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01 Constantius IIConstantius II
DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG Constantius II pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right
FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO soldier spearing Horseman, bearded, bare-headed, reaching,
ALEA in ex. Γ in left field
Alexandria 72 var (headwear)
From the E.E. Clain-Stefanelli collection.Randygeki(h2)03/29/18 at 04:27David Atherton: Perfect!
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Otho (69 A.D.)Egypt, Alexandria
Billon Tetradrachm
O: AYTOK MAPK OΘΩNOΣ KAIΣ ΣEB, laureate head right, LA (year 1) lower right.
R: EΛEY-ΘEPIA, Eleutheria (Liberty) standing left, wreath in extended right hand, scepter in left hand, leaning with left elbow on column, simpulum (ladle used for tasting and pouring sacrificial libations) left in lower left field.
12.58g
24.4mm
Milne 359; RPC I 5354 (5 spec.); Dattari 327; BMC Alexandria p. 25, 208; Curtis 238; Kampmann 18.6; Emmett 184
Ex. Jyrki Muona Collection
This variety with a simpulum on the reverse is much rarer than the same type without this control symbol. RPC reports only 5 specimens with the simpulum and 17 specimens without it. This variety is missing from the important collections in Cologne, Paris, and Milan, and we know of only one example offered at auction in the past two decades (CNG 76, 12 Sep 2007, lot 3152, VF, $430 plus fees).
Published on Wildwinds!Mat03/20/18 at 21:00David Atherton: What a lovely coin!
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024a Domitian (69-81 A.D. Caesar, 81-96 A.D. Augustus), RIC 0921, RIC II(1962) 0238(Vespasian), AR-Denarius, Rome, COS IIII, Pegasus, Scarce!, #3024a Domitian (69-81 A.D. Caesar, 81-96 A.D. Augustus), RIC 0921, RIC II(1962) 0238(Vespasian), AR-Denarius, Rome, COS IIII, Pegasus, Scarce!, #3
avers: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS, Laureate head of Domitian right.
reverse: COS IIII, Pegasus walking right.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 17,5-18,0mm, weight: 3,11g, axis: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 76 A.D., ref: RIC-II(1962)-0238, p-42, RIC-New-0921 (Vespasian), RSC 47, BMC 193,
Q-003quadrans03/16/18 at 13:10David Atherton: Wonderful!
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Nero with Divus ClaudiusNERO CLAVD DIVI CLAVD F CAESAR AVG GERMA
Laureate head of Nero right
DIVOS CLAVD AVGVST GERMANIC PATER AVG
Laureate head of Divus Claudius right.
Caesarea, Cappadocia
63-64 AD
2.95g
RPC I 3648; RIC 622.
From the collection of K.M. Germany. Ex-Roma E-sale 43 lot 334
Nicely centered drachm with double portraits of Claudius and Nero and full Latin legends.Jay GT402/28/18 at 19:40David Atherton: Fantastic coin! Both portraits are superb.
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Augustus, with Agrippa (27. B.C. 14 A.D.)GAUL, Nemausus
Æ As
O: Heads of Agrippa left, wearing rostral crown and laurel wreath, and Augustus right, wearing oak wreath, back to back. IMP above, DIVI F below.
R: Crocodile right chained to palm branch with long vertical fronds; above, wreath with long ties, palms below; COL NEM flanking vertical palm.
Nemausus mint, 9-3 B.C
10.26g
27mm
RPC I 524; RIC 1 158Mat02/21/18 at 09:09David Atherton: Nice example!
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RIC 585 DomitianAR Denarius, 3.04g
Rome mint, 88 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERMAN P M TR P VII; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: IMP XIIII COS XIIII CENS P P P; Minerva stg. l., with spear (M4)
RIC 585 (R2). BMC -. RSC -. BNC -.
Ex Private Collection
This denarius is from a very common issue struck in 88 which is peppered with exceedingly rare variants. Here we have an obverse legend spelling of 'GERMAN' instead of the much more common 'GERM'. The experimental nature of the scarce variants perhaps ties them with the Secular Games which were held later the same year. After 88, new legends and reverse designs did not make another appearance on Domitian's denarius issues until the last year (or months) of his reign in 95-96.
Fine portrait on a broad flan.David Atherton02/21/18 at 05:22David Atherton: Thaks andi89 for informing me of the mistake. It i...
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077 - Severus Alexander denarius - RIC 193Denarius
Obv:– IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG, laureate head right
Rev:– FIDES MILITVM, Fides seated left holding two standards
Minted in Rome.
Reference:– RIC 193. RSC 51maridvnvm02/07/18 at 10:16David Atherton: Lovely double-struck portrait.
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03 Constantius IIConstantius II
DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right
FEL TEMP-REPARATIO, soldier spearing Horseman, bearded, two braids, clutching
ANZ / M left
Antioch 191Randygeki(h2)02/07/18 at 10:16David Atherton: Very attractive piece.
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5216 EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian Tetradrachm 119-20 AD Dikaiosyne Reference.
Dattari (Savio) 1353-4; K&G 32.111; RPC III 5216; Emmett 833.4.
Issue L Δ = year 4
Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ - ΑΔΡΙΑ СƐΒ
Laureate head of Hadrian, r., drapery on l. shoulder; to r. crescent
Rev. L Δ
Dikaiosyne standing facing, head l., holding scales and cornucopia
13.68 gr
24 mm
12hokidoki02/01/18 at 09:09David Atherton: Good Alexandrian style.
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Septimius SeverusSEVERVS PIVS AVG
Laureate head of Severus right
FVNDATOR PACIS
Severus, togate standing left holding branch and scroll
Rome 201 AD
3.6g
RIC IV: 265, Sear 6282, RSC 205
Ex-Calgary Coins
SOLD Forum Auction April 2019Jay GT401/25/18 at 00:27David Atherton: Superb!
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SOLD! 82-83 BC* Q ANTONIUS BALBUSLaureate head of Jupiter right; S•C behind
Victory in quadriga right; I below horses, Q ANTO BALB/PR in two lines in exergue.
Rome, 83 BC
3.99g
Crawford 364/1d; Sydenham 742b; Antonia 1. Sear 279
Lustrous Choice VF. Slight Flan flaw (weight reduction) on obverse in field.
ex-ANE
Sold to ANE April 2022
Anti Sullan Issue Struck by Order of the Senate SC.
Q. Antonius Balbus was a member of the Marian party, and in 82 BC was appointed praetor of Sardinia. Before leaving for Sardinia, this issue was struck by order of the Senate which was dominated by members of the Marian party to pay the army preparing to resist the return of Sulla. The reverse imagery reflects the expectations of Q. Antonius Balbus. Sulla was victorius in the battle of the Colline gate, and in 82 BC, Q. Antonius Balbus was removed from his position as praetor by L. Philippus and killed.
New photo of the very first denarius I bought.
Jay GT401/24/18 at 23:50David Atherton: Great coin with a neat 'al marco' weight r...
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M. Sergius Silus (116-115 B.C.)AR Denarius
O: Helmeted head of Roma right; mark of value behind.
R: Soldier on horseback rearing left, holding sword and severed head of barbarian; Q below.
Rome Mint
21mm
3.74g
Crawford 286/1; Sydenham 534; Sergia 1.Mat01/22/18 at 20:38David Atherton: Good example!
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RPC II 1978 Domitian tetradrachmAVT KAIΣAΡ ΔOMITIANOΣ ΣEB ΓEΡM
Laureate head right; aegis at point of bust
ETOYΣ NEOY IEPOY H (date; year 8)
Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, with wings spread; palm frond to right.
SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch, 88/89 AD
13.61g; 29 mm
McAlee 398; Prieur 145; RPC II 1978.
Ex-Zurqieh
Wonderful style with fine detailed Aegis/Gorgon head
Jay GT401/10/18 at 20:33David Atherton: Superb portrait!
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Vespasian / Pax AureusVespasian. Gold Aureus (7.14 g), AD 69-79. Judaea Capta type. Rome, AD 72/3.
O: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head of Vespasian right.
R: VIC AVG across field,Victory standing right on globe, holding wreath and palm branch.
- RIC 361; BN 57; BMC 72; Calicó 699
In describing Vespasian's triumph in Rome, following the defeat of Judaea, Josephus says, "Many people were carrying statues of Victory; everything was constructed of elephant [ivory] and gold." Nemonater01/09/18 at 11:01David Atherton: Fantastic!
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Vespasian / Titus and Domitian RomeVespasian, 69-79. Denarius (Silver, 16mm, 3.06 g 7), Rome, 70.
O: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head of Vespasian to right.
R: CAESAR AVG F COS CAESAR AVG F PR Bare heads of Titus and Domitian facing each other.
BMC 2. BN 21 Cohen 5. RIC 2Nemonater01/09/18 at 10:54David Atherton: Solid example of the type.
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Titus/Clasped HandsAR Denarius Ephesus (?) mint, 76 AD
Obv: T CAES IMP VESP CENS; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r. 'o' mint mark below neck
Rev: PVBL FIDES; Hands clasped over caduceus, two poppies and two corn ears
- RIC 1485 (R). BMC p. 102 note. RSC 87. RPC 1459 (2 spec.).Nemonater01/09/18 at 10:49David Atherton: Rare and fine style!
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Vespasian / Titus and DomitianVespasian AR Denarius, Tarraco mint, 70 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; Vespasian, Laureate right.
Rev: CEASAR AVG F COS CAESAR AVG F PR; Confronting heads of Titus right, and Domitian left.
- RIC 1302 (R). BMC 351A. RSC 5. From the Gordon S. Parry Collection; Ex Lanz Auction 68 (6 June 1994) lot 360, sold for 420 DM on an estimate of 700; CNG E-auction 196 lot 263.
Below are the photos and description from Lanz Auction 68:
 Nemonater01/09/18 at 10:48David Atherton: Simply awesome!
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0024 Hadrian Denarius Roma 117 AD Pietas Reference.
RIC, 24; BMCRE 15; C 1024; Strack 17; RIC II, 8a
Bust A4
Obv. IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIAN OPT AVG GER DAC
Laureate bare bust with drapery
Rev. PARTHIC DIVI TRAIAN AVG F P M TR P COS P P PIETAS in field
Pietas, veiled, standing left, with hand raised
3.13 gr
19 mm
6hokidoki12/27/17 at 16:39David Atherton: Superb coin!
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RIC 0021 Vespasian DenariiusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
laureate head right
COS ITER TR POT
Aequitas standing left holding scales and sceptre
Rome 70 AD
3.51g
RIC II 21 (C), BMC 17, RSC 94a, Sear 2284
Another early portrait that has Vitellius' features.
New PhotoJay GT412/27/17 at 01:23David Atherton: I love these early transition style denarii. Very ...
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Severina (274 - 275 A.D.)Egypt, Alexandria
Potin Tetradrachm
O: OVLP CEVHPINA CEB, diademed and draped bust right.
R: Eagle standing right, palm across shoulder, holding wreath in beak; ETOVC (around) and S in right field. Year 6 = 275-276 AD
8.58g
20mm
Köln 3102; Dattari 5504; Milne 4453; Emmett 3965.6Mat12/20/17 at 00:00David Atherton: Very cool!
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RIC 0844 Domitian CistophoricIMP CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG
Laureate head right
Aquila between two standards, one surmounted by a banner, the other by a hand
10.60g
Rome mint for circulation in the East. 82 AD
RIC 844 (R); RPC 868
Ex-Roy's Coin
Roughness (die rust?) around features not visible in hand.Jay GT412/12/17 at 00:44David Atherton: Fine style example!
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RIC 0393 Domitian SOLDIMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P V
Laureate head right
IMP XI COS XI CENS P P P
Minerva standing left with spear
Rome 85 AD (6th issue)
3.49g
RIC 393 (R)
Ex-Calgary Coin
Sold to the Andrew Short Collection May 2021
Jay GT411/18/17 at 20:07David Atherton: Superb coin!
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0522 Hadrian Denarius Roma 119-22 AD Oceanus Reference.
RIC 522; Strack 104; C.1110
Bust B1 crop
Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate, cuirassed bust cropped of its pteryges
Rev. P M TR P COS III
Oceanus reclining left, holding anchor in right hand and resting left arm on dolphin
3.33 gr
20 mm
12hokidoki11/15/17 at 20:54David Atherton: Good style.
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Domitian - AS As, Rome Mint - VIRTUTI AUGUSTI - 10.92 GramsAncient Rome.
Emperor Domitian(81 - 96 AD), AE As.
Latin titles;
obv: Laureate crowned bust of Emperor Domitian facing right.
rev:" VIRTUTI AUGUSTI " - Virtus standing right in military dress, holding vertical spear in one hand, parazonium in other arm. One knee slightly raised.
" SC " in fields, to either side of Virtus.
Weight 10.92 Gramsrexesq11/08/17 at 04:58David Atherton: Congrats!
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Titus/SalusAR Denarius, Rome mint, 73 AD
O:Head of Titus right, laureate, bearded; T CAES IMP VESP CENS
R: SALVS AVG; Salus seated left with patera
- RIC 518 (R2)Nemonater11/07/17 at 10:29David Atherton: Superb portrait!
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5462 EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian Drachm 123-24 AD Triumphal arch Reference.
Emmett 1061.8; RPC III, 5462; Cf. Dattari 1895-1898
Issue L H = year 8
Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ - ΑΔΡΙΑ СƐΒ
Laureate head of Hadrian, r., drapery on l. shoulder
Rev. L Η
Triumphal arch surmounted by Quadriga with statue of Emperor
17.51 gr
35 mm
12hokidoki10/28/17 at 19:52David Atherton: Interesting reverse.
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Septimius Severus, Denarius, LIBERALITAS AVG VIAR Denarius
Septimius Severus
Augustus: 193 - 211AD
Issued: 209AD
21.0 x 19.0mm 3.60gr
O: SEVERVS PIVS AVG; Laureate head, right.
R: LIBERALITAS AVG VI; Liberalitas standing left, holding coin dispenser and cornucopia.
Rome Mint
RIC 278a; RSC 298; Sear 6306; BMC 349.
Aorta: 783: B3, O81, R178, T108, M4.
treewalk123/John Tucker 132175418074
10/19/17 10/27/17Nicholas Z10/28/17 at 07:27David Atherton: Very nice.
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3267 CILICIA, Tarsus Hadrian Tridrachm Sandan standingReference.
RPC III, 3267/8; Levante 996; Prieur 768
Issue Second group
Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΘΕ ΤΡΑ ΠΑΡ ΥΙ ΘΕ ΝΕΡ ΥΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕ
Laureate head of Hadrian, r. with balteus and drapery on l. shoulder.
Rev. ΤΑΡϹΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ
Sandan, wearing tall headdress and long cloak, standing, r., on horned lion; he wears on his l. side bow-case and sword crossing the bow-case; his r. hand is raised and he holds bipennis and wreath in left.
9.94 gr
26 mm
12h
Note.
Sandan (or Sandon or Sandas) was an ancient Anatolian god associated with both war and the weather, and was known in the area of Tarsos from Hittite times (the second half of the 2nd millenium BC). The figure of Sandan on a lion first appears on the coinage of Tarsus in the 2nd century BC, but it was certainly much older. The shrine to Sandan in Tarsus existed at least until the 3rd century AD okidoki10/28/17 at 07:26David Atherton: Tremendous piece! Wow.
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3269A CILICIA, Tarsus Hadrian Tridrachm Apollo standing vis à vis with Perseus Reference.
RPC III -, cf. 3269-70 (both with differing bust type). Prieur 770 var. (differing bust type).
same bust type as 3267
Issue Second group
Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΘΕ ΤΡΑ ΠΑΡ ΥΙ ΘΕ ΝΕΡ ΥΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕ
Laureate head of Hadrian, r. with balteus and drapery on l. shoulder.
Rev. ΤΑΡϹΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ
Apollo, naked and on left, standing right, holding laurel branch in his left hand, left elbow resting on tripod snake inside, clasping right hands with Perseus, naked and on right, standing left, holding harpa in his left hand.
10.61 gr
27 mm
12hokidoki10/28/17 at 07:25David Atherton: Fantastic coin!
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161 - Constantine the Great (posthumous) - AE4 - RIC VIII 32AE4
Obv: DV CONSTANTINVS PT AVGG, veiled bust right
Rev: VN | MR, Emperor veiled standing right
Minted in Alexandria (//SMALD) 337 - April 340 A.D
Reference:– RIC VIII Alexandria 32 maridvnvm10/28/17 at 07:24David Atherton: A lovely coin.
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Gordian III (238 - 244 A.D.)AR Antoninianus
O: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG; radiate draped bust right.
R: SECVRIT PERP; Securitas standing left with scepter, leaning on column.
Rome Mint
25mm
6.2g
RIC IV Rome 151
Very Heavy!Mat10/28/17 at 07:23David Atherton: Lovely reverse.
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Honorius (392 - 395 A.D.)Æ2
O: DN HONORIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
R: GLORIA ROMANORVM; Emperor standing, facing head right, holding standard and globe. ANTΓ in ex.
Antioch Mint
22mm
5.8g
RIC IX Antioch 68eMat10/28/17 at 07:22David Atherton: Beautiful coin!
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Roman Empire, Caracalla, Denarius - Sol Rector Orbis (RIC 39a)AR Denarius
Rome, 199-200 AD
3.43g
Obv: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS
Rev: Sol, radiate, standing left, holding globe in his right hand and inverted spear with his left
RECTOR ORBIS
BMC 165, RSC 542, RIC 39a
Leu Numismatik Auction 1
Optimo Principi10/27/17 at 03:48David Atherton: Wow! Fantastic portrait.
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RIC 0048 Domitian denariusIMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG PM
Laureate head right
TR P COS VII DES VIII
Curule chair, wreath above
Rome, September 13-December 31, 81 AD
3.5g
RIC 48 (C)
Ex-Calgary Coin; Ex-RM CollectionJay GT410/01/17 at 20:32David Atherton: Unusual portrait on that one. Very intersting!
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RIC 0847 Vespasian denariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head right
COS VII
Eagle standding front on garlanded base, thunderbolt in claws, wings open, head left
Rome, 76 AD
3.5g
RIC 847 (C2)
Ex-Calgary Coin, Ex-RM collection,
Jay GT410/01/17 at 20:31David Atherton: Great example!
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RIC 0022 Titus denarius IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM
Laureate head right
TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P
Ceres seated left with corn ears, poppy and torch
Rome, after July 1, 79 AD
3.19g
RIC 22 (C)
Ex-RM collection, Ex-Calgary CoinJay GT410/01/17 at 20:31David Atherton: Lovely coin!
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Augustus portrait denariusAugustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (21mm, 3.67 g, 6h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Caesaraugusta?). Struck circa 19-18 BC. Bare head left / Oak wreath with the two ties drawn up across center. RIC I 40b; RSC 211. Near EF, banker’s mark on obverse, fine style.Octavianus09/28/17 at 20:20David Atherton: A very beautiful coin!
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Marc Antony and Octavian denarius portraitsMARK ANTONY and OCTAVIAN. Silver denarius. Moneyer: M. Barbatius Pollio, quaestor pro praetore. Ephesus, Spring-Summer 41 BC. Obv: M ANT IMP AVG III VIR R P C M BARBAT Q P. Bare head of Mark Antony right. Rev: CAESAR IMP PONT III VIR R P C. Bare head of Octavian right. Crawford 517/2; CRI 243. Weight: 3.91 g. Diameter: 13 mm.
This coin was struck to pay Antony's troops shortly after he and the young Octavian completed their defeat of Caesar's assassins. Several months later would come his first meeting with Cleopatra.
Octavianus09/28/17 at 20:20David Atherton: Fantastic!
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0828 Hadrian AS Roma 124-27 AD Salus Reference.
RIC 828; Strack 598
Bust A2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head, with drapery
Rev. SALVS AVGVSTI; S C in field COS III in ex.
Salus standing left, before a snake-entwined altar, holding patera and sceptre.
10.59 gr
27 mm
6h
Note.
Ex col. Frans Pouwel, Netherlands, collected since the ‘80’s.okidoki09/28/17 at 20:18David Atherton: Great portrait!
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Vespasian/Pax COS VIIAR Denarius, Rome mint, 76 AD, likely struck in the first few weeks of the year.
O: Head of Vespasian, laureate, right, IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
R: Pax, bare to the waist, seated left, holding branch extended in right hand, PON MAX TR P COS VII
- RIC 852 (C), BMC 184A, RSC 373Nemonater09/28/17 at 00:03David Atherton: Awesome addition!
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01 Constantius II6,31 g. 22 mm.
DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG Constantius II pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right
FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO soldier spearing Horseman, bearded, Phrygian helmet, reaching
ALEB in ex. Γ in left field
Alexandria 72 var (headwear)Randygeki(h2)09/26/17 at 12:10David Atherton: Love the details on the reverse.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Virtus (RIC 203)AR Denarius
Rome, 103-105 AD
3.03g
Obv: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P.
Rev: Virtus, goddess of bravery, standing (R) holding upturned spear and parazonium, right foot on helmet.
SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI
RSC 402c RIC 203 (?) Woytek 197f (9 spec. known)
Rare variant with cuirassed bust.
ex. Silbury CoinsOptimo Principi09/26/17 at 12:01David Atherton: A very beautiful coin!
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RIC 056 DomitianAR Denarius, 3.22g
Rome mint, 81 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG PONT; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: TR P COS VII DES VIII P P; Minerva adv r., with spear and shield (M1)
RIC 56 (R2). BMC p. 299, note. RSC 560a. BNC -.
Ex eBay, September 2017.
Here is a rare Domitian 'PONT' denarius with the legend variant of DOMITIANVS fully spelled out. Denarii with 'PONT' instead of PM in the obverse legend come very early in the reign. Historically, PONT did not stand for Pontifex Maximus under Augustus, but did so under Nero (PONT was used after Nero was already Pontifex Maximus, BMC 9). It is possible Domitian followed Nero's example and used PONT as an abbreviation for Pontifex Maximus. Conversely, it is also possible he followed in Augustus' footsteps and used the temporary title 'PONT' until the ceremony electing him to the position was completed. We simply do not know. The records of the Arval brothers do not show Domitian as Pontifex Maximus by 30 October, so presumably he acquired the title in either November or December. The office seems to have had no fixed date of appointment. Knowing how much of a stickler Domitian was to keeping to the proper forms, the mint likely waited until his election as Pontifex Maximus before the title was displayed on the coinage. Whether or not that title on the coinage after the election was abbreviated as 'PONT' for a brief time is a mystery.
Struck in fine early style with a well centred obverse.David Atherton09/18/17 at 14:13David Atherton: Thank you Curtis for the clear explanation of PONT...
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MARCUS ANTONIUS AR Legionary DenariusOBVERSE: ANT AVG III VIR R P C, Praetorian galley, thyrsos behind prow
REVERSE: LEG XIV Legionary eagle between two standards
Patrae 32-31 BC
3.5g, 18mm
Cr544/29; Syd 1234
ex. Germania Inferior NumismaticsLegatus09/14/17 at 00:53David Atherton: Sweet addition!
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RIC 0469 DomitianusObv : IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XII CENS PER P P. Laureate head right, with aegis
Rev : S-C in field; Domitian standing left, with spear; to left, German captive, kneeling right, presenting shield; in exergue, broken spear
AE/Sestertius (36.02 mm 26.15 g 6h) Struck in Rome 86 A.D.
RIC 469 (R), BMCRE 379, BNF 402.
Purchased from Sebastian Sänn on MA-Shops FlaviusDomitianus09/08/17 at 12:16David Atherton: Pretty patina.
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MARCUS ANTONIUS AR Legionary Denarius OBVERSE: ANT AVG III VIR R P C, Praetorian galley, thyrsos behind prow
REVERSE: CHORTIS SPECVLATORVM, three legionary standards
Patrae 32-31 BC
3.52g, 18.mm
Cr544/12; Syd 1214
ex. Marti Classical NumismaticsLegatus08/30/17 at 19:36David Atherton: Wonderful!
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RIC 0591 Domitian denarius SOLD!IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VII
Laureate head right
IMP XV COS XIIII CENS P P P
Minerva advancing right with spear and shield
January 1- September 13, 88 AD
Rome
3.2g
RIC 591 (R2)
Sold to TC collection Sept 2023
Jay GT408/30/17 at 19:26David Atherton: Stylish and rare. congrats!
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3098 CAPPADOCIA, Caesaraea Hadrian Didrachm 128-138 AD Mount Argaeus one starReference.
RPC III, 3098; S 268a, Metcalf Conspectus 95b
Obv. ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СΕΒΑСΤΟС
Laureate head of Hadrian, r., with drapery on l. shoulder
Rev. ΥΠΑΤΟС Γ ΠΑΤΗΡ ΠΑΤΡ
Mount Argaeus surmounted by star
6.11 gr
21 mm
6hokidoki08/23/17 at 22:25David Atherton: Sweet coin!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Hadrian Dupondius 117 AD ConcordiaReference.
RIC 538b; C. 260; BMC 1107; Strack 502
Obv. IMP CAES DIVI TRAIAN AVG F TRAIAN HADRIAN OPT AVG GER
Radiate, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, baldric strap over shoulder and across chest, seen from front
Rev. DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS P P S C
Concordia enthroned facing left, holding patera in right hand, left elbow resting on small statue of Spes on small column, cornucopiae below throne.
12.31gr
28 mm
12h
Note.
CNG Sale 11/09.
From the Estate Collection of Dr. Richard Dotyokidoki08/23/17 at 22:23David Atherton: Fantastic!
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AugustusAugustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.33 g, 7h). Rome mint; Q. Rustius, moneyer. Struck 19-18 BC. Jugate, draped busts right of Fortuna Victrix, wearing round helmet, and Fortuna Felix, diademed, set on bar with ram’s head finials / Ornamented altar inscribed FOR RE. RIC I 322; RSC 513. Fine, toned, light porosity, areas of weak strike.
ecoli08/23/17 at 22:23David Atherton: Awesome coin!
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Valerian I (253 - 260 A.D.)AR Antoninianus
O: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG, radiate, draped bust right.
R: CONCORDIA EXERCIT, Concordia standing left holding patera and double cornucopiae.
21mm
3g
RIC 81, Cohen 39; Sear 9929.Mat08/22/17 at 12:07David Atherton: Nice portrait.
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Vespasian Ad 69-67.AR DenariusVespasian. AD 69-79. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.25 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck January-June AD 70. Laureate head right / Pax seated left, holding olive branch and winged caduceus. RIC II 29; RSC 94h. Good VF, toned.
From the collection of a Texas Wine Doctor, purchased from Marshall Fields, Chicago, 22 November 1966.Britanikus08/22/17 at 12:06David Atherton: Nicely toned with an interesting provenance!
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Septimius Severus, Denarius, BONI EVENTVSAR Denarius
Septimius Severus
Augustus: 193 - 211AD
Issued: 194 - 195AD
18.5 x 17.0mm 3.00gr
O: IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II; Laureate head, right.
R: BONI EVENTVS; Boni Events standing left holding a dish of fruit in right hand and grain ears in her left hand.
Emesa Mint
RIC 369; RSC 68; Sear 6267; BMC 343.
Aorta: 346: B3, O20, R47, T75, M2.
distinctivecoins 232427572799
8/17/17 8/21/17Nicholas Z08/22/17 at 12:03David Atherton: Nice example.
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Decimus Caelius Calvinus BalbinusBalbinus AR Antoninianus. 4.86g, 22mm Rome, AD 238.
O: IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
R: FIDES MVTVA AVGG, (Mutual Fidelity of the Augusti) clasped right hands.
- RIC 11; RSC 6.Nemonater08/16/17 at 07:51David Atherton: Awesome portrait!
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VESPASIAN AR DenariusOBVERSE: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right
REVERSE: COS ITER TR POT, Pax seated left, holding branch and caduceus
Struck at Rome, 69-71 AD
3.31g, 18mm
RIC 29; RSC 94h; Sear 2285Legatus08/09/17 at 06:42David Atherton: Nice example!
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Bruttium, Rhegion, 415-387 B.C., Drachm 14mm, 3.89 grams
Reference: Sear 502; B.M.C.1.38
Lion's scalp facing.
PHΓINON, Laureate head of Apollo right, olive-sprig behind.
"Dionysios I, after concluding a peace with the Carthaginians, went about securing his power in the island of Sicily. His troops, however, rebelled against him and sought help from, among others, the city of Rhegion (Diod. Sic. 14.8.2). In the ensuing campaigns, Dionyios I proceeded to enslave the citizens of Naxos and Katane, with whom the Rhegians shared a common history and identity (Diod. Sic. 14.40.1). This association was a source of anger and fear for the inhabitants of Rhegion. The Syracusan exiles living there also encouraged the Rhegians to go to war with Syracuse (Diod. Sic. 14.40.3). The overarching strategy of Dionysios I included extending his power into Italy by using Rhegion as a stepping stone to the rest of the peninsula. In 387 BC, after a siege that lasted eleven months, the Rhegians, on the brink of starvation, surrendered to Dionysus. Indeed, we are told that by the end of the siege, a medimnos of wheat cost about five minai (Diod. Sic. 14.111.2). Strabo remarks that, following Dionysios' capture of the city, the Syracusan “destroyed the illustrious city” (Strabo 6.1.6).
The next decade or so of the history of Rhegion is unclear, but sometime during his reign, Dionysios II, who succeeded his father in 367 BC, rebuilt the city, giving it the new name of Phoibia (Strabo 6.1.6). Herzfelder argues that this issue was struck by Dionysios II of Syracuse after he rebuilt the city, and dates it to the period that Dionysios II is thought to have lived in the city. Due to civil strife at Syracuse, Dionysios II was forced to garrison Region, but was ejected from the city by two of his rivals circa 351 BC (Diod. Sic. 16.45.9).
The coin types of Rhegion, founded as a colony of Chalcis, are related to its founding mythology. Some of the earliest tetradrachms of the city, from the mid-5th century BC, depict a lion’s head on the obverse, and a seated figure on the reverse. J.P. Six (in NC 1898, pp. 281-5) identified the figure as Iokastos, the oikistes (founder) of Rhegion (Diod. Sic. 5.8.1; Callimachus fr. 202). Head (in HN), suggested Aristaios, son of Apollo. Iokastos was one of six sons of Aiolos, ruler of the Aeolian Islands. All of the sons of Aiolos secured their own realms in Italy and Sicily, with Iokastos taking the region around Rhegion. Aristaios, born in Libya, discovered the silphium plant, and was the patron of beekeepers (mentioned by Virgil), shepherds, vintners, and olive growers. He also protected Dionysos as a child, and was the lover of Eurydike. The replacement of the seated figure type with the head of Apollo circa 420 BC also suggests the figure could be Aristaios. An anecdote from the first-century BC geographer Strabo (6.1.6 and 6.1.9), which connects Rhegion’s founding to the orders of the Delphic Oracle and Apollo, as the reason for the advent of the new type could be simply serendipitous.
Different theories exist for the lion’s head on the coins of Rhegion. The lion’s head (or mask as it is sometimes described) first appeared on the coinage of Rhegion at the start of the reign of Anaxilas, in about 494 BC. E.S.G. Robinson, in his article “Rhegion, Zankle-Messana and the Samians” (JHS vol. 66, 1946) argues that the lion was a symbol of Apollo. He makes a comparison to the coinage of the nearby city of Kaulonia, “At Kaulonia Apollo’s animal was the deer; if at Rhegion it was the lion, the early appearance and persistence of that type is explained. The lion is a certain, though infrequent, associate of Apollo at all periods.” The link, he suggests, is that the lion was associated with the sun, as was Apollo himself.
The lion’s head could also relate to the exploits of Herakles, who had some significance for the city. The extant sources tell us that Herakles stopped at southern Italy near Rhegion on his return with the cattle of Geryon (Diod. Sic. 4.22.5). It was here that supposedly a bull broke away from the rest of the herd and swam to Sicily (Apollod. 2.5.10). Though but a passing reference in Apollodorus, it is very possible that the Rhegians venerated Herakles. Indeed, Herakles was a very important figure throughout the entire area. Dionysios of Halicarnassus says that “in many other places also in Italy [besides Rome] precincts are dedicated to this god [Herakles] and altars erected to him, both in cities and along highways; and one could scarcely find any place in Italy in which the god is not honoured” (I.40.6). As the skin of the Nemean Lion was one of the main attributes of Herakles, the lion’s head may refer to him through metonymic association."Leo08/03/17 at 06:20David Atherton: Nice coin!
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Roman Civil Wars 68-69Nero, Vindex, Galba, Otho, Vitellius x2 and Vespasian x3Nemonater08/01/17 at 02:53David Atherton: Utterly fantastic!
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Octavian AR Denarius. Rome.Bare head of Octavian right / Arch surmounted by facing Quadriga bearing Octavian.
aF. 3.31 Gr.
Ref; RSC I: 123.
Sam07/29/17 at 10:47David Atherton: Wow! A very desirable denarius. Congrats!
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2954 CAPPADOCIA, Tyana. Hadrian 120-21 AD Athena standingReference.
RPC III 2954.7; vA 6537
Issue Year 5
Obv. ΕΤ Ε
Laureate head of Hadrian, right
Rev. ΤΥΑΝΕωΝ
Athena standing l., holding Nike in her r. hand, l. resting on shield and spear
4.23 gr
16 mm
12h
Note.
Gorny and Mosch 212, 2 March 2013, lot 2512okidoki07/27/17 at 08:19David Atherton: Nice looking coin!
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Roman Republic / C. POSTUMIUS Denarius.Obverse : Bust of Diana draped right, bow and quiver on shoulder.
Reverse : Hound running right, hunting spear below, C.POSTVMI
TA or AT in exergue
Moneyer : Caius Postumius. Struck 74 BC , Max Diameter 17mm , 4.03 Gr.
EF , well centered and struck and attractive dark toning.
References ; Syd 785.
The hound was a constant companion of Diana in her capacity as the huntress.
The Sam Mansourati Collection.Sam07/26/17 at 09:31David Atherton: Incredible reverse!
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Vespasian / Victory Antioch MintAR Denarius, Antioch mint, 72-73 AD
O: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, l.
R: VICTORIA AVG; Victory stg. r., on globe, with wreath and palm
-RIC 1547 (R2), BMC 498, RSC 588, RPC 1921 (2 spec.)Nemonater07/25/17 at 23:55David Atherton: Very nice!
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RIC 124A TitusAR Denarius, 3.20g
Rome mint, 80 AD
Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P; Seat, draped; above, triangular frame with five palmettes, lituus within triangle
RIC 124A (R3). BMC 61. RSC 313a. BNC 49.
Acquired from eBay, May 2017.
A rare variant of the common seat with triangular frame 'pulvinar' type showing a lituus within the triangle. The upcoming RIC II.1 Addenda notes that some specimens of the 3 and 9 palmettes variants show a lituus - with this coin we can now see the 5 palmettes variant does as well.
*Update - This type with lituus has been assigned its own unique RIC number - 124A.*
This denarius was struck possibly to commemorate the religious ceremonies connected to the opening games of the Colosseum.
Despite the wear, a good, solid denarius.David Atherton07/23/17 at 10:55David Atherton: Yes Jim, Domitian's first issue also has a the...
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Aurelian (270 - 275 A.D.)Egypt, Alexandria
Potin Tetradrachm
O: A K Λ ΔOM AVΡHΛIANOC CEB, Laureate and cuirassed bust right.
R: Eagle standing right on wreath, head turned left; star above right, L D right. Dated RY 4 (272/3 AD)
11.25g
21mm
Köln 3076; Dattari 5492; Milne 4398 var. (no star); Emmett 3933 var. (same)Mat07/19/17 at 12:11David Atherton: Beautiful tet!
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3831 PHOENICIA Tripolis Hadrian Ae 15 117 AD caps of DioscuriReference.
RPC III 3831/10; BMC 56; Rouvier 1696
Issue Year 428
Obv. ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙСΑΡ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟС ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС
Laureate head of Hadrian, r., with drapery on shoulder
Rev. ΤΡΙΠΟΛƐΙΤΩΝ ΗΚΥ
Caps of Dioscuri (pilei), each surmounted by star
4.15 gr
15 mm
12hokidoki07/12/17 at 04:35David Atherton: Nice piece!
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RIC 1496 (V) Domitian denariusCAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS
laureate head right, small 'o' below neck truncation
PON MAX TR P COS IIII
winged caduceus.
Uncertain eastern "O" mint
76 AD
3.24g
RIC II 1496 Vespasian (R2); BMCRE II, 489; RSC II, 369; RPC II, 1469.
Apart from the COS IIII, these titles are appropriate for Vespasian, not Domitian as Caesar
Jay GT406/29/17 at 00:50David Atherton: Fantastic!
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RIC 1495 (V) Domitian denarius CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS
Laureate head right
FIDES PVBL
Hands clasped over caduceus, two poppies and two corn ears
Uncertain eastern "O" mint
76 AD
3.21g
RIC 1495 Vespasian (R)
Ex-Den of Antiquity; Ex-TC collection, Ex-Calgary Coin
Jay GT406/29/17 at 00:48David Atherton: A fine example!
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Denar, RIC 3, p.269, 677 - Faustina II, Fecunditas, Child Faustina Minor
AR-Denar, Rome, AD 161-175
Obv: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, diademed, draped bust right
Rev.: FECVNDITAS, Fecunditas standing right holding scepter in right and infant in left
Ag, 3.47g, 19mm
Ref.: RIC III 677 var. (diademed), CRE 177 [R]
Ex Numismatik Naumann, auction 53, lot 753
For this type I have three other versions in my gallery > click:
bust with band of pearls
bust with bare head
bust with double band of pearlsshanxi06/21/17 at 18:26David Atherton: Sharp coin!
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2695 PAMPHYLIA, Perge Hadrian Artemis Reference.
RPC III, 2695; SNG France 397-8
Obv. ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС ΚΑΙСΑΡ
Laureate, bust right, with drapery on l. shoulder and across back of neck, seen from front
Rev. ΑΡΤΕΜΙΔΟС ΠΕΡΓΑΙΑС
Artemis, with quiver and bow in raised hands, running l., head r.; above, crescent
4.81 gr
20 mm
6h
Note.
Reverse legend is counter clockwise.okidoki06/21/17 at 18:26David Atherton: Very nice!
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ROMAN IMPERATORS, Augustus Plated Denarius - Bearded Barbarian Offering Vexillum (Hybrid, RIC 288/416)Plated Denarius
After 12 BC
3.16g
Obv: Diademed and draped bust of Feronia, r.
FERON TVRPILIANVS IIIVIR
Rev: Bearded barbarian, with cloak over shoulder, kneeling r. and offering vexillum.
CANINIVS GALLVS III VIR
RIC – For obverse: C 484. RIC 288 and for reverse: C 383. RIC 416.
ex. Elvira Clain Stefanelli (1914-2001) collection, curator of the National Numismatics Collection at the Smithsonian
ex. V.J.E. Ryan Collection, Valentine John Eustace Ryan (1883-1947) sold by Glendining & Co., 2nd April 1952, 5th Part, Lot 2060 (Plate coin)
ex. Haeberlin Collection, Ernst Justus Haeberlin (1847-1925), Cahn & Hess, Frankfurt, 17th July 1933, Lot 3259 (Plate coin) Sold to Spink for 26 Reichmarks.
ex. Lawrence Collection, Cyrus Jay Lawrence (1832-1908) and his son, Richard Hoe Lawrence (1858-1936) of Westchester, New York.
Optimo Principi06/21/17 at 18:25David Atherton: Fantastic!
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TrajanRoman Empire, Trajan 98-117, Denarius, 3.09g: Obv: Laureate head of Trajan right "IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS VI PP" Rev: Trajan's column "SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI". RSC 558a.ecoli06/21/17 at 18:24David Atherton: Good example.
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RIC 1554 Vespasian denariusIMP CAES VESP AVG PM COS IIII
Laureate head right
CONCORDIA AVGVSTI
Concordia seated left with patera and cornucopiae
Antioch, 72-73 AD
3.11g
RIC 1554 (R2)
Jay GT405/20/17 at 20:28David Atherton: Good eye!
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022a Titus (69-79 A.D. Caesar, 79-81 A.D. Augustus), RIC² 0874 (Vespasian), RIC II(1962) 0176 (Vespasian), AR-Denarius, Roma, IOVIS CVSTOS, Jupiter standing facing, #1022a Titus (69-79 A.D. Caesar, 79-81 A.D. Augustus), RIC² 0874 (Vespasian), RIC II(1962) 0176 (Vespasian), AR-Denarius, Roma, IOVIS CVSTOS, Jupiter standing facing, #1
avers: T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS, Laureate head right.
reverse: IOVIS CVSTOS. Jupiter standing to face, sacrificing from patera over the lit altar to left and holding scepter.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 18,5-19,0mm, weight: 3,04g, axes: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 76 A.D., ref: RIC² 0874 (Vespasian), RIC II(1962) 0176 (Vespasian) p-36, RSC 106, BMC 305,
Q-001quadrans05/01/17 at 23:07David Atherton: A nice example with the smaller portrait type.
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RIC 0762 Domitian denarius SOLDIMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIII
Laureate head right
IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P
Minerva standing right on capital of rostral column, with spear and shield; owl to right (M2).
Rome, Sept 14 93 AD-Sept 13, 94 AD
3.40g
RIC 762 (C3)
Ex-ANE from an old collection. EF with wonderful dark patina.
SOLD back to ANE November 2022Jay GT404/26/17 at 02:23David Atherton: I know others are commenting on the toning, but it...
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Trajan Sestertius Trajan on Horseback Trampling DacianObv.
IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TRP COS V P P
Laureate head right, slight drapery on far shoulder
Rev.
SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI
S C in exergue
Trajan on horseback right, spearing Dacian below horse
33mm 26.25g
RIC 543ancientdave04/23/17 at 10:14David Atherton: Fantastic!
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RIC 0369 Titus denariusT CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT
Laureate head of Titus right
Titus sanding right, left foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium, Palm tree before him at foot of which Judaea, as a mourning captive, is seated right, on ground
Rome 72 CE
3.32g
RIC II 369 (R2); Hendin 6512 (RR)
Ex-Canadian Coin
The reverse celebrates the success of Vespasian and Titus in quelling the First Jewish Revolt. Although there is no "Judea Capta" inscription on the reverse, the iconography says it all. A much rarer Rome mint denarius compared to the Antioch issue.
Wildwinds exampleJay GT404/21/17 at 18:31David Atherton: The rarer 'Rome' version of the type. Very...
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RIC 1560 (V) Titus Antioch DenariusT CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
CONCORDIA AVGVSTI.
Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera.
Antioch, 72-73 AD
3.42g
RIC 1560 Vespasian (R2); RPC II 1932 (5 spec.); RSC 44.
Ex-TC collection; ex-Tom VossenJay GT404/15/17 at 22:03David Atherton: Awesome coin!
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022a Titus (69-79 A.D. Caesar, 79-81 A.D. Augustus), RIC² 0783 (Vespasian), RIC II(1962) 0185 (Vespasian), AR-Denarius, Roma, PONTIF TR P COS IIII, Pax seated left, #1022a Titus (69-79 A.D. Caesar, 79-81 A.D. Augustus), RIC² 0783 (Vespasian), RIC II(1962) 0185 (Vespasian), AR-Denarius, Roma, PONTIF TR P COS IIII, Pax seated left, #1
avers: T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS, Laureate head right.
reverse: PONTIF TR P COS IIII, Pax seated left, holding an olive branch.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 18,5-19,5mm, weight: 3,24g, axes: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 75 A.D., ref: RIC² 0782 (Vespasian), RIC II(1962) 0185 (Vespasian) p-36, RSC 162, BMC 172,
Q-001quadrans04/11/17 at 00:32David Atherton: Beautiful!
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DomitianAR Denarius.
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P V, laureate head right / P M TR POT III IMP V COS X P P (M3)
RIC II.1, unlisted (R3 - assigned 344A by Dr. Buttrey in the RIC II.1, Addendum); BMCRE II, unlisted; RSC II, unlisted
Dr. Buttrey's notes: "A die carried over from a rather earlier issue (184-187), here muled with obv. TR P V. Since that tribunician era obtained for several issues of aurei and denarii the striking of this piece cannot be exactly placed: insertion as 344A is chosen as its earliest possible production. R3 Downie's 323 15/03/2017 2055 = Telford coll."socalcoins04/05/17 at 04:39David Atherton: Awesome rarity with a very fine portrait!
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RIC 0026 Domitian denariusIMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M
Laureate head right
COS VII DES VIII P P
Dolphin coiled round anchor
Rome 81 A.D. (3rd group)
3.3g
RIC 26 (R), RSC 63
Ex-Enrico collection
Extra fine portrait!
Jay GT404/03/17 at 10:41David Atherton: Fine syle beauty!
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Augustus RIC 21227 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius. Lugdunum mint. Struck 2 BC-AD 4.
O: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE Head, laureate, to right
R: AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT; C L CAESARES in ex; Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing facing, each resting a hand on a shield. Crossed spears behind the shields. Lituus on l. and Simpulum on r., X below.
- RIC 212 (R)
"The brothers, Caius and Lucius, were the sons of Agrippa and Julia, daughter of Augustus. They were due to succeed Augustus but predeceased him in 4 and 2 A.D. respectively. Gaius, the elder of the two brothers has his shield placed in front of that of his younger brother and the ladle above him marking him as Pontifex. Lucius has lituus above marking him as augur. Gaius should have the more prestigious position on the left but this variety has him on the right." - ForumNemonater03/20/17 at 10:15David Atherton: Beautiful denarius!
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RIC 0909 (V) Titus DupondiusT CAESAR IMP COS V
Radiate head right
FELICITAS PVBLICA
Felicitas, wearing long dress and cloak, standing facing, diademed head turned left, holding cornucopiae in her left hand, laurel branch in her raised right hand. SC in field
Rome, 76 AD
12.17g
RIC 909 Vespasian (R)
Rare.
Ex-ANE
Gemini notes: "COS V bronzes of Titus are scarce: only one such As, no dupondii or sestertii, in the BM collection by 1976."
Jay GT403/17/17 at 10:12David Atherton: Great portrait!
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RIC 1421 Vespasian Ephesus denariusIMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS II TR PPP
Laureate head right
PACI AVGVSTAE
Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm.
70 AD, Ephesus
2.03g
Rare
RIC 1421 (R), BMCRE 446, RSC 278 determined by die match.
Ex-FLAN (1999), Ex-ANE
Much better in hand, not as porous looking with a dark patina
Sold March 2018Jay GT403/17/17 at 10:11David Atherton: Wonderful style!
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RIC 1081 (V) Domitian DenariusCAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VI
Laureate head right
PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS
Clasped hands holding legionary eagle set on prow.
Rome 79 AD
3.48g
RIC II 1081 Vespasian(C2); BMCRE 269 Vespasian; RSC 393.
Ex-ANE, Ex-Ancient Treasures (2002)Jay GT403/08/17 at 22:07David Atherton: Nice example.
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RIC 0657 Domitian Denarius SOLD!IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII
Laureate head right
IMP XVII COS XIIII CENS P P P
Minerva standing right on capital of rostral column, with spear and shield; to right, owl
Rome, Sept 14, 88 AD- Sept 13, 89 AD
3.28g
RIC 657 (R). RSC 247. A scarce reverse variant.
Ex-Ancient Treasures (1999), Ex-ANE
Sold to TC collection Sept 2023Jay GT403/08/17 at 22:07David Atherton: Wonderful style!
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Tiberius, AD 14-37AR denarius, 18mm, 3.4g, 9h; Lugdunum, AD 15-16
Obv.: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS; Laureate head right.
Rev.: TR POT XVII; Tiberius in quadriga right, holding laurel-branch and eagle-tipped scepter // IMP VII
Reference: RIC I 4
From the Orfew Collection / 17-30-115John Anthony03/01/17 at 02:35David Atherton: Nice coin!
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RIC 0361 Vespasian denarius by TitusDIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS
Laureate head of Divus Vespasian to right.
EX S C
Empty quadriga advancing left, ornamented with a miniature quadriga flanked by Victories at the top and two standing figures on the side.
Rome, 80-1 AD
3.24g
RIC II 361 (C),(Titus); BMCRE 119 (Titus); RSC 146
Ex-ANEJay GT402/27/17 at 10:14David Atherton: Awesome reverse!
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Titus Dupondius Felicitas Publica 2Obv.
T CAESAR IMP COS V
Radiate head right
Rev.
FELICITAS PVBLICA
SC
Felicitas standing left with caduceus and cornucopiaancientdave02/22/17 at 06:45David Atherton: Beautiful piece!
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Titus Denarius Pax Seated LeftObv.
T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN
Laureate head right
Rev.
PONTIF TR P COS III(I)
Pax seated left holding branchancientdave02/22/17 at 05:36David Atherton: Fantastic coin Dave! Rarer than Vespasian's ve...
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