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LUCANIA, Thourioi. Circa 350-300 BC. AR Nomos (21.5mm, 7.78 g, 3h).LUCANIA, Thourioi. Circa 350-300 BC. AR Nomos (21.5mm, 7.78 g, 3h). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with Skylla holding trident / Bull butting right; Z above; in exergue, fish right. HN Italy 1813; SNG ANS 1056-7. Toned, struck with worn obverse die. Good VF. Purchased by the consignor from M&M Numismatics, October 2000 (their stock ticket included). Closing Date and Time: 15 December 2021 at 10:08:00 ET.5 commentsMark R1

(0350) VETRANIO350 AD
AE 21.5 mm 4.36 g
O: DN VETRANIO PF AVG
LAUR DR CUIR BUST R, "A" BEHIND BUST, STAR IN FRONT
R: HOC SIGNO VICTORERIS
EMPEROR STANDING L HOLDING CHI RHO STANDARD, CROWNED BY VICTORY STANDING BEHIND, "A" LEFT FIELD
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01 Augustus RIC 167aAugustus 27 B.C. - 14 A.D. AR Denarius. Lugdunum Mint. 15 - 13 B.C. (3,71 gr) Obv: AVGVSTVS DIVI F, Bare head right. Rev: in ex. IMP X, Bull butting right.
RIC 167a, RSC 137, Sear 1610.

Ex: Poinsignon Numismatique

This coin has great beauty in its simplicity and it's also a great example of propaganda. Divi F (filius) means that Octavianus is not only Augustus but also the son of a god.2 commentsPaddy

01- 03 - AUGUSTO (27 A.C. - 14 D.C.) AR denario 17,75 mm 3,50 gr.

Anv: ANEPÍGRAFA - Cabeza desnuda viendo a derecha.
Rev: AVGVSTVS en exergo - Capricornio (su signo del zodíaco) a derecha, con orbe y cornucopia.

Acuñada: Entre el 18 y 16 A.C.
Ceca: Colonia Patricia
Rareza: R2

Referencias: RIC I #126; RSC #21; BMCRE #346; Sear #1592. 3 commentsmdelvalle

01- 03 - AUGUSTO (27 A.C. - 14 D.C.) AR denario 17,75 mm 3,50 gr.

Anv: ANEPÍGRAFA - Cabeza desnuda viendo a derecha.
Rev: AVGVSTVS en exergo - Capricornio (su signo del zodíaco) a derecha, con orbe y cornucopia.

Acuñada: Entre el 18 y 16 A.C.
Ceca: Colonia Patricia
Rareza: R2

Referencias: RIC I #126 Pag.50; BMCRE #346; BMCRR #4374; CBN #1266; Sear RCTV I #1592 Pag.316; RSC I #21 Pag.133 mdelvalle

0279 Hadrian Dupondius Roma 119-23 AD Virtus Reference.
RIC 279 pl; Strack 563

Bust A1/L

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III
Radiate head

Rev. VIRTVTI AVGVSTI; S C in field.
Virtus stepping on helmet, right, holding spear and parazonium

12.93 gr
26 mm
6h

Note.
Philippe Rossignol collection
Ex Rauch 86 (2010), 800okidoki

0299 Hadrian Denarius Roma 119-23 AD Felicitas seatedReference.
Strack 64; RIC II, 120; C 600; RIC 299

Bust A2

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate head with drapery

Rev. P M TR P COS III; FEL P R in ex.
Felicitas seated left, holding caduceus and cornucopia

3.33 gr
19 mm
6h

Note.
Philippe Rossignol collection1 commentsokidoki

03-16 - Justiniano I (01/08/527 - 14/11/565 D.C.) AE 16 nummi 20 x 20 mm 6.7 gr.

Anv: "D.N. IVSTINIANVS PP.AVG." - Busto con diadema de perlas, coraza y Paludamentum (capote militar) sobre ella, viendo a derecha.
Rev: Gran " I ", " A " a izquierda y " SP " a derecha. " Signo Chi-Ro " arriba. "TES" en exergo.

Acuñada 527 - 565 D.C.
Ceca: Tessalónica

Referencias: Sear BCTV #178 Pag. 64 - Bellinger D.O. Vol.I #98d - B.M.C. #171 - Tolstoi M.B. #485 - Morrisson C.M.b.B.N. #9 - Hahn M.I.B. #169c1 commentsmdelvalle

04-10 - Justino II (15/11/565 - 05/10/578 D.C.) AE Medio Follis 21 x 25 mm 7.3 gr.

Anv: "D.N. IVSTINVS PP.AVG." - Emperador a la izquierda y la Emperatriz Sofia a la derecha, sentados de frente en doble trono, ambos nimbados, él porta "Sphaira/globus cruciger/Orbis" (Globo coronado por una cruz) y ella cetro coronado por cruz.
Rev: Gran " K ", "A/N/N/O" a izquierda, " + " arriba, "Signo=5" (Año reinal) a derecha y " Î”" (Letra de Officina) debajo.

Acuñada Año=5 - 569/70 D.C.
Ceca: Constantinopla (Off.4ta.)

Referencias: Sear BCTV #361 Pag. 92 - Bellinger D.O. Vol.I #44-58 - B.M.C. #82-100 - Tolstoi M.B. #217-234 - Ratto M.B. #825-833 - Morrisson C.M.b.B.N. #45-51 - Hahn M.I.B. #44a-cmdelvalle

0473 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 119-23 AD Pietas Reference.
Strack 542; RIC 473; RIC II, 587

Bust D1

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG PM TRP COS III
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust viewed from front

Rev. PIETAS AVGVSTI; S C in field
Pietas veiled, standing right before altar, raising one hand and holding box of incense in other.

27.71 gr
33 mm
6h

Note.
Philippe Rossignol collectionokidoki

0504 Hadrian Denarius Roma 119-22 AD FortunaReference.
RIC II, 122; RIC 504; Strack 65

Bust C1

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate, draped, bust viewed from front

Rev. P M TR P COS III in Ex FORT RED
Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia

3.34 gr
19 mm
6h

Note.
Philippe Rossignol collectionokidoki

07-02 - Focas (23/11/602 - 05/10/610 D.C.) AE Follis 26 mm 8.1 gr.

Anv: "O.N. FOCA.NE.PE.AV." - Emperador a la izquierda y la Emperatriz Leontia a la derecha, de pié de frente, él porta "Sphaira/globus cruciger/Orbis" (Globo coronado por una cruz) y ella cetro coronado por cruz. Entre sus cabezas una cruz.
Rev: Gran " m ", "A/N/N/O" a izquierda, " + " arriba y "Signo/II=5/II" (Año reinal) a derecha. " THEUP' " en exergo.

Acuñada Año=7 - 608/9 D.C.
Ceca: Antiochia/Theoupolis (Antioquía cambia su nombre luego del gran terremoto del año 528 D.C.)

Referencias: Sear BCTV #671 Pag. 151 - Bellinger D.O. Vol.II #83/9 - B.M.C. #102/10 - Tolstoi M.B. #142/8 - Ratto M.B. #1269/75 - Morrisson C.M.b.B.N. #1-15 - Hahn M.I.B. #83a-bmdelvalle

0790 Hadrian Denarius Roma 124-27 AD Neptune standingReference.
Strack 160; RIC II, 155c; C. 307; RIC 790

Bust A2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head with drapery

Rev. COS III
Neptune, stepping on prow right, holding trident and dolphin

3.37 gr
20 mm
6h

Note.
Philippe Rossignol collection2 commentsokidoki

0798 Hadrian Denarius Roma 125-27 AD Eagle standing head rightReference.
RIC II, 190; C 430 Strack 184; RIC 798 pl.

Bust A1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate, head

Rev. COS III
Eagle on thunderbolt, body inclined left, head turned right

3.11 gr
19 mm
6h

Note.
Philippe Rossignol collectionokidoki

08-01 - APPIUS CLAUDIUS PULCHER, T. MANLIUS MANCINUS y Q. URBINIUS (111 - 110 A.C.)AR Denarius 17 mm 3.3 gr
Anv: Busto de Minerva o Palas (como Roma) con yelmo alado viendo a derecha, detrás un signo desconocido.
Rev: Victoria llevando con ambas manos las riendas de una triga que cabalga a derecha . Uno de los caballos mira hacia atrás.
Una de las dos ocasiones en que se acuña una triga ( Carruaje de guerra griego tirado por tres caballos) en las monedas romanas. "AP•CL•T•MANL•Q•VR" (MANL y VR en ligadura) en Exergo.

Ceca: Roma
Referencias: Sear RCTV Vol.1 #176 Pag.106 - Craw RRC #299/1a - Syd CRR #570 - BMCRR #1290 - RSC Vol.1 Claudia 2 Pag.31mdelvalle

08-01 - APPIUS CLAUDIUS PULCHER, T. MANLIUS MANCINUS y Q. URBINIUS (111 - 110 A.C.)AR Denarius 17 mm 3.3 gr
Anv: Busto de Minerva o Palas (como Roma) con yelmo alado viendo a derecha, detrás un signo desconocido.
Rev: Victoria llevando con ambas manos las riendas de una triga que cabalga a derecha . Uno de los caballos mira hacia atrás.
Una de las dos ocasiones en que se acuña una triga ( Carruaje de guerra griego tirado por tres caballos) en las monedas romanas. "AP•CL•T•MANL•Q•VR" (MANL y VR en ligadura) en Exergo.

Ceca: Roma

Referencias: Sear RCTV Vol.1 #176 Pag.106 - Craw RRC #299/1a - Syd CRR #570 - BMCRR #1290 - RSC Vol.1 Claudia 2 Pag.31mdelvalle

095a03. VetranioAE2. 24mm, 4.75 g. Siscia. Obv: D N VETRANIO P F AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; A to left, star to right. Rev: HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS / •Γ SIS•. Vetranio standing left, holding labarum and spear; to right, crowning Victory standing left. RIC 287. Naumann 101, lot 860
lawrence c

095a04. Vetranio in Name of Constantius IIVetranio issuing in name of Constantius II
Billon heavy maiorina, RIC VIII Siscia 304, SRCV V 18204, Cohen VII 142, LRBC II 1190, Hunter V 54, , 4.981g, 22.8mm, 0o, 1st officina, Siscia (Sisak, Croatia) mint, 350 - 351 A.D.; obverse D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, A behind (A's often appear as H in this period); reverse HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS, Constantius standing facing head left, holding labarum (Chi Rho Christogram standard) and spear, Victory right crowning him, palm in left hand, III left field, ASIS crescent in exergue. A FORUM coin.lawrence c

1027 Hadrian Denarius Roma 129-30 AD JustitiaReference.
RIC II, 215; C. 883; RIC 1027 Strack 326

Bust A2+

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Bare head, with drapery

Rev. IVSTITIA AVG P P; COS III in ex.
Justitia seated left, holding patera and vertical sceptre

3.39 gr
18 mm
6h

Note.
Philippe Rossignol collection
Ex Peus 399 (2009), 318.okidoki

1198 Hadrian AS Roma 129-30 AD Clementia Reference.
RIC 714; RIC 1198; Strack 816; C 228

Bust D2/L

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust viewed from side

Rev. CLEMENTIA AVG COS III P P; S C in field
Clementia, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left.

13.17 gr
27 mm
12h

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Philippe Rossignol collection, John Jencek, San Mateo im August 2010okidoki

1271 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 129-30 AD IndulgentiaReference.
RIC 1271; Strack 827; BMCRE 1420 note; Old RIC --; Banti--; C. --

Bust B1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate, cuirassed bust viewed from front

Rev. COS III P P INDVLGENTIA AVG; S C in ex.
Indulgentia seated left, extending her open right hand and holding transverse sceptre

25.84 gr
32 mm
12h

Note.
Philippe Rossignol collectionokidoki

1403i, Constantine I (the Great), early 307 - 22 May 337 A.D. (Siscia)Silvered AE 3, RIC 214, VF, Siscia mint, 3.187g, 19.3mm, 0o, 328 - 329 A.D.
Obverse: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG, laureate head right; Reverse PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG, campgate with two turrets, star above, ASIS and double crescent in exergue.

Flavius Valerius Constantinus, Constantine the Great, was the son of Helena and the First Tetrarchic ruler Constantius I. Constantine is most famous for his conversion to Christianity and the battle of the Milvian Bridge where he defeated emperor Maxentius. It is reputed that before the battle, he saw the words "In Hoc Signo Victor Eris" (By this sign you shall conquer) emblazoned on the sun around the Chi Rho, the symbol of Christianity. Other sources claim the vision came to Constantine I in a dream. The story continues that after placing this Christogram on the shields of his army, he defeated his opponent and thus ruled the empire through divine providence. Constantine I also shifted the capital of the empire to Constantinople, establishing the foundation for an Empire that would last another 1000 years. He died in 337 and his sons divided the Roman territories.

The Emperor Constantine I was effectively the sole ruler of the Roman world between 324 and 337 A.D.; his reign was perhaps one of the most crucial of all the emperors in determining the future course of western civilization. By beginning the process of making Christianity the religious foundation of his realm, he set the religious course for the future of Europe which remains in place to this very day. Because he replaced Rome with Constantinople as the center of imperial power, he made it clear that the city of Rome was no longer the center of power, and he also set the stage for the Middle Ages. His philosophical view of monarchy, largely spelled out in some of the works of Eusebius of Caesarea, became the foundation for the concept of the divine right of kings which prevailed in Europe.

Constantine was not a "Christian convert" in any traditional sense. He was not baptized until close to death, and while that was not an uncommon practice, the mention of Christ in his speeches and decrees is conspicuous by its absence. Eusebius, Church historian and Constantine biographer, is responsible for much of the valorization of Constantine as the Christian Emperor. The somnambulant "sign" in which Constantine was to become victor at the Milvian Bridge is, not so surprisingly, revealed to posterity long after the "fact." Throughout his reign, Constantine continues to portray himself on coins as a sun god (Freeman, Charles. Egypt, Greece and Rome: Civilizations of the Ancient Mediterranean; Second Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004. 582). Above all, Constantine was a pragmatist. It would be cynical to egregiously disavow his commitment to Christianity, but it would be equally wrong to think that he would allow Christianity to meddle in the governance of his empire. As he reputedly told a group of bishops, "You are bishops of those within the church, but I am perhaps a bishop appointed by God of those outside." Whatever the motives for his decision to support Christianity, Christianity benefitted from the arrangement. So, too, did Constantine. It was a match made in heaven.
J. P. Fitzgerald, Jr.

For perhaps the best Constantine The Great site on the web, see Victor Clark's Constantine The Great Coins: http://www.constantinethegreatcoins.com/ Cleisthenes

1403j, Constantine I (the Great), early 307 - 22 May 337 A.D. (Thessalonica)Bronze AE 3, RIC 153, VF, Thessalonica mint, 2.955g, 19.7mm, 0o, 326 - 328 A.D. Obverse: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG, laureate head right; Reverse: PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG, campgate with two turrets, star above, dot right, SMTSG in exergue.

Flavius Valerius Constantinus, Constantine the Great, was the son of Helena and the First Tetrarchic ruler Constantius I. Constantine is most famous for his conversion to Christianity and the battle of the Milvian Bridge where he defeated emperor Maxentius. It is reputed that before the battle, he saw the words "In Hoc Signo Victor Eris" (By this sign you shall conquer) emblazoned on the sun around the Chi Rho, the symbol of Christianity. Other sources claim the vision came to Constantine I in a dream. The story continues that after placing this Christogram on the shields of his army, he defeated his opponent and thus ruled the empire through divine providence. Constantine I also shifted the capital of the empire to Constantinople, establishing the foundation for an Empire that would last another 1000 years. He died in 337 and his sons divided the Roman territories.

The Emperor Constantine I was effectively the sole ruler of the Roman world between 324 and 337 A.D.; his reign was perhaps one of the most crucial of all the emperors in determining the future course of western civilization. By beginning the process of making Christianity the religious foundation of his realm, he set the religious course for the future of Europe which remains in place to this very day. Because he replaced Rome with Constantinople as the center of imperial power, he made it clear that the city of Rome was no longer the center of power, and he also set the stage for the Middle Ages. His philosophical view of monarchy, largely spelled out in some of the works of Eusebius of Caesarea, became the foundation for the concept of the divine right of kings which prevailed in Europe.

Constantine was not a "Christian convert" in any traditional sense. He was not baptized until close to death, and while that was not an uncommon practice, the mention of Christ in his speeches and decrees is conspicuous by its absence. Eusebius, Church historian and Constantine biographer, is responsible for much of the valorization of Constantine as the Christian Emperor. The somnambulant "sign" in which Constantine was to become victor at the Milvian Bridge is, not so surprisingly, revealed to posterity long after the "fact." Throughout his reign, Constantine continues to portray himself on coins as a sun god (Freeman, Charles. Egypt, Greece and Rome: Civilizations of the Ancient Mediterranean; Second Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004. 582). Above all, Constantine was a pragmatist. It would be cynical to egregiously disavow his commitment to Christianity, but it would be equally wrong to think that he would allow Christianity to meddle in the governance of his empire. As he reputedly told a group of bishops, "You are bishops of those within the church, but I am perhaps a bishop appointed by God of those outside." Whatever the motives for his decision to support Christianity, Christianity benefitted from the arrangement. So, too, did Constantine. It was a match made in heaven.
J. P. Fitzgerald, Jr.

For perhaps the best Constantine The Great site on the web, see Victor Clark's Constantine The Great Coins: http://www.constantinethegreatcoins.com/
Cleisthenes

1407 Hadrian Denarius Roma 130-38 AD FortunaReference.
RIC 247d; C 783; RIC 1407; Strack 240

Bust A2/L

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head

Rev. FORTVNAE REDVCI.
Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopiae

3.31 gr
19 mm
6h

Note.
Philippe Rossignol collectionokidoki

1411 Hadrian Denarius Roma 130-38 AD FortunaReference.
RIC 247; C 783; RIC 1411; Strack 240

Bust D2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust viewed from rear

Rev. FORTVNAE REDVCI.
Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopiae

3.24 gr
18.47 mm
6h

Note.
Philippe Rossignol collectionokidoki

147 Constantius II. (324-337 A.D. Caesar, 337-361 A.D. Augustus), Siscia, RIC VIII 304E, AE-2 Follis, A/-//--, III/-//ЄSISᴗ, HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS, Constantius standing left, Scarce !147 Constantius II. (324-337 A.D. Caesar, 337-361 A.D. Augustus), Siscia, RIC VIII 304E, AE-2 Follis, A/-//--, III/-//ЄSISᴗ, HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS, Constantius standing left, Scarce !
avers:- D N CONSTAN TIVS P F AVG, Cs1,D3, Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, "A" behind the busts.
rever:- HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS, Constantius standing left, holding labarum with Chi-Rho and spear, being crowned by Victory. III in left field.
exergo: A/-//--, III/-//ЄSISᴗ, diameter: 21,5-22,5mm, weight: 4,87g, axis: 0h,
mint: Siscia, date: 350-351 A.D., ref: RIC-VIII-304E, p-371, 5th.-off., Scarce !
Q-0013 commentsquadrans

151 Vetranio (350 AD.), Siscia, RIC VIII 292, AE-2 Follis, A/*//--; A/-//•ASIS*, HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS, Vetranio in military dress, standing left, Scarce! #1151 Vetranio (350 AD.), Siscia, RIC VIII 292, AE-2 Follis, A/*//--; A/-//•ASIS*, HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS, Vetranio in military dress, standing left, Scarce! #1
avers: D N VETRAN IO P F AVG, Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, A behind head
reverse: HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS, Vetranio in military dress, standing left, holding labarum and transverse scepter, being crowned by Victory, standing left behind him. A in left field.
exergue: A/*//--; A/-//•ASIS*, diameter: 22,0-23,0mm, weight: 6,07g
mint: Siscia, date: 350 A.D.,
ref: RIC VIII Siscia 292, Sear 18905, Scarce!
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2370 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD AequitasReference.
RIC 2370; RIC II, 743; Strack 650; C. 125; Banti 85

Bust A2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head with drapery

Rev. AEQVITAS AVG S C in field.
Aequitas standing left, holding scales and sceptre

23.69 gr
31 mm
6h

Note.
Philippe Rossignol collection1 commentsokidoki

25 Elagabalus RIC 161Elagabalus 218-222 AD. Ar Denarius. Rome Mint. 220-221 AD. (3.52 g) Obv: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AUG, laureate head right, bust drapped. Rev: Victory hovering left between two shields,
holding open wreath (for Sear, diadem for Cohen) with both hands, star in field.
C 300; Ric 161; Sear 7554

Ex: Poinsignon NumismatiquePaddy

275/1 M. Fannius C. f.M. Fannius C. f. AR Denarius. 123 BC. (3.88 gr) Obv: Helmeted bust of Roma right; X below chin, ROMA behind Rev: Victory in quadriga right; M. FAN. C. F. in ex.
Syd 419; Fannia 1; Crawford 275/1

Ex: Poinsignon Numismatique2 commentsPaddy

35. Constantius II / Hoc Signo. . .Maiorina (larger AE 2), Mar. - Dec. 350, Siscia mint.
Obverse: DN CONSTANTIVS P F AVG / Diademed bust of Constantius II; A behind bust, star in front.
Reverse: HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS / Emperor standing, in military dress, holding standard with ChiRho, and spear. To the right stands Victory crowning him with a wreath and holding a palm branch. A in left field.
Mint mark: . ASIS*
5.55 gm., 22.5 mm.
RIC # 291; LRBC #1177; Sear #18203.

The reverse type on this coin refers to the vision Constantine the Great had before the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312. He saw a cross and the words HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS, which translate "By this sign you will be victorious."

Vetranio used this reverse type on coins minted in his name and the name of Constantius II during the 9 months he was emperor. RIC says, "This . . . evocation of the vision of Constantine before his victory over Magnentius is the clearest possible indication of Vetranio's loyalty to Constantius, and his expectation of the latter's triumph (over Magnentius)." (RIC VII, p. 344-45.)

On Roman coins, if an emperor is depicted on the reverse, it is usually the emperor whose name and portrait appears on the obverse of the coin. On this particular coin, it would not be out of place to have Constantius II represented on the reverse, especially because the coin was issued in advance of a coming battle with a pagan usurper (Magnentius). However, given the reverse legend, it is thought by many that the emperor depicted on this reverse is Constantine the Great himself.Callimachus

40 Réis - Countermarked 80 RéisEmperor Pedro I

Obverse: Value within wreath of floral decorations PETRUS.I.D.G.CONST.IMP.ET.PERP.BRAS.DEF 40 +1828 R+, value within wreath of floral decorations.

Reverse: IN + HOC + SIGNO + VINCES, crowned coat-of-arms.

B Bahia, modern-day Salvador de Bahia, Brazil (1694-1698, 1714-1834)
R Casa da Moeda do Brasil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (1694-date)

NOTE: Countermark on 80 Réis of Pedro I, KM# 366.1 commentsPericles J2

A137-02 - Valentiniano I (364 - 375 D.C.)AE3 Centenional 17 mm 2 gr.

Anv: "DN VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG" - Busto con diadema de perlas, coraza y Paludamentum (capote militar) sobre ella, viendo a derecha.
Rev: "GLORIA RO-MANORVM" - Emperador vestido militarmente avanzando a derecha, arrastrando por los pelos a un prisionero con el brazo derecho y portando un Labarum (Estandarte), con el signo Chi-Ro en su bandera, en su mano izquierda. " * BSISC" en exergo y "D" en campo derecho.

Acuñada 367 - 375 D.C.
Ceca: Siscia (Off.2da.)
Rareza: C2

Referencias: RIC Vol.IX (Siscia) #14a Pag.147 tipo xi - Cohen Vol.VIII #12 Pag.88 - DVM #42 Pag.308 - Salgado MRBI Vol.III #9033.f.1. Pag.269 - Sear RCTV (1988) #4102mdelvalle

A138-02 - Valente (364 - 378 D.C.)AE3 Centenional 17 x 16 mm 2.2 gr.

Anv: "DN VALEN-S P F AVG" - Busto con diadema de perlas, coraza y Paludamentum (capote militar) sobre ella, viendo a derecha.
Rev: "GLORIA RO-MANORVM" - Emperador vestido militarmente avanzando a derecha, arrastrando por los pelos a un prisionero con el brazo derecho y portando un Labarum (Estandarte), con el signo Chi-Ro en su bandera, en su mano izquierda. "· BSISC" en exergo y "R" en campo derecho.

Acuñada 367 - 375 D.C.
Ceca: Siscia (Off.2da.)
Rareza: C

Referencias: RIC Vol.IX (Siscia) #14b Pag.147 tipo xi - Cohen Vol.VIII #11 Pag.103 - DVM #46 Pag.309 - Salgado MRBI Vol.III #9076.f.1. Pag.273 - Sear RCTV (1988) #4117mdelvalle

A138-06 - Valente (364 - 378 D.C.)AE3 Centenional 17 x 16 mm 2.5 gr.

Anv: "DN VALEN-S P F AVG" - Busto con diadema de perlas, coraza y Paludamentum (capote militar) sobre ella, viendo a derecha.
Rev: "GLORIA RO-MANORVM" - Emperador vestido militarmente avanzando a derecha, arrastrando por los pelos a un prisionero con el brazo derecho y portando un Labarum (Estandarte), con el signo Chi-Ro en su bandera, en su mano izquierda. "TESÎ“" en exergo.

Acuñada 364 - 367 D.C.
Ceca: Tessalonica (Off.3ra.)
Rareza: C

Referencias: RIC Vol.IX (Thessalonica) #16b Pag.176 tipo i - Cohen Vol.VIII #11 Pag.103 - DVM #46 Pag.309 - Salgado MRBI Vol.III #9076.h.1. Pag.273 - Sear RCTV (1988) #4117mdelvalle

A138-07 - Valente (364 - 378 D.C.)AE3 Centenional 16 x 15 mm 2.4 gr.

Anv: "DN VALEN-S P F AVG" - Busto con diadema de perlas, coraza y Paludamentum (capote militar) sobre ella, viendo a derecha.
Rev: "GLORIA RO-MANORVM" - Emperador vestido militarmente avanzando a derecha, arrastrando por los pelos a un prisionero con el brazo derecho y portando un Labarum (Estandarte), con el signo Chi-Ro en su bandera, en su mano izquierda. "TES" en exergo, "Corona" en campo izquierdo y "B" en campo derecho.

Acuñada 367 - 375 D.C.
Ceca: Tessalonica (Off.2da.)
Rareza: C

Referencias: RIC Vol.IX (Thessalonica) #26b Pag.178 tipo xx - Cohen Vol.VIII #11 Pag.103 - DVM #46 Pag.309 - Salgado MRBI Vol.III #9076.h.2. Pag.274 - Sear RCTV (1988) #4117mdelvalle

A139-02 - Procopio (365 - 366 D.C.)AE3 Centenional 17 x 16 mm 1.9 gr.
Pariente de Juliano II y General de su ejército en la campaña contra los persas. Usurpador en Tracia y Asia Menor

Anv: "DN PROCO-PIVS P F AVG" - Busto Tipo A, con diadema de perlas, coraza y Paludamentum (capote militar) sobre ella, viendo a derecha.
Rev: "REPARATI-[O FEL TEMP]" - Emperador vestido militarmente de pié a izquierda, portando labarum (estandarte militar) con signo Chi-Ro en su bandera, en mano derecha y descansando la izquierda en un escudo que descansa a sus pies. "SMHA" en exergo.

Acuñada 364 - 367 D.C.
Ceca: Heraclea (Off.1ra.)
Rareza: R3

Referencias: RIC Vol.IX (Heraclea) #8 var. (Busto NO LISTADO) Pag.193 - Cohen Vol.VIII #10 Pag.122 - DVM #6 Pag.309 - Salgado MRBI Vol.III #9085.a. Pag.275mdelvalle

A140-20 - Graciano (367 - 383 D.C.)AE3 Centenional 18 x 17 mm 1.7 gr.
Hijo mayor y Co-Augusto de Valentiniano I

Anv: "DN GRATIANVS P F AVG" - Busto con diadema de perlas, coraza y Paludamentum (capote militar) sobre ella, viendo a derecha.
Rev: "GLORIA RO-MANORVM" - Emperador vestido militarmente avanzando a derecha, arrastrando por los pelos a un prisionero con el brazo derecho y portando un Labarum (Estandarte), con el signo Chi-Ro en su bandera, en su mano izquierda. "TES" en exergo y " * / B " en campo derecho.

Acuñada 367 - 375 D.C.
Ceca: Tessalonica (Off.2da.)
Rareza: S

Referencias: RIC Vol.IX (Thessalonica) #26c Pag.178 tipo xv - Cohen Vol.VIII #23 Pag.129 - DVM #43 Pag.310 - Salgado MRBI Vol.III #9124.g. Pag.278 - Sear RCTV (1988) #4142mdelvalle

A143-02 - Aelia Flaccilla (383 - 386 D.C.)AE4 Medio Centenional 13 x 12 mm 0.9 gr.
Esposa de Teodosio I y madre de Arcadio y Honorio.

Anv: "[AEL FL]AC-CILLA AVG" - Busto con elaborado peinado con varias diademas de perlas, Collar de 1 hilo de perlas y manto sobre ella, viendo a derecha.
Rev: "SALVS REI-[PVB]LICAE" - Victoria sentada a derecha, dibujando el signo Chi-Ro en un escudo apoyado en una pequeña columna. "SMHA" en exergo.

Acuñada 383 - 386 D.C.
Ceca: Heraclea (Off.1ra.)
Rareza: R

Referencias: RIC Vol.IX (Heraclea) #17 Pag.196 - Cohen Vol.VIII #5 Pag.165 - DVM #6 Pag.313 - Salgado MRBI Vol.III #9245.c. Pag.290mdelvalle

A143-03 - Aelia Flaccilla (383 - 386 D.C.)AE4 Medio Centenional 14 mm 1.3 gr.
Esposa de Teodosio I y madre de Arcadio y Honorio.

Anv: "AEL FLAC-CILLA[ AVG]" - Busto con elaborado peinado con varias diademas de perlas, Collar de 1 hilo de perlas y manto sobre ella, viendo a derecha.
Rev: "SALVS REI-[PVBLI]CAE" - Victoria sentada a derecha, dibujando el signo Chi-Ro en un escudo apoyado en una pequeña columna. "•SMHA" en exergo.

Acuñada 383 - 386 D.C.
Ceca: Heraclea (Off.1ra.)
Rareza: R

Referencias: RIC Vol.IX (Heraclea) #17 Pag.196 - Cohen Vol.VIII #5 Pag.165 - DVM #6 Pag.313 - Salgado MRBI Vol.III #9245.c. Pag.290mdelvalle

A143-06 - Aelia Flaccilla (383 - 386 D.C.)AE4 Medio Centenional 14x13 mm 1.3 gr.
Esposa de Teodosio I y madre de Arcadio y Honorio.

Anv: "AEL FLAC-CILLA AVG" - Busto con elaborado peinado con varias diademas de perlas, Collar de 1 hilo de perlas y manto sobre ella, viendo a derecha.
Rev: "SALVS REI-PVBLICAE" - Victoria sentada a derecha, dibujando el signo Chi-Ro en un escudo apoyado en una pequeña columna. "CONÎ•" en exergo.

Acuñada 383 - 386 D.C.
Ceca: Constantinopla (Off.5ta.)
Rareza: S

Referencias: RIC Vol.IX (Constantinopolis) #61 Pag.229 - Cohen Vol.VIII #5 Pag.165 - DVM #6 Pag.313 - Salgado MRBI Vol.III #9245.d. Pag.290mdelvalle

A147-15 - Arcadio (383 - 408 D.C.)AE2 Maiorina 23 x 22 mm 5.1 gr.
Hijo mayor de Teodosio I y Aelia Flaccila, Co-augusto de su padre y su sucesor al mando de las provincias orientales.

Anv: "DN ARCADI - VS PF AVG " - Busto con diadema de perlas, coraza y Paludamentum (capote militar) sobre ella, portando lanza y escudo, viendo a derecha. Sobre su cabeza una mano sostiene una corona de laureles.
Rev: "GLORIA RO - MANORVM" - Emperador vestido militarmente de pié de frente, viendo a izquierda, portando labarum (estandarte militar con signo Chi-Ro en su bandera) en mano derecha y descansando la izquierda en su escudo. A su izquierda un prisionero sentado a izquierda viendo a derecha. "SMHA" en exergo.

Acuñada 383 - 387 D.C.
Ceca: Heraclea (Off.1ra.)
Rareza: C

Referencias: RIC Vol.X (Heraclea) #12 Pag.195 - DVM #24 Pag.325 - Salgado MRBI Vol.III #9313.c. Pag.295 - Sabatier #29mdelvalle

Aurelian Antoninianus, Fides & SolAurelian, 270-275 CE
AE Antoninianus Diameter: 23 mm, Weight: 4.19 grams, Die axis: 6h

Obverse: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
Radiate and cuirassed bust to right.

Reverse: PROVIDEN DEOR
Fides on left, holding signum in each hand, facing Sol standing on right, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.

Mint: PXXT : Ticinum

References: RIC 152

Notes: Minted 274 CE.

Purchased from Poinsignon Numismatique, 20211 commentsPharsalos

Brasil - 20 Reis - 1829Obv:- PETRUS. I. D. G. CONST. IMPET. PERP. BRAS. DEF, Wreath with flowers and 20 in centre; // 1829 R
Rev:- IN HOC SIGNO VINCES, Crowned arms within wreath
Reference:- KM#360
Mintage:- 6,806,739

Part of a large, mixed world lot I bought on a whim.maridvnvm

Champagne (1125-1152) - Theobald IIDenier of Theobald II, Count of Champagne 1125-1152
Mint: Provins
O: +TEBALT COMES
R: CASTRI PRVVINS

Theobald was Count of Champagne, Brie, Blois, and Chartres. He was brother to Stephen of Blois, who became king of England. The reverse is a famous play on words, a "field" (champ) and a "comb" (peigne) creates the word "Champagne". These coins were very popular during the medieval Champagne fairs.

Ex- Poinsignon NumismatiqueSt. George's Collection

Constantine the GreatFlavius Valerius Constantinus, Constantine the Great, was the son of Helena and the First Tetrarchic ruler Constantius I. Constantine is most famous for his conversion to Christianity after the battle of the Milvian Bridge where he defeated emperor Maxentius. Before the battle he saw the words "In Hoc Signo Victor Eris" (By this sign you shall conquer) emblazoned on the sun around the Chi Rho, the symbol of Christianity. After placing this Christogram on the shields of his army, he defeated his opponent and thus ruled the empire through divine providence. He also shifted the capital of the empire to Constantinople, establishing the foundation for an Empire that would last another 1000 years. He died in 337 and his sons divided the Roman territories.

Bronze AE 3, RIC 123, VF, Thessalonica mint, 3.225g, 18.4mm, 0o, 324 A.D.; obverse CONSTAN-TINVS AVG, laureate head right; reverse D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG, VOT XX in wreath, TSEVI in ex;
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Constantius Hoc SignoAE2 , Siscia mint
Obv: DN CONSTANTIVS PF AVG, Diademmed, draped and cuirassed bust right, A behind star before.
Rev: HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS, Emperor standing holding labarum and scepter, being crowned from behind by Victory. A in left field.
.(gamma) SIS. in exergue. RIC 286
22mm, 4.3gm.Jerome Holderman

Constantius II HOC SIGNO RIC 286-2AE2 , Siscia mint
Obv: DN CONSTANTIVS PF AVG, Diademmed, draped and cuirassed bust right, A behind star before.
Rev: HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS, Emperor standing holding labarum and scepter, being crowned from behind by Victory. A in left field.
.BSIS. in exergue. RIC 286
22mm, 5.2gm.Jerome Holderman

CONSTANTIUS II majorina AD350obv: D.N.CONSTANTIVS.PF.AVG / A (diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right)
rev: HOC.SIGNO.VICTORERIS / H / *SIS* (Constantius standing left, holding chi-rho banner & scepter, being crowned by Victory standing left, holding wreath & branch)
ref: RIC VIII-Siscia282b
3.63g, 23mm
Scarceberserker

Corinth - AR staterc. 515-450 BC
Pegasos with reins left
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head of Athena wearing Corinthian helmet and necklace right within incuse square
Ravel 129 var.
7,9g 17,5mm
ex Künker
Exemplar der Sammlung Jean-Claude Bourgeois, Auktion Poinsignon, Besançon 26. Mai 2012, Nr. 190.J. B.

Crawford 039/2, ROMAN REPUBLIC, Collateral Semilibral Struck AE QuadransRome, The Republic.
Anonymous, Semilibral Reduction, 217-215 BCE.
AE Struck Quadrans (38.77g; 31mm).
Uncertain Italian Mint.

Obverse: Youthful head of Hercules in boarskin headdress, facing right; three pellets (mark of value=3 unciae) behind.

Reverse: Bull leaping right, snake below; three pellets (mark of value = 3 unciae) above; ROMA below.

Reference: Crawford 39/2; Sydenham 94; BMCRR (Romano-Campanian) 116.

Provenance: Ex SKA/Credit Suisse (Bern) 7 (27-29 Apr 1987), Lot 656; Dr. Busso Peus Auction 300 (28 Oct 1980), Lot 206; Munz Zentrum Auktion XXX (21 Nov 1977) Lot 76; Signorelli Collection.

This coin is part of a short-lived, semi-libral series, struck collateral to the standard prow types (Crawford 38) in 217-215 BC. The economic hardship on Rome imposed by Hannibal’s invasion led to a rapid decline in the weight of Roman bronze coins, resulting in the adoption of a semi-libral bronze standard (AE As of ½ Roman pound) and eventual elimination of cast coins. The Series 39 types and their relationship to contemporaneous Second Punic War events are interesting to ponder. Hercules is an important figure, appearing on two of the 10 available sides of the series. Likely this is a paradigm of Roman strength and heroism during the War. While Crawford attributes this series to the Rome mint, I believe the types and fabric of the coins are inconsistent with the contemporaneous, Crawford 38 prow types which are also attributed to Rome.

Frequent visitors to my gallery may notice that this coin is a duplicate of a coin already in my collection. Indeed, I recently chose to upgrade my original specimen (viewable here: http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-143993 ) with this companion. The type is difficult to find as well preserved as this specimen, so when I saw this coin, I snatched it up. For now, I’ll keep them both. The pair illustrates the general fabric of this series – well made, conical flans, likely produced in open moulds; flat fields (struck from flat-planed dies); and generally low relief.

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Crawford 511/3, ROMAN IMPERATORIAL, Sextus Pompey, AR DenariusRome, The Imperators.
Sextus Pompey, Summer 42-40 BCE.
AR Denarius (3.82g; 20mm).
Sicilian Mint (Catana?).

Obverse: MAG·PIVS·IMP·ITER; bare head of Pompey the Great, facing right, flanked by jug and lituus.

Reverse: PRAEF/CLAS·ET·ORAE/MARIT·EX·S·C; Neptune standing left with foot on prow and holding aplustre, between the Catanaean brothers, each carrying a parent on their shoulders.

References: Crawford 511/3a; HCRI 334; Sydenham 1344 (R4); BMCRR (Sicily) 7; Pompeia 27.

Provenance: Ex Phil Peck ("Morris") Collection [Heritage 61151(26 Jan 2020) Lot 97155]; Professor Angelo Signorelli Collection [P&P Santamaria (4 Jun 1952) Lot 732].

Sextus Pompey was younger son of Pompey the Great. After Caesar's assassination, in 43 BCE, Sextus was honored by the Senate with the title "Commander of the Fleet and Sea Coasts" (Praefectus Classis et Orae Maritimae), which title is abbreviated on the reverse of this coin. Near the same time, Cicero recommended him for augurship; however, Sextus would not actually received augurship until after the Pact of Misenum in 39 BCE. Instead, shortly following the Senate’s designation of Sextus as Commander, the Second Triumvirate was formed and they placed Sextus' name on their proscription list. Sextus soon occupied Sicily with his fleet where he provided haven to other Romans proscribed by the Triumvirs. He retained control of Sicily from 42 to 36 BCE. In 42 BCE, Octavian sent Salvidienus Rufus to dislodge Sextus, but Rufus was defeated. It was likely between this defeat of Rufus and the Pact of Misenum with the Triumvirs (39 BCE) that Sextus struck much of his coinage, including this type.

Piety, or devotion, was an important character trait to the Romans on multiple levels including devotion to parents and family; devotion to the state; and devotion to the gods. The surname “Pius” was adopted by Sextus in recognition of his dutiful continuation of the struggle of his father in support of the Republic, and this notion of piety is strongly depicted on Sextus’ coinage. The obverse of this coin shows Pompey the Great, reflecting Sextus’ devotion to his father’s memory. Pompey’s head is flanked by symbols of the augurate, perhaps alluding to both Sextus’ claim to the augurate following Cicero’s recommendation and Sextus’ devotion to the gods. The rough seas around Sicily were beneficial to Sextus and particularly rough on his enemies, thus Neptune is prominently displayed at the center of the reverse. The reverse also depicts the Catanean brothers of Sicilian myth, Amphinomus and Anapias, helping their elderly parents escape the deadly lava flow of Mount Etna. Representing devoted children, the Catanean brothers may be allegorical references to Sextus’ surname “Pius”, or an indication of the Sicilian city (Catana) in which this issue may have been struck, or both.

This is a particularly complete example of this difficult type which frequently comes off-struck or on small flans.

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Don Joao V from Portugal, 1/2 EscudoAU, 15mm. ,Lisbon mint, Portugal, 1722
Obv: Ioannes V D G PORT ET ALG REX 1722 (L.)
Rev: Vinces in hoc signo Jean Paul D

HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS, RIC VIII 304, SisciaConstantius II, 22 May 337 - 3 November 361 A.D., HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS. Bronze AE 2, RIC VIII 304, F, Siscia mint, 4.773g, 21.0mm, 180o, 350 - 351 A.D.; obverse D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, A left; reverse HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS, Constantius standing facing head left, holding labarum (Chi Rho Christogram standard) and spear, Victory right crowning him, III left; scarce. Ex FORVM, photo credit FORVMPodiceps

Lucius Domitius Aurelianus - Aurelian, Emperor 270 - 275 ADAurelian and the Palmyrene Empire

Obv: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG; bust of Aurelian, radiate, curaissed, facing r.
Rev: RESTITVT•OR/IENTIS; emperor in military dress standing l., holding a long sceptre in l. hand, with the r. hand raising a kneeling female figure who is facing r., a modius on her head, ✶C✶ in exergue.
Denomination: antoniniani; Mint: Cyzicus; Officina: 2nd; Issue: 5; Date: early - summer 272 AD; Weight: 4.25g; Diameter: 24.01mm; Die axis: 150º; References, for example: RIC V v.1 351; Hunter IV 101; SRCV III 11596; BnF 1160; MER - RIC 2952.

Regarding this type/issue at Cyzicus Sylviane Estiot states "The type Restitut●Orientis, the emperor raising the hand of a kneeling woman crowned with a modius (not turreted), resumed a type contemporary with Sisica, 5th issue." (Estiot 2004 v.1, p. 109. Translation is my own). Regarding the referenced type, 5th issue, at Sisica Estiot states "...the new type Restitutor Orientis depicts the emperor in a military costume standing left, under his hand the personification of a female of the Orient kneeling, not turreted, but with a modius: it is, again, an iconographic detail that alludes to the Roman supply of cereals, compromised by the expansionism of Palmyra in the Orient." (Estiot 2004 v.1, p. 86. Translation is my own). Although the legends on the two coins at Cyzicus and Sisica are slightly different, the reverse types are the same. Thus, the coin here from Cyzicus is a reference to the threat of the Palmyrene Empire.

Photo Credit: Marc R. Breitsprecher, Classical Numismatist

Sources

BnF: Estiot, Sylviane. Monnaies de L’Empire romain XII.1: D’Aurelian à Florien. Bibliothèque nationale de France: Poinsignon Numismatique, 2004.
MER - RIC: Maison de l’Orient et la Méditerranée: Monnaies de l’Empire Romain/Roman Imperial Coinage AD 268-276. http://www.ric.mom.fr/en/home
Robertson, Anne. Roman Imperial Coins in the Hunter Coin Cabinet, Vol. IV Valerian I to Allectus. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1978.
Sear, David. Roman Coins and Their Values, Vol. III: Maximinus I to Carinus. London: Spink, 2005.
Webb, Percy. The Roman Imperial Coinage, Vol. V, Part 1: Valerian to Florian, edited by Harold Mattingly and Edward Sydenham. London: Spink & Son, 1927.1 commentsTracy Aiello

Lucius Domitius Aurelianus - Aurelian, Emperor 270 - 275 ADAurelian -- Victoria Augusta -- Rome

Obv: IMP AVRELI/ANVS AVG; bust of Aurelian, laureate, curaissed, facing r.
Rev: VICT/ORI/A AVG, Victory walking l., wreath extended in r. hand, palm frond in l. hand, bound captive in Parthian garb seated l. at Victory's feet, head turned back r. looking at Victory, B in exergue.
Denomination: billon denarius1; Mint: Rome; Officina: 2nd; Issue: 11; Date: early - September 275 AD; Weight: 2.756g; Diameter: 19.3mm; Die axis: 0º; References, for example: RIC V v.1 73; Hunter IV, no. 3 pp. cviii-cix; SRCV III 116412; BnF XII.1 260; MER-RIC 1854.

Notes:

1Estiot (2004, v.1) interprets a denarius minted in Rome at this point in time (275 AD) as a coin playing a part in Aurelian's coinage reform, best known by coins (aureliani) bearing the mark XXI (XX at the Ticinum mint, sometimes XX•I at the Siscia mint) and the Greek equivalent KA. For a discussion of this see Roger Bland's summation and translation of Estiot (2004 v.1), pp. 39 - 48, at "Monetary System," Maison de l’Orient et la Méditerranée: Monnaies de l’Empire Romain/Roman Imperial Coinage AD 268-276, http://www.ric.mom.fr/en/info/sysmon.
2I found Sear's reference a bit confusing. I believe that it is not enough to look at the previous reference, per Sear's write-up. Both 11640 and 11639 must be consulted in order to piece this coin together: 11640 for the obverse (which actually references 11637) and 11639 for the reverse.

Provenance: Ex Forum Ancient Coins August 23, 2017.

Photo Credit: Forum Ancient Coins

Sources

BnF: Estiot, Sylviane. Monnaies de L’Empire romain XII.1: D’Aurelian à Florien. Bibliothèque nationale de France: Poinsignon Numismatique, 2004.
MER - RIC: Maison de l’Orient et la Méditerranée: Monnaies de l’Empire Romain/Roman Imperial Coinage AD 268-276. http://www.ric.mom.fr/en/home
Robertson, Anne. Roman Imperial Coins in the Hunter Coin Cabinet, Vol. IV Valerian I to Allectus. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1978.
Sear, David. Roman Coins and Their Values, Vol. III: Maximinus I to Carinus. London: Spink, 2005.
Webb, Percy. The Roman Imperial Coinage, Vol. V, Part 1: Valerian to Florian, edited by Harold Mattingly and Edward Sydenham. London: Spink & Son, 1927.4 commentsTracy Aiello

Lucius Domitius Aurelianus - Aurelian, Emperor 270 - 275 ADAurelian -- Oriens Augustus -- Mars and Sol -- Serdica

Obv: IMP C L DOM AVRELIANVS P F AVG; bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, facing r.
Rev: ORI/ENS AVG; Mars in military dress on the l. and standing r., long scepter in l. hand, r. hand receiving globe from Sol; Sol on the r. and standing l., whip in l. hand, r. hand passing globe to Mars, Sol's r. foot resting on a bound captive in oriental dress seated l., head turned r. looking at Sol, XXI•P in exergue.1
Denomination: reformed antoninianus, i.e. the aurelianus; Mint: Serdica; Officina: 1; Issue: 7; Phase: 2; Date: April - November 274 AD; Weight: 3.352g; Diameter: 22.8mm; Die axis: 180º; References, for example: MER-RIC 2671.1 (this very coin).2

Notes:

1The presence of XXI on this coin indicates that it is post-reform. Volumes of ink have been spilled by numismatists discussing the meaning of XXI on Aurelian's post-reform coinage. What do the marks mean? I will paraphrase short sections from Roger Bland's summation and translation of Estiot (2004 v.1), pp. 39 - 48: Envisioning a restoration of a trimetallic monetary system composed of gold, silver and bronze, the radiate silver aurelianus was intended to be the central element of this restoration. A thin silver wash was applied in order to improve its appearance and its weight was raised to a theoretical 4.03g, or 1/80 of a Roman pound. XXI was a guarantee of the coin's 5% silver content and can be taken to mean "20 for 1" or "20 to make 1". This "1' refers to the intended reintroduction [never carried out] of a pure [100%] silver coin, the argenteus, such that 20 aureliani would equal 1 agrenteus. The aurelianus was valued at 2 denarii. ("Monetary System," Maison de l’Orient et la Méditerranée: Monnaies de l’Empire Romain/Roman Imperial Coinage AD 268-276, accessed December 17, 2019, http://www.ric.mom.fr/en/info/sysmon).
2This coin is the only specimen known to the MER-RIC program.

Provenance: Ex Forum Ancient Coins July 9, 2018.

Photo Credit: Forum Ancient Coins

Sources

Estiot, Sylviane. Monnaies de L’Empire romain XII.1: D’Aurelian à Florien. Bibliothèque nationale de France: Poinsignon Numismatique, 2004.
MER - RIC: Maison de l’Orient et la Méditerranée: Monnaies de l’Empire Romain/Roman Imperial Coinage AD 268-276. http://www.ric.mom.fr/en/home1 commentsTracy Aiello

Lucius Domitius Aurelianus - Aurelian, Emperor 270 - 275 ADAurelian -- Oriens Augustus -- Sol -- Rome

Obv: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG; bust of Aurelian radiate, cuirassed, facing r.
Rev: ORI/ENS AVG; Sol standing half l., radiate, nude but for chlamys over shoulders, r. hand raised, l. hand holding a globe, bound captive in oriental dress seated l. in front of Sol, bound captive in oriental dress seated r. behind Sol and with head turned l., VI in r. field, XXI* in exergue.1
Denomination: reformed antoninianus, i.e. the aurelianus; Mint: Rome; Officina: 6; Issue: 8; Phase: 2; Date: spring - summer 274 AD; Weight: 4.558g; Diameter: 24.5mm; Die axis: 0º; References, for example: RIC V v.1 63; BnF XII.1 144; MER-RIC 1755.

Notes:

1The presence of XXI on this coin indicates that it is post-reform. Volumes of ink have been spilled by numismatists discussing the meaning of XXI on Aurelian's post-reform coinage. What do the marks mean? I will paraphrase short sections from Roger Bland's summation and translation of Estiot (2004 v.1), pp. 39 - 48: Envisioning a restoration of a trimetallic monetary system composed of gold, silver and bronze, the radiate silver aurelianus was intended to be the central element of this restoration. A thin silver wash was applied in order to improve its appearance and its weight was raised to a theoretical 4.03g, or 1/80 of a Roman pound. XXI was a guarantee of the coin's 5% silver content and can be taken to mean "20 for 1" or "20 to make 1". This "1" refers to the intended reintroduction [never carried out] of a pure [100%] silver coin, the argenteus, such that 20 aureliani would equal 1 agrenteus. The aurelianus was valued at 2 denarii. ('Monetary System," Maison de l’Orient et la Méditerranée: Monnaies de l’Empire Romain/Roman Imperial Coinage AD 268-276, accessed December 17, 2019, http://www.ric.mom.fr/en/info/sysmon).

Provenance: Ex Forum Ancient Coins October 6, 2017.

Photo Credit: Forum Ancient Coins

Sources

BnF: Estiot, Sylviane. Monnaies de L’Empire romain XII.1: D’Aurelian à Florien. Bibliothèque nationale de France: Poinsignon Numismatique, 2004.
MER - RIC: Maison de l’Orient et la Méditerranée: Monnaies de l’Empire Romain/Roman Imperial Coinage AD 268-276. http://www.ric.mom.fr/en/home
Webb, Percy. The Roman Imperial Coinage, Vol. V, Part 1: Valerian to Florian, edited by Harold Mattingly and Edward Sydenham. London: Spink & Son, 1927.
Tracy Aiello

Lucius Domitius Aurelianus - Aurelian, Emperor 270 - 275 ADAurelian -- Emperor and Jupiter -- Siscia

Obv: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG; bust of Aurelian radiate, cuirassed, facing r.
Rev: IOVI CON/SER; Emperor in military dress standing r., holding short scepter in l. hand, receiving in r. hand a globe from Juipter who is standing l. naked except for a cloak hanging from his l. arm, handing a globe to Aurelian with his r. hand while holding a long scepter in his l. hand, ✶Q in exergue.
Denomination: billon antoninianus; Mint: Siscia; Officina: 4; Issue: 5 or 6;1 Date: end 271 - autumn 272 AD or autumn 272 - early 274 AD;2 Weight: 3.37g; Diameter: 23.13mm; Die axis: 180º; References, for example: RIC V v.1 225; Hunter IV 78 and 78 (except for officina mark); BnF XII.1 789 - 793 or 805 - 806; MER-RIC 2157 or 2220.

Notes:

1,2I am unable to discern the differences between issues 5 and 6, so I am unable to place this coin in its proper issue and date.

Provenance: Ex Marc R. Breitsprecher, Classical Numismatist July 13, 2018.

Photo Credit: Marc Breitsprecher - Classical Numismatist

Sources

BnF: Estiot, Sylviane. L’Empire romain XII.1: D’Aurelian à Florie. Bibliothèque nationale de France: Poinsignon Numismatique, 2004.
MER - RIC: Maison de l’Orient et la Méditerranée: Monnaies de l’Empire Romain/Roman Imperial Coinage AD 268-276. http://www.ric.mom.fr/en/home
Robertson, Anne. Roman Imperial Coins in the Hunter Coin Cabinet, Vol. IV Valerian I to Allectus. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1978.
Webb, Percy. The Roman Imperial Coinage, Vol. V, Part 1: Valerian to Florian, edited by Harold Mattingly and Edward Sydenham. London: Spink & Son, 1927.Tracy Aiello

Lucius Domitius Aurelianus - Aurelian, Emperor 270 - 275 ADAurelian -- Emperor and Jupiter -- Serdica Officina 1

Obv: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG; bust of Aurelian radiate, cuirassed, facing r.
Rev: IOVI CON/SER; Emperor in military dress standing r., holding long scepter in l. hand, receiving in r. hand a globe from Juipter who is standing l. naked except for a cloak hanging from his l. arm, handing a globe to Aurelian with his r. hand while holding a long scepter in his l. hand, P in exergue.
Denomination: billon antoninianus; Mint: Serdica; Officina: 1; Issue: 4; Date: early 273 - early 274 AD; Weight: 3.5g; Diameter: 20.69mm; Die axis: 180º; References, for example: RIC V v.1 260; BnF XII.1 1002;1 MER-RIC 2596.

Notes:

1With the exception of this reference mentioning Aurelian holding a short scepter, the reference is a match.

Provenance: Ex Marc R. Breitsprecher, Classical Numismatist July 13, 2018.

Photo Credit: Marc R. Breitsprecher, Classical Numismatist

Sources

BnF: Estiot, Sylviane. Monnaies de L’Empire romain XII.1: D’Aurelian à Florien. Bibliothèque nationale de France: Poinsignon Numismatique, 2004.
MER - RIC: Maison de l’Orient et la Méditerranée: Monnaies de l’Empire Romain/Roman Imperial Coinage AD 268-276. http://www.ric.mom.fr/en/home
Webb, Percy. The Roman Imperial Coinage, Vol. V, Part 1: Valerian to Florian, edited by Harold Mattingly and Edward Sydenham. London: Spink & Son, 1927.Tracy Aiello

Lucius Domitius Aurelianus - Aurelian, Emperor 270 - 275 ADAurelian -- Emperor and Jupiter -- Serdica Officina 2

Obv: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG; bust of Aurelian radiate, cuirassed, facing r.
Rev: IOVI CON/SER; Emperor in military dress standing r., holding scepter1 in l. hand, receiving in r. hand a globe from Juipter who is standing l. naked except for a cloak hanging from his l. arm, handing a globe to Aurelian with his r. hand while holding a long scepter in his l. hand, S in exergue.
Denomination: billon antoninianus; Mint: Serdica; Officina: 2; Issue: 4; Date: early 273 - early 274 AD; Weight: 3.76g; Diameter: 26.75mm; Die axis: 180º; References, for example: RIC V v.1 260; BnF XII.1 1005;2 MER-RIC 2612 (Aurelian's scepter is long) or 2617 (Aurelian's scepter is short).

Notes:

1Since this part of the coin is worn off I cannot determine if Aurelian holds a short or a long scepter.
2If this coin represented Aurelian holding a short scepter, then the reference would be an exact match.

Provenance: Ex Marc R. Breitsprecher, Classical Numismatist July 13, 2018.

Photo Credit: Marc R. Breitsprecher, Classical Numismatist

Sources

BnF: Estiot, Sylviane. Monnaies de L’Empire romain XII.1: D’Aurelian à Florien. Bibliothèque nationale de France: Poinsignon Numismatique, 2004.
MER - RIC: Maison de l’Orient et la Méditerranée: Monnaies de l’Empire Romain/Roman Imperial Coinage AD 268-276. http://www.ric.mom.fr/en/home
Webb, Percy. The Roman Imperial Coinage, Vol. V, Part 1: Valerian to Florian, edited by Harold Mattingly and Edward Sydenham. London: Spink & Son, 1927.Tracy Aiello

Lucius Domitius Aurelianus - Aurelian, Emperor 270 - 275 ADAurelian -- Concordia Mili -- Siscia

Obv: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG; bust of Aurelian radiate, draped, cuirassed, facing r.
Rev: CONC/ORDIA MILI; two Concordiae standing facing each other slightly inward, Concordia on the l. holds a standard in the r. hand while the Concordia on r. holds a standard in the l. hand; between them another standard is held by both, S in exergue.
Denomination: billon antoninianus; Mint: Siscia; Officina: 2; Issue: 1; Date: October - November 270 AD; Weight: 2.96g; Diameter: 20.9mm; Die axis: 180º; References, for example: RIC V v.1 199; Hunter IV, no. 1 p. cxii ; SRCV III 11521;1 BnF XII.1 681 (same legend break, different officina mark); MER-RIC 1952.

Notes:

1This reference matches the obverse legend, the reverse legend, and the reverse type. One must go back to 11479 for the bust type.

Provenance: Ex Forum Ancient Coins December 20, 2019.

Photo Credit: Forum Ancient Coins

Sources

BnF: Estiot, Sylviane. Monnaies de L’Empire romain XII.1: D’Aurelian à Florien. Bibliothèque nationale de France: Poinsignon Numismatique, 2004.
MER - RIC: Maison de l’Orient et la Méditerranée: Monnaies de l’Empire Romain/Roman Imperial Coinage AD 268-276. http://www.ric.mom.fr/en/home
Robertson, Anne. Roman Imperial Coins in the Hunter Coin Cabinet, Vol. IV Valerian I to Allectus. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1978.
Sear, David. Roman Coins and Their Values, Vol. III: Maximinus I to Carinus. London: Spink, 2005.
Webb, Percy. The Roman Imperial Coinage, Vol. V, Part 1: Valerian to Florian, edited by Harold Mattingly and Edward Sydenham. London: Spink & Son, 1927.Tracy Aiello

Lucius Domitius Aurelianus - Aurelian, Emperor 270 - 275 ADAurelian – Oriens Augustus – Sol – Siscia

Obv: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG; bust of Aurelian, radiate and cuirassed bust r.
Rev: ORIE N S AVG, Sol walking l., r. hand raised, whip in l. hand; at feet, on each side, a bound captive in oriental dress, with the captive on the r. having his head turned l., XXIV in exergue.
Denomination: Billon antoninianus; Mint: Siscia; Officina 5: 2nd; Issue: 9 Phase 1; Date: autumn 274 – spring 275 AD; Weight: 3.262g; Diameter (maximum): 23.3mm; Die axis: 0º; References, for example: RIC V v.1 255; BnF XII.1 921 and 922; MER-RIC 2385.

Notes:
The XXI in the exergue mark this coin as an example of Aurelian’s coinage reform. For a discussion of this see Roger Bland’s summation and translation of Estiot (2004 v.1), pp. 39 - 48, at “Monetary System,” Maison de l’Orient et la Méditerranée: Monnaies de l’Empire Romain/Roman Imperial Coinage AD 268-276, http://www.ric.mom.fr/en/info/sysmon.

Provenance: Ex. Forum Ancient Coins March 18, 2023

Photo Credit: Forum Ancient Coins

Sources

BnF: Estiot, Sylviane. Monnaies de L’Empire romain XII.1: D’Aurelian à Florien. Bibliothèque nationale de France: Poinsignon Numismatique, 2004.
MER - RIC: Maison de l’Orient et la Méditerranée: Monnaies de l’Empire Romain/Roman Imperial Coinage AD 268-276. http://www.ric.mom.fr/en/home
Webb, Percy. The Roman Imperial Coinage, Vol. V, Part 1: Valerian to Florian, edited by Harold Mattingly and Edward Sydenham. London: Spink & Son, 1927.Tracy Aiello

Nabataean Kingdom: Aretas III, 83-62 BCAE, 3.56g, 12h; Damascus Mint, 83/82-71 BC
Obv.: Diademed head of Aretas III right.
Rev.: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ/ΑΡΕΤΟΥ; Nike in guise of Tyche, turreted, standing left, winged, holding scepter in left hand and waving wreath to her front with right; monogram AP in right field.
Reference: Meshorer 8
Notes: Ex-Jacquier, Kehl, lot 8, spring 1988, no. 130; Poinsignon Numismatique, electronic sale, 6/8/15, quq.John Anthony

No ClueIN HOC SIGNO VINCES around cross/ CONSTANTI dot IMP dot around crown ae 222 commentsRandygeki(h2)

Phoenicia, Arados127-128 BC
AE 22 mm, 5.08 grams, 0 degrees

O: Turreted and veiled bust of Tyche right, S shaped ponytail, palm frond behind

R: Poseidon seated left on prow of galley holding wreath in right hand and trident in left, Athena figurehead (Ἀθηνᾶ Πρόμαχος), Phoenician letters nun (N) and aleph (´) above, Aradian era date 127 or 128 with gimel (G) below.

Ref: Could be Duyrat 2005, P.67 No.2302-2307 or Duyrat 2005, Pg.67-68 No.2308-2351

Notes: VF/F (my grading, not consignor who graded VF). Thanks to Martin for helping to identify this coin, I had it mislabeled. This coins is from either 127 or 128 BC.

Ex-Forum Ancient Coins Lot (part of), Nov 2022Virgil H

Plated 199 Hadrian Denarius Pietas standingReference.
Strack 82; C. 1477; RIC II, 141; RIC 199

Bust A4

Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG.
Laureate head with drapery

Rev: P M TR P COS III VOT - PVB in field
Pietas veiled standing right, with both hands raised in prayer.

3.08 gr
20 mm
6h

Note.
Philippe Rossignol collectionokidoki

PORTUGAL - Jose IPORTUGAL - Jose I (1750-1777) AR 80 Reis. No date. Obv.: Crown over value LXXX. JOSEPHUS.D.G. PORT.ET ALG.REX. Rev.: Cross with 4-leaf clover in each angle; also one below cross. IN HOC SIGNO VINCES. 4-leaf clover stops. KM#2338.1.dpaul7

Postumus Antoninianus, VictoriaAR Antoninianus
Postumus, 260 - 268 CE
Diameter: 24 mm, Weight: 3.71 grams, Die axis: 11h

Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS . P . F . AVG
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right.

Reverse: VICTORIA AVG
Victory advancing left, holding wreath in outstretched right hand, palm frond resting over left shoulder. Captive seated to left at Victory's feet.

Mint: Probably Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne)

References: RIC 89

Notes:
- An unusual portrait struck early in Postumus' usurpation, mid to late 260 CE as part of Postumus' 2nd coinage issue.
-Silver content at this time was around 20%.

Purchased from Poinsignon Numismatique, 2018Pharsalos

RIC 0158 VespasianÆ Sestertius, 26.08g
Rome mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III; Head of Vespasian, laureate, l.
Rev: FORTVNAE REDVCI; S C in exergue; Fortuna stg. l., with branch and rudder on globe, and cornucopiae
RIC 158 (R2). BMC 757. BNC-.
Acquired from Praefectus Coins, February 2020. Ex Stack's Bowers Galleries, NYINC Auction, 17 January 2020, lot 2217. Ex P. & P. Santamaria, 4 June 1952, Signorelli Collection Part II, lot 1256. Formerly in NGC holder #4682693-014, with grade XF.

Vespasian struck a massive bronze issue in 71 which easily dwarfs any other of the reign. The issue is dominated by the Judaea Capta series, but many other important themes are employed by the mint. This Fortuna reverse carries an important propaganda message concerning the safe return of the imperial household. Mattingly in BMCRE explains it as 'the Fortuna who brings Titus home in June 71; the branch which she holds, beside her own rudder and cornucopiae, is either the olive branch of Pax or the laurel of the home-returning conqueror.' Titus had been absent from Rome completing the successful siege of Jerusalem and was en route home in Spring 71. This example is a rare variant bust left (all Vespasian's sestertii with left busts are indeed quite scarce). Interestingly, the left facing sestertius portraits are engraved in a different style than the corresponding right facing ones.

Wonderful fine style and superb EF condition. Cayón 39 (this coin).

Special thanks to Curtis Clay for the additional provenance information.

David Atherton

RIC VIII Siscia 286Constantius II
350
D/ DN CONSTANTIVS PF AVG, diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right.
R/ HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS, Constantius standing left, holding Chi-Rho banner & sceptre, being crowned by Victory standing left, holding wreath & branch, A in left field, dot ASIS dot in ex.
RIC VIII Siscia 286 (?)Matteo

Roman Empire, CONSTANTIUS GALLUS CAESAR. AE Centenionalis of Siscia. Struck A.D.351Obverse: D N CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C. Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius Gallus facing right; behind bust, H.
Reverse: HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS. Constantius Gallus standing facing left, holding labarum in his right hand and spear in his left, being crowned by Victory standing behind him. In left field, III; in exergue, ASIS•.
RIC VIII : 308
RARE1 comments*Alex

ROMAN REPUBLIC, APPIUS CLAUDIUS PULCHER, T. MANLIUS MANCINUS y Q. URBINIUS (111 - 110 a.C.)AR Denarius Ø:17mm p:3,8gr

Anv: Busto de Minerva o Palas (como Roma) con yelmo alado viendo a derecha, detrás un signo desconocido.
Rev: Victoria llevando con ambas manos las riendas de una triga que cabalga a derecha . Uno de los caballos mira hacia atrás.
Una de las dos ocasiones en que se acuña una triga ( Carruaje de guerra griego tirado por tres caballos) en las monedas romanas. "AP•CL•T•MANL•Q•VR" (MANL y VR en ligadura) en Exergo.

Acuñada: 111 - 110 aC.
Ceca: Roma

Referencias: Sear RCTV Vol.1 #176 Pag.106 - Craw RRC #299/1a - Syd CRR #570 - BMCRR #1290 - RSC Vol.1 Claudia 2 Pag.31

Struck A.D.350. CONSTANTIUS II as Augustus. AE Centenionalis of SisciaObverse: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II facing left; behind bust, A.
Reverse: HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS. Constantius II standing facing left, holding labarum and crowned by Victory standing behind him; in exergue, ΕSIS✱; in left field, III.
RIC VIII : 302 | VM : 93
SCARCE
*Alex

Struck A.D.351. CONSTANTIUS GALLUS CAESAR. AE Centenionalis of SisciaObverse: D N CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C. Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius Gallus facing right; behind bust, H.
Reverse: HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS. Constantius Gallus standing facing left, holding labarum in his right hand and spear in his left, being crowned by Victory standing behind him. In left field, III; in exergue, ASIS•.
RIC VIII : 308
RARE1 comments*Alex

VetranioAE2, Sisca mint, 350 AD
Obverse: DN VETRANIO PF AVG, Laureate , Draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS, Emperor standing, holding Labarum and transverse scepter, being crowned from behind by Victory.
(pellet) ESIS* in exergue
RIC 292
22 mm , 4.5gm.2 commentsJerome Holderman

Vetranio AE2 - HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS - BSIS - Siscia

Vetranio AE2 - HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS - ESIS* - Siscia

Vetranio, AE2Siscia mint, 3rd officina
DN VETRANIO PF AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, A - * in field
HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS, Vetranio standing left, holding labarum and sceptre, recieving wreath from victory behind him. Gamma SIS at exergue
4.46 gr
Ref : Cohen # 4, Roman coins # 4042, LRBC # 1174Potator II

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