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Arethusa by Eukleidas16 viewsI think that this Portrait of Arethusa by the master engraver Eukleidas is worth to be in this gallery :)
Tetradrachm of Syracuse 399-387 BC Reverse die n°64 of the Tudeer Corpus Brennos
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Byzantine, Christ, Anonymous Folles. temp. Basil II & Constantine VIII, circa 976-1025. 440 viewsÆ Follis (28mm, 12.04 g, 6h). Class A2. Constantinople mint. Nimbate half-length bust of Christ facing, holding Gospels / [+] IhSЧ[S]/[X]PISTЧS/[Ь]ASILЄЧ/ЬASILЄ in four lines ( Jesus Christ King of Kings ); rectangular ornament below. DOC A2.47; SB 1813. VF, dark green patina with earthen highlights/deposits, a few cleaning scratches. EX ; The Prue Morgan Fitts Collection.
EX The Sam Mansourati Collection.
*A fine masterpiece of one of the very early portraits of Christ according to Saint Veronica 's Veil.
**The emperor's name and portrait are not part of the design on the Byzantine types referred to as anonymous folles. Instead of the earthly king, these coins depict Jesus Christ, King of Kings.
Given as a Christmas Present to Dear friend , brother and great dentist , Dr. Manuel M. Cunanan .Sam
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Greek, Alexander III the Great - Tetradrachm - Amphipolis, Macedon542 viewsDate: 332-326 BC (lifetime)
Size: 25 mm
Weight: 17.4 g
Obv: Head of Herakles wearing lion's scalp right
Rev: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, legs open, ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ to right; amphora in left field
Price 13Viriathus
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Greek, Alexander III The Great, Macedonian Kingdom, 336 - 323 B.C., Lifetime Issue.225 viewsSilver Drachm, Müller Alexander 763; SNG Cop 895; SNG Alpha Bank 629; SNG Saroglos 771; SNG München - ; Price 2090, Choice good Very Fine , as found Superb Fine Style, toned, centered, bumps and marks, Ionia, Miletos mint, weight 4.004g, maximum diameter 18.0mm, die axis 0o, struck between 325 - 323 B.C.,.
Obverse ; head of Alexander the Great as Herakles right, clad in Nemean Lion scalp headdress tied at neck.
Reverse ; AΛEΞAN∆POY ( means " Of Alexander " in Ancient Greek ), Zeus seated left on throne without back, nude to the waist, himation around hips and legs, feet on footstool, right leg forward, eagle in extended right hand, long scepter topped with lotus vertical behind in left hand, ∆H monogram left.
*Lifetime issue. This coin was issued during the lifetime and rule of Alexander the Great. Most Alexander coins were issued after his death.
*Alexander the great believed if the world ruled by one king or leader , will be better for all.
Alexander the great was considered a god after his death.
FORVM Ancient Coins. / From The Sam Mansourati Collection.
Sam
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Greek, Alexander Ptolemaic Bronze253 viewsBronze Hemiobol of Ptolemy I ca. 290BC
Portrait of Alexander the Great with Ammon horn
Svoronos 172. 17.4mm 4.58gm 11.5h (345deg)
Stylistic elegance on early Ptolemaic bronze.PtolemAE
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Greek, Alexander the Great, Lysimachos tetradrachm412 viewsMinted in Magnesia, this is one of the most beautiful portraits of Alexander the Great, a true Hellenistic masterpiece. He is looking to the sky, towards Olympus and he is sending a truly arogant smile to the Gods, as if containing the message "I was a true God on Earth!"vercingetorix
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Greek, Antiochus IV Epiphanes - Antioch on Orontes (as 'Daphne') - 175/164BC381 viewsAntiochus IV Epiphanes - Antioch on Orontes (as 'Daphne') - 175/164BC
AE 20.1-21.2mm : 9.016gm
OBV - Radiate diademed head facing right with diadem extending down to neck
REV - Zeus standing facing, head turned left, arm extended to left holding wreath, ANTIOXEON at right, TON PROS DAPHNEN at left with monogram at far left and far right. Quasi-municipal type struck in or after 169/8 BC. Actual location: Antioch on Orontes (For some reason Antiochus IV chose to identify it as Antioch near Daphne).
REF - SNGSpaer 1008 (8.73gm same monograms)PtolemAE
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Greek, Antiochus VIII271 viewsSyria 121-96 BC tetradrachm
Sear 7142MrCardon
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Greek, Ariobarzanes I Philoromaios. Cappadocian Kingdom. AR Drachm.264 viewsCirca 96-63 B.C. AR Drachm (17mm, 3.92g, 1h). Simmoneta 9a. Obverse diademed head of Ariobarzanes to right. Reverse BASILEUS ARIOBARZANOU PHILOROMAIOU Athena standing left, holding Nike and spear and shield; to left monogram; to right, A; in exergue, gamma. Extremely Fine, beautifully toned. Ex Nomos AG 6th Price List Sale, lot 44.
Ariobarzanes I, nicknamed Philoromaios or “Lover of Rome” in the literal sense but should be translated as “Friend of Rome,” was a client king of Cappadocia during Roman expansion and hegemony in Asia Minor. He was elected by his people with the backing of Lucius Cornelius Sulla. He was removed several times by either Mithradates IV of Pontus or Tigranes II of Armenia but reinstated by the Roman Senate each time. He eventually abdicated and was replaced by his son, Ariobarzanes II.
The detail and artistry is surprisingly elegant on this small coin with a diameter of only 17mm. It is a masterpiece of miniature numismatic portraiture: most of Ariobarzanes’ coins are of inferior quality and finding one with fine portraiture of good style, such as this, is rarely encountered.
Jason T
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Greek, Cleopatra I, Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt, Ptolemy 6th circa 180-176 BC Ae 2893 viewsHead of Cleopatra 1st as Isis. Rev eagle standing on thunderbolt left.
EX NFAGrant H
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Greek, Euthydemos II188 viewsTetradrachm, ca 190-170 BC.
Obverse: Diademed bust of Euthydemos II.
Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΕΥΘΥΔΗΜΟΥ / Herakles standing, holding wreath, club, and lion's skin. PK monogram at left.
16.90 gm., 30 cm.
Sear #7536; Bepearachchi Serie 1C. Callimachus
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Greek, Mithradates I (171-138 BC), AR Drachm150 viewsAn exceptional portrait of an aging but still formidable ruler. Most Parthian coin portraits are fairly pedestrian but this artist captures the tangled beard and wrinkled eyes and brow of Mithridates I in what must be the last years of his reign.
Sellwood 11.1daverino
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Greek, Mithridates VI (The Great) as Herakles179 viewsPontic Kingdom, Thrace, Odessos, Mithridates VI Megas, 120-63 BC, AR Tetradrachm in the name of Alexander the Great, struck ca. 88-86 BC.
Head of Mithridates VI (the Great) as Herakles, wearing lion's skin headdress / ΒΑΣIΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡOΥ.
(Reverse is of Zeus seated left, legs draped, confronting eagle held on outstretched right arm and grasping lotus-tipped sceptre, ΛAK before, OΔΗ (Odessos ethnic) in exergue.)
Callataÿ Group 3; Price 1192. Odessos ca. 88-86 BC
(30 mm, 16.04 gm, 1h)
This is amongst the last of the coinages in the style of Alexander the Great to be minted. In this final incarnation the portrait of Herakles was adapted to the features of Mithridates VI the Great, to the extent that the image of Herakles is in fact a portrait of Mithridates. Comparison with his portrait on tetradrachms minted in Pontus proves this point. Lloyd T
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Greek, Nikomedes II of Bithynia (149-127 BC)172 viewsBithynian Kingdom, Nikomedes III Euergetes, 127-94 BC, AR Tetradrachm struck 126/5 BC
Diademed head of Nikomedes II right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ EПiΦANOYΣ NIKOMHΔΩΣ.
(The reverse is Zeus standing left holding sceptre and laurel wreath capping Nikomedes name, eagle standing left on fulmen in inner left field above monogram ΩΓYE, dated below BOP = Bithynian era year 172 = 126/5 BC).
De Callatay pl. XV, D12-R1a (this coin); SNG von Aulock 6894 (same reverse die); Sear GCV 7274 (date variant).
(33mm, 16.68 g,11h)
Jencek; ex- Noble Investments (UK) PLC; ex- Spink Sale 5014 (28 September 2005) Lot 121; ex- Monnaies et Medailles (19-20 June 1975) lot 163; ex- Bank Leu Auction 2 (25 April 1972) lot 224
This coin holds it own amongst the masterpieces of late Hellenistic portraiture. The obverse image is that of a confident and contented ruler, Nikomedes II (149-127 BC), comfortable in his role leading a client state of Rome, while secure in the knowledge that the military might of the latter underpinned his position. Following Nikomedes II reign, the portrait on the obverse of the kingdom’s coinage continued unchanged, through the reign of his son (Nikomedes III) and grandson (Nikomedes IV). However, the issuing king can be readily identified by the date on coins and to a lesser degree by the style of the obverse.
Nikomedes II commenced the practice of dating Bithynian coinage, with reference to the era commencing 297/6 BC, this date being the date of foundation of the Bithynian Kingdom by Zipoetes. This coin was struck shortly after the death of Nikomedes II and the portrait closely resembles that on coins struck during his reign. It is an accurate portrayal of Nikomedes II. With time the portrait became increasingly stylized so that some examples struck toward the end of the kingdom’s existence bear only a passing resemblance to the original portrait. Lloyd T
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Greek, Perikles, Dynasts of Lycia, AR Stater circa 380-375 BC 21mm 9.90g 3h80 viewsHead of Perikles facing slightly left, wearing laurel wreath, drapery around neck. Rev Warrior Perikles as Sarpedon, nude but for Corinthian helmet in fighting attitude right holding sword aloft in right hand shield on left arm, PERI-KLE around in Lycian letters triskeles to lower right, all within shallow incuse square on a square flan.Grant H
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Greek, Philetairos I, 282 - 263 B.C.309 viewsSilver tetradrachm, Meydancikkale 3000, SNG Paris 1603 var, SNG Von Aulock -, SNG Cop -, VF, 16.629g, 28.1mm, 0o, Pergamum mint, c. 265 - 263 B.C.; obverse head of Philetaerus right in taenia; reverse FILETAIROU downward on right, Athena enthroned left, right hand on shield before her, spear over shoulder in left, leaf above arm, bow right; high relief portrait; very rare.
Very lifelike, expressive portrait. Cleisthenes
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Greek, Philetairos, Kings of Pergamon, Attalos I to Eumenes II.450 viewsKINGS of PERGAMON. Attalos I to Eumenes II. 241-159 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29mm, 16.70 g, 12h). Struck circa 225/15-189/8. Laureate head of Philetairos right / Athena seated left, with spear at side, supporting shield with right hand and resting left elbow on small statuette on sphinx; ivy leaf above knee, bow to outer right, A on throne. Westermark Group III, dies V.XXIX/R?; SNG France 1609 (same obv. die). XF, porous. CNG auction.
Photo and Description , courtesy of Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Sam Mansourati Collection / EX CNGSam
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GREEK, Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt, Ptolemy XII, Ptolemy 12th Neos Dionysos {Auletes} restored 55-51 BC74 viewsAlexandreia mint dated RY 28 {54-3} Diademed head of Ptolemy right wearing aegis. Rev eagle standing left on thunderbolt LKH date and headdress of Isis in left field.
Nicknamed Auletes the flute player .Grant H
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Greek, Ptolemy II Philadelphus AR Tetradrachm116 viewsObverse: Diademed head of Ptolemy I Soter
Reverse: Eagle with folded wings standing on thunderbolts. PTOLEMAIOY SOTHROS; Regnal Year 31 (255/54 BC) of Ptolemy II (285-246 BC) Monograms and control marks of the Gaza mint in the fields
Many of the portraits of Ptolemy Soter (the Savior) are little more than caricatures on the tetradrachms that are commonly for sale. Perhaps after engraving the same features for centuries the man behind the image became lost. I think this coin portrait has great quality and I imagine it looks a lot like the original Ptolemy I although cut about thirty years after his death. Ptolemy I may have been regarded as the George Washington of his day and the the notion of "father of his country" is exemplified in this portrait.
It is ironic that his patron, Alexander, overthrew the Persian God-Kings and was a major factor in preserving the role of the individual in Western values. Ptolemy's dynasty generally followed the Egyptian model with family members succeeding family members for over two centuries rather than the highly competitive and dynamic model that shaped Western politics and history.
Gaza mint; Svoronos 828; wt 13.7 gm daverino
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Greek, Ptolemy VI Philometor293 viewsSilver Tetradrachm
Alexandria mint
Struck c. 170-164 B.C.
27mm 14.2g
Obv: Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis.
Rev: PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS, eagle standing left on thunderbolt.
Svoronos 1489; SNG Copenhagen 265mihali84
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Greek, Seleukos I Nikator (?) on Sophytes Drachm, Baktria218 viewsThe portrait on the obverse of this coin is may be that of Seleukos I Nikator. It appears that Sophytes submitted to Seleukos I during the latter’s eastern anabasis in 306-305 BC and was appointed to the position of Satrap of Baktria. Following the incorporation of Baktria into the Seleukid Empire, the Seleukid administration appears to have sponsored Greek migration into the territory from Asia Minor. The increased demand for coinage would explain the successive emissions of owl, eagle and cock coinage, which culminated in the issue of the epigraphic Sophytes cock emission. The inspiration for the obverse was probably the Hero/Trophy issue of Susa, which commenced ca 301 BC. The frontal profile and features of the portrait on the obverse of Sophytes issues bear a resemblance to the portrait of Seleukos on the later coinage of Philetairos of Pergamon. On allying himself with Seleukos, Philetairos issued coinage bearing the portrait of Seleukos on the obverse the name of Philetairos on a distinctive non-Seleukid reverse. The parallels between the documented circumstances and coinage of Philetairos with the earlier undocumented history and coinage of Sopytes are apparent and suggestive of the circumstances under which Sophytes came to issue coinage bearing his name in Seleukid Baktria.
With growing power and provincial wealth following a decade of Greek immigration to the province, it is possible that Sophytes determined to move on a more independent path and issued coinage in his name, but bearing the image of Seleukos, in anticipation that the latter would pacify any concern that Seleukos may have with the approach. However, the latter strategy appears to have failed and Sophytes rapidly disappears from the scene and numismatic record. This action of Sophytes may have been the trigger for Seleukos to declare Antiochos co-regent and satrap of the eastern provinces. With this appointment, Antiochos was dispatched to Baktria and set about expanding the Seleukid administration and development of the province, including the establishment of Seleukid royal mints at Baktra and Ai Khanoum, commencing around 294 BC.Lloyd T
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Greek, Zeus, Syracusan Imitation Ptolemaic Diobol of Hieron II ca. 265BC207 viewsPtolemy II Philadelphos - Syracuse Issue of Hieron II - Diobol - 285/246BC
AE 26.9-28.4mm : 14.736gm : 2h
OBV - Laureate Zeus facing right
REV - Eagle standing on thunderbolt facing left, wing open, head facing left, no leg monogram, shield in left field, N control letter behind eagle tail at right. BASILEOS right, PTOLEMAIOY left
REF - Svoronos 619
NOTE - This type actually struck in Syracuse by Hieron II ca. 265BC. New research just published on this subject (2007). The paper that presents this new attribution is available online at www.ptolemybronze.com.PtolemAE
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PARTHIA/PERSIA, Mithradates II, ca. 123 - 88 BC, or Gotarzes I, 91 - 87 BC46 viewsAR dr., 4,04gr, 20,6mm;
Sellw. 29.2, Shore 103, Sunrise - ;
mint: Ekbatana, axis: 12h;
obv.: floating bust, left, w/tiara, diadem, knot, and 2 ribbons; tiara w/3 rows of pellets and 1 row of ∼ enclosing an 8-point star, long earflap; mustache, long tapering beard; earring, multi-turn torque w/pellet finial; cuirass; dotted border 5:30 to 8h;
rev.: slight incuse left; archer w/bow, right, on throne; exergual line; 6-line legend: BΛΣIΛEΩΣ BΛΣIΛEΩN APΣAKoY ΔIKΛIoY EVEPΓEToY KΛIΦIΛEΛΛΗN.
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PARTHIA/PERSIA, Mithradates II, ca.123-88 BC61 viewsAR dr., 4,09gr, 21,2mm; Sellwood 24.10, Shore 70, Sunrise --;
mint: Ekbatana or Rhagai, axis 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem, knot and 2 ribbons; short cap-like hair, mustache, medium-long beard; earring, torque w/griffin or horse finial; dotted border 9 to 14h;
rev.: archer, right, on omphalos, w/bow in right hand; 4-line legend beginning on left and forming square: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛoY APΣAKoY EΠIΦANoY(Σ); exergual line;
iridescent "rainbow" tone;
a portrait of the young king who was probably the greatest of the Parthian rulers.Schatz
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PARTHIA/PERSIA, Orodes II., 57 - 38 BC33 viewsAR dr., 3,89gr, 19,8mm; Sellwood 45.19, Shore 229var., Sunrise - ;
mint: Susa; axis: 13h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/broad diadem, knot and 2 or 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, mustache, short beard in 3 rows of curls; multi-turn torque w/ single pellet finial; cuirass;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand, x above and monogram and dot below; 7-line legend: ΒΛCIΛΕΩC BΛCΙΛΕΩΝ ΛΡCΛKoV EVEPΓEToV ΔIKΛIoV EΠIΦΛNoVC ΦIΛEΛΛHN(o)C; almost uncirculated;
one of the most beautiful Parthian portraits of a young king.Schatz
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PARTHIA/PERSIA, Sasanian Empire: Ardashir I, 224 - 242 AD31 viewsAR dr., 4,56gr., 25mm;
Göbl type III/2/2, Sunrise 714; Sel. 10;
mint: C (Ktesiphon), axis 15h;
obv.: bust, right, w/diadem type G and korymbos over close fitting cap; long undulated hair and beard, mustache; Pahlavi legend on the inside of complete dotted border;
rev.: fire altar w/flames (type 3) and diadems (type G), flanked by 2 altar pillars; Pahlavi legend against the upper left and right complete dotted border;
Schatz
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PARTHIA/PERSIA, Unknown King, 80 - 70 BC44 viewsAR tdr., 15,82gr., 28,2mm;
Sellw. 30.4, Sh --, Sunrise 312 (this coin; Arsakes XVI., 78/77 - 62/61 BC;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12H;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem, knot, and ribbon; medium h-long hair in 4 waves, mustache, short beard; cuirass; dotted border 18:30 - 13h; young face;
rev: archer, right, on throne, w/bow; monogr. above bow; 7-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY (ΘEO)ΠATOPOΣ (EY)EPΓETOY EΠIΦANOYΣ ΦIΛEΛΛHNO(Σ);
ex: The New York Sale, Baldwin Auction XXXvii (5. Jan. 2016),
ex: The Sunrise Collection, p.182, #312.
A Sunrise plate coin, also in: Parthika.fr, Les Différents Types.Schatz
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PARTHIA/PERSIA, Unknown King, 80 - 70 BC54 viewsAR tdr., 15,65gr, 29,2mm; Sellwood 30.2, Shore --, Sunrise 311 (Arsakes XVI. 78/77-62/1);
Mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/ diadem, knot and 1 broad ribbon; mustache, medium-long hair in 3 waves; torque w/single pellet finial; cuirass; dotted border 8-15:30h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in right hand; composite monogram above bow; 7-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY ΘEOΠATOPOΣ EYEPΓETOY EΠIΦANOYΣ ΦIΛEΛΛΗNOΣ; exergual line;
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Roman Empire, Vespasian, AR denarius46 viewsRoman Empire, Vespasian 69-79, Denarius,
(17.49 mm 3.24g)
Obv: Laureate head of Vespasian right "IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS II TRPPP" Rev: "AVG" within an wreath, Phi-Alpha monogram above ties. "AVG" in the center. RIC 1414. Ephesos mint, Some roughness on the reverse.
Ex Savoca Auction #9, lot 533 8/21/16
Lot 152 Aegean Nuismatics Agora Auctions July 20. 2017.
Coin depicted in the Wildwinds.com database
orfew
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Roman, Aelia Flaccilla1010 viewsex FORVM - 2243. Bronze AE2, RIC 43, gVF, 3.1g, 20.8mm, 180o, Nicomedia mint, 25 Aug 383 - 386 A.D.; obverse AEL FLAC-CILLA AVG, draped bust right with an elaborate head dress, necklace and mantle; reverse SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Aelia Flacilla standing facing head right, arms folded on breast, SMN[ in ex; irregular flan, excellent portrait, black patina beautifully highlighted by read earthen fill, this is the most elaborate hairstyle we have seen on this type; very rarecscoppa
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Roman, Agrippina the Elder (ca. 14 B.C.-33 A.D)1294 viewsAgrippina the Elder (ca. 14 B.C.-33 A.D)
Sestertius
Daughter of Julia and Marcus Agrippa, wife of Germanicus and mother of Emperor Caligula. The most beautiful woman of all Caesars in the most incredible condition. The finest known specimen originally from the Morreti Collection.
Posthumous portrait ordered by Caligula to commemorate his mother who had tragically died in exile.
Cohen 1 ; RIC 42
Petitioncrown
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Roman, Antoninus Pius superb portraits from two sestertii from the same die362 viewsThe nicest portrait of Antoninus Pius in my collection, twice.
Sestertii minted Rome, A.D. 140-144.
Left: 28.4g, Ø 33-34mm, 12h (RIC 621) / Right: 24.4g, Ø 32-34mm, 12h (RIC 641)
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PI-VS P P TR P COS III, laurate head rightCharles S
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ROMAN, Antoninus Pius, August 138 - 7 March 161 A.D.33 viewsSH24852. Gold aureus, RIC III 233e, Calico 1530 (same obv die), Cohen II 314, aEF, weight 7.0221 g, maximum diameter 20.1 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 153 - 154 A.D.; obverse ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVII, laureate head left; reverse COS IIII, Antoninus Pius, togate, standing left, globe in extended right, scroll in left; superb obverse portrait, recognizable portrait on reverse, minor blemish on the second I on the reverse, ex Harlan Berk; scarceJoe Sermarini
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Roman, AUGUSTUS223 viewsAR tetradrachm. Antioch ad Orontem. 2-1 BC. 15,23 grs. 12 h. Laureate head right. KAIΣAΡΟΣ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΥ.
Prieur 55benito
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ROMAN, Augustus, 16 January 27 B.C. - 19 August 14 A.D.38 viewsSH16768. Silver denarius, SRCV I 1592, RIC I 541, BMCRE I 664, superb EF, weight 3.850 g, maximum diameter 20.1 mm, die axis 0o, uncertain Asia Minor mint, 27 - 20 B.C.; obverse laureate head right, dot border; reverse AVGVSTVS, capricorn left, holding globe, cornucopia above, rudder below; extraordinary high relief impossible to capture in a photograph, lustrous and nearly as struck; rareJoe Sermarini
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Roman, Augustus, Octavianus319 viewsCAESAR DIVI F COS VI
AEGVPTO CAPTA
RIC 545 (R3) ; Cohen 4 (30 Fr) ; BMC 653
ex Forvm Ancient Coins
Collection Frédéric Weber frederic W
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Roman, AUGUSTUS. 214 viewsFrom a Cistophorus of Pergamum. Struck c.19 - 18 B.C.
RIC I : 510
*Alex
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Roman, Aurelian Billon Antoninianus230 viewsSear (2000) 11581, RIC 232. Minted in Siscia 272 A.D. (according to Sear).
Obverse: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG; Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Aurelian right.
Reverse: PAX AVGVSTI; Pax walking left, holding olive branch and transverse scepter.
Star in left field, T in right field.
If Sear's dating is correct Aurelian was about sixty two years old when this coin
was minted. I believe this coin image reflects the character of Aurelian better
than any other I have seen. A ruthless general, he was also a person of
intelligence and understanding, who instituted a number of civil and religious
reforms, and began the restoration of the currency. Aware of the
continuing threat from the German tribes, he also began the construction of
a massive wall around the City of Rome, parts of which still exist. James A2
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Roman, Aurelian Silvered Antoninianus RIC 368236 viewsOBV: IMP C AURELIANUS AVG; Radiate and cuirassed bust right,
REV: RESTITUTOR ORBIS; Aurelian receiving a wreath from a Woman (PAX), Cyzicus Mint, about 275 AD
The coin is not the most perfect but the portrait is super. Done after Aurelian had reunited the Empire the Emperor is depicted as warrior hero, tough but humane -which Aurelian was. The relief of the ear is low compared to most coins, probably to avoid having the silvering wear off too quickly. The highlight of the eye is very realistically imitated and this makes a very animated portrait.daverino
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Roman, CALIGULA255 viewsAE sestertiusbenito
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Roman, Caracalla942 viewsThis seemed such a striking portrait of this notorious emperor that I couldn't resist.maridvnvm
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Roman, Caracalla565 viewsAn incuse profile of Caracalla is visible on the reverseTLP
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Roman, CARACALLA292 viewsbenito
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Roman, CARACALLA160 viewsRoman Empire , Emperor Caracalla , AD 198-217
Caracalla / Serapis AR Denarius
Obverse : ANTONINVSPIVSAVGBRIT - Laureate head right.
Reverse : PMTRPXVCOSIIIPP - Serapis standing left, raising hand and holding scepter.
( 3.49 gr )
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus or Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus , commonly known Caracallus or Caracalla.
From the Sam Mansourati collection.Sam
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Roman, Caracalla * Mature833 views
Of all the Caracalla portraits, I’m most drawn to & fond of those which show him in his greatest maturity. This one, dated to 217 AD, the year of his death is about as ‘mature’ as one can get for the man.
This portrait strikes me as exceptionally handsome, which I well-imagine he was in reality, despite his ‘official portraiture’ which often suggests otherwise.
Too, I think some of his portraits, such as this one, suggest strongly a certain vanity in his masculine appearance – that he was well groomed and took considerable pride in his over-all appearance, quite despite his soldierly life-style.
Such vanity and the purposefulness of his official portraiture not withstanding, here I believe one beholds ‘Caracalla’ the man more as he was – an alpha male par excellence, and a devilishly handsome one.
Portrait from AR Denarius * Caracalla * Serapis
Mint: Rome
Struck: 217 AD.
Size: 19 mm.
RIC 291b
* Reverse of * RIC 289, pg. 255
Submitted by Tiathena
Tiathena
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Roman, Caracalla - Caesarea, Cappadocia - AR Drachm199 viewsRoman Empire
Emperor Caracalla Silver Drachm of Caesarea, Cappadocia.
Struck year 17 (208 - 209 AD)
Titles in Greek.
obv: Laureate bust right.
rev: Mount Argaeus surmounted by star; crescent in left field.
ex CNG
Weight: 3.15 grams
Reference: Syderham 476crexesq
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Roman, Caracalla AE 26 of Odessos, Thrace140 viewsOBV: AVK MAV ANTWNINOC; Laureate, draped cuirassed bust seen from behind, REV:ODHCCEITWN; The Great God of Odessos offering sacrifice over a lighted altar.
The portrait of Caracalla as a youth is beautifully modeled and very idealized. Usually the provincial mints did not produce this quality of coin sculpture, superb even in a worn condition.
Moushmov 1610daverino
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Roman, Caracalla AR Antoninianus - 'Venus Victrix'286 viewsCaracalla AR Antoninianus.
obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM - Radiate bust right, draped and cuirassed, seen from front.
rev: VENVS VICTRIX - Venus standing holding victory and sceptre, shield by her side.
Well struck and well centered coin on a very large flan.
5.2 grams.rexesq
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Roman, Caracalla Denarius269 viewsANTONINVS - PIVS AVG
Draped and laureated bust right
R/ PART MAX PONT TRP IIII
two captives seated below trophy.
Denarius struck 201 AD in ROM
RIC.54b C.175
18 mm -- 3,89 g -- axis 180°
beautifull portrait on heavy flan
the coin is in my gallerygb29400
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Roman, Caracalla tetradrachm.70 viewsTetradrachm, 205-207 AD, Laodiceia ad Mare.
Obverse: AVT KAI . ANTΩNEINOC . CE . / Laureate bust of Caracalla.
Reverse: ΔHMAPX EΞ VΠATOC B / Eagle, holding wreath in beak, star between legs.
12.91 gm., 25 mm.
Bellinger #57; Prieur #1144.
A portrait of Caracalla as an adolescent.Callimachus
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Roman, Caracalla, Caesarea maritima KNOCKOUT caracalla Tet'.308 viewsObv:bust r. slightly bearded
R:eagle standing over torch around which serpent is twined
Ros- 62 Maritima
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Roman, Caracalla, Denarius64 viewsRome, AD 214. Laureate head of Caracalla right.
RIC IV 246. RSC 247.Ruslan K
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Roman, CARAUSIUS171 viewsAE antoninianus. Camulodonum. Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right. IMP C CARAUSIUS P F AVG. / Pax standing left, holding olive-branch and sceptre. PAX AVGGG. In field, S-P. In exergue C.
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Roman, CARINUS, as Caesar. 282-283 AD. Antoninianus.148 viewsbruno v
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Roman, Claudius II Gothicus248 viewsA nice strike with decent centering leading to a nice portrait overall.maridvnvm
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Roman, Claudius Sestertius345 viewsRIC 115, Sear 1854. Claudius
(Reverse - Spes Augusta)Lollia
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Roman, Claudius, Amazing "Medallic" Clavdivs446 viewsAS
Mint: Roma
41 AD
Dimensions: 32mm/17,52grms ( theorical weight: 10,82grms)
Obverse: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP
"Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Pontifex Maximus Tribunitia Potestas Imperator".
Reverse: S-C
"Senatus Consulto"
Réf : Cohen 84 var. (f.) - RIC. 100 - BMC. 149 - BN. 179.
Conservation: SUP
to see the reverse follow this link:
http://storage.canalblog.com/85/25/140642/30815258.jpgmoneta romana
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Roman, Commodus, March or April 177 - 31 Dec 192 A.D.443 viewsSH40551. Bimetallic medallion, Cohen 376 var (300 fr., bust right, central reverse figure hand downward); Gnecchi II p. 57 No. 52 - 53 var (same), aEF, dark brown patina, Rome mint, weight 59.635g, maximum diameter 39.6mm, die axis 0o, 188 A.D.; obverse COMMODVS ANTONINVS PIVS FELIX AVG BRIT, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse P M TR P XIII IMP VIII COS V P P, MON AVG, three monetae standing slightly left, each with a scale in right and cornucopia in left, the center figure is smaller, right hand upward and standing on a short round base; ex Gorney & Mosch, auction 180, lot 404; ex Helios Numismatik auction 3, 155; possibly uniqueJoe Sermarini
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Roman, Constans, AE2 Galley Siscia66 viewsConstans AE2 Galley Siscia Mint, silver washed. Best preserved ancient coin I've ever acquired. Aleksandar J
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Roman, Constantine I634 viewsA truly magnificent portrait. RIC VII, Arles Mint, 345Mayadigger
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Roman, Constantine II, 22 May 337 - March or April 340 A.D.21 viewsRL76392. Billon centenionalis, apparently unpublished, cf. RIC VII Siscia 116 - 117 (for obv. type) and 138 - 139 (for rev. type, issues of the Licinii), EF, excellent portrait, both sides slightly off-center, left side of reverse legend weak, some porosity, a few light marks, weight 2.773 g, maximum diameter 19.0 mm, die axis 180o, 5th officina, Siscia (Sisak, Croatia) mint, as caesar, 320 A.D.; obverse CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate and cuirassed bust left; reverse VIRTVS EXERCIT (courage of the army), vexillum inscribed VOT / XX in two lines, two seated barbarian captives back-to-back flanking base, Christogram (Chi-Rho monogram) left, ESIS star in exergue; ex Scott Collection; extremely rareJoe Sermarini
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Roman, Constantius II444 viewsFL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
He looks upset with the world.........cscoppa
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Roman, Diadumenian, mid May - 8 June 218 A.D.221 viewsSH33843. Silver denarius, SRCV II 7449, RIC IV 102, BMC 87, Cohen 3, EF, Rome mint, weight 3.339g, maximum diameter 20.9mm, die axis 0o, as Caesar, 11 Apr 217 - mid May 218 A.D.; obverse M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIAN CAES, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse PRINC IVVENTVTIS, Diadumenian, in military dress, standing left, head right, standard in right, short scepter in left, two grounded standards right; mint luster, superb portraitJoe Sermarini
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Roman, Diadumenianus, Rome mint, struck 217-218 AD, AE Dupondius or As277 viewsM OPEL ANTONINVS DIADVMENIANVS CAES draped bust right
RIC 212, Cohen 9, BMC 158dupondius
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Roman, Dominitian.60 viewsDominitian and his incredible Flavian profile, with that nose and chin trying to meet in the middle. I think something about the portrait is mildly subversive, in that I think a few honest Roman citizens would have seen it and thought "He's in charge? Crikey..."
Banjaxed
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Roman, Domitian306 viewsDomitian Denarius. 87 AD. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VII, laureate head right / IMP XIIII COS XIII CENS P P P, Minerva standing right, weilding javelin and holding shield. RSC 228.
One of the best portraits I have in my collection.Jinky_j
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Roman, Domitian, RIC 507284 viewsObverse: CAES DIVI AVG VESP F DOMITIANVS COS VII - Laureate head right
Reverse: PAX AVGVST S C - Pax standing left with branch and cornucopiae.
mm. 34 - g. 25,93
RIC2 507 R (Titus) - RPC II 504 - 80 a.D. Thracian mint
A realistic powerful portrait of the last of the Twelve CaesarsFlaviusDomitianus
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Roman, Elagabalus AR Antoninianus - SALVS ANTONINI AVG105 viewsRoman Empire
Emperor Varius 'Elagabalus' Antoninus (218 - 222 AD)
Silver Antoninianus, Struck at the Rome Mint.
obv: IMP CAES M AUR ANTONINUS - Radiate bust of the Emperor right, draped and cuirassed.
rev: SALVS ANTONINI AUG - Salus standing facing right, holding snake, which she feeds from patera held in other hand.
5.20 Grams
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Roman, ELAGABALUS. 218-222 AD. AR Antoninianus 277 viewsELAGABALUS. 218-222 AD. AR Antoninianus (21mm - 5.31 g). Rome mint. Struck 219 AD. IMP ANTONINVS AVG, radiate and draped bust right, seen from behind / P M TR P II COS II P P, Providentia standing left, leaning on column, holding wand over globe in right hand, cornucopia in left. RIC IV 23; BMCRE 102; RSC 144. EF, just a trace of minor porosity.
Philoromaos
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ROMAN, Emperor Claudius II Gothicus ( AD 268-270 )157 viewsAE Antoninianus , with a superb portrait , (as found patina)
Obverse: IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG, radiate and draped bust right
Reverse: FIDES MILIT, Fides ( goddess of trust )standing left holding two Legionary ensigns. S in Exergue.
Mediolanum ( Milan ) mint AD 268-270.
Weight: 3.4 gr. Max Diameter: 18 mm.
Reference: RIC VI 149 Mediolanum.
**The Golden Legend of 1260 AD recounts how St. Valentine refused to deny Christ before the "Emperor Claudius" in 270 AD ( in some ref ; 269 AD as he was beheaded in that year 269 AD ,per Sam) and as a result was beheaded. Since then, February 14 marks Valentine's Day, a day set aside by the Christian church in memory of the Roman priest and physician.
From The Sam Mansourati Collection.Sam
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Roman, Faustina Sr., Augusta 25 February 138 - Early 141, wife of Antoninus Pius437 viewsSH33181. Gold aureus, SRCV II 4553 (same dies), Cayon 1765 (same), RIC III 356d, Cohen 98, BMCRE IV 398, Choice EF, Rome mint, weight 6.923g, maximum diameter 19.8mm, die axis 180o, 147 - 161 A.D.; obverse DIVA FAVSTINA, diademed, draped and veiled bust left; reverse AVGVSTA, Ceres standing left, torch in right, scepter in left; very light hairline scratches; ex Lanz, Auction 135, lot 745 (misattributed); hints of red toning, bold and beautiful, struck with elegant dies!; scarce
Gold aurei are about the same size as silver denarii but they were not struck with the same dies. The finest work of the mint's top master engravers was reserved for striking gold. The difference between the artistry of the gold and silver is not always so striking, but no denarius equals the beauty of this coin.Joe Sermarini
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ROMAN, Faustina Sr., Augusta 25 February 138 - Early 141, Wife of Antoninus Pius16 viewsSH33181. Gold aureus, SRCV II 4553 (same dies), Cayon 1765 (same), RIC III AP356d, Cohen II 98, BMCRE IV AP398, Choice EF, weight 6.923 g, maximum diameter 19.8 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 147 - 161 A.D.; obverse DIVA FAVSTINA, diademed, draped and veiled bust left; reverse AVGVSTA, Ceres standing left, torch in right hand, scepter in left hand; very light hairline scratches; ex Numismatik Lanz auction 135, lot 745 (misattributed); ex Goldberg Auction44, lot 3704 (ICG AU 50); hints of red toning, bold and beautiful, struck with elegant dies!; scarceJoe Sermarini
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Roman, Florian. 276 AD.168 viewsbruno v
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Roman, GALBA SESTERTIUS.390 viewsGalba 68-69 AD Bronze Sesterce. A true classic head of Galba, powerful and Roman with all the Republican virtues. Beatifull natural patina. Purchased Leu 1980. Ex Sartige 1938 and dating back to the beginning of 1900's
Coins to fall in love with www.petitioncrown.comsunwukong
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Roman, Galba's "scareface"327 viewsMaster's portrait of the emperor Galba on sestertius.
moneta romana
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Roman, Galerius as Caesar 225 viewsROMAN EMPIRE / Galerius, as Caesar (AD 293-305) Argenteus
Obverse : Laureate head of Galerius right
Reverse : Tetrarchs sacrificing before six-turreted enclosure, Gamma in exe.
Rome mint, 3rd officina Struck AD 295-297
MS (according to auction house), RIC 35b. RSC 183b.
**I believe there is an unusual misspelling of reverse legend.
From the Sam Mansourati collection.Sam
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Roman, Gallienus, AE Antoninianus455 viewsNo reverse but a superior portrait of Gallienus for these crummy issues. Anyone with a better portriat?whitetd49
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Roman, Geta457 viewsHappy childhood ?
Ecoli
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Roman, Geta267 viewsA very good, sensitive portrait especially for a provincial issue. The entire coin and description may be seen in whitetd49 Severan gallery.whitetd49
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Roman, Geta189 viewsGeta, as Caesar, Denarius. 200-202 AD. P SEPT GETA CAES PONT, draped bust right / PRINC IVVENTVTIS, Geta, in military dress, standing left with baton & scepter, trophy behind. RSC 157awl
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Roman, Geta Caesar of Rome305 viewsRIC 34a. Mint of Rome, 202-209 AD.
Very authentic features!neander
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Roman, GORDIAN III186 viewsbenito
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Roman, Gordian III 198 viewsMarcus Antonius Gordianus Pius / SILVER ANTONINIANUS
OBVERSE : IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG - radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
REVERSE : VIRTVS AVG - Virtus in crested helmet standing left with branch & spear, sheild on ground before .
Max D : 23.8 MM AND 4.03 GRAMS.
Ref., :RSC 383
Called Gordian III , ruled as a Roman Emperor FROM 238 – 244 AD.
Gordian III is one of the most powerful men in the world.
Sam Mansourati Collection.Sam
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Roman, Gordian III97 viewsGordian III. A.D. 238-244. AR antoninianus (23 mm, 5.05 g, 6 h). Antioch, A.D. 238/9. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirased bust of Gordian III right / LIBERALITAS AVG, Liberalitas standing facing, head left, holding pileus and scepter. RIC 186; RSC 127a. Superb EF, spectacular portrait nicely centered on a large flan with nearly full borders and excellent metal.
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Roman, Gordian III - 238-244 AD469 viewsMARCVS ANTONIVS GORDIANVS was born in 225. His grandfather was Gordian I and his uncle was Gordian II. After their failed revolt in 238, Gordian was raised (April, 238) to Caesar under the Senate's co-Augusti, Balbinus and Pupienus. When they were killed in July, 238, Gordian became sole Augustus. His rule was generally thought to be mild and wise, guided by his Praetorian Praefect, Timesitheus. Gordian III married Timesitheus's daughter Tranquillina in 241. Unfortunately, both Timesitheus and Gordian died on campaign against the Sassanians in 243-244. His mysterious death on February 25, 244 possibly was plotted by his successor, Philip I.
The details of this coin may be viewed at http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=102&pos=7jimwho523
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Roman, Gordian III - [RIC IV 70, RSC III 314, SRCV III 8658] 165 viewsSilver antoninianus, gVF, 3.481g, 20.8mm, 0 degree, Rome mint, 240 A.D.
Ovb. - IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right from behind
Rev. - ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated left on shield, Victory in right, vertical spear in left
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Purchased from Forum Ancient Coins
Ex. FORVM Dealer Photo
renegade3220's Collection: http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-56563
IMO, a great coin all around and, although common, bought for both the splendid and detailed obverse and reverse nicely centered on the flan.
renegade3220
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Roman, Gordian III AR Antoninianus 162 viewsBritanikus
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Roman, Gordian III AR Antoninianus - VICTORIA AETERNA - Beautiful strike, Large flan157 viewsEmperor Gordian III (238 - 244 AD)
Silver Antoninianus, Rome Mint.
obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust of Emperor right.
rev: VICTORIA AETERNA - Victory standing left, holding palm & resting right hand on top of shield set atop a captive.
5.10 Grams, 25mm.
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Amazingly well centered coin, struck on a large flan.
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Roman, Gordian III AR Tetradrachm272 viewsAD240 Gordian III Tetradrachm of Antioch, Syria ( Seleucis & Pieria )
obv: Laureate bust right, draped and cuirassed.
rev: Eagle standing facing with head left, wings open, holding wreath in beak, SC below.
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Roman, Gordian III AR Tetradrachm211 viewsBI tetradrachm. Antioch (Seleucis et Pieria). 240 AD .12.82 gr. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, viewed from the front. ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC CΕΒ / Eagle standing facing,open wings, head turned left, wreath in beak. ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞΟYCΙΑC. S C in exergue. Prieur 279.
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Roman, Gordian III Superb Portrait131 viewsGordian III AR Antoninianus, RIC 86, RSC 121
Gordian III AR Antoninianus. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right.
LAETITIA AVG N, Laetitia standing right with wreath & anchor. RSC 121. yavor8310
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Roman, Gratian152 viewsGratian (Augustus)
Bronze AE3
DN GRATIANVS PF AVG - Pearl diademed bust draped and cuirassed bust right.
GLORIA RO-MANORVM - Emperor advancing right dragging captive and holding a military banner inscribed with a Chi-Rho
RIC IX Siscia 14c, type xvi, Minted in Siscia (367-375), 2.25g / 17mm /
This is the nicest bust of Gratian I have seen. Very pleased to have it!CoinScrubber
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Roman, Hadrian Sestertius582 viewsThis is one of my favourite coins because it has one of the best portraits of Hadrian that I have ever seen.peterpil19
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Roman, Hadrian, AE-Sestertius. Pax seatd. Nice Portrait 313 viewsRoman Empire, Hadrian. 117 - 138 AD. AE-Sestertius, struck 135 AD. Rome Mint. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P.P., his laureate head right.
RIC 770.
An attractive coin with good style and eye appeal. Just the way I like them!
Jan Terje R
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Roman, HADRIAN, BRITANNICVS743 viewsSestertius of Hadrian, AD 122. EXERC BRITANNICVS SC ("For the army of Britain, by order of the Senate") RIC 913. Coin currently in the British Museum Department of Coins and Medals (gallery 49, case 14).
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS 111 PP ("Hadrian Augustus, three times consul, father of his country") Petitioncrown
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Roman, Hadrian, sestertius61 viewsHadrian, 117-138 Sestertius circa 134-138, Æ 32mm., 26.08g. HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP Laureate and draped bust r. Rev. FELICITAS AVG Hadrian, togate, standing r with scroll, clasping r. hand with Felicitas standing l., holding caduceus. C 636. RIC 754. Nice untouched green patina and about extremely fine. Ex Glendining , April 1952, 2511. From the Ryan collection.TiberiusClaudius
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Roman, Herennia Etruscilla AR antoninianus102 viewsA beautiful portrait.Ryan C
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Roman, Julia Domna351 viewsJulia Domna Denarius. Obverse: IVLIA AVGVSTA, draped bust right. Reverse: MATER DEVM, Cybele, towered, enthroned left between two lions, leaning on drum and holding branch & scepter. RIC 564, RSC 123.
Very beautiful portrait. Looks better in Hand.Faramir
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Roman, Julia Maesa156 viewsRIC 263 (3,1 gm, 20 mm).
Mint of Rome, 220 AD.
Wide & sharp specimen -
rare for this queen!neander
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Roman, Julia Mamaea457 viewsA very pleasant depiction of Julia Mamaea (13 March 222 - February or March 235 A.D.) . RIC 335, RSC 17, BMC 483. 3.12g, 19.9mm, 180o, Rome mint, obverse IVL MAMAEA AVG, draped bust right; reverse FELICITAS PVBLICA, Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and resting elbow on column; ex Scott Collection.kklinejr
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Roman, Julia Mamaea167 viewsRoman Empire
Julia Mamaea 222-235 AD
AR Denarius (2.71 g)
RV Juno with Peacock
Rome Mint
Certified by NGC / Ch Au Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5
Sam Mansourati CollectionSam
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Roman, JULIA PAULA209 viewsDenarius RIC #211, Cohen #6mdelvalle
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Roman, Julian II152 viewsFRONT/ DN FL CL IVLIANVS PF AVG Helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield. BACK/ VOT X MVLT XX within wreath; BSIRM in ex. Sirmium Mint. Struck 361-363 AD. Ref: RIC VIII Sirmium 108, page 393, rated C2. LRBC 1619. Max. Dia. 20mm.
Sam Mansourati CollectionSam
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Roman, JULIAN II173 viewsAE 1 (maiorina). 361-363 AD. 8.75 g, 12h. Sirmium ,1st officina. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. D N FL CL IVLI-ANVS P F AVG. / Bull standing right, two stars above. SECVRITAS REIPVB . ASIRM between star and palm in exergue. RIC VIII 107 ; LRBC 1622.
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Roman, Julian II. Apostata AE1629 viewsIulianus II. Apostata AE1, struck 361-363 AD at Antioch mint, 2. officinae.
Obv: D N FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
(Rev: SECVRITAS REI PVB, bull standing right, two stars above.
Ex: ANTB(palm))
Ø 27-29 mm, 7.79 g.
Antioch RIC VIII 216
My favourite portrait in my collection...Pscipio
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Roman, Julius Caesar, Imperator and Dictator, October 49 - 15 March 44 B.C.42 viewsSH45450. Silver denarius, Crawford 480/13, Sydenham 1074, Sear CRI 107d, RSC I Julius Caesar 39, BMCRR I Rome 4173, SRCV I 1414, Vagi 56, Choice gVF, magnificent portrait, weight 3.660 g, maximum diameter 19.2 mm, die axis 225o, Rome mint, moneyer P Sepullius Macer, Feb - Mar 44 B.C.; obverse CAESAR DICT PERPETVO, veiled and wreathed head of Caesar right; reverse P SEPVLLIVS MACER, Venus standing left, Victory in extended right, long scepter in left hand, shield at feet rightJoe Sermarini
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Roman, Licinius I, Antioch Mint, Flawless74 views Ave!
Licinius I, Iovi, Antioch Mint, Flawless!
Æ Follis; 18mm/3.9gm. Struck 314 AD
Con/ MS; glossy jet patina with sand fill. Blemishless handsome portrait, heroic portraiture of Jupiter done in fine style, this coin could not be improved in any manner.
Obv/ IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS PF AVG; laur. head r.
Rev/ IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG; Jupiter stg. l., holding Victory on globe and sceptre; eagle with wreath before; wreath gamma III in r. field.
Antioch Mint; ANT in exergue
Ref/ RIC Vol VIII 8/2 = R3Mayadigger
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Roman, Licinius I, Trier, AE Follis. 316 AD.95 viewsIMP LICINIVS P F AVG, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust
right
GENIO POP ROM, Genius standing left, turret on head,
loins draped with himation, holding patera & cornucopiae
T- F across fields.
Mintmark ATR.
Ref: RIC VII Trier 120lorry66
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Roman, Licinius II AE 372 viewsLicinius II (Jr), Helmeted Issue
AE3 19mm, struck c. 321-324 AD
Con/ EF+; glossy dark brown patina with exquisite details on the cuirass.
Obv/ DN VAL LICIN LICINIVS IVN NOB C; helmeted and cuir. bust l., holding shield and spear.
Rev/ IOVI CONSERVATORI; Jupiter stg. l., holding Victory on globe and eagle-topped sceptre; eagle with wreath before, bound captive behind. XIIr in right field. SMKA in exergue
Ref/ RIC VOL VII 18 - Rare 1Mayadigger
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Roman, Lucilla116 viewsWife of Lucius Verus, executed 182 AD
Sestertius
Draped bust, right, LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F
Venus standing facing left holding apple, drawing out robe, VENUS
Daughter of Marcus Aurelius and Faustina Junior, she married Lucius Verus in 164. She was implicated in a plot against her brother Commodus and dispatched.
RIC 1767Blindado
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Roman, Lucilla, RIC 175667 viewsLucilla, wife of Lucius Verus
Obverse: LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG FB, draped bust right.
Reverse: Pietas standing left, right hand over lighted altar and holding box of incense. S C in field.
30mm., 19.8g
Reverse clearly shows an inverse portrait caused by a clashed die.
sold 1-2018NORMAN K
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Roman, Lucius Cornelius Sulla Portrait292 viewsPompeia 4. Portrait of Sulla issued by his grandson Pompeius Rufus.Lollia
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Roman, LUCIUS VERUS167 viewsbenito
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Roman, Macrinus271 viewsMacrinus AE25, struck 217-218 AD at Nikopolis ad Istrum, Moesia Inferior, legat Statius Longinus.
Obv: AY K M OΠEΛΛI CEV MAKPINOC (AY?), laureate bust right.
(Rev: VΠ CTA ΛONΓINOV NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICTPΩ, Liberalitas standing left, holding cornucopia and counting frame.)
Ø 23-25 mm, 9.30 g.
SNG ANS 278, Pick 1779
I love this portrait, even it is a bit worn! Ex FORVM.Pscipio
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Roman, MACRINUS181 viewsAE 27. Nikopolis. 217-218 AD. 12,38 grs. Statius Longinus, legate. Laureate head right. AVT K M OΠEΛΛI CEV MAKPEINOC AVΓ. /
Nemesis standing left, holding scales and measuring rod, wheel at feet left. VΠ CTATI ΛONΓIOV NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICTPΩ.
Moushmov 1265 (variant). Hristova/Jekov No. 8.23.35.3 (same dies).
Gorny Mosch 126. Lot 1634.
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Roman, Macrinus, 11 April 217 - 8 June 218 A.D.195 viewsSH32527. Silver denarius, RIC IV 76, Cohen 37, BMCRE V 20, Choice aEF, Rome mint, weight 2.807g, maximum diameter 19.4mm, die axis 180o, 217 A.D.; obverse IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right; reverse IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt and scepter, small figure of Macrinus before him; excellent short beard portrait with young features, well centeredJoe Sermarini
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Roman, Macrinus, 11 April 217 - 8 June 218 A.D.21 viewsSH77277. Silver denarius, RIC IV 92b, BMCRE V 80, RSC III 122c corr. (Antioch), Hunter III 32 var. (draped, no cuirass), SRCV II 7365, Choice EF, nearly as struck, light tone on luster, superb portrait, well centered, small edge cracks, weight 3.140 g, maximum diameter 20.0 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, obverse IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right; reverse SECVRITAS TEMPORVM (time of security), Securitas standing facing, head left, scepter in right hand, left leg crossed in front of right, leaning with left forearm on columnJoe Sermarini
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Roman, Marcus Aurelius508 viewsA nice portrait of the young Augustus.Jan Terje Rafdal
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Roman, Marcus Aurelius, 7 March 161- 17 March 180 A.D.216 views29344. Orichalcum dupondius, SRCV II 4834, RIC III 1240a, Cohen 455, aEF, some light corrosion, Rome mint, weight 11.590g, maximum diameter 25.5mm, die axis 0o, 142 A.D.; obverse AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS, bare head right; reverse PIETAS AVG S C, sacrificial implementsJoe Sermarini
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Roman, Marius209 viewsEmperor: Marius
Type: Antoninianus
Attribution: RIC Vb 19 (Mint unidentified), Elmer 640, Cohen 22
Obverse Legend: IMP C M AVR MARIVS AVG
Obverse Description: Radiate, cuirassed bust r.
Reverse Legend: VIRTVS AVG
Reverse Description: Soldier stg. l., leaning on shield and holding spear
Diameter: 18 mm
Weight: 2.78 g
Rarity: Rare
It's rare for both sides of a coin of this type to be nice, but this one has it all. The portrait in particular is a beauty.
From my collection. mzMark Z2
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Roman, Maximian Post-reform Radiate 296-297 AD153 viewsIMP C M A MAXIMIANUS PF AVG/CONCORDIA MILITUM
RIC v.VI 46b Alexandria Mint
The "big-head" style of the Tetrarchy is usually not my favorite - nor anyone else's to judge by the fact that there are no others in the Portrait Gallery. However, this portrait of Maximian really succeeds in being monumental rather than just dorky. It reminds one that Maximian was at the top of Imperial politics for 25 years between 285 and 310 AD and his descendants wore the purple for another 50 years after his death.daverino
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Roman, Maximianus245 viewsAE Follis.
Obv.: IMP MAXIMIANVS SEN AVG ; Rev.: CONSERVATORES KART SVAE ; cult image of Carthage stg. in a temple.Tanit
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Roman, MAXIMIANUS, First Reign92 viewsBillon or AE Antoninianus. Rome 286-293 A.D. Ric V, Part II, 506.
IMP MAXIMIANVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
IOVI CONSERVAT AVGG, Jupiter standing facing, head left, chlamys
over left shoulder, holding thunderbolt and scepter.
XXIS in exergueJames A2
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Roman, MAXIMINUS118 viewsAR denarius. 236 AD. 3,28 grs. Laureate,draped,and cuirassed bust right. IMP MAXIMINUS PIUS AVG. / Salus enthroned left, feeding serpent rising from altar. SALVS AVGVSTI.
C. 85. RSC 85. RIC 14. benito
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ROMAN, Maximinus I (AD 235 - 238) Silver Denarius Salus 196 viewsMaximinus I, 235 - 238 AD
Silver Denarius, Rome Mint, struck Mar 235 - Jan 236 A.D.
20mm, 3.22 grams
Obverse: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Maximinus right.
IMP[erator] MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG[vstvs] Emperor Maximinus Dutiful Augustus
Reverse: SALVS AVGVSTI ( [Dedicated to] To the health of the Emperors ) , Salus ( Hygieia - Greek - ), seated left, feeding snake rising up from altar, from Patera in right hand, resting left elbow on throne.
References ; RIC 85
A superb Choice EF masterpiece example , artistic and well executed dies.
From The Sam Mansourati Collection./ NO. RI 20450.
Given as a souvenir to a dear friend. ( 8/18/2016 )
Salus was the Roman goddess of health. She was Hygieia to the Greeks ( Her name is the source of the word "hygiene." ), who believed her to be the daughter of Aesculapius, the god of medicine and healing, and Epione, the goddess of soothing of pain. Her father Asclepius learned the secrets of keeping death at bay after observing one serpent bringing another healing herbs. Woman seeking fertility, the sick, and the injured slept in his temples in chambers where non-poisonous snakes were left to crawl on the floor and provide healing.
*The logo of Pharmacology was taken from Salus 's Patera and snake .Sam
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Roman, Maximinus I Denarius291 viewsMaximinus I Denarius. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, laureate & draped bust right.
RIC 7A, RSC 7a.
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Roman, Maximinus I Thrax AE Sestertius, Pax, 235-238 A.D. 149 viewsRef Maximinus I Thrax AE Sestertius, RIC 81, Cohen 38, BMC 148
Maximinus I Thrax Æ Sestertius. MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM, laureate, draped bust right / PAX AVGVSTI S-C, Pax standing left with branch and scepter. Cohen 38.
Rome mint.
29.8mm
19.34gr.
Green Patina.
Antonio Protti
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Roman, Maximinus I Thrax, mid Mar 235 - late May 238 A.D.530 viewsNot sure if this coin fits the bill , but I find the portrait rather Powerfull and expressive.
Your thoughts? jdholds
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Roman, Maximinus Thrax - AR denarius211 viewsRome
II 236 - XII 236 AD
laureate, draped cuirassed bust right
MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM
Maximinus standing left, raising hand and holding scepter; standard on either side
P M TR P II_COS P P
RIC 4, C 56
3,01 g 20-19 mmJohny SYSEL
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Roman, Nero740 viewsOrichalcum sestertius, RIC 517, C 268, BMC 328, S 1961, EF, 20.2g, 34.3mm, 180o, Lugdunum mint, 66 A.D.; obverse IMP NERO CAESAR AVG PONT MAX TR POT P P, laureate head left, globe at point of bust; reverse ROMA in ex, S - C in fields, Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory, left arm resting on parazonium, shields behind; extraordinary portrait, dark green patina. Ex ForumForza e Onore
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Roman, NERO129 viewsAR tetradrachm.benito
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Roman, Nero - Salvs_Portrait137 viewsA little wear but nicely toned and high relief with beard growth.Vipsanius
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Roman, Nero AE Dupondius163 viewsOBV: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P
Radiate crowned head right
REV: S C
Roma helmeted, in military dress, seated left on cuirass, holding wreath and parazonium, surrounded by arms; ROMA in ex
Date: 65 AD
14.2g, 29mm, Orient: 180°
RIC 296, BMC 205miffy
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Roman, Nero Claudius Drusus Sestertius282 viewsIssued by Claudius to honor his father Drusus, RIC 93. Blueish-Black Patina.Lollia
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Roman, Nero portait on victory as 109 viewsAs, Néron, 65, Lyon, (Bronze)
Avers : Tête nue Néron à droite.
Revers : SC. Victoire allant à gauche et posant la main droite sur un bouclier, sur lequel est inscrit SPQR.bgaut
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Roman, Nero, 54-68 A.D. Sestertius361 viewsNero, 54-68 A.D. Sestertius
Sear #: 1952
RIC: 430
Lugdunum mint 65 A.D.
Obv: NERO CLAVDI CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP PP
Actually my only Nero Sestertius so far. I really like the portrait on this one. The legends on the reverse are a bit weakly, and double struck. Apart from that, a very nice coin in hand. I hope ther are more coins like this out there ...
Jan Terje Rafdal
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Roman, Nerva173 viewsAR Tetradrachm. Antiochia ad Orontem (Seleucis et Pieria). 15.52 gm, 12h. Regnal year 1. Laureate bust right, wearing aegis with Medusa head and snakes on shoulder. AVT NEROVAS KAIS SEB / Eagle with wings raised, standing facing on thunderbolt, head right; palm branch before on right field. ETOVS NEOV IEROV A. Prieur 149. BM 267.
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Roman, Otacilia Severa early99 viewsRIC 123c (4,3 gm, 24 mm).
Mint of Rome, 244 AD.
A pleasant strike!neander
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Roman, OTHO202 viewsAR denarius. 69 A.D (3.42 gm). Bare head right with wig. IMP OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P / Securitas standing left, holding wreath and sceptre.SECVRITAS P R. RIC I 10; BMCRE 19; BN 7; RSC 15.
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Roman, PERTINAX249 viewsbenito
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ROMAN, Pertinax, 31 December 192 - 28 March 193 A.D.30 viewsSH08958. Orichalcum sestertius, RIC IV 24, Cohen 58, VF, weight 25.04 g, maximum diameter 32.3 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 31 Dec 192 - 28 Mar 193 A.D.; obverse IMP CAES P HELV PERTINAX AVG, laureate head right; reverse VOTA DECEN TR P COS II S C, Pertinax, veiled, standing left, sacrificing out of patera over tripod; ex John Aiello; ex Edgar L. Owen; ex NFA Feb 27 - 28, 1979, lot 745; very rare (R2)Joe Sermarini
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Roman, PHILIP I173 viewsPhilip I. A.D. 244-249. AR double denarius (22 mm, 3.47 g, 6 h). Rome, A.D. 245. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I right / Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and cornucopiae. RIC 38b; RSC 87
I believe that this coin has one of the best, if not the best, obverse portraits of Philip I on an antoninianus that I have ever seen. paul1888
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Roman, Philip I92 viewsPhilip I AR Antoninianus
Rome mint 244-249 AD.
Obverse: IMPMIVLPHILIPPVSAVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: AEQVITASAVGG, Aequitas standing left, holding scales in right hand, cornucopia in left
RIC IV: 27b
Size:22mm,3.81gMatthew C5
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Roman, Philip I AR Antoninianus - ' AEQUITAS AUG ' - Antioch Mint - Antioch, Syria74 viewsAncient Roman Empire
Emperor Philip I (244 - 249 AD)
Silver Antoninianus, Struck at the Antioch Mint.
obv: IMP M JUL PHILIPPUS AUG - Radiate bust of Emperor right, draped and cuirassed. Seen from Behind.
rev: AEQUITAS AUG - Aequitas standing, head left, holding scales in one hand and a cornucopia in the other.
Weight: 3.8 Grams
Size: 22.5 mm
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Roman, Philip I Tetradrachm, Bust left, seen from front, cuirassed.156 viewsPhilip I AR Tetradrachm of Antioch, Syria.
Dated Year 3 = 248 AD.
obv: AYTOK K M IOYLI FILIPPOC CEB - radiate, cuirassed bust left, seen from the front, breastplate decorated with a gorgoneion .
rev: DHMARC EXOVCIAC VPATO G - eagle standing facing with wings spread, head right with wreath in its beak, ANTIOXIA SC below.
13.9grams. - Prieur 357rexesq
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Roman, Philip I – The Syrian – First Christian Roman Emperor154 viewsEmperor Philip I – The Syrian – First Christian Emperor ( AD 244 - 249 )
Silver Double - Denarius ( 5.03 Gr)
Reverse : Pax advancing.
Rome mint.
Emperor Philip I ( ruled 244 to 249 AD)– The Syrian –
Philip I was the first Roman emperor believed in Christianity.
While Roman emperor Constantine the Great was the first Roman emperor
believed in Christianity and announced it as the religion of the Roman empire
Sam Mansourati Collection Sam
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Roman, Philip I, early 1 - Antioch123 viewsRIC 71 (4,32 gm, 22 mm).
Mint of Antioch, 244 AD.
Wide sharp obverse &
excellent portrait!neander
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Roman, Philip I, first half of 244 - end of Sep 249 A.D.437 viewsROMAE AETERNAE RIC 44b.Robert_Brenchley
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Roman, Philip I.148 viewsonly the AV Torsten
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Roman, PHILIP II115 viewsAE sestertius. 248 AD. 18,11 gm. 10h. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind . IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. /
Philip II and Philip I, laureate and togate, seated left on curule chairs, each extending right hand; Philip I holding baton or short scepter in left hand. LIBERALITAS AVGG III. In exergue SC.
RIC IV 267a. s 9279.
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Roman, PLOTINA136 viewsThe Sestertius was minted in c. 112 AD in honour of Pompeia PLOTINA, the wife of TRAJAN (emperor from 98 to 117). Maybe the finest examples of its type to survive from ancient times. It is struck on a broad full flan and the only Plotina Sestertius in the SARTI 1906 sale from the BOLSENA HOARD of the 1890's. This specima sold in 1906 for Liire 1400 an incredible price for a Roman Bronze or any coin at this time. www.petitioncrown.comsunwukong
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Roman, Pompey the Great565 viewsDIVIF
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Roman, Postumus429 viewsThe only reason that I bought this coin was for the portrait, otherwise it is fairly ordinary.whitetd49
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Roman, Postumus324 viewsSUPERBE silvered AE ant, Postumus (259 - 268 A.D.), IMP C POSTVMVS P. F. AVG, Radiate head right / VICTORIA AVG, Victoria walking left, with captive at her feet. C. 377 - R.I.C. 89postumus
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Roman, Postumus318 viewsThe quality of the engraving on this bust made me want to pick it up and look at it through my loupe again and again. It is paired with a slightly weak reverse which I have not included since it would detract from the portrait.maridvnvm
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Roman, Postumus271 viewsPostumus Antoninian, struck 260-261 AD at Lugdunum mint.
Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: HERC DEVSONIENSI, Hercules standing right, leaning on club, holding bow and lion's skin.
Ø 20-21.5 mm, 4.44 g.
RIC 64Pscipio
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Roman, Postumus Antoninian314 viewsPostumus AR-Antoninian, struck 267 AD at Cologne mint (?).
Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
(Rev: IOVI VICTORI, Iupiter walking left, looking right, holding sceptre and thunderbolt.)
Ø 21 mm, 3.16 g.
Cunetio 2468, Elmer 571, Zschucke 170, RIC 311Pscipio
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Roman, Postumus struck under Aureolus517 viewsIMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG
Cuirassed, draped and radiated bust right
R/[VIRTV]S EQVIT / / T
Mars walking right, holding spear end shield
Antoninianus struck in Mediolanum , third officina
C.442 - RIC.387 - Elmer 617 - AGK.111a
magnificient portrait
the coin is also in my gallery with reversegb29400
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Roman, Postumus, herculean bust80 viewsA nice example of the famous herculean bustSTEPHANE R
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Roman, Postumus, mint of Milan, FIDES EQVIT, c.268-9158 viewsI thought this one probably the worthiest of my Postumus portraits - an issue from Milan during the period when Aureolus held the city and struck issues in Postumus' name, c.268-9
IMP POSTVMVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
FIDES EQVIT, Fides seated left, -/-//P.
Normanby 1369.
Ex-Cottenham hoard.
Adrianus
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Roman, Postumus, Wonderful portrait, of the finest style of the period.44 viewsAn unique and previously unrecorded type for an antoninianus of Postumus.
The cuirassed bust devoid of any drapery is what makes this coin so unique.
Struck in january 268 for the Emperor's fourth consulate.
Wonderful portrait, of the finest style of the period.STEPHANE R
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Roman, Probus Antoninianus280 viewsProbus Antoninian, struck 278 AD at Siscia mint.
Obv: IMP PROBVS AVG, radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield.
(Rev: ADVENTVS AVG, Emperor riding left, right hand raised, left holding sceptre, captive at foot.
Ex: XXIS)
Ø 24.5 mm, 3.50 g.
RIC 628
Ex FORVM.Pscipio
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Roman, Probus, AE Antoninianus, RIC V, II 864 Serdica variation, unlisted, SOLI INVICTO, Sol in a Quadriga, Scarce81 viewsProbus
Augustus, 276 - 282 A.D.
Coin: AE Antoninianus
Obverse: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing left, holding a Spear with his right hand, over his right shoulder and a Shield with his left.
Reverse: S-OL-I INVICT-O, Sol, his head turned to the left, in a Quadriga, facing, all four Horses rampant, raising his right hand in Blessing and holding the Globe with his left. KA●Δ● in exergue.
Weight: 4.64 g, Diameter: 21.6 x 21.8 x 1.3 mm, Die axis: 160°, Mint: Serdica, Reference: RIC V, II 864 Serdica variation, unlisted (obverse legend includes P F, reverse has no exergual line)
Rated ScarceMasis
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Roman, Probus, summer 276 - Sep 282 A.D.538 viewsEx Forum. Silvered antoninianus, RIC 169 (listing obv. legend 8 in error), EF, 3.39g, 22.7mm, 0o, Rome mint, 276-282 A.D.; obverse IMP PROBVS P F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right; reverse FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing left holding standard in each hand, R thunderbolt B in ex; handsome military bust; SOLD wolfgang336
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Roman, Probus, Summer 276 - September 282 A.D.23 viewsRA76279. Silvered antoninianus, Pink VI-1, p. 63; RIC V-2 376 (S) var. (cuirass); Cohen VI 283 var. (same); Hunter IV 131 var. (same, and obv legend); SRCV III 11984 (same), Choice aEF, some mint luster, most silvering remains, fantastic heroic bust, light corrosion, weight 3.341 g, maximum diameter 22.8 mm, die axis 0o, 5th officina, Ticinum (Pavia, Italy) mint, 4 emission, 278 A.D.; obverse VIRTVS PROBI AVG (the valor of Emperor Probus), radiate bust left from behind, spear left in right hand, back bare but for balteus over right shoulder and rectangular Aegis shield with square corner in on left shoulder; reverse HERCVLI PACIF (to Hercules the pacifier), Hercules standing left, raising branch in extended right, club and Nemean Lion skin in left, VXXT in exergue; very rareJoe Sermarini
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Roman, PUPIENUS150 viewsbenito
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Roman, Pupienus, April - June 238 A.D.877 viewsMARCVS CLODIVS PUPIENVS MAXIMVS was born about 164. He was a Senator in 238 when the revolt of the Gordians broke out against Maximinus I, and he was one of the Senate's "Committee of Twenty" to oversee the defense of Italy in support of the Gordians. When the Gordians were quickly killed in Africa, the Senate made Pupienus and a Senator named Balbinus co-Augusti. Pupienus was to lead the army and Balbinus was to administrate. Maximinus was soon killed by his own men at Aquileia but discontent in Rome led to the murder of Pupienus by the Praetorian Guard on July 29, 238. This portrait is from a Antonianus (ex-Forum) in my collection (see jimwho523's gallery for actual coin)jimwho523
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Roman, Romano-British Empire, Carausius, Mid 286 - Spring or Early Summer 293 A.D.22 viewsRA73476. Billon antoninianus, RIC V-2 473 (R2), Webb Carausius 523, Hunter IV 130, Cohen VII 185, SRCV IV -, Linchmere-, Burton Latimer -, Bicester -, VF, fantastic portrait with unusual style, green patina, scratches, tight flan, reverse slightly uneven and off center, spots of corrosion, weight 2.517 g, maximum diameter 22.8 mm, die axis 180o, unmarked mint, c. mid 292 - mid 293; obverse IMP C CARAVSIVS P F I AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, late reign tetrarchic portrait type, long necked variety; reverse ORIENS AVG (the rising sun of the Emperor), Sol standing slightly left, nude but for cloak over shoulders, raising right hand commanding sunrise, globe in left hand, S - P flanking across field, exergue blank; from the Charles Peters Carausius Collection; very rareJoe Sermarini
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Roman, SABINA (Boyd collection)242 viewsSabina, denarius (Boyd collection)
Sabina, moglie di Adriano (117-138 d.C.), denario d'argento, zecca di Roma (131 d.C.) AR, 2.93 gr., SPL (EF)
D/ SABINA AVGVSTA, busto diademato e drappeggiato a dx.
R/ IVNONI REGINAE, Juno stante a sin., regge patera e scettro
RCV 3921; RIC 395a
William C. Boyd Collection. Acquistata dallo stesso Boyd dal numismatico londinese W.S.Lincoln nel dicembre 1898. Collezione dispersa da Baldwin's Auctions (42), il 26 Settembre 2005, lotto 374
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Roman, Salonina early Antioch90 viewsRIC 64 (4,18 gm, 21 mm).
Mint of Antioch, 255-7 AD.
A sharp strike & bold portrait!neander
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Roman, Septimius Severus63 viewsAe 26/27. Wt 13g. Die axis 180. Septimius Severus, laureate right. AVT.K.A.CEMT.CEOVHPOC.
Rev. Aeslepiad Triad (Hygieia, Telesphorus, Asclepius)
Von Aulock 6243 BMC. (struck from same 2 dies but better).Chris A
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Roman, Septimius Severus (193-211) AR Denarius186 viewsObverse: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right.
To my surprise there was only one Severus coin in the portrait gallery, which was lacking. This is one of my favorite portrait images in my collection. ROMA
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Roman, Septimius Severus Emesa early205 viewsRIC 428. Denarius, mint of Emesa, early 194 AD.
Impressive & scarce early eastern style.neander
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Roman, Septimius Severus Laodicea early134 viewsRIC 459. Denarius, mint of Laodicea, 194 AD.
One in a scarce early eastern styles!
neander
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Roman, Septimius Severus Laodicea middle 163 viewsRIC 490a. Denarius, mint of Laodicea, 196-197 AD.
Great artistic style - awesome portrait!
neander
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Roman, Septimius Severus Rome early 1133 viewsRIC 1. Denarius, mint of Rome, 193 AD.
Rare starting "Pertinax" artistic style!neander
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Roman, Septimius Severus Rome early 2139 viewsRIC 24. Denarius, mint of Rome, 193 AD.
One in rare first Roman artistic styles -
"small head".
It looks like a bas-relief.neander
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Roman, Septimius Severus Rome early 3187 viewsRIC 61. Denarius, mint of Rome, 195 AD.
Specimen of rare early Roman style.
This is most like early Rome mint portraits on sestertii.neander
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Roman, Septimius Severus Rome early 4136 viewsRIC 83. Denarius, mint of Rome, 197 AD.
Beautiful early Roman style.
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Roman, Septimius Severus Rome early 5246 viewsRIC 119. Denarius, mint of Rome, 198 AD.
This is very rare early Roman artistic style.
198AD exactly: uncommon engraver autors accent - big square head with straightened nose.
In addition - even rarest Laodicea specimens at 198AD depicting a cuirassed bust with Medusa.neander
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Roman, Septimius Severus Rome late 173 viewsRIC 244. Denarius, mint of Rome, 211 AD.
Great sage portrait!neander
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Roman, Septimius Severus, Silver Denarius 229 viewsEmperor: Septimius Severus 193 - 211 AD
Denomination: Silver Denarius
Weight: 3.5g
Size: 20mm dia
Date: Rome 202 AD
Attribution: RCV 6323Mauri.z
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Roman, Severus Alexander ( AD 222 – 235 )168 viewsEmperor Severus Alexander Silver Denarius
Obverse : IMPALEXANDERPIVSAVG - Laureate head right, draped left shoulder
Reverse : PROVIDENTIAAVG - Annona standing left, holding grain ears over modius and cornucopia
Mint : Rome
Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander (born October 1, 208–March 18, died 235 AD), commonly called Severus Alexander.
From the Sam Mansourati collection. Sam
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Roman, Severus Alexander Dupondius 943 viewsSeverus Alexander Dupondius
231 A.D. Mint of Rome
Obv.: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
Radiate head right
Rev.: IOVI PROPVGNATORI S C
Jupiter walking left, head right, holding thunderbolt.
Cohen 81, RIC629
A beautiful portrait of this emperorMaxentius
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Roman, Severus Alexander, Rome first214 viewsRIC 178, denarius.
Mint of Rome, 222 AD.
First Roman artistic style.
Elagabalus features.neander
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Roman, Severus Alexander, Silver Denarius155 views59850. Silver denarius, SRCV II 7923, RIC IV 252, RSC III 508a, BMCRE VI 813, VF, scratches, 3.143g, 19.8mm, 0o, Rome mint, 231 - 235 A.D.; obverse IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, laureate bust right with drapery on left shoulder
Combined photo of coin with bust of Alex for comparison. Love the detail in the hair, eye, and beard. He looks a bit concerned.
Colby S
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Roman, TETRICUS Antoninian, 65 viewsA good one of this guy is really hard to find. Difficult times in Cologne in these years.Vipsanius
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Roman, Tetricus I, Antoninianus7 viewsHere's my antoninianus of Tetricus I. He is looking somewhat tired on this coin, with bags under his eyes! Hard to find in this condition.
Obverse:
IMP TETRICVS PF AVG
Radiate, cuirassed bust right
Reverse:
LAETITIA AVGG
Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor
RIC Vii 88
In my gallery: http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-153435Harry G
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Roman, TETRICUS II333 viewsvery nice portraitgb29400
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Roman, Theodosius I AE4 Bust179 viewsTheodosius I (Augustus)
Bronze AE4
DN THEODO-SIVS PF AVG - Pearl diademed bust draped and cuirassed right.
SALVS REI-PVBLICAE - Victory dragging captive left and holding trophy. Cross in left field.
Minted in Antioch or Alexandria (388-395 A.D.)
Cross in left field, A-- mint mark.
RIC IX Antioch 67b/70a or RIC IX Alexandria 20b/23a
WOW! When I was making an order and I saw this bust on a AE4, how could I pass on it!?
CoinScrubber
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Roman, Tiberius AR Denarius102 viewsAttribution: RIC I 30, RSC II 16a, SRCV I 1763, Lugdunum
Date: 19 August, AD 14 – 16 March, AD 37
Obverse: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head r.
Reverse: PONTIF MAXIM, Livia, as Pax, seated r., holding olive branch & long scepter; ornate legs to chair
Size: 19 mm
Weight: 3.6 grams
* NOTE: chipped piece & metal adhesions from prior mounting of coin as jewelryNoah
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Roman, Titus658 viewsTitus, AR denarius, Rome Mint, A.D. 80
BMCRE 72, RSC 309
Obv - Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev - Dolphin coiled around anchor.Vespasian70
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Roman, TITUS165 viewsAR denarius. 80 AD. 3.57 gm. Laureate head right. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M. / Dolphin right on tripod. TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P. RIC II 27a. RSC 321.
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Roman, Trajan526 viewsAn extremely rare type with an almost uncirculated portrait of Emperor Trajan. Trajan's Column was erected in Forum Traiani to commemorate roman victories over Dacia. Still remains intact, except for Trajan's statue and eagles at base that were lost. This sestertius was struck same year that column was erected.(DIVIF)DIVIF
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Roman, Trajan (53-117 AD)115 viewsThis portrait exudes gravitas; the stern, judicious visage of the emperor almost seems to be lost in a prescient stare - looking forward to final conquest of Dacia and later Parthia.Kained but Able
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Roman, Trajan Decius94 viewsTrajan Decius dupondius, RIC 120a
9,92 g L.e.
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Roman, Trajan Sestertius564 viewsTRAJAN. 98-117 AD. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 28.81 g). Struck 106 AD. Laureate bust right, wearing aegis. RIC II 534 var. (drapery on far shoulder); BMCRE 836; Cohen 508 var. (laureate only).
Ex CNG
From the Tony Hardy Collection.
Trajan has a smart look in his face.
Jan Terje Rafdal
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Roman, Trajan Tetradrachm - Melqart (PRIEUR 1495)143 viewsAR Tetradrachm
Syria, Antioch 103-111 AD
15.04g 23mm
Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), above Eagle standing on club (R), Grain ear in left field.
Rev: Laureate bust of MELQART (Hercules) (R), lion's skin tied around neck.
Likely one of the finest known examples of the issue.
McAlee 455 Prieur 1495Kained but Able
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Roman, Trajan, Rome mint, struck 105 - 111 AD, Æ As174 viewsIMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P laureate, draped and armored bust right
S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, S-C Aequitas with scales and cornucopia
RIC 497 (Var.); C. 464 (Var.); BMC 926B (Var.); Strack 395; BN 609 (Var.)dupondius
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Roman, VALENTINIAN I82 viewsFrom an AE1 of Heraclea, struck between A.D.364 and 367.
RIC IX : 2
Extremely Rare
The Colossus of Barletta is a large bronze statue of a Roman Emperor, nearly three times life size currently located in the coastal town of Barletta, Italy. The legs and hands were replaced in the 15th Century, but the 5-metre-high statue is still a powerful reminder of the later days of the Roman Empire.
There are many different versions of the story of this statue, the most popular being that the statue washed up on the shore after a Venetian ship sank returning from the sack of Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade, but if that was indeed the case it is not impossible that the statue had been sent to Constantinople much earlier. The identity of the Emperor is uncertain, the most likely subjects appear to be Valentinian I (A.D.364–375), Honorius (A.D.393–423), Theodosius II (A.D.408–450), Marcian (A.D.450–457), Leo I (A.D.457–474) and Justinian I (A.D.527–565). The facial features on my coin seem to me to closely resemble those on the statue, so Valentinian I would be my own personal choice as to the identity of the emperor.
*Alex
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Roman, Valerian I20 viewsValerian I AR Antoninianus
253-255 AD
Minted in Rome
22mm 3.68g
Obverse: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG, radiate, drape bust right
Reverse: FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing left holding 2 standards.
RIC 89 SEAR 9938 Travis C
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Roman, Vespasian554 viewsI love this portrait! The sneer/scowl seems so real!
TITVS FLAVIVS VESPASIANVS, born in 9 AD to Vespasia Polla and Flavius Sabinus, entered public service and was serving as Governor of Judaea in 68 when Nero committed suicide. The eastern legions resented the quick succession of Nero, Galba, Otho, and Vitellius, since the Rhine legions had caused it all. In July of 69 the eastern legions proclaimed Vespasian, and the legions of Illyricum followed. Vitellius was killed on December 20, 69 and Vespasian reigned mildly for the next ten years. He died of illness on June 23, 79, was succeeded by his older son Titus, and was deified by the Senate.jimwho523
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Roman, Vespasian378 viewsBMCRE 214, RSC 214
Rome mint A.D. 78
From Vespasian70's Flavian denarii collection.Vespasian70
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Roman, Vespasian301 viewsvespasianmickdale
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Roman, VESPASIAN145 viewsbenito
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Roman, VESPASIAN107 viewsAR denarius. Ephesus. 71 AD. 3,61 grs. Laureate head right. IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS III TR P P P / Ceres? seated left,holding corn ears and poppy and cornucopiae.
CONCORDIA AVG. In exergue E PH (ligate) E.
RIC 329. C 67.
A breathtaking portrait from an eastern mint.benito
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Roman, Vespasian AE34 Orichalcum Sestertius. 71 AD.318 viewsObv;IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III,
Laureate head right
Rev;ROMA S-C,
Roma standing left holding Victory and spear.
RIC 443, Cohen 419.
34mm.
To me the portrait on this coin is like a window to his personality and character. His gaze seems to mirror what is written about his life and the way he ruled.
Dave A
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Roman, Vespasian Dupondius Commagene mint, A.D.74194 viewsÆ, 13.2g, 28mm, 7h
Obv.: IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG, laurate head left
Rev.: PON MAX TR POT P P COS V CENS, Winged caduceus between two crossed cornucopiae.
Ref.: RIC 798b (scarse), C. 377Charles S
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Roman, Vespasian Dupondius Concordia163 viewsObv.
IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS (III)
Radiate head right
Rev.
CONCORDIA AVGVSTI
SC
Concordia seated on throne left with cornucopiaancientdave
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Roman, Vespasian Sestertius538 viewsVespasian. AD 69-79. Æ Sestertius (34mm, 23.90 g). Rome mint. Struck AD 71. Laureate head right. RIC 443; Cohen 419. Good VF, mottled green patina, light smoothing.
Jan Terje Rafdal
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Roman, Victorinus AE Antoninianus116 viewsAttribution: RIC 61, Cohen 101
Date: AD 269-270
Obverse: IMP C VICTORINVS PF AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust r.
Reverse: PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providence stg. l. holding cornucopia,
pointing rod to globe at feet
Size: 18 mm
Weight: 2.67 gramsNoah
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Roman, Victorinus Antoninianus424 viewsVictorinus AE-Antoninian, 3. emission, struck 270 AD at Trier mint.
Obv: IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right.
(Rev: PIETAS AVG, Pietas standing left acrificing over altar.)
Ø 20 mm, 3.77 g.
RIC 57, Zschucke 263.Pscipio
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Roman, Victorinus Pietas77 viewsFor my opinion a very nice portrait of this issue (with a nice revers too)Vipsanius
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Roman, Victorinus, cuirassed bust left80 viewsFlawless and superb portrait of VictorinusSTEPHANE R
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Roman, Vitellius sestertius minted Rome, A.D. 69582 views25.02g, Ø 36mm, 6h
Obv.: A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP AVG PM TR P, laurate head right
Rev.: S C, Mars, helmeted, naked, advancing right with spear and legionnary standard.
Ref.: RIC 141 (R); BMCRE 58; C. 79; Sear (II) 2208Charles S
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Roman, VOLUSIAN A.D.251 - 25383 viewsAR Antoninianus minted in Rome.
RIC IV iii : 140
Volusian was the son of Trebonianus Gallus, he was murdered along with his father in A.D.253.
*Alex
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Roman, Volusian. 251-253 AD.352 viewsIMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG, cuirassed, draped and radiate bust right.
SALVS AVGG, Salus standing right, feeding snake from patera.
RIC 184, RSC 118, RCV 9769.Pedja R
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