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Lucania, Athena / lionHelmeted head of Athena right
Lion crouching right
ex Dr. Martina Dieterleareich02/11/08 at 00:31Wayne: Artistry of the highest degree.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, AeliusAelius 136-138 A.D.
Obv: L AELIVS CAESAR
Rev: TR POT COS II
RIC 43002/10/08 at 23:54Noah: Stunning!!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Aelius Caesar, AR denarius02/10/08 at 23:54Noah: WOW 
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Roman Empire, Probus, Antoninianus RIC 434Obv: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG Rad. & dr. bust r.
Rx: VIRTVS AVG Soldier stg. l. hldg. Victory.
QXXT in ex.
4.21g, 23mm.
Fully silvered and darkly toned. 02/10/08 at 23:40Noah: On my second look at it I have to edit my comment ...
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064 - Septimius Severus, AE17, Nikopolis ad Istrum, HeraObv:–AV KAI CEVHPOC , Laureate head right
Rev:– NIKOPOLIT PROC IC, Hera standing left with sceptre and patera maridvnvm02/10/08 at 12:59Potator II: 
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Lucania, Athena / lionHelmeted head of Athena right
Lion crouching right
ex Dr. Martina Dieterleareich02/10/08 at 10:37Jochen: Indeed!
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Roman Empire, Probus, Antoninianus RIC 434Obv: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG Rad. & dr. bust r.
Rx: VIRTVS AVG Soldier stg. l. hldg. Victory.
QXXT in ex.
4.21g, 23mm.
Fully silvered and darkly toned. 02/10/08 at 07:40Potator II: Outstanding reverse, nice start for your gallery, ...
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Postumus SALVS AVG RIC V/2 85Ant, 23mm, 3.49g.
Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: SALVS AVG, Salus standing L feeding snake over altar with flame, & leaning on anchor.
RIC V/2 85, Common.Robert_Brenchley02/10/08 at 06:18ROMA: You might want to reassign this coin, its in your ...
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GREEK, Macedonian Kingdom, Lysimachos, 323-281 BC ThraceAR - Tetradrachm struck in Lampsakos, 286-281 BC
Obv. Head of Alexander the Great, wearing taenia and horn of Ammon
Rev. BASILEWS – LYSIMAXOY Athena, wearing Corinthian helmet, in long robe, seated facing left on throne, left arm resting on shield decorated with lion's-head, spear pointing downwards behind her right shoulder, holding in outstretched right hand winged Nike who is crowning the name with wreath. In left field monogram HP (ligate); in exergue, crescent with cavity left.
28.8mm, 16.85g
Ref. Thompson 47; Müller 401; SNG Paris 2542
   AlexB02/09/08 at 20:36Jochen: Five stars are not enough!
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Postumus, AntoninianusIMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, radiate and draped bust right
VICTORIA AVG, Victoria advancing left, captive at her feet
3.65 gr
Ref : Cohen # 377, Potator II02/09/08 at 03:38Aamil Q: This is a Five Star coin!
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Postumus, Double sestertius - *Double sestertius struck in Cologne, AD 261
IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG, Radiate bust of Postumus right
LAETITIA AVG, Galley travelling left
18.12 gr
Ref : Cohen #177, RCV #11049Potator II02/09/08 at 03:26Aamil Q: Fantastic!
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Marius, Antoninianus - *Mint #2 : Köln or Mainz
MP C M AVR MARIVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
VICT - ORIA AVG, Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm
3,2 gr
Ref : RIC # 17, RCV # 11124, Cohen # 21 (20Fr), Schulzki 7a
Many thanks to Mauseus and Agrippa1 for precisions in IDing this very interesting coinPotator II02/09/08 at 03:25Aamil Q:
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Lucania, Athena / lionHelmeted head of Athena right
Lion crouching right
ex Dr. Martina Dieterleareich02/08/08 at 20:15Noah: fantastic lion!!
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Honorius RIC X 63AE 16 mm 2.0 grams 395-401 AD
OBV :: DN HONORI-VS PF AVG. Pearled diadem draped and cuirassed bust right
REV :: VIRTVS-EXERCITI.emperor standing left, head right, holding spear with left hand on shield. Victory, standing beside him crowning him with wreath
EX :: SMNB (Nicomedia)
RIC X 63
RIC rated C2
from uncleaned lot 11/2007Johnny02/08/08 at 16:40Circus_Maximus: nice portrait
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Domitian, Dupondius, Fortuna, RomeDupondius (AE 27-28mm) Rome, 86 AD. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS (XII CENS) PER PP Bust laureate left, with aegis (FORT)VNAE - AVGVST(I) / S - C Fortuna standing l. holding rudder and cornucopiae. 10,10gr. Almost very fine. Rare. Nice golden-brown patina.
C.124; BMC p.382, 383 and pl. 75.9; RIC p.195, 326(b).
ex Dr. Martina Dieterleareich02/08/08 at 14:10snorkelpaleis: the toning and the patina on this coin is stunning...
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Domitian, Dupondius, Fortuna, RomeDupondius (AE 27-28mm) Rome, 86 AD. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS (XII CENS) PER PP Bust laureate left, with aegis (FORT)VNAE - AVGVST(I) / S - C Fortuna standing l. holding rudder and cornucopiae. 10,10gr. Almost very fine. Rare. Nice golden-brown patina.
C.124; BMC p.382, 383 and pl. 75.9; RIC p.195, 326(b).
ex Dr. Martina Dieterleareich02/08/08 at 11:54areich: I hadn't really noticed that, I agree it's not ver...
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Domitian, Dupondius, Fortuna, RomeDupondius (AE 27-28mm) Rome, 86 AD. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS (XII CENS) PER PP Bust laureate left, with aegis (FORT)VNAE - AVGVST(I) / S - C Fortuna standing l. holding rudder and cornucopiae. 10,10gr. Almost very fine. Rare. Nice golden-brown patina.
C.124; BMC p.382, 383 and pl. 75.9; RIC p.195, 326(b).
ex Dr. Martina Dieterleareich02/08/08 at 09:23Pscipio: I'd grade it Fine, but I agree, this is a beautifu...
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MAXENTIVSIMP C MAXENTIVS PF AVG
AETERNITAS AVG N / MOSTP
mint: Ostia
follis
309 ADfrederic02/08/08 at 08:09*Alex: Very attractive coin.
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Domitian, Dupondius, Fortuna, RomeDupondius (AE 27-28mm) Rome, 86 AD. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS (XII CENS) PER PP Bust laureate left, with aegis (FORT)VNAE - AVGVST(I) / S - C Fortuna standing l. holding rudder and cornucopiae. 10,10gr. Almost very fine. Rare. Nice golden-brown patina.
C.124; BMC p.382, 383 and pl. 75.9; RIC p.195, 326(b).
ex Dr. Martina Dieterleareich02/07/08 at 21:07Noah: Even though there is wear, you can clearly see the...
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Trajan02/07/08 at 16:09Jochen: I think the rev. is upside down!
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Irregular PaxCarausius 287-93AD
Antoninianus
Obv “[.....]AVSIVS P AVG”
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev “PO AVG”
Pax standing left holding transverse sceptre
Irregular mint
mauseus02/07/08 at 09:20ROMA: interesting portrait
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826Carausius 287-93AD
Antoninianus
Obv "VIRTVS CARAVSI"
Helmeted, radiate cuirassed bust left with spear & shield
Rev "LAETITIA AVG"
Laetitia stg left
Unmarked mint?
-/-//?
RIC 826?mauseus02/07/08 at 09:18ROMA: great bust
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6Postumus
260-269
AE 42 mm
Trier Mint (?)mauseus02/07/08 at 07:33ROMA: powerful image
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Antoninus Pius, RIC III, 694Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161
AE - As, 26.71mm, 11.65g
Rome, AD 140/144
obv. ANTONINVS - AVG PIVS PP
Head, laureate, r.
rev. T - R - POT - COS III
Mars, nude, chlamys over l. arm, helmeted, spear in r. hand and shield in l. hand, coming down from heaven to Rhea Silvia, sleeping at his feet, nude except a garment slid down to her hips, laying l. on rocks, r. arm over head, head resting on l. hand
in lower field SC
RIC III, 694; C.885; BMC 1370
Very rare, VF, dark, nearly black patina
Pedigree:
ex Küncker auction 133, Osnabrück 11./12. Oct. 2007, lot 8870
The rev. depicts an important scene of Rome's early history. For more informations please look at the thread 'Coins of mythlogical interest'!Jochen02/06/08 at 13:24Noah: interesting, beautiful, and desirable
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138-161 AD - ANTONINUS PIUS AE sestertius - struck 143-144 ADobv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III (laureate head right)
rev: IMPERATOR II / S.C. (Victory flying right, holding trophy in both hands)
ref: RIC III 717, C.433(4frcs)
mint: Rome
23.01gms, 30mm, brassberserker02/06/08 at 13:22Noah: lovely
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138-161 AD - ANTONINUS PIUS AE as - struck 140-143 ADobv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TRP COS III (laureate head right)
rev: IMPERATOR II / S.C. (Victory advancing left, holding shield inscibed BRITAN)
ref: RIC III 732, C.442 ( 6frcs)
11.71gms, 27mm, brass
Scarceberserker02/06/08 at 13:20Noah: atypical reverse for Pius...nice coin
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Roman Antoninus Pius SestertiusAE Sestertius
Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III; laur. hd. r.
Rev: PROVIDENTIA DEORVM S C ; Winged thunderbolt
RIC 618Tanit02/06/08 at 13:18Noah: great!
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RIC 0980 Vespasian (1)AR Denarius, 2.98g
Rome mint, 77-78 AD
Obv: CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, right.
Rev: IMP XIX across field; Modius, standing on three legs, containing five ears of corn upright and two hanging over the sides
RIC 980 (C). BMC 216. RSC 216. BNC 190.
Acquired from Zeus Coins, January 2008.
A propaganda type which assures the Roman people Vespasian will keep them well fed.
I've had the left facing example of this type for a while and thought it was time to get the right facing bust. For some reason the new RIC lists the right facing example as less common than the left facing.
Good metal, standard portrait, and some minor die flaws in the obverse field.David Atherton02/06/08 at 12:53Noah: another wonderful example of the Flavian dynasty
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HOSTILIAN AugustusIMP CAE C VAL OSTIL MES QVINTVS AVG
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
SECVRITAS AVGG
Securitas standing facing, head facing ?, legs crossed, resting hand on head, and leaning on column
Antoninianus
Rome, 251 AD.
RIC.191 C.59
3.59 g -- 22 / 21 mm - axis 0°
rare and nice coin
gb2940002/06/08 at 12:52Noah: Again, lovely and very charming...I love the rever...
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GREEK, Macedonian Kingdom, Alexander lll The Great, TetradrachmObverse.Head of Herakles facing right wearing lion skin headdress.
Reverse.Zeus seated left holding eagle and scepter.Legends and Monograms worn.
27mm.16.7 grams.
02/06/08 at 12:51Noah: worn, but still a great example of this popular co...
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Julia Domna AR DenariusJulia Domna (Augusta)
VF AR Denarius 3.40g / 17mm / -
IVLIA AVGVSTA - Draped bust right
IVNO REGINA - Juno standing left, holding patera and sceptre; peacock at feet
Mint: Rome (196-211 AD)
References: RIC 560; RSC 97Scotvs Capitis02/06/08 at 03:28Scotvs Capitis: Yes, she's a bit different in that way on this one...
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Thracia, Lampsakos, Lysimachos, Thompson 47Lysimachos, 323-281 BC
AR - tetradrachm, 28.8mm, 16.85g
struck in Lampsakos, 286-281 BC
obv. Head of Alexander the Great, wearing taenia and horn of Ammon
rev. BASILEWS - LYSIMAXOY
Athena, wearing Corinthian helmet, in long robe, std. l. on throne, l. arm resting on shield decorated with lion's-head, spear pointing downwards behind her r. shoulder, holding in outstretched r. hand winged Nike who is crowning the name with a wreath.
in l. Field monogram HP (ligate)
in ex. crescent with cavity l.
ref. Thompson 47; Müller 401; SNG Paris 2542
about EF, a small scratch before the crescent, wonderful style, a Hellenistic artwork! For sure one of the 5% most beautiful specimens of this type!
Pedigree:
ex Ancient Auction House (2003)
ex coll. Pete Burbules (2004)
ex coll. AlexB, Hongkong (2007)
ex Forum Ancient Coins (2008), thanks!
Now this gem has its place for some years at my home. Curious where it will go then!
According to Thompson Lampsakos was the biggest mint of Lysimachos in Asia Minor with c. 150 different obv. dies. When Amphipolis began about 288 BC its extensive coinage the issue from Lampsakos decreased.
Jochen02/06/08 at 01:54wileyc: I am quite new to ancient collecting and wow! this...
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010. Titus, 79-81AD. AR Denarius.AR Denarius. Rome mint 80AD.
Obv. Laureate head right IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM
Rev. Tripod surmounted by dolphin TRP IX IMP XV COS VII PP
RIC II 27. Cohen 321. SEAR 2518.(VF $192 - XF $512). EF
LordBest02/05/08 at 23:16Aamil Q:
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074. Theodosius II, 402-450AD. AV Solidus.AV Solidus. Constantinople mint. Obv: DN THEODO-SIVS PF AVG - Three-quarters bust right, draped, cuirassed, holding spear over right shoulder and shield in left hand Rev: VOT XXX MVLT XXXXS - Constantinopolis seated left, holding cross on globe and scepter, her left foot sits on the prow of a galley and at rear of her throne, a shield sits; in right field, a 'star'. Exe: CONOB : AD 430-440, RIC X, 257 (s) Scarce, page 259/ 4.48 g. Choice FDC.
LordBest02/05/08 at 23:15Aamil Q:
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HOSTILIAN AugustusIMP CAE C VAL OSTIL MES QVINTVS AVG
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
SECVRITAS AVGG
Securitas standing facing, head facing ?, legs crossed, resting hand on head, and leaning on column
Antoninianus
Rome, 251 AD.
RIC.191 C.59
3.59 g -- 22 / 21 mm - axis 0°
rare and nice coin
gb2940002/05/08 at 18:59Agrippa1: Very nice bust! Congratulations with this coin
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Lion, Thrace, Chersonesos: AR hemidrachmThrace, Chersonesos: AR hemidrachm
400-350 BC
2.63gm
12.6mm
Obv: Forepart of lion right, head reverted
Rev: Quadripartite incuse square, pellet in one quadrant, palm frond in catecorner quadrant
BMC Thrace p183 10; McClean 4081
02/05/08 at 16:58Noah: a really nicely centered lion
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Syria, Cyrrhestica, Hierapolis, Severus Alexander, BMC 55Severus Alexander, AD 222-235
AE 30, 17.74g
obv. AVT KAI MAR AVR - CE ALEZANDROC
Bust, draped, laureate, r.
rev. QEAC CVRIAC IE - RO - POLITWN (beginning upper left)
Atargatis, in long clothes, std. r. on throne, holding with l. hand tympanon set on
her knee, resting with r. arm on back of throne; on both sides a lion std.
BMC 55; GIC 3367 var. (bust undraped)
EF/VF, attractive green-brown patina
Jochen02/05/08 at 12:33Potator II: Yet another great coin...
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Judaea, Judah Aristobulus I, TJC V1Judah Aristobulus I (Jehudah), 104-103 BC
AE - Prutah, 1.88g, 15.21mm, 0°
Jerusalem
obv. Legend in Paleo-Hebrew in 6 lines within laurel-wreath:
יהו / דההכה / ןהגדל / וחברה / יהד / ימ
from r. to l.:
YHW / DH H KH / N H GDL / W (Ch)BR H / YHD / YM
= Yehudah Ha Kohen Ha Gadol We Chaver Ha Yehudim
= Yehudah the High Priest and Council of the Jews
rev. Double cornucopiae, filled with fruits and a grain-ear each, decorated with ribbons hanging down, a pomegranate with long stalk between horns, in dotted circle
ref. GBC5 1142; GBC4 466; AJC Jc1; TJC V1
very rare, EF, nice black patina with red earthen layers
Thanks to Salem!
This type has articles before the titles!Jochen02/05/08 at 12:29frederic: very nice for this type and rare, congratulations....
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Galba, AR denarius02/05/08 at 10:56Noah: beautiful
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John Hyrcanus IYehochanan the high priest and Concil of Jews
mint : Jerusalem
134-104 BC
frederic02/05/08 at 07:15Jochen: nice complet legend!
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68-69 AD - GALBA AR denarius - struck July 68- Jan. 69 ADobv: IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG (laureate head right)
rev: DIVA AVGVSTA (A woman dressed in the stola and long robe, holding a patera and hasta)
ref: RIC I 186, C.8 (10frcs)
3.20gms, 17,5mm
Rare
Galba, who was grently indebted to Livia (wife of Augustus), on which account he held her memory in gratitude, and caused her image to be struck on his coins.berserker02/04/08 at 20:36Noah: always nice to have a Galba
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Carus, Posthumous antoninianus - *Antoninianus minted in Lugdunum, 2nd officina, AD 284-285
DIVO CARO PIO, Radiate head of Carus right
CONSECRATIO, Eagle facing, II at exergue
3.50 gr
Ref : Cohen #18, RCV #12394Potator II02/04/08 at 19:30*Alex: Great coin. Much nicer than mine.
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Licinius II RIC VII, Siscia 115Licinius II 317-324 Caesar, son of Licinius I
AE - AE 3, 3.08g, 19mm
Siscia 4. officina AD 320
obv. [L]IC - NIVS IVN NOB CAES
draped, cuirassed bust, laureate head l., holding Victory on globe l. and mappa li., on cuirass head of Medusa
rev. VIRTVS - EXERCIT
standard with VOT/X between two captives
field: S and F
exergue: Delta SIS star
RIC VII, Siscia 115
R3; VF, from a hoard in Croatia 2004
added to www.wildwinds.comJochen02/04/08 at 18:50ROMA: Very sharp!
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Claudius RIC I, 38Claudius, AD 41 - 54
AV - Aureus, 7.71g, 18mm
Rome 46/47
obv. TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG PM TRP VI IMP XI
laureate head r.
rev. PACI AVGVSTAE
Pax/Nemesis walking r., holding with l. hand caduceus
and point with it at snake at her feet; holding fold of the
robe before her chin
RIC I, 38; C.57; von Kaenel 628 (this specimen!)
R2; about VF
One of my favorite coins due to its pedigree:
ex Glandining & Co. Sale Nr. 2, London, 15.7.1029, Nr.666 (depicted)
(ex coll. Moritz Simon, Berlin)
ex Cahn, Auktion 68, Frankfurt, 26.11.1930, Nr. 232 (depicted)
ex M&M, Basel
ex Dr. Brandt, Klassische Münzen, Tübingen, February 2002
from Curtis Clay: Herbert Cahn, one of the greatest
German coin houses, had to flee from the Nazis to Switzerland
1 NEMESIS, Goddess of rightful distribution
2 CADUCEUS, holding caduceus to snake = welfare
3 The interpretation of N.'s gesture, holding fold of the robe to the chin as spitting in the neck and symbol for happiness, is doubtful. Rossbach thinks it may be a gesture of modesty!
This all stands for the politics of Claudius!Jochen02/04/08 at 18:49ROMA: Her spitting into her bosom (spuere in sinu) is ap...
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M. Junius Brutus, Crawford 433/1M. Junius Brutus, 85 BC - 42 BC, the most famous of Caesar's assassins
AR - Denar, 3.96g, 19mm
54 BC
obv. Bust of Liberty r., no jewels in hair above forehead.
LIBERTAS to l.
rev. The consul L. Junius Brutus walking l. between two lictores preceded by an
accensor.
exergue: BRVTVS
Crawford 433/1; Sydenham 906a; Junia 31a
EF
The rev. type recalls the expulsion of Tarquinius Superbus, the last King of Rome, by L. Junius Brutus, the moneyer's ancestor, who in 509 BC was elected the first consul of the newly formed Republic. 'Libertatem et consulatum L. Brutus instituit.' (Tacitus Ann. 1, 1)
This type illustrates the strong republican view of M.Junius Brutus! Caesar should had know that
Jochen02/04/08 at 18:46ROMA: An underappreciated coin, a favorite Republican is...
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C. Clovius, Crawford 476/1aAE - Orichalcum-Dupondius, 14.87g, 27mm
struck 45 BC for Julius Caesar, mint in northern Italy (probably Milano)
obv. bust of Victoria, winged, draped and with ear-ring, r.
CAESAR.DIC.TER before
rev. Minerva, wearing Korinthian helmet, advancing l., holding trophy over r.
shoulder, spear and shield decorated with head of Medusa; behind her feet a
snake, erecting in front of her.
C.CLOVI before, PRAEF behind
Crawford 476/1a; Sydenham 1025; C.7; RPC I 601/1; CRI 62; Julia 17; BMRR 4125
about VF, attractive yellow-olive patina (so-called river-patina!)
Pedigree:
ex Glendining 25.June 1997, lot 45
ex CNG
An exceptional issue: It is the first Roman coin struck from Orichalcum (brass). Probably this type was struck after the victory over the sons of Pompeius at Munda 17.March AD 45 to serve as donation at his triumph in Rome. The depiction is unusual and is a symbol of Caesar's military abilities. Brass was used probably to make the look of the coin more valuable.
Jochen02/04/08 at 18:43ROMA: I like the portrayal of Minerva on these
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Thracia, Lampsakos, Lysimachos, Thompson 47Lysimachos, 323-281 BC
AR - tetradrachm, 28.8mm, 16.85g
struck in Lampsakos, 286-281 BC
obv. Head of Alexander the Great, wearing taenia and horn of Ammon
rev. BASILEWS - LYSIMAXOY
Athena, wearing Corinthian helmet, in long robe, std. l. on throne, l. arm resting on shield decorated with lion's-head, spear pointing downwards behind her r. shoulder, holding in outstretched r. hand winged Nike who is crowning the name with a wreath.
in l. Field monogram HP (ligate)
in ex. crescent with cavity l.
ref. Thompson 47; Müller 401; SNG Paris 2542
about EF, a small scratch before the crescent, wonderful style, a Hellenistic artwork! For sure one of the 5% most beautiful specimens of this type!
Pedigree:
ex Ancient Auction House (2003)
ex coll. Pete Burbules (2004)
ex coll. AlexB, Hongkong (2007)
ex Forum Ancient Coins (2008), thanks!
Now this gem has its place for some years at my home. Curious where it will go then!
According to Thompson Lampsakos was the biggest mint of Lysimachos in Asia Minor with c. 150 different obv. dies. When Amphipolis began about 288 BC its extensive coinage the issue from Lampsakos decreased.
Jochen02/04/08 at 11:20maridvnvm: I can but dream of coins like this .......
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Troas, Ilion, pseudo-autonomous, Bellinger T129Troas, Ilion, pseudo-autonomous, c.79-96 (time of the Flavians)
AE - (Orichalcum-) Semis, 6.86g, 19mm
obv. Bust of Athena, wearing warlike clothes with Corinthian helmet, aegis on her chest, spear over r. shoulder, before which a snake twisting upwords (from the aegis?)
ILI beneath, all in circle of dots
rev. Aineias, bearded, bare-headed, in short military cloak and boots, advancing r., leading his son Askanios, in short chiton, looking upwards to him, with r. hand, and carrying his father Anchises, bearded, head veiled, looking forward, in his l. arm
all in dotted circle
ref.: Bellinger T129; von Fritze 28; RPC II, 895; SNG Copenhagen 368; SNG von Aulock 154; BMC 20
Rare, VF, natural Orichalcum surface, slight roughness
Pedigree:
ex Künker Auction 133, lot 8140 (describes the snake as twining around the spear!)
For more informations please look at the thread 'Mythological interesting coins'!
Jochen02/04/08 at 08:20maridvnvm: Incredible indeed. The reverse is wonderful but I ...
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Troas, Ilion, pseudo-autonomous, Bellinger T129Troas, Ilion, pseudo-autonomous, c.79-96 (time of the Flavians)
AE - (Orichalcum-) Semis, 6.86g, 19mm
obv. Bust of Athena, wearing warlike clothes with Corinthian helmet, aegis on her chest, spear over r. shoulder, before which a snake twisting upwords (from the aegis?)
ILI beneath, all in circle of dots
rev. Aineias, bearded, bare-headed, in short military cloak and boots, advancing r., leading his son Askanios, in short chiton, looking upwards to him, with r. hand, and carrying his father Anchises, bearded, head veiled, looking forward, in his l. arm
all in dotted circle
ref.: Bellinger T129; von Fritze 28; RPC II, 895; SNG Copenhagen 368; SNG von Aulock 154; BMC 20
Rare, VF, natural Orichalcum surface, slight roughness
Pedigree:
ex Künker Auction 133, lot 8140 (describes the snake as twining around the spear!)
For more informations please look at the thread 'Mythological interesting coins'!
Jochen02/03/08 at 19:56Jericho: Wow
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Julia Domna AR DenariusJulia Domna (Augusta)
VF AR Denarius 3.40g / 17mm / -
IVLIA AVGVSTA - Draped bust right
IVNO REGINA - Juno standing left, holding patera and sceptre; peacock at feet
Mint: Rome (196-211 AD)
References: RIC 560; RSC 97Scotvs Capitis02/03/08 at 19:15arizonarobin: She looks almost soft and dreamy in this portrait
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Roman Nerva DenariusAR Denarius. Nerva. 96-98 AD.
Obv. IMP NERVA CAES AVG PM TR P COS III PP, laur. hd. r.
Rev. CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM, clapsed hand
RIC 14 , RSC 20Tanit02/03/08 at 13:04Noah: good portrait
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Domitian, DenariusSilver denarius, Rome before September 87 A.D. Carradice 87.1, RSC -, RIC -, BMCRE later addition, same obverse die as Schulten 1983 lot 228 ( = Kunker 71 lot 792)
IMP·CAES·DOMIT·AVG·GERM·P·M·TR·P·VI· laureate head left
IMP·XIIII·COS·XIII· CENS·P·P·P· Minerva 4
The finest from only four recorded specimens. From this very rare head left issue, other two coins are known with a Minerva 1 reverse.FORVM AUCTIONS02/03/08 at 13:02Noah: Wonderful portrait indeed!
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Thracia, Lampsakos, Lysimachos, Thompson 47Lysimachos, 323-281 BC
AR - tetradrachm, 28.8mm, 16.85g
struck in Lampsakos, 286-281 BC
obv. Head of Alexander the Great, wearing taenia and horn of Ammon
rev. BASILEWS - LYSIMAXOY
Athena, wearing Corinthian helmet, in long robe, std. l. on throne, l. arm resting on shield decorated with lion's-head, spear pointing downwards behind her r. shoulder, holding in outstretched r. hand winged Nike who is crowning the name with a wreath.
in l. Field monogram HP (ligate)
in ex. crescent with cavity l.
ref. Thompson 47; Müller 401; SNG Paris 2542
about EF, a small scratch before the crescent, wonderful style, a Hellenistic artwork! For sure one of the 5% most beautiful specimens of this type!
Pedigree:
ex Ancient Auction House (2003)
ex coll. Pete Burbules (2004)
ex coll. AlexB, Hongkong (2007)
ex Forum Ancient Coins (2008), thanks!
Now this gem has its place for some years at my home. Curious where it will go then!
According to Thompson Lampsakos was the biggest mint of Lysimachos in Asia Minor with c. 150 different obv. dies. When Amphipolis began about 288 BC its extensive coinage the issue from Lampsakos decreased.
Jochen02/03/08 at 12:59Noah: Fantastic!
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Greek, Alexander the great arabian imitation coin - unlistedTetradrachm
16.74gm, 30mm
This coin was found near Petra but the style for this coin from Molieha ( south arabian )
Molieha mint
head of Heracles right, wearing lion's skin, rev. ALEXANDROU, Zeus enthroned left, holding sceptre right eagle left
Not listed in ( D.T.POTTS ) the pre -islamic coinage of Eastern arabia also not listed in the supplement of this reference 02/03/08 at 06:49Abiel: This is not arabian imitation for sure
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Diadumenian, Thrace, Nikopolis ad IstrumVery worn, not an exceptional coin, but look at that almost pathetic individual so well captured in bronze! It seems brutally honest.
Diadumenian (Caesar)
Thrace, Nikopolis ad Istrum
AE 11.60g / 26mm / -
Κ Μ ΟΠΕΑ ΔΙΑΔΥΜΕΝΙΑΝΟCΚ - Draped bare head right
CΤΡΟΝ - Artemis advancing right holding bow & drawing arrow from quiver on her back.
Exergue: CΤΡΟΝ
Ref: Moushmov 1303Scotvs Capitis02/03/08 at 04:57PtolemAE: Elmer Fudd foreshadowed in bronze. 
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Troas, Ilion, pseudo-autonomous, Bellinger T129Troas, Ilion, pseudo-autonomous, c.79-96 (time of the Flavians)
AE - (Orichalcum-) Semis, 6.86g, 19mm
obv. Bust of Athena, wearing warlike clothes with Corinthian helmet, aegis on her chest, spear over r. shoulder, before which a snake twisting upwords (from the aegis?)
ILI beneath, all in circle of dots
rev. Aineias, bearded, bare-headed, in short military cloak and boots, advancing r., leading his son Askanios, in short chiton, looking upwards to him, with r. hand, and carrying his father Anchises, bearded, head veiled, looking forward, in his l. arm
all in dotted circle
ref.: Bellinger T129; von Fritze 28; RPC II, 895; SNG Copenhagen 368; SNG von Aulock 154; BMC 20
Rare, VF, natural Orichalcum surface, slight roughness
Pedigree:
ex Künker Auction 133, lot 8140 (describes the snake as twining around the spear!)
For more informations please look at the thread 'Mythological interesting coins'!
Jochen02/03/08 at 00:54Noah: just lovely
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Troas, Ilion, pseudo-autonomous, Bellinger T129Troas, Ilion, pseudo-autonomous, c.79-96 (time of the Flavians)
AE - (Orichalcum-) Semis, 6.86g, 19mm
obv. Bust of Athena, wearing warlike clothes with Corinthian helmet, aegis on her chest, spear over r. shoulder, before which a snake twisting upwords (from the aegis?)
ILI beneath, all in circle of dots
rev. Aineias, bearded, bare-headed, in short military cloak and boots, advancing r., leading his son Askanios, in short chiton, looking upwards to him, with r. hand, and carrying his father Anchises, bearded, head veiled, looking forward, in his l. arm
all in dotted circle
ref.: Bellinger T129; von Fritze 28; RPC II, 895; SNG Copenhagen 368; SNG von Aulock 154; BMC 20
Rare, VF, natural Orichalcum surface, slight roughness
Pedigree:
ex Künker Auction 133, lot 8140 (describes the snake as twining around the spear!)
For more informations please look at the thread 'Mythological interesting coins'!
Jochen02/02/08 at 17:38Potator II: Incredible reverse !!!!
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Troas, Ilion, pseudo-autonomous, Bellinger T129Troas, Ilion, pseudo-autonomous, c.79-96 (time of the Flavians)
AE - (Orichalcum-) Semis, 6.86g, 19mm
obv. Bust of Athena, wearing warlike clothes with Corinthian helmet, aegis on her chest, spear over r. shoulder, before which a snake twisting upwords (from the aegis?)
ILI beneath, all in circle of dots
rev. Aineias, bearded, bare-headed, in short military cloak and boots, advancing r., leading his son Askanios, in short chiton, looking upwards to him, with r. hand, and carrying his father Anchises, bearded, head veiled, looking forward, in his l. arm
all in dotted circle
ref.: Bellinger T129; von Fritze 28; RPC II, 895; SNG Copenhagen 368; SNG von Aulock 154; BMC 20
Rare, VF, natural Orichalcum surface, slight roughness
Pedigree:
ex Künker Auction 133, lot 8140 (describes the snake as twining around the spear!)
For more informations please look at the thread 'Mythological interesting coins'!
Jochen02/02/08 at 16:48areich: This might very well be the greatest coin in all o...
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Caracalla, AE 24 DiassariaM AVREL ANTONINV
Bust laureate, right (light beard)
MVNI STOB
Nike standing, face left, holding a palm branch before and cornucopia behind. This may represent a syncretic Nike/Tyche.
Josifovski Addition 5,
AMNG Gaebler 15, T. XXII/3
Varbanov (E), III 3955
Kuzmanovic Collection 1026-1028whitetd4902/02/08 at 11:19whitetd49: Thanks!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, HADRIANVS BRITANNICVSSestertius of Hadrian, AD 122. EXERC BRITANNICVS SC ("For the army of Britain, by order of the Senate") RIC 913. Coin currently in the British Museum Department of Coins and Medals (gallery 49, case 14).
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS 111 PP ("Hadrian Augustus, three times consul, father of his country") 02/02/08 at 02:51ROMA: A masterpiece...your collection is a remarkable!
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RIC 0849 VespasianAR Denarius, 3.30g
Rome Mint, 76 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: IOVIS CVSTOS; Jupiter, bearded, naked, standing facing, sacrificing out of patera in r. hand over low garlanded altar and holding long vertical sceptre in l.
RIC 849 (C3). BMC 276. RSC 222. BNC 249.
Acquired from Silenos Coins, eBay, September 2007.
Possibly a reverse that refers to a failed plot against the emperor, Jupiter is scene here as his own worshipper. Similar in theme to the previous Neronian Iuppiter Custos reverse.
A nicely centered denarius with no obvious flaws. A good example of prime Flavian coinage.David Atherton02/02/08 at 01:13Noah: another nice portrait
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RIC 0845 VespasianAR Denarius, 3.51g
Rome mint, 76 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: COS VII across field; Eagle head r. standing on thunderbolt, on Altar. Very uncommon with thunderbolt showing.
RIC 845 (C2). BMC 179. RSC 122. BNC 159.
Ex AAH, eBay, October 2007.
The scarcer right facing eagle of this common type. Variant missing thunderbolt.
A much better coin in hand than the picture would lead you to believe. Surprisingly I had a tough time finding this minor variant in decent condition.David Atherton02/02/08 at 01:12Noah: very pleasing portrait
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Faustina I denarius, 148-161 AD, RomeFaustina Sr.
AR denarius – 19mm, 2.71g
Rome, 148-161 AD
draped bust r.
DIVA FAVSTINA
Juno standing l., holding scepter, r. hand raised
AETERNITAS
RIC 344, C 26Ardatirion02/01/08 at 22:44acl864: The cfaftsmanship on this one is unbelievable. The...
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ROME. Constantine I. AD 307/310-337
Æ Follis (18mm, 3.46 g, 11 h)
Treveri (Trier) mint, 1st officina. Struck spring AD 317.
IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG
Laureate and cuirassed bust right
SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Sol standing left, extending arm and holding globe; T-F//BTR
RIC VII 97
Ardatirion02/01/08 at 22:39acl864: Beautiful coin- Love the detail of the reverse. A...
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Claudius I sestertius, 41-42 AD, RomeClaudius,
AE sestertius - 35.2mm, 24.9g
Rome, 41-42 AD
TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP
laureate head r.
EX S C / O B / CIVES / SERVATOS
wreath with legend
RIC 96, BMC 115, C 39
ex ForvmArdatirion02/01/08 at 22:36acl864: I really like this one! The portrait looks so Impe...
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Constantius II RIC VIII, Nicomedia 67Constantius II, AD 337-361, son of Constantine I
AE - Follis, 4.35g, 19.26mm
Nicomedia 4th officina, AD AD 347-348
obv. DN CONSTAN - TIVS PF AVG
bust, draped and cuirassed, pearl-diademed, l., holding globe in r. hand
rev. FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
Emperor in military dress standing l., holding standard with Chi-Rh on banner
and resting l. hand on shield; in front of Emperor are two captives standing
(var. a)
exergue: SMN Delta
RIC VIII, Nicomedia 67; C.41; LRBC 2289
VF+, nice sandpatina; found in Syria
Jochen01/31/08 at 00:00Noah: beautiful patina Jochen!!
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Pompey the GreatCn. Pompeius Magnus, Bronze AE 19, Soli-Pompeiopolis mint.
Obverse- Head of Pompey right.
Reverse- POMPHIOPOLEITWN, Nike advancing right, wreath in right, palm over shoulder in left, WP (monogram) / POV/DH in right field.
SNG Levante 880 ff. var (reverse field letters); BMC 54 var (same); RPC -.
7.488g, 21.8mm, 0o.
b7001/30/08 at 18:23mdelvalle: very nice piece
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132 - Probus - RIC 911 - Bust Type H (Cyzicus) (B)Obv:– IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, bust left in imperial mantle, holding scepter surmounted by eagle
Rev:– SOLI INVICTO, Sol in a spread quadriga facing, radiate, cloak billowing out behind, raising right hand, holding whip in left (Sol always facing front for this emission)
Minted in Cyzicus (B in exe) Emission 2 Officina 2. end of A.D. 276 to begining of A.D. 277
Reference:– RIC 911 Bust type H
Ex - Philippe Gysenmaridvnvm01/30/08 at 18:18Potator II: Very interesting, I'm glad you finally found it
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Priscus Atttalus SiliquaPRISCUS ATTALUS 409-410 and 414-415
PRISCVS ATTA - LVS PF AVG
Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
R/ INVICTA RO - MA AETERNA // PST
Roma seated left holding victory and spear
Siliqua struck in Rom 409-410
17,5 mm - 2,08 g - Axis 180°
of greatest raretygb2940001/30/08 at 18:12Aamil Q: WONDERFUL!
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066 - Caracalla, AE26, Markianopolis, NemesisAE26 (5 Assarion)
Obv:– ANTWNINOC AVGOVCTOC IOVLIA DOMNA, Confronted busts of Caracalla and Julia Domna
Rev: VP KVNTILIANOV MARKIANOPOLITWN, Nemesis standing left, holding scales and short torch (arshin), wheel at side. E in field
Minted in MARKIANOPOLIS (Moesia Inferior).
The following information comes courtesy of Patricia Lawrence:-
“...I can't just cite Pick. When she holds the scales as well as the goad and has the wheel, it is fair to call her Nemesis-Aequitas. But yours is a plain, straightforward Nemesis. No holding of the cloth of her dress, no griffin by her wheel (Pick 676), which I'd call fancy Nemesis, and no scales of Aequitas (Dikaiosyne) in outstretched right hand (Pick 677). Nor did I identify it in Varbanov's list. If he'd seen it in a regional collection or in a recent auction catalogue, it would be there......just cite "cf. AMNG I, 1, no. 677 (which also has scales)".”maridvnvm01/30/08 at 01:22Bacchus: Not in Varbanov though there he calls a similar de...
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071 - Elagabalus, AE26, Markianopolis, NemesisAE26 (5 Assarion)
Obv:– AVT K M AVPH ANTWNEINOC, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus facing right
Rev:– VP CEPG TITIANOY MARKIANOPOLITWN, Nemesis standing, holding scales and scepter
Minted in Marcianopolis, Thrace
Reference:– I was given the attribution of Pick 839var.
Any help with an accurate attribution welcome.maridvnvm01/30/08 at 01:14Bacchus: This does not appear to be in Varbanov - No. 1468 ...
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064 - Septimius Severus, AE26, Markianopolis, Tyche Obv:– AV K LCEP CEVHPOC, Laureate and draped bust right
Rev:– YI FAVCTINIA MAPKIANOPOLIT, Tyche (Fortuna) standing left holding cornucopia and rudder
Hristova/jekov 6.14.38.11 (lists VI FAVCTINIA-NOV) but NOV appears to be erroneous. The dies match on both obverse and reverse.
Not in Varbanov (Eng.) Vol.1maridvnvm01/30/08 at 01:08Bacchus: Not in Varbanov (Eng.) Vol.1 nice coin!
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064 - Septimius Severus, AE26, Markianopolis, Tyche Obv:– AV K LCEP CEVHPOC, Laureate and draped bust right
Rev:– YI FAVCTINIA MAPKIANOPOLIT, Tyche (Fortuna) standing left holding cornucopia and rudder
Hristova/jekov 6.14.38.11 (lists VI FAVCTINIA-NOV) but NOV appears to be erroneous. The dies match on both obverse and reverse.
Not in Varbanov (Eng.) Vol.1maridvnvm01/29/08 at 20:27Petrus Elmsley: Hristova/jekov 6.14.38.11 (lists VI FAVCTINIA-NOV)...
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Carinus AE AntoninianuCarinus (Augustus)
AE Antoninianus 3.91g / 21mm / -
IMP M AVR CARINVS P F AVG - Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
CLEMENTIA TEMP - Carinus standing right, holding sceptre and receiving Victory from Jupiter standing left, holding long sceptre, Gamma in center field
Exergue: XXI
Mint: Cyzicus (283-285 AD)
References: RIC 324; Cohen 20Scotvs Capitis01/29/08 at 20:17Jochen: Nice sand patina!
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Crispus VOT XCrispus VOT XScotvs Capitis01/29/08 at 19:37fordicus: Appears to be RIC VII Siscia 181-B, IVL CRIS-PVS N...
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Gloria ExercitvsScotvs Capitis01/29/08 at 19:33fordicus: possibly Constantius II, FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C ...
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087 - Gordian III Antoninianus - RIC 148Obv:– IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev:– PROVID AVG, Providentia standing left, holding a baton over the globe at her feet; left hand grasps perpendicular scepter
Minted in Rome. 14th and last Issue, 4th Officina. A.D. 244
Reference:– RIC 148, RSC 296
Weight 4.16 gms
Dimensions 23.70mm maridvnvm01/29/08 at 19:32ROMA: Nice Portrait
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Julian II, AE1 Thessalonica. RIC VIII : 225Obv: D N FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: SECVRITAS REIPVB. Bull, head facing, standing right; above, two stars; in exergue, TESA between two laurel branches.
Rare.01/29/08 at 15:26IVLIANVS: Look at the bull - unfortunately it looks slightly...
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Diadumenian, Thrace, Nikopolis ad IstrumVery worn, not an exceptional coin, but look at that almost pathetic individual so well captured in bronze! It seems brutally honest.
Diadumenian (Caesar)
Thrace, Nikopolis ad Istrum
AE 11.60g / 26mm / -
Κ Μ ΟΠΕΑ ΔΙΑΔΥΜΕΝΙΑΝΟCΚ - Draped bare head right
CΤΡΟΝ - Artemis advancing right holding bow & drawing arrow from quiver on her back.
Exergue: CΤΡΟΝ
Ref: Moushmov 1303Scotvs Capitis01/29/08 at 13:49Noah: The face is very nice
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M. Junius BrutusM. Junius Brutus, 54 BC. AR denarius.
Obverse- Bust of Libertas right.
Reverse- The consul L. Junius Brutus walking left between two lictors preceded by an accensus.
Crawford 433/1; Sydenham 906a; Junia 31a. 19 mm, 3.71 g.b7001/29/08 at 13:19Titus Pullo: Congratulations! I've been looking for one of thes...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Carausius, Diocletian & Maximianus - AntoninianusObv.: CARAVSIVS ET FRATRES SVI, jugate, radiate & cuirassed busts of Maximianus, Diocletian & Carausius left Rev.:PAX A-VGGG, Pax standing left, holding olive-branch & vertical scepter; S P/C. Mint Camulodunum. (Struck circa 292-293 AD)Postumus01/27/08 at 17:18mauseus: Well, the A of PAX and the field mark S are both a...
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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 £2601/27/08 at 13:04Francisco B: Thanks to your album I have could identify my simi...
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Caracalla, AE 24 DiassariaM AVREL ANTONINV
Bust laureate, right (light beard)
MVNI STOB
Nike standing, face left, holding a palm branch before and cornucopia behind. This may represent a syncretic Nike/Tyche.
Josifovski Addition 5,
AMNG Gaebler 15, T. XXII/3
Varbanov (E), III 3955
Kuzmanovic Collection 1026-1028whitetd4901/27/08 at 07:43Arminius: There is an additional B at the end of the reverse...
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SEPTIMIVS SEVERVS CONSECRATIODIVO SEVERO PIO
Bare head right
R/CONSECRATIO
Pulvinar with wreth on it, foot-stool in front
denar struck after 211 in Rom
19 mm -- 2,98 g -- axis 0°
RIC 191E; C. 87; Hill, Severus 1235.gb2940001/27/08 at 06:09Potator II: Guy, that's a really great example, congrats
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Carausius, Diocletian & Maximianus - AntoninianusObv.: CARAVSIVS ET FRATRES SVI, jugate, radiate & cuirassed busts of Maximianus, Diocletian & Carausius left Rev.:PAX A-VGGG, Pax standing left, holding olive-branch & vertical scepter; S P/C. Mint Camulodunum. (Struck circa 292-293 AD)Postumus01/27/08 at 03:59ROMA: Agreed, although i suppose i could forget finishin...
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Roman Trajan SestertiusAE Sestertius
Obv: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V PP
Rev: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C ; Trajan, in military garb, stg. l., holding a thunderbolt, being crowned by a Victory stg. beind him.
RIC 549
ScarceTanit01/27/08 at 00:06Noah: LOVE the halo appearance the patina gives this coi...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Nerva, DenariusNerva 96-98 A.D.
Obv: IMP NERVA CAES AVG PM TRP COS III PP
Rev: FORTVNA AVGVST
RIC 1601/27/08 at 00:00Noah: Spectacular coin!
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