John Conduitt Posted June 7, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted June 7, 2023 Saxon Series X Type 31 Wodan Monster Sceatta, 740-800British style. Silver, 12mm, 1.17g. 'Wodan' head facing, pellet above, short cross pommée to left and right; all in pelleted circle. Fantastic creature left, head right, with tail towards head (S 797). Found central north Norfolk. Next: fantastic creature. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted June 7, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted June 7, 2023 Perhaps too tricky. 🤣Eadberht Class Di Series Y Secondary Sceat, 737-758York. Silver, 1.00g. Fantastic animal left, cross under tail and triquetra below. Large cross in centre; .EOTBEREhTVF (S 847).Next: dragons 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted June 7, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted June 7, 2023 NEXT: More dragons 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted June 7, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted June 7, 2023 Another St George killing the dragon...Catherine II the Great Five Kopeks, 1781Ekaterinburg. Copper, 42mm, 58.68g. Crowned monogram of Ekaterina II divides date within wreath. Crowned double-headed eagle (Eagle of 1780-1787) with St George and dragon in centre, Е М, Five Kopecks. Edge: Reticulated (Bit 632).Next: big copper 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeady Posted June 7, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted June 7, 2023 Here's a big medal of Pius IX (year 6) with a bridge on the reverse. Issued By: Pius IX Type: Commemorative Details: PIVS IX PONT MAX ANNO VI - Bust of Pius IX right ALBANO ET ARICCIA PONTE CONJVNCTIS MDCCCLI - View of the bridge of Ariccia Designer: G. Cerbara Shape: Round. Mint: (1851) Wt./Size/Axis: 39.3g / 43mm / - References: Bart. E. 851 Acquisition: Artemide Aste Online auction Asta 61E #1101 8-Jan-2023 Next - a bridge on a coin. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted June 7, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 7, 2023 (edited) Regensburg [Ratisbon] (then a Free Imperial City), AR City View Thaler 1754. Obv. Francis I (Holy Roman Emperor) / Rev. View of Regensburg, including a bridge. Davenport 2618. Next, another coin or medal showing a view of a city. Edited June 7, 2023 by DonnaML 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edessa Posted June 8, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted June 8, 2023 "Priam of Troy" copper Medal ND (1538-1564 Later Cast) Fine, Attwood-941, Pollard-420. 38mm. 38.87gm. By Alessandro Cesati. Priam diademed and draped bust right / City of Troy besieged by Greek soldiers. From the Historical Scholar Collection. Ex Heritage, Jan 2023. Next: Trojan War 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted June 8, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted June 8, 2023 Here's Ajax the lesser crouched and ready for action during the war: Next: a coin type that you had to get once you came across it 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted June 8, 2023 · Patron Share Posted June 8, 2023 When I saw this lion quadriga reverse, I knew I had to get one!! Julia Domna, AD 193-217. Roman AR denarius, 3.30 g, 19 mm, 6 h. Rome, 21st emission, AD 205. Obv: IVLIA AVGVSTA, bare-headed and draped bust, right. Rev: MATER AVGG, Julia Domna, as Cybele, seated left in quadriga of lions and holding branch in her right hand. Refs: RIC 562; BMCRE 48; Cohen/RSC 117; RCV 6592; Hill 759; CRE 354. Next: Cybele 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted June 8, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 8, 2023 14 hours ago, Roman Collector said: When I saw this lion quadriga reverse, I knew I had to get one!! I feel exactly the same way about this wonderful type, and have been keeping my eye out for another one for several years now. Unfortunately, the only one I've noticed is a specimen available from Shanna Schmidt for the bargain price of $975 -- it's been on my watch list on VCoins for the last 2 1/2 years, but I can't bring myself to spend that much! Here's Cybele, showing the traces of some unfortunate skin condition: 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.” Next: Another turreted head, i.e., wearing a "mural" crown. 5 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Phil Davis Posted June 9, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 9, 2023 M. Plaetorius M.f. Caestianus, Crawford 409/2, 67 BC. Obv: Bust of Cybele r.; forepart of lion behind, globe below chin. Rev: Curule chair; apex in l. field. Next: Another apex. 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwin Posted June 9, 2023 · Member Share Posted June 9, 2023 JULIUS CAESAR, denarius Cr 443/1 - C 49 Elephant advancing right. CAESAR Emblems of the Pontificate Next: Elephant 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted June 9, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted June 9, 2023 Antoninus Pius, Rome 148-149 CE Obverse, Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII Translation: Antoninus Augustus Pius, Pater Patriae, Tribunicia Potestate Duoecima. Antoninus Pius, emperor (Augustus) father of the nation, holder of tribunician power for the twelfth time. Reverse, Elephant, sometimes cuirassed, walking right. MVNIFICENTIA AVG COS IIII S C Translation: Munificentia Augusti. Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum. Munificence (generosity) of the emperor. Consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate. 9.41g, 26/29 mm. RIC III. 862a. SEAR 4308. COHEN 565. NEXT: Munificentia 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted June 9, 2023 · Member Share Posted June 9, 2023 It is a MVNIFICENTIA reverse legend although not visible Septimius Severus, AD 193-211. Silver Denarius, Rome mint, 197. Obv.: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIIII, laureate head right / Rev.: MVNIFICENTIA AVG, elephant, cuirassed, advancing right. RIC 100; BMCRE 168; RSC 349 Next - another large animal on a coin 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edessa Posted June 9, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted June 9, 2023 Crocodile. Roman Gaul, Nemausus. Augustus, with Agrippa, 27 BC-AD 14. Æ Dupondius (27mm, 12.68g, 1h). Struck circa AD 10-14. Obv: IMP//DIVI F/P-P; Heads of Agrippa left, wearing rostral crown and laurel wreath and Augustus right, wearing laurel wreath, back to back. Rev: COL NEM, Crocodile right chained to palm frond with short fronds; wreath with long ties above, palms fronds below. Ref: RPC I 525; RIC I 159-61; SNG Cop 700-1. Good Very Fine, strong detail, dark patina. Ex HD Rauch, 1996. Next: Another dual portrait. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted June 9, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 9, 2023 (edited) Gordian III with wife Tranquillina, AE 26 mm., 241-244 AD, Thracia, Anchialus [Pomorie, Bulgaria]. Obv. Confronted busts of Gordian III right, laureate, draped and cuirassed, and Tranquillina left, draped and wearing stephane; ΑVT Κ M ANT / ΓOPΔIANOC AVΓ clockwise around; CEB TPAN // KVΛΛINA in exergue; border of dots/ Rev. Apollo standing left, holding patera in right hand; left arm resting on column; ΟΥΛΠΙΑΝωΝ / ΑΓXΙΑΛEωΝ clockwise around; border of dots. RPC [Roman Provincial Coinage] Online VII.2 48961; Moushmov 2939 [H. Moushmov, Ancient Coins of the Balkan Peninsula (1912)], Varbanov II 668 [Ivan Varbanov, Greek Imperial Coins And Their Values, Vol. II, Thrace (from Abdera to Pautalia) (English Edition) (Bourgas, Bulgaria 2005)], AMNG II 656 [F. Münzer & M. Strack, Die antiken Münzen von Thrakien, Die antiken Münzen Nord-Griechenlands Vol. II (Berlin, 1912)]. 26 mm., 11.91 g. One doesn't often see Apollo portrayed as an ultra-masculine bodybuilder type! Next, another Apollo on a Roman Provincial coin. Edit: or a Roman Imperial coin! Edited June 9, 2023 by DonnaML 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted June 10, 2023 · Patron Share Posted June 10, 2023 Gordian III (238-244 CE) with wife Tranquillina (241-244 CE). Roman provincial AE 25.8 mm, 11.44 g. Thrace, Mesembria, 241-244 CE. Obv: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC ΑVΓ CΕΒ-ΤΡΑΝΚVΛΛΙΝ, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian and draped bust of Tranquillina, wearing stephane, confronted. Rev: ΜΕCΑΜΒΡΙΑΝΩΝ, Apollo Musagetes in long robe, standing left, holding plectrum in outstretched right hand and resting left on lyre set on column. Refs: RPC VII.2, 1226; BMC 3.133,15; Moushmov 3998; Varbanov 4175-4176. Next: More Apollo. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwin Posted June 10, 2023 · Member Share Posted June 10, 2023 GORDIAN III, denarius Rome, 241 S 8679 - C 238 - RIC 114 IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Laureate bust right. PM TR P III COS II PP, Apollo seated left, holding branch and resting elbow on lyre. Next: Tranquillina (alone) 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted June 10, 2023 · Patron Share Posted June 10, 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: RPC VII.2, 1057; Moushmov 3757; Jurukova, Deultum 408, 421; Draganov, Deultum 1499–1503. Next: Marsyas. Edited June 10, 2023 by Roman Collector Update attribution information 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted June 10, 2023 · Member Share Posted June 10, 2023 8 hours ago, Alwin said: GORDIAN III, denarius Rome, 241 S 8679 - C 238 - RIC 114 IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Laureate bust right. PM TR P III COS II PP, Apollo seated left, holding branch and resting elbow on lyre. Next: Tranquillina (alone) Wow... what a fantastic condition! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted June 10, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 10, 2023 Roman Republic, Lucius Marcius Censorinus, AR Denarius, 82 BCE. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right, traces of control mark (unidentifiable) behind / Rev. The satyr Marsyas standing left, gazing upwards, raising right hand and holding wineskin over left shoulder; tall column behind him, surmounted by statue of draped figure (Minerva [RSC] or Victory [Crawford]); L. CENSOR downwards before him. Crawford 363/1d, RSC I Marcia 24, Sear RCV I 281 (ill.), BMCRR 2657. 18 mm, 3.80 g, 5 h. [The coin refers to the legend of the satyr Marsyas challenging Apollo to a flute-playing contest. As the winner, Apollo got to choose the punishment for the loser -- namely, skinning Marsyas alive. Traditionally, the gens Marcia was descended from Marsyas; hence the reference.] Next, a satyr. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted June 11, 2023 · Member Share Posted June 11, 2023 19 hours ago, DonnaML said: Next, a satyr. 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; Online: https://yothr.me/crp/yothr-crp-641-1a-commodus-tripolis-dionysus/ 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; 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: a Roman province bronze larger than my specimen (37mm)... 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeady Posted June 11, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted June 11, 2023 Ruler: Severus Alexander (Augustus) Region, City: Mysia, Cyzicus Coin: Bronze Medallion ΑVΚ Μ ΑVΡ CΕVΗΡΟC ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟCΑ/ - Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right ΕΠΙC ΤΡΑ ΑVΡΑΡΙΣΤΙΑΔΟV ΚV / ΖΙΚΗΝΕ / ΟΚΟΡ - The Emperor on horse galloping right, right hand raised Mint: (222-235 AD) Wt./Size/Axis: 29.19g / 41mm / - References: BMC 263 RPC VI, 3797 Acquisition: Naville Numismatics Online Auction NN Live Auction 22 #229 1-May-2016 Notes: Jun 11, 23 - https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coin/262747 (this coin) Next - figure on horseback 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted June 11, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted June 11, 2023 Sertorian War 80 - 72 BCE, time of Sulla Another helmeted rider 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted June 11, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted June 11, 2023 38 minutes ago, expat said: Another helmeted rider Syracuse Hieron II 275-216 BC - Bronze unit Anepigraph - Laureate head of Hieron left Horseman prancing right with spear in hand. At exergue, IEPWN 18.23 gr, 27 mm Ref : Sear # 1222 Next : another terrible picture of an otherwise nice coin 😄 Q 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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