| Last additions - LordBest's Gallery |
025. Geta as Caesar. AR Denarius.Geta Caesar, Denarius struck under Septimius Severus and Caracalla, Rome, AD 200-202; AR (g 3,43; mm 19,15); P SEPT GETA CAES PONT, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. PRI-NC IVV-ENTVT-IS, Geta standing l., holding baton in his right hand and scepter in his left; to right, trophy. RIC 18; C 157LordBestApr 12, 2024
|
|
aA. Plautilla AR Denarius brockagePlautilla, Denarius struck under Caracalla, Rome, AD 202-205; AR (g 3,49; mm 18,7); PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE, draped bust right, Rv. incuse of obverse. LordBestApr 12, 2024
|
|
bE7. RSC 13. DIANA LVCIFERAPlautilla. Augusta, AD 202-205. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.61 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Caracalla, AD 202-203.
PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA Draped bust right
DIANA LVCIFERA Diana Lucifera standing left, holding torch in both hands. RIC IV 366 (Caracalla); RSC 13. LordBestMar 28, 2024
|
|
035. Philip I 244-249. AR Antoninianus. Felicitas standingAR Antoninianus. Rome. 3.34 g, 21mm.
Obv: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG.
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: P M TR P IIII COS II P P.
Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia.
RIC 4.
LordBestFeb 26, 2024
|
|
017. Crispina. AR Denarius. IVNOCrispina. Augusta, AD 178-182. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.03 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Commodus. Draped bust right / Juno standing left, holding patera and scepter; to left, peacock standing left. RIC III 283 (Commodus); MIR 18, 12-4a; RSC 21. Toned, some iridescence and underlying luster, hairline flan crack
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 78 (26 May 2014), lot 2311.LordBestNov 01, 2023
|
|
023. Septimius Severus. 193-212. AR Denarius. RESTITVTOR VRBISObv. Laureate head right SEVERVS AVG PART MAX
Rev. Emperor standing left, sacrificing from patera over tripod and holding reversed spear. RESTITVTOR VRBIS
C 599. RIC 167a. 18mm, 3.27g.
LordBestJun 29, 2023
|
|
aA3. RSC 1a. AR Denarius. CONCORDIA AVGGAR Denarius. Rome mint.
Obv. Draped bust right PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE
Rev. Concordia standing left holding patera and sceptre CONCORDIA AVGG.
RIC 269
An unusual variant of a common type featuring the common CONCORDIA AVGG reverse with the first obverse type of Plautilla featuring a youthful portrait (type A) and the PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE (a) legend. LordBestJun 17, 2023
|
|
053. Diocletian, 283-305. Antoninianus. MARS VICTORDiocletian, 284-305. Antoninianus (Silvered bronze, 22 mm, 4.04 g), Ticinum, 285-286. IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Diocletian to right. Rev. MARS VICTOR / VIXXIT Mars advancing right, holding spear in his right hand and trophy over his left shoulder. Cohen 214. RIC 239. Venèra 4864-966LordBestMay 16, 2023
|
|
033. Herennia Etruscilla AR Antoninianus FECVNDITASHerennia Etruscilla, Augusta, 249-251. Antoninianus (Silver, 23 mm, 3.34 g, 12 h), Rome, 250-251. HER ETRVSCILLA AVG Diademed and draped bust of Herennia Etruscilla set to right on crescent. Rev. FECVNDITAS AVGG Fecunditas standing front, head to left, holding cornucopiae in her left hand and extending her right to child standing before her. Cohen 11. RIC 56. LordBestMay 16, 2023
|
|
cr464/5. T Carisius. AR Denarius. 46BC. Carisia 3T. Carisius, 46 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.76 g, 12 h), Rome. Draped bust of Victory to right; behind, S•C. Rev. [T•CARISI] Victory in prancing quadriga to right, holding wreath in her right hand and reins in her left. Babelon (Carisia) 3. Crawford 464/5. RBW 1618. Sydenham 985. LordBestMay 16, 2023
|
|
Cr 306/1b. L Valerius Flaccus. AR DenariusL. Valerius Flaccus. Denarius, 108 or 107 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Victory right; below chin, barred X. Rev. Mars walking left, holding spear and trophy; before, L·VALERI/FLACCI and apex; behind, corn-ear. Cr. 306/1; B. (Valeria) 11. AR. 3.91 g. 18.50 mm. LordBestMar 14, 2023
|
|
RIC 578. Julia Domna Denarius VenusJulia Domna, 193-217. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.63 g, 11 h), Rome, 198-202. IVLIA AVGVSTA Draped bust of Julia Domna to right. Rev. VENERI GENETRICI Venus standing front, head to left, holding patera in her right hand and long scepter in her left. BMC 84. Cohen 185. RIC 578. LordBestJan 31, 2023
|
|
RIC 391. Julia Domna Denarius VestaJulia Domna, 193-217. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.59 g, 1 h), Rome, 215. IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG Draped bust of Julia Domna to right. Rev. VESTA Vesta, veiled, seated left, holding simpulum in her right hand and long scepter in her left. BMC 31. Cohen 226. RIC 391.LordBestJan 31, 2023
|
|
RIC 389B. Julia Domna Denarius VenusJulia Domna, 193-217. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.11 g, 7 h), Rome, 215-217. IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG Draped bust of Julia Domna to right. Rev. VENVS GENETRIX Venus seated left, holding apple in her right hand and long scepter in her left; at her feet, cupid standing front, legs crossed, resting his right hand on her right knee. BMC 28. Cohen 205. RIC 389b. LordBestJan 31, 2023
|
|
031. Orbiana, 225-227. AR Denarius. Rome mint.Sallustia Barbia Orbiana 225-227. AR Denarius. Rome mint. 2.83g.
Obv: SALL BARBIA ORBIANA AVG, diademed and draped bust right.
Rev: CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopiae.
RIC 319LordBestJan 11, 2023
|
|
Crusaders, Antioch. Tancred as Regent 1102-1012. First type follisTancred. Regent, 1101-1112. Æ Follis (21mm, 3.18 g, 12h). First type. Nimbate bust of St. Peter facing, holding cross-tipped scepter; O/[Π]Є to right; [(TP)/O/C to left] / +/ KЄ BO/ ΘH TO ΔV/ΛO COV [T/ANHRI/+] across field. Metcalf, Crusades 60; CCS 3a. Earthen black patina. VF.LordBestJan 11, 2023
|
|
005. Nero 54-68AD. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 65AD. Annona & Ceres. 35.6mm Orichalcum sestertius, RIC I 138, BMCRE I 129, Mac Dowall WCN 128, Cohen I 18, BnF II -, Hunter I -, SRCV -, EF, superb portrait, full legends, attractive toning, bumps, light smoothing, Rome mint, weight 26.564g, maximum diameter 35.6mm, die axis 180o, 65 A.D.; obverse NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P (Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus Pontifex Maximus Tribunicia Potestate Imperator Pater Patriae), laureate head left, short beard visible, no globe at point of bust; reverse ANNONA AVGVSTI CERES, Annona standing right, right hand on hip, cornucopia in left hand, facing Ceres enthroned left, veiled, feet on footstool, stalks of grain in right hand, torch in left hand; in center modius on garlanded altar, prow behind, S C (senatus consulto) in exergueLordBestJan 03, 2023
|
|
RIC 385. Julia Domna Denarius PudicitiaAugusta, AD 193-217. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.45 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Caracalla, circa AD 211-215. Draped bust right / Pudicitia seated left, head facing, placing hand on chest and holding scepter. RIC IV 385 (Caracalla); RSC 165. Toned with some iridescence, lustrous, reverse die polished, a few minor scratches on reverse. LordBestNov 24, 2022
|
|
RIC 572. Julia Domna Denarius PietasJulia Domna. Augusta, AD 193-217. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.43 g, 1h). Rome mint. Struck under Septimius Severus, circa AD 200-207. Draped bust right / Pietas standing left, holding acerrum and dropping incense onto lighted and garlanded altar to left. RIC IV 572 (Septimius); RSC 150. LordBestNov 24, 2022
|
|
014. Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Denarius. Rome Mint. Roma. RIC 349 AD 117-138. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.24 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 124-125. Laureate bust right, slight drapery / Roma standing left, holding Victory and spear. RIC II.3 722; RSC 349. Lustrous, minor flan crack. LordBestNov 03, 2022
|
|
013. Trajan. AD 98-117. Æ Sestertius. Pax. RIC 503varTrajan. AD 98-117. Æ Sestertius (34mm, 27.25 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 104/5-107. Laureate bust right, slight drapery / Pax standing left, her right foot on Dacian, holding branch and cornucopia. RIC II 503 var. (bust type); Woytek 200bD; Banti 134LordBestOct 28, 2022
|
|
033. Herennia Etruscilla AR Antoninianus PVDICITIAHerennia Etruscilla, Augusta, 249-251. Antoninianus (Silver, 22 mm, 4.41 g, 1 h), Rome, 249-250. HER ETRVSCILLA AVG Diademed and draped bust of Herennia Etruscilla set to right on crescent. Rev. PVDICITIA AVG Pudicitia, veiled, seated left, drawing veil in front of her face with her right hand and holding long transverse scepter in her left. Cohen 19. RIC 59b. A nicely toned coin with a charming portrait. Extremely fine.
From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang.LordBestJul 29, 2022
|
|
032. Otacilia Severa AR Antoninianus PVDICITIAOtacilia Severa, Augusta, 244-249. Antoninianus (Silver, 22 mm, 4.34 g, 6 h), Rome, 244-245. MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG Diademed and draped bust of Otacilia Severa set to right on crescent. Rev. PVDICITIA AVG Pudicitia seated left, raising veil with her right hand and holding long transverse scepter in her left. Cohen 53. RIC 123c. A lovely example with a sharply struck portrait. Struck from a slightly worn reverse die and with minor deposits, otherwise, good extremely fine.
From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang.
LordBestJul 29, 2022
|
|
bD5. RSC 16. AR Denarius. PIETAS AVGGAR Denarius. Rome mint.
Obv. PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA draped bust right
Rev. PIETAS AVGG Pietas standing facing right, holding staff and baby
RSC 16, BMC 422, LordBestMar 25, 2020
|
|
bC4. RSC 12. AR Denarius. CONCORDIA FELIXAD 202-205. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.12 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Septimius Severus and Caracalla, AD 202-203. Draped bust right / CONCORDIA FELIX, Caracalla standing left, holding volumen and clasping right hands with Plautilla standing right. RIC IV 365a (Caracalla); RSC 12LordBestMar 11, 2020
|
|
009. Vespasian 69-79. AR Denarius. Victory - Judaea CaptaVespasian. AD 69-79. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.48 g, 6h). “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Rome mint. Struck AD 75. Laureate head right / Victory standing left on prow, holding wreath and palm frond. RIC II.1 777; cf. Hendin 1484; RSC 368. Toned, delamination on obverse, area of slight flatness of strike on reverse.LordBestFeb 26, 2020
|
|
11. Kleopatra VII Thea Neotera. 51-30 BC. AR Tetradrachm Kleopatra VII Thea Neotera. 51-30 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.21 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Dated RY 7 (46/5 BC). Diademed bust of Ptolemy I(?) right, wearing aegis / Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt, palm frond over shoulder; LZ (date) over headdress of Isis to left, ΠΑ to right. Svoronos 1821; SNG Copenhagen –; DCA 70 corr. (date is reported). Tan surfaces, area of weak strike, some porosity. VF. Rare date, only four noted by Svoronos, one in CoinArchives.
LordBestFeb 18, 2020
|
|
01. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305 BC. AR Tetradrachm Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 16.95 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Sidon mint. Dated RY 18 of Abdalonymos, king of Sidon (316/5 BC). Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; Σ (date) in left field, ΣI below throne. Price 3504; Newell, Dated 50 (obv. die XXVI); DCA 878. Heavily smoothed, cleaning scratches and banker’s mark on reverse. VF.
LordBestFeb 13, 2020
|
|
Pope Alexander VI Borgia. AR Grosso.AR Grosso. Rome mint.
St. Paul holding sword and gospels, St. Peter holding keys and hospels S PAVLVS S PETRVS ROMA
Papal arms ALEXANDER VI PONT MAX
Berman 532, Muntoni 15-17.LordBestMar 19, 2013
|
|
025. Julia Paula AR Denarius. Concordia.Obv. Draped bust right IVLIA PAVLA AVG
Rev. Concordia seated left, holding patera; star to left CONCORDIA
19mm, 3.28g, 6h. Rome mint. Struck AD 220. RIC 211 (Elagabalus); Thirion 455; RSC 6a
Extremely Fine.LordBestMay 23, 2012
|
|
RIC 536. Veneri Victr. 193-96.Obv. Draped bust right IVLIA DOMNA AVG
Rev. Venus, seen from behind, standing right, leaning upon column to left, holding palm frond and apple VENERI VICTR
18mm, 3.54g, 12h. Rome mint. Struck under Septimius Severus, circa AD 193-196. RIC IV 536 (Septimius); RSC 194
Near Extremely Fine.LordBestMay 23, 2012
|
|
BHM 2561. Napoleon III & Eugenie at the London Guildhall.Obv: Conjoined busts of Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie NAPOLEON III ET EUGENIA GALLORUM IMPERATOR ET IMPERATRIX
Rev: Britannia introduces Gallia (France) to Londinia (City of London). CONCORDES SERVAT AMICITIA (Friendship keeps them on good terms)
Exergue: LONDINI RECEPTI 19. APR. 1855 Signed: B. WYON
AE76. Mintage: 350
Welch 7; BHM 194/2561; Eimer 178/1496; Page-Divo 134/233.
This medal commemorates the visit of the Emperor and Empress of France to London in april of 1855. This was one of my 'holy grail' medals, a medal I had been trying to purchase unsuccessfully on and off for seven years. LordBestNov 28, 2011
|
|
043. Claudius II Gothicus, A.D. 268-270.AE Antoninianus. Mediolanum mint.
Obv: IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
Rev: FELIC TEMPO, Felicitas standing facing, head left, vertical sceptre in left hand, short caduceus in right hand, T in ex.
RIC V-1 145 Milan/Mediolanum.LordBestJul 08, 2011
|
|
024. Caracalla 211-217. AR Denarius. Rome mint. AR Denarius.
Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT
Laureate and draped bust of Caracalla to right.
Rev: PONTIF TR P XIIII COS III
Virtus standing right with spear & parazonium, foot on helmet.
RIC 191.
EFLordBestJul 08, 2011
|
|
048. Probus A.D. 276-282. AE Antoninianus. AE Antoninianus. Rome mint.
Obv: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG, radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.
Rev: ROMAE AETER, Roma seated in temple, holding Victory and sceptre.
Ex: R(wreath)Δ.
21 mm, 3.39 g
RIC V, Part 2, 183
EFLordBestJul 08, 2011
|
|
|
BHM 1061. The Elgin Marbles, East Frieze IV 24-27.Obv. THE ELGIN MARBLES DEDICATED BY PERMISSION TO HIS MAJESTY GEORGE IV The Royal Coat of Arms with supporters.
Rev. CASTOR POLLUX CERES AND TRIPTOLEMUS THOMASON DIREXIT Hermes, Dionysos(?), Demeter and Ares seated.
AE48
The British Museum writes about the fragment depicted:
24-25. Hermes, a messenger god, sits looking in the direction of the procession. He wears sandals and a traveller's hat (petasos) rests on his knee. The figure who leans on his shoulder is probably Dionysos, god of wine. His left arm was supported by a staff (thyrsos).
26. Demeter, goddess of growing corn, was shown resting her chin (now missing) upon her hand. In Greek art this was a conventional gesture of mourning. Her grief is for her daughter Persephone, who was abducted by the god of the Underworld. In her left hand Demeter holds a torch, the symbol of the Eleusinian Mysteries, of which she was the patron.
27. Ares, god of war, sits with one knee cradled in his hands, while his left foot rests on the haft of a spear. Part of the weapon is just visible below the ankle bone. The rest of it must have been painted on the stone.
LordBestMay 02, 2011
|
|
RIC 576a Julia Domna Denarius Pudicitia.Rome Mint, 196-211. Under Septimius Severus
Obv. Draped bust right IVLIA AVGVSTA
Rev. Pudicita, veiled, seated left, right hand on breast, left hand on chair arm.
RIC 576a, RSC 168.LordBestSep 01, 2010
|
|
1781. Louis XVI & Marie Antoinette, Congratulations of the Merchants of Paris on the Birth of the Dauphin.Obv: Busts of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette vis a vis. LVD XVI FR ET NAV REX MAR ANT AVSTR REG
Rev: Six Corps of Merchants led by the Governor of Paris the Duke de Cosse ASSERENDI NOVA SPES COMERCII / REGI DE ORTU SS DELHINI SEX MERCATOR PARIS ORDINES GRATULANTOR AUSP DUCIS DE COSSE URBIS CUB DIE IV NOV MDCCLXXXI
AE60. Engraved by Duvivier.
This medal commemorates the birth of Louis-Joseph Xavier Francois, Dauphin of France from 1781 to his death in 1789. The reverse expresses the hopes of the merchants of Paris of continuing prosperity under a stable monarchy.LordBestFeb 28, 2010
|
|
1781. Louis XVI & Marie Antoinette, Birth of the Dauphin.Obv. Conjoined busts of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette LUDOVICO XVI ET M ANT AUSTR FR ET NAV REGI ET REGINAE LUTETIA signed DUVIVIER.
Rev. King and Queen between a kneeling Paris, holding a shield, and Trade (Abundance), holding a cornucopia and Hermes’ staff. SOLEMNIA DELPHINI NATALITIA REGE ET REGINA URBEM INVISENTIBUS XXI. JANU. MDCCLXXXII signed DV.
Commemorates the birth of Louis-Joseph Xavier Francois, Dauphin of France from 1781 to his death in 1789.LordBestOct 16, 2009
|
|
058. Maxentius, 306-312. AE Follis.Obv. Laureate head right IMP C MAXENTIVS PF AVG
Rev. Roma seated left holding sceptre and globe, within hexastyle temple with wreath within pediment CONSEERV VRB SVAE, RES below.
Rome Mint, 310-11. 24.5mm, 5.98g.
RIC 258. LordBestJul 06, 2009
|
|
041. Gallienus, 253-268. Antoninianus. RSC 0121a. Rome mint.Obv. Radiate, draped and cuirassed head right GALLIENVS AVG
Rev. Gallienus standing left holding globe and spear. VIRTVS AVG. P in right field.
RSC 1221a variant. Rome mint. LordBestJul 01, 2009
|
|
Overview of Plautilla's Coinage by Potator IIThere are five main types of portrait for Plautilla’s denarii at the Rome mint :
A - With a draped bust right, hair coiled in horizontal ridges and fastened in bun in high position. Her facial expression is juvenile
B - Hair being coiled in vertical ridges, with bun in low position. Plautilla looks here more like a young beautiful woman
C - The third bust shows a thinner face of Plautilla with hair in vertical ridges and no bun but braids covering her neck
D - The fourth type has a similar appearance with the former, but the vertical ridges disappear, hair being plastered down, still showing the right ear
E - Plautilla appears with mid long hair plastered down and covering her ears
In the mean time there are seven different reverses :
1 - CONCORDIAE AETERNAE
2 - PROPAGO IMPERI
3 - CONCORDIA AVGG
4 - CONCORDIA FELIX
5 - PIETAS AVGG
6 - VENVS VICTRIX
7 – DIANA LVCIFERA
Not every combination exists, but some of the above reverses can be shared by several obverse portraits. Noticeable also is an evolution of the obverse legend, being PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE (a) in 202, and becoming PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA (b) soon after.
Taken with permission from the gallery of Potator II:
http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/index.php?cat=11724LordBestJul 01, 2009
|
|
021. Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, mother of Caracalla and Geta.AE Sestertius. Rome mint
Obv. Draped and diademed bust right IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG
Rev. Juno standing peacock at feet IVNONEM SC.
Rome Mint, 211-217.
RIC 585. gVF
LordBestJul 01, 2009
|
|
051. Alexius I, 1081-1118. BI Trachy.Obv. Alexius facing
Rev. Christ seated
S1918LordBestJun 29, 2009
|
|
052. John II, 1118-1143. BI Trachy.Obv. John facing
Rev. Christ
S1944LordBestJun 29, 2009
|
|
053. Manuel I, 1143-1180. BI Trachy.Obv. Mary facing
Rev. Manuel standing.
S1964LordBestJun 29, 2009
|
|
055. Andronicus I, 1183-1185. BI Trachy.Obv. Mary crowning Andronicus
Rev. Christ
S1985LordBestJun 29, 2009
|
|
056. Isaac II, 1185-1195. BI Trachy.Obv. Isaac
Rev. Christ
S2003.LordBestJun 29, 2009
|
|
006. Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. AE 40 Nummi.Obv. Bust of Maurice Tiberius.
Rev. Large M, ANNO II to right, THEUP below.
Antioch Mint, 594.LordBestJun 29, 2009
|
|
007. Phocas, 602-610. AE 40 Nummi.Obv. Bust of Phocas.
Rev. XXXX ANNO II, CONE below
Constantinople Mint, 607.LordBestJun 29, 2009
|
|
008. Heraclius 610-641. AE 40 Nummi.Obv. Heraclius flanked by Heraclonas and Heracius Constantine.
Rev. Large M, ANNO above, XXII to right.
? Mint.LordBestJun 29, 2009
|
|
001. Anastasius, 491-518. AE 40 Nummi.Obv. Bust of Anastasius
Rev. Large M, stars on either side, CON below.
Constantinople Mint.LordBestJun 29, 2009
|
|
002. Justin I, 518-527. AE 40 Nummi.Obv. Bust of Justin I.
Rev. Large M, stars on either side, CON below.
Constantinople Mint.
SB 62LordBestJun 29, 2009
|
|
003. Justinian I, 527-565. AE 40 Nummi.Obv. Helmeted bust of Justinian facing, holding globe surmounted with cross.
Rev. Large M with A underneath, NIK below, ANNO XIII to sides.
Nikomedia Mint, 541. LordBestJun 29, 2009
|
|
004. Justin II, 565-578. AE 40 Nummi.Obv. Justin and Sophia standing.
Rev. Large m, NIK below ANNO X to sides.
Nikomedia Mint, 575.LordBestJun 29, 2009
|
|
005. Tiberius Constantine, 578-582. AE 40 Nummi.Obv. Bust of Tiberius Constantine
Rev. Large M, CON below ANNO II to sides
Constantinople Mint, 580.
SB 430.LordBestJun 29, 2009
|
|
Cr357/1b. C Norbanus. AR Denarius. 83 BC. Norbana 2.Obv. Diademed head of Venus r C NORBANUS LXXVIIII
Rev. Ear of wheat, fasces and caduceus.
Rome, 83 BC. 3.88g. Cr-357/1b, Syd 739, Norbana 2.
ex-HJB LordBestJun 26, 2009
|
|
Persia. AR Siglos. Xerxes-Artaxerxes I, 485-424BC. Obv. Bearded King, running right, holding spear and bow
Rev. Incuse punch.
Sardis mint, possibly. 485-424BC.
Carradice type III. LordBestJun 26, 2009
|
|
1817. Louis XVIII. Dedication of the statue of Henri IV at Pont Neuf.Obv. Bust of Louis XVIII LVDOVICVS XVIII LAPIDEM AVSPICALEM POSVIT D XXVIII M OCT ANN MDCCCXVII REGNI XXIII, ANDRIEU F on truncation.
Rev. Statue of Henri IV at the Pont Neuf HENRICO MAGNO CIVIVM PIETAS RESTITVIT MDCCCXVII ANDRIEU FECIT.
AE50.
LordBestMay 28, 2009
|
|
1822. Louis XVIII. Discovery and presentatoin of Venus de Milo.Obv. Head of Louis XVIII to right LVDOVICVS XVIII FRANC ET NAV REX
Rev. Venus de Milo standing in front of Egyptian antiquities COLLECTIS EX AEGYPTO GREACIAQ MONVMENTIS / SVMTV REGIO BONARVM ARTVIM VTILITATI MDCCCXXII
AE50.
This medal commemorates the discovery and presentation of the statue Venus de Milo.LordBestMay 19, 2009
|
|
1855. Napoleon III. Exposition Universalle B.Obv. Conjoined heads of Napoleon III and Eugenie left, signed CAQUE F
Rev. Wreath, outside wreath MSON DE LA BELLE JARDINIERE QUAI AUX FLEURS PARIS P PARISSOT, within wreath EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE 1855 MEDAILLE D'HONNEUR MASSONNET EDITEUR
Gilt AE38.LordBestMay 09, 2009
|
|
Austria, Austrian Netherlands. Maria Theresia, The Homage of Brussels, 1744.Obv. Draped bust MAR TH D G R HUNG BO D BRAB C FL INAUGURATA
Rev. Clasped hands over altar HAEC ARA TUEBITUR OMNES FIDES PUBLICA
WM37.LordBestMay 09, 2009
|
|
Austria, Austrian Netherlands. Maria Theresia, Palace of the Nation, 1779.Obv. Draped bust MARIA THERESIA AUG LOTH BRAB LIMB DUX M S I signed T V B
Rev. View of the Palace of the Nation THEMIDI TUTELARI S P Q B EXTRUI CURAVIS MDCCLXXIX
WM32LordBestMay 09, 2009
|
|
Battle of Leipzig, 1813. d'Essling 1412Obv. FRANZ. I: KAISER. V: OESTERREICH * ALEXANDER KAISER. V: RUSSLAND * . Bustes, en regard, de François et d'Alexandre JETTON
Rev. DIE ENTSCHEID: SCHLACHT DER ALLIIRTEN BEY LEIPZIG. Vue de la ville et de la bataille. Dans les airs, un aigle couronné, tenant le glaive et le globe.
Exergue: DEN 18=19. OCT: 1813.
Silvered AE34. d'Essling 1412, Bramsen 1259.
A medal/jeton commemorating the Battle of Leipzig in 1813, the most devestating battle prior to WWI.
LordBestMay 09, 2009
|
|
1815. Louis XVIII. The Holy Alliance.Obv. Bust left LVDOVICVS XVIII FRANC ET NAV REX, ANDRIEU F on truncation.
Rev. REGNIS EVROPAE CONCORDIA STABILIENDIS, on shield at centre GALLIA AVSTRIA BORVSS (Prussia) ANGLIA RVSSIA, SACRO FOEDERE IVNCTAE, in exergue ACCESSIT GALLIA NOVEMB MDCCCXV, signed F GATTEAUX Allegorical figures of France and ? facing in each in front of shield and a group of standards bearing the arms of the Great Powers involved in the Napoleonic Wars (Britains, interestingly enough, is at the back, half covered) with a unicorn behind the right figure.
AE50.
This is a confusing medal. It depicts the nations of Austria, Great Britain, France, Prussia and Russia as part of the Holy Alliance. Yet many historical sources say Great Britain never joined due to distaste and constitutional incompatibility with the others reactionary policies. But other sources say Britain did join at the same time as France (November 20, 1815). Who is right? If Britain did not join why are they on the medal, but if they did why is there so much written to the contrary?LordBestMay 09, 2009
|
|
Louis XIV. Construction of the Canal du Midi, 1667.Obv. Draped and cuirassed bust right VNDARVM TERRAQVE POTENS ATQVE ARBITER ORBIS LVD XIIII FRA | ET NA REX
Rev. View of City of Toulouse with Canal EXPECTATA DIV POPVLIS COMMERCIA PANDIT 1667 | TOL. VIRIVEQVE MARIE CENDI
AE52, cast. BMC 345.LordBestMar 17, 2009
|
|
Comitia Americana - Washington before Boston, 1776. Paris Mint, pre 1841 or 1860.Obv. Bust of George Washington right, GEORGIO WASHINGTON SVPREMO DVCI EXERCITVVM ADSERTORI LIBERTATIS COMITA AMERICANA [at neck truncation] DU VIVIER / PARIS . F.
Rev. Siege of Boston, HOSTIBUS PRIMO FUGATIS [in exergue] BOSTONIUM RECUPERATUM / XVII MARTII / MDCCLXXVI [at bottom right of canon in the foreground] DU VIV
AE68. Paris mint, Die combination 4, before 1860, plain edge, before 1841. Holed for suspension.LordBestDec 19, 2008
|
|
Comitia Americana - Washington before Boston, 1776.Obv. Bust of George Washington right, GEORGIO WASHINGTON SVPREMO DVCI EXERCITVVM ADSERTORI LIBERTATIS COMITA AMERICANA [at neck truncation] DU VIVIER / PARIS . F.
Rev. Siege of Boston, HOSTIBUS PRIMO FUGATIS [in exergue] BOSTONIUM RECUPERATUM / XVII MARTII / MDCCLXXVI [at bottom right of canon in the foreground] DU VIV
AE68. 20th century US mint striking.
One of the most encouraging early victories during the Revolutionary War was the British evacuation of Boston on March 17, 1776. During the harsh winter months Henry Knox had transported a number of canon from Fort Ticonderoga in western New York to Boston. As soon as this heavy artillery arrived Washington mounted the canons on Dorchester Heights overlooking the city. Under the threat of bombardment the British troops quickly fled, making Boston the first major city liberated from British occupation. Eight days later, on March 25, 1776, the Continental Congress authorized a medal to commemorate this event. Up through 1787 Congress authorized ten additional medals commemorating war heroes, however no medals were actually produced until 1790. In that year the federal Congress commissioned the Paris mint to produce these long overdue items. The Washington Before Boston medal was considered the most important and was the largest in the series, which is now referred to as the Comitia Americana (or American Congress) medal series. A gold example was presented to Washington along with a collection of eleven silver medals (nine of which were from the eleven medals authorized by congress); the gold exampe is now in the Boston Public Library while Washington's collection of eleven silver medals now resides in the Massachusetts Historical Society.
LordBestNov 12, 2008
|
|
Mudie 37. The Surrender of Napoleon, 1815.Obv. Uniformed bust of Napoleon NAPOLEON BONAPARTE MUDIE DIR WEBB F
Rev. The Bellerophon and another British ship, SURRENDERED TO H.B.M.S. BELLEROPHON CAPt. MAITLAND.
Exergue: XV JULY. MDCCCXV.
Mudie 37.
LordBestJul 22, 2008
|
|
028. Severus Alexander, 222-235. AR Denarius. Victoria.AR Denarius. Rome mint. AD 231-235.
Obv. Laureate head right IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG
Rev. Victoria standing left, left hand holding palm, right resting on shield, bound captive at feet VICTORIA AVG.
RIC 257, RSC 558a. aEF.
Struck to commemorate the 'victories' over the Persians in the emperors' eastern campaign of 231-233.LordBestJun 06, 2008
|
|
King 009, Edward I 1272-1307. AR Penny, Class 3b, Canterbury. Obv. Crowned head of Edward I facing EDWR ANGL DNS HYB
Rev. Long Cross CIVITAS CANTOR.
Class 3b, Canterbury mint.LordBestMay 27, 2008
|
|
King 08, Henry III 1216-1272. AR Penny, Class Vb, London mint. NICOL ON LVND.Obv. Crowned head of Henry III facing, with sceptre hENRICVS REX III
Rev. Long cross NICOL ON LVND
Class Vb, London mint.LordBestMay 27, 2008
|
|
Divo 006. 1643, 19 Mai, La Bataille de Rocroi.Obv. Head of Louis XIV right. LUDOVICUS XIIII REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS
Rev. Victoria enthroned on a mass of arms and standards, holding wreath and palm branch VICTORIA PRIMIGENIA, in ex, AD RUPEM REGIAM DIE V IMPER MDCXLIII.
Skillfully holed, possibly soon after issue.
The Battle of Rocroi was of immense historical importance. A large, veteran Spanish army was defeated by a smaller French force, the first time the Spanish had suffered a significant defeat in over a century. The loss was almost unthinkable, and it was not only a great propaganda victory for the French, it signalled the end of over a century of Spanish military supremacy and ultimately, the decline and end of the Spanish empire itself.
While the Spanish were able to pursue the war with some success after Rocroi, the loss of much of their elite army, andthe vast expense drained the Spanish economy and they were unable to defeat the simultaneous Portuguese rebellion.LordBestApr 24, 2008
|
|
Bramsen 0310. Légion d'Honneur, 1804.Obv. Laureate head of Napoleon ANDRIEU F below.
Rev.the cross of the order, in the centre of which the eagle of France stands on the fulmen of Jove, encircled with a flat ring, on which the motto, HONNEUR . ET . PATRIE. is impressed. A wreath of the branches of oak and laurel, with their fruit, surrounds the cross behind AUSPICE NEAPOLEONE GALLIA RENOVATA. Exergue, DENON DIRT. JALEY FT.
The engraving is of the highest quality. Some scratches on the obverse, not particularly visible in hand. The scratches on the portrait itself do not penetrate the patination to bare metal.
Laskey's Narrative:
Napoleon having been elected First Consul for life, immediately marked his great event by instituting the order of the Legion of Honour, which, by joining personal decoration with pecuniary stipend, answered two purposes, that of reconciling the people of France to the restoration of artificial rank in society, and also or securing to Napoleon himself the personal attachment of all those connected with the institution; in short it was a cheap, but efficacious mode of giving bribes to all ranks both in military and civil life, and therefore likely to be attended with the best consequences to his own popularity.
On this occasion, Joseph Bonaparte, the Consul's brother, was made the grand officer of the order.
It was also decreed that the legion should be composed of fifteen cohorts, and a council of administration; that each cohort should consist of seven grand officers, twenty commandants, thirty officers, and 350 legionaries; and that the First Consul should always be the chief of the legion, and of the council of administration. The members were to be military men, who had distinguished themselves in the war, or citizens, who, by their knowledge, talents, and virtues, had contributed to establish or defend the republic.
LordBestApr 09, 2008
|
|
Bramsen 0546. Entree a Berlin, 1806.Obv. Laureate bust right NAPOLEON IMP ET ROI
Rev. The Brandenburg Gate, in ex: L`EMPEREUR ENTRE A BERLIN LE XXVII OCTOBRE MDCCCVI. DENON Dt. * JALEY Ft.
Following the Battles of Jena and Auerstadt the Prussians fled in all directions, hotly pursued by the French. Berlin was abandoned to them and Napoleon entered in triumph. It was here that he issued the famous Berlin decree, banning British goods from his empire, declaring all products from British colonies subject to confiscation.LordBestMar 31, 2008
|
|
1902. Edward VII Coronation Medal Box/Case.Red Leather, blue velvet interior. Embossed coat of arms.LordBestMar 28, 2008
|
|
1902. Edward VII and Alexandra, Coronation Medal.Obv. Crowned and robed bust of Edward VII to right, resting on a wreath. EDWARD VII CROWNED 9 AUGUST 1902
Rev. Crowned, veiled and robed bust of Alexandra to right, resting on wreath, unfurled scroll to lower right. ALEXANDRA QUEEN CONSORT, 9 AUGUST 1902 on wreath.
AE55, in original case of issue.
My favourite King of England, known as the Peacemaker. Also fond of good food and women. LordBestMar 28, 2008
|
|
1953. Elizabeth II Coronation Medal.Obv. Crowned bust right.
Rev. Boat scene.
AE38.LordBestMar 28, 2008
|
|
1857. Sir William Chambers and Somerset House. Taylor 52a.Obv. Bust of William chambers to right. CHAMBERS 1725-1796 Signed B WYON AFTER WESTMACOTT
Rev. Elevation of Somerset House to the Strand, featuring nine bayed entrance block. SOMERSET HOUSE 1781 SIR WILLIAM CHAMBERS RA ARCHITECT. Signed B WYON. Edge inscription: ART UNION OF LONDON 1857.
AE55. Taylor 52a.
Issued as one of the Art Union series. The medal gives an incorrect date of birth to chambers, 725 as opposed to 1723. The portrait is based on a bust displayed at the Royal Academy in 1797 by Sir Richard Westmacott, this is now in Sir John Soanes museum.
Built under an act of 1775, as a great new administrative centre to house official and academic bodies. Designed by Sir William Chambers, the Surveyor- General, and completed in the nineteenth century by Sir Robert Smirke (eastern extension to Kings College) and Sir James Pennethorne (western extension to Waterloo Bridge). Chambers decided on a central courtyard, approached through a block of narrow frontage, which was to house the learned societies, including the Royal Academy and Society of Antiquaries. It is the Strand façade of this entrance block which is shown on the medal, it was complete by 1781 and incorporated sculpture by fellow Academicians Bacon, Carlini and Wilton.LordBestMar 28, 2008
|
|
BHM 1662. 1834. Sir John Soane, Architect. Bank of England. Taylor 106a.Obv. Portrait head right JOHN SOANE Signed W WYON A B A MINT
Rev. Elevation of the "Tivoli Corner" of the Bank building A TRIBUTE OF RESPECT FROM THE BRITISH ARCHITECTS MDCCCXXXIV.
AE58.
A gold example of this medal was presented to Sir John Soane, one of Britains premiere architects, in 1834.LordBestDec 21, 2007
|
|
Cardinal Mazarin, Treaty of the Pyrenees, 1660. Obv. Bust of Cardinal Mazarin in his cardinals robes. IVLIVS CARDINALIS MAZARINVS
Rev. Radiant sun over landscape HINC ORDO HINC COPIA RERVM 1660
AE54. Original strike. Unsigned, but engraved by Warin.
Allegedly commemorates the Treaty of the Pyrenees signed in 1659.
Jules Cardinal Mazarin, (1602-1661), was the first minister of France after Cardinal Richelieu's death in 1642. During the early years of King Louis XIV, he completed Richelieu's work of establishing France's supremacy among the European powers and crippling the opposition to the power of the monarchy at home.LordBestDec 06, 2007
|
|
067. Valentinian I, 364-375AD. AE3AE3. Siscia mint.
Obv. Draped and diademed busy right. DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG
Rev. Victoria advancing left holding wreath SECVRITAS PVBLICA, SISC? in ex.
aEF.
LordBestNov 19, 2007
|
|
Divo 119. Le Roi protecteur de l'Acadamie FrancaiseObv. Bust of Louis XIV LUDOVICUS XIIII REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS
Rev. Apollo standing facing, head left, leaning on column topped with lyre, principle facade of the Louvre behind APOLLO PALATINUS ACADEMIA GALLICA INTRA REGIUM EXCEPTA MDCLXXII
Divo 119. Unfortunate fingerprint (not mine) on bust, but beautiful reverse featuring the Louvre. Commemorates the Royal 'protection' given to the newly founded Acadamie Francaise.
LordBestNov 07, 2007
|
|
Bramsen 0032. Passage du Saint-Bernard, 1800.Obv. Uniformed bust of Napoleon right BONAPARTE Ir. CONSUL DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE.
Rev. Napoleon on horseback, crossing the Alps, after the painting by David PASSAGE DU Gd. St. BERNARD LE XXV FLOREAL AN VIII
AE58. Montagny, after Andrieu.
Stained and slightly worn.
LordBestOct 23, 2007
|
|
King 20. Antiochos VIII. AR Tetradrachm. Damascus mint.Seleukid Kings. Antiochos VIII. 121-96 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.56 gm, 32 mm). Damascus mint. Year 193 (120/119 BC).
Obv. Diademed head right
Rev. Zeus Uranios standing facing, nude, head left, holding star and sceptre; monograms in field; all within wreath.
SNG Spaer 2649 (var); Newell LSM 89.
Great style. Multi-colored toning. Lustrous EF, with a hint of obverse porosity in isolated spots.
LordBestOct 22, 2007
|
|
Bramsen 1126. Bapteme du Roi de Rome, 1811.Obv. Laureate head of Napoleon left.
Rev. Napoleon, whole length, standing, his head encircled with a laurel wreath, full dress, richly embroidered, the imperial mantle over his shoulders; he is holding the infant with both hands in an elevated situation, as if about to plunge him in an elegant font below; on the top of the font is a Capenduncula, across which lies a branch of myrtle, also a small coffer or acerra, used for holding the incense, surmounted on the top with a cross; against the plinth of the font rests a large book ( the Bible ), on the cover of which a cross; behind the Emperor, on the right, a chair of state, the front ornamented with the initial letter N, within a laurel wreath ANDRIEU FECIT in Ex BAPTEME DU ROI DE ROME M.DCCCXI
AE68. Struck in 1814-15, the original 1811 strike had a different obverse.LordBestOct 15, 2007
|
|
bB3. RSC 1. AR Denarius. Concordia Avgg. FDCRome mint, Issue II, AD 202. PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA, Bust, draped, hair coiled in ridges, either vertical or horizontal and fastened in bun at back/CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia standing l., holding patera and scepter. RIC 363a, Sear 7065, BMC 236,411-414, RSC-1, Cohen-1, Hill 583. FDC, full proof like luster.
LordBestOct 15, 2007
|
|
bC3. RSC 1. AR Denarius. Concordia Avgg.AR Denarius. Rome mint.
Obv. Draped bust right PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA
Rev. Concordia standing left holding patera and sceptre CONCORDIA AVG.
RIC363a. RSC1
LordBestOct 15, 2007
|
|
aA1. RSC 10. AR Denarius. Concordiae Aeternae.AR Denarius. Rome mint.
Obv. Draped bust right. PLAVTILLA AVGVSTAE
Rev. Plautilla and Caracalla standing clasping hands CONCORDIAE AETERNAE.
RIC361. RSC 10.
LordBestOct 15, 2007
|
|
|
|
|
