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62 viewsRoman Provincial, Moesia: Tomas
Geta AD 198-211
AE 4 Assaria
28 mm 11.27 grams
Obverse: Head of Geta facing right
Reverse: Trophy and Captivespaul1888
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39 viewsPhilip I AD 244-249 Æ Sestertius (27x31mm, 15.79 g.)
Secular Games issue.
Rome mint, struck AD 249.
Obv. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Rev. SAECVLARES AVGG, she-wolf standing left, head right, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus.
RIC IV 159
Continuing the tradition of Claudius and Antoninus Pius before him, the celebration of the Secular Games at the end of every century since the founding of Rome culminated during the reign of Philip I, as the city celebrated her 1,000th anniversary in AD 248. The legends on these issues almost exclusively read Saeculares Augg, and feature a similar iconography from previous games, such as the she-wolf suckling the twins, the various wild beasts paraded through the amphitheater, and a cippus inscribed for the preservation of the memory of these events.paul1888
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29 viewsRoman Provincial: Markianopolis Commodus
Commodus AE25 of Markianopolis, Moesia Inferior.
AVT KAI Λ AVΡH KOMOΔOC, bare-headed draped bust right
/ MAΡKIANOΠOΛEITΩN, statuary group of the Three Graces.
AMNG 540, SNG Cop 205
25mm.,6.21g.,paul1888
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28 viewsPhilip II, 247 - 249 AD
AE Sestertius, Rome Mint, 29mm, 12.06 grams
Obverse: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip right.
Reverse: SAECVLARES AVGG S C, Goat standing left.
RIC 264a
ex C. N. Wolfe, March 1977. paul1888
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27 viewsRoman Empire,
Titus Denarius
C. 69-79 AD
Reverse: TR POT VIII COS VII, Quadriga left bearing flower.
Centrally struck with good metal, surfaces and detail.
Ref: RIC 1073
Weight: 3.52g
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26 viewsDomitian. A.D. 81-96. AR denarius (18 mm, 3.38 g, 7 h). Rome, A.D. 88/9. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII, laureate head of Domitian right / IMP XIX COS XIIII CENS P P P, Minerva advancing right, holding shield and wielding javelin. RIC 667: BN 145; BMC 151; RSC 252. Ex:Triskeles Auctions Sale 31, lot 190, March 27, 2020paul1888
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26 viewsPhilip II. AD 247-249. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 5.26 g, 12h). Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Rome. Rome mint, 3rd officina. 9th emission, AD 248. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Goat walking right; III. RIC IV 224 var. (goat left); RSC 72 var. (same). Toned. Good VF. Extremely rare variety, none in CoinArchives.
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26 viewsPhilip I. AD 244-249. Æ Dupondius (25mm, 10.92 g). Rome mint. 10th emission, AD 249. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Elephant walking left, guided by mahout with goad and wand. RIC IV 167c; Cohen 20; EX Goldberg Coins, Auction 5, June 4-7, 2000, lot 3667, The Dr. Jon Kardatzke Coin Collection.
Ex: Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 180, lot 298, January 23, 2008.paul1888
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23 views Philip II, 247-249 Sestertius Rome circa 248, Æ 28.00 mm., 19.44 g.
IMP M IVLPHILIPPVS AVG Draped and cuirassed bust, laureate r. Rev. SAECVLARES AVGG / S C Low column inscribed COS II. RIC 265a. C. 78.
Attractive light brown tone, almost insignificant flan crack, Good Very Fine/Very Fine.
Ex Naville sale 34, 2017, 584. From the M. N. collection
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22 viewsCommodus. Æ Sestertius. Ex Kricheldorf.
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Reign: Emperor, A.D. 177-192.
Denomination: Æ Sestertius.
Diameter: 30 mm.
Weight: 20.43 grams.
Mint: Rome, A.D. 180.
Obverse: Laureate head right.
Reverse: Commodus seated left on platform, holding roll, attended by officer holding scepter; Liberalitas standing facing, holding tessera and cornucopia; citizen mounting steps of platform.
Reference: RIC 300; Ex Kricheldrof, Liste 3 (1955), lot 70; Ex MünzZentrum Köln, Auktion 64 (1988), lot 359.paul1888
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21 viewsLUCANIA, Velia. 290-270 BC. AR Nomos (7.44 gm). Helmeted head of Athena decorated with griffin / Lion attacking stag. Williams.567 (o) (this coin). Nicely toned VF+, full crest. ex R T Williams collection. Ex: Baldwin’s Auction 75, lot 2264, September 26, 2012.paul1888
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21 viewsElagabalus (218-222 AD) AR Denarius : uncertain eastern mint, struck 218-219 AD
Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev: FELICITAS TEMP; Galley under sail with seven oarsmen right, hortator and gubernator at stern
Size: 18.5mm
Ref: RIC IV 188paul1888
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21 viewsOtacilia Severa, Augusta, February or March 244 - September or October 249 A.D.
|Otacilia| |Severa|, |Otacilia| |Severa,| |Augusta,| |February| |or| |March| |244| |-| |September| |or| |October| |249| |A.D.|, From the issue celebrating the 1000th anniversary of the founding of Rome. Celebrations included display of many exotic animals including, it seems, a hippopotamus.
RS76152. Silver antoninianus, RIC IV P116b, RSC IV 63, Hunter III 10, SRCV III 9160, Choice EF, near perfect centering and strike, much luster, excellent portrait, 4th officina, Rome mint, weight 4.040g, maximum diameter 22.6mm, die axis 180o, 248 A.D.; obverse OTACIL SEVERA AVG, draped bust right, wearing stephane, hair in horizontal ridges, plait up the back of head, crescent behind shoulders; reverse SAECVLARES AVGG (Secular games [provided by] the Emperors), hippopotamus standing right, IIII (4th officina) in exergue; Ex Forum Ancient Coinspaul1888
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21 viewsRoman Imperial, Vespasian AD 69-79, 3.11 grams, Obverse: Bust of Vespasian; Reverse: Judaea Trophy to left paul1888
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20 viewsAncient Greek
LUCANIA
Metapontion, struck circa 340-330 BC
Female head right / Seven-grain barley ear; ΜΕΤΑ upward to left
7.60 g, 20 mm, silver
References: HGC I, 1052, HN Italy 1538; Numismatic Notes and Monographs #47, The Coinage of Metapontum, 1931, Sydney P. Noe 509c (this coin); ex-Lloyd, Helbing 55:lot 3364 (pictured) 11/08/1928; ex-Woodward, Ars Classica XV: lot 174 (pictured) 07/02/1930; ex CNG Trition IV, Part 1, lot 47, 12/5/2000 paul1888
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19 viewsMaximinus II AE Follis.
IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG, laureate head right /
HERCVLI-VICTORI, Hercules Farnese standing right, right hand behind back, leaning on club covered by lion's skin with left, star over ε in left field.paul1888
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19 viewsAR Stater Corinthia, Corinth, ca. 400-350 BC
Obverse: pegasos flying right, Q below
Reverse: helmeted head of Athena right, tripod behind, EY above helmet
Weight 8.37 g
Reference Ravel 675; Pegasi 257/1paul1888
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Titus denarius18 viewsTitus 79-81, Augustus. Denar (3,30 g), Rom 80. Obverse: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM, belorbeerter Kopf rechts. Rv.: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII PP, Elephant nach links. RIC:22b, C:304.
Ex: Auktionshaus H. D. Rauch GmbH, Auction 73 lot:598 May 17, 2004 paul1888
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17 viewsRome. Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (3.52 gm). Rome, AD 79. Laureate head of Vespasian right / Capricorn left; below, globe. RIC 1058. Ex: CNG 42, lot 42, 1997; Ex: CNG Triton VI, lot 836, 1/13/2003; Ex: NAC 92, lot 2240, 5/23/16; Heritage Auctions, Auction 3036, lot 33400, 1/16/2018paul1888
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17 viewsROME REPUBLIC Cn. Plancius. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. CN. PLANCIVS AED. CVR. S.C. Head of Diana Planciana R / GOAT
Cn. Plancius, Rome, 55 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.84g, 3h). Female head (Diana Planciana?) r., wearing causia. R/ Cretan goat standing r.; bow and quiver to l. Crawford 432/1; RBW 1541; RSC Plancia 1paul1888
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17 viewsSextus Pompey, BC 35, AR denarius 3.55 grams, Sicily BC 42-40, Pharos of Messana/ Marine monster Scylla CR-511/4a, CRI-335, SR(I)-1393paul1888
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17 viewsRoman Provincial: Markianopolis Commodus
Commodus AE25 of Markianopolis, Moesia Inferior.
AVT KAI Λ AVΡH KOMOΔOC, bare-headed draped bust right
/ MAΡKIANOΠOΛEITΩN, statuary group of the Three Graces.
AMNG 540, SNG Cop 205
25mm.,6.21g.
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17 viewsRoman Imperial, Vespasian AD 69-79, 3.11 grams, Obverse: Bust of Vespasian; Reverse: Judaea Trophy to leftpaul1888
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17 viewsBOEOTIA Federal coinage Drachm (AR; 17-19mm; 5.48g) c. 304-294 bc. Boeotian shield. Rev. Δ – I Amphora and above pellet within incuse square.
BCD Boeotia 69; Head p. 57; McClean p. 314, 5513; SNG Delepierre 1298; SNG Lockett 1775; Traité III p. 267, 287 and pl. 202.26; Weber p. 317, 3328 and pl. 125.
Ex Gemini VI, New York Sunday, January 10, 2010, lot 113.
Ex: CNG Electronic Auction 148, September 20, 2006, lot 12, BCD collection.
Ex KURPFÄLZISCHE MÜNZHANDLUNG, Mannheim, Germany
1984: no 27, 12 Dec.
Ex: Numismatic Fine Arts, Inc., Publication No. 12, January-February 1979, Lot 27paul1888
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17 viewsOtacilia Severa Upper coin is a dupondius, lower left is a Sestertius, and lower right is an AS. paul1888
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16 viewsDomitian. A.D. 81-96. AR denarius (18 mm, 3.41 g, 6 h). Rome, A.D. 81. IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M, laureate head of Domitian right / TR P COS VII DES VIII P P, tripod with dolphin above, no raven below. RIC 74; BN 19; BMC 22; cf. RSC 568c (ravens below). Ex: Triskeles Auctions, Auction 32, lot 185, March 27, 2020paul1888
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16 viewsBruttium, Kroton, c. 425-350 BC. AR Stater (19mm, 7.48g, 3h). Eagle standing l. on Ionic capital. R/ Tripod with legs terminating in lion's feet; grain ear to l. HNItaly 2141; SNG ANS 336. paul1888
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16 viewsPhilip I (244-249). AE Sestertius, 248 AD. Obv. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. MILIARIVM SAECVLVM. COS III inscribed on low column. SC. RIC IV 157a; C. 95. AE. 16.24 g. 29.50 mm. R. paul1888
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16 viewsPhilip I Æ Sestertius. Rome, AD 244-249. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / AETERNITAS AVGG, elephant advancing to left, guided by driver seated on back, holding staff and goad;GS in exergue. RIC IV 167a; C. 18; Banti 7-8. 20.36g, 28mm, 1h. Interesting error. paul1888
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16 viewsSicily, Syracuse, Agathocles (317-289 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, struck c.310-305 BC.
Obv/ Head of nymph Arethusa facing left, her hair wreathed with grain, wearing a triple-pendant earring and a pearl necklace, three dolphins swimming around, NK below neck.
Rev/ ΣYPAKOΣIΩN (in exergue); charioteer, wearing a long chiton and holding a kentron (goad) in his right hand and the reins on his left, driving a fast quadriga left, triskeles above, AI monogram in exergue off flan.paul1888
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15 viewsDomitian Ar. denarius, Rome, AD 88, IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII, laureate head r., Rev., COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC, herald with feather in cap walking left, holding round shield and wand. RIC 596.paul1888
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15 viewsVespasian, 1 July 69 - 24 June 79 A.D.
Copper as, RIC II-1 336, BMCRE II 616, BnF III 595, Cohen I 632, Hunter I 119, SRCV I -, Choice VF, superb portrait, well centered on a tight flan, green patina with bare metal high points, scattered porosity, Rome mint, weight 11.694g, maximum diameter 26.9mm, die axis 180o, 71 A.D.; obverse IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III, laureate head right; reverse VICTORIA NAVALIS (the naval victory), Victory standing right on a galley prow, wreath in extended right hand, palm frond over left shoulder in left hand, S - C (senatus consulto) flanking low across field; from an Israeli collection, Ex Forum paul1888
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15 viewsPhilip I, 244-249 Sestertius Rome 249, Æ 30.00 mm., 18.63 g.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. Stag walking r. C 183. RIC 160a.paul1888
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15 viewsA group of historic coins.paul1888
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15 viewsPhilip I. AD 244-249. Æ Sestertius (15.54 g). Secular Games issue. Rome mint, 6th officina. 9th emission, AD 248. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Antelope walking left. RIC IV 161; Banti 50.paul1888
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15 viewsKings of Macedon. Perseus (179-168 BC). Ermias, magistrate. Greek Mercenaries. Pseudo-Rhodian AR Drachm / Rose
Attribution: SNG Keckman 794
Date: 175-170 BC
Obverse: Head of Helios facing, hair parted in middle
Reverse: EPMIAΣ, rose, bud on tendril; Ξ-Ω across fields
Size: 14.75mm
Weight: 2.76 gramspaul1888
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14 viewsDivus Antoninus Pius. Died AD 161. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.49 g, 6h). Consecration issue. Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, AD 161. Bare head right / Funeral pyre of four tiers, decorated with garlands, surmounted by facing quadriga. RIC III 436 (Aurelius); MIR 18, 27/4-10 (Aurelius); RSC 164.paul1888
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14 viewsVespasian. AD 69-79. AR Denarius Rome mint. Struck AD 77-78. Laureate head right / Sow left, with three piglets. RIC II 982; RSC 213.paul1888
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14 viewsHadrian, 117-138 Denarius circa 126-127, AR 20mm., 2.82g. Laureate bust r. Rev. Crescent; above, star and below, globe. C 460. RIC 865paul1888
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14 viewsLUCANIA , METAPONTION AR STATER ( NOMOS )
HN Italy 1482, Extremely Fine, 20.9mm, 7.54 grams
Obverse: Ear of barley with six grains, META upwards to left
Reverse: Ear of barley with six grains, in incusepaul1888
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14 viewsAncient Greece, Attica, Athens. 449-413 BC, AR Tetradrachm (17.16 grams) Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Owl standing right S.2526paul1888
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14 viewsNero AD 54-68. Æ As (28mm, 10.45 g.)
Rome mint, struck circa AD 65
Obv. Bare head right.
Rev. Victory flying left, holding shield inscribed SPQR
RIC I 543paul1888
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14 viewsOtacilia Severa, Augusta, 244-249. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 23 mm, 15.68 g, 12 h), Rome, 248. MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG Diademed and draped bust of Otacilia Severa to right. Rev. SAECVLARES AVGG / S C Hippopotamus walking right. Cohen 65. RIC 200a.paul1888
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14 viewsApulian Black Glaze Lekythos. Ex Toledo Museum of Art 1912, ca. Late 4th Century BC. With a slightly rounded body, notched foot, and slender neck flaring to a wide flat lip. Single handle joining the neck and body. Ex Professor George N. Olcott, Columbia University, 189901912 (Olcott collection no. S 1672 and T-13); purchased from estate of Prof. Olcott, through his widow Zita Olcott, by Toledo Museum of Art in 1912, Accession no. 1912.1237. H. 7 5/8" (19.4 cm)..
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14 viewsRoman Empire: Galerius as Augustus, Follis, 8.03 grams, Eastern half of Roman Empire, Praetorian Prefect of Diocletian. Obverse: Galerius facing right, IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS PF AVG; Reverse: Genius standing left, naked but for chlamys over left shoulder & modius on head, right holding patera, left cornucopiae; GENIO IMPERATORIS "To the genius of the emperor." ALE = Alexandria mintpaul1888
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13 viewsTrajan AR Denarius. Rome, AD 113-114. IMP TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, laureate and draped bust right / COS VI P P SPQR, Trajan's column surmounted by statue of the emperor; at base, two eagles. RIC 307; BMCRE 522; RSC 115. 3.53g, 20mm, 6h. Ex: Roman Numismatics E-Sale 58, lot 1102, June 20, 2019; Ex: Spink Auction 18055, Lot 296, November 7, 2018; Ex: CNG E-auction 393, lot 242, March 15, 2017; Ex: Dr. Lawrence D. Sporty Collection; Ex: CNG Inventory # 874073, June 2010.paul1888
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13 viewsDOMITIAN. AR Denarius (3.48g) issued as Caesar: AD 76-77.
Bare head of Domitian with light beard right / Pegasus standing
right, COS IIII above. RIC (Vespasian) 921paul1888
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13 viewsRoman Empire, Severus Alexander 222-235, Silver Denarius
Ancient Coins - Roman Empire, Severus Alexander 222-235, Silver Denarius zoom view
3.08g
Laureate head of Severus Alexander right "IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG"
Providentia standing, head left, holding a cornucopiae and corn ears over a modius. "PROVIDENTIA AVG"
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13 viewsVespasian, 1 July 69 - 24 June 79 A.D.
SH110254. Silver denarius, RIC II-1 1431; RSC II 276; RPC II 833; BnF III 351; BMCRE II 457, SRCV I 2270, Choice EF, well centered, excellent portrait, light toning, slight double strike, 3.326g, 18.3mm, 180o, Ephesus mint, IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS III TR P P P, laureate head right; reverse PACI AVGVSTAE, Victory advancing right, wreath in extended right hand, palm frond over left shoulder in left hand, EPHE (PHE ligate) lower right; ex Inasta (San Marino) auction 100 (24 Jun 2022), lot 212 Ex: Forum Ancient Coins.
Ephesus peaked during the 1st and 2nd century A.D. when it was second in importance and size only to Rome, with a population estimated at 400,000 to 500,000 in 100 A.D. The city was famous for the Temple of Artemis, the Library of Celsus, and its theater, seating 25,000 spectators. Ephesus also had several large bath complexes and one of the most advanced aqueduct systems in the ancient world. Water powered numerous mills, one of which has been identified as a sawmill for marble. The city and temple were destroyed by the Goths in 263 A.D., marking the decline of the city's splendor.paul1888
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13 viewsSATRAPS OF CARIA. Pixodaros, circa 341/0-336/5 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 19 mm, 6.93 g, 12 h), Halikarnassos. Laureate head of Apollo facing slightly to right with drapery below. Rev. ΠIΞΩΔAΡOΥ Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding long scepter in his left hand and double-axe in his right. SNG Copenhagen 596-7. SNG von Aulock 2375-6. Pixodarus Hoard, CH IX, pl. 35, 44a (this coin);
ex Bourgey, 14 May 1914, 87 (pictured); ex Kurpfälzische Münzhandlung, Auction 21, 1981, 80; ex NFA, Auction 9, 1980, 268; ex Leu, Web Auction 12, 2020, 443paul1888
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13 viewsOtacilia Severa Ae Sestertius
C. 249 AD
Reverse: SECVLARES AVG S C, Cippus.
Ref: RIC 202a
Weight: 19.88g
Size: 28mmpaul1888
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13 viewsPhilip I. AD 244-249. Æ Sestertius (28mm, 20.93 g, 12h). Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Rome. Rome mint, 5th officina. 9th emission, AD 248. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / SAECVLARES AVGG, stag walking right. RIC IV 160a; Banti 49.
Ex Gorny & Mosch 225 (14 October 2014), lot 2279.
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13 viewsCampania, Neapolis. 340-241 BC. AR Didrachm (7.29 grams) Diademed head of Parthenope right/ Manheaded bull, Acheloos, advancing right crowned by Nike. S 307. paul1888
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12 viewsBERIA, Bolskan. Circa 150-100 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 4.05 g, 1h). Bare bearded head right; Iberian bon to left / Warrior, holding spear, on horseback right; Iberian bolśkan below. ACIP 1417; SNG BM Spain 710–33. Ex. Triton XX, lot 1, 1/10/2017 (unsold), ex: CNG Electronic Auction 412, lot 1, 1/17/2018.paul1888
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12 viewsGordian denarius, Antioch mint.paul1888
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12 viewsGordian III. AD 238-244. Æ Sestertius (29mm, 21.20 g, 12h). Rome mint, 1st officina. 12th emission, AD 243. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia. RIC IV 330; Banti 29.paul1888
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12 viewsCaligula. 40-as; Caligula; 37-41 AD, Rome, 39/40 AD, As, 11.10g. BM-59, Paris-105, C-28, RIC-47 (S). Obv: C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR P III P P Head bare l. Rx: VESTA S - C Vesta seated l. holding patera and slanting scepter. Scarce with this date; most surviving VESTA asses date from Caligula\'s first tribunician year, with TR POT in obverse legendpaul1888
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12 viewsRoman Republic
Cal. Piso L. F. Frugi
Ca: 67 BC
Obverse: Appolo
Reverse: Horseman
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12 viewsPhilip I the Arab, February 244 - Late September249 A.D., Seleucia ad Calycadnum, Cilicia. Orichalcum medallion, cf. RPC VIII U2169; SNG Levante 778; SNG BnF 1040; SNG Righetti 1630; SNG Pfalz 1078; BMC Cilicia p. 140, 50 (various legend arrangements), VF, broad flan, portrait, dark brown patina, light encrustation, a few small pits, marks, Seleukeia ad Calycadnum (Silifke, Turkey) mint, weight 34.823g, maximum diameter 40.0mm, die axis 180o, obverse AYT K M IOYΛIOC ΦIΛIΠΠOC CEB, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; reverse CEΛEYKEΩN TΩN ΠPOCT, confronted busts of Tyche, right, draped, kalathos on head, cornucopia behind, and Apollo, left, laureate and draped, laurel branch before, KAΛYK/A∆N/Ω in three lines above, EΛEYΘEP/AC in two lines below; 40 millimeterspaul1888
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12 viewsROMAN EMPIRE: Otacilia Severa, 244-249, AE dupondius (10.33g), Rome, RIC-202d, wife of Philip I, OTACIL SEVERA AVG, diademed, draped bust right on crescent // SAECVLARES AVGG / S - C (in field), Cippus
EX: Stephen Album Rare Coins, Auction 28, May 18, 2017, lot 62paul1888
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12 viewsTrajan, 98-117. AR Denarius Rome. (19 mm, 3.02 g), Rome. Obv. IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Trajan right. Rev. PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy. RIC 331 var. (no cuirass); BMCRE III, 616 var. (same).paul1888
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12 viewsPhilip II AD 247-249. AE Sestertius Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games)/1000th Anniversary of Rome issue. Rome
IMP M IV[L PHILIPPV]S AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / SAEC[VLARES] AVGG, Goat or Elk advancing left; S C in exergue.
RIC 264a.
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11 viewsPhilip II. AD 247-249. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 5.26 g, 12h). Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Rome. Rome mint, 3rd officina. 9th emission, AD 248. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Goat walking right; III. RIC IV 224; RSC 72
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11 viewsHadrian Travel Series AR Den. 3.46 gm. AFRICA reclining l. holding scorpion & cornucopia, basket of fruit at feet, elephant-trunk headdress. RIC 299paul1888
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11 viewsIonia, Samos. Didrachm; Ionia, Samos; Magistrate Asklepiades, 310-300 BC, Didrachm, 6.22g. Barron-p. 214, 2b (this coin). Obv: Facing lion's scalp. Rx: Forepart of ox r. with dotted truncation, SA and olive branch below, [A]SK?H?IA?[HS] above. Ex M & M List 169, 1957, no. 18; this coin listed in Barron's monograph on Samos (1966).
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11 viewsRoman Empire
Fausta
Second wife of Constantine the Great
BI Cententionalis
Obverse: Fausta bust right
Reverse: Fausta holding two children
3.72 grams, 18 mmpaul1888
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11 viewsCaracalla, RIC 311d, Date 213-217 AD, Silver Antoninianus Rome, VENVS VICTRIX (with Helmet)
Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus Caracalla
Antoninianus of the Roman Imperial Period 213/217 AD
Material: Silver
Diameter: 23mm
Weight: 5.19g
Mint: Rome
Reference: RIC IV Caracalla 311d var. (Rare, with Helmet)
Provenance: Ex Dr. Gernot Heinrich Collection
This ist the RIC 311d Version with Helmet under the shield. An fantastic Antoninianus with many details on obverse and reverse, fantastic Caracalla bust and a clear reverse Venus. Rare RIC, and more Rare in this condition.
Obverse:
You can see the right-facing bust of Caracalla with a radiant crown. The inscription reads: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM for Antoninus Pius Augustus Germanicus.
Reverse:
The goddess Venus can be seen standing to the left, leaning on a shield. In her left hand she holds a Victoriola, in her right hand a spear. Standing, she leans on her shield and helmet. The inscription reads: VENVS VICTRIX for Venus Victrix (the victorious Venus).
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In ancient Rome, Venus Victrix is the form of the goddess Venus as victor or „as the one who brings victory“. Especially Pompeius Magnus celebrated his military successes in their honor. This was probably inspired by the armed Aphrodite (nikephoros carrying victory) who protected the Acropolis in certain eastern regions of ancient Greece. In Rome, the victorious Venus was mainly in the third century BC increasingly invoked in the wars against Carthage. Iulius Caesar traced the descent of his family and thus his own from Venus (Venus Genitrix). Pompey, as his adversary, identified his glorious destiny with Venus Victrix in order to claim Venus‘ protection in the secret rivalry. After his victory in the war against Mithridates in 55 BC Pompeius celebrated his triumph „de orbi universo“ (over the whole world) and had a temple built for the victorious Venus, which unfortunately has not been preserved. The sanctuary of Venus Victrix stood on the Capitol, which was probably built during the war against the Samnites. Her feast days were August 12 and October 9, with an annual sacrifice being made on the latter date. At the same time, homage was also paid to Victoria, who closely connected the Romans with Venus Victrix.
Associating this type of coin directly with a specific historical event in the reign of Caracalla is difficult. This Antoninianus is between 213 and 217 AD dated. He could therefore retrospectively refer to the victories in the Germania campaign in 213 AD relate to the battles in Dacia against the Carps in 214 AD refer to or anticipate „the-victorious“ Venus Victrix to refer to the coming eastern campaign against the Parthians.paul1888
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11 viewsPHILIP II (247-249). Antoninianus. Rome. Saecular Games/1000th Anniversary of Rome issue.
Obv: IMP PHILIPPVS AVG.
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: SAECVLARES AVGG / III.
Goat standing left.
RIC 224.paul1888
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11 viewsCalabria, Tarentum; 302-281 BC, Drachm, 3.22 grams, Vlasto-1053. Obverse: Head of Athena right wearing crested helmet decorated with Skylla hurling stone. Reverse: Owl standing right on olive spray, head facing, TAP upwards to left, [I]OP downwards to right. Ex: Kunker 226, 11 March 2013 lot 135, ex:Hess 236, 3 April 1939, E. Nitsch collection.paul1888
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11 viewsPhilip II. AD 247-249. Æ Dupondius (10.92 g, 11h). Rome mint, 3rd officina. 10th emission, AD 249. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Cippus millenarius inscribed COS/II in two lines. RIC IV 265c. Ex: CNG 72, lot 1662, June 14, 2006. paul1888
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11 viewsHadrian, 11 August 117 - 10 July 138 A.D. Silver denarius, RIC II-3 308, RSC II 908, BMCRE III 291, RSC II 908, Hunter II 102, SRCV II 3504, VF, radiating flow lines, iridescent toning, Rome mint, weight 3.031g, maximum diameter 17.0mm, die axis 225o, 119 - 125 A.D.; obverse IMP CAESAR TRAIAN - HADRIANVS AVG, laureate head right; reverse P M TR P COS III, Hadrian seated left on camp stool on platform, togate, extending right hand offering money, citizen before him holding out fold of toga to receive largesse, LIBERAL AVG / III in two lines in exergue; Ex: Forum paul1888
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11 viewsRoman Republic, Q. Ant. Balbus, c83/2 BC, AR Denarius serratus, 4.21 grams. Obverse: Jupiter, Reverse: Victory in Quadriga.paul1888
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10 viewsSeverus Alexander, denarius, Severus Alexander Obverse, Virtus obverse.paul1888
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10 viewsAR Tetradrachm of Philip III 323-317 BC., King of Macedonia, struck in the name and types of Alexander III the Greatpaul1888
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10 viewsGreek
Boeotia Thebes 379-387 BC
AR Stater, 11.68 grams
Obverse: Boeotian Shield
Reverse: Amphora Bow Abovepaul1888
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10 viewsPhilip I Arabs, 244-249. Dupondius 248, Rome, on the city's 1000th anniversary. Bust / cippus. RIC 162 C. 197 10.14 g. Dark brown patina, rare good Very nice
Ex auction Leu 10, 1974, 319 (hammer price: 1700 CHF).
While Claudius (47) and Antoninus Pius (147) used the founding date of 753 B.C. As a basis, Philippus Arabs assumed the Capitoline era, which began a year later. The boundary stone (cippus terminalis) is used in Roman iconography to mark the beginning and end.paul1888
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10 viewsPhilipp I. Arabs, 244 - 249 n. Chr. Antoninian ø 22mm (4.49g). 248 n. Chr. Mzst. Rom. Emission zur 1000-Jahr-Feier Roms. Vs.: IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, drapierte Panzerbüste mit Strahlenkrone n. r. Rs.: SAECVLARES AVGG, Cippus, darauf COS / III. RIC 24c; C. 193.
Ex Peus Auktion 329, 1990,
Los 567.paul1888
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10 viewsPaphlagonia: Sinope, 330-300 BC, AR drachm. 5.07 grams, 18 millimeters. Agrees mag. Sinope head left/ Eagle flying left clutching dolphin. HGC(7)-399.
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9 viewsCARIA, Knidos. Circa 490-465 BC. AR Drachm (16.5mm, 6.11 g, 6h). Forepart of lion right / Head of Aphrodite right within incuse square. Cahn Series III, 65 (V33/R47); HN Online 301.
From the Sigmund Collection.paul1888
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Hadrian, 11 August 117 - 10 July 138 A.D.9 viewsHadrian, 11 August 117 - 10 July 138 A.D.
Silver denarius, BMCRE III 536, RIC II 206, RSC II 218, EF, Rome mint, weight 3.046g, maximum diameter 19.9mm, die axis 180o, 132 - 134 A.D.; obverse HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, bare head right; reverse CLEMENTIA AVG COS III P P, Clementia standing half left, patera in right hand, long scepter vertical in left hand; exceptional coin, fine style, sharp, masterpiece portrait, light toning on mint luster.
Ex: Forum Ancient Coinspaul1888
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9 viewsAncient Greece
Troas: Kebren
BC 412-399
Obverse: Satrap head left
Reverse: KE monogram
9mm 0.66 grams
SNG vAUL-1547paul1888
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9 viewsRoman Republic
C. Augurinus
Denariuspaul1888
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