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Galba TetradrachmGalba, Silver Tetradrachm, Antioch, 68 AD, 26.9mm, 14.412g, die axis 45 o, RPC Online I 4195; Wruck taf. III, 56; Prieur 95; McAlee 304; SNG Hunterian 2849
OBV: ΓAΛBAC AUTOKPATΩP CEBACTOC KAICAP (clockwise from upper right), laureate head right, star lower right
REV: ETOYC NEOY IEPOY·A, eagle standing left on fulmen (thunderbolt), head left, wings partially open, palm frond left
Ex: Forvm Ancient Coins
SCARCE
SRukke04/23/24 at 02:44CPK: Very nice coin with a great portrait.
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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.
SRukke03/14/24 at 20:29Ken W2: Cool error coin.
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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
SRukke03/13/24 at 04:15Jay GT4: Detailed reverse
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Galerius Genio Populi RIC VI 31BGalerius Maximian, Follis, Alexandria, 300 AD, 30mm, 10.16g, RIC VI Alexandria 31b, Sear 14386
OBV: GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES, laureate head right.
REV: GENIO POPV-L-I ROMANI, Genius standing left, modius on head,
naked except for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera
from which liquid flows, and cornucopiae.
XX-I across fields, Beta in right field.
Mintmark ALE.
SRukke02/24/24 at 15:35Callimachus: What a gorgeous coin.
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Constantine VIII Histamenon SBCV 1815Constantine VIII, Gold histamenon nomisma, Constantinople, 1025 - 1028 AD, 4.39g, 24.3mm, DOC III-2 2.1 var. (serifs on cross); Füeg II 2.A.8; Morrisson BnF 42/Cp/AV/01-04 var. (no pellet); Wroth BMC 3 var. (same); S
SBCV 1815, NGC Ch XF, strike 5/5, surface 2/5,
OBV: + IhS XIS REX REGNANTIhM, bearded bust of Christ facing wearing nimbus cruciger with straight arms and crescents in upper quarters, pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction,
Gospels in left, triple border;
REV: + CWnStAntIn bASILEhS ROM, bust facing, with long beard, wearing crown and loros, labarum in left hand with pellet on shaft, akakia in right hand, triple border;
EX: Forvm Ancient Coins
NGC Lookup: https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/6134583-003/NGCAncients/
Constantine VIII was crowned emperor when he was an infant; however, for his first 63 years of "rule" he was a junior emperor and rarely played even a minor role in state affairs.
He spent his life in search of pleasure and entertainment, including spectator sports at the Hippodrome, feasting, riding and hunting. After his brother Basil II died,
Constantine was sole emperor for nearly the last three years of his life. He carried on as he always had, enjoying life and avoiding state business as much as possible.
Ineffective and cruel, he allegedly ordered the execution or mutilation of hundreds of innocent men.
SRukke01/26/23 at 15:50Curtis JJ: Ohhh, so YOU got this one! Beautiful.
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Constantine VIII Histamenon SBCV 1815Constantine VIII, Gold histamenon nomisma, Constantinople, 1025 - 1028 AD, 4.39g, 24.3mm, DOC III-2 2.1 var. (serifs on cross); Füeg II 2.A.8; Morrisson BnF 42/Cp/AV/01-04 var. (no pellet); Wroth BMC 3 var. (same); S
SBCV 1815, NGC Ch XF, strike 5/5, surface 2/5,
OBV: + IhS XIS REX REGNANTIhM, bearded bust of Christ facing wearing nimbus cruciger with straight arms and crescents in upper quarters, pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction,
Gospels in left, triple border;
REV: + CWnStAntIn bASILEhS ROM, bust facing, with long beard, wearing crown and loros, labarum in left hand with pellet on shaft, akakia in right hand, triple border;
EX: Forvm Ancient Coins
NGC Lookup: https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/6134583-003/NGCAncients/
Constantine VIII was crowned emperor when he was an infant; however, for his first 63 years of "rule" he was a junior emperor and rarely played even a minor role in state affairs.
He spent his life in search of pleasure and entertainment, including spectator sports at the Hippodrome, feasting, riding and hunting. After his brother Basil II died,
Constantine was sole emperor for nearly the last three years of his life. He carried on as he always had, enjoying life and avoiding state business as much as possible.
Ineffective and cruel, he allegedly ordered the execution or mutilation of hundreds of innocent men.
SRukke01/23/23 at 15:38LordBest: Lovely example
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Constantine VIII Histamenon SBCV 1815Constantine VIII, Gold histamenon nomisma, Constantinople, 1025 - 1028 AD, 4.39g, 24.3mm, DOC III-2 2.1 var. (serifs on cross); Füeg II 2.A.8; Morrisson BnF 42/Cp/AV/01-04 var. (no pellet); Wroth BMC 3 var. (same); S
SBCV 1815, NGC Ch XF, strike 5/5, surface 2/5,
OBV: + IhS XIS REX REGNANTIhM, bearded bust of Christ facing wearing nimbus cruciger with straight arms and crescents in upper quarters, pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction,
Gospels in left, triple border;
REV: + CWnStAntIn bASILEhS ROM, bust facing, with long beard, wearing crown and loros, labarum in left hand with pellet on shaft, akakia in right hand, triple border;
EX: Forvm Ancient Coins
NGC Lookup: https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/6134583-003/NGCAncients/
Constantine VIII was crowned emperor when he was an infant; however, for his first 63 years of "rule" he was a junior emperor and rarely played even a minor role in state affairs.
He spent his life in search of pleasure and entertainment, including spectator sports at the Hippodrome, feasting, riding and hunting. After his brother Basil II died,
Constantine was sole emperor for nearly the last three years of his life. He carried on as he always had, enjoying life and avoiding state business as much as possible.
Ineffective and cruel, he allegedly ordered the execution or mutilation of hundreds of innocent men.
SRukke01/23/23 at 00:38Virgil H: Stunning coin
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Constantine VIII Histamenon SBCV 1815Constantine VIII, Gold histamenon nomisma, Constantinople, 1025 - 1028 AD, 4.39g, 24.3mm, DOC III-2 2.1 var. (serifs on cross); Füeg II 2.A.8; Morrisson BnF 42/Cp/AV/01-04 var. (no pellet); Wroth BMC 3 var. (same); S
SBCV 1815, NGC Ch XF, strike 5/5, surface 2/5,
OBV: + IhS XIS REX REGNANTIhM, bearded bust of Christ facing wearing nimbus cruciger with straight arms and crescents in upper quarters, pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction,
Gospels in left, triple border;
REV: + CWnStAntIn bASILEhS ROM, bust facing, with long beard, wearing crown and loros, labarum in left hand with pellet on shaft, akakia in right hand, triple border;
EX: Forvm Ancient Coins
NGC Lookup: https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/6134583-003/NGCAncients/
Constantine VIII was crowned emperor when he was an infant; however, for his first 63 years of "rule" he was a junior emperor and rarely played even a minor role in state affairs.
He spent his life in search of pleasure and entertainment, including spectator sports at the Hippodrome, feasting, riding and hunting. After his brother Basil II died,
Constantine was sole emperor for nearly the last three years of his life. He carried on as he always had, enjoying life and avoiding state business as much as possible.
Ineffective and cruel, he allegedly ordered the execution or mutilation of hundreds of innocent men.
SRukke01/22/23 at 13:06Jay GT4: Wow!
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Constantine VIII Histamenon SBCV 1815Constantine VIII, Gold histamenon nomisma, Constantinople, 1025 - 1028 AD, 4.39g, 24.3mm, DOC III-2 2.1 var. (serifs on cross); Füeg II 2.A.8; Morrisson BnF 42/Cp/AV/01-04 var. (no pellet); Wroth BMC 3 var. (same); S
SBCV 1815, NGC Ch XF, strike 5/5, surface 2/5,
OBV: + IhS XIS REX REGNANTIhM, bearded bust of Christ facing wearing nimbus cruciger with straight arms and crescents in upper quarters, pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction,
Gospels in left, triple border;
REV: + CWnStAntIn bASILEhS ROM, bust facing, with long beard, wearing crown and loros, labarum in left hand with pellet on shaft, akakia in right hand, triple border;
EX: Forvm Ancient Coins
NGC Lookup: https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/6134583-003/NGCAncients/
Constantine VIII was crowned emperor when he was an infant; however, for his first 63 years of "rule" he was a junior emperor and rarely played even a minor role in state affairs.
He spent his life in search of pleasure and entertainment, including spectator sports at the Hippodrome, feasting, riding and hunting. After his brother Basil II died,
Constantine was sole emperor for nearly the last three years of his life. He carried on as he always had, enjoying life and avoiding state business as much as possible.
Ineffective and cruel, he allegedly ordered the execution or mutilation of hundreds of innocent men.
SRukke01/22/23 at 08:44Serendipity: Beautiful example!
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Maximus as Caesar Biga of SerpentsMaximus as Caesar under Maximinus, Phrygia, Bruzus, 235-238 AD, 26mm, 5.7g, SNG von Aulock 3526, RPC VI 5626 (temporary),
OBV: ΓIOY OYH MAΞIMOCK, Bareheaded and cuirassed bust right
REV: ΒΡΟVΖΗΝΩΝ (retrograde ΗΝΩΝ), Demeter, holding torch in each hand, in biga right drawn by winged serpents
SRukke10/25/22 at 00:22ancientone: Great coin!!
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John III Ducas-Vatatses Gold HyperpyronJohn III Ducas-Vatatzes, Empire of Nicaea, Gold Hyperpyron, c. Lydia, Magnesia ad Sipylum (Manisa, Turkey) mint, weight 4.528g, maximum diameter 28.1mm, die axis 180o, 2nd coinage, c. 1232 – 1254,
Metcalf Agrinion 82 - 92; DOC IV-2 6a.2; Lianta 204; Hendy pl. 32, 3; Sommer 70.1.4; SBCV 2073 (none with rev. legend blunder),
OBV: Christ seated facing on throne without back, dotted nimbus, wears tunic and kolobion, raising right hand in benediction, Gospels in left hand, IC - XC (Greek abbreviation: Jesus Christ) across field, annulet (sigla) left above throne;
REV: Iw / ∆C/Π/T - Tw / MHP/ΦV (sic, blundered with MHP in place of ΠOP), John on left, standing facing, wears stemma, divitision, collar-piece and loros, labarum in right hand, anexikakia in left; crowned by Virgin Mary on right, standing left, nimbate, wears tunic and maphorion, MHP - ΘV (Greek abbreviation: Mητηρ Θεου - Mother of God) flanking nimbus
ex S. Lindner Collection; ex Roma Numismatics e-sale 65 (19 Dec 2019), lot 1007; ex German dealer; rare;
SH99292
A successful soldier from a military family, John was chosen in about 1216 by Emperor Theodore I Laskaris as the second husband for his daughter Irene Laskarina and as heir to the throne. This arrangement excluded members of the Laskarid family from the succession, and when he became emperor in 1221, following Theodore I's death, he had to suppress opposition to his rule. John was a very successful ruler who greatly increased the size, influence, and prosperity of the Nicaean Empire. He prepared the way for his descendants to successfully restore Greek rule to Constantinople and to rule the restored Byzantine Empire. SRukke07/31/22 at 05:10Virgil H: This is beautiful
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Maximinus I Aequitas FourreeMaximinus I, Fouree, 235 – 238 AD, 18.86mm, 2.45g, close to RIC 95 but not a match, possibly a Severus Alexander reverse?
OBV: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
REV: AEQUITAS AVG, Aequitas Standing left holding scales and cornucopiaSRukke01/03/22 at 20:45okidoki: misstick bust
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Macedonian Kingdom, Alexander the Great, Gold Stater Lifetime IssueMacedonian Gold Stater, BC 336 - 323, 8.59g, 17.9mm, Ionia, Miletos (near Balat, Turkey) mint, die axis 345o,
struck under Philoxenos, c. 325 - 323 B.C.; ADM I series I, 14 (same dies); Price 2077; Müller Alexander 8;
SNG Munchen 571; SNG Saroglos 131; HGC 3.1 893f (S); SNG Alpha Bank,
OBV: head of Athena right wearing earring, necklace, and crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a coiled snake, small thunderbolt under neck truncation;
REV: Nike standing slightly left, head left, wreath in extended right hand, stylus in left hand, HA monogram left, AΛEΞAN∆POY downward on right; scarce; SOL
ANACS Extremely Fine EF45 (6275437), Ionia
In 334 B.C. the Siege of Miletus by the forces of Alexander the Great of Macedonia liberated the city from Persian rule, soon followed by most of Anatolia.
Under Alexander, the city reached its greatest extent, occupying within its walls an area of approximately 90 hectares (220 acres). When Alexander died in 323 B.C.,
Miletus came under the control of Ptolemy, governor of Caria and his satrap of Lydia Asandrus, who had become autonomous.
In 312 B.C. Antigonus I Monophthalmus sent Docimus and Medeius to free the city and grant autonomy, restoring the democratic patrimonial regime.
SRukke01/03/22 at 09:17Thomas L: Great example!
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Marcus Junius BrutusMarcus Junius Brutus, Koson Gold Stater, 44 - 42 B.C., military mint, 8.35g, 18.6mm, die axis 0.
IGC MS64 (Thracian kings, 4663810124), BMCRR II p. 474, 48, RPC I 1701A (Thracian Kings), BMC Thrace p. 208, 1 (same), SNG Cop 123 (Scythian Dynasts)
OBV: Roman consul L. Junius Brutus (traditional founder of the Republic) in center, accompanied by two lictors, KOΣΩN in exergue, BR (Brutus) monogram left
REV: eagle standing left on scepter, wings open, raising wreath in right talon
EX: Forum Ancient Coins, American Rare Coins (Ridge, NY)
This type, traditionally attributed to an otherwise unknown Dacian or Sythian king Koson, was struck by Brutus, c. 44 - 42 B.C.,
with gold supplied by the Senate to fund his legions in the Roman civil war against Mark Antony and Octavian.
The obverse imitates a Roman denarius struck by Brutus in 54 B.C. depicting his ancestor L. Junius Brutus, the traditional founder of the Roman Republic.
The reverse imitates a Roman denarius struck by Pomponius Rufus in 73 B.C. The meaning of the inscription "KOΣΩN" is uncertain.
KOΣΩN may have been the name of a Dacian king who supplied mercenary forces to Brutus, or BR KOΣΩN may have been intended to mean "[of] the Consul Brutus."
SRukke12/16/21 at 21:11Jochen: Complex monogram, congratulations!
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Calabria Italy Taras on DolphinTaras, Calabria, Italy, c. 272 - 240 B.C., Silver nomos, Unpublished(?); Vlasto 932 var. (different controls), SNG ANS 1239 var. (same), HN Italy 1044 var. (same), SNG Cop -, BMC Italy -, VF, 6.520g, 19.7mm, die axis 180°,
OBV: Nude warrior wearing crested helmet on horse standing left, holding shield on left arm, horse raising right foreleg, ET (control) before horse, API-ΣTΩN below divided by horse's left foreleg;
REV: Taras on dolphin left, kantharos in extended right hand, trident nearly vertical in left, ΓY (control) behind upper right, TAPAΣ below;
Very Rare variant. EX: Forum Ancient Coins
Taras, the only Spartan colony, was founded in 706 B.C. The founders were Partheniae ("sons of virgins"), sons of unmarried Spartan women and Perioeci (free men, but not citizens of Sparta).
These out-of-wedlock unions were permitted to increase the prospective number of soldiers (only the citizens could be soldiers) during the bloody Messenian wars. Later, however, when they were no longer
needed, their citizenship was retroactively nullified and the sons were obliged to leave Greece forever. Their leader, Phalanthus, consulted the oracle at Delphi and was told to make the harbor of Taranto
their home. They named the city Taras after the son of Poseidon, and of a local nymph, Satyrion. The reverse depicts Taras being saved from a shipwreck by a dolphin sent to him by Poseidon.
This symbol of the ancient Greek city is still the symbol of modern Taranto today.
SRukke10/24/21 at 15:10Leo: rare type
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Macedonian Kingdom, Alexander the Great, Gold Stater Lifetime IssueMacedonian Gold Stater, BC 336 - 323, 8.59g, 17.9mm, Ionia, Miletos (near Balat, Turkey) mint, die axis 345o,
struck under Philoxenos, c. 325 - 323 B.C.; ADM I series I, 14 (same dies); Price 2077; Müller Alexander 8;
SNG Munchen 571; SNG Saroglos 131; HGC 3.1 893f (S); SNG Alpha Bank,
OBV: head of Athena right wearing earring, necklace, and crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a coiled snake, small thunderbolt under neck truncation;
REV: Nike standing slightly left, head left, wreath in extended right hand, stylus in left hand, HA monogram left, AΛEΞAN∆POY downward on right; scarce; SOL
ANACS Extremely Fine EF45 (6275437), Ionia
In 334 B.C. the Siege of Miletus by the forces of Alexander the Great of Macedonia liberated the city from Persian rule, soon followed by most of Anatolia.
Under Alexander, the city reached its greatest extent, occupying within its walls an area of approximately 90 hectares (220 acres). When Alexander died in 323 B.C.,
Miletus came under the control of Ptolemy, governor of Caria and his satrap of Lydia Asandrus, who had become autonomous.
In 312 B.C. Antigonus I Monophthalmus sent Docimus and Medeius to free the city and grant autonomy, restoring the democratic patrimonial regime.
SRukke03/04/21 at 21:45Virgil H: Wow, beautiful
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Macedonian Kingdom, Alexander the Great, Gold Stater Lifetime IssueMacedonian Gold Stater, BC 336 - 323, 8.59g, 17.9mm, Ionia, Miletos (near Balat, Turkey) mint, die axis 345o,
struck under Philoxenos, c. 325 - 323 B.C.; ADM I series I, 14 (same dies); Price 2077; Müller Alexander 8;
SNG Munchen 571; SNG Saroglos 131; HGC 3.1 893f (S); SNG Alpha Bank,
OBV: head of Athena right wearing earring, necklace, and crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a coiled snake, small thunderbolt under neck truncation;
REV: Nike standing slightly left, head left, wreath in extended right hand, stylus in left hand, HA monogram left, AΛEΞAN∆POY downward on right; scarce; SOL
ANACS Extremely Fine EF45 (6275437), Ionia
In 334 B.C. the Siege of Miletus by the forces of Alexander the Great of Macedonia liberated the city from Persian rule, soon followed by most of Anatolia.
Under Alexander, the city reached its greatest extent, occupying within its walls an area of approximately 90 hectares (220 acres). When Alexander died in 323 B.C.,
Miletus came under the control of Ptolemy, governor of Caria and his satrap of Lydia Asandrus, who had become autonomous.
In 312 B.C. Antigonus I Monophthalmus sent Docimus and Medeius to free the city and grant autonomy, restoring the democratic patrimonial regime.
SRukke03/04/21 at 17:50Jochen: Besutiful, both sides!
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Macedonian Kingdom, Alexander the Great, Gold Stater Lifetime IssueMacedonian Gold Stater, BC 336 - 323, 8.59g, 17.9mm, Ionia, Miletos (near Balat, Turkey) mint, die axis 345o,
struck under Philoxenos, c. 325 - 323 B.C.; ADM I series I, 14 (same dies); Price 2077; Müller Alexander 8;
SNG Munchen 571; SNG Saroglos 131; HGC 3.1 893f (S); SNG Alpha Bank,
OBV: head of Athena right wearing earring, necklace, and crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a coiled snake, small thunderbolt under neck truncation;
REV: Nike standing slightly left, head left, wreath in extended right hand, stylus in left hand, HA monogram left, AΛEΞAN∆POY downward on right; scarce; SOL
ANACS Extremely Fine EF45 (6275437), Ionia
In 334 B.C. the Siege of Miletus by the forces of Alexander the Great of Macedonia liberated the city from Persian rule, soon followed by most of Anatolia.
Under Alexander, the city reached its greatest extent, occupying within its walls an area of approximately 90 hectares (220 acres). When Alexander died in 323 B.C.,
Miletus came under the control of Ptolemy, governor of Caria and his satrap of Lydia Asandrus, who had become autonomous.
In 312 B.C. Antigonus I Monophthalmus sent Docimus and Medeius to free the city and grant autonomy, restoring the democratic patrimonial regime.
SRukke03/04/21 at 12:17okidoki: great looks
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Macedonian Kingdom, Alexander the Great, Gold Stater Lifetime IssueMacedonian Gold Stater, BC 336 - 323, 8.59g, 17.9mm, Ionia, Miletos (near Balat, Turkey) mint, die axis 345o,
struck under Philoxenos, c. 325 - 323 B.C.; ADM I series I, 14 (same dies); Price 2077; Müller Alexander 8;
SNG Munchen 571; SNG Saroglos 131; HGC 3.1 893f (S); SNG Alpha Bank,
OBV: head of Athena right wearing earring, necklace, and crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a coiled snake, small thunderbolt under neck truncation;
REV: Nike standing slightly left, head left, wreath in extended right hand, stylus in left hand, HA monogram left, AΛEΞAN∆POY downward on right; scarce; SOL
ANACS Extremely Fine EF45 (6275437), Ionia
In 334 B.C. the Siege of Miletus by the forces of Alexander the Great of Macedonia liberated the city from Persian rule, soon followed by most of Anatolia.
Under Alexander, the city reached its greatest extent, occupying within its walls an area of approximately 90 hectares (220 acres). When Alexander died in 323 B.C.,
Miletus came under the control of Ptolemy, governor of Caria and his satrap of Lydia Asandrus, who had become autonomous.
In 312 B.C. Antigonus I Monophthalmus sent Docimus and Medeius to free the city and grant autonomy, restoring the democratic patrimonial regime.
SRukke03/04/21 at 04:20Enodia: Wow!
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Macedonian Kingdom, Alexander the Great, Gold Stater Lifetime IssueMacedonian Gold Stater, BC 336 - 323, 8.59g, 17.9mm, Ionia, Miletos (near Balat, Turkey) mint, die axis 345o,
struck under Philoxenos, c. 325 - 323 B.C.; ADM I series I, 14 (same dies); Price 2077; Müller Alexander 8;
SNG Munchen 571; SNG Saroglos 131; HGC 3.1 893f (S); SNG Alpha Bank,
OBV: head of Athena right wearing earring, necklace, and crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a coiled snake, small thunderbolt under neck truncation;
REV: Nike standing slightly left, head left, wreath in extended right hand, stylus in left hand, HA monogram left, AΛEΞAN∆POY downward on right; scarce; SOL
ANACS Extremely Fine EF45 (6275437), Ionia
In 334 B.C. the Siege of Miletus by the forces of Alexander the Great of Macedonia liberated the city from Persian rule, soon followed by most of Anatolia.
Under Alexander, the city reached its greatest extent, occupying within its walls an area of approximately 90 hectares (220 acres). When Alexander died in 323 B.C.,
Miletus came under the control of Ptolemy, governor of Caria and his satrap of Lydia Asandrus, who had become autonomous.
In 312 B.C. Antigonus I Monophthalmus sent Docimus and Medeius to free the city and grant autonomy, restoring the democratic patrimonial regime.
SRukke03/03/21 at 11:58Molinari: Great coin!
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Macedonian Kingdom, Alexander the Great, Gold Stater Lifetime IssueMacedonian Gold Stater, BC 336 - 323, 8.59g, 17.9mm, Ionia, Miletos (near Balat, Turkey) mint, die axis 345o,
struck under Philoxenos, c. 325 - 323 B.C.; ADM I series I, 14 (same dies); Price 2077; Müller Alexander 8;
SNG Munchen 571; SNG Saroglos 131; HGC 3.1 893f (S); SNG Alpha Bank,
OBV: head of Athena right wearing earring, necklace, and crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a coiled snake, small thunderbolt under neck truncation;
REV: Nike standing slightly left, head left, wreath in extended right hand, stylus in left hand, HA monogram left, AΛEΞAN∆POY downward on right; scarce; SOL
ANACS Extremely Fine EF45 (6275437), Ionia
In 334 B.C. the Siege of Miletus by the forces of Alexander the Great of Macedonia liberated the city from Persian rule, soon followed by most of Anatolia.
Under Alexander, the city reached its greatest extent, occupying within its walls an area of approximately 90 hectares (220 acres). When Alexander died in 323 B.C.,
Miletus came under the control of Ptolemy, governor of Caria and his satrap of Lydia Asandrus, who had become autonomous.
In 312 B.C. Antigonus I Monophthalmus sent Docimus and Medeius to free the city and grant autonomy, restoring the democratic patrimonial regime.
SRukke03/03/21 at 03:50Jay GT4: That's amazing
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Salonina Concordia RIC Va 63Salonina, AE Antoninianus (wife of Gallienus), Asian Mint, 21mm, 3.8g, RIC Va 63,
OBV: CORN SALONINA AVG, diademed bust right, draped on a crescent
REV: CONCORDIA AVGG, Gallienus and Salonina facing and clasping hands, Antioch mint, 255-258 AD (joint reign),
SRukke10/17/20 at 02:58Jay GT4: Interesting reverse!
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Valentinian II Virtus RIC IX 63aValentinian II, Antoninianus, Antioch, 378 - 383 AD, 24mm, 6g, RIC IX 63a (unlisted)
OBV: D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG, diademed draped and cuirassed bust right
REV: VIRTVS E-XERCITI, Emperor stg r, holding standard and globe, left foot on captive
ANTΔ in exergue
RIC 63a is only listed with a gamma workshop not a delta as on this coin.
Listed as RARE
SRukke05/16/20 at 15:17okidoki: excellent
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Licinius I Jupiter RIC VII 24LICINIUS I, Follis, 2.8g, 17mm, RIC VII Nicomedia 24 (Rated R2), Sear 15236,
OBV: IMP LICI-NIVS AVG, laureate. draped bust left, holding globe, sceptre and mappy.
REV: IOVI CONS-ERVATORI AVGG, Jupiter standing left, chlamys across left shoulder,
holding Victory on globe and eagle-tipped sceptre.
Palm branch angled \\\\\\\\ in left field.
S in right field.
Mintmark SMN.
Rated R2
SRukke05/05/20 at 11:29okidoki: Interesting reverse
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Sikyon Chimaera & Dove Sear 2774Sikyon, Greek, Triobol (Hemidrachm), 360 - 330 BC, 17mm, 2.67g, BMC 124, BCD 294, Sear SG 2774
OBVERSE – Chimaera walking left
REVERSE – Dove flying left
SRukke04/23/20 at 18:30Mark R1: I like thisone.
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Sikyon Chimaera & Dove Sear 2774Sikyon, Greek, Triobol (Hemidrachm), 360 - 330 BC, 17mm, 2.67g, BMC 124, BCD 294, Sear SG 2774
OBVERSE – Chimaera walking left
REVERSE – Dove flying left
SRukke04/22/20 at 21:19Tracy Aiello: Nice.
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Septimius Severus Victory RIC IV 211Septimius Severus, denarius, rome, 193 - 211 AD, 19.2mm, 2.73g, RIC 211, BMCRE 536, RSC 489, Sear 6340
OBV: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, Laureate head right
REV: P M TR P XV COS III P P, Victory, winged, standing right, foor on helmet, inscribing shield set on palm tree
SRukke03/15/20 at 10:03okidoki: Congrats very nice
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Caracalla Quadriga RIC 499bCaracalla, Sestertius, Rome, 213 AD, RIC 499b, 30mm, 19.05g,
OBV: M AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT, Laureate, draped cuirassed bust right
REV: P M TR P XVI IMP II COS IIII P P, S C, Caracalla in quadriga right, crowned by Victory S-C each side
RARE
SRukke02/18/20 at 22:22Jay GT4: Good find
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Lucilla Venus RIC III 1163Lucilla, AE Sesterius, Rome, 22.2g, 30 mm, Rome, 164 - 169 AD, RIC 1763, Cohen 72, BMC 1167,
OBV: LVCILLA AVG ANTONINI AVG F, draped bust right, hair in bun
REV: VENVS S-C, Venus standing left holding apple & scepter
wife of Lucius Varius
Scarce
SRukke02/02/20 at 07:40shanxi: nice portrait
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Caracalla Emperor on HorsebackCaracalla, 21mm, 5.5g, Moesia Nicopolis as Istrum 198 - 217 AD
OBV: Young bare headed, draped bust right
REV: NIKOPO Caracalla on horseback, waving hand
References: UNLISTED; VERY RARE
SRukke07/03/18 at 12:34Vladimir P: Nicopolis, Epirus. Similar in BNF coll
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Vespasian Lydia Sardes Civic Issue HeraklesVespasian, Lydia, Sardes, civic issue, 69 - 79, AE15, Pseudo-autonomousRPC II 1310
OBV: CAPDIANWN, Laureate bust of Hercules right, lion skin on shoulders
REV: CAPDIANWN, Hercules standing right, leaning on club, lion skin in right hand
SRukke12/12/17 at 03:00SRukke: Corrected, thank you
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Marcus Aurelius Aequitas RIC VII 192Marcus Aurelius, Denarius, Rome, 19mm, 2.77g, RIC III 192
OBV: M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, laureate head right.
REV: TR P XXII IMP V COS III, Aequitas standing left with scales and cornucopiae.
SRukke12/06/17 at 00:22RL: Seconded
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Vespasian Lydia Sardes Civic Issue HeraklesVespasian, Lydia, Sardes, civic issue, 69 - 79, AE15, Pseudo-autonomousRPC II 1310
OBV: CAPDIANWN, Laureate bust of Hercules right, lion skin on shoulders
REV: CAPDIANWN, Hercules standing right, leaning on club, lion skin in right hand
SRukke11/13/17 at 23:22helvetica: He is holding a lionskin in *his* left hand = RPC ...
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Alexius I Jewelled CrossAlexius I, 1081 - 1118 AD, Thessalonika, 20mm, 3.92g, BMC 49-54, SB 1931
OBV: Fragmentary legend, crowned bust facing, wearing chlamys, holding cross-tipped sceptre and cross on globe
REV: C-F-M-D in the four corners of jewelled cross with a globe at each end and X in the center
SRukke10/03/17 at 20:48Simon: Very nice example.
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Constans Two Captives RIC 65Constans, Alexandria, 348 AD, 21.45mm, 2.88g, RIC VIII, pg. 542, 65
OBV: DN CONSTA-NS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left, globe in right hand
REV: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, emperor, bare head, standing left, holding labarum and shield,
two captives, kneeling and leaning left before him, ALE delta in exergue, star in left field
SCARCE (RIC S)
SRukke08/07/17 at 03:41Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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Double Struck Constantius II FTDouble Struck
Constantius II, AE Centenionalis, Constantinople, 351-355 AD, 20mm, 3.7g, RIC 112
OBV: DN CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right, delta behind
REV: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, soldier spearing fallen horseman left, B in left field, CONS in ex.
SRukke02/09/17 at 05:24Randygeki(h2): Thats neat
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Probus Horseback RIC V 629Probus, 278 AD, Siscia, 25mm, 3.45g, RIC V 629, Alföldi type 5, No 67.
OBV: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG, radiate bust left in consular robe, eagle tipped scepter in right
REV: ADVENTIS AVG, Emperor riding left, hand raised and holding sceptre
XXIS in Exergue
SRukke02/09/17 at 05:24Randygeki(h2): Thats awesome!
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Postumus Jupitor RIC 5b 311Postumus, Lugdunum, 260 - 261 AD, 2.77g, 19mm, RIC 5b 311, RSC 161a
OBV: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate draped and cuirassed bust right
REV: IOVI VICTORI, Jupitor standing right, hurling thunderbolt
SRukke02/09/17 at 05:23Randygeki(h2): Nice!
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Constantine I Mars RIC VI 862Constantine I, Follis, Trier, 310 - 313 AD, RIC VI 862 (C2),
OBV: CONSTANTINVS P F AVG (legend RIC 1d), Laureate and cuirassed bust right (bust RIC B)
REV: MARTI CON-SERVATORI, Mars, helmeted, standing right, leaning on reversed spear left,
resting shield on ground. T-F in left and right fields
PTR in exergue
SRukke01/30/17 at 06:29maridvnvm: Nice one.
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Probus Horseback RIC V 629Probus, 278 AD, Siscia, 25mm, 3.45g, RIC V 629, Alföldi type 5, No 67.
OBV: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG, radiate bust left in consular robe, eagle tipped scepter in right
REV: ADVENTIS AVG, Emperor riding left, hand raised and holding sceptre
XXIS in Exergue
SRukke01/30/17 at 06:29maridvnvm: Very nice indeed. The horse seems unusually trunca...
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Valerian I Fides RIC Va 89Valerian I, Rome, Rome, 253 AD, 20mm, 3.09g, RIC Va 89, Cohen 71, Sear 9938
OBV: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG, radiate draped and cuirassed bust right
REV: FIDES MILITVM, Fides Militum standing left, holding two standards
SRukke01/29/17 at 22:39Jay GT4: Great coin!
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Probus Horseback RIC V 629Probus, 278 AD, Siscia, 25mm, 3.45g, RIC V 629, Alföldi type 5, No 67.
OBV: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG, radiate bust left in consular robe, eagle tipped scepter in right
REV: ADVENTIS AVG, Emperor riding left, hand raised and holding sceptre
XXIS in Exergue
SRukke01/29/17 at 22:39Jay GT4: Gorgeous coin!
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Postumus Laetitia RIC 5b 73 Postumus 261 - 262 AD, Cologne, 21.44mm, RIC Vb 73, RSC 167, Sear 10958
OBV: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate draped and cuirassed bust right
REV: LAETITIA AVG, Galley left with 5 rowers and pilot
SRukke01/25/17 at 19:34okidoki: indeed great Galley
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Postumus Laetitia RIC 5b 73 Postumus 261 - 262 AD, Cologne, 21.44mm, RIC Vb 73, RSC 167, Sear 10958
OBV: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate draped and cuirassed bust right
REV: LAETITIA AVG, Galley left with 5 rowers and pilot
SRukke01/25/17 at 03:53Randygeki(h2): Great reverse!
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Marcus Aurelius Aequitas RIC VII 192Marcus Aurelius, Denarius, Rome, 19mm, 2.77g, RIC III 192
OBV: M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, laureate head right.
REV: TR P XXII IMP V COS III, Aequitas standing left with scales and cornucopiae.
SRukke01/24/17 at 05:09Randygeki(h2): Nice
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Valerian I Emperor RIC 5a 220Valerian, Antoninianus, Viminacium, RIC 5a 220, Cohen 179, Sear 9966
OBV: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG, radiate, draped bust right
REV: RESTITVT GENER HVMANI, Valerian, radiate, walking right, holding globe and raising right hand
SRukke01/02/17 at 04:12Randygeki(h2): I love the portrait on this 
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Pontus Amisos Aegis and NikePontus Amisos, AE20, Gorgon Aegis & Nike, 65 - 100 BC, BMC 72, SNG Cop 170,
OBV: Aegis with facing Gorgon in the center
REV: AMI_SOY, Nike advancing right, holding palm over shoulder
monograms to left and right
SRukke01/02/17 at 04:11Randygeki(h2): Nice!
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Postumus GalleyPostumus AE Sestertius. Cologne mint, 261 AD, 22.3g, 30mm
OBV: IMP C POSTVMVS PIVS F AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
REV: LAETITIA AVG, galley right with four rowers, SC in exergue
Unknown reference, not found, possibly unpublished? SRukke12/28/16 at 15:42Randygeki(h2): A cool find!
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Nicephorus III CrossNicephorous III, Anonymous Follis, Constantiniple, 1078 - 1081 AD, 24mm, 5.8g, SB 1889
OBV: Nimbate bust of Christ facing, holding Gospels, barred IC-XC across field
REV: Floreate jeweled Latin cross with x at center and globule and two pellets in each extremity,
in lower field either side, floral ornament; in upper field either side, crescent.
SRukke12/04/16 at 03:54Randygeki(h2): Thats cool
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Constantius II FT ConstantinopleConstantius II Centenionalis, CONSTANTINOPLE, 324 - 361 AD, 5.08g, 23mm, Struck 351 - 355 AD
Obv: DN CONSTANTIVS PF AVG - Diademed bust right, draped and cuirassed Rev: FEL TEMP REPARATIO - Soldier right and looking left,
spears a fallen horseman with a pointed beard and reaching back towards soldier with arm. Mint mark: [Gamma] in the left field and
Exe: CONSA[star] Constantinople mint AD 351-355 = RIC VIII, p. 454, 82, SRukke11/03/16 at 06:13Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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Caracalla Eagle Bulls Head TroasCaracalla, Alexandria Troas, 26mm, 6.3 grams.
OBV: M AVREL ANTONINVS, Laureate and cuirased bust right
REV: COL AVG TROA, Eagle flying right, carrying head of bull
SRukke09/04/16 at 09:18Vladimir P: rev. is great!
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Dyrrhachium Illyria Cow and CalfDyrrhachium, Illyria, Greece, silver drachm, 200 - 30 BC, 18mm, 3.3g, Maier 309
OBV: MACATAS, Cow suckling calf right
REV: Νε (βρίσ) κου, double stellate pattern within double linear square with sides curved inwards
SRukke08/29/14 at 15:05Pekka K: Reverse magistrate should read: Νε (^...
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Commodus Hera PhilippopolisCommodus, Philippopolis, 177 - 192 AD18.37mm, 3.6g, Varbanov (Engl) 1061
OBV: LEGEND OBSCURED, Laureate bust of Commodus right
REV: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ, veiled Hera standing, l., kalathos on head, holding cornucopia, with drapery dangling belowSRukke03/14/14 at 11:39Joe Sermarini: I think that is not a long scepter, but rather a c...
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Elagabalus Fortuna RIC IVb 19Elagabalus, Silver Denarius, Rome, 219 AD, 19.6mm, 2.69g, RIC 19, RSC 149, BMC 96
OBV: IMP ANTONINVS AVG, laureate, draped bust right
REV: P M TR P II COS II P P, Fortuna seated left, holding rudder on globe & cornucopiae, wheel under seat.
SRukke02/10/14 at 20:35Skyler: Well struck
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Hostilian Apollo RIC IV 215Hostilian as Caesar, Orichalcum sestertius, Rome, 250 - early 251, RIC IV 215, Cohen 31, VF, 18.400g, 30.4mm, 0o,
OBV: C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C, bare headed and draped bust right, from behind
REV: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S C, Apollo seated left, extending branch, resting left elbow on lyre
Ex: Forum Ancient Coins
RARE
In 251 A.D., a fifteen-year plague began in the Roman Empire.SRukke01/01/14 at 10:12David Atherton: The patina really enhances this little gem.
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Hostilian Apollo RIC IV 215Hostilian as Caesar, Orichalcum sestertius, Rome, 250 - early 251, RIC IV 215, Cohen 31, VF, 18.400g, 30.4mm, 0o,
OBV: C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C, bare headed and draped bust right, from behind
REV: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S C, Apollo seated left, extending branch, resting left elbow on lyre
Ex: Forum Ancient Coins
RARE
In 251 A.D., a fifteen-year plague began in the Roman Empire.SRukke01/01/14 at 02:58Mat: Beautiful
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Dyrrhachium Illyria Cow and CalfDyrrhachium, Illyria, Greece, silver drachm, 200 - 30 BC, 18mm, 3.3g, Maier 309
OBV: MACATAS, Cow suckling calf right
REV: Νε (βρίσ) κου, double stellate pattern within double linear square with sides curved inwards
SRukke12/28/13 at 20:26David Atherton: Awesome obverse and interesting reverse.
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Gratian Siscia RIC 14cGratian, Siscia, 367 - 383 AD, 17mm, 3.04g, RIC IX pg 147, 14c
OBV: D N GRATIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
REV: GLORIA RO-MANORVM, Gratian standing right, holding labarum inscribed with Chi-rho and holding captive by hair,
M in left field, star over P to right, ΔSISC in ex.
SRukke12/21/13 at 07:45NORMAN K: Beautiful patina on this coin. Very nice
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Galerius VOT X FK CarthageGalerius, Carthage, 306 AD, 21.5mm, 2.87g, RIC VI 35b,
OBV: GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB C, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust at right
REV: VOT X FK in three lines within wreath
SRukke12/21/13 at 05:56sulcipius: A very nice example of a "Radiatus" and not easy ...
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Augustus Carteia Tyche and NeptuneAugustus, Carteia Spain, AE Semis, 27 BC - 14 AD, 21.36mm, 7.2g, RPC I 122, Villaronga 71, Burgos 662,
OBV: CARTEIA, Turreted bust of Tyche right
REV: D D, Neptune standing left, foot on rock, holding dolphin and trident
The Latin colony of Carteia was founded in 171 B.C. In 27 B.C., when Augustus had become emperor, Hispania Ulterior was divided into Baetica (modern Andalusia) and Lusitania (modern Portugal, Extremadura, and part of Castilla-León). Cantabria and Basque country were also added to Hispania Citerior.SRukke11/16/13 at 03:43Romanorvm: It's a rock. Forum has a similar coin too.
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Augustus Carteia Tyche and NeptuneAugustus, Carteia Spain, AE Semis, 27 BC - 14 AD, 21.36mm, 7.2g, RPC I 122, Villaronga 71, Burgos 662,
OBV: CARTEIA, Turreted bust of Tyche right
REV: D D, Neptune standing left, foot on rock, holding dolphin and trident
The Latin colony of Carteia was founded in 171 B.C. In 27 B.C., when Augustus had become emperor, Hispania Ulterior was divided into Baetica (modern Andalusia) and Lusitania (modern Portugal, Extremadura, and part of Castilla-León). Cantabria and Basque country were also added to Hispania Citerior.SRukke10/22/13 at 23:24David Atherton: What is Neptune's foot resting on? On Flavian ...
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Augustus Carteia Tyche and NeptuneAugustus, Carteia Spain, AE Semis, 27 BC - 14 AD, 21.36mm, 7.2g, RPC I 122, Villaronga 71, Burgos 662,
OBV: CARTEIA, Turreted bust of Tyche right
REV: D D, Neptune standing left, foot on rock, holding dolphin and trident
The Latin colony of Carteia was founded in 171 B.C. In 27 B.C., when Augustus had become emperor, Hispania Ulterior was divided into Baetica (modern Andalusia) and Lusitania (modern Portugal, Extremadura, and part of Castilla-León). Cantabria and Basque country were also added to Hispania Citerior.SRukke10/22/13 at 22:16NORMAN K: thanks. This is exactly like my coin I was trying...
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Greek Asclepius Pergamon MysiaPergamon, Mysia, 200-30 BC, AE17, 3.82 gr. Bearded head of Asklepios right / Serpent-entwined staff of Asklepios. (no legends on either side). SNG Cop 401; Lindgren I 299; de Luynes 2502; BMC 164.SRukke08/27/13 at 19:03Christopher H2: This is wrongly attributed. It is:
Pergamon, M...
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Elagabalus Nemesis NicopolisElagabalus, Nicopolis, 218 - 222 AD, 25.95mm, 10.9g, Similar to Varbanov 4045 but with cornucopia
Obverse: AVT K M AVP ANTΩNEINOC, radiate, draped cuirassed bust right
Reverse: ΥΠ ΝΟΒΙΟΥ ΡΟΥΦΟΥ ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛΙ TΩΝΠΡΟC ΙCΤΡΟΝ, Nemesis standing left,
holding scales and cornucopia, wheel at feet
HrHJ (2012) 8.26.35.8
SRukke06/06/13 at 00:59Romanorvm: Thank you
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Elagabalus Nemesis NicopolisElagabalus, Nicopolis, 218 - 222 AD, 25.95mm, 10.9g, Similar to Varbanov 4045 but with cornucopia
Obverse: AVT K M AVP ANTΩNEINOC, radiate, draped cuirassed bust right
Reverse: ΥΠ ΝΟΒΙΟΥ ΡΟΥΦΟΥ ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛΙ TΩΝΠΡΟC ΙCΤΡΟΝ, Nemesis standing left,
holding scales and cornucopia, wheel at feet
HrHJ (2012) 8.26.35.8
SRukke05/23/13 at 11:36Jochen: HrHJ (2012) 8.26.35.8
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Elagabalus Eagle NicopolisElagabalus, Nicopolis ad Istrum, 198 - 217 AD,
OBV: AV K M AVPH ANTΩNINOC, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind
REV: NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICTP-ON, Eagle stg. Facing, wings spread, head right
HrHJ (2012) 8.26.1.25
SRukke05/23/13 at 11:34Jochen: HrHJ (2012) 8.26.1.25
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Gallienus Vict Germanica RIC 49Gallienus, Augustus, Antoninianus, Lyons 258 - 259 AD, 20mm, 3.18g, RIC V-1, Lyons 49 (J) var (dots in obv. legend), Sear 5 10377 var (ditto), Goebl 874L
OBV: GALLIENVS dot P dot F dot AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right
REV: VICT GERMANICA, Victory on globe, standing right,
holding trophy over shoulder and wreath aloft, two captives below
SRukke03/27/13 at 14:48TheEmpireNeverEnded: Love this portrait
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Nerva Fouree Aequitas RIC 13Nerva, Fouree denarius, 96 - 98 AD, struck 96 AD, 2.8g, 20mm, RIC 13, Cohen 6
OBV: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, laureate head right
REV: AEQVITAS AVGVST, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae
SRukke03/27/13 at 14:43TheEmpireNeverEnded: The full res photo of this is stunning!
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Nerva Fouree Aequitas RIC 13Nerva, Fouree denarius, 96 - 98 AD, struck 96 AD, 2.8g, 20mm, RIC 13, Cohen 6
OBV: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, laureate head right
REV: AEQVITAS AVGVST, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae
SRukke03/12/13 at 05:14kc: this one is really cool...congrats! 
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M VargunteiusM. Vargunteius AR denarius minted in Rome in 130 B.C. OBV - helmeted Roma head right, cross X below chin, M.VARG. behind. REV - with Jupiter holding laurel branch and whip in quadriga right, ROMA in exergue. EF, 3.805 gramsSRukke01/10/13 at 17:27Mat: Pretty coin
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Theodosius II Gold SolidusTheodosius II, Gold solidus, RIC X 202, NGC Choice AU, 5th officina, Constantinople, 4.46g, 22mm, die axis 180o, 408 - 419 A.D.
OBV: D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, helmeted and cuirassed facing bust holding spear and shield decorated with horseman;
REV: CONCORDI-A AVGG Ε, Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head right, foot on prow, holding scepter and Victory on globe, star left, CONOB in ex;
NGC rated 5/5 for strike
EX: Forvm Ancient CoinsSRukke01/06/13 at 14:29Noah: great addition
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Theodosius II Gold SolidusTheodosius II, Gold solidus, RIC X 202, NGC Choice AU, 5th officina, Constantinople, 4.46g, 22mm, die axis 180o, 408 - 419 A.D.
OBV: D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, helmeted and cuirassed facing bust holding spear and shield decorated with horseman;
REV: CONCORDI-A AVGG Ε, Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head right, foot on prow, holding scepter and Victory on globe, star left, CONOB in ex;
NGC rated 5/5 for strike
EX: Forvm Ancient CoinsSRukke01/06/13 at 01:31Mat: Stunning coin
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M Sergius SilusM. Sergius Silus AR denarius minted in Rome, between 115-114 B.C. OBV - Roma right, Rome and X crossed behind, EX.S.C. REV - soldier riding horse carrying an unsheathed sword and barbarian head right in field, Q below horse. M.SERGI below. SILVS in exergue. 3.93 grams.SRukke01/05/13 at 19:59Molinari: Wow great reverse!
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M Sergius SilusM. Sergius Silus AR denarius minted in Rome, between 115-114 B.C. OBV - Roma right, Rome and X crossed behind, EX.S.C. REV - soldier riding horse carrying an unsheathed sword and barbarian head right in field, Q below horse. M.SERGI below. SILVS in exergue. 3.93 grams.SRukke01/05/13 at 17:43Jay GT4: Very nice severed head!
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M Sergius SilusM. Sergius Silus AR denarius minted in Rome, between 115-114 B.C. OBV - Roma right, Rome and X crossed behind, EX.S.C. REV - soldier riding horse carrying an unsheathed sword and barbarian head right in field, Q below horse. M.SERGI below. SILVS in exergue. 3.93 grams.SRukke01/05/13 at 05:00Enodia: great type, and a nice example.
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Macedonian TetradrachmMacedonia Prima Merida (First Region), Roman Dependent Republic, c. 168 - 149 B.C.
Macedonian silver tetradrachm, Amphipolis mint, 158 - 149 BC, 16.338g, 31.1mm, die axis 0o,
Prokopov Macedonia 469: II.A. O. 93 - R. 365 var; AMNG III, p. 57, 176 ff. var; SNG Cop 1314-5 var (same); BMC Macedonia p. 8, 8 var
OBV: Macedonian shield (the whole obverse represents a shield) with bust of Artemis Tauropolos
(Diana to the Romans) at the center facing right, bow and quiver at her shoulder
REV: ΜΑΚΕ∆ΟΝΩΝ ΠΡΩΤΗΣ (First Macedonia Province), legend above and below club,
Α/ΣΗΡ monogram above, ΤΚΡ and ΤΜΕ monograms below, all within oak wreath closed by thunderbolt left
Rare with slight apparently unpublished variation in the monogram above
EX: Forvm Ancient Coins
SRukke11/19/12 at 12:20Steve E: Proud portrait! Nice centering and details! Beauti...
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Theodosius II Gold SolidusTheodosius II, Gold solidus, RIC X 202, NGC Choice AU, 5th officina, Constantinople, 4.46g, 22mm, die axis 180o, 408 - 419 A.D.
OBV: D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, helmeted and cuirassed facing bust holding spear and shield decorated with horseman;
REV: CONCORDI-A AVGG Ε, Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head right, foot on prow, holding scepter and Victory on globe, star left, CONOB in ex;
NGC rated 5/5 for strike
EX: Forvm Ancient CoinsSRukke10/05/12 at 20:56Mark Z: How'd I miss this one? Beautiful!
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Trajan Caesarea Clasped Hands DrachmTrajan, Silver Drachm of Caesarea Cappadocia, Struck 98 - 99 AD, 18.74mm, 2.9g, Sydenham 172, BMC 53, SNGCop 200
OBV: AYT KAIC NEP TPAIANOC CEB GERM, Laureate head right
REV: DHM EX UPAT B, Clasped hands holding standard on prow
The reverse was copied from the Nerva denarii struck approximately two years earlier.
Scarce
SRukke09/16/12 at 10:54David Atherton: Very nice!
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Macrinus Herakles Nicopolis ad IstrumMoesia Inferior. Nikopolis ad Istrum. Macrinus, 217-218 AD, AE27. Legat Longinus.
Nikopolis, 27mm, 13.4g
OBV: Laureate head right
REV: VP CTA LONGINOV NIKOPOLITWN PPOC IC, Herakles standing right, holding lion's skin and club placed on rock at feet
Moushmov 1287SRukke07/20/12 at 20:22Skyler: Great portrait and good detail remaining!
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Maurice TiberiusMaurice Tiberius
Byzantine Empire. Maurice Tiberius. A.D. 582-602. AE Follis, Theoupolis (Antioch)
OBV: Bust facing, wearing crown with trefoil ornament and consular robes holding mappa and eagle tipped sceptor
REV: Large M between A/N/N/O and numerals representing the regnal year, cross above THEUP in exergue,
Regnal year III over U (Year 8) 589 - 590 AD
Sear 532 SRukke07/12/12 at 15:38Steve E: Very colorful, nice!
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Caracalla Galley RIC 120Caracalla, Silver denarius, Rome, 201 - 206 AD, 2.9 g, 18mm, die axis 0, RIC IV 120, RSC III 3, Hill 561, BMCRE 267, Sear 6790
OBV: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate and draped bust right
REV: ADVENT AVGG, galley with rowers sailing left on waves
"The imperial family travels from the eastern campaign to Rome"
SCARCE
SRukke06/08/12 at 13:01SPQR Coins: A fantastic coin, I'd love to have one someday...
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Vespasian Victoria Navalis RIC 503Vespasian, Ae As, Rome, 71 AD, 27mm, Sear (1988) 805, Cohen 632, BMCRE 616, RIC 503
OBV: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III, laureate head right
REV: VICTORIA NAVALIS SC, Victory standing right on prow, holding wreath & palm
A reference to the victory on Lake Galilee during the Jewish War.
SRukke06/01/12 at 09:43David Atherton: There seems to be some debate about whether The Se...
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Hadrian Serapis TetradrachmHadrian, Billon tetradrachm, Alexandria Egypt, Regnal year 19, 134 - 135 AD, 24mm, 12.6g, Köln 1150; Milne 1445, Emmett 889, Geissen 1150; cf. Dattari 1465,
OBV: AVT KAIC TRAIAN AΔΡIANOC CEB, laureate head of Hadrian left
REV: L.ENN EAK·Î”, draped bust of Serapis right, wearing taenia, kalathos on head
SCARCE
SRukke05/30/12 at 01:14Romanorvm: 12.6g just added.
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Maximianus Siscia XXIBKOY RIC 580 varMaximian, Antoninianus, Siscia, 289 - 290 AD, RIC 580 var. (not in RIC)
OBV: IMP C M A VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, radiate & cuirassed bust right
REV: CONSERVATOR AVG, Emperor, holding sceptre, and Hercules,
leaning on club, standing face to face, sacrificing at altar, XXIBKOY in exergue
This mintmark is unlisted in RIC. RIC V Siscia, 580, rated scarce
From Doug Smith's website:
Issued before the currency reform of c.294 AD, this Siscia mint antoninianus of Maximianus I bears, in exergue, the XXI followed by an even stranger code sequence.
The mint was divided into only three workshops using Greek numerals A, B and (here) G. To the right of G is LI. Conveniently, dots separate the sections of the mark.
To make sense of this marking, one must find an example from workshops A and B. These coins read XXIAHP and XXIBKOY.
Combining the fragments in officina order gives HPKOYLI or the Greek letter spelling of the Roman name Hercules. This is our code word.
A matching series by Diocletian used I+O+BI or the Greek letter spelling of Jupiter (IOVI not Zeus!).
SRukke05/21/12 at 02:55wileyc: Interesting coin, remarkably nice strike.
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Herennius Etruscus Clasped Hands RIC 138Herennius Etruscus as Caesar, AR Antoninianus, Rome, 249 - 251 AD, 3.6g, 20mm, RIC 138, RSC 4, Seaby 2639, Sear 2739, Cohen 4
OBV: Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C, radiate draped bust right
REV: CONCORDIA AVGG, clasped hands
RARE
SRukke05/20/12 at 21:26Legatus: Very nice and rare coin. Congrats
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Antandros TroasSize 8mm, 0.6g, 440 - 400 BC
OBV: Artemis Astyrene(?) right
REV: Lion’s head right
SRukke05/11/12 at 03:56Steve E: Nice lion!
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C Fonteius Janus wGalleyC Fonteius denarius, 114 - 113 BC, 3.73g, Crawford 290/1, Sydenfam 555, Fonteia 1,
OBV: Janiform head, D (retrograde) to l, star right, three dots below.,
REV: Galley with pilot and three rowers, C FONT above, ROMA below
Porous flan
EX: Harlan J Berk
SRukke05/11/12 at 03:55Steve E: Very interesting type! What are the trailing lines...
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Elagabalus LiberalitasELAGABALUS Denarius, Rome, 218 - 222 AD, 18mm, 2.75g
OBV: IMP ANTONINVS AVG, laureate draped bust right
REV: LIBERALITAS AVG II, Liberalitas standing front head left, holding abacus & cornucopiae set on base.
Sear 7521 (2000 ed.), BMCRE 150, RSC 79
SRukke05/11/12 at 03:49Steve E: Nice details, pleasant portrait!
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Gallienus GriffinGallienus IMP GALLIENUS AUG R APOLLINI CONS AUG Gryphon walking left Delta RIC V-1, Rome 165 C S
Gallienus IMP GALLIENUS AUG R APOLLI CONS AUG Gryphon walking left Delta Aldbourne Hoard, 8 R S
Gallienus IMP GALLIENUS AUG R APOLLINI CONS AUG Gryphon walking left Delta Gobl 718aa R S
Gallienus Æ Antoninianus. Sole reign. gryphon walking left, D in ex. RSC 77.
Super reverse detail with good surfaces and patina. Scarce. 3.83g. 20mmSRukke05/11/12 at 03:48Steve E: Interesting type! Nice griffin!
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Philip I The Arab Virtus 1PHILIP I. 244-249 AD. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 4.0g). Struck 244-247 AD.
OBV: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
REV: VIRTVS AVG, Virtus standing left, right foot on helmet, holding branch and spear. (mint of Rome),
RIC IV, pg 74, #52
SRukke05/11/12 at 03:43Steve E: Nice portrait!
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