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Dolphin * 520-400 B.C. * Cast Bronze * Olbia, Sarmatia
Bronze Dolphin - Olbia
Cast: 520-400 B.C.
Size: 28.20 x 9.345 mm.
Weight: 2.05 gms.
Condition: As shown in the photo. A lovely specimen.
Refs:*
- ? -
TiathenaAug 14, 2008
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Victory | Three Military Standards, COHOR PRAE PHIL * Philippi, Macedonia, Æ19 - 27 B.C. - 14 A.D.
Victory | Three Military Standards * Philippi Commemorative
Obv: Victory, striding left, holding frond in left hand over left shoulder, closed laurel wreath in outstretched right hand: VIC AV[G]
Rev: Three Military Standards: COHOR PRAE PHIL (to left, right and exergue, repectively).
Exergue: PHIL
Mint: Philippi (Mint moving with Octavian and/or Antonius?).
Struck: 27 B.C. - 14 A.D.
*(See note below regarding dating)
Size: 19.245 mm.
Weight: 4.31 grm.
Die axis: 180°
Condition: Quite fine, considerably better in hand than my best photos can portray.
Refs:*
S 521
BMC 23
RPC 1651
Vagi / CHRE 347
COHOR PRAE PHIL - '(Honoring) the Praetorian Guard of Philippi.'
* This issue may date rather to the reign of Claudius or Nero.
TiathenaApr 17, 2007
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Roma | She-wolf with Legendary twins * VRBS ROMA * Thessalonica, Æ3 Follis - 4th C. AD.
Roma | She-wolf & Twins * Thessalonica, Bronze Follis
Obv: Roma helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust, left: VRBS ROMA
Rev: She-wolf standing left, head lowered, looking back & downwards to the twins, Romulus and Remus
suckling below, two stars above.
Exergue: SMTS Ε
Mint: Thessalonica
Struck: 4th C. AD
Size: 17.94 mm.
Weight: 1.57 grm.
Die axis: 0°
Condition: Quite fine. As shown in photo which is quite faithful to the coin in hand.
Refs:*
RIC VII 229
(VII 229, Thessalonica)
TiathenaApr 17, 2007
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Aegina * Sea-Turtle | Skew-pattern incuse - AR Stater, 480-456 BC.
Aegina * Sea-Turtle | Skew-pattern incuse - Silver Stater
Obv: Sea-turtle.
Rev: Incuse Skew-pattern.
Exergue: None.
Mint: Aegina
Struck: 485-480 BC.
Size: 21.46 x 15.77 mm.
Weight: 11.98 grm.
Die axis: Omni-
Condition: Quite fine. Sea-turtle is missing right hind-leg, but otherwise, Superb relief and wonderful forms in fine style. Good, bright, clear, lustrous silver. Cleaned, without toning.
Refs:*
Sear, GC 1858.
Milbank, 13 (sim.?)
TiathenaApr 13, 2007
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Septimius Severus | Apollo - Nikopolis ad Istrum, AE18 - 193-211 AD.
Septimius Severus | Apollo - Nikopolis ad Istrum, AE18
Obv: Laureate head right: AV KAI CE . CEVHPOC
Rev: Apollo (or Bonus Eventus), nude, standing left, holding shallow patera in outstretched right & laurel branch in lowered left hands: NIKOPOΛEITΩN ΠPOC ICTP
Exergue: Blank.
Mint: Nikopolis ad Istrum
Struck: 193-211 AD.
Size: 19.80 x 16.87 mm.
Weight: 2.66 grm.
Die axis: 160°
Condition: Very fine for all extant devices, beautiful dark-olive patina. Irregular flan.
Refs:*
Pick, AMNG 1356
TiathenaApr 13, 2007
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Divus Augustus | Altar & PROVIDENT * AD. Æ As - 27 BC-14 AD
Divus Augustus | Altar & PROVIDENT * AD. Bronze As.
Obv: Radiate head of Divus Augustus, left-facing: DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER
Rev: Altar-enclosure with double panelled doors, closed; uncertain ornaments at the top, PROVIDENT beneath.
Exergue: None.
Mint: Rome
Struck: 31-37 AD
(Struck under Tiberius)
Size: 29.15 mm.
Weight: 9.71 grm.
Die axis: 180°
Condition: Quite worn but with yet clearly visible images both sides; most obverse legend visible & legible, showing: [DIVV]S AVGVSTVS [P]ATER. Some light red-ish encrustration on the upper-right of the obverse, behind top of portrait.
Refs:*
BN, 132
Cohen, 228
RIC I, 81 (Tiberius)
BMCRE, 146 (Tiberius)
AUGUSTUS: Gaius Octavius Thurinus, later Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, was born Sept. 23, 63 BC. After defeating his rivals he is given the title 'Augustus' by which he became known thenceforth.
TiathenaApr 11, 2007
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Caligula | Vesta * Æ As - 37-41 AD.
Caligula Gaius | Vesta, Copper As
Obv: Bare head left: C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT
Rev: Vesta seated left holding patera in right hand and scepter in left hand, semi-transverse resting on left shoulder: S-C.
Exergue: None
Mint: Rome
Struck: 37-38 AD
Size: 26.90 grm.
Weight: 10.44 mm.
Die axis: 180°
Condition: A well worn coin, far more pleasant to the eye in hand. A challenge to photograph for like impression.
Refs:*
BN, 54
RIC I, 38
Cohen, 27
BMCRE, 46
TiathenaApr 11, 2007
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Nero | Victory * Æ As, 54-68 AD.
Nero | Victory * Copper As
Obv: Laureate head right: NERO CAESAR AVG GERM IMP
Rev: Victory standing left holding oval shield inscribed, SPQR: S-C.
Exergue: None
Mint: Rome
Struck: 65 AD.
Size: 27.335
Weight: 10.07 grm.
Die axis: 180°
Condition: Well worn all over, but with still vivid images and a lovely medium chocolate patina.
Refs:*
RIC I, 312
BMCRE 241
WCN 285, 290
Cohen 288
BN 399
TiathenaApr 11, 2007
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Hieron II * Poseidon | Trident * Syracuse, Sicily * 274-216 BC. Æ drachm
Hieron II * Poseidon and Trident, Syracuse, Bronze drachm
Obv: Poseidon, bearded and left-facing, diademed, or hair bound with kelp-garland(?), locks hanging lose over ears and neck.
Rev: Ornate Trident centered between two dolphins in upper left and right fields, both vertical and oriented towards the bottom; ornate patterned swirls suggesting waves between central and outermost prongs of the trident, left and right.
Below, ΙΕΡ to the left of the trident staff, and Ω[NΟΣ] to the right.
( Spelling out the name of the issuing King – ΙΕΡΩNΟΣ - (Hieron II) ).
Exergue: ΙΕΡΩ[NΟΣ]
Mint: Syracuse
Struck: 274-216 BC.
Size: 21.48 mm x 21.80 mm.
Weight: 8.58 grams
Die axis: ca. 350°
Refs:*
Sear, 1223
SNG ANS 998 (var)?
Calciati II pg. 371, 195
SNG Morcom 827 var.
SNG Copenhagen 846 var.
TiathenaApr 10, 2007
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Gorgoneion | Bull * Parion, AR Hemidrachm, ca. 350 – 300 B.C.
Gorgoneion | Bull * Parion, Silver Hemidrachm
Obv: Gorgoneion head facing, serpentine hair in decorative coils forming border around the ghastly, archaic face.
Rev: Bull standing left, looking back to right; Î A above PI below.
Exergue: Blank
Mint: Parion
Struck: ca. 350-300 BC.
Size: 14.25 mm.
Weight: 2.32 grm.
Die axis: 0°
Condition: Quite fine & just as shown in the above photograph.
Refs:*
Sear, 3919, pg. 365
B.M.C. 15.95, 14-16
TiathenaApr 10, 2007
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Gorgoneion | Anchor - Apollonia Pontica - AR Drachm, 450-400 BC. * Specimen 2
Gorgoneion | Anchor - Apollonia Pontica, Thrace: Specimen 2.
Obv: Gorgoneion facing.
Rev: Inverted anchor with crayfish in left field, monogram A in right field.
Exergue: None.
Mint: Apollonia Pontica
Struck: 450-400 BC.
Size: 15.80 x 13.025 mm.
Weight: 3.27 grams
Die axis: 0°
Condition: Worn and as shown in photographs, but still remarkable and impressive coin.
Refs:*
Sear, 1655(v)
TiathenaApr 10, 2007
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Gorgoneion | Anchor - Apollonia Pontica - AR Drachm, 450-400 BC. * Specimen 1
Gorgoneion | Anchor - Apollonia Pontica, Thrace: Specimen 1.
Obv: Gorgoneion facing.
Rev: Inverted anchor with crayfish in left field, monogram A in right field.
Exergue: None.
Mint: Apollonia Pontica
Struck: 450-400 BC.
Size: 16.425 mm.
Weight: 2.79 grams
Die axis: 0°
Condition: Worn and as shown in photographs, but still an impressive Gorgoneion.
Refs:*
Sear, 1655(v)
TiathenaApr 10, 2007
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Ariobarzanes III, Eusebes Philoromaios | Athena - Cappadocia, AR Drachm, 52-42 BC.
Ariobarzanes III, Eusebes Philoromaios | Athena - Silver Drachm
Obv: Ariobazarnes' diademed and beardless head, right facing.
Rev: Athena standing left, holding statuette of Nike in extended right, spear and shield in her left hand; star in crescent in inner left field, monogram in inner right; (illegible date in) exergue off flan: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AP[IOBAPZANOY] EYΣ[EBOY KAI ΦIΛOPΩMAIOY], enclosing reverse in square pattern.
Exergue: Off flan: [KAI ΦIΛOPΩMAIOY] and regnal date.
Mint: Mazaka or Eusebeia
Struck: 52-42 BC.
Size: 16.41 mm.
Weight: 3.5 grm.
Die axis: 0°
Condition: As shown in photo.
Refs:*
Sear, 7304
Simonetta 3a
BMC Galatia, pg. 42, 4.
TiathenaMar 10, 2007
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Ariobarzanes III, Eusebes Philoromaios | Athena - Cappadocia, AR Drachm, 52-42 BC.
Ariobarzanes III, Eusebes Philoromaios | Athena - Silver Drachm
Obv: Ariobazarnes' diademed and bearded head, right facing.
Rev: Athena standing left, holding statuette of Nike in extended right, spear and shield in her left hand; star in crescent in inner left field, monogram in inner right; (illegible date in) exergue off flan: BAΣIΛEΩΣ APIOBAPZANOY EYΣEB[OY KAI ΦIΛOPΩMAIOY], enclosing reverse in square pattern.
Exergue: Off flan: [KAI ΦIΛOPΩMAIOY] and regnal date.
Mint: Mazaka or Eusebeia
Struck: 52-42 BC.
Size: 16 mm.
Weight: 3.5 grm.
Die axis: 0°
Condition: As shown in photo.
Refs:*
Sear, 7304
Simonetta 3a
BMC Galatia, pg. 42, 4.
TiathenaMar 10, 2007
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Miletos - Lion | Ornamental incuse - 1/12th Stater, Ionia, Late 6th Century BC.
Miletos, Ionia - Lion | Ornamental incuse - 1/12th Silver Stater
Obv: Forepart of male lion right, roaring head turned back left, jaws open, lying prone head slightly raised above right forearm and paw.
Rev: Ornamental floral-star pattern in incuse square.
Exergue: None.
Mint: Miletos
Struck: Late 6th C. BC.
Size: 9.57 mm.
Weight: 1.171 grm.
Die axis: Omni-
Condition: Remarkably good. Excellent details in lion's mane. End of nose unfortunately severed off-flan, otherwise, fairly well centered and nicely struck overall. Beautiful details in the floral-stellate pattern of the reverse. Good silver, nicely toned and a wonderful little coin in hand.
Refs:*
Sear, 3532
BMC p. 186, 22 ff.
SNG Kayhan, 476 ff.
Ex-FORVM.
TiathenaMar 05, 2007
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GRIFFIN, Abdera, Thrace | Apollon, AE14 - 4th Century BC.
Griffin | Apollon, Bronze.
Obv: Griffin pouncing right, head raised in menacing poise, club below; MENAN
Rev: Apollon, right, within linear square: ABΔ-HPI-T-ΩΝ (with retrograde N).
Exergue: MENAN
Mint: Abdera
Struck: ca. 352-323 BC.
Size: 14.67 mm.
Weight: ca. 2.5 grm.
Die axis: 0°
The Griffin (Greek gryphos, Persian shirdal - "lion-eagle") is a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head, with upstanding ear-tufts, and wings of an eagle: as the lion was considered 'King of the Beasts' and the eagle 'King of the Air,' the griffin was thought to be an especially powerful and majestic creature. The griffin is generally represented with four legs, wings and a beak, with eagle-like talons in place of a lion's forelegs and feathered, with equine-like ears jutting from the crown of its head. Some writers describe the tail as a serpent, in the manner of a chimera.
TiathenaFeb 21, 2007
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Dionysus | Herakles * Thasos, Thrace - AR Tetradrachm, After 148 BC.
Dionysus | Herakles - Silver Tetradrachm.
Obv: Head of Dionysus wreathed in ivy, right-facing, long free-coils of hair falling upon shoulder.
Rev: Herakles, nude, standing facing, head left, holding olive-branch club at rest, draped in lion's skin, left hand resting on hip. M Monogram between right knee and club: HPAKΛEOYΣ, down-vertical in right field - ΘAΣIΩN, horizontal below - ΣΩTHPOΣ, down-vertical in left field.
Exergue: ΘAΣIΩN
Mint: Thasos
Struck: post 148 BC.
Size: 33.62 mm.
Weight: 16.91 grm.
Die axis: 0°
Condition: Beautiful overall. Well centered, nicely struck. Bright, clear and lustrous silver, superb devices and legends. Subtle, but distinctive toning.
Refs:*
Sear, GCV, 1759.
TiathenaFeb 20, 2007
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Diocletian | Jupiter and Emperor * Æ antoninianus, 284-305 AD.
Diocletian | Jupiter and Emperor, bronze antoninianus.
Obv: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right-facing: IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG
Rev: Diocletian standing on the left, right-facing, holding parazonium, receiving Victory from Jupiter standing to his right, left-facing, with scepter in hand; A in center, below Victory & globe: CONCORDIA MI-LITVM
Exergue: XXI ·
Mint: Cyzicus
Struck: 284-294 AD.
Size: 21.525 mm.
Weight: 4.25 grm.
Die axis: 180°
Condition: As shown in photos, but darker. Deep golden-olive patina, with traces believed to be silvering.
Refs:*
RIC V, pt. 2, 306 (var).
TiathenaFeb 18, 2007
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Helmet | Radiate wheel - AR Diobol, Messembria, Thrace, 450-350 BC.
Helmet | Radiate wheel - Silver diobol.
Obv: Crested war helmet facing, horse hair plumes to left and right sides.
Rev: Quadripartite radiate wheel. M-E-T-A between radiate-spokes, within linear circle, radiate lines on the outermost edge.
Exergue: None.
Mint: Mesembria
Struck: 450-350 BC.
Size: 10.19 mm.
Weight: ca. 1.12 grm.
Die axis: 270°
Condition: Quite fine. As shown. Obverse struck slightly off center. Nice style, good devices and relief.
Refs:*
SNG. Cop: 652f
SNG BM, 267 (Var.)
Sear Greek Coins and their Values (SG) Number sg1673
TiathenaFeb 15, 2007
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Constantine I | Jupiter, Victory and Eagle - Æ Follis. 306-337 AD
Flavius Valerius Constantinus * Constantine I, Bronze Follis.
Obv: Laureate head right: IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Rev: Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand, scepter in left hand, eagle with wreath in beak stands eying the god at his feet; Γ in right field: IOVI CON-SERVATORI
Exergue: •SIS•
Mint: Siscia
Officina: Γ (in right field)
Struck: 315-316 AD.
Size: 21.90 mm.
Weight: 3.4 grams
Die axis: 180°
Condition: Quite fine. The coin in hand is very-much as seen in the photos above, save considerably darker - a dark olive patina. Pleasing to the eye.
Refs:*
RIC VII 15, G
TiathenaFeb 15, 2007
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Athena | Pegasus - Corinthian Stater, AR - 350-306 BC.
Athena | Pegasus - Corinthian Silver Stater.
Obv: Head of Athena, left-facing, wearing Corinthian helmet over leather cap; Thessalian helmet, behind.
Rev: Pegasus, with pointed wing flying left, quoppa beneath.
Exergue: None.
Mint: Corinth
Struck: 350-306 BC.
Size: 20.14 mm.
Weight: ca. 8.5 grm.
Die axis: 270°
Condition: Fair if worn, but with good silver and good devices. Reverse struck high on the flan. Lovely, brightly toned, clear and fairly lustrous in hand.
Refs:*
BMC, 220
Sear, GCV 2629 (or var).
TiathenaFeb 14, 2007
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Alexander III 'The Great' | Zeus - Macedonian Kingdom, AR Drachm, 337 to 323 BC.
Alexander III 'The Great' | Zeus - Silver drachm
Obv: Head of Alexander in guise of Herakles, wearing lion-skin headdress, right-facing.
Rev: Zeus enthroned, nude to waste, left-facing, holding and gazing at eagle in outstretched right hand, scepter in raised left hand; monogram TI before the god, below the eagle - second eagle below the monogram(?): [A]LEXANDROY down-vertical in right field.
Exergue: None.
Mint: Sardis
Struck: 310-301 BC. (Posthumous issue)
Size: 14.9 x 15.9 mm.
Weight: 4.27 grams.
Die axis: 0°
Condition: Quite fine. Beautiful, bright, clear, lustrous with subtle but distinctive toning. Nicely centered, well struck with excellent images, legend and monogram, in fine relief.
Refs:*
Müller 186.
Reference: Price - 2617
TiathenaFeb 13, 2007
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Apollon | Curule chair - C. Considius Paetus, AR Denarius 46 B.C.
Apollon | Curule chair * Silver deanrius.
Obv: Laureate head of Apollon, right; A in left field (behind).
Rev: Sella Curulis (Curule chair), garlanded, on which lies a laurel wreath: C CONSIDI, above, PAETI below.
Exergue: PAETI
Mint: Rome
Struck: 46 BC.
Size: 19.335 mm.
Weight: 3.396 grm.
Die axis: 90°
Condition: Very fine. Bright, clear, beautiful lustre and quiet toning. Beautiful coin in hand.
Refs:*
RRC 991.
CR 465/2a.
Sydham, 991
Sear, (RCV 2000 Edition) Number 455.
TiathenaFeb 13, 2007
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Thrace, Thasos * Satyr | Amphora, AR Trihemiobol, 479-336 BC.
Satyr | Amphora, Silver Trihemiobol
Obv: Nude, bearded Satyr with long extended tail (only trace-visible here), kneeling left, holding kantharos to front in extended right hand, left hand on hip.
Rev: Classical amphora, ØAS up-vertical in left field, ION down-vertical in right field, set in incuse square.
Exergue: None.
Mint: Thasos
Struck: 479-336 BC.
Size: 12.10 mm
Weight: 0.82 grm.
Die axis: 90°
Condition: Very fine. Bright, clear, lustrous, distinct devices and ethnic, and excellent relief overall.
Refs:*
BMC. 3, 53-6
Sear, GCATV, 1755(v), pg. 173
TiathenaFeb 12, 2007
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Helmeted Roma | Hercules with Nemean Lion, AR Serrate Denarius, 80 BC. Poblicia.
Helmeted Roma | Hercules and Nemean Lion, Serrate Silver Denarius.
Obv: Roma draped, in twin-feathered plumed Phrygian-styled helmet, right facing; ROMA behind, control mark S above.
Rev: Hercules standing left, wrestling and strangling the Nemean lion, club below, encased bow with two arrows in left field; S, above; C POBLICI Q F in right field.
Exergue: None.
Mint: Rome
Struck: 80 BC.
Size: 18.73 mm.
Weight: 3.8 grm.
Die axis: 90°
Condition: Quite fine. Beautiful, bright, clear and lustrous silver. Excellent surfaces and devices in superb relief.
Refs:
Sydenham, 768
Crawford, 380/1
TiathenaFeb 11, 2007
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Marcus Antonius Galley | Legion X, AR Denarius, 49-27 BC.
Marcus Antonius Galley | Legion X, Silver Denarius
Obv: Manned Galley right, banner at prow, ANT AVG III VIR [R P C].
Rev: Two military standards with Legionary Eagle between them, LEG X.
Exergue: None.
Mint: Moving mint, perhaps Patrae.
Struck: 32-31 BC.
Size: 17.44 mm.
Weight: 3.24 grm.
Die axis: 0°
Condition: Quite good. Beautiful to me! As shown by the photo, in any event, which is quite faithful to the coin in hand.
Refs:*
Sear I, pg. 283, 1479
Crawford Vol. I, pg. 540, 544/24
TiathenaFeb 11, 2007
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Pan | Jupiter Anxurus, AR Denarius, 48 BC.
Pan | Jupiter Anxurus, Silver Denarius
Obv: Mask of bearded Pan, right facing, wearing three rows of berries in hair, Pedum behind. [PANSA] below.
Rev: Jupiter Anxurus seated left, patera in out-stretched right and scepter in left hands; IO[VIS AXVR] in left field; C VIBIVS C F C N, vertical in right field.
Exergue: None.
Mint: Rome
Struck: 48 BC.
Size: 18.3 mm.
Weight: 3.34 grm.
Die axis: 170°
Condition: Evident in photos. Beautiful to me!
Refs:*
RCI 20a
Vibia 18-19.
Sydenham 948
Crawford 449/1b
Kestner 3544-3545
BMCRR Rome 3982
Many of the Roman moneyers minted types that were based on homonyms or word games with their own name. On this type, Pan is a play on his name, Pansa. The temple of Jupiter Anxurus was built by Sulla at Terracina in Latium. The town's ancient Volscian name was Anxur.
Ex-FORVM. (Above text, FORVM Ctg.).
Cherished & much-loved gift from a very dear friend.
TiathenaFeb 11, 2007
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Vejovis | Cupid riding Goat, MN. Fonteius, AR Denarius, 84 BC.
Vejovis | Cupid riding Goat, MN. Fonteius, Silver Denarius
Obv: Laureate head of Vejovis right, [C F] below chin, thunderbolt below head, MN.FONTEI.[C.F] behind.
Rev: Winged Cupid seated on goat, both right facing, twin caps of the Dioscurii above, thyrsus of Bacchus below, all within enclosing laurel wreath.
Exergue: Thyrsus
Mint: Rome
Struck: 84 BC.
Size: 22 mm.
Weight: 3.8 grm.
Die axis: 120°
Condition: Quite fine. Bright, clear lustrous silver with nice toning, particularly on the obverse. Clear, sharp devices and excellent relief.
Refs:*
Sear, 271
Sydham, 724a
Crawford, 353/1c
TiathenaFeb 11, 2007
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Apollon | Minerva Quadriga, C. Vibius Pansa, AR Denarius, 89-88 BC.
Apollon | Minerva in Quadriga, C. Vibius Pansa, Silver Deanrius.
Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right, with heavy locks of hair falling elegantly behind and onto shoulders; PANSA behind.
Rev: Minerva in charging quadriga right, holding trophy and spear.
Exergue: C.VIBIVS.C.F.
Mint: Rome
Struck: 89-88 BC.
Size: 18.36 mm.
Weight: 3.7 grm.
Die axis: 140°
Condition: Quite fine. Very lovely, bright, clear and lustrous tone. Reverse slightly off-centered as seen in photo. Firmly struck, with good devices and excellent relief.
Refs:*
Sear, 242
Sydham, 684
Crawford, 342/5
TiathenaFeb 11, 2007
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Alexander III | Athena, Lysimachos * Thrace, AR Tetradrachm, Lampsakos, ca. 323-281 BC.
Alexander III | Athena, Lysimachos * Silver Tetradrachm
Obv: Diademed head of Alexander III with horn of Ammon.
Rev: Helmeted Athena enthroned left holding Nike in outstretched right hand, left arm resting on shield, ΒAΣIΛEΩΣ in right field, LYΣIMAXOY in left field. Monogram inner left, below Nike.; crescent below exergual line.
Exergue: Crescent
Mint: Lampsakos
Struck: 301-299 BC.
Size: 30.055 mm.
Weight: 15.07 gms.
Die axis: 0°
Condition: In very fine condition, bright, clear, sharp images on each side, superb relief, well centered and nicely struck.
Holed and plugged.
Refs:*
Sear Greek Coins and their Values, (SG) Number, 6814
Status: TCJH, Private Collection.
TiathenaJul 15, 2006
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Titus | Ceres * Rome - AR Denarius, 79-81 AD.
Titus | Ceres * Rome - Silver Denarius
Obv: Laureate head right: IMP TITVS CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG P M
Rev: Ceres seated left, holding poppy and corn ears in outstretched right and torch vertical in left hand, cradled in crook of her left arm: TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII
Exergue: Clear
Mint: Rome
Struck: 1 July – ca. 15 July, 79 AD.
Size: 17.88 mm.
Weight: 3.45 gms.
Die axis: 180°
Condition:
Refs:*
BMC, 7
Cohen 270 -
RIC II, 8D, page 117 -
SEAR RCV I (2000), 2508, page 465
RSC, 270a - Similar, but without PP at end of reverse legend.
Rare, as an issue struck for a very brief period (see above).
Struck 55-40 days prior to the eruption of Vesuvius which destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum, et al. (24 August, 79 AD.)
Status: TCJH, Private Collection.
My gratitude to Curtis Clay for his kind assistance with dating & clarifications.
TiathenaJul 15, 2006
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Maximinus I 'Thrax' * Salus - AR Denarius * 235-238 AD.
Maximinus I 'Thrax' * Salus - Silver Denarius
Obv: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG
Rev: Salus seated left, feeding serpent arising from altar to front from patera extended in right arm, left elbow resting on seat: SALVS AVGVSTI
Exergue: Clear
Mint: Rome
Struck: 235-238 AD.
Size: 20.07 mm.
Weight: 3.16 gms.
Die axis: 180°
Condition: Beautiful: clear, sharp, distinct images and legends in superb relief, with some notable wear to the serpent.
Lovely silver luster overall.
Refs:*
RIC 14. RSC. 85a.
BMCRE 99, pl. 36.
Status: TCJH * Private Collection
Gift from a very dear friend.
TiathenaJul 15, 2006
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Caracalla | Fides * Rome * AR Denarius - 198-217 AD.
Caracalla | Fides * Silver Denarius
Obv: Laureate bust right. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
Rev: Fides Militum facing, head left, standing between and holding two standards either side in left and right hands. PM TR P XVIII COS IIII PP
Exergue: Clear
Mint: Rome
Struck: 198-217
Size: 20.40 mm.
Weight: 2.83 grm.
Die axis: 0°
Condition: Excellent. Clean, clear, well centered and struck, superb images and good legends. Lustrous silver with some light toning on the obverse.
Refs:*
Sear, 1937
Van Meter, 63/11
Status: TCJH, Private Collection.
TiathenaJul 15, 2006
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Athena * Protome Horse - Pharsalos, Thessaly – AR Hemidrachm * 480-450 BC.
Athena * Horse head - Pharsalos, silver half-drachm.
Obv: Athena in Attic-styled crested helmet facing right.
Rev: Protome of horse facing right within incuse square. ΦΑΡ, vertical in right field.
Exergue: None
Mint: Pharsalos
Struck: 480-450 BC.
Size: 14.64 x 12.80 (oblong flan)
Weight: 2.65 gms.
Die axis: 0°
Condition: Beautifully worn.
Refs:*
SNG Cop. 218
Sear, GC. Vol. I, p. 209; 2187
Status: TCJH, Private Collection
TiathenaJul 15, 2006
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Gallienus * Centaur - AE Billon Antoninianus * 253-268 AD.
* Gallienus | Centaur - Billon Antoninianus *
Obv: Radiate head, right. GALLIENVS AVG.
Rev: Centaur walking left, right foreleg raised, holding globe in right hand, arm stretched front and rudder transverse over shoulder in his left hand. APOLLINI CONS AVG
Exergue: H
( Officina 8 )
Mint: Rome
Struck: 260-268 AD.
Size: 22.63 x 20.32 mm.
Weight: 3.32 gms.
Die axis: 180°
Condition: As you see it here. Worn, but still an attractive coin.
Refs:*
RIC 164
Göbl 733
Special thanks to Lars for his kind assistance and sharing his knowledge pertaining to this issue.
TiathenaJun 10, 2006
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Lucius Verus * Armenia - AR Denarius * 161-169 AD.
Lucius Verus * Mourning Armenia - Silver Denarius
Obv: Bare head, right: L VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS
Rev: Armenia seated on the ground left-facing, in attitude of mourning, weight placed on left arm, accoutered with bow and quiver, shield to front leaning and resting against raised right leg, vexillum behind: TRP III IMP II COS II
Exergue: ARMEN
Mint: Rome
Struck: 163 AD.
Size: 18 mm.
Weight: 3.3 gms.
Die axis: 180°
Condition: Superb! Near mint. Very clean with bright, silvery luster.
Refs:*
RSC 6
RIC III, 501
MIR 18, 62-14/10
Sear RCV 1537 (1988 ).
TiathenaJun 09, 2006
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Caracalla * Dionysus - Hadrianopolis, Æ23 - 198-217 AD.
Caracalla * Dionysus - Hadrianopolis, Thrace * Provincial bronze.
2 or 3 assaria.
Obv: Laureate, right facing, seen from behind. AVT K M AVP CEV ANTΩNEINOC
Rev: Dionysus standing left holding bunch of grapes in outstretched right, & thyrsus which he grasps near the top in his upraised left. AΔRIANOΠO | ΛEITΩN
Exergue: None
Mint: Hadrianopolis, Thrace
Struck: 211-217 AD.
Size: 23.56 mm.
Weight: 7.12 grm.
Die axis: 0°
Condition: Quite much as shown in image but cleaner and less rough viewed in hand. Quite lovely patina considerably darker than shown here and towards a deep olive-green.
Refs:*
Jurukova, no. 373, pl. XXXV
One of three known specimens.
Two in Bulgaria, Sofia & Sliven respectively.
(Much thanks to Curtis Clay for this reference, & to Whitetd49 for his numerous kind clarifications).
TiathenaJun 06, 2006
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Caracalla * Nemesis - Pessinus * Æ 29, 198-217 AD.
Caracalla * Nemesis – Pessinus, Galatia * Bronze Provincial
Obv: Caracalla, Laureate, cuirassed (and draped?) bust, left facing. ANTONINOC AVΓOVCTOC
Rev: Nemesis standing, left facing, holding measuring rod in right hand, bridle in left. ΠΕCCI N OVNTIΩN
Exergue: N/A
Mint: Pessinus (Galatia).
Struck: 198-217 AD.
Size: 29.79 mm.
Weight: 14.6 gms.
Die axis: 0°
Condition: As seen here, marginally nicer in hand and considerably more to the brown than the green side in the patina.
All in all a very pleasant coin.
Refs: (?) ~ Not Found in the following *
Lindgren I, II or III
Sear
BMC (at least from the time when Wroth's volume on Galatia, Cappadocia, and Syria was published).
SNG France 3
Coll Pozzi
SNG Pal
SNG Righetti
SNG Hunterian
ANS
Gorny & Mosch – nor in –
Wheaton College Col.
Apparently an unknown issue.
TiathenaJun 02, 2006
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Caracalla * Nemesis - Pessinus * Æ 29, 198-217 AD.
Caracalla * Nemesis – Pessinus, Galatia * Bronze Provincial
Obv: Caracalla, Laureate, cuirassed (and draped?) bust, left facing. ANTONINOC AVΓOVCTOC
Rev: Nemesis standing, left facing, holding measuring rod in right hand, bridle in left. ΠΕCCI N OVNTIΩN
Exergue: N/A
Mint: Pessinus (Galatia).
Struck: 198-217 AD.
Size: 29.79 mm.
Weight: 14.6 gms.
Die axis: 0°
Condition: As seen here, marginally nicer in hand and considerably more to the brown than the green side in the patina.
All in all a very pleasant coin.
Refs: (?) ~ Not Found in the following *
Lindgren I, II or III
Sear
BMC (at least from the time when Wroth's volume on Galatia, Cappadocia, and Syria was published).
SNG France 3
Coll Pozzi
SNG Pal
SNG Righetti
SNG Hunterian
ANS
Gorny & Mosch – nor in –
Wheaton College Col.
Apparently an unknown issue.
TiathenaJun 02, 2006
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Diana and Victory * Roman Republican, Serrate AR Den., 79 BC.
Diana with Bow and Quiver | Victory in Biga * Republican, Serrate AR Den., 79 BC.
Obv: Diana, diademed and draped bust facing right, hair pulled up and bound behind, bow and quiver over her shoulder; S.C. before.
Rev: Victory driving a charging biga to the right, holding reins and palm-branch in left hand and wreath in her right, control mark A . XI below.
Exergue: Off flan. [ TI. CLAVD TI. F. APN ].
Mint: Rome
Struck: 79 BC.
Size: 18.50 mm. (Flan circ. at largest).
Weight: 3.9 gms.
Die axis: 190°
Condition: Exceptional. Bright, clear, radiant luster. Both sides well struck though slightly off-center and with a very slight bend near the rim (ca. 190° obverse). Excellent relief and details on both sides.
Refs:
Sear, 310.
Claudia 6.
Crawford 383/1
Sydenham, 770a
BMCRR, Rome 3103
Kestner, 3233 var. (control numeral)
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TiathenaFeb 25, 2006
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VRBS ROMA Æ3 Follis * Commemorative
VRBS ROMA * Commemorative - Founding of the City of Rome
Obv: VRBS ROMA - Roma wearing plumed & crested helmet with visor, draped in Imperial robe and cuirassed bust left.
Rev: No legend: She-wolf standing left, suckling Romulus and Remus; two stars above.
Exergue: R (Wreath) Q
Mint: Rome
Struck: 333-335 AD.
Size: 16.12 mm.
Weight: c. 2.5 gms.
Die axis: 180°
Condition: In good condition, well struck, nicely-centered and a rather pretty dark-olive green patina overall.
Note: Coin not in my private collection. Birthday gift to my niece, February 2006.
Ref: RIC VII Rome 354
TiathenaFeb 23, 2006
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VRBS ROMA Æ3 Follis * CommemorativeVRBS ROMA * Commemorative - Founding of the City of Rome
Obv: VRBS ROMA - Roma wearing plumed & crested helmet with visor, draped in Imperial robe and cuirassed bust left.
Rev: No legend: She-wolf standing left, suckling Romulus and Remus; two stars above.
Exergue: . Δ SIS .
Mint: Siscia
Struck: 330-346 AD.
Size: 17.88 x 16.55 mm.
Weight: c. 2.5 gms.
Die axis: 350°
Condition: In fine condition, nicely struck, well-centered and a lovely deep copper-gold patina overall.
Note: Coin not in my private collection. Birthday gift to my niece, February 2006.
Ref: RIC 240 D
TiathenaFeb 23, 2006
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Justinian I * 527-539-565 AD
Justinian I, Æ Follis
Obv: Emperor Justinian I, facing, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust, holding globus-cruciger in raised right hand, shield covering heart and left shoulder, cross in right field. Legend, D N IVSTINI [ANV]S PP AVI
Rev: Large M in center, cross above, ε below; (A)NNO in left field, XX (Regnal year 20) in right field.
Exergue: CON
Mint: Constantinople
Struck: 546-547 AD.
Size: 31.89 x 32.49 mm.
Weight: 19.11 gms.
Die axis: 180°
Condition: As shown. Surprisingly to me, the present photograph is remarkably faithful to the appearance of the coin in hand. Overall, a lovely dark-olive patina covering both sides, and all details where present are quite strong & distinct.
Refs:*
MIB 95a
DOC 45e
BMC 80; Tolstoi 131
Ref: SEAR BCV, #163, page 60
TiathenaFeb 22, 2006
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Thracian Chersonese AR, Lion * Pentacle HemiobolThracian, Chersonese 480-350 BC.
Silver Hemiobol
Obv: Forepart of lion right, head reverted left, tongue protruding.
Rev: Quadripartite incuse square, pellet with ligate AΓ and Pentacle monograms.
Size: 14.10 x 13.4 mms.
Weight: 2.31 grams
Die Axis: 180°
Condition: Superb! Appears mint or near mint condition. I can’t imagine it looked much if at-all different the hour it was struck. Bright, clear, stunning luster, perfectly centered and well-struck in all areas on an excellent flan. Gorgeous coin which a mere photo cannot do justice.
Similar to: Sear Greek Coins and their Values (SG) Number sg1604/05
TiathenaJan 07, 2006
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Alexander the Great * Macedonia, 337 to 323 BC. Bronze drachm
Obv: Alexander III guised as Herakles in lion skin headdress, right-facing, enclosed within ornamental dotted circle.
Rev: (Top to bottom) * Lighting bolt, knotted Olive-branch club right-facing, AΛEXANΔΡ[OY], Unstrung bow in ornamented traveling/storage case, Monogram Δ.
Exergue: (N/A) Monogram Δ present in undefined exergual space.
Mint: (Pella?)
Struck: 337-323 BC.
Size: 18.50 mm.
Weight: 6.38 gms.
Die axis: 360°
Condition: XF. Exceptionally lovely coin, more-so in hand. Superb high relief and all details distinct and present.
Beautiful tone, rather dark-golden in the higher relief’s contrast delightfully against a yet-darker gold background in the lower areas of the flan. The flat area around the portrait and within the dotted circle is a strong, accentuating black-olive (not well-communicated by the present image).
Exquisite example of the type.
Refs:*
Not found in Sear GCATV.
Sear 6739, is an Æ 20. Partially descriptive.
TiathenaDec 31, 2005
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Antiochus I (Soter) * Apollo, 280-261 BC
Antiochus I * Apollo,* 280-261 BC
Æ hemidrachm (?)
Obv: Diademed head of Antiochus right
Rev: Apollo seated on omphalos (Delphi), holding arrow in right hand, leaning on strung bow with his left hand, left-facing.
BASILEOS to the right, [A]NTIOXOY to the left. Monograms to left and right, omitted by strike from the right, effaced by wear from the left.
Weight: ca. 4.0 grams
Die axis: 190 degs.
Patina: Quite lovely 'desert-patina.'
Sear, GCATV * (SG) Number 6866v (This example appears to be bronze, not silver: I have been unable to date to find any reference to an Æ variant of SG #6866).
BMC, 4.9, 10
This coin bears portrait of the middle-aged Antiochus I 'Soter,' from the time of his sole reign (280-261 BC.), following the death of his father, Seleukos I.
The reverse depicts Delphian Apollo holding a single arrow, as opposed to the two arrows as seen on the coins dating from his joint-reign with his father.
* Olympian
TiathenaMar 27, 2005
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Vespasian * Victory, Byzantium, 70-74 AD. * AR Denarius
Vespasian * Victory, Eastern Mint - Byzantium, Silver Denarius
PACI AVGVSTAE * ‘To the Augustan Peace.’
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS II TR P P P * Vespasian, laureate, head right facing.
Rev: PACI AVGVSTAE * Victory standing left, holding wreath in right hand, arm raised and extended, holding palm frond vertical in left hand and crossing left-shoulder, arm straight down to side. Thighs together, left knee slightly bent in classical pose. Mint mark in lower left field - ligate BY.
Exergue: (Blank)
Mint: Byzantium
Struck: 70-74 AD.
Size: 17.51 x 17.26 mm.
Weight: ca. 3.0 grams
Die axis: 355°
Condition: Utterly superb & beautiful, notwithstanding the notable wear to the Victory reverse. Gorgeous, bright, clear and gleaming luster. Nicely struck, and superb relief over-all, to images and extant legends.
Refs:*
RSC, 278
BMCRE, 446
RIC II, 323, pg. 53
TiathenaMar 23, 2005
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Athena * Owl, Athenian AR Tetradrachm * 449-413 BC.
Athena * Owl, Archaic style Athenian Silver Tetradrachm.
Obv: Head of Athena right-facing, archaic almond shaped eye, crested helmet engraved with three olive-leaves & floral scroll, wire necklace, circular earring, hair neatly drawn across forehead in parallel curves and which falls below the neck guard of the helmet in elegant, looped coils, neck truncated with row of dots.
Rev: AOE vertical in right field, Owl standing erect to the right, head facing, prong tail, feet resting on bottom line of the lower plane of the incuse, pellet in center of forehead; to left olive twig and crescent, all engraved within incuse square.
Exergue: (None)
Mint: Athens
Struck: 449-413 BC.
Size: 22.26 x 23.63 mms
Weight: 17.8 grams
Die axis: 90°
Condition: Absolutely gorgeous. Beautifully toned, bright, clear, lustrous silver with superb high-relief details both sides.
Refs:*
Sear, GC, 2526; Vol. I, pg. 236.
TiathenaMar 22, 2005
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Probus * Eagle, Alexandria, Egypt * 276-282 AD. Billon Tetradrachm
Probus * Eagle with wreath, Alexandria, Egypt *
Obv: A Κ M AYP ΠΡOBOC CΕB * Laureate, draped and cuirassed, right facing.
Rev: Eagle standing right facing, wings partially extended, bound wreath in beak. L and Z to left and right fields, respectively.
* Legend: A K M AYP ΠΡOBOC CΕΒ * (Autokrator Kaisaros Markos Aurelios Probos Sebastos).
L Z * Year VII of the Emperor's Reign.
Exergue: (Clear)
Mint: Alexandria
Struck: 281-282 AD.
Size: 18 mm.
Weight: 7.09 grams
Die axis: 0°
Condition: Superbly well preserved. Clear and sharp in its relief and details with strong images both sides from an apparently well centered and forceful strike on this notably thick billon planchet. Very lovely, dark-ash patina.
Refs:*
BMC, 2436
Milne, 4649
Curtis, 1873
Dattari, 5558
Emmett, 3982
Geissen, 3154
TiathenaMar 12, 2005
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Alexander the Great * Colophon, Ionia, 337 to 323 BC. Silver drachm
Alexander III * Colophon, Ionia, Macedonian Kingdom * AR drachm
Obv: Portrait head of Alexander right, wearing the lion's skin in style of Herakles.
Rev: Zeus enthroned seated left, holding a scepter in left hand, arm raised, and eagle in his right hand, arm extended to front, with [A]ΛEXANΔΡOY vertical in left field. Interesting set of mint marks: Male lion's head left-facing in left field, above ornate Φ - ornate pentagram below the throne.
Exergue: (None)
Mint: Colophon
Struck: 301-297 BC.
* Posthumous issue
* Issued under Lysimachos
Size: 17.34 x 17.18 mm.
Weight: 4.11 grams
Die axis: 180°
Condition: Apparent in photo which is quite faithful to the coin in hand. Very lovely bright and clear silvery luster.
Refs:*
Price 1836d
TiathenaMar 12, 2005
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Jovian * VOT V / X, Heraclea, 363-364 AD. Æ2
Jovian * VOT V MVLT X, Heraclea, Bronze
Obv: D N IOVIANVS PF AVG * Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left.
Rev: VOT V MVLT X * Within bound laurel-wreath.
Exergue: HERAC B
Mint: Heraclea
Struck: 363-364 AD.
Size: 20.69 mm.
Weight: 3.48 grams
Die axis: 220°
Condition: Quite lovely and appealing coin. Very-nicely centered and confidently struck. Some very light but gentle wear, and two tiny spots of corrosion - one on each side respectively. Superb portrait of this briefly-empowered successor of Julian the Great.
Lovely dark-olive patina – near-black. That which suggests possible silvering on the obverse is not, but is merely some reflected light in the photograph.
Refs:*
RIC 111
LRBC 1913
TiathenaMar 09, 2005
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Antigonos Gonatas * War-helmed Athena * Pan, 277-239 BC. Æ20
Antigonos Gonatas * Athena * Pan, Bronze Drachm
Obv: Head of Athena right wearing crested Corinthian helmet.
Rev: Pan standing right erecting a trophy; B-A, to left and right of Pan respectively. Φ in lower-left field, ligate monogram between Pan's legs.
Exergue: (Blank)
Mint: Pella (?)
Struck: 277-239 BC.
Size: 18.15 mm.
Weight: 6.64 grams
Die axis: 005°
Condition: Nicely centered strike with good images on both sides. Lovely dark-olive patina (near-black). Showing signs of wear, long usage and the passage of time. Still a lovely coin and very pleasing to the eye.
Refs:*
Price 71
SNG Copenhagen 1205(ff)
TiathenaMar 08, 2005
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Agathokles * Lion and Club, Period II - 317-289 BC. Æ 22
Agathokles * Lion and Club, Period II * Æ 22.
Obv: Portrait head of Agathokles, hair bound with tainia, right-facing.
Rev: Male lion running right, olive branch club above.
Exergue: Γ (or ligate Γ and T)
Mint: Syracuse
Struck: 310-304 BC.
Size: 22.64 x 20.93 mm.
Weight: 8.21 grams
Die axis: Near 180°
Condition: Beautiful coin, much nicer than photo. Exquisite olive-gold patina. Well-centered and moderately forceful strike. Although the dealer addressed an "area of weak strike" on the reverse, I don't see it, unless it be the area of the exergue, though this looks more like wear to me. In all, a truly lovely coin.
Refs:*
Calciati II, S. 291, Em. 151.
Most descriptions I've seen of this coin-type, identify the obverse head as (the juvenile) Herakles. I stick with my conventional sensibilities, unable to see this beardless and 'realistic' portrait as such, but rather regard it as depicting Agathokles himself.
Ex-Harlan J. Berk.
TiathenaMar 08, 2005
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Manuel I * Virgin crowning Emperor, Æ Billon Trachy, 1143-1180 AD.
Manuel I * Virgin crowning Emperor, Billon Trachy
Obv: Bearded Xristos, seated facing on throne without back, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, in left hand book of Gospels; to left, IC with bar above and to right XC with bar above. Two stars, one in left and right fields respectively.
Rev: MANα HA ΔεCΠOT (or similar). The Virgin, nimbate to the right of Manuel on left, both standing facing; The Virgin wears pallium and maphorium and with her right hand crowns the emperor, who wears divitision and loros, and holds labarum and gl. cruciger; between the heads, M or MP with bar above; to right V with bar above.
Exergue: (Blank)
Mint: Constantinople
Struck: 1143-1180 AD.
Size: 30 mm.
Weight: 4.03 grams
Die axis: 180°
Condition: Worn as evident in photo, but retaining moderately strong images on both sides.
Refs:*
Sear, BCATV, 1966
(Common)
TiathenaMar 03, 2005
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Roman, Caracalla * Mature
Of all the Caracalla portraits, I’m most drawn to & fond of those which show him in his greatest maturity. This one, dated to 217 AD, the year of his death is about as ‘mature’ as one can get for the man.
This portrait strikes me as exceptionally handsome, which I well-imagine he was in reality, despite his ‘official portraiture’ which often suggests otherwise.
Too, I think some of his portraits, such as this one, suggest strongly a certain vanity in his masculine appearance – that he was well groomed and took considerable pride in his over-all appearance, quite despite his soldierly life-style.
Such vanity and the purposefulness of his official portraiture not withstanding, here I believe one beholds ‘Caracalla’ the man more as he was – an alpha male par excellence, and a devilishly handsome one.
Portrait from AR Denarius * Caracalla * Serapis
Mint: Rome
Struck: 217 AD.
Size: 19 mm.
RIC 291b
* Reverse of * RIC 289, pg. 255
Submitted by Tiathena
TiathenaMar 01, 2005
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Caracalla * Serapis, 196-217 AD. AR Denarius
Caracalla * Serapis, Silver Denarius
Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM * Laureate head right.
Rev: P M TR P XX COS IIII P P Serapis * wearing polos standing left, holding bound-wreath(?) in right hand and scepter in his left hand, arm slightly raised.
Exergue: (Blank)
Mint: Rome
Struck: 217 AD.
Size: 19 mm.
Weight: 2.53 grams
Die axis: 300°
Condition: Beautiful. Bright, clear luster. Small flan crack on reverse.
Refs:*
RIC 289c, pg. 255
TiathenaMar 01, 2005
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Julia Mamaea * Vesta, Silver Denarius * 222-235 AD.
Julia Mamaea * Vesta, AR Denarius
* Mother of Severus Alexander &nd Cousin of Elegabalus *
Obv: IVLIA MAMAEA AVG * Diademed and draped bust, right facing.
Rev: VESTA * Vesta standing left, holding patera in right hand, arm partially extended, and transverse scepter in her left hand.
Exergue: (None)
Mint: Rome
Struck: 227 AD.
Size: 18 mm.
Weight: 3.32 grams
Die axis: 180°
Condition: Tellingly aged and circulation worn, but still in possession of quite lovely luster on the whole with some subtle toning.
Refs:*
Cohen, 85
BMC, 440
RIC IVii, 362, page 99
SEAR RCV II (2002), 8218, page 679
TiathenaFeb 24, 2005
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Hieron II * Equestrian Warrior, Syracuse, Sicily * 274-216 BC. Æ drachm
Hieron II * Equestrian Warrior, Syracuse, Bronze drachm
Obv: Portrait head of the young Hieron II, hair bound with tainia, left-facing with wreath behind.
Rev: Mounted warrior galloping right with couched lance, cloak flowing behind. Α, below horse's raised right fore-leg.
Exergue: ΙΕΡΩNΟΣ
Mint: Syracuse
Struck: 274-216 BC.
Size: 28 mm.
Weight: 17.82 grams
Die axis: 270°
Condition: Gorgeous coin. Beautiful olive green patina, nicely centered and well-struck. Great relief and details. Rather illusory 'disfigurement' on the portrait, due to wear of the relief on the outer form of the ear. This ear is nevertheless still present and discernable on close inspection. A prize to my private collection.
Refs:*
B.M.C. 2.583
SNG ANS 957
Sear GCATV, 1221(v), pg. 126
Calciati II, 195 (Ds 42), pg. 376
TiathenaFeb 23, 2005
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Faustina I (Senior) * Vesta, 141-161 AD. AR Denarius
Faustina I (Senior) * Vesta, Silver Denarius
‘In Honor & Remembrance of the beloved and deified Augusta.’
Obv: DIVA FAUSTINA * draped bust right.
Rev: AVGVSTA * Vesta standing left, holding simpulum in right hand, arm partially extended, and the palladium in her left, also partially extended.
Exergue: (Blank)
Mint: Rome
Struck: 148-161 AD.
Size: 18 mm.
Weight: 3.24 grams
Die axis: 180°
Condition: Very bright, clear luster and a pretty portrait despite the subtle effects of time and usage. Wonderful detail in the coiffure of piled & adorned hair. Greater wear evident to Vesta who nonetheless still reveals the numerous details the celator gave her. In all, a lovely & appealing coin.
Refs:*
Cohen, 108
RIC III, 368, page 71
SEAR RCV II (2002), 4587, page 269
TiathenaFeb 20, 2005
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Constans * Emperor and Victory, Æ2 * 324-350 AD.
Constans * Emperor and Victory, Bronze.
Obv: DN CONSTANS PF AVG * Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust, right-facing.
Rev: FEL TEMP REPARATIO - Emperor standing facing on galley, holding phoenix on a globe in right hand, arm little extended from waist, and holding labarum with Chi-Rho in right hand, arm partially-extended and slightly raised; in ship's stern seated Victory is steering the ship.
Exergue: TESB
Mint: Thessalonica
Struck: 348-351 AD.
Size: 19.4 mm.
Weight: 2.54 grams
Die axis: 0°
Condition: Modestly worn but a well centered and forceful strike with good clear images both sides. Very dark olive-green, near-black patina. In all, an attractive coin.
Refs:*
RIC VIII, 120, pg. 412
TiathenaFeb 19, 2005
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Septimius Severus * Liberalitas VI, 193-211 AD. AR Denarius
Septimius Severus * Liberalitas VI, Silver Denarius
"Septimius Severus and family's sixth gift of money to the people."
* Sixth Largesse *
Obv: SEVERVS PIVS AVG * Laureate head right.
Rev: LIBERLITAS AVG VI - Liberalitas standing left, holding coin counter in right hand, arm partially extended, and cornucopia in left hand & arm.
Exergue: (Blank)
Mint: Rome
Struck: 208 AD.
Size: 19 mm.
Weight: 2.80 grams
Die axis: 10°
Condition: Beautiful, clear & clean with bright luster. Some mild splitting of the flan from strike, but well-struck. Good full legends and clear, strong images on both sides, with handsome portrait of the Emperor.
Refs:*
Cohen 298
RIC IV, 278a
SEAR RCV II, (2002), 6306, page 461
TiathenaFeb 18, 2005
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Probus * Eternal Rome, Hexastyle Temple, Æ Antoninianus * 276-282 AD
Probus * Eternal Rome, Bronze Antoninianus
Obv: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG * Radiate and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: ROMAE AETERNAE * Roma seated facing within hexastyle temple, surmounted by three ‘Nike’s.’
Exergue: R Γ
Mint: Rome
Emission: 2
Officina: 3 (Unlisted in RIC)*
Bust type: F
Struck: 277 AD.
Size: 24.5 mm.
Weight: 4.20 grams
Die axis: 0°
Condition: Beautiful coin in hand. Lovely gold-brown patina, excellent details and fine relief. Some partial-wear to the reverse legend and the Γ in exergue.
Refs:*
RIC 190(v) *(unlisted officina)
TiathenaFeb 14, 2005
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Antoninus Pius, Divus * Eagle on Altar, 161 AD. AR Denarius
Commemorative Divus Antoninus Pius * Eagle on Altar, Silver Denarius
Struck by Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus in 161 AD, on the death of Antoninus Pius in memory of the latter and commemoration of his deification by Will of the people &nd the Senate.
Obv: DIVVS ANTONINVS * bare head right.
Rev: CONSECRATIO, eagle standing right, head turned left, on garlanded altar.
Exergue: (Blank)
Mint: Rome
Struck: 161 AD.
Size: 18 mm.
Weight: 3.41 grams
Die axis: 180°
Condition: Beautiful, clear, bright luster, great details and high-relief. Nicely centered and well-struck.
Refs:*
Sear, 1301
Cohen, 154
RSC, 155/6.
Van Meter, 136
RIC III, 430 (Marcus Aurelius)
BMCRE, 48 (Marcus Aurelius)
Sear RCV II (2002), 5190, page 335
TiathenaFeb 09, 2005
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Faustina II * Juno, 130-176 AD. AR Denarius.Faustina II * Juno, Silver Denarius.
Obv: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA * Draped bust, right-facing
Rev: IV NO * Juno standing left, holding patera in right hand, arm oustretched, and sceptre in left hand; peacock at feet to her left and also left-facing.
Exergue: (Blank)
Mint: Rome
Struck: 161-176 AD. (Based on the Lanz coin, of later coiffure style).
Size: 18 mm.
Weight: 3.16 grams
Die axis: 180°
Condition: On the whole, very lovely silver, clear, sharp and bright luster overall. While there is some light wear on the reverse, the coin looks better in hand than this image shows; the patera is still quite visible, etc. The wear to the peacock has unfortunately left him rather decapitated. Similar wear has somewhat defaced Juno's left arm and her scepter.
Refs:*
RIC 688.
C. 120.
BMC 104.
MIR 17-4/c.
TiathenaFeb 08, 2005
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Gordian III * Aequitas, 238-244 AD. AR Antoninianus
Gordian III * Aequitas, Silver Antoninianus
"The Emperor is a fair and honorable leader."
Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - Radiate draped and cuirassed bust, right-facing.
Rev: AEQVITAS AVG - Equity standing left, holding cornucopia and scales.
Exergue: (Blank)
Mint: Rome
Struck: 240-241 AD. * (5th and 6th Issue, 1st Officina)
Size: 19 mm.
Weight: 4.82 grams
Die axis: 170°
Condition: Quite fine. Lovely bright, clear, sparkling luster. Some light wear to the highest relief points of the obverse portrait.
In-all, a beautiful example of this type.
Refs:*
Cohen, 25
RIC IViii, 63, page 23
TiathenaFeb 07, 2005
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Hadrian * Fortuna, 117-138 AD. AR Denarius
Hadrian * Fortuna, Silver Denarius
FORTUNA REDUX
"Return to us, victorious and alive, patron to all of Rome Hadrian."
Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG - Laureate head right-facing, draped left shoulder.
Rev: P M TR P COS II - Fortuna seated left, gaze apparently fixed on the rudder which is held in her right hand, arm partially extended, and holding cornucopia in left hand and arm.
Exergue: FORT RED
Mint: Rome
Struck: 118 AD.
Size: 19 mm.
Weight: 3.18 grams
Die axis: 180°
Condition: Stunning. Brilliant, radiant luster, perfect clarity. Exceedingly beautiful and much-nicer in hand than any photo can portray.
Refs:*
Cohen, 745
RIC II, 41a, page 345
SEAR RCV II (2002), 3493, page 146
TiathenaFeb 05, 2005
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Aurelian * Emperor and Mars, 270-275 AD. Æ Antoninianus.
Aurelian * Emperor and Mars * Bronze Antoninianus.
Obv: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG * radiate, cuirassed bust right facing.
Rev: RESTITVTOR EXERCITI, Mars the aggressor on the left facing right, presents Aurelian the globe (..the world) with his right hand; Aurelian standing opposite on his right, left-facing * Mars holding a spear in left hand, Emperor receiving the globe with his right hand, holding scepter in his left hand.
Officina letter Γ below globe, between the warriors.
Exergue: XXI
Mint: Cyzicus
Struck: 274-275 AD.
Size: 24 mm.
Weight: 4.64 grams
Die axis: 0°
Condition: Quite superb, although with some effacing of the Legends on both sides.
Letter A effaced from [A]VRELIANVS, on the Obv.
Rev. shows – EX[ERC]ITI
In all, beautiful condition; superb, well-centered strike. Lovely universal bronze-gold patina, and excellent details.
Refs:*
Cohen 206
RIC Vi, 366F (s) Scarce, page 306
(Rated Scarce by RIC).
TiathenaFeb 02, 2005
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Domitian * Minerva with Owl, 81-96 AD. AR Denarius
Domitianvs * Minerva with Owl, 88 AD. Silver Denarius
" ~ My service to the state is listed here ~ "
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VI * Domitian, Laureate head right facing.
Rev: IMP XIIII COS XIIII CENS P P P – Minerva helmeted & armed right-facing, surmounting Rostrum, holding thunderbolt (or javelin) in right hand, arm raised to throwing position, and shield at the ready on left arm, her owl, facing, at her feet to the right.
Exergue: Occupied by capital-piece of rostrum column.
Mint: Rome
Struck: January-August 88 AD.
Size: 22 mm.
Weight: 2.96 grams
Die axis: 180°
Condition: Absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful bright, clear luster with tri-colored cabinet toning (rainbow effect) on the reverse.
Refs:*
RSC 236
RIC II, 108a
BMC 103(v)
Cohen 218(v)
Sear RCV I (2000), 2730(v), page 495
TiathenaFeb 02, 2005
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Caracalla, Silver Denarius "Mars, the defender" * 196-217 AD *
Caracalla, "Mars*, the defender."
AR Denarius
Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT - Laureate head right
Rev: MARTI PROPVGNATORI – Mars advancing left, holding spear and trophy
Mint: Rome
Struck: 213 AD
Size: 18 mm.
Weight: 4.5 grams(?)
Die axis: 180 deg.
RIC IVi, 223 (s) Scarce; Cohen 150; D. Sear II, 6819; pg. 521
SCARCE
* Olympian
TiathenaJan 30, 2005
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Licinius * Jupiter, Æ Follis - 313-315 AD.
Licinius * Jupiter, Bronze Follis
Obv: IMP LIC LICINIVS PF AVG * Laureate head right facing
Rev: IOVI CON - SERVATORI * Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand, and scepter in his left hand, with an Eagle holding a wreath in beak at his feet, to the right, Monogram A in the right field.
Exergue: SIS
Mint: Siscia
Struck: 313-315 AD.
Size: 21 mm.
Weight: 3.83 grams
Die axis: 0 degs.
Condition: Beautiful. Dark patina and great clarity in all. Much nicer in hand than the image shows.
Refs:*
The Roman Imperial Coinage, Vol. VII, 8
(RIC 8)
TiathenaJan 30, 2005
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Macrinus * Tyche, Marcianopolis, Moesia Inferior - Æ26, 217-218 AD.
Macrinus * Tyche, Marcianopolis, Moesia Inferior – Bronze, 26 mm.
Obv: AVT K OPE/\/\ICEVH MAKPEINOC Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: /\ MARKIANOPOLEITWN Tyche standing left, holding cornucopia in left hand/arm, and rudder in her right.
Exergue: (N/A)
Mint: Marcianopolis
Struck: 217-218 AD.
Size: 26 mm.
Weight: 10.42 grams
Die axis: 170°
Condition: Showing the wear of time and usage, a bit worn, but quite clear, strong & distinct images and a lovely brass-colored patina, slightly more-brown on the reverse with some small green-colored spots of oxidation, particularly around the upper form of Tyche.
Refs:*
Moushmov 527
SNGCop 221
TiathenaJan 28, 2005
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Caracalla * Hermes, Trajanopolis. 209-217 AD. Æ 17 As.
Caracalla * Hermes - Bronze Assarion.
Obv: AVT K M AVP CE ANTWNEINOC . Laureate bust right.
Rev: TPAIANOPOLEITWN. Nude Hermes standing facing, head turned left, holding purse in right hand partially extended, and caduceus in his left hand, traverse across left bicep; drapery over left arm.
Exergue: (N/A) Exergual line only.
Mint: Trajanopolis
Struck: 209-217 AD.
Size: 17 mm.
Weight: 3.62 grams
Die axis: 178°
Condition: Morphologically rough & somewhat worn, yet showing the strong, clear strike it received in creation. Good, clear, high relief on virtually all areas still intact. On the whole, stronger clarity than evidenced in the image.
Dark green patina & really quite lovely.
Rare.
Refs:*
BMC 10v
Moushmov 5049
TiathenaJan 26, 2005
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Licinius * Jupiter, 308-324 AD. Æ3 Follis
Licinius * Jupiter - Æ3 Bronze Follis 308-324 AD.
Obv: IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG * Radiate bust right, draped and cuirassed.
Rev: IOVI CONSERVATORI - Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on a globe and Eagle-tipped scepter, at feet, left, an eagle with wreath in beak, at right, a (headless?) captive * X over (Pi)(Gamma) in right field.
Exergue: Blank (or effaced, SMHB?)
Mint: Rome(? No mint mark: or Heraclea?)
Struck: 321-324 AD.
Size: 20 mm.
Weight: 2.56 grams
Die axis: 0 degs.
Condition: F+ Pleasing dark patina.
Refs:*
RIC VII 52, B (or variant).
TiathenaJan 24, 2005
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Commodus * Mt. Argaeus & Helios * Cappadocia, Caesarea * AR Didrachm
Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus – 177-192 AD
Obv: Commodus, Laureate bust, right facing. Legend: AY M AYP KOMO ANT (omega)NEINOC CE
Rev: Mt. Argaeus, surmounted by Helios, holding globe in right hand, scepter in left hand. Legend: Y (Pi)ATOC (Gamma) (Pi)AT (Pi)AT
Exergue: (Blank)
Mint: Caesarea
Struck: COS III 181-182 AD.
Size: ca. 20 mm.
Weight: ca. 4.0 grams
Die axis: 0 degs.
Condition: Beautiful, clear, bright & very lustrous
Refs:*
Metcalf 146c
Sydenham 370a
SNG Copenhagen 250
TiathenaJan 23, 2005
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Julian II, AE3 Heraclea 355-363 ADJulian II, 355-363 AD AE3 * Scarce
Obv: FL CL IVLI-NVS P F AVG - Helmeted, diademed bust left, cuirassed holding spear and shield.
Rev: VOT X MVLT XX – ("I promise ten years and perhaps twenty." Obv: D N) Within wreath on four lines; in exe: HERACL•A.
Mint: Heraclea, struck: Between November 3rd 361 and June 26th 363 AD. Workshop A
Size: (c) 20mm. Weight: 2.95 grams. Patina: Very dark green, near-black: beautiful. Grade: VF
RIC VIII, 106. Scarce, page 438 - LRBC #1908.3.55gTiathenaJan 23, 2005
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Commodus * Minerva with Owl - 183-184 AD. AR Denarius
Commodus * Minerva with Owl - 183-184 AD.
Silver Denarius
Obv: M COMMODVS ANTON AVG PIVS, laureate head of Commodus, facing right.
Rev: P M TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII PP, Minerva advancing right, brandishing a javelin in right hand and holding a shield in her left, with an owl at her feet, to right - facing.
Tribunician Power (Tribunicia Potestas) held nine times, Consular four times.
A handsome portrait of Commodus, with clear, sharp & high relief features.
Exergue: (Blank)
Mint: Rome
Struck: 183-184 AD.
Size: 19 mm.
Weight: 2.8 grams
Die axis: 180 degs.
Condition: Beautiful, bright, clear lustrous silver.
Refs:*
RSC 424
RIC III 72
BMC IV, 120
Sear Roman Coins & their Values (2000 Edition), #5668
TiathenaJan 22, 2005
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Dionysus * Dionysus, Maroneia * Thrace * AR Tetradrachm * After 148 BC
Dionysus / Front & Back, AR Tetradrachm, Maroneia
Obverse: Beautiful head of Dionysos* wreathed in ivy, right.
Reverse: Nude Dionysus standing left, holding cluster of grapes in right hand, and two narthex wands in his left hand; DIONYSO[Y] to his right; two monograms, one each to the left & the right; [T]WTHPOS, to the left (with test cut through the first letter)
Exe: MARWNIT[WN]
Weight: 16.0 grams
Size: 33 mm.
Sear Greek Coins and their Values:
Vol. 1, p.163, 1635
“After 148 BC (following the defeat of Andriscus and the organization of Macedonia into a Roman Province, the output of the great silver mines was sent to the Thracian mints of Maroneia and Thasos for conversion to coin)
B.M.C. 3, 48-63
These issues were imitated by the Danubian Celts of the interior.”
~ D. Sear, Ibid.
* Olympian
TiathenaJan 15, 2005
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Valentinian * Securitas, Æ 17, 364-375 AD
Obv: D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG; Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev: SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE; Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Exergue: SMNG(amma)
Mint: Nicomedia
Struck: 364-367 AD.
Size: 17 mm.
Weight: 3.3 grams
Die axis: 10 degs.
Condition: Very fine with great, high relief, little actual wear-impact and a lovely dark patina, with some copper-bronze color highlighting parts of the portrait.
Refs:*
RIC IX, 12b (s) Scarce, page 252
Cohen 57
TiathenaJan 14, 2005
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Antoninus Pius * Salus, Copper As, 138-161 AD
"May Pius' health and mind be preserved during his 4th Consulship"
Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XV - Laureate head right
Rev: SALVS AVG COS IIII S-C - Salus standing left, feeding snake rising from altar left, and holding a scepter
Exergue: Empty
Mint: Rome
Struck: 151-152 AD.
Size: 26.59 mm.
Weight: 8.88 grams
Die axis: 180 degs.
Condition: Very fine with a lovely dark patina.
Refs:*
RIC III, 900, pg. 138,
Cohen 729
TiathenaJan 14, 2005
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Hadrian * Salus, Æ Dupondis, 117-138 AD
Publius Aelius Hadrianus * Salus, Bronze Dupondis
Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III, radiate bust right, light drapery on far (left) shoulder.
Rev: SALVS PVBLICA / S C, Salus standing left, right foot on globe, holding patera in right hand, and rudder in her left.
Exergue: Empty
Mint: Rome
Struck: 117-138 AD.
Size: 26.56 mm.
Weight: 12 grams
Die axis: 180 degs.
Condition: Apparent in photo. Some unfortunate wear & perhaps some shock damage to the portrait face, but in all, a rather lovely bronze with good, clear strike on both sides.
Refs:*
Cohen 1358
Sear 2668
BMC 1237
RIC 604a
TiathenaJan 14, 2005
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Trajan * Victory, OPTIMO PRINC, Silver Denarius, 103-112 AD.
Trajan, 98-117 AD. Silver Denarius
Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, laureate head right, far shoulder draped.
Rev: COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, Victory standing left extending wreath & holding palm frond.
Exergue: Empty
Mint: Rome
Struck: 103-112 AD.
Size: 19.4 mm.
Weight: 3.41 grams
Die axis: 170 degs.
Condition: Beautiful, bright, clear luster
Refs:*
RIC II 128
BMCRE 328
RSC 74.
TiathenaJan 14, 2005
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Septimius Severus * Dea Caelestis Riding Lion * African 'Tour,' 206AD * AR Denarius
SEVERVS, Silver Denarius
When Septimius with his Imperial family took their tour of Rome's African possessions, most notably Carthage and Lepcis, in addition to many works of beautification, he also built a new aqueduct in Carthage and improved, with perhaps another, the water supply in Lepcis. This coin commemorates Septimius the indulgent benefactor, showing Dea Caelestis riding a lion which leaps over water cascading from the aqueduct.
Obv: SEVERVS PIVS AVG - Laureate head right
Rev: INDVLGENTIA AVGG - Dea Caelestis riding right on lion, leaping over water gushing from rock to the left, and holding a thunderbolt and scepter.
Exergue: IN CARTH
Mint: Rome
Struck: 204 AD.
Size: 19 mm.
Weight: 3.5 grams
Die axis: 0 degs.
Condition: Beautiful, bright clear luster
Refs:*
RIC IVi, p. 125, 266D
Cohen 222
D. Sear II, p. 459, 6285
TiathenaJan 14, 2005
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Geta * Trophy of Arms, Silver Denarius "The young prince" * 198-212 AD
Geta as Caesar, AR Denarius, "The young prince."
Obv: P SEPT GETA CAES PONT - Bare head bust, draped and cuirassed
Rev: PRINC IVVENTIS - Geta standing left holding branch and spear; behind him at right, trophy and shield.
Exergue: Empty
Mint: Rome
Struck: 200-202 AD
Size: 18 mm.
Weight: 3.82 grams
Die axis: 180 degs.
Condition: Exceptionally bright, clear luster.
Refs:*
RIC IVi, 18, page 316
Cohen 157
SEAR RCV II (2002), #7196, page 565
RCV 7196
BMCRE 198, 234
TiathenaJan 05, 2005
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Caracalla - Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Pius Bassianus * Equestrian, AR Denarius * 196-217 AD
Coin issue, celebration of Caracalla's invasion of Britain which would eventually culminate in his acclamation & title of, 'Britanicus.'
Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG - Laureate head right
Rev: PONTIF TR P XI COS III - the Emperor Caracalla in military attire, holding spear on horseback, right-facing, enemy kneeling before & below horse (worn from view), right hand raised as in supplication, also right-facing.
Exergue: PROF
Mint: Rome
Struck: 208 AD.
Size: 19 mm.
Weight: 3.4 grams
Die axis: 180 degs.
Condition: Beautiful bright, clear luster, despite some notable wear to the relief on the reverse.
Refs:*
RIC IVi, p. 228, 108 Scarce
Cohen 510
D. Sear II, 6874, p. 526
BMCRE 574
Hill 983
RSC 510
TiathenaJan 05, 2005
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C. Licinius Macer, Apollo-Vejovis * Minerva, Roman Republic, moneyer, AR Denarius Serratus"Rome is a state on the move, and growing stronger every day."
Obv: Diademed bust of Apollo-Vejovis, left; viewed from behind, brandishing thunderbolt, cloak over left shoulder.
No Legend.
Rev: Minerva driving a quadriga right, holding spear and shield. No Legend.
Exergue: C LICINIVS L[F] MACER
Mint: Rome
Struck: 84 BC.
Size: 21.4 mm.
Weight: 3.89 grams
Die axis: 180 degs.
Condition: Lovely, bright luster; minimal tarnish.
Refs:*
M. Crawford Vol. I, p. 370, 354/1, Vol. II, Pl. XLVI, 17
D. Sear I, p. 123, 274
Licinia 16
Sydenham, 732
RSC 16
TiathenaJan 02, 2005
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Julia Domna * Vesta, Silver Denarius * 193-217 AD.
Julia 'the Loyal' Felix Augusta * Vesta * AR Denarius
Obv: IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG, draped bust right
Rev: VESTA, Vesta standing left, holding palladium and scepter.
Mint: Rome
Struck: 213 AD.
Size: 19 mm.
Weight: 3.6 grams
Die axis: 180 degs.
Condition: Beautiful clear, bright luster.
Refs:*
RIC IV 390 (Antoninus Bassianus * Caracalla)
BMCRE 29 (same)
RSC 230
TiathenaJan 02, 2005
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Julia Maesa * Pietas Augusta, Silver Antoninianus 218-223 AD.
"Julia Maesa solemnly vows to take her position as Augusta with respect to Rome."
Obv: IVLIA MAESA AVG - Draped bust, right facing
Rev: PIETAS AVG - Pietas standing left, raising both hands up, grain basket in left arm & hand, to the left at feet, a lit altar
Mint: Rome
Struck: 218-222 AD.
Size: 19 mm.
Weight: 3.38 grams
Die axis: 180 degs.
Condition: Beautiful, clear, bright luster.
Refs:*
RIC IVii, 266, page 50
Ashmolean collection
SEAR RCV II (2002), #7755, page 631
TiathenaJan 02, 2005
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Larissa, Thessaly * Trihemiobol * 370-360 BC.
Obv: Nymph Larissa, front-facing slightly angled-left.
Rev: Grazing Thessalian horse, right-facing.
Exergue: [LA]R[ISAION] (worn illegible)
Mint: Larissa
Struck: ca. 370-360 BC.
Size: 10 mm.
Weight: 0.85 grams
Die axis: 90 degs.
Refs: *
Herrmann group VII, series B, pl. VI, 2
BMC Thessaly pg. 31, 75 var.
TiathenaJan 02, 2005
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