Moneta's Temple and Gallery

Rome - Legion X Fretensis Counterstamps (x2)

Moneta — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 17:06:03 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: The price of these Judean (Syria) Legionary counterstamps is high in the market but I try to acquire all Legion X Frentensis material that I can find. Countermarks were applied in the late 1st C. A.D. OB: Bust in oval countermark. Rev: galley in rectangular countermark on a Judea Capta bronze (?). For this exact type (perhaps this one) see Hendin # 6644. For the suspected host coin see Hendin 6472-4. Countermarks are VF on a fair host. The host may be a Judea Capta series coin of Vespasian from the mint of Caesarea Maritima, H#6472. It's ~ 22mm at 3.59 g.

Rome

stretrader99z — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 19:06:15 -0500

by: stretrader99z

Description: Antoninus Pius: AD 138-161. Æ Sestertius (31mm, 24.75 g, 11h). Rome mint. Struck AD 159-160. Laureate head right / Pietas standing left, holding a child in each arm; a child raising a hand toward her standing on either side. RIC III 1032; Banti 288. Near VF, two-tone green patina. Tom Cederlind (1959-2015) . https://www.coinsweekly.com/en/News/4?&id=3844 Ex Cederlind BBS 144 (1 October 2007), lot 356.

Rome - Moesia Philip I, The Arab - Viminacium

Moneta — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 20:19:46 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: Gordian was the first to strike the reverse design of Moesia standing between a Bull and Lion (some with variations). The city of Viminacium, established in 239 A.D. became a very large city in Moesia Superior as the years went on. Extensive excavations are now underway with impressive results and a long way to go. OB: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG; "Emperor Marcus Julius Philippus Augustus" Rx: PMS C-OL VIM // AN V; Moesia standing from the front facing left, both hands extended above an bull to the left turned to the right and a lion to the right turned to the left. Legend means: 'Province Mœsia Superior Colonia Viminacium // Anno septimus', (Colony of Viminacium province of Upper Moesia // Year 5). Viminacium was founded by Gordian III in 239 or 240 (Year I). On the reverse, the Province or Tyche of the city is placed between the emblems of the Legions VII (Bull) and IV (Lion). Philip was born in Bostra in Trachonitis, province of Arabia, hence the nickname of the emperor. He is appointed prefect of the Praetorium after the death of Timésithée, the father-in-law of Gordian III, in 243. Philip makes or lets Gordian murder early in 244 and then hastens to conclude an infamous peace with the Sassanids. He pays them a tribute of 500,000 deniers. He named his son Philip Caesar in 244 and his wife Otacilia Severa augusta. In 247, Philip raises his son to augustat. He led a brilliant campaign against the Quades and Carpi who had invaded Dacia. The great event of Philip's reign is the commemoration of the millennium of Rome which begins on April 21, 247. Several usurpers, including Jotapian and Pacatian, proclaim themselves august at the end of the reign. Philippe charges Decius, commander of the Pannonian legions, to restore order on the Danube. The troops, against his will, proclaim Decius Augustus in June or July 249. Philip died fighting the troops of Decius in September 249. AE 29 (mm) Sestertius; struck ~ 245 A.D.

Gordian III. AD 238-244

stretrader99z — Wed, 17 May 2017 16:20:14 -0400

by: stretrader99z

Description: PISIDIA, Antiochia. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ (32mm, 23.37 g, 7h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Two Nikai standing vis-à-vis, holding shield set on palm; flanking base, two seated captives. Krzyzanovska dies VII/25; SNG France 1236 (same dies). Good VF, brown and green patina. From the Douglas O. Rosenberg Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 270 (14 December 2011), lot 230 (since cleaned). Acquired: CNG 397, Lot: 339

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Judea - Ascalon Legion X Counterstamp

Moneta — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 19:09:43 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Time of Vespasian and Titus - Pseudo-autonomous municipal coin of Ascalon (coastal city between Tel Aviv and the Gaza strip), a principle Roman held city and Legion X (Ten) permanent encampment. Extremely historical coin of the period of the First Jewish Revolt (66 - 70 A.D.). AE16 (16.11 mm) 3.89 g 4H, aVF. OB: Veiled and turreted bust of Tyche r.; 'X' (w/ bar over or under the X) in incuse rectangular countermark; Rx: galley right, ~OP (date). Not and impressive looking piece but very historical and part of my Legion X series, nonetheless the piece was expensive! cf. Rosenberger 53; RPC 2204; SNG ANS 679-82 (Agora Auction Sale 65, Lot# 119) There is a great article on the "Countermarks of the Roman Legions" - this is from an Numismatics Internationals "Bulletin" issue of Jan 2008. Perhaps this https://archive.org/details/NIB2008JanVol43No01/page/n3/mode/2up will get you there. The Roman Coins site has many examples of all of the variations of Legion countermarks at this: http://www.romancoins.info/CMK-legionary.html

Rome - Trajan Legion XII Fulminata C/S

Moneta — Sat, 15 Apr 2017 21:57:22 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Not an impressive coin but my first Legionary counterstamp. I believe the host coin is a Trajan (perhaps Hadrian) with an obvious 'desert patina' and my best interpretation so far is a 'thunderbolt' of Legion XII Fulminata stationed in Cappadocia or perhaps in greater Syria. More to come on this and a new acquisition of a Legion X Fretensis counterstamp. If you know more please email.

Judaea - 1st Jewish War

Moneta — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 15:57:03 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: AE Prutah of the 1st Jewish War against the Romans and particularly the 10th Roman Legion (Fretensis). The revolt took place between 66 - 70 C.E.; this coin is dated year '2' and was struck 67-68 A.D. OB: Amphora with handles, no lid; Rx: Vine Leaf on small branch, archaic Hebrew legend means "The Freedom of Zion". Very historical coin, aVF, 18.3 mm, 2.88g (6h).

Rome - Provincial M. Aurelius, Caesar

Moneta — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:10:29 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: A young Marcus Aurelius provincial AE issue, or at least that's what I bought it as. I always thought he was the most fascinating emperor, particularly after reading his "Meditations" book twice. It was an explanation of his Stoic philosophy. I don't seem to be able to find much on this coin, can anybody help?

Gordian III. AD 238-244

stretrader99z — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 22:33:15 -0400

Pontius Pilate - Prutah 29-30 A.D.

Moneta — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 21:13:43 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: The Land of Judea under Roman Procurators - the Prefect Pontius Pilate (26 - 36 A.D.). During the reign of Emperor Tiberius. This AE Prutah is dated Year 16 which equates to the modern dating of 29-30 A.D. - the golden period of Jesus of Nazareth's ministry and just before the traditional date of the cruxifiction. OB: TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC LIc; (of Tiberius Caesar, year 16 = 29/30 AD); libation ladle (simpulum); Rx: IOYAIA KAICAPOC (Julia the Queen); [Greek represented in sim. Arabic alphabet]; three bound ears of grain, the outer two droop. Hendin 1341. Meshorer TJC 331. AJC II 283,21. RPC 4967. Samuels 137. ~ 15.8 mm, 1.90 grams. Read about the real Pontius Pilate: http://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/jesus-historical-jesus/jesus-before-pilate/?mqsc=E3898695&utm_source=WhatCountsEmail&utm_medium=BHDDaily%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=ZE7A7QZ00

stretrader99z — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400

Caligula

stretrader99z — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:57:35 -0400

CARACALLA

stretrader99z — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 10:45:46 -0400

GORDIAN III

stretrader99z — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:21:52 -0500

SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS

stretrader99z — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:28:29 -0500

by: stretrader99z

Description: AE 31 193-211 (15.99gm) struck @ Amasia,Pontus Sear GIC 2155 var. Bust SS Laureate,D,C./ Caracalla & Geta

GORDIAN III

stretrader99z — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:21:17 -0500

by: stretrader99z

Description: AE 29(14.27g) 238-244 AD Cilicia,Seleuceia Radiate bust,Delta countermark/Athena with spear and shield attacking Giant with legs terminating in snakes,about to hurl stone at Athena. Rare Obverse die not represented in SNG Levante or Ziegler EX: Marcel Burstein Collection Sear GIC 4390