Moneta's Temple and Gallery

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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Tiberius "Tribute Penny"

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

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.

Augustus Actium Denarius

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

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

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

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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