A jaded looking Mars

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by maridvnvm, Mar 26, 2015.

  1. maridvnvm

    maridvnvm Well-Known Member

    I have a penchant for Mars types and it was a MARS VLTOR denarius of Severus Alexander that brought me to ancients.

    Here is my first ever ancient:-

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    After a while I became aware that MARS VLTOR came with a different reverse type that whilst listed as common is much less commonly seen than the Mars advancing type. After many years I manage to obtain the following:-

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    Now on to my newest purchase and my jaded looking Mars:-

    This is the second type but this time as a Sestertius:-

    Severus Alexander, Ae Sestertius

    Obv:- IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, laureate and draped bust
    Rev:- MARS VLTOR SC, Mars standing left holding spear, shield, with standard resting against his right arm
    Minted in Rome.
    Reference:– RIC 638

    A lovely looking jade green patination. I know it shows wear but the legends and devices are clear enough.

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    A chance to show your jade green coins or your first ancients....
    Martin
     
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  3. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    Lovely coin! I can contribute a jaded sestertius of Gordian and Victory...

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  4. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    man, i love a big green sestertius...nice martin. and that first coin is sweet as can be, you didn't start in the bargain bin did you?

    here's a big green severus alexander i like, kind of rough...

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    but nice and "big boned"...

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    here's my first, i got this in the fall of 2012.

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  5. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    I love all your coins Martin, and these are no exception. Your newest coin is beautiful and I love the color. What are the weight and the dimensions?

    I only have one Severus Alexander with a Mars reverse. I have at least one with a Salus, Pax, Jupiter, Romulus and Sol reverse.

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    SEVERUS ALEXANDER
    AR Denarius
    OBVERSE: IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG, laureate head right
    REVERSE: P M TR P VII COS II P P, Mars standing right, holding shield and spear
    Struck at Rome, 228 AD
    2.8g; 19 mm
    RIC 83
     
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  6. maridvnvm

    maridvnvm Well-Known Member

    Thanks for the feedback folks.

    Bing,
    It comes in at 29mm and 17.96 gms.
    Regards,
    Martin
     
  7. Eng

    Eng Senior Eng

    Sweet!!! you need to show us some crappy coins you own.:eek: always awesome!!
     
  8. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    That's a great size and weight. As Steve might say, a real pond skipper!
     
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  9. Severatus

    Severatus Active Member

    I have a soft spot in my heart for Severus Alexander - the James Dean of Emperors ;)
     
  10. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Awesome new jaded-addition, Martin ... all of your OP coins are sweet!!

    => here are a bunch of my
    green jaded babies!!


    Ionia Klazomenai.jpg Antoninus Pius Croc.jpg Antoninus Pius Dikaiosyne.jpg big griffin.jpg Campania Teanum Sidicinum.jpg Cilicia Aigeai Tyche & Horse.jpg Commodus Sestertius.jpg dolphin & scallop.jpg Gallienus Eagle Tet.jpg Plautilla.jpg
     
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  11. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Volusian a.jpg Volusian b.jpg Pontos Amisos again.jpg Seleukid Kingdom Antiochos I.jpg Sicily Selinos.jpg syracuse pyrrhus.jpg Tyche & Eagle.jpg


    .... ummmm, did I get carried away again? (sorry Martin)


    :oops:
     
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  12. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Love all the green
     
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