Provenance: Ex CNG e-329, lot 564, “From the Fairfield Collection.”
Constans AE Silvered Maiorina (27mm, 6.24g, 6h). Thessalonica, 348-350 CE.
Scarce issue for Constans. Even more so at this size.
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The deity for which Priapism is named (the condition familiar to many as a side-effect mentioned in Viagra ads on TV).
Purchased: Chicago, April 2014, CICF Bourse
Septimius Severus AE Assarion.
Moesia Inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum.
Obv: AVT CEΠT CEVHΡO. Laureate head right
Rev: NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠΡOC IC. Ithyphallic Priapus standing left.
Ref: Moushmov 987; AMNG 1380; Sear GIC 2280
RARE
What I liked about this coin: If we imagine the obverse and reverse forming a single tableau, Septimius watches Priapus proudly pointing to his phallus and smiles with admiration.
Priapus: “Oi guvna! ‘S a right proper phallus here, innit?”
Septimius: “Why, yes. Yes it is, Priapo, old chap. Splendid phallus indeed. The Empire commends your accomplishment. And bids you bring continued fertility to Moesia.”
Priapus: “Won’t let you down, bruv. Cheerio!”
Septimius: “You forget yourself, Priapo. You shan’t speak to me in so familiar a tone.”
Priapo: “Are you taking the piss, mate? Don’t forget who’s the dee-ity and who’s the regular bloke with a fancy hat. Only one of us has superpowers, innit?”
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Pedigree: Ex-Auctiones GmbH Auction e-27, Lot 35 (Bern, 15 June 2014)
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Sold from our JJFN by priv. treaty 31 December, 2013
Ex-ArtCoinsRoma (ACR) Auction e-8, Lot 771 (Rome, 30 Jan 2013)
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Honorius AV Solidus (4.40g). Mediolanum, c. 395 CE.
Obv: DN HONORIVS PF AVG. Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust of emperor r.
Rev: VICTORIA AVGGG / COMOB / M-D. Emperor standing r. holding standard, stepping on captive.
Ref: RIC 1206; Cohen 44; Sear 20916; Kurth rev. type “d” (see Wildwinds RIC 1206.4 & Dane Kurth’s “Table to assist the identification of Honorius’ […] Solidi of the emperor with captive at foot.”)
Provenance: From the Jackson-Jacobs Collection of “Barbarians, Captives, and Enemies” on Roman Coins; Sold c. 2015; Ex-Aureo y Calico Auction 258 (Barcelona, 20 Mar 2014), Lot 3425.
Notes: See ‘Selections from “BCE Collection”‘ page.
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Pedigree: Ex-Gitbud & Naumann Auction 2, 307 (Munich, 7 April 2013)
Theodosius II (AD 402-450) AV Tremissis (1.4g, 15mm, 6h). Constantinople,
Obverse: DN THEODOSIVS PF AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM CONOB.
Victory advancing right, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; star to right.
Reference: RIC 213.
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NGC #3761188-001 VF, Strike 4/5, Surface 2/5, “core visible” (NGC Website certification lookup)
For more information on this type, see our writeup on the Julius Caesar Elephant Denarius
Sold 3 April 2014 (JJFN Ebay store, item # 231120578927)
Julius Caesar (Dictator, 49 – 44 BC) Fourrée / Plated Denarius
Mobile military mint traveling with Caesar in Northern Italy, 49 BC.
Obv: Elephant advancing right, trampling on horned serpent or carnyx (Gallic war trumpet). CAESAR in exergue.
Rev: Pontifical emblems – ladle (simpulum), sprinkler (aspergillum), axe (securis) surmounted by a wolf head, and priest’s hat (apex).
Ref: For prototype: RSC 49; Crawford 443/1; Sydenham 1006; Sear CRI 9; Babelon 1885, p10, Julia 9.
Pedigree: Ex-Jackson & Jacobs Family Numismatics (3 Apr 2014, Ebay item #231120578927; 1 Sep 2013, [Unslabbed] #330983650815); Lucernae Numismatica / Antonio Hinojosa Pareja (Alcala la Real, Spain, 20 March 2013)
Notes: Fourrées (or Subaeratus) are silver plated denarii with base cores. As NGC indicates, these were “ancient forgeries,” also known as contemporary counterfeits. (As Mattingly (1928/1960: 24) noted, though, there were times when the State officially struck plated denarii.)
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For more information on this type, see our writeup on the Julius Caesar Elephant Denarius
Julius Caesar (Dictator, 49 – 44 BC) AR Denarius (3.8g, 19mm, 11h). Mobile military mint traveling with Caesar in Northern Italy, 49 BC.
Obv: Elephant advancing right, trampling on horned serpent or carnyx (Gallic war trumpet). CAESAR in exergue.
Rev: Pontifical emblems – ladle (simpulum), sprinkler (aspergillum), axe (securis) surmounted by a wolf head, and priest’s hat (apex).
Ref: RSC 49; Crawford 443/1; Sydenham 1006; Sear CRI 9; Babelon 1885, p10, Julia 9.
Pedigree: Ex-Roma Numismatics E-Sale 9, Lot 393 (London, 28 June 2014)
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For more information on this type, see our writeup on the Julius Caesar Elephant Denarius
Julius Caesar (Dictator, 49 – 44 BC) AR Denarius (3.85g, 18mm, 4h). Mobile military mint traveling with Caesar in Northern Italy, 49 BC.
Obv: Elephant advancing right, trampling on horned serpent or carnyx (Gallic war trumpet). CAESAR in exergue.
Rev: Pontifical emblems – ladle (simpulum), sprinkler (aspergillum), axe (securis) surmounted by a wolf head, and priest’s hat (apex).
Ref: RSC 49; Crawford 443/1; Sydenham 1006; Sear CRI 9; Babelon 1885, p10, Julia 9.
Pedigree: Ex-Roma Numismatics E-Sale 9, Lot 392 (London, 28 June 2014)
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For more information on this type, see our writeup on the Julius Caesar Elephant Denarius
Julius Caesar (Dictator, 49 – 44 BC) AR Denarius. Mobile military mint traveling with Caesar in Northern Italy, 49 BC.
Obv: Elephant advancing right, trampling on horned serpent or carnyx (Gallic war trumpet). CAESAR in exergue.
Rev: Pontifical emblems – ladle (simpulum), sprinkler (aspergillum), axe (securis) surmounted by a wolf head, and priest’s hat (apex).
Ref: RSC 49; Crawford 443/1; Sydenham 1006; Sear CRI 9; Babelon 1885, p10, Julia 9.
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