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Julius NeposJULIUS NEPOS AE4
474-475 A.D., probably Mediolanum
OBV: Head r.
RV: Nepos monogram within wreath, RIC X 3222, C. cf. 2
R4
Privately owned in Germany since the early 1980s.
Hirsch Coin, Auction 383, Lot 2781Mark ZSep 28, 2023
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NepotianNepotian
Maiorina 350 AD. Rome.
Spink 18912, RIC 202, Cohen 3
OBV: FL POP NEPOT - IANVS P F AVG. Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
REV: VRBS ROMA. Roma seated left on throne, holding Victory on globe and spear; shield to right. AE. 4.37 g. Very rare. Choice F.
Ex: Tauler & Fau Auction 117, Lot 4755 Mark ZDec 17, 2022
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Maximus of Spain, Usurper, 409-411 A.D.RIC X 1601; King p. 291; Cohen 1b; Sear 4263
Usurper, AD 409-411. Silver Siliqua, 4 mm, 1.36 g, 11 h, Barcelona, R3.
OBV: D N MAXIM-VS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Maximus to right.
REV: [VICT]ORI[A] AAVGGG / SMBA Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe in her right hand and inverted spear in her left. RIC 1601.
Very rare, a key rarity in the late Roman series. Struck on a slightly short flan as usual and with some areas of weakness, otherwise, very fine, VF, cabinet tone, extremely rare.
Ex:
Leu Numismatik, Auction 20, Lot 2836, July 18, 2022;
Heritage Europe (formerly MPO Auctions), Auction 66, Lot 4521, November 16, 2020;
Collection of Jeroen van der Meulen;
Stack's Bowers January 2015 NYINC Auction, 9 January 2015, 284;
Gorny & Mosch 215, 14 October 2013, 617;
Ars Classica, Auction ?, Lot ?, Date ?
According to Philip Grierson (DOCLR, p. 219), there are only about twenty known coins of Maximus.Mark ZJul 22, 2022
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Jotapian, UsurperJotapian. Usurper, circa AD 248-249
AR Antoninianus (23mm, 2.44 g, 1h).
Nicopolis in Seleucia mint.
Obv: IM C M F R IOTAPIANVS, radiate and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
Rev: VICTORI A A VG, Victory, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and cradling palm frond in left arm.
RIC IV 2c; Bland 15 (dies VIII/xii); RSC 2.
Toned, porous, rough surfaces, deposits, small flan bend. Good Fine. Very rare.
CNG eAuction 513, Lot 443Mark ZApr 15, 2022
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Leo II with Zeno SolidusLeo II with Zeno. AD 474.
AV Solidus (20mm, 4.46 g, 6h). Constantinople mint.
OBV: Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif
REV: Leo and Zeno seated facing on double throne, each holding mappa; star and cross above; CONOB.
RIC X 803; Depeyrot 98/1. A few minor marks. Good VF.
CNG Coins Feature Auction 117 05/19/21Mark ZMay 22, 2021
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Julian of PannoniaJulian of Pannonia, Usurper (284-285).
BI Antoninianus, Siscia mint.
Obv: IMP C M AVR IVLIANVS PF AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: FELICITAS TEMPORVM. Felicitas standing facing, head left, holding caduceus and sceptre; in field, S-B; in exergue, XXI.
RIC 2., C. 1 (Fr. 150). BI. g. 3.14 RRR. Very rare.
Notes from the seller (Artemide LI, Lot 322):
"A superb example. Deep brown patina. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise about EF/Good VF."Mark ZMay 09, 2019
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Alexander (Tyrannus) of CarthageAlexander of Carthage. Usurper, AD 308-310.
Æ Follis (21.5mm, 5.26 g, 6h). Carthago (Carthage) mint.
IMP ALEXANDER P F AVG, laureate head right
[S P Q R OPT]IMO PRINCIPI, aquila between two signa, one on left surmounted by hand, one on right surmounted by wreath; PK.
RIC VI 72 (R3); Salama type X, portrait style G. VF, green patina, earthen encrustation. Very rare reverse type.
CNG Coins Triton XXII Auction, Lot 1170. Mark ZJan 21, 2019
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Martinian AE FollisRIC VII 16 Cyzicus, VAGI 3037
20.5 mm, 2.99 gm
IM C S MAR MARTINIANVS P F AVS
Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right
IOVI CONSERVATORI
Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand & sceptre in left; to left, eagle standing left, head right with wreath in beak; to right, bound captive seated right.
Rev. R. field: X / IIΓ
Exergue: SMKA
R4
Ex: Mike Vosper Coins (05/2015); Naville Numismatics Live Auction 9 Lot 336 (09/2014); Naville Numismatics Live Auction 2 Lot 167 (09/2013); Harlan J. Berk (2005); FORVM (2003)
Mark ZMay 19, 2015
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Italy, Rome, Colosseum, Flavian AmphitheatreHere's yet another pic of the famous Roman landmark, only this time, I used the "Pano" feature on my iPhone, allowing the entire northern half to be viewed. Mark ZOct 16, 2014
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Uranius Antoninus TetradrachmSYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Emesa. 253-254 A.D.
BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 11.38 g, 6h).
OBV: Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
REV: Eagle standing facing, head and tail right, with wings spread, holding wreath in beak; S C in exergue.
Baldus, Nachtrag Ξ/ξ = Prieur 1058 var. or corr.
The reverse legend on the current coin appears to end [...]YΠAT B, whereas Prieur notes the specimen published by Baldus ends [...]YΠATO B. It is not entirely clear from the photograph in Baldus.
Near VF, earthen deposits, peripheral roughness on reverse. Perhaps the second known.Mark ZMay 28, 2014
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Anthemius AE4467-472 AD. Æ 8mm (0.66 g). Rome mint.
Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right (weak)
Monogram (2), Chi-Rho above; all within wreath. RIC X 2858.
Fair/Fine
Brown surfaces, obverse weak with a pit and rough, clear monogram. Housed in an NGC slab where graded Fine, 2/3.
Very Rare (R4)Mark ZFeb 23, 2014
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Roman, Bronze Vase, 1st Century A.D.Lathe-spun bronze vase, cf. Hayes, Greek, Roman, and Related Metalware in the Royal Ontario Museum #121; height 7 ½ inches, Choice, round body tapering to rim, slight raised foot ring, fine groove around outside of ring, another around the inside of the neck; green and encrusted patina, some separation at base.
EX: Alex G. Malloy Collection; FORVM
(notes and picture from FORVM website)Mark ZApr 20, 2013
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Roman, North African, Pyriform Terracotta Lamp, 4th Century A.D.Roman, North African lamp, Choice, orange terracotta lamp, pyriform shape, palm design around the shoulder, 4 1/4" long, heavy carbon deposits on nozzle.
EX: Alex G. Malloy Collection; FORVM
(Notes and Picture from the FORVM website)
Mark ZApr 20, 2013
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Commodus AE36 MedallionHierocaesarea mint
Magistrate (archon) Artemidoros
BMC Lydia -, SNG Cop -, SNGvA -, Imhoof-Blumer -
24.976 g, maximum diameter 36.4mm, die axis 180o,
Obverse AVT KAI Λ AVPH KOMMO∆O, laureate and cuirassed bust right;
Reverse ΕΠΙ[...]ΟΥ[...] ΑΡΤΕΜΙ∆ΟΡΟΥ ΑΡΧ[...] ΙΕΡΟΚΑΙCΑΡΕΩΝ, Artemis standing half-right wearing chiton; Leto standing half-left holding patera; Apollo standing half-left, naked, resting left hand on lyre; nice armored bust.
An interesting reverse depicting a mythological scene: Leto and her children Artemis and Apollo. The two were fathered by Zeus, arousing Hera's jealousy. Leto was banned from giving birth on earth or sea, but found the island of Delos, which supposedly was not connected to either.
(all notes from FORVM website)
Extremely rare with no other specimens found on Wildwinds.com, acsearch.info or coinarchives.com, or in Loebbecke, Scholz or all the Imhoof additions.
[One same size, same obv. die as {this coin}, same magistrate (archon) Artemidoros, but different rev. type (river god reclining), in RPC temp. (online) 8174 = Peus 365, 2000, Burstein 696, there stated to be unpublished and apparently unique.
(Many thanks to Mr. Curtis Clay and Ms. Dane Kurth "Helvetica" for further information)Mark ZMar 27, 2013
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Commodus AE36 MedallionHierocaesarea mint
Magistrate (archon) Artemidoros
BMC Lydia -, SNG Cop -, SNGvA -, Imhoof-Blumer -
24.976 g, maximum diameter 36.4mm, die axis 180o,
Obverse AVT KAI Λ AVPH KOMMO∆O, laureate and cuirassed bust right;
Reverse ΕΠΙ[...]ΟΥ[...] ΑΡΤΕΜΙ∆ΟΡΟΥ ΑΡΧ[...] ΙΕΡΟΚΑΙCΑΡΕΩΝ, Artemis standing half-right wearing chiton; Leto standing half-left holding patera; Apollo standing half-left, naked, resting left hand on lyre; nice armored bust.
An interesting reverse depicting a mythological scene: Leto and her children Artemis and Apollo. The two were fathered by Zeus, arousing Hera's jealousy. Leto was banned from giving birth on earth or sea, but found the island of Delos, which supposedly was not connected to either.
(all notes from FORVM website)
Extremely rare with no other specimens found on Wildwinds.com, acsearch.info or coinarchives.com.
No examples in Loebbecke, Scholz or all the Imhoof additions.-Dane Kurth
One same size, same obv. die as {this coin}, same magistrate (archon) Artemidoros, but different rev. type (river god reclining), in RPC temp. (online) 8174 = Peus 365, 2000, Burstein 696, there stated to be unpublished and apparently unique.-Curtis Clay
(Many thanks to Mr. Curtis Clay and Ms. Dane Kurth "Helvetica" for further information)
EX: FORVM Ancient CoinsMark ZMar 27, 2013
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Constantine I AE FollesRIC VII 148a Siscia
3.36 g, 19 mm
CONSTAN-TINVS AVG, head laureate r.
D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG around VOT(dot)XX in two lines in laurel wreath
ASIS in exergue
R3Mark ZOct 21, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Constantine II AE FollesRIC VII 120 Thessalonica, 320-321 A.D.
3.14 g, 19 mm
CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust left
CAESARVM NOSTRORVM around VOT V within wreath, star above in badge
TSBVI in exergue Mark ZOct 21, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Constantius II AE FollesRIC VII 191 D(elta), Nicomedia
2.27 g, 17 mm
F L IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right
GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS, two soldiers holding spears and shields with two standards between them
SMNΔ in exergue
RareMark ZOct 21, 2012
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Roman Empire, Jovinus AR Siliqua. c 411-13 A.DRIC X 1716 (Rare) Lugdunum (Lyons), RSC4†c
c 411-13 A.D.
14mm, 1.5g.
D N IOVIN – VS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
VICTOR – IA AVGG, Roma seated left on throne, holding Victory on globe and reversed spear.
SMLDV in exergue
Notes: Rated Rare but no other examples found on either WW or acsearch. One example on coinarchives.Mark ZOct 09, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Geta AE30 SerdicaVarbanov 2568, Moushmov 488
Serdica, Thrace
17.13 g, 30 mm
AVT K P CEPTIMIOC GETAC, laureate head right
OVLPIAC CEPDIKHC, Serapis seated left, kalathos on head,
reaching out to pet three-headed dog Cerberus at foot left, & holding sceptre.
Extremely Rare Mark ZSep 24, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Macrinus AE 25 MarkianopolisMoushmov 527, SNGCop 221
10.5 g, 25 mm
Magistrate Pontianus
AVT K M OPEL MAKPEINOC, laureate cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
VP PONTIANOV MAPKIANOPOLEITWN, Tyche standing left with rudder and cornucopiae
RareMark ZSep 24, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Diadumenian as Caesar AE 19 MarcianopolisMegaw MAR1.10; Hristova/Jekov 6.25.22.1; Varbanov 1350; Moushmov 590A. Moesia Inferior.
3.19 g, 18 mm
M OPELLIOC ANTWNEINOC K, draped and cuirassed bust right
MARKIANOPOLEITWN, Harpokrates standing left, fingers to his lips & holding cornucopia.
ScarceMark ZSep 24, 2012
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Jovinus AR SiliquaRIC X 1716 (Rare) Lugdunum (Lyons), RSC4†c
c 411-13 A.D.
14mm, 1.5g.
D N IOVIN – VS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
VICTOR – IA AVGG, Roma seated left on throne, holding Victory on globe and reversed spear.
SMLDV in exergue
Notes: Rated Rare but no other examples found on either WW or acsearch. One example on coinarchives.Mark ZSep 21, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Claudius II Gothicus AntoninianusRIC Vb 225 Antioch 268 A.D.
3.42 g, 20 mm x 21 mm
IMP C CLAVDIVS PF AVG, radiate head left
VIRTVS AVG, Minerva standing right, holding spear, resting hand on shieldMark ZSep 03, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Tacitus Billon AntoninianusRIC Va 208 V Cyzicus
22 mm x 24 mm, 3.10 g
IMP CM CL TACITVS AVG, radiate draped and cuirassed bust right
SPES PVBLICA, Victory standing right, presenting wreath to emperor, standing left and holding sceptre, officina letter V in exergueMark ZSep 03, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Probus AE AntoninianusRIC Vb 927 Tripolis
4.42 g, 22 mm
IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, radiate draped bust right
CLEMENTIA TEMP, emperor standing right, holding sceptre, receiving globe from Jupiter, star between.
Mintmark XXIMark ZSep 03, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Balbinus AR DenariusRIC IVb 1, RSC 5a, 238 A.D.
2.72 g, 18 mm
IMP C D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, laureate draped bust right
CONCORDIA AVGG, concordia seated left holding patera & cornucopiae
RareMark ZSep 03, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Herennius Etruscus AR AntoninianusRIC IVc 147c Rome, RSC 26, S 2743
4.46 g, 20 mm x 23 mm
Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C, Radiate, draped bust right
PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Herennius in miliary dress stg. l., holding wand and transverse spear
Scarce
 Mark ZSep 03, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Hostilian AR AntoninianusRIC IVc 181d Rome, RSC 34
3.12 g, 20 mm x 21 mm
C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS NC, radiate, draped bust right
PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Hostilian standing left, holding spear & standard
ScarceMark ZSep 03, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Constantius I AE FollisRIC VI 594a Trier, 303-305 A.D.
9.96 g, 27 mm x 29 mm
CONSTANTIVS NOBIL C, laureate, cuirassed bust right
GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI, Genius standing left, tower on head, naked except for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera and cornucopiae.
S-F across fields, PTR in exergue Mark ZSep 02, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Galerius AE FollisRIC VI 42 Cyzicus, 308-309 A.D.
6.46 g, 26 mm
GAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, Laureate head right
GENIO A-VGVSTI, Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiaee.
B in left field. MKV in exergueMark ZSep 02, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Severus II as Caesar, Follis, RIC VI 660 (Trier)RIC VI 660 Trier
26 mm x 28 mm, 10.51 gm
F L VAL SEVERVS NOB CAES, laureate & cuirassed bust right
GENIO POPVLI ROMANI S-F, Genius standing left, tower on head & holding patera & cornucopiae,
PTR in ex.
Same dies as Roma Numis. Auction III (03-31-12), Lot 544Mark ZSep 02, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Vabalathus AE AntoninianusRIC Vb 381 Antioch, 271/272 A.D.; C1
3.54 g, 19 mm x 20 mm
VABALATHVS VCRIM DR, laureate, draped bust of Vabalathus right
IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust of Aurelian right. Officina letter B below
ScarceMark ZAug 28, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Julian II AE1 MaiorinaRIC VIII 216 Antioch, LRBC 2640
28 mm, 5.58 gm
DN FL CL IVLI-ANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuir. bust r.
SECVRITAS REIPVB, bull standing right, two stars above
Palm branch-ANTD-palm branch in exergueMark ZAug 28, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Theodosius I AE2RIC IX 40d.2 Antioch, LRBC 2714, C19, 378-383 A.D.
23 mm, 5.79 gm
DN THEODO-SIVS PF AVG, Helmeted, pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, holding spear and shield
GLORIA RO-MANORVM, Emperor standing facing, head right, on galley, raising right hand, Victory seated at helm. Wreath in left field
ANTG(amma) in exergueMark ZAug 28, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Gordian I SestertiusRIC IVb 12
20.53 g, 27 mm x 29 mm
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
VICTORIA AVGG S-C, Victory advancing left, holding wreath & palm
ScarceMark ZAug 28, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Valerian I SestertiusRIC V 157 Rome, MIR 36, 73h, Banti 8 corr. (legends), Sear 10011
2nd emission, A.D. 254-256
19.04 g, 29 mm, 12 h
IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG, laureate & cuirassed bust right
FELICITAS AVGG, S-C, Felicitas standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand & cornucopiae in leftMark ZAug 28, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Postumus Double SestertiusRIC Vb 106 Lyons; Bastien 63; Elmer 213; C 248; Sear5 11052
15.40 g, 32 mm
IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
P M TR P COS II P P S-C, Emperor standing left, holding globe and sceptre. Mark ZAug 28, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Valens AR SiliquaRIC IX 27e.2 Trier, RSC 109b
2.06 g, 12 mm x 13 mm
D N VALEN-S P F AVG, diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right
VRBS ROMA, Roma seated left, holding Victory on a globe & sceptre
TRPS in exergue
ScarceMark ZAug 28, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Gratian AR SiliquaRIC X 27f1 Trier
1.89 g, 19 mm
GRATIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right
VRBS ROMA, Roma seated left holding spear and Victory on Globe
TRPS• in exergueMark ZAug 28, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Magnus Maximus AR SiliquaRIC IX 84b1 Trier, RSC 20a
2.07 g, 17 mm
D N MAG MAX-IMVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
VIRTVS ROMANORVM, Roma enthroned facing, head left, holding globe & spear
TRPS in exergueMark ZAug 28, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Valentinian II SolidusRIC IX 67b.2 Constantinople, Depeyrot 47/5
4.43 g, 21 mm
DN VALENTINI-ANVS PF AVG
Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed, r.
CONCORDI-A AVGGGS, COMOB in exergue
Constantinopolis, helmeted, seated facing, head r., holding globe and partly seen spear; r. foot on prow
RareMark ZAug 28, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Honorius SolidusRIC X 1206 Mediolanum, DOCLR 712ff, 395-423 A.D., struck 394-402 A.D.
21 mm, 4.43 gm
D N HONORI-VS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right VICTORI-A AVCCC Honorius standing right, holding standard and Victory on globe, spurning captive seated left
M-D in fields
COMOB in exergue
("Most likely a single coin find in the Netherlands." Lars Rutten)
Ex: Old Dutch Coll., Rutten & WielandMark ZAug 28, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Valentinian III SolidusRIC X 2010 Ravenna, C19, Depeyrot 17/1, 426-430 A.D.
4.47 g, 22 mm
D N PLA VALENTINIANVS P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right
VICTORIA AVGGG, Valentinian standing facing, holding long cross & Victory on globe, foot on human-headed serpent
R-V across fields
COMOB in exergue
ScarceMark ZAug 28, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Theodosius II AV TremissisRIC X 213, Depeyrot 70/1 Constantinople 408-419 A.D.
13.4 mm, 1.343 gm, die axis 180o
D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, pearl diademed draped and cuirassed bust right, Z graffito in front
VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM, Victory walking right, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger, star in right field
CONOB in exergue
Scarce
EX: FORVMMark ZAug 26, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Leo I, AV TremissisRIC X 611, Depeyrot 93/3 Constantinople (first reign)
15 mm, 1.46 g, 6h
D N LEO PE-RPET AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM, Victory advancing right, head left, holding wreath in right hand and globe in left hand; star in right
CONOB in exergue
ScarceMark ZAug 26, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Zeno AV TremissisRIC X 914, Constantinople, Depeyrot 108/4 (second reign)
14 mm, 1.42 g, 6h
D N ZENO PERP AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM, Victory walking right, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger, star in right field
CONOB in exergue Mark ZAug 26, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Decius, SestertiusRIC IVc 126d Rome, C 117
13.77 g, 28 mm x 29 mm
IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, laureate & cuirassed bust right from behind
VICTORIA AVG S-C, Victory advancing left with wreath & palm branch
ScarceMark ZAug 25, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trebonianus Gallus SestertiusRIC IVc 113
16.93 g, 29 mm
IMP CAES C VIBIVS TREBONIANVS GALLVS AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
LIBERALITAS AVGG S-C, Liberalitas standing left with abacus and cornucopiae.Mark ZAug 25, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Volusian SestertiusRIC 253a, Cohen 46, Sear '88 2800
19.35 g, 29 mm
IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
IVNONI MARTIALI SC, Juno seated facing in domed distyle temple.
RareMark ZAug 25, 2012
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Piece of Brick found in PompeiiI found this on the ground while on the tour in Pompeii.
A good number of the buildings there were built using these long thin bricks.Mark ZAug 16, 2012
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Pottery Shard found in PompeiiI found this on the ground while on the tour in Pompeii.
In the picture on the right you can see the grooves where the artisan held his/her fingers while creating whatever is was this came from. Mark ZAug 16, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Commodus SestertiusRIC III 307b Rome, C 4
20.87 g, 31 mm
181 AD.
M ANTONINVS COMMODVS AVG, laureate head right
ANN AVG TR P VI IMP IIII COS III P P S C, Annona standing, head left, with corn ears over patera & cornucopiaeMark ZAug 11, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Antoninus Pius SestertiusRIC III 626; Cohen 754; Sear 4223
27.23 g, 33 mm
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, Laureate head right
S C, Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising hem of robeMark ZAug 11, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Aelius AE AsRIC II 1071v (Hadrian); Cohen 25v; BMC 1936; Sear 3988v
12.90 g, 27 mm
L AELIVS CAESAR, bare head right
TR POT COS II, S-C across, Pannonia standing facing, head right, holding standard, PANNONIA below. (The name PANNONIA is usually across the fields).
ScarceMark ZAug 11, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Philip II Sestertius RIC IVc 267a Rome, C 18
19.54 g, 27 mm x 29 mm
IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from the back
LIBERALITAS AVGG III, SC in ex., Philip I and II seated left on curule chairs, extending right hands, Philip I, nearest the viewer, also holds short sceptre downwards.
RareMark ZAug 11, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Lucius Verus SestertiusRIC III 1426 Rome
28.65 g, 30 mm x 33 mm
L AVREL VERVS AVG ARMENIA AVG, laureate cuirassed bust right
TR POT V IMP II COS II, Verus standing, head left, holding spear, two standards at each side, SC in exergue.Mark ZAug 09, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Hadrian SestertiusRIC II 589b Rome, BMC 1023, C120
26.08 gm, 33 mm
IMP CASESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III, laureate heroic bust right, drapery on left shoulder.
PROVIDENTIA DEORVM S C, Hadrian standing front, head left, looking towards eagle flying right, raising right hand to receive a sceptre from it and holding roll in left.
ScarceMark ZAug 09, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan AE DupondiusRIC II 411 Rome, C 629
12.16 g, 28 mm
IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M, radiate head r.
TR POT COS III P P, Abundantia seated l. on chair formed of two cornucopiae, holding sceptre; S C in ex. Mark ZAug 09, 2012
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Roman, Eastern Mediterranean, Glass Bottle, Late 2nd - 4th Century A.D.Olive-green bottle; Isings Form 102a, cf. Ontario Museum 209
12.7 cm (5") tall
Choice, clear olive-green, cylindrical body widening slightly from shoulder to base,
flat shoulder, cylindrical short neck, flared rim
intact with some cracks, attractive weathering
Ex: FORVM, Alex Malloy Collection
(Notes and Picture from FORVM website)Mark ZAug 08, 2012
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Licinius I FollisRIC VII 129 Siscia
2.73 g, 18 mm x 19 mm
IMP LI-CINIVS AVG helmeted, cuirassed bust r.
VIRTVS-EXERCIT, standard inscribed VOT/XX; S-F/HL across fields
captive seated on ground on either side.
BSIS (star over crescent) in exergue
RareMark ZJul 17, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Diocletian AE FollisRIC VI Trier 677a, cf. RIC VI Cyzicus 22-3 (Cyzicus mint, 305 - 307 A.D.)
10.854 g, 27.9 mm, die axis 180o
D N DIOCLETIANO FELICISSIMO SEN AVG, laureate bust right, wearing trabea, holding branch and mappa
PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG, Providentia standing right, extending right hand to Quies, standing left, holding branch and leaning on sceptre
S-F across fields, KS in lower centre, PTR in exergue
Note from Wildwinds: This coin was actually struck in Cyzicus. The PTR was left over from the original dies sent to Cyzicus by the engravers in Trier. The mintmark is actually the KS in the lower center.
Rare
Ex: FORVM, the Martin Griffiths collection ("maridvnvm" of FORVM)Mark ZJul 06, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Gallienus Silvered AntoninianusGöbl MIR 1634i, SRCV 10290 var (various mintmarks), RIC V 651 var (same) Antioch, AHG 407 (this coin); 265 A.D.
3.531g, 21.8mm, 180o
GALLIENVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind
MINERVA AVG, Minerva standing right, helmeted, spear in right, resting left hand on shield set on ground
Notes: From the Antioch Hoard of Gallienus.
Not recorded in RIC without either a branch or SPQR in exergue. MIR only records 2 examples of this variety
Rare
Ex: FORVMMark ZJul 03, 2012
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Gallienus AntoninianusGöbl MIR 1634i, SRCV 10290 var (various mintmarks), RIC V 651 var (same) Antioch, AHG 407 (this coin); 265 A.D.
3.531g, 21.8mm, 180o
GALLIENVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind
MINERVA AVG, Minerva standing right, helmeted, spear in right, resting left hand on shield set on ground
Notes: From the Antioch Hoard of Gallienus.
Not recorded in RIC without either a branch or SPQR in exergue.
MIR records only 2 examples of this variety
Rare
Ex: Malloy Antiquities, FORVM
Mark ZJul 02, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Domitian, DupondiusRIC II 706 (new), 393 (old) Rome, 90-91 A.D.
15.7 gm, 30 mm
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER P P. Radiate head right.
Rev: VIRTVTI AVGVSTI / S - C. Virtus standing right with spear and parazonium, foot set on helmet.
Mark ZJun 18, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Claudius I, AE AsRIC 100, Cohen 83, BMC 149
12.04 g, 29 mm
TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR IMP, bare head left
S-C across field, Minerva standing right, brandishing spear and holding shield on left arm
Ex: HD Rauch Auction 87 Lot 353 (08-12-10)
 Mark ZJun 18, 2012
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Maximinus II Follis RIC VI 34 Cyzicus 308-309 A.D.
26 mm, 6.86 gm
GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES, laureate head right
GENIO CA-ESARIS, Genius standing left, modius on head, naked except for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera from which liquid flows & cornucopiae, MKΓ in exergue
Rare
Mark ZJun 18, 2012
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Roman Empire, Valentinian I AE3 MuleRIC IX 26a var. Thessalonica (Unlisted)
1.95 g, 18 mm
D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG, pearl diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right
GLORIA RO-MANORVM, emperor in military dress advancing right, holding
labarum & dragging captive behind him, left field: Z, right field: star
over Gamma, mintmark TES
Note from Dane (Helvetica) @ Wildwinds:
"A rare mule with a Valentinian I obverse and Gratian reverse,
this is the second one I know of."Mark ZJun 18, 2012
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TEMPLE or SHRINE, Volusian, SestertiusRIC 253a, Cohen 46, Sear '88 2800
19.35 g, 29 mm
IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
IVNONI MARTIALI SC, Juno seated facing in domed distyle temple or shrine.
RareMark ZJun 18, 2012
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Claudius AE AsRIC 100, Cohen 83, BMC 149
12.04 g, 29 mm
TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR IMP, bare head left
S-C across fields, Minerva standing r., brandishing spear and holding shield on l. arm
Ex: HD Rauch Auction 87 Lot 353 (08-12-10); Roma Numis. Mark ZJun 08, 2012
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Magnus Maximus AR SiliquaRIC IX 84b1 Trier, RSC 20a
2.07 g, 17 mm
D N MAG MAX-IMVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
VIRTVS ROMANORVM, Roma enthroned facing, head left, holding globe & spear
TRPS in ex.
EX: Roma Numis.Mark ZMay 31, 2012
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Gratian AR SiliquaRIC X 27f1 Trier
1.89 g, 19 mm
GRATIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right
VRBS ROMA, Roma seated left holding spear and Victory on Globe
TRPS(dot) in exergue
EX: Roma Numis. Mark ZMay 22, 2012
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Severus II as Caesar FollisRIC VI 660 Trier
26 mm x 28 mm, 10.51 gm
F L VAL SEVERVS NOB CAES, laureate & cuirassed bust right
GENIO POPVLI ROMANI S-F, Genius standing left, tower on head & holding patera & cornucopiae,
PTR in ex.
Same dies as Roma Numis. Auction III (03-31-12), Lot 544
(Thanks to Dane/Helvetica for a correction in the description!)
ScarceMark ZFeb 28, 2012
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Domitian DupondiusRIC II 706 (new), 393 (old) Rome, 90-91 A.D.
15.7 gm, 30 mm
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER P P. Radiate head right.
Rev: VIRTVTI AVGVSTI / S - C. Virtus standing right with spear and parazonium, foot set on helmet.
Mark ZFeb 23, 2012
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Procopius AE 3RIC IX 10 Nicomedia
2.52 gm, 18 mm
D N PROCO-PIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped & cuirassed bust left
REPARATI-O FEL TEMP, Emperor standing facing, head right, holding labarumin right hand and resting left hand on shield. Dot in left field. Chi-rho at top right.
SMNB(eta) or G(amma) in exergue
R3Mark ZNov 20, 2011
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Vetranio CentenionalisRIC VIII 285 Siscia, LRBC 1172
4.14 gm, 20 mm x 22 mm
DN VETRANIO P F AVG, A behind bust, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, A behind head, star before
CONCORDIA MILITVM, emperor in military dress standing holding two labara. A in left field
(dot) ASIS (dot) in exergue
ScarceMark ZNov 20, 2011
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Delmatius AE4RIC VII 145 Cyzicus
17 mm, 1.76 gm
F IVL DELMATIVS NOB C bust laureate, cuirassed r.
GLOR (dot) IA EXERC-ITIS Two soldiers stg., holding spear, shield; between them, one standard
SMKB in exergue
R4
(Many thanks to Dane/Helvetica for correcting my attribution!)Mark ZNov 20, 2011
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Tacitus AE AntoninianusRIC Va 208 V Cyzicus
22 mm x 24 mm, 3.10 g
IMP CM CL TACITVS AVG, radiate draped and cuirassed bust right
SPES PVBLICA, Victory standing right, presenting wreath to emperor, standing left and holding sceptre, officina letter V in exergue.
Ex: Rutten & WielandMark ZNov 20, 2011
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Honorius SolidusRIC X 1206 Mediolanum, DOCLR 712ff, 395-423 A.D., struck 394-402 A.D.
21 mm, 4.43 gm
D N HONORI-VS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right VICTORI-A AVCCC Honorius standing right, holding standard and Victory on globe, spurning captive seated left
M-D in fields
COMOB in exergue
("Most likely a single coin find in the Netherlands." Lars Rutten)
Ex: Old Dutch Coll., Rutten & WielandMark ZNov 15, 2011
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Maximinus II FollisRIC VI 34 Cyzicus 308-309 A.D.
26 mm, 6.86 gm
GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES, laureate head right
GENIO CA-ESARIS, Genius standing left, modius on head, naked except for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera from which liquid flows & cornucopiae, MKG(amma) in exergue
RareMark ZOct 19, 2011
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Valentinian I SolidusRIC IX 2b Antoich
4.11 g, 21 mm, 5h
DN VALENTINI-ANVS PF AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
RESTITVTOR REPVBLICAE, Valentinian stg. facing, head r., holding Victory on globe and vexillum
ANTD(elta)* (reverse xxx)
Ex: Roma Num.Mark ZOct 07, 2011
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Constans I AE4RIC VII 226D(elta) Thessalonica, 335-341 A.D.
1.30 g, 15 mm x 16 mm
FL CONSTANS NOB CAES, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right
GLORI-A EXER-CITVS, two soldiers holding spears and shields with one standard between them, o on banner.
SMTSD(elta) in exergue
R4!
Found in a pile of uncleaned coins!Mark ZSep 23, 2011
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Licinius II FollisRIC VII 54A Heraclea; C21, 321-324 A.D
2.21 g, 18 mm x 19 mm
D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C, helmeted bust left holding spear & shield
IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter stg. l., chlamys across l. shoulder, leaning on eagle-tipped sceptre and holding Victory on globe in r. hand; eagle with wreath to l. on ground; to r., captive.
X/IIG (=12.5 denarii) to right, SMHA in exergue
R2Mark ZSep 23, 2011
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Valentinian III SolidusRIC X 2010 Ravenna, C19, Depeyrot 17/1, 426-430 A.D.
4.47 g, 22 mm
D N PLA VALENTINIANVS P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right
VICTORIA AVGGG, Valentinian standing facing, holding long cross & Victory on globe, foot on human-headed serpent
R-V across fields
COMOB in exergue
ScarceMark ZSep 10, 2011
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Maxentius AE FollisRIC VI 210 Rome, 308-310 A.D.
5.91 g, 23 mm x 25 mm
IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG, laureate head right
CONSERV VRBS VAE, Roma seated facing, head left, holding orb, in hexastyle temple with peaked roof, wreath in pediment.
RBS in exergueMark ZSep 08, 2011
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Numerian AntoninianusRIC Vb 466 Antioch, C116
4.10 g, 20 mm x 21 mm
IMP C M AVR NVMERIANVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
VIRTVS AVGG, Numerian standing right, holding sceptre and receiving Victory on globe from Carus standing left, holding long sceptre
G(amma) between, XXI in exergueMark ZSep 08, 2011
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Carus AntoninianusRIC Vb 38 Rome; C37
3.09 g, 20 mm x 22 mm
IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG, radiate cuirassed bust right
IOVI VICTORI, Jupiter standing left holding Victory & sceptre; at foot, eagle
KAB in exergueMark ZSep 08, 2011
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Florian AntoninianusRIC Va 116 T Cyzicus; Sear 11853
3.34, 21 mm x 22 mm
IMP FLORIANVS AVG, radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right
CONCORDIA MILITVM, Victory standing right presenting wreath to Florian standing left, T in exergue
Scarce
Mark ZSep 08, 2011
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Aurelian AntoninianusRIC Va 364 Cyzicus, Cohen 154; Sear5 11572v., 274-275 A.D.
3.99 g, 22 mm
IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate cuirassed bust right
ORIENS AVG, Sol walking left, holding globe, right hand raised, between two captives, officina letter in left field, XXI in ex.
Silvering remainsMark ZSep 08, 2011
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Tetricus II AntoninianusRIC Vb 255; Normanby 1554, Mint II, probably Cologne as suggested by Roger Bland and others
2.47 g, 18 mm, die alignment 210 degrees
C P E TETRICVS CAES, radiate head right
PIETAS AVGG, sacrificial implements: ladle, jug and lituus. Cohen 48.
Mark ZSep 08, 2011
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