Phil Anthos Posted June 14 · Member Share Posted June 14 Hmmm, thought this'll be an easy one. For example... Maroneia, Thrace 400-350 BC AE14 (13mm, 3.77g) O: Horse prancing right; NK monogram below. R: ΜΑΡ−ΩΝΙ−ΤΩΝ around linear square, vine with four bunches of grapes within; YE below. SNG Cop 632; Sear 1636; BMC Thrace 129,66 ex Forvm Auctions "The wine urges me on, the bewitching wine, which sets even a wise man to singing and to laughing gently and rouses him up to dance and brings forth words which were better unspoken." ~ Homer (The Odyssey) Next: the same again 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted June 15 · Supporter Share Posted June 15 Hadrian Æ Obol of Alexandria, Egypt. Av: AYT KAIC TPA AΔΡΙΑΝΟC CEB, Laureate head right Rev: Modius containing poppies and grain-ears; torch on either side, date LKA (year 21 = 136-137) in exergue. AE, 3.14g, 15.1mm Ref.: Emmett 1166, KG 32.763, D1927 Next: Obol of Alexandria 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted June 15 · Supporter Author Share Posted June 15 EGYPT, Arsinoite Nome. Alexandria. Hadrian, 117-138. Obol (Bronze, 19 mm, 5.21 g, 12 h), year ΙΑ = 11 = 126/7. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ - ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ CЄΒ Laureate head of Hadrian to right, slight drapery on his far shoulder. Rev. ΑΡCI - L ΙΑ Head of the Pharaoh Premarres (= Amenemhet III of the 12th Dynasty, 1831-1786 BCE) to right, wearing the nemes head cloth and the uraeus serpent. BMC N73. RPC III 6296. Attractive and clear with a brown patina. Minor deposits. Good very fine Next: a coin type that you'd hunted for more than a year 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Anthos Posted June 15 · Member Share Posted June 15 (edited) I spent a number of years looking for one of these. It's not pretty but it is rare, and the portrait is unusual, being either the nymph Satyra or possibly a helmet less Athena against Her aegis, which is difficult to see here. That image of Athena does have a precedent within Tarentine coinage but is quite rare. Taras, Calabria 385-380 BC AR Obol (11mm, 0.55g) O: Head of nymph Satyra(?) right. R: Club and strung bow diagonally; 5 pellets around. D'Andrea XXII, 399; Vlasto 1212-13; SNG ANS 1352-53; HN Italy 858 Very scarce ex Artemide Aste Next: a deity not often seen Edited June 15 by Phil Anthos 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted June 15 · Member Share Posted June 15 I literally hunted a Thasos with satyr and nymph for more than 1 year. These are not rare, but usually not cheap either. Examples with great artistry and condition bring a premium. I was outbid several times and even the modest examples brought serious prices. For Christmas I bought myself this one and I am happy the hammer price was below 100 euros. 16 mm, 4g. Islands off Thrace, Thasos. AR drachm. Circa 500-480 BC. Ithyphallic satyr advancing right, carrying off protesting nymph / Quadripartite incuse square. Le Rider, Thasiennes 3; HGC 6, 332. Next - same theme 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted June 15 · Supporter Share Posted June 15 (edited) 2 hours ago, Phil Anthos said: Next: a deity not often seen 2 hours ago, ambr0zie said: Next - same theme So, a deity not often seen > Sparzene (but I hunted also for a Caligula ) Caligula, AD 37-41 Caria, Cidramus AE 17 Obv.: ΣΕΒΑΣTOΣ, Bare head left. Rev.: ΚΙΔΡΑΜΗΝΩΝ ΜΟΥΣΑΙΟΣ ΚΑΛΛΙΚΡΑΤΟΥΣ ΠΡ, Goddess Sparzene standing facing, with outstretched arms. AE, 5.33g, 17mm Ref.: RPC I 2874 Next: Caligula Edited June 15 by shanxi 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted June 15 · Supporter Author Share Posted June 15 Next: historical figure whom you feel got a bad rap from the sources 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted June 15 · Patron Share Posted June 15 Faustina II wasn't the unfaithful wife some of the unreliable sources make her out to be. Faustina II, AD 147-175. Roman orichalcum sestertius, 26.73 g, 32.2 mm, 11 h. Rome, late AD 161 – early 163. Obv: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, bare-headed and draped bust, right; Beckmann Type 8 hairstyle. Rev: IVNONI REGINAE S C, Juno standing left, holding patera and scepter, peacock at feet. Refs: RIC 1651; BMC 921; Cohen 142; RCV 5277; MIR 19-6/10a,b. Notes: Obverse die match to BMCRE 921. Heritage Select Auction 232238, lot 64276, 21 September 2022. Next: a sestertius you particularly like. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavius Posted June 15 · Supporter Share Posted June 15 Sestertius of Nero with his triumphal arch on reverse. I have always liked this design, and I especially like his Lugdunum issues. next, another favorite sestertius.... 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shea19 Posted June 16 · Supporter Share Posted June 16 One of my favorites: Philip I, Sestertius (Orichalcum, 27 mm, 14.24 g, 1 h), Rome, 246. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to r. seen from behind. Rev. AEQVITAS AVGG / S - C Aequitas standing front, head to left, holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC 166a. From the Peter Corcoran Collection. Next: A favorite 3rd century AE (imperial or provincial) 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edessa Posted June 16 · Supporter Share Posted June 16 (edited) Maximus (son of Maximinus I), as Caesar, AD 236-238. Æ Sestertius (30mm, 18.93g, 1h). Rome mint, 3rd emission of Maximinus I, struck late AD 236-237. Obv: MAXIMVS CAES GERM; Bareheaded and draped bust right. Rev: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS; Maximus standing left, holding baton and spear; two signa to left. RIC IV (Maximinus) 13; BMCRE 213-7; Banti 6. Good Very Fine. Ex Roma e114 (23 Nov 2023), Lot 1035. Next: Another favorite Sestertius Edited June 16 by Edessa 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted June 16 · Supporter Author Share Posted June 16 Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD). AE Sestertius (32,4 mm, 23.08 g), Rome, 165/166 AD. Obv. M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS P M, Laureate head to right. Rev. TR POT XX IMP III COS III / S-C, Providentia standing left, pointing with wand at globe and holding scepter. BMC 1279; RIC 923 Next: Pleasing patina 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Anthos Posted June 16 · Member Share Posted June 16 Syracuse, Reign of Dionysius I 405-367 BC AE Hemilitron (18mm, 4.12g) O: Head of Arethusa left, hair in sphendone and wearing earring and necklace; dolphin behind. R: Wheel of four spokes; ΣΥ-ΡΑ in upper quadrants, two dolphins in lower quadrants. HGC 2, 1479; Calciati 20; SNG ANS 404-10; Sear 1186 ex Jack H. Beymer “The Island of Ortygia... has the fountain of Arethusa, which sends forth a river that empties immediately into the sea. People tell the mythical story that the river Arethusa is the Alpheus, which latter, they say, rises in the Peloponnesus, flows underground through the sea as far as Arethusa, and then empties thence once more into the sea.” ~ Strabo Next: a reference to a celestial event 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted June 16 · Supporter Share Posted June 16 Uncertain Mint Pontus or Asia Minor about 130-100 BC Obv.: Horse's head with star Rev.: Comet AE, 1.66g, 12.1mm Ref.: SNG Black Sea 984, Lindgren III 154 OMNI 8 (11-2014), p.49, Fig. 17, this coin Next: Horse's head 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Anthos Posted June 16 · Member Share Posted June 16 (edited) Lots of horses heads... Taras, Calabria circa 302 BC AR Trihemiobol (11mm, 1.04g) O: Two horse heads, joined at truncation; four ):( symbols around. R: Two horse heads back-to-back; four ):( symbols around. D'Andrea XXXVIII, 837 (this coin); Vlasto 1688 (trihemiobol); McGill II, 210v (trihemiobol); SNG France 2229; HN Italy 1072 (diobol); Sear 353v (diobol) Rare From the E.E. Clain Stefanelli collection. ex ex Naville Numismatics D'Andrea plate coin, Series XXXVIII, 837 Next: cart or conveyance Edited June 16 by Phil Anthos 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeady Posted June 17 · Supporter Share Posted June 17 Here's a quadriga. Gens: Anonymous Coin: Silver Didrachm - Laureate Janiform head of Dioscuri ROMA - Jupiter, holding sceptre and hurling thunderbolt, in fast quadriga right, driven by Victory Mint: Uncertain (ca. 225-214 BC) Wt./Size/Axis: 6.69g / 21mm / - References: Sydenham 64 Crawford 30/1 Acquisition: Naville Numismatics Online Auction NN Live 55 #386 9-Feb-2020 Next... Janiform head. 5 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavius Posted June 17 · Supporter Share Posted June 17 RR AE AS , aes grave c 225 BCE. Janus obv/ prow of ship reverse. next, more aes grave... 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edessa Posted June 17 · Supporter Share Posted June 17 Roman Republic. Anonymous. Circa 225-217 BC. Cast Æ Grave Triens (43mm, 79.65g). Prow right, libral cast series. Rome mint. Obv: Helmeted head of Minerva left; •••• (mark of value) below. Rev: Prow of galley right; •••• (mark of value) below; all on a raised disk. Ref: Crawford 35/3a; ICC 78; Sydenham 74; RBW 87; HN Italy 339. Lovely dark patina with green hues. About Extremely Fine. Ex Artemide Kunstauktioen e33 (2 Jun 2024), Lot 230. Next: More RR bronze. 6 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted June 17 · Patron Share Posted June 17 One of my favorite Republican bronzes. Anonymous. Roman Republican Æ semuncia, 6.11 g, 20.8 mm, 10 h. Rome, 217-215 BCE. Obv: Head of Mercury, right, wearing winged petasos. Rev: Prow, right; ROMA above. Refs: Crawford RRC 38/7; BMCRR 129; RCV 620; Sydenham CRR 87. Next: A coin you've never posted here before. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Anthos Posted June 17 · Member Share Posted June 17 17 minutes ago, Roman Collector said: Next: A coin you've never posted here before. And with good reason. Behold... Pherai, Thessaly Pherai, Thessaly 404-339 BC AE Trichalkon (19.5mm, 6.64g) O: Head of lion right. R: Hekate riding side-saddle right with head turned back on horse prancing left, holding torches in both hands; Rogers 517; Weber 2920; Sear 2206 ex Wayne Phillips; ex Ancient Imports Next: your ugliest coin 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted June 17 · Supporter Share Posted June 17 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Roman Collector said: Next: A coin you've never posted here before. House Habsburg, Ferdinand 2, AR 3 kreuzer, 1630 AD, Breslau mint, moneyer: Peter Hema. Obv: FERD: II. D. G. RO I. S. A. G. H. BO: REX; bust of Ferdinand II, r.; in exergue, 3. Rev: AR: AVS: MS: MO DVX SIL & c 1630; crowned double eagle with central shield; in exergue, monogram of moneyer Peter Hema. 20mm, 1.46g. Ref: Herinek 1287. Next: another coin you've never posted before EDIT: Please ignore – @Phil Anthos has been faster. Edited June 17 by Ursus 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted June 17 · Supporter Share Posted June 17 (edited) 1 hour ago, Phil Anthos said: Next: your ugliest coin Ugly enough? Freiburg (Germany), 2 Kreuzer 1720, raven Next: Unusual bird (no eagle) Edited June 17 by shanxi 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Anthos Posted June 17 · Member Share Posted June 17 Heron... Kroton, Bruttium 480-430 BC AR Stater (20mm, 7.57g) O: Tripod-lebes with lion's feet; heron standing right in left field, QPO to right, lemniscate serpents in ex. R: Tripod-lebes incuse, with dentate border. SNG ANS 312; SNG Cop 1764v ex Tom Vossen Next: a warrior in action 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted June 17 · Supporter Share Posted June 17 Constantius II, AE2. Rome 352-355 CE. D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, B behind bust / FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO. Soldier helmeted, draped and cuirassed advancing left and spearing fallen horseman with right hand, and wearing a shield on left arm. Shield on ground to right of horseman wearing a Phrygean helmet and falling forward, clutching horses neck. Gamma in left field, R wreath Z in exergue. 22mm, 5.21gr. RIC VIII Rome 257. NEXT: Same theme 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavius Posted June 18 · Supporter Share Posted June 18 RR denarius , c48 BCE , publius Licinius Nerva Fides /one-armed Roman soldier ancestor dragging Gallic warrior by his hair. next... more Roman soldiers... 8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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