Empire of the Romans Gold Solidus of Leo IV the Khazar with Constantine VI, Leo III and Constantine V (minted in Constantinople sometime between 776 and 778):
Here's an interesting new addition! CLAUDIUS II GOTHICUS, AD 268-270BI Antoninianus (20.87mm, 4.33g, 12h) Struck early-mid AD 270. Antioch mint Obverse: IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Claudius II right, seen from rear Reverse: REGI ARTIS, Vulcan standing right, wearing pileus, holding hammer in right hand and tongs in left References: RIC V.1 215; RIC V.1 (online, temp) 1065; RCV 11365; ERIC II 267 Dark and somewhat grainy surfaces. Centered and well struck with excellent detail. A scarce and popular type, and one of only a few Roman Imperial coins to depict Vulcan, god of fire, metalworking, and the forge. He is shown here wearing his characteristic pileus, or liberty cap, and holding the implements of his trade – a blacksmith’s hammer and a pair of large tongs. The reverse legend “REGI ARTIS,” meaning “to the King of the Arts” is unique among Roman coins.
Here's my latest: Kroisos Kingdom of Lydia 561-546 BC AR Siglos 5.31 gr. 16x12 mm Kroisos Silver Siglos by JGGonzalez posted May 14, 2025 at 10:32 AM