Achaemenid Persian Empire, Lydia, AR Siglos, Time of: Artaxerxes I - Darius III, 450-330 BC. Achaemenid Persian Empire, Lydia, AR Siglos, Time of: Artaxerxes I - Darius III, 450-330 BC. Date: 12/27/2007 Achaemenid Persian Empire, Lydia, AR Siglos
14 x 12 mm, 5.51 gm.
Time of: Artaxerxes I - Darius III, 450-330 BC.
Obv: "Great King" kneeling right holding dagger and bow.
Rx: Oblong punch. Banker-stamp on obverse.
Cf. SG 4683.
Aigina "Turtle", Stater / Tetradrachm, 485-480 BC Date: 04/07/2010 Aigina, 485-480 BC.
AR Stater
20x17mm, 12.09gm.
Obv: Smooth-shelled turtle with single row of dots down the middle.
Rx: Small incuse square of “skew” pattern, divided by straight lines into five compartments.
Cf. SG 1858.
Marked with several bankerstamps, obverse and reverse.
Attica, Athens, AR Tetradrachm, "Athens Owl", 445-440 BC. Attica, Athens, AR Tetradrachm, 445-440 BC. Date: 12/27/2007 Attica, Athens, 445-440 BC.
AR Tetradrachm
24mm, 17.16gm, axis: 150º
Obv: Head of Athena right in crested Corinthian helmet with 4 small, upright olive leaves; beaded necklace.
Rx: AΘE to right of owl standing right; olive twig with 2 leaves and crescent moon to left.
Cf. Svoronos CAC Athens pl. 10, Cf. SG 2521.
Caria, AR Hemiobol, 400-340 BC. Caria, AR Hemiobol, 400-340 BC. Date: 12/27/2007 SS-01 Caria, 400-340 BC.
AR Hemiobol,7mm, 0.38gm, axis 0º
Obv: Foreparts of two bulls, confronted.
Rx: Forepart of reclining bull left.
SNG Keekman 911, Troxell 11B.
Thrace, Istros, AR Diobol, 4th century BC. MK 15 01 Thrace, Istros, AR Diobol, 4th century BC. Date: 04/07/2010 MK 15 01 Thrace, Istros, 4th century BC.
AR Diobol, 13mm, 1.31gm, axis: 15º
Obv: Two facing male heads, the right one inverted.
Rx: IΣTΡIH above sea-eagle standing left, grasping dolphin in talons, AP in monogram beneath.
SNG Cop 200, Cf. SG 1670.
Kings of Macedon, Philip II - father of Alexander the Great - AE 18, 359-336 BC.. MK 15 02 Kings of Macedon, Philip II, AE 18, 359-336 BC. Date: 04/07/2010 MK 15 02 Kings of Macedon
Philip II, 359-336 BC.
Æ 18mm, 5.98gm, axis: 220º
Obv: Head of Apollo right, hair bound in tainia.
Rx: ΦIΛIΠΠOY above youth on horse prancing right; AN in monogram beneath.
Cf. SG 6696-8.
Alexander III, “The Great” of Macedon, "Lifetime" AR Drachma, 325-323 BC. Mint of Miletos Alexander III, “The Great” of Macedon, "Lifetime" AR Drachma, 325-323 BC. Date: 12/27/2007 02 HJB Alexander III, “The Great” of Macedon, 336-323 BC.
AR Drachma, 18mm, 4.31gm, axis: 0º
Minted in Miletos, 325-323 BC.
Obv: Head of Alexander as Hercules right wearing lion-skin headdress.
Rx: AΛEΞANΔΡOY. Zeus enthroned left holding eagle and scepter; AM monogram below throne.
Price 2088, Cf. SG 6728-31.
Successors of Alexander - Ptolemaic Kingdom, Ptolemy I, The Great, 305-283 BC. Æ 22mm, Mint of Alexandria Ptolemy I, 305-283 BC. Æ 22mm, Mint of Alexandria Date: 12/27/2007 07 - Successsors of Alexander –
Ptolemaic Kingdom, Ptolemy I, 305-283 BC.
Æ 22mm, 9.29gm, axis: 0º
Mint of Alexandria
Obv: Head of Alexander as Hercules right, wearing elephant-skin headdress.
Rx: ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings open.
Cf. Svoronos 237, Cf. SG 7665.
Successors of Alexander, Ptolemaic Kingdom, Ptolemy VIII, Euergetes, 145-116 BC. Æ 16mm, Mint in Cyprus - Paphos Ptolemy VIII, 145-116 BC. Æ 16mm, Mint in Cyprus - Paphos Date: 12/27/2007 07 - Successsors of Alexander –
Ptolemaic Kingdom, Ptolemy VIII, Euergetes, 145-116 BC.
Æ 16mm, 2.60gm, axis: 0º
Mint of Cyprus
Obv: Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right.
Rx: ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings closed, lotus flower in field left.
Svoronos 1639.
Successors of Alexander, Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochos II, Theos, 261-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm, Mint of Seleukia ad Tigrim Antiochos II, Theos, 261-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm, Mint of Seleukia ad Tigrim Date: 12/27/2007 02 JR Successors of Alexander -
Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochos II, Theos, 261-246 BC.
AR Tetradrachm, 27mm, 16.71gm, axis: 300º
Mint in Syria, Seleukia ad Tigrim
Obv: Diademed head of Antiochos right, gazing upwards.
Rx: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY. Apollo seated left on omphalos holding arrow and resting on bow.
SC 587 4d.3, Cf. SG 6886.
Successors of Alexander, Seleukid Kingdom, Seleukos IV, Philopator, 187-175 BC., Serrate Æ 22 Seleukos IV, 187-175 BC., Serrate Æ 22 Date: 12/27/2007 17 (SS? SU? KI?) Successors of Alexander -
Seleukid Kingdom, Seleukos IV, Philopator. 187-175 BC.
Serrate Æ 22mm, 10.37gm, axis: 30º
Obv: Laureate bust of Apollo right, ME monogram behind.
Rx: BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ΣEΛEYKOY vertically to right and left of naked Apollo standing left, holding arrow and resting arm on tripod, NB monogram in field to left.
Cf. SG 6968.
Successors of Alexander - Seleukid Kingdom, Alexander I, Balas, 150-145 BC. Æ19mm Alexander I, 150-145 BC. Æ19mm Date: 12/27/2007 03 JR Successors of Alexander - Seleukid Kingdom, Alexander I, Balas, 150-145 BC.
Æ19mm, 6.75gm, axis: 330º
Mint in Syria, Antiochia ad Orontem
Obv: Head of Balas right, as Alexander the Great, wearing lion skin headdress.
Rx: BAΣIΛEΩΣ / AΛEΞANΔPOY vertically to right and left of Apollo standing left, holding arrow and resting on bow; long palm in field to left
Cf. SG 7039.
Successors of Alexander - Antiochos VII, Euergetes, 138-129 BC. AR Tetradrachm Antiochos VII, 138-129 BC. AR Tetradrachm Date: 12/27/2007 04 HJB Successors of Alexander -
Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochos VII, Euergetes, 138-129 BC.
AR Tetradrachm, 28mm, 15.35gm, axis: 30º
Mint in Syria, Antiochia ad Orontem
Obv: Laureate head right.
Rx: BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANTIOXOY vertically to right, EYEPΓETOY to left of Athena standing left holding Nike and spear and shield.
Cf. SG 7091,2
Hellenistic Kingdoms - Lydia, Tralleis, 189-133 BC. Cistophoric Tetradrachm WS4-S Tralleis, Cistophoric Tetradrachm, 189-133 BC. Date: 04/07/2010 WS4-S Hellenistic Kingdoms -
Lydia, Tralleis, 189-133 BC.
AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm , 27mm, 12.36gm, axis 330º
Obv: Cista Mystica, lid open, serpent emerging to left, all within ivy wreath.
Rx: Bow in case between two coiled serpents; to left: TPAΛ to right, Zebu bull standing right on meander-pattern.
Cf. SG 4745-47, Noe 15(?).
Hellenistic Kingdoms - Thrace, Thasos, c. 148 BC. AR Tetradrachm MKG-10 Thasos, AR Tetradrachm, c. 148 BC. Date: 04/07/2010 MKG 10 Hellenistic Kingdoms -
Thrace, Thasos, c. 148 B.C.
AR Tetradrachm, 30mm, 16.63gm, axis: 30º
Obv: Head of Dionysos right, wreathed in ivy.
Rx: HPAKLEOYΣ / ΣΩTHPOΣ
ΘAΣIΩN(in ex), Hercules standing left, right hand resting on club and left holding lion-skin; MH monogram in inner left field.
SNG Cop 1040, Cf. SG 1759.
Autonomous Judea, Alexander Jannaeus, 103-76 BC. Æ Prutah Autonomous Judea, Alexander Jannaeus, 103-76 BC. Æ Prutah Date: 12/27/2007 09 JR Autonomous Kingdom of Judaea,
Alexander Jannaeus, 103-76 BC.
Æ Prutah, 14mm, 1.26gm.
Obv: Greek legend BAΣIΛEΩΣ / AΛEΞANΔPOY around anchor.
Rx: star of eight rays within diadem, Hebrew legend: “Yehonatan the King” between rays.
Hendin GBC 10, - COI 469, Mesh. AJC 8.
Roman Provincial Judea, Roman Procurators: Pontius Pilate, 26-36 AD. Æ Prutah Roman Provincial Judea, Roman Procurators: Pontius Pilate, 26-36 AD. Æ Prutah Date: 12/27/2007 11 JR Roman Provincial Judaea -
Roman Procurators, Pontius Pilate, 26-36 AD.
Æ Prutah, 15mm, 1.54gm, axis: 240º
Obv: IOYΛIA KAICAPOC. Three bound ears of barley.
Rx: TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC. Simpulum.
Hendin GBC 113, - COI 648, Mesh. AJC II supp V, 21.
Roman Provincial Judea, Client-king Herod Agrippa I, 37-44 AD. Æ Prutah Roman Provincial Judea, Client-king Herod Agrippa I, 37-44 AD. Æ Prutah Date: 12/27/2007 12 JR Roman Provincial Judaea,
Client-King: Herod Agrippa I, 37-44 AD.
Æ Prutah, 42-3 AD. 17mm, 2.93gm, axis: 0º
Obv: BACIΛEωC AΓPIΠA. Fringed canopy.
Rx: L – S (= yr 6 = 42/3 AD.) to left and right of three ears of barley with two leaves.
Hendin GBC 75, - COI 553, Mesh. AJC II 249,11.
Judea - 1st Revolt, "Year 2", 67/8 AD. Æ Prutah Judea - 1st Revolt, "Year 2", 67/8 AD. Æ Prutah Date: 12/27/2007 15 JR Judea – 1st Revolt, 67/8 AD.
Æ Prutah 16mm, 2.36gm, axis: 180º
Obv: Hebrew legend, “Year Two”, Amphora with two handles.
Rx: Hebrew legend, “The Freedom of Zion”, vine leaf on branch.
Hendin GBC 123, - COI 661, Mesh. AJC II 260,12.
Arabia Felix, Roman Client-state of Nabataea, Rabbell II and Hagru, 71-106 AD. Æ 15mm, Arabia Felix, Roman Client-state of Nabataea, Rabbell II and Hagru, 71-106 AD. Æ 15mm, Date: 12/27/2007 (SU? SS? KI?) Arabia Felix, Roman Client-state of Nabataea, Rabbell II and Hagru, 71-106 AD.
Æ 15mm, 2.44gm, axis: 30º
Obv: Conjoined heads of Rabbell and Hagru right.
Rx: Aramaic inscription above crossed cornucopiae.
SGI --, Meshorer 164, SNG ANS 6 1452.
Successors of Alexander - Indo-Greek Kingdom of Baktria, Menander, 155-130 BC. AR Drachma Indo-Greek Kingdom of Baktria, Menander, 155-130 BC. AR Drachma Date: 12/27/2007 WS 01 Successsors of Alexander - Indo-Greek, Baktrian Kings, Menander, 155-130 B.C.
AR Drachma, 17.5mm, 2.18gm, axis: 0º.
Obv: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ /MENANΔPOUY. Diademed bust of king left, wielding spear.
Rx: Athena Alkidemos standing left, holding shield and brandishing thunderbolt; Karoshti legend: Maharajasa tratarasa / Menamdrasa.
Cf. SNG ANS 741.
Successors of Alexander - Indo Greek Kingdom of Baktria, Posthumous issue in the name of Hermaios, c. 40-1 B.C. Billon AR Tetrad Indo Greek - Kingdom of Baktria, Posthumous issue in the name of Hermaios, c. 40-1 B.C. Billon AR Tetradrachm Date: 12/27/2007 07 HJB Successors of Alexander - Kingdom of Baktria, Posthumous issue in the name of Hermaios, c. 40-1 BC.
Billon AR Tetradrachm, 24mm, 5.75gm, axis: 30º
Obv: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ EPMAIOY Diad, dr. bust right.
Rx: Karoshti legend, Zeus enthroned ¾ to left gesturing with right hand and holding scepter in left.
SNG ANS 1413, Cf. SG 7737.
Indo-Greek Kingdoms, Indo-Scythians, Azes II, 35 BC. - 5 AD. Billon AR Tetradrachm Indo-Greek - Indo-Scythians, Azes II, 35 BC. - 5 AD. Billon AR Tetradrachm Date: 12/27/2007 WS 01 - Indo-Greek Kingdoms - Indo-Scythians, Azes II, 35 BC. - 5 AD.
AR Tetradrachm, 24mm, 7.66gm, axis: 330º
Obv: BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY AZOY. King on horseback, right, holding whip.
Rx: Karosthi legend, Athena standing right, holding spear and shield; monograms to left and right.
SG (’75) 2679
Antagoinists of Rome - Zeugitania, Carthage, Time of 2nd Punic war: c. 221-210 BC. AE 20mm Zeugitania, Carthage, Time of the 2nd Punic war: c. 221-210 BC. AE 20mm Date: 12/27/2007 03 HJB Antagonists of Rome - Zeugitania, Carthage
c. 221-210 BC. Time of the 2nd Punic war.
AE 20mm, 5.40gm, axis: 0º
Obv: Head of Tanit left, wreathed in corn.
Rx: Horse walking right, looking back .
Cf. SG 6512.
Antagonists of Rome - Kingdom of Parthia, c. 10-40 AD. AR Drachma 058-W'09 Parthia, Artabanos II, c. 10-40 AD. AR Drachma Date: 04/07/2010 058 W'09 Antagonists of Rome - Kingdom of Parthia, Artabanos II, c. 10-40 AD.
AR Drachma, 20x18mm, 3.36gm, axis: 0º
Obv: Diademed cuirassed bust with long square beard, left.
Rx: above, BAΣIΛEΩΣ / BAΣIΛEΩN; on right, APΣAKOV; in ex, EVEPΓETOV / ΔIKAIOV; on left, EΠIΦANOVΣ / ΦIΛEΛΛHNOΣ. AΓT Monogram, archer enthroned right holding bow.
Cf. SGI 5776.
Antagonists of Rome - Kingdom of Pontos, Mithridates VI, 120-63 BC. AR Tetradrachm Kingdom of Pontos, Mithridates VI, 120-63 BC. AR Tetradrachm Date: 12/27/2007 05 HJB Antagonists of Rome - Kingdom of Pontos, Mithridates VI, 120-63 B.C.
AR Tetradrachm, 29mm, 16.01gm, axis: 30º Mint of Odessa,
Obv: Head of Mithridates as Alexander (posing as Hercules) right wearing lion-skin headdress.
Rx: BAΣIΛEΩΣ /AΛEΞANΔPOY. Zeus enthroned left holding Nike and scepter; in ex: OΔH.
Price 1191
Roman Republic, Q.Minucius M. f. Thermus, AR Denarius,103 BC. Q.Minucius M. f. Thermus, AR Denarius,103 BC. Date: 12/27/2007 06 HJB Roman Republic - Q.Minucius M. f. Thermus, 103 BC., AR Denarius, 19mm, 3.89gm, axis: 90º.
Obv: Head of Mars left in plumed helmet.
Rx: Two warriors fighting, the one on the left protects his fallen comrade, the other wears horned helmet; in ex: Q THERM MF. Minucia 19, SR 197, Syd/CRR 592
Roman Republic, Janiform Æ As, 157-155 BC. Roman Republican Janiform Æ As, 157-155 BC. Date: 12/27/2007 (SU? SS? KI?) Roman Republic, 157-155 BC.
Janiform Æ As, 29mm, 20.26gm, axis: 270º
Mint of Rome,
Obv: Head of Janus, I above.
Rx: Prow right, I above, ROMA below.
Cf. SR 712.
Roman Imperatorial - Julius Caesar, AR Denarius, Travelling Mint in Italy, 49 BC. MK 15-04 Julius Caesar, AR Denarius, Mint in Italy, 49 BC. Date: 04/07/2010 MK 15 04 Roman Imperatorial - Julius Caesar, Mint in Italy, 49 BC.
AR Denarius, 19mm, 3.88gm, axis: 90º
Obv: CAESAR. Elephant walking right, trampling on serpent-shaped carnyx.
Rx: Priestly implementia: simpulum, sprinkler, axe and apex.
RSC 49, SR 1399
Roman Imperatorial - Marc Antony Legion XX, AR Denarius, 32/1 BC. Roman Imperatorial - Marc Antony Leg XX, AR Denarius, 32/1 BC. Date: 12/27/2007 MK-01 Roman Imperatorial, Mint at Patrae (?)
Marc Antony, Legion XX, 32/1 BC.
AR Denarius, 18mm, 3.56gm, axis: 90º
Obv: ANT AVG III VIR R P C. Galley right with banners flying from bow-mast.
Rx: LEG XX. Aquila between two legionary standards.
RSC 57, SYD-CRR 1243, Cf. SR 1497.
Augustus, 27 B.C- 13 A.D. Æ “Moneyer’s” Dupondius w/ 3 C/M’s Augustus, 27 B.C- 13 A.D. Æ “Moneyer’s” Dupondius w/ 3 C/M’s Date: 12/27/2007 SU 01 - Moneyer’s Series Orichalcum Æ Dupondius bearing 3 counter-marks, 25mm, 8.60gm, axis: 180º
Augustus, 27 B.C- 13 AD. Mint of Rome, 17 B.C.
Obv: AVGVSTVS / TRIBVNIC / POTEST in 3 lines within wreath.
Rx: M SANQVINIVS Q F III VIR AAA FF around large S – C. C/M: PP at 12:00 Rx, IMP & uncertain C/M below it.
Host coin: Cf. SR 1666, VM 98e.
Augustus, 27 B.C – 13 A.D. Æ “Moneyer’s” As, 6 B.C. Augustus, 27 B.C – 13 A.D. Æ “Moneyer’s” As, 6 B.C. Date: 12/27/2007 SU 02 Moneyer’s Series Æ As
26mm, 10.08gm, axis: 0º
Augustus, 27 B.C – 13 AD. Mint of Rome, 6 BC.
Obv: CAESAR AVGVST PONT MAX TRIBUNIC POT. Bare head right
Rx: VOLVSVS VALER MESSAL III VIR AAA FF around large SC. (Triumvir Monetale - Messala, 6 B.C.)
RIC I 441, SR 1688, VM 99 var.
Agrippa, companion of Augustus and grandfather of Caligula, Posthumous Æ As MKRI-002 Posthumous Æ As, in honor of: Agrippa, d. 12 BC. struck by: Caligula, 37-41 A.D. Date: 04/07/2010 MKRI 002 Posthumous issue in honor of: Agrippa, d. 12 BC.
struck by: Caligula, Mint of Rome, 37-41 AD.
Æ As, 29mm, 10.20gm, axis: 180º
Obv: M AGRIPPA L F COS III. Agrippa, head left, wearing rostral crown
Rx: S - C. Neptune standing left holding dolphin and trident.
RIC I 58 (Gaius), SR 1812, VM 4.
Augustus (27 B.C.-14 A.D.) Posthumous commemorative Æ As, Struck by Tiberius. 22-30 A.D. Augustus (27 B.C.-14 A.D.) Posthumous commemorative Æ As, Struck by Tiberius. 22-30 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 SU-01 Posthumous commemorative Æ As, in honor of Augustus, 27 B.C.-14 A.D.
Struck by Tiberius, Mint of Lugdunum, 22-30 A.D.
28mm, 9.02gm, axis: 210º
Obv: DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER. Bare head left.
Rx: PROVIDENT S – C. Large altar. (this altar was probably located on the Campus Martius)
RIC I 81, SR 1789, VM 157.
Tiberius, Caesar under Augustus, Grand Altar of Lugdunum CR-07 Tiberius, Caesar under Augustus, 10-14 A.D. Æ As, Mint of Lugdunum, 12-14 A.D. Date: 04/07/2010 CR07 Tiberius, Caesar under Augustus, 10-14 AD. Mint of Lugdunum, 12-14 AD.
Æ As 26mm, 10.77gm, axis: 240º
Obv: TI CAESAR AVGVST F IMPERAT VII.
Laureate head right.
Rx: ROM ET AVG. Façade of altar of the cult of Roma and Augustus at Lugdunum, 2 columns w/ statues of Victory.
RIC I 245 (Augustus), SR 1756, VM 4.
Tiberius AR Denarius, 14-37 AD. So-Called "Tribute Penny" MKRI-003 Tiberius, 14-37 AD. AR Denarius, So-called "Tribute Penny", Mint of Lugdunum, after 16 A.D. Date: 04/07/2010 MKRI 003 Tiberius, 14-37 AD. Mint of Lugdunum, after 16 AD.
AR Denarius, 17mm, 3.69gm, axis: 12:00
Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS Laureate head right.
Rx: PONTIF MAXIM. Livia, as Pax, seated right holding long scepter and olive-branch.
(So-Called "Tribute Penny" - This type popularly accepted – unproven – as the “Render unto Caesar” coin)
RIC I 30, RSC 16a, Cf. SR 1763, VM 6a.
Tiberius, 14-37 AD. Æ As Tiberius, 14-37 AD. Æ As Date: 12/27/2007 MK01-03 - Tiberius, 14-37 AD.
Æ As 28mm, 10.17gm, axis: 160º
Mint of Rome, 22-3 A.D.
Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII. Bare head left.
Rx: PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN POTEST XXIIII around large SC.
RIC I 44, Cf. SR 1770, VM 16.
Gaius - "Caligula", 37-41 AD. Æ As MKRI-005 Gaius AKA “Caligula”, 37-41 AD. Æ As, 40-41 AD. Date: 04/07/2010 MKRI 005 Gaius, AKA Caligula, 37-41 AD.
Æ As, 29mm, 10.90gm, axis: 180º
Mint of Rome, 40-41 AD.
Obv: C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR P IIII P P. Bare head left.
Rx: VESTA / S - C. Vesta seated left holding patera and scepter.
RIC I 54, SG --.
Germanicus, brother of Claudius and father of Caligula, Posthumous Æ As by Claudius MKRI-009 Posthumous Æ As, by Claudius, 41-54 AD. for Germanicus, d. 19 AD. Mint of Rome, 42 AD. Date: 04/07/2010 MKRI 009 Posthumous Æ As, in honor of: Germanicus, d. 19 AD.
struck by: Claudius, 41-54 AD.
29mm, 10.18gm, axis: 210º
Mint of Rome, 42 AD.
Obv: GERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N.
Bare head right.
Rx: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P around large S - C.
RIC I 106 (Claudius), SR 1905, VM 4.
Claudius, 41-54 AD. Æ As, 41-2 AD. Claudius I, 41-54 AD. Æ As, 41-42 AD. Date: 12/27/2007 MK-05 01 Claudius I, 41-54 AD.
Æ As, 29mm, 9.20gm, axis: 180º
Mint of Rome, 41-42 AD.
Obv: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP. Bare head left.
Rx: S - C across field; Minerva standing right, brandishing spear and holding shield.
RIC I 100, SR 1861, VM 17.
Nero, 54-68 AD. Ara Pacis Æ As Nero, 54-68 A.D. Ara Pacis Æ As, Mint of Lugdunum, 65 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Nero, 54-68 AD.
Æ As, 28mm, 10.05gm, axis: 210º
Mint of Lugdunum, 65 AD.
Obv: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM PM TR P IMP PP Bare head right.
Rx: ARA PACIS: S – C. Façade of the altar-enclosure of the Ara Pacis showing double-doors.
Cf. SR 1971, VM 29.
Vespasian, 69-79 AD. AR Denarius - "Judaea Capta" MK15-05 Vespasian, 69-79 AD. AR Denarius, "Judaea Capta" Mint of Rome, 69-71 AD. Date: 04/07/2010 MK 15 05 Vespasian, 69-79 AD.
AR Denarius, 18mm, 3.42gm, axis: 225º
Mint of Rome, 69-71 AD.
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG.
Laureate head right.
Rx: IVDAEA. Judaea as mourning captive, seated right beneath trophy.
RIC II 15, RSC 226, SR 2296, VM 32.
Titus, Caesar, 69-79 A.D. Æ As, 72 A.D. Titus, Caesar, 69-79 A.D. Æ As, 72 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Titus, Caesar, 69-79 A.D.
Æ As. 25mm, 10.57gm, axis: 150º
Mint of Rome, 72 AD.
Obv: T CAES VESPASIAN IMP P TR P COS II. Laureate head right.
Rx: AEQVITAS AVGVSTI S – C. Aequitas standing left holding scales and scepter.
RIC I 618, SR 2473, VM 50.
"Fourree" Denarius - Ancient Counterfeit - AR foil over AE, Prototype: Domitian, Caesar, under Vespasian, 69-79 AD. "Fourree" Denarius - Ancient Counterfeit - AR foil over AE, Prototype: Domitian, Caesar, under Vespasian, 69-79 AD. Date: 12/27/2007 (SU?) "Fourree" Denarius - Ancient Counterfeit
AR foil over AE, 18mm, 2.68gm, axis: 150º
Prototype:
Domitian, Caesar (under Vespasian) 69-79 AD.
Denarius, Mint of Rome, 79 AD.
Obv: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VI. Laureate head right.
Rx: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS. Salus standing right, feeding serpent and leaning on column.
Cf. RIC II 243, RSC 384, SR 2642.
Nerva, 96-98 AD. Denarius with Priestly Implements MK15-08 Nerva, 96-98 AD. AR Denarius, Priestly Implements, Mint of Rome, 98 AD. Date: 04/07/2010 MK 15 08 Nerva, 96-98 AD.
AR Denarius, 17mm, 3.03gm, axis: 180º
Mint of Rome, 98 AD.
Obv: IMP NERVA CAES AVG GERM P M TR P II.
Laureate head right.
Rx: IMP II COS IIII P P. Priestly implementia: simpulum, aspergillum, jug and lituus.
RIC II 47, RSC 95, SR 3032, VM 11/1.
Trajan, 97-117 AD. AR Denarius, 107 AD. Aequitas Trajan, 97-117 AD. AR Denarius, 107 AD. Date: 12/27/2007 Trajan, 97-117 AD.
AR Denarius, 17mm, 3.31gm, axis: 240º
Mint of Rome, 107 AD.
Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P. Laureate head right.
Rx: COS V P P SPQR OPTIMO PRINC. Aequitas seated left holding scales and cornucopia.
RIC 119, RSC 86, SR 3123, VM 7/13.
Trajan, 98-117 AD. "Danube Bridge" Sestertius (Pons Sublicius in Rome) CR03 Trajan, 98-117 AD. Orichalcum Æ Sestertius, "Danube Bridge" (Probably Pons Sublicius) Mint of Rome, 105 AD. Date: 04/08/2010 CR03 Trajan, 98-117 AD.
Orichalcum Æ Sestertius
31mm, 21.36gm, axis: 210º
Mint of Rome, 105 AD.
Obv: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GERM DAC P M TR P COS V P P. Laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder.
Rx: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI / SC. "Danube Bridge" (more likely the Pons Sublicius in Rome), boat moored below.
RIC II 569, SR 3207, VM 54/11.
Trajan, 98-117 AD. Dupondius - "Dacia Capta" CR02-32. Trajan, 98-117 AD. Orichalcum Æ Dupondius, "Dacia Capta", Mint of Rome, 107 AD. Date: 04/08/2010 CR02-32. Trajan, 98-117 AD.
Orichalcum Æ Dupondius
27mm, 14.78gm, axis: 195º
Mint of Rome, 107 AD.
Obv: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P. Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rx: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI S - C. Roma standing left holding Victory and scepter, Dacian captive kneels at feet.
RIC 487 var, SR 3220, VM 63/4.
Trajan, 98-117 AD. Æ As, "Trajan's Column" CR02-33. Trajan, 98-117 AD. Æ As, "Trajan's Column" Mint of Rome, 112-17 AD. Date: 04/08/2010 CR02-33. Trajan, 98-117 AD.
Æ As, 26mm, 11.94gm, axis: 180º
Mint of Rome, 112-17 AD.
Obv: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P. Laureate draped bust right.
Rx: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI S - C. Trajan’s column, statue of emperor at top, 2 eagles at base.
RIC 600, SR --, VM --.
Trajan, 98-117 AD. Orichalcum Æ “Brass As”, Mint of Antioch, 115-116 AD. Trajan, 98-117 AD. Orichalcum Æ “Brass As”, Mint of Antioch, 115-116 AD. Date: 12/27/2007 42 Trajan, 98-117 AD.
Orichalcum Æ “Brass As”
24mm, 8.40gm, axis: 180º
Mint of Antioch, 115-116 AD.
Obv: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG. Radiate draped bust right.
Rx: DAC PARTHICO P M TR POT XX COS V P P around oak-wreath, S C within.
(anomalous, experimental issue)
RIC II 644, SR 3243, VM 74

Obv: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG. Radiate draped bust right.
Rx: DAC PARTHICO P M TR POT XX COS V P P around oak-wreath, S C within.
(anomalous, experimental issue)
RIC II 644, SR 3243, VM 74.
Trajan, 98-117 AD. AE Quadrans, 101 AD. Trajan, 98-117 AD. AE Quadrans, 101 AD. Date: 12/27/2007 Trajan, 98-117 AD.
AE Quadrans, 17mm, 3.51gm, axis: 180º
Mint of Rome, 101 AD.
Obv: IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG. Laureate head right.
Rx: Shewolf crouching left; in ex: S C.
RIC 11 694, SR 3245, VM --.
MK_15_10_Hadrian_Moneta MK15-10 Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AR Denarius, "Moneta", Mint of Rome, 137 AD. Date: 04/08/2010 MK15-10 Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AR Denarius, "Moneta", Mint of Rome, 137 AD.
Antoninus Pius, 138-161 A.D. AE Sestertius, 142 A.D. Antoninus Pius, 138-161 A.D. AE Sestertius, 142 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Antoninus Pius, 138-161 A.D. AE Sestertius, 142 A.D.
32mm, 30.17gm, axis: 12:00
Mint of Rome
Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III. Laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rx: ANNONA AVG S - C Annona standing facing, head right, holding corn-ears and reversed cornucopia, at feet l & r, modius and prow.
RIC 597, SR 4147 VM --.
MK_15_14_M_Aurelius_Caes_Implements MK15-14 Marcus Aurelius, Caesar under Antoninus Pius,
139-161 AD. AR Denarius, "Priestly Implements", Mint of Rome, 142 AD.
Date: 04/08/2010 MK15-14 Marcus Aurelius, Caesar under Antoninus Pius,
139-161 AD. AR Denarius, "Priestly Implements", Mint of Rome, 142 AD.
MKRI_073_SeptSev_Dea_Caelestis_Denarius MKRI-073 Septimius Severus, 193-211 AD. AR Denarius, "Dea Caelestis", Mint of Rome, 204 A.D.
 Date: 04/08/2010 MKRI-073 Septimius Severus, 193-211 AD. AR Denarius, "Dea Caelestis", Mint of Rome, 204 A.D.
21_CR_CaracallaSerapis 21 CR Caracalla, 198-217 AD. AR Antoninianus, "Serapis" Mint of Rome, 215 AD.
 Date: 04/08/2010 21 CR Caracalla, 198-217 AD. AR Antoninianus, "Serapis" Mint of Rome, 215 AD.
Severus Alexander, 222-235 A.D. AR Denarius, 226 A.D. Severus Alexander, 222-235 A.D. AR Denarius, 226 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Severus Alexander, 222-235 A.D. AR Denarius, 226 A.D.
19mm, 2.84gm, axis: 6:00
Mint of Rome
Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG.
Laureate draped bust right.
Rx: ANNONA AVG Annona standing left, holding corn-ears and cornucopia, modius at feet.
RIC 133, RSC 23, Cf. SR 7857. VM 5.
Gordian III, 238-244 A.D. AR Antoninianus, 241-2 A.D. Gordian III, 238-244 A.D. AR Antoninianus, 241-2 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Gordian III, 238-244 A.D. AR Antoninianus, 241-2 A.D.
22mm, 3.98gm, axis: 6:00
Obv; IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rx: P M TR P IIII COS II P P Gordian standing right holding transverse spear and globe.
RIC 92, RSC 253, SR 8646, VM 39/2.
Gallienus, 253-268 A.D. Billon Antoninianus, 253-5 A.D. Gallienus, 253-268 A.D. Billon Antoninianus, 253-5 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Gallienus, 253-268 A.D. Billon Antoninianus, 253-5 A.D.
22mm, 3.25gm, axis: 7:00
Mint of Rome
Obv: IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG. Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rx: IOVI CONSERVA. Jupiter standing left holding thunderbolt and scepter.
RIC V, ii 143(J), RSC 351, SR 10237, VM 101.
Salonina, w. of Gallienus, 253-268 A.D. Billon Antoninianus, 253-260 A.D. Salonina, w. of Gallienus, 253-268 A.D. Billon Antoninianus, 253-260 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Salonina, w. of Gallienus, 253-268 A.D. Billon Antoninianus, 253-260 A.D.
22mm, 2.53gm, axis: 6:00
Mint of Rome
Obv: SALONINA AVG. Draped bust right on crescent.
Rx: CONCORDIA AVGG. Concordia seated left holding patera and double cornucopia (mule - reverse of Gallienus)
Rx: RIC V 130(J),
RSC 29 (note).
Gallic Empire, Victorinus, 268-270 A.D. Billon Antoninianus, 270-71 A.D. Gallic Empire, Victorinus, 268-270 A.D. Billon Antoninianus, 270-71 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Gallic Empire, Victorinus, 268-270 A.D. Billon Antoninianus, 270-71 A.D.
19mm, 2.51gm, axis: 6:00.
Mint of Cologne
Obv: IMP C VICTORINVS PF AVG. Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rx: PAX AVG. Pax standing left holding olive-branch and scepter; in fields l & r: V - star.
RIC 118. Cunetio 2530, SR 11175
MK_15_29_Tetricus_II_Implements MK15-29 Tetricus II, Caesar, 273-4 AD. Billon Antoninianus, "Priestly Implements", Mint of Cologne
Date: 04/08/2010 MK15-29 Tetricus II, Caesar, 273-4 AD. Billon Antoninianus, "Priestly Implements", Mint of Cologne
Probus, 275-282 A.D. AR/Billon Antoninianus, 280-281 A.D. Probus, 275-282 A.D. AR/Billon Antoninianus, 280-281 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Probus, 275-282 A.D. AR/Billon Antoninianus, 280-281 A.D.
22mm, 3.81gm, axis: 12:00
Mint of Antioch
Obv: IMP C M AVR PROBVS PF AVG. Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rx: RESTITVT ORBIS. Female personification of Orbis Terrarum standing right presenting wreath to Probus, standing left; <font face="symbol">D</font> between; in ex: XXI.
RIC V, ii 925, SR 12021, Cf. VM 39, 40.
Diocletian, 284-305 A.D. AR/AE Antoninianus, 289-290 A.D. Diocletian, 284-305 A.D. AR/AE Antoninianus, 289-290 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Diocletian, 284-305 A.D. AR/AE Antoninianus, 289-290 A.D.
22mm, 4.16gm, axis: 6:00
Mint of Siscia
Obv: IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS PF AVG. Radiate curiassed bust right.
Rx: CONSERVATOR AVGG. Diocletian standing right, holding scepter and clasping hands over altar with Jupiter standing left and holding scepter; in ex: <font face="symbolus ii">.</font>XXI<font face="symbolus ii">.</font>I<font face="symbolus ii">.</font> .
RIC V, ii 263, Cf SR 3511, VM 22.
Diocletian, 284-305 A.D. AR/Æ Follis, 298-9 A.D. Diocletian, 284-305 A.D. AR/Æ Follis, 298-9 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Diocletian, 284-305 A.D. AR/Æ Follis, 298-9 A.D.
29mm, 9.68mm, axis: 12:00
Mint of Thessalonica
Obv: IMP CC VAL DIOCLETIANVS PF AVG. Laureate head r.
Rx: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI. Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopia; in ex: TSB.
RIC VI 19a, Cf. SR 3533,4, VM 41.
CR10_Maxentius_Altar CR10 Maxentius, 306-312 AD. Æ Follis, "Temple of Roma", Mint of Rome, 308-310 AD.
 Date: 04/08/2010 CR10 Maxentius, 306-312 AD. Æ Follis, "Temple of Roma", Mint of Rome, 308-310 AD.
Constantine I, 307-337 A.D. AR/AE3, 326-8 A.D. Constantine I, 307-337 A.D. AR/AE3, 326-8 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Constantine I, 307-337 A.D. AR/AE3, 326-8 A.D.
19mm, 3.18gm, axis: 7:00
Mint of Thessalonica
Obv: CONSTANTINVS AVG. Laureate head right.
Rx: PROVIDENTIAE AVGG. Campgate of 6 tiers, no door, 2 turrets and star above, dot to right; in ex: SMTSE.
RIC VII 153, LRBC 829, SR 3878, VM 85.
Contemporary copy of Constantine I “campgate”, c. 330 A.D. Contemporary copy of Constantine I “campgate”, c. 330 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Contemporary copy of Constantine I “campgate”, c. 330 A.D.
19mm, 3.49gm, axis: 6:00
"Mint of Antioch"
Obv: CONSTANTINVS AVG. Laureate head right.
Rx: PROVIDENTIAE AVGG. Campgate of 6 tiers, no door, two turrets and star above; SMANTA in ex. Prototypes:
RIC VII 63, Cf. SR 3878, VM 85.
Constans, 337-350 A.D. AE 3 Half-Centenionalis, 348-50 A.D. Constans, 337-350 A.D. AE 3 Half-Centenionalis, 348-50 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Constans, 337-350 A.D. AE 3 Half-Centenionalis, 348-50 A.D.
18mm, 2.21gm, axis: 6:00
Mint of Lugdunum
Obv: DN CONSTANTIVS PF AVG. Diademed draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rx: FEL TEMP REPARATIO. Constans standing left, holding phoenix on globe and labarum, in prow of galley steered by Victory; in ex: PLG.
RIC VIII 96, LRBC 186, Cf. SR 3973, VM 61.
MK_15_47_Constantius_II_Siliqua MK15-47 Contantius II, 337-361 AD. AR Siliqua, "Tricennalia", Mint of Arelate, 355-360 AD.
 Date: 04/08/2010 MK15-47 Contantius II, 337-361 AD. AR Siliqua, "Tricennalia", Mint of Arelate, 355-360 AD.
MKRI_204_Julian_II_Apis_bull MKRI-204 Julian II, 361-363 AD. Æ 1, "Apis Bull", Mint of Heraclea
Date: 04/08/2010 MKRI-204 Julian II, 361-363 AD. Æ 1, "Apis Bull", Mint of Heraclea
Valentinian II, 375-392 A.D. Æ 4, 384-387 A.D. Valentinian II, 375-392 A.D. Æ 4, 384-387 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Valentinian II, 375-392 A.D. Æ 4, 384-387 A.D.
13mm, 1.00gm, axis: 6:00
Mint of Siscia
Obv: DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG. Diademed draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rx: VICTORIA AVGGG.
Victory walking left holding wreath and palm; in ex: ASIS
RIC IX 39a. LRBC 1575,
SR --, VM 45.
Roman Provincial – Macedon, Stobi, Caracalla, 198-217 A.D. Æ 24mm Roman Provincial – Macedon, Stobi, Caracalla, 198-217 A.D. Æ 24mm Date: 12/27/2007 Roman Provincial – Macedon, Stobi, Caracalla, 198-217 A.D. Æ 24mm, 6.36gm, axis: 1:00.
Obv: M AVP ANT<font face="symbol">W</font>NINOC
Lauareate and cuirassed bust r.
Rx: MVNICIP STOBE.
Hades-Serapis (Pluto) galloping in quadriga right, holding scepter and struggling persephone.
Josifovski 288, Moushmov 6559.
Koinon of Macedon, Neokorate, (under Rome) 3rd century A.D. AE 24mm Koinon of Macedon, Neokorate, (under Rome) 3rd century A.D. AE 24mm Date: 12/27/2007 Koinon of Macedon, Neokorate, (under Rome) 3rd century A.D.
AE 24mm, 6.93gm, axis 6:00.
Obv: ALEXANDROU Head of Alexander the Great right, hair bound in tania.
Rx: KOINON MAKEDONWN NEW. Athena seated left holding Nike and spear, leaning on shield.
Cf. SGI 4808-10, SNG Cop 1369 (or similar)
MK_15_58_Gordian_Dionysopolis MK15-55 Moesia, Dionysopolis, Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Æ Pentassarion
 Date: 04/08/2010 MK15-55 Moesia, Dionysopolis, Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Æ Pentassarion
Brockage of Provincial issue for: Philip II, Caesar, 244-7 AD 17mm, Origin Uncertain, possibly Bizya, Thrace Brockage of Provincial issue for: Philip II, Caesar, 244-7 AD 17mm, Origin Uncertain, possibly Bizya, Thrace Date: 12/27/2007 Brockage of Provincial issue for: Philip II, Caesar, 244-7 AD, Origin Uncertain, possibly Bizya, Thrace
17mm, 2.89gm
Obv: <font face="symbol">M IO</font>V<font face="symbol">L FILIPPO</font>C KAIC. Bare-headed, youthful bust right.
Rx: Reversed incuse of obverse.
Cf. Moushmov 3517-23(?.
This coin also seems to have a small, neat C/M at 7:00 reverse.
22_CR_HadrianNilus 22 CR Egypt, Alexandria, Hadrian 117-238 AD. AR Tetradrachm, "Nilus" 135/6 AD.
 Date: 04/08/2010 22 CR Egypt, Alexandria, Hadrian 117-238 AD. AR Tetradrachm, "Nilus" 135/6 AD.
Roman Provincial Egypt, Aurelian, 270-275 A.D. Æ Tetradrachm, 272/3 A.D. Roman Provincial Egypt, Aurelian, 270-275 A.D. Æ Tetradrachm, 272/3 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Roman Provincial Egypt, Aurelian, 270-275 A.D. Æ Tetradrachm, 272/3 A.D.
21mm, 8.74gm, axis: 11:00,
Mint of Alexandria
Obv: AK<font face="symbol">L D</font>OM AVPH<font face="symbol">L</font>IANOC CEB. Laur & cuir bust right.
Rx: Eagle standing right, wings open, wreath in beak; in field right: L <font face="symbol">D</font> (= yr 4 = 272/3 A.D.)
Emmett 3929, Milne 4389, Curtis 1779.
Roman Provincial Egypt, Numerian, 283-284 A.D. Æ Tetradrachm, 284 A.D. Roman Provincial Egypt, Numerian, 283-284 A.D. Æ Tetradrachm, 284 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Roman Provincial Egypt, Numerian, 283-284 A.D. Æ Tetradrachm, 284 A.D.
20mm, 7.61gm, axis: 12:00,
Mint of Alexandria

Obv: A K M A NOVMEPIANOC CEB. Laur & cuir bust right.
Rx: Nike advancing right, holding wreath and trophy: ETOVC <font face="symbol">G</font> (= yr 3 = 284 A.D.)
Emmett 4023 , Milne 4477, Curtis1827.
Anastasius I, 491-418 A.D. Æ Follis, 512-518 A.D. Anastasius I, 491-418 A.D. Æ Follis, 512-518 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Anastasius I, 491-418 A.D. Æ Follis, 512-518 A.D.
32mm, 16.59gm, axis: 6:00.
Mint of Constantinople
Obv: DN ANASTASIVS PP AVG. Diademed draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rx: Large M, cross above, star to either side, <font face="symbol">G</font> between legs, in ex: CON.
SB 19.
Justinian I, 527-565 A.D. Æ Follis, 546/7 A.D. Justinian I, 527-565 A.D. Æ Follis, 546/7 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Justinian I, 527-565 A.D. Æ Follis, 546/7 A.D.
34mm, 19.07gm, axis: 6:00.
Mint of Nicomedia
Obv: DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG. Facing helmeted and draped bust holding gl cr.
Rx: Large M, cross above, ANNO to left, X / X (regnal yr. 20) to right,  between legs, in ex: NIKO.
SB 201.
Maurice Tiberius 582-602 A.D. Æ Follis, 596/7 A.D. Maurice Tiberius 582-602 A.D. Æ Follis, 596/7 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Maurice Tiberius 582-602 A.D. Æ Follis, 596/7 A.D.
Mint of Antioch
27mm, 11.10gm, axis: 6:00
Obv: DN MaURce p AUt. Crowned, facing consular bust holding mappa and eagle-tipped scepter.
Rx: Large m, +above, anno, to left, x/Y (yr 15) to right; in ex: thEVp".
SB 533.
Leo VI “The Wise” and Alexander, 886-912 A.D. Æ Follis Leo VI “The Wise” and Alexander, 886-912 A.D. Æ Follis Date: 12/27/2007 Leo VI “The Wise” and Alexander, 886-912 A.D. Æ Follis
24mm, 3.79gm, axis: 6:00
Mint of Constantinople
Obv: <font face="symbolus ii">+ lEoN / s AlE<font face="Numus Moneta">J</font>ANgRos</font> Leo and Alexander std. facing on double throne, labarum between.
Rx: <font face="symbolus ii">+ lEoN / s AlE<font face="Numus Moneta">J</font>AN /
gRos bAsil / roMEoN</font>
in four lines.
Cf. SB 1730.
Æ Follis, class A3, end of reign of Basil II & beginning of Constantine VIII, 1020-28 A.D. Æ Follis, class A3, end of reign of Basil II & beginning of Constantine VIII, 1020-28 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Æ Follis, class A3, end of reign of Basil II & beginning of Constantine VIII, 1020-28 A.D.
27mm, 10.54gm, axis: 6:00.
Mint of Constantinople
Obv: +ЄMMANVHΛ; IC – XC; nimbate bust of Christ facing.
Rx: +IЋSЧS / XRISTЧS / ЂASILЄЧ / ЂASILЄ in four lines, floral pattern below.
SB 1818.
Anonymous Æ Follis, class D. Time of Constantine IX, c. 1050-1060 A.D. Anonymous Æ Follis, class D. Time of Constantine IX, c. 1050-1060 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Anonymous Æ Follis, class D. Time of Constantine IX, c. 1050-1060 A.D.
28mm, 6.43gm, axis: 6:00.
Obv: Nimbate Christ enthroned facing, holding book of Gospels.
Rx: Inscription: isxs / BAsilE / Basil in three lines, cross above.
SB 1836.
Manuel I, 1143-1180 A.D. Scyphate Billon Aspron Trachy Manuel I, 1143-1180 A.D. Scyphate Billon Aspron Trachy Date: 12/27/2007 Scyphate Billon Aspron Trachy
Mint of Constantinople
27mm, 2.82gm, axis: 6:00
Manuel I, 1143-1180 A.D.
Obv: IC – XC. Nimbate Christ seated facing, wearing pallium and collobium.
Rx: Virgin, on right crowning Manuel, on left. holding labarum and globus cruciger.
SB 1966.
Restored Byzantine Empire, Scyphate Electrum Hyperpyron, Andronicus II & Michael IX, 1295-1320 A.D. Restored Byzantine Empire, Scyphate Electrum Hyperpyron, Andronicus II & Michael IX, 1295-1320 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Restored Byzantine Empire, Scyphate Electrum Hyperpyron, Andronicus II & Michael IX, 1295-1320 A.D.
24mm, 4.51gm, axis 6:00.
Obv: Bust of Virgin, orans, within walls of Constantinople.
Rx: Christ standing facing between Andronicus & Michael kneeling either side to be blessed.
Berk 367, SB 2396..
Restored Byzantine Empire, Small-module billon trachy, 1261-1453 A.D Restored Byzantine Empire, Small-module billon trachy, 1261-1453 A.D Date: 12/27/2007 Restored Byzantine Empire, Small-module billon trachy, 1261-1453 A.D.

20mm, 1.54gm.
Mint of Thessalonica
Andronicus II, 1282-95 A.D.
Obv: Large patriarchal cross with wing to right.
Rx: Andronicus standing facing holding cross in circle on staff and labarum-headed scepter.
Cf. SB 2383.
Islamic Anonymous Æ Fals Undated - c. 698-750 A.D. Islamic Anonymous Æ Fals Undated - c. 698-750 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Islamic Anonymous Æ Fals Undated - c. 698-750 A.D.
Umayyad Caliphate
22mm, 2.37gm, axis: 1:00
Mint of al Ramla
Obv: 3 line Arabic legend within border; traces of blundered legend around.
Rx: 3 line Arabic legend within border, palm tree to right; traces of blundered legend around.
Cf. Walker 853; Album 185.
European “Crusader” Rulers of Jerusalem: Amalric, 1163-1174 A.D. Billon Denar European “Crusader” Rulers of Jerusalem: Amalric, 1163-1174 A.D. Billon Denar Date: 12/27/2007 European “Crusader” Rulers of Jerusalem: Amalric, 1163-1174 A.D. Billon Denar
17mm, 0.48gm, axis 2:00.
Obv: AMALRICVS REX ○. Cross pattee, annulet in 1st & 3rd quadrant.
Rx: <font face="symbolus II">,</font>DE IERVSALEM.
Representation of Holy Sepulchre.
Mat./Ash. 101. Malloy 3189.
Ptolemy III, 246-221 B.C., Æ 24mm, Mint of Alexandria Ptolemy III, 246-221 B.C., Æ 24mm, Mint of Alexandria Date: 12/27/2007 Ptolemaic Kingdom
Æ 24mm, 11.80gm, axis: 12:00
Mint of Alexandria
Ptolemy III, Euergetes,
246-221 B.C.
Obv: Diademed head of Zeus right.
Rx: <font face="SYMBOL">PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS</font>. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings closed, club in field left.
Svoronos --, BMC 64f.
Antiochos I, 280-261 B.C. Æ17 Antiochos I, 280-261 B.C. Æ17 Date: 12/27/2007 Seleukid Kingdom
Æ17mm, 4.21gm, axis: 4:00.
Syria, Antiochia ad Orontem Antiochos I, Soter,
280-261 B.C.
Obv: Diademed, elderly-featured head of Antiochos right.
Rx: <font face="symbol">BASILEWS</font> / <font face="symbol">ANTIOCOU</font>
Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow and resting on bow.
Cf. SG 6878.
Antiochos VII, 138-129 B.C., Æ18mm Date: 12/27/2007 Antiochos VII, Euergetes, (Sidetes) 138-129 B.C
Æ18mm, 5.32gm, axis: 8:00.
Syria, Antiochia ad Orontem .
Obv: Winged bust of Eros right, wreathed in myrtle.
Rx: <font face="symbol">BASILEWS</font> / <font face="symbol">ANTIOCOU</font>
<font face="symbol">EUERGETOU</font> to r & l of Headdress of Isis, beneath: crescent, unclear date
Cf. SG 7098.
Alexander II, 128-123 B.C. Æ21mm Alexander II, 128-123 B.C. Æ21mm Date: 12/27/2007 Alexander II, Zebina, (Sidetes) 128-123 B.C.
Æ21mm, 9.45gm, axis: 12:00.
Syria, Antiochia ad Orontem
Obv: Radiate head of Alexander right.
Rx: <font face="symbol">BASILEWS</font> / <font face="symbol">ALEXANDROU</font>
to r & l of double cornucopia bound with diadem; field left: A above palm-branch; right, <font face="symbol">P</font>.
Cf. SG 7127
Antiochos VIII, Sole reign: 121-96 B.C. Æ17mm Antiochos VIII, Sole reign: 121-96 B.C. Æ17mm Date: 12/27/2007 Antiochos VIII, Gryphos, Sole reign: 121-96 B.C.
Æ17mm, 4.68gm, axis: 12:00.
Syria, Antiochia ad Orontem
Obv: Radiate head of Antiochos right.
Rx: <font face="symbol">BASILEWS</font> / <font face="symbol">ANTIOCOU</font>
<font face="symbol">EPFANOUS</font> to r & l of eagle standing left, scepter behind.
Cf. SG 7154.
Æ17mm, 4.68gm, axis: 12:00.
Syria, Antiochia ad Orontem
Obv: Radiate head of Antiochos right.
Rx: <font face="symbol">BASILEWS</font> / <font face="symbol">ANTIOCOU</font>
<font face="symbol">EPFANOUS</font> to r & l of eagle standing left, scepter behind.
Cf. SG 7154.
Antiochos X, Sole reign: 94-83 B.C. Æ19mm Antiochos X, Sole reign: 94-83 B.C. Æ19mm Date: 12/27/2007 Antiochos X, Eusebeus, Sole reign: 94-83 B.C.
Æ19mm, 5.99gm, axis: 12:00.
Syria, Antiochia ad Orontem
Obv: Diademed head of Antiochos right.
Rx: <font face="symbol">BASILEWS</font> / <font face="symbol">ANTIOXOU</font>
<font face="symbol">EUSEBOUS</font> / <font face="symbol">FILOPATOROS</font>
to r & l of caps of the Dioscuri, star above each..
Cf. SG 7185.
Roman Provincial Judea, Client-king Herod I, “The Great”, B.C. 40 - 4 A.D. Æ Prutah Roman Provincial Judea, Client-king Herod I, “The Great”, B.C. 40 - 4 A.D. Æ Prutah Date: 12/27/2007 Judea as Roman Client-state, Herod I, “The Great”, B.C. 40 - 4 A.D.
Æ Prutah, 14mm, 2.04gm, axis 12:00.
Obv: Cross within closed diadem, legend: <font face="symbol">BASILEWS</font>
<font face="symbol">HERWDOU</font> (fragmentary, as usual.)
Rx: Tripod table.
Hendin GBC 44,- COI 491, Mesh. AJC 236,10.
Roman Provincial Judea, Client-king Herod Archelaus B.C. 4 - 6 A.D. Æ Prutah Roman Provincial Judea, Client-king Herod Archelaus B.C. 4 - 6 A.D. Æ Prutah Date: 12/27/2007 Judea, Herod Archelaus B.C. 4 - 6 A.D.
Æ Prutah, 15mm, 2.22gm, axis 6:00.
Obv: Bunch of grapes on stem, leaf to left, legend: HPW<font face="symbol">DOU</font> above.
Rx: Helmet within wreath; inscription: <font face="symbol">EQNARCOU</font> below.
Hendin GBC 66, - COI 505, Mesh. AJC 241,6.
Roman Provincial Judea, Client-king Herod Archelaus, B.C. 4 - 6 A.D. Æ Prutah Roman Provincial Judea, Client-king Herod Archelaus, B.C. 4 - 6 A.D. Æ Prutah Date: 04/11/2011
Roman Provincial Judea, Roman Procurators: Antonius Felix 52-59 A.D. Æ Prutah Roman Provincial Judea, Roman Procurators: Antonius Felix 52-59 A.D. Æ Prutah Date: 12/27/2007 Roman Provincial Judea, Roman Procurators: Antonius Felix 52-59 A.D. Æ Prutah
17mm, 2.86gm, axis: 6:00.
Obv: NEPW K<font face="symbol">L</font>AV KAICAP
2 crossed shields and spears.
Rx: BPIT above palm-tree, LI<font face="symbol">D</font> - KAI (=yr 14 = 54 A.D.) across fields.
Hendin GBC 117, - COI 652, Mesh. AJC II supp V, 29
Roman Provincial Judea, Roman Procurators: Porcius Festus 59-62 A.D. Æ Prutah Roman Provincial Judea, Roman Procurators: Porcius Festus 59-62 A.D. Æ Prutah Date: 12/27/2007 Roman Provincial Judea, Roman Procurators: Porcius Festus 59-62 A.D. Æ Prutah, 58 A.D
14mm, 1.49gm, axis: 11:00.
Obv: NEP / WON / C.
within wreath.
Rx: LE (=yr 5 = 58 A.D.) KAIC APOC palm branch.
Hendin GBC 118, - COI 653, Mesh. AJC II supp V, 35.
Judea – 1st Revolt "Year 3", 68/9 A.D. Æ Prutah, Judea – 1st Revolt "Year 3", 68/9 A.D. Æ Prutah, Date: 12/27/2007 Judea – 1st Revolt "Year 3", 68/9 A.D. Æ Prutah,
16mm, 3.24gm, axis: 6:00.
Obv: Hebrew legend: “Year Three”. Amphora with broad rim.
Rx: Hebrew legend: “The Freedom of Zion”. Vine leaf on branch.
Hendin GBC 126, - COI 664, Mesh. AJC II 261,20.
Caligula, 37-41 A.D. Æ As, Mint of Rome, 41A.D. Caligula, 37-41 A.D. Æ As, Mint of Rome, 41A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Caligula, 37-41 A.D. Æ As, Mint of Rome, 41 A.D.
27mm, 9.61gm, axis: 6:00.
Obv: C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT Bare head left.
Rx: VESTA S – C. Vesta seated left, holding patera and scepter.
Cf. SR 1803, VM 9.
Posthumous issue for: Germanicus, d. 19 A.D. by Claudius, 41-54 A.D. Æ As, 42 A.D. Posthumous issue for: Germanicus, d. 19 A.D. by Claudius, 41-54 A.D. Æ As, 42 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Posthumous issue for: Germanicus, d. 19 A.D. by Claudius, 41-54 A.D. Æ As, 42 A.D.
29mm, 9.99gm.
Mint of Rome
Obv: GERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVG DIVI AVG N Bare head right.
Rx: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP PP around large SC.
Cf. SR 1905.
Æ As with 2 C/M’s of Claudius, 41-54 A.D.. Æ As with 2 C/M’s of Claudius, 41-54 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Æ As with 2 C/M’s of Claudius, 41-54 A.D.
27mm, 8.24gm. host coin:
Augustus, 27 B.C. - 14 A.D.
Obv: Bare head of Augustus right, C/M’s: AVG & TICÆ
Rx: Worn smooth.
In the 1st century A.D. heavily worn coins were occasionally recalled by the mint to be countermarked, officially extended their useful, circulating life - sometimes they were re-tariffed as a lower denomination.
Æ Semis of Augustus with TICA Countermark by Claudius I, 41-54 A.D. Æ Semis of Augustus with TICA Countermark by Claudius I, 41-54 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Æ Semis of Augustus with TICA Countermark by Claudius I, 41-54 A.D.
23mm, 4.84gm.
In the 1st century A.D. heavily worn coins were occasionally recalled by the mint to be countermarked, officially extended their useful, circulating life - sometimes they were re-tariffed as a lower denomination.
Nerva, 96-98 A.D. Æ Dupondius, Sept-Dec 96 A.D. Nerva, 96-98 A.D. Æ Dupondius, Sept-Dec 96 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Nerva, 96-98 A.D. Æ Dupondius, Sept-Dec 96 A.D.
26mm, 13.07gm, axis 6:00.
Mint of Rome
Obv: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III PP. Radiate head right
Rx: FORTVNA AVGVST; S - C: Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
RIC II 61, SR 3057, VM 29.
Trajan, 98-117 A.D. Æ Sestertius, 107 A.D. Trajan, 98-117 A.D. Æ Sestertius, 107 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Trajan, 98-117 A.D. Æ Sestertius, 107 A.D.
32mm, 24.11gm, axis 7:00.
Mint of Rome
Obv: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V PP. Laureate bust right, drapery on far shoulder.
Rx: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI; S - C: Spes walking left holding flower and hitching skirt.
RIC II 519, SR 3200, VM 54/9.
Contemporary copy of AR / Billon Antoninianus of Trebonianus Gallus, 251-3 AD Contemporary copy of AR / Billon Antoninianus of Trebonianus Gallus, 251-3 AD Date: 12/27/2007 Contemporary copy of AR / Billon Antoninianus,
Prototype: Trebonianus Gallus, 251-3 AD
21mm, 3.17gm, axis: 12:00.
Mint uncertain –
Obv: IMP CAE C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG. Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rx: PROVID AVG. Providentia standing left holding wand and scepter, globe at feet.
Likely Contemporary Copy of: Gallic Empire, Tetricus II, 268-270 A.D. Billon Antoninianus, Likely Contemporary Copy of: Gallic Empire, Tetricus II, 268-270 A.D. Billon Antoninianus, Date: 12/27/2007 Likely Contemporary Copy of: Gallic Empire, Tetricus II, 268-270 A.D. Billon Antoninianus,
18mm, 2.35gm, axis: 11:00.
Mint of Cologne? 270-73 A.D.?
Obv: IMP C TETRICVS CAE. Rad. dr. bust right.
Rx: SALVS AVG. Salus standing left, feeding serpent arising from altar, and holding long scepter.
No exact or even particularly close listed type exists to cite as a prototype.
This piece clearly illustrates how the contemporary copies of this era could be of similar (or better) workmanship and size (or larger) compared to their prototypes.
Contemporary copy of Constantinian Æ 3 - VLPP Contemporary copy of Constantinian Æ 3 - VLPP Date: 12/27/2007 Contemporary copy of Constantinian Æ 3 - VLPP
Mint of “Siscia” c 319AD
19mm, 4.19gm, axis: 11:00
Obv: Illiterate – should be: CONSTANTINVS PF AVG. Helmeted cuirassed bust right.
Rx: Illiterate – should be: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP. 2 Victories holding shield inscribed: VOT / PR over altar. In ex GSIS.
Prototypes: Cf. SR 3883, VM 90.
Contemporary copy of VRBS ROMA / Shewolf AE 4, c. 335 AD Contemporary copy of VRBS ROMA / Shewolf AE 4, c. 335 AD Date: 12/27/2007 Contemporary copy of VRBS ROMA / Shewolf AE 4, c. 335 AD
Mint site unknown –
13mm, 1.16gm, axis: 3:00
Obv: VRBS ROMA. Helmeted bust of Roma left.
Rx: Shewolf standing left suckling infants Romulus and Remus; two stars above; exergue illegible.
Prototypes: Cf. SR 3897, VM 6a.
Roman Provincial Thrace, Augustus & Livia / Client-king Rhometalces I & Queen Pythedorus BC 11 - 12 AD, Æ 25mm Roman Provincial Thrace, Augustus & Livia / Client-king Rhometalces I & Queen Pythedorus BC 11 - 12 AD, Æ 25mm Date: 12/27/2007 Roman Provincial Thrace, Augustus & Livia / Client-king Rhometalces I & Queen Pythedorus BC 11 - 12 AD
Æ 25mm, 11.64gm, axis: 6:00.
Obv: <font face="symbol">KAISAROS SEBAS</font>TOY
Jugate heads of Augustus and Livia right.
Rx: BACI<font face="symbol">LEWS</font> POMHTA<font face="symbol">L</font>KOY Jugate heads of Rhometalces and Pythedorus right.
Cf. SGI 5397.
Roman Provincial – Lycaonia, Iconium, Titus 79-81 A.D. Æ20mm Roman Provincial – Lycaonia, Iconium, Titus 79-81 A.D. Æ20mm Date: 12/27/2007 Roman Provincial – Lycaonia, Iconium, Titus 79-81 A.D. Æ20mm
4.30gm, axis: 6:00.
Obv: AVTOKPAT<font face="symbol">W</font>P TITOC KAICAP. Laureate head right.
within wreath.
Rx: K<font face="symbol">LAD</font> EIKONIEWN. Bust of Perseus right in Phrygian cap, harpa behind.
SGI 770.
Roman Provincial - Bithynia, Nicaea - Severus Alexander, 222-238 A.D. Æ 20mm Roman Provincial - Bithynia, Nicaea - Severus Alexander, 222-238 A.D. Æ 20mm Date: 12/27/2007 Roman Provincial - Bithynia, Nicaea - Severus Alexander, 222-238 A.D.
Æ 20mm, 5.07gm, axis: 6:00
Obv: M AVP CEV A<font face="symbol">LEXAND</font>POC AV<font face="symbol">G</font>. Radiate draped bust right.
Rx: N – IK – AI – E / <font face="symbol">W</font>N (in ex) between 3 legionary standards.
Cf. SGI 3287.
Roman Provincial - Moesia, Viminacium, Philip I, 244-248 A.D. Æ 20mm, 247 A.D. Roman Provincial - Moesia, Viminacium, Philip I, 244-248 A.D. Æ 20mm, 247 A.D. Date: 12/27/2007 Roman Provincial - Moesia, Viminacium, 247 A.D. Philip I, 244-248 A.D.
Æ 20mm, 6.31gm, axis: 1:00
Obv: M IVL PHILIPPVS PIVS FEL AVG. Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rx: P M S COL VIM. Moesia standing left between lion and bull; in ex: AN VIII (= yr 8 = 247 A.D.).
Islamic Epigraphic Æ Fals - possibly Umayyad Islamic Epigraphic Æ Fals- possibly Umayyad Date: 12/27/2007 Islamic Epigraphic Æ Fals
18mm, 3.93gm, axis: 2:00.
Umayyad? c. 7th century?
Early Ottoman? C. 12th century?
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