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| Julius Caesar |
ANCIENT - ROMAN IMPERATORIAL (1st CENT BC) ROMAN IMPERATORIAL Julius Caesar, d.44 BC
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AR Denarius 44 BC. P.Sepullius Macer.
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NGC F Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5
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One of the few lifetime portrait coins minted before Caesar was assassinated.
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| Augustus |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14
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AR Denarius c.19/18 BC. P.Turpilianus
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NGC XF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5
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Tarpeia issue minted after the Marcus Eugnatius Rufus conspiracy
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| Tiberius |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Tiberius, AD 14-37
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AR Denarius Lugdunum
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NGC VF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5
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Popularly referred to as the “Tribute Penny” from the King James Bible reference “give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and give to God, what is God’s.”
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| Claudius |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Claudius, AD 41-54
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AE As rv Libertas stg.
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NGC Ch XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5
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| Nero |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Nero, AD 54-68
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AE Sestertius Lugdunum
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NGC AU Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5
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The “closed Gates of Janus” was a propaganda coin to commemorate the the peace agreement with Parthia. The gates to the Temple of Janus were rarely closed, as it was only done when when Rome was at peace.
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| Galba |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Galba, AD 68-69
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AR Denarius rv Virtus stg.
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NGC Ch F Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5
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Virtus was the embodiment of manliness and it’s an image that Galba wanted to be associated with, as he was a very strict disciplinarian and military commander.
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| Ortho |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Otho, AD 69
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AR Denarius rv Securitas stg.
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NGC F Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5
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Securitas was the goddess of security and stability which ironically, were two things that Ortho didn’t have as he organized the assassination of Galba after not being declared his heir.
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| Vitellius |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Vitellius, AD 69
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AR Denarius rv Concordia std.
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NGC VF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5
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Concordia, the goddess of agreement in society (and peace in society) was a deity that Vitellius undoubtedly sought help from during the Year of the Four Emperors, since he would be was brutally murdered towards the end of his short reign.
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| Vespasian |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Vespasian, AD 69-79
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AR Denarius rv IVDAEA, mourning
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NGC Ch VF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5
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The “Judaea Capta” issue commemorates Vespasian’s war in the Levant, suppressing the Great Jewish Revolt. Although his son Titus would be the Roman commander to ultimately sack Jerusalem (since Vespasian departed the campaign early to became emperor), Vespasian would claim this joint victory in his coinage.
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| Titus |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Titus, AD 79-81
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AR Denarius obv bust left
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NGC Ch F Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5
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This elephant issue commemorates the grand opening of the Flavian Amphitheater. An elephant is pictured to represent the amphitheater’s opening 100 day celebration, which was full of games, animal hunts, and gladiatorial matches.
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| Nerva |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Nerva, AD 96-98
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AR Denarius rv Libertas stg.
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NGC XF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5
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| Trajan |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Trajan, AD 98-117
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AR Denarius rv emperor on horseback
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NGC Ch XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5
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Refers to Trajan’s equestrian statue that used to stand in the Forum.
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| Hadrian |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Hadrian, AD 117-138
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AR Denarius rv AEGYPTOS, Aegyptos
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NGC XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5
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Hadrian’s “Travel Series” coins commemorate the emperors trip around each of the provinces of the empire. Egypt is significant because it was one of the richest provinces and was also the personal property of the emperor. Egypt is also where Hadrian’s lover Antonius drowned.
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| Antoninus Pius |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Antoninus Pius,AD 138-161
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AR Denarius rv emperor sacrificing
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NGC Ch XF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5
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Example of how Antoninus Pius earned his moniker as the “dutiful” (Pius) emperor who observed traditional Roman customs.
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| Marcus Aurelius |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Mar. Aurelius, AD 161-180
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AR Denarius rv captive std. at
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NGC XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5
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Coin of the Macromannic Wars, during which time Marcus Aurelius’ stoic “Meditations” was written.
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| Lucius Verus |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Lucius Verus, AD 161-169
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AR Denarius rv Parthian captive bound
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NGC Ch XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5
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Last campaign of Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, before Verus died of the Antonine Plague
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| Commodus |
ANCIENT - ROMAN EMPIRE (1st CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) ROMAN EMPIRE Commodus, AD 177-192
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AR Denarius rv Mars advancing
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NGC Ch VF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5
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