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Macedonia, Alexander III, Heracles, quiver, clubAlexander the Great
Macedonia
Obv. Head of Heracles right, wearing lion’s skin
Rev. ALEXANΔPOY, above, bow and quiver, below, club and gorytos?
AE, 5.92g, 16.7x18.2mmshanxi04/13/24 at 13:43Pekka K: Price 325
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216 - IOHANNESJohannes was a Roman usurper (423–425) against Valentinian III.
for obverse, reverse and coin details click hereshanxi05/29/23 at 20:22pippo72: beautiful portrait
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Thrace, Hadrianopolis, Herakles, Two ErotesTHRACE. Hadrianopolis.
Pseudo-autonomous.
Time of Gordian III (238-244)
Obv: TON KTICTHN. Bearded and laureate head of Herakles right.
Rev: AΔPIANOΠOΛЄIT / ΩN, Two Erotes standing facing one another, playing with the club of Herakles.
AE, 2.72g, 19mm.
Ref.: Jurukova 708.
shanxi03/19/23 at 18:09ancientone: Cool reverse!
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Cr. 408/1a, Republic, 67BC, C Calpurnius Piso L F FrugiC Calpurnius Piso L F Frugi
Denarius, 67 BC, Rome
Obv.: Laureate head of Apollo right, wheel behind
Rev.: [C] PISO L F FRV, Horseman with palm, star above
Ag, 17mm, 3.89g
Ref.: Cr.408/1a, Syd.850f.
(scratches strongly enhanced by photo light)
Ex Numismatik Lanz, Auction 158, Lot 355
Ex Gorny & Mosch, Auction 225, Lot 1947
Ex Pecunem Gitbud&Naumann auction 29, Lot 505shanxi03/18/23 at 15:50Callimachus: Portrait in very elegant style.
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Cr. 408/1a, Republic, 67BC, C Calpurnius Piso L F FrugiC Calpurnius Piso L F Frugi
Denarius, 67 BC, Rome
Obv.: Laureate head of Apollo right, wheel behind
Rev.: [C] PISO L F FRV, Horseman with palm, star above
Ag, 17mm, 3.89g
Ref.: Cr.408/1a, Syd.850f.
(scratches strongly enhanced by photo light)
Ex Numismatik Lanz, Auction 158, Lot 355
Ex Gorny & Mosch, Auction 225, Lot 1947
Ex Pecunem Gitbud&Naumann auction 29, Lot 505shanxi03/18/23 at 14:54Prieure de Sion: Ah here again  ... thats a nice republican.
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RIC 4a, p.125, 266 - Septimius Severus, Dea CaelestisSeptimius Severus (AD 193-211)
AR Denarius, Rome Mint
Obv.: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, Laureate head right
Rev.: INDVLGENTIA AVGG, Dea Caelestis riding right, on lion, holding thunderbolt and sceptre; below, waters gushing form rock; in ex: IN CARTH.
Ag, 3.19g, 18.3mm
Ref.: RIC 266, C 222shanxi03/09/23 at 20:59Jay GT4: Dynamic reverse
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Asia Minor, Lydia, Hierocaesarea, Agrippina Junior, Artemis, two stagsLydia. Hierocaesaraea
Agrippina Junior (Augusta, 50-59)
Bronze, AE 17
Obv.: AΓPIΠΠINAN ΘЄAN CЄBACTHN, draped bust right, hair in long plait down back of neck and looped at end, long loosely curled lock down side of neck;
Rev.: IЄPOKAICAPЄΩN ЄΠI KAΠITΩNOC, Artemis Persica standing facing, wearing long chiton, with right hand
drawing arrow from quiver on right shoulder, left hand on hip, stag on either side
AE, 5.94g, 17mm
Ref.: RPC I 2386, GRPC Lydia -shanxi03/09/23 at 14:51Prieure de Sion: Great provincial coin...
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RIC 4a, p.125, 266 - Septimius Severus, Dea CaelestisSeptimius Severus (AD 193-211)
AR Denarius, Rome Mint
Obv.: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, Laureate head right
Rev.: INDVLGENTIA AVGG, Dea Caelestis riding right, on lion, holding thunderbolt and sceptre; below, waters gushing form rock; in ex: IN CARTH.
Ag, 3.19g, 18.3mm
Ref.: RIC 266, C 222shanxi03/09/23 at 14:51Prieure de Sion: Cool reverse...
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Thrace, Hadrianopolis, Herakles, Two ErotesTHRACE. Hadrianopolis.
Pseudo-autonomous.
Time of Gordian III (238-244)
Obv: TON KTICTHN. Bearded and laureate head of Herakles right.
Rev: AΔPIANOΠOΛЄIT / ΩN, Two Erotes standing facing one another, playing with the club of Herakles.
AE, 2.72g, 19mm.
Ref.: Jurukova 708.
shanxi03/05/23 at 15:53Prieure de Sion: Nice reverse presentation.
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Thrace, Hadrianopolis, Herakles, Two ErotesTHRACE. Hadrianopolis.
Pseudo-autonomous.
Time of Gordian III (238-244)
Obv: TON KTICTHN. Bearded and laureate head of Herakles right.
Rev: AΔPIANOΠOΛЄIT / ΩN, Two Erotes standing facing one another, playing with the club of Herakles.
AE, 2.72g, 19mm.
Ref.: Jurukova 708.
shanxi03/05/23 at 12:30v-drome: Neat type!
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RIC 5a, p.227, 191 - Claudius II Gothicus, SpesClaudius Gothicus
Antoninian, Siscia Mint
Obv.: IMP CLAVDIVS AVG, Claudius Gothicus, radiate, cuirassed, right
AE, 4.5g, 22mm
Rev.: SPES AVG / I, Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand
RIC Va, S.227, Nr.191
shanxi03/02/23 at 18:13Curtis JJ: I really like this portrait of Claudius Gothicus, ...
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RIC 3, p.384, 169 - Commodus, SalusCommodus
Rome, 188 CE, Denarius
Obv.: M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT, Head laureate right
Rev: P M TR P - XIII IMP VIII COS V P P, Salus seated left, extending patera to snake rising from altar.
AR, 2.85g, 17.6mm
Ref.: RIC 169, C-544, BMC-250
shanxi03/01/23 at 08:58Prieure de Sion: Ah a fantastic Commodus, nice...
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RIC 5a, p.111, 35 - Salonina, Pietas, Three ChildrenSalonina
Billon antoninianus, Rome mint
Obv.: SALONINA AVG, Bust of Salonina, diademed, draped, on crescent, right
Rev.: PIETAS AVGG, Salonina, draped, seated left, with three children, holding sceptre in left han
Ref.: RIC V Salonina 35
Elemental Composition (surface):
Ag: 68 wt%
Cu: 14 wt%
Sn: 13 wt%
Pb: 3 wt%
Fe: 1 wt%
shanxi02/23/23 at 22:08Virgil H: Very nice
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RIC 1, p.256, 509 - Galba, AquilaGalba
AD 68-69. Æ As
Obv.: SER SVLPI GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG P M TR P Laureate head right, small globe at point of bust
Rev.: SC, Aquila between two signa, each set on prow.
AE, 11.03g, 27.4mm
Ref.: RIC I 509. shanxi02/22/23 at 18:14Jay GT4: Excellent
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Denar, RIC 3, p.094, 508a - Faustina II, Pudicitia standing, altarFaustina II
AR-Denar, Rome
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA AVG P II F, draped bust right. (legend break FAVSTINA AVG-VSTA AVG P II F)
Rev.: PVDI- CITIA, Pudicitia standing left, sacrificing over lighted and garlanded altar
Ag, 3.02g, 18mm
Ref.: RIC III 508a, CRE-207 [S]shanxi02/21/23 at 22:53Jay GT4: Nice hairdo
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Elymais, Van´t Haaff 09.1.2-6A, Kamnaskires V, Diademed bustKINGS of ELYMAIS.
Kamnaskires V. Circa 54/3-33/2 BCE.
AR/BI Drachm (3.77 g, 12h).
Seleukeia on the Hedyphon mint. Uncertain date.
Obv.: Diademed bust left; behind anchor
Rev.: Diademed bust left; [date off flan].
Ref.: van’t Haaff Type 9.1.2-6A
(picture: Kölner Münzkabinett)
shanxi02/12/23 at 01:23Curtis JJ: Very cool drachm
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Asia Minor, Lydia, Hierocaesarea, Artemis, altar, clockwise legendLydia, Hierokaisareia
Pseudo-autonomous issue
First half of the second century
Pseudo-autonomous issue
Obv: ΠΕΡCΙΚΗ, draped bust of Artemis Persica r., with bow and quiver at l. shoulder.
Rev.: ΙΕΡΟΚΑΙСΑΡΕΩN, legend staring at 7 o'clock, lighted altar
AE, 3.14g, 15mm
Ref.: RPC online, Volume 3, 1855
shanxi02/12/23 at 01:22Curtis JJ: Great example! The reverse is better than any of t...
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Sicily, Syracuse, Arethusa, WheelSicily, Syracuse
AR Obol.
Deinomenid Tyranny.
Time of Hieron I, circa 478/5-475/0 BCE.
Obv.: Head of Arethusa to right, wearing pearl tainia
Rev.: Wheel with four spokes.
Ref.: HGC 2, 1371shanxi01/31/23 at 19:51quadrans: Wow…👍
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Elymais - Phraates, Eagle, Van't Haaff Type 14.2, Subtype 1-3a - Plate CoinKingdom of Elymais
Phraates
Early-Mid 2nd Cent AD
Æ Drachm
Obv.: Facing Bust in Tiara with left & right Pellets in Crescent; 1 Crossbar
Rev.: Eagle with spread wings ;Talons foreward
Æ, 3.41 g, 15 mm
Ref.: Van't Haaff Type 14.2, Subtype 1-3a THIS COIN
Ex Van't Haaff Collectionshanxi01/30/23 at 13:55Robert L3: Outstanding for the type.
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Thrace, Istros, Heads, DolphinIstros
Circa 4th century BC
AR Drachm
Obv:: Facing male heads, the left inverted
Rev.: ΙΣΤΡΙΗ, sea-eagle left, grasping dolphin with talons; AΠ monogram below.
Ref.: AMNG I 417; SNG BM Black Sea 246shanxi01/29/23 at 17:25Jay GT4: Wonderful
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Egypt, Alexandria, AD 096/097, NervaNerva
Alexandria
Billon-Tetradrachm
Obv.: AVT NEPOVAΣ KAIΣ ΣEB, Laureate bust right.
Rev.: L - A=year 1 (96/97), Alexandria with elephant headdress
Billon, 12.43g, 26mm.
Ref.: Dattari 630, Kampmann/Ganschow 26.3shanxi01/26/23 at 15:49Curtis JJ: Oh that's a great Alexandrian tet! I love it
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Egypt, Alexandria, AD 096/097, NervaNerva
Alexandria
Billon-Tetradrachm
Obv.: AVT NEPOVAΣ KAIΣ ΣEB, Laureate bust right.
Rev.: L - A=year 1 (96/97), Alexandria with elephant headdress
Billon, 12.43g, 26mm.
Ref.: Dattari 630, Kampmann/Ganschow 26.3shanxi01/21/23 at 08:40quadrans: Great coin 👍🤗
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RPC - Asia Minor, Lydia, Hierocaesarea, Agrippina Junior, GRPC Lydia 69 - Plate CoinLydia. Hierocaesaraea
Agrippina Junior (Augusta, 50-59)
Bronze, AE 19
Obv.: AΓPIΠΠINAN ΘЄAN CЄBACTHN, draped bust right, hair in long plait down back of neck and looped at end, long loosely curled lock down side of neck;
Rev.: IЄPOKAICAPЄΩN ЄΠI KAΠITΩNOC, Artemis Persica standing facing, wearing long chiton, with right hand
drawing arrow from quiver on right shoulder, left hand on hip, stag at her side on left
AE, 5.93g, maximum diameter 18.8mm, die axis 0o
Ref.: RPC I 2387; BMC Lydia p. 106, 22, GRPC Lydia 69 (this coin)
Ex Pecunem, Gitbud & Naumann auction 34 (2 Aug 2015), lot 664
Ex Forvm Ancient Coins Shop (2016)shanxi01/04/23 at 10:09David Atherton: Nice portrait.
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Elymais, Van´t Haaff 07.1.1-6, Kamnaskires III with Anzaze Kingdom of Elymais
Kamnaskires III with Anzaze
Tetradrachm
Seleukeia on the Hedyphon, circa 82-75 BC
Obv.: Conjoined busts left of Kamnaskires and Queen Anzaze; [monogram above Seleukid anchor behind]; c/m: Nike standing left, within rectangular incuse
Rev.: Zeus seated left, holding sceptre and Nike, who crowns him; BΛCIΛEΩC KΛMNΛIKIPOY KΛI IΛIIΛIICHC ANZAZH (BAΣIΛEΩΣ KAMNΣKIROY KAI BAΣIΛIΣΣHΣ ANZAZHΣ) around, date below (out of flan).
11.88g, 26mm
Ref.: Sunrise 470; Alram 454 and note 548; for c/m, cf. Van't Haaff Type 7.1.1-6.
Ex Roma Numismatics, E-LIVE Auction 3, Lot 367shanxi12/28/22 at 04:01Virgil H: Nice one
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RPC - Asia Minor, Lydia, Hierocaesarea, Nero, GRPC Lydia 66b - Plate CoinLydia. Hierocaesaraea
Nero, AD 54-68
Kapitonos, magistrate
Bronze, AE 17
Obv.: NEPWωN KΛAYΔIOC KAICAP CEBACTOC, bare-headed and draped bust right
Rev: IЄPOKAICAPЄωN ЄΠI KAΠITωNOC, Artemis Persica standing facing, drawing arrow from quiver on shoulder; stag to left.
Æ, 17mm, 5.90g
Ref.: RPC I 2385, GRPC Lydia 66b (this coin)shanxi12/26/22 at 08:40okidoki: nice find
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Syria, Antiochos VII. EuergetesAntiochos VII. Euergetes
year -138 to year -129
AR Tetradrachm,
Obv: Head, diadem
Rev: ΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ / ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ, Athena holding nike
Ref.: SC 2061.2, HGC 9 #1067d, Antioch.
Ag, 28.5mm, 16.27gshanxi12/13/22 at 12:48shanxi: thanks for the reference
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Syria, Antiochos VII. EuergetesAntiochos VII. Euergetes
year -138 to year -129
AR Tetradrachm,
Obv: Head, diadem
Rev: ΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ / ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ, Athena holding nike
Ref.: SC 2061.2, HGC 9 #1067d, Antioch.
Ag, 28.5mm, 16.27gshanxi12/12/22 at 19:20Anaximander: Classic portraiture (and often imitated!) HGC 9 #1...
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Lucania, Herakleia, Athena, marin divinity Lucania, Herakleia
Æ14, 3rd century BC
Obv.: Draped bust of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet.
Rev.: HPAKΛEIΩN, Female(?) marin divinity with human upper part of the body right, round shield in left hand, spear over shoulder; in field left, thunderbolt.
Æ, 2.45g, 13.6mm
Ref.: SNG Cop. 1142, Weber Coll. 724 var. (star on rev.).
shanxi10/27/22 at 01:24ancientone: Great reverse!
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Asia Minor, Kilikia, Satraps and Kings of KilikiaKilikia
Uncertain Persian King
AR Obol, 400-350 BC
Obv.: Head of female facing slightly left
Rev: King with bow and quiver, stabbing griffin on hind legs with knife
AR, 0.63g, 10,3mm
Ref.: Göktürk 38
Same dies as CNG 70, Lot 362shanxi09/04/22 at 06:23Enodia: Beautiful facing head.
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Denar, RIC 3, p.271, 723 - Faustina II, Venus, VENERI VICTRICIAR-Denar, Rome
Obv: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA.
Draped bust right.
Rev: VENERI VICTRICI.
Venus standing right, resting on column, holding helmet and sceptre.
Ag, 17mm, 3.57g
Ref.: RIC III 723, CRE 223 [R]
shanxi08/13/22 at 23:06Jay GT4: Fantastic
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Denar, RIC 3, p.269, 688 var. - Faustina II, Juno standingFaustina II
AR-Denarius
Obv.: FAVSTINAE AVGVSTA, Draped bust left.
Rev.: IVNO, Iuno standing left, holding patera and sceptre, peacock left
Ag, 3.29g, 18.10mm
Ref.: RIC -, CRE 191 [R3]shanxi08/13/22 at 23:06Jay GT4: Lovely portrait
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Greek - Lycia-Pamphylia, Koinon of Lycia, Masikytes, RPC I 3326b-3 (Plate coin)Lycia-Pamphylia
Koinon of Lycia, Masikytes
AE 17
Obv.: Head of Artemis with bow, right, [ΛΥ]
Rev.: Artemis, huntress standing, MA
AE, 2.16g, 17 mm
Ref.: RPC I 3326b-3 (this coin), Troxell 216.shanxi06/22/22 at 10:39okidoki: wonderful coin with excellent toning
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Denar, RIC 3, p.094, 507b - Faustina II, Pudicitia standingFaustina II
AR-Denar, Rome
Obv.: FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL, draped bust right, pearl diadem.
Rev.: PVDI-CITIA, Pudicitia standing facing, head left, drawing veil and holding hem of skirt
Ag, 3.24g, 19mm
Ref.: RIC III 507b, CRE 206 var. (pearl diadem)
shanxi06/19/22 at 03:30Jay GT4: Lovely portrait
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Asia Minor, Lycia-Pamphylia, Koinon of Lycia, Masikytes - ArtemisLycia-Pamphylia
Koinon of Lycia, Masikytes
AE 17
Obv.: Head of Artemis with bow, right, [ΛΥ]
Rev.: Artemis, huntress standing, MA
AE, 2.16g, 17 mm
Ref.: RPC I 3326b-3 (this coin), Troxell 216.
shanxi05/19/22 at 09:11Timestheus: Oh a beautiful and interesting reverse side
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Denar, RIC 3, p.270, 696 - Faustina II, Juno, IVNONI REGINAEFaustina Minor
AR-Denar, Rome
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right with circlet of pearls
Rev.: IVNONI REGINAE, Juno veiled, standing left, holding patera and sceptre; at her feet, a peacock.
Ag, 3.32g, 18.4mm
Ref.: RIC III 696, CRE 192 [C]
Ex Münzhandlung Ritter; 2. Feb. 1995
Image: Kölner Münzkabinett
shanxi05/07/22 at 20:47Paul R3: Lovely portrait!
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Denar, RIC 3, p.270, 696 - Faustina II, Juno, IVNONI REGINAEFaustina Minor
AR-Denar, Rome
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right with circlet of pearls
Rev.: IVNONI REGINAE, Juno veiled, standing left, holding patera and sceptre; at her feet, a peacock.
Ag, 3.32g, 18.4mm
Ref.: RIC III 696, CRE 192 [C]
Ex Münzhandlung Ritter; 2. Feb. 1995
Image: Kölner Münzkabinett
shanxi05/02/22 at 12:03Laurentius: Fantastic! 
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Asia Minor, Lydia, Hierocaesarea, Nero, Artemis, two stagsLydia, Hierocaesareia
Pseudo-autonomous. Time of Nero (54-68). Capito, high priest.
Dated between AD 54 and 59
Obv: ΝƐΡWΝ ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟϹ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ϹƐΒΑϹΤΟϹ, draped bust of Nero, r.
Rev: ΙƐΡΟΚƐϹΑΡƐWΝ ƐΠΙ ΚΑΠΙΤWΝΟϹ, Artemis Persica standing facing, drawing arrow; stag on either side
AE, 4.95g 19mm
Ref.: RPC I, 2384
shanxi04/01/22 at 03:54Jay GT4: Youthful portrait
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Asia Minor, Lydia, Tripolid, Senate, Artemis, ApolloLYDIA, Conventus of Apamea, Tripolis.
Pseudo-autonomous: Reign of Antoninus Pius or Marcus Aurelius
Obv: IЄPA CYNKΛHTOC, Draped bust of Senate left.
Rev: ΤΡΙΠΟΛЄΙΤΩΝ, To left, Artemis standing right, drawing arrow from quiver at shoulder, holding bow; to right, Apollo standing left, holding laurel-branch and chlamys.
Æ, 17.54g, 30mm
Ref.: RPC IV.2 online 1644; BMC 12-3; SNG von Aulock 3301.
shanxi02/27/22 at 15:58Jay GT4: Lovely reverse
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Egypt, Alexandria, AD 066/067, Nero, ShipAlexandria
Billon-Tetradrachm
Dated RY 13 (66/7)
Obv.: NEPΩ KΛAV KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP AV / L IΓ, Radiate bust left
Rev.: ΣEBAΣTOΦOPOΣ, Ship sailing right.
Billon, 12.07g, 24mm
Ref.: RPC I 5296
Picture: Numismatik Naumann
shanxi02/16/22 at 06:50v-drome: Wonderful ship, excellent portrait, fascinating co...
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Asia Minor, Aiolis, Kyme, Amazon Kyme, Horse, TetradrachmAiolis, Kyme
Tetradrachm
ca. 165-140 BC
Amphiktyon, magistrate
Obv.: Head of the Amazon Kyme right, wearing tainia
Rev.: ΚΥΜΑΙΩΝ, Horse prancing right; one-handled cup below, AMΦIKTYΩN in exergue; all within wreath.
AR, 31.6mm, 16.47g
Ref.: BMC 83, Oakley 77shanxi02/11/22 at 22:58Jay GT4: Wonderful
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Arkadia, Orchomenos, Septimius SeverusSeptimius Severus
Arkadia, Orchomenos
Diassarion (2 Assaria) Æ
Obv.: [...]CEOVHP[...], laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev.: [ΟΡΧΟ]ΜΕΝ[ΙΩΝ], Artemis expels Callisto: Artemis standing facing left, her head to right, holding bow (?) with her right hand and extending her left to Callisto right, who holds a bow.
AE, 23 mm, 5,50 g
Ref.: -
shanxi02/07/22 at 19:24bakkar: marvelous
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RIC 5a, p.098, 380 - Gallienus, DianaGallienus, 253-268.
Antoninianus , Mediolanum, 258-260.
Obv.: IMP GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to right.
Rev.: DIANA FELIX Diana advancing right, holding bow in her left hand and drawing arrow from quiver with her right; at feet, hound springing right.
AR, 20 mm, 3.15 g, 6 h
Ref.: Cohen 169, MIR 920l, RIC 380.
Ex Leu Web Auction 2, 3 December 2017, 752.
Ex Leu Web Auction 17, 14-16 August 2021, 2822
shanxi01/27/22 at 18:27Gerhard M: A really nice Gallienus
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Denar, RIC 3, p.273, 749 var. - Faustina II, Ustrinum Diva Faustina Junior
Denarius, Rome, 176-180.
Obv.: DIVAE FAVSTIN AVG MATR CASTOR Veiled and draped bust of Faustina Junior to right.
Rev. CONSECRATIO Ornamented funerary monument of four stories with biga atop.
AR, 19mm, 3.26g, 6h
Ref.: BMC 701, Cohen 81, RIC 749 var., CRE210 [R2]
shanxi01/23/22 at 13:22Thomas L: Very nice coin.
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Denar, RIC 3, p.273, 749 var. - Faustina II, Ustrinum Diva Faustina Junior
Denarius, Rome, 176-180.
Obv.: DIVAE FAVSTIN AVG MATR CASTOR Veiled and draped bust of Faustina Junior to right.
Rev. CONSECRATIO Ornamented funerary monument of four stories with biga atop.
AR, 19mm, 3.26g, 6h
Ref.: BMC 701, Cohen 81, RIC 749 var., CRE210 [R2]
shanxi01/23/22 at 11:32Mat: A real beauty
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Asia Minor, Pontos? (Uncertain), Comet, Horse's head Uncertain Mint
Pontus or Asia Minor
about 130-100 BC
Obv.: Horse's head with star
Rev.: Comet
AE, 1.66g, 12.1mm
Ref.: SNG Black Sea 984, Lindgren III 154
OMNI 8 (11-2014), p.49, Fig. 17, this coinshanxi01/18/22 at 20:37ancientone: Very nice coin!
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RPC - Asia Minor, Lydia, Tabala, Tyche, Nemesis, GRPC Lydia Vol.4 Tabala 14 (this coin) - Plate CoinLydia, Tabala
Pseudo-autonomous issue, AD 200-300
AE 17
Obv.: Turreted bust of Tyche right.
Rev: TABAΛЄΩN, Nemesis standing left, holding cornucopia; wheel at feet.
AE, 3.59g, 16.7mm
Ref.: GRPC Lydia Vol.4 Tabala 14 (this coin)shanxi11/18/21 at 17:11okidoki: very nice Ralph
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Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, cista mystica, serpents Mysia, Pergamon
Cistophoric Tetradrachm, c. 85-76 BC
Obv.: Serpent emerging from cista mystica with raised lid, all within ivy wreath with fruits.
Rev.: Bow case between two coiled serpents; to left, monogram of Pergamon; above, AΠ, monogram and star; to right, thyrsos.
Ag, 28.46mm, 12g
Ref.: SNG Paris 1726. SNG von Aulock 1369
shanxi09/03/21 at 12:46quadrans: Great piece ..I like it..
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Roman Imperial: Faustina, Concordia, The Coinage of Roman Empresses: Volume I, 162 - Plate CoinFaustina II
AR-Denar, Rome
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right
Rev.: AVGVSTI PII FIL, Concordia standing left, holding patera and cornucopia
Ag, 3.51g, 17mm
Ref.: RIC 496, RSC 21, CRE-162 [S] this coin
Ex H.D. Rauch, auction 103, lot 375shanxi03/07/21 at 17:34Roger B: Beautiful coin!
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Denar, RIC 3, p.094, 507a (Cf. to ) - Faustina II, Pudicitia standingFaustina II
AR-Denarius
Obv.: FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL, Draped bust right.
Rev.: PVDICITIA, Pudicitia (Concordia) standing facing, head right, holding cornucopia and raising skirt.
Ag, 3.44g, 18mm
Ref.: RIC – (Cf. RIC 507a ), CRE 165 [R4]
shanxi01/29/21 at 14:22okidoki: very nice 
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Denar, RIC 3, p.271, 721 - Faustina II, Venus seated, VENERI AVGVSTAEFaustina II
AR-Denarius
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right, circlet of pearls
Rev.: VENERI AVGVSTAE, Venus seated left, holding Victory and sceptre.
Ag, 3.11g, 19mm
Ref.: RIC III (Marcus Aurelius) p.271, 721 [R], CRE 237 [R2]
shanxi01/29/21 at 12:30Jay GT4: Great
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Denar, RIC 3, p.094, 507a (Cf. to ) - Faustina II, Pudicitia standingFaustina II
AR-Denarius
Obv.: FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL, Draped bust right.
Rev.: PVDICITIA, Pudicitia (Concordia) standing facing, head right, holding cornucopia and raising skirt.
Ag, 3.44g, 18mm
Ref.: RIC – (Cf. RIC 507a ), CRE 165 [R4]
shanxi01/29/21 at 12:29Jay GT4: Delicate portrait
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Denar, RIC 3, p.271, 721 - Faustina II, Venus seated, VENERI AVGVSTAEFaustina II
AR-Denarius
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right, circlet of pearls
Rev.: VENERI AVGVSTAE, Venus seated left, holding Victory and sceptre.
Ag, 3.11g, 19mm
Ref.: RIC III (Marcus Aurelius) p.271, 721 [R], CRE 237 [R2]
shanxi01/29/21 at 12:25Canaan: Nice bust
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Denar, RIC 3, p.094, 507a (Cf. to ) - Faustina II, Pudicitia standingFaustina II
AR-Denarius
Obv.: FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL, Draped bust right.
Rev.: PVDICITIA, Pudicitia (Concordia) standing facing, head right, holding cornucopia and raising skirt.
Ag, 3.44g, 18mm
Ref.: RIC – (Cf. RIC 507a ), CRE 165 [R4]
shanxi01/29/21 at 12:24Canaan: Great addition
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Denar, RIC 3, p.271, 721 - Faustina II, Venus seated, VENERI AVGVSTAEFaustina II
AR-Denarius
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right, circlet of pearls
Rev.: VENERI AVGVSTAE, Venus seated left, holding Victory and sceptre.
Ag, 3.11g, 19mm
Ref.: RIC III (Marcus Aurelius) p.271, 721 [R], CRE 237 [R2]
shanxi01/29/21 at 10:47Nemonater: Beautiful toning!
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Denar, RIC 3, p.094, 507a (Cf. to ) - Faustina II, Pudicitia standingFaustina II
AR-Denarius
Obv.: FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL, Draped bust right.
Rev.: PVDICITIA, Pudicitia (Concordia) standing facing, head right, holding cornucopia and raising skirt.
Ag, 3.44g, 18mm
Ref.: RIC – (Cf. RIC 507a ), CRE 165 [R4]
shanxi01/29/21 at 10:47Nemonater: Great find!
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Artemis/Diana GalleryGo to the gallery
Of course, mainly ancient coins, but also a few modern coins and medals, insofar as they have a style characteristic of the respective minting period.
shanxi01/19/21 at 21:59Tracy Aiello: Shanxi, that is outstanding!!
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Seleukid Kingdom, Seleukos II Kallinikos, Artemis, Apollo SELEUKID KINGDOM.
Seleukos II Kallinikos (246-225 BC)
Magnesia on the Maeander
Obv.: Head of Artemis right, bow and quiver behind neck.
Rev.: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΣEΛEYKOY, Apollo standing left, holding arrow and grounded bow; monogram to outer left and right; all within meander border.
AE, 17mm, 5.14g
Ref.: SC 670a; HGC 9, 347.
shanxi01/19/21 at 19:56quadrans: Great coin , and details,
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Asia Minor, Lydia, Hierocaesarea, Vespasian, stagObverse and reverse die match:
Vespasian
Bronze
Obv.: OYECΠACIANOC KAICAP CEBA, laureate head of Vespasian right
Rev: IEPOKAICAPEΩN, stag standing right.
Æ, 18mm, 5.15g (upper coin, Ex Gorny&Mosch A271, 531)
Æ, 20mm, 3.85g (second coin)
Ref.: RPC II, 955, upper coin RPC 955-9 (this coin)
shanxi01/19/21 at 16:48FlaviusDomitianus: Nice, I yhink mine is from the same dies too!
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Artemis, Aiolis, KymeAiolis, Kyme
Obv.: Diademed and draped bust of Artemis right, hair in sphendone, bow and quiver over shoulder
AE, 16 mm, 4.28g
for obverse, reverse and coin details click hereshanxi01/19/21 at 08:55okidoki: very nice
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Seleukid Kingdom, Seleukos II Kallinikos, Artemis, Apollo SELEUKID KINGDOM.
Seleukos II Kallinikos (246-225 BC)
Magnesia on the Maeander
Obv.: Head of Artemis right, bow and quiver behind neck.
Rev.: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΣEΛEYKOY, Apollo standing left, holding arrow and grounded bow; monogram to outer left and right; all within meander border.
AE, 17mm, 5.14g
Ref.: SC 670a; HGC 9, 347.
shanxi01/18/21 at 16:00ancientone: Awesome coin with beautiful bust!
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Asia Minor, Pontos, Neocaesarea, Gallienus, TempleGallienus
PONTOS. Neocaesarea.
Dated CY 199 (262/3); [visible on a die match]
Obv: AVT KAI ΠO ΛIK ΓAΛΛIHNOC.
Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right.
Rev: MHT NЄOKЄCAPIAC / ЄT PЧΘ.
Perspective view of tetrastyle temple with annulet in pediment.
AE, 23mm, 12.27g
Ref.: Çizmeli 455, BMC 17.
shanxi11/03/20 at 19:12Jay GT4: Great temple
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Asia Minor, Pontos, Neocaesarea, Gallienus, TempleGallienus
PONTOS. Neocaesarea.
Dated CY 199 (262/3); [visible on a die match]
Obv: AVT KAI ΠO ΛIK ΓAΛΛIHNOC.
Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right.
Rev: MHT NЄOKЄCAPIAC / ЄT PЧΘ.
Perspective view of tetrastyle temple with annulet in pediment.
AE, 23mm, 12.27g
Ref.: Çizmeli 455, BMC 17.
shanxi11/03/20 at 14:11okidoki: wonderful reverse
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Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Asklepios, Serpent-entwined staff, ΘMysia, Pergamon
AE, circa 133-27 BC
Obv.: Head of Asklepios right
Rev.: AΣKΛHΠ / ΣΩTHPOΣ, Serpent-entwined staff, Θ left
Ref.:
shanxi10/20/20 at 20:25laney: I really covet that coin.
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Parthian Kingdom, Orodes II, DrachmPARTHIAN KINGDOM. Orodes II (57-38 BC)
AR drachm, Ekbatana
Obv:: Diademed, draped bust of Orodes II left, wearing rounded beard, royal wart on brow, torque ends in hippocamp; star to left, crescent above star to right
Rev.: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ-ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ-ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ-ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ-ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ-ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ-ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ, Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; TA monogram below bow, Trident anchor symbol behind throne.
AR, 19mm, 3.94g.
Ref.: Shore 260; Sellwood 48.8.
shanxi10/13/20 at 15:39Mat: Lovely example
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Asia Minor, Caria, Rhodes, Helios facing, rose, grain earCaria, Rhodes
Drachm (Circa 88/42 BC-AD 14).
Obv: Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right.
Rev: P – O, Rose seen from above. Control: below, grain ear left.
AR, 4.08g, 18mm
Ref.: HGC 6, 1456; SNG von Aulock 2839
shanxi10/12/20 at 23:35Jay GT4: Cool coin!
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Egypt, Alexandria, AD 242/243, Tranquillina, EagleAlexandria
Billon-Tetradrachm
Obv.: CAB TPANKVΛΛEINA CEB, diademed, draped bust right
Rev.: Eagle standing left, L-S= Year 6 = (242/243)
12,47g, 23mm
Ref.: Geißen 2685, Dattari 4848shanxi10/10/20 at 19:10Anaximander: Really very nice, full legends, centering, strike,...
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RIC10, p.286, 611 - Leo I., VictoryLeo I. (457-474)
Au-Tremissis
Obv: D N LEO PE-RPET AVG, Bust of Leo I, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Rev: VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM: Victory, winged, draped, advancing front, head left, holding wreath in right hand and cross on globe in left hand; star in right field
Av, 1.49g, 14.5mm
RIC X Leo I (East) 611, p.286, 611
shanxi10/10/20 at 19:08Jay GT4: Great looking Tremissis
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RIC10, p.283, 561 - Marcian, monogramMarcianus (Reg. 450-457)
AE 4 – Nummus
Obv: DN MARCIANVS PF AVG, Bust of Marcian, draped, cuirrased right
Rev: Marcian monogram 1 within wreath.
Mint Mark: CVZ
AE, 1.0g, 9-10 mm
RIC X Marcian, p.283, 561 [R]
shanxi10/08/20 at 18:11quadrans: Nice Monogram
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RIC10, p.361, 1910 - Johannes, VictoryIohannes (423 - 425)
Obv: [D]N IOHANN[ES P F AVG], Bust of Johannes, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Rev: VICTO[R-IA AVGG]/ Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Mint Mark: ∈/-//RM
RIC 10, p.361, 1910
AE, 1.1g, 10 mm.
shanxi10/08/20 at 18:09quadrans: wow, great coin,
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RPC - Asia Minor, Lydia, Hierocaesarea, Severus Alexander, RPC VI, 4255-2 - Plate CoinSeverus Alexander
Hierocaesarea
Bronze; AD 222-235
Obv: AYT ΑΛƐΞΑΝΔΡΟϹ; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, r.
Rev: ΙƐΡΟΚΑΙϹΑΡƐΩΝ; Tyche standing facing looking l., wearing kalathos, holding rudder and cornucopia.
AE, 20 mm, 4.57 g.
RPC VI, 4255-2 (this coin)shanxi10/08/20 at 08:01quadrans: Interesting piece..
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RIC 7, p.519, 160 - Fausta, SalusFausta
Follis
Obv: FLAV MAX FAVSTA AVG, Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right
Rev: SALVS REI PVBLICAE, Salus, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms; SMTSA (Thessalonica mint)
AE, 2.7g, 17-18mm
RIC 7, 160, p.519 – R4
shanxi10/05/20 at 18:56Anaximander: Excellent example of the type.
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Magnentius Magnentius
Centenionalis
Obv.: D N MAGNENTIVS PF AVG, draped and cuirassed bust right. A behind
Rev.: GLORIA ROMANORVM, Magnentius on horseback right, thrusting spear at man kneeling; TRS crescent.
RIC 271, Bastien 32
Ex Künker-Heritage shanxi09/28/20 at 16:43justus: sehr schönes stück
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Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Philetairos, Athena, serpent, MAP? monogramMysia, Pergamon
AE14, 282 - 263 B.C.
Pergamene Kingdom, Philetairos
Obv.: Head of Athena right, wearing helmet decorated with a griffin
Rev.: [ΦI]ΛETAI[ΡOΥ], Serpent coiled right, HP monogram to left.
AE, 14mm, 2.95g
Ref.: -shanxi09/27/20 at 12:56laney: That's a great coin.
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Asia Minor, Pisidia, Termessos Major, Artemis, BullPisidia. Termessos Major
1st century BC
Obv.: Draped, laureate bust of Artemis right, quiver behind shoulder
Rev.: Humped bull butting left on ground line, TEP
AE, 13 mm, 2.26g
Ref.: BMC 268, 1; SNG France 2102.
shanxi09/27/20 at 12:54laney: Love it!
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Tauric Chersonesos, Chersonesos, Artemis, bullTAURIC CHERSONESOS. Chersonesos.
Circa 300-290 BC.
Syriskos, magistrate
Obv: Artemis Parthenos running to left, holding bow in his left hand and spearing fallen stag; to right, countermark: dolphin to right within round incuse
Rev. ΣΥRΙΣ[ΚΟΥ] Bull butting left.
AE, 21 mm, 7.32 g, 6 h
Ref.: SNG BM Black Sea 772. SNG Stancomb 480 (this coin).
From the William Stancomb Collection; this coin published in Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum, Great Britain, Volume XI, The William Stancomb Collection of Coins of the Black Sea Region (Oxford, 2000).
Ex Leu Numismatik, Webauktion 13, Lot139
Ex Roma Numismatics, Auction 18, Lot 356 shanxi09/27/20 at 11:45Pharsalos: Beautiful design.
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Asia Minor, Aiolis, Kyme, Athena, SwanAsia Minor, Aeolis, Kyme
Pseudo-autonomous issue AD 117-161. (Hadrian or Antoninus Pius)
Obv: ΚYΜΑΙ, Head of Athena right
Rev.: ΕΠΙ ΙΕΡΩΝVΜΟV, swan standing, right
AE, 15 mm, 2,61g.
Ref.: RPC IV.2, 211 (temporary), BMC 101, MG 272, no. 224shanxi09/27/20 at 11:37Pharsalos: Great coin, can’t believe it’s 2nd century AD
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Asia Minor, Pisidia, Termessos Major, Artemis, BullPisidia. Termessos Major
1st century BC
Obv.: Draped, laureate bust of Artemis right, quiver behind shoulder
Rev.: Humped bull butting left on ground line, TEP
AE, 13 mm, 2.26g
Ref.: BMC 268, 1; SNG France 2102.
shanxi09/26/20 at 20:24Stkp: Nice
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RPC - Egypt, Alexandria, Antoninus Pius, RPC IV.4, 13895-9 - Plate CoinAntoninus Pius
Egypt, Alexandria
Billon Tetradrachm
Year ΚΑ = 21 (AD 157/8)
Obv: ΑΝΤⲰΝΙΝΟ(Ϲ) ϹƐΒ(Α) ƐVϹƐΒ(Η), laureate head of Antoninus Pius with traces of drapery, right
Rev. L KA, draped bust of Alexandria wearing cap in form of elephant's head, r.
Billon, 23 mm., 13,38 g
Ref.: RPC IV.4, 13895-9 (temporary) = this coin
shanxi09/19/20 at 14:42Mat: Wow, wonderful coin, especially the reverse.
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Elymais - Orodes IV, Artemis, Van´t Haaff Type 17.2, Subtype 1-1b - Plate CoinKingdom of Elymais
Orodes IV
2nd half 2nd CentAD
Æ Drachm
Obv.: Facing Bust, small hair tuft on top, 2 hair tufts left & right
Rev.: Bust of Artemis left, in low Tiara with crest of dots; anchor with 1 cross bar
Æ, 3.22 gr. 12x14 mm.
Ref.: Van´t Haaff Type 17.2, Subtype 1-1b, THIS COIN
Ex Van't Haaff Collectionshanxi09/18/20 at 01:00Robert L3: Excellent example.
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109 – PVPIENVSPupienus was Roman emperor with Balbinus for three months in 238, during the Year of the Six Emperors.
for obverse, reverse and coin details click here
shanxi09/17/20 at 17:55Anaximander: Great portrait!
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RIC 4c, p.144, 176a - Hostilian, Mars Hostilian
Antoninianus (AD 251)
Obv.: C VAL HOS MES QVINTVS N C, radiate and draped bust facing right
Rev.: MARS PROPVG, Mars advancing right, holding spear and shield
Ag, 2.86g, 25x20mm
Ref.: RIC 176ashanxi09/17/20 at 15:06Callimachus: Nice coin.
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059 - DOMITIANDomitian was Roman emperor from 81 to 96.
for obverse, reverse and coin details click hereshanxi09/08/20 at 02:41Dan S II: Good one
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068 - HADRIANHadrian was Roman emperor from 117 to 138.
for obverse, reverse and coin details click hereshanxi09/06/20 at 17:44okidoki: serious looking guy
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RIC 2, p.356, 133a - Hadrian, Providentia Hadrian
AR Denar, Rome Mint, AD 119-125
Obv.: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate and draped bust to right
Rev.: P M TR P COS III PRO AVG, Providentia standing left holding sceptre, globe at her feet
Ag, 3.32g, 18mm
Ref.: RIC 133ashanxi09/06/20 at 16:11Anaximander: Just love those Hadrian portraits..
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057 - TITVSTitus was Roman emperor from 79 to 81. Titus succeeded his father Vespasian upon his death.
for obverse, reverse and coin details click hereshanxi08/30/20 at 17:46Jay GT4: Brilliant portrait
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Asia Minor, Lydia, Nacrasa, Artemis, ApolloLYDIA. Nacrasa.
Pseudo-autonomous.
Time of Hadrian (117-138).
Artemidoros, strategos.
Obv: NAKPACITΩN, draped bust of Artemis left, with quiver over shoulder; bow to left.
Rev: ЄΠI CTPATHΓOV APTЄMIΔOPOY, Apollo standing left, holding branch.
AE, 8.53g, 24mm
Ref.: GRPC Lydia Vol.3 Nacrasa 3, RPC 1808A-4 (this coin)
shanxi08/29/20 at 17:44okidoki: very nice
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Asia Minor, Phyrgia, Tiberiopolis, Sabina, ArtemisPhrygia, Tiberiopolis
Sabina
Obv.: CABEINA CEBAC, Draped bust right.
Rev.: TIBEPIOΠOΛITΩN, Artemis advancing right, holding bow and drawing arrow from quiver, stag at feet right.
AE, 4.85g, 20mm
Ref.: SNG von Aulock 1259, RPC III 2519
shanxi08/29/20 at 16:09Anaximander: Oh, how I love these distinctive RPCs, with their ...
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RPC - Asia Minor, Lydia, Hierocaesarea, Commodus, RPC IV.2 online 1271-3 - Plate CoinLydia. Hierocaesaraea
Commodus
P. Sex. Philippos (archon for the second time)
Bronze, Æ 35
Obv.: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ Λ ΑΥΡΗ ΚΟΜΜΟΔΟΣ, laureate-headed bust of Commodus (lightly bearded) wearing cuirass and paludamentum
Rev.: ΕΠΙ ΑΡΧ Π ΣΕΞ ΦΙΛΙΠΠ-ΟΥ Τ Β ΙΕΡΟΚΑΙΣΑΡΕΙΩΝ, hero (Perseus) advancing right, wearing military dress, holding harpa and ?
Æ, 35mm, 21.55g
Ref.. RPC online IV.2 № 1271-3 (this coin), GRPC Lydia 106 (this coin)
C. Fontana, RIN 69 (1967), 50, no. 13, pl. II.13
F. Kenner, Die Münzsammlung des Stiftes St. Florian (1871), p. 160, pl. V.17
Ex Gorny&Mosch auction 241, lot 1906shanxi08/25/20 at 10:50okidoki: very nice reverse
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RPC - Asia Minor, Lydia, Hierocaesarea, Trajan, RPC III online 1845A-3 - Plate CoinLydia. Hierocaesaraea
Trajan
Bronze, AE 21
Obv.: ΑΥ ΝΕΡΒΑΝ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟΝ, laureate head right
Rev: ΙΕΡΟΚΑΙСΑΡΕΩΝ, Nike standing right, holding wreath and palm.
Æ, 21mm, 7.01g
Ref.: RPC III online 1845A-3 (this coin)shanxi08/25/20 at 10:23okidoki: nice Find
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Egypt, Alexandria, AD 067/068, Nero, Pythian Apollo Nero
Alexandria
Billon-Tetradrachm
Obv: ΝΕΡΩ ΚΛΑV ΚΑΙΣ ΣΕΒ ΓΕΡ ΑV / LΙΔ. Radiate bust right with aegis.
Rev: ΠΥΘΕΙΟΣ ΑΠΟΛΛΩΝ. Laureate bust of Pythian Apollo with quiver right.
LΙΔ = year 14 (67/68).
Billon, 12.44g, 24mm
Ref.: RPC 5312
shanxi08/23/20 at 16:21Jay GT4: Nice!
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