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Asia Minor, Pamphylia, Perge, Artemis, DrachmPAMPHYLIA. Perge. (3rd century BCE). AR Drachm.
Obv: Laureate head of Artemis right, with bow and quiver over shoulder.
Rev: [APT]EMIΔ[OΣ] / ΠEPΓAIAΣ.
Artemis standing left, holding wreath and scepter; to inner right, forepart of stag left, head right.
Colin group 1.3, series 1 (dies V1.1/R1.1); SNG France 332.
AR, 4.02 g, 17.60 mm
shanxiDec 18, 2022
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Artemis, Phrygia, TiberiopolisPHRYGIA, Tiberiopolis.

Rev: ЄΠΙ СΩСΘЄΝΟVС ΤΙΒΕΡΙΟΠΟΛΙΤ, Facing statue of Artemis Ephesia, with supports; stag to inner left and right.
AE, 5.77g, 19.60mm.

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shanxiDec 16, 2022
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Asia Minor, Phrygia, Tiberiopolis, Senate, ArtemisPHRYGIA, Tiberiopolis.
Pseudo-autonomous.
Time of Hadrian, 117-138 AD.
T. Ailius Flavianus Sosthenes, archon.
Obv: ΙЄΡΑ СVΝΚΛΗΤΟС, Draped bust of the Senate right.
Rev: ЄΠΙ СΩСΘЄΝΟVС ΤΙΒΕΡΙΟΠΟΛΙΤ, Facing statue of Artemis Ephesia, with supports; stag to inner left and right.
Ref.: RPC III 2520.
AE, 5.77g, 19.60mm.
shanxiDec 16, 2022
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Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Owl with closed wings, Athena, wreathMYSIA. Pergamon.
Circa 133-27 BCE
Obv: Helmeted head of Athena right within wreath
Rev: AΘHNAΣ APEIAΣ, Owl standing right, head facing.
Ref.: SNG von Aulock 7488 var. (wreath)
AE, 7.30g, 19.30mm.
shanxiDec 16, 2022
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Asia Minor, Lydia, Hierocaesarea, Commodus, River GodCommodus
Hierocaesarea
Obv.: Commodus ΜΑ AYΡ ΚΟΜΟΔOC (OC below the bust) laureate bust of Commodus r.
Rev: ΙƐΡΟΚΑΙϹΑΡƐΩΝ River-god (youthful) reclining left, holding long reed, resting on water-urn
Ae, 4.00g, 17.6 mm
Ref.: RPC IV.2 №: 17549 (temporary) [this coin]
shanxiDec 16, 2022
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Syria, Antiochos VII. EuergetesAntiochos VII. Euergetes
year -138 to year -129
AR Tetradrachm,
Obv: Head, diadem
Rev: ΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ / ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ, Athena holding nike
Ref.: SC 2061.2, HGC 9 #1067d, Antioch.
Ag, 28.5mm, 16.27g
2 commentsshanxiDec 12, 2022
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Asia Minor, Phrygia, Hyrgaleis, Faustina IFaustina I
Phrygia, Hyrgaleis
Apollodotos (archon and strategos)
Obv.: ΦΑVϹΤƐΙΝΑ ϹƐΒΑϹΤΗ, draped bust of Faustina I, r.
Rev: ƐΠΙ ΑΠΟΛΛΟΔΟΤΟΥ Α Ϲ ΥΡΓΑΛƐΩΝ, cult statue of Artemis of Ephesus standing, facing, wearing kalathos, having supports; between crescent (on l.) and star (on r.)
Ae, 3.60g, 21 mm
Ref.: RPC IV.2, 1823
shanxiDec 04, 2022
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Cr. 206/1, Republic, 150 BC, SafraSafra
AR Denarius, 150 BC, Rome
Obv.: Head of Roma right with winged helmet, X behind.
Rev.: SAFRA / ROMA, Victory in biga right holding reins in right hand and whip in left.
Ag, 19.5mm, 3.87g
Ref.: Crawford 206/1, Sydenham 388
shanxiDec 03, 2022
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Artemis, Pamphylia, PergeHadrian
Pamphylia, Perge

Rev: ΑΡΤЄΜΙΔΟС ΠЄΡΓΑΙΑС. Artemis standing right, wearing radiate crown and holding torch and bow.

Ref.: RPC III, 2701

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shanxiDec 01, 2022
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Asia Minor, Pamphylia, Perge, Hadrian, ArtemisHadrian
Pamphylia, Perge
Obv.: ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС ΚΑΙСΑΡ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: ΑΡΤЄΜΙΔΟС ΠЄΡΓΑΙΑС. Artemis standing right, wearing radiate crown and holding torch and bow.
Ae, 15mm, 3.4g
Ref.: RPC III, 2701
shanxiDec 01, 2022
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RPC - Thrace, Pautalia, Faustina II, Tyche-FortunaFaustina Minor
Pautalia, Thrace, AE 21,
Obv.: ΦAVCTEINA - CEBACTH, diademed draped bust right, hair in a coil at the back; Rev.: OVΛΠIAC ΠAVTAΛIAC, Tyche-Fortuna standing slightly left, head left, kalathos on head, rudder held by tiller in right hand, cornucopia in left hand
Ref.: Ruzicka Pautalia 138, RPC Online IV.1 8330, Varbanov II 4490 (R3), BMC Thrace p. 142, 12; Moushmov 4114
Ex Forvm Ancient Coins
shanxiDec 01, 2022
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Asia Minor, Kilikia, Adana, Faustina II, horseFaustina Minor
AE16
Adana, Cilicia
Obv.: ΦΑΥϹΤEΙΝΑ ϹEΒΑϹΤΗ, bust right
Rev.: ΑΔΑΝƐΩΝ, horse standing right
AE, 16mm, 3.7g
Ref.: -
shanxiDec 01, 2022
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Denar, RIC 3, p.269, 683 - Faustina II, Fortuna (no globe)Faustina Minor
AR-Denarius
Augusta AD 146 - winter 175/176
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right
Rev.: FORTVNAE MVLIEBRI, Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. (no globe)
Ag, 3.16g, 18x19.6mm
Ref.: RIC III 683, RSC 107, CRE-I 181 [S] var. (no globe)
shanxiNov 20, 2022
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Denar, RIC 3, p.269, 683 - Faustina II, Fortuna (with globe)Faustina Minor
AR-Denarius
Augusta AD 146 - winter 175/176
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right
Rev.: FORTVNAE MVLIEBRI, Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, globe below
Ag, 3.34g, 18mm
Ref.: RIC III 683 var. (globe), RSC 107a, CRE-I 181 [S]
shanxiNov 20, 2022
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Denar, RIC 3, p.268, 669 - Faustina II, Ceres seatedFaustina Minor
AR-Denar, Rome, AD 162-164.
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right, Beckmann type 7 hairstyle
Rev.: CERES, Ceres, veiled, seated left on cista, holding two corn ears and torch
Ag, 3.18g
Ref.: RIC 669 (one of three hairstyle variations), CRE 159 [C]
shanxiNov 19, 2022
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Denar, RIC 3, p.270, 694 - Faustina II, Juno, IVNONI REGINAEFaustina Minor
AR-Denar, Rome
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, bare headed and draped bust right (Beckmann type 5).
Rev.: IVNONI REGINAE, Juno veiled, standing left, holding patera and sceptre; at her feet, a peacock.
Ag, 18.5mm, dies 6 h, 3.28g.
Ref.: RIC III 694, CRE 194 [R]
shanxiNov 13, 2022
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RIC 3, p.274, 763 - Lucilla, Diana rightLucilla
AR Denarius. Rome, AD 161-169.
Obv.: LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F, draped bust right
Rev.: DIANA LVCIFERA, Diana standing right, holding torch in both hands.
Ref.: RIC III, p.274, 763, CRE 248 [R2]
AR, 3.37g
shanxiNov 13, 2022
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Diana - Denar - AD 161-169 (Lucilla)Lucilla
AR Denarius. Rome, AD 161-169.
Rev.: DIANA LVCIFERA, Diana standing left, holding torch in both hands.
AR, 3.25g

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shanxiNov 12, 2022
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RIC 3, p.274, 762 - Lucilla, Diana leftLucilla
AR Denarius. Rome, AD 161-169.
Obv.: LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F, draped bust right
Rev.: DIANA LVCIFERA, Diana standing left, holding torch in both hands.
Ref.: RIC III, p.274, 762, CRE 247 [C]
AR, 3.25g
shanxiNov 12, 2022
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Syria, Antioch, 249-251, Trajanus Decius, EagleTrajanus Decius
Syria, Antioch
Billon Tetradrachm
Obv.: AYT K Γ ME KY TPAIANOC ΔEKIOC CEB, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev.: ΔHMAPX EΞOYCIAC / S C, Eagle standing left on branch, holding wreath in beak.
Billon, 12.46g, 25.9mm
Ref.: Prieur 582
Ex Dionysos Numismatik
shanxiOct 30, 2022
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RIC 4c, p.082, 116b - Otacilia Severa, Hippopotamusinianus, Rome, AD 248
Obv.: OTACIL SEVERA AVG, Diademed and draped bust right, set on crescent.
Rev.: SAECVLARES AVGG / IIII, Hippopotamus advancing right
From the issue celebrating the 1000th anniversary of the founding of Rome.
Ag, 4.17g, 23mm
Ref.: RIC 116b, RSC 63, RCV 9160
Ex collection of Dr. Robert Friedinger-Pranter
with the original old collectors label
shanxiOct 29, 2022
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RIC 4c, p.083, 125c - Otacilia Severa, ConcordiaOtacilia Severa
AR Antoninianus, Rome, AD 246-248
Obv.: M OTACIL SEVERA AVG, diademed and draped bust on crescent right
Rev.: CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated left, holding patera and double cornucopiae
Ag, 4.10g, 21.2mm
Ref.: RIC 125c
shanxiOct 03, 2022
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Moesia Inferior, Odessos, Gordianus III, Demeter, DarzalasGordianus III
Moesia Inferior, Odessos
Æ Pentassarion
Obv.: AYT K M ANTΩNIOC ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian left and draped bust of Darzalas with cornucopia right, vis-à-vis.
Rev: OΔΗCCEITΩN, Demeter, standing l., holding poppy and corn-ear in extended r. hand and leaning with l. hand on torch. Inverted E in r. field
AE, 12.57g, 27x27.5mm
Ref.: Varbanov 4481
Ex Münzhandlung Ritter
shanxiOct 02, 2022
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171 - ROMVLVSRomulus (died 309 AD), was the son of the Caesar and later usurper Maxentius and of Valeria Maximilla, daughter of Emperor Galerius by his first wife.

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shanxiSep 04, 2022
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RIC 6, 207 - RomulusRomulus
Follis, AD 308 - AD 310
Obv.: DIVO ROMVLO N V BIS CONS, Bare head of Romulus r.
Rev.: AETERNAE - MEMORIAE Domed shrine, one door half open, eagle standing on roof, RBQ in exergue.
AE, 5.04g
Ref.: RIC VI Rome 207
shanxiSep 04, 2022
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Freiburg im Breisgau, 1250, AR Brakteat, Winged fabulous animalsFreiburg im Breisgau
City or surrounding Breisgau
AR Brakteat
AD ca. 1250
Obv.: Winged fabulous animals to the right.
Rev.: -
AR
Ref.: Wielandt 44
shanxiSep 04, 2022
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Freiburg im Breisgau, 1729, 2 Kreuzer, Raven, Coat of ArmsFreiburg im Breisgau
Obv.: MON NOVA FRI BRIS 1729 , Head of Raven,2 K
Rev.: DA PAC DO IN DIE NOS, coat of arms
AR
Ref.: Freiburger Münzen und Medaillen, Nr. 64
shanxiSep 04, 2022
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Freiburg im Breisgau, 1705, 1 Kreuzer, Raven, Coat of ArmsFreiburg im Breisgau
1 Kreuzer
1705
Obv.: MON.FRIB IN BRISG. 1705, Head of raven, 1
Rev.: GLORIA.IN EXCEL.DEO., coat of arms
AR
Ref.: -
shanxiSep 03, 2022
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Freiburg im Breisgau, 1498, 4 Kreuzer, Raven, CrossFreiburg im Breisgau
4 Kreuzer or Stäbler
after 1498
Obv.: +MO.FRIBVRG.BRISGAV, Head of raven
Rev.: GLOR – IA.IN - EXCE – LS.D, cross
Ref.: Freiburger Münzen und Medaillen 22 (Stempelgleich), latin letters on obverse and reverse
shanxiSep 03, 2022
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Asia Minor, Kilikia, Satraps and Kings of KilikiaKilikia
Uncertain Persian King
AR Obol, 400-350 BC
Obv.: Head of female facing slightly left
Rev: King with bow and quiver, stabbing griffin on hind legs with knife
AR, 0.63g, 10,3mm
Ref.: Göktürk 38
Same dies as CNG 70, Lot 362
1 commentsshanxiSep 03, 2022
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Freiburg im Breisgau, 1218-1236, AR Brakteat, Male head to rightFreiburg im Breisgau
Grafen von Urach-Freiburg
Egino IV – Egino V, AD 1218-1236
Obv.: Male head to right, cross and pellet in right field
Rev.: Incuse of obverse
Vierzipfliger Pfennig (Silver, 0.38g)
Ref.: Wiel. Breisgau 13
Ex Kricheldorf
shanxiSep 03, 2022
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Denar, RIC 3, p.272, 731 var. - Faustina II, Venus holding the Three GracesFaustina II
AR-Denar, Rome
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right
Rev.: VENVS FELIX, Venus seated left, holding the three graces and sceptre
Ag, 2.76g, 18mm
Ref.: RIC III -, CRE 241 [R2]
shanxiSep 03, 2022
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RIC 2, p.020, 50 - Vespasian, VestaVespasian
AR-Denar, Rome AD 72/73
Obv.: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head of Vespasian to right
Rev.: VES-TA, Vesta standing left, holding simpulum and scepter
Ag, 2.99g, 16.1x18mm
Ref.: RIC² 360, RIC¹ 50
shanxiSep 03, 2022
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Syria, Seleucis et Piera, Laodicea ad Mare, Septimius Severus, EagleSeptimius Severus AD 193-211
Syria, Laodicea ad Mare
Billon tetradrachm AD 209.211
Obv.: AYT KAI CEOVHPOC CE, Laureate and draped bust
Rev.: ΔHMAPX EΞ YΠATOC TO Γ, Eagle standing facing, wings spread, holding wreath, star below.
Billon, 13.86g, 28x25.2mm
Ref.: Prieur 1163 (same dies)
shanxiAug 27, 2022
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Denar, RIC 3, p.271, 723 - Faustina II, Venus, VENERI VICTRICIAR-Denar, Rome
Obv: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA.
Draped bust right.
Rev: VENERI VICTRICI.
Venus standing right, resting on column, holding helmet and sceptre.
Ag, 17mm, 3.57g
Ref.: RIC III 723, CRE 223 [R]
1 commentsshanxiAug 13, 2022
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Denar, RIC 3, p.269, 688 var. - Faustina II, Juno standingFaustina II
AR-Denarius
Obv.: FAVSTINAE AVGVSTA, Draped bust left.
Rev.: IVNO, Iuno standing left, holding patera and sceptre, peacock left
Ag, 3.29g, 18.10mm
Ref.: RIC -, CRE 191 [R3]
1 commentsshanxiAug 13, 2022
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Denar, RIC 3, p.093, 502b - Faustina II, Concordia seatedAR-Denar, Rome
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVG PII AVG FIL, draped bust left
Rev.: CONCORDIA, Concordia seated left holding flower, resting elbow on cornucopia, which is by her chair; under chair globe.
Ag, 17.5mm, 3.13g
Ref.: RIC III 502b, CRE 171 [R]
shanxiAug 13, 2022
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RIC 5a, p.189, RIC 656 var. - Gallienus, StagGallienus AD 253-268
Antoninianus, Antioch mint.
Obv.: GALLIENVS AVG, radiate bust left
Rev.: SAECVLARHS AVG, stag standing right; palm in exergue.
AE, 3,74g, 22mm
Ref.: C.922 var., RIC.656 var., Göbl 1626a (10 ex.), RCV.10290 var., Kamp.: 90.252
Ex Dionysos Numismatik
shanxiJul 31, 2022
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Egypt, Ptolemaios VI., Kleopatra I, Isis, EaglePTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT.

Ptolemy VI Philometor. First reign, 180-164 BC

Æ Tetrobol, Alexandreia mint

Struck under Cleopatra I Thea as regent, 180-176 BC.

Av: Head of Cleopatra I as Isis

Rv: ΠTOΛEMAIOΥ BAΣIΛEΩΣ / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt with wings displayed; monogram to left.

Svoronos 1384; Weiser 147; SNG Copenhagen 286.
shanxiJul 19, 2022
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Peloponnese, Argolis, Argos, WolfArgos
AR-Obol, 330-270 v.Chr
Obv.: Av: Head of wolf right
Rev: Large A; Π-P across upper field, club right below; all within incuse square.
BCD Peloponnesos 1085, SNG Copenhagen -; BMC Peloponnesus pg. 143, 93.
shanxiJul 16, 2022
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Denar, RIC 3, p.273, 745 - Faustina II, CONSECRATIO, peacock, throne, diademFaustina II
AR-Denar, Rome mint, posthumous AD 176 - 181
Obv.: DIVA FAVSTINA PIA, draped bust right
Rev.: CONSECRATIO, transversed sceptre on draped throne; in foreground, peacock standing right, a diadem lays on the throne
Ag, 3.25g
Ref.: RIC III 745, CRE 220 [S]
shanxiJun 18, 2022
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Denar, RIC 3, p.094, 507b - Faustina II, Pudicitia standingFaustina II
AR-Denar, Rome
Obv.: FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL, draped bust right, pearl diadem.
Rev.: PVDI-CITIA, Pudicitia standing facing, head left, drawing veil and holding hem of skirt
Ag, 3.24g, 19mm
Ref.: RIC III 507b, CRE 206 var. (pearl diadem)
1 commentsshanxiJun 18, 2022
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Artemis, Lykia, Masikytes Lycia-Pamphylia
Koinon of Lycia, Masikytes

Rev.: Artemis, huntress standing, MA
AE, 2.16g, 17 mm

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shanxiJun 18, 2022
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Greek - Lycia-Pamphylia, Koinon of Lycia, Masikytes, RPC I 3326b-3 (Plate coin)Lycia-Pamphylia
Koinon of Lycia, Masikytes
AE 17
Obv.: Head of Artemis with bow, right, [ΛΥ]
Rev.: Artemis, huntress standing, MA
AE, 2.16g, 17 mm
Ref.: RPC I 3326b-3 (this coin), Troxell 216.
1 commentsshanxiJun 18, 2022
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RPC - Egypt, Alexandria, Faustina, RPC IV.4 online 13655-8 - Plate Coin, Dattari-Savio Pl. 170, 9080 (this coin).Faustina II
Egypt, Alexandria.
Tetradrachm circa 149-150 (year 13)
Obv.: Draped bust r.
Rev.: Athena standing, facing, head, l., holding Nike and long spear; beside, shield; in field, LI-Γ.
Ref.: RPC IV.4 13655-8 (this coin), Dattari-Savio Pl. 170, 9080 (this coin).
Billon, 21.90 mm, 13.80 g.
From the Dattari collection.
shanxiJun 18, 2022
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Egypt, Alexandria, AD 149/150, Faustina II, AthenaFaustina II
Egypt, Alexandria.
Tetradrachm circa 149-150 (year 13)
Obv.: Draped bust r.
Rev.: Athena standing, facing, head, l., holding Nike and long spear; beside, shield; in field, LI-Γ.
Ref.: RPC IV.4 13655-8 (this coin), Dattari-Savio Pl. 170, 9080 (this coin).
Billon, 21.90 mm, 13.80 g.
From the Dattari collection.
shanxiJun 18, 2022
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Denar, RIC 3, p.269, 688 var. - Faustina II, Juno standing (without peacock)Faustina Minor
AR-Denarius
Augusta AD 146 - winter 175/176
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, bust right, with band of pearls
Rev.: IVNO, Juno, veiled, standing left, patera in right, long scepter in left (without peacock)
Ag, 3.17g, 18mm
Ref.: RIC-, CRE 187 [R3]
shanxiJun 17, 2022
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Denar, RIC 3, p.093, 500b6 var. - Faustina II, Concordia standingFaustina II
AR-Denar, Rome
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVG ANTONINI AVG PII FIL, draped bust right
Rare Beckmann’s type 3 hairstyle
Rev.: CONCORDIA, Concordia standing, head right, holding cornucopia and raising skirt with her right hand
Ag, 19mm, 3.50g
Ref.: RIC III 500b6 var., RSC 44, CRE 163 var. hairstyle
shanxiJun 17, 2022
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Asia Minor, Lycia-Pamphylia, Koinon of Lycia, Masikytes - ArtemisLycia-Pamphylia
Koinon of Lycia, Masikytes
AE 17
Obv.: Head of Artemis with bow, right, [ΛΥ]
Rev.: Artemis, huntress standing, MA
AE, 2.16g, 17 mm
Ref.: RPC I 3326b-3 (this coin), Troxell 216.
1 commentsshanxiMay 18, 2022
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Denar, RIC 3, p.270, 696 - Faustina II, Juno, IVNONI REGINAEFaustina Minor
AR-Denar, Rome
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right with circlet of pearls
Rev.: IVNONI REGINAE, Juno veiled, standing left, holding patera and sceptre; at her feet, a peacock.
Ag, 3.32g, 18.4mm
Ref.: RIC III 696, CRE 192 [C]
Ex Münzhandlung Ritter; 2. Feb. 1995
Image: Kölner Münzkabinett

2 commentsshanxiMay 02, 2022
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Asia Minor, Lydia, Hierocaesarea, Septimius Severus, TycheLydia, Hierocaesarea
Septimius Severus
Asia Minor, Lydia, Hierocaesaera
Obv: AYTOK KAI Λ CE CΕΟΥΗΡOC, laureate head right
Rev.: ΙΕΡΟΚΑΙCΑ-Ρ-ΕΩΝ, Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia
AE, 3.95 g, 19 mm
Ref.: GRPC Lydia 113
shanxiApr 09, 2022
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Asia Minor, Lydia, Hierocaesarea, Roma, HomonoiaLydia, Hierocaesarea
Menodoros II (strategos)
Obv: ΘΕΑ ΡΩΜΗ, helmeted bust of Roma wearing cuirass and mantle, r.; to r., sword in sheath (?)
Rev: ΕΠΙ ϹΤΡΑ ΜΗΝΟΔΩΡΟV Β ΙΕΡΟΚΑΙϹΑΡΕ, Homonoia standing, facing, head, l., wearing kalathos, holding patera over lighted altar and cornucopia
AE, 28 mm, 10.66 g
Ref.: RPC IV.2, 11728 (temporary)


shanxiApr 09, 2022
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Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, cista mystica, serpents, stylisMYSIA. Pergamon.
Cistophor (Circa 166-67 BC).

Obv: Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath.
Rev: Bowcase between two serpents.
Controls: Civic monogram to left, stylis (ship's mast) to right.
AR, 12.56g, 30mm
Ref.: Kleiner & Noe Series 15; SNG Copenhagen 406.

shanxiApr 06, 2022
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Asia Minor, Pisidia, AntiochPisidia, Antioch
'Pseudo-autonomous': Reign of Antoninus Pius.
Obv.: ANTIOCHI ; head of Mên wearing Phrygian cap, r., on crescent
Rev.: COLONIAE, Cock standing right.
AE, 12mm, 1.35g
Ref.: Krzyżanowska 141, IX.11, RPC IV.3 №: 7352 (temporary)


shanxiMar 31, 2022
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Artemis, Pisidia, IsindaIsinda, Pisidia

Obv.: Head of Artemis right.

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shanxiMar 31, 2022
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Asia Minor, Pisidia, Isinda, Artemis, QuiverIsinda, Pisidia
Circa 1st century BC
Obv.: Head of Artemis right.
Rev: ΙΣ - ΙΝ/ Quiver.
Ae, 3.77g 14mm
SNG von Aulock 5029; SNG Copenhagen 151; SNG BN 1590-2.
shanxiMar 31, 2022
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Artemis, Phrygia Hierapolis Phrygia Hierapolis

Obv: ΙƐΡΑΠΟΛƐΙΤΩΝ, draped bust of Artemis, l.; having quiver at shoulder; to l., bow


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shanxiMar 30, 2022
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Asia Minor, Phrygia, Hierapolis , Artemis, River-GodPhrygia Hierapolis
2th. century
Obv: ΙƐΡΑΠΟΛƐΙΤΩΝ, draped bust of Artemis, l.; having quiver at shoulder; to l., bow
Rev: ΧΡVϹΟΡΟΑϹ, river-god Chrysoroas reclining, l., holding poppy and two ears of corn, resting on water-urn
AE, 11.17g 25mm
Ref.: L. Weber, NC 1913, 19, VIII, no. 5, RPC IV.2, 11860 (temporary).



shanxiMar 30, 2022
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Asia Minor, Lydia, Hierocaesarea, Nero, Artemis, two stagsLydia, Hierocaesareia
Pseudo-autonomous. Time of Nero (54-68). Capito, high priest.
Dated between AD 54 and 59
Obv: ΝƐΡWΝ ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟϹ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ϹƐΒΑϹΤΟϹ, draped bust of Nero, r.
Rev: ΙƐΡΟΚƐϹΑΡƐWΝ ƐΠΙ ΚΑΠΙΤWΝΟϹ, Artemis Persica standing facing, drawing arrow; stag on either side
AE, 4.95g 19mm
Ref.: RPC I, 2384

1 commentsshanxiMar 30, 2022
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Asia Minor, Lydia, Hierocaesarea, Artemis, forepart of stag, IE monogramLydia, Hierocaesareia
Pseudo-autonomous. Time of Nero (54-68). Capito, high priest.
Obv: IЄPOKЄCAPЄωN, Draped bust of Artemis right, bow and quiver over shoulder.
Rev: ЄΠΙ ΚΑΠΙΤωΝOC ΑΡΞΙЄΡЄωC / IE, Forepart of stag right.
AE, 19mm, 3.45g
Ref.: RPC I 2389; GRPC 12; BMC 2.


shanxiMar 29, 2022
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Artemis, Lydia, Hierocaesarea, stagLydia, Hierocaesareia

Rev.: ΙΕΡΟΚΑΙϹΑΡΕΩΝ, Artemis in short chiton standing l. beside stag looking up to her, on whose neck she places her r. hand, holding bow in l.



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shanxiMar 28, 2022
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Asia Minor, Lydia, Hierocaesarea, Senate, Artemis with stagLydia, Hierocaesareia
First half of the second century
Obv.: ΙΕΡΑ ϹΥΝΚΛΗΤΟϹ, draped bust of Senate, r.
Rev.: ΙΕΡΟΚΑΙϹΑΡΕΩΝ, Artemis in short chiton standing l. beside stag looking up to her, on whose neck she places her r. hand, holding bow in l.
AE, 16mm, 2.80g, 6h
RPC III, 1865

shanxiMar 28, 2022
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Artemis, Pamphylia, PergeGallienus
PAMPHYLIA. Perge.

Rev.: Rev. ΠЄPΓAIΩN / NЄΩKOPΩN Artemis advancing right, drawing arrow from quiver with her right hand and holding bow in her left, being crowned with wreath by Athena advancing right behind her, holding spear and shield with her left hand.

AE, 32 mm, 20.81 g, 7 h

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shanxiMar 04, 2022
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Asia Minor, Pamphylia, Perge, Gallienus, Artemis, NikeGallienus
PAMPHYLIA. Perge.

Obv.: AYT KAI ΠΟ AI (sic!) ΓAΛΛIHNO CЄB Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to right, seen from behind; to right, I (mark of value) before

Rev.: Rev. ΠЄPΓAIΩN / NЄΩKOPΩN Artemis advancing right, drawing arrow from quiver with her right hand and holding bow in her left, being crowned with wreath by Athena advancing right behind her, holding spear and shield with her left hand.

AE, 32 mm, 20.81 g, 7 h

Ref.: Lindgren I 1140. SNG Paris 553-4


shanxiMar 04, 2022
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Egypt, Alexandria, AD 131/132, Hadrian, NikeEgypt, Alexandria Hadrian
117-138 Hemidrachm circa 131-132 (year 16),
Obv.: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r.
Rev. Nike advancing, l., holding wreath and palm-branch; in l. field, LIS.
Æ 28.80 mm., 13.09 g.
Ref.: Dattari-Savio Pl. 86, 1772. RPC 5802.
Ex Hirsch sale 106, 1977, 3209.
Ex Naville Numismatics
shanxiFeb 27, 2022
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Freiburg im Breisgau, 1711, 2 Kreuzer, Raven, EagleFreiburg im Breisgau
Obv.: MON FRIBVR – G EN BRISGO, 17-11, 2 K, Head of raven
Rev.: DA PACEM DO-M IN E IM DIE, eagle
AR, 1.16g, 17mm
Ref.: Freiburger Münzen und Medaillen 59, Berstett 253


shanxiFeb 27, 2022
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Freiburg im Breisgau, 1732, 2 Kreuzer, Raven, Coat of ArmsFreiburg im Breisgau
Obv.: MON NOVA FRI BRIS 1723 , Head of Raven,2 K
Rev.: DA PAC DO IN DIE NO, coat of arms
AR, 0.99g, 18mm
Ref.: Berst. 280, Slg.Kricheld. 1237


shanxiFeb 27, 2022
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Freiburg im Breisgau, 1498, AR Brakteat, RavenFreiburg im Breisgau
AR Brakteat (Hälbling)
AD after 1498
Obv.: head of raven within ring and ring of pellets
Rev.: -
AR, 0.2g, 16mm
Ref.: Becker p.17

shanxiFeb 27, 2022
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Freiburg im Breisgau, 1584, AR Brakteat, Raven, Coat of arms, two crossesFreiburg im Breisgau
AR Brakteat (Rappenpfennig)
AD after 1584
Obv.: Coat of arms with head of raven and two crosses left and right, both within ring and ring of pellets
Rev.: -
AR, 0.25g, 16mm
Ref.: Freiburger Münzen und Medaillen No. 17 var. (crosses instead of dots)


shanxiFeb 27, 2022
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Freiburg im Breisgau, 1584, AR Brakteat, Raven, Coat of arms, two dotsFreiburg im Breisgau
AR Brakteat (Rappenpfennig)
AD after 1584
Obv.: Coat of arms with head of raven and two dots left and right, both within ring and ring of pellets
Rev.: -
AR, 0.28g, 14mm
Ref.: Freiburger Münzen und Medaillen No. 17


shanxiFeb 27, 2022
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Artemis, Lydia, TripolisLydia. Tripolis

Rev: ΤΡΙΠΟΛЄΙΤΩΝ, To left, Artemis standing right, drawing arrow from quiver at shoulder, holding bow; to right, Apollo standing left, holding laurel-branch and chlamys.
Æ, 17.54g, 30mm


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shanxiFeb 27, 2022
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Asia Minor, Lydia, Tripolid, Senate, Artemis, ApolloLYDIA, Conventus of Apamea, Tripolis.
Pseudo-autonomous: Reign of Antoninus Pius or Marcus Aurelius
Obv: IЄPA CYNKΛHTOC, Draped bust of Senate left.
Rev: ΤΡΙΠΟΛЄΙΤΩΝ, To left, Artemis standing right, drawing arrow from quiver at shoulder, holding bow; to right, Apollo standing left, holding laurel-branch and chlamys.
Æ, 17.54g, 30mm
Ref.: RPC IV.2 online 1644; BMC 12-3; SNG von Aulock 3301.
1 commentsshanxiFeb 27, 2022
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Modern depictions of Artemis/Diana, 1924, FranceMedal by Claude Léon Mascau (1924)

Obv: ARTEMIS, Artemis walking to the left and holding a leaping dog on a leash ) / signed C MASCAEUX


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shanxiFeb 27, 2022
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Mascau, ArtemisClaude Léon Mascau (1882-1965)
Brass, 1924, Art Deco
Obv: ARTEMIS, Artemis walking to the left and holding a leaping dog on a leash ) / signed C MASCAEUX
Rev: PRIX DU CONSEIL SUPÉRIEUR DE LA CHASSE (Prize of the high council of hunting
Brass, 5cm, 53g
Ref.: BnF Mascaux.38 var. (reverse)
shanxiFeb 27, 2022
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Freiburg im Breisgau, 1584, AR Brakteat, Raven, Coat of armsFreiburg im Breisgau
AR Brakteat (Rappenpfennig)
AD after 1584
Obv.: Coat of arms with head of raven and small dot on the right, both within ring and ring of pellets
Rev.: -
AR, 0.31g, 16mm
Ref.: Freiburger Münzen und Medaillen No. 18
shanxiFeb 26, 2022
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Denar, RIC 3, p.270, 706 var. - Faustina II, Cybele seated rightFaustina Minor
AR-Denar, Rome
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Draped bust right.
Rev.: MATRI MAGNAE, Cybele seated right with branch and drum, behind her a lion.
Ag, 3.83g
Ref.: RIC -, CRE- (this type with Cybele right is only know for Aurei)

cleaned and uncleaned
uncleaned picture: Kölner Münzkabinett


shanxiFeb 19, 2022
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RIC 3, p.247, 429 - Antoninus Pius, CONSECRATIO, subaerat, cleanedAntoninus Pius
Denarius subaeratus with nearly complete silver coating
Obv: DIVVS ANTONINVS. Bare head right.
Rev: CONSECRATIO, Eagle standing right, head turned left.
AE/AR, 2.84g, 18x20.5mm
Ref.: “RIC 429“

The copper core is only visible in some very small areas at the edge. Otherwise, the silver plating is complete.

shanxiFeb 19, 2022
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Egypt, Alexandria, AD 066/067, Nero, ShipAlexandria
Billon-Tetradrachm
Dated RY 13 (66/7)
Obv.: NEPΩ KΛAV KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP AV / L IΓ, Radiate bust left
Rev.: ΣEBAΣTOΦOPOΣ, Ship sailing right.
Billon, 12.07g, 24mm
Ref.: RPC I 5296
Picture: Numismatik Naumann
1 commentsshanxiFeb 15, 2022
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Asia Minor, Aiolis, Kyme, Amazon Kyme, Horse, TetradrachmAiolis, Kyme
Tetradrachm
ca. 165-140 BC
Amphiktyon, magistrate
Obv.: Head of the Amazon Kyme right, wearing tainia
Rev.: ΚΥΜΑΙΩΝ, Horse prancing right; one-handled cup below, AMΦIKTYΩN in exergue; all within wreath.
AR, 31.6mm, 16.47g
Ref.: BMC 83, Oakley 77
1 commentsshanxiFeb 11, 2022
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Asia Minor, Ionia, Ephesos, cista mystica, serpents, krater, torchIonia, Ephesos
Cistophor (70-71 BC). Dated CY 64
Obv: Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath.
Rev: Bowcase between two serpents; EΦΕ to left. Controls: ΞΔ (date) to upper left, krater above, lighted torch to right.
AR, 12.61g, 26 mm
Ref.: Kleiner 62; SNG von Copenhagen 332-3.
shanxiFeb 11, 2022
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Artemis, Lydia, Hierocaesarea, Artemis, stagLydia, Hierocaesareia
Rs.: ΙEΡOΚΑΙϹΑΡƐΩΝ, Artemis standing, r., drawing arrow from quiver at shoulder, holding bow; to r. at her feet, stag standing, r.
AE, 8.58g, 24 mm.

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shanxiFeb 11, 2022
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RPC - Asia Minor, Lydia, Hierocaesarea, Faustina II, ArtemisFaustina II
Hierocaesareia
Vs.: ΦΑΥϹΤƐΙΝΑ ϹƐΒΑϹΤΗ, draped bust of Faustina II, r.
Rs.: ΙEΡOΚΑΙϹΑΡƐΩΝ, Artemis standing, r., drawing arrow from quiver at shoulder, holding bow; to r. at her feet, stag standing, r.
AE, 8.58g, 24 mm.
Ref.: RPC online 2335, Hochard 639
shanxiFeb 11, 2022
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Asia Minor, Lydia, Hierocaesarea, Faustina II, ArtemisFaustina II
Hierocaesareia
Vs.: ΦΑΥϹΤƐΙΝΑ ϹƐΒΑϹΤΗ, draped bust of Faustina II, r.
Rs.: ΙEΡOΚΑΙϹΑΡƐΩΝ, Artemis standing, r., drawing arrow from quiver at shoulder, holding bow; to r. at her feet, stag standing, r.
AE, 8.58g, 24 mm.
Ref.: RPC online 2335, Hochard 639
shanxiFeb 11, 2022
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RPC - Asia Minor, Lydia, Hierocaesarea, Commodus, RPC IV.2 10506-2 - Plate CoinCommodus
Lydia, Hierocaesarea
Obv.: [ΑVΤ ΚΑΙ] Λ ΑVΡΗ ΚοΜMοΔοϹ, laureate-headed bust of Commodus (lightly bearded) wearing cuirass, r., seen from rear
Rev.: ƐΠΙ ΑΡΧ__ϹƐ_ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ Τ Β ΙƐΡΟΚΑΙϹΑƐΩΝ, river-god (youthful) reclining, l., holding long long reed and cornucopia, resting on water-urn
AR, 34.7mm, 22.16g
Ref.: RPC IV.2 №: 10506-2 (temporary) - this coin
shanxiFeb 10, 2022
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Asia Minor, Cilicia, Tarsos - Tyche, ZeusCILICIA. Tarsos.
164-27 BC
Obv: Tyche seated right on chair, holding grain ears; to lower right, river god Kydnos swimming; TEN / ONT / OC to left.
Rev: TAPΣΕΩΝ. Zeus Nikephoros seated left on throne, holding sceptre; APC / AK / OY to left.
AE, 12.90 g. 26 mm
Ref.: Ziegler 650; SNG BN 1380-2; SNG Levante 982.
shanxiFeb 10, 2022
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Denar, RIC 3, p.272, 729 - Faustina II, Venus standing rightFaustina II
AR-Denar, Rome
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right
Rev.: VENVS, Venus standing right, holding apple and sceptre.
Ag, 18mm, 3.38g
Ref.: RIC III 729, CRE 232 [R3]
Ex Frank S. Robinson, auction 117
shanxiJan 30, 2022
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RPC - CRETE, Cnossus - RPC I, 909j-8 - Plate CoinCyrenaica and Crete, CRETE. Cnossus.
Pseudo-autonomous issue, L. Lollius, magistrate, circa 37-34 BC.
Obv.: Draped bust of Artemis Diktynna to right, wearing stephane and with her quiver and bow over shoulder; to right, Γ.
Rev. L•LOL/[L]I-[VS] Stag standing right; below, IB.
Bronze, 27 mm, 11.65 g, 1 h
BMC 12. RPC RPC I online, 909j-8 (This coin)
shanxiJan 28, 2022
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Cyrenaica and Crete, CRETE, Cnossus - Artemis, StagCyrenaica and Crete, CRETE. Cnossus.
Pseudo-autonomous issue, L. Lollius, magistrate, circa 37-34 BC.
Obv.: Draped bust of Artemis Diktynna to right, wearing stephane and with her quiver and bow over shoulder; to right, Γ.
Rev. L•LOL/[L]I-[VS] Stag standing right; below, IB.
Bronze, 27 mm, 11.65 g, 1 h
BMC 12. RPC RPC I, 909j-8 (This coin)
shanxiJan 28, 2022
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AE Sestertius, RIC 3, p.193, 1388C - Faustina II, DianaFaustina II, AD 145-146
Sestertius
Obv.: FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL, Bust of Faustina the Younger, draped, right, hair is elaborately dressed in horizontal lines with ringlets down front; band of pearls round head
Rev.: VENVS, Venus standing l. holding apple and rudder, around which a dolphin is coiled
Ref.: RIC III Antoninus Pius 1388C
Æ, 30.2mm, 24.00g

shanxiJan 27, 2022
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RIC 5a, p.098, 380 - Gallienus, DianaGallienus, 253-268. 
Antoninianus , Mediolanum, 258-260.
Obv.: IMP GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to right. 
Rev.: DIANA FELIX Diana advancing right, holding bow in her left hand and drawing arrow from quiver with her right; at feet, hound springing right.
AR, 20 mm, 3.15 g, 6 h
Ref.: Cohen 169, MIR 920l, RIC 380.
Ex Leu Web Auction 2, 3 December 2017, 752.
Ex Leu Web Auction 17, 14-16 August 2021, 2822
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