Roman Collector Posted November 13, 2022 · Patron Share Posted November 13, 2022 Link: Athena Nikephoros. Diocletian, AD 284-305 Roman billon tetradrachm, 19.2 mm, 7.24 g, 12:00 Egypt, Alexandria, AD 285-6 Obv: Α Κ Γ ΟVΑΛ ΔΙΟΚΛΗΤΙΑΝΟC CЄΒ, laureate and cuirassed bust, right Rev: Athena seated left, holding Nike and resting on scepter, shield at side; L B (= regnal year 2) in field Refs: Dattari 5638; BMCG 2485; Milne 4765; Cologne 3211; RCV 12856. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edessa Posted November 14, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 14, 2022 Link: Athena. Arabia Felix. Sabaean Kingdom, circa late 3rd century BC. AR Half Unit (13mm, 2.05g, 8h). Obv: Helmeted head of Athena right; Γ on cheek. Rev: AΘE; Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind. Ref: Munro-Hay 1.1ii; HGC 10, 727. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted November 14, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 14, 2022 Link: Athena and Owl Attica. Athens AE 14 Obv: Helmeted head of Athena right. Rev: AΘE, Double bodied owl standing facing; in each upper corner olive spray; Eleusis ring below AE, 1.58g, 14.5mm Ref.: Kroll 43 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted November 14, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 14, 2022 Link helmeted head of Athena Attica. Athens circa 454-404 BC. Hemiobol AR 6 mm., 0,27 g. Obv. Helmeted head of Athena right. Rev. AΘΕ ; Owl right head facing, wings folded, olive-leaf and berry behind, all within an incuse square. Sear SG 2531 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted November 14, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 14, 2022 Link: Owl... Manius Cordius Rufus Denarius of the Roman Republic Period 46 BC Material: Silver, Diameter: 19mm, Weight: 3.76g, Mint: Rome Reference: Crawford RRC 463/2, CRI 64, Sydenham 978, Cordia 4 Provenance: Ex Andrew McCabe Collection Obverse: Owl perched on Corinthian helmet. Border of dots. The Inscription reads: RVFVS for Rufus. Reverse: Aegis decorated with head of Medusa. Border of dots. The Inscription reads: MN CORDIVS for Manius Cordius. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor kirispupis Posted November 14, 2022 · Benefactor Author Benefactor Share Posted November 14, 2022 Link: another owl JUDAEA, Macedonian Period. Hezekiah Circa 332-302/1 BCE AR Half Gerah – Ma’ah 8mm, 0.27 g Facing head of male Owl standing right, head facing; HPḤH (in Phoenician) to left, YḤZQYH (in Phoenician) to right MCP YHD 24, dies O9/R11; Meshorer 22; Hendin 6069; HGC 10, 450; Bromberg 319; Shoshana II 20048; cf. Sofaer 20; Spaer 22 Ex Bes Collection Ex CNG 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientOne Posted November 14, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 14, 2022 Link: Judaea Judaea, Askalon. Titus AE24 Obv: ΣEBAΣTOΣ, laureate head right. Rev: AΣKAΛΩ, Tyche standing left on prow, holding standard and aphlaston, altar to left, dove standing left over ΔΠΡ (year 184) in right field. RPC II 2209; BMC 117. Dated AD 80-81. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted November 14, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 14, 2022 Link:Titus Titus as Caesar Syria, Decapolis, Gadara AD 73-74 Obv.: TITOΣ KAIΣAP, laureate head right Rev.: ΓAΔAΡEΩN, crossed cornucopia, date LZΛP = year 137 above Ae, 4.53g, 18.3mm Ref.: RPC II 2096, Spijkerman 30, SNG ANS 1302 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted November 14, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 14, 2022 Link: Titus... Divus Titus under Trajanus Decius, Antoninianus of the Roman Imperial Period 250/251 AD, Material: Silver, Diameter: 22mm, Weight: 4.00g, Mint: Rome, Reference: RIC IV Trajan Decius 81; Obverse: Head of Divus Titus, radiate, right. The Inscription reads: DIVO TITO for Divo Tito (To the divine Titus); Reverse: Eagle, with open wings, standing front on bar, head right. The Inscription reads: CONSECRATIO for Consecratio (Consecration). 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted November 14, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 14, 2022 Link CONSECRATIO with eagle reverse Divus Antoninus Pius after AD 163. Rome Denarius AR. 19 mm, 3,17 g DIVVS ANTONINVS, bare head right / CONSECRATIO, eagle standing right, head left, on altar decorated with garlands. RIC 431; RSC 155/6; BMC 48 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted November 14, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 14, 2022 Link; Rome Constantius II AE reduced. Rome AD 352-355, under Constantivs II. OBV: DN CONSTAN – TIVS PF AVG Laurel and rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. B behind bust. REV: FEL TEMP RE – PARATIO Soldier, helmeted, draped and cuirassed advancing left and spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm. Shield on ground to right of horseman wearing pointed cap, falling forward clutching horse’s neck. Gamma in left field, R wreath Z in exergue. 22mm, 5.21g Ric VIII Rome 257. Purchased from Castellet Classical Numimatics 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor kirispupis Posted November 14, 2022 · Benefactor Author Benefactor Share Posted November 14, 2022 Link: Reasons to stay on the darned horse Constantius II as Augustus AE Cententionalis/Fallen Horseman 351-354 CE 24.08mm 5.97g Obverse: DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG, pearl diademed draped cuirassed bust right Reverse: FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO soldier speaing fallen horseman left, gamma in left field, SMKS in exergue RIC VIII 92 Cyzicus Ex Marc Breitsprecher 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted November 14, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 14, 2022 Link: Constantius II Constantius II Heraclea Mint Obv.: CONSTANTIVS AVG, bust right Rev.: GLORIA EXERCITVS / SMHΓ, two soldiers standing facing, flanking standard in center Ae, 1,8g, 14mm 180° double struck RIC VIII, 19 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted November 14, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 14, 2022 Link; Gloria Exercitvs Constantine II. AE 3, Antioch AD 330-335, under Constantine I OBV: CONSTANTIUS IVN NOBC Laureate and cuirassed, right REV: GLOR IAEXERC ITVS Two soldiers, each with spear and shield, flanking two standards. Dots within both banners. SMANS in exergue. 16.8mm, 2.72g. Ric VII Antioch 87,s Purchased from Castellet Classical Numismatics 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughie Dwyer Posted November 14, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 14, 2022 (edited) Link- reverse (almost) On 11/14/2022 at 5:27 PM, expat said: Two soldiers, each with spear and shield, flanking two standards. Dots within both banners. Edited November 16, 2022 by Hughie Dwyer 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor kirispupis Posted November 15, 2022 · Benefactor Author Benefactor Share Posted November 15, 2022 Link: soldier party games Arcadius BI 3.00g, 18mm, 6h. Cyzicus, 395-401 CE D N ARCADIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right / VIRTVS EXERCITI, emperor standing facing, head to right, holding spear, resting on shield, and being crowned by Victory standing to left and holding palm branch; SMKB in exergue RIC X 66 Ex Roma 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted November 15, 2022 · Patron Share Posted November 15, 2022 Link: Victory left with wreath and palm branch. Trebonianus Gallus, AD 251-253. Roman debased AR antoninianus, 3.88 g, 21.4 mm, 12 h. Antioch, second officina, second issue, late AD 251 - mid AD 252. Obv: IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS P F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust (viewed from back) of Trebonianus Gallus, right; •• below. Rev: VICTORIA AVG, Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond; •• in exergue. Refs: RIC 93; Cohen 126; RCV 9653; Hunter 55. Notes: Examples are known from all officinae. The same reverse type is commonly encountered on coins of Gallus' third issue. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted November 15, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 15, 2022 Link Trebonianus Gallus Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Trebonianus Gallus AD 251-253. Billon-Tetradrachm 26 mm, 12,38 g Obverse: ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Γ ΟΥΙΒ ΤΡƐΒ ΓΑΛΛΟϹ ϹƐΒ; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallus, r., seen from rear; below bust: VI Reverse: ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ƐΞΟΥϹΙΑϹ, S C; eagle standing on line, facing, head l., spreading wings, holding wreath in beak; between legs: Ϛ Reference: Prieur 666 (4), McAlee 1172f Specimens: 4 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted November 15, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 15, 2022 Link...Seleucis and Pieria Antioch. Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Philip I, 244-249 AD. (10.97 gm, 27mm). Billon tetradrachm..Rome mint, for Antioch, 244 AD.Obv.: AYTOK K M IOYΛ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ CEB Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.Rev.: ΔΗΜΑΡΧ EΞΟΥCΙΑC / S - C / MON VRB, eagle with spread wings standing facing, head to left and holding wreath in beak; to upper right, E (3rd officina).McAlee 901e; Prieur 309; RPC VIII online 29027. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted November 15, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 15, 2022 (edited) Link: Prieur... Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus Caracalla Tetradrachm of the Roman Imperial Period 212/213 AD; Material: Silver; Diameter: 28mm; Weight: 14.30g; Mint: Laodicea ad Mare, Syria Phoenice; Reference: Prieur 1173a; Obverse: Draped bust of Caracalla with laurel wreath to the right. Inscription: ΑΥΤ · ΚΑΙ · ΑΝΤΩΝЄΙΝΟC · CЄ for Autokrator Kaisar Antoneinos Sebastos (Imperator Caesar Antoninus Augustus); Reverse: Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings spread, holding wreath in beak. Star between legs. Inscription: ΔΗΜΑΡX · ЄΞ · ΥΠΑΤΟC · ΤΟ · Γ for Demarchos Exousias Upatos to Gamma (Tribunicians authority, Consul for the third time). Edited November 15, 2022 by Prieure de Sion 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted November 15, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 15, 2022 Link: Caracalla Caracalla Denar Rome mint, 200 A.D. Obv.: ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS, Draped and cuirrased bust right Rev.: PONTIF TRP III. Sol standing facing, head left, holding globe and spear Ag, 3.3 g, 18.5 mm Ref.: RIC 30a 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted November 15, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 15, 2022 (edited) Link Sol IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right / SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI Sol, radiate, standing left, chlamys draped across left shoulder, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand MintMark: A/S//PLG. RIC VII Lugdunum 53, 316 AD Edited November 15, 2022 by ambr0zie 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor kirispupis Posted November 15, 2022 · Benefactor Author Benefactor Share Posted November 15, 2022 Link: globe Macedon, Uranopolis c. 300 BCE. Æ 15mm, 3.33g Star of eight rays. R/ Aphrodite Urania, holding sceptre, seated slightly l. on globe. SNG ANS 914-8; AMNG III.2, 4; HGC 3.1, 607 Ex London Ancient Coins 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughie Dwyer Posted November 15, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 15, 2022 (edited) Sorry. Just added the wrong coin Edited November 15, 2022 by Hughie Dwyer Mistake. Sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted November 15, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 15, 2022 Link: Star Pontos, Amisos? AE18, Time of Mithradates VI (Circa 130-100 BC). Obv.: Phrygian cap with facing bust of Pan ; bow to left. Rev.: Star; bow AE, 4.57g, 17.9mm Ref.: SNG BM Black Sea 980; SNG Stancomb 645 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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