shanxi Posted October 9, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 9, 2022 Oops Next: uncommon divinity 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted October 9, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 9, 2022 18 minutes ago, shanxi said: Next: uncommon divinity Sucellus... Britannia, Trinovantes & Catuvellauni. Cunobelin. Circa 9-41 AD. AE Unit (2.437 g, 14mm). Obv: Winged head left, CVNO in front, BELIN behind. Rev: Metal worker, presumably the smith god known as Sucellus in parts of Gaul, sitting on a solid seat with a detached upright back, holding an L-shaped hammer in his right hand, left hand holding a metal bowl, there is always a distinct bun of hair behind the smith's head, TASCIO (Tascionus his father) behind, beaded border. Van Arsdell 2097; ABC 2969; SCBC 342. Hobbs 1972-83;..VF. Next.....Vulcan. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted October 9, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted October 9, 2022 Roman Republic, L. Aurelius Cotta*, AR serrate Denarius, 105 BCE, Rome Mint. Obv. Draped bust of Vulcan right, wearing conical cap (pileus) bound with laurel wreath, tongs behind shoulder with * [= XVI; mark of value] above; beneath chin, control mark “D” with single pellet below**; all within myrtle-wreath / Rev. Eagle standing three-quarters right on thunderbolt with wings spread and head left; in exergue, L • COT; laurel-wreath around.*** Crawford 314/1b, RSC I Aurelia 21 (ill.); BMCRR 1296, Sydenham 577, Sear RCV I 191 (ill.). 19 mm., 3.74 g. Purchased from Ken Dorney June 2021; with old coin ticket from 1950s/1960s [with Sydenham number but not Crawford]. [Footnotes omitted.] Next, another coin depicting at least one pileus or conical cap. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted October 10, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 10, 2022 (edited) Colchis, Dioscurias Late 2nd century BC Obv.: Caps of the Dioscuri surmounted by two stars Rev.: ΔIOΣKOYPIΔOΣ around Thyrsos AE, 1.45g, 13.6mm Ref.: SNG Stancomb 638, SNG BM 1021, SNG Cop. 102 Next: Thyrsos Edited October 10, 2022 by shanxi 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted October 10, 2022 · Patron Share Posted October 10, 2022 Julia Domna, AD 193-217. Roman provincial Æ tetrassarion, 13.76 g, 26 mm. Moesia Inferior, Nicopolis ad Istrum; Legate Aurelius Gallus, AD 201-204. Obv: ΙΟVΛΙΑ ΔΟ-ΜΝΑ CΕΒΑ, bare-headed and draped bust, right. Rev: VΠ ΑVΡ ΓΑΛΛΟV-ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ | ΠΡΟC ΙCΤΡΟ, Dionysos standing left, naked except for boots, holding bunch of grapes and thyrsos, panther at foot left. Refs: AMNG I 1456; Varbanov 2897; H&J, Nikopolis 8.17.8.1 corr. (rev. legend); Mionnet Sup. 2, p. 134, 457 and pl. III, no 6. Next: Nicopolis ad Istrum. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted October 10, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted October 10, 2022 (edited) Macrinus Æ26, Nicopolis ad Istrum, Moesia Inferior, AD 217-218. Under Marcus Claudius Agrippa, consular legate. Obv. Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from front, with aegis on left shoulder (snake protruding, representing Medusa’s hair) and head of Medusa on breastplate of cuirass, AV K OΠΠEΛ CEV - H MAKΡINOC / Rev. the emperor driving triumphal quadriga (decorated with image of Victory) to right, holding reins and transverse sceptre in left hand, raising right hand in salute; Virtus or soldier preceding, stepping right before the horses with head reverted to left and holding vexillum over shoulder; above, trophy of arms between two seated captives; VΠ AΓΡIΠΠA NIKOΠOΛ around from 8:00; in exergue in two lines, ITΩN ΠΡ OC | ICTΡΩ. 10.38g, 26mm, 6h. Pick, AMNG I/I 1712 (at p. 440) & Pl. XIX nr. 16 [rev. die match] [Pick, Behrendt, Die antiken Münzen von Dacien und Moesien, Die antiken Münzen Nord-Griechenlands Vol. I/I (Berlin, 1898) (6 specimens)]; Corpus Nummorum Online 26655 [see https://www.corpus-nummorum.eu/CN_26655]; Varbanov I 3405 (var. obv. legend) [Ivan Varbanov, Greek Imperial Coins And Their Values, Volume I: Dacia, Moesia Superior & Moesia Inferior (English Edition) (Bourgas, Bulgaria, 2005)]; Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov 8.23.34.2 [Hristova, H., H.-J. Hoeft, & G. Jekov, The Coins of Moesia Inferior 1st - 3rd c. AD: Nicopolis ad Istrum (Blagoevgrad, 2015)]. “Near Extremely Fine; beautiful olive green patina. Very Rare.” [39 examples on ACSearch, inclusive of duplicates.] Purchased from Harlan J. Berk, Ltd., 2220th Buy or Bid Sale, June 2022, Lot 334; ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., Auction XX, 29 Oct. 2020, Lot 384 (acquired from Leu Numismatik AG); ex Helios Numismatik, Auction 8, 13 October 2012, lot 337 (ex European collection, formed before 2005). [Video of coin at https://www.hjbltd.com/#!/inventory/item-detail/ancient-coins/100313?fromBbs=220th Buy Or Bid Sale.] Next, another Roman coin depicting an emperor in a quadriga -- whether of horses or any other animal. Edited October 10, 2022 by DonnaML 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuckHard Posted October 11, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 11, 2022 6 hours Pontus, AmisosIssued anonymously, probably during the reign of Mithridates VIAmisos Mintc. 85 to 65 BCAE | 7.48 grams | 21mm wideObv: Aegis facing frontRev: Nike walking right holding palm, AMI-ΣOYRef: SNG-BMC Black Sea#1182 Next: more first century coinage 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavius Posted October 11, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 11, 2022 1st century - denarius of Caligula with Augustus on reverse. next - more first century... 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted October 11, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 11, 2022 22 minutes ago, Octavius said: next - more first century... Claudius, Dupondius TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, head left CERES AVGVSTA, Ceres, veiled and draped, seated left on ornamental throne, holding two corn-ears and a long torch, S C in exergue. 11,20 gr Ref : RCV # 1855, RIC # 94 Next : Ceres Q 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted October 11, 2022 · Patron Share Posted October 11, 2022 Faustina I, AD 138-140. Roman orichalcum sestertius, 28.15 g, 32.5 mm, 11 h. Rome, AD 160-161. Obv: DIVA FAVSTINA, bare-headed and draped bust, right. Rev: CERES, Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and long torch. Refs: RIC 1128; BMCRE 1526-27; Cohen 137; Strack 1273; RCV –. Next: Faustina the Elder. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy_collector Posted October 11, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 11, 2022 (edited) Next: Another Faustina the Elder denarius Edited October 11, 2022 by happy_collector 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted October 11, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 11, 2022 2 hours ago, happy_collector said: Next: Another Faustina the Elder denarius Diva Faustina Sr, AR Denarius, Rome Mint, 18mm, 3.08 grams. DIVA-FAVSTINA, draped bust right AETER-NITAS, Aeternitas, standing front, facing left, holding globe, veil billowing out around her head and behind her. RIC 351, RSC 32, BMC 373 Next..More Faustina I 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted October 11, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 11, 2022 Lydia, Hierocaesarea Faustina I Obv: ΦΑVСΤЄΙΝΑ СЄΒΑСΤΗ, Draped bust right. Rev: IЄPOKAICAPЄΩN, Artemis standing right, drawing bow; behind, stag standing right. AE, 5.91g, 22mm Ref.: RPC IV.2 online 1269-7 - This coin Ex Plankenhorn Collection Next: Lydia 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted October 11, 2022 · Patron Share Posted October 11, 2022 Here's another Faustina I from Lydia. Faustina I, AD 138-140. Roman provincial Æ 20.6 mm, 4.46 g, 6 h. Lydia, Sardis, AD 138-140. Obv: ΦΑVϹΤΙΝΑ ϹΕΒΑϹΗ, bare-headed and draped bust of Faustina I, right. Rev: ϹΑΡΔ-Ι-ΑΝΩΝ, Aphrodite standing left, holding apple and scepter. Refs: RPC IV.2, 1427 (temporary); BMC 22.258, 140; SNG von Aulock 3153; SNG France 1240. Next: Aphrodite or Venus with an apple. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted October 11, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 11, 2022 Julia Domna AR Denarius. Rome Mint 196-211 AD. Obverse: IVLIA AVGVSTA, draped bust right. Reverse: VENVS FELIX, Venus standing facing, head left, holding apple in right hand and drawing drapery from shoulder. RIC IV: 580, RSC III 198 Size: 18mm, 2.63g. Next - first denarius you ever added in your collection with an empress portrait. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted October 11, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 11, 2022 (edited) 15 minutes ago, ambr0zie said: Next - first denarius you ever added in your collection with an empress portrait. probably this one Faustina Senior Denarius after 141 Obv.: DIVA FAVSTINA, veiled bust right Rev.: AETERNITAS, Fortuna standing left, holding globe and rudder Ag, 3.43g, 18.6mm Ref.: RIC 348b, C 6, RCV 4577, CRE 97 [R] Next: Fortuna Edited October 11, 2022 by shanxi 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Phil Davis Posted October 11, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted October 11, 2022 Six hours... Next: Terminal figure or terminal bust 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayAg47 Posted October 12, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 12, 2022 6hrs, Next, a fourree gap filler 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted October 13, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 13, 2022 18h, a fourrée but not gap filler Vespasian, Caduceus Denarius subaeratus Obv.: laureate head left, CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG Rev.: winged caduceus, PON MAX TRP COS V AE/AR, 2.82 g, 19 mm Ref.: "RIC 75 var. (legend, bust) Next: bust left 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted October 13, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 13, 2022 12 minutes ago, shanxi said: Next: bust left 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....Bust left. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuckHard Posted October 13, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 13, 2022 Troas, Alexandreiac. 302 to 301 BCAE11 | 0.98g | 10.7mm wideObv: Laureate head of Apollo leftRev: Horse grazing left, AΛE aboveRef: SNG Cop 83-6 Next: more horse coinage 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edessa Posted October 13, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 13, 2022 ISLAMIC, Seljuks of Rum. Probably Kay Khusraw I, second reign, AH 601-608 / AD 1205-1211. Brokage AE Fals (19mm, 2.9g). Obv: Rider on horseback to right, holding sword upwards in his right hand; to left and right, star. Rev: Incuse of same. Next: Brokage. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuckHard Posted October 14, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 14, 2022 6 hours Safavid Dynasty of PersiaIssued under Abbas I, considered one of the greatest rulers in Iranian historyQazvin Mint1596 to 1629 ADAR Abbasi | 7.62 grams | 20mm wideRef: Zeno#262650 Next: more Arabic legends 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted October 14, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 14, 2022 (edited) Ruler: Rashidin Khan Obv: Arabic: Sayyid Ghazi Rashidin Khan Rev: Arabic: Dhurb Dar-As-Sultanate of Kucha Value: 2 Material: Copper, 3.9g, 25mm Ref.: Dai D32 (8-17) Next: Coin with a hole Edited October 14, 2022 by shanxi 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuckHard Posted October 14, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 14, 2022 Palembang Sultanate of SumatraIssued anonymouslyc. 1658 to 1710 ADTin pitis | 0.54 grams | 19mm wide Obv: Alamat Sultan in Arabic script arranged in four segments as found on cash coins Rev: Blank (uniface)Ref: R#18, Zeno#293079 Next: More holed coinage 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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