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A. Plautius denarius 55 BCEA. Plautius.
AED • CVR • S • C downwards to left, A • PLAVTIVS downward to right
Turreted head of Cybele right, wearing cruciform earring, hair in knot, locks falling down neck;
IVDAEVS upward to right, BACCHIVS in exergue.
Bearded male figure (Aristobulus II) kneels right with palm branch in left hand, alongside camel
Rome, 55 BCE.
3.75g
Ex-Taters
The very first Judaea Capta type commemorating the defeat of Aristobulus II in trying to usurp the High Priesthood and Kingship from his brother Hyrcanus II.
From Hendin's Guide to Biblical Coins volume 6:
"Bacchus the Jew has been an enigma in numismatics. The most popular opinion is that the figure on the coin represents Aristobulus II, ally of Aretas III, and commemorates Aristobulus' unsuccessful insurrection against both his brother Hyrcanus II and Pompey the Great.
"I suggest that BACCHIVS IVDAEVS is not only half-playful, but tauntingly mean and mischievous as well. There are numerous suggestions that many Romans and Greeks believed the ancient Jewish religion to be a cult of Dionysus, the popular god of grapes and winemaking, feasting, drunken behavior, and ecstasy. Josephus does not discuss any aspects of Bacchus and the Jews, but he mentions that Herod I presented a golden vine to the Temple. It was used to hang donatives of golden grapes and vine leaves and the vine was said to be part of the booty taken to Rome by Titus. Among the important prayers in Judaism, both ancient and modern, are those prayers that call upon the monotheistic God to bless "the fruit of the vine."
Grapes were also one of the seven species listed in Deuteronomy 8:8 as special products of the ancient Land of Israel. The relationship the Greeks and Romans fantasized to exist between the Jews and Dionysus may also be related to the traditional mythology that Dionysus was the son of Semele, "who was the daughter of Cadmus, who, being a Phoenician, was a Semite who spoke a language closely akin to Hebrew." (GBC p. 367)"Jay GT4May 24, 2023
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RIC 0194 Vespasian Cavino aftercastIMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III
Laureate head of Vespasian right.
ROMA RESVRGES
Vespasian standing on right lifting up kneeling female, helmeted Roma stands behind holding shield, S C in exergue.
Rome, 71 CE for prototype
21.29g
RIC 194 (R2) for original
Klawans 4 // Cf. Johnson & Martini 1550-60
Ex-Ken Dorney; Ex-CNG Auction 533 Lot 742
Nice early cast of a Cavino Renaissance medal Jay GT4May 09, 2023
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RIC 0102 Titus denariusIMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M
Laureate head of Titus right
TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P
Captives, two back to back, seated either side of trophy, woman on left, man on right.
Rome, January 1- June 30, 80 CE
2.73g
RIC 102 (C); Hendin 6615
Hendin classifies this as a Judaea Capta issue, which is understandable given the iconography. The other interpretation is that it was Issued to commemorate a victory in Britain by Agricola, in connection with Titus' 15th imperial acclamation.
Worn, but with a lovely old cabinet patina.
Ex-C. Euston from an old European collection, with ticket.
Jay GT4May 06, 2023
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RIC 985(V) Titus denariusT CAESAR VESPASIANVS
Laureate head right
IMP XIII
Goatherd, seated left, milking goat left
Rome, July 77-December 79 CE
RIC 985V (R)
3.08g
Ex-Germania Inferior Numismatics
Part of the agrarian series under Vespasian, perhaps promoting a more simpler way of life or the bounty that is provided by the Emperor. This one being minted for Titus. While only listed as Rare in RIC, this type is exceedingly difficult to find in trade, even more so than the one for Vespasian, and is a favorite of collectors. Only 3 others in Forum galleries (orfew, 2 Atherton). Wonderful toning in hand. Jay GT4Apr 13, 2023
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RIC 1570 Vespasian quadransIMP VESP AVG
Laureate head left
PON TR POT
Winged caduceus
Rome; 74 CE
2.91g
RIC 1570 (R3)
An official mule using the reverse of Titus (RPC 1998)
Ex-Zeus Auction 26 lot 448
Very rare. None in Forum galleries. One on acsearch.Jay GT4Feb 27, 2023
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Judaea Alexander JannaeusPaleo-Hebrew in classic style (Yehonathan the High Priest and Council of the Jews)
Within wreath
Two Cornucopias splayed outward, adorned with ribbons, pomegranate/poppy between
1.21g, 12mm
Hendin 6181Jay GT4Feb 21, 2023
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RIC 0431V Titus sestertiusT CAES VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT COS II
Laureate head right
Titus standing right, with branch and sceptre, in quadriga right. SC in exergue
Rome, 72 CE (second issue)
25.02g
RIC 431V (R)
Ex-Senatus Consulto
A rare sestertius depicting the newly returned Titus from the east. He is shown in a quadriga during the Judaea Capta triumph of 72 CE along the Via Sacra in Rome. A true Judaea Capta coin. Much better in hand with a beautiful red/brown patinaJay GT4Feb 02, 2023
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RIC 0010 Titus denariusIMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM
Laureate head of Titus right
TR P VIII IMP XIII COS VII
Statue of radiate male figure with spear and parazonium on rostral column
Rome, After July 1, 79 CE
2.89g
RIC 10 (R)
Ex-Incitatus
A fairly rare type from the beginning of Titus reign which omits the PP ending. The coin copies a type issued by Vespasian, which itself copies an earlier type for Augustus. Mattingly argues the reverse is the colossus built by Nero which stood in the Domus Aurea. Vespasian renamed the statue Sol by adding a radiate crown and moved it outside of the Flavian amphitheater. The story goes, (according to one of the more popular theories) that the Flavian amphitheater got it's name, the Colesseum because of its proximity to the Colossus.
Jay GT4Jan 04, 2023
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Titus Hendin 6474ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΤΙΤΟ Σ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ
Laureate head right.
ΙΟΥΔΑΙΑΣ EAΛ ΩΚΥIΑΣ
Nike standing right, left foot on helmet, writing on shield hanging from palm tree at right.
Caesarea Maritima; 79-81 CE
22mm; 6.42g
Hendin 6474
Bold little coin with with dark brown/black patina and earthen highlights. A Judaean Judaea Capta that would have reminded the population of just how devastating the revolt had been, even a decade later. Jay GT4Dec 28, 2022
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RIC 0371 (V) Titus denariusT CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT
Laureate head right
Titus standing right, with branch and sceptre in quadriga right
Rome, 72-73 CE before CENS
3.15g
RIC 371V (R2)
Ex-Kolner
The reverse depicts Titus in Quadriga during the Judaea Capta Triumph held in 71 CE. Issued both in Rome and Antioch, this is a much rarer Rome mint example. Only 3 others in Forum Galleries (1 Atherton, 2 Nemo)Jay GT4Dec 19, 2022
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RPC 1937 Vespasian tetradrachmAYTOKPAT KAIΣA OYEΣΠAΣIANOY
Laureate bust of Vespasian, right, with aegis; snake over shoulder
ETOYΣ NEOY IEPOY B (year 2)
Eagle standing right, on thunderbolt; palm branch in right field
Antioch, October 69-September 70 CE
RPC 1937 (4 spec.) Group 1 tetradrachm
11.51g
Ex-Barakat
Group 1 Tetradrachm from Antioch have a distinctly "Alexandrian" style. The dies either engraved by the Alexandrian mint and shipped to Syria or the coins were struck in Alexandria for Syrian distribution. An interesting series and a nice early portrait of Vespasian.Jay GT4Nov 10, 2022
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RIC 0496 Titus sestertiusT CAESAR VESPASIAN IMP IIII PON TR POT II COS II
Laureate head right
PAX AVGVSTI SC
Pax standing left with branch and cornucopiae
Rome
1 July 72-June 30, 73 CE
21.57g
RIC 496 (R3) Submitted to Ian Carradice and will be included in the upcoming Addenda
Ex-Incitatus; KC collection; Ex-Emporium Hamburg Alpha Auction 9, lot 291
An extremely rare coin not illustrated in the RIC plates, only citing one example in the Museo Nazionale Roma. None on acsearch or in Forum's galleries. Dare I say second known example? The entire series from 72 is very rare, this perhaps being the rarest.
Jay GT4Nov 07, 2022
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20-10 BC Octavian and AgrippaAugustus & Agrippa AE Dupondius
IMP DIVI F
back-to-back heads of Agrippa, wearing rostral crown, & Augustus, bare
COL NEM
palm shoot, crocodile before (not chained), two wreaths with long ties trailing above palm tip
Nemausus Mint
20-10 BC.
RPC 523
15.93g Heavy Early Issue!
Jay GT4
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Bronze Roman Seal boxBronze seal box with image of lion, jug above, wreath below, ( horse head to right?)
Attached to packages or letters that are tied with strings. The strings pass into the box which is then filled with wax, to protect against tampering.
Bronze
26mm x 21mm x 7mm.
3mm diameter holes
5.56g
2-3rd Century?
Pannonia
Ex-Ancient TreasuresJay GT4
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79 BC L Papius Serrated denariusHead of Juno Sospita right clad in goat's skin control symbal behind (base of column), bead and reel in border
L PAPI
Gryphon leaping right control symbol (Corinthian capital) below, bead and reel border
Trade guild: Builders
3.9g
Rome
79 BC
Sear 311 RRC 89
Ex-Calgary Coin
To see the amazing variety of control marks on this series:
www.bonannocoins.com/l_papius/l_papius_db.php
SOLD to Calgary Coin June 2017Jay GT4
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