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<p>[QUOTE="JROMA, post: 3933045, member: 108391"]6. Vitellius Denarius</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1036541[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>AR Denarius, July-December 69 AD (18.5mm, 3.01g) Rome mint. A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP TR P, laureate head right / XV VIR SACR FAC, Tripod-lebes surmounted by dolphin right; below, raven perched right.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>RIC 86, RSC 114</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>This is one of the more recent additions to my collection and was the first coin of Vitellius to join my collection, beating out a win from AMCC 2 by a couple days. I always want to collect the early imperial pieces, but they are just out of budget at the moment. Might as well wait to collect high quality ones instead of hunting in the bargain bin. However, this piece stood out to me, and the seller offered me a price I couldn’t refuse. I did a little digging, and the same coin appeared in Gorny & Mosch 216, (misattributed). Also, RIC 86 appears to be slightly scarcer than RIC 109 just in terms of coins on acsearch, I do not know how much that materially affects the value of the piece.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>5. Romanus III Histamenon</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1036542[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Histamenon (23 mm, 4.44 g), Constantinopole. + IҺS XIS RЄX RЄSNANTIҺm Christ Pantokrator seated facing on throne, holding book of Gospels in his left hand and raising his right in blessing. / ΘCЄ bOHΘ RωmAҺω on the left, Romanus standing facing, wearing crown and loros and holding globus cruciger with his left hand; on the right, the Virgin, wearing robes and crowning the emperor with her right hand and holding maphorion in her left; above, MΘ.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>SB 1819.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>This was bought from Leu back in December of last year, although I didn’t receive it until into the new year so I think I can slide it into this list. I was very fortunate, as there was a robbery at the Leu offices on Christmas Eve when my coins were still at the office. The list of stolen coins can be seen here: <a href="https://iapn-coins.org/robbery-at-leu-numismatik-ag-reported-december-26-2018/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://iapn-coins.org/robbery-at-leu-numismatik-ag-reported-december-26-2018/" rel="nofollow">https://iapn-coins.org/robbery-at-leu-numismatik-ag-reported-december-26-2018/</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>4. Divus Antoninus Pius</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1036543[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Divus Antoninus Pius AR Denarius. Struck under Marcus Aurelius. Rome, AD 162. DIVVS ANTONINVS, bare head right / DIVO PIO, square altar with double doors.</p><p><br /></p><p>RIC III (Aurelius) 441; RSC 357.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>This was the first denarius of Antoninus Pius that I bought. I had been looking for a Divo Pio denarius for a while, a few had come up at Roma, and that kind of kickstarted my search. This one popped up on eBay from a good dealer, and I happened to win it at the right price.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>3. Justinian Solidus</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1036544[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Solidus (20 mm, 4.49 g), Constantinople, 527-538. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Justinian I, facing slightly to right, holding spear and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGGN / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding long cross right, and globus cruciger in left; in right field, star.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>SB 137 DOC 3. MIB 5, Ex. Maggiore Collection.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Same as the Romanus, this was from Leu Web 6, Ex. Maggiore Collection. Even with the scratch I think it is a great example of the type. There is some flatness around the edges which is unfortunate, however the detail of the Diadem makes up for that in my opinion. (I also love how the head of the spear seems to appear out of nowhere)</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>2. Caracalla Tet Laodicea</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1036545[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>BI Tetradrachm, Laodikeia ad Mare, Syria. 13.2g 28.1mm, struck 209-211 AD. AVT KAI ANTΩNEINOC CEB, Laureate draped bust right / ΔHMAΡX EX YΠATOC TO Γ, Eagle standing, head left, wreath in beak, star between legs. Bellinger 64; Prieur 1167-1168</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>This was part of a group of Tets that I purchased during the summer. I love this piece because of the portrait, different from other depictions of Caracalla from the time, but of distinct Laodikeia style. The Emperor definitely also takes on the looks of a boxer in this piece.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>1. Maximian Argenteus</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1036546[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Maximianus AR Argenteus. 294 AD. (19mm, 3.15g) Ticinum mint. MAXIMIA-NVS AVG, Laureate head right / VIRTVS MILITVM Four tetrarchs sacrificing in front of city gate. No mint marks.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>RIC VI 14b, Sear 13098, RSC 622 Var</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>This piece stood out to me at a coin show, seeing coins in person always is a benefit to someone who does the vast majority of their buying online. I had a decent collection of Maximian going by this point, an Antoninianus of his being my first ancient coin. This was also my first roman non-denarii silver coin, and therefore was a very special purchase.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The Argenteus is from the collection of Mr. Laborde, who sold the majority of his collection before moving into Roman gold, selling that collection in a group of sales starting with NAC 91. All of his coins are of an extremely high quality, I think shown here quite well.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Overall very happy with the additions to my collection this year, looking forward to trying to improve on this list next year![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="JROMA, post: 3933045, member: 108391"]6. Vitellius Denarius [ATTACH=full]1036541[/ATTACH] AR Denarius, July-December 69 AD (18.5mm, 3.01g) Rome mint. A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP TR P, laureate head right / XV VIR SACR FAC, Tripod-lebes surmounted by dolphin right; below, raven perched right. RIC 86, RSC 114 This is one of the more recent additions to my collection and was the first coin of Vitellius to join my collection, beating out a win from AMCC 2 by a couple days. I always want to collect the early imperial pieces, but they are just out of budget at the moment. Might as well wait to collect high quality ones instead of hunting in the bargain bin. However, this piece stood out to me, and the seller offered me a price I couldn’t refuse. I did a little digging, and the same coin appeared in Gorny & Mosch 216, (misattributed). Also, RIC 86 appears to be slightly scarcer than RIC 109 just in terms of coins on acsearch, I do not know how much that materially affects the value of the piece. 5. Romanus III Histamenon [ATTACH=full]1036542[/ATTACH] Histamenon (23 mm, 4.44 g), Constantinopole. + IҺS XIS RЄX RЄSNANTIҺm Christ Pantokrator seated facing on throne, holding book of Gospels in his left hand and raising his right in blessing. / ΘCЄ bOHΘ RωmAҺω on the left, Romanus standing facing, wearing crown and loros and holding globus cruciger with his left hand; on the right, the Virgin, wearing robes and crowning the emperor with her right hand and holding maphorion in her left; above, MΘ. SB 1819. This was bought from Leu back in December of last year, although I didn’t receive it until into the new year so I think I can slide it into this list. I was very fortunate, as there was a robbery at the Leu offices on Christmas Eve when my coins were still at the office. The list of stolen coins can be seen here: [URL]https://iapn-coins.org/robbery-at-leu-numismatik-ag-reported-december-26-2018/[/URL] 4. Divus Antoninus Pius [ATTACH=full]1036543[/ATTACH] Divus Antoninus Pius AR Denarius. Struck under Marcus Aurelius. Rome, AD 162. DIVVS ANTONINVS, bare head right / DIVO PIO, square altar with double doors. RIC III (Aurelius) 441; RSC 357. This was the first denarius of Antoninus Pius that I bought. I had been looking for a Divo Pio denarius for a while, a few had come up at Roma, and that kind of kickstarted my search. This one popped up on eBay from a good dealer, and I happened to win it at the right price. 3. Justinian Solidus [ATTACH=full]1036544[/ATTACH] Solidus (20 mm, 4.49 g), Constantinople, 527-538. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Justinian I, facing slightly to right, holding spear and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGGN / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding long cross right, and globus cruciger in left; in right field, star. SB 137 DOC 3. MIB 5, Ex. Maggiore Collection. Same as the Romanus, this was from Leu Web 6, Ex. Maggiore Collection. Even with the scratch I think it is a great example of the type. There is some flatness around the edges which is unfortunate, however the detail of the Diadem makes up for that in my opinion. (I also love how the head of the spear seems to appear out of nowhere) 2. Caracalla Tet Laodicea [ATTACH=full]1036545[/ATTACH] BI Tetradrachm, Laodikeia ad Mare, Syria. 13.2g 28.1mm, struck 209-211 AD. AVT KAI ANTΩNEINOC CEB, Laureate draped bust right / ΔHMAΡX EX YΠATOC TO Γ, Eagle standing, head left, wreath in beak, star between legs. Bellinger 64; Prieur 1167-1168 This was part of a group of Tets that I purchased during the summer. I love this piece because of the portrait, different from other depictions of Caracalla from the time, but of distinct Laodikeia style. The Emperor definitely also takes on the looks of a boxer in this piece. 1. Maximian Argenteus [ATTACH=full]1036546[/ATTACH] Maximianus AR Argenteus. 294 AD. (19mm, 3.15g) Ticinum mint. MAXIMIA-NVS AVG, Laureate head right / VIRTVS MILITVM Four tetrarchs sacrificing in front of city gate. No mint marks. RIC VI 14b, Sear 13098, RSC 622 Var This piece stood out to me at a coin show, seeing coins in person always is a benefit to someone who does the vast majority of their buying online. I had a decent collection of Maximian going by this point, an Antoninianus of his being my first ancient coin. This was also my first roman non-denarii silver coin, and therefore was a very special purchase. The Argenteus is from the collection of Mr. Laborde, who sold the majority of his collection before moving into Roman gold, selling that collection in a group of sales starting with NAC 91. All of his coins are of an extremely high quality, I think shown here quite well. Overall very happy with the additions to my collection this year, looking forward to trying to improve on this list next year![/QUOTE]
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