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Coin Portraying Emperor Maximinus https://www.artic.edu/artworks/141517/
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Maximinus, facing right. The back (reverse) depicts Genius, standing to the left, wearing a modius (hat), holding a patera (dish), from which liquid flows. In the other hand is a cornucopiae. Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Ryerson Collection
September 10, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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#OnThisDay - 31 August - in AD 161 the Roman emperor Commodus was born at Lanuvium. Dio (73.1.2) states he "hated all exertion and craved the comfortable life of the city". #AncientHistory 🏺

Image: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 610; ANS 1959.228.29. Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....
Obverse of a Roman aureus: Bust of Commodus, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right. Reverse of a Roman aureus: Hilaritas, draped, standing front, head left, holding long palm, upright on ground, in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
August 31, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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This 2,000 year-old woman’s luxury leather sandal is stamped with the maker’s name ‘Lucius Aebutius Thales’!

Made in Gaul (France), it was excavated from the residence of the commanding officer at Vindolanda, a Roman fort on the northern frontier.

📷 by me

#RomanFortThursday
#Archaeology
My photo shows a woman’s dark-brown leather toe-thong sandal for a left foot, designed for indoor use. Dimensions L 228 mm. The outer edge of the insole has been cut with decorative lobes to shape around the wearer’s toes. The insole has been stamped with vine-leaves, cornucopiae, and a frame with the maker’s which reads ‘L AEB THALES T F’. Translated as ‘Lucius Aeb(utius) Thales, son of Titus (made this)’. This would have been an expensive shoe. It was excavated in 1972 from the period III (c. AD 90 - 105) residence of Flavius Cerialis, Vindolanda’s commanding officer who lived at the fort with his family. It’s possible the sandal belonged to his wife Sulpicia Lepidina, for which reason it is sometimes referred to as ‘Lepidina’s slipper’. It is displayed on a red background at the Vindolanda site museum in Northumberland.
July 23, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Licinius https://www.artic.edu/artworks/141509/
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays a laureate head of Emperor Licinius, facing right. On the back (reverse), Genius stands, facing left, holding a patera (dish) in her right hand and a cornucopiae in her left. She wears a modius (hat). Licinius I was emperor from 308-324. Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Ryerson Collection
July 18, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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GAIUS (CALIGULA) 37 - 41 A.D. AE Sestertius (28.56 g.) Rome c. 37 - 38 A.D. RIC 33 C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT Laureate bust l. Rev. AGRIPPINA – DRVSILLA – IVLIA Sisters standing: Agrippina as Securitas holds cornucopiae; Drusilla as Concordia holds patera and cornucopiae; Julia as Fortuna, holds rudder and cornucopiae. In exergue, S·C. From the Gasvoda collection.
July 15, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Galerius https://www.artic.edu/artworks/141513/
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Galerius, facing right. The back (reverse) depicts Genius, standing to the left, wearing a modius (hat), holding a patera (dish), from which liquid flows. In the other hand is a cornucopiae. Galerius was emperor from 305-311. Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Ryerson Collection
July 1, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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Coin Depicting the Goddess Tyche https://www.artic.edu/artworks/142891/
The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the head of the goddess Tyche, facing right. On the back (reverse) is Homonoia, standing to the left and holding a patera (dish) and cornucopiae. Gift of William F. Dunham
June 26, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Galerius https://www.artic.edu/artworks/141510/
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Galerius, facing right. The back (reverse) depicts Genius, standing to the left, wearing a modius (hat), holding a patera (dish), from which liquid flows. In the other hand is a cornucopiae. Galerius was emperor from 305-311. Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Ryerson Collection
June 3, 2026 at 6:39 PM
thomashendrickson.bsky.social
I would be so interested in hearing about this. The Cornucopiae is so interesting, and I just have no sense of Perotti as a person.
May 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Bowl with the Arms of Pope Julius II and the Manzoli of Bologna surrounded by putti, cornucopiae, satyrs, dolphins, birds, etc.
Italian, Castel Durante
workshop of Giovanni Maria Vasaro
1508

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/459197
Bowl with the Arms of Pope Julius II and the Manzoli of Bologna surrounded by putti, cornucopiae, satyrs, dolphins, birds, etc., by workshop of Giovanni Maria Vasaro, 1508, Maiolica (tin-glazed earthenware) Bowl with the Arms of Pope Julius II and the Manzoli of Bologna surrounded by putti, cornucopiae, satyrs, dolphins, birds, etc., by workshop of Giovanni Maria Vasaro, 1508, Maiolica (tin-glazed earthenware) Bowl with the Arms of Pope Julius II and the Manzoli of Bologna surrounded by putti, cornucopiae, satyrs, dolphins, birds, etc., by workshop of Giovanni Maria Vasaro, 1508, Maiolica (tin-glazed earthenware) Bowl with the Arms of Pope Julius II and the Manzoli of Bologna surrounded by putti, cornucopiae, satyrs, dolphins, birds, etc., by workshop of Giovanni Maria Vasaro, 1508, Maiolica (tin-glazed earthenware)
May 5, 2026 at 6:44 AM
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Dance of the hours around three putti with cornucopia's (cornucopiae). Plentiful time with Francesco Primaticcio, whose day has been today.
April 30, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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#OnThisDay - 11 April - in AD 217 Marcus Opellius Macrinus was proclaimed emperor following Caracalla' assassination. His reign would be brief, around 14 months, with Antioch as his centre of power. 🏺

Image: RIC IV Macrinus 18; Münzkabinett Wien (RÖ 36934). Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....
Obverse of a Roman aureus: Bust of Macrinus, laureate, long bearded, draped, cuirassed, right. Reverse of a Roman aureus: Annona, draped, seated left, holding two corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at feet, modius and corn-ears.
April 11, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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cornucopias or cornucopiae?
March 26, 2026 at 1:45 PM
jshellyer.bsky.social
cornucopias or cornucopiae?
March 26, 2026 at 1:44 PM
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I was thinking about scorpions in ancient iconography this morning and this reminded me of the coins where the Roman personification of Africa 'offers' a scorpion. I so want to cross read the image as proclaiming "settler-colonists beware! Hands off our stuff."
BM coin Gold coin. (whole) Head of Hadrian, bare, left. (obverse) Africa, with elephant-skin head-dress, reclining left, leaning on a rest, holding scorpion in right hand and cornucopiae in left: in front of her, left, basket of fruits. (reverse)
March 17, 2026 at 11:19 AM
doccrom.bsky.social
#FrescoFriday - A painted ceiling panel discovered in February 1772 in the bath complex at the Villa of Diomedes, Pompeii (HGW24). A wryly-grinning Medusa head set within a border dominated by four cornucopiae. #Pompeii #Artchaeology 🏺

Image: National Archaeological Museum, Naples (9973)
February 27, 2026 at 9:52 AM
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#OnThisDay - 20 February - in AD 116 Trajan despatched "laureatae missae" ('laurelled letters') back to the Senate, denoting his claim of victory for his campaign against Parthia. #AncientHistory 🏺

Image: RIC II Trajan 373; British Museum (1867,0101.662). Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....
Obverse of a Roman aureus: Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right. Reverse of a Roman aureus: Senator standing right, left, holding sceptre and sacrificing over altar, facing Genius, standing left, right, holding cornucopiae.
February 20, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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#OnThisDay - or rather BY this day, 11 February - in AD 55 Tiberius Claudius Caesar Britannicus, the son of Emperor Claudius, was dead - allegedly through Nero poisoning him. 🏺

Image: Silver drachm of Caesarea in Cappadocia; British Museum (1893,0804.3). Link - www.britishmuseum.org/collection/o...
Obverse of a silver coin: Draped bust of Messalina, right, hair in plait. Reverse of a silver coin: The three children of Claudius: Octavia and Britannicus hold hands, Antonia holds cornucopiae.
February 11, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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📷 Buste d'Ambrogio Calepino à Bergame.
« Ambrogio Calepio, dit 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘰 (Ambroise Calepin en français) est un savant et religieux augustin italien (1435 - 1510 ou 1511) dont le dict. lat. 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘶𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢𝘦 connut une très large diffusion. » 📚
On lui doit nos petits...𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘴.
Buste d'Ambrogio Calepino à la Biblioteca Angelo Mai de Bergame. dict. lat. Cornucopiae de Calpino
February 1, 2026 at 8:21 AM
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#OnThisDay - 27 January - in AD 98 Marcus Ulpius Traianus (Trajan) succeeded Nerva as Roman Emperor. His reign was marked by extensive military campaigning; he also adopted the title 'Optimus' - 'The Best'! #History 🏺

Image: RIC II Trajan 372; BnF (IMP-3401). Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....
Obverse of a Roman aureus: Bust of Trajan, laureate, right. Reverse of a Roman aureus: Senator standing right, left, holding sceptre and sacrificing over altar, facing Genius, standing left, right, holding cornucopiae.
January 27, 2026 at 9:29 AM
doccrom.bsky.social
#OnThisDay - 16 January - in AD 10 the new Temple of Concord, symbolising harmony among the imperial family, was dedicated at Rome in the names of Tiberius and Drusus (Dio 56.25). #AncientHistory 🏺

Image: RIC Tiberius 67; BnF (IMP-5737). Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....
Obverse of a Roman sestertius: Hexastyle temple with flanking wings; Concordia seated inside, holding patera and cornucopiae; Hercules and Mercury stand on podia; Jupiter, Juno, Minerva, Victories and other figures above pediment.
January 16, 2026 at 8:16 AM
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SUR-501253 COIN ROMAN
A copper alloy Roman radiate of Tetricus I dating to AD 271-274 (Reece period 13). HIL[ARITAS] AVGG reverse depicting Hilaritas standing left holding palm and cornucopiae. Mint I/Trier. As Normanby no. 1489.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:16 AM
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Bowl with the Arms of Pope Julius II and the Manzoli of Bologna surrounded by putti, cornucopiae, satyrs, dolphins, birds, etc. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/459197
Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
December 7, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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NARC-8713D2 COIN ROMAN
A complete silver denarius of Nero dating to the period AD 64-65. Reece period 3. AVGVSTVS AVGVSTA reverse type depicting Nero, radiate, togate, standing left, holding patera and long sceptre: beside him on right stands Empress, holding patera and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. Diameter: 18.91mm, Weight: 2.8gRIC Vol I, No 45.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:49 PM