Axum & New Roman Empress

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Mat, Oct 21, 2011.

  1. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Finally got some new ancients. First is a familiar coin thats been posted, Stainless's Axum. Second is a new empress which was high on my want list, Sabina.

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    Kings of Axum (Aksum)
    Anonymous
    AD 400-500
    AE 14, 0.75 grams
    O: Crowned bust right, holding cross-tipped scepter
    R: Greek Cross; central punch-hole inlaid in gold, Inscription "May this (cross) please the country."
    Munro-Hay 76, BMC Aksumite 316

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    Sabina (128-136 A.D.)
    AR Denarius
    O: SABINA AVGVSTA, diademed and draped bust of Sabina right.
    R: CONCOR-DIA AVG, Concordia seated left, holding patera and scepter.
    Rome
    18mm
    3.33g
    RIC 391; RSC 24
    Ex A. Lynn Collection (Freeman & Sear E16), 89.
     
    Mat, Oct 21, 2011
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  3. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Cool additions. That Sabina is really nice! Another I eventually wan one of.
     
    randygeki, Oct 21, 2011
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  4. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    Sabina is nice but I would have especially liked to find the Axum.
     
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  5. JWH

    JWH New Member

    The details on the obverse of Sabina are great. Very nice artwork. Great coins.
     
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  6. medoraman

    medoraman Well-Known Member

    Agreed. Axumite coinage comes on the market in spurts, with maybe 10 coins a year entering the market. Nice pickup Mat. That coin has more interesting history than probably any other coin you own.

    Chris
     
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