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Domitian: Augustus 81-96 ADDomitian AR Denarius
Denomination: AR Denarius
Year: ca. 81 AD
Bust: Laureate Head Right
Obverse: IMP CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG
Reverse: TR P COS VII
Type: draped throne, back decorated with grain ears, lituus beneath the frame.
Mint: Rome
Weight & Measures: 2.82g; 18mm
RIC: RIC 3 Var (R).
Provenance: Ex. CNG E-Auction 557; Lot 974
Purchase: (part of lot of 8 ancient coins).

Translation: OB: Emperor Caesar Domitianus Augustus
Translation: REV: Tribunicia Potestate, Consul for the 7th time.
Notes: Group 1, first year variant denarius of Domitian. Appears to have lituus beneath frame which would separate from RIC 3.
1 commentsJustin L103/19/24 at 04:40David Atherton: Not one you see everyday!
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Roman Empire, Sextus Pompeius, DenariusObv. MAG • PIVS • IMP • ITER,
Bare head of Pompey the Great right; capis to left, lituus to right.
Rev. CLAS • ET • OR[Æ]/(MAR)IT • EX • S • C,
Neptune, naked but for chlamys on left arm, holding apluster and resting right foot on prow, standing left between the Catanaean brothers Anapias and Amphinomus running in opposite directions, bearing their parents on their shoulders; PRÆF above.
Mint: Uncertain Sicilian mint, 37/6 BC.

19mm 3.81g

Crawford 511/3a; CRI 334; Sydenham 1344; RSC 17 (Pompey the Great); BMCRR Sicily 7-10; Kestner 3783-4; RBW 1785.

Provenance:
Ex Münzen & Medaillen AG Basel, Auction 35 (1967), lot 7.
Ex Paul-Francis Jacquier, Auction 51, 15th September 2023, Lot 455.

The brothers Anapias and Amphinomus carried their parents upon their shoulder to safety during an eruption of Mt. Aetna near their home in Sicily. Familial fidelity was highly valued in Roman society, and was used on this issue along with the obverse depicting the head of Pompey the Great to show his son's, Sextus Pompey, fidelity to his memory (written by New York Sale).
10 commentskc03/18/24 at 22:05gb29400: Beautiful Shocked
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RIC 789A DomitianAR Denarius, 3.44g
Rome mint, 95-96 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XV; Bust of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r., with aegis
Rev: IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P; Minerva stg. l., with thunderbolt and spear, shield at her l. side (M3)
RIC 789A (R3). BMC -. RSC -. BNC -.
Ex JLB Coins, eBay, 7 February 2024. Formerly in NGC holder # 4184475-010, Ch VF.

A second known example of the M3 Minerva type from the 95-96 denarius issue with aegis portrait. Domitian's aegis portraits on denarii were more commonly struck in 84 and 85, sparingly so afterwards. The Rome mint was experimenting with new reverse designs and portrait types for the denarius issues during the last year of the reign. Perhaps the reintroduction of the aegis may have been part of this new programme? Of course we shall never know - Domitian's assassination in September 96 cut short any experimentation with his coinage. This rare variant only came to light recently and has been added to the RIC II.1 Addenda as RIC 789A.
4 commentsDavid Atherton03/18/24 at 19:23quadrans: Nice find 🤗👍
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Hadrian Aureus, RIC² 120HADRIAN (117-138). GOLD Aureus.
AD 118. Rome mint.
Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust right, with slight drapery.
Rev: P M TR P COS II / ORIENS. Radiate and draped bust of Sol right.
Weight: 7.19 g.
Diameter: 18 mm.
RIC² 120; Calicó 1295b.
Condition: Very fine.
Ex History Numis, Belgium.
Ex Numismatik Naumann Auction 135, 508

3 commentsvindelicus03/18/24 at 19:02Serendipity: The golden Sol bust on the reverse is so appropria...
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Hadrian Aureus, RIC² 120HADRIAN (117-138). GOLD Aureus.
AD 118. Rome mint.
Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust right, with slight drapery.
Rev: P M TR P COS II / ORIENS. Radiate and draped bust of Sol right.
Weight: 7.19 g.
Diameter: 18 mm.
RIC² 120; Calicó 1295b.
Condition: Very fine.
Ex History Numis, Belgium.
Ex Numismatik Naumann Auction 135, 508

3 commentsvindelicus03/18/24 at 18:16Jay GT4: Love that reverse
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Hadrian Aureus, RIC² 120HADRIAN (117-138). GOLD Aureus.
AD 118. Rome mint.
Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust right, with slight drapery.
Rev: P M TR P COS II / ORIENS. Radiate and draped bust of Sol right.
Weight: 7.19 g.
Diameter: 18 mm.
RIC² 120; Calicó 1295b.
Condition: Very fine.
Ex History Numis, Belgium.
Ex Numismatik Naumann Auction 135, 508

3 commentsvindelicus03/18/24 at 17:52CPK: A beautiful aureus.
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1911 George V Coronation Silver MedalGreat Britain, George V (1910-36), Official Coronation Silver Medal, 1911, Coronation of George V commemorative, BHM 4022, Eimer 1922b, small size, EF, matt finish, attractively toned, plain edge, weight 12.7g (ASW 0.3777oz), composition 0.925 Ag, 0.075 Cu, diameter 30.7mm, thickness 1.0mm, die axis 0°, London mint, 1911; obverse GEORGE V CROWNED-JUNE 22 1911 arcing above around raised rim, crowned and mantled bust left, wearing Chain of the Garter, with globus cruciger atop ribbon to left, olive branch tied with ribbon behind, B.M raised below orb for engraver Bertram Mackennal, raised border surrounding; reverse QUEEN MARY-JUNE 22 1911 arcing above around raised rim, crowned and draped bust left, wearing pearl and diamond earring with 6-strand pearl choker and 5-strand pearl necklace, Royal Order of Victoria and Albert at breast with badge of the Royal Family Order of George V, ribbon at bottom left, rose branch tied with ribbon behind, B.M. raised at bottom right on ribbon loop for engraver Bertram Mackennal, raised border surrounding; from the Roger Belmar Collection; ex Christopher Eimer (18 Mar 2024); £60.00.1 commentsSerendipity03/18/24 at 15:17Callimachus: Beautiful toning.
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RIC 0789A DomitianusObv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XV, Laureate head right with aegis seen from front
Rev: IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P, Minerva standing left, with thunderbolt and spear; shield at her left side
AR/Denarius (18,46 mm 3.47 g 6h) Struck in Rome 95-96 A.D.
Unpublished variant (aegis) of RIC 789. BMCRE 234, RSC 291
Ex H.D. Rauch Auktion 97 lot 484
3 commentsFlaviusDomitianus03/18/24 at 12:19CPK: Great coin!
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RIC 789A DomitianAR Denarius, 3.44g
Rome mint, 95-96 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XV; Bust of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r., with aegis
Rev: IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P; Minerva stg. l., with thunderbolt and spear, shield at her l. side (M3)
RIC 789A (R3). BMC -. RSC -. BNC -.
Ex JLB Coins, eBay, 7 February 2024. Formerly in NGC holder # 4184475-010, Ch VF.

A second known example of the M3 Minerva type from the 95-96 denarius issue with aegis portrait. Domitian's aegis portraits on denarii were more commonly struck in 84 and 85, sparingly so afterwards. The Rome mint was experimenting with new reverse designs and portrait types for the denarius issues during the last year of the reign. Perhaps the reintroduction of the aegis may have been part of this new programme? Of course we shall never know - Domitian's assassination in September 96 cut short any experimentation with his coinage. This rare variant only came to light recently and has been added to the RIC II.1 Addenda as RIC 789A.
4 commentsDavid Atherton03/18/24 at 12:09Dirk J: Outstanding rarity, congratulations on the piece!
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RIC 789A DomitianAR Denarius, 3.44g
Rome mint, 95-96 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XV; Bust of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r., with aegis
Rev: IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P; Minerva stg. l., with thunderbolt and spear, shield at her l. side (M3)
RIC 789A (R3). BMC -. RSC -. BNC -.
Ex JLB Coins, eBay, 7 February 2024. Formerly in NGC holder # 4184475-010, Ch VF.

A second known example of the M3 Minerva type from the 95-96 denarius issue with aegis portrait. Domitian's aegis portraits on denarii were more commonly struck in 84 and 85, sparingly so afterwards. The Rome mint was experimenting with new reverse designs and portrait types for the denarius issues during the last year of the reign. Perhaps the reintroduction of the aegis may have been part of this new programme? Of course we shall never know - Domitian's assassination in September 96 cut short any experimentation with his coinage. This rare variant only came to light recently and has been added to the RIC II.1 Addenda as RIC 789A.
4 commentsDavid Atherton03/18/24 at 04:00Jay GT4: Great rarity!
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RIC 789A DomitianAR Denarius, 3.44g
Rome mint, 95-96 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XV; Bust of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r., with aegis
Rev: IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P; Minerva stg. l., with thunderbolt and spear, shield at her l. side (M3)
RIC 789A (R3). BMC -. RSC -. BNC -.
Ex JLB Coins, eBay, 7 February 2024. Formerly in NGC holder # 4184475-010, Ch VF.

A second known example of the M3 Minerva type from the 95-96 denarius issue with aegis portrait. Domitian's aegis portraits on denarii were more commonly struck in 84 and 85, sparingly so afterwards. The Rome mint was experimenting with new reverse designs and portrait types for the denarius issues during the last year of the reign. Perhaps the reintroduction of the aegis may have been part of this new programme? Of course we shall never know - Domitian's assassination in September 96 cut short any experimentation with his coinage. This rare variant only came to light recently and has been added to the RIC II.1 Addenda as RIC 789A.
4 commentsDavid Atherton03/18/24 at 03:36CPK: Fantastic rarity - congratulations!
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Herod Agrippa I Prutah (Canopy/barley, Hendin 6274) v.1HEROD AGRIPPA I, AD 41-44
AE Prutah (17.95mm, 2.43g, 1h)
Struck AD 41/2. Jerusalem mint
Obverse: ΒΑϹΙΛΕΩϹ ΑΓΡΙΠΑ around canopy
Reverse: L Ϛ, three heads of barley between two leaves
References: RPC I 4981, Hendin 6274

Dark bronze patina highlighted with earthen deposits. A decent specimen for the type.
1 commentsCPK03/18/24 at 02:43David Atherton: Very nice!
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Marcus Aurelius Denarius (Seated Victory, RIC III 303 var.) v.1MARCUS AURELIUS, AD 161-180
AR Denarius (18.15mm, 3.60g, 6h)
Struck AD 174. Rome mint
Obverse: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVIII, laureate and cuirassed bust of Marcus Aurelius right
Reverse: IMP VII COS III, Victory seated left, holding patera and palm
References: RIC III 303 var. (bust type), MIR 281-4/35

Toned with an outstanding portrait. An extremely rare variant featuring a cuirassed bust.
This coin illustrated on wildwinds.com
6 commentsCPK03/17/24 at 23:57Serendipity: Absolute masterpiece!
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Vespasian Denarius (SALVS AVG, RIC II 513) v.1VESPASIAN, AD 69-79
AR Denarius (19.05mm, 3.59g, 12h)
Struck AD 73. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CAES VESP AVG CEN, laureate head of Vespasian right
Reverse: SALVS AVG, Salus seated left, holding patera in extended right hand and resting left hand at side
References: RIC II 513, RCV 2307 var. (obv. leg.)

Lightly toned. A well-struck specimen of good weight, with a fine portrait and underlying luster. Formerly in NGC holder (2119234-002), graded Ch VF.
2 commentsCPK03/17/24 at 04:18Jay GT4: Wonderful portrait
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Constantine I SPES PVBLIC ConstantinopleConstantine I
A.D. 327
Ӕ nummus 19mm 2.6g
CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG; laureate head right
SPES PVBLIC; chi-rho atop standard of 3 medallions impaling snake, in left field A.
in ex. CONS
RIC VII Constantinople 19
3 commentsVictor C03/17/24 at 03:57paul1888: A very important coin. Great addition to your col...
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Marcus Aurelius Denarius (Seated Victory, RIC III 303 var.) v.1MARCUS AURELIUS, AD 161-180
AR Denarius (18.15mm, 3.60g, 6h)
Struck AD 174. Rome mint
Obverse: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVIII, laureate and cuirassed bust of Marcus Aurelius right
Reverse: IMP VII COS III, Victory seated left, holding patera and palm
References: RIC III 303 var. (bust type), MIR 281-4/35

Toned with an outstanding portrait. An extremely rare variant featuring a cuirassed bust.
This coin illustrated on wildwinds.com
6 commentsCPK03/17/24 at 01:15Enodia: Very high wow factor!
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Vespasian Denarius (SALVS AVG, RIC II 513) v.1VESPASIAN, AD 69-79
AR Denarius (19.05mm, 3.59g, 12h)
Struck AD 73. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CAES VESP AVG CEN, laureate head of Vespasian right
Reverse: SALVS AVG, Salus seated left, holding patera in extended right hand and resting left hand at side
References: RIC II 513, RCV 2307 var. (obv. leg.)

Lightly toned. A well-struck specimen of good weight, with a fine portrait and underlying luster. Formerly in NGC holder (2119234-002), graded Ch VF.
2 commentsCPK03/16/24 at 21:41vindelicus: Great portrait!
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Constantine I LIBERTAS PVBLICA ConstantinopleConstantine I
A.D. 327-8
Ӕ nummus 20mm 3.0g
CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG; diademed head right
LIBERTAS PVBLICA; Victory standing left on galley, wreath in both hands; in left field B.
in ex. CONS
RIC VII Constantinople 25
4 commentsVictor C03/16/24 at 21:28CPK: A sharp example!
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Constantine I SPES PVBLIC ConstantinopleConstantine I
A.D. 327
Ӕ nummus 19mm 2.6g
CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG; laureate head right
SPES PVBLIC; chi-rho atop standard of 3 medallions impaling snake, in left field A.
in ex. CONS
RIC VII Constantinople 19
3 commentsVictor C03/16/24 at 21:28CPK: Very nice!
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Constantine I...S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI from Constantinople...uniqueConstantine I
circa A.D. 330
20mm 3.1g
CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG; Rosette-diademed head right, with slight drapery on left shoulder.
S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Victory standing front, head to left, holding wreath in her right hand and palm frond in her left.
In ex. CONSA
RIC VII Constantinople –

unique example which copies a denarius of Trajan
1 commentsVictor C03/16/24 at 21:27CPK: Fantastic rarity - congratulations
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Caligula sestertiusCaligula
Ae sestertius
22.3 g, 34 mm
40-41 AD
Obv: C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR P IIII P P PIETAS. Pietas, veiled, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and resting left arm on a small draped figure, standing on a basis, facing
Rev: DIVO AVG S C. Front view of hexastyle garlanded temple surmounted by quadriga. In front, Caligula, veiled and togate, sacrifices with patera over garlanded altar right; one attendant leads bull to altar right; a second holds patera.

Commemoration of the finalisation of the Divus Augustus temple. Erected on the Palatine Hill, it stands on the grounds where Augustus once resided before entering public service. The Roman Senate made a vow to construct it shortly after the emperor's death in AD 14, and the project reached completion around AD 37. This coin was minted during that period, coinciding with the dedication of the temple over the last two days of August in the same year—the month renamed in honor of Augustus.

Pontifex Maximus Caligula presided over the sacrificial ceremonies, as noted by Cassius Dio. Caligula's ordered commemorative events were exceptionally lavish, featuring a two-day horse race and the slaying of 400 bears and an equivalent number of wild beasts from Libya. Caligula also postponed all legal proceedings and suspended mourning to ensure widespread attendance. The temple's last recorded mention was on May 27, AD 218. Subsequently, it was entirely destroyed, and its stones were likely quarried for future construction projects. The site remains unexcavated, leaving its original appearance to be reconstructed solely from depictions on Roman coinage, with the present type being particularly significant in this regard.
1 commentsJayAg4703/16/24 at 16:15CPK: Fascinating reverse type.
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C. Julius Caesar and P. Sepullius Macer, Denarius, Sydenham 1073.C. Julius Caesar and P. Sepullius Macer, Denarius, Rome.
Lifetime issue, February-March 44 BC.
Obv.: Wreathed head of Caesar r.; before, CAESAR; behind, DICT PERPETVO.
Rev.: Venus standing l., holding Victory and sceptre; at bottom of sceptre, shield; behind, P SEPVLLIVS; before, MACER.
Ref.: Crawford 480/10; Julia 48, Sepullia 3; Sydenham 1073.
18 mm/3.35 g.
Field find with uneven toning, some corrosion, traces of circulation and scratches. Otherwise fine-very fine.
Not in beautyful condition, but a wonderful piece of history.
1 commentsvindelicus03/16/24 at 16:10CPK: Great coin & a historic type!
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RIC II 1² Domitian 0330Obv.: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P IIII
Rev.: IMP VIIII COS XI CENS POTES P P
Domitian 81-96, Aureus 85, Rom, 21mm 7,70g, +ss, (R2), RIC II 1² this coin cited
Calicó 864 this coin, Ex. Naville II 1922 L539, INV:R263
Ex. Aureo & Calicó A418 Lot 498, 18.10.23
7 commentsDirk J03/16/24 at 13:35Dirk J: @tito labieno, Thank you, my mistake, you're ...
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Constantine I CONSERVATORES KART SVAE from Carthage
Constantine I
A.D. 307
24x25mm 6.3g
CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES; laureate head right
CONSERVATORES KART SVAE; Carthage standing facing, head left, holding fruits in both hands, within hexastyle temple
with plain pediment.
In ex. PKΔ
RIC VI Carthage 61
2 commentsVictor C03/16/24 at 05:08Victor C: yes, it's a nice upgrade
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Sicily, Akragas Hemidrachm (Eagle/crab, SNG ANS 1003-9) v.1SICILY, AKRAGAS
AR Hemidrachm (14.76mm, 1.86g, 2h)
Struck 420-406 BC
Obverse: Eagle facing left, standing on and tearing at hare
Reverse: Crab; below, fish swimming right
References: SNG ANS 1003-9

Well-centered strike with attractive toning.

The ancient city of Akragas came into being around 582 BC, as a colony founded by Greeks from Gela, a city about 40 miles to the east. The site was well-chosen, strategically located on a high plateau near the Hypsas and Acragas rivers and controlling a vast and rich agricultural area.
By the 5th century BC, Akragas had become the second-largest city on the island (behind Syracuse), with a population of perhaps 200,000 people, and had become a leader in the art and culture of the Classical period. Part of that artistic brilliance was manifested in the city’s coinage, which includes some of the most beautiful and recognized coins of the ancient world. This coin, though small, showcases that artistic talent with finely rendered naturalistic images of various creatures, notably the crab, which was the symbol of the ancient city.
1 commentsCPK03/16/24 at 02:31v-drome: Yes beautiful! Your dichalkons, too.
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Constantine I CONSERVATORES KART SVAE from Carthage
Constantine I
A.D. 307
24x25mm 6.3g
CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES; laureate head right
CONSERVATORES KART SVAE; Carthage standing facing, head left, holding fruits in both hands, within hexastyle temple
with plain pediment.
In ex. PKΔ
RIC VI Carthage 61
2 commentsVictor C03/16/24 at 01:55Callimachus: Beautiful coin of Constantine as Caesar.
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The London Mint. CT 7.03.019; RIC VI -Constantine I BI Nummus. London, c. AD 311-312. CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, laureate, helmeted and cuirassed bust right. holding spear forwards in right hand and shield in left / COMITI AVGG NN, Sol standing left, chlamys falling from left shoulder, right hand holding up globe, left whip; star in right field, PLN in exergue. 4.25g, 21mm, 7h.

Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 28, 12th December 2023, Lot 4344.
Ex Dr Lars Ramskold Collection (Leu Numismatik Web Auction 26, 8th July 2023, Lot 5146).

CT Rarity: RR (one of four known examples).
1 commentsPaulus J03/15/24 at 23:16CPK: Interesting piece.
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Providentia, Marcus Aurelius Silver DenariusMarcus Aurelius (7 Mar 161 - 17 Mar 180 CE), Silver Denarius, RIC III 170, RSC II 881, BMCRE IV 439, Hunter II 37, Cohen III 881, SRCV II -, EF, sharply struck, beautifully toned, radiating flow lines on the obverse, reverse slightly off-centre with some weakness in legends and scattered light porosity, closed flan crack, plain edge, weight 3.25g, composition Ag, diameter 19.0×18.0mm, thickness 3.13mm, die axis 180°, Rome mint, Dec 166 - Dec 167 CE; obverse M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, laureate head right; reverse TR P [X]XI•IMP IIII COS [III], Providentia, draped, standing half-left, wand over globe in right hand, long sceptre vertical in left; from the Roger Belmar Collection; ex Sovereign Rarities (3 Dec 2022); ex Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang Collection, Part II, Leu Numismatik web auction 21 (19 Jul 2022), lot 4265; ex Peus 378 (28 Apr 2004), lot 658; £375.00.

Providentia is most often depicted clothed in a matron’s gown, holding a cornucopia or long sceptre in her left hand and in her right a short wand, which she points to a globe. She holds this globe in her right hand or it lies at her feet. The type is intended to mark the power and wisdom of the emperor, who ruled the Roman world.

Providentia is the personification of the ability to foresee and to make provision for the future. This ability was considered essential for the emperor and providentia was among the embodiments of virtues that were part of the imperial cult. Cicero said that providentia, memoria (memory) and intellegentia (understanding) are the three main components of prudentia, the knowledge what is good or bad or neither.
1 commentsSerendipity03/15/24 at 18:28Skyler: Great portrait
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Great Britain Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson 1758 - 1805Medal Commemorating the Wreck of HMS 'Foudroyant', 1897

Copper medal, Brown BHM 3613, Eimer 1813, Hardy 107, AT, scratches and marks, pendant loop attached, 28.58g, 38.1mm, 0o, Birmingham mint, after 1897; obverse ·:· HORATIO. VISCOUNT NELSON ·:·, uniformed bust facing slightly left, wearing tricorne decorated with diamond aigrette; BORN, 29th SEPTEMBER, 1758/DIED, 21st OCTOBER, 1805 / in two lines below, REG: No 311490 in small lettering along the bottom; reverse "FOUDROYANT," LORD NELSON'S FLAGSHIP., the HMS Foudroyant under sail left, COMMENCED BUILDING 1789 / LAUNCHED AT PLYMOUTH APRIL 1798 / WRECKED AT BLACK POOL / JUNE 16TH, 1897 in five lines below, MEDAL STRUCK FROM COPPER OF VESSEL AFTER BREAKING UP in small lettering along the bottom.; ex J. Eric Engstrom Collection.

Descriptive Write-Up and Photo Credits: Forum Ancient Coins

Per Wikipedia the Foudroyant was Lord Nelson’s flagship from June 6, 1799 until the end of June 1800.
3 commentsTracy Aiello03/15/24 at 14:15Enodia: Excellent!
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Phoenicia, Tyre. AE 13, RPCI - 4739Turreted and veiled bust of Tyche right.
Palm tree with fruits, date: 180 City Era = 54/5 AD.
Rouvier-2135.
12.0-12.6 mm, 2.82 gr.

ex Forum Ancient Coins, David Surber.
1 commentsPekka K03/15/24 at 12:17Anaximander: A rarity that deserves mention in RPC, apparently....
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Domitian Quadrans (Rhinoceros, RIC II 250) v.1DOMITIAN, AD 81-96
AE Quadrans (17.62mm, 2.58g, 6h)
Struck AD 84/5. Rome mint
Obverse: African rhinoceros, head down, charging left
Reverse: IMP DOMIT AVG GERM around large S C
References: RIC II 250, RCV 2835

A choice specimen, perfectly centered and well-struck from artistic dies. This type recalls a rhinoceros which fought in the Colosseum during Domitian's reign; these coins were likely distributed as largesse to the crowds in attendance on that occasion.
1 commentsCPK03/15/24 at 10:37Serendipity: An African rhino on a Roman coin!
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SANFORD DUNCAN TOKEN 1850-1859
Obverse: SANDFORD DUNCAN / 474 MAIN ST. / LOUISVILLE. Eagle with shield, arrows, and olive branch
Reverse: IMPORTER / AND / JOBBER OF / SILKS and FANCY / DRY GOOD / 474 MAIN ST. / LOUISVILLE
3 commentsSkyler03/15/24 at 10:32Serendipity: No imperfections and hairlines! Flawless period pi...
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Great Britain Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson 1758 - 1805Medal Commemorating the Wreck of HMS 'Foudroyant', 1897

Copper medal, Brown BHM 3613, Eimer 1813, Hardy 107, AT, scratches and marks, pendant loop attached, 28.58g, 38.1mm, 0o, Birmingham mint, after 1897; obverse ·:· HORATIO. VISCOUNT NELSON ·:·, uniformed bust facing slightly left, wearing tricorne decorated with diamond aigrette; BORN, 29th SEPTEMBER, 1758/DIED, 21st OCTOBER, 1805 / in two lines below, REG: No 311490 in small lettering along the bottom; reverse "FOUDROYANT," LORD NELSON'S FLAGSHIP., the HMS Foudroyant under sail left, COMMENCED BUILDING 1789 / LAUNCHED AT PLYMOUTH APRIL 1798 / WRECKED AT BLACK POOL / JUNE 16TH, 1897 in five lines below, MEDAL STRUCK FROM COPPER OF VESSEL AFTER BREAKING UP in small lettering along the bottom.; ex J. Eric Engstrom Collection.

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Per Wikipedia the Foudroyant was Lord Nelson’s flagship from June 6, 1799 until the end of June 1800.
3 commentsTracy Aiello03/15/24 at 04:21Serendipity: Nice historical commemorative!
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Constantine I PROVIDENTIAE AVGG from ArlesConstantine I
A.D. 327
20x21mm 3.6g
CONSTAN-TINVS AVG; laureate head right.
PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG; camp gate, two turrets, no doors, star above; S-F across fields.
In ex. ARLS
RIC VII Arles 309
1 commentsVictor C03/15/24 at 02:52CPK: Very nice, sharp example.
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SANFORD DUNCAN TOKEN 1850-1859
Obverse: SANDFORD DUNCAN / 474 MAIN ST. / LOUISVILLE. Eagle with shield, arrows, and olive branch
Reverse: IMPORTER / AND / JOBBER OF / SILKS and FANCY / DRY GOOD / 474 MAIN ST. / LOUISVILLE
3 commentsSkyler03/15/24 at 02:12CPK: Wow, that is mint fresh! Beautiful!
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Great Britain Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson 1758 - 1805Medal Commemorating the Wreck of HMS 'Foudroyant', 1897

Copper medal, Brown BHM 3613, Eimer 1813, Hardy 107, AT, scratches and marks, pendant loop attached, 28.58g, 38.1mm, 0o, Birmingham mint, after 1897; obverse ·:· HORATIO. VISCOUNT NELSON ·:·, uniformed bust facing slightly left, wearing tricorne decorated with diamond aigrette; BORN, 29th SEPTEMBER, 1758/DIED, 21st OCTOBER, 1805 / in two lines below, REG: No 311490 in small lettering along the bottom; reverse "FOUDROYANT," LORD NELSON'S FLAGSHIP., the HMS Foudroyant under sail left, COMMENCED BUILDING 1789 / LAUNCHED AT PLYMOUTH APRIL 1798 / WRECKED AT BLACK POOL / JUNE 16TH, 1897 in five lines below, MEDAL STRUCK FROM COPPER OF VESSEL AFTER BREAKING UP in small lettering along the bottom.; ex J. Eric Engstrom Collection.

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Per Wikipedia the Foudroyant was Lord Nelson’s flagship from June 6, 1799 until the end of June 1800.
3 commentsTracy Aiello03/15/24 at 02:11CPK: Lovely historic medal!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Domitian, AE Quadrans, RIC II 250DOMITIAN, AD 81-96
AE Quadrans (17.62mm, 2.58g, 6h)
Struck AD 84/5. Rome mint
Obverse: African rhinoceros, head down, charging left
Reverse: IMP DOMIT AVG GERM around large S C
References: RIC II 250, RCV 2835

A choice specimen, perfectly centered and well-struck from artistic dies.
7 commentsCPK03/15/24 at 01:09paul1888: Beautiful obverse.
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SANFORD DUNCAN TOKEN 1850-1859
Obverse: SANDFORD DUNCAN / 474 MAIN ST. / LOUISVILLE. Eagle with shield, arrows, and olive branch
Reverse: IMPORTER / AND / JOBBER OF / SILKS and FANCY / DRY GOOD / 474 MAIN ST. / LOUISVILLE
3 commentsSkyler03/15/24 at 00:45Tracy Aiello: Nice token!
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Marcus Aurelius Denarius (Seated Victory, RIC III 303 var.) v.1MARCUS AURELIUS, AD 161-180
AR Denarius (18.15mm, 3.60g, 6h)
Struck AD 174. Rome mint
Obverse: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVIII, laureate and cuirassed bust of Marcus Aurelius right
Reverse: IMP VII COS III, Victory seated left, holding patera and palm
References: RIC III 303 var. (bust type), MIR 281-4/35

Toned with an outstanding portrait. An extremely rare variant featuring a cuirassed bust.
This coin illustrated on wildwinds.com
6 commentsCPK03/14/24 at 22:05CPK: Thank you! Ken, I use GIMP to do my post-shoot edi...
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Claudius II Double StruckClaudius II Gothicus, 268 - 270 AD, RIC V 14, Cohen 6
OBV: IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right
REV: AEQVITAS AVG, Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopiae.
1 commentsSRukke03/14/24 at 20:29Ken W2: Cool error coin.
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Marcus Aurelius Denarius (Seated Victory, RIC III 303 var.) v.1MARCUS AURELIUS, AD 161-180
AR Denarius (18.15mm, 3.60g, 6h)
Struck AD 174. Rome mint
Obverse: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVIII, laureate and cuirassed bust of Marcus Aurelius right
Reverse: IMP VII COS III, Victory seated left, holding patera and palm
References: RIC III 303 var. (bust type), MIR 281-4/35

Toned with an outstanding portrait. An extremely rare variant featuring a cuirassed bust.
This coin illustrated on wildwinds.com
6 commentsCPK03/14/24 at 20:26Ken W2: Beautiful coin! Great presentation too. How do yo...
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Attica, Athens Tetradrachm (Athena/owl, HGC 4 1597) v.1ATTICA, ATHENS
AR Tetradrachm (24.57mm, 17.21g, 8h)
Struck 454-404 BC
Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye
Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left; ΑΘΕ to right; all within incuse square
References: HGC 4, 1597

Lightly toned. These large silver tetradrachms were struck in huge numbers by Athens during its golden age in the mid-5th century BC, to pay for the city-state's grandiose building projects and expansionist wars. They are among the most recognized and most iconic coins of ancient history.
4 commentsCPK03/14/24 at 15:09vindelicus: Very nice coin with a beautyful toning.
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1.09 Constantine as Caesar: Antioch follis.Follis, ca 307, Antioch mint.
Obverse: FL VAL CONSTANTINVS NOB CAESAR / Laureate bust of Constantine.
Reverse: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI / Genius standing, chlamys over left shoulder & hanging low, pouring liquid from patera, holding cornucopiae. S in right field.
Mint mark: ANT:
9.21 gm., 27 mm.
PBCC #1086; unlisted in RIC and Sear.
1 commentsCallimachus03/14/24 at 11:21CPK: That's a great early follis of Constantine
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Phoenicia, Tyre AE (Tyche/palm, RPC 4739) v.1PHOENICIA, TYRE
Time of Nero
AE (13.75mm, 3.06g, 12h)
Struck AD 54/5
Obverse: Veiled head of Tyche with palm right
Reverse: ΤΥ ΙΕΡΑ ΑΣΥ, 𐤋𐤑𐤓, ΡΠ, palm tree
References: RPC Online, Vol. I, No. 4739.4 (this coin)
This coin illustrated on wildwinds.com

A very rare type with good surfaces and detail.
1 commentsCPK03/14/24 at 03:27Jay GT4: A great type. Really like the palm tree
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CALABRIA, Taras. AR Diobol, c. 380-325 BC. AR. 1.10 g. 11.30 mm.
Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with a hippocamp.
Rev. Herakles standing right, strangling the Nemean lion; in left field, club and bow; [Δ to upper left].
HN Italy 914; Vlasto 1276.
About VF.
2 commentsLeo03/14/24 at 02:25Jay GT4: Dynamic reverse!
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RPC 2649 DomitianÆ Obol, 5.12g
Alexandria mint, 91-92 AD
Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΔΟΜΙΤ ϹƐΒ ΓƐΡΜ; Head of Domitian, laureate, r.
Rev: LΙA; Dolphin coiled round anchor
RPC 2649 (13 spec.). Emmett 308.11. Dattari-Savio 600.
Acquired from Herakles, January 2024. Ex Naville Auction 76, 2 October 2022, lot 183.

A decently rare Alexandrian obol from Domitian's regnal year 11. The dolphin is the totem animal of Poseidon and likely can be viewed in that context here. One cannot help but be reminded of an identical dolphin and anchor pulvinar type struck previously by Titus and Domitian between 80-82 at Rome on the denarius. This coin is cited in the RPC online database. https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coin/438475
4 commentsDavid Atherton03/14/24 at 00:21Serendipity: Festina lente! Make haste slowly!
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BCC M125 Trajan Isis CrownCaesarea Minima
Trajan 98-117CE
Alexandria Mint
AE Dichalkon
Obv: Laureate head of Trajan right.
Rev: Headress of Isis,
Date LI-Z? (regnal year 17)
14.0 mm. 1.26gm. Axis: 330 (11hr)
RPC III 4819; Emmett 710.17
Hamburger ---, not listed.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1972
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
1 commentsv-drome03/14/24 at 00:10Serendipity: A Roman emperor and Egyptian goddess. Interesting ...
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Attica, Athens Tetradrachm (Athena/owl, HGC 4 1597) v.1ATTICA, ATHENS
AR Tetradrachm (24.57mm, 17.21g, 8h)
Struck 454-404 BC
Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye
Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left; ΑΘΕ to right; all within incuse square
References: HGC 4, 1597

Lightly toned. These large silver tetradrachms were struck in huge numbers by Athens during its golden age in the mid-5th century BC, to pay for the city-state's grandiose building projects and expansionist wars. They are among the most recognized and most iconic coins of ancient history.
4 commentsCPK03/13/24 at 23:47Serendipity: Yes, you’ve almost got the entire crest!
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Tiberius Denarius (PONTIF MAXIM, RIC I 26) v.1TIBERIUS, AD 14-37
AR Denarius (18.61mm, 3.72g, 12h)
Struck AD 16-21. Lugdunum mint
Obverse: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Tiberius right
Reverse: PONTIF MAXIM, female figure seated right, holding vertical scepter and branch, on chair with plain legs above double line
References: RIC I 26, RCV 1763

Old cabinet toning. Some corrosion pits on reverse. Fine portrait of Tiberius.
From the A.K. Collection.

This coin was published in the numismatic journal Money Trend (Jan. 2008 issue), in Dr. Wendelin Kellner's article "Ungewöhnliche und
irreguläre Römermünzen" (page 135, abb. 2)
2 commentsCPK03/13/24 at 23:43Serendipity: The famous tribute penny!
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Great Britain Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson 1758 - 1805Centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar, WM Medal

Silver medal, Hardy 110, Brown BHM 3923, Eimer –, EF, light scratches and marks, weight 11.628g, maximum diameter 31.8mm, die axis 0o, 1905; obverse HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON . K · B · DUKE OF BRONTE · &, uniformed bust of Admiral Lord Nelson left; reverse ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY, CENTENARY / OF THE / BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR / 1905 in four lines above, view of the naval battle, TRAFALGAR / OCT.21.1805 in two lines in exergue; from the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.

Struck by Spink & Sons, after Küchler.

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4 commentsTracy Aiello03/13/24 at 23:37Serendipity: Visually stunning medal and excellent write-up!
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CALABRIA, Taras. AR Diobol, c. 380-325 BC. AR. 1.10 g. 11.30 mm.
Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with a hippocamp.
Rev. Herakles standing right, strangling the Nemean lion; in left field, club and bow; [Δ to upper left].
HN Italy 914; Vlasto 1276.
About VF.
2 commentsLeo03/13/24 at 22:23CPK: Nice coin.
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RPC 2649 DomitianÆ Obol, 5.12g
Alexandria mint, 91-92 AD
Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΔΟΜΙΤ ϹƐΒ ΓƐΡΜ; Head of Domitian, laureate, r.
Rev: LΙA; Dolphin coiled round anchor
RPC 2649 (13 spec.). Emmett 308.11. Dattari-Savio 600.
Acquired from Herakles, January 2024. Ex Naville Auction 76, 2 October 2022, lot 183.

A decently rare Alexandrian obol from Domitian's regnal year 11. The dolphin is the totem animal of Poseidon and likely can be viewed in that context here. One cannot help but be reminded of an identical dolphin and anchor pulvinar type struck previously by Titus and Domitian between 80-82 at Rome on the denarius. This coin is cited in the RPC online database. https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coin/438475
4 commentsDavid Atherton03/13/24 at 16:51quadrans: Nice find 🤗👍
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Attica, Athens Tetradrachm (Athena/owl, HGC 4 1597) v.1ATTICA, ATHENS
AR Tetradrachm (24.57mm, 17.21g, 8h)
Struck 454-404 BC
Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye
Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left; ΑΘΕ to right; all within incuse square
References: HGC 4, 1597

Lightly toned. These large silver tetradrachms were struck in huge numbers by Athens during its golden age in the mid-5th century BC, to pay for the city-state's grandiose building projects and expansionist wars. They are among the most recognized and most iconic coins of ancient history.
4 commentsCPK03/13/24 at 13:23Tracy Aiello: An iconic and beautiful type.
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Tiberius Denarius (PONTIF MAXIM, RIC I 26) v.1TIBERIUS, AD 14-37
AR Denarius (18.61mm, 3.72g, 12h)
Struck AD 16-21. Lugdunum mint
Obverse: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Tiberius right
Reverse: PONTIF MAXIM, female figure seated right, holding vertical scepter and branch, on chair with plain legs above double line
References: RIC I 26, RCV 1763

Old cabinet toning. Some corrosion pits on reverse. Fine portrait of Tiberius.
From the A.K. Collection.

This coin was published in the numismatic journal Money Trend (Jan. 2008 issue), in Dr. Wendelin Kellner's article "Ungewöhnliche und
irreguläre Römermünzen" (page 135, abb. 2)
2 commentsCPK03/13/24 at 06:46David Atherton: Iconic!
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Gallienus Virtus RIC V 534Gallienus, Mediolanum (Milan), 253 - 268 AD, Struck 264 AD, 20mm, 2.55g, RIC V Gallienus 534k: Subtype 1
OBV: GALLIENVS AVG, Radiated head of Galienus
REV: VIRTVS AVG, Virtus standing facing left carrying spear and shield, around legend
1 commentsSRukke03/13/24 at 04:15Jay GT4: Detailed reverse
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Attica, Athens Tetradrachm (Athena/owl, HGC 4 1597) v.1ATTICA, ATHENS
AR Tetradrachm (24.57mm, 17.21g, 8h)
Struck 454-404 BC
Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye
Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left; ΑΘΕ to right; all within incuse square
References: HGC 4, 1597

Lightly toned. These large silver tetradrachms were struck in huge numbers by Athens during its golden age in the mid-5th century BC, to pay for the city-state's grandiose building projects and expansionist wars. They are among the most recognized and most iconic coins of ancient history.
4 commentsCPK03/13/24 at 04:14Jay GT4: Fantastic! Almost the entire crest is on flan.
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RPC 2649 DomitianÆ Obol, 5.12g
Alexandria mint, 91-92 AD
Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΔΟΜΙΤ ϹƐΒ ΓƐΡΜ; Head of Domitian, laureate, r.
Rev: LΙA; Dolphin coiled round anchor
RPC 2649 (13 spec.). Emmett 308.11. Dattari-Savio 600.
Acquired from Herakles, January 2024. Ex Naville Auction 76, 2 October 2022, lot 183.

A decently rare Alexandrian obol from Domitian's regnal year 11. The dolphin is the totem animal of Poseidon and likely can be viewed in that context here. One cannot help but be reminded of an identical dolphin and anchor pulvinar type struck previously by Titus and Domitian between 80-82 at Rome on the denarius. This coin is cited in the RPC online database. https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coin/438475
4 commentsDavid Atherton03/13/24 at 04:13Jay GT4: Love the reverse
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Great Britain Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson 1758 - 1805Centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar, WM Medal

Silver medal, Hardy 110, Brown BHM 3923, Eimer –, EF, light scratches and marks, weight 11.628g, maximum diameter 31.8mm, die axis 0o, 1905; obverse HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON . K · B · DUKE OF BRONTE · &, uniformed bust of Admiral Lord Nelson left; reverse ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY, CENTENARY / OF THE / BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR / 1905 in four lines above, view of the naval battle, TRAFALGAR / OCT.21.1805 in two lines in exergue; from the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.

Struck by Spink & Sons, after Küchler.

Descriptive Write-Up and Photo Credits: Forum Ancient Coins.
4 commentsTracy Aiello03/13/24 at 03:02Skyler: Very lifelike portrait
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RPC 2649 DomitianÆ Obol, 5.12g
Alexandria mint, 91-92 AD
Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΔΟΜΙΤ ϹƐΒ ΓƐΡΜ; Head of Domitian, laureate, r.
Rev: LΙA; Dolphin coiled round anchor
RPC 2649 (13 spec.). Emmett 308.11. Dattari-Savio 600.
Acquired from Herakles, January 2024. Ex Naville Auction 76, 2 October 2022, lot 183.

A decently rare Alexandrian obol from Domitian's regnal year 11. The dolphin is the totem animal of Poseidon and likely can be viewed in that context here. One cannot help but be reminded of an identical dolphin and anchor pulvinar type struck previously by Titus and Domitian between 80-82 at Rome on the denarius. This coin is cited in the RPC online database. https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coin/438475
4 commentsDavid Atherton03/13/24 at 02:32CPK: A very attractive example!
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Taras, Calabria 272-240/35 BC
AR Didrachm (21mm, 6.11g)
Philemenos magistrate.
O: Naked boy riding horse right; [ΦI] before, ΦIΛHME-NOΣ (magistrate) below.
R: Taras riding dolphin right, holding tripod in extended right hand, trident upwards in left; filleted bucranium in field to right, [T]APAΣ below.
D'Andrea XLIV, 1391; Vlasto 884-87; SNG ANS 1204; HGC I, 891; HN Italy 1035
Scarce
ex Senatus Consulto
3 commentsEnodia03/13/24 at 02:16CPK: Very nice!
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Great Britain Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson 1758 - 1805Centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar, WM Medal

Silver medal, Hardy 110, Brown BHM 3923, Eimer –, EF, light scratches and marks, weight 11.628g, maximum diameter 31.8mm, die axis 0o, 1905; obverse HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON . K · B · DUKE OF BRONTE · &, uniformed bust of Admiral Lord Nelson left; reverse ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY, CENTENARY / OF THE / BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR / 1905 in four lines above, view of the naval battle, TRAFALGAR / OCT.21.1805 in two lines in exergue; from the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.

Struck by Spink & Sons, after Küchler.

Descriptive Write-Up and Photo Credits: Forum Ancient Coins.
4 commentsTracy Aiello03/13/24 at 02:15CPK: Beautiful medal!
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Trajan Sestertius (Victory raising trophy, RIC II 523) v.1TRAJAN, AD 98-117
AE Sestertius (34.59mm, 24.59g, 5h)
Struck AD 103-111. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate head of Trajan right, slight drapery on far shoulder
Reverse: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Victory, draped, stepping left holding palm in left hand and with right hand setting a trophy upright left; trophy has two oblong shields at base; S C in exergue
References: RIC II 523

Lightly toned orichalcum color.
2 commentsCPK03/13/24 at 00:15David Atherton: Excellent addition!
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Great Britain Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson 1758 - 1805Centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar, WM Medal

Silver medal, Hardy 110, Brown BHM 3923, Eimer –, EF, light scratches and marks, weight 11.628g, maximum diameter 31.8mm, die axis 0o, 1905; obverse HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON . K · B · DUKE OF BRONTE · &, uniformed bust of Admiral Lord Nelson left; reverse ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY, CENTENARY / OF THE / BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR / 1905 in four lines above, view of the naval battle, TRAFALGAR / OCT.21.1805 in two lines in exergue; from the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.

Struck by Spink & Sons, after Küchler.

Descriptive Write-Up and Photo Credits: Forum Ancient Coins.
4 commentsTracy Aiello03/12/24 at 23:44Jay GT4: That's quite the medal!
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Taras, Calabria 272-240/35 BC
AR Didrachm (21mm, 6.11g)
Philemenos magistrate.
O: Naked boy riding horse right; [ΦI] before, ΦIΛHME-NOΣ (magistrate) below.
R: Taras riding dolphin right, holding tripod in extended right hand, trident upwards in left; filleted bucranium in field to right, [T]APAΣ below.
D'Andrea XLIV, 1391; Vlasto 884-87; SNG ANS 1204; HGC I, 891; HN Italy 1035
Scarce
ex Senatus Consulto
3 commentsEnodia03/12/24 at 22:40Tracy Aiello: Great coin!
MixCollage-02-Mar-2024-12-33-PM-697~5.jpg
Taras, Calabria 272-240/35 BC
AR Didrachm (21mm, 6.11g)
Philemenos magistrate.
O: Naked boy riding horse right; [ΦI] before, ΦIΛHME-NOΣ (magistrate) below.
R: Taras riding dolphin right, holding tripod in extended right hand, trident upwards in left; filleted bucranium in field to right, [T]APAΣ below.
D'Andrea XLIV, 1391; Vlasto 884-87; SNG ANS 1204; HGC I, 891; HN Italy 1035
Scarce
ex Senatus Consulto
3 commentsEnodia03/12/24 at 21:34Jay GT4: Congrats Peter
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Domitian, AE Quadrans, RIC II 250DOMITIAN, AD 81-96
AE Quadrans (17.62mm, 2.58g, 6h)
Struck AD 84/5. Rome mint
Obverse: African rhinoceros, head down, charging left
Reverse: IMP DOMIT AVG GERM around large S C
References: RIC II 250, RCV 2835

A choice specimen, perfectly centered and well-struck from artistic dies.
7 commentsCPK03/12/24 at 18:51Enodia: Very nice!
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Trajan Sestertius (Victory raising trophy, RIC II 523) v.1TRAJAN, AD 98-117
AE Sestertius (34.59mm, 24.59g, 5h)
Struck AD 103-111. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate head of Trajan right, slight drapery on far shoulder
Reverse: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Victory, draped, stepping left holding palm in left hand and with right hand setting a trophy upright left; trophy has two oblong shields at base; S C in exergue
References: RIC II 523

Lightly toned orichalcum color.
2 commentsCPK03/12/24 at 14:38Justin L1: Incredible portrait! And your photography is stunn...
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Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IVa 481Septimius Severus AR denarius

2.37g, 18.2mm, 180 degrees, Laodicea mint, 196-197 CE

Attribution: RIC IVa 481. Cohen 288. BMCRE V 445.

O: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII, laureate head right.

R: LIBER AVG, Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and cornucopia.

No examples in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.97.

Ex-Den of Antiquity Coins, 1 March 2024.
2 commentsRon C203/12/24 at 14:36Justin L1: Fantastic coin!
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Marcus Aurelius Denarius (Seated Victory, RIC III 303 var.) v.1MARCUS AURELIUS, AD 161-180
AR Denarius (18.15mm, 3.60g, 6h)
Struck AD 174. Rome mint
Obverse: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVIII, laureate and cuirassed bust of Marcus Aurelius right
Reverse: IMP VII COS III, Victory seated left, holding patera and palm
References: RIC III 303 var. (bust type), MIR 281-4/35

Toned with an outstanding portrait. An extremely rare variant featuring a cuirassed bust.
This coin illustrated on wildwinds.com
6 commentsCPK03/12/24 at 12:17Jay GT4: Outstanding!
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Constantine I GLORIA PERPET from RomeConstantine I
A.D. 313
17mm 1.2g half follis
IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; bare head right.
GLORIA PERPET; Two victories advancing right, both holding wreath and palm frond, standard between them
In ex. RQ
RIC VII Rome 14
1 commentsVictor C03/12/24 at 12:02CPK: Attractive coin.
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Kroton, Bruttium 300-250 BC
AE13 (13mm, 2.03g)
O: Octopus
R: Scallop shell
Vlasto 1855; SNG Cop 1089; HN Italy 1095 (as Taras); SNG ANS 447 (as Kroton); HN Italy 2240 (as Kroton)
Rare
ex Bertolami Fine Arts

A very rare and enigmatic coin with conflicted attributions.
SNG Copenhagen places this coin at Taras, as does Vlasto, although Vlasto puts it under the heading "Bronze Coins Doubtfully Attributed to Tarentum" and claims Kroton as a probable alternative.
SNG ANS gives it clearly to Kroton, while HN Italy seems to attribute both cities with varying catalog numbers.
I believe this coin is likely from Kroton as this city-state often used the octopus as a common device.
2 commentsEnodia03/12/24 at 12:01CPK: I like it!
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Marcus Aurelius: Augustus 160-180 ADMarcus Aurelius AR Denarius
Denomination: AR Denarius
Year: ca. 166 AD
Bust: Laureate Head Right
Obverse: M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX
Reverse: TR P XX IMP IIII COS III
Type: Victory, naked, to waist, standing front, head right, holding palm, upright, in right hand and with left hand firing shield, inscribed VIC PAR, on palm tree right.
Mint: Rome
Weight & Measures: 3.00g; 18mm
RIC: RIC III-163
Provenance: Ex. Gert Boersema Ancient Coins (February 2024)

Translation: OB: Marcus Antoninus Augustus, conquerer of the Armenians and Parthians, Maximus (the greatest).
Translation: REV: Tribunicia Potestate for the 20th time, Emperor for the 4th time, Consul for the 3rd time.

Notes: Commemorates victory over the Parthians. The Roman-Parthian war raged from A.D. 161 to 166, when Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus successfully defeated the Parthian capital of Ctesiphon. This coin was struck in the final year of that war to commemorate their ultimate victory over the Parthians.

Although the Parthian empire was never taken by the Romans, this battle helped to end the grandeur of this eastern empire. There were several more battles between the Romans and Parthians along this same territory, but the Parthian empire eventually succumbed to the Sasanians in A.D. 228, thus ensuing another bloody rivalry between Rome and the east.
1 commentsJustin L103/12/24 at 12:00CPK: Nice coin!
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Marcus Aurelius Denarius (Seated Victory, RIC III 303 var.) v.1MARCUS AURELIUS, AD 161-180
AR Denarius (18.15mm, 3.60g, 6h)
Struck AD 174. Rome mint
Obverse: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVIII, laureate and cuirassed bust of Marcus Aurelius right
Reverse: IMP VII COS III, Victory seated left, holding patera and palm
References: RIC III 303 var. (bust type), MIR 281-4/35

Toned with an outstanding portrait. An extremely rare variant featuring a cuirassed bust.
This coin illustrated on wildwinds.com
6 commentsCPK03/12/24 at 10:10*Alex: Wow. Great coin.
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Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IVa 481Septimius Severus AR denarius

2.37g, 18.2mm, 180 degrees, Laodicea mint, 196-197 CE

Attribution: RIC IVa 481. Cohen 288. BMCRE V 445.

O: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII, laureate head right.

R: LIBER AVG, Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and cornucopia.

No examples in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.97.

Ex-Den of Antiquity Coins, 1 March 2024.
2 commentsRon C203/12/24 at 05:51quadrans: Nice find 🤗👍
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Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IVa 257Septimius Severus AR denarius

3.40g, 20.0mm, 180 degrees, Rome mint, 202-210 CE

Attribution: RIC IVa 257. Cohen 109. BMCRE V 315.

O: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right.

R: COS III LVDOS SAECVL FEC, Bacchus (Liber) standing to right, emptying oenochoe over leopard and holding thyrsus, and Hercules standing to left, holding club and lion skin.

1 example in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.94.

Ex-Roma Numismatics E-sale 117, lot 909, February 22, 2024.
3 commentsRon C203/12/24 at 05:51quadrans: 🤗👍
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RIC 503A TitusÆ Dupondius, 12.03g
Eastern Mint (Thrace?), 80-81 AD
Obv: IMP T CAESAR DIVI VESP F AVG P M; Head of Titus, radiate, bearded, r.
Rev: ROMA; S C in exergue; Roma std. l. on cuirass, with wreath and parazonium
RIC 503A (R2). BMC -. RPC -. BNC -.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 225, 30 November 2023, lot 96. Ex Curtis Clay Collection. Ex Savoca Blue E9, 15 July 2018, lot 965.

A mystery mint struck coins for Titus sometime between 80-81. The style (heavily seriffed letters, large portraits, and massive reverse figures), unique obverse legends, and uncommon fabric (flat, almost convex flans) all suggest a mint other than Rome. Attributing exactly where these coins were struck has historically been a moving target - Mattingly in BMCRE thought Lugdunum, H.A. Cahn believed somewhere in Bithynia. More recent scholarship has looked towards Thrace as a possible location for production based on the Balkan distribution pattern of found specimens. Although the region of mintage has been narrowed down, the city itself remains elusive. RPC has suggested possibly Perinthus. Presumably a shortage of bronze coins in the region during Titus' reign prompted a localised imperial issue. The striking of imperial bronze outside of Rome was an exceptional step at the time considering the last imperial branch mint at Lugdunum had shuttered late in Vespasian's reign. The issue consisted of sestertii, dupondii, asses, and semisses which copied types struck at Rome. This rare dupondius features a variant obverse legend previously unattested at this mint. A recent discovery, just two specimens are cited by the RIC II.1 Addenda, Curtis Clay had two others ... so possibly only four known. Clay proposes his two former specimens, which share an obverse die, were struck at a separate eastern mint rather than the 'Thracian' one.

3 commentsDavid Atherton03/12/24 at 05:50quadrans: Great 🤗👍
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Italian States, Venice, Jacopo Tiepolo as Doge, 1229-1249 AR GrossoObv. . · IA · TЄV · PL’ · DVX · S · M · VЄNЄTI, Doge and St. Mark standing facing, holding banner between them
Rev. Christ seated facing on throne and holding Gospels; barred IC-XC across upper field
1 commentsSkyler03/12/24 at 03:23TheEmpireNeverEnded: Such a plesant coin. Very nicely done
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Fouree M Furius Lf Philus Denarius, 119 BC Obv. Laureate head of Janus; M FOVRI L F around
Rev. Roma standing left erecting trophy, gallic arms around, ROMA to right, PHLI in ex
2 commentsSkyler03/12/24 at 03:21TheEmpireNeverEnded: neat fouree of my favorite republican type
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Roman, Titus Denarius Reign: Emperor, A.D. 79-81.
Denomination: AR Denarius.
Diameter: 18 mm.
Weight: 3.36 grams.
Mint: Rome, after 1 July A.D. 79.
Obverse: Laureate head right.
Reverse: Venus, seen half from behind, naked except for drapery around hips, standing right, resting elbow on column, holding transverse spear and helmet.
7 commentspaul188803/12/24 at 01:54CPK: Great portrait!
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Kroton, Bruttium 300-250 BC
AE13 (13mm, 2.03g)
O: Octopus
R: Scallop shell
Vlasto 1855; SNG Cop 1089; HN Italy 1095 (as Taras); SNG ANS 447 (as Kroton); HN Italy 2240 (as Kroton)
Rare
ex Bertolami Fine Arts

A very rare and enigmatic coin with conflicted attributions.
SNG Copenhagen places this coin at Taras, as does Vlasto, although Vlasto puts it under the heading "Bronze Coins Doubtfully Attributed to Tarentum" and claims Kroton as a probable alternative.
SNG ANS gives it clearly to Kroton, while HN Italy seems to attribute both cities with varying catalog numbers.
I believe this coin is likely from Kroton as this city-state often used the octopus as a common device.
2 commentsEnodia03/12/24 at 01:52Jay GT4: Nice find
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Roman Empire, Sextus Pompeius, DenariusObv. MAG • PIVS • IMP • ITER,
Bare head of Pompey the Great right; capis to left, lituus to right.
Rev. CLAS • ET • OR[Æ]/(MAR)IT • EX • S • C,
Neptune, naked but for chlamys on left arm, holding apluster and resting right foot on prow, standing left between the Catanaean brothers Anapias and Amphinomus running in opposite directions, bearing their parents on their shoulders; PRÆF above.
Mint: Uncertain Sicilian mint, 37/6 BC.

19mm 3.81g

Crawford 511/3a; CRI 334; Sydenham 1344; RSC 17 (Pompey the Great); BMCRR Sicily 7-10; Kestner 3783-4; RBW 1785.

Provenance:
Ex Münzen & Medaillen AG Basel, Auction 35 (1967), lot 7.
Ex Paul-Francis Jacquier, Auction 51, 15th September 2023, Lot 455.

The brothers Anapias and Amphinomus carried their parents upon their shoulder to safety during an eruption of Mt. Aetna near their home in Sicily. Familial fidelity was highly valued in Roman society, and was used on this issue along with the obverse depicting the head of Pompey the Great to show his son's, Sextus Pompey, fidelity to his memory (written by New York Sale).
10 commentskc03/12/24 at 01:52CPK: A stunning example!
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Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IVa 257Septimius Severus AR denarius

3.40g, 20.0mm, 180 degrees, Rome mint, 202-210 CE

Attribution: RIC IVa 257. Cohen 109. BMCRE V 315.

O: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right.

R: COS III LVDOS SAECVL FEC, Bacchus (Liber) standing to right, emptying oenochoe over leopard and holding thyrsus, and Hercules standing to left, holding club and lion skin.

1 example in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.94.

Ex-Roma Numismatics E-sale 117, lot 909, February 22, 2024.
3 commentsRon C203/12/24 at 01:51Jay GT4: Never seen a reverse type like that
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Obol - William X 1127-1137OBV: Four crosses; ✠ GLVILILMO translation -William
Rev: ✠ BVRDEGIILA; translation Bordeaux
Mint: Bordeaux
Date: 1127-1137
17mm, .63g
Obol
Roberts 4312; Boudeau 465
ex Allen Berman/2023
1 commentswileyc03/12/24 at 01:49Skyler: Nice
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Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IVa 257Septimius Severus AR denarius

3.40g, 20.0mm, 180 degrees, Rome mint, 202-210 CE

Attribution: RIC IVa 257. Cohen 109. BMCRE V 315.

O: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right.

R: COS III LVDOS SAECVL FEC, Bacchus (Liber) standing to right, emptying oenochoe over leopard and holding thyrsus, and Hercules standing to left, holding club and lion skin.

1 example in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.94.

Ex-Roma Numismatics E-sale 117, lot 909, February 22, 2024.
3 commentsRon C203/12/24 at 01:23David Atherton: Love the reverse!
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Chersonesos, Thrace, c. 386 - 338 B.C. Silver hemidrachm, Weber 2422; BMC Thrace p. 185, 43; McClean II 4071; HGC 3.2, 1437; SNG Cop -, Choice gVF, attractive neat style, toned, Cherronesos (Gallipoli peninsula) mint, weight 2.323g, maximum diameter 14.1mm, c. 386 - 338 B.C.; obverse lion forepart right, head turned back left, tongue protruding; reverse quadripartite incuse with alternating shallow and deeper sunken quarters, pellet and VE ligature in one sunken quarter (pellet mostly off flan), pellet and five-point star (pentagram) in the opposite sunken quarter. Coin & photography ex Forum Ancient Coins.

This example is unusually well centered on the obverse, which motivated me to purchase it. Overall I believe it is an attractive coin.
3 commentspaul188803/11/24 at 20:51Justin L1: Stunning!
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Titus As (IVDAEA CAPTA, RIC II 1268) v.1TITUS as Caesar, AD 69-79
AE As (29.56mm, 9.42g, 6h)
Struck AD 77/8. Lugdunum mint
Obverse: T CAES IMP AVG F TR P COS VI CENSOR, laureate head of Titus right
Reverse: IVDAEA CAPTA, Judaea seated right mourning under palm tree, shields and vexillum behind, S C in exergue
References: RIC II 1268, RCV 2475

Warm brown patina with smoothly worn surfaces. This is one of many types commemorating the defeat of the Jewish rebels by Vespasian and his son Titus during the First Jewish War (AD 66-73)
3 commentsCPK03/11/24 at 20:50Justin L1: Awesome Coin!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Domitian, AE Quadrans, RIC II 250DOMITIAN, AD 81-96
AE Quadrans (17.62mm, 2.58g, 6h)
Struck AD 84/5. Rome mint
Obverse: African rhinoceros, head down, charging left
Reverse: IMP DOMIT AVG GERM around large S C
References: RIC II 250, RCV 2835

A choice specimen, perfectly centered and well-struck from artistic dies.
7 commentsCPK03/11/24 at 13:49vindelicus: Very nice coin with a beautyful rhino.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Domitian, AE Quadrans, RIC II 250DOMITIAN, AD 81-96
AE Quadrans (17.62mm, 2.58g, 6h)
Struck AD 84/5. Rome mint
Obverse: African rhinoceros, head down, charging left
Reverse: IMP DOMIT AVG GERM around large S C
References: RIC II 250, RCV 2835

A choice specimen, perfectly centered and well-struck from artistic dies.
7 commentsCPK03/11/24 at 11:00*Alex: Great coin! Love the Rhino.
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RIC 0857 (V) Titus AureusT CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN
Laureate head of Titus right

COS V
Cow (heifer)standing right

Rome, 76 CE

6.84g

RIC 857 (C)

EX-Stephen Album Auction 43 lot 69

It has been proposed that the cow depicted on this type is one of the famous statues by the fifth century BCE Greek sculptor Myron. Myron's statues were brought to Rome by Augustus and were placed in the temple of Apollo on the Palatine in 28 BCE. Vespasian moved them to the new Temple of Pax that he began constructing in 71 CE, to celebrate the end of the Jewish War.

17 commentsJay GT403/11/24 at 09:47Canaan: Wow!!!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Domitian, AE Quadrans, RIC II 250DOMITIAN, AD 81-96
AE Quadrans (17.62mm, 2.58g, 6h)
Struck AD 84/5. Rome mint
Obverse: African rhinoceros, head down, charging left
Reverse: IMP DOMIT AVG GERM around large S C
References: RIC II 250, RCV 2835

A choice specimen, perfectly centered and well-struck from artistic dies.
7 commentsCPK03/11/24 at 08:12David Atherton: Fantastic example. Glad to see you're posting...
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