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Roman Empire, Agrippa, AsObv. M AGRIPPA L F COS III, Head left, wearing rostral crown.
Rev. S C, Neptune standing left, holding small dolphin and trident.
Mint: Rome, 37-41 AD.

29mm 11.34g

RIC Gaius 58; BMC Tiberius 161; RCV 1812.

Provenance:
Ex Dr. Eugen Merzbacher, Auction 15th November 1910, lot 1339.
Ex Münzen & Medaillen AG, Auction 43, 12th November 1970, lot 282.
Ex Frank Sternberg AG, Auction 3, 30th November 1973, lot 48.
Ex Sotheby's, Auction 7th March 1996, lot 151.
Ex Collection M.F. Price
Ex Stack's, Auction 3rd December 1996, lot 114.
Ex Noonans, Auction 5th December 2023, lot 253.

The very talented and ambitious Agrippa held high state positions at a young age. In his lightning career, he won important victories at the age of 27 as fleet chief for his closest friend Augustus. In the year 21 B.C. He married Julia, daughter of Augustus, who then declared him his co-regent and successor. Through his designated buildings - e.g. B. water pipes and thermal baths - Agrippa contributed significantly to the infrastructure of ancient Rome. The Pantheon in Rome is still admired today. At the age of only 51, he died due to an injury, a well-respected man in Campania.6 commentskcJan 18, 2024

Roman Republic, RRC191/1 VAL As Known examples of Rev Die YSosius posted an anonymous? As(RR0027) with an illegible legend. However, I think the die can be identified because the prow has certain oddities. Once the Rev is identified, I think the Obv can also. See if you think RR0027 has the same dies as the 2 asses in the image.2 commentsMar 13, 2023

BYZANTINE, Tiberius II Constantine (578 – 592) , Æ Pentanummium (5 Nummi) struck 579 – 582 at ConstantinopleObverse: D M TIB CONSTANT P P, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust facing right.
Reverse: Large Ч (= 5) within circle.
15mm | 0.7gms | Axis 6
SBCV: 438*AlexJan 23, 2023

Greek, Macedonian Kingdom, Alexander III (the great), TetradrachmTétradrachme, Alexandre le Grand, Cicilie (Tarse), 327-325 avant J.-C (Argent) Price 3016 300
Avers : Tête d'Héraklès à droite coiffée de la léonté.
Revers : AΛEΞANΔPOY. Zeus assis à gauche sur un trône et tenant un aigle. Dans le champ, un araire.
26mm
Originally uploaded by unregistered member*AlexJan 01, 2022

ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Julia DomnaJulia Domna
AE of Ilion, Troas
17mm, 3.36 g.
Obv: Draped bust right. Rev: IΛI E ΏN, Athena standing right with spear (?).
Bellinger T227 [needs verification].lawrence cMar 30, 2021

Roman Republic, Q. Minucius Thermus Denarius - Warriors in Combat (Crawf. 319/1)AR Denarius
Rome, 103 BC
3.89g

Obv: Helmeted head of a youthful Mars (L).

Rev: Two warriors in combat, a Roman soldier on left protecting a fallen comrade.
Q•THERM•MF (ligate) in exergue.

Crawford 319/1; Minucia 19; BMCRR Italy 653-6

From the Andrew McCabe Collection
Roma Numismatics E-Sale 71, 28/05/2020, Lot 803
ex. NAC Auction 106, 09/05/2018, Lot 393

This coin records the brave deeds of the moneyer's ancestor and namesake, Quintus Minucius Thermus who was elected consul in 193 and waged war against the Ligurians, defeating their forces near Pisa. He remained as proconsul in Liguria for 191–190. During this time it appears that he may have won the distinction of the corona civica, the second highest military award to which a Roman could aspire, by saving the life of a fellow citizen in battle through slaying an enemy on a spot not further held by the enemy army that day - this act being depicted on the reverse.

He may also have been the same Thermus who served as military tribune under Scipio in North Africa in 202 BC. Appian relates that about this time there was a cavalry engagement between the forces of Hannibal and those of Scipio near Zama, in which the latter had the advantage. Scipio, learning that Hannibal was short of supplies and was expecting a convoy, sent the military tribune, [Quintus Minucius] Thermus, by night to attack the supply train. Thermus took a position on the crest of a hill at a narrow pass, where he killed 4,000 Africans, took as many more prisoners, and brought the supplies to Scipio.2 commentsOptimo PrincipiMay 28, 2020

ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Mars Carrying Victory and Trophy (RIC 154)AR Denarius
Rome 103 AD
2.92g

Obv: Laureate head of Trajan (R) slight drapery on far shoulder.
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TRP COS V P P

Rev: Mars standing (L), holding Victory and trophy.
SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI

RIC 154; RSC 371; Reka Devnia hoard 9Optimo PrincipiMay 21, 2020

Roman Empire, Antoninus Pius Denarius - Column of Antoninus Pius (RIC 440, Aurelius)AR Denarius
Rome 161 AD
3.40g

Obv: Bareheaded bust of Antoninus Pius (R) with slight drapery.
DIVVS ANTONINVS

Rev: Column of Antoninus Pius, on low base surmounted by statue of Divus Antoninus, holding scepter
DIVO PIO

RIC 440 (Aurelius); RSC 353; BMC

From the "Benito Collection" of Ramón Sáenz de Heredia y Alonso (d.2016)
CNG Electronic Auction 468, 20/05/2020, Lot 458
ex. CNG Electronic Auction 107, 02/02/2005, Lot 177
ex. Coin Galleries, 07/08/1985, Lot 395.1 commentsOptimo PrincipiMay 21, 2020

Roman Empire, Antoninus Pius Denarius - Liberalitas (RIC 156)AR Denarius
Rome 147 AD
3.38g

Obv: Laureate head of Antoninus Pius (R).
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP

Rev: Liberalitas standing (L) holding abacus or coin dispenser and cornucopia, LIB IIII below.
TR POT COS IIII

RIC 156; RSC 490

From the "Benito Collection" of Ramón Sáenz de Heredia y Alonso (d.2016)
CNG Electronic Auction 468, 20/05/2020, Lot 455
1 commentsOptimo PrincipiMay 21, 2020

Roman Empire, Pupienus Antoninianus - Clasped Hands, Caritas Mutua (RIC 10b)AR Antoninianus
Rome 238 AD
4.90g

Obv: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Pupienus (R).
IMP CAES PVPIEN MAXIMUS AVG

Rev: Clasped Hands
CARITAS MVTVA AVGG (Mutual charity/goodwill of the Emperors)

RIC 10b; RSC 3

From the "Benito Collection" of Ramón Sáenz de Heredia y Alonso (d.2016)
CNG Auction 114, 14/05/2020, Lot 961
ex. Busso Peus Auction 378, 28/04/2004, Lot 794
ex. Busso Peus Auction 318, 07/05/1987, Lot 1646

Marcus Clodius Pupienus Maximus Augustus ruled jointly with Balbinus for three months in 238, in revolt against Maximinus Thrax.
After their assassinations by the Praetorian Guard, the 13 year-old Gordian III was proclaimed sole emperor.Optimo PrincipiMay 15, 2020

Roman Empire, Constans IReverse Victorae With M contramark 1 commentsRui GApr 02, 2020

Roman Republic, L. Titurius Sabinus Denarius - Rape of the Sabine Women (Crawf. 344/1a)AR Denarius
Rome, 89 BC
3.82g

Obv: Bare head of King Titus Tatius (R),
TA (ligate) before, SABIN behind.

Rev: The Rape of the Sabine women;
Two Roman soldiers, facing each other, each carrying off a Sabine woman in his arms.
L•TITVRI below

Crawford 344/1a; Tituria 1; Sydenham 698; BMCRR Rome 2322-3

Roma Numismatics Auction 19, 27/03/2020, Lot 698
ex. NAC Auction 114 - Part I, 06/05/2019, Lot 419
ex. Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 94, 18/09/2013, Lot 973;
ex. Münzen & Medaillen AG Basel, List 316, September 1970, no. 26.3 commentsOptimo PrincipiMar 27, 2020

ROMAN EMPIRE, PHILIP I- AE Medallion-35mm-Cilicia,Tarsus- 244-249 AD- 28grmsOBV: AYT KAI IOY FILIPPON EYT EYC CE, P-P across fields, radiate, drapped and cuirassed bust right.
REV: TARCOY MHTROPOLEWC, A M K G B in fields, Spes standing left, holding flower and raising hem of robe.
Attribution: Lindgren I 1638; Lindgren III 923; SNG Tahberer 1626
Very rare issue.John C3Mar 15, 2020

Greek, Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. Circa 454-404 BC.
Head of Athena right, in crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, wearing round earring with central boss
Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square.

Kroll 8; Dewing 1591-8; SNG Copenhagen 31.

Diameter: 26 mm, 7h
Weight: 17.18g2 commentsJan 14, 2020

Roman Empire, Nero RIC 533Nero. AD 54-68. Æ As. Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck circa AD 66.

IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P P P, Bare head right, small globe at point of bust
GENIO-AVGVSTI, Genius standing half-left, sacrificing from patera over lighted altar and holding cornucopia.

RIC I 533; BMCRE 370; WCN 591.

Diameter: 30 mm
Weight: 9,44 g1 commentsJan 14, 2020

Roman Republic, A. Postumius Albinus Denarius Serratus - Hispania, Togate Figure with Legionary Eagle (Crawf. 372/2)AR Denarius Serratus
Rome, 81 BC
3.90g

Obv: Veiled head of Hispania (R)
HISPAN upward in field behind.

Rev: Togate figure standing (L), raising hand to legionary 'aquila' eagle, fasces with axe to right.

Crawford 372/2; Postumia 8; Sydenham 746; RBW 1393

NAC Auction 114 - Part II, 07/05/2019, Lot 1315
1 commentsOptimo PrincipiNov 28, 2019

GREEK, Brutus, Koson, StaterFull ID:
SKYTHIA. Geto-Dacians. Koson, mid 1st century BC. Stater (Gold, 20 mm, 8.35 g, 12 h). KOΣΩN Roman consul accompanied by two lictors advancing left; before, monogram. Rev. Eagle standing left on scepter, holding wreath in its right talon. Iliescu 1. RPC I 1701A. A lustrous and very sharply struck example. Virtually as struck.

From an American collection, formed in the early 2000s.
Ex-Leu Numismatik, Web Auktion 9, Lot 97

This coin used to be slabbed and received 5/5 twice, see here:
https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/4241215-001/NGCAncients/3 commentsIstinpolinNov 27, 2019

ROMAN EMPIRE, SEPTIMUS SEVERUS & JULIA DOMNA 200-201AD , 161a SILVER DENARIUS DOUBLE STRIKE SEPTIMUS SEVERUS & JULIA DOMNA 200-201AD ,
161a
SILVER DENARIUS
18MM
WEIGHT 3 GRMS
DIE AXIS - MEDALLIC
DOUBLE STRIKE

1 commentsNov 25, 2019

ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Trajan Tetradrachm - Eagle on Thunderbolt (Prieur 1487 this coin)AR Tetradrachm
Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria, 98-99 AD
14.98g

Obv: Laureate head of Trajan (R), wearing ornate ceremonial aegis.
ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙС ΝΕΡ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟС СΕΒ ΓΕΡΜ

Rev: Eagle standing facing on thunderbolt, head right and wings spread, with wreath in beak.
ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤ B

McAlee 427 (this coin); RPC 3512/1 (this coin); Prieur 1487 (Tyre, this coin)
Extremely Rare; only two examples known to Prieur and RPC, including this example.

This coin published in M. Prieur, A Type Corpus of The Syro-Phoenician Tetradrachms and Their Fractions from 57 BC to AD 253 (Lancaster, 2000)
This coin published in R. McAlee, The Coins of Roman Antioch (Lancaster, 2007)
This coin published in A. Burnett, M. Amandry, I. Carradice, Roman Provincial Coinage, vol. II (London and Paris, 1999)

Roma Numismatics Auction XVIII, Lot 760, 29/09/19
ex. Michel Prieur Collection
ex. Edward J. Waddell Ltd., Fixed Price List 48, October 1990, lot 66.3 commentsOptimo PrincipiSep 30, 2019

Roman Empire, Maximinus I Thrax as Augustus, AR Denarius. Early portrait resembling Severus Alexander.Rome 235-238 A.D. 2.96 - 21mm.

Obv: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG - Laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right.

Rev: PAX AVGVSTI - Pax standing left holding branch & sceptre.

RIC IV-II 12, RSC 31, BMC 5.Christian ScarlioliSep 17, 2019

ROMAN EMPIRE, CLAUDIUS I, AE DupondiusObv: Claudius facing to the left.
Rev: Ceres seated left. CERES AVGVSTI
approximately 29mm in diameter and weighs 12g
Aug 01, 2019

Roman Empire, Herennius Etruscus Antoninianus - Herennius as Prince of Youth (RIC 147c)AR Antoninianus
Rome 250-251 AD
4.84g

Obv: Radiate and draped bust of Herennius Etruscus as Caesar (R).
Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C

Rev: Herennius, as prince of the youth, standing (L) in military attire, holding baton and transverse spear.
PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS

RIC 147c; RSC 26

Leu Numismatik Auction 4, Lot 715, 25/05/19

Herennius Etruscus (227-251 AD) was the elder son of Trajan Decius. He became Caesar in 250 and Augustus in 251, the year he and his father were killed by the Goths at the Battle of Abritus; the first time a Roman Emperor was killed in battle against barbarians. The catastrophic battle against the Gothic king Cniva was fought near Abritus in the Roman province of Moesia Inferior (modern Razgrad, Bulgaria).
1 commentsOptimo PrincipiMay 26, 2019

Roman Empire, Macrinus Denarius - Macrinus Seated Holding Globe (RIC 27a)AR Denarius
Rome, March-June 218 AD
2.89g

Obv: Laureate and draped bust of Macrinus (R).
IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG

Rev: Macrinus, togate, seated (L), holding globe and parazonium or sceptre.
P M TR P II COS P P

RIC 27a; BMC 47; RSC 51

Leu Numismatik Auction 4, Lot 680, 25/05/19
Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles Auction 106, Lot 1565, 04/09/18
ex. William Mills Collection of Roman Coins3 commentsOptimo PrincipiMay 26, 2019

Roman Empire, Antoninus Pius Denarius - Aequitas (RIC 177)AR Denarius
Rome 148-149 AD
3.36g

Obv: Laureate head of Antoninus Pius (R).
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XII

Rev: Aequitas standing front, head to left, holding scales and cornucopiae.
COS IIII

RIC 177; BMC 654; RSC 240

Leu Numismatik Auction 4, Lot 648, 25/05/19
Leu Numismatik Auction 1, Lot 219, 25/10/17
ex. Yves Gunzenreiner Collection
1 commentsOptimo PrincipiMay 26, 2019

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 PrincipiMay 06, 2019

ROMAN EMPIRE, Gordian IIIgordian III on horseRonaldApr 30, 2019

ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Vesta Seated (RIC 9)AR Denarius
Rome 98-99 AD
3.52g

Obv: Laureate head of Trajan (R), wearing aegis.
MP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM

Rev: Vesta seated (L), holding patera and torch.
PM TRP COS II PP

RIC 9; BMC 26; RSC 203

Roma Numismatics E-Sale 55, Lot 756, 18/04/19
ex. Michael Kelly Collection of Roman Silver Coins
ex. Numismatica Ars Classica 40, Lot 696, 16/05/072 commentsOptimo PrincipiApr 18, 2019

ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Victory Sacrificing over Altar (RIC 67)AR Denarius
Rome 102 AD
3.46g

Obv: Laureate head of Trajan (R)
IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM

Rev: Victory standing (L), holding palm frond, sacrificing out of patera over lit and garlanded altar to left.
PM TRP COS IIII PP

RIC 67; Woytek 131a; BMC 125; RSC 248a

Roma Numismatics Auction XVII, Lot 736, 28/03/19
ex. Michael Kelly Collection of Roman Silver Coins2 commentsOptimo PrincipiMar 29, 2019

S.1257 William I the Conqueror (PAXS penny, London)William I the Conqueror, king of England (1066-1087)
PAXS penny (moneyer: Alfred, mint: London, 1083-1086?)

A/ +PILLELM RE; crowned bust facing, sceptre to right; clasp on shoulder
R/ +IELFRE ON LVNDN; cross with the letters PAXS in circles in the angles

silver, 1.40 g, diameter 18 mm, die axis 6h

2 commentsFeb 28, 2019

Roman Republic, L. Papius Denarius Serratus (2) - Juno Sospita with Griffin (Crawf. 384/1) AR Denarius
Rome, 79 BC
3.84g

Obv: Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; symbol (tall cup) behind

Rev: Griffin springing right; symbol (one handled jug) below; L• PAPI in exergue.

Crawford 384/1; RSC Papia 1, Grueber type 11

Roma Numismatics E-Sale 52, Lot 679
From the R.C. Vermeer Collection;
Naville Numismatics 34, 17 September 2017, lot 422.
ex. Elvira Clain Stefanelli (1914-2001) collection, curator of the National Numismatics Collection at the Smithsonian3 commentsOptimo PrincipiJan 19, 2019

Roman Republic, Anonymous Roma Denarius - Dioscuri Galloping (Syd 311)AR Denarius
Rome, after 211 BC
4.21g

Obv: Helmeted head of Roma (R), behind, X.

Rev: The Dioscuri galloping (R); below, ROMA in linear frame.

Sydenham 311. RBW –. Crawford 53/2.

Naville Numismatics Auction 45, Lot 374
ex. Elvira Clain Stefanelli (1914-2001) collection, curator of the National Numismatics Collection at the Smithsonian.

An example of the earliest denarius coinage from its first production in the last part of the 3rd and early 2nd centuries BC. Rome overhauled its coinage around 211 BC and introduced the denarius, containing an average 4.5 grams, or 1/72 of a Roman pound, of silver. The word dēnārius is derived from the Latin dēnī "containing ten", as its value was originally of 10 assēs. It formed the backbone of Roman currency throughout the Roman Republic.2 commentsOptimo PrincipiDec 11, 2018

Roman Empire, Julia Mamaea Denarius - Felicitas (RIC 335)AR Denarius
Rome, 222-235 AD
3.43g

Obv: Diademed and draped bust of Julia Mamaea (R)
IVLIA MAMAEA AVG

Rev: Felicitas standing front, head to left, legs crossed, holding caduceus in her right hand and leaning on column with her left elbow.
FELICITAS PVBLICA

RIC 335, BMC 483, Cohen 17

Leu Numismatik Web Auction 6, Lot 1062
ex. Maggiore Collection, formed in the late 1970s to early 2000s.

Julia Avita Mamaea (180–235) was the second daughter of Julia Maesa, a powerful Roman woman of Syrian origin, and Syrian noble Gaius Julius Avitus Alexianus. She was a niece of empress Julia Domna and sister of Julia Soaemias Bassiana (mother of Elegabalus). She was born and raised in Emesa (modern Homs, Syria). She was the mother of Roman Emperor Alexander Severus and served as regent of Rome and de facto ruler during her son's reign.

In 232, mother and son were sent north to deal with a German attack. Alexander so alienated the Rhine legions by his lack of military prowess and his inflexibility towards pay that the troops proclaimed Maximinus Thrax as emperor in 235. Troops sent to kill Alexander found him clinging to his mother in a tent. Mother and son were butchered together, ending the Severan dynasty.3 commentsOptimo PrincipiDec 09, 2018

Roman Republic, M. Volteius Denarius - Hercules and the Erymanthian Boar (Crawf. 385/2)AR Denarius
Rome, 78 BC
3.87g

Obv: Head of young Hercules (R), wearing lion’s skin headdress

Rev: Erymanthian Boar charging right
VOLTEI•M•F in exergue

Bab. 2; BMC 3158; Crawf. 385/2; Syd. 775.

Künker Auction 312, Lot 2669

The monstrous, wild Erymanthian boar lived on Mount Erymanthos in Arcadia, a haunt of Artemis. For his fourth labour, Hercules was given the task to capture him and finally succeeded in doing so, by luring the animal into deep snow where it tired. He brought the boar alive to his client Eurystheus, who was so frightened he hid in a bronze wine jar.2 commentsOptimo PrincipiOct 08, 2018

Medieval, England, EDWARD I (1272 - 1307), AR Penny minted at London in 1279.Obverse: EDW REX ANG DNS HYB. Crowned bust of Edward I facing within circle of pellets.
Reverse: CIVITAS LONDON. Long cross dividing legend into quarters, trefoil in each quarter of inner circle.
Diameter: 19mm | Weight: 1.3gms | Die Axis: 11
SPINK: 1382

Undated Penny, type 1c. Edward I began a major recoinage in 1279 which consisted not only of pennies and new round half-pennies and farthings, but also introduced a new denomination, a fourpenny piece called the "Groat".
*AlexOct 07, 2018

Roman Empire, Philip I Antoninianus - Cippus Inscribed COS III, Roman Millennium (RIC 24c)AR Antoninianus
Rome 248 AD
4.43g

Obv: Radiate draped bust of Philip I (R)
IMP PHILIPPVS AVG

Rev: Column or cippus inscribed COS III
SAECVLARS AVGG

RIC 24c, RSC 193

ex. stock E. Bourgey Paris 1961.
The numismatic firm of Bourgey of Paris was founded by the famed dealer, Etienne Bourgey in 1895. After the war, his son Emile Bourgey took over as director, and in 1993 the third generation came forward with Sabine Bourgey. Le Cabinet Bourgey Numismatique still operates from No.7 Rue Drouot, Paris, to this day.

The most noteworthy event of the reign of Marcus Julius Philippus "The Arab", was the celebration in 248 AD of the millennium anniversary of the foundation of Rome, one thousand years on from the legendary foundation date of 753 BC, held in conjunction with the Saecular Games. Lavish games and other spectacles were staged for the amusement of the Roman populace and an extensive series of coins was issued to commemorate the occasion. Ironically, the year 248 was extremely unsettled, with four separate rebellions braking out within the ranks of the army. However, none of them could lure Philip from the capital, where he initiated prolonged celebrations. The festivities would not last though; Philip was defeated by Decius at the Battle of Verona the following year, where he and his eleven year old son were killed.

2 commentsOptimo PrincipiSep 30, 2018

Roman Republic, M. Sergius Silus Denarius - Horseman Holding Severed Head (Syd. 544)AR Denarius
Rome, 115-16 BC
3.85g

Obv: Helmeted head of Roma (R), behind, ROMA * and before, EX·S·C

Rev: Horseman rearing (L), holding sword and a severed head in hand; below horse, Q / M·SERGI and in exergue, SILVS.

Sydenham 544, RBW 1115, Crawford 286/1

ex. NAC Auction 83, Collection of a Student and his Mentor III, 20th May 2015, Lot 302
ex. Nicolas Collection, Etienne-Paul Nicolas (1904-1981), Leu 17, 3rd May 1977, Nicolas, Lot 195.

3 commentsOptimo PrincipiSep 30, 2018

Roman Republic, Anonymous AR Didrachm (Quadrigatus) - Janiform head and Jupiter in Quadriga (Crawf. 30/1)AR Didrachm (Quadrigatus)
Uncertain mint, 225-214 BC
6.57g, 22mm

Obv: Laureate head of youthful Janus or Dioscuri

Rev: Jupiter holding sceptre and brandishing thunderbolt, in quadriga driven to right by Victory; ROMA incuse on raised tablet below.

Crawford 30/1; RSC 23; Sydenham 64b

Roma Numismatics Auction XVI, 498
From a private Swiss collection, outside of Italy prior to January 2011.7 commentsOptimo PrincipiSep 27, 2018

ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Providentia (RIC 363)AR Denarius
Rome 114-117 AD
3.45g

Obv: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust (R)
IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC

Rev: Providentia standing (L), pointing at globe below and holding sceptre, resting elbow on column.
PRO-VID across field.
PARTHICO PM TRP COS VI PP SPQR

RIC 363 RSC 314

Naville Numismatics Auction 43, Lot 460
Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel fixed price list 391, 1 July 1977, lot 233 commentsOptimo PrincipiSep 25, 2018

PARTHIA/PERSIA, Sasanian Ardashir ISASANIAN KINGDOM: Ardashir I, 224-241, AR drachm (4.30g), G-10, pellet to right of the king's crown1 commentsarash pAug 19, 2018

PARTHIA/PERSIA, Arab Sasanian Abd Allah b. al-ZubayrARAB-SASANIAN: 'Abd Allah b. al-Zubayr, 680-692, AR drachm (3.93g), DA+P (Fasa), YE60, A-16, pellet at 11:30 in reverse margin
Some traces of horn silver1 commentsarash pAug 19, 2018

GREEK, Macedonia, Alexander III drachmweight: 4.24 gram
arash pAug 19, 2018

ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Felicitas holding Caduceus and Cornucopia (RIC 332) (2)AR Denarius
Rome, 116-117 AD
3.4g

Obv: Laureate draped bust right
IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC

Rev: Felicitas standing left, holding cornucopia and caduceus.
PARTHICO PM---TR P COS VI PP SPQR

RIC 332, Woytek 570v

Numismatik Naumann 67, lot 4862 commentsOptimo PrincipiJul 01, 2018

ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Felicitas holding Caduceus and Cornucopia (RIC 332)AR Denarius
Rome, 116-117 AD
3.20g

Obv: Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.
IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC

Rev: Felicitas standing left, holding cornucopia and caduceus.
PARTHICO P---M TR P COS VI PP SPQR

RIC 332, Woytek 570x

Numismatik Naumann 67, lot 4871 commentsOptimo PrincipiJul 01, 2018

Roman Empire, Domitian Denarius - Eagle Grasping Thunderbolt (RIC 144)AR Denarius
Rome, 82-83 AD
3.59g

Obv: Laureate head (R), IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M

Rev: Eagle standing facing, with open wings, head turned L, grasping thunderbolt in its talons.
IVPPITER CONSERVATOR

RIC 144, BMC 52, C. 320

From the Ernst Ploil collection, Vienna
NAC Auction 101 (Ploil) 24 October 2017, lot 228
ex Lanz sale 102, 2001, 522.
4 commentsOptimo PrincipiJun 16, 2018

ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Virtus (RIC 354)AR Denarius
Rome, 116 AD
3.21g

Obv: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust (R)

Rev: VIRTUS standing (R) with bare left breast and foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium.
PM TRP COS VI PP SPQR

RIC 354, RSC 274var, Woytek 524f, citing only six specimens.

Acquired by a collector from Rino Barzan, Turin in October 1966

Naville Numismatics Auction 40
3 commentsOptimo PrincipiJun 06, 2018

Roman Republic, L. Sempronius Pitio Denarius - Dioscuri Galloping (Syd 402)AR Denarius
Rome, 148 BC
3.75g

Obv: Helmeted head of Roma (R), behind, PITIO and below chin, X

Rev: The Dioscuri, Castor and Pollox, galloping (R) below horses,
L.SEMP and below ROMA in partial tablet.

Sydenham 402, Crawford 216/1, RBW 926

Naville Numismatics Auction 402 commentsOptimo PrincipiJun 06, 2018

Roman Empire, Nerva Denarius - Fortuna Standing (RIC 4)AR Denarius
Rome, 96 AD
3.29g

Obv: Laureate head (R) IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II P P

Rev: Fortuna standing (L), holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left
FORTVNA – AVGVST

RSC 59, BMC 10, RIC 4

From the Ernst Ploil collection, Vienna

NAC Auction 106 (Collection of a Perfectionist), lot 606
ex NAC 95, 2016, (Ploil) 193
ex UBS 53, 2002, 176 (Union Bank of Switzerland)3 commentsOptimo PrincipiMay 09, 2018

Roman Republic, L. Papius Denarius Serratus - Juno Sospita with Griffin (Crawf. 384/1)AR Denarius
Rome, 79 BC
3.93g

Obv: Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; symbol (stick with strap?) behind

Rev: Griffin springing right; symbol (bowling ninepin?) below; L• PAPI in exergue.

Crawford 384/1; RSC Papia 1 (symbols 44); Grueber type 96

Roma Numismatics Auction XV, 380
ex. Roma Numismatics Auction VI, 765. 3 commentsOptimo PrincipiApr 06, 2018

Roman Republic, C. Naevius Balbus Denarius Serratus - Victory Riding in Triga (Crawf. 382/1b)AR Denarius Serratus
Rome, 79 BC
4.06g

Obv: Diademed head of Venus (R) wearing earrings and necklace, behind S.C - "Senatus Consulto"

Rev: Victory in prancing triga (R); above, TXV and in exergue, C·NAE·BALB

Virtually as struck and Fleur de Coin.

Sydenham 769b. RBW 1410. Crawford 382/1b.

ex. Elvira Clain Stefanelli (1914-2001) collection, curator of the National Numismatics Collection at the Smithsonian

Minted under Sulla's rule, the coin honours Venus, who Sulla is known to have worshipped. Behind her portrait is the abbreviation Sâˆ™C - “Senatus Consulto”, a rarity on silver coinage, indicating it was minted by special permission of the Senate.
The incredibly struck reverse shows the winged goddess Victory holding the reins to a rarely depicted "triga", or three-horse chariot, prancing delightfully across the coin. Note the exquisite and playful rendering of the horses, even showing the details of their harnesses.
Some believe the triga may allude to Sulla’s three major victories in Greece, Numidia and most notably in Asia Minor against Mithradates VI. Below can be seen the wonderfully ligatured name of the moneyer, C(aius) NAE(vius) BALB(us). This may be the same Balbus mentioned in Plutarch's dramatic description of the Battle of Colline Gate (29) "Balbus, sent forward by Sulla, rode at full speed with 700 horsemen. He paused just long enough to let the sweat of the horses dry off, then quickly bridled them again & attacked.."1 commentsOptimo PrincipiMar 12, 2018

Roman Republic, C. Mamilius Limetanus Denarius Serratus - Odysseus and his dog Argos (Crawf. 362/1)AR Denarius Serratus
Rome, 82 BC
4.09g

Obv: Draped bust of Mercury (R) wearing winged petasos hat, Caduceus behind. "A" control mark.

Rev: Odysseus walking right, holding staff and disguised as beggar, extends left hand to his dog Argos below.
C. MAMIL LIMETAN

Crawford 362/1, Mamilia 6, Sydenham 741

Ex Gorny & Mosch Auction 253, Lot 375
Ex Münzen & Medaillen AG Basel, Liste 546, August 1991, Nr. 44.7 commentsOptimo PrincipiMar 05, 2018

PARTHIA/PERSIA, Vologases III (c. A.D. 105-147), AR Drachm, struck at EcbatanaObv: bare-headed bust left with long, pointed beard wearing diadem with loop at the top and three ends; earring visible; border of dots
Rev: archer seated right on throne holding bow, below bow monogram 26; archer's seat omitted; blundered Greek legend
Weight: 3.69 g, Size: 21 mm, Rarity: R
Ref: Sellwood 78.3
Originally uploaded by Jorge C*AlexJan 31, 2018

PARTHIA/PERSIA, Vologases IV (c. 147-191 A.D.), AR Drachm, minted in EcbatanaObv: bearded bust of king left, wearing diademed tiara with ear flap and hooked appendages, diadem ends as three lines; border of dots.
Rev: beardless archer, wearing kyrbasia and cloak, seated right on throne; in right hand, bow; in front, no pellet above bow, below bow monogram 26; Pahlavi inscription: VoLGaŠI MaLKa, Greek inscription is Sellwood iv.
Ref: Shore 434; Sellwood 84.132
Weight: 3.53 g, Size: 20 mm
Originally uploaded by Jorge C*AlexJan 31, 2018

PARTHIA/PERSIA, Sinatruces (c. 77 - 70 B.C.), AR DrachmWeight: 3.99 g | Size: 20 mm | Minted in Rhegium
Obv: bearded bust left wearing tiara (T34i) decorated on side with fleur de lys, around crest with pairs of pellets on
stalks; behind bust, anchor symbol erased from die; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; empty cloak
sleeve pellet ended and reaching well below seat; no border; six-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ
ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ
Ref: Sellwood 33.4 ; Shore 113
Rarity: R1
Originally uploaded by Jorge C *AlexJan 31, 2018

PARTHIA/PERSIA, Phraates III (c. 70 - 57 B.C.), AR DrachmWeight: 3.83 g | Size: 21 mm | Minted in Ecbatana
Obv: bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow,
monogram [~~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ
ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ
Ref: Sellwood 38.3 ; Shore 169
Rarity: R
Originally uploaded by Jorge C *AlexJan 31, 2018

PARTHIA/PERSIA, Orodes II (c. 57 - 38 B.C.), AR DrachmWeight: 4.37 g | Size: 18 mm | Minted in Mithradatkart
Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; circular border of
pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below
bow,
monogram [ΑΤ]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ
ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ
Ref: Sellwood 43.1; Shore 214
Rarity: Common
Originally uploaded by Jorge C *AlexJan 31, 2018

ROMAN EMPIRE, Gallienus, August 253 - September 268 A.D.RB76153. Orichalcum sestertius, Göbl MIR 38dd, RIC V 248, Cohen V 1293, Hunter IV 33, SRCV III 10495, Nice gVF, excellent portrait, green patina, tight flan cutting off much legend, weight 10.962 g, maximum diameter 25.3 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 253 - 255 A.D.; obverse IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right; reverse VIRTVS AVGG (valor of the two emperors), Virtus standing left, wearing crested helmet and military garb, right resting hand on grounded shield, inverted spear vertical behind in left, S - C (senatus consulto) flanking across fieldJoe SermariniJan 29, 2018

ROMAN EMPIRE, Otho, 15 January 69 - 17 April 69 A.D.RS85563. Silver denarius, Muona Otho 10b; Butcher-Ponting-Muona 6; ANSCD 1958.217.1; BnF III 1; RIC I 1 (R3, 7 spec. known, all minted with the same die-pair), Nice VF, the best portrait and most attractive of the seven known specimens, light rose toning, a few light marks and spots of porosity, weight 3.272 g, maximum diameter 17.5 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 9 Mar - 17 Apr 69 A.D.; obverse IMP OTHO CAESAR AVG TRP, bare head right; reverse CERES AVG, Ceres standing left, grain-ears raised in right hand, cornucopia in left hand; rarest Otho denarius type; from the Jyrki Muona Collection, ex Glenn Woods (NYINC, 2002)Joe SermariniJan 29, 2018

Roman Republic, C. Calpurnius L.f. Frugi Denarius - Horseman Galloping (Crawf. 408/1b)AR Denarius
Rome, 67 BC
3.95g

Obv: Head of Apollo to right, his hair bound with fillet; behind, two pellets.

Rev: Horseman galloping right; above, uncertain control mark.
C PISO L F FRVG

Babelon (Calpurnia) 24. Crawford 408/1b. RBW -. Sydenham 860d.

Struck in high relief and with magnificent iridescent toning.

Leu Numismatik Web Auction 2, Lot 548, 03/12/17
Obolos (By Nomos) Web Auction 3, Lot 261, 15/11/15
Gorny & Mosch Auction 190, Lot 426, 11/10/105 commentsOptimo PrincipiDec 03, 2017

ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Felicitas with Altar (RIC 174var)AR Denarius
Rome, 106-107 AD
3.43g

Obv: Laureate head right, aegis on far shoulder.
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P

Rev: Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus in her right hand and cornucopiae with her left; to left at feet, garlanded altar.
SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI

BMC 198. Cohen 412. RIC 174 var. (differing bust type). Woytek 214c
With an unusually clear aegis.

Leu Numismatik Web Auction 2, Lot 624
H.D. Rauch Auction 86, Lot 7262 commentsOptimo PrincipiDec 03, 2017

Roman Empire, Caracalla, Denarius - Sol Rector Orbis (RIC 39a)AR Denarius
Rome, 199-200 AD
3.43g

Obv: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS

Rev: Sol, radiate, standing left, holding globe in his right hand and inverted spear with his left
RECTOR ORBIS

BMC 165, RSC 542, RIC 39a

Leu Numismatik Auction 1
3 commentsOptimo PrincipiOct 26, 2017

Roman Empire, Marcus Aurelius Denarius - Providentia (RIC 176)AR Denarius
Rome, 168-169 AD
3.27g

Obv: Laureate bust right.
ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX.

Rev: Providentia standing left, holding long scepter with left hand and rod with her right. Globe at her feet.
TR P XXII IMP IIII COS III

BMC 456 RSC 890 RIC 176

Leu Numismatik Auction 1
Numismatik Naumann Auction 242 commentsOptimo PrincipiOct 25, 2017

ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Virtus (RIC 203)AR Denarius
Rome, 103-105 AD
3.03g

Obv: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P.

Rev: Virtus, goddess of bravery, standing (R) holding upturned spear and parazonium, right foot on helmet.
SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI

RSC 402c RIC 203 (?) Woytek 197f (9 spec. known)

Rare variant with cuirassed bust.
ex. Silbury Coins4 commentsOptimo PrincipiSep 24, 2017

Byzantine, Alexius I. Comnenus (1081-1118 A.D.), SB 1931, AE-Tetarteron, C/AΛ/Φ/Δ//--, Thessalonica, Jewelled cross,B 060 Alexius I. Comnenus (1081-1118 A.D.), SB 1931, AE-Tetarteron, C/AΛ/Φ/Δ//--, Thessalonica, Jewelled cross, #1
avers: TW KOMHN, Crowned facing bust of Alexius, wearing loros, holding cross-tipped sceptre and cross on globe.
reverse: Jewelled cross with globe at each end, X in centre, on two steps, C-Φ/AΛ-Δ in the corners, clockwise from top left.
exergue: C/AΛ/Φ/Δ//--, diameter: 19,0-21,5mm, weight: 3,75g, axis: 6h,
mint: Thessalonica, date: A.D., ref: SB 1931,
Q-0011 commentsquadransSep 09, 2017

GREEK, Baktria, Azes II, DrachmMoneda bilingüe de 15 mm y 2,42 g acuñada en tiempos del soberano indoescita Azes II (entre el 35 a.C. y el 5 d.C.), en Bactria.
Anverso: Azes II a caballo, levantando su mano y sosteniendo un látigo. Leyendas en griego BAÎ£IÎ›EÎ©Î£ BAÎ£IÎ™Î›EÎ©N MEÎ“AÎ›XOY AZOY (Gran Rey Azes).
Reverso: Atenea con lanza y Nike alada, rodeada por las leyendas Maharajasa rajadirajasa mahatasa Ayasa escritas en jaroshti, que indican lo mismo del anverso. Con monogramas en el campo.

Bilingual coin measuring 15 mm and weighing 2.42 gms minted by King Azes II in Bactria between 35 B.C. and 5 A.D.
Obverse: Azes II on horseback, raising his hand and holding a whip. Legends in Greek BAÎ£IÎ›EÎ©Î£ BAÎ£IÎ™Î›EÎ©N MEÎ›AÎ›XOY AZOY (Great King Azes).
Reverse: Athena holding spear and Nike, surrounded by legends written in jaroshti, which mean the same as those on the obverse. Monograms in the field.

Originally uploaded by Pedro jose D*AlexAug 19, 2017

GREEK, ATTICA, Athens, ObolObolo de plata
449 - 420 a.C.
ANV: Atenea con casco acorazado
REV: Leyenda AQE, lechuza a derecha con rama de olivo y cuarto menguante

Originally uploaded by Pedro Jose D*AlexAug 19, 2017

GREEK, Apollonia Pontika, AR obolObolo de plata
450 - 400 A.c.
ANV: Esvastica con delfines en angulos
REV: Ancla del reves

Original upload by Pedro Jose D*AlexAug 19, 2017

GREEK, Apollonia Pontika, DiobolDiobolo de plata
450 - 350 a.C.
ANV: Cabeza de Gorgona ( Medusa )
REV: Ancla del reves con letra A y cangrejo

Original upload by Pedro Jose D*AlexAug 19, 2017

GREEK, Apollonia Pontika, HemiobolHemiobolo de plata
261 – 246 a.C.
ANV: Ancla
REV: Cruz con dos líneas paralelas en cada cuadrante

Original upload by Pedro Jose D*AlexAug 19, 2017

ROMAN EMPIRE, Marcus Aurelius, Silver DenariusStruck 165 AD, Rome mint, 19mm, 3.5g, VF, RIC III 142

OBVERSE: Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius, bearded, right. M[ARCUS] [AURELIUS] ANTONINVS AVG[USTUS] ARMENIACVS (Marcus Aurelius Antonius, the Revered One, Conqueror of the Armenians).

REVERSE: Goddess of the grain supply to the city of Rome, Annona, standing front, head left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopias in left hand; on left, modius (cylindrical headdress so called for its resemblance to the unit measure of grain); on right, ship. P[ONTIFEX] M[AXIMUS] TR[IBUNICIA] P[OTESTATE] XIX IMP[ERATOR] III COS III (Highest Priest, Tribune of the People for the 19th time, Imperium for the 3rd year, Consul for the 3rd time).mherbst81@gmail.comAug 15, 2017

Roman Republic, M. Plaetorius Cestianus - Curule Chair with Scorpion (Crawf. 409/2)AR Denarius
Rome, 67 BC
3.86g

Obv: Turreted and draped bust of Cybele to right; behind, forepart of a lion; to right, globe.
CESTIANVS

Rev: Curule chair; control mark to left, scorpion.
M PLAETORIVS AED CVR EX S C

Crawford 409/2 Sydenham 808

ex. Haeberlin Collection, Ernst Justus Haeberlin (1847-1925), Cahn & Hess, Frankfurt, 17th July 1933, Lot 2144.2

Cicero records that Plaetorius had been curule aedile (responsible for maintenance of temples "aedes" and regulation of public festivals) in his speech "Pro Cluentio", in which he describes arguing the case of Decimus Matrinius before the curule aediles Cestianus and Flaminius. This particular coin type refers to the Ludi Megalesiaci, games which honoured the goddess Cybele, and were presented by the curule aediles.

After serving as curule audile with senatorial authority to strike coins, Cestianus was recruited by Pompey to help him mint the 6,000 talents (24,000,000 denarii) of coins needed to pay troops for his extraordinary campaign against the Mediterranean pirates in 67 BC. 3 commentsOptimo PrincipiJun 25, 2017

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

Ex CNG, Ex Gorny & Mosch 204 (5 March 2012), lot 2102.4 commentsJun 21, 2017

ROMAN IMPERATORS, Augustus Plated Denarius - Bearded Barbarian Offering Vexillum (Hybrid, RIC 288/416)Plated Denarius
After 12 BC
3.16g

Obv: Diademed and draped bust of Feronia, r.
FERON TVRPILIANVS IIIVIR

Rev: Bearded barbarian, with cloak over shoulder, kneeling r. and offering vexillum.
CANINIVS GALLVS III VIR

RIC – For obverse: C 484. RIC 288 and for reverse: C 383. RIC 416.

ex. Elvira Clain Stefanelli (1914-2001) collection, curator of the National Numismatics Collection at the Smithsonian
ex. V.J.E. Ryan Collection, Valentine John Eustace Ryan (1883-1947) sold by Glendining & Co., 2nd April 1952, 5th Part, Lot 2060 (Plate coin)
ex. Haeberlin Collection, Ernst Justus Haeberlin (1847-1925), Cahn & Hess, Frankfurt, 17th July 1933, Lot 3259 (Plate coin) Sold to Spink for 26 Reichmarks.
ex. Lawrence Collection, Cyrus Jay Lawrence (1832-1908) and his son, Richard Hoe Lawrence (1858-1936) of Westchester, New York.

3 commentsOptimo PrincipiJun 20, 2017

Roman Imperators, Julius Caesar Denarius - Trophy of Gallic Arms (Syd 1015)AR Denarius
Mint moving with Julius Caesar in Spain, late 46-early 45 BC
3.75g

Obv: Diademed and draped bust of Venus left; small Cupid on shoulder; lituus to left, scepter to right

Rev: Trophy of Gallic arms and carnuces; below Gallic captive, possibly Vercingetorix, kneeling left with head right; to right Gallia seated right in attitude of mourning.
CAESAR

Crawford 468/2; CRI 59; Sydenham 1015; RSC 14.

NAC Auction 100

ex. Elvira Clain Stefanelli (1914-2001) collection, curator of the National Numismatics Collection at the Smithsonian

Possibly Lot 634 of Stack's 1971 Adams Collection sale.2 commentsOptimo PrincipiMay 31, 2017

Roman Republic, Q. Sicinius and C. Coponius (with Pompey) Denarius - Club of Hercules with Lionskin (Crawf. 444/1a)AR Denarius
Mint moving with Pompey in Asia, 49 BC
3.92g

Obv: Head of Apollo (R), hair tied with band; below, star
Q·SICINIVS – III·VIR

Rev: Club of Hercules upright on which hangs lion’s skin with head R; in L field, arrow and in R field, bow.
C·COPONIVS – PR·S·C

RSC Sicinia 1 & Coponia 1. Sydenham 939. Sear Imperators 3. RBW 1558. Crawford 444/1a.

NAC Auction 100, Lot 1569, 29/05/16

This denarius was minted by the moneyer Quintus Sicinius with the praetor Caius Coponius, somewhere on the campaign with Pompey c.49 BC. The legend identifies C. Caponius by his official position as praetor ('PR') and emphasises his and Pompey's claim to have Senate approval for this issue ('S.C'), in contrast to the renegade Caesar. Coponius led Pompey's Rhodian fleet and Caesar himself describes how Coponius harassed his fleet led by Mark Antony and hindered his Adriatic crossing to Dyrrachium, forcing him to an alternate landing at Lissus.3 commentsOptimo PrincipiMay 30, 2017

ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Trajan Tridrachm - Temple of Pergean Artemis (Syd 190)AR Tridrachm
Caesarea, Cappadocia or Bostra? 112-114 CE
10.29g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan with aegis (R)

Rev: Temple of Artemis, Distyle temple
containing cult shrine of Pergaean Artemis
Eagle visible in pediment.

Sydenham 190 RPC 40712 commentsOptimo PrincipiMay 05, 2017

Roman Republic, Caius Postumius Denarius - Running Hound (Syd 785a)AR Denarius
Rome, 74 BC
3.90g

Obv: Draped bust of Diana (R), bow and quiver over shoulder.

Rev: Hound running (R), spear below, C·POSTVMI

Sydenham 785a Crawford 394/1b.

Rarer variant without T-A monogram below name of moneyer.

Double die-match with BMC Charles A. Hersh denarius.

ex. Elvira Clain Stefanelli (1914-2001) collection, curator of the National Numismatics Collection at the Smithsonian1 commentsOptimo PrincipiMay 05, 2017

Roman Empire, City Commemorative, Urbs Roma, Follis, TrierCommemorative Series. AD 330-354. Æ Follis (17mm, 2.61 g, 6h).
Treveri (Trier) mint, 2nd officina. Struck under Constantine I, AD 332-333. Helmeted and mantled bust of Roma left / She-wolf standing left, head right, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus; two stars above; TR•S. RIC VII 542; LRBC 65. EF, gray-brown patina.

From the collection of the MoneyMuseum, Zurich. Ex Münz Zentrum Köln 104 (6 September 2000), lot 613.1 commentsLeoMay 04, 2017

Roman Republic, Gaius Vibius Pansa Denarius - Ceres with Torches and Plough (Syd 946)AR Denarius
Rome, 48 BC
3.77g

Obv: Ivy-wreathed head of Liber (R)
PANSA

Rev: Ceres walking (R) with torch in each hand; before plough.
C·VIBIVS·CF·CN

Sydenham 946. Sear Imperators 21. RBW 1573. Crawford 449/2.

ex. Elvira Clain Stefanelli (1914-2001) collection, curator of the National Numismatics Collection at the Smithsonian2 commentsOptimo PrincipiFeb 28, 2017

Roman Republic, Quinarius - Dioscuri GallopingAR Quinarius
Apulia, 211-210 BC
2.11g

Obv: Helmeted head of Roma R; behind V = value of 5 asses

Rev. The Dioscuri galloping r.; below, MT; in exergue, ROMA.

Sydenham 183. RBW 465. Crawford 103/2b.

ex. E.E. Clain-Stefanelli Collection2 commentsOptimo PrincipiJan 23, 2017

Roman Empire Provincial, Nerva Tetradrachm - Eagle Standing (Dattari 639)Egypt, Alexandria, 96-98 AD (year 1)
12.57g

Obv: Laureate head of Nerva, AVT NEPOVA KAIΣ ΣEB

Rev. Eagle standing R, in field, L-A.

Dattari 639. Geissen 429.5 commentsOptimo PrincipiJan 23, 2017

Roman Republic, Q. Marcius Libo Denarius - Dioscuri Galloping (Syd 395)AR Denarius
Rome, 148 BC
3.65g

Obv: Helmeted head of Roma R, behind, LIBO and below chin, X

Rev: The Dioscuri, Castor and Pollox, galloping R below horses,
Q·MARC and ROMA in partial tablet.

Sydenham 395. Crawford215/1. RBW 915

ex. Elvira Clain Stefanelli (1914-2001) collection, curator of the National Numismatics Collection at the Smithsonian
Stacks 1979 LOT 1113
Bequeathed to James Madison University after Sawhill's death and sold again by Stacks.
Stacks March 5/6 1971 LOT 409 sold to John A. Sawhill (1892-1976) of James Madison University.
ex. Massachusetts Historical Society
ex. Adams Presidential Family Numismatic Collection4 commentsOptimo PrincipiNov 29, 2016

ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Trajan Tetradrachm - Eagle Holding Wreath (Prieur 1491)AR Tetradrachm
Phoenicia, Tyre 98-99 AD
12.82g

Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan (R), wearing ornate ceremonial aegis,
light graffito in field

Rev: EAGLE standing on grain ear, head right, holding wreath in beak

ex. Naville Numismatics

Prieur 14913 commentsOptimo PrincipiNov 03, 2016

Roman Empire, Augustus Denarius - Mars with Vexillum and Parazonium (RIC 148)AR Denarius
Colonia Patricia (?) 18-16 BC
3.73g

Obv: Bare head of Augustus (R)
SPQR IMP CAESARI

Rev: Mars helmeted and cloaked standing l., holding vexillum; parazonium over l. shoulder
VOT P SVSC PRO SAL ET RED I O M SACR

RIC 148(?). C 327
Same Obv die as BMC 4457
Same Rev die as BMC 4459

ex. E.E. Clain-Stefanelli Collection3 commentsOptimo PrincipiOct 23, 2016

ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Dacian with Trophy of Arms (RIC 221)AR Denarius
Rome, 103-111 AD
3.16g

Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Rev: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI.
Trophy of arms; below, bound captive seated right in attitude of mourning.

Woytek 190f; RIC 221.

1 commentsOptimo PrincipiOct 09, 2016

Roman Imperators, Octavian Denarius - Pax (RIC 252)AR Denarius
Brundisium or Rome, circa 32-29 BC
3.43g

Obv: Bare head of Octavian (R)

Rev: Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive branch and cornucopiae
CAESAR DIVI F

RIC 252 BMC 605

Künker Auction 280, 466
Ex. Hannelore Scheiner collection
Sear, The History and Coinage of the Roman Imperators 49-27 BC, London 1998, Nr. 399.7 commentsOptimo PrincipiOct 03, 2016

ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Genius Sacrificing (RIC 185)AR Denarius
Rome, 103-107 CE
3.29g

Obv: Heroic bust showing bare chest of Trajan left, slight drapery on near shoulder.
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P

Rev: Genius standing facing, head left, sacrificing out of patera over altar at his feet to left, holding cornucopiae.
S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI

RIC 185, Woytek 217q; BMC p. 60, note; RSC 394f.

Extremely Rare left facing portrait6 commentsOptimo PrincipiOct 02, 2016

ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Abundantia (RIC 165)AR Denarius
Rome, 103-111 AD
3.24g

Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P.
Laureate bust right, wearing aegis.

Rev: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI.
Abundantia standing left, holding cornucopia and grain ears over modius to left; garlanded prow to right.

Woytek 212c; RIC 165.

Numismatik Naumann (formerly Gitbud & Naumann), Auction 46, Lot 597, 11/09/161 commentsOptimo PrincipiSep 14, 2016

ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Fourrée Denarius - VictoryFourree Denarius
Imitating Rome, 103-111 CE

Obv: Laureate draped bust of Trajan (R)
IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPIMO AVG [...].

Rev:Victory advancing left above Dacian shields, holding wreath and palm.
COS V P P S P O R OPTIMO PRIMC

Cf. Woytek 282 (for prototype); cf. RIC 131 (same).

The slightly blundered legends, muling of types and appearance of a more base metal core leads to the conclusion of a likely fourrée.

Imitating RIC 1311 commentsOptimo PrincipiSep 12, 2016

Byzantine, Alexius I. Comnenus (1081-1118 A.D.), SB 1929, AE-Tetarteron, IC/XC//--, Thessalonica, #1B 060 Alexius I. Comnenus (1081-1118 A.D.), SB 1929, AE-Tetarteron, IC/XC//--, Thessalonica, #1
avers: +AΛZI ΔECΠ, crowned bust of Alexius facing, wearing jewelled chlamys, holding cross-tipped sceptre and cross on globe (left picture).
reverse: IC-XC to left and right of nimbate bust of Christ facing, holding book of gospels and raising right hand ( right picture).
exergue: IC/XC//--, diameter: 17,5-19,5mm,weight: g, axis: h,
mint: Thessalonica, date: 1092-1118 A.D., postreform, ref: SB-1929, Grierson-1055,
Q-0012 commentsquadransAug 08, 2016

GREEK, Macedonian Kingdom, Alexander III the Great, AR Tetradrachm, Babylon, Price 3626MACEDONIA. Alexander the Great. Tetradracma . Therma ( Thessalonica ) . 334-300 B.C. Cab. Alexander with Leonte . Zeus enthroned with eagle.
17'01 g . Hairlines in rev.
Price 3626.
Lifetime issue struck in Babylon 1 commentsJul 06, 2016

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