Antoninianus of Usurper Julian of Pannonia

One that comes to mind is this coin of JULIAN of PANNONIA. His name does not appear on most lists of Roman Emperors because he was a usurper, a would-be ruler, who made a bid for power followingthe death of Numerian, in 284-85 AD. Issuing coins was one way in which such usurpers sought to legitimize themselves. This is an antoninianus, with Julian's portrait on the obverse, and on thereverse a figure of Victory - an invocation to that goddess reflecting Julian's hope for triumph. But he failed, was defeated, and killed. His ephemeral coins are quite rare.

(This one, graded VF, is offered in my auction of ancient and early coins closing February 6, with a starting bid of $1700. The 528-lot auction can be found at my website.

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Drachm of APOLLONIA PONTIKA

8 APOLLONIA PONTIKA, Drachm, 450-400 BC; Anchor, A & crayfish/Facg Gorgon head, S1655; AEF, sl off-ctr but full strong face; good bright silver.

1810 Batavia Copper Bonk 2 Stuivers

Batavia, under French rule, copper bonk 2 stuivers, 1810, 6.31g (Sch 569).

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Batavia, under French rule, copper bonk 2 stuivers, 1810, 6.31g (Sch 569).(https://www.baldwin.co.uk/batavia-under-french-rule-copper-bonk-2-stuivers-1810-z65129.html)