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RIC 0641T CAES IMP PON TR P COS II CENS
Laureate head right.
VICTORIA AVGVST SC.
Victoria standing right on prow, holding wreath and palm.
Rome, 73 CE
11.03 g. 28.00 mm.
RIC 641 (R)
Ex-Artemidea eLive 32, lot 477Jay GT404/18/24 at 23:50David Atherton: Fantastic!
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RPC 1660AYTOKP KAICAP OYECΠACIANOC CEBA
Laureate head right.
Nike seated right on globe, holding wreath.
Cappadocia, Caesarea
66-67 CE?
1.82g; 15mm
RPC 1660.
Ex-Olympus Auction 11, lot 194Jay GT404/16/24 at 20:45David Atherton: Decent example.
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RPC 1659 Vespasian HemidrachmΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΟΥΕϹΠΑϹΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒΑ
Laureate head of Vespasian, right
Nike advancing right, wreath in right hand, palm in left hand
Cappadocia, Caesarea
66-67 CE?
1.67g; 13mm
RPC 1659
EX-Olympus Auction 11, lot 196
Jay GT404/16/24 at 20:44David Atherton: Nice for the type!
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Domitian: 81 – 96 ADAE dupondius; Rome mint
Struck 85 AD
Obv. - IMP.CAES.DOMITIAN.AVG.GERM.COS XI; radiate head right, with aegis
Rev. - ANNONA / AVG, SC either side, SC in exurge; Annona seated right, holding sack of corn on lap, small figure standing left at her feet, stern of ship in the background
13.82 grams
27.65 mm
cmcdon092304/15/24 at 13:26David Atherton: I love the reverse.
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Galba Denarius (VIRTUS, RIC I 219) v.1GALBA, AD 68-69
AR Denarius (18.92mm, 3.37g, 6h)
Struck Oct.-Nov., AD 68. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG, laureate head of Galba left
Reverse: VIR-TVS, Virtus standing facing, holding parazonium in right hand and vertical spear in left
References: RIC I 219 (R3), RCV -
Lightly toned. An extremely rare type, known from only a handful of specimens.CPK04/15/24 at 02:58David Atherton: Love that portrait!
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Domitian Denarius (Draped seat/thunderbolt, RIC II 34) v.1DOMITIAN, AD 81-96
AR Denarius (18.77mm, 2.91g, 6h)
Struck September - December, AD 81. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG PONT, laureate head of Domitian right
Reverse: COS VII DES VIII P P, winged thunderbolt on seat draped with fringed cover
References: RIC II 34 (R3, same dies)
An early issue struck under Domitian, after he became Emperor but before he was made Pontifex Maximus, or High Priest. Note the obverse legend ending only in 'PONT' rather than the later abbreviation 'P M'.
This type is extremely rare, rated R3 in the 2007 RIC edition. As of 2024, only four specimens are known to exist, and all four share the same pair of dies.CPK04/14/24 at 21:17David Atherton: Super rarity!
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Otho - AntiochAR tetradrachm
69 AD
laureate head right
ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤωΡ·Μ·ΟΘΩΝ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ϹΕΒΑϹΤΟϹ
eagle standing on branch left, wreath in beak, crescent between legs, palm to the left
ΕΤΟΥϹ Α
RPC I, 4199; Wr. 63, Prieur 101, McAlee 316
15,1g 26mm
ex NaumannJ. B.04/10/24 at 12:59David Atherton: Good portrait!
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Hadrian As (ANNONA AVG/Modius, RIC II 2378) v.1HADRIAN, AD 117-138
AE As (27.50mm, 14.04g, 5h)
Struck AD 135. Rome mint
Obverse: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, laureate head of Hadrian right, drapery on far shoulder
Reverse: ANNO-NA AVG, modius with ears of grain and poppy; S C across fields
References: RIC II 2378, RCV 3674
Light earthen patina with smoothly worn surfaces.CPK04/10/24 at 07:19David Atherton: I'm accustomed to seeing these on Flavian coi...
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RIC II 1² Titus 0092Obv.: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M
Rev.: VICTORIA AVGVST
Titus 79-81, Quinar 79-80, Rom, 16mm 1,54g, ss, (R), INV:R298
Ex. Bertolami A279 Lot 119, 12.03.2024Dirk J04/10/24 at 07:17David Atherton: You take what you can get when it comes to quinari...
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Constantine I AE2 (SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI/Standards, RIC VI 348a) v.1CONSTANTINE I, AD 306-337
AE2 (23.15mm, 4.51g, 12h)
Struck AD 312-313. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, laureate and draped bust of Constantine I right, seen from behind
Reverse: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, legionary eagle facing with wings spread between two standards; RS in exergue
References: RIC VI 348a, RCV 16128
The reverse on this coin is a revival of a similar design employed by the emperor Trajan some two hundred years before. Scarce variety (eagle facing.)CPK04/10/24 at 07:16David Atherton: Very nice!
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Nero: as Caesar under Claudius 50-54 ADDenomination: AR Denarius
Year: 50-54 AD
Bust: Bust of Nero, bare-headed, draped, right
Obverse: NERONI CLAVDIO DRVSO GERM COS DESIGN
Reverse: EQVESTER ORDO PRINCIPI IVVENT
Type: Legend in four lines on shield; behind, vertical spear
Mint: Rome
Weight & Measures: 3.48g; 20mm
RIC: RIC 1, 79
Provenance: Ex Yoshua Three Coins (March 2024); ex Jesus Vico Auction 168 (March 6-7, 2024), Lot 1075.
Translation: OB: Neroni Claudio Druso Germanicus Consul Designatus; for Of Nero Claudius Drusus, conqueror of the Germans, consul elect.
Translation: REV: Equester Ordo Principi Iuventuti; for the equestrian order to the prince of youth.
Notes: Young Nero as Caesar under Claudius. In 51 AD Nero came of age, donning the toga virile, and received signal honors: consul designate with tribunician powers, elevation to the high priesthoods, and the title princeps iuventutis which is commemorated by this coin (from Yoshua Three sale description).
Justin L104/10/24 at 07:15David Atherton: What a great coin.
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Vespasian Denarius (Winged caduceus, RIC II 684) v.1VESPASIAN, AD 69-79
AR Denarius (19.05mm, 3.26g, 5h)
Struck AD 74. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESP AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right
Reverse: PONT MAX TR P COS V around winged caduceus
References: RIC II 684, RCV 2299 var. (obv. leg.)
Lightly toned. Attractive portrait of fine style.
From the Kenneth Bressett Collection (1928 - )
Ex Bill Higgie, 1986CPK04/07/24 at 22:06David Atherton: Good example!
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Julius Caesar Denarius (Portrait/Fasces and caduceus, RRC 480/6) v.1JULIUS CAESAR, 49-44 BC
AR Denarius (18.91mm, 3.53g, 12h)
Struck late February to early March, 44 BC. Rome mint
Obverse: CAESAR DICT PERPETVO, wreathed head of Julius Caesar right
Reverse: L·BVCA, fasces and winged caduceus in saltire; axe, clasped hands, and globe in three quarters
References: RRC 480/6, RCV 1409
Toned. A scarce, late-lifetime portrait denarius of Julius Caesar. Caesar received the title of Dictator Perpetuo (Dictator for Life) in February of 44 BC; this coin would have been struck mere weeks before his assassination on the ides of March that same year.CPK04/06/24 at 14:16David Atherton: Fantastic!
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Domitian - AR cistophoric tetradrachmstruck in Rome for province Asia
c. 82 AD
laureate head right
IMP CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG
legionary eagle between two standards, one surmounted by banner and the other surmounted by hand
RPC II, 868; RIC 227
10,8g 25mmJ. B.04/02/24 at 06:26David Atherton: Super example!
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Galatia/Cappadocia, Neoclaudiopolis AE (Trajan/bound captive, RPC 2906A) v.1GALATIA-CAPPADOCIA, NEOCLAUDIOPOLIS
Time of Trajan
AE (26.02mm, 11.44g, 6h)
Struck AD 109/10
Obverse: ΑΥΤ ΝΕΡ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟϹ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ϹΕΒ ΓΕΡΜ ΔΑΚΙΚΟϹ, laureate and cuirassed bust of Trajan right, seen from rear
Reverse: ΝΕΟΚΛΑΥΔΙΟΠΟΛΕΙΤωΝ ΕΤΟΥϹ, Dacia, bound, seated on rocks right; ΡΙΕ in exergue
References: RPC III 2906A.2 (this coin)
An interesting and extremely rare type, apparently unknown except for this coin and one other specimen, both cited by RPC Online.CPK04/02/24 at 06:24David Atherton: Neat rarity.
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Lysimachos Tetradrachm (Deified Alexander/Athena, Stockholm 845) v.1LYSIMACHOS, 306-281 BC
AR Tetradrachm (28.30mm, 16.15g, 12h)
Struck 297 - 281 BC. Alexandreia Troas mint
Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with the horn of Ammon
Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAXOY, Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; cornucopia to inner left, Λ under throne
References: SNG Stockholm 845 (same dies)
A rare variant. Toned with scratches on reverse. Well centered portrait of Alexander the Great in fine style.CPK04/02/24 at 03:05David Atherton: Fantastic!
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Nero Sestertius (Temple of Janus, RIC I 323) v.1NERO, AD 54-68
AE Sestertius (34.80mm, 27.58g, 7h)
Struck AD 66. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P P P, laureate head of Nero right
Reverse: PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT, Temple of Janus with latticed window and garlanded double doors; S C across fields
References: RIC I 323, RCV 1958 var. (obv. leg.)
Dark greenish/gold patina. Some corrosion pits. Good portrait & reverse detail.
The doors to the Temple of Janus remained open so long as there was war anywhere in the Empire. This type commemorates one of the few times the doors were closed, at the conclusion of the negotiated peace with Armenia and shortly before the outbreak of the Jewish Revolt later in AD 66.CPK03/30/24 at 07:17David Atherton: Impressive!
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Claudius Sestertius (EX S C P P OB CIVES SERVATOS, RIC I 112) v.1CLAUDIUS, AD 41-54
AE Sestertius (35.30mm, 21.42g, 6h)
Struck AD 42. Uncertain Balkan mint
Obverse: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head of Claudius right
Reverse: EX S C P P OB CIVES SERVATOS in four lines within oak wreath
RIC I 112, RCV 1850, RPC 1957
Dark patina with faint orichalcum highlights. The central dimple on the coin's surfaces - a part of flan preparation - indicates a mint other than Rome; possibilities include Thrace or Bithynia.
From the Curtis L. Clay Collection.CPK03/27/24 at 16:19David Atherton: A very respectable example.
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Geta Denarius (Providentia, RIC IV 81) v.1GETA as Augustus, AD 209-211
AR Denarius (19.14mm, 3.39g, 7h)
Struck AD 211. Rome mint
Obverse: P SEPT GETA PIVS AVG BRIT, laureate and bearded bust of Geta right
Reverse: TR P II-I COS II P P, Providentia (?), standing facing, head left, holding torch in right hand and globe in left
References: RIC IV 81 (S), RCV 7252
Lightly toned. A scarce type, featuring an outstanding late-style portrait of the ill-fated young Augustus.CPK03/27/24 at 16:16David Atherton: Superb portrait!
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RIC II 1² Vespasian 0042 var.Obv.: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M
Rev.: AVGVR PON MAX
Vespasian 69-79, Denar 71, Antiochia ?, 18mm 2,84g, ss, (R), var. Antiochia, Ex. Curtis Clay Collection, INV:R278
Ex. Ex. Harlan J Berk 226th Sale Lot 404Dirk J03/23/24 at 22:53David Atherton: I agree with Clay this is likely from Antioch. I h...
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Vespasian Denarius (Winged Caduceus, RIC II 686) v.2VESPASIAN, AD 69-79
AR Denarius (18.35mm, 3.26g, 6h)
Struck AD 74. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESP AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right
Reverse: PONTIF MAXIM around winged caduceus
References: RIC II 686 (R), RCV 2306
Lightly toned and lustrous. A magnificent portrait of Vespasian and an exemplar of the veristic style of Flavian portraiture.CPK03/23/24 at 22:48David Atherton: Plate coin perfect!
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Antoninus Pius As (MVNIFICENTIA AVG/elephant, RIC III 863)ANTONINUS PIUS, AD 138-161
AE As (28.12mm, 13.73g, 11h)
Struck AD 148/9. Rome mint
Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII, laureate head of Antoninus Pius right
Reverse: MVNIFICENTIA AVG, African elephant walking left, COS IIII S C in exergue
References: RIC III 863, RCV 4308 var.
Well-struck on a heavy flan. Masterfully engraved elephant. This type commemorates the public games held in celebration of the 900th anniversary of the founding of Rome.CPK03/22/24 at 02:26David Atherton: Beautifully rendered elephant!
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RIC 736 Domitian AR Denarius, 3.16g
Rome mint, 92 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XI; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P; Minverva stg. r. on capital of rostral column, with spear and shield; to r., owl (M2)
RIC 736 (R2). BMC -. RSC -. BNC -.
Ex Tater's Relics, eBay, 14 February 2024.
Domitian struck the same series of four Minerva types for his denarii regularly every year from 83 onwards. Some issues are more rare than others - a few are very rare. This coin is from a very rare issue struck towards the end of summer 92 and can be dated by the TR P XI and IMP XXII, an exceedingly rare combination. This series commemorating his 22nd imperial acclamation was most likely awarded for a victory against the Sarmatians and Suevi near the end of the campaigning season just before he became TR P XII on 14th September. The rarity of this dating combination indicates how tight the window was for this issue's production. Struck in such haste, the second 'I' in the imperial acclamation date is often squeezed in on reused dies from the previous issue (as is the case with the present coin). Missing from both the BM and Paris collections.David Atherton03/21/24 at 07:48David Atherton: Indeed! The very definition of one!
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Domitian: Augustus 81-96 ADDomitian AR Denarius
Denomination: AR Denarius
Year: ca. 81 AD
Bust: Laureate Head Right
Obverse: IMP CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG
Reverse: TR P COS VII
Type: draped throne, back decorated with grain ears, lituus beneath the frame.
Mint: Rome
Weight & Measures: 2.82g; 18mm
RIC: RIC 3 Var (R).
Provenance: Ex. CNG E-Auction 557; Lot 974
Purchase: (part of lot of 8 ancient coins).
Translation: OB: Emperor Caesar Domitianus Augustus
Translation: REV: Tribunicia Potestate, Consul for the 7th time.
Notes: Group 1, first year variant denarius of Domitian. Appears to have lituus beneath frame which would separate from RIC 3.Justin L103/19/24 at 04:40David Atherton: Not one you see everyday!
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Herod Agrippa I Prutah (Canopy/barley, Hendin 6274) v.1HEROD AGRIPPA I, AD 41-44
AE Prutah (17.95mm, 2.43g, 1h)
Struck AD 41/2. Jerusalem mint
Obverse: ΒΑϹΙΛΕΩϹ ΑΓΡΙΠΑ around canopy
Reverse: L Ϛ, three heads of barley between two leaves
References: RPC I 4981, Hendin 6274
Dark bronze patina highlighted with earthen deposits. A decent specimen for the type.CPK03/18/24 at 02:43David Atherton: Very nice!
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Tiberius Denarius (PONTIF MAXIM, RIC I 26) v.1TIBERIUS, AD 14-37
AR Denarius (18.61mm, 3.72g, 12h)
Struck AD 16-21. Lugdunum mint
Obverse: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Tiberius right
Reverse: PONTIF MAXIM, female figure seated right, holding vertical scepter and branch, on chair with plain legs above double line
References: RIC I 26, RCV 1763
Old cabinet toning. Some corrosion pits on reverse. Fine portrait of Tiberius.
From the A.K. Collection.
This coin was published in the numismatic journal Money Trend (Jan. 2008 issue), in Dr. Wendelin Kellner's article "Ungewöhnliche und
irreguläre Römermünzen" (page 135, abb. 2)CPK03/13/24 at 06:46David Atherton: Iconic!
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Trajan Sestertius (Victory raising trophy, RIC II 523) v.1TRAJAN, AD 98-117
AE Sestertius (34.59mm, 24.59g, 5h)
Struck AD 103-111. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate head of Trajan right, slight drapery on far shoulder
Reverse: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Victory, draped, stepping left holding palm in left hand and with right hand setting a trophy upright left; trophy has two oblong shields at base; S C in exergue
References: RIC II 523
Lightly toned orichalcum color.CPK03/13/24 at 00:15David Atherton: Excellent addition!
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Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IVa 257Septimius Severus AR denarius
3.40g, 20.0mm, 180 degrees, Rome mint, 202-210 CE
Attribution: RIC IVa 257. Cohen 109. BMCRE V 315.
O: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right.
R: COS III LVDOS SAECVL FEC, Bacchus (Liber) standing to right, emptying oenochoe over leopard and holding thyrsus, and Hercules standing to left, holding club and lion skin.
1 example in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.94.
Ex-Roma Numismatics E-sale 117, lot 909, February 22, 2024.Ron C203/12/24 at 01:23David Atherton: Love the reverse!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Domitian, AE Quadrans, RIC II 250DOMITIAN, AD 81-96
AE Quadrans (17.62mm, 2.58g, 6h)
Struck AD 84/5. Rome mint
Obverse: African rhinoceros, head down, charging left
Reverse: IMP DOMIT AVG GERM around large S C
References: RIC II 250, RCV 2835
A choice specimen, perfectly centered and well-struck from artistic dies.CPK03/11/24 at 08:12David Atherton: Fantastic example. Glad to see you're posting...
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Nerva Denarius (Fortuna, RIC II 4) v.1NERVA, AD 96-98
AR Denarius (18.38, 3.36g, 6h)
Struck AD 96. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II P P, laureate head of Nerva right
Reverse: FORTVNA AVGVST, Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left
References: RIC II 4, RCV 3025
A choice specimen, with attractive toning and a finely styled portrait. Well-centered and struck on a good flan.
From the Tony Chibbaro Collection.CPK03/11/24 at 05:23David Atherton: Awesome looking coin!
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Macedonia, Thessalonica AE (Divus Julius/Augustus, RPC I 1555) v.1MACEDONIA, THESSALONICA
Time of Augustus or later
AE (22.75mm, 7.08g, 7h)
Struck after 27 BC
Obverse: ΘΕΟϹ, bare head of Divus Julius Caesar right
Reverse: ΘΕϹϹΑΛΟ-ΝΙΚΕΩΝ, bare head of Augustus right
References: RPC I 1555
Well-struck and well-preserved with a dark patina. An unusually fine and lifelike bronze portrait of Julius Caesar.CPK03/11/24 at 05:22David Atherton: Fine portraits.
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065 - Julia Domna denarius - RIC -Obv:– IVLIA DOMNA AVG, Draped bust right
Rev:– MONETAE AVG II COS, Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia
Minted in Emesa. A.D. 194
Reference(s) – RIC -; BMCRE -; RSC -.
One of the rare dated reverse series. The third known example, others in Paris and Vienna. Die match to the Paris example.
x.x gms, x.x mm. x degreesmaridvnvm03/11/24 at 05:21David Atherton: Rare and quite fetching!
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Titus As (IVDAEA CAPTA, RIC II 1268) v.1TITUS as Caesar, AD 69-79
AE As (29.56mm, 9.42g, 6h)
Struck AD 77/8. Lugdunum mint
Obverse: T CAES IMP AVG F TR P COS VI CENSOR, laureate head of Titus right
Reverse: IVDAEA CAPTA, Judaea seated right mourning under palm tree, shields and vexillum behind, S C in exergue
References: RIC II 1268, RCV 2475
Warm brown patina with smoothly worn surfaces. This is one of many types commemorating the defeat of the Jewish rebels by Vespasian and his son Titus during the First Jewish War (AD 66-73)CPK03/11/24 at 05:19David Atherton: Nice example.
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Bruttium, Terina didrachm/StaterHead of the nymph Terina left, hair tightly rolled in ampyx, with necklace, all within olive wreath
Nike seated left on hydria (amphora), holding wreath and kerykeion TEPINAION in left field.
Terina, Bruttium
445-425 BCE
6.43g
Regling, Terina 13 (dies K/λ); Kunstfreund 75 (same dies - prior to the die break); Holloway & Jenkins 14, N. Italy 2575. Sear 506.
Ex-Astarte YCA #2, lot 14
Regling's monograph from 1906 was the first die study of any Greek coinage to be published. The obverse die break is known from at least 4 other specimans (Roma, CNG, Nomos, Seaby's Coin & Medal bulletin April 1975, A236 and front cover) all sharing the same obverse and reverse dies. Further examination could possibly help place the coins in chronological order of striking based on die wear.
I missed out acquiring the Seaby coin when it was auctioned at the Geoffry Bell Toronto Coin Auction in 2017. Since then I've been on the lookout for one of these coins with the die break. 7 years later, I finally added one to my collection.Jay GT403/09/24 at 01:43David Atherton: Beautiful rarity.
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Titus Denarius (Kneeling captive, RIC II 49) v.1TITUS, AD 79-81
AR Denarius (18.54mm, 3.34g, 6h)
Struck September-December, AD 79. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head of Titus right
Reverse: TR P VIIII IMP XV COS VII P P, bound captive kneeling under trophy of arms and armor
References: RIC II 49, RCV 2511 var. (obv. leg.)
A choice specimen, sharply struck with a superb portrait.
"The reverse type refers either to the victory in Judaea or, alternatively, may be associated with the activities in northern Britain of the celebrated governor Gnaeus Julius Agricola, father-in-law of the historian Tacitus."
- David R. Sear (Roman Coins and Their Values, Vol. I, p. 465)CPK03/08/24 at 06:15David Atherton: Superb example!
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Domitian Denarius (Minerva & owl, RIC II 657) v.1DOMITIAN, AD 81-96
AR Denarius (19.29mm, 3.53g, 6h)
Struck AD 88-89. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII, laureate head of Domitian right
Reverse: IMP XVII COS XIIII CENS PPP, Minerva standing right on top of rostral column, holding spear and shield; owl to lower right
References: RIC II 657 (R)
A rare type, well-struck on good metal with light toning. A superb portrait of Domitian in fine style.CPK03/08/24 at 06:14David Atherton: Nice example.
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Septimius Severus As (Arched bridge, RIC IV 786b) v.1SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS, AD 193-211
AE As (25.59, 9.08g, 12h)
Struck AD 208. Rome mint
Obverse: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate bust of Septimius Severus right, with aegis on left shoulder
Reverse: P M TR P XVI COS III P P S C, bridge of single curved span, flanked by triple triumphal arches surmounted by statuary, five figures crossing bridge, boat in river below
References: RIC IV 786b (R2), RCV 6472
Corroded surfaces. A very rare type. The exact identity of the bridge pictured is uncertain, but theories include a military bridge built over the Firth of Forth during Severus's Caledonian campaign, the Milvian Bridge north of Rome, or some other bridge in Rome.CPK03/08/24 at 06:14David Atherton: Interesting reverse.
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Nero Denarius (Eagle & Standards, RIC I 68) v.1NERO, AD 54-68
AR Denarius (17.24mm, 3.47g, 7h)
Struck AD 68. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P P, laureate head of Nero right
Reverse: Legionary eagle between two standards
References: RIC I 68, RCV 1947
A scarce type. Lightly toned with an excellent portrait.
From the T. R. Hardaker Collection (1942-2019)
"This type, among the last coins struck by the very unmilitary Nero, would seem to be an attempt to curry favor with the Roman legions of the provinces, which were beginning to rebel against his capricious rule. It did not work." - Classical Numismatic Group (lot description)CPK03/08/24 at 06:13David Atherton: Handsome coin!
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Augustus Denarius (OB CIVIS SERVATOS, RIC I 75a) v.1AUGUSTUS, 27 BC-AD 14
AR Denarius (20.36mm, 3.77g, 7h)
Struck 19 BC. Colonia Patricia mint
Obverse: CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head of Augustus right
Reverse: OB CIVIS SERVATOS in straight lines above and below oak wreath
References: RIC I 75a, RCV 1625 var.
Toned. Good metal and surfaces. A fine portrait of Caesar Augustus.CPK03/06/24 at 06:00David Atherton: Beautiful!
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Sicily, Akragas: Punic Occupation 1/4 ShekelHead of Triptolemus? right, wreathed in corn.
Horse galloping right; Punic letters 'ht' below.
Akragas, Sicily; 213-211 BC (Punic Occupation)
1.57g
SNG Cop 379; Walker Group II, 1st Series
Ex-Londinium Coins; Ex-CNG #63024 6/18/2001 (with ticket)
Minted during the Carthaginian occupation of Sicily and the 2nd Punic War. Rare, only one other in Forum Galleries (Enodia) possible reverse die match.
TRIPTOLEMOS (Triptolemus) was a demi-god of the Eleusinian mysteries who presided over the sowing of grain-seed and the milling of wheat. He was one of the Eleusinian princes who hospitably received the goddess Demeter when she was mourning the loss of her daughter.
Jay GT402/24/24 at 23:45David Atherton: Beautiful
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R., Syria, Antioch, 020p Vespasian (69-79 A.D.), RPC II 1955, AR-Tetradrachm, ЄΤΟΥϹ ΝЄΟΥ ΙЄΡΟΥ Γ, Eagle with wreath in beak #1R., Syria, Antioch, 020p Vespasian (69-79 A.D.), RPC II 1955, AR-Tetradrachm, ЄΤΟΥϹ ΝЄΟΥ ΙЄΡΟΥ Γ, Eagle with wreath in beak #1
avers: ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ ΟΥЄϹΠΑϹΙΑΝΟϹ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ϹЄΒΑϹΤΟϹ, Laureate head of Vespasian, right.
reverse: ЄΤΟΥϹ ΝЄΟΥ ΙЄΡΟΥ Γ, Eagle with spread wings, with wreath in beak standing left, on the club.; in left field, palm branch.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 25,0-26,5mm, weight: 15,13g, axis: 0h,
mint: Syria, (Seleucis and Pieria), Antioch, date: 70-71 A.D.,
ref: RPC II 1955, Wruck 84, McAlee 23,
Q-001quadrans02/21/24 at 04:13David Atherton: Stylish portrait!
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064 - Septimius Severus denarius - RIC -Obv:– IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG II C, laureate head right
Rev:– FORTVAE(sic) REDVCI, Moneta/Aequitas standing left, holding scales in right hand, cornucopiae in left
Minted in Emesa. A.D. 193
Reference(s) – BMCRE -. RIC -. RSC -.
2.99g, 17.53mm, 180o
Additional comments from Curtis Clay - "This combination of the FORTVNAE REDVCI legend with a type of Aequitas is reported on a denarius of Pescennius Niger by Cohen 25 (in a private collection), but does not seem to have been attested before for either Septimius Severus or Julia Domna, at least I can't find any such coin in BMC or RSC."maridvnvm02/21/24 at 04:08David Atherton: A true rarity!
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020 Vespasian (69-79 A.D.), RIC² 0019, RIC II(1962) 004D, AR-Denarius, Rome, COS ITER FORT RED, Fortuna, draped, standing left, #1020 Vespasian (69-79 A.D.), RIC² 0019, RIC II(1962) 004D, AR-Denarius, Rome, COS ITER FORT RED, Fortuna, draped, standing left, #1
avers: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, Laureate head right.
reverse: COS ITER FORT RED, Fortuna, draped, standing left, setting right hand on prow and holding cornucopiae in left hand.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 17,5-18,0mm, weight: 2,99g, axis: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 70 A.D., ref: RIC² 0019, RIC II(1962) 004D, p-16, RSC 84, BMC 7,
Q-001
Interesting portrait. "It's like Vitelius"quadrans02/13/24 at 01:42David Atherton: What a great coin.
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Augustus: Augustus 27 BCE-14 ADDenomination: AR Denarius
Year: 19-18 BCE
Bust: Laureate Head Right
Obverse: CAESAR AVGVSTVS
Reverse: DIVVS IVLIVS
Type: 8 ray comet
Mint: Spain; Caesaraugustus, Hispania
Weight & Measures: 2.96g; 21mm
RIC: RIC 1, 38A
Translation OB: Caesar Augustus
Translation REV: The Divine Julius
Notes: This coin minted under Augustus in 19-18 BCE commemorates the Julius Comet which was seen in the skies above Rome in 44 BCE. This event happened shortly after the assassination of Julius Caesar and was seen to represent the deification of Caesar-Thus “the divine Julius.” Images of Comets were then used symbolically and politically on some coins of the Roman Empire. Justin L102/05/24 at 13:14David Atherton: Utterly fantastic! Iconic reverse type.
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Claudius I: Augustus 41-54 ADClaudius I AR Denarius, 50-51 AD
Denomination: AR Denarius
Year: 50-51 AD
Bust: Laureate Head Right
Obverse: TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG PM TR P X IMP PP
Reverse: No Legend
Type: Oak Wreath, SPQR / PP / OB CS within
Mint: Rome
Weight & Measures: 3.9g
RIC: RIC 1, 54
Provenance: Original Skin Coins (December 2023), Ex Kuenker
Translation: OB: Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Pontifex Maximus Tribunicia Potestate X Emperor Pater Pontifex. Tiberius Claudius Caesar, emperor, high priest, holder of tribunician power for the 10th time, supreme commander, and father of the nation.
Transaltion: Rev: Senatus Populus Que Romanus Pater Patriae Ob Cives Servatos. The Senate and the roman people to the father of the nation, the savior of the citizens.
Notes: The reverse of this...denarius depicts the Corona Civica or “Civic Crown,” the second highest military decoration of the Republic, which took the form of a chaplet of oak leaves woven into a wreath. It was awarded to a citizen who had saved the lives of his fellow citizens by defeating or slaying an enemy of the state. The recipient was required to wear the wreath at any public gathering. Julius Caesar won the award for his actions during the Siege of Mytilene in 81 BC, which gained him immediate entry into the Senate. Augustus was voted the honor by the Senate for ending the destructive Roman civil wars. Caligula was granted the honor for “saving” Rome from the tyranny of Tiberius. Ironically, Claudius was bestowed the Corona Civica for saving Rome from the tyranny of Caligula-From CNGJustin L102/05/24 at 13:13David Atherton: Superb!
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Vespasian "Judea Capta": Augustus 69-79 ADVespasian AR Denarius, 19-18 BCE
Denomination: AR Denarius
Year: 21 Dec 69-early 70 AD
Bust: Laureate Head Right
Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Reverse: No Legend
Type: Judaea or Jewess seated right on ground at foot of palm tree behind her, her hands bound behind and tied to the tree, IVDAEA in exergue.
Mint: Rome
Weight & Measures: 2.63g; 18mm
RIC: RIC II-1, 4
Provenance: Ex. Forvm Ancient Coins (January 2024).
Translation: OB: Emperor Caesar Vespasianus Augustus
Notes: Rare. Part of the Judea Capta series of coins. Commemorating the Fall of Jerusalem and destruction of the temple at the hands of Titus in 70 AD.
Justin L102/05/24 at 13:12David Atherton: Great early style portrait on that one!
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Hadrian: Augustus 117-138 ADHadrian AR Denarius
Denomination: AR Denarius
Year: ca. 130 AD
Bust: Laureate Head Left
Obverse: HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP
Reverse: ROMVLO CONDITORI
Type:Romulus walking right, holding spear and trophy.
Mint: Rome
Weight & Measures: 3.38g; 18mm
RIC: RIC II-3, 1425
Provenance: Ex. eBay (Witteric Coins-January 2024), Ex. Roma numismatics E-sale 74 (August 20, 2020); Lot 900, Ex. Collection of a Yorkshire Gentleman, with collectors ticket.
Translation: OB: Hadrianus Augustus Consul III Pater Patriae, for Hadrian Augustus, Consul for the III time, Father of the country.
Translation: REV: Romulus the founder of Rome.
Notes: Less common Left facing bust. Justin L102/05/24 at 13:11David Atherton: You don't see left facing often. Nicely done!
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RIC 1562 Titus denariusT CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Palm tree; to left, Titus standing right with spear and parazonium, foot on helmet; to right, Judaea mourning seated right.
Antioch; 72-3 CE
2.73g
RIC 1562 (C)
EX-Numismatik Naumann GmbH Auction 136 lot 519
This coin was described by the auction house as a Limes (unofficial) coin. However, this coin is indeed solid silver with a heavy dark toning and encrustations, as can be seen on the reverse. The double strike obverse, Ad Marco scoop on the reverse and being a double die match to the Sneh coin make this an official coin from Antioch. Interestingly, the Antioch version is more common than the Rome mint issue. One which I am happy to add to my collection. I may try to remove the encrustation from the palm tree and back of Judaea.Jay GT401/31/24 at 23:24David Atherton: Nice win!
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Galba: Augustus 68-69 ADGalba AR Denarius
Denomination: AR Denarius
Year: Apr-Oct 68
Bust: Laureate head right
Obverse: SER GALBA IMPERATOR
Reverse: CONCORDIA PROVINCIARVM
Type: Concordia, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopia in left
Mint: Tarraco?, Hispania
Weight & Measures: 3.41g; 17mm
References: RIC 1, 49
Provenance: Ex Lukas Kalchhauser, Ex Salton collection (ca. 1940-1960).
Translation: OB: Servius Galba Supreme Commander
Translation: Rev: Harmony of the provinces.
Notes: Concordia is roman goddess of agreement.
Justin L101/28/24 at 12:57David Atherton: Good portrait!
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Titus / CaptiveTitus. As Caesar, AD 69-79. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.53 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 79.
O: IMP T CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, Laureate head right
R: TR POT VIII COS VII, Bound captive kneeling right before trophy.
- RIC 1; RSC 334a; BMCRE 1. Ex Künker 318 lot 1118, Exemplar der Sammlung Dr. Klaus Berthold, erworben 2013.Nemonater01/27/24 at 21:44David Atherton: Utterly fantastic!
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Nerva / Palm IVDAICINerva Æ Sestertius. 27.84g, 33mm, 6h. Rome, AD 96.
O: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II P P, laureate head to right
R: FISCI IVDAICI CALVMNIA SVBLATA, palm-tree, with two clusters of dates; S-C across fields.
- RIC II 58; BMCRE 88. From the Antonio Carmona Collection.
According to the Roman historian Suetonius: "More than any other, the Fiscus Iudaicus was administered very severely; and to it were brought, or reported, those who either had lived the life of a Jew unprofessed, or concealing their origin, had not paid the tax imposed upon by the people. I remember that it was of interest to me during my youth when a ninety-year-old man was brought before the procurator and a very crowded court to see wheather he was circumcised."
Marius Heemstra challenged the earlier interpretation of the reverse inscription. "The embarrassment (CALVMNIA) of the Jewish Tax (FISCI IVDAICI) is removed," ie., that the Jewish tax, which had been introduced by Vespasian after the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, was repealed by Nerva, in whole or in part. Heemstra also disagrees with the theory that the CALVMNIA, was "the circumcision test" described by Suetonius (Dom. 12.1-2).
Rather, Heemstra maintains that the tax was not repealed, but, rather, that the legend should be translated: "The removal of the wrongful accusation (CALVMNIA) of the Fiscus Judaicus (the imperial tax collection agency)."
What was the CALVMNIA? Meestra explains that before the "removal" of the "wrongful accusation," by Nerva, it is highly plausible that the charge of 'leading a Jewish life without publicly acknowledging that fact' could have been levied against high-ranking Romans who could then have been victims of the Fiscus Judaicus, which would confiscate their wealth.
Conviction could occur either on political grounds, instigated by the emperor himself (Domitian), or because any affiliation with Judaism, however, small could lead to an accusation of "atheism," which to Romans meant not recognizing their pagan gods.
Meestra points out that an important impact of the new law was that it necessitated a clarification in the definition of who was the taxpayer, and, thus who was considered to be a Jew. Instead of "each one of the Jew"s (Josephus), or, "those belonging to the Jewish gens" (Suetonius), the definition changed to "those Jews who continued to observe their ancestral customs" (Dio). In practice, these were the Jews that had been paying the tax in the first place.
By removing the CALVMNIA "the wrongful accusation," Nerva succeeded in transforming the definition of 'Jew' from an ethnic one into a religious one, which both the Romans and Jews adopted.
The coin represents Nerva's order not to abolish the tax itself but of the insulting method of collecting the Jewish tax. - See discussion in: Marius Heemstra, "The interprretation and Wider Context of Nerva's Fiscus Judaicus Sestertius, Judaea and Rome in Coins 65 BCE - 135 CE, London: Spink and Sons, 2010, 187-201.
David Hendin quotes David Vagi for another theory for the Fiscus Judaicus in his Guide to Biblical Coins, Fifth Edition.
"In all likelihood (this reverse type) celebrates Vespasian's requirement of 71/2 CE that the annual didrachm Temple Tax, the Fiscus Iudaicus, be paid to Rome rather than to the Jewish Temple.
This tax was extended to every Jew, male and female, from the age of three, and even to slaves of Jewish households. The proceeds were earmarked for the rebuilding of the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus Captiolinus in Rome, which had been destroyed in the last days of the Roman Civil War of 68-69."
"Thus, FISCI IVDIACI CALVMNIA SVBLATA ('the insult of the Jewish Tax has been removed') would refer to Vespasian's removal of the insult that prior to 71/2 the Jewish Temple Tax had been collected by Jews for their own use. After all, Romans considered themselves the only legitimate taxing authority within the empire, and the only rightful beneficiary of tax revenues."
"In summary, the idea that this coin represents a Roman apology, or a Roman acknowledgment of its own callous behavior, must be abandoned" (p. 458).Nemonater01/27/24 at 21:43David Atherton: The other bookend to 'Judaea Capta'. Sup...
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Domitian Denarius as a Caesar. RIC266
CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII, laureate head right / PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, lighted & garlanded altar. RSC 397a.Britanikus01/22/24 at 10:26David Atherton: Nice example.
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Domitian (A.D. 81-96)AR Denarius, A.D. 92-93, Rome, 18.1mm, 3.27g, 180°, RIC II 167a
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TR P XI. Laureate head right.
Rev: IMP XXI COS XVI CENS P PP. Minerva standing right on galley prow, aiming spear and holding shield; owl to lower right.
Marti Vltori01/22/24 at 10:24David Atherton: Sharp!
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Trajan Sestertius Trajan's ColumnObv.
IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI
P P
Laureate and draped bust right, seen from the back
Rev.
SENATVS POPVLVS QVE ROMANVS
S C in field
Trajan's column surmounted by statue of Trajan on a square pedestal
ornamented with reliefs and two eagles
114-116 AD
36mm 24.70g
RIC 678 BMCRE 1024 Cohen 359 Woytek 537v Banti 110
Rare (R2)
Ex Gorny & Mosch Auction 160 Lot 2311 (2007)
Ex NAC Auction 114 Lot 1524 (2019)
ancientdave01/19/24 at 13:07David Atherton: Super coin!
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Vespasian Aureus, RIC II 963Vespasian, 69-79. Aureus
Rome, 77-78.
Obv.: CAESAR•VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head of Vespasian to right.
Rev: ANNONA AVG Annona seated left on throne, Annona seated left on high-backed throne, holding grain ears in a sack or fold of her drapery, her feet on stool.
20 mm/7.11 g
Good very fine.
Ref.:BMC 290. Calicó 590. Cohen 27. RIC II 963. vindelicus01/19/24 at 13:06David Atherton: Incredible coin!
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RIC 0951 Titus denariusT CASESAR IMP VESPASIANVS
Laureate head right
COS VI
Two oxen yoked left
2.85g
Rome 77-78 CE
RIC 951 (R)
Ex-Emad Khaleel
Jay GT401/18/24 at 00:17David Atherton: Nice example.
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Bruttium, Lokri EpizephyrioiHead of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet; XIIII above.
Pegasos flying to right; ΛΟΚΡΩΝ below.
3.92g, 18mm
Lokroi Epizephyrioi
3rd Century BCE
HN Italy 2423 corr. (ΛIII); HGC 1, 1591 corr. (same).
Ex-Aphrodite Auction 18, lot 29; Ex-Roma Mike Ballerini Collection Auction lot 199 with his ticket noting "Lotto 29"
Beautiful glossy black patina in handJay GT401/11/24 at 02:01David Atherton: Lovely reverse.
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RIC 0774 Vespasian denariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head right
PON MAX TR P COS VI
Securitas seated left, head resting on raised arm
Rome, 75 CE
3.22g
RIC 774 (C)
Ex-Aphrodite Auction 18, lot 481 misattributed as RIC 772
A beautifully toned denarius in hand. Often times this coin is mistaken for the common Pax reverse (as was this one). The difference is in the position of the deities head resting on her arm. The pose is most likely taken from a cult statue of the goddess. Jay GT401/11/24 at 01:39David Atherton: Superb addition!
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011a01. VespasianDenarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII. Laureate head right. Rev: VICTORIA AVGVSTI. Victory advancing right, holding palm branch and crowning standard with wreath. RIC² 1557; RPC II 1929. 3.16 g, 18mm. Naumann Auction 122, lot 660.lawrence c01/02/24 at 06:13David Atherton: Nice example, but IMHO not a Judaea Capta type! He...
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Trajan Sestertius Alim ItalObv.
IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TRP COS VI P P
Laureate head right
Rev.
SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI
S C
ALIM ITAL in ex.
Abundantia standing left, holding corn-ears and cornucopiae, child at foot left
112-117 AD
32mm 23.40g
RIC II 604 Cohen 11
ancientdave12/28/23 at 01:23David Atherton: Fantastic!
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RIC 1569 Vespasian QuadransIMP VESP AVG
Laureate head left
PM TR POT PP
Winged Caduceus
Rome, 74 CE
2.95g
RIC 1569 (R)
EX NSB Web Auction 20, lot 234
Part of an interesting series of coins struck in Rome with an Eastern flare.Jay GT412/19/23 at 04:12David Atherton: Nice!
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RPC 1661 Titus HemidrachmΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΩΡ ΤΙΤΟϹ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ϹΕΒΑϹ
Laureate head of Titus, right
Nike standing, right, wreath in right hand, palm in left hand
Caesarea, Cappadocia
Undated but minted between 79-81 CE
1.82g
RPC 1661 (8 in core collections)
Ex-NBS web auction 20, lot 275
A scarcer coin minted while Titus was Augustus. Nice dark toning with some encrustation around the mouth and chin.
Jay GT412/18/23 at 03:05David Atherton: Nice little piece!
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The Roman Empire. Vitellius AR Denarius (RIC I 36)Vitellius AR Denarius. Tarraco, AD 69. A VITELLIVS IMP GERMAN, laureate head left, globe at point of bust; to left, palm frond / VICTORIA AVGVSTI, Victory flying to left, holding round shield inscribed S P Q R. RIC I 36; RSC 101. 3.45g, 18mm, 7h.
Ex Naville Numismatics Auction 41, 24th June 2018, Lot 523.
Ex Jesús Vico Auction 133, 15th November 2012, Lot 2327.
Vitellius struck his earliest coins during his brief reign at the mint of Tarraco (modern day Tarragona in Spanish Catalonia). This one features one of my favourite portraits in my entire collection. Paulus J12/17/23 at 04:25David Atherton: Superb!
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RIC II 1² Domitian 0330Obv.: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P IIII
Rev.: IMP VIIII COS XI CENS POTES P P
Domitian 81-96, Aureus 85, Rom, 21mm 7,70g, +ss, (R2), RIC II 1² this coin cited
Calicó 864 this coin, Ex. Naville II 1922 L539, INV:R263
Ex. Aureo & Calicó A418 Lot 498, 18.10.23Dirk J12/14/23 at 23:42David Atherton: A staggeringly beautiful coin!
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Octavian as sole Triumvir and Imperator (30-27 BC)AR Quinarius
14.38 mm 1.97 gr.
Obv: CAESAR IMP VII, Octavian bare head right
Rev: ASIA RECEPTA, Victory standing left on cista mythica between two snakes, holding wreath and palm
Mint: Italian, possibly Rome (29-28 BC)
RSC I 14; Sear HCRI 429Ken W212/11/23 at 14:21David Atherton: A prototype for a later Flavian denarius!
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Legion XFlip-over double strike
19.28 mm 3.76 gr.
Crawford 544/24; RSC I 38; Sear HCRI 361; Sydenham 1228
[The double strike is obvious in the dot borders. The flip-over is clearly seen by the appearance of the eagle’s beak and head on the galley on the obverse. It’s hard to see in the photo, but part of the N in ANT and a die break from the obverse can be seen on the reverse.]Ken W212/11/23 at 14:20David Atherton: Cool find!
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Vespasian Head Left Antioch Quadrans Winged Caduceus Obv.
IMP VESP AVG
Laureate head left
Rev.
P M TR POT P P
Winged caduceus
74 AD
16.5mm 2.89g
RIC 1569 ("quadrans") RPC II 1989 (no denomination) Sear 2368 ("semis") BMC 880-881 ("semis") Cohen 349 (no denomination)
ancientdave12/04/23 at 10:58David Atherton: Good example!
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Vespasian Antioch SC Semis Obv.
IMP VESP AVG P M T P
Laureate head right
Rev.
S C in laurel wreath
74 AD
21.5mm 5.96g
RIC II 795 (Commagene) RPC II 1986 (Antioch) Cohen 502
ancientdave12/04/23 at 10:57David Atherton: Nice reverse!
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Nero Dupondius Head Left Macellum Magnum Obv.
NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P
Radiate head left
Rev.
MAC AVG
II in ex
S-C across fields,
Frontal view of the domed Macellum Magnum, male figure in niche on left, holding sceptre
64 AD
29mm 14.86g
RIC I 188 WCN 202ancientdave11/25/23 at 14:47David Atherton: Fantastic reverse!
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RIC 1561 Titus Antioch denariusT CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT
Laureate bust right
NEP RED
Neptune standing left, right foot on globe, with acrostolium and sceptre
Antioch, 72-3 CE
3.07g
RIC 1561 (C)
Ex-Divus Numismatik
Wonderful Antiochine style with typical ragged flan
Jay GT411/14/23 at 21:59David Atherton: Not one you see everyday!
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RIC II 1² Domitian 0683AObv.: IVLIA AVGVSTA
Rev.: DIVI TITI FILIA
JuliaTiti 80-91, Denar 88-89, Rom, 21mm , 3.05g, ss-vz, (R2), INV:R265
Ex. Artemide Aste A LX Lot 513, 29.09.23Dirk J11/13/23 at 12:35David Atherton: Wow.
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RIC II 1² Vespasian 1078varObv.: T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS
Rev.: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS
Vespasian 69-79, Titus als Ceasar, Denar 79, Rom, 18mm 3,10g, ss, (R2), INV:R259
Ex. Gorny & Mosch A297 Lot 1487, 10.10.23Dirk J11/13/23 at 12:22David Atherton: Fantastic!
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RIC II 1² Vespasian 1425AObv.: IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS III TR P P P
Rev.: PACI AVGVSTAE, Victory adv. left, BY mintmark
Vespasian 69-79, Denar 71, Ephesus, 17mm 2,74g, ss, (R3), INV:R264
Ex. Catawiki, 28.10.23Dirk J11/03/23 at 23:19David Atherton: Super rarity!
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RIC 1029 Titus DupondiusT CAESAR VESPASIANVS TR P COS VI
Laureate head left
PRINCIP IVVENT SC across lower field
Domitian Caesar on horse prancing left, raising right hand and holding scepter in left.
Rome; 77-78 CE
10.66g
RIC 1029 (R3)
HJB 225th Bid or Buy lot 63 from the Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex CNG E329, 25 June 2014, 409.
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.
RIC notes that this is "presumably a mule, with the reverse of Domitian from the parallel issue." David Atherton believes the reverse die is intentional for both Titus and Domitian, making this an official pairing of dies for Titus. Regardless, the type is very rare. None in Forum galleries.Jay GT411/03/23 at 00:15David Atherton: There is a parallel sestertius of this type which ...
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017. Crispina. AR Denarius. IVNOCrispina. Augusta, AD 178-182. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.03 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Commodus. Draped bust right / Juno standing left, holding patera and scepter; to left, peacock standing left. RIC III 283 (Commodus); MIR 18, 12-4a; RSC 21. Toned, some iridescence and underlying luster, hairline flan crack
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 78 (26 May 2014), lot 2311.LordBest11/01/23 at 08:12David Atherton: Beautiful!
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Vespasian Sestertius Pax 2Obv.
IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG P M TR P P P COS III
Laureate bust right
Rev.
PAX AVGVSTI
Pax standing left, holding olive branch and cornucopiae
S-C across fields
71 AD
33.5mm 21.32g
RIC 96
Rareancientdave10/30/23 at 23:35David Atherton: Another rare beauty!
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Vespasian Lugdunum Dupondius Pax 2Obv.
IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG COS III
Radiate head right, globe at point of bust
Rev.
PAX AVG
S C
Pax standing left, sacrificing from patera over altar and holding caduceus & branch
71 AD
28mm 12.07g
RIC 1144ancientdave10/30/23 at 23:35David Atherton: Severe portrait.
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Vespasian Sestertius Seated Salus Obv.
IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS IIII
Laureate head right
Rev.
SALVS AVGVSTA
S C
72-73 AD
35mm 26.12g
RIC 383
Rareancientdave10/30/23 at 23:34David Atherton: Rare variety!
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RIC II 1² Domitian 0339Obv.: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P IIII
Rev.: IMP VIIII COS XI CENS POT P P
Domitian 81-96, Denar 85, Rom, 21mm 3,46g, vz, (R2), INV:R262
Ex. DECAPOLIS MA-Shops, 20.10.23 Dirk J10/28/23 at 19:24David Atherton: Fine style!
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RIC II 1² Vespasian 1477Obv.: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Rev.: PON MAX TR P COS VII
Vespasian 69-79, Denar 76, Ephesus?, 19mm 3,08g, ss, (R), INV:R260
Ex. Concordia Numismatik A9 Lot 394, 15.10.23 Dirk J10/27/23 at 20:34David Atherton: Beautiful piece!
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RIC II 1² Domitian 0601Obv.: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII
Rev.: Column inscribed: COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC
Domitian 81-96, Denar 88, Rom, 19mm 3,53g, ss, (C), INV:R261
Ex. Concordia Numismatik A9 Lot 412, 15.10.23 Dirk J10/27/23 at 20:33David Atherton: Superb addition!
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RIC II 1² Domitian 0094Obv.: IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M
Rev.: TR POT COS VIII P P
Domitian 81-96, Denar 82, Rom, 19mm 3,45g, ss, (R), INV:R255
Ex. Catawiki, 02.10.23Dirk J10/25/23 at 20:01David Atherton: Another beauty!
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RIC II 1² Domitian 0064Obv.: IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M
Rev.: TR P COS VII DES VIII P P
Domitian 81-96, Denar 81, Rom, 18mm 3,53g, ss+, (R), INV:R256
Ex. Kölner Münzkabinett A119 Lot 437, 06.10.23Dirk J10/25/23 at 20:00David Atherton: Beautiful!
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RPC 2463 Titus TetradrachmΑΥΤΟΚ ΤΙΤΟΥ ΚΑΙΣ ΟΥΕΣΠΑΣΙΑΝΟΥ ΣΕΒ
Laureate head of Titus right
ΟΜΟΝΟΙΑ LΒ (Year 2)
Homonoia seated, l., with olive branch
Alexandria, Egypt 79-80 CE
12.41g
RPC 2463 (12 in the core collection) Scarce
Ex-Incitatus
A scarce debased Alexandrian tetradrachm for Year 2 of Titus.Jay GT410/24/23 at 21:15David Atherton: Wonderful!
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Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IVa 82Septimius Severus AR denarius
3.12g, 16.4mm, 180 degrees, Rome mint, 197CE.
Attribution: RIC IVa 82, Cohen 348. BMCRE V 168.
O: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII, laureate head right.
R: MVNIFICENTIA AVG, Elephant right (sometimes cuirassed).
27 examples in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.99.
Ex-FORUM coin No. RS94729, October 2023.Ron C210/23/23 at 03:07David Atherton: Love it!
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Claudius Denarius Bust Of Agrippina Obv.
TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM P M TRIB POT P P
Laureate head right
Rev.
AGRIPPINAE AVGVSTAE
Draped bust of Agrippina Jr right, wreathed in grain
50 AD
17.5mm 3.11g
RIC 81 RSC 4 BMC 75ancientdave10/17/23 at 08:13David Atherton: Nice!
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RIC 0700 Vespasian denarius IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head right
Oak wreath (Corona Civica), with legend OB CIVES above, SERVATOS below.
Rome 74 CE
3.01g
RIC 700 (R2)
Ex-Harlen J. Berk from the Curtis Clay Collection (with his ticket) Buy or Bid 224 lot 77, Ex-Gurbules Chicago Show April 1997
RIC cites just two specimens: in Shapwick Villa hoard and a private collection (pl. 6; from different dies). Only one other in Forum galleries (Atherton). A very rare coin.Jay GT410/16/23 at 22:36David Atherton: Superb addition!
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Titus: as Caesar 70 - 79 ADAE dupondius; Rome mint
Struck 77 - 78 AD under Vespasian
Obv.: T CAESAR VESPASIANVS TR P COS VI; head radiate, facing left
Rev. CERES / AVGVST; Ceres standing left holding two wheat ears and poppy in right hand and scepter in left ; S C either side
12.23 grams / 27.1 mm
Ex. Curtis L. Clay Collection, HJB Sale #225, lot 55; earlier ex. NAC-Spink Taisei 52, part 2, lot# 2088
RIC-1027
cmcdon092310/11/23 at 09:27David Atherton: I wondered who got that one! Very nice.
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N60Roman Provincial Coin. AE Quadrans of Vespasian. Antioch Mint. AD 74. Obv: Laureate head of Vespasian / IMP VESP AVG. Rev: Upright winged caduceus / VESP PON TR P. RPC II 1990; RIC II Vespasian 1571; McAlee 378.
Ex-Dutch Collection
Roma Numismatics E-Sale 100 (28 July 2022), Lot 1033
Roma Numismatics E-Sale 107 (16 March 2023), Lot 884Sebastian H209/27/23 at 05:54David Atherton: great coin.
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RIC 1120 Vespasian denariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG TR P
Laureate head right
IVDAEA DEVICTA
Palm tree; to left, Judaea standing left, hands bound in front.
Lugdunum; 71 CE, undated
2.88g
RIC 1120 (C); Hendin 6518 (R)
Ex-Atherton (for a few hours) :)
A much sought after and unique Judaea Capta denarius struck at Lyon (Lugdunum) in 71 CE. This example is solid silver with wonderful dark toning and hints of iridescence. The bottom of the letters in IVDAEA can just be made out on the reverse.
The vast majority of these denarii on the market today are plated contemporary forgeries. David Atherton states that nearly 60% of the Devicta coins he's seen in trade are plated. There are no known die links between plated and solid examples. However, because of the sheer amount of plated coins in existance, some have speculated that they are semi-official. The type is very difficult to attain on the market as either a fouree or solid silver. The forthcoming Addenda has changed the frequency from (C) to (R). Thanks to David for helping me secure this fantastic and historical piece!
Jay GT409/12/23 at 21:19David Atherton: Fantastic provenance! But seriously, super coin.
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