Sulla80 Posted July 25 · Supporter Share Posted July 25 amazing coins in this thread - I'll add a few that may or may not be universally "best of type" - but at least I find quite enjoyable for type, in order from youngest to oldest: Pupienus https://www.sullacoins.com/post/the-year-of-six-emperors Vespasan https://www.sullacoins.com/post/coins-of-vespasian-from-ephesus Brutus https://www.sullacoins.com/post/an-ancient-coin-for-independence-day C. Piso Frugi https://www.sullacoins.com/post/frvgi-father-son 10 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted July 25 · Supporter Share Posted July 25 8 minutes ago, Sulla80 said: amazing coins in this thread - I'll add a few that may or may not be universally "best of type" - but at least I find quite enjoyable for type, in order from youngest to oldest: Pupienus https://www.sullacoins.com/post/the-year-of-six-emperors Vespasan https://www.sullacoins.com/post/coins-of-vespasian-from-ephesus Brutus https://www.sullacoins.com/post/an-ancient-coin-for-independence-day C. Piso Frugi https://www.sullacoins.com/post/frvgi-father-son I love that Ephesian Vespasian denarius! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulla80 Posted July 25 · Supporter Share Posted July 25 23 minutes ago, CPK said: I love that Ephesian Vespasian denarius! the last coin comes with an @TIF inspired animation 12 4 3 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted July 25 · Supporter Share Posted July 25 14 minutes ago, Sulla80 said: the last coin comes with an @TIF inspired animation How on earth do make a gif like that?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulla80 Posted July 25 · Supporter Share Posted July 25 21 minutes ago, CPK said: How on earth do make a gif like that?! Very tediously photoshop, lots of edited images, and GIF maker https://ezgif.com/maker 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor robinjojo Posted July 25 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted July 25 (edited) I guess this coin would qualify as best of type in the collection, if for no other reason than I have yet to find another example online, retail or auction. I'm sure there must be others, but because of my lackadaisical nature I have yet to locate another. But there is more than just rarity. The coin has a wonderful mix of motifs - Greek, Phoenician and Egyptian. It is by no means a work of art, but it is a fascinating coin nonetheless. Phoenicia, Bybos, Shekel, 435-425 BC. Obverse: Bireme left, with three warriors and shields, hippocampus swimming below. Reverse: Vulture (Nekhbet) with an incuse recumbent ram (Khnum) below and an apparent bird (eagle? seagull? pigeon? parrot?) in flight above facing right. Edited July 25 by robinjojo 11 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtisimo Posted July 30 · Supporter Share Posted July 30 This was a fun thread. From my own collection, I think this fits the description of a “best of type.” I have read through maybe 4,000 or so catalogs of ancient coins and I have never seen an example of this Julian Bull coin from Antioch that I like better. 12 2 5 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted July 30 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted July 30 (edited) I do have a near FDC coin of Septimius Severus with no wear (though admittedly a slightly soft strike on the reverse because of a worn die), bright lustrous silver, and an interesting type (Neptune). I have seen some for sale elsewhere but nowhere have I witnessed one in similar condition. Considering this, while it was expensive for a Severus denarius, it is worth it. Edited July 30 by Ancient Coin Hunter 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted July 30 · Supporter Share Posted July 30 Alright, I'll throw my hat into the ring along with @AncientCoinnoisseur and @Ancient Coin Hunter: here's my "Best of Type" Septimius Severus Neptune denarius. 😉' SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS, AD 193-211 AR Denarius (19.71mm, 3.70g, 12h) Struck AD 209. Rome mint Obverse: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head of Septimius Severus right Reverse: P M TR P XVII COS III P P, Neptune standing left, foot on rock, right hand resting on upper leg, left hand holding long trident References: RIC IV 228, RCV 6346 A beautiful specimen, choice EF with lustrous fields, perfectly centered on a large and heavy flan. From the Mark Salton Collection (1914-2005) 9 1 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted July 30 · Member Share Posted July 30 This is most likely the best of type Trajan with she wolf quadrans 20 mm, 3,01 g. Trajan 98-117 AD. Æ quadrans. Rome. 114-117. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, head of Trajan, laureate, right / S C, She-wolf walking right. RIC II Trajan 693. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasiel Posted July 31 · Member Share Posted July 31 12 hours ago, ambr0zie said: This is most likely the best of type Trajan with she wolf quadrans 20 mm, 3,01 g. Trajan 98-117 AD. Æ quadrans. Rome. 114-117. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, head of Trajan, laureate, right / S C, She-wolf walking right. RIC II Trajan 693. I dunno Ambroze, don't want to be a downer but some stiff competition here Rasiel 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeady Posted July 31 · Supporter Share Posted July 31 15 minutes ago, rasiel said: I dunno Ambroze, don't want to be a downer but some stiff competition here Rasiel To be fair, they're not the same type - the type with that obverse legend is rare. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-monolith- Posted July 31 · Member Share Posted July 31 (edited) As grungy as this coin looks it is the best of the four known specimens: Province, City - Reign: Syria, Cyrrhestica. Cyrrhus - Trajan Mint: Cyrrhestica. Cyrrhus (98 – 117 AD) Obverse: ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙ ΝΕΡ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟϹ ΑΡΙϹΤ ϹΕΒ ΓΕΡΜ ΔΑ, Laureate and draped bust of Trajan, right, seen from rear Reverse: ΚΥΡΡΗϹ - ΤωΝ – Β, Within laurel-wreath References: Butcher CRS, 442-446; RPC Online III, 3441 (specimen #4) Edited July 31 by -monolith- 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-monolith- Posted July 31 · Member Share Posted July 31 (edited) A very rare Greek Hiketas, this is one of the best known specimens: Province, City - Reign: Sicily, Syracuse - Hiketas Denomination: AE Litra Mint: Syracuse (287-278 BC) Obverse: ΔΙΟΣ ΕΛΛΑΝΙΟΥ, Youthful, laureate head of Zeus Hellanios right Reverse: ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ, Eagle with spread wings standing left on thunderbolt; A above star in left field References: SNG Cop 796; SNG ANS 803-806; HGC 2 1449 (s); (Calciati) CNS II, p. 313, 168 (a) Edited July 31 by -monolith- 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-monolith- Posted July 31 · Member Share Posted July 31 (edited) This Hieron II is definitely one of the best: Province, City - Reign: Sicily, Syracuse - Hieron II Denomination: AE Litra (Punic War Issue) Mint: Syracuse (275 – 215 BC) Obverse: Head of Poseidon left, wearing tainia, border of dots Reverse: Ornamented trident flanked by two dolphins swimming downwards; IEPΩ-NOΣ across field; Θ Φ flanking base References: BMCG 2. 218. 609; SNG Cop 850; HGC 2, 1550 Edited July 31 by -monolith- 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted July 31 · Member Share Posted July 31 Here's my only example which would come to mind, Sear 882. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted July 31 · Member Share Posted July 31 4 hours ago, rasiel said: I dunno Ambroze, don't want to be a downer but some stiff competition here Rasiel I meant the RIC 693 with this obverse legend, like @akeady already mentioned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasiel Posted August 1 · Member Share Posted August 1 18 hours ago, ambr0zie said: I meant the RIC 693 with this obverse legend, like @akeady already mentioned. Sorry, my bad! I misinterpreted what you meant by "type". Rasiel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted August 1 · Member Share Posted August 1 4 hours ago, rasiel said: Sorry, my bad! I misinterpreted what you meant by "type". Rasiel My phrasing was confusing. I remember I was collecting for a few days when I bought this coin and I was checking it in ERIC (still my favorite numismatic resource), so you certainly don't need to apologize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexandersNumismatics Posted August 1 · Member Share Posted August 1 (edited) This one is mine. Lucius Verus. Absolute steal at a small auction still can't believe I won it. PHRYGIA, Stectorium. Lucius Verus, 161-169 AD. AE, 30mm, 17.24g. Flavius Likinnianos, magistrate. Struck circa AD 161-2. Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right. R. Zeus seated left, holding Nike and long scepter. RPC IV.2 Online 2165; SNG Righetti 1221. Brown patina, minor deposits. Good VF. Extremely rare, only three known to RPC, all from the same dies.  Edited August 1 by AlexandersNumismatics Added coin description and reference. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonshaw Posted August 1 · Supporter Share Posted August 1 (edited) This is a quite common Satyr from Panticapaeum / Pantikapaion in Crimea. There are many around in very nice condition, with very pretty patinas. But I have never seen one that beats it in terms of the artistry of the die, the dark patina (which I think complements the theme of the coin), the condition, and the centering. There is a lot of competition, but I haven't seen its equal. I'd love to see other examples! Cimmerian Bosporos. Pantikapaion circa 325-310 BC. Æ 21 mm, 7.69g Bearded head of satyr right / Π - Α - Ν, forepart of griffin left; below, sturgeon left. Edited August 2 by Bonshaw 7 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted August 1 · Member Share Posted August 1 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Bonshaw said: There is a lot of competition, but I haven't seen its equal. I'd love to see other examples! That's a very serious candidate for the best of its type. Edited August 1 by ambr0zie 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientCoinnoisseur Posted August 2 · Member Share Posted August 2 On 7/25/2024 at 4:13 AM, Sulla80 said: the last coin comes with an @TIF inspired animation You just gave me an idea for my next project: animating some of my coins, ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edessa Posted August 2 · Supporter Share Posted August 2 Have not shown this one for a while. Supposed to be extremely rare, possibly unique. I guess that makes it best of type. Roman Egypt, Alexandria. Julia Mamaea, Augusta, AD 222-235. Billon Tetradrachm (23.4mm, 10.70g, 12h). Dated RY 8 of Severus Alexander (AD 228/229). Obv: IOV ΛIA MAMEA CЄB MHT CЄB CTPA; Draped bust right, wearing stephane. Rev: Helmeted bust of Athena Parthenos right, wearing aegis; L-H (date) in right field. Ref: Köln – ; Dattari (Savio) –; K&G –; Curtis 1122 (this coin) = Emmett 3195.8 (R5); RPC VI, 10396 (this coin, 1 specimen). Very Fine, dark brown surfaces with touches of red, die flaw on aegis. Extremely rare if not possibly unique. From the New Orleans Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins (November 1998). Ex James W. Curtis Collection, no. 1122. Ex CNG 109, Lot 504. CNG Note: Alexandrian coinage for Julia Mamaea from Severus Alexander’s regnal year 8 is extremely rare, with only three tetradrachm types reported by Emmett (Athena bust right, Nike flying left, and Tyche standing left; all R5). Severus’ RY 8 coinage is also extremely rare with only seven types reported by Emmett. Obviously, the Alexandrian mint was barely active during this particular regnal year. 6 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croatian Coin Collector Posted August 2 · Member Share Posted August 2 My Roman Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius has the best portrait of his I have ever seen (the dirt lines/spots and deposits which can be seen in the picture are no longer there, I asked Aureo & Calico to remove them and they did a great job): 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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