Benefactor kirispupis Posted October 21, 2022 · Benefactor Author Benefactor Share Posted October 21, 2022 Link: green stuff Alexander, King of the Molossians Epirus, 342-330 BCE; c. 334-332 BCE AE 15.5-16.5mm, 3.57g Obv: Eagle standing r. between tripod and laurel spray. Rx: ΑΛΕΞA /ΤΟΥ ΝΕ above and below thunderbolt; all within wreath. BM-6, SNG Cop-90, Sear-1987. Ex Mark Gibbons Collection Ex Harlan J Berk 11 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted October 21, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 21, 2022 Link: thunderbolt Faustina II Asia Minor, Cilicia, Olba Obv.: ΦΑVСΤΙΝΑ СЄΒΑСΤΗ. Draped bust right, wearing stephane; countermark: thunderbolt Rev.: ΟΛΒƐΩΝ, winged thunderbolt Ag, 9.00g, 25mm Ref.: Staffieri, Olba 52, BMC 25 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted October 21, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 21, 2022 Link Faustina II Provincial. Thrace, Hadrianopolis, AD 161-176. 21 mm 6,6 g ΦΑVϹΤΕΙΝΑ ϹΕΒΑϹΤΗ, draped bust r / ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ, Tyche standing, l., wearing kalathos, holding rudder and cornucopia RPC IV.1, 3917 (temporary) 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted October 21, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted October 21, 2022 (edited) UNO => Rudder Antoninus Pius Sestertiu Date: 144 ADDiameter: 30 mmWeight: 20.4 gramsObverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III - Laureate bust of Antoninus Pius.Reverse: DES IIII - Salus holding rudder and patera, feeding snake entwined on altar.References: RIC 122, 749 Ex-stevex6 Edited October 21, 2022 by Steve 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulla80 Posted October 21, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 21, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Steve said: Link Antoninus Pius Bithynia, Nicomedia, Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161, AE18, 3.2gObv: ANTΩΝ ΚΑΙCΑΡ CEB, bareheaded and draped bust right.Rev: DHMHT NEIKO, Demeter standing left, holding grain ears and scepter.Ref: RPC online 5588. Edited October 21, 2022 by Sulla80 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor kirispupis Posted October 21, 2022 · Benefactor Author Benefactor Share Posted October 21, 2022 Link: Bithynia Kings of Bithynia. Prusias II AE Unit 20.5mm 6.41g 12h c. 180-150 BCE Laffaille430 var. - Cop.- - Aulock6886 var. - RG.26 - BMC.- - HGCS. 7/629 0avers : Buste imberbe, juvénile et drapé de Dionysos (Bacchus) à droite, couronné de feuilles de vigne. 0revers : Le Centaure Chiron à droite, la tête de face, jouant de la lyre, sa tunique flottant derrière. Ex CGB 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted October 22, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted October 22, 2022 Link: centaur. Here are two centaurs from the Gallienus Zoo Series, plus one from his Legionary Series. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted October 22, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 22, 2022 Link: Gallienus Gallienus Billon-Antoninian, Mediolanum Obv.: GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate head right. Rev.: INDVLG AVG, Spes walking left, holding flower and raising robe, P in left field Billon, 3.41g, 20.6x20.9mm Ref.: RIC 485, Göbl 1197c 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted October 22, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 22, 2022 Link Spes Saloninus AD 256. Samosata Billon Antoninianus 23 mm, 4,09 g SALON VALERIANVS NOB CAES, bust of Saloninus, radiate, draped, right / SPES PVBLICA, Spes, draped, presenting flower to Saloninus with right hand and holding skirt with left hand; Saloninus in military attire and holding spear RIC V Saloninus 36, RSC 95 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted October 22, 2022 · Patron Share Posted October 22, 2022 Link: Samosata.Julia Iotape, Queen of Commagene AD 38 - 72AE diassarion, 23.4 mm, 13.64 g, 12 hSyria, Commagene, Samosata mintObv: ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑ ΙΩΤΑΠΗ ΦΙΛΑ∆ΕΛΦΟΣ, diademed and draped bust of Iotape, right; countermark: anchor?Rev: ΚΟΜΜΑΓ−ΗИΩИ, scorpion and inscription all within laurel wreathRefs: Lindgren-Kovacs 1887; RPC I 3858; BMC Galatia p. 109, 4; Nercessian AC --; SNG Cop VII 5; similar to Sear GIC 5514 (which has lunate sigmas in the inscription). 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted October 22, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 22, 2022 Link Commagene Philippus II Samosata, Commagene, Syria August 247 - late 249 A.D Obv.: AVTOK K M IOVAI ΦIΛIΠΠOC CEB / laureate draped and cuirassed bust right Rev.: ΦΛ CAMOCATEωN MHTΡKOM / Tyche seated left, river god below Butcher 32 , BMC 64 AE, 13.62g, 28.8mm 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maridvnvm Posted October 22, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 22, 2022 Link - Philip II Philip II Antoninianus Obv:- IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, Radiate bust right, seen from the rear Rev:- AEQVITAS AVGG, Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopia Minted in Antioch Reference:– RIC 240(a)var. RSC 1 var. Bland 61 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted October 22, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 22, 2022 Link..Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopia. Trajan ar Denarius 98-117AD 20mm/2.66gr (Minted 103-111AD) Obverse-IMPTRAIANO AVG GER DAC PMTRP laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder Reverse-COS VPPS PQR OPTIMO PRINC Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC II# 118 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted October 22, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 22, 2022 Link Trajan denarius Trajan AD 98-117. Rome Denarius AR 19 mm., 2,68 g. C Trajan AR Denarius. Rome, circa AD 112-114. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, laureate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder / SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Pietas standing left, sprinkling incense over lighted altar to left and holding sceptre. RIC 262; BMCRE 481; RSC 201. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulla80 Posted October 22, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 22, 2022 Link: Trajan: Egypt, Alexandria, Trajan, AD 98-117, Æ Drachm, Dated RY 12 (AD 108/109) Obv: Laureate and draped bust right Rev: Nilus reclining left, holding reed and cornucopia from which emerges a small genius holding wreath; crocodile below Nilus; L IB (date) in exergue Ref: Köln 508; Dattari (Savio) 983 (this coin) & 7123; K&G 27.173; RPC III 4313.1; Emmett 550.12 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted October 22, 2022 · Patron Share Posted October 22, 2022 (edited) Link: A year 12 coin from Alexandria. Faustina Jr, AD 161-175. Billon Tetradrachm, 13.82 g, 23.2 mm. Alexandria, AD 148/9. Obv: ΦΑΥCΤΙΝΑ CЄΒΑCΤΗ, pearl-diademed and draped bust, right. Rev: L ΔⲰΔЄΚΑΤΟΥ (regnal year 12 of Antoninus Pius), Dikaiosyne seated left, holding scales and cornucopiae. Refs: Köln 1944; Dattari 3238; BMC 1317; Emmett 1938. Edited October 22, 2022 by Roman Collector 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted October 22, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted October 22, 2022 (edited) UNO => Faustina-II (Junior) Faustina Junior. Augusta, AR Denarius Struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, AD 161-164 AD 147-175 Rome mint Diameter: 18 mm Weight: 3.35 grams Obverse: Draped bust right, wearing stephane Reverse: Draped and ornamented throne on which are two infant boys Reference: RIC III 712 (Aurelius); MIR 18, 27-4b Diad.; RSC 191 Other: 12h … sweetly toned Ex-stevex6 … From the Dr. George Spradling Collection Edited October 22, 2022 by Steve 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted October 22, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted October 22, 2022 (edited) UNO => ummm, the mention of Mr. Lucius Verus Lucius Verus AE Sestertius 164 AD Diameter: 33 mm Weight: 26.69 grams Obverse: L AVREL VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS, laureate head right Reverse: TR P IIII IMP II COS II S-C, Victory standing right, placing a shield inscribed VIC/AVG in two lines on palm Reference: RIC 1396, Cohen 249 Other: Nice portrait ... cool back-lighting/toning Ex-stevex6 Edited October 22, 2022 by Steve 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted October 22, 2022 · Patron Share Posted October 22, 2022 Link: Victory on an Antonine sestertius. Marcus Aurelius, AD 161-180. Roman orichalcum sestertius, 24.15 g, 31.0 mm, 11 h. Rome, AD 166-167. Obv: M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, head of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, right. Rev: TR POT XXI IMP IIII COS III S C, Victory advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand over left shoulder. Refs: RIC 948; BMCRE 1318-20; Cohen 815; RCV 5011; MIR 151-6/30. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted October 22, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 22, 2022 Link Victory on a sestertius Severus Alexander AE Sestertius. AD 231. IMP SEV ALEXANDER AVG, laureate head right, slight drapery on far shoulder / VICTORIA AVGVSTI, Victory winged standing left, holding wreath and palm. S-C across lower fields. Cohen 569, RIC IV Severus Alexander 618 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted October 23, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 23, 2022 Link: wings and palm Ephesos (Circa 50-27 BC) Jason, magistrate Obv.: Ε - Φ, Artemis advancing right, drawing arrow from quiver at shoulder and holding bow; hound at her feet Rev.: ΙΑΣΩΝ, Cock standing right with palm over wing within laurel wreath. AE, 10.88 g, 25 mm. Ref.: SNG Copenhagen 344 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted October 23, 2022 · Patron Share Posted October 23, 2022 Link: Artemis advancing right, drawing arrow from quiver at shoulder and holding bow; hound at her feet. Faustina Jr, AD 147-175. Roman provincial AE 25.1 mm, 8.88 g. Thrace, Augusta Traiana, AD 161-175. Obv: ΦΑVCΤΕΙΝΑ CΕΒΑCΤΗ, bare-headed and draped bust, right. Rev: ΑVΓΟVCΤΗC ΤΡΑΙΑΝΗC, Artemis standing right, holding bow, drawing arrow from quiver, hound at her side. Refs: RPC IV.1, 10333 (temporary); CN 6015.; Schönert-Geiß, MATT 43, p. 60, pl. 3-4. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted October 23, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 23, 2022 Link Artemis (on the obverse this time) C. Hosidius C. f. Geta 68 BC. Rome. Denarius AR17 mm, 3,96 g Obv: Diademed head of Diana draped right, bow and quiver at her shoulder GETA before, III. VIR behind. Rev.: The wild boar of Calydon right, pierced by spear and attacked by dog. C. HOSIDI. C.F. in exergue. Crawford 407/2 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted October 23, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted October 23, 2022 (edited) UNO => cool boar coin(s) M. Volteius M.f AR Denarius / Boar (below) Date: 78 BC Size: 18.42 mmWeight: 3.96 gramsObverse: Head of Hercules right, wearing lion skin headdressReverse: Erymanthian boar right, M. VOLTEIA M.F in exergue Attribution: Crawford 385/2, Volteia 2, Syd 775 Ex-stevex6 (I think it’s now ???'s coin ... sadly, I can't recall ... Ancient Aussie, Qcumbor, Alegandron maybe? ... gawd, I can't remember anything nowadays) C. Hosidius C.f. Geta (below) 64 BC. Rome Mint. AR (silver) Denarius Serratus (3.63 gm 20mm). Obverse: GETA – III·VIR, Draped bust of Diana to right, with her hair simply arranged and with bow and quiver at her shoulder. Reverse: C.HOSIDI.C.F, Wild Calydonian boar standing right, pierced by spear and attacked by hound. Ref. Hosidia 2. Cr.407/1. Syd.904. Other: linear banker's mark on neck Ex-stevex6 Edited October 23, 2022 by Steve 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted October 23, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 23, 2022 Link Hercules wearing lion skin headdress Mysia. Pergamon circa 310-282 BC. Diobol AR 11 mm, 1,00 g Head of Alexander as Hercules right wearing lion-skin headdress, paws tied around his neck / ΠEPΓAM , ethnic vertical upwards to left of cult statue of Athena (a.k.a. "The Palladium") standing facing, wearing kalathos and aegis, brandishing spear and holding shield from which fillet hangs . BMC 9; v. Aulock 1350; SNG France 5, 1559-66; Klein 27 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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