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Home ▸ Catalog ▸ |Roman Coins| ▸ |Roman Mints| ▸ |Laodicea ad Mare||View Options:   | | | The Laodicea mint, like that at Emesa, operated for Septimius Severus' family, from 195 to 202 A.D. |
PAR AR AD abbreviates Parthicus Arabicus Adiabenicus; the Parthian, the Arabian, the Adiabenican titles given to Septimius Severus for having conquered those countries.SH47733. Silver denarius, RSC III 360, BMCRE V 627, cf. RIC IV 496 corr. and 494B var. (obv. legend), SRCV II -, aEF, weight 2.013 g, maximum diameter 18.5 mm, die axis 180o, Laodicea ad Mare (Latakia, Syria) mint, 198 A.D.; obverse L SEP SEVERVS PER AVG P M IMP XI, laureate head right; reverse PAR AR AD TR P VI COS II P P, trophy of captured arms, two bound captives at feet, wearing peaked Parthian caps; rare; SOLD
Septimius Severus, 9 April 193 - 4 February 211 A.D. Laodicea ad Mare
In Roman mythology, Aequitas was the minor goddess of fair trade and honest merchants. Aequitas was also the personification of the virtues equity and fairness of the emperor (Aequitas Augusti). The scales, a natural emblem of equity, express righteousness. The cornucopia signifies the prosperity which results from Aequitas and Aequitas Augusti.RL98395. Silver denarius, RSC III 22a; RIC IV 500 var. (head right); BMCRE V p. 285, 650 var. (same); SRCV 6259 var. (same); Hunter III 197 var. (same), aVF/F, well centered, toned, scratches, some legend unstruck, flan crack, weight 2.57 g, maximum diameter 18.2 mm, die axis 315o, Laodicea ad Mare (Latakia, Syria) mint, late 198 - 202 A.D.; obverse L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse AEQVITATI AVGG, Aequitas standing slightly left, head left, scales in right hand, cornucopia in left hand; rare bust variant; SOLD
Geta, 209 - c. 26 December 211 A.D.
Minerva, equated with the Greek Athena, was the Roman virgin warrior goddess of poetry, medicine, wisdom, commerce, weaving, crafts, magic, and the inventor of music. She was worshiped on the Capitoline Hill as one of the Capitoline Triad along with Jupiter and Juno.SH28445. Silver denarius, RIC IV 105(a); RSC III 83; BMCRE V p. 302, 751; Hunter III p. 77, 55; SRCV II 7181, Choice EF, weight 3.114 g, maximum diameter 20.1 mm, die axis 0o, Laodicea ad Mare (Latakia, Syria) mint, c. 202 - 203 A.D.; obverse P SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES, bare headed, draped bust right, seen from behind; reverse MINERV SANCT (sacred Minerva), Minerva standing half left, resting right hand on shield, inverted spear in left hand; scarce; SOLD
Septimius Severus, 9 April 193 - 4 February 211 A.D.
Laodikea ad Mar (Latakia, Syria) has been inhabited since the second millennium B.C. It was renamed by Seleucus I Nicator in honor of his mother, Laodice, and was a major port for the Seleukid Kingdom. Pompey created the new Roman province of Syria in 64 B.C. The Romans modified the name to Laodicea-ad-Mare.RS66573. Silver denarius, RIC IV 459 note, RSC III 331a, BMCRE V 384 var. (obv. legend), cf. SRCV II 6413 (same, Emesa), VF, weight 3.014 g, maximum diameter 16.8 mm, die axis 0o, Laodicea ad Mare (Latakia, Syria) mint, 194 A.D.; obverse L SEPT SEV PERET AVG IMP - II, laureate head right; reverse MONET AVG, Moneta standing left, scales in right hand, cornucopia in left; rare; SOLD
Septimius Severus, 9 April 193 - 4 February 211 A.D.
In 193, Laodicea was sacked by the governor of Syria, Pescennius Niger, in his revolt against Septimius Severus. In 194, Septimius Severus reorganized Syria into five new provinces. One of these, Coele-Syria, including all of northern Syria, briefly had its capital in Laodicea before reverting to Antioch. Septimius sought to punish Antioch for having supported Pescennius Niger. Septimius Severus endowed Laodicea with four colonnaded streets, baths, a theater, a hippodrome, numerous sanctuaries and other public buildings in the city. The city was a key strategic seaport for Roman Syria. RS90503. Silver denarius, RIC IV 511(a), RSC III 4 55a; BMCRE V p. 294, 712; SRCV II -, Choice aEF, bold full circles strike on a broad flan, weight 3.231 g, maximum diameter 20.3 mm, die axis 0o, Laodicea ad Mare (Latakia, Syria) mint, 198 - 200 A.D.; obverse L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX, laureate head right; reverse P MAX TR P VIII COS II P P, Fides standing half left, raising a basket of fruits in right, two stalks of grain in left; SOLD
Septimius Severus, 9 April 193 - 4 February 211 A.D.
This type likely refers to Severus' departure for his campaign against the Parthian Empire. In early 197 Severus left Rome and sailed east. He probably landed at Aegeae in Cilicia, traveled on to Syria by land, gathered his army and crossed the Euphrates. Severus traveled to Nisibis but soon returned to Syria to plan a more ambitious campaign. The following year he sacked the Parthian royal city of Ctesiphon and he annexed the northern half of Mesopotamia to the Empire. Severus took the title Parthicus Maximus, following the example of Trajan. He was, however, unable to capture the fortress of Hatra, even after two lengthy sieges - just like Trajan, who had tried nearly a century before. Severus also expanded the Limes Arabicus, building new fortifications in the Arabian Desert.RS74405. Silver denarius, RIC IV 494 (S); BMCRE V p. 116, 466; Hunter III p. 37, 189; SRCV II 6353; RSC III 580, Choice aEF, excellent portrait, centering and surfaces, highest points flatly struck, flow lines, very small open edge crack, weight 3.196 g, maximum diameter 20.5 mm, die axis 180o, Laodicea ad Mare (Latakia, Syria) mint, 197 A.D.; obverse L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIIII, laureate head right; reverse PROFECTIO AVG (travels of the Emperor), Septimius on horse pacing right, bare head, wearing military garb, transverse spear with point up in right hand, reins in left hand; scarce; SOLD
Plautilla, Augusta 202 - 22 January 205 A.D., Wife of Caracalla
In Roman religion, Concordia was the goddess of agreement, understanding, and marital harmony. The cult of Concordia Augusta ("Majestic Harmony") was of special importance to the imperial household. She is usually depicted wearing a long cloak and holding a patera (sacrificial bowl), a cornucopia (symbol of prosperity), or a caduceus (symbol of peace).GS94289. Silver denarius, RIC IV 370 (S); RSC III 7; BMCRE V p. 300, 734; SRCV II 7067; Hunter III -, gVF, mint luster, flow lines, mild die wear, small edge crack, weight 3.309 g, maximum diameter 19.3 mm, die axis 180o, Laodicea ad Mare (Latakia, Syria) mint, under Severus, c. 202 A.D.; obverse PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE, draped bust right; reverse CONCORDIAE (harmony), Concordia seated left, patera in extended right hand, double cornucopia in left hand; ex Numismatik Naumann auction 76 (7 Apr 2019), lot 461; SOLD
Caracalla, 28 January 198 - 8 April 217 A.D.
In 193, Laodicea was sacked by the governor of Syria, Pescennius Niger, in his revolt against Septimius Severus. In 194, Septimius Severus reorganized Syria into five new provinces. One of these, Coele-Syria, including all of northern Syria, briefly had its capital in Laodicea before reverting to Antioch. Septimius sought to punish Antioch for having supported Pescennius Niger. Septimius Severus endowed Laodicea with four colonnaded streets, baths, a theater, a hippodrome, numerous sanctuaries and other public buildings in the city. Laodicea was a key strategic seaport for Roman Syria.RS68071. Silver denarius, RIC IV 337d (S), RSC III 168e; BMCRE V p. 283, 641 var. (no cuirass); SRCV II 6822 var. (head), EF, nice boy portrait, weight 3.654 g, maximum diameter 19.4 mm, die axis 45o, Laodicea ad Mare (Latakia, Syria) mint, 198 A.D.; obverse IMP C M AVR ANTON AVG P TR P, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; reverse MONETA AVGG, Moneta standing left, scales in right hand, cornucopia in left; scarce; SOLD
Septimius Severus, 9 April 193 - 4 February 211 A.D.
In 193, Laodicea was sacked by the governor of Syria, Pescennius Niger, in his revolt against Septimius Severus. In 194, Septimius Severus reorganized Syria into five new provinces. One of these, Coele-Syria, including all of northern Syria, briefly had its capital in Laodicea before reverting to Antioch. Septimius sought to punish Antioch for having supported Pescennius Niger. Septimius Severus endowed Laodicea with four colonnaded streets, baths, a theater, a hippodrome, numerous sanctuaries and other public buildings in the city. The city was a key strategic seaport for Roman Syria.SH90491. Silver denarius, RIC IV 492; BMCRE V p. 116, 463; RSC III 433; cf. SRCV II 6331 (Rome mint), Choice aEF, weight 3.410 g, maximum diameter 18.9 mm, die axis 180o, Laodicea-ad-mare (Latakia, Syria) mint, 197 A.D.; obverse L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIIII, laureate head right; reverse P M TR P V COS II P P, Sol standing left, radiate, nude but for chlamys over shoulders and left arm, raising right hand commanding the sun to rise, whip in left; SOLD
Septimius Severus, 9 April 193 - 4 February 211 A.D.
Additional information from Curtis Clay: "The Mars type: R. Mowat, Revue Num. 1901, p. 469, no. 1, in his collection, with engraving. Apparently overlooked by Mattingly in RIC and BMC. Looks like yours might be from the same reverse die as his, but a different obverse die."RS47757. Silver denarius, R. Mowat, Revue Num. 1901, p. 469, no. 1 (same reverse die, otherwise unpublished), BMCRE -, RIC -, RSC -, VF, toned, weight 2.311 g, maximum diameter 18.5 mm, die axis 0o, Laodicea ad Mare (Latakia, Syria) mint, 198 A.D.; obverse L SEP SEVERVS PER AVG P M IMP XI, laureate head right; reverse PAR AR AD TR P VI COS II P P, Mars advancing right, nude but for crested helmet and cloak tied in belt at waist and flying behind, transverse spear in right hand, trophy of captured arms over left shoulder in left hand; very rare; SOLD
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