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Roman Coins Discussion Forum / Re: New coin - an extremely rare Marcus Aurelius denarius

« Last post by Pavel L on Today at 05:04:35 pm »

Magnificent denarius, congratulations.
In my album there are several rare variants of Marcus Aurelius' denarii, although not as beautiful as your coin
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=7999

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Roman Provincial Coins Discussion Forum / Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov Nikopolis Addenda #10

« Last post by Jochen on Today at 04:56:04 pm »

Dear Larry!

Thank you very much for your contribution. But this thread is intended for new types from Nicopolis ad Istrum. Because your coin comes from Prusia in Bithynia it is not the right place for this coin.

Kind regards

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Roman Provincial Coins Discussion Forum / Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov Nikopolis Addenda #10

« Last post by lawrence c on Today at 03:30:05 pm »

On the Septimius Severus you show with the reverse of the eagle, two standards, and altar, there is a similar one for Caracalla. Thanks to some detective work from Mark Fox, the description:

AE of Prusias. 27mm, 9.67 g. Obv: Bust right. Rev: Eagle standing head left, wreath in beak, on garlanded cippus flanked by two standards.
RPC temporary 6812 [Attribution based on email received from Mr. Heuchert of RPC].

I'm guessing that eventually we might see a similar one for Geta.

Best,
Larry

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Ancient and Medieval Coin Identification Help / Re: Need ID Help for 2 Coins

« Last post by Akhila R on Today at 03:25:04 pm »

Sorry! Will post the diameter/weight shortly. I think the top photos are supposed to be a medallion of Caracalla from Pergamon but it looks off. Still need help with bottom two photos though 

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Ancient and Medieval Coin Identification Help / Re: Need ID Help for 2 Coins

« Last post by Enodia on Today at 03:10:51 pm »

One coin per post please, otherwise it gets confusing.
And a diameter and weight are particularly helpful.

~ Peter

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Ancient and Medieval Coin Identification Help / Need ID Help for 2 Coins

« Last post by Akhila R on Today at 02:59:03 pm »

Hello- I would like identification for these two coins that look like they are Roman. Any assistance is appreciated! 

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Other Metal Antiquities / Re: ID for Enameled Artifact, Please!

« Last post by SC on Today at 12:41:02 pm »

Could be a fibula.  But I think that with the brackets on the back it was a strap decoration - Roman 2nd-mid-3rd century AD.

SC

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Other Metal Antiquities / ID for Enameled Artifact, Please!

« Last post by Mayadigger on Today at 12:17:22 pm »

Ave!

Copper alloy; 38mm/4.0gm

At first glance, this appears to be an equal-ended plate brooch, but it is not.
From the two square-ended attachment pins seen on the reverse, it must be a Roman strap or belt mount of some sort or is it?
But the small size makes me wonder...

HELP!

Best to all, Kevin

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Other Metal Antiquities / Re: ID for Horse or Dolphin Artifact, Please!

« Last post by Mayadigger on Today at 12:07:03 pm »

Ave Shawn,

DOH! My bad, I was looking at it bassackwards. LOL!

Broken Dolphin handle for sure. Thanks!

 

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Roman Provincial Coins Discussion Forum / Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov Nikopolis Addenda #10

« Last post by Jochen on Today at 08:25:37 am »

#068

A new die combination for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.57g
Obv.: AV KAI CEP - CEVHROC
         Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
Rev.: NIKOPOLIT. - PROC ICTRO
         Hermes, nude, stg. frontal, head l., holding kerykeion in l. arm and in extended .
         hand purse, chlamys over l. lower arm
Ref.: a) not in AMNG
        b) not Varbanov
        c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2023):
            rev. No. 8.14.10.17
            obv. e.g. No. 8.14.6.7
highrating_lowprice, Ebay, April 2024

This type needs its own number.

Best regards
Jochen