Moneta's Temple and Gallery

Slav's imitation of Islamic dirhem

jumanji — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 09:53:19 -0500

by: jumanji

Jujid AE pul, Flower, Sarai al Jadid, 75x A.H.

jumanji — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 12:40:55 -0500

by: jumanji

Jujid AE pul, Flower, Sarai al Jadid, 75x A.H.

jumanji — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 12:40:04 -0500

by: jumanji

Jujid AE pul, Flower, Sarai al Jadid, 75x A.H.

jumanji — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 12:39:15 -0500

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YUAN FENG TONG BAO Varieties

Chinacash — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:35:19 -0500

by: Chinacash

Description: Emperor Shen Zong (1068-85) Yuan Feng Tong Bao 2 cash cast 1078-85 Seal Script Reverse: Crescent above and large dot above 29.6 & 29.2mm, 7.7 & 8.4g Hartill16.227 & 16.226

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JULIA DOMNA

stretrader99z — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:03:07 -0500

by: stretrader99z

Description: Rome c.195 AD BM-49 Bust r./ Cybele Wife of SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS RARE: Only two specimens in Reka Devnia Hoard

LICINIUS I

stretrader99z — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:50:31 -0500

by: stretrader99z

Description: RIC VII SISCIA 4gm R4 313-315 AD 21.66mm LAUREATE BUST R./JUPITER,CHLAMYS ACROSS SHOLDER,LEANING ON SCEPTER. VICTORY ON GLOBE IN R. HAND,EAGLE WITH WREATH. SIS IN EXERGUE,DELTA IN R. FIELD RARE THICK - NECK BUST

M.Lucilius Rufus

stretrader99z — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:37:38 -0500

by: stretrader99z

Description: REPUBLIC: c.101 B.C. AR Denarius, 3.97g. Helmeted head of Roma ,PV behind. Rv. M LVCILI RVF. Victory in biga r. RRC 324/1.

GORDIAN III

stretrader99z — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:18:13 -0500

by: stretrader99z

Description: PISIDIA, Antioch. Gordian III. 238-244 AD. � 33mm (25.96 g). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / VIR-T AV-G COL ANTIOCH, SR in exergue, Gordian on horseback right, thrusting lance at two enemies below. Krzyzanovska XIV/68; SNG France 1215 (same dies); SNG Copenhagen From the Garth R. Drewry Collection.

THEODOSIUS II

stretrader99z — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:58:41 -0500

by: stretrader99z

Description: THEODOSIUS II : 402-430 AD. SOLIDUS 4.48g CONSTANTINOPLE MINT CIRC. 420-429 AD. RIC 225 (R) DO-354-5 OFFICINA GAMMA

KHOSRAU II

stretrader99z — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:53:03 -0500

by: stretrader99z

Description: Ptolemaic Kings, Ptolemy IV, 221-205 B.C. AE 40, 42.69g. Alexandria mint. Diademed head of Zeus Ammon r. Rv. Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt; filleted cornucopia over shoulder. Svoronos 974. SEAR: GCV 7815

TIME OF TIMOLEON

stretrader99z — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:53:03 -0500

by: stretrader99z

Description: SISILY,SYRACUSE BC 344-336 AE Litra 31.23gm. Athena wearing Corinthain Helmet/ Starfish ( Octopus? )center two Dolphins around. BMC 2.287

Ptolemy IV

stretrader99z — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:53:03 -0500

CARACALLA

stretrader99z — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:45:47 -0500

by: stretrader99z

Description: AR Tetradrachm, 13.17g. 27mm. 215-217 A.D. Laureate , draped and cuirassed bust . / Rv. Eagle standing r. with wreath in beak ; bull's head below. Prieur 1238var(obv. legend).

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Ptolemy VI

stretrader99z — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:41:54 -0500

by: stretrader99z

Description: Ptolemy VI, c.170-145 B.C. AE 30. 23.73g. Head of Zeus Serapis r. Rv. Two eagles standing on thunderbolt. Svoronos 1424. SNG COP 308. The two eagles on reverse may be symbolic of the joint rule of Ptolemy VI and his younger brother.

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PTOLEMY III

stretrader99z — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:08:08 -0400

by: stretrader99z

Description: PTOLEMAIC KINGDOM : PTOLEMY III EUERGETES 246-221 BC AE 33 36.15g DIAD.hd. ZEUS AMMON / EAGLE CLUTCHING THUNDERBOLT XP MONOGRAM CORNUCOPIA TO l.

GETA ( FDC)

stretrader99z — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:18:08 -0400

by: stretrader99z

Description: GETA: RIC 59b AR Denarius 3.15 gm 209 AD Young Bust of Geta drapped right/Genius FDC Aquired: Antiqua Catalogue VIII Page 29 Lot 133

stretrader99z — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:52:03 -0400

by: stretrader99z

1999 TRADE DOLLAR (3)

Chinacash — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:57:22 -0400

by: Chinacash

Description: 1997 Trade Dollar Struck by the Royal Mint to commemorate the Year of the Rabbit and the return of Macao to China Obverse: Britannia standing Reverse: Rabbit playing roulette, Chinese flag. Legend - Macao returns to China Nickel Silver (60%Cu, 20%Zn, 20%Ni) Diam: 38.61mm Weight: 28.28g

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"ADVENTVI AVG FELICISSIMO"

stretrader99z — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:33:11 -0400

by: stretrader99z

Description: SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS AR: Denarius (4.44gm) Rome c.196 Bust of Emperor/ Emperor on Horseback "The most happy arrival of the Emperor" Commemorating Severus defeat of Albinus, who's severed Head he sent to the senate and also executed ten Senators for Treason. Husband of JULIA DOMNA

SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS AE 32

stretrader99z — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:58:08 -0400

by: stretrader99z

Description: Pisidia,Antioch (23.32gm) c. 203-211 AD Laureate bust/SR Men

C.HOSIDIUS C.f.GETA

stretrader99z — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:54:37 -0400

by: stretrader99z

Description: AR DENARIUS (4.01gm) 68 BC Bust of Diana / Wild Boar pierced by spear,hound. Aquired: Antiqua

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PEGASUS

stretrader99z — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:53:00 -0400

by: stretrader99z

Description: COLONEY OF CORINTH: LEUCAS 390-345 BC PEGASUS / HELMETED HEAD OF ATHENA,MAST WITH YARD ARM AR STATER Aquired: Antiqua

LEGIONARY DENARIUS

stretrader99z — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:52:21 -0400

by: stretrader99z

Description: SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS 193-211 AD ROME,193 AD LEGIONARY DENARIUS 3.18 g BUST SS / LEG VIII AVG TR P COS LEGIONARY EAGLE BETWEEN TWO STANDARDS. RARE: ONLY FOUR SPECIMENS in REKA DEVNIA HOARD

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CISTOPHORIC TETRADRACHM

stretrader99z — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:48:36 -0400

by: stretrader99z

Description: AR TETRADRACHM (12.66gm) Pergamum c.150-140 BC Noe Series 23a Acquired: Antiqua Catalogue X

ATTICA ATHENS

stretrader99z — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 13:19:34 -0400

by: stretrader99z

Description: AR Tetradrachm (16.91gm) 25mm 449-413 BC Helmeted Bust of Athena/ Owl Aquired: Calgary Coins

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CONSTANTIUS II

stretrader99z — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 13:17:20 -0400

by: stretrader99z

Description: AE Centionalis RIC 282 Siscia 350 AD (6.00gm) Diademed,draped and cuirassed bust Constantius II/ Emperor holding labarum with Christogram, dressed in military attire being crowned by Victory. RIC 282 The reverse legend HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS recalls the dream of Constantine,which led him to place the Christogram on the shields of his troops at the battle of Milvian bridge. Rare. Ex: Milton V Anastos Collection AQUIRED: Antiquia Catalogue IX Page 18 Lot 117

LARISA

stretrader99z — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 13:17:20 -0400

by: stretrader99z

Description: Aquired: Tkalec AG 2002 ,Page 12, Lot # 44.

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ARTEMIS

stretrader99z — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:39:58 -0400

by: stretrader99z

Description: MACEDON UNDER THE ROMANS AR Tetradrachm 16.17 gm. 158-150 BC Masedonian shield,Artemis center,quiver on shoulder. / Club within oak wreath. Aquired:ANTIQUA Cat.VIII Pg.12 Lot:33

EPHESUS

stretrader99z — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:03:08 -0400

by: stretrader99z

Description: AR TETRADRACHM (12.70gm) Ephesus mint 138-137 BC Noe Series 36 Acquired: Antiqua Catalogue X

Kings of Thrace,Lysimachus

stretrader99z — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:15:53 -0400

by: stretrader99z

Description: Ar Tetradrachm 16.71gm. 323-281 B.C. Deified Head of Alexander the Great wearing horn of Amon./Athena holding Nike,arm resting on shield. Symbol unlisted in Thompson. Aquired:ANTIQUA Cat:VIII Lot 28 pg.12

CLAUDIUS with SPES 50-54 AD

petitioncrown — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:48:52 -0400

by: petitioncrown

Description: CLAUDIUS with SPES Sestercius 50-54, AE 29.97 g. TICLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P P TR P IMP P P Laurete head r. Rev. SPES - AVGUSTA Spes, draped, advancing l., holding flower in upraised r. hand and raising skirt with l., in exergue. SC. C85. BMC 192. RIC 115. CBN 216. www.petitioncrown.com

FAKE TAIPING REBELLION 5 CASH

Chinacash — Fri, 01 May 2009 08:06:27 -0400

by: Chinacash

Description: Taiping Rebellion Tai Ping Tian Guo 5 Cash cast 1856-60 Rev: Sheng Bao above & below Diam: 32.5mm, 7.9g Hartill 23.7 A bit on the small size compared with Hartill's illustration. Calligraphy not too bad on Obverse, reverse a bit blurry. You don't get a $150+ coin for 99cents, but it fills a gap in the collection for now.

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CHENGDU, SICHUAN 10 CASH

Chinacash — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:18:10 -0400

by: Chinacash

Description: Emperor Wen Zong (1851-61) Xian Feng Zhong Bao 10 cash Reverse: Boo Chuwan L & R, Dang Shi above & below. Cast 1854-55 at Chengdu, Sichuan Province Diam:35.6mm, 15.5g Hartill 22.979 Type 2, Small Chuwan

KANG XI TB (Jinan, Shandong)

Chinacash — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:19:16 -0400

by: Chinacash

Description: Emperor Sheng Zu (1662-72) Kang Xi Tong Bao 1 cash Rev Dung (Manchurian) left, Dong (Chinese) Right. Jinan Mint, Shandong Diam 27.1mm, 4.3g Cast 1667-70. Hartill 22.123

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YONG ZHENG TONG BAO (Hangzhou)

Chinacash — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:29:35 -0500

by: Chinacash

Description: Emperor Shi Zong (1723-35) Yong Zheng Tong Bao 1 cash Rev: Boo Je (Hangzhou Mint, Zhejian) Diam: 24.9mm, 3.3g Hartill 22.189. Cast 1730-33 Square head, 2 dot Tong

KANG XI TONG BAO (Shanxi)

Chinacash — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:14:32 -0500

by: Chinacash

Description: Emperor Sheng Zu (1662-1722) Kang Xi Tong Bao 1 cash Rev: Left - Yuwan (manchu script) Right Yuan (Chinese script) Taiyuan Mint, Shanxi Diam: 27.9mm, 4.6g. Hartill 22.98 Cast 1662-83

KANG XI TONG BAO (B.O.W.)

Chinacash — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:10:51 -0500

by: Chinacash

Description: Emperor Sheng Zu (1662-1722) Kang Xi Tong Bao 1 cash Rev: Boo Yuwan (Board of Works Mint, Beijing). Cast 1662-83 Diam: 27.9mm, 4.6g. Hartill 22.98 Seven stroke Bei, 2 dot Tong.

1634-5 Charles I Crown

petitioncrown — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 05:40:05 -0500

by: petitioncrown

Description: 1634-5 Charles I Crown, 29.97g.,Tower Mint, group 3, m.m.bell, Ex.Thyssen 1802, Bergne 1873, Neck/Webb 1894, Lingford 1950 S.2758. Hammered coinage www.petitioncrown.com

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1625 Charles I, Shilling

petitioncrown — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 05:28:06 -0500

by: petitioncrown

Description: 1625 Charles I, Shilling, 5.85., Tower mint, group A, type 1, mm lis, First bust 1. S2776. Hammered Coin www.petitioncrown.com

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Tiberius "Tribute Penny"

Michael Buras II — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 18:26:52 -0400

by: Michael Buras II

Description: Tiberius AR Denarius minted between A.D. 17-37 at Lyon. Obverse: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS. Laureate head of emperor right. Reverse: PONTIF MAXIM. Seated female right, holding vertical staff and branch. RCV 1763, RIC 26. This is probably the coin Jesus was referring to in the Bible when he told the apostles to "Render to Caesar what is Caesars."

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Augustus Actium Denarius

Michael Buras II — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 18:15:40 -0400

by: Michael Buras II

Description: Augustus AR Denarius minted in 31 B.C. at the crucial Battle of Actium. Historically significant because Augustus' victory over Marc Antony led to him becoming the 1st emperor of Rome. Obverse: AVGVSTVS DIVI F. Bare head of Augustus Right. Reverse: IMP X ACT. Apollo standing left, holding Lyre.

Brutus Trophy Denarius

Michael Buras II — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 18:08:57 -0400

by: Michael Buras II

Description: Brutus AR Denarius. 43-42 B.C. Obverse: LEG COSTA. Head of Apollo right. Reverse: IMP BRVTVS. Trophy of Arms. Crawford 506/2

Marc Antony and Julius Caesar portrait denarius

Michael Buras II — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 17:57:43 -0400

by: Michael Buras II

Description: 43 B.C. AR Denarius. 3.98g. Obverse: M ANTON IMP R P C. Bare head of Marc Antony right, lituus behind. Reverse: CAESAR DIC, laureate head of Julius Caesar right, jug behind. Crawford 488/2--RARE

Cappadocia - Ariobarzanes III

Moneta — Sun, 12 Mar 2006 19:40:59 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: Ariobarzanes III, Eusebes Philoromaios, (52-42 B.C.) determination of this ruler is based on the portrait and perceived regnal year (11). In 42 B.C. he refused to aid Cassius, one of Julius Ceasar's assassins, as a consequence he was murdered. AR drachm (4 gm). OB: His diademed & bearded head r. RX: Athena stg.l., holding Nike r., spear and shield; Greek words on all four sides around; in the field to l., star and crescent; to r. a monogram. S7304 (BMC 20.42,3)

ACS Liberia cent 1833

copperhobbie — Sat, 04 Mar 2006 13:34:28 -0500

by: copperhobbie

Description: American Colonization Society cent of 1833. This one is a previously unrecorded die combination of the 5 obverse and 5 reverse dies known so far. The original monograph by Colver and Harley has 6 varieties. This is the 8th