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Obv: Diademed bust of Constans, left.
D.N. CONSTANS P.F. AVG.
Rev: Soldier with spear, leading prisoner, tree behind.
FEL. TEMP. REPARATIO SMNA

Obv: Bust of Philip II, cuirassed, right.
M. IVL. PHILIPPVS CAES.
Rev: Dacia holding sword and standard with eagle and lion.
PROVINCIA DACIA. AN. I

Obverse: Otho, bareheaded, draped.
IMP OTHO CAESAR AVG TRI POT

Reverse: Emperor clasps hands with one of three legionaries carrying standards; trophy.
SECURITAS P R
SC in exergue

An imitation Otho  sestertius . Purported date AD 69 but…

Tear shaped alabastron with lion decoration in black.

Obv.: Athena head, coiled snake on Corinthian helmet with flowering crests.
Rev. : Nike (Victory) standing, wreath in right hand, stylis in left hand; mint symbols.

Significance:
The types of Athena and Nike would have appealed to Greeks…

A Roman sandstone altar dedicated to Jupiter Optimus Maximus (Best and Greatest) by one Valerius Maximus. On the top of the altar is a depression for a sacred fire. The front is inscribed with the dedication:

I O M
SACRVM
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The altar 'spontaneously' lights up when a knodax draws open a moving plate. This exposes the kindling on top of a grille to the flame of the lamp below.

A one-piece amphora with a lip which is squarish in profile and slightly flaring. There is a smooth curve from the neck to the rounded belly and again as the vase narrows towards the base. The foot is an inverted echinus shape. The symmetrically…