Kali Posted March 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 17, 2023 Since today is "St. Patrick's Day", let's see your "green" coinage. Spain, Castulo Mid 2nd century B.C. Æ Heavy Unit O: Diademed male head right. R Sphinx right, left forepaw raised; star to right. 36.36g 34mm ACIP 2126; SNG BM Spain 1298 Decentius (351 - 353 A.D.) Æ Centenionalis O: D N DECENTIVS NOB CAES, cuirassed bust right. R: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE, two Victories standing facing one another, holding between them wreath inscribed VOT / V / MVLT / X SV/RSLG 4.69g 22mm Lugdunum (Lyons) Mint RIC VIII 137; Bastien 177; LRBC 228 Crispina (178 - 182 A.D.) Æ Sestertius O: CRISPINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right. R: HILARTAS S-C, Hilaritas standing left, holding long palm and cornucopiae. Rome 18.8g 33mm RIC III 668 (Commodus) Faustina Jr. (146 - 175 A.D.) Dupondius O:FAVSTINA AVG PII AVG FIL, Draped bust right. R: CONCORDIA/SC, Concordia seated left leaning on chair with left and flower in right. By chair, cornucopia on globe. Rome 27.5mm 13.9g RCV 4724 RIC 1393 Rare Ex. Harlen J Berk 26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAZ Numismatics Posted March 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 17, 2023 (edited) Gordian III Nicaea... Edited March 17, 2023 by JAZ Numismatics 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JAZ Numismatics Posted March 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 17, 2023 I love this sestertius of Lucilla. It definitely saw its share of circulation, but the patina is unbroken and lovely, the bust is still very recognizable, and the coin has no damage at all... 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor kirispupis Posted March 17, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted March 17, 2023 Troas, Zeleia Æ (9mm, 1.35g, 11h) c. 4th century BCE Head of Artemis r., wearing stephanos. R/ Monogram (or torque) within grain-wreath. SNG Copenhagen 503-4 Kings of Thrace, Skostokos Æ 16mm 2.81g 12h Kabyle, circa 277-260 BCE Bust of Skostokos to right, wearing torque / Horseman charging right with flying mantle; ΣΚΟ[ΣΤΟΚΟΣ] below. SNG Stancomb 300; Peter 1997, p. 219; Draganov, Cabyle, 1997, Type 1, 27-45; HGC 3.2, 1475 WildWinds plate coin Ex Numismatics Lanz Munich 2007 Ex Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K. 2014 19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted March 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 17, 2023 Did I mention I like green coins, a little? 22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamnaskires Posted March 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 17, 2023 Left: AE Dagger, NW Iran, Possibly Amlash, 1200 – 800 BC, 40.6 cm (16”) Right: AE Spearhead, NW Iran, Possibly Marlik, 1200-800 BC, 23 cm (9”) 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted March 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 17, 2023 I love green patinas as well. Here's a couple of Greek bronzes. Pisidia, Selge. Circa 2nd-1st centuries BC. Head of Herakles facing slightly to right, wreathed with styrax; lion skin tied around neck, [club over shoulder] / Forepart of stag to right, head reverted, lance head to right; ΣEΛ across fields. SNG BnF 1973-6; SNG Copenhagen 261 var. (no lance). 2.00g, 13mm. Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochos I Soter. Smyrna or Sardes mint, 281-261 BC. Helmeted head of Athena facing / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ. Nike standing left, holding wreath and palm frond. Controls: Monogram to outer left and inner right. SC 314b; HGC 9, 145. 2.25g, 14mm. 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsyas Mike Posted March 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 17, 2023 (edited) Erin go bragh or however it goes (my Ancestry DNA profile had me at 37% Irish at one point, but it keeps dropping - today I'm only 24% which is enough to drink too much green beer, I suppose). Anyway, my two most recent "greenies" are as follows: Nerva Æ 27 (As) (Jan. - Sep. 97 A.D.) Syria, Seleucis & Pieria Antiochia ad Orontem [IMP] CAESAR NER[VA AVG III COS], laureate head right / S•C within laurel wreath, B below. RPC III 3480; McAlee 421(b); Wruck 127; Butcher CRS 185. (12.75 grams / 27 x 25 mm) eBay Feb. 2023 $5.24 Die-Match Characteristics: Match determined by portrait and layout of S•C, laurel leaves, berries, etc. Die-Match Obv. & Rev.: Coin no. 14 of RPC III, 3480 Künker 124; 16 Mar. 2007; Lot 9007 This sestertius of Serverus Alexander looks like it might have too much green (bronze disease) - I've been soaking it and only a little was loose enough to come off. I'll keep an eye on it. The bust is cuirassed as well as draped, which as I came to find out is somewhat scarce, at least compared to the draped-only type. Severus Alexander Æ Sest. (225 A.D. / 222-231 A.D.) Rome Mint (15th emission) IM[P CAES] M AVR SEV ALEXAND[ER AV]G, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / FI[DE]S MILITVM, S-C, Fides standing left, holding signum in each hand. RIC IV 552d. (18.53 grams / 31 x 27 mm) eBay Feb. 2023 $28.00 BO Notes: CNG date is 225 A.D. and 5th emission; OCRE says 222-231 A.D. Draped and cuirassed bust is considerably scarcer than the draped-only bust (RIC 552c). I could not find die-matches or a British Museum example. Edited March 17, 2023 by Marsyas Mike 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewomack Posted March 17, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 17, 2023 This is probably the greenest coin that I possess, though it could be greener... Justinian I Follis (540/1 - Year 14), Constantinople mint, Obv: DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG, helmeted, cuirassed bust facing holding cross on globe and shield; cross to right. Rev: Large M, ANNO to left, cross above, XIIII (date) to right, A below, CON in exergue, Sear 163 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Julius Posted March 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 17, 2023 Just a quick spin through some pic on my phone… 20 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted March 17, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 17, 2023 some green: Seleukos I. Syria, Seleukis and Pieria 312 - 281 BC Obv.: laureate head of Zeus right Rev.: ΣEΛEΥKEΩN, winged thunderbolt, monogram below AE, 7.79g, 22.60mm Ref.: BMC 5, Newell WSM 898, SNG Spaer 39 SICILY, Syracuse. Hiketas II. 287-278 BCE Æ Litra Struck circa 283-279 BCE Obv: [ΔIOΣ EΛΛANIOY], laureate head of Zeus Hellanios Rev: ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, eagle standing left left on thunderbolt, with wings spread, A and star left good VF AE, 19x23 mm, 7.5g Ref.: CNS II, 168 Philippus I and Otacila Severa Moesia Inferior, Tomis AE 26 Obv.: AVT M IOVΛ ΦIΛIΠΠOC AVΓ M / WTAK CEBH/PA CEB, draped and cuirassed bust of Philipp I and draped bust of Otacilia Severa wearing stephane Rev.: MHTPOΠ ΠON-TOV TOMEΩC, Hercules standing facing with head left, right hand leaning on club, and lions skin hanging from the left arm. AE, 12.95g, 25.8x26.8mm Ref.: Varbanov-, AMNG- 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted March 17, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted March 17, 2023 Herennia Etruscilla, Sestertius of Viminacium, Moesia Caracalla, Assarion featuring river god, Pamphylia 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted March 17, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 17, 2023 Lucilla is more green in hand 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol_Invictus Posted March 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 17, 2023 The Mamertines, Messana, 241 - 220 BC, AE Trias, 20mm, 5.22g Obv: Helmeted head of Ares to right Rev: Aphrodite standing to left, holding uncertain object (Nike?) and sceptre; four pellets (mark of value) and [ΜΑΜΕΡΤΙΝΩΝ] to left. Särström Series XXIA, 403-4; HGC 2, 862, ex. Roma Numismatics 2022, Anders Collection Auction, lot 448. This is Roma's photo, which is much better than mine. Galerius Maximianus, as Caesar, 293 - 305 AD. AE Fraction (Radiatus), Cyzicus Mint, 23 mm, 2.72 g. Obv: GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES. Bust of Galerius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right. Rev: CONCORDIA MI-LITVM. Galerius, standing right, receiving small Victory+globe from Jupiter. Jupiter standing left with sceptre. KA mint mark. RIC VI Cyzicus 19b; ex. Savoca 2023, Blue Auction 154, lot 1526. This is Savoca's photo, which is much better than mine. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizonarobin Posted March 17, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 17, 2023 Some of my greens: 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victrix Posted March 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 17, 2023 Happy St. Patrick's Day! 19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted March 17, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 17, 2023 Greenies : Q 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted March 17, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 17, 2023 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamnaskires Posted March 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 17, 2023 An Irish coin minted in Elymais. Phraates AE drachm, early to mid 2nd century AD Van’t Haaff 14.6.1-3.b 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted March 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 17, 2023 Jade amulet of a Manaia, carved by a Maori craftsman from New Zealand, 72 mm long. 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor robinjojo Posted March 18, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted March 18, 2023 (edited) This is probably the most green of my bronzes. Faustina II, AE sestertius, 161 AD. Commemorating the birth of twins. RIC 1665 20.98 grams Edited March 18, 2023 by robinjojo 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jims,Coins Posted March 18, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 18, 2023 Heres a green one: minted at Constantinople during the reign of Justin I between 10 July 518 – 1 Aug. 527. Obv. D.N.IVSTINVS.P.P.AVG.: diad., dr. and cuir. bust r. Rev. Large M between two stars, above, cross, beneath, Officina letter, in ex. CON BCVS #62. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunir caM Posted March 18, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 18, 2023 Mac & Di 13 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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