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Croatia, Pula - Temple of Augustus373 viewsDedicated to Augustus, the first Roman emperor.Legatus
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Croatia, Split - Diocletian's palace, basement373 viewsRomans who escaped from near Salona in 7th century reocupied Diocletian's palace. They lived in higher floors above basement. These rooms was gradually filled by garbage through holes in ceiling so basment remained preserved until these days. J. B.
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16.22. Béla III., King of Hungary, (1172-1196 A.D.), Cu-23, CÁC I. 16.22./a1.07./after 07. before 08., New sigla!, H-073A, CNH I.-, CP-16, U-, Rare!, #01373 views16.22. Béla III., King of Hungary, (1172-1196 A.D.), Cu-23, CÁC I. 16.22./a1.07./after 07. before 08., New sigla!, H-073A, CNH I.-, CP-16, U-, Rare!, #01
avers: Illegible Kufic legend-imitation, a similar legend in lines in a circle of dots, a border of dots. (Avers "legends" are C1-103, but the semi cufic legends in middle like C1-101)
reverse: Illegible Kufic legend-imitation, a similar legend in lines in a circle of dots, a border of dots. (with JOJ).(Revers are like C1-101)
exergue: -/-//JOJ, diameter: 22,5 mm, weight: 1,93g, axis: 8h,
mint: Esztergom, date: A.D., ref: Huszár-073A, CNH I.-, CP-16, Unger-, Tóth-Kiss-Fekete: CÁC I.(Catalog of Árpadian Coinage I./Opitz I.), Privy-Mark/Szigla: 16.22./a1.07./after 07. before 08., (sigla: one dot (a1) at 2 o'clock very close to the border between the two brackets ")(" ). New subtype/sigla variation!, Rare!
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Herakles plus Zeus Aetophoros accompanied by Helios372 viewsHerakles on the obverse with Zeus seated with his eagle (Zeus Aetophoros) on the reverse was the standard reverse typology of Alexander the Great and his immediate successors (the Diadochi). On this coin of Babylon the image of Zeus Aetophoros is accompanied by an image of Helios in the left field. Three gods for the price of one!
Further background http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-60892
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020 Vespasian (69-79 A.D.), RIC² 0287, RIC II(1962) 482, Rome, AE-As, S/C//--, AEQVITAS AVGVSTI, Aequitas standing left, #1372 views020 Vespasian (69-79 A.D.), RIC² 0287, RIC II(1962) 482, Rome, AE-As, S/C//--, AEQVITAS AVGVSTI, Aequitas standing left, #1
avers: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III, Laureate head right.
reverse: AEQVITAS AVGVSTI, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and scepter, S C across fields.
exergue: S/C//--, diameter: 25-25,5mm, weight: 8,42g, axis: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 71 A.D., ref: RIC² 0287, RIC II(1962) 482, C-13, BMC 600, Sear 2356,
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032 Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), AR-Denarius, RIC II 202, Rome, COS-III, Crescent moon and seven stars, 372 views032 Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), AR-Denarius, RIC II 202, Rome, COS-III, Crescent moon and seven stars,
This coin was used like a pendant,
avers:- HADRIANVS-AVGVSTVS, Bare head right.
revers:- COS-III, Crescent moon and seven stars.
exe: -/-//--, diameter: 17,5 mm, weight: 3,31g, axis: 6h,
mint: , date: A.D., ref: RIC-II-202,
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Gordianus-III. (238-244 A.D.), Moesia, Viminacium, PM 01-32-01, AE-Dupondius, #1372 views072 Gordianus-III. (238-244 A.D.), Moesia, Viminacium, PM 01-32-01, AE-Dupondius, #1
avers:- IMP-GORDIANVS-PIVS-FEL-AVG, Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right .
revers:- PMSC-OL-VIM, Moesia standing facing, head left, extending hands to bull and lion standing at feet on either side.
exergo:AN IIII, diameter: mm, weight: g, axis: h,
mint: Moesia, Viminacium, date: 242-243 A.D., ref: Pick-084, PM-1-32-1,
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027 Traianus (98-117 A.D.), Rome, RIC II 0334., AR-Denarius, PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R, Virtus standing right, Legendvariation, #1372 views027 Traianus (98-117 A.D.), Rome, RIC II 0334., AR-Denarius, PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R, Virtus standing right, Legendvariation, #1
avers: IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC, Laureate, draped bust right.
reverse: PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R, Virtus standing right, holding spear and parazonium, foot on helmet.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 17,5-18,5mm, weight:3,37g, axis: 7h,
mint: Rome, date: 114-117 A.D.,
ref: RIC II 334, p-268, C-, Legend variation!
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SOLI INVICTO COMITI- Trier RIC 132371 viewsConstantine I
obv: IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG
rev: SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI
BTR in exerge, T-F in fields
RIC Trier 132
gEFwolfgang336
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Valerian, AE21, Alexandria Troas371 viewsIMP LIC VALERIANVS AVG, Laureate draped cuirassed bust right / COL AVG TROAC, Apollo Smintheus standing right, holding patera and bow right, raven at feet right.Ed Flinn
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BYZANTINE, Imitation Latin Trachy371 viewsObv: No design
Rev: Emperor standing, holding labarum and akakia
18-20 mm
Imitation of Sear 2044
Is this coin the worst imitation ever made? The "celator" tooled the reverse design directly onto the coin! He did not even bother with the obverse, probably because the official issues were so poorly struck anyway.
From the collection of Laetvs
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Anonymous Issue during the reign of Constantine I, AE3, 334-335371 viewsAnonymous Issue during the reign of Constantine I, AE3, 334-335, Siscia, Officina 3
VRBS-ROMA
Helmeted with plume, bust left in imperial mantle
(Anepigraphic)
She-wolf standing left, head right, suckling Remus and Romulus
17mm x 18mm, 2.67g
RIC VII, 240b70
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Vespasian371 viewsBust of the Emperor Vespasian in the Museo Nazionale NapoliJay GT4
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Italy, Rome, Arch of Titus371 viewsThe Arch of Titus, on the Via Sacra, Rome, just to the south-east of the Roman Forum, was completed by Domitian in 96 A.D. to commemorate Titus' victories, including the Siege of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. The Arch of Titus has provided the general model for many of the triumphal arches erected since the 16th century—perhaps most famously it is the inspiration for the 1806 Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, completed in 1836.J. B.
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1881 - 1 Kreuzer371 viewsAustrian Galicia
Obv: SCHEIDEMUNZE.K.K. OESTERREICHISCHE - Double headed Austrian eagle.
Rev: Denomination, date surrounded by Wreath.
Size: 20mm;
Mint: Vienna
Ref:Brian L
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Roman Empire, Aemilianus (253 A.D.), AR-Antoninianus, RIC IV-III 005b, Rome, MARTI PACIF, Rare!371 views085 Aemilianus (253 A.D.), AR-Antoninianus, RIC IV-III 005b, Rome, MARTI PACIF, Rare!
avers:- IMP-AEMILIANVS-PIVS-FEL-AVG, Radiate, draped bust right.
revers:- MARTI-PACIF, Mars advancing left, holding branch and spear with shield.
exerg: , diameter: 19-22,5 mm, weight: 3,25 g, axis: 1 h,
mint: Rome, date: 253 A.D., ref: RIC-IV-III-5b, p195, C-22, R!,
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Roman, Postumus370 viewsSUPERBE silvered AE ant, Postumus (259 - 268 A.D.), IMP C POSTVMVS P. F. AVG, Radiate head right / VICTORIA AVG, Victoria walking left, with captive at her feet. C. 377 - R.I.C. 89Postumus
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Minerva370 viewsTI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P
Bare head of Claudius, left.
S C
Minerva advancing, right, brandishing spear and holding shield.
Copper As. 28.5 mm 10.9 gm 180 die alignment
Ancient even for the Romans. Italian or Etruscan origin for this goddess and directly identified with the Greek Athena. Shown here wearing a Corinthian helmet. Although a war goddess, she is also the patron of wisdom and handicrafts. This latter is probably what made her attractive to Claudius who reportedly authored several histories, none of which, unfortunately, have survived.
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WOLF370 viewsGallienus AD 253-268 Asian mint Ant
S 2942, Van Meter 13/3, RIC 628, Cohen 46, 3.43 grams 21.70 mm
Radiate draped bust right with legend GALLIENUS AVG
She-wolf standing right looking back suckling Romulus and Remus with legend AETERNITAS AVG
Palm-branch in exergue
WCNC April 05 £47
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3 Kreutzer 1800 B370 viewsTibsi
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051 Caracalla (196-198 A.D. Caesar, 198-217 A.D. Augustus ), Rome, RIC IV-I 311b, AR-Denarius, VENVS VICTRIX, Venus standing left, #1370 views051 Caracalla (196-198 A.D. Caesar, 198-217 A.D. Augustus ), Rome, RIC IV-I 311b, AR-Denarius, VENVS VICTRIX, Venus standing left, #1
avers: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, Laureate head right.
reverse: VENVS VICTRIX, Venus standing left, holding Victory and spear with shield.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 20,5mm, weight: 3,28g, axis: 7h,
mint: Rome, date: 216 A.D.,
ref: RIC IV-I 311b, p-, RSC 606,
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Prusias I --AE27. 369 views Head of Apollo L, countermarks: Head of Artemis L, tripod and Lyre. (featherz)featherz
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Bust of Marcus Aurelius from the British museum369 viewsareich
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Louis XIV. Construction of the Canal du Midi, 1667.369 viewsObv. Draped and cuirassed bust right VNDARVM TERRAQVE POTENS ATQVE ARBITER ORBIS LVD XIIII FRA | ET NA REX
Rev. View of City of Toulouse with Canal EXPECTATA DIV POPVLIS COMMERCIA PANDIT 1667 | TOL. VIRIVEQVE MARIE CENDI
AE52, cast. BMC 345.LordBest
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Greece, Athens - tower of the Winds369 viewson the Roman agora,
built in 50 BC - maybe earlierJ. B.
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Tunisia, Tunis (Carthage)369 viewsCarthage was completely destroyed 146 BC so all excavations are from roman times.J. B.
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049 Septimius Severus (193-211 A.D.), Rome, RIC IV-I 207, Rome, AR-Denarius, P M TR P XV COS III P P, Africa standing right, #1369 views049 Septimius Severus (193-211 A.D.), Rome, RIC IV-I 207, Rome, AR-Denarius, P M TR P XV COS III P P, Africa standing right, #1
avers: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, Laureate head right.
reverse: P M TR P XV COS III P P, Africa standing right, resting a hand on hip and holding grain ears; lion to right.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 17,5 mm, weight: 3,44 g, axis: 6 h,
mint: Rome, date: 207 A.D.,
ref: RIC IV-I 207, p118, RSC 493,
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Greek, Ptolemy VI Philometor368 viewsSilver Tetradrachm
Alexandria mint
Struck c. 170-164 B.C.
27mm 14.2g
Obv: Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis.
Rev: PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS, eagle standing left on thunderbolt.
Svoronos 1489; SNG Copenhagen 265mihali84
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Postumus (260-269 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 234, Lugdunum, VICTORIA-AVG, Victory advancing left,368 views098 Postumus (260-269 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 234, Lugdunum, VICTORIA-AVG, Victory advancing left,
avers:- IMP-C-POSTVMVS-PF-AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
revers:- VICTORIA-AVG, Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm; seated captive to left.
exerg: , diameter: 21-24mm, weight: 2,62g, axes: 5h,
mint: Lugdunum, date: 260-269 A.D., ref: RIC-V-II-234, p-355, C-386,
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235 AD - Maximinus I - 235-236 AD - Pax Denarius367 viewsIMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right;
PAX AVGVSTI, Pax standing left holding branch and scepter;
Silver denarius, RIC 12, choice EF, 2.62g, 20.6mm, 0o, Rome mint, 235-236 A.D. nicely centered, flat area on obverse drapery ex Scott Collection; from Forumjimwho523
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Roman, Postumus367 viewsThe quality of the engraving on this bust made me want to pick it up and look at it through my loupe again and again. It is paired with a slightly weak reverse which I have not included since it would detract from the portrait.maridvnvm
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Apollo Sauroktonos367 viewsNikopolis ad Istrum/Moesia inferior, Geta 198-202
AE 25, 11.38g
obv. L CEPTIMI GETAC KAICAR
bust draped, bare head r.
rev. [YP AVR G]A[LL]OC NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRON
Apollo, naked, laureate, with crossed legs, stg. r., r. hand raised behind holding arrow, l. hand resting on tree before him; at the tree a lizard, touching Apollo
AMNG 1654, VF, lizard only partially visible due to a weak strike, but nice green patina
Rare, only one spec. in AMNG ex coll. Löbbecke
From Pliny the Elder we know the detailed description of a famous bronze sculpture of Praxiteles (4th century BC) named Sauroktonos, the Lizard-killer. The original sculpture is lost. We have two Roman marble copies in the Louvre and in the Musei Vaticani in Rome. May be the coin is the pic of Pliny's description or may be not. But the reverse shows clearly the two sides of Apollo: Here the youthful smiling bringer of light and in the same moment the merciless killer for fun.Jochen
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Roman, Vespasian AE34 Orichalcum Sestertius. 71 AD.367 viewsObv;IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III,
Laureate head right
Rev;ROMA S-C,
Roma standing left holding Victory and spear.
RIC 443, Cohen 419.
34mm.
To me the portrait on this coin is like a window to his personality and character. His gaze seems to mirror what is written about his life and the way he ruled.
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Italy, Rome, Pantheon inside367 viewsInterior view of Hadrian's dome and ocular center. An engeneering masterpiece, the concrete gets thinner as it rises. The open ocular in the center allows light to flood into this massive ancient space. The walls at the bottom are about 12 feet thick. The interior is completely ancient from the marble floors to the walls and dome. Origianlly dedicated to all the god's it is now a Catholic church.Jay GT4
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Roman, Caracalla, Caesarea maritima KNOCKOUT caracalla Tet'.367 viewsObv:bust r. slightly bearded
R:eagle standing over torch around which serpent is twined
Ros- 62 Maritima
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Elephant367 viewsAntoninus Pius. 138-161 AD. As (8.6g, 26mm, 11h). Rome mint. Struck 148-149 AD. Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS P P TR P XII, laureate head right, Rev.: MVNIFICENTIA AVG [around] COS IIII [in ex.] S C [below], Elephant walking right. RIC 862a; Cohen 565.
This coin was struck in conjunction with very impressive games and displays (for which many elephants were imported from Africa) for the 900th anniversary of the founding of Rome celebrated on April 21st, 147 AD.Charles S
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Croatia, Pula - Colloseum367 viewsLegatus
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Roman Empire, Gordianus-III. (238-244 A.D.), AR-Denarius, RIC IV-III 115, Rome, PM T R P III COS II P P, Rare!367 views072 Gordianus-III. (238-244 A.D.), AR-Denarius, RIC IV-III 115, Rome, PM T R P III COS II P P, Rare!
avers:- IMP-GORDIANVS-PIVS-FEL-AVG, Laureate bust right, draped and cuirassed.
revers:- PM-T-R-P-III-COS-II-P-P, Gordian standing right, in military dress, holding transverse spear and globe.
exe:-/-//--, diameter: 20mm, weight: 3,54g, axis: 0 h,
mint: Rome, date: 241-243 A.D.(4th Issue), ref: RIC IV-III 115, p-27, C-243,
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Rome, Lead Seal, #30, "ICOVXPICT" Higher magnification,367 viewsRome, Lead Seal, #30, "ICOVXPICT" Higher magnification,
"The upper register indeed shows Christ as the good shepherd. The lower register shows a married couple with their child. Can't tell their gender from this photo. A cross (or christogram?) above. The inscription probably reads ICOV XPICT - I(H)COV XPICT(OV), Jesus Christ. I'd say the date is first half 4th century." by Gert, Thank you Gert.quadrans
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002 Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), RIC I 040a, Spain, AR-Denarius, OB CIVIS SERVATOS, oak-wreath, Rare!367 views002 Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), RIC I 040a, Spain, AR-Denarius, OB CIVIS SERVATOS, oak-wreath, Rare!
avers:-AVGVSTVS-CAESAR, Rare head right.
revers:-OB-CIVIS SERVATOS, oak-wreath with ties erect in centre.
exe:-/-//--, diameter: 18,5-20,5mm, weight: 3,60g, axis: 6h,
mint: Spain, date: 19-18 B.C., ref: RIC I 40a, C-210,
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 202, Rome, SOLI INVICTO, Bust-H, -/-//R crescent E, Sol in quadriga galloping left, C,367 views112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 202, Rome, SOLI INVICTO, Bust-H, -/-//R crescent E, Sol in quadriga galloping left, C,
avers:- IMP-PRO-BVS-AVG, Radiate, bust left in imperial mantle. (6,H)
revers:- SOL-I-IN-VIC-TO, Sol in quadriga galloping left, right hand raised, left holding whip on globe.
exergo: -/-//R crescent E, diameter: 22,5-24,5mm, weight: 3,16g, axis: 6h,
mint: Rome, 5th emission of Rome, 278 A.D., date: 278 A.D., ref: RIC V-II 202, p-100,
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Elagabalus, AE30, Berytus366 viewsElagabalus --AE30, Berytus. R: Thanatos (?) facing Hermes. NISCfeatherz
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POST MEDIEVAL, GERMANY, SAXONY, WEIMAR, TALER, 1612 (Eight Brothers)366 viewsSilver coin with 29,02 grams
Magdeburg - Würzburg
Ruler: Johann Ernst and his seven brothers (1606 - 1619)
Obv.: I9:FRIEDRIC9 ERNESTVS FRID.WILHELM:BERNARD9 LINE AE VINA RIENSIS 1612
Rev.: DG:IO:ERNES:FRIDERICVS WILHELMUS ALBERTVS - MON:NOVAARG:VIII:FRAY:DVC:SAX:
Ref.: Mers.:3795, Dav.: 7523, Schnee 341
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012 Claudius I. (41-54 A.D.), RIC I 100, Rome, AE-As, S-C, Minerva, 366 views012 Claudius I. (41-54 A.D.), RIC I 100, Rome, AE-As, S-C, Minerva,
avers: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, Bare head left.
reverse: No legend - Minerva advancing right, holding javelin and round shield; S C across fields.
exergue: S/C//--, diameter: 29mm, weight: 10,33g, axis:- h,
mint: Rome, date: 41-50 A.D., ref: RIC I 100, C 84,
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Zeugitana, Carthage, Sardinian mint, (c.264-241 B.C.), AE-20, SNG Cop 174-175, Horse's head right, #1,366 viewsZeugitana, Carthage, Sardinian mint, (c.264-241 B.C.), AE-20, SNG Cop 174-175, Horse's head right, #1,
avers:- Head of Tanit left.
revers:- Horse's head right, palm tree before and pellet below.
diameter: 20-22mm,
weight: 6,14g,
axis: 9h,
mint: Zeugitana, Carthage, Sardinian mint,
date: c.264-241 B.C.,
ref: SNG Copenhagen 174-175,
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118 AD: Hadrian relinquishes public debt worth 900 million sestertii 366 viewsOrichalcum sestertius (24.91g, 34mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 119-121
IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III laureate bust right, drapery on far shoulder
RELIQVA VETERA IIS NOVIES MILL ABOLITA / S C Lictor standing left, holding fasces, setting fire to heap of bonds on the ground to left with brand
RIC 552 [R]; Cohen 914; Foss (Roman Historic Coins) 112/15
CNG EAuction 202; ex White Mountain Collection; ex Mazzini Collection
While Hadrian was on a mission in AD 118, four high ranking senators were executed by the senate for conspiring against Hadrian, despite a promise by Hadrian not to execute members of the Senate. To calm the public, Hadrian granted an extra public largesse and relinquished the public debt to the state equaling 900 million sestertii. In a ceremony held in the Forum Trajanum, all records of these debts were set on fireCharles S
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II Not in , Ticinum, ORIENS AVG, Bust-H, -/-//SXXT, Sol in quadriga left, extr. Rare !!!366 views112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II Not in , Ticinum, ORIENS AVG, Bust-H, -/-//SXXT, Sol in quadriga left, extr. Rare !!!
avers:- IMP-C-M-AVR-PROBVS-AVG, Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.
revers:- OR-IENS-AVG, Sol radiate and nimbate in quadriga galloping left, right hand raised, left holding whip.
exergo: -/-//SXXT, diameter: 22-23mm, weight: 3,55g, axis: h,
mint: Ticinum, issue 3, date: A.D., ref: RIC- Not in RIC, Listed by S.Esitot (Probus Ticinum (S. Estiot, colloque Pflaum_2006)),Tabl V. pic. 11, Extr. rare. 3 known specimens,
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Roman imperial seal of Maximinus I and Maximus Caesar366 viewsRoman lead seal of Maximinus I AD 235-238
Draped and laureate bust of Maximinus to r., confronted by draped, bareheaded bust of Maximus Caesar to l.; above, P and an uncertain letter to the right
17x16x4; 3.23g. Dutch private collection.
Gert
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Caracalla RIC IV, 284365 viewsCaracalla AD 198 - 217
AR - Denar, 3.13g, 19mm
Rome AD 217
obv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
laureate head r.
rev. PM TRP XX COS IIII PP
Diana (or Luna?) with crescent on head and scarf flying
behind her, standing in bull-biga, driving l.
RIC IV, 284; C.396
Scarce; good EF
added to www.wildwinds.comJochen
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Roman, Hadrian, AE-Sestertius. Pax seatd. Nice Portrait 365 viewsRoman Empire, Hadrian. 117 - 138 AD. AE-Sestertius, struck 135 AD. Rome Mint. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P.P., his laureate head right.
RIC 770.
An attractive coin with good style and eye appeal. Just the way I like them!
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Assortment of replica Biblical coins365 viewsI'm told that these were made in the 50's for use in Sunday schools. 7 coins encased in a slab of plastic. From smallest to largest they are as follows:
Lepton of Caponius 6 AD
Lepton of Pontius Pilate 29 AD
Herod Antipas 29 AD
Denarius of Tiberius14-37 AD
Harod the Great 37 BC
Shekel of Tyre 126 BC
Vespasian 72 AD
Quality is not as good as modern replicas but it makes a nice addition to my desk. I don't think these coins would fool anyone! :DJay GT4
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Italy, Rome, Colosseum Arch of Constantine365 viewsOne of my favorite photos I took in Rome, a view of the Arch of Constantine as seen looking out from inside the Colosseum. fordicus
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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Titus Tetradrachm365 viewsSilver tetradrachm
AYTOK TITOY KAIΣO YEΣΠAΣIANOY ΣEB
laureate head of Titus right
ΣAPAΠIΣ
bust of Serapis right, wearing taenia, modius on head ornamented with branches of laurel, date LB (year 2) right
Alexandria mint, 29 Aug 79 - 28 Aug 80 A.D
12.254g, 25.4mm
Milne 456 - 457; Geissen 319; Dattari 426; cf. BMC Alexandria p. 34, 281 (year 3); Emmett 235
Ex-Forum
This is the Wildwinds example
Ptolemy Soter, wanting to integrate Egyptian religion with that of their Hellenic rulers, promoted worship of Serapis as a deity that would win the reverence of both groups alike. This was despite the curses of the Egyptian priests against the gods of previous foreign rulers (i.e Set who was lauded by the Hyksos). Alexander the Great had attempted to use Amun for this purpose, but Amum was more prominent in Upper Egypt, and not as popular in Lower Egypt, where the Greeks had stronger influence. The Greeks had little respect for animal-headed figures, and so an anthropomorphic statue was chosen as the idol, and proclaimed as the equivalent of the highly popular Apis. It was named Aser-hapi (i.e. Osiris-Apis), which became Serapis, and was said to be Osiris in full, rather than just his Ka (life force). Ptolemy's efforts were successful - in time Serapis was held by the Egyptians in the highest reverence above all other deities, and he was adored in Athens and other Greek cities.
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Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), AR-Tetradrachm, Sear 2526, Athena and Owl,365 viewsAttica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), AR-Tetradrachm, Sear 2526, Athena and Owl,
Obv:– Head of Athena right, wearing crested helmet ornamented with three olive leaves and floral scroll
Rev:– owl standing right, head facing, to right AΘE in large lettering, to left olive sprig and crescent
diameter: 23mm, weght: 17,19g , axis- h,
mint: Attica, Athens, date: 449-413 B.C., ref.:Sear 2526,
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B 004 Justinianus I. (527-565 A.D.), SB 0201, ANNO/XIII//B/NIK, AE-Follis, (40 Nummia), Nikomedia, Year XIII,365 viewsB 004 Justinianus I. (527-565 A.D.), SB 0201, ANNO/XIII//B/NIK, AE-Follis, (40 Nummia), Nikomedia, Year XIII,
avers: D N IV STINI ANVS P P AVG, Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing holding cross on globe and shield; cross to right.
reverse: Large M, "A/N/N/O" to left, cross above, regnal year "X/II/I" to right, officina letter "B" below, mintmark NIK.
exergue: ANNO/XIII//B/NIK, diameter: 42mm, weight: 20,91g, axis: 6 h,
mint: Nikomedia, date: A.D., ref: SB 0201, p-66
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Roman Empire, Gallienus Antoninian - unpublished364 viewsGallienus AR-Antoninianus, struck at Milan mint.
Obv: GALLIENVS AVG, radiate bust with bare back and large aegis on strap left.
Rev: VIRTVS AVGG, Hercules standing right, holding club and lion skin.
Ø 20-24 mm 3.12 g.
Not in RIC and Göbl, apparently unpublished.
Curtis Clay and his friend Markus Weder kindly provided me with some additional information:
"Other examples of this rare bust type on Milan coins of the same issue: Göbl pl. 82, 1034u (rev. MARTI PACIFE, P in l. field); pl. 84, 1044u (rev. VIRTVS AVGG, Hercules stg. l. holding branch, club, and lionskin). Neither ill. spec. is from the same obv. die as your coin.
Other AVGG coins of the same issue at Milan: pl. 84, 1044u, just cited; 1045o (apparently from the same VIRTVS AVGG rev. die, different sort of armored obv. die). Pl. 72, 937z (ADVENTVS AVGG Emp. on horseback, obv. of Saloninus as Caesar). Pl. 71, 929r (bronze medallion, ADLOCVTIO AVGG Emp. and two attendants on platform addressing troops)." Markus Weder knows of just one other specimen of my coin, ex Gibraltar hoard, it is in his own collection. Pscipio
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Italy, Rome, Pantheon364 viewsM AGRIPPA COS TERTIVM FECIT
The original Pantheon was built by Marcus Agrippa and later restored and rebuilt by Hadrian added and engineered the worlds largest unsupported domed roof. He kept the original dedication to Agrippa. A marvel of engineering and a sight to see.Jay GT4
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Ptolemy XII 364 viewsSilver tetradrachm, VF, partial brockage
Alexandria mint
13.384g, 25.1mm, 0o, 62 - 61 B.C.
Obverse: diademed head of Ptolemy I right wearing aegis
Reverse: PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS, eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings closed, date LK left ( year 20, L appears as I) and PA right.
Svoronos 1867 (Cleopatra VII); BMC 113, 39-40 (Ptolemaeus XI), SNG Cop-.
Ex FORVM: "Rare partial brockage. A partial brockage occurs when: 1) one coin jams in the die, 2) a second coin is struck using the first coin as a die, 3) the first coin is removed, and 4) the second coin is re-struck with the die. This is an unusual circumstance of events. Clashed dies are more common. In clashed dies, the dies are struck against each other, creating a weak design of one or each die on the other. This coin is a partial brockage, not the product of clashed dies. The depth of the intaglio image, position in relation to the cameo image, and weakness of the higher points of the cameo image support the attribution to "partial brockage.""mihali84
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.48.09 (plate coin)364 viewsSeptimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 19, 3,64g, 18.96mm, 180°
obv. AV KAI C - CEVHRO
Bust, cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT.PROC IC.
Small crescent with 6-pointed star
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.48.9 (plate coin)
about VF, dark green patina
A new addition to Severus' long moon list!
Jochen
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Zeugitana, Carthage, Sardinian mint, (c.264-241 B.C.), AE-20, SNG Cop 174-175, Horse's head right, #2364 viewsZeugitana, Carthage, Sardinian mint, (c.264-241 B.C.), AE-20, SNG Cop 174-175, Horse's head right, #2
avers:- Head of Tanit left.
revers:- Horse's head right and pellet.
exe: -/-//--, diameter: 19-20mm, weight: 4,92g, axis: 3h,
mint: Zeugitana, Carthage, Sardinian mint,
date: Circa 264-241-BC., ref: SNG Copenhagen 174-175,
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Roman Plate, Skeuomorphic Plate, Cornucopia Fibula, Genceva 27b., Fibula #011, 364 viewsFibula #011
type: A Roman Skeuomorphic plate fibula. Cornucopia fibula. Genceva 27b.
Skeuomorphic means "shaped like a real object"
This single cornucopia fibula once had a spring (not a hinge). The plaque, or lug, on the underside has a small notch in it which was for the spring-chord while the axis-pin of the spring itself passed through the hole in the plaque, which is still full of bronze corrosion. The catch is all and is set perpendicular to the axis of the fibula. It is can be dated to circa AD 175 - 250.
size: 45x24mm,
weight: 11,51g,
date: 175-250 A.D.,
ref: Genceva 27b.,
distribution: Danube, especially Serbia and northwestern Pannonia.
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Roman Empire, Probus - RIC 838-839 - Bust Type G (buckler) (Serdica) (* / KA•Γ•)363 viewsObv:– IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left holding spear and buckler
Rev:– CLEMENTIA TEMP, Emperor standing right, holding eagle tipped sceptre, receiving globe from Jupiter, holding staff, standing left.
Minted in Serdica (* in centre field, KA•Î“• in exe) Emission 2, Officina 3. A.D. 276 A.D.
Reference:– Unlisted in RIC but would appear between RIC 838 and RIC 839maridvnvm
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Pegasus363 viewsAnaktorion Stater 350-300 BC; BMC 68
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ROMAN EMPIRE, LICINIUS II VIRTUS EXERCIT363 viewsLICINIVS IVN NOB C
Radiated, draped and cuirassed bust right
R/VIRTVS EXERCIT
Standerd inscribed VOT / XX with captives on ground on either side.
STR in ex.
Aes reduced follis struck 320 in Trier
RIC.271 R4gb29400
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Jesus363 viewsJesus Christ - the incarnate son of the living God according to the Christians; a rebellious and blasphemous troublemaker according to the Jewish authorities; and the leader of an annoying cult in Judea according to the Romans.
Silver Grosh, 1331 to 1355 AD, Europe: The obverse (front) of this coin is JESUS CHRIST wearing a halo. The reverse scene is Ivan Alexander and his co-ruler Michael Asen (died in 1355).
Noah
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Zoomorphic 3D type Fibula, Horse standing on spring, Fibula #021, 363 viewsFibula #021, Zoomorphic 3D type Fibula, Horse standing on spring,
With knobs on the end of the T-arms date into the 4th century.
size: 40x33mm,
weight: 18,19g,
date: 4th century A.D.,
ref: Jobst 29a; Nowak 16; Matouschek/Novak 1b; Bojovic XXVIII.4a; ,
distribution: Pannonia and middle and lower Danube.
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BYZANTINE, Basil II & Constantine VII (976-1025). Æ Anonymous Class A2 Follis, (Sear-1813, Sommer-40.2.7)363 viewsObv: + EMMA NOVHΛ IC - XC.
Bust of Christ facing, holding book of gospels, with nimbus. Cross on book of gospels; cross in each arm of gospel.
Rev: + IhSYS/ XRISTYS/ bASILEY/ bASILE.
Legend in four lines.
Attributed to Basil II & Constantine VII (976-1025).
Classified as Class A2-32 using Ornamentation Classification Table.Quant.Geek
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Macedonia, Kings, 034 Perseus, (187-168 B.C.), AE-17, Uncertain Macedonian mint,363 viewsMacedonia, Kings, 034 Perseus, (187-168 B.C.), AE-17, Uncertain Macedonian mint,
avers: Macedonian shield with the spiral on the boss.
reverse: BAE/ Harpa / Monogram * X,
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 17mm, weight: 4,31g, axes: -h,
mint: Macedon, Uncertain Macedonian mint, date: 179-168 B.C., ref: SNG Cop. 1281. (???),
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ALEXIUS I BILLION Trachy S-1936v DOC 31b362 viewsObv: + KE RO AAEZIW - Christ enthroned facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, and holding book of Gospels in left hand, 'IC' in left field, 'XC' in right field Rev. Alexius standing facing, wearing corwn and loros, and holding labarum and globus cruciger 3.46g 23.8mm
Very Rare coin minted in Philippopolis , smaller in size and a much higher grade of billion. Coin is noted in DOC but not in their collection. Simon
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Barbarous VLPP362 viewsimitation of Constantine I
VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
This is the best barbarian imitative I have seen (in the Siscia style). The style is very good and the legends are almost correct.
collection of Victor
My Barbarian Pages
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Horus (Harpokrates) & Bes361 viewsΑVΤ Κ Π ΛΙΚ ΓΑΛΛΙΗΝΟC CΕΒ, Laureate draped cuirassed bust right / LΙ_Ε, Horus (Harpokrates) standing facing, head right, palm in right field, Bes in left. Regnal year across fields.Ed Flinn
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GREEK, Rhodes (Rodos), AR drachm361 views
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Honorius Fouree Solidus (Holed-Perhaps that's how it was detected? : )361 viewsHonorius AV Fouree Solidus. Struck circa 397-402 AD. Constantinople mint? Maybe??!?!. D N HONORI-VS P F AVG, diademed & helmeted three-quarter facing bust, holding spear over right shoulder & shield with horseman motif on left arm / CONCORDI-A AVGG, Constantinopolis, helmeted, seated facing, head right, right foot on prow, holding scepter in left hand, globe in right; S/CONOB. Courtesy Wildwinds.com!
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New World, Peru 14361 viewsThat's me again, pointing out that "You can't put a knife-blade between these stones..." LOL!Mayadigger
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Roman Empire, Valentinian III 425-455361 viewsObv: ...INIANVSP...
Rev: Two Figures with Long Cross, CO[NCORDIA AVGG]?, CON in exergue
14-17 mm
Unlisted in RIC and LRBC
I have not been able to attribute this coin with certainty. Valentinian III had a similar reverse for Cherson, except those were AE2s and the bust was helmeted. On mine, the bust is diademed and the coin is much smaller and thinner. I think this is probably a variant, or possibly an imitation, of the Cherson issue.
From the collection of Laetvs.
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Roman, Postumus Antoninian361 viewsPostumus AR-Antoninian, struck 267 AD at Cologne mint (?).
Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
(Rev: IOVI VICTORI, Iupiter walking left, looking right, holding sceptre and thunderbolt.)
Ø 21 mm, 3.16 g.
Cunetio 2468, Elmer 571, Zschucke 170, RIC 311Pscipio
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002a Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), RIC I 081, Rome, AE-As, PROVIDENT, Postumus, Under Tiberius, #2361 views002a Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), RIC I 081, Rome, AE-As, PROVIDENT, Postumus, Under Tiberius, #2
avers:- DIVVS-AVGVSTVS-:-PATER, Radiate head left.
revers:- PROVIDENT, Altar large S-C on either side.
exe: S/C//PROVIDENT, diameter: 26-27,5mm, weight: 10,47g, axis:- 5h,
mint: Rome, date: 22-23 A.D., ref: RIC-I-81, C-228,
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Penannular Fibulae, Omega fibula, Fibula #169, AE with iron pin,361 viewsFibula #169, AE Penannular Fibulae, Omega fibula,
type: Omega fibula, Pennanular fibula,
A Roman annular brooch or ring buckle. Remained iron Pin. Stops formed by raised studs. Decorated with engraved lines.
size: 63,5x56,5mm, weight:30,96g,
date: A.D., ref: ., distribution: ,
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Panther360 viewsAnt, GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate head R, LIBERO P CONS AVG, Panther walking L. B in exe. Rome. RIC Va 230, Common.Robert_Brenchley
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Four Seasons360 viewsJulia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, Augusta, 193-217 C.E.
AR Denarius (3.24g, 20.0mm), Rome mint, AD 207.
Obv: IVLIA AVGVSTA, draped bust right.
Rev: FECVNDITAS, Terra reclining left under tree, left arm on basket of fruits, right hand set on globe, spangled with stars, in background four children representing the four Seasons.
RIC 549, RSC 35, BMC 21, Sear 6579.
Ex FORVM Ancient coins.
The four seasons--spring, summer, fall and winter--are typically personified by four nude boys at play.
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TEMPLE, Constantine I, Temple of Roma360 viewsConstantine I
Autumn 307-Spring 308
CONSTANTINVS P F AVG Laureate head right
CONSERV-VRB SVAE [In honor of the savior of his city] Roma seated facing, head left, in hexastyle temple, globe in right hand, scepter in left, empty pediment, knobs as acroteria
TT in exergue Officina 3
RIC VI Ticinum 93
This type was issued by Maxentius to celebrate the re-building of the great temple of Roma in Rome.
from the collection of vic9128
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John II Billion Trachy S-1944 DOC 10 var.B360 viewsIC XC Bust of Christ bearded and nimbate wearing tunic and kolobion holds gospel in l. hand , pellets in the limbs of the nimbate cross.
REV Bust of emperor wearing stemma divitision, collar piece, and paneled loros of the simplified type holds in r. hand sceptre cruciger. Note Var A has transverse stroke on shaft shaft and 5 jewel collar piece.28mm
This example is "as struck"it has an very unusual amount of silver much more than ever expected. Coin has been previosly thought to be electum.Simon
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Γ in rectangular punch360 viewsLYDIA. Thyatira. Elagabalus. Æ 26. A.D. 218-222. Obv: AVTKMAAN-TΩNEINOC. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; countermark on lower part of bust. Rev: (ΘVA)TEIP-HNΩN. Tyche standing left, holding cornucopia and rudder. Ref: BMC -; cf. Sear 3072 (same obv. die). Axis: 165°. Weight: 7.92 g. CM: Γ in rectangular punch, 4 x 5 mm. Howgego 772, 774 or 777 (?). Note: The coin is light for 772, has greater greater diamater than 774 and is not as late as 777. Collection Automan.
Automan
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Zengids of Sinjar - al-Jazira360 views 'Imad al-Din Zengi' (1169-1197), AE Dirham, SS 79.
dpaul7
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Roman, Geta Caesar of Rome360 viewsRIC 34a. Mint of Rome, 202-209 AD.
Very authentic features!
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Italy, Sicily, Agrigento - Temple of Juno360 viewsbuilt in the 5. century BC and burnt in 406 BC by the Carthaginians
used for the celebration of weddingsJ. B.
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049 Septimius Severus (193-211 A.D.), Laodicea ad Mare, RIC IV-I 491b, AR-Denarius, PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providentia standing left, Rare!!! #1360 views049 Septimius Severus (193-211 A.D.), Laodicea ad Mare, RIC IV-I 491b, AR-Denarius, PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providentia standing left, Rare!!! #1
avers: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII, Laureate, cuirassed bust right, with aegis on the breast.
reverse: PROVIDEN TIA AVG, Providentia standing left, holding wand over globe and sceptre.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter:17,5-19mm, weight:2,84g, axis: h,
mint: Laodicea ad Mare, date: 196-7 A.D.,
ref: RIC IV-491b, p-157, RSC-953,
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024c Domitian (69-81 A.D. Caesar, 81-96 A.D. Augustus), RIC 0415, RIC II(1962) 0299b, (revers legend var.), AE-As, Rome, FORTVNA(E)-AVGVSTI (!!!), S-C, Rare !!!,360 views024c Domitian (69-81 A.D. Caesar, 81-96 A.D. Augustus), RIC 0415, RIC II(1962) 0299b, (revers legend var.), AE-As, Rome, FORTVNA(E)-AVGVSTI (!!!), S-C, Rare !!!,
avers:- IMP-CAES-DOMIT-AVG-GERM-COS-XI-CENS-PER-P-P, Laureate head of Domitian right, wearing aegis.
revers:- FORTVNA(E)-AVGVSTI (!!!), Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, S-C across the field.
exe: -/-//--, diameter: 26-28mm, weight: 9,87g, axis: 7h,
mint: Rome, date: 85 A.D., ref:RIC 0415, RIC II(1962) 0299b p-192, (revers legend var.), Rare!,
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