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Roman Constantine I GLORIA223 viewsAE 3/4
Obv: CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG
Rev: GLORIA EXERCITVS; two soldiers stg. either side of two standardsTanit
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RIC 0847 Vespasian (1)223 viewsAR Denarius, 3.21g
Rome Mint, 76 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: COS VII across field; Eagle head l. standing on thunderbolt, on Altar. Very uncommon with thunderbolt showing.
RIC 847 (C2). BMC 180. RSC 121. BNC 156.
Acquired from Glenn W. Woods, July 2007.
The reverse is possibly a reference to Mucianius' death, which occured around the time the coin was minted. Mucianius was the Governor of Syria when Vespasian made his bid for the purple and helped him secure the throne.
The eagle & base type's original design included a thunderbolt, although not well rendered because of the unwieldiness of the design. Over time, either from laziness or expediency, the engravers began omitting the thunderbolt altogether. It seems most of these were struck without thunderbolts, so they were probably dropped very early in the issue's production. It's rare to find the type with one.
I love the portrait on this coin, Vespasian seems to be smirking...the eagle isn't a bad one either. A few flan flaws and dodgy obverse legends do not detract from the eye appeal.
David Atherton
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Lion and Star223 viewsMiletos Ionia SNG COP 952
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WURZBURG - Anselm Franz223 viewsWURZBURG - Anselm Franz 1746-1749 AR 1 Schilling, 1747. Rarer type! Obv.: Crowned coat-of arms of Anselm. Rev.: St. Peter standing, with sword and crozier. St. Peter divides dat. Reference: KM#318.dpaul7
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RIC 1427 Vespasian223 viewsAR Denarius, 3.34g
Ephesus Mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS III TR P P P; Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: AVG and EPHE in oak wreath
RIC 1427 (C). BMC 451. RSC 40. RPC 829 (16 spec.). BNC 341.
Acquired from Akropolis Coins, February 2008.
An excellent example of Ephesus Flavian coinage. A banker's mark is in the obverse right field.David Atherton
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ACHAIA, Achaean League, Antigoneia (Mantineia). Circa 188-180 BC223 viewsAR Hemidrachm (13mm, 2.43 g). Laureate head of Zeus right / Monogram; A-N across field, monogram below; all within wreath tied at the bottom. Clerk 195; BCD Peloponnesos 1491; SNG Copenhagen 281. VF, toned. ex BCD Collection (not in LHS sale); Benner-Antigoneia-2. CNG auction 179 lot 40.Dino
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Huszár 724, Pohl 225, Unger 569a-b, Réthy II 238, Kaplan (unpublished) Subtype B 223 viewsHungary. Matthias "Corvinus" (Mátyás Hunyadi in Hun.) (1458-1490). AR denar.
Obv: +MOnETA • – • hVnGARIE, Four-part shield with Hungarian arms (Árpádian stripes, patriarchal cross, Dalmatian leopard heads, Bohemian lion), raven with ring in escutcheon, small Szapolyai shield (rampant unicorn facing left) below.
Rev: PATRO – VNGAR, Crowned nimbate Madonna with nimbate infant Jesus to her right, S–W in fields.
The type was probably struck in occupied Vienna by István Szapolyai, the Hungarian provincial governor, 1487-1490 (per Pohl) or 1489-1490 (per Huszár) or ca. 1485-1490 (per Unger), with an average fineness of approximately .500 silver, and an average weight of .59023 g.
Subtype B is an uncommon variation of an uncommon emission, in that the obverse legend is in a Gothic style rather than a Renaissance style. It is neither described nor depicted in any of the catalogs.
Historic Note: There had been tension and sporadic warfare between Matthias and Frederick III of Austria (the Holy Roman Emperor) from the inception of Matthias's reign. On June 1, 1485 Vienna fell to the Hungarian forces. Matthias made the city his capital, and declared himself Duke of Austria. The city reverted to Habsburg control immediately after Matthias died.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Sestertius - Pax (RIC 390)223 viewsSestertius
Rome 98-99 AD
27.34g
Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R)
IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM PM
Rev: PAX enthroned (L) holding olive branch.
TR POT COS II SC.
RIC 390 SEAR 3214Optimo Principi
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Greece, Olympia - Temple of Zeus fallen columns223 views
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R., Macedonia, Thessalonika, 011p Gaius (Caligula) and Antonia Minor, (37-41 A.D.), RPC I 1573, AE22, Head of Antonia left, Scarce! #1223 viewsR., Macedonia, Thessalonika, 011p Gaius (Caligula) and Antonia Minor, (37-41 A.D.), RPC I 1573, AE22, Head of Antonia left, Scarce! #1
avers: Γ.KAIΣAP ΣEBAΣTOΣ, Laureate head of Gaius Caligula left,
reverse: ΓEPMANIKOΣ C(?)E.ΘEΣΣAΛONIKEΩN, Head of Antonia Minor left.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 22,0mm, weight: 9,07g, axis: 5h,
mint: City: Thessalonica, Region: Macedonia, Province: Macedonia, date: 37-41 A.D.,
ref: RPC I 1573, Touratsoglou, Caligula 3-11, 21-4,
19 Specimens
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Roman, CARAUSIUS223 viewsAE antoninianus. Camulodonum. Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right. IMP C CARAUSIUS P F AVG. / Pax standing left, holding olive-branch and sceptre. PAX AVGGG. In field, S-P. In exergue C.
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Taras, Calabria223 views302-290 BC (Period V - From Alexander the Molossian to Kleonymos)
AR Didrachm (20mm, 7.98g)
O: Naked warrior in crested helmet on horse prancing right, spearing downward with right hand, shield and two extra spears in left; ΔΑΙ below.
R: Taras riding dolphin left, holding trident over shoulder with right hand and shield decorated with hippocamp in left; ΦΙ to left, ΤΑΡΑΣ to right, murex shell below.
D'Andrea XXXIX, 848; Vlasto 594; Cote 239; Evans V, B5; Fischer-Bossert 1022a; SNG ANS 991; SNG Cop 845; McGill II, 52; HGC I, 801; HN Italy 935
ex Heidelberger Munzhandlung
Vlasto dates this coin to the time of Alexander the Molossian, but I believe it may be safely placed after the King’s death in 331, as the typical Epirote symbols are no longer seen (especially, as Evans points out, the eagle’s head). Alexander, uncle to Alexander the Great, arrived at Taras in 334 as defender, the leader of a mercenary army from Epirus hired to help defend Taras from the indigenous Italian tribes. However he was quickly seen to have something more in the way of conquest in mind. Having ignored the warning of the Oracle at the Temple of Zeus Dodona, Alexander pushed west and fulfilled prophecy, being killed while fighting the Lucanians at Pandosia, near the River Acheron.
The murex shell played a very large part in the Tarentine economy, producing a rich purple dye. In fact the early reference books simply describe it as “a purple shell”. Purple cloth from Taras was considered a great luxury throughout the Mediterranean.
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Roman Lead Imperial Seal: Constantius II223 viewsHead of Constantius II
legend begining DN on left Chi-Ro on right
4.37g
12mm X 15mm
4th century ADJay GT4
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Roman Empire Provincial, Probus (276-282 A.D.), Bi-Tetradrachm, Alexandria, Emmet 3979, Alexandria, Dikaiosyne/Aequitas, L-B left at foot (year 2),223 views112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Bi-Tetradrachm, Emmet 3979, Alexandria, Dikaiosyne/Aequitas, L-B left at foot (year 2),
avers: A-K-M-AVP-ΠPOBOC-CEB, Laureated, curiassed bust right.,
revers: Dikaiosyne/Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopiae, L-B left at foot.
exerg: LB/-//--, diameter: 19mm, weight: 8,47g, axes: 11h,
mint: Alexandria, date: 276-277 A.D., LB Year 2., ref: Emmet 3979, Milne-4522, Geissen-3127, Dattari-5527, Kapmann-Ganschow-112.7-p338,
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England, Henricus-III., (1216-1272 A.D.), North-988, AR-Penny, Canterbury mint, #1223 viewsEngland, Henricus-III., (1216-1272 A.D.), North-988, AR-Penny, Canterbury mint, #1
Long Cross type, without scepter; portrait class 3c issue. Moneyer, Nicole.
avers: *hENRICVS REX:III', (NR are ligate), Around central beaded circle enclosing a crowned and bearded face frontal.
reverse: NIC OLE ONC ANT, ( ON and AN are ligate), Spaced around arms, long voided cross with pellet center and finials, over central beaded circle, with pellet trefoil in each angle.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 18-18,5mm, weight: 1,36g, axis: 2h,
mint: Canterbury, Moneyer: Nicole, date: 1247-1272 A.D., ref: Seaby-1364, North-988,
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049 Septimius Severus (193-211 A.D.), Rome, RIC IV-I 197, AR-Denarius, P M TR P XIII COS III P P, Virtus standing left, #2223 views049 Septimius Severus (193-211 A.D.), Rome, RIC IV-I 197, AR-Denarius, P M TR P XIII COS III P P, Virtus standing left, #2
avers: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, Laureate bust right.
reverse: P M TR P XIII COS III P P, Virtus standing left, holding Victory and spear.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 18,0-19,0mm, weight: 3,03g, axis: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 205 A.D.,
ref: RIC IV-I 197, p-117, RSC 470,
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CÁC II. 20.20.1.1./g1.05./42., Anonymous III. (Géza II., King of Hungary, (1141-1162 A.D.)?), AR-Denarius, H-180, CNH I.-160, U-067, #01223 viewsCÁC II. 20.20.1.1./g1.05./42., Anonymous III. (Géza II., King of Hungary, (1141-1162 A.D.)?), AR-Denarius, H-180, CNH I.-160, U-067, #01
avers: Three lines with crosses at the ends and four crosses, two dots on each side; border of dots.
reverse: Cross with circles at the ends, dots in the angles; border of line.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 11,6mm, weight: 0,23g, axis: 1h,
mint: Esztergom, date: A.D., ref: Huszár-180, CNH I.-160, Unger-067,
Kiss-Toth, Sigla: 20.20.1.1./g1.05./42.,
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BYZANTINE, JOHN III DUCAS, AE Tetarteron S- 2117 DOC 59 223 viewsOBV Cross within crescent-shapeped ornament decorated with pellets.
REV Half length figure of emperor wearing stemma, divitision , collar-piece and paneled loros of a simplified type, holds in r. hand labarum headed scepter, and in l. a globus surmounted by patriarchal cross
Size 19mm/16mm. Weight 1.8 gm
DOC lists 5 examples with weights from 1.55 gm to 2.54 and sizes 15mm to 20mm All odd shaped in size
I believe this to be the nicest I've seen but it is close. The coin has nice highlights, sand filled patina and nice eye appeal. When grading this coin keep in mind the denomination being small and rarely struck with perfection but this one definitely has it's charms.
Simon
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ROMAN, Claudius II Gothicus ( AD 268-270 )223 viewsAE Antoninianus , with a superb portrait , (as found patina)
Obverse: IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG, radiate and draped bust right
Reverse: FIDES MILIT, Fides ( goddess of trust )standing left holding two Legionary ensigns. S in Exergue.
Mediolanum ( Milan ) mint AD 268-270.
Weight: 3.4 gr. Max Diameter: 18 mm.
Reference: RIC VI 149 Mediolanum.
**The Golden Legend of 1260 AD recounts how St. Valentine refused to deny Christ before the "Emperor Claudius" in 270 AD ( in some ref ; 269 AD as he was beheaded in that year 269 AD ,per Sam) and as a result was beheaded. Since then, February 14 marks Valentine's Day, a day set aside by the Christian church in memory of the Roman priest and physician.
From The Sam Mansourati Collection.Sam
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Macedonia, Kings, 016 Alexander III., (The Great, 356-323 B.C.), Price 0129, Amphipolis, AR-Tetradrachm, Zeus Aëtophoros seated on throne left, aphlaston in left field,223 viewsMacedonia, Kings, 016 Alexander III., (The Great, 356-323 B.C.), Price 0129, Amphipolis, AR-Tetradrachm, Zeus Aëtophoros seated on throne left, aphlaston in left field,
avers: No legends, Young Herakles' head right, clad in Nemean lion scalp headdress tied at the neck.
reverse: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding eagle and sceptre, aphlaston in left field, ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ to right; Π with pellet (•) inside, below throne.
exergue:-/-//--, diameter: 23,5-24,5mm, weight: 17,37g, axes: 0h,
mint: Macedonia, Kings, Alexander III, The Great, ‘Amphipolis’ mint.
date: c.c. 320-317 B.C., ref: Price(1991) 129,
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0065.0000, Not in this Bust!!!, -/V//XXI, Bust E2/Gvar., RIC V-II 748var. Not in this Bust!!!, AE-Antoninianus, SALVS AVG, Salus standing right, Rare!!!223 views112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0065.0000, Not in this Bust!!!, -/V//XXI, Bust E2/Gvar., RIC V-II 748var. Not in this Bust!!!, AE-Antoninianus, SALVS AVG, Salus standing right, Rare!!!
avers: IMP PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield, seen from back, shield in front and a spear pointing forward. (E2/Gvar.).
reverse: SALVS AVG, Salus standing right, feeding serpent in arms.
exergue: -/V//XXI, diameter: 21,2-22,0mm, weight: 3,57g, axis: 6h,
mint: Siscia, 7th emission, date: 280 A.D., ref: RIC V-II 748var., Bust not in RIC, Alföldi 0065.0000, Not in !!!, Rare!!!,
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Byzantine, MANUEL COMNENUS, METROPOLITIAN TETARTERON SBCV-1968 DOC 15 CLBC 4.4.2 223 viewsOBV Full length figure of the Virgin, nimbate, orans, wearing tunic, and maphorion turned to the r. Manus Dei (Hands of God) in upper field to r.
REV Full length figure of emperor, bearded, wearing stemma, divitision, collar piece, jeweled loros of a simplified type and Saigon; holds in right hand scepter cruciger and in l. anexikakia
Size 20.53mm
Weight 4.2gm
Cosmopolitan Issue were minted in Constantinople, each of these coins had an added silver content of 3% and were also issued with a very light silver wash (Silver traces are common on Cosmopolitan issues but intact fully silvered coins are very rare.) These more than likely were tariffed at a higher rate than the Thessalonica issues that have been shown to have no silver content. Cosmopolitan issue are in general far scarcer than the Thessalonica issues
DOC lists 34 examples with weights from 2.32 to 4.9gm and size from 17mm to 22mm
The coins only flaw, wear on the Virgins face. Other that near perfect centering and a wonderful reverse strike.Simon
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Constantius I Chlorus -- VOT X FK222 viewsObv: FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
Rev: VOT / X / FK
RIC Carthage 35a
Noted in RIC simply as a Fraction, these coins seem fairly scarce for Constantius.
And no I did not clean this coin myself, bought this one as-is.
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Galeria Valeria, daughter of Diocletian, wife of Galerius. Augusta, 293(?)-311 CE.222 viewsÆ Follis (26 mm, 6.64 gm). Nicomedia mint, 308-310 CE.
Obv: GAL VAL-ERIA AVG, diademed and draped bust right.
Rev: VENERI VI-CTRICI CMH, Venus standing facing, head left, holding apple and drapery; in exergue, SMNA.
RIC VI 57; Sear 3730 var.
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JOHN II AE Tetarteron S-1945 DOC12222 viewsChrist stg. facing on footstool, wearing nimbus cr., pallium and colobium and holding book of gospels in l. hand. L. IC to XC. Rev John stg. facing wearing crown divitivsion and loros holding cruiciform sceptre and gl. cr. Constantinople mint. Ef with Pitting, still a wonderful coin. DOC 12
*** This issue has been found fully silvered , the series was billion like all the Constantinople issues, but less than 5% silver.*******Simon
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ΛΓΓ222 viewsSYRIA: SELEUCIS & PIERIA. Gabala. Caracalla. Æ 22. A.D. 198-217. Obv: (AVKMAANTΩNEINOC) or similar. Laureate bust right; countermark across shoulder. Rev: Γ(ABAΛEΩ)N. Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia. Ref: BMC –Axis: 180°. Weight: 7.53 g. CM: ΛΓΓ in rectangular punch, 7.5 x 4 mm. Howgego 551 (5 pcs). Note: Howgego describes the countermark as either ΛΠor ΛΓI, while this specimen reads ΛΓΓ. Collection Automan.Automan
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Menagerie (Mule / Hare / Dolphin), Messana tetradrachm222 viewsCirca 425-421 BC.
caltabiano 491(d200/r196)
SNG ANS359 (same die)
Weber 1425 (same die)
Ex CNG 66 (2004)
The encrustation that was sitting on the reverse appeared to be possible to remove, so I gave it a go. Please look at the other image of this coin to compare. I`m very happy with the new look, and the surface was not damaged. Maybe I`m crazy to try something like this, but at least this time I was lucky.
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Volusian Sestertius222 viewsAE Sestertius
Obv: IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG
Rev: FELECITAS PVBLICA; Felecitas stg. l., leaning on column
Cohen 35Tanit
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Roman Empire, Domitian, Dolphin denarius Unpublished222 viewsObv: IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG PONT
Domitian laureate, right
Rev: TRP COS VII DES VIII PP
Dolphin around anchor
Perhaps an example of the chaos that reign at the imperial mint in 81 AD on Domitian's accession, note the unusual tailed V in AVG which may indicate a Greek celator. The Obverse is as RIC 10B, reverse as RIC 14. I haven't seen another dolphin denarius like this one.
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HUNGARY - Louis II222 viewsHUNGARY - Louis II (1516-1526) AR Denar. Obv: Coat of arms, "LVDOVICVS.R.VNGAR.1521" Rev.: Virgin and child; "PATRONA HVNGARIE"dpaul7
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Constantine the Great, Follis - *222 viewsNicomedia mint, 2nd officina, c. AD 311
IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; Laureate head right
VIRTVTIE-XERCITVS Mars/Virtus advancing right in military dress, holding transverse spear and shield ; trophy over shoulder. B in right field. SMN in exergue.
4.88 gr, 22 mm
RIC-, C-, Roman coins -
RIC lists this type only for Licinius and Maximinus . "Iovi Conservatori and Virtuti Exercitus both appear for Licinius and Maximinus, emissions for the former being the more scarce: coinage for Constantine is extremely rare. Date, c. 311". Coin should be listed after NICOMEDIA 70c.
Please see Victor Clarks website for further information at :http://www.constantinethegreatcoins.com/unlisted/Potator II
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Huszár 717, Pohl 216-5, Unger 562e, Réthy II 235A, Kaplan Subtype C222 viewsHungary. Matthias "Corvinus" (Mátyás Hunyadi in Hun.) (1458-1490). AR denar.
Obv: M • MAThIE • R • hVnGARIE, Four-part shield with Hungarian arms (Árpádian stripes, patriarchal cross, Dalmatian leopard heads, Bohemian lion), raven in escutcheon.
Rev: PATROn – VnGARIE, Veiled Madonna with infant Jesus to her right, B–trident (privy mark) in fields.
The type was struck 1468-1470 (per Unger), 1468-1481 (per Huszár) or 1468-1484 (per Pohl) with an average fineness of approximately .500 silver, and an average weight of .59023 g. Those with this privy mark were struck in Buda (now Budapest) by Stephen Kowách in 1469 (per Pohl).
Huszár/Pohl rarity rating 3. It is a highly variable type with four Subtypes. Subtype C is one of the least common, comprising around 10% of the coins in the emission. This is an uncommon privy mark, appearing only on this subtype and on only around 1% of the coins of this type.
Subtype C coins lack a cross at the beginning of the obverse legend, which is M • MAThIE • R • hVnGARIE • (or a minor variant), have an escutcheon, and are without a ring in the raven's beak. They are neither described nor depicted in any of the catalogs.
There is typically a highly stylized Gothic letter T, which looks like the letter C, on coins of this subtype. On those struck in Buda this letter appears on the obverse.
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Greece, Olympia - start line at Olympic stadium222 viewsgrooves hold Athlets' toes during startJ. B.
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Huszár 607, Pohl 145- , Unger 472η, Réthy II 145A 222 viewsHungary. Wladislaus I (Ulászló in Hun.) (1440-1444). Billon denar, 14 mm.
Obv: [M WLADISLAI •] DEI, Crowned shield (Árpádian stripes and patriarchal cross), S–I (privy mark) in fields.
Rev: + REGIS VnGA[RIE] [EC], Shield with Lithuanian charging knight.
The type was struck in 1443 (per Huszár & Pohl) or 1442-1443 (per Unger). This privy mark was struck in Segesvár (now SighiÅŸoara, Romania) (per Pohl).
Huszár/Pohl rarity rating 5. The legends depicted and described in Huszár and Pohl differ from the legends depicted and described in Unger and Réthy. The legend on this coin is per Unger and Réthy. This privy mark is described by Unger but not by Huszár and Pohl.
“Owing to inner strife and disordered general conditions, the coins [of this period] were usually minted with extremely low precious metal content; moreover, poor mintages were often struck with negligently engraved dies. As a result of the hurried, superficial minting, it was sometimes doubtful whether a faulty coin had been issued officially, or was a forgery” (Huszár 1963).
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1737 2 Reales222 viewsSpain, Philippus V.
1737 jf Silver 2 Reales. VF-XF spot on obv.
1737
HISPANIARUM REXrexesq
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Yugoslavia – Montenegro222 viewsKm4 - 20 Para - 1906,1908Daniel F
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John II Casimir Vasa 1665 solidus222 viewsJohann Casimir, Lithuanian Copper Solidus. Bust of King Right IOAN CAS REX / Horseman armed with sword and shield jumping over royal emblem SOLIMAG DVCLIT 1665
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115 AD: Trajan's conquest of Armenia and Mesopotamia 222 viewsOrichalcum sestertius (26.2g, 33mm, 7h). Rome mint. Struck AD 116-117.
IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO PM TRP COS VI PP laureate and draped bust of Trajan facing right
ARMENIA ET MESOPOTAMIA POTESTATEM PR REDACTAE [around] S C [in field] Trajan standing right, holding spear and parazonium; on the ground, the reclining figures of Armenia, the Euphrates and the Tigris
RIC 642 [R]; Cohen 39; Foss (Roman Historical Coins): 105/71
Coin minted between 116 spring and 117 aug (PARTHICO in legend) on the occasion of the conquest of Mesopotamia in 115. Beginning in 114 AD, Trajan began his campaign against Parthia which had deposed the pro-Roman king of Armenia. By 115 AD Trajan had turned Armenia into a Roman province. He then moved southward through Mesopotamia, capturing the Parthian capital, Ctesiphon, in 116 AD.Charles S
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Taras, Calabria222 views281-276 BC (Period VI - From Kleonymos to Pyrrhus)
AR Didrachm (20mm, 7.68g)
Nikon magistrate.
O: Naked ephebe vaulting from horse galloping left, holding javelin and small shield in left hand; EY above, [NI]KΩN (magistrate) below.
R: Phalanthos astride dolphin left, holding ear of grain; API to left, TAPAΣ to right, spearhead below.
D'Andrea XLI, 996; Vlasto 703; Evans VI, E2; Cote 342; SNG ANS 1077-78; HGC I, 817; HN Italy 969
ex John Jencek
The Tarentine horsemen were renowned throughout the ancient world, serving as mercenary cavalry for many Mediterranean kings including Antigonos I, Demetrios I and Alexander of Epirus. They were so efficient that the term ‘Tarentine Horse’ came to mean any such skirmishing cavalry unit, regardless of their origin.
These were not typical cavalry however, but rather "hippakontistai" (mounted javelinmen), or more specifically "elaphroi", light cavalry which throw javelins and then dismount for close combat.
The scene depicted here is from an equestrian event of the Hyakinthia (the ceremonial games of Hyakinthian Apollo) rather than actual combat, but celebrates those special skills necessary in war. The armed rider would dismount at full gallop, run along side his horse, and then remount in stride.
The didrachm was reduced from c. 7.5g to c. 6.5g after 276 to help pay for Pyrrhus' campaigns against the Romans. However the spearhead on the reverse is in this context definitely an Epirote symbol, making this one of the last coins struck on the old standard.
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PIETAS AVGVSTE222 viewsOtacilia Severa antoninianus
Rome mint
Rev.: ...AVGVSTE (instead of ...AVGVSTAE)
very rareTibsi
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167 Theodosius II. (402-450 A.D.), Heraclea, RIC X 0432, -/-//SMH, AE-4, CONCORDIA AVG, Victory, #1222 views167 Theodosius II. (402-450 A.D.), Heraclea, RIC X 0432, -/-//SMH, AE-4, CONCORDIA AVG, Victory, #1
avers: D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. (T2/D3)
reverse: CONCORDIA AVG, Victory advancing to front, holding wreath in each hand.
exergue: -/-//SMH, diameter: 11 mm, weight: 0,92 g, axis: 1h,
mint: Heraclea, date: 425-435 A.D., ref: RIC-X-432, p-274,
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Misterium Plakett, Lead, Romae, Sirmium, #01 222 viewsMisterium Plakett, Lead, Romae, Sirmium, #01
diameter: 80x95mm,
weight:
mint: Sirmium,
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Byzantine Empire Georgios Lead Seal (700AD)222 viewsGeorgios. Byzantine lead seal 7th century AD
Obv: Cruciform invocative monogram ΘEOTOKE BOHΘEI
Rev: Cruciform monogram ΓEWPΓIOV
Size: 22mm
Wgt: 10.03g
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Byzantine Empire: Anonymous Lead Seal (11th-12th Century AD) 222 viewsByzantine Empire: Anonymous Lead Seal (11th-12th Century AD)
Obv: Facing bust of the Archangel Michael, wearing loros and holding scepter and globe
Rev: Patriarchal cross with floral ornaments
Size: 16mm
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Israel, Masada - The room in which lots were drawn222 viewsIn this space during archaeological excavations were found eleven ostroca bearing names in Aramaic script. One of eleven inscribed potsherds (ostraca) containing single names, bears in Aramaic script the name ben Ya’ir, undoubtedly Eleazar ben Ya’ir, leader of Masada’s defenders. The historian Josephus relates that when defense against the Romans seemed hopeless, the men at Masada cast lots to decide the order in which they and their families would commit suicide.
Based on the archaeological evidence it is likely that this was the space in which the lots were drawn and the fateful determinations made.
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Byzantine Empire: Anonymous Lead Seal (11th-12th Century)222 viewsByzantine Empire: Anonymous Lead Seal (11th-12th Century)
Obv: +OV | CΦPA | ΓIC EI | MI in four lines
Rev: THN | ΓPAΦ, | RΛEΠ| NOEI in four lines
Size: 21mm
Wgt: 9.34g
Cf. Orghidan 556 (same legend on an iconographical seal);
(“Ou sphragis eimi, tèn graphèn blepòn noei” – “Observe the document to see whose seal I am”)
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Rome Lamp #01, 222 viewsRome Lamp #01,
Roman lamp,
size: 93x66x24mm,
weight: 49,39g,
date: late 1st century A.D.,
ref:
distribution: probably Balkans,
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Croatia, Ruins of the amphitheater of Solin222 viewsRuins of the amphitheater of Salona, Dalmatia (Solin, Croatia). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solin,_CroatiaJoe Sermarini
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Matidia, niece of Trajan, mother of Sabina222 viewsÆ Sestertius (25.51g, Ø35mm, 6h), Rome mint. Struck AD 113-117.
MATIDIA AVG DIVAE MARCIANAE F, draped diademed bust of Matidia facing right.
PIETAS AVGST (around) S C (in ex.), Pietas standing left, placing her hands on the heads of two children.
RIC (Trajan) 761 [R3]; Cohen 11 (350 Fr.); Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 107:112
ex Ibercoins, Madrid
Matidia was the daughter of Trajan's sister Marciana and thus niece of Trajan, born about AD 68. She assumed the title of Augusta upon the death of her mother in 112. On reverse, Matidia, as Pietas, with her daughters Matidia the younger and Sabina, future wife of Hadrian. After her death in 119, a temple was dedicated to her on the forum of Trajan. Charles S
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Roman AE-Key, #03222 viewsRoman AE-Key, #03
size:59x19 mm,
weight: 33,81g,
distribution: Roma,
date:
ref:
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038b Faustina (II) Filia (128-175 A.D.), RIC III 0677 (Marc.Aur.), Rome, AR-Denarius, FECVNDITAS, Fecunditas standing right, #2222 views038b Faustina (II) Filia (128-175 A.D.), RIC III 0677 (Marc.Aur.), Rome, AR-Denarius, FECVNDITAS, Fecunditas standing right, #2
"Daughter of Antoninus Pius and Faustina Sr. and wife of Marcus Aurelius. She was also the mother of Commodus and Lucilla, wife of Lucius Verus."
avers: FAVSTINA-AVGVSTA, Draped bust right, chignon behind head, hair waved.
revers: FECVN-DITAS, Fecunditas standing right holding scepter in right and infant in left.
exerg:-/-//--, diameter: 18,5-19,5mm, weight: 3,49g, axis: 0h,
mint: Rome, date: A.D., ref: RIC-III-RIC 677, (Marcus Aurelius), Sear , RSC II 99, BMCRE IV 91
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221 viewsGALLIC EMPIRE -- MARIUS
IMP C M AVR MARIVS AVG Draped, cuirassed and radiated bust right
VICTO - Ri - A AV - G Victoria walking right
with full silvering
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Probus * Eternal Rome, Hexastyle Temple, Æ Antoninianus * 276-282 AD221 views
Probus * Eternal Rome, Bronze Antoninianus
Obv: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG * Radiate and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: ROMAE AETERNAE * Roma seated facing within hexastyle temple, surmounted by three ‘Nike’s.’
Exergue: R Γ
Mint: Rome
Emission: 2
Officina: 3 (Unlisted in RIC)*
Bust type: F
Struck: 277 AD.
Size: 24.5 mm.
Weight: 4.20 grams
Die axis: 0°
Condition: Beautiful coin in hand. Lovely gold-brown patina, excellent details and fine relief. Some partial-wear to the reverse legend and the Γ in exergue.
Refs:*
RIC 190(v) *(unlisted officina)
Tiathena
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Hadrian, head right221 viewsVespasian, 1 July 69 - 24 June 79 A.D., Gadara, Decapolis
9266. Bronze AE 23, Spijkerman 26; SNG ANS 6, 1300, F, Decapolis, Gadara mint, 11.04g, 22.8mm, 0o, 71/72 A.D.; obverse OYECPACIANOC KAICAP, laureate head right, countermarked with "Hadrian's head"; reverse GADARA, Tyche standing left holding wreath and cornucopia, date LELP left ( = 71/72 A.D. ); interesting coin that relates to both the first and second jewish revolts; $160.00
The `Hadrian's head` countermark was struck during the Second Jewish Revolt (`Bar Kochbah` uprising) led by Simon Bar Kochba against Rome, 133 - 135 A.D. In 135 A.D., Hadrian destroyed Jerusalem and founded `Aelia Capitolina` on the site. The Jews were dispersed throughout the Roman Empire.
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5-pointed star in shaped punch221 viewsSYRIA: COMMAGENE. Zeugma. Antoninus Pius. Æ 20. A.D. 138-161. Obv: (AYTOKAITIAAΔ)PIA.-AN(TWNINOCCEB...) or similar. Laureate head right; countermark on neck. Rev: ZEY-ΓMA-TEWN, A above to left. Tetrastyle temple, with periobolos containing grove, and having on right and left a colonnade and in front a portico or panelled wall of two stories. Ref: BMC 1 (obv)/2 (rev). Axis: 360°. Weight: 8.37 g. Note: The meaning of the numerals on the reverse is not known, but may indicate issue. CM: 5-pointed star in shaped punch, 5 mm from point to point. Howgego 453 (32 pcs). Collection Automan.Automan
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Thunderbolt in rectangle, Macedonian(?) helmet with cheek flaps, Gorgoneion221 viewsPontus, Mithridates VI Eupator (120-63 BC), Ae 25 (Head HN p.502). Obv Young head in leather helmet, Rev. Star. Head comments of this issue, 'usually countermarked'. Identical countermarks to SNG Vol: XI 649 William Stancomb Collection
Collection Manzikert
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Δ, 6-pointed star and Nike221 viewsCILICIA. Ninica-Claudiopolis. Maximinus I. Æ 28. A.D. 235-238. Obv: (...MA)XIMINVΓP(A)UTΛ or similar. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; 4 countermarks: (1) before face, (2) on shoulder; (3) before chest, (4) behind neck. Rev: (C)-OLN-(I)NI-CLAUΔ. Colonist ploughing behind two oxen, in background vexillum, star before colonist. Ref: BMC 8 (var. obv. leg.). Axis: 210°. Weight: 10.70 g. CM(1): Six-pointed star, incuse, 6 mm from point to point. Howgego 451 (45 pcs). CM(2): Δ containing dot, all within circle; circular punch, 6 mm. . Howgego 669 (49 pcs). Note: Not likely to be a denominational countermark. CM(3-4): Nike right, in oval punch, c. 5 x 8 mm (not certain!). Howgego 262 (34 pcs). Note:The sequence of application appears to have been (1) Δ in circle (669), (2) six-pointed star (451), and (3) Nike (262). Collection Automan.Automan
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Divo 007. 1643, Prise de de Thionville.221 viewsObv. Bust right. LUDOVICUS XIIII REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS
Rev. Allegorical figure standing left, holding Victory and Nike, map of fortifications to left PRIMA FINIUM PROPAGATIO THEODONIS VILLA EXPUGNATA MDCXLIIILordBest
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HUNGARY - Maximilian I221 viewsHungary - Denar 1569 K-B, Maximilian I (1564-1576) - Fine. Huszar 992 Obv: ·MAX·II·D·G·E·RO·I·S·AV·G·HV·B·R Rev: PATRONA·*·VNGARIE. dpaul7
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HUNGARY - Ferdinand III221 viewsHungary - Ferdinand III (1637-1647) silver denar, 1640. Mintmark: K-B. (Kremnitz Mint). dpaul7
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Aelia Flaccilla AD 379-386 Antioch (ANTE)221 viewsObv: AELFLAC-CILLAAVG
Rev: Empress Standing, Holding Scroll
SALVS REIPVBLICAE
RIC IX 62
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BAVARIA - Maximilian II221 viewsBAVARIA - Maximilian II (1848-1864) AR 2 Gulden, 1855. Commemorates the restoration of the Madonna Column in Munich. Obv.: MAXIMILIAN II KOENIG V. BAYERN, bust of king right. Rev.: Madonna column, and legend around. The Madonna is the patron of Bavaria. KM-465.dpaul7
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Urbs Roma Arles (Constantiniana)221 viewsRIC VII Arles 368 var. (simple palm branch)
Arles mint, second officina, struck under Constantine I, 332-333 A.D.
AE3, 18 mm.
Obv: VRBS ROMA, helmeted bust or Roma left, wearing imperial cloak
Rev: She-wolf standing left, suckling the twins (Romulus and Remus), two stars above, simple palm branch at center between them, SCONST in exergue
RIC rarity r2
Note: RIC VII Arles 368 is a three armed palm branch. This coin is a variation with a simple palm branch. Attribution assistance of the variety, relative to RIC, courtesy of Dane Kurth.
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AQUITAINE - Eleanor, as Regent221 viewsAQUITAINE - Eleanor, as Regent, 1189-1204. Billon Denier. Obv.: + DVCISIT. Two crosses; above: omega, below, alpha. Reverse: + AQVITANIE. around cross. Reference: Elias 11b; Poey d'Avant 2546; Roberts 3886. Ex-Ardatirion collection.dpaul7
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Greek, Athens, Attica, Tetradrachm 221 views- Tétradrachme, Chouette, Athènes, 454-415 avant J.-C (Argent)
Avers : Tête d'Athéna à droite, coiffée du casque attique à cimier, orné de trois feuilles d'olivier et d'une palmette avec collier et boucles d'oreilles.
Revers : Chouette debout à droite, la tête de face ; derrière, une branche d'olivier et un croissant ; le tout dans les restes d'un carré creux.
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GREEK, Argolis, Epidauros ca. 290/80-260 BC, AR Hemidrachm - HGC 5, 722221 viewsLaureate head of Asklepios left. / EΠ monogram within wreath.
Requier Monnayage, Series 2 [1], 137 (D4/R5; this coin); BCD Peloponnesos 1234 (same dies); SNG Copenhagen 116 (same dies); HGC 5, 722 (R1).
(14 mm, 2.50 g, 9h)
CNG; ex-BCD Collection; ex-1979/80 Epidaurus Hoard (CH VII, 69)
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Faustus Cornelius Sulla221 viewsAR denarius. 56 BC. 4.05 g, 9h. Head of young Hercules right, wearing lion's skin headdress, paws knotted below his chin; SC above FAVSTVS monogram behind. / Globe surrounded by four wreaths, the larger jewelled and tied with fillet; aplustre and stalk of grain below. Crawford 426/4a. RSC Cornelia 61 .
This coin is one of ten million denarii that the Senate of Rome commissioned for the purchase of wheat in the year 56 BC. All those extra denarii, struck alongside the normal coin issues, bear the letters S.C for "Senatus Consulto" (by decree of the Senate) on their obverse, behind the head of Hercules. The ligated letters FAVS refer to the moneyer, Faustus Cornelius Sulla.
The ear of grain on the reverse illustrates that this denarius was indeed minted in connection with the purchase of wheat. Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, who transacted the business, was the father in law of the moneyer Sulla, and effectually used his son in law's position to advertise himself. Three of the wreaths on the reverse commemorate the three triumphs of Pompey: He was the first Roman to celebrate a triumph on each of the three then-known continents. With this Pompey had made Rome a world power, which is symbolized by the globe in the middle. The fourth wreath, larger than the others, stands for the extraordinary honor that Pompey was bestowed with in 63 BC, when he was allowed to wear a golden headdress when going to the circus or the theater.benito
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153 Julianus II. (360-363 A.D.), Sirmium, RIC VIII 107, AE-1, SECVRITAS REIPVB, -/-//*BSIRMpalm, Bull standing right, #2221 views153 Julianus II. (360-363 A.D.), Sirmium, RIC VIII 107, AE-1, SECVRITAS REIPVB, -/-//*BSIRMpalm, Bull standing right, #2
avers:- D N FL CL IVLI ANVS P F AVG (J8), Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right (D3).
revers:- SECVRITAS REIPVB, Bull standing right, two stars above.
exergo: -/-//*BSIRMpalm, diameter: 28mm, weight: g, axis: h,
mint: Sirmium, date: 361-363 A.D., ref: RIC VIII 107, C
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Italy, Orvieto - Etruscan temple221 viewsJ. B.
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Greek, Macedonian kingdom, Perseus, (187-168 B.C.), SNG Cop 1307, AE-21, Uncertain Macedonian mint. 221 viewsPerseus, Macedonia, Kings, (187-168 B.C.), SNG Cop 1307, AE-21, Uncertain Macedonian mint.
avers:- Laureate head of Zeus right,
revers:- MAKEΔONΩN above and beneath winged thunderbolt,
exerg: -/-//--, diameter:21,5 mm, weight: 7,97g, axes:5 h,
mint: Uncertain Macedonian mint, date: 187-168 B.C., ref: SNG Cop 1307, Touratsoglou, Macedonia 14;
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II Not in , Ticinum, VIRTVS AVG, Bust-Heroic type in "Square shield", -/-//PXXT, Mars walking right, Rare !221 views112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II Not in , Ticinum, VIRTVS AVG, Bust-Heroic type in "Square shield", -/-//PXXT, Mars walking right, Rare !
avers:- VIRTVS-PROBI-AVG, Radiate, heroically nude bust left, holding spear and aegis, "Square shield", seen from back.
revers:- VIRTVS-AVG, Mars walking right, holding spear and trophy.
exerg: -/-//PXXT, diameter: 21,5-22,5mm, weight: 3,45g, axes: 6h,
mint: Ticinum, date: ???, ref: RIC-V-II-Not in, p-, Heroic Bust Type (Unlisted with this bust type in RIC, "Square shield"),
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092 Valerian II. (256-258 A.D. Caesar), Rome, RIC V-I 024K, AR-Antoninianus, -/-//--, CONSECRATIO, Large altar, #1221 views092 Valerian II. (256-258 A.D. Caesar), Rome, RIC V-I 024K, AR-Antoninianus, -/-//--, CONSECRATIO, Large altar, #1
avers: DIVO CAES VALERIANO, Radiate head right of Valerianus II. as a boy.
reverse: CONSECRATIO, Large altar.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 21,0-22,5 mm, weight: 5,40g, axis: h,
mint: Minted posthumously at Rome, date: 258-259 A.D.,
ref: RIC V-I 024K, Göbl 0261g, Sear 10608,
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170 Marcianus ( 450-457 A.D.), Constantinople, RIC X 545, -/-//CON, AE-4, Monogram type-2, #3221 views170 Marcianus ( 450-457 A.D.), Constantinople, RIC X 545, -/-//CON, AE-4, Monogram type-2, #3
avers:- D N MARCIANVS P F AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. (M3/D3)
revers:- Monogram of Marcian within wreath, S below, cross above. Monogram type-2.
exe: -/-//CON, diameter: 10 mm, weight: 0,88 g, axis: 0h,
mint: Constantinople, date: 450-457 A.D., ref: RIC-X-545, p-282.
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Domitian & Domitia, Koinon of Thessaly, RPC 277.221 views024 Domitian (69-81 A.D. Caesar, 81-96 A.D. Augustus), AE-Diassarion (???), RPC 277, Koinon of Thessaly, ΔOMITIAN ΣEBAΣΣΣTHN, Diademed bust of Domitia right,
avers:- ΔOMITIANON KAIΣARA ΘEΣΣAΛOI, Laureate head of Domitian right.
revers:- ΔOMITIAN ΣEBAΣΣΣTHN, Diademed bust of Domitia right.
exe: -/-//--, diameter: 20-20,5mm, weight: 8,21g, axis: 6h,
mint: Koinon of Thessaly, probably Larissa., date: 81-96 A.D., ref: RPC-277, Roger-88,
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 223, Rome, VICTORIA GERM, Bust-F, Trophy between two captives, #1221 views112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 223, Rome, VICTORIA GERM, Bust-F, Trophy between two captives, #1
avers: PRO-BVS-P-F-AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right. (F)
revers: VICTOR-IA-GERM, Trophy between two captives.
exerg: -/-//R-thuderbolt-A, diameter: 21mm, weight: 3,06g, axis: 0h,
mint: Rome, 6th emission, date: 281 A.D., ref: RIC V-II 223, p-41, C-,
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Byzantion Cross, AE #01221 viewsByzantion Cross, AE #01
type:Cross
size: 37x25mm,
weight: 8,64g,
date: ??? A.D.,
ref: ???
distribution: Byzantium,
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113 Carus (282-283 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 082F, Ticinum, -/-//SXXI, SPES PVBLICA, Spes left, #1221 views113 Carus (282-283 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 082F, Ticinum, -/-//SXXI, SPES PVBLICA, Spes left, #1
avers: IMP CARVS P F AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right.
reverse: SPES PVBLICA, Spes walking left with a flower and raising robes, SXXI in ex.
exergue: -/-//SXXI, diameter: 21-23mm, weight: 3,04g, axes: 0h,
mint: Ticinum, date: , ref: RIC V-II 082F, p-144,
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Macedonia, Kings, 032 Philip V., (221-179 B.C.), SNG Munich 1167, AE-21, Horseman right,221 viewsMacedonia, Kings, 032 Philip V., (221-179 B.C.), SNG Munich 1167, AE-21, Horseman right,
avers: Head of Herakles right,
reverse: B - A at the top left and right, horseman right, raising the right arm in greeting, on horse prancing right, Φ-I at below left and right.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 18mm, weight: 6,40g, axes: 8h,
mint: Macedonia, Kings, Philippos V., date: 221-179 B.C., ref: AMNG 7; SNG Munich 1167.
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Nobilitas220 viewsGeta 198 - 207 Caesar
AR - Denar, 3.46g, 18mm
Rome AD 199
obv. P SEPT GETA - CAES PONT
bust draped, cuirassed (?), bare head r., youthful portrait
rev. NOBI - LITAS
Nobilitas standing frontal, head r., holding sceptre r. and palladium l.
RIC IV, 13(a); C.90; BMCR. 199
Scarce; about EF
NOBILITAS, Nobility. Unlike other personifications she does not seem to have a cult at Rome. She was a imperial virtue which was claimed by the emperors.
PALLADIUM, from Pallas, a cognomen of Athena. The original P. was stolen from Troy and brought to Italy by Aeneas. It was said to have been preserved with great reverence by the Romans as the protector of their own city.Jochen
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RIC 357 (1) Divus Vespasian [Titus] (1)220 viewsAR Denarius, 3.40g
Rome mint, 79-80 AD
Obv: DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS•; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: Capricorns, l. and r., back to back, supporting round shield inscribed S C : below, globe
RIC 357 (C2). BMC 129. RSC 497. BNC 101.
Acquired from Old Roman Coins, October 2003.
A posthumous type issued by Titus to commemorate the deification of Vespasian.
I like this coin. Most examples I've seen of this reverse type are worn and don't show the S C inscribed on the shield supported by the capricorns.
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RIC 102 Titus220 viewsAR Denarius, 3.46g
Rome mint, 80 AD
Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P; Two captives seated l. and r., back to back: between them, trophy composed of cuirass, helmet, and oblong shields : the captive on l. is a woman, draped, hooded, and rests head on r. hand; the captive on r. is a man, naked, and has his hands bound behind his back
RIC 102 (C). BMC 37. RSC 306. BNC 34. Hendin 1584.
Ex Harlan J. Berk BBS 143, 18 May 2005, lot 176.
A coin issued either to commemorate Titus' Judean victory in 70 or a contemporary Agricolan victory in northern Britain, possibly in connection with Titus' 15th imperial acclamation upon reaching the Tay river. I believe it to be a Judaea Capta commemorative. Titus's bronze coinage overtly advertises the Judean victory with no hint of a British one. It would be odd if the propaganda messages on the precious metal coinage diverged so significantly from the bronze!
Another scarcer reverse type that can be quite expensive.David Atherton
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TRAJAN AE dupondius 99-100 AD (edge)220 viewsThis picture shows the build of multi-layered coin. The core probably weak moulding, and the brass can be seen only in outside of coin. The 2 Antoninus Pius sestertius' edges are normal and continous the substance.
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HUNGARY - Carl Robert220 viewsHungary - Denar, 1307-1342 (S-T) Karl Robert, crude VG. Huszar 495 Mintmaster's mark S-T (RE)GIS KAROLI, half length figure of king holding lys-sceptre in right hand and globus cruciger.
Reverse.M.(REGIS)( hVN)GARIE, shield containing arms of Hungary and Anjou.
Carl Robert was an Angevin King of Hungary.
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POLAND - SOUTH PRUSSIA220 viewsPOLAND - South Prussia (Borussia Meridionalis) CU Grossus, 1797. Obv.: Prussian king Friedrich Wilhem right. "FRIDRICUS WILHELM BORUSS. REX". Rev.: Crowned oval with spead eagle looking left; holding scepter and orb; wreath around it. Mintmark "B" below. "I.GROSSUS.BORUSS.MERIDIONAL.1797" Reference: C-3. dpaul7
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Sphinx--Antoninus Pius220 viewsObv: Laur. head R
Rev: Sphinx, crowned with horns, disk and plumes, seated R, paw on wheel
AE 31.5 mm 20.02 g
Alexandria
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FRANCE - Louis XIV220 viewsFRANCE - Louis XIV (1643-1715) AE Denier Tournois, 1649. Paris mint. Obv.: Head right, LOVIS. .XIIII. Rev.: 2 Fleur-De-Lis, A below in center; +DENIER.TOVRNOIS.1649. KM #167.dpaul7
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