The Coin Collector's Manual: Or, Guide to the Numismatic Student in the Formation of a Cabinet of Coins; Comprising an Historical and Critical Account of the Origin and Progress of Coinage, from the Earliest Period to the Fall of the Roman Empire, with Some Account of the Coinages of Modern Europe, More Especially of Great Britain, Volume 2George Bell & sons, 1887 |
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... PIUS , AND PHILIP THE ARABIAN ( FROM 218 TO 249 a.d. ) . The extent of this work and the great similarity which pervades the coins of these emperors prevent the possibility of describing examples of each reign , especially as the style ...
... PIUS , AND PHILIP THE ARABIAN ( FROM 218 TO 249 a.d. ) . The extent of this work and the great similarity which pervades the coins of these emperors prevent the possibility of describing examples of each reign , especially as the style ...
Page 354
... Pius , was a grandson of Gordianus Africanus , Senior , whose death , with that of his son , was deeply regretted both by senate and people , and an emperor of the same family being clamoured for by all parties this prince was elected ...
... Pius , was a grandson of Gordianus Africanus , Senior , whose death , with that of his son , was deeply regretted both by senate and people , and an emperor of the same family being clamoured for by all parties this prince was elected ...
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... Pius was enabled to declare himself emperor . He was defeated by Decius in 249 , after which he and his son were both put to death by the partisans of the conqueror . His coins are numerous in all metals , and of all classes , except ...
... Pius was enabled to declare himself emperor . He was defeated by Decius in 249 , after which he and his son were both put to death by the partisans of the conqueror . His coins are numerous in all metals , and of all classes , except ...
Page 359
... Pius , Aurelius , Severus and Alexander , but they were struck in base metal , on billon , as it is sometimes termed . A great number of different animals are found on the small brass series of this reign , being such as were sacred to ...
... Pius , Aurelius , Severus and Alexander , but they were struck in base metal , on billon , as it is sometimes termed . A great number of different animals are found on the small brass series of this reign , being such as were sacred to ...
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... Pius . The relief of the subjects upon these pieces is bolder , and the composition more intricate , than on the coins of Trajan , while the field is more amply and richly filled , after the Greek manner , and to Roman , and less poetic ...
... Pius . The relief of the subjects upon these pieces is bolder , and the composition more intricate , than on the coins of Trajan , while the field is more amply and richly filled , after the Greek manner , and to Roman , and less poetic ...
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Achaian league Alexander Severus ancient Antoninus Pius Ases Augustus bear the name birth unknown Born brass Mionnet bronze pieces bust Caesar Caius Caracalla Claudius coins are known coins represent Colonial imperial colony Julia Commodus Constantine copper coins copper pieces crown denarius died Domitian Edward Elagabalus empire England English Engravings farthings father France Gallienus gold coins Gold Mionnet Gordian the Pious Greek groats Hadrian half-crowns head Henry Henry VII inscription issued Italy Julia Domna Julius Cæsar king Latin legends laureated Lucius Marcus Aurelius Middle brass motto Nero numerous obverse period personage Philip pieces attributed pieces bear Plebeian Plebeian family Portrait prince Proclaimed Emperor rare reign restored reverse Roman coins Rome Saloninus Septimus Severus sestertius shillings sign of alliance silver coins Silver Mionnet silver pennies silver pieces Small brass sovereigns style Syria Third brass Tiberius Titus town Trajan Trans uncertain date Vespasian vols weight wife
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