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6 NeroNERO
AR Denarius (19mm, 3.43 g, 6h)
Rome mint. Struck ~65-66 AD

O: Laureate head right

R: Salus seated left on throne, holding patera.

RIC I 60; RSC 314. aVF

Ex-CNG Sale 35, Lot 737, 9/20/95

In AD 65-66 two new types appear on the coins of Nero, Jupiter Custos- “Guardian”, and Salus- “Well-Being” (of the emperor). Nero gave thanks for surviving the Pisonian Conspiracy, which got its name from G. Calpurnius Piso, a senator put forward as an alternative emperor by senior military officers and government officials who feared the increasingly erratic Nero. The plot was discovered, many prominent Romans were executed, and others, such as the philosopher Seneca, were forced to commit suicide. This delayed the emperor’s fate for a few years.

RI00431 commentsSosius

Diocletian, Billon tetradrachm, Alexandria, Year 2, AlexandriaObv:– A K L OVAL DIOKLHTIANOC CEB, Laureate, draped bust right
Rev:– None, Alexandria standing left, holding head of Serapis and sceptre
Minted in Alexandria (L-B). Year 2. A.D. 285-286
Reference:– Milne 4781. Emmett 4052

7.71g. 20.22 mm. 0 degreesmaridvnvm

(0270) AURELIAN & VABALATHUS270 - 275 AD
Struck 270/271 AD (year 2 of Aurelian, year 5 of Vabalathus)
AE Potin Tetradrachm 20 mm 8.57 g
O: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Aurelian right; L-B (B=year 2)
R: Laureate, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Vaballathus right; L-E (E=year 5)
Alexandria
Emmett 3914; Milne 4330
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(0283) CARINUS--ALEXANDRIA283 - 285 AD
BI POTIN TETRADRACHM 19 mm 6.70 g
O: A K M A KAPINOC CEB laureate and cuirassed bust right
R: L-B around Elpis standing left holding flower and hem of skirt
Alexandria, Roman Provincial Egypt
Emmett 4007
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001 - Philip II - AR Tetradrachm, Antioch, Syria - Frontal bust, armored; RARE Bust.Ancient Roman Empire

Philip II ( 244 - 249 AD ). Silver Tetradrachm, from Antioch, Syria.

( titles in Greek )
obv: Laureate bust facing left, rare cuirassed/armored portrait, seen from the front.
rev: Eagle facing left, wreath in beak, standing above city name over " S C ", wings open.
11.3 Grams, 28mm2 commentsrexesq

010 Anund JacobPenny of Anund Jacob, king of Sweden 1022-1050
Mint: Sigtuna
Moneyer: Thormoth
Lagerqvist 9
Malmer 14.310/1252, chain 204
O: ANVN D REX SI
R: DORMOD ON SIHTV

King Anund Jacob of Sweden was born as just Jacob to king Olof "Skötkonung" of Sweden and Queen Estrid , his parents had converted to Christianity prior to his birth and gave their son a Christian biblical name. Sweden was only just adopting Christianity at this time, and the name Jacob was not very recognizable or acceptable to the Swedes, so he was also named Anund, and is remembered to history by this name. He became a co-ruler with his father late in Olof's reign, and became king in 1022. Despite a long reign (1022-1050), Anund's history is poorly remembered.

He did produce coins, but the volume of coinage seemed to take a sharp decline after Olof's death, and would cease altogether at some point during Anund's reign. Coins of Olof are by no means common, but those in the name of Anund are very rare. Anund's coins take three main flavors-
1- Those in his name imitating Aethelred's long cross type
2- Those in his name imitating Cnut's pointed helmet type
3- Blundered coins that die link or stylistically link to the above two

There is the likelihood that much if not all of his coinage was produced in the first few years of his reign, and may have ceased by 1030. The coins were probably all produced at Sigtuna.

Anund is remembered to history as "Kolbränna" or "coal-burner". Sadly, this was not because he cooked a mean steak on the barbecue. Rather, it presumably is due to his tactic of burning down the houses of his enemies. Keep in mind that this was probably not just an act of property vandalism. If you've read "Njáls saga", an Icelandic saga, you might recall the climax of the story, when the protagonist's house is burned by his enemies with the family still inside. This was a raiding tactic familiar to the Nordic people. A force would besiege a house, or hall, or fort, where people lived and farmed, and set the building on fire. Women and young children were usually permitted to leave, but the men would not be allowed exit and die by fire. This is brutal medieval Viking era stuff. This is our Anund 🙂

Ex- Antykwariat Numizmatyczny Michal Niemczyk Auction 38 (lot 2878)St. George's Collection

02 - 01 - Philip II as Caesar (244 - 247 AD) AR Tetradrachm - Bare head, draped and cuirassed, seen from the FrontAncient Roman Empire
Philip II as Caesar (Prince) - Large Silver Tetradrachm
Struck in Antioch, Syria between 244 and 247 AD.

(titles in Greek)
obv: Bare head of Philip II facing right. Draped and cuirassed. Bust seen from the front.

rev: Eagle standing on Palm branch facing, wings open holding wreath in beak, head and tail facing left.
'S C' Below.

Weight: 13.03 Grams
Size: 26.3 mm* - *(at the narrowest part)
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with Photo Certificate of Authenticity signed by Author of "Guide to Biblical Coins" David Hendin.
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Seller photo. Great 'Frontal Bust' portrait and very large flan!4 commentsrexesq

02 - 01 - Philip II as Caesar (244 - 247 AD) AR Tetradrachm - Bare head, draped and cuirassed, seen from the Front.Philip II, Frontal Busts.

LEFT: Philip II as Caesar (244 - 247 AD) AR Tetradrachm of Antioch, Syria -
obv: Bare head, draped and cuirassed, seen from the Front. 13.03 Grams

RIGHT: Philip II Tetradrachm, (247 - 249 AD) Antioch, Syria. Regnal year: 3
obv: Laureate bust left, draped and cuirassed, seen from the Front. 10.59 Grams.
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02 - Philip I and Philip II Tetradrachmai - Frontal Busts Left.LEFT: Philip II, Antioch, Syria. Tetradrachm. Regnal year: 3
obv: Laureate bust left, draped and cuirassed, seen from front.
RIGHT: Philip I AR Tetradrachm of Antioch, Syria.
Dated Year 3
obv: Radiate, cuirassed bust left, seen from the front, breastplate decorated with a gorgoneion/medusa head.

*note: Photo is off-color, due to camera problems.
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02 Augustus RIC I 0359Augustus 27 B.C.-14 A.D. Moneyer L. Vinicius. Rome Mint. 16 B.C. (3.72g, 18.8m, 5h). Obv: Anepigraphic, bare head right. Rev: L Vinicivs in ex., Triumphal arch inscribed SPQR IMP CAE in two lines sur. by Quadriga bearing Augustus, r. holding laurel-branch, l. scepter; smaller arch on sides w archer on l. and slinger on r. RIC I 359 (R2). RSC 544.

This coin depicts Augustus’ triple arch, perhaps the first in Rome. Beginning as a double arch to commemorate his victory at Actium, the third arch was probably added to commemorate the return of the lost standards from Parthia. For a scarce type, this example is well centered and has good details on the reverse including complete legends.3 commentsLucas H

042 Lajos II. (Lodovicus II., Jagellion)., King of Hungary, (1516-1526 A.D.) AR Denar, H-846, CNH-2-308A, U-675a., P-258-01, L/B//--, 1521, Madonna and child, #01042 Lajos II. (Lodovicus II., Jagellion)., King of Hungary, (1516-1526 A.D.) AR Denar, H-846, CNH-2-308A, U-675a., P-258-01, L/B//--, 1521, Madonna and child, #01
avers: Hungarian shield, four-part shield with Hungarian arms (Árpádian (Hungarian) stripes, patriarchal cross, Dalmatian leopard heads, Bohemian lion). Polish eagle in the inner shield. The date (1521) above the shield between two flowers, and flower with five petals between two dots on each side, border of dots.
reverse: Crowned Madonna seated facing, holding infant Jesus in her right arm, mintmark (L-B) on each side; border of dots.
exergue, mint mark: L/B//--,
diameter: 15,5mm, weight: 0,49g, axis: 3h,
mint: Hungary, Buda,
date: 1521 A.D. (Pohl),
ref: Huszár-846, CNH-2-308A, Unger-675-a., Pohl-258-01,
"Moneta Nova" series.
Q-001
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042 Lajos II. (Lodovicus II., Jagellion)., King of Hungary, (1516-1526 A.D.) AR Denar, H-846, CNH-2-308A, U-675a., P-258-01, L/B//--, 1523, Madonna and child, #01042 Lajos II. (Lodovicus II., Jagellion)., King of Hungary, (1516-1526 A.D.) AR Denar, H-846, CNH-2-308A, U-675a., P-258-01, L/B//--, 1523, Madonna and child, #01
avers: Hungarian shield, four-part shield with Hungarian arms (Árpádian (Hungarian) stripes, patriarchal cross, Dalmatian leopard heads, Bohemian lion). Polish eagle in the inner shield. The date (1521) above the shield between two flowers, and flower with five petals between two dots on each side, border of dots.
reverse: Crowned Madonna seated facing, holding infant Jesus in her right arm, mintmark (L-B) on each side; border of dots.
exergue, mint mark: L/B//--,
diameter: 15,0-15,5mm, weight: 0,51g, axis: 3h,
mint: Hungary, Buda,
date: 1523 A.D. (Pohl),
ref: Huszár-846, CNH-2-308A, Unger-675-a., Pohl-258-01,
"Moneta Nova" series.
Q-001

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048 Clodius Albinus (193-196 A.D. Caesar, 195-196 A.D. Augustus ), Rome, RIC IV-I 001a, AR-Denarius, PROVID AVG COS, Providentia standing left, Rare! #1048 Clodius Albinus (193-196 A.D. Caesar, 195-196 A.D. Augustus ), Rome, RIC IV-I 001a, AR-Denarius, PROVID AVG COS, Providentia standing left, Rare! #1
avers: D CLODIVS AL BINVS (C)AES, Bare head right. (Legends error, "C" missed in CAES)
reverse: PROVID AVG COS, Providentia standing left, holding wand over globe and scepter.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 17,0-18,4mm, weight: 2,79g, axis: 0h ,
mint: Rome, date: 193 A.D.,
ref: RIC IV-I 1a, p-44, C-58, S,
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048 Clodius Albinus (193-196 A.D. Caesar, 195-196 A.D. Augustus ), Rome, RIC IV-I 011a, AR-Denarius, ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated left, Rare! #1048 Clodius Albinus (193-196 A.D. Caesar, 195-196 A.D. Augustus ), Rome, RIC IV-I 011a, AR-Denarius, ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated left, Rare! #1
avers: D CL SEPT AL BIN CAES, Bare head right.
reverse: ROMAE AE T ERNAE, Roma seated left on shield, holding Palladium and spear.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 16,5-17mm, weight: 2,68g, axis: 5 h ,
mint: Rome, date: 193 A.D.,
ref: RIC IV-I 11a, p-45, RSC 61, BMC 43, Sear 6146,
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059a Severus Alexander. AR denariusobv: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG laur. drp. bust r.
rev: VOTIS VICEN NAL-BVS (missing I ) 10th year of reignhill132

061 Ferenc József I. (Franz Joseph I.), King of Hungary, (1848-1916 AD A.D.), H 2170, U 1480a, 1868 K-B, AE-4 Kreuzer #01061 Ferenc József I. (Franz Joseph I.), King of Hungary, (1848-1916 AD A.D.), H 2170, U 1480a, 1868 K-B, AE-4 Kreuzer #01
avers: MAGYAR KIRÁLYI VÁLTÓ PÉNZ, Two angels holding the Holy Crown over Hungarian shield, laurel-branches crossed below, border of dots.
reverse: 4/1868/K•B•, in oak-wreath, border of dots.
diameter: 27,0mm, weight: 13,49g, axis: 0h,
mint: Hungary, mint mark: K•B•, Körmöcbánya, (Kremnitz, today Slovakia: Kremnica),
date: 1868 A.D., ref: Unger-3 1480a/1868, Huszar 2170/1868,
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070 Balbinus (238 A.D.), RIC IV-II 010, AR-Antoninianus, Rome, CONCORDIA AVG G,070 Balbinus (238 A.D.), RIC IV-II 010, AR-Antoninianus, Rome, CONCORDIA AVG G,
avers: IMP-CAES-D-CAEL-BALBINVS-AVG, Radiate, draped bust right.
revers: CONCORDIA-AVG-G, Hands, in handshake.
exerg: , diameter: 23mm, weight: 3,82g, axis: h,
mint: Rome, date: 238 A.D., ref: RIC IV-II 10, C-3,
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071a02. CarinusAE Tetradrachm of Alexandria. Year 2 = 284 AD. Obv: A K M A KAΡINOC CEB, laureate cuirassed bust right. Rev: L-B, Elpis standing left holding flower and hem of skirt. Milne 4701-3, BMC 2454.
A FORUM coin.lawrence c

0749 var. THRACE. Philippopolis Hadrian, Apollo Reference.
RPC III, 749/4 var.

Obv. ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СΕΒΑСΤΟС
Bare-headed and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, r. with paludamentum seen from rear

Rev. ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ
Apollo standing l., naked but a drapery on his r. shoulder, holding patera in his right hand and an laurel-branche in his l. hand

9.36 gr
24 mm
6h

Note.
Harlan J. Berk
This variant with Apollo holding a branch rather than two arrows in his lowered left hand is not in RPC, though Vabanov 629-30 reports such a reverse type combined with two different (laureate) bust types, citing Mouchmov's monograph on the ancient coins of Philippopolis, nos. 16 and 171 commentsokidoki

0aa Caius MariusC. Fundanius, moneyer
101-91 BC

Denarius

Helmeted head of Roma right, control-mark C behind

"Triumphator" (Marius) in quadriga right, holding laurel-branch and staff; a rider sits on near horse, holding laurel-branch, Q above, C FVNDAN in exergue

The reverse shows Marius as triumphator in the quadriga. He holds sceptre and laurel branch. On one of the horses rides his son. The children of the triumphator were - according to tradition - allowed to share the triumph of their father. The Q above refers to the office as quaestor the mintmaster held while minting these coins. FORVM Ancient Coins says of a similar piece, "The reverse refers to Marius triumph after victories over the Cimbri and Teutones. The rider on the near horse is Marius's son, at that time eight years old." Andrew McCabe comments, "The Triumphator on the Fundania denarius is usually taken to be Marius, with his young son on horseback. This would make it the first Roman coin to explicitly portray a living Roman politician. "

Seaby Fundania 1

Marius rose from common origins to become the First Man in Rome. Plutarch in his Life writes: There is a likeness of Marius in stone at Ravenna, in Gaul, which I myself saw quite corresponding with that roughness of character that is ascribed to him. Being naturally valiant and warlike, and more acquainted also with the discipline of the camp than of the city, he could not moderate his passion when in authority. . . . He was born of parents altogether obscure and indigent, who supported themselves by their daily labour; his father of the same name with himself, his mother called Fulcinia. He had spent a considerable part of his life before he saw and tasted the pleasures of the city; having passed previously in Cirrhaeaton, a village of the territory of Arpinum, a life, compared with city delicacies, rude and unrefined, yet temperate, and conformable to the ancient Roman severity. He first served as a soldier in the war against the Celtiberians, when Scipio Africanus besieged Numantia; where he signalized himself to his general by courage far above his comrades, and particularly by his cheerfully complying with Scipio's reformation of his army, being almost ruined by pleasures and luxury. It is stated, too, that he encountered and vanquished an enemy in single combat, in his general's sight. In consequence of all this he had several honours conferred upon him; and once when at an entertainment a question arose about commanders, and one of the company (whether really desirous to know, or only in complaisance) asked Scipio where the Romans, after him, should obtain such another general, Scipio, gently clapping Marius on the shoulder as he sat next him, replied, "Here, perhaps. . . ."

The consul Caecilius Metellus, being declared general in the war against Jugurtha in Africa took with him Marius for lieutenant; where, eager himself to do great deeds and services that would get him distinction, he did not, like others, consult Metellus's glory and the serving his interest, and attributing his honour of lieutenancy not to Metellus, but to fortune, which had presented him with a proper opportunity and theatre of great actions, he exerted his utmost courage. . . . Marius thus employed, and thus winning the affections of the soldiers, before long filled both Africa and Rome with his fame, and some, too, wrote home from the army that the war with Africa would never be brought to a conclusion unless they chose Caius Marius consul. . . .He was elected triumphantly, and at once proceeded to levy soldiers contrary both to law and custom, enlisting slaves and poor people; whereas former commanders never accepted of such, but bestowed arms, like other favours, as a matter of distinction, on persons who had the proper qualification, a man's property being thus a sort of security for his good behavior. . . .

[In Marius' fourth consulship,] The enemy dividing themselves into two parts, the Cimbri arranged to go against Catulus higher up through the country of the Norici, and to force that passage; the Teutones and Ambrones to march against Marius by the seaside through Liguria. . . . The Romans, pursuing them, slew and took prisoners above one hundred thousand, and possessing themselves of their spoil, tents, and carriages, voted all that was not purloined to Marius's share, which, though so magnificent a present, yet was generally thought less than his conduct deserved in so great a danger. . . . After the battle, Marius chose out from amongst the barbarians' spoils and arms those that were whole and handsome, and that would make the greatest show in his triumph; the rest he heaped upon a large pile, and offered a very splendid sacrifice. Whilst the army stood round about with their arms and garlands, himself attired (as the fashion is on such occasions) in the purple-bordered robe, and taking a lighted torch, and with both hands lifting it up towards heaven, he was then going to put it to the pile, when some friends were espied with all haste coming towards him on horseback. Upon which every one remained in silence and expectation. They, upon their coming up, leapt off and saluted Marius, bringing him the news of his fifth consulship, and delivered him letters to that effect. This gave the addition of no small joy to the solemnity; and while the soldiers clashed their arms and shouted, the officers again crowned Marius with a laurel wreath, and he thus set fire to the pile, and finished his sacrifice. Blindado

10. Elagabalus.Denarius, 218 - 219 AD, Rome mint.
Obverse: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG / Laureate bust of Elagabalus.
Reverse: SALVS . ANTONINI . AVG / Salus standing, feeding snake held in her arms.
2.96 gm., 19 mm
RIC #140.

At this time in Roman history, people were already looking back to the reigns of Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius as a Golden Age. Later emperors wanted to be associated with them, and to that end Septimius Severus adopted himself into the Antonine Dynasty. His son Caracalla assumed the name Antoninus as his official name, as did Elagabalus. The reverse of this coin pictures Salus, the goddess of good health and well-being. The legend expresses the wish, roughly translated, "Long live the Antonine Emperors."1 commentsCallimachus

102. TrajanTrajan

Hadrian saw to it that Trajan received all customary honors: the late emperor was declared a divus, his victories were commemorated in a great triumph, and his ashes were placed in the base of his column. Trajan's reputation remained unimpaired, in spite of the ultimate failure of his last campaigns. Early in his principate, he had unofficially been honored with the title optimus, "the best," which long described him even before it became, in 114, part of his official titulature. His correspondence with Pliny enables posterity to gain an intimate sense of the emperor in action. His concern for justice and the well-being of his subjects is underscored by his comment to Pliny, when faced with the question of the Christians, that they were not to be sought out, "nor is it appropriate to our age."

Denarius. IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM, laureate head right / P M TR P COS II P P, Vesta seated left, veiled, holding patera & torch. RSC 203. 1 commentsecoli

104a15. Theodosius IAe3. AD 384-387. DN THEODO-SIVS PF AVG, pearl diademed bust right, draped and cuirassed / GLORIA RO MANORVM, Emperor standing right with head turned left, holding hair of bound and kneeling captive and banner with Chi-Rho on it. Mintmark Symbol-BSISC. 18mm, 2.13 g. RIC38b.lawrence c

104p Claudius-II. Gothicus (268-270 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, Bi-Tetradrachm, G-3027, D-5415, L/B//--, Eagle standing right, #1104p Claudius-II. Gothicus (268-270 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, Bi-Tetradrachm, G-3027, D-5415, L/B//--, Eagle standing right, #1
avers: AVT K KΛAVΔIOC CEB, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
reverse: Eagle standing right, head left with wreath in its beak, L-B across the field,
exergue: L/B//--, diameter: 21-22mm, weight: 11,21g, axes: 11 h,
mint: Alexandria, date: 269-270 A.D., Year 2. L-B., ref: Geissen- 3027, Dattari-5415, Kapmann-Ganschow-104.17-p-328,
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104p Claudius-II. Gothicus (268-270 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, Bi-Tetradrachm, G-3028, D-5417, L/B//--, Eagle standing left, #1104p Claudius-II. Gothicus (268-270 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, Bi-Tetradrachm, G-3028, D-5417, L/B//--, Eagle standing left, #1
avers: AVT K KΛAVΔIOC CEB, Laureate and cuirassed bust right.
reverse: Eagle standing left, head right with wreath in its beak, L-B across the field,
exergue: L/B//--, diameter: 21-21,5mm, weight: 9,02g, axes: 0 h,
mint: Alexandria, date: 269-270 A.D., Year 2. L-B., ref: Geissen- 3028, Dattari-5418, Kapmann-Ganschow-104.16-p-328, Milne 4248, Curtis 1683, BMC-Alexandria 2333,
Q-001quadrans

112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, Bi-Tetradrachm, Emmet 3979-B, LB/-//--, Dikaiosyne/Aequitas standing left, #1112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, Bi-Tetradrachm, Emmet 3979-B, LB/-//--, Dikaiosyne/Aequitas standing left, #1
avers: A K M AVP ΠPOBOC CЄB, Laureated, cuirassed bust right.
reverse: Dikaiosyne/Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopia, LB left at foot.
exergue: LB/-//--, diameter: 19mm, weight: 8,51g, axes: 11h,
mint: Egypt, Alexandria, date: 276-277 A.D., LB Year 2.,
ref:
Emmet 3979-B,
Milne 4522,
Geissen 3127,
Dattari-5527,
Kampmann-Ganschow-112.7, p338,
Q-001quadrans

112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, Bi-Tetradrachm, Emmet 3983-B, L/B//--, Eagle right, head left, #1112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, Bi-Tetradrachm, Emmet 3983-B, L/B//--, Eagle right, head left, #1
avers: A K M AVP ΠPOBOC CЄB, Laureated, cuirassed bust right.
reverse: Eagle standing right, head turned left, holding the wreath in beak. L-B, across the field.
exergue: L/B//--, diameter: 20,0-22,0mm, weight: 8,29g, axes: 0h,
mint: Egypt, Alexandria, date: 276-277 A.D., L-B Year 2.,
ref:
Emmet 3983-B,
Milne 4539,
Geissen 3125,
Dattari 5549,
Kampmann-Ganschow 112.06, p338,
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, Bi-Tetradrachm, Emmet 3983-B, L/B//--, Eagle right, head left, #2112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, Bi-Tetradrachm, Emmet 3983-B, L/B//--, Eagle right, head left, #2
avers: A K M AVP ΠPOBOC CЄB, Laureated, cuirassed bust right.
reverse: Eagle standing right, head turned left, holding wreath in beak. L-B, across the field.
exergue: L/B//--, diameter: 20,0-21,0mm, weight: 8,03g, axes: 11h,
mint: Egypt, Alexandria, date: 276-277 A.D., L-B Year 2.,
ref:
Emmet 3983-B,
Milne 4539,
Geissen 3125,
Dattari 5549,
Kampmann-Ganschow 112.06, p338,
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, Bi-Tetradrachm, Emmet 3984-B, L/B//--, Eagle left, head right, #1112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, Bi-Tetradrachm, Emmet 3984-B, L/B//--, Eagle left, head right, #1
avers: A K M AVP ΠPOBOC CЄB, Laureated, cuirassed bust right.
reverse: Eagle left, head right, his beak wreath, L-B, across the field.
exergue: L/B//--, diameter: 18,5-20,3mm, weight: 6,91g, axes: 11h,
mint: Egypt, Alexandria, date: 276-277 A.D., L-B Year 2.,
ref:
Emmet 3984-B,
Milne 4546,
Geissen 3126,
Dattari 5552,
Kampmann-Ganschow 112.5,
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, Bi-Tetradrachm, Emmet 3987-B, LB/-//--, Elpis advancing left, #1112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, Bi-Tetradrachm, Emmet 3987-B, LB/-//--, Elpis advancing left, #1
avers: A K M AVP ΠPOBOC CЄB, Laureated, cuirassed bust right.
reverse: Elpis advancing left, holding flower and lifting fold of dress, LB in the left field.
exergue: LB/-//--, diameter: 19,5mm, weight: 7,11g, axes: 0h,
mint: Egypt, Alexandria, date: 276-277 A.D., LB Year 2.,
ref:
Emmet 3987-B,
Milne 4531,
Geissen 3128,
Dattari 5533,
Kampmann-Ganschow 112.8,
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119p Diocletianus (284-305 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, Bi-Tetradrachm, Emmett 4025-B, L/B//--, Alexandria standing left, #1119p Diocletianus (284-305 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, Bi-Tetradrachm, Emmett 4025-B, L/B//--, Alexandria standing left, #1
avers: A K Γ OYAΛ ΔIOKΛHTIANOC CЄB, Laureate, and cuirassed bust right.
reverse: Alexandria standing left holding the head of Serapis and long scepter. L-B across the field (year 2).
exergue: L/B//--, diameter: 18,5-19,5mm, weight:6,89g, axes:0h,
mint: Egypt, Alexandria, date: L-B year-2, 285-286 A.D.,
ref:
Emmett 4025-B,
Milne 4781,
Geissen 3210,
Dattari 5622-23,
Kampmann-Ganschow 119.13,
Q-001quadrans

119p Diocletianus (284-305 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, Bi-Tetradrachm, Emmett 4033-B, L/B//--, Dikaiosyne (Aequitas) standing left, #1119p Diocletianus (284-305 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, Bi-Tetradrachm, Emmett 4033-B, L/B//--, Dikaiosyne (Aequitas) standing left, #1
avers: A K Γ OYAΛ ΔIOKΛHTIANOC CЄB, Laureate, and cuirassed bust right.
reverse: Dikaiosyne (Aequitas) standing left, holding scales and cornucopia. L-B across the field (year 2).
exergue: L/B//--, diameter: 19,5mm, weight:7,03g, axes:0h,
mint: Egypt, Alexandria, date: L-B year-2, 285-286 A.D.,
ref:
Emmett 4033-B,
Milne 4769,
Geissen-3212-13,
Dattari -,
Kampmann-Ganschow 119.16,
Q-001quadrans

119p Diocletianus (284-305 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, Bi-Tetradrachm, Emmett 4033-B, L/B//--, Dikaiosyne (Aequitas) standing left, #2119p Diocletianus (284-305 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, Bi-Tetradrachm, Emmett 4033-B, L/B//--, Dikaiosyne (Aequitas) standing left, #2
avers: A K Γ OYAΛ ΔIOKΛHTIANOC CЄB, Laureate, and cuirassed bust right.
reverse: Dikaiosyne (Aequitas) standing left, holding scales and cornucopia. L-B across the field (year 2).
exergue: L/B//--, diameter: 19,5mm, weight:7,10g, axes:0h,
mint: Egypt, Alexandria, date: L-B year-2, 285-286 A.D.,
ref:
Emmett 4033-B,
Milne 4769,
Geissen-3212-13,
Dattari -,
Kampmann-Ganschow 119.16,
Q-002quadrans

119p Diocletianus (284-305 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, Bi-Tetradrachm, Emmett 4045-B, L/B//--, Eirene standing left, #1119p Diocletianus (284-305 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, Bi-Tetradrachm, Emmett 4045-B, L/B//--, Eirene standing left, #1
avers: A K Γ OYAΛ ΔIOKΛHTIANOC CЄB, Laureate, cuirassed bust right.
reverse: Eirene standing left, wearing long chiton and peplos, holding an olive branch and transverse scepter, L-B across the field (year 2).
exergue: L/B//--, diameter: 20,0-20,5mm, weight:7,42g, axes:11 h,
mint: Egypt, Alexandria, date: L-B year-2, 285-286 A.D.,
ref:
Emmett 4045-B,
Milne 4774,
Geissen 3217,
Dattari 5654-55,
Kampmann-Ganschow 119.18,
Q-001quadrans

120p Maximianus Herculeus (285-286 Caesar, 286-305, 307-308 & 310 A.D. Augustus), Egypt, Alexandria, Bi-Tetradrachm, Emmet 4114-B, L/*B//--, Elpis standing left, #1120p Maximianus Herculeus (285-286 Caesar, 286-305, 307-308 & 310 A.D. Augustus), Egypt, Alexandria, Bi-Tetradrachm, Emmet 4114-B, L/*B//--, Elpis standing left, #1
avers: A K M OVA MAΞIMIANOC CЄB, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
reverse: Elpis standing left, flower upward in right hand, hitching skirt with left, star at upper right, L-B across the fields.
exergue: L/*B//--, diameter: 18,2-19,5mm, weight: 7,39g, axis: 0h,
mint: Egypt, Alexandria, date:285-286 A.D., L-B Year 2.,
ref:
Emmet 4114-B,
Milne 4814,
Geissen 3286,
Dattari 5875,
Kampmann-Ganschow 120.17,
Q-001quadrans

120p Maximianus Herculeus (285-286 Caesar, 286-305, 307-308 & 310 A.D. Augustus), Egypt, Alexandria, Bi-Tetradrachm, Emmet 4114-B, L/B//--, Elpis standing left, #1120p Maximianus Herculeus (285-286 Caesar, 286-305, 307-308 & 310 A.D. Augustus), Egypt, Alexandria, Bi-Tetradrachm, Emmet 4114-B, L/B//--, Elpis standing left, #1
avers: A K M A OVA MAΞIMIANOC CЄB, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
reverse: Elpis standing left, flower upward in right hand, hitching skirt with left, L-B across the fields.
exergue: L/B//--, diameter: 18,0-19,0mm, weight: 8,22g, axis: 0h,
mint: Egypt, Alexandria, date:285-286 A.D., L-B Year 2.,
ref:
Emmet 4114-B,
Milne 4814,
Geissen 3285,
Dattari 5873-5874,
Kampmann-Ganschow 120.16,
Q-001quadrans

121p Constantius I. Chlorus (293-305 A.D. Caesar, 305-306 A.D. Augustus), Alexandria, G-3349, D-6050-6055, Bi-Tetradrachm, Elpis standing left, L-B across the field,121p Constantius I. Chlorus (293-305 A.D. Caesar, 305-306 A.D. Augustus), Alexandria, G-3349, D-6050-6055, Bi-Tetradrachm, Elpis standing left, L-B across the field,
avers:- ΦΛ Α ΚωCTANTIOC K, Laureate, cuirassed bust right.
revers:- Elpis standing left holding flower and hem of skirt, Δ in exergo, L-B across the field.
exerg: L/B//Δ, diameter: 21mm, weight: 9,5g, axes: 0 h,
mint: Alexandria, date: 293-294 A.D., Year 2. L-B., ref: Geissen- 3349, Dattari-6050-6055, Kapmann-Ganschow-121.14-p-358,
Q-001quadrans

125 - Aurelian Ant. - RIC 064 Bust Type F (E/XXIR)Obv:– IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, Radiated and cuirassed bust right
Rev:– ORIENS AVG, Sol walking right, holding a laurel-branch and a bow, and treading down an enemy.
Minted in Rome (E in left field, XXIR in exe)
Reference:– RIC 64 Bust Type Fmaridvnvm

1285 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 129-30 AD Galley leftReference
RIC II, 706; Strack 837; C. 657; Banti 337; RIC 1285

Bust A1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head

Rev. FELICITATI AVG COS III P P S C in field
Galley moving left with stearman and five rowers; vexillum on prow.

23.61 gr
31 mm
12h

Ex.
Stack's Bowers Galleries January 2013 N.Y.I.N.C. lot 5210

Note.
An acrostolium is an ornamental extension of the stem post on the prow of an ancient warship. Often used as a symbol of victory or of power at sea. (numiswiki)
1st-4th Century AD:
The Ship in Imperial Rome

Realizing its importance, Augustus established the Roman navy along lines similar to that of the legions. In addition to a number of key harbors, from which ships could be deployed, he stationed several fleets (Latin classes) in key areas throughout the empire. Among these, the classis Britannica patrolled the channel between Gaul and Britannia, protecting the shipping lanes. Its strategic regional importance is commemorated in the coinage of several of the period usurpers from the area. M. Aurelius Postumus was the first to do so (lots 676-679). His bronze ship issues carry the legend LAETITIA AVG, emphasizing the source of imperial well-being resides in a strong navy. The usurper M. Aurelius Carausius, commander of the classis Britannica under Diocletian, struck coins commemorating, in part, his control of that fleet and its abilities in keeping the sea lanes open (lot 680). His short-lived successor, Allectus, continued the type (lots 681-684).

One important function of the navy was the transportation of the imperial family on state visits. From the time of Augustus, vessels were dispatched to carry the emperor between the capital and the provinces. One such instance is commemorated in a rare bronze as, struck at Patrae in AD 66/7 (lot 609). The reverse depicts the quinquereme used to carry Nero on his infamous tour of Greece. Hadrian’s extensive travels were recorded with a wide variety of ship types struck at Rome (lots 610-622), and in the East (lot 623). An inscription from Ephesus (Syll. III 3241), records that a local captain, L. Erastus, used his ship to transport the emperor while he was in that area. A coin struck at Alexandria (lot 624) is of particular importance for, in the same year as the coin was struck Antinoüs drowned as the imperial party was sailing up the Nile. Hadrian’s successors continued to travel, now to shore up border conflicts or prepare for one of the periodic wars with Persia (lots 625-627; 631-675). By the middle of the third century AD local issues, rather than those minted at the imperial capital, recorded these events, a sign that the center of power was drifting away from Rome itself.

Warships were not the exclusive vessel of the Roman navy. Providing the empire with an uninterrupted supply of grain, as well as other necessary supplies, necessitated the construction of ship for such a purpose. Unlike the warship, which required speed and strength for ramming, the merchantman (Greek nau~ stroggulh; Latin navis oneraria) was of broader beam. Many of these vessels, like the ponto or more common actuaria resembled the shape of a trireme and could be powered by both oars and sails. Since ships of this type were used to transport vital commodities such as wine and grain, they, like the large ponto, are often those shown on coins from the Black Sea (lots 655 and 664-666). The great Roman merchantman, or corbita, often seen in part on imperial issues commemorating the annona, is more familiar (lots 607-608). Powered by two large sails, it featured a rear cabin in the shape of a swan and was the true workhorse of Roman merchant vessels; its type continued well into the Byzantine period.3 commentsokidoki

132 - Probus - RIC 088 - Bust Type CObv:– IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
Rev:– MARTI VICTORI AVG, Mars standing left, holding laurel-branch and spear, shield behind.
Minted in Lugdunum (//II) Emission 7 Officina 2. Summer A.D. 281
Reference:– Bastien 317 (5 examples cited). RIC 88 Bust type C.

4.14 gms maridvnvm

132 - Probus - RIC 089 - Bust Type F (Lugdunum) (II)Obv:– IMP C PROBVS • P • F • AVG, Radiate cuirassed bust right
Rev:– MARTI VICTORI AVG, Mars standing left, holding laurel-branch and spear; to left behind him, shield
Minted in Lugdunum (II in exe) Emission 7, Officina 2. Summer A.D. 281
Reference:– Bastien 320 (5 examples cited). RIC 89 Bust type F

3.72 gmsmaridvnvm

1794 AE Halfpenny, Emsworth, Hampshire.Obverse: EARL HOWE & THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE. "Youthful" bust of Earl Howe, wearing tricorn hat and with hair in long pigtail tied with a ribbon, facing left.
Reverse: RULE BRITANNIA. Britannia facing left, seated on globe, her right hand holding spear, her left arm holding laurel-branch and resting on shield at her side; in exergue, 1794.
Edge: “PAYABLE AT LONDON LIVERPOOL OR BRISTOL •.
Diameter: 29mm.
Dalton & Hamer: 13

During the 18th and 19th centuries Emsworth was a busy little port, known for shipbuilding, boat building and rope making. Grain from the area was ground into flour by tidal mills at Emsworth and the flour was then transported by ship to places like London and Portsmouth. Timber from the area was also exported from Emsworth in the 18th and 19th centuries.

This token was probably issued by John Stride, a grocer and tea dealer with a business in Emsworth, and the dies were likely engraved by Thomas Wyon. The token was probably manufactured by Peter Kempson at his mint in Birmingham.
These 18th century tokens are often generically referred to as “Conder” tokens, the name originating from James Conder, a linen draper from Tavern Street in Ipswich. Conder was an ardent collector of tokens and the author of the standard work on the subject until it was superseded by that of Atkins in 1892.

Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe, Knight of the Garter and Admiral of the Fleet was born on 8th March, 1726. He was a British naval officer notable in particular for his service during the American War of Independence and the French Revolutionary Wars. He died on the 5th of August, 1799.

The Glorious First of June, 1794 was the first and largest fleet action of the naval conflict between Britain and the French during the French Revolutionary Wars. The British, under Admiral Lord Howe, attempted to prevent the passage of a vital grain convoy from the United States, which was protected by the French fleet commanded by Vice-Admiral Louis Thomas Villaret de Joyeuse. The two forces clashed in the Atlantic Ocean, some 400 nautical miles west of the French island of Ushant, on the first of June 1794. During the battle both fleets were so severely damaged that both Howe and Villaret were compelled to return to their home ports. Both sides claimed victory and the outcome of the battle was seized upon by the press of both nations as a demonstration of the prowess and bravery of their respective navies.*Alex

1794 Undated AE Halfpenny Token. Bath, Somerset.Obverse: IOHN HOWARD F•R•S• HALFPENNY•. Bust of John Howard facing left.
Reverse: REMEMBER THE DEBTORS IN GOAL (sic) âœ¤. A female figure, the personification of Benevolence, seated facing left, a variety of vessels at her feet and beside her. She is holding a laurel-branch in her left arm and pointing towards a building with a barred window (Ilchester Prison) directing the small figure of a cherub or a child carrying a key to open the prison doors. "GO FORTH" in small letters emanating amid rays from the sky above the small figure.
Edge: PAYABLE AT LONDON OR DUBLIN • + • + • +.
Diameter 29mm | Die Axis 6
Dalton & Hamer: 36d

Thomas Wyon engraved the dies for this token and it was manufactured by William Lutwyche at his works in Birmingham. Lutwyche, besides being a major supplier of genuine tokens, is also known to have made large amounts of spurious coin.

This token was struck in the name of John Howard, who was an expert in prisons and published the book "The State of the Prisons in England & Wales" in 1777, but he did not issue it. The token was issued by William Gye, born in 1750, who worked in his father’s printing works at 4 Westgate Buildings, Bath, before opening an establishment at 13 Market Place. He was an active and successful printer and bookseller, and sometime publisher of the “Bath Courant”, he was highly respected for his attempts to improve the conditions of the city’s poor. His greatest philanthropic endeavours were connected with the relief of the prisoners in the county gaol at Ilchester, which he visited every week with food, clothing and money. He issued trade tokens, and when they were redeemed in his shop, it was his custom to point out the inscription on them (“Remember the debtors”) in order to elicit donations. He died of an apoplectic fit in 1802, and was remembered for his ‘strict integrity and unblemished reputation’. His wife Mary, whom he had married in 1774, inherited his printing and stationery business. Mary managed the business herself before it was passed on to the couple's third son, Henry.*Alex

1795 AE Halfpenny Token. Petersfield, Hampshire.Obverse: PETERSFIELD. Mounted dragoon presenting sword, on horse trotting to left.
Reverse: RULE BRITANNIA. Britannia facing left, seated on globe, her right hand holding spear, her left arm holding laurel-branch and resting on shield at her side; in exergue, 1795.
Edge: PAYABLE IN LONDON, the rest engrailed.
Diameter: 28mm
Dalton & Hamer: 49
RARE

This halfpenny token is one of a series of mules manufactured by Peter Kempson at his works in Birmingham. In the 18th century, token manufacturers often used their dies to their own advantage by striking “mules”, solely with the object of creating rare varieties which were sold to the collectors of the day.

Petersfield is a market town situated on the northern slopes of the South Downs, 17 miles north of Portsmouth, in Hampshire, England. The town is on the crossroads of well-used north–south and east–west routes and it grew in prosperity due to its position as a coach stop as well as it's local sheep farming, and cottage industries of leather and cloth.
The town was founded during the 12th century by William Fitz Robert, 2nd Earl of Gloucester, and confirmed by charter in 1198 by John, Count of Mortain, the later King John.*Alex

1795 AE Halfpenny, Brunswick, Middlesex.Obverse: PAYABLE AT J.KILVINGTONS. Laureate head facing left.
Reverse: BRUNSWICK HALFPENNY • . Britannia facing left, seated on globe, her right hand holding spear, her left arm holding laurel-branch and resting on shield at her side; in exergue, 1795.
Edge: Centre-grained.
Diameter: 29mm
Dalton & Hamer: 346

The dies for this token were engraved by Thomas Wyon and it was manufactured by Peter Kempson at his mint in Birmingham.

The token was issued by John Kilvington, a grocer and tea dealer at No. 153 Drury Lane, London.

The identity of the bust on the obverse of this token is uncertain, but it may represent a member of the Royal family, even George III himself since the Duke of Brunswick was among his titles. *Alex

1795 AE Halfpenny, Cambridgeshire County.Obverse: INDUSTRY HAS IT’S SURE REWARD. Thirty-four bees swarming around a beehive set on a table.
Reverse: RULE BRITANNIA. Britannia facing left, seated on globe, her right hand holding spear, her left arm holding laurel-branch and resting on shield at her side; in exergue, 1795.
Edge: “BERSHAM BRADLEY WILLEY SNEDSHILL".
Diameter: 29mm
Dalton & Hamer: 14
SCARCE

The diesinker for this token was Thomas Wyon and it was manufactured by Peter Kempson at his works in Birmingham.

The edge inscription is a list of the four places where this token could be redeemed
Bersham was a small village now in the suburbs of the county borough of Wrexham. The village holds special importance for economic historians because it was one of the cradles of the Industrial Revolution. This is the place where British iron making began in 1670, where smelting iron ore with coke began in 1721, and where John Wilkinson, a pioneer of the Industrial Revolution, set up shop in 1761. For many years the area was one of the most important iron manufacturing centres in the world. The Bersham Ironworks Museum tells the story of the man who, among other things, bored cannon for the American War of Independence and cylinders for James Watt's revolutionary steam engine.
Bradley was a small hamlet in rural Shropshire, England. It was one of the old townships of Much Wenlock parish, where it was treated as a single township with the neighbouring township of Wyke (having a total of eight taxpayers in 1524). From the late 18th century the small settlement was eclipsed by new cottages built at Farley to the south-west.
Willey was a small parish on the edge of the east Shropshire coalfield, east of Much Wenlock. At various times coal and ironstone were mined and iron was smelted and worked on streams bordering the parish, but the industrial activity was not on a scale that altered the parish's essentially rural character. In the mid 19th century Willey was said to be a 'simple, prosperous village, almost feudal in its customs'.
Snedshill was situated on the Shropshire coalfield which developed rapidly during the second half of the 18th century when mining and ironmaking were established. In 1780 John Wilkinson built two new blast furnaces at Snedshill. The ironworks were brought into the Lilleshall Co in 1807. It closed in 1830, but soon reopened as a forge to make wrought iron. In 1855 a new Snedhill Bar Iron Co was founded and the firm rapidly became established as one of the country's leading wrought iron makers.1 comments*Alex

1795 AE Halfpenny, Emsworth or Portsmouth, Hampshire.Obverse: EARL HOWE & THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE. "Elderly" bust of Earl Howe, wearing tricorn hat and with hair tied with a ribbon at back, facing left.
Reverse: RULE BRITANNIA. Britannia facing left, seated on globe, her right hand holding spear, her left arm holding laurel-branch and resting on shield at her side; in exergue, 1795.
Edge: “PAYABLE IN LONDON” the remainder engrailed.
Diameter: 29mm.
Dalton & Hamer: 23b

This token was probably issued by John Stride, a grocer and tea dealer with a business in Emsworth, and the dies were likely engraved by Thomas Wyon. The token was probably manufactured by Peter Kempson at his mint in Birmingham.
These 18th century tokens are often generically referred to as “Conder” tokens, the name originating from James Conder, a linen draper from Tavern Street in Ipswich. Conder was an ardent collector of tokens and the author of the standard work on the subject until it was superseded by that of Atkins in 1892.

Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe, Knight of the Garter and Admiral of the Fleet was born on 8th March, 1726. He was a British naval officer notable in particular for his service during the American War of Independence and the French Revolutionary Wars. He died on the 5th of August, 1799.

The Glorious First of June, 1794 was the first and largest fleet action of the naval conflict between Britain and the French during the French Revolutionary Wars. The British, under Admiral Lord Howe, attempted to prevent the passage of a vital grain convoy from the United States, which was protected by the French fleet commanded by Vice-Admiral Louis Thomas Villaret de Joyeuse. The two forces clashed in the Atlantic Ocean, some 400 nautical miles west of the French island of Ushant, on the first of June 1794. During the battle, Howe defied naval convention by ordering his fleet to turn towards the French and for each of his vessels to rake and engage their immediate opponent. This unexpected order was not understood by all of his captains, and as a result his attack, though successful, was more piecemeal than he intended. In the course of the battle the two fleets were so severely damaged that both Howe and Villaret were compelled to return to their home ports.
Both sides claimed victory and the outcome of the battle was seized upon by the press of both countries as a demonstration of the prowess and bravery of their respective navies. France because, despite losing seven of his ships, Villaret had successfully bought enough time for the grain convoy to reach safety unimpeded by Howe's fleet and Britain because, since the French were forced to withdraw their battle-fleet to port, they were left free to conduct a campaign of blockade for the remainder of the war.*Alex

1795 AE Halfpenny, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, ScotlandObverse: NUNQUAM ARESCERE. River God reclining facing right, right arm resting on an urn, inscribed CLYDE, from which water flows, left hand holding oar inscribed with St Andrew's cross; in exergue, MDCCXCI (1791).
Reverse: RULE BRITANNIA. Britannia facing left, seated on globe, her right hand holding spear, her left arm holding laurel-branch and resting on shield at her side; in exergue, 1795.
Edge: PAYABLE IN LONDON, the rest engrailed.
Dalton & Hamer: 9
RARE

This is one of a series of mule halfpennies by Lutwyche. In the 18th century, token manufacturers often used their dies to their own advantage by striking “mules”, solely with the object of creating rare varieties which were sold to the collectors of the day.

The inscription NUNQUAM ARESCERE (Never dries) is taken from a passage in Ovid's Metamorphoses, "Naidas his venam, quae nunquam arescere posset, supposuisse ferunt" (They tell us that the Naiads converted them into a stream which never dries).*Alex

1795 AE Halfpenny, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.Obverse: LET GLASGOW FLOURISH. The arms of Glasgow; Shield containing tree with a bird and a bell in it's branches and a fish across it's trunk.
Reverse: RULE BRITANNIA. Britannia facing left, seated on globe, her right hand holding spear, her left arm holding laurel-branch and resting on shield at her side; in exergue, 1795.
Edge: Engrailed.
Striking flaw visible next to the “H” in FLOURISH
Diameter: 28mm | Weight: 7.3gms.
Dalton & Hamer: 6a

Manufactured by Matthew Boulton at his SOHO mint in Birmingham, the diesinker was probably Thomas Wyon.
Reputedly issued by Gilbert Shearer & Co. who were, according to Jones's Directory dated 1789, woollen drapers with a shop at No.19 Trongate, Glasgow.
*Alex

1795 AE Halfpenny, North Wales, Anglesey.Obverse: No legend. Druid's head wearing cowl facing left, surrounded by oak wreath; engraver's initial "W" (for Wyon) in raised letters at bottom of bust (see inset).
Reverse: RULE BRITANNIA. Britannia facing left, seated on globe, her right hand holding spear, her left arm holding laurel-branch and resting on shield at her side; in exergue, 1795.
Edge: PAYABLE IN LONDON, the rest engrailed.
Diameter: 29mm
Dalton & Hamer: 429
RARE

The diesinker for this token was Thomas Wyon and it was probably manufactured by Peter Kempson at his works in Birmingham.
The Druid's head was a feature of the Parys Mine in Anglesey, North Wales and was used on some of the earliest issues of 18th century Tokens.
This piece was issued for general circulation.
*Alex

1795 AE Halfpenny, Portsmouth, Hampshire.Obverse: IOHN HOWARD F.R.S. PHILANTHROPIST •. Bust of John Howard facing left.
Reverse: RULE BRITANNIA. Britannia facing left, seated on globe, her right hand holding spear, her left arm holding laurel-branch and resting on shield at her side; in exergue, 1795.
Edge: “CURRENT EVERY WHERE â™¦ â™¦ â™¦ â™¦”
Diameter: 29mm
Dalton & Hamer: 57b

The dies for this token were likely engraved by Thomas Wyon and it was probably manufactured by Peter Kempson at his mint in Birmingham.
The Fitzwilliam Museum regards Liverpool as an alternative possibility for the place of issue.
These 18th century tokens are often generically referred to as “Conder” tokens, the name originating from James Conder, a linen draper from Tavern Street in Ipswich. Conder was an ardent collector of tokens and the author of the standard work on the subject until it was superseded by that of Atkins in 1892.

John Howard was born in Lower Clapton, London the son of a wealthy upholsterer. After the death of his father in 1742, he received a sizeable inheritance. Since he was wealthy and had no true vocation, in 1748 Howard left England and began to travel. However, while in Hanover he was captured by French privateers and imprisoned. It was this experience that made him consider the conditions in which prisoners were held.
In 1758 Howard returned to England and settled in Cardington, Bedfordshire. As a landowner he was philanthropic and enlightened, ensuring that his estate housing was of good standard and that the poor houses under his management were well run.
In 1773 he became High Sheriff of Bedfordshire. On his appointment he began a tour of English prisons which led to two Acts of Parliament in 1774, making gaolers salaried officers and setting standards of cleanliness.
In April 1777, Howard's sister died leaving him £15,000 and her house. He used this inheritance and the revenue from the sale of her house to further his work on prisons. In 1778 he was examined by the House of Commons, who were this time inquiring into prison ships, or “hulks”. Two days after giving evidence, he was again travelling Europe, beginning in the Dutch Republic.
His final journey took him into Eastern Europe and Russia. Whilst at Kherson, in what is now Ukraine, Howard contracted typhus on a prison visit and died. He was buried on the shores of the Black Sea in a walled field at Dophinovka (Stepanovka), Ukraine. Despite requesting a quiet funeral without pomp and ceremony, the event was elaborate and attended by the Prince of Moldovia.
Howard became the first civilian to be honoured with a statue in St Paul's Cathedral, London. A statue was also erected in Bedford, and another one in Kherson. John Howard's bust can still be seen as a feature in the architecture of a number of Victorian prisons across the UK.*Alex

1797 AE Halfpenny, Middlesex County.Obverse: FREDk. DUKE OF YORK. Bare headed bust of Frederick Augustus, Duke of York, facing right; HALFPENNY 1795 in two lines below.
Reverse: RULE BRITANNIA. Britannia seated on globe facing left, left arm resting on shield and holding laurel-branch, right hand holding spear, ship's masts in front of her in background; 1797 in exergue.
Edge: Plain.
Diameter: 27mm | Die Axis: 6h | Obverse die flaw.
Dalton & Hamer: 990. Cobwright No: F.0010/R.0010. Not in Atkins.

Manufactured by William Lutwyche, Birmingham.
In the 18th century, token manufacturers often used their dies to their own advantage by striking “mules”, solely with the object of creating rare varieties which were sold to the collectors of the day.

Prince Frederick Augustus, Duke of York and Albany, was born on16th August 1763. He was the second eldest child, and second son, of King George III. Thrust into the British army at a very young age he was appointed a colonel by his father on 4th November 1780 when he was only 17 years old. He was created Duke of York and Albany on 27th November 1784.
On 26th May 1789 he took part a duel with Colonel Charles Lennox, who had insulted him; Lennox missed and Prince Frederick honourably refused to return fire.
On 12th April 1793 he was promoted to a full general and sent to Flanders in command of the British contingent destined for the invasion of France. Frederick's command fought under extremely trying conditions and though he won several notable engagements, he was defeated at the Battle of Hondschoote in September 1793. Then, in the 1794 campaign, he was successful at the battle of Willems in May but was defeated at the Battle of Tourcoing later that month.
Promoted to the rank of field marshal, on 3rd April 1795 he became effective Commander-in-Chief in succession to Lord Amherst and went with the army sent for the Anglo-Russian invasion of Holland in August 1799. A number of disasters befell the allied forces however and, on 17th October, the Duke signed the Convention of Alkmaar, by which the allied expedition withdrew after giving up its prisoners.
These military setbacks led to Frederick being mocked in the rhyme "The Grand Old Duke of York":
The grand old Duke of York,
He had ten thousand men.
He marched them up to the top of the hill
And he marched them down again.
And when they were up, they were up.
And when they were down, they were down.
And when they were only halfway up,
They were neither up nor down.
However, Frederick's experience in the Dutch campaign had demonstrated the numerous weaknesses of the British army after years of neglect so he carried through a massive programme of reform and he was the person most responsible for creating the force which served in the Peninsular War.
Frederick died of dropsy and apparent cardioid-vascular disease at the home of the Duke of Rutland on Arlington Street, London, on 5th January, 1827. After lying in state in London, his remains were interred in St. George's Chapel, at Windsor.*Alex

1918A 1926B AEOLIS. Myrina. Pseudo-autonomous under Hadrian LyreReference
RPC III, 1918A/15; ; SNG Copenhagen 230.

Magistrate Dionysios tou Dionysiou (strategos)

Obv. ƐΠΙ ϹΤΡ ΔΙΟΝΥϹΙΟΥ
Laureate-headed and draped bust of Apollo, r.; to r., laurel-branch

Rev. ΜΥΡΙ
Lyre; to r., palm-branch

2.19 gr
15.8 mm
12hokidoki

1ax Titus79-81

AE, Ankyra, Galatia
Laureate head, right AY KAICAP TITOC CEBASTO. . .
Man standing, left, SEBASTHNWN TEKTOSAGWN

RPC 1620

By Suetonius' account: Titus, surnamed Vespasianus like his father, possessed such an aptitude, by nature, nurture, or good fortune, for winning affection that he was loved and adored by all the world as Emperor. . . . He was born on the 30th of December AD41, the very year of Caligula’s assassination, in a little dingy room of a humble dwelling, near the Septizonium. . . .

He was handsome, graceful, and dignified, and of exceptional strength, though of no great height and rather full-bellied. He had an extraordinary memory, and an aptitude for virtually all the arts of war and peace, being a fine horseman, skilled in the use of weapons, yet penning impromptu verses in Greek and Latin with equal readiness and facility. He had a grasp of music too, singing well and playing the harp pleasantly and with ability. . . .

As military tribune in Germany (c57-59AD) and Britain (c60-62), he won an excellent reputation for energy and integrity, as is shown by the large number of inscribed statues and busts of him found in both countries. . . . When his quaestorship ended, he commanded one of his father’s legions in Judaea, capturing the strongholds of Tarichaeae and Gamala (67AD). His horse was killed under him in battle, but he mounted that of a comrade who fell fighting at his side. . . . [Upon] Vespasian’s accession, his father left him to complete the conquest of Judaea, and in the final assault on Jerusalem (70AD) Titus killed twelve of the defenders with as many arrows. . . .

From then on, he acted as his father’s colleague and even protector. He shared in his Judaean triumph (of AD 71), the censorship (AD 73), the exercise of tribunicial power, and in seven of his consulships (AD 70, 72, 74-77, 79). . . .

He died at the same villa as his father, Vespasian, on the 13th of September AD81, at the age of forty-one, after a reign of two years, two months, and twenty days. The people mourned his loss as if he were a member of their own family. 2 commentsBlindado

204a. Julia PaulaIVLIA CORNELIA PAVLA was the daughter of Julius Paulus, who was a Praetorian Praefect under Elagablalus. The Emperor Elagabalus, who arrived in Rome in the autumn of 219, was quickly becoming unpopular. It was probably Julia Maesa, his grandmother, who conceived the plan to marry him to a well-born Roman woman for two reasons: 1) to counter his public displays of homosexual and trans-sexual tendencies, and 2) to soften the disdain Romans felt for Syrians. She became the first wife of the fifteen-year-old Elagabalus 219, but was divorced only one year later, and returned to private life.

JULIA PAULA, wife of Elagabalus. Augusta, 219 AD. AR Denarius (20mm, 2.67 gm). Rome mint. Draped bust right / Concordia seated left holding patera; star in left field. RIC IV 211 (Elagabalus); RSC 6a. Toned;Ex-Cng1 commentsecoli

2516 PHRYGIA, Tiberiopolis. Hadrian, Apollo Reference.
RPC III, 2516/11; Cf. BMC 10 (reverse legend); Cf. Aulock, Phrygien 2, 1239-47 (various legends).

Magistrate T. Ailius Flavianus Sôsthenes (archon)

Obv: AV KAI AΔΡΙΑΝΟC.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, wearing Aegis.

Rev: EΠΙ T AIΛIOY COCΘEN / TIBE.
Apollo naked standing l., holding laurel-branch in his r. hand, his l. elbow resting on column.

8.54 g
25 mm
6hokidoki

2516 PHRYGIA, Tiberiopolis. Hadrian, Apollo Reference.
RPC III, 2516/14; Cf. BMC 10 (reverse legend); Cf. Aulock, Phrygien 2, 1239-47 (various legends)

Magistrate T. Ailius Flavianus Sôsthenes (archon)

Obv. AV KAI AΔΡΙΑΝΟC.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, wearing Aegis.

Rev. ΕΠΙ Τ ΑΙΛΙ CΩCΘΕΝ ΤΙΒΕΡΙΟΠ
Apollo naked standing l., holding laurel-branch in his r. hand, his l. elbow resting on column

8.50 gr
27 mm
6hokidoki

2516 PHRYGIA, Tiberiopolis. Hadrian, ApolloReference.
RPC III, 2516/15; Cf. BMC 10 (reverse legend); Cf. Aulock, Phrygien 2, 1239-47 (various legends).

Magistrate T. Ailius Flavianus Sôsthenes (archon)

Obv: AV KAI AΔΡΙΑΝΟC.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, wearing Aegis.

Rev: EΠΙ T AIΛIOY COCΘEN [ΟΥϹ] / ΤΙΒΕΡΙΟ
Apollo naked standing l., holding laurel-branch in his r. hand, his l. elbow resting on column.

12.60 gr
28.5 mm
6hokidoki

270-275 AD - AURELIAN silvered AE antoninianusobv: IMP.AVRELIANVS.AVG (radiate & cuirassed bust right)
rev: ORIENS.AVG (Sol walking right with laurel-branch & bow, treading down an enemy, officina letter (B) to left), XXIR in ex.
ref: RIC64, C.159, S.3262
mint: Rome
2nd officina, 11th issue. struck January-September 275 ADberserker

2733 PAMPHYLIA, Side Hadrian Apollo Reference.
RPC III, 2733/3; SNG France 801

Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС
Laureate and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, r., with paludamentum, seen from front

Rev. СΙΔΗΤωΝ
Apollo Sidetes standing facing, head l., holding pomegranate in his extended r. hand, l. resting on sceptre; in l. field, laurel-branch

6.99 gr
23 mm
6hokidoki

284-305 AD - DIOCLETIAN Potin Tetradrachm obv: A K GOYA L DIOKLHTIANOC CEB, laureate draped bust right
rev: L-B, Alexandria standing left holding head of Serapis & long scepter
ref: Milne 4781
mint: Alexandria, struck 286 AD
7.36gms, 19mmberserker

3692 SYRIA Antioch. Hadrian. As AB below. Laurel-branch countermarkReference.
RPC III, 3692; SNG Copenhagen 230; McAlee 536a
Countermark Laurel-branch Howgego 378

Obv. ΑΥΤΟ ΚΑΙС Θ ΤΡ Π ΥΙ Θ ΝΕΡ ΥΙω ΤΡ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СΕΒΑС
Laureate and cuirassed bust right Countermark Laurel-branch

Rev. S • C
In laurel wreath; beneath: AB

15.23 gr
27 mm
12hokidoki

3694 SYRIA Antioch. Hadrian, As ΓΔ below.Reference.
RPC III, 3694; BMC Galatia 299, p186; McAlee 536(b)

Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙС Θ ΤΡ Π ΥΙ Θ ΝΕΡ ΥΙω ΤΡ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СΕΒΑС
Laureate and cuirassed bust right Countermark Laurel-branch

Rev. S • C
In laurel wreath beneath ΓΔ

14.10 gr
26 mm
12h

According to Howgego, the laurel branch countermark appears as an undertype on a Bar Kochba bronze, indicating that it was applied prior to 132-5 AD.okidoki

3696 SYRIA Antioch. Hadrian. As Єς below. Reference.
RPC III, 3696; SNG Copenhagen 209; McAlee 536c
Countermark Laurel-branch Howgego 378

Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙС Θ ΤΡ Π ΥΙ Θ ΝΕΡ ΥΙω ΤΡ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СΕΒΑС
Laureate and cuirassed bust right Countermark Laurel-branch

Rev. S • C
In laurel wreath beneath Єς

16.75 gr
27 mm
12h

Note.
Auktion 417 Lot 298
Sammlung Lückger
1927 bei Leo Hamburger, Frankfurt am Main. okidoki

3699 SYRIA Antioch. Hadrian. As H below.Reference.
RPC III, 3699/3; BMC Galatia 296, p186; var (without countermark) McAlee 536e; for c/m: Howgego 378 ( According to Howgego, the laurel branch countermark appears as an undertype on a Bar Kochba bronze, indicating that it was applied prior to AD 132-135.)

Obv. TP.Π . ΥΙ.ΘΝΕΡ.ΥΙω.ΤΡ.ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟCCEΒ
Laureate and cuirassed bust right, Countermark Laurel-branch

Rev. S • C
In laurel wreath beneath H

15.85 gr
27 mm
12hokidoki

3742 SYRIA, Antioch. Pseudo-autonomous. under Hadrian. 128-29 AD, Laurel-branch ΑReference.
RPC III, 3742/7; BMC 901; McAlee 129(a)

Issue Civic bronze coins dated Year 177

Obv. ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕωС
Laureate and draped bust of Apollo, right

Rev. ΕΤΟΥС ΖΟΡ
Laurel-branch: Α (in field, r.)

3.75 gr
18 mm
6hokidoki

3742 SYRIA, Antioch. Pseudo-autonomous. under Hadrian. 128-29 AD, Laurel-branch Reference.
RPC III, 3742/8;

Issue Civic bronze coins dated Year 177

Obv. ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩ(Ν) ΜΗΤΡΟ
Laureate and draped bust of Apollo, right.

Rev. ΕΤΟY[С] [ΖΟ]Ρ
Laurel-branch no letter

3.96 gr
14 mm
12h1 commentsokidoki

3744 SYRIA, Antioch. Pseudo-autonomous. under Hadrian. 128-29 AD Laurel-branch ΓReference.
RPC III, 3744/3; CRS 280a; McAlee 129(c)

Issue Civic bronze coins dated Year 177

Obv. ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕωС
Laureate and draped bust of Apollo, right.

Rev. ΕΤΟ(ΥС) ΖΟΡ
Laurel-branch: Γ (in field, r.)

3.49 gr
16mm
12hokidoki

3746 SYRIA, Antioch. Pseudo-autonomous. under Hadrian. 128-29 AD Laurel-branch ΑReference.
RPC III, 3746; CRS 278; McAlee 130(a); BMC Galatia etc. p164, 109

Issue Civic bronze coins dated Year 177

Obv. ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕωС
Laureate and draped bust of Apollo, left

Rev. ΕΤΟΥ ΖΟΡ
Laurel-branch: Α (in field, r.)

2.84 gr
15 mm
12h2 commentsokidoki

3748 SYRIA, Antioch. Pseudo-autonomous. under Hadrian. 128-29 AD Laurel-branch ΓReference.
RPC III, 3748/7; CRS 280a; McAlee 130(c)

Obv. ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕⲰϹ
Laureate and draped bust of Apollo, left

Rev. ΕΤΟΥϹ ΖΟΡ
Laurel-branch: Γ (in field, r.)

3.57 gr
14.5 mm
12h1 commentsokidoki

3856 PHOENICIA Berytus (Beirut) Hadrian 128-138 AD two legionary AquilaeReference.
RPC III, 3856/10; Rouvier 532; Sawaya 1047-8 var. (D199/R– [unlisted rev. die])

Obv. IMP CAES TRAI HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.

Rev. COL-BER
Two inward-facing aquilae pellet between, in laurel wreath

11.64 gr
24 mm
12h1 commentsokidoki

ABASSIDS - Al-MansurABASSIDS - Al-Mansur (754-775 AD) AR Dirham, al-Basra mint, dated AH 137. (754 AD). Reference: Album #213.1.dpaul7

Abbasid AR Dirham. Kalima and below: "Abu'l 'Abbas ibn amir al-muminin"

inner edge:"bismillah duriba hadhà ad-dirham bi'l-Basrat sanah arba' 'ashrat wa thelath [mi'at]"; outer edge: Sura 30 vv 3 & 4.

"li-'llah mohammed rasul allah [al-mu]qtadir billah"Will Hooton

Alexander I Balas 150-145 B.C.Alexander I Balas 150-145 B.C. Ae 20mm. 6.05g. Laodicia in Phoenicia (Berytus). Sidon. Obv: Diademed head Alexander I r., diadem ends falling straight behind, dotted border. Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ (curving), Ba'al-Berit (Poseidon) standing facing, holding phiale and trident, dotted border. Mintmarks ΛΑ (l. field) and Φ (r. field) SC1825.1ddwau

Alexandria, Egypt; Philip IPhilip I Billon Tetradrachm of Alexandria. Year 2 = 245 AD. A K M IOV FIL-IPPOC EV CEB, Laureate, cuirassed bust right / L-B, Athena seated left holding Nike & spear. Emmett 3476.ecoli

Alexandria, Egypt; Philip I Philip I Billon Tetradrachm of Alexandria. Year 2 = 245 AD. A K M IOV FIL-IPPOC EV CEB, Laureate, cuirassed bust right / L-B, Athena seated left holding Nike & spear. Emmett 3476. ecoli

Aluminium-Bronze 1 Kroon.Estonia. Republic (1918-1941) Aluminium-Bronze 1 Kroon

Denomination 1 Kroon
Date Struck 1934
Mint Tallinn
Obv: Arms of State, date in exe.
Rev: Norse Longboat sailing left.
Weight 5 gm.
Diameter 25 mm
Grade VF.
Material Aluml-Bronze
Mintage 3406066, Reference Eesti Vabariigi mündid ja paberrahad, Gunnar Haljak. Väljaandja Tallinn 2008
3 commentsWill Hooton

Apollo Salutaris (the Rescuer)Trebonianus Gallus 251 - 253
Antoninianus mint of Rome
obv. IMP CAE C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG
rev. APOLLO SALVTARI
Apollo stdg. l, holding laurel-branch in l. hand and
leaning with r. hand on lyra(?) on rock
RIC IV, 32(s); C.2
VF
Struck as gratitude for rescue from plague(?) for Apollo the Rescuer
The Lyre was invented by Hermes , made from the shell of a turtoise.
Apollo on the other hand should have always a cithara!Jochen

ARCH, Augustus, RIC 359Augustus 27 B.C.-14 A.D. Moneyer L. Vinicius. Rome Mint. 16 B.C. (3.72g, 18.8m, 5h). Obv: Anepigraphic, bare head right. Rev: L Vinicivs in ex., Triumphal arch inscribed SPQR IMP CAE in two lines sur. by Quadriga bearing Augustus, r. holding laurel-branch, l. scepter; smaller arch on sides w archer on l. and slinger on r. RIC I 359 (R2). RSC 544.

This coin depicts Augustus’ triple arch, perhaps the first in Rome. Beginning as a double arch to commemorate his victory at Actium, the third arch was probably added to commemorate the return of the lost standards from Parthia. For a scarce type, this example is well centered and has good details on the reverse including complete legends.1 commentsLucas H

Artemis, Lydia, TripolisLydia. Tripolis

Rev: ΤΡΙΠΟΛЄΙΤΩΝ, To left, Artemis standing right, drawing arrow from quiver at shoulder, holding bow; to right, Apollo standing left, holding laurel-branch and chlamys.
Æ, 17.54g, 30mm

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shanxi

Asia Minor, Lydia, Tripolid, Senate, Artemis, ApolloLYDIA, Conventus of Apamea, Tripolis.
Pseudo-autonomous: Reign of Antoninus Pius or Marcus Aurelius
Obv: IЄPA CYNKΛHTOC, Draped bust of Senate left.
Rev: ΤΡΙΠΟΛЄΙΤΩΝ, To left, Artemis standing right, drawing arrow from quiver at shoulder, holding bow; to right, Apollo standing left, holding laurel-branch and chlamys.
Æ, 17.54g, 30mm
Ref.: RPC IV.2 online 1644; BMC 12-3; SNG von Aulock 3301.
1 commentsshanxi

Augustus - Sestertius - RIC 345 (moneyer L. Licinius Stolo)Obv: OB CIVIS (in oak-wreath flanked by two laurel-branches) SERVATOS
Rev: P LICINIVS STOLO IIIVIR AAAFF round S C
Size: 34 mm
Weight: 20,5 g
Mint: Rome
Date: 17 BC
Ref: RIC I 345, CBN 302
Rarity: Svs1969

Aurelian - antoninianus RIC 64Aurelian. Antoninianus, Rome mint, 274-275 AD; 3.65g; obv. IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate & cuirassed bust right; rev. ORIENS AVG, Sol walking right with laurel-branch & bow, treading down an enemy, officina letter or star to left, XXIR in ex. RIC 54.

Ex Martin Griffiths (Maridvnvm) collection1 commentsBartosz A

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