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Denar, RIC 3, p.270, 696 var. - Faustina II, Juno, IVNONI REGINAEFaustina Minor
AR-Denar, Rome
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right, hair bound with a braided band
Rev.: IVNONI REGINAE, Juno veiled, standing left, holding patera and sceptre; at her feet, a peacock.
Ag, 3.22g, 17mm
Ref.: RIC III 696 var., CRE 192 var. (hair bound with a braided band instead of pearls)2 commentsshanxi02/24/18 at 08:43Canaan: Very nice congrats Shanxi

Denar, RIC 3, p.093, 500b6 - Faustina II, Concordia standingFaustina II
AR-Denar, Rome
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVG ANTO-NINI AVG PII FIL, draped bust right
Rev.: CONCOR-DIA, Concordia standing, head right, holding cornucopia and raising skirt with her right hand
Ag, 20mm, 2.89g
Ref.: RIC III 500b6, RSC 44, CRE 163 [S]1 commentsshanxi02/18/18 at 07:38okidoki: very nice odd way of "holding cornucopia"

Asia Minor, Aiolis, Elaia, Athena, wreath, HemiobolElaia
Asia Minor, Aiolis
AR Hemiobol, 450-400 BC
Obv.: Helmeted head of Athena right
Rev.: olive wreath
Ag, 6mm, 0.28g
Ref.: SNG von Aulock 7680 var. (head left), obverse die match with "CNG Elec. Auc. 334 (9/2014), lot 59"1 commentsshanxi02/17/18 at 18:29quadrans: Nice piece..

Thessaly, Larissa, Nymph Larissa, HorseLarissa, Thessaly
AR Drachm (380-337 BC. )
Obv.: Head of nymph Larissa facing, head turned slightly to left, wearing ampyx, earring and simple necklace
Rev: [ΛΑ]-Ρ-ΙΣΑ, Hero Thessalos wearing petasos and chlamys, standing right, left foot raised, restraining bridled horse moving right.
Ag, 5.76g, 18mm
Ref.: Lorber, Middle Series III, O1/R4.
2 commentsshanxi02/16/18 at 18:54Pharsalos: Beautiful example of a scarce type.

Denar, RIC 3, p.272, 734 - Faustina II, VenusFaustina Minor
AR-Denarius
Augusta AD 146 - winter 175/176
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right, waved hair knotted behind
Rev.: VENVS GENETRIX, Venus standing left, holding Victory and leaning on figured shield with Dioscuri, helmet below shield
Ag, 3.39g. 18.8mm
Ref.: RIC III 734, RSC 280a, CRE 227 [S]

for the same type, but bust with band of pearls click here

3 commentsshanxi02/16/18 at 18:48Pharsalos: Superb strike.

Thessaly, Larissa, Nymph Larissa, HorseLarissa, Thessaly
AR Drachm (380-337 BC. )
Obv.: Head of nymph Larissa facing, head turned slightly to left, wearing ampyx, earring and simple necklace
Rev: [ΛΑ]-Ρ-ΙΣΑ, Hero Thessalos wearing petasos and chlamys, standing right, left foot raised, restraining bridled horse moving right.
Ag, 5.76g, 18mm
Ref.: Lorber, Middle Series III, O1/R4.
2 commentsshanxi02/13/18 at 22:07Jay GT4: I love these portraits. Great piece

Thessaly, Pharsalos - Athena, Horse’s head Thessaly, Pharsalos
Hemidrachm, late 5th-mid 4th centuries BC
Obv.: Head of Athena right
Rev.: Φ-AP, head of horse right
Ag, 2.80g, 13mm
Ref.: BCD Thessaly II 644.11 commentsshanxi02/12/18 at 18:08Jay GT4: I like the style of both Athena and the horse

Cr. 489/5, Fulvia, Lion, QuinariusFulvia (83 BC – 40 BC)
Powerful aristocratic woman, wife of Publius Clodius Pulcher (62-52 BC), Gaius Scribonius Curio (52-51 BC) and Marcus Antonius (47-40 BC).
AR Quinarius, Late 43-42 BC
Obv.: Winged bust of Fulvia as Victory
Rev.: [LVGV] DVNI [A] XL, Lion advancing right
Ag, 1.66g, 13.2mm
Ref.: Craw. 489/5, RPC 512, Syd. 11603 commentsshanxi10/22/17 at 21:54Blindado: This is the best example in the members' galle...

RIC 3, p.276, 785 - Lucilla, Venus Lucilla
AR-Denar, AD 161-169
Obv.: LVCILLA AVGVSTA, Draped bust right
Rev.: VENVS, Venus standing left, holding apple and sceptre
Ag, 3.42g, 19mm
Ref.: RIC 785, CRE 262 [R] var, hairstyle variation1 commentsshanxi10/06/17 at 12:02Canaan: Very nice

Denar, RIC 3, p.095, 517a - Faustina II, Venus Faustina Minor
AR-Denar, Rome, AD 147-150
Obv.: FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL, Draped bust of Faustina II to right with band of pearls, her hair bound with pearls
Rev.: VENVS, Venus standing left, holding apple in her right hand and rudder set on dolphin, which coils around it
Ag, 3.52g
Ref.: RIC 517a, CRE 233 [C]
Ex Künker1 commentsshanxi09/20/17 at 04:40Randygeki(h2): beautiful example.

RIC 2, p.387, 398 - Sabina, Concordia seated Sabina
AR Denarius, AD 128-136
Obv: SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P, Diademed and draped bust right.
Rev: CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia seated left, holding patera and resting elbow on figure of Spes; cornucopia below chair.
Ag, 3.39g, 17mm
Ref.: RIC 398, CRE 40 [C] 1 commentsshanxi09/20/17 at 02:05EB: Very nice, great portrait!

RIC 3, p.276, 784 - Lucilla, Venus Lucilla
AR-Denar, AD 161-169
Obv.: LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F, draped bust right
Rev.: VENVS, Venus standing left, holding apple and sceptre
Ag, 3.40g, 18mm
Ref.: RIC 784, CRE 261 [C] 1 commentsshanxi09/19/17 at 14:00Mat: Nice example

Cr. 344/2C, Republic, 150 BC, L. Titurius L.F. SabinusL. Titurius L.F. Sabinus
AR Denarius, 89 BC, Rome
Obv.: SABIN A PV, Head of King Tatius right, palm below chin
Rev.: Tarpeia facing between two soldiers, star and crescent
Ag, 17mm, 4g
Ref.: Crawford 344/2C, Sydenham 699a
Clashed dies. See the mirrored BIN from SABIN behind the leg of the right soldier
Ex E.E. Clain-Stefanelli Collection1 commentsshanxi09/12/17 at 16:02EB: Great coin!

Sicily, Messana, HareSicily, Messana
Litra (420-413 BC)
Obv: Hare leaping right, below scallop shell.
Rev: MEΣ, Legend within wreath
Ag, 0.66g, 14mm
SNG ANS 349
Ex Pecunem Gitbud&Naumann auction 293 commentsshanxi07/24/17 at 03:18Leo: very good acquisition, congrats Wink

RIC 3, p.276, 786 - Lucilla, Denar, VENVS VICTRIXLucilla
Denar, Rome
Obv.: LUCILLA AVGVSTA, draped bust of Lucilla right
Rev.: VENVS VICTRIX, Venus standing left, holding Victory and leaning on shield left.
Ag, 3.26g
Ref.: RIC III, p.276, 786, CRE 268 [C]1 commentsshanxi07/17/17 at 14:13okidoki: sharp Lucilla

Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Asklepios, snake, Omphalos, monogram belowMysia, Pergamon
AE 20, 200-133 BC
Obv.: laureate head of bearded Asklepios
Rev.: ΑΣΚΛΗΠΙΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ, snake coiled around omphalos, monogram below,left
AE, 6.37g, 21mm
Ref.: 1 commentsshanxi07/13/17 at 19:17laney: Nice.

Egypt, Alexandria, AD 163/164, Faustina II, ZeusFaustina II
Alexandria
Billon-Tetradrachm
Obv.: ΦAVCTINA CEBACTH, draped bust left
Rev.: L Δ, laureate-headed and draped bust of Zeus, right (countermark)
Billon, 12.68g, 21.5mm
Ref.: Dattari-Savio Pl. 194, 9876 second (this coin), RPC online 16407 (this coin)
Ex Dattari Collection
Ex Naville Numismatics1 commentsshanxi07/11/17 at 06:37Canaan: Very nice Faustina II face details ands smile

Asia Minor, Lydia, Hierocaesarea, Tyche, ArtemisLydia, Hierokaisareia
Pseudo-autonomous issue
Time of the Severans (193-235)
Obv: IЄPOKAICAPЄIA, Turreted and draped bust of Tyche right.
Rev: IЄPOKAICAP..., Artemis advancing right, drawing bow.
AE, 4.58g, 20.9mm
Ref.: GRPC Lydia 63 (this coin)
Ex Roma Numismatics E-SALE 22, Lot 269
Ex Pecunem Auction 42, Lot 4892 commentsshanxi07/04/17 at 14:21Canaan: A masterpiece, i love it.

Asia Minor, Lydia, Hierocaesarea, Artemis, altar Lydia, Hierokaisareia
Pseudo-autonomous issue
First half of the second century
Pseudo-autonomous issue
Obv: draped bust of Artemis Persica r., with quiver and arrow at breast
Rev.: ΙΕΡΟΚΑΙСΑΡΕΩN, lighted altar
AE, 2.22g, 16mm
Ref.: RPC online, Volume 3, 1857 (this coin), GRPC Lydia 42 (this coin)
Ex Solidus Online-Auktion 12, 18 Feb. 2017, lot 239 1 commentsshanxi06/26/17 at 09:16okidoki: great example congrats

Denar, RIC 3, p.269, 677 - Faustina II, Fecunditas, Child Faustina Minor
AR-Denar, Rome, AD 161-175
Obv: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, diademed, draped bust right
Rev.: FECVNDITAS, Fecunditas standing right holding scepter in right and infant in left
Ag, 3.47g, 19mm
Ref.: RIC III 677 var. (diademed), CRE 177 [R]
Ex Numismatik Naumann, auction 53, lot 753

For this type I have three other versions in my gallery > click:

bust with band of pearls

bust with bare head

bust with double band of pearls2 commentsshanxi06/21/17 at 18:26David Atherton: Sharp coin!

Asia Minor, Ionia, Ephesus, Octavian, PaxOctavian
Ionia, Ephesus
Cistophorus (ca. 28 BC).
Obv.: IMP CAESAR DIVI F COS VI LIBERTATIS P R VINDEX, Laureate head right.
Rev.: PAX, Pax standing left, holding caduceus; to right, serpent rising left from altar; all within wreath.
Ag, 11.51g, 26mm
Ref.: RIC² 476, RPC I 2203, CRI 433.
Ex Numismatik Naumann, auction 53, lot 4472 commentsshanxi06/20/17 at 10:16Canaan: Great example of the type, i love it!!!

Asia Minor, Lydia, Hierocaesarea, Commodus, Artemis, templeLydia. Hierocaesaraea
Commodus
Bronze, Æ 31
Obv: AVT KAI Λ AVPH KOMMOΔOC, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: ЄΠ AI APTЄMIΔOPOV APX IЄPOKAICAPЄΩN, Tetrastyle temple, with pellet in pediment and containing Artemis standing right, drawing bow; behind, stag standing right
RPC IV.2, 11398 (temporary) [this coin]; GRPC Lydia 104 (this coin)
Ex Numismatik Naumann, auction 52, Lot 1030
Ex Plankenhorn Collection 1 commentsshanxi06/07/17 at 15:39okidoki: very nice temple with Artemis and unlisted Very Happy

Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Philetairos, Athena, serpent, ΔTP monogram Mysia, Pergamon
AE15, 282 - 263 B.C.
Pergamene Kingdom, Philetairos
Obv.: Head of Athena right, wearing helmet decorated with a griffin
Rev.: [Φ]IΛETAI[ΡOΥ], Serpent coiled right, ΔTP monogram to left.
AE, 15mm
Ref.: 1 commentsshanxi06/03/17 at 01:12Enodia: i've always thought this to be a very interest...

RIC 3, p.276, 792 - Lucilla, VOTA PVBLICA round wreathLucilla
AR-Denar
Obv.: LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F, draped bust right
Rev.: VOTA PVBLICA, Wreath surrounded by legend, in centre, a dot
Ag, 18mm, 2.98g
Ref.: RIC III, p.276, 792, CRE 276 [R3]2 commentsshanxi05/30/17 at 10:09NORMAN K: great addition. Nice

Denar, RIC 3, p.269, 688 - Faustina II, Juno standingFaustina Minor
AR-Denarius
Augusta AD 146 - winter 175/176
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, bust right
Rev.: IVNO, Juno, veiled, standing left, patera in right, long scepter in left, peacock at feet
Ag, 3.45g, 18mm
Ref.: RIC III (Marcus Aurelius) 688, CRE 190 [S]

I have two other versions of this type in my gallery:

bust with band of pearls:
http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109802

different hairstyle:
http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-1440403 commentsshanxi05/19/17 at 11:30NORMAN K: Great bust

Denar, RIC 3, p.094, 506b - Faustina II, LaetitiaFaustina Minor
AR-Denar, Rome, AD 147-148
Obv.: FAVSTINAE AVG. PII AVG. FIL. Draped bust right, the hair coiled in the back of the head in a chignon and decorated with string of pearls.
Rev.: LAETITIAE PVBLICAE, Laetitia, draped and diademed, standing left, holding long scepter in her left hand, wreath in her outstretched right hand.
Ag, 2.81g, 18mm
Ref.: Kamp. 38.9, RIC 506b, CRE 195 [S]

for the same type, but bust with stephane click here4 commentsshanxi05/16/17 at 21:47TheEmpireNeverEnded: The eye appeal of your Faustinas is second to none...

Denar, RIC 3, p.268, 674 - Faustina II, Diana LuciferaFaustina Minor
AR-Denar, Rome, ca. AD 161
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right, hair bun without pearls
Rev.: DIANA LVCIF, Diana standing left, holding long lighted torch in both hands.
Ag, 3.41g, 17mm
Ref.: Strack 520b, BMCRE 87, Cohen 85, RIC 674, CRE 174 [S]2 commentsshanxi05/16/17 at 21:42TheEmpireNeverEnded: Really gorgeous

Egypt, Alexandria, AD 155/156, Faustina II, bust of Nilus Faustina IIFaustina II
Alexandria
Billon-Tetradrachm
Obv.: ΦAYCTIN CEBACTH (legend starting at 1 o'clock), diademed, draped bust right
Rev.. L - I - Θ = year19 (155/156), bust of Nilus right, cornucopiae with small genius in front
Billon, 12.0g, 22mm
Ref.: Dattari 3257 1 commentsshanxi04/28/17 at 03:59quadrans: Nice one

Egypt, Alexandria, AD 153/154, Faustina II, Isis Pharia Faustina II
Alexandria
Billon-Tetradrachm
Obv.: ΦAVCTINA CEBACTH, draped bust right
Rev.: Isis Pharia standing, r., holding sail and sistrum, L - I - Z = year 17 of Antoninus Pius (AD 153/154).
Billon, 11.75g, 22mm
Ref.: Dattari 3250 3 commentsshanxi04/27/17 at 17:20Canaan: Good luck in finding them all

Egypt, Alexandria, AD 041/042, Claudius, AntoniaClaudius
Alexandria, year 2, AD 41-42
Billon Tetradrachm
Obv.: TI KΛAYΔI KAIΣ ΣEBA ΓEPMANI, laureate head right, date LB before
Rev.: ANTΩNIA ΣEBAΣTH, bust of Antonia right
Billlon, 24mm
Ref.: Dattari 1141 commentsshanxi04/27/17 at 08:54Jay GT4: Very nice addition! Antonia in silver is always t...

Asia Minor, RPC, Mysia, Pergamon, Senate, Roma, monogram Pergamon
Asia Minor, Mysia
Anonymous issue
AD late 1st-mid 2nd cent
Obv.: ΘEON CVN - KΛHTON, draped bust of Senate right
Rev.: ΘEAN - PΩMHN, head of Roma right, wearing mural crown; monogram in right field.
AE, 3.26g, 18 mm.
Ref.: BMC Mysia 135, 221 var. (monogram)1 commentsshanxi04/21/17 at 12:35Jay GT4: Excellent

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.: PVDICI-TIA, Pudicitia standing facing, head left, drawing veil and holding hem of skirt
Ag, 3.12g
Ref.: RIC III 507b, CRE 206 var. (pearl diadem)
Ex collection Hannelore Scheiner
Ex Künker eLive Auction 44, lot 1114 commentsshanxi04/19/17 at 05:15Canaan: Extraordinary detailed bust, just a beauty.

Egypt, Alexandria, AD 149/150, Faustina II, NikeFaustina II
Alexandria
Billon-Tetradrachm
Obv.: ΦAVCTINA CEBACTH, draped bust right
Rev.: Nike on globe right, holding wreath and palm branch, L - IΓ = year 13 of Antoninus Pius (AD 149/150).
Billon, 13.57g, 22mm
Ref.: Dattari 32512 commentsshanxi04/11/17 at 18:06Canaan: Very nice

Egypt, Alexandria, AD 148/149, Faustina II, Eusebeia Faustina II
Alexandria
Billon-Tetradrachm
Obv.: ΦAYCTIN CEBACTH (legend starting at 1 o'clock), draped bust right
Rev.: LΔWΔEKATV= year 12 of Antoninus Pius (148/149), Eusebeia seated left, holding patera over lighted altar, and long sceptre
Billon, 13.68g, 23mm
Ref.: D 3247 var., Geissen 1945 var. (reverse legend/missing O) 1 commentsshanxi04/11/17 at 18:04Canaan: What a great addition congrats

Egypt, Alexandria, AD 150/151, Faustina II, eagle Faustina II
Alexandria
Billon-Tetradrachm
Obv.: ΦAYCTIN CEBACTH (legend starting at 1 o'clock), draped bust right
Rev.. Eagle standing right, head left, wreath in beak
LIΔ= year 14 of Antoninus Pius (150/151).
Billon, 13.13g, 22.6mm
Ref.: Dattari 3275, Geißen 1951 1 commentsshanxi04/11/17 at 18:03Canaan: Very nice details and toning, Congrats. Shanxi

Denar, RIC 3, p.093, 496 - Faustina II, ConcordiaFaustina 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 3751 commentsshanxi04/11/17 at 09:17Jay GT4: Really nice!

Asia Minor, Lydia, Sardeis, Artemis, AthenaLydia, Sardeis
AE 27, 133-1 BC
Magistrate Artemidoros Moldi
Obv.: Draped bust of Artemis right; bow and quiver over shoulder
Rev.: ΣAPΔIANΩN, AΡTEMI ΔΩPOΣ MOΛΔI, Athena standing left, holding Nike, spear, and shield set on ground.
AE, 10.57g, 27mm
Ref.: SNG Munich 464, Waddington 52101 commentsshanxi04/03/17 at 10:20Pharsalos: Beautiful coin.

Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Nike, Athena, Choreios magistrate Mysia, Pergamon
AE21, Circa 133-27 BC
Choreios, magistrate
Obv.: Head of Athena right, wearing crested helmet; XOPEIOY (magistrate) below
Rev.: ΠΕΡΓΑΜΗΝΩΝ, Nike standing right, holding wreath and palm.
AE, 7.11g, 21mm
Ref.: SNG France 1800-22 commentsshanxi02/10/17 at 04:13Randygeki(h2): Awesome!

Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Owl, Athena, ΓA HM monograms Mysia, Pergamon
AE18, 200-133 BC
Obv.: Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet with star
Rev.: Owl with spread wings standing on palm, ΑΘΗΝΑΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ above and below, ΓA HM monograms
AE, 3.28g, 16mm
Ref.: 2 commentsshanxi02/10/17 at 04:13Randygeki(h2): Me too, neat coin

Egypt, Alexandria, AD 069/070, Vespasian, Eirene Vespasian
Alexandria
Billon-Tetradrachm
Obv.: AΥTOK KAIΣ ΣEBA OΥEΣΠAΣIANOΥ, laureate head right, date LB before
Rev.: EIPHNH, Eirene standing left, branch in right, caduceus in left
Billon, 12.65g, 23-26mm
Ref.: RPC II 2411, BMC 232, Dattari 3572 commentsshanxi01/24/17 at 20:05Jay GT4: Nice one!

Denar, RIC 3, p.271, 719 var. - Faustina II, Fecunditas, 6 children Faustina Minor
AR-Denar, Rome
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right, hair tied in bun
Rev.: TEMPOR FELIC, Fecunditas standing left between four children, holding two more in arms, each with star above
Ag, 3.3g.
Ref.: RIC III 719 var. (six children instead of four, possible RIC error), CRE 179 [C]
Ex Münzen&Medaillen GmbH, auction 43, lot 353
Ex Klassische Münzen Dr. Michael Brandt1 commentsshanxi01/18/17 at 12:30Mat: Beautiful coin all around

RIC 4a, p.270, 367 - Plautilla, Pietas Plautilla
AR Denarius, Rome
Obv.: PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA, Draped bust right.
Rev: PIETAS AVGG, Pietas standing right, holding sceptre and child.
Ag, 2,79g, 17.5mm
Ref.: RIC IVa, 367, (Hill hairstyle Eii, var.), CRE 429 [R3]1 commentsshanxi01/18/17 at 06:40Randygeki(h2): Nice!

Asia Minor, Mysia, RPC, Pergamon, Hadrian, TelesphorusHadrian
Pergamon, Mysia
Magistrate Cl. Cephaliôn
AE 16, AD 118
Obv.: ΑΥ ΚΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟ, laureate head of Hadrian, with drapery on left shoulder
Rev.: [ΠΕΡΓΑ С]ΤΡΑ ΚΛ ΚΕΦΑΛΙΩ(ΝΟ), ΤΟ Β, Telesphorus standing facing
AE, 2.66g, 16mm
Ref.: RPC III 1734 (same reverse die)1 commentsshanxi01/11/17 at 11:01okidoki: Very nice Hadrian

Asia Minor, Kilikia, Flaviopolis, Domitian, Kronos Domitian
Cilicia, Flaviopolis
AE17, dated Dated CY 17 (89/90 AD).
Obv.: ΔΟΜЄΤΙΑΝΟC ΚΑΙCΑΡ, laureate head right
Rev.: ЄΤΟVC ΖΙ ΦΛΑVΙΟΠΟΛЄΙΤωΝ, veiled head of Kronos right, harpa at his shoulder
AE, 2.60g, 17mm
Ref.: SNG Levante 1531, RPC II 1760, SNG von Aulock 5558.1 commentsshanxi01/10/17 at 21:01Jay GT4: Interesting Provincial style

Asia Minor, Lydia, Hierakome - Hierocaesarea, Artemis, forepart of stag Lydia, Hierakome - Hierokaisareia
Obv.: draped bust of Artemis Persica r., with bow and quiver at l. shoulder, ΠΕΡCΙΚΗ below (only partially visible)
Rev.: ΙΕP monogram, forepart of stag kneeling right, ring of pearls with big pearls
AE, 5.80g, 18mm
Ref.: SNG v. Aul. 2951, GRPC Lydia 42 commentsshanxi01/09/17 at 17:58ancientone: Very Nice!

RIC 2, p.251, 098 - Trajan, Dacian Trajan
AR-Denar
Obv.: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, laureate head right, drapery on far shoulder
Rev.: COS V P P SPQR OPTIMO PRINC, Dacian seated left in mourning, on pile of captured arms, DAC CAP in exergue
Ag, 3.44g, 18.5mm
Ref.: RIC 098
Ex Lanz
1 commentsshanxi12/30/16 at 06:28Randygeki(h2): Very nice!

Cr. 433/1, Republic, 42 BC, M. Junius BrutusM. Junius Brutus
AR Denarius, 42BC, Rome
Obv.: LIBERTAS, Head of Libertas right.
Rev.: BRVTVS, Consul L. Junius Brutus walking left between two lictors, carrying fasces over shoulder; accensus to left.
Ag, 19mm, 3.87g
Ref.: Crawford 433/1
Ex Münzkabinett Heinrich
Ex Gitbud & Naumann, auction 39, lot 8262 commentsshanxi12/09/16 at 03:49SRukke: Really nice.

Asia Minor, Lydia, Nacrasa, Trajan, Artemis, templeTrajan
Lydia, Nacrasa
AD 98-117
Obv: AV NЄP TPAIANON CЄ, Laureate head right.
Rev: NAKPACITΩN, Tetrastyle temple, with pellet in pediment and containing Artemis standing left, holding bow and drawing arrow from quiver on back.
AE, 4.91g, 19mm
Ref.: Lindgren III 492; Hunter 1
Ex Gitbud&Naumann, auction 43, lot 6762 commentsshanxi12/07/16 at 20:01Jay GT4: Interesting reverse!

Asia Minor, Pamphylia, Perge, Marcus Aurelius, ArtemisMarcus Aurelius
Pamphylia, Perge
AE19
Obv: AVT KAI M AVP ANTΩNINOC CЄ, Laureate head right.
Rev: ΠЄΡΓΑΙΩΝ, Artemis standing right, holding bow and arrow, with quiver over shoulder.
AE, 4.58g, 19 mm
RPC IV online 10659
Ex Gitbud&Naumann, auction, 34, lot7661 commentsshanxi12/06/16 at 15:08okidoki: nice

Elymais, Van´t Haaff 19.1-1-1Ab, Prince A, ArtemisKingdom of Elymais
Prince A
Late 2nd-Early 3rd Cent
Æ Drachm
Obv.: Bust to left; Hair tuft at Back, Crescent right; Whiskers double row of Dots; Anchor with 1 Crossbar
Rev.: Artemis standing, bow right, reaching for arrow
Æ, 2.12g, 15.4mm.
Ref.: Van´t Haaff Type 19.1, Subtype 1-1Ab, THIS COIN
Ex Van't Haaff Collection
1 commentsshanxi11/24/16 at 01:29Robert L3: Congrats on all the ex-Van't Haaff collection ...

Elymais, Van´t Haaff 17.2-1-1b, Orodes IV, ArtemisKingdom 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 Collection1 commentsshanxi11/24/16 at 01:26Robert L3: Very nice example of the type.

Asia Minor, Lydia, Hierocaesarea, Agrippina Junior, Artemis right, stag Lydia. Hierocaesaraea
Agrippina Junior (Augusta, 50-59)
Bronze, AE 18
Obv.: AΓPIΠΠINAN ΘЄAN CЄBACTHN, draped bust right, hair in long plait down back of neck and looped at end
Rev: IЄPOKAICAPЄωN ЄΠI KAΠITωNOC, Artemis standing right, holding bow, stag standing right.
Æ, 18.1mm, 4.43g
Ref.: RPC I 2388, SNG von Aulock 2959, GRPC Lydia 721 commentsshanxi11/22/16 at 09:29David Atherton: Almost has a cameo like appearance. Very nice!

Asia Minor, Phrygia, Hierapolis, Selene, Nemesis Hierapolis
Asia Minor, Phrygia
Æ 17
Obv.: Draped bust of Selene right on crescent
Rev.: IEPAΠOΛEITΩN, winged Nemesis standing left, holding bridle and drawing drapery away from her neck
Æ, 17.6mm, 5.16g
Ref.: SNG Cop 420, SNG Muenchen 2203 commentsshanxi11/17/16 at 00:44David Atherton: The obverse bust is superb!

Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Owl with closed wings, Athena, Mysia, Pergamon
AE18
Obv: Helmeted head of Athena right, countermark griffin
Rev: ΑΘΗΝΑΣ ΑΡΕΙΑΣ, Owl standing slightly right, all within ring of lines and dots
AE, 5.45g, 18.3mm
Ref.: SNG von Aulock 7488
Ex Gitbud&Naumann 20151 commentsshanxi11/14/16 at 10:55Mat: Lovely bronze

RIC 2, p.251, 100 - Trajan, Danube Trajan
AR-Denar
Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.
Rev: COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC / DANVVIVS.
Danube reclining left on rocks, head right, with hand on prow of ship and reeds over arm.
AR, 3.17g, 19mm
Ref.: Woytek 277b, RIC 100
Ex Numismatik Naumann, auction 47, lot 5531 commentsshanxi10/31/16 at 16:53Mat: Wonder, great reverse.

Egypt, Alexandria, AD 164/165, Lucius Verus, ArmeniaLucius Verus
Alexandria
Billon-Tetradrachm
Obv.: Λ AYPHΛIOC OYHPOC CEB, laureate head right
Rev.: APMENIA, Trophy of arms, at base of which Armenian captive seated right, head left, wearing pointed cap, hands tied behind back, L - E = year 5 (164/165).
Billon, 13.88g, 21,8mm
Ref.: RPC IV.4, 14502 (temporary)
2 commentsshanxi10/24/16 at 15:30Mat: A stunning Tet!

Asia Minor, Paphlagonia, Sinope, Perseus, Cornucopia between two pilei Sinope, Paphlagonia
AE17, 120-100 BC
Obv: Draped bust of Perseus right
Rev: Cornucopiae between two pilei of the Dioskouroi, each surmounted by a star, ΣΙΝΩ−ΠΗΣ below
AE, 4,01g, 16.6mm
Ref.: SNG BMC Black Sea 1520ff; SNG Stancomb 791; SNG Cop. 306; SNG von Aulock 231
Ex Pater Münzen und Medaillen1 commentsshanxi10/04/16 at 15:04laney: Love that patina!

RIC 3, p.414, 410? - Commodus, Minerva, SestertiusCommodus
Sestertius, Rom
Obv.: ...MODVS AN...., Laureate head of Commodus right;
Rev.: ....., Minerva advancing right brandishing javelin and holding shield.
AE, 20.96g, 28mm
Ref.: possibly RIC III 410
Ex collection Gevers Deynoot
Ex coin gallery Leiden, inventoried 20. August 1877

2 commentsshanxi09/27/16 at 08:18shanxi: possible, I changed it

Elymais, Van´t Haaff 17.1-1-1c, Orodes IV, Female Bust Kingdom of Elymais
Orodes IV
2nd half 2nd Century
Æ Drachm
Obv.: Bust facing left Large Hair tufts at Top and Side of Head; Legend "KING ORODES"
Rev.: Female Bust to left; Long Hair lock falling down; Legend "ULFAN"
Æ, 3.71 g, 14mm.
Ref.: Van´t Haaff Type 17.1, Subtype 1-1c THIS COIN
Ex Van't Haaff Collection
1 commentsshanxi09/26/16 at 17:05quadrans: Great coin..and details..

Elymais, Van´t Haaff 12.3-1-2B1d, Kamnaskires-Orodes, Dashes Kingdom of Elymais
Kamnaskires-Orodes
2nd century AD
Æ Drachm
Obv.: Bust with top Hair tuft. Dotted side Hair-Tufts; 2 Crossbars
Rev.: Irregular Dashes
Æ, 3.75g, 15mm
Ref.: Van't Haaff 12.3, Subtype 1-2B1d THIS COIN
Ex Van't Haaff Collection1 commentsshanxi09/15/16 at 00:26Robert L3: Wonderful coin.

Elymais, Van´t Haaff 19.1-1-1Bb, Prince A, ArtemisKingdom of Elymais
Prince A
Late 2nd-Early 3rd Cent
Æ Drachm
Obv.: Bust to left; Hair tuft at back Head; Anchor with 1 Crossbar
Rev.: Artemis standing right; Bow at right; reaching Left for arrow
Æ, 1.9g, 13 mm
Ref.: Van´t Haaff Type 19.1, Subtype 1-1Bb THIS COIN
Ex Van't Haaff Collection
1 commentsshanxi09/15/16 at 00:23Robert L3: Exceptional obverse for the type, AND great proven...

Elymais, Van´t Haaff 13.3-1-2b, Orodes II, DashesKingdom of Elymais
Orodes II
Early-Mid 2nd Cent AD
Æ Tetradrachm
Obv.: Facing Bust in Tiara with crest of rays and central line; 2 Crossbars on anchor
Rev.: Dashes
Æ, 16.12 g., 23x25 mm.
Ref.: Van´t Haaff Type 13.3, Subtype 1-2b THIS COIN
Ex CNG TritonVI, 1580 (part of)
Ex Van't Haaff Collection1 commentsshanxi09/15/16 at 00:20Robert L3: Nice one. Congrats.

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 2 commentsshanxi08/27/16 at 16:14Leo: Wow, nice detailã€‚

Denar, RIC 3, p.268, 676 - Faustina II, Fecunditas, 4 children Faustina Minor
AR-Denar, Rome
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right, hair tied in bun with pearls
Rev.: FECVND AVGVSTAE, Fecunditas standing left between two children, holding two more in arms
Ag, 18.5mm, 3.3g.
Ref.: RIC III 676, CRE 178 [C]1 commentsshanxi08/25/16 at 07:38Nero 30: Very Nice Congrats

Denar, RIC 3, p.273, 738 - Faustina II, AeternitasFaustina II
AR-Denar, Rome mint, posthumous AD 176 - 181
Obv.: DIVA FAVSTINA PIA, draped and veiled bust right
Rev.: AETERNITAS, Aeternitas standing front, head left, arranging veil and holding torch.
Ag, 3.42g, 18mm
Ref.: RIC 738, Kamp. 38.87, CRE-I 156 [R]1 commentsshanxi08/23/16 at 12:50Mat: Great coin!

Egypt, Alexandria, AD 064/065, Nero, PoppaeaNero
Alexandria
Billon-Tetradrachm
Obv.: NEPΩ KΛAY KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP, Radiate bust right
Rev.: ΠOΠΠAIA ΣEBAΣTH, L IΓ=year 13 (66/67), Draped bust of Poppaea right
Billon, 12.28g, 24mm
Ref.: Geissen 1681 commentsshanxi08/22/16 at 11:39laney: So excellent.

Asia Minor, Lydia, Akrasos, Athena, Telesphoros Akrasos, Lydia
AE15, 2nd-3rd century AD
Obv: Bust of helmeted Athena with aegis right
Rev.: AKPACIΩTΩN, Telesphoros standing facing
AE, 1.48h, 15mm
Ref.: BMC 16 S10,13(1), GRPC Vol.2 Acrasus 17
1 commentsshanxi07/21/16 at 16:54okidoki: very nice Smile

Egypt, Alexandria, AD 169/170, Marcus Aurelius, wreathMarcus Aurelius
Alexandria
Billon-Tetradrachm
Obv.: M AVPHΛIOC ANTΩNINOC CE, Laureate head right.
Rev.: LI (year 10) in wreath
Billon, 12,83g, 22mm
Ref.: Geissen 3414 var., BMC 12821 commentsshanxi07/20/16 at 11:45Mat: Love the Tet., well centered and nice portrait.

RPC - Egypt, Alexandria, AD 153/154, Faustina II, Isis PhariaFaustina II
Alexandria
Billon-Tetradrachm
Obv.: ΦAVCTINA CEBACTH, draped bust right
Rev.: Isis Pharia standing, r., holding sail and sistrum, L I Z = year 17 of Antoninus Pius (AD 153/154).
Billon, 11.75g, 22mm
Ref.: Dattari 32501 commentsshanxi07/19/16 at 11:06Mat: Wonderful tet!

Denar, RIC 3, p.270, 701 - Faustina II, LaetitiaFaustina II
AR-Denar
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped and diademed bust right
Rev.: LAETITIA dot, Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and scepter.
Ag, 2.98g, 18.3mm
Ref.: RIC III 701, CRE 198 [S]
1 commentsshanxi07/01/16 at 12:26Pharsalos: Beautifully toned and a wonderful bust.

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