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RIC 0023 Titus DenariusIMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM
Laureate head left
TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P
Ceres seated left with corn ears, poppy and torch
Rome, after July 1, 79 CE
2.87g
RIC 23 (R3)
Ex-Biga Online auction 7, lot 768
This is the third known example of an extremely rare type. One from the Harry Sneh collection sold at the Gemini IX sale, 8 January, lot 333 (RIC reference coin, no image). The second example is found in the David Atherton collection. This being the 3rd, shares both obverse and reverse dies with the Atherton coin.Jay GT401/20/22 at 21:48David Atherton: Superb rarity!!
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RIC 1268 (V) Titus Æ AsT CAES IMP AVG F TR P COS VI CENSOR
Laureate head right
IVDAEA CAPTA SC
Palm tree; Judaea seated right; to left of tree, arms
Lugdunum (Lyon), 77-8 CE
8.15g
RIC 1268 Vespasian (C2)
Ex-Sarl Numis 31 France
A common but important type. Minted 8 years after the conquest of Judea by Titus. A reminder of Titus' military prowess and his place as his father's successor.Jay GT401/06/22 at 23:21David Atherton: Superb example!
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RIC 0938 VespasianIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
laureate head left
COS VIII
Mars standing left, holding spear and trophy
Rome, 77-8 CE
3.30g
RIC 938 (C)
Ex-NBS web auction 9 lot 1544Jay GT412/23/21 at 19:45David Atherton: Superb example!
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Persian Tarsos, Mazaios Satrap of Cilicia𐡁𐡏𐡋𐡕𐡓𐡆 ('B'LTRS' in Aramaic)
Baal of Tarsos seated left, holding holding eagle-tipped scepter; grain ear, grape-bunch, and Aramaic R in left field
MZDY ZY 'BRNHR' W ḤLK (Mazaios who is over Eber Nahara and Cilicia)
Lion bringing down bull above a pair of crenellated walls, each with four towers.
Tarsos, Cilicia 361/0-334 BC
10.74g
Casabonne Series 4, Group A; SNG BN 354-60 var. (control marks); SNG Levante 115
Ex-Dara Antiquities Auction 3, lot 1044
Hendin translates the Aramaic as "Mazaios who is over Eber Nahara and Cilicia." The similarity of this inscription and a descriptive phrase used in the Biblical texts of Ezra and Nehemiah has led to Hendin's suggestion that the walls on this coin represent the ones encompassing Jerusalem, which less than a century before had been rebuilt by Nehemiah, as related in the Books of Ezra and Nehemiah. Both Nehemiah and Mazaeus (Mazdai) were Persian court officials, so they used similar phraseology for administrative and geographical regions. Mazaeus was governor, or satrap, of the land of Beyond the River around 350 BCE. Governing from Tarsus, the administrative capital, Mazaeus is telling us that he is in charge of "Beyond the River."
(A fuller discussion of the subject is presented on pages 100-103 of the 4th edition of Hendin's Guide to Biblical Coins.)Jay GT412/10/21 at 03:33David Atherton: Love the reverse!
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Titus Hendin 6476ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΤΙΤΟ Σ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ
Laureate head of Titus right.
ΙΟΥΔΑΙΑΣ EAΛΩΚΥIΑΣ
Trophy, Judaea sits mourning left, her hands tied. Shield to the right of trophy
Caesarea Maritima,
13.45g
27mm
Hendin 6476, RPC 2313, Meshorer 384
Ex-Israeli dealer
Commemorating the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE. Not content with proclaiming Judaea Capta on the coins circulating in Rome, this one is minted for use in Judaea. This coin is another example of Roman propaganda and psychological subjugation of the inhabitants of Judaea. The common people would now have to use these coins in their everyday purchases and be reminded of Rome's victory.Jay GT411/19/21 at 02:46David Atherton: Nice example.
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RIC 1477A Vespasian DenariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Head of Vespasian, laureate, r., a small 'o' mint mark below neck
PON MAX TR P COS VII (from high l.)
Winged caduceus
Unknown "O" mint, 76 CE
3.04g
RIC 1477A (R3)
Ted Buttrey has assigned it 1477A in the upcoming RIC II.1 Addenda.
A unique specimen of the caduceus type from the rare and mysterious 'O' mint. This rare variant has the reverse legend starting from the upper left, all other known examples start from the lower right.
Currently 3 on Forum, 2 in my own gallery and 1 in David Atherton's. All double die matched.
Ex-Pelham Coins
Jay GT411/16/21 at 23:33David Atherton: Wonderful rarity! Can't go wrong with 'o...
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RIC 0245 Vespasian sestertius IMP CAES VESPAS AVG PM TR PPP COS III
Laureate head right
SALVS AVGVSTA SC
Salus seated left with patera and sceptre
Rome, 71 CE
23.15g
RIC 245 (C2)
Glossy red/brown patina in hand
Ex-Calgary CoinJay GT411/03/21 at 09:34David Atherton: Excellent portrait.
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RIC 0020 Titus DenariusIMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM
Laureate head of Titus right
TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P
Capricorn left, globe below
Reverse based on the coinage of Augustus
Rome 79 CE
3.06g
RIC 20 (R2)
Ex-Dara Museum E-Auction 2 lot 979
A very rare left facing Titus with an attractive portrait. Some encrustations remain on reverse.
Jay GT410/23/21 at 03:56David Atherton: Superb rarity!!
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Judaea First Revolt 1/8 Shekel Æ Soldלגאלת ציון (Palaeo-Hebrew inscription: "For the redemption of Zion"), omer cup
שנת ארבע (Paleo-Hebrew inscription: "Year four")
lulav bunch flanked by etrogs.
Jerusalem; 69-70 CE
4.83g
Hendin 1369; Meshorer 214
Ex-Savoca Blue Auction 115 lot 820 from the Tareq Hani collection
SOLD! To the Paterson collectionJay GT410/23/21 at 03:55David Atherton: Super addition!
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022a Titus (69-79 A.D. Caesar, 79-81 A.D. Augustus), RIC² 1037 (Vespasian), RIC II(1962) Not in (Vespasian), AE-As, Roma, VICTORIA AVGVST, S/C//--, Victory standing right on prow, Rare!, #1022a Titus (69-79 A.D. Caesar, 79-81 A.D. Augustus), RIC² 1037 (Vespasian), RIC II(1962) Not in (Vespasian), AE-As, Roma, VICTORIA AVGVST, S/C//--, Victory standing right on prow, Rare!, #1
avers: (T CAES)AR VESPASIANVS TR P COS VI, Head of Titus, laureate, left.
reverse: VICTORIA AVGVST, S-C, Victory standing right on prow, holding wreath and palm.
exergue: S/C//--, diameter: 26,0-28,2mm, weight: 12,01g, axis: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 77-78 A.D.,
ref: RIC² 1037 (Vespasian), RIC II(1962) Not in (Vespasian), R!,
Q-001quadrans09/29/21 at 23:40David Atherton: Great acquisition!
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RPC 1955 Vespasian TetradrachmΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ ΟΥΕϹΠΑϹΙΑΝΟϹ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ϹƐΒΑϹΤΟϹ
Laureate head right
ƐΤΟΥϹ ΝƐΟΥ ΙƐΡΟΥ Γ
Eagle with wreath in beak standing left, on club.; in left field, palm branch
Antioch, Syria
70-71 CE (Group 4, year 3)
14.46g; 30mm
RPC 1955; 12 specimens.
A scarcer type
Ex-Barakat
Minted just after the destruction of Jerusalem.
Fine style Syrian portrait in good silver. Nice toning in hand.
Jay GT409/03/21 at 03:37David Atherton: Fantastic portrait!
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Judaea First Revolt 1/8 Shekel Æ(לגאלת ציון) (Palaeo-Hebrew inscription: "For the redemption of Zion"), omer cup
(שנת ארבע) (Paleo-Hebrew inscription: "Year four")
lulav bunch flanked by etrogs.
Jerusalem; 69-70 CE
4.95g
Hendin 1369; Meshorer 214
Ex-Holyland (Shick) e-auction 16 lot 173 with export permit, ex-Menashe Landman collectionJay GT408/07/21 at 02:03David Atherton: Historically important addition.
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RIC 1185 VespasianIMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM TR P P P COS IIII
Laureate head right
T IMP AVG F COS II CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG F COS DESG II SC
Titus and Domitian standing front, each with spear and parazonium
Lugdunum (Lyons); 72 CE
25.00g
RIC 1185 (R2) very rare, only 2 on acsearch.
Ex-Roma e-Sale 87 lot 729 From the Antonio Carmona Collection. Improperly attributed to RIC 1186
Old cleaning scratches not as pronounced in hand. The lighting makes them appear deeper than they are.Jay GT408/07/21 at 02:02David Atherton: Superb rarity!
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RIC 0503 Titus dupondiusIMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII
Radiate head right
ROMA SC
Roma seated left on cuirass, with wreath and parazonium
Eastern Mint (Thrace?) 80-81 CE
after the deification of Vespasian
13.45g
RIC 503 (R)
NBS web auction 7 lot 432
Mattingly thought the mint for these coins with Latin legends was Lugdunum, but now it is believed to be in the Eastern Provinces, probably Thrace.Jay GT408/04/21 at 21:53David Atherton: Superb rarity!
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RIC 0506 Titus quadransIMP T CAES DIVI VES F AVG
Laureate head right
IVLIA AVGVSTA
Julia seateded left with patera and sceptre
Eastern mint (Thrace?) 80-81 CE, after the deification of Vespasian
4.05g
RIC 506 (R2)
Ex-Zeus Web Auction 18 lot 355
Mattingly thought the mint for these coins with Latin legends was Lugdunum, but now it is believed to be in the Eastern Provinces, probably Thrace.
Jay GT407/16/21 at 02:38David Atherton: Superb rarity!
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Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IVa 146aSeptimius Severus AR denarius
3.35g, 19.3mm, 0 degrees, Rome mint, 198-200 CE.
Attribution: RIC IVa 146a. Cohen 763. BMCRE V 143.
O: L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX, laureate head right.
R: VIRTVS AVG, Septimius on horseback prancing right, brandishing javelin at prostrate foe, right.
1 example in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.104.
Ex-Marc Breitsprecher #47524. Ex-Knobloch collection, Ex-Di Lauro collection.Ron C207/10/21 at 05:25David Atherton: Fantastic!
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DIADVMENIANDenario Diadumeniano 217-218 AC
Ceca: Roma
Peso: 3,04gr
Diam: 19,6 mm
RIC 108 Escasa
Ex Kunker EF/VF+
Anverso:M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIAN CAES
Reverso:PRINC IVVENTUTISJose Vicente A06/05/21 at 20:09David Atherton: Fantastic!
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RIC 0556 (V) Titus denarius T CAES IMP VESP CENS
Laureate head right
PONTIF TRI POT
Titus seated right on curule chair, with sceptre and branch
Rome, 73 CE
2.69g
RIC 556 (C), (Vespasian)
Ex-Aegean
Jay GT406/05/21 at 00:44David Atherton: Not as common as you would think!
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SOLD! Mylasa, CariaCARIA. Mylasa
Forepart of a roaring lion to right, head turned back to left.
Bird standing left; pellets to lower left and upper right; all within incuse square.
Mylasa, Caria Circa 420-390 BC.
AR Tetartemorion
4-5mm; 0.21g
SNG Kayhan 940-43 (Caria uncertain); SNG Keckman I 926-7; SNG Tübingen 3001 (Miletos).
SOLD Torex Feb 2022
Gold toning makes it appear like electrum
Ex- NBS Web Auction 5, lot 145 (incorrectly weighed 0.1g)Jay GT406/02/21 at 03:57David Atherton: Cute.
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Persian Tarsos, Mazaios Satrap of Cilicia𐡁𐡏𐡋𐡕𐡓𐡆 ('B'LTRS' in Aramaic)
Baal of Tarsos seated left, holding lotus-tipped scepter; grain ear and grape bunch to left.
MZDY (Maziaos)
Lion attacking stag left; O to lower left; all within incuse square.
Tarsos, Cilicia
361-334 BCE
9.95g
AR Stater
Sold as SNG France 2/319 (to be researched)
Ex-Colmar Collection FranceJay GT406/01/21 at 19:47David Atherton: Great type!
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0969 Hadrian, Cistophorus BITHYNIA Koinon of Bithynia mint, TempleReference.
RPC III, 969; RIC II 461b; Metcalf Metcalf B2
Issue Reverse legend includes COM BIT
Obv. IMP CAES TRA HADRIANO AVG P P
Laureate head right
Rev. COM - BIT (in field), ROM S P AVG (in entablature)
Octastyle temple on podium of three steps; three pellets in pediment
10.52 gr
27 mm
6h
Note.
The temple depicted is that of Roma and Augustus erected by the koinon of Bithynia at Nicomedia, of which no archaeological remains have been discovered.
Cistophori were produced in the name of the Commune Bithyniae only once, under Hadrian. The inscription on the frieze, reconstructed as ROM(ae) S(enatui) P(opulo) AVG(usto) and translated as "To Rome, the Senate, the People, and Augustus" tentatively identifies the building as a temple of Rome and Augustus at Nicomedia. No archaeological remains of this structure have as yet been found, and reconstructions of it are based entirely on the second century numismatic evidence. Both Tacitus and Dio Cassius report that in 19 BC Augustus did authorize the construction of a temple to Rome and himself at Pergamum, an event commemorated on his cistophori there. No such evidence for a temple at Nicomedia occurs earlier than this cistophorus.okidoki04/29/21 at 04:39David Atherton: Beautiful!
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Titus / VictoryTitus as Caesar (AD 69-79). AR denarius, 16mm, 3.22g, Ephesus, ca. AD 71.
O: IMPERATOR T CAESAR AVGVSTI F, bare head of Titus right
R: PACI-AVGVSTAE, Victory advancing right holding wreath and palm, ligate EPHE in lower right field.
RIC 1441 (R2) (Vespasian). RPC 838 (Paris only). BM 468 note. Paris 360. Cohen 124 (15 Fr.).
Rare Eastern issue with Titus depicted bareheaded rather than laureate.Nemonater04/28/21 at 21:23David Atherton: superb!
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RPC 2097 Titus Gadara, DecapolisTITOΣ KAIΣAP
Laureate head right
ΓΑΔΑΡΑ L ΖΛΡ (year 137)
Turreted head of Tyche right
Gadara, Decapolis
73-74 CE
3.96g, 16mm
RPC II 2097
Ex-ZurqiehJay GT404/27/21 at 00:14David Atherton: Lovely.
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Ric 343Domitian 81-96
AR denarius
Struck 85 AD (fifth issue)
IMP•CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P V
Head of Domitian, laureate
IMP•VIIII COS XI CENS POT•P•P•
Minerva standing right on capital of rostral column, holding spear and shield, owl at foot right (M2)
3,10g/19,5mm
Ric 343(R2)
Ex CGB
This denarius was struck after Domitian obtained his tribunicia potestas rights for the fifth time (TR P V). The coin can therefore be dated between September 14 and sometime in November 85 AD.Parthicus Maximus04/16/21 at 03:54David Atherton: Nice example!
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Ric 046Domitian 81-96
AR denarius
Struck 81 AD (fourth group)
IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG PONT
Head of Domitian, laureate.
TR P COS VII DES VIII P P
Curule chair, wreath above.
2,76g/18mm
Ric 46(R2)
Ex EbayParthicus Maximus04/08/21 at 14:11David Atherton: Wonderful!
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Titus Hendin 6473ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΤΙΤΟ Σ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ
Laureate head right.
ΙΟΥΔΑΙΑΣ EAΛ ΩΚΥIΑΣ
Nike standing right, left foot on helmet, writing on shield hanging from palm tree at right.
Caesarea Maritima; 79-81 CE
22mm, 7.23g
Hendin 6473; TJC 381; RPC 2311
These coins circulated in Judaea and would have reminded the population of just how devastating the revolt had been, even a decade laterJay GT403/31/21 at 21:02David Atherton: Nice example.
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RPC II 2704 Domitian Æ drachmΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΘƐΟΥ ΥΙΟϹ ΔΟΜΙΤ ϹƐΒ ΓƐΡΜ
Laureate head right
LΙΔ? (year 14) in exergue
Domitian, raising hand and holding scepter and reins, driving biga of centaurs right; each of the centaurs holds a Nike and scepter
Alexandria Egypt; 94-95 CE
35mm; 25.72g
RPC II 2704; Dattari (Savio) 6726 (R2)
Ex-ANE; Ex-Munz Zentrum: Heinz W. Muller (Koln)
A rare type
Some encrustations remain while I consider further cleaningJay GT403/28/21 at 12:29David Atherton: Neat type!
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1704 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD NilusReference.
RIC 1704; Strack 730; Banti 561; RIC 863
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side
Rev. NILVS; S C in ex.
Nilus reclining right, holding reed and cornucopia, amongst playing children; to right hippopotamus and reeds; below crocodile in water.
24.46 gr
32 mm
12h
Note.
From the Antonio Carmona Collection.
okidoki03/27/21 at 13:23David Atherton: Beauty.
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RIC 0454 (V) Titus Æ AsT CAES VESPASIAN IMP P TR P COS II
Laureate head right
VICTORIA NAVALIS SC
Victory standing right on prow, with wreath and palm
Second issue
Rome, 72 CE
9.54g
RIC 454 Vespasian (R)
Ex-Heiler AE-Collections
Nice green patina and not as rough in hand.
Perhaps struck to commemorate the naval "battle" on the Sea of Galilee during the Jewish revolt.
Jay GT403/26/21 at 02:25David Atherton: Very nice!
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RIC 1268 (V) Titus Æ As SOLD!T CAES IMP AVG F TR P COS VI CENSOR
Laureate head right
IVDAEA CAPTA SC
Palm tree; Judaea seated right; to left of tree, arms
Lugdunum (Lyon), 77-8 CE
8.81g
RIC 1268 Vespasian (C2)
Ex-Incitatus
A common but important type. Minted 8 years after the conquest of Judea by Titus. A reminder of Titus' military prowess and his place as his father's successor.
Sold to Calgary Coin April 2022
Jay GT403/24/21 at 13:16David Atherton: Wonderful!
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012a1. TitusTitus As Augustus. Denarius. Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head right. Rev: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P, small wreath on curule chair. RIC 108; BMC 66-69; RSC 318.
A FORUM coin.lawrence c03/24/21 at 13:14David Atherton: Rare variant with the semicircular 'frame'...
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Judaea, Bar Kochba Revolt. Æ Small Bronze ShM`WN
Simon in Paleo-Hebrew, seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates.
L-HRWT YRWShLM
For the freedom of Jerusalem (Paleo-Hebrew), bunch of grapes with branch and small leaf.
Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE).
19mm; 4.46g
Hendin 6467 (6th); Hendin 1440 (5th)
All Bar Kokhba coins are over struck on contemporary coins circulating in Judaea at the time. A mint has not been found, but Herodium has been suggested (by Barag) as the location for the "regular" mint and Jerusalem for the "irregular" issues.
From David Hendin's "Guide to Biblical Coins 5th Edition":
"From the Roman point of view, both were irregular rebel mints. For the Bar Kokhba administration the "irregular" mint was a second, subsidiary, mint operating not at the central mint but at a different location, and there is no reason to assume that it was considered to be irregular. The occasional reference to these coins as "irregular" does not carry much weight. In the eyes of the Greeks and Romans all Jewish coinage was no doubt considered "irregular coinage"
Ex-Pavlos S. PavlouJay GT403/19/21 at 21:27David Atherton: Wonderful!
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Vespasian. AD 69-79. AR Denarius Rome mint. Struck AD 77-78. Laureate head right / Sow left, with three piglets. RIC II 982; RSC 213.paul188803/12/21 at 09:49David Atherton: Superb!
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Ric 596Domitian 81-96
AR Denarius
Struck 88-89 AD
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG - GERM P M TR P VIII
laureate head right.
COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC
herald with feather in cap
walking left, holding round shield and wand.
3,28g/18,5mm
Ric 596 (C2)
Ex EbayParthicus Maximus03/06/21 at 12:23David Atherton: Great example.
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0 Ric 1081 (Vespasian)Domitian Caesar 69-81
AR Denarius
Struck 79 AD
CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VI
Laureate head right
PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS
Clasped hands before legionary eagle
3,13g/ 18mm
Ric 1081 (Vespasian)
Ex Tom VossenParthicus Maximus03/06/21 at 10:04David Atherton: Nice portrait on that one!
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Cn. Egnatius Cn.f. Cn.n. MaxsumusAR Denarius
O: Diademed and draped bust of Libertas right; pileus to left.
R: Roma, holding staff and sword, foot on wolf's head, and Venus, holding staff, standing facing; Cupid alighting on the shoulder of Venus; rudder standing on prow on either side; uncertain letter to left.
3.87g
18mm
Crawford 391/3; Sydenham 787Mat03/05/21 at 10:15David Atherton: Love the reverse.
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Rome. Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (3.52 gm). Rome, AD 79. Laureate head of Vespasian right / Capricorn left; below, globe. RIC 1058. Ex: CNG 42, lot 42, 1997; Ex: CNG Triton VI, lot 836, 1/13/2003; Ex: NAC 92, lot 2240, 5/23/16; Heritage Auctions, Auction 3036, lot 33400, 1/16/2018paul188803/05/21 at 10:14David Atherton: Fantastic!
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Domitian. A.D. 81-96. AR denarius (18 mm, 3.41 g, 6 h). Rome, A.D. 81. IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M, laureate head of Domitian right / TR P COS VII DES VIII P P, tripod with dolphin above, no raven below. RIC 74; BN 19; BMC 22; cf. RSC 568c (ravens below). Ex: Triskeles Auctions, Auction 32, lot 185, March 27, 2020paul188803/05/21 at 10:14David Atherton: Beautiful example.
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Vespasian: 69 - 79 AD - JUDAEA CAPTAAE sestertius
Struck 71 AD (Rome)
Obv. - IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM TR PPP COS III, laureate head right
Rev. - Vespasian standing facing right to left of palm tree, foot on helmet, holding spear & parazonium, with Judaea seated below palm right, on cuirass, in attitude of mourning; JVDAEA CAPTA surrounding; SC in exurge
21.77 grams / 34.5 mm
RIC 167cmcdon092303/05/21 at 10:14David Atherton: Iconic!
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Octavian - denarius - RIC I 267, Sear 1558, Sear Imperators 422, Van Meter 29The arch depicted on this coin was erected on the forum in rememberance of the victory of Octavian over Marc Antony, at Actium, in 31 BC. This single-span arcus Actianus was replaced in 19 BC by the arcus Augusti which was built to celebrate the recovery by Augustus of the famous standards lost by Crassus to the Parthian empire at the battle of Carrhae, in 53 BC. The arcus Augusti is also depicted on coins, see RIC I 359. Limes03/05/21 at 10:13David Atherton: Excellent!
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Divus Antoninus Pius. Died AD 161. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.49 g, 6h). Consecration issue. Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, AD 161. Bare head right / Funeral pyre of four tiers, decorated with garlands, surmounted by facing quadriga. RIC III 436 (Aurelius); MIR 18, 27/4-10 (Aurelius); RSC 164.paul188803/05/21 at 10:13David Atherton: superb!
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M. Aemilius Lepidus (114-113 B.C.)AR Denarius
O: ROMA, diademed and laureate head of Roma right, star behind.
R: M•AE-MILI•, equestrian statue atop triple arch; L-E-P within arches.
3.8g
19mm
Rome Mint
Crawford 291/1; Aemilia 7; Sydenham 554 Mat02/18/21 at 15:34David Atherton: Lovely.
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001a Marc Antony ( 83-30 B.C.), Crawf 544-26, AR-denarius, LEG XII, ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley right, #2001a Marc Antony ( 83-30 B.C.), Crawf 544-26, AR-denarius, LEG XII, ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley right, #2
avers: LEG XII, legionary eagle (Aquila) between two standards.
reverse: ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley sailing right, mast with banners at the prow.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 16,5-18,0mm, weight: 3,13g, axes: 0h,
mint: Legionary Denarius, date: 32-31 B.C., ref: Crawford 544/26, Sydenham 1230, RSC 41,
Q-002quadrans02/18/21 at 15:33David Atherton: Very nice!
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5501A EGYPT, Alexandria Hadrian Tetradrachm 124-25 AD head of deityReference.
RPC III, 5501A Emmett--; Dattari-Savio Pl. 65, 7404a
Issue ƐΤ ƐΝΑΤ = year 9
Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ - ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ ϹƐΒ
Laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, r., seen from rear
Rev. ƐΤ ƐΝΑΤ
Head of deity, wearing wreath of ivy (?), r.
11.72 gr
27 mm
12hokidoki02/18/21 at 15:32David Atherton: Superb eye-appeal!
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RIC 0706 Domitian DupondiusIMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER PP
Radiate head right
VIRTVTI AVGVSTI SC
Virtus standing right, foot on helmet with spear and parazonium
Rome, 90-91 CE
13.46g
RIC 706 (C2)
Ex-iNumis
Holed in antiquityJay GT402/11/21 at 04:05David Atherton: Holed in antiquity, treasured in the present.
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Vespasian o Mint Winged CaduceusVespasian AR Denarius. Uncertain Eastern Mint, Ephesus?, AD 76. 2.77g, 17mm.
O: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right, annulet below tip of neck.
R: PON MAX TR P COS VII, winged caduceus.
RIC 1477; RPC 1453.Nemonater01/22/21 at 11:43David Atherton: Superb!
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Tiberius / QuadrigaTiberius, 14-37 Denarius Lugdunum struck circa 15-16, 18mm., 3.71g.
O: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS. Laureate head r.
R: IMP VII TR POT XVII, Tiberius in triumphal quadriga right., holding laurel branch and eagle-tipped sceptre.
- RIC 4.Nemonater01/22/21 at 11:43David Atherton: Lovely.
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Vespasian / Victory Vespasian. AD 69-79. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.48 g, 1h). Ephesus mint. Struck AD 69-70.
O: IMP CAES - VESPAS AVG Laureate head right
R: PACI - AVGVSTAE Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond; Φ to lower left.
- RIC II 1406Nemonater01/22/21 at 11:41David Atherton: Incredible portrait!
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Roman Military Diploma FragmentBronze Roman Military Diploma Fragment
Latin text on both sides
42mm x 17mm x 2mm.
3.83g
Dark green patina.
Found in the former Yugoslavia.
Late 1st century. Possibly during the reign of Domitian
Possible inscription thanks to Curtis Clay:
Line 3: ASV, prob. from NOMINA SVBSCRIPTA, "whose names are written below".
Line 4: maybe EMD, coming from CIVITATEM DEDIT, "he grants citizenship".
Line 5: ABVI, from HABVISSENT, "(to the wives that they presently) have".
Line 6: ELIBE, from CAELIBES, "unmarried".
Line 7: MTA from DVMTAXAT, "just or merely (one wife per soldier)"
Lines 8-11: Should be the month date and the current consuls, which if they could be restored would establish the date of the diploma!
This fragment was submitted to Istvan for analysis. His rendering below:
Obverse:
]NIS [
]ION[ or ]HON[
]PTA SV[
]EM DE[
]HABVIS[
]ELIBES[
]MTAX[
] D [
]TIANO [
] IO [ or ]NO [ or ]HO [
] _S _ [
Reverse:
[the imperial names amd titles are in the previous (provbably three) lines
[IIS QV]I MILITA[VERVNT EQVITES ET PEDITES]
[IN A]LIS DECEM ET [COHORTIBVS ... QVAE]
[APELLANTVR ...]
those cavalrymen and infantrymen who served in ten alae and ... cohortes, which are called...
Jay GT401/14/21 at 20:28David Atherton: Superb
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Vespasian Pegasus DenariusVespasian AR Denarius. Uncertain mint possibly Ephesus. AD 76.
O: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right, small O below neck truncation
R: COS VII, Pegasus standing to right with left foreleg raised.
- RIC 1473; BMCRE 482; RPC II 1451Nemonater12/31/20 at 03:51David Atherton: Breathtaking!
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Nero / C Caius Cestius Gallus 65/66SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Nero, 54-68. Assarion (Bronze, 20.5 mm, 7.22 g, 1 h), struck under the legatus, C. Cestius Gallus, year ΔΙΡ (114) = 65/6.
O: IM NER CLAV CAESAR Laureate head of Nero to right.
R: ΕΠΙ ΚΕΣΤΙ/ΟΥ ΑΝΤΙ/ΟΧΕΩΝ/ ΕΤ ΔΙΡ in five lines within wreath tied below.
- BMC 201. RPC 4296. RPC Online 4296.7 (this coin). Very RareNemonater12/29/20 at 23:37David Atherton: Awesome addition!
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Nero / Caius Cestius Gallus Legatus 65/66SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Nero, 54-68. Assarion (Bronze, 22 mm, 8.03 g, 1 h), struck under the legatus, C. Cestius Gallus, year ΔΙΡ (114) = 65/6.
O: IM NER CLAV CAESAR Laureate head of Nero to right.
R: ΕΠΙ ΚΕΣΤΙ/ΟΥ ΑΝΤΙ/ΟΧΕΩΝ/ ΕΤ ΔΙΡ in five lines within wreath tied below.
- BMC 201. RPC 4296. RPC Online 4296.7. Very RareNemonater12/29/20 at 23:36David Atherton: Wonderful!
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RIC 0167 Vespasian SestertiusIMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM TR P P P COS III
Laureate head right
IVDAEA CAPTA SC in exergue
Palm tree; to left Vespasian standing right with spear and parazonium, foot on helmet; to right Judaea seated right
Rome, 71 CE
22.69g; 32mm
RIC 167 (C3)
Ex-Ritter (mis-attributed as RIC 159; two captives)
A decent example of a common but sought after type. Nice big coin with major devices visible. Better in hand.
Jay GT412/17/20 at 03:44David Atherton: Untooled and nicely photographed!
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Attica: Athens TetradrachmArchaic head of Athena r., with almond shaped eye, wearing crested helmet
ornamented with three olive leaves and floral scroll, wire necklace, round
earring.
ΑΘΕ right
owl standing right, head facing, erect in posture, prong tail, to left olive twig
and crescent, all within incuse square
16.8g
SNG Copenhagen 13; Sydenham 2526
ex-Time Machine Vcoins Sept 6, 2011
New Picture Jay GT411/26/20 at 00:12David Atherton: Beautiful!
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RIC 0681 Vespasian denariusIMP CAESAR VESP AVG
Laureate head right
COS V
Laurel trees upright
Rome 74 CE
3.03g
RIC 681 (R)
Antiquarian type copying the denarius of OctavianJay GT411/19/20 at 15:00David Atherton: Fine style!
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RIC 0777 Vespasian denariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head right
PON MAX TR P COS VI
Victory standing left on prow, with wreath and palm
Rome 75 CE
2.97g
RIC 777 (C2)
Ex-Coin Cabinet
Listed as common but they have been difficult to find lately.Jay GT411/19/20 at 14:59David Atherton: Lovely example.
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RIC 0680 (V) Domitian denariusCAES AVG F DOMIT COS II
Laureate head of Domitian right
No legend
Domitian on horseback prancing left, right hand raised, holding human-headed (helmet) sceptre in left
Rome 73 CE
3.40g
RIC 680 Vespasian (C); Sear 2627
Ex-CNG eAuction 478 lot 395; Ex-Benito collection Ramon Saenz Heredia y Alonso
The reverse depicts Domitian participating in the Judaea Capta triumph of 71 A.D. He is, as Josephus described him, riding alongside in magnificent apparel and mounted on a horse that was itself a site worth seeing.Jay GT411/04/20 at 09:46David Atherton: Beautiful example.
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RIC 0948 (V) Titus DenariusT CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS
Laureate head right
COS VI
Mars standing left with spear and trophy
Rome 77-8 CE
2.8g
RIC 948 Vespasian (C)
Ex-Cameleon coinJay GT410/14/20 at 22:05David Atherton: Fine style!
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Titus with Agrippa IIAVTOK TITOC KAICAP CЄBAC
Laureate head of Titus right
Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm; ЄT-KϚ BA (date) across upper fields; AΓ-PIΠ across lower fields.
Caesarea Panias mint. Struck in regnal year 26 (CE 74/5).
11.25g
Meshorer 160b very rare. 3 examples on acsearch.
Same dies as CNG 91, lot 679.
Ex-ZurqiehJay GT410/08/20 at 20:49David Atherton: Lovely example.
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Titus Hendin 1284 with Agrippa IIAYTOKPA TITOC – KAICAP CEBAC
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Titus right
ETO Kς ΒΑ AΓΡΙ - ΠΠΑ.
Winged Victory standing right holding wreath in right hand and palm frond over left shoulder
Caesarea Paneas/Philippi
Year 26, 74/5 CE according to Hendin's dating
13.68g
Hendin 1284
Ex-Zurqieh Jay GT410/08/20 at 20:48David Atherton: Beautiful!
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RIC 0040 Domitian DenariusIMP CAES DOMITANVS AVG PONT
Laureate head right
TR P COS VII DES VIII P P
Seat, draped, above, a winged thunderbolt placed horizontally.
Rome 81 CE
2.87g
RIC 40 (R2)
Ex-Andrew Short Collection; Ex-Lucernae Catawiki auction May 2019;
Very rare legend ending PONT rather than the typical PM
Jay GT408/29/20 at 02:37David Atherton: Awesome addition!
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1009B BITHYNIA Koinon of Bithynia Hadrian Octastyle templeReference.
RPC III, 1009B/4; SNG Bar 665; BMC Pontus, p. 106, 14; Rec Gen I.2 p. 241, 43
Issue I. 5
Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ
Laureate head of Hadrian, right
Rev. ΚΟΙ-ΝΟΝ ΒΕΙΘΥΝΙΑϹ
Octastyle temple on podium of two steps; in pediment, wolf and twins; Nikai on the roof, l. and r.
21.91 gr
34.5 mm
6h
Note.
Forum coinokidoki07/27/20 at 10:44David Atherton: Eye-popping reverse!
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RIC 0099 DomitianIMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG PM
Laureate head right
TR POT COS VIII PP
Minerva stg left with victory and spear, at feet shield
Rome 82 CE
3.10g
RIC 99 (R)
Duplicate from the Andrew Short collection.
Pitted with encrustations remaining.
Jay GT407/13/20 at 20:50David Atherton: Very nice.
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RIC 0853 Vespasian DenariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Bare head left
PON MAX TR P COS VII
Pax seated left with branch
Rome 76 CE
3.12g
RIC 853 (R2)
Ex-Ancient Treasures
A very rare issue with bare head rather than the usual laureate.
Jay GT406/30/20 at 04:13David Atherton: Awesome rarity!
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Bar Kokhba Revolt Zuz - Vespasian UndertypeJudaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt 132 – 135 CE Silver denarius / Zuz, 3.39 gr. Overstruck on a denarius of Vespasian.
O: Paleo-Hebrew inscription in wreath: “Shimon".
R: Lyre. Paleo-Hebrew inscription: "To the freedom of Jerusalem"
- Mildenberg 130; Meshorer TJC 272c; Hendin 1429. Ex Menashe Landman collection, Haifa. Nemonater06/25/20 at 01:05David Atherton: Fantastic coin!
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RIC 0516Titus (AD 79-81). AR cistophorus
(26mm, 7h). Rome, AD 80-81.
Obv: Head laureate right; IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head of Titus right
Rev: Aquila between two standards, one surmounted by hand and the other by vexillum.
RIC II.1 516, BMC 149, RSC 398
NGC VG, scratches.
2020 May 27-28 Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction #232022 Lot 64156
orfew05/31/20 at 00:15David Atherton: Excellent rarity!
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RIC 1489 [VESPASIAN]Domitian AR Denarius Unknown mint in Asia Minor. ‘O’ mint. 76 CE
(3.13g)
Obv: CAES AVG F DOMIT COS III; Head Laureate right, a small ‘O’ is visible below the neck truncation.
Rev: PRINCEP IVVENTVT; SPES standing left with flower
RIC 1489 (R2); BMC 481 [VESPASIAN]; RSC 375a;RPC 1462
orfew05/09/20 at 13:26David Atherton: Superb rarity!
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RIC 0315 (T) Domitian SOLD!CAES DIVI AVG VESP F DOMITIAN COS VII
Laureate head left
SC
Minerva standing left with thunderbold and spear, shield at her side
Rome 80-81 CE
9.63g
RIC 315 Titus (R2)
Ex-Herakles Numismatics (improperly attibuted as RIC 346)
Only 3 on acsearch
Sold to the Atherton Collection November 2022Jay GT405/08/20 at 11:22David Atherton: Nice style and lovely patina.
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SOLD! Lucania Sybaris drachmBull standing to left on dotted ground line, head turned back to right; all within border of dots VM in exergue
Bull standing to right, on dotted ground line; around, border of dots; all incuse.
LUCANIA, Sybaris
Circa 550-510 BC.
2.26g
HN III 1736. SNG ANS 847 ff.
Ex-Calgary Coin from an old collection in Ottawa
Old cleaning scratches and encrustations removed.
Sold to ANE February 2023Jay GT404/10/20 at 22:58David Atherton: Neat addition!
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RIC 0023 VespasianIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head right
COS ITER TR POT
Mars advancing right wiht spear and aquila
Rome, January- June 70 CE
RIC 23 (C)
3.36g
Ex-Gert Boersema; Ex-Col. Franz Pouwel, Netherlands
Early portrait style
Jay GT404/10/20 at 22:57David Atherton: Excellent example!
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bD5. RSC 16. AR Denarius. PIETAS AVGGAR Denarius. Rome mint.
Obv. PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA draped bust right
Rev. PIETAS AVGG Pietas standing facing right, holding staff and baby
RSC 16, BMC 422, LordBest03/25/20 at 22:06David Atherton: Superb!
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Bruttium, RhegiumLaurate head of Apollo left; behind cornucopiae.
Tripod, ΡΗΓΙ−ΝΩΝ
Rhegium; Circa 218-213 BC
Æ20.
6.63g
SNG Copenhagen 1959; SNG ANS 720; HN Italy 2543
Ex-Calgary Coin from an old collection in OttawaJay GT403/09/20 at 22:31David Atherton: Beautiful!
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RIC 1402 VespasianAR Denarius, 3.16g
Ephesus mint, 69-70 AD
Obv: IMP•CAES VESPAS•AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: LIBERI IMP AVG VESPAS; Heads of Titus, bare, r., and Domitian, bare, l., confronting; Φ in r. field
RIC 1402 (R3). BMC-. RSC-. RPC 810 (0 Spec.). BNC-.
Acquired from Kölner, February 2020.
Ephesus struck a small series of denarii for Vespasian between 69 and 74. The issue is divided into groups based on evolving legends and mint marks. The same stock reverse types were repeated throughout the series, with the dynastic types perhaps being the scarcest. This is a second known example of the Ephesian Group 2 confronting heads dynastic type with the Φ mint mark in right field. The other specimen (Munzhandlung Basel 6, 18 March 1936, lot 1619) is from the same die pair but in much poorer condition. This is the first Ephesian issue to strike this particular dynastic type which copies a contemporaneous one from Rome. These early issues are undated but likely were produced in either late 69 or early 70 soon after Vespasian's accession. The Ephesian denarii were often engraved in very fine style and are highly desired by collectors for that reason. Unusually for Ephesus, this specimen has spacing dots on the obverse. Also, this coin is an obverse die match with my RIC 1406 from the same issue.
Aside from the extreme rarity, I was attracted to this coin because of the portraits. On the obverse Vespasian is presented as an old middle age man while the reverse features Titus and Domitian as virile young men looking almost like teenage boys. The obverse advertises experience and a steady hand while the reverse promises an energetic and bright future. A perfect dynastic message.
Struck on a tight flan in superb style.David Atherton03/09/20 at 01:53David Atherton: Thank you for informing me about the typo.
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Ric 437Domitian 81-96 AD
AR Denarius
Struck 86 AD (second issue)
IMP•CAES DOMIT AVG•GERM P M TR P V.
laureate head right
IMP•XII COS XII CENS•P•P•P•
Minerva standing right on capital
of rostral column, holding spear and shield, owl at foot right (M2)
2,88g/20,5mm
Ric 437 (R)
Ex Historische Münzen & MedaillenParthicus Maximus03/06/20 at 19:37David Atherton: Of finest style. congrats!
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Ric 439Domitian 81-96
AR Denarius
Struck 86 AD (second issue)
IMP•CAES DOMIT AVG•GERM P M TR P V.
laureate head right
IMP•XII COS XII CENS•P•P•P•
Minerva standing left, holding
thunderbolt and spear, shield at her left side. (M3)​
3,34g/20mm
Ric 439 (R)
Ex Numismatik Zöttl auction 1, lot 116
Ex EbayParthicus Maximus02/28/20 at 07:28David Atherton: Wonderful portrait on that one.
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009. Vespasian 69-79. AR Denarius. Victory - Judaea CaptaVespasian. AD 69-79. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.48 g, 6h). “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Rome mint. Struck AD 75. Laureate head right / Victory standing left on prow, holding wreath and palm frond. RIC II.1 777; cf. Hendin 1484; RSC 368. Toned, delamination on obverse, area of slight flatness of strike on reverse.LordBest02/27/20 at 06:55David Atherton: Wow! Awesome portrait!
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SOLD! Æ Aes Grave (cast) QuadransHead of young Hercules left, wearing lion skin; ••• (mark of value) to right; all on a raised disk
Prow of galley right; ••• (mark of value) below; all on a raised disk.
Rome, Circa 225-217 BC.
Libral standard
40mm; 58.73g
Crawford 35/4; ICC 80; HN Italy 340; RBW 88
aVF for type,
Ex-Canadian Coin
Not as rough in hand.Jay GT402/12/20 at 22:16David Atherton: Wow!
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RIC 0164 SOLD!IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG PM
Laureate head right
TR POT II COS VIIII DES X PP
Minerva standing right on capital of rostral column, with spear and shield; owl to right
Rome, March 83- 13 September, 83 CE
2.55g
RIC 164 (R2)
Ex-Savoca 27th Blue Auction, Lot 1220
This issue sees the first appearance of the four standard Minerva reverse types. The coin is deeply toned with a very thin flan, which may explain the low weight. No signs of broken plating although that may still be a possibility.
SOLD Forum Auction November 2022Jay GT401/27/20 at 22:47David Atherton: Interesting piece.
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Provincial, Tetradrachm, Alexandria, Egypt, EIPHNHBI Tetradrachm
Roman Provincial: Alexandria, Egypt
Vespasian
Augustus: 69 - 79AD
Issued: 69 - 70AD
24.0mm 12.0gr 11h
O: ΑΥΤΟΚ ΚΑΙΣ ΣΕΒΑ ΟΥΕΣΠΑΣΙΑΝΟΥ; Laureate head right.
R: EIPHNH; Eirene standing left, branch in right, caduceus in left.
Exergue: Obverse, LB, right field.
LB = Regnal Year 2 = 69 - 70AD
RPC II 2411; BMC 232; Dattari 357; Koln 274; Milne 388.
bronzemat/Mat Baca
5/12/17 1/15/20Nicholas Z01/17/20 at 15:09David Atherton: Respectable example!
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RIC 237 TitusÆ As, 11.25g
Rome mint, 80-81 AD
Obv: IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VIII; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: S C in field; Spes stg. l., with flower
RIC 237 (C). BMC 216. BNC 220.
Acquired from ANE, November 2019.
Spes was a fairly common reverse type under Vespasian, connected to future dynastic hope and harmony. It continued to be struck by Titus and can be viewed as his hope for the future with his chosen heir Domitian. As Mattingly put it: '...the recurring types of Spes suggests that Titus gave Domitian full due as heir to the throne.' Suetonius would have us believe this public fraternal affection was a sham and Domitian did everything he could to plot against Titus. The Flavian historian Brian Jones speculates the brother's relationship was one of 'mutual indifference and ignorance' due to their age and personality differences. Regardless, as the numismatic evidence shows, Titus looked upon Domitian as his legitimate heir until his untimely natural death in mid September 81.
Struck with a somewhat worn reverse die, otherwise in good style.David Atherton12/12/19 at 01:51David Atherton: Curtis, the photo is a bit off. The metal is more ...
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Crawford 433/1, ROMAN REPUBLIC, M. Junius Brutus, AR DenariusRome, The Republic.
M. Junius Brutus, 54 BCE.
AR Denarius (3.79g; 20mm).
Rome Mint.
Obverse: Head of Libertas, facing right, her hair up, wearing necklace of pendants and cruciform earing; LIBERTAS behind.
Reverse: L. Junius Brutus walking left with two lictors and an accensus; BRVTVS in exergue.
References: Crawford 433/1; Sydenham 906; BMCRR 3862; Junia 31.
Provenance: Ex Dr. Michael Phillip Collection [Stack's Bowers 2016 NYINC Auction (12 Jan 2016) Lot 31131]; Stack's Auction, 7-8 Dec 1989, Lot 3233; Frederick S. Knobloch Collection [Stack's (3-4 May 1978), Lot 511].
Struck by chief assassin of Caesar during his early political career. At this time, Brutus was in opposition to Pompey, and it's likely that this coin type is intended to remind the general public of Brutus' pedigree against tyranny. Brutus’ ancestor, Lucius Junius Brutus, overthrew the Etruscan kings of Rome and helped form the Republic, becoming one of the first Consuls in 509 BCE. The reverse of this coin shows Lucius Junius Brutus, as Consul, walking with his attendant lictors and accensus. Liberty on the obverse alludes to the overthrow of the monarchy – a role that the moneyer himself would play 10 years after this coin was struck.
A few words on those men accompanying Brutus on the reverse:
The lictors were attendants who carried fasces and accompanied the consuls at all times. They proceeded before the senior consul and cleared his path and they walked behind the junior consul. They also made arrests, summonses and executions. A consul had twelve lictors.
The accensi were civil servants that also accompanied the magistrates in addition to lictors and acted as heralds. They typically walked behind the magistrate, but an early custom had them precede the consul in the months when the lictors did not walk before him. This appears to be the scene depicted on this coin – the accensus precedes Brutus and one of the lictors is behind him.
Carausius12/11/19 at 21:23David Atherton: Superb!
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varb1667Elagabalus
Philippopolis, Thrace
Obv: AVT K M AVPHΛIOC ANTΩNEINOC CEB, radiate cuirassed bust right, seen from rear.
Rev: KENΔPEICEIA ΠVΘIA EN ΦIΛIΠ →ΠOΠOΛI (NE)/ΩKOP Ω, Temple with 8 columns seen from front, globe in pediment.
36 mm, 25.69 gms
Varbanov 1667
From Gorny & Mosch auction 265, lot 876. From auction catalogue:Kendrisia was an old name of the city of Philippopolis. Later Roman Imperial coins mentioned the name which is possibly derived from Thracian god Kendriso who was equated with Apollon in later times.
Charles M12/05/19 at 02:58David Atherton: Very impressive reverse!
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L. MUSSIDIUS LONGUS AR DenariusOBVERSE: CONCORDIA, diademed and veiled bust of Concordia right, crescent below chin
REVERSE: Shrine of Venus Cloacina: Circular platform surmounted by two statues of the goddess, each resting right hand on cippus, the platform inscribed CLOACIN and ornamented with trellis-pattern balustrade, flight of steps and portico on left; L • MVSSIDIVS • LONGVS around above
Rome 42BC
3.5g, 19mm
Crawford 494/42C; CRI 188; Sydenham 1093b; Kestner 3753-4; BMCRR Rome 4242-3, Mussidia 6aLegatus12/03/19 at 15:05David Atherton: Awesome example!
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Hadrian (117 - 138 A.D.)Egypt, Alexandria
Billon Tetradrachm
O: AVT KAI TPAI ADPIANOC CEB, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
R: Hadrian standing left, holding sceptre and clasping hands with Alexandria standing right, holding vexillum; L IE, Dated year 15 (130/1 AD) between.
13.38g
24mm
Dattari (Savio) 1268 & 7367; K&G 32.505; RPC III 5768; Emmett 845.15.
Mat11/21/19 at 04:50David Atherton: Awesome portrait!
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Elagabalus (218 - 222 A.D.)Egypt, Alexandria
Billon Tetradrachm
O: A KAICAP MA AVP ANTWNINOC EVCEB, Laureate bust right.
R: Eagle standing facing, head right, with wings spread, holding wreath in beak; LΔ (date) to left.. Dated RY 4 (220/221 A.D.)
22mm
13.59g
Köln 2326; Dattari 4153; Milne 2819 = Emmett 2921.4
Rare
Published on Wildwinds!Mat11/07/19 at 07:49David Atherton: Like the portrait!
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RIC 0992 Vespasian SestertiusIMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII
Laureate head right
PAX AVGVSTI SC
Pax standing left with branch and cornucopiae
Rome 77-78 CE
24.25g
RIC 992 (R2)
Ex-Calgary coin from an old collection in OttawaJay GT410/26/19 at 22:52David Atherton: Very nice.
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RIC 1137 VespasianusObv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III, Laureate head right; globe under the neck
Rev: S P Q R / P P / OB CIVES / SERVATOS, in four lines, in oak wreath
AE/Sestertius (35.24 mm 25.21 g 6h) Struck in Lugdunum (Gaul) 71 A.D.
RIC 1137 (R), BMCRE unlisted, BNF 800
ex Künker Auction 326 Lot 1352FlaviusDomitianus10/23/19 at 19:33David Atherton: Different dies than my example. You have this as u...
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SOLD !RIC 0280 Domitian SestertiusIMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XI
Laureate head right with Aegis
SC
Domitian riding right on horseback with shield, striking with spear at falling German
Rome, 85 CE
25.81g
RIC 280 (C)
Ex-Calgary Coin
SOLDD Torex Feb 2022
A scarcer typeJay GT410/05/19 at 02:37David Atherton: Historic type!
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Crawford 495/2, ROMAN IMPERATORIAL, Marcus Aemilius Lepidus, AR DenariusRome. The Imperators.
Marcus Aemilius Lepidus and Octavian, 42 BCE.
AR Denarius (3.70g; 20mm).
Military Mint in Italy.
Obverse: LEPIDVS· PONT· MAX· III· V· R· P· C; bare head of Lepidus facing right.
Reverse: C· CAESAR· IMP· III· VIR· R ·P· C; bare head of Octavian facing right.
References: Crawford 495/2d; HCRI 140a; Sydenham 1323var (rev legend); Aemilia 35var (rev legend); BMCRR (Africa) 29-31var (rev legend); Banti & Simonetti 7 (this coin illustrated).
Provenance: Ex Leu Numismatik Auction 8 (30 Jun 2019) Lot 949; Bank Leu 7 (9 May 1973) Lot 317; Valerio Traverso Collection [Michelle Baranowsky Auction (25 Feb 1931) Lot 1273]; Joseph Martini Collection [Rodolfo Ratto Auction (24 Feb 1930) Lot 1334]; Rodolfo Ratto Fixed Price List (1927) Lot 629; Dr. Bonazzi Collection a/k/a Riche Collection [Rodolfo Ratto Auction (23 Jan 1924) Lot 1352].
This reverse die differs from most of this denarius issue in that the inscription begins with the initial “C” for Octavian's first name (Caius), while the remainder of the issue begins, simply, "CAESAR." The coins appear to celebrate the formation of the Second Triumvirate, although it is unclear why Lepidus did not also strike coins with Antony’s portrait.
This particular example appeared in a remarkable number of important Roman Republican coin sales between 1924-1931, including sales of the collections of Dr. Bonazzi and Joseph Martini.
Carausius09/28/19 at 10:02David Atherton: Incredible coin!
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