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Messana, Sicily, silver coin (c. 480-461 BC).Hare bounding right.
Retrograde MES
10mm; 0.54g; 8h
SNG ANS 323
Ex G-N1 commentsT.MooT05/21/24 at 02:16Jay GT4: Very nice

Anastasius491-5171 commentsPaul C305/21/24 at 02:15Jay GT4: Nice tremissis

Tarentum. Campano-Tarentine Series. After 276 BC. AR NomosDiademed head of Satyra left
Nude youth on horseback right, placing wreath on horse’s head. TA and dolphin below.
21x22mm; 7.01g; 5h
Vlasto 1000; SNG ANS 1280
Ex Baionumis1 commentsT.MooT05/20/24 at 21:05Jay GT4: Lovely

RIC 20 Otho denarius IMP OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P
Bare, bewigged head of Otho right

PONT MAX
Ceres standing left, holding three grain ears in right hand and cradling cornucopia in left arm.

Rome, 9 March-mid April AD 69

2.40g

Cf. RIC 20 (aureus). CBN 25. RSC 11.

The Authors of RIC do not list this issue among denarius types for Otho but rather list the corresponding type aureus

Beautiful iridescent toning developing in hand.

Ex-Charles Euston; Toronto Coin Expo April 2024; Ex-Numismad Auction 10, lot 84210 commentsJay GT405/20/24 at 19:44ancientdave: Excellent!

RIC 009 DomitianAR Denarius, 3.36g
Rome mint, 81 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG PONT; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: P P COS VII DES VIII; Curule chair, wreath above
RIC 9 (R2). BMC -. RSC -. BNC -.
Ex A. Short Collection. Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 224, 14 September 2023, lot 141. Ex Curtis Clay Collection. Ex Chris Lezak, April 2002.

The rapidity in which Domitian's first denarius issues of 81 came one after another suggests that he was in a great hurry to strike coins as Augustus after Titus's death in mid September 81 AD, presumably for a legionary donative. Dio records that Domitian hastened to the praetorian camp to 'receive the title and authority of the emperor' and promised the soldiers the same bounty Titus had provided. The Rome mint immediately began striking coins for the new emperor. This extremely scarce denarius was struck before Domitian had been awarded the power of the tribunate (TR P) and was likely produced for just a few days. Very rare with this reverse legend. Missing from the BM and Paris collections.3 commentsDavid Atherton05/20/24 at 16:25Jay GT4: Great rarity

Domitian, AR denarius, Rome mint. 81 ADIMP CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG, laureate head right.
TR P COS VII - [DES VIII P P] wreath on a curule chair.
16.6mm; 3,00g; 5h
RIC 181 commentsT.MooT05/19/24 at 12:34CPK: Great rarity!

Faustina II Denarius (LAETITIAE PVBLICAE, RIC III 506a) v.1FAUSTINA II, as Augusta under Antoninus Pius
AR Denarius (18.79mm, 3.12g, 7h)
Struck Dec. AD 147/8. Rome mint
Obverse: FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL, bare-headed and draped bust of Faustina II right, wearing Beckmann Type 1 hairstyle
Reverse: LAETITIAE PVBLICAE, Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding diadem in extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left
References: RIC III 506a, RCV 4705

Attractively toned with hints of iridescence. A particularly beautiful young portrait of Faustina, struck in high relief. This reverse type proclaiming joy to the public (LAETITIAE PVBLICAE) was struck to commemorate the birth of Faustina's first child, daughter Domitia Faustina, born late in AD 147.

From the Dr. Hugh Preston Collection. Ex Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger, 4/22/20102 commentsCPK05/19/24 at 11:32*Alex: Lovely portrait, very nice coin.

The Roman Empire. Vitellius AR Denarius (RIC I 36)Vitellius AR Denarius. Tarraco, AD 69. A VITELLIVS IMP GERMAN, laureate head left, globe at point of bust; to left, palm frond / VICTORIA AVGVSTI, Victory flying to left, holding round shield inscribed S P Q R. RIC I 36; RSC 101. 3.45g, 18mm, 7h.

Ex Naville Numismatics Auction 41, 24th June 2018, Lot 523.
Ex Jesús Vico Auction 133, 15th November 2012, Lot 2327.

Vitellius struck his earliest coins during his brief reign at the mint of Tarraco (modern day Tarragona in Spanish Catalonia). This one features one of my favourite portraits in my entire collection. 7 commentsPaulus J05/19/24 at 01:16CPK: Absolutely extraordinary!

ROMAN EMPIRE, Vespasian, AR Denarius, RIC II 686VESPASIAN, AD 69-79
AR Denarius (18.35mm, 3.26g, 6h)
Struck AD 74. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESP AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right
Reverse: PONTIF MAXIM around winged caduceus
References: RIC II 686 (R), RCV 2306

Lightly toned and lustrous. A magnificent portrait of Vespasian and an exemplar of the veristic style of Flavian portraiture.5 commentsCPK05/19/24 at 00:11TheEmpireNeverEnded: As close as one can get to the minting process

L. Cassius LonginusL. Cassius Longinus
Ar Denarius
3.16 g, 19 mm, 63 B.C.
Obv: Head of Vesta left, wearing veil and diadem; A to left, calix to right.
Rev: Citizen standing left, dropping tablet marked 'V' into cista on right; LONGIN•III•V downwards to right.
Crawford 413/11 commentsJayAg4705/18/24 at 13:40CPK: Interesting type.

Trajan Denarius A.D. 108 RIC 121, RSC 81IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TRP, laureate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder / COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINC, Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae.1 commentsTheEmpireNeverEnded05/17/24 at 12:20TheEmpireNeverEnded: I wish this photo did more justice to this one. I...

RIC 1216 Vespasian DupondiusIMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS VIII PP
Radiate head left; globe

FORTVNAE REDVCI, SC
Fortuna standing left, with rudder on globe and cornucopiae

Lugdunum, 77-78 CE

9.51g

RIC 1216 (R)

Ex-Aphrodite 22, lot 352

Lovely coin in hand

3 commentsJay GT405/17/24 at 11:35CPK: Nice coin!

Antoninus Pius, RIC 753, Sestertius of AD 144 (Salus)Æ Sestertius (23.55g, Ø 31mm, 12h), Rome mint, Struck AD 144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laurate head Antoninus Pius facing right
Rev.: TR·POT COS·III·DES·IIII (around) S C (in ex.), Salus seated left, holding feeding a snake coiling around an altar and resting her left elbow on .
RIC 753; Cohen 929; BMC 1651 note; Strack (*)
ex Cayón auction, May 2013; ex NAC 64, May 2012.

* Very rare variant which Strack did not include in his catalogue (1937) questioning the Cohen record (see Strack: p.347, no. +83). See also the detailed comment of Curtis Clay below. 16 commentsCharles S05/17/24 at 00:25Curtis JJ: Spectacular! Also an obv. die match to Elberling c...

087a12. Constantine IIConstantine II, as Caesar, BI Nummus. Antioch, AD 326-327. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to left / PROVIDENTIAE CAESS, camp gate with no doors, pellet in doorway, two turrets, star above; SMANT[Delta?] in exergue. RIC VII 73. 3.22g, 20mm, 12h. Roma Numismatics Auc 119, Lot 2404.1 commentslawrence c05/16/24 at 22:06Jay GT4: Nice campgate

Constantius II GLORIA ROMANORVM from Rome
Constantius II
A.D. 350
25mm 4.4g
DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG, laurel and rosette diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right, holding globe. A behind bust.
GLORIA ROMANORVM, Emperor in military dress, shield on left arm, galloping right, spearing barbarian with outstretched arms kneeling left in front of the horse, shield and broken spear beneath horse. In field to right, ✶.
In exergue RB
RIC VIII Rome 196

This type was issued by both Magnentius and Nepotian in the name of Constantius II.

When assigning RIC numbers to these, it is a bit arbitrary since the biggest difference between the issues is size, and there is overlap, i.e. Second series first group (Magnentius) RIC 195- 197 dia. 25- 26mm, second group (Nepotian) RIC 198- 200 dia. 23- 25mm, third group (Magnentius) RIC 204- 205 dia. 22- 24mm. There is likely no actual way to tell these coins apart.
1 commentsVictor C05/16/24 at 22:05Jay GT4: Great reverse type

36. Demetrios II.Tetradrachm from Tyre, SE 169 (144/143 BC).BC.

Obverse: Diademed head of Demetrios II, dotted border.

Reverse: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY / Eagle standing left on prow of galley, palm branch behind. Club in left field, surmounted by TYP monogram. ΘΞP (date) above ΓΕP monogram in right field.

14.23 gm., 26 mm.

ANSNNM 73, 88 (Newell, 1936);
ANSNNM 34, 30 (Rogers, 1927);
Houghton 754 var.
Sear 7056.

Provenance:
Marian A. Sinton Collection.
Sierra Collection.
The Heinrich Medicus Collection.
CNG 53, lot 627 (March 2000).
CNG 88, lot 475 (September 2011).
3 commentsCallimachus05/16/24 at 13:36*Alex: Beautiful.

Otho Denarius Pax Orbis TerrarumObv.

IMP OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P
Bare head right

Rev.

PAX ORBIS TERRARVM
Pax standing left, holding branch and caduceus

Jan. 15 - April 16 69 AD

19mm 3.17g

Not in RIC, same as RIC 5 (Aureus) RSC 4a2 commentsancientdave05/16/24 at 02:46Jay GT4: Nice Otho

RIC 0186 VespasianÆ Sestertius, 24.63g
Rome mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: PAX AVGVSTI; S C in field; Pax std. l., with branch and sceptre
RIC 186 (R2, this coin). BMC -. BNC 521.
Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 225, 30 November 2023, lot 10. Ex Curtis Clay Collection. Ex Schulman 254, 11-12 November 1971, lot 3376. Ex Dutch Royal Coin Cabinet, The Hague.

An extremely rare sestertius variety featuring Pax seated on the reverse. Normally on Vespasian's bronze coins she is seen standing or leaning on a column. The provenance presented quite a puzzle. Clay writes 'same dies' as the RIC plate coin from the Hague collection, but clearly it is the same piece! The Hague collection was incorporated into the Geldmuseum of Utretch, which in turn was closed in 2013. Most of the Geldmuseum coins were sent to the Dutch National Bank where they reside today. Clay may have purchased the coin in 1971 via Schulman auction 254 which listed this coin (lot 3376) from the Dutch Royal Coin Cabinet. RIC erroneously assumed the piece was still part of the Royal Cabinet collection when it was transferred to the Geldmuseum! The auction provenance was either forgotten or lost.

High relief portrait in fine style.4 commentsDavid Atherton05/15/24 at 21:15ancientdave: Wow! Very nice!

Galba Denarius (VIRTUS, RIC I 219) v.1GALBA, AD 68-69
AR Denarius (18.92mm, 3.37g, 6h)
Struck Oct.-Nov., AD 68. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG, laureate head of Galba left
Reverse: VIR-TVS, Virtus standing facing, holding parazonium in right hand and vertical spear in left
References: RIC I 219 (R3), RCV -

Lightly toned. An extremely rare type, known from only a handful of specimens.6 commentsCPK05/15/24 at 21:14ancientdave: Wonderful!

RIC 080 DomitianÆ Sestertius, 19.98g
Rome mint, 81 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: TR P COS VII DES VIII P P; S C in field; Domitian stg. l., togate, with palladium
RIC 80 (C). BMC 265. BNC 278.
Acquired from Jetons Canada, eBay, April 2024. Ex Paris dealer, February 2024.

Struck fleetingly during Domitian's first meagre bronze issue, this unique reverse features Domitian as Emperor standing togate holding the palladium of Pallas Athena. Considered an accession type, it was never struck again and has the distinction of being the first original Domitianic design employed on his coinage. Mattingly in BMCRE says of the new type - 'Domitian holding the palladium is the Emperor entrusted with the destinies of Rome.' Rarely noted in the catalogues is the scroll Domitian is holding with his left hand, symbolising his authority. RIC's frequency rating is 'common', but only two other examples are listed on asearch in trade during the past 20 years and just four examples cited in OCRE. Same dies as the BM and Paris specimens.

A superb example of early Domitianic portraiture. 5 commentsDavid Atherton05/15/24 at 21:12ancientdave: Wow, fantastic style! So attractive!

RIC 107 DomitianÆ Dupondius, 11.68g
Rome mint, 82 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: TR P COS VIII DES VIIII P P; S C in field; Minerva stg. l., with thunderbolt and spear; shield at her l. side
RIC 107 (R2). BMC 277. BNC 287.
Acquired from WNC, April 2024.

A decently rare dupondius from early 82, unusually sporting a laureate portrait. RIC notes of these dupondii: 'Examples clearly in brass, as opposed to copper, can be identified as dupondii, though the laureate head might lead one to identify them as asses.'2 commentsDavid Atherton05/15/24 at 12:21CPK: Yes, both the portrait and the reverse are very we...

Pupienus Antoninianus RIC IVb 10bPupienus AR Antoninianus

5.57g, 22.5mm, 165 degrees, Rome mint, 238 CE.

Attribution: RIC IVb 10b. Cohen 3. BMCRE 87-91

O: IMP CAES PVPIEN MAXIMVS AVG, bust, radiate, draped and cuirassed, right.

R: CARITAS MVTVA AVGG, clasped hands.

1 example in Reka Devnia, Mouchmov P.137.

Ex-CNG eAuction 561 (1 May 2024) Lot 717.7 commentsRon C205/15/24 at 04:03Virgil H: Incredible coin

Hadrian As Leaping Griffin 2HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate & draped bust right

Rev.
COS III
SC
Griffin leaping right

24.1 mm 6.635g

RIC II 681 corr. McAlee 549 Cohen 443

Extremely Rare

FORVM says:

"The only plate coin known to us is the McAlee coin. All the references other than McAlee refer to Cohen, and none actually hold an example of the type. We did not find any examples online. Lindgren identified this coin as a Semis. Sear lists Rome and Antioch as possible mints. McAlee identifies the type as struck in Rome for use in Syria."3 commentsancientdave05/15/24 at 04:02Virgil H: Love the reverse

Trajan Tridrachm Shrine Of Artemis Obv.

AYTOKΡ KAIC NEΡ TΡAIANOC CEB ΓEΡM ΔAK
Laureate head right

Rev.

AYTOKΡ KAIC NEΡ TΡAIANOC CEB ΓEΡM ΔAK
Distyle temple of the Pergaean Artemis, statue within

112-117 AD

24mm 9.44g

Syd 190 SNGCop 206
1 commentsancientdave05/15/24 at 04:02Virgil H: Lovely coin

RIC 107 DomitianÆ Dupondius, 11.68g
Rome mint, 82 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: TR P COS VIII DES VIIII P P; S C in field; Minerva stg. l., with thunderbolt and spear; shield at her l. side
RIC 107 (R2). BMC 277. BNC 287.
Acquired from WNC, April 2024.

A decently rare dupondius from early 82, unusually sporting a laureate portrait. RIC notes of these dupondii: 'Examples clearly in brass, as opposed to copper, can be identified as dupondii, though the laureate head might lead one to identify them as asses.'2 commentsDavid Atherton05/15/24 at 02:41Jay GT4: A solid coin. Lovely portrait and reverse

Asia Minor, Ionia, Ephesus, Valerian I, Artemis on stag; RPC X (unassigned; ID 61035)Valerian I
Ionia, Ephesos.
(AD 253-260)
Obv: AYT K ΠO ΛIKINI OYAΛEPIANOC, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: EΦECIΩN A ACIAC, Artemis seated on stag right; holding bow and drawing arrow from quiver.
AE, 8.68g, 25mm
Ref.: Karwiese 1136 (V12/R54); BMC -; SNG von Aulock -, RPC X, — (unassigned; ID 61035) [this coin]1 commentsshanxi05/14/24 at 17:13HolgerG: great

VESPASIAN (69-79)Didrachm (6,78g) Caesarea 76/77 ne
RPC II 1648, Sydenham, Caesarea 90
O: Laureate head of Vespasian right, ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΟΥƐϹΠΑϹΙΑΝΟϹ ϹƐΒΑϹΤΟϹ
R: Nike advancing, right, wreath in right hand, palm in left hand, ΝΙΚΗ ϹΕΒΑϹΤΗ2 commentsSebastian O05/14/24 at 13:14David Atherton: Superb example!

Mark Antony & Julius Caesar denariusObv: M. ANTON. IMP. R. P. C., (Marcus Antonius Imperator Rei Publicae Constituandae)
[Imperator for] the Restoration of the Government), bare head of Mark Antony right; lituus behind.
Rev: CAESAR DIC, (Caesar Dictator), bare head of Julius Caesar right; capis behind.
Ar denarius, 43 BC. (18 mm, 3.55 g, 10h). Military mint traveling with Antony in Cisalpine Gaul.
Crawford 488/2; CRI 123; Sydenham 1166; RSC 3.
Ex Savoca 98th Blue Auction, Lot 1092, (March 2021).3 commentsJayAg4705/14/24 at 03:28Ken W2: Great addition to any collection. Good, clear CAES...

ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Syria, Cyrrhestica. Beroea - Macrinus (matched - blank mint errors)Province, City - Reign: Syria, Cyrrhestica. Beroea - Macrinus
Denomination: AR Tetradrachms (two)
Coin 01a:
Obverse:
AYT K MA OΠCE MAKPINOC CE
Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Reverse:
Blank (unstruck mint error)

Coin 01b:
Obverse:
Blank (unstruck mint error)
Reverse:
ΔHMΛPX EΞ YΠATOCΔ
Eagle standing facing, wings spread, head and tail left, holding wreath in beak; palm frond to left; between legs, winged animal facing
Exergue:
B-E

References:
Unpublished

Note: Unique rarity (exceptionally rare blank mint error, 2 separate flans that are a precise match when stacked with portraits facing outwards)
2 commentsmonolith05/14/24 at 03:23Ken W2: Wow, really nice coins!

Roman Empire, PESCENNIUS NIGER. AR DENARIUS of ANTIOCH. Struck c.A.D.193-194.Obverse: IMP CAES C PESE NIGER IVSTI. Laureate head of Pescennius Niger facing right.
Reverse: MONETAE AVG. Moneta standing facing left, holding scales in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left.
Not in RIC or RSC.1 comments*Alex05/13/24 at 14:31*Alex: Now in Quadrans' Collection Very Happy

Isle of ManMackay 87a; Pridmore 37; SCBC __; KM 12

AE/copper farthing; struck at the Royal Mint, London, engraved by WilliamWyon. 4.77 g., 21.87 mm. max.

Obv: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA (proper letter A with central bar in VICTORIA; two letters A in GRATIA are inverted Vs), head of young Queen Victoria, facing left, 1839 below.

Rev: QUOCUNQUE IECERIS STABIT [whithersoever you throw it, it will stand] (letter A is inverted A), triskeles in center.
Raised rim.

No regal coinage was minted for 26 years. The coin shortage was met with token issues. When the 1939 pennies, half pennies and farthings were authorized, the Isle of Man coinage was retariffed at twelve pence to the shilling (as in the mainland) instead of the previous fourteen. This appeared to be tantamount to a 20% devaluation in the local currency and lead to the unrest known as the Copper Riots of 1840. There was so much dissatisfaction with the coinage that it was withdrawn as legal tender in 1840. There were 213,120 minted.1 commentsStkp05/13/24 at 03:55Jay GT4: Interesting triskeles

RPC 2529 DomitianÆ Diobol, 8.61g
Alexandria Mint, 86-87 AD
Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ ΔΟΜΙΤΙΑΝΟΣ ΣΕΒ ΓΕΡΜ; Head of Domitian, laureate, r.
Rev: ΕΤΟΥΣ ΕΚΤΟΥ; Bust of Ammon, r.
RPC 2529 (4 spec.). Emmett 299.6. Dattari-Savio 6763.
Acquired from CGB, April 2024.

Struck in regnal year six, the reverse of this diobol features a bust of Zeus-Ammon. Zeus-Ammon was a syncretic god combining the features of a bearded Zeus with the ram's horn of the Egyptian god Ammon. His principle shrine was the vast Karnak temple complex near Thebes.1 commentsDavid Atherton05/13/24 at 03:54Jay GT4: Great reverse

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 272-240 BC. AR Nomos (Vlasto-Unlisted)6.79g, 21mm, 12h.
Helmeted warrior on cantering horse to right, holding spear and shield; ΔI to left; AΠOΛΛΩNIOΣ in two lines below / Oikist riding dolphin preparing to throw trident, owl standing left.
Vlasto-. Extremely rare die combination, with obverse of vlasto 894 and reverse of vlasto 836. Vlasto unlisted, only example in acsearch.2 commentsLeo05/12/24 at 14:52Justin L1: Lovely!

Legion XII ANTIQVAE17.22 mm 3.45 gr.
Crawford 544/9; RSC I 40; Sear HCRI 363; Sydenham 1231

[2 obverse and reverse matches in Schaefer’s die study, 14/42.]2 commentsKen W205/12/24 at 14:52Justin L1: Beautiful coin!

Asia Minor, Phrygia, Hierapolis, Annia Faustina, TycheAnnia Faustina
Asia Minor, Phrygia, Hierapolis
Obv.: [ΑΝΝΙ]Α ΦΑΥϹΤ[ЄΙΝΑ ϹЄΒ], Diademed and draped bust of Annia Faustina to right /countermark
Rev.: ΙЄΡΑ[ΠΟΛЄΙΤΩΝ ΝЄΩΚΟΡ]Ω[/Ν], Tyche standing facing, head left, wearing kalathos, holding cornucopia containing infant Plutos and patera over lighted altar
AE, 9.55g, 26.39mm
Ref.: RPC VI online 5444
1 commentsshanxi05/12/24 at 08:08vindelicus: Very interesting coin!

Denar, RIC 3, p.093, 502a3 var. - Faustina II, Concordia seated (all round legend)Faustina II
AR-Denar, Rome, 160-163 CE
December, AD 160 – March, AD 161.
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVG P II AVG FIL, draped bust right (all round legend)
Rev.: CONCORDIA, Concordia seated left holding flower, resting elbow on cornucopia, which is by her chair; under chair globe.
Ag, 17 mm, 3.60 g
Ref.: RIC III 502a3 var, CRE 167 var.
1 commentsshanxi05/12/24 at 03:01CPK: Look at those flow lines! Great portrait, too.

Legion XII ANTIQVAE17.22 mm 3.45 gr.
Crawford 544/9; RSC I 40; Sear HCRI 363; Sydenham 1231

[2 obverse and reverse matches in Schaefer’s die study, 14/42.]2 commentsKen W205/11/24 at 21:11Jay GT4: Excellent for the type

Greek, Attica, Athens AR TetradrachmAthena “Owl” Tetradrachm

Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. Circa 454-404 BC. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, round earring with central boss, and pearl necklace / Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; Dewing 1591-8; SNG Copenhagen 31; HGC 4, 1597. 17.17g, 24mm, 9h.

Ex. Roma Numismatics E-Sale 118 Day 1 (Lot 257), April 8th, 2024. 1 commentsJustin L105/11/24 at 13:55Tracy Aiello: A gorgeous example. Congrats.

001h. BrutusMarcus Junius Brutus (also known as Quintus Servilius Caepio Brutus). The most famed assassin of Caesar. Brutus joined the Pompeian forces fighting against Caesar; after their defeat Caesar pardoned Brutus. Brutus then joined the forces fighting Octavian and Mark Antony. He was defeated at the battles of Philippi in October 42 BC and committed suicide.

Coin: Denarius. Spring/Summer 42 AD. Obv: LEIBERTAS, bare head of Libertas right. Rev: CAEPIO BRVTVS . PRO . COS, Lyre between a quiver and a laurel branch. Junia 34, Cr501/1, Syd 1287.1 commentslawrence c05/11/24 at 00:20Jay GT4: Wonderful

001o. OctaviaOctavia was the elder sister of Octavian and due to a political marriage, the fourth wife of Marc Antony. She married him in 40 BC. After his death, she raised not only her children by him, but also his children by Cleopatra VII. She was the great-grandmother of the Emperor Caligula and Empress Agrippina the Younger, maternal grandmother of the Emperor Claudius, and paternal great-grandmother and maternal great-great-grandmother of the Emperor Nero. She died in 11 BC.

Coin: Cistophorus. 39 BC. Obv: M ANTONINVS IMP COS DESIG ITER ET TERT, Jugate busts of Marc Antony, wreathed with ivy and berries, and Octavia, bare-headed. Rev: III VIR RPCII VIR R P C, cista mystica between two coiled serpents, Dionysos (Bacchus) standing left above, holding kantharos and thyrsos. SNG Cop. 408; SNG von Aulock 6555; Franke KZR 472; RSC 3; Sydenham 1198; RPC 2202.1 commentslawrence c05/11/24 at 00:19Jay GT4: Iconic type

Legion III18.87 mm 3.84 gr.
Crawford 544/15; RSC I 28; Sear HCRI 350; Sydenham 1217

[Obverse and reverse die match in Schaefer’s die study, 14/69. Struck with clashed dies. The clash is easily seen on the reverse in the incuse ANT AVG and dot border above. In hand the very tips of the aplustre can also be seen incuse.]3 commentsKen W205/11/24 at 00:19Jay GT4: Beutiful error and interesting coin!

Legion XIII17.36 mm 3.72 gr.
Crawford 544/27; RSC I 42; Sear HCRI 367; Sydenham 1232a

[Double striking or a die shift with slight rotation is seen in the R in VIR and somewhat in the preceding letters. The reverse displays brockage in which the intervening item apparently was a blank flan as there are no letters or devices (not even the dot border), in either relief or incuse, in the depression. Some might call that a partial indent error. There also appears to be another strike toward the lower left of the reverse, but I cannot identify a design or any letters. Perhaps a counter-stamp?]1 commentsKen W205/11/24 at 00:18Jay GT4: Intriguing strike

Legion III18.87 mm 3.84 gr.
Crawford 544/15; RSC I 28; Sear HCRI 350; Sydenham 1217

[Obverse and reverse die match in Schaefer’s die study, 14/69. Struck with clashed dies. The clash is easily seen on the reverse in the incuse ANT AVG and dot border above. In hand the very tips of the aplustre can also be seen incuse.]3 commentsKen W205/10/24 at 18:32T.MooT: Beautiful and interesting coin!

Legion III18.87 mm 3.84 gr.
Crawford 544/15; RSC I 28; Sear HCRI 350; Sydenham 1217

[Obverse and reverse die match in Schaefer’s die study, 14/69. Struck with clashed dies. The clash is easily seen on the reverse in the incuse ANT AVG and dot border above. In hand the very tips of the aplustre can also be seen incuse.]3 commentsKen W205/09/24 at 22:20CPK: Interesting error and a beautiful coin!

001f. CatoMarcus Porcius Cato, known as Cato Minor or Cato Uticensis was a senator and tribune, famed for his oratory. He was the major political foe of Julius Caesar, supporting Pompey and continuing his political opposition after Pompey's death. After a string of defeats by the republican forces, he committed suicide in April 46 BC.

Coin: AR Quinarius. 13mm, 1.79 g. 47-46 BC, mint at Utica. Obv: M • CATO • PRO • PR, (A and T ligatured), wreathed head of Liber right. Rev: VICTRIX, Victory seated right, holding patera. Cr462/2, Syd 1054, Porcia 11.1 commentslawrence c05/09/24 at 22:19CPK: Nice historic type

Denar, RIC 3, p.093, 502a6 (long legend) - Faustina II, Concordia seated BH2Faustina II
AR-Denarius
Obv.: : FAVSTINA AVG ANTONINI AVG PII FIL (all around), draped bust right (Beckmann hairstyle 2)
Rev.: CONCORDIA, Concordia seated left holding flower, resting elbow on cornucopia, which is by her chair; under chair globe.
Ag, 16.5 x 19.5mm, 3.4 g, 6h
Ref.: RIC III 502a6 (long legend variation), CRE 169 [R2]
1 commentsshanxi05/09/24 at 17:08CPK: Very nice portrait

Tiberius Laodicea ad Lycum, Phrygia
14-37 AD
AE18 (18mm, 5.54g)
O: Bare head of Tiberius right.
R: Zeus Laodicea standing left, holding eagle and staff; ΛAOΔIKEΩN downward to left, ΔIOΣKOYPIΔHΣ downward to right, [KOP] monogram far right.
RPC 2906; SNG Cop 547; Weber 7138
ex Forvm Auctions 2 commentsEnodia05/09/24 at 03:23Enodia: Lol. You're right, it was cheap. Smile

Mark Antony & Julius Caesar denariusObv: M. ANTON. IMP. R. P. C., (Marcus Antonius Imperator Rei Publicae Constituandae)
[Imperator for] the Restoration of the Government), bare head of Mark Antony right; lituus behind.
Rev: CAESAR DIC, (Caesar Dictator), bare head of Julius Caesar right; capis behind.
Ar denarius, 43 BC. (18 mm, 3.55 g, 10h). Military mint traveling with Antony in Cisalpine Gaul.
Crawford 488/2; CRI 123; Sydenham 1166; RSC 3.
Ex Savoca 98th Blue Auction, Lot 1092, (March 2021).3 commentsJayAg4705/09/24 at 03:02Jay GT4: Nice pick up. Better than the one I had.

ROMAN EMPIRE, Domitian, AE Quadrans, RIC II 250DOMITIAN, AD 81-96
AE Quadrans (17.62mm, 2.58g, 6h)
Struck AD 84/5. Rome mint
Obverse: African rhinoceros, head down, charging left
Reverse: IMP DOMIT AVG GERM around large S C
References: RIC II 250, RCV 2835

A choice specimen, perfectly centered and well-struck from artistic dies.8 commentsCPK05/09/24 at 01:30Justin L1: Love this coin!

Constantine I AE follis. (322 AD)CONSTAN-TINVS AVG, helmeted, cuirassed bust right.
BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS, Altar inscribed VO-TIS-XX. Mintmark STR dot.
20.6mm; 3.16g; 6h
RIC.VII.Trier.341,S
1 commentsT.MooT05/09/24 at 01:12CPK: Beautifully detailed portrait!

Mark Antony & Julius Caesar denariusObv: M. ANTON. IMP. R. P. C., (Marcus Antonius Imperator Rei Publicae Constituandae)
[Imperator for] the Restoration of the Government), bare head of Mark Antony right; lituus behind.
Rev: CAESAR DIC, (Caesar Dictator), bare head of Julius Caesar right; capis behind.
Ar denarius, 43 BC. (18 mm, 3.55 g, 10h). Military mint traveling with Antony in Cisalpine Gaul.
Crawford 488/2; CRI 123; Sydenham 1166; RSC 3.
Ex Savoca 98th Blue Auction, Lot 1092, (March 2021).3 commentsJayAg4705/08/24 at 17:10CPK: Two for one! Nice historic coin type.

RPC 2594 DomitianÆ Obol, 5.00g
Alexandria mint, 90-91 AD
Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΔΟΜΙΤ ϹΕΒ ΓΕΡΜ; Head of Domitian, laureate, r.
Rev: LΙ; Uraeus, l.
RPC 2594 (3 spec.). Emmett 329.10. Dattari-Savio 625.
Ex Naville Auction 88, 7 April 2024, lot 237.

This rare obol struck in regnal year 10 features the Uraeus ('rearing cobra') on the reverse. The Uraeus was the Egyptian symbol of royalty, divinity, and sovereignty. It depicts the old Egyptian serpent goddess Wadjet and was traditionally worn by the Pharaohs as a head ornament. Regnal year 10 was the year Domitian overhauled the Alexandrian mint, increasing both the quality of the coins and quantity of the reverse types. The reverse designs employed were a mixture of ethnic Greek and Egyptian themes.

Only three specimens of this variety in the RPC 'core' collections.2 commentsDavid Atherton05/08/24 at 11:46Dirk J: Congratulations ! Very interesting revers. You thi...

RPC 2640 DomitianÆ Diobol, 7.60g
Alexandria mint, 91-92 AD
Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΔΟΜΙΤ ϹƐΒ ΓƐΡΜ; Head of Domitian, wreathed with corn, r.
Rev: LΙΑ; Hermes standing, l., with corn-ears and caduceus
RPC 2640 (1 spec.). Emmett -. Dattari-Savio 6745.
Ex Naville Auction 88, 7 April 2024, lot 240.

An extremely rare diobol featuring Hermes on the reverse, fleetingly struck in regnal year 11 (91-92 AD). The Greeks equated the Egyptian god Thoth with Hermes. Like Thoth, Hermes was often a guide, a messenger, and an espouser of wit and learning. The wreath of corn ears Domitian is wearing on the obverse, along with the corn ears and caduceus Hermes is holding on the reverse, symbolise a profitable and stable grain supply. Missing from most major collections, only six specimens are recorded in the RPC online database.5 commentsDavid Atherton05/07/24 at 23:36Virgil H: Incredible portrait

Syria, Gadara AE (Tiberius/Caduceus, RPC I 4814) v.1SYRIA, GADARA
Time of Tiberius
AE (11.40mm,1.88g, 12h)
Struck AD 28/9
Obverse: ΤΙΒΕΡΙω, bare head of Tiberius right
Reverse: LЧ-B (date) to left and right of caduceus
References: RPC Online, Vol. I, No. 4814.6 (this coin)
This coin illustrated on wildwinds.com

Very rare. Excellent condition for the type. Gadara was a city located just southeast of the Sea of Galilee, and is perhaps best-known for its mention in the gospel of Mark as the region where Jesus healed the demoniac Legion and allowed the demons into a herd of swine. (5:1-20)1 commentsCPK05/07/24 at 23:34Virgil H: Nice coins and great info on Gadara

RIC 1187 Vespasian (2)Æ Dupondius, 11.47g
Lyon mint, 72 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG COS IIII; Head of Vespasian, radiate, r.; globe at point of bust
Rev: FORTVNAE REDVCI; S C in field; Fortuna stg. l., with branch and rudder on globe and cornucopiae
RIC 1187 (C). BMC 815. BNC 815.
Ex Taters Relics, eBay, 4 April 2024.

Struck in 72, this Fortuna 'home-bringer' type commemorates Vespasian and Titus's safe return to Rome after the Jewish War. She is depicted here with her rudder competently steering the fate of the world. The cornucopiae she holds symbolises prosperity. A fairly common variety of the type from Lugdunum.2 commentsDavid Atherton05/07/24 at 23:02CPK: A good solid example.

N267Roman Provincial Coin. AR Hemidrachm of Vespasian. Caesarea-Eusebia Mint. AD 69-79. OBV: Laureate head of Vespasian right / ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΟΥΕϹΠΑϹΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒΑ. REV: Nike advancing right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. RPC II 1659; Metcalf Conspectus 17, Ganschow 71.

Roma Numismatics E-Sale 61 (22 August 2019), Lot 487
Roma Numismatics E-Sale 115 (21 December 2023), Lot 607
Roma Numismatics E-Sale 119 (24 April 2024), Lot 11091 commentsSebastian H205/07/24 at 04:15David Atherton: Nice for the type!

ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Antioch - Philip I (Brockage)Province, City - Reign: Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Antioch - Philip I
Denomination: AR Tetradrachm
Size: 25.00 mm x 25.00 mm
Weight: 11.41 g
Obverse:
ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΙΟΥΛΙ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟϹ ϹΕΒ
Radiate and cuirassed bust of Philip I left, seen from front, with gorgoneion on cuirass
Reverse:
Brockage error, incuse of obverse
References:
Unpublished
1 commentsmonolith05/07/24 at 03:47Jay GT4: Great brockage

Athena “Owl” TetradrachmAttica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. Circa 454-404 BC. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, round earring with central boss, and pearl necklace / Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; Dewing 1591-8; SNG Copenhagen 31; HGC 4, 1597. 17.17g, 24mm, 9h.

Ex. Roma Numismatics E-Sale 118 Day 1 (Lot 257), April 8th, 2024.
1 commentsJustin L105/06/24 at 14:03CPK: Wow, now that is a beauty! Love the toning!

Constantine VII, AE Follis.Obv: CONST bASIL ROM, crowned bust of Constantine facing, with short beard and wearing vertical loros, holding akakia and cross on globe
Rev: CONST / EN QEO BA / SILEVS R / OMEON, legend in four lines.
Mint: Constantinople
Date: 944-959
25mm, 8.87g
SB 1761, DOC 26.

ex cng e-auction 540; lot 1020 14.6.23

SB 1761, DOC 26.1 commentswileyc05/06/24 at 12:56Justin L1: Love this!

Septimius Severus Denarius (Neptune, RIC IV 228) v.1SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS, AD 193-211
AR Denarius (19.71mm, 3.70g, 12h)
Struck AD 209. Rome mint
Obverse: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head of Septimius Severus right
Reverse: P M TR P XVII COS III P P, Neptune standing left, foot on rock, right hand resting on upper leg, left hand holding long trident
References: RIC IV 228, RCV 6346

A beautiful specimen, choice EF with lustrous fields, perfectly centered on a large and heavy flan.
From the Mark Salton Collection (1914-2005)6 commentsCPK05/06/24 at 08:36David Atherton: Utterly fantastic! Great provenance too.

bE7. RSC 13. DIANA LVCIFERAPlautilla. Augusta, AD 202-205. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.61 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Caracalla, AD 202-203.
PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA Draped bust right
DIANA LVCIFERA Diana Lucifera standing left, holding torch in both hands. RIC IV 366 (Caracalla); RSC 13. 8 commentsLordBest05/06/24 at 08:30David Atherton: Superb grail!

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