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09/14/2026

ROMAN: LICINIUS I (Struck 313-314 AD) AE 24.2mm 3.79gm follis. Londinium Mint
Obv: IMP LICINIVS P F AVG, laureate, cuirassed bust right.
Rev: GENIO POP ROM, Genius standing left, modius on head, loins draped, holding patera & cornucopia, star in right field, PLN in exergue.
Ref: RIC VI 209c (London), Cohen 49
Between 313 and 314 AD, the Roman Empire experienced massive geopolitical shifts, particularly through the fragile alliance and eventual rivalry between Licinius I (Eastern Emperor) and Constantine I (Western Emperor).
The Edict of Milan (313 AD): Licinius and Constantine met in Mediolanum (Milan). Together, they issued the famous Edict of Milan, granting complete religious toleration to Christians and restoring confiscated Church property.
Consolidation of the East (313 AD): Licinius married Constantine's half-sister, Constantia, to secure their alliance. Shortly after, Licinius decisively crushed his rival Maximinus Daia at the Battle of Tzirallum, making Licinius the sole ruler of the Eastern Empire.
The London Connection (313–314 AD): While Licinius ruled the East from Nicomedia, the London Mint (Londinium, marked as PLN) actively struck bronze follis coins bearing his portrait. This massive co-minting under Constantine's Western jurisdiction proves the two emperors maintained a cooperative political alliance during these specific years
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Licinius: My Life as a Roman Emperor
(YouTube: History) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0LJnWVsOTg&t=18s

09/12/2026

Saitta, Lydia, semi-autonomous. AD 193-268. AE 14.7mm 1.56 gm Extremely Rare (R3) VF
Obv: Bearded head of Herakles right (club behind head)
Rev: CAITTHNΩN (HNΩN retrograde), lion walking right. (engraved backward on the coin die)
Ref: Unpublished (var of SNG Cop 401; Mionnet IV, 605; Paris 1038-1039, all with club behind head). Gitbud & Naumann 0677; GRPC Lydia 32.
Between AD 193 and 268, the ancient region of Lydia (located in western Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey) operated as a crucial territory within the Roman Empire. This specific timeline corresponds to a volatile era of Roman history, spanning from the Severan dynasty to the peak of the Crisis of the Third Century.
Imperial Favor & Visits: At the start of this period, Lydia’s cities issued distinct provincial coins under Septimius Severus (AD 193–211). In AD 215, Roman Emperor Caracalla personally visited Lydia, showcasing the region's geopolitical significance.
Cultural & Religious Identity: Lydian urban centers like Sardis and Saitta flourished as hubs where local traditions blended with Greco-Roman culture. Cities maintained religious devotion to indigenous deities, such as the moon-god Men, and early Christianity began its rapid expansion across the province.
The Crisis Era: By AD 235, the Empire plunged into a severe crisis marked by civil wars, economic collapse, and barbarian invasions. While Lydia was largely spared from direct battlefield devastation, it bore heavy economic strain, hyperinflation, and political instability until Emperor Gallienus was assassinated in AD 268
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09/12/2026

PERSIA, GHAZNAVID, Mahmoud. 389-421 AH/ 999–1030 AD. AR 19mm 2.56gm Dirhem, Slight Toned, Ch EF
Obv: phrase "Adl" (Justice) on the top, followed by Shahadah and Abbasid Khalif "al-Qadir be amr-Allah" followed by phrase "Yamini" (title of Sultan Mahmoud)
Rev: Shahadah for Prophet Mohammad, followed by "Amir-al-Mo'menin Mahmoud", date and mint off the flan
Ref: Album #1611, Tye #85

During the Islamic calendar years of 389–421 AH (999–1030 AD), Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni ruled and drastically expanded the Ghaznavid Empire. Inheriting a modest kingdom based in Ghazni (modern Afghanistan), Mahmud took advantage of the crumbling Persian Samanid dynasty to assert his absolute independence.
Through continuous military campaigns, he forged the most powerful Islamic empire since the Abbasid heyday. His expansion moved in two primary directions:
Westward into Persia: Mahmud pushed his borders deep into Iran, conquering regions like Khorasan, Ray, and Isfahan. He often used anti-Shi'ite rhetoric to depose local Persian dynasties like the Buyids.
Eastward into India: Beginning in 1001 AD, Mahmud launched numerous plunderous expeditions into northern India. He captured the Punjab and established Lahore as a major administrative hub.
By his death in 1030 AD, Mahmud had united a vast territory stretching from northwestern Persia to the Indus Valley. His reign laid the groundwork for deep Islamic political influence in South Asia and established a highly Persianized court culture famous for patronizing monumental art and literature
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Mahmud of Ghazni’s 17 Invasions of India: The Rise & Fall of the Ghaznavid Empire | Full Documentary

(YouTube: History) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpPgkl1KFhw

09/12/2026

Justin II & Sophia 565 - 578 AD (Struck 570/571 AD) AE 25.2mm 6.52gm half follis. Nicomedia
Obv: Justin enthroned on left and Sophia on right, Justin holds globus cruciger and Sophia holds cruciform scepter.
Rev: Large K, ANNO on left, cross above, (5) ς and NI in exergue.
Ref: SB 370

During 570–571 AD, the Byzantine Empire faced heavy strain under Emperor Justin II and Empress Sophia. Determined to project absolute strength, Justin II broke from his predecessor Justinian I’s diplomacy by completely halting peace subsidies to neighboring powers.
This hardline stance caused severe border instability:
The Avar Conflict: In the Balkans, Justin's armies struggled heavily against the invading Avars. Desperate to secure the northern frontier, the empire was forced to negotiate a peace treaty and agree to a humiliating annual tribute around 571 AD.
The Persian Escalation: In 571 AD, the Byzantine-governed sector of Armenia revolted against the Sasanian Persian Empire and sought Roman protection. Justin II welcomed this alliance, setting the stage for a catastrophic renewed war with Persia by the following year.
Domestic and Religious Shifts: In March 571, Justin shifted from religious tolerance to an aggressive campaign against anti-Chalcedonians, sparking intense internal division across Egypt and Syria
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Episode 33 - The Madness of Justin II
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09/12/2026

Constantius II (Struck 351–355 AD) AE 15.5mm 2.82gm follis of Alexandria.
Obv: DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, soldier standing left, right knee raised, spearing a fallen horseman who is wearing a Phrygian helmet, and is slumped forwards, clutching the horse's neck. M in left field, mintmark ALEB.
Ref: RIC Volume VIII Alexandria 84, LRBC 2845, Cohen 48
Between 351 and 355 AD, Constantius II secured total control over the Roman Empire through civil war and family purges.
The Civil War: Constantius fought the usurper Magnentius, winning a bloody victory at the Battle of Mursa Major in 351 and another at Mons Seleucus in 353. Magnentius committed su***de in August 353, leaving Constantius as the sole ruler.
The Rise & Fall of Gallus: In 351, Constantius appointed his cousin Constantius Gallus as Caesar to govern the East. However, Gallus's violent and tyrannical rule forced Constantius to recall and execute him in 354.
Appointment of Julian: In 355, Constantius promoted Gallus's half-brother, Julian, to Caesar, sending him to defend the western provinces in Gaul.
Religious Shifts: Having achieved absolute power, Constantius aggressively promoted A***n Christianity. He targeted traditional Roman religion by ordering the closure of pagan temples and banning public sacrifices.
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Constantius II's Roman Revolution
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09/11/2026

ROMAN: AELIUS CAESAR 136-138 AD, AR 17mm, 2.6g Denarius, Rome mint, Scarce
Obv: L AELIVS CAESAR, bare head right.
Rev: T R POT COS II, Concord seated left, holding patera & leaning on cornucopia, CONCORD in exergue.
Ref: RIC II 436, RCV 3969
In 137 AD, the Roman Empire was dominated by the succession plans of an aging and ailing Emperor Hadrian.
Consulship and Power: Having been adopted by Hadrian the previous year, Lucius Aelius Caesar served as Roman consul for the second time in 137 AD. This official position, combined with his title of Caesar, signaled his status as the primary heir to the imperial throne.
Military Command: To cement his legitimacy and build administrative experience, Hadrian granted Aelius near-imperial authority and placed him in command of the powerful Danube legions.
Imperial Coinage: The Roman mints issued extensive imperial coinage featuring Aelius's portrait to familiarize the public and the military with the face of their future ruler.
Declining Health: Despite his rising political authority, Aelius suffered from severe illness (often reported as tuberculosis) throughout 137 AD. He remained in poor health for most of the year, ultimately dying of a sudden hemorrhage on January 1, 138 AD, just a day before he was scheduled to deliver a speech to the Senate.
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The Hidden Power of the ROMAN EMPIRE: Lucius Aelius Sejanus
(YouTube: History) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK4XMpAqfog

09/11/2026

ROMAN: Maximinus Thrax, 235-238 AD (Struck 235 and 236 AD) AR 21.7mm, 2.61g. Denarius, Rome Mint, Toned
Obv: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG Laureate, draped head right.
Rev: VICTORIA AVG Victory, winged, draped advancing right, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm in left hand.
Ref: RIC 16, RSC 99
In March 235 AD, the assassination of Emperor Severus Alexander by his own troops near Mainz marked the beginning of the Crisis of the Third Century. The army immediately propelled Maximinus Thrax, a low-born, physically massive general from Thrace, to the imperial throne as Rome’s first "barracks emperor". Though the Senate deeply resented his non-noble background, they reluctantly confirmed his title. Maximinus spent his entire reign on the front lines without ever stepping foot inside Rome.
Rhine Campaigns: In 235 AD, Maximinus immediately launched deep military incursions across the Rhine, defeating the Alamanni Germanic tribes at the brutal Battle of Harzhorn.
Coup Attempts: He swiftly crushed early internal revolts, including a plot by the ex-consul Magnus.
Danube Shift: By 236 AD, after securing a consulship, he moved his winter headquarters to Pannonia. From there, he waged aggressive, successful campaigns against the Sarmatians and Dacians along the Danube.
Economic Strain: To sustain his non-stop warfare and guarantee the army's absolute loyalty, Maximinus drained the state treasury and heavily taxed the Roman aristocracy. This systemic extortion alienated the senatorial elite, setting the stage for his eventual downfall in 238 AD
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From Common Soldier to Emperor – How Did He Pull This Off? The Story of Maximinus Thrax
(YouTube: History) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVFgJsCkuLo

09/11/2026

UMAYYAD, Sulayman ibn Abdul Malak, (Struck year 96 AH 715-717 AD) AR 26mm 2.70gm Dirhem, Ardashir Khurrah mint. Ch EF. Rare mint.
Obv: Standard Umayyad Shahadah at the center with marginal stating mint and year.
Rev: "Umayyad Symbol" (Quran 112) in four lines across field; "Second Symbol" (Quran 9.33) around; five annulets.
Ref: Album 131

During his brief reign from 715 to 717 AD, the seventh Umayyad caliph, Sulayman ibn Abdul Malik, oversaw a pivotal period of military ambition and internal political restructuring.
The Siege of Constantinople (717 AD): Sulayman’s defining policy was an all-out effort to conquer the Byzantine capital. He mobilized massive land and naval forces, placing his brother Maslama ibn Abd al-Malik in command. The multi-year siege ultimately failed, severely straining the Caliphate's finances and resources.
Political Purges: Unlike his brother and predecessor, al-Walid I, Sulayman targeted top generals and governors associated with the previous faction. He dismissed and arrested key expansionist leaders, including Musa ibn Nusayr (the conqueror of Spain) and families of al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf.
Unusual Succession: In 717 AD, while stationed at Dabiq to oversee the Byzantine campaigns, Sulayman fell terminally ill. Breaking with traditional dynastic customs, he bypassed his immediate brothers and named his pious first cousin, Umar II, as his successor.
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09/11/2026

ABBASID CALIPHS, al- Amin, AD 809-813/AH 193-198 (Struck year AH 194 AH/809–810 AD) AR 21mm 2.94gm Dirhem, Madinat al-Salam (Baghdad) mint, Ch EF. Toned.
Ref: Album 221.1, ICV 387
During the 809–810 AD period, the Abbasid Caliphate transitioned into a catastrophic succession crisis. Following the death of Caliph Harun al-Rashid in 809, his son Al-Amin took the throne in Baghdad. His half-brother, Al-Ma'mun, became governor of the eastern region of Khorasan.
This power-sharing arrangement quickly deteriorated due to court factions and personal distrust. In 810 AD, Al-Amin broke his father's treaty by declaring his own infant son as his direct heir, attempting to strip Al-Ma'mun of his succession rights.
This direct political provocation immediately split the empire. Al-Amin's advisors urged aggressive centralized rule, while Al-Ma'mun consolidated local support in the east. By the end of 810 AD, the diplomatic breakdown was complete, setting the stage for the destructive Fourth Fitna (the Great Abbasid Civil War) that officially erupted into open warfare the following year.
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The Great Abbasid Civil War | Al-Amin and Al-Mamun | 809CE - 819CE | Abbasid Caliphate #04
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09/10/2026

Roman Empire Triarchy 337 AD

CONSTANTIUS II (Struck 327–328 AD) AE silvered 19.2mm, 3.0gm Follis. Struck Cyzicus. (Almost 100% silvered toned)
Obv: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust left.
Rev: PROVIDENTIA CAESS, city gates of Cyzicus surmounted by two turrets, star above, dot in left field, SMKB in exergue.
Ref: RIC VII Cyzicus 38, LRBC Part I 1184
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CONSTANTIUS II (Struck 327–328 AD) AE silvered 19.2mm, 3.0gm Follis. Struck Cyzicus. (Almost 100% silvered toned)
Obv: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust left.
Rev: PROVIDENTIA CAESS, city gates of Cyzicus surmounted by two turrets, star above, dot in left field, SMKB in exergue.
Ref: RIC VII Cyzicus 38, LRBC Part I 1184
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ROMAN: Constans. 348-350 AD. Æ Centenionalis (4.40 gm; 22 mm). Lyon mint. Struck on a full flan. Choice EF Scarce, Original find patina
Obv: D N CONSTANS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, A behind head.
Rev. FEL TEMP REPARATIO, emperor standing left on galley, holding Victory on globe and standard, Victory sitting at the stern, steering the ship.
Ref: RIC VIII 72
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