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AEQVITAS AVG RIC V/1 14Ant, 17x20mm, 2.05g.
Obverse: IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG, radiate head R.
Reverse: AEQVITAS AVG, Aequitas standing L holding scales and cornucopia. Stigma in R field.
Rome mint.
RIC 14, Common.Robert_Brenchley03/25/15 at 14:19Matthew C5: almost look as though he has an 'adam's ap...
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Aretas IV (9BC-40AD) & Shuqailat SNG ANS 1438-43AE 19, 3.82g.
Obverse: Jugate heads of Aretas IV & Shuqailat, A in L field, S in R.
Reverse: HRTT/SQY/LT between crossed cornucopiae.
SNG ANS 1438-43.Robert_Brenchley02/14/15 at 13:14quadrans: I agree very nice 
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Hadrian FelicitasDenarius, 18mm, 2.66g.
Obverse: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate head R.
Reverse: PM TRP COS III, Felicitas seated L with caduceus and cornucopia. Exe FELPR.
RIC 120, Common.Robert_Brenchley01/03/15 at 19:43okidoki: Nice patina as well
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APOLLINI CONS AVG, RIC 164Ant, 20mm, 4.04g.
Obverse: GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head R.
Reverse: APOLLINI CONS AVG, Centaur walking R with bow.
Rome, RIC 163, Common.Robert_Brenchley06/29/14 at 18:23nogoodnicksleft: nice clean detail on the bust
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Obodas III (30-9BC) leadPb 18, 1.88g.
Obverse: Laureate head of Obodas R.
Reverse: Nike standing L, wings outstretched, holding wreath.
These lead coins turn up regularly, from different, mainly Near Eastern rulers, over quite a period; the best known are those of Jannaeus. Little seems to be known about them, but I can't imagine that they're official.Robert_Brenchley10/23/13 at 15:09John Anthony: An excellent and uncharacteristically large exampl...
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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_Brenchley04/10/12 at 18:34Steve E: Nice detail!
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Hadrian FelicitasDenarius, 18mm, 2.66g.
Obverse: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate head R.
Reverse: PM TRP COS III, Felicitas seated L with caduceus and cornucopia. Exe FELPR.
RIC 120, Common.Robert_Brenchley04/10/12 at 18:33Steve E: Nice contrast!
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Commodus RIC 494Sestertius, 29mm, 22.75g.
Obverse: M COMMODVS ANT P - FELIX AVG BRIT, laureate head R.
Reverse: AVCTOR PIETAT PM TRP XII IMP VIII COS V PP, Pietas standing L sacrificing over altar and holding box, SC in fields.
RIC 494, AD186-7, Rare.
Weakly struck but a nice portrait for all that.Robert_Brenchley04/10/12 at 18:32Steve E: Yes, nicer than mine as well! Congrats!
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Vologases III S78.3Vologases III 105-147AD. Drachm, 21x17mm, 3.80g.
Obverse: Bareheaded bust L with long pointed beard, wearing diadem with loop and three ends. Earring visible, border of dots.
Reverse: Archer seated on throne R, holding bow. Blundered inscription.Robert_Brenchley04/10/12 at 18:26Steve E: Another with sharp details!
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Sinatrukes S33.4Sinatrukes, c77-70BCE. 19mm, 3.80g.
Obverse: Long-bearded bust L, wearing tiara with stag devices and ear flaps.
Reverse: Archer seated R on throne holding bow. BASILEWS/METALLOY/ARSAKOY/QEOPATROY NIKATOROS
Sellwood 33.4.Robert_Brenchley04/10/12 at 18:25Steve E: Beautiful coin!
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Osroes II S85Osroes II, c190 AD. Drachm, 19mm, 3.63g.
Obverse: Bust L, long tapered beard, tiara with ear flaps and pellets on crest, 2 loops, 4 pendant ends.
Reverse: Archer seated R on throne, holding bow. Blundered Greek inscription. Top line in Aramaic, reading HARTABI MALKA (King Artabanus; older books attribute these coins to Artabanus V).
Mint: Ecbatana (monogram below bow).
Sellwood 85.Robert_Brenchley04/10/12 at 18:24Steve E: Very sharp!
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Orodes II Sellwood 48.9Drachm, 21x18mm, 4.05g.
Obverse: Bareheaded bust L, pointed beard, wearing diadem, royal wart on forehead, star L, crescent and star R, wearing torque with horse's head end.
Reverse: Archer seated R on throne, anchor-like symbol L, monogram below bow.
Blundered inscription recogniseable as:
BASILEWS BASILEWN/ARSAKOU/EUERGETOU DIKAIOU/EPIFANOUS FILELLHNOS
The letters of the inscription are only about 1mm high, which may well explain the minor blundering; some Parthian celators, especially under the later rulers, were clearly illiterate in Greek, and substituted patterns for writing, but the meaning of this one is apparent.
Orodes II was the king who destroyed Crassus and his army at Carrhae in 53 BC.Robert_Brenchley04/10/12 at 18:24Steve E: Nice! Looks like he's gazing at the stars 
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Mithridates II S28.7Mithridates II C123-88BC. Drachm. 20mm, 4.22g.
Obverse: Long-bearded bust L, wearing tiara, border of dots, earring visible.
Reverse: Archer seated R on throne, holding bow. BASIEWS/BASILEWN/METALOY/ARSAKOY EPIPHANOUS
Sellwood 28.7.Robert_Brenchley04/10/12 at 18:20Steve E: Nice, I have one very similiar 
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Constantine I SOLI INVICTO COMITI RIC VII London 46AE3, 20mm, 3.15g.
Obverse: CONSTANTINVS P AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Sol standing L holding globe and raising hand.
Exe MLN.
RIC VII 46, 315-7, SRobert_Brenchley01/09/12 at 05:29Randygeki(h2): Nice!
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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_Brenchley01/06/12 at 22:43Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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ADVENTVS AVG, RIC 157Ant.
Obverse: IMP PROBVS AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: ADVENTVS AVG, Probus on horseback, arm raised L, trampling captive.
Exe: R crescent delta.
Rome.
RIC 157, Common.
Langtoft Hoard.
A much nicer coin than my other example of the type!Robert_Brenchley12/30/11 at 06:34Randygeki(h2): Yeah, both sides are great!
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VBERITAS AVG RIC V/2 330Ant, 21mm, 3.76g.
Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: VBERITAS AVG, Uberitas standing L with purse and cornucopia.
Trier, Issue 4, Officina B.
RIC V/2 330, Common.
The scarcer variant with VBERITAS spelt correctly.Robert_Brenchley12/30/11 at 03:59Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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Constantine I VOT XX RIC VII Heraclea 60AE3, 19mm, 3.99g.
Obverse: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG, laureate head L.
Reverse: DN CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG, VOT/XX in wreath.
Exe: SMH delta (Heraclea, Officina 4)
RIC VII 60, 324, C2.Robert_Brenchley09/01/11 at 19:40Randygeki(h2): indeed!
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Constantine I GLORIA EXERCITVS RIC VII Antioch 86AE4, 14mm, 2.42g.
Obverse: CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS, 2 soldiers, 2 standards, dots in standards.
Exe: SMANA (Antioch, Officina 1).
RIC VII 86, 335, C2.Robert_Brenchley09/01/11 at 19:39Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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Hadrian FelicitasDenarius, 18mm, 2.66g.
Obverse: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate head R.
Reverse: PM TRP COS III, Felicitas seated L with caduceus and cornucopia. Exe FELPR.
RIC 120, Common.Robert_Brenchley09/01/11 at 19:37Randygeki(h2): I really like the subtle highlights of this one
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Tetricus I VICTORIA AVG RIC V/2 140Ant, 18x21mm, 2.84g.
Obverse: IMP C C ESV TETRICVS PF AVG, Radiate and draped bust R.
Reverse: VICTORIA AVG, Victoria walking L with wreath and branch.
Trier, Issue 2.
RIC V/2 140, Common.Robert_Brenchley08/06/11 at 14:32Agrippa1: obverse is with IMP C G P ESV
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Herod I (37-4BC) Hendin 501 TJC 66Lepton, 11x13mm, 0.70g.
Obverse: Single cornucopia, BACIL/HRWD in dotted circle.
Reverse: Eagle standing R, pellet in L field, in dotted circle.
Hendin 501
Treasury of Jewish Coins 66.
The eagle was doubtless intended as a Jewish, rather than Roman, symbol, being one of the animals supporting YHVH's throne in Ezekiel. It probably relates to the golden eagle erected by Herod over the Temple gate. How long this stood is uncertain, but in his last year, as his power weakened, it became the centre of a riot which ended in its destruction as an idolatrous image. There is no record of any protest against the coins.Robert_Brenchley02/28/11 at 10:22Lucas H: Nice example. I haven't seen such a clear cor...
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Aretas IV (9BC-40AD) & Shuqailat SNG ANS 1438-43AE 19, 3.82g.
Obverse: Jugate heads of Aretas IV & Shuqailat, A in L field, S in R.
Reverse: HRTT/SQY/LT between crossed cornucopiae.
SNG ANS 1438-43.Robert_Brenchley12/30/10 at 23:31Aarmale: Nice Nabataeans! I really like the inscription.
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Phraates IV S52.10Phraates IV 38-2BC. Drachm, 18mm, 3.70g
Obverse: Bareheaded bust L, pointed beard, wart on brow, segmented necklet, wearing diadem, eagle bearing wreath behind head.
Reverse: Archer seated R on throne, holding bow. BASILEWS BASILEWN/ARSAKOY/APIPHANOUS FILHELLHNOS
Sellwood 52.10Robert_Brenchley12/29/10 at 12:35Schatz: Perhaps you could turn the reverse by 180 degrees ...
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Crispus VIRTVS EXERCIT RIC VII 124AE3, 18mm, 3.69g.
Obverse: C-RISPVS NOB CAES, Laureate and Cuirassed bust L, with spear and shield.
Reverse: VIRTVS EXERCIT, standard with VOT/XX, bound captive on either side.
Exe: P*T (Ticinum)
RIC VII 124, 319-20, R4.Robert_Brenchley11/04/10 at 09:41Jani: Nice one.
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Aretas IV (9BC-40AD) SNG ANS 1433AE 13, 1.44g.
Obverse: Laureate head of Aretas R.
Reverse: A between crossed cornucopiae.
SNG ANS 1433.Robert_Brenchley07/06/10 at 19:27Aarmale: Nice condition rev.!
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Claudius II AEQVITAS AVG RIC V/1 197Ant, 20mm, 3.02g.
Obverse: IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG, Radiate head R.
Reverse: AEQVITAS AVG, Aequitas standing L with scales and cornucopia.
Antioch mint.
RIC V/1 197, Common.Robert_Brenchley05/06/10 at 20:38Johnny: very very nice coin
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Hyrcanus I (135-104BC) Hendin 458aLepton, 12mm, 0.65g.
Obverse: Illegible inscription (Yehochanan the High Priest and Council of the Jews) in four lines, flanking palm branch.
Reverse: Lily, two corn ears below.
Hendin 458a
TJC Group JRobert_Brenchley02/16/10 at 18:50aarmale: I'm a fan of the Hyrcanus I half prutah.
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Alexander Jannaeus (103-76BC) Hendin 467Prutah, 15mm, 2.14g.
Obverse: ALEXANDROU BASILEWS, anchor within diadem.
Reverse: Aramaic inscription, HMLK YHNTN (Yehonatan the king) , Lily flower.
Hendin 467
TJC N1Robert_Brenchley02/16/10 at 18:49aarmale: I also am a lily fan. Nice Yonatan HaMelech!
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Alexander Jannaeus (103-76BC) Hendin 470, TJC K17Prutah, 15mm, 1.26g.
Obverse: ALEXANDROU BASILEWS around anchor.
Reverse: 8-pointed star within diadem, HMLK CHN followed by a symbol, between rays.
Hendin 470
Treasury of Jewish Coins K17
A rare variant known from a single die. The significance of the reverse inscription, 'The King [and] Priest' isn't known.Robert_Brenchley02/16/10 at 18:48aarmale: Nice one!
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Constantine I PROVIDENTIAE AVGG RIC VII Arles 286AE3, 19mm, 2.65g
Obverse: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG, ;aureate head R.
Reverse: PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG, gate with no door, five rows, two turrets, star above.
Exe: PA crescent RL (Arles, officina 1)
RIC V286, 325-6, S.Robert_Brenchley01/01/10 at 22:37Noah: lovely
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Tetricus I PAX AVG RIC V/2 100Ant, 18mm, 3.05g.
Obverse: IMP C TETRICVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: PAX AVG, Pax standing L holding branch & sceptre.
Trier mint, Issue 4.
RIC 100, Common.Robert_Brenchley01/01/10 at 22:36Noah: excellent
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Rabbel II (70-106 AD) & Gamilath SNG ANS 1446-51AE 17, 4.03g.
Obverse: Jugate heads of Rabbel II & Gamilath, in dotted circle.
Reverse: RB'L/GMLT between crossed cornucopiae.
SNG ANS 1446-51.Robert_Brenchley11/03/09 at 19:33KARIM A: Beautiful pic. and excellent attribution,You have ...
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Tetricus II SPES AVGG RIC V/2 270Ant, 19mm, 2.88g.
Obverse: C PIV ESV TETRICVS AVG, Radiate and draped bust R.
Reverse: SPES AVGG, Spes walking L holding flower and raising skirt.
Trier, Issue 5.
RIC 270, Common.Robert_Brenchley08/13/09 at 23:26dupondius: Difficult to find this nice 
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Tetricus I PAX AVG RIC V/2 100Ant, 18mm, 3.05g.
Obverse: IMP C TETRICVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: PAX AVG, Pax standing L holding branch & sceptre.
Trier mint, Issue 4.
RIC 100, Common.Robert_Brenchley08/13/09 at 23:24dupondius: I agree, nice potrait of fine style
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Constantine I PROVIDENTIAE AVGG RIC VII Siscia 200AE3, 19m, 2.94g.
Obverse: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG, laureate head R.
Reverse: PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG, gate with two turrets, no door, 8 rows, with a row of arches with central dots above, and hatched base below. Star above.
Exe: dot gamma SIS dot (Siscia, Officina 3).
RIC VII 200, C3.Robert_Brenchley08/08/09 at 23:21mihali84: I agree, very nice!
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Constantine I SARMATIA DEVICTA RIC VII Sirmium 48AE3, 20mm, 2.61g.
Obverse: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG, laureate head R.
Reverse: SARMATIA - DEVICTA, Victory advancing R with trophy and branch, treading captive R.
Exe: SIRM (Sirmium).
RIC VII 48, 324-5, C3.Robert_Brenchley08/08/09 at 23:20mihali84: Nice coin!
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Constantine I GLORIA EXERCITVS RIC VII Antioch 86AE4, 14mm, 2.42g.
Obverse: CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS, 2 soldiers, 2 standards, dots in standards.
Exe: SMANA (Antioch, Officina 1).
RIC VII 86, 335, C2.Robert_Brenchley08/08/09 at 23:10mihali84: Love the patina! I've owned only one coin with...
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Hyrcanus I (135-104BC) Hendin 459Prutah, 14x16mm, 2.56g.
Obverse: YHW/ChNN HCHN/GDL RWSh H/ChBR HY (Yehochanan the High Priest Head of the Council of the Jews) within wreath.
Reverse: Crossed cornucopiae, ribbons, pomegranate between them.
Hendin 459
TJC I5Robert_Brenchley10/21/08 at 17:12frederic: very interesting coin
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Alexander Jannaeus (103-76BC) Hendin 467Prutah, 15mm, 2.14g.
Obverse: ALEXANDROU BASILEWS, anchor within diadem.
Reverse: Aramaic inscription, HMLK YHNTN (Yehonatan the king) , Lily flower.
Hendin 467
TJC N1Robert_Brenchley06/27/08 at 19:41Zach Margulies: nice coin! This is one of my favorite Hasmonean b...
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Tetricus mule PAX AVGAnt, 19mm, 3.07g.
Obverse: C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES, Radiate and draped bust R.
Reverse: PAX AVG, Pax standing L with sceptre and branch.
Trier, Issue 4.
This results from a period immediately after coin was first issued for Tetricus II; mint organisation was not equal to the task of keeping dies for the two rulers separate, and it's fairly common to find father and son mules.Robert_Brenchley05/02/08 at 01:40Noah: a very nice example of this type
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Commodus RIC 494Sestertius, 29mm, 22.75g.
Obverse: M COMMODVS ANT P - FELIX AVG BRIT, laureate head R.
Reverse: AVCTOR PIETAT PM TRP XII IMP VIII COS V PP, Pietas standing L sacrificing over altar and holding box, SC in fields.
RIC 494, AD186-7, Rare.
Weakly struck but a nice portrait for all that.Robert_Brenchley03/31/08 at 09:29IhsantheCursed: I like the simple clarity of the reverse. Clear "S...
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Augustus Moneyer's As RIC 431AS, 30mm, 9.73g.
Obverse: CAESAR AVGVST PONT MAX TRIBUNIC POT, bare head R.
Reverse: M SALVIVS OTHO around large SC.
Rome, 7BCE.
RIC 431, Common.
It could do with some more cleaning on the reverse, to bring out the SC, but I've never had the confidence to do it.Robert_Brenchley03/31/08 at 09:27IhsantheCursed: Very nice Robert. I envy you.
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MARTI PACIFERO RIC V/1 236Ant, 18mm, 2.50g.
Obverse: GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate head R.
Reverse: MARTI PACIFERO, Mars standing L with branch, spear & shield.
Rome, RIC 236, Common.
A nice example of a clashed die, with the outline of the bust clearly visible on the reverse.Robert_Brenchley03/09/08 at 20:54Jochen: Nice!
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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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VBERITAS AVG RIC V/2 330Ant, 21mm, 3.76g.
Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: VBERITAS AVG, Uberitas standing L with purse and cornucopia.
Trier, Issue 4, Officina B.
RIC V/2 330, Common.
The scarcer variant with VBERITAS spelt correctly.Robert_Brenchley12/26/07 at 21:04*Alex: Nicely struck example.
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Postumus PAX AVGVSTI RIC V/2 79Ant, 19mm, 2.30g.
Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed buxst R.
Reverse: PAX AVGVSTI, Pax standing L with branch and sceptre.
Trier, Officina A, issue 5.
RIC 79, Common.
Robert_Brenchley12/26/07 at 16:17mauseus: Hi, Hemmes1 is correct; this is PAX EQVITVM from M...
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Victorinus VIRTVS AVG RIC V/2 78 varAnt, 18mm, 3.13g.
Obverse: IMP C VICTORINVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: VIRTVS AVG, Virtus standing L, in military dress, with spear, leaning on shield.
Trier, Issue 4.
RIC 78 var.Robert_Brenchley12/25/07 at 08:48hemmes1: Nice coin with Virtvs stading left
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Postumus PAX AVGVSTI RIC V/2 79Ant, 19mm, 2.30g.
Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed buxst R.
Reverse: PAX AVGVSTI, Pax standing L with branch and sceptre.
Trier, Officina A, issue 5.
RIC 79, Common.
Robert_Brenchley12/25/07 at 08:42hemmes1: IMO this a Milan issue by Aureolus: so PAX EQVITVM
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VBERITAS AVG RIC V/2 330Ant, 21mm, 3.76g.
Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: VBERITAS AVG, Uberitas standing L with purse and cornucopia.
Trier, Issue 4, Officina B.
RIC V/2 330, Common.
The scarcer variant with VBERITAS spelt correctly.Robert_Brenchley12/25/07 at 08:34hemmes1: Indeed not common: in Cunetio only 8 ex. against 7...
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Postumus PM TRP IIII COS III PP RIC V/2 57Ant, 23mm, 2.46g.
Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: PM TRP IIII COS III PP, Mars walking R with spear and trophy.
Trier, Officina B, Issue 3.
AD 262. RIC 57, Common.
The flan is very thin, hence the low weight.
Robert_Brenchley12/23/07 at 15:05ROMA: I was going to say the exact same thing as Massanu...
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VBERITAS AVG RIC V/2 330Ant, 21mm, 3.76g.
Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: VBERITAS AVG, Uberitas standing L with purse and cornucopia.
Trier, Issue 4, Officina B.
RIC V/2 330, Common.
The scarcer variant with VBERITAS spelt correctly.Robert_Brenchley12/23/07 at 15:04ROMA: Nice specimin!
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Postumus VICTORIA AVG RIC V/2 89Ant, 20mm, 3.37g.
Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: VICTORIA AVG, Victory walking L with palm, trampling captive.
Trier, Officina B, Issue 1
RIC V/2 89, Common.
This is an early example with the very short beard (Phase B Style 1) characteristic of these.
Robert_Brenchley12/23/07 at 15:03ROMA: Wow the shorter beard took years off!
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Postumus DIANAE LVCIFERAE RIC V/2 299Ant, 20mm, 4.11g.
Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: DIANAE LVCIFERAE, Diana walking R with torch and quiver.
Trier, Officina B, Issue 4.
RIC v/2 299, Common.Robert_Brenchley12/23/07 at 15:01ROMA: Nice portrait, and a sharp crown!
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Postumus SAECVLI FELICITAS RIC V/2 83Ant, 22mm, 4.30g.
Obverse: IMP C POTVMVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: SAECVLI FELICITAS, Emperor standing R with globe & spear, in military dress.
Trier, Officina C, Issue 4.
RIC V/2 83, Common.Robert_Brenchley12/15/07 at 17:50ROMA: Nice detailed rev., not easy to find with Postumus...
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VBERITAS AVG RIC V/2 330Ant, 21mm, 3.76g.
Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: VBERITAS AVG, Uberitas standing L with purse and cornucopia.
Trier, Issue 4, Officina B.
RIC V/2 330, Common.
The scarcer variant with VBERITAS spelt correctly.Robert_Brenchley11/13/07 at 18:57Pscipio: Agreed, certainly not common as RIC says!
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VBERITAS AVG RIC V/2 330Ant, 21mm, 3.76g.
Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: VBERITAS AVG, Uberitas standing L with purse and cornucopia.
Trier, Issue 4, Officina B.
RIC V/2 330, Common.
The scarcer variant with VBERITAS spelt correctly.Robert_Brenchley11/13/07 at 18:22Faramir: nice specimen of a rare coin!
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Tetricus I VICTORIA AVG RIC V/2 140Ant, 18x21mm, 2.84g.
Obverse: IMP C C ESV TETRICVS PF AVG, Radiate and draped bust R.
Reverse: VICTORIA AVG, Victoria walking L with wreath and branch.
Trier, Issue 2.
RIC V/2 140, Common.Robert_Brenchley09/04/07 at 21:02Robert_Brenchley: It's the only longer inscription Tetricus I seem t...
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Victorinus FIDES MILITVM RIC V/2108 varAnt, 17x20mm, 3.10g.
Obverse: IMP CM PIAVVONIVS VICTORINVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing L with standards.
Trier, Issue 3.
RIC V/2 108 var; the bust differs from that given in RIC. According to RIC, Common, but it isn't!
Struck from worn dies; you can see how the immensely long obverse inscription becomes completely illegible.Robert_Brenchley08/25/07 at 08:56Pscipio: The type with PIAVVONIVS is, of course, very rare....
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Victorinus FIDES MILITVM RIC V/2108 varAnt, 17x20mm, 3.10g.
Obverse: IMP CM PIAVVONIVS VICTORINVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing L with standards.
Trier, Issue 3.
RIC V/2 108 var; the bust differs from that given in RIC. According to RIC, Common, but it isn't!
Struck from worn dies; you can see how the immensely long obverse inscription becomes completely illegible.Robert_Brenchley08/25/07 at 07:30Scipio Helveticus: Wonderfull coin!
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Nero Balkan mint asAs, 26mm, 8.74g.
Obverse: NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM PM PP, laureate head R.
Reverse: Altar with doors, SC. PROVIDENT in exe.
Balkan mint, unlisted.
My best ever uncleaned, from a crusty. Robert_Brenchley07/31/07 at 22:38danikshin: you prolly had to wait some time for the detail to...
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Postumus DIANAE LVCIFERAE RIC V/2 299Ant, 20mm, 4.11g.
Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: DIANAE LVCIFERAE, Diana walking R with torch and quiver.
Trier, Officina B, Issue 4.
RIC v/2 299, Common.Robert_Brenchley05/29/07 at 20:03Marcus A: beautiful coin
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Mattathias Antigonus prutah, H 483, TJC 40Prutah, 12x14mm, 1.31g.
Obverse: MTT/YH in two lines, in retrograde Hebrew
Reverse: Double cornucopia with an ear of grain between.
Hendin 483
Treasury of Jewish Coins 40.
There are two interesting things about these coins. Firstly, the flans were cast in double-sided moulds, giving a rather odd appearance. Secondly, the Hebrew inscription is retrograde. Meshorer says that signatures were sometimes reversed in the ancient world, and thus the inscription may have this character.Robert_Brenchley05/22/07 at 00:29Daniel F: Another reason for the retrograde is that he didn'...
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Mattathias Antigonus prutah, H 483, TJC 40Prutah, 12x14mm, 1.31g.
Obverse: MTT/YH in two lines, in retrograde Hebrew
Reverse: Double cornucopia with an ear of grain between.
Hendin 483
Treasury of Jewish Coins 40.
There are two interesting things about these coins. Firstly, the flans were cast in double-sided moulds, giving a rather odd appearance. Secondly, the Hebrew inscription is retrograde. Meshorer says that signatures were sometimes reversed in the ancient world, and thus the inscription may have this character.Robert_Brenchley05/16/07 at 12:29Vespasian70: Interesting comment with the coin. It's always won...
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Alexander Jannaeus (103-76BC) Hendin 471Prutah, 15mm, 1.27g.
Obverse: BASILEWS ALEXANDROY around anchor within circle.
Reverse: Star in circle of dots.
Year 25 (78 BC)
Hendin 471Robert_Brenchley05/16/07 at 05:49Robert_Brenchley: Yes, but I won't use the wretched term! It's a mod...
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Alexander Jannaeus (103-76BC) Hendin 470, TJC K17Prutah, 15mm, 1.26g.
Obverse: ALEXANDROU BASILEWS around anchor.
Reverse: 8-pointed star within diadem, HMLK CHN followed by a symbol, between rays.
Hendin 470
Treasury of Jewish Coins K17
A rare variant known from a single die. The significance of the reverse inscription, 'The King [and] Priest' isn't known.Robert_Brenchley05/15/07 at 22:29Noah: really great patina...my favorite coin of yours!
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Alexander Jannaeus (103-76BC) Hendin 470, TJC K17Prutah, 15mm, 1.26g.
Obverse: ALEXANDROU BASILEWS around anchor.
Reverse: 8-pointed star within diadem, HMLK CHN followed by a symbol, between rays.
Hendin 470
Treasury of Jewish Coins K17
A rare variant known from a single die. The significance of the reverse inscription, 'The King [and] Priest' isn't known.Robert_Brenchley05/15/07 at 18:32Jochen: A nice specimen of this type!
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Alexander Jannaeus (103-76BC) Hendin 471Prutah, 15mm, 1.27g.
Obverse: BASILEWS ALEXANDROY around anchor within circle.
Reverse: Star in circle of dots.
Year 25 (78 BC)
Hendin 471Robert_Brenchley05/09/07 at 20:13zzancientcoins: Isn't this a "Widow's Mite"
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Alexander Jannaeus (103-76BC) Hendin 471Prutah, 15mm, 1.27g.
Obverse: BASILEWS ALEXANDROY around anchor within circle.
Reverse: Star in circle of dots.
Year 25 (78 BC)
Hendin 471Robert_Brenchley04/19/07 at 08:32Noah: very nice detail
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Postumus SAECVLI FELICITAS RIC V/2 83Ant, 22mm, 4.30g.
Obverse: IMP C POTVMVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: SAECVLI FELICITAS, Emperor standing R with globe & spear, in military dress.
Trier, Officina C, Issue 4.
RIC V/2 83, Common.Robert_Brenchley04/06/07 at 14:18Aamil Qureshi: Awsome silver antoninianus of postumus!
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Crispus VIRTVS EXERCIT RIC VII Lugdunum 103AE3, 18mm, 2.61g.
Obverse: DN CRISPO NOB CAES, laureate head R.
Reverse: VIRTVS EXERCIT, Trophy with bound captive to each side. A inL field, S in R.
Exe: PLG (Lugdunum)Robert_Brenchley04/06/07 at 14:17Aamil Qureshi: Yes, this is a beautiful coin!
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Victorinus VIRTVS AVG RIC V/2 78 varAnt, 18mm, 3.13g.
Obverse: IMP C VICTORINVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: VIRTVS AVG, Virtus standing L, in military dress, with spear, leaning on shield.
Trier, Issue 4.
RIC 78 var.Robert_Brenchley11/08/06 at 18:34Arminius: a very charming portrait
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Constantine I VIRTVS EXERCIT RIC VII Trier 291AE3, 19mm, 3.30g.
Obverse: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: VIRTVS - EXERCIT, vexillum inscribed VOT/XX between two captives. T in L field, F in R.
Exe: Dot PTR (Trier, Officina 1).
RIC VII 291, 320-1, SRobert_Brenchley10/17/06 at 14:20NeroneImperatore: interesting coin!
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Crispus VIRTVS EXERCIT RIC VII Lugdunum 103AE3, 18mm, 2.61g.
Obverse: DN CRISPO NOB CAES, laureate head R.
Reverse: VIRTVS EXERCIT, Trophy with bound captive to each side. A inL field, S in R.
Exe: PLG (Lugdunum)Robert_Brenchley10/17/06 at 07:52gallienus1: A beautiful coin. I love the way Crispus is portay...
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Constantine I VIRTVS EXERCIT RIC VII Trier 291AE3, 19mm, 3.30g.
Obverse: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: VIRTVS - EXERCIT, vexillum inscribed VOT/XX between two captives. T in L field, F in R.
Exe: Dot PTR (Trier, Officina 1).
RIC VII 291, 320-1, SRobert_Brenchley10/17/06 at 07:45gallienus1: Very nice piece. It looks like Constantine is snea...
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Cirspus PROVIDENTIA CAESS RIC VII London 295AE3, 20mm, 3.19g.
Obverse: FL IVL RISPVS NOB CAES, laureate, darped and cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS, gate, six rows, two turrets, star above.
Exe: PLON (London)
RIC VII 295, 324-5, C3.Robert_Brenchley09/23/06 at 10:57favius vincento: Great London Crispus Camp Gate. Just got for my co...
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LIBERO P CONS AVG, RIC 230Ant, 21mm, 2.81g.
Obverse: GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate head R.
Reverse: LIBERO P CONS AVG, Panther walking L. B in exe.
Rome, RIC 230.Robert_Brenchley08/18/06 at 05:02arizonarobin: a sneaky panther and a nice portrait- great coin!
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LIBERO P CONS AVG, RIC 230Ant, 21mm, 2.81g.
Obverse: GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate head R.
Reverse: LIBERO P CONS AVG, Panther walking L. B in exe.
Rome, RIC 230.Robert_Brenchley08/17/06 at 17:36snorkelpaleis: zoo coins of gallienus are the best! very nice exa...
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Crispus VIRTVS EXERCIT RIC VII Lugdunum 103AE3, 18mm, 2.61g.
Obverse: DN CRISPO NOB CAES, laureate head R.
Reverse: VIRTVS EXERCIT, Trophy with bound captive to each side. A inL field, S in R.
Exe: PLG (Lugdunum)Robert_Brenchley05/20/06 at 01:16Noah: Outstanding!!
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Postumus VICTORIA AVG RIC V/2 89Ant, 21mm 3.23g.
Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: VICTORIA AVG, Victory walking L with wreath and palm, treading captive L.
Trier, Officina B, Issue 1.
RIC 89, Common.Robert_Brenchley05/20/06 at 01:14Noah: Wonderful portrait!
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ADVENTVS AVG, RIC 157Ant.
Obverse: IMP PROBVS AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: ADVENTVS AVG, Probus on horseback, arm raised L, trampling captive.
Exe: R crescent delta.
Rome.
RIC 157, Common.
Langtoft Hoard.
A much nicer coin than my other example of the type!Robert_Brenchley05/20/06 at 01:09Noah: Even though the reverse is spectacular, I quite li...
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Tetricus I VICTORIA AVG RIC V/2 140Ant, 18x21mm, 2.84g.
Obverse: IMP C C ESV TETRICVS PF AVG, Radiate and draped bust R.
Reverse: VICTORIA AVG, Victoria walking L with wreath and branch.
Trier, Issue 2.
RIC V/2 140, Common.Robert_Brenchley04/25/06 at 11:10Pscipio: This is a rather rare coin!
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Postumus VICTORIA AVG RIC V/2 89Ant, 20mm, 3.37g.
Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: VICTORIA AVG, Victory walking L with palm, trampling captive.
Trier, Officina B, Issue 1
RIC V/2 89, Common.
This is an early example with the very short beard (Phase B Style 1) characteristic of these.
Robert_Brenchley04/22/06 at 20:18Pscipio: Nice coin! Zschucke 109, Cunetio 2375.
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LIBERO P CONS AVG, RIC 230Ant, 21mm, 2.81g.
Obverse: GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate head R.
Reverse: LIBERO P CONS AVG, Panther walking L. B in exe.
Rome, RIC 230.Robert_Brenchley04/05/06 at 18:12Potator II: ...and nice movement of the panther
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CONCORD MILIT RIC 481Ant, 21mm, 2.97g.
Obverse: VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Helmeted, radiate and cuirassed bust L, holding spear and shield.
Reverse: CONC-ORD-MILIT, Concordia standing L holding two standards.
E in L field, PXXI in exe.
Ticinium, 280-2.
EQUITAS series.
RIC 481, Common.Robert_Brenchley04/05/06 at 18:08Potator II: Very nice details, and "aerial" reverse : stunning...
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ADVENTVS AVG, RIC 157Ant.
Obverse: IMP PROBVS AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: ADVENTVS AVG, Probus on horseback, arm raised L, trampling captive.
Exe: R crescent delta.
Rome.
RIC 157, Common.
Langtoft Hoard.
A much nicer coin than my other example of the type!Robert_Brenchley04/05/06 at 18:06Potator II: Fantastic reverse
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Augustus Moneyer's As RIC 431AS, 30mm, 9.73g.
Obverse: CAESAR AVGVST PONT MAX TRIBUNIC POT, bare head R.
Reverse: M SALVIVS OTHO around large SC.
Rome, 7BCE.
RIC 431, Common.
It could do with some more cleaning on the reverse, to bring out the SC, but I've never had the confidence to do it.Robert_Brenchley02/26/06 at 00:41Cleisthenes: I'd love to have an Augustus this nice 
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Crispus VIRTVS EXERCIT RIC VII Lugdunum 103AE3, 18mm, 2.61g.
Obverse: DN CRISPO NOB CAES, laureate head R.
Reverse: VIRTVS EXERCIT, Trophy with bound captive to each side. A inL field, S in R.
Exe: PLG (Lugdunum)Robert_Brenchley02/15/06 at 10:27gb29400: would also have a good place in my galery. Very ...
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Constantine I GLORIA EXERCITVS RIC VII Antioch 86AE4, 14mm, 2.42g.
Obverse: CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust R.
Reverse: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS, 2 soldiers, 2 standards, dots in standards.
Exe: SMANA (Antioch, Officina 1).
RIC VII 86, 335, C2.Robert_Brenchley12/30/05 at 19:59Jochen: Nice to look at!
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CONCORD MILIT RIC 481Ant, 21mm, 2.97g.
Obverse: VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Helmeted, radiate and cuirassed bust L, holding spear and shield.
Reverse: CONC-ORD-MILIT, Concordia standing L holding two standards.
E in L field, PXXI in exe.
Ticinium, 280-2.
EQUITAS series.
RIC 481, Common.Robert_Brenchley12/30/05 at 07:59*Alex: Superb detail all over.
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