Author Topic: Trajan dupondius, Hadrian Semis added (Read 8944 times)

ancientdave · « **on:** February 04, 2015, 01:20:41 am »

After a long dearth, I have found the time to begin adding coins again. I never stopped buying though, so I have a nice little backlog to work on. I will continue to post them here as I work through them. Here are the first two :

Trajan Dupondius Via Traiana

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-117796

Hadrian Semis Roma

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-117795

Thanks for looking, as always comments and insights are are much appreciated.

Dave

David Atherton · « **Reply #1 on:** February 04, 2015, 01:23:46 am »

Nice coins Dave! Love the 'moulted' colouring on the semis.

Glad to see you posting your coins again.

okidoki · « **Reply #2 on:** February 04, 2015, 04:35:36 am »

nice coin, what are its dimentions?

regards,

eric

ancientdave · « **Reply #3 on:** February 18, 2015, 06:19:22 pm »

Hi All,

Just added a couple more of my new coins, I hope you enjoy them. Nothing too exciting, a nice Semis and Quadrans of Hadrian. I really love Roman fractional bronzes, they are scarce, overlooked and poorly understood denominations. I began collecting them very early in my ancient numismatic adventures, and have always found them quite charming ever since.

Hadrian Semis Lyre 2

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-118415

Hadrian Quadrans Eagle & Thunderbolt

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-118416

Thanks in advance for looking, my friends.

Dave

quadrans · « **Reply #4 on:** February 20, 2015, 02:27:01 pm »

Quote from: ancientdave on February 18, 2015, 06:19:22 pm

Hi All,

Just added a couple more of my new coins, I hope you enjoy them. Nothing too exciting, a nice Semis and Quadrans of Hadrian. I really love Roman fractional bronzes, they are scarce, overlooked and poorly understood denominations. I began collecting them very early in my ancient numismatic adventures, and have always found them quite charming ever since.

Hadrian Semis Lyre 2

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-118415

Hadrian Quadrans Eagle & Thunderbolt

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-118416

Thanks in advance for looking, my friends.

Dave

Nice coins Dave

Q.

ancientdave · « **Reply #5 on:** February 20, 2015, 02:36:02 pm »

Thanks, Q. I've been enjoying your gallery quite a bit lately! Thanks as well for your kind comments David and okidoki. It is nice to get back into the swing of things!

okidoki · « **Reply #6 on:** February 23, 2015, 03:21:47 am »

hi Dave,

i was wonderring what its dimensions are?

weight

best regards,

eric

ancientdave · « **Reply #7 on:** February 24, 2015, 05:03:51 pm »

Quote from: okidoki on February 23, 2015, 03:21:47 am

hi Dave,

i was wonderring what its dimensions are?

weight

best regards,

eric

Hi okidoki,

I do have the weight and dimensions of the Hadrian Eagle quadrans posted ( 18mm 2.52 g), so I assume you must be asking about the Hadian Lyre Semis. I do not yet have a weight on that one, but the diameter is 19mm.

Thanks,

Dave

okidoki · « **Reply #8 on:** February 24, 2015, 05:06:49 pm »

yes and thanks

nice

eric

ancientdave · « **Reply #9 on:** February 24, 2015, 07:40:07 pm »

Hi all,

Two more of my new coins, silver this time. A nice Vespasian Denarius and a Hadrian Quinarius. This quinarius of Hadrian is the first of my collection, I find them to be fascinating as they are quite mysterious and scarce.

Vespasian Denarius Eagle on Cippus

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-118691

Hadrian Quinarius Victory Seated

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-118690

Thanks for looking,

Dave

ancientdave · « **Reply #10 on:** February 28, 2015, 01:21:04 am »

Added a few more coins, two that I've had for years that have somehow eluded the camera, and two new provincials.

Tiberius Denarius Livia Seated

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-118797

Tiberius As SC

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-118798

Vespasian Antioch As SC

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-118796

Domitian AE23 Macedonia

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-118799

Thanks for looking!

Dave

quadrans · « **Reply #11 on:** February 28, 2015, 06:55:13 am »

Another nice addition Dave ..

Q

ancientdave · « **Reply #12 on:** June 22, 2015, 01:53:10 am »

Hi all. I've finally found time to share a few more of my newer additions. I will continue to add them here as time allows.

Agrippa As Neptune

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121542

Divus Augustus As Altar

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121540

Claudius Quadrans Modius

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121541

Thanks friends for looking!

Dave L.

quadrans · « **Reply #13 on:** June 22, 2015, 09:59:24 am »

Nice group of coins

Regards
Q.

okidoki · « **Reply #14 on:** June 22, 2015, 10:56:05 am »

indeed nice additions

ancientdave · « **Reply #15 on:** June 27, 2015, 05:39:08 pm »

Here are 4 more of my newer additions, among them my first Republican bronze, and a neat early Macedonian bronze of Nero. There is also a quite heavily pitted but still nice Claudius As, and his PNR Quadrans:

Roman Republican AE Semis Saturn/Prow

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121625

Claudius Quadrans Hand with Scales

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121628

Claudius As Libertas Augusta 2

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121626

Nero AE25 Macedonia

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121627

Thanks for looking, friends!

Dave L.

Jay GT4 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 27, 2015, 05:45:17 pm »

I have the same type as your Nero except for Vitellius.

ancientdave · « **Reply #17 on:** June 27, 2015, 06:33:51 pm »

Quote from: Jay GT4 on June 27, 2015, 05:45:17 pm

I have the same type as your Nero except for Vitellius.

I just checked that coin out in your gallery Jay, it is a great one! I also have one of these for Domitian as well. Looks like it was a fairly long and interesting issue!

ancientdave · « **Reply #18 on:** July 07, 2015, 01:28:07 am »

I have added five more of my new coins, a nice little group of Asses. I hope you will enjoy them as I do!

Hadrian As Roma Standing

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121984

Hadrian As Salus

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121985

Antoninus Pius As Felicitas

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121986

Lucius Verus As Armenia

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121987

Marcus Aurelius As Fortuna

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-121988

Thanks, friends!

Dave L.

ancientdave · « **Reply #19 on:** August 06, 2015, 03:05:00 pm »

Hello again, friends. Here are a few more of my new coins, that I have found time to add. It's slow going, but I'll keep plugging away at them as I can. This time I have added a nice Sestertii of Lucilla and one of Commodus, as well as a decent little Dupondius of Lucilla. Hope that you enjoy seeing them!

Lucilla Sestertius Pietas

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-122627

Lucilla Dupondius Salus

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-122628

Commodus Sestertius Nobilitas

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-122629

Thanks for looking!

Dave L.

ancientdave · « **Reply #20 on:** August 07, 2015, 03:24:54 am »

A few more:

Antoninus Pius Sestertius Salus

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-122663

Antoninus Pius Dupondius Providentia

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-122662

Antoninus Pius Dupondius Vota Suscepta

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-122661

Vespasian Denarius Vesta

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-122664

Thanks!

Dave L.

quadrans · « **Reply #21 on:** August 08, 2015, 06:31:04 pm »

Nice additions Dave

Regards
Q.

ancientdave · « **Reply #22 on:** September 07, 2015, 03:08:34 am »

Added a nice little group of 6 Antioch mint "semis" of Nero. I like that this group nicely illustrates the evolution of the portraiture of Nero at Antioch, from a more generic sylized portraiture to one of a greater realism that displays a heavier Roman influence. I call these coins semis, and I put it in quotations because I know it is technically incorrect, but that's just what I call them. These coins are all around 20mm in diameter, but I've not yet gotten the weights. I hope you will enjoy them.

Nero Antioch AE "Semis" SC 1

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-123121

Nero Antioch AE "Semis" SC 2

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-123116

Nero Antioch AE "Semis" SC 3

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-123117
1

Nero Antioch AE "Semis" SC 4

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-123118

Nero Antioch AE "Semis" SC 5

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-123119

Nero Antioch AE "Semis" SC 6

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-123120

Thanks for looking!

Dave

quadrans · « **Reply #23 on:** September 07, 2015, 04:58:15 pm »

Hi Dave,

Nice set of Antioch Semis of Nero...

Q.

ancientdave · « **Reply #24 on:** January 16, 2016, 01:31:50 pm »

Hello friends, I have added a few more of my newer additions. First, an AR Drachm of Caesarea for Trajan, which by virtue of it's perfect Roman style I believe to be minted in Rome for distribution in Caesarea. Second, a Fort Red Sestertius of Trajan, with what looks to my eye to be light tooling in the hair.

Ordinarily, I won't touch a coin that has been tooled in any way, but somehow this coin still charmed me and overcame the stigma. I guess it can also serve as an example for me of deceptive, fairly well executed tooling. Don't get me wrong, I still abhor what was done to the coin, but in this particular case it still couldn't stifle the coin's overall charm.

Trajan AR Drachm Helios atop Mt. Argaeus

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-126513

Trajan Sestertius Fort Red

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-126514

Thanks for looking, and your comments and insights are always most welcome!

Dave L.

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