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ROMAN EMPIRE, Vitellius, sestertius, RIC 141Æ sestertius (25.02g, 36mm, 6h). Rome, AD 69.
Obv.: A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP AVG P M TR P, laureate draped bust right.
Rev.: S C, Mars, helmeted, naked, cloak over left shoulder, advancing right with spear and legionary standard.
RIC 141 (R); BMC 58; Cohen 79 (80 fr.); RCV 2208
Ex Edgar L. Owen, Andover, NJ, 1997
Charles S07/13/15 at 17:59Adrian W:  NICE ONE
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RIC 0853 Domitian TetradrachmIMP CAES DOMITIANVS
Laureate head of Domitian right
AVG GERM
Six ears of corn; P in exergue
Minted in Rome for circulation in Asia
circa 95 AD
10.17g
RPC 874/1, RIC 853 (R)
RPC lists 9 examples but only one with the P in exergue
Ex-Calgary Coins, Ex-Pars Coins
Wildwinds exampleJay GT410/25/14 at 22:16Adrian W: nice coin for sure
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Licinius IAE follis. Aquileia, 317 AD. 3.50 grs. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. IMP LICINIUS PF AVG / Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt and leaning on sceptre. IOVI CONSERVATORI. In exergue AQS.
RIC 6.benito09/09/14 at 18:55Adrian W: Nice do u have a time machine to get these coins w...
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1797 Undated AE Halfpenny Token. London, MiddlesexObverse: Mail Coach, with GR cypher on it's door, drawn by four horses galloping right; above, HALFPENNY PAYA-BLE IN LONDON; below, TO TRADE EXPEDIN & TO PROPERTY PROTECTION.
Reverse: THIS IS INSCRIBED ✤ TO J. PALMER ESQ. around AFH cypher within palm branches.
Edge: Plain.
Diameter 28mm | Die Axis 12
Dalton & Hamer: 366
There were several issues of Mail Coach halfpennies, the last dated issue being in 1797. This, the final token in the series is undated, its Mail Coach obverse is similar, but the inscription is different and the reverse has the cypher AFH which has been linked to Anthony Francis Holdinhand, a merchant of 51 St. Mary-Axe in London. St. Mary-Axe is now the site of the well-known "Gherkin" skyscraper which was opened there in 2004.
Though these “Mail Coach” tokens are associated with John Palmer, he did not issue them. Famous in his day the story goes that, on 2nd. August 1784 at 4.00 pm, Palmer began an experimental journey from the "Rummer" Tavern in Bristol. The coach reached the "Three Tuns" in Bath at 5.20 pm and, travelling overnight, arrived at "The Swan with Two Necks" Inn in London at 8.00 am. Palmer, who knew how to operate a fast system of chaises between Bath and Bristol in order to get a quick exchange of actors and properties, had predicted the sixteen hour journey which the Post Office surveyors had said was impossible. The Post Office's mounted 'Post Boys' were taking nearly two days to carry the mail from Bath to London at the time. Palmer's successful experiment led to his appointment as Comptroller-General of the Post Office and, helped by road improvements, a network of routes served by dedicated Mail Coaches spread rapidly.
*Alex07/29/14 at 19:21Adrian W: Nice token always interesting to collect
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027 Traianus (98-117 A.D.), Rome, RIC II 0651, AE-Sestertius, SENATVS POPVPLVSQVE ROMANVS, -/-//FORT•RED/SC, Fortuna seated left, #1027 Traianus (98-117 A.D.), Rome, RIC II 0651, AE-Sestertius, SENATVS POPVPLVSQVE ROMANVS, -/-//FORT•RED/SC, Fortuna seated left, #1
avers: IMP CAES TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, Laureate draped bust right.
reverse: SENATVS POPVPLVSQVE ROMANVS, Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
exergue: -/-//FORT•RED/SC, diameter: mm, weight:g, axis: h,
mint: Rome, date: 114-117 A.D.,
ref: RIC II 651, p-290, C 157,
Q-001quadrans07/08/14 at 14:15Adrian W: wow nice example
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Roman Empire, Faustina II (Filia) (128-175 A.D.), AE-Dupondius, RIC III 1405b (Ant.Pius), Rome, No legend, S-C, Diana, Scarce!,038a Faustina (II) Filia (128-175 A.D.), AE-Dupondius, RIC III 1405b (Ant.Pius), Rome, No legend, S-C, Diana, Scarce!,
"Daughter of Antoninus Pius and Faustina Sr. and wife of Marcus Aurelius. She was also the mother of Commodus and Lucilla, wife of Lucius Verus."
avers:- FAVSTINA-AVG-P-II-AVG-FIL, Draped bust right, with hair waved and coiled on back of head, band of pearls and necklace.
revers: No legend - Diana standing left, holding arrow and resting hand on bow, S-C across the field.
exerg: S/C//--, diameter: 27mm, weight: 13,86g, axis: 5h,
mint: Rome, date: 145-146 A.D., ref: RIC-III-1405b (Antoninus Pius), p-194, C-207,209,
Q-001quadrans05/20/14 at 17:31Adrian W: Nice example great portrait
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ROMAN EMPIRE, CONSTANTIUS II 337-361 AE CENTENTIONALIS FALLEN HORSEMANCONSTANTIUS II 337-361 AD CENTENIONALIS
RIC VIII Constantinople 81
D N CONSTAN TIVS PF AVG
DIADEMED,DRAPED AND CUIRASSED BUST RIGHT
FEL TEMP REPATRIO
GREAT SILVERING
SOLDIER SPEARING FALLEN HORSEMAN
SEAVER COLLECTION
 Adrian W07/19/13 at 16:01Adrian W: It has great silvering as well
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Valerian I. AD 253-260. AR Antoninianus Valerian I. AD 253-260. AR Antoninianus .IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm frond.
In ancient Roman religion, Victoria was the personified goddess of victory. She is the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Nike, and was associated with Bellona. She was adapted from the Sabine agricultural goddess Vacuna and had a temple on the Palatine Hill. The goddess Vica Pota was also sometimes identified with Victoria.
Unlike the Greek Nike, Victoria (Latin for "victory") was a major part of Roman society. Multiple temples were erected in her honor. When her statue was removed in 382 CE by Emperor Gratianus there was much anger in Rome. She was normally worshiped by triumphant generals returning from war.
Also unlike the Greek Nike, who was known for success in athletic games such as chariot races, Victoria was a symbol of victory over death and determined who would be successful during war.
Victoria appears widely on Roman coins, jewelry, architecture, and other arts
Adrian W09/05/12 at 22:44Adrian W: Thanks I never looked at it that closely before
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Vitellius. AD 69. AR Denarius WELL STRUCK BUSTVitellius. AD 69. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.07 g, 6h).
Rome mint. Struck circa April-December.
Laureate head right / Victory seated left, holding wreath and palm.
RIC I 88; RSC 119. VF, light roughness on bust, areas of porosity on reverse. Adrian W09/02/12 at 21:35Adrian W: thanks its a nice coin for sure
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