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914Carausius 287-93AD
AE antoninianus
Obv "IMP CARAVSIVS PF A"
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev "PAX AVG"
Pax (or Fides?) standing left with two standards
Unmarked mint or irregular?
RIC 914
ex Blackmoor hoard
Obverse and reverse die duplicate of the Voegelaar specimen
1 commentsmauseus
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52. Edward the Black Prince.Hardi d' argent, ca 1362-1372, Poitiers mint.
Obverse: ED PO GENT REGI AGIE / Half-length figure of the Prince, facing, under Gothic canopy, sword in right hand.
Reverse: PRINCIPS AQITAIN / Long cross with lis in first and third angles, and leopard in second and fourth angles.
Mint mark: P between Q and I in AQITAIN on reverse.
1.12 gm., 19 mm.
Elias #205b.

The name of Edward the Black Prince exists only on coins of English possessions in France, like this coin from Aquitaine.
1 commentsCallimachus
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ANTIQUITIES, Greek, Apulian blackware salt pot, c.400 B.C.Approx. 400 B.C.
Greek Apulian blackware salt pot - circular, raised foot, ridge body and white, rounded mouth, nice black glaze.
The base exhibits some graffito 'LA' (Could be a maker's mark or personal label of some kind)
These types of small pottery were commonly used as salt containers.
Diameter: 2 3/4 inches
(Ex Mcdonald collection)
Bithynia,_Dia,_(cc__85-65_BC),_AE-20,_Zeus_right,_Eagle_standing_left_on_thunderbolt,_SNG_BM_Black_Sea_1562__Q-001_1h,19-20mm,7,64g-s.jpg
Bithynia, Dia, (cc. 85-65 B.C.), AE-20, SNG BM Black Sea 1562, ΔΙΑΣ, Eagle standing left on thunderbolt,Bithynia, Dia, (cc. 85-65 B.C.), AE-20, SNG BM Black Sea 1562, ΔΙΑΣ, Eagle standing left on thunderbolt,
avers: Laureate head of Zeus right.
revers: ΔΙΑΣ, Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, head right; monogram in left field.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 19-20mm, weight: 7,64g, axis: 1h,
mint: Bithynia, Dia, date: cc. 85-65 B.C., ref: SNG BM Black Sea 1562,
Q-001
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Glass-pearle-with-bust_Q-001_14mm_1,09g-s.jpg
Black Glass-pearles with bust leftBlack Glass-pearles with bust left
14mm
1,09g
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Black Glass-pearles with iridescent shiningBlack Glass-pearles with iridescent shining
diameter:17x14x11mm,
weight:3,89g,
distribution:Rome
Q-001
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Apollonia-Pontica_AG-Drachm_Head-of-Gorgon-faceing_Anchor-A-to-left-crayfish-to-right_GCV-1655_SNG-BMC-Black-Sea-160_Thrace-c_400-350-BC_Q-001_axis-11h_13,5mm_2,85g-s.jpg
G., Thrace, Apollonia Pontica, Black Sea area, (c.400-350 B.C.), GCV-1655, AR-Reduced Drachm, Anchor A to left, crayfish to right, #1Thrace, Apollonia Pontica, Black Sea area, (c.400-350 B.C.), GCV-1655, AR-Reduced Drachm, Anchor A to left, crayfish to right, #1
avers: No legends, Head of Gorgon facing with protruding tongue.
reverse: Anchor A to left, crayfish to right.
exergue:-/-//--, diameter: 13,5mm, weight: 2,85g, axis: 11h,
mint: Thrace, Apollonia Pontica, Black Sea area, date: c.400-350 B.C.,
ref: GCV-1655, SNG-, BMC-Black-Sea-160,
Q-001
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Moesia-Istros_AE-18_with_two_countermark_SNGBMC-259_Q-001_axis-10h_17-19mm_4,17g-s.jpg
G., Thrace, Istros, (cca. Late 4th. Century - Early 3rd. Century B.C.), SNG BMC Black Sea 259 var., AE-17, sea-eagle left, grasping dolphin,Thrace, Istros, (cca. Late 4th. Century - Early 3rd. Century B.C.), SNG BMC Black Sea 259 var., AE-17, sea-eagle left, grasping dolphin,
avers:- Laureate head of Apollo right with two countermark, 1st. laurate head right, 2nd. medusa.
revers:- ΙΣΤΡΙΗ, sea-eagle left, grasping dolphin with talons; letter between eagle & dolphin.
exe: -/-//--, diameter: 17-19mm, weight: 4,17g, axis: 10h,
mint: Thrace, Istros, date: cca. Late 4th. Century - Early 3rd. Century B.C., ref: SNG BMC Black Sea 259 var.; SNG Stancomb 151-152; SNG Copenhagen -;
Q-001
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Thrache,_Odessos,_3rd_cent__BC,_AE-20,_Zeus,_ODHSITWN,_Rider,_AP_monogram,_Mushmov-1528,_AMNG_547,_Q-001,_11h,_17,5-20_0mm,_7,62g-s.jpg
G., Thrace, Odessos, Black Sea Area, (3rd. century B.C.), AMNG I. 547, Mushmov 1528, AE 20, OΔHΣITΩN, Serapis on horseback, riding right,Thrace, Black Sea Area, Odessos, (3rd. century B.C.), AMNG I. 547, Mushmov 1528, AE 20, OΔHΣITΩN, Serapis on horseback, riding right,
avers: Laureate head of Zeus right.
reverse: OΔHΣITΩN beneath Serapis on horseback, riding right, AP monogram below.
exergue: AP//OΔHΣITΩN, diameter: 17,5-20,0mm, weight: 7,62g, axes: 11h,
mint: Thrace, Black Sea Area, Odessos, date: 3rd. century B.C., ref: AMNG I. 547, Mushmov 1528,
Q-001
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Thrace,_Black_Sea_Area,_Pantikapaion,_Hygiaeon,_(220_-_200_BC),__r_,_Prow_l_,_Count_m__Satyr,_Athena,_Anokhin_144,_Q-001,_0h,_22,5mm,_5,92g-s.jpg
G., Thrace, Pantikapaion, Black Sea Area, Hygiaeon, (220-200 B.C.), Anokhin 144, AE 23, Prow of galley left, ΠANTI below, #1Thrace, Pantikapaion, Black Sea Area, Hygiaeon, (220-200 B.C.), Anokhin 144, AE 23, Prow of galley left, ΠANTI below, #1
avers: Laureate head of Poseidon right. Countermark head of Satyr right in the circle.
reverse: Prow of galley left, ΠANTI below. Countermark head of helmeted Athena right in the circle.
exergue: -/-//ΠANTI, diameter: 22,5mm, weight: 5,92g, axes: 0h,
mint: Thrace, Black Sea Area, Pantikapaion, date: 220-200 B.C., ref: Anokhin (Bosporus 1986) 144,
Q-001
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Greek_Q-037_axis-6h_17mm_4,58g-s.jpg
G., Thrace, Pantikapaion, Tauric Chersonese, Black Sea Area, ( cc. 4th-3rd. Century B.C.), SNG BMC Black Sea 890-892, AE-17, ΠΑΝ, Bull head left, #1Thrace, Pantikapaion, Tauric Chersonese, Black Sea Area, ( cc. 4th-3rd. Century B.C.), SNG BMC Black Sea 890-892, AE-17, ΠΑΝ, Bull head left, #1
avers: Head of bearded Pan left ,
revers: Π-Α-Ν, Bull head left.,
exerg: -/-//--, diameter: 17mm, weight:4,48 g, axes:6 h,
mint: Thrace, Pantikapaion, date: Circa 4th-3rd Century B.C., ref: SNG BMC Black Sea 890-892.,
Q-001
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Greek-Q-040_axis-11h_16mm_4,17g-s.jpg
G., Thrace, Pantikapaion, Tauric Chersonese, Black Sea Area, ( cc. 4th-3rd. Century B.C.), SNG BMC Black Sea 890-892, AE-17, ΠΑΝ, Bull head left, #2Thrace, Pantikapaion, Tauric Chersonese, Black Sea Area, ( cc. 4th-3rd. Century B.C.), SNG BMC Black Sea 890-892, AE-17, ΠΑΝ, Bull head left, #2
avers: Head of bearded Pan left ,
revers: Π-Α-Ν, Bull head left.,
exerg: -/-//--, diameter: 16mm, weight:4,17 g, axes:11h,
mint: Thrace, Pantikapaion, date: Circa 4th-3rd Century B.C., ref: SNG BMC Black Sea 890-892.,
Q-002
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Greek_Q-035_axis-0h_18mm_6,77g-s.jpg
G., Thrace, Pantikapaion, Tauric Chersonese, Black Sea Area, ( cc. 4th. Century B.C.), SNG BMC Black Sea 883, AE-18, ΠΑΝ, Lion head left, #1Thrace, Pantikapaion, Tauric Chersonese, Black Sea Area, ( cc. 4th. Century B.C.), SNG BMC Black Sea 883, AE-18, ΠΑΝ, Lion head left, #1
avers: Head of Pan left wreathed with ivy.
revers: Π-Α-Ν, Roaring lion's head left, crayfish left below.
exerg: -/-//--, diameter: 18mm, weight:6,77 g, axes:0 h,
mint: Thrace, Pantikapaion, date: Circa 4th Century B.C., ref: Sear 1701, SNG BMC Black Sea 883,
Q-001
1 commentsquadrans
Greek_Q-036_axis-0h_18,5-19mm_6,55g-s.jpg
G., Thrace, Pantikapaion, Tauric Chersonese, Black Sea Area, ( cc. 4th. Century B.C.), SNG BMC Black Sea 883, AE-18, ΠΑΝ, Lion head left, #1Thrace, Pantikapaion, Tauric Chersonese, Black Sea Area, ( cc. 4th. Century B.C.), SNG BMC Black Sea 883, AE-18, ΠΑΝ, Lion head left, #1
avers: Head of Pan left wreathed with ivy, with star like countermark on his face.
revers: Π-Α-Ν, Roaring lion's head left, crayfish left below.
exerg: -/-//--, diameter: 18,5-19mm, weight:6,55 g, axes:0 h,
mint: Thrace, Pantikapaion, date: Circa 4th Century B.C., ref: Sear 1701, SNG BMC Black Sea 883,
Q-001
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Greek_Q-024_axis-3h_16mm_3,02g-s.jpg
G., Thrace, Pantikapaion, Tauric Chersonese, Black Sea Area, ( cc. 4th.-3rd. Century B.C.), SNG BMC Black Sea 901, AE-16, ΠΑΝ, bow and arrow, #1Thrace, Pantikapaion, Tauric Chersonese, Black Sea Area, ( cc. 4th.-3rd. Century B.C.), SNG BMC Black Sea 901, AE-16, ΠΑΝ, bow and arrow, #1
avers: Head of Pan left wreathed with ivy.
revers: Π-Α-Ν, on the right, bow and arrow pointing up.
exerg: -/-//--, diameter: 16mm, weight:3,02g, axes:3h,
mint: Thrace, Pantikapaion, date: Circa 4th-3rd. Century B.C., ref: SNG BMC Black Sea 901,
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Greek_Q-038_axis-0h_16,5mm_2,60g-s.jpg
G., Thrace, Pantikapaion, Tauric Chersonese, Black Sea Area, (4th. Century B.C.), Anokhin-112, AE-16, Π Α Ν , Pegasos right, #1Thrace, Pantikapaion, Tauric Chersonese, Black Sea Area, (4th. Century B.C.), Anokhin-112, AE-16, Π Α Ν , Pegasos right, #1
avers: Bearded head of young Pan right.
revers: Π Α Ν Around forepart of Pegasos with curled wing right.
exerg: -/-//--, diameter: 16,5mm, weight: 2,61g, axes: 0h,
mint: Thrace, Pantikapaion, date: 4th. Century B.C., ref: Anokhin-112, Sear 1702,
Q-001
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Greek_Q-039_axis-0h_15,5-16,5_2,45g-s.jpg
G., Thrace, Pantikapaion, Tauric Chersonese, Black Sea Area, (4th. Century B.C.), Anokhin-112, AE-16, Π Α Ν , Pegasos right, #2Thrace, Pantikapaion, Tauric Chersonese, Black Sea Area, (4th. Century B.C.), Anokhin-112, AE-16, Π Α Ν , Pegasos right, #2
avers: Bearded head of young Pan right.
revers: Π Α Ν Around forepart of Pegasos with curled wing right.
exerg: -/-//--, diameter: 15,5-16,5mm, weight: 2,45g, axes: 0h,
mint: Thrace, Pantikapaion, date: 4th. Century B.C., ref: Anokhin-112, Sear 1702,
Q-002
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Greek Attic Black Figure PlateDate: Circa 450 BC
Diam: 34cm
3 commentsoa
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Istros, Thrace, c. 350 - 250 B.C.Bronze AE 15, SNG Stancomb 176-online, (BMC Thrace p. 26, 15); (SNG BM Black Sea 260); Weight 3.571 g, max. diameter 15.3 mm, die axis 180o, Istros mint, c. 350 - 250 B.C.; obv. horned head of river-god Istros (Danube) facing slightly right; rev. ΙΣΤΡΙ, sea-eagle grasping dolphin in talons; nice blue-green patina.

Background info. courtesy Forvm Ancient coins;

Istros is probably the oldest Greek colony on the Black Sea, and was founded in 657 - 656 B.C. or sometime between 630 and 620 B.C. by Milesian settlers in a strategic position near the Danube Delta.

Ex. Forvm Ancient Coins
3 commentsSteve E
Kolchis,_Dioskourias,_c2nd_Century_BC__AE_17,_Caps_of_the_Dioskouroi_by_stars,_Thyrsos__SNG_BM_Black_Sea_1021,_Q-001_0h,17mm,3,93g-s.jpg
Kolchis, Dioskourias, (cc. 2nd.Century B.C.), AE-17, SNG BM Black Sea 1021, ΔI–OΣ/KOY–ΡIA/Δ–OΣ, Thyrsos,Kolchis, Dioskourias, (cc. 2nd.Century B.C.), AE-17, SNG BM Black Sea 1021, ΔI–OΣ/KOY–ΡIA/Δ–OΣ, Thyrsos,
avers:- Two caps of the Dioskuri, each with a star above.
revers:- ΔI–OΣ/KOY–ΡIA/Δ–OΣ, in three lines to left and right of Thyrsos.
exerg: -/-//--, diameter: 17,0mm, weight: 3,93g, axes: 0h,
mint: Kolchis, Dioskourias, date: cc. 2nd.Century B.C.,
ref: SNG BM Black Sea 1021,
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Mesembria_Thrace_Diobol_SNG_Cop_653.jpg
Mesembria Thrace Diobol SNG Cop 653Silver diobol, 1.27g, 10.25mm, Mesembria mint, 450-350 B.C.

Obv. - crested Corinthian helmet facing

Rev. - M-E-T-A in four quarters of a wheel, surrounded by border of radiating lines

Excellent centering, great strike, and dark toning
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Purchased Through Private Means from Adrian Starkey [Philoromaos on Forum Ancient Coins]

Ex. Adrian Starkey Collection
1 commentsrenegade3220
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Pantikapaion AEObv: Bearded head of satyr left.
Rev: PAN - Head of ox left.
Date: Circa 325-310 BC
Mint: Pantikapaion
Ref: BMC Black Sea 890-3
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PONTUS,_Amisos__Circa_125-100_BC_,_AE-19,_Artemis_right,_Tripod,_SNG_BM_Black_Sea_1139,_Q-001_11h,_19-20mm,8,49g-s.jpg
Pontos, Amisos, (cc. 125-100 B.C.), AE-20, SNG BM Black Sea 1139, AMI-ΣOY, Tripod,Pontos, Amisos, (cc. 125-100 B.C.), AE-20, SNG BM Black Sea 1139, AMI-ΣOY, Tripod,
avers:- Diademed head of Artemis right, bow and quiver at shoulder .
revers:- AMI-ΣOY, Tripod.
exerg: -/-//--, diameter: 19,0-20,0mm, weight: 8,49g, axes: 11h,
mint: Pontos, Amisos , date: cc. 125-100 B.C.,
ref: SNG BM Black Sea 1139, SNG Stancomb 671.,
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Pontus,_Amisus,_Time_of_Mithradates_VI_Eupator__Circa_85-65_BC_Helm__head_of_Ares,_Sword_in_sheath,_monograms_flanking,SNG_Cop_150_Q-001_0h,18,5-19,5mm,8,23g-s.jpg
Pontos, Amisos, Time of Mithradates VI. Eupator. (cc. 85-65 B.C.), AE-19, SNG BM Black Sea 1154-5, AMI-ΣOY, Sword in sheath,Pontos, Amisos, Time of Mithradates VI. Eupator. (cc. 85-65 B.C.), AE-19, SNG BM Black Sea 1154-5, AMI-ΣOY, Sword in sheath,
avers:- Helmeted head of Mars or Ares right.
revers:- AMI-ΣOY, Sword in sheath, monograms flanking, AT left, AMTE(?) right.
exerg: -/-//--, diameter: 18,5-19,5mm, weight: 8,23g, axes: 0h,
mint: Pontos, Amisos , date: cc. 85-65 B.C., During the reign of Mithridates VI.,
ref: SNG BM Black Sea 1154-5, SNG Copenhagen 150.,
Q-001
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Roman-Gagat-_bracelet_Q-001_65-71x5,5mm_10,02g-s.jpg
Roman Black "Gagat"-bracelet #001,Roman Black "Gagat"-bracelet #001,
type: Gagat-bracelet,
size: 65-71x5,5mm,
weight: 10,02g,
date: ??? A.D.,
ref:???,
distribution:??? ,
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Roman_black_glass_beads_Q-004_23x21mm_4,20g-s.jpg
Roman black glass beads, #4Roman black glass beads, #4
Used as necklace or bracelet,
size: 23x21 mm,
weight:4,20g
distribution:Rome
Q-004
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Sarmatia,_Olbia,_Black_Sea,_330-250_BC_,_AE-23__Horned_head_of_Borysthenes_(Dniepr)_l__O_#923;BIO,_bowcase_and_axe,_EPI__Frovola_718__Q-001,_0h,_23mm,_11,96g-s.jpg
Sarmatia, Olbia, Black Sea, (330-250 B.C.), Frovola 718(?), AE-23, OΛBIO, Axe, and Bow in Gorytos (Scythian bow case), #1Sarmatia, Olbia, Black Sea, (330-250 B.C.), Frovola 718(?), AE-23, OΛBIO, Axe, and Bow in Gorytos (Scythian bow case), #1
avers: No legend, Horned head of River God Borysthenes (Dniepr) left.
reverse: OΛBIO, Axe, and Bow in Gorytos (Scythian bow case), Monogram (EΠI?) in left.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 23,0mm, weight: 11,96g, axis: 0h,
mint: Sarmatia, Olbia, Black Sea, date: 330-250 B.C.,
ref: SNG Cop.85var (monogram ?), Sear SG 1685, BMC 10 (?), SNG BM Black Sea ?, Frovola 718var. ( Monogram ?),
Q-001
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THEODOSIUS ITHEODOSIUS I, 379-395 AD. Æ 2 (6.30 gm) of Constantinople, 378-83. Helmeted draped bust with spear / Emperor in galley steered by Victory. RIC.52(c)3TLP
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Thrace * Moesia, Istrus * 400 - 350 BC. Silver Stater
Thrace * Moesia, Istrus * 400 - 350 BC. Silver Stater

Obv: Double male heads facing - tête-bêche, left inverted. Dioscurii * Castor & Polydeuces (Pollux)
Rev: Sea-Eagle flying left, attacking a dolphin with extended talons. IS TPIH above, . (Pellet) center, below the Eagle and above the dolphin; AG monogram below in area of exergue.

Size: ca. 18.5 mm.
Weight: 5.0 grams
Die axis: 0 degs.

SNG BMC Black Sea 246
BMC-3.25, 8
AMNG 417

1 commentsTiathena
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Thrace, Byzantion. Circa 340-320 BC. AR Fifth Siglos Thrace, Byzantion AR Fifth Siglos. Circa 340-320 BC.
Obv.: bull standing left [on dolphin left]. Rev.: quadripartite incuse square of mill sail pattern.
(2.52 gm, 13mm).
Ref.: Schönert-Geiss, Byzantion, Period I.2; SNG BM Black Sea 36–41.
Antonivs Protti
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