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(small) AE2 from the Roman Empire of Constans I, 337-350

337 - 350

Reverse: soldier advancing right, leading a child to his left out of a hut under a tree, spear in left hand, in the exergue the letters ALEF. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0119B; its record gives material recorded as bronze (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter…

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Aigeai, Commodus, bronze coin — Asclepius and Telesphoros (CN type 23244)

AD 180–192

Coin in bronze struck at Aigeai under Commodus, dated AD 180–192. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 23244 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate and draped bust of Commodus, right. Leg…

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As from the Roman Empire of Tiberius, 14-37

34 - 36

Reverse: ship's rudder in front of a round globe, at lower left a smaller globe, surrounded by legend and inscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0046; its record gives material recorded as bronze (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 3.1 cm x weight 10.63 g.

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As of Augustus from the Roman Empire, 7 BC

7 BC

Bronze as. Obverse: head of the emperor facing right. Reverse: in the field the letters S and C. In the legend the name of Marcus Maecilius Tullus, moneyer in the year -7. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0040; its record gives material recorded as bronze (metal); technique striking (metalwo…

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Aureus: Bust of Claudius I (obverse); Triumphal Arch with Equestrian Statue and Trophies (Cleveland Museum of Art 1969.158)

47–48 CE

Minted in Rome, this coin depicts the triumphal arch erected there in 44 AD commemorating Claudius in the campaign in Britain. On top of the arch is the emperor seated on a horse between two military trophies. The arch itself was a converted aqueduct which crossed the main road leading north toward Rome. Claudius wa…

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Chersonesos Taurike, Tiberius, stater — Parthenos advancing right (CN type 21901)

AD 28

Stater in gold struck at Chersonesos Taurike under Tiberius, dated AD 28. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 21901 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate head of Tiberius, left. Legend:…

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Coin — Aureus of Antonius Pius, Rome, 140-143 AD

140-143 AD

Coin in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number A.684-1910), made in Rome, dated 140-143 AD. The museum's brief description reads: Coin (aureus), gold, of Antonius Pius / Jupiter, Roman, ca. 140-143 AD. Museum description: Small gold coin. The obverse features a portrait of Antoninus Pius and an inscri…

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Coin — Aureus of Antonius Pius, Rome, 140-144 AD

140-144 AD

Coin in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number A.683-1910), made in Rome, dated 140-144 AD. The museum's brief description reads: Coin (aureus), gold, of Antonius Pius / Mars, Roman, ca. 140-144 AD. Museum description: Small gold coin. On the obverse: a portrait of the emperor Antoninus Pius. On the r…

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Coin — Aureus of Domitian, Roman Empire, 81 AD

81 AD

Coin in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number A.679-1910), made in Roman Empire, dated 81 AD. The museum's brief description reads: Coin, aureus of Domitian, gold, Emperor Domitian and his wife Domitia, Roman, 81 AD. Museum description: Obverse: Inscription. Head of Domitian laureate. Border of dots.…

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Coin — Aureus of Elagabalus, Rome, 221 AD

221 AD

Coin in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number A.695-1910), made in Rome, dated 221 AD. The museum's brief description reads: Coin (aureus), gold, of the Emperor Elagabalus (reigned 218-222) / the Syrian sun god El-Gabal (Baal), Roman, 221 AD. Museum description: Gold coin. On the obverse: Inscription…

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Coin — Aureus of Hadrian, Rome, 118 AD

118 AD

Coin in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number A.681-1910), made in Rome, dated 118 AD. The museum's brief description reads: Coin, aureus of Hadrian, gold, head of the Emperor Hadrian, Roman, ca. 118 AD. Museum description: Gold coin. Obverse: Inscription. Head of Hadrian, laureate, border of dots. R…

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Coin — Aureus of Trajan, Rome, 112-114 AD

112-114 AD

Coin in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number A.680-1910), made in Rome, dated 112-114 AD. The museum's brief description reads: Coin, aureus of Trajan, gold, head of Trajan, Roman, ca. 112-114 AD. Museum description: Gold coin. On the obverse is a head of Trajan with an inscription around the border…

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Coin (sestertius) — Coin of Trajan, Roman, 105 AD

105 AD

Coin (sestertius) in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number A.708-1910), made in Roman, dated 105 AD. The museum's brief description reads: Coin (sestertius), brass, of Trajan, head of Trajan / Tiber overcoming Dacia, Roman, 105 AD. Museum description: Brass coin. On the obverse is a head of Trajan wi…

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Coin of Augustus, Roman, last century BC to 1st century AD

last century BC to 1st century AD

Coin depicts on the obverse: Inscription. Head of Augustus to right. Border of dots. Reverse: Latin inscription. A sphinx seated to right. Border of dots. The museum record gives material recorded as silver; measurements Diameter 24 mm; Weight 12.01 g; place associated: Roman, Asia.

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Denarius from the Roman Empire of Caracalla, 198–217

198 - 217

Reverse: the goddess of generosity, Liberalitas, standing with an abacus in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left hand. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0071A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 2 cm x weight 3…

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Denarius from the Roman Empire of Diadumenian, 218

217 - 218

Reverse: the emperor standing with his head facing right, holding a sceptre in his right hand and a standard in his left, to the right of him two more standards. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0071B; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); m…

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Denarius from the Roman Empire of Elagabalus, in the name of Julia Maesa, 222-223

222 - 223

Reverse: the goddess Pudicitia seated facing left, holding a sceptre in her left hand and drawing a veil over her face with her right hand. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0071C; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 2…

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Denarius from the Roman Empire of Pertinax, 193

193

Reverse: Ops, the goddess of wealth, seated facing left holding two ears of corn in her right hand. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0071; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 1.8 cm x weight 2.98 g.

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Denarius of Augustus from the Roman Empire, 27 BC - AD 14

27 BC – AD 14

Reverse: two standing men facing each other, Gaius and Lucius, wearing togas, with shields and spears, between them a simpulum (left) and lituus (right), legend in exergue. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0036A; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metal…

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Gold solidus of Constantine I, Roman, 313–315 CE

313–315 CE

Solidus in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession 2025.830.1), catalogued by the museum's Greek and Roman Art department under the title “Gold solidus of Constantine I”. The museum dates it 313–315 CE and records its origin as Roman; Late Imperial, Constantinian. The museum records the medium as Gold an…

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Gold Solidus of Constantine II, Byzantine, 337–361

337–361

Solidus in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession 04.35.18), catalogued by the museum's Medieval Art department under the title “Gold Solidus of Constantine II”. The museum dates it 337–361 and records its origin as Byzantine. The museum records the medium as Gold and the dimensions as Overall: 13/16 x…

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Gold Solidus of Julian (361–63), Byzantine, 361–363

361–363

Solidus in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession 04.35.21), catalogued by the museum's Medieval Art department under the title “Gold Solidus of Julian (361–63)”. The museum dates it 361–363 and records its origin as Byzantine; Antioch (now Antakya, Turkey). The museum records the medium as Gold and the…

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Gold Solidus of Valens (364–78), Byzantine, 364–378

364–378

Solidus in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession 04.35.24), catalogued by the museum's Medieval Art department under the title “Gold Solidus of Valens (364–78)”. The museum dates it 364–378 and records its origin as Byzantine; Constantinople. The museum records the medium as Gold and the dimensions as…

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Magnesia ad Maeandrum, bronze coin — Cult statue of Artemis Leucophryene with polos (CN type 22979)

late 1st century AD

Coin in bronze struck at Magnesia ad Maeandrum, dated late 1st century AD. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 22979 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Apollo (Aulaites) standing right, holdi…

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Magnesia ad Maeandrum, Nero, bronze coin — Façade of a tetrastyle temple on crepidoma with window in (CN type 22980)

AD 54–68

Coin in bronze struck at Magnesia ad Maeandrum under Nero, dated AD 54–68. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 22980 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Bare head of Nero, right. Legend: ΝЄΡΩΝ…

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Middle bronze from the Roman Empire of Constans I, 337-350

337 - 350

Reverse: soldier advancing right, leading a child to his left out of a hut beneath a tree, holding a spear in his left hand, inscription in exergue and on field. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0119A; its record gives material recorded as bronze (metal); technique striking (metalworking); m…

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Middle bronze from the Roman Empire of Constantius II, 336-361

336 - 361

Reverse: the emperor, standing in cuirass and toga, Chi-Rho standard in right hand and left hand resting on shield, to his left two kneeling captives, text in exergue. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0117; its record gives material recorded as bronze (metal); technique striking (metalworkin…

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Middle bronze from the Roman Empire of Tiberius, 54-68

62 - 68

Reverse: between the letters S and C, closed Temple of Janus, with latticed window and garland over the door. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0051; its record gives material recorded as bronze (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 29 mm x weight 9.51 g.

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Nikaia, Macrianus I., bronze coin — Two torches (CN type 12864)

AD 260–261

Coin in bronze struck at Nikaia under Macrianus I., dated AD 260–261. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 12864 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Radiate bust of Macrianus, right, wearing cu…

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Nikaia, Valerian I., bronze coin — Two torches (CN type 12929)

AD 253–259

Coin in bronze struck at Nikaia under Valerian I., dated AD 253–259. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 12929 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Radiate bust of Valerian, left, wearing cuira…

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Nikomedia, Britannicus, bronze coin — Capricorn on an arch facing right (CN type 24550)

AD 47–48

Coin in bronze struck at Nikomedia under Britannicus, dated AD 47–48. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 24550 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Bare-headed and draped bust of Britannicus,…

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Nikomedia, Domitian, bronze coin — Demeter (CN type 24009)

AD 84–96

Coin in bronze struck at Nikomedia under Domitian, dated AD 84–96. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 24009 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Radiate head of Domitian, right. Legend: ΑVΤ ΔΟ…

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Olbia, bronze coin — Eagle standing left on thunderbolt (CN type 23771)

AD 96/97

Coin in bronze struck at Olbia, dated AD 96/97. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 23771 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Draped bust of Apollo, right. Legend: ΟΛΒΙΟΠΟΛΕΙΤWΝ. Reverse: Eagl…

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Olbia, Caracalla, bronze coin — Nude warrior with helmet standing left (CN type 23788)

AD 197–217

Coin in bronze struck at Olbia under Caracalla, dated AD 197–217. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 23788 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of youthful Caracalla, right, wear…

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Olbia, Caracalla, bronze coin — Zeus enthroned right (CN type 23786)

AD 197–217

Coin in bronze struck at Olbia under Caracalla, dated AD 197–217. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 23786 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of youthful Caracalla, right, wear…

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Olbia, Septimius Severus, bronze coin — Warrior standing to the right (CN type 23792)

AD 197–205

Coin in bronze struck at Olbia under Septimius Severus, dated AD 197–205. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 23792 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Bare-headed bust of youthful Geta, right…

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Olbia, Septimius Severus, bronze coin — Zeus enthroned right (CN type 23783)

AD 193–211

Coin in bronze struck at Olbia under Septimius Severus, dated AD 193–211. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 23783 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate head of Septimius Severus, righ…

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Olbia, Severus Alexander, bronze coin — Eagle standing facing (CN type 23797)

AD 222–235

Coin in bronze struck at Olbia under Severus Alexander, dated AD 222–235. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 23797 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Laureate bust of Severus Alexander, righ…

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Olbia, Severus Alexander, bronze coin — Tyche standing left (CN type 23801)

AD 222–235

Coin in bronze struck at Olbia under Severus Alexander, dated AD 222–235. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 23801 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Draped bust of Julia Mamaea, right. Lege…

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Olbia, Severus Alexander, bronze coin — Zeus enthroned right (CN type 23800)

AD 222–235

Coin in bronze struck at Olbia under Severus Alexander, dated AD 222–235. Corpus Nummorum, the online type corpus of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, records it as CN type 23800 (period: Roman Imperial Period; issuing authority type: city). Obverse: Draped bust of Julia Mamaea, right. Lege…

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Quadrans of Augustus from the Roman Empire, 4 BC

4 BC

Bronze quadrans. Obverse: anvil. Reverse: in the field the letters S and C. In the legend the name of Lucius Valerius Catullus, moneyer. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-1-0041; its record gives material recorded as bronze (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 1.6 c…

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RIC I (second edition) Augustus 119

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 119. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Augustus. Mint: Colonia Patricia. The obverse shows head of Augustus, laureate, right, with the legend CAESARI AVGVSTO. The reverse shows domed tetrastyle temple with triumphal currus standing within, right, containing aquila and four miniature…

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RIC I (second edition) Augustus 150A

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 150A. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Augustus. Mint: Colonia Patricia. The obverse shows head of Augustus, bare, right, with the legend S P Q R CAESARI AVGVSTO. The reverse shows mars, helmeted and cloaked, standing left, holding vexillum in right hand and parazonium on left shoul…

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RIC I (second edition) Augustus 206

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 206. Denomination: Aureus. Authority: Augustus. Mint: Lugdunum. The obverse shows head of Augustus, laureate, right, with the legend CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. The reverse shows gaius and Lucius Caesar standing, each, togate, resting hand on shield and spear, simpulum, righ…

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RIC I (second edition) Augustus 211

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 211. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Augustus. Mint: Lugdunum. The obverse shows head of Augustus, laureate, right, with the legend CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. The reverse shows gaius and Lucius Caesar standing, each, togate, resting hand on shield and spear, simpulum, ri…

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RIC I (second edition) Augustus 250A

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 250A. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Augustus. Mint: Uncertain value. The obverse shows head of Octavian, bare, right. The reverse shows venus standing right, leaning against column, holding transverse spear in left and helmet in right; shield depicting eight-rayed star leans agai…

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RIC I (second edition) Augustus 253

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 253. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Augustus. Mint: Uncertain value. The obverse shows bust of Pax, draped, right, with stephane; behind, cornucopia; in front, olive-spray. The reverse shows octavian in military dress, standing right, raising right hand and left hand holding spear…

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RIC I (second edition) Augustus 288

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 288. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Augustus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Feronia, diademed, draped, right, with the legend TVRPILIANVS IIIVIR FERON|TVRPILIANVS IIIVIR FERO. The reverse shows parthian kneeling right, extending standard with X-marked vexillum with right h…