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| Lydia - Croesus |
ANCIENT - GREEK CIVIC (7th CENT BC - 1st CENT AD) LYDIA Croesus, 561-546 BC
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AR Sixth-Stater Lydia rv bipartite incuse obv lion confronting bull
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NGC Ch XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5
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From "100 Greatest Ancient Coins" by Harlan Berk - Numismatists are divided on the meaning of the coins's obverse. Many think the lion represents Lydia and the bull someone they defeated. But H.Berk believes the lion symbolizes strength and power, and the bull represents fertility, all highly desired attributes in the ancient world.
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| Thasos - Satyr |
ANCIENT - GREEK CIVIC (7th CENT BC - 1st CENT AD) THRACE, ISL. OF THASOS c.500-450 BC
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AR Stater Thrace, Isl. Of Thasos rv quadripartite incuse obv Satyr abducts nymph
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NGC XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5
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Thasos is the northernmost major Greek island. It was colonized very early by the Phoenicians most likely for its gold mines. In ancient times, the isle was renowned for its wine and its coinage features or celebrates the wine God Dionysos who, along with Herakles, are the main deities of the island. This stater's obverse features a nude, ithyphallic satyr carrying off a protesting nymph with her hand raised in struggle. Satyrs were companions of Dionysus and are usually depicted as a half-man, half horse or goat, nude, with a prominent erection. The scene is thought to symbolize the orgiastic cult revelries that occurred on the island celebrating the wine God.
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| Sicily, Gela |
ANCIENT - GREEK CIVIC (7th CENT BC - 1st CENT AD) SICILY, GELA c.490-475 BC
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AR Didrachm Sicily, Gela rv man-headed bull obv horseman w/spear
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NGC Ch VF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5
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From '100 Greatest Ancient Coins" by Harlan Berk - "Gela was a very wealthy city on the southern coast of Sicily near the river Gelas. The river was regarded as a local god, and nearly all of the city's coinage bears an image of the river god conceived as a bull with the head of a man, reflecting both the animal strength of the rushing water and its more benevolent divine qualities."
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| Attica, Athens |
ANCIENT - GREEK CIVIC (7th CENT BC - 1st CENT AD) ATTICA, ATHENS c.440-404 BC
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AR Tetradrachm Attica, Athens obv Athena
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NGC AU Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5
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From "100 Greatest Ancient Coins" by Harlan Berk - "The Athenian tetradrachm was widely used in transactions throughout the ancient Greek world for over 200 years. Athens had silver mines in Laroium in state ownership, which provided the bullion. The obverse featured the head of Athena, and the reverse the owl of Athena, the iconographic symbol of the Athenian polis, with a sprig of olive and a crescent for the moon. According to Philochorus, it was known as glaux ('little owl') throughout the ancient world and "owl" to present day numismatists. The vast number of owl-tetradrachms available those days financed several key achievements of Athens (eg, reconstructing the Acropolis, building the Parthenon), and the Peloponnesian War."
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| Moesia, Istrus - inverted heads |
ANCIENT - GREEK CIVIC (7th CENT BC - 1st CENT AD) MOESIA, ISTRUS 4th Century BC
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AR Drachm Moesia, Istrus rv sea-eagle on dolphin obv inverted heads
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NGC AU Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5
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Moesia was an ancient land comprising parts of present-day Bulgaria, Serbia, & Romania. Istrus was a city founded by the Milesean's in 7th century BC located where the Danube flows into the Black Sea. The meaning of the inverted heads on the obverse is unknown: the young men represent two branches of the Danube? Or symbolize the rising and setting sun? Or the Dioscuri? Or the slave trade where Istrus made its money? Or a clever solution allowing rapid coin identification from any angle (since there is no “right” side up). One thing is certain, the design is very unique - there are no other coins with similar designs.
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| Kingdom of Macedon - Philip II |
ANCIENT - GREEK EMPIRES (6th CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) KINGDOM OF MACEDON Philip II, 359-336 BC
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AR Tetradrachm Kingdom Of Macedon Zeus/youth on horseback early posthumous issue
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NGC AU Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5
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From "100 Greatest Ancient Coins" by Harlan Berk - "The horse on the reverse is one of Philip II's own racehorces that won the race at the Olympic Games. The win proved both the ruler's ability as a horseman and his legitimate Greek pedigree, as only true Greeks were allowed to participate in Olympic Games. Philip II's acceptace as a Greek aided his unification of the Greek city-states."
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| Corinth, Corinthia - Pegasus/Athena |
ANCIENT - GREEK CIVIC (7th CENT BC - 1st CENT AD) CORINTHIA, CORINTH 4th Century BC
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AR Stater Corinthia, Corinth Salton Collection obv Pegasus. rv Athena.
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NGC Ch XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5
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Provenance: Mark and Lottie Salton Collection. From "100 Greatest Ancient Coins" by Harlan Berk: "The Athenian tetradrachm was widely used in transactions throughout the ancient Greek world for over 200 years. Athens had silver mines in Laroium in state ownership, which provided the bullion. The vast number of owl-tetradrachms available those days financed several key achievements of Athens (eg, reconstructing the Acropolis, building the Parthenon) as well as the Peloponnesian War. The owl of Athena was the iconographic symbol of the Athenian polis, with a sprig of olive and a crescent for the moon. According to Philochorus, it was known as glaux ('little owl') throughout the ancient world and "owl" to present day numismatists."
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| Achaemenid Empire - Persia |
ANCIENT - GREEK EMPIRES (6th CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ACHAEMENID EMPIRE 5th-4th Centuries BC
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AR Siglos Achaemenid Empire
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| Aspendos, Pamphylia - wrestlers |
ANCIENT - GREEK CIVIC (7th CENT BC - 1st CENT AD) PAMPHYLIA, ASPENDUS c.325-250 BC
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AR Stater Pamphylia, Aspendus rv slinger,triskeles,club obv wrestlers
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NGC Ch AU Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5
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Aspendos was one of the earliest cities to mint coins. It began issuing coinage around 500 BC, first staters and later drachmas; "the slinger represents the soldiery for which Aspendus was famous in antiquity, the reverse frequently depicts a triskelion."
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| Calabria, Taras |
ANCIENT - GREEK CIVIC (7th CENT BC - 1st CENT AD) CALABRIA, TARAS c.early 3rd Century BC
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AR Didrachm Calabria, Taras rv Taras(?) on dolphin obv horseman w/buckler
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NGC AU Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5
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From "100 Greatest Ancient Coins" by Harlan Berk - "Legend tells that Taras fell into the sea during a shipwreck and only survived because Poseidon sent a dolphin to carry him to shore. The city of Tarentum was founded where he landed."
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| Syracuse, Sicily - Hieron II- Poseidon |
ANCIENT - GREEK CIVIC (7th CENT BC - 1st CENT AD) SICILY, SYRACUSE Hieron II, c.275-215 BC
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AE22 Sicily, Syracuse
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NGC-rated "FINE STYLE". The coin features a fictionalized profile of Poseidon on the obverse, and his mighty trident flanked by two dolphins on the reverse. Poseidon was one of the twelve Olympian deities in Greek mythology (aka Neptune in Roman myth). He was called the "God of the Sea" because his main domain was the ocean, but also "Earth Shaker" because he caused earthquakes and tidal waves (from striking the earth in anger with his trident), and terrible sea storms (from stirring his trident). In Greek myth, Poseidon used his trident to create water sources and to create horses (he was also known as "tamer of horses"). He is usually depicted as an older male with curly hair and a beard. Many ancient cities depicted Poseidon on their coinage to ensure the God looked favorably on their seafarers.
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| Caria, Isle of Rhodes - Helios |
ANCIENT - GREEK CIVIC (7th CENT BC - 1st CENT AD) CARIA, ISL. OF RHODES c.250-230 BC
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AR Didrachm Caria, Isl. Of Rhodes obv Helios 3/4-facing
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From "100 Greatest Ancient Coins" by Harlan Berk - "Isle of Rhodes was originally 3 colonies that combined in 408 BC to form a new capital named after the island. The new city required a new God, Helios, a sun god often equated to Apollo. The rays of the sun are depicted around Helios' hair on the coin's obverse, and the sun god gazes directly at the observer. The rose on the reverse is the flower which the island is named for, and remains noted for today."
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| Ptolemaic Kingdom - Ptolemy III |
ANCIENT - GREEK EMPIRES (6th CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) PTOLEMAIC KINGDOM Ptolemy III, 246-222 BC
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AE35 Ptolemaic Kingdom Historical Scholar Coll. obv Zeus-Ammon. rv eagle.
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NGC Ch VF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5
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NGC rated "FINE STYLE". Provenance: Historical Scholar Collection
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| Roman Republic - Anonymous |
ANCIENT - ROMAN REPUBLIC (4th CENT BC - 1st CENT BC) ROMAN REPUBLIC Anonymous, c.211-208 BC
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AR Victoriatus rv Victory erects trophy 'Q' issue. obv Jupiter.
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NGC MS Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5
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NGC rated "FINE STYLE".
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| Thrace, Mesambria |
ANCIENT - GREEK CIVIC (7th CENT BC - 1st CENT AD) THRACE, MESAMBRIA c.175-125 BC
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AR Tetradrachm Thrace, Mesambria posthumous issue
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NGC AU Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5
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Obverse: Head of Heracles wearing lion skin headress. Reverse: Zeus seated left, holding eagle & scepter; in outer left field, helmet above MA; KO below throne.
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| Ptolemy IV - Serapis & Isis |
ANCIENT - GREEK EMPIRES (6th CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) PTOLEMAIC KINGDOM Ptolemy IV, 222-205/4 BC
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AR Tetradrachm Ptolemaic Kingdom rv eagle w/cornucopia obv Serapis and Isis
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NGC Ch XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5
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NGC Rated "Fine Style". From Heritage Auctions: "Two exceptionally attractive high-relief portraits with medium cabinet toning. Despite the surface grade of 2, this coin has overall satiny surfaces with a few spots of brightness and the look of the coin is akin to aged stone. It's quite appealing in hand."
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| Cappadocia Kingdom - Ariarathes V |
ANCIENT - GREEK EMPIRES (6th CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) CAPPADOCIAN KINGDOM Ariarathes V,c.163-130 BC
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AR Drachm Cappadocian Kingdom rv Athena w/Nike. Yr.31. also attr. to Ariarath.IV
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NGC AU Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5
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NGC rated "FINE STYLE".
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| Parthian Kingdom - Mithradates II |
ANCIENT - GREEK EMPIRES (6th CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) PARTHIAN KINGDOM Mithradates II,c.121-91BC
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AR Drachm Parthian Kingdom obv diademed bust
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NGC XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5
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Mithradates II ("The Great") led the Parthian Kingdom (current day Iran) to its zenith extending from Syria & Caucases to Central Asia & India.
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| Thracian Islands, Thasos |
ANCIENT - GREEK CIVIC (7th CENT BC - 1st CENT AD) THRACE, ISL. OF THASOS 2nd-1st Centuries BC
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AR Tetradrachm Thrace, Isl. Of Thasos The Morris Collection obv Dionysus rv Heracles
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NGC Ch AU Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5
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Provenance: The Morris Collection. Dionysus being the god of the grape-harvest, wine making, wine, fertility, ritual madness, religious ecstasy and theater, made him one of the more interesting ancient gods.
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| Roman Republic - men voting |
ANCIENT - ROMAN REPUBLIC (4th CENT BC - 1st CENT BC) ROMAN REPUBLIC P.Lic.Nerva, c.113-112 BC
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AR Denarius The Morris Collection obv Roma. rv men voting
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NGC Ch XF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5
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Provenance: The Morris Collection. Scholars believe the reverse scene was chosen to celebrate the passing of the lex (law) maria in 119 BC. The law prevented candidates and their supporters from harassing voters as they crossed the narrow bridges on their way to the polls.
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| Roman Republic - combat scene |
ANCIENT - ROMAN REPUBLIC (4th CENT BC - 1st CENT BC) ROMAN REPUBLIC Q.Minucius Thermus M.f.
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AR Denarius rv combat scene c.103 BC. obv Mars.
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NGC Ch AU Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5
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This coin was minted under the authority of Q. Minucius Thermus M.f., a Roman "moneyer" or private citizen officially permitted to mint coins. It commemorates the brave deeds of his ancestor and namesake, Quintus Minucius Q. f. L. n. Thermus, who was elected consul in 193 and assigned Liguria as his province. From his base in Pisa, he waged war against and ultimately defeated the Ligurians. During this time, he may have won the distinction of Corona Civica, the 2nd highest military award to which a Roman could aspire, by saving the life of a fellow citizen in battle through slaying an enemy - the act depicted on this coin's reverse.
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| Roman Republic - "rape" of the Sabines |
ANCIENT - ROMAN REPUBLIC (4th CENT BC - 1st CENT BC) ROMAN REPUBLIC L.Titur. Sabinus, c.89 BC
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AR Denarius
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Roman mythology believes that after the founding of Rome there were few women and the continuation of the State was in serious jeopardy because men could not have families. Rome's neighbors, fearing a powerful rival, prevented their women from marrying Roman men. So Romulus, founder of Rome, devised a plan: he prepared an elaborate celebration for Neptune Equester and invited all of Rome's neighbors, including the Sabines. Of course, the Sabines brought their women to the grand affair, but when a signal was given the Roman men arose en masse and carried off the Sabine maidens. Romulus spoke to the indignant Sabine women and offered them property, civil rights, and honorable wedlock, if they would stay of their own free will, which they all decided to do. Outraged over the incident, other tribes went to war with Rome over the abduction but eventually Romulus defeated all of them.
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| Pontus, Amisus - Perseus |
ANCIENT - GREEK CIVIC (7th CENT BC - 1st CENT AD) PONTUS, AMISUS c.85-65 BC
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AE32 Pontus, Amisus ex North River Collection under Mithradates VI
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NGC Ch XF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5
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| Roman Republic - Hispania |
ANCIENT - ROMAN REPUBLIC (4th CENT BC - 1st CENT BC) ROMAN REPUBLIC A.Post. Albinus, c.81 BC
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AR Denarius Serratus Historical Scholar Coll. obv Hispania. rv figure
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NGC Ch AU Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5
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Provenance: Historical Scholar Collection
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| Roman Provincial - Antioch - Augustus |
ANCIENT - ROMAN PROVINCIAL (2nd CENT BC - 3rd CENT BC) SYRIA, ANTIOCH Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14
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AR Tetradrachm Syria, Antioch yr.30 & Cos 13 (2/1 BC) rv Tyche and the Orontes
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NGC Ch XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5
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NGC rated "FINE STYLE".
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| Roman Empire - Augustus |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14
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AE Dupondius rv Caligula std. posthumous under Caligula
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NGC AU Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5
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NGC-rated "FINE STYLE". The obverse is Divis Augustus, the divine Emperor Augustus. Born Gaius Octavian, he became emperor in 44 BC when Julius Caesar was assassinated and his will named Octavian as his adopted son and heir. He was known as Octavian until AD 27 when the Roman people honored him with the name, Augustus. His autocratic regime is known as the principate because he was the princeps, the first citizen, the head of "republican" institution that enabled his autocracy even though many Romans despised it. With unlimited patience, skill, and efficiency, he overhauled every aspect of Roman life and brought durable peace and prosperity to the Greco-Roman world.
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| Roman Empire - Caligula |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Caligula, AD 37-41
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AE Sestertius Divus Augustus temple Pietas/sacrifice before
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NGC Ch XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5
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NGC Rated "FINE STYLE"
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| Roman Empire - Nero Victory |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Nero, AD 54-68
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AE As MCCLURE COLLECTION rv Victory hldg. shield
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NGC Ch VF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5
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NGC-Rated "FINE STYLE". Provenance: Reverend Dr. James G.K. McClure Collection.
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| Roman Empire - Vespasian |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Vespasian, AD 69-79
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AE Sestertius The Morris Collection rv Mars advancing
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NGC Ch VF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5
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NGC rated "FINE STYLE".
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| Roman Provincial - Antioch - Nerva |
ANCIENT - ROMAN PROVINCIAL (2nd CENT BC - 3rd CENT BC) SYRIA, ANTIOCH Nerva, AD 96-98
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AR Tetradrachm Syria, Antioch The Morris Collection yr.1 (AD 96/7). rv eagle.
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NGC Ch XF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5
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NGC rated "FINE STYLE".
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| Roman Empire - Nerva - Diana shrine |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Nerva, AD 96-98
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AR Cistophorus of Pergamum cultus rv distyle shrine w/Diana
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NGC Ch VF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5
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The reverse features a "distyle temple of Diana set on three-tiered base; cult statue of Diana facing within, DIANA PERG across entablature." The Pamphylian city of Perge (in the SW corner of current day Turkey) possessed a celebrated temple of Artemis (Roman Goddess Diana), built in the Ionic order. It is known to have stood on high ground outside the city but, surprisingly, its exact site has never been found.
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| Roman Empire - Hadrian |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Hadrian, AD 117-138
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AE Sestertius rv Fortuna std.
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NGC Ch VF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5
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NGC rated "FINE STYLE". Provenance: John A. Seeger Collection.
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| Roman Empire - Antoninus Pius - Libertas |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Antoninus Pius,AD 138-161
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AE Dupondius
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NGC Ch VF
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NGC-rated "FINE STYLE".
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| Roman Empire - Divus Antoninus Pius - pyre |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Antoninus Pius,AD 138-161
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AR Denarius rv crematorium (or pyre) posthumous issue
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NGC Ch XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5
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| Roman Empire - Marcus Aurelius |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Mar. Aurelius, AD 161-180
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AR Denarius shield on palm tree rv Victory w/VIC PAR
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NGC AU Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5
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This coin commemorates the Roman victory in the war with the Parthian Empire over Armenia and Upper Mesopotamia in 161-166 AD. Althougth the Romans won the war, their returning army brought back a pandemic known as the Antonine Plague. The plague significantly depopulated the entire Roman Empire.
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| Roman Empire - Diva Faustina Junior |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Faustina Jr.,AD 147-175/6
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AE Sestertius posthumous issue
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NGC VF
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Marcus Aurelius grieved much for his wife, Diva Faustina Junior, and buried her in the Mausoleum of Hadrian in Rome. She was deified: her statue was placed in the Temple of Venus in Rome and a temple was dedicated to her in her honor. The reverse of this coin depicts her apotheosis as her reclining on a peacock flying to the heavens with a scepter in her hand.
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| Roman Provincial, Syria - Septimus Severus |
ANCIENT - ROMAN PROVINCIAL (2nd CENT BC - 3rd CENT BC) SYRIA, ANTIOCH Sept. Severus, AD 193-211
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BI Tetradrachm Syria, Antioch wreath in beak rv eagle on animal leg,
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NGC Ch AU Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5
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From English Heritage, "Lucius Septimius Severus (AD 145–211) was born in what is now Libya and became Roman emperor in AD 193 after a ruthless campaign against his rivals. He rose from relative mediocrity to start a new dynasty and his tenure as emperor was characterised by battling usurpers and brutal military campaigns in Parthia and Britain."
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| Roman Empire - Julia Domna |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Julia Domna, AD 193-217
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AR Denarius The Morris Collection Laodicea
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Provenance: The Morris Collection. Julia Domna was the second wife of Septimius Severus and mother of Caracalla and Geta. An intelligent, talented and beautiful woman, Julia Domna exercised great influence during her husband's reign and practically administered the empire for her sons. Julia was named "Augusta" in 193 AD and "mother of the army camps" in 195 AD. Domna committed suicide in 217 upon hearing of Caracalla's assassination in the course of his campaign against Parthia.
The reverse features Venus holding an apple that alludes to the judgement of Paris: Zeus held a banquet in celebration of a marriage but did not invite Eris, goddess of discord, due to her troublesome nature. After realizing she was uninvited, Eris threw a golden apple into the ceremony with the inscription, "for the fairest". 3 beautiful goddesses of Olympus (Venus/Aphrodite, Juno/Hera, & Minerva/Athena) competed for the prize by stripping naked. Zeus wanted to remain neutral so he told Paris to pick the winner. Paris gave the apple to Venus, in part becasue she promised him the love of the most beautiful girl on Earth, Helen of Troy. Subsequently, Paris stole Helen from Menelaus, the act that ignited the Trojan War.
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| Caracalla - adult |
ANCIENT - ROMAN PROVINCIAL (2nd CENT BC - 3rd CENT BC) CYRRHESTICA, HIERAPOLIS Caracalla, AD 198-217
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BI Tetradrachm Cyrrhestica, Hierapolis rv eagle on lion obv radiate bust l.
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NGC XF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5
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| Roman Provincial - Father & Son emperors |
ANCIENT - ROMAN PROVINCIAL (2nd CENT BC - 3rd CENT BC) MOESIA, MARCIANOPOLIS Macrinus & Diadumenian
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AE 5-Assaria Moesia, Marcianopolis AD 217-218
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NGC Ch XF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5
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NGC rated "FINE STYLE". The obverse features a father, Macrinus, and his son, Diadumenian, who were joint 24th Roman Emperor. The reverse shows Asclepius, Greek God of healing and medicine), holding a serpent-entwined staff that was believed to be able to cure a person or heal a wounded individual just by touch. Milleniums later, the symbol is still used by doctor's today.
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| Roman Provincial - Severus Alexander |
PONTUS, AMISUS Sev.Alexander, AD 222-235
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AE33 Pontus, Amisus rv quadriga over altar yr.234 (AD 231/32)
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NGC Ch XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5
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| Roman Empire - Antioch - Severus Alexander |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Sev.Alexander, AD 222-235
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AR Denarius rv Liberalitas stg. Antioch
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NGC Ch AU Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5
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| Roman Empire - Philip I Saecular games - Stag |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Philip I, AD 244-249
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AE Sestertius Saecular Games issue
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NGC AU
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NGC Rated "FINE STYLE".
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| Roman Empire - Constantius II |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Constantius II,AD 337-361
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BI Centenionalis Siscia. Issue of Vetranio
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NGC MS Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5
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The reverse features Emperor Constantine the Great being crowned by Victory after a great battle. He holds a military standard with Christogram (chi-rho) on the banner and around him is an inscription, "In Hoc SIgno Eris". Legend states Constantine was marching to war in 312 AD when he had a dream wherein he saw a Christogram in the sky and heard the words IN HOC SIGNO ERIS ("by this sign you will conquer"). At first he didn't know the meaning of these signs, but that night he dreamed Christ told him to use them against his enemies. The next morning, he ordered Christograms to be put on his legion's standards and shields, and subsequently won the decisive Battle of Milvian Bridge against Maxentius.
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| Constantinian |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Constantinian, AD 330-340
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AE3/4 (BI Nummus) rv She-wolf & twins obv Roma
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NGC MS
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"Constantinople Commemorative". Coin was struck under Constantine I to commemorate the move of the Roman capitol from Rome to Constantinople.
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