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Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IVa 267aSeptimius Severus AR denarius
19.5mm, 3.45g, 0 degrees, Rome mint, 203 CE.
Attribution: RIC IVa 267a. Cohen 217 (222var in Mouchmov). BMCRE V 333.
O: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, Laureate head right
R: INDVLGENTIA AVGG IN CARTH, Dea Caelestis, facing, riding lion leaping to the right, holding drum and sceptre, water gushing from rocks on the left.
3 examples in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.96.
Ex-CNG e-auction 559, lot 521, April 3, 2024. Ex-Weise Collection. Ex-Barry P. Murphy inventory 12343 (2003)Ron C204/19/24 at 00:45*Alex: Very, very nice.
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Constantine I SOLI INVICTO COMITI from RomeConstantine I
A.D. 312- 313
22mm 5.3g
IMP C CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; laureate and cuirassed (with gorgon) bust right.
SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Sol rad., stg. right, raising r. hand, globe in l., chlamys over left and falling on either side.
in ex. RT
RIC VI Rome 332
Victor C04/14/24 at 16:13*Alex: Very nice.
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Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IVa 62Septimius Severus AR denarius
3.45g, 17.5mm, 0 degrees, Rome mint, 195 CE
Attribution: RIC IVa 62. Cohen 363. BMCRE V 118.
O: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP V, laureate head right.
R: PART ARAB PART ADIAB COS II P P, Two captives seated right and left, back to back, on round shields.
8 examples in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.99.
Ex-Marc Breitsprecher #54499. Ex VAuction 335, Triskeles Auctions 27, lot 251 (15 Mar 2019).Ron C204/07/24 at 16:05*Alex: Congratulations Ron. Never seen that type before. ...
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GREEK, Alexandria, Euergetes DrachmObv. Diademed head of Zeus Ammon to right, with ram's horn in his hair and over the diadem.
Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; to left, filleted cornucopiae; between eagle's legs, monogram of XP.
Mint: Alexandria, 246-222 BC.
41mm 70.68g
Sv.964; BMC.87; Cop.171; GC.7814; MP.118; CPE. I/2B395. kc04/06/24 at 14:08*Alex: I agree woth CPK these coins are indeed impressive...
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RIC 0025 Titus DenariusIMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM
Laureate head right
TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P
Quadriga left, with corn ears
Rome; after July 1 79 CE
3.30 g
RIC 25 (C)
Ex-Tom Vossen
Improperly attributed as RIC 1073 under Vespasian, this is a denarius from Titus 2nd issue as Augustus. Wonderful toning in hand. Jay GT404/05/24 at 17:38*Alex: I love this type. Congratulations Jay.
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Antoninus Pius As (MVNIFICENTIA AVG/elephant, RIC III 863)ANTONINUS PIUS, AD 138-161
AE As (28.12mm, 13.73g, 11h)
Struck AD 148/9. Rome mint
Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII, laureate head of Antoninus Pius right
Reverse: MVNIFICENTIA AVG, African elephant walking left, COS IIII S C in exergue
References: RIC III 863, RCV 4308 var.
Well-struck on a heavy flan. Masterfully engraved elephant. This type commemorates the public games held in celebration of the 900th anniversary of the founding of Rome.CPK04/05/24 at 12:39*Alex: Superb elephant, great coin.
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Julius Caesar Denarius (Portrait/Fasces and caduceus, RRC 480/6) v.1JULIUS CAESAR, 49-44 BC
AR Denarius (18.91mm, 3.53g, 12h)
Struck late February to early March, 44 BC. Rome mint
Obverse: CAESAR DICT PERPETVO, wreathed head of Julius Caesar right
Reverse: L·BVCA, fasces and winged caduceus in saltire; axe, clasped hands, and globe in three quarters
References: RRC 480/6, RCV 1409
Toned. A scarce, late-lifetime portrait denarius of Julius Caesar. Caesar received the title of Dictator Perpetuo (Dictator for Life) in February of 44 BC; this coin would have been struck mere weeks before his assassination on the ides of March that same year.CPK04/04/24 at 13:51*Alex: Great coin, Congratulations.
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Galatia/Cappadocia, Neoclaudiopolis AE (Trajan/bound captive, RPC 2906A) v.1GALATIA-CAPPADOCIA, NEOCLAUDIOPOLIS
Time of Trajan
AE (26.02mm, 11.44g, 6h)
Struck AD 109/10
Obverse: ΑΥΤ ΝΕΡ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟϹ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ϹΕΒ ΓΕΡΜ ΔΑΚΙΚΟϹ, laureate and cuirassed bust of Trajan right, seen from rear
Reverse: ΝΕΟΚΛΑΥΔΙΟΠΟΛΕΙΤωΝ ΕΤΟΥϹ, Dacia, bound, seated on rocks right; ΡΙΕ in exergue
References: RPC III 2906A.2 (this coin)
An interesting and extremely rare type, apparently unknown except for this coin and one other specimen, both cited by RPC Online.CPK04/02/24 at 10:42*Alex:  Great find. Congratulations.
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Lysimachos Tetradrachm (Deified Alexander/Athena, Stockholm 845) v.1LYSIMACHOS, 306-281 BC
AR Tetradrachm (28.30mm, 16.15g, 12h)
Struck 297 - 281 BC. Alexandreia Troas mint
Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with the horn of Ammon
Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAXOY, Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; cornucopia to inner left, Λ under throne
References: SNG Stockholm 845 (same dies)
A rare variant. Toned with scratches on reverse. Well centered portrait of Alexander the Great in fine style.CPK03/31/24 at 13:32*Alex: Beautiful.
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Trajan As (Shield & weapons, RIC II 584) v.1TRAJAN, AD 98-117
AE As (28.52mm, 9.92g, 7h)
Struck AD 103-111. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate bust of Trajan right
Reverse: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, elaborately decorated oval shield; behind shield, curved sword, spears, and vexillum
References: RIC II 584, RCV -
A scarce and interesting type, likely struck in commemoration of Trajan's Dacian victories.CPK03/28/24 at 12:00*Alex: Nice coin. I like the interesting reverse.
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Geta Denarius (Providentia, RIC IV 81) v.1GETA as Augustus, AD 209-211
AR Denarius (19.14mm, 3.39g, 7h)
Struck AD 211. Rome mint
Obverse: P SEPT GETA PIVS AVG BRIT, laureate and bearded bust of Geta right
Reverse: TR P II-I COS II P P, Providentia (?), standing facing, head left, holding torch in right hand and globe in left
References: RIC IV 81 (S), RCV 7252
Lightly toned. A scarce type, featuring an outstanding late-style portrait of the ill-fated young Augustus.CPK03/26/24 at 13:20*Alex: Very nice.
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Septimius Severus Denarius (Neptune, RIC IV 228) v.1SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS, AD 193-211
AR Denarius (19.71mm, 3.70g, 12h)
Struck AD 209. Rome mint
Obverse: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head of Septimius Severus right
Reverse: P M TR P XVII COS III P P, Neptune standing left, foot on rock, right hand resting on upper leg, left hand holding long trident
References: RIC IV 228, RCV 6346
A beautiful specimen, choice EF with lustrous fields, perfectly centered on a large and heavy flan.
From the Mark Salton Collection (1914-2005)CPK03/26/24 at 13:17*Alex: Excellent. Superb portrait.
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02 Attica, Athenian DrachmObv: head of Athena facing r., crested Attic helmet with three olive leaves and floral scroll, almond shaped eye.
Rev: owl standing r. with erect posture, tail feathers as a single prong, head facing forward, an olive sprig to the l., A☉E downward to the r., all within incuse square.
Denomination: silver drachm; Mint: Athens; Date: 454 - 404 BC1; Weight: 4.22g; Diameter: 15mm; Die axis: 270º; References, for example: BMC Attica vol. 11, 74; SNG Lockett 1851; SNG Cop vol. 14, 43 var. mention of crescent; Svoronos Athens pls. 11.19 - 17.29 passim; SGCV I 2527; Kroll 10; SNG Sweden 1481; SNG München 61; HGC 4, 1631.
Notes:
1This is the date given in HGC 4 and SNG München.
Provenance: Ex. Kirk Davis March 12, 2024; Ex. Malter Galleries, with their tag indicating Ex. Kurpfälzische Münzhandlung, June 3, 1977.
CLICK FOR SOURCESTracy Aiello03/25/24 at 13:06*Alex: I agree, lovely little coin.
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05 Attica, Athenian TritartemorionObv: Head of Athena r. wearing Attic helmet with three olive leaves and a floral scroll, profile eye.
Rev:, E☉A within three crescents - horns inward - arranged in a circle, all within incuse square.
Denomination: silver tritartemorion; Mint: Athens; Date: c. 400/390 - 294 BC1; Weight: .78g; Diameter: 9mm; Die axis: 0º; References, for example: Traité p. 102 no. 36 pl. CXC 21 - 24, var. two legend arrangements and two arrangements indistinguishable; Svoronos Athens pl. 17, 44 - 48, var. legend arrangement; SGCV I 2542, var. legend arrangement; Kroll 21 a and b, pl. 3, 21a2; SNG München 118 - 122, var. legend arrangement; HGC 4, 1668, var. legend arrangement.
Notes:
1This is the date given in HGC 4.
2Kroll’s referenced legend arrangement is different than on this coin, although he does state that variations exist. He does not enumerate those variations.
Provenance: Ex. cgb.fr Numismatics March 12, 2024
Photo Credits: cgb.fr Numismatics
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Tracy Aiello03/25/24 at 13:05*Alex: Nice. I haven't seen that one before.
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Vespasian Denarius (Winged Caduceus, RIC II 686) v.2VESPASIAN, AD 69-79
AR Denarius (18.35mm, 3.26g, 6h)
Struck AD 74. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESP AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right
Reverse: PONTIF MAXIM around winged caduceus
References: RIC II 686 (R), RCV 2306
Lightly toned and lustrous. A magnificent portrait of Vespasian and an exemplar of the veristic style of Flavian portraiture.CPK03/23/24 at 23:47*Alex: Superb!
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Marcus Aurelius Denarius (Seated Victory, RIC III 303 var.) v.1MARCUS AURELIUS, AD 161-180
AR Denarius (18.15mm, 3.60g, 6h)
Struck AD 174. Rome mint
Obverse: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVIII, laureate and cuirassed bust of Marcus Aurelius right
Reverse: IMP VII COS III, Victory seated left, holding patera and palm
References: RIC III 303 var. (bust type), MIR 281-4/35
Toned with an outstanding portrait. An extremely rare variant featuring a cuirassed bust.
This coin illustrated on wildwinds.comCPK03/12/24 at 10:10*Alex: Wow. Great coin.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Domitian, AE Quadrans, RIC II 250DOMITIAN, AD 81-96
AE Quadrans (17.62mm, 2.58g, 6h)
Struck AD 84/5. Rome mint
Obverse: African rhinoceros, head down, charging left
Reverse: IMP DOMIT AVG GERM around large S C
References: RIC II 250, RCV 2835
A choice specimen, perfectly centered and well-struck from artistic dies.CPK03/11/24 at 11:00*Alex: Great coin! Love the Rhino.
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Chersonesos, Thrace, c. 386 - 338 B.C. Silver hemidrachm, Weber 2422; BMC Thrace p. 185, 43; McClean II 4071; HGC 3.2, 1437; SNG Cop -, Choice gVF, attractive neat style, toned, Cherronesos (Gallipoli peninsula) mint, weight 2.323g, maximum diameter 14.1mm, c. 386 - 338 B.C.; obverse lion forepart right, head turned back left, tongue protruding; reverse quadripartite incuse with alternating shallow and deeper sunken quarters, pellet and VE ligature in one sunken quarter (pellet mostly off flan), pellet and five-point star (pentagram) in the opposite sunken quarter. Coin & photography ex Forum Ancient Coins.
This example is unusually well centered on the obverse, which motivated me to purchase it. Overall I believe it is an attractive coin. paul188803/10/24 at 23:40*Alex: Superb!
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43. Henry I.Penny, 1122-1124; Sandwich mint.
Obverse: +HENRICVS REX / Crowned bust, facing, holding sceptre.
Reverse: + VL N: SANǷI / Quatrefoil with star in center, pellets on limbs, and four lis around.
1.32 gm., 20 mm. North #870; Seaby #1275.
The moneyer's name can not be read. At Sandwich there were three moneyers who had a VL near the front of their names: Wulfric, Wulfwart, and Wulfstan.Callimachus03/10/24 at 16:40*Alex: Superb example of the type.
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Hadrian Sestertius Restitutori Hispaniae Obv.
HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Draped bust right
Rev.
RESTITVTORI HISPANIAE
Emperor standing left, raising the kneeling figure of Hispania holding branch, rabbit between
SC in ex.
134-138 AD
31.5mm 26.04g
RIC 952 Cohen 1272 BMC 1815
ancientdave03/09/24 at 21:28*Alex: Wow, great coin. Superb portrait and nice reverse.
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Bruttium, Terina didrachm/StaterHead of the nymph Terina left, hair tightly rolled in ampyx, with necklace, all within olive wreath
Nike seated left on hydria (amphora), holding wreath and kerykeion TEPINAION in left field.
Terina, Bruttium
445-425 BCE
6.43g
Regling, Terina 13 (dies K/λ); Kunstfreund 75 (same dies - prior to the die break); Holloway & Jenkins 14, N. Italy 2575. Sear 506.
Ex-Astarte YCA #2, lot 14
Regling's monograph from 1906 was the first die study of any Greek coinage to be published. The obverse die break is known from at least 4 other specimans (Roma, CNG, Nomos, Seaby's Coin & Medal bulletin April 1975, A236 and front cover) all sharing the same obverse and reverse dies. Further examination could possibly help place the coins in chronological order of striking based on die wear.
I missed out acquiring the Seaby coin when it was auctioned at the Geoffry Bell Toronto Coin Auction in 2017. Since then I've been on the lookout for one of these coins with the die break. 7 years later, I finally added one to my collection.Jay GT403/09/24 at 14:59*Alex: Nice coin, congratulations on finding it.
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CT 2.01.015; RIC VI 15Galerius, as Caesar, BI Nummus. London, c. AD 296-303. MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES, laureate and cuirassed bust right / GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI, Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopiae. 9.87g, 27mm, 12h.
Ex Roma Numismatics E-Sale 88; Lot 1360.Paulus J03/04/24 at 12:14*Alex: Excellent portrait.
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CT 10.02.011; RIC VII 300Fausta BI Nummus. London, c. AD 325. FLAV MAX FAVSTA AG, bareheaded and draped bust right / SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Empress, draped and veiled, standing left, holding two children in her arms; PLON in exergue. 3.35g, 19mm, 6h.
Ex 'Collection of a Romanophile' (Roma Numismatics E-Live Auction 6, 25th March 2023, Lot 405).
Ex Paul Munro-Walker Estate (Roma Auction XIII, 23rd March 2017, Lot 1289).
CT Rarity: S (at least 20 known examples).Paulus J03/04/24 at 12:12*Alex: Great coin, and a hard one to find.
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CT 2.01.003; RIC VI 6a & 16ADiocletian BI Nummus. London, c. AD 296-303. IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right / GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Genius standing left, chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera and cornucopiae. 10.38g, 29mm, 6h.
Ex Brian Henry Grover Collection (Roma Numismatics E-Sale 72, 25th June 2020, Lot 1394).
CT Rarity: C (many examples).
An exceptional example of this issue, struck on a medallic flan and with a fine Allectan-style portrait. One of my favourite London mint coins in my collection.Paulus J03/04/24 at 12:11*Alex: Superb coin.
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CT 2.01.013; RIC VI 16 & 22Constantius I, as Caesar, BI Nummus. London, c. AD 296-303. CONSTANTIVS NOB C, laureate and cuirassed bust right / GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Genius standing left, modius on head, chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera and cornucopiae. 10.01g, 27mm, 6h.
Ex Numismatik Naumann Auction 130, 2nd July 2023, Lot 747.
CT Rarity: C (many known examples).Paulus J03/04/24 at 12:10*Alex: Lovely example, I like it.
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RIC 1144 Vespasian VariantÆ Dupondius, 12.58g
Lyon mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG COS III; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: PAX AVG; S C in field; Pax stg. l., with patera over altar and branch and caduceus
RIC 1144 var. (Radiate portrait). BMC -. BNC 803 var. (same).
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 225, 30 November 2023, lot 88. Ex Curtis Clay Collection. Ex roman-num, eBay, 19 June 2011.
An early Pax type struck in 71 unique to the Lyon mint. H. Mattingly in BMCRE writes 'The type of Pax sacrificing, which is peculiar to Lugdunum, conveys the thought of thanksgiving for peace and prosperity (cp. the caduceus held by Pax) restored.' At Rome a similar reverse was produced sans altar. The propaganda value of Pax for the new Flavian dynasty after the Civil War and Jewish Rebellion cannot be underestimated. Unique with laureate portrait, RIC records this variety only with a radiate bust. Same obverse die as BNC 801.David Atherton03/04/24 at 12:05*Alex: Nice!
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BCC RI19x Septimius Severus Roman Imperial
Septimius Severus 193-211CE
AR Denarius
OBV:L SEPT SEV PERT
A[VG IMP VIII] laur. bust rt.
REV:MVNIFICENTIA AVG
Elephant to right.
AR 17x19mm. 2.87gm. Axis:0
RIC IV 82 RSC III 348v-drome03/03/24 at 12:16*Alex: Nice coin, love the elephant.
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 542.06c.4.B.B, Ticinum, MARTI PACIF, Bust-B, -/-//ΔXXI, Mars walking left, S, #1112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 542.06c.4.B.B, Ticinum, MARTI PACIF, Bust-B, -/-//ΔXXI, Mars walking left, S, #1
avers: IMP C PROBVS AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust right. (B)
reverse: MART I PACIF, Mars walking left, holding an olive branch, spear, and shield. (B)
exergue: -/-//ΔXXI, diameter: 22,0mm, weight: 3,81g, axes: 0h,
mint: Ticinum, 6th-emission, 4th off., date: 279 A.D.,
ref: RIC V-II 542.06c.4.B.B, S,
Q-001quadrans02/29/24 at 21:28*Alex: Great portrait
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Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IVa 214Septimius Severus AR denarius
3.11g, 18.6mm, 180 degrees, Rome mint, 207 CE
Attribution: RIC IVa 214. Cohen 498. BMCRE V 541.
O: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right.
R: P M TR P XV COS III P P, Trophy, standing captive right, seated captive left.
6 examples in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.101.
Ex-Roma Numismatics E-sale 116, lot 821, January 18, 2024; Ex-Roma Numismatics E-sale 48, lot 688, July 27, 2018.Ron C202/26/24 at 11:26*Alex: Congratulations. Nice find Ron.
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035. Philip I 244-249. AR Antoninianus. Felicitas standingAR Antoninianus. Rome. 3.34 g, 21mm.
Obv: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG.
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: P M TR P IIII COS II P P.
Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia.
RIC 4.
LordBest02/26/24 at 11:22*Alex: Excellent!
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RIC 1507 VespasianÆ20, 3.89g
Ephesus (?) mint, 77-78 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVGVST; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: PON MAX TR P P P COS VIII CENS; S C in field; Victory adv. l., with shield
RIC 1507 (R2). BMC -. BNC -. RPC 1477 (0 spec.).
Ex Numismad Auction 12, 5-6 January 2024, lot 817.
Late in Vespasian's reign a rare series of orichalcum bronze coins were struck in Asia Minor at an unknown mint. Although imperial in appearance, the style, weight system, and metal used all point to a mint other than Rome. Due to their extreme rarity today, they could not have been struck for any great length of time (the date cannot be narrowed down any further than Vespasian's COS VIII, 77-78 AD). The types consist of ones variously copied from either Rome or Lugdunum (such as this Victory type) or local provincial issues. A stylistic similarity with the earlier 'o' mint denarii possibly struck at Ephesus has been noted by both RIC and RPC. The entire issue is very rarely encountered in trade. This particular Victory variety is missing from all the major collections.
My assumption is that a piece like this did not have wide circulation beyond the region of mintage. Orichalcum was not used for such small bronze denominations at Rome and would have been a baffling coin to your average Roman pleb. David Atherton02/21/24 at 13:58*Alex: Great coin, and it looks even better in the video.
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England (Anglo-Saxon): silver penny of Aethelred II (978-1016 AD), struck ca. 997-1003 ADlordmarcovan02/19/24 at 16:01*Alex: Great tone, very very nice.
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Ancient Byzantine Empire: gold tremissis of Justinian I, ca. 527-565 ADlordmarcovan02/19/24 at 15:59*Alex: Beautiful example
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Constantius II FEL TEMP REPARATIO from NicomediaConstantius II
A.D. 348-351
20mm 3.4g
D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG; diademed, draped & cuirassed bust left, holding globe.
FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Emperor bare headed and in military dress standing left, holding labarum in his right hand, resting left hand on shield. Two bound captives standing and leaning to the left before him.
In ex. SMNA
RIC VIII Nicomedia 67
The two captives FTR was most likely issued to celebrate the victory of the Roman Army under the command of Constantius II at the Battle of Singara, which occurred in A.D. 344. The Roman Empire claimed to have defeated the Sassanid Army led by Shapur II, but in reality the Persians broke off the siege, as Shapur II probably realized his forces were spread too thin.
Victor C02/17/24 at 11:54*Alex: Nice example
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079 B.C., L. Papius, Republic AR-Denarius Serratus, Crawford 384/1., Bonnano 052, Griphon leaping right, Shoe or wine-skin, L•PAPI, #1079 B.C., L. Papius, Republic AR-Denarius Serratus, Crawford 384/1., Bonnano 052, Griphon leaping right, Shoe or wine-skin, L•PAPI, #1
avers: Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat skin tied under the chin. Behind the head, symbol: Goblet.
reverse: Griphon leaping right, below symbol: Shoe or wine-skin. L•PAPI in exergue.
exergue: -/-//L•PAPI, diameter: 18,5-19,5mm, weight: 3,83g, axis: 7h,
mint: Rome, date: 79 B.C.,
ref: Crawford 384/1, Symbol pair Bonnano 052, Babelon 98, Sydenham 773,
Q-001quadrans02/17/24 at 11:46*Alex: Nice coin, I like the griphon.
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Roman Empire, Agrippa, AsObv. M AGRIPPA L F COS III, Head left, wearing rostral crown.
Rev. S C, Neptune standing left, holding small dolphin and trident.
Mint: Rome, 37-41 AD.
29mm 11.34g
RIC Gaius 58; BMC Tiberius 161; RCV 1812.
Provenance:
Ex Dr. Eugen Merzbacher, Auction 15th November 1910, lot 1339.
Ex Münzen & Medaillen AG, Auction 43, 12th November 1970, lot 282.
Ex Frank Sternberg AG, Auction 3, 30th November 1973, lot 48.
Ex Sotheby's, Auction 7th March 1996, lot 151.
Ex Collection M.F. Price
Ex Stack's, Auction 3rd December 1996, lot 114.
Ex Noonans, Auction 5th December 2023, lot 253.
The very talented and ambitious Agrippa held high state positions at a young age. In his lightning career, he won important victories at the age of 27 as fleet chief for his closest friend Augustus. In the year 21 B.C. He married Julia, daughter of Augustus, who then declared him his co-regent and successor. Through his designated buildings - e.g. B. water pipes and thermal baths - Agrippa contributed significantly to the infrastructure of ancient Rome. The Pantheon in Rome is still admired today. At the age of only 51, he died due to an injury, a well-respected man in Campania.kc02/03/24 at 16:03*Alex: Great portrait
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B 004 Justinianus I. (527-565 A.D.), SB 0201, ANNO/XIII//A/NIK, AE-Follis, (40 Nummia), Nikomedia, Year XIII,B 004 Justinianus I. (527-565 A.D.), SB 0201, ANNO/XIII//A/NIK, AE-Follis, (40 Nummia), Nikomedia, Year XIII,
avers: D N IV STINI ANVS P P AVG, Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing holding cross on globe and shield; cross to right.
reverse: Large M, "A/N/N/O" to left, cross above, regnal year "X/II/I" to right, officina letter "A" below, mintmark NIK.
exergue: ANNO/XIII//A/NIK, diameter: mm, weight: g, axis:h,
mint: Nikomedia, date: A.D., ref: SB 0201, p-66
Q-001quadrans02/03/24 at 15:46*Alex: Great patina, superb coin
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Claudius I: Augustus 41-54 ADClaudius I AR Denarius, 50-51 AD
Denomination: AR Denarius
Year: 50-51 AD
Bust: Laureate Head Right
Obverse: TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG PM TR P X IMP PP
Reverse: No Legend
Type: Oak Wreath, SPQR / PP / OB CS within
Mint: Rome
Weight & Measures: 3.9g
RIC: RIC 1, 54
Provenance: Original Skin Coins (December 2023), Ex Kuenker
Translation: OB: Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Pontifex Maximus Tribunicia Potestate X Emperor Pater Pontifex. Tiberius Claudius Caesar, emperor, high priest, holder of tribunician power for the 10th time, supreme commander, and father of the nation.
Transaltion: Rev: Senatus Populus Que Romanus Pater Patriae Ob Cives Servatos. The Senate and the roman people to the father of the nation, the savior of the citizens.
Notes: The reverse of this...denarius depicts the Corona Civica or “Civic Crown,” the second highest military decoration of the Republic, which took the form of a chaplet of oak leaves woven into a wreath. It was awarded to a citizen who had saved the lives of his fellow citizens by defeating or slaying an enemy of the state. The recipient was required to wear the wreath at any public gathering. Julius Caesar won the award for his actions during the Siege of Mytilene in 81 BC, which gained him immediate entry into the Senate. Augustus was voted the honor by the Senate for ending the destructive Roman civil wars. Caligula was granted the honor for “saving” Rome from the tyranny of Tiberius. Ironically, Claudius was bestowed the Corona Civica for saving Rome from the tyranny of Caligula-From CNGJustin L102/01/24 at 13:52*Alex: Very nice.
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Nero: Augustus 54-68 ADNero AR Denarius, 50-51 AD
Denomination: AR Denarius
Year: 64-68 AD
Bust: Laureate Head Right
Obverse: NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS
Reverse: No Legend
Type: Salus seated left, holding patera
Mint: Rome
Weight & Measures: 18.5mm, 3.44 g, 6h
RIC: RIC 1, 60
Provenance: Ex CNG coin shop January 2023; EX CNG Feature Auction 117; Lot 500 (May 19-20, 2021); Ex San Vicente Collection
Translation: OB: Nero Caesar Avgvstvs; Nero Caesar Augustus
Translation: Rev: Salvs; Salus
Notes: Salus in roman religion is the goddess of safety and religion. A patera is a broad, shallow dish used in ancient Rome for pouring libations.
Justin L102/01/24 at 13:51*Alex: Great coin.
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129 Maxentius (306-307 A.D. Caesar, 308-313 A.D. Augustus), Ostia, RIC VI 045 S, AE-26, -/-//MOSTS, FIDES MILITVM AVG N, Fides standing left with the standard in each hand, #1129 Maxentius (306-307 A.D. Caesar, 308-313 A.D. Augustus), Ostia, RIC VI 045 S, AE-26, -/-//MOSTS, FIDES MILITVM AVG N, Fides standing left with the standard in each hand, #1
avers: IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG, Laureate head right.
reverse: FIDES MILITVM AVG N, Fides standing left with the standard in each hand.
exergue: -/-//MOSTS, diameter: 24,0-26,0mm, weight: 6,78g, axis: 0h,
mint: Ostia, date: 309-12 A.D.,
ref: RIC VI 045 S, p-325, Cohen 71, Sear 15010,
Q-001quadrans01/21/24 at 22:14*Alex: Lovely patina, really nice coin.
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 533.6b.6.F1.B., Ticinum, CONCORD MILIT, Bust-F1, -/-//ςXXI, Concordia standing left, R3 #1112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 533.6b.6.F1.B., Ticinum, CONCORD MILIT, Bust-F1, -/-//ςXXI, Concordia standing left, R3 #1
avers: VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield. (F1)
reverse: CONCORD MILIT, Concordia standing left, holding two ensigns. (B)
exergue: -/-//ςXXI, diameter: 21,5-23,0mm, weight: 3,68g, axis: 6h,
mint: Ticinum, date: 279 A.D., em.:6th., ph.:b., off.:6th., The 6th. officina is very rare !! R3
ref: RIC V-II 533.6b.6.F1.B., p-69,
Q-001quadrans01/19/24 at 13:09*Alex: Great coin!
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Trajan Sestertius Trajan's ColumnObv.
IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI
P P
Laureate and draped bust right, seen from the back
Rev.
SENATVS POPVLVS QVE ROMANVS
S C in field
Trajan's column surmounted by statue of Trajan on a square pedestal
ornamented with reliefs and two eagles
114-116 AD
36mm 24.70g
RIC 678 BMCRE 1024 Cohen 359 Woytek 537v Banti 110
Rare (R2)
Ex Gorny & Mosch Auction 160 Lot 2311 (2007)
Ex NAC Auction 114 Lot 1524 (2019)
ancientdave01/19/24 at 13:06*Alex: Wow. Great coin. Congratulations
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0009.0008, -/-//•K•A•, Bust-H2, RIC V-II 632.2b.0.H2.A., AE-Antoninianus, ADVENTVS PROBI AVG, Emperor riding left, Rare (R3), #1112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0009.0008, -/-//•K•A•, Bust-H2, RIC V-II 632.2b.0.H2.A., AE-Antoninianus, ADVENTVS PROBI AVG, Emperor riding left, Rare (R3), #1
avers: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding scepter surmounted by an eagle. (H2)
reverse: ADVENTVS PROBI AVG, Emperor riding left, right hand raised, left holding scepter; at foot, captive. (A)
exergue: -/-//•K•A•, diameter: 21,0-22,5mm, weight: 3,56g, axis: 5h,
mint: Siscia, 2nd. em., ph.b., - off., date: 277 A.D.,
ref: RIC V-II 632.2b.0.H2.A., Alf-9, No-8, Rare!!! (R3), LV:2 ex.,
Q-001quadrans01/12/24 at 21:45*Alex: Superb example Joe.
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 911.4a.1.H2.A., Cyzicus, SOLI INVICTO, Bust-H2, CM//XXIA, Sol left in spread quadriga, #1112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 911.4a.1.H2.A., Cyzicus, SOLI INVICTO, Bust-H2, CM//XXIA, Sol left in spread quadriga, #1
avers: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding scepter surmounted by an eagle. (H2)
reverse: SOLI INVICTO, Sol left in spread quadriga, raising right hand and holding the whip in left hand. No exergual line.(A)
exergue: CM//XXIA, diameter: 22,7-23,2mm, weight: 3,96g, axis: 6h,
mint: Cyzicus, 4th. emission, 5th. officina, date: 281 A.D.,
ref: RIC V-II 911.4a.1.H2.A., CM//XXIA, p-118,
Q-001quadrans01/12/24 at 01:57*Alex: Great coin!
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RIC 0774 Vespasian denariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head right
PON MAX TR P COS VI
Securitas seated left, head resting on raised arm
Rome, 75 CE
3.22g
RIC 774 (C)
Ex-Aphrodite Auction 18, lot 481 misattributed as RIC 772
A beautifully toned denarius in hand. Often times this coin is mistaken for the common Pax reverse (as was this one). The difference is in the position of the deities head resting on her arm. The pose is most likely taken from a cult statue of the goddess. Jay GT401/11/24 at 22:40*Alex: Superb portrait, great coin.
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tray of assorted rulers from Mildenhall Hoard of 1833tray of assorted rulers from Mildenhall Hoard of 1833
The Mildenhall Hoard was discovered in 1833. There were 1,286 coins from the 3rd century. One was a denarius of Caracalla and the rest were antoniniani from Valerian to Aurelian.The Probus coin was also found in the vicinity; but is not part of the hoard.Victor C01/10/24 at 14:26*Alex: Very interesting.
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0017.0004, P//KA, Bust-H2, RIC V-II 646.7b.1.H2.C., AE-Antoninianus, CLEMENTIA TEMP, Emperor and Jupiter, R2 #1112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0017.0004, P//KA, Bust-H2, RIC V-II 646.7b.1.H2.C., AE-Antoninianus, CLEMENTIA TEMP, Emperor and Jupiter, R2 #1
avers: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG, Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by an eagle. (H2)
reverse: CLEMENTIA TEMP, Emperor standing right, holding sceptre surmounted by an eagle, receiving globe from Jupiter standing left, holding sceptre. (C)
exergue: P//KA, diameter: 21,0-21,5mm, weight: 4,66g, axis: 7h,
mint: Siscia, 7th. emission, 1st. off., date: 280 A.D.,
ref: RIC V-II 646.7b.1.H2.C., Alf-17, No-4, R2!
Q-001quadrans01/08/24 at 22:58*Alex: Great coin. I like it.
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032p Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, RPC III 6131, AR-Tetradrachm, L/K-A, Demeter standing facing, #1032p Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, RPC III 6131, AR-Tetradrachm, L/K-A, Demeter standing facing, #1
avers: AYT KAIC TΡA AΔΡIANOC CEB, Laureate head of Hadrian, right (drapery on the left shoulder ?).
reverse: L/K-A, Demeter standing facing, head left, wearing crescent, holding ears of corn and torch.
exergue: L/K/A//--, diameter: 24,5-25,0mm, weight: 13,54g, axis: 11h,
mint: Egypt, Alexandria, date: 136-137 A.D., L-KA Year 21.,
ref:
RPC III 6131,
Emmet 832,
Milne 1519-1520, 1525,
Geissen 1209,
Dattari 1335,
Kampmann-Ganschow 032.720,
Köln 1209,
BMC 579,
Sear -,
Q-001
Note: Ex Savocaquadrans12/31/23 at 17:34*Alex: Great coin!!
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00098 Larissa Profile Left, Horse Prancing RightThessaly Greece, the City of Larissa
Obv: [ΛAPlΣA in small letters l. and up], head of Larissa facing l., hair bound at top of head, triple drop earring, pearl necklace. All within a border of dots.
Rev: Bridled horse with tail in an upright curl prancing r. on ground line, ΛAP above, I in front of horse’s head, ΣAI down and in front, ΩN up and behind.
Denomination: silver drachm; Mint: Larissa; Date: c. 370 - 360 BC1; Weight: 5.78g; Diameter: 19mm: Die axis: 330º; References, for example: Hermann Group V, pl. IV, 16; Liampi 1992, 25; Lorber 2008, pl. 45, 100; BCD Thessaly I 1133; BCD Thessaly II 183; HGC 4, 448.
Notes:
1This date range fits within BCD Thessaly I and II, Lorber 2008, and HGC 4.
Despite the absence of ΛAPlΣA in tiny letters in front of Larissa’s head (with 25x magnification I can detect what are perhaps very, very faint indications of parts of the legend), the shape of the mouth, the chin, and the stray lock of hair in front of Larissa’s forehead lead me to determine that this is an example of BCD Thessaly I 1133 and II 183 and not 1134 and 184 respectively. Thus, this is an example of, per BCD Thessaly I and Lorber 2008, Larissa’s profile in the style of Euainetos at Syracuse.
Provenance: Ex. CNG Electronic Auction 505 December 1, 2021 Lot 124, from the Sigmund collection.
Photo Credits: CNG
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Tracy Aiello12/31/23 at 13:18*Alex: Lovely coin, beautiful portrait.
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00091 Thessalos Wrestling Bull Left, Horse Galloping RightThessaly Greece, the City of Larissa
Obv: The hero Thessalos1 to l. naked, except for chlamys around his shoulders and petasos, flying in the air, attached to his neck by a cord, holding with both hands the head of a bull leaping l. All within a border of dots.
Rev: ΛΑΡΙ above to the r., ΣΑΙΑ below to the r., bridled horse galloping r., ground line. All within incuse square.
Denomination: silver drachm; Mint: Larissa; Date: c. 420 - 400 BC2; Weight: 5.83g; Diameter: 19mm: Die axis: 180º; References, for example: Herrmann Group III Series H Rev. I; BCD Thessaly II 174; HGC 4, 420.
Notes:
1Considered the ancestor of all Thessalians. The figure is also sometimes considered to be Jason (of Jason and the Argonauts), who according to one tradition was the father of Thessalos (HGC 4, p. 132).
2This is the date given in HGC 4. According to Lorber 2008 this coin should be placed in the revived bull wrestling drachm coinage, beginning c. 450 - 440 BC.
Provenance: Ex Gorny and Mosch Auction 269 Lot 298
March 3, 2020; Ex Gorny & Mosch Auction 212 Lot 1461 March 5 and 6, 2013
Photo credits: Gorny and Mosch
CLICK FOR SOURCESTracy Aiello12/31/23 at 13:15*Alex: Superb coin, great artistry, wonderful.
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00001 Larissa Profile Left, Jason’s Sandal RightThessaly Greece, the City of Larissa
Obv: Archaic representation of Larissa in profile to the l. All within a border of dots.
Rev: Jason’s sandal to the r., Λ - Α above. All within incuse square.
Denomination: silver obol; Mint: Larissa; Date: c. 500 - 479 BC; Weight: .65g; Diameter: 10mm: Die axis: 210º; References, for example: Weber 2826, pl. 109; Herrmann Group 1 Obolen; SNG Cop 90; BCD Thessaly I 1098 (this coin); HGC 4, 404.
Provenance: Ex. Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 133 Lot 53 21 Nov 2022, from the collection of “A Man In Love With Art.”; Ex. BCD Thessaly Nomos AG Auction 4 Lot 1098 May 10, 2011.
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Photo Credits: Numismatica Ars ClassicaTracy Aiello12/31/23 at 13:12*Alex: Nice coin, love the bust.
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Trajan Sestertius Alim ItalObv.
IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TRP COS VI P P
Laureate head right
Rev.
SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI
S C
ALIM ITAL in ex.
Abundantia standing left, holding corn-ears and cornucopiae, child at foot left
112-117 AD
32mm 23.40g
RIC II 604 Cohen 11
ancientdave12/28/23 at 13:11*Alex: Great coin. Nice patina too.
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Roman Empire, Faustina Sr., Augusta 25 February 138 - Early 141, Wife of Antoninus Pius, gold aureus, RIC III AP356dFaustina Sr., Augusta 25 February 138 - Early 141, Wife of Antoninus Pius
SH33181. Gold aureus, SRCV II 4553 (same dies), Cayon 1765 (same), RIC III AP356d, Cohen II 98, BMCRE IV AP398, Choice EF, Rome mint, weight 6.923g, maximum diameter 19.8mm, die axis 180o, 147 - 161 A.D.; obverse DIVA FAVSTINA, diademed, draped and veiled bust left; reverse AVGVSTA, Ceres standing left, torch in right hand, scepter in left hand; very light hairline scratches; ex Numismatik Lanz auction 135, lot 745 (misattributed); ex Goldberg auction 44, lot 3704 (ICG AU 50); hints of red toning, bold and beautiful, struck with elegant dies!; scarceJoe Sermarini12/26/23 at 01:35*Alex:
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Licinius II. (317-324 A.D.), Aquilea, RIC VII 072T, -/-//AQT, AE-3 Follis, CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, VOT/•/V, R4! #1133 Licinius II. (317-324 A.D.), Aquilea, RIC VII 072T, -/-//AQT, AE-3 Follis, CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, VOT/•/V, R4! #1
avers: LICINIVS IVN NOB CAES, 6, B3, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right seen from back.
reverse: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, VOT/•/V in wreath.
exergue: -/-//AQT, diameter: 18,0-19,0mm, weight: 3,61g, axis: 0h,
mint: Aquilea, date: 320-21A.D.,
ref: RIC VII 072T, p-402, 3rd.off., R4!, Sear 15436,
Q-001quadrans12/24/23 at 16:26*Alex: Superb coin.
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133 Licinius II. (317-324 A.D.), Aquilea, RIC VII 072T, -/-//AQT, AE-3 Follis, CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, VOT/•/V, R4! #1133 Licinius II. (317-324 A.D.), Aquilea, RIC VII 072T, -/-//AQT, AE-3 Follis, CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, VOT/•/V, R4! #1
avers: LICINIVS IVN NOB CAES, 6, B3, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right seen from back.
reverse: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, VOT/•/V in wreath.
exergue: -/-//AQT, diameter: 18,0-19,0mm, weight: 3,61g, axis: 0h,
mint: Aquilea, date: 320-21A.D.,
ref: RIC VII 072T, p-402, 3rd.off., R4!, Sear 15436,
Q-001quadrans12/23/23 at 20:09*Alex: Great coin! Superb.
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VRBS ROMA from Trier with decorated helmetVRBS ROMA
A.D. 332- 333
17mm 2.5g
VRBS-ROMA; Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak; helmet decorated with a palm branch (or feather) and a volute on the bowl.
Rev.- She-wolf left with twins (Romulus and Remus); above, two stars.
In ex. TR•S
RIC VII Trier 542
This appears to be the only known example of Roma with a decorated helmet for the entire series.
Victor C12/19/23 at 22:54*Alex: Great bust of Roma
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RPC 1661 Titus HemidrachmΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΩΡ ΤΙΤΟϹ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ϹΕΒΑϹ
Laureate head of Titus, right
Nike standing, right, wreath in right hand, palm in left hand
Caesarea, Cappadocia
Undated but minted between 79-81 CE
1.82g
RPC 1661 (8 in core collections)
Ex-NBS web auction 20, lot 275
A scarcer coin minted while Titus was Augustus. Nice dark toning with some encrustation around the mouth and chin.
Jay GT412/19/23 at 16:44*Alex: Nicely toned too.
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Hadrian Denarius, 134-8, from the Ropsley (Lincolnshire) Hoard 2018, buried 150-2Hadrian (11 Aug 117 - 10 Jul 138 CE), Silver Denarius, Ropsley Hoard 21, RIC II 234d, RSC II 615, BMCRE III 608, Strack II 231, Hunter II -, SRCV I -, gEF, excellent portrait, well-centred and sharply struck on a tight flan, lightly toned, little wear, some hoard encrustations both sides, edge cracks, plain edge, weight 3.27g, composition Ag, diameter 18.0mm, thickness 2.62mm, die axis 210°, Rome mint, 134-8 CE; obverse HADRIANVS-AVG COS III P P, laureate head right; reverse FELICI-T-AS AVG (Happiness of the Emperor), Felicitas, draped, standing half-left, caduceus in right hand, olive branch in left; from the Roger Belmar Collection; ex Silbury Coins (15 Aug 2022); £350.00.
Sometime, during 150-2 CE in the North Eastern corner of the Roman province of Britannia, a citizen was compelled to bury his pot of 522 denarii, equivalent in value to around £12,500 ($15,684.99) in modern-day currency. A substantial amount given that a Roman soldier would have been paid around 300 denarii per year. The coins were reportedly found in a possible crude cist inside a Roman greyware vessel (complete but broken, with interior staining from coins).
The Ropsley (Lincolnshire) Hoard 2018 (LANCUM-F93E5B) comprised denarii, from Mark Antony (32 BCE) to Faustina II (152 CE), but many were of Hadrian (117-38 CE). The silver hoard was found in Lincolnshire on 16th March 2018 by a metal detectorist, not far from the Roman town of Ancaster (Causennis) and Ermine Street, the Roman road connecting London to Lindum Colonia (Lincoln) and Eboracum (York).
What compelled the citizen to bury the hoard we can only imagine; was it for safekeeping while he headed to market in nearby Ancaster (Causennis), just a short trip up Ermine Street or had he been asked to head north and help with the trouble caused by the Caledonians near Hadrian’s Wall? Perhaps they were stolen by a mischievous slave who was then caught, sold and could never return to recover his loot. Who knows for certain, but these coins were not recovered, at least not in Roman times. Intriguingly, burnt charcoal fragments were also recovered by British Museum conservators and scientifically identified as willow.Serendipity12/17/23 at 16:15*Alex: Nice coin, and interesting write up.
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Byzantine, Romanus III Gold HistamenonRomanus III Argyrus (12 Nov 1028 - 11 Apr 1034 CE), Gold Histamenon Nomisma, DOC III-2 1d, Morrisson BnF 43/Cp/AV/01, Ratto 1972, Sommer 43.2.2, SBCV 1819, Wroth BMC 2, coronation issue, EF, plain edge, weight 4.45g (AGW 0.1401oz), composition 0.979 Au, diameter 25.0mm, thickness 1.0mm, die axis 180°, Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey) mint, 12 Nov 1028 - 11 Apr 1034 CE; obverse + IҺS XIS RЄX-RЄϚNANTIҺm (Jesus Christ, King of Kings), Christ Pantokrator, bearded, enthroned facing on square-backed throne (Type IIa), with nimbus cruciger, wearing pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction and holding Book of Gospels by upper edge on left knee with left, pelleted double border surrounding; reverse ΘCЄ bOHΘ'-RωmAҺω (God-Bearer, help Romanus), MΘ (Mother of God) with macrons above centre, Virgin, nimbate, standing facing on right, wearing pallium and maphorium, raising left hand in benediction and crowning with right Romanus III, bearded, standing facing on left, wearing crown with cross and pendilia, sakkos and modified square pattern loros with four pellets on fold, holding right hand on breast and globus cruciger in left, pelleted double border surrounding; from the Roger Belmar Collection; ex Sovereign Rarities (1 Jan 2022); ex Roma Numismatics e-sale 90 (18 Nov 2021), lot 1497, acquired from European Collection; scarce; £1,200.00.
The image of Christ Pantokrator was one of the first images of Christ developed in the Early Christian Church and remains a central icon of the Eastern Orthodox Church. In the half-length image, Christ holds the New Testament in his left hand and makes the gesture of teaching or of blessing with his right.Serendipity12/17/23 at 16:12*Alex: Lovely coin, great iconography. I like it.
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B 004 Justinianus I. (527-565 A.D.), SB 0320, Ravenna, AR-1/2-Siliqua, Chi-Ro on globe, star both side, B 004 Justinianus I. (527-565 A.D.), SB 0320, Ravenna, AR-1/2-Siliqua, Chi-Ro on globe, star both side,
avers: D N IVSTINI ANVS P P AVG, Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
reverse: Monogram (Chi-Ro) on globe, at sides, stars. Around, laurel wreath.
exergue: */*//--, diameter: 12mm, weight: 0,72g, axis:6h,
mint: Ravenna, date: 552-564A.D., ref: SB 0320, p-84,
Q-001quadrans12/04/23 at 15:59*Alex: Wow. Superb coin.
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Nero Dupondius Head Left Macellum Magnum Obv.
NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P
Radiate head left
Rev.
MAC AVG
II in ex
S-C across fields,
Frontal view of the domed Macellum Magnum, male figure in niche on left, holding sceptre
64 AD
29mm 14.86g
RIC I 188 WCN 202ancientdave11/23/23 at 23:49*Alex: Nice Coin, Congratulations
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RIC 0700 Vespasian denarius IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head right
Oak wreath (Corona Civica), with legend OB CIVES above, SERVATOS below.
Rome 74 CE
3.01g
RIC 700 (R2)
Ex-Harlen J. Berk from the Curtis Clay Collection (with his ticket) Buy or Bid 224 lot 77, Ex-Gurbules Chicago Show April 1997
RIC cites just two specimens: in Shapwick Villa hoard and a private collection (pl. 6; from different dies). Only one other in Forum galleries (Atherton). A very rare coin.Jay GT410/17/23 at 11:25*Alex: Nice catch Jay.
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Apulian Black Glaze Lekythos. Ex Toledo Museum of Art 1912, ca. Late 4th Century BC. With a slightly rounded body, notched foot, and slender neck flaring to a wide flat lip. Single handle joining the neck and body. Ex Professor George N. Olcott, Columbia University, 189901912 (Olcott collection no. S 1672 and T-13); purchased from estate of Prof. Olcott, through his widow Zita Olcott, by Toledo Museum of Art in 1912, Accession no. 1912.1237. H. 7 5/8" (19.4 cm)..
paul188810/01/23 at 14:51*Alex: Lovely object
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Geta Silver Denarius, RIC 34b RomeObverse: P SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES, bare-headed draped bust right.
Reverse: PONTIF COS, Minerva standing left, right hand on shield and holding a spear.
Rome mint, Struck 207 CE, 18.5 mm diam. 2.5 g
RIC 34b, RSC 104, SR 7186
sold 3-2018
NORMAN K09/29/23 at 13:04*Alex: Very nice.
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Hadrian As Tyche 2Obv.
HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head right
Rev.
COS III
S C across fields
Tyche of Antioch seated to left on rocks, towered and holding grain ears, river-god Orontes swimming to left below
125-128 AD
24mm 10.81g
RIC II 680 BMCRE 1350 McAlee 544ancientdave09/29/23 at 13:02*Alex: Wonderful coin, great patina, great portrait and g...
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Titus Sestertius Triumphal Quadriga Obv.
T CAES VESP IMP PON TR POT COS II CENS
Laureate head right
Rev.
S C
Titus in slow Triumphal Quadriga ornamented with Victory riding right
73 A.D.
33.5mm 24.81g
RIC II 611 (Vespasian)
ancientdave09/29/23 at 12:56*Alex: Great coin, I love it.
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RIC 1120 Vespasian denariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG TR P
Laureate head right
IVDAEA DEVICTA
Palm tree; to left, Judaea standing left, hands bound in front.
Lugdunum; 71 CE, undated
2.88g
RIC 1120 (C); Hendin 6518 (R)
Ex-Atherton (for a few hours) :)
A much sought after and unique Judaea Capta denarius struck at Lyon (Lugdunum) in 71 CE. This example is solid silver with wonderful dark toning and hints of iridescence. The bottom of the letters in IVDAEA can just be made out on the reverse.
The vast majority of these denarii on the market today are plated contemporary forgeries. David Atherton states that nearly 60% of the Devicta coins he's seen in trade are plated. There are no known die links between plated and solid examples. However, because of the sheer amount of plated coins in existance, some have speculated that they are semi-official. The type is very difficult to attain on the market as either a fouree or solid silver. The forthcoming Addenda has changed the frequency from (C) to (R). Thanks to David for helping me secure this fantastic and historical piece!
Jay GT409/13/23 at 09:52*Alex: Congratulations, great find.
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C. Servilius C.f., Crawford 423/1C. Servilius C.f., gens Servilia
AR - Denarius, 3.99g, 17.71mm, 180°
Rome, 57 BC
obv. FLORAL PRIMVS (AL and MV ligate)
Head of Flora, wreathed with flowers, r., wearing necklace with pendants and crossshaped earring, hair in jeweled knot; behind lituus
rev. Two soldiers, helmeted and in short military cloak, stg. facing each other, each holding a shield over his left shoulder and a short sword upright in the righr hand; the shield of the r. soldier is decorated with a six-pointed star.
in ex. C.SERVEIL (VE ligate), on the r. side upwards C.F.
ref. Crawford 423/1; Sydenham 890; Kestner 3448; BMCRR 3817; Servilia 15
rare, about VF
Jochen08/27/23 at 22:49*Alex: Great coin.
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Marcus Aurelius Denarius PaxObv.
M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX
Laureate head right
Rev.
TR P XX IMP IIII COS III
PAX in ex.
Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae
166 AD
17.5mm 2.72g
RIC 159 BMCRE 401 RSC 435
ancientdave08/20/23 at 12:48*Alex: Another nice coin!
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Antoninus Pius Denarius Consecratio Eagle on AltarObv.
DIVVS ANTONINVS
Bare head right
Rev.
CONSECRATIO
Eagle standing right on altar, head left
161 AD
18.5mm 2.64g
RIC 431 [Aurelius] RSC 156 BMC 48ancientdave08/20/23 at 12:46*Alex: Great example.
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Antoninus Pius Denarius TranquilitasObv.
IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P
Laureate head right
Rev.
TR POT XIIII COS IIII
TRANQ in exergue
Tranquilitas standing right with rudder & corn ears
150-151 AD
19mm 3.10g
RIC 202 RSC 825 BMC 736ancientdave08/20/23 at 12:45*Alex: I agree and a sharp reverse as well.
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37. Harthacnut.Penny, 1035-1042; Lund, Denmark (now Sweden) mint.
Obverse: +HARÐECNVT / Crowned and cuirassed bust of Harthacnut.
Reverse: +TOCI ON LVDI / Cross, with a crescent in the second and fourth quarters.
Moneyer: Toci.
1.02 gm., 17 mm.
Seaby #1170.
This coin has a provenance going back to 1897. It was part of the Hyman Montagu (1844-95) Collection. Sold by Sotheby's, 16 November, 1897; Part V, lot 49. Illustrated on plate 1. The sale catalogue -- which is online -- has the buyer (Lincoln) and the selling price (8 shillings) written in. The buyer was W.S. Lincoln & Son, a coin dealer in London during the latter part of the 19th century.
Link to sale catalogue: https://archive.org/details/montagucollectio00soth_6/page/n9/mode/2upCallimachus08/19/23 at 14:24*Alex:
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05. Epaticcus.AR unit, ca 25-35 AD.
Obverse: EPATI / Bust of a man (Hercules ?).
Reverse: Eagle standing on snake, wings spread.
1.34 gm., 11 mm.
Seaby #356 (old #113); VA #580-1.Callimachus08/19/23 at 14:22*Alex: Very nice
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Caracalla, Bimetallic SestertiusObv. M AVR ANTONINVS PIVS FELIX AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right.
Rev. P M TR P XVII IMP III COS IIII P P, emperor, accompanied by two officiers, standing r. on platform, haranguing soldiers behind, standards, in ex. S C.
Mint: Rome, 214 A.D.
32mm 32.71g
RIC 525c var. (draped bust); Banti 59
Provenance:
Ex Bertolami, Auction 12, 29th October 2014, lot 863.
Before a battle, or on parade, the emperor would address his troops in an event known as an adlocutio cohortium (address to the cohorts). This was an important opportunity for the emperor to be present among his troops and inspire morale and esprit de corps among them. A sestertius of Gaius (Caligula), issued on behalf of a donative for the Praetorian Guard, was the first to employ the adlocutio as a reverse type. Similar subsequent issues were minted to emphasize the emperor's perceived, if not actual, role as military commander. The present specimen commemorates Caracalla's victory against the Germans and his preparations for a Persian war. Caracalla idolized Alexander the Great and, as other emperors before him, wished to recreate his successes in the east. Thus, in 214 AD, after having been proclaimed "Alexander" at Philippopolis in Thrace, he assembled his troops, who had been outfitted as Macedonians, and proceeded into Asia Minor. Caracalla's ambitions were, however, hampered by his own unfit physical and mental state; over the next three years the campaign degeneratged into near-chaos and ended with Caracalla's murder.
(written by CNG, 2003)kc08/10/23 at 14:13*Alex: Superb.
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The Roman Empire. Caracalla AR AntoninianusThe Roman Empire. Caracalla AR Antoninianus. Rome, AD 215. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P, radiate lion, walking left with thunderbolt in its jaws. RIC 273; BMCRE 150; RSC 322. 4.98g, 23mm, 12h.
Ex Roma Numismatics E-Sale 57, 30th May 2019, lot 965.
Ex Michael Kelly Collection of Roman Silver Coins (Spink, 7th November 2018, lot 517).
‘For I do not fear death in any form, and it is my desire to end my days in warfare. There should a man die, or nowhere’ (Dio 78.3.2).
On the reverse of this stunning silver antoninianus of Caracalla we see a powerful lion, resplendent with a radiate crown and carrying a thunderbolt in it’s powerful jaws. It is engraved with remarkable detail; even the lion’s ribs are visible, and there is a hint of golden irridesence around it’s head. The obverse portait of Caracalla, who would have been 27 years old at the time, is equally imposing. He was the first emperor to issue coins with the radiate lion and thunderbolt, a type that was also adopted by several later emperors including Aurelian, Maximian and Diocletian. It also appeared on Romano-British coins of the usurper Carausius, with reverse legends denoting courage. During Caracalla’s reign the radiate lion was not restricted to any particular denomination or metal, appearing on the aureus, denarius, antoninianus, sestertius and as. But why did Caracalla use this imagery in the first place?
There have been several theories put forward over the years. Some suggest that the lion has military significance, such as the lion reverse types honouring specific legions during the reign of Gallienus. Indeed, Caracalla did found a military unit known as the Leones (‘Lions’), but surely there would be a reference to the unit in the reverse legend, as is the case with the coins of Gallienus.
Other scholars have put forward the association of the lion with Egypt and the East in Roman imagery. At the time of the coin’s issue Caracalla has just departed Alexandria and was planning war with the Pathian empire in the east. The radiate crown has been suggested to symbolise Sol, the sun god. Contempory engraved gems from Egypt also depict a lion-headed god sporting a radiate crown, suggesting a syncretic merging of solar worship with other Eastern cults that saw its full fruition during the reign of emperor Aurelian in the cult of Sol Invictus. Some authors have therefore speculated that the lion is intended to represent Roman dominance over the east.
However, there are issues with this theory. It fails to explain why later Western emperors, such as Postumus and Carausius continue to use the imagery on their coins as they had no interest in the east after all. My preferred theory was posited by David Woods in a short article that appeared in 2018. He makes the case that the radiate lion actually stems from Caracalla’s fascination with Alexander the Great, as recorded by Cassius Dio and Herodian. He goes on to explain that Plutarch of Chaeronea once described ominous dreams that each of Alexander’s parents had concerning the birth of their future son. In Olympia’s dream her womb was struck by a thunderbolt, causing a fire to break out. In Philip’s dream he placed a seal upon his wife’s womb, and the device of the seal was the figure of a lion. Woods argues therefore that these dreams have obvious relevance to the interpretation of the radiate lion with thunderbolt; in that Caracalla had intended association with Alexander the Great, and his great courage.
He goes on to say that when later emperors used this design they may have done so in imitation of Caracalla’s striking design, but that the knowledge of a specific connection to Alexander may have faded over time. Paulus J08/08/23 at 16:35*Alex: Superb coin.
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RIC II 1² Vespasian 0554Obv.: T CAES IMP VESP CENS
Rev.: PONTIF MAXIM
Vespasian 69-79, Titus als Ceasar, Denar 73, Rom, 19mm 3,55g, ss-vz, (R), INV:R189
Ex. Leu A26 Lot 38, 08.07.2023 Dirk J08/08/23 at 12:44*Alex: Outstanding example, you have a wonderful collecti...
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RIC II 1² Vespasian 0016Obv.: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Rev.: CAESAR AVG F COS CAESAR AVG F PR
Vespasian 69-79, Denar 70, Rom, 17mm 3,50g, ss, (R), INV:R188
Ex. Leu A26 Lot 36, 08.07.2023 / Ex. Solidus A6 Lot 265, 19.07.2015
Ex. Gorny&Mosch A224 Lot 480, 13.10.2014 / Ex. Naumann A16 Lot 844, 04.05.2014Dirk J08/08/23 at 12:41*Alex: Wow. Superb coin.
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Marcus Aurelius Dupondius MercuryObv.
M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVII
Radiate head right
Rev.
RELIG AVG IMP VI COS III
S C
Mercury standing, front, holding patera and caduceus
172 - 173 AD
26mm 9.90g
BMC 1461 RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1073
ancientdave08/08/23 at 12:38*Alex: Nice example of an unusual type!
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Marcus Aurelius As Tiber Seated LeftObv.
M ANTONINUVS AVG TR P XXIX
Laureate head right
Rev.
IMP VII COS III
S C
River god Tiber reclining left, resting
hand on prow of galley, leaning on jug from which waters flow
174-175 AD
25mm 11.27g
RIC 1142 Cohen 348 Sear 5065
ancientdave08/08/23 at 12:36*Alex: Great reverse, nice coin.
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Constantine I VIRTVS AVGG ET CAESS NN from TicinumConstantine I
A.D. 306
28mm 8.7g
CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear.
VIRTVS AVGG ET CAESS NN; Prince with shield on left arm, galloping right and spearing kneeling foe; second foe (holding sword?) prostrate on ground; A in left field.
In ex. TT
RIC VI Ticinum 72
Victor C08/07/23 at 12:12*Alex: Superb coin.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Geta, Bimetallic MedallionObv. P SEPTIMIVS GETA CAESAR, bare head and cuirassed bust right, holding spear over shoulder.
Rev. Minerva standing right, holding spear and resting on shield, facing Neptune seated left, holding trident; between them, table on which is a vase; on background a small winged figure; in ex. COS II.
Mint: Rome, 208 AD.
45mm 79.39g
Gnecchi - (cfr. for reverse type vol. II, pl. 52.5); C -.
Provenance:
Ex Bertolami, Auction 67, 11th July 2019, lot 455.
Apparently unique and unpublished. A prestigious medallion struck in high relief on a very large and thick flan
Very interesting medallion which must have relation with Athens, since the reverse seems to depict the dispute between Athena and Poseidon for the patronage of that city-state. The case was submitted to a plebiscite. The figure in the middle is counting the votes cast by the people into a jar, as was usual in ancient Greece elections. This legend is the subject of number 270 of the series "Monnaies de Légendes" from Emblemiste (written by Emblemiste, forum monnaie antique).kc08/07/23 at 12:10*Alex: Wonderful portrait, great reverse. Outstanding.
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RIC 1480 Vespasian MuleAR Denarius, 2.87g
Ephesus (?) mint, 76 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r., 'o' mint mark below neck
Rev: No legend; Domitian on horse l.; r. hand raised, sceptre in l
RIC 1480 (R3). BMC -. BNC -. RSC -. RPC -.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 224, 14 September 2023, lot 126. Ex Curtis Clay Collection.
The infamous 'o' mint denarii struck for Vespasian, Titus Caesar, and Domitian Caesar are thought to have been minted at Ephesus due to a similar 'o' mint mark previously used at that mint. The types are the same as those struck somewhat contemporaneously at Rome. Mules are a hallmark of the series, perhaps indicating a lack of care in their production, although the style is generally quite fine. This Vespasian denarius mule features a reverse that was originally struck for Domitian Caesar at Rome. The variety is listed as unique in RIC (citing the Jack Benedict Coll. which shares the same dies), this is possibly the fourth known specimen. Although it is likely a mule combining an obverse of Vespasian with a reverse intended for Domitian, the type has yet to be attested for Domitian at this mint! An unusual oversight considering the reverse commemorates Domitian's role in the Jewish War Triumph of 71.David Atherton08/07/23 at 12:09*Alex: I love the reverse. Great coin. Congratulations on...
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143 - Carausius - Antoninianus - RIC V Pt 2, 205Obv:- IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev:- CONCORDIA MILITV,, Emperor and Concordia standing facing each other clasping hands
Minted in Camulodonum, //C
Reference:- RIC V Pt 2, 205
3/42 gms, 23.16 mm. 180 degreesmaridvnvm08/05/23 at 09:52*Alex: Very nice Carausius coin. I like it.
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Roman Republic, C. Mamilius Limetanus82 BC
AR serratus denarius, 19mm, 3.69 g, 90°
Rome mint
O: Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus, caduceus at shoulder; I to left
R: C•MAMIL-LIMETAN (TA ligate), Ulysses walking right, staff in left hand, extending hand to greet his dog Argos
Ref: Crawford 362/1. Sydenham 741. RSC Mamilia 6.
Notes: This is one of my holy grail coins, the saddest part of my favorite book, Homer's Odyssey, where the disguised Odysseus meets his old dog, Argos, who recognizes him and then dies. The Mercury obverse is also stunning.
Ex-Jean Elsen Auction 155, Lot 828, June 2023, ex-Casa d'Aste Thesaurus, San Marino, with tagVirgil H08/04/23 at 15:36*Alex: Very nice coin, lovely tone.
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RIC 1373 VespasianAR Denarius, 3.01g
Uncertain mint, 69-71 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: MARS VLTOR; Mars adv. r., with spear and trophy
RIC 1373 (R3, this coin), BMC -. BNC -. RSC -.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 224, 14 September 2023, lot 107. Ex Curtis Clay collection. Ex CNG, MBS 43, 24 September 1997, lot 863.
In late October 69 the Second Battle of Cremona was fought between the legions of Vitellius and Vespasian. It resulted in the utter defeat of the Vitellian side and their slow retreat towards Rome. Not long afterwards the Spanish legions went openly for Vespasian, which up until that point had only been neutrally friendly toward him. Coins were quickly struck for Vespasian in the newly won province. Most of these are attributed to Tarraco and an unknown Spanish mint. Intriguingly, a small military issue was contemporaneously struck at an uncertain mint somewhere in the western empire - Mattingly thought perhaps Aquileia. The issue contains some stylistic affinities with the Spanish series, but more importantly, recent metal analysis by K. Butcher and M. Ponting show the silver content is almost identical to that of the Spanish coins. It is very likely these early military denarii were also struck in Spain in late 69 soon after the province went over to Vespasian. This unique Mars type with an unusual vertical obverse legend displays the typical portrait style of this rare military issue - small portrait with upward gaze in somewhat crude style. These denarii were likely struck in haste during the turmoil of late 69/early 70 as propaganda pieces by the pro-Flavian factions in the region. This specimen is the RIC reference coin, though not pictured in the plates.David Atherton08/04/23 at 11:12*Alex: Congratulations, nice find and great provenance.
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032 Sigismund, ( Sigismund of Luxemburg)., King of Hungary, (1387-1437 A.D.) AR-Denar, H-576, C2-121, U-449e., P-117-44, #01032 Sigismund, ( Sigismund of Luxemburg)., King of Hungary, (1387-1437 A.D.) AR-Denar, H-576, C2-121, U-449e., P-117-44, #01
avers: + mOn • SIGISmVnDI, Patriarchal (long!) cross.
reverse: + RЄGIS VnGARIЄ ЄT C, Four-part shield, Árpádian stripes, and Brandenburg eagle.
exergue, mint mark: *//--, diameter: 12,5mm, weight: 0,47g, axis:9h,
mint: Hungary, Moneyer: (?) (by Pohl), date: 1387-1389 A.D. (by Pohl),
ref: Huszár-576, CNH-2-121, Unger-449e., Pohl-117-44, Lengyel EK-III. 27/4/35,
Q-001quadrans08/04/23 at 11:09*Alex: Nice toning.
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Sicily Syracuse tetradrachmSicily, Syracus tetradrachm (c. 310-308 BC)
25.5mm; 16.39g; 6h.
o/ KOPAΣ. Head of Kore-Persephone r., wreathed with grain.
r/ AΓAΘOKΛEIOΣ. Nike standing r., erecting trophy. Triskeles to r.
ANS.669 - MIAMG.4957 ; Hoover 1536.T.MooT08/04/23 at 11:03*Alex: Wow. Beautiful coin.
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Seleucia, Seleukid Kingdom, 17 Alexander II. Zebinas, (128-123 B.C.), SC II. 2229.?, AE-20, IΣI/symbol/ΔΠP/-//--, BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ/AΛEΞANΔΡOY, Dionysus standing left, #1Seleucia, Seleukid Kingdom, 17 Alexander II. Zebinas, (128-123 B.C.), SC II. 2229.?, AE-20, IΣI/symbol/ΔΠP/-//--, BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ/AΛEΞANΔΡOY, Dionysus standing left, #1
avers: Diademed head of Alexander II. Zebinas right.
reverse: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ/AΛEΞANΔΡOY, Dionysus standing left, holding cantharus and thyrsus, ΔΠP inner left field, outer eft field IΣI above and club below.
exergue: IΣI/symbol/ΔΠP/-//--, diameter: 19,0mm, weight: 8,23g, axes: 0h,
mint: Antioch, Seleukid Kingdom, Alexander II. Zebinas, date: 128-123 B.C.,
ref: Seleukid Coins II. 2229.?,
Q-001quadrans08/03/23 at 12:37*Alex: Nice portrait.
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Seleucia, Seleukid Kingdom, 11 Alexander I. Balas, (150-145 B.C.), SC II. 1794e, AE-17, Serrate, BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΛEΞANΔΡOY, Owl standing, #1Seleucia, Seleukid Kingdom, 11 Alexander I. Balas, (150-145 B.C.), SC II. 1794e, AE-17, Serrate, BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΛEΞANΔΡOY, Owl standing, #1
avers: Diademed head of Alexander I. right.
reverse: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΛEΞANΔΡOY, Owl standing three-quarters right, head facing.
exergue: -/-//KΔA, diameter: 13,5-17,5mm, weight: 3,23g, axes: 1h,
mint: Seleukid Kingdom, Alexander I. Balas, Antioch, date: 150-145 B.C.,
ref: Seleukid Coins II. 1794e, HGC ?, Babelon?
Q-001quadrans08/03/23 at 12:34*Alex: Nice. I like this one too.
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Richard III. Groat of Tower Mint.England. York, Richard III. 1483-1485. AR Groat (2.70 gm, 24.9mm, 7h) Type 1 of London, 24 days to 20 July 1483. Crowned bust facing in tressure ☼RICΛRD DI GRAₓ RЄX ΛȠGLₓ Z FRΛȠC. Fleurs on cusps, except over crown. / Long cross pattée with ∴ in each qtr. ☼POSVI DЄVᙏˣΛ DIVTOR ЄˣᙏЄVᙏ | CIVI TΛS LOȠ DOȠ. VF. Unusual combination of initial marks: halved sun & rose (type 1/type 2). Bt. Silbury Coins, Bloomsbury Coin Fair, 2014. Small flan break. Spink SCBC 2154; North 1679.Anaximander08/02/23 at 22:48*Alex: Really nice example.
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