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Aurelian - silvered antoninianusRome
early - IX 275 AD
Issue 11
radiate and cuirassed bust right
IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
Sol standing right, wearing chalmys, holding olive branch and bow, foot resting on kneeling captive turning left and raising hand, wearing oriental dress
ORI_ENS AVG
E
XXIR
LV 1236-66; RIC1st 64
https://ric.mom.fr/en/coin/1823
4,5g 21,5mm
ex Vienna International AuctionsJ. B.Apr 04, 2024
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Apollonia - AR drachmNikandros and Andriskos
80/70 - 48 BC
cow with suckling calf, cow standing left, calf right
NIKANΔPOΣ
(ΔA)(PK)
double stellate pattern
AΠOΛ__AN_ΔPIΣ_KOY
P&G 70; Ceka 83; Maier 13; HGC 3, 4
3,4g 17mmJ. B.Apr 04, 2024
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Aurelian - silvered antoninianusSiscia
end 271 - autumn 272 AD
Issue 5
radiate and cuirassed bust right
IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
Aurelian standing right, wearing military dress, holding short scepter, receiving globe from Jupiter standing left, holding long scepter
IOVI CON_SER
*P
LV 6448-583; RIC1st 225
https://ric.mom.fr/en/coin/2133
2,8g 21,5mm
ex Tri KameneJ. B.Apr 04, 2024
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Constantine I - AE follisOstia
312-313 AD
laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
IMP C CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Sol standing half left, chalmys over shoulder, raising hand, holding globe close to body
SOLI INV_I_CTO COMITI
MOSTQ
RIC VI Ostia 85; Sear 16104
4,0g 21mm
ex Tri KameneJ. B.Apr 04, 2024
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Constans - AE Reduced CentenionalisHeraclea
IX 337 - spring 340 AD
laureate-rosette-didemed, draped and cuirassed bust left
CONST_ANS AVG
two soldiers standing either side of a standard (o on banner)
GLOR_IA EXERC_ITVS
SMHB
RIC VIII Heraclea 27
1,9g 15mm
ex SavocaJ. B.Apr 04, 2024
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Constantius II - AE Reduced CentenionalisLugdunum
IX 337 - IV 340 AD
laureate-rosette-didemed and cuirassed bust left
CONSTANTIVS AVG
two soldiers standing either side of a standard ( (XP) on banner)
GLOR_IA EXERC_ITVS
{P,S}LG
RIC VIII Lyons 8; Sear 17964
1,6g 14mm
ex SavocaJ. B.Apr 04, 2024
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Constans - AE Reduced CentenionalisConstantinople
336-337 AD
laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left
FL CONSTANS NOB C
two soldiers standing either side of a standard (o on banner)
GLOR_IA EXERC_ITVS•
CONSIA
RIC VII Constantinople 152
1,6g 15mm
ex SavocaJ. B.Apr 04, 2024
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Constantius II - AE CentenionalisTicinum
326 AD
laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left
FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
gate with 2 turrets, 6 layers (dots in highest one); star above
PROVIDEN_TIAE CAESS
T crescent T
RIC VII Ticinum 201; Sear 17629
3,0g 17,5mm
ex SavocaJ. B.Apr 04, 2024
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Baktria. Zoilos I Dikaios. Herakles square bronze.Baktria. Zoilos I Dikaios. 150-130 BC. Æ (8.58 gm, 22.5x22mm, 12h). Square module of Arachosia, Paropampsada or Wⁿ Gandhara. Bust of Herakles right wearing lion skin. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔIKAIOY IΩIΛOY. / Club and bow in gorytos (bow case) in an ivy wreath tied at the bottom; EΩTΔ monogram to right. 𐨨𐨱𐨪𐨗𐨯 𐨢𐨿𐨪𐨨𐨁𐨐𐨯 𐨰𐨆𐨀𐨁𐨫𐨯 Maharajasa dhramikasa | Jhoilasa (of Great King Zoilos the Just). nVF. CNG EA 558 #242. Rare. Bopearachchi Série 6C; SNG ANS 9 #980; HGC 12 #221; MIG 2 Type 255b (North Chach); Ashmolean HCR51786.AnaximanderApr 04, 2024
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Gallienus - AR antoninianusMediolanum
262 AD
4th emission (2)
radiate head right
GALLIENVS AVG
Diana standing right, holding spear and bow; hound to the right
DIANA FELIX
Göbl 1146m; RIC 473K; Sear 10197
2,8g 22mm
ex SavocaJ. B.Apr 04, 2024
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Hadrian - AntiochAE semis
124-125 AD
laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right from behind with paludamentum
HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
helmeted Roma seated on cuirass left, holding spear and Victory with palm and wreath
COS__III
S C
RPC III, 3765; RIC 685; BMC 1356–7; Strack 626; van Heesch 146–7/2; CRS 33; McAlee 552
3,7g 18,5mm
ex SavocaJ. B.Apr 04, 2024
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Valerian - Irenopolis254-255 AD
radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
ΑΥΤ Κ Π ΛΙ ΟΥΑΛΕΡΙΝΟϹ ϹΕ
Hygieia standing right, feeding snake in arms; Asklepios facing, head turned left, resting on serpent-entwined staff
ΙΡΗΝΟΠ_Ο_ΛΙΤΩΝ ΔϹ
H
RPC X, — (unassigned; ID 60337); Karbach 163–7
18,7g 27,5mm
ex SavocaJ. B.Apr 04, 2024
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Valerian - Aegeae 253-254 AD
draped and cuirassed bust right from behind wearing priestly diadem, holding staff of Asclepius
ΑV ΚΑΙ ΠΟΥ ΛΙΚΙ ΟVΑΛΕΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ
αgonistic crown on table, seen obliquely, two palm branches between two purses; urn standing in front
ΙΕΡ ΟΙΚVΜΕΝΙΚΟϹ ΑϹΚΛΗΠΙΟC
T
ΑΙΓΑΙωΝ
RPC X, — (unassigned; ID 60664); Haymann 241a-b
13,6g 28mm
ex SavocaJ. B.Apr 04, 2024
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Valerian - Anazarbus253-254 AD
laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
ΑΥΤ Κ Π ΛΙΚ ΟV_ΑΛΕΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕ
six prize crowns in two rows, palm branch in centre top one
ΜΗΤΡΟΠ // Γ ·ΕΤ·ΒΟϹ· Γ // ΑΝΑΖΑΡ / ΒΟΥ
RPC X, — (unassigned; ID 60271); Ziegler 835
17,6g 28mm
ex SavocaJ. B.Apr 04, 2024
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Trebonianus Gallus - Antioch251-253 AD
radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right from behind
ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Γ ΟΥΙΒ ΤΡΕΒ ΓΑΛΛΟϹ ϹΕΒ
Apollo facing, head turned left, holding patera and lyre; right, serpent coiling around cista
ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΟΛΩΝ
Δ__Ε / S__C
RPC IX, 1820; CRS 505, McAlee 1186
7,9g 23mm
ex SavocaJ. B.Apr 04, 2024
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1882-Zs JS Mexican Silver 8 RealesMexico, Second Republic (1867-1905), Silver 8 Reales, 1882-Zs JS, SCWC KM 377.13, DP-Zs67, Cap & Rays type, 1845-82 die style, full J variety, EF-gEF, minor marks, with some brilliance, herringbone edge, weight 27.07g (ASW 0.7859oz), composition 0.903 Ag, 0.097 Cu, diameter 38.9mm, thickness 2.7mm, die axis 180°, Zacatecas mint, 1882; obverse REPUBLICA MEXICANA (Mexican Republic) arcing above, golden eagle perched left, head right, wings spread, atop prickly pear nopal cactus on rock in middle of lake, rattlesnake in beak and right talon, within half-circle oak and olive wreath tied with ribbon below, toothed border surrounding; reverse Phrygian cap inscribed LIBERTAD (Liberty) with glory of rays behind, ★ 8R. Zˢ. 1882. J.S. 10 Dˢ. 20 Gˢ. arcing below, toothed border surrounding; from the Roger Belmar Collection; ex Saltford Coins (1 Apr 2024); £165.00.SerendipityApr 04, 2024
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Philip II - Hierapolis247-249 AD
laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right from behind
ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΙΟΥΛΙ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟϹ ϹΕΒ
Atargatis seated on lion walking right, holding scepter
ΘΕΑϹ__ϹΥΡΙΑϹ ΙΕΡΟΠΟ
ΛΙΤΩΝ
RPC VIII, — (unassigned; ID 7972), CRS 64c
19,1g 28mm
ex SavocaJ. B.Apr 04, 2024
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Philip I and Otacilia Severa - Mallus244-249 AD
radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I right from behind
IMP M IVL PHILIPPVM AVG
diademed and draped bust right Otacilia Severadia
OTACILIAM SEVERAM IEP MAL COL
L__C / S__C
RPC VIII, — (unassigned; ID 2201)
12,2g 31mm
ex SavocaJ. B.Apr 04, 2024
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Bithynie, Chalcedoine AR Hemidrachme (340-320 AC)Persic standard.
HGC.7,518
13.2mm; 2.3gT.MooTApr 04, 2024
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Mysie, Pitane. AE7 (400-380 AC)7mm; 0.7g
BMC.4T.MooTApr 04, 2024
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Troade, Assos. Drachme AR (c.500-450 AC)avers : Griffon bondissant à gauche.
revers : Tête de lion rugissant à droite, dans un carré creux.
SNG Arikantürk 1, –; SNG Ashmolean 1050; SNG von Aulock -; SNG Copenhagen -.
14mm; 3.7g; 9hT.MooTApr 04, 2024
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Pamphylie, Aspendos AR statère (c.370-330 AC)SNG.France.54var
24mm; 10.96g; 9hT.MooTApr 04, 2024
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Pamphylie, Aspendos AR statère (370-330 AC)BMC.30var
23.5mm; 10.85g; 12h
ex PeusT.MooTApr 04, 2024
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Constantin Ier,Trèves. AE follis (322)avers: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
revers: BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS/VO-TIS-XX//STR•
RIC.VII.Trier.341,S
20mm; 3.05g; 6hT.MooTApr 04, 2024
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Constantin Ier, Héraclée AE3 (324 AD)avers: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
revers: DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG
exergue: SMHA•
RIC.VII.Heraclea.64
19mm; 3.55g; 11hT.MooTApr 04, 2024
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Constantin II, Héraclée AE3 (326)avers: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
revers: PROVIDENTIA CAESS
exergue SMHA•
RIC.VII.Heraclea.83
20mm;2.66;12h
Ex Gorny & MoschT.MooTApr 04, 2024
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Constantin II, Héraclée. Follis (327-329)SMHΔ
RIC.VII.Heraclea.96
18.5mm;2.88g;12hT.MooTApr 04, 2024
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Constantin II, Londres AE follis (321-322)avers : CONSTANTINVS IVN NC
revers : BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS // PLON
RIC.VII.London.236
19mm;2.96g;5hT.MooTApr 04, 2024
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Constantin Ier, Trèves AE follis (322-323 AD)avers: CONSTANTINVS AVG
revers: BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS
autel: VO-TIS-XX
Exergue: •STR•
19mm;3.35g;11hT.MooTApr 04, 2024
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Constantin Ier, Trèves. AE follis (323-324)avers : CONSTAN-TINVS AVG. Tête laurée de Constantin Ier à droite.
revers: SARMATIA - DEVICTA// STR(croissant). Victoria (la Victoire) debout à droite,
tenant une palme de la main droite et un trophée reposant sur l'épaule gauche ; le pied droit posé sur un captif sarmate assis à droite, les mains liées dans le dos.
RIC.VII.Trier.435,S
20mm;2.98g;6hT.MooTApr 04, 2024
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Faustine mère. Denier (après 148)avers: DIVA - FAVSTINA
Buste drapé de Faustine mère à droite, avec les cheveux relevés, coiffés en chignon (L).
revers : AVG-VSTA
L'Augusta sous les traits de Cérès voilée debout à gauche, tenant une longue torche allumée de la main droite et sa robe de la main gauche.
Rome.18mm.5h
T.MooTApr 04, 2024
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Commonwealth Penny (error/double strike): 1649-1660Issuer: England
Period: Commonwealth (1649-1660)
Years: 1649-1660
Value: 1 penny
Composition: Silver
Measurements: 0.35g; 14 mm
Obverse: Shield of England bearing the cross of St. George within wreath.
Reverse: Conjoined shields of England and Ireland below denomination in roman numerals.
Remarks: The Obverse on this coin appears to be overstruck a duplicate of the reverse image as you can see the shield with St. Georges cross perpendicular to another shield with the Shield of Ireland.
Notes: Personal metal detector find Norfolk, England. The Coins struck during the Commonwealth bear St. George’s cross and the Irish Harp in place of the royal arms. Issued when England was without a Monarchy after the beheading of Charles the 1st with the parliament running the country.
Justin L1Apr 04, 2024
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Commonwealth 1/2 Groat: 1649-1660Issuer: England
Period: Commonwealth (1649-1660)
Years: 1649-1660
Value: 1/2 Groat
Composition: Silver
Measurements: 0.92g; 16mm
Obverse: Shield of England bearing the cross of St. George within wreath.
Reverse: Conjoined shields of England and Ireland below denomination in roman numerals.
Notes: Personal metal detector find Norfolk, England. The Coins struck during the Commonwealth bear St. George’s cross and the Irish Harp in place of the royal arms. Issued when England was without a Monarchy after the beheading of Charles the 1st with the parliament running the country. Justin L1Apr 04, 2024
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Thessalonica KabeirosRPC II, 327
ΚΑΒΕΙΡΟΣ / ΘΕΣΣΑ-ΛΟΝΙΚΕ-ΩΝ : Kabeiros standing left, holding rhyton (conical container for libation) and hammer / in three lines within oak wreath; above inscription, eagle
THE KABEIROI (Cabeiri) were twin gods (daimones) who presided over the orgiastic dances of the mysteries of Samothrake (Samothrace) which were held in honour of the goddesses Demeter, Persephone, and Hekate. They were famed metal-workers, dwarfish sons of the god Hephaistos (Hephaestus), who served their father at his Lemnian forge. Like their mother Kabeiro (Cabeiro) the pair were also sea-divinities who came to the aid of sailors in distress.
Attributed to Flavian period (i. e. 69-96 AD).
Æ 20mm 8.53g 6h (and ~2mm thick)Yurii PApr 04, 2024
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071c. NigrinianNigrinian was the grandson of Carus and probable son of Carinus. He died about 284.lawrence cApr 04, 2024
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071b. Magnia UrbicaWife of Carinus and probable mother of Nigrinian. No details are known about her.lawrence cApr 04, 2024
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071a. CarinusCaesar October 282 – February/March 283
Co-Augustus with Carus and Numerian February/March 283 – July/August 283
Co-Augustus with Numerian July/August 283 – October/November 284
Augustus October/November 284 – Spring 285
Son of Carus. Left in Rome while his father and brother launched the attack on the Sasanids. Carinus led several campaigns in the West. Faced forces of Diocletian at Battle of the Margus. Was killed, purportedly by one of his own officers whose wife he had seduced.
lawrence cApr 04, 2024
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070a. NumerianCaesar November/December 282 - February/March 283
Co-Augustus with brother Carinus and father Carus February/March 283 - July/August 283
Co-Augustus with brother Carinus July/August 283 - October/November 284
Numerian participated in the Persian campaign with his father, Carus. When Carus was killed, Numerian had to resolve the war and negotiated a peace with the Sasanids. On his return trip to the West, he was found dead in a closed litter. Arrius Aper was accused of the murder by Diocles, the head of the Emperor's bodyguard and was executed. It also has been argued that Diocles was in fact behind the murder. Diocles is better known by the name Diocletian, the future Augustus.lawrence cApr 04, 2024
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069a. CarusAugustus 282-283
Probably born in Gaul. He was chosen as Augustus by his soldiers when Probus was killed. He informed the Senate, which had no choice in the matter. He launched an invasion of Persia that was initially successful, but he died during the campaign, either murdered or dying after being struck by lightning.lawrence cApr 04, 2024
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065a. ProbusAugustus June/July 276 - September/October 282
Born in Pannonia. Fought with Florian for title, and won. Very successful campaigns against barbarians. Good relations with Senate, but was killed by disgruntled soldiers.lawrence cApr 04, 2024
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064a. FlorianAugustus July 276 - September 276
Half-brother of Tacitus. Assumed role of emperor after Tacitus’s death in July 276. When faced by army of Probus, Florian’s troops killed him.lawrence cApr 04, 2024
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063a. TacitusAugustus November/December 275-June 276
There was a delay between death of Aurelian and the elevation of Tacitus; many questions on the details of his assumption. Died either from natural causes or was murdered.lawrence cApr 04, 2024
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060b. SeverinaWife of Aurelianlawrence cApr 04, 2024
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060a. AurelianAugustus October 270 - October/November 275
Probably born in Illyricum of peasant background. Rose through ranks of army. Proclaimed emperor about May 270 by the legions in Sirmium and defeated Quintillus. As emperor, had significant military victories and largely restabilized the frontiers, including the Gallic secessionist state. Killed by some officers after they feared he would punish them.lawrence cApr 04, 2024
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059a. QuintillusAugustus August - October/November 270.
Younger brother of Claudius. Quintillus's soldiers proclaimed him emperor and the Senate acceded. After Aurelian's troops proclaimed him emperor in opposition, Quintillus's troops deserted him, and he committed suicide.lawrence cApr 04, 2024
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054a. Claudius II GothicusAugustus September 268 - August 270
Of Balkan origins. He was successful militarily, but his reign was cut short when he died of plague.lawrence cApr 04, 2024
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Julius Caesar Denarius (Portrait/Fasces and caduceus, RRC 480/6) v.1JULIUS CAESAR, 49-44 BC
AR Denarius (18.91mm, 3.53g, 12h)
Struck late February to early March, 44 BC. Rome mint
Obverse: CAESAR DICT PERPETVO, wreathed head of Julius Caesar right
Reverse: L·BVCA, fasces and winged caduceus in saltire; axe, clasped hands, and globe in three quarters
References: RRC 480/6, RCV 1409
Toned. A scarce, late-lifetime portrait denarius of Julius Caesar. Caesar received the title of Dictator Perpetuo (Dictator for Life) in February of 44 BC; this coin would have been struck mere weeks before his assassination on the ides of March that same year.CPKApr 04, 2024
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Sextus Pompey Denarius (Pompey/Catanaean brothers, RRC 511/3a) v.1SEXTUS POMPEY, c. 45-35 BC
Son of Pompey the Great
AR Denarius (18.10mm, 3.31g, 11h)
Struck 42-40 BC. Sicily mint
Obverse: MAG • PIVS • IMP • ITER, bare head of Pompey the Great right, jug behind, lituus in front
Reverse: Neptune standing left, holding aplustre and resting right foot on prow, between the Catanaean brothers Anapias and Amphinomus, each bearing one of his parents on shoulders
References: Crawford 511/3a, RCV 1392
Poor surfaces but a decent portrait of Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus.CPKApr 04, 2024
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050a. QuietusUsurper Summer 260 - Summer 261
Younger brother of Macrianus Junior. When Macrianus Senior and Junior campaigned against Gallienus, Quietus was left in Syria to guard the Eastern frontier. The King of Palmyra allied with Gallienus and besieged the city of Emesa which Quietus was trying to hold. Quietus was killed by the citizens of Emesa.lawrence cApr 04, 2024
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Claudius Alexandira EagleRPC I, 5171 (or 5172)
ΤΙΒ ΚΛΑY / LϚ : laureate head of Claudius, right / eagle standing, right
Alexandria, Egypt
LϚ means regnal year 6 of Claudius, 45-46 AD.
Æ 15mm 1.41g 12hYurii PApr 04, 2024
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049a. MacrianusUsurper 260 - 261
Macrianus was the oldest son of Macrianus Senior (who was not viewed as a candidate for emperor due to his lameness and who did not strike coins). After Valerian was captured by the Sasanians, Macrianus tried to usurp the empire by naming his two sons, Macrianus Junior and Quietus as co-emperors in Summer 260. Macrianus Senior and Macrianus Junior succeeded in driving the Persians out of Antioch, but were defeated and killed in the Balkans in Summer 261 against Gallienus's troops.lawrence cApr 04, 2024
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L. Cupiennius Denarius (Roma/Disocuri, RRC 218/1) v.1L. CUPIENNIUS
AR Denarius (19.15mm, 3.67g, 5h)
Struck 147 BC. Rome mint
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right, X (mark of value) below chin, cornucopiae behind
Reverse: Dioscuri galloping right with leveled spears, LCVP (VP in monogram) below, ROMA in exergue
References: RRC 218/1, RCV 94
Lightly toned.CPKApr 04, 2024
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048c. Valerian JuniorSon of Gallienus. Made Caesar in 256 by Valerian. As a teenager, assigned to control the Illyrian provinces under tutelage of a more experienced commander. Died under mysterious circumstances in 258.lawrence cApr 04, 2024
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046d. SaloninusCaesar 258 - 260
Co-Augustus (under Gallienus) 260
About age 16 when he was made co-emperor. Killed the same year during revolt of Postumus.lawrence cApr 04, 2024
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Australia, Tasmania: Lewis AbrahamsAndrews 1, Renniks 1, KM Tn7
Penny token , copper; dated 1855 and minted by Heaton and Sons of Birmingham, England. 34.0 mm., 0°
Obv.: LEWIS ABRAHAMS / DRAPER / LIVERPOOL STREET / HOBART TOWN
Rev.: Emu facing right and kangaroo facing left, TASMANIA above and 1855 BELOW
Although there is no listing in the Archives Office of Tasmania Pioneer's Database for a Lewis Abrahams, records show that he occupied a house and garden at 19 Bathurst Street in Hobart Town in 1835, and was then in partnership with a certain H.C. Davis in a shop at 102 Liverpool Street. This token indicates that in 1855 he was operating without Davis as a draper on Liverpool Street. It appears that Davis withdrew from the partnership and Abrahams carried on alone.
Abrahams is listed as a contributor to the fund for the construction of the Hobart Synagogue in 1844-1845, and as a “seatholder” (financial member) of the Hobart Hebrew Congregation for some time during the period 1852-1877. He was married in the Hobart Synagogue in December 1855. He died in Hobart in 1860.
Renniks rarity R1 (most frequently seen)StkpApr 04, 2024
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Kese PegasusNumista 340677 (other references there)
Male head right, with three vertical dots behind / Forepart of Pegasus to the right, three horizontal dots above.
KESE under Pegasus, in ancient Iberian script (three symbols left to right Ke-S-E)
Cessetani people (ancient non-Celtic Iberians), Kese (Cese), Hispania (modern-day Vila-seca, Tarragona in Catalonia, Spain), first half of the 2nd century BC (195–170 BC).
Æ 15-16mm 2.62g 9hYurii PApr 03, 2024
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Philippi VictoryRPC I, 1651
VIC AVG / COHOR PRAE PHIL : Victory with wreath and palm, left / Three military standards
Philippi, Macedonia.
1st century AD. Used to be dated to the Augustan era, but now attributed to Claudian or Neronian times (40-60s AD).
Æ 18-19mm 3.91g 6h
Yurii PApr 03, 2024
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Lothar I as Emperor. Temple Denier of Dorestad. Carolingian. Lothar I as Emperor. 840‑855 AD. AR Denier. (1.75ᵍᵐ 21.1ᵐᵐ 9ʰ) Temple coinage of Dorestad. Small cross patée with pellets in angles; +IOTΛIMVS IPIEIRΛT. / Temple front. +DORESTΛTVS MON. gVF. Typical barbarous legends. Davissons Auction 43 #179. ex-CNG Coin Shop #751655; ex-Harlan J. Berk. Depeyrot 419. cf. (variant obv. legend): Coupland Lothar pl.36 #26-27; Gariel pl.59 #17; Morrison & Grunthal 529; MEC I #819 (Frisian imitation?); Roberts SCMF 1906.AnaximanderApr 03, 2024
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Charles the Simple. Cristiana Religio Denier of Langres with Carolus monogram.Carolingian. Charles the Simple, King of West Francia. 898-922 AD. AR Cristiana Religio Denier (1.83ᵍᵐ 21.0ᵐᵐ 6ʰ) of Langres (Langres Hoard?). Short cross patée. ✠CΛRLVS REX. / Carolus monogram (₭ΛR◇LVS). X✠RI˙Λ˙IIΛ REIIϽIO (blundered legend). nEF. Davisson's Auction 43 #181 (Charles the Bald). Simon Coupland: Unlike the Christiana religio coins of Charles the Bald, bearing a temple on the reverse, which survive in large numbers and were struck at several mints, these monogram Christiana religio coins in the name of a king Charles are known in small numbers and were probably the product of a single mint. The hoard evidence indicates that they are coins of Charles the Simple, minted in the early tenth century, and suggests that they may well have been minted at Langres. They have namely turned up in just two hoards, Langres 1880, which contained no fewer than seven specimens alongside a GDR denier of Langres itself, and Neufchâteau 2008, discovered less than 60 km from Langres. [S. Coupland]" in CNG EA 411 #517. See also Simon Coupland (Neufchâteau I 2008) #10. Rare. Depeyrot 1197; M&G 1436v. cf. Gariel ("Charles") pl.45 #69 (XRIΛIIΛ IICIO)-70 (XPIΛIIΛ PIIICIO); Prou 1067 (XPIΛИΛ REIICIO)-1068 (XRIΛIIΛ IICIO); Roberts SCMF (Chas. the Bald [B] or Chas. the Simple [S]) #1287 [S] (XRIΛIIΛ IICIO). MEC I - .AnaximanderApr 03, 2024
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BCC M129 Hadrian Corn Ears MinimaCaesarea Minima
Hadrian 117-138 CE
Caesarea or Alexandria Mint?
AE Chalkous
Obv: Head of Hadrian? right
Rev: Three ears of corn tied
together, no date across field.
9.25 x 11mm. 0.64gm. Axis:0
cf. BCC M92-BCC M97, BCC M128
and cf. Hamburger 89, (an imitation
of BMC Alexandria 891, and Emmet
1176, both dichalkons).
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeApr 03, 2024
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Klazomenai, IoniaLate 4th century BC
AE12 (12mm, 1.79g)
O: Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with olive leaves, and triple pendant earring.
R: Head of ram to right; KΛΑ below.
Sear 4322
ex JAZ Numismatics
EnodiaApr 03, 2024
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1066 - 1087, William I (the Conqueror), AR Penny, Struck 1083 - 1086 at Wallingford, EnglandObverse: + PILLELM REX. Crowned, moustached, facing bust of William I, his right arm across chest holding short sceptre topped with cross over his left shoulder.
Reverse: + IEGLPINE ON PALI. ( Æthelwine on Wallingford) Large cross pattée within circle, each angle within cross holding an annulet, each annulet containing a letter which spells out the word PAXS, all within outer circle.
PAXS type (crown 1)
Diameter: 20mm | Weight: 1.1gms | Die Axis: 6h
Spink: 1257 | North 848 | BMC 8
Dark, almost black, tone
Scarce
This coin, part of William's last coinage issue, was struck during the period that his famous Domesday book was being compiled. The issue may have continued to be struck for a short time into the reign of William I's successor, his son William Rufus, who reigned as William II.
William I, known as 'the Conqueror', was born at Falaise in 1027, son of Robert, Duke of Normandy and a girl called Herleve. Following the death, in 1066, of Edward the Confessor, who was childless, the English throne was seized by the powerful Earl Harold Godwinson who claimed, without corroboration, that Edward had named him as his successor on his deathbed. William, Duke of Normandy, a distant relative of Edward, also claimed that Edward had named him as successor to the throne during a period when Harold was in exile.
William invaded England, landing at Pevensey, meeting Harold who, after defeating an invading Norwegian force in the north, had had to make a forced march south from Stamford Bridge. Harold was defeated at the battle of Hastings on 14th October 1066. This battle is commemorated by the famous Bayeux Tapestry.
After his victory at Hastings William marched to London and was crowned in Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day 1066, according to the ancient English rite. Aldred, archbishop of York performed the ceremony.
William moved quickly to exert control over England, he introduced measures which included the imposition of the Forest Law, setting aside large tracts of land for hunting by the aristocracy.
William constructed numerous castles, including the Tower of London, to maintain order but, despite this, the years following his conquest saw a number of rebellions, all of which were brutally repressed. The social impact of these reprisals was huge because by the time of the Domesday survey in 1085-6 the vast majority of land not directly owned by William was controlled by Norman tenants.
After 1072 William spent the majority of his time in France, where he died. William I's death was the result of him being flung from his horse during fighting at the seige of Mantes. He died of his injuries, around a week later, at St. Gervais priory outside Rouen on the 8th or the 9th of September, 1087. William was buried at St Stephen's church in Caen, though even his funeral was not without its problems because, when his body was being interred, the tomb was found to be too small and William's embalmed remains were damaged when attendants were forced to squeeze them into the space.*AlexApr 03, 2024
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CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 325/0-315 BC. AR Nomos22mm, 7.16 g, 6h.
Warrior, wearing shield adorned with hippocamp and holding two javelins, on horse prancing left; to left, Nike standing facing, head right, restraining horse; below, M above leg, KAΛ below.
Phalanthos, preparing to throw javelin and holding two others, cloak draped over his arm and billowing behind, riding dolphin right; KAΛ and waves below.
Fischer-Bossert Group 63, 793g (V310/R615) = Vlasto 534 (this coin; cast of coin damaged in photo); HN Italy 893.
Old cabinet tone, flatly struck, numerous scratches, test cut and marks on edge. Near VF.
From the Mesogeios Collection. Ex Edgar L. Owen inventory 5481 (ND); Michel Pandely Vlasto Collection; Carlo Strozzi Collection (not in Sangiorgi sale).LeoApr 03, 2024
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RIC 085 Domitian as Caesar [Titus] Engraver's ErrorÆ As?, 11.03g
Rome mint, 79 AD
Obv: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VI; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: PAX AVGST (sic); S C in field; Pax stg. l., leaning on column, with caduceus and branch
RIC 85 (R2, note p. 204, this coin). BMC 747 (Vesp.). BNC -.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 225, 30 November 2023, lot 82. Ex Curtis Clay Collection. Ex Roman Lode VAuction, 2004.
Titus' first issue of bronze coinage in 79 was quite meager, all are fairly rare today. This first issue Domitian as Caesar bronze is either a dupondius or as - the weight suggests the former, the colour of the metal (copperish) the latter. RIC catalogues this issue under Titus, though it is possible it was struck prior to Vespasian's death in June. The reverse legend features an engraver's error - AVGST instead of AVGVST, cited in RIC.
NB: It must be mentioned that engraving errors during Titus' reign were extremely rare.David AthertonApr 03, 2024
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Vespasian: Augustus 69-79 ADDenomination: AR Denarius
Year: 69-79 AD
Bust: Laureate Head Right
Obverse: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII
Reverse: NEP RED
Type: Neptune standing facing, head left, foot on globe, holding acrostolium and long scepter.
Mint: Antioch
Weight & Measures: 3.27g; 17mm
RIC: RIC 1555
Provenance: Herackles Numismatics (April, 2024)Justin L1Apr 03, 2024
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077a. AllectusUsurper 293 - 296
Killed Carausius and assumed power in Britain in 293. In 296, he was defeated and killed by generals under Constantius, and Britain brought back under central control.
lawrence cApr 03, 2024
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076a. CarausiusHe was a military commander put in charge of controlling piracy off the coast of Gaul. It became clear that he was seizing much of their loot and keeping it. He fled to Britain and declared an independent empire in 286 in Britain and part of Gaul. He unsuccessfully tried to gain legitimacy from the actual emperors. Assassinated by Allectus in 293.
lawrence cApr 03, 2024
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062b. ZenobiaIn 270, her forces conquered Egypt and much of Asia Minor. In 272, Aurelian reconquered the area and took Zenobia and her son prisoner. After using both of them in his triumph, he allowed them to live in some prosperity in Italy. All her coins were struck in 272.lawrence cApr 03, 2024
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062a. VabalathusKing of Palmyra 267-272
"Augustus", 272
Son of Odaenathus, close ally of Gallienus. Vabalathus was 10 years old when his father died. His mother, Zenobia (who also struck coins), was the Queen of Palmyra. Vabalathus was not granted the same rights as his father by the Romans, and he rose against them. Ultimately defeated by Aurelian, and he and his mother were captured and led through Rome in a triumphal procession. Afterwards, however, they were allowed to live comfortably in Italy.lawrence cApr 03, 2024
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061b. Tetricus IISon of Tetricus, with same fate.lawrence cApr 03, 2024
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061a. Tetricus IAugustus "Gallic Empire" 271 - 274 AD
Nephew of Victorina, mother of Victorinus, who nominated him. Lost a battle to Aurelian, and the Gallic Empire was restored to Roman control. The battle itself may have been essentially a sham (except of course for the soldiers who fought and died), because both Tetricus and his son Tetricus II survived and in fact prospered as nobles in the empire.lawrence cApr 03, 2024
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058a. VictorinusAugustus "Gallic Empire" Summer 269 - Fall 271
One of the more successful generals for Postumus, he was chosen as Augustus after Marius was assassinated. He faced a number of internal revolts and the secession of many of the outlying territories of the Gallic Empire. Killed in Cologne by an officer whose wife he had seduced.lawrence cApr 02, 2024
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056a. MariusAugustus "Gallic Empire" May - August/September 269.
Successor to Postumus in Gallic Empire. Marius reputedly was a former blacksmith who rose through the ranks of the army. He was proclaimed emperor by soldiers after the death of Postumus. Marius then was killed by his own troops.lawrence cApr 02, 2024
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052a. PostumusAugustus "Gallic Empire" 260 - 269
Of Batavian origin and Roman commander in Gaul. As pressures mounted on Roman rule in Gaul, he established an independent government in Gaul, Germania, Britannia and Hispania in 260. The emperors in Rome did not have the power to regain control over his territory. In 269, troops loyal to Laelianus (one of Postumus’s commanders) rose in revolt in Mogontiacum (Mainz). Postumus removed the threat, but as a result of his refusal to allow his troops to sack Mainz, some of his troops killed him.lawrence cApr 02, 2024
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046b. SaloninaWife of Gallienus.lawrence cApr 02, 2024
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101a. ProcopiusUsurper September 365-May 366.
Relation of Julian, Procopius was a general who led revolt in Constantinople. He was betrayed by his officers and executed. His head was paraded through Gaul as a warning to others.lawrence cApr 02, 2024
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100a. ValensEastern Augustus March 364-August 378.
Brother of Valentinian. Due to abuses by Roman officials, revolt by Visigoths, with support by other tribes. In battle of Hadrianopolis, Roman army crushed and Valens killed. Body never found.lawrence cApr 02, 2024
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099a. Valentinian IWestern Augustus February 364-November 375.
Pannonian. Chosen after debate among army officers. He re-split empire with his brother Valens, who took charge of the East. Valentinian ruled from Mediolanum (Milan). Fought a series of wars against barbarians. Died of stroke while negotiating with barbarians.lawrence cApr 02, 2024
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098a. JovianAugustus June 363-February 364.
Hastily made emperor by soldiers after death of Julian II. Reinstated Christianity as the official religion. Due to the situation, made a bad peace with the Sasanids. Subsequently either died or was killed while travelling.
lawrence cApr 02, 2024
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134a. AnastasiusEastern Augustus 11 April 491 – 9 July 518
In 498, Anastasius revamped the coinage system (at least of the bronze coins) into a new pattern. This makes for a convenient point to distinguish between Roman coinage and Byzantine coinage.lawrence cApr 02, 2024
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053a. AureolusAlly of Postumus
Aureolus was one of the premier generals serving under Gallienus. After a seeming demotion, he turned against Gallienus and began to support Postumus. After Claudius Gothicus assumed power, his praetorians killed Aureolus. Aureolus struck a number of coins in Mediolanum in the name of Postumus; most are marked by inscriptions that include EQVIT in honor of the cavalry.lawrence cApr 02, 2024
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046a. GallienusCo-Augustus (with Valerian) 253 -260
Sole Augustus 260 - 268
After Valerian was seized by the Sasanids, Gallienus took control in the midst of a security crisis. It did not get any better for him as the central government lost control of Gaul, Britain, and Spain. Gallienus had shown earlier that he was an able commander, but he was unable to cope with the multiple threats. In operations against Aureolus, Gallienus killed by one of his own officers. Future emperors Claudius II and Aurelian were involved in the plot.lawrence cApr 02, 2024
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045b. MarinianaPresumed to be the wife of Valerian. Assumed to have died before 253.lawrence cApr 02, 2024
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045a. ValerianAugustus October 253 - Summer 260
From senatorial family. Beat Aemilian in battle. At the beginning of 260, Valerian campaigned against the Sasanids. He was seized by them during peace talks and held as an abused prisoner for the remainder of his life.lawrence cApr 02, 2024
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042b. Cornelia SuperaCornelia Supera was the presumed wife of Aemilian.lawrence cApr 02, 2024
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041b. VolusianSon of Trebonianus Gallus, who initially made Volusian Caesar, while appointing Hostilian as co-emperor. When Hostilian died, Volusian was made co-emperor in November 251. Killed along with Gallus in August 253, possibly by own soldiers as Aemilian approached (there are conflicting reports).lawrence cApr 02, 2024
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041a. Trebonianus GallusAugustus June 251 - August 253
Etruscan senatorial background. After Decius was killed, Gallus proclaimed emperor. Bad but necessary peace treaty with Goths. Killed in battle (perhaps by own troops) with Aemilian.
lawrence cApr 02, 2024
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042a. AemilianAugustus August (?) 253 - October (?) 253
Marcus Aemilius Aemilianus. Born in Africa, and perhaps a Libyan or Moor. Commander of forces in Moesia. After defeating Goths, he was proclaimed emperor by troops; about 40 years old. He defeated Trebonianus Gallus at battle of Interamna Nahars in August 253. Then killed by own troops when Valerian moved against him.lawrence cApr 02, 2024
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040d. HostilianCaesar (under Trajan Decius) May - June 251
Co-Augustus (under Trebonianus Gallus) July - November 251
Younger son of Trajan Decius. Made Caesar in May 251. After father and brother killed at battle of Abritus by Goths, Trebonianus Gallus became emperor. Rather than naming his own son Volusian as co-augustus, he named Hostilian as co-augustus in July 251. Hostilian died in November 251, probably from plague.lawrence cApr 02, 2024
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040c. Herennius EtruscusCaesar 250 - 251
Co-Augustus (with Trajan Decius) May - June 251
Son of Trajan Decius. Killed along with father in battle against Goths in June 251.
lawrence cApr 02, 2024
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