Roman Collector Posted October 15, 2022 · Patron Share Posted October 15, 2022 Link: Felicitas Volusian as Augustus, AD 251-253. Roman orichalcum sestertius, 17.26 g, 27. 4 mm 10 h. Rome, AD 252. Obv: IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust, right. Rev: FELICITAS PVBLICA S C, Felicitas standing left, leaning on column, holding caduceus in right hand and transverse scepter in left hand. Refs: RIC 251a; Cohen 35; RCV 9786; Hunter 39. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted October 15, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 15, 2022 Link Volusian (also sestertius) Volusian AD 251-253. Rome Sestertius Æ 24 mm, 13,86 g IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG, bust of Volusian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right / IVNONI MARTIALI SC, round distyle temple, in which is seated Juno, front RIC IV Volusian 253a 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted October 15, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 15, 2022 Link Juno Faustina Minor AR-Denar, Rome Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right Rev.: IVNONI REGINAE, IVNONI REGINAE, Juno seated left on throne, holding patera and sceptre; to left, peacock standing left. Ag, 3.34 g, 18mm Ref.: RIC III 697, CRE 185 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted October 15, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 15, 2022 Link...Peacock Julia Mamaea. Augusta, 222-235 AD. AR Denarius (2,81 gm, 19mm). Rome mint. Struck 222 AD. Obverse: IVLIA MAMAEA AVG, bare headed, draped bust right. Reverse: IVNO CONS-E-RVATRIX, Juno standing slightly left, holding patera and scepter; to left, peacock standing left. RIC IV 343 (Severus Alexander); BMCRRE 43-5 (Severus Alexander); RSC 35. gVF. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted October 15, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 15, 2022 Link: Mamaea Julia Mamaea Æ-Sestertius, Rome Mint Obv.: IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA, draped bust right. Rev. FELICITAS PVBLICA / S - C, Felicitas standing left, legs crossed, holding caduceus and leaning on column. AE, 17.78g, 28.6mm Ref.: RIC 676, C21 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deinomenid Posted October 15, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 15, 2022 Link - draped bust SYRACUSE. Agathokles, 317 - 289 BC AE ø 24mm (9.01g). ca. 304 - 289 AD Obv.: ΣΟΤΕΙΡΑ, draped bust of Artemis Soteira with quiver r. Rev.: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΓΑΘΟΚΛΕΟΣ, winged thunderbolt. CNS II 142; HGC 2, 1537. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted October 15, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 15, 2022 Link Syracuse and thunderbolt as major design element on the reverse 13.62 g 24.5 mm SICILY, Syracuse. Timoleon and the Third Democracy. Æ Hemidrachm Timoleontic Symmachy coinage. 1st series, circa 344-339/8 BC. Laureate head of Zeus Eleutherios right / Upright thunderbolt; to right, eagle standing right. Castrizio Series I, 1γ; CNS 72; HGC 2, 1440. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted October 15, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 15, 2022 Link...Sicily, Syracuse. Sicily, Syracuse. Hieron II. 274-216 BC. Æ-Litra (19mm, 6.38g). Obverse..Diademed head of Poseidon left with border of dots. Reverse..ΙΕΡΩΝΟΣ, Ornate scroll decorated trident with lotiform shaft flanked by dolphins. Ref:for type SNG Cop 844-856. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapphnwn Posted October 15, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 15, 2022 (edited) Link Thunderbolt Antoninus Pius Ae Sestertius 142 AD Obv Head right laureate Rv Winged thunderbolt. RIC 618 23.63 grms 30 mm Photo by W. Hansen When I bought my first copy of Sear's Roman Coins and their Values I saw this coin as a line drawing. From that moment I decided I decided i wanted this type Eventually I got it as a unsold lot. LOOKS LIKE @SpaniardHAS BEAT ME TO IT I AM OUT OF SEQUENCE. Sorry Edited October 15, 2022 by kapphnwn 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted October 16, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 16, 2022 (edited) Link beard (works for Spaniard and kapphnwn) Lydia, Nakrasaionia Pseudo-autonomous issue Time of Trajan and Hadrian, 98-138 AD Obv.: EΠΙ CΤΡΑ - ΜΑΡ ΙΟΥΝΙΑΝΟΥ, bearded head of Herakles right Rev.: NAKRA-CITΩN; snake encircling omphalos AE, 16 mm, 2.8 g Ref.: SNG München 335, SNG Copenhagen 295, Lindgren III 496 Edited October 16, 2022 by shanxi 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennos Posted October 16, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 16, 2022 Link omphalos Greek Bruttium, Rhegion, c. 260-215 BC. Æ Pentonkia (27mm, 10.54g). Bust of Artemis r., bow and quiver behind. R/ ΡHΓINΩN, Apollo seated l. on omphalos. HNItaly 2552. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edessa Posted October 16, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 16, 2022 Link: Bruttium, Rhegion Bruttium, Rhegion. Circa 425-420 BC. AR Hemidrachm (10mm, 0.69g, 9h). Obv: Facing lion’s scalp, dotted border. Rev: PH between olive twig; dotted border. Ref: HN Italy 2492; HGC 1, 1653; SNG Copenhagen 1936; SNG ANS 670-674. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted October 17, 2022 · Patron Share Posted October 17, 2022 Link: dotted border. Faustina II, AD 147-175. Roman orichalcum sestertius, 28.83 g, 32.5 mm, 12 h. Rome, AD 162-164. Obv: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust, right, wearing two strands of pearls (Beckmann Type 7 hairstyle). Rev: CERES S C, Ceres seated left on cista, holding corn-ears and poppy in raised right hand and short, transverse torch in left hand. Refs: RIC 1623; BMC 895n.; Cohen 39; MIR 2-6/10b; RCV –. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted October 17, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 17, 2022 Lots of dots 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted October 17, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 17, 2022 Link: gorgoneion Parion, Mysia Hemidrachm 4th century BC Obv.: Facing gorgoneion surrounded by snakes Rev.: ΠΑ / ΡΙ, Bull standing left, head reverted. star below Ag, 13mm, 2.41g Ref.: SNG von Aulock 1322 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted October 17, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 17, 2022 Link bull Moesia, Viminacium, Gordian III. Issue AN IIII = year 4; Dating AD 242/3 Obverse inscription IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Obverse design radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, r., seen from rear Reverse inscription P M S COL VIM, AN IIII Reverse design Moesia standing l.; at l., bull standing r.; at r., lion standing l. RPC VII.2, 30 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor kirispupis Posted October 17, 2022 · Benefactor Author Benefactor Share Posted October 17, 2022 Link: bull Bithynia, Myrleia 4th-3rd centuries BCE Æ 14.5mm, 4.91g, 7h Helmeted head of Athena r. R/ Bull standing r. head lowered and slightly facing; monogram below HGC 7, – Ex London Ancient Coins 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edessa Posted October 17, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 17, 2022 Link Bithynia Bull. Bithynia. Calchedon. Circa 367/6-340 BC. AR Trihemiobol (11mm, 1.24g) Obv: ΚΑ; Bull standing left on grain ear. Rev: Mill-sail incuse. Ref: Hoover HGC 7, 519; SNG BMC Black Sea 124; SNG von Aulock 485. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted October 18, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted October 18, 2022 (edited) UNO => Bull and/or incuse punch Bithynia, Kalchedon AR Siglos c. 340-320 BC Diameter: 17 mm Weight: 5.31 grams Obverse: KALC (KALX) Kalchedon/Calchedon? … Bull standing on corn ear Reverse: “millsail" incuse Reference: SNG Cop 348 Other: Comes with old CNG tag that describes it as good VF. Banker's mark on both sides. Nice grey toning. An attractive piece Ex-stevex6 Edited October 18, 2022 by Steve 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted October 18, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted October 18, 2022 Link: grain ear (which I believe is the same thing as a "corn ear" as that term is used in British English!) Antoninus Pius AV aureus with reverse depicting Ceres (representing the emperor's daughter Faustina II) holding two grain ears, with Proserpina holding a pomegranate. 7 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted October 18, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 18, 2022 Link: Ceres + Faustina II Faustina Minor AR-Denar, Rome Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right Rev.: CERES, Ceres, veiled, seated left on cista, holding two corn ears and torch Ag, 3.16g, 18mm Ref.: CRE-I 160 [R] 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor kirispupis Posted October 18, 2022 · Benefactor Author Benefactor Share Posted October 18, 2022 Link: corn ears Numerian BI Antoninianus Ticinum, AD 283-284 3.38g, 23mm, 12h IMP NVMERIANVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / PROVIDENT AVGG, Providentia standing to left, holding corn-ears over modius and sceptre; VIXXI in exergue. RIC V.2 447 Ex Roma 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted October 18, 2022 · Patron Share Posted October 18, 2022 Link: Numerian. Numerian, Augustus AD 283-284. Roman billon Antoninianus, 4.09 g, 20 mm. Cyzicus, Feb/Mar 283-Nov 284. Obv: IMP C NVMERIANVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: CLEMENTIA TEMP, Numerian standing right, holding short scepter and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing left, holding scepter; officina mark B in field; in exergue, XXI. Refs: RIC 463; Cohen 8; RCV 12243. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted October 18, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 18, 2022 Link CLEMENTIA TEMP and same reverse design Probus AD 276-282. Antioch Antoninianus Æ 22 mm., 2,86 g. RIC V Probus 922 Date Range: AD 276 - AD 282 IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right CLEMENTIA TEMP Probus, standing right, holding sceptre, receiving Victory set on globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre MintMark: A//XXI 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted October 18, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 18, 2022 (edited) Link Probus: Probus Egypt, Alexandria Billon Tetradrachm Obv.: K M AYP ΠΡΟΒΟC CEB, Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev.: LΔ, year 4, 278-279, Tyche standing left, rudder in right, cornucopia in left. Billon, 7.78g, 20mm Ref.: Geissen 3141-43, Kampmann/Ganschow 112.21 (don't worry about the bright green areas. I removed them and the coin is stable for years now) Edited October 18, 2022 by shanxi 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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