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Ptolemy III EuergetesObverse : Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis
Reverse : Draped bust of Libya right; cornucopia below chin.
Svoronos 871 (Ptolemy II); SNG Copenhagen 442–4 (Ptolemy IV-VIII); Asolati 68A (Ptolemy III).
Dated 246-222 BC. Æ (21mm, 8.61 g, 11h).
Kyrene mint.
PeattieJan 19, 2014
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AXUM JoelObverse: Crowned facing bust
Reverse: Latin cross
Date : Circa 600
Reference : Hahn, Aksumite 61b; Munro-Hay type 134; BMC Axum 481
Grade : Near VF
Weight : 0.81g
Metal : AE
Comments : 11mm, green patina PeattieOct 08, 2008
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AXUM. ArmahObverse: Armah enthroned right, wearing crown, holding cruciform scepter
Reverse: Cross connected to ring by stem; wheat stalks emerging from ring
Date : Circa 630-650
Reference : Hahn, Aksumite 72a; Munro-Hay type 153; BMC Axum 573
Grade : Near VF
Weight : 1.85g
Metal : AE
Comments : 20mm, light deposits, flan break PeattieOct 08, 2008
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ZEUGITANA, Utica. TiberiusObverse: Veiled head right; to left, scepter
Reverse: P P across field
Mint : Utica, ZEUGITANA
Date : Struck AD 14-16/7
Reference : RPC 729.3 (this coin); MAA 113; SNG Copenhagen -
Grade : VF
Weight : 1.78g
Denom : Quadrans
Metal : AE
Dealer : CNG
Acquired: 14/05/08
Comments : dark brown surfaces, light overall roughness. Rare, From the Patrick Villemur Collection PeattieJun 05, 2008
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ZEUGITANA, Carthage. AugustusObverse: Bare head left
Reverse: P P/D D across field
Mint : Carthage, ZEUGITANA
Date : Struck AD 10
Reference : RPC 745.14 (this coin); MAA 102; SNG Copenhagen 417
Grade : Fine
Weight : 5.57g
Denom : As
Metal : AE
Dealer : CNG
Acquired: 14/05/08
Comments : black-green patina, traces of red and green deposits, From the Patrick Villemur Collection PeattieJun 05, 2008
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SYRTICA, Sabratha. Pseudo-autonomous issueObverse: Sarapis standing facing with raised hands, holding spear; crescent to right
Reverse: Capricorn right, holding globe; rudder below
Mint : Sabratha, SYRTICA
Date : Struck after 17/6 BC
Reference : RPC 822; MAA 41; SNG Copenhagen 46
Grade : Near VF
Weight : 7.02g
Denom : Semissis
Metal : AE
Dealer : CNG
Acquired: 14/05/08
Comments : black-green patina, light overall roughness, From the Patrick Villemur Collection PeattieJun 05, 2008
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SYRTICA, Oea. AugustusObverse: Raised right hand, palm side down
Reverse: Caduceus
Mint : Oea, SYRTICA
Date : 27 BC-AD 14
Reference : RPC 831; MAA 29; SNG Copenhagen
Grade : VF
Weight : 1.85 g
Denom : Quadrans
Metal : AE
Dealer : CNG
Acquired: 14/05/08
Comments : brown and black patina PeattieJun 04, 2008
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CYRENAICA, Cyrene. Drusus, with Tiberius and Germanicus GemellusObverse: Laureate head of Drusus right
Reverse: Bare heads of Tiberius and Germanicus, vis-à-vis
Mint : Cyrene
Date : Struck circa AD 23
Reference : RPC 947; Lindgren III 1589 (this coin)
Grade : VF
Weight : 9.23 g
Denom : As
Metal : AE
Dealer : CNG
Acquired: 14/05/08
Comments : Black-green patina. From the Patrick Villemur Collection. Ex Henry Clay Lindgren Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 37, 20 March 1996), lot 1223.PeattieJun 04, 2008
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SYRTICA, Oea. TiberiusObverse: Bow and quiver
Reverse: Two shields overlapping two crossed spears
Mint : Oea, Syrtica
Date : AD 14-37
Reference : RPC 837
Grade : VF
Weight : 5.73 g
Denom : AE
Dealer : CNG
Acquired: 03/08
Comments : 19mm, brown surfaces, struck a little off-center. From the Patrick Villemur Collection.PeattieJun 04, 2008
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MAURETANIA, Iol-CaesareaObverse: Head of Isis left, wearing vulture headdress with horns above
Reverse: Three wheat-ears
Mint : Iol-Caesarea
Date : Late 3rd-2nd century BC
Reference : MAA 145; SNG Copenhagen 679
Grade : VF
Weight : 5.69 g
Denom : AE
Dealer : CNG
Acquired: 19/12/07
Comments : 22mm.PeattieJun 04, 2008
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Commodus Obverse: L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL Commodus Laureate head right
Reverse: PROVIDENTIAE AVG Commodus, as Hercules, standing right with foot on prow, resting club on tree trunk and holding thunderbolt, clasping hands with Africa who wears elephant-skin headdress and stands right holding sistrum; to her feet, a lion
Mint : Rome
Date : AD 191-192
Reference : RIC III 259a; MIR 18, 861-4/30; RSC 643
Grade : Good VF
Weight : 3.48 g
Denom : Denarius
Metal : Silver
Comments : The elements comprising this reverse type portray a personified Africa and the emperor Commodus as Hercules and represent the African fleet of corn transports as Africa was the granary of Rome. 16mm
PeattieDec 31, 2007
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KINGS of MAURETANIA. Juba II, with Cleopatra SeleneObverse: REX IVBA, Diademed head of Juba right
Reverse: BACCILICCA KLEOP[ATPA], Star and crescent
Mint : Caesarea
Date : Struck circa 16-17 AD
Reference : MAA 85; SNG Copenhagen 590; Mazard 300
Grade : VF
Weight : 2.77 g
Denom : Denarius
Dealer : Ancient Imports
Comments : Juba was married to the only surviving child of Cleopatra VII, Selene (goddess of the moon). This may be a reference to Juba's wife depicted on the reverse.PeattieDec 30, 2007
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KINGS of MAURETANIA. Juba II, with Cleopatra Selene. Obverse: REX IVBA, Diademed head of Juba right
Reverse: BACCILICCA KLEOP[ATPA], Star and crescent
Mint : Caesarea
Date : Struck circa 16-17 AD
Reference : MAA 85; SNG Copenhagen 590; Mazard 300
Grade : EF
Weight : 2.96 g
Denom : Denarius
Dealer : Baldwin's
Comments : Juba was married to the only surviving child of Cleopatra VII, Selene (goddess of the moon). This may be a reference to Juba's wife depicted on the reverse.PeattieDec 30, 2007
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Carthago Nova. AugustusObverse: AVGVSTVS DIVI F, Augustus Bare head right
Reverse: C LAETILIVS APALVS II V Q
Exe: REX/PTOL in two lines across field within diadem
Mint : Carthago Nova
Date : 27 BC-AD 14
Reference : RPC I 172; SNG Copenhagen 494
Grade : Good VF
Weight : 5.26 g
Denom : Semis
Metal : AE
Dealer : CNG.
Comments : 20mm, 12h . Red and black-olive patina. The bronze coin honors the young Mauretanian prince Ptolemaios (Juba II and Cleopatra Selene's son) with the highest official title of the city.PeattieJul 09, 2007
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KINGS of AXUM (Aksum). AnonymousObverse: King crowned and robed bust right, framed by two wheat stalks, the right wheat stalk being held
Reverse: Draped bust right, wearing headcloth, framed by two wheat stalk
Date : Circa 340-425 AD
Reference : Munro-Hay Type 63; BMC Aksum 292
Grade : VF
Weight : 1.62 g
Metal : AU
Dealer : CNG 154, Lot: 243.
Acquired: 13/12/06
Comments : 12mm, a hint of die rustPeattieDec 13, 2006
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Zeugitania, CarthageObverse: Youthful male head left between two grain-ears
Reverse: Horse galloping right
Mint : Carthage
Date : Circa 350 B.C
Reference : MAA p. 367, 19; SNG Copenhagen 121
Grade : VF
Weight : 2.96 g
Metal : AE
Dealer : Sayles
Acquired: 09/10/06
Comments : 16 mm, black patina with brown highlights. Overstruck on a Carthaginian bronze with head of Tanit / Horse; palm behind PeattieNov 10, 2006
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Juba IObverse: Head of Numidia right, wearing lion’s skin headdress
Reverse: Lion walking right, Punic "SYWBI'Y / HMMLKTI'Y" above
Date : Circa 60-46 BC
Reference : MAA 36; SNG Copenhagen 532-3
Grade : VF
Weight : 10.10 g
Metal : AE
Dealer : CNG 151, Lot: 121
Acquired: 02/11/06
Comments : 22mm PeattieNov 10, 2006
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Aksumite, AnonymousObverse: Draped bust right, wearing headcloth ('King')
Reverse: Greek cross within circle, with greek legend ('May this please the country')
Date : Circa AD 340-425
Reference : Munro-Hay Type 52; BMC Aksum 140
Grade : VF
Weight : 1.12 g
Metal : AE
Comments : 13mm, The most common of all axumite coins, they are generally attributed to King Ezana, the first Christian King of the Axumites. Part of now Ethiopia, Axum (Askum) was in the path of the ancient commercial trade routes between Africa, Arabia, and India, as a result it became a very wealth and cosmopolitan centre in the ancient world. In the second century AD, Aksum expanded its empire acquired tribute states on the Arabian Peninsula across the Red Sea, conquered northern Ethiopia, and then finally conquered Kush.
In the fourth century, King Ezana, converted to Christianity under the influence of a Syrian bishop named Frumentius and declared Axum to be a Christian state. Axum remained a strong empire and trading power until the rise of Islam in the seventh century AD, when it became cut off from its major trading partners. However, because the Axumites had sheltered Muhammed's first followers, the Muslims never attempted to overthrow Axum as they spread across the face of Africa.
Of general interest they are the only coins minted in sub saharian africa during the ancient times and one of the first nations to offically convert to Christianity and to show Christian icons on their coins.PeattieAug 25, 2006
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Mark AntonyObverse: Galley right
Reverse: LEG III, aquila between two legionary standards
Exe:
Mint : Uncertain mint in Greece, perhaps Patras(?)
Date : 32-31 BC
Reference : Crawford 544/15; CRI 350; Sydenham 1217; RSC 28
Grade : near VF
Weight : 3.46g
Denom : Denarius
Metal : Ag
Comments : 17mm, banker’s mark, Legio III Cyrenaica, (from Cyrenaica, a Roman province), was a Roman legion probably levied by Mark Antony around 36 BC, when he was governor of Cyrenaica. Or by Lepidus one of the other members of the Second Triumvirate who was master of Cyrenaica prior to that.
PeattieAug 25, 2006
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Mauretanian King Juba II and Cleopatra SeleneObverse: Diademed head right. 'REX IVBA'
Reverse: Head-dress of Isis, sistrum. 'BACILICC KLEOPATP'
Date : 25 BC - 23 AD
Reference : S6003, SNG Cop 570-573
Grade : VF
Weight : 2.54 g
Denom : Denarius
Metal : Silver
Comments : Nice toned, 19mm, From an old collection, acquired 1961
Thanks to Barry & Darling for the picturePeattieAug 18, 2006
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GelimerObverse: Gelimer, bare-headed and mantled bust right
Reverse: Gelimer monogram within wreath
Mint : Carthage
Date : AD 530-534
Reference : MIB 1, 25; cf. MEC 1, 28-30
Grade : VF
Weight : ?
Denom : Nummus
Metal : AE
PeattieAug 18, 2006
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Vandals anonymousObverse: Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right
Reverse: Victory advancing left, wreath upward in right hand, palm in left
Mint : Carthage
Date : 5th Century AD
Reference : Wroth, Coins of the Vandals, Victory type 21-31, Pl. III, 10
Grade : V
Weight : 0.99g
Metal : AE
Acquired: 16/06/06
Comments : Wroth notes that coins showing inscriptions represented by strokes or lozenges are probably indicative of barbarous imitations (possibly the Mauri tribe).PeattieJun 19, 2006
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MicipsaObverse: Laureate and bearded head left
Reverse: Horse galloping left; pellet below
Date : 148-118 BC
Reference : MAA 18a; SNG Copenhagen 505; Mazard 50; Müller 32
Grade : VF
Weight : 13.6g
Metal : AE
Acquired: 01/03/06
Comments : dark green and brown patina, flan flaw on reverse , 6mm, Ex Classical Numismatic Group 41 (19 March 1997), lot 1046PeattieMay 02, 2006
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Vandal Civic IssueObverse: Diademed and draped bust left, holding palm
Reverse: N/IIII in two lines across fields; – above N
Mint : Carthage
Date : circa 523-533
Reference : MIB I, 20 (Gelimer); BMC Vandals 12 (Huneric); MEC 1, 55
Grade : VF
Weight : 1.05g
Denom : Nummi
Metal : AE
Acquired: 01/05/06
Comments : brown patina (11mm)PeattieMay 02, 2006
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Mark AntonyObverse: Head of Jupiter-Ammon right with ram's horn, M ANTO COS III IMP IIII
Reverse: Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm. ANTONIO / AVG - SCARPVS IM/P
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Mint : Cyrene
Date : 31 BC
Reference : Crawford 546/2a; CRI 390; Sydenham 1280; RSC 1
Grade : F
Weight : 2.91 g
Denom : Denarius
Metal : Silver
Comments : L. Pinarius Scarpus, Imperator, 17mm, The final issue struck in Antony's name.PeattieFeb 15, 2006
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hiempsal IIObverse: Beardless Male head (Hiempsal?) r., wreathed with corn
Reverse: Free horse galloping rt., Punic letters {=ht) below
Mint :
Date : c. 106-60 BC
Reference : Grose-10027, SG-6603
Grade : VF
Weight : 1.73g
Denom : Drachm or quinarius
Metal : SilverPeattieFeb 15, 2006
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Hataz IIObverse: Bust facing forward. King crowned with a tiara. Ge’ez legend (King Hataz).
Reverse: Greek cross within a diamond shaped frame. Ge’ez legend (mercy to the people).
Date : AD. 7th C
Reference : M-H 161, V71
Grade : F
Weight : 1.51g
Metal : Copper
Comments : Die Axis ?°.PeattieJan 02, 2006
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ArmahObverse: King seated right in a high-backed chair holding a staff topped with a cross. Triple pellet behind the neck. Legend is divided into 2 either side of figure, King (left) Armah (right).
Reverse: Cross framed by two wheat stalks with gold inlaid hole at centre. Ge’ez legend (Let there be joy to the people).
Mint :
Date : AD. 7th C
Reference : M-H 147-8, V68
Cost : R360
Grade : F+
Weight : 2.3g
Comments : 20mm, Die Axis 0°.PeattieJan 02, 2006
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Juba IIObverse: REX IVBA Bust right of Juba II with club behind
Reverse: RXXXX Bust right of Ptolemaios I or Cleopatra
Date : 25BC – 23 AD
Reference : Mazzard 376
Weight : 3.04g
Denom : Denarius
Metal : Silver
Comments : Ex Grün 27, 1999, 596
PeattieNov 27, 2005
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M.Porcius CatoObverse: head of Liber, crowned with ivy, M.CATO (in ligature) behind and club below
Reverse: Victory with palm and patera seated right
Exe: VICTRIX
Mint : Rome
Date : 89BC
Reference : Crawford 343/2 and Sear 248
Denom : Quinarius (half denarius)
Metal : Silver
Comments : Lovely cabinet toning.PeattieNov 27, 2005
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Constans II, September 641 – 15 July 668 ADObverse: DN CONSTANTINVS PP AV (AV ligatured), beardless bust of Constans II facing, wearing crown and chlamys, and holding globus cruciger in right hand
Reverse: Mark of value X X with large cross between
Exe: CRTG
Mint : Carthage
Date : 643-647AD
Reference : MIB 196a, Wroth (BMC) 312, Tolstoi 205, Ratto 1568, CBN 16, S 1057
Grade : VF
Weight : 6.19g
Denom : Half Follis
Metal : Bronze
Comments : Ex. Woolslayer collection and Forum, 21.1mm, DO 138.5, Certificate of Authenticity issued by David R. Sear. PeattieNov 27, 2005
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Septimus Severus, Africa RecliningObverse: SEVERVS PIVS AVG Laureate head right
Reverse: AFRICA Africa reclining, holding scorpion and caducopiae, l. modius
Mint : Rome
Date : 207AD
Reference : RIC 245
Grade : VF
Denom : Denarius
Metal : Silver
PeattieNov 27, 2005
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Anonymous (Ezanas Christian)Obverse: Bust rt. Garment draped on shoulders, v-neck collar, wearing a head cloth. Within a beaded border. Greek inscription BAX ACA (Interpretation uncertain)
Reverse: Greek cross in beaded inner circle, cross inlaid with gold. Greek inscription outside circle TOYTOAP[CHTHXWPA (May this please the country/people)
Date : AD.330-358
Reference : M-H 50, V27
Grade : EF
Weight : 0.73g
Metal : AR
Comments : 13mm, Die Axis 0°, Aksum has claims to be the first civilization anywhere to use Christian imagery on its coins. King Ezanas became a Christian early in his reign and quickly made Christianity the official state religion. Around A.D. 330 he began to use the cross on his coinage as propaganda to spread his new religion, this is type is thought to be the first of those issues.
PeattieOct 16, 2005
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KalebObverse: Head and shoulder in profile, "King Kaleb" (in Ge'ez), crowned bust right, cross above
Reverse: "He who is Fitting for the People" (in Ge'ez), draped bust right wearing headcloth
Mint :
Date : c. AD 475-525
Reference : M-H 111, BMC Aksum 411
Grade : F
Weight : 1.08g
Metal : AR
Comments : AE 14mm, Die Axis 0°PeattieOct 16, 2005
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OusanaObverse: Bust rt. Garment draped on shoulders, v-neck collar, wearing a head cloth and earring? Greek inscription OAC AHA (Ousana)
Reverse: As Obv. Greek inscription BAC IACI (King)
Date : AD.286-317
Reference : M-H 33, V12
Grade : EF
Weight : 1.38g
Metal : Silver
Acquired: 20/01/05
Comments : AR 12.5mm, Die Axis 0°PeattieSep 18, 2005
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Ezanas and his successorsObverse: Head and shoulder bust rt. Garment draped on shoulders, v-neck collar, wearing a head cloth and triangular ribbon behind the head. Greek inscription in two parts separated by the bust [/\[I /\[V[ (King).
Reverse: Cross in a circle, Greek legend TOVTO/\PCCHTHXWP (May this please the country
Date : c. AD 330
Reference : M-H 51-52
Grade : EF
Weight : 0.8g
Metal : AEPeattieSep 18, 2005
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HADRIAN RESTITVTORI AFRICAEHADRIAN. 117-138 AD. Æ As (26mm, 8.73 gm). Struck 134-138 AD. Laureate and draped bust right / RESTITVTORI AFRICAE, Hadrian standing left, holding roll, raising kneeling Africa, who wears an elephant's skin headdress and holds two grain ears; three grain ears growing between. RIC II 942; BMCRE 1793 var. (bare-headed and draped bust right); Cohen 1227. Near VF, dark green patina.
From the Rudolf Berk Collection. PeattieJun 30, 2005
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Utica TiberiusZEUGITANA, Utica. Tiberius.14-37 AD. Æ 29mm (10.81 gm, 9h). Vibius Marsus Proconsul, Drusus Quaestor, T.G. Rufus Praetor, 27-28 AD. Bare head left; c/m: uncertain within incuse rectangle / C VIB MARSO PR COS DR CAE Q PR T G RVFVS F C, D-D/P-P across fields, veiled figure of Livia seated right, holding sceptre and patera. RPC I 733; MAA 115b; SNG Copenhagen -. VF, slight scrape, green patina.
From the Garth R. Drewry Collection. Ex. CNGPeattieJun 26, 2005
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Anonymous (Ezanas Christian)Obverse: Bust rt. Garment draped on shoulders, v-neck collar, wearing a head cloth. Within a beaded border. Greek inscription BAX ACA (Interpretation uncertain)
Reverse: Greek cross in beaded inner circle, cross inlaid with gold. Greek inscription outside circle TOYTOAP[CHTHXWPA (May this please the country/people)
Date : AD.330-358
Reference : M-H 50, V27
Grade : EF
Weight : 0.73g
Metal : Silver
Comments : AR 13mm, Die Axis 0°, Aksum has claims to be the first civilization anywhere to use Christian imagery on its coins. King Ezanas became a Christian early in his reign and quickly made Christianity the official state religion. Around A.D. 330 he began to use the cross on his coinage as propaganda to spread his new religion, this is type is thought to be the first of those issues.
PeattieJun 03, 2005
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Justinian I AE DecanummiumObverse: DN IVSTINI ANVS P P A Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right
Reverse: VICTO RIA AG Victory standing facing holding wreath and globus cruciger
Exe: *X8
Mint : Carthage
Date : 548 – 549AD
Reference : SB 271
Grade : EF
Weight : 5.73g
Denom : Nummi
Metal : Bronze
Acquired: 20/04/05
Comments : ex William B. Porter collection, 19 x 21mm
PeattieMay 28, 2005
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OuazebasObverse: Bust rt. Garment draped on shoulders, v-neck collar, wearing a head cloth. Bust is flanked by 3 wheat stalks, cross above. Greek inscription not legible typically +OYAZEBACBACI/\EYC (King Ouazebas) though often incomplete or incorrect.
Reverse: Similar smaller bust to Obv. Enclosed in a circle. Area inside circle gilt. Cross at top and Greek legend outside the circle. +TOYTOAP[CHTHXWPA (May this please the country/people). Numerous variants of lettering, sometimes written upside down or backwards.
Mint :
Date : AD. 4th C
Reference : M-H 54, V29
Grade : F
Weight : 2.0g
Metal : Copper
Comments : AE 17mm, Die Axis 0PeattieApr 05, 2005
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Ezanas PaganObverse: Bust rt. Garment draped on shoulders, v-neck collar, wearing a head cloth and earring? Within a beaded border. Greek inscription HZA NAC (Ezanas)
Reverse: Similar to Obv. Bust enclosed in inner circle. Greek inscription ?AC IACI (King)
Mint :
Date : AD.320-325
Reference : M-H 39, V19
Grade : EF
Weight : 0.8g
Metal : Silver
Comments : AR 12mm, Die Axis 0
PeattieApr 05, 2005
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Juba II, BrockageObverse: Diademed head of Juba II
Reverse: Ditto
Mint :
Date : 25BC – 23AD
Reference : SNG COP 592m
Grade : EF
Weight : 3.3g
Denom : Denarius
Metal : Silver
PeattieFeb 06, 2005
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Hadrian, Restoration AfricaObverse: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, laureate head of Hadrian right
Reverse: RESTITVTORI AFRICAE Hadrian standing r. raising kneeling Africa, who wears elephant-skin headdress and holds wheat ears, while two further wheat stalks spring from the ground before her
Mint : Rome
Date : AD 132
Reference : BM-874, C-1229 (5 Fr.), RIC-323
Grade : VF
Weight : 3.37g
Denom : Denarius
Metal : Silver
Acquired: 2/02/05
Comments : Hadrian is normally shown facing left on the reverse, this coin has him facing right.PeattieFeb 03, 2005
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Septimus Severus, Africa with SnakeObverse: SEVERVS PIVS AVG - Laureate head right.
Reverse: P M TR P XV COS III P P - Africa standing right wearing elephant skin headdress and holding a snake in left hand; at feet to right, a lion.
Mint : Rome
Date : AD 207
Reference : RIC IV 207, BMCRE 531, RSC 493
Grade : EF
Weight : 3.05g
Denom : Denarius
Metal : SilverPeattieJan 26, 2005
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Septimus Severus, Leaping LionObverse: SEVERVS PIVS AVG - Laureate bearded head right.
Reverse: INDVLGENTIA AVGG - Dea Celestis holding scepter and thunderbolt, seated facing rt on lion springing rt
Water gushes from spring behind her.
Exe: IN CARTH
Mint : Rome
Date : AD 202 - 210
Reference : RIC IVi, 266D, page 125 - Cohen 222 - SEAR RCV II (2002), #6285, page 459, BMC 335
Grade : gVF
Weight : 3.23g
Denom : Denarius
Metal : Silver
Comments : INDVLGENTIA AVGG literally meaning indulgence of the emperor to Carthage, Septimus and imperial family toured Carthage and North Africa. While there, they probably gave a favour to Carthage, most likely an a new aqueduct. Dea Celestis was the patron-deity of Carthage who is depicted riding the lion.
ex Forum
PeattieJan 26, 2005
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Juba II, King of Mauretania (25 BC-23 AD).Obverse: REX IVBA, diademed head right
Reverse: Elephant walking right
Mint : Carthage
Date : 25 BC-23 AD
Reference : SNG Copenhagen 577; Mazard 1350
Grade : VF
Weight : 3.79g
Denom: Denarius
Metal : Silver
Comments: The elephant is possibly taken from denarius minted by Julius Caesar or Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio both struck during the civil war period ca. 48-46 B.C, both of which showed an elephant and would have been used extensively in Mauritania (N. Africa.)PeattieJan 09, 2005
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gelimerGelimer, (530-534 AD)
Obverse: KART HAGO - Soldier facing, holding spear in left hand r.
Reverse: Horse's head, with bridle, facing left, XXI in exergue
Mint : Carthage
Date : 530-534 AD
Reference : MIB I-23, MEC-45
Grade : VF
Weight : 6.74g
Denom: Nummi
Metal : Bronze
Comments: The last king of the Vandals in Africa, who lost his kingdom to General Belisarius who was sent to Africa in 533 by Justinian the Great to return Africa to the Roman empire and avenge the imprisonment and execution of Huneric, a Romanized Vandal king who had been overthrown by Gelimer. 22.9 mm. From the Garth R. Drewry Collection. Ex Stack's 3-5 May 1984, lot 183 Ex:Stack's 05/84, Lot 1832 ex CNG 67, Lot: 1830.
PeattieJan 09, 2005
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Kyrenaica KyreneObverse: Head of Zeus Ammon r.
Reverse: Silphion plant
Mint : Kyrene
Date : c.250 BC
Reference : SNG Cop 1276
Weight : 15.81g
Denom: AE 24PeattieJan 03, 2005
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Septimus, Herculea and LiberObverse: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP III Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust r
Reverse: [DIS AV]SPICIB TR P II COS II P P [S C] Hercules and Liber standing l., Hercules holding club and lionskin, Liber emptying cup to panther at his feet and holding thyrsus.
Mint : Rome
Date : 194 AD
Reference : BM-507, C-120 (40 Fr.), RIC-669c
Weight : 17.00g
Comments: Liber and Hercules shared a temple on the Quirinal, erected by the emperor Septimius Severus. That temple was the second largest ever built in Rome, with columns over 21 meters high and a central square that covered 13,000 square meters. The gods were paired in the new cult because they were the patron gods of the emperor's birthplace at Lepcis Magna in North Africa.PeattieJan 03, 2005
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Caracalla SerapisCaracalla, Serapis
Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT - Laureate head right
Reverse: P M TR P XV COS III P P - Serapis standing left, holding right hand high and a transverse scepter
Mint : Rome
Date : 212 AD
Reference : RSC 193, RIC 194
Denom: Denarius
Metal : Silver
PeattieOct 28, 2004
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Syrtica, OeaObverse: Bust of Livia r
Reverse: Bust of Minerva l Bust of Athena left, wearing crested
Corinthian helmet and aegis; Punic legend before
Mint : Oea
Date : After 22 AD
Reference : RPC-835, SNG Copenhagen 33
Grade : VG
Weight : 9.69g
Denom: AE 25
Metal : Bronze
Acquired: 08/10/04
Comments : Oea nominally remained part of Carthage's dominions until the end of the Third Punic War in 146 BC, and then became part of the Roman Republic, although from about 200 BC onward it was for all intents and purposes an independent city. It remained as such until the reign of the Roman emperor Tiberius, when Oea, Leptis Magna and the surrounding area were formally incorporated into the empire as part of the province of Africa.
PeattieOct 19, 2004
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juba IIMauritanian Kingdom. Juba II
Obverse: REX IVBA, diademed head right
Reverse: Filleted cornucopiae and sceptre crossed
Mint :
Date : 25 B.C.-A.D. 23
Reference : Mazard 241; SNG Copenhagen 580
Grade : EF
Weight : 2.86g
Denom: Denarius
Metal : Silver
Acquired: 01/10/04
PeattieOct 17, 2004
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kyrenaikaKyrenaika, Kyrene
Obverse: Trajan right
Reverse: Bust of Zeus Ammon right
Mint : Cyenaica, Cyrene
Date : 98-117 AD
Reference : ?
Grade : gF
Weight : 6.80g
Denom: AE24
Metal : Bronze
Acquired: 08/09/04
PeattieOct 17, 2004
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Khusru IIObverse: Head of Khusru II right with an inscription naming him around
Reverse: Fire altar flanked by two attendants with the mint mark to the right and the date mark to the left
Mint : Gar
Date : AD 595 Year 4
Reference :
Grade : gVF
Weight : 4.15g
Denom: Drachm
Metal : Silver
Acquired: 01/08/04
Comments: Khusru II, during his life time was able to extend his empire to including Turkey, Syria and Egypt which was occupied by the Sasanian empire from 618-628 A.D. and to reputably occupied other parts of Africa, extending his empire as far south as Askum and west as Cyrene. Until Heraclius was able to consolidate his take over off the Byzantine empire and counter-attacked and recover most of the territory earlier lost by Byzantine.
PeattieOct 02, 2004
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Khusru IObverse: Head of Khusru I right with an inscription naming him around
Reverse: Fire altar flanked by two attendants with the mint mark to the right and the date mark to the left
Mint : RD
Date : AD 552 Year 22
Grade : gVF
Weight : 4.09g
Denom: Drachm
Metal : Silver
Acquired: 28/09/04
Comments: Size, 28.5 x 30.0. During the 6th century, the Christian King of Axum Kaleb with ships supplied by the Byzantine Emperor Justin I crossed the red sea with an army to come to the aid of Christians reportably being massacred by the Jewish ruler of Himyar (Yemen) Dhu Nuwas. Defeating the Himyar, Kaleb annexed Yemen and returned to Axum leaving Abraha as a Viceroy. In the "Year of the Elephant", 570 AD, Abraha invaded Mecca, but pestilence wiped out his army. Still, by 575 he was enough of a threat that Mecca had to ask Persia for assistance, at which point Khusru I invaded and eventually annexed Yemen.
PeattieOct 02, 2004
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EbanaChristian kings of Aksum, Ebana
Obverse: Head and shoulders bust right, crowned with a tiara, in beaded circle. Greek legend: EB ANA.
Reverse: Central lozenge inlaid with gold, with four crosses attached to the extremities, forming a cross-crosslet with the letter of the legend interspersed between them. Greek legend: +BC+LC+IL+EY.
Date : circa CE 450
Reference : Cf. Munro-Hay (BMC) Type 74; Munro-Hay (1984) Ebana AR 1
Grade : F
Weight : 0.9 g
Metal : Silver
Acquired: 19/07/03
Comment: AR Unit,
PeattieSep 29, 2004
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China, Great WallMutianyu Great Wall located in Huairou County, Beijing. Built on older pre-existing walls during the Ming Dynasty.PeattieSep 27, 2004
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China, Great WallIt's a wall and its great, what more do I need to say :) - BolayiPeattieSep 27, 2004
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Cyenaica, CyreneObverse: Apollo Carneios
Reverse: Silphium
Mint : Cyenaica, Cyrene
Date : 308-277 BC
Reference : BMC-234
Grade : Fine
Weight : 7.50g
Denom: Didrachm
Metal : Silver
Acquired: 01/09/04
PeattieSep 11, 2004
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Septimus Severus, Legionary DenariusObverse: IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG Laureate head right
Reverse: TR P COS LEG XI C-L, legionary aquila between two standards
Date : 193 AD
Reference : RIC IV12; RSC 268
Grade : VF
Weight : 3.56 g
Denom: Denarius
Metal : Silver
Comment: PERT on the obverse is for avenger of Pertinax. Legion XI Claudia was stationed on the lower Danube in Moesia. Reverse is without small Capricorns. When the governor of Pannonia Superior, Lucius Septimius Severus, was proclaimed emperor in April 193, the Eleventh immediately joined his cause. In a lightning campaign he marched on Rome, but XI did not take part, because Durostorum, Moesia Inferior where the legion was garrisoned was too far from Italy. However, it played a role in Severus' next campaign, against his eastern rival Pescennius Niger. The soldiers of I Italica and XI Claudia besieged Byzantium, forced the Cilician gate, and fought at Issus. It is likely that they also took part in Severus' campaigns against the Parthian.PeattieSep 11, 2004
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Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius ScipioObverse: Q METEL PIVS - Laureate head of Jupiter facing right
Reverse: SCIPIO IMP - Elephant walking right
Mint : N. African Mint
Date : BC 47-46
Reference : Sear-1379, Cr-459/1, CRI-45, RSC-Caecilia 47
Grade : VF
Weight : 4.02g
Denom: Denarius
Metal : Silver
Acquired: 05/08/04PeattieAug 25, 2004
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Septimus Severus, AnnonaObverse: SEVERVS PIVS AVG - Laureate head right
Reverse: P M TR P XIII COS III P P - Annona st lt, holding corn ears over modius and in lt arm, a cornucopia
Mint : Rome
Date : AD 205
Reference : RIC IVi, 198, page 117 - Cohen 472 - SEAR RCV II (2002), #6338v, page 464
Grade : gVF
Weight : 2.44g
Denom : Denarius
Metal : Silver
Comments : The Roman emperors, in an attempt to alleviate poverty in the capital city, instituted a policy known as annona, which gave free grain to about a third of the population of Rome. The reverse shows the personification of the state sponsored system of grain distribution, the cornucopia, Latin term derived from two words, cornu meaning horn and copia meaning plenty, it is a symbol of prosperity and affluence, dating back to the 5th century BC. In Greek mythology, Amalthea brought Zeus up on the milk of a goat. It had the power to give to the person in possession of it whatever he or she wished for.PeattieAug 19, 2004
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Caesarea MauretaniaObverse: Head of Africa r. with elephant skin, two spears to l.
Reverse: CAESAREA Dolphin l.
Mint : Caesarea
Date : 27 BC-AD14
Reference : RPC-881 (only 3 spec.), Sear-5225
Grade : F
Weight : 5.23g
Metal : Bronze
Acquired: 07/08/04
PeattieAug 17, 2004
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TEMPLE, Juba IObverse: Diademed, draped bust of King Juba right, with pointed beard and hair in formal curls, scepter at shoulder, REX IVBA before
Reverse: Octastyle temple, Neo-Punic legend on either side (Yubai hammamleket).
Mint : North Africa-Numidia
Date : BC 60-46
Reference : Sear GCV, Vol II, 6607
Grade : VF
Comments: The temple shown on the reverse is possibly a mix of Greek and Punic architecture with the flat roof with pediment a Punic style. PeattieAug 15, 2004
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Juba IObverse: Diademed, draped bust of King Juba right, with pointed beard and hair in formal curls, scepter at shoulder, REX IVBA before
Reverse: Octastyle temple, Neo-Punic legend on either side (Yubai hammamleket).
Mint : North Africa-Numidia
Date : BC 60-46
Reference : Sear GCV, Vol II, 6607
Grade : VF
Denom: Denarius
Metal : Silver
Acquired: 07/07/04
Comments: The temple shown on the reverse is possibly a mix of Greek and Punic architecture with the flat roof with pediment a Punic style.
One of the last kings of Numidia (c. 60–46 BC), Juba supported the Pompeian side in the Roman civil war between Pompey and Julius Caesar. The kingdom fell in 46 BC at the Battle of Thapsus and was formed into a new province, Africa Nova. Caesar had Juba’s young son, Juba II, taken to Rome to be brought up in his household. PeattieAug 15, 2004
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Julia Domna - HilaritasJulia Domna, Hilaritas
Obverse: IVLIA AVGVSTA - draped bust right
Reverse: HILARITAS - Hilaritas standing left, holding palm and cornucopiae
Mint : Laodicea
Date : AD 198-202
Reference : RIC IV 639 (Severus); BMCRE 600 (Severus); RSC 72
Grade : VF
Weight : 4.49g
Denom: Denarius
Acquired: 01/08/04
PeattieAug 05, 2004
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Septimus - AfricaObverse: SEVERVS PIVS AVG - Laureate head right
Reverse: AFRICA Africa standing r. wearing elephant-skin headdress, lion at her feet.
Mint : Rome
Date : AD 207
Reference : BM-309, C-25 (3 Fr.), RIC-253
Grade : VF
Weight : 3.43g
Denom: Denarius
Metal : Silver
Acquired: 07/07/04
Comments: Scarce: 18 specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. This type was struck in AD 207 to commemorate an Imperial visit to Severus' home province of Africa that year. During this trip he gave honours to the Punic god of healing (equivalent to the Roman Aesculapius), so it seems very likely that Severus was suffering some illness at the time.PeattieAug 04, 2004
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Mali, West Africa, TimbuktoYes it does exist! although it has lost a lot from its glory days in the 14th and 16th centuries, still a fascinating place to visit. Meaning well of the woman named 'Bouctou'. In its day 25,000 students are reputed to have studied there at any one time. Some of the manuscripts can still be viewed; on such varied subjects at medicine, astronomy and arithmetic; sadly they are not well preserved.PeattieJul 31, 2004
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CrabObverse: Herakles standing right, holding club
Reverse: Crab, Punic letters below
Mint : Island of Tunisia
Date : 2nd Century BC
Reference : SNG Cop-477-8
Weight : 6.87g
Dealer : HJB
Acquired: 30/04/04
Size :AE 20
Comments : Legend says that while Herakles fought the Hydra the goddess Hera sent down a giant crab which attacked his feet
PeattieJul 15, 2004
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Caracalla - Dea CaelestisCaracalla (198-217) Silver Denarius - 3.02 grams, 18.9mm.
Minted at Rome, circa: 201-206 Reference: RIC-IV-I-130a-C
Obv: Laureate and draped youthful bust of Caracalla facing right - ANTONINVS PIVS AVG
Rev: The Dea Caelestis, holding thunderbolt and sceptre, riding on lion running right over waters gushing from a rock - INDVLGENTIA AVGG IN CARTH
Well centered and struck with light toning and even wear on both surfaces. A historically interesting coin that celebrates the completion of Carthage aquaduct
PeattieJul 04, 2004
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Masinissa - Horse gallopingMasinissa ruler of the North African kingdom of Numidia, and an ally of Rome in the last years of the Second Punic War SNG Cop 510 13 Obverse: Bust of king l. Reverse: Horse galloping l., Punci letter below
Size: 27.86 mm Weight: 12.3 grams Typical crude
Comments: Masinissa grew up in Carthage as a hostage to keep his father loyal to Carthage. He fought for Carthage against the Romans in Spain from 212 to 206 and then when Hasdrubal Barca left for Italy, Masinissa took command of the Carthaginian cavalry in Spain. When the Carthaginians were forced out of Spain in 206 Africanus released Masinissa captive nephew and Masinissa defected to Rome and the rest is history.PeattieJun 29, 2004
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Commodus - Hercluea and AfricaObverse: L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL - Laureate head Commodus right
Reverse: PROVIDENTIAE AVG - Hercules standing left, foot on prow, resting club on a tree trunk behind and holding thunderbolt while clasping hands with Africa, who stands right, wearing elephant skin and holding sistrum; lion at her feet
Mint : Rome
Date : AD 191-192
Reference : RIC III, p. 396, 259a Rare; Cohen 643
Grade : aVF
Weight : 3.04g
Denom : Denarius
Metal : Silver
Acquired: 03/04/04
Comments : Issued c.192 A.D., to mark the establishment of a fleet of ships to bring North African grain to Rome which he renamed the Commodiana Herculea, and Commodus' foresight (PROVIDENTIAE AVG) in doing so. The ship's prow makes reference to the role of Rome's overseas provinces, in feeding the capital.
PeattieJun 23, 2004
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Islands of Tunisia - CrabIslands of Tunisia, Second Century BC, AE 16, 3.19g. SNG Cop-477-8. Obv: Herakles stg. r., Punic letters before. Rx: Crab, Punic letters belowPeattieJun 23, 2004
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Hadrian - AfricaObverse: AVG COS III PP, laureate head right.
Reverse: Africa, wearing elephant trunk on head, reclining left, holding scorpion and cornucopiae and resting left elbow on rock, a basket of corn in front
Mint : Rome
Date : 134-138 AD
Reference : RIC II 299; RSC 140
Grade : VF
Weight : 3.5g
Denom : Denarius
Metal : Silver
Acquired: 17/06/04
Comments : This issue commemorates Hadrian's travels to Africa in 128 AD. He was the first Emperor to visit Africa. Not to be confused with Mauretania, which he visited in 123 9where he personally oversaw a revolt in this troublesome area). When he went to Africa it rained on his arrival for the first time in the space of five years, and for this he was beloved by the Africans. Hadrian heaped benefactions upon the province and numerous fortresses and military roads were built in Africa.PeattieJun 23, 2004
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Hiempsal II - Horse gallopingObverse: Veiled head of Demeter r., wreathed with corn
Reverse: Free running horse r., Punic H below, palm tree behind
Date : c. 106-60 BC
Reference : Mazzard-81, Muller-48
Weight : 6.87g
Acquired: 29/04/04
Comments : AE 20, Hiempsal II. was the son of Gauda, the half-brother of Jugurtha. In 88 B.C., after the triumph of Sulla, when the younger Marius fled from Rome to Africa, Hiempsal received him with apparent friendliness, his real intention being to detain him as a prisoner. Marius discovered this intention in time and made good his escape with the assistance of the kings daughter. In 81 Hiempsal was driven from his throne by the Numidians themselves, or by Hiarbas, ruler of part of the kingdom, supported by Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus, the leader of the Marian party in Africa. Soon afterwards Pompey was sent to Africa by Sulla to reinstate Hiempsal, whPeattieJun 23, 2004
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JULIUS CAESAR - AeneasObverse: Diademed head of Venus right
Reverse: CAESAR, Aeneas walking left, carrying Anchises and palladium
Mint : Military mint travelling with Caesar in North Africa
Date : 47-46 BC
Reference : Crawford 458/1; CRI 55; Sydenham 1013; RSC 12
Grade : VF
Weight : 3.16
Denom : Denarius
Metal : Silver
Acquired: 29/04/04
PeattieJun 23, 2004
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