Benefactor DonnaML Posted February 5, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted February 5, 2023 Link: mounted warrior riding right over fallen enemy: Probus, silvered billon Antoninianus, Serdica [Sofia, Bulgaria] Mint, 3rd Officina, 4th emission, 280-281 AD [Gysen]. 277 AD (Sear). Obv. Cuirassed bust left wearing radiate helmet, holding spear and shield, transverse leather strap across chest, IMP C M AVR PROBVS PF AVG / Rev. Probus on horseback, shield in left hand, galloping right, about to slay an enemy with a lance held in right hand; the enemy is on his knees under the horse's front hooves with his hands thrust upwards, his shield on the ground under the horse, VIRTVS PROBI AVG; in exergue, KA•Γ• (Serdica Mint, Officina 3) (KA= XXI =[20/1 copper/silver ratio of alloy]. RIC V-2 Probus 877G( Γ) (p. 113); Cohen 917; Probuscoins.fr 2667 (https://probuscoins.fr/coin?id=2667); Pink [Karl Pink 1949], 277, 4th emission; P. Gysen type: VIR-1 [Philippe Gysen, "New data concerning the Serdica workshop during the reign of Probus," in Revue belge de numismatique , CXLVI, Brussels, 2000] (re-dating Serdica Emission 4 at 280-281 AD). 24.31 mm., 3.26 g. 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted February 5, 2023 · Patron Share Posted February 5, 2023 Link: left-facing bust. Faustina II, AD 147-175. Roman orichalcum sestertius, 25.21 g, 31.2 mm, 12 h. Rome, autumn AD 154-December AD 155. Obv: FAVSTINA AVG PII AVG FIL, bare-headed and draped bust, left, with Beckmann Type 5 coiffure. Rev: S C, Diana, draped, standing front, head left, holding out arrow in right hand and resting left on bow, set on ground. Refs: RIC –; BMCRE –; Cohen 208; Strack 1325 (Paris); RCV –; Banti (Paris) 114. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulla80 Posted February 5, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 5, 2023 (edited) Link: draped bust Syria, Tetradrachm, Laodicea ad mare, c. 56-55 BC, AR (14.76g, 27mm, 12h) Obv: Velied, diademed and draped bust of Tyche right Rev: ΛAOΔIKEΩN THΣ IEPAΣ KAI AYTONOMOY, Zeus seated left, holding Nike and sceptre at left, monogram, below monogram, in ex. KA Ref: ANS MN 28 (1983), 104, 16 (Obv. Die 22 which in Morkholm's die study is shown to have been in use across two officinae and over about 8 years between 58 to 50 BC during which time there were two years where no coins appear to have been issued. Not surprisingly this is not a common coin.) Edited February 5, 2023 by Sulla80 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted February 5, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 5, 2023 Link: Tyche Lydia, Hierokaisareia Pseudo-autonomous issue Time of the Severans (193-235) Obv: IЄPOKAICAPЄIA, Turreted and draped bust of Tyche right. Rev: IЄPOKAICAP..., Artemis advancing right, drawing bow. AE, 4.58g, 20.9mm Ref.: ? Ex Roma Numismatics E-SALE 22, Lot 269 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted February 5, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 5, 2023 Link: 3 hours ago, shanxi said: Lydia Gaius Caesar Augustus Germanicus known as CaligulaUnder the Magistrate Epikrates; Bronze of the Roman Imperial Period 37/41 AD; Material: AE; Diameter: 20mm; Weight: 5.12g; Mint: Philadelphia, Lydia, Conventus of Sardis; Reference: RPC I 3022; Obverse: Bare head of Caligula, right; to left, star. The inscription reads: ΓΑΙΟΣ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ for Gaios Kaisaros (Gaius Caesar); Reverse: Laureate busts of the Dioscuri, jugate, right. The inscription reads: ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛ(ΦΕΩΝ) ΕΠΙΚΡΑΤΗΣ for Philadelpheon Epikrates (from the people of Philadelphia, Magistrate Epikrates). 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted February 5, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 5, 2023 Link: Gauis 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted February 6, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 6, 2023 Link: Vesta Sabina AR Denarius, AD 128-136 Obv: SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P, draped bust of Sabina to right, her hair piled on top of her head above an elaborate stephane Rev: Vesta seated to left, holding Palladium in her extended right hand and transverse scepter with her left. Ag, 3.26g, 20mm Ref.: RIC 413a [S], CRE 67 [R] 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maridvnvm Posted February 6, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 6, 2023 Link Sabina Sabina Denarius Obv:- SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P, diademed and draped bust left Rev:- VESTA, Vesta seated left holding palladium and scepter Minted in Rome. A.D. ??? Reference:- BMC III 902. RIC II 398. RSC 14 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted February 6, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 6, 2023 Link: 1 hour ago, maridvnvm said: Vesta Gaius Caesar Augustus Germanicus CaligulaAs of the Roman Imperial Period 37/38 AD; Material: AE Bronze; Diameter: 28.5mm; Weight: 10.33g; Mint: Rome; Reference: RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 38; Provenance: Ex CGB.fr Numismatique Paris France; Obverse: Head of Caligula, bare, left. The Inscription reads: C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT for Caius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate (Gaius Caesar, Augustus, conqueror of the Germans, high priest, holder of tribunician power); Reverse: Vesta, veiled and draped, seated left on throne with ornamented back and legs, holding patera in right hand and long transverse sceptre in left. The Inscription reads: VESTA S C for Vesta, Senatus Consultum (Vesta, by the decree of the senate). 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted February 6, 2023 · Patron Share Posted February 6, 2023 Link: Vesta seated left. Faustina II, AD 147-175. Roman AR denarius, 3.21 g, 17.4 mm, 7 h. Rome, AD 164-? Obv: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, bare-headed and draped bust, right; Beckmann type 9 hairstyle. Rev: VESTA, Vesta seated left, holding palladium and scepter. Refs: RIC 737; BMCRE 175-76; Cohen 286; RCV 5270; MIR 44-4/10b; CRE 242. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientOne Posted February 6, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 6, 2023 Link: Palladium Achaea. Cyclades, Melos. Demos / Palladium AE24 Obv: DHMOC / Bearded bust of Demos r. Rev: ΜΗΛΙΩΝ / Statue of Pallas Athena(Palladium) standing facing head r., holding spear aloft in right hand, preparing to strike, circular shield on left arm. 24mm., 12.2g. Time of Nerva. RPC Volume: III №: 404A 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted February 6, 2023 · Patron Share Posted February 6, 2023 Link: time of Nerva. Nerva, AD 96-98. Roman AR denarius, 3.18 g, 17.5 mm, 7 h. Rome, AD 96, shortly after 18 September. Obv: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II P P, laureate head, right. Rev: FORTVNA AVGVST, Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopia in left hand. Refs: RIC 4; BMCRE 10-11; RSC/Cohen 59; RCV --; CBN --. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughie Dwyer Posted February 6, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 6, 2023 Link- Nerva 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maridvnvm Posted February 6, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 6, 2023 Link Clasped hands Marius Antoninianus Obv:– IMP C MARIVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right Rev:– CONCORD MILIT, Clasped hands. Minted in Cologne Reference– RIC 6; Hunter 3; Schulzki 1b; Elmer 633. Found in Poundbury, Dorset in 1986 3.41 g. 19.99 mm. 180 degrees 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edessa Posted February 6, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 6, 2023 Link: Radiate Antoninianus of the Cologne mint, found in a British Hoard. Gallienus, AD 253-268. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 2.97g, 6h). Joint Reign. Colonia Agrippinensium (Cologne) mint, 1st emission. Struck circa 257-258 AD. Obv: GALLIENVS•P•F•AVG: Radiate and cuirassed bust of emperor right with slight beard. Rev: VIRTVS-AVGG; Emperor (as Mars) in military garb standing right, holding spear and military standard. Ref: RIC V 56 (Lugdunum); RSC 1274a (Lugdunum); Cunetio 730: MIR 36, 882I. Good Very Fine, slightly irregular flan. Said to be from a British hoard of mid-3rd century Antoniniani (all of good silver). Ex Forvm Coin Auctions. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted February 6, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 6, 2023 Link...Gallienus Gallienus, Antoninianus, Minted AD 258-259 (Joint reign) Obverse..GALLIENVS dot P dot F dot AVG Radiate, curaissed bust right Reverse..GERMANICVS MAX V trophy between two seated and bound German captives RIC VI#18 variant obv legend dots..Cologne 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicMan Posted February 7, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 7, 2023 Link: Gallienus, also from his joint reign. Gallienus. 253-268 AD. AR Antoninianus (2.98 gm, 22mm). Rome mint. Struck 254 AD. Obv: IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right, seen from front. Rev.: VIRTVS AVGG, soldier standing facing, head left,, resting on shield and spear. RIC 182. Ex: Tom Vossen Is it me or are Gallienus' coins just really cool? 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted February 7, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 7, 2023 OK, another Gallienus: Gallienus, 253-268. Antoninianus , Mediolanum, 258-260. Obv.: IMP GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to right. Rev.: DIANA FELIX Diana advancing right, holding bow in her left hand and drawing arrow from quiver with her right; at feet, hound springing right. AR, 20 mm, 3.15 g, 6 h Ref.: Cohen 169, MIR 920l, RIC 380. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted February 7, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 7, 2023 Link: 1 hour ago, shanxi said: Diana Marcus Antonius Gordianus IIIDenarius of the Roman Imperial Period 241 AD; Material: Silver; Diameter: 19mm; Weight: 3.16g; Mint: Rome; Reference: RIC IV Gordian III 127; Provenance: From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang; Provenance: Ex Leu Numismatik Winterthur Switzerland; Obverse: Bust of Gordian III, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right. The Inscription reads: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG for Imperator Gordianus Pius Felix Augustus; Reverse: Diana, draped, standing right, holding lighted torch in right (?) hand. The Inscription reads: DIANA LVCIFERA for Diana Lucifera (Diana, the bringer of light). 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted February 7, 2023 · Patron Share Posted February 7, 2023 Link: Gordian III Imperial silver. Gordian III, 238-244 CE. Roman AR antoninianus, 4.85 g, 23.2 mm, 6 h. Rome, 1st officina, 1st emission, June-December, 238. Obv: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust, right. Rev: FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing left, holding signum and scepter. Refs: RIC 1; Cohen 86; RCV 8609; Hunter 6. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted February 7, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 7, 2023 Link: 6 minutes ago, Roman Collector said: Fides Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Augustus PiusDenarius of the Roman Imperial Period 138 AD; Material: Silver; Diameter: 18mm; Weight: 3.21g; Mint: Rome; Reference: RIC III Antoninus Pius 12a; Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right. The Inscription reads: IMP T AEL CAES HADRI ANTONINVS for Imperator Titus Aelius Caesar Hadrianus Antoninus; Reverse: Fides standing right, holding corn-ears in right hand and fruit basket in left. The Inscription reads: AVG PIVS P M TR P COS DES II for Augustus Pius, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Designatus Secundum ((Augustus [Antoninus] Pius, high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul elect for the second time). 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted February 7, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 7, 2023 Link: AP Antoninus Pius Pergamon, Mysia Magistrate Quartos (strategos for the second time) AE 21, c. AD 144-158 Obv.: ΑV ΤΙ ΑΙ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤΩΝƐΙΝΟС, laureate head of Antoninus Pius, r. Rev.: ƐΠΙ СΤΡ ΚοVΑΡΤοV ΤΟ Β ΠƐΡΓΑ, Serapis seated left, extending arm over Cerberus, holding long sceptre AE, 7.23g, 21mm Ref.: RPC IV 3195, Weisser 610, BMC 281, Cop 484 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughie Dwyer Posted February 7, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 7, 2023 Link: another Antoninus Pius!😀 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor kirispupis Posted February 7, 2023 · Benefactor Author Benefactor Share Posted February 7, 2023 Link: two bust of guys on a silver coin Mysia, Pergamon 1.51g Laureate head of Apollo right Bearded head right, wearing a Persian tiara within an incuse square. "ΠΕΡΓA" SNG BN 1546-8 Ex Aegean Numismatics 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted February 8, 2023 · Patron Share Posted February 8, 2023 Link: Laureate head of Apollo, right. Troas, Alexandria, 3rd-2nd c. BC. Greek Æ 13.5 mm, 2.20 g, 11 h. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo, right. Rev: AΛEΞAN above horse grazing left, monogram beneath, thunderbolt in exergue. Refs: Sear 4028; BMC 17.10,18-20; SNG Cop 81-82; SNG von Aulock 7546. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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