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Octavian Denarius Victory On GlobeObv.
Bare head of Octavian right
Rev.
CAESAR DIVI F
To left and right of Victory, standing
left on globe, holding wreath and palm branch
RIC I 254a RSC 65ancientdave07/15/23 at 05:16okidoki: wonderful coin with excellent toning
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aA3. RSC 1a. AR Denarius. CONCORDIA AVGGAR Denarius. Rome mint.
Obv. Draped bust right PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE
Rev. Concordia standing left holding patera and sceptre CONCORDIA AVGG.
RIC 269
An unusual variant of a common type featuring the common CONCORDIA AVGG reverse with the first obverse type of Plautilla featuring a youthful portrait (type A) and the PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE (a) legend. LordBest06/25/23 at 06:05okidoki: great looks
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Roman, Domitian, denarius, 85 CEDomitian AR Denarius 88 CE (Sixth issue)
(3.49g)
Obv: Laureate head right; IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TR P IIII
Rev: Minerva standing left with spear; IMP XI COS XI CENS PP P
RIC 393; BMC 87; RSC 189
Ex: Calgary coin
Ex: Savuto collection
orfew04/28/23 at 14:41okidoki: great looks
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Elagabalus - Anthemusia218-222 AD
radiate head right
AVT ANTωNINOC
turreted and draped bust of Tyche right
ΑΝΘEΜΟVϹΙΑ
RPC VI, 7708 (temporary); Dandrow 16-37
2,6g 16mm
ex SolJ. B.04/20/23 at 06:21okidoki: very nice
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Titus Hendin 6474ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΤΙΤΟ Σ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ
Laureate head right.
ΙΟΥΔΑΙΑΣ EAΛ ΩΚΥIΑΣ
Nike standing right, left foot on helmet, writing on shield hanging from palm tree at right.
Caesarea Maritima; 79-81 CE
22mm; 6.42g
Hendin 6474
Bold little coin with with dark brown/black patina and earthen highlights. A Judaean Judaea Capta that would have reminded the population of just how devastating the revolt had been, even a decade later. Jay GT401/01/23 at 07:39okidoki: wonderful coin with excellent toning
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RPC - Asia Minor, Lydia, Hierocaesarea, Nero, GRPC Lydia 66b - Plate CoinLydia. Hierocaesaraea
Nero, AD 54-68
Kapitonos, magistrate
Bronze, AE 17
Obv.: NEPWωN KΛAYΔIOC KAICAP CEBACTOC, bare-headed and draped bust right
Rev: IЄPOKAICAPЄωN ЄΠI KAΠITωNOC, Artemis Persica standing facing, drawing arrow from quiver on shoulder; stag to left.
Æ, 17mm, 5.90g
Ref.: RPC I 2385, GRPC Lydia 66b (this coin)shanxi12/26/22 at 08:40okidoki: nice find
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Anonymous 12th Century Class III. Huszár 186; Toth-Kiss 20.24.1.2 sigla 0.1/1; Unger 98; Réthy I 167; Frynas H.15.6; Lengyel 15/13; Adamovszky A218aHungary. Anonymous 12th Century Class III; attributed to Béla III (1172-1196) by Lengyel and Adamovszky, tentatively attributed to him by Unger and Frynas, but this attribution is not accepted by Huszár, Toth-Kiss and Gyöngyössy.
AR denár per Toth-Kiss, Unger and Frynas but obulus per Huszár, Lengyel, Adamovszky and Gyöngyössy (average: .16 g., 10.0 mm.), .80 g., 9.56 mm. max., 0°
Obv: Cross on line, pseudo-Kufic legend comprised of lines, crosses and crescents above and below.
Rev: Cross with pellets and crescents in the angles.
Struck in Esztergom.
Huszár rarity R1, Toth-Kiss rarity 100, Unger rarity 40, Frynas rarity S.Stkp12/26/22 at 08:38okidoki: great looks
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RIC 0784 Titus denariusT CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN
Laureate head right
PONTIF TR P COS IIII
Securitas seated left, head resting on raised arm
Rome, 75 CE
2.68g
RIC 784 (R2)
A very rare denarius for Titus with Securitas on the reverse. Often times this coin is mistaken for the common Pax reverse. The difference is in the position of the deities head resting on her arm. The pose is most likely taken from a cult statue of the goddess.
Jay GT410/14/22 at 08:48okidoki: great bust
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Pontos, Amisoscirca 100 BC
Civic Issue
AE23mm, 8.76 grams, 0°
O: Head of young Dionysos right, wreathed in ivy
R: Cista mystica, behind which, thyrsos placed diagonally: HTRK monogram to left, AMIΣOY below
Ref: Sear SG 3640; BMC 53-54; Hoover HGC 243; SNG BM Black Sea 1205
Ex-Frank Robinson Auction #115Virgil H10/08/22 at 07:17okidoki: great looks
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JUSTINIAN I, AE Follis (40 Nummi), struck 545/546 at CyzicusObverse: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust of Justinian I holding globus cruciger in his right hand and shield, adorned with rider galloping right spearing a fallen enemy, in his left; cross in right field.
Reverse: Large M, cross above and officina letter below (B = 2nd Officina), A/N/N/O in field to left of M and regnal year X/ЧI/II/I in field to right; in exergue, :K•YZ
Diameter: 34mm | Weight: 19.22gms | Die Axis: 6
SBCV: 207 | DOC: 171b.3
Justinian I introduced the system of dating on the Byzantine bronze coinage in the 12th year of his reign (Regnal year 538/39).
546: On December 17th of this year the Ostrogoths under King Totila plundered Rome and destroyed its fortifications. The city fell after almost a year's siege due to the capture, near the mouth of the Tiber, of a grain fleet sent by Pope Vigilius and the failure of the troops sent by the Byzantine Empire under Belisarius to relieve the city. After sacking Rome the Ostrogoths withdrew to Apulia in southern Italy.*Alex09/06/22 at 07:39okidoki: great looks
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Hadrian (Africa)Denarius of Hadrian, emperor of Rome 117-138
"Travel series"
Africa
Restitutor type
RIC II.3 1569
O: HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP
R: RESTITVTORI AFRICAE
Ex- CGBSt. George's Collection06/22/22 at 10:40okidoki: great looks indeed
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Greek - Lycia-Pamphylia, Koinon of Lycia, Masikytes, RPC I 3326b-3 (Plate coin)Lycia-Pamphylia
Koinon of Lycia, Masikytes
AE 17
Obv.: Head of Artemis with bow, right, [ΛΥ]
Rev.: Artemis, huntress standing, MA
AE, 2.16g, 17 mm
Ref.: RPC I 3326b-3 (this coin), Troxell 216.shanxi06/22/22 at 10:39okidoki: wonderful coin with excellent toning
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RIC 0857 (V) Titus AureusT CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN
Laureate head of Titus right
COS V
Cow (heifer)standing right
Rome, 76 CE
6.84g
RIC 857 (C)
EX-Stephen Album Auction 43 lot 69
It has been proposed that the cow depicted on this type is one of the famous statues by the fifth century BCE Greek sculptor Myron. Myron's statues were brought to Rome by Augustus and were placed in the temple of Apollo on the Palatine in 28 BCE. Vespasian moved them to the new Temple of Pax that he began constructing in 71 CE, to celebrate the end of the Jewish War.
Jay GT406/02/22 at 16:58okidoki: great looks
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RIC 1508 Vespasian Æ20IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVGVST
Laureate head right
PON MAX TR P P P COS VIII CENS; S C low in field
Caduceus, winged, between crossed cornucopiae
Uncertain Asia Minor; "O" mint? Ephesus?
77-78 CE
3.75g; 20mm
RIC 1508 (R2); RPC 1477A (3 specimens)
Ex-Pavlos S. Pavlou
An incredible series from an unknown Eastern mint. Even the denominations are uncertain and classified in RIC as 1. (Large) 11g; 2 (Medium) 8g; 3 (Medium-small)3.5-4g; 4 (Small) 2.5g. RIC simply calls them Mint(s) of Asia Minor (uncertain: Ephesus?) While M. Grant links them to the mysterious "O" mint. Either way, all the bronze coins from this issue are fairly rare. Only 3 specimens in RPC online and 1 in the David Atherton collection of this type. Jay GT405/22/22 at 14:07okidoki: nice Jay
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Hadrianaw. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from rear or side
rew. COS III // S C (in exergue)
Roma seated left on cuirass, resting foot on helmet, holding Victory and spear; behind, shield odsyłaczRIC II Hadrian 685 (semis)
data 124 - 125 nominał - Semis ;mennica - Rzym
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 760Waldemar S05/14/22 at 11:39okidoki: very nice
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RIC 348 Domitian as Caesar [Titus]Æ Dupondius/As, 11.22g
Rome mint, 80-81 AD
Obv: CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN COS VII; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, l.
Rev: S C in field; Minerva stg. l., with thunderbolt and spear; shield at her side
RIC 348 (C). BMC -. BNC 256.
Acquired from Laurel Coins, January 2021.
The dupondii struck for Domitian Caesar under Vespasian and Titus have portraits that lack the radiate crown normally associated with that denomination. At times it can be a bit confusing determining if a coin is a dupondius or an As. This coin's heavier weight suggests it is a dupondius. Struck under Titus, the reverse features Domitian's patron deity Minerva and hints that he had quite a bit to say regarding his coin types. A common variant of the type, unusually missing from the BM.David Atherton02/05/22 at 10:54okidoki: great looks like a sculpture
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RIC 0023 Titus DenariusIMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM
Laureate head left
TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P
Ceres seated left with corn ears, poppy and torch
Rome, after July 1, 79 CE
2.87g
RIC 23 (R3)
Ex-Biga Online auction 7, lot 768
This is the third known example of an extremely rare type. One from the Harry Sneh collection sold at the Gemini IX sale, 8 January, lot 333 (RIC reference coin, no image). The second example is found in the David Atherton collection. This being the 3rd, shares both obverse and reverse dies with the Atherton coin.Jay GT401/20/22 at 19:40okidoki: nice Jay
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Uncertain Early Arsacid Kings Late 1st century B.C. - early 2nd century A.D.Late 1st century B.C. - early 2nd century A.D.
Billon Tetradrachm
O: Crude bust left with long, pointed beard and curly hair dressed in a curved pattern from forehead to the nape of the neck, topped by a tuft of hair bound with a diadem, its ties falling behind, star in crescent above anchor with two crossbars, pellet to left of anchor.
R: Diademed, bearded head left (degenerated), degraded legend around, forming square frame around the head.
15.18g
27mm
van't Haaff 10.3.1-1B, subtype b.Mat01/19/22 at 11:46okidoki: very nice
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Judaea First Revolt AR "Shekel" Year 5 ŠQL YSR’L (shekel of Israel)
around a chalice used in the temple cult, above Year 5
YRWŠLM HKDWŠH (Jerusalem the holy)
around a branch with three pomegranates
Jerusalem; March 4th-August 70 CE
13.45g
Hendin 6399 (6th);1370 (5th); TJC 215
Hand struck with modern dies in silver
Shekels were minted in all five years of the revolt with year 1 being scarce, years 2 and 3 the most common, year 4 very rare and year 5 the rarest. Only about 25 of the year 5 shekels are recorded. The rarity and price excludes me from the market for a real coin, hence the purchase of a modern hand struck replica in silver.
Jay GT401/12/22 at 07:01okidoki: wonderful coin with excellent toning
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Roman Military Diploma FragmentBronze Roman Military Diploma Fragment
Latin text on both sides
42mm x 17mm x 2mm.
3.83g
Dark green patina.
Found in the former Yugoslavia.
Late 1st century. Possibly during the reign of Domitian
Possible inscription thanks to Curtis Clay:
Line 3: ASV, prob. from NOMINA SVBSCRIPTA, "whose names are written below".
Line 4: maybe EMD, coming from CIVITATEM DEDIT, "he grants citizenship".
Line 5: ABVI, from HABVISSENT, "(to the wives that they presently) have".
Line 6: ELIBE, from CAELIBES, "unmarried".
Line 7: MTA from DVMTAXAT, "just or merely (one wife per soldier)"
Lines 8-11: Should be the month date and the current consuls, which if they could be restored would establish the date of the diploma!
This fragment was submitted to Istvan for analysis. His rendering below:
Obverse:
]NIS [
]ION[ or ]HON[
]PTA SV[
]EM DE[
]HABVIS[
]ELIBES[
]MTAX[
] D [
]TIANO [
] IO [ or ]NO [ or ]HO [
] _S _ [
Reverse:
[the imperial names amd titles are in the previous (provbably three) lines
[IIS QV]I MILITA[VERVNT EQVITES ET PEDITES]
[IN A]LIS DECEM ET [COHORTIBVS ... QVAE]
[APELLANTVR ...]
those cavalrymen and infantrymen who served in ten alae and ... cohortes, which are called...
Jay GT401/10/22 at 20:07okidoki: wonderful
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132 - Probus - RIC 911 - Bust Type H (Cyzicus) (CM / XXIE)Obv:– IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, bust left in imperial mantle, holding scepter surmounted by eagle
Rev:– SOLI INVICTO, Sol in spread quadriga holding whip
Minted in Cyzicus (CM in centre field, XXIE in exe) Emission 4 Officina 5. A.D. 281
Reference:– RIC 911 Bust type H
Ex-Forvm ACmaridvnvm01/03/22 at 21:50okidoki: xxxxx 
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Hadrian, Uncertain Eastern Mint - RIC 339Hadrian Denarius
obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P. Bare head right.
rev: COS III. Aequitas standing left, holding scales & conucopiae.
Struck 134-138 A.D. at uncertain Eastern mint
RIC 33901/03/22 at 21:16okidoki: in new RIC 3029 very nice
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Commodus ASCommodus --AE AS. (23 mm, 12.25 g). Rome, A.D. 192. [L AEL] AVREL CO - MM AVG P FEL, head of Commodus, as Hercules, right, wearing lion's skin headdress / HER-CVL/RO-MAN/AV-GV/S [C] in four lines, club within wreath. RIC 644; BMC 722; MIR 853-9/72; Foss 84; Cohen 193 featherz01/03/22 at 20:56okidoki: wonderful coin with excellent toning
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 10, Commodus, HrHJ (2021) 8.10.01.12 cf. (rev. only)Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 18, 2.86g, 18.20mm, 180°
obv. AVT KAI - KOMODOC
Laureate head r.
rev. N-EIKOPO-LI PROC ICTRO (from upper r. counterclockwise)
Eagle with open wings stg. frontal on thunderbolt, head erected r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. cf. No. 8.10.1.12 (for the type only)
obv. e.g. No. 8.10.38.6 (same die)
probably unpublished
rarew, EF, brown patinaJochen01/03/22 at 20:48okidoki: excellent reverse
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Maximinus I Aequitas FourreeMaximinus I, Fouree, 235 – 238 AD, 18.86mm, 2.45g, close to RIC 95 but not a match, possibly a Severus Alexander reverse?
OBV: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
REV: AEQUITAS AVG, Aequitas Standing left holding scales and cornucopiaSRukke01/03/22 at 20:45okidoki: misstick bust
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1484E Hadrian, Cistophorus Uncertain mint in Asia Minor 128 AD Demeter Reference.
RPC III 1484E --; Metcalf--
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P
Bare head right.
Rev. COS III
Demeter standing facing, head l., holding patera and torch
9.62 gr
28 mm
6hokidoki12/06/21 at 10:49okidoki: yes Jay traces are there
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Constantine I - RIC.VII.Siscia.56EVICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP Type from Siscia.
Following advice received here, I chose to leave the coin in the condition it was acquired.
RIC Rating: R4Bogdan O11/26/21 at 18:17okidoki: great looks
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Titus Hendin 6476ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΤΙΤΟ Σ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ
Laureate head of Titus right.
ΙΟΥΔΑΙΑΣ EAΛΩΚΥIΑΣ
Trophy, Judaea sits mourning left, her hands tied. Shield to the right of trophy
Caesarea Maritima,
13.45g
27mm
Hendin 6476, RPC 2313, Meshorer 384
Ex-Israeli dealer
Commemorating the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE. Not content with proclaiming Judaea Capta on the coins circulating in Rome, this one is minted for use in Judaea. This coin is another example of Roman propaganda and psychological subjugation of the inhabitants of Judaea. The common people would now have to use these coins in their everyday purchases and be reminded of Rome's victory.Jay GT411/24/21 at 07:58okidoki: great looks
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RPC - Asia Minor, Lydia, Tabala, Tyche, Nemesis, GRPC Lydia Vol.4 Tabala 14 (this coin) - Plate CoinLydia, Tabala
Pseudo-autonomous issue, AD 200-300
AE 17
Obv.: Turreted bust of Tyche right.
Rev: TABAΛЄΩN, Nemesis standing left, holding cornucopia; wheel at feet.
AE, 3.59g, 16.7mm
Ref.: GRPC Lydia Vol.4 Tabala 14 (this coin)shanxi11/18/21 at 17:11okidoki: very nice Ralph
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Crispus Trier RMBT.199IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES, laureate bust, draped and cuirassed left holding spear forewards and shield with Medusa head
R/ BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS, Globe set on Altar inscribed VO/TIS/XX, above 3 stars, •STR crescent in exergue - Trier - 323
18 mm - 2.91 g - RIC. - – RMBT 199 (SH 11)gb2940011/18/21 at 17:10okidoki: great looks
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CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 340-335 BC. AR Nomos7.83g, 24mm, 12h.
Kal- and Phi-, magistrates. Nude rider on horseback to right, holding lance in right hand and shield with two javelins in left; KAΛ below, Λ-X-N around.
Taras seated on dolphin to right, holding Phrygian helmet; ΦΙ below, TAPAΣ upwards to left.
Vlasto 555 (same obv. die); Fischer-Bossert 730 (V277/R569); HN Italy 896; HGC 1, 794.
Near Extremely Fine; struck on a large planchet, wonderful cabinet tone.
From a private European collection.Leo11/18/21 at 17:10okidoki: great looks
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Phoenicia, Arados 192-191 B.CAE 14.85mm (Thickness 2.74mm), weight 3.03g, die axis = 12h (0 degrees), denomination C.
Obverse: Turreted head of Tyche right, border of dots.
Reverse: Prow of galley left, stem rising forward in a curve, Phoenician letters taw (T) and ayin (‘), Aradian era date 68 below.Arados11/18/21 at 17:08okidoki: very nice
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RPC 2277 Titus [Agrippa II]Æ24, 10.77g
Caesarea Paneas mint, 85-86 AD
Obv: ΑΥΤΟΚ(Ρ) ΤΙΤΟϹ - ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ϹΕΒΑϹ; Head of Titus, laureate, r.
Rev: ΕΤΟ-ΚϚ ΒΑ / ΑΓΡΙ-ΠΠΑ; Nike standing, r., holding wreath and palm, in field, star (off flan)
RPC 2277 (7 spec.). Hendin 1284a.
Acquired from Zuzim, October 2021.
Agrippa II sporadically struck coinage for the Flavian dynasty throughout his long reign. The coins circulated within his kingdom (Northern Palestine) and were likely coined at Caesaera Panesa, although the mint is not certain (Hendin places it at Caesarea Maritima). Confusingly, Agrippa's mint(s) employed two different dating eras for his coinage - one starting in 56 and the second in 60 or 61. This middle bronze struck in the name of Titus is dated regnal year 26 by the second era and was produced posthumously(?) in either 85 or 86 AD under Domitian. RPC sums up the problem - 'The present chronology adopts the date of AD 60/1 for year 1 of the era used by Agrippa II, which solves a number of issues but gives the problem of having large number of issues of posthumous coinage for Vespasian and Titus.' There is no easy solution to the chronology puzzle and for now we have to assume this coin was struck posthumously under Domitian for Titus and lacking any reference to his divine status.
It must be noted that David Hendin does not adopt this chronology and instead dates the series from the first era, although he places the start in 49 rather than 56, based on the Kushnir-Stein chronology. If that is the case this coin would date to 74-75 AD.David Atherton11/11/21 at 05:00okidoki: Very nice
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106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), T-2004.1, RIC V-I 223var, Siscia, AE-Antoninianus, GENIVS ILLVR, */-//T, Genius standing left,106 Aurelianus (270-275 A.D.), T-2004.1, RIC V-I 223var, Siscia, AE-Antoninianus, GENIVS ILLVR, */-//T, Genius standing left,
avers: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, Bust right, radiate, cuirassed and draped with paludamentum. (D1)
reverse: GENIVS ILLVR, Genius standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; on the ground to the right, standard. (Genius 1)
exergue: */-//T, diameter: 20,0-21,0mm, weight: 3,46g, axes: 0h,
mint: Siscia, iss.-2, Ph-1, off.-3, date: 270 A.D., ref: T-2004.1 (Estiot), RIC V-I 223var.,
Q-001
The T-2004 are similar coin and very rare only 1 piece in the online RIC V-I. this coin's only difference is the bust is not D1-sleeve only D1, but I do not find this type on this site !!!
https://ric.mom.fr/en/coin/2004
That is why I nominated 2004.1.quadrans11/01/21 at 10:13okidoki: great looks, interesting reverse
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Gordian I denariusGordian I denarius. 238 AD.
3.10 grs.
Obs. : IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG Laureate, draped and
cuirassed bust r.
Rev. SECVRITAS AVGG Securitas seated l., holding short sceptre.
Cohen 10. RIC 5.labienus10/30/21 at 18:02okidoki: great looks
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Commodus - AE Sestertius - LIBERALITAS COMMODUS. 177-192 AD.
Æ Sestertius, Rome, 177 AD.
30.5 mm, 26.36 g
IMP CAES L AVREL COMMODVS GERM SARM, Laureate head right
R/ TR P II COS/ LIBERALITAS / AVG S-C
Marcus Aurelius and Commodus seated left on platform, officer beside them; Liberalitas standing left before them, holding abacus and cornucopiae; on steps, citizen standing right, holding out fold of toga.
RIC III 1558 (Marcus Aurelius)gb2940010/16/21 at 16:58okidoki: very nice
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Hadrian, 117-138 Denarius circa 126-127, AR 20mm., 2.82g. Laureate bust r. Rev. Crescent; above, star and below, globe. C 460. RIC 865paul188810/11/21 at 15:00okidoki: great looks
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Constantine I VIRTVS AVGG campgate from RomeConstantine I
A.D. 318- 319
19mm 3.1g
CON-STANTI-NVS AVG; cuirassed and helmeted bust left, spear pointing forward and shield on left arm.
VIRTVS AVGG; camp gate with closed doors and three turrets, across fields P-R
In ex. RP
RIC VII Rome 178
arch over the doorway and interesting circles on the turrets
Victor C10/09/21 at 22:12okidoki: great looks
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 243var., Rome, VIRTVS AVGVSTI, Bust-A (Not in RIC), Emperor standing left, R! #1112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), AE-Antoninianus, RIC V-II 243var., Rome, VIRTVS AVGVSTI, Bust-A (Not in RIC), Emperor standing left, R! #1
avers: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front. (A, Not listed for this bust type in RIC.)
reverse: VIRTVS AVGVSTI, Emperor standing left, holding scepter and crowning trophy; to left, captive.
exergue: -/-//R, diameter: 22,0mm, weight: 3,35g, axis: 6h,
mint: Rome, 2nd. emission of Rome, date: 277 A.D.,
ref: RIC V-II 243var. (Not listed for this bust type in RIC.), p-42, MPR 77,
Q-001quadrans09/24/21 at 21:47okidoki: Nice Joe
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000411 Horse Prancing Right, Larissa Left Bouncing BallThessaly Greece, the City of Larissa
Obv: horse prancing r. All within a border of dots.
Rev: Λ - Α (lower l. corner, upper r. corner) Larissa walking l. wearing Chiton, l. hand lowered behind her and bouncing a ball in front of her with raised r. hand. All within incuse square.
Denomination: silver obol; Mint: Larissa; Date: c. 460 - 440 BC; Weight: .99g; Diameter: 10mm: Die axis: 180º; References, for example: Imhoof-Blumer Nymphen: p. 69 no. 186 pl. V no. 18; Herrmann Group II b 𝛃 pl. I 16; Traité IV, 654 var. legend placement, Larissa r., pl. CCXCVI, 11; BCD Thessaly I 1111 (this coin); HGC 4 486.
Provenance: Ex. Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 124 Lot 111 June 23, 2021, from the collection of “A Man In Love With Art.”; Ex. BCD Thessaly Nomos AG Auction 4 Lot 1111 May 10, 2011; Ex. Leu Numismatik 50 Lot 127 April 25, 1990.
Photo Credits: Numismatica Ars Classica
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Tracy Aiello09/10/21 at 20:42okidoki: Interesting reverse
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RPC 1955 Vespasian TetradrachmΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ ΟΥΕϹΠΑϹΙΑΝΟϹ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ϹƐΒΑϹΤΟϹ
Laureate head right
ƐΤΟΥϹ ΝƐΟΥ ΙƐΡΟΥ Γ
Eagle with wreath in beak standing left, on club.; in left field, palm branch
Antioch, Syria
70-71 CE (Group 4, year 3)
14.46g; 30mm
RPC 1955; 12 specimens.
A scarcer type
Ex-Barakat
Minted just after the destruction of Jerusalem.
Fine style Syrian portrait in good silver. Nice toning in hand.
Jay GT409/06/21 at 18:09okidoki: great bust
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032 Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), Rome, RIC II 0553, AE-Sestertius, PONT MAX TR POT COS II, -/-//SALVS AVG//S C, Salus standing left, #1032 Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), Rome, RIC II 0553, AE-Sestertius, PONT MAX TR POT COS II, -/-//SALVS AVG//S C, Salus standing left, #1
avers: IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG, Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right.
reverse: PONT MAX TR POT COS II, Salus, seated left, holding patera, feeding snake coiled around altar.
exergue: -/-//SALVS AVG//S C, diameter: 32,2-33,5mm, weight: 21,79g, axes: 7h,
mint: Rome, date: 118 A.D.,
ref: RIC II 553, p-409, RIC(New) 164, Strack 517,
Q-001quadrans08/03/21 at 11:04okidoki: Nice Joe
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Cr 444/1a Q. Sicinius & C. Coponius AR Denarius49 b.c.e. Pompeian field mint [or Asian mint?]
o: Apollo hd. rt, III•VIR behind, star below, Q•SICINIVS before
r: Lionskin on Hercules's club, b/t arrow & bow; PR•S•C up lft, C•COPONIVS down rt
3.76gm , 18mm
Sear CRI 3; Sicinia 2
One of the first issues of the Pompeians after "tactically redeploying" completely out of Italy. There is some discrepancy in views as to whether this was a Greek field mint product or minted in Asia, due to some similarities of the lion to Asian issues (more below re lion).
Sicinius was one of the last regular moneyers appointed under the Republic, and probably went down with the rest of the gang. Coponius, as praetor, was likely far more important in finding / extracting the silver and resources for the issue.
Coponius was also adept at surviving, stepping clear of the wreckage of the Pompeian cause and returning to Rome in time to be .... proscribed. In that regard, he was also (how to put this delicately...) well-served, as we are informed by Appian: "The wife of Coponius obtained his safety by yielding herself to Antony, although she had previously been chaste, thus curing one evil with another." Civil Wars IV.vi.40.
Ah, the lion. Well, I have referred to this as the "Bill the Cat" reverse, although the RRC 1b variant with the head facing directly is even more suggestive of the famous feline. Think about it (or look it up) and you will, too. PMah06/14/21 at 17:32okidoki: great looks
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RIC 465 DomitianÆ Sestertius, 25.01g
Rome mint, 86 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII CENS PER P P; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r., with aegis
Rev: IOVI VICTORI; S C in exergue; Jupiter std. l., with Victory and sceptre
RIC 465 (C2). BMC 373. BNC 396.
Acquired from CGB.fr, June 2021.
Similar to the silver and gold, Domitian’s aes coinage in the mid 80s settled down to a few predicable reverse types that were annually struck throughout the reign. The Sestertii were dominated by Victory crowning the emperor and the seated Jupiter with Victory, as seen on this coin. ‘Jupiter the giver of Victory’ was an important propaganda type because of the periodic conflicts that flared up from time to time on the Northern frontier. This early example of the type features the fine style and superior craftsmanship that was a hallmark of the Rome mint in the mid 80s under Domitian. Not only is the portrait exquisitely engraved, but the reverse featuring a super buff Jupiter is no slouch either. Both are evidence of a mint firing on all cylinders.David Atherton06/14/21 at 17:30okidoki: impressive
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032 Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), RIC II 0169d, Rome, AR-Denarius, COS III, Abundantia standing left, #1032 Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), RIC II 0169d, Rome, AR-Denarius, COS III, Abundantia standing left, #1
avers: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, Laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder.
reverse: COS III, Abundantia standing left with hook and cornucopia, right foot on modius.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 17,5-18,0mm, weight: 3,06g, axes: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 125-128 A.D.,
ref: RIC II 169d, RSC 381,
Q-001quadrans06/14/21 at 17:28okidoki: Nice Joe
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RIC 0113 Titus denariusIMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM
Laureate head left
TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P
Dolphin coiled around anchor
Rome
January 1-June 20, 80 CE
2.81g
RIC 113 (R)
Ex-NBS Web auction 5 lot 684 (misattributed as Domitian)Jay GT406/02/21 at 15:58okidoki: Nice Jay
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RIC 106 DomitianÆ Sestertius, 21.73g
Rome mint, 82 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, l.
Rev: TR P COS VIII DES VIIII P P; S C in field; Minerva stg. l., with spear
RIC 106 (C). BMC 276. BNC 286.
Acquired from Ken Dorney, May 2021.
Minerva's prominence on Domitian's coinage first showed up on his early bronzes produced in 81-82 before she dominated his denarii. This fantastic sestertius struck in early 82 demonstrates that the finest engravers were not just reserved for Domitian's aurei. A superb portrait and fine reverse.David Atherton05/29/21 at 16:03okidoki: Great looks
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RIC 0578A Vespasianus (1)Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M T P COS IIII CENS, radiate head right
Rev: AEQVITAS AVGVSTI / S C (in field), Aquitas standing left with scales and rod
AE/Dupondius (27.59 mm 12.479 g 6h) Struck in Rome 73 A.D.
Unpublished, got RIC 578A in RIC 2.1. A&C
ex eBay 2016FlaviusDomitianus04/26/21 at 15:06okidoki: wonderful coin with excellent toning
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RIC 0604Domitian AR Denarius Struck 88 CE (Third Issue)
(20 mm, 2.96 g)
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII, laureate head right
Rev: COS XIIII - LVD SAEC FEC, COS XIII across field Column inscribed LVD SAEC FEC, all within Laurel wreath.
RIC 604, RSC 70, BMC 137
Ex: Luc Corso collection
EX: CGB France Purchased February 17, 2020
This is a nice example of a relatively common but interesting coin. The denarii of Domitian which feature Secular Games reverses are very popular coins. One reason is that the reverse of Domitian denarii are dominated by Minerva and many consider these coins repetitive and dull. I am not one of these people. I find looking for the small differences in some of these denarii is very interesting. I have located a number of overlooked rarities this way. I think it is important to remember that the many titles of Domitian that one sees on the denarii are not just random dates. They do in fact represent actual historical events such as victories won in the many battles Domitian had with his adversaries. While it is true that we may have no other record of these encounters, the shifting titles on the coins tell us that some kind of event happened that resulted in the rewarding of titles to Domitian.
As for this coin, it was very difficult to get an accurate photo. I, but has quite dark toning. The photo is not perfect but it is a fairly accurate representation of how the coin actually looks. There are still a few Secular Games denarii I am looking for. A few of these I have seen available, but a couple of others I have not seen for sale on the last 5 years. I would also like to find the Secular Games quinarius.orfew04/23/21 at 18:37okidoki: very nice
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RIC 0408 VespasianÆ Quadrans, 2.06g
Rome Mint, 72-73 AD
Obv: IMP VESPASIAN AVG; Palm tree
Rev: P M TR P P P · COS IIII; S C in field; Vexillum
RIC 408 (R). BMC 626. BNC -. Hendin 1571.
Acquired from Calgary Coin, March 2021.
During Vespasian's reign the Rome mint produced sporadic issues of quadrantes. Their rarity today is likely a result of them being of low value and typically not hoarded. Mimicking the larger bronzes, the Jewish War victory was celebrated on them as well. Because of the small flan size brevity is called for: a palm tree representing Judaea on the obverse, and a Vexillum symbolising military victory on the reverse - straight and to the point! Ironically, despite their rarity today, more of the plebeian population would have seen these quadrantes than their more famous 'Judaea Capta' silver or bronze cousins. This specimen is remarkably well preserved for the denomination, perhaps it was lost soon after striking.
Missing from the Paris collection.David Atherton04/13/21 at 14:45okidoki: Congrats very nice
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LUCANIA, Velia. 290-270 BC. AR Nomos (7.44 gm). Helmeted head of Athena decorated with griffin / Lion attacking stag. Williams.567 (o) (this coin). Nicely toned VF+, full crest. ex R T Williams collection. Ex: Baldwin’s Auction 75, lot 2264, September 26, 2012.paul188804/10/21 at 15:20okidoki: great looks
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RPC 2750 DomitianÆ Dichalkon, 1.58g
Alexandria mint, 91-92 AD
Obv: No legend; Head of Domitian, laureate, r.
Rev: LΙΑ; Crocodile, r., with sun disc
RPC 2750. Emmett 333.11. Dattari-Savio 6815-16.
Acquired from Athena, March 2021.
A series of small bronzes were struck at Alexandria without obverse inscriptions. Identifying which reign they belong to is down to identifying the obverse portrait and the regnal year date on the reverse. We are on firm ground with this dichalkon which unmistakably features a portrait of Domitian on the obverse and regnal year 11 on the reverse. This ethnic type featuring a Nile crocodile is fairly rare, being struck for just a handful of regnal years. It almost certainly depicts the ancient Egyptian crocodile god Sobek, god of the Nile and fertility. Sobek was particularly venerated during the Roman period in the Fayum, a swampy area west of the Nile Valley that was a natural home for crocodiles.
One of the finest known specimens of this rare type.David Atherton04/06/21 at 13:55okidoki: very nice
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Titus Hendin 6473ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΤΙΤΟ Σ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ
Laureate head right.
ΙΟΥΔΑΙΑΣ EAΛ ΩΚΥIΑΣ
Nike standing right, left foot on helmet, writing on shield hanging from palm tree at right.
Caesarea Maritima; 79-81 CE
22mm, 7.23g
Hendin 6473; TJC 381; RPC 2311
These coins circulated in Judaea and would have reminded the population of just how devastating the revolt had been, even a decade laterJay GT404/02/21 at 13:16okidoki: very nice
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RIC 1161 VespasianIMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III
Laureate head right
AEQVITAS AVGVSTI SC
Aequitas standing left with scales and rod
Lugdunum (Lyons), 71 CE
10.16g
RIC 1161 (R)
Ex-ForumJay GT403/30/21 at 12:47okidoki: Nice Jay
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04 Attica, Athenian TriobolAthenian Pi-Style Triobol
Obv: head of Athena facing r., crested Attic helmet ornamented with olive leaves and a pi-style palmette, eye in profile.
Rev: owl standing facing; an olive branch coming down from above to the l. and r. with five or more leaves, [A☉Ǝ, with A above and ☉ lower l. and Ǝ lower r.].
Denomination: silver triobol (or hemidrachm); Mint: Athens; Date: c. 353 - 294 BC1; Weight: 2.015g; Diameter: 12.5mm; Die axis: 270º; References, for example: BMC vol. 11, 169; SNG Cop vol. 14, 68; Svoronos Athens pl. 21, 48; Kroll 19d; HGC 4, 1642.
Notes:
1This is the date range given in HGC 4.
Provenance: Ex. Forum Ancient Coins March 26, 2021, from the Errett Bishop collection (assembled from about 1960 - 1982).
Photo Credits: Forum Ancient Coins
CLICK FOR SOURCESTracy Aiello03/30/21 at 12:47okidoki: nice reverse
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ANTONINVS PIVSDenario Antonino Pio
Ceca: Roma 140-143 AC
Peso: 3,35gr
Diam: 18 mm
RIC 73c Comun
Good very fine
Ex Naville Numismatics sal 61, 2020
Anverso: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III
Reverso: ITA-LIA Popular reverso que anticipa el 900 aniversario de la fundación de Roma. Jose Vicente A03/29/21 at 17:48okidoki: great looks
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RIC 1268 (V) Titus Æ As SOLD!T CAES IMP AVG F TR P COS VI CENSOR
Laureate head right
IVDAEA CAPTA SC
Palm tree; Judaea seated right; to left of tree, arms
Lugdunum (Lyon), 77-8 CE
8.81g
RIC 1268 Vespasian (C2)
Ex-Incitatus
A common but important type. Minted 8 years after the conquest of Judea by Titus. A reminder of Titus' military prowess and his place as his father's successor.
Sold to Calgary Coin April 2022
Jay GT403/27/21 at 08:24okidoki: very nice
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RIC 824 Divus Augustus, Restored by DomitianÆ As, 10.01g
Rome or Thrace?, 80-81 AD
Obv: DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER; Head of Augustus, radiate, l., star above
Rev: IMP D CAES AVG RESTITVIT; S C in field; Eagle stg. front on globe, wings spread, head r.
RIC 824 (C2). BMC 506. BNC 555.
Ex Papillon Auction 5, 6 March 2021, lot 540.
Titus and Domitian struck an extensive restoration series of bronze coins of Flavian approved past emperors and imperial family members which reproduced the original coins in their entirety. The restoration coinage was very briefly continued into the reign of Domitian after Titus's death in September 81. It is highly likely the only mint still producing the series under Domitian was an unidentified Thracian mint, although there is some stylistic ambiguity to be certain. This common As struck for Divus Augustus restores a well known posthumous type originally coined by Tiberius. Oddly, on this one die the eagle is having trouble staying on the globe!David Atherton03/27/21 at 08:22okidoki: great looks
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TIBERIVSDenario Tiberio
"tribute penny"
Mint:Rome
Undated 14-37 AC
RIC 26 C.
Anv: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS
ReV: PONTIF MAXIM
Peso: 3,62 gr
Diam: 18mm
Precedente de casa de subastas inglesa calificación GVFJose Vicente A03/25/21 at 18:07okidoki: very nice
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Roman Empire, Antoninus Pius, AE SestertiusAntoninus Pius, AE Sestertius, Rome (153-154 AD)
Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PI-VS P P TR P XVIII
Laureate bust of Antoninus Pius.
Rev: LIBERTAS COS IIII / S.C
Libertas standing facing left, holding a pileus in the right hand
and long scepter in left hand.
Diameter: 32mm; Weight: 29,5g
Date: 153-154 AD
Mint: Rome
RIC.929Miguel P03/25/21 at 18:05okidoki: great looks
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Ric 014Domitian 81-96
AR Denarius
Struck 81 AD
IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG PONT
Head of Domitian, laureate.
P P COS VII DES VIII
Seat, draped; above, semicircular frame decorated with six corn ears
3,46g/18mm
Ric 14 (R2)Parthicus Maximus03/16/21 at 20:49okidoki: very nice
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RIC 161 TitusÆ Sestertius, 28.24g
Rome mint, 80-81 AD
Obv: IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: PROVIDENT AVGVST; S C in exergue; Vespasian and Titus, both togate, stg. r. and l., together holding globe over rudder
RIC 161 (R). BMC 181. BNC 171.
Ex Teutoburger Auction 132/133, 1-5 December 2020, lot 459 .
An iconic dynastic type struck during Titus' fairly large bronze issue of 80-81. Mattingly in BMCRE II succinctly sums up the reverse: "A type of 'Providentia Augusti' shows Vespasian, now a god, handing over to Titus the 'regimen orbis', symbolized by a globe over a rudder. 'Providentia' is the virtue of wise foresight, which leads an Emperor to make the succession sure." This bit of imperial propaganda must have been extremely important to the new regime based on the commonness of the type. It was very important for Titus as the new princeps to show continuity with his father's policies. The powerful symbolism of Vespasian handing over 'the rudder of the world' to Titus is a brilliant piece of visual storytelling. This right facing portrait is slightly rarer than the left facing variant.
David Atherton03/15/21 at 18:50okidoki: excellent
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Nerva Silver DenariusNerva (18 Sep 96 - 25 Jan 98 CE), Silver Denarius, RIC II 2, RSC II 16, BMCRE III 6, BnF III 3, Hunter I 2, SRCV II -, gVF, boldly and sharply struck on good metal, nicely toned, minor marks, obverse and reverse slightly off-centre, some legends off-flan, plain edge, weight 2.98g, composition Ag, diameter 18.0×17.0mm, thickness 2.42mm, die axis 210°, Rome mint, 19 Sep - Dec 96 CE; obverse IMP N[ERVA CAES AVG] P M TR P COS II P P, laureate head right; reverse [CONCOR]DIA EXERCITVVM (Concord of the Armies), clasped hands; from the Roger Belmar Collection; ex Silbury Coins (6 Mar 2021); £325.00.Serendipity03/07/21 at 08:34okidoki: Congrats very nice
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Roman, Vespasian Dupondius, RIC-II 716Link to coin:
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-168683Miguel P03/07/21 at 07:47okidoki: excellent
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RIC 0988 VespasianusObv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII, laureate head left
Rev: ANNONA AVGVST / S C (in field), Annona seated left, with sack of corn ears
AE/ Sestertius (33.42 mm 24.52 g 6h) Struck in Rome 77-78 AD
RIC2 988 R (Vespasian), BMCRE 731, BNF 767
ex Artemide Auction 54E lot 343FlaviusDomitianus03/05/21 at 13:16okidoki: grumpy old man
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Macedonian Kingdom, Alexander the Great, Gold Stater Lifetime IssueMacedonian Gold Stater, BC 336 - 323, 8.59g, 17.9mm, Ionia, Miletos (near Balat, Turkey) mint, die axis 345o,
struck under Philoxenos, c. 325 - 323 B.C.; ADM I series I, 14 (same dies); Price 2077; Müller Alexander 8;
SNG Munchen 571; SNG Saroglos 131; HGC 3.1 893f (S); SNG Alpha Bank,
OBV: head of Athena right wearing earring, necklace, and crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a coiled snake, small thunderbolt under neck truncation;
REV: Nike standing slightly left, head left, wreath in extended right hand, stylus in left hand, HA monogram left, AΛEΞAN∆POY downward on right; scarce; SOL
ANACS Extremely Fine EF45 (6275437), Ionia
In 334 B.C. the Siege of Miletus by the forces of Alexander the Great of Macedonia liberated the city from Persian rule, soon followed by most of Anatolia.
Under Alexander, the city reached its greatest extent, occupying within its walls an area of approximately 90 hectares (220 acres). When Alexander died in 323 B.C.,
Miletus came under the control of Ptolemy, governor of Caria and his satrap of Lydia Asandrus, who had become autonomous.
In 312 B.C. Antigonus I Monophthalmus sent Docimus and Medeius to free the city and grant autonomy, restoring the democratic patrimonial regime.
SRukke03/04/21 at 12:17okidoki: great looks
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Hadrian Silver DenariusHadrian (11 Aug 117 - 10 Jul 138 CE), Silver Denarius, RIC II 257, RSC II 1028, BMCRE III 685, SRCV II 3513, gVF, excellent portrait, well-centred and struck on good metal, much mint lustre, little wear, radiating flow lines, small edge cracks, plain edge, weight 3.33g, composition Ag, diameter 17.0mm, thickness 2.8mm, die axis 180°, Rome mint, 134-8 CE; obverse HADRIANVS-AVG COS III P P, bare head right; reverse PIET-AS AVG (Piety of the Emperor), Pietas, draped, standing half-left by lit altar, raising both hands in prayer; from the Roger Belmar Collection; ex Silbury Coins (28 Feb 2021); £375.00.Serendipity03/04/21 at 12:16okidoki: excellent
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Elymais - Kamnaskires IV., ca. 63/2 - 54/3 BCAR dr., 3,9gr, 17,75 mm;
Van’t H. 8.1, 2-3, Alram - ; Sunrise
mint: traveling court mint; date: NΣ = SE 250 (63/2 BC); axis: 12h;
obv.;: young, bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem and 2 ribbons; no beard, short, no mustache, Greek-style hair; earring, no necklace; cuirass (?); dotted border 8:30 - 14:00h;
rev: Zeus-Belos, left, on throne; vertical long staff in left hand, Nike offering diadem in right hand, monogr. K (?) to the left of knees; 4-line garbled Greek legend, in exergue NΣ (date).
Schatz02/28/21 at 19:58okidoki: very nice
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Trajan Silver DenariusTrajan (25 Jan 98 - 8/9 Aug 117 CE), Silver Denarius, RIC II 315, RSC II 150a, BMCRE III 634, BnF IV 894, Hunter II 206, Strack I 257, Woytek 579v, SRCV II -, Choice gEF, excellent portrait, well-centred on a slightly ragged flan, sharply struck, radiating flow lines, minor marks, edge cracks, plain edge, weight 3.21g, composition Ag, diameter 20.0×18.0mm, thickness 2.85mm, die axis 210°, Rome mint, c.autumn 116 - Aug 117 CE; obverse IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC, laureate and draped bust right, seen from behind; reverse PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R, Fortuna, veiled and draped, seated left, holding rudder by tiller in right hand, cornucopia in left, FORT RED in exergue; from the Roger Belmar Collection; ex Sovereign Rarities (26 Feb 2021); ex Michael Kelly Collection, Spink auction 20120 (13 Feb 2020), lot 268; £425.00.Serendipity02/26/21 at 19:59okidoki: Congrats very nice
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Roman, Titus Denarius Reign: Emperor, A.D. 79-81.
Denomination: AR Denarius.
Diameter: 18 mm.
Weight: 3.36 grams.
Mint: Rome, after 1 July A.D. 79.
Obverse: Laureate head right.
Reverse: Venus, seen half from behind, naked except for drapery around hips, standing right, resting elbow on column, holding transverse spear and helmet.paul188802/20/21 at 20:16okidoki: wonderful coin with excellent toning
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GREEK, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 344-340 BC. AR Nomos7,80 g.
Naked and helmeted horseman l., holding shield and two spears in l. hand and reins in r.; below, D.
Taras astride dolphin l., holding cantharus in extended r. hand and leaning l. on dolphin¿s back; waves, E and small dolphin below.;
Fischer-Bossert 647; SNG ANS 904; SNG France 1748, very fine to extremely fine.Leo02/17/21 at 14:32okidoki: great looks
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Bithynia, Herakleia Pontika AR TetradrachmIn the name and types of Lysimachos. Circa 288/7-282/1 BC.
Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon。
Athena Nikephoros seated to left, resting left arm on shield, transverse spear in background; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to right, ΛΥΣΙΜΑXΟΥ crowned by Nike to left, HP monogram below throne, club in exergue.
SNG Stancomb 822; Thompson 178; Müller 365; HGC 7, 1750j.
17.04g, 28mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine.Leo02/06/21 at 19:24okidoki: very nice
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Hadrian BI Tetradrachm from Alexandria, Egypt. AD 117-138.BI Tedradrachm (24mm, 13.29 G).
RY 14 = AD 129/30.
Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: Radiate and draped bust of Helios right.
Reference: Koln 1002; RPC 5737; Dattari 1384-5
Ex: Herakles Numismatics
Photo Credits: Herakles NumismaticsJustin W02/05/21 at 09:33okidoki: very nice
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Phrygia, Apameia, SNG Copenhagen 163Phrygia, Apameia, cs. 88-40 BC.
AE 25, 7.83g, 25.31mm, 0°.
struck under magistrate Andronikos, son of Alkios
Av.: Bust of Athena with Corinthian helmet, decorated with griffin, draped and wearing aegis, r.
Rv.: above AΠAMEΩ[N].
below in 2 lines ANΔPONIKO[V] / AΛKIOV.
Eagle rising from a meandering pattern r., behind its head an 8-pointed
star, on both sides the pileus of a dioscuri with an 8-pointed star above
Ref.: SNG Copenhagen 163; SNG Tübingen 3955-2956; SNG Munich 109; SNG
Lewis 1010; Weber 7024; Hunter 3; Walcher 2474; BMC 37-39; HGC 7, 670;
VF, de-patinated
Note: These coins are among the first to have been struck in brass (Tatjana N. Smekalova, 2009).
Jochen02/03/21 at 11:18okidoki: Golden Ae
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Claudius I (AD 41-54). AR cistophorusClaudius I (AD 41-54). AR cistophorus (10.8gm,26mm, 6h). NGC Fine. Ephesus, ca. AD 41-42. TI CLAVD-CAES AVG, bare head of Claudius I left / DIAN-EPHE, tetrastyle temple with three steps containing central standing figure of Diana Ephesia, polos on head and fillets hanging from wrists; shield, altars, two stags and figures in pediment. RIC I 118.
Ex Heritage online auction Dec 2020, lot 61118.(10.8gm,26mm, 6h). Ancient Aussie02/02/21 at 11:20okidoki: Congrats very nice
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Philip-II, 247-249Philip-II (247-249), Antoninianus of Rome
Obv: IMP PHILIPPVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: LIBERALITAS AVGG III. Philip I and Philip II seated left on curule chairs.
RIC 230
4.10 Grams / 23.0 mmVacolony02/02/21 at 11:20okidoki: very nice reverse, detailed faces
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044 - Hadrian Denarius - RIC 2972Obv:- IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, Laureate, cuirassed bust right, baldric strap over shoulder and across chest, seen from front (Bust Type B1)
Rev:- P M TR POTES III COS III, Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia
Minted in Antioch
References:- RIC III -, RIC II 2972; BMCRE -; RSC 1179e var (bust type), which cites Strack *11; Note that RIC III gives the same catalog number to several bust type variations. Abdy had recorded three examples of this reverse type, all of which had a Aegis on the far shoulder. Whilst this coin is still allocated tp RIC 2972 it is a previously unknown bust variation.
3.19 g. 17.58 mm. 180 degrees maridvnvm02/02/21 at 11:19okidoki: Nice catch
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016a03. HadrianHadrian
AR denarius. 18mm, 3.43 gm, 6h. Rome, AD 133-ca. AD 135. HADRIANVS-AVG COS III P P, laureate head of Hadrian right / SALVS-AVG, Salus standing facing, head right, feeding snake, coiled around altar, from patera in right hand. RIC II 267. RIC II.3 2048.
lawrence c02/02/21 at 11:17okidoki: Congrats very nice
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Denar, RIC 3, p.094, 507a (Cf. to ) - Faustina II, Pudicitia standingFaustina II
AR-Denarius
Obv.: FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL, Draped bust right.
Rev.: PVDICITIA, Pudicitia (Concordia) standing facing, head right, holding cornucopia and raising skirt.
Ag, 3.44g, 18mm
Ref.: RIC – (Cf. RIC 507a ), CRE 165 [R4]
shanxi01/29/21 at 14:22okidoki: very nice
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RIC 1014 VespasianÆ As, 9.87g
Rome mint, 77-78 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN COS VIII; Head of Vespasian, laureate, l.
Rev: VICTORIA AVGVST; S C in field; Victory stg. r. on prow, with wreath and palm
RIC 1014 (R). BMC 740. BNC 778.
Acquired from London Ancient Coins, January 2021.
A slightly scarce left facing portrait with the perennial favourite reverse of Victory on prow - a type more commonly found on the As issues at Rome. Unlike the VICTORIA NAVALIS variant which likely celebrated a minor naval victory from the Jewish War, this Victory can be viewed in more generic terms. A similar type was also struck in silver on the denarii the previous year.
David Atherton01/22/21 at 18:53okidoki: very nice
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Judaea Antonius Felix PrutahTI KΛAYΔIOC KAICAP ΓEPM L IΔ (Tiberius Claudius Caesar Germanicus, year 14).
Two crossed palm branches surrounded by Greek inscription
IOY/ ΛIA AΓ/ PIΠΠI/ NA
Inscription in wreath (Julia Agrippina).
Jerusalem 54 C.E
2.35g
Hendin 651; Meshorer 342
Ex-Barakat
Jay GT401/19/21 at 19:14okidoki: another nice one
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Judaea First revolt Prutah𐤔𐤍𐤕 𐤔𐤕𐤉𐤌
(Year Two) in ancient Hebrew script, amphora with broad rim and two handles.
𐤇𐤓𐤕 𐤔 𐤉𐤅𐤍
Freedom of Zion in ancient Hebrew, vine leaf on a small branch.
Jerusalem, April 67-March 68 CE
2.42g
Hendin 6389 (6th); Hendin 1360 (5th)
Ex-Barakat
Jay GT401/19/21 at 19:13okidoki: wonderful coin with excellent toning
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Artemis, Aiolis, KymeAiolis, Kyme
Obv.: Diademed and draped bust of Artemis right, hair in sphendone, bow and quiver over shoulder
AE, 16 mm, 4.28g
for obverse, reverse and coin details click hereshanxi01/19/21 at 08:55okidoki: very nice
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Vespasian / Victory Vespasian. AD 69-79. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.48 g, 1h). Ephesus mint. Struck AD 69-70.
O: IMP CAES - VESPAS AVG Laureate head right
R: PACI - AVGVSTAE Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond; Φ to lower left.
- RIC II 1406Nemonater01/19/21 at 08:54okidoki: excellent Victory
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RIC 0589A VespasianusObv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M T P COS IIII CENS, Laureate head right
Rev : PAX AVGVSTI / S C (in field), Pax standing left, leaning on column, holding branch and caduceus
AE/As (26.53 mm 10.676 g 6h) Struck in Rome 73 A.D.
RIC unlisted, provisionally assigned 589A, BMCRE unlisted, BNF unlisted
Purchased on eBay from havanna-coinsFlaviusDomitianus01/16/21 at 11:39okidoki: very nice
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RIC 840 DomitianÆ As, 9.44g
Eastern Mint (Thrace?), 82 AD
Obv: IMP D CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: CERES AVGVST; S C in field; Ceres stg. l. with corn ears and torch
RIC 840 (R2). BMC 520. BNC 553. RPC 533.
Acquired from London Ancient Coins, January 2021.
An Eastern mystery mint struck imperial bronze coins for Titus and Domitian between 80-81. The style (heavily seriffed letters, large portraits, and massive reverse figures), and uncommon fabric (flat, almost convex flans) all suggest a mint other than Rome. Attributing exactly where these coins were struck has historically been a moving target - Mattingly in BMCRE thought Lugdunum, H.A. Cahn believed somewhere in Bithynia. More recent scholarship has looked towards Thrace as a possible location for production based on the Balkan distribution pattern of found specimens. Although the region of mintage has been narrowed down, the city itself remains elusive. RPC has suggested possibly Perinthus. Presumably a shortage of bronze coins in the region prompted a localised imperial issue which consists of sestertii, dupondii, asses, and semisses copying types struck at Rome. The mystery mint continued production uninterrupted for Domitian as Augustus after Titus's death in September 81 for perhaps a few months with little change in types. This Ceres type is dated by COS VIII to 82, perhaps within just the first few weeks judging by its rarity.
Fine 'eastern' style.David Atherton01/15/21 at 21:59okidoki: nice full legend
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RIC 0695 Titus as Caesar [Vespasian]AR Denarius, 3.16g
Rome Mint, 74 AD
Obv: T CAESAR IMP VESP; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: PONTIF TR POT; Titus std. r. on curule chair, with sceptre and branch
RIC 695 (R3, this coin). BMC -. RSC -. BNC -.
Ex Andrew Short Collection, acquired from Forvm Ancient Coins, January 2020. Ex Stack's Bowers Galleries NYINC Auction, 11-12 January 2019, Lot 41066 (part).
An extremely rare Titus Caesar denarius struck in 74. Rated with a frequency of R3 (unique) in RIC, although since its publication another specimen has surfaced (Pegasi 152, lot 335). The reverse, shared with Vespasian, echos the famous Tribute Penny of Tiberius. Why is it so fabulously rare? The uncommon obverse legend combined with this particular reverse legend and type creates a variant that apparently was fleetingly struck. The numismatic equivalent of the planets aligning just right. This is the RIC plate coin (BM file).David Atherton01/14/21 at 21:27okidoki: Nice David
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