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Home ▸ Catalog ▸ |Themes & Provenance| ▸ |Gods, Olympians| ▸ |Poseidon or Neptune||View Options:   | | | Poseidon was one of the twelve Olympians, god of the sea, earthquakes, storms, and horses. Poseidon became lord of the sea following the defeat of his father Cronus, when the world was divided by lot among his three sons: Zeus was given the sky, Hades the underworld, and Poseidon the sea, with the Earth and Mount Olympus belonging to all three. Poseidon was protector of seafarers and of many cities, but was also known to be bad-tempered, moody, and vengeful when insulted. He could create springs with a strike of his trident. His Roman equivalent is Neptune. |
"At the mouth of the Tiber River, Ostia was Rome's seaport. Ostia means mouth in Latin. This coin was issued to commemorate the completion of an artificial harbor at Ostia, begun under Claudius in 42 A.D. and completed under Nero in 64 A.D.
The earliest known post-diaspora house-synagogue was at Ostia. In 387, St. Augustine stayed in Ostia with his mother, who died there.
Ostia began to decline in the Severan period. By the Constantine Dynasty, Portus was the main port for Rome. Earthquake damage at Ostia was left uncleared. At the end of the fifth century the aqueduct stopped functioning. In 537 with the area under attack from the Goths, the remaining inhabitants retreated to the theater, which they turned into a little fortress. Early in the ninth century Ostia was captured by the Saracens and abandoned.
Ostian marble was reused in the cathedrals of Pisa, Florence, Amalfi and Orvieto. The Leaning Tower of Pisa was entirely built of material from Ostia. Despite all this, Ostia today is known for its well preserved ruins and magnificent frescos. SH32118. Orichalcum sestertius, RIC I 440, BMCRE I 323, Mac Dowall WCN 420, Cohen I 251, BnF II 75, Hunter I -, SRCV I -, Choice VF, pourous surfaces, weight 24.599 g, maximum diameter 35.4 mm, die axis 180o, Lugdunum (Lyon) mint, 65 A.D.; obverse NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head right, globe at point of bust; reverse bird's eye view of the Port of Ostia, eight ships in the harbor, statue of Neptune on lighthouse at top, river-god Tiber reclining holding rudder and dolphin below, all flanked by colonnade ending in temple on left and boat slips on right, S - C above, PORT AVG below; nice portrait, ex Stack's Coin Galleries; rare and historic; SOLD
Vespasian, 1 July 69 - 24 June 79 A.D.
Vespasian, in 70 A.D., and Titus, in 71 A.D., both safely returned from the Judaea to Rome by sea voyage. This reverse, copied from Octavian, was struck on coins of both Vespasian and Titus to honor Neptune Redux and thank him for ensuring their safe return.SH15292. Gold aureus, RIC II 46, Cohen I 273, aVF, weight 7.289 g, maximum diameter 19.1 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 72 - 73 A.D.; obverse IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head right; reverse NEP RED, Neptune standing left, foot on globe, acrostolium in right hand, scepter in left hand; ex Coin Galleries closing 12 April 1994, ex Colosseum Coin Exchange; SOLD
Macedonian Kingdom, Demetrius I Poliorketes, 306 - 283 B.C.
The bull's horns suggest Demetrius' relationship to Poseidon is the same as Alexander's to Zeus Ammon. The portrait is individualized, but evokes the image of Alexander. Demetrios was the first to assimilate elements of Alexander's deified portrait and the first living ruler to portray himself as a god on coins. SH55017. Silver tetradrachm, Newell p. 142, 153; SNG Alpha Bank -, SNG Berry-, SNG Ashmolean -, SNG Munchen -, SNG Cop -, VF, weight 16.741 g, maximum diameter 28.6 mm, die axis 225o, Euboea, uncertain mint, c. 290 - 287 B.C.; obverse Demetrios diademed head right with horns of a bull, the animal sacred to Demetrios' patron deity, Poseidon; reverse Poseidon standing left, right foot on rock, trident in left (apparently inspired by the Lateran Poseidon, a statue by Lysippos, court sculptor of Alexander), monogram inner left, BAΣIΛEΩΣ (KINΓ) ΔOΩNΩAPΔ ON PIΓΗT, ΔHMHTPIOY downward on right; rare; SOLD
Macedonian Kingdom, Demetrius I Poliorketes, 306 - 283 B.C.
This type was issued in preparation for Demetrios' invasion of Asia Minor. Demetrios was defeated, imprisoned by Seleukos and died in captivity in 283 B.C. The bull's horns suggest his relationship to Poseidon is the same as Alexander's to Zeus Ammon. The portrait is individualized, but evokes the image of Alexander. Demetrios was the first to assimilate elements of Alexander's deified portrait and the first living ruler to portray himself as a god on coins. -- www.lawrence.edu SH75316. Silver tetradrachm, Newell p. 97, 91 and pl. VIII, 12, SNG Cop 1179 var., gVF, superb portrait, tight flan, a few marks, weight 17.018 g, maximum diameter 29.1 mm, die axis 15o, Macedonia, Pella mint, c. 289 - fall 288 B.C.; obverse Demetrios diademed head right with horns of a bull, the animal sacred to Demetrios' patron deity, Poseidon; reverse BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY, Poseidon standing left, right foot on rock, trident in left (apparently inspired by the Lateran Poseidon, a statue by Lysippos, court sculptor of Alexander), KE monogram left, H right; ex Forum (2007), ex Harlan Berk; SOLD
Macedonian Kingdom, Demetrios I Poliorketes, 306 - 283 B.C.
The bull's horns suggest his relationship to Poseidon is the same as Alexander's to Zeus Ammon. The portrait is individualized, but evokes the image of Alexander. Demetrios was the first to assimilate elements of Alexander's deified portrait and the first living ruler to portray himself as a god on coins. -- www.lawrence.edu SH54897. Silver tetradrachm, Newell p. 88, 81; SNG Alpha Bank 948; SNG Saroglos -; SNG München -; Meydancikkale -, gVF, toned, weight 16.449 g, maximum diameter 30.0 mm, die axis 0o, Amphipolis mint, 291 - 290 B.C.; obverse Demetrios diademed head right with horns of a bull, the animal sacred to Demetrios' patron deity, Poseidon; reverse Poseidon standing left, nude, right foot on rock, trident in left (apparently inspired by the Lateran Poseidon, a statue by Lysippos, court sculptor of Alexander), BAΣIΛEΩΣ (KINΓ) ΔOΩNΩAPΔ ON PIΓΗT, ΔHMHTPIOY downward on right, no monograms or controls; ex Pegasi Numismatics, toned, high relief and nice style; SOLD
Macedonian Kingdom, Demetrius I Poliorketes, 306 - 283 B.C.
This type was issued in preparation for Demetrios' invasion of Asia Minor. Demetrios was defeated, imprisoned by Seleukos and died in captivity in 283 B.C. The bull's horns suggest his relationship to Poseidon is the same as Alexander's to Zeus Ammon. The portrait is individualized, but evokes the image of Alexander. Demetrios was the first to assimilate elements of Alexander's deified portrait and the first living ruler to portray himself as a god on coins. -- www.lawrence.edu SH17282. Silver tetradrachm, Newell p. 96, 89 and pl. VIII, 8, SNG Cop 1179 var, gVF, weight 16.927 g, maximum diameter 28.8 mm, die axis 45o, Macedonia, Pella mint, c. 290 - 289 B.C.; obverse Demetrios diademed head right with horns of a bull, the animal sacred to Demetrios' patron deity, Poseidon; reverse BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY, Poseidon standing left, right foot on rock, trident in left (apparently inspired by the Lateran Poseidon, a statue by Lysippos, court sculptor of Alexander), monogram left; uneven toning, beautiful coin struck in high relief, ex Coin Galleries 16 Feb 94; SOLD
Macedonian Kingdom, Demetrius I Poliorketes, 306 - 283 B.C.
This type was issued in preparation for Demetrios' invasion of Asia Minor. Demetrios was defeated, imprisoned by Seleukos and died in captivity in 283 B.C. The bull's horns suggest his relationship to Poseidon is the same as Alexander's to Zeus Ammon. The portrait is individualized, but evokes the image of Alexander. Demetrios was the first to assimilate elements of Alexander's deified portrait and the first living ruler to portray himself as a god on coins. -- www.lawrence.eduSH08305. Silver tetradrachm, Newell p. 92, 84; SNG Ashmolean 3249; Meydancikkale 2571; SNG Alpha Bank -; SNG Saroglos -; SNG München -, gVF, beautiful coin struck in high relief, weight 17.22 g, maximum diameter 27.3 mm, die axis 0o, Macedonia, Pella mint, c. 290 - 289 B.C.; obverse Demetrios diademed head right with horns of a bull, the animal sacred to Demetrios' patron deity, Poseidon; reverse Poseidon standing left, foot on rock, trident in left, monograms in fields (apparently inspired by the Lateran Poseidon, a statue by Lysippos, court sculptor of Alexander), BAΣIΛEΩΣ (KINΓ) ΔOΩNΩAPΔ ON PIΓΗT, ΔHMHTPIOY downward on right; rare; SOLD
Macedonian Kingdom, Demetrius I Poliorketes, 306 - 283 B.C.
This type was struck to support Demetrios' invasion of Asia Minor. Demetrios was defeated, imprisoned by Seleukos and died in captivity in 283 B.C.
Although the portrait is individualized, it evokes the image of Alexander the Great. The bull was sacred to Poseidon and the horns on Demetrios' portrait suggest his relationship to Poseidon is the same as Alexander's to Zeus Ammon. Demetrios was the first to assimilate elements of Alexander's deified portrait and the first living ruler to portray himself as a god on coins.
The reverse type was apparently inspired by the Lateran Poseidon, a statue by Lysippos, court sculptor for Alexander.SH68255. Silver tetradrachm, Newell p. 148, 160; SNG Alpha Bank 953; Meydancikkale 2585; cf. SNG Saroglos 902 ff. (controls); SNG Cop 1177 (same), gVF, some corrosion, weight 16.106 g, maximum diameter 28.4 mm, die axis 315o, uncertain (Asia Minor?) mint, c. 289 - fall 288 B.C.; obverse diademed head of Demetrios right, with horns of a bull; reverse BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY, Poseidon standing left, right foot on rock, trident in left, star above Δ outer left, A outer right; scarce; SOLD
Macedonian Kingdom, Demetrius I Poliorketes, 306 - 283 B.C.
The bull's horns suggest Demetrius' relationship to Poseidon is the same as Alexander's to Zeus Ammon. The portrait is individualized, but evokes the image of Alexander. Demetrios was the first to assimilate elements of Alexander's deified portrait and the first living ruler to portray himself as a god on coins. SH94258. Silver tetradrachm, SNG Saroglos 901 (same dies), Newell 110, Boston MFA 706, HGC 3.1 1013b (S), VF, excellent portrait, toned, well centered, some porosity, weight 16.718 g, maximum diameter 31.8 mm, die axis 225o, Amphipolis mint, 291 - 290 B.C.; obverse Demetrios diademed head right with horns of a bull, the animal sacred to Demetrios' patron deity, Poseidon; reverse Poseidon Pelagaios seated left on rock, aphlaston in extended right hand, trident vertical behind in left hand, monogram to inner left and right, BAΣIΛEΩΣ downward on right, ΔHMHTPIOY, downward on left; ex Numismatik Naumann auction 83 (1 Sep 2019), lot 99; scarce; SOLD
Macedonian Kingdom, Demetrius I Poliorketes, 306 - 283 B.C.
This type was issued in preparation for Demetrios' invasion of Asia Minor. Demetrios was defeated, imprisoned by Seleukos and died in captivity in 283 B.C. The bull's horns suggest his relationship to Poseidon is the same as Alexander's to Zeus Ammon. The portrait is individualized, but evokes the image of Alexander. Demetrios was the first to assimilate elements of Alexander's deified portrait and the first living ruler to portray himself as a god on coins. -- www.lawrence.edu SH21627. Silver tetradrachm, Newell p. 96, 89 and pl. VIII, 5, SNG Cop 1179 var, gVF, toned, weight 17.233 g, maximum diameter 30.2 mm, die axis 45o, Macedonia, Pella mint, c. 289 - fall 288 B.C.; obverse Demetrios diademed head right with horns of a bull, the animal sacred to Demetrios' patron deity, Poseidon; reverse BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY, Poseidon standing left, right foot on rock, trident in left (apparently inspired by the Lateran Poseidon, a statue by Lysippos, court sculptor of Alexander), monogram left; SOLD
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