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Coins from the empires that shaped the ancient world.
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#OnThisDay - 23 March - in AD 59 Agrippina the Younger, one of the most significant figures of the Julio-Claudian period, was assassinated on the orders of her son, the emperor Nero. #Agrippina #AncientHistory 🏺

Image: RIC Nero 6; Münzkabinett Wien (RÖ 5469). Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....
Obverse of a Roman aureus: Jugate busts, right of Nero (in forefront), bare-headed and draped at back of neck, and Agrippina the Younger, draped and bare-headed. Reverse of a Roman aureus: Quadriga of elephants, left, bearing two chairs with figures of Divus Claudius and Divus Augustus, both radiate.
March 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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A reimagining of an early 3rd century AD altar to the holy goddess Minerva. It was found at High Rochester (Bremenium) Roman Fort and set up by the tribune, Minerva Flavius Severinus. Part of the collections at the Great North Museum in Newcastle. 📸 My own #EpigraphyTuesday
March 4, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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Archaeoethnologica: The Cult of Iuno Sospita - Book / O Culto de Iuno Sospita - Livro

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January 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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#ReliefWednesday - A stunning relief panel from Palmyra: ca. 1st Century AD. A trio of deities in lamellar cuirasses - Baalshamin (Sky god), flanked by Aglibol (Moon god) and Malakbel (Sun god). #AncientBluesky 🏺

Image: Louvre Collections (AO 19801). Link - collections.louvre.fr/en/ark:/5335...
January 8, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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#ReliefWednesday - The surviving decorative panel of a rather stylish Roman sarcophagus, with roundel portrait of a woman and young man surrounded by a Dionysiac train: ca. Mid-3rd Century AD. #Roman #AncientBluesky 🏺

Image: Louvre Collections (Ma 1013). Link - collections.louvre.fr/en/ark:/5335...
The panel is centred upon a roundel portrait, with the woman's hair styled in the manner of Julia Paula. The scene is filled with a vibrant and exotic Dionysiac group, with the god himself riding in a centaur-drawn chariot to the far left of the panel. Ariadne, his consort, occupies a similar chariot on the opposite side. Two centaurs also seem to hold up the roundel portrait, displaying it to the viewer. In the foreground smaller figures cavort, including satyrs atop panthers, as well as another butting heads with a goat.
January 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Ibero-Roman Coins
Denomination: Quadrans
Mint: KASTILO-CASTULO, near the present-day town of Linares (Jaén), Spain
Dating: 180 BC

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January 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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#OnThisDay - 7 January - in 43 BC Octavian was granted 'imperium' (executive power) by the Senate, when the consuls Pansa and Hirtius were killed fighting Antony at Mutina. A gilded equestrian statue accompanied this grant. #AncientBluesky 🏺

Image: RRC 497/1. Link - numismatics.org/crro/id/rrc-...
January 7, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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I. Early-Christian sarcophagus with one of the earliest scenes showing the Adoration of the Magi in front of the sitting Mary with baby Jesus on her knees. The funny expression of camels' faces attracts attention :) 4th c. Musei Vaticani 🏺

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January 6, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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#OnThisDay - 4 January - in 49 BC Cicero returned to Rome at the outbreak of civil war, observing: "Never has the state been in such danger, never have wicked citizens had a leader more ready" (Cicero, Ep. ad Fam. 16.11.2). #AncientBluesky 🏺

Image: RRC 452/1. Link - numismatics.org/crro/id/rrc-...
January 4, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Ibero-Roman Coins
Denomination: As
Mint: SEGOBRIGA, today is the town of Saelices, (Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain)
Dating: time of Gaius/Caligula (37AD - 41AD)

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January 2, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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#OnThisDay - 28 December - in AD 457 Iulius Valerius Maiorianus, better known as Majorian, was declared Western Emperor. Ruling until AD 461, he would be overthrown in a coup by Ricimer, the 'magister militum'. #AncientBluesky 🏺

Image: RIC X Majorian 2608. Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....
December 28, 2024 at 12:17 PM
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Debasement of the Roman Denarius: Economic, Social and Political Consequences
The Roman Denarius, the silver coin that served as the main currency of the Roman Empire for over four centuries, gradually underwent a process of debasement. This article explores the reasons behind ...
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December 26, 2024 at 5:31 PM
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Ibero-Roman Coins
Denomination: As
Mint: BILBILIS, today is the town of Huérmeda, (Calatayud - Zaragoza - Spain)
Dating: time of Gaius/Caligula (37 AD - 41 AD)

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December 23, 2024 at 8:28 PM
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A post-Equinox post! Terracotta lamp with portraits of Sol and Luna, ca. AD 175-225. An inscription on the base may associate it with the Saecular Games of Septimius Severus in AD 204. #AncientBluesky 🏺

Image: Ashmolean Museum (AshLI 419). Link - latininscriptions.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/xml/AN_Fortn...
December 22, 2024 at 12:51 PM
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Exploring the Minting Process of Roman Coins: History, Techniques, and Artistry
Discover the fascinating world of ancient Roman coins, from the minting process to the intricate artistry and historical significance they hold. Explore the techniques, tools, and materials used by Ro...
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December 19, 2024 at 9:28 AM
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#ReliefWednesday - 'The Achilles Plate': a gorgeous silver platter decorated with scenes from the life of Achilles: ca. AD 340. The central tondo shows his discovery by Odysseus on Skyros. #Myth #AncientBluesky 🏺

Image: Augusta Raurica Museum (RAR-000000193). Link - www.kimnet.ch/objects/b4fb...
December 18, 2024 at 12:57 PM
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Ibero-Roman Coins
Denomination: As
Mint: EMERITA AUGUSTA, today is the city of Merida, (Spain)
Dating: time of Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD)

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December 14, 2024 at 7:23 PM
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#OnThisDay - 15 December - in AD 130 Lucius Aurelius Verus was born. He ruled as Roman Emperor AD 161-169 alongside his adoptive brother, Marcus Aurelius. #AncientBluesky 🏺

Image: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 549; ANS 1944.100.49567. Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....
The Obverse of a Roman gold coin, showing a laureate bust of Lucius Verus, draped and cuirassed, facing right. The Reverse of the same Roman gold coin, showing Lucius Verus mounted on a horse galloping right, brandishing javelin, with a man on knees being trampled beneath.
December 15, 2024 at 12:15 PM
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#OnThisDay - 11 December - in AD 361 the Roman Emperor Julian - commonly known as Julian the Apostate due to his turning from Christianity - entered Constantinople for the first time as sole ruler. 🏺

Image: RIC VIII Sirmium 96; ANS 1944.100.21069. Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....
December 11, 2024 at 8:45 AM
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Gallienus
A.D. 267
Ӕ Billon Antoninianus
Antioch
3.05 gr/ 19mm

obv:
GALLIENVS AVG - Radiate cuirassed bust right.

rev:
ORIENS AVG - Sol standing left, holding whip and raising right hand in salute.

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December 11, 2024 at 5:18 PM
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Blowing in the wind: A rare example of an anemoscope — an ancient device used to indicate the direction of the wind. It features the names of the winds and their quirky personifications, lips pursed in the act of blowing. #ParcoArcheologicodelCelio #Rome. #StormDarragh #AncientBluesky
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December 8, 2024 at 11:26 AM
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Roman Provincial
PHRYGIA, Cadi.
Severan Era. AD 193-235.
Æ
3,30 g - 18,17 mm

Obv:
Helmeted bust of Athena right, wearing aegis

Rev:
Dionysus standing left, holding cantharus and thyrsus; at feet left, panther.

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December 7, 2024 at 6:56 AM
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As - RIC I (second edition) Augustus 160
Date: 10 AD - 14 AD ; Mint: Nemausus

Obv: IMP DIVI F P P

Rev: COL NEM

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December 3, 2024 at 7:39 PM
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#OnThisDay - 3 December - in AD 311 the former Roman emperor Diocletian died. He had retired in AD 305 to his palace at Spalatum (Split), yet the tetrarchic system he had created would not endure. #AncientBluesky 🏺

Image: RIC VI Antioch 13; ANS 1960.175.2. Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....
December 3, 2024 at 9:16 AM