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Lucius PomponiusGens Pomponia. Lucius Pomponius Cneo Filius. 118 BC, serrated denarius.
Obv. L POMPONI CN F (Lucii Pomponi CNAEII Filii) Head of Rome to the right, behind X.
Rev. L LIC CN DOM (Lucio Licinio Cnaeo Domizio). Naked Gallic warrior (king Bituitus?) in biga galloping right; holding shield, carnyx and reins in left hand and hurling spear with right hand.
20 mm, 3,87 gr.
Cr. 282/4

1 commentsMarsmanOct 06, 2021

Licinius II follisLicinius Follis, struck AD 321-324 at Alexandria mint.
Obv. D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear over shoulder and with shield on left arm.
Rev. IOVI CONSERVATORI / SMALA (in exergue), Jupiter standing left holding Victory and scepter, eagle and captive at feet, XIIΓ in right field.
20 mm, 3,43 gr.
RIC 301 commentsMarsmanOct 03, 2021

A Postumius AlbinusA. Postumius Albinus, denarius.
Rome 81 BC.
Obv. Head of Hispania right, HISPAN behind.
Rev. A POST A F S N ALBIN, togate figure with right hand raised, standing between legionary eagle and fasces with axe.
20 mm, 3,79 gr.
Crawford 372/2.
MarsmanOct 03, 2021

L. Mussidius Longus denariusL. Mussidius Longus, denarius.
Struck by L. Mussidius Longus at Rome, 42 BC.
Obv. CONCORDIA, veiled and diademed head of Concordia right.
Rev. L MVSSIDIVS LONGVS, shrine of Venus Cloacina, with platform inscripbed LOACIN on which stand two statues of the goddess each with hand on a cippus.
19 mm, 3,74 gr.
Crawford 494/42a.MarsmanOct 03, 2021

Julia Augusta, sestertiusJulia Augusta (Livia), wife of Augustus (died 29 AD). Sestertius, struck under Tiberius.
Obv. SPQR/ IVLIAE AVGVST. Carpentum drawn right by two mules.
Rev. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST PM TR POT XXIIII around large SC.
33 mm, 24,52 gr.
RIC 51MarsmanOct 03, 2021

Antoninus Pius denariusAntoninus Pius, denarius. Rome mint.
Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP, head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right.
Rev. COS IIII Clasped hands holding caduceus between two corn-ears.
18 mm, 3.09 gr.
RIC 136.MarsmanOct 03, 2021

Julia Domna denariusJulia Domna denarius.
Obv. IVLIA AVGVSTA, draped bust right.
Rev. SAECVLI FELICITAS, Isis standing right left foot on prow nursing infant Horus.
19 mm, 3,78 gr.
RIC 577 MarsmanOct 03, 2021

Philippus IIPhilippus II antoninianus.
Minted in Rome, A.D. 248. Commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Rome.
Obv. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philippus II right
Rev. SAECVLARES AVGG, goat standing left; III.
22 mm, 4,39 gr.
RIC 224MarsmanOct 03, 2021

Geta denariusGeta, as Caesar, denarius
AD 198
Obv. L SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES, draped bare-headed bust right.
Rev. FELICITAS TEMPOR, Felicitas with caduceus facing right and clasping hand of left facing Geta holding cornucopia
18 mm, 3.39 gr.
RIC 94MarsmanOct 03, 2021

Trajanus denariusTrajan denarius Rome, AD 110.
Obv. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P. Bust of Trajan, laureate.
Rev. COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC. Arabia, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand, camel walking left before her and bundle of cinnamon upright in left.
19 mm 3,42 gr.
RIC 142MarsmanOct 03, 2021

Plautilla denariusPlautilla denarius.
Struck 202-203 AD.
Obv. PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA, draped bust right.
Rev. VENVS VICTRIX, Venus standing left, holding apple and palm frond, resting arm on shield set on ground;
to left, Cupid standing left, holding helmet.
19 mm, 3,27 gr.
RIC 369 (Caracalla).MarsmanOct 03, 2021

Gallienus antoninianusGallienus antoninianus, struck 267 - 268 AD at Rome mint.
Obv. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head right.
Rev. NEPTVNO CONS AVG / N , Hippocamp right.
1,95 g, 20 mm.
RIC 2451 commentsMarsmanOct 03, 2021

Nerva asNerva As
Rome mint
Obv. IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, laureate bust of Nerva right
Rev. FORTVNA AVGVST / S [-] C, Fortuna standing left, holding a rudder in her right hand & cornucopia in her left hand.
27 mm / 10.87 gr
RIC 83MarsmanOct 03, 2021

Tacitus antoninianusTacitus antoninianus, struck AD 275-276 at Rome mint.
Obv. IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev. FIDES MILITVM / XXIS (in exergue), Fides standing left, holding two standards.
4,40 g, 23 mm.
RIC 87MarsmanOct 03, 2021

Trajan, denariusTrajan, denarius.
Rome mint. Struck circa AD 107-108.
Obv. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P P, laureate bust right, slight drapery on shoulder.
Rev. COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, Trajan riding right in triumphal quadriga, holding sceptre in left hand and laurel branch in right, cart decorated with figures.
RIC 1391 commentsMarsmanNov 09, 2020

Philip IIPhilip II, sestertius.
Obv. M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES; Bust, draped, head bare, right.
Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENT S C; Philip II, standing left, holding globe and vertical spear.
29 mm 20,29 g.
RIC 256.MarsmanNov 17, 2019

Lucius Pomponius Cneo FiliusLucius Pomponius Cneo Filius. Serrated denarius.
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right, L•POMPONI CN F, X behind head
Rev. naked gallic warrior in biga right, holding spear, shield and carnyx,
L•LIC•CN•DOM in exergue
20 mm. 3.86 g
Cr.282/4.

This issue with serratus edges, was minted at the newly-founded city of Narbo, the first Roman colony in gaul. The two principal magistrates Licinius Crassus and Domitius Ahenobarbus produced their coins in association with five junior colleagues, in this case L. Pomponius.

MarsmanNov 17, 2019

Faustina IIFaustina II. Augusta, denarius.
Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, circa 147-150 AD.
3.55 gm, 19mm.
Obv. FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL, draped bust right, with hair tied in pearls.
Rev. VENVS, Venus standing left, holding apple in right hand and dolphin-entwined rudder in left.
RIC III 517c (Antoninus Pius). 1 commentsMarsmanNov 17, 2019

NervaNerva, denarius.
18 mm 3,17 g.
Obv. IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR POT, laureate head right.
Rev. COS III PATER PATRAE, ladle, sprinkler, jug & lituus.
RIC 24, RSC 48. MarsmanNov 17, 2019

ValentianusValentianus. AE.
Siscia mint.
2.52 g. 18 mm.
Obv. D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valentinian to the right.
Rev. GLORIA RO-MANORVM, Q - RK, Valentinian in military dress, walking right, head left, dragging captive and holding labarum. Mintmark B SISCV.
RIC IX 14a. MarsmanNov 17, 2019

Agrippa & AugustusAgrippa & Augustus, dupondius.
Mint Gaul Nemausus, ca 10-14 AD.
Obv. Back-to-back heads, Agrippa left, wearing rostral crown and Augustus right, laureate; IMP above, P P across fields, DIVI F below.
Rev. Crocodile right, chained to palm branch with long vertical fronds; above, wreath with long ties, palms below; COL NEM.
27 mm 13,12 g.
RIC I 160 RPC 5251 commentsMarsmanNov 17, 2019

Constantine IConstantine I. AE4.
Antioch Mint.
16 mm. 2,05 g.
Obv. DV CONSTANTI-NVS PT AVGG, veiled draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev. No legend, Constantine driving quadriga right, hand of God above reaching down to him.
Mintmark SMANS in exergue.
RIC VIII Antioch 39. MarsmanNov 17, 2019

Septimius Severus, denariusSeptimius Severus, denarius.
Rome mint.
Obv. L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX, bust right.
Rev. VICTORIAE AVGG FEL, Victory advancing left, holding open wreath in both hands over shield set on low base.
RIC 144b
2.98 g, 18 mm.1 commentsMarsmanJun 29, 2019

Nero Billon TetradrachmNero Billon Tetradrachm.
Alexandria. Year 13 = 66/67 AD.
26 mm 12,77 g.
Obv. NEΡΩ KΛAV KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEΡ AV, radiate bust of Nero left wearing aegis
Rev. LIΓ to left / ΔIOΣ OΛYMΠIOY, laureate head of Zeus Olympius right.
RPC I 5297 2 commentsMarsmanJun 29, 2019

Hadrian, denariusHadrian, denarius.
Rome mint, 134-138 AD.
3.26g., 19mm.
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP, laureate head right.
Rev. GERMANIA, Germania standing facing, head right, holding spear and shield set on ground.
RIC II 302.

MarsmanJun 29, 2019

Trajan, denariusTrajan, denarius.
Rome mint.
3.12 g. 19 mm.
Obv. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, laureate bust right.
Rev. SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, VIA TRAIANA, personification of via Traiana reclining left on rocks with wheel and branch; VIA TRAIANA in exergue.
RIC 266. 1 commentsMarsmanJun 29, 2019

Domitian, denariusDomitian, denarius.
Rome, 88 A.D.
3.14 g. 19 mm.
Obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VII, laureate head right.
Rev. IMP XIIII COS XIIII CENS P P P, Minerva standing right on capital of rostral column, brandishing spear and shield; at her feet, owl standing right.
RIC II 576MarsmanJun 29, 2019

Fonteius, denariusC Fonteius denarius.
114-113 BC.
3.71g, 19mm
Obv. Janiform head of the Dioscuri, control letter left, * right
Rev. C FONT, galley with pilot and three oarsman, ROMA in ex.
Cr290/1, Syd 555. MarsmanJun 29, 2019

Otho, denariusOtho, denarius
Rome mint.
2,89 g. 19 mm.
Obv. IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P, bare head right
Rev. SECVRITAS P R, Securitas standing left, holding wreath and sceptre.
RIC 8
Broken and repaired.1 commentsMarsmanJun 29, 2019

Caligula, denariusCaligula, denarius.
37-8 AD, Lugdunum.
19 mm 3.62g.
Obv: C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT / laureate head of Caligula right.
Rev. GERMANICVS CAES P C CAES AVG GERM / bare head of Germanicus right.
RIC 18. 1 commentsMarsmanJun 29, 2019

P. Porcius Laeca, denariusP. Porcius Laeca, denarius
3,70 g. 18 mm.
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right. X below chin, ROMA above, P LAECA behind.
Rev. Military figure standing left, his right hand raised, facing togate citizen standing right, gesturing with right hand, attendant standing left behind military figure holding three rods, PROVOCO in exergue.
Crawford 301/1; Sear 178

An important reverse type illustrating the principle of provocatio, a procedure by which a citizen had the right to appeal to the people against the decision of a magistrate which he considered to represent an abuse of official power.
1 commentsMarsmanMar 16, 2019

MarciaGens MARCIA
Marcus Marcius Moneyer circa 119 BC.
Silver Denarius.
19,5 mm 10 h. 4,01 g.
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right, modius behind, X below chin.
Rev. Victory in biga right., holding reins and whip; below, M MAR ligate C, divided by two ears of corn; in ex. RO MA.
Cr245/1, Syd 500. 1 commentsMarsmanMar 06, 2019

Severus AlexanderSeverus Alexander.
Bronze of Nicaea in Bithynia.
21 mm; 4.86g.
Obv. M AVP CЄV AΛЄΞANΔPOC AVΓ, Laureate, draped & cuirassed head right.
REv. NIKAIEΩN between 3 standards, center one with wreath, flanked on either side by standards topped with Capricorns.
Reference: Unlisted Type.
This is part of the A.K. collection of Roman provincial coins recently purchased from CNG.1 commentsMarsmanMar 06, 2019

Commodus, denariusCommodus, denarius.
Rome mint, 191-192 A.D.
2,53 g. 17 mm.
Obv. L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL, head right wearing lionskin headdress.
Rev. HER-CVL RO-MAN AV-GV either side of club of Hercules, all in wreath.
RIC 251. 1 commentsMarsmanMar 02, 2019

Hadrian, sestertiusHadrian, sestertius.
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, laureate head right.
Rev. FELICITATI AVG, SC across field, COS III P P in exergue, galley sailing left, composed of five rowers and hortator (steersman) in stern cabin.
33 mm 25,02 g.
RIC II 719. 1 commentsMarsmanFeb 02, 2019

Philippus I ArabsPhilip I AR Antoninianus.
22 mm 3,74g
Obv. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right
Rev. SAECVLARES AVGG, lion walking right, I in ex.
RIC 12, RSC 173. 1 commentsMarsmanJan 30, 2019

Aurelius RufusAurelius Rufus, denarius.
4.00 g, 21 mm.
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; X (mark of value) behind.
Rev. Jupiter in galloping quadriga right, holding thunderbolt in right hand, holding sceptre and reins in left hand; AN RVF below, ROMA in linear border in exergue.
Crawford 221/1 (T. Annius Rufus).

4 commentsMarsmanJan 26, 2019

Caracalla, denariusCaracalla, denarius
19 mm, 2.28 g.
Obv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG / Laureate, draped bust right.
Rev. ADVENTVS AVGVSTOR / Galley sailing left, four rowers in centre, three seated figures under canopy at right, mast with sail on prow, two standards on stern, waves below.
RIC 121.2 commentsMarsmanJan 26, 2019

Hadrianus, sestertiusHadrianus, sestertius.
22,90 g. 33 mm.
obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS / Laureate bust of Hadrian facing right with drapery on left shoulder.
Rev. COS. III. S. C. / Aequitas standing left, holding scale and rod.
RIC 637, Cohen 385.
Ex Emilio Tevere. 1 commentsMarsmanJan 20, 2019

TrajanusTrajanus, sestertius.
34 mm, 27,36 g.
Obv. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P: Bust of Trajan, laureate, right with aegis.
Rev. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C: Victory, naked to waist, standing right, left foot on helmet, holding stylus in right hand and with left hand attaching shield inscribed VIC DAC to palm-tree.
Ex. Lanz 76/1996/ Los 504;
RIC 5283 commentsMarsmanNov 21, 2018

VeturiusTi. Veturius, denarius.
3.80 g., 18 mm.
Obv. TI•VET (ligate), Mars head.
Rev. ROMA, soldiers standing, point at a pig with their swords.
Crawford 234/1; RSC Veturia 1.MarsmanOct 21, 2018

M. Sergius SilusM. Sergius Silus, denarius
3,84 g. 18 mm.
Obv. EX S C ROMA*, helmeted head of Roma right.
Rev. Horseman galloping left with sword & severed head held aloft, Q below horses leg, M SERGI below, SILVS in exergue.
Syd 534, Cra.286/1. 1 commentsMarsmanOct 21, 2018

C. Naevius BalbusC. Naevius Balbus, denarius.
18,5 x 19,1 mm.
4,06 g.
Obv. Diademed head of Venus right, SC behind.
Rev. Victory in triga right, above, CLXXXXVII; C NAE BALB in exergue,

Babelon (Naevia) 6. Crawford 382/1b. Sydenham 769b.
MarsmanOct 21, 2018

NumerianusNumerianus, antoninianus.
22 mm 3.48 g.
Rome mint.
Obv. IMP NUMERIANVS AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right.
Rev. IOVI VICTORI, Jupiter standing, head left, holding Victory, eagle at feet to left. Mintmark KAB.
RIC 410. 1 commentsMarsmanSep 16, 2018

Marcus AureliusMarcus Aurelius, sestertius
32 mm, 25.66 g, Rome
Obv. M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS P M, head of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, right
Rev. TR POT XX IMP III COS III S C, Providentia, draped, standing left, pointing wand in right hand at globe at her feet and holding vertical sceptre in left hand
RIC III 923.2 commentsMarsmanSep 16, 2018

DiocletianusDiocletianus, follis
9.63 g, 28 mm, Cyzicus
Obv. IMP CC VAL DIOCLETIANVS PF AVG, laureate head right
Rev. GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI, Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae; mintmark KS.
RIC 12a MarsmanSep 16, 2018

Maximianus HerculiusMaximianus Herculius, silvered antoninianus
21 mm, 3.93 g, Kyzikos.
Obv. IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right.
Rev. CONCORDIA MILITVM, Emperor in military dress receiving globe from Jupiter; S in field, XXI (dot) in exergue.
RIC 607.2 commentsMarsmanSep 16, 2018

Antoninus Pius, sestertiusAntoninus Pius, sestertius
32mm, 24.72 g.
Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVII / Laureate head right.
Rev. INDVLGENTIA AVG COS IIII / S C / Indulgentia seated left with sceptre, extending right hand.
RIC 914.1 commentsMarsmanJun 30, 2018

HadrianusHadrian, denarius.
Travel series issue.
18x19 mm 3,11 g.
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, laureate head right.
Rev. NILVS, Nilus reclining right on urn, holding cornucopiae, hippopotamus standing left, crocodile left below.
RIC II 310; RSC 991. 1 commentsMarsmanJun 18, 2018

Otacilia SeveraOtacilia Severa, Antoninianus
22x23 mm; 4.05g;
Obv. OTACIL SEVERA AVG Draped bust on crescent to right.
Rev. SAECVLARES AVGG Hippopotamus standing to right; in exergue IIII.
RIC IV, III p. 82, 116b
Ex stock Florange Paris 1961.MarsmanJun 13, 2018

Nero duponiusNero, dupondius
Rome mint, struck circa AD 64.
29.5 mm, 13.35 g.
Obv. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P, radiate head right.
Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTI, S-C across fields, Victory flying left holding wreath and palm branch, II mark of value in exergue.
RIC I 1983 commentsMarsmanMay 19, 2018

Constantius II as Caesar, follisConstantius II as Caesar, follis
2,47 gr. 17mm.
obv. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C / laurated buste right, wearing paludamentum and cuirass
rev. GLORIA EXERCITVS, SMALA in exergue / two soldiers standing facing each other, each resting on spear and shield, two standards between them
RIC 59 (R4)MarsmanFeb 15, 2018

Probus, antoninianusProbus, silvered antoninianus
Rome mint, 7th officina
279 AD
23x24 mm, 3.66 g.
Obv. IMP PRO-BVS AVG, Bust of Probus, radiate and cuirassed, facing right
Rev. ADVEN-TVS AVG, Probus, in military attire, on horseback left, raising his right hand in salute and holding sceptre in his left; to left, seated captive; in exergue: R, crescent, ς
RIC V 1571 commentsMarsmanFeb 15, 2018

Aurelian, antoninianusAurelianus, silvered antoninianus
RIC V 297 var. (mintmark)
Serdica mint
23 mm 3,86 g.
270-275 AD
Obv. IMP AVRELIANVS PF AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right
Rev. RESTITVT ORBIS, Woman standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian; star in lower centre; mintmark KA dot A
no trace of silvering MarsmanFeb 04, 2018

LiviaLivia
Augusta, Cilicia.
3.7 g, 17,60 mm.
Obv. No legend, draped bust right.
Rev. AYΓOYΣTANΩN, star above capricorn right with globe between forelegs.
RPC I 4007.MarsmanFeb 03, 2018

Trajanus, denariusTrajanus, denarius
RIC 292
Rome mint
17 x 19 mm 3,67 g.
Obv. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS VI PP / Laureate and draped bust right
Rev. SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI / Trajan's Column surmounted with statue of the emperor; at base, two eagles.
1 commentsMarsmanJan 28, 2018

Thermus, denariusQ. Thermus, denarius
Rome 103 BC
19 mm, 4.00 g
Obv. Helmeted head of Mars left
Rev. Roman soldier fighting barbarian soldier in protection of fallen comrade; in ex, Q•THERM•MF
Crawford 319/1
1 commentsMarsmanJan 26, 2018

Domitian, asDomitian, as
RIC 623
Mint in Rome, 88 AD
11,51 g, 30 mm
Obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII CENS PER P P / laureate head of Domitian right.
Rev. COS XIIII - LVD SEC FEC SC / Domitian standing left, sacrificing over altar; to left, lyre and flute players standing right; temple in background.
Issued for the Secular Games 1 commentsMarsmanJan 17, 2018

Claudius, asClaudius, as
RIC 111
29.1 mm, 10.58 g
Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P, bare head left
Rev. CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI S-C, Constantia, helmeted and in military dress, standing left, holding long spear in left hand

MarsmanJan 11, 2018

AntoniaAntonia, dupondius.
26,8 mm, 13,82 g.
Obv. ANTONIA AVGVSTA, draped bust right.
Rev. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP S-C, Claudius, togate, standing left, holding simpulum.
RIC 923 commentsMarsmanJun 17, 2017

CommodusCommodus, sestertius
31 mm 22,98 g.
Obv. M COMMODVS ANT P FELIX AVG BRIT Head of Commodus, laureate, right
Rev. P M TR P XI IMP VII COS V P P S C Commodus, standing in triumphal quadriga moving left, holding eagle-tipped sceptre.
RIC 4642 commentsMarsmanApr 18, 2017

Marc AntonyMarc Antony, denarius
17 mm 3,72 g.
Obv. ANT AVG III VIR•R•P•C•, Praetorian galley sailing right, mast with banners at prow.
Rev. LEG II, legionary eagle (aquila) between two standards.
Crawford-544/142 commentsMarsmanApr 02, 2017

MessalinaClaudius & Valeria Messalina, Tetradrachm
Struck at Alexandria in Egypt in regnal year 1 (A.D. 41/2).
Obv: TI KΛAΩΔI KAIΣ ΣEBA ΓEPMANI AYTOKP, laureate head of Claudius right,
Rev: MEΣΣAΛI-NA KAIΣ ΣEBAΣ, Messalina standing facing, head left, leaning on draped column,
holding figures of two children (Octavia and Britannicus) in extended right hand and cradling two grain ears in left arm.
25 mm 13.21gm.
RPC I 5113. 1 commentsMarsmanJan 28, 2017

P. Licinius Nerva.P. Licinius Nerva, denarius.
113-112 BC, Rome.
17 mm 3,76 g.
Obv. Helmeted bust of Roma to left, with spear and shield.
Rev. P NERVA, voting scene, three citizens voting in the comitium. One voter casts his vote to right, to left another receives his from an attendant.
Crawford 292/1, Sydenham 548, RSC 169, Licinia 7.2 commentsMarsmanJan 28, 2017

VitelliusVitellius, denarius.
RIC 107
Obv. A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P, laureate head right.
Rev. PONT MAXIM, Vesta seated right, holding scepter and patera.
19 mm 3,32 g3 commentsMarsmanNov 04, 2016

AretasAretas, denarius
M. Aemilius Scaurus & Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus. 58 BC.
19mm, 3,99g.
Obv. M SCAVR AED CVR EX S C; King Aretas III of Nabatea kneeling beside camel in an attitude of supplication, holding olive-branch.
Rev. P HVPSAEVS AED CVR CAPTV C HVPSAE COS PREIVER; Jupiter in quadriga left, holding thunderbolt.
Cr422/1a 1 commentsMarsmanMay 19, 2015

NeroNero, as
29 mm, 9.56 g.
Obv. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P P P, Bare head of Nero left, globe at point of bust.
Rev. PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT S-C, View of the Temple of Janus with latticed windows to left and closed doors hung with garland to right.

3 commentsMarsmanNov 13, 2013

PoppaeaNero, with Poppaea. Tetradrachm.
EGYPT, Alexandria.
25 mm, 12,87g.
Obv. Radiate head of Nero right.
Rev. Draped bust of Poppaea Sabina right; date in right field.
Dattari 1962 commentsMarsmanNov 13, 2013

ClaudiusClaudius, denarius.
RIC 83.
19mm, 3.62 g.
Obv. TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM P M TRIB POT PP, laureate head of Claudius right.
Rev. NERO CLAVD CAES DRVSVS GERM PRINC IVVENT, draped bust of Nero left.2 commentsMarsmanOct 09, 2013

NeroNero, as.
RIC 543.
10,95 g. 29 mm.
Obv. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P P P; Bare head right with globe on tip of bust.
Rev. Victory flying left holding shield inscribed S P Q R, S C in fields.
Minted in Lugdunum, A.D. 66.1 commentsMarsmanSep 09, 2012

AugustusAugustus, as (struck under Tiberius).
RIC 83 (tib).
28 mm, 10,94 g.
A.D. 34 - 37.
Obv. DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER, radiate head of Augustus left.
REV. Winged thunderbolt between large SC. 3 commentsMarsmanAug 29, 2012

AugustusDivus Augustus, as (struck under Tiberius).
RIC 81.
29 mm, 10.8 g.
Obv. DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER, radiate head of Augustus left.
Rev. PROVIDENT SC altar.5 commentsMarsmanAug 21, 2012

CaligulaCaligula, as
RIC 38
11.15 g. 28 mm.
Obv. C CAESAR AVG GERMANICUS PON M TR POT; bare head left.
Rev. VESTA /S-C; Vesta seated left, holding patera and sceptre. 1 commentsMarsmanJul 05, 2012

ClaudiusClaudius, as
RIC 113
29mm 8.77 g.
Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P, bare head left.
Rev. LIBERTAS AVGVSTA SC: Libertas standing right, holding pileus and extending her arm.2 commentsMarsmanJul 03, 2012

GermanicusGermanicus, dupondius (struck under Caligula in honor of his father).
RIC 57
13,66 g. 30 mm.
Obv. GERMANICVS CAESAR, Germanicus in quadriga right.
Rev. SIGNIS RECEPT DEVICTIS GERM S-C, Germanicus standing left with eagle-tipped scepter.
Struck at Rome by Caligula (37-41 AD) to commemorate the recovery from the Germans by his father, Germanicus, of the standards of the lost legions of Varus. Another opinion is that the coin was struck by Claudius to commemorate his brother.

A historical dupondius with sharp details. 5 commentsMarsmanOct 20, 2011

AgrippaAgrippa, as (struck under Caligula).
Son-in-law of Augustus.
RIC 58.
11,37 g, 28-29 mm.
Rome, 37-41 A.D.
Obv. M AGRIPPA L F COS III, head of Agrippa left wearing rostral crown.
Rev. S C either side of Neptune standing left holding dolphin and trident.

Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa was a renowned Roman general and close friend of Octavian (Augustus). As general, Agrippa defeated the forces of Mark Antony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium. In 21 B.C., Augustus married his own daughter Julia to Agrippa. By Julia, Agrippa had two daughters, Vipsania Julia Agrippina and Vipsania Agrippina maior, and three sons, Gaius, Lucius and Agrippa Postumus.1 commentsMarsmanSep 26, 2011

ROMAN EMPIRE, Domitian as Caesar RIC 271 (under Titus)Domitian, denarius.
RIC II 271 (Titus), RSC 399a.
19 mm, 3.44 g.
Rome Mint, 80 AD.
Obv. CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII, laureate, bearded, head right.
Rev. PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, Corinthian helmet on draped chair.

A significant set of coins was issued in 80 AD in conjunction with the divine propriation of the gods for the plague and fire in Rome and the eruption of the Vesuvius. The coins refer to a special religious feast to please the gods. The religious rites required that the sacred couches of the gods (pulvinaria), be set out with emblems of the deity placed on the couch. There are several such representations on the coins of Titus and Domitian, like this denarius with a helmet on a draped couch (Minerva).
2 commentsMarsmanAug 22, 2011

ROMAN EMPIRE, Vespasian RIC 702Vespasian, denarius
RIC II 702, RSC 364.
Rome mint, 74 AD.
Obv. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right.
Rev. PON MAX TR P COS V, Vespasian seated right, branch in left hand, scepter in right.

Although the seated figure is male, this reverse is strongly reminscent of the 'Tribute Penny' type of Tiberius.2 commentsMarsmanAug 22, 2011

ROMAN EMPIRE, Domitian as Caesar RIC 1084Domitian, denarius.
Rome Mint, 79 AD.
RIC 1084, RSC 384.
19mm, 3.13g.
Obv. CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VI, laureate head right.
Rev. PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, Salus standing right, leaning on column and feeding serpent with patera in hand.MarsmanAug 22, 2011

Domitian(us) as CaesarDomitian, denarius.
Rome Mint, 79 AD.
RIC 1084, RSC 384.
19mm, 3.13g.
Obv. CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VI, laureate head right.
Rev. PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, Salus standing right, leaning on column and feeding serpent with patera in hand.1 commentsMarsmanJun 27, 2011

Julius CaesarGaius Julius Caesar, denarius.
Rome, 44 BC.
3.32 g., 19 mm.
Obv. CAESAR / DICT PERPETVO; laureate head of Caesar right.
Rev. P SEPVLLIVS / MACER; Venus standing left, holding Victory in right hand, scepter set on shield in left.
Crawford 480/10, RSC 38.
Worn but still appealing. 2 commentsMarsmanJun 21, 2011

Vespasian(us)Vespasian, denarius
RIC 23, RSC 87.
18 mm, 3.38 g.
Rome Mint, 69 - 70 A.D.
Obv. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right.
Rev. COS ITER TR POT, Mars, helmeted, nude but for a chlamys draped round waist, advancing right, trophy in left hand over shoulder, spear pointing forward up in right hand. 2 commentsMarsmanApr 12, 2011

Titus, denarius.Titus, denarius.
RIC 115, RSC 303.
Rome Mint, A.D. 80.
19 mm 3.32 gr.
Obv. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, right.
Rev. TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P; Elephant walking left.

The elephant on this issue represents one of the numerous species displayed in the newly constructed Flavian Amphitheater, or Colosseum. During the opening ceremonies a great number of animals, including elephants, were both exhibited and slaughtered. 4 commentsMarsmanFeb 21, 2011

Galba denariusGalba, denarius
RIC 167, RSC 287.
Rome mint, August-October 68 AD.
19mm 3.0 gr.
Obv. IMP SER GALBA AVG, his bare head right.
Rev. SPQR OB CS in three lines within oak wreath.

Another addition to my 12 Caesars. An attractive coin with a very strong portrait and the name fully readable. Good silver condition. 2 commentsMarsmanJan 17, 2011

Domitian(us)Domitian, denarius.
RIC 961, RSC 51.
Rome Mint, 77-78 A.D.
3,08 g, 18 mm
Obv. CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, right.
Rev. COS V, She-wolf and twins left, boat below.

According to a legend, the city of Rome was founded by twins, Romulus and Remus. A female wolf found the twins when they were abandoned and fed them with her own milk.MarsmanDec 03, 2010

Vespasian(us)Vespasian, denarius.
RIC 547, RSC 516.
Rome Mint, 73 A.D.
2,80 g / 19 mm.
Obv. IMP CAES VESP AVG CEN; Head of Vespasian, laureate, right.
Rev. SPQR in oak-wreath.

The Civic Crown (corona civica) was a chaplet of common oak leaves woven to form a crown. It was reserved for Roman citizens who saved the lives of fellow citizens by slaying an enemy on a spot not further held by the enemy that same day. The citizen saved must admit it; no one else could be a witness. It later became a prerogative for Roman Emperors to be awarded the Civic Crown (originating with Augustus, who was awarded it for saving the lives of citizens by ending the series of civil wars). Why was Vespasian awarded the corona civica by the 'Senatus Populusque Romanus' ?3 commentsMarsmanNov 08, 2010

Titus as CaesarTitus, denarius.
RIC 951, RSC 67.
Rome Mint, 77-78 AD.
18 mm 2.84 gr.
Obv. T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS, laureate head right.
Rev. COS VI in exergue; Yoke of oxen walking left.5 commentsMarsmanOct 31, 2010

Domitian(us)Domitianus as Caesar, denarius.
RIC 266, RSC 397a.
Struck under Titus at Rome, AD 80.
3,15 g, 20 mm.
Obv: CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII, laureate head right.
Rev: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, garlanded and lighted altar.5 commentsMarsmanSep 08, 2010

TiberiusTiberius, denarius.
RIC 30, RSC 13a.
struck in Lugdunum, 36-37 AD.
3.7 gr. 19mm.
Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head right.
Rev: PONTIF MAXIM, female figure (Livia?) seated right on chair with ornamented legs holding sceptre and branch, feet rest on footstool.
This type is commonly known as the 'Tribute Penny,' the coin to which Jesus referred to when he was discussing paying taxes to the Romans, and said "render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's" (Mark 12:17).

It took me some time to find a tribute penny this nice. 2 commentsMarsmanJun 02, 2010

Domitian(us)Domitian, denarius.
RIC 692, RSC 259.
Rome mint, 90 AD.
20 mm 3.24 g.
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIIII, laureate head right.
Rev: IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P, Minerva standing left with left hand on hip, holding spear in right hand.

I couldn't resist this very elegant and charming Minerva!1 commentsMarsmanMay 29, 2010

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