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Thessaly, Pharkadon AR Obol, Horse & Athena (Ex BCD Collection)Greek (Classical). Thessaly, Pharkadon AR Obol (12mm, 0.80 g, 5h), c. 400 BCE.
Obv: Horse prancing right; border of dots.
Rev: ΦΑ-Ρ-ΚΑΔ. Athena standing right wearing crested helmet, aegis and long robes, spear over her shoulder, resting shield on the ground; all within shallow square incuse.
Ref: HGC 4, 297; BCD Thessaly 1271; BCD Thessaly II 606 & 619.2 (same dies); see also BCD Thessaly II 618.1 & 618.2 (legend vars.).
Prov: Ex BCD Collection, with his collector tag & photos (acq. April 1994, "V. ex Thess."; CNG EA 435 [2 Jan 2019], 32 [LINK]).
[ALT: Pharcadon]1 commentsCurtis JJ04/05/23 at 22:01arizonarobin: wonderful little coin!

Olympia, Elis AE (27mm), 30s BCE. Ex Franke, Morcom, Warren, Philipsen Collections, Naville Ars Classica XV & Hirsch XXVGreek (Post-Hellenistic, Roman Era). Olympia, Elis AE Diassarion-Dupondius (25-27mm, 12.56 g, 1h), temp. Marc Antony & Cleopatra, c. 30s BCE.
Obv: Head of Hera right, wearing stephane & necklace. Rev: Eagle standing right on thunderbolt; F-A across field, monogram (K or Y Retrograde Γ = Ꞁ) to lower right.

Ref (BCD): BCD Olympia 307 (same monogram, different dies); see also BCD Olympia 308-313 (mgm. vars.); BCD Peloponnesos 695-696 (mgm. vars.); BCD Peloponnesos II 2303-2307 (mgm. vars.). Ref (other): HGC 5, 544; Franke (1984 p. 19: Abb. 21, and p. 21); Weber 4082; Strauss-Laffaille (1990) 368; SNG Copenhagen 429-30 var. (monogram); Cahn 71 [1931], 365 (same rev., obv. facing left); Wroth (NC) 1905: p. 335; Earle-Fox (NC) 1898: pp. 292-3.

Prov: Sammlung P.R. Franke (1926-2018) [Solidus Auktion 108 (8 November 2022), Lot 137];
Christopher Morcom (1939-) Collection [CNG MBS 76 (12 September 2007), Lot 562];
Col. R.K. Morcom Collection (1877-1961);
Edward Perry Warren (1860-1928) Collection [Naville Ars Classica XV (2 Jul 1930), Lot 809, ill. on Pl. 28, "amateur étranger récemment décédé"];
Sammlung Gustav Philipsen (Copenhagen, 1853-1925) [Jacob Hirsch XXV (25 Nov 1909), 1300 (Pl. XVI)];
Ex IGCH 216 (unknown findspot hoard, c. 1887-1894); possibly dispersed by Canon [Rev.] William Greenwell (1820-1918).

Notes: Variously described as Double-Unit, Diassarion, Dupondius, Obol, and/or “Denomination A” (Hoover, HGC 5); and dated c. 4th BCE (Franke), 3rd (Wroth, Strauss), 2nd (Moustaka), or 30s BCE, temp. Antony/Cleopatra (J. Warren, Nicolet, BCD). (For a summary, see BCD Olympia 307 [LINK].) In the past 25 years it has become more common to interpret these coins as part of Antony & Cleopatra’s Romanization of currency in the Greek Provinces, struck during their final years in the lead up to Actium. From this perspective, we can interpret them as a Diassarion equivalent to a Dupondius.7 commentsCurtis JJ04/05/23 at 21:58arizonarobin: beautiful coin, and an excellent picture!

Fallen Horseman: Oversized Constantius II (7.67g, 25mm)Photo Credit: Bertolami Fine Arts.
Roman Imperial. Constantius II AE Centenionalis (7.67g, 25mm, 12h), Constantinople, 348-351 CE.
Obv: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust, surrounded by border of dots.
Rev: FEL TEMP REPARATIO // Γ // CONSЄ*. Soldier standing left, holding long oval shield with circular boss, and spearing fallen horseman; bearded horseman astride fallen horse, turning and reaching back with left arm (FH3), wearing short-brimmed (Scythian?) helmet, ornate tunic, and trousers. "Centering dot" between soldier and horse. Border of dots.
Ref: RIC 82-E, LRBC 2026; cf. RIC 81 (FH4). NVMMVS BIBLE II NBD N° 61536 (this coin; LINK).
Prov: Ex-Bertolami Fine Arts 37 (19 Sep 2017), Lot 689 (corr. RIC 81) & e-92 (2 Oct 2020), Lot 1554 (corr. weight as 7.70g, RIC 81).

Note: Based on the weight distribution provided for "Large AE2" in RIC VIII, only 1 or 2 of 405 specimens are as heavy or heavier than this one (7.7g & 8.2g). Comparison to ACSearch records indicates specimens this heavy are even rarer than the RIC data suggest; one Constantius Gallus FH weighing 8.10g is reported (Roma 13, 939); Doug Smith reported a 9.5g (!) Cyzicus FH in his collection, c. 1997 (far & away the heaviest I've heard of).5 commentsCurtis JJ03/20/23 at 18:45arizonarobin: wow! well centered and beautiful!

Taras, Calabria 272 - 240/35 BC (Period VIII - The Roman Alliance I)
AR Didrachm (20mm, 6.42g)
Tippoda magistrate.
O: Warrior in close-fitting thorax riding horse galloping right, holding javelin overhead in right hand, reigns in left; |-IΠΠOΔA (magistrate) below.
R: Phalanthos riding dolphin left, holding kantharos in extended left hand and distaff in right; ΔI and amphora behind, [Τ]ΑΡΑΣ below.
D'Andrea XLIV, 1402; Vlasto 904: SNG France 2042; McGill II, 112; HN Italy 1040; Evans VIII, K-1 (cornucopia); SNG ANS 1220-24; SNG Cop 930; HGC I, 894 (cornucopia)
ex Ken Dorney

An unremarkable coin, with the hobby-horse style obverse typical of the artistic degradation of the period (which would revive some in the following period).
This coin is also an early armored warrior type, although his breastplate is difficult to see here. Previous issues typically depicted the horseman wearing little more than a helmet and shield, whereas later designs carried fully armored warriors.

But what really caught my attention is the distaff carried by Phalanthos. Evans (no plate) lists only one example, but this with a cornucopia instead. The HGC specimen is the same, and the plate clearly shows a cornucopia with no reference to any other variety.
However Vlasto lists 4 die combinations, all of which carry the distaff, and again no cross-reference to a cornucopia type. SNG France and McGill are the same. I find this somewhat unusual.
4 commentsEnodia03/20/23 at 18:44arizonarobin: lovely addition!

Cr 306/1b. L Valerius Flaccus. AR DenariusL. Valerius Flaccus. Denarius, 108 or 107 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Victory right; below chin, barred X. Rev. Mars walking left, holding spear and trophy; before, L·VALERI/FLACCI and apex; behind, corn-ear. Cr. 306/1; B. (Valeria) 11. AR. 3.91 g. 18.50 mm. 7 commentsLordBest03/20/23 at 18:41arizonarobin: wow! beautiful Victory

Constans II, 641-668 ADAV Solidus
Constantinople Mint, 6th Officinae
Obv. - Crowned bust facing with long beard, holding globus cruciger
Rev. - Cross potent on three steps
19.8 mm / 4.45 grams2 commentscmcdon092303/20/23 at 18:40arizonarobin: love the portrait on this one

Constantine VII, 913 - 959 ADAV Solidus
Constantinople mint
Obv. - Nimbate bust of Christ facing
Rev. - Facing busts of Constantine on left wearing crown and loros, and Romanus II on right wearing crown and chlamys, jointly holding long patriarchal cross between them.
18.8 mm / 4.34 grams
2 commentscmcdon092303/20/23 at 18:40arizonarobin: beautiful!

Constantine V and Leo III, 741 - 775 ADAV Solidus
Constantinople Mint
Obv. - Crowned and draped bust of Leo III, holding cross on globe and akakia
Rev. - Similar bust of Constantine V, holding cross on globe and akakia
20 mm / 4.38 grams
2 commentscmcdon092303/20/23 at 18:39arizonarobin: fantastic coin!

Constantine V SolidusConstantine V Solidus, 741-751, Constantinople. Sear 1550. 2 commentsKingston03/20/23 at 18:37arizonarobin: beautiful!

RIC 1570 Vespasian quadransIMP VESP AVG
Laureate head left

PON TR POT
Winged caduceus

Rome; 74 CE
2.91g
RIC 1570 (R3)

An official mule using the reverse of Titus. Reverse die matched to RIC 1575 in my gallery.

Ex-Zeus Auction 26 lot 448

Very rare. None in Forum galleries. One on acsearch.7 commentsJay GT402/28/23 at 21:48arizonarobin: Interesting and beautiful!

Greek, Sicily, Eryx412-409 BC
AE Onkia, 14mm, 3.47 grams, 7 hours.

O: Bare head right

R: Hound right, head left; pellet (mark of value) above, inverted hare below

Ref: Campana 35; CNS 13; HGC 2, 315 corr. (denomination, only one pellet).

Notes: Brown patina, minor roughness, cleaning scratches. VF.

Ex-CNG eAuction 532, Lot 36 (Feb 2023); From the L.H. Collection.2 commentsVirgil H02/23/23 at 18:19arizonarobin: love this reverse, great addition

Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IVa 195Septimius Severus AR denarius

3.35g, 19.5mm, 15 degrees, Rome mint, 204 CE

Attribution: RIC IVa 195 corr. (obv. legend). Cohen 464. BMCRE V 6.

O: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right.

R: P M TR P XII COS III P P, Genius standing left, sacrificing from patera over altar to left and holding grain ears.

30 examples in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.101.

Ex-CNG eAuction 532 (8 Feb 2023) Lot 601.1 commentsRon C202/23/23 at 18:17arizonarobin: lovely reverse!

JUSTINIAN I, AR Anonymous Half-Siliqua, struck c.530 at ConstantinopleObverse: No legend. Helmeted and draped bust of Constantinopolis facing right.
Reverse: Large K (Kappa) within pelleted circle.
Diameter: 15mm | Weight: 0.7gms | Die Axis: 12
Bendall, Anonymous, 8c. | Vagi 3051
Not in SBCV or DOC

The issue of this particular coin has been tentatively dated, based on style, to around 530 and struck in connection with the bicentennial of the founding of Constantinople.
According to the late Simon Bendall, type 8c is the commonest of all the anonymous types, the majority being quite crude, very light and obviously of sixth century date.
These issues are a copy of a type issued by Constantine I for the foundation of Constantinople in 330, but with the bust of Constantinopolis facing right rather than facing left as it did on Constantine's coin. There seems little doubt that the type was originally resuscitated by Justinian I on the anniversary of the 330 issue, presumably c.530. However, as the overall type is commoner than any sixth century silver coin bearing an imperial portrait, and is of varying degenerative styles and weights (the smallest specimens being the crudest) it would appear that some numbers of them must have continued to have been struck after 530, perhaps even as much as 50 or so years after. A number of theories have been put forward regarding the dating of these but, due to the scant archaeological, epigraphical and hoard evidence presently available, the exact date or dates of issue of individual coins of this type has so far proved to be inconclusive.
6 comments*Alex02/23/23 at 18:16arizonarobin: very nice centering, great addition!

Syracuse Tetradrachm, Unpublished (Unique?) Die CombinationGreek (Classical). Sicily, Syracuse, AR Tetradrachm (16.19g, 28mm, 12h), Second Democracy (466-405 BCE), struck 450 – 440.
Obverse: Charioteer, wearing long chiton, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning with wreath a horse to outside left, rearing up to receive it; in exergue, Pistrix (Sea serpent or ketos) right; all within pearl border, except the charioteer, whose head breaks the dotted circle.
Reverse: ΣVRAKOΣ-IO-N. Head of Arethusa facing right, wavy hair rolled up in back under a thin band (or diadem), wearing beaded necklace with a jewel, and loop-and-pendant earrings; four dolphins around, facing clockwise.
References/Notes: Boehringer series XV, unlisted die pair (V274/R378). (Böhringer types 535-544, 546 share one die with this example, but the combination is otherwise unknown; V274 had been in long service by this time, an example known as early as R367 [CNR XXII 1, 1997, 19 & Triton XIII (14 Jan 2020), 120]). Further ref for comparanda: cf. SNG ANS 177; du Chastel 28-29 type; HGC 2, 1311; BMC 85; SNG München 1018-9; McClean 2663.
Provenance: Ex-Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Auction #84, lot 3010 (27 Jan 2015), Unsold [LINK]. NGC #3763070-001 (XF; Strike: 4/5, Surface: 2/5, Edge altered).4 commentsCurtis JJ02/11/23 at 04:36arizonarobin: absolutely beautiful! Shocked

Alexander III AV Stater (Pregnant Nike?)Greek (Hellenistic). Kings of Macedon, Alexander III "The Great" (336-323 BCE) AV Stater (19mm, 8.48g, ~12h). Uncertain mint (Salamis?), struck c. 325-310 BCE.
Obv: Head of Athena right wearing Corinthian helmet with crest.
Rev: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ / ΗΔΟ. Nike standing l. holding wreath in r. hand, stylis in l. Eagle below l., monogram r.
Ref: Price 797 (Uncertain Greek/Macedon); Müller 184 (Aphytis).
Prov: Ex-Morton & Eden Auction 104, Lot 44 (London at Sotheby's, 14 Nov 2019)
Notes: Based on the eagle I would lean toward Salamis, but there's little evidence one way or the other. As Reid Goldsborough aptly noted, "Nike is typically svelte, but on some varieties she looks as if she could be pregnant (see Price 797)"![LINK].2 commentsCurtis JJ02/11/23 at 04:34arizonarobin: stunning! her wings are beautiful

Alexander III Tetradrachm, Amphipolis (Price 133)Greek (Hellenistic). Alexander III AR Tetradrachm (17.0g, 26mm), Amphipolis, c. 325-320 BCE.
Obv: Head of Herakles wearing lionskin headdress right; border of dots.
Rev: AΛEΞANΔPOY. Zeus seated holding eagle & scepter, dolphin to left, monogram below (Price Monogram 1238, Π & Ο); border of dots.
Ref: Price 133; Mueller 542; Troxell L7; Newell Type L VII; ANS PELLA [LINK].
Prov: Ex-Kirk Davis VCoins (15 Feb 2014); Gorny & Mosch Auction 152 (10 Oct 2006), Lot 1318.1 commentsCurtis JJ02/11/23 at 04:33arizonarobin: beautiful centering, lovely coin

Numidian Horse LeapingGreek (N. Africa). Kings of Numidia AE Obol (13.6g, 28mm, 12h), struck at Cirta, temp. Massinissa (203-148 BCE) or Micipsa (148-118).
Obv: Laureate, bearded head left; beaded border.
Rev: Horse galloping left.
Ref: GCV 6596 var.; Mazzard 23; MAA 11 ff.; SNG Copenhagen 495-518.
Prov: Ex-Gary Dayton (1943-2018), Specialty Coin, Champaign, IL, c. 2010-2015; from Dayton's initial inventory of ancient coins, acq. from Curtis Clay of Harlan J Berk, Ltd., c. 1983-2010.3 commentsCurtis JJ02/11/23 at 04:33arizonarobin: love the reverse!

RIC 0010 Titus denariusIMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM
Laureate head of Titus right

TR P VIII IMP XIII COS VII
Statue of radiate male figure with spear and parazonium on rostral column

Rome, After July 1, 79 CE
2.89g

RIC 10 (R)

Ex-Incitatus

A fairly rare type from the beginning of Titus reign which omits the PP ending. The coin copies a type issued by Vespasian, which itself copies an earlier type for Augustus. Mattingly argues the reverse is the colossus built by Nero which stood in the Domus Aurea. Vespasian renamed the statue Sol by adding a radiate crown and moved it outside of the Flavian amphitheater. The story goes, (according to one of the more popular theories) that the Flavian amphitheater got it's name, the Colesseum because of its proximity to the Colossus.

6 commentsJay GT402/07/23 at 19:49arizonarobin: great portrait!

RIC 0431V Titus sestertiusT CAES VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT COS II
Laureate head right

Titus standing right, with branch and sceptre, in quadriga right. SC in exergue

Rome, 72 CE (second issue)

25.02g

RIC 431V (R); Hendin 6555 (R)

Ex-Senatus Consulto

A rare sestertius depicting the newly returned Titus from the east. He is shown in a quadriga during the Judaea Capta triumph of 72 CE along the Via Sacra in Rome. A true Judaea Capta coin. Much better in hand with a beautiful red/brown patina8 commentsJay GT402/07/23 at 19:49arizonarobin: love the reverse and patina!

076ap Philippus II. (244-7 A.D., Caes, 247-9 A.D. Aug.), Thrace, Mesembria, Varb-4283, AE-25, MECAMBPIANΩN, Demeter standing left, #1076ap Philippus II. (244-7 A.D., Caes, 247-9 A.D. Aug.), Thrace, Mesembria, Varb-4283, AE-25, MECAMBPIANΩN, Demeter standing left, #1
avers: M AP IOVΛIOC ΦIΛIΠΠOC KAICAΡ (AR ligate), Draped and cuirassed bust of Philip, facing bust of Serapis.
reverse: MECAMB PIANΩN, Demeter standing left, holding a long torch and ear of corn.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 23,5-25,5mm, weight: 11,11g, axis:8h,
mint: Thrace, Mesembria, date: 244-247 AD, ref: Varbanov-4283, Moushmov 4034, BMC-,
Q-0012 commentsquadrans02/07/23 at 19:48arizonarobin: really lovely provincial!

051 Caracalla (196-198 A.D. Caesar, 198-217 A.D. Augustus ), RIC IV-I 069, Rome, AR-Denarius, PONT TR P VI COS, Roma standing left, #1051 Caracalla (196-198 A.D. Caesar, 198-217 A.D. Augustus ), RIC IV-I 069, Rome, AR-Denarius, PONT TR P VI COS, Roma standing left, #1
avers: ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS, Laureate, draped bust right.
reverse: PONT TR P VI COS, Roma standing left, holding Victory and reversed spear.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 17,8-19,0mm, weight: 3,19g, axis: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 203 A.D., ref: RIC-IV-I-069, RSC-499,
Q-0011 commentsquadrans02/07/23 at 19:47arizonarobin: such a nice young portrait

Taras, Calabria272-240/35 BC
AR Obol (8mm, 0.42g)
O: Kantharos; 3 pellets around.
R: Kantharos; 2 pellets, owl with folded wings in field to right.
D'Andrea XLIV, 1542; Vlasto 1660; SNG France 2216; HN Italy 1076
ex London Ancient Coins

Another Dionysian obol, this one featuring a small owl, Athene Noctua, as a tribute to Athena.
3 commentsEnodia02/04/23 at 03:04arizonarobin: love this type

RIC 578. Julia Domna Denarius VenusJulia Domna, 193-217. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.63 g, 11 h), Rome, 198-202. IVLIA AVGVSTA Draped bust of Julia Domna to right. Rev. VENERI GENETRICI Venus standing front, head to left, holding patera in her right hand and long scepter in her left. BMC 84. Cohen 185. RIC 578. 3 commentsLordBest01/31/23 at 17:07arizonarobin: a lovely portrait and Venus!

RIC 389B. Julia Domna Denarius VenusJulia Domna, 193-217. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.11 g, 7 h), Rome, 215-217. IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG Draped bust of Julia Domna to right. Rev. VENVS GENETRIX Venus seated left, holding apple in her right hand and long scepter in her left; at her feet, cupid standing front, legs crossed, resting his right hand on her right knee. BMC 28. Cohen 205. RIC 389b. 4 commentsLordBest01/31/23 at 17:06arizonarobin: beautiful portrait

06 Attica, Athenian HemiobolObv: Head of Athena r. wearing Attic helmet with three olive leaves, frontal eye.
Rev: Owl standing r., tail feathers as a single prong, head facing, olive leaf to l., A☉E at 90º and downward to the r., all within incuse square.
Denomination: silver hemiobol; Mint: Athens; Date: 454 - 404 BC: Weight: .35g; Diameter: 6mm; Die axis: 90º; References, for example: Starr Group V Subgroup V. B. Series 5 pl. XXIV, z [?]; Svoronos Athens pl. 11, 50; Kroll 14; HGC 4, 1681.

Provenance: Ex. Shanna Schmidt Numismatics January 8, 2023 from the J. de Wilde Collection; Ex. Herbert Cahn Collection (Numismatica Genevensis SA Numismatic Auction 7, 27 November 2012), lot 103 (part of).

Photo Credits: Shanna Schmidt Numismatics

CLICK FOR SOURCES5 commentsTracy Aiello01/29/23 at 22:36arizonarobin: lovely little owl!

00041 Hero Wrestling Bull Protome Facing Left and Bridled Horse Facing RightThessaly Greece, the City of Larissa

Obv: bull head and neck l., head turned to face the viewer, on the r. and behind half figure of the hero Thessalos to l. with r. arm over the bull’s neck and l. hand below the bull’s muzzle. All within border of dots.
Rev: ΑΛ r. and upwards, head and neck of bridled horse r. All within incuse square.
Denomination: silver obol; Mint: Larissa; Date: c. 460 - 440 BC; Weight: 1.03g; Diameter: 10.5mm: Die axis: 270º; References, for example: Liampi Corpus p. 102 no. 4b (V3-R3) for weight and die axis, pl. 4, 8 for depiction; SNG München 43; BCD Thessaly II 353.2; HGC 4 479.

Provenance: Ex CGB Numismatics January 2, 2023.

Photo Credits: CGB Numismatics

CLICK FOR SOURCES4 commentsTracy Aiello01/29/23 at 22:35arizonarobin: beautiful coin, love the reverse horse head

Time of Alexander I, AR Hemiobol, struck 470 - 460 BC at Argilos in MacedoniaObverse: No legend. Forepart of Pegasos facing left.
Reverse: No legend. Quadripartite granulated incuse square.
Diameter: 8.78mm | Weight: 0.20gms | Die Axis: Uncertain
Liampi 118 | SNG - | GCV -
Rare

Argilos was a city of ancient Macedonia founded by a colony of Greeks from Andros. Although little information is known about the city until about 480 BC, the literary tradition dates the foundation to around 655/654 BC which makes Argilos the earliest Greek colony on the Thracian coast. It appears from Herodotus to have been a little to the right of the route the army of Xerxes I took during its invasion of Greece in 480 BC in the Greco-Persian Wars. Its territory must have extended as far as the right bank of the Strymona, since the mountain of Kerdylion belonged to the city.
Argilos benefited from the trading activities along the Strymona and probably also from the gold mines of the Pangeion. Ancient authors rarely mention the site, but nevertheless shed some light on the important periods of its history. In the last quarter of the 6th century BC, Argilos founded two colonies, Tragilos, in the Thracian heartland, and Kerdilion, a few kilometers to the east of the city.
Alexander I was the ruler of the ancient kingdom of Macedonia from c.498 BC until his death in 454 BC. Alexander came to the throne during the era of the kingdom's vassalage to Persia, dating back to the time of his father, Amyntas I. Although Macedonia retained a broad scope of autonomy, in 492 BC it was made a fully subordinate part of the Persian Empire. Alexander I acted as a representative of the Persian governor Mardonius during peace negotiations after the Persian defeat at the Battle of Salamis in 480 BC. From the time of Mardonius' conquest of Macedonia, Herodotus disparagingly refers to Alexander I as “hyparchos”, meaning viceroy. However, despite his cooperation with Persia, Alexander frequently gave supplies and advice to the Greek city states, and warned them of the Persian plans before the Battle of Plataea in 479 BC. After their defeat at Plataea, when the Persian army under the command of Artabazus tried to retreat all the way back to Asia Minor, most of the 43,000 survivors of the battle were attacked and killed by the forces of Alexander at the estuary of the Strymona river.
Alexander regained Macedonian independence after the end of the Persian Wars and was given the title "philhellene" by the Athenians, a title used for Greek patriots.
After the Persian defeat, Argilos became a member of the first Athenian confederation but the foundation of Amphipolis in 437 BC, which took control of the trade along the Strymona, brought an end to this. Thucydides tells us that some Argilians took part in this foundation but that the relations between the two cities quickly deteriorated and, during the Peloponnesian war, the Argilians joined with the Spartan general Brasidas to attack Amphipolis. An inscription from the temple of Asklepios in Epidauros attests that Argilos was an independent city during the 4th century.
Like other colonies in the area, Argilos was conquered by the Macedonian king Philip II in 357 B.C. Historians believe that the city was then abandoned and, though excavations have brought to light an important agricultural settlement on the acropolis dated to the years 350-200 BC, no Roman or Byzantine ruins have been uncovered there.1 comments*Alex01/29/23 at 04:26arizonarobin: lovely little coin!

074 Philippus I. (244-249 A.D.), RIC IV-III 0021, Rome, AR-Antoninianus, -/-//UI, SAECVLARES AVG G, Antelope walking left, #1074 Philippus I. (244-249 A.D.), RIC IV-III 0021, Rome, AR-Antoninianus, -/-//UI, SAECVLARES AVG G, Antelope walking left, #1
avers: IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
reverse: SAECVLARES AVG G, Antelope walking left.
exergue: -/-//UI, diameter: 21,5-22,5mm, weight: 4,55g, axis: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 248 A.D., ref: RIC IV-III 021, p-70, RSC-189, Sear 2572,
Q-001
This was minted to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of the founding of Rome, which was celebrated on April 21st, A.D. 248.4 commentsquadrans01/27/23 at 22:02arizonarobin: What a lovely coin, I love the antelope!

074 Philippus I. (244-249 A.D.), RIC IV-III 0015, Rome, AR-Antoninianus, -/-//II, SAECVLARES AVG G, She-wolf, Romulus and Remus, #1074 Philippus I. (244-249 A.D.), RIC IV-III 0015, Rome, AR-Antoninianus, -/-//II, SAECVLARES AVG G, She-wolf, Romulus and Remus, #1
avers: IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
reverse: SAECVLARES AVG G, She-wolf standing left, suckling Romulus and Remus.
exergue: -/-//II, diameter: 21,5-24,5 mm, weight: 4,21g, axis: 0h,
mint: Rome, date: 248 A.D., ref: RIC IV-III 015, p-70, RSC-178, Sear 2570,
Q-001
This was minted to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of the founding of Rome, which was celebrated on April 21st, A.D. 248.3 commentsquadrans01/27/23 at 22:02arizonarobin: beautiful wolf and twins!

Herakleia, Lucania330/25 - 281 BC
AR Didrachm (20mm, 7.55g)
O: Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with Skylla throwing stone; K to right.
R: Herakles standing facing, holding club in right hand and bow in left, lion's skin draped over left arm, Nike crowning from above; AΛ to left, Σ to right.
Van Keuren 80; SNG ANS 68; Hands Period II, 6; HGC I, 981; HN Italy1383
ex Ancient Art and Treasures

Although not rare, this obverse more typically has the Herakles strangling the Nemean lion reverse, while this Herakles standing reverse is usually paired with a Corinthian helmeted Athena. In fact many attributions incorrectly refer to the Corinthian type, as this coin was.
The 'K' in front of Athena (a bit distorted here) may be the signature of Kleudoros, a master engraver in southern Italy at this period. Although I can find no solid verification of this, a comparison of the artistic style of this Athena with those of the didrachms of Velia seem to show a similarity.
A classic example of Magna Graecian numismatic art, imo.4 commentsEnodia01/22/23 at 02:37Robin Ayers: Really beautiful, nice addition to your collection...

Stratonikeia, Caria140-80 BC
AR Hemidrachm (13mm 0.90g)
Pamphilos magistrate
O: Laureate head of Hekate right, hair rolled and wearing a cresent moon headband.
R: Nike advancing right, holding palm frond and wreath; ΠAMΦIΛOC (magistrate) above, all within incuse square.
SNG Helsinki 253
ex Tom Vossen

"Lord Helios and the sacred flame,
weapon of Hekate Enodia,
which She bears when leading in Olympos
and in Her haunts by the sacred three-ways on Earth,
crowning Herself with oak leaves
and twisting coils of wild serpents."
~ Sophokles

3 commentsEnodia01/22/23 at 02:35Robin Ayers: I really like this one!

Velia, Lucania4th-2nd century BC
AE 15 (15mm, 2.91g)
O: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress.
R: Owl standing left on olive sprig, head facing; YEΛH behind.
SNG ANS 1414-15; Di Bello 208; HN Italy 1332; HGC I, 1342
Rare
ex Marcantica

References give a broad date range to this lovely bronze, but I think we can be a little more specific. The fine style, especially of the bust, look much more like late 4th century-ish and leads me to believe this coin should be placed earlier within the period.

1 commentsEnodia01/22/23 at 02:32Robin Ayers: a lovely little owl and great portrait of Herakles

Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IVa 499Septimius Severus AR denarius

3.84g, 19.2mm, 180 degrees, Laodicea mint, 198 CE

Attribution: RIC IVa 499. Cohen 695. BMCRE V 625.

O: L SEP SEVERVS PER AVG P M IMP XI, laureate head right.

R: VICT AVG COS II P P, Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm branch.

18 examples in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.103.

Ex-Incitatus Coins, Dec 2022.3 commentsRon C201/19/23 at 19:27Robin Ayers: great portrait and lovely coin!

106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), T-3139, RIC V-I 386, Antioch, AE-Antoninianus, RESTITVT ORBIS, -/-//B, Female, and Emperor, #1106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), T-3139, RIC V-I 386, Antioch, AE-Antoninianus, RESTITVT ORBIS, -/-//B, Female, and Emperor, #1
avers: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG, Radiated and cuirassed bust right. (B1)
reverse: RESTITVT OR BIS, Female figure standing right, crowning Emperor in military dress standing left, holding spear (or long sceptre) in the left hand. (Emperor and Woman 1)
exergue: -/-//B, diameter: 22,0-23,0mm, weight: 4,14g, axes: 11h,
mint: Antioch, off-2, iss-4, date: 272-273 A.D., ref: T-3139 (Estiot)-No:22, RIC V-I 386, LV 10811,
Q-0012 commentsquadrans01/19/23 at 19:22Robin Ayers: Very nice, a great addition!

109 Vabalathus (271-272 A.D.), T-3113 (Estiot), RIC V-I 381, Antioch, AE-Antoninianus, IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG, -/-//H, Bust-D2, Bust of Aurelianus right, #01109 Vabalathus (271-272 A.D.), T-3113 (Estiot), RIC V-I 381, Antioch, AE-Antoninianus, IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG, -/-//H, Bust-D2, Bust of Aurelianus right, #01
avers: VABALATHVS V C R IM D R, Bust, laureate and diademed, cuirassed and draped with paludamentum, seen from rear, right. (D2 diademed).
reverse: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG, Radiated and cuirassed bust of Aurelianus right. (B1).
exergue: -/-//H, diameter: 20,5-21,3mm, weight: 2,81g, axes: 11h,
mint: Antioch, off-8, iss-1, date: 270-272 A.D., ref: RIC V-I 381, T-3113 (Estiot),
Q-0014 commentsquadrans01/18/23 at 04:01Robin Ayers: Great centering and silvering!

Septimius Severus (193 - 211 A.D.)AR Tetradrachm
SELEUCIS and PIERIA
Laodicea ad Mare
O: AVT KAI CЄOVHPOC CЄ, laureate and draped bust right, seen from side.
R: ΔHMAPX ЄΞ VΠATOC TO Γ, eagle standing facing, head left, with wings spread, holding wreath in beak; star between legs. 208-9 A.D.
11.61g
28mm
McAlee, Severan Group 3, 25; Prieur 1149; Bellinger 52

Ex. Harlan J Berk Buy or Bid Sale, #221, Lot #5116 commentsMat01/18/23 at 04:00Robin Ayers: Beautiful portrait

031. Orbiana, 225-227. AR Denarius. Rome mint.Sallustia Barbia Orbiana 225-227. AR Denarius. Rome mint. 2.83g.
Obv: SALL BARBIA ORBIANA AVG, diademed and draped bust right.
Rev: CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopiae.
RIC 3197 commentsLordBest01/12/23 at 21:54Robin Ayers: stunning!

JUSTINIAN I, AE Pentanummium (5 Nummi), struck 529 – 539 at Antioch (Theoupolis)Obverse: D N IVSTINIANVS P P A. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing right.
Reverse: Large E, crossed bar in centre and officina letter (A = 1st Officina) to right, all within pearl circle.
Diameter: 13mm | Weight: 2.11gms | Die Axis: 6
SBCV: 241 | DOC: 268a

Much of Antioch was destroyed by a great earthquake on 29th November 528 and, following this disaster, the city was renamed Theoupolis.
2 comments*Alex12/29/22 at 03:14Robin Ayers: Really nice, I am partial to the red sand deposits...

JUSTINIAN I, AE Follis (40 Nummi), struck 529 - 533 at Antioch (Theoupolis)Obverse: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG. Justinian enthroned facing, holding long sceptre in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left.
Reverse: Large M, cross above and officina letter (Δ = 4th Officina) below, asterisk in field to left of M and outward facing crescent in field to right; in exergue, +THEUP
Diameter: 34mm | Weight: 18.69gms | Die Axis: 5
SBCV: 214 | DOC: 206d.1

Much of Antioch was destroyed by a great earthquake on 29th November 528 and, following this disaster, the city was renamed Theoupolis.

530: In the spring of this year Belisarius and Hermogenes (magister officiorum) defeated a combined Persian-Arab army of 50,000 men at the Battle of Dara in modern Turkey, and in the summer a Byzantine cavalry force under the command of Sittas defeated a major Persian invasion into Roman Armenia at the Battle of Satala.
531: On April 19th, at the Battle of Callinicum, a Byzantine army commanded by Belisarius, was defeated by the Persians at Raqqa in northern Syria. Nevertheless, Justinian negotiated an end to the hostilities and Belisarius was hailed as a hero.
532: On January 11th this year anger among the supporters of the most important chariot teams in Constantinople, the Blues and the Greens, escalated into violence towards the emperor. For the next five days the city was in chaos and the fires that started during the rioting resulted in the destruction of much of the city. This insurrection, known as the Nika riots, was put down a week later by Belisarius and Mundus resulting in 30,000 people being killed in the Hippodrome.
On February 23rd Justinian ordered the building of a new Christian basilica in Constantinople, the Hagia Sophia. More than 10,000 people were employed in the construction using material brought from all over the empire.
2 comments*Alex12/29/22 at 03:13Robin Ayers: Really lovely patina and interesting coin!

112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Lugdunum, RIC V-II 128.9c.3.B.A., Ɔ/-//--, SPES AVG, AE-Ant., Spes standing left, #1112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Lugdunum, RIC V-II 128.9c.3.B.A., Ɔ/-//--, SPES AVG, AE-Ant., Spes standing left, #1
avers: IMP C PROBVS•P•F•AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right. (B)
reverse: SPES AVG, Spes walking left, holding a flower and raising robe.(A)
exergue: Ɔ/-//--, diameter: 21,5-22,5 mm, weight: 3,26g, axis:6h,
mint: Lugdunum, 9th.em., 3rd. off., "retrograde C" in left field, date: 01.-08.282 A.D.,
ref: RIC V-II 128.9c.3.B.A., Bastien 407,
Q-0011 commentsquadrans05/09/19 at 02:04Robin Ayers: great addition!

Roman Republic, Mn. Acilius Glabrio - Salus with Valetudo holding Snake (Crawf. 442/1a)AR Denarius
Rome, 49 BC
3.72g

Obv: Laureate head of Salus (R), SALVTIS upward in field.

Rev: Valetudo standing (L), resting l. arm on column and holding snake in r. hand
MN·ACILIVS – III·VIR·VALETV

Crawford 442/1a; Acilia 8; Syd. 922

NAC Auction 114 - Part 1, 06/05/2019, Lot 475
ex. NAC 73, Student and his Mentor part II, 18/11/2013, Lot 176
ex. Nicolas Collection, Etienne-Paul Nicolas (1904-1981), Leu 17, 03/05/1977, Nicolas, Lot 648.9 commentsOptimo Principi05/07/19 at 15:37Robin Ayers: stunning!

112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Lugdunum, RIC V-II 118.9a.4.A2.A., D/-//--, PAX AVG, AE-Ant., Pax standing left, #1112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Lugdunum, RIC V-II 118.9a.4.A2.A., D/-//--, PAX AVG, AE-Ant., Pax standing left, #1
avers: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. (A2
reverse: PAX AVG, Pax standing left, holding olive branch and scepter. In left field D.(A)
exergue: D/-//--, diameter: 20,5-22,0 mm, weight: 3,92g, axis:5h,
mint: Lugdunum, 9th.em., 4th.off., "D" in left field, date: 01.-08. 282 A.D., ref: RIC V-II 118.9a.4.A2.A., Bastien 422,
Q-0013 commentsquadrans05/07/19 at 15:32Robin Ayers: Really nice addition, love all that silvering!

Commodus (177 - 192 A.D.)Egypt, Alexandria
Billon Tetradrachm
O: Μ Α ΚΟΜ ΑΝΤω СƐΒ ƐVСƐΒ, Laureate head right.
R:Commodus, togate, standing left, holding branch and sceptre, crowned by Alexandria, turreted, standing left behind him, holding corn ears. LK H to left. RY 28 (AD 187/8)
12.5g
25mm
Dattari (Savio) 3854; Emmett 2537.28

Published on Wildwinds!5 commentsMat04/24/19 at 03:29Robin Ayers: great patina- nice addition

Severus Alexander (222 - 235 A.D.)Egypt, Alexandria
Billon Tetradrachm
O: Α ΚΑΙ ΜΑΡ ΑΥΡ СƐΥ ΑΛƐΞΑΝΔΡΟС ƐΥ laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, r., seen from rear.
R: Nilus bust r., draped and wearing lotus wreath; to l., cornucopia on shoulder, r.; in front, palm branch L I = 10
Alexandria Mint
23mm
13.7g
Emmett 3122.10 (R3), Milne 3031; Dattari 4331

Rare

Published on Wildwinds!9 commentsMat04/24/19 at 03:29Robin Ayers: beautiful- I love the Nilus bust!

050p Julia Domna (170-217 A.D.), Moesia, Nicopolis Ad Istrum, HrHJ (2012) 08.17.05.02., AE-17, Cista Mystica with a snake, #1050p Julia Domna (170-217 A.D.), Moesia, Nicopolis Ad Istrum, HrHJ (2012) 08.17.05.02., AE-17, Cista Mystica with a snake, #1
avers: IOVΛ ΔO CEBACTH, Draped bust right.
reverse: NIKOΠOΛIT ΠPOC ICTP, Cista Mystica with an open lid, snake emerging left.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 15,5-18,2mm, weight: 2,57g, axis: 8h,
mint: Moesia, Nicopolis Ad Istrum, date: 170-217 A.D.,
ref: Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov HrHJ (2012) 08.17.05.02., P.B. 1482, H.M. 1043,
Q-0012 commentsquadrans04/24/19 at 03:28Robin Ayers: great addition- I love this reverse!

PHOCIS FEDERAL COINAGE AR TRIOBOL, 3rd SACRED WAR

BMC 81, BCD 294, GVF/AEF, 13.7mm, 2.64 grams, Struck Circa. 354 - 352 B.C.E. under Onymarchos

Obverse: Bull's head facing
Reverse: Laureate head of Apollo right, lyre behind, monograms below

Nicer than the great majority of these. Bull struck in high relief and usually well worn. This level of detail scarcely seen.

Ex: Hanberry collection, 1970's - early 1990's5 commentsMark R104/22/19 at 23:09Robin Ayers: Beautiful coin, the Apollo is lovely!

ATTICA, Athens. 449-413 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.24 gm; 22 mm)Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind. SNG Cop. 31; Starr pl. XXII, 7. Nicely struck on a compact flan. Elegant style with a full crest. Shallow marks on Athena's cheek. Choice Extremely Fine. Not from the recent hoards. Nice old-cabinet toning. 4 commentsMark R104/22/19 at 23:08Robin Ayers: A very nice example!

ISLANDS OF THRACE, THASOS. Ca. 480-463 BC.Silver Stater (8.52 gm; 21 mm). Satyr advancing right, carrying off protesting nymph / Quadripartite incuse square. Le Rider, Thasiennes 5; SNG Ashmolean 3661-2; SNG Cop. 1010-1. Well struck on a nice broad flan. Choice EF. Toned. 6 commentsMark R104/22/19 at 23:08Robin Ayers: great addition!

Caria. Mylasa. Eupolemos Æ15 / Overlapping ShieldsAttribution: SNG Copenhagen (Macedonia) 1166
Date: circa 295-280 BC
Obverse: Three overlapping shields with spear heads on bosses
Reverse: EYÎ O / Î›EMOY; Sword in sheath, monogram below
Size: 15.67 mm
Weight: 4.09 grams
Description: EF with choice silky patina6 commentsMark R104/22/19 at 23:07Robin Ayers: what a beautiful reverse!

051p Caracalla (196-198 A.D. Caesar, 198-217 A.D. Augustus ), Phrygia, Hadrianopolis-Sebaste, BMC 4 (?), AE-21, AΔPIA•APX•ΠOTЄITO/V, Tyche standing left, Rare! #1051p Caracalla (196-198 A.D. Caesar, 198-217 A.D. Augustus ), Phrygia, Hadrianopolis-Sebaste, BMC 4 (?), AE-21, AΔPIA•APX•ΠOTЄITO/V, Tyche standing left, Rare! #1
avers: •M•AV•AN TωNЄIN, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from the back.
reverse: AΔPIA•AP X•ΠOTЄITO/V, Tyche in a long robe and with Kalathos standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 21,0mm, weight: 5,52g, axis:6h,
mint: Phrygia, Hadrianopolis-Sebaste, Magistrate Poteitos., date: 198-217 A.D.,
ref: BMC 4 (? Radiate !), SNG Cop 407(? Radiate!).
Q-001
Ex: "Münzen & Medaillen GmbH (DE), Auction 22, Lot-1283, 24.05.2007"1 commentsquadrans04/22/19 at 23:02Robin Ayers: what an interesting style this coin has!

074p Philippus I. (244-249 A.D.), Dacia, Dacia, PM 02-67-22, AE-Sestertius, -/-//ANIII, PROVINCIA DACIA, Dacia standing left, Rare! #1074p Philippus I. (244-249 A.D.), Dacia, Dacia, PM 02-67-22, AE-Sestertius, -/-//ANIII, PROVINCIA DACIA, Dacia standing left, Rare! #1
avers: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, Laureate, draped bust right.
reverse: PROV INC IA D ACIA, Dacia stands left in long chiton and Phrygian cap, curved sword in right, standard inscribed V in right, on left standard inscribed XIII and eagle head right wreath in beak, on right lion walking left.
exergue: -/-//ANIII, diameter: 28,0mm, weight: 14,20g, axis: 1h,
mint: Dacia, date: 248-249 A.D.,
ref: Pick-16, PM-2-67-22,
Q-0012 commentsquadrans04/22/19 at 23:01Robin Ayers: great color!

064p Julia Mamaea ( ??-235 A.D.), Lydia, Tabala, Waddington 5305, AE-19, TABAΛEΩN/EPMOC, River-god Hermos reclining left, #1064p Julia Mamaea ( ??-235 A.D.), Lydia, Tabala, Waddington 5305, AE-19, TABAΛEΩN/EPMOC, River-god Hermos reclining left, #1
avers: IOY MAMAIA CE, Draped bust right, wearing Stephane.
reverse: TABAΛEΩN around, EΡMOC below, River-god Hermos reclining left, holding reed and cornucopiae, resting left arm on overturned urn from which waters flow.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 19,0mm, weight: 3,72g, axis: 6h,
mint: Lydia, Tabala, date: 222-235 A.D., ref: Waddington 5305, Paris 1384.
Q-0012 commentsquadrans04/02/19 at 05:30Robin Ayers: another lovely example, great addition

022b Titus (69-79 A.D. Caesar, 79-81 A.D. Augustus), RIC² 0030, RIC II(1962) 0011, AR-Denarius, Rome, TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P, Male captive kneeling right, #1022b Titus (69-79 A.D. Caesar, 79-81 A.D. Augustus), RIC² 0030, RIC II(1962) 0011, AR-Denarius, Rome, TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P, Male captive kneeling right, #1
avers: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, Laureate head right.
reverse: TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P, Male captive kneeling right at the base of the trophy.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 17,5-19,5mm, weight: 3,46g, axis: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 79 A.D., ref: RIC² 0030, RIC II(1962) 0011, BMC 15, RSC 274, BNC 12,
Q-0016 commentsquadrans04/02/19 at 05:28Robin Ayers: Fantastic, the portrait is very nice

Anonymous, AE Uncia (after 217 B.C.), Rome, Republic AE-25, Crawford 38-6, Prow of galley right, #1Anonymous, AE Uncia (after 217 B.C.), Rome, Republic AE-25, Crawford 38-6, Prow of galley right, #1
avers: Helmeted head of Roma left, one pellet (mark of value) behind the neck.
reverse: ROMA, Prow of galley right, one pellet (mark of value) below.
exergue: ROMA//•, diameter: 24,5-26,0mm, weight: 12,81g, axis: 0h,
mint: Rome, Sicily, date: after 217-215 B.C., ref: Crawford 38-6, Syd 86, BMC 88,
Q-0015 commentsquadrans04/02/19 at 05:27Robin Ayers: Beautiful coin, lovely patina and color!

RIC 0357 Vespasian denarius by TitusDIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS
laureate head of Vespasian right

SC on circular shield supported by two capricorns back to back, globe below

Rome 80 AD

RIC 357 (C2);Sear 2569

19mm 3.4g

Ex-Incitatus

Issued by Titus in honour of his father Divus Vespasian3 commentsJay GT403/19/19 at 18:08Robin Ayers: wonderful coin, I love the capricorns!

RIC 1579 (V) DomitianCAESAR DOMIT COS II
Laureate head left

SC
in laurel wreath

Rome, 74 AD

5.63g

RIC 1579 Vespasian (C)

Ex-Inumis Paris

A scarce coin with a fantastic portrait and lovely patina. David Atherton notes the portrait is in fine Roman style while the reverse resembles a more local "Antiochine" style.
8 commentsJay GT403/19/19 at 18:07Robin Ayers: what a fantastic portrait!

Caligula (37-41 A.D.)AR Drachm
CAPPADOCIA, Caesarea
O: C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS Bare head of Caligula to right.
R: IMPERATOR PONT MAX AVG TR POT Simpulum and lituus.
3.37g
18mm
BMC 102. RIC 63 Sear 1798
5 commentsMat03/15/19 at 04:21Robin Ayers: A nice addition, congrats!

020 Vespasian (69-79 A.D.), RIC² 0890, RIC II(1962) 5802, Rome, AE-As, S/C//--, AEQVITAS AVGVST, Aequitas standing left, #1020 Vespasian (69-79 A.D.), RIC² 0890, RIC II(1962) 5802, Rome, AE-As, S/C//--, AEQVITAS AVGVST, Aequitas standing left, #1
avers: IMP CAESAR VESPA AVG COS VII, Laureate head right.
reverse: AEQVITAS AVGVST, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and scepter, S C across fields.
exergue: S/C//--, diameter: 25-25,5mm, weight: 11,20g, axis: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 71 A.D., ref: RIC² 0890, RIC II(1962) 580, C , BMC , Sear ,
Q-0012 commentsquadrans03/12/19 at 01:50Robin Ayers: Very nice portrait and patina!

Henry II (1154-1189 A.D.)AR Penny
Short Cross coinage, class G or I.
O: ҺЄNRICVS • R ЄX, crowned facing bust, holding scepter.
R: + GOCELM • ON • WINC, voided cross; quatrefoils in angles.
1.03g
20mm
Wincester mint; Gocelm, moneyer, 1180 AD
North 962/1; SCBC 1343A/1343 (obv./rev.).6 commentsMat02/21/19 at 05:23Robin Ayers: nice addition!

050 Julia Domna (170-217 A.D.), Rome, RIC IV-I 572, AR-Denarius, PIETAS AVG G, Pietas standing left, veiled, #1050 Julia Domna (170-217 A.D.), Rome, RIC IV-I 572, AR-Denarius, PIETAS AVG G, Pietas standing left, veiled, #1
avers: IVLIA AVGVSTA, Bust draped right.
reverse: PIETAS AVG G, Pietas standing left, veiled, sacrificing on altar left & holding incense box.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter:17,5-19,0mm, weight: 3,29g, axis: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 200 A.D.,
ref: RIC IV-I 572, p-170, RSC 150, BMC 62,
Q-0011 commentsquadrans02/18/19 at 20:07Robin Ayers: nice toning - another great addition

050 Julia Domna (170-217 A.D.), Rome, RIC IV-I 546, AR-Denarius, CERERI FRVGIF, Ceres seated left, Scarce! #1050 Julia Domna (170-217 A.D.), Rome, RIC IV-I 546, AR-Denarius, CERERI FRVGIF, Ceres seated left, Scarce! #1
avers: IVLIA AVGVSTA, Bust draped right.
reverse: CERERI FRVGIF, Ceres seated left holding corn ears and torch.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter:18,0-18,8mm, weight: 2,56g, axis: 2h,
mint: Rome, date: 200 A.D.,
ref: RIC IV-I 546, RSC 14, BMC 10,
Q-0012 commentsquadrans02/18/19 at 20:07Robin Ayers: wonderful portrait, great addition!

033 Sabina (???-136 A.D.), RIC II 0410, Rome, AR-Denarius, -/-//--, VESTA, Vesta seated left, #1033 Sabina (???-136 A.D.), RIC II 0410, Rome, AR-Denarius, -/-//--, VESTA, Vesta seated left, #1
Wife of Hadrian.
avers: SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P, Her bust diademed and draped right, hair in a plait behind.
reverse: VESTA, Vesta seated left, holding Palladium and scepter.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 16,5-17,0mm, weight: 3,15g, axes: 6h,
mint: Roma, date: 128-136 A.D., ref: RIC II 410, RSC 81, BMCRE 915,
Q-0013 commentsquadrans02/16/19 at 06:43Robin Ayers: lovely example- great addition!

RIC 1407 Vespasian Eastern DenariusIMP CAES VESPAS AVG
Laureate head of Vespasian right

PACI ORB TERR AVG
Turreted and draped female bust right below, horizontal Φ

Ephesus, 69-70 AD

3.23g

RIC V1407 (R); RPC 813

Rare

Ex-T.C. collection, Ex-Calgary Coin.

The Flavians as bringers of peace to the world.

New photo8 commentsJay GT402/14/19 at 23:32Robin Ayers: Fantastic photo and coin!

Provincial, Antioch, Pisidia, AE22, ANTIOCH GENI COL CAEAE22
Roman Provincial: Antioch, Pisidia
Julia Domna
Born circa: 170AD - Died: 217AD
Augusta: 170 - 217AD
22.0mm 5.24gr 6h
O: IVLIA A-VGVSTA; Draped bust, right.
R: ANT-IOCH G-ENI COL CAE; Tyche standing left, branch in right hand, cornucopia on left arm.
BMC 19.181.34f; SNG BnF 1126-31
Savoca Auctions 15th Blue Auction,Lot 1233
1/18/19 2/12/19
1 commentsNicholas Z02/12/19 at 15:28Robin Ayers: great coin!

Provincial, Pessinus, Galatia, AE22, ΠεCCINOνΝΤΙΩΝAE22
Roman Provincial: Pessinus, Galatia
Julia Domna
Born circa: 170AD - Died: 217AD
Augusta: 193 - 217AD
Issued: circa 200AD
22.0mm 6.57gr 8h
O: IOνΛΙΑ ΔΟΜΝΑ CεΒΑ; Draped bust, right.
R: ΠεCCINO-νΝΤΙΩΝ; Tyche, facing, head left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
BMC 22; SNG France III, 2661; Paris 246; Aslan 72 in "Pessinus ve Tavium."
VF; Rarity: R2.
Featured on Wildwinds, February, 2019.
Leu Numismatik Web Auction 6, Lot 654
12/9/18 2/12/191 commentsNicholas Z02/12/19 at 15:28Robin Ayers: Love this Provincial

033 Sabina (???-136 A.D.), RIC II 0396, Rome, AR-Denarius, -/-//--, VENERI GENETRICI, Venus standing right, #1033 Sabina (???-136 A.D.), RIC II 0396, Rome, AR-Denarius, -/-//--, VENERI GENETRICI, Venus standing right, #1
Wife of Hadrian.
avers: SABINA AVGVSTA, Her bust diademed and draped right, hair in a plait behind.
reverse: VENERI GENETRICI, Venus standing right holding an apple.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 18,0mm, weight: 3,29g, axes: 6h,
mint: Roma, date: 128-136/7 A.D., ref: RIC II 396, RSC 73, BMCRE 944,
Q-0011 commentsquadrans02/12/19 at 00:11Robin Ayers: I love the detail in the hair on this one!

033 Sabina (???-136 A.D.), RIC II 0395, Rome, AR-Denarius, -/-//--, •IVNONI REGINAE, Juno standing left, #1033 Sabina (???-136 A.D.), RIC II 0395, Rome, AR-Denarius, -/-//--, •IVNONI REGINAE, Juno standing left, #1
Wife of Hadrian.
avers: SABINA• AVGVSTA, Her bust diademed and draped right, hair in a plait behind.
reverse: •IVNONI REGINAE, Juno standing left holding patera and scepter.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 17,0-19,0mm, weight: 3,24g, axes: 6h,
mint: Roma, date: 136 A.D., ref: RIC II 395, RSC 43, BMCRE 940,
Q-0012 commentsquadrans02/12/19 at 00:10Robin Ayers: beautiful example, I love this portrait!

Cilicia, Soloi (Pompeiopolis), (c. 410-375 B.C.), BMC 024, AR-Hemiobol/Tetartemorion, Bunch of grape,Cilicia, Soloi (Pompeiopolis), (c. 410-375 B.C.), BMC 024, AR-Hemiobol/Tetartemorion, Bunch of grape,
avers: Helmeted head of Athena right.
reverse: Grape bunch within a linear circle.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 6,0mm, weight: 0,27g, axes: 6h,
mint: Cilicia, Soloi (Pompeiopolis), date: c. 410-375 B.C., ref: BMC 024,
Q-0013 commentsquadrans02/11/19 at 02:13Robin Ayers: great coin!

Mysia, Lampsakos, (c. 500-450 B.C.), AR-Diobol, BMC 10 -14, Head of Athena left, #2Mysia, Lampsakos, (c. 500-450 B.C.), AR-Diobol, BMC 10 -14, Head of Athena left, #2
avers: No legend, Janiform archaic style female head, with a circular earring.
reverse: No legend, Head of Athena left, Corinthian helmet pushed back on the head, within incuse square.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 11mm, weight: 1,19g, axis: 4h,
mint: Mysia, Lampsakos, date: c. 500-450 B.C.,
ref: SNG von Aulock 1290; Rosen Coll. 524; SNG Paris 1126, BMC 10 -14,
Q-0021 commentsquadrans02/11/19 at 02:12Robin Ayers: I like this Janiform head!

Caracalla AR-Denarius, Not in RIC IV-I, RSC-195a,Caracalla AR-Denarius, Not in RIC IV-I, RSC-195a,
0h,18,1-19,1mm,2,95g2 commentsKaroly K202/08/19 at 03:16Robin Ayers: excellent coin and another great portrait of Carac...

Caracalla AR-Antoninianus, Not in RIC IV-I,Caracalla AR-Antoninianus, Not in RIC IV-I,
7h,21-23mm,5,65g3 commentsKaroly K202/08/19 at 03:16Robin Ayers: beautifully detailed (and very angry looking) port...

1794 AE Halfpenny Token. Chichester, SussexObverse: QUEEN ELIZABETH •. Three-quarter facing crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth I right, sceptre resting on her right shoulder.
Reverse: CHICHESTER HALFPENNY •. View of Chichester Cross; in exergue, 1794.
Edge: PAYABLE AT DALLY'S CHICHESTER + + + +.
Diameter 29mm | Die Axis 6
Dalton & Hamer: 15

This token was manufactured by Peter Kempson in Birmingham and the dies were engraved by Thomas Wyon. Little is known about the issuer of the token, seemingly to have been Dally and Son who were drapers in Chichester in the 18th century.

Chichester Cross is an elaborate perpendicular market cross standing at the intersection of the four principal streets in the centre of the city of Chichester, West Sussex. According to the inscription upon it, this cross was built by Edward Story, Bishop of Chichester from 1477 to 1503, but little is known for certain and the style and ornaments of the building suggest that it may date from the reign of Edward IV. It was apparently built so that the poor people should have somewhere to sell their wares, and as a meeting point. An earlier wooden cross had been erected on the same site by Bishop Rede (1369-1385). The stone cross, which underwent repairs during the reign of Charles II and again in 1746, still stands to this day.3 comments*Alex02/08/19 at 03:15Robin Ayers: such a fantastic portrait- love it!

RIC 0804 DomitianusObv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVII CENS PER P P, Radiate head right
Rev: VIRTVTI AVGVSTI / S C, Virtus standing right, foot on helmet, with spear and parazonium.
AE/Dupondius (27.88 mm 14.720 6h) Struck in Rome 95-96 A.D.
RIC 804 (C), BMCRE 479, BNF 512
Purchased from Henzen on MA Shops5 commentsFlaviusDomitianus02/08/19 at 03:14Robin Ayers: lovely, I really like the long neck portrait

22060 Aurelian/SolAurelian/Sol
Aurelian AE Ant Aurelian AD 270-275 AE Antoninianus
Obv: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG –
Radiate bust right, cuirassed.
Rev: ORIENS AVG
Sol advancing left, holding globe and right hand raised in salute; the captive on left is being tread upon, the other captive looks at this.
SXXI in Exergue
Mint:Ticinum 22.6mm 3.2g
Gobl 70a2 Ticinum2 commentsBlayne W02/08/19 at 03:13Robin Ayers: Really nice example!

035 Antoninus Pius (138-161 A.D.), RIC III 0546, Rome, AE-Sestertius, TR POT COS II, Fides standing right, S-C,035 Antoninus Pius (138-161 A.D.), RIC III 0546, Rome, AE-Sestertius, TR POT COS II, Fides standing right, S-C,
avers: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, Laureate head right.
reverse: TR POT COS II, Fides standing right, holding corn-ears and dish of fruit, S-C across the field.
exergue: S/C//--, diameter: 31,5-32,5mm, weight: 23,86g, axis: 5h,
mint: Rome, date: 139 A.D., ref: RIC III 546,
Q-0011 commentsquadrans02/08/19 at 03:13Robin Ayers: nice portrait!

494L Musidius Longus c.42 BC
AR denarius
Obv "CONCORDIA"
Veiled head of Concordia right
Rev "L MVSSIDIVS LONGVS"
Shrine of Venus Cloacina inscribed CLOACIN
Rome mint
Crawford 494/42a3 commentsmauseus02/08/19 at 03:10Robin Ayers: Really interesting reverse, great coin

Otho (69 A.D.)Egypt, Alexandria
Billon Tetradrachm
O: AYTOK MAPK OÎ˜â„¦NOÎ£ KAIÎ£ Î£EB, laureate head right, LA (year 1) lower right.
R: EÎ›EY-Î˜EPIA, Eleutheria (Liberty) standing left, wreath in extended right hand, scepter in left hand, leaning with left elbow on column, simpulum (ladle used for tasting and pouring sacrificial libations) left in lower left field.
12.58g
24.4mm
Milne 359; RPC I 5354 (5 spec.); Dattari 327; BMC Alexandria p. 25, 208; Curtis 238; Kampmann 18.6; Emmett 184

Ex. Jyrki Muona Collection

This variety with a simpulum on the reverse is much rarer than the same type without this control symbol. RPC reports only 5 specimens with the simpulum and 17 specimens without it. This variety is missing from the important collections in Cologne, Paris, and Milan, and we know of only one example offered at auction in the past two decades (CNG 76, 12 Sep 2007, lot 3152, VF, $430 plus fees).

Published on Wildwinds!6 commentsMat02/07/19 at 19:41Robin Ayers: a very nice addtion! there is something about thes...

091 Salonina (? - 268 A.D.), Antioch, RIC V-I 92, AE-Antoninianus, */-//--, IVNO REGINA, Juno standing left, #1091 Salonina (? - 268 A.D.), Antioch, RIC V-I 92, AE-Antoninianus, */-//--, IVNO REGINA, Juno standing left, #1
avers: SALONINA AVG, Diademed draped bust right on crescent.
reverse: IVNO REGINA, Juno standing left, holding scepter right and patera left. Peacock at feet left. Star in left field.
exergue: */-//--, diameter: 20,0-23,0mm, weight: 3,30 g, axis: 0h,
mint: Antioch, date: 253-260 A.D.,
ref: RIC V-I 92, Göbl 1619f, RSC 67, Sear 10641,
Q-0012 commentsquadrans02/07/19 at 19:26Robin Ayers: very nice Salonina! I love the drapery on Juno

RIC 0623b Domitianus.Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII CENS PER P P, laureate head right
Rev: COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC / S C (in exergue), Domitian standing left, sacrificing over altar; Flute and lyre players standing right (the second is near the altar); in background temple.
AE/As (28.88 mm 11.11 g 6h) Struck in Rome 88 A D
RIC 623a (C2), BMCRE 434-436, BNF 471-474
ex CNG Auction #84 lot 1007, from the John Bitner Collection4 commentsFlaviusDomitianus02/06/19 at 16:06Robin Ayers: Fantastic coin, the reverse detail is beautiful!

Julia Domna Denarius R: VestaObv. IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG, draped bust of Julia Domna right,
Rev. VESTA, Vesta standing left, holding Palladium and sceptre.
Sear 7108; RIC (Caracalla) 390; RSC 230.

All of the examples I have seen (only about 120+) have the reverse legend arranged 'V-E-S-T-A', or sometimes 'VE-S-T-A', whereas this example, perhaps uniquely for this die, has the arrangement 'VES-TA'.
In any case, a particularly attractive example, with a nicely detailed palladium. 1 commentsOldMoney02/05/19 at 23:50Robin Ayers: great portrait and interesting reverse legend brea...

Tranquillina (241 - 244 A.D.)Egypt, Alexandria
Billon Tetradrachm
O: CAB TPANKVΛΛINA CEB, diademed and draped bust right.
R: Homonoia standing left, raising arm and holding double cornuacopiae; in left field, L E. year 5 (241/2 A.D.)
12.5g
24mm
Milne 3420 Emmett 34499 commentsMat02/05/19 at 05:12Robin Ayers: fantastic photo and great coin, you have been a v...

Lucilla (162 - 182 A.D.)AR Denarius
O: LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F, Draped bust right.
R: CONCORDIA, Concordia standing facing, head left, holding patera and double cornucopiae.
Rome Mint
19mm
3.27g
RIC III 760.

Ex. Cabinet Numismatique, Genève.

Rare7 commentsMat02/05/19 at 05:10Robin Ayers: cherubic! love the portrait

Plautilla (202 - 205 A.D.)AR Denarius
O: PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE, Draped bust right, hair in bun behind.
R: HILARITAS, Hilaritas standing, holding palm branch and cornucopia.
Laodicea Mint
3.3g
18mm
RIC IV 371 (Caracalla) RSC 14

Scarce5 commentsMat02/05/19 at 05:08Robin Ayers: red rover, red rover, send Pautilla right over! :...

Julia Domna (193 - 217 A.D.)AR Denarius
O: IVLIA AVGVSTA, draped bust right.
R: CONCO-RDIA, Concordia seated left, patera in extended right, cornucopia in left.
Laodicea ad Mare (Latakia, Syria) mint, 196 - 202 A.D.
2.8g
19mm
RIC IV 637, Cohen 213 commentsMat02/05/19 at 05:06Robin Ayers: love this portrait and great patina

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 commentsMat02/05/19 at 05:05Robin Ayers: beautiful coin!

Faustina Jr. (146 - 175 A.D.)AR Denarius
O: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, Draped bust right, hair in bun at back of head.
R: AVGVSTI PII. FIL, Venus standing left, holding Victory and resting left hand on shield set on helmet.
Rome
18mm
3.3g
RIC (A. Pius) 93, 495a. Cohen 15.6 commentsMat02/05/19 at 05:04Robin Ayers: beautiful portrait

Aquilia Severa (220, & 221 - 222 A.D.)AR Denarius
O: IVLIA AQUILIA SEVERA AVG, Draped bust right.
R: CONCORDIA, Concordia standing facing, head left, holding double cornucopia and sacrificing with patera over altar to left; star to right.
Rome Mint
19mm
3.02g
RIC IV(part 2), pg 47, #226 (Elagabalus)

Scarcer with "Star in Right Field".1 commentsMat02/05/19 at 05:04Robin Ayers: nice example of this scarce empress! much nicer th...

MOESIA. Kallatis (3rd - 2nd Centuries B.C.)AR Drachm
O: Head of Herakles r., wearing lion skin head-dress.
R: KAΛΛATIA. Stalk of grain and club above; bow in case with quiver below.
4.62 grams.
20 mm
SNG Cop. 176. SNG BM 202.9 commentsMat02/05/19 at 05:03Robin Ayers: great example!

Krannon, Thessaly, Greece, (350 - 300 B.C.)Æ Dichalkon
O: Horseman galloping right, wearing petasos and chlamys.
R: “KR-AN/NO”, hydria (water carrying vessel) mounted on cart.
Krannon mint
4.605
17.4
Rogers Thessaly 197, SNG Cop 43, SGCV I 2073

It was customary in time of drought to take a sacred chariot with Hydria in procession through the City to supplicate Apollo for rain, and if a crow settled on the wheels, that was the sign that Apollo would grant the prayers of the faithful. -- Rev. Edgar Rogers in The Copper Coinage of Thessaly5 commentsMat02/05/19 at 05:02Robin Ayers: nice addition!

Histiaia, Euboia (340 - 330 B.C.)Silver Tetrobol
O: Head of nymph Histiaia right wearing an earring, hair bound in sakkos (sphendone) wreathed with vine
R: Nymph seated upon a stern of galley holding a mast with cross-piece (trophy stand), grapes on vine to left; wing on prow; IΣTIAI-EΩN
14mm
2.4g
BMC Central Greece p.127, 24-25; Sear 2495

Slightly overstruck. Die break on nose.

This type, from which the huge Histiaian issues of the following century are copied, commemorated the expulsion, with Athenian help, of the pro-Macedonian tyrant Philistides in 340 B.C5 commentsMat02/05/19 at 05:02Robin Ayers: love the reverse, I need to add this to my want li...

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