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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.CPK04/06/24 at 13:26kc: Really nice coin and a wonderful caduceus
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0009931 Larissa ¾ Left, Rider on Horse Prancing RightThessaly Greece, the City of Larissa
Obv: Head of the nymph Larissa 3/4 facing l., an ampyx in her hair, wearing a simple necklace, [a single globule earring hanging from the bottom of the base of the last lock of hair on the r]. All within a border of dots.
Rev: Thessalian cavalryman on prancing horse r., wearing chlamys and petasos. [Λ]API above l., [Σ] downwards in front of horse, [AIΩN] in exergue below the ground line.
Denomination: Obol (?); Mint: Larissa; Date: c. 395 - 344/3 BC1; Weight: 1.04g; Diameter: 11mm: Die axis: 180º; References, for example: Traité VI, 724, pl. CCXCIX, 12; Herrmann Group VII 1 Series B pl. VI, 1 var. mention of a whip and different legend orientation, although he allows for variations.
Notes:
1This is the date provided in Herrmann.
Provenance: Ex. Bermondsey Coins, December 26, 2023
Photo Credits: Bermondsey Coins
CLICK FOR SOURCESTracy Aiello01/21/24 at 07:06kc: Always fascinating how detailled these cute coins ...
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Augustus Aureus, Gaius and Lucius Caesares, RIC 206Augustus. 27 B.C.-A.D. 14 AV Aureus
Lugdunum mint. 2 BC-1 BC
Obv.: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, Laureate head of Augustus right.
Rev.: AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT in ex. C.L. CAESARES, Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing, shield and spears between them. Above simpulum and lituus (in ("b9" formation).
RIC 206 (R2); Sear 1578, BMCRE 515; Calicó 176; Lyon 81
19 mm/8,03 g.
Condition: XFvindelicus01/18/24 at 19:48kc: Great portrait and nicely centered
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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)
ancientdave01/18/24 at 19:01kc: Very rare as sestertius, good purchase
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Owl of AthenaThe little owl (Athene noctua) and Athenian owl tetradrachm (reverse).
The little owl (Athene noctua), also known as the owl of Athena or owl of Minerva, is a bird that inhabits much of the temperate and warmer parts of Europe, the Palearctic east to Korea, and North Africa. It was introduced into Britain at the end of the 19th century and into the South Island of New Zealand in the early 20th century.Serendipity01/18/24 at 15:12kc: I like the Attica Owls..nice coin and a great idea...
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Caracalla As Radiate Lion with Thunderbolt Obv.
ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
Laureate head right
Rev.
P M TRP XX COS IIII P P
Radiate lion walking left with thunderbolt in its jaws
S C in ex.
217 AD
26mm 11.41g
RIC 571b Cohen 404 BMC 312
ancientdave08/15/23 at 07:44kc: Good example
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Sestertius Severus Alexander, RIC 635AE-Sestertius, 231-235, Rome mint
IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder / MARS VLTOR, Mars advancing right, carrying spear and shield; S-C across fields.
29-30 mm/24.07 g
RIC 635. BMC 841
Very fine
vindelicus08/10/23 at 19:33kc: Wow a nice coin, I know this 
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Syracuse 100 LitraiBrennos08/09/23 at 04:22kc: Superb Coin
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RIC 1480 Vespasian MuleAR Denarius, 2.87g
Ephesus (?) mint, 76 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r., 'o' mint mark below neck
Rev: No legend; Domitian on horse l.; r. hand raised, sceptre in l
RIC 1480 (R3). BMC -. BNC -. RSC -. RPC -.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 224, 14 September 2023, lot 126. Ex Curtis Clay Collection.
The infamous 'o' mint denarii struck for Vespasian, Titus Caesar, and Domitian Caesar are thought to have been minted at Ephesus due to a similar 'o' mint mark previously used at that mint. The types are the same as those struck somewhat contemporaneously at Rome. Mules are a hallmark of the series, perhaps indicating a lack of care in their production, although the style is generally quite fine. This Vespasian denarius mule features a reverse that was originally struck for Domitian Caesar at Rome. The variety is listed as unique in RIC (citing the Jack Benedict Coll. which shares the same dies), this is possibly the fourth known specimen. Although it is likely a mule combining an obverse of Vespasian with a reverse intended for Domitian, the type has yet to be attested for Domitian at this mint! An unusual oversight considering the reverse commemorates Domitian's role in the Jewish War Triumph of 71.David Atherton08/09/23 at 01:14kc: Great rarity and certainly sth exceptional for a c...
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The Roman Empire. Caracalla AR AntoninianusThe Roman Empire. Caracalla AR Antoninianus. Rome, AD 215. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P, radiate lion, walking left with thunderbolt in its jaws. RIC 273; BMCRE 150; RSC 322. 4.98g, 23mm, 12h.
Ex Roma Numismatics E-Sale 57, 30th May 2019, lot 965.
Ex Michael Kelly Collection of Roman Silver Coins (Spink, 7th November 2018, lot 517).
‘For I do not fear death in any form, and it is my desire to end my days in warfare. There should a man die, or nowhere’ (Dio 78.3.2).
On the reverse of this stunning silver antoninianus of Caracalla we see a powerful lion, resplendent with a radiate crown and carrying a thunderbolt in it’s powerful jaws. It is engraved with remarkable detail; even the lion’s ribs are visible, and there is a hint of golden irridesence around it’s head. The obverse portait of Caracalla, who would have been 27 years old at the time, is equally imposing. He was the first emperor to issue coins with the radiate lion and thunderbolt, a type that was also adopted by several later emperors including Aurelian, Maximian and Diocletian. It also appeared on Romano-British coins of the usurper Carausius, with reverse legends denoting courage. During Caracalla’s reign the radiate lion was not restricted to any particular denomination or metal, appearing on the aureus, denarius, antoninianus, sestertius and as. But why did Caracalla use this imagery in the first place?
There have been several theories put forward over the years. Some suggest that the lion has military significance, such as the lion reverse types honouring specific legions during the reign of Gallienus. Indeed, Caracalla did found a military unit known as the Leones (‘Lions’), but surely there would be a reference to the unit in the reverse legend, as is the case with the coins of Gallienus.
Other scholars have put forward the association of the lion with Egypt and the East in Roman imagery. At the time of the coin’s issue Caracalla has just departed Alexandria and was planning war with the Pathian empire in the east. The radiate crown has been suggested to symbolise Sol, the sun god. Contempory engraved gems from Egypt also depict a lion-headed god sporting a radiate crown, suggesting a syncretic merging of solar worship with other Eastern cults that saw its full fruition during the reign of emperor Aurelian in the cult of Sol Invictus. Some authors have therefore speculated that the lion is intended to represent Roman dominance over the east.
However, there are issues with this theory. It fails to explain why later Western emperors, such as Postumus and Carausius continue to use the imagery on their coins as they had no interest in the east after all. My preferred theory was posited by David Woods in a short article that appeared in 2018. He makes the case that the radiate lion actually stems from Caracalla’s fascination with Alexander the Great, as recorded by Cassius Dio and Herodian. He goes on to explain that Plutarch of Chaeronea once described ominous dreams that each of Alexander’s parents had concerning the birth of their future son. In Olympia’s dream her womb was struck by a thunderbolt, causing a fire to break out. In Philip’s dream he placed a seal upon his wife’s womb, and the device of the seal was the figure of a lion. Woods argues therefore that these dreams have obvious relevance to the interpretation of the radiate lion with thunderbolt; in that Caracalla had intended association with Alexander the Great, and his great courage.
He goes on to say that when later emperors used this design they may have done so in imitation of Caracalla’s striking design, but that the knowledge of a specific connection to Alexander may have faded over time. Paulus J08/08/23 at 16:29kc: A great example of the type
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Marcus Aurelius Dupondius MercuryObv.
M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVII
Radiate head right
Rev.
RELIG AVG IMP VI COS III
S C
Mercury standing, front, holding patera and caduceus
172 - 173 AD
26mm 9.90g
BMC 1461 RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1073
ancientdave08/08/23 at 15:11kc: Very nice depiction of mercury
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Constantine I as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS from TrierConstantine I
A.D. 307
26mm 6.9g
FL VAL CONSTANTINVS NOB C; laureate and cuirassed bust right.
PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS; Prince, in military dress, holding standard in each hand; S-A across fields.
In ex. PTR
RIC VI Trier 734
Victor C07/14/23 at 16:28kc: cannot be better
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Magnentius VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES from Arles...ex War of 1812 veteranMagnentius
A.D. 350-3
22x24mm 4.5g
DN MAGNEN-TIVS PF AVG; bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right; A behind bust.
VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES; two Victories holding wreath inscribed with VOT V MVLT X.
In ex. SPAR
RIC VIII Arles 167
This Magnentius is from the collection of Daniel Turner (1794- 1850) who was a War of 1812 veteran. At the age of 14, Turner started his Navy career. In 1813, he was promoted to Lieutenant and joined Oliver Perry’s squadron and commanded the brig Caledonia in the Battle of Lake Erie. On September 10, 1813, Turner’s suppressive fire for Perry's flagship Lawrence was so impressive and effective, that he earned a Congressional medal and a sword from the State of New York. He eventually commanded the USS Constitution in 1839 and served in the Navy until his sudden death in 1850. His collection, which included 292 Ancient Greek, Roman, medieval, and Islamic coins, stayed in his family until it was sold at auction in 2015.
https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/crew/daniel-turner/
his handwritten description is pictured
The mintmark SPAR, coincidentally, is also a Navy term for a pole used to support the sail or a type of deck-- spar deck.
Victor C07/14/23 at 16:27kc: super provenance
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Crispus BEATA from Trier… Chapmanslade hoardCrispus
A.D. 321- 323
18mm 2.3gm
IVL CRISPVS NOB C; bust l., helmeted, cuir., shield on l. shoulder, Victory on globe presenting wreath to Crispus in r. hand.
BEATA TRANQVILLITAS; globe set on altar inscribed VO/TIS/XX; above, three stars.
In ex. [P]TR crescent
RIC VII Trier -- ; RMBT 247; Chapmanslade CHRB X 238 (this coin)
This hoard was discovered on 18 January 1993 in Chapmanslade in Wiltshire. It comprised 5,200 coins with all but 12 issued after A.D. 317 and the latest coins were from A.D. 337.
plate in Coin Hoards from Roman Britain 10 (#238) and not listed in RIC.
In CHRB, this coin is listed as unofficial, but it is official and a die match to the coin in “Die Römische Münzserie Beata Tranquillitas in der Prägestätte Trier 321-323” (RMBT #247)
According to RMBT (though hesitatingly with ?'s) the shield is engraved with Constantine I seated beside Crispus with Constantine II in between.
Victor C07/14/23 at 16:25kc: Great shield type, never seen such decoration befo...
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Constantine I VICT LAETAE PRINC PERP from SisciaConstantine I
A.D. 319-20
Ӕ nummus 19mm 3.4gm
CONSTANT-INVS AVG -- high crested helmet, cuir., spear across r. shoulder, shield on left arm
VICT• LAETAE PRINC PERP -- two Victories stg., facing one another, together holding shield inscribed VOT PR on altar inscribed with the letter S.
In ex. ∆SIS✶
RIC VII Siscia 95
Victor C07/14/23 at 16:23kc: cool bust
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Constantine I SPES PVBLIC ConstantinopleConstantine I
A.D. 327
Ӕ nummus 19mm 2.6g
CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG; laureate head right
SPES PVBLIC; chi-rho atop standard of 3 medallions impaling snake, in left field A.
in ex. CONS
RIC VII Constantinople 19Victor C07/14/23 at 16:22kc: Really attractive coin..untouched 
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Kingdom of PaphlagoniaPylaimenes II. / III. Euergetes
Circa 133-103 BC
AE 18mm, 2.90 grams, 0 degrees
O: Head of bull facing
R: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΠΥΛΑΙΜΕΝΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ.
Winged kerykeion (caduceus)
Ref: SNG BM Black Sea 1555-6; HGC 7, 441; SG 3715
Notes: Extremely fine. Unknown mint. This is a beautiful coin in hand, it has the best obverse of any I have seen. It is rated R1 in HGC.
Ex-Numismatik Naumann Auction 127, Lot 230, April 2023Virgil H05/01/23 at 21:31kc: Really nice bull 
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Emperor Dragging Captive: Valentinian AE3, R.SECVNDARoman Imperial. Valentinian I AE3 Follis (17mm, 2.82g, 6), Rome mint, 2nd officina, c. 364-367 CE.
Obv: DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG. Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.
Rev: GLORIA ROMANORVM / R.SECVNDA. Emperor holding labarum & dragging bound captive.
Prov: Uncertain purchase, possibly N. Hochrein c. 2010-2013?; consigned (unsold), Ancient Roman Coin Auctions [Hochrein & R. Smits] Sale 1 or 2, 2013.
Ref: RIC 15a - Subtype xb (no examples cited in OCRE [LINK]); Sear 19444; Suarez, ERIC I --, ERIC II 427 (in gray, unable to verify existence of specimen, but see below); Kurth, Helvetica's RIC Tables [LINK] (“gloria-romanorum”), Type 15, Row 245; Esty Rev Type 5 [LINK].
Notes: Rare var. (the Gloria Romanorvm captive types even more so than the Secvritas w/ officinae spelled out). One example, same dies, in Coryssa (ebay 23 Jul 2016): https://www.coryssa.org/2044529/; another illustrated (reportedly Valentinian I but no obv. shown, diff. rev. die): Saskatchewan Museum of Antiquities [LINK]; Esty Coll. illustrates PRIMA & TERTIA for Valentinian, and SECVNDA for Valens [LINK].
See also: Esty’s LRBC Officinae page [LINK]:
“Spelling the officina number out in full (PRIMA, SECVNDA, TERTIA, QVARTA) was used only on coins minted at Rome, and only for three Roman emperors (Valentinian, Valens, and Gratian) and only on two types, GLORIA ROMANORVM and SECVRITAS REPVBLICAE, during the period 364-375 AD. […]
”The varieties with the officina number spelled out are scarce or rare. In each case, the number is preceded by an “R” for “Roma”, the mint city.”Curtis JJ03/23/23 at 22:09kc: I have never seen this officina before, thanks for...
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1282 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 129-30 AD Galley leftReference.
RIC II –; RIC II.3 1282 (this coin referenced and illustrated); Strack –;Banti –.
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate, draped bust, viewed from side
Rev. FELICITATI AVG COS III P P in three lines above, S C across field
Galley moving left with stearman and six rowers; vexillum on prow.
27 gr
32.50 mm
12h
Note.
From the Toliver Besson Collection, purchased from Jon Jencek (14 December 2012). Ex Goldberg 5.3 (7 June 2000), lot 3582; Earl Fitzwilliam’s Wentworth Estates Company Collection (Christie’s, 30 May 1949), lot 124 (part of).
This very rare Hadrian Sestertius was part of the highly important collection of Roman Brass Coins and Medallions originally formed in the mid-eighteenth century, and sold by order of The Earl Fitzwilliam’s Wentworth Estates Company. Spring notes that the coins came from the collections of the Museo del Padri Corsini acquired in Italy in 1748, and the Abbé Visconti, President of the Society of Antiquaries in Rome, purchased about 1774.okidoki08/07/22 at 13:34kc: Really great
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RIC 1331 VespasianÆ As, 9.52g
Tarraco (?) mint, 70 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG P M TR P; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: S C in field; IMP V P P COS II DESIG III FORT RED; Fortuna, draped, standing l.,setting r. hand on prow and holding cornucopiae in l. hand
RIC 1337 (R). BMC spec. acquired 1989. BNC -.
Acquired from eBay, June 2022.
Spain declared for Vespasian late in 69 after the second battle of Cremona in October. Spanish mints immediately began striking coinage in all metals for Vespasian, with perhaps Tarraco being the primary mint of the province. The early aes coinage copied many of the reverse designs seen on the precious metals at Rome, as is the case with this Fortuna type. All the coins from the issue are quite rare indicating they were not struck for any length of time, perhaps only to address a shortage of bronze coinage in the region. This as additionally has an unusual and extremely rare variant reverse legend. Missing from the Paris collection. David Atherton07/02/22 at 15:24kc: Cool, great find, bravo ☺
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RIC 0857 (V) Titus AureusT CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN
Laureate head of Titus right
COS V
Cow (heifer)standing right
Rome, 76 CE
6.84g
RIC 857 (C)
EX-Stephen Album Auction 43 lot 69
It has been proposed that the cow depicted on this type is one of the famous statues by the fifth century BCE Greek sculptor Myron. Myron's statues were brought to Rome by Augustus and were placed in the temple of Apollo on the Palatine in 28 BCE. Vespasian moved them to the new Temple of Pax that he began constructing in 71 CE, to celebrate the end of the Jewish War.
Jay GT406/02/22 at 19:39kc: nice aureus, congrats Jay 
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RIC 1185 VespasianIMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM TR P P P COS IIII
Laureate head right
T IMP AVG F COS II CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG F COS DESG II SC
Titus and Domitian standing front, each with spear and parazonium
Lugdunum (Lyons); 72 CE
25.00g
RIC 1185 (R2) very rare, only 2 on acsearch.
Ex-Roma e-Sale 87 lot 729 From the Antonio Carmona Collection. Improperly attributed to RIC 1186
Old cleaning scratches not as pronounced in hand. The lighting makes them appear deeper than they are.Jay GT408/06/21 at 20:31kc: Super, it is a wonderful coin
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Roman Empire, Philip I, The Syrian , AR Antoninianus Aequitas - Superb Strike and Art - Philip I , The Syrian AR Antoninianus.
Rome Mint: AD 244-249.
Obverse: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: AEQVITAS AVGG, Aequitas standing left, holding scales in right hand, cornucopia in left.
References: RIC 27b.
Size: 24 MM, 3.02 Gr.
Very Slight double strike on obverse, otherwise a complete strike ( FDC ).
From The Sam Mansourati Collection.
 Sam06/26/21 at 18:57kc: Amazing, Philippus has lots of extremely fine anto...
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3. Augustus (27 BC-AD 14)Denomination: AR Denarius
Date: 15-13 BC
Obv: AVGVSTVS DIVI•F, bare head right.
Rev: Bull butting right; IMP•X in exergue.
Diameter: 19mm
Weight: 3.88 grams
Mint: Lugdunum
RIC 167a
Ex Prof. David Beatty (C.M., O.B.E.) Collection.
Ex Roma Numismatics Auction XX Day 2 (30 October 2020), lot 522.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group Triton XXIII (14 January 2020), lot 646.
Ex Classical Numismatic Review XXI.2 (Winter 2001-2002), no. 56.Romancollector06/04/21 at 05:45kc: Wonderful 10*
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Divus Vespasianus, Capricorns, DenariusDate: AD 80-81, under Titus, Rome
Obv: DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS - laureate head right
Rev: SC inscribed on shield, supported by two capricorns, orb with crosshatching below
RIC 357, RSC 497, BMC 129, BM-129, Paris 101
3,08g, ∅ 18-19mm
Laurentius06/04/21 at 05:40kc: Superb style
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RIC 106 DomitianÆ Sestertius, 21.73g
Rome mint, 82 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, l.
Rev: TR P COS VIII DES VIIII P P; S C in field; Minerva stg. l., with spear
RIC 106 (C). BMC 276. BNC 286.
Acquired from Ken Dorney, May 2021.
Minerva's prominence on Domitian's coinage first showed up on his early bronzes produced in 81-82 before she dominated his denarii. This fantastic sestertius struck in early 82 demonstrates that the finest engravers were not just reserved for Domitian's aurei. A superb portrait and fine reverse.David Atherton06/04/21 at 05:05kc: I like the even surfaces and the pleasant brown pa...
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1704 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD NilusReference.
RIC 1704; Strack 730; Banti 561; RIC 863
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side
Rev. NILVS; S C in ex.
Nilus reclining right, holding reed and cornucopia, amongst playing children; to right hippopotamus and reeds; below crocodile in water.
24.46 gr
32 mm
12h
Note.
From the Antonio Carmona Collection.
okidoki06/04/21 at 05:03kc: This one is really great
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2893A Hadrian Medallion Roma 130-38 AD Salus Reference.
Cf. RIC 2893; cf. Strack 482; cf. Mittag 97; cf. Gnecchi III, p. 23, 129; cf. Banti 692sn
Bust A2+
Obv. IMP CAESAR HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Bare head, with drapery
Rev. SALVS on altar
Salus standing right, before altar, feeding snake hanging from tree on the right.
47.98 gr
36 mm
12hokidoki07/17/20 at 18:55kc: Mhhh love you
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Alexander (Tyrannus) of CarthageAlexander of Carthage. Usurper, AD 308-310.
Æ Follis (21.5mm, 5.26 g, 6h). Carthago (Carthage) mint.
IMP ALEXANDER P F AVG, laureate head right
[S P Q R OPT]IMO PRINCIPI, aquila between two signa, one on left surmounted by hand, one on right surmounted by wreath; PK.
RIC VI 72 (R3); Salama type X, portrait style G. VF, green patina, earthen encrustation. Very rare reverse type.
CNG Coins Triton XXII Auction, Lot 1170. Mark Z03/21/20 at 09:28kc: Your gallery of rare emperors grows, superb coin ...
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Julian of PannoniaJulian of Pannonia, Usurper (284-285).
BI Antoninianus, Siscia mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR IVLIANVS PF AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: FELICITAS TEMPORVM. Felicitas standing facing, head left, holding caduceus and sceptre; in field, S-B; in exergue, XXI.
RIC 2., C. 1 (Fr. 150). BI. g. 3.14 RRR. Very rare.
Notes from the seller (Artemide LI, Lot 322):
"A superb example. Deep brown patina. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise about EF/Good VF."Mark Z03/21/20 at 09:25kc: Hello Mark, a wonderful example, congrats
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2031 Hadrian Denarius Roma 130-38 AD Pietas standing with StorkReference.
RIC III, 2031; RIC II, 259; Strack 255; C,.1032
Bust A+
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Bare head
Rev. PIETAS AVG
Pietas standing facing, before altar, with both hands raised in prayer; stork on right
3.02 gr
18 mm
6hokidoki03/15/20 at 15:17kc: Super portrait
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0979 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 128-29 AD FortunaReference.
Strack 628; RIC II, 969; C 727; RIC 979; Banti 396
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P
Laureate, draped bust, seen from side
Rev. COS III, FORT RED in exergue. S-C across fields.
Fortuna seated left, holding cornucopiae and rudder.
28.50 gr
34 mm
6h
Note.
Hadrian’s famous “Travel Series” of coins can be stretched to include issues that celebrate the “Fortunate return” (FORTVNA REDVX) from one of his many imperial journeys, as with this sestertius.okidoki03/15/20 at 15:16kc: Great Sestertius, love the old patina
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0293 Hadrian Denarius Roma 119-23 AD Pudicitia Reference.
Strack 77; RIC II, 135a; C 1209; RIC 293
Bust A1
Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate head
Rev. P M TR P - COS - III in field PV-DIC
Pudicitia, veiled, standing front, holding right hand to breast.
3.00 gr
20 mm
6hokidoki03/15/20 at 15:14kc: Superb denarius!
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GREEK, Brutus, Koson, StaterRoman Consul Brutus in center accompanied by two lictors
KOΣΩN in ex. BR monogram on left.
Eagle standing left on scepter, wings open raising wreath in left claw.
Eastern mint, Dacia? 43-42 B.C.
8.38g
Choice UNC
RPC I 1701; BMC Thrace p. 208, 1; BMCRR II 48; Crawford 433/1
Clickable for a larger image
  Jay GT403/15/20 at 03:10kc: A wonderful gold stater, congrats
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Augustus Æ 26 CAESAR
Bare head of Augustus right
AVGVSTVS
in Laurel wreath
Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch mint
26mm, 13.6g.
RIC 486, RPC 2235
Scarce.
ex-Incitatus
Wildwinds example
Old cleaning scratches on both sides are not as pronounced in hand.
New photoJay GT403/15/20 at 03:02kc: I like the old patina which makes this coin to a r...
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RIC 0247 Vespasian sestertiusIMP CAES VESPAS AVF TR P P P COS III
Laureate head of Vespasian right
SC in field
Mars advancing right with spear and trophy
Rome, 71 CE
26.95g
RIC 247 (C2)
Kraay counted 12 reverse dies used for this obverse type.
Ex-Calgary Coin; Ex-CNG e-Auction 336 lot 256
Some old cleaning scratches in fieldsJay GT403/15/20 at 02:59kc: A good sestertius with excellent portrait
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RIC 1399 var. Vespasian denariusIMP CAES VESPAS AVG
Laureate head right
AVG within laurel wreath, ΘI monogram above ties.
Ephesus mint. AD 69-70.
2.63g
RIC 1399 unlisted variant (laurel wreath rather than oak) this coin, footnote in the upcoming RIC II addenda ; RPC 808; RSC 37.
Ex Gorny & Mosch 152 (10 October 2006), lot 2071; Ex-Cheesman collection; Ex-CNG 433 Lot 379Jay GT403/15/20 at 02:58kc: Great coin
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RIC 495 DomitianÆ As, 9.67g
Rome mint, 86 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII CENS PER P P; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r., with aegis
Rev: S C in field; Crossed pairs of shields, spears, and trumpets over vexillum
RIC 495 (C). BMC 392A. BNC -.
Acquired from eBay, February 2020. Ex Beast Coins.
In 85 AD Domitian's senatorial bronze mint began striking a series of Germania Capta types with various reverse designs to commemorate his recent victory over the Germanic Chatti. On the middle bronze there appears a type with crossed decorated shields and spears (captured Germanic arms) and trumpets(?) overlaid on a vexillum. Curiously, the 'trumpets' appear to look more like carynxes but are described in most of the literature concerning the type as simply (Roman?) trumpets. It would make sense if the trumpets in question were captured Germanic booty along with the spears and shields, perhaps the above coin bears that out. Curiously, for such a common type, it is missing from the Paris collection.
Fine style a beautiful patina.David Atherton03/14/20 at 18:13kc: Good example for this scarce type
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RIC 0460 TitusObv: T CAESAR VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT COS II, laureate head right
Rev: S C (across field), Mars, helmeted, advancing right, trophy across shoulder in left hand, spear in right
AE/Sestertius (33.91 mm 26.02 g 6h) Struck in Rome 72 A.D. (3rd issue)
RIC 460 (R), BMCRE 825B-C, BNF unlisted
ex Roma E-Sale 68 lot 1008FlaviusDomitianus03/06/20 at 16:38kc: Wow, exquisite portrait 👌
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Roman Empire, Domitian, AR DenariusDOMITIAN, (A.D. 81-96), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 86, Second Issue
(3.47 g),
Obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P V, Rev. around IMP XII COS XII CENS P P P, Minerva standing to right, fighting, holding javelin and shield,
RIC 435, RSC 201b BMC 93.
Attractive blue and gold patina, extremely fine.
Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection. With old dealer's ticket.
Noble Numismatics Auction 120 Lot 3217 April 4, 2019.
orfew07/28/19 at 08:29kc: Superb, the iridescent luster must be amazing
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RIC 016A TitusAR Denarius, 2.83g
Rome mint, 79 AD
Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: ANNONA AVG; Annona std. l., with sack of corn ears
RIC 16A (R3). BMC -. RSC -. BNC -.
Ex Roma Numismatics E-Sale 58, 20 June 2019, lot 1078.
A unique First issue Annona paired with a Second issue obverse legend. The Annona reverse was a carry-over type struck for Titus as Caesar under Vespasian just before his death and was likely issued in the first few days of Titus' reign as a stop-gap until new reverse designs could be created. It is by far the rarest type from the First issue. The obverse legend changed in the second issue from the First issue's IMP T CAESAR to IMP TITVS CAES, this would be the standard obverse legend on the denarii for the remainder of the reign. The appearance of the Annona type with the new obverse legend is possibly a mule using an old First issue reverse die with a new Second issue obverse. There is a slight possibility that it was an intentional strike, but the fact that no other Second issue Annona specimens have surfaced is a strong indication it is accidental.
I informed Ian Carradice of the piece and he has assigned it RIC 16A in the upcoming RIC II.1 Addenda with the note: 'Perhaps a mule, with rev die from the previous issue'.
Good Roman style. David Atherton06/29/19 at 17:57kc: Cheap rarity!
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RIC 0223 DomitianusObv: IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERMAN COS X, Laureate head right, with aegis
Rev: MONETA AVGVST / S-C in field; Moneta standing left, with scales and cornucopia
AE/As (27.39 mm 11.408 g 6h) Struck in Rome 84 A.D. (b type)
RIC 223 (R2, no picture), BMCRE-BNF unlisted
ex Savoca 21st Blue Auction Lot 841FlaviusDomitianus06/29/19 at 13:00kc: I must say - cute German
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RIC 294 Domitian as Caesar [Titus]Æ Sestertius, 24.01g
Rome mint, 80-81 AD
Obv: CAES DIVI AVG VESP F DOMITIANVS COS VII; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: S C in field; Minerva adv. r., with spear and shield
RIC 294 (C). BMC 231. BNC 238.
Acquired from Olding, MA Shops, May 2019 = Olding, List 96, March 2019, Sammlung Fritz Reusing, no. 177. From the collection of Fritz Reusing (1874-1956), inherited and continued by Reusing's nephew Paul Schürer (1890-1976).
An exquisite sestertius struck for Domitian as Caesar under Titus featuring his patron deity Minerva. DIVI AVG VESP F tells us the coin was struck after Vespasian's deification. The date of Vespasian's consecratio is dated by the epigraphic evidence sometime between 8 September 79 and 29 May 80. Nathan T. Elkins has proposed that the opening games of the Colosseum were in honour of Vespasian's deification. If so, this sestertius could not have been struck much earlier than June 80. The Minerva reverse was one of the more common types struck during this second bronze issue for Domitian Caesar under Titus.
Although fine portraits can occasionally be seen in silver, it is on the larger canvas of the bronze where the full flower of Roman imperial portraiture can be seen. This sestertius has one of the finest portraits of Domitian I've come across. A superb example of the imperial engraver's art. David Atherton06/23/19 at 14:13kc: Good details and a realistic portrait.
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Antony & the Caesar'sSince most of the 12 Caesar's were more closely related to Antony than to Augustus I thought it was appropriate to include Antony in my 12 Caesar's group shot. Individual coins can be seen in my galleries. While I have better portraits of some Emperor's I chose these for their interesting reverses and styles.
Clickable for a larger photo.Jay GT406/22/19 at 17:02kc: Good series
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RIC 0387 Domitian AsIMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS POT P P
Laureate head right with Aegis
SC
Mars advancing left with Victory and trophy
Rome, 85 CE
13.67g
RIC 387 (C)
Holed in antiquity and plugged in the late 19th century?
Ex-Manfred Olding 2019 n 184; Ex-Sammlung Heynen 1976;Ex-Paul Schürer (1890-1976); Ex-Fritz Reusing (1874-1956)
Comes with old tag probably from Heynen or Schürer. Olding tag incorrectly attributed to RIC 420 (different ending to legend)
Reusing was a German portrait painter of the early 20th Century whose portraits included Richard Strauss, Igor Strawinsky, Max Planck, and Albert Einstein. After Reusing's death his nephew Paul Schürer inherited and curated the collection. Heynen was a friend of Reusing's, and at an earlier date had evidently sold or exchanged or given a substantial number of coins to Reusing, this being one of those coins!
Thanks to David Atherton and Curtis Clay for the brief biography and info.Jay GT406/22/19 at 16:59kc: This is really great, nice coin and good provenanc...
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RIC 1132 VespasianÆ Sestertius, 24.45g
Lyon mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.; globe at point of bust
Rev: CAESAR AVG F DES IMP AVG F COS DES II; S C in exergue; Titus and Domitian stg. front, each with spear and parazonium
RIC 1132 (R). BMC 799. BNC -.
Acquired from Romae Aeternae, June 2019.
An iconic dynastic sestertius struck during Vespasian's great bronze issue of 71. The type was struck both at Rome and Lyon (ancient Lugdunum) and announced Vespasian's intention to found a dynasty. Mattingly in BMCRE II calls it a 'famous' type placing the figures on the reverse as Titus on the left and Domitian on the right. While that is a conventional numismatic placement for the two Caesares, here we see the figure on the right holding a parazonium an attribute of an imperator, which of the two could only be Titus. Conversely, the figure on the left is holding something smaller (a roll?) that does not appear to be a parazonium, despite the above RIC description. The reverse legend corresponds for this placement of the figures with the first half of the legend CAES AVG F DES for Domitian on the left, the second half IMP AVG F COS DES II for Titus on the right. The legend has caused confusion over the years with some numismatists creating the phantom title Designatus Imperator for Titus. The title COS is implied for Domitian after DES in the legend, a kind of numismatic shorthand if you will. Gunnar Seelentag attempted to clear up the matter up in Numismatic Chronicle, Vol 167 (2007), but doubts remain. Curtis Clay has proposed that the traditional view of Titus on the left and Domitian on the right is correct, pointing out that both are holding a parazonium, theorising Titus' is hidden behind his body with only the handle showing. His arguments in full can be read here: http://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=44488.0 The reverse type itself is fairly rare with only a handful of specimens coming to market each decade, this Lugdunese specimen is much scarcer than those from Rome. Flavian dynastic types are far more common in silver.
Fantastic style with old cabinet toning. Same reverse die as Gemini IX, lot 414.
NB: Special thanks to Curtis Clay for additional numismatic information.
David Atherton06/19/19 at 18:39kc: I bet it feels pleasant in hand
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RIC 266, ROMAN IMPERATORIAL, Octavian, AR DenariusRome. The Imperators.
Octavian, 44-27 BCE.
AR Denarius (3.92g; 20mm).
Italian Mint, Summer 30-29 BCE.
Obverse: Octavian’s bare head, facing right.
Reverse: Roman Senate House; IMP CAESAR on architrave.
References: RIC 266; HCRI 421; BMCRR 4358; Julia 161.
Provenance: Ex Heritage Auction 3063 (16 Jan 2018) Lot 33381; Spink Num. Circ. Vol LXXVIII, No. 6 (June 1970), inv. #6871, pl. 11.
The coin celebrates the dedication of the Curia Julia, a new meeting house for the Roman Senate, construction of which was commenced under Julius Caesar and completed by Octavian circa 29 BCE. Julius Caesar was assassinated at the Theater of Pompey where the Senate was meeting while construction of this new Senate house was underway. It is both ironic and politically astute that Octavian should commemorate this new Senate house on a coin, given that his hold on power made the Senate effectively irrelevant. The structure still stands today, having been restored through the imperial period and later converted to a church.
Carausius06/14/19 at 16:18kc: Wow, a great example!
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RIC 0099A DomitianusObv: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS VII, Laureate head right
Rev: S C (in exergue), Domitian on horseback galloping to left, raising right hand and holding eagle-tipped sceptre with left hand
AE/Sestertius (25.99 g 35.14 mm 6h) Struck in Rome 80 A.D.
Unpublished; Provisionally referenced as 99A (Titus)
ex NAC Auction 114 Lot 1490, ex Roma Numismatics Auction 7 Lot 1039FlaviusDomitianus06/13/19 at 22:05kc: It is a great coin, it was one of my favourite, es...
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RIC 1432 VespasianAR Denarius, 3.29g
Ephesus Mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS III TR P P P; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: PACI AVGVSTAE; Victory adv. l., with wreath and palm; at lower l., EPHE
RIC 1432 (R2). BMC p. 96, *. RSC 281. RPC 834 (2 spec.). BNC 354.
Acquired from Pavlos S. Pavlov, May 2018.
Victory advancing left was a commonly struck reverse type at Ephesus up until Vespasian's COS III issue. From this issue going forward, the mint favoured the Victory advancing right and sparingly struck the advancing left variant. As a matter of fact, the left Victory virtually disappears by the time the COS V issue was produced. So, a very rare type for COS III - just 2 Victory left specimens versus 14 right specimens cited in RPC.
Fabulous Ephesian style!
David Atherton05/23/18 at 18:38kc: Good acquisition
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ROMAN, Antoninus Pius, August 138 - 7 March 161 A.D.SH24852. Gold aureus, RIC III 233e, Calico 1530 (same obv die), Cohen II 314, aEF, weight 7.0221 g, maximum diameter 20.1 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 153 - 154 A.D.; obverse ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVII, laureate head left; reverse COS IIII, Antoninus Pius, togate, standing left, globe in extended right, scroll in left; superb obverse portrait, recognizable portrait on reverse, minor blemish on the second I on the reverse, ex Harlan Berk; scarceJoe Sermarini05/11/18 at 15:16kc: Fabulous portrait,super
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RIC 0331A DomitianusObv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P IIII, Laureate head right
Rev: IMP VIIII COS XI CENS POT P P, Minerva advancing right, with spear and shield
AR/Denarius (21.13 mm 3.583 g 6h) Struck in Rome 85 A D (4th issue)
RIC unlisted, RSC 179, BMCRE p. 315 Note, BNF unlisted
ex Naville Live Auction 39 lot 551FlaviusDomitianus05/11/18 at 06:44kc: Wow, fantastic portrait, good detail
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Roman Empire, Nerva Denarius - Fortuna Standing (RIC 4)AR Denarius
Rome, 96 AD
3.29g
Obv: Laureate head (R) IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II P P
Rev: Fortuna standing (L), holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left
FORTVNA – AVGVST
RSC 59, BMC 10, RIC 4
From the Ernst Ploil collection, Vienna
NAC Auction 106 (Collection of a Perfectionist), lot 606
ex NAC 95, 2016, (Ploil) 193
ex UBS 53, 2002, 176 (Union Bank of Switzerland)Optimo Principi05/09/18 at 17:08kc: Superb, Congratulations
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145 Constantinus II. (316-337 A.D. Caesar, 337-340 A.D. Augustus), Siscia, RIC VII 126, AE-3 Follis, S/F/HL//ΓSIS*, VIRTVS EXERCIT, Standard inscribed VOT X with two bound captives, R2! #1145 Constantinus II. (316-337 A.D. Caesar, 337-340 A.D. Augustus), Siscia, RIC VII 126, AE-3 Follis, S/F/HL//ΓSIS*, VIRTVS EXERCIT, Standard inscribed VOT X with two bound captives, R2! #1
avers: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, Laureate bust left wearing the imperial mantle, holding Victory on globe and mappa.
reverse: VIRTVS EXERCIT, Standard inscribed VOT X with two bound captives seated to left and right of its base. S in left field, F over HL (ligate) in right field.
exergue: S/F/HL//ΓSIS*, diameter: 18,5mm, weight: 3,05g, axis: 6h,
mint: Siscia, date: 321-324 A.D.,
ref: RIC VII 126, R2!
Q-001quadrans05/07/18 at 01:55kc: Wow, fantastic portrait, nice patina and good styl...
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RIC 0640 DomitianusObv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIIII CENS PER P P, Laureate head right, with aegis
Rev: S-C, in exergue; Domitian standing left, with thunderbolt and spear, crowned by Victory, standing left
AE/Sestertius (35.88 mm 27.28 g 6h) Struck in Rome 88-89 A.D.
RIC 640 (R), BMCRE 410, BNF unlisted
Purchased from Dr. Busso Peus on MA-ShopsFlaviusDomitianus08/08/17 at 00:55kc: Beautiful coin, Congratulations
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Maximus Crowvs
Maximus (Caesar, 235/6-238). AR Denarius Rome mint, 236-7.
O: MAXIMVS CAES GERM; Rvssell Crowvs Bareheaded and draped bust right
R: PRINC IVVENTVTIS; Maximus standing left, holding baton and spear; two signa to right
- RIC IV ?Nemonater08/04/17 at 11:13kc: Great
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RIC 0278 DomitianusObv: CAESAR DIVI AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VII, Laureate head right, bust draped
Rev: CERES AVGVST / S - C (in field), Ceres standing left, with corn ears and torch
AE/Dupondius (28.16 mm 8.480 g 6h) Struck in Rome 80-81 A.D. (Group 1)
RIC 278 (R2, Titus), BMCRE- BNF unlisted
ex Bertolami Auction 29 lot 464FlaviusDomitianus04/16/17 at 05:13kc: The finest portrait ever 
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0038 Hadrian Dupondius 117 AD ConcordiaReference.
RIC II, 538b; C. 260; BMC 1107; Strack 502; RIC 38
Bust B1
Obv. IMP CAES DIVI TRAIAN AVG F TRAIAN HADRIAN OPT AVG GER
Radiate, cuirassed with exposed upper part of breastplate with balteus strap
Rev. DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS P P; CONCORDIA in ex. S C in ex.
Concordia seated left on throne, holding out patera and resting on a figure of Spes; cornucopiae under throne.
12.31gr
28 mm
12h
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Note.
From the Estate Collection of Dr. Richard Dotyokidoki02/10/17 at 13:10kc: Superb
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RIC 1473 VespasianAR Denarius, 2.78g
Ephesus (?) mint, 76 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r., 'o' mint mark below neck
Rev: COS VII above; Pegasus r.
RIC 1473 (R). BMC 482. RSC 114a. RPC 1451 (4 spec.). BNC -.
Ex Welch Collection. Acquired from eBay, January 2013.
The 'o' mint struck the Pegasus type for Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian, while Rome struck the type only for Domitian. The 'o' mint is infamous for mixing up types and titles incorrectly. This coin features Vespasian with correct titles. Very rare.
Worn, but in fine style.David Atherton11/05/16 at 13:27kc: Beautiful coin, Congratulations David ))
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Ancient Greek Coin Collection From Sixth to First Centuries B.C.Here are the coins I started collecting from 2012 to present. As Aristotle wrote two millennia ago that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, there is no better way to present a collection of Greeks than to put them all together in a single shot. (Please click on picture for bigger resolution and to show greater details on coins).
Top row from left to right: AEOLIS, MYRINA. AR "Stephanophoric" Tetradrachm. Circa 150 BC**ILLYRIA, DYRRHACHION. AR Stater. Circa 340-280 BC**IONIA, SMYRNA. AR “Stephanophoric” Tetradrachm. Circa 150-145 BC** PELOPONNESOS, SIKYON. AR Stater. Circa 335-330 BC**ATTICA, ATHENS. “New style” Tetradrachm. Circa 169 BC.
Fifth row: BACTRIA, Antialkidas. AR Drachm. Circa 145-135 BC**CAPPADOCIA. Ariobarzanes I AR Drachm. Circa 96-63 BC**THRACE, ABDERA. AR Tetrobol. Circa 360-350 BC**THRACE, CHERSONESSOS. AR Hemidrachm. Circa 386-338 BC.
Fourth row: LUCANIA, METAPONTION. AR Stater. Circa 510-480 BC**THESSALIAN LEAGUE. AR Stater. Circa 196-146 BC**MACEDONIA. Kassander AR Tetradrachm. Circa 317-315 BC**AKARNANIA, LEUKAS. AR Stater. Circa 320-280 BC**PAMPHYLIA, ASPENDOS. AR Stater. Circa 330-300 BC.
Third row: SELEUKID SYRIA. Antiochos VI AR Drachm. Circa 144-143 BC**LUCANIA, METAPONTION. AR Stater. Circa 340-330 BC**LUCANIA, VELIA. AR Stater. Circa 280 BC**PARTHIA. Mithradates II AR Drachm. Circa 121-91 BC.
Second row: MYSIA, PERGAMMON. Eumenes I AR Tetradrachm. Circa 263-241 BC**CILICIA, TARSOS. Mazaios AR Stater. Circa 361-334 BC**THRACE. Lysimachos AR Tetradrachm. Circa 297-281 BC**CILICIA, TARSOS. Pharnabazos AR Stater. Circa 380-374 BC**THRACE, MARONEIA. AR Tetradrachm. Mid 2nd cent. BC.
Bottom row: SELEUKID SYRIA. Antiochos Euergetes VII AR Tetradrachm. Circa 138-129 BC**MACEDON. Alexander III AR Tetradrachm. Circa 325-315 BC**CILICIA, AIGEAI. AR Tetradrachm. Circa 30 BC**PAIONIA. Patraos AR Tetradrachm. Circa 335-315 BC**PAMPHYLIA, SIDE. AR Tetradrachm. Circa 155-36 BC.
Jason T11/04/16 at 17:59kc: Wonderful collection
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Roman Empire, Titus Denarius RIC 131Titus AR Denarius Rome Mint, 80 AD
O: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
R: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P; Tripod, with fillets streaming out l. and r., on which are ravens r. and l., and in the center, dolphin over wreath: ('exuviae' of Apollo, for 'pulvinar' of Apollo and Diana (?)).
- RIC 131 (R), BMC 82, RSC 323a
Reka Devnia hoard, recording only 3 specimens with ravens and the dolphin and 24 specimens of the regular type with only the dolphin. The dolphin, ravens, laurel and tripod are all symbols of Apollo. His most famous attribute is the tripod, the symbol of his prophetic powers. It was in the guise of a dolphin that Apollo brought priests from Crete to Delphi, explaining Apollo's cult title "Delphinios" and the name of the town. He dedicated a bronze tripod to the sanctuary and bestowed divine powers on one of the priestesses, and she became known as the "Pythia." It was she who inhaled the hallucinating vapors from the fissure in the temple floor, while she sat on a tripod chewing laurel leaves. After she mumbled her answer, a male priest would translate it for the supplicant.Nemonater06/04/16 at 02:34kc: Wow, fantastic portrait, good detail
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RIC 392A DomitianAR Denarius, 2.90g
Rome mint, 85 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P V; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: IMP XI COS XI CENS P P P; Minerva stg. l., with thunderbolt and spear; shield at her side (M3)
RIC 392A (R2). BMC -. RSC -. BNC -.
Acquired from Incitatus Coins, May 2016.
A previously unknown Minerva type 3 from Domitian's rare sixth issue of denarii for 85. Until this coin recently surfaced only three of the four standard Minerva types were known for this issue, now all four are accounted for. Ted Buttrey was notified of this coin's existence and he has assigned it as RIC 392A in the Flavian RIC Addenda. In the Flavian RIC Addenda another specimen is now noted - Hurston list 43, 1985, lot 10.
Well toned with rainbow hints and a stylish portrait. David Atherton06/04/16 at 02:30kc: Beautiful coin, Congratulations
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Syracuse, Sicily, Tyrant Agathokles, 317 - 289 B.C.Silver tetradrachm, Ierardi 40 (O7/R23), SNG ANS 639 (same dies), SNG Delepierre 701, SNG Lloyd 1479, Boston MFA 460, HGC 2 1348 (S), SNG Cop -, SNG München -, gVF, superb classical style, excellent centering on a tight flan, toned, flan flaw on obverse, Syracuse mint, weight 16.954g, maximum diameter 25.2mm, die axis 270o, c. 317 - 310/305 B.C.; obverse head of Persephone (or Arethusa) left, crowned with grain, wearing triple-drop earrings and a pearl necklace, surrounded by three dolphins, NI below; reverse quadriga galloping left, young charioteer wearing long chiton, kentron in right hand, reins in left hand, triskeles above; ΣYPAKOΣIΩN over AI monogram in exergue; ex Helios Numismatik, auction 6 (9 March 2011), lot 345; scarce.
With an army of mercenaries, through deceit, and after banishing or murdering some 10,000 citizens, Agathocles made himself master of Syracuse and later most of Sicily. Machiavelli wrote of him, "It cannot be called prowess to kill fellow-citizens, to betray friends, to be treacherous, pitiless, and irreligious" and cited him as an example of "those who by their crimes come to be princes." According to the historian Justin, very early in life Agathocles parlayed his remarkable beauty into a career as a prostitute, first for men, and later, after puberty, for women, and then made a living by robbery before becoming a soldier and marrying a rich widow.
FOVM Ancient Coins / From The Sam Mansourati Collection.Sam06/04/16 at 02:26kc: Very good ))
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027 Traianus (98-117 A.D.), Rome, RIC II 0505var., Woytek 206cB, AE-Dupondius, S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI /S-C, Pax standing left, Rare! #1027 Traianus (98-117 A.D.), Rome, RIC II 0505var., Woytek 206cB, AE-Dupondius, S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI /S-C, Pax standing left, Rare! #1
avers: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GERM P M TR P COS V P P, Laureate head right, with Aegis on the left shoulder.
reverse: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Pax standing left, holding olive branch and cornucopia, her foot on the shoulder of a captive Dacia.
exergue: S/C//--, diameter: 28,0-29,0mm, weight: 13,24g, axis: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: A.D.,
ref: RIC II 505var., C-, Woytek 206cB, (6 specimens!!), Rare!
Q-001quadrans06/04/16 at 02:23kc: Superb Bronze ))
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Hadrian Denarius Roma 119-22 AD Providentia standingHadrian Denarius Roma 119-22 AD Providentia standing
Reference.
Strack 76; RIC 134; BMC 307;
Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Head of Hadrian, laureate, right.
Rev. P M TR P COS III in field PRO AVG
Providentia standing left, resting on column, pointing at globe with Zodiac belts and holding sceptre.
3.50 gr
19 mm (max)
7hokidoki03/03/16 at 05:50kc: That's an excellent Denarius and well photogap...
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RIC 0387 DomitianusObv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS POT P P - Laureate head of Domitian right, with aegis
Rev: S C (across field) - Mars advancing left, with Victory and trophy
AE/As - mm 28,67 g 10,27 die axis 6 - Struck in Rome 85 a.D. (2nd issue)
RIC 387, BMCRE unlisted, BNF 375FlaviusDomitianus02/28/16 at 03:39kc: Wow, the aegis is great!
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RIC 0475 DomitianusObv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII CENS PER P P, Laureate head right, with aegis
Rev: S-C, Victory standing right, inscribing DE GER on shield set on trophy; to right Germania seated right
AE/Sestertius (34.66 mm 27.53 mm 6h) Struck in Rome 86 A.D.
RIC 475 (R), BMCRE 375, BNF unlisted
ex Münz Zentrum Rheinland Auction 175 lot 565FlaviusDomitianus02/28/16 at 03:35kc: Nice coin, I had it on my wish list, now I am happ...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Antoninus Pius AE Sestertius - RIC 583Æ Sestertius (25,9g, Ø 32mm, 6h). Rome, AD 139.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head right.
Rev.: MAVRETANIA around, COS II in ex., S | C, Mauretania, bare-headed, standing l, in short tunic, holding crown and sceptre (normally a spear).
RIC 583 (R2); BMCRE 1190 note; Cohen 551 (40 fr.); Strack 789; Banti 235 (this specimen illustrated).
Ex Mike R. Vosper, October 2015; ex Vinchon sale, 1973.
Charles S10/20/15 at 02:35kc: Yes, it is a really attractive coin with a portrai...
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Severus AlexanderSEVERUS ALEXANDER, A.D. 222-235. AR Denarius 3.17 gm., Rome Mint, 16th emission, ca. A.D. 223.
O: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG; Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander facing right.
R: P M TR P XII COS III P P; Sol standing left, radiate, nude but for cloak on shoulders billowing behind, raising right commanding the sun to rise, whip vertical behind in left.
- RIC IV 120; BMCRE 930-1; RSC 440.
From the Leo & Paula Gorelkin Collection
Nice luster throughout with beautiful, impossible to photograph, toning.Nemonater08/26/15 at 05:06kc: Nice toning and excellent detail!
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Vespasian, RIC 1497 var., orichalcum coin of AD 77-78 (Spes)Vespasian, orichalcum coin (11,1g, 30mm, 6h), mint of Asia Minor (Ephesus?), AD 77-78
Obv.: IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN·AVGVST, laureate head right
Rev.: PONT MAX TR POT P P·COS·VIII·CENS around, S | C, Ceres, veiled, standing left with two corn ears and cornucopiae.
RIC 1497 var. (obv. legend ends in AVGVST (B-type) not AVGVSTVS (A-type)). The coin as a B-type is probably unpublished so far in combination with this reverse.
RIC 1497 matches with RPC II 1470 and was R3 (only one known). The recent RPC S3 Supplement reports of another example found in during excavations Athens, 2006.Charles S08/05/15 at 15:37kc: really cool!!!
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Macedonia, Kings, 016 Alexander III., (The Great, 356-323 B.C.), Price 0110, Amphipolis, AR-Tetradrachm, Zeus Aëtophoros seated on throne left, bow and quiver in left field,Macedonia, Kings, 016 Alexander III., (The Great, 356-323 B.C.), Price 0110, Amphipolis, AR-Tetradrachm, Zeus Aëtophoros seated on throne left, bow and quiver in left field,
avers: No legends, Young Herakles' head right, clad in Nemean lion scalp headdress tied at the neck.
reverse: BAΣILEΩΣ-AΛEΞANΔΡOΥ, Zeus Aëtophoros seated on throne left, right leg drawn back, holding eagle and scepter, bow and quiver in left field.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 25,5-26,5mm, weight: 17,26g, axes: 8 h,
mint: Macedonia, Kings, Alexander III, The Great, ‘Amphipolis’ mint.
date: c. 323 - c. 320 B.C., ref: Price 110,
Q-001quadrans07/14/15 at 15:56kc: very nice reverse!
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Hadrian, RIC 857, As of AD 134-138 (Mauretania)Æ As (11.43g, Ø 17mm, 6h). Rome, AD 134-138.
Obv.: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, Bare headed draped bust, right.
Rev.: MAVRETANIA around, SC in ex., Mauretania wearing tunic standing left, leading a horse by the reins and holding a spear..
RIC 857 (S); Cohen 960; Strack 721
Ex Aegean Numismatics (Dec., 2008)Charles S07/14/15 at 15:55kc: as middle bronze very rare! super!
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Macedonia, Kings, 016 Alexander III., (The Great, 356-323 B.C.), Price 0311, Macedonian, AE-18, (Unit), Bow in bow-case and club, #1Macedonia, Kings, 016 Alexander III., (The Great, 356-323 B.C.), Price 0311, Macedonian, AE-18, (Unit), Bow in bow-case and club, #1
avers: Head of beardless Heracles right wearing lion-skin headdress.
reverse: AΛEΞAN(Δ)POY, (Legend error "Δ" are missing) Quiver on bow and club, Π below.
exergue: -/-//Π, diameter: 18mm, weight:6,01 g, axes:6h,
mint: Macedonian mint, date: 336-323 B.C., ref:Price 311,
Q-001quadrans07/12/15 at 14:46kc: Good acquisition
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Vitellius, sestertius, RIC 141Æ sestertius (25.02g, 36mm, 6h). Rome, AD 69.
Obv.: A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP AVG P M TR P, laureate draped bust right.
Rev.: S C, Mars, helmeted, naked, cloak over left shoulder, advancing right with spear and legionary standard.
RIC 141 (R); BMC 58; Cohen 79 (80 fr.); RCV 2208
Ex Edgar L. Owen, Andover, NJ, 1997
Charles S07/06/15 at 03:44kc: This is one of my favorites of your collection!
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RIC 0270 DomitianusObv: IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG GERMANIC, laureate head right
Rev: P M TR POT IIII IMP VIII COS XI P P, Eagle standing front on thunderbolt, wings outspread, head left
AR/Denarius (20.08 mm 3.38 g 6 h) Struck in Rome 85 A.D. (1st issue)
RIC 270 (R2), RSC 368, BMCRE 75
ex Nummus et Ars Auction 89 lot 268, ex Asta del Titano 13 (02/2003) lot 167FlaviusDomitianus07/01/15 at 10:55kc: perfect! this is the first time I see this type.
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United States of America: 1953C Granahan-Dillon Two Dollar Legal Tender Note (Fr#1512)Quant.Geek04/10/15 at 16:31kc: yes, but the silver certificates are more worth si...
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United States of America: 1953C Granahan-Dillon Two Dollar Legal Tender Note (Fr#1512)Quant.Geek04/10/15 at 04:33kc: nice bond that cannot be redeemed 
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RIC 441 DomitianAR Denarius, 3.38g
Rome mint, 86 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P V; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: IMP XII COS XII CENS P P P; Minerva stg. l., with spear (M4)
RIC 441 (R). BMC p. 319, note. RSC 201. BNC -.
Acquired from Numismeo, January 2015.
Domitian's imperial acclamations were piling up fairly rapidly in 86 due to ongoing battles being fought along the Danube. This denarius from the second issue of 86 records his 12th imperial acclamation. Many of the denarii of 86 are rendered in fine style and are quite scarce, this coin being a delightful example of such.
A stunning portrait on a large flan (21mm!). Aurei and denarii often shared dies in this issue, I can't help but think the dies which struck this coin were meant for both.David Atherton01/29/15 at 01:22kc: very nice!
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00 - LOS DOCE CESARESFinalmente pude conseguir al menos una pieza de cada Cesar !!!!!mdelvalle01/09/15 at 04:42kc: very nice composition
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RIC 1553 VespasianAR Denarius, 3.32g
Antioch mint, 72-73 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: AVGVR above TRI POT below; priestly implements
RIC 1553 (R3). BMC -. RSC -. RPC -. BNC -.
Ex Ibercoin Auction 18.1, 3 December 2014, lot 5106.
The denarii struck at Antioch often copied reverse types struck at Rome. The priestly implements reverse is a quite common type for Rome but exceedingly rare at Antioch. This is the second known specimen of the type issued from Antioch, a die pair match with the other example sold by G&M in 2004, the RIC plate coin. The obverse is also a die match with my very rare RIC 1557 Victory type. The coin is attributed to Antioch based on style - the crude lettering being a dead give-away.
A fantastic example nicely centered and in excellent condition.David Atherton01/06/15 at 12:51kc: top coin
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RIC 002 TitusAR Denarius, 3.17g
Rome mint, 79 AD
Obv: IMP T CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: ANNONA AVG; Annona std. l., with sack of corn ears
RIC 2 (R2). BMC specimen acquired 1934. RSC -. BNC -.
Ex eBay, November 2014.
The Annona reverse type struck for Titus Caesar is quite common and copies the same reverse struck contemporarily for Vespasian. It was also struck briefly for Titus after becoming emperor on 24 June, 79 AD. The type is very rare for him as Augustus, perhaps minted in the space of a week prior to the TR P VIIII dating on 1 July. Evidently the mint did not have new reverse types prepared for the new princeps and so recycled those struck for him as Caesar during that first week.
This is an extremely rare type for Titus as Augustus and certainly the rarest of the first issue. The new RIC cites three specimens (BM, Vienna, private collection), mine will make the fourth that I know of and it is a die match with the BM specimen.
Better in hand than the photo indicates.
David Atherton12/11/14 at 07:41kc: these rare specimens are fascinating!
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RIC 0853 Domitian TetradrachmIMP CAES DOMITIANVS
Laureate head of Domitian right
AVG GERM
Six ears of corn; P in exergue
Minted in Rome for circulation in Asia
circa 95 AD
10.17g
RPC 874/1, RIC 853 (R)
RPC lists 9 examples but only one with the P in exergue
Ex-Calgary Coins, Ex-Pars Coins
Wildwinds exampleJay GT410/26/14 at 16:27kc: nice Portrait, interesting reverse!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Maximinus I Thrax, AE Sestertius, RIC 67Sesterce, Maximin 1er, 235-236 (Bronze) C.100 - RIC.67 - BMC/RE.27
Avers : Buste lauré, drapé et cuirassé de Maximin Ier à droite vu de trois quarts en arrière (A*2) ; portrait B. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG.
Revers : Victoria (la Victoire), drapée et ailée, allant à droite, brandissant une couronne de la main droite et tenant une palme de la main gauche. VICTO-RI-A AVG SC.10/26/14 at 04:37kc: Super details, extremely fine, congrats!
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RIC 0211 VespasianusObv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III, Laureate head right
Rev: S P Q R / OB / CIVES / SERVATOS, in four lines, in oak wreath
AE/Sestertius (33.59 mm 25.55 g 6h) Struck in Rome 71 A.D. (2nd group)
RIC 211 (R), BMCRE unlisted, BNF 552
ex Jesus Vico Auction V01 lot 105
FlaviusDomitianus09/26/14 at 04:16kc: nice surfaces and patina!
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Trajan, RIC 571, Sestertius of AD 103-4 (Circus Maximus)Æ Sestertius (24.27g, Ø32.95mm, 5h). Rome mint. Struck AD 103-4.
Obv/ IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P laureate bust of Trajan facing right wearing aegis on chest.
Rev/ SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI [around] S C [in ex.], bird's-eys view on the Circus Maximus in Rome, as seen from the Forum Boarium, showing portico in foreground with eleven arched entrances and monumental gate surmounted by quadriga on right, two additional arches, each surmounted by quadriga behind the portico at both ends, the central spina adorned with tall obelisk of Rameses II at center flanked by equestrian statue of Trajan on left and shrine of Cybele on right , the two metae (turning posts) placed at the extremities; at the far side of the Circus, a curved wall incorporating a tetra-style shrine of Sol.
RIC 571 [R] and pl. x, 187 (rev. only); Cohen 546 (Fr.60); Strack 391; BMC 856; Banti 275 (4 spec.); MIR 175c and pl. 28 (citing 20 examples of this variety; same obv. die as plate 175c1; same rev. die as 175c1); RCV 3208 var. (bust draped instead of aegis)
ex G. Henzen (Netherlands, 2000)
Certificate of Authenticity issued by David Sear / A.C.C.S. Ref. 104CR/RI/C/CR, January 10, 2015 graded F, very rare and of considerable historical interest
Extract of the Certificates' Historical & Numismatic Note: "The reverse of this orichalcum sestertius commemorates the completion in AD 103 of a major restoration of the Circus Maximus, following a great fire that had severely damaged the famous arena in the time of the Flavian emperors. The origin of the Circus Maximus, situated in the Murcia valley between the Palatine and Aventine hills, is quite obscure. An enclosure for chariot racing, it had parallel sides and one semicircular end, all fitted with seats for spectators, and an axial rib (spina) marked at each end by turning-posts (metae) dividing the arena into two runs. At the open end were the curved stables (carceres) sufficient to accommodate twelve teams of horses. Traditionally founded by King Tarquinius Priscus, it does not seem to have become a permanent structure until 329 BC (Livy viii. 20.1). In later times, it was much embellished, notably by Augustus who erected on the spina the great Egyptian obelisk of Rameses II from Heliopolis (it now stands in the Piazza del Populo). The vast arena was frequently damaged by the fires that afflicted the imperial capital; on several occasions, there was loss of life when structural failure occurred under the weight of the huge crowds that attended the events. Trajan was himself an ardent fan of the Circus so it is scarcely surprising that he took on the task of restoring the arena. The present specimen is a good example of the rare issue that commemorated the completion of this undertaking. More than a century later (AD 213), the Emperor Caracalla issued a similar type to record his own restoration work on the Circus Maximus. The last recorded games in this celebrated arena took place under the Ostrogothic king Totila in AD 550."
Charles S09/15/14 at 05:40kc: great!!!
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Nero, RIC 265, Sestertius of AD 66 (Temple of Janus) Æ sestertius (28.86g, Ø35.95mm, 6h), Rome mint, struck ca. AD 65.
Obv.: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head of Nero facing left.
Rev.: PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT (around) S C (in field), Janus temple with closed double doors right.
RIC 265; BMCRE 160; CBN 373; Cohen 144; Mac Dowall (The Western Coinages of Nero, ANS NNM 161) 153; cf. Sear (Roman Roins & Their Values I) 1958 - for a similar issue from Lugdunum with a variant form of obverse type
Certificate of Authenticity issued by David R. Sear, Ancient Coin Certification Service (A.C.C.S.) on November 3, 2014, Ref 061CR/RI/CR/E .
Historical background (by David Sear): The reverse depicts the "Twin Janus" (IANVS GEMINVS) and relates to the achievements of the celebrated Roman general Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo. His victories in the East led to a settlement with Parthia over the vexed Armenian question, occasioning the ceremonial closing of the doors of the "Twin Janus" signifying peace throughout the empire (AD 65). The nature of this curious structure, situated in the Roman Forum, is best explained by John Melville Jones in A Dictionary of Ancient Coins - "It consisted of two arched gateways joined by walls, without a roof. When the Roman went to war, the gates were opened and when they were at peace, the gates were shut. The structure was not a temple in the strict sense of the word and was referred to as "the Janus". It is represented on coins of Nero, some of which show it from one side and others from the opposite side, so that it is clear it had gates at each end. The accompanying inscription translates to: "Peace being provided on land and sea for the Roman People, he closed the Janus"Charles S09/15/14 at 05:32kc: The portrait is very unusual for Nero...have a bad...
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CAST COPY OF: Trajan, RIC 577, Sestertius of AD 107 (Octastyle temple flanked by porticoes)Cast copy of
Æ Sestertius (26.4g, Ø33mm, 7h). Rome mint. Struck AD 107.
Obv/ IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P laureate bust of Trajan facing right.
Rev/ S·P·Q·R· OPTIMO PRINCIPI [around] S C [in ex.], Octastyle temple with porticoes on either side with steps between them leading to the central temple; A seated cult figure in centre of the temple; tympanon with seated figure in the centre flanked by reclining figures; on the roof top a central figure flanked by winged Victories on the corners.
RIC 577 [R]; Cohen 549 (20 Fr.); BMC 863; Strack 393; Foss 102:44
(Netherlands, 2001)
In the absence of any specific reverse legend, it is difficult to know for sure which temple is depicted on this coin. According to Clive Foss (1990) it is the temple of Venus Genetrix of the Forum of Julius Caesar. Since the statue in the centre of the building appears to be that of Jupiter, most assume that it is the temple of Jupiter Victor. In that case, this issue could celebrate the restoration of that temple by Trajan which event was celebrated in conjunction with the tenth anniversary of his reign. Later this temple was rededicated to Divus Traianus, and later still by Elegabalus to Sol-Elagabal. Strack however carefully studied all evidence and examined the best preserved specimens of this and related issues and concludes that the best guess is that the central figure represents the Genius Augusti and that the temple is dedicated to Divus Nerva.Charles S09/14/14 at 08:57kc: Sorry, this coin was tooled, look at the nose, it ...
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 753, Sestertius of AD 144 (Salus)Æ Sestertius (23.55g, Ø 31mm, 12h), Rome mint, Struck AD 144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laurate head Antoninus Pius facing right
Rev.: TR·POT COS·III·DES·IIII (around) S C (in ex.), Salus seated left, holding feeding a snake coiling around an altar and resting her left elbow on .
RIC 753; Cohen 929; BMC 1651 note; Strack (*)
ex Cayón auction, May 2013; ex NAC 64, May 2012.
* Very rare variant which Strack did not include in his catalogue (1937) questioning the Cohen record (see Strack: p.347, no. +83). See also the detailed comment of Curtis Clay below. Charles S09/02/14 at 12:00kc: super!!!
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 598var., Sestertius of AD 140-143 (Apollo, extremely rare left headed variety)Æ Sestertius (27.6g, Ø33mm, 5h). Rome mint. Struck AD 140-143.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing left.
Rev.: APOLLINI AVGVSTO (around) S C (in field), Apollo, standing left, holding a lyre and a patera.
RIC 598 var. (head right); BMCRE IV 1929 var. (idem; footnote); Cohen 62 var. (idem); Strack 822 var. (idem); Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 36 (2 spec.)
ex G. Henzen
This is a extremely rare left head variant of the Apollo sestertius. The references for RIC, Cohen and Strack are all for bust types with head right. BMCRE 1229 footnote mentions a variant with laureate head l. (Münzhandlung Basel, 22 March, 1937, lot 736), which turns out to be a different specimen struck from the same obverse die. Banti 36 reports 2 specimens of this variant, the illustrated specimen has the same obv. and rev. dies.Charles S08/30/14 at 06:48kc: Great coin with special bust type.
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RIC 0829 TitusObv: T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS COS IIII, Laureate head right
Rev: ROMA / S C, Roma standing left holding Victory and spear
AE/Sestertius (31.83 mm 24.35 g 6h) Struck in Rome 75 A D
RIC 829 (R3, Vespasian) in Copenhagen Royal Cabinet, same diesFlaviusDomitianus08/22/14 at 03:42kc: I am happy that you needed the coin to get the tri...
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RIC 0653 DomitianusObv: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS II, Laureate head right, bust draped and cuirassed
Rev: ROMA / S C, Roma standing left holding Vicotry and spear
AE/Sestertius (34.30 mm 26.50 g 6h) Struck in Rome 73-74 A D
RIC 653 (R2, Vespasian), BMCRE - BNF unlisted
ex Inasta Auction 45 Lot 726FlaviusDomitianus08/22/14 at 03:41kc: nice portrait!!!
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