Roman Collector Posted February 19, 2023 · Patron Share Posted February 19, 2023 Nobody knows what is at the emperor's feet on the reverse of this coin. Procopius, 365-366 CE. Roman Æ centenionalis, 2.70 g, 20mm. Constantinople, 365-366 CE. Obv: D N PROCO-PIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left. Rev: REPARATI-O FEL TEMP, Procopius standing facing, head right, holding labarum in right hand, left resting on shield set on the ground; Chi-rho in upper right field and unidentified object in left at foot; CONSЄ• in exergue. Refs: RIC ix 17a.7; Cohen 8; RCV 19883. Next: Someone holding a shield set on the ground. 7 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted February 19, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 19, 2023 Lydia, Sardeis AE 27, 133-1 BC Magistrate Artemidoros Moldi Obv.: Draped bust of Artemis right; bow and quiver over shoulder Rev.: ΣAPΔIANΩN, AΡTEMI ΔΩPOΣ MOΛΔI, Athena standing left, holding Nike, spear, and shield set on ground. AE, 10.57g, 27mm Ref.: SNG Munich 464, Waddington 5210 Next: Lydia 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted February 19, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 19, 2023 2 hours ago, shanxi said: Next: Lydia Neron Cesar (25/02/50-13/10/54) - Hemiassarion de l'atelier de Thyateira (Lydie), 50-54 CE NЄΡΩN KΛAY[ΔIOC] KAICAP ΓЄP, Buste drapé de Neron tête nue à droite ΘYAT-ЄIPH/NΩ-N, Francisque 17 mm - 3.54 g - 1 h Ref : GRPC Lydia # 143. RPC I # 2381 Provenance : Leu web auction # 20/1964 Next : bipennis/labrys Q 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientOne Posted February 19, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 19, 2023 Phrygia, Hierapolis. pseudo-autonomous issue. 176-225 AD. Obv: BOYΛH, draped, laureate and veiled bust of Boule right. Rev: IEΡAΠOΛEITΩN, Apollo riding on horseback right, double axe (bipennis) over shoulder. 24mm, 8.45g. RPC online 9791 Next: Provincial pseudo-autonomous. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted February 19, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 Lydia, Maeonia. Pseudo-autonomous, time of Septimius Severus. AE. (Bronze, 4.41 g. 19 mm.) 193-211 AD. Lydia, Maeonia. Pseudo-autonomous, time of Septimius Severus. AE. (Bronze, 4.41 g. 19 mm.) 193-211 AD. Obv: [MAIO]NΩN. Head of bearded Heracles, l. Rev: ƐΠI ΔAMA. Omphale advancing, r., wearing lion skin, carrying club over shoulder. Ref: SNG von Aulock 3012; SNG Cop. 224–225; BMC 21–23. The Lydian queen Omphale bought the Heracles from the god Hermes, who sold him following an oracle which declared that Heracles must be sold into slavery for three years. During his enslavement, Herakles and Omphale inverted their gender roles: Herakles was to do what was traditionally women’s work and wear women’s clothing. Meanwhile, Omphale wore his Nemean lion skin and headdress and carried his club. This coin depicts Omphale in the lion’s skin, with the club of Herakles on her shoulder. Next: a labor of Herakles 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted February 19, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted February 19, 2023 Roman Republic, M. [Marcus] Volteius, AR Denarius, 78 BCE (Crawford) or 75 BCE (Harlan). Obv. Head of young Hercules, wearing lion’s skin headdress, right / Rev. The Erymanthian boar running right; M•VOLTEI•M•F in exergue. Crawford 385/2; RSC I Volteia 2; BMCRR 3158, Sear RCV I 313 (ill.); Harlan, RRM I Ch. 12, pp. 62-79 at pp. 74-77, Sydenham 775. 18.5 mm., 3.96 g., 7 h. [This coin, depicting Hercules and the Erymanthian boar -- one of five coins issued by M. Volteius as moneyer during that year -- relates, like the other four Volteius coins, to one of the five principal agonistic festivals which were celebrated annually at Rome, this one specifically to the Ludi Plebeii, held each year from 4 to 17 November. Hercules had a special relationship with the Circus Flaminius, which was where the Ludi Plebeii were held, and was near the temple of Hercules Magna Custos ad Circum (Hercules the Great Guardian at the Circus). See Harlan at p. 76 for a summary of the legend of Hercules capturing the Erymanthian boar alive, the fourth of the twelve labors of Hercules. Harlan points out that according to tradition, the tusks of the Erymanthian boar were preserved at the sanctuary of Apollo at Cumae -- perhaps establishing a connection of the Erymanthian boar to the Circus Flaminius (where the Ludi Plebeii were held) and the nearby temple of Hercules Magna Custos ad Circum (which was supposedly built on the advice of the Sibyl of Cumae). This may have been the rationale for the portrayal of the Erymanthian boar on this coin rather than one of Hercules’s other labors.] Next: boar. 8 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamnaskires Posted February 19, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 19, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, DonnaML said: Next: boar. Roman oil lamp discus with hind legs of boar. Next: broken or chipped Edited February 19, 2023 by Kamnaskires 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayAg47 Posted February 19, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 19, 2023 My first Siliqua, came from a British eBay seller who described it as a metal detecting find. I think it's Valens. Next- 6th century Roman silver. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted February 20, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 20, 2023 10 hours ago, Kamnaskires said: Roman oil lamp discus with hind legs of boar. Isn't the tail too long for a boar ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted February 20, 2023 · Patron Share Posted February 20, 2023 Well over six hours have passed. On to something else. Philip II as Caesar under Philip I, AD 244-247. Roman orichalcum sestertius, 19.61 g, 28.3 mm, 11 h. Rome, AD 245-246. Obv: M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, bare-headed and draped bust right. Rev: PRINCIPI IVVENT S C, Philip II in military dress, standing left, holding globe and resting on spear. Refs: RIC 256a; Cohen 49; RCV 9249; Hunter 14. Next: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamnaskires Posted February 20, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 20, 2023 5 hours ago, shanxi said: Isn't the tail too long for a boar ??? The tail of the boar on the discus fragment is just the little curlyque to the left (similar to the left lamp below). The longer line above the hindquarters is hair running along the back of the boar, somewhat similar to what is seen with these. Still looking for Next: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, as per Roman Collector. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted February 20, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 20, 2023 10 minutes ago, Kamnaskires said: Still looking for Next: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, as per Roman Collector. Lucius Aurelius Commodus as Caesar under Marcus Aurelius Denarius of the Roman Imperial Period 175/176 AD; Material: Silver; Diameter: 20mm; Weight: 3.19g; Mint: Rome; Reference: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 616; Rare: R1; Provenance: Roma Numismatics London, Great Britain (Auction 104, Lot 1004); Pedigree: -; Obverse: Bust of Commodus, bare-headed, draped, right; Inscription: COMMODO CAES AVG FIL GERM SARM; Translate: Commodo Caesar Augusti Filius Germanicus Sarmaticus (Of Commodus, Caesar, son of the Augustus, conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Sarmatians); Reverse: Commodus, standing left, holding branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand; on right, trophy with arms at base; Inscription: PRINC IVVENT; Translate: Principes Juventutis (Prince of the youth) Comment: On 25 January 175 AD, in his 14th year, Commodus was admitted to all the colleges of priests. In inscriptions he is now called Commodus Caesar Augustus Filius Pontifex. He was also appointed princeps iuventutis. In the spring of 175 AD, Commodus, like his father, assumed the victorious title of Sarmaticus, which he henceforth also used in his name (he had already held the victorious title of Germanicus since 172 AD). On 27 November 176 AD, soon after his return to Rome, probably on the same day that the Emperor Marcus Aurelius triumphed, Commodus was elevated by his father to the position of Imperator and co-ruler. The minting and issue of this denarius type may therefore have taken place between spring 175 AD and the end of 176 AD, before his elevation. The portrait type shown here is rare (Bust type like RIC III 615 (aureus), without cuirassed like RIC III 616). Next: same theme again please. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuckHard Posted February 20, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 20, 2023 6 hours Ming Dynasty of China1488 to 1505 ADAE cash | 2.82 grams | 24mm wide | 1mm thick Obv: Xuan De Tong Bao (top-bottom-right-left)Rev: Blank Ref: Hartill #20.123 Next: anything 1400s/1500s 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted February 20, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 20, 2023 Alexandru cel Bun - Alexander the Good (1400 - 1432). Obol (copper). Moldova. Type V. Obv: Auroch head, left rosette, right crescent, between horns star. Rev: Split coat of arms, horizontal bars on the left, lilies on the right., ᴙ in left. MBR (as half groats) 418 Next - an animal with horns 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Phil Davis Posted February 20, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted February 20, 2023 Next: Another carnyx. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted February 20, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 Next: serrated 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeady Posted February 20, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 20, 2023 (edited) Here are two carnyces 😄 Moneyer: Albinus Bruti f. Coin: Silver Denarius - Head of Mars right, wearing crested helmet ALBINVS [BRVTI•F] - Two carnyces in saltire; above, oval shield; below, round shield Mint: Rome (48 BC) Wt./Size/Axis: 3.93g / 17mm / 2h References: RSC 26 (Junia) Sydenham 941 Crawford 450/1 HCRI 25 RBW 1576 Provenances: Ex. Collection Dr. iur. Hans Krahenbuhl Purchased from Numismatica Arimiensis, 18-Sep-1978 Acquisition: Leu Numismatik Online auction Auction 9 #268 23-Oct-2021 Too late! - Ryro's serrated coin next! Edited February 20, 2023 by akeady Too late 9 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeady Posted February 20, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 20, 2023 Serrated... Moneyer: T. Vettius Sabinus Coin: Silver Denarius TA / SABINVS / S·C - Head of King Tatius right Togate figure in biga left, holding reins in right hand and magistrate's staff in left hand - IVDEX Exergue: T·VETTIVS Mint: Rome (70 BC) Wt./Size/Axis: 3.93g / 20mm / 6h References: RSC 2 (Vettia) Sydenham 905 Crawford 404/1 BMCRR Rome 3370 Provenances: Ex. Augustus Brown, November 1970 Acquisition: DNW Online auction #1305 13-Apr-2022 Next - Bearded figure 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuckHard Posted February 20, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 20, 2023 Elymais KingdomCirca 100-150 ADIssued under PhraatesAE drachm | 3.71 grams | 13.5x17mm wide | 4mm thick Obv: Bearded king facing left, anchor right, above that a crescentRev: Dashes Ref: Z#307974 Next: more Elymais 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amarmur Posted February 20, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 20, 2023 Arguably the best beard in Rome 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulla80 Posted February 20, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, TuckHard said: Elymais KingdomCirca 100-150 ADIssued under PhraatesAE drachm | 3.71 grams | 13.5x17mm wide | 4mm thick Obv: Bearded king facing left, anchor right, above that a crescentRev: Dashes Ref: Z#307974 Next: more Elymais Kings of Elymais, Kamnaskires V, circa 54/3-33/2 BC, AR Drachm, Seleukeia on the Hedyphon mint, uncertain date Obv: Diademed and draped bust left; to right, traces of star above anchor Rev: Diademed head left; [date in exergue] Next: more Elymais 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severus Alexander Posted February 20, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 20, 2023 Orodes II, c. 100 Next: mysterious reverse 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuckHard Posted February 20, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 20, 2023 Elymais KingdomCirca 100-150 ADIssued under Phraates (?)AE drachm | 3.63 grams | 14x16mm | 4mm thickObv: King facing forward, anchor right, above that a crescentRev: A sickly bout with bronze diseaseRef: Z#308011 Next: a coin with an unfortunate side, compared to the nicer one 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamnaskires Posted February 20, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 20, 2023 13 minutes ago, TuckHard said: Next: a coin with an unfortunate side, compared to the nicer one Two that fit the bill, from the same Elymaean king: tets of Phraates, early to mid 2nd century AD. Next: Misshaped or weirdly proportioned head. 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severus Alexander Posted February 21, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 21, 2023 The Kushans probably practiced head deformation. You can certainly see it here on Vima Kadphises! Next: more Kushan 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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