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MACEDONIA. ROMAN PROVINCE (FIRST MERIS), 167-148 BC. AR Tetradrachm. 33mm, 16.70gr. Obv. Draped bust of Artemis right, within decorated Macedonian shield. Rev. ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΩΝ ΠΡΤΗΣ above and below club, A monogram above, all within wreath, thunderbolt in extreme left field. Prokopov, Silver 174 (O48/R146); SNG Copenhagen 1310–1. Struck on a broad, medallic planchet. NGC graded AU★ 5/5, 5/5. $925
KINGS of CAPPADOCIA. Ariarathes V Eusebes Philopator. Circa 163-130 BC. Year 33 (131/0 BC). AR Drachm. 19mm, 4.07gr, Mint A (Eusebeia-Mazaka). Dated RY 33 (130 BC). Obv: Diademed head of Ariarathes right. Rev: Athena Nikephoros standing left, spear and shield in hand; monograms to outer left, inner left, and outer right; ΓΛ (date) in exergue. DCA 454. HGC 811. Simonetta 16b. NGC MS★ 5/5, 5/5, Fine Style. $600
Roman Republic. L. Minucius, ca. 133 BC. AR Denarius. 19mm, 4.00gr. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma right, star (mark of value) behind. Rev: ROMA / L MINVCI. Jupiter driving quadriga right, hurling thunderbolt, holding reins and sceptre. Minucia.15. Syd. 470. Cr. 248/1. Superb coin all over. Ex Jon K. Kern Collection. NGC Ch. MS 4/5, 5/5. $1,350
Roman Republic. M. Herennius. 108-107 BC. AR Denarius, 19mm, 4.02gr. Obv. PIE(TA)S, diademed head of Pietas right, B below chin. Rev. M • (HE)RENNI , Amphinomus carrying his father on his shoulders. An exceptional coin with dark patina and rich in detail. Crawford 308/1a; Herennia 1. A great mythic example of filial piety, Amphinomus and his brothers rescued their parents from an eruption of Mount Aetna in Sicily. NGC graded Ch AU★ 5/5, 5/5. $1,275
Roman Empire. Caracalla 198-217 AD. Rome Mint. AR Double Denarius. 23mm, 6.12gr. Obv: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla right. Rev: Serapis standing facing, head left, extending hand and holding scepter. RIC 263d; BMC 128; RSC 295b. In hand this coins looks as it was struck today. Superb detail and style. MS 5/5, 5/5, Fine Style. $850
Roman Empire. Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161). AR denarius (3.31 gm). Rome, AD 147-148. Laureate head of Antoninus right / Annona standing left, holding grain ears over modius and anchor. RIC 163. Deeply struck in high relief, with gorgeous deep iridescent toning NGC AU 5/5, 4/5. $450
Roman Empire. Septimius Severus (AD 193-211). AR denarius (3.66 gm). Rome, AD 193-194. Laureate head of Severus right / Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. RIC 22. RSC 682. Gold-iridescent toning. NGC Ch MS 4/5, 5/5. $850
Roman Empire. Constantine II, as Caesar (AD 337-340). AE Follis. 17mm, 1.86gr. Siscia Mint, Obv: Laureate and cuirassed bust of Constantine II right Rev: Two soldiers standing facing, each holding spear and shield; two standards between them; ASIS in exergue. RIC VII 262. Superb coin in every aspect. NGC Ch MS 5/5, 5/5. $250
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TalerUniverse.com is a curated numismatic project dedicated to the silver talers, crowns, and medals of the Habsburg Empire and the Holy Roman Empire, spanning the 16th–18th centuries. The collection emphasizes historically significant issues, rare mint varieties, and high-grade NGC/PCGS examples, presented with detailed historical context, scholarly references, and high-resolution photography. TalerUniverse aims to serve both as a private collection showcase and a growing reference resource for collectors, researchers, and students of early-modern European coinage.