Spaniard Posted January 11, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 11, 2023 20 hours...Really nice theme.. Wish I had something more exciting to show.... Lucilla Denarius...165-169 AD Rome 2.64g...18mm Obverse- LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F, draped bust right Reverse- VENVS, Venus standing left, holding apple and sceptre. RIC:784 My photo!...😉 Next....Fruit... 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientOne Posted January 12, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 12, 2023 Grapes. Cilicia, Hierapolis-Kastabala. Marcus Aurelius Æ28 Obv. IEROΠOΛITΩN TΩN ΠPOC TΩ ΠΥΡΑM, draped bust of Dionysus right, wearing mitra and crown of ivy, holding thyrsus over left shoulder, bunch of grapes on stem before. Rev. AYT K M AYP ANTΩNEINOC CEB, togate Marcus Aurelius seated left on curule chair, holding globe in right hand and being crowned by Victory. Next: Emperor seated on reverse. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted January 12, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted January 12, 2023 Vespasian AR Denarius 74 AD; Obv. Laureate head right, IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG / Rev. Vespasian seated right in curule chair, holding branch and scepter, PON MAX TR P COS V. RIC II-1 702 (2007 ed.), old RIC II 177 (1926 ed.), RSC II 364, BMCRE 136. 19.1 mm., 3.432 g. (Purchased from Forum Ancient Coins, Dec. 2017. Ex Gitbud & Naumann Auction 36 [4 Oct 2015], Lot 616). Next, a coin of Vespasian that also depicts one or both of his sons. 11 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted January 12, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted January 12, 2023 Next: another father son combo 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted January 12, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 12, 2023 Valerian I (253-260) Antoninianus, AD 255-256, Antioch Obv.: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right Rev.: PIETAS AVGG, Valerian and Gallienus facing, sacrificing over altar AE, 3.57g, 19.7mm Ref.: RIC V 285 Next: Antioch 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted January 12, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 hour ago, shanxi said: Next: Antioch Marcus Iulius Severus Philippus II CaesarAntoninianus of the Roman Imperial Period 247/249 AD; Material: Silver; Diameter: 21mm; Weight: 4.01g; Mint: Antiochia ad Orontem, Syria; Reference: RIC -, RSC -, Bland Study 58 (3 ex.), Tulln Hoard 1024; Provenance: Ex Naville Numismatic London, Ex CNG Numismatic; Obverse: Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. The Inscription reads: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG for Imperator Marcus Iulius Philippus Augustus; Reverse: Philip II on horseback pacing left, raising right hand and holding spear with left. The Inscription reads: ADVENTVS AVGG for Adventus Augustorum (Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the Augusti). Next: Philippus I Arabs provincial coin please. 11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted January 12, 2023 · Patron Share Posted January 12, 2023 Philip I and Otacilia Severa, AD 244-249. Roman Provincial Æ Pentassarion; 12.50 g, 26.1 mm, 7 h. Moesia Inferior, Marcianopolis, Legate Prastina Messallinus, AD 244-246. Obv: ΑVΤ Μ ΙΟVΛ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC ΑVΓ Μ | WΤΑΚ CЄΒ-ΗΡΑ CЄ, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Philip I right, vis-à-vis diademed and draped bust of Otacilia left. Rev: VΠ ΠΡΑCΤ ΜΕCCΑΛΛΕΙΝΟV ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟ | ΛΕΙΤΩΝ, Sarapis wearing kalathos, standing left, extending arm and holding scepter; E (denomination) in left field. Refs: AMNG I 1194; Moushmov 852; Varbanov 2082 (die match); Hristova & Jekov 6.41.6.1; SNRIS Marcianopolis 75. Next: Serapis standing. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted January 12, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Roman Collector said: Next: Serapis standing. Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus Caracalla Antoninianus of the Roman Imperial Period 216 AD; Material: Silver; Diameter: 23mm; Weight: 4.98g; Mint: Rome; Reference: RIC IV Caracalla 280d; Obverse: You can see the right-facing bust of Caracalla with a radiant crown. The inscription reads: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM for Antoninus Pius Augustus Germanicus; Reverse: The god Serapis is seen standing in front, looking to the left. He wears a kalathos on his head. He raises his right hand while holding a scepter in his left hand. The inscription reads: P M TR P XVIIII COS IIII P P for Pontifex Maximus Tribunitia Potestas (for the nineteenth time) Consul (for the fourth time) Pater Patriae. Comment: As Cassius Dio reports, Caracalla’s relationship to religion was primarily determined by his need to obtain healing from the gods for his illnesses – he fell seriously ill several times during his lifetime. The cruel fratricide burdened Caracalla throughout his life. He had terrible nightmares and probably suffered from psychosomatic complaints. But Rome could not afford a sick emperor at the beginning of the crisis-ridden 3rd century. To this end he is said to have made sacrifices and offerings to all the major deities and prayed fervently. Among the gods he hoped would help were Asklepios, the Greek god of healing, Serapis the Egyptian, and Apollon, who was identified with Grannus, the Celtic god of healing, and worshiped as Apollo Grannus. Even before his sole rule, Caracalla seems to have developed an interest in Serapis. The Iseum et Serapeum (Temple of Isis and Serapis) in Alexandria was apparently renovated during Caracalla’s co-rule with his father Septimius Severus. Evidence of this may lie in two inscriptions found near the temple that seem to bear their names. Further archeological evidence for this exists in the form of two papyri dated to the Severan period and two statues associated with the temple, dated around 200 AD to be dated. After Caracalla’s rise to sole ruler in 211 AD the imperial mint began to mint coins with the image of Serapis. This was a reflection of the god’s central role during the reign of Caracalla. After the violent death of Geta, Caracalla dedicated the weapon with which he had murdered his brother to Serapis. With this, Caracalla honored the god in the role of protector of the emperor. Caracalla erected 212 AD also a temple on the Quirinal, which he dedicated to Serapis. A fragmentary inscription found in the church of Sant Agata dei Goti in Rome documents the construction, or possibly restoration, of a temple dedicated to the god Serapis. The inscription bears the name of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, a reference to Caracalla or Elagabalus, but more likely to Caracalla due to his known strong association with the god. Two other inscriptions dedicated to Serapis and a granite crocodile similar to that discovered in the Iseum et Serapeum were also found in the area around the Quirinal hill. Next: another reverse with a goodness of health or that theme... Edited January 12, 2023 by Prieure de Sion 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted January 13, 2023 · Patron Share Posted January 13, 2023 Goddess of health: Gordian III, with Tranquillina, A.D. 238-244 Roman provincial AE 4.5 assaria, 12.80 g, 28.2 mm, 7 h. Moesia Inferior, Tomis, A.D. 241-244. Obv: AVT K M ANTΩNIOC ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC // CABINIA TPA / NKVΛΛINA, confronted laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian right and diademed, draped bust of Tranquillina left. Rev: MHTPOΠON-TOV TOMEΩC, Hygieia standing right, feeding serpent from patera; Δ< (ligate) in lower left field. Refs: AMNG I (Pick) 3534. Next: Tomis. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted January 13, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 13, 2023 Tomis Philippus I and Otacila Severa Moesia Inferior, Tomis AE 26 Obv.: AVT M IOVΛ ΦIΛIΠΠOC AVΓ M / WTAK CEBH/PA CEB, draped and cuirassed bust of Philipp I and draped bust of Otacilia Severa wearing stephane Rev.: MHTPOΠ ΠON-TOV TOMEΩC, Hercules standing facing with head left, right hand leaning on club, and lions skin hanging from the left arm. AE, 12.95g, 25.8x26.8mm Ref.: Varbanov-, AMNG- Next: Philipp and Otacila Severa 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted January 13, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted January 13, 2023 Philip I & Otacilia Severa, AE 26, 244-249 AD, Mesembria, Thrace [Nessebar, Bulgaria]. Obv. Confronted busts of Philip I, right, laureate, draped, and cuirassed, and Otacilia Severa, left, wearing diadem (or stephane), ΑΥΤ Μ ΙΟΥΛ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC Μ WΤ; in exergue (in two lines) ϹƐΒΗΡΑ-ϹƐ / Rev. Nemesis standing facing, head left, holding marked cubit rule with extended right hand and bridle* with left hand, wheel at her feet left, ΜΕ-ϹΑΜ-ΒΡΙΑΝΩΝ. RPC [Roman Provincial Coinage] Vol. VIII Online 48407 [temporary ID number] (see https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/type/48407 ); SNG Cop. 664 [Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum, Copenhagen, The Royal Collection of Coins and Medals, Danish National Museum, Part 6: Thrace 1: The Tauric Chersonese-Thrace (Mesembria) (Copenhagen 1942); Varbanov 4254 [Ivan Varbanov, Greek Imperial Coins And Their Values, Volume II: Thrace (from Abdera to Pautalia) (Bourgas, 2005)]. [Obv. Die match: Naumann Auction 49, Lot 354, Jan. 8, 2017 (RPC VIII Online ID 48407, Specimen 17; see https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/obv/333697/high.] 26 mm., 10.5 g. *Described by dealer as “cubit rule and ribbon,” with type described by some other dealers as “cubit rule and rod,” both of which are clearly incorrect: the “ribbon” is actually a bridle, and a cubit rule and rod are the same thing, except that the former has markings for measurement. Next: Another Roman Provincial from Thrace. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted January 13, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 13, 2023 1 hour ago, DonnaML said: Next: Another Roman Provincial from Thrace. Furia Sabinia Tranquillina under Gordianus III Bronze of the Roman Imperial Period 241/244 AD Material: AE Diameter: 22mm Weight: 7.12g Mint: Anchialus, Thrace Reference: Varbanov 798 Provenance: Ex Solidus Numismatik Munich Germany Obverse: Draped bust of Tranquillina right, wearing stephane. The Inscription reads: CAB TPANKVΛΛINA AVΓ for Sabinia Tranquillina Augusta. Reverse: Nemesis standing left, holding scales and sceptre; behind, wheel to left. The Inscription reads: AΓXIAΛEΩN for Anxialeon (City of Anchialus). Next: Tranquillina again please… 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted January 14, 2023 · Patron Share Posted January 14, 2023 (edited) Tranquillina AD 241-244. Roman provincial Æ 24.1 mm, 8.06 g. Thrace, Deultum, AD 241-244. Obv: SAB TRANQVILLINA AVG, diademed and draped bust, right. Rev: COL FL PAC DEVLT, Marsyas as Silenus facing right, carrying wine skin over left shoulder and raising right arm. Refs: Moushmov 3757; Youroukova 425, 4/II; cf. SNG Cop 549. Next: Marsyas. Edited January 14, 2023 by Roman Collector New photo 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted January 14, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 14, 2023 Apameia Asia Minor, Phrygia Magistrate Attalos, son of Bianor, AE18, 88-40 BC Obv.: Turreted head of Artemis right, bow and quiver over shoulder Rev.: ΑΠΑΜΕΩΝ, Marsyas walking right on maeander pattern, playing flute; magistrate's name ATTAΛOY / BIANOPOΣ behind AE, 5.05g, 17.7mm Ref.: BMC 62; HGC 7, 674 Next: Phrygia 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted January 14, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 14, 2023 I've posted this before but it's one of my favourites... Phrygia, Eumeneia (near Civril, Turkey). Domitia, 81-96 AD. Bronze AE 15mm (2.47 gm). Obv.: ΔOMITIA CEBACTH, Draped bust right. Hair rolled in front and in que behind, Rev.: ΚΛ• ΤEΡEΝΤΥΛΛΑ ΑΡΧΙE /EΥΜE-ΝE-ΩΝ, Kybele enthroned to left, Patera in extended right hand, resting left forearm and hand on Tympanum (drum) at near side RPC II 1388. Rare. gVF. Next...Kybele 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted January 14, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted January 14, 2023 Since Cybele = Kybele, I think this qualifies. Next: Camel. Roman Republic, Aulus Plautius, AR Denarius, 55 BCE, Rome mint. Obv. Turreted head of Cybele right, A. PLAVTIVS before, AE[D CVR S C] behind [portion in brackets off flan] / Rev. “Bacchius the Jew” [ = Aristobulus II of Judaea?],* in attitude of supplication, kneeling beside saddled camel (dromedary - one hump) standing right, extending olive-branch with right hand and holding camel’s bridle with left hand, his cape flowing behind him; BACCHIVS in exergue, IVDAEVS on right. RSC I Plautia 13, Crawford 431/1, Sydenham 932, Sear RCV I 395 (ill.), Harlan, RRM II Ch. 18 at pp. 145-149, BMCRR 3916. 18x20 mm., 4.25 g. (Purchased from Harlan J. Berk, Ltd., 211th Buy or Bid Sale, May 2020, Lot 183.) * See Sear RCV I at p. 148: “Aulus Plautius strikes as curule aedile. The problematic interpretation of the reverse type appears to have been most successfully resolved by [Michael] Harlan in RRM [see Roman Republican Moneyers and Their Coins 63 BCE-49 BCE (2nd Revised Edition 2015), Ch. 18 at pp. 146-148] . . . who identifies the kneeling figure as Aristobulus [= Judah Aristobulus II of the Hasmonean Dynasty, d. ca. 49 BCE], the Jewish high priest, then held captive by Pompey in Rome.” 9 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted January 15, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 Next: silly hat 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted January 15, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 15, 2023 6 hours ago, Ryro said: Next: silly hat Hephthalites. Nezak Huns.. AR drachm. "Napki Malka" series. . Circa 515.680 A.D. Obverse..Bust right wearing winged-bull head-dress. Pahlavi legends nycky MLK-A Reverse:Fire altar with attendants, Solar wheels above. 3.41 grams....24.64 mm. Vondrovec [Göbl] 198 Next...Fire altar 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted January 15, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 15, 2023 43 minutes ago, Spaniard said: Next...Fire altar Trajan, Antoninianus - Rome mint 250/251 CE DIVO TRAIANO Radiate head right, wearing light drapery on left shoulder CONSECRATIO Large altar 4.25 gr Ref : RIC IV # 86a, Cohen #664, RCV #9471 Next : CONSECRATIO Q 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted January 15, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 15, 2023 16 minutes ago, Qcumbor said: Next : CONSECRATIO Divus Antoninus Pius. Died 161 AD. AR Denarius (3.21 gm, 18mm). Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius, 161 AD. Obv.: DIVVS ANTONINVS, bareheaded bust right, slight drapery. Rev.: CONSECRATIO, funeral pyre of four tiers, decorated with garlands, surmounted by facing quadriga. RIC 438 (Aurelius); MIR 18, 27/4-12 (Aurelius); RSC 164a. VF. Next....Antoninus Pius Denarius. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted January 15, 2023 · Patron Share Posted January 15, 2023 That's an easy order to fill! 🙂 Antoninus Pius, AD 138 – 161. Roman AR denarius, 3.15 g, 18.1 mm, 11 h. Rome, December, AD 160 – March, AD 161. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXIIII, laureate head, right. Rev: PIETATI AVG COS IIII, Faustina II (as Pietas) standing left, holding a child on each arm; at each side of her, a child standing looking towards her and raising hand. Refs: RIC 313c; BMCRE 1013-14; Cohen 631; Strack 384; RCV 4098. Next: Tribunicia potestas greater than 10. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted January 15, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 15, 2023 TR P XIII Domitianus AR-Denar AD 93-94 Obv.: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TRPXIII, laureate bust right Rev.: : IMP XXII COS XVI CENS PPP, Minerva standing r. on prow, holding spear and shield; at her feet owl. Ag, 3.18g, 17.2x18.8mm Ref.: RIC² 762, RIC176, C 284, Kankelfitz 12 Next: Minerva on prow 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted January 15, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 15, 2023 3 hours ago, shanxi said: Next: Minerva on prow Titus Flavius Domitianus, Imperator Caesar Domitianus AugustusDenarius of the Roman Imperial Period 95/96 AD; Material: Silver; Diameter: 18.5mm; Weight: 3.57g; Mint: Rome; Reference: RIC II Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 788, Cohen 293; Provenance: Ex Stephen Album Rare Coins Santa Rosa; Provenance: Ex Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 4/A (1991), Lot 1791; Obverse: Head of Domitian, laureate, right. The Inscription reads: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XV for Imperator Caesar Domitianus Augustus Germanicus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima (Imperator, Caesar, Domitian, Augustus, conqueror of the Germans, high priest, holder of tribunician power for the 15th time); Reverse: Minerva standing right on top of prow, holding spear and shield; owl right. The Inscription reads: IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P for Imperator Secundum Vicesimum, Consul Septimum Decimum, Censor Perpetuus, Pater Patriae (Imperator for the 22nd time, consul for the 17th time, censor for life, father of the nation). Next: Flavian provincial coin please. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted January 15, 2023 · Patron Share Posted January 15, 2023 Flavian provincial! Titus and Domitian, Caesares, AD 69-81. Roman provincial Æ 18.5 mm, 5.14 g, 5 h. Lycaonia, Laodicea Combusta (Laodikeia Katakekaumene / Claudio-Laodicea). Obv: TITOC KAI ΔOMITIANOC KAICAΡEC, bare head of Titus right, facing bare head of Domitian left. Rev: KΛAYΔIO ΛAOΔIKЄⲰN, Cybele, polos on head, seated left, holding patera and tympanum; lion beneath throne. Refs: RPC II 1613; von Aulock Lykaoniens 151; SNG von Aulock 8416; Waddington 4779; SNG France III 2322. Next: Cybele 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted January 15, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 15, 2023 Cybele Gallienus Kilikia, Eirenopolis-Neronias AE28, AD 258-59 Obv.: ΠOΥ ΛIK ΓAΛΛIHNOC, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right Rev.: IΡHNOΠOΛE ZS, Cybele seated right, resting arm on tympanum, lion seated to either side AE, 15.03g, 28mm Ref.: SNG Von Aulock 5600, Karbach 147, SNG Levante 1629 Next: Kilikia 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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