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Caracalla, RIC 311d, Date 213-217 AD, Silver Antoninianus Rome, VENVS VICTRIX (with Helmet)
Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus Caracalla
Antoninianus of the Roman Imperial Period 213/217 AD
Material: Silver
Diameter: 23mm
Weight: 5.19g
Mint: Rome
Reference: RIC IV Caracalla 311d var. (Rare, with Helmet)
Provenance: Ex Dr. Gernot Heinrich Collection

This ist the RIC 311d Version with Helmet under the shield. An fantastic Antoninianus with many details on obverse and reverse, fantastic Caracalla bust and a clear reverse Venus. Rare RIC, and more Rare in this condition.

Obverse:
You can see the right-facing bust of Caracalla with a radiant crown. The inscription reads: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM for Antoninus Pius Augustus Germanicus.

Reverse:
The goddess Venus can be seen standing to the left, leaning on a shield. In her left hand she holds a Victoriola, in her right hand a spear. Standing, she leans on her shield and helmet. The inscription reads: VENVS VICTRIX for Venus Victrix (the victorious Venus).

Comments:
In ancient Rome, Venus Victrix is the form of the goddess Venus as victor or „as the one who brings victory“. Especially Pompeius Magnus celebrated his military successes in their honor. This was probably inspired by the armed Aphrodite (nikephoros carrying victory) who protected the Acropolis in certain eastern regions of ancient Greece. In Rome, the victorious Venus was mainly in the third century BC increasingly invoked in the wars against Carthage. Iulius Caesar traced the descent of his family and thus his own from Venus (Venus Genitrix). Pompey, as his adversary, identified his glorious destiny with Venus Victrix in order to claim Venus‘ protection in the secret rivalry. After his victory in the war against Mithridates in 55 BC Pompeius celebrated his triumph „de orbi universo“ (over the whole world) and had a temple built for the victorious Venus, which unfortunately has not been preserved. The sanctuary of Venus Victrix stood on the Capitol, which was probably built during the war against the Samnites. Her feast days were August 12 and October 9, with an annual sacrifice being made on the latter date. At the same time, homage was also paid to Victoria, who closely connected the Romans with Venus Victrix.

Associating this type of coin directly with a specific historical event in the reign of Caracalla is difficult. This Antoninianus is between 213 and 217 AD dated. He could therefore retrospectively refer to the victories in the Germania campaign in 213 AD relate to the battles in Dacia against the Carps in 214 AD refer to or anticipate „the-victorious“ Venus Victrix to refer to the coming eastern campaign against the Parthians.1 commentspaul1888

1.5 Julia DomnaJulia Domna
AE25 of Edessa, Macedonia.

ΙΟΥΛΙΑ ΔΟMNA CEB, draped bust right / ΕΔΕC/CΕΩΝ (below), Roma Nikephoros seated l. on cuirass, shield behind, goat to l., Tyche of Edessa behind, crowning her with wreath.

Moushmov 6261; BMC 20; Mionnet Supp. III, 443.Sosius

*CILICIA, Tarsos. Ã†24 San- and Phili-, magistrates. Tyche enthroned/Zeus NikephorosCILICIA, Tarsos. 164-27 BC. Æ24 San- and Phili-, magistrates. Tyche, turreted and veiled, holding grain ears in extended right hand, seated right on throne, right foot on the shoulder of the river god Orontes, who swims right below / TARSEWN, Zeus Nikephoros seated left; SAN/FILI in two lines to left. Cf. SNG France 1374; SNG Levante 979-80 var. (magistrates); SNG Copenhagen -; SNG von Aulock -; BMC -. ancientone

001x2. Tarcondimotus Bronze AE 22, Cilicia, Hierapolis-Castabala (Kirmitli, Turkey) mint. 8.591g, 21.5mm, die axis 90o,. as king in Eastern Cilicia, c. 39 - 31 B.C.; obverse diademed head right; reverse Zeus Nikephoros enthroned left, himation around hips and legs with end over shoulder, Nike offering wreath extended in right hand, long scepter vertical behind in left hand, BAΣIΛEΩΣ downward on right, TAPKON∆IMO/TOY in two downward lines on left, ΦIΛANTΩNIOY in exergue. RPC I 3871; SNG BnF 1913; SNG Levante 1258; BMC Lycaonia p. 237, 1 ff. A FORUM coin.

Tarcondimotus I (or Tarkondimotos) was a Roman client king of Cilicia. He supported Pompey in the civil war against Caesar, but when Pompey lost, he was pardoned by Caesar and remained in power. He might also have received Roman citizenship. After Caesar was assassinated, Tarcondimotus allied first with Cassius and then Mark Antony. He adopted the royal epithet Philantonios (Antony-lover) as an expression of his devotion to Antony. He was killed at the battle of Actium in 31 BC.
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001x3. Ariobarzanes III of Cappadocia
Silver drachm, Simonetta 3a; BMC Galatia p. 42, 4; SNGvA 6326; SGCV II 7304; HGC 7 853 (R2); Simonetta Collection 4 var. (monogram, noted); SNG Cop -; SNG Fitz -r, Mazaka-Eusebeia (Kayseri, Turkey) mint, weight 3.795g, maximum diameter 15.0mm, die axis 0o, 42 - 41 B.C.; obverse diademed head right, with short hair and beard; reverse BAΣIΛEΩΣ APIOBAPZANOY EYΣEBOYΣ KAI ΦIΛOPΩM, Athena Nikephoros standing left, Nike offering wreath in right hand, spear and grounded shield behind in left hand, star in crescent with horns up lower inner left, monogram inner right, IA (year 11) in exergue; ex Leu Numismatik web auction 20 (16 Jul 2022), lot 3755 (part of); ex European collection (formed before 2005). A FORUM coin.

Ariobarzanes was an ally of Pompey, but after their defeat Julius Caesar received him well and kept his position. He later refused to aid Cassius. Caesar's assassins declared him a traitor, invaded Cappadocia and executed him.
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A. Fourrée: Alexander II Zabinas Plated Tetradrachm (29mm, 13.6g), c. 128-122 BCEGreek (Hellenistic). Seleukid Kings. Alexander II Zabinas Plated Tetradrachm (Fourrée, 29mm, 13.6g, 11h), c. 128-122 BCE.
Obv: Diademed head right within fillet border.
Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ. Zeus Nikephoros seated left on throne, holding sceptre in left hand, Nike taking flight from outstretched right; monogram to outer left field.
Ref: For prototype (same monogram left, control mark "A" beneath throne): SC 2219.4b; HGC 9, 1149d; SMA 354-355; see also (“Δ”): SC 2219.4a.
Prov: Ex-Roma Numismatics e-Sale 11 (23 Aug 2014), Lot 363 (part of).

Notes: A silver-plated contemporary counterfeit (called a “fourrée,” occasionally spelled “fourée,” or sometimes “suberat” or “suberatus”). Differences in style or fabric may have been more apparent to daily users in antiquity, but today the counterfeit may only become apparent when the plating is broken, as in this case, revealing a copper core. This specimen is also underweight, but that is not always the case.Curtis JJ

AE 26 Civic Issue of Tarsus in Cilicia after 164 BCObverse: City goddess (Tyche) seated right on a throne holding an ear of grain, at her feet swims the river god Kyndos.
Reverse: Jupiter Nikephoros seated right holding staff. TARSEWN (of the Tarsians) in the right field
The obverse symbolizes the city on the banks of the Kyndos river, holding the symbol of its prosperity. Tarsos was the birthplace of the Apostle Paul. In the Roman era the figure of Jupiter has replaced the ancient God, Sandan.
SNGLev979m(ref. Wildwinds), w.t 14.7 gms daverino

AIOLIS, TEMNUSca. 2nd Century BC
AE 16 X 18 mm 4.48 g
O: Head of Dionysius right
R: Athena Nikephoros standing facing, head left, holding grape bunch, spear, and shield set on ground
BMC 10

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Alexander I Balas. Zeus Nikephoros Tetradrachm of Antioch.Seleukids. Alexander I Balas. 150-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm. (15.52 gm, 23.0mm, 12h) of Antioch on the Orontes, 150/149 BC. Diademed head of Alexander I right with long sideburn. / Zeus Nikephoros enthroned left, holding Nike with wreath and sceptre. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ | ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ. Control ⫵⨁ in ex. VF. SC 1781.1f; HGC 9 #875a; SNG Spaer 1395 (same obv. die). cf Newell SMA 165-171 (diff. controls in ex); Houghton CSE I #180-184 (same); Babelon Rois #794 (same).Anaximander

Alexander II Zabina. Zeus Nikephoros Tetradrachm of Antioch.Seleukids. Alexander II. 128-122 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.48 gm, 30.7mm, 1h) 128-126/5 of Antioch on the Orontes. Diademed head of Alexander II Zabina right. / Zeus Nikephoros enthroned left, holding Nike & sceptre. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ | ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ. ΙΣΙ to left. ✻ over Δ under throne. VF. Bt. Louis di Lauro, Coral Gables, 2000. SC 2217.3c (w/ obv. die link to 2217.3b); HGC 1149d; Babelon Rois 1278 = de Luynes 3398; Houghton CSE I #296 (same obv die as #298); Newell SMA 327; SNG Spaer 2277.Anaximander

Alexander II Zabinas. Zeus Nikephoros Tetradrachm of Damascus.Seleukids. Alexander II Zabinas. 128‑122 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.36ᵍᵐ 26.5ᵐᵐ 12ʰ) 123/2 BC of Damascus. Diademed head of Alexander II right. / Zeus Nikephoros enthroned left, holding Nike & sceptre. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ | ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ. ׀ΔP monogram to left. ׀Δ̮ under throne, ꟼP (SE 190) in ex. gVF. Bt. CNG EA 550 #239. From the St. George Collection. Ex CNG EA 198 (5 Nov. 2008) #123. Iossif & Gerritsen RBN vol.167 #98 (A14/P61, this coin); SC 2248.6b pl.44 (same obv. die); ACNAC Houghton 846 (same); HGC 9 #1149g; Newell LSM 85 (pl.10).Anaximander

Anonymous Civic Issue of Antiochia, Vagi 2955AE 15, 0.80g (1/4 Follis)
Antiochia 1st officina, struck in the time of Maximinus I., AD 310-312(?)
obv. IOVI CONS - ERVATORI
Jupiter seated l., holding globus and sceptre
rev. VICTOR - IA AVGG
Victoria stg. l., holding wreath and palm
A in r. field
in ex. ANT
Vagi 2955; not in RIC
rare, VF+

The obv. could be the Zeus Nikephoros of the Temple of Apollo at Daphne (near Antiochia) which Antiochos IV commissioned for his great festival of 167 BC.
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Antiochos IV Epiphanes. Zeus Nikephoros Tetradrachm of Antioch.Seleukids. Antiochos IV Epiphanes. 175-164 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.64 gm, 30.7mm, 1h) of Antioch on the Orontes. Diademed head of Antiochos IV right. / Zeus Nikephoros left, holding Nike & sceptre. M to left. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ | ΘΕΟΥ ΣΠΙΘΑΝΟΥΣ | ΝΙΚΗΘΟΡΟΥ. gVF. CNG 61 #826. SC 1400d; HGC 9 #620a; Houghton CSE I #108 var. (monogram); Le Rider Antioche de Syrie p.212 #435-440 (A42/P?); Newell SMA 72; SNG Berry 1361 (same obv. die); SNG Spaer 1005.Anaximander

Antiochos IV Epiphanes. Zeus Nikephoros Tetradrachm of Ptolemaïs-Ake. Seleukids. Antiochos IV Epiphanes. 175-164 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.49 gm, 30.9mm, 12h), Ptolemaïs-Ake. Diademed head of Antiochos IV right, traces of control AB behind. / Zeus Nikephoros enthroned left, holding Nike & sceptre, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ | ΘΕΟΥ ΣΠΙΘΑΝΟΥΣ ΝΙΚΗΘΟΡΟΥ, ex: Α over Β and ΑΓ (Α over Μ partially erased). VF. Ponterio 132 #2205. HGC 9 #620c. Same obverse die, variant exergual secondary control: SC 1476.2h; Houghton CSE I #782-783; Mørkholm Studies 12 (A9/P?); SNG Spaer 1154.Anaximander

Antiochos IX Eusebes Philopator TetradrachmSeleukid Empire, Antiochos IX Eusebes Philopator (Kyzikenos) AR Tetradrachm. Antioch on the Orontes, first reign at Antioch, 113/12 BC. Diademed head to right / ΒAΣΙΛEΩΣ ΑNTIOXOY ΦIΛOΠATOPOΣ, Athena Nikephoros standing to left, resting hand on shield; two monograms in left field, N in inner right field; all within wreath. SC 2363b; HGC 9, 1228i. 16.66g, 29mm, 11h.

Good Very Fine.

Antiochos IX Kyzikenos. First reign. Athena Nikephoros Tetradrachm of Antioch.Seleukids. Antiochos IX Kyzikenos. 114-95 BC, First reign. AR Tetradrachm (16.31 gm, 30.7mm, 12h) of Antioch on the Orontes, 113-112 BC. Diademed & bearded head right. / Athena Nikephoros standing left, holding Nike, spear, and shield. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ, N over ⟑ to left, ⟑ to right. gVF. Bt. Louis di Lauro, 2000. SC 2363a (same obv die); Houghton CSE I #329 (same); HGC 9 #1228i; Babelon de Luynes 3417, Rois 1469-1470; Hunterian III #5; MFA 2188 (same dies); Newell SMA 382; ANS Mantis 1967.152.643; SNG Spaer 2677; SNG Cop 7 #405. cf. Dewing 2639 (o in right. field, same obv die).Anaximander

Antiochos IX Kyzikenos. Third reign. Zeus Nikephoros Tetradrachm of Antioch.Seleukids. Antiochos IX Kyzikenos. 96-95 BC, Third reign. AR Tetradrachm (16.27 gm, 27.8mm, 1h) of Antioch on the Orontes, 97-96/95 BC. Diademed head right. / Zeus Nikephoros enthroned left, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ | ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ. ΕΛΑ to outer left, Η to inner left, & ⩚ under throne. EF. Ponterio CICF 142 #1657. SC 2369.3c; HGC 9 #1232; BMC 5 (plate XXV #1); BnF Gallica R 2314; Newell SMA 415; Houghton CSE I #352-353; SNG Spaer 2710. cf. SNG Cop 7 (Seleucid Kings) #410 (same obv. die, rev. control C, not H).Anaximander

Antiochos V Eupater. Zeus Nikephoros Tetradrachm of Antioch.Seleukids. Antiochos V Eupater. 164-162 BC AR Tetradrachm (16.61 gm, 31.2mm, 1h) of Antioch on the Orontes. Diademed head of Antiochos V right. / Zeus Nikephoros enthroned left, holding Nike & sceptre. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ | ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ | ΣΥΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ. Control ⍋to left. gVF. Bt. Brad Bowlin (Eukratides) 1999. SC II #1575.1; HGC 9 #752; Houghton CSE I #136; SNG Spaer 1243-1244. Same obv. die: Le Rider Antioche de Syrie Group 1 #1-24 (A1/P?); ANS 1948.19.2349, ACNAC Norman Davis 267, Dewing 2588=Pozzi 2964; Newell SMA 74; SNG Berry 1362; SNG Lockett 3130.Anaximander

Antiochos VII (posthumous Cappadocian issue, reigned 138-129 BCE) tetradrachm (AR)Obv.: Diademed head of king Rev.: BASILEWS ANTIOXOY EYEPGETOY (Athena Nikephoros std. within laurel wreath) Field: Monogram above A, phi in right side of field Diameter: 28 mm Weight: 16,43 g SC 2143.2; HGC 9, 1068

These tetradrachms were probably issued in the Kingdom of Cappadocia to fund the usage of Syrian mercenaries. Antiochos VII could be called the last great Seleucid king. He undertook several successful campaigns in the East to reclaim territory lost to the Parthian advance. After his death, however, the Seleucid Empire was rapidly confined to Syria.1 commentsNick.vdw

Antiochos VII EuergetesAntiochos VII Euergetes (Sidetes). 138-129 BC. AR Tetradrachm, 16.52 g. Antioch mint. Diademed head right / Athena Nikephoros standing left; to outer left, monogram above A; all within laurel wreath. SC 2061.23 comments

Antiochos VII Euergetes TetradrachmSeleukid Empire, Antiochos VII Euergetes AR Tetradrachm. Antioch on the Orontes, 138-129 BC. Diademed head to right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY EVEPΓETOY, Athena Nikephoros standing to left, resting hand on shield, and with spear under arm; monogram over Π above A in left field; all within wreath. SC 2061.1j; HGC 9, 1067d. 16.31g, 31mm, 12h.

Good Very Fine; test cut.

From the Terner Collection.

Antiochos VIII Grypos. Third reign. Zeus Nikephoros Tetradrachm of Antioch.Seleukids. Antiochos VIII. 121-96 BC AR Tetradrachm (16.07 gm, 26.5mm, 12h) of Antioch on the Orontes, Third reign, 108-96 BC. Diademed head of Antiochos VIII right. / Zeus Nikephoros enthroned left, holding Nike & sceptre. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ | ΣΠΙΘΑΝΟΥΣ. Monogram ΡΕ above Α to outer left, ⩚ below throne, annulet to right. EF. Bt. Treasure Coins of Puerto Rico, 2002. Ex Knobloch Coll. (Stacks, June 1970 #431 corr., Ant. XI). SC 2309.1; HGC 9 #1200; Newell SMA 405; SNG Cop 7 (Seleucid Kings) #394; ACNAC Dewing 2630, Norman Davis 276. cf. Houghton CSE l #346; SNG Spaer 2556-2557 (no annulet).Anaximander

Antiochos X Eusebus Philopater. First reign. Zeus Nikephoros Tetradrachm of Antioch.Seleukids. Antiochos X Eusebus Philopater. First reign, 94 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.0 gm, 26.7mm, 1h) of Antioch on the Orontes. Diademed head right. / Zeus Nikephoros enthroned left, holding Nike and sceptre. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ | ΕΥΣΕΒΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΟΠ⟑ΤΟΡΟΣ, ΩΣ⟑ to outer left, ⩚ beneath throne. Good VF. Bt. Herakles Numismatics, 2002. SC 2429.1c; HGC 9 #1288; Newell SMA 430; Houghton CSE I #381; SNG Spaer 2790 (same obv die)-2791; ACNAC Dewing 2645; Babelon Rois 1526-1530; BnF Gallica: Babelon 1530bis, De Clercq 253; BMC 2 (plate XXVI #1); Jameson Coll. #1759.Anaximander

Antiochos X Eusebus Philopater. First reign. Zeus Nikephoros Tetradrachm of Antioch.Seleukids. Antiochos X Eusebus Philopater. First reign, 94 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.68 gm, 29.0mm, 12h) of Antioch on the Orontes. Diademed head right. / Zeus Nikephoros enthroned left, holding Nike and sceptre. Β⟑ΣΙΛΕΩΣ ⟑ΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ | ΕΥΣΕΒΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΟΠ⟑ΤΟΡΟΣ, monograms ΩΣ⟑ to left, ⩚ beneath throne. EF. Ponterio CICF 142 #1659. SC 2429.1c; HGC 9 #1287 corr. (without sideburn)-1288; Newell SMA 430; Houghton CSE I #381; SNG Spaer 2790-2791; ACNAC Dewing 2645; Babelon Rois 1526-1530; BnF Gallica: Babelon 1530bis (same obv. die) Seyrig Coll., De Clercq 253; BMC 2 (plate XXVI #1); Jameson Coll. #1759.Anaximander

Antiochos X Eusebus Philopater. Second reign. Zeus Nikephoros Tetradrachm of Antioch.Seleukids. Antiochos X Eusebus Philopater. 2nd reign 94-88 BC AR Tetradrachm (15.96 gm, 27.4mm, 1h) of Antioch on the Orontes. Diademed head right. / Zeus Nikephoros enthroned left, holding Nike and sceptre. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ | ΕΥΣΕΒΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ. Monogram ⫟⨝⟑ to outer left and ⩚ below throne. gVF. Bt. Pars Coins, 2002. SC 2434.1; HGC 9 #1288; Houghton CSE I #379; SNG Spaer 2788; Newell SMA 429 (same obverse die) = ANS Mantis 1944.100.76913; BnF Gallica De Clercq 252; Naville X #1513. cf. SNG Cop 7 (Seleucid Kings) #423 (Π⋈⟑ control to l.).Anaximander

Antiochos XIII Asiatikos. Zeus Nikephoros Tetradrachm of Antioch.Seleukids. Antiochos XIII Asiatikos. 69/8-67 & 65/64 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.56 gm, 26.0mm, 1h) of Antioch on the Orontes. Diademed head right. / Zeus Nikephoros enthroned left, holding Nike and sceptre. Β⟑ΣΙΛΕΩΣ ⟑ΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ | ΦΙΛ⟑ΔΕΛΦΟΥ. Monogram ⨝ with pellet to left, Ρ beneath throne. VF. CNG 66 #697. "One of only two known obv. dies". SC 2487b (this coin) = HGC 9 #1340; Houghton CSE I #400 (same obverse die); Newell SMA 461 (same); SNG Delepierre 2977 (same dies)-2978 (same obverse die). cf SNG Spaer 2919 (no P below throne, same obverse die). Cf. CNG 505 #268 (same obverse die).Anaximander

Antiochus IVAntiochos IV. 146/5 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 15.90 g, 12h). Antioch on the Orontes mint. Dated SE 167 (146/5 BC). Diademed head right / Zeus Nikephoros seated left; ZEP (date) and monogram in exergue. SC 1885.5b (this coin referenced); Mørkholm, Posthumous – (but obv. die A1); CSE 209 (this coin); HGC 9, 744; DCA 97. VF, toned, flan crack, harshly cleaned.

From the MNL Collection, purchased from Eukratides Ancient Numismatics, November 2009. Ex Arthur Houghton Collection.

Ex CNG 109, lot 311arash p

Ariarathes IX Eusebes Philopator Drachm HGC 7, 845Ariarathes IX Eusebes Philopator AR drachm

3.74g, 17.0mm, 0 degrees, Kingdom of Cappadocia. Eusebeia under Mount Argaios Mint A, Regnal year 13 (88-87 BCE)

Attribution: HGC 7, 845. Simonetta 9a.

O: Diademed head right, with the features of Mithradates VI of Pontos.

R: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΡIAΡAΘOY EYΣEBOYΣ, Athena Nikephoros standing left; to inner left, AN monogram; in exergue, IΓ.

Ex-London Ancient CoinsRon C2

ARIARATHES V Eusebes Philopator AR Drachm. EF-/VF+. Athena NikephorosObverse:Diademed head right.
Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΟΣ ΑΡΙΑΡΑΘΟΥ EVΣΕBEΣ. Athena Nikephoros standing left; monograms to inner left and outer right, ΓΛ in exergue.
EF-/VF+ condition, conserving full details in both sides and very bold reliefs. Toned silver. Much better in hand than in photo (really).

SNG von Aulock 6269. Eusebeia-Mazaka mint, Circa 163-130 BC. 4,1 g - 17 mmMark R1

Ariarathes V Eusebes Philopator Drachm HGC 7, 811Ariarathes V Eusebes Philopator AR drachm

4.01g, 18.9mm, 0 degrees, Kingdom of Cappadocia. Eusebeia under Mount Argaios Mint A, Regnal year 33 (130 BCE)

Attribution: HGC 7, 811. Simonetta 13a (mis-attributed to Ariarathes IV)

O: Diademed head right.

R: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΡIAΡAΘOY EYΣEBOYΣ, Athena Nikephoros standing left; monogram to inner left and outer right; in exergue, ΓΛ.

Ex-Opisthodomos Coins2 commentsRon C2

Ariarathes V Eusebes Philopator Drachm HGC 7, 811Ariarathes V Eusebes Philopator AR drachm

4.20g, 17.3mm, 350 degrees, Kingdom of Cappadocia. Eusebeia under Mount Argaios Mint A, Regnal year 33 (130 BCE)

Attribution: HGC 7, 811. Simonetta 13a (mis-attributed to Ariarathes IV)

O: Diademed head right.

R: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΡIAΡAΘOY EYΣEBOYΣ, Athena Nikephoros standing left; monogram to outer left, to inner left and Δ to outer right; in exergue, ΓΛ.

Ex-CNG eAuction 506 (15 Dec 2021) Lot 166, EX-Richard L. Horst Collection.1 commentsRon C2

Ariarathes V Eusebes Philopator Drachm HGC 7, 811Ariarathes V Eusebes Philopator AR drachm

4.03g, 20.0mm, 0 degrees, Kingdom of Cappadocia. Eusebeia under Mount Argaios Mint A, Regnal year 33 (130 BCE)

Attribution: HGC 7, 811. Simonetta 13a (mis-attributed to Ariarathes IV)

O: Diademed head right.

R: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΡIAΡAΘOY EYΣEBOYΣ, Athena Nikephoros standing left; monogram to inner left and ΓΑ(E) to outer right; in exergue, ΓΛ.

Ex-Pars Coins Auction 21 (15 Dec 2021) Lot 61, EX-Economopoulos Numismatics No. 12000957.1 commentsRon C2

Ariarathes VII Philometor Drachm HGC 7, 832Ariarathes VII Philometor AR drachm

3.87g, 19.0mm, 0 degrees, Kingdom of Cappadocia. Komana Mint C, Regnal year 10 (106 BCE)

Attribution: HGC 7, 832. Simonetta 7b.

O: Diademed head right.

R: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΡIAΡAΘOY ΦΙΛΟΜΗΤΟΡΟΣ, Athena Nikephoros standing left; A over Y monogram to inner left and Ω over E to inner right; in exergue, I.

Ex-London Ancient Coins No.cc3580Ron C2

Ariarathes VII Philometor Tetradrachm HGC 7, 829, HGC 9, 1069Ariarathes VII Philometor AR tetradrachm In the name and types of Antiochos VII of Syria.

16.42g, 29.0mm, 0 degrees, Kingdom of Cappadocia. Eusebeia under Mount Argaios Mint A, 107/6-101/0 BCE.

Attribution: HGC 7, 829. HGC 9, 1069 (Antiochos VII). SC 2148. Lorber & Houghton Series 1, Issue 3, 237–46 (obv. die A16).

O: Diademed head right.

R: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟY EYEPΓETOY, Athena Nikephoros standing left, grounded shield and spear in crook of arm; monogram above A to outer left, O to inner left, Λ to inner right; all within laurel wreath.

Ex-CNG Feature Auction 120 (May 11, 2022) Lot 400.3 commentsRon C2

Ariarathes VIII Eusebes Epiphanes drachm HGC 7, 835Ariarathes VIII Epiphanes AR drachm

4.14g, 18.2mm, 0 degrees, Kingdom of Cappadocia. Eusebeia under Mount Tauros Mint B, Regnal year 2 (99/8 BCE).

Attribution: HGC 7, 835. Simonetta 23 (Ariarathes VI).

O: Diademed head right.

R: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΙΑΡΑΘOV ΕVΣEBOVΣ, Athena Nikephoros standing left, with spear and shield; T Λ across fields; in exergue, B.

Ex-Roma Numismatics, E-sale 98, 16 Jun 2022, lot 454.Ron C2

Ariarathes X Eusebes Philadelphos Drachm HGC 7, 854Ariarathes X Eusebes Philadelphos AR drachm

2.99g, 18.0mm, 0 degrees, Kingdom of Cappadocia. Eusebeia under Mount Argaios Mint A, Regnal year 4 (39-38 BCE)

Attribution: HGC 7, 854. Simonetta 1.

O: Diademed head right.

R: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΙΑPΑΘOV ΕVΣEBOVΣ KAI ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOV, Athena Nikephoros standing left with spear and shield, trophy to left; monogram above Δ(date) in inner right field.

Ex-Roma Numismatics, E-sale 97, 26 May 2022, lot 397.1 commentsRon C2

Ariobarzanes I Athena SEAR 7301Ariobarzanes I, Silver Drachm, Cappadocia, 95 – 63 BC, 17.6 mm, 3.89g, Sear 7301
OBV: Diademed bust right of Ariobarzanes I
REV: BASILEOS APIOBAPZANOY FIOPOMAIOY, Athena Nikephoros standing left, holding shield, spear and Nike; to left, monogram
SRukke

ARIOBARZANES I PHILOROMAIOS; KINGS of CAPPADOCIA AR DrachmOBVERSE: Diademed head right
REVERSE: Athena Nikephoros standing left; monogram to inner left
Mint A (Eusebeia-Mazaka) 68-67 BC
3.73 g, 16mm
Simonetta, Coins 38sLegatus

Ariobarzanes III Athena Cappadocian KingdomAriobarzanes III Eusebes Philoromaios, Cappadocian Kingdom, Silver Drachm, Mazaka-Eusebeia (Kayseri, Turkey) mint, 3.549g, 17.1mm, die axis 0o, 44 - 43 B.C., Simonetta p. 44, 1b; BMC Galatia p.
42, 1; Simonetta Collection p. 147, 2; SNGvA 6326 var. (monogram); HGC 7 852 (R2); SNG Cop -,

OBV: head right, with short hair and beard
REV: BAΣIΛEΩΣ APIOBAPZANOY EYΣEBOYΣ KAI ΦIΛOΠΩMIOY, Athena Nikephoros standing left, Nike offering wreath in right hand,
spear and grounded shield behind in left, star in crescent with horns up lower inner left,
monogram upper inner right, Θ (year 9) in exergue (off flan)

RARE

Ariobarzanes was an ally of Pompey, but after their defeat Julius Caesar received him well and kept his position.
He later refused to aid Cassius. Caesar's assassins declared him a traitor, invaded Cappadocia and executed him.

EX: Errett Bishop Collection
EX: Forvm Ancient Coins
SRukke

Ariobarzanes III DrachmAR Drachm
Size: 17mm, Weight: 3.53 grams, Die Axis: 12h

Cappadocian Kingdom, Ariobarzanes III Eusebes
Circa 52 – 42 BCE

Obverse: Anepigraphic.
Diademed bust to right.

Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ APIOBAPZANOY EYΣEBOYΣ KAI ΦIΛOPΩMAIOY (of King Ariobarzanes, pious and friend of the Romans)
Athena Nikephoros standing left, spear and grounded shield to right. Star in crescent monogram to left, monogram to right, and IA date in exergue (year 11, 42 BCE).

References: HGC 7, 853

Notes:
-Ariobarzanes III was the grandson of Mithradates VI of Pontos, and adopted the Pontic royal symbol of a star in crescent.
-Ariobarzanes III was allied with Pompey, but was allowed to keep his position under Julius Caesar. Following Caesar's assassination, he refused to aid Cassius. Cappadocia was invaded, and Ariobarzanes III was executed.

Purchased from Forvm Ancient Coins, 2016Pharsalos

Asia Minor, Caria, Rhodes, Helios, rose with bud Rhodes, 88-84 BC
Asia Minor, Caria
AR Drachm, magistrate Nikephoros
‘Plinthophoric’ coinage (‘plinthophoric’ for the square incuse around the reverse type)
Obv.: Radiate head of Helios right
Rev.: Rose with bud to right; NIKHΦOPOΣ above, hand holding grain ear to lower right, P-O
Ag, 2.11g, 14mm
Ref.: Jenkins, Rhodian, Group E, 249; HGC 6, 1461shanxi

Asia Minor, Cilicia, Tarsos - Tyche, ZeusCILICIA. Tarsos.
164-27 BC
Obv: Tyche seated right on chair, holding grain ears; to lower right, river god Kydnos swimming; TEN / ONT / OC to left.
Rev: TAPΣΕΩΝ. Zeus Nikephoros seated left on throne, holding sceptre; APC / AK / OY to left.
AE, 12.90 g. 26 mm
Ref.: Ziegler 650; SNG BN 1380-2; SNG Levante 982.
shanxi

Bactria, Indo-Scythes, Azes II, cf. Mitchiner 853eBactria, Indo-Scythes, Azes II(?)´, c.35-12 BC
AR - Drachm, 14.87mm, 1.89g, 90°
obv. BASILEWS [BASILEWN MEGALOV AZOV]
Azes on horse trotting r., with raised r. hand swinging whip
rev. [Maharajasa rajarajasa mahatasa Ayasa]
(Legend in Karoshti)
in lower l. field monogram, in lower r. field "a" (in Karoshti), above "B"
Zeus Nikephoros stg. frontal, head l., holding in l. arm transverse sceptre and in extended r. hand small Nike with
palm branch and wreath
ref. cf. Mitchiner 853e; BMC 19
F+
Thanks to Pekka K for the attribution!

Note: It is also assumed that there was only one Azes.

Jochen

Bactria; Antialkidas Drachm; Zeus Nikephoros seated, elephant forepartAntialkidas, ca.130-120 B.C. Indo-Greeks of Bactria. AR Drachm. 17mm,2.00g. BASILEWS NIKHFOROU ATIALKIDOU, Diademed and draped bust right, wearing kausia / Kharoshti inscription: Maharajasa jayadharasa Amtialkidasaeus, Zeus Nikephoros seated facing slightly left; to left, forepart of elephant left; monogram below throne. Bopearachchi Série 13B; SNG ANS 1098-103.Podiceps

Baktria, AntialkidesAntialkides Nikephoros. 130-120 BC. AR Drachm (2.36 gm, 16mm, 12h). Diademed and draped bust of Antialkides r. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ ΑΝΤΙΑΛΚΙΔΟΥ. / Zeus enthroned w/ sceptre in left arm & Nike in r., holding wreath. Elephant facing r. Monogram below throne. Karosthi legend Majarajasa jayadharasa Amtiakidasa (of Great King Antialkidas the Victory-bearer). aVF. Bt. Coral Gables, 1999. SNG ANS 9 #1058-1061; Bopearachchi Série 9A #5-6, Smithsonian 147; BMC 3; MIG 2 Type 275b; HGC 12 #255. Anaximander

Baktria, AntialkidesAntialkides Nikephoros. 130-120 BC. AR Drachm (2.38 gm, 16mm, 12h). Diademed and draped bust of Antialkides r. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ ΑΝΤΙΑΛΚΙΔΟΥ. / Zeus enthroned holding sceptre & Nike, holding wreath. Forepart of elephant l. Monogram below throne. Karosthi legend Majarajasa jayadharasa Amtiakidasa (of Great King Antialkidas the Victory-bearer). VF. Bt. Youssef Mishriki, 2001. Same obverse die: Bopearachchi Série 9B #7; BMC 15; SNG ANS 9 #1063; SNG Cop 7 #316. HGC 12 #255. cf MIG 2 Type 275a (monogram variant).Anaximander

Baktria, AntialkidesAntialkides Nikephoros. 130-120 BC. AR Drachm (2.41 gm, 16mm, 12h) of Pushkalavati. Diademed and draped bust of Antialkides r. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ ΑΝΤΙΑΛΚΙΔΟΥ. / Zeus enthroned l. w/ sceptre and Nike. Forepart of elephant l., holding wreath. Monogram below throne. Karosthi legend Majarajasa jayadharasa Amtiakidasa (of Great King Antialkidas the Victory-bearer). EF. Ponterio Auction CCIF 142 #1702. Bopearachchi Série 9B #7; HGC 12 #256; OCV-275a; Sear Greek 7631; SNG ANS 9 #1063; SNG Cop 7 #316. cf. MIG 2 Type 275a (monogram variant). Anaximander

Baktria, Archebios Archebios Dikaios Nikephoros. 75-65 BC. AR Tetradrachm (9.1 gm, 26mm, 12h). Diademed, draped & cuirassed bust r. in horned Boiotian helmet. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ ΑΡΧΕΒΙΟΥ. / Zeus-Mithra stdg, facing, brandishing thunderbolt & holding sceptre. Karosthi legend Maharajasa dhramikasa jayadharasa Arkhebiyasa (of Great King Archebios the Just Victory-bearer). Monogram ґ< to r. VF. CNG EA390 #250. Bopearachchi Série 4A #17-18; HGC 12 #433; MIG 3 Type 358a; SNG ANS 9 #1296.Anaximander

Baktria, Archebios Archebios Dikaios Nikephoros. 75-65 BC. AR Drachm (2.41 gm, 16mm, 12h) of En Gandhara. Diademed and draped bust r. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ ΑΡΧΕΒΙΟΥ. / Zeus-Mitra stdg, facing, brandishing thunderbolt and holding sceptre. Karosthi legend Maharajasa dhramikasa jayadharasa Arkhebiyasa (of Great King Archebios the Just Victory-bearer). Monogram ґ< to r. VF. Bt. Coral Gables, 2001. Bopearachchi Série 3C #9-15, Smithsonian #164-171; HGC 12 #439; MIG 3 Type 357b; SNG ANS 9 #1292-1294; SNG Cop 7 (Parthia-India) #328-329. cf. Sear Greek 7681 var. Anaximander

Bardas Parsakoutenos, magistros and doux of Anatolikon. Lead seal c. AD 970-990 10291|Bardas Parsakoutenos, magistros and doux of Anatolikon. Lead seal c. AD 970-990
Star with six rays ending in something resembling arrows; circular invocational legend + KE ROHÎ˜EI TW CW Î”UÎ›W
+RAPÎ”|MAÎ“ICTP,|S Î”UÎž TWN| ANATOÎ›’K|TWN OÎ AT|O Î APCK’ in six lines
30mm; 16.24gram.

Before turning to the identification of the seal’s owner, there are a number of issues to be addressed about the reverse legend. Up to the fourth line, all is clear. A nominative legend listing Bardas’ dignity of magistros and his office of doux ton Anatolikon. The last line has his family name Pars(a)k(outenos). The fifth line, however, does not make sense. It might be an engraver’s error, repeating TWN of the third line and O Î AP of the last line. This explanation, even though unelegant, has to do for now, unless an otherwise unknown office or command is meant.
The seal’s owner is probably the person named in Leon Diakonos (VII.1) as one of three brothers Parsakoutenos, who backed Bardas Phokas the younger during his rebellion of AD 970 against John I Tzimiskes. These brothers, Theodore, Bardas and Nikephoros took their name, according to Leon, “after the city of their birth, Parsakouta”, which is a village on the road between Nymphaion and Sardis in the Thrakesian theme (p. 162, n.4 of the English edition). Leon adds that the Parsakoutenoi were cousins of Bardas Phokas and that they held the rank of patrikios and adds that they ‘mustered troops with great zeal’. Skylitzes (291.13-14) adds that Theodore and Nikephoros were the sons of the patrikios Theodoulos Parsakoutenos, and were exarchs in Cappadocia (p. 162, n.3). The rebellion, however, was extinguished by the skilled general Bardas Skleros, and Bardas Phokas was temporarily imprisoned.
Leon Diakonos once again mentions Bardas Parsakoutenos in book X, chapter 7, during the revolt of Bardas Skleros. He is now called magistros, a higher rank than patrikios, which implies that his earlier allegience to a usurper had not frustrated his political career. In the late 970’s, Skleros conquered large parts of Asia and was threatening to blockade the Dardanelles, hindering merchants and grain transports to the capital. In the end, he was defeated by Bardas Phokas on 24th of March 979 and fled to Muslim territory. But before his final defeat on the battleground, according to Leon Diakonos, his fortress at Abydos was seized, his army destroyed, and fire was set to his fleet of triremes by an imperial fleet of fireships dispatched from the capital under the command of Bardas Parsakoutenos. The seal, listing Bardas’ dignity as magistros, not patrikios as attested in AD 970, might well be from this period.
1 commentsGert

BCC LT97 Lead Tessera Zeus NikephorosLead Tessera
Caesarea Maritima
1st to 4th Century CE
Obv: Zeus Nicephoros seated left
on throne holding Victory/Nike.
Rev:Blank
13.5 x 11 x 2.75mm 1.95gm. Axis:NA
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1974
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome

Bithynia, Herakleia Pontika AR TetradrachmIn the name and types of Lysimachos. Circa 288/7-282/1 BC.
Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammonã€‚
Athena Nikephoros seated to left, resting left arm on shield, transverse spear in background; Î’Î‘Î£Î™Î›Î•Î©Î£ to right, Î›Î¥Î£Î™ÎœÎ‘XÎŸÎ¥ crowned by Nike to left, HP monogram below throne, club in exergue.
SNG Stancomb 822; Thompson 178; Müller 365; HGC 7, 1750j.
17.04g, 28mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine.1 commentsLeo

BRUTTIUM. Rhegion (260 - 215 B.C.)Æ23
O: Helmeted head of Athena left.
R: Athena Nikephoros standing left.
5.7g
Reference: SNG ANS 756-760; Rutter, HN 25542 commentsMat

Byzantine Empire, temp. Nikephoros III, 1078-1083AE Anonymous Follis, Class I, 6.2g, 27mm, 6h; Constantinople mint.
Obv.: Bust of Christ.
Rev.: Ornate cross on floreate base.
Reverence: SB 1889
Notes: eBay, wqJohn Anthony

Byzantion - AR tetradrachmin the name of Lysimachos
circa 125-75 BC
Head of the deified Alexander with Ammon's horns right
Athena Nikephoros seated left
BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ΛYΣIMAXOY
monogram (ΠΩΛYB) to left; BY below throne
trident in exergue
Dewing 1361, Müller 204. Marinescu 508 (O. 211 R. 483) issue 149; Gorny & Mosch: Auction 160 lot 1182, Künker Auction 174 lot 174
16,9g 34mmJ. B.

Cappadocia, Kings, 014 Ariobarzanes III. Eusebes Philoromaios (52-42 B.C.), AR-Drachm, SNG Cop. 162, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ...,Athena Nicephorus standing left, #1Cappadocia, Kings, 014 Ariobarzanes III. Eusebes Philoromaios (52-42 B.C.), AR-Drachm, SNG Cop. 162, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΙΟΒΑΡΖΑΝΟΥ ΕΥΣΕΒΟΥΣ ΚΑΙ ΦΙΛΟΡΩΜΑΙΟΥ, Athena Nicephorus standing left, #1
avers: Diademed, bearded head of king right.
reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΙΟΒΑΡΖΑΝΟΥ ΕΥΣΕΒΟΥΣ ΚΑΙ ΦΙΛΟΡΩΜΑΙΟΥ, Athena Nikephoros standing left, star in a crescent to inner left, monogram to inner right, Θ (date, year=9) in exergue.
exergue: -/-//Θ, diameter:15,5-16,5mm, weight: 3,58g, axes: 0h,
mint: Cappadocia, Kings, Ariobarzanes III Eusebes Philoromaios, date: Θ (year-9), 44 B.C., ref: Simonetta 1b, SNG Copenhagen 162, SNG von Aulock 6327.
Q-0011 commentsquadrans

CARIAN ISLANDS, RHODES, 230-205 BCDidrachm, 20mm, 6.75g

O. Radiate hd of Helios 3/4 facing r.
R. Rose with bud to right, MNAΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ; above, P-O flanking stem; to left, Athena Nikephoros standing left.

Karl 475, BMC 143, Ashton 208, SNG von Aulock 2807, SNG Copenhagen 765

Ex Washington Numismatic Gallery3 commentsrobertpe

Cilicia, Aigeai. AR Tetradrachm.Dated Civic Year 17 (30/29 BC). AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 14.38g, 11h). Arnold-Biucchi, Tresor 84-122 var. (D4/R-[unlisted reverse die]); SNG France-2280 (same obverse die); SNG Levante-; SNG von Aulock-; DCA-355. Obverse Turreted and veiled bust of Tyche right. Reverse Athena Nikephoros standing left; DI and club to left, IZ (date) and delta in exergue, ethnic in right field; all within wreath. Extra fine with a hint of die wear. Well centered. Rare (R1), especially with unrecorded reverse die.

Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd. Auction V, lot 413
Ex CNG

In classical times the modern city of Ayas was called Aigeai and belonged to Greater Cilicia (Cilicia Pedias). The site is strategically located on the Gulf of Issos and was originally founded by Greco-Macedonian colonists and named after the Macedonian capital Aegae. Due to its strategic location in launching attacks against Armenia, Pontos and Parthia, Julius Caesar gave the city a special status of oppidum liberum or a “free city” in autumn of 47 BC, probably early November of that year.

2 commentsJason T

Cilicia, Tarsus. Pseudo-autonomous issue. Cilicia, Tarsus. Pseudo-autonomous issue. Circa 1st century AD. (Time of Tiberius?)
Æ26mm, 10.98 g, 12h. Uncertain magistrate.
Obv. - Tyche seated right on seat decorated with eagle, holding grain ears;
below, river-god Kydnos swimming right, MHTPO/ΠOΛEΩC - PI / ΠAΠЄ to right;
all within bead-and-reel border. Rev. - Zeus Nikephoros enthroned left; TAPC(EΩN) to right;
countermark under the throne on reverse, figure standing left within incuse oval.
SNG BN 1377-82; SNG Levante 983; RPC II 1729 var.;
countermark ref.: Howgego –; Naumann 98, lot 412.
Ex Naumann 128, lot.556
maxthrax

Civic Issue under Maximinus IIAnonymous Civic Issue during the time of Maximinus II, AE Quarter Follis, c.310-312, Antioch, Officina 10
GENIO AN_TIOCHENI
Tyche, turreted and veiled, seated facing on rock, river-god Orontes swimming in front
APOLLONI-SANCTO
Apollo standing facing, head left, patera in right hand, lyre in left
I in right field
SMA in exergue
16mm x 17mm, 1.65g
RIC VI, --; Vagi 2954
purchased 09/09/2007
Note: The Civic Issues of Antioch, Alexandria and Nicomedia were thought to have been produced by Julian II when RIC VI was written, therefore the entire series is missing. This series was produced during the period of Christian persecution by Maximinus II, Diocletian and Galerius and the Antioch issues portray important local statues: the Tyche erected by Eutychides (a pupil of Lysippus), the Apollo by Bryaxis of Athens and possibly the Zeus Nikephoros of the Temple of Apollo at Daphne which Antiochos IV commissioned for his great festival of 167 BC.

Historical information from Coinage of the Roman Empire, Vol II, p.516 by David Vagi
Johnny

Civic Issue under Maximinus II AE 14.8 mm 1.33 grams 310-312 AD
1/4 Nummus
OBV :: IOVI CONS-ERVATORI. Zeus sitting left on throne holding scepter in left and glode in right hands
REV :: VICTOR-IA AVGG. Nike walking left holding wreath in right hand, palm in left. Delta in left , Epsilon in right fields
EX :: unknown
Minted in Antioch ?
Vagi 2955, Sear ( under Julian II) 4080
purchased 04/2008

Note: The Civic Issues of Antioch, Alexandria and Nicomedia were thought to have been produced by Julian II when RIC VI was written, therefore the entire series is missing. This series was produced during the period of Christian persecution by Maximinus II, Diocletian and Galerius and the Antioch issues portray important local statues: the Tyche erected by Eutychides (a pupil of Lysippus), the Apollo by Bryaxis of Athens and possibly the Zeus Nikephoros of the Temple of Apollo at Daphne which Antiochos IV commissioned for his great festival of 167 BC.

Historical information taken from Coinage of the Roman Empire, Vol II, p.516 by David Vagi
Johnny

Cleopatra Thea & Antiochos VIII. Zeus Nikephoros Tetradrachm of Damascus.Seleukids. Cleopatra Thea & Antiochos VIII. 125-121 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.53 gm, 28.1mm, 1h) Damascus, 121 BC. Jugate diademed busts right. / Zeus Nikephoros enthroned left, holding Nike & sceptre. ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ ΚΛΕΟΠΑΤΡΑΣ ΘΕΑΣ | ΚΑΙ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ. ѦΡ to left, ѦΡ below throne, and ΒꟼΡ (SE 192) in ex. VF. CNG 51 #544. Ex-Russel Bement Jr. Coll. Same obv. die: SC 2267.2a; ACNAC Dewing #2628; Newell LSM 87 = ANS Mantis 1944.100.75457; BnF De Clercq 231; BMC 3; DCA 253. HGC 9 #1182e; SNG Spaer 2491. cf. Houghton CSE I #848 (same obv. die, ѦΙ under throne).Anaximander

Cleopatra Thea, queen of Syria (with son, Antiochos VIII).AR Tetradrachm (27 mm). Antioch mint, 125-121 BCE.
Obv: Conj. busts r.
Rev: BASILISSHS/ KLEOPATRAS/ KAI/ BASILEWS/ ANTIOXOU, Zeus Nikephoros seated l., holding lotus-tipped scepter; IE outer left, A under throne. SNG Spaer 2437. Cf. Sear 7135.1 comments

Demetrios II Nikator. 2nd reign. Zeus Nikephoros Tetradrachm of Damascus.Seleukids. Demetrios II Nikator, 2nd reign. 129-125 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.12 gm, 30.3mm, 12h) of Damascus, 129-128/7 BC. Diademed, horned, and bearded head right. / Zeus Nikephoros enthroned left, holding Nike & sceptre. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ | [ΘΕΟΥ] ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ, ΞΔ below throne. ex: [ΕΠ]Ρ (SE 185). VF. Bt. Louis di Lauro, 1999. SC 2181.3b; HGC 9 #1116d; DCA 223; Newell LSM 70; Gorny & Mosch Sale 237 #1502 (same dies); Naville Sale X #1344; Hirsch Sale XVI #1449; McClean III #9930. cf. SNG Spaer 2266 var (ΔΠΡ); Houghton CSE I #838, CSE II #668d (same).Anaximander

Demetrius IISELEUKID EMPIRE. Demetrios II Nikator. Second reign, 129-125 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 16.46 g, 1h). Damaskos mint. Dated SE 185 (128/7 BC). Diademed head right / Zeus Nikephoros seated left; monogram to outer left, monogram below throne, [EÎ Î¡ (date) in exergue]. SC 2181.5; Schwei Group 4, 64 (A10/P37 – this coin); HGC 9, 1116d; DCA 223. VF, toned, deposits on reverse.

Ex George Bernert Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 106, 13 September 2017), lot 476; Cederlind BBS 132 (4 October 2004), lot 86; Peus 283 (14 May 1974), lot 143.arash p

Diocletian, 284 - 305 A.D.Obverse - IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS PF AVG Diocletian bust right 3/4 in front
Reverse - IOVI CONSERVATOR-I AVGG, TR, XXI. Jupiter and Diocletian face to face. Diocletian is standing to the left, turned right, dressed militarily, holding a septerin left hand. Jupiter is naked standing at right, turned left, the coat on the shoulder, holding a long Septeron the left hand and a globe nikephoros on the right hand giving to the emperor.NORMAN K

Diocletian, RIC 329 Treveir 284-305 CE.
Obverse: IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: IOVI CONSERVATOR-I AVGG, TR. Jupiter & Diocletian face to face. Diocletian is standing to the left, turned right, dressed in militrary, holding a scepter in left hand. Jupiter is naked standing at right, turned left, the coat on the shoulder, holding a long Scepter, the left hand and a globe nikephoros in the right hand, giving to the emperor.
Mintmark XXI, Treveir, 23.2 mm., 4.0 g.

Comments: The workshop of Tripolis is rare. Opened at the time of the reform of 274 Aurelian's reign, will close under the diarchy in 290. Antioch, as the nearby workshop of Tripolis, seems to serve as military dispensary supplying the army funds in order to pay the troops in the field.
History: Diocletian, born in 245 in Dalmatia (Split), is an Illyrian Emperor. It is purple after eliminating Aper, praetorian prefect and father-in-law and assassin of Numerien, November 20 284. Fighting first against Carin, youngest son of Carus, he was defeated at the Margus the following year; but Carin is murdered and Diocletian remains only August. He appointed Maximian, a compatriot, Caesar in November 285, then auguste April 1 286. It just created a new political regime, the diarchy where two emperors share political and military power, but Maximian remains subordinate to Diocletian. Diocletian ranks under the Jovian (Jupiter) protection while Maximian was Herculean gasoline (of Hercules). Diocletian spent the first ten years of his reign to make war in the East, while Maximian remains in the West. Diocletian was the first emperor of Bas Empire, in the words of Gibbons, and the originator of the dominate.NORMAN K

Elymais - Kamnaskires II. Nikephoros (?), ca. 145 -139 BCAr dr., 4,7gr, 18,09mm,
Alram 433, pl. 14 , Van’t H. 2.1.2-1b, J. Dilmaghani, “Parthian Coins from Mithradates II. to Orodes II.” in Num. Chron. 1986, p. 217, and plate 24.2;
Mint: Susa (?), axis: 08:00h;
Obv.: bare headed floating bust, right, w/diadem and 2 ribbons; short Greek style hair, no beard or mustache; large ear; reed and pellet border 6:00 - 15:00;
Rev.: Apollo, left, on omphalos, holding bow and arrow; BAΣIΛEΩΣ on the right side, (K)AMN(retrograde)AΣKI(POY) on the left side, exergual line, in exergue: HΣ; whether this is a date is uncertain.1 commentsSchatz

Elymais -- Kamnaskires II. Nikephoros, ca. 145 - 139 BCAR tdr., 15,38gr., 26,92mm;
Alram 431, Van’t Haaff type 2.1.1-4,
mint: Susa, axis: 6h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem and ribbons; short hair in curls, thin mustache, cheek hair, no beard; monogr. ∊ over A in left field, reel and pellet border 7 - 14;
rev.: naked Apollo, left, w/bow and arrow, seated on pineapple like omphalos, exergual line, dotted border 13 - 17:30h; 3-line legend: KAMNAΣKIP(OY) BAΣIΛEΩΣ (N)IKΗΦOPOY;
roughness and corrosion on both sides;

ex: CNG 66, #831, ex: Bellaria Collection; ex: B. Peus 343, # 215.
3 commentsSchatz

Ephesos Drachm of Lysimachos.Thrace. Lysimachos. 323-281 BC. AR Drachm (3.44 gm, 12.7mm, 6h) of Ephesos. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon. / Athena Nikephoros seated left, arm resting on shield, holding Nike. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ. Α below throne, remnants of spearhead or kithara to left. gF. Bt. Gables Coin 1998. HGC 3.2 #1753d; Müller 60; M.Thompson 173. Same dies: Savoca Numismatik 34th Silver Auction #49; Triskeles Auctions Sale 26 (7 Dec 2018) #131. cf. CNG 505 #81.Anaximander

Germany, Berlin, The propylon of the Sanctuary of Athena Nikephoros from the Pergamon Acropolis, Pergamon Museum BerlinThe monumental gateway, which stood at the northeast corner of the sanctuary, was built by Eumenes II in the early 2nd century BC. The two-storey building, had a porch of four Doric columns (tetrastyle) on the ground floor, above which was a dedicatory inscription by Eumenes to Athena Nikephoros. The upper storey was a balcony with four Ionic columns and fronted by a military frieze depicting armour and weapons. The Sanctuary of Athena Nikephoros, on the southwest corner of the walled citadel on the Acropolis, was one of Pergamon's oldest religious centres, used for the worship of Athena and Nike. The cult of Athena at Pergamon had associations with the city's mythical founder Telephos, the son of Herakles and Auge, who was a priestess of Athena. The Attalid rulers of Pergamon claimed to be descendants of Telephos, and thus of Herakles and Auge.Joe Sermarini

GREEKAR didrachm. Rhodes ( Islands of Caria) c. 250-229 BC. 6,75 grs. 12 h. Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right / Rose in profile, bud to right. MNAΣIMAXOΣ ( magistrate ) above. P-O flanking stem. To left, Athena Nikephoros standing left.
SNG von Aulock 2807. SNG Copenhagen 765.3 commentsbenito

GREEK Lesbos Mytilene Lysimachos TetradrachmGREEK Thracian kings, Lysimachos (323-281) Tetradrachm (17,09g), Mytilene, ca. 294-290 Obverse Head of the deified Alexander III. With Diadem and Ammonshorn right. Reverse BAÎ£IÎ›EÎ©Î£ / Î›YÎ£IMAXOY, Athena Nikephoros with lance on throne with shield left, in the inner l. Field monogram and lyra, in the section Î”. Thompson - (cf. 133), Müller - (cf. 403). Minimal double strike.
H.D. Rauch auction 97 lot 98, 2015.
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GREEK, Caria, ISLANDS off CARIA, RhodesCirca 250-229 BC. AR Didrachm (6.61 g, 12h). Mnasimachos, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right / Rose with bud to right; MNAΣIMAXOΣ above; to left, Athena Nikephoros standing left. Ashton 208; SNG Keckman 537-9; SNG Copenhagen 765

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GREEK, CSE 937 (this coin); CSE Plate 56, 937 (this coin)Seleukid Kingdom, Seleukos I Nikator, 312-281 BC, AR Tetradrachm - Seleukeia on the Tigris

Head of Herakles right wearing lion skin headdress.
Î’Î‘Î£Î™Î›Î•Î©Î£ Î£EÎ›EYKOY Zeus Nikephoros seated left, NO in left field.

SC 119.3(a); HGC 9, 16f; ESM 23 (same dies A27-P79); CSE 937 (this coin); CSE 2, 58 (AHNS 1047).
Seleukeia on the Tigris mint ca. 300-296 BC.

(25 mm, 16.91 g, 12h).
ex-William K. Raymond Collection; ex- Arthur Houghton Collection.

Some time in the last five years of the fourth century BC the mint at Seleukeia on the Tigris opened to issue coinage in the name of Seleukos. Initial issues maintained the Zeus Aëtophoros (eagle) reverse image. However, shortly thereafter, the Zeus Nikephoros (Nike) image was introduced in parallel with the Aëtophoros image. The Nikephoros reverse was a direct allusion to Seleukos victory over Antigonos at Ipsos in 301 BC. This is one of three known examples of SC 119.3(a). The others are ESM 23 in the Danish national collection Copenhagen and CSE 2, 58 (AHNS 1047). Seleucid Coins lists another from the Tricala 1979 hoard (CH IX, 000) in the Athens Numismatic Museum, but this is in fact an example of ESM 24 (Zeus Aëtophoros) that was incorrectly catalogued as ESM 23 by Oeconomides - refer Oeconomides Pl. 66, 109. All noted examples are from the same obverse die. The obverse of this coin is a die match to that of a Zeus Aëtophoros issue with identical NO primary control which is now found in the Berlin collection (ESM 24; Newell Pl V, 4). n.igma

GREEK, Macedonian Kingdom, Lysimachos (305-281 BC), AR Drachm, ThraceKINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Drachm (19mm, 4.34 g, 1h). Ephesos mint. Struck 294-287 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, spear behind; tripod to inner left, Greek Z in exergue. Thompson 170 var. (monogram); Müller –; CNG 75, lot 114 corr. = Gorny & Mosch 152, lot 1287 (same obv. die); Numismatica Genevensis SA VII, lot 165 = Gorny & Mosch 155, lot 59. Superb EF, toned.

This issue parallels Thompson 170, which has the tripod to the inner left and a monogram on the throne or in exergue. For a drachm of the present variety, with the Greek Z on the throne, see CNG E-199, lot 98 (struck from the same die as the present coin).1 commentsLeo

Greek, Macedonian Kingdom, Lysimachos [unlisted rev. die]KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 16.83 g, 1h). Alexandreia Troas mint. Struck circa 297/6-282/1 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background BAÎ£IÎ›Eâ„¦Î£ , Î›YÎ£IMAXOY ; monogram to inner left, ligate Î˜E on throne. Meadows, Earliest 22 (A13/R– [unlisted rev. die]); Thompson 161; Müller –; SNG Berry 438 (same obv. die). Good VF, toned, some porosity, a few minor marks under tone. Rare.

From The Sam Mansourati Collection
Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
12 commentsSam

GREEK, Miller & Hoover AJN 22 (2010), 41 (this coin illustrated on plate 14) Seleukid Kingdom, Seleukos I Nikator, 312-281 BC, AR Tetradrachm - Sardis 282-281 BC
Head of Herakles right wearing lion-skin headdress.
Î’Î‘Î£Î™Î›Î•Î©Î£ Î£EÎ›EYKOY Zeus Nikephoros seated left, EP monogram to left, AÎ£ beneath throne.

SC 3.3a; HGC 9, 16a; Miller & Hoover AJN 22 (2010), 41 (this coin illustrated on plate 14) dies A1/P7; Nelson "Seleucus I" Hoard (CH 10.265) 726-732 (this coin); WSM 1352 Î±, A1/ P7.

Seleukos’ military mint at Sardis 282-281 BC.

(25 mm, 17.12 g, 12h).

ex- Commerce "Seleucus I" Hoard (CH 10.265).

References:
Miller, R. P. and O. D. Hoover. 2010. The Sardes Mint under Seleucus I Nicator. American Journal of Numismatics Second Series, 22, 25-34.

Nelson, B. R. 2010 Commerce (“Seleucus I” Hoard) 2005 (CH 10.265). In CH 10, 73-104.

CH 10 = Hoover, O., A. Meadows and U. Wartenberg, eds. 2010. Coin hoards, Volume X: Greek Hoards. New York: Royal Numismatic Society/American Numismatic Society.1 commentsn.igma

GREEK, Seleukid Kingdom, Alexander I Balas, AR Tetradrachm (Antioch on the Orontes mint)Seleukid Empire, Alexander I Balas AR Tetradrachm. Antioch on the Orontes, circa 151-146 BC. Diademed head right / Zeus Nikephoros seated to left, holding sceptre; BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY to right, ΘEOΠATOPOΣ EYEPΓETOY to left, monogram in exergue. SC 1781q; HGC 9, 875a. 16.80g, 30mm, 1h.

Ex Roma Numismatics Auction XXI (Day 1), 24th March 2021, Lot 303.
Ex Leu Numismatik Auction 7, 24th October 2020, Lot 1366.
Ex Leu Numismatik Auction 2, 11th May 2018, Lot 155.1 commentsPaulus J

GREEK, Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochos IV, AR Tetradrachm, 168-164 B.C.Seleukid Kings of Syria, Antiochos IV Epiphanes AR Tetradrachm. Antioch, 168-164 BC.
Obv: Diademed head right.
Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY ΘEOY EΠIΦANOYΣ NIKEΦOPOY, Zeus Nikephoros seated left.
SC 1397a; Le Rider, Antioche 194-195; HGC 9, 619. 16.62g, 30mm, 1h.

GREEK, THRACE, Lysimachos Drachm (305-281 BC )AR Drachm (17mm, 4.18 g, 8h). Ephesos mint. Struck circa 294-287 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, spear behind; lyre to inner left, A on throne. Thompson 174; Müller 355. XF. Drachms of this type are Rare.

From The Sam Mansourati Collection
4 commentsSam

Greeks, Baktrian: Archebios Dikaios Nikephoros (75-65 BC) Æ Quadruple Unit (Bopearachchi 13C; SNG ANS 1315–6)Obv: Diademed and draped bust of Zeus right, with scepter over shoulder
Rev: Palms and piloi of the Dioskouroi; monogram in exergueQuant.Geek

Indo Scythian, Azez, billon drachm Obv. BASILEWS BASILEON MEGALOU AZOU King on horseback right raising right hand
Rev. Zeus Nikephoros standing left holding wreath bearing Nike and a sceptre / monogram to rightSkyler

Indo-Scythian - Azes I (58-12 BCE)Metal/Size: AR 15 mm; Weight: 2.37 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Uncertain Mint in Western Gandhara Region; Date: 58-15 BCE; Obverse: King on horseback riding right, wearing cataphractus and holding whip or according to Hoover an elephant goad - 'BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MAΓAΛOΥ AZOΥ' (King of Kings Azes the Great). Reverse: Zeus Nikephoros standing left, holding Nike and scepter - Kharoshthi letter dhram right. References: Senior #105var.museumguy

Indo-Scythian - Azes I (58-12 BCE)Metal/Size: AR 15 mm; Weight: 2.19 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Uncertain Mint in Western Gandhara Region; Date: 58-12 BCE; Obverse: King on horseback riding right, wearing cataphractus and holding whip or according to Hoover an elephant goad - 'BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MAΓAΛOΥ AZOΥ' (King of Kings Azes the Great) - Kharoshthi letter to right. Reverse: Zeus Nikephoros standing left, holding Nike and scepter - Kharoshthi symbols to left and right. References: Senior #105var.museumguy

Indo-Scythian Kings. Azes I, c. 57-12 BC.AR Tetradrachm, 23mm, 9.8g, 3h.
Obv.: BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOΥ / AZOΥ; King on horseback right, holding spear; Karosthi letter ba in right field.
Rev.: MAHARAJASA RAJARAJASA MAHATASA AYASA, in Karosthi; Zeus Nikephoros standing left; monogram in left field, monogram and Karosthi letter ba in right field.
Reference: cf. Senior type 105ff. / 17-103-76John Anthony

Kamnaskires II NikephorosAE unit, c. 147 - 139 BC
Van't Haaff 2.7Kamnaskires

Kamnaskires II NikephorosAE unit, c. 147 - 139 BC
Van't Haaff 2.71 commentsKamnaskires

Kingdom of Cappadocia, Ariobarzanes I. Philoromaios, Simonetta 45aAriobarzanes I. Philoromaios, 97-63 BC
AR - drachm, 3.82g, 17.7mm, 0°
struck 67-66 BC
obv. diademed heád r.
rev. BASILEWS ARIOBARZAN FILORWMAIOV
Athena Nikephoros stg. l., holding Nike with wreath in extended r. hand, holding in l. hand
spear and shield set on ground;
in inner l. field monogram GA, beneath LA (year 31)
ref.: Simonetta 45a; Simonetta coll. 61; BMC Galatia p.40, 22; SNG Copenhagen 156; not in SNG von Aulock,
nor in SNG Fitzwilliam
VF, toned

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Kingdom of Cappadocia, Ariobarzanes III. Eusebes Philoromaios, Simonetta 3aAriobarzanes III. Eusebes Philoromaios, 52-42 BC
AR - drachm, 3.79g, 16.5mm, 0°
struck in Mazaka or Eusebeia, 42 BC
obv. diademed head r.
rev. BASILEWS ARIOBARZ[ANOY] EYSE[BOYS] [KAI FILORWMAIOY] (outside the flan)
Athena Nikephoros stg. l., holding Nike with wreath in extended r. hand and in l. hand spear and shield
set on ground.
in inner l. field star in crescent, in inner r. field monogram
beneath IA (year 11) (outside the flan)
ref. Simonetta 3a; Simonetta coll. 4 var.; BMC Galatia p.42, 4; SNG von Aulock 6326; not in SNG
Copenhagen, nor in SNG Fitzwilliam
F, toned
ex coll. Elvira Clain-Stefanelli (1914-2001; she was director and curator of the Smithsonian Institution and an important numismatist, like her husband)

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