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Roman Empire, Augustus, Denarius - Butting Bull (RIC 167a)AR Denarius
Lugdunum, 15-13 BC
3.77g
Obv: Bare head of Augustus (R)
AVGVSTVS DIVI F
Rev: Bull butting (R)
IMP X in exergue
RIC 167a BMC 451
In 15 BC Augustus was acclaimed Imperator for the tenth time on behalf of Drusus and Tiberius' victories in Raetia.
Ex. Baldwin's Auction 65, 4 May 2010, lot 1166
Ex. Alfred Franklin Collection
Ex. Baldwin's Auction 99. 6 May 2016, lot 276
Optimo Principi06/06/16 at 19:02mdelvalle: very, very nice piece, congratulations
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3 Augustae - Plotina, Marciana and MatidiaFrom left to right: Plotina, wife of Trajan; Marciana, sister of Trajan; Matidia, daughter of Marciana and mother of the empress Sabina, wife of Hadrian.Charles S02/08/16 at 21:18mdelvalle: Wowwww 
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0899 - S. Pompeius Fostlus, DenariusRome mint, 137 BC
Helmeted head of Roma right, X below chin, jug behind head
SEX PO [FOSTLVS] She wolf suckling Remus and Romulus, fig tree in background, the shepherd Faustulus behind. ROMA at exergue
3,73 gr
Ref : RCV # 112 var, RSC Pompeia # 1a, Crawford # 235/1cPotator II11/28/15 at 00:01mdelvalle: Nice piece, congratulation.
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Macrinus und Diadumenian (Coin #693)Varbanov 1228 var. (Obverse legend), AE27, Marcianopolis (Moesia Inferior) 217-248 AD.
OBV: AYK OΠΠEΛ CEVH MAKREINOC / K M OΠΠEΛ AN / TΩΝINOC ΔI / AΔOVME; Laureate head of Macrinus left facing bare head of Diadumenian right.
REV: YΠ ΠONTIANOY MAPKIANOΠOΛEITΩN; Tyche seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia; E in field left.
SIZE: 27.5mm, 12.80gMaynardGee11/21/15 at 12:18mdelvalle: Very nice piece and wonderful patina, congratulati...
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Sicily, Morgantina 339-317 BC, LitraHead of Apollo right "MOPGANTINWN" to right
Warrior on horseback left holding a spear.
0.45 gr.
SNG ANS 465Antonivs Protti11/21/15 at 12:15mdelvalle: nice little one, congratulations.
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002a Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), RIC I 081, Rome, AE-As, PROVIDENT, Postumus, Under Tiberius, #2002a Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), RIC I 081, Rome, AE-As, PROVIDENT, Postumus, Under Tiberius, #2
avers:- DIVVS-AVGVSTVS-:-PATER, Radiate head left.
revers:- PROVIDENT, Altar large S-C on either side.
exe: S/C//PROVIDENT, diameter: 26-27,5mm, weight: 10,47g, axis:- 5h,
mint: Rome, date: 22-23 A.D., ref: RIC-I-81, C-228,
Q-002quadrans09/18/15 at 21:32mdelvalle: Great coin, congratulations.
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Orbiana (225 - 227 A.D.)AR Denarius
O: SALL BARBIA ORBIANA AVG, draped bust right.
R: CONCORDIA AVGG,Concordia seated left holding double cornucopia and patera.
Rome
19mm
3.8g
RIC IV 319, RSC III 1, BMCRE VI 287, SRCV II 8191
Ex. Civitas Galleries
Mat09/17/15 at 00:05mdelvalle: Great and enviable piece, congratulations.
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Gela, Sicily. AE TetrasTetras, bronze, about 420-405. AE 3.26 g.
Obv: Head of the youthful, horned head of river god Gelas r.; in field l., grain of corn.
Rev: GELAS / Bull with lowered head l., above, olive leaf, in exergue, three pellets. ancientone08/09/15 at 17:42mdelvalle: Nice patina, congratulations.
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The Year of the Five EmperorsThe Year of the Five Emperors refers to the year 193 AD, in which there were five claimants for the title of Roman Emperor. The five were Pertinax, Didius Julianus, Pescennius Niger, Clodius Albinus and Septimius Severus.
The political unrest began with the murder of Commodus on New Year’s Eve 192 AD. Once Commodus was assassinated, Pertinax was named emperor but immediately had opposition coming from the Praetorian Guard. They plotted an assassination of Pertinax and carried it out. Pertinax was killed while trying to resist the troops. He was only emperor for three months. Didius Julianus succeeded Pertinax as emperor but was overrun by Septimius Severus and executed on June 1. Severus was declared Caesar by the Senate but Pescinnius Niger was quickly made his enemy when he declared himself emperor. This started the civil war between Niger and Severus as both gathered troops and fought throughout the vast Roman Empire. Due to this war, Severus allowed Clodius Albinus, who he saw as a threat to his throne, to be co-Caesar so that Severus did not have to preoccupy himself with the duties of the empire so he could go win the civil war he was waging against Niger. Most historians count Severus and Albinus as two emperors even though they ruled simultaneously. The Severan dynasty was created out of the chaos of 193 AD. and Septimius Severus started this dynasty. Overall, most sources denote this year in Roman history as a year of civil war since there were rapidly changing emperors who were fighting against one another to gain a foothold as Caesar. - WikipediaNemonater06/20/15 at 13:57mdelvalle: Excelente, te felicito !!!
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08 - Personalities of the EmpireMarius, Victorianus, Domitian II, Tetricus I, Tetricus II, Claudius II, Quintillus, Aurelianus, Severina, Zenobia, Vaballathus, Tacitus, Florianus and Probusmdelvalle03/12/15 at 14:48mdelvalle: Yes Matt, is a very angry man 
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Marcus AgrippaM AGRIPPA L F COS III
head of Agrippa left wearing rostral crown
SC
Neptune standing holding dolphin and trident
AE As
Issued by Caligula in honour of his deceased grandfather Agrippa
Minted in Rome 37-41 A.D.
9.06g
Ex- Ancient TreasuresJay GT401/31/15 at 21:51mdelvalle: very nice.
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064 - Septimius Severus denarius - O3 - RIC -Obv:– IMP CA L SEP SEV PER AVG COS II, laureate head right
Rev:– BONI EVENTVS, Fides standing left holding basket of fruit and corn ears
Minted in Emesa. A.D. 194
Reference:– BMC -. RIC -. RSC -.maridvnvm01/10/15 at 22:46mdelvalle: Damian R. Salgado Catalog (DinastÃa de los Severos...
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Pegasusorichalcum dupondius (12.5g, 28mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 125-128.
HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS radiate bust of Hadrianus facing right.
COS III S C, Pegasus running right.
RIC (Hadrian) 658 (scarce)Charles S01/06/15 at 18:39mdelvalle: Nice piece !
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Mark AntonyM ANTONI IMP
Bare head of Marcus Antonius right, bearded
III VIR R P C
Distyle temple containing facing bust of Sol on disk
Epirus? Autumn of 42 BC
3.44g
Sear 1467
Scarce
Ex-Incitatus
David Sear in "The History and Coinage of the Roman Imperators" says:
The reappearance of IMP in Antony's titulature suggests that this issue is subsequent to the second battle of Philippi (23 October), though as the Triumvir is still bearded it must have been struck quite soon after the deaths of Brutus and Cassius before orders had been given for the modification of the portrait. With Caesar's murder now avenged both Antony and Octavian could shave the beards which they had worn as a sign of mourning."Jay GT401/06/15 at 17:17mdelvalle: Fenomenal
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037b Marcus Aurelius (139-161 A.D. as Caesar, 161-180 A.D. as Augustus), RIC III 1065, Rome, AE-Dupondius, -/-//S-C, Jupiter steated left,037b Marcus Aurelius (139-161 A.D. as Caesar, 161-180 A.D. as Augustus), RIC III 1065, Rome, AE-Dupondius, -/-//S-C, Jupiter steated left,
avers:- M-ANTONINVS-AVG-TR-P-XXVII, Radiate head right.
revers:- IMP-VI-COS-III, Jupiter steated left, holding Victory and sceptre, S-C in exergue.
exerg: -/-//S-C, diameter: 23-27mm, weight: 13,80g, axis: 11h,
mint: Rome, date:172-73 A.D., ref: RIC-III-1065-p-298, C-249, Sear-,
Q-001quadrans01/04/15 at 02:48mdelvalle: Beautiful patina, very nice piece.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Nero, Dupondius- Dupondius, Néron, 66, Lyon, (Bronze)
Avers: IMP NERO. CAESAR. AVG P MAX. TR. P. P. P. .
Tête laurée de Néron à droite (O*), globe à la pointe du cou.
Revers: Securitas (la Sécurité) assise à droite, soutenant sa tête de son bras droit et tenant un sceptre court de la gauche ; devant un autel décoré contre lequel est posé une torche.
01/03/15 at 10:35mdelvalle: Very nice piece.
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Vespasian RIC 356 and RIC 1553AR denarius
Rome mint, 72-73 AD
RIC 356 (C3), BMC 64, RSC 45
And
Antioch mint, 72-73 AD
RIC 1553 (R3), BMC - , RSC - , RPC -
The first denarius is the common Rome mint example of the priestly implements type. The second coin is the same type struck at Antioch. Notice how the Antioch specimen has the trademark crude lettering style of that mint. Also, the second coin's portrait is reminiscent of contemporary tetradrachms struck in the 'Antioch' style.David Atherton12/30/14 at 00:46mdelvalle: Excelent, the minted in Antioch, very similar to V...
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RPC II 1940 VespasianusObv: AVTOKPAT KAIΣΑ OVEΣΠΑΣIANOV, Laureate head of Vespasian right
Rev: ΦΛΑVI OVEΣΠ KAΙΣ ETOVΣ NEOV IEPOV B, Laureate head of Titus right; star to left, date to right
AR/Tetradrachm (22.78 mm 14.68 g 12h) Struck in Antiochia ad Orontem (Syria, Seleucis and Pieria) 69-70 A.D. (2nd group)
RPC 1940, Prieur 106
ex Elsen Auction 123 Lot 296FlaviusDomitianus12/22/14 at 12:14mdelvalle: Nice piece !
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Syracuse, SicilyReign of Agathocles
317 - 289 B.C.
Bronze AE 16
3.40 gm, 16 mm
Obv.: Head of Kore (Persephone) facing left, hair rolled, wearing earring and necklace, torch (or cornucopia?) behind, ΣΥΡAKOΣIΩN left
Rev.: Bull butting left, dolphin above, O between, exergue line, below NI
Syracuse mint
Sear 1196 var.,
BMC 2 p.194 367,
[Calciati 107a var. ]Jaimelai12/21/14 at 22:33mdelvalle: Nice black patina.
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Syracuse, SicilyDionysios I
406 - 367 B.C.
Bronze Hemilitron
3.52 gm, 16 mm
Obv.: Head of Arethusa left, hair in sphendone signed EY on the front; grain ear behind
Rev.: Wheel of four spokes; ΣY– PA in above quarters, dolphins in lower quarters
Minted 405-400 B.C.
BMC Sicily p. 183, 247; Cf. Boehringer, Münzprägungen pl. III, 25; Calciati Corpus Nummorum Siculorum 21
* Obverse die signed by the artist Eukleidas *Jaimelai12/21/14 at 22:31mdelvalle: Excelent, congratulations.
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Neapolis, Campania275 - 250 B.C.
Bronze AE20
6.99 gm, 20 mm
Obv.: Laureate head of Apollo left, NEOΠOΛITΩN before, N behind
Rev.: Man-headed Bull walking right, Nike above flying right, IΣ Mongram below, plain exergue
Sear 557 (p. 60); BMC 212 (p.114)
[Taliereio IIIa Series No.34 (p.316, Pl.XV, 34); Hunter 105; SNG Cop. 515 (Pl.13); SNG ANS 496 (Pl. 13); SNG Paris 995-7 (Pl.69); SNG Milan 168; Sambon 672 (p.266); HN 589 (p. 71)]
Ex. Spink American Auction, New York, Dec. 6-7, 1999 (lot 406); from a private collection formed by a pair of Polish brothers and sold in New YorkJaimelai12/21/14 at 22:27mdelvalle: Excelent piece, beautiful patina.
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21-10 - DOMICIANO (81 - 96 D.C.)AE AS 26 mm 10.0 gr.
Anv: "IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS PER P P" - Busto laureado viendo a derecha con Aegis en el pecho.
Rev: "FIDEI PVBLICAE - S C" - Fides (La Fidelidad) de pié de frente viendo a izquierda portando una canasta de frutas en mano derecha y dos espigas en izquierda.
Acuñada Nov. 85 D.C.
Ceca: Roma
Referencias: RIC Vol.II #298 var Pag.192 - RIC2 #413 (R2) - Sear RCTV Vol.1 #2804 var Pag.504 - BMCRE #364 - Cohen Vol.1 #109 var Pag.480mdelvalle12/10/14 at 18:12mdelvalle: Gracias FlaviusDomitianus
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193 AD - PERTINAX AR denarius - struck January-March 193 ADobv: IMP.CAES.P.HELV.PERTIN.AVG (laureate head right)
rev:OPI.DIVIN.TR.P.COS.II (Ops seated left, holding two corn ears, left hand on top of throne)
ref: RIC IVi 8 (R2), C.33 (60frcs)
2.43gms
Very rare
This coin is ugly, worn and holed, but... it's a Pertinax.
Publius Helvius Pertinax was commander of an equestrian unit in Moesia Superior (or Pannonia Inferior), on the Middle Danube in 167 AD, and fight against the Yaziges. He was also the commander of the First legion Adiutrix, stationed at Brigetio (modern Szöny) between 171-174 AD. Pertinax played an important role during the campaigns against the Marcomanni. It is very likely that I Adiutrix and the two newly founded legions II Italica and III Italica were grouped together in a single task-force. According to the historian Herodian, Pertinax freed the provinces of Noricum and Raetia completely, and took part in the attacks on the Quadi and Sarmatians north of the Danube.berserker12/04/14 at 15:38mdelvalle: A desirable coin in any condition.
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161-169 AD - LUCIUS VERUS AE sestertius - struck 169 ADobv: DIVVS VERVS (bare head of Divus Verus right)
rev: CONSECRATIO (elephant quadriga advancing left, atop car shrine containing statue of Divus Verus seated left, raising hand), S-C in ex.
ref: RIC III 1507 (M.Aurelius), C.53 (30frcs), BMCRE (Marcus) 1369
23.51gms, 30mm, bronze
Very Rare
History: In the end of 168 AD as Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus were returning home from the fontier of south Pannonia, Lucius suddenly became ill with symptoms attributed to food poisoning, and was dead at the age of 38 near Altinum (Altino). The older Emperor accompanied the body to Rome, where he offered games to honour his memory. After the funeral, the senate declared Verus divine to be worshipped as Divus Verus.berserker12/04/14 at 15:36mdelvalle: I like that reverse, thanks for show us.
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Vitellius As - RIC 42Obverse: A VITELLIVS IMP GERMAN, laureate head left
Reverse: FIDES EXERCITVVM, clasped hands
Size: 28mm, 10.2gm
Minted: Tarraco 69 AD
Id#'s: RIC 42, Cohen 34, BMC 103ickster07/17/13 at 12:23mdelvalle: Nice reverse, excellent piece.
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Roman Empire, Claudius I, AD 41 - 54.Claudius, AD 41 - 54.
AR Denarius, Roma mint, AD 50-51.
Obv. TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG PM TR P X PP IMP XVIII, laureate head right.
Rev. PACI AVGVSTAE, Pax-Nemesis, winged, advancing right, left holding winged caduceus pointing down at snake, right holding out fold of drapery below chin.
RIC 58 (I, 124); RSC 66a (II, 9).
3,80g.
Provenance: Munzengalerie Dieter Grunow, Germany.
07/09/13 at 16:36mdelvalle: Very nice coin
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Claudius RIC I, 38Claudius, AD 41 - 54
AV - Aureus, 7.71g, 18mm
Rome 46/47
obv. TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG PM TRP VI IMP XI
laureate head r.
rev. PACI AVGVSTAE
Pax/Nemesis walking r., holding with l. hand caduceus
and point with it at snake at her feet; holding fold of the
robe before her chin
RIC I, 38; C.57; von Kaenel 628 (this specimen!)
R2; about VF
One of my favorite coins due to its pedigree:
ex Glandining & Co. Sale Nr. 2, London, 15.7.1029, Nr.666 (depicted)
(ex coll. Moritz Simon, Berlin)
ex Cahn, Auktion 68, Frankfurt, 26.11.1930, Nr. 232 (depicted)
ex M&M, Basel
ex Dr. Brandt, Klassische Münzen, Tübingen, February 2002
from Curtis Clay: Herbert Cahn, one of the greatest
German coin houses, had to flee from the Nazis to Switzerland
1 NEMESIS, Goddess of rightful distribution
2 CADUCEUS, holding caduceus to snake = welfare
3 The interpretation of N.'s gesture, holding fold of the robe to the chin as spitting in the neck and symbol for happiness, is doubtful. Rossbach thinks it may be a gesture of modesty!
This all stands for the politics of Claudius!Jochen07/09/13 at 16:32mdelvalle: Hermosa.
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10-01 - CLAUDIO (41 - 54 D.C.)AR Denario 3.13 grs.
Anv: TI. CLAVD. CAESAR AVG. GERM. P. M. TRIB. POT. P. P.. Cabeza laureada de Claudio a derecha.
Rev: AGRIPPINAE AVGVSTAE. Busto de Agripina a derecha con corona de espigas.
Julia Vipsania Agripina , más conocida cómo Agripina la Menor para distinguirla de su madre, fue la hija mayor de Germánico y Agripina la Mayor, bisnieta por tanto de Marco Antonio y Octavia. Fue además Esposa de Ahenobarbo, hermana de Calígula, mujer y sobrina de Claudio I y madre de Nerón.
Acuñada 50 - 54 D.C.
Ceca: Roma Italia
Rareza: R
Referencias: RIC Vol.1 #81 Pag.126 (Plate.16) - Sear RCTV Vol.1 #1886 Pag.371 - BMCRE Vol.1 #75 - Cohen Vol.1 (Agrippine et Claude) #4 Pag.274 - DVM #27 Pag.84 - CBN #82 - RSC Vol. II #4 Pag.11mdelvalle07/09/13 at 15:26mdelvalle: Gracias Noah and Mat
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Pupienus, Sestertius Rome mint, AD 238
IMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
VICTORIA AVGG, Victory standing, head turned on the left, holding wreath in her right hand, palm and drapery in her left hand
24.9 gr 31 mm
Ref : RIC IV # 23a, Cohen # 38
12/10/13 - 0500
Potator II12/08/11 at 01:17mdelvalle: Beautiful and desirable coin. Congratulations.
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Roman Empire, Hadrian Denarius - Pietas / Vota Publica (RIC II 141)AR Denarius
Rome 117-138AD
2.80g
Obv: Laureate bust of Hadrian (R)
IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Rev: P M TR P COS III VOT-PVB
PIETAS standing (R), hands extended before her.
RIC II 141 RSC 1477Optimo Principi11/28/11 at 23:27mdelvalle: Beautiful and desirable coin. Congratulations.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, MAXIMUS sestertius RIC 13Rome mint, AD 236-238
MAXIMVS CAES GERM, Draped bust of Maximus right
PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Maximus standing left with two standards behind him, SC in field
18.64 gr
Ref : RIC # 13, RCV #8411, Cohen #14
  Potator II11/27/11 at 18:01mdelvalle: As always, excellent
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Hadrian - GalleyHadrian Denarius
c. 132-135
OBV: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
REV: FELICITATI AVG COS III PP
Galley sailing left
RIC 209 var. (bust), RSC 652
Ex CNG11/27/11 at 17:56mdelvalle: Excellent piece, Congratulations.
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040 ClaudiusClaudius Æ As. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, bare head left / LIBERTAS AVGVSTA S-C, Libertas standing facing, with pileus and extending left hand. RIC 113, Cohen 47, BMC 202 10.9 g
Click and enlarge for better photoRandygeki(h2)11/26/11 at 21:59mdelvalle: Beautiful and desirable coin. Congratulations.
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110 Domitian Domitian AE As. 85 AD. IIMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS PER PP, laureate bust right, wearing aegis / SALVTI AVGVSTI above and below facade of the altar-enclosure of the Ara Salutis Augusti with detailed double-paneled door & horns above, S-C across fields.
C. 419, RIC 304b? RIC 2 418Randygeki(h2)11/26/11 at 21:58mdelvalle: Beautiful reverse. Congratulations.
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Ptolemaic Kingdom, Ptolemy VI Philometor, 180-145 B.C., Tetradrachm, Svoronos 1489Obv:– Diademed head of Ptolemy I right wearing aegis
Rev:- PTOLEMAIOY BASILEOS, eagle standing left, head left, on thunderbolt, wings closed
Minted in Alexandria, B.C. 180-145
Reference:– Svoronos 1489, SNG Cop 262
Ex Forum
14.031g, 27.3m, 0o
Additional comments from Forum - "Ptolemy VI became king in 180 B.C. at the age of about 6 and ruled jointly with his mother, Cleopatra I, until her death in 176 BC. From 170 to 164 B.C., Egypt was ruled by Ptolemy, his sister-queen and his younger brother Ptolemy VIII Physcon. In 170 BC, the Seleukid King Antiochus IV invaded and was even crowned king in 168, but abandoned his claim on the orders from Rome. In 164 Ptolemy VI was driven out by his brother. He went to Rome and received support from Cato. He was restored the following year. In 152 BC, he briefly ruled jointly with his son, Ptolemy Eupator, but his son probably died that same year. In 145 B.C. he died of battle wounds received against Alexander Balas of Syria. Ptolemy VI ruled uneasily, cruelly suppressing frequent rebellions."maridvnvm11/25/11 at 11:35mdelvalle: Fantastic piece, congratulations.
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Civil War Era LetterI have copied the letter verbatim, so the misspellings are as they were originally written. I got this letter from an abandoned farmhouse in Kansas that belonged to my paternal grandfather's father. No one I asked was able to give me information as to who these people were. Perhaps they are related to me, but I have yet to corroborate this. The letter was in the original envelope.
Treasurer’s Office, Wood County, Ohio
Perrysburg, March 12, 1864
Cousin Dwight,
Dear Sir
I have expressed you this day
at New Haven one hundred and
Twenty five dollars to apply
on Charles Smiths note.
He would like to hold the
balance for another year, should
it suit you, We have been very
much afflickted for the past
three weeks, three of our children
having the Scarlet fever, in its worst
form. The two babies two and a ½
years old, and your name sake
Dwight who is five and a ½ years old.
Two of them are much better (Dwight
and Mary) Howard we have but
little hope of at this time, he is
very sick. You will please acknowle(dge)
the amount received and Ably yours
John A. NorsterNoah11/25/11 at 11:23mdelvalle: Una triste historia, muy hermosa. Saludos
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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
10/30/11 at 18:50mdelvalle: Wow, Beautiful, I congratulate you.
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128Allectus 293-6
Antoninianus
IMP C ALLECTVS PF AVG
Radiate & cuirassed bust right
VIRTVS AVG
Galley left
Camulodunum mint
QC
RIC 128mauseus09/27/11 at 18:35mdelvalle: Beautiful and desirable coin. Congratulations.
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Marcus Junius Brutus as Imperator, Denarius 42 B.C. Syd 1287
AR Denarius
2.97g.
Grade F, filled hole.
OBV: LEG COSTA, hd. of Apollo r.
Rx: trophy with shield and spears, IMP BRVTVS
Cr.506/2; Syd.1287
recycled, photo, looks better in-hand.
cliff_marsland09/18/11 at 04:52mdelvalle: I agree with you Jay. Congratulations Cliff.. :sho...
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51 - 5 - 1 - MACRINO Y DIADUMENIANO (218 D.C.)MARCIANOPOLIS Moesia Inferior
Legado Consular P. PONTIANUS
AE Pentasarión (5 Asarias)
27 mm 11.5 gr.
Anv: ”AVT K OÎ EA CEV MAKPEINOC K M OÎ EA ANTΩNINOC” – Bustos enfrentados, Macrino laur. viendo a der. y Diadumenio a cabeza desnuda viendo a izq.
Rev: ”VÎ Î ONTIANOV MARKIANOÎ OΛITΩN – Hermes de pié de frente viendo a izquierda, portando bolsa en mano derecha y caduceo en izquierda - "E" en campo derecho.
Acuñada: 218 D.C.
Referencias: Moushmov #577 - BMC Vol.III #35 var - AMNG Vol.I/1 #740 Pag.241 - Hristova/Jekov No.6.24.9.2mdelvalle08/23/10 at 20:03mdelvalle: Thanks Jochen
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48 - 5 - 1 - CARACALA Y JULIA DOMNA (198 - 217 D.C.)MARCIANOPOLIS Moesia Inferior
Legado Consular QUINTILLIANUS
AE Pentasarión (5 Asarias)
27 mm 11.1 gr.
Anv: "ANTΩNINOC AVΓOVCTOC IOVΛIA ΔMNA" – Bustos enfrentados, Caracalla vestido y laureado viendo a derecha y Julia Domna vestiday sin diadema viendo a izquierda.
Rev: ”VÎ KVNTIΛIANOV MARKIANOÎ OΛITΩN – Concordia estante a izquierda, portando pátera en mano derecha y cornucopia en izquierda. Altar a sus piés a derecha - "E" en campo derecho.
Acuñada: 211 - 217 D.C.
Referencias: Moushmov #489 - SNG Cop. #219 - Hristova/Jekov No.6.19.36.5mdelvalle08/23/10 at 20:02mdelvalle: Thanks Jochen
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46 - 5 - 1 - SEPTIMIO SEVERO (193 - 211 D.C.)MARCIANOPOLIS Moesia Inferior
Legado Consular Flavius ULPIANUS
AE 27 mm 10.6 gr.
Anv: ”AY K Λ CEÎ CEYHPOC” – Busto laureado y vestido viendo a derecha.
Rev: ”V ΦΛ OVΛΠIANOV MARKIANOÎ OΛIT – Homonoia de pié a izquierda portando pátera en mano derecha y cornucopia en brazo izquierdo.
Acuñada: 193 - 211 D.C.
Referencias: Moushmov #385 - SNG Cop #211 - AMNG Vol.I/1 #580 - Hristova/Jekov No.6.14.36.11mdelvalle08/23/10 at 19:58mdelvalle: Thanks Jochen
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53 - 5 - 1 - HELIOGABALO (218 - 222 D.C.)MARCIANOPOLIS Moesia Inferior
Legado Consular Julius Antonius SELEUCUS
AE 26 mm 8.3 gr
Anv: ”AV K M AVPHΛIOC [ANTΩNINOC]” – Busto laureado, vistiendo coraza y paludamentum sobre ella, viendo a derecha.
Rev: ”VÎ IOVΛ ANT CEΛEV[KOV MARKIANOÎ O] - ΛITΩN en exergo – Homonoia/Concordia estante a izquierda, portando pátera en mano derecha y cornucopia en izquierda.
Acuñada: 218 - 222 D.C.
Referencias: Moushmov #633 - Hristova/Jekov No.6.26.36.5 var. - Not in AMNG.
Rev. es AMNG I/1 850 var. (Tiene diferente quiebre en la leyenda CEL - EVKOV, no CELE -como en este caso)
Anv. es AMNG I/1 850 por el busto, y AMNG I/1 852 por la leyenda.
Varbanov (Ingles) #1552 pero no menciona quiebres en las leyendas ni leyendas en el exergo.mdelvalle08/23/10 at 19:56mdelvalle: Thanks Jochen
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Marius, Antoninianus - *Mint #2 : Köln or Mainz
MP C M AVR MARIVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
VICT - ORIA AVG, Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm
3,2 gr
Ref : RIC # 17, RCV # 11124, Cohen # 21 (20Fr), Schulzki 7a
Many thanks to Mauseus and Agrippa1 for precisions in IDing this very interesting coinPotator II08/15/10 at 02:04mdelvalle: Hermoso busto, bella moneda, Te felicito.
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Mark AntonyM ANTONI IMP
Bare head of Marcus Antonius right, bearded
III VIR R P C
Distyle temple containing facing bust of Sol on disk
Epirus? Autumn of 42 BC
3.44g
Sear 1467
Scarce
Ex-Incitatus
David Sear in "The History and Coinage of the Roman Imperators" says:
The reappearance of IMP in Antony's titulature suggests that this issue is subsequent to the second battle of Philippi (23 October), though as the Triumvir is still bearded it must have been struck quite soon after the deaths of Brutus and Cassius before orders had been given for the modification of the portrait. With Caesar's murder now avenged both Antony and Octavian could shave the beards which they had worn as a sign of mourning."Jay GT403/24/10 at 19:03mdelvalle: Very nice and enviable piece. Congratulations
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LysimachosKingdom of Thracia
Silver Tetradrachm
Lampsakos Mint, 286-281 B.C.
32mm, 17.1g, 0o
obv: Head of Alexander the Great, wearing taenia and horn of Ammon.
rev: BASILEWS LYSIMAXOY, Athena std. l. on throne, wearing Corinthian helmet and robe, left arm resting on shield decorated with lion's head, right arm outstretched holding winged Nike who is crowning name with a wreath, spear pointing downwards behind her right shoulder. HP monogram in l. field, crescent in ex.
ref. Thompson 47; Müller 401; SNG France 2542mihali8401/15/10 at 19:38mdelvalle: Beautiful piece. Congratulations.
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Trajan, TretradrachmTetradrachm struck in Tyr, c110-111 AD
AVTOKR KAIC NER TRAIANOC CEB GERM DAK, Laureate bust of Trajan right, eagle in field
DHMARC EX UPAG E, Laureate bust of Melkhart right
15.34 gr
Ref : Sear #1088 var, Prieur # 1495_179Potator II01/04/10 at 12:03mdelvalle: Nice patina and detail, great piece
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Plautilla, Denarius - aA1 - 0120Rome mint, AD 202
PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE, draped bust right, hair coiled in ridges and fastened in bun
CONCORDIAE AETERNAE, Caracalla and Plautilla face to face, shaking hands
2.70 gr
Ref : RCV # 7069, Cohen # 10, RIC IV # 361
0145Potator II01/04/10 at 11:56mdelvalle: Very beautiful depict of the young Plautilla, nice...
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Fausta, AE3 - *Trier mint
FLAV MAX FAVSTA AVG, draped bust right
SPES REIP VBLICAE, Fausta standing, holding Constantinus II and Constantius II in her arms,PTR crescent at exergue
3.0 gr
Ref : LRBC # 36, Cohen # 15vPotator II01/04/10 at 11:53mdelvalle: Very nice and enviable piece. Congratulations
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Titia 4Titia 4 (90BC) moneyer Q. Titius Rome
As
Ob: Laureate head of Janus with pointed beard
Rev: prow right, above Q. TITI
BMCRR I 2231 (87BC)
Sydenham 694 (88BC)
Crawford 341/4a (no symbol on reverse)
Grueber notes that the arrangement of the beard on the head of Janus (the pronounced pointedness) resembles very closely that of Mutinus Titinus on the denarii (cf. 2220).
Nice brown patina, 13.67 gr.
rennrad1202001/04/10 at 09:48mdelvalle: Very nice piece, congratulations
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Antoninus PiusAntoninus Pius AE Dupondius. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P, radiate head right / COS IIII S-C, Salus standing left feeding snake arising from altar to left & holding rudder to right.
Cohen 279 B.M.C. 1732 RIC 798, sear5 #4269 26mm
The scratchs on the neck appear to be made in antiquity, looks like it was meant to scratch out grafiti in the same spot :o
Randygeki(h2)12/27/09 at 22:17mdelvalle: Nice patina, great piece
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064 - Septimius Severus denarius - RIC -Obv:– IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG, Laureate head right
Rev:– TR P IIII IMP II COS, Mars standing right, resting on spear and shield
Minted in Alexandria, A.D. 194
References:– BMCRE -, RIC -, RSC -. cf. RIN (Rivista Italiana di Nvmismatica Vol. XCVI (1994/1995)
Old image.maridvnvm12/27/09 at 20:51mdelvalle: very beautiful reverse.
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Hadrian Semis LyreObv.
HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate and draped bust right
Rev.
COS III
SC
Lyreancientdave12/27/09 at 20:35mdelvalle: Nice patina, great piece.
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Claudius As LibertasObv.
TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP
Bare head left
Rev.
LIBERTAS AVGVSTA
SC
Libertas facing right holding pileusancientdave12/27/09 at 20:34mdelvalle: Simply beautiful.
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CARTHAGE, Siculo-Punic Mint AE16 - Tanit/Horse + PalmCarthaginian Mint in Sicily 16mm 3.10g late 4th - early 3rd century BC.
O: Head Tanit l. wearing grain ears.
R: Horse standing r. before Palm.
Refs: Sear - , Mueller 163, SNG Cop 109-113.
Philoromaos12/27/09 at 19:55mdelvalle: Very nice green pátina, Adrian. Congratulations :-...
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Justin II Gold SolidusD N I VSTI NVS P P AVI
helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globe surmounted by crowning Victory and shield.
VICTORI A AVGGG E
Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, holding spear and globus cruciger; CONOB.
E: 5th Officina
Constantinople 565-578 AD
21mm 4.2g
Sear 345
Ex-ANE
SOLDJay GT412/24/09 at 20:33mdelvalle: Very nice piece, congratulations Jay
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Valerian II, Göbl 1694bValerian II, AD 254-255, son of Gallienus
AE - Antoninianus, 3.3g, 22mm, 165°
Antiochia
obv. VALERIANVS NOBIL CAES
Bust, draped and radiate, r.
rev. PRINC IVVENT - VTIS
Prince in military cloak, stg.r., holding in l. hand shield and spear, crowning with r. hand trophy stg. l.
ref. RIC IV/1, 49; C. 67; Göbl 1694b
about VFJochen11/04/09 at 21:22mdelvalle: Very nice and enviable piece, Jochen. Congratulati...
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Vespasian (Divus) Denarius, RIC 357 (RIC [1962] 63) (Titus)Rome mint, Divus Vespasian Denarius, 80-81 A.D. AR, 19mm 3.07g, RIC 357 (RIC [1962] 63) (Titus), RSC 497, BMC 129, BM-129, Paris 101
O: DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS, laureate head right
R: S C inscribed on shield supported by two Capricorns, orb with crosshatching below
casata137ec10/17/09 at 14:57mdelvalle: Very nice and enviable piece, Chris. Congratulatio...
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408a. Romulus Divus Romulus, Quarter Follis. Struck late 309-312 AD. DIVO ROMVLO N V BIS C, bare head right / AETERNAE MEMORIAE, Eagle with wings spread standing right on domed shrine, MOSTQ in ex.ecoli08/25/09 at 21:19mdelvalle: Nice, I want one of these. Congratulations
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Delmatius, AE 3Siscia mint, 2nd officina, c. AD335-337
FL DELMATIVS NOB C, laureate and draped bust right
GLOR IAEXERC ITVS, Standard between two soldiers, BSIS at exergue
1.41 gr, 18mm
Ref : RIC VI, Siscia # 266, LRBC # 758, Cohen # 4Potator II08/25/09 at 20:28mdelvalle: Very nice
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Carthage, Sicilian (?) mint, SNGCop 109Sicilian (?) mint, Carthage (Punic), 4th-3rd century B.C. AE, 17mm 2.90g, SNGCop 109, Calciati 20. Sear Greek Coins and their Values (SG) #sg6444
O: Head of Tanit left, wreathed with corn
R: Horse right, palm behind
casata137ec08/22/09 at 03:41mdelvalle: I want one of these. Nice.
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RIC 1436 Titus as Caesar [Vespasian]AR Denarius, 2.89g
Ephesus Mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMPERATOR T CAESAR AVGVSTI F; Head of Titus, laureate, r.
Rev: AVG and EPHE in oak wreath
RIC 1436 (R2). BMC 464. RSC 23. RPC 841 (3 spec.). BNC 357.
Ex Harry N. Sneh Collection.
An extremely rare Titus Caesar Ephesian denarius. The AVG in wreath with the EPHE mintmark is only known from a handful of specimens.
The portrait has an almost Otho-like quality to it, especially the hair. Another variant of the type is bareheaded.David Atherton08/18/09 at 02:27mdelvalle: Wow David, very nice and rare piece. Congratulatio...
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Maximinus II Daia, RIC VI, Nicomedia 66cMaximinus II Daia, AD 309-313
AE - Follis, 23mm, 6.03g
Nicomedia, AD 310-312, group V, class II, 4th officina
obv. IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS PF AVG
Head, laureate, r; ties parallel
rev. GENIO AV - GVSTI CMH (CMH ligate)
Genius, nude except chlamys over l. shoulder, modius on head, stg. half left, holding cornucopiae in l. arm
and pouring from patera in r. hand
in ex. SMN Delta
ref. RIC VI, Nicomedia 66c
about EF
Pedigree:
ex coll. Voz of Roman Imperial Tetrarchy
According to Failmezger CMH is a value mark meaning = 100 sestertii struck at 48 pieces from 1 pound bronze. This interpretation is disputed.
Jochen08/17/09 at 20:18mdelvalle: Very nice piece, congratulations
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Constantius II AD337-AD361Die Axis 180 degrees
Antioch mintPaul D308/16/09 at 05:19mdelvalle: Nice patina, great piece
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Constans AD349Die axis 135 degrees
Antioch mint officina S unrecorded (in 1998), ecoli posted another on 9-11-2009Paul D308/16/09 at 05:16mdelvalle: Nice patina.
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Domitian drachm , Domitian in quadriga of elephantsDomitian Egypt, Alexandria. AE Drachm, year 15 (96 / 96 AD). 40 mm / 35.80 gm
Laureate bust right. / Domitian in quadriga right, drawn by four elephants, holding branch. Nike flying right above. LIE in exergue. D 462-463 E 252.15 (R1) G 411 K 24.234 mattpat08/15/09 at 16:08mdelvalle: very beautiful, reverse.
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PROVIDENTIA AVGGordianus III. antoninianus
Antiochia mint
Obv.: ...AV (instead of ...AVG)
very rareTibsi08/14/09 at 02:13mdelvalle: Very beautiful depict of the Gordian boy, nice pie...
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Caracalla Antoninianus, RIC IV 311cRome mint, Caracalla Antoninianus, 213-217 A.D. AR, 23mm 5.12g, RIC IV 311c, RSC 608a
O: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right, seen from front
R: VENVS VICTRIX, Venus standing left, holding Victory & scepter, leaning on shield set on helmet
casata137ec08/13/09 at 15:59mdelvalle: Beautiful piece, I am in search of some antoninian...
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Constantine I the Great Posthumous commemorative Constantine I the Great Posthumous commemorative coin
Beautiful rainbow iridescent toning
Great detail and patinamihali8408/12/09 at 20:39mdelvalle: WoW, very nice coin, enviable conservation. Congra...
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Athenian OwlAttica-Athens
Silver tetradrachm
449-414 B.C.
17g, 24mm, 45o
Interesting Countermark on reversemihali8408/12/09 at 20:29mdelvalle: Very nice piece, congratulations
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AETERNITAS AVGGPhilippus II. antoninianus
Antiochia mintTibsi08/12/09 at 17:48mdelvalle: Nice reverse, congratulations.
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FELICITAS IMPPPhilippus I. antoninianus
Rome mintTibsi08/12/09 at 17:46mdelvalle: Very nice piece, congratulations
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Julius Caesar DenariusJulius Caesar Denarius - Elephant trampling on serpant, CAESAR in exergue / Simpulum, sprinkler, axe and priest's hat.Philoromaos08/11/09 at 11:43mdelvalle: I want one of these. Nice denarius.
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Magnvs Maximvs - Spes RomanorvmArles
very scarceantvwala07/09/09 at 17:24mdelvalle: Muy bella moneda, amigo te felicito.
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05/04/09 at 02:14mdelvalle: Nice coin. Congratulations
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Thasos, c.411 - 350 BC. Silver TrihemiobolThasos, c.411 - 350 BC. Silver Trihemiobol. Satyr running rt. / Amphoraon,either side,ΘΑΣ on left, ΙΩΝ on right. 12mm in diameter,even you can see Satyr's collarbone~~XLi04/26/09 at 22:12mdelvalle: Very very nice piece.
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Tiberius Livia Spear TI CAESAR DIVI - AVG F AVGVSTVS
Laureated head right
PONTIF - MAXIM
Livia, as Pax, seated right, holding olive branch and inverted spear
Denarius
C.16, RIC.3
18 mm -- 3,85 g -- axis 90°
gb2940004/25/09 at 19:20mdelvalle: Nice patina.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Tiberius, DenariusTiberius 14-37 A.D.
"Tribute Penny"
Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS
Rev: PONTIF MAXIM
RIC 30v04/25/09 at 19:17mdelvalle: Very very nice piece. 
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GREEK, BoeotiaCeca: Boeotia
Datación: 345-307 aC
Valor: Estátera
Catálogo: Sear Greek Coins 2400 variante (diferente magistrado)
Conservación: MBC
Metal: AG
Peso: 12,12 gr.
Diámetro: 22 x 21 mm.
Anverso: Escudo beocio
Reverso: Ánfora flanqueada por la marca de magistrado 04/25/09 at 19:09mdelvalle: Hermosa moneda, excelente estado de conservación.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, OTHO, Denarius RIC 8Denarius minted in Rome in 69 AD
IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P, Bare head of Otho right
SECURITAS PR, Securitas standing left
3.50 gr
Ref : RIC # 8, RCV # 2162, Cohen #17Potator II04/22/09 at 17:52mdelvalle: Very very nice piece.
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Tetricus I & II: Mint 1, Issue 4IMPP TETRICIS AVGG
Radiate, cuirassed bust of Tetricus I, draped bust of Tetricus II right
PAX AVG
Pax standing left holding sceptre and branch
Mint 1, Issue 4
Elmer -; RIC - (cf 212)mauseus03/03/09 at 09:14mdelvalle: amazing obverse, very nice piece
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Victorinus: Mint 2, Issue 3IMP C VICTORINVS PF AVG
Radiate and cuirassed bust left holding spear and shield
PIETAS AVG
Pietas (veiled) standing left, altar at feet
Mint 2, Issue 3
Elmer 741mauseus03/03/09 at 09:10mdelvalle: very nice obverse
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475Carausius 287-93AD
Antoninianus
Obv “IMP C CARAVSIVS PF AVG”
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev “PAX AVG”
Pax standing left with vertical sceptre
Unmarked mint
S/P//
RIC 475mauseus03/03/09 at 09:04mdelvalle: very nice piece
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161bLucius Verus 161-9 AD
AE sestertius
Obv "IMP CAES L AVREL VERVS AVG"
Draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev "COS II SC"
Aurelius and Verus seated left on a rostrum, attendant standing left below
Rome mint
RIC 1299 (plate XIII, no. 255 same dies), BMC 1071a, C 64 mauseus03/03/09 at 08:51mdelvalle: Very nice patina, great coin.
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SeverinaSeverina Antoninians
23 mm 4.39 gm
O: SEVERI-NA AVG
Draped bust right, wearing stephane, set on crescent
R: CONCO-RDIA AVG-G
Severina, veiled and draped, and Aurelian, togate, holding sword in left hand, standing vis-à-vis, clasping right hands; ΓXXIR.Koffy03/03/09 at 08:42mdelvalle: Very nice silvered, great coin.
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310cfAE double sestertius
Atelier II
IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS PF AVG?
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
LAETITIA AVG
Galley left
Bastien - (cf 310)mauseus03/03/09 at 08:40mdelvalle: very nice piece
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Clodius Albinus Denarius, R.A. Bickford-Smith, The Imperial Mints in the East for Septimius Severus, Rivista italiana di numismatica XCVI, 1994/1995, p. 56, pl. I.8 Alexandria mint, Clodius Albinus Denarius, as Caesar, 194-95(?) A.D. AR 17mm 2.61g, R.A. Bickford-Smith, The Imperial Mints in the East for Septimius Severus, Rivista italiana di numismatica XCVI, 1994/1995, p. 56, pl. I.8
O: D CLOD SEPT ALBIN CAES, bare head right
R: FELICITAS COS II, Felicitas standing, head left, holding caduceus and scepter
(*per C. Clay: "Mint of Alexandria, deduced from the style")casata137ec02/24/09 at 01:13mdelvalle: I would like to have a coin of this Emperor. I env...
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Danube Region, Celtic, Imitating Thasos. ca 1st Century BCCeltic, Danube Region. Imitating Thasos. ca 1st Century BC. AR Tetradrachm. 33mm 16.47g
O: Wreathed head of Dionysos right
R: HPAKLEOYE EWTHPOE THAEIWN, nude Herakles standing left with club & lion skin; M to left.
casata137ec02/24/09 at 01:10mdelvalle: Nice coin, Congratulations
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Titus AE23 AntiochObv.
T CAES IMP TR POT
Laureate head right
Rev.
SC
SC in Wreath
Ex-Richard McAlee Collection, The Coins of Roman Antioch Plate Coinancientdave01/26/09 at 21:22mdelvalle: Beautiful coin, congratulations
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GREEK, SICILY, SYRACUSE, Hieron II, 16 litrasDatación: 274-216 aC
Valor: 16 litras
Catálogo: Sear Greek Coins 988. BMC 550. Burnett 41. SNG Cop 824. SNG ANS 876. SNGuk 0300 1013
Conservación: BC+/MBC+
Metal: AG
Peso: 11,72 gr.
Diámetro: 25,70 mm.
Anverso: Cabeza velada y diademada de la reina Philistis (esposa de Hieron II) a izquierda.
Reverso: Cuadriga a derecha conducida por Nike sosteniendo riendas. Encima leyenda greiega BASILISSAS con media luna debajo. Debajo de los caballos espiga y en el campo a derecha KIS. En exergo leyenda griega FILISTIDOS
01/16/09 at 17:53mdelvalle: Hermoso reverso.
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