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didrachm, 330/290 BC
7.82 g
obv: head of Demeter left
rev: ear of grain, tongs to left, META to right
(Johnston C 4.20 (this coin); Rutter, Historia Numorum 1583)
from Ars Classica 15, Luzern 1930, No. 167, ex Künker e-Auction 17, No. 72 commentsareich

Ionia, Samos. Didrachm; Ionia, Samos; Magistrate Asklepiades, 310-300 BC, Didrachm, 6.22g. Barron-p. 214, 2b (this coin). Obv: Facing lion's scalp. Rx: Forepart of ox r. with dotted truncation, SA and olive branch below, [A]SK?H?IA?[HS] above. Ex M & M List 169, 1957, no. 18; this coin listed in Barron's monograph on Samos (1966).
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Lucania, Metapontum: AR didrachm, 330-290 BC, 7.79gm, 20.4mm. Obv: Head of Demeter right with corn leaves in hair, (celator's signature?) DA[I] under chin. Rev: META; ear of barley with leaf to right, above which plow, below which MA[X]. Johnston C 1.38; HN Italy 1581.2 commentspaul1888

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Ancient Roman Empire
Emperor Antoninus Pius ( 138 - 161 AD )
Silver Didrachm (two drachmai) of Caesarea, Cappadocia.

(titles in Greek)
obv: Bare headed bust of Antoninus Pius facing right, draped and cuirassed. Seen from Behind.
rev: Pietas, unveiled, standing left, raising right hand over lighted altar and holding open box in left hand.

Weight: 5.9 Grams.
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001. Didrachm.Didrachm, ca 225-212 BC, Rome mint.
Obverse: Janiform heads.
Reverse: ROMA / Jupiter in quadriga, holding spear and hurling thunderbolt.
Victory behind him.
6.70 gm., 24 mm.
Syd. #64; Sear #31.Callimachus

020p Vespasian with Titus (69-79 A.D.), Cappadocia, Caesarea, Galatia-Cappadocia, RPC II 1650, AR-Didrachm, Laureate head of Titus right, #1020p Vespasian with Titus (69-79 A.D.), Cappadocia, Caesarea, Galatia-Cappadocia, RPC II 1650, AR-Didrachm, Laureate head of Titus right, #1
avers: AYTOKPA KAICAP OYЄCΠACIANOC CЄBACTOC, Laureate head of Vespasian right.
reverse: AYTO KAI OYЄCΠACIANOC CЄBACTOY YIOC, Laureate head of Titus right.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 19,0-20,0mm, weight: 6,73g, axis: 0h,
mint: City: Caesarea, Region: Cappadocia, Province: Galatia-Cappadocia,
date: 69-79 A.D.,
ref: RPC II 1650, Sydenham 102, Metcalf Conspectus 4, Ganschow 66b,
Q-0013 commentsquadrans

030 - Vespasian Didrachm, Cappadocia, Caesarea - NikeObv:- AVTOKPA KAICAP OVECPACIANOC CEBACTOC, Laureate head right
Rev:- NIKH CEBACTH, Victory walking right, holding wreath and palm
Minted in Cappadocia, Caesarea. A.D. 77 - 78

Weight 7.23g. 20.30mm.maridvnvm

030 - Vespasian Didrachm, Cappadocia, Caesarea - Sydenham, Caesarea 102Obv:- AVTOKPA KAICAP OVECPACIANOC CEBACTOC, Laureate head right
Rev:- AVTO KAI OVECPACIANOC CEBACTOV VIOC, Laureate head of Titus right
Minted in Cappadocia, Caesarea. A.D. 76 - 77
Reference:- Sydenham, Caesarea 102; Metcalf, Caesarea 4. RPC 1650.

Weight 7.05g. 19.38mm.2 commentsmaridvnvm

030 Zeugitana, Carthage, 310-290 BCElectrum shekel-didrachm, 18.5mm, 7.43g, nice VF
Head of Tanit left, wreathed with corn; she wears necklace and triple-drop earring; dot before neck / Horse standing right on exergal line; three pellets under exergual line.
Certificate of Authenticity by David R. Sear, ACCS
Ex: Apollo Numismatics
Jenkins V, 282-2; Müller p. 84, 523 commentsLawrence W

2012 Highlights A few favorites from 2012

1: Lucania, Metapontum didrachm, c. 350 - 330 BC

2: Julius Caesar denarius, 44 BC

3: Publius Fonteius P.f. Capito denarius, c. 55 - 54 BC

4: Tiberius, denarius, 15 - 16 AD

5: Titus, Antioch denarius, 72 - 73 AD

6: Asia Minor, Carian Islands drachm, c. 88 - 84 BC

7: Tiberius, Olba, Cilicia Æ 24, c. 14 - 16 AD

8: Caius Fonteius denarius, 114 - 113 BC

9: Severus Alexander denarius, 231 AD

10: Maximinus I, Alexandria tetradrachm, 235 - 236 AD4 commentsMatt Inglima

3101 CAPPADOCIA, Caesaraea Hadrian Didrachm, 128-138 AD Mount Argaeus three starsReference.
RPC III, 3101; S —, Metcalf Conspectus 96c, Ganschow 174c

Obv. ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒΑϹΤΟϹ
Laureate head of Hadrian, r., with drapery on l. shoulder, aegis

Rev. ΥΠΑΤΟϹ Γ ΠΑΤΗΡ ΠΑΤΡ
Mt Argaeus surmounted by star; to l. and r., stars

7.41 gr
21 mm
6h2 commentsokidoki

A Metapontine Nomos Depicting LeukipposGreek (Late Classical). Lucania, Metapontion AR Nomos (21mm, 7.79g, 7h), temp. Alexander Molossian, King of Epirus, c. 340-330 BCE.
Obv: Helmeted head of Leukippos right; to left, lion's head; below, monogram (Gamma?).
Rev: META. Grain ear with leaf, club of Hercules above leaf; below, AMI (monogram of Alexander).
Ref: Johnston class B 2.35; HN Italy 1575; F.S. Benson, "Ancient Greek Coins: II. Magana Graecia" (AJN 35.1, 1900) No. 23 & ill. 15 [LINK] = Nanteuil 159 (same dies).
Prov: Ex-VAuctions Triskeles. Ex-JB (Edmonton, d. 2019) Collection (with his original insert)

Notes: Metapontion was one of the Greek colonies on the Italian peninsula known collectively as Magna Graecia, settled by the Achaeans around the turn of the 7th century BCE. Leukippos, who appears in Corinthian helmet on the obverse, was the legendary founder of the city who reputedly led the first settlement. Johnston attributed this scarce pair of "mature dies" to the same artist who engraved the finest Distater dies, or possibly an engraver under his tutelage, very closely approximating his refined style.
[ALT: Stater, Didrachm, Leucippus, Metapontum]1 commentsCurtis JJ

Alexander III The Great, Macedonian Kingdom, 336 - 323 B.C., Ancient CounterfeitFouree silver plated didrachm, cf. Price 3603 (official, Babylon mint, 325 -323 B.C., very rare), F, plating breaks, 4.936g, 17.2mm, 270o, obverse Herakles' head right, clad in Nemean lion scalp headdress tied at neck; reverse ALEXAND[POY], Zeus seated left, legs uncrossed, holding eagle and scepter; M in left field, monogram below throneCaffaro

Antoninus Pius Didrachm CaesareaAntoninus Pius, Silver Didrachm, Caesarea (Capadoccia) 138 - 161 AD, Struck 139 AD, 5.2g, Metcalf 124, Sydenham 301,
OBV: AYTOKP ANTWNEI-NOC CEBACTOC, Laureated bust of Antonius Pius right
REV: YPAT B PAT PATR, Mount Argaeus surmounted by Helios holding globe and scepter
SRukke

Antoninus Pius Didrachm, Caesaria, Cappadocia, 139 ADANTWNEINOC CEBACTOC
Laureate bust, right
YPAT B PAT PATR
Mt. Argaeus with nude figure of Helios at summit holding scepter and globe
Ex. star
Sydenham, Caesarea 301c var.; Metcalf, Caesarea 124b.
5.51 g1 commentswhitetd49

Caesarea, Cappadocia - Caracalla - AR Drachm, ex CNGRoman Empire
Caracalla
Silver Drachm of Caesarea, Cappadocia
Struck year 17 (208 - 209 AD)

(Titles in Greek.)
obv: Laureate bust right.
rev: Mount Argaeus surmounted by star; crescent moon in left field. Regnal Year in exergue.

ex CNG
Weight: 3.15 grams
Reference: Syderham 476c
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Caesarea, Cappadocia - Caracalla - AR Drachm.Roman Empire
Emperor Caracalla Silver Drachm of Caesarea, Cappadocia
Struck year 17 (208 - 209 AD)
Titles in Greek.

obv: Laureate bust right.
rev: Mount Argaeus surmounted by star; crescent in left field.

ex CNG
Weight: 3.15 grams
Reference: Syderham 476c3 commentsrexesq

Caesarea, Cappadocia - z - Gordian III - AR DidrachmAncient Roman Empire
Emperor Gordian III ( 238 - 244 AD )
Silver Didrachm of Caesarea, Cappadocia.
Regnal Year: 5 = 243 AD.

(Titles in Greek)
obv: Laureate bust right, draped and cuirassed. Seen from Behind.
rev: Mount Argaeus. Regnal Year below.

Weight: 4.7 Grams - Slight edge damage.
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Caesareia, Cappadocia; AR Didrachm, Pietas with altar and boxAntoninus Pius, Caesareia, Cappadocia; AR Didrachm, 6.02g. Obv: AYTOK[P] ANTWNEINOC - CEBACTOC Bust laureate r., fold of cloak on front shoulder. Rev: EYCE - BEIA Pietas, not veiled, standing l., raising r. hand over lighted altar and holding open box in l. hand. Rome-mint style. Metcalf-116e, bust var. of Syd-292. Ex H.J.Berk1 commentsPodiceps

Calabria, TarasCalabria, Taras; 235-228, Didrachm, 6.44g. Vlasto-947, (Same obverse die).
Obv: Naked rider on a horse with spear galloping right, Rx: Taras on dolphin left, holding kantharos.area of flat strike and light corrosion. VFLeo

CALABRIA, TARENTUM, 302-280 BCDidrachm, 22mm, 7.86g

O. Jockey on horse sprinting r.
R. Taras std on dolphin l, holding distaff & kantharos

Alexan Magistrate

Vlasto 697

Ex Washington Numismatic Gallery5 commentsrobertpe

CALABRIA. Taras. 'Campano-Tarentine'. AR Didrachm, c. 281-228 BC.7.23 g. 20.00 mm.
Obv. Diademed head of nymph left., wearing triple-pendant earring.
Rev. Nude youth on horseback right, crowning horse; crescent to upper left; dolphin below; TA below foreleg.
HN Italy 1098; Vlasto 1038-40.
Delicate portrait, in fine style; brilliant and lightly toned with golden hues. Minor areas of flat strike; slightly rough reverse surfaces. Graffito on reverse. Good VF.Leo

Campania, NeapolisSilver didrachm, 7.3g, 20mm, 9h; c. 350-325 BC.
Obv.: Head of nymph Parthenope right, wearing headband, pendant earring, and pearl necklace.
Rev.: Man-faced bull walking right, head facing, above Nike flying right to crown him // [NΕΟΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ]
Reference: SNG ANS 296-298. SNG Lockett 79. HN Italy 565 / 17-100-2251 commentsJohn Anthony

Cappadocia, Caesarea, Lucius Verus, Metcalf 716Lucius Verus AD 161-169
AR - Didrachm, 6.71g
struck AD 161-166 (as COS II)
obv. AYTOKR OYHROC CEBACTOC
bare head, r.
rev. YPA - TOS B
Agalma of Mt. Argaios, on summit man standing frontal with sceptre in l. hand (mountain god?)
ref. Metcalf 716
Scarce, about EF, light toned

The Mount Argaios (Lat. Mons Argaeus) was the highest mountain in Asia Minor. Today it is Erciyes Dagi, 3916m and volcanic. This mountain was sacred since the time of the Hittits. Agalma is an item for decoration, a word, a sentence, but then too a cult statue, or a votive gift for the gods, then an idole.

For more information look at the thread 'Coins of mythological interest'4 commentsJochen

Cappadocia, Caesarea, Marcus Aurelius, Sear 1661Marcus Aurelius AD 161-180
AR - didrachm, 6.77g, 20.93mm
obv. AVTOKR ANTWNEINOC CEB
bare head, r., typical curled hair
rev. VΠA - TOC Γ
Agalma of Mt. Argaeus, star above summit
ref. Metcalf 130a; Sydenham 327; Sear GIC 1661 var.
scarce, VF, lightly tonedJochen

Cappadocia_Caesarea_Gordianus_III_BMC 341 ffGordianus III.
AR Didrachm, Cappadocia, Caesarea
Struck: 242 (Year 5) / 17-18 mm / 3,81 g

Av: AY KAI M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC
Laureate head right seen from behind

Rv: MHTPO KAI BNЄ
Mount Argaios, pellet in right field

In exergue: ЄΤЄ

Reference: BMC 341 ffAndicz

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

Cr 27/2 Anonymous [Mars/Horse/Club] Æ Litra230-226 b.c.e. Rome

o: Head of Mars right, helmeted; behind, club
r: Horse galloping right; below, ROMA; above, club

2.70 gm, 16.00 mm

Associated with the "Mars/Horse/Club" didrachm, minted at Rome (and thus similar in appearance from the Cr. 13 series minted 50-ish years earlier in the south), the fractional pieces are also complex, as these token value coins are nonetheless associated with cast bronze of libral weight standard.

Unlike my 26/3 litra in this gallery, from the earlier similar series, this one is a bit closer to the weight standard, accounting for wear and some corrosion. The color is nice, though, and the centering is excellent. Sometimes asserted (in sales) to be "scarce" or even "rare", they are seen much more frequently than that suggests.
PMah

Crawford 20/1 - Hercules and Wolf and TwinsDenomination: Didrachm
Era: c. 269-266 BC
Metal: AR
Obverse: Head of Hercules R. Club and lionskin over shoulder. Border of dots.
Reverse: She-2olf r., suckling twins. ROMANO in exergue.
Weight: 7.21 gm
Reference: Crawford 20/1
Provenance: CNG shop, 09-MAR-2009

Comments: Obverse fully centered and complete. Reverse struck from a somewhat worn die, and slightly off-center obscuring the “O” in ROMONO. GVF/VF.
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Crawford 25/1 DidrachmDenomination: Didrachm
Era: c. 241-235 BC
Metal: AR
Obverse: Helmeted head of beardless Mars r. Helmet decorated with gryphon.
Reverse: Horse’s head r.; behind, sickle; below truncation, ROMA.
Weight: 6.57 gm.
Reference: Crawford 25/1
Provenance: Goldberg 69 lot 3233, 31-MAY-2012

Comments: Both sides centered, but slightly short flan leaves no trace of border on either side. Tiny obverse planchet void below chin; almost imperceptible fine cleaning marks below ROMA on reverse. Otherwise, strong VF.

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Crawford 30/1 Didrachm quadrigatusDenomination: Didrachm
Era: c. 225-214 BC
Metal: AR
Obverse: Laureate, Janiform head of Dioscuri. Border of dots
Reverse: Jupitetr in quadriga r., driven by Vicotry. Jupiter holds scepter in l. hand and hurls thunderbolt with r. hand, ROMA incuse on raised tablet. Line border
Weight: 6.66 gm.
Reference: Crawford 30/1
Provenance: Private purchase from an associate of Matteo Cavedoni (Numismatica Florentina) 1-JUN-2007

Comments: This is Crawford’s 3rd sequence of quadrigati, distinguished by Victory standing on the tailboard of the chariot rather than in the chariot with Jupiter. Reverse slightly off-center, otherwise nicely toned and GVF.
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Domitian, 81 - 96 ADObv: AYT KAI Î”OMITIANOC CÐ„BACTOC Ð“Ð„PM, laureate head of Domitian facing right.

Rev: Ð„TO - IÐ“ (Reginal year 13), Mt. Argaeus surmounted by a statue of Helios.

Silver Didrachm, Cappadocia, Caesarea, 93 - 94 AD

6.7 grams, 19.92 mm, 180°

RPC 1672, Metcalf 26, Syd. 128Matt Inglima

EB0068 Helios / RoseRhodes, CARIA, AR Didrachm, c.250-229 BC.
Obverse: Helios Radiate Head Three Quarter Face.
Reverse: MNAÎ£IMAXOÎ£ above, P O below, Rose on its stem, with a button on the right; in the field, left, Athena Niképhore standing left.
References: Pz. 2704, Delpierre 2764, SNG Cop.765, BMC 143.
Diameter: 21mm, Weight: 6.495g.
Ex: Ariagno Collection.EB

GREEK, ITALY, LUCANIA, Velia, 300-280 BC Didrachm, 7.51 g

O - Head of Athena to right, wearing Attic helmet adorned with a wing.
R - ΥΕΛΗΤΩΝ /Φ Ι / Π Lion walking to right; above, ear of wheat.

HN III 1309. Williams 470-489.

Provenance:
Ex Rauch 86, 2 May 2010, Lot 103
Ex Nomos, Auction 5, Lot 107, 25 October 20113 commentsrobertpe

GREEK, Knidos, Caria, c. 210 - 185 B.C.GS86557. Silver didrachm, SNG Cop 318, Imhoof-Blumer Karische 32, Waddington 2312, SNG Keckman -, SNGvA -, SNG Kayhan -, SNG Mün -, SNG Tüb -, SNG Mugla -, BMC Caria -, aEF, toned, tight flan typical for the type, encrustations, light corrosion, edge cracks, weight 5.531 g, maximum diameter 19.2 mm, die axis 0o, Knidos (near Tekir, Turkey) mint, magistrate Agephon..., c. 210 - 185 B.C.; obverse head of Helios facing slightly right; reverse forepart of roaring lion right, club to left, KNIâˆ†ION above, AÎ“EÎ¦â„¦N (magistrate) below; from the David Cannon Collection, ex Beast Coins; rareJoe Sermarini

GREEK, Kos, Carian Islands, c. 345 - 340 B.C.GS86516. Silver didrachm, Pixodarus p. 234, 13 (A2/P7); SNG Cop 619; Weber 6629; HGC 6 1305 (R1); BMC Caria p. 195, 18 ff. var. (magistrate); SNG Keckman 287 var. (same), gVF, attractive style, bold strike, toned, tight flan cutting off ethnic, corrosion, edge cracks, Kos mint, weight 6.369g, maximum diameter 20.2mm, die axis 0o, Ma[...], magistrate, c. 345 - 340 B.C.; obverse bearded head of Herakles right, wearing Nemean lion scalp headdress; reverse veiled female (Halkiopi?) head left, MA (magistrate) behind, KΩION below; from the David Cannon Collection, ex Beast Coins; rareJoe Sermarini

GREEK, Phoenicia, Tyre - Attic didrachmTyre. Uzzimilk (?) 357-333 BC. Attic didrachm, 8.67g.
Obv: Bearded god (Melqarth?) riding winged hippocamp to right, holding
bow. Beneath, waves. Guilloche border.
Rx: Owl standing to right, head facing, with crook and flail. In right field,
Phoenician numerals. Guilloche border. 1 commentsCaffaro

GREEK, Rhodes, AR DidrachmDidrachm, 6.56 gm, 16.9 mm, 400-335 BC, SNG Kayhan 913.
Obv: Anepigraphic with head of Helios at a three quarter face with hair loose and flowing suggesting the rays of the sun.
Rev: (POΔION) off flan at top.
Rose with Star in left field and Δ below. Rosebud in right field.
Comment: Both the o and r of this coin are in very high relief. My scanner does not give this little beauty the justice it deserves.

ISLANDS off CARIA, RhodesAR Didrachm, 21mm, 6.6 g, 12h; c. 305-275 BC
Obv.: Head of Helios facing slightly right.
Rev.: POΔION; Rose with bud to right; E and grape bunch to left.
Reference: Ashton 157; SNG Keckman 451-3; HGC 6, 1435
16-386-355John Anthony

Italy, Calabria, Taras, 272-235 BCAR didrachm, 6.48g, VF
Naked horseman trotting left, crowning horse with right hand; ΣY behind, ΛYKI - NOΣ below horse / TA PAΣ, Taras, naked, seated on dolphin left; right arm raised and hurling trident, chlamys hanging from extended left arm; behind, owl left.
Sear 374v; BMC Italy, p. 181, #161; HN Italy 1025
Consigned to ForvmLawrence W

Italy, Calabria, Taras, 272-235 BCAR didrachm, 6.38g, gF
Naked horseman right, crowning horse with right hand; AΓAΘA - PXOΣ below horse / TAPAΣ, Taras, naked, seated on dolphin left; right arm extended and holding kantharos, cornucopiae in left arm; race torch behind.
Sear 375v; HN Italy 1028
Consigned to ForvmLawrence W

Lucania, Metapontum Obv: Bearded head of Leukippos facing right, wearing a Corinthian helmet, lion's head behind.

Rev: Barley ear with seven grains, leaf to left supporting a club, AMI below, META in field to right.

Silver Didrachm, Lucania, Metapontum, 350 - 330 BC

7.9 grams, 18.5 mm, 270°

GCV 415, Johnston B2.1, SNG Munchen 985 3 commentsMatt Inglima

Lucania, Velia StaterCirca. 340-334 BC, Didrachm, 7.62g.
Williams-251, HN Italy-1283. Obv: Head of Athena r., helmet decorated with griffin. Rx: Lion walking r., Π below, YEΛHTΩN in exergue.A wonderfully centered and very beautifully struck specimen. Minor scratches on face. Choice EF1 commentsLeo

LUCANIA, Velia, 300-280 BCDidrachm, 7.51 g

O - Head of Athena to right, wearing Attic helmet adorned with a wing.
R - ΥΕΛΗΤΩΝ /Φ Ι / Π Lion walking to right; above, ear of wheat.

HN III 1309. Williams 470-489.

Ex Rauch 86, 2 May 2010, Lot 103
Ex Nomos, Auction 5, Lot 107, 25 October 2011
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Lucania, Velia, 350-281 BCSilver didrachm, 22.9mm, 7.32g, VF
Head of Athena left, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Athenian helmet; on helmet, dolphin, on flap, Φ, and on crest carrier, a row of pellets / YEΛHTΩN, lion walking right; above, Φ and I either side of ornamented trident head right; border of dots.
Ex: Glenn W. Woods
BMC Italy, pg 314, #100; Sear 460v; SNG Cop 1585
Lawrence W

Nero, 54 - 68 ADObv: NERO C(LAVD DI CLAV)D F CAESAR AVG GERMA, laureate head of Nero facing right.

Rev: DIVOS CLAVD AV(GVST GERMAN)IC PATER AVG, laureate head of Claudius facing right.

Silver Didrachm, Caesarea, Cappadocia mint, 64 AD

7.6 grams, 21 mm, 0°

RIC I 619 (var.), RSC Nero & Claudius 1a, S20551 commentsMatt Inglima

OWL, Tyre - attic didrachmTyre. Uzzimilk (?) 357-333 BC. Attic didrachm, 8.67g.
Obv: Bearded god (Melqarth?) riding winged hippocamp to right, holding
bow. Beneath, waves. Guilloche border.
Rx: Owl standing to right, head facing, with crook and flail. In right field,
Phoenician numerals. Guilloche border. Caffaro

Provincial, Caesarea, Cappadocia, Didrachm, YΠATOY TETARTOY Didrachm
AR
Roman Provincial: Caesarea, Cappadocia
Nerva
Augustus: 96 - 98AD
Issued: January, 98
26.50mm 5.73gr 0h
O: AYTO KAI NEPOY KAICAP CEBACTOC; Laureate bust, right.
R: YΠATOY TETARTOY; Mt. Argaeus, male nude figure at summit, holding globe and scepter; beaded border.
Caesarea, Cappadocia Mint
Sydenham 151; SNG Tubingen 4634
Ancient & US Coins/Michael & Sandra Wolf ANA Show
8/18/22 8/30/22Nicholas Z

Provincial, Didrachm, Caesarea, Cappadocia, ΥΠΑ-ΤΟC ΓAR Didrachm
Roman Provincial: Caesarea, Cappadocia
Marcus Aurelius
Caesar: 140 - 161AD
Augustus: 161 - 180AD
20.0mm 5.80gr 11h
O: ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟC CEB; Bare head, right.
R: ΥΠΑ-ΤΟC Γ; Mount Argaeus surmounted by a statue of Helios, holding globe and scepter.
Metcalf, Caesarea 129a; Sydenham, Caesarea 321.
bronzemat/Mat Baca
3/11/15 1/17/20Nicholas Z

Ptolemy VI Didrachm 151-150 B.C. Arados Mint, PhoeniciaSilver didrachm, Svoronos 1216 (Ptolemy VI); SNG Cop 556, VF, Phoenicia, Arados mint, weight 6.882g, maximum diameter 22.3mm, die axis 0o, 151 - 150 B.C.; obverse diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis; reverse BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU, eagle with wings closed standing half left atop fulmen, date R-Q across field ( year 109 Arados Era);
Ex Forvm1 commentsPhiloromaos

Ptolemy VI, Silver didrachmPtolemy VI, 204 - 181 B.C. Silver didrachm, SNG Cop 638, Svoronos 1789 (Ptolemy V), rough F, Cyprus mint, 5.583g, 21.7mm, 0o, obverse diademed head of Ptolemy as Dionysos right, thyrsus across shoulder; reverse “PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS”, eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings open; rare. ex FORVM 1 commentsPodiceps

R., Cappadocia, Caesarea, Galatia-Cappadocia, 020p Vespasian with Titus (69-79 A.D.), RPC II 1650, AR-Didrachm, Laureate head of Titus right, #1R., Cappadocia, Caesarea, Galatia-Cappadocia, 020p Vespasian with Titus (69-79 A.D.), RPC II 1650, AR-Didrachm, Laureate head of Titus right, #1
avers: AYTOKPA KAICAP OYЄCΠACIANOC CЄBACTOC, Laureate head of Vespasian right.
reverse: AYTO KAI OYЄCΠACIANOC CЄBACTOY YIOC, Laureate head of Titus right.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 19,0-20,0mm, weight: 6,73g, axis: 0h,
mint: City: Caesarea, Region: Cappadocia, Province: Galatia-Cappadocia,
date: 69-79 A.D.,
ref: RPC II 1650, Sydenham 102, Metcalf Conspectus 4, Ganschow 66b,
Q-0011 commentsquadrans

Rhodes, Caria, ( 340-316 B.C.), SNG Keckman 436-440, AR-Didrachm, PΟΔΙΟΝ, Flower, E+Grapes to left, Rare!,Rhodes, Caria, ( 340-316 B.C.), SNG Keckman 436-440, AR-Didrachm, PΟΔΙΟΝ, Flower, E+Grapes to left, Rare!,
avers: No legend, Head of Helios facing slightly to right.
revers: PΟΔΙΟΝ, Rose with bud right, ΡOΔION above, bunch of grapes in field left, E below.
exerg: E/-//--, diameter: 17-22mm, weight: g, axes: h,
mint: Rhodes, Islands off Caria, E+Grapes, date: 340-316 B.C., ref: Ashton Colossus series 1a, pl.XV 21, SNG Keckman I, 436-440, Sammlung Karl 408-411.,
Q-0014 commentsquadrans

Rhodos, Carian Islands, c. 304 - 275 B.C.SH58956. Silver didrachm, Ashton Rhodes 160, SNG Keckman 461, SNG Cop 730, gF, Rhodos mint, weight 5.954g, maximum diameter 20.1mm, die axis 0o, c. 304 - 275 B.C.; obverse head of Helios facing slightly right; reverse RODION, rose with bud right, jug and EY left1 commentsNick T

ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Caracalla, Caesarea, Cappadocia - AR Drachm - ex CNGRoman Empire
Caracalla Silver Drachm of Caesarea, Cappadocia.
Struck year 17 (208 - 209 AD).
Titles in Greek.

obv: Laureate bust right.
rev: Mount Argaeus surmounted by star; crescent in left field.

ex CNG
Weight: 3.15 grams
Reference: Syderham 476c

**Notes: One of the photos of this coin is being used as the example of the specific type on wildwinds.com.**4 commentsrexesq

Roman, Caracalla - Caesarea, Cappadocia - AR DrachmRoman Empire
Emperor Caracalla Silver Drachm of Caesarea, Cappadocia.
Struck year 17 (208 - 209 AD)
Titles in Greek.

obv: Laureate bust right.
rev: Mount Argaeus surmounted by star; crescent in left field.

ex CNG
Weight: 3.15 grams
Reference: Syderham 476c8 commentsrexesq

RPC 1642 VespasianAR Didrachm, 5.67g
Rome mint (for Cappadocia), 76-77 AD
Obv: AYTOKPA KAICAP OYЄCΠACIANOC CЄBACTOC; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: ΠATHP ΠATPIΔOC; Mt Argaeus; on summit, radiate figure standing, l., globe in r. hand, sceptre in l. hand
RPC 1642 (8 spec.).
Acquired from MNS, September 2015.

Rome struck a series of silver coins consisting of drachms and didrachms for circulation in Cappadocia during the middle of Vespasian's reign. This didrachm from regnal year 9 has the very ethnic reverse type of Mt Argaeus. These Rome issues can be distinguished from the local issues both by style and die axis - the Rome issues having a 6 o'clock die axis and the local issues a 12 o'clock die axis.

A fantastic portrait of Vespasian, slightly marred by the scratch and heavy wear.3 commentsDavid Atherton

RPC 1645 VespasianAR Didrachm, 6.39g
Rome mint (for Cappadocia), 76-77 AD
Obv: AVTOKPA KAICAP OYЄCΠACIANOC CЄBACTOC; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: ΔOMITIANOC KAICAP CЄB YIO ЄT Θ; Domitian standing, l., holding branch
RPC 1645 (4 spec.).
Ex Savoca Coins, eBay, February 2017.

A fairly large issue of silver coins were struck for Cappadocia in 76/77 AD. There are two distinct styles: "Roman" (6 o'clock die axis) struck at Rome for Cappadocia , and "local" (12 o'clock die axis) struck at Caesarea. Both issues were struck at the same time and used the same reverse types. Here is a 'Roman' style didrachm of the Domitian Caesar reverse type. The coins from Rome are far less common than those coined in Cappadocia, so it appears the Rome issues were struck to 'top off' the supply of coins to the province. The issue shows a high degree of coordination between the imperial and provincial authorities. The reverse of Domitian Caesar is considered a 'dynastic' type and indicates the importance Vespasian held for his youngest son, despite what the senatorial historians had to say.

Struck in strong Roman style. A lovely coin in hand.
5 commentsDavid Atherton

RPC 1647 VespasianAR Didrachm, 6.71g
Caesarea (Cappadocia) mint, 76-77 AD
Obv: AYTOKPA KAICAP OYЄCΠACIANOC CЄBACTOC; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: NIKH CЄBACTH; Nike standing, r., wreath in r. hand, palm in l. hand
RPC 1647 (24 spec.).
Acquired from CGB, July 2016. Ex MG Collection.

Caesarea, Cappadocia struck a fairly large issue of silver coins in 76/77 AD. There are two distinct styles: "Roman" (6 o'clock die axis) struck at Rome for Cappadocia , and "local" (12 o'clock die axis) struck at Caesarea. This didrachm, struck in local style features Nike on the reverse. There are two variants of the Nike type catalogued in RPC, one with and the other without Nike on an elongated base. This is the more common one without the elongated base. RPC consulted 24 specimens of the non base type and only 9 with the base. Oddly enough, RPC describes the non base type as Nike "standing right", as opposed to those with the base as "advancing right". Why this is so I cannot say.

Struck in hyper-veristic style similar to the denarii coined at Ephesus.4 commentsDavid Atherton

RPC 1648 VespasianAR Didrachm, 6.76g
Caesarea (Cappadocia) mint, 76-77 AD
Obv: AYTOKPA KAICAP OYЄCΠACIANOC CЄBACTOC; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: NIKH CЄBACTH; Nike on elongated base, advancing r., wreath in r. hand, palm in l. hand
RPC 1648 (9 spec.).
Ex CNG E348, 8 April 2015, lot 526.

At first glance this didrachm appears to be the common Nike type struck at Caesarea, Cappadocia, but upon closer inspection one discovers it is in fact a rare, often overlooked, variant. Nike is seen here advancing right on an elongated base (the horizontal line in exergue). The more common version of this type has no such base. RPC consulted 24 specimens of the non base type and only 9 with the base, just to illustrate how much rarer this variant is. Oddly enough, RPC describes the non base type as Nike "standing right", as opposed to those with the base as"advancing right". Why this is so I cannot say.

Struck slightly off-center in good "local" style.5 commentsDavid Atherton

RPC 1649 VespasianAR Didrachm, 6.20g
Caesarea (Cappadocia) mint, 76-77 AD
Obv: ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΟΥƐϹΠΑϹΙΑΝΟϹ ϹƐΒΑϹΤΟϹ; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: ΤΙΤΟϹ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤWΡ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ƐΤ[ΟΥϹ] Θ; Titus in military dress, standing facing, holding spear and sword
RPC 1649 (10 spec.).
Acquired from Aegean Numismatics, June 2020.

Several issues of silver coinage were struck for Cappadocia during Vespasian's reign. They were produced in two distinct styles: Roman (with a six o'clock die axis) and 'local' (with a twelve o'clock die axis). The majority of Cappadocia's silver coins were struck in 'local' style, presumably at Caesarea and were somewhat supplemented by the 'Roman' style coins from Rome. Whether 'Roman' or 'local', all Cappadocian silver were produced at nearly 48% fineness. This remarkable didrachm from regnal year 9 (77/78 AD) features Titus Caesar on the reverse in full military dress. The type can be interpreted as a dynastic issue showing the young prince in all his military glory, evoking his recent military prowess during the Judaean War and as a worthy heir to Vespasian. The sword, or parazonium, he is holding was a ceremonial weapon worn by the nobility as a symbol of valour.

Fine local style with pleasing eye-appeal.2 commentsDavid Atherton

RPC 1650 VespasianAR Didrachm, 7.22g
Caesarea (Cappadocia) mint, 76-77 AD
Obv: AYTOKPA KAICAP OYЄCΠACIANOC CЄBACTOC; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: AYTO KAI OYЄCΠACIANOC CЄBACTOY YIOC, Head of Titus, laureate, r.
RPC 1650 (38 spec.).

Caesarea, Cappadocia struck a fairly large issue of silver coins in 76/77 AD. There are two distinct styles: "Roman" (6 o'clock die axis) struck at Rome for Cappadocia , and "local" (12 o'clock die axis) struck at Caesarea. This didrachm, struck in local style, features a portrait of Titus on the reverse and probably is the most common type minted at Caesarea. This reverse emphasised Vespasian's desire to found a dynasty with Titus as his heir and mirrors those minted at Antioch and Alexandria, evidence of how important this message was to the imperial authorities.

A coin in very fine style (similar to denarii struck at Ephesus) and struck on a thick flan with dark toning.8 commentsDavid Atherton

RPC 1651 Vespasian AR Didrachm, 6.77g
Caesarea (Cappadocia) mint, 76-77 AD
Obv: AYTOKPA KAICAP OYЄCΠACIANOC CЄBACTOC; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: ΔOMITIANOC KAICAP CЄB YIO ЄT Θ; Domitian standing, l., holding branch
RPC 1651 (19 spec.).
Ex Pegasi VAuction 32, 19 May 2015, lot 314.

For dynastic reasons Vespasian frequently featured his sons on the coinage, even in far-flung provinces. Here we see Domitian "son of the Augustus" togate as consul, holding an olive branch in a suggestion of peace.

Although a bit worn, it's a decent example in good "local" style, similar to the denarii struck at Ephesus.7 commentsDavid Atherton

RPC 1651 Vespasian VariantAR Didrachm, 6.93g
Caesarea (Cappadocia) mint, 76-77 AD
Obv: AYTOKPA KAICAP OYЄCΠACIANOC CЄBACTOC; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: ΔOMЄTIANOC KAICAP CЄBA YIO ЄT Θ; Domitian standing, l., holding branch
RPC 1651 var. (19 spec.).
Acquired from Forvm Ancient Coins, July 2018.

A 'local' style Cappadocian didrachm with an unusual reverse legend variant. Here we have 'ΔOMЄTIANOC' instead of 'ΔOMITIANOC', and 'CЄBA' instead of 'CЄB'. The odd spelling of Domitian's name with an 'Є' occurs only a handful of times on extremely rare bronze provincial coins. To my knowledge this variant legend is confined to just one reverse die. Nemonator has a die match in his Forvm gallery. RPC have not assigned it a separate catalogue number, but it is noted in the 2017 Addenda.

The reverse features Domitian 'son of the Augustus' togate as consul, holding an olive branch in a suggestion of peace. An interesting provincial dynastic type.

Richly toned in fine 'local' style.3 commentsDavid Atherton

RPC 1666 DomitianAR Didrachm, 6.38g
Rome mint (for Cappadocia), 93-94 AD
Obv: AYT KAI ΔOMITIANOC CЄBACTOC ΓЄPM; Head of Domitian, laureate, r.
Rev : No legend; emperor in quadriga, r., holding laurel branch in r. hand, sceptre in l. hand
RPC 1666 (18 spec.).
Ex Lanz, eBay, November 2017.

This is a fairly rare Cappadocian didrachm of Domitian struck late in the reign. The pronounced 'Roman' style and six o'clock die axis are clear evidence it was produced in Rome for circulation in the province. Remarkably, this reverse is the only instance of Domitian in a quadriga that was struck in silver for either the imperial or provincial issues. Naturally, one may ask for what reason is Domitian triumphing here? In May 92 Domitian left Rome for a military campaign along the Danube against the Sarmatians known as the Second Pannonian war. The conflict lasted eight months and Domitian was back in Rome by January 93. He was awarded only an ovation but not a full triumph, so it is unclear what triumph this reverse refers to.

Struck in fine late Domitianic style.7 commentsDavid Atherton

RPC 1669 DomitianAR Didrachm, 6.70g
Rome mint (for Cappadocia), 93-94 AD
Obv: AYT KAI ΔOMITIANOC CЄBACTOC ΓЄPM; Head of Domitian, laureate, r.
Rev: ЄTO ΙΓ; Athena standing, r., holding owl in r. hand, spear in l. hand
RPC 1669 (55 spec.).
Acquired from Praefectus Coins, October 2014.

During Domitian's reign Minerva dominated the silver coinage of Rome, so it's not surprising to see her Greek guise Athena on this silver didrachm struck in Rome for distribution in Cappadocia. Here Athena can be seen holding an owl and spear, a type not minted for Minerva in Rome. Rome is attributed to be the mint by both style and the 6 o'clock die axis. This didrachm is prime evidence of some sort of central control over the precious metal issues during the Flavian era. Tariffed at 2 denarii.

Good 'Rome' style portrait5 commentsDavid Atherton

RPC 1670 DomitianAR Didrachm, 6.91g
Rome mint (for Cappadocia), 93-94 AD
Obv: AYT KAI ΔOMITIANOC CЄBACTOC ΓЄPM; Head of Domitian, laureate, r.
Rev: ЄTO ΙΓ; Club
RPC 1670 (37 spec.).
Acquired from Odysseus, February 2022.

Near the end of Domitian's reign, the mint at Rome struck silver drachms and didrachms for circulation in Cappadocia, all of which can be dated to 93-94 AD. They can be distinguished as Rome mint issues by their style and 6 o'clock die axis. This fairly common didrachm features a club on the reverse, an attribute of Hercules.
1 commentsDavid Atherton

RPC 1671 DomitianAR Didrachm, 6.22g
Rome mint (for Cappadocia), 93-94 AD
Obv: AYT KAI ΔOMITIANOC CЄBACTOC ΓЄPM; Head of Domitian, laureate, r.
Rev: ЄTO ΙΓ; Nike advancing r., holding wreath in r. hand, palm in l. hand
RPC 1671 (33 spec.).
Ex Pegasi B152, 22 August 2017, lot 220 (unsold).

The style and six o'clock die axis strongly indicate this didrachm was struck in Rome for circulation in Cappadocia. Unsurprisingly, the portrait style is similar to contemporaneous denarii from Rome. Nike is one of the most common didrachm reverse types struck for the province by the Rome mint.

A worn piece, but in decent 'Roman' style.2 commentsDavid Atherton

RPC 1672 DomitianAR Didrachm, 6.47g
Rome mint (for Cappadocia), 93-94 AD
Obv: AYT KAI ΔOMITIANOC CЄBACTOC ΓЄPM; Head of Domitian, laureate, r.
Rev: ЄTO ΙΓ; Mt Argaeus; on summit, radiate figure standing l., globe in r. hand, sceptre in l. hand
RPC 1672 (17 spec.).
Acquired from Praefectus Coins, August 2019.

During Domitian's reign, the mint at Rome struck silver drachms and didrachms for circulation in Cappadocia, all of which can be dated to 93-94 AD. They can be distinguished as Rome mint issues by style and their 6 o'clock die axis. This didrachm features the ethnic reverse type of Mt. Argaeus surmounted by a figure. The engravers at Rome presumably had never seen the mountain in person and likely based the design on a standardised model, possibly a cult image. The figure's identity atop the mountain is uncertain - perhaps it is either Helios or the personification of the mountain itself. The portrait style is similar to Domitian's contemporaneous denarii.

In good style and well centred.4 commentsDavid Atherton

SICILY, GelaSicily, Gela, c. 480-470 BC, AR didrachm, 8.17g. Obv: Warrior holding spear riding horseback to right. Rev: Forepart of Acheloos Gelas as a man-faced bull to right.

Ex. Rutten and Weiland. Molinari

SICILY, Gela. Circa 490/85-480/75 BC. Didrachm, Silver21mm, 8.19 g 1
Nude rider galloping to right, hurling spear with his raised right hand. Rev. CÎ•Î›Î‘ Forepart of man-headed bull to right. SNG Copenhagen 255. SNG München 254. About very fine.

From a collection in Ticino, formed over 20 years ago.1 commentsLeo

Tyre - attic didrachmTyre. Uzzimilk (?) 357-333 BC. Attic didrachm, 8.67g.
Obv: Bearded god (Melqarth?) riding winged hippocamp to right, holding
bow. Beneath, waves. Guilloche border.
Rx: Owl standing to right, head facing, with crook and flail. In right field,
Phoenician numerals. Guilloche border.1 commentsCaffaro

Vespasian Cappadocia, Vespasian (69-79), AR Didrachm, Caesarea, c. AD 76-77;
O: ΑYΤΟΚΡΑ ΚΑΙCΑΡ ΟYECΠΑCΙΑΝΟC CEΒΑCΤΟC, laureate head right.
R: NIKH - CEBACTH, Nike standing r., holding palm branch and wreath. RPC 16474 commentsNemonater

Vespasian / Titus DidrachmVespasian AR Didrachm, Caesarea, Cappadocia mint, 76-77 AD
O: Laureate head of Vespasian right, AYTOKPA KAICAP OYЄCΠACIANOC CЄBACTOC. (Emperor Vespasian Caesar Augustus)
R: Laureate head of Titus right, AYTO KAI OYЄCΠACIANOC CЄBACTOY YIOC. (The Son of Emperor Vespasian Caesar Augustus)
- RPC 16506 commentsNemonater

Vespasian didrachm, victoryVespasian. 69-79 A.D.. AR Didrachm. 77-78 A.D. Cappadocia, Caesarea. 6.78 g. Obverse: Laureate head right. Reverse: Victory walking right, holding wreath and palm. Sydenham, Caesarea 91, Metcalf, Caesarea 9. 1 commentsLucas H

Vespasian, AD 69-79CAPPADOCIA, Caesarea-Eusebia.

AR didrachm, 22.26mm (7.16 gm).

AYTOKPA KAICAP OYECΠACIANOC CEBACTOC, laureate head of Vespasian right / AYTO KAI OYECΠACIANOC CEBACTOY YIOC, laureate head of Titus right. Mint at Caesarea ("local style"), struck AD 76-77 (year 9).

RPC II, 1650 ("local style"); Metcalf, 004; Sydenham, Caesarea 102; SNG vA, 6364 ("provincial style").

From the Sierra collection; ex CNG 60, lot 1260 (5-22-2002).
2 commentssocalcoins

Vespasian, AD 69-79

AR Didrachm, 24.76mm (6.61 gm).socalcoins

Zeugitana, Carthage, 310-290 BCEL shekel-didrachm, 18.8mm, 7.76g, Nice VF
Head of Tanit left, wreathed with corn and with prominent curl on top in place of the usual corn-ear; she wears neacklace and triple earring; pellet in lower left field before necklace / Horse standing right on double exergal line; pellet in lower right field before horse's fore-hooves. Scarce
Sear 6462; SNG Cop 1371 commentsLawrence W

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