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1356Hadrian_RIC_187.jpg
Hadrian Denarius Roma 125-28 AD Emperor on HorseReference.
cf for an aureus: RIC 187; C. 414; Strack 148

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Bare head, draped bust left

Rev. COS III
Hadrian, with cloak flying behind him, on horse, riding right, holding spear in right hand

3.06 gr
19.2 mm
6h

Note.
von Gilles Blançon 16.2.1992
2 commentsokidoki11/18/19 at 20:22Marsman: Beautiful !
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1761 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Hadrian standing vis-à-vis ItaliaReference.
RIC II, 888c, Banti 34; Strack 751; RIC III, 1761

Bust C2+

Obv. HADRIANVS COS III P P
Bare head draped bust, viewed from side

Rev. ADVENTVI AVG ITALIAE S C in ex.
Hadrian standing right, one hand raised in gesture of address and the other holding scroll: facing him is Italia standing left holding patera over altar placed in the centre, and also holding cornucopia Victim bull at foot of altar

26.43 gr
34 mm
12h
2 commentsokidoki11/17/19 at 13:54Marsman: nice one !
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0746 THRACE. Philippopolis Hadrian, Herbus reclining, with city goddess Reference.
RPC III, 746/7; Mouchmov 12-14, Varbanov 636; BMC -. SNG Cop. -. Slg. Lindgren - ; SNG Tübingen - ; SNG Evelpidis - ; Mionnet -

Obv. ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СΕΒΑСΤΟС
Laureate and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, r. with paludamentum seen from rear

Rev. ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ
Female figure wearing polos standing l., holding patera in r. hand and poppy and two ears of corn in l. hand; on l., river-god (Hebrus) reclining

25.44 gr
33 mm
6h

Note.
Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung auction 224 lot 353 2014
4 commentsokidoki03/16/19 at 16:11Marsman: beautiful
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0004 Sextus Pompey -- Pharos and ScyllaSextus Pompey, Imperator and Prefect of the Fleet
[Youngest Son of Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus (Pompey the Great)]
Obv: MAG⦁PIVS⦁IMP⦁ITER; Pharos of Messana, Neptune on top standing r. with r. hand on a trident and l. hand on a rudder, resting l. foot on prow. Galley sailing l., aquila atop a tripod placed in prow and a scepter tied with a fillet in stern. Border of dots.
Rev: PRAEF⦁ORAE⦁MARIT⦁ET⦁CLAS⦁S⦁C [AEs and MAR ligatured]; Scylla attacking l. wielding a rudder in both hands, the torso of a nude woman with two fishtails and the foreparts of three dogs as the lower body. Border of dots.
Denomination: silver denarius; Mint: Sicily, uncertain location1; Date: summer 42 - summer 39 BC2; Weight: 3.566g; Diameter: 19.8mm; Die axis: 225º; References, for example: BMCRR v. II Sicily 20 variant3, Sydenham 1349 variant3; Crawford RRC 511/4d; Sear CRI 335b.

Notes:

Obverse legend: MAG[NUS]⦁PIVS⦁IMP[ERATOR]⦁ITER[UM]
Reverse legend: PRAEF[ECTUS]⦁ORAE⦁MARIT[IMAE]⦁ET⦁CLAS[SIS]⦁S[ENATUS]⦁C[ONSULTO]

1Grueber BMCRR v. II Sicily, p.557 and Sear CRI, p. 203 suggest Messana as a possible mint location. DeRose Evans (1987), p. 124 hesitatingly suggests Mitylene (on the island of Lesbos).

2This is the date range suggested by Estiot 2006, p. 145, as she recommends going back to Crawford's proposal of 42 - 40 BC. Crawford RRC, p. 521 suggests the period in 42 BC after Sextus Pompey defeated Q. Salvidienus Rufus. Grueber BMCRR v. II Sicily, p.556 proposes 38 - 36 BC. Sydenham, p.211 follows Grueber. DeRose Evans (1987), p. 129 submits 35 BC.

3Grueber BMCRR v. II Sicily 20 and Sydenham 1349 list MAR (ligatured) I but the coin here is clearly MAR (ligatured) IT. Neither Grueber nor Sydenham record MAR (ligatured) IT as part of this reverse legend for this coin type. Crawford and Sear do.

Provenance: Ex Forum Ancient Coins 15 January 2019; Nomos Obolos 10, 30 June 2018 Lot 349.

Photo credits: Forum Ancient Coins

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8 commentsTracy Aiello03/09/19 at 07:42Marsman: Wow
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Mn. Aquillius Mn.f. Mn.n. - AR serrate DenariusRome
²70 BC / ¹71 BC
helmeted and draped bust of Virtus right
III·VIR__VIRTVS
Mn. Aquillius (consul 101 BC) facing, head right, holding shield, raising kneeling and slumped Sicilia left
(MN) AQVIL__(MN)·F·(MN)·N·
SICIL
¹Crawford 401/1, RSC I Aquillia 2; SRCV I 336, Sydenham 798
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,9g 18,5mm
ex Naumann

Moneyer's grandfather suppressed slave rebellion in Sicily 100 BC. Moneyer was senator in 71 BC. It's the first issue showing moneyer's title (III.VIR).
1 commentsJ. B.03/06/19 at 16:49Marsman: Nice one !
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Crawford 474/1, ROMAN IMPERATORIAL, L. Valerius Acisculus, AR Denarius - SEAR PLATE COIN!Rome, Moneyer Issues of the Imperatorial Period.
L. Valerius Acisculus, 45 BCE.
AR Denarius (4.17g; 21mm).
Rome Mint.

Obverse: Filleted head of Apollo facing right; star above; pick-axe and ACISCVLVS behind; all within a wreath border.

Reverse: Europa riding bull to right with billowing veil; L VALERIVS in exergue.

References: Crawford 474/1b; HCRI 90a; Sydenham 998a; BMCRR 4102; Sear RCV I 469/2 (this coin illustrated); Banti 35/2 (this coin illustrated); Valeria 16.

Provenance: Ex Student and his Mentor Collection [NAC 83 (2015) Lot 442]; Credit de la Bourse (1995) Lot 1146; Munzen und Medaillen Liste 412 (1979), Lot 43; E.J. Haeberlin Collection [Cahn-Hess (17 Jul 1933) Lot 2800].

L. Valerius Acisculus issued an interesting series of types in 45 BCE. Not much is known about the moneyer except that he was also a Tribune of the Plebs. The pick-axe on obverse of these types is a punning allusion to the moneyer’s name, as the Latin word for pick-axe is “acisculus”. Scholars have long debated the meanings of the other devices, some going to great lengths to argue connections to the moneyer’s family. However, more recently, Crawford and Sear both concluded that the types, including the laurel wreath border on the obverse of this coin, likely allude to Julius Caesar’s military successes against Pompey and in the East.
2 commentsCarausius03/03/19 at 14:02Marsman: Beautiful
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T.DEIDI - Denarius, Crawford 294/1Denomination: Denarius
Era: c. 113 or 112 BC
Metal: AR
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma R; Behind, Roma monogram downward; Below, voided X mark of value; Border of dots

Reverse: Battle between gladiator armed with whip and gladiator armed with stave; in exergue, T.DEIDI; border of dots

Mint: Rome
Weight: 3.87 gm.
Reference: RRC 294/1
Provenance: Aureo & Calico Alba Longa sale, November 7, 2018, Lot 326

The moneyer is believed to be T. Didius who later became consul in 98 BC. Moderate dark toning, well centered and about EF.
3 comments02/04/19 at 16:56Marsman: Beautiful
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cr 286/1 AR Denarius M. Sergius Silus116-115 b.c.e. 3.84 gm; 18.00 mm.
o: Helmeted head of Roma right; before, EX. S.C; behind, ROMA and *
r: Horseman left, holding sword and a severed head in left hand; below horse, Q / [M.] SERGI; in exergue, SILVS.
A special issue, by Senate decree, Sergius holding the fiscal office of Quaestor. Another dynamic decapitation, this coin retaining the facial expressions of the recently-deceased barbarian.
The photo is a bit washed-out, but the excellent obverse strike is apparent.
3 commentsPMah01/23/19 at 07:17Marsman: Beautiful
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Caracalla RIC 283Caracalla RIC 283
3,05g,
19mm,
6h
2 commentsKaroly K201/16/19 at 17:30Marsman: nice indeed
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0163 Hadrian Orichalcum Sestertius, Roma 118 AD Hadrian and Liberalitas Reference.
RIC II, 552; Strack 516; Hunter II 324, BMCRE III 1137, Cohen II 914, SRCV II 3606 var. (band over shoulder, S - C at sides); Banti 488; RIC III, 163

Bust A4

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate bust with drapery.

Rev. PONT MAX TR POT COS II / S C LIBERALITAS AVG
Hadrian seated left on curule chair set on platform, hand extended towards attendant, seated left, who is making distribution to citizen scaling platform steps with fold of toga held out; in background Liberalitas standing left, holding up coin scoop

25.81 gr
35 mm
6h

Note.
The generosity and munificent largesses of Hadrian, after having been recorded many times on various coins and in diverse ways, are on the reverse of a first brass medal of great rarity, glorified altogether by the above splendid title, "The Benefactor of the World," a superlative the more remarkable, inasmuch as, neither before nor afterward, is it found conferred on any other emperor. -- Dictionary| of Roman| Coins|
FORVM coin
5 commentsokidoki11/25/18 at 16:45Marsman: Wow 😳
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VESPASIAN, orichalcum dupondius, Rome mint, 74 AD, RIC II Part I 715Obverse: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M T P COS V CENS, radiate head right
Reverse: FELICITAS PVBLICA, Felicitas standing slightly left, head left, caduceus in right hand, cornucopia in left hand, S C flanking across field

Ex Butte College Foundation, ex Lindgren

This was my first ancient coin, and it was a thrill to own. It was inexpensive, not rare, and well worn, but I absolutely loved it. I no longer own it, but it was my first, and you know how that goes.
2 commentsSteven H11/21/18 at 19:54Marsman: Nice one! Why did you sell it 🤔
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2329 PHRYGIA, Laodicea Hadrian Medallion Zeus Reference.
RPC III, 2329/5; Von Aulock, Phrygiens -; SNG München -; SNG von Aulock-; SNG Copenhagen 575; BMC 195

Obv. ΑΥ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС ΟΛΥΜΠΙΟС
Laureate head of Hadrian, r. with drapery on l. shoulder

Rev. ΛΑΟΔΙΚΕΩΝ
Zeus Laodiceus standing facing, head l., holding eagle in his extended r. hand, l. resting on sceptre

36.37 gr
39 mm
12h

Note.
From the Group CEM Collection, Classical Numismatic Group 90, 23 May 2012, 1058 and ex Waddell II, 12 September 1987, 363.

The epithet 'Olympios' was adopted by Hadrian in 128/9 following the dedication of the temple of Zeus Olympios in Athens. It emphasized the emperor's Panhellenic program and enthusiastic Philhellenism, for Zeus Olympios, chief god of the Greek peoples, was the Panhellenic god before all others. RPC suggests that the impressive Laodicean medallions bearing the new epithet were struck on the occasion of Hadrian's visit to the city in June 129.
6 commentsokidoki10/28/18 at 20:14Marsman: WOW again 😳
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3001 Hadrian Denarius 125-28 AD Galley right Eastern MintReference.
Strack *17; (for Roma mint RIC 195); RIC III, 3001 pl

Bust B1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate, cuirassed bust right, seen from front

Rev. COS III (in ex)
Galley right with steersman and five rowers; curved stern Hortator, two sigma at stern

3.28 gr
19 mm
6h

Note.
Here the strap is dotted, normally it's with a thunderbolt on his cuirass leather strap
3 commentsokidoki09/01/18 at 10:19Marsman: WOW Shocked
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RIC 535 var.Sestertius, 103-111
Obv: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P
Laur. l., dr. l. s., balteus
Rev: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI – S C
Trajan riding r., thrusts spear at Dacian in front of horse.

27.30g, 33mm
Woytek 203 q+ (10 specimen)

2 commentsklausklage07/07/18 at 21:26Marsman: Beautiful !
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1960 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Hadrian on horsebackReference.
Banti 296 (this coin); RIC II, 935; C. 585 var. (same); BMCRE 1689 var. (same); Strack 809; Hill 887; RIC 1960

Bust C2+

Obv. HADRIANVS COS III P P
Bare head, draped bust viewed from side

Rev. EXERCITVS SYRIACVS / SC in ex.
Hadrian, holding sceptre, riding left with hand raised is gesture of address, towards a crowd of three soldiers with standards

28.20 gr
31 mm
6h

Note.
Ex Monsieur Note (1910-1982) Collection, France.= Lanz 18 1980=Banti 296
3 commentsokidoki06/30/18 at 12:35Marsman: WOW it's a beauty !
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0162 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 118 AD Annona Reference.
RIC II, 549; C 184; Strack 513; Banti 102; BMC 1125; RIC 162

Bust A4

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate bare bust with drapery.

Rev. PONT MAX TR POT COS II in ex. ANNONA AVG in field, S - C
Annona standing right, holding cornucopia: modius at feet to right with corn-ears and poppy with prow of ship behind

20.56 gr
31.2 mm
6h

Note.
In ancient Rome, the Romans used the term Cura Annonae ("care for the grain supply"), in honour of their goddess Annona and the grain dole was distributed from the Temple of Ceres.
5 commentsokidoki05/30/18 at 20:46Marsman: Beautiful
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Antoninus Pius AE Sestertius - RIC 778Æ Sestertius (24.5g, Ø30.5mm, 6h). Minted AD 145-161, Rome.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS IIII, laureate head right.
Rev.: S C (in field), Mars, helmeted and wearing a cloack, advancing right, carrying a spear and a trophy.
RIC 778, Coh. 751, BMCRE 1705; Strack 1003; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 363 (14 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins & their Values II) 4219.
ex Künker (Osnabrück), Coin Auction 143 (2008); ex Künker Auction 71, Osnabrück, 2002
2 commentsCharles S05/26/18 at 09:41Marsman: What a beauty
147_Constantius_II_,_Rome,_RIC_VIII_204,_AE-24,_D_N_CONSTAN_TIVS_P_F_AVG,_GLORIA_ROMANORVM,_star,_RP,_350-1_AD,_Q-001,_0h,_24mm,_4,46g-s.jpg
147 Constantius II. (324-337 A.D. Caesar, 337-361 A.D. Augustus), Roma, RIC VIII 204, AE-2 Follis, -/*//RP, GLORIA ROMANORVM, Soldier spearing falling enemy, #1147 Constantius II. (324-337 A.D. Caesar, 337-361 A.D. Augustus), Roma, RIC VIII 204, AE-2 Follis, -/*//RP, GLORIA ROMANORVM, Soldier spearing falling enemy, #1
avers: D N CONSTAN TIVS P F AVG, Cs1, G3, Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right, holding globe, A behind head.
reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM, Emperor in military dress, on horseback, galloping right, (no shield), spearing barbarian wearing a Phrygian helmet and with outstretched arms kneeling left in front of the horse, shield and broken spear beneath horse. Star in the upper right field.
exergue: -/*//RP, diameter: 23,5-24mm, weight: 4,46g, axis: 0h,
mint: Roma, date: 350-351 A.D., ref: RIC VIII 204,
Q-001
2 commentsquadrans05/14/18 at 19:45Marsman: Very nice
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Philip I. AD 244-249. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 4.12 g, 6h). Commemorating the Secular Games/1000th Anniversary of Rome. Rome mint, 2nd officina. 9th emission, AD 248. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / She-wolf left, suckling twins Remus and Romulus; II in exergue. RIC IV 15; RSC 178. gVF, toned, some verdigris. 4 commentsSam02/15/18 at 15:12Marsman: nice coin
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Gaius ("Caligula"), RIC 32, Sestertius of AD 37-38 (Gaius addressing soldiers)Æ sestertius (25.0g, Ø34mm, 6h), Lugdunum mint, struck AD 40-41.
Obv.: C·CAESAR·AVG GERMANICVS·PON M·TR·POT·, laureate head of Gaius left.
Rev.: ADLOCVT (above) COH (below) Gaius on a platform addressing five soldiers, helmeted, with shields and swords, four with aquilae (legionary standards with eagle).
RIC 32 (S); BMCRE 33; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 60:1

Payment to the praetorian guard of the bequest of Tiberius. The minting of this sestertius was ordered directly by the emperor, hence the lack of the letters S C. Style of provincial mint, probably Lugdunum. N.B. RIC attributes this type to the mint of Rome; Sear favors Lugdunum.
4 commentsCharles S01/28/18 at 16:03Marsman: Just wow
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Roman Republican, Julius Caesar, struck by P. Sepullius Macer. Denarius3.93g (5h).
Rome, 44 BC. Obv: Wreathed head of Caesar right, CAESAR before, DICT PERPETVO behind. Rx: Venus standing left, head bowed, holding Victory and scepter resting on star, P SEPVLLIVS behind, MACER before. Crawford 480/11. Sydenham 1072. Sear, Imperators 107b.
4 commentsLeo01/20/18 at 13:03Marsman: That’s a nice one Shocked
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5845 EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian Drachm 132-33 AD Hadrian & SerapisReference.
RPC III 5845/2; Köln 1084; Dattari (Savio) 1946; K&G 32.554; Emmett 1042.17; Staffieri, Alexandria In Nummis 69 (this coin)

Issue L IZ = year 17

Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙС ΤΡΑΙΑΝ - ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СƐΒ
Laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, r., seen from rear

Rev. L ΙΖ
Temple (classical) with two columns enclosing Sarapis standing, r. holding sceptre and presenting globe; to r., Emperor (Hadrian), laureate-headed, wearing toga, standing l.,
holding sceptre; between, altar inscribed ΑΔΡ/ΙΑ/ΝΟΝ

23.82 gr
34 mm
12h

Note.
From the Giovanni Maria Staffieri Collection, purchased from Renzo Canavesi, Sagno, 1996. Ex Renzo Canavesi Collection (Sagno); Dr. Piero Beretta Collection (Milan); Giovanni Dattari Collection, no. 1946.

A rare variety with Sarapis holding a globe instead of saluting the emperor. The authors of RPC cite two coins: this coin, and the one in the Köln collection. There is also an example in the Ashmolean Museum collection (Milne 1380).
8 commentsokidoki01/17/18 at 14:29Marsman: Beautiful
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Roman Nero SestrtiusNero AE Sestertius
Obv: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER PM TR P IMP PP, laur. hd. r.
Rev: DECVRSIO S C , Nero on horseback, prancing r. and holding couched spear, accompanied by a cavalry officer with vexillum over shoulder

RIC 396
2 commentsTanit01/11/18 at 17:06Marsman: Nice one !
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1127 Hadrian Denarius Roma 129-30 AD SecuritasReference.
RIC II, 221; C. 1400; Strack 351 (Die link with Strack 352 obverse); Hunter 196; RIC III, 1127

Bust C2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate and draped bust viewed from side

Rev. SECVR PVB COS III P P
Securitas seated left, holding sceptre and cradling head with other hand.

2.94 gr
19 mm
6h
2 commentsokidoki01/11/18 at 16:11Marsman: It's a beauty !
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Roman Empire, Claudius Æ As RIC I 113Roman Empire, Claudius Æ As RIC I 113Claudius. AD 41-54. Æ As (30mm, 10.37 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 42-43. TI CLAVDIVS • CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P, bare head left / LIBERTAS AVGVSTA, S C across field, Libertas, draped, standing right, holding pileus with left hand and extending right. RIC I 113; von Kaenel Type 77; BMCRE 202-5; BN 230-2.

Ex CNG, Ex Gorny & Mosch 204 (5 March 2012), lot 2102.
4 comments06/25/17 at 13:11Marsman: Great coin
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Denar, RIC 3, p.094, 507b - Faustina II, Pudicitia standingFaustina II
AR-Denar, Rome
Obv.: FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL, draped bust right, pearl diadem.
Rev.: PVDICI-TIA, Pudicitia standing facing, head left, drawing veil and holding hem of skirt
Ag, 3.12g
Ref.: RIC III 507b, CRE 206 var. (pearl diadem)
Ex collection Hannelore Scheiner
Ex Künker eLive Auction 44, lot 111
4 commentsshanxi04/18/17 at 17:31Marsman: It's a beauty
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2999 Hadrian Denarius 125-28 AD Galley right Eastern MintReference.
Strack *17; (for Roma mint RIC 195); RIC III, 2999

Bust A2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate bust right, with slight drapery

Rev. COS III
Galley right with steersman and five rowers; curved stern Hortator, two sigma at stern

3.12 gr
19 mm
12h
3 commentsokidoki04/16/17 at 14:37Marsman: Beautiful coin and a bargain Wink
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LEG XIVMarcus Antonius. Denarius mint moving with M. Antony circa 32-31, AR 19mm., 3.63g. ANT AVG – III·VIR·R·P·C Galley r., with sceptre tied with fillet on prow. Rev.
LEG – XIV Aquila between two standards. Crawford 544/29.

From the E E Clain-Stefanelli Collection
5 commentsAldo12/10/16 at 13:26Marsman: a beauty !
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0260 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 119-21 AD Hadrian Reference.
BMC 1204. Cohen 1207; RIC II 589b; Banti 617; RIC 260

Bust A4

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III
Laureate bare bust with drapery

Rev. PROVIDENTIA DEORVM / S C in field
Hadrian standing facing, his head turned to left, holding scroll in his left hand and raising his right towards eagle flying right in upper left field and bearing scepter in its claws.

27.14 gr
33 mm
6h

ex.
Nomos AG auction Obolos 6 Lot Lot 637
Auction 142 lot 2557 2005 Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung
Auction 73 lot 644 2004 Auktionshaus H. D. Rauch GmbH

Note. CNG
This fascinating reverse type is meant to emphasize the legitimacy of Hadrian's rule: Jupiter's symbol, the eagle, is bringing a sceptre to the emperor.
1 commentsokidoki11/22/16 at 18:02Marsman: Very nice
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175 - Constantius Gallus - AE2 - RIC VIII Rome 265 var AE2
Obv:– DN FL CL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES, Bare, bust draped and cuirassed right (D behind bust)
Rev:– FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Soldier spearing fallen horseman, who is wearing a Phrygian cap, falling forward clutching his horse.
Minted in Rome (Gamma | _ // RE), 26th September A.D. 352 - 6th November A.D. 355. Third Series
Reference:– RIC VIII Rome 265 var (Listed for P and S both of which are R, Dane Kueth has a matching coin with E from different dies)
2 commentsmaridvnvm11/19/16 at 14:03Marsman: Beautiful
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RIC 0533 DomitianusObv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIII CENS PER P P, Radiate head right
Rev: FIDEI PVBLICAE / S C (in field), Fides standing left, with corn ears and plate of fruits
AE/Dupondius (28.98 mm 15.676 g 6h) Struck in Rome 87 A.D.
RIC 533 (C), BMCRE unlisted, BNF 426
4 commentsFlaviusDomitianus11/12/16 at 10:17Marsman: Wow what a coin !
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CONSTANTIUS I (As Caesar, 293-305). Follis. Heraclea.Obv: FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES.
Laureate head right.
Rev: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI / HT A.
Genius standing left, holding cornucopia and patera.
RIC 18a.
Condition: Extremely fine.
Weight: 10.8 g.
Diameter: 29 mm.
3 commentsFatih K11/06/16 at 05:43Marsman: Wow
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Tiberius RIC 0004Tiberius, 14-37 Denarius Lugdunum circa 15-16, AR (18.55 mm., 3.85 g).
Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI - AVG F AVGVSTVS Laureate head r.
Rev: TR POT XVII IMP VII Tiberius holding branch and eagle-tipped scepter in triumphal quadriga r.
RIC 4. C 48.
Ex: Naville Numismatics Auction #25 Lot #407 September 25, 2016




Tiberius was the third of "The Twelve Caesars" as described in the Lives of the Caesars by Suetonius. He is well known as the emperor who would groom the next emperor, Gaius (more commonly known as Caligula).The denarii of Tiberius are sometimes referred to as boring by some collectors. One reason is that there were only a few types of denarii issued. By far the most common is the one that many refer to as "The Tribute Penny" of the bible.It must be said however that there are minor variations in the design of the reverse on the Tribute Penny and there are collectors who try to get as many variations as possible. The denarius below is much less common.

The reverse is very similar to a reverse on a coin of Augustus. This coin features Augustus on the obverse and Tiberius on the reverse in a quadriga. These denarii of Tiberius do appear from time to time, but when they do there is quite a bit of competition for them as they represent an alternative denarius to the Tribute Penny.
3 commentsorfew10/16/16 at 17:54Marsman: Love that quadriga
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CALIGULAAE sestertius. 40-41 AD. 28,07 grs. 6h. Laureate head left. C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR P IIII P P // S P Q R / P P / OB CIVES / SERVATOS in four lines within oak wreath.
RIC I 53.
7 commentsbenito06/06/15 at 10:27Marsman: breathtaking
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ARCH, AUGUSTUS, RIC I : 510.AR Cistophorus (Cistophoric Tetradrachm = 3 denarii) of Pergamum. Struck 19 - 18 B.C.
Obverse: IMP•IX•TR•PO•V. Bare head of Augustus facing right.
Reverse: Triumphal arch surmounted by Augustus in facing triumphal quadriga; IMP IX TR POT V on architrave; S P R SIGNIS RECEPTIS in three lines within arch opening, standards at either side.
Diameter: 24 - 25mm | Weight: 11.7gms | Die Axis: 12
RIC I : 510 | BMC : 703 | RSC : 298

This coin commemorates Augustus' triumphant agreement with the Parthians in 20 B.C. under which they returned the legionary standards captured from Crassus who was defeated and killed at Carrhae thirty-three years earlier (53 B.C.). Augustus installed these standards in the Temple of Mars Ultor.
The reverse of the coin shows the triumphal arch which was awarded to Augustus on the occasion of his recovery of the standards. This was the second triumphal arch awarded to Augustus and, like the earlier arch which had been constructed in 29 BC to honour his victory over Cleopatra, this second arch, which archaeological evidence suggests may actually have incorporated the first arch, stood in close proximity to the Temple of Divus Julius at the southern entrance to the Roman Forum.
2 comments*Alex05/21/15 at 16:05Marsman: Beautiful portait and very interesting reverse !
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Domitian, AR Denarius. Rome, AD 77-78.Domitian, as Caesar, AR Denarius. Rome, AD 77-78. CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS, laureate head right / She-wolf suckling twins, COS V above, boat in exergue.
RIC 961. 3.12g, 19mm, 5h.
2 comments12/01/13 at 18:06Marsman: WOW fantastic coin
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Marc Antony Marc Antony Legionary Denarius
18 mm 3.36 gm
O: Legionary aquila between two standards. LEG VII below.
R: Praetorian galley sailing right , with sceptre tied with fillet on prow Mast with banners. ANT AVG III VIR R P C
2 commentsKoffy12/01/13 at 15:15Marsman: Sharp one !
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RIC 2, p.203, 392 - Domitian, Fortuna, DupondiusDomitian
Dupondius, AD 90-91, Rom
Obv.: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER P P, Radiate head right.
Rev.: FORTVNAE AVGVSTI S C, Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae.
AE, 12.15g, 28.2 mm
Ref.: RIC II 392; BMC 444
2 commentsshanxi12/01/13 at 15:12Marsman: Mysterious coin. I love it.
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Antonia Æ dupondiusAntonia Æ dupondius. Rome mint, under Claudius 41-50 A.D. ANTONIA AVGVSTA - Draped bust right, wearing hair in long plait down neck / TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP S-C - Claudius standing left, holding simpulum. RIC 92 (Claudius); BMC 166 (Claudius); Cohen 6
3 commentsHolding_History12/01/13 at 15:09Marsman: Beautiful portrait. I'm still looking for one ...
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Marcus Antonius, cf. Crawford 544/19, silver plated foureeMarcus Antonius, Triumvir and Imperator, 44-30 BC
AE - silver plated denarius (Fouree), 18.2mm, 2.86g, 20°
32-31 BC, illegal counterfeiter's mint
obv. ANT.AVG / III.VIR.R.P.C
Galley r. with rowers, mast with banners at prow, border of dots
rev. LEG - VI
Legionary eagle between 2 standards, border of dots
ref. cf. Crawford 544/19; Sydenham 1223; BMCRR 197; RSC I 33 (solid silver,
official, Patrae mint, 32-31 BC)
F, core exposed
From Forum Ancien Coins, thanks!

The coin plainly shows the foil technique used in antiquity to counterfeit denarii. Before striking, two pieces of silver foil were wrapped overlapping around a bronze core to create a silver plated counterfeit flan. This is a rare example where one of the two foil sheets is missing, and the other is fairly complete, revealing details of the technique (FAC)
3 commentsJochen12/01/13 at 15:06Marsman: Fascinating coin
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Agrippina I Senior AE SestertiusAgrippina I Senior AE Sestertius. Rome, 37-41 A.D. AGRIPPINA M F MAT C CAESARIS AVGVSTI, Draped bust right / SPQR MEMORIAE AGRIPPINAE, Two wheeled Carpentum left, drawn by two mules, stilt supported by Caryatids. RIC 55

Ex. Artemid Aste, Jean Baptiste Collection
2 commentsHolding_History11/22/13 at 17:40Marsman: Shocked I agree
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7 GalbaGalba.
AD 68-69. Æ As (28mm, 10.30 g, 6h). Rome mint.
Struck circa August–October AD 68.
Laureate head left / Ceres seated left, holding grain ears and caduceus.
RIC I 324 var. (bust right); ACG –. Good Fine, brown patina, porous surfaces. Rare with bust left.
From the Dr. Robert A. Kilmarx Collection.
Ex CNG - Nov 2013
4 commentsSosius11/22/13 at 17:39Marsman: No doubt, it's a beauty!
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Germanicus AE AsGermanicus, prominent and beloved general; father of Caligula
assassinated October 10, 19 AD
struck 42/43 AD under Claudius, Rome mint
AE As, 30mm
Obv: bare head right; GERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N
Rev: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P around large SC
Ref: RIC I 106 (Claudius); Sear5 #1905; Cohen 9; BMC 241
6 commentsTIF10/11/13 at 17:20Marsman: Very nice !
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RIC 1422AC VespasianAR Denarius, 2.64g
Ephesus mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS III TR P P P; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: CONCORDIA AVG; Ceres std. l., on ornate high-backed chair, with corn ears and poppy and cornucopiae; in exergue BY
RIC 1422AC (R2). BMC -. RSC -. RPC -. BNC -.
Ex Harry N. Sneh Collection.

An unlisted type for Vespasian's Ephesus Group 5 denarii. In the upcoming RIC II addenda this type should be assigned 1422AC. The confronting heads of Titus and Domitian is now the only type not known for this series, which Harry Sneh pointed out to me is likely waiting to be discovered. As far as rarity is concerned - one other example is known, ex Lynn collection, so R2. Both share the same dies.

Not only is this a very rare type, stylistically it is quite stunning. One of the best portraits of Vespasian I've seen on a coin.


9 commentsDavid Atherton10/24/12 at 16:50Marsman: And WOW again Shocked
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28 BC Colony established at Nemausus by Augustus' armymedium bronze (dupondius or as?) (12.6g, 25mm, 2h) Nemausus mint. Struck 10 BC - 10 AD.
IMP DIVI F Agrippa laureate head left and Augustus laureate head right, back to back
COL NEM crocodile chained to palm tree top bent to right, wreath at top.
RIC (Augustus) 158

Denomination uncertain. COL NEM stands for COLONIA AVGVSTA NEMAVSVS (present Nîmes, France), built by Augustus' army after their conquest and return from Egypt. The crocodile chained to the palm tree symbolizes the defeat of the Cleopatra and Marc Antony at Actium.
3 commentsCharles S09/21/12 at 18:25Marsman: Beautiful coin. I'm still looking for a nice o...
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Roman, Domitian, RIC 507Obverse: CAES DIVI AVG VESP F DOMITIANVS COS VII - Laureate head right
Reverse: PAX AVGVST S C - Pax standing left with branch and cornucopiae.
mm. 34 - g. 25,93
RIC2 507 R (Titus) - RPC II 504 - 80 a.D. Thracian mint
A realistic powerful portrait of the last of the Twelve Caesars
8 commentsFlaviusDomitianus09/12/12 at 15:14Marsman: beautiful coin!
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FAUSTINA Sr. (138 - 141 AD)AR Denarius

Lifetime Issue

O: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, Draped bust right.
R: IVNONI REGINAE, Peacock seated on throne and scepter behind.
Rome
18mm
3.5g
RIC-340, RSC-221 BMC (Antoninus Pius) 145 (same reverse die)

Ex Robert Kutcher Collection (Triton X, 8 January 2007), lot 1606 (part of)

Ex.Hixenbaugh Ancient Art Ltd

Published on Wildwinds!

Thank you Curtis Clay for the following info!

It's in Cohen 221, citing Paris, and hence in RIC 340, citing Cohen.
BM 145 has one from the Bank of England Coll., pl. 4.7, same rev. die as yours.
Strack 221 cites specimens in BM, Paris, and Vienna, plus one with portrait left, in Berlin, ill. pl. VI.
None in Reka Devnia hoard, an indication of rarity.
14 commentsMat08/05/12 at 20:12Marsman: Both oberse and reverse are wonderful. Congratulat...
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Claudius, RIC 106, for Germanicus, As of AD 50-54Æ As (10.8g, 29mm, 6h). Rome mint, struck AD 50-54.
Obv.: GERMANICVS CAESAR·TI AVG F DIVI AVG, head of Germanicus facing right.
Rev.: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR·AVG GERM PM TR P IMP·P P around large S·C
RIC (Claudius) 106; Cohen 9

Germanicus was the brother of Claudius and the father of Gaius ("Caligula")
2 commentsCharles S07/05/12 at 16:14Marsman: Another beautiful as! I'm jealous...
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Gaius ("Caligula"), RIC 58, for Agrippa, As of AD 37-41 (Neptune)Æ As (11.5g, 28mm, 6h). Rome mint, struck under Gaius, AD 37-41.
Obv.: M·AGRIPPA·L·F·COS·III head of Agrippa with rostral crown facing left
Rev.: S C Neptune standing facing left, holding dolphin and trident
RIC (Gaius) 58; Cohen 3; BMC (Tiberius) 161

Perhaps struck under Caligula in memory of his maternal grandfather Agrippa, although Caligula hated him; perhaps under Tiberius starting as early as 14 AD.
6 commentsCharles S07/05/12 at 12:03Marsman: Beautiful!
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RIC 1407 VespasianAR Denarius, 2.89g
Ephesus mint, 69-70 AD
Obv: IMP•CAES VESPAS AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: PACI ORB TERR AVG; Turreted and draped female bust, r.; below, horizontal Φ
RIC 1407 (R), BMC 437. RSC 291. RPC 813 (6 spec.). BNC 335.
Ex CNG E281, 20 June 2012, lot 301.

A unique to this mint denarius type minted early in the reign. The turreted female bust symbolises the world and the legend advertises the world peace brought by Vespasian. Flavian propaganda at its most positive.

Both portraits are in fine style and high relief.
12 commentsDavid Atherton07/03/12 at 18:41Marsman: One on my wishlist, beautiful
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Nero, RIC 509, Sestertius of AD 66 (Decursion, scan)Æ sestertius (24.7g, Ø36mm, 7h), Lugdunum mint, struck AD 66.
Obv.: IMP NERO CAESAR AVG PONTIF MAX TRIB POT P P, laureate head of Nero facing right, globe below bust.
Rev.: DECVRSIO (in ex.) S C (left and right in field), Nero on horseback riding right, holding spear; behind mounted soldier riding right with vexillum.
RIC 509 (S); BMC 318; Sear (RCV 2K) 1957var.

The reverse legend DECVRSIO derives from DECVRRO (=run downwards, charge), a word applied to military or equestrian manoeuvres. On this type, it refers Nero leading a formal cavalry parade in the Circus Maximus.
3 commentsCharles S06/07/12 at 19:26Marsman: It's a beauty!
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Roman Empire, Titus, AE-As, RIC II 126, RIC-New 226, Roma.022 Titus (69-79 A.D. Caesar, 79-81 A.D. Augustus), AE-As, RIC II 126, RIC-New 226, Roma, GENI P R, S-C, Scarce!,
avers:- IMP-T-CAES-VESP-AVG-P-M-TR-P-COS-VIII, Laureat head left.
revers:- GENI-P-R, Genius standing left holding cornucopia and patera. S-C across the field.
exe: S/C//--, diameter: 27-29mm, weight: 12,76g, axis:- h,
mint: , date: , ref: RIC-II-126, p-130, RIC-New-226, C-96,
Q-001
19 commentsquadrans02/15/12 at 07:19Marsman: Beautifull portrait!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Nero, Sestertius, AE Rome mint, struck 64 ADNERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P laureate-headed bust right with aegis on left shoulder
AVGVSTI, POR OST, SC bird’s eye view of a the new Ostia harbor; at top pharos surmounted by a statue (light house); at bottom, reclining figure of Neptune left, holding rudder and dolphin
RIC 181, Cohen 33 (20 Fr.)

ex. Arthur Bally-Herzog collection

16 comments10/31/11 at 18:42Marsman: As said. Superb!
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ROMAN IMPERATORS, OCTAVIAN Denarius RIC 255Italian mint, possibly Rome, 31-30 BC
Anepigraph, bare head of Octavian left
CAESAR - DIVI F, Victory standing right on globe, holding wreath
3.84 gr
Ref : HCRI # 408, RCV # 1552v, Cohen # 66, RIC # 255
8 commentsPotator II10/22/11 at 13:44Marsman: Truly lovely coin
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VespasianVespasian Sestertius
35 mm 27.10 gm
O: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III
Laureate head right
R:ROMA S C
Roma standing left, holding Victory and spear.
6 commentsKoffy10/03/11 at 17:04Marsman: Gorgeous on both sides
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RIC 1445 Domitian as Caesar [Vespasian]AR Denarius, 3.01g
Ephesus mint, 71 AD
Obv: DOMITIANVS CAESAR AVG F; Bust of Domitian, cuirassed, seen from front, Medusa head on breast of cuirass, fold of cloak on left shoulder, head bare, r.
Rev: AVG and EPHE in oak wreath
RIC 1445 (R). BMC 469. RSC 22. RPC 846 (4 spec.). BNC 362.
Ex CNG E88, 14 September 2011, lot 1302.

Minted in 71 AD, this denarius is part of the first series ever issued for Domitian. The draped and cuirassed bust type chosen here is unusual for the Flavian era...one wonders why it was used only for Domitian and not Vespasian or Titus. The reverse is a standard type shared with Vespasian and Titus at Ephesus.

I'm not sure why it has taken me so long to obtain a Domitian as Caesar denarius from Ephesus, these are wonderful coins.
7 commentsDavid Atherton09/26/11 at 20:35Marsman: A beautiful portrait!
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Domitian RIC II 0784Domitian 81-96 A.D. AR Denarius. Rome Mint. Sept. 14, 95-Sept 13, 96 A.D. (3.08g, 17.2mm, 6h). Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TR P XV, laureate head right. Rev: IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P, altar, with two soldiers, flanked by aquilae, under each Aquila on top of altar is seated captive. RIC II 784 (R2).

Within days of his death, the Senate decreed Damnatio Memoriae for Domitian. Despite the fact this coin was minted at the very end of his reign, it clearly saw circulation despite the Senate’s action. This is one of the new reverse types for Domitian’s 15th Tribunican year.
3 commentsLucas H09/25/11 at 19:33Marsman: First time I see this type. Nice find indeed!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, TitusAR denarius
Rome mint, 80 AD
RIC 112 (C2), BMC 72, RSC 309
Obv - IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev - TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P; Dolphin coiled around anchor
2 commentsDavid Atherton08/23/11 at 15:39Marsman: Brilliant portrait ! *****
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RIC 1442 Titus as Caesar [Vespasian]AR Denarius, 3.38g
Ephesus mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMPERATOR T CAESAR AVGVSTI F; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: PACI - AVGVSTAE; Victory adv. r., with wreath and palm; at lower r., EPHE
RIC 1442 (R). BMC 468. RSC 125. RPC 844 (5 spec.). BNC 361.
Ex CNG E260, 20 July 2011, lot 469. Ex Gorny and Mosch 170, 13 October 2008, lot 2068. Ex Gorny & Mosch 142, 10 October 2005, lot 2392.

The obverse is slightly off center but contains a wonderful portrait.
6 commentsDavid Atherton07/31/11 at 20:51Marsman: Beautiful portrait indeed!
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05 Claudius RIC I 58Claudius 41-54 A.D. AR Denarius. Rome Mint 50-51 A.D. (3.58g, 18.4mm, 8h). Obv: TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P X PP IMP XVIII, laureate head right. Rev: PACI AVGVSTAE, Pax-Nemesis advancing right, holding winged caduceus pointed at snake. RIC I 58, RSC 66a. Ex CNG 258, Lot: 348.

Claudius was a capable, yet unlikely emperor. Shunned as an idiot by his family due to a limp and embarrassing stutter. After Caligula's murder the Praetorian Guard proclaimed him emperor. He governed well and conquered the troublesome island of Britain. He was poisoned by his second wife, mother of Nero. It was very difficult for me to find a denarius of Claudius, and I love this reverse.
8 commentsLucas H07/06/11 at 10:11Marsman: Beautiful reverse. No bad portrait either. I'm...
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Vespasian RIC II 0939Vespasian 69-79 A.D. AR Denarius. Rome Mint 77-78 A.D. (3.14g, 17.8mm, 6h). Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right. Rev: COS VIII, Mars standing left with spear and trophy, corn ear to right. RIC II 939.

In 77-78 A.D., the Flavians minted a number of reverse designs with consciously antiquarian designs. This type, with Mars, is one of the most common of the period, and copies a Republican denarii of L. Valerius Flaccus. This is a nice coin with even toning, a high relief portrait, and full legends.
4 commentsLucas H07/05/11 at 11:36Marsman: A mean looking emperor. Nice!
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Vespasian RIC II 0941Vespasian 69-79 A.D. AR Denarius. Rome Mint. 77-78 A.D. (2.97g, 19.0mm, 6h). Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right. Rev: COS VIII, Prow right; above, eight pointed star. RIC II 941, RSC 136.

During this time, the Flavians minted a number of reverse designs with consciously antiquarian designs. This one copies a denarius of Marc Antony, and may represent the victorious admiral.
5 commentsLucas H07/02/11 at 19:51Marsman: Here another one! Nice reverse.
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RIC 596 DomitianAR Denarius, 3.34g
Rome mint, 88 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG - GERM P M TR P VIII; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC; Herald adv. l., with wand and shield
RIC 596 (C2). BMC 131. RSC 76/77. BNC 120.
Acquired from Zuzim Judaea, June 2011.

A denarius which was minted to commemorate the Secular Games Domitian held in October of 88 AD. Here we see a herald announcing the games. This reverse is the most common type of the Secular Games series and was minted in both gold and silver.

This is a wonderful coin in hand with iridescent toning and a large flan.
2 commentsDavid Atherton06/22/11 at 18:34Marsman: Cool herald!
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OthoOtho. AD 69. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.05 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck January-April. Bare head right / Securitas standing left, holding wreath and scepter. RIC I 10; RSC 15.3 commentsTLP06/22/11 at 18:30Marsman: Nice addition to your 12 caesars. I'm still lo...
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Roman Empire, Domitian, Sesterius with Secular Games Ceremony from AD 88-89Æ Sestertius, 26.3g, Ø 36mm, 6h, Rome, AD 88-89
Obv.: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TR P VIII CENS PER P P, laurate head right
Rev.: COS XIIII / LVD SAEC / SVF P D / S C in ex., Domitian seated left on platform gives fumigant to citizen accompanied by child.
RIC 376 [R2]; BMCRE 428; C. 81; Sear RCV II 2761; Foss (Roman Historic Coins) 30

This issue is part of a series which commemorates major events of the Secular Games which took place in october AD 88: this scene depicts the distribution of purifying incense (suffimenta) to the people. This ceremony took place at the temple of Jupiter Capitolinus, which is visible in the background.
4 commentsCharles S12/04/10 at 13:18Marsman: Lovely coin!
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AUGUSTUS AR Denarius (3.95 g, 7h). Tarraco. Struck 18 BC. Toga picta over tunica palmata flanked on left by aquila and on right by wreath. S P Q R PARENT / CONS SVO . Triumphal quadriga advancing right, ornamented with one Victory and surmounted by a small galloping quadriga. CAESARI above, AVGVSTO in exergue. RIC I 99; RSC 78b; BN 1187-90. Toned.
CNG 253383.
CNG photograph.
8 commentsbenito10/07/10 at 17:24Marsman: Fantastic coin!
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RIC 1444 Titus as Caesar [Vespasian]AR Denarius, 3.42g
Ephesus mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMPERATOR T CAESAR AVGVSTI F; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: PACI ORB TERR AVG; Turreted and draped female bust, r; below EPHE
RIC 1444 (R2). BMC p. 98 note. RSC 127. RPC 845 (0 spec.). BNC -.
Acquired from Ephesus Numismatics, April 2010.

The reverse features a turreted female bust, most likely Tyche with the attributes of a City Goddess. Here she is symbolic of the world peace Vespasian has inaugurated after the recent Civil War and revolts in Judaea and Batavia. The type was also struck for Vespasian and Domitian as Caesar and is one of the more fascinating reverses minted at Ephesus.

8 commentsDavid Atherton05/03/10 at 19:29Marsman: You've done it again! Really beautiful reverse...
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1749 - Octavian, DenariusItalian mint, possibly Rome, 31-30 BC
Anepigraph, bare head of Octavian left
CAESAR - DIVI F, Victory standing right on globe, holding wreath
3.84 gr
Ref : HCRI # 408, RCV # 1552v, Cohen # 66, RIC # 255
The following comment is taken from CNG, sale 84 # 957 :
"Following his victory at Actium, Octavian ordered a golden statue of Victory, standing on a globe and holding a wreath and palm, to be set up on an altar in the Curia in Rome. This statue had been captured by the Romans from Pyrrhus in 272 BC, and it assumed a somewhat tutelary mystique, protecting the Roman state from dissolution. In AD 382, the emperor Gratian ordered its removal. Two years later, the senator and orator Symmachus urged Valentinian II to replace it, a request that was met with stiff opposition from the bishop of Milan, Ambrose. Though it was briefly returned to its place by the usurper Eugenius, it was again removed following his defeat. Petitions to Theodosius I for its subsequent replacement were refused, on grounds that the once-important symbol of the gods’ blessing on the Roman Empire was now nothing more than a piece of paganism"
11 commentsPotator II04/28/10 at 16:57Marsman: This is the reason I love collecting ancient coins...
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RIC 008 TitusAR Denarius, 3.46g
Rome mint, 79 AD
Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII; Quadriga l., with corn ears
RIC 8 (R). BMC p. 224 note. RSC 276. BNC 5.
Ex Harlan J. Berk BBS 168, 16 March 2010, lot 243.

This denarius of Titus as Augustus was struck very early in his reign. Part of a rare issue, the reverse legend lacks the normal P P (Pater Patriae or 'Father of his country') found on later issues. The quadriga reverse is a carry-over type from Titus Caesar's last issue minted under Vespasian.

I really like this portrait, a classic example of what his mint workers were capable of.

5 commentsDavid Atherton03/29/10 at 16:50Marsman: Lovely horses and a great portrait!
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RIC 144b DomitianAR Denarius, 3.38g
Rome mint, 82-83 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: IVPPITER CONSERVATOR; Eagle stg. front on thunderbolt, wings outspread, head l.
RIC 144b (R). BMC 52. RSC 320. BNC 53.
Acquired from Zuzim Judaea, January 2010.

A denarius which possibly commemorates Domitian's escape from Vitellian forces after hiding in the Temple of Jupiter during the last days of the Civil War of 69 AD. The coin was also part of an issue that began Domitian's refinement of the coinage.

A fabulous portrait combined with a beautiful and lively eagle on the reverse.
10 commentsDavid Atherton01/29/10 at 08:21Marsman: It's a beauty!
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RIC 1481 Titus as Caesar [Vespasian]AR Denarius, 3.29g
Ephesus (?) mint, 76 AD
Obv: T CAESAR IMP VESP CENS; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r., 'o' mint mark below neck off flan
Rev: COS V across field;Eagle stg. facing on garlanded altar, wings open, head r.
RIC 1481 (R). BMC 485. RSC 61. RPC 1457 (4 spec.). BNC 373.
Ex Harry N. Sneh Collection.

Ephesus stopped minting Imperial denarii in 74 AD. Mysteriously, a series of denarii were minted in 76 in Asia Minor with no apparent purpose. The mint is thought to be Ephesus as well. However, previously the mint had excellent quality control...the 76 series lacks all of that and then some! Mules, muddled titles (PON MAX for Titus!), and reverse types mixed between Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian. A truly odd series. Most likely minted for local use.

This Titus denarius from the series has no blundered mistakes. A fabulous portrait, different in style from the previous Ephesus series but still artistic, IMHO.

3 commentsDavid Atherton09/18/09 at 05:59Marsman: Such a nice coin! Some day I hope to come across ...
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RIC 103 TitusAR Denarius, 2.89g
Rome Mint, 80 AD
Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, l.
Rev: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P; Captives, two, back to back, seated either side of trophy (woman on l., man on r.)
RIC 103(R2). BMC p. 230 note. RSC 307. BNC -. Hendin 1584a
Ex Harry N. Sneh Collection.

A coin issued to either commemorate Titus' Judean victory in 70 or a contemporary Agricolan victory in northern Britain, possibly in connection with Titus' 15th imperial acclamation upon reaching the Tay river. I believe it to be a Judaea Capta commemorative. Titus's bronze coinage overtly advertises the Judean victory with no hint of a British one. It would be odd if the propaganda messages on the precious metal coinage diverged so significantly from the bronze! This is a rare left facing portrait variety of the type, rarely encountered in trade.

Interestingly enough, this coin is an English metal detectorist find.


2 commentsDavid Atherton06/23/09 at 17:57Marsman: Please say no the next time and let me buy it ;-...
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VENVSJulia Titi, denarius minted in Rome, c.79-81 AD
IVLIA AVGVSTA T AVG F, Bust of Julia right
VENVS AVG, Venus leaning on a column, holding helmet and sceptre
3.03 gr
Ref : Cohen #12, RCV #2611
6 commentsPotator II06/21/09 at 16:54Marsman: Beautiful coin. Charming reverse Wink
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RIC 050 TitusAR Denarius, 3.29g
Rome Mint, 79 AD
Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, l.
Rev: TR P VIIII IMP XV COS VII P P; Trophy; below, captive kneeling r.
RIC 50 (R2). BMC 32. RSC 297. BNC -. Hendin 1583c.
Ex Harry N. Sneh Collection.

Titus minted quite a flurry of coins after his father Vespasian's death in June of 79 AD. Many are quite common and are a continuation of themes and types issued for Titus as Caesar under Vespasian. The left facing portraits on the denarii are much scarcer than right facing. Normally the left facing types were issued at ratio of 1:10 against right facing, this one seems to have been minted on an even smaller scale. This 'Capta' type may either be a Judaea or Britannia capta commemorative. Mattingly in the BMCRE (p. xli) interprets these types of Titus as Augustus as referring to Britannia and Agricola's campaigns in Northern England and Scotland. Jane M. Cody in the book 'Flavian Rome' (pg. 111) agrees with Mattingly, citing the differences in shield and trophy designs with the standard Judaea Capta types. Confusingly, Mattingly states that this type issued for Titus as Caesar under Vespasian refers to Judaea while Cody believes both issues were minted for victories in Britain because of identical composition and detail. I believe it to be a Judaea Capta commemorative. Titus's bronze coinage overtly advertises the Judean victory with no hint of a British one. It would be odd indeed if the propaganda messages on the precious metal coinage diverged so significantly from the bronze! Additionally, this type was solely struck for Titus Caesar under Vespasian - if it is a British victory commemorative, why was it not struck for Vespasian the ruling emperor?

This is an extremely rare left facing portrait variety of the type. Curtis Clay provided the following information concerning the rarity: "Not in Cohen with portrait left, nor acquired by Paris in the meantime; their two specimens, nos. 28-9, both have portrait right. Reka Devnia hoard: 3 spec. with bust right, none with bust left. BM 32 has a specimen with head left, acquired in the remarkably rich Hamburger Collection of Jewish coins in 1908. BM 32 is the only specimen listed, and also illustrated, by RIC 50. It is from different dies than David's specimen, and is less well preserved. Carradice and Buttrey must have known at least one other specimen of this denarius to justify rating it R2 rather than R3. I think it would have been helpful if, for every R2 coin, they had listed every specimen known to them!"

A decent example of the type with good toning and fine style.
2 commentsDavid Atherton04/16/09 at 21:12mars1112: Where do you find your coins! Very rare indeed. Ni...
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Vespasian Judea Capta denariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laur. head of Vespasian right

Rev.
IVDAEA
Judaea as mourning captive seated right on ground at foot of trophy.

Celebrating the success of Vespasian and Titus in quelling the first Jewish Revolt.

Rome 69-70 AD

Sear 2296

3.11g

Ex-Incitatus

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1 commentsJay GT404/11/09 at 09:48mars1112: The coin looks much better cause of this new pictu...
   
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