ominus1 Posted May 17, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted May 17, 2023 this was a new one on me...its up for sale at CNG...IF ya got the bucks...its at 3000 right now 😄 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted May 17, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted May 17, 2023 (edited) Apparently rare due to very few coins minted other than the OP. From Wildwinds: Jotapian led a short-lived revolt in Syria in the autumn of AD 249. The extreme rarity of his coins indicates that the revolt was brief, and the crude style tells us that he did not control a major mint. Bland ("Coinage of Jotapian") cites 18 antoniniani in total This from WiKi Jotapian Usurper of the Roman Empire Antoninianus-Jotapian-RIC 0002a,var.jpg Jotapian coin. His coins are the only source for his names, M. F. RV., which could be expanded as Marcus Fulvius Rufus. Reign c. 249 (against Philip the Arab) Predecessor Philip the Arab Successor Philip the Arab Born Near East Died c. 249 Names M. F. Ru. Jotapianus Regnal name Imperator Caesar Marcus F. Ru. Jotapianus Augustus Edited May 17, 2023 by expat 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ominus1 Posted May 17, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted May 17, 2023 25 minutes ago, expat said: Apparently rare due to very few coins minted other than the OP. From Wildwinds: Jotapian led a short-lived revolt in Syria in the autumn of AD 249. The extreme rarity of his coins indicates that the revolt was brief, and the crude style tells us that he did not control a major mint. Bland ("Coinage of Jotapian") cites 18 antoniniani in total This from WiKi Jotapian Usurper of the Roman Empire Antoninianus-Jotapian-RIC 0002a,var.jpg Jotapian coin. His coins are the only source for his names, M. F. RV., which could be expanded as Marcus Fulvius Rufus. Reign c. 249 (against Philip the Arab) Predecessor Philip the Arab Successor Philip the Arab Born Near East Died c. 249 Names M. F. Ru. Jotapianus Regnal name Imperator Caesar Marcus F. Ru. Jotapianus Augustus ..ya know, there's never really seems to be too many boring moments in coin collecting...:P 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted May 17, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted May 17, 2023 (edited) For $3000 it would be a keen investment, though I doubt that will be the hammer price. These things have a tendency to get out of hand. Apparently this fellow claimed descent from Alexander the Great, and was mentioned by Aurelius Victor, Polemius Silvius, and Zosimus in their assorted works. Supposedly the tax exactions of Julius Priscus, brother of Phillip the Arab and holding the title of Rector Orientis, led Jotapian to revolt and take Antioch, but ultimately he was killed by his own soldiers. Edited May 17, 2023 by Ancient Coin Hunter 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry G Posted May 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted May 17, 2023 Jotapian is one of my grail coins - I've been hoping to spot one in a group lot on eBay for the last few years, but no luck so far. Roma sold 3(!) in their last XXVII sale - the nicest being this one that sold for £12k. 4 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted May 17, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted May 17, 2023 2 hours ago, Harry G said: Jotapian is one of my grail coins - I've been hoping to spot one in a group lot on eBay for the last few years, but no luck so far. Roma sold 3(!) in their last XXVII sale - the nicest being this one that sold for £12k. If you can find a Jotapianus in a group lot or uncleaned hoard that would be great! 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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