akeady Posted November 5, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 5, 2022 (edited) First ancient gold... This solidus. Ruler: Constans II (Augustus) Coin: Gold Solidus DN CONSTANTINUS PP AVG - Crowned facing bust with long beard, holding globus cruciger VICTORIA AVGU H - Cross potent on three steps Exergue: CONOB Mint: Constantinople (652 - 654) Wt./Size/Axis: 4.40g / 20mm / - References: Sear 956 Acquisition: Baldwins London Coin Fair 9-Jun-2007 Next - a solidus Edited November 5, 2022 by akeady 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted November 5, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted November 5, 2022 Eastern Roman Empire, Arcadius (son of Theodosius I and older brother of Honorius), 383-408 AD, AV Solidus 397-402 AD, Constantinople Mint (9th Officina). Obv. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters right, holding spear over right shoulder and shield on left arm bearing image of horseman right; D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG / Rev. Helmeted Constantinopolis seated facing on throne, head right, with right knee bare and right foot resting on prow, holding long scepter with right hand and, on left hand, Victory with wreath standing on globe; CONCORDI-A AVGG Θ [Theta, for 9th Officina]; in exergue, CONOB [for Constantinople Mint]. RIC X 7 at. p. 240 (1994); Depeyrot II Constantinople 55/1 Arcadius at p. 246 (55th emission for city since AD 337) (30 examples of type from 9th Officina; 285 overall) [Depeyrot, George, Les Monnaies d'Or de Constantin II à Zenon (337-491) (Wetteren 1996)]; Dumberton Oaks Catalogue, Late Roman 207-217 (217 = 9th Officina) and Plate 8 [P. Griessen. & M. Mays, Catalogue of Late Roman Coins in the Dumbarton Oaks Collection, etc. (1992)]; Sear RCV V 20706 (ill. p. 431) (1994). 20 mm., 4.44 g. Purchased from Dr. Busso Peus Nachf., Frankfurt, Germany, 1 April 2021. Ex. Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag Auktion 33 Lot 36 (23.11. 2020); ex. Auktion 116 München Münzhandlung Karl Kreß [Kress](Otto Helbing Nachfolger), Lot 729 (28.10.1960). Next, another ancient Roman coin with a provenance back to at least 1960. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted November 5, 2022 · Patron Share Posted November 5, 2022 Faustina I, AD 138-140. Roman Æ as or dupondius, 13.77 g, 28.1 mm, 11 h. Rome, AD 140. Obv: DIVA AVGVSTA-FAVSTINA, veiled bust, right. Rev: S C, crescent and seven stars. Refs: RIC 1199b; BMC 1478; Cohen 276; Strack 1249; RCV --. Notes: Ex Walter Neussel, Peus E-Auction 420, lot 5290, 18 Nov 2017, acquired October 1959, Maison Platt, Paris. Researching its provenance online led me to the Busso Peus sale of the Walter Neussel collection back in 2017. Neussel purchased it in 1959. Here's the Peus auction listing: Next: Another provenance to before 1960. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted November 5, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 5, 2022 (edited) Faustina II Egypt, Alexandria. Tetradrachm circa 149-150 (year 13) Obv.: Draped bust r. Rev.: Athena standing, facing, head, l., holding Nike and long spear; beside, shield; in field, LI-Γ. Ref.: RPC IV.4 13655-8 (this coin), Dattari-Savio Pl. 170, 9080 (this coin). Billon, 21.90 mm, 13.80 g.From the Dattari collection. Next: Dattari collection Edited November 5, 2022 by shanxi 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulla80 Posted November 5, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 5, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, shanxi said: Next: Dattari collection Here is a coin that did not come with provenance - I looked it up in Dattari-Savio yesterday, and was pleased to find my coin as 10561: Next: provenance restored Edited November 5, 2022 by Sulla80 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted November 5, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted November 5, 2022 8 hours ago, Sulla80 said: Next: provenance restored If by that you mean a provenance that had been lost and was found again, then this coin would qualify. The 1938 provenance -- which had been lost by 2017 when the coin was sold by Triskeles -- was discovered in 2021 by Arete Coins, the dealer from whom I made the purchase, with the aid of the Ex-Numis company. I established the 1910 provenance myself, with the help of several fellow-collectors, most notably Mike Braunlin through his association with the John Miller Burnam Classics Library at the U. of Cincinnati. (Since the description of the coin and explanation of the provenance are rather lengthy, I'll put the "next" prompt first: another coin for which you discovered the provenance, in whole or in part.) Vespasian AV Aureus, 75 AD (Cos VI), Rome Mint. Obv. Laureate head right, IMP CAESAR - VESPASIANVS AVG [counter-clockwise from 5:00] / Rev. Victory holding palm branch in left hand and wreath in outstretched right hand, standing left on cista mystica flanked by two coiled serpents with heads pointing upwards*, PON MAX - TR P COS VI [clockwise from 8:00]. Two small edge dents/cuts on obverse at 3:00 and 6:00 (possibly from old jewelry mount). 19 mm., 7.22 g. RIC II-1 Vespasian 775 (2007 ed.), old RIC II Vespasian 82 (1926 ed.), BMCRE 168, Cohen 370, Sear RCV I 2254 (ill. p. 431). Purchased from Arete Coins, Seattle, WA, Dec. 2021; ex. Triskeles Auctions Sale 21, Lot 392, 29 Sep. 2017; ex. Ars Classica XVIII (“COLLECTION TRÈS IMPORTANTE MONNAIES ROMAINES FORMÊE PAR UN DIPLOMATE ÉTRANGER DEPUIS LONGTEMPS DÉCÉDÉ” [Collection of Vicomte de Sartiges]), Lot 144 [ill. Pl. 6], 10 Oct. 1938, l'Hôtel Schweizerhof, Lucerne, Switzerland (Experts Dr. Jacob Hirsch & M. Lucien Naville);** ex. Collection of Louis, Vicomte de Sartiges (1859-1924), published in Sartiges, Vicomte de, “Collection du vicomte de Sartiges. Séries grecque et romaine, en 1910, ainsi que les acquisitions depuis cette date”(Paris, D.A. Longuet; Plates I-XLIII published 1910; undated supplement contains five additional plates), Pl. XXVI, No. 105 [this coin, acquired before 1910]. *** *See Sear RCV I at p. 431: “The reverse type is inspired by the triumviral cistophoric coinage of Provincial Asia” (citing Sear RCV I 1512-1513, issued by Mark Antony). See also similar reverse on silver quinarius issued by Octavian, RIC I 276, Sear RCV I 1568. **The Ars Classica 1938 catalogue (I was able to find and buy a copy of it for myself, in addition to the copy available online) with photo and description of this coin, sold as Lot 144: ***See Provenance Glossary, p. 14, Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 91 Catalogue, 23 May 2016, Zurich, Switzerland: This coin as illustrated & described in the 1910 catalogue of the de Sartiges Collection, Pl. XXVI, No. 105: 12 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted November 5, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted November 5, 2022 With some help from coin friends I got the plate from the auction of this coin and a forget provenance EUBOIA. Histiaia. 3rd-2nd centuries BC. Tetrobol (Silver, 15 mm, 2.06 g, 9 h). Vine-wreathed head of nymph Histiaia to right, wearing pendant earring and necklace. Rev. IΣTIAIE-ΩN Nymph seated to right on stern of galley, holding stylis in her left hand and resting her right on the deck; on the side of the stern, wing; below to left, monogram, labrys. ANS 1944.100.24022. BCD Euboia -. Lovely style; well-struck and rather uncommon. Minor die break on reverse, otherwise, very fine.From the Vineyard Collection, ex Hirsch, March 2002 ,219 (part of lot). Ex: Nomos Obols next: nymph or nymphs 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted November 5, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 5, 2022 This is a coin you might remember, @Ryro. We both participated in the same auction (without knowing) and we got an example of this coin each. If I remember correctly, yours had a better centering. 9 mm, 1,26 g IONIA. Phokaia. Circa 521-478 BC. Diobol. Head of a nymph to left, wearing a sakkos adorned with a central band and circular earring. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Rosen 596-597 var. SNG von Aulock 1813-1815 Next - a coin with centering issues, but attribution is still possible without doubts. 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted November 5, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted November 5, 2022 (edited) I love this category! You wanna talk CENTERING ISSUES!? Here's what is supposed to look like: And here's what it actually looks like: Next: pretty boy Apollo Edited November 5, 2022 by Ryro 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientOne Posted November 5, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 5, 2022 Apollo the pretty boy. Next: Poppies will make you sleep... 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted November 5, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 5, 2022 Antoninus Pius (138-161) AR denarius Rome, 141-143 ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III - laureate head right Rev: ANNONA AVG, modius with four grain ears and a poppy. RIC 62 2,56 g, 18 mm Next - modius 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted November 6, 2022 · Patron Share Posted November 6, 2022 Not the nicest modius quadrans, but it'll do. Claudius, AD 41-54. Roman Æ quadrans, 3.95 gm; 15.1 mm. Rome mint, AD 41. Obv: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG, modius. Rev: PON M TR P IMP COS DES IT around large SC. Refs: BMCRE 179; RIC 84; Cohen 70; RCV 1863. Next: quadrans. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulla80 Posted November 6, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 6, 2022 34 minutes ago, Roman Collector said: Next: quadrans. 2 of the same type as @Roman Collector and one Claudius (41-54), Quadrans 42, Rome mint Obv: hand holding scales to left, PNR between scales TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG Rev: PON M TR P IMP P P COS III around SC Next: another 1st century AD coin 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted November 6, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted November 6, 2022 (edited) "another 1st century AD coin" Domitian. Æ Quadrans Rome mint AD 81-96 Struck AD 90-91 Diameter: 18 mm Weight: 2.11 grams Obverse: Laureate and draped bust of Apollo right; laurel branch before Reverse: Raven standing right on laurel branch Reference: RIC II 715 Other: 6h … brown surfaces, minor roughness Ex-stevex6 NEXT => a raven, or a crow ... ummm, after 4 hours, I'll accept an eagle as well Edited November 6, 2022 by Steve 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted November 6, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 6, 2022 6 hours ago, Steve said: NEXT => a raven Freiburg im Breisgau AR Brakteat Stebler or Hälbling = 1/2 Rappen AD 1387 Obv.: Head of raven left, crescent? to left Rev.: - AR, 0.162g, 16mm (max) Ref.: Freiburger Münzen und Medaillen No. 10, Jubiläumsschrift des Freiburger Münzsammelvereins 1997, No. 18 Next: central europe medieval coin 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted November 6, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 6, 2022 Jaime II Aragon 1291-1327 Dinero (Billon) Approx 18mm diameter - 1.17gr Obverse - Crowned portrait facing left..Legend around ARA - GON Reverse - Double cross..Legend around IACOBUS REX Mint Jaca...Cru-364 Next....More medieval europe 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayAg47 Posted November 6, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 6, 2022 Hand Heller City of Schwäbisch Hall 1350s 0.55g Next- ominous looking coin. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted November 6, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted November 6, 2022 next: rare 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted November 6, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 6, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ryro said: next: rare Marcus Antonius Gordianus III, Antoninianus of the Roman Imperial Period 239/240 AD, Material: Silver, Diameter: 21mm, Weight: 4.47g, Mint: Antiochia ad Orontem, Reference: RIC IV Gordian III 172, Obverse: Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right. The Inscription reads: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG for Imperator Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus, Reverse: Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand. The Inscription reads: P M TR P II COS P P for Pontifex Maximus Tribunicia Potestate Secunda Consul Pater Patriae (High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation). Gordianus III from Antiochia - little bit rare. Gordianus and Antiochia and Bust to left. Extremely rare. Next: a coin from Antiochia ad Orontes please... Edited November 6, 2022 by Prieure de Sion 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted November 6, 2022 · Patron Share Posted November 6, 2022 Trajan, AD 98-117. Roman Provincial Æ 29 mm, 15.86 g, 12 h. Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Antioch, late AD 115 - early AD 116. Obv: ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙϹ ΝΕΡ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟϹ ΑΡΙϹΤ ϹΕΒ ΓΕΡΜ ΔΑΚ, laureate head, right. Countermark: laurel branch in incuse rectangle, Howgego 378 (69 sp.). Rev: S·C in laurel wreath; Є below. Refs: RPC III 3616; cf. BMC 20, p. 185, 286 (with same countermark); Wruck 196; McAlee 489(e). Next: Countermark. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted November 6, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 6, 2022 I'll post a countermark from the same city Syria, Seleucis and Pieria. Antiochia ad Orontem. Otho. A.D. 69. Æ 14.97gr IMP M OTHO CAE(S) AVG (clockwise), laureate head of Otho, r. / S C, inscription in a laurel wreath of eight leaves. Countermarked - Howgego 245 - Athena facing right with shield and spear RPC I 4318, BMC 207, 209–11, McAlee 321c Next - another Antioch coin 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted November 6, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 6, 2022 5 minutes ago, ambr0zie said: Next - another Antioch coin Gordian III, Antoninianus - Antioch mint, 2nd emission, AD 242-244 IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III seen from behind SAECVLI FELICITAS, Gordianus standing right in military attire, holding globe and transverse spear 3,43 gr Ref : Cohen # 319, RIC # 216, RCV # 8659, Michaux #610 Next : follow up with Gordian (any of them) Q 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted November 6, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 6, 2022 42 minutes ago, Qcumbor said: Next : follow up with Gordian (any of them) Marcus Antonius Gordianus III Antoninianus of the Roman Imperial Period 240 AD Material: Silver Diameter: 22mm Weight: 5.06g Mint: Rome Reference: RIC IV Gordian III 34 Obverse: Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right. Inscription: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG for Imperator Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus. Reverse: Personification of the Aequitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding scales in extended right hand and corncuopiae in left hand. Inscription: AEQVITAS AVG for Aequitas Augusti (Equity of the emperor). Next: a coin of his wife please… 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted November 7, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted November 7, 2022 Gordian III with wife Tranquillina, AE 26 mm., 241-244 AD, Thracia, Anchialus [Pomorie, Bulgaria]. Obv. Confronted busts of Gordian III right, laureate, draped and cuirassed, and Tranquillina left, draped and wearing stephane; ΑVT Κ M ANT / ΓOPΔIANOC AVΓ clockwise around; CEB TPAN // KVΛΛINA in exergue; border of dots/ Rev. Apollo standing left, holding patera in right hand; left arm resting on column; ΟΥΛΠΙΑΝωΝ / ΑΓXΙΑΛEωΝ clockwise around; border of dots. RPC Online VII.2 48961; Moushmov 2939 [H. Moushmov, Ancient Coins of the Balkan Peninsula (1912)], Varbanov II 668 [Ivan Varbanov, Greek Imperial Coins And Their Values, Vol. II, Thrace (from Abdera to Pautalia) (English Edition) (Bourgas, Bulgaria 2005)], AMNG II 656 [F. Münzer & M. Strack, Die antiken Münzen von Thrakien, Die antiken Münzen Nord-Griechenlands Vol. II (Berlin, 1912)]. 26 mm., 11.91 g. Next, another Roman Provincial from Thrace or Moesia with confronted busts on the obverse. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted November 7, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 7, 2022 Gordianus III with Tranquillina Moesia Inferior, Markianopolis AD 238-244 Obv.: AVT K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC AVΓ CE TPANKIΛΛEINA, Confronted draped busts of Gordian III and Tranquillina. Rev.: YΠ TEPTYΛΛIANOY MAPKIANOΠIΛITΩN, Temple with cult statue of Tyche; E in left field. AE, 11.75g, 26.6mm Ref.: Varbanov 2059 Next: more Roman Provincial coins with confronted busts 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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