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Agrippa_As_-_Ex_Merzbacher_1910.jpg
Roman Empire, Agrippa, AsObv. M AGRIPPA L F COS III, Head left, wearing rostral crown.
Rev. S C, Neptune standing left, holding small dolphin and trident.
Mint: Rome, 37-41 AD.

29mm 11.34g

RIC Gaius 58; BMC Tiberius 161; RCV 1812.

Provenance:
Ex Dr. Eugen Merzbacher, Auction 15th November 1910, lot 1339.
Ex Münzen & Medaillen AG, Auction 43, 12th November 1970, lot 282.
Ex Frank Sternberg AG, Auction 3, 30th November 1973, lot 48.
Ex Sotheby's, Auction 7th March 1996, lot 151.
Ex Collection M.F. Price
Ex Stack's, Auction 3rd December 1996, lot 114.
Ex Noonans, Auction 5th December 2023, lot 253.

The very talented and ambitious Agrippa held high state positions at a young age. In his lightning career, he won important victories at the age of 27 as fleet chief for his closest friend Augustus. In the year 21 B.C. He married Julia, daughter of Augustus, who then declared him his co-regent and successor. Through his designated buildings - e.g. B. water pipes and thermal baths - Agrippa contributed significantly to the infrastructure of ancient Rome. The Pantheon in Rome is still admired today. At the age of only 51, he died due to an injury, a well-respected man in Campania.
6 commentskc02/03/24 at 16:03*Alex: Great portrait
Agrippa_As_-_Ex_Merzbacher_1910.jpg
Roman Empire, Agrippa, AsObv. M AGRIPPA L F COS III, Head left, wearing rostral crown.
Rev. S C, Neptune standing left, holding small dolphin and trident.
Mint: Rome, 37-41 AD.

29mm 11.34g

RIC Gaius 58; BMC Tiberius 161; RCV 1812.

Provenance:
Ex Dr. Eugen Merzbacher, Auction 15th November 1910, lot 1339.
Ex Münzen & Medaillen AG, Auction 43, 12th November 1970, lot 282.
Ex Frank Sternberg AG, Auction 3, 30th November 1973, lot 48.
Ex Sotheby's, Auction 7th March 1996, lot 151.
Ex Collection M.F. Price
Ex Stack's, Auction 3rd December 1996, lot 114.
Ex Noonans, Auction 5th December 2023, lot 253.

The very talented and ambitious Agrippa held high state positions at a young age. In his lightning career, he won important victories at the age of 27 as fleet chief for his closest friend Augustus. In the year 21 B.C. He married Julia, daughter of Augustus, who then declared him his co-regent and successor. Through his designated buildings - e.g. B. water pipes and thermal baths - Agrippa contributed significantly to the infrastructure of ancient Rome. The Pantheon in Rome is still admired today. At the age of only 51, he died due to an injury, a well-respected man in Campania.
6 commentskc01/21/24 at 21:48Virgil H: Love the coin and pedigree
Agrippa_As_-_Ex_Merzbacher_1910.jpg
Roman Empire, Agrippa, AsObv. M AGRIPPA L F COS III, Head left, wearing rostral crown.
Rev. S C, Neptune standing left, holding small dolphin and trident.
Mint: Rome, 37-41 AD.

29mm 11.34g

RIC Gaius 58; BMC Tiberius 161; RCV 1812.

Provenance:
Ex Dr. Eugen Merzbacher, Auction 15th November 1910, lot 1339.
Ex Münzen & Medaillen AG, Auction 43, 12th November 1970, lot 282.
Ex Frank Sternberg AG, Auction 3, 30th November 1973, lot 48.
Ex Sotheby's, Auction 7th March 1996, lot 151.
Ex Collection M.F. Price
Ex Stack's, Auction 3rd December 1996, lot 114.
Ex Noonans, Auction 5th December 2023, lot 253.

The very talented and ambitious Agrippa held high state positions at a young age. In his lightning career, he won important victories at the age of 27 as fleet chief for his closest friend Augustus. In the year 21 B.C. He married Julia, daughter of Augustus, who then declared him his co-regent and successor. Through his designated buildings - e.g. B. water pipes and thermal baths - Agrippa contributed significantly to the infrastructure of ancient Rome. The Pantheon in Rome is still admired today. At the age of only 51, he died due to an injury, a well-respected man in Campania.
6 commentskc01/19/24 at 22:54gallienus1: Great coin!
Agrippa_As_-_Ex_Merzbacher_1910.jpg
Roman Empire, Agrippa, AsObv. M AGRIPPA L F COS III, Head left, wearing rostral crown.
Rev. S C, Neptune standing left, holding small dolphin and trident.
Mint: Rome, 37-41 AD.

29mm 11.34g

RIC Gaius 58; BMC Tiberius 161; RCV 1812.

Provenance:
Ex Dr. Eugen Merzbacher, Auction 15th November 1910, lot 1339.
Ex Münzen & Medaillen AG, Auction 43, 12th November 1970, lot 282.
Ex Frank Sternberg AG, Auction 3, 30th November 1973, lot 48.
Ex Sotheby's, Auction 7th March 1996, lot 151.
Ex Collection M.F. Price
Ex Stack's, Auction 3rd December 1996, lot 114.
Ex Noonans, Auction 5th December 2023, lot 253.

The very talented and ambitious Agrippa held high state positions at a young age. In his lightning career, he won important victories at the age of 27 as fleet chief for his closest friend Augustus. In the year 21 B.C. He married Julia, daughter of Augustus, who then declared him his co-regent and successor. Through his designated buildings - e.g. B. water pipes and thermal baths - Agrippa contributed significantly to the infrastructure of ancient Rome. The Pantheon in Rome is still admired today. At the age of only 51, he died due to an injury, a well-respected man in Campania.
6 commentskc01/18/24 at 19:54quadrans: Great piece ..I like it..Smile
Agrippa_As_-_Ex_Merzbacher_1910.jpg
Roman Empire, Agrippa, AsObv. M AGRIPPA L F COS III, Head left, wearing rostral crown.
Rev. S C, Neptune standing left, holding small dolphin and trident.
Mint: Rome, 37-41 AD.

29mm 11.34g

RIC Gaius 58; BMC Tiberius 161; RCV 1812.

Provenance:
Ex Dr. Eugen Merzbacher, Auction 15th November 1910, lot 1339.
Ex Münzen & Medaillen AG, Auction 43, 12th November 1970, lot 282.
Ex Frank Sternberg AG, Auction 3, 30th November 1973, lot 48.
Ex Sotheby's, Auction 7th March 1996, lot 151.
Ex Collection M.F. Price
Ex Stack's, Auction 3rd December 1996, lot 114.
Ex Noonans, Auction 5th December 2023, lot 253.

The very talented and ambitious Agrippa held high state positions at a young age. In his lightning career, he won important victories at the age of 27 as fleet chief for his closest friend Augustus. In the year 21 B.C. He married Julia, daughter of Augustus, who then declared him his co-regent and successor. Through his designated buildings - e.g. B. water pipes and thermal baths - Agrippa contributed significantly to the infrastructure of ancient Rome. The Pantheon in Rome is still admired today. At the age of only 51, he died due to an injury, a well-respected man in Campania.
6 commentskc01/18/24 at 18:20vindelicus: Great coin.
Agrippa_As_-_Ex_Merzbacher_1910.jpg
Roman Empire, Agrippa, AsObv. M AGRIPPA L F COS III, Head left, wearing rostral crown.
Rev. S C, Neptune standing left, holding small dolphin and trident.
Mint: Rome, 37-41 AD.

29mm 11.34g

RIC Gaius 58; BMC Tiberius 161; RCV 1812.

Provenance:
Ex Dr. Eugen Merzbacher, Auction 15th November 1910, lot 1339.
Ex Münzen & Medaillen AG, Auction 43, 12th November 1970, lot 282.
Ex Frank Sternberg AG, Auction 3, 30th November 1973, lot 48.
Ex Sotheby's, Auction 7th March 1996, lot 151.
Ex Collection M.F. Price
Ex Stack's, Auction 3rd December 1996, lot 114.
Ex Noonans, Auction 5th December 2023, lot 253.

The very talented and ambitious Agrippa held high state positions at a young age. In his lightning career, he won important victories at the age of 27 as fleet chief for his closest friend Augustus. In the year 21 B.C. He married Julia, daughter of Augustus, who then declared him his co-regent and successor. Through his designated buildings - e.g. B. water pipes and thermal baths - Agrippa contributed significantly to the infrastructure of ancient Rome. The Pantheon in Rome is still admired today. At the age of only 51, he died due to an injury, a well-respected man in Campania.
6 commentskc01/18/24 at 17:29ancientdave: Wonderful!
RRC1915D1_ExamplesRevDieY.jpg
Roman Republic, RRC191/1 VAL As Known examples of Rev Die YSosius posted an anonymous? As(RR0027) with an illegible legend. However, I think the die can be identified because the prow has certain oddities. Once the Rev is identified, I think the Obv can also. See if you think RR0027 has the same dies as the 2 asses in the image.2 comments03/16/23 at 15:32*Alex: It doesn't appear to be a plate coin so I hav...
RRC1915D1_ExamplesRevDieY.jpg
Roman Republic, RRC191/1 VAL As Known examples of Rev Die YSosius posted an anonymous? As(RR0027) with an illegible legend. However, I think the die can be identified because the prow has certain oddities. Once the Rev is identified, I think the Obv can also. See if you think RR0027 has the same dies as the 2 asses in the image.2 comments03/13/23 at 18:32Curtis JJ: The obverse seems to be a die-match. The rev. diff...
SeverusAlexanderDenarius.jpg
ROMAN EMPIRE, Severus Alexander DenariusLaureate head of Severus Alexander right, IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG / Mars advancing right, MARS VLTOR. RIC 246; BMCRE 833.6 commentssocalcoins01/06/21 at 19:10quadrans: Nice 👍
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Severus Alexander DenariusLaureate head of Severus Alexander right, IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG / Mars advancing right, MARS VLTOR. RIC 246; BMCRE 833.6 commentssocalcoins01/06/21 at 14:51okidoki: excellent
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Roman Republic, Q. Minucius Thermus Denarius - Warriors in Combat (Crawf. 319/1)AR Denarius
Rome, 103 BC
3.89g

Obv: Helmeted head of a youthful Mars (L).

Rev: Two warriors in combat, a Roman soldier on left protecting a fallen comrade.
Q•THERM•MF (ligate) in exergue.

Crawford 319/1; Minucia 19; BMCRR Italy 653-6

From the Andrew McCabe Collection
Roma Numismatics E-Sale 71, 28/05/2020, Lot 803
ex. NAC Auction 106, 09/05/2018, Lot 393

This coin records the brave deeds of the moneyer's ancestor and namesake, Quintus Minucius Thermus who was elected consul in 193 and waged war against the Ligurians, defeating their forces near Pisa. He remained as proconsul in Liguria for 191–190. During this time it appears that he may have won the distinction of the corona civica, the second highest military award to which a Roman could aspire, by saving the life of a fellow citizen in battle through slaying an enemy on a spot not further held by the enemy army that day - this act being depicted on the reverse.

He may also have been the same Thermus who served as military tribune under Scipio in North Africa in 202 BC. Appian relates that about this time there was a cavalry engagement between the forces of Hannibal and those of Scipio near Zama, in which the latter had the advantage. Scipio, learning that Hannibal was short of supplies and was expecting a convoy, sent the military tribune, [Quintus Minucius] Thermus, by night to attack the supply train. Thermus took a position on the crest of a hill at a narrow pass, where he killed 4,000 Africans, took as many more prisoners, and brought the supplies to Scipio.
2 commentsOptimo Principi05/29/20 at 15:55okidoki: Congrats very nice
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Roman Republic, Q. Minucius Thermus Denarius - Warriors in Combat (Crawf. 319/1)AR Denarius
Rome, 103 BC
3.89g

Obv: Helmeted head of a youthful Mars (L).

Rev: Two warriors in combat, a Roman soldier on left protecting a fallen comrade.
Q•THERM•MF (ligate) in exergue.

Crawford 319/1; Minucia 19; BMCRR Italy 653-6

From the Andrew McCabe Collection
Roma Numismatics E-Sale 71, 28/05/2020, Lot 803
ex. NAC Auction 106, 09/05/2018, Lot 393

This coin records the brave deeds of the moneyer's ancestor and namesake, Quintus Minucius Thermus who was elected consul in 193 and waged war against the Ligurians, defeating their forces near Pisa. He remained as proconsul in Liguria for 191–190. During this time it appears that he may have won the distinction of the corona civica, the second highest military award to which a Roman could aspire, by saving the life of a fellow citizen in battle through slaying an enemy on a spot not further held by the enemy army that day - this act being depicted on the reverse.

He may also have been the same Thermus who served as military tribune under Scipio in North Africa in 202 BC. Appian relates that about this time there was a cavalry engagement between the forces of Hannibal and those of Scipio near Zama, in which the latter had the advantage. Scipio, learning that Hannibal was short of supplies and was expecting a convoy, sent the military tribune, [Quintus Minucius] Thermus, by night to attack the supply train. Thermus took a position on the crest of a hill at a narrow pass, where he killed 4,000 Africans, took as many more prisoners, and brought the supplies to Scipio.
2 commentsOptimo Principi05/28/20 at 21:55Jay GT4: Classic!
206.jpg
Roman Empire, Antoninus Pius Denarius - Liberalitas (RIC 156)AR Denarius
Rome 147 AD
3.38g

Obv: Laureate head of Antoninus Pius (R).
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP

Rev: Liberalitas standing (L) holding abacus or coin dispenser and cornucopia, LIB IIII below.
TR POT COS IIII

RIC 156; RSC 490

From the "Benito Collection" of Ramón Sáenz de Heredia y Alonso (d.2016)
CNG Electronic Auction 468, 20/05/2020, Lot 455
1 commentsOptimo Principi05/22/20 at 13:32quadrans: Great piece ..I like it..Smile
207.jpg
Roman Empire, Antoninus Pius Denarius - Column of Antoninus Pius (RIC 440, Aurelius)AR Denarius
Rome 161 AD
3.40g

Obv: Bareheaded bust of Antoninus Pius (R) with slight drapery.
DIVVS ANTONINVS

Rev: Column of Antoninus Pius, on low base surmounted by statue of Divus Antoninus, holding scepter
DIVO PIO

RIC 440 (Aurelius); RSC 353; BMC

From the "Benito Collection" of Ramón Sáenz de Heredia y Alonso (d.2016)
CNG Electronic Auction 468, 20/05/2020, Lot 458
ex. CNG Electronic Auction 107, 02/02/2005, Lot 177
ex. Coin Galleries, 07/08/1985, Lot 395.
1 commentsOptimo Principi05/22/20 at 13:31quadrans: Nice piece.. Smile
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Roman Empire, Constans IReverse Victorae With M contramark 1 commentsRui G04/04/20 at 12:12*Alex: The M is not a countermark
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Roman Republic, L. Titurius Sabinus Denarius - Rape of the Sabine Women (Crawf. 344/1a)AR Denarius
Rome, 89 BC
3.82g

Obv: Bare head of King Titus Tatius (R),
TA (ligate) before, SABIN behind.

Rev: The Rape of the Sabine women;
Two Roman soldiers, facing each other, each carrying off a Sabine woman in his arms.
L•TITVRI below

Crawford 344/1a; Tituria 1; Sydenham 698; BMCRR Rome 2322-3

Roma Numismatics Auction 19, 27/03/2020, Lot 698
ex. NAC Auction 114 - Part I, 06/05/2019, Lot 419
ex. Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 94, 18/09/2013, Lot 973;
ex. Münzen & Medaillen AG Basel, List 316, September 1970, no. 26.
3 commentsOptimo Principi03/30/20 at 12:38okidoki: Interesting reverse
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Roman Republic, L. Titurius Sabinus Denarius - Rape of the Sabine Women (Crawf. 344/1a)AR Denarius
Rome, 89 BC
3.82g

Obv: Bare head of King Titus Tatius (R),
TA (ligate) before, SABIN behind.

Rev: The Rape of the Sabine women;
Two Roman soldiers, facing each other, each carrying off a Sabine woman in his arms.
L•TITVRI below

Crawford 344/1a; Tituria 1; Sydenham 698; BMCRR Rome 2322-3

Roma Numismatics Auction 19, 27/03/2020, Lot 698
ex. NAC Auction 114 - Part I, 06/05/2019, Lot 419
ex. Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 94, 18/09/2013, Lot 973;
ex. Münzen & Medaillen AG Basel, List 316, September 1970, no. 26.
3 commentsOptimo Principi03/27/20 at 22:38Carausius: Excellent example with exquisite reverse detail. ...
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Roman Republic, L. Titurius Sabinus Denarius - Rape of the Sabine Women (Crawf. 344/1a)AR Denarius
Rome, 89 BC
3.82g

Obv: Bare head of King Titus Tatius (R),
TA (ligate) before, SABIN behind.

Rev: The Rape of the Sabine women;
Two Roman soldiers, facing each other, each carrying off a Sabine woman in his arms.
L•TITVRI below

Crawford 344/1a; Tituria 1; Sydenham 698; BMCRR Rome 2322-3

Roma Numismatics Auction 19, 27/03/2020, Lot 698
ex. NAC Auction 114 - Part I, 06/05/2019, Lot 419
ex. Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 94, 18/09/2013, Lot 973;
ex. Münzen & Medaillen AG Basel, List 316, September 1970, no. 26.
3 commentsOptimo Principi03/27/20 at 16:37quadrans: Wow, nice piece.. Smile
NERO_RIC533.jpg
Roman Empire, Nero RIC 533Nero. AD 54-68. Æ As. Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck circa AD 66.

IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P P P, Bare head right, small globe at point of bust
GENIO-AVGVSTI, Genius standing half-left, sacrificing from patera over lighted altar and holding cornucopia.

RIC I 533; BMCRE 370; WCN 591.

Diameter: 30 mm
Weight: 9,44 g
1 comments01/15/20 at 23:14Jay GT4: Great coin
ATTICA_ATHENS_AR.jpg
Greek, Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. Circa 454-404 BC.
Head of Athena right, in crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, wearing round earring with central boss
Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square.

Kroll 8; Dewing 1591-8; SNG Copenhagen 31.

Diameter: 26 mm, 7h
Weight: 17.18g
2 comments01/15/20 at 22:34Jay GT4: Great coin
ATTICA_ATHENS_AR.jpg
Greek, Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. Circa 454-404 BC.
Head of Athena right, in crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, wearing round earring with central boss
Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square.

Kroll 8; Dewing 1591-8; SNG Copenhagen 31.

Diameter: 26 mm, 7h
Weight: 17.18g
2 comments01/14/20 at 19:58quadrans: Nice piece.. Smile, Great Owl...
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Roman Republic, M. Volteius Denarius - Hercules and the Erymanthian Boar (Crawf. 385/2)AR Denarius
Rome, 78 BC
3.87g

Obv: Head of young Hercules (R), wearing lion’s skin headdress

Rev: Erymanthian Boar charging right
VOLTEI•M•F in exergue

Bab. 2; BMC 3158; Crawf. 385/2; Syd. 775.

Künker Auction 312, Lot 2669

The monstrous, wild Erymanthian boar lived on Mount Erymanthos in Arcadia, a haunt of Artemis. For his fourth labour, Hercules was given the task to capture him and finally succeeded in doing so, by luring the animal into deep snow where it tired. He brought the boar alive to his client Eurystheus, who was so frightened he hid in a bronze wine jar.
2 commentsOptimo Principi11/28/19 at 23:45Carausius: Lovely example of the type with exceptional detail...
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Roman Republic, Mn. Acilius Glabrio - Salus with Valetudo holding Snake (Crawf. 442/1a)AR Denarius
Rome, 49 BC
3.72g

Obv: Laureate head of Salus (R), SALVTIS upward in field.

Rev: Valetudo standing (L), resting l. arm on column and holding snake in r. hand
MN·ACILIVS – III·VIR·VALETV

Crawford 442/1a; Acilia 8; Syd. 922

NAC Auction 114 - Part 1, 06/05/2019, Lot 475
ex. NAC 73, Student and his Mentor part II, 18/11/2013, Lot 176
ex. Nicolas Collection, Etienne-Paul Nicolas (1904-1981), Leu 17, 03/05/1977, Nicolas, Lot 648.
9 commentsOptimo Principi11/28/19 at 23:43Carausius: Wonderful coin and provenance. Congratulations!
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Roman Republic, A. Postumius Albinus Denarius Serratus - Hispania, Togate Figure with Legionary Eagle (Crawf. 372/2)AR Denarius Serratus
Rome, 81 BC
3.90g

Obv: Veiled head of Hispania (R)
HISPAN upward in field behind.

Rev: Togate figure standing (L), raising hand to legionary 'aquila' eagle, fasces with axe to right.

Crawford 372/2; Postumia 8; Sydenham 746; RBW 1393

NAC Auction 114 - Part II, 07/05/2019, Lot 1315
1 commentsOptimo Principi11/28/19 at 23:15Carausius: Very nice example of the type. I considered purcha...
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GREEK, Brutus, Koson, StaterFull ID:
SKYTHIA. Geto-Dacians. Koson, mid 1st century BC. Stater (Gold, 20 mm, 8.35 g, 12 h). KOΣΩN Roman consul accompanied by two lictors advancing left; before, monogram. Rev. Eagle standing left on scepter, holding wreath in its right talon. Iliescu 1. RPC I 1701A. A lustrous and very sharply struck example. Virtually as struck.


From an American collection, formed in the early 2000s.
Ex-Leu Numismatik, Web Auktion 9, Lot 97

This coin used to be slabbed and received 5/5 twice, see here:
https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/4241215-001/NGCAncients/
3 commentsIstinpolin11/28/19 at 20:17Jay GT4: Amazing coin
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GREEK, Brutus, Koson, StaterFull ID:
SKYTHIA. Geto-Dacians. Koson, mid 1st century BC. Stater (Gold, 20 mm, 8.35 g, 12 h). KOΣΩN Roman consul accompanied by two lictors advancing left; before, monogram. Rev. Eagle standing left on scepter, holding wreath in its right talon. Iliescu 1. RPC I 1701A. A lustrous and very sharply struck example. Virtually as struck.


From an American collection, formed in the early 2000s.
Ex-Leu Numismatik, Web Auktion 9, Lot 97

This coin used to be slabbed and received 5/5 twice, see here:
https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/4241215-001/NGCAncients/
3 commentsIstinpolin11/28/19 at 17:14Alex P: 1
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GREEK, Brutus, Koson, StaterFull ID:
SKYTHIA. Geto-Dacians. Koson, mid 1st century BC. Stater (Gold, 20 mm, 8.35 g, 12 h). KOΣΩN Roman consul accompanied by two lictors advancing left; before, monogram. Rev. Eagle standing left on scepter, holding wreath in its right talon. Iliescu 1. RPC I 1701A. A lustrous and very sharply struck example. Virtually as struck.


From an American collection, formed in the early 2000s.
Ex-Leu Numismatik, Web Auktion 9, Lot 97

This coin used to be slabbed and received 5/5 twice, see here:
https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/4241215-001/NGCAncients/
3 commentsIstinpolin11/27/19 at 18:43Tracy Aiello: Magnificent.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, SEPTIMUS SEVERUS & JULIA DOMNA 200-201AD , 161a SILVER DENARIUS DOUBLE STRIKE SEPTIMUS SEVERUS & JULIA DOMNA 200-201AD ,
161a
SILVER DENARIUS
18MM
WEIGHT 3 GRMS
DIE AXIS - MEDALLIC
DOUBLE STRIKE

1 comments11/25/19 at 21:36*Alex: "Along with posting photos of the coin, please des...
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Trajan Tetradrachm - Eagle on Thunderbolt (Prieur 1487 this coin)AR Tetradrachm
Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria, 98-99 AD
14.98g

Obv: Laureate head of Trajan (R), wearing ornate ceremonial aegis.
ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙС ΝΕΡ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟС СΕΒ ΓΕΡΜ

Rev: Eagle standing facing on thunderbolt, head right and wings spread, with wreath in beak.
ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤ B

McAlee 427 (this coin); RPC 3512/1 (this coin); Prieur 1487 (Tyre, this coin)
Extremely Rare; only two examples known to Prieur and RPC, including this example.

This coin published in M. Prieur, A Type Corpus of The Syro-Phoenician Tetradrachms and Their Fractions from 57 BC to AD 253 (Lancaster, 2000)
This coin published in R. McAlee, The Coins of Roman Antioch (Lancaster, 2007)
This coin published in A. Burnett, M. Amandry, I. Carradice, Roman Provincial Coinage, vol. II (London and Paris, 1999)

Roma Numismatics Auction XVIII, Lot 760, 29/09/19
ex. Michel Prieur Collection
ex. Edward J. Waddell Ltd., Fixed Price List 48, October 1990, lot 66.
3 commentsOptimo Principi10/02/19 at 14:45okidoki: excellent and stylistic
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Trajan Tetradrachm - Eagle on Thunderbolt (Prieur 1487 this coin)AR Tetradrachm
Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria, 98-99 AD
14.98g

Obv: Laureate head of Trajan (R), wearing ornate ceremonial aegis.
ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙС ΝΕΡ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟС СΕΒ ΓΕΡΜ

Rev: Eagle standing facing on thunderbolt, head right and wings spread, with wreath in beak.
ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤ B

McAlee 427 (this coin); RPC 3512/1 (this coin); Prieur 1487 (Tyre, this coin)
Extremely Rare; only two examples known to Prieur and RPC, including this example.

This coin published in M. Prieur, A Type Corpus of The Syro-Phoenician Tetradrachms and Their Fractions from 57 BC to AD 253 (Lancaster, 2000)
This coin published in R. McAlee, The Coins of Roman Antioch (Lancaster, 2007)
This coin published in A. Burnett, M. Amandry, I. Carradice, Roman Provincial Coinage, vol. II (London and Paris, 1999)

Roma Numismatics Auction XVIII, Lot 760, 29/09/19
ex. Michel Prieur Collection
ex. Edward J. Waddell Ltd., Fixed Price List 48, October 1990, lot 66.
3 commentsOptimo Principi09/30/19 at 22:14Jay GT4: And a great provenance too!
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Trajan Tetradrachm - Eagle on Thunderbolt (Prieur 1487 this coin)AR Tetradrachm
Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria, 98-99 AD
14.98g

Obv: Laureate head of Trajan (R), wearing ornate ceremonial aegis.
ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙС ΝΕΡ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟС СΕΒ ΓΕΡΜ

Rev: Eagle standing facing on thunderbolt, head right and wings spread, with wreath in beak.
ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤ B

McAlee 427 (this coin); RPC 3512/1 (this coin); Prieur 1487 (Tyre, this coin)
Extremely Rare; only two examples known to Prieur and RPC, including this example.

This coin published in M. Prieur, A Type Corpus of The Syro-Phoenician Tetradrachms and Their Fractions from 57 BC to AD 253 (Lancaster, 2000)
This coin published in R. McAlee, The Coins of Roman Antioch (Lancaster, 2007)
This coin published in A. Burnett, M. Amandry, I. Carradice, Roman Provincial Coinage, vol. II (London and Paris, 1999)

Roma Numismatics Auction XVIII, Lot 760, 29/09/19
ex. Michel Prieur Collection
ex. Edward J. Waddell Ltd., Fixed Price List 48, October 1990, lot 66.
3 commentsOptimo Principi09/30/19 at 18:32Mat: Amazing portrait & eagle.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Vesta Seated (RIC 9)AR Denarius
Rome 98-99 AD
3.52g

Obv: Laureate head of Trajan (R), wearing aegis.
MP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM

Rev: Vesta seated (L), holding patera and torch.
PM TRP COS II PP

RIC 9; BMC 26; RSC 203

Roma Numismatics E-Sale 55, Lot 756, 18/04/19
ex. Michael Kelly Collection of Roman Silver Coins
ex. Numismatica Ars Classica 40, Lot 696, 16/05/07
2 commentsOptimo Principi05/31/19 at 15:23Pharsalos: Stunning, fantastic coin.
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Roman Empire, Macrinus Denarius - Macrinus Seated Holding Globe (RIC 27a)AR Denarius
Rome, March-June 218 AD
2.89g

Obv: Laureate and draped bust of Macrinus (R).
IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG

Rev: Macrinus, togate, seated (L), holding globe and parazonium or sceptre.
P M TR P II COS P P

RIC 27a; BMC 47; RSC 51

Leu Numismatik Auction 4, Lot 680, 25/05/19
Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles Auction 106, Lot 1565, 04/09/18
ex. William Mills Collection of Roman Coins
3 commentsOptimo Principi05/31/19 at 15:07Pharsalos: Beautiful, great details.
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Roman Empire, Herennius Etruscus Antoninianus - Herennius as Prince of Youth (RIC 147c)AR Antoninianus
Rome 250-251 AD
4.84g

Obv: Radiate and draped bust of Herennius Etruscus as Caesar (R).
Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C

Rev: Herennius, as prince of the youth, standing (L) in military attire, holding baton and transverse spear.
PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS

RIC 147c; RSC 26

Leu Numismatik Auction 4, Lot 715, 25/05/19

Herennius Etruscus (227-251 AD) was the elder son of Trajan Decius. He became Caesar in 250 and Augustus in 251, the year he and his father were killed by the Goths at the Battle of Abritus; the first time a Roman Emperor was killed in battle against barbarians. The catastrophic battle against the Gothic king Cniva was fought near Abritus in the Roman province of Moesia Inferior (modern Razgrad, Bulgaria).
1 commentsOptimo Principi05/28/19 at 19:56RL: Fantastic
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Roman Empire, Macrinus Denarius - Macrinus Seated Holding Globe (RIC 27a)AR Denarius
Rome, March-June 218 AD
2.89g

Obv: Laureate and draped bust of Macrinus (R).
IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG

Rev: Macrinus, togate, seated (L), holding globe and parazonium or sceptre.
P M TR P II COS P P

RIC 27a; BMC 47; RSC 51

Leu Numismatik Auction 4, Lot 680, 25/05/19
Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles Auction 106, Lot 1565, 04/09/18
ex. William Mills Collection of Roman Coins
3 commentsOptimo Principi05/27/19 at 14:57Steve P: Cha-ching ... super sweet example (I love it)
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Roman Empire, Antoninus Pius Denarius - Aequitas (RIC 177)AR Denarius
Rome 148-149 AD
3.36g

Obv: Laureate head of Antoninus Pius (R).
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XII

Rev: Aequitas standing front, head to left, holding scales and cornucopiae.
COS IIII

RIC 177; BMC 654; RSC 240

Leu Numismatik Auction 4, Lot 648, 25/05/19
Leu Numismatik Auction 1, Lot 219, 25/10/17
ex. Yves Gunzenreiner Collection
1 commentsOptimo Principi05/26/19 at 21:30Jay GT4: Oh that's nice!
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Roman Empire, Macrinus Denarius - Macrinus Seated Holding Globe (RIC 27a)AR Denarius
Rome, March-June 218 AD
2.89g

Obv: Laureate and draped bust of Macrinus (R).
IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG

Rev: Macrinus, togate, seated (L), holding globe and parazonium or sceptre.
P M TR P II COS P P

RIC 27a; BMC 47; RSC 51

Leu Numismatik Auction 4, Lot 680, 25/05/19
Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles Auction 106, Lot 1565, 04/09/18
ex. William Mills Collection of Roman Coins
3 commentsOptimo Principi05/26/19 at 21:29Jay GT4: Wow! Great coin
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Roman Republic, Mn. Acilius Glabrio - Salus with Valetudo holding Snake (Crawf. 442/1a)AR Denarius
Rome, 49 BC
3.72g

Obv: Laureate head of Salus (R), SALVTIS upward in field.

Rev: Valetudo standing (L), resting l. arm on column and holding snake in r. hand
MN·ACILIVS – III·VIR·VALETV

Crawford 442/1a; Acilia 8; Syd. 922

NAC Auction 114 - Part 1, 06/05/2019, Lot 475
ex. NAC 73, Student and his Mentor part II, 18/11/2013, Lot 176
ex. Nicolas Collection, Etienne-Paul Nicolas (1904-1981), Leu 17, 03/05/1977, Nicolas, Lot 648.
9 commentsOptimo Principi05/11/19 at 19:13paul1888: An example of Roman Republic art at its best with ...
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Roman Republic, Mn. Acilius Glabrio - Salus with Valetudo holding Snake (Crawf. 442/1a)AR Denarius
Rome, 49 BC
3.72g

Obv: Laureate head of Salus (R), SALVTIS upward in field.

Rev: Valetudo standing (L), resting l. arm on column and holding snake in r. hand
MN·ACILIVS – III·VIR·VALETV

Crawford 442/1a; Acilia 8; Syd. 922

NAC Auction 114 - Part 1, 06/05/2019, Lot 475
ex. NAC 73, Student and his Mentor part II, 18/11/2013, Lot 176
ex. Nicolas Collection, Etienne-Paul Nicolas (1904-1981), Leu 17, 03/05/1977, Nicolas, Lot 648.
9 commentsOptimo Principi05/08/19 at 16:17Mark R1: Nice one!
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Roman Republic, Mn. Acilius Glabrio - Salus with Valetudo holding Snake (Crawf. 442/1a)AR Denarius
Rome, 49 BC
3.72g

Obv: Laureate head of Salus (R), SALVTIS upward in field.

Rev: Valetudo standing (L), resting l. arm on column and holding snake in r. hand
MN·ACILIVS – III·VIR·VALETV

Crawford 442/1a; Acilia 8; Syd. 922

NAC Auction 114 - Part 1, 06/05/2019, Lot 475
ex. NAC 73, Student and his Mentor part II, 18/11/2013, Lot 176
ex. Nicolas Collection, Etienne-Paul Nicolas (1904-1981), Leu 17, 03/05/1977, Nicolas, Lot 648.
9 commentsOptimo Principi05/07/19 at 21:08okidoki: very nice Very Happy
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Roman Republic, Mn. Acilius Glabrio - Salus with Valetudo holding Snake (Crawf. 442/1a)AR Denarius
Rome, 49 BC
3.72g

Obv: Laureate head of Salus (R), SALVTIS upward in field.

Rev: Valetudo standing (L), resting l. arm on column and holding snake in r. hand
MN·ACILIVS – III·VIR·VALETV

Crawford 442/1a; Acilia 8; Syd. 922

NAC Auction 114 - Part 1, 06/05/2019, Lot 475
ex. NAC 73, Student and his Mentor part II, 18/11/2013, Lot 176
ex. Nicolas Collection, Etienne-Paul Nicolas (1904-1981), Leu 17, 03/05/1977, Nicolas, Lot 648.
9 commentsOptimo Principi05/07/19 at 15:37Robin Ayers: stunning!
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Roman Republic, Mn. Acilius Glabrio - Salus with Valetudo holding Snake (Crawf. 442/1a)AR Denarius
Rome, 49 BC
3.72g

Obv: Laureate head of Salus (R), SALVTIS upward in field.

Rev: Valetudo standing (L), resting l. arm on column and holding snake in r. hand
MN·ACILIVS – III·VIR·VALETV

Crawford 442/1a; Acilia 8; Syd. 922

NAC Auction 114 - Part 1, 06/05/2019, Lot 475
ex. NAC 73, Student and his Mentor part II, 18/11/2013, Lot 176
ex. Nicolas Collection, Etienne-Paul Nicolas (1904-1981), Leu 17, 03/05/1977, Nicolas, Lot 648.
9 commentsOptimo Principi05/06/19 at 22:58Jay GT4: Wow
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Roman Republic, Mn. Acilius Glabrio - Salus with Valetudo holding Snake (Crawf. 442/1a)AR Denarius
Rome, 49 BC
3.72g

Obv: Laureate head of Salus (R), SALVTIS upward in field.

Rev: Valetudo standing (L), resting l. arm on column and holding snake in r. hand
MN·ACILIVS – III·VIR·VALETV

Crawford 442/1a; Acilia 8; Syd. 922

NAC Auction 114 - Part 1, 06/05/2019, Lot 475
ex. NAC 73, Student and his Mentor part II, 18/11/2013, Lot 176
ex. Nicolas Collection, Etienne-Paul Nicolas (1904-1981), Leu 17, 03/05/1977, Nicolas, Lot 648.
9 commentsOptimo Principi05/06/19 at 19:23RL: Stunning!
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Roman Republic, Mn. Acilius Glabrio - Salus with Valetudo holding Snake (Crawf. 442/1a)AR Denarius
Rome, 49 BC
3.72g

Obv: Laureate head of Salus (R), SALVTIS upward in field.

Rev: Valetudo standing (L), resting l. arm on column and holding snake in r. hand
MN·ACILIVS – III·VIR·VALETV

Crawford 442/1a; Acilia 8; Syd. 922

NAC Auction 114 - Part 1, 06/05/2019, Lot 475
ex. NAC 73, Student and his Mentor part II, 18/11/2013, Lot 176
ex. Nicolas Collection, Etienne-Paul Nicolas (1904-1981), Leu 17, 03/05/1977, Nicolas, Lot 648.
9 commentsOptimo Principi05/06/19 at 17:25quadrans: Great coin Smile, and details,
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Roman Republic, Mn. Acilius Glabrio - Salus with Valetudo holding Snake (Crawf. 442/1a)AR Denarius
Rome, 49 BC
3.72g

Obv: Laureate head of Salus (R), SALVTIS upward in field.

Rev: Valetudo standing (L), resting l. arm on column and holding snake in r. hand
MN·ACILIVS – III·VIR·VALETV

Crawford 442/1a; Acilia 8; Syd. 922

NAC Auction 114 - Part 1, 06/05/2019, Lot 475
ex. NAC 73, Student and his Mentor part II, 18/11/2013, Lot 176
ex. Nicolas Collection, Etienne-Paul Nicolas (1904-1981), Leu 17, 03/05/1977, Nicolas, Lot 648.
9 commentsOptimo Principi05/06/19 at 17:11shanxi: very nice
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Roman Republic, L. Papius Denarius Serratus (2) - Juno Sospita with Griffin (Crawf. 384/1) AR Denarius
Rome, 79 BC
3.84g

Obv: Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; symbol (tall cup) behind

Rev: Griffin springing right; symbol (one handled jug) below; L• PAPI in exergue.

Crawford 384/1; RSC Papia 1, Grueber type 11

Roma Numismatics E-Sale 52, Lot 679
From the R.C. Vermeer Collection;
Naville Numismatics 34, 17 September 2017, lot 422.
ex. Elvira Clain Stefanelli (1914-2001) collection, curator of the National Numismatics Collection at the Smithsonian
3 commentsOptimo Principi04/18/19 at 20:49quadrans: Wow, nice piece...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Vesta Seated (RIC 9)AR Denarius
Rome 98-99 AD
3.52g

Obv: Laureate head of Trajan (R), wearing aegis.
MP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM

Rev: Vesta seated (L), holding patera and torch.
PM TRP COS II PP

RIC 9; BMC 26; RSC 203

Roma Numismatics E-Sale 55, Lot 756, 18/04/19
ex. Michael Kelly Collection of Roman Silver Coins
ex. Numismatica Ars Classica 40, Lot 696, 16/05/07
2 commentsOptimo Principi04/18/19 at 20:46quadrans: Great coin Smile, and details, and very nice bust...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Victory Sacrificing over Altar (RIC 67)AR Denarius
Rome 102 AD
3.46g

Obv: Laureate head of Trajan (R)
IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM

Rev: Victory standing (L), holding palm frond, sacrificing out of patera over lit and garlanded altar to left.
PM TRP COS IIII PP

RIC 67; Woytek 131a; BMC 125; RSC 248a

Roma Numismatics Auction XVII, Lot 736, 28/03/19
ex. Michael Kelly Collection of Roman Silver Coins
2 commentsOptimo Principi03/30/19 at 01:49Robert L3: Great toning. A beauty.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Victory Sacrificing over Altar (RIC 67)AR Denarius
Rome 102 AD
3.46g

Obv: Laureate head of Trajan (R)
IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM

Rev: Victory standing (L), holding palm frond, sacrificing out of patera over lit and garlanded altar to left.
PM TRP COS IIII PP

RIC 67; Woytek 131a; BMC 125; RSC 248a

Roma Numismatics Auction XVII, Lot 736, 28/03/19
ex. Michael Kelly Collection of Roman Silver Coins
2 commentsOptimo Principi03/29/19 at 21:18Jay GT4: What a beautiful coin!
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Greek, Macedonia, Dikaia mint, c. 360 B.C.Macedonia. Dikaia mint, c. 360 B.C. Bronze AE 15, F-VF, 1.758g, 13.6mm. Rugged dark patina. Obv: head of nymph right. Ref: forepart of cow standing right; DI. Ref: S 1405 (AE17 obol with entire cow). Rare1 comments03/05/19 at 00:23Fabian O: Are you sure about this classification? It seems t...
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Roman Republic, C. Calpurnius L.f. Frugi Denarius - Horseman Galloping (Crawf. 408/1b)AR Denarius
Rome, 67 BC
3.95g

Obv: Head of Apollo to right, his hair bound with fillet; behind, two pellets.

Rev: Horseman galloping right; above, uncertain control mark.
C PISO L F FRVG

Babelon (Calpurnia) 24. Crawford 408/1b. RBW -. Sydenham 860d.

Struck in high relief and with magnificent iridescent toning.

Leu Numismatik Web Auction 2, Lot 548, 03/12/17
Obolos (By Nomos) Web Auction 3, Lot 261, 15/11/15
Gorny & Mosch Auction 190, Lot 426, 11/10/10
5 commentsOptimo Principi01/20/19 at 04:07Enodia: Very pretty!
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Roman Republic, L. Papius Denarius Serratus (2) - Juno Sospita with Griffin (Crawf. 384/1) AR Denarius
Rome, 79 BC
3.84g

Obv: Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; symbol (tall cup) behind

Rev: Griffin springing right; symbol (one handled jug) below; L• PAPI in exergue.

Crawford 384/1; RSC Papia 1, Grueber type 11

Roma Numismatics E-Sale 52, Lot 679
From the R.C. Vermeer Collection;
Naville Numismatics 34, 17 September 2017, lot 422.
ex. Elvira Clain Stefanelli (1914-2001) collection, curator of the National Numismatics Collection at the Smithsonian
3 commentsOptimo Principi01/20/19 at 03:55Jay GT4: Beautiful and great provenance
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Roman Republic, L. Papius Denarius Serratus (2) - Juno Sospita with Griffin (Crawf. 384/1) AR Denarius
Rome, 79 BC
3.84g

Obv: Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; symbol (tall cup) behind

Rev: Griffin springing right; symbol (one handled jug) below; L• PAPI in exergue.

Crawford 384/1; RSC Papia 1, Grueber type 11

Roma Numismatics E-Sale 52, Lot 679
From the R.C. Vermeer Collection;
Naville Numismatics 34, 17 September 2017, lot 422.
ex. Elvira Clain Stefanelli (1914-2001) collection, curator of the National Numismatics Collection at the Smithsonian
3 commentsOptimo Principi01/19/19 at 14:11Leo: Lovely Griffin.
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Roman Republic, Anonymous Roma Denarius - Dioscuri Galloping (Syd 311)AR Denarius
Rome, after 211 BC
4.21g

Obv: Helmeted head of Roma (R), behind, X.

Rev: The Dioscuri galloping (R); below, ROMA in linear frame.

Sydenham 311. RBW –. Crawford 53/2.

Naville Numismatics Auction 45, Lot 374
ex. Elvira Clain Stefanelli (1914-2001) collection, curator of the National Numismatics Collection at the Smithsonian.

An example of the earliest denarius coinage from its first production in the last part of the 3rd and early 2nd centuries BC. Rome overhauled its coinage around 211 BC and introduced the denarius, containing an average 4.5 grams, or 1/72 of a Roman pound, of silver. The word dēnārius is derived from the Latin dēnī "containing ten", as its value was originally of 10 assēs. It formed the backbone of Roman currency throughout the Roman Republic.
2 commentsOptimo Principi12/14/18 at 18:30Enodia: Good looking coin.. nice details and a great rever...
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Roman Republic, Anonymous Roma Denarius - Dioscuri Galloping (Syd 311)AR Denarius
Rome, after 211 BC
4.21g

Obv: Helmeted head of Roma (R), behind, X.

Rev: The Dioscuri galloping (R); below, ROMA in linear frame.

Sydenham 311. RBW –. Crawford 53/2.

Naville Numismatics Auction 45, Lot 374
ex. Elvira Clain Stefanelli (1914-2001) collection, curator of the National Numismatics Collection at the Smithsonian.

An example of the earliest denarius coinage from its first production in the last part of the 3rd and early 2nd centuries BC. Rome overhauled its coinage around 211 BC and introduced the denarius, containing an average 4.5 grams, or 1/72 of a Roman pound, of silver. The word dēnārius is derived from the Latin dēnī "containing ten", as its value was originally of 10 assēs. It formed the backbone of Roman currency throughout the Roman Republic.
2 commentsOptimo Principi12/12/18 at 13:16Jay GT4: Very nice coin and great provenance!
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Roman Empire, Julia Mamaea Denarius - Felicitas (RIC 335)AR Denarius
Rome, 222-235 AD
3.43g

Obv: Diademed and draped bust of Julia Mamaea (R)
IVLIA MAMAEA AVG

Rev: Felicitas standing front, head to left, legs crossed, holding caduceus in her right hand and leaning on column with her left elbow.
FELICITAS PVBLICA

RIC 335, BMC 483, Cohen 17

Leu Numismatik Web Auction 6, Lot 1062
ex. Maggiore Collection, formed in the late 1970s to early 2000s.

Julia Avita Mamaea (180–235) was the second daughter of Julia Maesa, a powerful Roman woman of Syrian origin, and Syrian noble Gaius Julius Avitus Alexianus. She was a niece of empress Julia Domna and sister of Julia Soaemias Bassiana (mother of Elegabalus). She was born and raised in Emesa (modern Homs, Syria). She was the mother of Roman Emperor Alexander Severus and served as regent of Rome and de facto ruler during her son's reign.

In 232, mother and son were sent north to deal with a German attack. Alexander so alienated the Rhine legions by his lack of military prowess and his inflexibility towards pay that the troops proclaimed Maximinus Thrax as emperor in 235. Troops sent to kill Alexander found him clinging to his mother in a tent. Mother and son were butchered together, ending the Severan dynasty.
3 commentsOptimo Principi12/10/18 at 18:49quadrans: Another nice piece Laughing
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Roman Empire, Julia Mamaea Denarius - Felicitas (RIC 335)AR Denarius
Rome, 222-235 AD
3.43g

Obv: Diademed and draped bust of Julia Mamaea (R)
IVLIA MAMAEA AVG

Rev: Felicitas standing front, head to left, legs crossed, holding caduceus in her right hand and leaning on column with her left elbow.
FELICITAS PVBLICA

RIC 335, BMC 483, Cohen 17

Leu Numismatik Web Auction 6, Lot 1062
ex. Maggiore Collection, formed in the late 1970s to early 2000s.

Julia Avita Mamaea (180–235) was the second daughter of Julia Maesa, a powerful Roman woman of Syrian origin, and Syrian noble Gaius Julius Avitus Alexianus. She was a niece of empress Julia Domna and sister of Julia Soaemias Bassiana (mother of Elegabalus). She was born and raised in Emesa (modern Homs, Syria). She was the mother of Roman Emperor Alexander Severus and served as regent of Rome and de facto ruler during her son's reign.

In 232, mother and son were sent north to deal with a German attack. Alexander so alienated the Rhine legions by his lack of military prowess and his inflexibility towards pay that the troops proclaimed Maximinus Thrax as emperor in 235. Troops sent to kill Alexander found him clinging to his mother in a tent. Mother and son were butchered together, ending the Severan dynasty.
3 commentsOptimo Principi12/10/18 at 18:17okidoki: great example,
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Roman Empire, Julia Mamaea Denarius - Felicitas (RIC 335)AR Denarius
Rome, 222-235 AD
3.43g

Obv: Diademed and draped bust of Julia Mamaea (R)
IVLIA MAMAEA AVG

Rev: Felicitas standing front, head to left, legs crossed, holding caduceus in her right hand and leaning on column with her left elbow.
FELICITAS PVBLICA

RIC 335, BMC 483, Cohen 17

Leu Numismatik Web Auction 6, Lot 1062
ex. Maggiore Collection, formed in the late 1970s to early 2000s.

Julia Avita Mamaea (180–235) was the second daughter of Julia Maesa, a powerful Roman woman of Syrian origin, and Syrian noble Gaius Julius Avitus Alexianus. She was a niece of empress Julia Domna and sister of Julia Soaemias Bassiana (mother of Elegabalus). She was born and raised in Emesa (modern Homs, Syria). She was the mother of Roman Emperor Alexander Severus and served as regent of Rome and de facto ruler during her son's reign.

In 232, mother and son were sent north to deal with a German attack. Alexander so alienated the Rhine legions by his lack of military prowess and his inflexibility towards pay that the troops proclaimed Maximinus Thrax as emperor in 235. Troops sent to kill Alexander found him clinging to his mother in a tent. Mother and son were butchered together, ending the Severan dynasty.
3 commentsOptimo Principi12/10/18 at 08:38shanxi: nice example
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Roman Empire, Philip I Antoninianus - Cippus Inscribed COS III, Roman Millennium (RIC 24c)AR Antoninianus
Rome 248 AD
4.43g

Obv: Radiate draped bust of Philip I (R)
IMP PHILIPPVS AVG

Rev: Column or cippus inscribed COS III
SAECVLARS AVGG

RIC 24c, RSC 193

ex. stock E. Bourgey Paris 1961.
The numismatic firm of Bourgey of Paris was founded by the famed dealer, Etienne Bourgey in 1895. After the war, his son Emile Bourgey took over as director, and in 1993 the third generation came forward with Sabine Bourgey. Le Cabinet Bourgey Numismatique still operates from No.7 Rue Drouot, Paris, to this day.


The most noteworthy event of the reign of Marcus Julius Philippus "The Arab", was the celebration in 248 AD of the millennium anniversary of the foundation of Rome, one thousand years on from the legendary foundation date of 753 BC, held in conjunction with the Saecular Games. Lavish games and other spectacles were staged for the amusement of the Roman populace and an extensive series of coins was issued to commemorate the occasion. Ironically, the year 248 was extremely unsettled, with four separate rebellions braking out within the ranks of the army. However, none of them could lure Philip from the capital, where he initiated prolonged celebrations. The festivities would not last though; Philip was defeated by Decius at the Battle of Verona the following year, where he and his eleven year old son were killed.

2 commentsOptimo Principi11/15/18 at 13:36Harry G: Stunning coin! Very Happy
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GREEK, Thrace, Mesembria, AR DiobolObv. Crested Corinthian helmet facing.
Rev. Spiked wheel in which META.
SNG - ; BMC 268
2 comments11/09/18 at 00:29Britanikus: I think not Authentick Black sea hoard.
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Roman Republic, Anonymous AR Didrachm (Quadrigatus) - Janiform head and Jupiter in Quadriga (Crawf. 30/1)AR Didrachm (Quadrigatus)
Uncertain mint, 225-214 BC
6.57g, 22mm

Obv: Laureate head of youthful Janus or Dioscuri

Rev: Jupiter holding sceptre and brandishing thunderbolt, in quadriga driven to right by Victory; ROMA incuse on raised tablet below.

Crawford 30/1; RSC 23; Sydenham 64b

Roma Numismatics Auction XVI, 498
From a private Swiss collection, outside of Italy prior to January 2011.
7 commentsOptimo Principi10/11/18 at 05:50Simon: Sexy and beautiful.
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Roman Republic, M. Volteius Denarius - Hercules and the Erymanthian Boar (Crawf. 385/2)AR Denarius
Rome, 78 BC
3.87g

Obv: Head of young Hercules (R), wearing lion’s skin headdress

Rev: Erymanthian Boar charging right
VOLTEI•M•F in exergue

Bab. 2; BMC 3158; Crawf. 385/2; Syd. 775.

Künker Auction 312, Lot 2669

The monstrous, wild Erymanthian boar lived on Mount Erymanthos in Arcadia, a haunt of Artemis. For his fourth labour, Hercules was given the task to capture him and finally succeeded in doing so, by luring the animal into deep snow where it tired. He brought the boar alive to his client Eurystheus, who was so frightened he hid in a bronze wine jar.
2 commentsOptimo Principi10/09/18 at 23:45Jay GT4: Outstanding!
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Roman Republic, M. Sergius Silus Denarius - Horseman Holding Severed Head (Syd. 544)AR Denarius
Rome, 115-16 BC
3.85g

Obv: Helmeted head of Roma (R), behind, ROMA * and before, EX·S·C

Rev: Horseman rearing (L), holding sword and a severed head in hand; below horse, Q / M·SERGI and in exergue, SILVS.

Sydenham 544, RBW 1115, Crawford 286/1

ex. NAC Auction 83, Collection of a Student and his Mentor III, 20th May 2015, Lot 302
ex. Nicolas Collection, Etienne-Paul Nicolas (1904-1981), Leu 17, 3rd May 1977, Nicolas, Lot 195.

3 commentsOptimo Principi10/01/18 at 03:38PMah: Nice coin. The Republic seemed to treat "Equestri...
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Roman Republic, M. Sergius Silus Denarius - Horseman Holding Severed Head (Syd. 544)AR Denarius
Rome, 115-16 BC
3.85g

Obv: Helmeted head of Roma (R), behind, ROMA * and before, EX·S·C

Rev: Horseman rearing (L), holding sword and a severed head in hand; below horse, Q / M·SERGI and in exergue, SILVS.

Sydenham 544, RBW 1115, Crawford 286/1

ex. NAC Auction 83, Collection of a Student and his Mentor III, 20th May 2015, Lot 302
ex. Nicolas Collection, Etienne-Paul Nicolas (1904-1981), Leu 17, 3rd May 1977, Nicolas, Lot 195.

3 commentsOptimo Principi09/30/18 at 20:34Jay GT4: Really nice
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Roman Empire, Philip I Antoninianus - Cippus Inscribed COS III, Roman Millennium (RIC 24c)AR Antoninianus
Rome 248 AD
4.43g

Obv: Radiate draped bust of Philip I (R)
IMP PHILIPPVS AVG

Rev: Column or cippus inscribed COS III
SAECVLARS AVGG

RIC 24c, RSC 193

ex. stock E. Bourgey Paris 1961.
The numismatic firm of Bourgey of Paris was founded by the famed dealer, Etienne Bourgey in 1895. After the war, his son Emile Bourgey took over as director, and in 1993 the third generation came forward with Sabine Bourgey. Le Cabinet Bourgey Numismatique still operates from No.7 Rue Drouot, Paris, to this day.


The most noteworthy event of the reign of Marcus Julius Philippus "The Arab", was the celebration in 248 AD of the millennium anniversary of the foundation of Rome, one thousand years on from the legendary foundation date of 753 BC, held in conjunction with the Saecular Games. Lavish games and other spectacles were staged for the amusement of the Roman populace and an extensive series of coins was issued to commemorate the occasion. Ironically, the year 248 was extremely unsettled, with four separate rebellions braking out within the ranks of the army. However, none of them could lure Philip from the capital, where he initiated prolonged celebrations. The festivities would not last though; Philip was defeated by Decius at the Battle of Verona the following year, where he and his eleven year old son were killed.

2 commentsOptimo Principi09/30/18 at 20:32Jay GT4: A beauty
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Roman Republic, M. Sergius Silus Denarius - Horseman Holding Severed Head (Syd. 544)AR Denarius
Rome, 115-16 BC
3.85g

Obv: Helmeted head of Roma (R), behind, ROMA * and before, EX·S·C

Rev: Horseman rearing (L), holding sword and a severed head in hand; below horse, Q / M·SERGI and in exergue, SILVS.

Sydenham 544, RBW 1115, Crawford 286/1

ex. NAC Auction 83, Collection of a Student and his Mentor III, 20th May 2015, Lot 302
ex. Nicolas Collection, Etienne-Paul Nicolas (1904-1981), Leu 17, 3rd May 1977, Nicolas, Lot 195.

3 commentsOptimo Principi09/30/18 at 18:02Mat: A fantastic example
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Roman Republic, Anonymous AR Didrachm (Quadrigatus) - Janiform head and Jupiter in Quadriga (Crawf. 30/1)AR Didrachm (Quadrigatus)
Uncertain mint, 225-214 BC
6.57g, 22mm

Obv: Laureate head of youthful Janus or Dioscuri

Rev: Jupiter holding sceptre and brandishing thunderbolt, in quadriga driven to right by Victory; ROMA incuse on raised tablet below.

Crawford 30/1; RSC 23; Sydenham 64b

Roma Numismatics Auction XVI, 498
From a private Swiss collection, outside of Italy prior to January 2011.
7 commentsOptimo Principi09/29/18 at 04:31Enodia: A beautiful coin!
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Roman Republic, Anonymous AR Didrachm (Quadrigatus) - Janiform head and Jupiter in Quadriga (Crawf. 30/1)AR Didrachm (Quadrigatus)
Uncertain mint, 225-214 BC
6.57g, 22mm

Obv: Laureate head of youthful Janus or Dioscuri

Rev: Jupiter holding sceptre and brandishing thunderbolt, in quadriga driven to right by Victory; ROMA incuse on raised tablet below.

Crawford 30/1; RSC 23; Sydenham 64b

Roma Numismatics Auction XVI, 498
From a private Swiss collection, outside of Italy prior to January 2011.
7 commentsOptimo Principi09/28/18 at 19:25Carausius: Perfect!! Very Happy
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Roman Republic, Anonymous AR Didrachm (Quadrigatus) - Janiform head and Jupiter in Quadriga (Crawf. 30/1)AR Didrachm (Quadrigatus)
Uncertain mint, 225-214 BC
6.57g, 22mm

Obv: Laureate head of youthful Janus or Dioscuri

Rev: Jupiter holding sceptre and brandishing thunderbolt, in quadriga driven to right by Victory; ROMA incuse on raised tablet below.

Crawford 30/1; RSC 23; Sydenham 64b

Roma Numismatics Auction XVI, 498
From a private Swiss collection, outside of Italy prior to January 2011.
7 commentsOptimo Principi09/28/18 at 06:01Kained but Able: Well spotted, Carausius. Have amended.
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Roman Republic, Anonymous AR Didrachm (Quadrigatus) - Janiform head and Jupiter in Quadriga (Crawf. 30/1)AR Didrachm (Quadrigatus)
Uncertain mint, 225-214 BC
6.57g, 22mm

Obv: Laureate head of youthful Janus or Dioscuri

Rev: Jupiter holding sceptre and brandishing thunderbolt, in quadriga driven to right by Victory; ROMA incuse on raised tablet below.

Crawford 30/1; RSC 23; Sydenham 64b

Roma Numismatics Auction XVI, 498
From a private Swiss collection, outside of Italy prior to January 2011.
7 commentsOptimo Principi09/28/18 at 03:26Canaan: Very nice congrat
189.jpg
Roman Republic, Anonymous AR Didrachm (Quadrigatus) - Janiform head and Jupiter in Quadriga (Crawf. 30/1)AR Didrachm (Quadrigatus)
Uncertain mint, 225-214 BC
6.57g, 22mm

Obv: Laureate head of youthful Janus or Dioscuri

Rev: Jupiter holding sceptre and brandishing thunderbolt, in quadriga driven to right by Victory; ROMA incuse on raised tablet below.

Crawford 30/1; RSC 23; Sydenham 64b

Roma Numismatics Auction XVI, 498
From a private Swiss collection, outside of Italy prior to January 2011.
7 commentsOptimo Principi09/28/18 at 01:57Jay GT4: Beautiful
189.jpg
Roman Republic, Anonymous AR Didrachm (Quadrigatus) - Janiform head and Jupiter in Quadriga (Crawf. 30/1)AR Didrachm (Quadrigatus)
Uncertain mint, 225-214 BC
6.57g, 22mm

Obv: Laureate head of youthful Janus or Dioscuri

Rev: Jupiter holding sceptre and brandishing thunderbolt, in quadriga driven to right by Victory; ROMA incuse on raised tablet below.

Crawford 30/1; RSC 23; Sydenham 64b

Roma Numismatics Auction XVI, 498
From a private Swiss collection, outside of Italy prior to January 2011.
7 commentsOptimo Principi09/28/18 at 00:30Carausius: Beautiful coin. Note that in your description, ROM...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Felicitas holding Caduceus and Cornucopia (RIC 332) (2)AR Denarius
Rome, 116-117 AD
3.4g

Obv: Laureate draped bust right
IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC

Rev: Felicitas standing left, holding cornucopia and caduceus.
PARTHICO PM---TR P COS VI PP SPQR

RIC 332, Woytek 570v

Numismatik Naumann 67, lot 486
2 commentsOptimo Principi09/27/18 at 02:09Jay GT4: Gorgeous
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Providentia (RIC 363)AR Denarius
Rome 114-117 AD
3.45g

Obv: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust (R)
IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC

Rev: Providentia standing (L), pointing at globe below and holding sceptre, resting elbow on column.
PRO-VID across field.
PARTHICO PM TRP COS VI PP SPQR

RIC 363 RSC 314

Naville Numismatics Auction 43, Lot 460
Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel fixed price list 391, 1 July 1977, lot 23
3 commentsOptimo Principi09/27/18 at 02:08Jay GT4: That's great!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Providentia (RIC 363)AR Denarius
Rome 114-117 AD
3.45g

Obv: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust (R)
IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC

Rev: Providentia standing (L), pointing at globe below and holding sceptre, resting elbow on column.
PRO-VID across field.
PARTHICO PM TRP COS VI PP SPQR

RIC 363 RSC 314

Naville Numismatics Auction 43, Lot 460
Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel fixed price list 391, 1 July 1977, lot 23
3 commentsOptimo Principi09/26/18 at 01:07RL: Seconded
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Providentia (RIC 363)AR Denarius
Rome 114-117 AD
3.45g

Obv: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust (R)
IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC

Rev: Providentia standing (L), pointing at globe below and holding sceptre, resting elbow on column.
PRO-VID across field.
PARTHICO PM TRP COS VI PP SPQR

RIC 363 RSC 314

Naville Numismatics Auction 43, Lot 460
Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel fixed price list 391, 1 July 1977, lot 23
3 commentsOptimo Principi09/25/18 at 22:26Canaan: Amazing!!!
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PARTHIA/PERSIA, Sasanian Ardashir ISASANIAN KINGDOM: Ardashir I, 224-241, AR drachm (4.30g), G-10, pellet to right of the king's crown1 commentsarash p08/19/18 at 22:18*Alex: Both the Obverse and Reverse of coins are required...
AbdallahIbnZubayr1.jpg
PARTHIA/PERSIA, Arab Sasanian Abd Allah b. al-ZubayrARAB-SASANIAN: 'Abd Allah b. al-Zubayr, 680-692, AR drachm (3.93g), DA+P (Fasa), YE60, A-16, pellet at 11:30 in reverse margin
Some traces of horn silver
1 commentsarash p08/19/18 at 22:16*Alex: Both the Obverse and Reverse of coins are required...
B_060_Alexius-I__Comnenus_(1081-1118_A_D_),_-Tetarteron_AE-20_pos-reform_ALZI-DECP_IC-XC_1081-1118-AD_SB-1929_Grierson-1055_Thessalonica_Q-002_h_17,5-19,5mm_g-s.jpg
Byzantine, Alexius I. Comnenus (1081-1118 A.D.), SB 1929, AE-Tetarteron, IC/XC//--, Thessalonica, #1B 060 Alexius I. Comnenus (1081-1118 A.D.), SB 1929, AE-Tetarteron, IC/XC//--, Thessalonica, #1
avers: +AΛZI ΔECΠ, crowned bust of Alexius facing, wearing jewelled chlamys, holding cross-tipped sceptre and cross on globe (left picture).
reverse: IC-XC to left and right of nimbate bust of Christ facing, holding book of gospels and raising right hand ( right picture).
exergue: IC/XC//--, diameter: 17,5-19,5mm,weight: g, axis: h,
mint: Thessalonica, date: 1092-1118 A.D., postreform, ref: SB-1929, Grierson-1055,
Q-001
2 commentsquadrans08/18/18 at 10:52Canaan: Very nice!!!!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Vesta (RIC 108v)AR Denarius
Rome 108 AD
2.96g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R) with Aegis on far shoulder

Rev: VESTA seated (L), holding palladium & sceptre.

COS V P P SPQR OPTIMO PRINC

RIC II 108 (variant) RSC 644 b (?)
3 commentsOptimo Principi07/18/18 at 23:27Vincent: Super sharp detail and nice style...lovely
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Felicitas holding Caduceus and Cornucopia (RIC 332)AR Denarius
Rome, 116-117 AD
3.20g

Obv: Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.
IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC

Rev: Felicitas standing left, holding cornucopia and caduceus.
PARTHICO P---M TR P COS VI PP SPQR

RIC 332, Woytek 570x

Numismatik Naumann 67, lot 487
1 commentsOptimo Principi07/02/18 at 18:08okidoki: very nice a bit like hadrian used later on bust w...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Felicitas holding Caduceus and Cornucopia (RIC 332) (2)AR Denarius
Rome, 116-117 AD
3.4g

Obv: Laureate draped bust right
IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC

Rev: Felicitas standing left, holding cornucopia and caduceus.
PARTHICO PM---TR P COS VI PP SPQR

RIC 332, Woytek 570v

Numismatik Naumann 67, lot 486
2 commentsOptimo Principi07/02/18 at 00:17Mat: wow, beautiful
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Roman Empire, Domitian Denarius - Eagle Grasping Thunderbolt (RIC 144)AR Denarius
Rome, 82-83 AD
3.59g

Obv: Laureate head (R), IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M

Rev: Eagle standing facing, with open wings, head turned L, grasping thunderbolt in its talons.
IVPPITER CONSERVATOR

RIC 144, BMC 52, C. 320

From the Ernst Ploil collection, Vienna
NAC Auction 101 (Ploil) 24 October 2017, lot 228
ex Lanz sale 102, 2001, 522.
4 commentsOptimo Principi06/21/18 at 05:49David Atherton: Fantastic example!
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Roman Empire, Domitian Denarius - Eagle Grasping Thunderbolt (RIC 144)AR Denarius
Rome, 82-83 AD
3.59g

Obv: Laureate head (R), IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M

Rev: Eagle standing facing, with open wings, head turned L, grasping thunderbolt in its talons.
IVPPITER CONSERVATOR

RIC 144, BMC 52, C. 320

From the Ernst Ploil collection, Vienna
NAC Auction 101 (Ploil) 24 October 2017, lot 228
ex Lanz sale 102, 2001, 522.
4 commentsOptimo Principi06/16/18 at 23:57Jay GT4: Amazing
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Roman Empire, Domitian Denarius - Eagle Grasping Thunderbolt (RIC 144)AR Denarius
Rome, 82-83 AD
3.59g

Obv: Laureate head (R), IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M

Rev: Eagle standing facing, with open wings, head turned L, grasping thunderbolt in its talons.
IVPPITER CONSERVATOR

RIC 144, BMC 52, C. 320

From the Ernst Ploil collection, Vienna
NAC Auction 101 (Ploil) 24 October 2017, lot 228
ex Lanz sale 102, 2001, 522.
4 commentsOptimo Principi06/16/18 at 17:59Mat: Very nice, love the eagle on it
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Roman Empire, Domitian Denarius - Eagle Grasping Thunderbolt (RIC 144)AR Denarius
Rome, 82-83 AD
3.59g

Obv: Laureate head (R), IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M

Rev: Eagle standing facing, with open wings, head turned L, grasping thunderbolt in its talons.
IVPPITER CONSERVATOR

RIC 144, BMC 52, C. 320

From the Ernst Ploil collection, Vienna
NAC Auction 101 (Ploil) 24 October 2017, lot 228
ex Lanz sale 102, 2001, 522.
4 commentsOptimo Principi06/16/18 at 17:04*Alex: Great coin.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Virtus (RIC 354)AR Denarius
Rome, 116 AD
3.21g

Obv: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust (R)

Rev: VIRTUS standing (R) with bare left breast and foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium.
PM TRP COS VI PP SPQR

RIC 354, RSC 274var, Woytek 524f, citing only six specimens.

Acquired by a collector from Rino Barzan, Turin in October 1966

Naville Numismatics Auction 40
3 commentsOptimo Principi06/13/18 at 04:37David Atherton: Superb!
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Roman Republic, L. Sempronius Pitio Denarius - Dioscuri Galloping (Syd 402)AR Denarius
Rome, 148 BC
3.75g

Obv: Helmeted head of Roma (R), behind, PITIO and below chin, X

Rev: The Dioscuri, Castor and Pollox, galloping (R) below horses,
L.SEMP and below ROMA in partial tablet.

Sydenham 402, Crawford 216/1, RBW 926

Naville Numismatics Auction 40
2 commentsOptimo Principi06/08/18 at 18:13quadrans: Another nice piece Laughing
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Virtus (RIC 354)AR Denarius
Rome, 116 AD
3.21g

Obv: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust (R)

Rev: VIRTUS standing (R) with bare left breast and foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium.
PM TRP COS VI PP SPQR

RIC 354, RSC 274var, Woytek 524f, citing only six specimens.

Acquired by a collector from Rino Barzan, Turin in October 1966

Naville Numismatics Auction 40
3 commentsOptimo Principi06/08/18 at 18:12quadrans: Great coin Smile, and details,
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Virtus (RIC 354)AR Denarius
Rome, 116 AD
3.21g

Obv: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust (R)

Rev: VIRTUS standing (R) with bare left breast and foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium.
PM TRP COS VI PP SPQR

RIC 354, RSC 274var, Woytek 524f, citing only six specimens.

Acquired by a collector from Rino Barzan, Turin in October 1966

Naville Numismatics Auction 40
3 commentsOptimo Principi06/07/18 at 20:19okidoki: great example,
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