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Kallatis, Thrace, Circa 3rd-2nd Century BC. Æ 24mm. Laureate head of Apollo right / KA A - TIA NWN, tripod; grain ear in left field, magistrates name in ex. Moushmov 224, see http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/thrace/kallatis/i.html for several different magistrates names/ monograms 60eAlexios
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Head of Herakles. ΚΟΡΚΥΡΑΙΩΝ Prow and name of Prytanis
Corcyra (modern Corfu) under the Romans, c.229-48 BC,
I think the magistrates name is ΦΑΛΑΚΡ[ΟΣ] on mine
Coin #628
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Phrygia, Apameia Æ20. 133-148 BC. Laureate head of Zeus right / Cult statue of Artemis Anaïtis facing; AΠAMEΩN downwards to right, AΠOΛΛ downwards to left. SNG Copenhagen -, cf. BMC 63 (unlisted magistrate). 7.78g, 20mm, 12h.Pericles J2
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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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Kings of Macedon. Perseus (179-168 BC). Ermias, magistrate. Greek Mercenaries. Pseudo-Rhodian AR Drachm / Rose
Attribution: SNG Keckman 794
Date: 175-170 BC
Obverse: Head of Helios facing, hair parted in middle
Reverse: EPMIAΣ, rose, bud on tendril; Ξ-Ω across fields
Size: 14.75mm
Weight: 2.76 grams
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Macedonian Kingdom. Perseus. 179-168 B.C. AR drachm. ca. 171/0 B.C. Aristokrates, magistrate.
Macedonian Kingdom. Perseus. 179-168 B.C. AR drachm (15 mm, 2.60 g, 12 h). ca. 171/0 B.C. Aristokrates, magistrate. Head of Helios facing slightly right / P-O, rose with bud to left; in left field, club; above, magistrate's name: [ΑΡΙ]ΣΤΟΚΡΑΤΗΣ. R. J. H. Ashton, ""Clubs, Thunderbolts, Torches, Stars and Caducei: more Pseudo-Rhodian Drachms from Mainland Greece and the Islands,"" NC 162 (2002), 17 (A6/P5; this coin). Toned. Very fine.
Ex: TRISKELES AUCTIONS 326 ON VAUCTIONS
LOT 48, 29 Sep 2017; Ex Naville V (18 June 1923), 2669. Ex: British Museum

The Pseudo-Rhodian drachms were struck, probably by the Macedonians under Perseus but possibly by the Romans, to pay for Mercenaries from Crete and Rhodes who would have been familiar with Rhodian coinage. The coins in the name of the magistrate Aristokrates with the club symbol in the field is the largest known individual issue of pseudo-Rhodian drachms from the Third Macedonian War, and used at least twenty-nine obverse dies.
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17 Antoninus Pius AE22 of N&IANTONINUS PIUS
AE22 Nicopolis ad Istrum
Bare head r, AV T AI ADRIA ANTONEINOS / Artemis alone, moving slightly and facing r., pulling arrow from quiver with her r. and holding bow in her l. hand, NEIKOPO LEITON. No magistrate's name.
Pick AMNG I, 1, no. 1222; HrHJ (2012) 8.6.13.3
Thanks to FORVM Members slokind and Jochen for their help attributing this coin
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25 Caracalla and GetaCaracalla & Geta
AE28 Pentassarion of Markianopolis. Magistrate Flavius Ulpianus.

AV K M AV ANTWNINOC AV K L CEP GETAC. Confronted laureate draped busts / V FL OULPIANOU MARKIANOPOLITWN, draped bust of Serapis right, E to left.

Moushmov 464
Sosius
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28 DiadumenianDIADUMENIAN
4 Assaria (27mm), Nikopolis ad Istrum, Marcus Claudius Agrippa, Magistrate

M OPELLI DI-ADOUMENIANO C K, Bust of Diadumenian / UP AGRIPPA NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRWN, Nike standing r., holding garland and palm

NIC4.32b; AMNG I. 1800, p. 459 111 VF, encrustations
Sosius
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60Pseudo-Autonomous
Rhodes
AE 35mm (drachm)
c.31BC - 60AD
Obverse: Head of Dionysus right, radiate and with ivy leaf wreath
Reverse: Nike, right, with palm and aphlastron, on prow
Magistrate: Hypsikles
RPC I 2761
As this coin is listed in RPC I there is enough justification, for me at least, to include it in my "Diverse Roman" gallery.
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Athens New Style Tetradrachm 146/5 BCObs : Athena Parthenos right in tri-form helmet
34 mm Thompson issue 19
Thompson catalogue:Obs Gaziantep 146?:Rev NEW?
Rev : ΑΘΕ ethnic
Owl standing on overturned panathenaic amphora
below control mark ME
2 magistrates : XAPΙ ΗPA
RF symbol : Cock with Palm
All within a surrounding olive wreath
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Athens New Style Tetradrachm c 140/39 BC Obs : Athena Parthenos right in tri-form helmet-No Pegassos
16.60 gm 31 mm
Thompson catalogue : Obs 278 : REV not in plates?
Rev : ΑΘΕ ethnic
Owl standing on overturned panathenaic amphora
Upon which Amphora mark : M
Below control mark : ΕΜΦ
2 magistrates : ΚΤΗΣΙ ΕΥΜΑ
RF symbol : Nike presenting Wreath
All within a surrounding olive wreath

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ATTICA,Athens. AR tetradrachmThomson 31b/bmc 445/ 135-134bc
obv: Helmeted head of Athena bust R.
rev: Owl std.r.head facing on amphora. Magistrates name in field
Asklepios std.l. holding serpent. intwined scepter. Z on amphora,delta
I below. all within wreath
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Italy- Pompeii- The BasilacaBASILICA
Forum of Pompeii c. 120 B.C. These more massive columns are from the basilica, the most important public building in Pompeii. Constructed prior to the Roman period, the basilica had three aisles and five entrance doors onto the forum. In the rear we see a two-tiered colonnade which has columns in the Doric style on the bottom and slender Ionic columns on top of a cross beam. In Pompeii many columns were made of brick and covered with stucco.

BASILICA (VIII,1,1)
Built in the second half of the 2nd cent. BC, as part of the plan to create monuments throughout the city. It has a rectangular layout, with three naves, with a ceiling sloping straight down in both directions from the central columns and half columns at the top of the walls, where there are still remains of decorations in ‘first style’: at the back is the tribunal, where the magistrates sat, reached by a wooden staircase. The building was dedicated to administering justice and for business negotiations.




Peter Wissing
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LYDIA, Philadelphia. Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Æ (17mm, 3.83 g, 12h). Epikrates, magistrate. Bare head of Caligula right / Jugate laureate busts of the Dioscuri right.Joe Geranio Collection- LYDIA, Philadelphia. Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Æ (17mm, 3.83 g, 12h). Epikrates, magistrate. Bare head of Caligula right / Jugate laureate busts of the Dioscuri right. RPC I 3022. Anyone May Use as Long as Credit is Given.Joe Geranio
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Macrinus, AE 27of Nikopolis ad Istrum, magistrate Agrippa.Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, Macrinius 217-218 CE.
Obverse: AV K M OPEL CEVH MAKRINOC, laureate, cuirassed bust with scale armour right.
Reverse: VP AGRIPPA NIKOPOLITWN PROC / ICTRW, Tyche in long double chiton and palla, wearing kalathos standing left, holding rudder set on globe and cornucopiae.
Varbanov 3420, 27.75mm 12.8 g.
sold 4-2018
NORMAN K
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Rhodos, Carian Islands, c. 188 - 84 B.C.Silver hemidrachm, cf. SNG Keckman 642 ff. (various magistrates and control symbols)Dexikrates, Fine/Fair, scratches, underweight (perhaps imitative), 0.905g, 13.0mm, 135o, Rhodos (Rhodes) mint, c. 188 - 84 B.C.; obverse radiate head of Helios facing slightly right; reverse rose with bud to right, P-O in fields, magistrates name above,ΔΕΞΙΚΡΑΤΗΣ, control symbol lower left, all within a shallow square incuse;7 commentsRandygeki(h2)
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ROME
PB Tessera (19mm, 3.35 g, 12 h)
Helmeted gladiator standing right, holding clipeus and gladius; CVR to left
Helmeted gladiator standing right, holding clipeus and gladius; M to left
Rostovtsev 528, pl. IV, 38; München 97; BM 175, 1040-6, 1050; Milan 81-2

Rostovtsev interprets the legend as curator muneris, possibly an individual related to the managing of the games, though a curator muneris pecuniae, a magistrate in charge of civic revenues, is recorded in some areas.
Ardatirion
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IONIA, Ephesos
PB Tessera (15mm, 2.54 g)
BOY/Λ/ ΘЄO within wreath
Blank
Gülbay & Kireç -

Apparently issued by the Boule, a local council in charge of civic matters. Theo is either the name of a magistrate or an epithet of the Boule.
Ardatirion
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GAUL, Uncertain mint (Treveri?). Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14
Æ Quadrans(?) (17mm, 2.7g)
Germanus Indutilli L(ibertus), magistrate. Struck circa 10 BC.
Diademed male head right
Bull butting left
RPC I 506; RIC I 249; Scheers, Traite" 216
Ardatirion
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SYRIA, Uncertain. Eloucion?
Magistrate, 2nd-3rd century AD.
PB Tessera (17mm, 3.06 g, 11 h)
HΛOV CION, bust of Shamash right, atop eagle(?)
Nike advancing left; star above crescent before, wheel below
Unpublished

The bust of Shamash (or perhaps Sol) on the obverse is distinctly Syrian in nature. Additionally, the style is dramatically different from the issues of Asia Minor.
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"EVMENEΩN" and "ΦIΛΩNIΔOY" (monograms to be read as)PHRYGIA. Eumeneia. Fulvia. Æ 19. Ca. 41-40 B.C. Obv: Draped bust of Fulvia as winged Nike r.; 2 cm’s, (1) on head, (2) above head. Rev: (ΦYΛOYIANΩN) to right, ΣMEPTOPIΓ(OΣ)/(ΦIΛΩNIΔOY) in 2 lines to l. Athena adv. l., hld. spear and shield. Ref: BMC 20-21 (?); RPC 3139 (7 pcs). Axis: 330°. Weight: 6.84 g. Magistrate: Zmertorigos Philopatris. Note: Eumeneia changed its name to Fulvia on the occasion of Mark Antony's journey to the east in 41 B.C., likely propmting the issue of coins. After Fulvia died the city took back its old name. On BMC 21 the ethnic "ΦYΛOVIANΩN" may be purposefully erased, which also seems to be the case on this specimen! Both coins are countermarked, and the cm's may be read "EVMENEΩN" and "ΦIΛΩNIΔOY". The purpose of countermarking in combination with the erasure of the city name, thus, seems to have been to make note of second name change. CM(1): Monogram of EVMNO (?), in circ. punch, 4 mm. CM(2): Monogram of ΦIΛNΔ (?), in circ. punch, 3.5 mm. Collection Automan.1 commentsAutoman
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(0177) COMMODUS--AUGUSTA TRAIANA177 - 192 AD
struck 191-192 AD
AE 29.5 mm; 15.36 g
Magistrate: L. Aemilius Iustus (Legatus Augusti pro praetore provinciae Thraciae)
O: AV KAI [M] AV KOMOΔOC (or similar) Laureate bust right
R: ΗΓΕ Λ ΑΙΜ ΙΟVСΤ ΑVΓΟVСΤΗС ΤΡΑΙΑΝΗС City gate with 3 towers
Thrace, Augusta Traiana
cf RPC online 10823, citing a Freeman & Sear sale of 2005, without picture.
Note: (from C. Clay, 3.21.2015) "Governor Aem. Justus is rare at this mint, yours may be just the second specimen recorded. Not known to Varbanov, or to Stein in his 1926 monograph on Thracian officials. Apparently not in Schoenert-Geiss's Augusta Traiana corpus, or Varbanov would have known it from there."
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laney
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(0198) CARACALLA198 - 217 AD
AE 25 mm; 8.65 g
O: AV K M AVP ANTWNINOC, laureate head right
R: UP AUR GALLOU NIKOPOLIT PROCI, eagle standing on altar between two military standards, wreath in its beak. .
Nikopolis ad Istrum (Magistrate Aurelius Gallus); Moushmov 1116
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(0217) DIADUMENIAN217 - 218 AD
AE 25 mm; 12.22 g
Magistrate Statius Longinus
O: K M OPEL ANTWNI DIADOUMENIANOC, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust right
R: VP CTATIOV LONGINOU NIKOPOLITWN, PR-OC across fields, ICTRW in ex, Homonoia standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae.
Nikopolis ad Istrum.
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laney
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(0217) MACRINUS217 - 218 AD
AE 25.5 mm max; 8.37 g
O: AVT K OPEL CEY MAKPEINOC (or similar) Laureate draped bust right
R: YPPONTIANOY MARKIANOPOLEITWN, Hygieia standing right, feeding serpent in arms
Markianopolis, Moesia Inferior (Magistrate P. Furius Pontianus)
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laney
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(0238) GORDIAN III238 - 244 AD
Gordian III and Tranquillina
Æ Pentassarion 27 mm; 12.27 g
O: AVT K M ANT GORDIANOC AVG TPANKVLLINA CAB, draped confronted busts
R: UP TERTULLIANOU MARKIANOPOLITWN, Serapis seated left, reaching out toward three-headed dog Cerberus at foot left, holding sceptre, E in left field.
Magistrate Tertullianus
Moesia Inferior, Markianopolis; Varbanov 2042; Pick 1175; Moushmov 838
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laney
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(0244) OTACILIA SEVERA(wife of Philip I)
244 - 249 AD--Magistrate Ainius
AE 24 mm, 6.30 g
O: M WTA CEBHRA C, draped bust right, wearing stephane.
R: EP AINIOY MAGNH CIPYL, Kybele, turreted, seated left,
holding patera and resting arm on drum, lion standing left at her side.
Lydia, Magnesia ad Sipylum
SNG Cop 270; BMC 86; SNG Munich 290
laney
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(04) CALIGULA 37-41 AD
AE 20 mm, 6.85 g
(Aristarchos, magistrate)
O: Laureate head right
R: Zeus standing left, holding eagle and scepter.
PHRYGIA, Aezanis. RPC I 3079; SNG Copenhagen 76.
laney
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(502a) Roman Republic, L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, 90 B.C.Silver denarius, S 235, Calpurnia 11, Crawford 340/1, Syd 663a, VF, rainbow toning, Rome mint, 3.772g, 18.5mm, 180o, 90 B.C. obverse: laureate head of Apollo right, scorpion behind; Reverse naked horseman galloping right holding palm, L PISO FRVGI and control number CXI below; ex-CNA XV 6/5/91, #443. Ex FORVM.


A portion of the following text is a passage taken from the excellent article “The Calpurnii and Roman Family History: An Analysis of the Piso Frugi Coin in the Joel Handshu Collection at the College of Charleston,” by Chance W. Cook:

In the Roman world, particularly prior to the inception of the principate, moneyers were allotted a high degree of latitude to mint their coins as they saw fit. The tres viri monetales, the three men in charge of minting coins, who served one-year terms, often emblazoned their coins with an incredible variety of images and inscriptions reflecting the grandeur, history, and religion of Rome. Yet also prominent are references to personal or familial accomplishments; in this manner coins were also a means by which the tres viri monetales could honor their forbearers. Most obvious from an analysis of the Piso Frugi denarius is the respect and admiration that Lucius Calpurnius Piso Frugi, who minted the coin, had for his ancestors. For the images he selected for his dies relate directly to the lofty deeds performed by his Calpurnii forbearers in the century prior to his term as moneyer. The Calpurnii were present at many of the watershed events in the late Republic and had long distinguished themselves in serving the state, becoming an influential and well-respected family whose defense of traditional Roman values cannot be doubted.

Lucius Calpurnius Piso Frugi, who was moneyer in 90 B.C., depicted Apollo on the obverse and the galloping horseman on the reverse, as does his son Gaius. However, all of L. Piso Frugi’s coins have lettering similar to “L-PISO-FRVGI” on the reverse, quite disparate from his son Gaius’ derivations of “C-PISO-L-F-FRV.”

Moreover, C. Piso Frugi coins are noted as possessing “superior workmanship” to those produced by L. Piso Frugi.

The Frugi cognomen, which became hereditary, was first given to L. Calpurnius Piso, consul in 133 B.C., for his integrity and overall moral virtue. Cicero is noted as saying that frugal men possessed the three cardinal Stoic virtues of bravery, justice, and wisdom; indeed in the Thesaurus Linguae Latinae, a synonym of frugalitas is bonus, generically meaning “good” but also implying virtuous behavior. Gary Forsythe notes that Cicero would sometimes invoke L. Calpurnius Piso’s name at the beginning of speeches as “a paragon of moral rectitude” for his audience.

L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi’s inclusion of the laureled head of Apollo, essentially the same obverse die used by his son Gaius (c. 67 B.C.), was due to his family’s important role in the establishment of the Ludi Apollinares, the Games of Apollo, which were first instituted in 212 B.C. at the height of Hannibal’s invasion of Italy during the Second Punic War. By that time, Hannibal had crushed Roman armies at Cannae, seized Tarentum and was invading Campania.

Games had been used throughout Roman history as a means of allaying the fears
of the populace and distracting them from issues at hand; the Ludi Apollinares were no different. Forsythe follows the traditional interpretation that in 211 B.C., when C. Calpurnius Piso was praetor, he became the chief magistrate in Rome while both consuls were absent and the three other praetors were sent on military expeditions against Hannibal.

At this juncture, he put forth a motion in the Senate to make the Ludi Apollinares a yearly event, which was passed; the Ludi Apollinares did indeed become an important festival, eventually spanning eight days in the later Republic. However, this interpretation is debatable; H.H. Scullard suggests that the games were not made permanent until 208 B.C. after a severe plague prompted the Senate to make them a fixture on the calendar. The Senators believed Apollo would serve as a “healing god” for the people of Rome.

Nonetheless, the Calpurnii obviously believed their ancestor had played an integral role in the establishment of the Ludi Apollinares and thus prominently displayed
the head or bust of Apollo on the obverse of the coins they minted.

The meaning of the galloping horseman found on the reverse of the L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi coin is more complicated. It is possible that this is yet another reference to the Ludi Apollinares. Chariot races in the Circus Maximus were a major component of the games, along with animal hunts and theatrical performances.

A more intriguing possibility is that the horseman is a reference to C. Calpurnius Piso, son of the Calpurnius Piso who is said to have founded the Ludi Apollinares. This C. Calpurnius Piso was given a military command in 186 B.C. to quell a revolt in Spain. He was victorious, restoring order to the province and also gaining significant wealth in the process.

Upon his return to Rome in 184, he was granted a triumph by the Senate and eventually erected an arch on the Capitoline Hill celebrating his victory. Of course
the arch prominently displayed the Calpurnius name. Piso, however, was not an infantry commander; he led the cavalry.

The difficulty in accepting C. Calpurnius Piso’s victory in Spain as the impetus for the galloping horseman image is that not all of C. Piso Frugi’s coins depict the horseman or cavalryman carrying the palm, which is a symbol of victory. One is inclined to believe that the victory palm would be prominent in all of the coins minted by C. Piso Frugi (the son of L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi) if it indeed signified the great triumph of C. Calpurnius Piso in 186 B.C. Yet the palm’s appearance is clearly not a direct reference to military feats of C. Piso Frugi’s day. As noted, it is accepted that his coins were minted in 67 B.C.; in that year, the major victory by Roman forces was Pompey’s swift defeat of the pirates throughout the Mediterranean.

Chrestomathy: Annual Review of Undergraduate Research at the College of Charleston. Volume 1, 2002: pp. 1-10© 2002 by the College of Charleston, Charleston SC 29424, USA.All rights to be retained by the author.
http://www.cofc.edu/chrestomathy/vol1/cook.pdf


There are six (debatably seven) prominent Romans who have been known to posterity as Lucius Calpurnius Piso:

Lucius Calpurnius Piso Frugi: (d. 261 A.D.) a Roman usurper, whose existence is
questionable, based on the unreliable Historia Augusta.

Lucius Calpurnius Piso Licinianus: deputy Roman Emperor, 10 January 69 to15 January
69, appointed by Galba.

Lucius Calpurnius Piso: Consul in 27 A.D.

Lucius Calpurnius Piso: Consul in 1 B.C., augur

Lucius Calpurnius Piso: Consul in 15 B.C., pontifex

Lucius Calpurnius Piso Caesoninus: Consul in 58 B.C. (the uncle of Julius Caesar)

Lucius Calpurnius Piso Frugi: Moneyer in 90 B.C. (our man)


All but one (or two--if you believe in the existence of "Frugi the usurper" ca. 261 A.D.) of these gentlemen lack the Frugi cognomen, indicating they are not from the same direct lineage as our moneyer, though all are Calpurnii.

Calpurnius Piso Frugi's massive issue was intended to support the war against the Marsic Confederation. The type has numerous variations and control marks.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucius_Calpurnius_Piso
http://www.forumancientcoins.com/catalog/indexfrm.asp?vpar=55&pos=0

Edited by J. P. Fitzgerald, Jr.


2 commentsCleisthenes
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(503f) Cn. Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus Silver DenariusCn. Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus Silver Denarius, Sear-323, Cr-393/1a, Syd-752, RSC-Cornelia 54, struck 76-75 BC at Spanish Mint, 3.94 grams, 18 mm. EF. Obverse: GPR above Diademed, draped and bearded bust of the Genius of the Roman People facing right, sceptre over shoulder; Reverse: EX in left field, SC in right field; CN LEN Q in exergue, Sceptre with wreath, terrestrial globe and rudder. An exceptional example that is especially well centered and struck on a slightly larger flan than normally encountered with fully lustrous surfaces and a most attractive irridescent antique toning. Held back from the Superb EF/FDC by a small banker's mark in the right obverse field, but still worthy of the finest collection of Roman Republican denarii. Ex Glenn Woods.

Re: CORNELIA 54:

“Cn. Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus may be the same moneyer whose issues have been already described (no.s 702-704). Mommsen suggested that these coins were struck in 74 B.C. as a special issue, authorized by the Senate, to defray the cost of armaments against Mithridates of Pontus and the Mediterranean pirates. But Grueber’s view that they were struck in 76 B.C. by Cn. Cornelius Lentulus acting in the capacity of quaestor of Pompey, seems more in accordance with the evidence of finds" (see: G. ii, p. 359n and The Coinage of the Roman Republic, by Edward A. Sydenham, 1976, pgs. 1).

H. A. Seaby shows the coin with the smaller head (Roman Silver Coins Vol. I, Republic to Augustus pg. 33) while David R Sear shows a coin sporting a larger version (Roman Coins and Their Values, pg. 132).

“Cn. Lentulus strikes in Spain in his capacity as quaestor to the proconsul Pompey, who had been sent to the peninsula to assist Q. Caecillus Metellus Piusagainst sertorius”(Roman Coins and Their Values, by David Sear, Vol.1, 2000, pg. 132).

This is not an imperatorial minted coin for Pompey. At the time these coins were minted the Procounsel Pompey was sent to Spain to aid in the war against Sertorius. The moneyer Cn Lentulus served as his Quaestor where he continued to mint coins for Rome.

CN = Cneaus; LEN = Lentulus

Cneaus was his first name. His last, or family name is Lentulus and this clan is a lesser clan within the Cornelii, which is what his middle name of Cornelius implies.

Q = This tells us that he was a Quaestor, or Roman magistrate with judicial powers at the time when the coin was issued, with the responsibility for the treasury. Had this been a position that he once held it would be noted on the coin as PROQ or pro [past] Questor.

For Further Reading on the Cornelia 54 & 55:

Coins of the Roman Republic in the British Museum, by H. A. Grueber. London, 1910, Vol. II, pgs. 358, 359, 52, 57

Roman Silver Coins Vol. I, Republic to Augustus, by H.A.Seaby 1952, pgs. 32-33

The Coinage of the Roman Republic, by Edward A. Sydenham, 1976, pgs. 122, 241

Roman Coins and Their Values, by David Sear, Vol.1, 2000, pg. 132, 133

Roman Republican Coinage Volume I by Michael H. Crawford 2001, pg. 407

by Jerry Edward Cornelius, April 2006, THE 81 ROMAN COINS OF THE CORNELIA
http://www.cornelius93.com/Cornelia54.html
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*CILICIA, Tarsos. Æ24 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
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001n. FulviaFulvia was the second wife of Marc Antony. She previously was married to two powerful politicians and was very politically active herself. She reportedly controlled some gangs in Rome, 'inheriting' them after the death of her first husband. She married Marc Antony in 46-47 BC, and her daughter married Octavian. She continued to be very active in Roman politics, and according to Cassius Dio, may have been the most powerful woman in Rome during the period. Fulvia helped raise 8 legions for Antony. She died of illness in exile in 40 BC.

Coin: PHRYGIA. Ae. 41-40 BC. Zmertorix, son of Philonides, magistrate. Obv: Winged bust of Fulvia (as Victory) right. Rev: ΦOVΛOVIANΩΝ / ZMEPTΟΡΙΓΟΣ ΦΙΛΟΝΙΔΟV. Athena standing left, holding shield and spear. 7.72 g. 21 mm. RPC I 3139; BMC 21. Naumann Auct 111, Lot 621.
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002d. Gaius Caesar Laodicea ad Lycum,Phrygia. 13.1mm, 2.66 g. Issued ca 5 BC. Magistrate: Anto Polemon (philopatris). Obv: ΓΑΙΟΣ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ; bare head of Gaius Caesar, r. Rev: ΠΟΛΕ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤ ΛΑΟΔΙΚΕΩΝ; eagle. RPC 2900.lawrence c
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002e. Lucius & Gaius Caesar Aegae, Aeolis. 17.5mm, 3,49 g. Magistrate: Diphilos Phaita (agonothete). ca 10-1 BC. Obv: ΑΙΓΑΕΩΝ ΛΕΥΚΙΟΝ; bare head of Lucius Caesar, r.
Rev: ΓΑΙΟΝ ΔΙΦΙΛΟϹ ΦΑΙΤΑ ΑΓΩΝΟΘΕΤΑϹ; bare head of Gaius Caesar, r. RPC 2428.
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002e. Octavia; Crete, Knossos.Crete, Knossos. Nero and Octavia. Æ 26 (26.4 mm, 9.09 g, 1 h). A.D. 54-62. ca. A.D. 55-60. Volumnius Lupinus, magistrate. Vary Rare. NERO CLAV CAES AVG IMP LVPINO VOLVMNIO II, bare-headed bust of Nero right / NERO CLAVD CAES AVG IMP ET OCTAVIA AVGVSTI, confronted busts of Octavia, facing right with crescent overhead, and Nero, bare-headed with a start overhead. RPC 1006; Svoronos 217.ecoli
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002p Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), Achaea, Thessaly, Koinon of Thessaly, RPC I 1425, AE-21, (Æ Diassarion?), AR/Δ//--, ΣΩΣANΔPOΣ ΣΩΣANΔPOY, Athena Itonia standing left, #1002p Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), Achaea, Thessaly, Koinon of Thessaly, RPC I 1425, AE-21, (Æ Diassarion?), AR/Δ//--, ΣΩΣANΔPOΣ ΣΩΣANΔPOY, Athena Itonia standing left, #1
avers: ΘEΣΣAΛΩN ΣEBAΣTOΣ, bare head of Augustus right.
reverse: ΣΩΣANΔPOΣ ΣΩΣANΔPOY, Athena Itonia standing left, holding Nike and shield set on the ground; spear to left, AR monogram and Δ in fields.
exergue: AR/Δ//--, diameter: 21,0-21,5 mm, weight: 6,75g, axis: 11h,
mint: City: Koinon of Thessaly, Region: Thessaly, Province: Achaea,
Magistrate: Sosandros Sosandrou (without title), Sosandros, son of Sosandros,
date: 27 B.C.-14 A.D.,
ref:
RPC I 1425,
Burrer Em. 1a, Series 1, 2.1 (A1/R2 – this coin, obv. and rev. illustrated on pl. 1),
BCD Thessaly II 914.1 var. (rev. legend; same obv. die),
CNG: eAuction 299. lot 2.,
McClean 4994,
Leake 4898,
Rogers 69,
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002p Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), Macedonia, Uncertain Mint, RPC I 1529, AE-19, M FICTORI /M SEPTVMI /II VIR QVIN, Founder with two oxen, Scarce! #1002p Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), Macedonia, Uncertain Mint, RPC I 1529, AE-19, M FICTORI /M SEPTVMI /II VIR QVIN, Founder with two oxen, Scarce! #1
avers: PA CIS, Head of Pax right.
reverse: M FICTORI /M SEPTVMI /II VIR QVIN, In three-line. Founder plowing right with two yoked oxen.
exeegue: -/-//--, diameter: 18,0-19,0mm, weight: 6,59g, axis:1h,
mint: City: Uncertain mint of Macedonia, Region: Macedonia, Province: Macedonia, date: c.25 B.C.,
Magistrate: M Fictorius (duovir quinquennalis) and M Septimius (duovir quinquennalis).
ref: RPC I 1529 (7 Specimens), BMC 17, AMNG II. 98, No 24,
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002p Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), Phrygia, Laodikeia ad Lycum, Asia (conventus of Cibyra), Polemon, (Philopatris), RPC I 2898, AE-20, Zeus standing left, Rare! #1002p Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), Phrygia, Laodikeia ad Lycum, Asia (conventus of Cibyra), Polemon, (Philopatris), RPC I 2898, AE-20, Zeus standing left, Rare! #1
avers: ΣEBAΣ TOΣ, Bare head of Augustus right.
reverse: (ΑΝΤΩ) ΠOΛEMΩN/ΦIΛOΠATΡIΣ/ΛAOΔIKEΩN, Zeus standing left holding eagle and scepter.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 19,0-20,8mm, weight: 7,82g, axes: 0h,
mint: City: Laodicea ad Lycum, Region: Phrygia, Province: Asia (conventus of Cibyra),
Magistrate: Anto Polemon, Philopatris, date: Issue: c. after 5 B.C.,
ref: RPC I 2898, BMC 145, AMC 1408, Rare!
14 Specimens
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002p Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), Spain, Caesaraugusta, Tarraconensis, RPC I 0322, AE-26, Magistrate: Mn. Kaninius Iter and L. Titius, duoviri, CAESAR AVG MN KANINIO ITER L TITIO / II VIR, Priest plowing right with the yoke of two oxen, #1002p Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), Spain, Caesaraugusta, Tarraconensis, RPC I 0322, AE-26, Magistrate: Mn. Kaninius Iter and L. Titius, duoviri, CAESAR AVG MN KANINIO ITER L TITIO / II VIR, Priest plowing right with the yoke of two oxen, #1
avers: AVGVSTVS DIVI F, Laureate head right; simpulum to left, lituus to right.
reverse: CAESAR AVG MN KANINIO ITER L TITIO / II VIR, Priest plowing right with yoke of two oxen.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 26,0-27,0 mm, weight: 10,85g, axis:6h,
mint: City: Caesaraugusta, Region: Hispania, Province: Tarraconensis,
Magistrate: L Titius (duovir); Mn Kaninius Iter (duovir),
date: B.C.,
ref: RPC I 0322, SNG Cop 544, Vives 148–1, 2, Hill 14–5, Beltrán 9, NAH 979,
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002p Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), Spain, Tarraconensis, Bilbilis, RPC 0392, AE-27, MVN AVGVSTA BILBILIS M SEMP TIBERI I LICI VARO around II VIR in wreath, #1002p Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), Spain, Tarraconensis, Bilbilis, RPC 0392, AE-27, MVN AVGVSTA BILBILIS M SEMP TIBERI I LICI VARO around II VIR in wreath, #1
Magistrate: L Lici Varus (duovir); M Semp Tiberi (duovir).
avers: AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, Laureate head right.
reverse: MVN AVGVSTA BILBILIS M SEMP TIBERI L LICI VARO (MVN, and AV, MP, and VA are legate) around II VIR in a wreath.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 27,0-27,5 mm, weight: 12,19g, axis:6h,
mint: City: Bilbilis Region: Hispania Province: Tarraconensis date: 2 B.C.,
ref: RPC I (online) 0392, Vives 139–1, GMI 545, NAH 964,
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003a8. TiberiusPHOENICIA. Tripolis. Ae. Hieratikos, magistrate. Obv: ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ. Bare head right. Rev: ΙΕΡΑΤΙΚΟΣ ΤΡΙΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ. Warrior on horse riding right, holding labrys; maeander pattern in exergue. RPC I 3052; SNG Copenhagen 739. 5.59 g., 19 mm. Naumann Auc 128, lot 571.lawrence c
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003a9. TiberiusPHRYGIA. Eumenea. Ae. 20mm, 4.89 g. Kleon Agapetos, magistrate. Obv: ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ. Laureate head right. Rev: KΛEΩN AΓAΠHTOΣ / EΥMENEΩN. Zeus standing left, holding patera and sceptre; star and crescent to left. RPC I 3147 (this coin shown); SNG Copenhagen 391; SNG von Aulock 3589; BMC 37. Naumann Auction 137, lot 403 lawrence c
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004a01. Gaius CaligulaCARIA. Cidrama. Ae. Mousaios Kallikratos Pr-, magistrate. Obv: ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ. Bare head left. Rev: KIΔPAMHNΩN / MOYΣAIOΣ KAΛΛIKPATOYΣ ΠP. Goddess standing facing with arms outstretched. 19mm, 5.54 g. RPC 2874; SNG von Aulock 2585; SNG Copenhagen 193. Naumann Auction 96 Lot 434. Posted on Wildwinds.lawrence c
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005c01. Agrippinna Junior Hierapolis, Phrygia. Bronze assarion, RPC I 2983 (4 spec.); SNGvA 3649; BMC Phrygia p. 249, 127, Hierapolis (near Pamukkale, Turkey) mint, weight 3.731g, maximum diameter 16.2mm, die axis 0o, magistrate Magytes Neoteros, c. 55 A.D.; obverse AΓPIΠΠINA ΣEBAΣTH, draped bust right; reverse MAΓYTHΣ NEΩTEPOΣ IEPAΠOΛEITΩN, Demeter seated left on throne, stalk of grain and two poppies in right hand. A FORUM coin.lawrence c
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005g01. Britannicus Aeolis, Aegae. AE16. 16.8mm, 2.63 g. Chaleos, magistrate. Obv: BΡITANNIKOC KAICAΡ, bare head right. Rev: AIΓAEΩN EΠI XAΛE-OY, Zeus standing left holding eagle and sceptre. RPC 2431. A FORUM coin.

NOTE: For another possible coin of Britannicus, see 006a10.
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005p Tiberius (14-37 A.D.), Phrygia, Eumeneia, Asia (conventus of Apamea), RPC I 3144, AE-17, -/-//--, OYAΛEPIOΣ ZMEPTOPIΞ EYMENEΩN, Bull butting right, #1005p Tiberius (14-37 A.D.), Phrygia, Eumeneia, Asia (conventus of Apamea), RPC I 3144, AE-17, -/-//--, OYAΛEPIOΣ ZMEPTOPIΞ EYMENEΩN, Bull butting right, #1
avers: ΣEBAΣTOΣ, Bare head of Tiberius right.
reverse: OYAΛEPIOΣ ZMEPTOPIΞ EYMENEΩN, Bull butting right. (Magistrate: Valerios Zmertorix (without title)).
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 16,0-17,0mm, weight: 5,72 g, axes: 6h,
mint: City: Eumenea, Region: Phrygia, Province: Asia (conventus of Apamea),
date: 35-36 A.D., Magistrate: Valerios Zmertorix (without title),
ref: RPC I 3144, BMC Phrygia 35,
15 Specimens
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005p Tiberius (14-37 A.D.), Phrygia, Laodicea ad Lycum, Asia (conventus of Cibyra), RPC I 2901, AE-18, -/-//--, ΠYΘHΣ ΠYΘOY/ΛAOΔIKEΩN, Zeus Laodiceus standing left, #1 005p Tiberius (14-37 A.D.), Phrygia, Laodicea ad Lycum, Asia (conventus of Cibyra), RPC I 2901, AE-18, -/-//--, ΠYΘHΣ ΠYΘOY/ΛAOΔIKEΩN, Zeus Laodiceus standing left, #1
avers: ΣEBAΣTOΣ, Bare head of Tiberius right.
reverse: ΠYΘHΣ ΠYΘOY/ΛAOΔIKEΩN, Zeus Laodiceus standing, left, with eagle and staff, to left and right pilei with star. (Magistrate: Pythes Pythou (without title)).
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 18,0-18,5mm, weight: 6,14 g, axes: 11h,
mint: City: Laodicea ad Lycum, Region: Phrygia, Province: Asia (conventus of Cibyra), date: 35-36 A.D., Magistrate: Pythes Pythou (without title),
ref: RPC I 2901, AMC 1402, SNG Cop 550, BMC Phrygia p. 301, 138 (Augustus!),
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006a8. NeroPHRYGIA. Iulia. Ae. Sergios Hephaistion, magistrate. Obv: NEPΩN KAIΣAP. Bareheaded and draped bust right. Rev: ΣΕΡΓΙΟΣ ΗΦΑΙΣΤΙΩΝ ΙΟΥΛΙΕΩΝ. Mên on horseback right, holding spear over shoulder. RPC I 3191. 5.16 g., 18 mm..Naumann Auc 128, lot 518.lawrence c
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012p Claudius I. (41-54 A.D.), Ionia, Ephesos, RPC I 2624, AE-18, Stag standing right, KOYΣI/NIOΣ, O/T/Δ//EΦE, #1012p Claudius I. (41-54 A.D.), Ionia, Ephesos, RPC I 2624, AE-18, Stag standing right, KOYΣI/NIOΣ, O/T/Δ//EΦE, #1
avers: No legends, Jugate busts of Claudius and Agrippina (the Younger) right.
reverse: Stag standing right, KOYΣI/NIOΣ (Causinius, magistrate) in two lines above, o/T monogram left, ∆ right, EΦE below.
exergue: O/T/Δ//EΦE, diameter: 18,0-19,0mm, weight: 4,38g, axis: 0h,
mint: City: Ephesus, Region: Ionia, Province: Asia, Conventus of Ephesus,
date: 41-54 A.D.,
ref: RPC I 2624, SNG Cop 373-374, BMC 205-206, Weber 5872,
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012p Claudius I. (41-54 A.D.), Phrygia, Philomelium, RPC I 3247, AE-19, Zeus seated, left, #1012p Claudius I. (41-54 A.D.), Phrygia, Philomelium, RPC I 3247, AE-19, Zeus seated, left, #1
avers: ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ, Bare head of Claudius right.
revers: ΒΡΟΚΧ-ΟΙ ΦΙΛΟΜΗ-ΛΕΩΝ, Zeus seated, left, with patera and scepter.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 19,2-19,5mm, weight: 6,07g, axes: 6h,
mint: City: Philomelium, Region: Phrygia, Province: Asia, Subprovince: Conventus of Philomelium,
Magistrate: Brocchos
date: 41-54 A.D.,
ref: RPC I 3247, BMC 9, SNG Cop 646-8,
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013a15. DomitianLYDIA. Silandus. Domitian (81-96). Demophilus, magistrate. Obv: ΔΟΜΙΤΙΑΝΟC KAICAP. Laureate head right.
Rev: CIΛANΔЄΩΝ ЄΠΙ ΔЄΜΟΦΙΛΟΥ CTPA. Athena standing left, holding patera, spear and shield. 22mm, 6.29 g.
RPC 1352A; SNG München 557; BMC 15. Naumann Auction 96, Lot 379.
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013b1. DomitiaAE21 of Ephesos, Ionia. AD 82-96. Magistrate Caesennius Paetus. Alliance issue with Smyrna. 4.21 g. Obv: ΔOMITIA CEBACTH, draped bust right. Rev: OMONOIA ANΘY KAICEN ΠAITOY around, EΦE-ZMYΡ downwards in right and left fields, cult image of Artemis Ephesia standing facing, with supports. RPC 1091; SNG Cop 544; SNG Munich 290-291; SNG von Aulock 1938; BMC 414.lawrence c
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014p Nero (54-68 A.D.), Achaea, Thessaly, Koinon of Thessaly, RPC I 1439, AE-22, Diassarion, APIΣTIΩNOΣ ΣTPATHΓOY Apollo standing right, #1014p Nero (54-68 A.D.), Achaea, Thessaly, Koinon of Thessaly, RPC I 1439, AE-22, Diassarion, APIΣTIΩNOΣ ΣTPATHΓOY Apollo standing right, #1
avers: NEPΩN ΘE ΣΣAΛ ΩN , Laureate head right.
reverse: ΣTPATHΓ OY APIΣTIΩNOΣ, Apollo Kitharoedos standing right, holding kithara (lyre) in his left hand, playing it with his right.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 21,0-23,0mm, weight: 9,55g, axis: 1h
mint: City: Koinon of Thessaly, Region: Thessaly, Province: Achaea,
date: 54-68 AD.,
Magistrate: Aristion (strategos).
ref:
RPC I 1439,
Rogers 79 = Moustaka 84,
BMC 74,
SNG Cop 337,
Burrer Em 1, p. 146-50, 1-29 (series 1) 16 (A3/R13),
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020a, CARIA, Knidos. Circa 465-449 BC. AR Drachm.CARIA, Knidos. Circa 465-449 BC. AR Drachm - 16mm (6.06 g). Obverse: forepart of roaring lion right; Reverse: archaic head of Aphrodite right, hair bound with taenia. Cahn 80 (V38/R53); SNG Helsinki 132 (same dies); SNG Copenhagen 232 (same dies). Toned, near VF, good metal. Ex Barry P. Murphy.

While this coin falls within the time frame that numismatists call "Classical" Greek coinage, I have chosen to place it in both the "Archaic" (coin 020a) and "Classical" Greek sections of my collection. This specimen is one of those wonderful examples of transition--it incorporates many elements of the "Archaic" era, although it is struck during the "Classical" Greek period and anticipates characteristics of the later period.

As noted art historian Patricia Lawrence has pointed out, "[this specimen portrays] A noble-headed lion, a lovely Late Archaic Aphrodite, and [is made from]. . . beautiful metal." The Archaic Aphrodite is reminiscent of certain portraits of Arethusa found on tetradrachms produced in Syracuse in the first decade of the 5th century BC.

Knidos was a city of high antiquity and as a Hellenic city probably of Lacedaemonian colonization. Along with Halicarnassus (present day Bodrum, Turkey) and Kos, and the Rhodian cities of Lindos, Kamiros and Ialyssos it formed the Dorian Hexapolis, which held its confederate assemblies on the Triopian headland, and there celebrated games in honour of Apollo, Poseidon and the nymphs.

The city was at first governed by an oligarchic senate, composed of sixty members, and presided over by a magistrate; but, though it is proved by inscriptions that the old names continued to a very late period, the constitution underwent a popular transformation. The situation of the city was favourable for commerce, and the Knidians acquired considerable wealth, and were able to colonize the island of Lipara, and founded a city on Corcyra Nigra in the Adriatic. They ultimately submitted to Cyrus, and from the battle of Eurymedon to the latter part of the Peloponnesian War they were subject to Athens.

In their expansion into the region, the Romans easily obtained the allegiance of Knidians, and rewarded them for help given against Antiochus by leaving them the freedom of their city.

During the Byzantine period there must still have been a considerable population: for the ruins contain a large number of buildings belonging to the Byzantine style, and Christian sepulchres are common in the neighbourhood.

Eudoxus, the astronomer, Ctesias, the writer on Persian history, and Sostratus, the builder of the celebrated Pharos at Alexandria, are the most remarkable of the Knidians mentioned in history.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cnidus

Edited by J. P. Fitzgerald, Jr.
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020p Vespasian (69-79 A.D.), Caria, Trapezopolis, RPC II 1235, AE-19, Cybele standing facing between two lions, #1020p Vespasian (69-79 A.D.), Caria, Trapezopolis, RPC II 1235, AE-19, Cybele standing facing between two lions, #1
avers: OYEΣΠAΣIANOΣ ΣEBAΣTOΣ, Laureate head right.
reverse: ΤΡΑΠΗΖΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ / ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟY / ΟΡΟΝΤΗΣ, Cybele standing facing between two lions. Klaudios Orontes, magistrate.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 18,7-20,0mm, weight: 3,92g, axis: 6h,
mint: City: Trapezopolis, Region: Caria, Province: Asia, Subprovince: Conventus of Alabanda,
date: 69-79 A.D.,
ref: RPC II 1235,
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020p Vespasian (69-79 A.D.), Lydia, Sardis, Asia (conventus of Sardis), RPC II 1312, AE-21, Mên standing left, holding pine cone and scepter, #1020p Vespasian (69-79 A.D.), Lydia, Sardis, Asia (conventus of Sardis), RPC II 1312, AE-21, Mên standing left, holding pine cone and scepter, #1
avers: AYTOK KAIC OYЄCΠACIANΩ, Laureate head of Vespasian right.
reverse: ЄΠI T ΦΛ ЄICΓONOV CAPΔIANΩN, Mên standing left, holding pine cone and scepter, to left, monogram (CTRA) above the lighted altar. (Magistrate: T Fl Eisigonos (strategos)).
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 20,0-21,0mm, weight: 6,97g, axis: 6h,
mint: City: Sardis, Region: Lydia, Province: Asia (conventus of Sardis).
date: 69-79 A.D., Magistrate: T Fl Eisigonos (strategos)
ref: RPC II 1312, Waddington 5248,
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026a22. Septimius SeverusAE 27mm (5 Assaria) of Markianopolis in Moesia Inferior. 27.2mm, 12.35 g. Magistrate Faustinianus. Obv: AYT K Λ CEΠTI CEVHΡOC, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: YΠ ΦAYCTINIANOY MAΡKIANOΠOΛIT, Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia. Moushmov 394, AMNG 571.lawrence c
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027a11. CaracallaAE28 Pentassarion of Markianopolis, Moesia Inferior. 24mm, 9.98 g.
Magistrate Quintillianus. Obv: ANTΩNINOC ΠIOC AVΓOVCTOC, laureate head right. Rev: VΠ KVNTIΛIANOV MAΡKIANOΠOΛIT-Ω-N, Homonoia standing left by altar, holding patera and cornucopia.
Mousmov 438.
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029a07. MacrinusAE 27mm, 10.80 g. Nikopolis ad Istrum, Moesia inferior. Magistrate Agrippa. Obv: AVT K M OPEL CEVH MAKΡINOC, laureate head right. Rev: UP AGRIPPA NIKOPOLITWN PROS ISTRWN, Aequitas standing right, holding scales and cornucopia. Moushmov 1243.lawrence c
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030a15. ElagabalusAE26 of Markianopolis. Magistrate Titianus. 25mm, 8.75 g. Obv: AVT K M AYΡH ANTΩNEINOC, laureate head right. Rev: VΠ CEΡΓ TITIANOV MAΡKIANOΠOΛITΩN, Hera standing left, holding patera and sceptre. Moushmov 656.lawrence c
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030a16. ElagabalusAE27 (4 Assaria). Nikopolis ad Istrum. Magistrate Novius Rufus.
Obv: AVT K M AYΡH ANTΩNEINOC, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: VΠ NOBIOY ΡOYΦOY NIKOΠΩΛITΩN ΠΡOC ICTΡON, Hermes standing left, holding caduceus, mantle and purse. Moushmov 1459
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030a18. Elagabalus & Julia MaesaElagabalus and Julia Maesa. AE26 of Markianopolis. 26mm, 10.1 g.
Magistrate Seleucus. Obv: AVT K M AYΡH ANTΩNEINOC AVΓ IOVΛIA MAICA, laureate head of Elagabalus right, facing draped bust of Julia Maesa left. Rev: VΠ IOYLambda; ANT CEΛEYKOY MAΡKIANOΠOΛITΩN, Demeter standing left, holding cornucopiae and corn-ears, E in right field.
Moushmov 670.
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031a06. Severus AlexanderAE27 (4 Assaria) of Markianopolis. Magistrate Tiberius Julius Festus.
27mm, 8.56 g. Obv: AVT K M AVΡ CEVH AΛEXANΔΡOC, laureate bust right. Rev: VΠ TIBIOV Λ ΦHCTOV MAΡKIANOΠOΛITΩN, Homonoia standing left, holding cornucopia and patera. Moushmov 706, BMC 69.
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031a15. Severus AlexanderAE27 Markianopolis, Moesia. Inf. Magistrate Fir. Philopappus. Obv: AVT K M AVΡ CEV AΛEXANΔΡOC laureate head right. Rev: YΠ ΦIΡ ΦIΛOΠAΠΠOY MAΡKIANOΠOΛITΩN, Homonoia standing left, holding cornucopiae and patera. AMNG 1043.lawrence c
032p_Hadrianus_(117-138_A_D_)_AE_21_2-Assaria,_of_the_Koinon_of_Thessaly,_SNGCop_340,_Rogers_90,_SGI_1127,_BMC_77,_BCD_Thessaly_II_951_3,_Q-002,_6h,_21,5mm,_3,67g-s.jpg
032p Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), Achaea, Thessaly, Koinon of Thessaly, RPC III 0452, AE-21 (2 Assaria), CTPA (Monogram) OX NIKOMAXOY, Athena Itonia advancing right, #1032p Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), Achaea, Thessaly, Koinon of Thessaly, RPC III 0452, AE-21 (2 Assaria), CTPA (Monogram) OX NIKOMAXOY, Athena Itonia advancing right, #1
avers: AΔΡIANΩN KAICAΡA ΘECCAΛOI, Laureate head right, with small aegis or drapery on the left shoulder.
reverse: CTPA(Monogram) OX NIKOMAXOY, Athena Itonia advancing right, hurling the spear and holding a shield. Magistrate: Oul. Nikomachos (strategos).
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 21,5 mm, weight: 3,67g, axis: 6h,
mint: Achaea, Thessaly, Koinon of Thessaly, date:117-138 A.D.,
ref:
RPC III 0452,
SNG Cop 340,
Rogers 90,
SGI 1127,
BMC 77,
Q-001
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032p Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), Achaea, Thessaly, Koinon of Thessaly, RPC III 0453, AE-21 (2 Assaria), CTPA (Monogram) OX NIKOMAXOY, Athena Itonia advancing right, #1032p Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), Achaea, Thessaly, Koinon of Thessaly, RPC III 0453, AE-21 (2 Assaria), CTPA (Monogram) OX NIKOMAXOY, Athena Itonia advancing right, #1
avers: AΔΡIANΩN KAICAΡA ΘECCAΛOI, Laureate head right, with small aegis or drapery on the left shoulder.
reverse: CTPA(Monogram) OX NIKOMAXOY, Athena Itonia advancing right, hurling the spear and holding a shield. Magistrate: Oul. Nikomachos (strategos).
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 21,0 mm, weight: 4,98g, axis: 7h,
mint: Achaea, Thessaly, Koinon of Thessaly, date:117-138 A.D.,
ref:
RPC III 0453,
SNG Cop 340,
Rogers 90,
SGI 1127,
BMC 77,
Q-001
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036a11. Gordian IIIAE of Markianopolis. Magistrate Menophilus. 25mm, 8.67 g.
Obv: M ANT ΓOΡΔIANOC AYΓ, laureate draped bust right. Rev: YΠ MHNOΦIΛOY MAΡKIANOΠOΛITΩN, Demeter standing left with grain ears and long torch. Moushmov 761.
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049_Septimius-Severus_AE-26-Marcianopolis-Moesia_Varb-1-791-p-117_Q-001_6h_26-27mm_10,42g-s~0.jpg
049p Septimius Severus (193-211 A.D.), Moesia, Markianopolis, Hristova/Jekov (2014) 06.14.34.04., AE-26, YΠ ΦAVCTINIANOV ΜAΡΚIAΗΟΠΟΛΙΤΩN, The Emperor standing left, #1049p Septimius Severus (193-211 A.D.), Moesia, Markianopolis, Hristova/Jekov (2014) 06.14.34.04., AE-26, YΠ ΦAVCTINIANOV ΜAΡΚIAΗΟΠΟΛΙΤΩN, The Emperor standing left, #1
avers: AY Λ CEΠTI CEVHPOC, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
reverse: YΠ ΦAVCTINIANOV ΜAΡΚIAΗΟΠΟΛΙΤΩN, The emperor with short tunic, standing left, holding globe and scepter.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 26-27 mm, weight:10,42g, axis:6h,
mint: Moesia, Markianopolis, Magistrate Faustinianus., date: A.D.,
ref: Varbanov-1 791, p-117, Hr.J. 06.14.34.04.,
Q-001
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049p Septimius Severus (193-211 A.D.), Moesia, Markianopolis, Hristova/Jekov (2014) 06.15.31.01., AE-26, Y ΦΛ OYΛΠIANOY MAΡKIANOΠOΛITΩN, Kybele seated left, #1049p Septimius Severus (193-211 A.D.), Moesia, Markianopolis, Hristova/Jekov (2014) 06.15.31.01., AE-26, Y ΦΛ OYΛΠIANOY MAΡKIANOΠOΛITΩN, Kybele seated left, #1
avers: AY K Λ CEPT CEYHΡOC IOVΛIA DOMNA CEB, Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Severus right, facing draped bust of Julia Domna left.
revers: Y ΦΛ OYΛΠIANOY MAΡKIANOΠOΛITΩN, Kybele seated left, holding patera, arm resting on the drum, lions at sides. Є in left field.
exergue: Є/-//--, diameter: 26,0-26,5 mm, weight: 11,53 g, axis:1h,
mint: Moesia, Markianopolis, Magistrate Ulpianus (210-211 AD), date: 210-211 A.D.,
ref: Hristova/Jekov (2014) 06.15.31.01., Varbanov 865,
Q-001
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049_Sept__Sev__Moesia,_Markianopolis,_AE-26,_,_E,_Varb_865,_Q-001,_1h,_26-26,5mm,_11,53g-s~1.jpg
050p Julia Domna (170-217 A.D.), Moesia, Markianopolis, Hristova/Jekov (2014) 06.15.31.01., AE-26, Y ΦΛ OYΛΠIANOY MAΡKIANOΠOΛITΩN, Kybele seated left, #1050p Julia Domna (170-217 A.D.), Moesia, Markianopolis, Hristova/Jekov (2014) 06.15.31.01., AE-26, Y ΦΛ OYΛΠIANOY MAΡKIANOΠOΛITΩN, Kybele seated left, #1
avers: AY K L CEPT CEYHΡOC IOVLIA DOMNA CEB, Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Severus right-facing draped bust of Julia Domna left.
revers: Y ΦΛ OYΛΠIANOY MAΡKIANOΠOΛITΩN, Kybele seated left, holding patera, arm resting on the drum, lions at sides. Є in left field.
exergue: Є/-//--, diameter: 26,0-26,5 mm, weight: 11,53 g, axis:1h,
mint: Moesia, Markianopolis, Magistrate Ulpianus (210-211 AD), date: 210-211 A.D.,
ref: Hristova/Jekov (2014) 06.15.31.01., Varbanov 865,
Q-001
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051p Caracalla (196-198 A.D. Caesar, 198-217 A.D. Augustus ), Phrygia, Hadrianopolis-Sebaste, BMC 4 (?), AE-21, AΔPIA•APX•ΠOTЄITO/V, Tyche standing left, Rare! #1051p Caracalla (196-198 A.D. Caesar, 198-217 A.D. Augustus ), Phrygia, Hadrianopolis-Sebaste, BMC 4 (?), AE-21, AΔPIA•APX•ΠOTЄITO/V, Tyche standing left, Rare! #1
avers: •M•AV•AN TωNЄIN, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from the back.
reverse: AΔPIA•AP X•ΠOTЄITO/V, Tyche in a long robe and with Kalathos standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 21,0mm, weight: 5,52g, axis:6h,
mint: Phrygia, Hadrianopolis-Sebaste, Magistrate Poteitos., date: 198-217 A.D.,
ref: BMC 4 (? Radiate !), SNG Cop 407(? Radiate!).
Q-001
Ex: "Münzen & Medaillen GmbH (DE), Auction 22, Lot-1283, 24.05.2007"
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056_Elagabalus_(218-222_A_D_),_AE-16,_Markianopolis-Moesia-_VP-IOVL-ANT-CELEVKOV-MARKIANO_OLIT_N_H-J-6_28_3_3__Q-001_0h_27-28mm_13,24g-s~0.jpg
056p Elagabalus (218-222 A.D.), and Julia Maesa, Moesia, Markianopolis, Hristova-Jekov 06.28.3.3., AE-28, VΠ IOVΛ ANT CEΛEVKOV MAPKIANOΠOLITΩN, Zeus left,056p Elagabalus (218-222 A.D.), and Julia Maesa, Moesia, Markianopolis, Hristova-Jekov 06.28.3.3., AE-28, VΠ IOVΛ ANT CEΛEVKOV MAPKIANOΠOLITΩN, Zeus left,
avers: AVT K M AVP ANTΩNEINOC AVΓ IOVΛIA MAICA AVΓ, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus facing diademed and draped bust of Julia Maesa
revers: VΠ IOVΛ ANT CEΛEVKOV MAPKIANOΠOLITΩN (AP and ΩN ligate), Zeus standing left with patera and sceptre, E to right.
exe: -/E//--, diameter: 27-28mm, weight: 13,24g, axis:0h,
mint: Moesia, Markianopolis, Magistrate:Iulius Antoninus Selevkus, date: 218-222 A.D.,
ref: Hristova/Jekov (2014) No. 06.28.3.3.,
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069 - Macrinus - AE27, Nicopolis ad IstrumAE27
Obv:- AYT K M OPELLI CEV MAKRINOC AYG, laureate head right
Rev:- VP KTA LONGINOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC, Aequitas/Dikaiosyne standing right, holding scales and cornucopiae; wheel before (note mixed attribute with Nemesis)
Minted in Nicopolis ad Istrum. Magistrate Statius Longinus

References:- AMNG I/1, 1772, not in Varbanov (engl.), Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.23.35.17
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071 - Elagabalus, AE26, Nikopolis ad Istrum, ZeusAE27
Obv:– AVT M AVP ANTWNINOC, Radiate, draped bust right
Rev:– VP NOBIOV POVFOV NIKOPOLITWN / PROC ICPTON, Naked Zeus standing facing, head left, holding patera and sceptre; eagle at feet
Struck under the magistrate Novius Rufus
Minted in Nikopolis ad Istrum

Ref??? Any help most welcome.
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0710 THRACE, Perinthus, Hadrian, 117-19 AD Athena Reference.
RPC III, 710; Sch 370-2;

Magistrate Maec- Nep- (presbeutès and antistrategos)

Obv. ΑΥΤΟ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟϹ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ϹΕΒ ΓΕΡ
Laureate and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, r., with paludamentum

Rev. ΠΕΡΙΝΘΙΩΝ ΕΠΙ ΜΑΙΚ ΝΕΠ ΠΡ ϹΕΒ ΚΑΙ ΑΝΤ
Athena standing l., her right hand resting on spear; her left on her hip; at her feet, an owl; behind her, a shield

20.55 gr
31.6 mm
6h
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780_P_Hadrian_RPC728.jpg
0728 THRACE, Bizya, Hadrian 117-19 AD City gate Reference.
RPC III, 728; Jurukova Bizye, pl. 1, 3; 6 (same dies) 1A; Price-Trell p. 247, 83; Varbanov 1421 var.

Magistrate Maec- Nep- (presbeutès and antistrategos)

Obv. ΑΥΤΟ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟС ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС ΚΑΙСΑΡ СΕΒ ΓΕΡ
Laureate and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, r., with paludamentum

Rev. ΕΠΙ ΜΑΙ ΝΕΠ ΠΡΕСΒ ΚΑΙ ΑΝΤ ΒΙΖΥΗΝΩΝ
City gate, flanked by two towers, surmounted by a figure in quadriga, r.

18.00 gr
31 mm
6h

Note.
The portrait of Hadrian is based on the features of Trajan, as were the earliest coins of Hadrian in Rome.

ex Numismatik Lanz auction 160, lot 414
ex FORVM
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080_Herennia_Etruscilla,_Lydia,_Magnesia_ad_Sipylum,_AE-27,_Leypold_I,_1049,_BMC_91,_Paris_715,_249-51AD,_Q-001,_6h,_27mm,_7,95g-s~0.jpg
080p Herennia Etruscilla (?? A.D.), Lydia, Magnesia ad Sipylum, Leypold I 1049, AE-27, Tetrastyle temple, #01080p Herennia Etruscilla (?? A.D.), Lydia, Magnesia ad Sipylum, Leypold I 1049, AE-27, Tetrastyle temple, #01
avers: ЄΡЄN ЄTΡOYCKIΛΛA, Draped bust right.
reverse: ЄΠ AΡTЄMA MAΓNHTΩN CIΠYΛOY CTΡ, Tetrastyle temple with open pediment, Tyche standing left within, holding rudder and cornucopiae. Magistrate Artema.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 26,5-27,5mm, weight: 7,95g, axis: 6h,
mint: Lydia, Magnesia ad Sipylum, date: 249-251 A.D., ref: Leypold I 1049, BMC 91, Paris 715
Q-001
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087 - Gordian III and Tranquillina - AE27, MarkianpolisAE27
Obv:- AVT K M ANT GORDIANOC AVG CEB, TPANKVLLEINA Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian right vis-à-vis diademed and draped bust of Tranquillina left.
Rev:- VP TEPTVLLIANOV MARKIANOPOLITWN, Homonoia standing facing, head left, wearing kalathos, holding patera over lighted altar and cornucopia; E in left field.
Minted in Markianpolis under Magistrate Tertullianus.
Reference:– Varbanov 2046.

13.58 gms. 27.13 mm. 0 degrees
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088p Valerian I. (253-260 A.D.), Mysia, Kyzikos, SNG France 858, AE-25, -/-//NEΩKOΡ, Burning altar, #1088p Valerian I. (253-260 A.D.), Mysia, Kyzikos, SNG France 858, AE-25, -/-//NEΩKOΡ, Burning altar, #1
avers: AVK ΛIK Λ VAΛEPIANOC, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right .
reverse: CTΡACΩ CTΡATΩY KYZIKEΩN NΩN (retrograde), NEΩKOΡ in ex. Burning altar between two serpent-entwined, burning torches. CΩCTΡATΩY (magistrate).
exergue: -/-//NEΩKOΡ, diameter: 25,0mm, weight: 7,68g, axis: 7h,
mint: Mysia, Kyzikos, date: 253-260 A.D., ref:SNG France 858, CNG e-Auction #68, closed 9 July, 2003, cf. SNG von Aulock 1286 (no altar); cf. SNG Copenhagen (same).
Q-001
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092 - Severus Alexander and Julia Maesa, AE25, Markianopolis, DikaiosyneAE25
Obv:– AVT K M AVP CEVH ALEXANDROC KAI IOVLIA MAICA, Confronted busts of Alexander and Maesa
Rev:– VP TIB IOVL FHCTOV MARKIANOPOLEITWN, Dikaiosyne/Aequitas standing with scales and cornucopiae; on her arm – her article of clothing. E in right field.
Magistrate Tiberius Julius Festus
Minted in Markianopolis, Moesia Inferior

Ref??? Any help most welcome.
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098-117 AD - TRAJAN AR denarius - struck 112-114 ADobv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI PP (laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder)
rev: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI (Abundantia standing left, holding cornucopiae and grain ears; at her feet, a child holding a roll), in ex. ALIM ITAL [Alimenta Italiae]
ref: RIC II 243, C.9 (3frcs)
mint: Rome
2.91gms, 19mm

The Alimenta was a welfare program for poor children and orphans. Credit for designing the program is usually attributed to Nerva, but it was increased and formally organized under Trajan. The Alimenta was funded from several sources. Probably, money from the Dacian Wars was used to initially underwrite the program; however, the long-term existence of the program was insured through 5% interest paid by wealthy landowners on loans and estate taxes. Philanthropy was also encouraged and contributed to the total funding.
Under Alimenta, boys of freemen received 16 sesterces monthly, girls received 12, while children borne out of wedlock received a bit less. The Alimenta was supplemented with a special young girls foundation initiated by Antoninus Pius in honor of his deceased wife Faustina. Municipal magistrates administered the alimentary funds and in turn were supervised by imperial clerks who had the status of knights.
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1085 THRACE. Byzantium. Hadrian, Demetrius, magistrate WickerReference. Rare
RPC III, 1085; Varbanov 1656;

http://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/3/1085/

Obv: AVTO KAI TPAI AΔPIANOC AVΓ.
Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.

Rev: EΠI ΔHMHTPOC BYZANTIΩN / TO B.
Conical wicker basket.

16.10 gr
30 mm
6h
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128-1_Decia_2.jpg
128/1. Decia - denarius (206-200 BC)AR Denarius (uncertain mint, 206-200 BC)
O/ Helmeted head of Roma right; X behind head.
R/ The Dioscuri galloping right; shield & carnyx below horses; ROMA in exergue.
4.01g; 20.5mm
Crawford 128/1 (less than 10 obverse dies/less than 12 reverse dies)
- Privately bought from Münzen & Medaillen Basel.
- Ex collection of Elvira Elisa Clain-Stefanelli (1914-2001), former director of the National Numismatic Collection (part of the Smithsonian Institute).
- Naville Numismatics Live Auction 29, lot 479.

* Anonymous (shield & carnyx), Decius?:

This very rare issue has traditionally been attributed to a descendant of a line of three heroes named Publius Decius Mus. The first of that name was Consul in 340 BC; he received the Grass Crown after having saved his army from destruction against the Samnites, then sacrificed himself at the Battle of Vesuvius during his consulship in an act of devotio (exchanging his life against the victory of his army). His son was four times Consul (312, 308, 297 and 295 BC) and similarly sacrificed himself at the Battle of Sentinum in 295 BC against a coalition of Etruscans, Samnites, and Gauls. The third of that name was Consul in 279 BC and fought against Pyrrhus, who successfully thwarted his attempt to sacrifice himself like his ancestors (cf. discussion in Broughton, vol. I, p. 193).

300 years later, Trajan restored several issues of the Republic, including this one, but with the addition of DECIVS MVS on the obverse (RIC 766). Babelon thus assumed that this denarius was minted by the son of the last Publius Decius Mus (Decia 1). In this hypothesis, the shield and Carnyx refers to the second Mus -- the one who fought the Gauls.

However, Crawford contested this view, writing: "The restoration of this issue by Trajan with the added legend DECIVS MVS provides no grounds whatever for supposing that it was originally struck by someone of that name - the family was certainly extinct by this period."

It is still very strange that Trajan picked this rare denarius, from an irregular mint, for restoration. He could have chosen many other anonymous issues of the early Roman coinage, and simply add the name of Decius Mus. It thus shows that the imperial mint had retained some specimens or archives of previous issues up to the 3rd century BC, because due to its rarity, this denarius had already disappeared from circulation by the time of Trajan. A list of the magistrates behind each issue could therefore have been kept as well; Trajan might have selected the moneyers whom he thought were significant for the history of Rome and restored their issue. A Publius Decius Subulo was living in these years (Livy, xliii. 17) and perhaps minted this coin; his name could have been preserved in the archives of the mint, which might have led Trajan to pick his denarius for restoration.
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1643_P_Hadrian_RPC_1521.jpg
1521 MYSIA. Cyzicus. Hadrian TorchReference.
RPC III 1521/6 ;SNG France 645

Magistrate Cl. Euneos (archon)

Issue Hadrian Olympius

Obv. ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟΝ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟΝ
Laureate head of Hadrian, right

Rev. ΑΡΧ ΚΛ ΕΥΝΕΩ Κ/Υ-Ζ/Ι
Torch entwisted with an ear of corn and a poppy-head

7.56 gr
22 mm
12h
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L2_Laodicea_ad_Lycum.jpg
1589 Laodicea ad Lycum - AEPythes Pythou, magistrate in office for the second time
13-37 AD
laureate bust of Apollo right, lyre right
ΛΑΟΔΙΚΕΩΝ
altar surmounted by headdress of Isis
ΠΥΘΗΣ // ΠΥΘΟΥ
ΔΙΣ
RPC I, 2909; BMC 62, Cop 511
https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/1/2909
3,0g 13mm
ex Naumann
J. B.
391_P_Hadrian.jpg
1647 MYSIA, Miletopolis Hadrian, CaduceusReference.
RPC III, 16470/10; SNG von Aulock 1313; IMHOOF KM S29,3(2)

Magistrate Iouliοs Quintοs Bassοs (epimeletes)

Obv. ΑΥ Κ ΤΡ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС
Laureate head right, with drapery on l. shoulder

Rev. ΜΙΛΗΤΟ-ΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ ,K-O across fields EPMEILHTOPOLEITWN
winged Kerykeion (Caduceus)

1.98 gr
15.5 mm
6h
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1366_P_Hadrian_RPC1650.jpg
1650 MYSIA, Miletopolis Hadrian, Winged caduceusReference.
RPC III, 1650/2;

Magistrate Ti. Fla. (?) Asiaticus (first archon and epimeletes)

Obv. ΑΥΤΟ ΤΡΑΙΑ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟ
Laureate, bust right, baldric strap around neck and across chest, loop on shoulder, seen from front.

Rev. ΜΕΙΛΗΤΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ ƐΠΙM ΑϹΙ ΑΤΙ (in field, l. and r.)
Winged caduceus

2.84 gr
16.73 mm
6h

Note.
ƐΠΙM stands for an Epimelete this was a Greek civil or religious official
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517_P_Hadrian_RPC_1662.JPG
1662 MYSIA, Pionia Hadrian, Hadrian on horseReference.
RPC III, 1662/3; B I-B SNR XIII (1905), p. 215 Pionia 1 'im handel'

Magistrate N(e)ikomachos (strategos)

Obv. ΑΥΤΟ ΤΡΑΙΑ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС
Laureate head of Hadrian, right Counter mark Senate?

Rev. ΕΠΙ СΤΡ ΝΙΚΟΜΑΧΟΥ ΠΙΟΝΙΤΩΝ
Emperor on horse, right

7.9 gr
26 mm
6h
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678_P_Hadrian_RPC1663.jpg
1663 MYSIA, Pionia Hadrian. Heracles standingReference.
RPC III, 1663; BMC 4; SNG BN Paris 2335

Magistrate Neikomachos (strategos)

Obv. [ ]ΝΟΝ [ΑΔ]ΡΙΑΝΟ[ ]
Laureate head of Hadrian, r.

Rev. ΕΠΙ ΝΙΚΟ ΠΙΟΝΙΤΩΝ
Heracles standing facing, resting on club with his r. hand, holding lion skin in l.

2.20 gr
14 mm
6h
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