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Hippocamp again 

20 mm, 8,09 g.
Sicily, Syracuse. Æ hemilitron. 400-390 BC.
Head of Athena l., wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with wreath / Hippocamp l.
CNS II, 41; SNG ANS 434-46; HGC 2, 1456.

As a fan of very small coins (mostly silver), I simply had to buy this one 

7 mm, 0,63 g.
Troas, Gargara. Ӕ. Circa 400-300 BC.
Laureate head of Apollo right / ΓAΡ above horse galloping right.
SNG v. Aulock 1511; SNG Ashmolean 1136.

Even if the Albinus Bruti F denarius looks worse in hand, I still find it a great coin, with personality, a bold portrait, so overall - a good addition. 

I also bought recently a type symilar to @Qcumbor's but not the same condition. I still find it decent. I am still considering cleaning the horn silver or not (it's not a fourree even if the pic gives this illusion - the color is plain silver, not yellowish and it appears to have been cleaned by a brute, probably thinking he's Brutus). 

Tripod

17,1 mm, 2,7 g.
Marcus Aurelius 161-180 AD. AR denarius. Rome. 170-171.
IMP M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXV, laureate head right / VOTA SVSCEP DECENN II COS III, Marcus Aurelius, veiled, standing l., sacrificing at a tripod.
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 251.

I did not have the chance to buy a coin directly from a member, but a while ago, Ryro informed me that one of his coins is up for sale in an auction. I liked the coin and the pedigree was a plus 

18 mm, 3,28 g.
Titus, as Caesar. AR denarius. Rome. 76 AD.
T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN, head of Titus, laureate, right / COS V, Eagle with wings spread, standing front on cippus, head left.
RSC 59a; RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 861.

Next - Titus

I only have 1 coin with Dionysus himself (a Nagidos obol that was recently shown) but here is the Roman counterpart, Bacchus  - whose image was joined with Liber Pater in  Roman mythology. 

19 mm, 3,51 g. Q. Titius. AR denarius. Rome. 90 BC.
Head of young Bacchus right (or Liber), wearing ivy wreath / Pegasus prancing right, Q•TITI in frame below, linear border. Crawford 341/2; RBW 1275; RSC Titia 2.

17 mm, 3,36 g.
M. Volteius M. f. AR denarius. Rome. 75 BC.
Head of Bacchus (or Liber) right, wearing ivy wreath / Ceres driving biga of snakes right, holding torch in each hand; dolphin behind.
Crawford 385/3; Sydenham 776; Volteia 3.

15,5 mm, 2,91 g.
Septimius Severus 193-211 AD. AR denarius. Rome. 197 AD.
[L SEPT SEV PERT] AVG IMP VIIII, laureate head r. / LIBERO - PATRI, Liber (or Bacchus) standing front, head l., r. hand on head, holding thyrsus in l. hand at feet l., leopard (or panther).
RIC 99; RSC 304; BMCRE 222 (Wars of the Succession).

The latest coin without a write-up is a RR denarius - a type I wanted. Not the best condition but a decent price and I like this coin. It is not a fourree although the pic creates this illusion - it's horn silver, but I am stil reluctant about cleaning it as my previous attempts have mixed results on several coins. 

20,4 mm, 3,71 g.
Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus 48 BC. AR denarius. Rome.
Pietas, head of Pietas, r / [AL]BINVS BRVTI F, two clasping hands holding caduceus.
BMC 3964; Syd. 942; RRC 450/2; RSC Postumia-Procilia 10.
Decimus Junius Brutus, who was later to become one of the assassins of Julius Caesar, was adopted by A. Postumius Albinus and he joined to his own name that of his adopted father. This moneyer served under Caesar during the Gallic Wars and was later made governor of Transalpine Gaul. Additionally, he was made Caesar's heir should Octavius reject the inheritance. Despite the favor Caesar showed him, he was amongst the conspirators in his assassination (he should not be confused with M. Junius Brutus, however, who was one of the principals of the conspiracy). The types chosen for this coin advertise Caesar's leniency in dealing with those Romans who had opposed him, Pietas personifying devotion and love of country, and the clasped hands an obvious symbol of reconciliation. The winged caduceus is most associated as the attribute of the personification of Felicitas, and here represents the beneficial outcome of Caesar's clemency.

This is an area where my collection still needs developing. 

Valens - a very special coin for me because this was the first ancient coin I ever had in my hand:

Gratian:

Honorius:

Arcadius:

Aelia Flaccilla:

I see this - radiate/Indian head. 

35 minutes ago, maridvnvm said:

My eyes went to a Byzantine Trachea. It is probably better to have said nothing. 

You could be right also. On the obverse (picture 2) I see a radiate head left - but this could be an optical illusion. 

I am not sure about this one, but the first thing I had in mind is a barbarous radiate, 3rd century. 

I think your 2nd pic is the obverse - radiate head left. 

The reverse - I don't understand what it should be, as my brain refuses to see anything else than a person using a watering pot (and I am pretty sure this is not it) 

Something like this (for the obverse)

@CPK - first, I did not take it personally (as we're on the Internet) but do you feel this attitude is OK? I know you for some years on these boards and I can bet you wouldn't act that way. 

1. posting 5 coins where the preliminary assumptions were far from the truth 

2. I (and another member) provide correct attributions

3. no reply, except the part with the disapointment after a few days. 

For me the solution is clear - I will only help in attributions when a member proves to be polite. I am sorry $5 coins are not $500 coins but this is life. 

The discussion between @seth77 and me was related to different scenarios. 

You deserved it. I am being constantly approached by various people from Facebook groups to identify coins. Many write in foreign languages I don't speak, but hey, it's not a secret that we, as regular members on those groups, are paid for identifying coins, translating is not such an effort. So next time be kind and tell them what they want to hear. 

So I simply block them. But if I am an in a good, civic mood and I feel the need to earn my salary from the groups, I identify all their coins as Julius Caesar, aureus, very rare. 

I bought this as I thought it was a legend error (this would have been pretty interesting for an Alexandrian 1st century) but this is most likely a die clash, the result being a doubled first letter on Poppaea's name. 

26 mm, 11,13 g.
Egypt, Alexandria. Nero 54-68 AD. Billon tetradrachm. 63-64 or 64-65 AD.
NEPΩ KΛAV KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP AV, radiate head right / ΠΠOΠΠAIA (sic!) Σ[EBAΣTH], draped bust right; [LI or LIA] (date) in right field.
For RY 10, cf. RPC I 5275 and Dattari (Savio) 196; for RY 11, cf. RPC I 5280 and Dattari (Savio); Emmett 128.

Next - another error; if 6 hours pass  - a coin of Nero. 

43 minutes ago, expat said:

Zeus seated left on throne,

17 mm, 3,75 g.
Alexander III, posthumous. Philip III Arrhidaios - struck under Menander or Kleitos. Magnesia ad Maeandrum. AR drachm. 323-319 BC.
Head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin headdress / AΛEXANΔΡOY to right of Zeus seated left, right leg drawn back, holding eagle and sceptre. bee left in left field, spear-head in outer right field.
Price 1937-1938; Mueller 322-323; SNG Cop. 952.

3 hours ago, Ryro said:

know some of these have clear Gorgons but I wonder if this isn't Helios? Also, next to the astragalos is this an unknown symbol, just a die break or something else?

PISIDIA, Selge. Circa 250-190 BC. AR Obol (9.68mm, 0.87 g, 1h). Facing gorgoneion / Helmeted head of Athena right; astragalos to left, unknown symbol, possible die break. SNG BN 1948–54 var. (symbol); SNG Ashmolean 1546–50. Purchased from "Young Collectors 2" Astarte March 2024

I see why you wonder if it's not Helios as this representation of a gorgon is atypical and not what we expect, but it seems it is, indeed, a gorgon, as this is how they depicted gorgons in Selge for these types.  (if it's not Cleopatra, I am pretty sure it is in fact)   (note for other members - I am not insane, this is an inside joke) 

This idea is old - quoting the BMC (catalogue entries - BMC Pisidia, Selge 29-31) : "This head is regarded by Waddington (Rev. Num., 1853, p. 47) as that of Apollo or Helios. But it is more in accordance with the continuity of the series to call it the head of Medusa. "

For the second question, yes, there is something near the astragalos - most likely a monogram. Another catalogue entry for your coin - SNG von Aulock 5280 

Check this and you'll understand better - https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?term=5280+selge&category=1-2&lot=&date_from=&date_to=&thesaurus=1&images=1&en=1&de=1&fr=1&it=1&es=1&ot=1&currency=usd&order=1

2 hours ago, Ryro said:

Greece, Asia Minor, Cilicia, Tarsos, Obol, (12MM, 0.57 gr)

Obverse: bust of facing Herakles 

Reverse: eagle standing left, on the head of a deer with large antlers

Obverse has two cuts and is off-centered. Toned. Good VF. Purchased from "Young Collectors 2" Astarte March 2024

This coin is absolutely fantastic. Herakles is wearing the lion skin (I do not remember seeing a facing Herakles too often especially on fractions!) and the reverse is simply superb. The almost perfect centering AND the excellent condition make it a fantastic addition. 

The catalogue references -  SNG Levante 229, SNG von Aulock 5424, SNG France 2473. 

I love Greek silver fractions. I remember I bought my first ones in December 2020 from an auction. They were correctly attributed and the size and weight were mentioned, so I knew what to expect, but it was still shocking (in a good way) to see what level of detail and artistry they offer. 

I kinda prefer even smaller denomination, but if you prefer obols, here are my favorites

7 mm, 0.65 g.
Korkyra, Korkyra. AR Obol. Circa 525-490 BC.
Scallop shell / Floral-stellate pattern within incuse square.
SNG Copenhagen 149; HGC 6, 57.

7 mm, 0,52 g.
Troas, Tenedos circa 480-450 BC. AR obol.
Janiform head of female, facing left, and bearded male (Philonome and Tenes), facing right / Labrys (double axe) within shallow incuse; T-E across fields.
SNG München 340; SNG Copenhagen 509; HGC 6, 387; SNG von Aulock 7666.

10 mm, 0,88 g.
Pisidia, Selge. AR obol (or trihemiobol). Circa 350-300 BC.
Facing gorgoneion with protruding tongue / Head of Athena to left, wearing crested Attic helmet; behind, astragalos.
SNG France 1928; SNG von Aulock 5281.

Archaic style and a scarce variety with Athena portrait left. Possibly pre-dating the usual date of 350-300 BC typically assigned to this type.

9 mm, 0,55 g.
Cilicia, Kelenderis. AR obol. Circa 425-400 BC. Horse prancing right within beaded circle / ΚΕ, Goat kneeling right, head turned to look back.
Göktürk 9; Cf. SNG BN 116-7 (obol, goat left); Cf. SNG Levante 29 (obol, goat left).

11 mm, 0,56 g.
Cilicia, Nagidos. AR obol. Circa 400-380 BC. Head of Aphrodite facing slightly right; [N] to left / Wreathed head of young Dionysos facing slightly left; [N] to left. Göktürk 2; SNG France –; SNG Levante 6.

Here is a medieval obol:

15 mm, 0,95 g.
Moldova. Alexandru cel Bun 1400-1432. Ӕ obol.
Auroch head, left rosette, right crescent, between horns star / Split coat of arms, horizontal bars on the left, lilies on the right, ᴙ in left.
MBR (as half groats) 418 (type V).

I can't find it (slim chance being that old) but as a last resort they have it for sale:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/230853019519

Great thread. 

I have (very) recently lost a P. Licinius Nerva denarius with voting scene (292/1). That was a bad decision. 

The only relevant coin I have is:

21 mm, 4,05 g.
Q. Cassius Longinus. AR denarius. Rome. 55 BC.
Q CASSIVS VEST, veiled head of Vesta right / Curule chair within circular temple of Vesta between urn and vota tablet inscribed AC.
RSC Cassia 9; BMC 3871; Syd. 917; Craw. 428/1.

Eagle

11 mm, 1,19 g.
Aeolis, Kyme. Ӕ. Circa 350-320 BC.
Eagle standing right / K-Y to left and right of cup with one handle.
BMC 16-20; SNG von Aulock 1625.

This requirement is more difficult than it seems. I think my only coin that fulfills it (and has a generous safety space outside the border) is also a Maximinus Thrax denarius. He probably informed the mint that if the coins are not perfectly struck, he will personally discuss with the workers so they complied in the best possible way. 

Here is one that ... shows a few borders, more than expected 

20,2 mm, 2,9 g.
Julia Domna. Augusta 193-211. AR denarius. Rome. 193-196. IVLIA DOMNA AVG, bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, draped, right / VENERI VICTR, Venus, with drapery falling below hips, standing with back turned, head right, holding apple in extended right hand and palm sloped to the left in left hand, resting left elbow on column.
RIC IV Septimius Severus 536 (denarius); RSC 194.

Next - serious error on a coin. Bad legend error, double strike etc. 

You're welcome, glad to help anytime. 

Both coins you bought are great, CPK. Lively, artistic Flavian portraits. I will not ask how much you paid but I totally echo what Qcumbor said - in a short time you will forget the sum you paid and you will be happy with a strong coin in your collection. 

I admit I usually follow a different path - condition is a secondary factor for me. And yes, I can cherish a coin even if it's worn but sometimes I (slightly) regret some coins I bought, being happy, for the moment, that I save some money and then I realize that I should have bought one good coin instead of 5 very modest ones. 

Currently I am quite annoyed on myself for buying a coin from a less-known emperor and my initial research was that it's an extremely rare coin. The condition is .... well, horrible. I still thought it was a very good deal (not a cheap one) until I noticed that the coin type is common and for that sum I could have bought a decent example. So in my case - wasted money. In your case - certainly not. 

Dolphin

12 mm, 0,77 g.
Moesia, Istrus. AR obol or trihemiobol. 280-256/255 BC.
Facing male heads, the left one inverted / IΣTΡIH, Sea-eagle left on dolphin, ΔI beneath dolphin.
Dima, Tabelul III, Grupa IV, Subgrupa VII, II – Pl XXI, 10.