[Fun] How far chronologically can we get with Roman Emperors?

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  1. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    An imperial Denarius of Caracalla followed by a rough provincial.
    Caracalla RIC 312d.jpeg
    Caracalla Varbanov 2980.JPG
     
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  3. Romancollector

    Romancollector Well-Known Member

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  4. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    For Geta I have something I'm very proud of, probably the best coin I've ever cleaned.
    Geta Ruzicka 836.jpeg
     
  5. ancient coin hunter

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  6. DonnaML

    DonnaML Well-Known Member

    Julia Domna, AR Denarius ca. 201 AD, Rome Mint. Obv. Draped bust right, hair waved vertically and fastened in large bun in back, IVLIA AVGVSTA / Rev. Isis, wearing polos on head, draped, standing three-quarters right, head right, holding the nursing infant Horus in left arm against left breast, with her right hand holding a wreath or other ring-shaped object against her chest, her left foot against prow, right, and her left knee bent with Horus resting on it; to left of Isis, rudder rests against altar; SAECVLI FELICITAS. RIC IV-1 577 (p. 170), RSC III 174 (ill.), Sear RCV II 6606, BMCRE 166. 18x20 mm., 3.35 g., 6 h. Ex. A.K. Collection; ex. CNG Triton XX Auction, Jan. 10, 2017, part of Lot # 614, No. E027.

    Julia Domna - Isis & Horus (Obverse).jpg

    Julia Domna - Isis & Horus Reverse 3.jpg

    Geta Caesar (son of Septimius Severus) AR Denarius 202 AD. Obv. As young boy, bare-headed, draped & cuirassed bust right, P SEPT GETA CAES PONT/ Rev. Securitas seated left on throne with globe, SECVRIT IMPERII. RIC IV-1 20b, RSC III 183A, Sear RCV II 7200. 18 mm., 3.17 g.

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    Caracalla (son of Septimius Severus) AR Denarius. Obv. Laureate, youthful draped bust right, ANTONINVS PIVS AVG/ Rev. Felicitas standing left holding caduceus & cornucopiae, FELICITAS AVGG. RIC IV-1 127, RSC III 64, Sear RCV II 6799, BMCRE 276. 19 mm., 3.2 g.

    Caracalla - youthful.jpg

    Caracalla AR Denarius 210 AD, Rome Mint. Obv. Laureate head of Caracalla right, ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT/ Rev. Virtus, helmeted, draped, standing right, left foot on helmet, holding spear in right hand and parazonium in left hand, PONTIF TR P XIII COS III. (Thirteenth anniversary as ordained heir.) RIC IV-1 117B, RSC III 478. 19 mm., 3.01 g.

    Caracalla - adult.jpg

    Plautilla (wife of Caracalla) AR Denarius, 203 AD. Obv. PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA, draped bust r./ Rev. PIETAS AVGG, Pietas standing r. holding scepter & child. RIC 367, RSC III 16. 20 mm., 3.4 g.

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    Macrinus AR Denarius 217 AD, Obv. Laureate head right, IMP C M OPEL MACRINVS AVG / Rev. Securitas standing, facing, leaning on a column, head left, holding a scepter, PONTIF MAX TR P COS PP. RIC IV-2 24, RSC III 62, Sear RCV II 7347. 19 mm., 1.58 g.

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  7. svessien

    svessien Senior Member

    It’s these two guys now then?

    Sear 7343 Macrinus 16x8.jpg Sear 7450 Diadumenian.jpg
     
  8. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    Two Elagabalai - Cista Mystica and an incorrectly oriented tripod
    Elagabalus Mouch 636.JPG
    Elagabalus Varbanov 1426.JPG
     
  9. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    I sure hope this is a Severus Alexander haha
    Severus Alexander Nicaea.JPG
     
  10. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    Maximinus denarius / VICTORIA GERM
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    Maximus Caesar Sestertius / Prince standing
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    The next four are for someone else. I have none of them.
     
  11. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    Elagabalus, 218-222 A.D., Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria
    AR Tetradrachm, struck 218-220 A.D., 25mm 12.02 grams

    Obverse: Laureate head of Elagabalus right
    AVT K M A ANTONEINOC CEB

    Reverse: Eagle standing left, wreath in beak, star between legs, delta epsilon in field
    DH MARC EX UPATOC TO B

    Reference: Prieur 249A; McAlee 760

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  12. Finn235

    Finn235 Well-Known Member

    Septimius Severus
    Septimius severus denarius trophy captives.jpg

    Clodius Albinus (as Augustus)
    Clodius albinus augustus genio lugdunum.jpg

    Geta
    Geta augustus fortuna.jpg

    Caracalla
    20180205_Caracalla-denarius-Liberalitas-VIIII.jpg

    Macrinus
    Macrinus denarius salus avg.jpg

    Diadumenian (anyone have one as Augustus?)
    Diadumenian AE.jpg

    Elagabalus
    Elagabalus denarius invictvs sacerdos avg.jpg

    Severus Alexander
    Severus alexander iovi propvgnatori.jpg

    Maximinus Thrax
    Maximinus thrax victoria avg.jpg

    Gordian I and II are the first major stopping block - I know a few here have them, so I'll wait as well
     
  13. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    Typical oblong flan of the mid third century Sestertii:

    Severus Alexander, 222-235 A.D. VICTORIA AVGVSTI

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  14. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    We skipped over some wives:

    Julia Paula:
    Julia Paula Concordia seated Denarius Antioch.jpg
    Annia Faustina:
    Annia Faustina Isinda.jpg
    Julia Aquilia Severa:
    Aquilia Severa denarius.jpg
    Orbiana:
    Orbiana Concordia Sestertius.jpg
     
  15. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    Gordian 1 and 2 are going to be tough. I look forward to seeing them
     
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  16. Restitutor

    Restitutor Well-Known Member

    Gordian I is 79 after all so he may take a minute or two to show up! :hilarious:
     
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  17. Alwin

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  18. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    I think a forum member or two have them so sit tight...
     
  19. DonnaML

    DonnaML Well-Known Member

    Before Gordian I and II, does anyone have Paulina, the wife of Maximinus Thrax?
     
  20. DonnaML

    DonnaML Well-Known Member

    Meanwhile, we shouldn't forget these three, none of whom was an emperor or an empress, but each of whom exercised as much real power for a time, albeit unofficially, as some actual emperors:

    Julia Maesa (grandmother of Elagabalus & Severus Alexander), AR Denarius, 218-22 AD, Rome Mint. Obv. Draped bust right, IVLIA MAESA AVG / Rev. Fecunditas standing left holding cornucopiae, a child at her feet, FECVNDI-TAS AVG. RIC IV-2 249, RSC III 8 (ill.), Sear RCV II 7749. 20.08 mm., 2.58 g.


    Julia Maesa. Grandmother of Elagabalus and Severus Alexander AR Denarius - jpg.jpg
    Julia Soaemias (mother of Elagabalus, daughter of Maesa). AR Denarius 220-222 AD, Rome Mint. Obv. Draped bust right, IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG / Rev. Venus standing facing, head left, holding apple & scepter; large star in right field, VENVS CAELESTIS. RIC IV-2 241 (Elagabalus); RSC III 8b. 18 mm., 2.85 g.

    Julia Soaemias Denarius - Venus Caelestis - jpg version.jpg

    Julia Mamaea (mother of Severus Alexander, daughter of Maesa), AR Denarius. Obv. Bust draped right wearing diadem (stephane), IVLIA MAMAEA AVG/ Rev. Venus stdg. front, head left, holding helmet & scepter, shield leans against her at left. VENVS VICTRIX. RIC IV-2 358, RSC III 76 (ill.), Sear RCV II 8216 (ill.), BMCRE 713. 20.5 mm., 2.88 g.

    Julia Mamaea AR Denarius.jpg
     
  21. zumbly

    zumbly Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana

    Gordian I - EGYPT Alexandria Tetradrachm 3722.jpg GORDIAN I
    Potin Tetradrachm. 11.87g, 22.9mm. EGYPT, Alexandria, RY 1 (AD 238). Emmett 3340; Dattari 12387. O: A K M AN ΓOPΔIANOC CЄM AΦP ЄVCЄB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R: Athena standing facing, head left, holding spear and Nike, one hand resting on shield.
    Ex Dr C. Haymes Collection
     
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