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“A New Morning in Rome”: Aurelian’s Eastern Captives Coinage, c. 274 CE.
Closeup showing the Persian or Parthian captives on two coins of Aurelian, c. 274. On well-preserved examples of Roman “Barbarians, Captives, and Enemies” coinage one can often see details of the...
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Two Captives & Trophy: Prisoners of War on Roman Coins from Julius Caesar to...
Updated: 10 Aug 2022 (Crispus coin added, ref to Kinnee 2016) NOTE: A previous version of this essay appeared in a post on Cointalk (Wed, 3 Feb 2021); see the comments for numerous illustrations from...
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The Irony of Valerian’s Captive: AR Antoninianus Celebrating “Victory over...
In the year 257, Valerian I struck a rare silver Antoninianus depicting the Roman deity Victory looming over a seated Parthian captive. Three years later, in 260, Valerian would make history as the...
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Showcase: Gordian plate coin, Giovanni Dattari (1858-1923) Collection,...
Originally Posted on January 12, 2021, now updated https://i.imgur.com/bnm9yt6.mp4 A lovely Alexandrian Tetradrachm of Gordian III (Emperor, 238-244 CE), notable for its important provenance, being...
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The “Play Bow” on Bronze Dog Coins of Epidauros
Created: 12 July 2022, Curtis Jackson-JacobsFirst draft shared on “Numislit Exhibit”: Maleatas Collection, 4 July 2022Last Updated: 14 July 2022Note: I will be updating the draft w/ additional notes...
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New Additions: Roman Bronze Coins with Distinguished Provenances Depicting...
I’ve added these coins to my page on “the BCE Collection” (Barbarians, Captives, and Enemies on Roman Coins), but thought they were worth sharing here in more detail. In addition to the interesting...
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“Provenance Diagrams” for Ancient Coins: Chain-of-Custody, Publication, Sales...
Banner Image in More Detail (Eight Photos over 100 Years) or Imgur Gallery w/ Photos + Sources See also: Provenance Glossary (Plate Coins & Old Collections) This post presents three examples of...
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Cleopatra VII, Tripolis AEs: Three Types of Cast Forgeries?
Posted: 3:08PM Central, 29 August 2022Edited: 30 Aug 2022 (see Change Log). The type is RPC (vol I) 4510, an AE (c. 20mm, 9-10g) of Cleopatra VII Thea Notera, struck in Tripolis, and dated RY 2 (of...
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Provenance Glossary: Richard J Plant (1928-2020), “Reverend of Numismatics”
Created: 23 Sep 2022Note: I excerpted portions of this post for an article on FORVM’s Numiswiki (14 Jan 2023). Incidentally, Numiswiki is a great ancient coin information resource (also mentioned on...
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Provenance Glossary: Dr. Jay M. Galst (1950-2020)
Created: 10 Feb 2023; Updated: 13 Mar 2023 (video added).Note: I have “cross-posted” portions of the text as an entry in FORVM’s Numiswiki. See also: Complete “Provenance Glossary.” Jump directly to...
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From the BCD Library Sale at Kolbe & Fanning
I have yet to update my Annotated Bibliography of the BCD Collection/Library page, but a few months ago I learned that the BCD Library (Athens) was being dispersed. BACKGROUND The first lesson I take...
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My First 100 Provenance-Coins Posted
Created: 23 Mar 2024 I’ve just reached 100 “provenance coins” posted. All Greek & Roman Provincial. Next I’ll start adding Roman (Republican, Imperial, and Byzantine).Click for “object...
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