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AR Antoninianus of Valerian I, 253-260 AD.89 viewsValerian I AR Antoninianus. IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS PF AVG, radiate, draped bust right / VICTORIA AVGG, Victory standing left resting on shield and holding palm. 2.7 gr.
RIC 128, Cohen 224. RIC 128Cv
4 commentsAntonivs Protti
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Domitian(us)89 viewsDomitianus as Caesar, denarius.
RIC 266, RSC 397a.
Struck under Titus at Rome, AD 80.
3,15 g, 20 mm.
Obv: CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII, laureate head right.
Rev: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, garlanded and lighted altar.
5 commentsMarsman
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1775 Potosi, 1788 Mexico City, 1779 Lima - 2 Reales - reverse89 views1775 Potosi, Bolivia - Two Reales
1788 Mexico City - Two Reales
1779 Lima, Peru - Two Reales
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Antoninus Pius Elephant89 viewsAntoninus Pius, AE As, 6.4g, 138 - 161 AD (Struck 148 - 149 AD) RIC III 862a
BMCRE 1840, Cohen 565
OBV: PP TR P XII, Laureate head of Pius right
REV: MVNIFICENTIA AVG COS IIII / S C in two lines in exergue, Elephant walking right.
1 commentsSRukke
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Guiana - Essequebo and Demarary 1813 Half Stiver token89 viewsEssequebo and Demarary - Guyana, South America
King George III
1813 - Half Stiver token
obv:
GEORGIUS III . D : G . REX.
rev:
COLONIES OF ESSEQUEBO & DEMARARY TOKEN
1813
inside wreath: HALF STUIVER
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Syria, Seleucis and Pieria. Emisa. Macrinus. A.D. 217-218. BI tetradrachm (25 mm, 11.70 g, 12 h). 89 viewsSyria, Seleucis and Pieria. Emisa. Macrinus. A.D. 217-218. BI tetradrachm (25 mm, 11.70 g, 12 h). Laureate head of Macrinus right / Eagle standing facing, wings displayed, head left, holding wreath in beak; between legs, star. Cf. Prieur 1180-2. 1 commentsAntonivs Protti
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RRC422/1 (M. Aemilius Scaurus, P. Plautius Hypsaeus)89 viewsObv. King Aretas of Nabatea kneeling beside camel, raising olive branche with fillet; M SCAVR(VS) | AED CVR above, [E]X – SC at sides; [R]EX ARETAS in exergue
Rev. Jupiter in quadriga left, reins in right, hurling thunderbolt with left, horses trampling scorpion; P HYPSAEVS | AED CV(R) above, CAPTV[M] on right, C HYPSAE COS | PREIVER(NVM) in exergue
18 mm, 3.80 grams
Rome, 58 B.C.

Allusions: Scaurus refers to his own deed on the obverse, the first time a Roman dared to do so on a coin. In 62 B.C., he had defeated Haritha (Aretha) III of Nabatea, who was marching on Jerusalem, to help the rightful king John Hyrcanus II. Scaurus, a lieutenant of Pompey's, was bribed by Aristoboulos with 400 talents, then took another 300 from Aretas to spare the Nabetean capital of Petra (Josephus, BJ I.127, Ant. Jud. 14.2, 14.5). His colleague chose a more distant motive: C. Plautius Decianus had captured the Volscian city of Privernum (Piperno) in 329 B.C. Any direct relations between Hypsaeus and Decianus are most likely invented, however.

Moneyers: The moneyers of this coin were not the IIIViri Monetales, but the Curule Aediles of 58 B.C., M. Aemilius Scaurus and P. Plautius Hypsaeus. Both were Pompeian supporters ultimately dropped by their patron in 52 B.C. M. Scaurus, stepsone of Sulla, who had already battled in Judaea and Nabatea (where his massacred are mentioned in the Dead Sea Scrolls) would rise to be praetor in 56 B.C. and propraetor of Sardinia the following year. Accused of extortion, he was defended by Cicero and aquitted, only to be exiled on the charge of ambitus in 52. B.C. He was also the first major Roman collector of engraved gemstones, put together in a dactyliotheca exceeding even that of Mithridates of Pontus (Pliny, NH 37.5.11). Less is known about his colleague during his aedileship. P. Plautius Hypsaeus rose to the praetorship in 55 B.C. but was tried for bribery in 52 B.C. whilst standing for consul. He convicted and fled into exile.

On this issue: M. Aemilius Scaurus' aedileship is known and can be securely dated. It became famous for the unparalleled lavishness of its games. These included the construction of an artificial lake to show off crocodiles and hippopotamuses; Scaurus also brought a huge skeleton from Joppa, believed to be the monster to which Andromeda was to be sacrificed (Pliny NH 9.4.11). He also had a temporary theatre capable of holding 80,000 spectators built, standing for just one month, and adorned with all kinds of luxuries (Pliny, NH 36.2.5; 36.24.113ss). After the games, he had the huge marble columns transferred to his house, for which the sewer contractors demanded a hefty security fee, in case their weight caused the drains to cave in (ibid. 36.2.6). According to Pliny, the remains of the theatre alone were worth 30 million sesterces (or 7,500,000 denarii).
Syltorian
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ACHAIA, Aigieon. 37-31 BC.89 viewsAE hexachalkon (5.67 g)
Theoxios and Kletaios, magistrates.
obv: Laureate head of Zeus right
rev: Zeus standing right, holding eagle on outstretched arm and preparing to cast thunderbolt; ΘEOΞIOΣ KΛHTAIOΣ around. Kroll, Bronze 2; BCD Peloponnesos 436.

Located along the northern coast of the Peloponnesos, Achaia was a narrow territory between Sicyon and Elis. One theory suggests that Achaia’s original inhabitants were driven to the area from Achaia Phthoitis, which itself was located across the Gulf of Corinth in southern Thessaly. A number of prehistoric and Mycenaean ruins in the western part of the Achaia indicate that the district was long inhabited, even into remote antiquity. Twelve city-states were located there: Aigai, Aigira, Aigion, Bura, Dyme, Helike, Olenos, Patrai, Pherai, Pelene, Rhypes, and Tritaia. Achaian colonies were established in Magna Graecia at Kroton, Kaulonia, Metapontion, and Sybaris. From the mid-5th century onward, much of the history of Achaia is interconnected with the Achaian League.
Dino
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Burnt Hoard Coin 9 reverse close up89 viewsIs the figure wearing a radiate crown or is that just an illusion? It appears that she (he) has right arm raised slightly and might be holding something. 1 commentsSC
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Mark Antony Legionary Denarius LEG VII 89 viewsANT AVG III VIR R P C
galley r. mast with banners at prow

LEG VII
legionary eagle between two standards

Patrae mint 32-31BC

Legio VII Claudia Pia Fidelis (faithful and loyal Claudian legion) dates back to the four legions used by Julius Caesar in his Gallic Wars and played a crucial role in The Battle of Pharsalus in 58 BC, and it existed at least until the end of the 4th century, guarding middle Danube. The emblem of this legion, as well as of all Caesar's legions, was the bull, together with the lion.

Legio VII was one of the two legions used in Caesar's invasions of Britain.

Tiberius Claudius Maximus the Roman soldier who brought the head of Decebalus to emperor Trajan was serving in Legio VII Claudia.

2 commentsJay GT4
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Probus, Antoninien, Rome, 278 (Billon) 89 viewsAvers : Buste cuirassé de Probus à gauche.
Revers : L'empereur à cheval, terrassant un ennemi.
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0012 - Denarius Postumia 81 BC89 viewsObv/HISPAN, veiled head of Hispania r.
Rev/A ALBIN S N, togate figure standing l. between legionary eagle and consular fasces, POST A F in ex.

Ag, 20.0mm, 3.88g
Moneyer: Postumius Albinus.
Mint: Rome aux.
RRC 372/2 [dies o/r: 198/220] - Syd.746 - RCV 297 - RSC Postumia 8 - Calicó 1216 - Cohen Postumia 7 - BMCRR 2839
ex-Incineratio Roma (vcoins)
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Demetrios Poliorketes, Macedonian Kingdom, c. 289 - fall 288 B.C., Silver tetradrachm, Newell p. 97, 9189 viewsObv:– Demetrios diademed head right with horns of a bull, the animal sacred to Demetrios' patron deity
Rev:– BASILEOS DEMETRIOY, Poseidon standing left, right foot on rock, trident in left (apparently inspired by the Lateran Poseidon, a statue by Lysippos, court sculptor of Alexander), monogram left
Minted in Pella, c. 289 - fall 288 B.C.
Reference:– Newell p. 97, 91 and pl. VIII, 12, SNG Cop 1179 var.
17.0192g, 29.3mm, 45o

Ex-Harlan Berk. Ex-Forvm, where it was described as gVF, superb portrait, tight flan.

Updated image of an old coin from my collection.
2 commentsmaridvnvm
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GREEK89 viewsSilver fibula. 5th c. BC. 4,3 cms h. Single piece construction terminated in a stylized ram's head.Incised design on the outer facet of the bow and on the square catchplate,beyond which the pin turns in a u-shape with the ram's head at the terminal with stylized nose and mouth.Fine coiled antlers from a separate piece of wire applied to the crown of the ram's head.
Ancient Art XXXVIII. # 31.
2 commentsbenito
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Childebert I, Frankish King of Paris, Merovingian Dynasty89 viewsChildebert I (c. 497-558), Merovingian dynasty, Frankish king of Paris (511-558) and Orleans (524-558). Æ (15 mm, 0.94 g). Obverse: chi-rho. Reverse: cross. Belfort 5459.2 commentsJan
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Philip I Billon Tetradrachm of Syria, Antioch. Dated 3rd consulship = 248 AD.89 viewsPhilip I Billon Tetradrachm of Syria, Antioch. Dated 3rd consulship = 248 AD.
AVTOK K M IOVLI FILIPPOC CEB, radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right / DEMARC EXOVCIAC VPATO G, eagle standing right with wreath in beak, ANTIOXIA SC below.
Prieur 375, BMC 512, SNGCop 265.

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Roman Empire, Elagabalus AR Antoninianus 'SALVS ANTONINI AVG' 89 viewsRoman Empire
Emperor Elagabalus (218 - 222 AD) Silver Antoninianus.
Rome Mint.

obv: IMP CAES M AUR ANTONINUS - Radiate bust of the Emperor right, draped and cuirassed.
rev: SALVS ANTONINI AUG - Salus standing facing right, holding snake, which she feeds from patera held in other hand.

5.20 Grams
2 commentsrexesq
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GREEK, MACEDONIAN KINGDOM, Alexander III, AR Tetradrachm - lifetime issue89 viewsObv: Head of Herakles r., in lion skin headdress
Rev: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle on extended arm, legs uncrossed, standing figure of Demeter with two torches before, ΔΙΟ beneath throne
Lampsacus mint, 328-323 B.C.
24.7mm - 17.17g - 270deg
Price 1355
Ex HML Schulman auction April 1962
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Greek Asclepius Pergamon Mysia89 viewsPergamon, Mysia, 200-30 BC, AE17, 3.82 gr. Bearded head of Asklepios right / Serpent-entwined staff of Asklepios. (no legends on either side). SNG Cop 401; Lindgren I 299; de Luynes 2502; BMC 164.6 commentsSRukke
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KINGS of THRACE. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm89 viewsKINGS of THRACE. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31mm, 16.79 g, 12h). Abydos mint. Struck 297/6-282/1 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, spear behind; griffin head to outer left, monogram to inner left. Thompson 70; Müller 126. Near VF, lightly toned, a few minor scratches.

Ex CNG Auction 264 Lot 19
4 commentsPhiloromaos
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TRAJAN Denarius, RIC 355, Virtus89 viewsOBV: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC, laureate draped bust right
REV: P M TR P COS VI P P SPQR, Virtus standing right holding spear & parazonium, foot on helmet
2.8g, 19mm

Minted at Rome, 99-100 AD
1 commentsLegatus
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Julian II 'The Philosopher' (as Augustus)89 views361-363 AD
AE3 (19.8mm, 3.12g)
O: Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding shield and spear; DN FL CL JVLIANVS AVG.
R: VOT X MVLT XX in four lines within wreath; NIK[A] below.
Nicomedia mint, officina A.
RIC VIII Nicomedia, 123; ERIC II Julian 422; Elmer 132; Sear 4074v
Some smoothing, re-patinated.
ex Nemesis Ancients

"The end and aim of the Cynic philosophy, as indeed of every philosophy, is happiness, but happiness that consists in living according to nature, and not according to the opinions of the multitude. "
~ Julian
3 commentsEnodia
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DOMITIAN89 viewsAR denarius. Ephesus. 71 AD. 3,12 grs. Bust draped and cuirassed,wearing aegis,,head right. DOMITIANVS CAESAR AVG F / Female bust,draped and towered right. PACI ORB TERR AVG. Under bust E PHE (ligate).
RIC 350 (Vespasian),
2 commentsbenito
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Mars with Spear and Shield (RIC II 162)89 viewsAR Denarius
Rome 103-112AD
2.95g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R) with Aegis on far shoulder.
IMP TRAIANO AUG GER DAC PM TRP COS V PP

Rev: MARS (God of War) standing (R) holding spear and resting on shield.
SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI

RIC II 162 RSC 378A
3 commentsOptimo Principi
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RIC 0949 Titus as Caesar [Vespasian]89 viewsAR Denarius, 3.08g
Rome mint, 77-78 AD
Obv: T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: COS VI; Mars stg. l., with spear and trophy; and to r., corn ear
RIC 949 (C). BMC 222. RSC 66. BNC 196.
Ex eBay, October 2011.

Yet another reverse that is shared with Vespasian. Although the type with Mars and corn ear is listed in RIC as "common", this is the first example I've seen in trade. The condition is not the greatest but beggars can't be choosers. Needless to say the thrill of receiving this denarius far outweighs the eye appeal!
2 commentsDavid Atherton
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Pisidia, Selge, BMC 20-2589 viewsPisidia, Selge, Obol, 400-333 BC AR, 10mm 0.68g, BMC 20-25
O: facing head of Gorgon with flowing hair
R: head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet, astragalos behind
5 commentscasata137ec
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Demetrios Poliorketes, Macedonian Kingdom, c. 289 - fall 288 B.C., Silver tetradrachm, Newell p. 97, 9189 viewsObv:– Demetrios diademed head right with horns of a bull, the animal sacred to Demetrios' patron deity
Rev:– BASILEOS DEMETRIOY, Poseidon standing left, right foot on rock, trident in left (apparently inspired by the Lateran Poseidon, a statue by Lysippos, court sculptor of Alexander), monogram left
Minted in Pella, c. 289 - fall 288 B.C.
Reference:– Newell p. 97, 91 and pl. VIII, 12, SNG Cop 1179 var.
17.0192g, 29.3mm, 45o

Ex-Harlan Berk. Ex-Forvm, where it was described as gVF, superb portrait, tight flan.

Updated image using new photography setup.
1 commentsmaridvnvm
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110 Domitian 89 viewsDomitian AE As. 85 AD. IIMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS PER PP, laureate bust right, wearing aegis / SALVTI AVGVSTI above and below facade of the altar-enclosure of the Ara Salutis Augusti with detailed double-paneled door & horns above, S-C across fields.

C. 419, RIC 304b? RIC 2 418
6 commentsRandygeki(h2)
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074 Philippus I. (244-249 A.D.), RIC IV-III 0062, Rome, AR-Antoninianus, FIDES EXERCITVS, Four standards, #1,89 views074 Philippus I. (244-249 A.D.), RIC IV-III 0062, Rome, AR-Antoninianus, FIDES EXERCITVS, Four standards, #1,
avers:- IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
revers:- FIDES EXERCITVS, Four standards, the third from right has an eagle atop it.
exe: -/-//--, diameter: 20,5-22,5 mm, weight: 4,44g, axis: 2h,
mint: Rome, date: 248-249 A.D. ref: RIC-IV-III-062, p-75, RSC 050, Sear 2556,
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Sweden, Gustavas Adolphus89 viewsSweden
Gustavas II Adolphus (A.D. 1595 - 1632)
1 Solidus (Schilling), 1631, Riga
obverse: GVST ADOL DG REX
reverse: SOLIDVS CIVITATIS RIGENSIS 31
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051 Caracalla (196-198 A.D. Caesar, 198-217 A.D. Augustus ), Rome, RIC IV-I 289d, AR-Antoninianus, P M TR P XX COS IIII P P, Serapis standing left, Scarce! #189 views051 Caracalla (196-198 A.D. Caesar, 198-217 A.D. Augustus ), Rome, RIC IV-I 289d, AR-Antoninianus, P M TR P XX COS IIII P P, Serapis standing left, Scarce! #1
avers: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, Radiate, draped bust right, seen half from back.
revers: P M TR P XX COS IIII P P, Serapis, wearing polos on the head, standing left, holding corn-ears, in wreath and sceptre.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 23,0mm, weight: 5,08g, axis:- h,
mint: Rome, date: 217 A.D.,
ref: RIC IV-I 289d, p-255,
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Commodus (177 - 192 A.D.)89 viewsAR Denarius
189 A.D
O: M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT, Laureate head right.
R: PIETATI SENATVS, CVPP, Commodus standing right, holding roll, clasping hands with senator standing left, holding scepter.
Rome mint
3.64g
17.6mm
RIC III 194 cor, RSC II 408
3 commentsMat
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090 Vespasian89 viewsVespasian, 1 July 69 - 24 June 79 A.D.
Silver denarius, RIC II part 1, 362; SRCV I 2317, BMCRE II 74, F, 2.879g, 17.2mm, 195o, Rome mint, 72 - 73 A.D.; obverse IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head right; reverse VICTORIA AVGVSTI, Victory advancing right, crowning legionary standard with wreath with right, palm across shoulder in left.

"This type likely refers to the victory in Judaea but does not specifically identify that victory."
5 commentsRandygeki(h2)
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AE Trichalkon of the Thessalian League, 196-146 BC89 viewsObv: Laureate head of Apollo right
Rev: Th E S S A/ L O N in vertical columns; Apollo Itonia standing right, throwing spear w/right arm and holding shield w/left. On top of Athena's spear to left the Greek letters Th R A and to right an Owl.
References: BMC 49; Rogers 20; Nomos 4, 1385
Diameter 19 mm, Wt 7.6 gms

The Thessalian League was a confederacy of northern Greek city-states centered in Larissa. The letters above Athena's spear refer to the authorizing magistrate - in this case (Th R A)sylos whose complete name is given on silver staters of the period. A die match to lot 838 in the Triton XV sale (ACsearch)
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Nero, 54 - 68 AD89 viewsObv: NERO CAESAR, laureate head of Nero facing right.

Rev: AVGVSTVS GERMANICVS, Nero dressed in a toga and wearing a radiate crown, standing facing, holding a branch and a statue of Victory on a globe.

Silver Denarius, Rome mint, 64 - 65 AD

3.8 grams, 18 mm, 180°

RIC I 47, RSC 45, S1941, VM 6
1 commentsMatt Inglima
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Hungary. Franz Joseph I 1848 - 1916. copper 1 filler.89 viewsHungary. Franz Joseph I 1848 - 1916. copper 1 filler. MAGYAR KIRALYI VALTOPENZ, crown adorned with cross / 1 kb within wreath. Kremintz mint.

KM 481
21,570,000 minted
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Gordian III AR Antoninianus, RIC 3689 viewsGordian III AR Antoninianus
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, radiate draped bust right / LIBERALITAS AVG II, Liberalitas standing left with abacus & cornucopiae.
21-22mm / 4.48g
1 commentsJiminey
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Germany. Weimar Republic. 1919 - 1924. Aluminum 50 Pfennig 1920 A89 viewsGermany. Weimar Republic. 1919 - 1924. Aluminum 50 Pfennig 1920 A. Wheat sheaf behind inscription / value above date. 1920 A

KM 27
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Mylasa, Caria, c. 170 - 130 B.C.89 views Silver Pseudo-Rhodian (drachm*), Ashton NC 1992, 255, SNG Kayhan 846, weight 2.2 g, maximum diameter 15.86 mm, Mylasa mint, c. 170 - 130 B.C.; Obv. facing head of Helios with eagle superimposed on r. cheek, hair loose; Rev. rose with bud/stem to right,(left bud off flan**) monogram left, ΠΕ & A to right. Same obv. die as Ashton 255 & Kayhan 846. Some surface roughness on top of both sides.

*Ashton, Kayhan, & Sear all describe this denom. as "drachm", though considerably underweight according to the Rhodian standard. Apparently these immitatives use the lower weight.

**Kayhan 846 plate shows stems and buds going both left and right. (but only describes the bud to the left), Ashton's plate also shows on both sides, and describes as such when in combination with letters /monograms. My example, is an Obv. die match, though the Rev. is not an exact die match, but is very close (probably same hand), and shows the right stem and bud clearly, but the left is off flan. Ashton identifies 107 Obv. dies in this series, and none of the rest are even close to the style of #255. This Obv. is shown with one other Rev. type(different letters).

Note; Ashton concludes the top two letters (on these later type with 4-5 letters/monograms) are abbrieviations for the month they were struck by the particular magistrate. (1st two letters in the Macedonian calender months used in Mylasa at the time) In my coin ΠΕ are for ΠΕΡΙΘΙOΣ or Peritios, the 10th month. He also concludes the monogram and lower letter abbrieviate the magistrate's name. Also, though he knows of no metrological analysis, the the quality of the silver seems to be somewhat debased compared to the Rhodian and early Pseudo-Rhodian issues.(most of the CH 4 hoard were of this later type, and were covered in a thick black patina{that were harshly cleaned}, the few earlier series and the one Rhodian type didn't have this patina and seemed to be of higher quality silver)

Historical background; courtsey Forvm Ancient Coins

Mylasa (Milas, Turkey today) was often mentioned by ancient writers. The first mention is from early 7th century B.C., when Arselis, a Carian leader from Mylasa, helped Gyges in his fight for the Lydian throne. Under Persia, Mylasa was the chief city of Caria. Mylasa joined the Delian League c. 455 B.C., but Persian rule was restored by 400. Mylasa was the hometown and first capital of the Hecatomnid dynasty, nominally Persian satraps, but practically kings of Caria and the surrounding region, 377 - 352 B.C. In the Hellenistic era, the city was contested by Alexander's successors, but prospered. Mylasa was severely damaged in the Roman Civil War in 40 B.C., but again regained prosperity under Roman rule.



Ex. Aegean Nunismatics
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Syracuse, Reign of Pyrrhus89 views278-276 BC
AE24 (23.2mm, 10.505g, 285o)
O: Head of Herakles left, clad in lion-skin headdress; club behind, ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ before.
R: Athena Promachos advancing right, hurling javelin and holding shield; wreath behind.
HGC 2, 1450; Calciati II p. 324, 177; SNG ANS 847; SNG Cop 809-814; Sear 1213
ex Forvm Ancient Coins
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Roman Imperatorial, 49-48 BC, Julius Caesar89 viewsAR Denarius (2.7g, 17mm, 7h). Rome mint, Struck 49-48 BC.
Obv.: CAESAR in ex., Elephant right, trampling on snake.
Rev.: Simpulum, aspergillum, ax and apex.
Sear (RCV) 353; Seaby (RSC I.) Caesar 111/49
Charles S
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Licinius II. (317-324 A.D.), Alexandria, RIC VII 025, crescent/B//SMAL, AE-3 Follis, IOVI CONSERVATORI CAES S, R2!! #189 views133 Licinius II. (317-324 A.D.), Alexandria, RIC VII 025, crescent/B//SMAL, AE-3 Follis, IOVI CONSERVATORI CAES S, R2!! #1
avers: D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C, Laureate, draped bust left, holding mappa and scepter on globe.
reverse: IOVI CONS ERVATORI CAES S, crescent in right field, Jupiter standing left, holding globe and scepter, B in right side.
exergue: crescent/B//SMAL, diameter: 19,0mm, weight: 2,75g, axis: 0h,
mint: Alexandria, date: 317-320 A.D.,
ref: RIC VII 25, p-707, 2nd.off., R2!!, Sear 15417,
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B 062 Manuel I. Comnenus (1143-1180 A.D.), SB 1964, AE-Trachy, Constantinopolis,89 viewsB 062 Manuel I. Comnenus (1143-1180 A.D.), SB 1964, AE-Trachy, Constantinopolis,
avers: - ,
revers:- .
exe: -/-//--, diameter: 30mm, weight: 2,80g, axis: h,
mint: Constantinopolis, date: A.D., ref: SB-1964, p-396,
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B 005 Justin II. (565-578 A.D.), SB 0375, AE-Pentanummium, Cyzicus, Monogram (Sear 8.), Big Є left and K right side,89 viewsB 005 Justin II. (565-578 A.D.), SB 0375, AE-Pentanummium, Cyzicus, Monogram (Sear 8.), Big Є left and K right side,
avers: Monogram (Sear 8.).
reverse: Big Є left and K right side.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 9mm, weight: 2,00g, axis: 8h,
mint: Cyzicus, date: ref: SB-375, p-96
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Conder Token: Thomas Spence, Middlesex 108089 viewsObv: . SPENCE A STATE PRISONER IN 1794, bust facing left, JAMES below it.

Rev: MUM • 1796, a padlock

Edge: Plain

Thomas Spence, Farthing Conder token

Dalton & Hamer: Middlesex 1080
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Moesia, Viminacium, 072 Gordianus-III. (238-244 A.D.), PM 01-31-01, -/-//AN IIII, AE-Sestertius, #0189 viewsMoesia, Viminacium, 072 Gordianus-III. (238-244 A.D.), PM 01-31-01, -/-//AN IIII, AE-Sestertius, #01
avers:- IMP-GORDIANVS-PIVS-FEL-AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
revers:- PMSC_OL-VIM, female figure (Viminacium or Provincia Moesia) standing, facing left, between bull to left and lion to right; in ex. AN IIII regnal year IIII.
exergo: -/-//AN IIII, diameter: 30mm, weight: 17,38g, axis: h,
mint: Moesia, Viminacium, date: 242-243 A.D., ref: Pick-83, PM-1-31-1, Mus-33var,
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Moesia, Viminacium, 083 Trebonianus Gallus (251-253 A.D.), PM 05-12-01, -/-//AN XIII, AE-Sestertius, #0189 viewsMoesia, Viminacium, 083 Trebonianus Gallus (251-253 A.D.), PM 05-12-01, -/-//AN XIII, AE-Sestertius, #01
avers:- IMP-C-GALLVS-P-FELIX-AVG, laureate draped bust right .
revers:- PMSC_OL-VIM, female figure (Viminacium or Provincia Moesia) standing, facing left, between bull to left and lion to right, in ex. AN XIII .
exergo: -/-//AN XIII, diameter: 26mm, weight:10,46g, axis: h,
mint: Moesia, Viminacium, date: 251-252 A.D., ref: Pick-165, PM-5-12-1, Mus-56,
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Swedish Livonia. Carl XI 1660 - 1697. Silver Schilling 1665.89 viewsSwedish Livonia. Carl XI 1660 - 1697. Silver Schilling 1665. CAROLVS D.G. * Crowned CR monogram / SOLID CIVI RIG 65.

KM 55
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Roman, Eastern Mediterranean, Glass Bottle, Late 2nd - 4th Century A.D.89 viewsOlive-green bottle; Isings Form 102a, cf. Ontario Museum 209
12.7 cm (5") tall
Choice, clear olive-green, cylindrical body widening slightly from shoulder to base,
flat shoulder, cylindrical short neck, flared rim
intact with some cracks, attractive weathering
Ex: FORVM, Alex Malloy Collection
(Notes and Picture from FORVM website)
3 commentsMark Z
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Macrinus, 217–8 CE89 viewsAR denarius, Rome, 218 CE; 3.72g. BMCRE 69, RIC 78, RSC 41 (Gosselin Sale, 6 Fr.). Obv: IMP CM OPEL SEV – MACRINVS AVG; bust laureate, draped right, seen from back. Rx: LIBERAL – ITAS AVG; Liberalitas standing left, holding coin counter and cornucopia.

Notes: According to Harlan J. Berk, Ltd: “One of the few types of Macrinus’s reign that commemorates a specific event, namely his first and only largesse to the Roman people, which to judge from the coins was distributed c. March–May 218 [CE].” Overweight specimen. Rare; four in the Reka Devnia hoard.

Provenance: Ex Berk BBS 176 (September 2011), lot 283.
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Claudius – RIC-5289 viewsClaudius Denarius 41 -53 AD (18 mm 3.49 gm) Lugdunum Mint Struck 50 -51 AD. TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P X IMP PP, laureate head right / PACI AVGVSTAE, Pax-Nemesis, winged, advancing right, pointing at snake with winged caduceus, drawing out fold of robe below chin. RIC 52; RSC 65; BMC 62; Sear 18463 commentsBud Stewart
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161 - Commemorative - RIC VII Siscia 22289 viewsObv:– VRBS ROMA, Helmeted bust of Roma left
Rev:– –, She wolf feeding Romulus and Remus, two stars above
Minted in Siscia (//Gamma SIS).
Reference:– RIC VII Siscia 222
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SICILY, KAMARINA, 420-405 B.C89 viewsAE tetras, 10mm, 3.0g

O - Head of Athena left, wearing crested helmet
R - KAMA; owl standing left, head facing, lizard in left field, three pellets in exergue

SNG ANS 1229
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AGRIPPA89 viewsAE As. 37-41 AD ( struck under Caligula ) 11,79 grs. . Head of Agrippa left, wearing rostral crown. M AGRIPPA L F COS III / Neptune standing left, holding small dolphin and trident. S C.
RIC I 58 (Gaius). Cohen 3.
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Tres beau AR denier de Domitian, 89 views18mm.,3,07 g. _6810

Domitian Denarius, RIC 689, (RIC [1962] 147), RSC 261, BMC 164
Domitian Denarius. 90 AD. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIIII, laureate head right / IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P, Minerva advancing right, brandishing javelin & holding shield. RSC 261.
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Uncertain Empress AE1689 viewsObv: Empress facing r.
Rev: Athena standing r. holding spear in l. and resting r. hand on grounded shield.
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Roman Empire, Maximinus II Dia quarter follis, Genius89 viewsMaximinus II Dia
Quarter Folles, 205-306 A.D.
MAXIMINVS NOB C - Bust right
GENIO POP-VLI ROMANI - Genius left, modus on head, holding patera and cornucopia.
SIS mint mark, Siscia mint
RIC VI Siscia 171b
Rarity R
Nice EF condition!
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041b Commodus (166-180 A.D. as Caesar, 180-192 A.D. as Augustus), RIC III 0249, Rome, AR-denarius, FELIC PERPETVAE AVG, Commodus and Felicitas, Scarce !89 views041b Commodus (166-180 A.D. as Caesar, 180-192 A.D. as Augustus), RIC III 0249, Rome, AR-denarius, FELIC PERPETVAE AVG, Commodus and Felicitas, Scarce !
avers:- L-AEL-AVREL-COMM-AVG-P-FEL, Laureate head right.
revers:- FELIC-PERPETVAE-AVG, Commodus standing left on right, holding cornucopia, shaking hands with Felicitas to left, holding caduceus.
exerg: -/-//--, diameter: 16,5-19mm, weight: 2,67g, axes: 7h,
mint: Rome, date: 192 A.D., ref: RIC-III-249, p-395, C-120, BMC 337, Scarce!,
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039 Lucius Verus (161-169 A.D.), Rome, RIC III 0566 (Marc.Aur.), AR-Denarius, TR P VI IMP IIII COS II, VIC/PAR, Victory standing right, #189 views039 Lucius Verus (161-169 A.D.), Rome, RIC III 0566 (Marc.Aur.), AR-Denarius, TR P VI IMP IIII COS II, VIC/PAR, Victory standing right, #1
avers: L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, Laureate head right.
reverse: TR P VI IMP IIII COS II, VIC/PAR, Victory, half-draped, standing right, holds palm and places on palm tree a shield inscribed VIC PAR.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 18,0mm, weight: 2,68g, axes: 0h,
mint: Rome, date: 166-67 A.D.,
ref: RIC III 566 (Marc.Aur.), p 259, C 279,
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G., Thrace, Pantikapaion, Tauric Chersonese, Black Sea Area, ( cc. 4th.-3rd. Century B.C.), SNG BMC Black Sea 901, AE-16, ΠΑΝ, bow and arrow, #189 viewsThrace, Pantikapaion, Tauric Chersonese, Black Sea Area, ( cc. 4th.-3rd. Century B.C.), SNG BMC Black Sea 901, AE-16, ΠΑΝ, bow and arrow, #1
avers: Head of Pan left wreathed with ivy.
revers: Π-Α-Ν, on the right, bow and arrow pointing up.
exerg: -/-//--, diameter: 16mm, weight:3,02g, axes:3h,
mint: Thrace, Pantikapaion, date: Circa 4th-3rd. Century B.C., ref: SNG BMC Black Sea 901,
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Pontos, Amisos, during the reign of Mithridates VI., Circa 120-63 B.C., AE-20mm, Sword in sheath,89 viewsPontos, Amisos, during the reign of Mithridates VI., Circa 120-63 B.C., AE-20mm, Sword in sheath,
avers:- Helmeted head of Mars right.
revers:- AMI-ΣOY, Sword in sheath.
exerg: -/-//--, diameter: 20mm, weight: 7,88g, axes: 11h,
mint: Pontos, Amisos , date: Circa 120-63 B.C., During the reign of Mithridates VI.,
ref: SNG BMC Black Sea 1148,
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Alexander The great, Mesembria, tetradrachm89 viewsKings of Macedon. Alexander III. "the Great" (336-323 BC). AR Tetradrachm (29 mm, 16.74 g). Civic issue, Mesembria mint, c. 250-187 BC.
Obv. Head of Herakles wearing lion's skin right.
Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, rev: Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and scepter; to left, corinthian helmet above monogram.
Price p. 182, 992 var. (slightly different monogram).
ex Auctiones eAuction #10, Lot 12
2 commentsareich
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Gallienus - Tigress Left89 viewsObverse:- GALLIENVSAVG, Head right with radiate crown
Reverse:- LIBEROPCONSAVG, Tigress left
Exergue:- B
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Faustina Junior, Venus89 viewsAr Denarius

FAVSTINAE AVG P II AVG FIL
draped bust right

VENVS
Venus standing left, holding rudder and apple

RIC 517c
5 commentsarizonarobin
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Roman Empire, Philip I antoninianus.89 viewsAntioch mint, class 2. These later Philip the Arab coins from Antioch used to be poorly known, but through efforts of R. Bland and F. Ovari they have been catalogued properly. Most of the coins are minted on fairly low silver content flans and look a bit dull and grayish. This coin is one of the very few I have ever seen being of good silver. This combined with the forceful, needle-sharp portrait makes it unique. The reverse is slightly off center, but very well engraved and struck as well. RIC 75A, Bland 29.2 commentsjmuona
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Sear 182389 viewsAnonymous Class B Follis, weight 12.25g, diameter 32x27mm.Abu Galyon
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Roman, Bronze Vase, 1st Century A.D.89 viewsLathe-spun bronze vase, cf. Hayes, Greek, Roman, and Related Metalware in the Royal Ontario Museum #121; height 7 ½ inches, Choice, round body tapering to rim, slight raised foot ring, fine groove around outside of ring, another around the inside of the neck; green and encrusted patina, some separation at base.
EX: Alex G. Malloy Collection; FORVM
(notes and picture from FORVM website)
1 commentsMark Z
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1bs Septimius Severus89 views193-211

Denarius

Laureate head, right, SEVERVS PIVS AVG
Septimius, togate and veiled, standing left holding olive branch, FVNDATOR PACIS

RIC 265

According to the Historia Augusta: After the murder of Didius Julianus, Severus, a native of Africa, gained the empire. His home town was Lepcis Magna, his father was Geta and his ancestors had been Roman knights before citizenship had been given to all. . . . He himself was born on the third day before the Ides of April, when Erucius Clarus, for the second time, and Severus were the consuls [11 April A.D.146]. . . .

After his departure to Germany he conducted himself in such a way in his governorship as to increase his reputation, which had already become noteworthy. Up to this point his military activity was as a private citizen. But then, after it had been learned that Commodus had been murdered and, moreover, that Julianus held the empire amid universal hatred, he was proclaimed emperor by the German legions at Carnuntum, on the Ides of August, although he did put up some resistance to the many who urged him on. He gave the soldiers . . . sesterces each. Then, after strengthening the provinces which he was leaving in his rear, he marched on Rome. All yielded to him wherever he went, while the armies of Illyricum and Gaul, under the pressure of their generals, had already sworn allegiance to him - for he was received by everyone as the avenger of Pertinax. At the same time, on the instigation of Julianus, Septimius Severus was declared a public enemy, and envoys were sent to the army who were to order the soldiers to desert him, on the instructions of the Senate. At first, when Severus heard that the envoys had been sent by authority of a senatorial decree, he was very frightened. Afterwards, by bribing the envoys, he ensured that they spoke in his favour before the army and crossed to his side. Having learned this, Julianus caused a decree ofthe Senate to be passed regarding his sharing of the empire with Severus. It is uncertain whether or not he did this as a trick, since he had already, before this, dispatched certain men, well known for their assassinations of generals, who were to kill Severus. Similarly he had sent men to assassinate Pescennius Niger, who had also assumed the position of emperor in opposition to him, on the instigation of the Syrian armies. But Severus escaped the hands of those that Julianus had sent to murder him and sent a letter to the praetorian guard, giving them the signal either to desertJulianus or to kill him. He was obeyed at once; Julianus was killed in the palace and Severus was invited to Rome. Thus Severus became the victor merely at will - something that had never happened to anyone - and hastened to Rome under arms. . . .

The same emperor, although implacable towards offences, likewise displayed singular judiciousness in encouraging all hard-working persons. He was quite interested in philosophy and the practice of rhetoric, and enthusiastic about learning in general. He took some measures against brigands everywhere. He composed a convincing autobiography dealing with both his private and his public life, making excuses only for the vice of cruelty. With regard to this, the Senate pronounced that either he ought not to have been born or that he ought not to die, since he appeared to be both excessively cruel and excessively useful to the republic. . . . . He died at Eboracum [York] in Britain, having subdued the tribes which appeared hostile to Britain, in the eighteeneh year of his reign, stricken by a very grave illness, now an old man. . . .

This emperor wore such meagre clothing that even his tunic scarcely had any purple, while he covered his shoulders with a shaggy cloak. He ate sparingly, being very addicted to his native vegetable, sometimes fond of wine, often abstaining from meat. His person was handsome, he was of huge size,(Dio Cassius, who knew Severus personally, says that he was small) with a long beard and curly white hair. His face inspired reverence, his voice was resonant but with a trace of an African accent right up to his old age. He was equally beloved after his death, when envy, or the fear of his cruelty, had disappeared.
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RIC 0751 Titus89 viewsObv : T CAES IMP COS III CENS, Laureate head right
Rev : S C, Spes standing left, holding flower
AE/As - 28.87 mm 11.52 g 6h - Struck in Rome 74 A.D.
RIC 751 (C), BMCRE 711, Paris 733 (Vespasian)
From CNG Printed Auction 93 Lot 1155, From the Chiltern Collection.
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Domitian RIC II 007389 viewsDomitian, 81-96 A.D. AR Denarius. Rome Mint 81, 13 Sept.-31 Dec. (2.96g, 18mm, 6h). Obv: IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG PONT, laureate head right. Rev: TR P COS VII DES VIII P P, tripod with fillets; above dolphin. RIC II 73 (R3), RSC 568b.

This is another early, and very scarce Domitian with only one other specimen known to the authors of the updated RIC II. It was produced within the first 3 months of Domitian’s reign, and is another carry over type issued under Titus. Despite some slight metal flaws, this example maintains good detail, and the beard is stellar.
8 commentsLucas H
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104 Claudius II. (268-270 A.D.), T-0761 (Estiot), RIC V-I 193, Siscia, AE-Antoninianus, VBERTAS AVG, -/-//--, Uberitas standing left, #289 views104 Claudius II. (268-270 A.D.), T-0761 (Estiot), RIC V-I 193, Siscia, AE-Antoninianus, VBERTAS AVG, -/-//--, Uberitas standing left, #2
avers:- IMP-CLAVDIVS-AVG, Bust right, radiate, cuirassed, (B1).
revers:- VBERTAS-AVG, Uberitas standing left, holding purse in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand, (Uberitas 1).
exerg: -/-//--, diameter: 18-19mm, weight: 2,17g, axes: 0h,
mint: Siscia, iss-4, date: 270. A.D., ref: T-0761 (Estiot), RIC V-I 193, Alf. 1936, 5.11,
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0023.0047, T//XXI, Bust B/F, RIC V-II 666, AE-Antoninianus, CONCORDIA MILIT, Emperor clasping the hand of Concordia, #289 views112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0023.0047, T//XXI, Bust B/F, RIC V-II 666, AE-Antoninianus, CONCORDIA MILIT, Emperor clasping the hand of Concordia, #2
avers: IMP PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right. (B/F).
reverse: CONCORDIA MILIT, Emperor standing right, clasping the hand of Concordia.
exergue: T//XXI, diameter: mm, weight: g, axis: 0h,
mint: Siscia, 7th. emission, date: 280 A.D., ref: RIC V-II 666, p-89, Alföldi 0023.0063,
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Attica, Athens, (393-300 B.C.), AR-Triobol, SNG Cop. 68, Athena and Owl,89 viewsAttica, Athens, (393-300 B.C.), AR-Triobol, SNG Cop. 68, Athena and Owl,
Obv:– Helmeted head of Athena right
Rev:– Owl standing facing between two olive-sprigs. Large A Θ E.
diameter: 10,5-12mm, weght: 2,00g , axis: 9h,
mint: Attica, Athens, date: 393-300 B.C., ref.:SNG Cop. 68,
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Moesia, Viminacium, 072 Gordianus-III. (238-244 A.D.), PM 01-39-01, -/-//AN IIII, AE-Dupondius, Vexillum, Rare!, #0289 viewsMoesia, Viminacium, 072 Gordianus-III. (238-244 A.D.), PM 01-39-01, -/-//AN IIII, AE-Dupondius, Vexillum, Rare!, #02
avers:- IMP-GORDIANVS-PIVS-FEL-AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from the back .
revers:- PMS_C_O_L-VIM, Moesia standing half left, between bull to left and lion to right, holding vexillum marked IIII in left hand and vexillum marked VII in right hand, date AN IIII in exergo.
exergo: -/-//AN IIII, diameter: mm, weight: ,g, axis: h,
mint: Moesia, Viminacium, date: 242-243 AD. regnal year IIII., ref: Pick-, PM-1-39-1, Mus-,
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CÁC II. 20.14.1.1./a1.06./07., Anonymous III. (Géza II., King of Hungary, (1141-1162 A.D.)?), AR-Denarius, H-160, CNH I.-150, U-062, #0189 viewsCÁC II. 20.14.1.1./a1.06./07., Anonymous III. (Géza II., King of Hungary, (1141-1162 A.D.)?), AR-Denarius, H-160, CNH I.-150, U-062, #01
avers: Cross with H in the centre, crescents in the angles; border of dots.
reverse: Four crescents and four dots around cross; border of line.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 12,5 mm, weight: 0,22 g, axis: - h,
mint: Esztergom , date: A.D., ref: Huszár-160, CNH I.-150, Unger-062,
Kiss-Toth, Sigla: 20.14.1.1./a1.06./07.,
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083 Trebonianus Gallus (251-253 A.D.), Rome, RIC IV-III 071, AR-Antoninianus, PAX AETERNA, Pax standing left, #189 views083 Trebonianus Gallus (251-253 A.D.), Rome, RIC IV-III 071, AR-Antoninianus, PAX AETERNA, Pax standing left, #1
avers: IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG, Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right.
reverse: PAX AETERNA, Pax standing left, holding branch and transverse scepter.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 21,0-23,0 mm, weight: 3,67 g, axis: 0 h,
mint: Rome, date: 252-253 A.D.,
ref: RIC IV-III 071,
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Faustina Jr. (146 - 175 A.D.)89 viewsAR Denarius
O: DIVA FAUSTINA PIA, Draped bust right.
R: CONSECRATIO Pietas standing left, sacrificing from patera over a lighted altar and holding a sceptre.
Rome
3.2g
18.5mm
RIC III 741 (Aurelius); MIR 18, 57-4/10' BMCRE 711 note; RSC 65

Very Rare

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Byzantine Lead Seal, #31, --OVTO-PAKO-TOC-,89 viewsByzantine Lead Seal, #31, --OVTO-PAKO-TOC-,
"This is a Byzantine seal, about 11th/12th century. The obv. has an image of - probably - saint George, who is by far the most common beardless military saint to be found on seals. As you can see from the obv., the flan is much too small to incorporate all of the design of the boulloterion, which on the reverse leads to a very fragmentary inscription." by Gert thank you Gert.
avers:Cuirassed bust faceing with small round shield and sceptre.
revers:--OVTO-PAKO-TOC- ???.
size : 13x14,5mm,
weight: 3,85g,
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CÁC II. 19.06.1.1./g1.01./39., Anonymous II. (Béla III., King of Hungary, (1172-1196 A.D.)?), AR-Denarius, H-116, CNH I.-127, U-094, #0189 viewsCÁC II. 19.06.1.1./g1.01./39., Anonymous II. (Béla III., King of Hungary, (1172-1196 A.D.)?), AR-Denarius, H-116, CNH I.-127, U-094, #01
avers: Patriarchal cross on double arch between two crescents containing a star, two dots and two lines, a border of dots.
reverse: Four crescents containing crosses, line border.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 12,0 mm, weight: 0,21g, axis: h,
mint: Esztergom, date: A.D., ref: Huszár-116, CNH I.-127, Unger-094,
Kiss-Toth, Sigla: 19.06.1.1./g1.01./39.,
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088 Valerian I. (253-260 A.D.), RIC V-I 074, Rome, AR-Antoninianus, APOLINI PROPVG, Apollo standing right, #189 views088 Valerian I. (253-260 A.D.), RIC V-I 074, Rome, AR-Antoninianus, APOLINI PROPVG, Apollo standing right, #1
avers: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG, Radiate, draped bust right.
reverse: APOLINI PROPVG, Apollo standing right, drawing a bow.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 18,5-20mm, weight: 3,60g, axis: 1h,
mint: Rome, date: 253 A.D., ref: RIC V-I 74, p-45, C-25,
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22.31. Béla IV., King of Hungary, (1235-1270 A.D.), CÁC III. 22.31.1.2./a01.4./05., H-299, CNH I.-234, U-222, AR-Denar, #0189 views22.31. Béla IV., King of Hungary, (1235-1270 A.D.), CÁC III. 22.31.1.2./a01.4./05., H-299, CNH I.-234, U-222, AR-Denar, #01
avers: Emperor facing, draped with Crown, long hair, line border.
reverse: Cross and circle within R, B-E-L-A, line border.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 12,3 mm, weight: 0,58g, axis: 3h,
mint: , date: 1235-1270 A.D., ref: Huszár-299, CNH I.-234, Unger-222,
CÁC III. 22.31.1.2./a01.4./05.,
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Syracuse, Reign of Agathokles89 views317-289 BC
AE16 (17mm, 3.71g)
O: Head of Kore (Persephone) left; ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ before, amphora behind.
R: Bull butting left; monogram above.
HGC 2, 1469; Calciati II, p. 238, 108; Sear 1195v
ex Aegean Numismatics

2 commentsEnodia
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0169 - Denarius Hostilia 48 BC89 viewsObv/Female head r., wearing oak-wreath.
Rev/Victory advancing r., holding caduceus and palm-branch, L HOSTILIVS before, SASERNA behind.

Ag, 18.5mm, 3.95g
Moneyer: L. Hostilius Saserna.
Mint: Roma.
RRC 448/1a [dies o/r: 99/110 (var. 1a+1b)] - Syd.951 - RSC Hostilia 5
ex-AUREA Numismatika, auction 49, lot 3207
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049 Septimius Severus (193-211 A.D.), Rome, RIC IV-I 120c, AR-Denarius, VICT AVG G COS II P P, Victory advancing left, #289 views049 Septimius Severus (193-211 A.D.), Rome, RIC IV-I 120c, AR-Denarius, VICT AVG G COS II P P, Victory advancing left, #2
avers: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP X, Laureate bust right.
reverse: VICT AVG G C OS II P P, Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over the left shoulder in the left hand.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 17,0mm, weight: 3,23g, axis: 0h,
mint: Rome, date: A.D.,
ref: RIC IV-I 120c, p-, RSC 694,
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133 Licinius II. (317-324 A.D.), Heraclea, RIC VII 054Γ, -/X/IIΓ//SMHΓ, AE-3 Follis, IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing left, Scarce, #189 views133 Licinius II. (317-324 A.D.), Heraclea, RIC VII 054Γ, -/X/IIΓ//SMHΓ, AE-3 Follis, IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing left, Scarce, #1
avers: D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C (6,G5-l.), Helmeted bust left holding spear and shield.
reverse: IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on a globe andscepter, eagle with wreath in beak to left and captive to right at foot, X/IIΓ (=12.5 denarii) to right,
exergue: -/X/IIΓ//SMHΓ, diameter: 20,0-21,0mm, weight: 3,48g, axis:11h,
mint: Heraclea, date: 321-324 A.D.,
ref: RIC VII 54Γ, p-548, Sear 15407, Scarce,
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Hadrian Alexandrian Drachm89 viewsAVT KAI TRAI A∆PIA CEB
laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind

Nilus seated left on rocks, reed in right, cornucopia in left, crocodile right climbing up rocks, IS / L (year 16) above left

Alexandria
25.03g, 34mm

Emmett 1014

Ex-Zurgieh

The Greek numeral sixteen (Iς) above Nilus refers to what was considered the ideal height of the annual Nile flood, sixteen cubits. Less could mean drought or famine. Even in modern times grand celebrations were held when the flood reached 16 cubits. In years when the flood failed to reach 16 cubits, the celebrations were canceled, and prayers and fasting were held instead. The peak flood occurred at the end of August, which explains why the Egyptian year began on 29 August.

Gifted
3 commentsJay GT4
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Animation !!!, Die Match experiment to compare two different Caracalla denarius avers (obvers). 89 viewsDie Match experiment to compare two different Caracalla denarius avers (obvers). 1 commentsquadrans
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076b Philippus II. (244-7 A.D., Caes, 247-9 A.D. Aug.), RIC IV-III --- Not in!!!, Antioch, AR-Antoninianus, P M TR P VI COS P P, Emperor standing left, Rare!!!,89 views076b Philippus II. (244-7 A.D., Caes, 247-9 A.D. Aug.), RIC IV-III --- Not in!!!, Antioch, AR-Antoninianus, P M TR P VI COS P P, Emperor standing left, Rare!!!,
avers:- IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right viewed from the front.
revers:- P M TR P VI COS P P, Emperor veiled, standing left, holding scepter and sacrificing out of patera over lighted tripod.
exergo: -/-//--, diameter: mm, weight: g, axis: h,
mint: Rome, date: 249 A.D., ref: RIC-IV-III-Not in RIC !!!,Unlisted RIC with this obverse style, Rare !!! (known = 6), RSC 40var.,
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0042.0043, -/V//XXI, Bust B1/F.l., RIC V-II 713, AE-Antoninianus, PAX AVGVSTI, Pax standing left, Rare!! #189 views112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0042.0043, -/V//XXI, Bust B1/F.l., RIC V-II 713, AE-Antoninianus, PAX AVGVSTI, Pax standing left, Rare!! #1
avers: IMP PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust left. (B1/F.l.). (Bust, Not in RIC!!!)
reverse: PAX A V GVSTI (A), Pax standing left, holding olive-branch and transverse scepter.
exergue: -/V//XXI, diameter: 20-21,5 mm, weight: 3,72g, axis: 6h,
mint: Siscia, 7th. emission, 5th. officina, date: 280 A.D., ref: RIC V-II 713, p-93, C-, Alföldi 0042.0043, Rare!!
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