Septimius Severus, AE17 Obv:–AV KAI CEVHPOC , Laureate head right Rev:– NIKOPOLIT PROC IC, Hera standing left with sceptre and patera Nikopolis...
Here is my only captive for Vespasian. Vespasian Denarius Obv:– IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, Laureate...
So here it may take on this one. Could those lines be part of a metal band / frame to which the laurel leaves were attachedon the model being used...
I see this.... [ATTACH]
The laurel leaves are clear.
Gordian III, AE29 Obv:– ANTWNIOC GORDIANOC, AVT K M below, Confronted draped busts of Gordian & Serapis Rev:– ODECCEITWN, Emperor in military...
As some will be aware I have a passion for the coinage of Probus, particularly that from Lugdunum. As time goes by I find the time between...
Very nice coins. These designs were re-used by Septimius Severus many time.
That is a wonderful coin. I love the way the emperor is recognisable on these PROFECTIO reverses. I have only owned PROFECTIO for Sept. Sev....
Constans - AE2 Obv:- D N CONSTANS P F AVG, Pearl diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right Rev:- FEL TEMP-REPARATIO, emperor in military dress...
I agree with RIC VIII Antioch 149 unlisted officina. Known for AI so not really unexpected. A very nice find nonetheless.
Septimius Severus Ar Drachm Obv:– AY KAI L CEPT CEOVHPOC, Laureate head right Rev:– MHTPO KAICAPIACW, Male figure (Argaios(?)), laureate, draped...
Thrace, Thasos, Ar Trihemiobol Obv:– Naked satyr kneeling left holding kantharos Rev:– TASION around amphora Minted in Thasos, Thrace. Circa...
L Papius Denarius Serratus Obv:– Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat skin tied under chin. Behind head, base of column. Rev:– Gryphon...
Septimius Severus denarius Obv:– IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II, Laureate head right Rev:– VIRTV-T-E AVG, Virtus standing right, holding spear...
Obverse legend on rhs reads apollonia...
I suspect it is an A. Similar in aspect to the following example from wildwinds. [IMG] Regards, Martin
Officina 7 with VII in right field (also allocated to emission 7) I know it's a bit of a stretch... Probus Obv:– IMP PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate,...
I don't have a Constans for this issue and my Constantius II from this officinal isn't as nice as either of these lovely examples. [IMG]
[IMG] Demetrios Poliorketes, Macedonian Kingdom, Silver tetradrachm Obv:– Demetrios diademed head right with horns of a bull, the animal sacred...
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