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Adoptive Emperors Era 96-192 AD


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Although it was a common practice to adopt a successor to the throne, this period was known as the Adoptive Emperors era. Also known as the Nerva-Antonine dynasty. Many coins during this period are highly sought after by numismatists.

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Ancient Africa Region


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Any coins from Ancient Africa will be here. Those that are not Greek, Roman or from any other major empire that is not from Africa. Carthage is the best known ancient African empire that controlled a great deal of territory in Northern Africa as well as controlling shipping lanes of the Mediterranean Sea. Carthage was conquered by the Roman Republic. Numidia is also another empire that was known to have minted coins, very similar to Carthage coins.

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Ancient Coin Cleaning - 06-24-2018


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Ancient Coin Cleaning Projects


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Coins that I've cleaned or currently working on will be posted here. Coins that may or may not be added to my main collection.

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Ancient Coin Lots


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Ancient Greek


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From the 7th century BC to the 1st century AD, including many regions and city states outside of modern day Greece are lumped together into a single entity classified in 4 basic categories, Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic and Roman. Coins from this era range from the most beautiful pieces of art to the ugliest looking coppers, second only to late Roman 4th-5th century coins.

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Ancient Hispania


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The Iberian Peninsula, named Hispania by the Romans was a mixed group of peoples from Carthage, Celts, Phoenicians, some Greek trading ports. As the Roman conquest of Hispania continued, many cities and groups issued their own coins for private daily use, trading and paying tribute to the Roman Republic. Eventually, the Romans would take over completely, ending the minting of these unofficial coins to some extent.

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Ancient Israel Region


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Often called the "Holy Land" by many. This region has history spanning more than 3000 years. Coins from this region will include specific ancient Israel kingdoms, cities and coins to represent various Roman Procurators as well as many other types.

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Ancient Middle East


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Coinage of the middle eastern region that does not include any Greek, Roman or medieval coinage.

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Ancient-Medieval China Region


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The China region has it's own numismatic history that spans a few thousands years. The standard round cast minted cash coin was used for approximately 2500 years alone. This gallery will be focusing on some of the earliest round cash coins from early Zhou period, Qin Dynasty, Western Han Dynasty and up to medieval times, like the Song Dynasty.

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Ancient-Medieval India Region


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A not so well defined area of the Indian subcontinent between the middle east and China during the ancient and medieval periods.

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Ancient-Medieval Islamic


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Any coins from ancient to medieval Islamic, such as the Umayyad Dynasty will go here. Many of them may not have an accurate attribution.

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Constantinian Dynasty Era 305-363 AD


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The Constantinian Dynasty named after Constantine I the Great, also termed for the entire ruling family from Constantius I Chlorus to the death of Julian II - The Apostate. Most of the coins carry on in the tradition from the Tetrarchy period, being of high quality as the mint mark system continues. A great deal of coins will be found from this period.

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Crisis and Decline Era 235-258 AD


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The crisis began with the assassination of the Emperor, Alexander Severus. The next approximate 50 years would bring 20-25 claimants to the throne as well as invasion, civil war, plague and economic depression which nearly destroyed the Roman Empire. Many coins of this period are very rare to the common ones which can also be very crude in manufacture.

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ID BIN


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Medieval Europe


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Miscellaneous Roman Imperial


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Any Roman Imperial coins that do not fit into a emperor category, including commemorative, anonymous and other issues. Also includes barbarous Roman imitative coins.

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Recovery of the Empire Era 268-285 AD


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The recovery began once Claudius II was appointed by Gallienus, the first in a series of many strong emperors to come. After achieving victory against a massive Gothic army, he earned the name "Gothicus" as well as "Germanicus Maximus" after a victory against Germanic tribes. Unfortunately, the Plague of Cyprian claimed his life. His successor Aurelian would conqueror the remaining states and unify the Roman Empire by 274 AD. Bronze coins of this era start to improve in quality.

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Roman Byzantium 491-1452 AD


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Starting with Anastasius I, the eastern Roman Empire continued to endure and thrive until it's fall in 1452 by the Ottoman Turks. Now called the Byzantine Empire as a modern convention. During ancient times, those of the Byzantine Empire more than likely referred to themselves as the Roman Empire. Coinage went so low in quality being crude in manufacture that a reform was needed. Anastasius I not only reformed the economy, but also the quality of the coinage. Coins from the Byzantine Empire evolved into another style, no longer looking anything like Roman Imperial coins a few hundred years ago.

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Roman Provincial


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Roman Provincial covers a great deal of the time-line of the Roman Empire from the Julio-Claudian period to the time of the Tetrarchy when Roman Provincial coins were finally phased out.

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Roman Republic Era before 27 BC


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The Roman Republic was the end of the Roman Kingdom in 509 BC and the dawn of a rising ancient civilization that evolved and changed until the transition to the Roman Empire in 27 BC. Coins come in gold, silver and bronze, although many of them have very similar designs first anonymous and then issued by moneyers. Coins in this gallery will include both Roman Republic and Roman Imperatorial coins.

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Secessionist Empires Era 258-274 AD


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By approximately 258, the Roman Empire split into several smaller states known as The Gallic Empire, Palmyrene Empire and the central Italian Roman Empire. Many coins of this era are rare, to the very common which can be crude in manufacture.

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Severan Dynasty Era 193-235 AD


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The Severan Dynasty was started by Septimius Severus, who was the victor of a large scale civil war in 193 AD. The year is known as the "Year of the Five Emperors". The end of this dynasty was said to be the many unstable relationships between family members as well as political turmoil. The end of this dynasty was also the end of the principate founded by Augustus. Bronze coins are somewhat uncommon during this era, but silver denarius coins were very plentiful. Many specialist collectors look for eastern mint Septimius Severus coins for mangled legends and other oddities.

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The 12 Caesars Era 27 BC - 96 AD


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The end of the Roman Republic, as well as the end of the Roman Imperatorial era comes the first 12 Caesars of the Roman Empire. Starting with Julius Caesar, Augustus (Octavian) and then the last, Domitian. For numismatists, coins of the 12 Caesars are some of the most sought after.

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The Late Empire - East - 383-491 AD


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The empire officially became divided in 395 when Theodosius I passed away of edema. His son Arcadius assumed the throne of the eastern half of the Roman Empire. Many emperors followed after Arcadius, until the reform passed by Anastasius I which marks the beginning of the Byzantine era. Coins by Arcadius were some of the best minted coins of this era. Gradually, the coins diminished in weight and quality, becoming nothing more than a small slug the size of a pencil eraser. Most coins of this era defy attribution.

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The Late Empire - West - 364-476 AD


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The late Roman Empire begins to decline after the Constantinian Dynasty comes to an end. After Jovian's death, the Valentinian dynasty comes into power as well as the Theodosian Dynasty. The empire officially became divided in 395 when Theodosius I passed away of edema. His son Honorius assumed the throne of the western half. The western half of the empire was never re-united with it's eastern half and then declined until the western Roman Empire was no more in 476 AD. Coins of this era steadily decline in size and quality until they are nothing more than small crude chunks of metal issued by emperors such as Valentinian III.

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The Tetrarchy Era 285-313 AD


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Originally began as a diarchy, Maximian as co-emperor in the west, Diocletian as co-emperor in the east. Both co-emperors decided two Caesars were needed to address both civic and military problems. Galerius and Constantius Chlorus were appointed to the position, thus the first Tetrarchy was achieved. The second Tetrarchy came into existence after Diocletian and Maximian retired in 305. Two new Caesars Severus II and Maximinus were appointed, as well as Maxentius being declared as a usurper, and Licinius being appointed as Augustus in the west. Long story short, the Tetrarchy failed, leaving Constantine I the eventual victor and sole Augustus of the Roman Empire by 324. Coins are no longer artistic as they once were, although they were well made and a system of mint marks came to see the quality high in most respects.

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Diocletian (292 AD) AE Antoninianus, Rome mintRoman Imperial, Diocletian (292 AD) AE Antoninianus, Rome mint

Obverse: IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right

Reverse: IOVI CONSERVAT AVGG, Jupiter, naked, standing facing, looking right, holding thunderbolt and scepter, eagle at foot with wreath in beak. Mintmark XXIΔ.

Reference: RIC V-2 166
Gil-galadJul 31, 2022
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Diocletian (292 AD) AE Antoninianus, Rome mintRoman Imperial, Diocletian (292 AD) AE Antoninianus, Rome mint

Obverse: IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right

Reverse: IOVI CONSERVAT AVGG, Jupiter, naked, standing facing, looking right, holding thunderbolt and scepter, eagle at foot with wreath in beak. Mintmark XXIΔ.

Reference: RIC V-2 166
Gil-galadJul 31, 2022
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Gratian AE3, (378-383 AD), Siscia mintRoman Imperial, Gratian AE3, (378-383 AD), Siscia mint, 2.8g, 17.0mm, 12h

Obverse: DN GRATIANVS PF AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Reverse: CONCORDIA AVGGG, Roma seated to front, head left, holding globe and reversed spear. Mintmark: BSISC.

Reference: RIC IX Siscia 27a,; Cohen 3.
Gil-galadJul 31, 2022
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Nabataea, Arabia, Aretas IV with Phasa'el (9 BC - 41 AD), Petra mintAncient Greek, Nabataea, Arabia, Aretas IV with Phasa'el (9 BC - 41 AD), Petra mint

Obverse: Diademed head of Aretas IV.

Reverse: PS, Two crossed cornucopias, two pomegranates between and "PS" Nabataean letters for PhaSa.

Reference: Similar to BMC Arabia 35
Gil-galadJul 08, 2022
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Germanicus under Under Claudius I (42-43 AD), AE As.Roman Imperial, Germanicus under Under Claudius I (42-43 AD), AE As., 27x28mm, 8.81g

Obverse: GERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N, Bare head right.

Reverse: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P around large SC

Reference: RIC 106 (Claudius I), Cohen 9, Sear RCV 1905, BMC 241

Ex: Jon Moller, Jerry Coddington
Gil-galadJul 08, 2022
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Judaea, Under Claudius I, Nero Claudius Caesar, Britannicus by Antonius Felix (54 AD), AE Prutah, Year 14Roman Provincial, Judaea, Under Claudius I, Nero Claudius Caesar, Britannicus by Antonius Felix (54 AD), AE Prutah, Year 14

Obverse: NƐPW KΛAY KAICAP, Two shields, two spears crossed, within dotted circle border, off-center.

Reverse: BPIT, L-[IΔ], K[AI], Six branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates, within dotted circle border.

Reference: Hendin 1348, RPC I 4971, TJC 340, GBC 1348, Meshorer 34o

Ex: VCoins - Holyland Ancient Coin Corporation - Musa Ali
1 commentsGil-galadJul 06, 2022
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Romanus III. 1028-1034 AD. Class B anonymous follis overstrike, ConstantinopleByzantine Empire, Romanus III, (1028-1034 AD), Class B anonymous follis overstrike, Constantinople mint, 10.6g, 31.81mm

Obverse: IC-XC to right and left of bust of Christ facing with nimbate cross behind head, square in each limb of nimbus cross, holding book of gospels, a dot in center of dotted square on book.

Reverse: IS-XS BAS-ILE BAS-ILE to left and right above and below cross on three steps.

Reference: SB 1823.

Ex: Zurqieh
Gil-galadJul 06, 2022
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Justinian I, AE Pentanummium, 527-565 AD, Antioch mintByzantine Empire, Justinian I, AE Pentanummium, (527-565 AD), Antioch mint, 2.3g, 15mm

Obverse: DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG, Pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.

Reverse: Epsilon Ɛ with cross at centre, star to right.

Reference: SB 244, DOC 271.

Ex: Aegean Numismatics
Gil-galadJul 06, 2022
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Constantius II AE2 (350-355 AD), Antioch mint, 5.1g, 21.5mm, 11hRoman Imperial, Constantius II AE2 (350-355 AD), Antioch mint, 5.1g, 21.5mm, 11h

Obverse: DN CONSTANTIVS PF AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right.

Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Helmeted soldier left, spearing falling horseman who is clutching horse's neck, Γ in left field. Mintmark ANΓ

Reference: RIC VIII Antioch 135
Gil-galadJun 08, 2022
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Constantine II as Caesar (320 AD) AE3, Thessalonica mintRoman Imperial, Constantine II as Caesar (320 AD) AE3, Thessalonica mint

Obverse: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, Laurate head right.

Reverse: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, VOT-V, Large wreath. Mintmark: TSD VI

Reference: RIC VII Thessalonica 108 var, Rarity: R4 obverse head portrait.
Gil-galadJun 08, 2022
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Augustus, Macedon, Philippi, AE 19mm (Semis). 31 ADRoman Provincial, Augustus, Macedon, Philippi, AE 19mm (Semis). (31 AD), 4.7g, 19mm

Obverse: VIC - AVG, Victory standing left on base holding wreath and palm.

Reverse: COHOR PRAE PHIL, Three standards in honor of the Praetorian Guard's battle between Augustus and Marcus Antonius.

Reference: RPC I 1651, SGICV 32, SNG Cop 305, BMC 23, SNG ANS 677, Varbonov GIC Vol. III 3771
Gil-galadMay 28, 2022
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Augustus & Agrippa AE Dupondius. Nemausus Mint, 20-10 BCRoman Provincial, Augustus & Agrippa AE Dupondius, Nemausus Mint, (20-10 BC), 11.2g, 26mm

Obverse: IMP DIVI F, Back-to-back heads of Agrippa, wearing rostral crown, & Augustus, laureate.

Reverse: COL-NEM, crocodile chained to palm, wreath with long ties trailing above.

Reference: RIC 155, Cohen 7, RPC 523, Sear (RCV 2000) 1730, aorta 580

Ex: Holding History Coins+photo
Gil-galadMay 28, 2022

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Elagabalus (218-222 AD); AE16; Marcianopolis, Moesia InferiorRoman Provincial, Marcianopolis, Moesia Inferior, Elagabalus (218-222 AD) AE16, 2.35g, 16mm

Obverse: AΥΤ K M AΥΡ ANΤΩNƐINOC, Laureate head right.

Reverse: MAΡKIANOΠOΛIΤΩN, Nemesis (Dikaiosyne) standing left, holding scale and staff, rod or ell.

Reference: AMNG ! 904; Hristova & Jekov 6.26.35.7, Varbanov GIC Vol.I 1377v

Ex: J.P.Righetti inventory # 9950, Sphinx Numismatics
Gil-galad
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Constantine I (316 AD) AE follis, Trier mint, MarsRoman Imperial, Constantine I (316 AD) AE follis, Trier mint

Obverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG , Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Reverse: MARTI CON-SERVATORI, Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing half right, head right, reversed spear in right hand, left hand resting on ornate curved shield. T-F across fields. Mintmark: ATR.

Reference: RIC VII Trier 108
Gil-galad
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Roman Imperial, Elagabalus AE Denarius (220-222 AD)Roman Imperial, Elagabalus AE Denarius (220-222 AD)

IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate, draped bust right.

P M TR P IIII COS III P P, Providentia standing left holding cornucopiae, and wand; globe at feet; * in left field.

RIC 42 var Rome; C. 189b
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