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Sphinx2 commentslaney03/20/23 at 15:32Curtis JJ: Great group

Sphinx2 commentslaney03/10/23 at 20:21v-drome: beautiful collection and display composition

Turtle, Aegina, AR Drachm (Testudo Graeca Ibera)Greek (Classical). Islands off Attica (Saronic Gulf), Aegina. AR Drachm (5.0g, 19.5mm, 3h?), struck c. BCE 350-338.
Obv: Land tortoise (prob. testudo graeca ibera) with segmented shell of 13 plates. Rev: Large incuse square with skew pattern, two pellets (astragalos?) in one of five compartments (left, top or bottom?) . Ref: Millbank Period V (404-375 BC), pl. II, 16; HGC 6, 443; SNG Cop 520; SNG Lockett 2004 ("acorn"). Prov: Ex-Colosseum Coin Exchange (Ira Teitelbaum, Hazlet NJ) MBS 59 (22 Nov 1991), Lot 2.3 commentsCurtis JJ02/25/22 at 04:24Curtis JJ: Thanks Alex & Anaximander! The duplicate was one h...

Turtle, Aegina, AR Drachm (Testudo Graeca Ibera)Greek (Classical). Islands off Attica (Saronic Gulf), Aegina. AR Drachm (5.0g, 19.5mm, 3h?), struck c. BCE 350-338.
Obv: Land tortoise (prob. testudo graeca ibera) with segmented shell of 13 plates. Rev: Large incuse square with skew pattern, two pellets (astragalos?) in one of five compartments (left, top or bottom?) . Ref: Millbank Period V (404-375 BC), pl. II, 16; HGC 6, 443; SNG Cop 520; SNG Lockett 2004 ("acorn"). Prov: Ex-Colosseum Coin Exchange (Ira Teitelbaum, Hazlet NJ) MBS 59 (22 Nov 1991), Lot 2.3 commentsCurtis JJ02/22/22 at 16:24*Alex: I do not see any duplicates, but I have renamed th...

Turtle, Aegina, AR Drachm (Testudo Graeca Ibera)Greek (Classical). Islands off Attica (Saronic Gulf), Aegina. AR Drachm (5.0g, 19.5mm, 3h?), struck c. BCE 350-338.
Obv: Land tortoise (prob. testudo graeca ibera) with segmented shell of 13 plates. Rev: Large incuse square with skew pattern, two pellets (astragalos?) in one of five compartments (left, top or bottom?) . Ref: Millbank Period V (404-375 BC), pl. II, 16; HGC 6, 443; SNG Cop 520; SNG Lockett 2004 ("acorn"). Prov: Ex-Colosseum Coin Exchange (Ira Teitelbaum, Hazlet NJ) MBS 59 (22 Nov 1991), Lot 2.3 commentsCurtis JJ02/21/22 at 22:01Anaximander: Possibly duplicate entry.

Crayfish, Thrace, Apollonia Pontika Thrace, Apollonia Pontika, late 5th-4th centuries BC. AR Drachm (12mm, 2.86g, 1h). Facing gorgoneion. R/ Anchor; A to l., crayfish to r. SNG BM Black Sea 160-1; SNG Copenhagen 4571 comments11/08/20 at 23:42Jay GT4: Nice!

Ancient Greek Bestiary: revamped!A choice example of ancient Grecian animals (some are imagined or mythical). Can you identify any of them?

(Please click picture for better resolution)1 commentsJason T06/20/20 at 09:18Juan R: Amazing, so jealous

Owl - This zoo needs an OWL! Preferably a perky owl..Calabria --Circa 281-272 BC. AR Drachm (3.16 gm). Helmeted head of Athena left; helmet decorated with skylla hurling a stone / [TARANTINWN], owl standing right on thunderbolt, wings spread. Vlasto 1077ff; SNG ANS 1320 15 commentsfeatherz05/06/19 at 14:48Maria H: Added to my want list!!! Favorite so far. Question

EAGLE, MOESIA, ISTROS AR DRACHMMoesia, Istros AR Drachm.
4th Century BC.
Facing male heads, the right inverted / ISTPIH, sea-eagle left grasping dolphin with talons, AG monogram below dolphin.
BMC 246; SNG Munich 236; SNG Copenhagen 192; Pick AMNG 417.
5.02g, 20mm.

1 comments05/06/19 at 14:43Maria H: I need to find one of these. Love it.

GriffinDenarius - Crawford 384.11 comments05/06/19 at 14:43Maria H: Gorgeous coin.

SCORPION, Another nice scorpio for the zoo !2 provincial animals !3 commentsphilippe B205/06/19 at 14:41Maria H: I love this coin!

Lion, Elagabal, NikopolisLaureated and cuirassed bust right
R: Lion walking left

ae 17
3,48 g
axis 0°

2 commentsgb2940006/10/18 at 19:04Jochen: Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2017) No. 8.26.53.2

sphinxChios , 10mm , 0.99g1 commentsXLi07/31/17 at 11:26Pekka K: Mionnet sup. VI p.392 #32. Refers to marquis de la...

MYTHOLOGICAL CREATURES COLLAGETop row: Agathodaemon; Griffin; Centaur
Row 2: Capricorn; Sphinx; Hippocamp; Kerberos
Row 3: Gorgon; Horned Panther; Phoenix
Bottom row: Pegasos; Pan; Horned Lion; Chimaera
(examples from my collection)2 commentslaney02/16/17 at 16:13Randygeki(h2): Great group!

Lion & Sturgeon, (tetrachalk) - Obverse SatyrPantikapaion AE20 (tetrachalk)
300-275 BC
5.92gm
19.7mm.
Obv: Head of Satyr, without beard, wearing ivy wreath, left.
Rev: Roaring lion's head left; sturgeon left below; ΠAN surrounding

Anokhin 125; SNG BMC Black Sea 883ff; SNG Stancomb 552ff
4 comments02/15/17 at 19:58Mayadigger: Sweet!

Griffin - GallienusObverse:- GALLIENVSAVG, Head right with radiate crown
Reverse:- APOLLINICONSAVG, Griffin left
Exergue:- Delta1 commentsnogoodnicksleft11/24/15 at 13:15NORMAN K: very nice Cool

Griffin, Hadrian. As Obv.
HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head right

Rev.
COS III
SC
Griffin seated left, raising right foreleg6 commentsancientdave04/20/15 at 16:13okidoki: very nice Smile

Pegasusorichalcum dupondius (12.5g, 28mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 125-128.
HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS radiate bust of Hadrianus facing right.
COS III S C, Pegasus running right.
RIC (Hadrian) 658 (scarce)2 commentsCharles S01/06/15 at 18:39mdelvalle: Nice piece ! Shocked

Pegasus or Sols 'winged horse', GallienusGallienus (253–268)
Rome mint, workshop A.
Obeverse: GALLIENVSAVG, Gallienushead right.
Reverse: , SOLICONSAVG, winged horse right. A below to the right.

Comment: This variation must be one of the scarcer of the zoo series. On this specimen you can see ghosting on the reverse due to a die clash from the obverse die.
1 comments12/11/14 at 02:33Kim B. N: I just love The Gallienus Zoo. Superb coin in my b...

WOLF, (She wolf)AR denarius (4.0g, 18mm, 4h) Rome mint, struck 77 BC.
IIIXXXT gehind, helmeted head of Mars right.
ROMA above, P.SATRIE-NVS in ex. below, She-wolf standing left
BMC 3209-37, RSCV Satriena 1, RCV 283:125
Monneyer: P.Satrienus. Type refers to the foundation of Rome by Romulus and Remus with Mars, the father, and the she-wolf who suckled them.
2 commentsCharles S10/10/14 at 21:40paul1888: outstanding She-wolf!!!

DOGAR denarius. 74 BC. 3.52 gr. Bust of Diana huntress right,bow and quiver on shoulder. / Hound running right,hunting spear below. C. POSTUMI/TA (in monogram) below. Toned. Craw 394/1a . RSC Postumia 91 commentsbenito08/31/14 at 09:15v-drome: Good dog!!! Excellent coin!

HIPPOCAMPUSAR denarius. 72 BC. 3,78 grs. Bust of Amphitrite right,seen from behind letter C before, symbol (crab) behind / Neptune,brandishing trident, in sea chariot right,drawn by two hippocamps,above C.
Q.CREPER.M.F. / ROCVS in two lines below.
Craw 399/1b. RSC Crepereia 2. CNR Crepereia 2/3. 1 commentsbenito08/30/14 at 19:30rennrad12020: Very nice!

Pegasus or Sols 'winged horse', GallienusGallienus (253–268)
Rome mint, workshop A.
Obeverse: [GALLIE]NVSAVG, Gallienushead right.
Reverse: SOLIC[ONSAVG], winged horse right. A below.

Comment: This is one of the most common coins in the zoo series. I have kept this lower grade coin over the years because of the excellent strike and the nice body of the horse. I’m a big fan of those ’winged horses’ – those who drew Sol’s chariot over the sky. The coin costed me about 10 dollars, and that is not a big investment for a favourite coin.

W=2.47g; D=19x21mm
2 comments06/29/14 at 18:09nogoodnicksleft: yes I agree it has some good detail and a charm of...

BEE (The bee cage)Ephesos, Ionia 202BC-133BC
Ephesos mint
Obverse bee within wreath
Reverse Stag in front of palm tree3 commentsPaul D304/19/14 at 06:09jimmynmu: magnificent coin

Tigress - GallienusObverse:- GALLIENVSAVG, Head right with radiate crown
Reverse:- LIBEROPCONSAVG, Tigress left
Exergue:- B2 commentsnogoodnicksleft12/25/13 at 19:31nogoodnicksleft: The Greek word panther translates as “large spotte...

Tigress - GallienusObverse:- GALLIENVSAVG, Head right with radiate crown
Reverse:- LIBEROPCONSAVG, Tigress left
Exergue:- B2 commentsnogoodnicksleft12/23/13 at 07:58sulcipius: Nice coin, but there is not a tigeress pictured, b...

WOLF, This wolf is allowed in a zoo, see... she is good with kids!She wolf suckling Romulus and Remus2 commentsSkyler11/07/13 at 17:22Sosius: Wow, great wolf on this one. You can even see the...

Eagle on starry globeLucius Verus. 161-169 AD. Sestertius (24.3g, 31mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius, 169 AD. Obv.: DIVVS VERVS, bare head facing right. Rev.: CONSECRATIO [around] S C [below in field], Eagle with head turned left perched on globe with stars.
RIC (M. Aurelius) 1509 (scarce); Cohen 56; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 137:35

This coin refers to the funeral and deification of Lucius Verus in 169 AD. 1 commentsCharles S10/23/13 at 14:33cicerokid: This is remarkable

Ancient Greek BestiaryClockwise: Lion of Chersonessos, Dyrrhachion Cow, Calf and Wasp; Dove of Sikyon; Pegasos of Leukas (mythical); Lion and Bull of Tarsos; Macedonian Horse and Human.
Center: Owl of Athens.
Of the animals listed above, it is said that the human animal is the most violent and destructive of all.4 commentsJason T09/19/13 at 10:18Sam: Free of charge Ancient Zoo , nice.

nice

Lion and Scorpion, CARIA, MYLASA, AR Hemiobol CARIA, MYLASA, Hemiobol, 0,53 grams, diameter 7 mm, circa 450-400 B.C.

Facing of forepart of lion / Scorpion in incuse square punch

3 commentsAntonivs Protti08/27/13 at 20:13Augustin Caron: Beautiful specimen, awsome obverse!

PEACOCK, ROMAN EMPIRE / FAUSTINA SESTERTIUS Reverse: CONSECRATIO S C, Peacock standing left with tail spread open.
Rome Mint 161 - 180 AD
Æ Sestertius
WEIGHT : 23.35 grs DIAMETER :23.5 mm THICKNESS : 5.5 mm
A scarce type issued after her death. A wonderful example with a nice fanciful peacock. brown patina.
Refrences RIC1703
EX richardo828 eBay (Mr. Tony Owens Store )
Sam Mansourati Collection2 commentsSam08/13/13 at 16:14Sam: Thank you Curtis.

Ancient Greek BestiaryClockwise: Lion of Chersonessos, Dyrrhachion Cow, Calf and Wasp; Dove of Sikyon; Pegasos of Leukas (mythical); Lion and Bull of Tarsos; Macedonian Horse and Human.
Center: Owl of Athens.
Of the animals listed above, it is said that the human animal is the most violent and destructive of all.4 commentsJason T07/26/13 at 12:56cicerokid: Very nice Great collecxtion

Ancient Greek BestiaryClockwise: Lion of Chersonessos, Dyrrhachion Cow, Calf and Wasp; Dove of Sikyon; Pegasos of Leukas (mythical); Lion and Bull of Tarsos; Macedonian Horse and Human.
Center: Owl of Athens.
Of the animals listed above, it is said that the human animal is the most violent and destructive of all.4 commentsJason T07/26/13 at 01:57SPQR Matt: Quite a menagerie, very nice!

GRIFFIN, Abdera, Thrace | Apollon, AE14 - 4th Century BC.
Griffin | Apollon, Bronze.

Obv: Griffin pouncing right, head raised in menacing poise, club below; MENAN
Rev: Apollon, right, within linear square: ABΔ-HPI-T-ΩΝ (with retrograde N).

Exergue: MENAN

Mint: Abdera
Struck: ca. 352-323 BC.

Size: 14.67 mm.
Weight: ca. 2.5 grm.
Die axis: 0°

The Griffin (Greek gryphos, Persian shirdal - "lion-eagle") is a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head, with upstanding ear-tufts, and wings of an eagle: as the lion was considered 'King of the Beasts' and the eagle 'King of the Air,' the griffin was thought to be an especially powerful and majestic creature. The griffin is generally represented with four legs, wings and a beak, with eagle-like talons in place of a lion's forelegs and feathered, with equine-like ears jutting from the crown of its head. Some writers describe the tail as a serpent, in the manner of a chimera.
2 commentsTiathena05/28/13 at 19:10Thecoinwrangler: i have the exact same coin except yours is in a lo...

Serpent, Nero Tetradrachm - Agathodaemon with Opium Poppy Pods and Grain, RY: 3--
*Not sure if this would be considered a 'zoo animal'.... it seems at least half of it is ..... but it sure does look amazing and intricate on some coins, and is often depicted wearing the crowns of upper and lower Egypt, like the Pharohs of old, you can see the crown on his head on this example fairly well, as well as the Opium Poppies and Grain.
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Description:
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Roman Empire
Emperor Nero Caesar (54 - 68 AD)
AR/BI Tetradrachm of Alexandria, Egypt.
Regnal Year: 3 = ( 56/57 AD )

(titles in Greek)
obv: Laureate head right
rev: Agathodaemon serpent rearing up, with two Opium Poppy Pods, and two Grain Ears. Date in right field. Regnal Year: 3

Size: 28mm
Weight: 12.4 Grams
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more info on the coin:
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The Agathodaemon was a good spirit/demon that was worshipped by the ancient Egyptians.
He had the shape of a serpent with a human head.
The Greek inscription on the reverse of this coin shows that this is the "neo" or "new" agathodaemon serpent, or, in other words, the new good spirit (of rule by Nero).
------------------2 commentsrexesq03/28/13 at 17:15thomas s7: What a wonderful coin! I want one now Shocked

Griffin, Hadrian. As Obv.
HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head right

Rev.
COS III
SC
Griffin seated left, raising right foreleg6 commentsancientdave01/22/13 at 04:23kc: nice coin!

Bulls of JulianHere are only some bulls of Julian The Apostate - they are various but all very nice!4 commentsAnachoret01/22/13 at 04:03kc: wow, seldom seen bull hoard. Smile

Lion and CowLesbos Mytilene EL Hekte 521-478BC 2,59g Bodenstedt 13 SNG Kjøpenhavn 3012 comments10/27/12 at 18:58TheEmpireNeverEnded: An amazing addition

Lion and CowLesbos Mytilene EL Hekte 521-478BC 2,59g Bodenstedt 13 SNG Kjøpenhavn 3012 comments10/27/12 at 16:12Legatus: Fantastic!

SCORPION, Another nice scorpio for the zoo !2 provincial animals !3 commentsphilippe B210/16/12 at 18:28philippe B2: Glad you like it ! Better on coin than alive Wink

SCORPION, Another nice scorpio for the zoo !2 provincial animals !3 commentsphilippe B210/16/12 at 18:23Jochen: Beautiful scorpion!

CHIMAERAAR Hemidrachm. Sikyon ( Peloponessos ). c. 330-320 BC. 2,86 grs. 8h. Chimaera advancing left, right paw raised. ΣI below / Dove flying left.
BMC 119.

Spawned by Typhoeus and Echidna, the Chimaera had three heads - lion, goat, and snake .Its body was also mixed having the front part of a lion, middle of a goat, and snake for a tail. It breathed fire. It ravaged Lycia, killing cattle and setting fires until it was killed by Bellerophon2 commentsbenito08/10/12 at 05:28Skyler: Incredible!

Sow with pigletsAntoninus Pius. 138-161 AD. Sestertius (25.9g, 33mm, 12h), Rome mint, struck 141-143 AD. Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head right Rev.: S C in ex., Sow under oak tree suckling seven piglets; one more to the right.
RIC 629; BMC 1298; Cohen 775; Sear (II) 4226.

This type is part of a series depicting scenes from ancient Roman legends minted in preparation of the 900th anniversary of the founding of Rome (celebrated on April 21, A.D. 147). According to Vergil, The Trojan exile Aeneas sailed up the Tiber until he came upon a white sow nursing thirty piglets, and was to found a settlement on the site of this good omen, the town of Lanuvium, the precursor to Rome. 2 commentsCharles S08/06/12 at 01:02Noah: how funny...love it!

RAML.Rustius. AR Denarius. 74 AD 3.82 grs. Helmeted head of Mars right; mark of value below chin; SC behind / Ram standing right. L RVSTI in exergue.
Craw 389/1. RSC Rustia 1.1 commentsbenito08/06/12 at 01:01Noah: belo carnero!

Peacock on a Diva Mariniana AntoninianusViminacum mint, AD 253-254
DIVAE MARINIANAE, veiled, diademed and draped bust right, above a crescent
CONSECRATIO, peacock walking right, its tail in splendor
4.0 gr
Ref : Cohen # 11, RCV # 10069, RIC # 65 commentsPotator II08/06/12 at 01:00Noah: yet another standout coin!

Serpent, Nero Tetradrachm - Agathodaemon with Opium Poppy Pods and Grain, RY: 3--
*Not sure if this would be considered a 'zoo animal'.... it seems at least half of it is ..... but it sure does look amazing and intricate on some coins, and is often depicted wearing the crowns of upper and lower Egypt, like the Pharohs of old, you can see the crown on his head on this example fairly well, as well as the Opium Poppies and Grain.
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Description:
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Roman Empire
Emperor Nero Caesar (54 - 68 AD)
AR/BI Tetradrachm of Alexandria, Egypt.
Regnal Year: 3 = ( 56/57 AD )

(titles in Greek)
obv: Laureate head right
rev: Agathodaemon serpent rearing up, with two Opium Poppy Pods, and two Grain Ears. Date in right field. Regnal Year: 3

Size: 28mm
Weight: 12.4 Grams
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more info on the coin:
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The Agathodaemon was a good spirit/demon that was worshipped by the ancient Egyptians.
He had the shape of a serpent with a human head.
The Greek inscription on the reverse of this coin shows that this is the "neo" or "new" agathodaemon serpent, or, in other words, the new good spirit (of rule by Nero).
------------------2 commentsrexesq08/06/12 at 00:58Noah: Love these serpent reverses! Cool

Mules get vacationNerva. 96-98 AD. Sestertius (24.7g, 32-33mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck 97 AD.
Obv.: IMP NERVA CAES AVG - PM TR P COS III P P, laureate head right,
Rev.: VEHICVLATIONE ITALIAE REMISSA, two mules grazing back to back, cart behind with shaft pointing upwards.
RIC 93; Cohen 143.

One of the measures which Nerva took to reduce the burden of the citizens was the assumption by the government of the costs of imperial post, formerly assumed by the municipalities.2 commentsCharles S08/06/12 at 00:57Noah: excellent

LionAR antoninianus. 248 AD. 4,30 grs. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind . IMP PHILIPPVS AVG. / Lion walking right, I in exergue. SAECVLARES AVGG.
RIC IV 12.
1 commentsbenito08/06/12 at 00:56Noah: nice lion

Antelope, Gallienus (253-268 AD.) AE-Antoninianus, DIANAE CONS AVG,Gallienus (253-268 AD.) AE-Antoninianus,
avers:- GALLIENVS-AVG, radiate head right.
revers:- DIANAE-CONS-AVG, antelope walking left, right legs forwards.
exergo: Gamma
diameter: 19-20mm
weight: 2,84g
mint: Rome
date:
ref: RIC-181var, Cunetio hoard 1344, Minster hoard 69, Appleshaw hoard 82,
Q-001 1 commentsquadrans08/06/12 at 00:55Noah: lovely patina

GOATS, Every petting zoo needs a few goatsThis one is already in my gallery
Bronze AE 21, S 1394, VF, Amphipolis mint, 6.847g, 21.2mm, 0o, obverse diademed head of Artemis Tauropolis right, bow and quiver at shoulder; reverse , two goats on their hind legs, contending, facing;
ex-Wallace Widtman collection .
ex-Forum Ancient Coins
Purchased 09/2007 1 commentsJohnny08/06/12 at 00:54Noah: cool reverse! Cool

ElephantAntoninus Pius. 138-161 AD. As (8.6g, 26mm, 11h). Rome mint. Struck 148-149 AD. Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS P P TR P XII, laureate head right, Rev.: MVNIFICENTIA AVG [around] COS IIII [in ex.] S C [below], Elephant walking right. RIC 862a; Cohen 565.

This coin was struck in conjunction with very impressive games and displays (for which many elephants were imported from Africa) for the 900th anniversary of the founding of Rome celebrated on April 21st, 147 AD.2 commentsCharles S08/06/12 at 00:53Noah: love the reverse!

Dolphin Olbia - circa 500 BC1 comments08/06/12 at 00:52Noah: nice example!

BEE (The bee cage)Ephesos, Ionia 202BC-133BC
Ephesos mint
Obverse bee within wreath
Reverse Stag in front of palm tree3 commentsPaul D308/03/12 at 01:54Noah: very attractive and desirable piece

SphinxAR Dendarius (3.8g, 17mm, 8h). Rome mint, Struck 46 BC. Monneyer: T.Carisius.
Obv. Head of Aphrodisian Sybil facing right.
Rev. T.CARISIVS before, III·VIR [in ex.] sphinx seated right.
BMC 4061; Sear (RCV) 321a:150; Sear (RSCV) Carisia 11
5 commentsCharles S07/28/12 at 20:13laney: Elegant portrait and elegant sphinx.

Griffin, Hadrian. As Obv.
HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head right

Rev.
COS III
SC
Griffin seated left, raising right foreleg6 commentsancientdave06/26/12 at 16:52Randygeki(h2): Very nice! An awesome looking griffin

SphinxAR Dendarius (3.8g, 17mm, 8h). Rome mint, Struck 46 BC. Monneyer: T.Carisius.
Obv. Head of Aphrodisian Sybil facing right.
Rev. T.CARISIVS before, III·VIR [in ex.] sphinx seated right.
BMC 4061; Sear (RCV) 321a:150; Sear (RSCV) Carisia 11
5 commentsCharles S06/26/12 at 04:18paul1888: I think that this is an absolutely beautiful coin!...

Deer (Stag)RIC V-1 Rome 179 (Gallienus)1 comments06/26/12 at 02:01Noah: excellent stag

LIONBabylonia, Babylon, Stamenes 328-323 BC, AR Stater or Double Shekel
Baal enthroned left holding sceptre. / Lion advancing left, spear head above.
Nicolet-Pierre p. 289, 2; Pozzi 2868; Mitchiner type 7(b); Sear 6141. Babylon 328/327 BC.
(25 mm, 17.1 g, 11h)
3 comments06/25/12 at 19:38Noah: superb lion

HORSE, India :gold coin of Ashwamegha(Horse sacrifice)India :gold coin of Ashwamegha(Horse sacrifice).
4 th century AD.
Samudragupta:gupta king.
8.00 gms3 comments06/25/12 at 19:35Noah: fantastic style!

Griffin, Hadrian. As Obv.
HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head right

Rev.
COS III
SC
Griffin seated left, raising right foreleg6 commentsancientdave06/25/12 at 19:34Noah: gorgeous reverse

LionSilvered AE ant, Gallienus, GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate head right / HERCVLI CONS AVG, Lion walking left, roaring. A in exergue. Rome, Göbl 709b.4 commentsEd Flinn06/24/12 at 20:10nogoodnicksleft: sweet

ElephantJulius Caesar denarius; Crawford 443/1; RSC 49; Van Meter 42 comments06/08/12 at 16:23Kained but Able: Nicely centered example.

SphinxAR Dendarius (3.8g, 17mm, 8h). Rome mint, Struck 46 BC. Monneyer: T.Carisius.
Obv. Head of Aphrodisian Sybil facing right.
Rev. T.CARISIVS before, III·VIR [in ex.] sphinx seated right.
BMC 4061; Sear (RCV) 321a:150; Sear (RSCV) Carisia 11
5 commentsCharles S06/01/12 at 09:30David Atherton: That reverse stopped me in my tracks! Wow.

SphinxAR Dendarius (3.8g, 17mm, 8h). Rome mint, Struck 46 BC. Monneyer: T.Carisius.
Obv. Head of Aphrodisian Sybil facing right.
Rev. T.CARISIVS before, III·VIR [in ex.] sphinx seated right.
BMC 4061; Sear (RCV) 321a:150; Sear (RSCV) Carisia 11
5 commentsCharles S05/31/12 at 18:16Skyler: Absolute BEAUTY! Very nice detail preserved.

ELEPHANT, Philippus I, Rome mint, struck 249 AD, Æ SestertiusIMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
AETERNITAS AVGG, SC elephant advancing left, led by cornak, holding staff and goad
RIC 167a; Cohen 182 comments05/22/12 at 23:53Charles S: The wonderful chocolate coloured patina adds to th...

WOLF, This wolf is allowed in a zoo, see... she is good with kids!She wolf suckling Romulus and Remus2 commentsSkyler05/02/12 at 05:22Steve E: Very nice rev! I need to add one with this renderi...

Griffin & Sturgeon, Pantikapaion, 4th cent B.C. - SatyrBronze AE21
4th Century B.C.
6.915g
21.6mm
Obverse bearded head of Satyr to right
Reverse ΠA, forepart of griffin left, sturgeon left beneath

S 1700; SNG Cop 30 - 31, MacDonald 69; Anokhim 111; SNG BM Black Sea 869 - 871

Ex Forum
5 comments03/16/12 at 15:18Steve E: A strong, confident portrait and rev.! Doesn't...

SERPENTSeptimius Severus. AE 15. Nikopolis. 3,0 grs. Laureate head right. AYK Λ CEYHPOC. / Fourfold coiled serpent , with erected head right. ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ ΠΡOC I.
Varbanov 2492

2 commentsbenito02/06/12 at 08:45quadrans: amazing coin Very Happy

Owl - This zoo needs an OWL! Preferably a perky owl..Calabria --Circa 281-272 BC. AR Drachm (3.16 gm). Helmeted head of Athena left; helmet decorated with skylla hurling a stone / [TARANTINWN], owl standing right on thunderbolt, wings spread. Vlasto 1077ff; SNG ANS 1320 15 commentsfeatherz02/05/12 at 17:14Taras: I love this coin! Cool example!

StorkGALLIENVS AVG, Radiate cuirassed bust right / LEG III ITAL VII P VII F, Stork standing right.

mint of Mediolanum, Göbl 1000r3 commentsEd Flinn02/02/12 at 05:31rexesq: Very neat, I have never seent this type. Cool!

STAG/ANTELOPE?Gallienus AD 253-268 Ant
RIC 656, Van Meter 251 3.26g 21.77mm
Radiate cuirassed bust right with legend GALLIENVS AVG
Stag standing right with palm in exerge with legend SAECVLARES AVG
Silvered uncleaned
WCNC Jan 05 £264 comments02/02/12 at 05:22rexesq: AMAZING example! So nice, best looking reverse of ...

WOLFGallienus AD 253-268 Asian mint Ant
S 2942, Van Meter 13/3, RIC 628, Cohen 46, 3.43 grams 21.70 mm
Radiate draped bust right with legend GALLIENUS AVG
She-wolf standing right looking back suckling Romulus and Remus with legend AETERNITAS AVG
Palm-branch in exergue
WCNC April 05 £472 comments01/25/12 at 18:36cicerokid: That is nice

PegasusGALLIENVS AVG, Radiate bust R, SOLI CONS AVG, Pegasus R. Rome mint, RIC Va 283, Common.2 commentsRobert_Brenchley01/09/12 at 17:11jessvc1: very nice coin

Pegasus, Gallienus, AE antoninianusGallienus - Sole reign - AE antoninianus - Rome
260-268 A.D.
Obv : GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head right
Rev : SOLI CONS AVG, Pegasus right springing heavenward ; A in exergue
21 mm - 2.7 g
(RIC 283)1 comments08/03/11 at 20:38Randygeki(h2): Great reverse

Hippopotamus, Otacilia Severa antoninianuswife of Philippus I.
SAECVLARES AVGG3 commentsTibsi01/24/11 at 16:36rexesq: Gorgeous coin. I love the hippo, the detail of his...

Centaur, Gallienus Any thoughts...?2 commentsMayadigger01/24/11 at 16:35rexesq: Beautiful example.

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