Classical Numismatics Discussion Members' Coin Collection Photo Gallery

Last additions

Provincial, Zela, Pontus, AE27, ZHAI Tω NTO YΠONAE27
AE
Roman Provincial: Zela, Pontus
Septimius Severus
Augustus: 193 - 211AD
Issued: 205 - 206AD
26.51mm 16.39gr 0h
O: [AY KAI] Λ CεΠTI [CεOYHPOC AYΓ]; Laureate head, right; beaded border.
R: ZHAI -Tω-NTO-YΠON; Tetrastyle temple, flaming altar within arched pediment, elaborate capitals; beaded border.
Exergue: εT PMB = LY142 = 205 - 206AD
Zela, Pontus Mint
Dalaison 9; SNG Cop -; BMC 2; SNG von Aullock -; RecGen 1.
Kybele Numismatics/Omer Kma Auction 1, Lot 71.
2/13/24 3/19/24Nicholas ZMar 20, 2024

Provincial, Amorium, Phrygia, AE25, AMOPIANΩNAE25
AE
Roman Provincial: Amorium, Phrygia
Julia Domna
B. ca. 170 - D. 217AD
Augusta: 193 - 217AD
Issued: ?
25.36mm 7.21gr 7h
O: IOYΛIA AYΓOYCTA; Draped bust, right; beaded border.
R: AMO-PIA-NΩN; Legend in three lines, within wreath; beaded border.
Amorium, Phrygia Mint.
Extremely Rare.
BMC -; SNG Cop -; Winterthur -; SNG Munchen -; SNG Leypold -; SNG von Aulock -; SNG Tubingen -; wwxls30414.
Kybele Numismatics/Omer Kma Auction 1, Lot 436.
2/13/24 3/19/24Nicholas ZMar 20, 2024

Provincial, Sardes, Lydia, AE23, CAPΔIANΩN B NεΩKOPΩNAE23
AE
Roman Provincial: Sardes, Lydia
Julia Domna
B. ca. 170 - D. 217AD
Augusta: 193 - 217AD
Issued: ?
22.92mm 5.39gr 6h
O: IOYΛIA CεBACTH; Draped bust, right; beaded border.
R: CAPΔIANΩN B NεΩKOPΩN; The infant Zeus, naked, sitting on the ground, beneath an eagle leaning left, head right, wings spread; beaded border.
Sardes, Lydia Mint.
GRPC Lydia 492; SNG Munchen 522; SNG von Aulock 3157.
Concordia Numismatic/Esra Ozgur Auction 12, Lot 266.
2/3/24 3/19/24Nicholas ZMar 20, 2024

Provincial, Perinthos, Thrace, AE24, ΠεPINΘIΩN NεΩKOPΩNAE24
AE
Roman Provincial: Perinthos, Thrace
Julia Domna
B. ca. 170 - D. 217AD
Augustus: 193 - 217AD
Issued: ?
23.58mm 6.72gr 6h
O: IOYΛIA ΔOMNA Cε; Draped bust, right; beaded border.
R: ΠεPIN-ΘIΩ-N NεΩKOPΩN; Tyche, standing facing, head left, holding patera in right hand, cornucopia on left arm; beaded border.
Perinthos, Thrace Mint.
BMC Thrace 34; Mionnet Supp. II, 1270; Schoenert-Geiss 538.
Concordia Numismatic/Ezra Ozgur Auction 12, Lot 1186.
2/3/24 3/19/24Nicholas ZMar 20, 2024

Provincial, Antioch, Pisidia, AE26, ANTHIOSAE26
AE
Roman Provincial: Antioch, Pisidia
Severus Alexander
Augustus: 222 - 235AD
26.00mm 10.12gr 8h
O: IMP CMA V SEV ALEXANDER AV; Laureate head, right; beaded border.
R: ANTHIOS; River god Anthios, reclined left on amphora set up on rock, holding cornucopia, palm branch behind; beaded border.
Exergue: ANTIOCH COL, below line.
Antioch, Pisidia Mint.
2/21/24 Not on Wildwinds.
KRZY XXIX 1/1; RPC -.
Nummitra Auctions/Kamil Igras Auction 15, Lot 368.
2/4/24 3/19/24Nicholas ZMar 20, 2024

Provincial, Epidauros, Argolis, Pelopponesus, AE16, IεPA εΠIΔAYPIOCAE16
AE
Roman Provincial: Epidauros, Argolis, Pelopponesus
Septimius Severus
Augustus: 193 - 211AD
Issued: ?
16.00mm 2.94gr 8h
O: [...] CεYHPOC; Laureate head, right; beaded border.
R: IεPA εΠIΔAYPIOC; Tyche standing facing head left, holding patera in right hand; cornucopia on left arm; beaded border.
Epidauros, Argolis, Pelopponesus Mint
cf. Santangelo II, Portici 7563.
Nummitra Auctions/Kamil Igras Auction 15, Lot 633.
2/4/24 3/19/24Nicholas ZMar 20, 2024

Provincial, Seleucis & Pieria, Syria, AE21, CεΛεYKεωN ΠIεPIAC ZεYCAE21
AE
Roman Provincial: Seleucis & Pieria, Syria
Septimius Severus
Augustus: 193 - 211AD
Issued: ?
21.00mm 8.16gr 6h
O: [AYTO KAI CεΠTI CεYHPOC] Cε; Laureate head, right.
R: CεΛε-YKεωN ΠIεPIAC ZεYC (Z is retrograde); Thunderbolt on table or stool; beaded border.
Seleucis & Pieria, Syria Mint.
BMC 49; SNG Munich 998.
Nummitra Auctions/Kamil Igras Auction 15, Lot 579.
2/4/24 3/19/24Nicholas ZMar 20, 2024

Provincial, Ilion, Troas, AE25, IΛIεΩNAE25
AE
Roman Provincial: Ilion, Troas
Julia Domna
B. ca. 170 - D. 217AD
Augusta: 193 - 217AD
Issued: ?
25.00mm; 10.52gr 7h
O: IOYΛIA CεBACTH; Draped bust, right; beaded border.
R: IΛI-εΩN; Athena standing right, holding spear in right hand, Nike in left hand; beaded border.
Ilion, Troas Mint
Very Rare.
Bellinger T222; SNG Cop 419; BMC 80-1.
Nummitra Auctions/Kamil Igras Auction 15, Lot 425.
2/4/24 3/19/24Nicholas ZMar 20, 2024

Provincial, Hypaepa, Lydia, AE23, YΠAIΠHNΩNAE23
AE
Roman Provincial: Hypaepa, Lydia
Julia Domna
B. ca. 170 - D. 217AD
Augusta: 193 - 217AD
Issued: ?
23.00mm 5.22gr 6h
O: IOYΛIA CεBACTH; Draped bust, right; beaded border.
R: YΠAI-Π-HNΩN; Tyche standing facing, rudder in right hand, cornucopia on right arm; beaded border.
Hypaepa, Lydia Mint
GRPC Lydia 258; Mionnet IV, 290; Napoli 8854; Klose 15; SNG Turkey 7, 349.
Nummitra Auctions/Kamil Igras Auction 15, Lot 387.
2/4/24 3/19/24Nicholas ZMar 20, 2024

1911 George V Coronation Silver MedalGreat Britain, George V (1910-36), Official Coronation Silver Medal, 1911, Coronation of George V commemorative, BHM 4022, Eimer 1922b, small size, EF, matt finish, attractively toned, plain edge, weight 12.7g (ASW 0.3777oz), composition 0.925 Ag, 0.075 Cu, diameter 30.7mm, thickness 1.0mm, die axis 0°, London mint, 1911; obverse GEORGE V CROWNED-JUNE 22 1911 arcing above around raised rim, crowned and mantled bust left, wearing Chain of the Garter, with globus cruciger atop ribbon to left, olive branch tied with ribbon behind, B.M raised below orb for engraver Bertram Mackennal, raised border surrounding; reverse QUEEN MARY-JUNE 22 1911 arcing above around raised rim, crowned and draped bust left, wearing pearl and diamond cluster drop earring with 6-strand pearl choker and 5-strand pearl necklace, Royal Order of Victoria and Albert at breast with badge of the Royal Family Order of George V, ribbon at bottom left, rose branch tied with ribbon behind, B.M. raised on ribbon loop at bottom right for engraver Bertram Mackennal, raised border surrounding; from the Roger Belmar Collection; ex Christopher Eimer (18 Mar 2024); £60.00.1 commentsSerendipityMar 20, 2024

Maxentius CONSERV VRB SVAE from TicinumMaxentius
A.D. 308- 309
26mm 6.2g
IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG CONS; laureate bust facing left in imperial mantle, left hand holding eagle-tipped scepter.
CONSERV VRB SVAE; Roma seated facing, head left, in hexastyle temple, right hand holding globe, left scepter; knobs as acroteria, pediment empty.
In ex. ST
RIC VI Ticinum 103
Victor CMar 19, 2024

Diocletian, Follis, PROVIDENTIA DEORVMFollis
AE
Diocletian
Augustus: 284 - 305AD
Issued: 308AD
19.00mm 2.33gr 6h
O: DN DIOCLETIANO FELICISS; Laureate bust, right, wearing imperial mantle, holding brancfh in left hand, mappa in right hand; beaded border.
R: PROVIDENTIA DEORVM; Providentia standing right on left, raising hand, facing Quies to right, holding branch and scepter.; beaded border.
Exergue: Γ, above line; ALE, below line.
Alexandria, Egypt Mint
Post Abdication Issue.
Aorta: 411, B18, O23, R127, T143, M01; RIC VI, 91a, Γ.
Nummitra Auctions/Kamil Igras Auction 15, Lot 235.
2/4/24 3/19/24Nicholas ZMar 19, 2024

Constantine I, Follis, PROVIDENTIAE AVGG, SMANTΓFollis
AE
Constantine I
Caesar: 306 - 307AD
Augustus: 307 - 337AD
Issued: 325 - 326AD
19.00mm 3.10gr 11h
O: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG; Diademed (pearls) head right; beaded border.
R: PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG; City gate with two turrets, star above, 13 layers, dots on top, bottom base, dot in doorway; beaded border.
Exergue: SMANTΓ
Antioch Mint
RIC VII, 715.
Nummitra Auctions/Kamil Igras Auction 14, Lot 1210.
1/21/24 3/19/24Nicholas ZMar 19, 2024

Constantius I Chlorus, Follis, CONCORDIA MILITVMFollis
AE
Constantius I Chlorus
Caesar: 293 - 305AD
Augustus: 305 - 306AD
Issued: 294 - 299AD
21.00mm 2.94gr 0h
O: FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES; Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust, right; beaded border.
R: CONCORDIA MILITVM; Constantius, standing right on left, receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter to right; holding scepter; beaded border.
Exergue: KB, above line.
Cyzicus Mint
RIC 19a.
Nummitra Auctions/Kamil Igras Auction 14, Lot 1206.
1/21/24 3/19/24Nicholas ZMar 19, 2024

Provincial, Adada, Pisidia, AE24, AΔAΔεΩNAE24
AE
Roman Provincial: Adada, Pisidia
Septimius Severus
Augustus: 193 - 211AD
Issued: ?
24.00mm 6.58gr 0h
O: [AYTO K] Λ C CεOYHPOC [ΠεPTI]; Laureate bust, right.
R: AΔAΔ-εΩN; Zeus seated left on throne, Nike in right hand, scepter in left.
Adada, Pisidia Mint
Very Rare
2/21/24 On Wildwinds.
von Aulock Pisidiens I, 65A var. (Obverse legend break.)
N&N London Auctions/Stefan Asenov Online Auction 44, Lot 653.
2/11/24 3/19/24Nicholas ZMar 19, 2024

Provincial, Antioch, Pisidia, AE22, ANTIOCH GENI COL CAEAE22
AE
Roman Provincial: Antioch, Pisidia
Septimius Severus
Augustus: 193 - 211AD
Issued: ?
22.00mm 5.21gr 6h
O: IMP C L SEP SEVERVS A; Laureate, bust, right; beaded border.
R: ANT-IOCH G-ENI COL CAE; Tyche standing facing, head left, branch in right hand, cornucopia on left arm; beaded border.
Antioch, Pisidia Mint
N&N London Auctions/Stefan Asenov Online Auction 44, Lot 619.
2/11/24 3/19/24Nicholas ZMar 19, 2024

Provincial, Antioch, Pisidia, AE22, ANTIOCHE CE COL CAE22
AE
Roman Provincial: Antioch, Pisidia
Septimius Severus
Augustus: 193 - 211AD
Issued: ?
22.00mm 6.88gr 6h
O: SEVERVS PIVS AVG; Laureate bust, right; beaded border.
R: ANT-IOCHE C-E COL C; Tyche standing facing, head left, polos on head, branch in right hand, cornucopia on left arm; beaded border.
Antioch, Pisidia Mint
N&N London Auctions/Stefan Asenov Online Auction 43, Lot 676.
1/14/24 3/19/24Nicholas ZMar 19, 2024

Provincial, Parlais, Pisidia, AE21, IVL AVG COL PARLAISAE21
AE
Roman Provincial: Parlais, Pisidia
Septimius Severus
21.00mm 5.71gr 6h
O: CAES L SEP SEVER P IMP; Laureate and cuirassed bust, right; beaded border.
R: IVL AVG CO-L PARLAIS; Tyche standing facing, head left, polos on head, holding rudder in right hand, cornucopia on left arm; beaded border.
Parlais, Pisidia Mint
Aulock Parlais 19; von Aulock Pisidiens -.
N&N London Auctions/Stefan Asenov Online Auction 43, Lot 673.
1/14/24 3/19/24Nicholas ZMar 19, 2024

Provincial, Cremna, Pisidia, AE19, COL CREMNENSIVMAE19
AE
Roman Provincial: Cremna, Pisidia
Tranquillina
Augusta: 241 - 244AD
Issued: ?
19.00mm 4.77gr 0h
O: SAB TRANQVILLINAM AVG; Draped, diademed bust, right in crescent; beaded border.
R: COL CREM-NENSIVM; Apollo, standing left, holding branch in right hand, leaning on tripod entwined with serpent with left hand; beaded border.
Cremna, Pisidia Mint
2/21/24 Not on Wildwinds.
RPC Online VII.2.2452.
Nummitra Auctions/Kamil Igras Auction 13, Lot 421.
1/7/24 3/19/24Nicholas ZMar 19, 2024

Provincial, Seleucis & Pieria, Syria, AE21, CεΛεYKεΩN ΠIεPIACAE21
AE
Roman Provincial: Seleucis & Pieria, Syria
Septimius Severus
Augustus: 193 - 211AD
Issued: ?
21.00mm 7.20gr 11h
O: [AYT KAIC CεΠTI]M Cε-YHPOC ΠεP; Laureate head, right; beaded border.
R: CεΛεYKεΩN ΠIεPIAC; Tetrastyle temple, pellet in pediment, baetyl of Zeus Kasios within.
Exergue: ZεYC KACIOC, below. (Z, retrograde.)
BMC 50 var. (Legends.); Butcher 80 var. (Obverse legend.)
Sol Numismatic/Vasja Slavic Auction XXIV, Lot 421.
2/3/24 3/19/24Nicholas ZMar 19, 2024

Provincial, Sardes, Lydia, AE22, εΠI POYΦOY CAPΔIANΩN B NεΩKOPΩNAE22
AE
Roman Provincial: Sardes, Lydia
Julia Domna
B. Ca. 170 - D. 217AD
Augusta: 193 - 217AD
Issued: ?
Magistrate: An. Ryfus
O: IOYΛIA CεBACTH; Draped bust, right; beaded border.
R: εΠI POYΦOY CAPΔIANΩN B NεΩKOPΩN; Men, standing left, wearing Phrygian cap and short chiton, crescent behind shoulders, holding pine cone on right hand, scepter in left hand; beaded border.
Sardes, Lydia Mint
GRPC Lydia 484; SNG Munich 523; SNG Fitzwilliam 4886; Paris 1257; SNG Cop -; Leypold I, 1225; Mionnet IV, 739.
Aquila Numismatics/Adnan Cetin Auction 13, Lot 148.
1/19/24 3/19/24Nicholas ZMar 19, 2024

Provincial, Perge, Pamphylia, AE19, ΠεPΓAIΩNAE19
AE
Roman Provincial: Perge, Pamphylia
Septimius Severus
Augustus: 193 - 211AD
Issued: ?
19.20mm 3.98gr 0h
O: [AYK Λ] C CεOY-HPOC Π CεB; Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust, right; beaded border.
R: ΠεP-Γ[AI]ΩN; Tyche standing left, rudder in right hand, cornucopia on left arm; beaded border.
Perge, Pamphylia Mint
2/8/24 Not on Wildwinds.
Lindgren III, A645E; BMC 18.
Roenesans Salzgitter/Ilker Inamir Auction 8, Lot 297.
1/20/24 3/19/24Nicholas ZMar 19, 2024

Provincial, Smyrna, Ionia, AE25, εΠ CTP KAPICTOΦANAE25
AE
Roman Provincial: Smyrna, Ionia
Julia Domna
B. ca. 170 - D. 217AD
Augusta: 193 - 217AD
Issued: 193 - 195AD
Magistrate: K. Aristophanes
25.00mm 7.40gr 6h
O: IOY Δ-OMNA CεBACTH; Draped bust, right; beaded border.
R: εΠ CTP KA-PIC-T-OΦAN; Two Nemeses, standing facing one another, each pulling at chiton, one on left holds bridle and one on right holds cubit rule with wheel at side.
Exergue: CMYPNA
Smyrna, Ionia Mint
Klose 9 (V3/R9); Pozzi 377; SNG Cop -; BMC 372.
Priapus Numismatics/Mattia Torre Auction 2, Lot 278.
1/28/24 3/19/24Nicholas ZMar 19, 2024

Provincial, Pautalia, Thrace, AE29, OYΛΠIAC ΠAYTAΛIACAE29
AE
Roman Provincial: Pautalia, Thrace
Septimius Severus
Augustus: 193 - 211AD
Issued: ?
O: AYΓ K Λ CεΠTI CεYHPOC ΠεP; Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust, right; beaded border.
R: OYΛΠIAC ΠAYTAΛIAC; Coiled serpent with four coils, forked tails and radiate head right; beaded border.
Pautalia, Thrace Mint
Ruzicka 397; Varbanov 4806.
Priapus Numismatics/Mattie Torre Auction 2, Lot 232.
1/23/24 3/19/24Nicholas ZMar 19, 2024

Provincial, Prusa ad Olympum, Bithynia, AE18, ΠPOYCAεΩNAE18
AE
Roman Provincial: Prusa ad Olympum, Bithynia
Septimius Severus
Augustus: 193 - 211AD
Issued: ?
O: A-Y K Λ C CεYHPOC Π; Radiate bust, right; beaded border.
R: ΠP-OY-CAεΩN; Hexastyle temple; beaded border.
Exergue: CAεΩN; (Continued reverse legend.)
Prusa ad Olympum, Bithynia Mint
2/8/24 Featured on Wildwinds.
BMC 19 var. (Obverse legend); SNG von Aulock -; RecGen 81; Florence 35024; Paris -.
Numismad Auction/Marcin Sliwinski Auction 12, Lot 451.
1/7/24 3/19/24Nicholas ZMar 19, 2024

Provincial, Perge, Pamphylia, AE21, ΠεPΓAIεΩNAE21
AE
Roman Provincial: Perge, Pamphylia
Septimius Severus
Augustus: 193 - 211AD
Issued: ?
21.00mm 5.91gr 7h
O: AY K Λ C CεO-YHPOC CεB; Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust, right; beaded border.
R: ΠεPΓ-AIεΩN; Artemis, standing facing, head right, holding arrow in right hand, bow in left hand; beaded border.
Perge, Pamphylia Mint
1/22/24 Not on Wildwinds.
SNG France 432.
Demos Auctions/Evren Gezen Auction 27, Lot 1906.
1/6/24 3/19/24Nicholas ZMar 19, 2024

Provincial, Pautalia, Thrace, AE19, ΠAYTAΛIΩTΩNAE19
AE
Roman Provincial: Pautalia, Thrace
Septimius Severus
Augustus: 193 - 211AD
Issued: ?
19.00mm 3.74gr 2h
O: [...] CεΠ CεYHPOC Π; Laureate head, right; beaded border.
R: ΠAY-TAΛI-Ω-TΩN; Horse prancing right; beaded border.
Exergue: TΩN (Continued reverse legend.)
Pautalia, Thrace Mint
Holed
Varbanov -. Confirmed Pautalia by Ivan Varbanov.
Demos Auctions/Evren Gezen Auction 27, Lot 1904.
1/6/24 3/19/24Nicholas ZMar 19, 2024

Julia Domna, Denarius (Limes), MATER DEVMDenarius (Limes)
AE
Julia Domna
B. ca. 170 - D. 217AD
Augusta: 193 - 217AD
Issued: 198AD
18.00mm 2.09gr 7h
O: IVLIA AVGVSTA; Draped bust, right; beaded border.
R: MATER DEVM; Cybele, towered, standing left, holding branch in right hand, drum on left arm.
Rome Mint
RIC 566; Sear 6594 (Limes for both).
Demos Auctions/Evren Gezen Auction 27, Lot 1736.
1/6/24 3/19/24Nicholas ZMar 19, 2024

Trajan AE As, RIC 417Trajan AE As.
Rome, 100 AD.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM PM, laureate head right.
Rev.: TR POT COS III PP SC, Victory walking left, carrying shield inscribed SPQR.
Ref.: RIC 417, Cohen 628.
26 mm/10.40 g.
Very fine.1 commentsvindelicusMar 19, 2024

France. Provincial. Cahors. Bishopric. Anonymous AR DenierObverse: ✠:ЄPISCOPVS:, three crosses; staurogram above central cross
Reverse: ✠CATVRCENSIS, cross patée, three pellets in upper left quadrant
Size: 14mm
Weight: .60 gram
Mint: Cahors
Roberts 4664wileycMar 19, 2024

Augustus: Augustus 27 BCE-AD 14Augustus AR Denarius
Denomination: AR Denarius
Year: ca. 2 BC-AD 4
Bust: Laureate Head Right
Obverse: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE
Reverse: C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT
Type: Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing, each, togate, resting hand on shield and spear, simpulum, right and litmus, left, flanking, left and right respectively
Mint: Lugdunum
Weight & Measures: 3.74g; 19mm
RIC: RIC 1, 207
Provenance: Ex. CNG E-Auction 557; Lot 974
Purchase: (part of lot of 8 ancient coins).

Translation: OB: Caesar Augustus Divi Filius, pater patriae; for Caesar Augustus, son of a god, father of the country.
Translation: REV: Gaius and Lucus Caesars, Sons of Augustus, designated consul, and leader of the youth.

Notes: The most common type of the Gaius and Lucius Denarius of Augustus. Agrippa’s two sons with his wife Julia (Octavians only daughter). Gaius and Lucius were adopted by the emperor and carefully groomed as his successors. To honor and publicize this, both of the young brothers appear side by side on the reverse of this denarius (abbreviated from CoinWeek IQ, June 29, 2020.)2 commentsJustin L1Mar 19, 2024

Julia Domna Denarius (MATER DEVM, RIC IV 564)JULIA DOMNA as Augusta, AD 193-211
AR Denarius (19.61mm, 3.10g, 6h)
Struck AD 198. Rome mint
Obverse: IVLIA AVGVSTA, draped bust of Julia Domna right
Reverse: MATER DEVM, Cybele seated left on throne flanked by two lions, holding branch in extended right hand and scepter in left hand, resting left arm on drum set on left knee
References: RIC IV 564 (S), RCV 6593

A scarce type, lightly toned, with an attractive portrait.4 commentsCPKMar 19, 2024

Domitian: Augustus 81-96 ADDomitian AR Denarius
Denomination: AR Denarius
Year: ca. 81 AD
Bust: Laureate Head Right
Obverse: IMP CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG
Reverse: TR P COS VII
Type: draped throne, back decorated with grain ears, lituus beneath the frame.
Mint: Rome
Weight & Measures: 2.82g; 18mm
RIC: RIC 3 Var (R).
Provenance: Ex. CNG E-Auction 557; Lot 974
Purchase: (part of lot of 8 ancient coins).

Translation: OB: Emperor Caesar Domitianus Augustus
Translation: REV: Tribunicia Potestate, Consul for the 7th time.
Notes: Group 1, first year variant denarius of Domitian. Appears to have lituus beneath frame which would separate from RIC 3.1 commentsJustin L1Mar 19, 2024

Quant.GeekMar 19, 2024

Hadrian Aureus, RIC² 120HADRIAN (117-138). GOLD Aureus.
AD 118. Rome mint.
Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust right, with slight drapery.
Rev: P M TR P COS II / ORIENS. Radiate and draped bust of Sol right.
Weight: 7.19 g.
Diameter: 18 mm.
RIC² 120; Calicó 1295b.
Condition: Very fine.
Ex History Numis, Belgium.
Ex Numismatik Naumann Auction 135, 508

3 commentsvindelicusMar 18, 2024

RIC 789A DomitianAR Denarius, 3.44g
Rome mint, 95-96 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XV; Bust of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r., with aegis
Rev: IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P; Minerva stg. l., with thunderbolt and spear, shield at her l. side (M3)
RIC 789A (R3). BMC -. RSC -. BNC -.
Ex JLB Coins, eBay, 7 February 2024. Formerly in NGC holder #4184475-010, with grade Ch VF.

A second known example of the M3 Minerva type from the 95-96 denarius issue with aegis portrait. Domitian's aegis portraits on denarii were more commonly struck in 84 and 85, sparingly so afterwards. The Rome mint was experimenting with new reverse designs and portrait types for the denarius issues during the last year of the reign. Perhaps the reintroduction of the aegis may have been part of this new programme? Of course we shall never know - Domitian's assassination in September 96 cut short any experimentation with his coinage. This rare variant only came to light recently and has been added to the RIC II.1 Addenda as RIC 789A.5 commentsDavid AthertonMar 18, 2024

102a10. GratianAE2. Siscia mint. D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right / REPARATIO REIPVB, Gratian standing front, looking left, holding Victory on globe and raising kneeling, turreted woman. Mintmark BSISC. 22 mm, 4.71 g. RIC 26a. Tiber Auction 4, Lot 442.lawrence cMar 18, 2024

082a02a. Severus IISeverus II, as Caesar AD 305-306. Æ 1/4 Follis. FL VAL SEVERVS NOB C, laureate head right / GENIO POP-VLI ROMANI, Genius standing left, modius on head, naked except for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera and cornucopiae. Mintmark SIS. RIC VI Siscia 170a.. 19 mm, 2.36 g. Tiber Auction 4, Lot 399lawrence cMar 18, 2024

030a32. ElagabalusAR Denarius. 221-222. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate, bearded, draped bust right / INVICTVS SACERDOS AVG, Elagabalus standing left, holding patera sacrificing over altar and holding club upright, bull lying down behind altar. RIC 88. 17 mm, 2.73 g. Tiber Auction 4, Lot 350.lawrence cMar 18, 2024

046d03. SaloninusBillon Antoninianus. Antioch or Samosata mint, AD 258-260. SALON VALERIANVS NOB CAES, radiate, draped bust right / SPES PVBLICA, Saloninus standing right, holding spear and receiving flower from Spes, standing left, raising hem of robe. No fieldmark. RIC V-1, 36. 21 mm, 3.42 g. Tiber Auction 4, Lot 379.lawrence cMar 18, 2024

037b04. Otacilia SeveraMESOPOTAMIA, Nisibis. Æ 26. MAΡ ΩTAKIΛ CEOYHΡAN CEB, diademed draped bust right on crescent / IOV CEΠ KOΛΩ NECIBI MHT, tetrastyle shrine containing seated facing figure of the city goddess, ram leaping right above, river god swimming right below. BMC 27; Sear SGI 4065. Tiber Auction 4, Lot 234.lawrence cMar 18, 2024

MOESIA INFERIOR, Nicopolis ad Istrum. Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. Æ 17mm (3.40 g). Laureate head right / Serpent drinking from tripod. Mouchmov 998.paul1888Mar 17, 2024

Maximinus II SOL RIC VI 73bMaximinus II Daza, Nicomedia, AD 309-313, struck A.D. 312, 5g, 23.51mm, RIC VI 73B,
OBV: IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG, laureate head of Maximinus II Daza right
REV: SOLI INVICTO, Sol standing left, wearing long robe, right hand raised, left hand holding head of Serapis; B in left field, SMN in exergue.
SRukkeMar 17, 2024

Vijayanagar Empire: Achyutaraya (1565-1570) Æ 5 Jitals (MCSI 675-7; Ganesh 148)Dim: 21 mm, 16.39 g
Quant.GeekMar 17, 2024

061b03. Tetricus IITetricus II, as Caesar AD 270-273. Æ Antoninianus. C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / COMES AVG, Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm. RIC V-2, 224. 22 mm, 2.85 g. Tiber Auction 4, Lot 382lawrence cMar 17, 2024

083a87. Constantine IConstantine I. Æ Follis. Rome mint. Struck A.D. 318. Constantine I, AE follis, Rome. 318 AD. IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right. SOLI INV-I-CTO COMITI, Sol standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding globe, right hand raised. T in wreath in left field. Mintmark: RS. RIC VII Rome 136, rated R2. 18 mm, 2.72 g. Tiber Auction 4, Lot 414.lawrence cMar 17, 2024

119a001. MarcianAE4. 10mm, 1.25 g. Obv: DN MARCIANVS PF AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. Rev: Monogram within wreath. Uncertain mint. lawrence cMar 17, 2024

091b01. Poemenius (?) in the name of Constantius IIPoemenius, in the name of Constantius II AD 337-361. Æ Centenionalis. Trier mint, 2nd officina. Struck AD 353.Large Chi-Rho; A ω flanking; TRS. 25 mm, 6.01 g. Tiber Auction 4, Lot 432.lawrence cMar 17, 2024

Vespasian Denarius (SALVS AVG, RIC II 513) v.1VESPASIAN, AD 69-79
AR Denarius (19.05mm, 3.59g, 12h)
Struck AD 73. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CAES VESP AVG CEN, laureate head of Vespasian right
Reverse: SALVS AVG, Salus seated left, holding patera in extended right hand and resting left hand at side
References: RIC II 513, RCV 2307 var. (obv. leg.)

Lightly toned. A well-struck specimen of good weight, with a fine portrait and underlying luster. Formerly in NGC holder (2119234-002), graded Ch VF.2 commentsCPKMar 16, 2024

Spanish Mexico, Charles IV 1798 8-reales v.1SPANISH MEXICO, King Charles IV (1788-1808)
AR 8 reales (40.00mm, 26.42g, 12h)
Dated 1798. Mexico City mint
Obverse: CAROLUS · IIII · DEI · GRATIA, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of King Charles IV right
Reverse: · HISPAN · ET IND · REX · Mo · 8R · F · M ·, crowned shield with lions, castles, and three central Fleurs-de-Lis, flanked by pillars with banner
References: Numista 18852

A large, heavy silver coin with light toning.CPKMar 16, 2024

Ptolemy II Philadelphus Drachm (Zeus/eagles, CPE B241) v.1PTOLEMY II, 284-246 BC
AE Drachm (43.29mm, 72.67g, 1h)
Struck 266-261 BC. Egypt, Alexandria mint
Obverse: Horned head of Zeus Ammon right, wearing taenia with basileion
Reverse: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ on l. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ on r.; two eagles with closed wings standing left on two thunderbolts; monograms between legs
References: CPE B241

Warm brown surfaces. A massive piece, over two and a half ounces of bronze.CPKMar 16, 2024

John Hyrcanus I Prutah (Inscription/cornucopiae, Hendin 6177) v.1HASMONEAN DYNASTY
John Hyrcanus I, 134-104 BC
AE Prutah (14.32mm, 2.05g, 12h)
Struck 134-104 BC. Jerusalem mint
Obverse: Paleo-Hebrew inscription "Yehonanan the High Priest and Head of the Council of the Jews" surrounded by wreath
Reverse: Two cornucopias splayed outward, adorned with ribbons, pomegranate or poppy between the horns
References: Hendin 6177

Excellent obverse with complete inscription. Off-center reverse. Light orange earthen patina.
Ex Forum Ancient CoinsCPKMar 16, 2024

Herod Agrippa I Prutah (Canopy/barley, Hendin 6274) v.1HEROD AGRIPPA I, AD 41-44
AE Prutah (17.95mm, 2.43g, 1h)
Struck AD 41/2. Jerusalem mint
Obverse: ΒΑϹΙΛΕΩϹ ΑΓΡΙΠΑ around canopy
Reverse: L Ϛ, three heads of barley between two leaves
References: RPC I 4981, Hendin 6274

Dark bronze patina highlighted with earthen deposits. A decent specimen for the type.2 commentsCPKMar 16, 2024

C. Julius Caesar and P. Sepullius Macer, Denarius, Sydenham 1073.C. Julius Caesar and P. Sepullius Macer, Denarius, Rome.
Lifetime issue, February-March 44 BC.
Obv.: Wreathed head of Caesar r.; before, CAESAR; behind, DICT PERPETVO.
Rev.: Venus standing l., holding Victory and sceptre; at bottom of sceptre, shield; behind, P SEPVLLIVS; before, MACER.
Ref.: Crawford 480/10; Julia 48, Sepullia 3; Sydenham 1073.
18 mm/3.35 g.
Field find with uneven toning, some corrosion, traces of circulation and scratches. Otherwise fine-very fine.
Not in beautyful condition, but a wonderful piece of history.1 commentsvindelicusMar 16, 2024

132 - Probus - RIC 051 - Bust Type F (Lugdunum) (I)Obv:– IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right
Rev:– TEMPOR FELICI, Felicitas standing right, holding caduceus and cornucopiae
Mint – Lugdunum (I in exe). Emission 4 Officina 1. Mid to Late A.D.277
Reference:– Cohen 713. Bastien -. RIC 51 Bust type F.

NOT LISTED IN BASTIEN.

3.27 gms, 21.72 mm. 0 degreesmaridvnvmMar 16, 2024

Sicily, Akragas Hemidrachm (Eagle/crab, SNG ANS 1003-9) v.1SICILY, AKRAGAS
AR Hemidrachm (14.76mm, 1.86g, 2h)
Struck 420-406 BC
Obverse: Eagle facing left, standing on and tearing at hare
Reverse: Crab; below, fish swimming right
References: SNG ANS 1003-9

Well-centered strike with attractive toning.

The ancient city of Akragas came into being around 582 BC, as a colony founded by Greeks from Gela, a city about 40 miles to the east. The site was well-chosen, strategically located on a high plateau near the Hypsas and Acragas rivers and controlling a vast and rich agricultural area.
By the 5th century BC, Akragas had become the second-largest city on the island (behind Syracuse), with a population of perhaps 200,000 people, and had become a leader in the art and culture of the Classical period. Part of that artistic brilliance was manifested in the city’s coinage, which includes some of the most beautiful and recognized coins of the ancient world. This coin, though small, showcases that artistic talent with finely rendered naturalistic images of various creatures, notably the crab, which was the symbol of the ancient city.1 commentsCPKMar 16, 2024

Sicily, Syracuse AE (Kore/bull, CNS II 109/Ds95) v.1SICILY, SYRACUSE
Time of Agathokles, 317-289 BC
AE (15.51mm, 4.10g, 7h)
Struck 317-310 BC
Obverse: Head of Kore left; dolphin in front, ear of corn behind
Reverse: Bull butting left; monogram above, ΣΥPAKOΣIΩN in exergue
References: CNS II 109/Ds95

Dark glossy patina with mineral deposits.CPKMar 16, 2024

BCC M126 Hadrian? Atef Crown MinimaRoman Provincial
Hadrian? 117-138 CE
Alexandria or Caesarea Mint
AE Chalkous
Obv: Laureate head right.
Rev: Atef Crown of Osiris, date
L IΔ? (year 14), across field.
10.75mm. 0.59gm. Axis: 90
This tiny coin is about 1/3 to 1/2 the weight
of a typical Alexandrian dichalkon, and is
nearly identical to Hamburger, Atiqot Vol.1,
(1954) #100. That coin is identified as an
imitation of Hamburger #99, a dichalkon
unlisted in BMC. For a similar reverse with
Atef Crown on the full-sized coin, see:
RPC III 4271 (Trajan, LIA, year 11).
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1976
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeMar 16, 2024

Egypt, Alexandria Diobol (Claudius/Hippopotamus, cf. RPC I 5124) v.1EGYPT, ALEXANDRIA
Time of Claudius
AE Diobol (22.41mm, 5.79g, 1h)
Struck AD 41-46
Obverse: ΤΙ ΚΛΑV ΚΑΙ ϹƐΒΑϹ ΓƐΡΜΑ, laureate head of Claudius right, star to lower right
Reverse: ΑVΤΟΚΡΑ, hippopotamus standing right, [uncertain] date in exergue
cf. RPC I 5124

Worn surfaces with edge irregularity. A decent hippopotamus.CPKMar 16, 2024

Egypt, Alexandria Dichalkon (Claudius/Eagle, RPC I 5171) v.1EGYPT, ALEXANDRIA
Time of Claudius
AE Dichalkon (14.78mm, 1.50g, 12h)
Struck AD 45/6
Obverse: ΤΙΒ ΚΛΑV, laureate head of Claudius right
Reverse: L-Ϛ, eagle standing right
References: RPC Online, Vol. I, No. 5171.4 (this coin)
This coin illustrated on wildwinds.com

Very rare. Smooth dark surfaces. Excellent condition for the type.CPKMar 16, 2024

Constantine I CONSERVATORES KART SVAE from Carthage
Constantine I
A.D. 307
24x25mm 6.3g
CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES; laureate head right
CONSERVATORES KART SVAE; Carthage standing facing, head left, holding fruits in both hands, within hexastyle temple
with plain pediment.
In ex. PKΔ
RIC VI Carthage 61
2 commentsVictor CMar 15, 2024

The London Mint. CT 7.03.019; RIC VI -Constantine I BI Nummus. London, c. AD 311-312. CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, laureate, helmeted and cuirassed bust right. holding spear forwards in right hand and shield in left / COMITI AVGG NN, Sol standing left, chlamys falling from left shoulder, right hand holding up globe, left whip; star in right field, PLN in exergue. 4.25g, 21mm, 7h.

Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 28, 12th December 2023, Lot 4344.
Ex Dr Lars Ramskold Collection (Leu Numismatik Web Auction 26, 8th July 2023, Lot 5146).

CT Rarity: RR (one of four known examples).1 commentsPaulus JMar 15, 2024

N246Roman Empire Coin. AR Denarius of Gordian III. Rome Mint. AD 241. OBV: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right / IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. REV: Draped Diana standing right, holding lighted torch in right hand / DIANA LVCIFERA. RIC IV Gordian III 127; RSC 69.

Ex-Joshua Benevento Collection, US (March 2023)
Ex-James Teofilak Collection, US (March 2024)Sebastian H2Mar 15, 2024

Domitian Quadrans (Rhinoceros, RIC II 250) v.1DOMITIAN, AD 81-96
AE Quadrans (17.62mm, 2.58g, 6h)
Struck AD 84/5. Rome mint
Obverse: African rhinoceros, head down, charging left
Reverse: IMP DOMIT AVG GERM around large S C
References: RIC II 250, RCV 2835

A choice specimen, perfectly centered and well-struck from artistic dies. This type recalls a rhinoceros which fought in the Colosseum during Domitian's reign; these coins were likely distributed as largesse to the crowds in attendance on that occasion.1 commentsCPKMar 15, 2024

Augustus Denarius (SIGNIS RECEPTIS, RIC I 86a) v.1AUGUSTUS, 27 BC - AD14
AR Denarius (19.05mm, 3.31g, 6h)
Struck 19 BC. Colonia Patricia mint
Obverse: CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head of Augustus right
Reverse: SIGNIS RECEPTIS, circular shield inscribed CL V, S-P/Q-R above and below; legionary eagle left, standard right
References: RIC I 86a, RCV 1633.

Well-centered obverse with a good portrait. From the Lt. Col. William Taylor McAninch Collection. (1906-1996)

The reverse of this coin commemorates Augustus's recovery of the standards lost to the Parthians by Crassus and Antony. Though Augustus accomplished this through diplomatic rather than military means, the Senate awarded him the Clipeus Virtutis - "Shield of Bravery" - in recognition of this accomplishment.CPKMar 15, 2024

Constantine I PROVIDENTIAE AVGG from ArlesConstantine I
A.D. 327
20x21mm 3.6g
CONSTAN-TINVS AVG; laureate head right.
PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG; camp gate, two turrets, no doors, star above; S-F across fields.
In ex. ARLS
RIC VII Arles 309
1 commentsVictor CMar 15, 2024

Great Britain Lord Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson 1758 - 1805Medal Commemorating the Wreck of HMS 'Foudroyant', 1897

Copper medal, Brown BHM 3613, Eimer 1813, Hardy 107, AT, scratches and marks, pendant loop attached, 28.58g, 38.1mm, 0o, Birmingham mint, after 1897; obverse ·:· HORATIO. VISCOUNT NELSON ·:·, uniformed bust facing slightly left, wearing tricorne decorated with diamond aigrette; BORN, 29th SEPTEMBER, 1758/DIED, 21st OCTOBER, 1805 / in two lines below, REG: No 311490 in small lettering along the bottom; reverse "FOUDROYANT," LORD NELSON'S FLAGSHIP., the HMS Foudroyant under sail left, COMMENCED BUILDING 1789 / LAUNCHED AT PLYMOUTH APRIL 1798 / WRECKED AT BLACK POOL / JUNE 16TH, 1897 in five lines below, MEDAL STRUCK FROM COPPER OF VESSEL AFTER BREAKING UP in small lettering along the bottom.; ex J. Eric Engstrom Collection.

Descriptive Write-Up and Photo Credits: Forum Ancient Coins

Per Wikipedia the Foudroyant was Lord Nelson’s flagship from June 6, 1799 until the end of June 1800.4 commentsTracy AielloMar 15, 2024

SANFORD DUNCAN TOKEN 1850-1859
Obverse: SANDFORD DUNCAN / 474 MAIN ST. / LOUISVILLE. Eagle with shield, arrows, and olive branch
Reverse: IMPORTER / AND / JOBBER OF / SILKS and FANCY / DRY GOOD / 474 MAIN ST. / LOUISVILLE 3 commentsSkylerMar 14, 2024

1.09 Constantine as Caesar: Antioch follis.Follis, ca 307, Antioch mint.
Obverse: FL VAL CONSTANTINVS NOB CAESAR / Laureate bust of Constantine.
Reverse: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI / Genius standing, chlamys over left shoulder & hanging low, pouring liquid from patera, holding cornucopiae. S in right field.
Mint mark: ANT:
9.21 gm., 27 mm.
PBCC #1086; unlisted in RIC and Sear. 1 commentsCallimachusMar 14, 2024

Lysimachos Tetradrachm (Deified Alexander/Athena, Stockholm 845) v.1LYSIMACHOS, 306-281 BC
AR Tetradrachm (28.30mm, 16.15g, 12h)
Struck 297 - 281 BC. Alexandreia Troas mint
Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with the horn of Ammon
Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAXOY, Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; cornucopia to inner left, Λ under throne
References: SNG Stockholm 845 (same dies)

A rare variant. Toned with scratches on reverse. Well centered portrait of Alexander the Great in fine style.5 commentsCPKMar 13, 2024

Sicily, Syracuse AE (Athena/thunderbolt, Favorito 38a) v.1SICILY, SYRACUSE
Time of Agathokles, 317-289 BC
AE14 (14.22mm, 2.14g, 7h)
Struck 305-295 BC
Obverse: Head of Athena left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet
Reverse: ΣΥΡΑ-ΚΟΣΙΩΝ above and below winged thunderbolt
References: CNS 118, Favorito 38a (this coin illustrated)

Attractive green patina.

This coin is the illustrated plate coin in Emilo N. Favorito’s reference manual The Bronze Coinage of Ancient Syracuse, published in 1990 by the Society Historia Numorum. Notated as being from the collection of Favorito himself.CPKMar 13, 2024

CALABRIA, Taras. AR Diobol, c. 380-325 BC. AR. 1.10 g. 11.30 mm.
Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with a hippocamp.
Rev. Herakles standing right, strangling the Nemean lion; in left field, club and bow; [Δ to upper left].
HN Italy 914; Vlasto 1276.
About VF.2 commentsLeoMar 13, 2024

Apulia, Canusium. AR Obol, c. 300-250 BCAR. 0.41 g. 11.00 mm.
Obv. Amphora between cornucopiae and oinochoe.
Rev. Lyre; K to left, A to right.
HN Italy 657; SNG ANS 691.
Very rare and choice example. VF/Good VF.
Ex London Ancient Coins 26, 2013, 10.LeoMar 13, 2024

Attica, Athens Tetradrachm (Athena/owl, HGC 4 1597) v.1ATTICA, ATHENS
AR Tetradrachm (24.57mm, 17.21g, 8h)
Struck 454-404 BC
Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye
Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left; ΑΘΕ to right; all within incuse square
References: HGC 4, 1597

Lightly toned. These large silver tetradrachms were struck in huge numbers by Athens during its golden age in the mid-5th century BC, to pay for the city-state's grandiose building projects and expansionist wars. They are among the most recognized and most iconic coins of ancient history.
6 commentsCPKMar 13, 2024

Gallienus Virtus RIC V 534Gallienus, Mediolanum (Milan), 253 - 268 AD, Struck 264 AD, 20mm, 2.55g, RIC V Gallienus 534k: Subtype 1
OBV: GALLIENVS AVG, Radiated head of Galienus
REV: VIRTVS AVG, Virtus standing facing left carrying spear and shield, around legend
1 commentsSRukkeMar 13, 2024

RPC 2649 DomitianÆ Obol, 5.12g
Alexandria mint, 91-92 AD
Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΔΟΜΙΤ ϹƐΒ ΓƐΡΜ; Head of Domitian, laureate, r.
Rev: LΙA; Dolphin coiled round anchor
RPC 2649 (13 spec.). Emmett 308.11. Dattari-Savio 600.
Acquired from Herakles, January 2024. Ex Naville Auction 76, 2 October 2022, lot 183.

A decently rare Alexandrian obol from Domitian's regnal year 11. The dolphin is the totem animal of Poseidon and likely can be viewed in that context here. One cannot help but be reminded of an identical dolphin and anchor pulvinar type struck previously by Titus and Domitian between 80-82 at Rome on the denarius. This coin is cited in the RPC online database. https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coin/4384754 commentsDavid AthertonMar 13, 2024

BCC M125 Trajan Isis CrownCaesarea Minima
Trajan 98-117CE
Alexandria Mint
AE Dichalkon
Obv: Laureate head of Trajan right.
Rev: Headress of Isis,
Date LI-Z? (regnal year 17)
14.0 mm. 1.26gm. Axis: 330 (11hr)
RPC III 4819; Emmett 710.17
Hamburger ---, not listed.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1972
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection1 commentsv-dromeMar 13, 2024

Tiberius Denarius (PONTIF MAXIM, RIC I 26) v.1TIBERIUS, AD 14-37
AR Denarius (18.61mm, 3.72g, 12h)
Struck AD 16-21. Lugdunum mint
Obverse: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Tiberius right
Reverse: PONTIF MAXIM, female figure seated right, holding vertical scepter and branch, on chair with plain legs above double line
References: RIC I 26, RCV 1763

Old cabinet toning. Some corrosion pits on reverse. Fine portrait of Tiberius.
From the A.K. Collection.

This coin was published in the numismatic journal Money Trend (Jan. 2008 issue), in Dr. Wendelin Kellner's article "Ungewöhnliche und
irreguläre Römermünzen" (page 135, abb. 2)2 commentsCPKMar 13, 2024

Numerian Mars RIC Vb 388Numerian, Antoninianus, Lugdunum, 283 – 284 AD, Struck 284, 3.35g, 23mm, Cohen 21, RIC Vb 388. Bastien 561,
OBV: IMP C NVMERIANVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right
REV: MARS V-ICTOR, Mars walking right, holding trophy and spear
SCARCE
SRukkeMar 13, 2024

Great Britain Lord Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson 1758 - 1805Centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar, WM Medal

Silver medal, Hardy 110, Brown BHM 3923, Eimer –, EF, light scratches and marks, weight 11.628g, maximum diameter 31.8mm, die axis 0o, 1905; obverse HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON . K · B · DUKE OF BRONTE · &, uniformed bust of Admiral Lord Nelson left; reverse ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY, CENTENARY / OF THE / BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR / 1905 in four lines above, view of the naval battle, TRAFALGAR / OCT.21.1805 in two lines in exergue; from the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.

Struck by Spink & Sons, after Küchler.

Descriptive Write-Up and Photo Credits: Forum Ancient Coins.4 commentsTracy AielloMar 12, 2024

Taras, Calabria 272-240/35 BC
AR Didrachm (21mm, 6.11g)
Philemenos magistrate.
O: Naked boy riding horse right; [ΦI] before, ΦIΛHME-NOΣ (magistrate) below.
R: Taras riding dolphin right, holding tripod in extended right hand, trident upwards in left; filleted bucranium in field to right, [T]APAΣ below.
D'Andrea XLIV, 1391; Vlasto 884-87; SNG ANS 1204; HGC I, 891; HN Italy 1035
Scarce
ex Senatus Consulto
3 commentsEnodiaMar 12, 2024

Trajan Sestertius (Victory raising trophy, RIC II 523) v.1TRAJAN, AD 98-117
AE Sestertius (34.59mm, 24.59g, 5h)
Struck AD 103-111. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate head of Trajan right, slight drapery on far shoulder
Reverse: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Victory, draped, stepping left holding palm in left hand and with right hand setting a trophy upright left; trophy has two oblong shields at base; S C in exergue
References: RIC II 523

Lightly toned orichalcum color.2 commentsCPKMar 12, 2024

DELHI SULTANATE, ALA' AL-DIN MUHAMMAD KHILJI Obverse: Legend in Persian: "Al-sultan al-a'zam /'ala al-dunya wa'l din / abu'l muzaffar muhammad shah /al-sultan."
Translation: The Sultan, the magnificent
excellence of the world and of faith
supreme conqueror, Muhammad Shah
the Sultan
Reverse: Margin (starting at 12 o'clock, from right to left): "Zarb Hazihi Al-Fizzat Bi-Hazrat Dehli Fi Sanat"
Legend in Persian: "Sikandar al-thani/ yamin al-khilafa/ nasir/ amir al-mu'minin"
Translation: This silver coin was struck at Hazrat Delhi
Second Alexander
defender
right hand of the caliphate
commander of the faithful
AH 695-715, 1296-1316 ADSkylerMar 12, 2024

Constantine I GLORIA PERPET from RomeConstantine I
A.D. 313
17mm 1.2g half follis
IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; bare head right.
GLORIA PERPET; Two victories advancing right, both holding wreath and palm frond, standard between them
In ex. RQ
RIC VII Rome 141 commentsVictor CMar 12, 2024

Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IVa 257Septimius Severus AR denarius

3.40g, 20.0mm, 180 degrees, Rome mint, 202-210 CE

Attribution: RIC IVa 257. Cohen 109. BMCRE V 315.

O: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right.

R: COS III LVDOS SAECVL FEC, Bacchus (Liber) standing to right, emptying oenochoe over leopard and holding thyrsus, and Hercules standing to left, holding club and lion skin.

1 example in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.94.

Ex-Roma Numismatics E-sale 117, lot 909, February 22, 2024.3 commentsRon C2Mar 12, 2024

Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IVa 481Septimius Severus AR denarius

2.37g, 18.2mm, 180 degrees, Laodicea mint, 196-197 CE

Attribution: RIC IVa 481. Cohen 288. BMCRE V 445.

O: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII, laureate head right.

R: LIBER AVG, Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and cornucopia.

No examples in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.97.

Ex-Den of Antiquity Coins, 1 March 2024.2 commentsRon C2Mar 12, 2024

Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IVa 240Septimius Severus AR denarius

3.11g, 19.0mm, 180 degrees, Rome mint, 210 CE

Attribution: RIC IVa 240. Cohen 540. BMCRE V 18.

O: SEVERVS PIVS AVG BRIT, laureate head right.

R: P M TR P XVIII COS III P P, Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt and scepter, by him two children standing, one left and one right.

21 examples in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.102.

Ex-Den of Antiquity Coins, 1 March 2024.Ron C2Mar 12, 2024

Obol - William X 1127-1137OBV: Four crosses; ✠ GLVILILMO translation -William
Rev: ✠ BVRDEGIILA; translation Bordeaux
Mint: Bordeaux
Date: 1127-1137
17mm, .63g
Obol
Roberts 4312; Boudeau 465
ex Allen Berman/2023
1 commentswileycMar 12, 2024

Marcus Aurelius: Augustus 160-180 ADMarcus Aurelius AR Denarius
Denomination: AR Denarius
Year: ca. 166 AD
Bust: Laureate Head Right
Obverse: M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX
Reverse: TR P XX IMP IIII COS III
Type: Victory, naked, to waist, standing front, head right, holding palm, upright, in right hand and with left hand firing shield, inscribed VIC PAR, on palm tree right.
Mint: Rome
Weight & Measures: 3.00g; 18mm
RIC: RIC III-163
Provenance: Ex. Gert Boersema Ancient Coins (February 2024)

Translation: OB: Marcus Antoninus Augustus, conquerer of the Armenians and Parthians, Maximus (the greatest).
Translation: REV: Tribunicia Potestate for the 20th time, Emperor for the 4th time, Consul for the 3rd time.

Notes: Commemorates victory over the Parthians. The Roman-Parthian war raged from A.D. 161 to 166, when Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus successfully defeated the Parthian capital of Ctesiphon. This coin was struck in the final year of that war to commemorate their ultimate victory over the Parthians.

Although the Parthian empire was never taken by the Romans, this battle helped to end the grandeur of this eastern empire. There were several more battles between the Romans and Parthians along this same territory, but the Parthian empire eventually succumbed to the Sasanians in A.D. 228, thus ensuing another bloody rivalry between Rome and the east.
2 commentsJustin L1Mar 11, 2024

Kroton, Bruttium 300-250 BC
AE13 (13mm, 2.03g)
O: Octopus
R: Scallop shell
Vlasto 1855; SNG Cop 1089; HN Italy 1095 (as Taras); SNG ANS 447 (as Kroton); HN Italy 2240 (as Kroton)
Rare
ex Bertolami Fine Arts

A very rare and enigmatic coin with conflicted attributions.
SNG Copenhagen places this coin at Taras, as does Vlasto, although Vlasto puts it under the heading "Bronze Coins Doubtfully Attributed to Tarentum" and claims Kroton as a probable alternative.
SNG ANS gives it clearly to Kroton, while HN Italy seems to attribute both cities with varying catalog numbers.
I believe this coin is likely from Kroton as this city-state often used the octopus as a common device.2 commentsEnodiaMar 11, 2024

126995 files on 1412 page(s)

1412