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Phillip_II_-_2.jpg
Phillip II - Sear Greece 6698cfPhilip II
Obv: Head of Apollo right, wearing a tainia
Rev: ΦIΛIΠΠO (dot) Y, youth on horseback prancing left, lion head below
Size: 5.32 gram. 16x18 mm
Mint: Uncertain mint in Macedonia 359-336 BC
Ids: HGC 3, 885, Sear Greece 6698cf
icksterJan 26, 2024
Celtic_Ring_Proto_Money.jpg
Ancient Bronze RingsAncient Bronze Rings
Proto money? Saddle hardware? Clothing fasteners? You be the judge!
Size: 25mm, 4.98g (largest), 18mm, 2.23g (smallest)
icksterJan 25, 2024
Olbia_-_Dolphin_Proto_Money.jpg
Cast Dolphin Proto MoneyBronze cast Dolphins
Description: bronze dolphin, sometimes with raised eye, spine, dorsal fin and/or tail
Mint: Olbia (Parutino, Ukraine) mint
Ids: cf. SGCV I 1684, SNG BM 360 ff., SNG Stancomb 334 ff., SNG Pushkin 12 ff., SNG Cop 67 ff.
Notes: 1. Purchased from Forum Ancient Coins summer 2010
1 commentsicksterJan 25, 2024
Vespasian.jpg
Vespasian RIC2 1172Vespasian AS struck 71 AD in Lugdunum
Obv.: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III, Vespasianus head, laur., r., with globe.
Rev.: SECVRITAS AVGVSTI / S C (ex.), Securitas seated r., head resting on raised l. arm, r. holding sceptre; to r., altar and torch
Size: 10.9g, 28mm
Mint: Lugdunum 71AD
Ids: RIC2 1172 (C); Lyon 49; P 810
icksterJan 25, 2024
Claudius_3.jpg
Claudius as Caesar - RIC I 100Claudius as Caesar, AS
Obverse: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, bare head left
Reverse: S-C across field, Minerva standing right, brandishing spear and holding shield on left arm
Size: 29.5mm Weight: 10.07gms
Mint: Rome, 41-42 AD
Id#'s: RIC I 100; BMCRE 149; BN 179 Cohen 84
Notes: 1. From ncleaned cull lot spring 2011
icksterJan 25, 2024
Valentinian_II_Campgate.jpg
Valentinian II - RIC IX Thessalonica 62a
Obv: DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev: GLORIA REI-PVBLICE, Campgate TES in ex
Size: 13mm, 1.015g
Mint: Thessalonica, 384 - 388 A.D.
Ids: RIC IX Thessalonica 62a
icksterJan 25, 2024
Jovian_Vows.jpg
Jovian - Vows - RIC VIII Sirmium 118Obv: DN IOVIANVS PF AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev: VOT V MVLT X within wreath. Mintmark ASIRM
Size: 3.03 gr,19mm
Mint: Sirmium 363-364AD
Ids: RIC VIII Sirmium 118; Sear 19229
icksterJan 25, 2024
Elagabalus_provincial.jpg
Elagabalus - Varbanov 4393Elagabalus, Thrace
Obv: AVT K M AVP ANTWNEINOC, laureate head right
Rev: ODHC CEITON, the Great God in kalathos before an altar, holding cornucopiae and in his extended
Size: 10.15gm, 25mm
ID: Varbanov 4393
Notes: 1. From uncleaned cull lot Jan-Feb 2011
icksterJan 25, 2024
Septimius_Severus_Moushmov_920.jpg
Magistrate Gallus - Moushmov 920 Septimius Severus
Provincial Nikopolis ad Istrum - Magistrate Gallus
Obv: Laureate head right
Rev: Nike standing left, leaning on column, holding wreath and palm branch.
Size: 25mm, 8.13g, 7h
Ids: Moushmov 920
Notes: 1. From uncleaned lot summer 2010
icksterJan 18, 2024
Augustus_Quadrans.jpg
Augustus Quadrans RIC 422Augustus Quadrans
Obverse: III VIR A A A F F around alter
Reverse: LAMIA SILVAS ANNIUS around cornucopia flanked by letters S/C
Size:17mm Weight: 2.04gms
Id#'s: RIC422
Mint: Rome. Issued in 9BC by the moneyers Lamius, Silius, & Annius
Notes: 1. While ugly, this is one of my first coins. It emerged from my first batch of cul grade uncleaned coins in October 2009
icksterJan 16, 2024
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Gallienus RIC 202Gallienus Antoniniainus
Obv: GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head right
Rev: HERCVLI CONS AVG, Epsilon in Ex.
Mint: Rome
Size: 21mm, 3.55g
Ids: RIC V pt1 202; Cunetio 1367
icksterJan 15, 2024
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Gallienus RIC 207Gallienus Billon Antoninianus - Sole reign
Obv: GALLIENVS AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right
Rev: DIANAE CONS AVG, Goat walking left, S in ex.
Mint: Rome
Size: 22.5mm, 3.15g, 6h
Ids: RIC 207 cuirassed varient
icksterJan 15, 2024
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Constans RIC VIII 11-QConstans AE4
Obv: D N FL CONSTANS AVG, laurel and rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev: SECVRITAS REIP, Securitas standing facing, legs crossed, head right, holding sceptre and leaning on column. Mintmark R-leaf-Q
Mint: Rome, 337-340AD
Size:1.95gr and 15mm
Ids: RIC VIII 11-Q
Note: Much nicer in hand than in pic
icksterJan 10, 2024
Maximinus_II_RIC_VI_170B.jpg
Maximinus II RIC VI 170bMaximinus II AE Follis
Obv: IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG, laureate head right
Rev:HERCVLI VICTORI, Hercules (Farnese) standing right, leaning on lionskin on club. Z in left field. Mintmark ANT star
Mint: Antioch
Ids: RIC VI 170b
Size: 4.69gr 21mm
icksterJan 10, 2024
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Commodus - RIC III 130Commodus AD 177-192, AR Denarius
Obv: M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT, laureate head to right
Rev: P M TR P XI IMP VII COS V P P, Emperor standing to left on platform, holding sceptre, three soldiers standing to right below, holding legionary eagles, FID EXERC in exergue
Mint: Rome, 186
Size:3.27g, 17mm, 6h
IDs: RIC III 130; BMCRE 199; RSC 143
icksterJan 03, 2024
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Lucius Verus - Fortuna RIC III 586Lucius Verus, AD 161-169, AR Denarius
Obv: L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, Laureate head right
Rev: FORT RED TR P VIII IMP V COS III, Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia
Mint: Rome, 168AD under Aurelius
Size: 18mm, 3.42 g, 6h
Id's: RIC III 586 (Aurelius), MIR 18, 170-14/30, RSC 111
Notes: Light iridescent tone, reverse struck with a worn die
icksterDec 31, 2023
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Commodus - Libertas RIC III 135Commodus AD 177-192, AR Denarius
Obv: M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT, laureate head right
Rev: LIBERT AVG PM TR PXIIMP VII COS V PP, Libertas stg left holding pileus & sceptre
Mint: Rome, 186
Size:18mm, 2.97 g, 1h
IDs:RIC III 135; MIR 18, 696-4/23; RSC 340.
Notes: Reverse deposits
icksterDec 31, 2023
Constantine_I_OPTIMO_PRINCIPI.jpg
Constantine I - RIC VI 351AConstantine I AE2. 307/310-337
Obverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, aquilla left between two vexilla, RP in ex.
Id #: RIC VI 351a
Mint: Rome, 312-313AD
Size: 22mm Weight: 4.4gm
1 commentsicksterDec 30, 2023
Constans_-_Hut_RIC_VIII_ANT_126.jpg
Constans Fel Temp - RIC 8 Ant 126Constans AE3. 347-348 AD
Obverse: DN CONSTA-NS PF AVG, pearl-diadem, draped, cuirassed, globe in hand, left
Reverse: FELTEMPREPA RATIO, soldier leading man from hut, ANB in ex.
Id: RIC VIII Antioch 126; Sear 18700
Mint: Antioch
Size: 20mm Weight: 3.4gm
icksterDec 30, 2023
Amisos_SNG_BM_1177_ff.jpg
Amisos SNG 1177Obv: aegis with facing head of Medusa (gorgoneion) in center
Rev: Nike advancing right, holding palm frond across shoulders behind, AMI−ΣOY divided across field, monogram (control) lower right
Mint: Amisos (Samsun, Turkey) mint, c. 105 - 85 B.C.
Size: 7.498 g, 21.0 mm, die axis 0o
Ids: SNG BM 1177 ff.; BMC Pontus p. 19, 69 ff.; HGC 7 242 (various controls)
icksterApr 19, 2022
Amisos_SNG_BM1200.jpg
Amisos SNG BM 1200Obv: head of Dionysos right (with features of Mithradates VI), wearing ivy-wreath
Rev: AMIΣOY, cista mystica, on which rests panther skin and thyrsos, no monograms
Mint: Amisos (Samsun, Turkey) mint, c. 85 - 65 B.C.
Size: 8.097 g, 19.8 mm, die axis 0o
Ids: SNG BM 1200; BMC Pontus, p. 17, 52; Rec Gen p. 65, 24; SGCV II 3640; HGC 7 243
icksterApr 19, 2022
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Amisos SNG 1161Obv head of Ares right in crested helmet
Rev: AMI−ΣOY, sword in sheath with strap, star in crescent upper left, monogram lower left, IB upper right
Mint: Amisos (Samsun, Turkey) mint, c. 120 - 63 B.C.
Size: 9.707 g, 18.7 mm, die axis 0o
Ids: BMC Pontus p. 17, 48; SNG BM 1161; SNG Stancomb 679 var. (2nd monogram right); SGCV II 3643; HGC 7 241
Notes: flan adjustment marks
icksterApr 19, 2022
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Amisos SNG BM 1209Obv: head of Dionysos right, wearing ivy wreath
Rev: reverse AMIΣOY, cista mystica, on which rests panther skin and thyrsos, monograms left and upper right
Mint: Amisos (Samsun, Turkey) mint, c. 100 - 80 B.C.
Size: 7.596 g, 20.7 mm, die axis 45o,
Ids: SNG BM 1209; SNG Stancomb 699; SNGvA 60; BMC Pontus, p. 18, 56; Rec Gen p. 65, 24; SGCV II 3640; HGC 7 243
icksterApr 19, 2022
City_Commemorative_RIC_VII_196.jpg
Constantinopolis Commemorative RIC VII 196Obv:CONSTANTINOPOLI, helmeted and mantled bust of Constantinopolis left, holding sceptre over shoulder
Rev: No legend, Victory standing facing on prow, looking left, foot on prow, holding sceptre and resting left hand on shield. Mintmark SMNA
Mint: Nicomedia mint. AD 330-335
Ids: RIC VII Nicomedia 196; Sear 16475
icksterApr 18, 2022
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Probus RIC V 490Obv: IMP C PROBVS AVG, radiate and mantled bust left, holding eagle-tipped scepter
Rev: PROVIDENT(ia) AVG(usti), Providentia standing left, holding globe and scepter Q/*, SXXI in ex.
Mint: Ticinum, 2nd officina. 10th emission, AD 282
Size: Weight: 3.31g. Diameter: 23/21.5 mm.
Ids: RIC V 490, Pink VI/1, p. 67.
icksterApr 18, 2022
Claudius_Gothicus_RIC_217_Antioch.jpg
Claudius Gothicus RIC 217 AntiochObv: IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG, radiate, draped bust right, seen from the back
Rev: SALVS AVG, Isis standing left, holding sistrum and basket. Mintmark Epsilon
Mint: Antioch
Ids: RIC V-1, 217 Antioch; Sear5 11370
icksterApr 18, 2022
Aelia_Flaccilla_RIC_IX_-_Con_55.jpg
Aelia Flaccilla RIC IX Cons 55Obv: AEL FLACILLA AVGDraped bust right, in elaborate headdress, necklace, & mantle
Rev: SALVS REIPVBLICAE / CONA Victory seated right on throne, inscribing Christogram on shield set upon short column
Size: 6.18 g, 23 mm
Mint: Constantinople, 378-388 AD
Ids: RIC IX Constantinople 55; Sear 20611
icksterApr 13, 2022
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Octavian and Antony RSC 8Obv: CAESAR IMP PONT III VIR R P C, bare head of Octavian right
Rev: M ANT IMP AVG III VIR R P C M BARBAT Q P, bare head of Antony right
Mint: Ephesus mint, Spring - Summer 41 BC
Size: 3.5g, 19mm
Ids: Cr517/2, Syd 1181.
Notes: Octavian & Antony Triumvirate Denarius
1 commentsicksterApr 13, 2022
Gallienus_RIC_618.jpg
Gallienus RIC 618Obv: GALLIENVS AVG, radiate, draped bust right
Rev: PIETAS AVG, Gallienus standing left, holding patera and sceptre, sacrificing at flaming tripod altar. Mintmark VIIC or VIIC dot.
Mint: Asian
Size: 3.49g, 23mm
Ids: RIC 618 Gallienus AE Antoninianus, Goebl 1645; Cohen 788; Sear 10311.
icksterApr 12, 2022
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Gallienus RIC 617Obv: GALLIENVS AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right
Rev: MINERVA AVG, Minerva standing left, holding spear and resting left hand on shield. Mintmark VIIC.
Mint: Asian Mint
Size: 4.26g, 21mm
Ids:RIC V-1 (S) Asian Mint 617; Sear 10291; Goebl 1644b
Gallienus, AE antoninianus, Antioch. 19mm. Sole reign. AD 265.
icksterApr 12, 2022
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Gallienus RIC 602Obv:GALLIENVS AVG, radiate, draped bust right, seen from behind
Rev:P M TR P XIII, lion walking left with bull's head between front paws, CVI P P below, branch in ex.
Size: 4.47g, 22mm
Mint: Billon Antoninianus, Asian Mint
Ids: RSC 844; Sear 10326
RIC 602,
icksterApr 12, 2022
Gallienus_RIC_673.jpg
Gallienus RIC 673 Obv:GALLIENVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
Rev:VIRTVS AVGVSTI, Hercules standing right, right hand on hip, leaning on club with left arm, lion skin draped over club, star in ex.
Size: 3.26g, 23mm
ID: RIC 673, Sear5 10415
Notes: Gallienus Billon Antoninianus. Asia (RIC) or Antioch (Göbl) mint
1 commentsicksterApr 11, 2022
Julian_II_Antioch_RIC_VIII_219.jpg
Julian II RIC VIII 219Obv: DN FL CL IVLI-ANVS PF AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust left holding spear and shield
Rev: VOT X MVLT XX, within wreath. Mintmark palm branch ANTΔ palm branch
Mint Antioch 361-363 AD
Weight: 3.43 g. Diameter: 17 mm
Ids: RIC VIII Antioch 219
icksterOct 23, 2017
Apameia_Elephant.jpg
Syria, Apameia, BMC 15SYRIA, Seleukis and Pieria, Apameia
Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus right.
Reverse: AΠAMEΩN THΣ EIΡAΣ KAI AΣYΛOY KΛ, Elephant standing right, date H before
Minted: Pompeian Era year 8 (57/6 B.C.)
Size: Weight: 8.98 g. Diameter: 21 mm
Ids: HGC 9, 1420 ,BMC 15, Lindgren I 2036, SNG München 794
1 commentsicksterOct 23, 2017
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Philip II SNGCop 613Philip II
Obv: Head of Apollo right, wearing a tainia
Rev: ΦIΛIΠΠOY, youth on horseback prancing left, trident head below
Size: 5.32 gram. 16x18 mm
Mint: Macedonian Kingdom, Pella Mint
Ids: SNGCop 613
1 commentsicksterSep 11, 2017
Florianus_-_RIC_Temp_4515.jpg
FlorianusFlorian
Obv: IMP C M AN FLORIANVS P AVG, Bust right, radiate, cuirassed and draped with paludamentum, seen from rear
Rev: PROVIDEN DEOR, Fides standing right, holding standard in each hand, facing Sol standing left, right hand raised and holding globe in left hand, * in centre field, Γ in ex.
Mint: Serdica, August 276AD
Size: 3.77g, 21mm, die axis 180
Id's: RIC Temp 4515
Size: 3.77g, 21mm, die axis 180
Id's: RIC Temp 4515
1 commentsicksterSep 04, 2017
Maxentius_RIC_113.jpg
Maxentius RIC 113Obv IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG, laureate head of Maxentius right
Rev: CONSERV VRB SVAE, tetrastyle temple with she-wolf suckling Romulus and Remus within pediment and Victories as acroteria; within, Roma seated left on round shield, holding scepter, presenting globe to emperor standing right, foot resting on bound captive seated right, and holding scepter, AQr in ex
Mint: Aquileia 306-312 AD
Size:24 mm, 6.94 g, 6 h
Ids: RIC 113
2 commentsicksterAug 20, 2017
Otho_RIC_8.jpg
Otho RIC 8Obv: IMP M OTHO CAESΛR AVG TR P, bare head right
Rev: SECVRITAS P R, Securitas, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and cradling sceptre in left
Mint: Rome, 15 January-8 March AD 69
Size: 2.89g, 19mm, 7h.
ID: RIC 8; RSC 17; BMC 17-18; BN 10.
2 commentsicksterAug 20, 2017
Theodosius_I_RIC_IX_46a.jpg
Theodosius I RIC IX 46aObv: DN THEODO-SIVS PF AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev: GLORIA ROMANORVM, Theodosius standing facing, holding standard and globe, SMNA in ex
Mint: Nicomedia 392-395 AD
Size: 23mm, 5.13g
Ids: RIC IX 46a
icksterAug 20, 2017
Gallienus_RIC_VI_155.jpg
Gallienus RIC V-I 155Gallienus, AR Antoninianus, 253 AD, Joint Reign
Obv: IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
Rev: PAX AVGG, Pax standing left, holding branch and transverse sceptre
Mint: Rome 253 AD
Size: 3.27g
Ids: RIC V-I 155; Göbl 27t; Sear 10300 var; Cunetio 972; RSC 754
1 commentsicksterAug 20, 2017
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ZenoZeno Æ4
Obv: Pearl diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: Monogram 1 within wreath
Size: 9mm, 0.96g
Mint: Thessalonica or Nicomedia, 476-491 A.D.
Ids: RIC X 958 or RIC X 964
icksterAug 20, 2017
Amilianus_RIC_IV_9.jpg
Aemilianus RIC IV 9Aemilian AR Antoninianus
Obv: Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev: Roma standing left, holding phoenix on globe and scepter; behind, shield to right.
Size: 22mm, 3.81 g, 12h
Mint: Rome 253 AD
Ids: RIC IV 9; RSC 41
Notes: Ex-M. A. Armstrong Collection, Ex CNG
icksterAug 20, 2017
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Saloninus RIC 26Saloninus, as Caesar
AR Antoninianus
Obv: LIC COR SAL VALERIANVS N CAES, radiate and draped bust right, seen from behind
Rev: PIETAS AVGG, lituus, knife, patera, vase, simpulum and sprinkler
Mint: Rome, AD 256
Size: 4.95g, 22mm, 6h
Ids: RIC 26; C. 49; RSC 49
icksterAug 19, 2017
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Magnvs Maximvs RIC IX 26(?)Magnus Maximus RIC IX 26

Obv: D N MAG MAXIMVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right
Rev: REPARATIO-REIPVB, emperor standing left, holding Victory on globe and raising kneeling, turreted woman. (?)CON in ex.
Mint: Arles, 383-388AD
Size: 23mm, 5.12g
Id:. RIC IX Arles 26(?) Sear 20650
1 commentsicksterAug 18, 2017
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Severus Alexander RIC 120Obv: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, laureate, draped bust right
Rev: P M TR P XII COS III P P, Sol, radiate, walking left, holding whip and raising right hand
Size: 21mm, 2.82g
Mint: Rome, 233 AD
Ids: RIC 120; Sear 7915; RSC 440
1 commentsicksterAug 14, 2017
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Faustina RIC 1164Faustina I. (Senior), As
Obv: DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust right
Rev: AETERNITAS S-C, Providentia standing half right, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left.
Size: 12.11g
Mint: Rome afer 146AD
Ids: Cohen 42, RIC 1164
1 commentsicksterAug 14, 2017
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Carinus RIC 182Carinus, as Caesar
Obv: M AVR CARINVS NOB C, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Carinus right
Rev: PRINCIPI IVVENT, prince standing facing, head left, holding globe and spear; at his feet to left, captive seated left; QXXI in ex.
Size: 22 mm, 4.81 g, die axis 11 h
Minted Ticinum, A.D. 282
Ids: RIC 182; Pink VI/2, p. 27.
Notes: Die-break on beard
icksterAug 14, 2017
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Roman Republic AS - SAFRAObverse: laureate head of bearded Janus, I (mark of value) above
Reverse galley prow right, SAFRA above, dolphin swimming downward on right, ROMA below
Size: 27.448g, 33.427mm, 270o,
Mint: Rome mint, 150 BC
ID: Crawford 206/2, Sydenham 389, BMCRR Rome 675, SRCV I 722
Notes: 1. Ex-Forum
2. Ex-Andrew McCabe Collection
icksterAug 05, 2015
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Valentinian IIIObv: DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: VICTORIA AVGG, Victory advancing left, wreath upward in right hand, palm in left, S in left field
Size: 11mm, 1.06 g
Ref: RIC X 2121
Date: 425-455 AD
icksterApr 10, 2015
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Valentinian II RIC IX 39(a)Obv: D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev: VICTORIA AVGGG, Victory walking left, wreath in right, palm frond in left, ASIS in ex
Size: 0.961g, 13.5mm, die axis 0o
Mint: Siscia, 384 - 387 A.D.
Ids: RIC IX 39(a), LRBC 1575
Note: Ex-FORVM
icksterOct 25, 2014
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Gordian IIIObv: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev: P M TR P II COS P P , Gordian, togate, standing left, sacrificing from patera over lit altar, and holding baton.
Size: 22.9 mm, 3.46 g, 12 h.
Mint: Rome, 240 AD
Id: RIC 54; RSC 212
Notes: Ex Dave Surber collection
icksterOct 05, 2014
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Volusian 251-253 ADObv: IMP C V AF GAL VEND VOLVSIANO AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; VII below bust
Rev: PAX AVGVS, Pax standing left, holding branch and scepter; VII in ex
Size: 23.4mm, 3.40g, 180 degree
Id: Antoninainus, RIC 230 variant (RIC 230 lists pellets in exergue), RSC 68 variant
Mint: Antioch 251-253AD
Notes: 1. Ex Vel Garnett and Ex David Surber collections
2. Example in Wildwinds
icksterSep 13, 2014
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Titus RIC 235Obv: IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VIII, laureate head of Titus right
Rev:PAX [AVGV]ST, S C across field, Pax standing facing, head left, resting elbow on tall column behind, holding caduceus in right hand and branch in left
Size: 26 mm, 10.28 g
ID: RIC 235
Mint: Rome, A.D. 80/1
Misc: Ex-Charles Darrah Collection, ex-Triskeles
icksterSep 04, 2014
Vespasian_RIC_II_49.jpg
Vespasian RIC 359OBV: IMPCAESVESPAVGPMCOSIIII, laureate head right
REV: TRI - POT, Vesta seated left, simpulum in right hand
Size: 17mm, 3.26gm
Mint: Rome 72-73 AD
ID: RIC 359 (many thanks to David for the updated ID)
2 commentsicksterJul 15, 2014
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Macrinus RIC IV 32Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right
Rev: PONTIF MAX TR P II COS P P, Felicitas standing left holding long caduceus and cornucopia
Size: 20mm, 3.26gm
Id: RIC IV 32, RSC III 82, Sear 5 7351
Mint: Rome
icksterMay 10, 2014
Magnentius_-_titled.jpg
MagnentiusObv: D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped & cuirassed bust right, A behind bust
Rev: VICTORIAE D D N N AVG ET CAES, two Victories standing, facing each other, holding wreath between them enclosing VOT-V-MVLT-X, SP on ground line between them. RPLG in ex.
Size: 23mm, 4.98g
Mint: Lyons, 250-253 AD
Id: RIC VIII Lyons, 140
icksterNov 30, 2013
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Trebonianus GallusObv: IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG, radiate draped bust right
Rev: LIBERTAS PVBLICA, Libertas standing left holding cap & scepter
Id: RIC 37, RSC 63
Mint: Rome 251-253 AD
1 commentsicksterNov 30, 2013
Sep_Sev_Incarth.jpg
Septimus Severus - Dea CaelestisObv: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right
Rev: INDVLGENTIA AVGG, IN CARTH in exergue, the Dea Caelestis, with elaborate headdress, looking right, riding right on lion, holding thunderbolt and sceptre; below, water gushing from rocks left.
Size: 19mm, 3.29 g, 7h.
Mint: Rome, late 203 AD
Id: RIC IV 266, Hill 655, BMCRE 335, RSC 222
2 commentsicksterNov 30, 2013
Augustus_with_title.jpg
Augustus - RIC 486Obv: CAESAR, bare head of Augustus right
Rev: AVGVSTVS within laurel wreath
Size: 25mm, 9.68g
Id: RIC 486, BMCRE 731, RPC 2235
Mint: Uncertain mint of Cyprus or Syria, circa 25 BC
icksterNov 11, 2013
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Agrippa - Struck under CaligulaObv: M AGRIPPA L F COS III, head left wearing rostral crown
Rev: SC, Neptune standing facing, head left, naked except for cloak draped behind him & over both arms, holding small dolphin in right hand & vertical trident in left
Size: 29mm, 11.3g
Mint: Rome, struck under Caligula 37-41AD
Id: RIC 58
Notes: I picked this one up cheap, knowing it was riddled with bronze disease, so I could learn how to deal with the disease. I cleaned it, baked it, and sealed it in 2011. It seems to have stabilized nicely.
icksterNov 10, 2013
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Augustus Struck Under TiberiusObv: DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER, radiate head left
Rev: S-C either side of large altar, PROVIDENT in ex.
Size: 28mm, 8.98gm
Mint: Rome, under Tiberius 31-37AD
Id's: RIC81, Cohen 228
Notes: From un-cleaned coin lot Spring 2011. Not the best coin, but great for learning on
1 commentsicksterNov 10, 2013
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Q. CAECILIUS METELLUS PIUS SCIPIOObv: SCIPIOIMP - Q.METELL, Small head of Africa right, wearing elephant skin headdress; grain ear to right; plow below.
Rev: LEG.FC - EPPIVS, Hercules standing facing, right hand on hip, leaning on club draped with lion skin and set on rock.
Size: 18mm, 3.51g
Mint: Thapsus? - Military mint traveling with Scipio in Africa 46 BC
ID: Crawford 461/1.
icksterNov 09, 2013
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Titus - OrichalcumObv: IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII, laureate head right
Rev: PAX AVGVST S C, Pax standing left, olive branch in right, cornucopia in left
Size: 19.292g, 34.0mm, 180o
Mint: Rome, 80 AD
Id: RIC II pt. I 154
Notes: 1. From a hoard of very worn sestertii found in France
2. Ex-Forum
3. I picked this large coin up so that I could see how the material of an Orichalcum sestertius felt like
4 commentsicksterOct 25, 2013
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Domitian - MonetaObv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS PER P P, laureate head right
Rev: MONETA AVGVSTI, Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia
Size: 27mm, 10.1gm
Mint: Rome
Id: RIC 383, Sear5 2807
icksterOct 25, 2013
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Hadrian as CaesarObv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate head right
Rev: P M TR P COS III around, SAL AVG in exergue, Salus seated left, feeding a snake arising from altar
Size: 19mm, 2.8gm
Id: RIC 97, Cohen 47, RSC1324
Note: One of my early acquisitions, this little coin looks like it's been through hell, including a harsh cleaning in the end. It's found a home for now, but needs to be upgraded
icksterOct 25, 2013
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Alexander III - TarsosObv: Head of Herakles right wearing lionskin headdress
Rev: ALEXANDROU between club above, quiver and bow below. No symbols
Size: 17 mm, 5,47 g
Mint: Tarsos, 323-317 BC
Ref: Likely Price 3056
Notes: Discussion on this coin at http://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=91693.msg569052#new
2 commentsicksterOct 19, 2013
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CaracallaObv: Laureate head right
Rev: Coiled serpent with radiate crown
ID: Ruzicka 683, BMC Thrace pg 144
Size: 13.25g, 28mm
Minted: Thrace, Pautalia, 198-217 AD
From un-cleaned lot, spring 2011
icksterOct 02, 2013
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CarinusObv: IMP C M AVR CARINVS P AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust right
Rev: VIRTVS AVGG, Carinus standing left receiving Victory on a globe from Jupiter (or Carus). A in lower centre, XXI in ex.
Size: 19mm, 3.4gm. This reverse may have a star above victory
Id: RIC V-II 325 var
Mint: Antioch, 283-285AD
icksterSep 29, 2013
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Julian IIObv: DNFLCLIVLI ANVSPFAVG Helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield
Rev: VOT X MVLT XX within wreath, ASIRM in ex.
Id: Type: 61, Legend within Wreath "VOT", RIC 108 Sirmium
Size: 19.5mm, 2.93gm
Minted: Sirmium, 361-363AD
From un- cleaned lot summer 2010
icksterSep 29, 2013
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Constans AE3Obv: CONSTAN-SPFAVG, rosette-diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right
Rev: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN, two Victories standing facing each other, each holding wreath & palm, HR monogram between, ASIS in ex.
Id: RIC VIII 192, page 363 Siscia
Mint: Siscia, 347-348 AD
Size: 16mm, 1.6gm
Note: From un-cleaned lot 2010. This coin is a great example of how tough some of these can be to photograph. In hand, the coin is excellent. Good centering and clear details. In photos, however, it looks terrible :-(
1 commentsicksterSep 29, 2013
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ProbusObv PROBV SPFAVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right
Rev: IOVI CONS PROB AVG, Jupiter standing half-left, holding thunderbolt & sceptre, R (thunderbolt) B in exergue
Size: 24mm, 3.26 grams
Id: RIC 175, Cohen 350
Mint: Rome 282 AD
Note: While hard to see in the photo, the thunderbolt in Jupiter's hand and in exergue is clear in hand.
icksterSep 29, 2013
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Gratian VotXVGratian 375-383
Obv: DNGRATIA NVSPFAVG, Pearled Diadem, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: Line 1 - XV, Line 2 - XV(dot)LT, Line 3 - XX within wreath, SMRQ in ex
Id: RIC IX Rome 51a
Size: 16mm, 1.79gm
Mint: Rome (note: Gratian series with the "dot" in line 2 are all from Rome), 372AD
Notes: Another from my un-cleaned lot of summer 2010
icksterSep 29, 2013
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ValentinianObv: DN VALENTINI-ANVS PF AVG, draped, cuirassed bust right, ASISC in ex
Rev: SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE, Victory advancing left, with wreath and palm branch
Id: RIC IX Siscia 7a, type i
Mint: Siscia 364-376AD
Size: 18mm, 1.37gm
Note: One of my first coins from an un-cleaned lot summer 2010. Will need to be upgraded to a better example
icksterSep 29, 2013
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Gordianus IIIObv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right
Rev: ORIENS AVG, Sol standing front, head lt., raising hand, holding globe
Size: 22mm, 3.53 grams
ID: RIC 213 RSC 167
Mint: Antioch 240-244 AD
icksterSep 20, 2013
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Septimus SeverusObv: LSEPTSEVPARTAVGIMPX, Laureate Head Facing Right
Rev: ANNONAE AVGG - Annona standing left, stepping on galley prow, holding grain ears and cornucopia.
Mint: Rome, 197-198 AD
Size: 3.31 grams, 16mm
Id: RIC 107, C 37
icksterSep 14, 2013
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CommodusObv: MCOMMANTPFELAVGBRIT, Laureate bust right
Rev: AVCTPIETPMTRPXIIIMPVIIICOSVPP, Pietas standing left, sacrificing over altar and holding box of incense.
Size: 18 mm, 2.65 grams
ID: RIC 146
Mint: Rome 187AD
Notes: Purchased as a Marcus Aurelius. Turns out that it was mis-Id'ed.
icksterSep 14, 2013
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Licinius I AE3Obv: IMPLICI - NIVSAVG, laureate head right
Rev: DN LICINI INVICT AVG around VOT XX within wreath. PT in ex
Size: 21mm, 2.15gm
Mint: Ticinum
ID: RIC VII Ticinum 146
icksterSep 13, 2013
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ValensValens, 28 March 364 - 9 August 378 A.D. AE3
Obv: D N VALENS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev: GLORIA RO-MANORVM, Emperor advancing right, looking left, dragging captive with right, standard in left, palm branch SISC in ex
Size: 19.8mm, 2.35gm
ID: RIC IX 5(a)iii
Mint: Siscia 25 Feb 364 - 24 Aug 367
Note: One of my first coins, and hence the lower quality (and price) as I started looking into coins. Ex-FORVM
icksterSep 04, 2013
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Trebonianus GallusObv: IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS P F AVG, Radiate bust right, draped & cuirassed
Rev: FELIC ITASPVBL, Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus & cornucopia
Size: 21mm, 3.72gm
Mint: Antioch 251-253AD
ID: RIC 82, RSC 34
icksterSep 03, 2013
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Lucius VerusObv: IMP L VERVS AVG, bare head right
Rev: PROV DEOR TR P II COS II ; Providentia standing left holding globe and cornucopiae
Size: 18mm, 2.5gm
Id: Sear 1539, RIC 482, RSC 155
Mint: 161-162 AD, Rome Mint

icksterSep 03, 2013
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Marcus Aurelius as CaesarObv: AVRELIVS CAES ANTON AVG PII F, bare head right
Rev: TR POT X COS II, Virtus, helmeted, standing left, holding parazonium & spear
Size: 16mm 3.46gm
Mint: Rome 155-156 AD
ID: RSC703, RIC468
icksterSep 02, 2013
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Maximinus I Obv: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right
Rev: P M TR P P P, Maximinus standing left between two standards, leaning on scepter & raising right hand in salute
Size: 21/19mm Weight: 2.99gm
Id's: RIC 1, RSC 46, BMC 9
Minted: Rome mint, April - Dec 235 AD
icksterAug 15, 2013
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Theodosius II AE4Obv: DN THEODO-SIVS PF AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: no legend, cross within wreath, X in jewel at top of wreath, SMKB in ex
Size: 13mm, 1.04g
Mint: Cyzicus
icksterAug 15, 2013
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Gratian AE2Obv: DN GRATIANVS PF AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev: REPARATIO REIPVB, emperor standing facing, head left, Victory on globe in left hand, right hand raising kneeling, turreted female, mintmark SMAQ in ex
Size: 24mm, 5.43g
Mint: Aquileia, 378-383 AD
1 commentsicksterAug 15, 2013
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Constantius II - CampgateObv: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C, Bust type = Laureate, draped, cuiriassed
Rev: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS, SMTSB in ex.
Size: 19.5mm, 3.65gm
Id: RIC VII Thessalonica 158
Mint: Thessalonica, 326-328AD
Notes: One of my better cleaning attempts. From un-cleaned lot 2010
icksterAug 06, 2013
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Gallienus RIC V 447Obv: C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind
Rev: PIETAS AVGG, Valerian and Gallienus facing, sacrificing over altar, each togate and holding short scepter, wreath above
Size: 22.5mm, 3.683g
Id: RIC V 447
Mint: Antioch, 255-256AD
Notes: Ex-FORVM
icksterAug 06, 2013
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Constantius IIObv: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG , diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right, D behind
Rev: FEL TEMP RE - PARATIO, soldier spearing fallen horseman who is wearing a Phrygian helmet, no beard, clutching horse's neck, Gamma Left, dot in centre, CONSA (?) in ex.
Size: 20mm, 3.96gm
Id: RIC VIII 109 Constantinople
Mint: Constantinople 351-355AD
Note: Although not one I would normally want to keep, I cleaned and saved this one from it's fate as a "crusty", so I'm kind of attached to it after so much work
icksterAug 05, 2013
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VRBS ROMA City CommemerativeObv: VRBS ROMA, helmeted, cuirassed bust left
Rev: she-wolf left, suckling Romulus and Remus, two stars above, TR (dot) P in ex.
Size: 16 mm, 2.15 gm
ID#: RIC VII Trier 542
Mint: Trier, AD 332-333
Notes: 1. Ex Grassmoor hoard; Nottinghamshire, 7th January 2001
icksterAug 05, 2013
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Claudius II (Gothicus)Obverse: IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right
Reverse: SPES PVBLICA, Spes walking left, holding flower and raising robe
Size: 23mm Weight: 2.78 grams
Id: RIC 102, Cohen 281, cf Sear 11374
Mint: Rome, 268-269AD
icksterAug 05, 2013
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Theodosius IObv: DN THEODO-SIVS PF AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed, right facing
Rev: VOT X MLVT XX within wreath, SMK(epsilon) in ex
Size: 15mm, 1.32g
Id#'s: RIC IX Cyzicus 21c, minted 377-388
Notes: an ugly little coin from my early coin cleaning experiments. High on the list to replace with a good example
icksterAug 05, 2013
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