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Lucilla_02.jpg
RIC 3, p.276, 780 - Lucilla, Pudicitia Lucilla
AR-Denar, AD 166-169
Obv.: LUCILLA AVGVSTA, Draped bust right
Rev.: PVDICITIA, Pudicitia standing front, head left.
Ag, 2.96g, 18.2mm
Ref.: Kamp. 40.11, RIC 780, CRE 259 [S]
1 commentsshanxiSep 22, 2014
Gallienus_11.jpg
RIC 5a, p.177, 534 - Gallienus, Virtus Gallienus AD 253-268
Antoninianus, Mediolanum mint, AD 260-268
Obv.: GALLIENUS AVG, Radiate head right, light drapery on shoulder
Rev.: VIRTUS AVG, Soldier standing left, right hand resting on shield, left holding spear, S in ex
2.59g, 21.3mm
Ref.: RIC 534K var, Göbl 1150k
shanxiSep 18, 2014
Faustina_II_9.jpg
Denar, RIC 3, p.268, 674 - Faustina II, Diana LuciferaFaustina Minor
AR-Denar, Rome, ca. AD 161
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right, hair bun tied with pearls
Rev.: DIANA LVCIF, Diana standing left, holding long lighted torch in both hands.
Ag, 3.20g, 17.4mm
Ref.: Strack 520b, BMCRE 87, Cohen 85, RIC 674, CRE 174 [S]
Ex Pecunem Gitbud&Naumann 21 auction, Lot 636
shanxiSep 16, 2014
Parion_01.jpg
Asia Minor, Mysia, ParionParion, Mysia
Hemidrachm
4th century BC
Obv.: Facing gorgoneion surrounded by snakes
Rev.: ΠΑ / ΡΙ, Bull standing left, head reverted. Monogram below
Ag, 13mm, 2.27g
Ref.: SNG France 1390
Ex Pecunem Gitbud&Naumann 21 auction, Lot 200
shanxiSep 14, 2014
Livia_01.jpg
Asia Minor, Kilikia, Augusta, LiviaLivia, wife of Augustus
Cilicia, Augusta
Æ 18mm
Dated year 6 (AD 26/27)
Obv.: IOYΛIΛ [CE]BACTH , Draped bust right
Rev.: [E]TOYC ς AYΓOY CTANWN, Tyche seated right on rock, holding grain ear, river god Saros at feet.
AE, 18mm, 4.36 g
Ref.: SNG Levante 1241 (this coin), RPC I 4009 (this coin)
ex CNG eAuction 106, lot 180
shanxiSep 14, 2014
Gallienus_10.jpg
RIC 5a, p.182, 581 - Gallienus, SalusGallienus
Antoninian, Siscia
Obv.: GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head right
Rev.: SALVS AVG, Salus standing left, feeding snake raising from altar
AE, 3.08g, 20.2mm
Ref.: RIC 581
shanxiSep 09, 2014
Augustus_02.jpg
Asia Minor, Mysia, RPC, Pergamon, AugustusAugustus
Pergamon, Mysia, AD 1
Ae 21
Obv.: CEBACTON KE ΦA…, Statue of Augustus, standing facing and holding scepter, within distyle temple.
Rev.: ΠEPΓAMHNΩN KAI CAPΔIANΩN, Demos of Pergamon crowning Demos of Sardeis.
AE, 5.46g, 20.8x22.2mm
Ref.: RPC 2362, SNG Copenhagen 519.
ex Künker auction 83, lot 707
shanxiSep 09, 2014
Philippus_II_4.jpg
Asia Minor, Pamphylia, Perge, Philip II Philippus II
Pamphylia, Perge
AE24
Obv.: … K M IOY CEOY ΦIΛIΠΠOC CE, Laureate and draped bust right, set on globe
Rev.: ΠEP - ΓAI – ΩN, Money Chest surmounted by three purses
AE, 8.10g, 23.85mm
Ref.: SNG France 511-4; SNG von Aulock 4708, BMC 60, SNG Cop. 350
Ex collection of Dr. Robert Friedinger-Pranter
with the original old collectors label
shanxiSep 09, 2014
Faustina_II_8.jpg
Denar, RIC 3, p.095, 517a var. - Faustina II, VenusFaustina Minor
AR-Denar, Rome, AD 147-150
Obv.: FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL, Draped bust of Faustina II to right with band of pearls, her hair bound with pearls
Rev.: VENVS, Venus standing left, holding apple in her right hand and rudder, no (or very small) dolphin
Ag, 3.71g, 17.50mm
Ref.: RIC 517a var., CRE 233var.
Ex Dionysos Numsimatik
shanxiSep 08, 2014
Carinus_01.jpg
Egypt, Alexandria, AD 284/285, Carinus, Homonoia Carinus 283-285
Alexandria
Billon-Tetradrachm
Obv.: A K M A KAPINOC CEB, laureate and cuirassed bust right
Rev.: ETOYC Γ (year 3), Homonoia standing left, raising right arm, double cornucopia in left
Billon, 8.23g, 19.2mm
Ref.: Milne 4737, Curtis 1922, BMC 2455, Geissen 3185, Dattari 5586
Ex Dionysos Numsimatik
shanxiSep 08, 2014
Julia_Mamaea_01.jpg
Thrace, Deultum, Julia Mamaea, ArtemisJulia Mamaea (222-235).
Thrace, Deultum
Obv: IVLIA MAMAEA AVG, Diademed and draped bust right.
Rev: COL FL PAC DEVLT, Artemis advancing right, holding bow and drawing arrow from quiver; at feet, hound advancing right.
AE, 8.95g, 23.7mm
Ref.: Varbanov 2341
1 commentsshanxiSep 05, 2014
Probus_01~0.jpg
RIC 5b, p.039, 202 - Probus , Sol in quadriga Probus (276-282)
Antoninianus, Rome
Obv.: IMP PROBVS AVG, Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.
Rev.: SOLI INVICTO, R /crescent and star/ E in ex, Sol driving quadriga left, raising hand, holding globe and whip
4.43g, 22.4mm
Ref.: RIC 202
Ex Gitbud&Naumann
shanxiSep 01, 2014
Gallienus_09.jpg
RIC 5a, p.173, 485 - Gallienus, SpesGallienus
Billon-Antoninian, Mediolanum
Obv.: GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate head right.
Rev.: INDVLG AVG, Spes walking left, holding flower and raising robe, P in left field
Billon, 3.41g, 20.6x20.9mm
Ref.: RIC 485, Göbl 1197c
shanxiAug 28, 2014
Valerianus_I_02.jpg
RIC 5a, p.045, 74 - Valerian I, ApolloValerianus I (253-260)
Antoninianus, Rome
Obv.: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev.: APOLLINI PROPVG, Apollo standing right, drawing bow.
3.16 g, 21 mm
Ref.: MIR 44d, RIC 74
Ex Helios Numismatik
shanxiAug 27, 2014
Valerianus_II_02.jpg
RIC 5a, p.116, 3 - Valerian II, Jupiter, goatValerianus II as Caesar
AR Antoninianus, AD 255
Obv.: VALERIANVS CAES, radiate and draped bust right
Rev.: IOVI CRESCENTI, young Jupiter seated facing on goat standing right.
Ag, 3.86g, 20.5mm
Ref.: RIC 3
shanxiAug 19, 2014
Laodikeia_02.jpg
Asia Minor, Phrygia, Laodikeia, Apollo, Crown of IsisLaodikeia
Asia Minor, Phrygia
Pseudo-autonomous issue
AE13
Time of Tiberius, AD 10-37
Obv.: ΛAOΔIKEΩN laureate bust of Apollo right with lyre
Rev.: ΠΥΘHΣ ΠΥΘOΥ ΔIΣ, altar surmounted by headdress of Isis
AE, 13.6mm, 2.55g
Ref.: BMC Phrygia 62; SNG Cop 511; RPC I 2909
1 commentsshanxiAug 18, 2014
Faustina_II_7.jpg
Denar, RIC 3, p.269, 677 - Faustina II, Fecunditas, Child Faustina Minor
AR-Denar, Rome, AD 161-175
Obv: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right
Rev.: FECVNDITAS, Fecunditas standing right holding scepter in right and infant in left
Ag, 3.55g, 18.2mm
Ref.: RIC III 677, RSC II 99, BMCRE IV 91, CRE 176 var. (no pearls)

For this type I have three other versions in my gallery > click:

bust with band of pearls

bust with diadem

bust with double band of pearls

1 commentsshanxiAug 18, 2014
Thasos_3.jpg
Thrace, Thasos, Satyr, NymphThrace, Thasos
AR Stater (Circa 510-463 BC)
Obv.: Nude Satyr rushing right, carrying off protesting nymph
Rev.: Quadripartite incuse square
Ag, 9.59g, 21.8mm
Ref.: SNG Copenhagen 1008.
Ex Pecunem Gitbud&Naumann 20, Lot 64
3 commentsshanxiAug 14, 2014
Dyrrhachium_01.jpg
Illyria, Dyrrhachium, cow, suckling calf, stellate pattern Illyria, Dyrrhachium
AR drachm
Obv.: ΞENΩN, cow suckling calf right, eagle above
Rev.: ΔΥΡ above, XAP[O], [ΠI], [NO]Y, around double stellate pattern within double linear square
Ag, 3.24g, 18.1
Ref.: SNG Cop 498
shanxiAug 14, 2014
Apollonia_01.jpg
Illyria, Apollonia, cow, suckling calf, stellate pattern Illyria, Apollonia
AR drachm
Obv.: AΓIAΣ, cow left, head turned, suckling calf right
Rev.: AΠOΛ EΠI [KA] [Δ]OΥ around double stellate pattern within double linear square with sides curved inwards
Ag, 3.29g, 17.9x16.6mm
Ref.: BMC 15
shanxiAug 14, 2014
Elagabal_06.jpg
Syria, Antioch, Elagabalus, EagleElagabalus
Syria, Antiochia
Billon tetradrachm
Obv.: AVT K M A ANTWNEINOC, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev.: ΔHMAPX EΞYΠATOC TOB, Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, holding wreath in beak, Δ Є above wings, star between legs.
Billon, 13.10g, 24-27mm
Ref.: Prieur 264
Ex Dionysos Numismatik
1 commentsshanxiAug 14, 2014
Hadrian_6.jpg
Egypt, Alexandria, AD 128/129, Hadrian, SabinaHadrian
Egypt, Alexandria
Billon Tetradrachm
Obv.: AVT KAI TPAI AΔPIA CEB, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
Rev.: CABINA CEBACTH, Draped bust of Sabina right.
Billon, 13,32 g, 25.8mm
Ref.: Geissen 90, 997. Dattari 1249. Kampmann-Ganschow 135, 32. 469
2 commentsshanxiAug 13, 2014
Trajan_Decius_03.jpg
Asia Minor, Phyrgia, Philomelion, Trajan Decius, River God Gallos Trajan Decius, AD 249-251
Phyrgia, Philomelion
Obv.: AVΓ KΓ VЄCK TPAIA ΔЄKIOCЄ, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev.: ΦIΛOMHΛЄωN ЄΠ ЄVTVXO B, River god Gallos reclining, holding amphora, from which water flows, and cornucopia
AE, 7.21g, 24.2mm
Ref.: BMC 39, SNG von Aulock 3931
shanxiAug 13, 2014
Pergamon_05.jpg
Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Athena, bull headsMysia, Pergamon
AE17, 310-282 BC
Obv.: Helmeted and laureate head of Athena left
Rev.: ΠΕΡΓΑ, Confronted bull heads.
AE, 4.01g, 16.8mm
Ref.: SNG France 1577 ff.
Ex Pecunem 20, Lot 212
1 commentsshanxiAug 12, 2014
Elagabal_05.jpg
Moesia Inferior, Nikopolis, Elagabal, SerpentElagabal
Nicopolis ad Istrum
AE22
Obv.: AVT KM AVPH ANTΩNEINOC, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust
Rev.: NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICTPON, Serpent coiled
AE, 7.22g, 22.65mm
Ref.: Hristova-Jekov 8.26.22.11
shanxiAug 12, 2014
Quintillus_01.jpg
Egypt, Alexandria, AD 270, QuintillusQuintillus
Alexandria
Tetradrachm
Obv.: A K M A KΛ KVINTIΛΛOC CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev.: L–A (year 1), Eagle standing right, head left, holding wreath in beak
AE, 8.42 g, 20.5 mm
Ref.: Dattari 5419, Milne 4298, Geissen 3050

shanxiAug 05, 2014
Gallienus_08.jpg
RIC 5a, p.184, 606 - Gallienus, SaturnGallienus
Billon-Antoninian, Antiochia
Obv.: GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust right
Rev.: AETERNITAS AVG, Saturn standing l., holding harpa; PXV.
Billon, 3.07g, 19.2mm
Ref.: Kamp. 90.41.2, RIC 606, Göbl 1662k
Ex Dionysos Numismatik
1 commentsshanxiAug 05, 2014
Gallienus_07.jpg
RIC 5a, p.190, 670 - Gallienus, emperor standing with spear and globeGallienus
Billon-Antoninian, Antiochia
Obv.: GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust right.
Rev.: VIRTVS AVG, Gallienus, laureate, standing right, holding transverse spear and globe right, branch in ex
Billon, 4.04g, 20.8mm
Ref.: RIC 670, Kamp. 90.308.3
Ex Dionysos Numismatik
shanxiAug 05, 2014
Herennia_Etruscilla_01.jpg
RIC 4c, p.127, 58b - Herennia Etruscilla, Pudicitia Herennia Etruscilla
AR Antoninianus, AD 249-251
Obv.: HER ETRVSCILLA AVG, diademed and draped bust on crescent right
Rev.: PVDICITIA AVG, Pudicitia veiled standing left, drawing veil and holding sceptre
Ag, 3.48g, 21.2mm
Ref.: RIC 58b, C17
shanxiAug 01, 2014
Philippus_I_7.jpg
RIC 4c, p.068, 3 - Philippus I, Felicitas Philippus I
AR-Antoninian
Obv.: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev.: P M TR P III COS P P, Felicitas standing l., holding caduceus and cornucopiae
Ag, 4.03g, 22.2mm
Ref.. RIC 3, C 124
shanxiJul 31, 2014
Philippus_II_3.jpg
RIC 4c, p.096, 218d - Philippus II, emperor standingPhilippus II as Caesar
AR Antoninianus, Rome, AD 244-246
Obv.: M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev.: PRINCIPI IVVENT, Philip II standing left, holding spear and globe.
Ag, 4.46g, 22.4mm
Ref.: RIC 218d, C 48
Ex HJB
shanxiJul 31, 2014
Balbinus_01.jpg
RIC 4b, p.170, 8 - Balbinus, Victory Balbinus
AR Denarius,Rome, AD 238
Obv.: Laureateand drapedbust right
Rev.: Victory standing facing, head left, holding wreath and palm
Ag, 1.56g, 20.4mm
Ref.: RIC IV 8, RSC 27
"Crystallised", fragile and broken
Ex Gitbud&Naumann
shanxiJul 31, 2014
Julia_Maesa_01.jpg
RIC 4b, p.050, 268 - Julia Maesa, Pudicitia Julia Maesa
AR Denar
Obv.: IVLIA MAESA AVG, draped bust of Julia Maesa right
Rev.: PVDICITIA, Pudicitia seated left, adjusting veil and holding scepter
Ag, 3.47g, 18mm
Ref.: RIC 268, RSC 36, C. 36, Kankelfitz 7, CRE 492 [C]
Ex Helios Numismatik
shanxiJul 30, 2014
Pupienus_01.jpg
RIC 4b, p.174, 11b - Pupienus, clasped handsPupienus
AR Antoninianus, AD 238
Obv.: IMP CAES PVPIEN MAXIMVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev.: PATRES SENATVS, clasped hands
Ag, 4.84g, 21.6mm
Ref.: RIC 11b, RSC 21
1 commentsshanxiJul 30, 2014
Gordianus_III_12.jpg
RIC 4c, p.030, 140 - Gordianus III, Felicitas Gordian III
AR-Antoninianus
Obv.: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate and draped bust right
Rev.: FELICIT TEMP, Felicitas standing left holding a long caduceus and cornucopia
Ag, 4.71g, 23mm
Ref.: RIC 140, RSC 71
shanxiJul 24, 2014
Masikytes_01.jpg
Asia Minor, Lykia, Masikytes, Apollo, LyreMasikytes
Asia Minor, Lykian League
Ar Hemidrachm
Obv.: Laureate head of Apollo right.
Rev.: M-A, Lyre; tripod to right; all within incuse square.
Ag, 1.62g, 16mm
Ref.: RPC 3310, Troxell Period IV, Series 6
Ex G&M, auction 220, Lot 1388
Ex Pecunem Gitbud&Naumann auction 19, Lot 289
shanxiJul 20, 2014
Rhodos_01.jpg
Asia Minor, Caria, Rhodes, Helios, rose, winged thunderboldRhodes, 304-166 BC
Asia Minor, Caria
AR Drachm, magistrate Stasion
Obv.: Head of Helios facing slightly right.
Rev.: ΣΤΑΣIΩΝ, P - O, Rose with bud right, winged thunderbolt in field left.
Ag, 2.75g, 14mm
Ref.: "Neue Beiträge zur antiken Münzkunde aus schweizerischen öffentlichen und privaten Sammlungen", p. 63, no. 59, RSN 30 (1945) p. 1-103. (1 specimen cited).
Ex Pecunem Gitbud&Naumann auction 19, Lot 269
shanxiJul 16, 2014
Seleukeia_ad_Kalykadnon_01.jpg
Asia Minor, Kilikia, Seleukeia ad Kalykadnon, Athena, NikeSeleukeia ad Kalykadnon
Asia Minor, Cilicia
AE24, 150-50 BC
Obv: Helmeted head of Athena right, mongram behind
Rev: ΣΕΛΕΥΚΕΩΝ ΤΩΝ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΩΙ ΚΑΛΥΚΑΔΝΩΙ,
Nike advancing left, holding branch; AΘΗ over monogram to left.
AE, 8.32 g, 24mm
Ref.: SNG France 895; SNG Levante 680
Ex Pecunem Gitbud&Naumann auction 19, Lot 309
2 commentsshanxiJul 15, 2014
Larissa_01.jpg
Thessaly, Larissa, Thessalos, HorseLarissa, Thessaly
AR Hemidrachm, 460–440 BC
Obv.: Thessalos to right, naked but for chlamys and petasos flying behind him, holding a band with both hands around the forehead of a bull leaping right that lifts him from the ground
Rev.: Bridled horse galloping left, its rein trailing below, Λ - ΑΡΙ in front and above, sandal of Jason below, all within incuse square.
Ag, 3.0g, 16-18mm
Ref.: Thessalian Hoards and the Coinage of Larissa, AJN 20, 2008, 137 Nr. 18.
Ex collection of Dr. Robert Friedinger-Pranter
shanxiJul 15, 2014
Geta_01.jpg
RIC 4a, p.316, 13a - Geta, Nobilitas Geta
AR Denar
Obv.: P SEPT GETA CAES PONT, Draped ans cuirassed bust right
Rev.: NOBI-LITAS, Nobilitas standing right holding sceptre and palladium
Ag, 3.20g, 18.9mm
Ref.: RIC 13a, RSC 90
shanxiJul 09, 2014
Aquilia_Severa_1~0.jpg
RIC 4b, p.047, 226 - Aquilia Severa, Concordia Aquilia Severa
AR Denar 220-221
Obv.: IVLIA AQVILIA SEVERA AVG, Draped bust right
Rev.: CONCORDIA, Concordia standing, head turned left, holding patera and double cornucopiae, altar and star right.
Ag, 2.73g, 18.92mm
Ref.: RIC 226
Ex Lanz Numismatik auction 155, lot 617
shanxiJul 09, 2014
Julia_Paula_2.jpg
RIC 4b, p.046, 222 - Julia Paula, VENVS GENETRIXJulia Paula (219-220)
AR Denar, Rome
Obv.: IVLIA PAVLA AVG, Draped bust right.
Rev.: VENVS GE ETRIX (N missing) , Venus seated left with apple and sceptre.
Ag, 3.09g, 18.4mm
Ref.: RIC 222
Ex Gitbud&Naumann
shanxiJul 09, 2014
Smyrna_01.jpg
Asia Minor, Ionia, Smyrna, HomerSmyrna, 105-95 BC
magistrate Kratinos, son of Kratinos
Obv.: laureate head of Apollo right
Rev.: IMΥΡNAIΩN / ΚΡΑΤΙΝΟΣ / ΚΡΑΤΙΝΟY, Homer seated left, clad in himation, right raised to his chin, volume on his knees in left
Ref.. Milne.290a
AE, 18.2 mm, 7.83 g
Ex Gitbud&Naumann
1 commentsshanxiJul 08, 2014
Fulvia_01.jpg
Cr. 489/5, Fulvia, Lion, QuinariusFulvia (83 BC – 40 BC)
Powerful aristocratic woman, wife of Publius Clodius Pulcher (62-52 BC), Gaius Scribonius Curio (52-51 BC) and Marcus Antonius (47-40 BC).
AR Quinarius, Late 43-42 BC
Obv.: Winged bust of Fulvia as Victory
Rev.: [LVGV] DVNI [A] XL, Lion advancing right
Ag, 1.66g, 13.2mm
Ref.: Craw. 489/5, RPC 512, Syd. 1160
3 commentsshanxiJul 07, 2014
Republik_08~0.jpg
Cr. 442/1a, Republic, 49 BC, Man. Acilius Glabrio Man. Acilius Glabrio
AR Denarius, 49 BC
Obv.: Laureate head of Salus right, SALVTIS upward behind.
Rev.: Valetudo standing left, leaning on column and holding snake, MN ACILIVS III VIR VALETV behind and before.
Ag, 3.79 g, 18 mm
Ref.: Crawford 442/1a. Sydenham 922. RSC Acilia 8
1 commentsshanxiJul 01, 2014
Caracalla_6.jpg
RIC 4a, p.252, 275a - Caracalla, JupiterCaracalla
AR Denarius
Obv.: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, laureate head right
Rev.: P M TR P XVIIII COS IIII P P, Jupiter, standing half-right, looking left, thunderbolt in right and scepter in left
Ag, 2.40g, 20mm
Ref.: RIC IV 275a
shanxiJul 01, 2014
Julia_Domna_2.jpg
RIC 4a, p.171, 581 - Julia Domna, VENVS VICTRIXJulia Domna
AR-Denar, Rome Mint
Obv.: IVLIA AVGVSTA, bust right
Rev.: VENVS VICTRIX, Venus, standing left, holding helmet and palm, resting elbow on column, shield at feet.
Ag, 3.22g, 19.5mm
Ref.: RIC IV 581, CRE 402 [S]
shanxiJul 01, 2014
Gordianus_III_11.jpg
RIC 4c, p.019, 19 - Gordianus III, VictoryGordian III
AR-Antoninianus
Obv.: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev.: PM TR P II COS P P, Victory advancing left, wreath in right and palm in left
Ag, 4.17g, 20.8mm
Ref.: RIC 19
2 commentsshanxiJun 29, 2014
Gordianus_III_10.jpg
RIC 4c, p.019, 36 - Gordianus III, Liberalitas Gordian III
AR-Antoninianus
Obv.: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev.: LIBERALITAS AVG II, Liberalitas holding dispenser and double-cornucopiae
Ag, 3.91g, 21.1mm
Ref.: RIC 36, RSC 130
shanxiJun 29, 2014
Gordianus_III_9.jpg
RIC 4c, p.016, 5 - Gordianus III, VictoryGordian III
Silver antoninianus
Obv.: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev.: VICTORIA AVG, Victory advancing left, wreath in right and palm in left
Ag, 4.84g, 21.2mm
Ref.: RIC IV 5, RSC 357
shanxiJun 29, 2014
Titus_3.jpg
Syria, Decapolis, Gadara, TitusTitus as Caesar
Syria, Decapolis, Gadara
AD 73-74
Obv.: TITOΣ KAIΣAP, laureate head right
Rev.: ΓAΔAΡEΩN, crossed cornucopia, date LZΛP = year 137 above
Ae, 4.53g, 18.3mm
Ref.: RPC II 2096, Spijkerman 30, SNG ANS 1302
shanxiJun 26, 2014
Hadrian_5.jpg
Egypt, Alexandria, AD 132/133, Hadrian, AthenaHadrian
Drachm, Egypt, Alexandria
Obv.: AVT KAIC TRAIAN AΔPIANOC CEB, laureate bust right
Rev.: Athena standing left, holding grain ears in right hand, spear in left, shield resting against spear, LIZ (year 17=132/133)
AE, 22.04g, 33.2mm
Ref.: Emmett 924, Kampmann/Ganschow 32.537
shanxiJun 25, 2014
Vespasian_3.jpg
Egypt, Alexandria, AD 073/075, Vespasian, crocodileVespasian
Alexandria
AE Dichalkon
Obv.: laureate head right
Rev.: Crocodile with disk above head right, LϚ = year 6 above
AE, 1.3g , 11.5mm
Ref.: Dattari 407, Kampmann/Ganschow 20.48
shanxiJun 24, 2014
Pergamon_04.jpg
Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Attalos I Kings of Pergamon
Attalos I, 241-197 BC
AR Tetradrachm
Obv.: Laureate head of Philetairos right.
Rev.: ΦIΛETAIPOY, Athena seated left, holding spear, left elbow on shield, wreath held in right hand; in right field, bow; in left, bunch of grapes, between monogram A
Ag, 16.96g, 27.6mm
Ref.: Westermark, Ph. 62, Gruppe IV:B, Winterthur 2617
shanxiJun 22, 2014
Septimius_Severus_02.jpg
RIC 4a, p.160, 503a - Septimius Severus, Victory, Laodicea ad MareSeptimius Severus (AD 193-211)
AR Denarius, Laodicea ad Mare Mint
Obv.: L - SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX, Laureate head of Severus right
Rev.: COS II PP, Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm
Ag, 3.40g, 18.7mm
Ref.: RIC 503a; RSC 96.
shanxiJun 16, 2014
Salonina_2.jpg
Asia Minor, Kilikia, Tarsus, SaloninaSalonina
Tarsus, Kilikia
AE 28
Obv.: ΚΟΡΝΗΛΙΑΝ CAΛΩΝΙΝΑΝ, diademed and draped bust right, set on crescent
Rev.: ΤΑPCΟV ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩC, Α [Μ] Κ – Γ/Γ, Artemis Phosphoros advancing left.
AE, 28.36mm, 11.70g
Ref.: SNG BN Paris 1836 var.
1 commentsshanxiJun 16, 2014
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Egypt, Alexandria, AD 293-294, Galerius, ElpisGalerius Caesar
Egypt, Alexandria
Billon Tetradrachm
Obv.: ΓΑΛ ΜΑΞΙΜΙΑΝΟC Κ, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev.: Elpis advancing left, holding flower (L-B in fields left and right)
AE, 7.81g, 18.5mm
Ref.: Kampmann/Ganschow 122.15, D 6124
shanxiJun 15, 2014
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Asia Minor, Aiolis, Kyme, horse, rosette Aiolis, Kyme
Hemiobol (400-250 BC)
Obv.: forepart of horse right, K above, Y below
Rev.: rosette (floral pattern) of eight petals and central pellet
Ag, 7 mm, 0.4g
Ref.: SNG Cop 34
Ex Gitbud&Naumann
shanxiJun 15, 2014
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RIC 5a, p.353, 37 - Florianus, Providentia Florianus AD276
Bronze Antoninianus
Obv.: IMP C FLORIANVS AVG / radiate draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev.: Providentia standing left, holding cornucopia and baton, globe at feet, XXIA in ex
AE, 3.77g, 21.2mm
Ref.: RIC 37, LV 2462-4
shanxiJun 10, 2014
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Asia Minor, Pontos? (Uncertain), Comet, Horse's head Uncertain Mint
Pontus or Asia Minor
about 130-100 BC
Obv.: Horse's head with star
Rev.: Comet
AE, 1.66g, 12.1mm
Ref.: SNG Black Sea 984, Lindgren III 154
OMNI 8 (11-2014), p.49, Fig. 17, this coin
2 commentsshanxiJun 08, 2014
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Denar, RIC 3, p.269, 688 var. - Faustina II, Juno standingFaustina Minor
AR-Denarius
Augusta AD 146 - winter 175/176
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, pearl diademed bust right
Rev.: IVNO, Juno, veiled, standing left, patera in right, long scepter in left, peacock at feet
Ag, 3.26g, 16.9x19.4mm
Ref.: RIC III (Marcus Aurelius) 688 var. (hair waved with with band of pearls), CRE 188 [C]


I have two other versions of this type in my gallery:

bust without band of pearls:
http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-144040

bust without band of pearls, different hairstyle:
http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-137130
shanxiJun 01, 2014
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RIC 4a, p.008, 13a - Pertinax, emperor sacrificing Pertinax
AR Denarius, AD 193
Obv.: IMP CAES P HELV [PERTIN] AVG, laureate head right
Rev.: VOT DECEN TR P COS II, Pertinax, togate and veiled, sacrificing left from patera over altar.
Ag, 3.04g, 16x18mm
Ref.: BMCRE 24, Cohen 56, RIC 13a
1 commentsshanxiJun 01, 2014
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Boeotia, TanagraBoeotia, Tanagra
AR Obol
Early-mid 4th century BC
Obv.: Boeotian shield
Rev.: forepart of horse right, T above, A below
Ag, 10 mm, 0.9g
Ref.: BMC 35
Ex BCD Collection.
shanxiJun 01, 2014
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RIC 4a, p.035, 73var. - Pescennius Niger, Stars, CrescentPescennius Niger
AR-Denarius
Obv.: [IMP C]AES C PESC NIGER IVST A[V], Laureate head right
Rev.: SAECVLI FELICTAS Crescent and stars
Ag, 2.76g, 17.2mm
Ref.: RSC63a, RIC 73 var. (obv. legend)
Ex Henri Delgers Old Roman Coins
1 commentsshanxiMay 31, 2014
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Egypt, Alexandria, AD 069, VitelliusVitellius
Egypt, Alexandria
Billon-Tetradrachme, year1, AD 69
Obv.: ΩΛOY OYIT KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEPM AYT Head laureate right.
Rev.: Nike advancing left holding wreath and palm, date LA in left field
Billon, 12,73g, 23mm
Ref.: RPC 5372 (18 spec.), Oxford 372, Dattari 340, Geißen 260 ff., Emmett 196/1
Ex Dionysos Numismatik
shanxiMay 29, 2014
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RIC 3, p.240, 352 - Marcus Aurelius, RomaMarcus Aurelius
AR Denar
Obv.: M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM, laureate bust right
Rev.: TR P XXX IM-P VIII COS III/ Roma standing left, holding Victory and spear
Ag, 3.19g, 17.4x19mm
Ref.: RIC III 352, BMCRE 669, RSC 929a.
Ex HJB
shanxiMay 28, 2014
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RIC 3, p.229, 206 - Marcus Aurelius, Liberalitas Marcus Aurelius
AR Denarius, Rome, AD 169 - 170
Obv: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIII, Laureate head right
Rev: LIBERAL AVG V COS III, Liberalitas standing left, holding dispenser and cornucopiae
Ag, 3,17g, 19mm
Ref.: BMCRE 492, RSC 412, RIC III 206
Ex Dionysos Numismatik
shanxiMay 28, 2014
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Macedonia, Pella, Gordianus IIIGordianus III
Macedonia, Pella
AE 24
Obv.: IMP C M ANT * GORDIANVS, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r.
Rev.: COL IVL A - VG – PELLA, Pan seated left on rock, right arm over head and holding pedum in left; syrinx (pan flute) in left field.
AE, 24.4 mm, 9.52 g
Ref.: SNG Copenhagen 286, Varbanov 3758
Ex Gitbud&Naumann
2 commentsshanxiMay 27, 2014
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Macedonia, Thessalonika, Philippus IPhilippus I
Macedonia, Thessalonika
AE 25
Obv.: AV KM IOVΛ ΦIΛIΠΠOC, Rad. dr. bust right
Rev.: ΘΕCCAΛΟΝΙΚΕΩΝ ΝΕΩK. ΠΥΘΙΑΛI, Agnoistic table surmounted by five apples, price urn, and amphora
AE, 25 mm, 8,9 g
Ref.: Varbanov 4667var.
Ex Gitbud&Naumann
shanxiMay 26, 2014
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Cr. 394/1a, Republic, 74BC, C. POSTUMIUS C. POSTUMIUS
Denarius, 74 BC, Rome
Obv.: Bust of Diana right, bow and quiver over shoulder.
Rev.: Hound running right, spear below, C. POSTVMI/TA ligate
Ag, 3.99g, 18.5mm
Ref.: Crawford 394/1a, Sydenham 785.
1 commentsshanxiMay 25, 2014
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RIC 3, p.070, 348b - Faustina I, Fortuna Faustina Senior
Denarius after 141
Obv.: DIVA FAVSTINA, veiled bust right
Rev.: AETERNITAS, Fortuna standing left, holding globe and rudder
Ag, 3.43g, 18.6mm
Ref.: RIC 348b, C 6, RCV 4577, CRE 97 [R]
1 commentsshanxiMay 22, 2014
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RIC 3, p.073, 391 - Faustina I, Juno Faustina Senior
Denarius after 141
Obv.: DIVA FAVSTINA Draped bust right.
Rev.: IVNO Juno veiled standing left, holding patera and sceptre.
Ag, 3.1g, 18.4mm
Ref.: RIC 391, CRE 99 [S]
Ex CNG
1 commentsshanxiMay 22, 2014
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RIC 3, p.276, 785 - Lucilla, VenusLucilla
AR-Denar, AD 161-169
Obv.: LVCILLA AVGVSTA, Draped bust right
Rev.: VENVS, Venus standing left, holding apple and sceptre
Ag, 2.90g, 17.7mm
Ref.: RIC 785, CRE 262 [R]
shanxiMay 21, 2014
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Denar, RIC 3, p.094, 506b - Faustina II, LaetitiaFaustina Minor
AR-Denar, Rome, AD 147-148
Obv.: FAVSTINAE AVG. PII AVG. FIL. Draped bust right, the hair coiled in the back of the head in a chignon and decorated with string of pearls.
Rev.: LAETITIAE PVBLICAE, Laetitia, draped and diademed, standing left, holding long scepter in her left hand, wreath in her outstretched right hand.
Ag, 2.81g, 18mm
Ref.: Kamp. 38.9, RIC 506b, CRE 195 [S]

for the same type, but bust with stephane click here
4 commentsshanxiMay 21, 2014
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Syria, Antioch, 61-62, Nero, Eagle Nero
Syria, Antioch
Tetradrachm
Obv.: NEΡΩNOΣ KAIΣAΡ ΣEBAΣTOΥ, laureate bust right wearing aegis
Rev: eagle standing left on thunderbolt, palm branch to left, date HIP right
14.1g, 23.3x25.3mm
Ref.: Prieur 82, RPC I 4182
Ex Dionysos Numsimatik
shanxiMay 13, 2014
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Moesia Inferior, Odessos, Gordianus III, Athena, DarzalasGordianus III
Moesia Inferior, Odessos
Æ Pentassarion
Obv.: AYT K M ANTΩNIOC ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC AYΓ, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian left and draped bust of Darzalas wearing kalathos and holding cornucopiae right, vis-à-vis.
Rev: OΔΗCCEITΩN, Athena standing right, holding spear and resting on shield, E in field to left
AE, 13.2g, 27.6mm
Ref.: Varbanov 4469
Ex Münzhandlung Ritter
shanxiMay 12, 2014
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Moesia Inferior, Tomis, Philippus I and Otacila Severa, HerculesPhilippus I and Otacila Severa
Moesia Inferior, Tomis
AE 26
Obv.: AVT M IOVΛ ΦIΛIΠΠOC AVΓ M / WTAK CEBH/PA CEB, draped and cuirassed bust of Philipp I and draped bust of Otacilia Severa wearing stephane
Rev.: MHTPOΠ ΠON-TOV TOMEΩC, Hercules standing facing with head left, right hand leaning on club, and lions skin hanging from the left arm.
AE, 12.95g, 25.8x26.8mm
Ref.: Varbanov-, AMNG-
Ex Münzhandlung Ritter
3 commentsshanxiMay 12, 2014
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RIC 2, p.387, 396 - Sabina, Venus, VENERI GENETRICISabina, Venus
AR Denarius, AD 128-136
Obv.: SABINA AVGVSTA, Draped bust right
Rev.: VENERI GENETRICI, Venus standing right, holding apple and drawing up robe on shoulder
Ag, 3.59g, 17.2mm
Ref.: RIC 396, CRE 65 [C]
Ex Dionysos Numismatik
2 commentsshanxiMay 09, 2014
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RIC 2, p.392, 430 - Aelius, Felicitas Aelius as Caesar
136-138 AD
AR Denarius
Obv.: L AELIVS - CAESAR, Head bare right.
Rev.: TR PO T - COS II Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and cornucopia
Ag, 3.12g, 17mm
Ref.: RIC 430
Ex HJB
shanxiMay 09, 2014
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Asia Minor, Lydia, SardeisLydia, Sardeis
AE 17, after 133 BC
Obv.: Wreathed head of young Dionysos right
Rev.: Wild animal (lion, panther or mythical creature) walking left, head facing, broken spear in mouth; ΣΑΡΔΙ/ΑΝΩΝ above, monogram below.
AE, 17 mm, 4.47g
Ref.: SNG Cop 464-465var, (monogram)
Ex Gitbud&Naumann
1 commentsshanxiMay 09, 2014
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Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Nike, AthenaMysia, Pergamon
AE18, 200-133 BC
Obv.: Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet with star
Rev.: ΠEΡΓAM Nike standing right, holding wreath and palm
AE, 17X18.4mm, 5.85g
Ref.: SNG Cop 359
Ex Gitbud&Naumann
shanxiMay 08, 2014
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Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Owl, AthenaMysia, Pergamon
AE18, 200-30 BC
Obv.: Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet with star
Rev.: AΘHNAΣ NIKHΦOPOY, owl with closed wings on thunderbolt
AE, 18mm, 3.29g
Ref.: SGCV II 3964
Ex Gitbud&Naumann
1 commentsshanxiMay 08, 2014
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Asia Minor, Lydia, Nakrasa, Herakles, omphalos, snakeLydia, Nakrasaionia
Pseudo-autonomous issue
Time of Trajan and Hadrian, 98-138 AD
Obv.: EΠΙ CΤΡΑ - ΜΑΡ ΙΟΥΝΙΑΝΟΥ, bearded head of Herakles right
Rev.: NAKRA-CITΩN; snake encircling omphalos
AE, 16 mm, 2.8 g
Ref.: SNG München 335, SNG Copenhagen 295, Lindgren III 496
Ex Gitbud&Naumann
shanxiApr 29, 2014
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RIC 2, p.257, 188 - Trajan, PaxTrajan
AR-Denar
Obv.: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate bust right with drapery on left shoulder.
Rev.: [S P Q R OPTI]MO PRINCIPI / Pax seated left, holding branch and sceptre; at her feet, kneeling Dacian
Ag, 3.46g, 17.4x18.5mm
Ref.: RIC 188, BMC 216, C 417
1 commentsshanxiApr 29, 2014
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RIC 2, p.174, 176 - Domitian, MinervaDomitianus
AR-Denar AD 93-94
Obv.: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TRPXIII, laureate bust right
Rev.: : IMP XXII COS XVI CENS PPP, Minerva standing r. on prow, holding spear and shield; at her feet owl.
Ag, 3.18g, 17.2x18.8mm
Ref.: RIC² 762, RIC176, C 284, Kankelfitz 12
1 commentsshanxiApr 28, 2014
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RIC 2, p.119, 24a - Titus, ThroneTitus
AR-Denar
Obv.: IMP TITUS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM, Laureate head right
Rev.: TRP IX IMP XV COS VIII PP, Throne with round back and corn ears
Ref.: Kankelfitz 30, RIC¹ 24a, RIC² 122
2 commentsshanxiApr 28, 2014
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Asia Minor, Lydia, Philadelphia, PlotinaPlotina
Lydia, Philadelphia
AE 19
Obv.: ΠΛΩΤΕΙΝΑ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΗ, draped bust of Plotina right
Rev.: ΦI/ΛAΔE/ΛΦE/ΩN within wreath
AE, 4.71 g, 19 mm
Ref.: BMC 70, SNG Cop. 382, BMC 68, SNG München 421
Ex Helios Numismatik
shanxiApr 28, 2014
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Asia Minor, Lydia, Hypaipa, Septimius Severus, Artemis Anaitis, Children, AstragaloiSeptimius Severus
Lydia, Hypaipa
AE 17
Obv.: L CEΠ CЄΟΥΗΡΟC Π, laureate bust right
Rev.: VΠAIΠH/NΩN, two children (girl and boy?) playing with Astragaloi (knucklebones of a sheep), Artemis Anaitis behind
AE, 17 mm, 3.1 g
Ref.: BMC –, I.B. -, Lyd. –, SNG Cop –, Aulock –, SNG München –, Winterthur –, unpublished ?
Ex Gitbud& Naumann
shanxiApr 28, 2014
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Lesbos, Methymna, Female head, thunderboltLesbos - Methymna
Koinon of Lesbos, 330-280 BC
Obv.: Female head right
Rev.: ΑΙΟΛΕ, thunderbolt, bunch of grapes right
AE, 1.57g, 11mm
Ref.: BMC Lesbos pg. 171, 2.
shanxiApr 24, 2014
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RIC 1, p.260, 8 - Otho, Securitas Otho
Denarius, Rome, AD 69
Obv.: IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TRP, Bare head right
Rev.: SECVRITAS PR, Securitas standing left, holding wreath and sceptre
Ag, 3.28g, 19x17mm
Ref.: RIC² 8, RIC 8, Kankelfitz 3
1 commentsshanxiApr 21, 2014
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