Qcumbor Posted May 23, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted May 23, 2023 4 hours ago, expat said: NEXT: AEQUITAS Tacite (11 ou 12/275 - 06/276) - Tétradrachme de l'atelier d'Alexandrie - AD 275-276 Α Κ ΚΛ ΤΑΚΙΤΟC CΕΒ, Buste lauré, drapé et cuirassé à droite, vu par l'avant ETOYC, Dikaiosyne (Aequitas) debout à gauche, tenant une balance et une corne d'abondance. A dans le champ à droite (1° année de règne) 9.74 gr Ref : Emmett # 3971/1 (R1), Kampmann #110.5, RCV # 11831 Next : Alexandria Q 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted May 23, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted May 23, 2023 Since you don't specify whether you mean the city or the personification, I'm opting for the latter: Hadrian AR Denarius, Travel Series, Rome Mint, 130-133 AD (according to RIC II.3 p. 173: Group 10, “Provinces Cycle”) [134-138 AD according to Mattingly & Sydenham in old RIC II]. Obv. Bareheaded and draped bust right, viewed from back or side, HADRIANVS - AVG COS III PP / Rev. Alexandria, draped, standing left, holding sistrum in extended right hand and basket in left hand with snake emerging from it and situla (water pail) hanging below*; ALEX-AN-DRIA. RIC II.3 Hadrian 1504 & Pl. 31 (2019 edition), old RIC II 300 (1926 ed.), RSC II 156, BMCRE III Hadrian 826, Foss 94a, Sear RCV II 3460 (obv. var.). Purchased from Dix Noonan Webb [n/k/a Noonans Mayfair] Auction 253, 13 March 2022, Lot 1408; ex B.A. Seaby Ltd. London, retail purchase 1990 (with coin envelope from Seaby). [Footnote omitted.] Next, a coin minted in Roman Alexandria depicting a snake. 9 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted May 23, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted May 23, 2023 1 hour ago, DonnaML said: Since you don't specify whether you mean the city or the personification, I'm opting for the latter: That was on purpose 🙂 Q Follow up with what Donna says 1 hour ago, DonnaML said: Next, a coin minted in Roman Alexandria depicting a snake. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edessa Posted May 23, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted May 23, 2023 I will double the ante. Two Snakes. Roman Egypt. Alexandria. Hadrian, AD 117-138. Billon Tetradrachm (24.5mm, 13.72g, 12h). Dated RY 21 (AD 136/137). Obv: AVT KAIC TPAIA A∆PIANOC CЄB; Laureate bust left, slight drapery. Rev: Triptolemus driving biga of serpents right; L to left, KA (date) to upper right. Ref: Köln 1212; Dattari (Savio) 1484-6 & 7475-6; K&G 32.723; RPC III 6135; Emmett 900.21. Good Very Fine, attractive dark find patina. From the Rocky Mountain Collection of Alexandrian, purchased from Edward J. Waddell, Ltd. Ex Peus 409 (25 April 2013), Lot 890. Ex CNG 115 (16 Sept 2020), Lot 485. Next: Another Tetradrachm from Alexandria. 11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted May 23, 2023 · Member Share Posted May 23, 2023 Maximianus (286-305), Egypt, Alexandria. Billon Tetradrachm. 20 mm, 7,20 g Obv: A K MA OVA MAΞIMIANOC CEB; laureate draped and cuirassed bust right / Rev: Homonoia (Concordia) standing left, raising right hand and holding double cornucopiae L - Γ (= yr. 3 = A.D. 287/8). Milne 4855v; Curtis 2091; Emmett 4141. Next - another 3rd century coin from Alexandria 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted May 24, 2023 · Patron Share Posted May 24, 2023 Gallienus, AD 253-268. Roman billon tetradrachm, 8.70 g, 23 mm. Egypt, Alexandria, AD 266/7.Obv: AVT K Π ΛIK ΓAΛΛIHNOC CЄB, laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev: Homonoia standing left, raising hand and holding double cornucopia; L IΔ (= regnal year 14) before, palm frond behind. Refs: Dattari (Savio) 5246; BMCG 2186; Cologne 2937; Milne 4136; RCV 10580; Emmett 3816.14; K&G 90.93. Next: Unnaturally long neck. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted May 24, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted May 24, 2023 Actually listed as "long neck" variety NEXT: Oriens 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted May 24, 2023 · Member Share Posted May 24, 2023 2 hours ago, expat said: NEXT: Oriens Marcus Antonius Gordianus IIIAntoninianus of the Roman Imperial Period 242/244 AD; Material: Silver; Diameter: 22mm; Weight: 4.48g; Mint: Antiochia; Reference: RIC IV Gordian III 213; Provenance: Ex collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket: "from father") and that of his father, Dr. Karl Blaschegg (1892-1951), Ex Leu Numismatic Winterthur Switzerland Obverse: Radiate and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind. The Inscription reads: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG for Imperator Gordianus Pius Felix Augustus; Reverse: Sol standing front, head to left, raising his right hand in salute and holding globe in his left. The Inscription reads: ORIENS AVG for Oriens Augusti (The rising sun of the emperor). Next: Sol please... 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted May 24, 2023 · Member Share Posted May 24, 2023 Well, since I finished photographing all my coins today, why not 19,8 mm, 2,86 g. Constantine I 306-337 AD, Ӕ Follis. Arles. 315-316 AD. IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. / SOLI INV-I-CTO COMITI, Sol standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding globe and raising right hand. S-F across fields. Mintmark SARL. RIC VII Arles 56 Next - Constantine I coin. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuckHard Posted May 24, 2023 · Member Share Posted May 24, 2023 (edited) Here's one that I ought to re-photograph sometime soon. Roman Empire306 to 337 ADIssued under Constantine IAE follis | 1.44 gramsObv: Bust rightRev: GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers with one standard between Update: I was inspired to take action Next: another fourth century small (sub 2g) bronze Edited May 24, 2023 by TuckHard 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted May 24, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted May 24, 2023 1 hour ago, TuckHard said: Next: another fourth century small (sub 2g) bronze Theodosius, AE4 - Cyzicus mint, 2nd officina DN THEODO SIVS P F AVG, draped and diademed bust of Theodosius right SALVS REI PVBLICAE, Victory walking left, dragging captive. Christogram in field, SMKB at exergue 1.41 gr Ref : Cohen #30, LRBC # 2569, Roman coins #4188v, RIC IX Cyzicus 26b Next : Cyzicus mint Q 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted May 24, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted May 24, 2023 41 minutes ago, Qcumbor said: Next : Cyzicus mint Licinius I AE Follis. AD 317-320. IMP LICINIVS AVG, laureate draped bust left holding mappa, orb and sceptre / IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG, Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on a globe and sceptre, wreath left, Γ right. Mintmark SMK 17mm, 2.57 gr. Cyzicus, RIC VII 9r NEXT: Victory on globe 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted May 24, 2023 · Member Share Posted May 24, 2023 17,5 mm, 3,54 g. Constantine I (306-337 AD) for Constantinus II Caesar. Ӕ Nummus. Treveri, c. 322. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate bust to left, wearing ornate trabea, holding Victory on globe in right hand and parazonium in left / BEATA TRANQVILLITAS, large globe on an altar inscribed VO/TIS/XX; three stars above, •STR• dot in exergue.RIC VII Treveri 382 Next - left facing bust 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted May 24, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted May 24, 2023 left facing bust Constantius II AE follis. D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left, globe in hand / FEL TEMP-REPARATIO, Emperor, bare-headed and in military dress standing, holding standard with chi-rho on banner in his right hand, resting left hand on shield, two bound captives wearing Phrygian helmets kneeling, leaning to the left before him, star in left field. Mintmark SMNS 21mm, 3.62gr. RIC Nicomedia 71 NEXT: Phrygian 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted May 24, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 ★ Annia Faustina ★Phrygia. Hierapolis. Annia Faustina AD 221. Bronze Æ 24 mm, 4,71 g. fine next: rare empress 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuckHard Posted May 25, 2023 · Member Share Posted May 25, 2023 6 hours, so here's a coin I found buried deep in my collection yesterday and had some help IDing. Roman Empire355 to 361 ADIssued under Julian II as CaesarAE follis | 1.54 grams | 15.6mm wide | 1.6mm thickObv: Bare-headed bust rightRev: SPES REIPVBLICE, emperor holding globe and spear Next: another poor quality LRB 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted May 25, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted May 25, 2023 15 minutes ago, TuckHard said: Next: another poor quality LRB The first ancient coin I ever owned: Constantine I, Roman Empire, AE 3, 321 AD, Rome mint. Obv: CONSTANTINVS AVG, head of Constantine I, laureate, r. Rev: D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG; VOT/XX within a laurel wreath; in exergue, RP. 20mm, 2.74g. Ref: RIC VII Rome 232. Next: Your first ancient coin 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted May 25, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted May 25, 2023 My first ancient coin NEXT: A coin from Jaz Numismatics 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted May 25, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted May 25, 2023 next: bronze RR 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted May 25, 2023 · Member Share Posted May 25, 2023 15 minutes ago, Ryro said: bronze RR Imperator Caesar Lucius Aelius Aurelius Commodus Augustus Reign: Marcus Aurelius; Mint: Tripolis ad Maeandrum, Lydia; Date: 177/180 AD; Nominal: Bronze Medallion; Material: AE; Diameter: 37mm; Weight: 23.53g; Reference: Yothr CRP.641.1a; Reference: RPC IV.2 17452 (this coin); RPC Online: https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/4/17452; Rare: Specimens 1 (0 in the core collections); Provenance: Savoca Numismatik Munich, Germany (Auction 133, Lot 193); Provenance: Comptoir des Monnaies Anciennes Lille, France; Pedigree: –; Special: Only known example, RPC Online Plate coin Obverse: Bare-headed bust of Commodus (youthful) wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right, seen from centre; Inscription: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ Λ ΑΥΡ ΚοΜΟΔΟϹ; Translation: Autokrator Kaisaros Lucios Aurelios Komodos; Translation: Imperator Caesar Lucius Aurelius Commodus; Reverse: Dionysus (youthful) standing, facing, head, right, placing hand on top of his head, being supported by Satyr; to left, panther jumping, left; Inscription: ΤΡΙΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ; Translation: Tripoleiton; Translation: City and People of Tripolis (ad Maeandrum) Next: another RR Bronze please... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted May 25, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted May 25, 2023 44 minutes ago, Prieure de Sion said: Imperator Caesar Lucius Aelius Aurelius Commodus Augustus Reign: Marcus Aurelius; Mint: Tripolis ad Maeandrum, Lydia; Date: 177/180 AD; Nominal: Bronze Medallion; Material: AE; Diameter: 37mm; Weight: 23.53g; Reference: Yothr CRP.641.1a; Reference: RPC IV.2 17452 (this coin); RPC Online: https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/4/17452; Rare: Specimens 1 (0 in the core collections); Provenance: Savoca Numismatik Munich, Germany (Auction 133, Lot 193); Provenance: Comptoir des Monnaies Anciennes Lille, France; Pedigree: –; Special: Only known example, RPC Online Plate coin Obverse: Bare-headed bust of Commodus (youthful) wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right, seen from centre; Inscription: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ Λ ΑΥΡ ΚοΜΟΔΟϹ; Translation: Autokrator Kaisaros Lucios Aurelios Komodos; Translation: Imperator Caesar Lucius Aurelius Commodus; Reverse: Dionysus (youthful) standing, facing, head, right, placing hand on top of his head, being supported by Satyr; to left, panther jumping, left; Inscription: ΤΡΙΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ; Translation: Tripoleiton; Translation: City and People of Tripolis (ad Maeandrum) Next: another RR Bronze please... I am pretty sure that by "RR," @Ryro meant Roman Republican like the coin he posted, not RR in the sense of being extremely rare like yours! So we're still looking for a Roman Republican bronze. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted May 25, 2023 · Member Share Posted May 25, 2023 6 minutes ago, DonnaML said: I am pretty sure that by "RR," Oh... 😂 I am a man - I need clear instructions and words! 😂 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted May 25, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted May 25, 2023 Republic Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus Semis, 128BCRome. Bronze, 23mm, 8.27g. Laureate head of Saturn right. Prow of galley right; CN. DOMI above, S, ROMA below (RRC 261/2). Next: Saturn 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted May 25, 2023 · Member Share Posted May 25, 2023 (edited) Bad post - replying to a message from 2 centuries ago Edited May 25, 2023 by ambr0zie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeady Posted May 25, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted May 25, 2023 Here's a Saturn. Gens: Memmia Moneyer: L. Memmius Galeria Coin: Silver Denarius ROMA - Laureate head of Saturn right; harpa to right D• - Venus driving biga right, holding sceptre and reins; above, Cupid flying left, holding wreath Exergue: L•MEMMI Mint: Rome (106 BC) Wt./Size/Axis: 3.87g / 18mm / 3h References: RSC 2a (Memmia) Sydenham 574a Crawford 313/1c RBW 1159 var Provenances: Ex. Berk BBS 179 (24-May-2012), lot 176 Acquisition: CNG Online auction E-auction 484 #645 27-Jan-2021 Next - Venus and/or Cupid 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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