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Laureate head of emperor rightUncertain mint. Domitian (?). Æ 29. 1st century A.D. Obv: Inscription illegible. Outline of imperial bust right; countermark before. Rev: Worn smooth. Weight: 7.25 g. CM: Laureate head of emperor right, in oval punch, 7.5 x 9 mm. Howgego 109 sim (?). Note: Howgego 109 is noted as being a Cypriot countermark. Collection Automan.AutomanFeb 20, 2006
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Imperial head (Hadrian?) rightUncertain mint. Domitian (?). Æ 33. A.D. 81-96 (?). Obv: Inscription illegible. Laureate bust/head right; countermark before. Rev: Worn smooth. Weight: 19.36 g. CM: Laureate imperial head right (Hadrian?), in oval punch, 8 x 10 mm. Howgego 109 (1 pc). Howgego notes that 109 is probably a Cypriot countermark. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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Capricorn left in square punchMACEDON. Philippi. Claudius. Æ 16. A.D. 41-54. Obv: (TICLAV-AVG). Bare hear left; countermark on neck. Rev: Two priests/colonists ploughing right. Ref: RPC 1660. Axis: 180°. Weight: 4.43 g. CM: Capricorn left, in square punch, 3 mm. Howgego 303 (16 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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Bâ–ªAV in rectangular punchEPIRUS. Buthrotum. Nero. Æ 21 (As). A.D. 54-68. Obv: (NER)OCLAVDIV(SCAESARAVGGERM) or sim. Radiate head right; countermark on neck. Rev: (EXCONSENSVD, CCIB in ex) or similar. Butting bull right. Ref: RPC 1406 (or possibly 1403, 1408 or 1410). Axis: 180°. Weight: 5.38 g. CM: Bâ–ªAV in rectangular punch, 9 x 4 mm. Howgego 579 (19 pcs). Note: The countermark may possibly be read "Bvthrotvm Avgvsta". Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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Draped female bust rightUncertain mint. Uncertain emperor. Æ 28. Obv: Inscription illegible. Outline of laureate imperial bust right; countermark on head. Rev: Inscription illegible. Weight: 18.37 g. CM: Draped female bust right, in oval punch, 6 x 9 mm. Howgego - (?). Note: The bust resembles Faustina Sr., but may well depict another empress. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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OΔIΔ (monogram of) and Mâ–ªSTMACEDON. Stobi (?). Marcus Aurelius (?). Æ.A.D. 161-180 (?). Obv: Laur. bust r.; 2 CMs, (1) before face, (2) below chin. Rev: Outline of stg. deity. Axis: 165°. Weight: 8.80 g. Note: The attribution of the coin to Stobi is based on the attribution of one of the countermarks to that city and is by no means certain. CM(1): Monogram of "o" ontop of Δ directly followed by "I" ontop of Δ, in rectangular punch, 8 x 5 mm.Howgego 626 (7 pcs). Note: The CM reads "Odessus 4". Howgego suggests "Dionysopolis 4" as a possible alternate reading. CM(2): Mâ–ªST, in rectangular punch, 9 x 4 mm. Howgego 704 (2 pcs). Note: The two specimens noted by Howgego are from Commodus and Marcus Aurelius and were struck in Stobi. The CM may be read Municipium Stobensium. This combination of CMs is not recorded by Howgego. In fact, none of the coins listed with CM (1) or (2) bear more than one CM. CM (2) was applied before CM (1). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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PKA (monogram of)BITHYNIA. Calchedon. Claudius. Æ 24. A.D. 41-54 (likely struck late in that period). Obv: ...KΛAYΔIOYKAIΣAPO...TOΣ. Bare head left; countermark before neck. Rev: KAΛXAΔONIΩN. Laureate and draped bust of Apollo right; lyre at far shoulder. Ref: RPC 1787 (1 pc); Sear 438. Axis: 210°. Weight: 7.46 g. CM: Monogram of PKA, in rectangular punch, 3 x 6.5 mm. Howgego 632 sim. Note: Howgego 632 is applied to 12 coins of the Thracian king Rhoemetalces I. This countermark is similar, although with the letter "A" added. Could it possibly also be a reference to Rhoemetalces Caesar? RPC argues that Calchedon formed part of Rhoemetalces Kingdom of Thrace. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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NI in circular punchMYSIA. Miletopolis. Septimius Severus. Æ 35. A.D. 193-211. Obv: AVKAIΛCEÎ TICEOV-HPO(C?)Î EP(...) or sim. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; Countermark before bust. Rev: EÎ I(CTPAEVTVXOVCAΛEΞAN)ΛΘV (or sim.), MEIΛHTOÎ O/ΛITΩN in two lines in ex. Hermes, wearing petasos, seated left on rock, holding caduceus in right hand; left hand rests on rock. Ref: BMC - (14 same rev. for Commodus). Axis: 180°. Weight; 23.84 g.CM: NI in curcular punch, 10 mm. Howgego -. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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NikeBITHYNIA. Nicaea. Caracalla. Æ 27. A.D. 198-217. Obv: AYTâ–ªKâ–ªMâ–ªAVPHâ–ªANTΩNINOCâ–ªAYГ. Laureate head right; countermark on shoulder. Ref: ΦIΛAΔEΛ-ΦEIA-NIKAIEΩN. Caracalla (left) and Septimius Severus (right) clasping hands over low stool. Ref: BMC -. Axis: 195°. Weight: 12.68 g. CM: Nike advancing right, in circular punch, 8 mm. Howgego 254 (94 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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CAP/▪Δ‾, Serapis and bustLYDIA. Tripolis (?). Commodus (?). Æ 32. A.D. 175-177. Obv: Dr. bust r.; 3 CMs. Ref: SNG Aul -; SNG Cop -. Weight: 19.49 g. Note: The identif. of the coin is consistent with other specimens bearing cm (2), which are from Tripolis, bear the portrait of Faustina Jr., and are around 30 mm. CM(1): CAP, ▪Δ‾, in 2 lines, in oval punch, 10 x 9 mm. Howg. 561 (46 pcs). Note: The "dash" to the right of the Δ might indicate that the denom. is 4 1/2 assaria. This, and other denominational countermarks, were applied at Sardis to worn coins of other cities in w. Roman Asia, although not to Sardian coins (unless worn smooth). Appl. may have taken place during the sole reign of Gallienus, the reason being that coins bearing the portr. of Gallienus have been found cm'd, while a cm'd coin has been found bearing the cm of another city consistent with this date. CM(2): Hd of Serapis r., in modius, n circ. punch, 4 mm. How. 20 (3 pcs). CM(3): Bust in circ punch, 5 mm. How. 95 ? (2 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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TR (monogram of) or possibly ploughMACEDON. Philippi. Augustus. Æ 18 (Semis). 27 B.C.-A.D. 14. Obv: AVG. Bare head right. Rev: Two colonists ploughing right with two (?) oxen; countermark below oxen. Ref: BMC 86-88 (MYSIA. Parium); RPC 1656. Axis: 360°. Weight: 3.90 g. CM: Monogram of TR, in circular punch, 4.5 mm. Howgego 657 (4 pcs). Note: The monogram may refer to Troas, but may also be a stylized plough. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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TrophyCILICIA. Uncertain colonial mint. Octavian. Æ 19 (Semis). Ca 31-30 B.C. Obv: (P)RINCEPSFELIX. Bare head right; countermark on neck. Rev: COLONIA-(IVLIA-IIVIR). Two humpded oxen pulling plow to left; in field to left two monograms: (1) VE, (2) TER. Ref: RPC 4083. Axis: 270°. Weight: 5.59 g. Note: The mint has been the subject of some discussion. The monograms of the revers refer to the names of the duovirs. CM: Trophy in circular punch, 5 mm. Howgego - (3 pcs in RPC, though). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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Laureate (?) head rightSAMARIA. Uncertain mint (Caesarea Maritima?). Titus (?). Æ 20. 70s A.D. (?). Obv: Inscription illegible. Faint outline of imperial bust right; countermark on neck. Rev: Worn smooth. Weight: 7.59 g. CM: Laureate (?) head right, in rectangular punch, 3.5 x 4.5 mm. Howgego 135 (28 pcs). Note: Probably applied in Palestine. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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Laureate bust rightSYRIA or SAMARIA (?). Uncertain mint. Titus or Domitian (?). Æ 23. 70s-80s A.D. Obv: Inscription illegible. Faint outline of imperial bust right; countermark on head. Rev: Worn smooth. Weight: 10.78 g. CM: Laureate bust right, in rectangular punch, 4.5 x 6 mm. Howgego 133 ? (17 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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NYΣASAMARIA. Nysa-Scythopolis (?). Nero (?). Æ 21. A.D. 66/67 (?). Obv: (NEPWNKΛAYΔIOΣKAIΣAPΣEB...). Laureate head of Nero right; countermark on neck. Rev: (NYΣA, LPГ in field). Tyche standing left. Ref: RPC 4834 (?); Spojkerman 4 (?). Axis: 360° ? Weight: 8.46 g. Note: The identification of the coin is based on the countermark; all identifiable specimens listed by Howgego bearing this countermark are of Nero from Nysa-Scythopolis. CM: NYΣA, in rectangular punch, 11 x 4.5 mm. Howgego 555 (8 pcs). Note: The countermark was applied to valiadate coins of Nero. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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S (lunate sigma) in square punchUncertain mint. Uncertain emperor. Æ 28. Uncertain date. Obv: Faint outline of imperial bust right; countermark before. Rev: Deity (female?) standing facing, head turned left. Axis: 360°. Weight: 10.41 g. CM: S (lunate sigma) in square punch, 4.5 mm. Howgego 810 ? (1 pc). Note: Denominationa countermarks in rectangular punches are found of coins of Mysia, Troas and Aeolis, and were possibly applied in one city in that region. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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H in circular punchUncertain mint, possibly SAMARIA, Caesarea Maritima (Judaea Capta coinage). Titus (?). Æ 18. Early 70s A.D. (?). Obv: Inscription illegible. Outline of imperial bust right; countermark before. Rev: Worn smooth. Weight: 4.81 g. Note: The identification of the coin as belong to the Judaea Capta series depicting Titus is based on the countermark. CM: H in circular punch, 5 mm (punch may be broken). Howgego 832.1 (1 pc). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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Bust right, laureateCORINTHIA. Corinth. Antoninus Pius. Æ 26. A.D. 138-161. Obv: (ANTONI)NVS -(AVGPIVS). Laureate head right; Countermark before face. Rev: (CLI)-C-OR. Nike moving right. Ref: BMC -; SNG Cop -. Axis: 315°. Weight: 10.49 g.CM: Laureate bust right, in oval punch, 5 x 6 mm. Howgego 56 (89 pcs). Likely applied after circa A.D. 205. The vast majority of coins bearing this countermark are from Corinth. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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Large head rightUncertain mint. Æ 22. 1st century A.D. ? Obv: Inscription illegible. Outline of imperial bust right; countermark on bust. Rev: Worn smooth. Weight: 6.42 g. CM: Large head right, in rectangular punch, 7 x 9 mm. Howgego -. Collection AutomanAutomanJan 30, 2006
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Caracalla (?), head rightBITHYNIA. Nicomedia. Commodus. Æ 24. A.D. 177-192 (?). Obv: (...)VAN-TΩN(...) or similar. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: MH(TNEΩKOPΩN), NEIK(OMHΔ) in ex., or similar. Eagle standing left, head turned back, fighting with snake; prow in ex. Ref: SNG Cop 565 for reverse for Commodus Caesar. Defacement of portrait (damnatio). Axis: 195°. Weight: 9.82 g. CM: Laureate imperial head right (Caracalla?), in circular punch, 6.5 mm. Howgego 67 (48 pcs). Note: May have been applied because Caracalla spent his birthday 4/4 215 in Nicomedia. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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Laureate head of emperor rightUncertain mint. Domitian (?). Æ 29. 1st century A.D. Obv: Inscription illegible. Outline of imperial bust right; countermark before. Rev: Worn smooth. Weight: 7.25 g. CM: Laureate head of emperor right, in oval punch, 7.5 x 9 mm. Howgego 109 sim (?). Note: Howgego 109 is noted as being a Cypriot countermark. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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Head right (laureate)SAMARIA. Caesarea. Domitian. Æ 27. Circa A.D. 92. Obv: IMPCA-ESDOMITAVG-(GERMTRPXI). Radiate head right, with aegis; countermark before. Rev: (IMPXXI)COS(XVICENSPP). Palm-tree. Ref: RPC 2307. Axis: 30°. Weight: 15.10 g. CM: Laureate head right, in circular punch, 6.5 mm. Howgego 119 (18 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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Head of emperor right (possibly NE behind)SAMARIA. Neapolis. Domitian. Æ 24. A.D. 86/87 (year 15). Obv: (AYTOKPATΩPΔOMITIANOΣKAIΣAP)ΣEBAΣTOΣГEP or similar. Laureate head right; countermark on head. Rev: ΦΛAOYI-NEAÎ -(ΣAM) or similar in three lines, LEI beneath. Crossed cornucopiae. Ref: RPC 2224 (1 pc!). Axis: 180°. Weight: 14.24 g. Note: Since the second letter of the date line, although resembling an "E" rather than an "A", is heavily worn it is difficult to say wheather this coin was struck in year 11 (LAI) or year 15 (LEI) based solely on that letter. The obverse legend seems to end "ГEP", though, which is not the case on coins of year 11. The coins of year 15, though, are extremely rare. CM: Head of emperor right (possibly letters NE behind), in rectangular punch, 5 x 6 mm. Howgego 32 ? (7 pcs). Note: There does not seem to be space enough for the letters "NE" (which probably refer to Neapolis rather than Nerva) behind the head. Howgego 32 is, however, applied to most of these coins. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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A in rectangular punchSAMARIA. Neapolis. Elagabalus. Æ 22. A.D. 218-222. Obv: AVTKMAVPA-NTWNINOC. Laureade, draped and cuirassed bust right; countermark on neck. Rev: (ΦΛNEACÎ OΛCVPÎ AΛ). Mt. Gerzim, consisting of two rocky masses; the left surmounted by temple approached by stairway; the right has altar on summit. Ref: BMC 95; Sear GIC 3122. Axis: 30°. Weight: 11.38 g. CM: A in rectangular punch, 2 x 3 mm. Howgego 666 (37 pcs). Note: The "A" may stand for (Severus) Alexander. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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Head and galleySAMARIA. Caesarea Maritima (for province of Judaea) Titus (?). Æ 21. A.D. 71 to circa 73. Obv: Inscription illegible. Faint outline of imperial bust right; countermark (1) on head. Rev: Inscription illegible. Nike standing right, inscribing on shield; countermark (2). Ref: RPC 2311-2312(?). Axis: 360°. Weight: 6.21 g. CM(1): Laureate (?) head right, in rectangular punch, 4 x 4.5 mm. Howgego 135 (28 pcs). Note: The countermark is likely of Palestinian origin. CM(2): Galley, in rectangular punch, 5 x 3.5 mm. Howgego 409 (22 pcs). Note: The galley was an emblem of Legio X Fretensis. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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Head and galleySAMARIA. Caesarea Maritima (for province of Judaea). Titus (?). Æ 19. A.D. 71 to circa 73. Obv: Inscription illegible. Outline of bust right; countermark (1) before. Rev: Worn smooth; countermark (2). Ref: RPC 2311-2312 ? Weight: 6.98 g. CM(1): Laureate (?) head right, in rectangular punch, 4 x 4.5 mm. Howgego 135 (28 pcs). Note: The countermark is likely of Palestinian origin. CM(2): Galley, in rectangular punch, 5 x 4 mm. Howgego 409 (22 pcs). Note: The galley was an emblem of Legio X Fretensis. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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Head and galleySAMARIA. Caesarea Maritima (for province of Judaea). Titus (?). Æ 19. A.D. 71 to circa 73. Obv: Inscription illegible. Faint outline of imperial bust; countermark (1). Rev: worn smooth, countermark (2). Ref: RPC 2311-2312 ? Weight: 6.63 g. CM(1): Laureate (?) head right, in rectangular punch, 4 x 4.5 mm. Howgego 135 ? (28 pcs). Note: The countermark is likely of Palestinian origin. CM(2): Galley, in rectangular punch, 6 x 4 mm. Howgego 409 (22 pcs) or possibly 410 (15 pcs). Note: The galley was an emblem of Legio X Fretensis. The size of the countermark places it somewhere between 409 and 410. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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Bust right (laureate)SAMARIA. Sebaste. Julia Soemias or Julia Maesa. Æ 20. Obv: Draped bust right; countermark below chin. Rev: COLâ–ªLâ–ªSEPâ–ªSEB-(ASTE) or similar. Scene of rape of Persephone: Hades in galloping quadriga right, carrying Persephone in right arm, above horses Eros flying right; below overturned basket (?). Ref: BMC 16 or 18. Axis: 235°. Weight: 10.75 g. CM: Laureate (?) bust right, in rectangular punch, 4.5 x 6 mm. Howgego 141 (19 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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Head (male) rightJUDAEA. Ascalon. Claudius. Æ.A.D. 52/53 (?). Obv: (ΣE)BAΣ(-T)OΣ. Laureate head left; cuntermark on head. Rev: (AΣKAΛΩ, GNP BP to right). Tyche-Astarte standing left on prow, holding sceptre and aplustre; to left altar, to right dove. Ref: RPC 4887. Axis: 360°. Weight: 10.36 g. Note: It may be assumed that the coin depicts Claudius, since all four specimens noted by Howgego bearing this countermark are from that emperor. CM: Male head right, in rectangular punch, circa 8 x 10 mm. Howgego 143 (4 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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Dioscuri stg. facing, hld. spearsUncertain mint. Uncertain emperor. Æ 25. 2nd century A.D. (?). Obv: Inscription illegible. Faint outline of imperial bust; countermark. Rev: Worn smooth. Weight: 8.93 g. CM: Dioscuri standing facing, holding spears, in rectangular punch 7 x 9 mm. Howgego 250 ? (1 pc!). Note: The only "Dioscuri standing" countermark noted by Howgego is applied to an Ascalon bronze from Septimius Severus, dated A.D. 197. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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Standing figure hld staff (Poseidon?)SAMARIA. Uncertain mint (Sebaste, Caesarea Maritima?). Titus or Domitian. Æ 21. 70s-80s A.D. Obv: Inscription illegible. Faint outline of imperial bust right; 2 countermark: (1) before face, (2) on neck. Rev: Worn smooth. Weight: 6.78 g. CM(1): Standing figure, holding staff, in rectangular punch, 3 x 4 mm. Howgego 281 (5 pcs). Note: Possibly depicting Poseidon, symbolic of Legio X Fretensis. CM(2): possibly second application of same cm. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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KAI and laureate headSAMARIA. Caesarea Maritima. Nero. Æ 23. A.D. 68 (year 14 of the reign of Nero). Obv: (NEPΩNKAIΣAPΣEBAΣTOΣ). Laureate head right, star in front; countermark on head (1). Rev: (KAIΣAPIAHÎ POΣΣEBAΣTΩΛIMENI) or similar, LIΔ in field. Figure (Tyche?) standing left, holding human bust and standard; countermark (2) on figure. Ref: RPC 6842; Sear GIC 629. Axis: 360°. Weight: 10.49 g. CM(1): KAI in rectangular punch, 8 x 6 mm. Howgego 543 (18 pcs). Note: The countermark was probably applied in A.D. 68/68, before the city became colony under Vespasian, to validate coins of Nero. CM(2): Laureate head right, in circular punch, 4 mm. Howgego 115 (12 pcs). Note: Likely applied at the same time as countermark (1). In fact, Howgego notes that it may well be the case that all coins bearing countermark (1) also bear countermark (2) and vice-versa. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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IMP in rectangular punchBarbaric imitation of Asian AE As. Augustus. Æ 25. 1st century A.D. Obv: TΛVЗEVSV (blundered). Head right. Rev: Blundered inscription obliterated by countermark. Wreath. Large flan crack due to countermarking. Axis: 300°. Weight: 7.48 g. CM: IMP in rectangular punch, 10 x 5.5 mm. Imitation of imperial countermark. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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EIPH (monogram of)CILICIA. Irenopolis. Valerian. Æ 28 (8 Assaria). A.D. 253-256. Obv: AVTKΠΛI-(OVAΛEPIANOCCEB) or sim. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: I-PH(NOÎ O-ΛITWNΔC) or sim., H in field. Dionysus, holding thyrsos and kantharos, standing behind two panthers. Ref: SNG Aul 5597. Axis: 210°. Weight: 25.56 g. Note: This specimen is remarkably thick and heavy. The average for 87 specimens of this denomination noted by Ziegler (1993) is only 17.6 g. CM: Monogram of EIPH (?), in circular punch, 6 mm. Howgego 616 (7 pcs). Note: Likely applied after the city ceased issuing its own coins. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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X in square punchSYRIA: SELEUCIS & PIERIA. Antiochia ad Orontem. Augustus. Æ 28 (Large denomination). Circa A.D. 5/6-11/12. Obv: IM(Pâ–ªAVGVSTâ–ª-TRâ–ªPO)T. Laureate head right; countermark on head. Rev: SC within circle within laurel-wreath of eight leaves. Ref: RPC 4264. Axis: 360° (?). Weight: 13.88 g. CM: X in square punch, 4 mm. Howgego 729ii (51 pcs). Note: Countermark of the 10th legion Fretensis. May have been applied in connection with Trajan's Parthian campaign, although may just as well have been applied over a period of time. Since no countermarked coins are later than the reign of Domitian, likely the countermark was applied before the reign of Hadrian. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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LVIF and laureate (?) head rightSYRIA: SELEUCIS & PIERIA. Antiochia ad Orontem. Nero or Domitian. Æ 22. A.D. 65/66 (year 114; if Nero) or A.D. Obv: Illegible legends, laureated head left; 2 countermarks: (1) on head, (2) behind neck. Rev: SC within laurel-wreath of eight leaves. Ref: RPC 4298 (if Nero) or 2024 (if Domitian). Axis: 30°. Weight: 6.35 g. CM(1): LVIF in rectangular punch, 7 x 3 mm. Howgego 726 (12 pcs). Note: Countermark of the 6th Legion Ferrata. Applied only to the samaller denomination, primarily of the SC series. Likely applied at the same time as countermark (2), possibly in Palestine after the transfer of the Legion to Caparcotna in Judaea, where it is known to have been stationed after the Jewish revolt of 132-135 (and possibly even from around 123). CM(2): Laureate (?) head right, in square punch, 4 mm. Howgego 134 (11 pcs). Note: Also countermark of the 6th Legion Ferrata. Likely applied at the same time as countermark (1). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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Head rightPHOENICIA. Ptolemais (Akko). Claudius. Æ 22. A.D. 50/51 (year 11 of Claudius, year 99 in the era of Casarea). Obv: Uncertain inscription. Laureate head right; countermark on neck. Rev: ГEPMANIEΩ(NTΩNENÎ TOΛEM)AIΔI, (AI L) in field to left, Θ (QL) in field to right. Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia. Ref: RPC 4746 (6 pcs); Seyrig 25; Sear GIC 479. Axis: 360°. Weight: 9.17 g. CM: Male head right, in pentangular punch, 5 x 6.5 mm. Howgego 138 (21 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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KAI and laureate headSAMARIA. Caesarea Maritima. Nero. Æ 22. A.D. 68 (year 14 of the reign of Nero). Obv: (NEPΩNKAIΣAPΣEBAΣTOΣ). Laureate head right, star in front; countermark (1). Rev: (KA)IΣA(PIAHÎ POΣΣEBAΣTΩΛIMENI) or similar, LIΔ in field. Figure (Tyche?) standing left, holding human bust and standard; countermark (2) on figure. Ref: RPC 6842; Sear GIC 629. (Axis: 360°). Weight: 10.24 g. CM(1): KAI in rectangular punch, 8 x 5 mm. Howgego 543 (18 pcs). Note: The countermark was probably applied in A.D. 68/68, before the city became colony under Vespasian, to validate coins of Nero. CM(2): Laureate head right, in circular punch, 5 mm. Howgego 115 (12 pcs). Note: Likely applied at the same time as countermark (1). In fact, Howgego notes that it may well be the case that all coins bearing countermark (1) also bear countermark (2) and vice-versa. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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Head right (laureate)SAMARIA. Caesarea Maritima (for province of Judaea). Titus. Æ 24. A.D. 71 to circa 73. Obv: (AYTOKPTITOΣKAIΣAP). Laureate head right; countermark on neck. Rev: (IOYΔAIA-C-E-AΛWKYIAΣ). Captive, with arms tied behind back, crouching right to left of foot of trophy, shield to right of trophy. Ref: RPC 2313; Sear GIC 784. Axis: 330°. Weight: 12.57 g. CM: Laureate head (bust?) right, in rectangular punch, 5.5 x 6.5 mm. Howgego 133 (17 pcs). Note: The countermark may have been applied in Palestine. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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Head right (laureate)SAMARIA. Caesarea Maritima (for province of Judaea). Titus. Æ 24. A.D. 71 to circa 73. Obv: (AYTOKPTITOΣKAIΣAP). Laureate head right; countermark on neck. Rev: (IOYΔAIA-C-E-AΛWKYIAΣ). Captive, with arms tied behind back, crouching right to left of foot of trophy, shield to right of trophy. Ref: RPC 2313; Sear GIC 784. Axis: 330°. Weight: 10.84 g. CM: Laureate head right, in rectangular punch, 5.5 x 6.5 mm. Howgego 133 (17 pcs). Note: The countermark may have been applied in Palestine. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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Head right (laureate)SYRIA, SAMARIA, or JUDAEA (?).Uncertain mint. Uncertain Flavian (?) emperor. Æ 25. Circa A.D. 69-96 (?). Obv: Inscription illegible. Laureate head left; countermark on chin. Rev: Inscription illegible. Worn nearly smooth. Weight: 11.30 g. CM: Laureate head right, in rectangular punch, 5 x 6 mm. Howgego 132 (13 pcs) or Howgego 133 (17 pcs) ? Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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3 countermarks - A.Pius, Tyche and SAESYRIA: SELEUCIS & PIERIA. Laodiceia ad Mare. Trajan. Æ 26. A.D. 114-116 (year 162 or 163 in the era of Laodiceia). Obv: (AVTOKPNEPTPAIANOCAPICTKAICCEBΓEPΔAK) or similar. Laureate head right; 3 countermarks: (1) on neck, (2) before face, (3) on head. Rev: (IOVΛIEWNTWNKAI)-ΛAO(ΔIKEWNBΞP) or sim. Turreted bust of Tyche right, uncertain inscription in field to right. Ref: BMC 40-52 (?); Sear GIC 1080(v?). Axis: 360°. Weight: 8.37 g. CM(1): Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right, in oval punch, 4 x 6 mm. Howgego 113 (156 pcs). CM(2): Turreted bust of Tyche right, in oval punch, 4 x 5 mm (?). Howgego 203 ? (4 pcs). CM(3): SAE in rectangular punch, 8 x 4 mm. Howgego 572 (7 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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Antoninus Pius (head of)SYRIA: SELEUCIS & PIERIA. Laodiceia ad Mare. Antoninus Pius. Æ 25. A.D. 140/141 (year 188 in the era of Laodiceia). Obv: (AVTOKAITIAIΛIAΔPIA-NTΩNEINONC) or similar. Laureate head left; countermark on neck. Rev: IOVΛ(IE)WNTWN(K)-AIΛAOΔIKEWN, KO in field to left, HÎ P in field to right. Turreted and draped bust of Tyche left. Ref: BMC 64 (?); Sear GIC 1497. Axis: 330°. Weight: 9.77 g. CM: Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right, in oval punch, 4 x 5.5 mm. Howgego 113 (156 pcs). Note: Since the head is that of A. Pius and the latest countermarked coins were struck in A.D. 143/4, the countermarking can be dated to A.D. 143/4-161. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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CAГSYRIA: SELEUCIS & PIERIA. Laodiceia ad Mare. Septimius Severus. Æ 28. A.D. 193-198 (i.e. before Laodiceia became colony). Obv: (AYT)KAI(CEÎ )-CE(OYHPOC). Laureate head right; countermark bafore chin. Rev: IEYΛ-ΛAOΔI-CEOVHM-(HTPOÎ -OΛEΩ) or sim. in laurel-wreath. Ref: BMC 85 or 86. Axis: 360°. Weight: 15.04 g. CM: CAГ in rectangular punch, 6 x 3.5 mm. Howgego 581 (116 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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ΔAK in rectangular punchSYRIA: COELE SYRIA. Leucas. Trajan. Æ 22. A.D. 102/103 (year 55). Obv: (AY)KAINEP-TRAIA(NOCΔAK...) or similar. Laureate head right; countermark before. Rev: (ΛEYKAΔIWN)-KΛAYΔIEWN, EN in field. Emperor, holding sceptre, in quadriga galloping right. Ref: BMC 3; Sear GIC 1082. Axis: 30°. Weight: 9.16 g. CM: ΔAK in rectangular punch, 6 x 3 mm. Howgego 529 (43 pcs). Note: Interestingly, the title Dacicus is already part of the inscription of the coin. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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AΔPSYRIA: COELE SYRIA. Leucas. Trajan. Æ 20. A.D. 102/103 (year 55). Obv: AYKAINEP-TRAIA(NOCΔAK...) or sim.Laur. head right; CM on neck. Rev: (ΛEYKAΔIWN)-KΛAYΔIEWN, EN in field. Emperor, hld. sceptre, in quadriga galloping right. Ref: BMC 3; Sear GIC 1082. Axis: 30°. Weight: 6.52 g. CM: AΔP in rectangular punch, 5.5 x 3 mm. Howgego 511 (12 pcs). Note: Interestingly, no coins countermarks "AΔP" are also countermarked "ΔAK". "ΔAK" is clearly the more common of the two countermarks. The meaning of "AΔP" is uncertain. There are also coins of Macrinus from Leucas countermarked "AΔP", and Howgego therefore argues that it cannot refer to Hadrian. It seems odd, though, that issues of Trajan and Macrinus (but NONE of intervening emperors) should have been countermarked at the same time. If this really were the case, one would expect coins of Trajan to be heavily worn, which is not the case. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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AΔPSYRIA: COELE SYRIA. Leucas. Macrinus. Æ 27. A.D. 217 (year 254). Obv: (AV)KOÎ EMA-KPEINO(CCE). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; countermark behind. Rev: ΛE-VKAΔIΩN, (Δ N C) in ex. Emperor (?) in quadriga, galloping right. Ref: Sear GIC 2956. Axis: 360°. Veight: 15.97 g. CM: AΔP in rectangular punch, 5.5 x 3 mm. Howgego 511 (12 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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AΔPSYRIA: COELE SYRIA. Leucas. Macrinus. Æ 26. A.D. 217 (year 254). Obv: (AVK)OÎ EMA-KPEINOCCE. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; countermark on neck. Rev: (Λ)EV(KAΔIΩN), Δ N C in ex. Emperor (?) in quadriga facing. Ref: SNG Switzerland 2174 (var. obv. bust); Lindgren 2187 (?). Axis: 360°. Weight: 16.84 g. CM: AΔP in rectangular punch, 5.5 x 3 mm. Howgego 511 (12 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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Nike (x2), Asklepios, Elagabalus, and Goat (x2)CILICIA. Aegae. Caracalla (?). Æ 32. A.D. 198-217. Inscription illegible. Laureate head right; 4 countermarks: (1) on shoulder, (2) on head, (3) before face, (4) before neck.Inscription obliterated. Rev: Worn smooth; 2 countermarks. Weight:16.38 g. Note: The coin can be identified as being from Aegeae since this coin's countermarks were applied only to coins of that city. CM(1&5): Nike left, in circular punch, 6 mm. Howgego 258 (9 pcs). Note: The countermark was applied to both sides of all coins. CM(2): Bust of Asklepois right (?), in rectangular punch, 4 x 6 mm. Howgego 5 ? (1 pc). CM(3): Laureate bust right (Elagabalus), in oval punch, 4 x 7 mm. Howgego (11 pcs). Note: Likely applied during the reign of Elagabalus, since his coins were not countermarked. CM(4&6): Goat standing right (?), in roughly circular punch, 5 mm.Howgego 313 ? (7 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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Countermark of Aurelius and Verus (?)Uncertain mint, possibly PHOENICIA. Ptolemais (Akko)? Uncertain emperor, possibly Trajan. Æ 22. A.D. 98-117 (?). Obv: Inscription illegible. (Laureate head right?).Rev: Inscription illegible. (Tyche seated right?); countermark. Weight: 9.39 g. CM: Two facing bearded busts (Aurelius and Verus?), in rectangular punch, 6 x 4.5 mm. Howgego 50 ? (2 pcs). Note: Howgego 50 is the only countermark resembling this one, although the identification is uncertain. The speciment illustratd by Howgego, is also heavily worn, though. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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Bust and Nike leftUncertain mint, possibly SYRIA. Uncertain emperor, possibly Trajan. Æ 24.1st century A.D. Obv:Inscription illegible.Outline of imperial head; 2 countermarks: (1) to left of head, on neck. Rev: Worn smooth. Weight: 9.62 g. CM(1): Laureate imperial bust right, in roughly rectangular punch, 5 x 7 mm. Howgego 133 ? (17 pcs). CM(1): Winged figure of Nike walking left, holding wreath in extended hand, in rectangular punch, 4.5 x 6 mm. Howgego -. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 30, 2006
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Tyche (turreted bust of)MESOPOTAMIA. Rhesaena. Trajan Decius. Æ 26. A.D. 249-251. Obv: AVTKAIГAIMECKVTPAΔE(KIOCCEB). Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust left; countermark on head. Rev: CEÎ KOΛPHCAINHCIWNLIIIP. Founder ploughing right with two oxen; eagle in field above; wreath between two palm-branches (?) in ex. Ref: BMC 15. Axis: 360°. Weight: 13.40 g. CM: Turreted bust of Tyche right, in circular punch, circa 7 mm. Howgego 209 (5 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 27, 2006
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KAP (monogram of)SYRIA: SELEUCIS & PIERIA. Antiochia ad Orontem. Augustus. Æ 27 (Large denomination, dupondius?). 5/4 B.C. (year 27). Obv: IMPâ–ª(AVGVSTâ–ª)-TRâ–ªPOT. Laureate head right; countermark on chin and neck. Rev: SC within circle within laurel-wreath of eight leaves. Ref: RPC 4247. Axis: 15°. Weight: 16.15 g. CM: Monogram of KAP, crescent above, in square punch, circa 9 x 8 mm. Howgego 607 (8 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 27, 2006
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Athena (standing)SYRIA: SELEUCIS & PIERIA. Antiochia ad Orontem. Nero. Æ 20 (Medium denomination, as?). A.D. 66-68. Obv: (IMNERCLAVCAESAR) or similar. Laureate head right; countermark on neck. Rev: SC within circle within laurel-wreath of eight leaves. Ref: RPC 4297, 4308, 4310 or 4312. Axis: 360°. Weight: 7.13 g. CM: Athena standing right, holding spear and shield, in rectangular punch, 3.5 x 5.5 mm. Howgego 245 (139 pcs). Note: May be an imperial countermark due to Domitian's association with Athena/Minerva, likely applied between A.D. 83-96 in Antioch. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 27, 2006
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CornucopiaeSYRIA: SELEUCIS & PIERIA. Antiochia ad Orontem. Domitian. Æ 26 (Large denomination, dupondius?). A.D. 81-83. Obv: IMPDO(MITI)-ANVSC(AESAVG). Laureate head left; countermark (1) on shoulder, countermark (2) to right of bust. Rev: S C, Δ beneath, all within laurel-wreath. Ref: RPC 2023. Axis: 360°. Weight: 14.73 g. CM: Cornucopiae containing two bunches of grapes, in circular punch, 7 mm. Howgego 402 (3 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 27, 2006
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BucraniumSYRIA: SELEUCIS & PIERIA. Antiochia ad Orontem. Trajan. Æ 24 (As). A.D. 115/116 (?). Obv: IMPCAESNERTRAIANOOPTIMOAVGGE(RM). Radiate and draped bust right; Countermark behind. Rev: DAC(PARTH)ICO(PMTRPOTXXCOSVIPP) or similar. SC in laurel-wreath. Ref: RIC 644 or 647 (?). Axis: 180°. Weight: 7.39 g. CM: Bucranium, in circular punch, 6 mm. Howgego 294 (23 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 27, 2006
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CCO (?),CAГ and ArtemisSYRIA: SELEUCIS & PIERIA. Laodiceia ad Mare. Domitian. Æ 25. A.D. 84/85 (year 132). Obv: (ΔOMETIANΩKAICAPICEBACTΩГEPMANIKOΩ, BΛP in front of bust) or similar. Laureate head left; 3 countermarks: (1) before face, (2) on neck, (3) on neck, on top of (2). Rev: (IOYΛIEΩNTΩN)-KAI-(ΛAOΔIKEΩN), or similar, uncertain letters in field. Veiled and turreted bust of city-goddess right. Ref: RPC 2027-2030. Axis: 30°. Weight: 8.45 g. CM(1): CCO (?) in shaped punch, 6 x 3 mm. Howgego -. Note: May be a blundered variant form of Howgego 586, which reads "COL". CM(2): CAГ in rectangular punch, 6 x 3.5 mm. Howgego 581 (116 pcs). CM(3): Artemis, bust right, quiver over shoulder, in rectangular punch, 3.5 x 5 mm. Howgego 181 (15 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 27, 2006
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Female bust right (with kalathos?)SYRIA: DECAPOLIS. Bostra. Commodus. Æ 19. A.D. 166-177 (as Caesar). Obv: (ΛAYPKOM)KA-ICAYTVIOΓEP. Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right; Countermark on shoulder. Rev: (NETPA)-IABOC(T). Bust of Athena (Tyche?) right, wearing crested helmet. Ref: Spijkerman 26(obv)/27(rev). Axis: 330°. Weight: 6.31 g. Note: This combination of obv. and rev. inscpriptions was not known to Spijkerman. CM: Female (?) bust wearing Kalathos (or similar), in oval punch, 5 x 7 mm. Howgego -. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 26, 2006
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Herakles (bearded head right)SYRIA: DECAPOLIS. Philadelphia. Titus. Æ 23. A.D. 80/81 (year 143). Obv: (AYTOKPATΩP-TITOCKAICAP). Laureate head right; countermark below chin. Rev: (ΦIΛAΔEΛΦEΩN-LГMP). Laureate head of Herakles (Domitian) right. Ref: RPC 2106; BMC 4; Spijkerman 9; Rosenberger 7. Axis: 330°. Weight: 9.31 g. CM: Bearded head of Herakles right, in circular punch, 7 mm. Howgego 17 (20 pcs). Note: Likely countermarked in connection with next issue of city under Hadrian. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 26, 2006
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Caracalla (head of)BITHYNIA. Nicomedia. Marcus Aurelius. Æ 24. A.D. 161-169. Obv: (AYTKAIM)AVP-ANTΩ(NINOC). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; countermark on neck. Rev: (AVTKAIΛ)AVP-OYHP(OCNIKOM). Head of Lucius Verus right. Ref: SNG Aul 761; BMC 23; Sear GIC 1703. Axis: 195°. Weight: 8.59 g. CM: Laureate head of emperor right, in circular punch, 6.5 mm. Howgego 67 (48 pcs). Note: May have been applied because Caracalla spent his birthday 4/4 215 in Nicomedia; Other specimens have the countermark applied to the reverse, but this coin has an imperial portrait on both sides, so the rev-obv. distinction may not have been an easy one for the person applying the countermark. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 26, 2006
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Tyche (turreted head right)PHOENICIA. Sidon. Elagabalus. Æ 25. A.D. 218-222. Obv: IMPCAEMAV(RANTONINVSAVG) or similar. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; countermark before face. Rev: COLAVR-RIA-METRO, SID in ex. Car of Astarte on two wheels with four columns supporting roof; within spherical object (Baetyl), inverted crescent above, two uncertain figures at base. Ref: BMC 255 for rev. Axis: 195°. Weight: 10.97 g. Note: Howgego 205 was apparently only applied to coins of Elagabalus. CM: Turreted head of Tyche right, in rectangular punch, 5 x 6 mm. Howgego 205 (7 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 26, 2006
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Car of AstartePHOENICIA. Sidon. Severus Alexander. Æ 24. A.D. 222-235. Obv: (IMPCA)EMAVRSE-(VALEXANDR). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; countermark behind neck. Rev: COLAVR-RIA-ME(TRO), SID in ex. Car of Astarte on two wheels with four columns supporting roof; within spherical object (Baetyl), two uncertain figures at base. Ref: BMC 318-319 (var. obv. leg. breaks). Axis 360°. Weight: 9.49 g. CM: Car of Astarte, in rectangular punch, 4 x 5 mm. Howgego 396i (53 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 26, 2006
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Car of AstartePHOENICIA. Sidon. Severus Alexander. Æ 24. A.D. 222-235. Obv: (IMPCAEMAV)RSE-VALE(XANDR). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; countermark before face. Rev: COLAVR-(RIA-MET)RO, SID in ex. Car of Astarte on two wheels with four columns supporting roof; within spherical object (Baetyl), inverted crescent above, two uncertain figures at base. Ref: BMC 318-319 (var. obv. leg. breaks). Axis: 165°. Weight: 9.26 g. CM: Car of Astarte, in square punch, 4.5 mm. Howgego 396i (53 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 26, 2006
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Г (incised)PISIDIA. Ariassus. Julia Mamaea. Æ 25. A.D. 222-235. Obv: IOVΛIAMA-MEAC(EB...). Diademed and draped bust right; Incises countermark before. Rev: (A)PIACC(EΩN). Dioscuri standing naked, each infront of a horse, holding a spear; above star in crescent. Ref: BMC -; SNG France (3) -; SNG Aul -. Axis: 195°. Weight: 9.29 g. CM: Г (incised), incuse, 4 x 6 mm. Howgego 778 (11 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 26, 2006
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X in square punchPHOENICIA. Sidon. Civic. Æ 15. Time of Claudius-Nero (?). Obv: Veiled and turreted head of Tyche right; countermark on head. Rev: (...) ΞP (...) uncertain inscription, although may read L(?)ΞP-ΣIΔΩNOΣ-ΘEAΣ. War galley. Ref: RPC 4589-4591 (?). Axis: 360°. Weight: 2.74 g. CM: X in square punch, 3 mm. Howgego 735i (12 pcs). Note: Countermark of the 10th legion Fretensis. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 26, 2006
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Lambda-shaped letterARABIA or PHENICIA (?). Uncertain mint. Uncertain emperor. Æ 21. 1st-2nd Century A.D.(?). Obv: Inscription illegible. Imperial bust right. Rev: Inscription illegible. City goddess seated right. Axis: 360°. Weight: 6.58 g. CM: Lambda-shaped letter with horizontal on top, dot on either side, in oval punch, 6.5 x 5 mm . Howgego -. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 26, 2006
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Δ on GETA, AE20 ARABIA PETRAEA.ARABIA PETRAEA. Petra. Geta. Æ 20. A.D. 198-209 (as Caesar). Obv: (...)Î CE(...)-(ГETACKAICAP) or similar. Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right; countermark before. Rev: AΔ(PI-Î EP)TA-MHT. Within distyle temple, Tyche seated left, holding small stele in extended right hand, holding trophy in left hand. Ref: Spijkerman 51. Axis: 330°. Weight: 7.75 g. CM: •Î”• in circular punch, 5.5 mm. Howgego 801 (19 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 26, 2006
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Head right (laureate, possibly Titus?)SYRIA: DECAPOLIS. Antiochia ad Hippum. Nero. Æ 18. A.D. 67/68 (year 131). Obv: (NEPΩ)N-KA(IΣAP). Laureate head right, crescent before (not visible); countermark on lower part of bust. Rev: (IÎ Î H)NΩ(N), (AΛP) below. Horse standing left. Ref: Spijkerman 2a; RPC 4808 (5 pcs). Axis: 15°. Weight: 6.86 g. CM: Laureate (?) head right, in largely oval punch, 6 x 7.5 mm. Howgego 121 (8 pcs). Note: Howgego suggests that the countermarking was contemporary with the next issue of coins under Titus. None of the coins of Titus (or subsequent emperors) are countermarked. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 25, 2006
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Herakles (bearded bust right)SYRIA: DECAPOLIS. Abila. Marcus Aurelius. Æ 24. A.D. 162/163 (year 226). Obv: (AY)TKAICM-AYPANT(AYΓ). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; Countermark on shoulder. Rev: CEABIΛHNWNIAAΓ▪KOIâ–ªCY, (Sâ–ªKC) in ex. Nude Herakles seated left on rock, holding club. Ref: Spijkerman 3; BMC - (no coins of Abila!). Axis: 360°. Weight: 10.16 g. CM: Herakles, bearded bust right, in oval punch, 6 x 8 mm. Howgego 16 (7 pcs). Note: As this coin indicates, Howgego is incorrect in his claim that the countermark was applied only to the coins of Lucius Verus. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 25, 2006
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Δ, 6-pointed star and NikeCILICIA. Ninica-Claudiopolis. Maximinus I. Æ 28. A.D. 235-238. Obv: (...MA)XIMINVΓP(A)UTΛ or similar. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; 4 countermarks: (1) before face, (2) on shoulder; (3) before chest, (4) behind neck. Rev: (C)-OLN-(I)NI-CLAUΔ. Colonist ploughing behind two oxen, in background vexillum, star before colonist. Ref: BMC 8 (var. obv. leg.). Axis: 210°. Weight: 10.70 g. CM(1): Six-pointed star, incuse, 6 mm from point to point. Howgego 451 (45 pcs). CM(2): Δ containing dot, all within circle; circular punch, 6 mm. . Howgego 669 (49 pcs). Note: Not likely to be a denominational countermark. CM(3-4): Nike right, in oval punch, c. 5 x 8 mm (not certain!). Howgego 262 (34 pcs). Note:The sequence of application appears to have been (1) Δ in circle (669), (2) six-pointed star (451), and (3) Nike (262). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 25, 2006
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Eagle and Δ containing dotCILICIA. Ninica-Claudiopolis. Maximinus I. Æ 25. A.D. 235-238. Obv: I-MPMAXIMINVΓPI. Laureate head right; Countermark (1) on head.Rev: COL(N)-INICAU. Turreted and draped bust of Tyche/City right; Countermark (2) on bust. Ref: BMC 11-12 (var. rev. leg.). Axis: 180°. Weight: 8.93 g. CM(1): Eagle standing right with head left, in shaped punch, c. 4 x 6 mm. Howgego 338 (11 pcs). CM(2): Δ containing dot, all within circle; circular punch, 6 mm (not certain). Howgego 669 ? (49 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 25, 2006
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Δ containing dotCILICIA. Ninica-Claudiopolis. Maximinus I. Æ 23. A.D. 235-238. Obv: (IMP)MAXIMINVΓPI. Laureate head right; Countermark on neck. Rev: NI-NI-CL-Ω-ΩΔ. Two vexilla. Ref: BMC -. Axis: 180°. Weight: 6.92 g.CM: Δ containing dot, all within circle; circular punch, 6 mm. Howgego 669 (49 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 25, 2006
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Δ and KA (monogram of)CILICIA. Seleuceia ad Calycadnum. Severus Alexander. Æ 28. A.D. 222-235. Obv: AVâ–ªKâ–ªMâ–ªAVPâ–ªCEOVHPAΛEZA-NΔPO. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; 2 countermarks: (1) on chest, (2) partly under (1). Rev: CEΛE(-YKEΩN)KAΛY-KA-ΔNΩ. Tyche of Seleuceia seated left on rock in distyle shrine, holding grains; river-god Calycadnus swimming left below. Ref: BMC -; SNG Levante Supp. 196 (same obv. die, var. rev. leg.). Axis: 195°. Weight: 9.91 g. CM(1): Δ containing dot, in triangular punch, 6 x 5 mm. Howgego 670 (206 pcs). Note: Not likely to be a denominational countermark. CM(2): Monogram of K and A, in shaped punch, 4 x 5 mm. Howgego 618 (52 pcs). Note: The countermark likely refers to Calycadnum. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 25, 2006
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Bull standing rightSYRIA: SELEUCIS & PIERIA. Nicopolis Seleucidis. Philip Sr. Æ 29. A.D. 244-249. Obv: AVTKMIOV-ΛIΦIΛIÎ Î O(CC)E. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; Countermark before face. Rev: NEIKO(Î OΛEI)-TWNCEΛEVKI(ΔO?) or sim., IO(?) in ex. Nemesis standing left within distyle temple, left hand raised to her head; lit altar to right, crossed cornucopiae and wheel to left. Ref: BMC - (only 3 coins of this city); Lindgren 2110a (?). Axis: 360°. Weight: 13.23 g. CM: Bull standing right, in oval punch, 8 x 5.5 mm. Howgego 296 (2 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 25, 2006
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KA (monogram of)Uncertain mint. Æ 26. 1st century A.D. (?). Obv: Outline of female (?) imperial bust; Countermark (1) on neck. Rev: Worn smooth; Countermark (2). Weight: 7.92 g. CM(1-2): Monogram of KA, in circular punch, 4.5 mm. Howgego -. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 25, 2006
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Bust right (?) and star in crescentCAPPADOCIA. Caesarea. Elagabalus. Æ 35. A.D. 220/221. Obv: (AYTKMAYPHΛIANTWNEINOCCEB) or sim. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; 2 countermarks, both before bust. Rev: (MHTPOÎ OΛ or similar)-KAICAPIA, NEΩKOPON/(ETГ) in two lines in ex. Tyche seated left on throne, holding cornucopia and agalma of Mt. Argaeus (?), on either side urn with palm-branch. Ref: SNG Cop -; SNG Aul - (6502 for obv.). Axis: 360°. Weight: 24.98 g. CM(1): Bust right (?), in circular punch, 5 mm. Howgego (?). CM(2): six-pointed star in crescent, in circular punch, 5.5 mm. Howgego -. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 25, 2006
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Tyche (bust of)CAPPADOCIA. Caesarea. Severus Alexander. Æ 26. A.D. 222/223 (year 1). Obv: AVKMAVCEOVAΛEZANΔPO. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; Countermark on neck. Rev: (MHTP)OÎ -KAICAPI, ETA on base of altar. Agalma of Mt. Argaeus placed on altar. Ref: BMC 297 (var. obv. leg.). Axis: 330°. Weight: 10.55 g. CM: Veiled and turreted bust of Tyche right, in circular punch, 6.5 mm. Howgego 208 sim. Note: The 10 coins attributed to this group are all from Edessa. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 25, 2006
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5-pointed starSYRIA: COMMAGENE. Zeugma. Antoninus Pius. Æ 20. A.D. 138-161. Obv: AYT(OKAITIANAΔPIANTWNEINOCCE) or similar. Laureate head right; Countermark on neck. Rev: (ZEV)-ГMA-(TWN), (A) in upper field to left (?). Tetrastyle temple, with periobolos containing grove, and having on right and left a collonade and in front a portico or panelled wall of two stories. Ref: BMC 1 (obv. or sim.)/2 (rev.; var. leg. breaks, though). Axis: 360°. Weight: 6.03 g. Note: The meaning of the numerals on the reverse is not known, but may indicate issue. CM: 5-pointed star, in roughly square punch with rounded corners, 4 mm. Howgego 453 var. (32 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 25, 2006
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Nike rightBITHYNIA. Nicaea. Julia Domna. Æ 31. A.D. 193-217 (struck around A.D. 200?). Obv: (IOVΛIA-CEBACTH)?. Draped bust right; Countermark behind neck. Rev: (CEOVHPEIAΦIΛAΔEΛΦEIA?), NIKAIEΩN beneath. Head of Caracalla to right, facing head of Geta to left. Ref: BMC -; SNG Aul -; SNG Cop -. Axis: 210°. Weight: 20.41g. CM: Nike standing right, in oval punch, 7 x 8 mm. Howgego 254 (94 pcs). Note: The Nike probably referred to the city and not a specific victory. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 25, 2006
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Asklepios, hld. serpent-staffPHRYGIA. Acmoneia. Nero. Æ 20. Circa A.D. 65. Obv: (NEPWNACE)BACTOИ-AKMONE(IC). Laureate head right, aegis on chest; above crescent; beneath winged caduceus (not visible); Countermark before. Rev: (CEP)OYHNIOYKAÎ ITWNO(CKAIIOYΛIACCEOYHPAC), EÎ I APX TO Г in field to right. Zeus enthroned left, in right extended hand holding phiale over owl, resting left arm on sceptre. Ref: BMC 43; SNG Cop 29; RPC 3176. Axis: 330°. Weight: 4.27 g. Magistrate: L. Servinius Capito (archon). Third issue. CM: Asklepios standing, holding serpent-encircled staff, in rectangular punch, 4.5 x 9 mm. Howgego 241 (12 pcs). Note: There was a local cult of Asklepios. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 25, 2006
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Axe, double-headedPHRYGIA. Eumeneia. Agrippina Jr. Æ 17. A.D. 54-59 (?). Obv: AΓPI(Î Î INA-ΣEBA)ΣTH. Draped bust right; Countermark behind. Rev: (BAΣΣAK)ΛEΩNOΣ-(EVMENEΩN). Kybele enthroned left, holding phiale in right hand streched out, left arm resting on drum. Ref: BMC 44-46; Sear GIC 536; RPC 3151. Axis: 360°. Weight: 2.80 g. Magistrate: Bassa Kleonos archierea. CM: Axe, double-headed, with serpent around the handle, in rectangular punch, c. 4 x 6 mm. Howgego 374 (11 pcs, 2 of which from Agrippina Jr.). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 25, 2006
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Winged thunderbolt and EagleCILICIA. Diocaesarea. Caracalla. Æ 31. A.D. 193-211. Obv: AYTOKâ–ªKAIC-Mâ–ªAYPANT(Ω)NEINOCâ–ªCEB. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; 2 countermarks, both before bust. Rev: (AΔPΔIOKAIC)-AP-(EΩN). Athena in quadriga to left, in raised right hand thunderbolt, shield in left hand. Ref: BMC 10; Sear GIC 2625; SNG Aul 5544; SNG France (2) 871. Axis: 45°. Weight: 19.27 g. CM(1): Winged thunderbolt, in oval punch, 4 x 5.5 mm. Howgego 469 (39 pcs). CM(2): Eagle to front, head left, in oval punch, 5 x 7 mm. Howgego 337 (43 pcs). Note: The two countermarks were both cult objects of Zeus and were applied together, apparently not on coins struck later than the reign of Septimius Severus. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 25, 2006
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Athena (helmeted bust right)CILICIA. Flaviopolis. Domitian. Æ 26 (2 Assaria). A.D. 89/90 (year 17 of era of Flaviopolis). Obv: (ΔOMET)IANOC-KAICAP. Laureate bust right; Countermark before neck. Rev: (Φ)ΛAYI-OÎ OΛEI-TWN-ETOYCZ(I). Laureate and draped bust of the Dioskuri face to face, each with star on forehead. Ref: BMC 1; Sear SGI 861; SNG Levante 1529; RPC 1756. Axis: 360°. Weight: 10.51 g. CM: Helmeted bust of Athena right, in rectangular punch, 4 x 6 mm. Howgego 190 (21 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 25, 2006
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Male head right (laureate)CILICIA. Irenopolis. Caracalla. Æ 21 (1 1/2 Assaria). A.D. 216/217 (year 165). Obv: AVTOKPATΩ-ANTΩNEINOC. Laureate bust right, countermark before face. Rev: EIPH-NO(Î O)ΛI(TW)Nâ–ªEΞP. Bearded head of Herakles right, club before. Ref: BMC 10 var.; Sear 2628 var. Axis: 180°. Weight: 6.78 g. Note: Nineteen pieces of this size depicting Caracalla noted by Ziegler (1993). CM: Laureate male head right, in circular punch, 5 mm. Howgego 105 (26 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 25, 2006
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Male head rightCILICIA. Irenopolis. Severus Alexander. Æ 31 (5 Assaria?). A.D. 222-235 (can probably be dated more precisely). Obv: AVTKMAVPCEO(YHPOCAΛEΞANΔPOC or similar). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; Countermark before face. Rev: EIPHNO(...).Tyche, to right, seated left on rock; to left figure standing raising wreath (?) towards Tyche; beneath river-god swimming. Ref: BMC -. Axis: 360°. Weight: 19.32 g. Note: Ten pieces of this size depicting Severus Alexander noted by Ziegler (1993). CM: Laureate male head right, in oval punch, 4.5 x 6 mm. Howgego 105 (26 pcs). Of the 26 pieced noted by Howgego, 16 are of Severus Alexander. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 25, 2006
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Standing figure hld. staff (or similar)CILICIA. Irenopolis. Valerian. Æ 28 (8 Assaria). A.D. 254/255 (year 203). Obv: AVTKΠΛI-(OVAΛEPIANC). Radiate and draped bust right; Countermark before. Rev: IPENOÎ OΛITWN, ΓC in ex. Hygieia to left facing right, feeding serpent; Asklepios to right, facing left, resting on serpent-staff. Ref: Sear GIC 4495 var. Axis: 30°. Weight: 20.60 g. CM: Standing figure, holding staff, palm-branch or similar object in left hand, uncertain object (patera?) in right hand.Howgego -. Note: Does not resemble Howgego 270, which is described as Tyche (?). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 25, 2006
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BranchCILICIA. Mallus. Domitian. Æ 23 (Assarion?). A.D. 81-96. Obv: AYTOKPATWPΔOMI-TIANOC. Laureate head right; Countermark before. Rev: MAΛΛΩTΩN, IOY/AΓA in two lines in field to left. Tyche seated right, holding ear of corn; beneath two river-gods swimming left and right. Ref: BMC -; RPC 1738 (2 pcs); Levante 1271; Lindgren 1543A. Axis: 360°. Weight: 7.07 g. Note: Ziegler (1993) notes 6 coins of Domitian from Mallus. RPC only notes two specimens of this type. CM: Branch in oval punch, 3 x 4 mm. Howgego -. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 25, 2006
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Nike (x 3) and 6-pointed starCILICIA. Ninica-Claudiopolis. Severus Alexander. Æ 35. A.D. 222-235. Obv: IMPCMAVRSEVERALE(XANΔER). Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; 4 countermarks, (1-3) on bust, (4) before bust. Rev: IVLMAMAEAAVGNINICACLAV. Draped bust of Mamaea right. Ref: BMC 6; Sear GIC 3389; SNG France 2:788 (same dies); Ex Künker (Auction 83, No 1128, 20030617, Euro 140). Axis: 210°. Weight: 21.33 g. CM(1-3): Nike right, in oval punch, c. 5 x 8 mm. Howgego 262 (34 pcs). CM(4): Six-pointed star, incuse, 6 mm from point to point. Howgego 451 (45 pcs). Collection Automan.AutomanJan 25, 2006
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Nike leftCILICIA. Epiphaneia. Septimius Severus. Æ 36. A.D. 193/194 (year 261). Obv: (...ΛCEÎ CEV)-HPONÎ (EPCEB). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; Countermark before chin. Rev: (I)ΔOMNANCE(B-N)EÎ I(ΦANEΩN), A in field to left, (ΞC) in field to right. Draped bust of Domna right. Ref: BMC -; SNG France (2) 2399. Axis: 195°. Weight: 30.27 g. CM: Nike advancing left (?). Howgego 259 ? (2 pcs). Note: The two pieces noted by Howgego have punches that differ in size, and Howgego notes that they may not represent one group. The identification of the countermark as representing Nike is also uncertain. Indeed, the Nike on this specimen appears to be advancing left rather than right. Collection Automan.AutomanJan 23, 2006
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Nike and Prize crown (x 3)CILICIA. Hieropolis-Castabala. Caracalla. Æ 31. Struck circa A.D. 200. Obv: AVTKAIMAPAVPH-ANTWNEINOC. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; 2 countermarks, (1) before and (2) behind bust. Rev: IEPOÎ OΛEITW-NKACTABAΛEWN. Tyche standing l., holding rudder and cornucopia; 2 countermarks, (3) before face of Tyche, (4) behind Tyche. Ref: BMC 13; Sear GIC 2627. Weight: 14.50 g. CM(1): Nike advancing left, holding wreath, in oval punch, 6 x 7 mm. Howgego 260 (23 pcs). The c/m may refer to Macrinus' "Victoria Parthica", there also being coins issued by Macrinus with his reverse type. CM(2): Prize crown between I and E or between torches (?), in circular punch, 5 mm. CM(3): Howgego 427 (or 427 var.). May have been applied at time of Macrinus, when smaller coins with prize-crown reverses were issued. CM(4): Prize crown between torches, in circular punch, 5 mm. Howgego 427. Note: The 10 pieces noted by Howgego all have the countermark on the obv. Possibly same as CM (3)? Collection Automan.AutomanJan 23, 2006
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