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CLASSICAL COINS

PUBLIC AUCTION SALE May 3, 1990

New York City

CLASSICAL NUMISMATIC AUCTIONS, LTD. QUARRYVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA

A Public and Mail Bid Auction Sale of

CLASSICAL COINS Featuring

Ancient Greek (Gold & Silver)

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Thursday May 3,1990

10:00 AM

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Populon ia . Circa 350-265 BC. 20 Asses. (8.36 gms.). Facing Gorgoneion, X:X below. Vague markings. SNG Cop. I-1. Good toned VF, die-break across forehead. (400)

P o p u l o n i a . Circa 211-200 BC. 20 Asses. (7.48 gms.) . Gorgoneion with protruding tongue, wearing diadem and jewels in hair. Reverse is blank. I. Vecchi - "The Coinage of the Rasna Π" - (to be published in SNR 69, 1990) pl.2, 6. Toned good VF, extremely rare, possibly only seven examples known.

(5000)

CELTIC ENGLAND 1. Tr inovantes . A d d e d o m a r o s . Second Coinage. 37-33 BC.

AV Quarter Stater. (1.26 gms.). Flower patlern. Celticized horse right, ring under tail, pellet-in-ring motif under horse. Van Arsdell 1623-1 (Extremely Rare). Good VF. (1000)

2 . T r i n o v a n t e s . C u n o b e l i n e . 10-20 AD. AV Stater. (5.39 5 . gms.). c. 20-43 AD. Expansion period (Cunobeline Plastic type). Corn-ear without central stalk, CA ־ MV to either side. Celticized horse right, branch above; pellet above horse, under tail and above head; pellet in ring below horse and CVNO. Van Arsdell 2010-1 (Very rare). Good VF. (1750)

C A L A B R I A 6. Tarentum. Circa 380-334 BC. Diobol. (1.05 gms.). Helmeted

head of Athena right, helmet ornamented with Skylla hurling stone. Herakles wrestling the Nemean lion. Vlasto 1321. Toned superb EF, a very attractive coin. (400)

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ETRURIA 3. Populonia. Circa 350-265 BC. 20 Asses. (8.35 gms.). Facing

Gorgoneion, X:X below. Vague tracing of a figure resembling a cuttle-fish. SNG ANS 1-77, SNG Cop. 1-1. Good VF, unusual with a reverse type. (1000)

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7. Tarentum. Period of the Pyrrhic Hegemony. Circa 281-272 BC. Didrachm. (6.62 gms.). Naked youth on horseback left and crowning horse with right hand, Τ (on side) I in upper right field; below horse, ΙΩΠΥ and squatting Silenos who holds a cornucopiae with left hand and patera in right. Taras astride dolphin to left, he holds a distaff in left hand and Nike in his right, Nike is crowning him; behind Taras, XP monogram; below, ΤΑΡΑΣ. Vlasto 770. Superb EF. (900)

11 . T h u r i u m . Circa 330 BC. Distater. (13.73 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right, helmet adorned with Scylla about to hurl stone. ΘΥΡΙΩΝ /ΣΙΜ, bull butting right, torch in exergue. Noe-L4 (same dies). Near EF, well-centered for issue. (5000)

L U C A N I A 8. Metapontum. Circa 6th-Early 5th Centuries BC. Sixth Stater.

(1.21 gms.). Six-grained ear of barley, raised border of dots between two lines, anepigraphic. Incuse ox head with horns curved downwards, raised dot at center of die. Noe 265, cf. SNG Cop. 1176. Nice VF, rare. (350)

S y b a r i s . Circa 560-510 BC. Stater (Nomos). (7.56 gms.). Bull left, head turned back over shoulder, VM below dotted exergual line; border of spoked dots. Mirror incuse of same design. SNG Cop. 1-1388, Kraay pi. 33, 572. EF, bright metal.

(3000)

S I C I L Y Akragas . Circa 490-483 BC. Didrachm. (8.87 gms.). ΑΚΡΑ, eagle standing left. Crab, small bird below, all in deep circular punch. SNG Cop. I-; Jenkins- Coinage of Gela, pl.37,11; BMC Sicily-28. Nice EF. (1000) Ex. Waddell Auction II, lot 58.

12. Metapontum. Circa 4th Century BC. Didrachm. (7.89 gms.). Head of Demeter left, wreathed with grain ears. META, grain ear and leaf; (Δ)Α and rake in fields. SNG Cop. 1-1223. Toned EF, excellent style. (1500)

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Selinus. Circa 510 BC. Stater. (8.96 gms.). Selinon leaf with panther's face worked into design. Incuse square divided into irregular segments. SNG ANS IV-666. Choice EF, few weak spots due to strike, rare and popular type. (1750)

Syracuse. Rule of the Tyrant Gelon. Circa 485-479 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.10 gms.). Slow quadriga driven right by male charioteer holding goad in right hand and reins with left, Nike flying right above and crowning horses. Diademed head of Artemis-Arethusa right, hair bound up, four dolphins around; before, I V R A K O Z I O N . Boehringer 163 (Obv. 72, Rev. 112) same dies. Nice VF, well-centered for issue, flan flaw in exergue on obverse. (600)

Syracuse. Rule of the Tyrant Gelon. C i rca 4 8 5 - 4 7 9 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.60 gms.). Charioteer driving quadriga right, Nike flying above. ZYRAKOZION, diademed head of Ar temis-Are thusa r ight , hair rol led up; four dolphins surrounding. SNG Cop. 1-620, Boehringer pi. 17,174 (same dies). EF, light scratch through hair of Artemis. (2750)

13. Leontini . Circa 425 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.20 gms). Laureate head of Apollo left, hair loose. LEONTINON, lion's head left, surrounded by three barley grains and laurel leaf. SNG ANS-257 (same dies). EF, small flan. Bold representation of Apollo.

(2000)

14. S e g e s t a . Circa 480-461 BC. Litra. (0.54 gms.). Head of Nymph facing. Σ Ε Γ Ε ΣΤΑ (retrograde), hound left, solar wheel above. SNG Cop. I-582var. VF, surfaces slightly rough. Rare. Apparently unpublished with inscription on sides of hound.

(225) A fine little example of an archaizing style Greek coin.

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15. Sel inus. Circa 520-500 BC. Didrachm. (8.94 gms.). Selinon leaf flanked by twin pellets, above and below. Incuse square divided into ten triangles, five filled and five sunken. SNG ANS-665. Superb EF, nearly as struck. (1500)


S y r a c u s e . A g a t h o k l e s . 317-289 BC. AV Tetrobol (60 Litrai). (4.25 gms.). c. 317-310 BC. Laureate head of Apollo left, Σ at neck. Σ Υ Ρ Α ΚΟΣ1ΩΝ, charioteer driving biga right, triskeles below horses, cf. SNG Cop. 1-745. Gulbenkian-

(3000)

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327(same dies). Choice EF.

2 2 . Syracuse . A g a t h o k l e s . 317-289 BC. Didrachm of eight litrai. (6.75 gms.) . c. 304-289 BC. Head of Athena in Corinthian helmet right, indistinct symbol behind. Pegasos flying left, eight-rayed star above. SNG München 6-1261, Jameson-868. Toned VF+, thin flan crack. (300) 19. S y r a c u s e . Circa 395-385 BC. Dekadrachm. (41.99 gms.).

Euainetos type. Charioteer driving quadriga left, Nike flying above to right crowning him; cuirass, greaves, and helmet in exergue. ΣΥΡΑΚ(ΟΣΙΩΝ) , head of Artemis-Arethusa left, hair wreathed in grain leaves; scallop shell behind; all surrounded by dolphins. Boston MFA-427. Good VF/EF, lightly encrusted obverse . (12 ,500)

Syracuse. Hieron I I . 275-215 BC. 16 Litrai. (13.36 gms.). Veiled head of Philistis left; behind, thrysos? ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣ(ΑΣ), Nike driving quadriga right; Φ I above, trident below; in exergue, Φ Ι Λ Ι Σ Τ Ι Δ Ο Σ . cf.SNG Cop. 1-824. Nice EF. Rare. Symbols not found in any of the major collections. (1500) Ex. NFA Auction XII, lot 29; Waddell Auction II, lot 84.

2 0 . Syracuse. Time of Timoleon. 344-317 BC. Stater of ten litrai. (8.36 gms.). Pegasus flying left. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ, head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet. BMC Corinth-98, 2; SNG Lloyd-1442; cf. Ravel-1130. VF/EF, choice old cabinet toning, fine style. (500) The types reveal the importance of the Corinthian stater as an international trade coin in the fourth century BC. Syracuse struck this piece for trade with the eastern Greek world.


24. Syracuse. Hieron II. 275-215 BC. Five Litrai. (4.48 gms.). Diademed and veiled head of Philistis left, wreath behind. Β Α Σ Ι Λ Ι Σ Σ Α Σ , Nike driving biga right, Φ in right field; in exergue, ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ. SNG Cop. 1-828. Toned VF, nice style.

(875)

2 7 . S icu lo-Punic . Circa 305-295 BC. Tet radrachm. (16.78 gms.). Head of Herakles-Melkart in lion's skin right. Horse's head facing left, palm tree behind; below horse, Punic legend 'mhmhnt' (off flan). SNG Cop. 1-984; Jenkins, Coins of Punic Sicily -part 4, 298 (same obverse die). Toned EF. (1500)

S i c u l o - P u n i c . Circa 3rd Century BC. Hemidrachm. (1.67 gms.). Head of Tanit left, wearing wreath of grain leaves. Horse standing right. SNG Cop. 1-1004. Darkly toned EF. (525)

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25 . Syracuse. Fifth Republic . 215-212 BC. 12 Litrai. (10.17 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right, helmet decorated with griffin, aegis with snakes at neck. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ, Artemis, the huntress, standing facing left, back to viewer, shooting bow; hunting dog bounding left; Υ Α / Σ Λ in left field, cf. SNG Cop. 1-879, BMC Sicily page 223, 652. Lightly toned EF, some light scratches on both sides. (1000)

Uncerta in? Circa 350-306 BC. Drachm. (2.75 gms.). Pegasus flying left, wing slightly curved; koppa below. Head of Persephone-Tanit(?) left, A in front. SNG Lockett III pt. IV-2118(C0rinth) , SNG Delepierre-1912(C0rinth) . cf. SNG Ashmolean 2133-2135 for other drachms attributed to Sicily. Good VF. Rare? (400) The reverse head would seem to point to a Sicilian or Siculo-Punic origin, and one Syracusan stater, SNG Lloyd-1441, does carry the koppa mark of Corinth. Further research is indicated.

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26 . S i c u l o - P u n i c . Circa 320 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.96 gms.). Head of Persephone-Tanit left, hair wreathed in grain ears. Galloping horse right, palm tree behind. Jenkins, Coins of Punic Sicily -123 (same reverse die). EF, attractive style! Rare!

(7000)


3 1 . Acanthus . Ciica 424-400 BC. Tetrobol. (2.38 gms.). Forepart of bull left, head reverted; above, A. Quadripartite incuse square. SNG ANS 48, SNG Cop. 16. Good VF. (350)

3 4 . Philip Π. 359-336 BC. Tetradrachm. (14.36 gms.). Pella. Laureate head of Zeus right. Φ Ι Λ Ι Π Π Ο Υ , nude youth on horseback right, holding palm; thunderbolt beneath, Ν in exergue. SNG Cop. 11-549, LeRider pi.11, 267(same dies). Toned near EF, high relief and of finest style. (3250)

M A C E D O N , Kings of. 3 3 . Perdiccas II. 454-413 BC. Tetrobol. (2.09 gms.). Light

weight standard. Horse standing right with left foreleg raised. Crested Corinthian helmet in incuse square with linear border. SNG Ashmolean 2424, Raymond Group IV, cf. 135. Nice VF.

(300)

M A C E D O N 3 0 . Acanthus . Circa 424-400 BC. Tetrobol. (2.49 gms.). Forepart

of bull left, head reverted; above, Γ and swastika. Quadripartite incuse square. SNG ANS 42, SNG Cop. 19. Toned near EF.

(400)

Philip II. 359-336 BC. Tetrobol. (2.56 gms.). Amphipolis. Laureate head of youth right. Φ Ι Λ Ι Π Π Ο Υ , nude youth on horseback right, ear of grain below. Le Rider pi. 46, 22; SNG Cop.II-579. Toned EF. Rare. (500)

32 . S e r m y l i a . Circa 490-480 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.70 gms.). Σ Ε Ρ Μ Υ Λ Ι Α Ο - Ν , horseman galloping right, spear raised to thrust. Incuse square of swastika form, cross of five dots in center. Traité I 1668 = Coll. de Hirsh 987 = AMNG PI. 21, 5 (same dies). Lightly toned VF+, surfaces lightly porous, very rare. (15,000) Ex: Auktion Hess-Leu 45, 1970, lot 127.

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Alexander III. 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.17 gms.). Damascus. Head of Alexander as Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Zeus seated left, holding eagle and sceptre; forepart of ram left, Δ A below throne. Müller-1338. Darkly toned EF, high relief and very attractive. Scarcer mint. (750)

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37 . Alexander III. 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.09 gms.). Lifetime Issue circa 326-324 BC. Babylon mint. Head of Alexander as Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle in extended right hand and vertical sceptre with left; below throne, upright trident head; in left field, thunderbolt and M. SNG Cop. 827, Müller-. Superb EF. A magnificent example for this popular type! (2000)

38 . Alexander III. 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.26 gms.). Amphipolis. Head of Alexander as Herakles in lion's skin right. Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and sceptre; A and torch to left, monogram below. Müller-37, SNG Oxford V pt. 3-2630. Superb EF, light toning; exceptional reverse. (600)

36 . A l e x a n d e r III . 336-323 BC. AV Stater. (8.56 gms.) . Lampsacus. c. 325 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right, helmet ornamented with serpent. Nike standing facing left, holding wreath and stylis; to left, double-headed horse protome and monogram; behind, ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ. SNG Berry-145, Müller-394. Choice EF, well-centered and lovely style. (3750)

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4 3 . A lexander III. 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.61 gms.). Posthumous issue of Mylasa (?) circa 190-160 BC. Head of Alexander as Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle in extended right hand and vertical sceptre with left; to left, ornamented trident head left and M. Müller 1141. VF, few light scratches in fields. (350) 4 0 . A lexander III. 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.57 gms.).

Posthumous issue of Temnos circa 190-160 BC. Head of Alexander as Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle in extended right hand and vertical sceptre with left; in left field, ΠΑ monogram and Ε above amphora surrounded by a vine-branch. SNG Cop. 742, SNG Ashmolean 2721. VF. (350)

4 4 . A l e x a n d e r I I I . 336-323 BC. Drachm. (4.25 gms.) . Kolophon. Head of Alexander as Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and sceptre; eight-pointed star to left, spear-head to right. SNG Oxford V pt. 3-2730, Müller-317. Lightly toned EF. (250)

Philip III. 323-316 BC. Drachm. (4.29 gms.) . Babylon. Head of Herakles r ight, wearing lion's skin headdress. Φ Ι Λ Ι Π Π Ο Υ , Zeus seated left, holding eagle and long sceptre; monogram to left. Müller-135, SNG Cop. 11-1088. Choice lusterous EF, well-centered. (350)

4 2 . Alexander III. 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.25 gms.). Posthumous issue of Alabanda circa 190-160 BC. Head of Alexander as Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress; circular countermark: turreted head of Tyche. Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and sceptre; pegasus to left, monogram with caduceus be low. SNG Oxford V pt .3-2817. Coin and countermark VF, slight crack in center of planchet. (275)

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4 1 . Alexander III. 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.83 gms.). Pos thumous issue of Chios circa 190-160 BC. Head of Alexander as Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle in extended right hand and vertical sceptre with left; to left, female sphinx seated left on amphora; below, ΑΣΚΛΗΠΙΑΔΗΣ. Robert Bauslaugh - "The Posthumous Alexander Coinage of Chios" (ANS MN 24, 1979) - Series 61, #71-178. VF. (350) 4 5 . Alexander III. 336-323 BC. Drachm. (4.28 gms.). Sardis.

Head of Alexander as Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and sceptre; NK monogram and torch in left field, cf. SNG Oxford V, pt.3-2828. Toned EF, nice style. (250)


C O R C Y R A 5 1 . Circa 6th Century BC. Stater. (11.67 gms.). Cow standing right

suckling calf. Two incuse punches with stellate pattern, one centered on square and other on rhombus. SG-1767, BMC Thessaly page 115, 1. Near VF/VF+. Nice Archaic stater.

(800)

T H E S S A L Y 5 2 . Larissa. Circa 460-400 BC. Drachm. (5.94 gms.). Nude youth

restraining bull left, petasos flying off behind him and cape billowing . ΛΑΡ1/ΣΑΙΑ, horse prancing right. SNG Cop. Ill-108. VF+, good style, reverse somewhat double-struck. (500)

THRACE, Kings of. 4 9 . L y s i m a c h u s . 323-281 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.91 gms.). c.

before 235 BC. Calchedon. Deified head of Alexander the Great right, wearing horn of Ammon and diadem. Athena Nikephoros seated left, holding Nike in extended right hand and leaning left elbow on shield, spiral on throne, Nike crowns the name of ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ; to far left, thyrsos; inner left, ΦΛ monogram. H. Seyrig - "Monnaies Hellénist iques De Byzance Et De Calcédoine" (Essays Robinson, 1967) -, Müller 362. Superb EF, a beautiful rendition of Deified Alexander. (2500) Seyrig attributes this issue to Calchedon based on the moneyer's monogram and the spiral on the throne. See Cover!

PAEONIA, Kings of. 4 7 . Patraos. 340-315 BC. Tetradrachm. (12.60 gms.). Laureate

head of Apollo right. ΠΑΤΡ(ΑΟΥ), armed horseman trampling fallen enemy; bucranium to left. SNG ANS 7-1030. Near EF.

(250)

E P E I R O S 50 . A m b r a k i a . Circa 404-360 BC. Stater. (8.47 gms.). Pegasus

with curled wing walking right, A between legs. Head of Athena wearing Corinthian helmet left; A above, swan to left; to right, naked male figure (Ambrax?) wearing pileus and seated on rocks. BMC Corinth page 108, 35; Ravel; Colts of Ambracia, ANS NNM-37,135. Toned good VF. Rare. (2500) c f . Schweizerische Kreditanstalt, Münzenliste 52, 295. (6000 SF).

T H R A C E 4 8 . B y z a n t i u m . Circa 357-340 BC. Hemidrachm. (1.78 gms.).

Forepart of cow on dolphin left; monogram below raised hoof. Ornamented trident. SNG Cop. II-484var. (monogram). Nice VF+. (100)


T h e s s a l i a n L e a g u e . After 196 BC. Double Victoriatus. (6.35 gms.). Ι Τ Α Λ Ο Σ , laureate head of Zeus right. Θ Ε Σ Σ Α ΑΩΝ, Athena Itonia advancing right with spear and shield; magis t ra tes Ι Τ Α Λ Ο Σ and Δ Ι Ο Κ Λ Η Σ . SNG Cop. ΠΙ-279, McClean-4802 (obverse die). VF+, attractive dark toning.

(350)

A K A R N A N I A 5 7 . A r g o s A m p h i l o c h i c u m . Circa 4th Century BC. Stater.

(8.67 gms.). Pegasus flying left, A below. Helmeted head of Athena left; A Ρ at tip of neck, Δ I and shield behind. BMC Corinth page 123, 13. Iridescently toned good VF, excellent style, some verdigris. (375)

5 4 . Larissa. Circa 340-321 BC. Drachm. (6.04 gms.). Facing head of nymph Larissa, turned slightly to left. (ΛΑΡΙΣ) /ΑΙΩΝ, horse grazing right. SNG Cop. HI-121. Superb toned EF, small scratch on reverse. (900) A magnificent example of a Greek facing head, both as regards condition and style.

Aetolian League. Circa 279-168 BC. Quarter Stater. (2.39 gms.). Head of Aetolia right, wearing kausia. ΑΙΤΩΛΩΝ, boar at bay to right, EY monogram below; spear-head in exergue, cf. SNG Cop. m - 1 6 , BMC Thessaly etc. page 196, 21 (Both have two monograms.), Pozzi-1331. Iridescently toned near EF.

(300)

5 5 . Pharsalos. Circa 400-390 BC. Drachm. (6.08 gms.) Helmeted head of Athena right, sphinx on bowl of helmet; ΤΘ behind head. Φ A Ρ around Thessalian horseman riding right, holding whip in uplifted right hand; punch-marks (?) on rump of horse; in exergue, small T. Boston MFA-925. Choice EF, fine style with exceptional attention paid to details, i.e. sphinx. (3000)

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5 3 . La r i s sa . Circa 340 BC. Drachm. (6.03 gms.). Head of the nymph Larissa three-quarters facing left, hair bound by fillet. Mare walking right with foal beside her; above, ΣΑΙΩΝ; below, (ΛΑΡΙ). BMC 64. EF, better reverse type for series. (750)

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Athens . After 449 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.14 gms.). Head of Athena right, wearing crested helmet ornamented with three olive-leaves and floral scroll. Owl standing right, head facing, ΑΘΕ to right, olive-twig and crescent behind; all within incuse square, cf. SNG Cop. 33 for type. Superb EF. (2250)

Athens. After 449 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.09 gms.). Same types as previous, cf. SNG Cop. 33 for type. Toned VF+/EF, exceptional style owl on the reverse, banker's mark behind Athena's head. (1500)

Athens. After 449 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.14 gms.). Same types as previous, cf. SNG Cop ΠΙ-33 for type. Superb EF. (1250)

BOEOTIA 59. Thebes . Circa 379-338 BC. Stater. (12.05 gms.). Boeotian

shield. Amphora with small shield above; magistrate Ε Π Π Α (Epaminondas). BMC Central Greece page 82,138; SNG Cop. ΙΠ-329. Lightly toned good VF, well-centered for this issue.

(650)

E U B O I A 60. Histiaea. Circa 3rd Century BC. Tetrobol. (2.33 gms.). Head

of nymph Histiaea right, hair in sphendone. ( Ι Σ Ή ) ΑΙΕΩΝ, nymph Histiaea seated on prow of galley right. BMC Central Greece, page 128, 34ff.; SNG Cop. HI-517ff. Nice EF. (200)

A T T I C A Athens. Wappenmiinzen. Circa 530 BC. Drachm. (4.26 gms.). Wheel of four spokes. Irregular incuse square, divided diagonally into four rough triangles. Rosen-185, Svoronos pi. 1 I, 58. Toned EF, splendid high relief. Very Rare. (3750)

61.


6 9 . Corinth . Circa 4th Century BC. Stater. (8.53 gms.). Pegasus flying left. Helmeted head of Athena left, helmet decorated with laurel-wreath; behind, figure of Athena Promachus standing to right, A Ρ below at tip of Athena's neck. Ravel-1014, BMC Corinth-. Lightly toned good VF. (300)

w > A E G I N A 6 5 . Circa 480-457 BC. Hemiobol. (0.48 gms.). T-back turtle with

row of dots as dorsal spine. Incuse square with skew pattern. SNG Delepierre-1534. Darkly toned EF, rare with turtle fully on planchet. (350)

Corinth . Circa 4th Century BC. Stater. (8.46 gms.). Pegasus flying left. Helmeted head of Athena left, helmet decorated with laurel-wreath; behind, boar running left, A Ρ below. Ravel-1017, BMC Corinth page 26, 247. Lightly toned good VF.

(300)

7 0 .

66 . Circa 404-340 BC. Obol. (0.91 gms.). Tortoise with segmented shell, A I to either side. Incuse square with skew pattern, I Δ in two sections. B M C Attica, etc. page 142, 200; Pozzi-1641. Toned VF+, well-centered for issue! (500)

7 3 . Corinth. Circa 4th Century BC. Stater. (8.48 gms.). Pegasus flying left. Helmeted head of Athena left; I to left, cock standing left on club to right. Ravel-1032, BMC Corinth page 40, 351. Toned good VF. (300)

68 . Corinth . Circa 4th Century BC. Stater. (8.51 gms.). Pegasus flying left. Helmeted head of Athena left, helmet decorated with laurel-wreath; behind, chimera to left, A Ρ below at tip of Athena's neck. Ravel-1010, BMC Corinth page 26, 255. Iridescently toned VF/good VF. (300)

7 1 . Corinth . Circa 4th Century BC. Stater. (8.55 gms.). Pegasus flying left. Helmeted head of Athena left, helmet decorated with laurel-wreath with berries; plow behind head, (A) Ρ below at tip of Athena's neck. Ravel-1021, BMC Corinth page 26, 250. Near EF, lovely style. (400)

7 2 . Corinth . Circa 4th Century BC. Stater. (8.39 gms.). Pegasus flying left. Helmeted head of Athena left; I to left, flying Nike holding fillet to right. Ravel-1030, SNG Cop. III-110. Toned VF+, interesting symbol. (300)

CORINTHIA 67 . Corinth. Circa 4th Century BC. Stater. (8.49 gms.). Pegasus

flying left. Helmeted head of Athena left, helmet decorated with laurel-wreath; behind, eagle standing left with head turned back to right, A Ρ below at tip of Athena's neck. Ravel-1008, BMC Corinth page 26, 258. Toned good VF. (300)


S I C Y O N I A 7 5 . Sicyon. Circa 4th Century BC. Stater. (12.18 gms.). Chimera

advancing left; wreath above, ΣΕ below. Dove flying right in olive wreath; A to left . BMC Peloponnesus page 40, 52. Lusterous EF, slight doubling on reverse; magnificent style.

(3000)

PONTUS, Kings of. 78 . Mithradates VI. 120-63 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.75 gms.).

Year 213(84 BC.). Diademed head of Mithradates right. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΙΘΡΑΔΑΤΟΥ ΕΥΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ, stag left, drinking; star and crescent and monogram left, date and monogram right; all within wreath. cf .SNG van Aulock 1-8, Giessener Münzhandlung 46, lot 197(obverse die). Superb EF, light gray toning. (5000)

ACHAEAN LEAGUE 76 . Elis. Circa 196-146 BC. Hemidrachm. (2.02 gms.). Laureate

head of Zeus right. Monograms of Achaea, Elis, and two magistrates; all within wreath. SNG Cop. Ill- 312. Sharply struck EF, dark toning. (245)

TAURIC C H E R S O N E S E 7 7 . Chersonesus . Circa 120 BC. Drachm. (4.05 gms.). Head of

Artemis right, wearing turreted crown, bow and quiver behind. XEP, Stag standing right; ΑΠΟΛΛΩΝΙΔΑ in exergue. Anoklin-180, SNG Cop. Π-4. VF, porous surfaces. Extremely Rare.

(500) An unusual depiction of Artemis as patron of a city.

Corinth. Circa 315-310 BC. Drachm. (2.67 gms.). Pegasus flying left. Head of Aphrodite left, hair in saccos with loose braid on top; Δ I in fields. BMC Corinth, page 35, 322; SNG Cop. Ill-90 (same reverse die). Nice VF, fine style. (400)

7 4 .


8 1 . S inope . Circa 290-250 BC. Didrachm. (8.28 gms.). Head of Sinope left; countermark, radiate facing head of Helios, between rays, Σ Ι Ν Ω Π Ε Ω Ν . Poseidon seated left, holding dolphin (not visible), and trident; monogram to right; countermark, head of Poseidon left. BMC Pontus page 98, 34. SNG Cop. IV-299. Coin VF, countermark EF, dark toning. Rare. (1500)

7 9 . Mi thradates VI . 120-63 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.67 gms.). Pergamum. 86-85 BC. Diademed head of Mithradates right. Β Α Σ Ι Λ Ε Ω Σ ΜΙΘΡΑΔΑΤΟΥ ΕΥΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ, stag left, drinking; star and crescent left, Δ and monogram right; all within wreath. Pozzi-2098. EF, superb condition and style. Rare.

(5000) Mithradates held Pergamum for four years and issued this series there.

BITHYNIA, Kings of. 82 . N i k o m e d e s III. 128-94 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.63 gms.).

Struck 117 BC. Diademed head of Nikomedes II right. Zeus standing half-left, holding wreath in extended right hand and sceptre with left; in left field, eagle left on thunderbolt and uncertain monogram and Π Ρ (180 of the Bithynian era); to right, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ; to outer left, ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ/ΝΙΚΟΜΗΔΟΥ. cf. Waddington pg. 228, 40 for type. Toned EF. (900) Ex: ΝΕΑ IV (March 24-25, 1977), lot 243 @ $825.00.

P A P H L A G O N I A 80 . S i n o p e . Circa 360-320 BC. Drachm. (5.95 gms.). Head of

Sinope left; aplustre to left. Sea-eagle flying left, grasping back of dolphin, Α Γ Ρ Ε Ω beneath wing of eagle, Σ Ι Ν Ω below dolphin. BMC Pontus page 96,11; SNG Cop.IV-277. Nice VF, subdued toning. (200)


LYDIA, Kings of. 87 . Period of Croesus. Early 61h Century BC. EL Third. (4.71

gms.). Head of lion right, protuberence on brow with five spines. Double incuse punch. Rosen 653var., Weidauer 87. VF, banker's mark on edge. (1250)

IONIA, Islands off. 86. Chios . Circa 480-460 BC. Didrachm. (7.87 gms.). Sphynx

seated left, amphora placed before. Quadripartite incuse square. Baldwin, Electrum and Silver Coins of Chios -20, BMC Ionia page 328, 2. Darkly toned good VF, rare. (850)

EL

IONIA 83 . Uncerta in . Circa 675-650 BC. EL Third Stater. (4.70 gms.).

"Typeless" granulated surface. Two incuse punches, cf. Weidauer-4, Stacks 12/88, lot 2001. Nice VF for type. Extremely Rare! (3500) A fine example of the earliest Western coinage.

88 . Period of Croesus. Early 6th Century BC. EL Third. (4.70 gms.). Head of lion right, protuberence on brow with four spines. Double incuse punch. Rosen 653, Weidauer 89. Good VF. (1500)

85 . Teos. Circa 460 BC. Stater. (11.97 gms.). THION, Griffin with curled wings seated right, lion's head under raised forepaw. Quadripartite incuse square, with granulated quarters. Balcer-103. BMC Ionia-19. Superb EF, gold toning in recesses.

(3000) Ex: CNA V, lot 134.

84. Ephesus. Circa 134-128 BC. Cistophoric Tetradrachm. (12.52 gms.). Cista mystica with half-open lid from which a serpent emerges; all within an ivy-wreath. Two coiled serpents on either side of bow case containing strung bow (shown behind right hand serpent) and ornamented with aplustre; atop bow case, Artemis standing right drawing bow; to right, lighted torch; to left, ΝΕ/ΕΦΕ. Kleiner/Noe- unlisted, BMC 166. Lightly toned EF, scarce symbols. (400)

Period of Croesus. 6th Century BC. Siglos. (5.25 gms.). Foreparts of lion and bull confronted. Double incuse punch. Rosen 663. Toned good VF. (650)


C A R I A 9 4 . U n c e r t a i n m i n t . Circa 420 BC. Stater. (11.66 gms.) .

Winged female running left, head turned back, carrying kerykeion and wreath. Baetyl in incuse rectangle, inverted Δ and Γ in fields. SNG von Aulock Π-2350 (same dies). EF, worn dies.

(3000)

9 1 . Period of Croesus . 6th Century BC. Sixth Stater. (1.71 gms.). Foreparts of lion and bull confronted. Double incuse punch. Rosen 667. Near VF, lightly porous, rare. (400)

9 2 . Period of Croesus. 561-546 BC. 1/12 Stater. (0.84 gms.). Foreparts of lion and bull confronted. Irregular incuse punch. Cf. Rosen 668. Good VF, rare. (600)

U n c e r t a i n mint . Circa 420 BC. Stater. (11.69 gms.). Winged female running left, head turned back, carrying kerykeion and wreath. Baetyl in incuse rectangle, inverted Δ and grape clusters in fields, cf. BMC Lycaonia etc. page 96, 8 (Cilicia, Mallus); NFA IV, lot 295 (same dies). Nice EF.

(3000)

9 3 . Period of Artaxerxes I ־ Darius III. Circa 450-330 BC. AV Daric. (8.32 gms.). Bearded archer (king) kneeling right, holding a spear in his right hand and bow in left. Incuse oblong punch. Ian Carradice - "Coinage of The Persian Empire" - (BAR 343, 1987) Group n ib , pl. XIII, #27; BMC 43. Nice VF.

(1500)

9 0 . Period of Croesus . 6th Century BC. Third Stater. (3.50 gms.). Foreparts of lion and bull confronted. Double incuse punch. Rosen 666. Toned near EF, lightly porous. (650)


9 9 . Rhodes . Circa 304-167 BC. Didrachm. (6.73 gms.). Radiate head of Helios facing three-quarters right. Full-blown rose with bud; to right, Artemis with torch; magistrate Α Γ Η Σ Ι Δ Α Μ Ο Υ . BMC Caria page 242, 130var.; SNG van Aulock II-2804var. Choice EF. (650)

100. Rhodian Peraia . Circa 2nd Century BC. Drachm. (2.54 gms.). Facing head of Helios, turned slightly to right. ΕΡΜΑΙΣ, full-blown rose; Ζ Ω at stem. SGC-5092. Superb EF. (300) Ex: Sitichoro hoard.

101. Rhodian Peraia. Circa 2nd Century BC. Drachm. (2.66 gms.). Facing head of Helios, turned slightly to right. ΕΡΜΑ1Σ, full-blown rose; Ζ Ω at stem. SGC-5092. Superb EF, light toning. (400) Ex: Sitichoro hoard.

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CARIA, Satraps of. 96 . Hidr ieus . 351-344 BC. Tetradrachm. (15.05 gms.). Head of

Apollo facing slightly right. ΙΔΡΙΕΩΣ, Zeus Labraundos walking right, holding double-axe (labrys) and spear; I to left. Boston MFA-2000. Nice EF. Exceptional high-relief facing head. Rare. (4000) Ex. CNA V, lot 145.

CARIA, Islands off: 9 7 . Rhodes. Circa 4th Century BC. Didrachm. (6.63 gms.). Facing

head of Helios, turned slightly right. ΡΟΔΙΟΝ, full-blown rose with bud; bunch of grapes to left, Ε Y at stem. SNG Cop. V-729. Near EF, excellent style and high relief. (750)

9 8 . Rhodes . Circa 304-167 BC. Didrachm. (6.68 gms.). Radiate head of Helios facing three-quarters right. Full-blown rose with bud; to left, Apollo with lyre; magistrate ΑΚΕΣ1Σ. Boston 2053, SNG van Aulock Π-2801. Choice EF. (650)


107. T a r s u s . M a z a i o s . 361-334 BC. Stater. (11.03 gms.) . Baaltars seated left, head facing; holds sceptre in right hand and eagle, grain-ear and grape cluster in left. Lion bringing down bull. Aramaic inscriptions, cf. SNG Levante 106. EF, reflective surfaces under dark toning, flan crack. (500)

104 . A s p e n d u s . Circa 385-370 BC. Stater. (10.77 gms.). Two wrestlers facing off and grappling, YUA between them. Slinger standing right, discharging sling to right, wearing short chiton; behind him, triskeles and (E) ITFEAIIV( I ) ; before him, winged Eros standing facing, head right. SNG Cop. 211 (same dies). Toned good VF, rare with Eros. (1750)

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CILICIA 105. Tarsus . Pharnabazos . 379-374 BC. Stater. (10.84 gms.).

Baaltars seated left, holding sceptre; uncertain symbol to left. Bearded male head left, wearing crested Athenian-style helmet. Aramaic inscriptions. SNG Levante 71-74, SNG v. Aulock 5927-5933. Choice EF, weak strike on obverse. (1250)

102 . Rhodian Pera ia . Circa 2nd Century BC. Drachm. (2.56 gms.) . Head of Helios three-quarters to right. Ε Ρ Μ Ι Α Σ , blooming rose, bud to right, Ζ Ω at stem. SGC-5092. Superb EF, light iridescent toning in devices. (400) Ex: Sitichoro hoard.

P A M P H YLIA 103. A s p e n d u s . Circa 385-370 BC. Stater. (10.79 gms.). Two nude

wrestlers, grasping each other at the wrists. EZTFEAIIVZ , slinger about to hurl stone, triskeles in right field; all in dotted square. SNG Cop. VI-190. EF, cleaned at one time and starting to retone. (2000)

106. T a r s u s . M a z a i o s . 361-334 BC. Stater. (10.60 gms.) . Baaltars seated left, head facing; holds sceptre in right hand and eagle, grain-ear and grape cluster in left. Lion bringing down bull; monogram below. Aramaic inscriptions. SNG Levante 106. Superb EF, near Mint State. (1250)


111. Demetr ius I. 162-150 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.73 gms.). Antioch. Diademed head of Demetrius right, within laurel wreath. ΒΑ ΣΙΛΕ Ω Σ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ, Tyche seated left on throne supported by winged monster, holding sceptre and cornucopiae; monogram to left. Houghton 144. Nicely toned EF, good portrait. (650)

SYRIA, Seleucid Kings of. 109. Seleucus II. 246-226 BC. Tet radrachm. (16.98 gms.) .

Laodicea. c. 230-223 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ, Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and sceptre; dolphin and monogram to left, monogram under chair. Newell WSM-1224. Choice EF, broad flan, excellent metal quality. (2000)

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110. A n t i o c h u s IV E p i p h a n e s . 175-164 BC. Tet radrachm. (16.58 gms.). Diademed head of Antiochus right. Β Α Σ Ι Λ Ε Ω Σ ANTIOXOY ΘΕΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ, Zeus enthroned left, holding sceptre and Nike; monogram below. BMC Syria 13, Houghton 104. Toned VF+. (600)

S Y R I A 108. Laodicea . Circa 1st Century BC. Tetradrachm. (14.57 gms.).

Year 25 (57/58 BC). Turreted and veiled head of Tyche right; bead and reel border. Λ Α Ο Δ Ι Κ Ε Ω Ν Τ Η Σ Ι Ε Ρ Α Σ KAI AVTONOMOY, Zeus enthroned left, holding Nike with wreath in right hand; EK in field left and below throne, KA in exergue; all within wreath, cf. SNG Cop. VII-318. Nice VF+, some patches of light porosity. (650)


114 . Philip I Philadephos. 93-83 BC. Tetradrachm. (15.77 gms.). c. 89-83 BC. Antioch. Diademed head right, fi l let border. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ (ΦΙ)ΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ, Zeus seated left, holding Nike in right hand and sceptre with left; all within laurel-wreath, cf. Houghton (ACNAC 4) 393-396 and Newell (SMA) 437 for type (this coin is missing outer control letters on left reverse due to being off-center). Good VF.

(350) 112. A lexander I Balas . 152-144 BC. Te t radrachm. (14.14

gms.). Sidon. Year 163(150/149 BC.). Diademed head right. Β Α Σ Ι Λ Ε Ω Σ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, eagle standing left, palm branch behind; date to left, Σ ΙΔΩ and aplustre to right, cf. Houghton 713. Choice EF, light toning. (1200)

113.

PHOENICIA 115. Tyre . Circa 2nd Century BC. Half Shekel. (6.94 gms.). Year

13(114/113 BC). Laureate head of Melkart right. ΤΥΡΟΥ ΙΕΡΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΣΥΛΟΥ, eagle standing left on prow, palm over shouder; club, date, monogram and letter in fields, cf. BMC Phoenicia page 250, 217. VF+, lightly porous surfaces. (250)

J U D A E A 116. Second Revolt . 132-135 CE. Quarter Shekel. (3.50 gms.).

Third year. (SHIMON) in wreath. (FOR THE FREEDOM OF JERUSALEM), jug. Meshorer-202A, Hendin-164a. EF, over-struck on denarius of Domitian. (650)

Antiochus VIII . 121-96 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.59 gms.). Ake-Ptolemais. Diademed head of king right. Β Α Σ Ι Λ Ε Ω Σ ANTIOXOY Ε Π Ι Φ Α Ν Ο Υ Σ , Zeus standing facing left, holding star and sceptre; crescent above, monogram to left. Houghton 813. Toned EF, reverse flatly struck. (850)


124. Phraates III. Circa 70-57 BC. Drachm. (3.94 gms.). Ecbatana. Bust left wearing high tiara with horns at sides and row of stags across crest. Archer seated right, monogram to right. Sell wood 39.2. Toned VF. (95)

PARTHIA, Kings of. 120. Arsaces Π . Circa 211-191 BC. Drachm. (4.22 gms.). Head

left in bashlyk. ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ, archer wearing bashlyk seated right, eagle at feet. Sellwood 6.1. Near EF. (450)

118. Second Revolt. 132-135 CE. Quarter Shekel. (3.26 gms.). Third year. (SHIMON), grape cluster. (FOR THE FREEDOM OF JERUSALEM), jug. Meshorer-207A, Hendin-. VF/EF, over-struck on Roman denarius. (450)

122. Mithradates II. Circa 123-88 BC. Drachm. (4.14 gms.). Ecbatana. Diademed bust left, wearing sea-horse torque. Archer seated right. Sellwood 26.1. Toned aEF. (135) Ex. CNA IV, lot 144.

119. Second Revolt. 132-135 CE. Quarter Shekel. (3.31 gms.). Third year. (SHIMON), grape cluster. (FOR THE FREEDOM OF JERUSALEM), two trumpets. Meshorer-208, Hendin-171. EF, over-struck on denarius of Nerva. (450)

123. Mithradates II. Circa 123-88 BC. Drachm. (3.89 gms.). Ecbatana. Bust left wearing high tiara. Archer seated right. Sellwood 28.2. Toned VF+. (95)

121. M i t h r a d a t e s Π . Circa 123-88 BC. Drachm. (3.79 gms.). Ecbatana. Diademed bust of king left. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ Μ Ε Γ Α Λ Ο ν Α Ρ Σ Α Κ Ο ν Ε Π Ι Φ Α Ν Ο ν Σ , archer seated right on omphalos. Sellwood 24.9. Choice toned EF, nicely centered on broad round flan with clear legends. (250)

117. Second Revolt. 132-135 CE. Quarter Shekel. (3.04 gms.). Third year. (SHIMON), grape cluster. (FOR THE FREEDOM OF JERUSALEM), jug and palm branch. Meshorer-207, Hendin-170. VF/EF, over-struck on denarius of Hadrian. (400)

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132. Artabanus IV ("The Last"). 216-224 AD. Drachm. (3.79 gms.). Ecbatana mint. Bust left wearing tiara and with forked beard. Archer enthroned right, X with horizontal bar below. Sellwood 89.3. Superb EF, rare. (550)

129. Orodes I. Circa 109-129 AD. Drachm. (3.58 gms.). Ecbatana. Bust left with pointed beard and hair rolled up in bunch. Archer seated right. Sellwood 80.1. Superb EF, light toning, rare.

(1000)

125. Phraates IV. Circa 38-2 BC. Drachm. (3.06 gms.). Ecbatana. Diademed bust left; eagle with wreath to left. Archer seated right; monogram to right. Sellwood 52.10. Good VF, light toning. (65)

130. Mi thradates IV. Circa 140 AD. Drachm. (3.71 gms.). Ecbatana. Diademed bust left, pointed beard. Archer seated right; monogram to right. Sellwood 82.1. Choice EF. (95)

126. Phraates IV. Circa 38-2 BC. Drachm. (3.15 gms.). Laodicea. Diademed bust left; eagle with wreath to left. Archer seated right; monogram to right. Sellwood 52.16. Lightly toned VF+.

(75)

128. Vologases III. Circa 105-147 AD. Drachm. (3.61 gms.). Ecbatana. Diademed bust left, pointed beard. Archer seated right; monogram to right. Sellwood 78.5. Toned VF+. (50)

131. Vologases VI. Circa 208-228 AD. Drachm. (3.75 gms.). Ecbatana. Bust left wearing high tiara with row of pellets across crest; behind, I c (retrograde). Archer seated right, monogram to right. Sellwood 88.19. Choice EF, faint scratch on obverse.

(95)

127. Phraates IV. Circa 38-2 BC. Drachm. (3.42 gms.). Ecbatana. Diademed bust left; star and crescent to left, eagle with wreath to right. Archer seated right; monogram to right. Sellwood 54.7. Toned aEF. (95)


Pto l emy II P h i l a d e l p h o s . 285-246 BC. Drachm. (3.41 gms.). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings open, Θ between legs; in left field, Σ monogram and shield, ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ around. Svoronos 570, SNG Cop. 111. Good VF, some minor horn silver, very rare. (750)

EGYPT, Ptolemaic Kings of. 134 . Pto lemy II Phi lade lphos . 285-246 BC. AV Octadrachm.

(27.76 gms.) . Head of Arsinoë II right, with horn of Zeus ! Amnion and wearing diadem, Stephane and veil; shown behind head, lotus-t ipped sceptre; to left of head, Θ . Α Ρ Σ Ι Ν Ο Η Σ Φ Ι Λ Α Δ Ε Λ Φ Ο Υ , double cornucopiae bound with fillet. SNG Cop. 134 (same obverse die), Svoronos 4 6 0 Θ . Choice EF, lovely portrait. (10 ,000)

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135 . P to lemy II Ph i lade lphos . 285-246 BC. AV Octodrachm. (27.81 gms.). Veiled head of Arsinoë II right, wearing Stephane, horn of Amnion, lotus-tipped sceptre behind bust; behind head, Λ. Α Ρ Σ Ι Ν Ο Η Σ Φ Ι Λ Α Δ Ε Λ Φ Ο Υ , double cornucopiae bound by fillet. Svoronos 476. Choice EF. (9000)

BACTRIA, Indo-Greek Kings of. 133. E u k r a t i d e s . Circa 171-135 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.75 gms.) .

Balkh mint. Helmeted, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of king right. Β Α Σ Ι Λ Ε Ω Σ Μ Ε Γ Α Λ Ο Υ Ε Υ Κ Ρ Α Ή Δ Ο Υ , mounted Dioscuroi riding right, holding lances and palms; monogram in r ight f i e ld . M i t c h n e r I n d o - G r e e k s 177e; C u n n i n g h a m - 8 , monogram 15. Nice VF+, numerous test scrapes on edge.

(2500)


M A U R E T A N I A , Kings of. 140. Juba II. 25 BC-23 AD. Denarius. (3.33 gms.). REX IVBA,

diademed head right. Cornucopiae with transverse sceptre. Mazard 241. Iridescently toned EF. (200) Juba II was the son of Juba I of Numidia and was only an infant at the time of his father's defeat and death at the battle of Thapsus. Juba II became a friend of Augustus who bestowed on him the kingdom of Mauretania. Juba II's wife was Cleopatra Selene, the daughter of Mark Antony and Cleopatra VII of Egypt.

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138. P to l emy VI P h i l o m e t o r . 180-145 BC. Te t radrachm. (14.18 gms.). c. 180-170 BC. Diademed bust of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis. ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt. SNG Cop. 268, Svoronos 1489. Lightly toned EF, perfectly centered. (600)

Z E U G I T A N I A 139. Carthage. Circa 3rd-2nd Century BC. Billon Tridrachm (1 1/2

Shekel). (8.68 gms.). Head of Tanit left, wreathed in grain ears. Horse standing right, head turned back over shoulder, front leg raised. SNG Cop 42-392. EF, nearly as struck, some weakness at 6 o'clock. Scarce. (200)

137. Ptolemy III Euergetes . 246-221 BC. AV Tetradrachm. (13.80 gms.). Α Δ Ε Λ Φ Ω Ν , jugate busts of Ptolemy II and Arsinoë II right, shield behind. ΘΕΩ Ν, jugate busts of Ptolemy I and Berenike I right. SNG Cop. 133, Svoronos 604. Choice EF, some abrasions on high points. (3500)


145. Athens . Clerouchy of Peparethos . Circa 3rd Century BC. /E 17mm. (6.58 gms.). Laureate head of Zeus right. Α-Θ/Ε, bearded head of Dionysos right, wreathed in ivy. BMC Attica-604, Svoronos pi. 25, 36-42. Near EF, dark green-brown patina with touch of red. Rare. (450) The clerouchies were extra-territorial Athenian settlements, to which Svoronos assigns some bronze coinage.

146. Athens . Circa 2nd-3rd Century AD. JE 20mm. (4.26 gms.). Bust of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet. ΑΘΗΝΑ -ΙΩΝ, nude Apollo standing right, holding bow and olive branch. BMC Attica-478var., Svoronos pi. 93, 15. VF+, choice gTeen patina. (225)

147. Athens . Circa 2nd-3rd Century AD. JE 21mm. (5.81 gms.). Bust of Athena right, wearing decorated Athenian helmet. ΑΘ -ΗΝΑΙΩΝ, Athena Parthenos facing half-left, holding Nike, spear and shield. BMC Attica-693, Svoronos pi. 82, l l f f . Choice EF/VF, green and brown patina. (165)

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ATTICA 141. A t h e n s . Circa 4th-3rd Century BC. JE 13mm. (2.50 gms.).

Helmeted head of Athena right. Owl right, head facing: Α Θ in fields, all within wreath. BMC Attica-229, Svoronos pi. 22, 67-70. Near VF, brown and red patina. (100)

142. A t h e n s . Circa 3rd- ls t Century BC. JE 14mm. (2.40 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right. Two standing owls, confronted, heads facing; Α Θ Ε between; all within wreath. BMC Attica-209, Svoronos pi. 24, 51-59. Choice VF, dark green patina.

(175)

143. A t h e n s . Circa 3rd- l s t Century BC. JE 14mm. (2.67 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right. Two owls, standing facing on thunderbolt; ΑΘΕ below; all within wreath. BMC Attica-537, Svoronos pi. 24, 60-68. VF, brown and green patina. (125)

144. A thens . Circa 2nd- ls t Century BC. JE 18mm. (7.17 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right. Α -ΘΕ, Zeus Polieus hurling thunderbolt right; caps of the Dioscuroi in fields. BMC Attica-549, Svoronos pi. 81, 32-39. Good VF, medium brown patina.

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Athens . Circa 2nd-3rd Century AD. JE 20mm. (6.54 gms.). Bust of Athena right, wearing laureate Athenian helmet. ΑΘΗΝΑ ΙΩΝ, Athena Promachus advancing right with spear and shield; snake entwined around olive tree to left, owl at feet to right. BMC Attica-700var., Svoronos pi. 84, 37-38. Choice VF, green and brown patina. (275)

151. A thens . Circa 2nd-3rd Century AD. JE 21mm. (5.43 gms.). Bust of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet. ΑΘΗΝΑΙ ΩΝ, Herakles Farnese standing right, holding club placed on rock. BMC Attica-, Svoronos pi. 95, 3(same dies). Nice VF+, green patina with reddish highlights. (225)

152. Athens. Circa 2nd-3rd Century AD. JE 20mm. (6.06 gms.). Bust of Athena right, wearing decorated Athenian helmet. ΑΘΗΝΑ I ΩΝ, Theseus right, lifting up rock to reveal sword and sandals of Aegeus. BMC Attica-760var., Svoronos pi. 95, 35-36. VF+, green-brown patina, sharp strike. (325)

149 . Athens. Circa 2nd-3rd Century AD. JE 21mm. (7.33 gms.). Bust of Athena right, aegis at shoulder, wearing Corinthian helmet. Α Θ Η Ν ΑΙΩΝ, Athena seated left, feeding snake entwined around olive tree. BMC Attica-703, Svoronos pi. 87, 34-35. Good VF, brown patina, small pit on obverse. (225)

153. Athens . Circa 2nd-3rd Century AD. JE 21mm. (5.35 gms.). Bust of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet. ΑΘΗ ΝΑΙ ΩΝ, bucranium, garlands over horns and down sides. BMC Attica-810, Svoronos pi. 99, 25. VF+, green-brown patina with some light porosity. (250)

150 . Athens . Circa 2nd-3rd Century AD. JE 21mm. (6.47 gms.). Bust of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet. ΑΘ ΗΝΑΙΩΝ, Athena holding spear and driving biga right. BMC Attica-705, Svoronos pi. 88, 14. VF+, green-brown patina, light porosity.

(250)


BRUTTIUM 159 . The Brett i i . Circa 282-203 BC. JE Sextans. (14.17 gms.) .

Helmeted head of Ares left, griff in on helmet. (Β)ΡΕΤΤΙΩΝ, Bel lona advancing right with spear and shield; crab and thunderbolt right. SNG ANS ΠΙ-74. SNG Cop. 1-1633. Near EF, lovely green-brown patina, scarce this nice. (350)

1 5 6 . Teate. Circa 217 BC. JE Quincunx. (17.24 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right, gr iff in on helmet. Ή ATI, owl standing right on base; thunderbolt to right and five pellets below. SNG Cop. 1-692. VF+, attractive gTeen-brown patina. Rare this nice!

(1000) Ex. Frank Sternberg 11/81, lot 24.

154 . A t h e n s . Circa 2nd-3rd Century AD. JE 19mm. (4.27 gms.) . Bust of Athena r ight , wearing Athenian helmet . Incuse of obverse. VF+, interesting brockage, green-brown patina.

(125)

GREEK /E C A L A B R I A 157 . Orra. Circa 200-89 BC. JE 17mm. (4.52 gms.). Head of warrior

right wearing conical helmet, A A behind. ORRA, eagle right on thunderbolt . SNG ANS 1-817, SNG Cop. 1-756. VF, green patina, some light corrosion on reverse. Scarce! (125)

L U C A N I A 158 . T h u r i u m . Circa 3rd Century BC. JE 16mm. (2.87 gms.) .

Laureate head of Apollo left. Θ Ο Υ Ρ Ι Ω Ν , winged thunderbolt, monogram. SNG Cop. 1-1509. Near EF, tan patina. Scarce this nice! (200)

A P U L I A 155 . Teate. Circa 217 BC. JE Quincunx. (22.33 gms.). Helmeted

head of Athena right, f ive pellets above. ΤΙΑΤΊ, owl standing right on column capital; crescent and five pellets right. SNG ANS 1-746, SNG Cop. 1-690. Nice VF, green and brown patina. Rare. (350)


S I C I L Y 164 . Akragas . Circa 275-240 BC. JE 20mm. (7.50 gms.). Laureate

head of Apollo right. Two eagles flying left, grasping hare, closer with head uplifted, cf. SNG Cop. 1-99, Calciati 1-129. Glossy brown EF on short flan as usual for this type. Exceptional condition! (300)

161. Locri Epizephyri i . Circa 3rd Century BC. JE 22mm. (8.88 gms. ) . Δ Ι Ο Σ , laureate head of Zeus right. Λ Ο Κ / Ρ Ω Ν , thunderbolt . B M C Italy page 366-24, McClean 1811. EF, attractive green-brown patina, two flan cracks, scarce this nice!

(300)

H i m e r a . Before 407 BC. JE 17mm. (5.12 gms.). Head of nymph Himera left, IM and six dots (off-flan). Six pellets in laurel leaf. Calciati 1-35, SNG ANS IV-187. Choice EF, heavy olive-green patina. (200) Interesting example of minting method with large casting flue present.

163. R h e g i u m . Circa 203-89 BC. JE Tétras. (3.48 gms.). Jugate heads of Dioscuroi right, helmeted. Ρ Η Π Ν Ω Ν , Hermes wearing petasos, standing facing left, holding branch and caduceus; IIII and cornucopiae to left. SNG ANS ΙΠ-772, SNG Cop. 1-1983. EF, nice green-brown patina. (225)

165. H imera . Before 413 BC. /E Hemilitron. (6.02 gms.). Naked youth, blowing on shell and holding caduceus (or thyrsos?) over left shoulder, riding on goat right, he wears animal-skin cape which billows out behind him; below goat, Corinthian helmet. ΙΜΕΡΑ ΑΙ Ρ Η, Nike advancing left, wings spread, holding aplustre in right hand and hem of chiton with left; before, six pellets. Calciati 1-27, SNG Cop. 318. Superb EF, reddish-brown surfaces, rare this nice! (2500)

162. R h e g i u m . Circa 350-270 BC. JE 21mm. (7.38 gms.). Lion's scalp facing. ΡΗΓΙΝΩΝ, laureate head of Apollo right, wreath behind. SNG ANS III-686. Near EF, smooth dark green patina with reddish highlights. (175)

The Brett i i . Circa 282-203 BC. JE Uncia. (8.21 gms.). Laureate head of Zeus right within olive wreath. ΒΡΕ(ΤΉ)ΩΝ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings spread, lyre to left. SNG ANS m - 9 0 , SNG Cop. 1-1675. EF/VF+, green patina, rare symbol. (350)


167. K a t a n e . Circa 405-402 BC. JE Tétras. (1.52 gms.). ΑΜΕΝΑΝΟΣ״ head of river-god left. Κ A to either side of winged thunderbolt, three dots around. Calciati ΠΙ-1, SNG ANS ΙΠ-272. VF+, choice green patina. Rare! (500)

169. Syracuse . Dion. 357-354 BC. JE 23mm. (13.76 gms.). ΙΕ(ΥΣ ΕΛΕΥ)ΘΕΡΙΟΣ, laureate head of Zeus right with flowing beard. ΣΥΡΑΚ (ΟΣΙ)ΩΝ, thunderbolt, eagle to right. Calciati Π-72st2, SNG Cop.-727. Brown EF, attractive. (650)

172. Syracuse. Pyrrhos. 278-276 BC. JE 22mm. (11.29 gms.). ( Z Y R A K O ) I I ß N , head of Herakles in lion's skin left. Athena Promachus advancing right, holding thunderbolt and shield; horizontal trident to left. SNG Cop. 1-809, Calciati 11-177 Ds48 Rsl07. EF, glossy brown patina. (300)

170. Syracuse . Agathok le s . 317-289 BC. JE 21mm. (10.34 gms.). Ι Υ Ρ Α Κ Ο Σ Ι Ω Ν , laureate head of Apollo left, barley grain behind. Bull butting left, dolphins above and below, NK monogram. Calciati 11-96 Ds30 R14, SNG Cop.-757. VF+, choice dark green patina. (200)

171. S y r a c u s e . A g a t h o k l e s . 317-289 BC. JE 21mm. (7.51 gms.). ΣΩΤΕΙΡΑ, head of Artemis right, quiver over shoulder. ΑΓΑΘΟΚΛΕΟΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΟΣ, winged thunderbolt. SNG Cop.I-779, Calciati Π-142. EF, dark green patina. (250) 168. Katane. Circa 1st Century BC. JE 20mm. (5.31 gms.). River-

god Amenanos recl ining left , holding rhyton and jug. ΚΑΤΑΝΑΙ(ΩΝ), owl and monogram between caps of the Dioscuroi and stars. Calciati ΠΙ-8, SNG ANS ΠΙ-1273. Near VF, dark green patina, light porosity. Extremely Rare! (250)


RARE CAST BRONZE FROM OLBIA

BLACK SEA AREA 176. Olbia . Circa 400-350 BC. JE 68 mm. (113.60 gms.). Facing

head of Demeter. ΟΛΒΙΗ (retrograde), sea-eagle on dolphin, ear of grain and Y below. SNG Cop.-73 (same die). Good VF, brown and brick-red patina. Extremely Rare! (6000) Ex: Swiss Kredit Bern 7, lot 403. British Museum papers included.

173. Syracuse . Pyrrhos . 278-276 BC. JE 25mm. (10.07 gms.). Σ Υ Ρ Α Κ Ο £ Ι Ω Ν , head of Herakles left, wearing lion's skin; club behind head. Athena Promachus advancing right, holding spear and shield; vertical trident to left. Calciati Π-177 Ds 69 Rs 109. SNG Cop. 1-810. Superb EF, beautiful dark green patina.

(350)

M A C E D O N , Kings of. 174 . Philip V. 220-179 BC. JE 22mm. (9.60 gms.). Bearded head

of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Harpa dividing ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ; above, ΔΙ; all within oak-wreath. SNG Cop. 1261/1262, SNG Ashmolean־. EF, dark green patina, reverse fields lightly scraped to remove verdigris, rare. (400)

T H R A C E ^ ^ ־175 . Mesembria . Circa 3rd-2nd Century BC. JE 18mm. (7.07

gms.). Diademed female head right. MET AM ΒΡΙΑΝΩΝ, Athena Promachus advancing left with spear and shield. BMC Thrace page 133, 8; SNG Cop. Π-661. EF, attractive green-brown patina, some verdigris. (275)

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J U D A E A 182. First Revolt. 66-70 CE. JE 20mm. (7.12 gms.). Year 4 (69

CE.). (YEAR FOUR), lulav flanked by etrogs. (TO THE REDEMPTION OF ZION), chalice with pearled rim. Meshorer-163, Hendin-131. EF, nice jade green patina with some light encrustation. (500)

179. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI. 120-80 BC. JE 21mm. (7.34 gms.). Gorgon's head facing, on aegis. AMI ΣΟΥ, Nike advancing right, holding wreath and palm; monograms in fields. SNG Cop. IV-170. EF, nice brown patina. (150)

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BITHYNIA, Kings of. 180. Prusias Π. Circa 183-149 BC. JE 15mm. (3.45 gms.). Head of

Hermes right, wearing petasos. Β Α Σ Ι Λ Ε Ω Σ ΠΡΟΥΣΙΟΥ, upright caduceus. Waddington p.224, 22 (pl. XXXI, 3); BMC p.211, 19 (pl. XXXVIII, 7). Nice VF, dark brown patina, some verdigris on reverse. (200)

TAURIC C H E R S O N E S E 177. Pant icapaeum. Circa 3rd Century BC. JE 17mm. (3.52 gms.).

Head of satyr left. ΠΑΝ, head of cow left. SNG Cop. 11-32. Brown EF, deep flan cracks. (200) An example of what can happen when a minter lets a flan cool before striking; the flan almost broke up.

PHOENICIA 181. S i m y r a . Circa 2nd Century BC. JE 18mm. (5.01 gms.).

Diademed male head right (Zeus?). Turreted and diademed bust of City-Tyche right, letter Ζ behind; all within wreath border. Unpublished and extremely rare. Near EF, dark green patina.

(250) Coinage of this city was previously unknown until this coin was found with a mixed group of bronzes recently (less than 20 total). The identifying mark is the letter Ζ behind Tyche's head and the identity of this coin has been confirmed by the British Museum.

P O N T U S 178. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI. 120-63 BC. JE 28 mm.

(19.52 gms.). Laureate head of Zeus right. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ, eagle standing on thunderbolt, head right, monogram to left. SNG Cop. IV-132, SNG Von Aulock 1-55. VF+, dark green patina, wom to brown on highlights. (150)


GREEK IMPERIAL

T H R A C E 185 . Byz ia . Sep t imius Severus . 193-211 AD. JE 29mm.

(15.40 gms.). AV Κ A CEFI CEVHPOC Π, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. ΗΓΕ CTATI BAPBA ΡΟΥ Β Ι Ζ ν Η Ν Ω Ν , Kapaneus, carrying spear, shield and scaling ladder, preparing to mount the walls of Thebes. SGI-2127 (same dies). Choice EF, smooth brown and green patina. Very rare. (2000)

This type refers to the Greek legend of the Seven Against Thebes. Kapaneus, descendant of Proetus - King of Argos, was one of the seven commanders who agreed to help Polynices recover his throne from his brother. All but one of the seven died in the ensuing seige. Kapaneus was struck down by Zeus while boasting that even the Gods could not prevent him from scaling the walls. It is unclear what relevance all this has to Byzia in Thrace other than making an exciting story. See the play by Aeschylus.

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184. Ptolemy IV. 221-205 BC. JE 43 mm. (78.03 gms.). Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopiae to left, Δ I between legs. SNG Cop.-199. Tan good VF, reverse slightly double-struck. (250)

EGYPT, Ptolemaic Kings of. 183. Ptolemy IV. 221-205 BC. JE 41 mm. (70.75 gms.). Diademed

head of Zeus-Ammon right. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopiae to left, Δ I between legs. SNG Cop.-199. Brown VF. (250)


Ant ioch . Caraca l la . 198-217 AD. Tetradrachm. (15.01 gms.). c. 214-217 AD. AVTK MA ANTONEENOC CEB, laureate bust left, draped and cuirassed. ΔΗΜΑΡΧ. CH. ν Π Α . TO. Δ., eagle standing facing on hind quarter of animal, wings displayed, head turned right, wreath in beak; .Δ., .E. in fields. Bellinger 21. Superb EF. (450)

187. Antioch. Philip I. 244-249 AD. JE 25mm. (9.63 gms.). IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS A, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. ΑΝΤΙΟ CHI CO LONI, legionary vexillum between two standards, eagles on top of each. BMC Lycia etc. page 195, 111; SNG Von Aulock III-4972, cf. SNG Cop. VI 75-76. EF, adjustment marks on flan, nice green-brown patina, excellent surfaces. (250) All noted specimens appear to have the same obverse die as this one.

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CAPPADOCIA 188. Caesarea. Septimius Severus and Caracalla. 205 AD.

Drachm. (2.51 gms.). Year 13. A V Κ A C E n CEOYHPOC AY Κ Μ ΑΥΡ (ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟΟ), laureate busts of Severus and Caracalla, confronted. MHTPO KAICAPI, Mt. Argaeus with star on summit, ET ΙΓ in exergue. Sydenham-, SNG Cop.-, SNG von Aulock-. Apparently unpublished. Darkly toned VF. (1250) Sydenham (Caesarea) lists two tridrachms (437-438) of Severus and Caracalla.

SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. 189. Ant ioch . Otho. 69 AD. JE 23mm. (8.51 gms.). IMP M

0 ( T H 0 CAE A)VG, laureate head right. S.C. within laurel wreath. BMC 213. Good VF, dark brown patina. (450)

PISIDIA 186. Antioch. Caracalla. 198-217 AD. JE 33mm. (26.43 gms.).

IMP. CAES. M. AVR. ANTONINVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. COL CAES. ANTIOCH S R, Men standing facing, head right, holding Nike on a globe carrying a trophy in left hand, resting left elbow on column, holding sceptre with right hand, left foot on bucranium; to his right, cock. BMC 38, SNG Von Aulock 4933. Near EF, lovely light brown to green patina. (400)


193 . Tyre. Severus Alexander . 222-235 AD. JE 21mm. (6.10 gms.). ...M AVR SEV ALEXAN...laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. ( . . .SEP TVROPC(sic) . . . ) Temple of Phoenician Koinon viewed in perspective and approached by flight of steps; below, murex shell. BMC 421, Lindgren & Kovacs 2385. Good VF, dark green patina with reddish-brown highlights. Rare! (275)

M E S O P O T A M I A 194 . Edessa. Macrinus. 217-218 AD. Tetradrachm. (11.77 gms.).

AVTK. Μ. ΟΠ- CE. MAKPINOC C., laureate bust right, drapery on far shoulder. ΔΗΜΑΡΧ EZ ν Π Α Τ Ο C, eagle facing, wings displayed, head turned right, wreath in beak; small shrine between legs. Bellinger 145var. Superb EF. (500)

EGYPT, Alexandria 195. T i b e r i u s . Year 20(33/34 AD). Billon Tetradrachm. (13.74

gms.). Τ ΙΒΕΡΙΟΣ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ, laureate head of Tiberius left, LK to left. Θ EOS ΣΕΒΑΣ(ΤΟΣ) , radiate head of deified Augustus right. Köln-, Milne-, Curtis 7, BMC 47. VF+/EF, dark black hoard patina, attractive coin. (300)

191 . Antioch. Philip I. 244-249 AD. JE 29mm. (17.02 gms.). AVTOK Κ M IOVAI Φ Ι Λ Ι Π Π Ο Ο CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. ΑΝΤΊΟΧΕΩΝ MHTPO ΚΟΛΩΝ, turreted, veiled and draped bust of Tyche right, ram above head, star below; Δ Ε /S C around. SNG Cop. VIÏ-272, BMC Galatia etc. page 215, 527. Choice EF, light brown patina, slight die rust.

(375) Ex CNA VII, lot 167.

PHOENICIA 192. Aradus . Diadumenian. 217-218 AD. Tetradrachm. (13.78

gms.). AVT. ΚΑ. Μ. Ο. ΠΕ. ΑΝΤΩΝ1Ν, radiate bust right, draped and cuirassed. ΔΗΜΑΡΧ E(X VFIATOC A), eagle facing, wings displayed, head turned left, wreath in beak; retrograde Κ in upper right field, crescent between legs. Bellinger 250. Superb EF, obverse weakly struck. (650)


ROMAN REPUBLICAN

2 0 1 . A n o n y m o u s . 225-212 BC. Didrachm. (6.68 gms.). Laureate, Janiform head of Dioscuroi. Jupiter and Victory in quadriga charging right, Jupiter holds thunderbolt and sceptre; ROMA incuse in tablet below. RSC-23, Syd-64a, Craw-28/3. Pleasing EF. (850)

198. Sa lon ina . Wife of Gallienus. Year 15(267/268 AD.). Potin Tetradrachm. (10.25 gms.). COPNHAIA CAAWNEINA CEB, diademed and draped bust right. Elpis standing facing left, holding flower and raising skirt, palm-branch to left. Köln 2986, BMC 2254, Milne 4163/4. VF, dark green-brown patina.

(75) Ex: CNA VII, lot 190.

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196. Antinous. Favorite of Hadrian. Year 19(134/135 AD). JE Diobol. (9.06 gms.). ANTIN(OOY HPWOC), his draped bust right wearing hem-hem crown. Antinous on horseback right, holding short cornucopiae. Köln 1277var. (position of date on reverse), Milne 1485a. Near VF, dark brown patina, obverse fields smoothed. Rare! (300)

199. A n o n y m o u s . Circa 269-240 BC. JE Triens. (86.66 gms.). Prancing horse left, four pellets around. Wheel of six spokes, four pellets between spokes. Thurlow/Vecchi-33, Craw.-24/5. Choice Near EF, superb green patina. Exceptional for issue!

(1750)

2 0 0 . Anonymous . 234-231 BC. JE Half-Litra. (1.85 gms.). Head of Roma right in Phrygian helmet. Dog right, ROMA in exergue. S-74, Syd.-22, Craw.-26/1. Sharp VF, cleaned tan coloration.

(200)

197. G a l l i e n u s . Under Valerian. Year 4 (256/257 AD.). Potin Tetradrachm. (10.75 gms.). Α Κ Π AIOV TAAAIHNOC EV EVC, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Winged Nike advancing right, holding wreath and palm, L Δ. Köln 2894, Dattari 5207, Milne 3933. Good VF, green-brown patina.

(75)


2 0 7 . A n o n y m o u s . 206-195 BC. Denarius. (3.56 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma right, X behind. The Dioscuroi right on horseback, star below horses, ROMA in exergue within rectangle. RSC Anonymous 20gg, Syd. 263, Craw. 113/1. Toned VF. (150)

2 0 2 . A n o n y m o u s . Semilibral . 217-215 BC. /E Uncia (struck). (12.80 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma left (wearing Attic helmet), single pellet behind, border of dots. Prow right, ROMA above, single pellet below. Syd. 86, Craw. 38/6. EF, lovely dark green patina with lighter highlights. (600)

2 1 0 . Anonymous. 179-170 BC. Denarius. (3.79 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma right, X behind. Diana in biga right, crescent atop her head, prawn below horses, ROMA in exergue within rectangle. RSC Anonymous 22, Syd. 343, Craw. 156/1. Lightly toned VF, rare type. (200)

2 0 6 . A n o n y m o u s . Af ter 211 BC. Victoriatus. (3.17 gms.). Laureate head of Jupiter right. Victory crowning trophy right. S-107, Syd.-83, Craw.-53/l . EF/good VF. (175)

2 0 8 . A. Terentius Varro. 206-200 BC. Denarius. (3.90 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma right, X behind. The Dioscuroi right on horseback, VAR (ligate) below horses, ROMA in exergue. Terentia 1, Syd. 275, Craw. 126/1. Toned VF, light grafitti in right obverse field. (150)

2 0 3 . A n o n y m o u s . 217-215 BC. JE Semuncia. (6.24 gms.). Draped female bust right, wearing turreted diadem. Horseman riding right, holding whip. S-88, Syd.-97, Craw.-39/5. VF, black patina with green highlights. Scarce. (150)

2 0 9 . Horatius. 206-200 BC. Denarius. (3.63 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma right, X behind. The Dioscuroi on horseback right, female head right below horses, ROMA in exergue. Horatia 1, Syd. 277, Craw. 127/1. Toned VF, very rare. (300) This denarius is the model for the restored issue of Trajan with the word COCLES added before Roma's face. COCLES means "deprived of one eye" and was the surname of the Horatia gens after its legendary hero, Horatia Cocles, who had prevented the Etrurian forces under King Porsena from entering Rome. The female head is supposed to be that of one Horatia, the betrothed of one of the Curiatii (an ancient gens of which three brothers fought against three of the Horatii). In any event, modern numismatists have made the assumption that this coin was originally struck by a descendant of that family which is speculation as Michael Crawford notes in his work.

2 0 4 . Anonymous . After 211 BC. Quinarius. (2.70 gms.) Helmeted head of Roma right, V behind. Dioscuroi riding right, stars above heads. S-104, Syd.-141, Craw.-44/6. Toned VF, some poros i ty . (150)

2 0 5 . A n o n y m o u s . After 211 BC. AR Sestertius. (0.95 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma right, IIS behind. Dioscuroi riding right, stars above heads; ROMA in box beneath. S-106, Syd.-142, Craw.-45/3. Toned VF+, scarce denomination. (300)


2 1 5 . Mn. Aemil ius Lepidus. 114-113 BC. Denar ius . (3 .94 gms.). Laureate head of Roma right. Equestrian statue on triple arch. S-228, Aemilia-7, Syd.-554, Craw.-291/l. VF+. (100)

2 1 6 . M . H e r e n n i u s . 108-107 BC. Denar ius . (3.84 gms.) . Diademed head of Pietas right. Amphinomus carrying father from the eruption of Mt. Etna; symbol Q·. Herennia-la, Syd.-567a, Craw.-308/lb. VF+. (150) An allegory of devotion to the family.

212 . C. Servilius M.f. 136 BC. Denarius. (3.92 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma right, wreath behind. C. SERVEILI. M.F., Mounted Dioscuroi charging in opposite directions, heads facing inwards. S-203, Servilia-1, Syd.-525. Craw.-239/1. Toned good VF. (100)

211 . A n o n y m o u s . 179-170 BC. Denarius. (3.53 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma right, X behind. The Dioscuroi right on horseback, further horse's tail appears before closer horse's hind legs, anchor below horses, ROMA in exergue. RSC Anonymous 20a, Syd. 237, Craw. 165/1. Lightly toned VF, very light scrape on cheek. (150)

2 1 4 . P. Calpurnius. 133 BC. Denarius. (3.92 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma right. Goddess, being crowned by Victory, driving biga right; star on front horse. Calpumia-2, Syd.-468, Craw.-247/1. EF, iridescently light toning. (200)

A. Manlius Q. f. Sergianus. 118-107 BC. Denar ius . (3.82 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma right; helmet decorated with plume instead of wing. Radiate figure of Sol in quadriga rising from waves, surrounded by stars, X, and crescent. Manlia-1, Syd.-543, Craw.-309/1. VF+/EF, amazing strike and clarity, especially on the reverse, for this issue and extremely rare as such. (2250)

2 1 3 . M. Marc ius Mn. f. 134 BC. Denarius . (3.92 gms.) . Helmeted head of Roma right, modius (grain measure) behind. Victory driving biga right, moneyer's name and ROMA divided by grain ears. Marcia-1, Syd.-500, Craw.-245/l. Good EF, some luster. (200) The allusions to Rome's grain supply refer to Marcius' father, who in 154 BC instituted the subsidized public distribution of imported grain. Subsequent extension of this program by later politicians ruined Roman farmers and devastated the economy.


2 2 2 . L. Sentius C . f . 101 BC. Denarius. (3.93 gms.) Helmeted head of Roma right, (AR)G PVB behind. Jupiter driving quadriga right, symbol: Q. Sentia -1, Syd.-600, Craw.-325/lb. Near EF. (200) ARG PVB=Argentum Publicum, or state silver. All silver for coinage was to come from the Treasury; this added explicit statement might hint at some obscure scandal at the mint.

2 1 8 . L. Scipio Asiaticus. 106 BC. Serrate Denarius. (3.83 gms.) Laureate head of Jupiter left, ·D behind. Jupiter holding thunderbolt and scepter, driving quadriga right. Comelia-24b, Syd.-576, Craw.-311/la. Choice EF. (350)

2 1 9 . L. Scipio Asiaticus. 106 BC. Serrate Denarius. (3.77gms.) Laureate head of Jupiter left. Jupiter holding thunderbolt and sceptre, driving quadriga right; symbol, V· above. Cornelia-24, Syd.-576b, Craw.-311/lc. Lightly toned EF. (275)

2 2 4 . D. Si lanus L.f. 91 BC. Denarius. (3.89 gms.). SALVS (ligatured), head of Salus right, Δ to right; all in torque. D. SILANVS.L.F., Victory with palm driving biga right, ROMA below. Junia-18, Syd-645, Craw-337/2c. Lusterous darkly toned VF+. (250)

2 2 1 . M. Luci l ius Rufus . 101 BC. Denar ius . (3.97 gms.) . Helmeted head of Roma right, within wreath. Victory driving biga right. Lucilia-1, Syd.-599, Craw.-324/l . Nice VF+, well-centered on a large flan. (150)

2 2 3 . A. Albinus C .f . 96 BC. Denarius. (3.88 gms.). Bust of Diana right, bow and quiver over shoulder. Three horsemen riding left, trampling enemy. Postumia-4a, Syd.613־a, Craw.-335/9. Toned EF. (300) t BC. Denarius. (3.81 gms.).

Lipiter driving quadriga right; dots. Appuleia-1, Syd.-578a,

(75)

L. Appuleius Saturninus. 10 Helmeted head of Roma left, i symbol, Ρ surrounded by four Craw.-317/3b. Good VF.


2 2 8 . L. Rubr ius Dossenus . 87 BC. Denarius. (3.87 gms.). 232 . P. Crepusius. 82 BC. Denarius. (4.01 gms.). Laureate head of Laureate head of Jupiter right, sceptre over shoulder. Triumphal Apollo right, sceptre over shoulder, D in front. Horseman with quadriga right, Victory flying above. Rubria-1, Syd.-705, spear riding right; above, XVIII. Crepusia-la, Syd.-738, Craw.-Craw.-348/l. VF, eroded obverse die. (125) 361/1 b. Superb EF. (300)

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2 2 9 . L. and C. Memmius L.f. Galeria. 87 BC. Denarius. (3.95 gms.). Head of Saturn left, harpa behind, uncertain symbol below. Venus in biga right, Cupid flying above. Memmia-8, Syd.-712, Craw.-349/1. Nice VF+. (250)

225 . L. Piso L.f. Frugi. 90 BC. Denarius. (3.64 gms.). Laureate head of Apollo right; symbol behind, bee. Horseman galloping right, holding palm; I in exergue. Calpumia-11, Syd.-663, Craw.-340/1. Lightly toned EF. (175)

2 3 0 . L. Julius Bursio. 85 BC. Denarius. (3.91 gms.). Head of Genius with attributes of Apollo, Mercury and Neptune right; symbol behind, anchor. Victory driving quadriga right; above, MO. Julia-5b, Syd.-728c, Craw.-352/lc. EF. (200)

226 . M. Porcius Cato. 89 BC. Denarius. (3.91 gms.). Diademed female head right. Victory seated right, holding palm and patera; ST(abilis) below chair. Porcia-6, Syd.-596a, Craw.-343/lc. Choice EF, with luster in recesses. (300)

231. P. Crepusius, C. Limetanus and L. Censorinus. 82 BC. Denarius. (3.81 gms.). Diademed and veiled bust of Venus right. Venus driving biga right, LVII above. Marcia-27, Syd.-736a, Craw.-360/1 b. Near EF, dark toning. (175)

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227 . M. Porcius Cato. 89 BC. Quinarius. (2.23 gms.). Laureate male head right. Victory seated right, holding palm and patera. S-262, Porcia-7, Syd.-597c, Craw.-343/2b. Near EF, Oat spot on edge. (175)


2 3 9 . L. Procilius. 80 BC. Serrate Denarius. (3.78 gms.). Head of Juno Sospita right, in goat's skin. Juno Sospita in biga right, snake below. S-280, Procilia-2, Syd.-772, Craw.-379/2. Near EF, somewhat off-center. (125)

L. Papius. 79 BC. Serrate Denarius. (3.85 gms.). Head of Juno Sospita in goat 's skin right. Gri f f in bounding right; for symbols cf. Craw. pl. LXVI, 114. Papia-1, Syd.-773, Craw.-384/1. Toned near EF, oval flan. (125)

2 3 6 . A. P o s t u m i u s A . f . S p . n . A lb inus . 81 BC. Serrate Denarius. (4.02 gms.). Bust of Diana right, bow and quiver over shoulder; bucranium above. Sacrificial scene; priest holds sprinkler over bull in front of altar. Postumia-7, Syd.-745, Craw.-372/1. Lightly toned EF. Scarcer type. (275)

237. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. 81 BC. Denarius. (3.93 gms.). Diademed head of Pietas right, stork to right. Elephant walking right. S-278, Caecil ia-43, Syd.-750. Craw. -374/ l . Toned good VF. (125) 2 3 3 . L. Marc ius Censor inus . 82 BC. Denarius. (3.82 gms.).

Laureate head of Apollo right. Marsyas walking left, carrying wine sack; Victory on column to right. S-273, Marcia-24, Syd.-37, Craw.-363/1 d. Superb EF, well-centered head of Apollo.

(275)

238. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. 81 BC. Denarius. (3.25 gms.). Diademed head of Pietas right, stork to right. Jug and lituus in wreath, IMPER below. Caecilia-44, Syd.-751, Craw.-374/2. Dark EF, due to mineralization of silver. (100) 2 3 4 . Q. Antonius Balbus. 83-82 BC. Serrate Denarius. (3.87

gms.). Laureate head of Jupiter right, D below. Victory with palm and wreath driving quadriga right. S-274, Antonia- la , Syd.-742, Craw.-364/lb. Darkly toned EF. (125)

2 4 0 . C . Naevius Balbus. 79 BC. Serrate Denarius. (3.67 gms.). Diademed head of Venus right. Cupid driving triga right, CLVI above. S-281, Naevia-6, Syd.-769b, Craw.-382/lb. Toned EF, flan crack; die flow on reverse. (150)

2 3 5 . Q. Antonius Balbus. 83-82 BC. Serrate Denarius. (3.90 gms.). Laureate head of Jupiter right. Victory with palm and wreath driving quadriga right; Ε below. Antonia-1, Syd.-742b, Craw.-364/ld. Iridescently toned superb EF. (300)


249 . Q. Crepereius M.f. Rocus. 72 BC. Serrate Denarius. (3.83 gms.). Draped bust of Amphitrite right, turned from viewer, squid behind, letter F before. Neptune in sea-chariot right drawn by two hippocamps; below, Q. CREPER MF/ ROCVS. Crepereia 2, Syd. 796a, Craw. 399/1 b. Lightly toned VF, rare. (400) The control-letter F on this coin is barely visible on the obverse and not visible at all on the reverse.

245 . L. Rustius. 76 BC. Denarius. (3.93 gms.). Helmeted head of Mars right. Ram right. Rustia-1, Syd.-782, Craw. -389/ l . Superb EF, reverse slightly off-center. (300)

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243 . M. Volteius M. f. 78 BC. Denarius. (3.83 gms.). Head of Hercules right, wearing lion's skin. Erymanthian boar right. Volteia-2, Syd.-775, Craw.-385/2. Good VF. (175)

2 4 7 . C n . E g n a t i u s C n . f. C n . n . M a x s u m u s . 75 BC. Denarius. (3.97 gms.). Winged bust of Cupid right, bow and quiver over shoulder. Jupiter and Libertas standing within distyle temple. Egnatia-3, Syd.-788, Craw.-391/2. Toned VF+, slightly off-center. Scarce type. (375)

2 4 8 . C. Postumius. 74 BC. Denarius. (3.72 gms.). Bust of Diana right, bow and quiver over shoulder. Hound bounding right, spear below. S-287, Postumia-9, Syd.-785, Craw.-394/la. EF, some flatness on obverse, few light scratches. (125)

244 . M. Volteius M. f. 78 BC. Denarius. (3.49 gms.). Head of Attis right, wearing wreathed helmet; symbol: hoop. Cybele riding chariot drawn by two lions, ΘΑ above. Volteia-4, Syd.-777, Craw.-385/4. VF+. (150)

242 . M. Volteius M. f. 78 BC. Denarius. (3.92 gms.). Laureate head of Jupiter right. Temple of Jupiter Capitolinus. S-282, Volteia-1, Syd.-774, Craw.-385/ l . Good VF, small planchet.

(150) Interesting architectural representation.

246 . Cn. Lentulus . 76-75 BC. Denarius. (3.84 gms.). Bust of Genius of the Roman people right, sceptre over shoulder. Terrestrial globe between sceptre and rudder. S-286, Cornelia-54, Syd.-752, Craw.-393/1 a. EF, dark iridescent toning.

(250)


2 5 7 . P. P laut ius Hypsaeus . 60 BC. Denarius. (3.95 gms.) . Laureate head of Neptune right, trident behind. C. YPSAE. COS PRIV CEPIT, Jupiter driving quadriga right, hurling thunderbolt. Plautia-11, Syd.-910, Craw.-420/la. EF/VF+, scrape across face and right field on obverse. (250)

2 5 3 . Q. P o m p o n i u s Musa . 66 BC. Denarius. (3.90 gms.). Laureate head of Apollo right, crossed flutes behind. Euterpe, Muse of Lyric Poetry, leaning on short column, holding two pipes. Pomponia-13, Syd.-815., Craw.-410/5. Near EF/EF, nice old toning. (500)

2 5 6 . L. Scribonius Libo. 62 BC. Denarius. (3.96 gms.). BON EVENT, diademed head of Bonus Eventus right. PVTEAL SCRIBON, well-head decorated with garland, lyres, and hammer. S-297, Scribonia-8a, Syd.-928, Craw.-416/la. Choice EF.

(200)

2 5 2 . C. Piso L.f. Frugi. 67 BC. Denarius. (4.11 gms.). Laureate head of Apollo right, control-mark behind. C. PISO L.F FRVG, naked horseman, palm over shoulder, galloping right; symbol above. Calpurnia 24g, Syd-850c, Craw-408/ la . Superb EF, exceptional high-relief. (300) For the collector of control-marks, they are, as per Crawford: obverse, Table XLII, die 37, and reverse, plate LXX, 86.

2 5 0 . T . Vettius Sabinus. 70 BC. Serrate Denarius. (3.86 gms.). Head of Sabine King Tatius right. Togate figure in slow biga left, IVDEX above, ear of grain to right. Vettia-2, Syd.-905, Craw.-404/1. EF, nice old cabinet toning. (400)

L. Aemil ius Lepidus Paullus. 62 BC. Denarius. (3.89 gms.). PAVLLVS LEPIDVS CONCORDIA, diademed and veiled head of Concordia right. Trophy between L. Aemilius Paullus and Macedonian King Perseus and sons. S-296, Aemilia-10, Syd.-926, Craw.-415/l . Superb EF, nice toning. (300)

2 5 4 .

2 5 1 . C. Hosidius C . f. Geta. 68 BC. Denarius. (3.81 gms.). Diademed bust of Diana right, bow and quiver over shoulder. Calydonian boar being attacked by hound. S-290, Hosidia-la, Syd.-903a, Craw.-407/2. Toned EF. (150)

2 5 5 . L. Scribonius Libo. 62 BC. Denarius. (3.88 gms.). BON EVENT, diademed head of Bonus Eventus right. PVTEAL SCRIBON, well-head decorated with garland, lyres, and hammer. S-297, Scribonia-8a, Syd.-928, Craw.-416/la. Choice EF, dark toning. (250)


2 6 3 . P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. 55 BC. Denarius. (3.50 gms.). Helmeted bust of Mars right, trophy over shoulder. MN. FONT.TR. MIL, Mn. Fonteius on horseback, thrusting spear at armed Gaul attacking disarmed soldier. Fonteia-1, Syd.-900, Craw.-429/1. Near EF, dark toning with some color. (150)

2 6 0 . L. Marc ius Phi l ippus . 56 BC. Denarius. (4.02 gms.). ANCVS, diademed head of King Ancus Marcius right, lituus behind. PHILIPPVS, AQVA (MAR), Equestrian statue on aquaduct. Marcia-28, Syd-919, Craw-425/1. Darkly toned VF+, reverse slightly off-center. (250)

258 . P. P laut ius Hypsaeus . 60 BC. Denarius. (3.87 gms.). Diademed bust of Leuconoë right. Jupiter driving quadriga right. Plautia-12, Syd.-911, Craw.-420/2a. Near EF, old dark toning.

(125)

2 6 1 . C. Memmius C .f . 56 BC. Denarius. (4.04 gms.). QVIRINVS, laureate bearded head of Quirinus right. MEMMIVS. AED. CERIALIA. PREIMVS. FECIT, Ceres seated right, holding torch and grain ears; snake in front. Memmia-9, Syd.-921, Craw.-427/2. Darkly toned near EF. (300)

259 . L. Marc ius Phi l ippus . 56 BC. Denarius. (3.84 gms.). Diademed head of Ancus Marcius right, lituus behind. Equestrian statue on five-arch aquaduct, flower below horse. S-301, Marcia-28, Syd.-919, Craw.-425/l. Superb EF. (300)

2 6 2 . Q. Cassius Longinus. 55 BC. Denarius. (3.90 gms.). Head of Genius of the Roman People right, sceptre behind. Lituus, eagle and jug on thunderbolt. Cassia-7, Syd.-916, Craw.-428/3. Toned EF. (300)


2 6 9 . L. Hostilius Saserna. 48 BC. Denarius. (3.79 gms.). Head of female Gallic captive right, carnyx (horn) behind. L. HOSTTLIVS SASERNA, Artemis facing, holding stag and spear. Hostil ia-4, Syd-953, Craw-448/3. Lightly toned near EF. Scarce. (450) Artemis represents the city of Massalia, captured, by Caesar the previous year.

2 6 6 . Q. Pompeius Rufus . 54 BC. Denarius. (3.99 gms.). Q. POMPEI. Q. F. RVFVS, curule chair between arrow and laurel branch, COS below. SVLLA. COS., curule chair between lituus and wreath, Q. POMPEI R(VF) below. Pompeia-5, Syd.-909, Craw.-434/2. Lightly toned EF. (200)

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2 6 7 . C. Coelius Caldus. 51 BC. Denarius. (3.85 gms.). C. COEL. CALDVS COS, head of earlier Caldus right; L.D on tablet behind. CALDVS .III. VIR, radiate head of Sol right, oval and round shields in fields. Coelia-4, Syd-891, Craw-437/la. Darkly toned EF, light banker's mark on cheek. Delicate engraving.

(500)

2 6 4 . P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. 55 BC. Denarius. (4.02 gms.). P. FONTEIVS. CAPITO. III. VIR. CONCORDIA, diademed and veiled head of Concordia right. T.DIDI. IMP.VIL. PVB, Villa Publica. Didia-1, Syd.-901, Craw.-429/2a. Toned VF+. Rare.

(350)

2 6 8 . M n . Ac i l ius Glabr io . 49 BC. Denar ius . (4.00 gms.) . SALVTTI, laureate bust of Salus right. MN. ACILIVS. ΙΠ. VIR. VALETV, Valetudo standing facing left, leaning on short column and holding snake. S-310, Acilia-8, Syd.-922, Craw.-442/1 a. Choice EF, light toning. (250)

2 6 5 . P. Licinius Crassus M.f . 55 BC. Denarius. (3.98 gms.). Laureate and diademed bust of Venus right. Female warrior standing before horse, armor on ground. Licinia-18, Syd.-929, Craw.-430/1. Superb EF. (400) Is Crassus making some sly comment on the contrary nature of woman with this coin; putting Venus on one side and an Amazon on the other?


2 7 0 . Albinus Bruti f. 48 BC. Denarius. (4.07 gms.). Head of Pietas right. Two hands clasping winged caduceus. Postumia-10, Syd.-942, Craw.-450/2. Darkly toned EF, planchet flaw on reverse. (250)

2 7 1 . L. Plautius Plancus. 47 BC. Denarius. (3.85 gms.). L. PLAVTIVS, facing head of Medusa, coiled snakes issuing from hair. PLANCV, Aurora leading four horses. Plautia-15a, Syd-959a, Craw-453/lb. Choice EF, nice toning. Fuller strike than usual on obverse. (500)

ROMAN IMPERATORIAL

SEXTUS POMPEY 2 7 5 . 42-40 BC. Denarius. (3.95 gms.). Struck in Sicily. MAG. PIVS.

IM(P. ITER), bare head right of Pompey the Great. Neptune standing left with right foot on prow, between the brothers Anapias and Amphinomus, each of whom carries one of their parents on his shoulders. Craw. 511/3a, Syd. 1344, RSC 17 (Pompey the Great). Toned good VF, excellent portrait, slightly off-center. (1500)

276 . 42-40 BC. Denarius. (3.80 gms.). Struck in Sicily. MAG. P(IVS. IMP. ITER), bare head of Pompey the Great right between jug and lituus. (P)RAEF CLAS.ET. ORAE. (MAR)IT.EX. S.C., Neptune standing facing left, foot on prow, between Catanean brothers. RSC 1-17 (Pompey the Great), Syd.-1344, Craw.-511/3a. Toned VF, obverse off-center. Scarce. (900)

2 7 2 . L. Plautius Plancus. 47 BC. Denarius. (3.86 gms.). Facing head of Medusa, snakes on sides of head. Aurora flying right and conducting the four horses of the Sun. Plautia 14, Syd.-959b, Craw.-453/lc. Choice toned EF, test cut on edge. (500)

2 7 3 . Mn. Cordius Rufus. 46 BC. Denarius. (3.81 gms.). Jugate heads of Dioscuroi right, wearing helmets decorated with fillets, stars above. Venus Verticordia standing facing left, holding scales and sceptre, Cupid perched on shoulder. Cordia-2b, Syd.-976a, Craw.-463/lb. Near EF. (75)

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2 7 4 . P. Claudius M. f. Turrinus. 42 BC. Denarius. (3.90 gms.). Laureate head of Apollo right, lyre behind. Diana Lucifera standing right, holding two long torches. Claudia-15, Syd.-1117, Craw.-494/23. Choice EF, lovely toning. (300)


2 8 0 . 46-45 BC. Denarius. (3.74 gms.). Diademed head of Venus right. Aeneas carrying palladium and Anchises left. RSC 1-12, Syd.-1013, Craw.-458/1. Good EF. (375)

JULIUS CAESAR 2 7 7 . 49-48 BC. Denarius. (3.90 gms.). CAESAR, elephant trampling

snake right. Simpulum, sprinkler, axe and cap. RSC 1-49, Syd.-1006, Craw.-443/1. Choice EF, nearly perfectly centered.

(450)

2 8 1 . 46 BC. Denarius. (3.95 gms.). COS. TERT. DICT. ITER, Head of Ceres right. AVGVR PONT. MA(X), simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus; letter off flan. RSC I-4(a), Syd. 1023-4. Craw.-467/1 a(b). Nice EF, light toning. Rare. (375) Struck after the battle of Thapsus, 46 BC. 2 7 8 . 49-48 BC. Denarius. (3.57 gms.). CAESAR, elephant trampling

snake right. Simpulum, sprinkler, axe and cap. RSC 1-49, Syd.-1006, Craw.-443/1. Nice EF, almost perfectly centered.

(375)

2 8 2 . 44 BC. Denarius. (3.51 gms.). Struck in early 44 BC shortly before his assassination by M. Mettius. CAESAR (DICT) QVART, his laureate head right, lituus behind. Juno Sospita in biga right, holding spear and shield, M. METT(IVS) in exergue. RSC 36, Syd. 1057, Craw. 480/2a, Alföldi 2. Nice VF, dark hoard patina, few old banker's marks, excellent early portrait of Caesar! Very Rare Type! (2500) Ex: Garrett I, Lot 959 (Not illustrated - two coins in original lot). Noted in Garrett catalogue as being very rare!

2 7 9 . 46-45 BC. Denarius. (3.88 gms.). Diademed head of Venus right. CAESAR, Aeneas carrying palladium and Anchises left. RSC 1-12, Syd.-1013,Craw.-458/1. Choice EF. (375)

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MARK ANTONY 2 8 6 . 43-42 BC. Quinarius. (1.76 gms.). Gaul. M. ANT. IMP., lituus,

jug, and raven. Victory facing right, crowning trophy. RSC I-82, S yd.-1159, Craw.-489/4. Darkly toned VF, mineralization of silver at edges. (200)

2 8 7 . 40-39 BC. Quinarius. (1.82 gms.). Mint with Octavian. III VIR RPC, diademed and veiled head of Concord right. M. ANTON C. CAESAR, two hands clasping caduceus. RSC-67a, Syd-1195, C r a w - 5 2 9 / 4 a . T o n e d EF, s l igh t ly o f f - c e n t e r . Sca rce

(700) denomination and type.

2 8 8 . 40-39 BC. Quinarius. (1.72 gms.). Mint traveling with Octavian. III. VIR. R. P. C., Small, diademed and veiled head of Concordia right. M. ANTON C. CAESAR, two hands clasping caduceus. S-427, RSC I-67a, Craw.-529/4b. Good VF, dark

(350) toning, flat strike on edge.

2 8 9 . 33 BC. Denarius. (3.57 gms.). ANTON AVG IMP ΠΙ COS DES ΠΙ ΠΙ VIR, bare head right. ANTONIVS /AVG IMP III. S-411, RSC 1-2, Syd.-1209, Craw.-542/2. Toned VF, rare. (700)

44 BC. Denarius. (3.68 gms.). Struck by M. Mettius, moneyer. CAESAR. IMP, laureate head right, lituus and simpulum behind. M. METTIVS, Venus standing facing left, holding Victory and sceptre; resting left arm on shield placed on globe. RSC 1-34, Syd.-1056, Craw.-480/3. Darkly toned near EF, slight bend in planchet, choice portrait of Caesar. Rare. (3000)

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2 8 4 . 42 BC. Denarius. (3.88 gms.). Issued by L. Mussidius T.f. Longus, moneyer. Anepigraphic, Caesar's laureate head right. L. MVSSIDIVS. LONGVS, rudder, cornucopiae on globe, caduceus and priest's hat (apex) from left to right. Craw. 494/39, Syd. 1096a, b, c; RSC 29. Toned choice EF, well-centered.

(5000)

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Cn. Domitianus L.f. Ahenobarbus 2 8 5 . Cn. Domitianus L.f. Ahenobarbus. Denarius. (3.58 gms.).

AHENOB(AR), bare head right. CN. DOMITIVS. IMP., trophy set up on prow of galley. S-392, Domitia-21, Syd.-1177, Craw.-519/2. F/VF, light toning. Rare. (400) The ultimate opportunist of antiquity, Ahenobarbus was, in succession, a follower of Pompey, Caesar, Brutus, Antony, and Augustus.


2 9 6 . 36 BC. Denarius. (3.87 gms.). IMP. CAESAR. DIVI. F.III. VIR. ITER. R.P.C., bearded bare head right. COS. ITER. ET. TER. DESIG., Temple of Divine Julius with his statue, DIVI IVL on entablature and star on pediment; altar to left. RSC 1-90, Syd.-1338, Craw.-540/2. Nice VF. (400)

MARK ANTONY & OCTAVIAN 2 9 2 . 41 BC. Denarius. (3.23 gms.). M. ANT. IMP. AVG ΙΠ. VIR.

R.P.C. M. BARBAT Q.P., bare head of Antony right. CAESAR. IMP. PONT. ΠΙ. VIR. R.P.C., bare head of Octavian right. RSC 8, Craw. 517/2. Near EF, excellent metal quality. (1250)

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2 9 3 . 41 BC. Denarius. (3.59 gms.). M ANT. IMP. AVG. m . VIR. R.P.C. M. BARBAT.Q.P. , head of Antony right. CAESAR. (IMP. PONT.) ffl.VIR.R.P.C., head of Octavian right. RSC 1-8, Craw.-517/2 . Nice Fine, dark toning, banker 's marks on obverse, off-center reverse. (150)

2 9 0 . 32-31 BC. Denarius of Legion XXI. (3.65 gms.). ANT. AVG. Ill VIR. R.P.C., praetorian galley right. Legionary eagle between two standards and LEC (sic) and XXI. RSC 58, Syd. 1244, Craw. 544/37. Lightly toned EF, some very faint scratches on both sides. (400)

2 9 4 . 41 BC. Denarius. (3.38 gms.). M. ANT. IMP. AVG. ΙΠ. VIR. R. P. C. M. RARBAT. Q. P., head of Antony right. CAESAR. IMP. PONT. ΙΠ. VIR. R. P. C., bare head right with slight beard. RSC I-8d, Craw.-517/2. EF, slightly porous surfaces. Rare legend variety!

O C T A V I A N 2 9 5 . 36 BC. Denarius. (3.92 gms.). IMP. CAESAR DIVI F. III. VIR.

ITER. R.P.C., bare head right of Octavian with beard. COS. ITER. ET. TER. DESIG, veiled figure standing facing within temple of four columns, DIVO. IVL inscribed on entablature, eight-pointed star on pediment; to left of temple, altar. Craw. 540/2, Syd. 1333, RSC 90. Toned good VF. (500) The temple depicted on the reverse of this coin may represent the temple built on the spot where the body of Caesar had been burnt, and where a temporary altar had been erected!

FULVIA. Wife of Antony. 2 9 1 . 42 BC. Quinarius. (1.64 gms.). (ΠΙ) VIR. R. P. C., winged bust

of Victory right with Fulvia's features. ANTONI IMP A XLI, lion to right. RSC 1-3, Syd.-1163, Craw.-489/6. Near VF, scarce, better metal quality than most. (200)


NERO AND AGRIPPINA JUNIOR 302 . AV Aureus. (7.62 gms.). circa 54 AD. (A)GRIPP AVG DIVI

CLAVD NERONIS CAES (MATER), heads of Nero and Agrippina, confronted. NERONI CLAVD DIVI F CAES AVG GERM IMP TRP, EX SC in laurel wreath. RIC I page 151, 1. Choice EF, superb portraits of Nero and his mother! (17,500)

AUGUSTUS. 27 BC -14 AD. 2 9 9 . Denarius. (3.72 gms.). Lugdunum. 15-13 BC. AV(GVSTVS)

DIVI. F, bare head right. IMP X, Apollo Citharoedus standing facing left, holding plectrum and lyre; ACT in exergue. RSC I-144, RIC I page 52, 171a. Darkly toned good VF, slightly off-center. (200)

ROMAN IMPERIAL

TIBERIUS. 14-37 AD. 3 0 0 . Denarius. (3.74 gms.). Ή CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS,

laureate head right. PONTIF MAXIM, female figure seated right (Livia?), holding branch in left hand and long vertical sceptre with right. RIC 30, BMC 48, RSC 16a. Nice EF. (750) An excellent example of "The Tribute Penny!"

2 9 7 . 32-29 BC. AV Aureus. (7.85 gms.). Italian mint. Anepigraphic, Bare head of Octavian right. CAESAR. DIVI. F., Octavian on horseback, galloping left. RIC 1-262 (R-2). Nice EF, very light marks scattered in fields. Rare! (8500) Ex. NFA XVI, lot 322.

301 . Tiberius. 14-37 AD. Denarius. (3.77 gms.). Lugdunum. 15-16 AD. Ή CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head right. TR POT X V n IMP VII, Tiberius in quadriga right. RSC Π-48, RIC 1-4. Choice EF, scarce type and rare this nice! (1500)

2 9 8 . 28 BC. Quinarius. (1.84 gms.). CAESAR. IMP. VII., bare head right. ASIA RECEPTA, Victory standing left on cista between two snakes. RSC 1-14, RIC 1-276. Toned near VF, marks in fields. (125)


V E S P A S I A N . 69-79 AD. 3 0 8 . Denarius. (3.48 gms.). 70-72 AD. IMP CAES VESP AVG PM,

laureate head right. PON MAX, Vesta seated left, holding simpulum. RSC 11-358, RIC Π page 19, 36. Superb Mint State.

(2250) An ideal coin for a show-case 'Twelve Caesars" collection!

3 0 5 . JE Sestertius. (23.92 gms.). Circa 64 AD. NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM PM TRP IMP PP, laureate bust right, aegis at shoulder. ANNONA AVGVSTI CERES, Annona standing left, facing right, half draped, holding cornucopiae; Ceres seated right, facing left, veiled, holding torch; chair decorated with griffin and sphynx(?); modius on garlanded altar between, foot rest and branch on ground; prow of galley in background; SC in exergue. RIC I page 161, 141. Brown near EF, lightly porous surfaces. (1500) Although the surfaces are slightly porous, the details and style of engraving are of first quality; note especially the depth of field presented on the reverse.

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3 0 6 . JE Quadrans. (2.69 gms.). 65 AD. NERO CLAV CAE AVG GER, helmet placed on column, on which leans spear and shield. PM TRP IMP PP SC, laurel branch. RIC I page 169, 317. Brown VF, some light porosity. (125)

VITELLIUS. 69 AD. 3 0 7 . Denarius. (3.43 gms.). A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P,

laureate head right. CONCORDIA Ρ R, Concordia seated left, holding patera with right hand and cradling cornucopiae with left arm. RIC 90, BMC 20, RSC 18. Lovely toned VF+, few faint scratches on both sides. (1000)

3 0 4 . Denarius. (3.41 gms.). IMP NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS, laureate head right. Salus seated left on high-backed throne, holding patera in right hand; in exergue, SALVS. RIC 67 (rare), BMC 96, RSC 318. Good VF. (700)

NERO. 54-68 AD. 3 0 3 . AV Aureus. (7.30 gms.) . 65-66 AD. N E R O . CAESAR.

AVGVSTVS, laureate head right. SALVS, Salus seated left, holding patera. RIC I page 153, 59. EF, mellow toning.

(5000)


312 . /E Sestertius. (27.49 gms.). 71 AD. IMP CAES VESPAS AVG PM TRP PP COS ΙΠ, laureate head right. Mars advancing right, holding spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder, S C to either side. RIC 447. Near EF, lovely dark green patina.

(3000)

DOMITIAN. 81-96 AD. 313 . As Caesar under Vespasian. AV Aureus. (7.20 gms.). 74-75 AD.

CAES AVG F DOMIT COS III, laureate head right. PRINCEPS IVVENTVT, Spes advancing left, holding a flower in her right hand, raising her skirt with left. RIC 233 (Vespasian). Toned superb EF. (9500) From the Boscoreale Find of 1893-94. (Revue Numismatique (Paris) 1895, pp. 574ff.)

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309 . Denarius. (3.27 gms.). 77-78 AD. CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right. IMP XIX, sow left, with three little pigs . (No wolf!). RSC 11-213, RIC II page 27, 109. Choice EF, light toning. (800) Ex. Leu 33, lot 38; NFA XX, lot 144.

310 . Denarius. (3.47 gms.). Posthumous issue by Titus circa 80-81 AD. DIVVS. AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS., laureate head right. S.C. on shield supported by two capricorns back to back, globe below. RIC 63 (Titus), BMC 129 (Titus), RSC 497. Good VF.

(450)

311 . Denarius. (3.24 gms.). 73 AD. IMP CAES VESP AVG PM COS ΠΠ CEN, laureate head right. FIDES PVBL, two hands clasping caduceus, poppies and grain ears. RSC 11-164, RIC Π page 21, 55. Toned VF, oval flan, robust portrait. Scarcer type. (250)


T R A J A N . 98-117 AD. 3 1 7 . Denarius. (3.13 gms.). 102-111 AD. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER

DAC PM TRP, laureate head right, drapery on far shoulder. COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINC, Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RSC 11-81 (this coin), RIC Il-page 252,121. Toned EF. (400)

3 1 4 . Denarius. (3.49 gms.). 92-93 AD. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TR Ρ ΧΠ, laureate head right. IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P.P.P., Minerva advancing right, holding spear in uplifted right hand and shield on left arm. RIC 171, BMC 200, RSC 280. Nice EF. (450)

HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. 3 1 8 . Denarius. (3.53 gms.). 119-122 AD. IMP CAESAR TRAI(AN

H)ADRIANVS AVG, laureate head right. PM TRP COS III, Victory flying right, holding trophy. RSC 11-1131, RIC II page 352, 101. Nicely toned EF. (400)

3 1 5 . /E As. (10.84 gms.). 84 AD. IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG GER COS X, laureate bust right, aegis at shoulder. MONETA AVGVST S C, Moneta standing facing right, holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC Π page 185, 248. Near EF, beautiful dark green patina, some very light pitting but fine style. (400)

3 1 9 . Denarius. (3.31 gms.). 119-122 AD. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate head right, drapery on far shoulder. PM TRP COS ΠΙ, Victory flying right, holding trophy. RSC II-1132, RIC II page 352, 101. Toned EF. (450) Ex. CNA VU, lot 325.

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DOMITIA. Wife of Domitian. 3 1 6 . AV Aureus. (6.92 gms.). Circa 92-93 AD. DOMITIA AVG IMP

DOMITIAN AVG GERM, draped bust right, hair in queue down back. CONCORDIA AVGVSTA, peacock standing right. RIC II page 180, 215; BMC-249 (same dies). Fine+/F, rare emperor's wife and a very desirable coin in any condition! (2500)


MARCUS AURELIUS. 161-180 AD. 325 . As Caesar. 139-161 AD. AV Aureus. (7.37 gms.). 147-148 AD.

AVRELIVS CAE SAR AVG ΡΠ F, bare-headed, draped bust right. TR POT II COS II, helmeted Minerva standing facing right, holding spear and shield. RIC III page 81, 438a. Superb EF.

(6500)

AELIUS. 136-138 AD. 3 2 2 . Denarius. (2.90 gms.). L. AELIVS CAESAR, bare head right. TR

POT COS Π, Pietas standing right before altar, raising right hand, left hand on her breast, PIE TAS across field. RIC 438, RSC 36. Toned nice VF. (600)

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3 2 1 . JE Sestertius. (24.97 gms.). 128 AD. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, bare-headed and draped bust right. COS ΙΠ PP/S-C/FORTRED, Fortuna seated left, holding rudder on globe with right hand, cradling cornucopiae with left arm. RIC Π, p.432, 707c. BMC ΓΠ, p.455, 1415. EF/VF+, dark green-brown patina, beautiful portrait! (2000) Ex: Münzen und Medaillen AG Vente Publique 61, October 7 & 8, 1982, Lot 431.

324 . JE Sestertius. (22.50 gms.). c. 140-144 AD. ANTONINVS AVG PI-VS PP TR Ρ COS in , his laureate head right. Antoninus and Marcus Aurelius seated left on curule chairs (sella castrensis) which are set on platform (platform appears to be made of bricks not normal dots), both holding paterae; to either side of platform, a lictor holding rod on shoulder and wand; in exergue, S C. RIC III, p . l l l , 628a; BMC IV, p.207, 1295. VF with corrosion spots, mottled green and brown patina, extremely rare! (750) Ex: Sammlung Franz Trau, Gilhofer & Ranschburg, May 22, 1935; Lot 1516 (plated).

ANTONINUS PIUS. 138-161 AD. 3 2 3 . AV Aureus. (7.07 gms.). 145-161 AD. ANTONINVS AVG PI VS

PP TRP COS ΠΠ, his bare head right. Roma seated left, holding palladium and spear; shield at side. RIC ΙΠ page 45, 159. Lovely EF, minute nick at edge. (5000)

320 . Quinarius. (1.32 gms.). 119-122. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate bust right, drapery on far shoulder. PM TR Ρ COS ΠΙ, winged Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm. RSC Π-1127, RIC Π; 352, 103». Toned EF, scarce. Excellent miniature portrait. (600)


3 2 7 . As Caesar . 139-161 AD. JE As. (10.82 gms.) . 154-155. AVRELIVS CAE SAR AVG ΡΠ FIL, bare head right, draped and cuirassed. TR POT Villi COS II S C, Salus standing facing left, holding patera up to snake coiled around altar. RIC III; 184, 1324. EF, beautiful emerald green patina, somewhat rough surfaces. (500)

3 2 9 . Denarius. (3.13 gms.) . 163-164 AD. ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS, laureate head right. PM TRP XVÏÏI IMP Π COS ΙΠ ARMEN, dejected Armenia seated before Roman vexillum and shield. RSC II-7, RIC ΠΙ page 219, 81. Toned good VF.

(150) Commemorates the first military campaign of Aurelius' reign; against Persia through Armenia. 3 2 6 . As Caesar. 139-161 AD. Denarius. (3.18 gms.). 140-144 AD.

AVRELIVS CAE SAR AVG ΡΠ F COS, bare head right. (PI)ETAS AVG, knife, sprinkler, jug, lituus and simpulum. RSC Π-451, RIC ΠΙ page 79, 424a (Antoninus). Superb toned EF. (450) A magnificent portrait of the young Aurelius, of the finest style of Roman sculptural art.

3 3 0 . Denarius. (2.55 gms.). Hybrid. M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, laureate head right. CONSECRATIO, eagle standing right, facing left, perched on garlanded altar. Darkly toned VF+. Rare and unpublished! (800) A hybrid of an obverse used from 166-169 AD., cf. RIC III page 224ff., and a Consecratio reverse, either Antoninus or Aurelius. Unusual!

JE Sestertius. (25.53 gms.). 161-162 AD. IMP CAES M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG PM, laureate head right. CONCORD AVGVSTOR TRP XVI COS III SC, Aurelius and Verus standing, togate, facing each other and clasping hands. RIC III page 279, 826. Nice EF, smooth brown patina with lighter highlights. Scarce type and a very attractive coin! (2500)

3 3 1 .

3 2 8 . AV Aureus. (7.37 gms.). 168 AD. M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, laureate head right. TRP XXII IMP V COS ΠΙ,Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. RIC III page 228, 194. Superb EF. (5500)


L U C I U S V E R U S . 161-169 AD. 334 . Denarius. (3.32 gms.). 161-162 AD. IMP L AVREL VERVS

AVG, bare head right. PROV DEOR TRP Π COS Π, Providentia standing facing left, holding globe and cornucopiae. RSC II-155, RIC III page 253, 482. Choice toned EF. (500)

332 . JE Sestertius. (22.61 gms.). Posthumous consecration issue by Commodus. DIVVS M. ANTONINVS PIVS, bare head right. CONSECRATIO S.C., eagle flying right, holding thunderbolt in talons; bearing Aurelius aloft on his back who holds sceptre with left hand, his right hand uplifted. RIC 660 (Rare), Cohen 94. Nice EF, dark green-brown patina, fields lightly smoothed.

(2000)

335 . Denarius. (3.55 gms.). 166. L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, laureate head right. TR Ρ VI IMP ΠΙΙ COS Π, Pax standing facing left, holding olive branch and cornucopiae; PAX in exergue. RSC-, RIC III; 259, 561. Lightly toned EF/VF+. (300)

JE Sestertius. (21.73 gms.). 165-166 AD. L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, laureate head right. TR POT VI IMP ΙΠ COS Π, bound Parthian prisoner seated before trophy, shield to right. RIC III page 327, 1440ff. VF+, attractive chocolate brown patina, fields lightly smoothed. (1100)

ANNIUS VERUS. Son of Marcus Aurelius. 333. 162-169 AD. JE Quadrans. (4.68 gms.). Anepigraphic, head of

young boy wearing wreath of corn in hair and around neck, representing Summer (aestas). S C within corn-wreath. Cohen 31, RIC 34 (Anonymous Quadranti), J. Van Heesch - "Une représentation remarquable des quattre saisons sur semisses de l'Epoque antoninienne" (Sudia Paulo Naster Oblata I, Leuven 1982, pp.193-197) pl. 25, 7. EF, dark green patina, few corrosion spots and patina flaking in places but overall an attractive piece, very rare. (1000)

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C A R A C A L L A . 198-217 AD. 3 4 2 . Denarius. (3.35 gms.). 213-217. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG

GERM, laureate head right. VENVS VICTRIX, Venus standing, head turned left; holds Victory and sceptre, resting arm on shield. RSC ΙΠ-606, RIC IV pt . l , page 259, 311b. Choice EF.

(200)

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SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS. 193-211 AD. 3 3 9 . Denarius. (3.40 gms.). Laodicea. 198-202. L. SEPT SEV AVG

IMP XI PART MAX, laureate and bearded head right. MONETA AVGG, Moneta seated left, holding scales and cornucopiae. RSC III-345, RIC IV pt. I, page 160, 510a. Toned near EF, scarce.

(150)

3 4 1 . JE Sestertius. (30.17 gms.). Circa 211-217 AD. IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG, draped bust right. MAT AVGG MAT SEN M PATR SC, Julia enthroned left, holding branch and sceptre; back of throne decorated with lions on pedestals. RIC IV pt.l page 310, 588 (Caracalla). Choice EF on a large, medallic flan; choice dark green patina. Rare! (6000)

CLODIUS ALBINUS. 195-197 AD. 338 . As Caesar under Septimius Severus. 193-195 AD. Denarius.

(2.86 gms.). Rome. D CL SEPT AL BIN CAES, his bare head right. PROVID AVG COS, Providentia standing half- lef t , holding wand in right hand over globe at her feet, sceptre in left hand. RIC lc, BMC 41/42, RSC 55. Good VF, obverse legend weakly struck from 3 to 5 o'clock. (750)

JULIA DOMNA. Wife of Septimius Severus. 3 4 0 . Antoninianus. (4.93 gms.). IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG, draped and

d iademed bust r ight, crescent behind shoulders . LVNA LVCIFERA, Luna, with crescent and cloak floating around head, standing in biga left. RIC 379a (Caracalla), RSC 106.Lovely toned EF; some scattered, light verdigris on reverse. (250)

P E S C E N N I U S NIGER. 193-194 AD. 3 3 7 . Denarius. (2.91 gms.). Antioch. IMP CAES PESC NIGER IVST

AVG, laureate head right. VIRTV Ή AVG, Virtus walking right, holding spear and shield. Hybrid; RIC IV pt. 1, page 38, 94 obverse, 93 reverse. VF, dark toning, light porosity. Very rare!

(1500)


346 . Denarius. (2.97 gms.). IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right. IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing facing, head left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre; small figure of Emperor at feet. RSC 111-37, RIC IV, pt.2.; 10, 76. Lightly toned EF, nice example of younger portait of Macrinus. (350)

GETA. 209-212 AD. 3 4 3 . As Caesar. 198-209 AD. Denarius. (3.62 gms.). 199-202 AD. Ρ

SEPT GETA CAES PONT, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right. SECVRIT IMPERII, Securitas enthroned left, holding globe in right hand and resting left arm on side of throne. RIC 20b, RSC 183a. Lightly toned EF. An attractive example!

(250)

ELAGABALUS. 218-222 AD. 347 . Denarius. (3.16 gms.). c. 220-222 AD. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS

AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. PM TR Ρ ΕΠΙ COS ΠΙ PP, Victory advancing left, holding open wreath or garland in her hands, a small shield to either side of her skirt; in upper left field, star. RIC 45, BMC 254, RSC 194a. Choice EF.

(250)

3 4 4 . Denarius. (3.24 gms.). Ρ SEPT GETA PIVS AVG BRIT, laureate head right. TR Ρ ΠΙ COS Π PP, Felicitas standing facing left, holding comucopiae and long caduceus. RSC III-198, RIC IV pt. l , page 325, 80. Nice EF. (150)

Denarius. (3.10 gms.). c. 220-222 AD. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate and draped bust right. SECVRITAS SAECVLI, Securitas seated right, holding sceptre. RSC 111-271, RIC IV pt.2, page 38, 145. Lightly toned EF. (150)

MACRINUS. 217-218 AD. 345 . Denarius. (3.46 gms.). IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG,

laureate and cuirassed bust right. PONTIF MAX TRP COS PP, Felicitas standing facing left, holding caduceus on staff and comucopiae. RSC 111-65, RIC IV pt.2 page 7, 21. Choice EF.

(500) Ex. NFA XVIII, lot 517.

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3 5 4 . Antoninianus. (4.55 gms.). IMP CAES PVPIEN MAXIMVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. CARITAS MVTVA AVGG, clasped hands. RSC III-3, RIC IV pt. 2, page 174, 10b. Darkly toned EF. (900) This type cites the mutual respect the joint emperors had for each other; reportedly they despised one another though!

3 5 1 . Denarius. (3.15 gms.). 237 AD. MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. PM TRP III COS PP, emperor standing facing left, holding long sceptre; standards to either side. RSC 111-64, RIC IV pt.2, page 139, 5. Lightly toned EF. (250)

GORDIAN I Africanus. March-April 238 AD. 3 5 2 . Denarius. (2.54 gms.). IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG,

laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. PM TRP COS PP, emperor standing facing left, holding branch and sceptre. RSC ΠΙ-2, RIC IV pt. 2 page 160, 2. Toned VF+. Rare. (3000)

SEVERUS A L E X A N D E R . 222-235 AD. 3 4 9 . /E Sestertius. (25.82 gms.). 222-231 AD. IMP CAES M AVR

SEV ALEXANDER AVG, laureate and draped bust right. FIDES MILITVM S C, Fides standing facing left, holding two military standards. RIC IV pt.2 page 114, 552. VF+/VF, nice green-brown patina, some light verdigris on reverse. (300)

PUPIENUS. April-June 238 AD. 3 5 3 . Denarius. (2.88 gms.). IMP C M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG,

laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated left, holding patera and double cornucopiae. RSC III-6, RIC IV pt.2; 173, 1. Lightly toned EF. (650)

M A X I M I N U S I. 235-238 AD. 3 5 0 . Denarius. (2.98 gms.). 235-236. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG,

laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. SALVS AVGVSTI, Salus seated left, one arm on chair, other feeding snake rising from altar. RSC III-85a, RIC IV pt.2, page 141, 14. Superb EF with original toning and small flecks of verdigris which do not detract from this state of preservation. (250)


SALONINUS. 259 AD. 360 . As Caesar . 255-259 AD. Antonin ianus . (2.73 gms.) .

Lugdunum. SALON VALERIANVS CAES, radiate and draped bust right. PIETAS AVG, lituus, knife, vase, simpulum and sprinkler. RSC IV-41, RIC V pt . l , page 124, 9. Lightly toned VF+, excellent portrait on a large flan. (225)

PHILIP II. 246-249 AD. 357 . Antoninianus. (4.26 gms.). Ant ioch . 249 AD. IMP M IVL

PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. PM TRP VI COS PP, Felicitas standing facing left, holding long caduceus and cornucopiae. RSC IV-38, RIC IV pt. 3, page 98, 235. Choice EF/VF+. (125)

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HOSTILIAN. 251 AD. 358 . As Caesar. 250 AD. Antoninianus. (4.67 gms.). C VALENS

HOSTIL MES QVINTVS Ν C , radiate and draped bust right. MARTI PROPVGNATORI, Mars advancing right with spear and shield, cape billowing out behind. RSC IV-15, RIC IV pt.3, page 144, 177b. EF/VF+, nice portrait, some very light porosity. (350)

GORDIAN III. 238-244 AD. 355 . Antoninianus. (4.15 gms.). 241-243. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS

FEL AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. PM TR Ρ V COS Π PP, Gordian in military dress standing right, holding transverse spear and globe in out-stretched hand. RSC IV-266, RIC IV pt.3, page 25, 93. Nice EF. (100)

AEMILIAN. 253 AD. 3 5 9 . /E Sestertius. (15.06 gms.). IMP AEMILIAN(VS PIVS) FEL

AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r ight. SPES (PVBL)ICA, Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising skirt. RIC IV pt. 4, page 199, 39. EF/VF, dark brown patina with patches of verdigris. This coin would benefit greatly from some judicious cleaning! (1000)

PHILIP I. 244-249 AD. 356 . Antoninianus. (3.36 gms.). 247-249. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG,

laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. FIDES EXERCITVS, four military standards,the third with legionary eagle. RSC IV-50, RIC IV pt.3, page 75, 62. Nice EF. (100)


3 6 6 . JE Quinarius. (2.88 gms.). Camulodunum. IMP C ALLECTVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right. LA(E)nTIA AVG, galley right with four rowers and five oars; in exergue, QC. RIC V pt.2, p. 569, 126. Near EF, dark green patina, some light porosity, rare. (400)

AURELIAN. 270-275 AD. 3 6 3 . Antoninianus. (4.07 gms.). S i sc ia . IMP C AVRELIANVS

AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right. ORIENS AVG, Sol advancing left , holding whip; two bound captives at feet; S/XXIP. RIC V pt. I page 293, 255. Superb EF, full silvering.

(225) An extraordinary long-necked portrait.

CARAUSIUS. 287-293 AD. 3 6 4 . JE Antoninianus. (5.50 gms.). IMP CARAVSIVS PF AVG,

laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. PAX AVG, Pax standing half-left, holding olive-branch in uplifted right hand and leaning on vertical sceptre with left. RIC 880 (Unattributed mint) . Near EF, beaut i ful dark green patina with black highlights. Exceptional for issue! (500)

LAELIANUS. 268 AD. 3 6 1 . JE Anton in ianus . (3.16 gms.) . M o g u n t i a c u m . IMP C

LAELIANVS PF AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right. VICTORIA AVG, Victory running right, holding wreath and palm. RIC V pt.2 page 373, 9. Nice EF, chocolate brown surfaces, unusually well-struck reverse. (1750)

ALLECTUS. 293-296 AD. 3 6 5 . JE Quinarius. (3.24 gms.). L o n d o n . IMP C ALLECTVS PF

AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right. VIRTVS AVG, galley left; Q L in exergue. RIC V pt. 2, page 563, 55. Near EF, dark green patina. (400)

TETRICUS II Caesar. 270-273 AD. 3 6 2 . JE Antoninianus. (2.53 gms.). (C PIV ESV) TETRICVS CAES,

radiate and draped bust right. (SPES PV)BLICA, Spes advancing left. RIC V pt. 2, page 424, 272. Brown VF, 180° rotated double-strike. (50)


Constantinian Commemorat ive. 330-335 AD. JE 3. (2.55 gms.). Nicomedia . CONSTAN TINOPOLI, helmeted bust of Constantinopolis left. Victory left on prow, holding sceptre and shield; ···/ SMNA. RIC VII, page 634, 196var.; LRBC I-1121var. Superb EF, dark brown surfaces. (85)

369 . JE 3. (1.93 gms.). A n t i o c h . 324-325 AD. Anepigraphic, laureate head right. CONSTAN /TINVS/ AVG, wreath/ S M A N T I 7 - . RIC VII, page 687, 57 (R-3), LRBC 1-1321. EF, glossy brown surfaces, light porosity. (200)

370 . Constantinian Commemorat ive . 330-335 AD. JE 3. (2.62 gms.). Rome. Circa 330 AD. VRBS ROMA, helmeted bust of Roma left. Wolf and twins, two stars above; RFQ. RIC VII, page 336, 331; LRBC 1-535. Choice EF, chocolate brown surfaces.

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MAXIMINUS II. 309-313 AD. 367 . JE Follis. (5.55 gms.). Ant ioch . 312 AD. IMP C GAL VAL

MAXIMENVS PF AVG, laureate head right. SOLI IN VICTO, draped f igure of Sol standing facing left, holding bust of Serapis; S/*/ANT. RIC VI, page 644, 167b. Choice EF, head of Sol not struck up, traces of silvering. (125)

3 7 1 . Constant inian Commemorat ive . 330-335 AD. JE 3. (2.62 gms.). N i c o m e d i a . VRBS ROMA, helmeted bust of Roma left. Wolf and twins, two stars above; ···/ SMNE. RIC VII, page 634, 195; LRBC 1-1120. Superb EF, chocolate brown surfaces, rare sub-variety with pellets. (80) CONSTANTINE I. 307-337 AD.

368 . JE 3. (3.01 gms.). Rome. Circa 313 AD. IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. MART CO NSERVATORI, Mars in military attire standing facing right, holding spear and shield; R/F/RP. RIC VII, page 296, 6 (R-3). EF, scarce, glossy brown surfaces. (100)


CRISPUS Caesar. 317-326 AD. 3 7 6 . JE 3. (3.22 gms.). Tr ier . 317 AD. FL IVL CRISPVS NOB

CAES, small laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. PRINCIPI. IVVENTVTIS, prince standing facing right, holding spear and globus; T /F / -ATR. RIC VII, page 175, 141 (R׳ l ) . EF, dark brown surfaces, light porosity. Rare type. (75)

DELMATIUS Caesar. 335-337 AD. 3 7 7 . JE 3. (1.87 gms.). Siscia. 337 AD. FL DELMATTVS NOB C,

laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. GLOR IA EXERC ITVS, two soldiers standing, confronted, one standard between; ESIS*. RIC VII, page 460, 266var. (off. E); LRBC 1-764. Superb EF,

(150) glossy brown surfaces, rare.

CONSTANTINE II. 337-340 AD. 3 7 8 . As Caesar. 317-337 AD. JE 3. (2.90 gms.). A l e x a n d r i a . 329-

330 AD. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left. PROVIDEN ΤΊΑΕ CAESS, camp-gate, star above; wreath/I/SMAL·. RIC VII, page 711, 55 (R-4); LRBC I-1425. Choice EF, light brown patina with traces of silvering.

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3 7 3 . Constant in ian Commemora t ive . 330-337 AD. JE 3. (3.47 gms.). Ant ioch . CONSTAN TINOPOLIS, helmeted bust of Constantinopolis left. Victory standing left on prow, holding sceptre and shield; SMANI. RIC VII, page 693, 92,114; LRBC 1-1360, 1369. Choice EF, glossy brown surfaces. (75)

FAUSTA. Wife of Constantine I. 3 7 4 . JE 3. (2.71 gms.). Circa 326 AD. Trier. FLAV MAX FAVSTA

AVG, draped bust right. SPES REIPVBLICAE, Spes standing facing left, holding two children; in exergue PTR, crescent, dot. RIC VII, page 209, 484; LRBC 1-26. Choice EF, black patina.

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HELENA. Mother of Constantine I. 3 7 5 . JE 3. (2.83 gms.). Thessalonica. 318-319 AD. HELE ΝΑ Ν F,

draped bust right. Eight-pointed star in wreath. RIC VII, page 503, 50. Superb EF, superb dark green patina. Extremely rare, the first of this type we have handled! (1000)

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GRATIAN. 367-383 AD. 382 . Siliqua. (1.91 gms.). Trier. 378-383. DN GRATIA-NVS PF

AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. VIRTVS RO-MANORVM, Roma seated facing, head left, holding globe and spear, TRPS in exergue. RSC V-56a, RIC IX, page 25, 58a. VF+.

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CONSTANTIUS II. 337-361 AD. 3 7 9 . Reduced Siliqua. (2.00 gms.). Aries. 355-360. DN CONSTAN-

TTVS PF AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. VOTIS/ XXX/ MVLTIS/ XXXX in wreath, PCON in exergue. RSC V-342, 3r; RIC VIII, page 224, 261. EF. (200)

THEODOSIUS II. 402-450 AD. 384 . AV Solidus. (4.49 gms.). DN THEODOSIVS PF AVG, helmeted

and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters right, holding spear over right shoulder and shield in left hand. VOT XXX MVLT XXXXB, Constantinopolis seated left, holding globus cruciger in right hand and sceptre in left; below exergual line, CONOB. Ratto 171, Berk 9. Lightly toned EF. (500)

MAGNENTIUS. 350-353 AD. 3 8 1 . JE Centenionalis. (5.51 gms.). Trier. IM CAE MAGN-ENTIVS

AVG, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right; behind bust, A. FEL TEMP REPARA(T)IO, Emperor in military dress standing left on galley, holding Victory in right hand and labarum with left. Victory sits in the stern and steers; in lower left field, A; in exergue, TRP. RIC VIII, p. 157, 260. Nice VF+, chocolate brown patina. (150)

CONSTANTINE III. 407-411 AD. 3 8 3 . Siliqua. (1.69 gms.). Aries. DN CONSTANTTNVS PF AVG,

diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. VICTORIA AAVGGG, Roma enthroned left, holding Victory in right hand and inverted spear with left; in exergue, SMAR. RIC Hunter -, RSC 4dvar. (reverse legend - AAVGGG instead of AAVGG). Lightly toned EF, rare. (900)

3 8 0 . JE 3. (1.92 gms.). Siscia. 337-341 AD. CONSTANT! VS PF AVG, draped and cuirassed bust right, laurel wreath with rosettes on head. GLOR IA EXERC ITVS, two soldiers standing facing, heads confronted, military standard with Chi-Rho between; GSIS in exergue. RIC VIII page 355, 86; LRBC I- 780. Superb EF, glossy brown patina. (75)


BYZANTINE

AV Semissis . (2.24 gms.) . R a v e n n a . 542-552 AD. DN IVSTINI ANVS PP AAC, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. VICTORIA AVCCC, winged Victory seated right, inscribing shield; Chi-Rho to right; CONOB in exergue. SB-328F (Sicily), MIB 1-39. Near EF, some weakness on edge. Scarce denomination from a Western mint. (500)

JULIUS NEPOS. 474-475 AD. 3 8 6 . Issued in the name of Zeno. AV Tremissis. (1.45 gms.). Rome.

DN ZENO Ρ ER PF AVG, diademed and draped bust right. Cross in wreath; COMOB in exergue. Lacam pi. 45, 144 (same obverse die). Good VF, very rare. (1250) A small issue of gold coins was struck at Italian mints in the ~ name of Zeno, the Emperor at Constantinople, after he deposed Glycerius and placed his own relative, Nepos, on the western throne in June 474 AD. See Lacam - La Fin De L'Empire Romain Et Le Monnayage Or En Italie, Vol. II, p. 692.

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JUSTIN I. 518-527 AD. 3 8 7 . AV Solidus. (4.33 gms.). DN IVSTINVS PP AVG, helmeted and

cuirassed bust facing three-quarters right, holding spear over shoulder and shield. VICTORIA AVGGGS, Angel standing facing, holding long cross with right hand and globus cruciger in left; in lower right field, star; below exergual line, CONOB. SB. 56, MIB 3, Berk 38. Good VF. (300)

JUSTINIAN I. 527-565 AD. 3 8 8 . AV Solidus. (4.32 gms.). DN IVSTINI ANVS PP AVG, helmeted

and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger in right hand and shield with left. VICTORIA AVGGGS, Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by chi-rho with right hand and globus cruciger in left; in lower right field, star; below exergual line, CONOB. SB. 140, MIB 7, Berk 44. EF. (325)

ANTHEMIUS. 467-472 AD. 3 8 5 . AV Solidus. (4.46 gms.). Rome. DN ANTHE MIVS PF AVG,

helmeted and draped facing bust, head turned slightly to right; spear over right shoulder. SALVS R EIP VBLICAE, Leo and Anthemius standing facing, holding spears at sides and a globus cruciger between them; ROMA monogram and dot beneath; COMOB in exergue. Hunter V page 462, 2var.; Lacam I pl.CXIII, 6 (same dies). Choice EF, some die rust. (5250) A minor curiosity, that the ROMA monogram appears to have been deliberately defaced in the die.


HERACLIUS. 610-641 AD. 3 9 2 . Hexagram. (6.60 gms.). Circa 625-629 AD. dDNN hERACLIuS

Τ hERA CONST PA, Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine crowned, enthroned facing, each holding globus cruciger; cross between. dEVS AdluTA ROMANIS, cross and globe on three steps; Κ to right. SB-798, DOC II pt.l page 272, 64var. Toned VF, faces sharp; die rust, graffiti in reverse fields. (275)

3 9 3 . Half Siliqua. (0.59 gms.). C a r t h a g e . D HERAC LIO PP A, crowned and draped bust facing. Heraclius Constantine and Martina crowned, facing busts, cross between. SB-871, DOC II pt . l , page 349, 233. Lightly toned EF. (300)

CONSTANS II. 641-668 AD. 394 . AV Solidus. (4.49 gms.). C o n s t a n t i n o p l e . 4th officina.

654-659. DN CONSTANTINuS C CONSTAN, Constans and Constantine IV crowned, facing. VICTORIA AVGu Δ, cross potent on three steps. SB-959, MIB-26, DOC-25d. EF.

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390 . fc Follis. (21.16 gms.) . N i c o m e d i a . 538/539 AD. DN IVSTTNI-ANVS PP AVG, crowned and armored facing bust, holding globus cruciger in right hand; cross in right field. Large M, cross above; A/N/N/O to left, XII to right; A/ NIK below. SB-201, DOC 1-116a. Red and brown good VF, some porosity on edges. (250) A good example of the immense follis issued the first year of Justinian's reform.

JUSTIN II. 565-578 AD. 391 . AV Solidus. (4.48 gms.). DN IVSTINVS PP AVI, helmeted and

cuirassed bust facing with short beard, holding globe surmounted by Victory in right hand and shield with left, V ic to ry is c r o w n i n g Jus t in . V I C T O R I A A V G G G A , Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, holding spear with right hand and globus cruciger in left; below exergual line, CONOB. SB. 344, MIB 4, Berk 59. Nice EF. (450)

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M I C H A E L VII. 1071-1078 AD. 4 0 1 . Michael VII. 1071-1078 AD. Mil iares ion. (2.25 gms.) .

ENTWTW ΝΙΚΑ TE MIXAHL S ΜΑΡΙΑ, facing crowned busts of Michael and Maria at sides of large cross crosslet on three steps, pellet and crescent on shaft. -+- MIXAHL/KAI MAPIA/TIICTOI RA/CILEIC PW/MAIWN -·-; triple borders. SB-1874, DOC III pt. 2 page 811, 6a.2. Good VF, scarce. (375)

BASIL I, the Macedonian. 867-886 AD. 3 9 7 . Miliaresion. (3.24 gms.). IhSuS XRISZuS nICA, cross potent

on three steps, globe beneath. +bASI/LIOS CE/COnSZAn/ZIn' PISZV/bASILIS/ROMEO', triple border, four pellets on first border. SB-1708, DOC III pt.I page 491, 7. Sharp EF, clipped as almost all are. (250)

C O N S T A N T I N E X. 1059-1067 AD. 4 0 0 . AV His tamenon Nomisma . (4.36 gms.) . Ihs XIS REX

REGNANTnIM, nimbate figure of Christ facing, seated on throne, holding Gospels . + K W N RACI (O AOVKAC), Constant ine standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger. SB-1847, Berk-315. VF+. (225)

CONSTANTINE IV. 668-685 AD. 3 9 5 . AV Solidus. (4.44 gms.). 681-685. C o n s t a n t i n o p l e . Ninth

officina. Ρ CONST ANVS PPA (some blundering), three-quarter bust facing, head turned to right, wearing crested helmet with diadem and ornate cuirass; holding spear over shoulder and shield in front. VICTOR A AVGU Θ A (very blundered), cross potent on three steps: CONOB in exergue. MIB-11, DOC-15d, SB-1158. Superb EF. Scarce! (1200) Ex. NFA XVIII, lot 838.

BASIL II, Bulgaroktonos. 976-1025 AD. 3 9 8 . Miliaresion. (2.27 gms.). 977-989 AD. EnTOVTW nICA Τ

bASILEI C CWnST, facing crowned busts of Basil and Constantine VIII at sides of cross crosslet with X, crescent and pellet on shaft , set on globus on four steps. +bASIL' /C C W n S T A n ' / n O R F V R O G ' / n i S T O I bAS'/PWMAIW', ornaments at top and bottom; triple borders. SB-1810, DOC ΕΠ, pt.2 page 628, 17a. Toned good VF, clipped. (225)

C O N S T A N T I N E IX. 1042-1055 AD. 3 9 9 . AV His tamenon Nomisma. (4.33 gms.) . +IhS XIS REX

REGNANTInm, facing nimbate bust of Christ, wearing pallium and colobium, holding Gospels. +CwNS ATA bASILeuS Rm, crowned bust facing, wearing loros and holding long cross and globus cruciger. SB-1830, Berk-303. EF. (300)

LEO V, the Armenian. 813-820 AD. 3 9 6 . Miliaresion. (2.08 gms.). IhSuS XRISTuS nICA, cross potent

on three steps. +LEOn/ SCOnSTAn/TInE EC O E u / b A S I L I S RO/MAIOn. SB-1628, DOC ΙΠ pt.2 page 377,4. Darkly toned VF, clipped, old scratches on obverse. (175)

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