Prieure de Sion Posted January 31, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 31, 2023 14 minutes ago, Roman Collector said: Next: Left-facing empress/queen Marcia Otacilia Severa under Philippus I ArabsTetradrachm of the Roman Imperial Period 248 AD; Material: Billon Silver; Diameter: 27mm; Weight: 11.62g; Mint: Antiochia ad Orontem, Syria; Reference: Prieur 381 (1 ex.); Obverse: Draped bust of Otacilia Severa to left, wearing stephane, set on crescent. The Inscription reads: ΜΑΡ ΩΤΑΚΙΛ CEOYHΡΑΝ CEB for Marcia Otakil Seouhvran Sebaste (Marcia Otacilia Severa Augusta); Reverse: Eagle with spread wings, standing facing, with its head and tail to right, holding wreath in beak; S C in exergue. The Inscription reads: ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞΟΥCIAC YΠΑΤΟ Γ ΑΝΙΤΟΧΙΑ for Demarchos exousia, Hypatos to Gamma, Antiochia (Invested with the Tribunician Power, Consul for the 3th time, Antiochia, by decree of the Senate). Next: and the same theme again and again 😉 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted January 31, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted January 31, 2023 Next: facing busts 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted January 31, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 31, 2023 21 minutes ago, Ryro said: Next: facing busts Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax Province Bronze of the Roman Imperial period 209/211 AD; Material: AE; Diameter: 28mm; Weight: 10.79g; Mint: Marcianopolis, Moesia Inferior; Reference: Varbanov GIC I 854; Provenance: Gorny & Mosch Munich, Ex Erwin Link Collection; Obverse: You can see the draped and armored bust of Septimius Severus with a laurel wreath, as well as the draped bust of Iulia Domna – both facing each other. The inscription reads: ΑΥ Κ Λ ΣΕΠΤ ΣΕΥΗΡΟΣ ΙΟΥΛΙΑ ΔΟΜΝΑ ΣΕΒ; Reverse: You can see the goddess Tyche standing to the left with a crenellated or wall crown. She holds an oar in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left hand. An E is shown in the field. The inscription reads: ΨΦΛ ΟΥΛΠΙΑΝΟΥ MΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ. Comment: Flavius Ulpianus was from 209 to 212 AD consular legate of Moesia Inferior. The coin can therefore well be dated between 209 and 211 AD to be dated. Here it was about the governor of the emperor, who stood at the head of a province and was the supreme commander over the legions stationed there. The title of this governor was legatus Augusti pro praetore. Next: because I love facing busts - same theme again please 😉 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted January 31, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted January 31, 2023 next: Septimius 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted January 31, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 31, 2023 Septimius Severus Pergamon, Mysia AE 18, AD 193-211 Obv: ΑVP KAI CEBHPOC, Laureate head right. Rev: ΠΕΡΓΑΜΗΝΩΝ B, Asklepios standing facing, head left, holding staff entwined by snake. AE, 3.79, 18mm Ref.: SNG France 2203, Voegtli, FvP 33, 393 Next: Asklepios 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted January 31, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) Asklepios: Severus Alexander, AE 22, AD 218-222, Mysia, Parion. Obv. Laureate bust right, wearing cuirass with Gorgoneion, seen from front, IMP CAEƧ L ƧEP ƧEV ALEXANDER (all S retrograde) / Rev. Asklepios seated right on throne, with right hand extended, holding and examining raised right fore-hoof of bovid (bull or cow) standing left with head raised towards his face, DEO AE ƧVB above, C G H I P [Colonia Gemella Hadriana Iulia Pariana] in exergue.* RPC VI Online 3871 (temp.) (see https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/6/3871). 20.03 mm., 4.24 g. Purchased from Lodge Antiquities, UK, Jan. 2022. *According to RPC VI 3871, the (blundered) reverse legend “is presumably an attempt at DEO AESCVLAP.” But see https://www.forumancientcoins.com/catalog/roman-and-greek-coins.asp?param=85231q00.jpg&vpar=1901&zpg=91146&fld=, stating that DEO AE ƧVB stands for “Deo Aesculapius subvenienti - to Aesculapius, the god who helps.” Next: another bovid. Edited January 31, 2023 by DonnaML 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuckHard Posted January 31, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 31, 2023 Here are my two Harikela coins next to each other. Kingdom of Harikelac. 600-900 ADIssued anonymously(left) AR full unit | 5.58 grams | 29.5mm wide (right) AR clipped/damaged unit | 3.84 grams | 24x28mm wideObv: Brahmi legend Harikela above a recumbent bull facing leftRev: Srivatsa center in trident form surrounded by a flourish vine with a round sun and crescent moon above Next: any two coins side by side 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted January 31, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 31, 2023 The last Hindu ruler I possess is of Jaga Deva who died in 1213 AD...Over the next 100 years or so Kashmir went into a state of turmoil, decline and chaos...Subsequent Hindu rulers became increasingly corrupt, less influencial and unable or unwilling to defend their borders from the ensuing Muslim threat. This allowed the inevitable ingression of Islam into Kashmir with many Hindus converting to the new faith. Most of these later rulers had no real power and were basically puppet figures for the nobility, dignitaries and the ever increasing influence of Islam.....Some of them were even ousted from Kashmir altogether! Next...Two coins showing a religious change in the same area 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted February 1, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 Rome did great whilst worshiping this guy: things took a turn when they started worshiping this guy: Next: a mean looking portrait 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted February 1, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted February 1, 2023 The obvious choice: Next, Caracalla. 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted February 1, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 1, 2023 58 minutes ago, DonnaML said: Next, Caracalla. Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus Caracalla Denarius of the Roman Imperial Period 206 AD Material: Silver Diameter: 20mm Weight: 3.23g Mint: Rome Reference: RIC IV Caracalla 179 Provenance: Ex InAsta Numismatics San Marino Obverse: You can see the right-facing bust of Caracalla with a laurel wreath. The inscription reads: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG for Antoninus Pius Augustus. Reverse: Caracalla is shown standing left, veiled and dressed in a toga. In his outstretched right hand he holds a patera (sacrificial bowl) over an altar. The inscription reads: VOTA SVSCEPTA X for Vota Suscepta Decennalia (vows for the coming ten years of reign). Next...His brother. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted February 1, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 1, 2023 Geta Ionia, Ephesus Obv.: Λ CЄ Π ΓЄTAC K, bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev.: ЄΦЄCIΩN, Artemis driving biga of stags right, drawing arrow from quiver and holding bow. AE, 3.15g, 17mm Ref.: SNG München 169-70 Ex Bankhaus Aufhäuser, 1995 Ex Dr. P. Vogl collection Next: Ephesos 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted February 1, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 1, 2023 2 hours ago, shanxi said: Next: Ephesos Marcus AntoniusMintmaster Marcus Barbatius Pollio; Denarius of the Roman Republican Period 41 BC; Material: Silver; Diameter: 22.5mm; Weight: 3.76g; Mint: Ephesos; Reference: Crawford RRC 517/2, Sydenham 1181; Provenance: Ex Frankfurter Münzhandlung Germany; Obverse: Bare head of Mark Antony right; around, inscription with MP and AV in monograms, followed by moneyer mark. Border of dots. The Inscription reads: M·ANT·IMP·AVG·III·VIR·R·P·C·M·BARBAT·Q·P for Marcus Antonius Imperator Augurus (Emperor Mark Antony, Augur) Triumviri Rei Publicae Constituandae (Triumvirate for the Restoration of the Government) Marcus Barbatius Quaestor Propraetor (Marcus Barbatius, Quaestor Propraetor); Reverse: Bare head of Octavius right; around, inscription. Border of dots. The Inscription reads: CAESAR•IMP•PONT•III•VIR•R•P•C for Caesar Imperator Pontifex (Emperor Caesar [Octavius], Priest) Triumviri Rei Publicae Constituandae (Triumvirate for the Restoration of the Government). Next: Octavian (not Augustus). 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Phil Davis Posted February 1, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted February 1, 2023 Next: Even more Octavian (the little bloodthirsty twerp did issue a lot of coins!) Still NOT Augustus! 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted February 1, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 Next: snakes 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted February 1, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted February 1, 2023 Lydia, Tralleis/Tralles, AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm, 78/77 BCE, Magistrate ΠTOΛ (Ptol-). Obv. Cista mystica with lid ajar and serpent emerging; all within ivy wreath / Rev. Bowcase (gorytos) with two serpents (one to left and one to right, heads at top); H [= date = Year 8 = 78/77 BCE, based on Year 1 of the Sullan era being 85/84 BCE*] over ΠTOΛ [PTOL] above, between serpents’ heads, TPAΛ [TRAL] in left field; to right, Dionysos in short chiton standing facing, head left, holding thyrsos in right hand and mask of Silenos in left hand. SNG Copenhagen 662-663 var. [different year] [Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum, Copenhagen, The Royal Collection of Coins and Medals, Danish National Museum, Part 28, Lydia Part 2 (Copenhagen 1947)]; BMC 22 Lydia 46-48 (p. 333) var. [different years] [Head, B.V., A Catalogue of Greek Coins in the British Museum, Vol. 22, Lydia (London, 1901); SNG von Aulock 3262-3264 var. [different year] [Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum, Deutschland, Sammlung Hans Von Aulock, Vol. 2: Caria, Lydia, Phrygia, Lycia, Pamphylia (Berlin, 1962)]; Pinder 159 [same year -- “H”]; see also id. 157-158 [different years] [Pinder, M., Über die Cistophoren und über die kaiserlichen Silbermedaillons der Römischen Provinz Asien (Berlin, 1856) at pp. 565-566]. 24 mm., 12.64 g. [probably = 3 drachms, not 4], 1 h. Ex: CNG Auction 225 (13 Jan. 2010), Lot 144. [Footnote omitted.] Next: Cista mystica. 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Phil Davis Posted February 1, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted February 1, 2023 (edited) Crawford 385/3. Next: A different type struck by M. Volteius in 78 BC, Crawford 385/x ps: Very nice coin @DonnaMLI can't remember which renowned numismatist described cistphors as the least attractive coin the Greeks ever minted, but yours is really quite pleasant! pps: Never mind! I had my mind set on snakes, but up next really is cista mystica Edited February 1, 2023 by Phil Davis 13 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted February 2, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 2, 2023 13 hours ago, Phil Davis said: but up next really is cista mystica Mysia, Pergamon Cistophoric Tetradrachm Obv.: Serpent emerging from cista mystica with raised lid, all within ivy wreath with fruits. Rev.: Bow case between two coiled serpents; to left, monogram of Pergamon; to right, NI Ag, 29mm, 12.26g Ref.: SNG France 1709 Mext: Greek monogram 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted February 2, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 2, 2023 6 hours ago, shanxi said: Mext: Greek monogram Ariarathes VII Philometor, posthum in the name and types of Antiochos VII Euergetes SidetesTetradrachm of the Cappadocia / Seleucid Empire Period 107/100 BC; Material: Silver; Diameter: 29mm; Weight: 16.61g; Mint: Ariaratheia or Eusebia-Tyana ; Reference: SC 2148; Provenance: Ex Leu Numismatic Winterthur Switzerland; Obverse: Diademed bust of Antiochos VII to right; Reverse: Athena Nikephoros standing left; monogram above A to outer left, O to inner left, Λ to inner right; all within laurel wreath. The Inscription reads: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY EYEPΓETOY. Next: same theme, more greek monograms please. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filolif Posted February 2, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Prieure de Sion said: Next: same theme, more greek monograms please. Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy I Soter AR Tetradrachm. Alexandria, circa 305-282 BC. Diademed head to right; Δ behind ear, c/m: H or Z within incuse circle and graffito before / ΠΤΟΛEΜΑΙOΥ BAΣΙΛEΩΣ, eagle with closed wings standing to left on thunderbolt; P above monogram to left. CPE 168; Svoronos 255; SNG Copenhagen 70. 14.27g, 26mm, 1h. Next: keep the Greek monograms coming! 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuckHard Posted February 2, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 2, 2023 This coin has a Greek monogram at about 4 o'clock. I'm not sure what the letters are, but I think it counts. Pontus, AmisosCirca 85 to 65 BCIssued anonymouslyAE | 7.48 grams | 21mm wideObv: Aegis facing front within an octagonal borderRev: Nike walking right holding palm, AMI-ΣOYRef: SNG-BMC Black Sea#1182, Sear #3642 Next: more Nike 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted February 2, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 2, 2023 (edited) Mysia, Pergamon AE19, Circa 2nd - 1st Century BC Diodoros, magistrate Obv.: Head of Athena right, wearing crested helmet; ΔIOΔΩΡOΥ (magistrate) below Rev.: ΠΕΡΓΑΜΗΝΩΝ, Nike standing right, holding wreath and palm. AE, 7.66g, 18.8mm Ref.: SNG von Aulock 1378; SNG Copenhagen 364 Next: coin with magistrate name Edited February 2, 2023 by shanxi 12 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted February 2, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 2, 2023 1 hour ago, shanxi said: Next: coin with magistrate name Ionia, Phokaia, c. 350-300 BC. Æ (15mm, 4.36g, 11h). Phokleon, magistrate. Obverse..Head of Hermes facing left wearing a Petasos hat tied at the back. Reverse..Forepart of a griffin springing left. ΦΩKAEΩN (PHOKAEON), name of the magistrate below. SNG Copenhagen 1039ff (magistrate); BMC 101. Next...Hermes 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Phil Davis Posted February 2, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted February 2, 2023 Next: Ulysses 15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted February 3, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 I sold this one, as Argo is the most important part of this image and after twenty years of suffering without his master he would die directly after this interaction without so much as being pet. I am still looking for the upgrade... next: serrated 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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