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CAMPGATE, Constantine II, 22 May 337 - March or April 340 A.D.Type:
Ruler / Years: Constantine II 337 - 340 A.D.
Denomination: AE 3
Metal Type: Bronze
Size / Weight: 2.024g, 19.2mm

Orientation: 180 deg.

Condition:

Obverse Description: laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left

Obverse Legend: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C

Reverse Description: campgate with four turrets and open gates, S - F at sides

Reverse Legend: VIRTVS CAESS

Exergue: TCONST

Attributes: RIC 322

Notes: Constantine II was the son of Constantine I, the eldest with his second wife, Fausta. He was born in Arles (which was renamed Constantia in his honor in 328, explaining the CON mintmarks for Arles) and was made Caesar before he was a year old in 316 A.D. Upon his father`s death, Constantine II inherited the Western part of the empire. After quarrelling with his brother Constans, he invaded his territory, only to be killed in an ambush near Aquileia. His coins often include "IVN" in the legend, an abbreviation for junior.

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SHRINE, L.Mussidius LongusAR denarius. 42 BC. 4,02 grs. Diademed and veiled bust of Concordia right. CONCORDIA behind. / Platform inscribed CLOACIN on which there are two statues of Venus Cloacina. L. MVSSIDIVS LONGVS above.
Crawford 494/42a. RSC Mussidia 6b.
The shrine of Venus Cloacina,goddess of purity,filth,sexual intercourse and the divinity of the Cloaca Maxima,was a small sanctuary near the Tabernae Novae (prope cloacinae ad tabernas quibus nunc novis est nomen, Livy III.48) on the Roman Forum,in front of the Basilica Aemilia.
The origins of the cult possibly ,dates back to the founding of Rome and the rape of the Sabine women ( traditur myrtea verbena Romanos Sabinosque,cum propter raptas virgines dimicare voluissent,depositis armis purgatos in eo loco qui nunc signa Veneris Cloacinae habet, Pliny NH XV.119.)
The erection of the first shrine belongs probably to the first period in the history of the Cloaca Maxima.
The existing remains,discovered at the turn of the XIXth century (1899-1901),consist of a round marble base ( 2.40 mtrs.diameter) with a rectangular projection over a slab of travertine and eight courses of different types of stone. Nothing remains of the small round structure with a metal balustrade and the two female statues,one holding a flower ? and representing Venus Cloacina,that can be seen on the reverse of the coin.

benito
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CAMPGATE, DIOCLETIAN, ARGENTEUSDIOCLETIAN
AR argenteus. Siscia,294-295 AD. 3,34 grs. Laureate head right. DIOCLETIANVS AVG / The four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before eight-turreted camp gate. VIRTVS MILITVM.
RIC 43 a. C 516.
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TEMPLE, CONSIDIUS NONIANUS. Temple of Venus Erycina.AR denarius. 56 BC. 3.92 g, 5h. Laureate bust of Venus Erycina right, wearing stephane. C.CONSIDI NONIANI behind.SC before. / Temple on summit of mountain,sorrounded with ramparts, ERVC above gateway in centre. Craw 424/1. RSC Considia 1. Smyth V/12.
"Eryx was a son of Aphrodite and Butas, a certain native king of Sikelia (Sicily) of very great fame, and he was admired by the natives because of his noble birth on his mother’s side and became king over a part of the island. He also founded a notable city which bore his name; it was set upon a lofty place, and on the highest point within the city he established a shrine of his mother, which he embellished not only with a beautifully built temple, but also with the multitude of his dedications.
The goddess, both because of the reverence which the inhabitants of the region paid to her and because of the honour which she received from the son whom she had borne, displayed an exceptional love for the city, and for this reason she came to be called Aphrodite Erykinia . . . After Eryx has bestowed upon it the honours we have described, Aeneas, the son of Aphrodite, when at a later time he was on his way to Italy and came to anchor off the island, embellished the sanctuary, since it was that of his own mother, with many votive offerings."
Diodorus Siculus, Library of History 4. 83. 1 .
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TEMPLE, Hadrian.AR cistophoric tetradrachm . Nicomedia , after 128 AD. 10,74 grs. Laureate head right . IMP CAES TRA HADRIANO AVG PP. / Octastyle temple set on three tiered podium,pellet within. ROM SP AVG across frieze. COM BIT across fields.
RIC 461b. RSC 240b. Unrecorded reverse die.
The construction of this temple dedicated to Roma and Augustus was started after the visit of the latter to the city in 29 BC. In 121 AD the city was destroyed by an earthquake so the image on the reverse is possibly that of the temple reconstructed under Hadrian who visited Nicomedia in 123 or 124 AD.

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TEMPLE or SHRINE, Volusian, AntoninianusMinted in Rome in AD 252
IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG, radiate and draped bust of Volusian right
IVNONI MARTIALI, Juno seated within a distyle shrine, * in right field
3,60 gr
Ref : RCV # 9750, Cohen #45

The precise location of this shrine could be in the Campus Martius, or in the Campus Martialis (see RCV III, p 241, note under # 9730)
4 commentsPotator II
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TEMPLE or SHRINE, Volusian, SestertiusRIC 253a, Cohen 46, Sear '88 2800
19.35 g, 29 mm
IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
IVNONI MARTIALI SC, Juno seated facing in domed distyle temple or shrine.
Rare
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MARKET, NERO, (Macellum Magnum)Orichalcum dupondius, RIC 400, S 1963 variety, VF, 13.65g, 28.9mm, 180o, Lugdunum mint, 64 A.D.; obverse NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P, laureate head left; reverse MAC AVG S C, front view of the Macellum Magnum (great market), two-story domed section with porticoes approached by steps with a dolphin on each side and containing statue of Neptune holding a long scepter on pedestal, wings of two stories of unequal height.

The Macellum Magnum was a shopping mall located on the Caelian Hill in Rome, dedicated by Nero in 59 A.D. It had flanking wings of slightly different construction and a central dome possibly 120 feet (36 meters) in diameter. Records indicate it was still open in the 4th century. Part of it may be incorporated into the church of S. Stefano Rotundo which stands today. It was the model for many medieval government buildings in Europe, all U.S. state capitols and the U.S. national capitol building.
5 commentsJoe Sermarini
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TEMPLE, NERO, Temple of VestaSilver denarius, S 1946, RIC 62, RSC 335, gVF, 3.42g, 16.8mm, 180o, Rome mint, 65 A.D.; obverse NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS, laureate head right; reverse VESTA, domed temple of Vesta, showing six columns, seated goddess inside. The temple of Vesta in the Roman FORVM was destroyed in the great fire of 64 A.D. Nero was affected by the cult of Vesta, having felt faint during a visit to the temple shortly before the fire. Nero rebuilt the shrine. His structure, the sixth on the site, survived until another fire late in the reign of Commodus.1 comments
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MAUSOLEUM or SHRINE, Romulus, Posthumous follisFollis struck in Ostia, 1st officina
DIVO ROMVLO N V BIS CONS, Bare head of Romulus right
AETERNAE MEMORIAE, Temple with domed roof surmounted by eagle, M OST P at exergue
7.35 gr
RC #3786 var, Cohen #4

The Temple of Divus Romulus is a circular building with a concave facade preceded by columns on the Via Sacra. It was probably a temple for Romulus, the son of emperor Maxentius, but it has also been identified as the Temple of Jupiter Stator and as the sanctuary of the penates publici. The building is located between the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina and the Basilica of Maxentius.

When emperor Maxentius' son Romulus died in 307 CE, he was deified and hence a temple was built in his honour. Coins commemorating Romulus often depict a round building with a varying number columns in front. Some of them probably show the round mausoleum of Romulus on the Appian Way, others might portray the temple, which has led to the identification of the rotunda on the Via Sacra with the Temple of Divus Romulus. The location would be likely, given Maxentius' building activities nearby.

Explanations are copied from : http://sights.seindal.dk/sight/176_Temple_of_Romulus.html
5 commentsPotator II
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ARCH, NERO, (Lost Arch of Nero)Orichalcum sestertius, RIC 149, VF, 24.55g, 35.1mm, 45o, Rome mint, 64 A.D.; obverse NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head right wearing aegis; reverse S C, triumphal arch surmounted by statue of Nero in quadriga, Victory on left holds wreath & palm, Pax on right holds caduceus & cornucopia, wreath in archway, Mars nude helmeted statue in niche4 comments
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CAMPGATE, Constantine I, Heraclea, RIC 16Silvered AE3, RIC 16, EF, 3.90g, 19.9mm, 180o, Heraclea mint, 317 A.D.; obverse IMP CONSTA-NTINVS AVG, laureate consular bust left holding mappa and scepter; reverse PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG, campgate with three turrets, MHTB in exergueJoe Sermarini
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CITY-GATE, Antoninus Pius, Laodiceia ad Mareob: AVTO KAI TI AIΛI AΔPI
ANTΩNEINO NC

re: IOVΛIEΩNTΩN
KAI ΛAOΔIKEΩN
E(?) left field, QP right field

Antoninus Pius
Laodiceia ad Mare, Syria
Turretted bust of Tyche as city goddess
Gateway with turrets, lighthouse and walls
AE 25
141-142 AD
BMC 67-8
Sear 1497
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CAMPGATE, Constantine II, AE3 from Killingholme HoardAttribution: RIC 322 (RIC VII)

Mint: Constantina (Arles), Officina 3, TCONST

Date: 328 AD

Obverse: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C; Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left

Reverse: VIRTVS CAESS; Campgate with open doors and four braziers, star above, S | F across field, TCONST in exergue

Size: 20.48mm

Weight: 3.1 grams

Ex Spinks from the Killingholme hoard
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CITY-GATE, Septimius Severus, MOESIA INFERIOR, Nicopolis.193-211 AD MOESIA INFERIOR, Nicopolis. Septimius Severus. 193-211 AD. Æ 26mm (10.18 gm: h 8). Aurelius Gallus, magistrate. AVT L CEPT CEVHP PER, laureate head right / UP AUP GALLOU NIKOPOLEITWN PROC ICTP, city gate, small temple seen through doorway, ornate large colonnaded building above. AMNG I 1331; BMC Thrace pg. 42, 7; SNG Copenhagen -; Price & Trell 45 (fig. 26). Sear GIC 2124. H&J 8.14.46.1 (R7); Varbanov 2733 (R6)
Very rare, dark green patina, near extremely fine.
Ex Gorny & Mosch 186, 8 March 2010, lot 1524
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CAMPGATE, Constantine II, CyzicusAttribution: RIC 63 (RIC VII)

Mint: Cyzicus, SMKΓ

Date: 329-330 AD

Obverse: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, Bust left

Reverse: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS, Camp gate with two turrets, no doors, star above

Size: 19.66mm

Weight: 3.3 grams
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CAMPGATE, Flavius Victor AD 387-388 Aquilea (SMAQP)Obv: DNFLVIC-TORPFAVG
Rev: Camp Gate,
SPES ROMANORVM
RIC IX 55(b)
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CAMPGATE, Constantine II, HeracleaAttribution: RIC 67 (RIC VII)

Mint: Heraclea, Officina 3, .SMHΓ.

Date: 324 AD

Obverse: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right

Reverse: PROVIDEN_TIAE CAESS, Campgate with six rows, two turrets, no doors, star above, top and bottom rows empty blocks
.SMHΓ. in exergue
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TEMPLE, ACROPOLIS OF ATHENS264-267 AD
draped bust of Athena right wearing crested helmet
mirror image of acropolis of Athens from northwest - Panathenaic way lead upward to the Propylaia; at summit, large statue of Athena Promachos standing right, Erechtheion to right; in center of rock, niche representing the Cave of Pan with his statue
AΘH_NAIΩN
Kroll 375 (same obv. die as 372b); Walker, Chronological 111–13a; Svoronos, Monnaies, pl. 98, 30–6
ex Galata
J. B.
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CAMPGATE, Constantine I, AE3 ThessalonicaAttribution: RIC 153 (RIC VII)

Mint: Thessalonica; SMTSΕ

Date: 326-328 AD

Obverse: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG; laureate head right

Reverse: PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG; campgate with two turrets, star above, SMTSΕ in exergue

Size:

Weight:
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CAMPGATE, Constantine I, AE3 ThessalonicaAttribution: RIC 153 (RIC VII)

Mint: Thessalonica; SMTSB

Date: 326-328 AD

Obverse: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG; laureate head right

Reverse: PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG; campgate with two turrets, star above, SMTSB in exergue

Size:

Weight:
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CAMPGATE, Constantine I, AE3 AntiochAttribution: RIC 63 (RIC VII)

Mint: Antioch, SMANTΔ

Date: 327-328 AD

Obverse: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG; laureate head right

Reverse: PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG; campgate with two turrets, star above, SMANTΔ in exergue

Size: 20.4mm x 20.7mm

Weight: 3.1 grams
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CAMPGATE, Constantine I, SisciaDark Olive Patinated campgate of Constantine the Great with silver remnants.
Obverse: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
Bust type: B1
Reverse: PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG
Rows: 7 with dots in top layer
Exergue: dot BSIS dot
Attribution: Siscia 200
Rarity: C3
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CAMPGATE, Constantine I AE3, TrierAttribution: RIC 504 (RIC VII)

Mint: Trier, PTRE

Date: 327-328 AD

Obverse: Laureate Constantine I right, CONSTAN-TINVS AVG

Reverse: Campgate with two turrets and star above, PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG, PTRE in exergue

Size: 19.5mm x 19.7mm

Weight: 2.9 grams
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CAMPGATE, Constantine II, NicomediaAttribution: RIC 157 (RIC VII)

Mint: Nicomedia, SMNA

Date: 337-340 AD

Obverse: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, plain diadem, draped, cuirassed bust right

Reverse: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAES pellet, SMNA in exergue, camp gate with 2 turrets & star

Size: 19.52mm

Weight: 3.1 grams
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CAMPGATE, Constantine I, AE3 ThessalonicaAttribution: RIC 153 (RIC VII), Cohen 454

Mint: Thessalonica; SMTSΓ

Date: 326-328 AD

Obverse: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG; laureate head right

Reverse: PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG; campgate with two turrets, star above, SMTSΓ in exergue

Size: 19mm

Weight: 3.26 grams
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TEMPLE, Q.Cassius Longinus, Temple of VestaQ. Cassius Longinus -- AR Denarius. Head of Libertas right; LIBERT left, Q. CASSIVS right / Curule chair within temple of Vesta; urn to left and voting tablet inscribed AC to right. Crawford 428/2; Sydenham 918; Cassia 8.9 commentsfeatherz
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TEMPLE, Philip II, AR Antoninianus - Temple of Roma - AntiochPhilip II AR Antoninianus - AD249 - Antioch Mint

obv: IMP M JUL PHILIPPUS AUG - Radiate bust right, draped and cuirassed.
rev: SAECULUM NOVUM - Hexastyle temple of Roma with figure inside.
4.2grams
2 commentsrexesq
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TEMPLE, MAXENTIUS, TEMPLE OF ROMACONSERV VRB SVAE. Roma seated facing, head left, holding globe in her right hand and spear or sceptre in her left, all within hexastyle temple with ornamented pediment.
(From a follis of Maxentius)
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STATUE, City Commemorative of AntiochAE3/4 of Antioch, struck A.D.310 - 313 under Maximinus II.
Obverse: IOVI CONSERVATORI. Jupiter seated facing left on throne, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left.
Reverse: VICTORIA AVGG. Victory advancing left, holding wreath in her outstretched right hand and palm in her left; in right field, A; in exergue, ANT.
Diameter: 15mm | Weight: 1.6gms | Die Axis: 12
C : 53 | Vagi : 2955

The obverse of the coin possibly depicts the statue of Zeus Nikephoros at the Temple of Apollo at Daphne, near Antioch, which Antiochos IV commissioned for his great festival in 167 B.C.
*Alex
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STATUE, City Commemorative of AntiochAE3/4 City commemorative of Antioch, struck A.D.310 - 313 under Maximinus II.
Obverse: GENIO ANTIOCHENI. The Tyche of Antioch seated facing with the river-god Orontes swimming facing below.
Reverse: APOLLONI SANCTO. Apollo standing facing left, holding lyre in his left hand and patera in his right; in right field, A; in exergue, SMA.
Diameter: 16mm | Weight: 1.6gms | Die Axis: 12
Vagi 2954

The obverse of the coin shows the famous Tyche of Antioch which was made by Eutychides of Sikyon in the second half of the 4th century B.C.
The reverse possibly represents the statue of Apollo of Antioch which was made my Bryaxis around 400-350 B.C.
*Alex
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ALTAR, Antoninus PiusAR Denarius of Rome, struck A.D.161 - 164 under Marcus Aurelius.
Obverse: DIVVS ANTONINVS. Bare head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Reverse: DIVO PIO. Monumental altar enclosure, with double panelled doors and horns visible above.
Diameter: 18mm | Weight: 3.1gms | Die Axis: 12
RIC III : 441 | VM : 137/3 | Sear : 5196
2 comments*Alex
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TEMPLE, Antoninus Pius, AE DupondiusRome
158-159 AD
radiate head right
ANTONINVS AVG_PIVS P P TR P XXII
Antoninus Pius standing on cippus within distyle arch temple,
holding scepter with eagle atop
COS_IIII
S C
RIC 1014 var; C. 334 var; Bauten 87 var
13,04g 24,5-23,5 mm

this variation has vary high cippus and column bases
1 commentsJ. B.
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USTRINUM (PYRE), ANTONINUS PIUSAR Denarius of Rome, struck A.D.161 under Marcus Aurelius.
Obverse: DIVVS ANTONINVS. Bare headed and draped bust of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Reverse: CONSECRATIO. Building of four storeys surmounted by Antoninus Pius in a quadriga. Unbarred A in consecratio.
Diameter: 18mm | Weight: 3.3gms | Die Axis: 6
RIC III : 438

The reverse of this coin depicts the Ustrinum Antonini Pii, the building where the body of Antoninus Pius lay. Its remains were discovered near the Piazza Montecitorio. Located just south of the Column of Antoninus Pius, it consisted of three concentric rectangle enclosures. The innermost rectangle measured 13 meters wide, the second 23 meters and the outermost 30 meters. This monument, commonly misleadingly described as a pyre on his coinage, was the monumental building in which the body was placed. It was built prior to A.D.141 and was also used for the funerals of Faustina I, Lucius Verus and Faustina II. Antoninus Pius was ultimately buried in the Mausoleum of Hadrian (now the Castel St.Angelo).
*Alex
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TEMPLE, ANTONINUS PIUS, Temple of Romaorichalcum sestertius (25.11, 6h) Rome mint. Struck AD 141-143.
aNT[-]ONINVS AVG [-] PIVS P P TR P COS III laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right
ROMAE AETERNAE [/] S C ornamented dekastyle temple with the statue of Roma inside; quadriga (suggested) at top.
RIC 623 (scarce); Cohen 703(fr.12); BMC 1279; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 125:24a
ex CNG EAuction 52

The temple of Roma was designed by Hadrian (himself) in AD 121 and completed by Antoninus Pius in 141. It stood facing the forum, and was built back to back with the temple of Venus, which faced the Flavian Amphitheater. The two temples in one building were referred to as the Temple of Venus and Roma ("Templum Veneris et Romae"). Hadrian had to have the colossal statue of Nero removed in order to make room for the temples, which were built on the site of the vestibule of Nero's golden house. (He had Nero's statue placed near the entrance to the Ampitheater, and this provided the nickname, "Colloseum".) Their ruins prove both temples consisted of ten colums, and the coins suggest many decorative details.
3 commentsCharles S
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TEMPLE, ANTONINUS PIUS, Temple of Divus AugustusOrichalcum sestertius (22.23,30mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 159.
ANTONINVS AVG [-] PIVS P P TR P XXII laureate head right
TEMPLVM DIV AVG REST [/] COS IIII [in ex.] [/] S C Octastyle temple of Divus Augustus with statues of Augustus and Livia
ex Triton VI (2003)
The second temple of Divus Augustus, was restored under Antoninus Pius in 158. The reliefs on the pediment cannot be identifed with certainty, but the statuary on the roof can be identified as Augustus in quadriga flanked by Romulus on the left and Aeneas carrying Anchises on the right.
Charles S
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TEMPLE, ANTONINUS PIUS, Temple of Venusorichalcum sestertius (23.78g, 12h). Rome mint struck AD 141-143.
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right
VENERI FELICI S C decastyle temple
RIC 651 (scarce); BMC 1322; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 125:23
ex Jean Elsen et ses Fils (Bruxelles) auction 97; ex coll. A. Senden: l'architecture des monnaies Romaines
F, dark green patina, corroded

Issued on the occasion of the completion of the temple of Venus and Roma in AD 141. This was the largest temple in Rome dedicated to Venus Felix (Happy Venus) and Roma Aeterna (Eternal Rome). Actually it consists of two temples back under one roof. It was designed by Hadrian himself (who, by the way, executed his architect for critisising the project) and dedicated by him in AD 135, and completed by Antoninus Pius.
Charles S
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USTRINUM (PYRE), ANTONINUS PIUS, (Ustrinum Antoninorum)Orichalcum sestertius (21.73, 31mm, 12h). Rome mint, Struck under Marcus Aurelius, AD 161.
DIVVS ANTONINVS, bear head of Antoninus Pius facing right
CONSECRATIO (around) S C (in field) Four tiered funeral pyre or rather an ustrinum surmounted by a statue of Antoninus in a quadriga, facing. The lowest tier is hung with wreaths, the second has a door in the centre with two niches at each side with a statue in each; the third has six niches each with a statue; the fourth is hung with draperies and flanked by torches.
RIC (M.Aurelius) 1266 (Common), BMC 872, Cohen 165, Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 136:15
ex Roma Numismatics; Ex Künker

Minted under Marcus Aurelius in joint reign with Verus, in honour of the funeral and deification of Antoninus Pius. Traditionally the structure on the reverse is called a Funeral Pyre, but there are good arguments to believe this is in fact a stone pyramide building called "ustrinum" where the ashes were kept: see an article at BeastCoins.
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COLUMN, Antoninus PiusAR denarius. 3.46 gr. Bare headed bust right, slight drapery on shoulders. DIVVS ANTONINVS. / Column surmounted by statue of Pius holding eagle and sceptre.Fencing in front. DIVO PIO. RIC III 440 (M.Aurelius). RSC 353
The column of Antoninus Pius was raised by his successors M.Aurelius and L.Verus in the Campus Martius. The column and statue no longer exists but the base with a dedicatory inscription,two sides with a funerary Decursio,and the last side representing the ascent of the Emperor and his wife Faustina to heaven can be seen in the Vatican.

benito
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CAMPGATE, ArcadiusThis unusual reverse may depict a tall wall with a door and 2 windows, or the upper layer could be a building that was actually within the city walls. Another possibility is that the lower layer represents the main gate in the city wall and the upper layer represents a section of the wall elsewhere that had 2 doors. (Ray Wilk)1 comments
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CAMPGATE, ArcadiusArcadius; 383 - 388 AD; mint uncertain, probably TES [thessalonica], 12 mm, 1.1 gms. DN ARCADIUS AVG, Pearl diademed, draped,and cuirassed bust right.
GLORIA REIPVBLICE.
Very unusual engraving on the reverse.

Bruce's collection
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CAMPGATE, ArcadiusObv: ARCADIVS partially visible, bust appears to be pearl-diademed
Rev: GLORIA REIPVBLICE partially visible, multi-level "campgate", TES below
AE4, 13 mm (Ray Wilk)
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CAMPGATE, Constantius II, ArlesCampgate with open doors
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TEMPLE, CARACALLA, Thracia, Augusta Trajana, Schönert-Geiss 259Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 27, 15.62g
obv. AVT M ARHLI (sic!) - ANTWNEINOC
bust, laureate, r.
rev. AVGOVSTHC - TRAIANHC
High base, decorated with garlands, upon which a tetrastyle temple within
Artemis advancing r. with bow, drawing arrow from quiver, dog at feet; on
both sides of base a laurel tree, behind of which, l. and r., half covered, a deer
is jumping.
Schönert-Geiss 259
very rare, good S, green patina, nice rev. details!

Legend error on obverse
Jochen
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TEMPLE, Augustus, AR Denarius MAR VLTAugustus, AR Denarius (3.61 gm). Laureate head right, CAESARI AVGVSTO / Domed hexastyle temple of Mars Ultor (the Avenger) containing legionary eagle between two standards, MAR VLT. RIC I 105a (pg.48); BMCRE 373; RSC 190.4 commentssocalcoins
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ARCH, AUGUSTUS, RIC I : 510.AR Cistophorus (Cistophoric Tetradrachm = 3 denarii) of Pergamum. Struck 19 - 18 B.C.
Obverse: IMP•IX•TR•PO•V. Bare head of Augustus facing right.
Reverse: Triumphal arch surmounted by Augustus in facing triumphal quadriga; IMP IX TR POT V on architrave; S P R SIGNIS RECEPTIS in three lines within arch opening, standards at either side.
Diameter: 24 - 25mm | Weight: 11.7gms | Die Axis: 12
RIC I : 510 | BMC : 703 | RSC : 298

This coin commemorates Augustus' triumphant agreement with the Parthians in 20 B.C. under which they returned the legionary standards captured from Crassus who was defeated and killed at Carrhae thirty-three years earlier (53 B.C.). Augustus installed these standards in the Temple of Mars Ultor.
The reverse of the coin shows the triumphal arch which was awarded to Augustus on the occasion of his recovery of the standards. This was the second triumphal arch awarded to Augustus and, like the earlier arch which had been constructed in 29 BC to honour his victory over Cleopatra, this second arch, which archaeological evidence suggests may actually have incorporated the first arch, stood in close proximity to the Temple of Divus Julius at the southern entrance to the Roman Forum.
2 comments*Alex
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ARCH, Augustus, RIC 359Augustus 27 B.C.-14 A.D. Moneyer L. Vinicius. Rome Mint. 16 B.C. (3.72g, 18.8m, 5h). Obv: Anepigraphic, bare head right. Rev: L Vinicivs in ex., Triumphal arch inscribed SPQR IMP CAE in two lines sur. by Quadriga bearing Augustus, r. holding laurel-branch, l. scepter; smaller arch on sides w archer on l. and slinger on r. RIC I 359 (R2). RSC 544.

This coin depicts Augustus’ triple arch, perhaps the first in Rome. Beginning as a double arch to commemorate his victory at Actium, the third arch was probably added to commemorate the return of the lost standards from Parthia. For a scarce type, this example is well centered and has good details on the reverse including complete legends.
1 commentsLucas H
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CITY-GATE, Augustus, AE26, Emerita, Spain, RPC 32Augustus
27 B.C. – 14 A.D.

Coin: AE26

Obverse: DIVVS AVGVSTVS PA-TER, radiate bust facing left.
Reverse: COL - AVGVST - EMERITA, around the city of Emerita.

Weight: 8.87 g, Diameter: 26.3 x 26 x 2.6 mm, Die axis: 190°, Mint: Emerita, Spain, posthumous issue by Tiberius, 14-37 A.D. Reference: RPC 32
Constantine IV
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TEMPLE, Philip I. 244-249 AD. AE SestertiusPhilip I. 244-249 AD. AE Sestertius. Philip I. 244-249 AD. AE Sestertius (33mm, 17.09 gm). Struck 248 AD. RIC IV 164.
Commemorative issue.

Philip I. 244-249 AD. AE Sestertius (33mm, 17.09 gm). Struck 248 AD. Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Octastyle temple with statue of Roma. RIC IV 164; Banti 52; Cohen 201. aVF. This issue commemorates the millenial anniversary of Rome.

Marcus Julius Verus Philippus, known as Philip I "The Arab," was the Praetorian Prefect, and successor to Gordian III whom he possibly had murdered. After signing a treaty with the Persians, he returned home. During his reign the 1000th anniversary of the foundation of Rome (248 A.D.) was celebrated, and magnificent games were held on a scale rarely seen. In 249 A.D. a series of rebellions occurred, both Philip and his son were killed after their army was defeated near Verona by the forces of Trajan Decius.
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CAMPGATE, Constantine IIAes, folles, 328-9 AD
obv. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
head laur.
rev. PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS
Camp gate, two turrets; no doors; star above; varying number of layers
exe: epsilon SIS two crescents
Ref.: RIC VII 216 Siscia
Rarity: common
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TEMPLE, CARACALLA, (Temple of Diana)Caracalla --AE32, Augusta Trajana. R: Temple of Diana, tree on each side. cf. SNG Evelpedis 1037 3 commentsfeatherz
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TEMPLE, Caracalla, AE 17 Provincial, NicaeaObv. Caracalla Bust Right
Rev. Hexastyle temple of Tyche
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TEMPLE, CARACALLAAE 29. Ancyra. AD 198-217. 17.04 g. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Octastyle temple façade. MHR OΠO ANKVPAC. SNG France 2488 (same dies).
Reverse represents the temple of Augustus at Ancyra (today Ankara).
benito
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CAMPGATE, Crispus, RIC VII 266 Rome - RSFL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES; PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left; two turrets, eight rows, star above, pellet in doorway; RS in exerguecscoppa
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CAMPGATE, Crispus, RIC VII 292 Arelate (Arles)CRISPVS NOB CAES; VIRTVS CAESS; Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left; four turrets (pellet over each turret), with star above, open doors, six rows of blocks, with TA "crescent" RL in ex.
from the collection of cscoppa
cscoppa
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CAMPGATE, Crispus, RIC VII 288 Rome - R wreath QFL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES; PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; laureate, draped, cuirassed bust left (B4-left); Campgate with 8 rows, two turrets, star above; R (wreath) Q in exerguecscoppa
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CAMPGATE, CONSTANTINE II, RIC VII 65 Antioch - SMANTICONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C; PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left; campgate with two turrets, star above, 11 rows of blocks with SMANTI in exergue
cscoppa
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CAMPGATE, Constantine II, RIC VII 83 Heraclea - SMHB• - R4CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C; PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; Campgate with two turrets, star above, 6 block rows; SMHB• in ex. rarity R4cscoppa
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CAMPGATE, Crispus, RIC VII 184 of Siscia - ΔSISIVL CRISPVS NOB C; PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; Laureate head right; Campgate with two turrets with star between, 6 rows of blocks; ΔSIS in ex.; rarity R41 commentscscoppa
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CAMPGATE, Crispus, RIC VII 30 of Heraclea - SMHΓD N FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES; PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; laureate, draped, globe and sceptre in left hand, mappa in right hand; Three turrets, no star, 6 rows of blocks with a pellet in right field and SMHΓ in ex.cscoppa
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CAMPGATE, Constantine I, Unlistedex FORVM - 8603. Bronze AE3, RIC -, aEF, 3.06g, 19.0mm, 180o, Alexandria mint, 329-330 A.D.; obverse CONSTAN-TINVS AVG, laureate head right; reverse PROVIDENTIAE AVGG, campgate with two turrets, star above, eleven layers of stone, wreath and I at sides, SMAL• in ex; extremely rare variety; SOLD...... RIC lists both the laureate and diademed busts for the preceeding issue (SMAL), but for this issue (SMAL•) issue only the diademed bust is recorded.4 commentscscoppa
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CAMPGATE, CONSTANTIUS II, AE3RIC VII 217 of Siscia ΔSIS double cresent2 commentscscoppa
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CAMPGATE, CONSTANTIUS II, RIC VII 37 of AlexandriaFL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C; PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; SMALA; Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left; two turreted campgate with star above, with 6 rows of blockscscoppa
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CAMPGATE, CONSTANTINE I, RIC VII 153 of Nicomedia SMNΔCONSTANTINVS AVG; PROVIDENTIAE AVGG; SMNdelta; Diademed (triple row of perales) head right; two turreted campgate with star above, 6 rows of blockscscoppa
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CAMPGATE, ARCADIUS, RIC IX 62c of ThessalonicaD N ARCADIVS P F AVG; GLORIA REIPVBLICE; gamma/ /TES; Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; two turreted campgate with 6 rows of blocks; gamma in left field & TES in exerguecscoppa
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CAMPGATE, CONSTANTINE I, RIC VII 55 of Cyzicus with SMKA•CONSTANTINVS AVG; PROVIDENTIAE AVGG; SMKA•; Laureate head right; two turrets with star above, eight rows of blockscscoppa
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TEMPLE, CLAUDIUS, (Temple of Artemis at Ephesus) Ionia, Ephesus, Claudius, AD 41-54, AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm
TI. CLAVD CAES AVG. Claudius bare head, facing left. / DIAN-EPHE Cult statue of Diana (Artemis) of Ephesus inside a tetra style temple, set on three tiered base; pediment decorated by figures flanking three windows.
RIC I 118; RPC I 2222; BMCRE 229; RSC 30; Sear Millennium 1839. Ephesus ca. 41-42 AD.
(25 mm, 11.14 g, 6h)
5 comments
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USTRINUM (PYRE), CLAUDIUS IICommemorative AE Antoninianus of Cyzicus, struck A.D.270 - 271, probably under Aurelian.
Obverse: DIVO CLAVDIO. Radiate head of Claudius II Gothicus facing right, three pellets below.
Reverse: CONSACRATIO. Ustrinum or pyre of three storeys, arch in lowest storey, uppermost storey flanked by two statues, flames rising from circular opening at summit.
Diameter: 21mm | Weight: 2.9gms | Die Axis: 6
RIC V i : 267
(RIC mentions only two pellets, but this might simply be an error)
*Alex
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CITY-GATE, COMMODUS -- AUGUSTA TRAIANA177 - 192 AD
struck 191-192 AD
AE 29.5 mm; 15.36 g
Magistrate: L. Aemilius Iustus (Legatus Augusti pro praetore provinciae Thraciae)
O: AV KAI [M] AV KOMOΔOC (or similar) Laureate bust right
R: ΗΓΕ Λ ΑΙΜ ΙΟVСΤ ΑVΓΟVСΤΗС ΤΡΑΙΑΝΗС City gate with 3 towers
Thrace, Augusta Traiana
cf RPC online 10823, citing a Freeman & Sear sale of 2005, without picture.
laney
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CAMPGATE, Constantine II, RIC VII 67, HeracleaObv: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Bust: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev: PROVIDENTIAE CAESS
Campgate, no door, 3 turrets, star above. 6 layers.
Exe: (dot) SMHA (dot)
Date: 317-329 AD
Denom: Ae3
Rated "R4"
From the collection of Bluefish
Bluefish
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CAMPGATE, Constantine I "Eyes to the Heavens"Constantine I
A.D. 328-9
CONSTAN TINVS head with plain diadem, looking up to Heavens
PROVIDEN TIAE AVGG [In honor of the foresight of the Emperors]
campgate with two turrets and star above.
In exergue SMKB dot
RIC VII Cyzicus 57 r5

from the collection of vic9128
4 comments
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TEMPLE, Constantine I, Temple of RomaConstantine I
Autumn 307-Spring 308
CONSTANTINVS P F AVG Laureate head right
CONSERV-VRB SVAE [In honor of the savior of his city] Roma seated facing, head left, in hexastyle temple, globe in right hand, scepter in left, empty pediment, knobs as acroteria
TT in exergue Officina 3
RIC VI Ticinum 93


This type was issued by Maxentius to celebrate the re-building of the great temple of Roma in Rome.

from the collection of vic9128
1 comments
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CAMPGATE, Constantine I, AE3obv: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
rev: PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG
SMTSE in exergue
RIC Thessalonica 154
VF
2 commentswolfgang336
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CAMPGATE, Constantine I, PROVIDENTIAE AVGG RIC VII Arles 286AE3, 19mm, 2.65g

Obverse: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG, ; Laureate head R.

Reverse: PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG, gate with no door, five rows, two turrets, star above.

Exe: PA crescent RL (Arles, officina 1)

RIC V286, 325-6, S.
Robert_Brenchley
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CAMPGATE, Constantine II 316-340 AD.AE of Constantine II 316-340 AD.

Weight: 2.0gr
Ø: 17mm

Obv: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C - Constantine II right.

Rev: PROVIDENTIAE CAESS - Camp-gate.

Exergue: SM A (?) - Minted in ?

F/F

Sear ?? - RIC ?? - VM 38.
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CAMPGATE, Constantine II, RIC vii 272 R4Constantine II: RIC vii 272 page 263: 324 - 325 AD
copper Follis; 2.9 gms, 20 mm
CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
PROVIDENTIAE CAESS
Q*AR - Areles
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CAMPGATE, Constantine I, CyzicusConstantine I - RIC vii 51 R1, 19 mm, 2.4 gms
CONSTAN_TINVS AVG
PROVIDEN_TIAE AVGG
pellet over SMKgamma, Czyicus; 9 rows, 2 turrets, star

bruce's collection
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CAMPGATE, Constantine I, TicinumConsantine I, Ticinum min, 326 - 327 AD; bronze, 19 mm, 2.7 gms.
obv: CONSAN TINVSAVG - Laureate bust right
rev: D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG
Campgae, 6 rows [top row decorated with pellets], two turrets, star; medium archway. RIC vii 207 R4 page 387.
1 comments
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CAMPGATE, Constantine I, LugdunumConstantine I:
CONSTAN_TINVS AVG
PROVIDEN_TAE AVGG
PLG - Lugdunum (Lyons, FR); 6 rows, 2 turrets, star
RIC vii225 Scarce,rarer varient with pellet in doorway, page 136; 20 mm, 3.1 grams
3 comments
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CAMPGATE, Constantine I, Treveri - PTRConstantine I, 324 - 325 AD; Treveri - PTR; 20 mm, 2.7 gms, AE Follis:
CONSTAN_TIVS AVG - Laurate head right, seen from behind.
PROVIDEN_TIAE AVGG
ex: PTR RIC vii 44 C3
Bruce's collection - near mint
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CAMPGATE, Constantine I, AntiochConstantine I the Great
3.55g 19mm 8o
Bronze, dark tone, silvered
mihali84
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CAMPGATE, Constantine IConstantine I the Great
Bronze 3.61g 19mm 2o
Great patina and detail
mihali84
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TEMPLE, CONSTANTINE I as CAESARAE Follis of Carthage, struck A.D.307.
Obverse: CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES. Laureate head of Constantine facing right.
Reverse: CONSERVATO-RES KART SVAE. Hexastyle temple within which is Carthage standing facing left holding fruits in both hands. In exergue, PKΔ.
Diameter: 25.15mm | Weight: 6.4gms
RIC VI : 61

This coin is one of the issues which were struck in A.D.307 to commemorate and advertise Constantine's alliance with Maxentius, reflected in types common to both rulers. Carthage was one of Maxentius' power bases.
*Alex
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CAMPGATE, Constantine I, AE3 Constantinople RIC VII 007Silvered bronze AE3 RIC VII 007, Constantinople (CONS) mint. diameter 18 mm.
Obverse CONSTAN-TINVS AVG.laureate head right; reverse 7 rows of blocks PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG, A in left field,
two turrets, star above. CONS in ex.
NORMAN K
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CAMPGATE, Constantius II Obv.FL.IVL.CONSTANTIVS NOB.C. Laureate bust left
Rev.PROVIDENTIAE CAESS. Camp-gate w/2 turrets & star above. ASIS and crescent in ex.
Mint: Sisica

Sargentus
1 comments
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CAMPGATE, Constantius IIConstantius II; 326 AD, RIC vii 84 R2
FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOBC
PROVIDEN_TIAE CAESS, SMHB pellet [Heraclea] in exergue.
20 mm, 3.1 g; 5 rows, 2 turrets, star. Only very minor damage ue to corrosion on reverse side over the "VSN" portion of the inscription.
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ALTAR, CONSTANTIUS IStruck A.D.307 - 308 under Maxentius, AE Follis of Aquileia.
Obverse: DIVO CONSTANTIO AVG. Veiled head of Constantius I facing right.
Reverse: MEMORIA DIVI CONSTANTI. Monumental altar enclosure, doors embellished with handles in the shape of a ring held in the mouth of a bucranium, surmounted by eagle with wings spread standing facing, head turned to left and holding wreath in its beak; in exergue, AQS.
Diameter: 25mm | Weight: 5.3gms | Die Axis: 6
RIC VI : 127
SCARCE

"Cohen 24 (not giving mintmark) and Voetter, Gerin Cat., p. 62, have AVG only in the obv. legend of this type at Aquileia." - source Curtis Clay.
*Alex
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MAUSOLEUM or SHRINE, CONSTANTIUS IAE Follis of Ticinum, struck A.D.307 - 308 under Maxentius.
Obverse: DIVO CONSTANTIO AVG. Veiled head of Constantius I facing right.
Reverse: MEMORIA DIVI CONSTANTI. Mausoleum or Temple of classical shape with double closed doors embellished with handles in the shape of a ring held in the mouth of a bucranium, apex of roof surmounted by eagle; in exergue, T T.
Diameter: 25mm | Weight: 4.5gms | Die Axis: 12
RIC VI : 97
*Alex
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CAMPGATE, Constantine II 325-326 AD Aes, folles 325-326 AD
obv. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
bust laur., dr., cuir.
rev. PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS
Campgate with two turrets, no doors; varying number of stone layers; star above.
exe: SMH gamma (Heraclea)
Ref.: RIC VII Heraclea 77
Rarity: C1 (common)
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CAMPGATE, Constantine I, UnlistedCONSTAN-TINVS AVG
Laureate bust rt. (B1)
PROVIDEN- TIAE AVGG
ex. SMK[epsilon]dot
RIC VII Cyzicus 24, unlisted
one example on Helvetica's spreadsheet
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