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Coin of the Day / Re: Domitian Accession Sestertius COTD

« Last post by David Atherton on Yesterday at 10:41:53 pm »

An early contender for Coin of the Year

Indeed it is!

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Coin of the Day / Re: Domitian Accession Sestertius COTD

« Last post by David Atherton on Yesterday at 10:40:43 pm »

The artistry of the portrait reminds me of the famous "Alphaeus Master" coins of Hadrian.

Perhaps the Hadrianic engraver was his grandson!

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Roman Coins Discussion Forum / Re: Lucius Verus mule denarius

« Last post by Pavel L on Yesterday at 04:45:58 pm »

Good day everyone!
Rare denarius from my collection - featuring a muling of a Lucius Verus obverse and Marcus Aurelius reverse.

Obv: IMP L AVREL VERVS AVG.
Bare head right.
Rev: PROV DEOR TR P XVI COS III.
Providentia standing left, holding cornucopia and orb.

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Weights and Scales / Re: Bronze Weight Found In Israel Did Not Find In References

« Last post by Joe Sermarini on Yesterday at 04:45:07 pm »

Thanks Jimi and Basil. The elements of the marking are very interesting! If you find anything else, please let me know.

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Roman Coins Discussion Forum / Lucius Verus mule denarius

« Last post by Pavel L on Yesterday at 04:44:29 pm »

Good day everyone!
Rare denarius from my collection - featuring a muling of a Lucius Verus obverse and Marcus Aurelius reverse.

Obv: IMP L AVREL VERVS AVG.
Bare head right.
Rev: PROV DEOR TR P XVI COS III.
Providentia standing left, holding cornucopia and orb.

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The Members' Gallery / Marcus Aurelius Lupercal as

« Last post by mauseus on Yesterday at 01:10:11 pm »

Hi,

Just added an as of Marcus Aurelius to my Diverse Roman gallery. It fits in my buildings and monuments collection as it purportedly represents the Lupercal, the cave of the foundation wolf/Romulus and Remus at the base of the Palatine. Dates to a short pariod, Dec (11th?) through to March 17 180AD.

Posting this the day after Prilia festival and the anniversary of the foundation, traditionally April 21st.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=187250

Regards,

Mauseus

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Weights and Scales / Re: Bronze Weight Found In Israel Did Not Find In References

« Last post by Basil on Yesterday at 10:39:27 am »

 

I am pretty sure that this example is a Byzantine weight of 4 nomismata. This denomination with such a marking is relatively rare but not unknown. The following elements are included in the marking:
1. the letter N (nomisma)
2. the letter Delta (number 4 twice)
3. a chi-rho symbol (simple style)
Unfortunately I can't find a known literary quote at the moment, but I'll keep looking.
basil

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Coin of the Day / Re: Domitian Accession Sestertius COTD

« Last post by Jay GT4 on Yesterday at 09:43:11 am »

Agreed!  An early contender for Coin of the Year

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

« Last post by Jochen on Yesterday at 08:54:48 am »

#067

Fake coin for Iulia Domna

Iulia Domna, AD 193-211
AE 22, 5.15g, 22.15mm, 30°
Obv.: IOVLIA DOMNA CEBACTH
          Bust, draped, r.        B
Rev.: NIKOPOLEITWN / PROC ICT
          Eros, nude, winged, lying r. on lion's skin; beside him the torch
Ref.: a) AMNG I/1, 1468 (1 Ex., Rollin)
         b) Varbanov 2831
         c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2023) No. 8.17.16.1
coll. Hoeft

This is a fake coin.  You find it under no. 15280 on forgerynetwork.com (this coin)

Best regards
Jochen

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Coin of the Day / Re: Domitian Accession Sestertius COTD

« Last post by CPK on Yesterday at 07:53:45 am »

That is a spectacular coin David! The artistry of the portrait reminds me of the famous "Alphaeus Master" coins of Hadrian. And the reverse is remarkable in its fine detail as well. Congratulations!