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ROMAN EMPIRE, Severus Alexander, DenariusAD 323
Rome Mint
Rev. IOVI PROPUGNATORI Jupiter standing rightEcgþeow06/04/11 at 11:16Joe Sermarini: Pic is too small.
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3. Nero, Syrian Silver Tetradrachm, 63 ADAlexandrian Tetradrachm of Nero; young portrait
Obv. SEBASTOS NEPON KAISAP, young portrait of Nero
Rev. BIP (year 112 in Ceasarean era, 63 AD) Eagle clutching palm branchEcgþeow12/05/10 at 18:58Howard Cole: I think the title is wrong. You say it is from Syr...
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2. Jewish War, year II67 CE, Hendin 661a, irregular issue
"Shnat Shtayim" – year two
"harot tsion" – the freedom of Zion
Even though it is engraved with "Year Two" on the obverse, this coin may have been minted in Year Three under rebel detatchments outside of Jerusalem. The poor quality of the coin shows that it was probably not minted in the Jerusalem mint. One hypothesis is that it was minted by Simon Bar Giora in year three, while he reconquered Southern Judaea.Ecgþeow07/03/10 at 19:00Aarmale: Nice barbaric type!
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3.0 Bar Kokhba small bronze, year 3 (134-135 CE)Bar Kokhba rebellion (second Jewish Revolt against Rome)
Year 3 (134-135 CE)
small bronze (19.5 mm)
VF+/VF
Hendin 739
obv. seven branched palm tree, symbolizing Judaea (like Menorah?)
SHIMON (Simon [Bar Kokhba]) in field below tree
rev. Bunch of grapes L'CHAROT YERUSHALAYIM (For the Freedom of Jerusalem) aroundEcgþeow01/02/10 at 16:35Noah: superb...this is my favorite coin of yours!!
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0.30 AR Athenian Tetradrachm 454-415 BCEATTICA: Athens. Ca. 454(?)-415 BC. AR tetradrachm. Athena / Owl. Nice centering.
Silver tetradrachm, pl. XXII, 6´. Svoronos pl. 15, 30., 17.1gm, 24mm, gVF, 449-413 B.C.; obverse head of Athena right with almond shaped eye, wearing crested helmet ornamented with three olive leaves and floral scroll, wire necklace, round earring,; reverse A?E right, owl standing right, head facing, erect in posture, prong tail, to left olive twig and crescent, all within incuse square.Ecgþeow01/02/10 at 16:34Noah: nice example of a desirable coin
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4.0 Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine AV SolidusHeraclius
610-641
and his son Heraclius Constantine
613-641
Constantinople Mint
21.1 mm, 4.449 g
Sear 743. DO 20.
EF, with light flat areas
AU Solidus, minted between 626 and 629 CE at Constantinople
obv. dd NN hERACLIVS ET hERA CONST PP AV/. facing busts of Heraclius and his son Heraclius Constantine, cross above
rev. VICTORIA AVGU Q. cross potent on three steps, CoNoB in ex.
scarce officinaEcgþeow01/02/10 at 16:34Noah: lovely coin indeed
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4.6 Hadrian AEGYPTOS denariusHadrian denarius
132 CE, Rome mint
3.27 g, 18 mm, RIC 297
obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP
bare bust of Hadrian, facing right
rev. AEGYPTOS
Egypt reclining left on couch, holding sistrum (an Egyptian musical instrument - used in many Egyptian cults) in right hand, stork at feet
part of Hadrian's Travel SeriesEcgþeow01/02/10 at 16:33Noah: nice coin
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9. Geta as Caesar, AR DenariusgVF, Rome Mint, 201 AD
Obv. PSEPTGETA CAESPONT
Rev. PR INC IVVENT, Geta, standing l. holding branch and spearEcgþeow01/02/10 at 16:33Noah: interesting with all that hair...he looks like he ...
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3.3 Vespasian IUDAEA denarius69 - 70 AD
Rome Mint
rev. IVDAEA, captive Jew seated below a trophy
commemorates the reconquest of Judaea by Vespasian and Titus, after the four year revolt against Rome.Ecgþeow01/02/10 at 16:32Noah: beautiful and desirable coin with lovely obv. and ...
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911. Severus Alexander DenariusRome Mint, AD 232, 2.88 g, 18.4 mm.
Obv: IMP ALEXANDER PIUS AUG
Rev: IOVI PROPVGNATORI, Jupiter, holding lightning bolt and eagleEcgþeow01/02/10 at 16:31Noah: extremely nice denarius
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3.0 Bar Kokhba small bronze, year 3 (134-135 CE)Bar Kokhba rebellion (second Jewish Revolt against Rome)
Year 3 (134-135 CE)
small bronze (19.5 mm)
VF+/VF
Hendin 739
obv. seven branched palm tree, symbolizing Judaea (like Menorah?)
SHIMON (Simon [Bar Kokhba]) in field below tree
rev. Bunch of grapes L'CHAROT YERUSHALAYIM (For the Freedom of Jerusalem) aroundEcgþeow11/29/09 at 23:37aarmale: Congratz!
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1.31 Crusader - AntiochBohemund III (1163-1201)
Crusader State of Antioch
silver denier
18 mm .92 g
Malloy Antioch 65
Obv: †BOAMVNDVS
helmeted bust facing left, upward facing crescent on left, star on right
Rev: †AMTIOCNIA
Large Cross with downward facing cross in upper-right quarter
Spelling mistake - M instead of N in "Antioch"Ecgþeow10/28/08 at 02:08Ardatirion: Very nice coin!
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4.4 Hadrian denarius132-134 CE
Rome Mint
18.8 mm, 2.841 g
obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
rev. TRANQUILLITAS AVG COS III PP Tranquillitas, goddess of tranquillity, is closely associated with Peace, and is often depicted in the same way.
Ironically, this coin was minted during the height of the Second Jewish War (132-135), a disastrous event for the Romans, who suffered severe losses, including the elimination of the entire legion XXII. 12 legions were needed to subdue the rebellion over the course of three years.Ecgþeow09/14/08 at 10:01divvsavgvstvs: Wonderfully sharp portrait.
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6. Faustina Sr. silver Denarius, Rome MintChoice gVF, 3.48g., 12.1 mm, 0º, Rome Mint 147-161 AD
O: DIVA FAVSTINA, minted by husband Antoninus Pius after her death
R: CERES, Ceres holding heads of grain and a torchEcgþeow10/16/07 at 17:01ROMA: Now that is sharp!
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3.3 Vespasian IUDAEA denarius69 - 70 AD
Rome Mint
rev. IVDAEA, captive Jew seated below a trophy
commemorates the reconquest of Judaea by Vespasian and Titus, after the four year revolt against Rome.Ecgþeow10/16/07 at 16:47ROMA: I like this portrait. Vespasian looks more like a ...
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96.2 Constantine I, Sol InvictusAE 19
SOLIINVIC-TOCOMITI T-F (PLN in ex.)
naked, radiate sol, shoulder draping, holding globe in left hand, right hand empty.
London Mint Ecgþeow05/30/07 at 20:15Ardatirion: His right hand is empty, thats just the style of i...
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3.01 Hungary - Ferdinand I - 1552Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand I, King of Hungary
1552
rev. Ferdinand's family sealEcgþeow04/24/07 at 17:16Mark P3: Nice!!! My oldest dated coin only goes back to 163...
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3.0 Bar Kokhba small bronze, year 3 (134-135 CE)Bar Kokhba rebellion (second Jewish Revolt against Rome)
Year 3 (134-135 CE)
small bronze (19.5 mm)
VF+/VF
Hendin 739
obv. seven branched palm tree, symbolizing Judaea (like Menorah?)
SHIMON (Simon [Bar Kokhba]) in field below tree
rev. Bunch of grapes L'CHAROT YERUSHALAYIM (For the Freedom of Jerusalem) aroundEcgþeow03/16/07 at 20:49dpaul7: Beautiful condition! Thanks for sharing this one!
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9. Geta as Caesar, AR DenariusgVF, Rome Mint, 201 AD
Obv. PSEPTGETA CAESPONT
Rev. PR INC IVVENT, Geta, standing l. holding branch and spearEcgþeow08/20/06 at 01:58awl: 
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3.0 Bar Kokhba small bronze, year 3 (134-135 CE)Bar Kokhba rebellion (second Jewish Revolt against Rome)
Year 3 (134-135 CE)
small bronze (19.5 mm)
VF+/VF
Hendin 739
obv. seven branched palm tree, symbolizing Judaea (like Menorah?)
SHIMON (Simon [Bar Kokhba]) in field below tree
rev. Bunch of grapes L'CHAROT YERUSHALAYIM (For the Freedom of Jerusalem) aroundEcgþeow06/26/06 at 19:00wolfgang336: Well done, Zach!
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3.0 Bar Kokhba small bronze, year 3 (134-135 CE)Bar Kokhba rebellion (second Jewish Revolt against Rome)
Year 3 (134-135 CE)
small bronze (19.5 mm)
VF+/VF
Hendin 739
obv. seven branched palm tree, symbolizing Judaea (like Menorah?)
SHIMON (Simon [Bar Kokhba]) in field below tree
rev. Bunch of grapes L'CHAROT YERUSHALAYIM (For the Freedom of Jerusalem) aroundEcgþeow06/26/06 at 08:48Cleisthenes: This is really a beautiful coin; congratulations :...
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1. Hieron II - Syracuse274 - 216 BC
Syracuse
Hieron II was an officer in the Syracuse army who rose to the rank of General. He served as king of the city-state until age 92. Ecgþeow06/01/06 at 16:41Tiathena: REALLY Great coin! ..& gosh, what a masterful unde...
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3.3 Vespasian IUDAEA denarius69 - 70 AD
Rome Mint
rev. IVDAEA, captive Jew seated below a trophy
commemorates the reconquest of Judaea by Vespasian and Titus, after the four year revolt against Rome.Ecgþeow11/26/05 at 22:22Vespasian70: Very stern portrait on this one. I have one with a...
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9.1 Macrinus denarius 217 ADDecember, 217 AD
a EF, Rome Mint
obv. IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS P F AVG
rev. PONTIF MAX TR P II COS P P
Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and comucopiaEcgþeow09/30/05 at 01:06Zam:  thanks
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911. Severus Alexander DenariusRome Mint, AD 232, 2.88 g, 18.4 mm.
Obv: IMP ALEXANDER PIUS AUG
Rev: IOVI PROPVGNATORI, Jupiter, holding lightning bolt and eagleEcgþeow09/17/05 at 15:12ancientcoins: WONDERFUL!
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9.1 Macrinus denarius 217 ADDecember, 217 AD
a EF, Rome Mint
obv. IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS P F AVG
rev. PONTIF MAX TR P II COS P P
Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and comucopiaEcgþeow09/17/05 at 15:11ancientcoins:  mustve cost a pretty pe...
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2. Tiberius Denarius "Tribute Penny"Denarius, Lugdunum Mint
AD 16 to 37
Obv. TICAESARDIVI AVGFAVGVSTVS
Rev. PONTIF MAXIM; female figure, possibly Livia, holding scepter and branchEcgþeow09/17/05 at 15:09ancientcoins: great coin!
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96.6 Constantius IIAntioch Mint
AE 3
GLORIA EXERCITVS
RIC VII, Antioch 88, C3, SMANZEcgþeow09/17/05 at 15:08ancientcoins: very nice GLORIA EXERITVS..... if only there weren...
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1.3 John Hyrcanus II (Yonatan) Prutah67 and 63-40 BCE
"Yonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews"
either a coin of Hyrcanus II, or a coin of Alexander Jannaeus in his later years. He may have changed his name to the deminunitive form in order to break up the YEHO- which is also God's name as a concession to the Pharisees.
Hendin 478Ecgþeow05/30/05 at 13:11Zam: thanks Salem! this coin had confused me for a whil...
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1.3 John Hyrcanus II (Yonatan) Prutah67 and 63-40 BCE
"Yonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews"
either a coin of Hyrcanus II, or a coin of Alexander Jannaeus in his later years. He may have changed his name to the deminunitive form in order to break up the YEHO- which is also God's name as a concession to the Pharisees.
Hendin 478Ecgþeow04/30/05 at 02:43salem: I would say this is John Hyrcanus II (Yonatan) H 4...
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6. Faustina Sr. silver Denarius, Rome MintChoice gVF, 3.48g., 12.1 mm, 0º, Rome Mint 147-161 AD
O: DIVA FAVSTINA, minted by husband Antoninus Pius after her death
R: CERES, Ceres holding heads of grain and a torchEcgþeow04/15/05 at 18:07mickdale: nice!
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9.1 Macrinus denarius 217 ADDecember, 217 AD
a EF, Rome Mint
obv. IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS P F AVG
rev. PONTIF MAX TR P II COS P P
Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and comucopiaEcgþeow02/24/05 at 23:46Bolayi: I'll agree with that!
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9.1 Macrinus denarius 217 ADDecember, 217 AD
a EF, Rome Mint
obv. IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS P F AVG
rev. PONTIF MAX TR P II COS P P
Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and comucopiaEcgþeow02/24/05 at 15:20Tiathena: Beautiful! Prettiest Macrinus I've ever seen. Ba...
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8. Plautilla, Augusta, silver Dearius, marriage issueVF 3.21 g, 20.2mm, 180º, Rome Mint, 202 AD
O: PLAVTILLAE AVGUSTAE
R: PROPAGO IMPERI, Carcalla standing l, holding Plautilla's hand, facing r. seems to imply a hope for an imperial child, yet this would be quite difficult, becuase of their mutual hatred of each other. Ecgþeow12/27/04 at 00:46Jericho: On my want list! Just need to find one I can affo...
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6. Faustina Sr. silver Denarius, Rome MintChoice gVF, 3.48g., 12.1 mm, 0º, Rome Mint 147-161 AD
O: DIVA FAVSTINA, minted by husband Antoninus Pius after her death
R: CERES, Ceres holding heads of grain and a torchEcgþeow12/27/04 at 00:46Jericho: Very nice.
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1. Hieron II - Syracuse274 - 216 BC
Syracuse
Hieron II was an officer in the Syracuse army who rose to the rank of General. He served as king of the city-state until age 92. Ecgþeow12/27/04 at 00:45Jericho: Great coin!
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96.7 Constantius IIAntioch Mint
AE 3
GLORIA EXERCITVS
RIC VII, Antioch 88, C3, SMANZEcgþeow12/23/04 at 19:01wolfgang336: RIC VII Antioch 88, C3, SMANZ in exergue.
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95. Probus, Silvered AntoninianusEF, 3.70 g, 21.8mm, 180º, Siscia Mint
O: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
R: RESIITVT ORBIS, female standing r, presenting Probus (holding globe and sceptre) with wreathEcgþeow11/17/04 at 12:01maridvnvm: RIC 731
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6. Faustina Sr. silver Denarius, Rome MintChoice gVF, 3.48g., 12.1 mm, 0º, Rome Mint 147-161 AD
O: DIVA FAVSTINA, minted by husband Antoninus Pius after her death
R: CERES, Ceres holding heads of grain and a torchEcgþeow08/01/04 at 23:13Zam: thank you! it's one of my favorites. bought it rig...
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6. Faustina Sr. silver Denarius, Rome MintChoice gVF, 3.48g., 12.1 mm, 0º, Rome Mint 147-161 AD
O: DIVA FAVSTINA, minted by husband Antoninus Pius after her death
R: CERES, Ceres holding heads of grain and a torchEcgþeow08/01/04 at 10:15EmpressCollector: Outstanding example
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8. Plautilla, Augusta, silver Dearius, marriage issueVF 3.21 g, 20.2mm, 180º, Rome Mint, 202 AD
O: PLAVTILLAE AVGUSTAE
R: PROPAGO IMPERI, Carcalla standing l, holding Plautilla's hand, facing r. seems to imply a hope for an imperial child, yet this would be quite difficult, becuase of their mutual hatred of each other. Ecgþeow07/19/04 at 21:54Jochen: Nice description of the reverse!
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