IanG Posted March 28, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 28, 2023 Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. Troas, Alexandreia. IM S ALEXANDER AV, laureate head right / [COL A]L AVG TRO, horse grazing right. Bellinger A339 var. 7.20g, 23mm. Next: Severus Alexander 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted March 28, 2023 · Patron Share Posted March 28, 2023 Severus Alexander: Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. Roman orichalchum dupondius, 10.47 g, 24.7 mm, 12 h. Rome, special issue, AD 228. Obv: IMP SEV ALEXANDER AVG, radiate bust, right, with slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev: RESTITVTOR MON S C, Emperor in military dress, standing front, head left, extending right hand and holding vertical reversed spear in left hand. Refs: RIC 601; BMCRE 546-550; Cohen 517; RCV 8052. Next: An issue to commemorate a currency reform. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted March 28, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 28, 2023 Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus GermanicusQuadrans of the Roman Imperial Period 42 AD; Material: AE Bronze; Diameter: 18mm; Weight: 3.23g; Mint: Rome; Reference: RIC I (second edition) Claudius 91; Provenance: Ex Artemide Aste Numismatica San Marino Obverse: Hand left, holding pair of scales, PNR below. The Inscription reads: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG for Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus; Reverse: Legend surrounding S C. The Inscription reads: PON M TR P IMP P P COS II for Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Imperator, Pater Patriae, Consul Secundus (High priest, holder of tribunician power, Imperator, father of the nation, consul for the second time). These letters are found on a third brass coin of Claudius. The reverse type of it is a right hand holding a balance, between the scales of which are these initials. - Havercamp and others interpret them Pondus Numi Romani (indication of weight). Eckhel agrees with Bellori in thinking it better explained by Pondus Numi Restitutum (weight restored) - [D.N.V., vi., 238.] Next: another Quadrans coin please. 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted March 28, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted March 28, 2023 Claudius I AE Quadrans (1/4 As), 41 AD, Rome Mint. Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG around three-legged modius / Rev. PON M TR P IMP COS DES IT around large S C. 17 mm., 3.09 g., 7 hrs. RIC I 84, BMCRE I Claudius 179 at p. 189 [description at no. 173, var. die axis 6 hrs, ill. Pl. 35 no. 12]; Sear RCV I 1863; Cohen 70. Purchased from Herakles Numismatics, Charlotte, NC, 12 Jan 2023 (at 2023 NYINC). Next, another Roman Imperial coin with an obverse that does not have a royal portrait (in other words, does not depict the Emperor or Empress or another member of the royal family). 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted March 28, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 next: Caligula 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted March 29, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted March 29, 2023 Next, his father. 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted March 29, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted March 29, 2023 Next: green patina 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted March 29, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 29, 2023 Next: another green patina. 10 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted March 29, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 29, 2023 Mysia, Pergamon AE16, 200-133 BC Obv.: Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet with star Rev.: Owl with spread wings standing on palm, ΑΘΗΝΑΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ above and below, AP MH monograms left and right AE, 3.26g, 16mm Ref.: BMC 202 Next: Owl 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted March 29, 2023 · Patron Share Posted March 29, 2023 Here's an owl. Troas, Sigeion, c. 335 BC. Greek Æ 12.2 mm, 2.37 g, 5 h. Obv: Head of Athena facing slightly right, wearing triple crested helmet and necklace. Rev: ΣΙΓΕ, owl standing right, head facing; crescent to left. Refs: BMC 17.86,7-10; SNG von Aulock 7637; SNG Ashmolean 1214–6; SNG Copenhagen 496–8; Sear 4145. Next: Troas. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientOne Posted March 29, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 29, 2023 Troas, Alexandreia. Caracalla (198-217). Apollo Smintheus Obv: MAVR[.] ANTONINVS. Laureate head right. Rev: COL ALEXAND AVG. Statue of Apollo Smintheus right. Bellinger A292. Next: Deity with epithet. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted March 29, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 29, 2023 @AncientOne...Neat coin!...Not seen this type before..Had to look up "Smintheus "...The mice-god. Thanks for sharing.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted March 29, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 29, 2023 Zeus Hellanios SICILY, Syracuse. Hiketas II. 287-278 BCE Æ Litra Struck circa 283-279 BCE Obv: [ΔIOΣ EΛΛANIOY], laureate head of Zeus Hellanios Rev: ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, eagle standing left left on thunderbolt, with wings spread, A and star left good VF AE, 19x23 mm, 7.5g Ref.: CNS II, 168 Next: same theme 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted March 29, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 29, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, shanxi said: Next: same theme Apollo Smintheus Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus Augustus Reign: Commodus; Mint: Alexandria, Troas; Date: 180/191 AD; Nominal: Bronze; Material: AE; Diameter: 24.5mm; Weight: 6.79g; Reference: RPC IV.2 154; Rare: Specimens 5 (4 in the core collections); Provenance: Comptoir des Monnaies Anciennes Lille, France; Pedigree: – Obverse: Laureate head of Commodus, right; Inscription: IMP CAI(sic) M AVR COMMOD AVG; Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Commodus Augustus; Reverse: To left, cult statue of Apollo Smintheus standing on column, right, having quiver at shoulder, holding patera and bow; to right, Alexander on horseback, left, wearing military dress, raising arm containing flowers; Inscription: COL AVG TROA; Translation: Colonia Augusta Troad (Troas) Net: i like the theme, so same theme - deity with epithet please. Edited March 29, 2023 by Prieure de Sion 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted March 29, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 29, 2023 Athena Itonia Thessalian League. Second half of the 2nd century BC. Laureate head of Apollo right / ΘEΣΣA ΛΩN in two lines, Athena Itonia striding right, hurling spear held in her right hand, shield on her left arm; ΘΡΑ and owl above spear. Rogers 20. 7.08g, 21mm. Next: Greek League. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted March 29, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted March 29, 2023 ACHAIA, Achaian League, Elis . Circa 45-30 BC. AR Hemidrachm (16mm, 2.00 g, 12h). Laureate head of Zeus right; KAΛΛIΠΠOY behind / Monogram of the Achaian League; above, ΦΛ monogram; in fields, FA and XE monogram; below, thunderbolt; all within laurel wreath. Benner 42; BCD Peloponnesos 690. VF, toned. Rare. Purchased from Art & Coins #2 Jan 2022 next: Hemidrachm 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted March 29, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 29, 2023 56 minutes ago, Ryro said: next: Hemidrachm Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus Hemidrachm of the Roman Imperial Period 59/60 AD; Material: Silver; Diameter: 14.40mm; Weight: 1.84g; Mint: Caesarea, Cappadocia; Reference: RPC I 3646, Sydenham 86, RIC I (second edition) Nero 618, Sydenham 83 Obverse: Head of Nero, laureate, right. The Inscription reads: NERO CLAVD DIVI [CLAVD F CAESAR AVG GE]RMANI for Nero Claudius Divi Claudii Filius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (Nero Claudius, son of the divine Claudius, Caesar, Augustus, victor over the Germans); Reverse: Victory, naked to waist, standing right with right foot on globe, inscribing round shield resting on her right knee. Next: Diadrachm... 9 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientOne Posted March 29, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 29, 2023 Cappadocia, Caesarea. Nerva (Didrachm / AD 97) Obv: AVTOKPAT NEPOYAC KAICAP CEBACTOC Laureate head of Nerva right. Rev: VΠATOY TPITOY Club of Hercules. Next: AR with find patina. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted March 29, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted March 29, 2023 next Lesbos 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientOne Posted March 29, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 29, 2023 Lesbos, Mytilene. Antoninus Pius AE18 Obv: ΑVΤ ΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ ΑΝΤΩΝƐΙΝ[ΟС?] / Laureate head of Antoninus Pius, r. Rev: ΜVΤΙΛΗΝΑΙΩΝ / female figure (Aphrodite?) standing, facing, head, l., holding patera and transverse sceptre. RPC IV, 2627 Next: Aphrodite 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted March 29, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted March 29, 2023 next: let there be butt 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordoba Posted March 29, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 29, 2023 (edited) BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos I Soter. Circa 255-235 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 15.74 g, 6h). In the name of Antiochus II Zeus and his thundering cheeks. just won this at cng today next: bactrian/indo greek Edited March 29, 2023 by Cordoba 11 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeady Posted March 30, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) My only Bactrian coin... Ruler: Demetrios I State, City: Bactria Coin: Silver Obol - Diademed and draped bust right, wearing elephant skin headdress ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΔΗΜΗΤΡΟΥ - Herakles standing facing, crowning himself and holding club; monogram to inner left Mint: (ca 200 - 185 BC) Wt./Size/Axis: 0.45g / 12.5mm / - References: Bopearachchi 3C SNG ANS 197 Provenances: Ex. E.E. Clain-Stefanelli Collection Acquisition: Naville Numismatics Online Auction NN Live Auction 22 #179 17-Jul-2016 Next - an obol Edited March 30, 2023 by akeady 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted March 30, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 CILICIA, Tarsos. Circa 370 BC. AR Obol. Female kneeling left, casting astragaloi / Youthful male head right.Condition: Very FineWeight: 0,4 grDiameter: 10 mmPurchased from NBS Aug 2021 next: something to do with gaming/ gambling 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted March 30, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 30, 2023 Septimius Severus Lydia, Hypaipa AE 17 Obv.: L CEΠ CЄΟΥΗΡΟC Π, laureate bust right Rev.: VΠAIΠH/NΩN, two children (girl and boy?) playing with Astragaloi (knucklebones of a sheep), Artemis Anaitis behind AE, 17 mm, 3.1 g Ref.: BMC –, I.B. -, Lyd. –, SNG Cop –, Aulock –, SNG München –, Winterthur –, unpublished ? Next: Astragaloi 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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