Harry G Posted January 1, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 1, 2023 (edited) Hi all! Here are my top ten coins of 2022! This year, I haven't actually added that many coins to my collection, as I've been expanding the number of coins in my eBay store (I had ~200 this time last year, but now I have ~650 currently listed, peaking at 750 listed), and have experimented with consigning coins to auctions. The goal of this is to (hopefully) pay for at least some of my university tuition fees, so unfortunately, I haven't bought a huge amount for me. With that said, I picked up a few rarities that I have been hoping to own for a while. 1. Victorinus - COMES AVG IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG - Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust r. COMES AVG - Victory standing left holding wreath and palm This is one of the scarcer coins struck under Victorinus, and part of a lot that I bought at auction. Also in the lot was this coin 2. Victorinus - INVICTVS, Leaf Heiroglyph IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG - Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right INVICTVS - Sol advancing left holding whip, his right hand raised, leaf in right field Unfortunately, the mark in the right field has damage, but it is clearly the "leaf hieroglyph" type. 3. Gallienus - SALVS AVG, SPQR GALLIENVS AVG - Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, •• below bust SALVS AVG / SPQR - Salus standing right, feeding serpent in arms It's one of the commonest coins of the SPQR series, but in OK condition, and with nice silvering 4. Gallienus - TIA AVG TIA AVG - Error GALLIENVS AVG - Radiate head right TIA AVG TIA AVG - Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor A very interesting double struck antoninianus of Gallienus, where the reverse die (LAETITIA AVG) has been flipped before striking for the second time (although the obverse has been struck with the same orientation both times?). The reverse reminds me of the style of a playing card (looks the same both sides) 5. Tetricus II - SPES AVGG - Bust left C PIV ESV TERTICVS CAES - Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust left SPES AVG - Spes walking left, lifting skirt and holding flower A scarcer antoninianus of Tetricus II that I've wanted for some time. The obverse is a little weakly struck, but is in otherwise OK condition. This came from the same collection (but different auction) as the Victorinus ants. Edited January 1, 2023 by Harry G 26 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted January 1, 2023 · Patron Share Posted January 1, 2023 Cool coins, @Harry G!!! My favorites are the double strike of Gallienus and the left-facing Tetricus II. I hope 2023 is a good year for you and your collection. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry G Posted January 1, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 (edited) 6. Carausius - ADVENTVS AVG (?) - RSR IMP CARAVSIVS P AVG - Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust r. ADVENTVS AVG / RSR - Emperor on horseback left, raising right hand and holding sceptre Horrible condition, but an otherwise very rare coin. It uses the RSR mintmark, which I believe translates as "Redeunt Saturnia Regna" (or "The Saturnian Kingdom Returns") 7. Vabalathus - VENVS AVG IM C VHABALATHVS AVG - Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right. VENVS AVG - Venus standing left, holding helmet and transverse spear; star to left, shield behind. I already own a sole reign ant of Vabalathus, but this was very cheap in a group lot at auction, and I couldn't resist lol 8. Titus by Trajan Decius - CONSECRATIO DIVO TITO - Radiate head right CONSECRATIO - Flaming altar A nice coin from Trajan Decius' commemorative series that I got in a trade. It's an upgrade on my abysmal one of Antoninus Pius 9. Gallienus - AETERNITAS AVG, A under bust GALLIENVS AVG / A - Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right AETERNITAS AVG / PXV - Saturn standing right, holding scythe I saw this in a small lot on eBay and had to buy it. It uses the officina mark "A" underneath the bust on the obverse. 10. Valens - VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM - Miliarense DN VALENS P F AVG - Diademed, shoulder-draped cuirassed bust of Valens VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM / RP - Victoria standing left, foot placed on a globe, inscribing VOT / V / MVLT / X on a round shield supported by column I never thought I'd own a miliarense, but this was relatively cheap on eBay due to the damage, but is still the most amount of money I've spent on a single coin so far. Apparently only one other exists with RP in the exergue. I don't collect miliarenses, and would like to buy more, but unfortunately... Edited January 1, 2023 by Harry G 21 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted January 1, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted January 1, 2023 A very nice group! My favorites, I think, are the fascinating Gallienus double-strike and the Victorinus INVICTVS. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted January 1, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 1, 2023 Being partial to the Divi series my first choice will be the Titus ant showing a portrait of very good style, followed by the "playing card" Gallienus and the Valens Miliarense A good year over all, and I wish you the best for your studies Q 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted January 1, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Harry G said: Hi all! Here are my top ten coins of 2022! This year, I haven't actually added that many coins to my collection, as I've been expanding the number of coins in my eBay store (I had ~200 this time last year, but now I have ~650 currently listed, peaking at 750 listed), and have experimented with consigning coins to auctions. The goal of this is to (hopefully) pay for at least some of my university tuition fees, so unfortunately, I haven't bought a huge amount for me. With that said, I picked up a few rarities that I have been hoping to own for a while. 1. Victorinus - COMES AVG IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG - Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust r. COMES AVG - Victory standing left holding wreath and palm This is one of the scarcer coins struck under Victorinus, and part of a lot that I bought at auction. Also in the lot was this coin 2. Victorinus - INVICTVS, Leaf Heiroglyph IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG - Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right INVICTVS - Sol advancing left holding whip, his right hand raised, leaf in right field Unfortunately, the mark in the right field has damage, but it is clearly the "leaf hieroglyph" type. 3. Gallienus - SALVS AVG, SPQR GALLIENVS AVG - Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, •• below bust SALVS AVG / SPQR - Salus standing right, feeding serpent in arms It's one of the commonest coins of the SPQR series, but in OK condition, and with nice silvering 4. Gallienus - TIA AVG TIA AVG - Error GALLIENVS AVG - Radiate head right TIA AVG TIA AVG - Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor A very interesting double struck antoninianus of Gallienus, where the reverse die (LAETITIA AVG) has been flipped before striking for the second time (although the obverse has been struck with the same orientation both times?). The reverse reminds me of the style of a playing card (looks the same both sides) 5. Tetricus II - SPES AVGG - Bust left C PIV ESV TERTICVS CAES - Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust left SPES AVG - Spes walking left, lifting skirt and holding flower A scarcer antoninianus of Tetricus II that I've wanted for some time. The obverse is a little weakly struck, but is in otherwise OK condition. This came from the same collection (but different auction) as the Victorinus ants. Harry, The Gallienus double strike with the 180 degree reverse rotation is a real gem 😍. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughie Dwyer Posted January 1, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 1, 2023 Stunning coins! My favourites are the Titus and the, very interesting, double-struck Gallienus! Congrats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seth77 Posted January 2, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 2, 2023 I think Vabalathus is the best addition. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tejas Posted January 5, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 5, 2023 Nice additions. I like the Miliarense. Despite the damage, I think this is a very attractive and obviously rare coin. The Titus is very desirable as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tejas Posted January 5, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 5, 2023 (edited) On 1/1/2023 at 9:45 PM, Harry G said: don't collect miliarenses, and would like to buy more, but unfortunately... This Miliarense is still for sale. But now you have to cough up GBP 5500,- (at least I think it is the same coin) MAGNUS MAXIMUS, SILVER MILIARENSE | Roman Imperial Coins (vcoins.com) Edited January 5, 2023 by Tejas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limes Posted January 5, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 5, 2023 Nice additions! Hope you can make your money for your tuition fees. My favorite is the miliarense issue of Valens, but also the portrait of your second Victorinus is lovely. Have a good 2023! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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