Auction 44

Greek, Roman, Byzantine & World Coins 20 April 2018

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Greek World and Ancient Near East Central Italy & Etruria

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1

1

Uncertain mint, Cast Sextans, 3rd century BC; AE (g 48,18; mm 37; h 12); Anchor; two pellets across field, Rv. Trident; two pellets across field. HNItaly 377; ICC 297 (this coin).

Very rare. Green patina and extremely fine.

1.200

Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 5 (1992), lot 242.

2

Tuder or Volsinii, Cast Sextans, 3rd century BC; AE (g 29,66; mm 33); Club, Rv. Two pellets. HNItaly 54; ICC 199.

Dark green patina, high relief, extremely fine.

3

3

150

5

4

Luca (?), 10 units, 3rd century BC; AR (g 4,34; mm 17; h -); Hippocamp r.; above, dolphin r. and CC; below, dolphin r., Rv. Blank. HNItaly 98; Vecchi 8.12 (this coin).

Extremely rare, toned and extremely fine.

1.500

Ex Artemide Aste, 23th February 2004, lot 12.

4

5

Populonia, 20 units, 3rd century BC; AR (g 8,27; mm 20; h -); Gorgoneion; below, X:X, Rv. Poplv (?). HNItaly 142; Vecchi 37.21 (same dies).

Rare. Cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

500

Uncertain mint, Bronze, 3rd century BC; AE (g 2,31; mm 15; h 2); Laureate head of Apollo r., quiver over shoulder; below chin, etruscan C; Rv. Owl standing r., head facing; on r., etruscan C. HNItaly 74.

Very rare. Green patina, good very fine.

200

Campania 7 1,5:1

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6

7

1,5:1

Cales, Bronze, ca. 265-240 BC; AE (g 6,91; mm 21; h 7); Helmeted head of Athena l., Rv. CALENO, Cock standing r.; star to upper l. HNItaly 435.

Untouched glossy dark green patina, extremely fine.

250

Allifae, Obol, ca. 325-275 BC; AR (g 0,81; mm 9; h 6); Laureate head of Apollo r.; around, three dolphins, Rv. ARRIBANON, Scylla swimming r., holding sepia and fish; below, mussel. HNItaly 460.

Very rare, centered and extremely fine.

350

9

10

8 1,5:1

1,5:1 9

1,5:1

9

1,5:1

1,5:1

8

Cumae, Hemiobol, ca. 475-470 BC; AV (g 0,30; mm 6; h 9); Corinthian helmet l., Rv. Mussel; around, KV - MAION. HNItaly 512 var (reverse legend); Rutter 5 var (same).

Of the highest rarity, unpublished variant, extremely fine.

2.500

Ex MĂźnzen & Medaillen AG Basel, Auction 44 (1971), lot 3.

9

10

Hyrietes or Hyrianoi, Didrachm, ca. 405-385 BC; AR (g 7,48; mm 22; h 9) ; Head of Athena l., wearing Attic crested helmet decorated with olive wreath and owl, Rv. YPINA (retrograde in Oscan), man headed bull standing r.

HNItaly 539.

Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Old cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

800

Phistelia, Obol, ca. 325-275 BC; AR (g 0,57; mm 10; h 11); Youth male head facing, Rv. fistlvis (in Oscan), corngrain between mussel and dolphin. HNItaly 613.

Well centered and good extremely fine.

150

Apulia

12 11

11

12

Luceria, Cast Quadrunx, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 34,77; mm 28); Thunderbolt, Rv. Club; above, four pellets; below, L. HNItaly 671.

Rare. Untouched green patina, high relief, extremely fine.

350

Tarentum, Nomos, ca. 480-470 BC; AR (g 8,03; mm 19; h 12); Dolphin rider r.; behind, TIXIY (retrograde); below, shell, Rv. Wheel with four spokes. HNItaly 833; Vlasto 80.

Lightly toned and good very fine.

350

14

13

13

14

Tarentum, Nomos, ca. 332-302 BC; AR (g 7,94; mm 20; h 10); Warrior on horseback r., holding shield and two spears, preparing to cast a third; below, \I, Rv. Dolphin rider l., holding kantharos and trident; on r., eagle standing l.; on l., \IRIY; below, waves. HNItaly 933; Vlasto 566.

Lightly toned and good extremely fine.

150

Tarentum, Nomos, ca. 332-302 BC; AR (g 7,77; mm 19; h 5); Warrior on horseback r., holding shield and two spears, preparing to cast a third; below, 6AI, Rv. Dolphin rider l., holding trident over shoulder and shield decorated with hippocamp; on l., \I; below, murex shell. HNItaly 935; Vlasto 596.

Lightly toned, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

130

10

15

15

16

17

16

Tarentum, Nomos, ca. 332-302 BC; AR (g 7,87; mm 21; h 8); Warrior on horseback r., holding shield and two spears, preparing to cast a third; behind, U; below, API, Rv. TAPAY, Dolphin rider l., holding kantharos and rudder; below, KR. HNItaly 939; Vlasto 647.

Lightly toned, minor peeling on reverse, about extremely fine.

120

Tarentum, Nomos, ca. 302-280 BC; AR (g 7,81; mm 21; h 8); Warrior on horseback r., holding shield and two spears, preparing to cast a third; on l., YI; below, RYK1N, Rv. Dolphin rider l., holding dolphin. HN Italy 967; Vlasto 695.

Lightly toned, high relief, good extremely fine.

150

Tarentum, Nomos, ca. 280-272 BC; AR (g 6,14; mm 21; h 3); Youth riding and crowning horse r.; behind, AP in monogram; below, 6AMYROY, Rv. Dolphin rider l., holding cornucopia, trident and shield adorned with hippocamp; below, TAPAY. HNItaly 1008; Vlasto 750.

Toned and about extremely fine.

120

19

20

Tarentum, Nomos, ca. 272-240 BC; AR (g 6,20; mm 21; h 2); Youth riding and crowning horse l.; above, YY; below, RYKI / NOY, Rv. TAPAY, dolphin rider l., wearing chlamys and hurling trident; on r., owl. HNItaly 1025; Vlasto 836.

Lightly toned, large flan, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

250

Tarentum, Nomos, ca. 272-240 BC; AR (g 6,30; mm 18; h 3); Youth riding and crowning horse l.; above, YY; below, RYKI / NOY, Rv. TAPAY, dolphin rider l., wearing chlamys and hurling trident; on r., owl. HNItaly 1025; Vlasto 836.

Old cabinet tone, minor scratch on obverse, anyway good extremely fine.

200

Tarentum, Nomos, ca. 272-240 BC; AR (g 6,19; mm 18; h 9); Youth riding and crowning horse l.; above, YY; below, RYKI / NOY, Rv. TAPAY, dolphin rider l., wearing chlamys and hurling trident; on r., owl. HNItaly 1025; Vlasto 836.

Cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

160

22

21

21

22

20

19

18

18

17

Tarentum, Nomos, ca. 272-240 BC; AR (g 6,20; mm 19; h 3); Youth riding and crowning horse l.; above, YY; below, RYKI / NOY, Rv. TAPAY, dolphin rider l., wearing chlamys and hurling trident; on r., owl. HNItaly 1025; Vlasto 836.

Iridescent tone, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

100

Tarentum, Nomos, ca. 272-240 BC; AR (g 6,35; mm 20; h 9); Warrior on horseback r., wearing breast plate and holding javelin; below, TIWWO6A, Rv. Dolphin rider l., holding distaff and kantharos; behind, 6I and amphora; below, ZIXIY. HN Italy 1040; Vlasto 904.

Lightly toned and extremely fine.

120

11

24

23

23

24

Tarentum, ‘Campano-Tarantine’ Didrachm, ca. 281-228 BC; AR (g 7,39; mm 18; h 8); Diademed head of nymph l., Rv. Youth on horseback r., crowning horse; on l., crescent; on r., TA; below, dolphin. HNItaly 1098; Vlasto 1038.

Cabinet tone and good extremely fine.

450

Tarentum, ‘Campano-Tarantine’ Didrachm, ca. 281-228 BC; AR (g 7,52; mm 20; h 12); Diademed head of nymph l., Rv. Youth on horseback l., crowning horse; on l., grape bunch; on r., TA; below, dolphin. HNItaly 1098; Vlasto 1029.

Old cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

200

Lucania

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25

25

26

Poseidonia, Drachm, ca. 530-500 BC; AR (g 3,13; mm 20; h 12); WOY, Poseidon standing r., wearing chlamys and holding trident and necklace, Rv. Same type incuse. HNItaly 1108.

Rare. Broken flan, otherwise about extremely fine.

800

Velia, Didrachm, ca. 334-300 BC; AR (g 7,64; mm 21; h 9); Head of Athena r. wearing Attic helmet decorated with griffin; behind, monogram, Rv. Lion standing l.; above, \; below, monogram; in ex. [LRLZ1T. HNItaly 1290.

Lightly toned and about extremely fine.

300

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27

28

29

28

29

Velia, Didrachm, ca. 334-300 BC; AR (g 7,69; mm 21; h 5); Head of Athena l. wearing Phrygian helmet decorated with centauress; behind, monogram, Rv. Lion standing l., tearing a prey; below, monogram; in ex. YERHT1N. HNItaly 1294.

Lightly toned and good extremely fine.

250

Velia, Didrachm, ca. 334-300 BC; AR (g 7,46; mm 20; h 11); Head of Athena l. wearing Phrygian helmet decorated with centauress; behind, monogram, Rv. Lion standing l., tearing a prey; below, monogram; in ex. YERHT1N. HNItaly 1294.

Lightly toned and about extremely fine.

200

Velia, Didrachm, ca. 334-300 BC; AR (g 7,49; mm 20; h 12); Head of Athena l. wearing Attic helmet decorated with olive wreath; behind, monogram, Rv. Lion standing l., head turned r., forelegs on ram’s head; below, monogram; in ex. YERHT1N. HNItaly 1297.

Lightly toned, minor weakness on obverse, extremely fine.

300

12

30

31

30 1,5:1

30

31

Velia, Didrachm signed by Philistion, ca. 300-280 BC; AR (g 6,12; mm 22; h 11); Head of Athena r. wearing Attic helmet decorated with chariot; on the neck guard, griffin; at base of crest, \IRIYTI1NOY in tiny letters, Rv. Lion standing r.; above, YERHT1N; in ex. vine-spray between \ and I. HNItaly 1302.

Very rare. Cabinet tone and well struck from dies of refined style: about extremely fine.

800

Velia, Didrachm, ca. 300-280 BC; AR (g 7,54; mm 23; h 3); Head of Athena l. wearing Phrygian helmet decorated with griffin; behind, O, Rv. Lion standing r., tearing ram’s head; above, grasshopper between \ - I; in ex. YERHT1N. HNItaly 1305.

Old cabinet tone, well centered and about extremely fine.

400

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32

32

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32

Velia, Didrachm, ca. 300-280 BC; AR (g 7,50; mm 20; h 10); Head of Athena r. wearing Attic helmet decorated with griffin; above, 6; below, \, Rv. Lion standing r.; above, pentagram between \ and I; in ex. YERHT1N. HNItaly 1306.

Well struck from dies of refined style, old cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

800

This lot is sold with an export licence issued by the Republic of Italy.

33

Herakleia, Stater, ca. 281-278 BC; AR (g 7,93; mm 20; h 12); |-HPAKRHI1N, head of Athena r., wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with Skylla hurling stone; on l., E, Rv. Herakles standing facing, holding bow, lion’s skin, club and arrow; on l., owl and APIY. HNItaly 1385.

Cabinet tone, graffiti on reverse, about extremely fine.

400

34

34

Metapontion, Stater, ca. 540-510 BC; AR (g 8,05; mm 30; h 12); MET, barley-ear, Rv. Same type incuse without legend. HNItaly 1463; Noe 42.

Toned and about extremely fine.

13

1.000

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35 1,5:1

35

Metapontion, Stater, ca. 540-510 BC; AR (g 8,15; mm 30; h 12); MET, barley-ear, Rv. Same type incuse without legend. HNItaly 1467; Noe 55.

Well struck and beautifully engraved, good extremely fine.

36

2.000

36 1,5:1

36

Metapontion, Stater, ca. 540-510 BC; AR (g 8,13; mm 29; h 12); ME - TA (retrograde), barley-ear, Rv. Same type incuse without legend. HNItaly 1470; Noe 87.

High relief and extremely fine.

2.000

38 39 37

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38

39

Metapontion, Stater, ca. 540-510 BC; AR (g 8,18; mm 30; h 12); ME - TA, barley-ear, Rv. Same type incuse without legend. HNItaly 1470; Noe 92.

Full flan, about extremely fine.

1.000

Metapontion, Stater, ca. 340-330 BC; AR (g 7,74; mm 21; h 3); Head of Demeter l., wearing wreath of grain and pendant earring, Rv. META, barley-ear; on l., caduceus and R[. HNItaly 1556; Johnston A 1.4.

High relief, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

300

Metapontion, Stater, ca. 340-330 BC; AR (g 7,98; mm 22; h 10); Head of Tharragonas r., wearing Corithian helmet, without crest; on r., Y, Rv. META, barley-ear; on leaf, trophy and W. HNItaly 1567; Johnston A 7.14.

Very rare. Lightly toned, minor weakness on obverse, about extremely fine.

300

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40

41

41

Metapontion, Distater, ca. 340-330 BC; AR (g 15,73; mm 24; h 6); Head of Leukippos r., wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with hippocamp and Nike in quadriga r.; on l., forepart of lion and AWH, Rv. METAWONTIN1N, barley-ear; on leaf, club and AMI. HNItaly 1574; Johnston B 1.4.

Rare. Lustrous and good very fine.

1.700

Metapontion, Stater, ca. 340-330 BC; AR (g 7,94; mm 20; h 12); RL[QPWWVY, head of Leukippos r., wearing Corinthian helmet; on l., seated dog, Rv. META, barley-ear; on leaf, bird and AMI. HNItaly 1576; Johnston B 3.3.

Lightly toned and extremely fine.

300

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Metapontion, Stater, ca. 330-290 BC; AR (g 7,92; mm 20; h 5); Head of Demeter r., wearing barley wreath, earrings and necklace; on r., 6AI, Rv. META, barley-ear; on leaf, plough and MAX. HNItaly 1581; Johnston C 1.15.

Lightly toned and about extremely fine.

200

Sybaris, Stater, ca. 550-510 BC; AR (g 7,76; mm 26; h 12); Bull standing l., looking backwards; in ex. MV (retrograde), Rv. Same type incuse without legend. HNItaly 1729.

Well struck and beautifully engraved, good extremely fine.

2.500

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45

Sybaris, Stater, ca. 550-510 BC; AR (g 8,05; mm 30; h 12); Bull standing l., looking backwards; in ex. MV (retrograde), Rv. Same type incuse without legend. HNItaly 1729.

A minor bouncing of die on obverse, anyway extremely fine.

2.000

Sybaris, Stater, ca. 550-510 BC; AR (g 7,98; mm 30; h 12); Bull standing l., looking backwards; above, MY (retrograde), Rv. Same type incuse without legend. HNItaly 1729.

Large flan, toned and about extremely fine.

1.500

15

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46

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Sybaris, Stater, ca. 550-510 BC; AR (g 7,52; mm 29; h 12); Bull standing l., looking backwards; in ex. MVBAPITAM (retrograde), Rv. Same type incuse; above, MY (retrograde). HNItaly 1731; Spagnoli 111a = Berlin 1879/163 (same dies); M. Guarducci, Arch.Class 15, 1963, p. 242, n. 14.

Of the highest rarity, apparently only the second specimen known of this variety. An issue of considerable epigraphic and historical importance and a magnificent representation in the style of the period; struck on a sound metal with a lovely light tone; extremely fine.

20.000

From a Monegasque private collection.

Sybaris was founded by Achaeans late in the 8th Century BC at an ideal location on a fertile plain on the Gulf of Taranto. The city apparently had a population nearly equal to Athens, had a defensive wall six miles in length, and Strabo says that as many as 25 cities and four native peoples had come under its authority. The coinage of Sybaris, which began sometime between about 550 and 530 BC, supports the tales of this city’s wealth – so great that its name became synonymous with opulence. Not only is there an extensive series of coins from Sybaris, but incuse issues with the Sybarite bull (symbolising fertility, or the river god Crathis?) are known from Sirinos and Pyxoes in alliance, and from unspecified cities using the inscriptions ‘SO’ and ‘AMI’. Wealth at Sybaris seems to have been concentrated in the hands of the few, which caused an uprising to expel the ruling class. Some took up exile in nearby Croton, and after some poorly handled exchanges, the two states resorted to war; despite the larger forces mustered by Sybaris, Croton was victorious, and in 510 utterly destroyed the city after a siege. Many of the siege survivors fled to nearby Laus, a colony of Sybaris, and while there struck a coinage that also employed the bull design. About the same time, Sybaris was re-founded under the dominion of Croton, and not long after it gained autonomy early in the 5th Century, it was destroyed again by Croton in about 475 or 470. The city had yet three more incarnations. In about 453 it rose from the ashes, perhaps by some initiative of Poseidonia, only to be destroyed by Croton roughly five years later. Then, in 446 it was re-founded with help from Athens, which two years later drew colonists from throughout the Greek mainland; however, the Sybarites were soon expelled by the new settlers. At some point in this latter re-founding the name of the city was changed to Thurium, under which name it began a significant coinage of its own with Athena gracing the obverse.

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Sybaris, Drachm, ca. 550-510 BC; AR (2,62; mm 20; h 12); Bull standing l., looking backwards; in ex. MV (retrograde), Rv. Same type incuse without legend. HNItaly 1736.

Old cabinet tone, extremely fine.

800

Bruttium

48

48

Brettii, Didrachm, ca. 211-208 BC; AE (g 16,42; mm 29; h 5); Helmeted head of Ares l.; below, thunderbolt, Rv. BPETTI1N, Athena advancing r., head facing, holding shield, spear leans against her; on r., owl flying. HNItaly 1987.

Green patina, large flan, extremely fine.

16

600

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49 1,5:1

49

Caulonia, Stater, ca. 525-500 BC; AR (g 8,53; mm 32; h 12); KAVR, Apollo naked, advancing r., holding a branch in uplifted r. hand and a small naked running figure or daimon on outstretched l. arm; on r., stag standing r. and looking backwards, Rv. Same type incuse without legend. HNItaly 2035.

Well struck and beautifully engraved, with a full frame, good extremely fine.

51

50

50

51

5.000

Caulonia, Stater, ca. 525-500 BC; AR (g 7,36; mm 30; h 12); KAVR (retrograde), Apollo naked, advancing r., holding a branch in uplifted r. hand and a small naked running figure or daimon on outstretched l. arm; on r., stag standing r. and looking backwards, Rv. Same type incuse without legend. HNItaly 2035.

Broken flan, otherwise about extremely fine.

350

Caulonia, Stater, ca. 500-480 BC; AR (g 7,86; mm 25; h 12); KAVRO (retrograde), Apollo naked, advancing r., holding a branch in uplifted r. hand and a small naked running figure or daimon on outstretched l. arm; on r., stag standing r. and looking backwards, Rv. Same type incuse without legend. HNItaly 2038.

Cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

600

52

53

53 1,5:1

52

53

Caulonia, Stater, ca. 475-425 BC; AR (g 8,04; mm 21; h 12); KAVR (retrograde), Apollo naked, advancing r., holding a branch in uplifted r. hand and a small naked running figure or daimon on outstretched l. arm; on r., stag standing r. and looking backwards, Rv. KAV (retrograde), stag standing r.; before, laurel branch. HNItaly 2046.

Lightly toned and about extremely fine.

250

Caulonia, Stater, ca. 475-425 BC; AR (g 7,98; mm 22; h 7); Apollo naked, advancing r., holding a branch in uplifted r. hand and a small naked running figure or daimon on outstretched l. arm; on r., stag standing r. and looking backwards; behind, KAVL retrograde, Rv. Stag standing l.; above, O; before, KAVL. HNItaly 2049; AMB 191 (this coin).

Rare, toned and extremely fine.

1.200

Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 13 (1998), lot 191; from the A.D.M. collection.

17

54

54 1,5:1

54

Croton, Stater, ca. 530-500 BC; AR (g 8,15; mm 28; h 12); ࢨPO, tripod with legs ending in lion’s paws, with ornaments on and two serpents at base, Rv. Same type incuse without serpents and legend. HNItaly 2075.

Cabinet tone, large flan, good extremely fine.

55

2.500

55 1,5:1

55

Croton, Stater, ca. 530-500 BC; AR (g 8,33; mm 28; h 12); ࢨPO, tripod with legs ending in lion’s paws, with ornaments on and two serpents at base, Rv. Same type incuse without serpents and legend. HNItaly 2075.

Lightly toned, with a full frame and extremely fine.

2.000

57 1,5:1

56

56

57

58

58

Croton, Stater, ca. 530-500 BC; AR (g 8,27; mm 28; h 12); ࢨPO, tripod with legs ending in lion’s paws, with ornaments on and serpents rising from the bowl, Rv. Same type incuse without legend. HNItaly 2075.

Lightly toned and about extremely fine.

1.500

Croton, Hemiobol, ca. 530-500 BC; AR (g 0,19; mm 12; h 12); ࢨPO, tripod with ornaments and legs ending in lion’s paws, Rv. Same type incuse. HNItaly -.

Unpublished in the standard references, excessively Rare, and certainly the finest of the three specimens known: good extremely fine.

250

Croton, Stater, ca. 480-430 BC; AR (g 8,01; mm 21; h 12); ࢨPO, tripod with ornaments and legs ending in lion’s paws; on r., marsh bird, Rv. Tripod incuse. HNItaly 2102.

Lightly toned, about extremely fine.

300

18

60

59

59

60

Croton, Stater, ca. 350-300 BC; AR (g 7,94; mm 24; h 6); Eagle standing l. on olive branch, Rv. Tripod with ornaments and legs ending in lion’s paws; on l., KPO; on r., 6. HNItaly 2172.

Lightly toned, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

250

Laos, Stater, ca. 480-460 BC; AR (g 7,69; mm 20; h 3); RAY (retrograde), man-faced bull standing l., looking backwards; in ex. acorn, Rv. RAY (retrograde), man-faced bull standing r. HNItaly 2277.

Very rare. Lightly toned and about extremely fine.

1.500

62

61

63

1,5:1 1,5:1

61

62

63

1,5:1

Lokroi Epizephyrioi, ‘Corinthian standard’ Stater, ca. 350-275 BC; AR (g 8,32; mm 21; h 3); Pegasos flying l., Rv. ROKP1N, helmeted head of Athena r. HNItaly 2341; Pegasi 7.

Very rare, lightly toned and about fdc.

800

Lokroi Epizephyrioi, Bronze, 3rd century BC; AE (g 2,89; mm 14; h 3); Head of Herakles l., wearing lion skin, Rv. ROKP1N, Pegasos flying l.; above, EY. HNItaly 2419.

In exceptional condition for the issue. Dark green patina and good extremely fine.

100

Rhegion, Bronze, ca. 351-280 BC; AE (g 8,21; mm 20; h 9); Facing lion mask, Rv. PHKIN1N, Laureate head of Apollo l.; on r., symbol. HNItaly 2534b.

Green patina, about extremely fine.

150

65

64

64

65

66

66

Rhegion, Triens, ca. 215-150 BC; AE (g 10,65; mm 27; h 11); Jugate heads r. of Apollo, laureate, and Artemis, wearing stephane, Rv. PHKIN1N, Tripod; on r., four pellets. HNItaly 2550.

Untouched green patina, minor flattening, anyway extremely fine.

200

Terina, Stater, ca. 400-356 BC; AR (g 7,31; mm 20; h 9); TEPINAI1N, female head r., wearing triple pendant earrings, Rv. Winged Nike seated on cippus l., holding a bird. HNItaly 2629.

Cabinet tone, high relief and beautiful style. Minor porosity, anyway about extremely fine.

1.500

Terina, Drachm, ca. 300 BC; AR (g 2,07; mm 15; h 6); TEPINAI1N, female head r., wearing triple pendant earrings; on l., triskeles, Rv. Winged Nike seated on cippus l., holding caduceus. HNItaly 2641.

Lustrous and about fdc.

250

19

Sicily

68 67 1,5:1

67

68

1,5:1

Gela, Didrachm, ca. 490-475 BC; AR (g 8,53; mm 22; h 10); Horseman galloping r., holding spear, Rv. KEVAY, forepart of man-headed bull swimming r. Jenkins 57 (O 17 / R 26).

Toned, about extremely fine / good extremely fine.

600

Gela, Tetras, ca. 420-405 BC; AE (g 3,58; mm 17; h 1); Bull standing l.; above, olive leaf and KERAY; in ex. three pellets, Rv. Horned head of Gelas r.; on l., barley grain. Jenkins 516; CNS 32.

Brownish patina, fine style, good extremely fine.

400

69 70 1,5:1

69

70

1,5:1

Gela, Tetras, ca. 420-405 BC; AE (g 4,37; mm 20; h 1); Bull standing l.; in ex. three pellets, Rv. Horned head of Gelas r. Jenkins 497; CNS 32.

Large flan, green patina, extremely fine.

300

Gela, Tetras, ca. 420-405 BC; AE (g 4,65; mm 18; h 11); Bull standing l.; above, KERAY; in ex. three pellets, Rv. Horned head of Gelas r. Jenkins 497; CNS 32.

Green patina, about extremely fine.

300

73

72 71

71

72

73

1,5:1

1,5:1

1,5:1

1,5:1

Himera, Drachm, ca. 500 BC; AR (g 5,75; mm 20; h 12); Cock standing l., Rv. Hen standing r. within incuse square.

SNG ANS 152.

Toned, good very fine - about extremely fine.

600

Himera, Reduced Tetras, ca. 405-382 BC; AE (g 1,17; mm 12; h 9); Three-quarter facing head of nymph, head turned slightly l., Rv. IME, scallop shell; around, four pellets. CNS 37.

Scarce. Green patina and good extremely fine.

400

Kamarina, Tetras, ca. 420-405 BC; AE (g 2,78; mm 14; h 1); Facing gorgoneion, Rv. KAMA, owl standing r., head facing, grasping lizard; in ex. three pellets. CNS 10.

Fine style, green patina, good extremely fine.

400

20

75

74

1,5:1

1,5:1 1,5:1

74

75

1,5:1

Kamarina, Onkia, ca. 339-300 BC; AE (g 1,78; mm 12; h 11); Female head l., Rv. QISIXPTIP1T, bull butting l.

CNS 45.

Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Brownish patina, good extremely fine.

300

Katane, Drachm, ca. 412-410 BC; AR (g 3,72; mm 19; h 12); Female charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving galloping quadriga to r.; above, Nike flying to l. crowning charioteer with wreath held in outstretched arms, Rv. AMENANOY, head of Amenanos l., wearing tainia; around, two fish and crayfish. SNG Manchester 384 (same dies).

A very rare unsigned work by Prokles. Cabinet tone, well centered and good extremely fine.

2.500

This drachm was struck during the golden age of Sicilian numismatic art, when masters such as Euainetos and Kimon were at the height of their skill. Some of these masters exhibited their work on various issues at Katane, and Mirone lists two series of drachms during this time, from dies by Choirion and Euainetos, some of which were even signed. Nearly all of the very rare drachms of this type are struck from dies of these two engravers. Years after Mirone’s work, though, a drachm was published in the Lloyd Collection (catalog no. 906), which was struck from unsigned dies, but closely resembled the style of the Katane tetradrachms whose dies were engraved by Prokles. Notable details of this style are the double exergue line on the obverse, the upright posture of the charioteer, the positioning of the legs of the horses, and the style of the hair of Amenanos. Over the years, a few more specimens have come to light that exhibit these same characteristics; clearly all of these drachms are from the work of the same master celator. Incidentally, the absence of the city ethnic here is not unusual during this period; one drachm of Choirion (Mirone 67), and some of the tetradrachms engraved by each of the masters likewise lack this element.

76

1,5:1

76

77

78

1,5:1

77

78

Leontini, Tetras, ca. 405-402 BC; AE (g 2,14; mm 13; h 11); REON, head of Apollo r., wearing laurel wreath; behind, olive leaf and berry, Rv. Tripod; kithara within legs, barley grains flanking; in ex. three pellets. CNS 3.

Brownish patina and good extremely fine.

300

Messana, Tetradrachm, ca. 425-396 BC; AR (g 17,17; mm 27; h 10); Charioteer driving biga of mules l.; above, Nike flying r., holding wreath and kerykeion; in ex. fish to l., Rv. MESSANI1N, hare springing l.; below, eagle with closed wings on rock, devouring snake. Caltabiano 627; Rizzo pl. XXVII. 9 (this reverse die). Gulbenkian 226 (these dies).

Kraay-Hirmer pl. 19, 59 (these dies). SNG ANS 381 (these dies).

Very rare, a masterpiece of superb style and work of an otherwise unknown master-engraver. Struck on a very broad flan and perfectly centred, old cabinet tone and about extremely fine.

2.000

Messana, Litra, ca. 317-311 BC; AE (g 10,35; mm 22; h 11); MEYYANI1N, head of the nymph Messana l.; behind, trident, Rv. Biga of mules standing r., driven by Messana holding reins and a long palm branch; below, T. Caltabiano 789.

Brownish patina, well centered, about extremely fine.

300

21

80

79

1,5:1

79

80

81

1,5:1

1,5:1

81 1,5:1

1,5:1

1,5:1

Piakos, Tetras, ca. 420-400 BC; AE (g 2,35; mm 15; h 9); PIAK between three pellets, horned and wreathed head of river-god l., Rv. Hound attacking stag r.; barley grains flanking. Campana 2; CNS 2.

Rare. Glossy dark patina and good extremely fine.

1.000

Piakos, Litra, ca. 400 BC; AR (g 0,81; mm 12; h 1); WIAKIN1N, female head r., Rv. WIAKIN1N, bull butting r.

Buceti S. 372/6; BMC -; SNG Copenhagen -; SNG ANS -.

Of the highest rarity, very few specimen known; good very fine.

800

Piakos, Hemilitron, ca. 400 BC; AR (g 0,21; mm 10; h 5); WIA, female head r., Rv. WIAKI, forepart of bull r. Buceti S. 372/8; Cammarata pl. 14/153; BMC -; SNG Copenhagen -; SNG ANS -.

Of the highest rarity, very few specimen known; good very fine.

400

83 82

82

83

84

1,5:1

84

1,5:1

Tauromenion, Hemilitron, ca. 336-317 BC; AE (g 6,66; mm 21; h 11); TAYPOMENITAN, laureate head of Apollo Archagetas l., Rv. AWOR / RONOY, tripod. CNS 15.

Beautiful green patina, extremely fine.

300

Tyndaris, Bronze, end of 3rd century BC; AE (g 1,56; mm 13; h 5); Starry caps of the Dioscuri; below, XI, Rv. TYN6APITAN, within eight-rayed star. CNS 23.

Green patina, nice preservation for the issue, about extremely fine. 300

300

Syracuse, Tetradrachm under the Deinomenid tyranny, ca. 480-470 BC; AR (g 17,36; mm 24; h 3); Charioteer driving quadriga r.; above, Nike flying r. crowning horses, Rv. YVPAKOYION, diademed head of Arethusa r.; around, four dolphins. Boehringer 278.

Old cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

1.200

86 1,5:1

85

85

86

1,5:1

Syracuse, Tetradrachm under the Deinomenid tyranny, ca. 480-470 BC; AR (g 17,08; mm 24; h 12); Charioteer driving quadriga r.; above, Nike flying r. crowning horses, Rv. YVPAKOYION, diademed head of Arethusa r.; around, four dolphins. Boehringer 230.

Lightly toned and good very fine.

800

Syracuse, Obol under the Deinomenid tyranny, ca. 480-470 BC; AR (g 0,65; mm 10; h 12); Diademed head of Arethusa r., Rv. Four spoked wheel. Boehringer 365.

Cabinet tone and about fdc.

300

22

87 1,5:1

87

88

89

89

88 1,5:1

1,5:1

1,5:1

1,5:1

1,5:1

Syracuse, Obol under the Deinomenid tyranny, ca. 480-470 BC; AR (g 0,54; mm 10; h 12); Wreathed head of Arethusa r., Rv. Y Y R A, within four spoked wheel. Boehringer 402.

Cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

200

Syracuse, Litra under the Second Democracy, ca. 460-430 BC; AR (g 0,63; mm 12; h 9); YVPA, head of Arethusa r., wearing pearl diadem, Rv. Octopus. Boehringer 463.

Old cabinet tone and extremely fine.

200

Syracuse, Litra under the Second Democracy, ca. 415-405 BC; AR (g 0,60; mm 11; h 12); YYPAKOYI1N, head of Arethusa r., wearing sphendone; on l., dolphin, Rv. Octopus. SNG ANS 282-6.

Scarce. Dark patina and extremely fine.

200

92 90

90

91

92

1,5:1

94

95

91

91 1,5:1

1,5:1

Syracuse, Tetras under tyrant Dionysios I, ca. 405-400 BC; AE (g 2,09; mm 14; h 1); Facing head of the nymph Arethusa, wearing necklace, turned slightly to l., Rv. Octopus. CNS 29; SNG Copenhagen 679; SNG ANS 385.

Rare. Ineffably lovely nymph; green patina and about extremely fine.

400

Syracuse, Hemilitron under tyrant Dionysios I, signed by Phrygillos, ca. 405-400 BC; AE (g 3,94; mm 15; h 2); Head of Arethusa l., wearing sphendone signed \PY; on r. dolphin, Rv. YYPA, four spoked wheel; dolphins in lower quarters. CNS 19, SNG ANS 412-413.

Rare. Dark patina and good extremely fine.

450

Syracuse, Hemilitron under tyrant Dionysios I, signed by Phrygillos, ca. 405-400 BC; AE (g 3,63; mm 17; h 6); Head of Arethusa l., wearing sphendone signed \PY; on r. dolphin, Rv. YYPA, four spoked wheel; dolphins in lower quarters. CNS 19, SNG ANS 412-413.

Rare. Green patina and extremely fine.

400

93

93

90

95

94

Syracuse, Hemilitron under the Dionysii tyranny, ca. 400-350 BC; AE (g 3,85; mm 16; h 5); Head of Arethusa l., wearing sphendone; behind, grain-ear, Rv. YYPA, four spoked wheel; dolphins in lower quarters. CNS 21.

Riverine patina, good extremely fine.

250

Syracuse, Hemilitron under the Dionysii tyranny, ca. 400-350 BC; AE (g 3,78; mm 16; h 9); Head of Arethusa l., wearing sphendone; behind, grain-ear, Rv. YYPA, four spoked wheel; dolphins in lower quarters. CNS II, 22.

Brownish patina, high relief, extremely fine.

200

Syracuse, Hemilitron under the Dionysii tyranny, ca. 400-350 BC; AE (g 3,55; mm 19; h 6); Head of Arethusa l., wearing sphendone; behind, leaves, Rv. YYPA, dolphin r.; below, shell. CNS 24.

Large flan, untouched green patina, extremely fine.

300

23

97 96

96 1,5:1

96

97

1,5:1

Syracuse, Litra under the Dionysii tyranny, ca. 375-344 BC; AE (g 5,59; mm 19; h 5); YYPA, helmeted head of Athena l., Rv. Hippocamp l., wearing bridle; below, waves. CNS 45; SNG ANS 435-46; HGC 2, 1456.

Very well preserved for the issue: green patina and extremely fine.

300

Syracuse, ‘Corinthian standard’ Stater under Timoleon and the Third Democracy, ca. 344-317 BC; AR (g 8,33; mm 21; h 2); Pegasos flying l., Rv. YYPAKOYI1N, helmeted head of Athena r. Pegasi 2.

A wonderful piece, lightly toned, centered and of splendid early Hellenistic style: good extremely fine.

800

98

98

99

1,5:1

99

Syracuse, Bronze under Timoleon and the Third Democracy, ca. 336-317 BC; AE (g 3,38; mm 15; h 11); Laureate head of Apollo l., Rv. YYPAKOYI1N, Pegasos l.; above, star. CNS -; HGC -.

Very rare, dark patina, extremely fine.

300

Syracuse, Bronze under Timoleon and the Third Democracy, ca. 336-317 BC; AE (g 3,72; mm 16; h 2); Laureate head of Apollo r., Rv. YYPA, Pegasos flying r. CNS II, Lv 1/1; HGC 2, 1508.

Beautiful obverse style, brownish patina, good extremely fine.

200

100

1,5:1

100

101

99

1,5:1

101 1,5:1

1,5:1

1,5:1

Syracuse, 60 Litrae (Gold Dekadrachm) under tyrant Agathokles, ca. 317-310 BC; AV (g 4,26; mm 16; h 3); Laureate head of Apollo l., Rv. YYP - A - K - OYI1N, charioteer driving fast biga to r.; below, triskeles and \. Bérend - (but cf. n. 9 for a gold tetrobol of Agathokles with \ in exergue); Traité -; SNG ANS - ; Dewing - ; Jameson - ; BMC -; cf.

Gorny & Mosch 240, 10th October 2016, lot 42 - ex Ernste Collection, Düsseldorf, 1970s (same dies).

Very rare, characterized by a beautiful style; ex jewelry, anyway good extremely fine.

2.500

Syracuse, 25 Litrae under tyrant Agathokles, ca. 310-305 BC; EL (g 1,86; mm 12; h 3); Laureate head of Apollo l., Rv. YYPAK - OYI1N, Lyre. SNG ANS 619.

Well centered, close to extremely fine.

850

24

102

102

103

104

104

103

Syracuse, Tetradrachm under tyrant Agathokles, ca. 317-310 BC; AR (g 16,88; mm 25; h 2); Wreathed head of Arethusa l.; around, three dolphins, Rv. Charioteer driving fast quadriga l.; above, triskeles; in ex. YYPAKOYI1N / monogram. SNG ANS 632-7.

Lightly toned, high relief, extremely fine.

2.800

Syracuse, Tetradrachm under tyrant Agathokles, ca. 310-306 BC; AR (g 17,15; mm 25; h 3); KOPAY, head of Kore r., wearing wreath of grain ears, Rv. AKAOOKREIOY, Nike standing r., erecting trophy; on l., triskeles. SNG ANS 672.

Cabinet tone, high relief, about extremely fine.

1.200

Syracuse, 60 Litrae (Gold Dekadrachm) under tyrant Hiketas, ca. 288-279 BC; AV (g 4,25; mm 15; h 12); YYRAKOYI1N, head of Persephone l., wearing wreath of grain, earrings and necklace; on r., cornucopiae, Rv. Nike driving fast biga r.; above, O; on r., \; below, O; in ex. EWIKETA. SNG Copenhagen 798.

Rare. Rusty die, extremely fine.

3.000

Incapsulated by NGC: Strike 4/5, Strike 3/5.

105

106

107

Syracuse, Bronze under the Fourth Democracy, ca. 289-287 BC; AE (g 9,37; mm 23; h 12); YYPAKOYI1N, diademed head of Herakles l.; behind, bow, Rv. Lion standing r.; above, club. CNS 150.

Brownish patina and extremely fine.

300

Syracuse, Bronze under the Fourth Democracy, ca. 289-287 BC; AE (g 8,99; mm 25; h 7); YYPAKOYI1N, diademed head of Herakles r.; behind, bow, Rv. Lion standing r.; above, club. CNS 151.

Green patina, about extremely fine / good extremely fine.

250

Syracuse, Bronze under the Fourth Democracy, ca. 289-287 BC; AE (g 8,69; mm 21; h 2); Laureate head of Zeus Eleutherios l., Rv. YYPAK / OYI1N, thunderbolt. CNS 148.

Rare, green patina and about extremely fine.

300

108

108

109

107

106

105

109

Syracuse, Bronze under tyrant Hieron II, ca. 275-265 BC; AE (g 6,30; mm 19; h 6); YYPAKOYI1N, head of Persephone l., wearing wreath of grain, earrings and necklace; behind, poppy head, Rv. Bull charging l.; above, club and 6; in ex. IE. CNS 191.

Green patina, extremely fine.

300

Syracuse, 8 Litrae under Gelon II, ca. 240-216 BC; AR (g 6,92; mm 21; h 12); Diademed head r., Rv. YYPAKOYION, Nike driving fast biga r., holding reins; before, Y; below, KLRVTVY. CCO pl. XXVI (D1/R1); BMC 531.

Lightly toned, beautiful portrait, about extremely fine.

650

25

110

110

111

Syracuse, 16 Litrae under Philistis, ca. 218-215 BC; AR (g 14,15; mm 27; h 1); Diademed and veiled head of Philistis l.; behind, oak leaf, Rv. BAYIRIYYAY, Nike driving fast quadriga r., holding reins and kentron; below, E; in ex. \IRIYTI6OY. CCO pl. III, 20.

Lightly toned, strong portrait, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

700

Syracuse, 16 Litrae under Philistis, ca. 218-215 BC; AR (g 14,12; mm 27; h 1); Diademed and veiled head of Philistis l.; behind, branch, Rv. BAYIRIYYAY, Nike driving fast quadriga r., holding reins and kentron; below, E; in ex. \IRIYTI6OY. CCO pl. XIV, 141-144.

Lightly toned and about extremely fine.

700

112

112

113

111

1,5:1

Syracuse, 10 Litrae under tyrant Hieronymos, ca. 215-214 BC; AR (g 4,00; mm 18; h 4); Diademed head l., Rv. BAYIREOY IEP1NYMOY, winged thunderbolt; above, UA. Holloway 60; SNG Lloyd 1566; HGC 2, 1567.

Cabinet tone and good extremely fine.

1.000

Syracuse, 8 Litrae under the Fifth Democracy, ca. 214-212 BC; AR (g 6,78; mm 22; h 6); Helmeted head of Athena l., Rv. YYPAKOYI1N, winged thunderbolt; below, UA. SNG ANS 1045; HGC 2, 1414.

Cabinet tone and extremely fine.

800

115

114

114

115

113

112

Carthaginian Domain in Sicily, Lilybaion (as ‘Cape of Melkart’), Tetradrachm, ca. 330-300 BC; AR (g 16,86; mm 26; h 2); Charioteer driving fast quadriga l.; above, flying Nike holding wreath, Rv. Head of Tanit r., wearing wreath of grain, earrings and necklace; around, three dolphins. Jenkins, Punic 50; SNG Lloyd 1601 (same obverse die).

Scarce, lightly toned, about extremely fine.

1.200

Carthaginian Domain in Sicily, Entella, Tetradrachm, ca. 320-300 BC; AR (g 16,88; mm 25; h 6); Head of Tanit r., wearing wreath of grain, earrings and necklace; around, four dolphins, Rv. Horse’s head to l.; behind, palm tree; below, punic legend. Jenkins, Punic 196.

Lightly toned, extremely fine / about extremely fine.

1.000

North Africa

116

116

Carthage, Stater, ca. 310-290 BC; EL (g 7,40; mm 18; h 12); Head of Tanit l., wearing wreath of grain, earrings and necklace; pellet to l., Rv. Horse standing r.; four pellets below. Jenkins & Lewis Group V; MAA 10.

Good very fine.

26

1.000

117

117

118

119

119

118

Carthage, Stater, ca. 310-290 BC; EL (g 7,43; mm 18; h 12); Head of Tanit l., wearing wreath of grain, earrings and necklace; pellet to l., Rv. Horse standing r.; four pellets below. Jenkins & Lewis Group V; MAA 10.

Good very fine.

1.000

Carthage, Stater, ca. 310-290 BC; EL (g 7,46; mm 19; h 12); Head of Tanit l., wearing wreath of grain, earrings and necklace; pellet to l., Rv. Horse standing r.; four pellets below. Jenkins & Lewis Group V; MAA 10.

Good very fine.

1.000

Carthage, Stater, ca. 310-290 BC; EL (g 7,47; mm 19; h 12); Head of Tanit l., wearing wreath of grain, earrings and necklace; pellet to l., Rv. Horse standing r.; three pellets below. Jenkins & Lewis Group V; MAA 10.

Good very fine.

1.000

120

120

121

121

Carthage, Stater, ca. 310-290 BC; EL (g 7,46; mm 18; h 12); Head of Tanit l., wearing wreath of grain, earrings and necklace; pellet to l., Rv. Horse standing r.; three pellets below. Jenkins & Lewis Group V; MAA 10.

Good very fine.

800

Acarnania, Leucas, ‘Corinthian standard’ Stater, , ca. 350-320 BC; AR (g 8,21; mm 22; h 3); Pegasos flying r.; below, R, Rv. Helmeted head of Athena r.; behind, R and kerykeio. Pegasi 93.

Lightly toned, large flan, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

500

Attica

122

122

123

124

123

124

Athens, Tetradrachm, ca. 500 BC; AR (g 16,58; mm 22; h 12); Archaic head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet and earring, Rv. OE, owl, with closed wings, standing r. with head facing; on l., olive twig with two leaves and one berry; all within incuse square. Seltman group G; SNG Copenhagen 19.

Lightly toned, good very fine.

1.500

Athens, Tetradrachm, ca. 500 BC; AR (g 17,44; mm 22; h 12); Archaic head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet and earring, Rv. OE, owl, with closed wings, standing r. with head facing; on l., olive twig with two leaves and one berry; all within incuse square. Seltman group G; SNG Copenhagen 19.

Lightly toned, good very fine.

1.200

Athens, Tetradrachm, ca. 500 BC; AR (g 17,22; mm 22; h 5); Archaic head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet and earring, Rv. OE, owl, with closed wings, standing r. with head facing; on l., olive twig with two leaves and one berry; all within incuse square. Seltman group G; SNG Copenhagen 19.

Dark tone, good very fine / about extremely fine.

1.200

27

125

126

125 1,5:1

125

126

Athens, Tetradrachm, after 449 BC; AR (g 17,15; mm 23; h 9); Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet with three olive leaves over visor and spiral palmette on bowl, Rv. AOE, owl, with closed wings, standing r. with head facing; on l., crescent and olive twig with two leaves and one berry; all within incuse square. Svoronos pl. XIV, 7.

Cabinet tone, minor scratch on reverse, otherwise good extremely fine.

1.500

Athens, Tetradrachm, after 449 BC; AR (g 17,19; mm 25; h 9); Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet with three olive leaves over visor and spiral palmette on bowl, Rv. AOE, owl, with closed wings, standing r. with head facing; on l., crescent and olive twig with two leaves and one berry; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597.

Old cabinet tone, cleaning marks on obverse, good extremely fine.

750

128 127

127

128

Athens, Tetradrachm, after 449 BC; AR (g 17,22; mm 24; h 8); Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet with three olive leaves over visor and spiral palmette on bowl, Rv. AOE, owl, with closed wings, standing r. with head facing; on l., crescent and olive twig with two leaves and one berry; all within incuse square. SNG Copenhagen 38; Starr pl. XXII, n.7.

Lustrous, rusty obverse die, anyway about fdc.

800

Athens, Drachm, after 449 BC; AR (g 4,16; mm 13; h 9); Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet with three olive leaves over visor and spiral palmette on bowl, Rv. AOE, owl, with closed wings, standing r. with head facing; on l., olive twig with two leaves and one berry; all within incuse square. SNG Copenhagen 41.

Rare, toned and good very fine.

300

129

1,5:1

129

1,5:1

Caria, Rhodes, Tetradrachm under Ameinias, ca. 304-166 BC; AR (g 13,66; mm 26; h 12); Radiate head of Helios facing, slightly r., Rv. PO6ION, rose with bud r.; on l., prow; below, AMEIN - IAY. Weber 6724.

Attractive cabinet tone, well centered specimen, high relief and good extremely fine.

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2.500

Corinthia

131

130

130 1,5:1

130

131

Corinth, Stater, ca. 405-345 BC; AR (g 8,26; mm 23; h 4); Pegasos, bridled and with curved wing, standing to r., tethered to a ring fixed to a wall above him; below, ࢨ, Rv. Helmeted head of Athena r.; behind, aphlaston. Pegasi 241.

Very rare. Lightly toned, large flan and good extremely fine.

800

Corinth, Stater, ca. 405-345 BC; AR (g 8,56; mm 20; h 4); Pegasos, with curled wing, walking l.; below, ࢨ, Rv. Helmeted head of Athena l.; before, dolphin; behind, Y. Pegasi 342.

Rare, lightly toned, about extremely fine.

500

132

133

134

134

133

132

Corinth, Stater, ca. 345-307 BC; AR (g 8,57; mm 23; h 6); Pegasos flying l.; below, ࢨ, Rv. Helmeted head of Athena l.; before, dolphin; behind, thymiaterion; below, ivy leaf. Pegasi 324.

Rare, large flan, about extremely fine.

220

Corinth, Stater, ca. 345-307 BC; AR (g 8,40; mm 21; h 11); Pegasos flying l.; below, ࢨ, Rv. Helmeted head of Athena l.; before, 6; behind, I and Artemis standing l., holding two torches. Pegasi 453.

Cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

300

Corinth, Drachm, ca. 350-300 BC; AR (g 2,73; mm 16; h 7); Pegasos flying l.; below, ࢨ, Rv. Head of nymph l., with hair in saccos; before, 6; behind, I. BMC 184.

Lightly toned, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

220

135 136

136 1,5:1

135

136

Corinth, Drachm, ca. 350-300 BC; AR (g 2,55; mm 16; h 6); Pegasos flying l.; below, ࢨ, Rv. Head of nymph r., with hair in saccos; behind, 6. BMC 381.

Lightly toned and about extremely fine.

150

Elis, Olympia, Stater, ca. 363-323 BC; AR (g 10,82; mm 25; h 11); Diademed head of Hera r.; below, F - A, Rv. Eagle standing facing to r., head l., its wings closed, all within an olive-wreath. Seltman 310a - EZ/er (this coin, illustrated on pl. XI).

Rare. Attractive old cabinet tone and good very fine.

1.200

29

138

137

137

138

138

1,5:1

Epirus, Corcyra, ‘Corinthian standard’ Stater, ca. 350-300 BC; AR (g 8,20; mm 20; h 11); Pegasos flying r.; below, K, Rv. Helmeted head of Athena l. Pegasi 11.

Rare, lightly toned, good very fine.

350

Ionia, Phokaia, Hekte, ca. 477-388 BC; EL (g 2,52; mm 9); Head of Athena l., wearing Attic crested helmet decorated with a griffin, Rv. Quadripartite incuse square. Bodenstedt Em. 91; Boston MFA 1928.

Good very fine.

400

Skythia

141 139

140 1,5:1

139

140

141

Olbia (Koson), Stater, ca. 50-29 BC; AV (g 8,51; mm 19; h 12); Procession of three men in Roman togas l., the foremost and hindmost carrying fasces lictoriae over shoulder; on l. field, ORB in monogram; in ex. KOY1N, Rv. Eagle standing l., on sceptre, holding wreath in one claw. RPC 1701.

Good extremely fine.

700

Olbia (Koson), Drachm, ca. 50-29 BC; AR (g 4,26; mm 18; h 11); Procession of three men in Roman togas l., the foremost and hindmost carrying fasces lictoriae over shoulder; on l. field, ORB in monogram; in ex. KOY1N, Rv. Eagle standing l., on sceptre, holding wreath in one claw. RPC 1701 var (gold stater).

Rare, old cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

500

Thessaly, Larissa, Drachm, ca. 356-342 BC; AR (g 6,03; mm 19; h 6); Facing head of nymph Larissa, slightly l., wearing amphix, Rv. RAPIY / AI1N, horse grazing r. BCD 319; SNG Copenhagen 121.

Lustrous and extremely fine.

500

Kings of Macedonia

143

142

142

143

Tetradrachm in the name of Philip II, Amphipolis, ca. 316-294 BC; AR (g 13,05; mm 25; h 12); Laureate head of Zeus r., Rv. \IRIW - WOY, youth riding horse r., holding palm-branch; below, torch. Le Rider pl. 47, nn. 17-28 var (control marks); SNG ANS 783-809 (same).

Dark patina, scattered cleaning marks on reverse, extremely fine.

600

Drachm in the name of Alexander III, Babylon, ca. 325-323 BC; AR (g 4,29; mm 16; h 12); Head of Herakles r., wearing lion’s skin, Rv. BAYIRE1Y AREUAN6POY, Zeus enthroned l., holding eagle and sceptre; on l., M; under throne, RY. Price 3693.

Old cabinet tone, high relief, extremely fine.

300

30

144

145

1,5:1

144

145

1,5:1

1,5:1

1,5:1

Stater in the name of Alexander III, Kallatis, ca. 250-225 BC; AV (g 8,53; mm 18; h 12); Head of Athena r., wearing crested Corinthian helmet, decorated with a snake, Rv. ARLUIT6XV[, Nike standing l., holding stylis and wreath; on l., monogram. Price 893.

Rare, extremely fine.

2.000

Stater in the name of Philip III, Babylon, ca. 323-317 BC; AV (g 8,59; mm 18; h 1); Head of Athena r., wearing crested Corinthian helmet, decorated with a snake, Rv. BAYIRE1Y \IRIWWOY, Nike standing l., holding stylis and wreath; on l., RY; on r., M. Price P178.

Rare, extremely fine.

2.000

Kings of Thrace

146 147 1,5:1

146

147

1,5:1

Stater in the name of Lysimachos, Uranopolis (?), ca. 286-281 BC; AV (g 8,47; mm 21; h 7); Diademed head of deified Alexander r., with the horn of Ammon, Rv. BAYIRE1Y RYYIMAXOY, Athena enthroned l., holding Nike, spear, and resting elbow on shield; on l., monogram; on throne, star. MĂźller 338.

Rare, large flan, extremely fine.

2.500

Stater in the name of Lysimachos, Pella, ca. 286-262 BC; AV (g 8,58; mm 16; h 8); Diademed head of deified Alexander r., with the horn of Ammon, Rv. BAYIRE1Y RYYIMAXOY, Athena enthroned l., holding Nike, spear, and resting elbow on shield; above, monogram; on throne, W, in ex. K. Thompson 241.

About extremely fine.

2.200

Kings of Cappadocia

149

148

148

149

Drachm under Ariarathes VII Philometor, Eusebeia, Drachm, 107-106 BC; AR (g 4,13; mm 18; h 11); Diademed head r., Rv. BAYIRE1Y APIAPAOOY \IROMHTOPOY, Athena Nikephoros standing l.; on l., O over M; on r., R; in ex. O. Simonetta 5; HGC 7, 831.

Cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

80

Drachm under Ariarathes VII Philometor, Ariaratheia, 104-103 BC; AR (g 4,10; mm 18; h 12); Diademed head r., Rv. BAYIRE1Y APIAPAOOY \IROMHTOPOY, Athena Nikephoros standing l.; in field, M - K; in ex. IB. Simonetta 20; HGC 7, 832.

Cabinet tone, extremely fine.

80

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151

150

150

152

Gallia - Gironde Region, Celtic stater imitating Philip II of Macedon, 2nd century BC; AV (g 7,84; mm 20; h 1); Stylized laureate head of Apollo r., Rv. Charioteer driving fast biga r.; below, trident; below curved exergual line, [\IRRIWOY] (slightly barbarized). Castelin 427 ss; Sills 375-379; DT 3617-3618.

Rare and good very fine.

1.200

Ex Auktionshaus H.D. Rauch, Auction 79 (17th November 2006), lot 2012; said to be from the Tayac Hoard of 1893.

151

152

Kings of Persis, Unknown king, Drachm, 2nd century BC; AR (g 4,12; mm 17; h 10); Head r., wearing satrapal cap, Rv. King standing r., before temple; above, Ahura-Mazda; on r., standard surmounted by eagle. Alram 552.

Lustrous and about fdc.

200

Kings of Parthia, Drachm under Mithradates II, Rhagae, ca. 109-96 BC; AR (g 4,10; mm 23; h 12); Bearded bust r., wearing diadem, earrings and spiral torque, Rv. JIYPRL1Y / JIYPRL1N / SLKIRVY / IXYIQVY / LWI\INOYY, king enthroned r., holding bow.; on r., monogram. Sellwood 27.1.

Lightly toned and and good extremely fine.

250

India, Kushan Empire

153

153

154

155

154

Dinar under Vima Kadphises, Mint I (A), ca. AD 100-127; AV (g 7,95; mm 19; h 12); Crowned and diademed bust l. on clouds, holding club and sword hilt; on r., tamgha, Rv. Ithyphallic Siva, nimbate, standing facing, head l., holding trident and holding a he-goat skin; on field, tamghas. MK 15/15A (Göbl notes that the only example of this die combination is the Donum Burns specimen).

Rare, good very fine.

1.000

Dinar under Kanishka I, Balkh (?), ca. AD 127-151; AV (g 7,96; mm 19; h 12); Kanishka standing facing, head l., holding goad and sceptre, sacrificing over altar to l.; flame at shoulder, Rv. Siva standing l., pouring water from flask and holding thunderbolt, trident and he-goat; tamgha to l. MK 37.

Extremely fine.

1.200

Dinar under Huvishka, Mint A, ca. AD 152-192; AV (g 8,03; mm 20; h 12); Nimbate, diademed and crowned half-length bust l. on clouds, holding mace-sceptre and filleted spear, Rv. standing r., holding cornucopia; tamgha to l. MK 223.

About extremely fine - extremely fine.

1.200

157

156

156

157

155

Dinar under Vasudeva I, Dinar, Balkh (?), ca. AD 190-230; AV (g 7,99; mm 24; h 12); Vasudeva standing l., sacrificing over altar and holding trident; flame at shoulder; filleted trident to l.; nandipada to l., Rv. Ithyphallic Siva standing facing, holding a garland or diadem and trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing l.; tamgha to upper l. MK 640A. Large flan, about extremely fine.

1.000

Dinar under Vasudeva II, Mint A, ca. AD 290-310; AV (g 7,85; mm 21; h 12); Vasudeva standing facing, head l., sacrificing over altar and holding filleted staff; filleted trident to l., uncertain symbol between feet, “”vasu”” to outer r., Rv. Ardoxsho enthroned facing, holding filleted garland and cornucopia; tamgha in upper l. field. MK 569.

Extremely fine.

1.000

32

The Roman Republic

158

158

Currency bar, so-called Aes Signatum (fragment), Rome, ca. 280-260 BC; AE (g 516; mm 85 x 57); Two chickens feeding; between them, two stars, Rv. Two tridents (or rostra, as Thomsen describes them); between them, two dolphins. Crawford 12/1; ICC 24.

Extremely rare, untouched green patina, about extremely fine.

2.000

This currency bar illustrate the Roman practice of divination prior to sea battle via the consumption of grain by sacred chickens. If the birds eat, the gods are happy for the Romans to engage in combat. The most famous incident is the sea battle of Drepana (249 BC) when Claudius Pulcher is said to have been so enraged that the birds wouldn’t eat that he cast them into the sea, saying: ‘If they won’t eat, let them drink!’.

159

159

Anonymous, Cast Quadrans, Rome, ca. 280-276 BC; AE (g 71,80; mm 44; h 12); Right hand; on l., °°°, Rv. Two barley grains; between, °°°. Crawford 14/4; ICC 29.

Dark green patina and good very fine.

Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 100, lot 1350.

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1.500

160

160

Anonymous, Cast As, Rome, ca. 275-270 BC; AE (g 333; mm 68; h 12); Diademed head of Apollo r.; above, I, Rv. Diademed head of Apollo l.; above, I. Crawford 18/1; ICC 33.

Rare. Untouched green patina, high relief, good extremely fine.

3.500

161

161

Anonymous, Cast Triens, Rome, ca. 270 BC; AE (g 108; mm 49; h 12); Head of horse r., below, °°°°, Rv. Head of horse l.; below, °°°°. Crawford 18/3; ICC 35.

High relief, untouched green patina with spots of cuprite deposits, good extremely fine.

800

162

162

Anonymous, Cast Triens, Rome, ca. 270 BC; AE (g 98; mm 47; h 12); Head of horse r., below, °°°°, Rv. Head of horse l.; below, °°°°. Crawford 18/3; ICC 35.

High relief, untouched green patina, extremely fine.

34

650

164 163

163

164

Anonymous, Cast Quadrans, Rome, ca. 270 BC; AE (g 86,20; mm 47; h 12); Boar leaping r.; below, °°°, Rv. Boar leaping l.; below, °°°. Crawford 18/4; ICC 36.

Untouched green patina, about extremely fine.

250

Anonymous, Cast Sextans, Rome, ca. 270 BC; AE (g 53; mm 38; h 12); Head of Dioscurus r., wearing pileus; behind, °°, Rv. Head of Dioscurus l., wearing pileus; behind, °°. Crawford 18/5; ICC 37.

Untouched green patina, about extremely fine.

330

166 165

165

166

Anonymous, Cast Sextans, Rome, ca. 270 BC; AE (g 52; mm 37; h 12); Head of Dioscurus r., wearing pileus; behind, °°, Rv. Head of Dioscurus l., wearing pileus; behind, °°. Crawford 18/5; ICC 37.

High relief and untouched green patina, good extremely fine.

300

Anonymous, Didrachm, Neapolis (?), ca. 289 BC; AR (g 6,94; mm 21; h 9); Head of Hercules r., with club and lion’s skin over shoulder, Rv. She-wolf r., suckling twins; in ex. ROMANO. Crawford 20/1; Sydenham 6.

Toned and about extremely fine.

500

168

167

167 Anonymous, Cast Quadrans, Rome, ca. 265 BC; AE (g 63,00; mm 42; h 12); Right hand; beside, °°°, Rv. Left hand; beside, °°°. Crawford 21/4; ICC 44.

Untouched green patina, about extremely fine.

168

Anonymous, Cast Sextans, Rome, ca. 265 BC; AE (g 40; mm 34; h 12); Scallop-shell seen from outside; below, °°, Rv. Scallop-shell seen from inside. Crawford 21/5; ICC 45.

Untouched green patina, about extremely fine.

35

500

300

170

169

169

170

Anonymous, Cast Uncia, Rome, ca. 265 BC; AE (g 24; mm 25; h 12); Knucklebone, Rv. Knucklebone. Crawford 21/6; ICC 46.

High relief and untouched green patina, extremely fine.

200

Anonymous, Cast Uncia, Rome, ca. 265 BC; AE (g 21; mm 26; h 12); Knucklebone, Rv. Knucklebone. Crawford 21/6; ICC 46.

High relief and untouched green patina, extremely fine.

200

171

171

Anonymous, Didrachm, Neapolis or Rome, 265-242 BC; AR (g 6,60; mm 20; h 4); Head of Roma r., wearing Phrygian helmet; behind, dog, Rv. Victory standing r., attaching wreath to palm-branch; before, Çť; behind, ROMANO. Crawford 22/1; Sydenham 21.

Rare. Lightly toned and about extremely fine.

2.000

172

172

Anonymous, Cast As, Rome, ca. 230 BC; AE (g 251; mm 60; h 12); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, I, Rv. Wheel of six spokes; between two spokes, I. Crawford 24/3; ICC 66.

Rare. High relief and untouched green patina, extremely fine.

36

3.000

173

173

Anonymous, Cast As, Rome, ca. 230 BC; AE (g 219; mm 60; h 12); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, I, Rv. Wheel of six spokes; between two spokes, I. Crawford 24/3; ICC 66.

Rare. Green patina, about extremely fine.

2.500

174

1,5:1

1,5:1 175

174 Anonymous, Litra, Rome, ca. 241-235 BC; AE (g 2,53; mm 16; h 9); Helmeted head of Mars r., Rv. Horse’s head r.; behind, sickle; below, ROMA. Crawford 25/3; Sydenham 26.

Glossy dark-green patina, good extremely fine.

175

Anonymous, Cast Triens, Rome, ca. 240 BC; AE (g 81,73; mm 46; h 9); Thunderbolt; in field, °° - °°, Rv. Dolphin r.; above, sickle; below, °°°°. Crawford 25/6; ICC 50.

High relief, untouched green patina with spots of cuprite deposits, extremely fine.

300

500

176

176

Anonymous, Cast Quadrans, Rome, ca. 240 BC; AE (g 70; mm 43; h 12); Right hand; on l., °°°; on r., sickle, Rv. Two barley grains; between, °°°. Crawford 25/7; ICC 51.

High relief and untouched green patina, good extremely fine.

37

500

177

177

Anonymous, Cast Quadrans, Rome, ca. 240 BC; AE (g 72; mm 44; h 12); Right hand; on l., °°°; on r., sickle, Rv. Two barley grains; between, °°°. Crawford 25/7; ICC 51.

High relief and untouched green patina, extremely fine.

500

179 178

178

179

Anonymous, Cast Sextans, Rome, ca. 240 BC; AE (g 46; mm 36; h 6); Scallop-shell seen from outside; below, °°, Rv. Caduceus; on r., sickle; in field, °°. Crawford 25/8; ICC 52.

High relief and untouched green patina, good extremely fine.

500

Anonymous, Litra, Rome, ca. 230-226 BC; AE (g 3,27; mm 15; h 6); Helmeted head of Mars r.; behind, club, Rv. Horse galloping r.; above, club; below, ROMA. Crawford 27/2; Sydenham 24.

Green patina, about extremely fine.

120

180

181

180

181

Anonymous, Double litra, Rome, ca. 230-226 BC; AE (g 7,95; mm 20; h 6); Head of Hercules r., wearing lion’s skin, Rv. Pegasus r.; above, club and below, ROMA. Crawford 27/3; Sydenham 7.

Scarce and in exceptional condition for the issue. Extremely fine.

200

Anonymous, Cast Semis, Rome, ca. 235 BC; AE (g 113; mm 52; h 12); Helmeted head of Minerva r.; behind, club; below, S, Rv. Helmeted head of Minerva l.; behind, club; below, S. Crawford 27/6; ICC 59.

Scarce. High relief and untouched green patina, extremely fine.

600

38

183

182 1,5:1

182

183

Anonymous, Cast Uncia, Rome, ca. 235-226 BC; AE (g 20,16; mm 25; h 12); Knucklebone; beside, club, Rv. Knucklebone; beside, club. Crawford 27/10; ICC 63.

Green patina, extremely fine.

200

Anonymous, Quadrigatus, Rome, from 269 BC; AR (g 6,54; mm 22; h 6); Laureate head of Fontus, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga driven by Victory r., holding sceptre and thunderbolt; in ex. ROMA incuse on raised tablet. Crawford 30/1; Sydenham 64e.

Exceptional reliefs on a full flan, virtually as struck on a sound metal: one of the best specimens known.

1.000

184

184

185

186

185

186

Anonymous, Quadrigatus, Rome, from 269 BC; AR (g 6,60; mm 22; h 6); Laureate head of Fontus, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga driven by Victory r., holding sceptre and thunderbolt; in ex. ROMA incuse on raised tablet. Crawford 29/3; Sydenham 64.

Lightly toned, large flan and good extremely fine.

900

Anonymous, Quadrigatus, Rome, from 269 BC; AR (g 6,61; mm 25; h 7); Laureate head of Fontus, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga driven by Victory r., holding sceptre and thunderbolt; in ex. ROMA incuse on raised tablet. Crawford 28/3; Sydenham 64.

Lustrous, large flan and good extremely fine.

900

Anonymous, Quadrigatus, Rome, from 269 BC; AR (g 6,72; mm 26; h 7); Laureate head of Fontus, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga driven by Victory r., holding sceptre and thunderbolt; in ex. ROMA incuse on raised tablet. Crawford 28/3; Sydenham 64.

Cabinet tone, very large flan, extremely fine.

600

188

187

187

188

1,5:1

Anonymous, Quadrigatus, Rome, from 269 BC; AR (g 6,73; mm 23; h 6); Laureate head of Fontus, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga driven by Victory r., holding sceptre and thunderbolt; in ex. ROMA incuse on raised tablet. Crawford 28/3; Sydenham 64.

Large flan; lightly toned and about extremely fine.

600

Anonymous, Quadrigatus, Rome, from 269 BC; AR (g 5,74; mm 20; h 6); Laureate head of Fontus, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga driven by Victory r., holding sceptre and thunderbolt; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 28/3; Sydenham 64.

Lightly toned and about extremely fine.

300

39

189

189

Anonymous, Cast As, Rome, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 273; mm 66; h 12); Head of Janus; below, mark of value set horizontally, Rv. Prow r.; above, I. Crawford 35/1; ICC 74.

High relief and untouched green patina. A beautiful full flan, good extremely fine.

2.500

190

190

Anonymous, Cast As, Rome, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 269; mm 63; h 12); Head of Janus; below, mark of value set horizontally, Rv. Prow r.; above, I. Crawford 35/1; ICC 74.

High relief, untouched green patina with spots of cuprite deposits, extremely fine.

40

2.000

191

191

Anonymous, Cast Triens, Rome, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 94; mm 48; h 12); Helmeted head of Minerva l.; below, °°°°, Rv. Prow r.; below, °°°°. Crawford 35/3a; ICC 78.

High relief and untouched green patina, extremely fine.

193

192

192

193

500

Anonymous, Cast Quadrans, Rome, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 66; mm 40; h 12); Head of Hercules l., wearing lion’s skin; behind, °°°, Rv. Prow r.; below, °°°. Crawford 35/4; ICC 80.

High relief and untouched green patina, good extremely fine.

400

Anonymous, Cast Sextans, Rome, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 44; mm 34; h 12); Head of Mercury l., wearing winged petasus; behind, °°, Rv. Prow r.; below, °°. Crawford 35/5; ICC 82.

High relief and untouched green patina, extremely fine.

300

194

1,5:1

194

195

195

1,5:1

Anonymous, Quartuncia, Rome, 217-215 BC; AE (g 2,88; mm 15; h 4); Helmeted head of Roma r., Rv. Prow r.; above, ROMA. Crawford 38/8; Sydenham 88. About fdc.

150

Anonymous, Uncia, Rome, 217-215 BC; AE (g 11,77; mm 24; h 5); Draped bust of Sol facing; on l., °, Rv. Crescent; above, ° between two stars; below, ROMA. Crawford 39/4; Sydenham 96.

Green patina, some deposits but extremely fine.

200

41

196 197 1,5:1

1,5:1

196

197

Anonymous, Denarius, Rome, end of 3rd century BC; AR (g 4,36; mm 21; h 9); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. The Dioscuri galloping r.; in ex. ROMA partially incuse on raised tablet. Crawford 44/5; Sydenham 167.

Cabinet tone, large flan and good extremely fine.

400

Anonymous, Victoriatus, Rome, end of 3rd century BC; AR (g 3,36; mm 16; h 1); Laureate head of Jupiter r., Rv. Victory standing r., crowning trophy; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 53/1; Sydenham 83.

Old cabinet and about extremely fine.

100

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198

199

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200

Anonymous, Denarius, Rome, end of 3rd century BC; AR (g 4,26; mm 19; h 12) ; Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. The Dioscuri galloping r.; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 53/2; Sydenham 229.

Lightly toned and extremely fine.

200

Corn-ear series, 20 asses, Rome, end of 3rd century BC; AV (g 1,04; mm 9; h 10); Helmeted head of Mars r.; behind, XX, Rv. Eagle on thunderbolt r.; below, ROMA; on l., corn-ear. Crawford 72/2; Sydenham 234.

Rare and about extremely fine.

4.500

Ex Aes Rude Titano, Auction 9 (1981).

200

ROMA in monogram series, Uncia, South East Italy, ca. 211-210 BC; AE (g 3,67; mm 17; h 5); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, °, Rv. Prow r.; above, ROMA; before, ROMA in monogram; below, °. Crawford 84/-; Sydenham -.

Extremely rare, unpublished in Crawford. Untouched green patina and good very fine.

201

201

202

203

202

400

203

Fly series, Denarius, Rome, 179-170 BC; AR (g 3,77; mm 17; h 2); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Luna in biga r., holding reins; below, fly; in ex. ROMA in partial frame. Crawford 159/2; Sydenham 322.

Scarce, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

150

Furius Purpurio, Denarius, Rome, 169-158 BC; AR (g 3,29; mm 17; h 7); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Luna in biga r.; above, murex-shell; below, PVR; in ex., ROMA in linear frame. Crawford 187/1; Furia 13; Sydenham 424.

Cabinet tone, extremely fine.

100

Anonymous, Denarius, Rome, 157-156 BC; AR (g 3,96; mm 18; h 7); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding goad and reins; in ex. ROMA in partial frame. Crawford 197/1a; Sydenham 376.

Lightly toned and about extremely fine.

120

This lot is sold with an export licence issued by the Republic of Italy.

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204

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206

206

C. Junius C.f., Denarius, Rome, 149 BC; AR (g 3,99; mm 18; h 1); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. The Dioscuri galloping r.; below, C IVNI C F; in ex. ROMA in partial tablet. Crawford 210/1; Junia 1; Sydenham 392.

Lightly toned, large flan and good extremely fine.

150

M. Atilius Saranus, Denarius, Rome, 148 BC; AR (g 3,98; mm 18; h 2); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, SARAN; before, X, Rv. The Dioscuri galloping r.; below, M ATILI; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 214/1b; Atilia 8; Sydenham 398b.

Lightly toned, good extremely fine.

150

Q. Marcius Libo, Denarius, Rome, 148 BC; AR (g 3,90; mm 20; h 2); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, LIBO; before, X, Rv. The Dioscuri galloping r.; below, Q MARC; in ex. ROMA in partial tablet. Crawford 215/1; Marcia 1; Sydenham 396.

Lightly toned, large flan and about extremely fine.

120

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208

207 L. Cupiennius, Denarius, Rome, 147 BC; AR (g 3,57; mm 18; h 6); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, cornucopiae; before, X, Rv. The Dioscuri galloping r.; below, L CVP; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 218/1; Cupiennia 1; Sydenham 404.

Lustrous and extremely fine.

80

M. Junius Silanus, Denarius, Rome, 145 BC; AR (g 3,95; mm 18; h 3); Helmeted head of Roma r.; before, X; behind, ass’s head, Rv. The Dioscuri galloping r.; below, M IVNI; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 220/1; Junia 8; Sydenham 408.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

120

C. Titinius, Denarius, Rome, 141 BC; AR (g 3,92; mm 17; h 5); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, XVI, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding whip and reins; below, C TITINI; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 226/1a; Julia 7; Sydenham 445.

Lustrous, good extremely fine.

120

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C. Renius, Denarius, Rome, 138 BC; AR (g 3,67; mm 17; h 8); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Juno in biga of goats r.; below, C RENI; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 231/1; Renia 1; Sydenham 432.

Lightly toned, good extremely fine.

100

Ti. Veturius Gracchi f. Sempronianus, Denarius, Rome, 137 BC; AR (g 3,93; mm 19; h 2); Helmeted and draped bust of Mars r.; behind, X and TI VET, Rv. Oath-taking scene: two warriors face each other, hold spear in l. hand and with sword in r. hand touches pig held by figure kneeling between them; above, ROMA. Crawford 234/1; Veturia 1; Sydenham 507.

Lightly toned, good extremely fine.

130

Sex. Pompeius Fostlus, Denarius, Rome, 137 BC; AR (g 4,00; mm 19; h 8); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, jug; before, X, Rv. She-wolf r., suckling twins; behind, ficus Ruminalis; on l., Faustulus identified by legend F O - STLVS; on r., SEX POM; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 235/1a; Pompeia 1; Sydenham 461.

Lightly toned, extremely fine.

140

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214

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M. Baebius Q.f. Tampilus, Denarius, Rome, 137 BC; AR (g 3,91; mm 18; h 2); Helmeted head of Roma l. wearing necklace of pendants; behind, upwards, TAMPIL; before, X, Rv. Apollo in quadriga r., holding reins, branch, bow and arrow; below, ROMA; in ex. M BAEBI Q F. Crawford 236/1a; Baebia 12; Sydenham 489.

Lightly toned, about extremely fine.

100

Cn. Lucretius Trio, Denarius, Rome, 136 BC; AR (g 3,95; mm 18; h 9); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, TRIO; before, X, Rv. The Dioscuri galloping r.; below, CN LVCR; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 237/1a; Lucretia 1; Sydenham 450.

Lustrous, about fdc.

130

L. Antestius Gragulus, Denarius, Rome, 136 BC; AR (g 3,85; mm 20; h 12); Helmeted head of Roma r.; before, *; behind, GRAG, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga r., holding reins, thunderbolt and sceptre; below, L ANTES; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 238/1; Antestia 9; Sydenham 451.

Lustrous, extremely fine.

120

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C. Aburius Geminus, Denarius, Rome, 134 BC; AR (g 3,92; mm 18; h 2); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, GEM; before, *, Rv. Mars in quadriga r., holding spear, shield, reins and trophy; below, C ABVRI; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 244/1; Aburia 1; Sydenham 490.

Lustrous and fdc.

150

P. Maenius M.f. Antiaticus, Denarius, Rome, 132 BC; AR (g 3,91; mm 19; h 8); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, *, Rv. Victory in quadriga r., holding reins, palm-branch and wreath; below, P MAE ANT; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 249/1; Maenia 7; Sydenham 492.

Lightly toned and good extremely fine.

150

This lot is sold with an export licence issued by the Republic of Italy.

218

M. Aburius M.f. Geminus, Denarius, Rome, 132 BC; AR (g 3,93; mm 18; h 1); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, GEM; before, *, Rv. Sol in quadriga r., holding reins and whip; below, M ABVRI; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 250/1; Aburia 6; Sydenham 487.

Lustrous and fdc.

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219

220

150

220

Q. Fabius Maximus, Denarius, Rome, 127 BC; AR (g 3,90; mm 17; h 12); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, ROMA; before, * and Q MAX, Rv. Cornucopiae superimposed on thunderbolt; around, wreath composed of ear of barley, ear of wheat and assorted fruits. Crawford 265/1; Fabia 5; Sydenham 478.

Lustrous, extremely fine.

180

C. Metellus, Denarius, Rome, 125 BC; AR (g 3,80; mm 18; h 12); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, ROMA; before, *, Rv. Jupiter, crowned by flying Victory, in biga of elephants l., holding thunderbolt and reins; in ex. C METELLVS. Crawford 269/1; Caecilia 14; Sydenham 485.

Scarce. Cabinet tone and about extremely fine.

140

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221

222

223

222

223

M. Porcius Laeca, Denarius, Rome, 125 BC; AR (g 3,89; mm 18; h 3); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, LAECA, before, *, Rv. Libertas, crowned by flying Victory, in quadriga r., holding reins, rod and pileus; below, M PORC; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 270/1; Porcia 3; Sydenham 513.

Lustrous, about extremely fine.

100

M. Furius L.f. Philus, Denarius, Rome, 119 BC; AR (g 3,93; mm 18; h 12); Laureate head of Janus; around, M FOVRI L F, Rv. Roma standing l., holding sceptre and crowning trophy; behind, ROMA; above, star; on the l. field, trophy surmounted by a helmet in the form of a boar’s head and flanked by carnyx and shield on each side; in ex.

PHILI. Crawford 281/1; Furia 18; Sydenham 529.

Cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

120

L. Licinius Crassus and Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus with L. Pomponius, Denarius serratus, Narbo, 118 BC; AR (g 3,91; mm 19; h 1); Helmeted head of Roma r.; around, L POMPONI CN F; behind, X, Rv. Naked, bearded warrior in biga r., holding shield, carnyx and reins in l. hand and hurling spear with r. hand; in ex. L LIC CN DOM. Crawford 282/4; Domitia 19, Licinia 14, Pomponia 7; Sydenham 523.

Cabinet tone, centered and extremely fine.

120

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224

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Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus, Denarius, Rome, 116 or 115 BC; AR (g 3,88; mm 20; h 9); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X; before, ROMA, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga r., holding thunderbolt and branch; in ex. CN DOMI. Crawford 285/1; Domitia 7; Sydenham 535.

Lightly toned, large flan, about extremely fine.

120

Anonymous, Denarius, Rome, 115 or 114 BC; AR (g 3,74; mm 20; h 12); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X; below, ROMA, Rv. Roma seated r. on pile of shield, holding spear; at feet, helmet; before, she-wolf suckling twins; on either side, two birds flying. Crawford 287/1; Sydenham 530.

Cabinet tone and about extremely fine.

180

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226

226

M. Cipius M.f., Denarius, Rome, 115 or 114 BC; AR (g 3,94; mm 17; h 7); Helmeted head of Roma r.; before, M CIPI MF; behind, X, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins and palm-branch tied with fillet; below, rudder; in ex.

ROMA. Crawford 289/1; Cipia 1; Sydenham 546.

Lustrous and extremely fine.

100

This lot is sold with an export licence issued by the Republic of Italy.

227

P. Licinius Nerva, Denarius, Rome, 113 or 112 BC; AR (g 3,88; mm 18; h 1); Helmeted bust of Roma l., holding shield and spear; above, crescent; before, *; behind, ROMA, Rv. Voting scene in the Comitium: one voter on l. of pons receives ballot from attendant below, another voter on r. of pons places ballot in cista; above, P NERVA; at top of coin, bar on which stands tablet bearing letter P. Crawford 292/1; Licinia 7; Sydenham 548.

Lightly toned, well centered reverse, about extremely fine.

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Cn. Cornelius Blasio Cn.f., Denarius, Rome, 112 or 111 BC; AR (g 3,74; mm 18; h 6); Helmeted head of Mars r.; above, *; before, CN BLASIO CN F; behind, prow-stem, Rv. Jupiter standing facing between Juno and Minerva and holding sceptre and thunderbolt; Juno holds sceptre, Minerva holds sceptre and crowns Jupiter; in field, Čˆ; in ex.

ROMA. Crawford 296/1d; Cornelia 19; Sydenham 561b.

Minor porosity, extremely fine.

150

Appius Claudius Pulcher, T. Manlius Mancinus and Q. Urbinius, Denarius, Rome, 111 or 110 BC; AR (g 3,87; mm 17; h 7); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, quadrangular device, Rv. Victory in triga r., holding reins; in ex. AP CL T MAL Q VR. Crawford 299/1a; Claudia 2, Mallia 1; Sydenham 570.

Cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

100

P. Porcius Laeca, Denarius, Rome, 110 or 109 BC; AR (g 3,77; mm 18; h 6); Helmeted head of Roma r.; above, ROMA; before, X; behind, P LAECA, Rv. Figure, in military dress, standing l., with hand raised; on l., figure in toga; on r., attendant with rods; in ex. PROVOCO. Crawford 301/1; Porcia 4; Sydenham 571.

Cabinet tone and extremely fine.

100

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233

232

M. Herennius, Denarius, Rome, 108 or 107 BC; AR (g 3,98; mm 20; h 7); Head of Pietas r., wearing diadem; behind, PIETAS, Rv. One of the Pii fratres (Anphinomos or Anapias) running r., bearing his father on his shoulders; behind, M HERENNI; before, control mark. Crawford 308/1b; Herennia 1; Sydenham 567a.

Centered and good extremely fine.

250

C. Sulpicius C.f. Galba, Denarius serratus, Rome, 106 BC; AR (g 3,99; mm 19; h 9); Jugate, laureate heads of Dei Penates l.; before, D P P, Rv. Two male figures standing facing each other, each holding spear and pointing at sow which lies between them; above, control letter; in ex., C SVLPICI C F. Crawford 312/1; Sulpicia 1; Sydenham 572.

Cabinet tone, extremely fine.

150

L. Thorius Balbus, Denarius, Rome, 105 BC; AR (g 3,87; mm 19; h 6); Head of Juno Sospita r., wearing goat-skin; behind, I S M R, Rv. Bull charging r.; above, control letter; below, L THORIVS; in ex. BALBVS. Crawford 316/1; Thoria 1; Sydenham 598.

Lustrous and about extremely fine.

100

234

234

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229

228

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Q. Minucius Thermus M.f., Denarius, Rome, 103 BC; AR (g 3,85; mm 19; h 8); Helmeted head of Mars l., Rv. Roman soldier fighting barbarian soldier in protection of fallen comrade; in ex. Q THERM M F. Crawford 319/1; Minucia 19; Sydenham 592.

Cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

120

L. Cassius Caecianus, Denarius, Rome, 102 BC; AR (g 3,99; mm 19; h 4); Draped bust of Ceres l., wearing barley wreath; above, control mark; behind, CAEICIAN, Rv. Yoke of oxen l.; above, control mark; in ex. L CASSI. Crawford 321/1; Cassia 4; Sydenham 594.

Old cabinet tone, well centered and good extremely fine.

500

Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 25 (2003), lot 275.

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236

237

238

P. Servilius M.f. Rullus, Denarius, Rome, 100 BC; AR (g 3,90; mm 21; h 9); Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Minerva l.; behind, RVLLI, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding palm branch and reins; below, P; in ex. P SERVILI M F. Crawford 328/1; Servilia 14; Sydenham 601.

Cabinet tone, large flan, about fdc.

300

L. Pomponius Molo, Denarius, Rome, 97 BC (?); AR (g 3,79; mm 19; h 2); Laureate head of Apollo r.; around, L POMPON - MOLO, Rv. Lighted altar; on l., Numa Pompilius holding lituus; on r., victimarius leading goat; in ex.

NVMA POMPIL. Crawford 334/1; Pomponia 6; Sydenham 607.

Lightly toned, well centered, about extremely fine / extremely fine.

180

C. Publicius Malleolus, Denarius, Rome, 96 BC (?); AR (g 3,72; mm 18; h 11); Helmeted head of Mars r.; above, hammer; before, *, Rv. Naked warrior standing l., holding spear and placing foot on cuirass; on l., trophy; on r., prow, grasshopper and C MAL. Crawford 335/3d; Poblicia 6; Sydenham 615a.

Lightly toned and good extremely fine.

200

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240

D. Junius Silanus L.f., Denarius, Rome, 91 BC; AR (g 3,86; mm 19; h 2); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, control letter, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins; above, control numeral; in ex D SILANVS L F / ROMA. Crawford 337/3; Sydenham 646; Junia 15.

Lightly toned, good extremely fine.

100

L. Calpurnius Piso L.f. L.n. Frugi, Denarius, Rome, 90 BC; AR (g 3,78; mm 19; h 6); Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, control symbol; before, *, Rv. Horseman galloping l., holding torch; below, PISO FRVGI / ROMA; above, control symbol. Crawford 340/1; Calpurnia 7; Sydenham 654.

Lustrous, good extremely fine.

100

242

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241

242

L. Calpurnius Piso L.f. L.n. Frugi, Denarius, Rome, 90 BC; AR (g 4,10; mm 19; h 2); Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, fractional sign; before, control letter, Rv. Horseman galloping r., holding palm-branch; above, control letter; below, L PISO FRVGI. Crawford 340/1; Calpurnia 11; Sydenham 665m.

Extremely fine.

100

C. Vibius C.f. Pansa, Denarius, Rome, 90 BC; AR (g 4,16; mm 19; h 3); Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, PANSA, Rv. Minerva in quadriga r., holding reins, spear and trophy; in ex. C VIBIVS C F. Crawford 342/5b; Vibia 1; Sydenham 684.

Lustrous, good extremely fine.

150

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The Bellum Sociale, Denarius, Corfinium, 90 BC; AR (g 3,83; mm 18; h 5); Laureate head of Italia l., Rv. Oath-taking scene: eight soldiers, four on each side, pointing their swords at pig held by kneeling youth; in the background, standard; in ex. II. Sydenham 629; Campana 8.

Rare. Lightly toned, minor porosity and good very fine.

500

M. Porcius Cato, Quinarius, Rome, 89 BC; AR (g 2,04; mm 14; h 2); Head of Liber r., wearing ivy-wreath; behind, M CATO; below, control symbol, Rv. Victory seated r., holding patera and palm branch; in ex. VICTRIX. Crawford 343/2a; Porcia 5; Sydenham 596.

Good extremely fine.

80

L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus, Denarius, Rome, 89 BC; AR (g 3,95; mm 19; h 5); Head of king Tatius r.; behind, SABIN, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding wreath and reins; below, L TITVRI; in ex. control symbol. Crawford 344/3; Tituria 6; Sydenham 700b.

Old cabinet tone and extremely fine.

150

L. Rubrius Dossenus, Denarius, Rome, 87 BC; AR (g 3,89; mm 17; h 12); Laureate head of Jupiter r., with sceptre over shoulder; below, DOSSEN, Rv. Triumphal quadriga r., side-panel decorated with thunderbolt; above, Victory holding wreath; in ex. L RVBRI. Crawford 348/1; Rubria 1; Sydenham 705.

Old cabinet tone, well centered reverse, good extremely fine.

250

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249

GAR, OGVL, VER series, Denarius, Rome, 86 BC; AR (g 3,94; mm 18; h 6); Head of Apollo r., wearing oak-wreath; below, thunderbolt, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga r., holding reins and thunderbolt. Crawford 350A/2; Sydenham 723.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

120

L. Julius Bursio, Denarius, Rome, 85 BC; AR (g 4,35; mm 20; h 1); Male head r. with attributes of Apollo, Mercury and Neptune; behind, control-mark, Rv. Victory in quadriga r., holding reins and wreath; in ex. L IVLI BVRSIO. Crawford 352/1a; Julia 5; Sydenham 728.

Lustrous, about fdc.

200

Mn. Fonteius C.f., Denarius, Rome, 85 BC; AR (g 3,81; mm 20; h 7); Laureate head of Apollo Veiovis r.; below, thunderbolt; behind, MN FONTEI C F; before, monogram, Rv. Winged figure on goat r.; above, pilei; in ex. thyrsus; laurel wreath as border. Crawford 353/1a; Fonteia 9; Sydenham 724.

Old cabinet tone, flan slightly bent, extremely fine.

200

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C. Norbanus, Denarius, Rome, 83 BC; AR (g 3,94; mm 20; h 4); Head of Venus r.; below, C NORBANVS; behind, control numeral, Rv. Prow-stem, fasces with axe, caduceus and corn ear. Crawford 357/1a; Norbana 1; Sydenham 740.

Old cabinet tone, large flan and about fdc.

500

C. Norbanus, Denarius, Rome, 83 BC; AR (g 3,74; mm 19; h 12); Head of Venus r.; below, C NORBANVS; behind, control numeral, Rv. Corn ear, fasces with axe and caduceus. Crawford 357/1b; Norbana 2; Sydenham 739.

Lightly toned, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

180

L. Cornelius Sulla Felix, Denarius, Mint moving with Sulla, 84-83 BC; AR (g 3,32; mm 17; h 1); Head of Venus r., wearing diadem; on r., Cupid holding palm-branch; below, L SVLLA, Rv. Two trophies; between, praefericulum and lituus; above, IMPER; below, ITERVM. Crawford 359/2; Cornelia 29; Sydenham 761.

Scarce. Cabinet tone and minor cleaning marks, about extremely fine.

250

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P. Crepusius, Denarius, Rome, 82 BC; AR (g 4,10; mm 18; h 9); Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, sceptre and control letter; before, control symbol, Rv. Horseman r., brandishing spear; behind, control numeral; in ex. P CREPVSI. Crawford 361/1c; Crepusia 1; Sydenham 738a.

Lustrous and about fdc.

200

P. Crepusius, Denarius, Rome, 82 BC; AR (g 3,55; mm 18; h 5); Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, sceptre and control letter; before, control symbol, Rv. Horseman r., brandishing spear; behind, control numeral; in ex. P CREPVSI. Crawford 361/1c; Crepusia 1; Sydenham 738a.

Lightly toned and good extremely fine.

150

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C. Mamilius Limetanus, Denarius serratus, Rome, 82 BC; AR (g 3,92; mm 20; h 9); Draped bust of Mercury r., wearing winged petasus; behind, caduceus and control letter, Rv. Ulysses standing r., holding staff and extending hand to dog Argus; on l., C MAMIL; on r., LIMETAN. Crawford 362/1; Mamilia 6; Sydenham 741.

Old cabinet tone and extremely fine.

350

L. Marcius Censorinus, Denarius, Rome, 82 BC; AR (g 3,51; mm 16; h 9); Laureated head of Apollo r., Rv. Marsyas walking l., holding wine-skin over shoulder; behind, column bearing statue of Victory; before, L CENSOR. Crawford 363/1d; Marcia 24; Sydenham 737.

Minor scratch on reverse, anyway extremely fine.

130

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Q. Antonius Balbus, Denarius serratus, Rome, 83-82 BC; AR (g 4,57; mm 18; h 1); Laureate head of Jupiter r.; behind, S C, Rv. Victory on quadriga r., holding wreath and palm-branch; below, control letter; in ex. Q ANTO BALB / PR. Crawford 364/1d; Antonia 1; Sydenham 742.

Cabinet tone, large flan, about fdc.

300

Q. Antonius Balbus, Denarius serratus, Rome, 83-82 BC; AR (g 3,74; mm 19; h 5); Laureate head of Jupiter r.; behind, S C, Rv. Victory on quadriga r., holding wreath and palm-branch; below, control letter; in ex. Q ANTO BALB / PR. Crawford 364/1d; Antonia 1; Sydenham 742.

Lovely iridescent tone and extremely fine.

250

L. Cornelius Sulla Felix and L. Manlius Torquatus, Denarius, Mint moving with Sulla, 82 BC; AR (g 3,54; mm 18; h 8); Helmeted head of Roma r.; before, L MANLI; behind, PRO Q, Rv. Triumphator, crowned by flying Victory, in quadriga r., holding reins and caduceus; in ex. L SVLLA IM. Crawford 367/5; Manlia 4, Cornelia 42; Sydenham 757.

Good very fine.

150

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A. Postumius A.f. Sp.n. Albinus, Denarius serratus, Rome, 81 BC; AR (g 3,97; mm 20; h 1); Draped bust of Diana r., with bow and quiver over shoulder; above, bucranium, Rv. Rock, on which stand lighted altar; on l., bull; on r., togate figure holding aspergillum over bull; around, A POST A F - S N ALBIN. Crawford 372/1; Postumia 7; Sydenham 745.

Cabinet tone and extremely fine.

250

A. Postumius A.f. Sp.n. Albinus, Denarius serratus, Rome, 81 BC; AR (g 3,89; mm 19; h 9); Veiled head of Hispania r.; behind, HISPAN, Rv. Togate figure with r. hand raised, standing r. between legionary eagle and fasces with axe; around, A POST A F S N ALBIN. Crawford 372/2; Postumia 8; Sydenham 746.

Lightly toned, extremely fine.

150

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Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius, Denarius, North Italy, 81 BC; AR (g 4,03; mm 17; h 8); Head of Pietas r.; before, stork, Rv. elephant l.; in ex. Q C M P I. Crawford 374/1; Caecilia 43; Sydenham 750.

Lightly toned and good very fine.

100

C. Marius C.f. Capito, Denarius serratus, Rome, 81 BC; AR (g 3,85; mm 19; h 3); Draped bust of Ceres r.; behind, CAPIT and control numeral; before, control symbol, Rv. Ploughman with yoke of oxen l.; above, control numeral; in ex. C MARI C F / S C. Crawford 378/1c; Maria 9; Sydenham 744b.

Lightly toned, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

100

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L. Procilius f., Denarius, Rome, 80 BC; AR (g 3,81; mm 19; h 12); Laureate head of Jupiter r.; behind, S C, Rv. Juno Sospita r., holding spear and shield; behind, L PROCILI / F; before, snake. Crawford 379/1; Procilia 1; Sydenham 771.

Countermark on obverse, good very fine.

100

L. Procilius f., Denarius serratus, Rome, 80 BC; AR (g 3,51; mm 20; h 6); Head of Juno Sospita r.; behind, S C, Rv. Juno Sospita in biga r., holding shield and spear; below, snake; in ex. L PROCILI F. Crawford 379/2; Procilia 2; Sydenham 772.

Cabinet tone, large flan, good very fine.

150

C. Naevius Balbus, Denarius serratus, Rome, 79 BC; AR (g 3,97; mm 19; h 1); Diademed head of Venus r.; behind, S C; before, control letter, Rv. Victory in triga r., holding reins; in ex. C NAE BALB. Crawford 382/1a; Naevia 6; Sydenham 769.

Cabinet tone and good extremely fine.

300

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Ti. Claudius Ti.f. Ap.n., Denarius serratus, Rome, 79 BC; AR (g 4,02; mm 20; h 6); Draped bust of Diana r., with bow and quiver over shoulder; before, S C, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins, wreath and palm branch; below, control numeral; in ex. TI CLAVD TI F / AP N. Crawford 383/1; Claudia 5; Sydenham 770.

Old cabinet tone, extremely fine / about Cabinet tone and extremely fine.

100

L. Cassius Q.f. Longinus, Denarius, Rome, 78 BC; AR (g 3,80; mm 16; h 9); Head of Liber r., wearing ivy wreath and with thyrsus over shoulder, Rv. Head of Libera l., wearing vine wreath; behind, L CASSI Q F. Crawford 386/1; Cassia 6; Sydenham 779.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

1.000

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L. Rutilius Flaccus, Denarius, Rome, 77 BC; AR (g 3,96; mm 18; h 5); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, FLAC, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding wreath and reins; in ex. L RVTILI. Crawford 387/1; Rutilia 1; Sydenham 780.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

100

P. Satrienus, Denarius, Rome, 77 BC; AR (g 3,93; mm 17; h 7); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, control numeral, Rv. She-wolf l.; above, ROMA; in ex. P SATRIE / NVS. Crawford 388/1b; Satriena 1; Sydenham 781.

Lovely iridescent cabinet tone, about fdc.

550

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L. Farsuleius Mensor, Denarius, Rome, 75 BC; AR (g 3,41; mm 21; h 11); Diademed and draped bust of Libertas r.; behind, pileus and control numeral; before, MENSOR; below, S C, Rv. Warrior, holding spear and reining biga r., assists togate figure into biga; below, scorpion; in ex. L FARSVLEI. Crawford 392/1a; Farsuleia 1; Sydenham 789a.

Cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

100

Cn. Cornelius Lentulus, Denarius, Spanish mint (?), 76-75 BC; AR (g 3,93; mm 19; h 7); Draped bust of Genius Populi Romani r., with sceptre over shoulder; above, G P R, Rv. Sceptre with wreath, globe and rudder; in field, EX - S C; below, CN LEN Q. Crawford 393/1a; Cornelia 54; Sydenham 752.

Lustrous, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

180

C. Postumius At or Ta, Denarius, Rome, 74 BC; AR (g 3,66; mm 18; h 5); Draped bust of Diana r., with bow and quiver over shoulder, Rv. Hound running r.; below, spear; in ex. C POSTVMI / AT (or TA). Crawford 394/1a; Postumia 9; Sydenham 785.

Lustrous and fdc.

450

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Mn. Aquillius Mn.f. Mn.n., Denarius serratus, Rome, 71 BC; AR (g 3,98; mm 20; h 6); Helmeted and draped bust of Virtus r.; before, VIRTVS; behind, III VIR, Rv. Warrior, holding shield and raising up fallen figure; on r. field, MN AQVIL; in l. field, MN F MN N; in ex. SICIL. Crawford 401/1; Aquilia 2; Sydenham 798.

Lightly toned, good extremely fine.

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275 Q. Fufius Calenus and P. Mucius Cordus, Denarius serratus, Rome, 70 BC; AR (g 3,90; mm 19; h 6); Jugate heads of Honos and Virtus r.; on l., HO; on r., VIRT; below, KALENI, Rv. Roma and Italia clasping hands; between, cornucopiae; on l., winged caduceus and ITAL; on r., RO; in ex. CORDI. Crawford 403/1; Fufia 1, Mucia 1; Sydenham 797.

Lightly toned, minor sign on reverse, about extremely fine.

200

T. Vettius Sabinus, Denarius serratus, Rome, 70 BC; AR (g 3,97; mm 19; h 6); Head of King Tatius r.; below, TA; behind, SABINVS; before, S C, Rv. Togate figure in biga l., holding reins and magistrate staff; behind, corn-ear; above, IVDEX; in ex. [T] VETTIVS. Crawford 404/1; Vettia 2; Sydenham 905.

Rare. Lightly toned and about extremely fine.

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C. Hosidius C.f. Geta, Denarius, Rome, 68 BC; AR (g 4,05; mm 18; h 6); Draped bust of Diana r., with bow and quiver over shoulder; before, GETA; behind, III VIR, Rv. Boar r, wounded by spear and attacked by hound; in ex. C HOSIDI C F. Crawford 407/2; Hosidia 1; Sydenham 903.

Minor scratch on obverse, anyway extremely fine - good extremely fine.

150

C. Calpurnius Piso L.f. Frugi, Denarius, Rome, 67 BC; AR (g 3,86; mm 18; h 6); Head of Apollo r., hair tied with band; behind, control symbol, Rv. Horseman r., with palm; below, C PISO L F FRV / control mark. Crawford 408/1b; Calpurnia 24; Sydenham 851h.

Lustrous and extremely fine.

180

C. Calpurnius Piso L.f. Frugi, Denarius, Rome, 67 BC; AR (g 4,07; mm 18; h 3) ; Head of Apollo l., hair tied with band; behind, control symbol, Rv. Horseman r.; below, C PISO L F FRV / control mark. Crawford 408/1b; Calpurnia 24; Sydenham 842c.

Cabinet tone, high relief, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

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M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus, Denarius, Rome, 67 BC; AR (g 3,90; mm 19; h 3); Draped bust r., with attributes of Isis, Minerva, Apollo, Diana and Victory; before, cornucopiae and S C; behind, CESTIANVS, Rv. Eagle on thunderbolt; around, M PLAETORIVS M F AED CVR. Crawford 409/1; Plaetoria 4; Sydenham 809.

Old cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

180

M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus, Denarius, Rome, 67 BC; AR (g 3,93; mm 20; h 5); Head of Cybele r.; behind, forepart of lion and CESTIANVS; before, globe, Rv. Curule chair; on l., control symbol; around, M PLAETORIVS AED CVR EX S C. Crawford 409/2; Plaetoria 3; Sydenham 808.

Lightly toned, minor flattening, about extremely fine.

150

Q. Pomponius Musa, Denarius, Rome, 66 BC; AR (g 3,72; mm 19; h 3); Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, flower, Rv. Terpsichore standing r., holding lyre and plectrum; on l., Q POMPONI; on r., MVSA. Crawford 410/7b; Pomponia 18; Sydenham 820a.

Rare. Ligthly toned and about extremely fine.

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Q. Pomponius Musa, Denarius, Rome, 66 BC; AR (g 3,91; mm 18; h 5); Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, a star, Rv. Urania standing l., holding rod which she points to globe resting on tripod; on r., Q POMPONI; on l., MVSA. Crawford 410/8; Pomponia 22; Sydenham 823.

Rare. Cabinet tone, minor scratch on obverse, about extremely fine.

380

L. Roscius Fabatus, Denarius serratus, Rome, 64 BC; AR (g 3,78; mm 18; h 6); Head of Juno Sospita r.; behind, control symbol; below, L ROSCI, Rv. Girl standing r., feeding serpent to r.; on l., control symbol; in ex. FABATI. Crawford 412/1 (s. 16); Roscia 3; Sydenham 915.

Lustrous and fdc.

250

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L. Cassius Longinus, Denarius, Rome, 63 BC; AR (g 3,64; mm 19; h 7); Head of Vesta l., wearing veil and diadem; behind, dish; before, control letter, Rv. Voter l., dropping tablet marked V into cista; on r., LONGIN III V. Crawford 413/1; Cassia 10; Sydenham 935.

Lightly toned, extremely fine.

150

L. Furius Cn.f. Brocchus, Denarius, Rome, 63 BC; AR (g 3,88; mm 19; h 6); Head of Ceres r.; behind, corn ear and III; before, barley grain and VIR; below, BROCCHI, Rv. Curule chair; on either side, fasces; above, L FVRI / CN F. Crawford 414/1; Furia 23; Sydenham 902.

Cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

150

L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus, Denarius, Rome, 62 BC; AR (g 3,80; mm 18; h 5); Head of Concordia r., wearing veil and diadem; on l., PAVLLVS LEPIDVS; on r., CONCORDIA, Rv. Trophy; on r., togate figure (L. Aemilius Paullus); on l., three captives (King Perseus of Macedon and his sons); above, TER; in ex. PAVLLVS. Crawford 415/1; Aemilia 10; Sydenham 926.

Lightly toned and good very fine.

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L. Scribonius Libo, Denarius, Rome, 62 BC; AR (g 3,73; mm 19; h 6); Head of Bonus Eventus r.; before, BON EVENT; behind, LIBO, Rv. Puteal Scribonianum in Roman Forum, decorated with garland and two lyres; at base, hammer; above, PVTEAL; below, SCRIBON. Crawford 416/1a; Scribonia 8; Sydenham 928.

Old cabinet tone, extremely fine.

200

P. Plautius Hypsaeus, Denarius, Rome, 60 BC; AR (g 4,19; mm 18; h 6); Head of Neptune r.; behind, trident; before, P YPSAE S C, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga l., holding reins and thunderbolt; behind, CEPIT; in ex. C YPSAE COS / PRIV. Crawford 420/1a; Plautia 11; Sydenham 910.

Lightly toned, minor flattening, about extremely fine.

200

P. Plautius Hypsaeus, Denarius, Rome, 60 BC; AR (g 4,00; mm 18; h 11); Draped bust of Leuconoe r.; behind, dolphin; before, P YPSAE S C, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga l., holding reins and thunderbolt; below horses, scorpion; in ex., C YPSAE COS / PRIV; on r., CEPIT. Crawford 420/2b; Plautia 12; Sydenham 911c.

Lightly toned, large flan, extremely fine.

200

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M. Nonius Sufenas, Denarius, Rome, 59 BC; AR (g 3,87; mm 18; h 4); Head of Saturn r.; behind, S C, harpa and oval object; before, SVFENAS, Rv. Roma seated l., on pile of shields, holding sword and spear, crowned from behind

by Victory; around, PR L - V - P F; in ex. SEX NONI. Crawford 421/1; Nonia 1; Sydenham 885.

Lustrous, about extremely fine.

150

M. Aemilius Scaurus and P. Plautius Hypsaeus, Denarius, Rome, 58 BC; AR (g 3,95; mm 17; h 6); Dromedary r.; before, kneeling figure, holding reins in l. hand and olive-branch tied with fillet in r. hand; above, M SCAVR / AED CVR; in field, EX - S C; below, REX ARETAS; Rv. Jupiter in quadriga l., holding reins and hurling thunderbolt; below horses, scorpion; above, P HVPSAEV / AED CVR; below, C HVPSAE COS / PREIVE; to r., upwards, CAPTV. Crawford, 422/1b; Aemilia 8; Plautia 8; Sydenham 913.

Cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

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C. Considius Nonianus, Denarius, Rome, 57 BC; AR (g 3,74; mm 19; h 5); Laureate and diademed head of Venus r.; before, S C; behind, C CONSIDI NONIANI, Rv. Mountain, on which stands temple, surrounded by wall with gate; above gate, ERVC. Crawford 424/1; Considia 1; Sydenham 886.

Rare. Cabinet tone, large flan and extremely fine.

1.200

L. Marcius Philippus, Denarius, Rome, 56 BC; AR (g 3,77; mm 19; h 7) ; Diademed head of Ancus Marcius r.; behind, lituus; below, ANCVS, Rv. Aqueduct, on wich stands equestrian statue with floral support; on l., PHILIPPVS; within arches of aqueduct, A Q V A MARC. Crawford 425/1; Marcia 29; Sydenham 919a.

Lustrous, centered and good extremely fine.

250

Faustus Cornelius Sulla, Denarius, Rome, 56 BC; AR (g 3,65; mm 18; h 6); Bust of Venus r., draped, laureated and wearing diadem; behind, sceptre and S C, Rv. Three trophies; on l., jug; on r., lituus; in ex. FAVST in monogram.

Crawford 426/3; Cornelia 63; Sydenham 884.

Lustrous, large flan and about fdc.

550

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Faustus Cornelius Sulla, Denarius, Rome, 56 BC; AR (g 3,68; mm 19; h 6); Bust of Venus r., draped, laureated and wearing diadem; behind, sceptre and S C, Rv. Three trophies; on l., jug; on r., lituus; in ex. FAVST in monogram.

Crawford 426/3; Cornelia 63; Sydenham 884.

Lightly toned and extremely fine.

380

C. Memmius C.f., Denarius, Rome, 56 BC; AR (g 3,77; mm 19; h 7); Head of Ceres r.; before, C MEMMI C F, Rv. Trophy; before, kneeling captive with hands tied behind back; on r., C MEMMIVS; on l., IMPERATOR. Crawford 427/1; Memmia 10; Sydenham 920.

Lustrous, large flan and good extremely fine.

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C. Memmius C.f., Denarius, Rome, 56 BC; AR (g 3,75; mm 20; h 4); Laureate head of Quirinus r.; behind, QVIRINVS; before, C MEMMI C F, Rv. Ceres seated r., holding torch and corn ears; before, snake; around, MEMMIVS AED CERIALIA PREIMVS FECIT. Crawford 427/2; Memmia 9; Sydenham 921.

Lovely old cabinet tone, large flan and about fdc.

Purchased from Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.

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M. Junius Brutus, Denarius, Rome, 54 BC; AR (g 3,91; mm 19; h 6); Head of Libertas r.; behind, LIBERTAS, Rv. L. Junius Brutus (Cos. 509), walking l., between two lictors and preceded by an accensus; in ex. BRVTVS. Crawford 433/1; Junia 31; Sydenham 906.

Old cabinet tone, extremely fine.

480

M. Junius Brutus, Denarius, Rome, 54 BC; AR (g 2,94; mm 18; h 9); Head of L. Junius Brutus (Cos. 509) r.; behind, BRVTVS, Rv. Head of C. Servilius Ahala (Mag. Eq. 439) r.; behind, AHALA. Crawford 433/2; Junia 30; Sydenham 907.

Probably plated, good very fine.

150

Q. Pompeius Rufus, Denarius, Rome, 54 BC; AR (g 3,65; mm 18; h 4); Head of Sulla r.; before, SVLLA COS, Rv. head of Q. Pompeius Rufus (Cos. 88) r.; behind, RUFVS COS; before, Q POM RVFI. Crawford 434/1; Pompeia 4, Cornelia 48; Sydenham 908.

Scarce. Portraits in the finest style of the period; lightly toned, large flan and about fdc.

2.000

Ex H.D. Rauch, Auction 92 (2013), lot 1179.

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Cn. Nerius, Denarius, Rome, 49 BC; AR (g 3,77; mm 18; h 7); Head of Saturn r., with harpa over shoulder; before, NERI Q VRB, Rv. Legionary Eagle between CO - S; on l., standard of maniple of hastati (H) and L LENT; on r. standard of maniple of principes (P) and C MARC; radiate border. Crawford 441/1; Neria 1, Claudia 7, Cornelia 68; Sydenham 937.

Scarce, cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

350

Mn. Acilius Glabrio, Denarius, Rome, 49 BC; AR (g 3,65; mm 18; h 6); Laureate head of Salus r.; behind, SALVTIS, Rv. Valetudo standing l., resting arm on column and holding snake; on r., MN ACILIVS; on l., III VIR VALETV. Crawford 442/1a; Acilia 8; Sydenham 922.

Lightly toned, good extremely fine.

280

Mn. Acilius Glabrio, Denarius, Rome, 49 BC; AR (g 3.,43; mm 17; h 6); Laureate head of Salus r.; behind, SALVTIS, Rv. Valetudo standing l., resting arm on column and holding snake; on r., MN ACILIVS; on l., III VIR VALETV. Crawford 442/1a; Acilia 8; Sydenham 922.

Lustrous, extremely fine.

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C. Julius Caesar, Denarius, Mint moving with Caesar, 49-48 BC; AR (g 3,96; mm 19; h 3); Pontifical emblems: culullus, aspergillum, axe and apex, Rv. Elephant r., trampling dragon; in ex. CAESAR. Crawford 443/1; Julia 9; Sydenham 1006.

Lightly toned, large flan, good extremely fine.

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C. Julius Caesar, Denarius, Mint moving with Caesar, 49-48 BC; AR (g 3,77; mm 18; h 3); Pontifical emblems: culullus, aspergillum, axe and apex, Rv. Elephant r., trampling dragon; in ex. CAESAR. Crawford 443/1; Julia 9; Sydenham 1006.

Dark patina, a banker’s mark on reverse, about extremely fine.

450

C. Julius Caesar, Denarius, Mint moving with Caesar, 49-48 BC; AR (g 3,88; mm 19; h 6); Pontifical emblems: culullus, aspergillum, axe and apex, Rv. Elephant r., trampling dragon; in ex. CAESAR. Crawford 443/1; Julia 9; Sydenham 1006.

Lightly toned, minor flattening, about extremely fine.

400

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Q. Sicinius and C. Coponius, Denarius, Mint moving with Pompeius, 49 BC; AR (g 3,76; mm 18; h 3); Head of Apollo r., hair tied with band; below, star; before, Q SICINIVS; behind, IIIVIR, Rv. Club upright, on which hangs lion’s skin; on r., bow and C COPONIVS; on l., arrow and PR S C. Crawford 444/1a; Coponia 1, Sicinia 1; Sydenham 939.

Cabinet tone, extremely fine.

250

L. Cornelius Lentulus, C. Claudius Marcellus and Cn. Nerius, Denarius, Apollonia and Asia, 49 BC; AR (g 3,99; mm 17; h 6); Head of Apollo r.; before, L LENT C MARC; behind, COS, Rv. Jupiter standing r., holding thunderbolt and eagle; on r., altar decorated with garland; on l., star and Q. Crawford 445/2; Claudia 10, Cornelia 65, Neria 2; Sydenham 1030.

Old cabinet tone, extremely fine.

500

Albinus Bruti f., Denarius, Rome, 48 BC; AR (g 3,46; mm 19; h 5); Head of Pietas r.; behind, PIETAS, Rv. Two hands clasped round caduceus; below, ALBINVS BRVTI F. Crawford 450/2; Postumia 10, Junia 25; Sydenham 942.

Cabinet tone, good very fine / extremely fine.

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L. Plautius Plancus, Denarius, Rome, 47 BC; AR (g 3,83; mm 18; h 8); Head of Medusa facing; below, L PLAVTIVS, Rv. Victory facing, holding palm branch and leading four horses; below, [PLANCVS]. Crawford 453/1c-d; Plautia 14; Sydenham 959b.

Superb iridescent tone, well centered and virtually as struck.

About this issue see Pliny (Nat. Hist. XXXV, 108): “(..) Nicomachus, the son and disciple of Aristiæus. He painted a Rape of Proserpina, a picture that was formerly in the Temple of Minerva in the Capitol, above the shrine of Juventas.

Another picture of his was to be seen also in the Capitol, placed there by the imperator Plancus, a Victory soaring aloft a quadriga”.

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C. Julius Caesar, Denarius, Africa, 47-46 BC; AR (g 3,95; mm 20; h 7); Diademed head of Venus r., Rv. Aeneas advancing l., carrying on his shoulder Anchises and holding palladium; on r., CAESAR. Crawford 458/1; Julia 10; Sydenham 1013.

Lustrous, a very large flan and a perfect centered reverse: fdc.

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C. Julius Caesar, Denarius, Africa, 47-46 BC; AR (g 3,87; mm 17; h 6); Diademed head of Venus r., Rv. Aeneas advancing l., carrying on his shoulder Anchises and holding palladium; on r., CAESAR. Crawford 458/1; Julia 10; Sydenham 1013.

Cabinet tone, about extremely fine / extremely fine.

450

Mn. Cordius Rufus, Denarius, Rome, 46 BC; AR (g 3,96; mm 18; h 7); Jugate heads of the Dioscuri r., wearing laureate pilei; behind, RVFVS III VIR, Rv. Venus standing l., holding scales and sceptre; on her shoulder, Cupid; behind, MN CORDIVS. Crawford 463/1a; Cordia 2; Sydenham 976.

Cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

400

T. Carisius, Denarius, Rome, 46 BC; AR (g 3,62; mm 19; h 4); Bust of Victory r.; behind, S C, Rv. Victory in quadriga r., holding reins and wreath; in ex. T CARISI. Crawford 464/5; Carisia 3; Sydenham 985.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

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C. Julius Caesar and A. Hirtius, Aureus, Rome, 46 BC; AV (g 8,01; mm 19; h 3); Female head r., wearing veil; around, C CAESAR COS TER, Rv. Lituus, jug and axe; below, A HIRTIVS PR. Crawford 466/1; Julia 23, Hirtia 1; Sydenham 1017.

Nice portrait, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

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C. Julius Caesar, Denarius, Uncertain mint, 46 BC; AR (g 4,05; mm 18; h 45); Head of Ceres r.; behind, COS TERT; before, DICT ITER, Rv. Culullus, aspergillum, jug and lituus; above, AVGVR; below, PONT MAX; on r., D. Crawford 467/1a; Julia 16; Sydenham 1023.

Cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

380

C. Julius Caesar, Denarius, Uncertain mint, 46 BC; AR (g 4,08; mm 18; h 12); Head of Ceres r.; behind, COS TERT; before, DICT ITER, Rv. Culullus, aspergillum, jug and lituus; above, AVGVR; below, PONT MAX; on r., D. Crawford 467/1a; Julia 16; Sydenham 1023.

Lightly toned, about extremely fine.

350

L. Papius Celsus, Quinarius, Rome, 45 BC; AR (g 1,76; mm 14; h 6); Bust of Victory r., Rv. Woman standing r., feeding snake; on l., L PAPIVS; on r., CELSVS. Crawford 472/3; Papia 4; Sydenham 966.

Very rare and good very fine.

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C. Julius Caesar and P. Sepullius Macer, Denarius, Rome, February 44 BC; AR (g 3,45; mm 20; h 8); Veiled and wreathed head of Caesar r.; around, CAESAR – DICT PERPETVO, Rv. Venus standing l., holding Victory and sceptre resting on star; around, P SEPVLLIVS – MACER. Crawford 480/14; Julia 50, Sepullia 5; Sydenham 1074a.

Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. An interesting portrait and a wonderful cabinet tone: good extremely fine.

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Sextus Pompeius and Q. Nasidius, Denarius, Mint moving with Pompeius, 44-43 BC; AR (g 3,92; mm 20; h 11); Head of Cn. Pompeius Magnus r.; before, trident; below, dolphin; behind, NEPTVNI, Rv. Ship sailing r.; above, star; below, Q NASIDIVS. Crawford 483/2; Pompeia 28, Nasidia 1; Sydenham 1350.

Rare. Iridescent tone, minor flattening, anyway extremely fine.

1.500

Sextus Pompeius and Q. Nasidius, Denarius, Mint moving with Pompeius, 44-43 BC; AR (g 3,59; mm 20; h 5); Head of Cn. Pompeius Magnus r.; before, trident; below, dolphin; behind, NEPTVNI, Rv. Ship sailing r.; above, star; below, Q NASIDIVS. Crawford 483/2; Pompeia 28, Nasidia 1; Sydenham 1350.

Rare. Lightly toned and good very fine.

1.300

P. Clodius M.f., Denarius, Rome, 42 BC; AR (g 3,82; mm 18; h 1); Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, lyre, Rv. Diana standing r., with bow and quiver over shoulder, holding two lighted torches; on r., P CLODIVS; on l., M F. Crawford 494/23; Clodia 15; Sydenham 1117.

Lustrous and extremely fine.

200

This lot is sold with an export licence issued by the Republic of Italy.

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L. Livineius Regulus, Denarius, Rome, 42 BC; AR (g 3,86; mm 19; h 6); Head of Regulus r.; around, REGVLVS PR, Rv. Curule chair; on either side, three fasces; above, L LIVINEIVS; in ex. REGVLVS. Crawford 494/27; Livineia 10; Sydenham 1109.

Lovely iridescent tone and good extremely fine.

1.000

M. Antonius, C. Caesar Octavianus and M. Barbatius Pollio, Denarius, Mint moving with Antonius, Denarius, 41 BC; AR (g 3,63; mm 20; h 12); Head of Antonius r.; around, M ANT IMP AVG IIIVIR R P C M BARBAT Q P, Rv. Head of Octavianus r.; around, CAESAR IMP IIIVIR R P C. Crawford 517/2; Antonia 51, Barbatia 2, Julia 96; Sydenham 1181.

Old cabinet tone. Minor dots on obverse and a minor flan crack, about extremely fine.

450

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324

M. Antonius and C. Caesar Octavianus, Denarius, Mint moving with Antonius, 39 BC; AR (g 3,85; mm 21; h 3); M ANTON IMP III VIR R P C AVG, head of Marcus Antonius r., Rv. CAESAR IMP PONT III VIR R P C, bearded head of Octavian r. Crawford 528/3; Antonia 40; Sydenham 1194.

Very rare variety with legend ending below Octavian’s neck; lightly toned, good very fine.

650

C. Caesar Octavianus and M. Antonius, Denarius, Mint moving with Octavian, 39 BC; AR (g 3,51; mm 19; h 10); Head of Antonius r.; around, ANTONIVS IMP, Rv. Caduceus; below, CAESAR IMP. Crawford 529/3; Antonia 15; Sydenham 1328.

Rare. Lightly toned and about extremely fine.

550

328

1,5:1

328

1,5:1

C. Caesar Octavianus, Bronze, Uncertain mint (in Italy ?), ca. 38 BC; AE (g 26,05; mm 32; h 6); Bearded head of Octavian r.; before, CAESAR; behind, DIVI F, Rv. Laureate head of Caesar r.; before, DIVOS; behind, IVLIVS. Crawford 535/1; Julia 98; Sydenham 1336.

Beautiful portraits, green patina, extremely fine.

60

1.500

329

329

330

330

C. Caesar Octavianus, Bronze, Uncertain mint (in Italy ?), ca. 38 BC; AE (g 14,90; mm 30; h 9); Bearded head of Octavian r.; before, CAESAR; behind, DIVI F, Rv. Laureate head of Caesar r.; before, DIVOS; behind, IVLIVS. Crawford 535/1; Julia 98; Sydenham 1336.

Green patina and good very fine.

1.200

Aristo–, Mutumbal, and Ricoce, Bronze, Sardinia - Caralis, ca. 38 BC; AE (g 26,26; mm 29; h 11); Jugate male heads r.; around, ARISTO MVTVMBAL RICOCE SVF, Rv. Tetrastyle temple façade; in pediment, eagle standing l. with wings displayed; around; VENERIS; in ex. KAR. RPC I 624; Müller, Afrique 319-20 (Carthage).

Rare, brownish patina and good very fine.

850

The portraits on the obverse are sometimes identified as Octavian and Agrippa, Octavian and M. Aemilius Lepidus, or Octavian and Caesar. More likely, they represent two of the magistrates responsible for the issue.

331

332

333

M. Atius Balbus, Bronze, Sardinia - Uselis (?), ca. 38 BC; AE (g 8,08; mm 26; h 3); Male head l.; around, M ATIVS BALBVS PR, Rv. Bearded head r., wearing helmet crest; spear over shoulder; around, SARD PATER. RPC I 625.

Rare, green patina, good very fine.

850

M. Antonius, Denarius, Mint moving with Antonius, 38 BC; AR (g 3,83; mm 20; h 9); ANT AVGV III VIR R P C, head of Antonius r., Rv. Trophy of arms; at base, prow l. and round shield; on either side of trophy, IMP - TER. Crawford 536/3; Antonia 78; Sydenham 1204.

Very rare, lustrous and good extremely fine.

1.500

C. Caesar Octavianus, Denarius, Mint moving with Octavian, 37 BC; ; Head of Octavian r.; around, IMP CAESAR DIVI F III VIR ITER R P C, Rv. Simpulum, aspergillum, jug and lituus; above, COS ITER ET TER DESIG. Crawford 538/1; Julia 140; Sydenham 1334.

Rare. Lightly toned and about extremely fine.

650

334

334

333

332

331

1,5:1

334

C. Caesar Octavianus, Denarius, Mint moving with Octavian, 36 BC; AR (g 3,90; mm 20; h 6); Head of Octavian r., slightly bearded; around, IMP CAESAR DIVI F III VIR ITER R P C, Rv. Tetrastyle temple within which veiled figure stands facing and holding lituus; on architrave, DIVO IVL and within pediment, star; around, COS ITER ET TER DESIG. Crawford 540/2; Julia 139;Sydenham 1338.

Very rare and in unusually fine condition for the issue. Old cabinet tone and extremely fine.

61

1.500

335 1,5:1

335

1,5:1

M. Antonius, Aureus, Mint moving with Antonius, 32-31 BC; AV (g 8,01; mm 19; h 12); Ship r., with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT AVG; below, III VIR R P C, Rv. Eagle between two standards; below, LEG - XX. Crawford 544/- (cf. 36, denarius); Antonia - (cf. 135, denarius); Calicò -.

Apparently unique. A coin of great importance and fascination, struck on a very broad flan and about extremely fine.

50.000 Marc Antony struck his “”legionary”” coinage in vast quantities as he and the Egyptian queen Cleopatra VII prepared for war with Octavian. In the end, their efforts proved futile: Antony and Cleopatra fled the battle at Actium on September 2, 31 B.C. once they realized they would not win the day. Antony fled back to Alexandria, where he subsequently committed suicide and Cleopatra narrowly escaped being the trophy of Octavian’s triumph when she took her own life by the bite of a poisonous asp.

Twenty-three legions are named in Antony’s “”legionary”” coinage, and though he struck untold millions of debased denarii, the same cannot be said of his high-purity aurei. Including this formerly unrecorded piece, aurei are recorded for only about ten of the numbered legions as well as for the named units of the cohortes speculatorum and the cohorts praetoriae. We might presume aurei were struck as companions to each denarius issue, but that a low survival rare has left us with an incomplete record.

336

336

337

338

M. Antonius, Denarius, Mint moving with Antonius, 32-31 BC; AR (g 3,45; mm 17; h 11); Ship r., with sceptre tied fillet on prow; above, ANT AVG; below, III VIR R P C, Rv. Three standards adorned with wreaths and prows; around, CHORTIS SPECVLATORVM. Crawford 544/12; Antonia 103; Sydenham 1214.

Rare, lightly toned, about extremely fine.

700

M. Antonius, Denarius, Mint moving with Antonius, 32-31 BC; AR (g 3,56; mm 16; h 6); Ship r., with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT AVG; below, III VIR R P C, Rv. eagle between two standards; below, LEG - II. Crawford 544/14; Antonia 105; Sydenham 1216.

Lightly toned, extremely fine.

200

338 M. Antonius, Denarius, Mint moving with Antonius, 32-31 BC; AR (g 3,77; mm 19; h 6); Ship r., with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT AVG; below, III VIR R P C, Rv. eagle between two standards; below, LEG - XV. Crawford 544/30; Antonia 125; Sydenham 1235.

Lightly toned, minor flattening, anyway extremely fine.

250

337

339

339

Casting mould for lead tesserae, 1st century BC - 1st century AD; whitish limestone (cm 10 x 5); tesserae showing a man driving fast biga to left, holding whip; central groove to pouring metal.

62

2.000

The Roman Empire Augustus (27 BC - AD 14)

341

340

340

341

342

342

Denarius, Brundisium and Rome, 29-27 BC; AR (g 3,82; mm 20; h 1); Laureate head of Octavian r., as Apollo, Rv. IMP - CAESAR, rostral column surmounted by naked figure holding spear and parazonium. RIC 271; C 124.

Lightly toned and about extremely fine.

700

Quinarius, North Peloponnesian mint, ca. 21 BC; AR (g 1,66; mm 15; h 12); AVGVSTVS, bare head r., Rv. Victory standing l. on prow, holding wreath. RIC 474; C 328.

Toned, control marks on obverse, about extremely fine.

400

Denarius, Spain: Colonia Patricia (?), ca. 19 BC; AR (g 3,88; mm 19; h 6); CAESAR - AVGVSTVS, bare head r., Rv. OB CIVIS / SERVATOS, oak wreath. RIC 75a; C 210.

Cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

1.000

343

344

344 1,5:1

343

344

Denarius, Rome, ca. 19 BC; AR (g 3,88; mm 19; 2); CAESAR - AVGVSTVS, bare head r., Rv. TV - RPILIANVS III VIR, Tarpeia, facing, half-buried by shields, hands raised. RIC 299; C 494.

Lightly toned and extremely fine.

500

Denarius, Spain: Colonia Caesaragusta (?), ca. 19-18 BC; AR (g 3,76; mm 19; h 6) ; CAESAR - AVGVSTVS, bare head r., Rv. S P / Q R, in two lines above and below shield inscribed CL V. RIC 43a; C 292 var.

Rare and lustrous. Struck on a large flan, nice portrait, good extremely fine.

1.500

1,5:1 346 345

345

346

345

Aureus, Lugdunum, 11-10 BC; AV (g 7,82; mm 20; h 7); AVGVSTVS - DIVI F, laureate head r., Rv. IMP - XII, Apollo Citharoedus standing l., holding plectrum and lyre; in ex. ACT. RIC 192a; C 162; Calicò 229.

Rare, large flan and struck in high relief: about extremely fine.

5.000

Denarius, Lugdunum, 8-7 BC; AR (g 3,54; mm 19; h 7); AVGVSTVS - DIVI F, laureate head r., Rv. C CAES, C. Caesar galloping r., holding reins, sword and shield; behind, eagle between two standards; in ex. AVGVS F. RIC 199; C 40.

Cabinet tone, a banker’s mark on obverse,extremely fine / about extremely fine.

600

63

348

347

347

348

Aureus, Lugdunum, 2 BC - AD 4; AV (g 7,81; mm 19; h 7); CAESAR AVGVSTVS - DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, laureate head r., Rv. AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, Gaius and Lucius Caesares standing front, each resting on shield; behind each shield, a spear; above, lituus and simpulum; in ex. C L CAESARES. RIC 206; C 42; Calicó 176.

Very fine.

1.000

Denarius, Lugdunum, 2 BC - AD 4; AR (g 3,69; mm 18; h 3); CAESAR AVGVSTVS - DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, laureate head r., Rv. AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, Gaius and Lucius Caesares standing front, each resting on shield; behind each shield, a spear; above, lituus and simpulum; in ex. C L CAESARES. RIC 207; C 42.

Cabinet tone, high relief, good extremely fine.

500

Divus Augustus

349

349 1,5:1

349

As struck under Tiberius, Rome, ca. AD 22-30; AE (g 11,16; mm 27; h 6); DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER, radiate head l., Rv. Altar enclosure with double panelled door; in field, S - C; in ex. PROVIDENT. RIC 81; C 228.

Beautiful portrait on a delicate riverine patina, good extremely fine

900

350

350

Sestertius struck under Tiberius, Rome, AD 36-37; AE (g 27,60; mm 33; h 1); DIVO AVGVSTO SPQR, shield inscribed OB / CIVIS / SER in oak-wreath supported by capricorns; below, globe, Rv. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXXIIX, round S C. RIC 69; C 304.

Rare, brownish patina, about extremely fine

550

Tiberius (14-37)

351

351 1,5:1

351

Aureus, Lugdunum, ca. AD 14-37; AV (g 7,80; mm 20; h 9); TI CAESAR DIVI - AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head r., Rv. PONTIF - MAXIM, Livia-Pax seated on throne r., holding sceptre and branch. RIC 29; C 15; Calicò 305.

Particular portrait struck in high relief. Specimen probably ex jewelry, anyway extremely fine

64

4.000

353

352

352

353

Aureus, Lugdunum, ca. AD 14-37; AV (g 7,96; mm 19; h 9); TI CAESAR DIVI - AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head r., Rv. PONTIF - MAXIM, Livia-Pax seated on throne r., holding sceptre and branch. RIC 25; C 15; Calicò 305.

Good very fine

3.000

Denarius, Lugdunum, ca. AD 14-37; AR (g 3,80; mm 18; h 3); TI CAESAR DIVI - AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head r., Rv. PONTIF - MAXIM, Livia-Pax seated on throne r., holding sceptre and branch. RIC 30; C 16.

Cabinet tone, extremely fine - good extremely fine

550

354

354

355

355

Dupondius, Rome, ca. AD 16-22; AE (g 11,90; mm 28; h 12); TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII, laureate head l., Rv. MODERATIONI, an imago clipeata: a small facing bust (Tiberius?) within circle of petals within foliate and dotted outer circle; in field, S - C. RIC 39; C 5.

Rare. Brownish patina, about extremely fine

1.000

Gaius, called Caligula (37-41), Sestertius, Rome, AD 37-38; AE (g 25,57; mm 37; h 6); C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, laureate head l., Rv. ADLOCVT, Gaius, togate, standing l. on platform before low stool, hand extended to five soldiers, helmeted and with shields and parazonia; the two rearmost pairs of soldiers carry an aquila; in ex. COH. RIC 32; C 1.

Riverine patina, large flan, about extremely fine.

3.000

Ex Numismatica Ars Classica (19 May 1999), lot 1726.

357 356

356 1,5:1

356

357

Agrippa, As struck under Gaius, Rome, ca. AD 37-41; AE (g 12,84; mm 29; h 6); M AGRIPPA L - F - COS III, head l., wearing rostral crown, Rv. Neptune cloaked standing l., holding small dolphin and trident; in field, S - C. RIC 58; C 3.

Green patina, extremely fine.

600

Nero and Drusus Caesares, Dupondius struck under Gaius, Rome, AD 37-38; AE (g 16,65; mm 28; h 6); NERO ET DRVSVS CAESARES, Nero and Drusus Caesares riding r., Rv. C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, around S C. RIC 34; C 1.

Dark patina, good very fine.

Privately purchased from Spink.

250

65

359 358

358

359

Claudius (41-54), As, Rome, AD 50-54; AE (g 11,05; mm 29; h 6); TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P, bare head l., Rv. LIBERTAS - AVGVSTA, Libertas standing front, head r., holding pileus and extending l. hand; in field, S - C. RIC 113; C 47.

Green patina, extremely fine.

350

Drusus Maior, Aureus struck under Claudius, Rome, AD 41-45; AV (g 7,61; mm 18; h 11); NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP, laureate head l., Rv. Triumphal arch surmounted by equestrian statue between two trophies; over and on architrave, DE / GERM. RIC 69; C 1; Calicò 315.

Rare, good very fine.

1.000

Nero (54-68)

360

360

361

361

Aureus, Rome, ca. AD 64-68; AV (g 7,30; mm 18; h 8); NERO CAESAR - AVGVSTVS, laureate head r., Rv. IVPPITER - CVSTOS, Jupiter seated l., holding sceptre and thunderbolt. RIC 52; C 118; Calicó 412.

Dot on eye, good very fine / about extremely fine.

3.500

Aureus, Rome, ca. AD 65-68; AV (g 7,27; mm 19; h 5); NERO CAESAR - AVGVSTVS, laureate head r., Rv. Salus seated l., holding patera; in ex. SALVS. RIC 59; C 313; Calicò 443.

Large flan, good very fine - about extremely fine.

3.500

363

362

362

363

Sestertius, Rome, AD 65; AE (g 26,51; mm 35; h 7); NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG G - ER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head r., wearing aegis, Rv. Roma seated l. on cuirass., holding Victory and parazonium; in field, S - C; in ex.

ROMA. RIC 273; C 261 var (bust).

Riverine patina, high relief, about extremely fine.

800

As, Rome, AD 65; AE (g 10,09; mm 28; h 6); NERO CAESAR AVG - GERM IMP, laureate head r., Rv. Victory flying l., holding shield inscribed S P Q R; in field, S - C. RIC 312; C 288.

Lovely portrait, brownish patina, about extremely fine

350

66

364

1,5:1

364

1,5:1

Sestertius, Rome, AD 66; AE (g 24,42; mm 34; h 7); IMP NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P P P, laureate head r., Rv. PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT, temple of Janus; in field, S - C. RIC 323; C 161.

A bold portrait of fine style struck in high relief on a very broad flan; a wonderful riverine patina and an exceptional detailed reverse; virtually as struck and almost fdc.

8.000

Vitellius (69)

365

366

365

367

1,5:1

365

366

367

Denarius, Rome, late April - 20 December AD 69; AR (g 3,46; mm 19; h 6); A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P, laureate head r., Rv. CONCOR - DIA PR, Concordia seated l., holding patera and cornucopia. RIC 90; C 18.

Rare. Cabinet tone, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

1.500

Denarius, Rome, late April - 20 December AD 69; AR (g 3,35; mm 18; h 5) ; A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP TR P, laureate head r., Rv. S P Q R / OB / S C, in oak wreath. RIC 83 var (reverse legend).

Rare. Lustrous, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

1.000

Denarius, Rome, late April - 20 December AD 69; AR (g 3,17; mm 19; h 6); A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P, laureate head r., Rv. LIBERTAS - RESTITVTA, Libertas standing facing, head r., holding pileus and sceptre. RIC 105; C 47.

Rare. Cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

400

368

368 1,5:1

368

Denarius, Rome, late April - 20 December AD 69; AR (g 3,32; mm 18; h 6); A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P, laureate head r., Rv. XV VIR - SACR FAC, tripod-lebes with dolphin lying on top and raven standing below. RIC 109; C 111.

Rare, lightly toned and extremely fine.

67

400

369

1,5:1

369

1,5:1

Sestertius, Rome, ca. late April - 20 December AD 69; AE (g 28,07; mm 38; h 6); A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG P M TR P, laureate head r., Rv. PAX - AVGVSTI, Pax standing l., holding branch and cornucopiae; in field, S - C. RIC 157 var (obverse legend); C 62 var (same).

Very rare: an apparently unrecorded die coupling. An extraordinary portrait of high style, work of a very skilled engraver, struck in high relief on a very large and broad flan; an attractive untouched olive green patina, possibly the finest sestertius of Vitellius in existence: good extremely fine.

15.000 Had the strange and unpredictable tides of civil war not intervened in the life of Aulus Vitellius, he probably would have remained unknown to history, except, perhaps, for the chance discovery of his tombstone. Instead, Galba appointed him governor of Lower Germany late in 68 with the intent of removing him from the capital, and once there Vitellius was swept into power at the head of an insubordinate army intent on marching to Rome to collect their unpaid bonus. As the uprising gained momentum the emperor whom the legions intended to threaten, Galba, was overthrown by his subordinate Otho, who was doomed to a very brief reign. Already en route, the German legions decided to continue, and after they had triumphed in a bloody contest with Otho’s army in Northern Italy the senate hailed their candidate Augustus. Vitellius was still in Gaul with the remainder of his troops when he learned of the victory and the actions of the senate, and he celebrated upon reaching the provincial capital of Lugdunum. He then continued on to Italy and joined the advance legions, leading his 60,000 men on a leisurely march toward Rome that occupied more than a month. Upon arriving he remained in office for eight chaotic months until armies loyal to a new contender, Vespasian, marched on Rome and caused his overthrow.

Vespasian (69-79)

370

370

Sestertius, Rome, AD 71; AE (g 23,03; mm 33; h 6); IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS III, laureate head r., Rv. IVDAEA - CAPTA, palm tree; on l., emperor standing r. with spear and parazonium, foot on helmet; on r., Judea seated r. on cuirass in attitude of mourning; in ex. S C. RIC I 427 = II 235; C 239.

Rare, green patina, good very fine - about extremely fine.

68

2.500

371

1,5:1

371

1,5:1

Sestertius, Rome, AD 71; AE (g 27,35; mm 33; h 6); IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS III, laureate head r., Rv. PAX - AVGVSTI, Pax standing l., holding branch and cornucopiae; in field, S - C. RIC I 437 = II 243; C 326 corr.

Bold portrait struck on a broad flan, beatiful green patina, good extremely fine.

372

2.000

372 1,5:1

372

As, Rome, AD 71; AE (g 11,60; mm 27; h 6); IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P P COS III, laureate head r., Rv. AEQVITAS - AVGVSTI, Aequitas standing l., holding scales and rod; in field, S - C. RIC I 482 = II 287; C 13.

Expressive portrait, brownish patina, extremely fine.

373

373

1,5:1

350

373

Aureus, Rome, AD 72-73; AV (g 7,33; mm 19; h 5); IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head r., Rv. Vespasian stands in triumphal quadriga to r., holding branch and sceptre. RIC I 54 = II 364; C 642; Calicò 586 (just drawn).

In exceptional condition for this extremely rare issue. A handsome portrait struck on a very broad flan and extremely fine.

40.000 The Triumph of Titus and Vespasian for their victory in the Jewish War was perhaps the formative event of the Flavian dynasty. Father and son were both anxious to unite the Roman people under their rule after the traumas of the Year of the Four Emperors (AD 68-69), and placed maximum emphasis on what could be viewed by some detractors as a minor victory in a desert backwater. Moreover, Rome had not seen a proper Triumph for nearly 30 years, in the reign of Claudius. A detailed description of the procession can be found in Josephus’ “Wars of the Jews”, book VII, chapter V.

69

374

375

374 1,5:1

374

375

Aureus, Rome, AD 72-73; AV (g 7,27; mm 19; h 7); IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P IIII P P COS IIII, laureate head r., Rv. PACI - AVGVSTI, Nemesis advancing r., holding caduceus over snake. RIC I 302 var (obverse legend) = II 1180; C 284; Calicò 656.

Expressive portrait and well centered reverse: extremely fine - good extremely fine.

4.000

Denarius, Rome, AD 74; AR (g 3,23; mm 19; h 6); IMP CAESAR - VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head r., Rv. PON MAX - TR P COS V, winged caduceus. RIC I 75 = II 703; C 362.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

120

376

376

376

1,5:1

Denarius, Rome, AD 77-78; AR (g 3,40; mm 17; h 6); CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head l., Rv. Sow l. with three piglets; in ex. IMP XIX. RIC I 109 = RIC II 983; C 214.

Rare. Cabinet tone, expressive portrait, good extremely fine - about fdc.

1.800

Titus, as Caesar

378

377

1,5:1

377

378

1,5:1

1,5:1

1,5:1

Aureus struck under Vespasian, Rome, AD 73; AV (g 7,35; mm 21; h 12); T CAES IMP - VESP CENS, laureate head r., Rv. PONTIF - TRI POT, Titus seated r., holding sceptre and branch. RIC I 169 = II 555; C 168; Calicò 753.

Expressive portrait struck on a large flan, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

4.000

Aureus struck under Vespasian, Rome, AD 76; AV (g 7,26; mm 19; h 6); T CAESAR - IMP VESPASIAN, laureate head r., Rv. Heifer standing r.; above, COS V. RIC I 187 = II 857; C 51; Calicò 733.

An attractive bold portrait struck in high relief: good extremely fine - about fdc.

6.000

70

Titus (79-81)

380

379

381

379

380

381

Denarius, Rome, AD 80; AR (g 3,04; mm 16; h 6); IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head r., Rv. TR P IX IMP XV - COS VIII P P, curule chair; above, wreath. RIC I, 25a = II, 108; C 318.

Dark patina, good extremely fine.

400

Denarius, Rome, AD 80; AR (g 3,36; mm 18; h 5); IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head r., Rv. TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P, seat draped; above, semicircular frame with three crescents. RIC I, 24a = II, 122; C 313.

Ligthly toned, extremely fine - good extremely fine

250

Julia Titi, Dupondius struck under Titus, Rome, AD 80-81; AE (g 13,19; mm 27; h 6); IVLIA IMP T AVG - F AVGVSTA, draped bust r., hair piled high in front and coiled in bun at back, Rv. CERES - AVGVST, Ceres standing l., holding corn-ears and torch; in field, S - C. RIC I, 177 = RIC II, 392; C 2.

Rare, green patina, good very fine.

250

Domitian, as Caesar

382

383 1,5:1

382

383

1,5:1

383 1,5:1

Aureus struck under Vespasian, Rome, AD 75; AV (g 7,40; mm 20; h 6); CAES AVG F - DOMIT COS III, laureate head r., Rv. PRINCEPS - IVVENTVT, Spes standing l., holding flower and raising skirt. RIC I 233 = II 787; C 374; Calicò 912.

Large flan, nice portrait, good extremely fine.

5.000

Aureus struck under Vespasian, Rome, AD 77-78; AV (g 7,34; mm 19; h 6); CAESAR AVG F - DOMITIANVS, laureate head r., Rv. Captive kneeling r., offering standard with vexillum; in ex. COS V. RIC I 240 = II 959; C 48; Calicò 819.

Nice portrait, minor weakness on reverse and an insignificant nick on edge, anyway about extremely fine.

3.500

Ex Numismatica Ars Classica (18th May 2001), lot 1770.

384

384

Denarius struck under Titus, Rome, AD 80-81; AR (g 2,85; mm 18; h 6); CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII, laureate head r., Rv. PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, throne draped; above, Corinthian helmet. RIC I 51 = II 271; C -.

Cabinet tone, extremely fine.

71

350

Domitian (81-96)

386 385

385 1,5:1

385

386

Dupondius, Rome, AD 90-91; AE (g 11,16; mm 29; h 5); IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER P P, radiate head r., Rv. VIRTVTI - AVG[VS]TI, Virtus standing r., holding spear and parazonium; in field, S - C. RIC I 393 = II 706; C 657.

Green patina, large flan, about extremely fine.

250

Denarius, Rome, AD 92; AR (g 3,08; mm 18; h 6); IMP CAES DOMIT AVG - GERM P M TR P XI, laureate head r., Rv. IMP XXI COS XVI CENS P P P, Minerva advancing r., holding javelin and shield. RIC I 166 = II 728; C 273.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

150

387

387 1,5:1

387

Sestertius, Rome, AD 92-94; AE (g 26,91; mm 35; h 6); IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM - COS XVI CENS PER P P, laureate head r., Rv. IOVI - VICTORI, Jupiter seated l., holding Victory and sceptre; in ex. S C. RIC I, 401 = II, 751; C 315.

Green patina and large flan; somewhat gently smoothed, anyway extremely fine.

1.000

389 388

388

389

Applique; AE (g 2,57; mm 24 x 17); Laureate bust r., Rv. Blank.

A delicate portrait struck in high relief. Integral loop hanger, probably a lid for a seal box (bulla).

150

Domitia Longina, Quadrans struck under Domitian, Rome, AD 85; AE (g 2,62; mm 17; h 6); IMP DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI, bust of Ceres, draped r., Rv. basket with corn ears; in field, S -C. RIC I 305B var (bust) = II 315.

Rare, brownish patina, about extremely fine.

120

72

Trajan (98-117)

390

390

Sestertius, Rome, AD 98-99; AE (g 27,26; mm 35; h 6); IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M, laureate head r., Rv. TR POT - COS II P P, Pax seated l., holding sceptre and branch; in ex. S C. RIC 401; C -.

Green patina, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

800

392 391

391

392

Sestertius, Rome, AD 101-102; AE (g 26,46; mm 34; h 5); IMP CAES NERVA TRA - IAN AVG GERM P M, laureate head r., Rv. TR POT - COS IIII P P, Pax seated l., holding branch and sceptre; in ex. S C. RIC 432; C 636.

Riverine patina, large flan, extremely fine.

400

Denarius, Rome, AD 103-111; AR (g 3,48; mm 20; h 7); IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, laureate head r., drapery on l. shoulder, Rv. COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, Victory standing l., on shields, holding wreath and palm branch. RIC 129; C 76.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

120

393

1,5:1

393

1,5:1

Sestertius, Rome, AD 103-111; AE (g 26,12; mm 33; h 6); IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate bust r., drapery on l. shoulder, Rv. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, emperor riding r., thrusts spear at Dacian in front of horse; in ex. S C. RIC 534; C 503.

A nice portrait struck on a very broad flan; green patina, somewhat gently smoothed, anyway good extremely fine.

73

800

394

394

395

395

Dupondius, Rome, AD 103-111; AE (g 11,28; mm 28; h 7); IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, radiate head r., drapery on l. shoulder, Rv. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, emperor riding r., thrusting spear at fallen Dacian; in ex. S C. RIC 538; C 506.

Brownish patina, about extremely fine.

250

Matidia, Sestertius struck under Trajan, Rome, AD 112-117; AE (g 29,20; mm 33; h 6); MATIDIA AVG DIVAE MARCIANAE F, draped bust r., hair arranged in coils on crown of head, surmounted with crescent-shaped diadem, Rv. Matidia as Pietas standing facing, head l., placing her hands on heads of Sabina and Matidia Minor. RIC 761; C 11.

Very rare, riverine patina and good very fine.

3.500

Ex Münzen & Medaillen AG Basel.

Hadrian (117-138)

396

396

1,5:1

396

Denarius, Rome, AD 118; AR (g 3,35; mm 18; h 6); IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. P M TR P - COS II, Justitia seated l., holding patera and sceptre; in ex. IVSTITIA. RIC 42; C 877.

Lightly toned, large flan, about fdc.

250

397

1,5:1

397

1,5:1

Sestertius, Rome, AD 118; AE (g 34,04; mm 35; h 7); HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS, laureate bust r., drapery on l. shoulder, Rv. PONT MAX TR POT COS II, Hadrian seated l. on platform, extending r. hand; in front of him, attendant seated l. making distribution to citizen who is mounting steps to platform; in the background, Liberalitas standing l.; in ex. LIBERALITAS AVG / S C. RIC -, cf. 552; C -, cf. 914.

Apparently unique and unpublished. A portrait of beautiful style struck on a very broad flan; dark green patina, extremely fine.

74

5.500

398

398

399

400

399

400

Denarius, Rome, AD 119-122; AR (g 3,49; mm 18; h 7); IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HA - DRIANVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. P M TR P - COS III, Clementia standing l., sacrificing over altar from patera and holding sceptre; in ex. CLEM. RIC 116; C 212.

Cabinet tone, extremely fine.

150

Denarius, Rome, AD 125-128; AR (g 3,29; mm 17; h 6); HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS, laureate bust r., drapery on l. shoulder, Rv. COS - III, Roma standing r., holding spear and parazonium. RIC 160; C 353.

Cabinet tone, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

150

Denarius, Rome, AD 125-128; AR (g 3,23; mm 19; h 7); HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS, laureate head r., drapery on l. shoulder, Rv. COS - III, Roma standing l., holding Victory and spear. RIC 161; C 349.

Old cabinet tone, minor scratch on reverse, otherwise good extremely fine.

100

401 402

401

402

Semis, Rome, AD 125-128; AE (g 8,58; mm 23; h 6); HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS, laureate and draped bust r., Rv. CO - S - III, Rome seated l. on cuirass, holding Victory and spear; behind, shield; in ex., S C. RIC 685; C 347.

Scarce, riverine patina, about extremely fine

150

Medallion, Rome, AD 127-128; AE (g 37,07; mm 39; h 12); HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS, bare head r., Rv. COS - III, Cybele seated in cart drawn by four lions to r.; in ex. COS III. Gnecchi II 5 (same dies); Banti 164 (same dies); C 284.

Very rare, riverine patina and very fine.

3.000

Ex Bonham’s (12th October 2011), lot 46.

403

403

404

405

404

405

Denarius, Rome, AD 134-138; AR (g 2,99; mm 18; h 6); HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P, bare head r., drapery on l. shoulder, Rv. FIDES - PVBLICA, Fides standing r., holding corn ears and basket of fruits. RIC 241A var (obverse bust); C 716 (same).

Lustrous and extremely fine.

130

Denarius, Rome, AD 134-138; AR (g 3,23; mm 18; h 6); HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P, bare head r., Rv. MONETA - AVG, Moneta standing l., holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC 256; C 966.

Lightly toned and about extremely fine.

80

Sestertius, Rome, AD 134-138; AE (g 26,77; mm 33; h 5); HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P, laureate head r., Rv. FO - RTV - NA AVG, Fortuna standing l., holding rudder on globe and cornucopiae; in field, S - C. RIC 759; C 763.

Nice portrait, green patina, about extremely fine.

600

75

406

408

407

1,5:1

406

407

408

1,5:1

Tetradrachm, Egypt: Alexandria, AD 131-132; AR (g 13,36; mm 25; h 12); AVT KAIC - TPAI AǼPIA CȜ, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. Nilus reclining l. on crocodile, holding cornucopia and reed; on l., L IZ. Dattari 1434.

Toned and about extremely fine.

250

Drachm, Egypt: Alexandria, Year 17, AD 132-133; AE (g 23,26; mm 34; h 12); AYT KAIC TPAIAN - AǼPIANOC CEB, laureate and cuirassed bust r., Rv. Laureate bust of Serapis r. on globe, wearing kalathos e pallium; on field, L / IZ. Dattari -; Dattari Savio -; Emmet -.

Unpublished variant (globe on reverse); bold portraits; untouched green patina with spots of cuprite deposits: good extremely fine.

1.000

Sabina, Denarius struck under Hadrian, Rome, AD 128-136; AR (g 3,63; mm 17; h 6); SABINA - AVGVSTA, diademed and draped bust r., hair in long tail at back, Rv. VENERI - GENETRICI, Venus standing r., holding apple and drawing up robe on shoulder. RIC 396; C 73.

Cabinet tone, about extremely fine / extremely fine.

200

Aelius Caesar

409

409

410

410

Denarius struck under Hadrian, Rome, AD 137; AR (g 3,33; mm 18; h 6); L AELIVS - CAESAR, bare head r., Rv. TR POT - COS II, Concordia seated l., holding patera and resting arm on cornucopiae; in ex. CONCORD. RIC 436; C 1.

Scarce, cabinet tone, good very fine - about extremely fine.

300

As or Dupondius struck under Hadrian, Rome, AD 137; AE (g 10,86; mm 26; h 5); L AELIVS - CAESAR, bare head r., Rv. TR POT - COS II, Spes advancing l., holding flower and raising skirt; in field, S - C. RIC 1067; C 57.

Brownish patina, good very fine - about extremely fine.

280

76

411

411

Antinous, Bronze struck under Hadrian, Uncertain mint in Asia Minor (Mysia, Pergamon?), ca. AD 131-138; AE (g 20,17; mm 33; h 12); ANTINOOC - [HPƟC], bare head l., Rv. [...]OC Ȉǽȉǻǹ - [...], Antinous (?) naked standing facing, head r., with chlamys over shoulder and holding sceptre. Blum p. 57, pl. IV,13.

Of the highest rarity, the second specimen known (the first one in Copenhagen). A classical statuary composition on reverse, similar to that of the The Braschi Antinous. Brownish patina and very fine.

1.500

Antoninus Pius, as Caesar

412

412

413

1,5:1

412

413

Aureus struck under Hadrian, Rome, February 25th - July 10th AD 138; AV (g 7,24; mm 19; h 6); IMP T AEL CAES - ANTONINVS, bare head r., Rv. TR - IB - POT - COS, Pietas standing l. by altar, holding box of perfumes; in field, PIE - TAS. RIC 454a; C 597; Calicò 1596.

Scarce. Nice portrait struck in high relief, good very fine.

3.000

Sestertius struck under Hadrian, Rome, February 25th - July 10th AD 138; AE (g 29,59; mm 31; h 6); IMP T AELIVS CAES - AR ANTONINVS, bare head r., Rv. TRIB POT - COS DES II, Pietas standing l. by altar, holding box of perfumes; in field, S - C; in ex. PIETAS. RIC 1093; C 610.

Dark patina, elegant portrait, good very fine - about extremely fine.

300

Antoninus Pius (138-161)

414

414

1,5:1

414

Sestertius, Rome, AD 140-144; AE (g 24,72; mm 33; h 12); ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate and draped bust r., Rv. Italia, towered, seated l. on starry globe, holding cornucopiae and sceptre; in field, S - C; below, ITALIA. RIC 746b; C 464.

A very nice portrait and a detailed reverse. Specimen without patina, good extremely fine - about fdc.

77

1.300

416

415

415

416

Sestertius, Rome, AD 140-144; AE (g 24,56; mm 34; h 6); ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS P P TR P COS III, laureate head r., Rv. GENI - O SENATVS, the Genius of Senatus standing l., holding branch and sceptre; in field, S - C. RIC 605; C 400.

Dark patina, large flan, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

400

Dupondius, Rome, AD 140-144; AE (g 12,28; mm 26; h 6); ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS P P TR P COS III, radiate head r., Rv. Spes advancing l., holding flower and raising skirt; in field, S - C. RIC 667; C 756.

Brownish patina, about extremely fine.

150

417 418

417

Denarius, Rome, AD 148-149; AR (g 2,80; mm 18; h 6); ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS P M TR P XII, laureate head r., Rv. C - OS - IIII, Salus standing l., holding rudder on globe and feeding snake coiled round altar. RIC 181; C 281.

Cabinet tone, extremely fine.

100

This lot is sold with an export licence issued by the Republic of Italy.

418

Sestertius, Rome, AD 148-149; AE (g 23,56; mm 32; h 12); ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS P P TR P XII, laureate head r., Rv. C - O - S - IIII, Aequitas standing l., holding scales and cornucopiae; ai lati, S - C. RIC 855; C 232.

Dark patina, about extremely fine.

419

419

420

300

420

Denarius, Rome, AD 158-159; AR (g 3,58; mm 17; h 6); ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII, laureate head r., Rv. TEMPLVM DIV AVG REST, octastyle temple in which are seated statues of Divus Augustus and Livia; in ex.

COS IIII. RIC 290a; C 804.

Lustrous and extremely fine.

130

Divus Antoninus Pius, Denarius struck under Marcus Aurelius, Rome, post AD 161; AR (g 3,23; mm 19; h 5); DIVVS - ANTONINVS, bare head r., Rv. CONSECRATIO, eagle standing r., head l. RIC 429; C 154.

Lustrous and extremely fine.

100

Diva Faustina Maior 421

421

Denarius struck under Antoninus Pius, Rome, after AD 141; AR (g 3,08; mm 19; h 6); DIVA FAV - STINA, draped bust r., hair coiled on top of head, Rv. AVG - V - STA, Ceres standing l., holding torch and sceptre. RIC 356; C 96.

Old cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

78

100

423 422 1,5:1

422

423

Denarius struck under Antoninus Pius, Rome, after AD 141; AR (g 3,22; mm 18; h 12); DIVA - FAVSTINA, draped bust r., hair coiled on top of head, Rv. AVGV - STA, Vesta, veiled, standing l., holding simpulum and palladium. RIC 368; C 108.

Lightly toned and good extremely fine.

120

Denarius struck under Antoninus Pius, Rome, after AD 141; AR (g 3,10; mm 18; h 6); DIVA FAV - STINA, draped bust r., hair coiled on top of head, Rv. AVGV - STA, throne on which is a wreath and sceptre in front. RIC 377; C 131.

Lightly toned and good extremely fine.

120

Marcus Aurelius (161-180)

424

424

Denarius, Rome, AD 162-163; AR (g 3,40; mm 18; h 6); IMP M ANTONINVS AVG, laureate head r., Rv. PROV DEOR TR P XVII COS III, Providentia standing l., holding globe and cornucopiae. RIC 73; C 525.

Cabinet tone, extremely fine.

100

425

1,5:1

425

1,5:1

Sestertius, Rome, AD 162-163; AE (g 23,15; mm 32; h 12); IMP CAES M AVREL - ANTONINVS AVG P M, laureate head r., Rv. SALVTI AVGVSTOR TR P XVII, Salus standing l., holding sceptre and feeding snake on altar from a patera; in field, S - C; in ex. COS III. RIC 843; C 564.

Brown-green patina and extremely fine.

Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 84 (20th May 2015), lot 1029.

79

1.600

427

426

426 1,5:1

426

427

Sestertius, Rome, AD 170-171; AE (g 24,27; mm 32; h 6); IMP M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXV, laureate and curaissed bust r., Rv. VOTA SOLVTA - DECENNALVM, emperor, veiled, standing l., sacrificing over tripod out of patera; at his feet, a bull; in field, S - C; in ex. COS III. RIC 1016 var (bust); C 1034.

Marvelous glossy green patina, about extremely fine.

1.800

Sestertius, Rome, AD 177; AE (g 28,69; mm 33; h 12); M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARM TR P XXXI, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. IMP VIII - COS III P P, Pax standing l., holding olive branch and cornucopiae; in field, S - C. RIC 1216; C 370.

Dark green patina, about extremely fine / good very fine.

600

Faustina Minor

429

428

1,5:1 1,5:1

428

429

Sestertius struck under Antoninus Pius, Rome, AD 145-146; AE (g 26,88; mm 35; h 6); FAVSTINA AVG ANTONINI AVG PII FIL, draped bust r., hair knotted behind, Rv. VE - NVS, Venus standing l., holding apple and sceptre; in field, S - C. RIC 1408; C 251.

Fine portrait, large flan, brownish patina, extremely fine.

1.200

Denarius struck under Marcus Aurelius, Rome, AD 161-175; AR (g 2,78; mm 19; h 7); FAVSTINA - AVGVSTA, draped bust r., hair knotted behind with circle of pearls, Rv. FECVN - DITAS, Fecunditas standing r., holding sceptre and infant. RIC 677; C 99.

Lightly toned and extremely fine.

120

80

430

430 1,5:1

430

431

Lucius Verus (161-169), Denarius, Rome, AD 161-162; AR (g 3,53; mm 18; h 6); IMP L AVREL VERVS AVG, bare head r., Rv. PROV - DEOR TR P II COS II, Providentia standing l., holding globe and cornucopiae. RIC 482; C 155.

Ligthly toned, high relief and good extremely fine.

320

This lot is sold with an export licence issued by the Republic of Italy.

431

Lucilla, Sestertius struck under Marcus Aurelius, Rome, ca. AD 164-170; AE (g 24,72; mm 30; h 11); LVCILLAE AVG - ANTONINI AVG F, draped bust r., hair knotted behind, Rv. [PI]E - TAS, Pietas standing l., raising hand and holding perfume box; in field, S - C. RIC 1756; C 54.

Nice portrait and dark green patina. Somewhat gently smoothed, anyway extremely fine.

800

Commodus (177-192)

433 432

432

433

Sestertius, Rome, AD 180; AE (g 22,58; mm 30; h 6); M COMMODVS - ANTONINVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. TR P V IMP IIII COS II P P, emperor seated l. on platform; behind him, an officer standing l.; in front, Liberalitas with abacus and cornucopiae; below, a citizen standing r., on steps; in field, S - C; in ex.

LIBERALITAS / AVG. RIC 300; C 305.

Rare, riverine patina, about extremely fine.

800

Denarius, Rome, AD 184; AR (g 2,98; mm 18; h 12); M COMM ANTON - AVG PIVS BRIT, laureate head r., Rv. P M TR P VIIII IMP VII COS IIII P P, modius and corn-ears. RIC 94; C 467.

Lightly toned, about extremely fine.

140

Crispina

435

434 1,5:1

434

435

1,5:1

Aureus struck under Commodus, Rome, AD 178-192; AV (g 7,19; mm 19; h 12); CRISPINA - AVGVSTA, draped bust r., hair knotted behind, Rv. VENVS FELIX, Venus seated l., holding sceptre and Victory. RIC 287; C 39; Calicò 2377c.

Rare, struck in high relief, extremely fine.

5.000

Denarius struck under Commodus, Rome, AD 178-192; AR (g 2,71; mm 19; h 12); CRISPINA - AVGVSTA, draped bust r., hair knotted behind, Rv. VE - NVS, Venus standing l., holding apple and gathering up drapery on l. shoulder. RIC 286a; C 35.

Lustrous and extremely fine.

100

81

Pertinax (193)

436

436

437

437

436

1,5:1

Denarius, Rome, 1st January - 28th March AD 193; AR (g 3,38; mm 18; h 6); IMP CAES P HELV - PERTIN AVG, laureate head r., Rv. PROVID - DEOR COS II, Providentia standing l., holds up r. hand to star and l. hand on breast. RIC 11a; C 43.

Very rare. Bold portrait, cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

2.000

Denarius, Rome, 1st January - 28th March AD 193; AR (g 4,20; mm 18; h 6); IMP CAES P HELV - PERTIN AVG, laureate head r., Rv. PROVID - DEOR COS II, Providentia standing l., holds up r. hand to star and l. hand on breast. RIC 11a; C 43.

Very rare. Lightly toned and about extremely fine.

1.300

438

438

439

1,5:1

438

439

Didius Julianus (193), Denarius, Rome, 28th March - May (?) AD 193; AR (g 2,79; mm 18; h 6); IMP CAES M DID - IVLIAN AVG, laureate head r., Rv. P M TR - P COS, Fortuna standing l., holding rudder on globe and cornucopiae. RIC 2; C 10.

Rare, cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

2.000

Clodius Albinus Caesar (193-197), Denarius, Rome, AD 194-195; AR (g 3,28; mm 17; h 6); D CLOD SEPT ALBIN CAES, bare head r., Rv. MINER - PA - CIF COS II, Minerva standing l., holding olive branch and resting on shield; behind her, spear. RIC 7; C 48.

Lightly toned and about extremely fine.

200

Septimius Severus (193-211)

440

440

1,5:1

440

Aureus, Rome, AD 193-194; AV (g 7,04; mm 19; h 6); IMP CAE L SEP SE - V PERT AVG, laureate head r., Rv. VIRT AVG TR - P COS, Virtus standing l., holding Victory and spear. RIC 24; C 751; Calicò 2570.

Rare. A bold portrait struck on a very broad flan and a lovely light reddish tone; insignificant nick on the emperor’s cheek, otherwise good extremely fine.

12.000 Ex Santamaria, 24 February 1958, lot 1085.

The general closest to Rome, who answered her plea in 193, Severus quickly organized his power base by placating Clodius Albinus with an empty title, taking Rome and moving against Pescennius Niger in the East. Back in Rome he eliminated Clodius Albinus by having him declared a public enemy and then defeating his armies by Lugdunum in one of the largest military encounters in Roman history. He also rid himself of the Praetorian Guard, replacing them with his own men.

82

Relations with the Senate were not amicable during his reign, they had hoped for Pescennius Niger. His family life was even more troubled. His sons Geta and Caracalla hated each other so much that mother and father had problems keeping them from killing each other. In his last campaign in Britain, it is reported that Caracalla, at one point, almost killed his own father with a stab to the back. He had grown tired of waiting for the feeble Severus to die.

441

441

Bronze, Moesia Inferior: Nicopolis ad Istrum, ca. AD 193-211; AE (g 3,03; mm 17; h 2); AȌ KAICE - CEȌHȉOC, laureate head r., Rv. NIKOȈOȃITȍN ȈȉOC ICTȉO, star on crescent. SNG Copenhagen 269 var.

Green patina, good extremely fine.

130

Caracalla (198-217)

442

442

443

443

Denarius, Rome, AD 201-206; AR (g 3,20; mm 19; h 6); ANTONINVS - PIVS AVG, laureate and draped r., Rv. ADVENT AVGG, galley l. with rowers and passengers. RIC 120; C 3.

Cabinet tone and good extremely fine.

120

As, Rome, AD 210-213; AE (g 12,72; mm 25; h 6); ANTONINVS - PIVS AVG BRIT, laureate head r., Rv. PROVIDENTIAE - DEORVM, Providentia standing l., holding sceptre and wand over globe; in field, S - C. RIC 519; C 533.

Green patina, somewhat gently smoothed, anyway extremely fine.

400

444

444

Sestertius, Rome, AD 211; AE (g 24,65; mm 33; h 12); M AVREL ANTONINVS - PIVS AVG BRIT, laureate head r., Rv. VICT BRIT TR P XIIII COS III P P, Victory standing r., erecting trophy; on r., towered woman standing facing and captive seated l.; in ex. S C. RIC 483a var (reverse legend); C 641 (same).

A very rare variety. Dark patina, large flan, good very fine - about extremely fine.

1.000

445

445

Sestertius, Rome, AD 214; AE (g 21,76; mm 31; h 12); M AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. P M TR P XVII IMP III COS III P P, Mars standing l., holding Victory and resting on shield; before, captive; in field, S - C. RIC 524a; C 257.

Beatiful green patina, expressive portrait, about extremely fine.

83

1.000

446

446 1,5:1

446

As, Rome, ca. AD 214-217; AE (g 11,64; mm 27; h 12); ANTONINVS - PIVS AVG GERM, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. PROVIDENTIAE - DEORVM, Providentia standing l., holding wand over globe and holding sceptre; in field, S - C. RIC 572a; C 537.

Untouched dark green patina, bold portrait, extremely fine.

1.200

Ex Spink, 1983.

448

447

447

448

Tetradrachm, Cyprus (?), AD 215-217; BI (g 14,37; mm 26; h 12); AYT KAI AN - TȰNINOC CE, laureate head r., Rv. ǼHMAPX EȆ YȈATOCTO Ǽ, eagle standing front, head l.; below, ear of wheat. Prieur 1578.

Lightly toned, good extremely fine.

200

Plautilla, Denarius struck under Caracalla, Rome, AD 202-205; AR (g 2,68; mm 18; h 1); PLAVTILLA - AVGVSTA, draped bust r., hair coiled in ridges and fastened in bun at back, Rv. CONCORDIA - FELIX, Caracalla standing l., clasping r. hands with Plautilla standing r. RIC 365a; C 12.

Lustrous, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

120

450

449

449

450

Geta, as Caesar, Denarius struck under Septimius Severus, Laodicea, AD 198-200; AR (g 3,23; mm 18; h 11); L SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES, draped bust r., Rv. SPEI PER - PETVAE, Spes advancing l., holding flower and raising skirt. RIC 96a; C 192.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

100

Geta (209-212), As, Rome, AD 210; AE (g 9,06; mm 25; h 12); IMP CAES P SEPT - GETA PIVS AVG, laureate head r., Rv. PONTIF TR P II COS II, Mars standing l., crowning a trophy and leaning on shield; spear against l. arm; in field, S - C. RIC 162a; C 134.

Scarce. Dark patina and about extremely fine.

300

Macrinus (217-218)

451

451

Antoninianus, Rome, ca. AD 217-218; AR (g 5,13; mm 21; h 12); IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust r., Rv. SALVS PVBLICA, Salus seated l., feeding out of patera a snake coiled round altar and holding sceptre. RIC 88; C 115.

Scarce, lightly toned, about extremely fine.

84

450

452 453 1,5:1

452

453

1,5:1

Denarius, Rome, ca. AD 217-218; AR (g 3,37; mm 20; h 6); IMP C M OPEL SEV - MACRINVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. P M TR P II COS P P, emperor seated l., holding globe and short sceptre. RIC 27; C 51.

Old cabinet tone, beautiful portrait struck in high relief on a full flan: about fdc.

1.500

Denarius, Rome, ca. AD 217-218; AR (g 3,23; mm 19; h 6); IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust r., Rv. IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing l., holding thunderbolt and sceptre; before him, small figure of Macrinus. RIC 76 var (bust); C 37 var (same).

Lustrous, extremely fine.

150

454

454

Sestertius, Rome, April - December AD 217; AE (g 22,65; mm 31; h 11); IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. PONTIF MAX TR P COS P P, Jupiter standing l., holding sceptre and thunderbolt; in field, S - C. RIC 136; C -.

Rare. Green patina, good very fine.

1.300

455

456 1,5:1

455

456

1,5:1

As, Rome, ca. AD 217-218; AE (g 11,20; mm 24; h 6); IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust r., Rv. SECVRITAS TEMPORVM, Securitas seated l., holding sceptre; before her, altar; in ex., S C. RIC 207; C 130.

Rare. Green patina, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

1.300

Macrinus with Diadumenian as Caesar (217-218), Bronze, Moesia Inferior: Marcianopolis, AD 217-218; AE (g 12,74; mm 27; h 6); AYT K M OȈEȃ CEV MAKPEI[NOC K M OȈEȃ] ANTȍNEINOC, confronted busts of Macrinus and Diadumenian, Rv. YȈ ȈONTIANOY - M - APKIANOȈOȃEITȍ - N, Diana advancing r., drawing arrow from quiver and holding bow; on l., E; behind, hound advancing r. Varbanov 1158.

Green patina, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

180

85

457

457 1,5:1

457

Diadumenian, as Caesar, Denarius struck under Macrinus, Rome, ca. AD 217-218; AR (g 3,03; mm 20; h 12); M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIAN CAES, bare head, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. PRINC IVVENTVTIS, Diadumenian standing front, head r., holding sceptre and standard; on r., two standards. RIC 102; C 3.

Lustrous, large flan, good extremely fine.

400

Elagabalus (218-222)

458

458

459

460

459

460

As, Rome, AD 222; AE (g 8,92; mm 25; h 12); IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate and draped bust r., Rv. P M TR P V COS IIII P P, emperor, standing l., sacrificing over lighted altar with patera, holding cypress-branch in l. hand; on l., star; in field, S - C. RIC 336; C 215.

Very rare, riverine patina, about extremely fine.

200

Tetradrachm, Syria: Antiochia ad Orontem, AD 219; BI (g 13,96; mm 30; h 6); AYT K M A °°° ANTȰNEINOC CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., seen from behind, Rv. ǼHMAȉX EȆ ȌȈATOC TO B, eagle standing r., spread wings, head l. with wreath in beak; in field, Ǽ - E; below, star. Prieur 252 (Emesan Issues).

Scarce, elegant style, cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

300

Julia Soaemias, Denarius struck under of Elagabalus, Rome, AD 218-222; AR (g 2,99; mm 18; h 7); IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG, draped bust r., Rv. VENVS CAELESTIS, Venus, diademed, standing l., holding apple and sceptre; in r. field, star. RIC 241; C 8.

Lightly toned and extremely fine.

100

Julia Maesa

461

461

1,5:1

461

Sestertius struck under of Elagabalus, Rome, ca. AD 218-222; AE (g 29,27; mm 29; h 12); IVLIA MAESA AVG, draped bust r., Rv. SAECVLI FELICITAS Felicitas standing l., holding caduceus and sacrificing over altar; on r., star; in field, S - C. RIC 421; C 47.

Rare. Untouched dark green patina and wonderful portrait: good extremely fine.

86

1.800

462

462

As struck under Elagabalus, Rome, ca. AD 218-222 ; AE (g 13,48; mm 25; h 12); IVLIA MAESA AVG, draped bust r., Rv. PVDIC - ITIA, Pudicitia seated l., adjusting veil and holding sceptre; in ex. S C. RIC 419; C 38.

Brownish patina, extremely fine.

200

Severus Alexander (222-235)

463

463

464

464

Sestertius, Rome, AD 222-231; AE (g 25,28; mm 30; h 1); IMP SEV ALE - XANDER AVG, laureate head with drapery on l. shoulder, Rv. VIRTVS - AVGVSTI, emperor standing l. foot on helmet, holding globe and spear; in field, S - C. RIC 627; C 592.

Riverine patina, good extremely fine / about extremely fine.

400

Sestertius, Rome, AD 223; AE (g 20,42; mm 31; h 12); IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. P M TR P XII COS III P P, Sol advancing l., raising hand and holding whip; in field, S - C. RIC 535; C 442.

Green patina, well centered specimen, extremely fine.

250

467 465

465

466

467

466

As, Rome, AD 229; AE (g 10,87; mm 25; h 1); IMP SEV ALE - XANDER AVG, laureate head r., drapery on l. shoulder, Rv. P M TR P VIII COS III - P P, emperor on quadriga r., holding sceptre surmounted by eagle; in ex. S C. RIC 498; C 379.

Green patina, extremely fine.

300

Sestertius, Rome, AD 230; AE (g 22,00; mm 32; h 12); IMP SEV ALE - XANDER AVG, laureate head r., drapery on l. shoulder, Rv. P M TR P - VIIII COS III P P, Sol standing l., raising r. hand and holding whip; in field, S - C. RIC 500; C 390.

Dark patina, large flan, good extremely fine.

450

As, Rome, AD 231; AE (g 11,69; mm 24; h 12); IMP SEV ALE - XANDER AVG, laureate head r., drapery on l. shoulder, Rv. P M TR P X - COS III P P, Annona standing l., holding two corn-ears over modius and anchor; in field, S - C. RIC 519; C 423.

Green patina, about extremely fine.

100

87

469

468

468

469

Sestertius, Rome, AD 231-235; AE (g 17,38; mm 29; h 12); IMP ALEXAN - DER PIVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. SPES PVBLICA, Spes advancing l., holding flower and raising skirt; in field, S - C. RIC 648; C 547.

Dark patina, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

250

Julia Mamaea, Sestertius struck under Severus Alexander, Rome, ca. AD 222-235; AE (g 16,52; mm 29; h 12); IVLIA MAMA - EA AVGVSTA, diademed and draped bust r., Rv. VENV - S - FELIX, Venus standing l., holding sceptre and statuette; in ex. S C. RIC 701; C 69.

Green-brownish patina, somewhat gently smoothed, anyway extremely fine.

350

Orbiana

470 471

470

471

Denarius struck under Severus Alexander, Rome, ca. AD 225-227; AR (g 3,39; mm 20; h 6); SALL BARBIA - ORBIANA AVG, diademed and draped bust r., Rv. CONCORDI - A - AVGG, Concordia seated l., holding patera and double cornucopiae. RIC 319; C 1.

Rare, toned and about extremely fine.

320

Sestertius struck under of Severus Alexander, Rome, ca. AD 225-227; AE (g 18,21; mm 33; h 1); SALL BARBIA ORBIANA AVG, diademed and draped bust r., Rv. CONCORDIA AVGVST[ORVM], Severus Alexander standing r., togate, holding scroll and clasping hands with Orbiana standing l.; in ex. S C. RIC 657; C 6.

Rare, green patina, about extremely fine.

1.200

This lot is sold with an export licence issued by the Republic of Italy.

473 472

472

473

Maximinus I (235-238), Sestertius, Rome, AD 236-238; AE (g 21,30; mm 30; h 12); MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. PAX - AVGVSTI, Pax standing l., holding branch and transverse sceptre; in field, S - C. RIC 81; C 38.

Brownish patina, somewhat gently smoothed, otherwise good extremely fine.

500

Maximus Caesar, Denarius struck under Maximinus I, Rome, AD 236-238; AR (g 2,75; mm 20; h 6); MAXIMVS CAES GERM, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. PRINC IVVENTVTIS, Maximus standing l., holding spear and baton; behind him, two standards. RIC 3; C 10.

Rare. Lightly toned, large flan, about extremely fine.

250

88

474

1,5:1

474

1,5:1

Maximus Caesar, Sestertius struck under Maximinus I, Rome, AD 236-238; AE (g 16,82; mm 29; h 12); MAXIMVS CAES GERM, draped bust r., Rv. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Maximus standing l., holding baton and spear; behind him, two standards; in field, S - C. RIC 13; C 14.

Rare. A very nice portrait and a detailed reverse. Specimen without patina, extremely fine / good extremely fine.

500

Gordian I (238)

475

1,5:1

475

Denarius, Rome, March - April AD 238; AR (g 2,91; mm 20; h 12); IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. P M T - R P COS P P, emperor standing l., holding branch and parazonium.

RIC 1; C 2.

Very rare. A lovely portrait struck on a very large flan; cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

476

476

477

1,5:1

477

1,5:1

2.500

477

Sestertius, Rome, March - April AD 238; AE (g 19,35; mm 31; h 12); IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICTORIA AVGG, Victory advancing l., holding wreath and palm; in field, S - C. RIC 7; C 13.

Very rare and good very fine.

1.800

Pupienus (238), Denarius, Rome, April - June AD 238; AR (g 3,37; mm 19; h 6); IMP C M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. PAX - PVBLICA, Pax seated l., holding branch and sceptre. RIC 4; C 22.

Scarce, cabinet tone, about fdc.

500

89

Balbinus (238)

479

478

478

479

480

480

Antoninianus, Rome, April - June AD 238; AR (g 4,62; mm 23; h 6); IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. CONCORDIA AVGG, clasped hands. RIC 10; C 3.

Scarce, old cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

550

Denarius, Rome, April - June AD 238; AR (g 2,87; mm 21; h 6) ; IMP C D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, laureate, draped an cuirassed bust r., Rv. P M TR - P COS II P P, Emperor, togate, standing l., holding branch and parazonium. RIC 5; C 20.

Scarce, lustrous, good extremely fine - about fdc.

500

Sestertius, Rome, April - June AD 238; AE (g 21,37; mm 29; h 12); IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICTORIA AVGG, Victory standing facing, head l., holding wreath and palm; in field, S - C. RIC 25; C 29.

Scarce. Green patina, nice portrait, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

800

Gordian III (238-244)

481

481

482

482

Sestertius, Rome, AD 238-239; AE (g 21,07; mm 30; h 12); IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. PAX - AVGVSTI, Pax standing l., holding sceptre and branch; in field, S - C. RIC 256a; C 175.

Elegant portrait. Brownish patina with spots of cuprite deposits, about extremely fine.

200

Sestertius, Rome, AD 241-243; AE (g 31,21; mm 37; h 12); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. FELICITAS AVG, Felicitas standing front, head l., holding caduceus and cornucopiae; in field, S - C. RIC 310a; C 76.

Struck on a thick medallic flan, green patina, about extremely fine.

700

Ex Numismatica Ars Classica (25th-26th February 1992), lot 2109.

483

483

Sestertius, Rome, AD 241-243; AE (g 15,87; mm 31; h 12); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. IOVI - STATORI, Jupiter standing facing, holding sceptre and thunderbolt; in field, S - C. RIC 298a; C 111.

Green patina, somewhat gently smoothed, otherwise extremely fine.

90

250

484

484

485

485

Sestertius, Rome, AD 241-243; AE (g 18,18; mm 30; h 12); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. P M TR P IIII COS II P P, emperor standing r., holding spear and globe; in field, S - C. RIC 306a; C 254.

Green patina, good extremely fine / about extremely fine.

250

Sestertius, Rome, AD 243-244; AE (g 21,35; mm 30; h 12); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. FORTVNA REDVX, Fortuna seated l., holding rudder on globe and cornucopiae; under chair, wheel; in ex. S C. RIC 331a; C 99.

Green patina with spots of cuprite deposit, good very fine - about extremely fine.

250

486

1,5:1

486

1,5:1

Sestertius, Rome, AD 244; AE (g 22,29; mm 30; h 7); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. P M TR P VII COS II P P, Mars, advancing r., holding spear and shield; in field, S - C. RIC 339a; C 281.

Beautiful riverine patina, a very nice portrait, good extremely fine.

650

Philip I (244-249)

488

487

487

488

Dupondius, Rome, AD 244-249 ; AE (g 10,42; mm 24; h 12); IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. PAX - AETERNA, Pax standing l., holding branch and tranverse sceptre; in field, S - C. RIC 184c; C 107.

Scarce, brownish patina, extremely fine

150

Tetradrachm, Syria: Antiochia ad Orontem, AD 244; BI (g 12,06; mm 27; h 12); AYTOK K M IOYȃ ȍIȃIȈȈOY CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. ǼHMAPX EȆOYCIAC, eagle standing front, head l., holding wreath; over r. wing, ɑ; in field, S - C; in ex. MON VRB. Prieur 310.

About fdc.

200

91

489

489

490

490

Tetradrachm, Syria: Antiochia ad Orontem, AD 244; BI (g 14,73; mm 27; h 12); AYTOK K M IOYȃ ȍIȃIȈȈOY CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. ǼHMAPX EȆOYCIAC, eagle standing front, head l., holding wreath; in field, S - C; in ex. MON VRB. Prieur 304.

Good extremely fine.

150

Otacilia Severa, Sestertius struck under Philip I, Rome, AD 244-249; AR (g 12,88; mm 30; h 1); MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG, draped bust r., wearing diadem, Rv. PIETAS AVGVSTAE, Pietas standing l., raising hand and holding box; in field, S - C. RIC 208a; C 46.

Green patina, large flan, about extremely fine.

200

491

491

492

492

Philip II, as Caesar, Sestertius struck under Philip I, Rome, AD 244-246; AE (g 17,50; mm 29; h 12); M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, bare head, draped bust r., Rv. PRINCIPI IVVENT, Philip II standing l., holding spear and globe; in field, S - C. RIC 256a; C 49.

Untouched green patina, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

200

Trajan Decius (249-251), Double Sestertius, Rome, AD 249-251; AE (g 28,94; mm 31; h 12); IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. FELICITAS SAECVLI, Felicitas standing l., holding long caduceus and cornucopiae; in field, S - C. RIC 115c; C 40.

A bold portrait and a broad flan; brownish patina, extremely fine.

1.200

493

493

494

494

Herennia Etruscilla, Sestertius struck under Trajan Decius, Rome, AD 249-251; AE (g 20,01; mm 30; h 12); HERENNIA ETRVSCILLA AVG, diademed and draped bust r., Rv. PVDICITIA AVG, Pudicitia seated l., holding sceptre and drawing veil; in ex., S C. RIC 136b; C 22.

Green patina, about extremely fine.

300

Hostilian, as Caesar, Sestertius struck under Trajan Decius, Rome, AD 251; AE (g 16,30; mm 30; h 12); C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C, draped bust r., Rv. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Hostilian standing l., holding standard and spear; in field, S - C. RIC 216a; C 35.

Rare, green patina, good very fine.

380

92

495

495

496

496

Trebonianus Gallus (251-253), Sestertius, Rome, AD 251-253; AE (g 20,04; mm 29; h 12); IMP CAES C VIBIVS TREBONIANVS GALLVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICTORIA AVGG, Victoria standing l., holding wreath and palm; in field, S - C. RIC 125 corr; C 130.

Riverine patina, nice portrait, good extremely fine.

200

Postumus (The Gallic Empire, 260-269), Sestertius, Treveri, AD 261; AE (g 20,90; mm 30; h 7); IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. LAETITIA, galley r., with four rowers and steersman; below, AVG. RIC 143 (Lugdunum); C 177; Bastien 87.

Green patina, somewhat gently smoothed, otherwise about extremely fine.

200

This lot is sold with an export licence issued by the Republic of Italy.

497

1,5:1

497

498

1,5:1

1,5:1

497

498

Marius (The Gallic Empire, 269), Antoninianus, Uncertain Mint, AD 269; AE (g 3,11; mm 19; h 7); IMP C M AVR MARIVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VIRTV - S AVG, soldier standing l., leaning on shield and holding spear. RIC 19; C 22.

Scarce. Dark patina and magnificent portrait: good extremely fine.

250

Probus (276-282), Quinarius, Rome, ca. AD 276-282; AE (g 1,40; mm 15; h 6) ; PROBV - S P AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. MARS - VLTOR, Mars running r., holding spear and shield. RIC 266; C 349.

Very rare, traces of silvering, good very fine.

100

499

499 1,5:1

499

Magna Urbica, Antoninianus struck under Carinus, Lugdunum, AD 283-285; AE (g 3,77; mm 22; h 1); MAGNIA VRBICA AVG, diademed and draped bust on crescent r., Rv. VENVS GENETRIX, Venus standing l., holding apple and sceptre; on l., D. RIC 337; C 11.

Rare, dark patina, extremely fine.

380

Diocletian (284-305) 500

500

Argenteus, Rome, AD 294; AR (g 2,96; mm 20; h 6); DIOCLETI - ANVS AVG, laureate head r., Rv. VICTORI - A SARMAT, six-turreted camp gate in front of which the four tetrarchs swear over tripod. RIC 19a.

Lustrous, a minor flan crack, good extremely fine.

93

350

502

501

1,5:1

501

502

503

503

1,5:1

Argenteus, Siscia, ca. AD 294-295; AR (g 3,12; mm 18; h 12); DIOCLETI - ANVS AVG, laureate head r., Rv. VIRTVS - MILITVM, tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before city enclosure with eight turrets. RIC VI 43a.

Cabinet tone, a minor flan crack, high relief and about fdc.

350

Maximian Herculius (286-310), Argenteus, Treveri, AD 294; AR (g 3,45; mm 20; h 6); MAXIMIA - NVS AVG, laureate head r., Rv. VIRTVS - MILITVM, six-turreted camp gate in front of which the four tetrarchs swear over tripod. RIC 102b.

Cabinet tone, large flan, good extremely fine.

1.000

Alexander of Carthage (Usurper, 308-311), Follis, Carthago, AD 308-311; AE (g 4,63; mm 24; h 12); IMP ALEXANDER P F AVG, laureate head r., Rv. INVICTA ROMA FELIX KARTHAGO, Carthago standing facing, head l., wearing long robe, holding fruit and grain ears in both hands; in ex. PK. RIC 68; C 6.

Very rare and very fine.

850

Constans (337-350)

504 505 1,5:1

504

505

1,5:1

Solidus, Siscia, AD 337-340; AV (g 4,42; mm 21; h 6); FL IVL CONS - TANS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICTORIA CONSTANTIS AVG, Victory advancing r., foot on bound captive, holding shield inscribed VOT / V / MVLT / X; in ex. SIS *. RIC 38.

Very rare, extremely fine.

1.500

Siliqua, Constantinople, AD 337-340; AR (g 2,51; mm 20; h 12); Laureate head r., Rv. CONSTANS - AVGVSTVS, Victory walking l., holding wreath and palm-branch; in ex. C ° I. RIC 20.

Rare. Lustrous and about extremely fine.

800

Constantius II (337-361)

506

506

Reduced siliqua, Thessalonica, AD 355-361; AR (g 2,15; mm 19; h 6); D N CONSTAN - TIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. SPES REI - PVBLICE, emperor hlemeted, in military dress, standing l., holding globe and spear; in field; in ex. TES. RIC 207.

Rare. Old cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

94

200

507 508

508 1,5:1

507

508

Reduced siliqua, Lugdunum, AD 360-361; AR (g 1,97; mm 17; h 6); D N CONSTAN - TIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VOTIS / XXX / MVLTIS / XXXX, within laurel wreath; below, LVG. RIC 216; C 343.

Lightly toned, minor flan crack, extremely fine.

200

Nepotian (Usurper, 350), Maiorina, Rome, 3rd–30th June AD 350; AE (g 3,12; mm 26; h 12); FL POP NEPOT IANVS P F AVG, bare head, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VRBS - ROMA, Roma, helmeted, seated l. on throne, holding Victory on globe and spear; beside her, a shield; in ex. RS. RIC 202.

Extremely rare, brownish patina, good very fine.

3.000

509

509

510

510

Vetranio (Usurper, 350), Nummus, Siscia, 19th January - 25th December AD 350; AE (g 4,81; mm 24; h 12); D N VETRA - NIO P F AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r.; behind bust, A, Rv. HOC SIG - NO VICTOR ERIS, emperor, in military dress, standing front, head l., holding standard with Chi-Rho on the banner and spear; to the r. stands Victory, crowning him with a wreath and holding a palm-branch; in field l., A; in ex. °ǻSIS*. RIC 283.

Scarce, trace of silvering, extremely fine.

250

Jovian (363-364), Double Maiorina, Antiochia, AD 363-364; AE (g 8,02; mm 28; h 6); D N IOVIAN - VS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICTORIA - ROMANORVM, emperor, in military dress, standing facing, head r., holding standard and Victory on globe with wreath and palm-branch; in ex. ANTǼ. RIC 228.

Green patina, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

300

Valens (364-378)

512

511

511

512

Solidus, Rome, AD 364; AV (g 4,43; mm 21; h 12); D N VALEN S P F AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. RESTITVTOR REI PVBLICAE, Valens standing facing, head r., holding labarum and Victory on globe; R Q (star). RIC 2c.12.

Good very fine.

800

Hybrid Siliqua, Constantinopolis, AD 367-375; AR (g 2,35; mm 18; h 6); D N VALENS - P F AVG, diademed, cuirassed and draped bust r., Rv.VOT / V / MVLT / X, in laurel wreath; below, branch C Chrismon S wreath. Cfr. RIC 36e (Gratian obverse).

Cabinet tone, good very fine.

130

95

514

513

513

514

Gratian (367-383), Light Miliarense, Treveri, AD 367-375; AR (g 4,32; mm 25; h 12); D N GRATIA - NVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VIRTVS - EXERCITVS, emperor standing facing, head l., holding standard in r. hand and resting l. on shield; in ex. TRPS°. RIC 26e.

Scarce. Lightly toned, large flan, about extremely fine.

1.800

Eugenius (Usuper, 392-394), Siliqua, Mediolanum, AD 392-394; AR (g 1,53; mm 19; h 6); D N EVGENI - VS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VIRTVS RO - MANORVM, Roma seated l. on cuirass, holding Victory on globe and reverse spear; in ex. MDPS. RIC 32c.

Rare, lustrous and about extremely fine.

1.500

515

515

Arcadius (383-408), Solidus, Mediolanum, AD 395-402; AR (g 4,46; mm 20; h 12); D N ARCADI - VS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICTORI - A AVGGG, emperor standing r., foot on captive, holding labarum and Victory on globe; in field, M - D; in ex. COMOB. RIC IX 35b = X 1205.

Good very fine.

300

Theodosius II (408-450)

516

516

Light Miliarense, Constantinopolis, AD 408-420; AR (g 4,30; mm 24; h 6); D N THEODO - SIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust l., Rv. GLORIA - ROMANORVM, emperor, nimbate, standing facing, head l., raising r. hand and holding globe; on l., star; in ex. CON. RIC 370.

Rare, lightly toned, good extremely fine.

518

517

517

518

516

1,5:1

1,5:1

1.800

518

Solidus, Constantinopolis, AD 441-450; AV (g 4,34; mm 21; h 12); D N THEODOSI - VS P F AVG, helmeted, diademed and cuirassed three-quarter facing bust, holding spear over shoulder and shield with horseman motif, Rv. IMP XXXXII COS - XVII P P, Constantinople seated l., holding cross on globe and sceptre; on l. field, star; in ex.

COMOB. RIC 321; Depeyrot 84/1.

Some deposits on reverse, about extremely fine.

650

Aelia Eudocia, Tremis struck under Theodosius II, Constantinopolis, AD 425-429; AV (g 1,46; mm 14; h 11); AEL EVDO - CIA AVG, Diademed and draped bust r., with necklace and ear-rings, Rv. Cross within wreath; below, CONOB*. RIC 253.

Rare and about extremely fine.

800

96

519

519

520

1,5:1

519

520

Aelia Pulcheria, Tremissis struck under Marcian, Constantinople, ca. AD 450-453; AV (g 1,42; mm 13; h 12); AEL PVLCH - ERIA AVG, diademed and draped bust r., Rv. Cross within laurel wreath; in ex. CONOB*. RIC 521.

Rare and extremely fine.

900

Leo I (457-474), Solidus, Constantinople, AD 457-468; AV (g 4,46; mm 21; h 6); D N LEO PE - RPET AVG, helmeted, diademed and cuirassed three-quarter facing bust, holding spear over shoulder and shield, Rv. VICTORI - A AVGGG S, Victory standing l., supporting long jewelled cross; in r. field, star; in ex. CONOB. RIC 605; Depeyrot 93/1.

Large flan, extremely fine.

450

521

521

Roman Bronze Steelyard, ca. 2nd–4th century AD; 52 cm long.; According to one source, the steelyard was invented by Archimedes, the great Syracusan inventor, in the 3rd century BC. No examples of that early a date are attested but, since they changed little in form and appearance and continued in use until medieval times, it is often difficult to give a precise date to a specific steelyard. This steelyard is graduated on three sides with dotted letters and signs possibly in units of the Roman libra (pound). The original weight is included, six bronze containers and instruments are with the lot, and the steelyard is still equipped with swivelling collar (one of the two chains is not complete) and sack hooks.

97

2.500

Great Migrations and the Romaioi

522

522

523

523

Vandals, Semi-autonomous Issue, 21 nummi, Carthago, ca. AD 480-533; AE (g 8,49; mm 21; h 11); KAR[T – H] AGO, Vandal warrior standing facing, wearing cuirass and cloak, holding spear, Rv. horse’s head left on exergual line, below XXI. MIB 23. MEC I, 45.

Rare, green patina, good very fine.

300

Ostrogoths, Thedoric (493-526), 40 Nummi, Ravenna, AD 493-518; AE (g 8,16; mm 25; h 12); INVIC - [TA R]OMA, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Roma r., Rv. Eagle standing l., head r.; on l., XL; in ex. °Ƌ°. Metlich 76b; MEC 101.

Green patina, good very fine.Rare, green patina, good very fine.

400

524

524

525

Ostrogoths, Athalaric (526-534), Solidus struck in the name of Justin I, Rome, AD 526-527; AV (g 4,42; mm 20; h 6); D N IVSTI - NVS P F AVC, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, slighty r., holding spear and decorated shield, decorated with horseman, Rv. VICTORI - A AVCCC A, Victory standing l., holding long cross; on l., star; in ex. COMOB. MEC 122 var (legend); MIB 24.

Rare, ex jewelry, about extremely fine.

1.500

Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 56 (8th October 2010), lot 539.

525

Longobards, Godescalch (739-742), Solidus in the name of Leo III, Beneventus, ca. AD 739-742; AV (g 3,60; mm 20; h 7); D N L - PP VGVS, bust facing, holding cruciger globe, Rv. VICTORA - VSTVS, cross potent on three steps; on l. G; in ex. CONOB. MIR 159.

Very rare and good very fine.

526

526

527

526

1,5:1

1.200

527

Guaimario IV or V, Tarì, Salerno, ca. AD 999-1052; AV (g 0,94; mm 16); [...]VMMARIVPRI[...], globe around cufic legend, Rv. [...]MAM[...], globe around cufic legend. Cappelli 58 (unic); Bellizia 30 (unic); Sambon 537 (Guaimario III).

Of the highest rarity, good very fine.

2.500

Constans II (641-668), Solidus, Syracuse, AD 647-650; AV (g 4,35; mm 20; h 6); d N CONSTAN - TINyS PP AV, crowned bust with short beard facing, wearing chlamys, holding globe cruciger, Rv. VICTORIA - A AVgy Ə•, cross potent on three steps; on r., I; below CONOB. DOC 152a; S 1070; Spahr 60.

Rare, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

1.500

Ex Classical Numismatic Group - Triton IX (10th January 2006), lot 1636.

98

528 529 1,5:1

528

529

1,5:1

Constans II with Constantinus IV (641-668), Solidus, Costantinople, AD 654-659; AV (g 4,47; mm 20; h 6); dN CONSTANTINhS C CONStANtI, crowning busts of Constans and Constantinus facing, wearing clamys, between heads, cross, Rv. VICTORIA AVgy Ɗ, cross potent on three steps, below, CONOB. DOC 25c; MIB 26; Sear 959.

Fdc.

1.000

Constans II with Constantinus IV, Heraclius and Tiberius (641-668), Solidus, Syracuse, AD 661-668; AV (g 4,33; mm 19; h 6); d N CONSTA - NT [...], crowned busts of Constans and Constantinus facing, wearing clamys; between heads, cross, Rv. VICTORIA - AVg CIKY, standing figures of Heraclius and Tiberius facing, wearing clamys and holding globe cruciger; between them, cross potent on three steps; below, CONOB. DOC 162c; S 1086a; Spahr 157.

Very rare. Graffito on reverse, otherwise extremely fine.

1.500

531

530

530

531

532

Philippicus Bardanes (711-713), Solidus, Syracuse, AD 711-713; AV (g 4,00; mm 20; h 6); [D N FILE] [...], crowned bust facing, wearing loros, holding globe cruciger and sceptre with eagle, Rv. VICTORIA - AVgy *, cross potent on three steps; below, [CONOB]. DOC 15a; S 1458.

Extremely rare, graffito on reverse: good very fine - about extremely fine.

1.800

Constantine V with Leo IV (741-775), Solidus, Syracuse, AD 751-775; AV (g 3,77; mm 19; h 6); COntAN LƤO, crowned busts of Constantinus V and Leo IV facing, wearing chlamys; between heads, cross, Rv. [...] EON PAM, crowned bust of Leo III facing, wearing loros and holding cross potent. DOC 15a; S 1565; Spahr 323.

Rare, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

320

Constantine V with Leo IV (741-775), Solidus, Syracuse, AD 751-775; AV (g 4,07; mm 21; h 6); COntAN LƤO, crowned busts of Constantinus V and Leo IV facing, wearing chlamys; between heads, cross, Rv. [...] EON PAM, crowned bust of Leo III facing, wearing loros and holding cross potent. DOC 15c; S 1565; Spahr 323.

Rare, about extremely fine.

400

534

533

533

534

532

Constantine V with Leo IV (741-775), Solidus, Syracuse, AD 751-775; AV (g 3,79; mm 19; h 6); COntAN LƤO, crowned busts of Constantinus V and Leo IV facing, wearing chlamys; between heads, cross, Rv. [...] EON PAM, crowned bust of Leo III facing, wearing loros and holding cross potent. DOC 15c; S 1565; Spahr 323.

Rare, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

320

Constantine V with Leo IV (741-775), Solidus, Syracuse, AD 751-775; AV (g 3,69; mm 19; h 6); COntAN LƤO, crowned busts of Constantinus V and Leo IV facing, wearing chlamys; between heads, cross, Rv. [...] EON PAMy, crowned bust of Leo III facing, wearing loros and holding cross potent. DOC 15c; S 1565; Spahr 323.

Rare, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

320

99

535 536 1,5:1

535

536

1,5:1

Constantine V with Leo IV (741-775), Solidus, Syracuse, AD 751-775; AV (g 4,44; mm 20; h 12); COntAN LƤO, crowned busts of Constantinus V and Leo IV facing, wearing chlamys; between heads, cross, Rv. [...] EON PAM, crowned bust of Leo III facing, wearing loros and holding cross potent. DOC 15c; S 1565; Spahr 323.

Rare, good extremely fine.

400

Irene (780-802), Solidus, Syracuse, AD 797-802; AV (g 3,80; mm 19; h 6); IRIn - AƊOVST, bust facing, wearing chlamys and crown with pendilia and cross, holding akakia; behind shoulders, two curved lines of a throne-back, Rv. AƊOVST, bust facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia and cross, holding cross potent on base. DOC 3; Sear 1601; Spahr 340.

Very rare, good extremely fine.

6.000

537

537

538

538

Michael II with Theophilus (820-829), Solidus, Syracuse, AD 821-829; AV (g 3,63; mm 19; h 6); MI - XAHL [b], crowned bust facing, wearing chlamys and holding cross potent, Rv. ƏEO - [FILOS E], crowned bust facing, wearing chlamys and holding globe cruciger. DOC 14b2; S 1645; Sphar 385.

Extremely fine.

320

Basil I with Constantinus (867-886), Miliaresion, Costantinople, AD 868-879; AR (g 3,03; mm 23; h 12); IhSYS XRI - STYS nICA, cross potent; below, globe, Rv. +bASI / LIOS CƤ / COnStAn / tIn PIStVn / bASILIS / RomƤO’. DOC 7; Sear 1708.

Cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

850

540

539

539

540

Romanus IV with Eudocia (1068-1071), Nomisma Histamenon (scyphate), Constantinople, 1068-1071; AV (g 4,34; mm 28; h 6); KƟN MX ANƋ, full-length standing figure of Michael VII, between Constantius and Andronicus, on souppedion, holding globe cruciger, Rv. PƟMAN ƤVƋUKIA, full-length standing figure of Christ, on souppedion, crowning Romanus and Eudocia, holding globe cruciger; in field, IC - XC. DOC 1.1; S 1859.

Extremely fine.

350

Romanus IV with Eudocia (1068-1071), Nomisma Histamenon (scyphate), Constantinople, 1068-1071; AV (g 4,29; mm 27; h 6); KƟN MX ANƋ, full-length standing figure of Michael VII, between Constantius and Andronicus, on souppedion, holding globe cruciger, Rv. PƟMAN ƤVƋUKIA, full-length standing figure of Christ, on souppedion, crowning Romanus and Eudocia, holding globe cruciger; in field, IC - XC. DOC 1.1; S 1859.

Good very fine - about extremely fine.

350

100

541

541

542

543

Michael VII (1071-1078), Nomisma Histamenon (scyphate), Constantinople, AD 1071-1078; AV (g 4,34; mm 33; h 6); Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, and raising r. hand in benediction; in l. hand book of Gospels; to l. IC; to r. XC., Rv. +MIXAHA RACIA, bust facing, bearded, wearing crown and loros, and holding labarum and globus cruciger; double border. DOC 2; BN 1-10; BMC 2-10; Sear 1868.

About extremely fine - extremely fine.

350

John III Ducas-Vatatzes (1222-1254), Hyperperon, Empire of Nicaea: Magnesia, 1222-1254; AV (g 4,30; mm 24; 6); hrist Pantokrator enthroned facing; raised r. hand, holds Gospels; above, IC / [XC], Rv. [-], full-lenght figure of emperor on l., crowned by Virgin nimbate. Emperor wearing loros and anexikakia. Virgin wearing tunic and maphorion; above, ƏV / ƓƘ. Hendy pl. 31, 13-15; Sear 2073.

Minor flan crack and about extremely fine.

350

Michael VIII (1261-1282), Hyperpyron, Constantinople, 1261-1282; AV (g 4,13; mm 25; h 6); Bust of Virgin orans within city walls with six groups of towers, Rv. Michael on l., kneeling before seated Christ who holds scroll, and supported by St. Michael. Cfr. Sear 2242.

Double strike, otherwise good very fine.

350

544 1,5:1

544

543

542

546

545 1,5:1

1,5:1

1,5:1

1,5:1

Islamic, Arab-Byzantine, Anonymous Issue, Solidus, Spain, ca. AD 711-714 (AH 92, Indiction IX); EL (g 3,75; mm 12); Abbreviated Latin legend around a seven-pointed star, Rv. H SLD FRT INSP A[NNXCII]; in field, INDC IX. Bernardi -; Walker -; A. 122 for type; cfr. Spink Auction 6th-7th December 2017, lot 601.

Of the highest rarity, the second known of this early date, good very fine.

1,5:1

2.000

The date of coin would equate to AD 711 and make this the earliest known Spanish Umayyad coin, struck in the first year of Muslim influence, soon after Musa Ibn Nusayr arrived in al-Andalus. Unlike many later examples, it is a carefully made coin that may have been struck by the travelling mint accompanying Musa Ibn Nusayr himself. So far unpublished and unrecorded; as the first Islamic coin in Andalusian history this is an important addition to both Spanish and Islamic numismatics.

545

546

Islamic, Arab-Byzantine, Anonymous Issue, Solidus, Spain, ca. AD 711-714 (AH 93, Indiction X); EL (g 4,17; mm 12); Abbreviated Latin legend around a seven-pointed star, Rv. +HSdFRTINIPNAHN; in field, IN9C X. Cfr. Walker, Arab-Byzantine, p. 74, P.43.

Well centered with complete legend. Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, extremely fine.

2.000

Islamic, Arab-Byzantine, Anonymous Issue, Solidus, Spain, ca. AD 711-717 (AH 94, Indiction XI); EL (g 3,95; mm 11); Abbreviated Latin legend around a seven-pointed star, Rv. ° NSNIN[-]V ° S XCIIII; in field, INDC XI. Cfr. Album, 122; Walker, HSA.8.

Very rare, good very fine / extremely fine.

1.500

Recent research has concluded that there were multiple mints producing the gold solidi in Spain at this time. The principal mint was not permanently located, but traveled with the governor Musa b. Nusayr. The secondary mints were likely termporary locations, in operation only when needed. The cruder calligraphy on this example points to one of the secondary mints.

101

Middle Ages and Modern Times

547

547

548

549

548

Austria, Ferdinand I (1835-1848), Ducat, Wien, 1848 ; AV (g 3,49; mm 20; h 12); KM 2262.

About fdc.

350

Austria, Franz Joseph I (1848-1916), 10 Corona, 1911; AV (g 3,39; mm 19; h 12); KM 2816. fdc.

200

Belgium - Brabant, Maria Theresia (1740-1780), 2 Sovrane, Brussels, 1760 ; AV (g 11,01; mm 28; h 5); Fr. 134.

Hole close. Fine - very fine.

400

551

550

550

551

552

554

450

German States - Preussen, Wilhelm II (1888-1918), 10 Mark, 1903; AV (g 3,95; mm 19; h 12); KM 520.

Extremely fine.

150

Great Britain, Victoria (1837-1901), Sovereign, 1871; AV (g 7,99; mm 22; h 6); Fr. 387i.

About fdc.

350

554

Great Britain, Victoria (1837-1901), 1/2 Sovereign, 1883; AV (g 3,94; mm 19; h 6); Fr. 389e.

About extremely fine.

150

Great Britain, George V (1910-1936), 1/2 Sovereign, 1914; AV (g 4,00; mm 19; h 12); Fr. 405. fdc.

150

556

555

555

556

552

France, Louis XVIII (1815-1824), 40 Francs, Paris, 1817; AV (g 12,90; mm 26; h 6); KM 713.1.

About extremely fine.

553

553

549

Hungary, Franz Joseph I (1848-1916), 8 Forint - 20 Francs, Kremnitz, 1884; AV (g 6,44; mm 21; h 12); KM 467. fdc.

250

Hungary, Franz Joseph I (1848-1916), 8 Forint - 20 Francs, Kremnitz, 1890; AV (g 6,44; mm 21; h 12); KM 467.

About fdc.

250

102

557

557

558

558

India, Mughal Empire, Taimur Shah (1772-1793), Mohur, Shahjahanabad (Delhi); AV (g 10,86; mm 20); Good very fine.

200

India, Bengal Presidency (1651-1835), Half Mohur, Murshidabad (Calcutta), 1793-1806; AV (g 5,15; mm 23); KM 112.

About extremely fine.

150

560

559

559

560

Italy, Napoli, Ferdinando I di Borbone (1816-1825), 30 Ducati o Decupla, 1818; AV (g 37,87; mm 35; h 6); P/R 1; MIR 457.

Rare. About extremely fine.

4.000

Italy, Savoia, Carlo Felice (1821-1831), 80 Lire, Torino, 1825; AV (g 25,72; mm 33; h 6); Pag. 26; Mont. 4.

Minor cleaning marks. About extremely fine.

1.000

561

561

562

562

Italy, Savoia, Carlo Felice (1821-1831), 80 Lire, Torino, 1826; AV (g 25,74; mm 33, h 6); Pag. 28; Mont. 7.

Some dots and scratches. Good very fine - about extremely fine.

1.000

Italy, Savoia, Carlo Felice (1821-1831), 80 Lire, Genova, 1828; AV (g 25,79; mm 33; h 6); Pag. 31; Mont. 13.

Some scratches on obverse. Good extremely fine - about fdc.

1.000

564

563

563

564

Italy, Savoia, Carlo Felice (1821-1831), 80 Lire, Torino, 1828; AV (g 25,84; mm 33; h 6); Pag. 32; Mont. 11.

Some dots. Extremely fine - fdc.

1.000

Italy, Savoia, Carlo Felice (1821-1831), 80 Lire, Genova, 1830; AV (g 25,75; mm 33; h 6); Pag. 35; Mont. 17.

Minor cleaning marks. About extremely fine.

1.000

103

566 565

565

566

Italy, Savoia, Carlo Alberto (1831-1849), 100 Lire, Torino, 1835; AV (g 32,265; mm 34; h 6); Pag. 141; Mont. 7.

Scratches on obverse and cleaning on reverse. Good very fine - about extremely fine.

1.100

Italy, Savoia, Vittorio Emanuele II Re d’Italia (1861-1878), 20 Lire, Roma, 1871; AV (g 6,43; mm 21; h 6); Pag. 466; Mont. 142.

Rare. Scratches, anyway good extremely fine.

400

568

567

567

568

Italy, Savoia, Umberto I (1878-1900), 50 Lire, Roma, 1884; AV (g 16,10; mm 28; h 6); Mont. 6.

Rare. About extremely fine.

2.600

Italy, Savoia, Umberto I (1878-1900), 50 Lire, Roma, 1888; AV (g 16,11; mm 28; h 6); Mont. 7.

Rare. Minor lack of metal on edge at h 2. About extremely fine.

2.500

570 569

569

570

Italy, Savoia, Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1943), 100 Lire - Fascione, Roma, 1922-1923; AV (g 32,22; mm 35; h 7); Mont. 12.

Dot on reverse, some scratches, good very fine.

1.500

Papal State, Pio XI (1922-1939), 100 Lire, Città del Vaticano, 1933 - 1934; AV (g 8,84; mm 23; h 6); Pag. 616; Mont. 425 fdc.

300

572

571

571

572

Papal State, Benedetto XVI (2005-2013), 50 Euro, Città del Vaticano, 2010, Proof ; AV (g 15,01; mm 28; h 12); fdc.

600

Romania, Carol I (1881-1914), 20 Lei, 1890; AV (g 6,46; mm 21; h 6); KM 20. fdc.

350

104

574 573

573

Russia, Alexander II (1855-1881), Medal on his Coronation (opus: A. Lyalin and M. Kuchkin), 1855; AV (g 98,30; mm 51); Diakov 653.1.

Very rare, brilliant golden luster with a nice strike, good extremely fine.

10.000 Ⱥɥɟɤɫɚғɧɞɪ II ɇɢɤɨɥɚɟɜɢɱ. Ɂɨɥɨɬɚɹ ɦɟɞɚɥɶ 1856. ɇɚ ɤɨɪɨɧɚɰɢɸ. ɒɬɟɦɩɟɥɶ Ⱥ.Ʌɹɥɢɧɚ ɢ Ɇ.Ʉɭɱɤɢɧɚ. Ɋɟɜɟɪɫ. Ⱦɜɭɝɥɚɜɵɣ ɨɪɟɥ ɫ ɤɨɪɨɧɚɦɢ ɫ ɝɟɪɛɨɦ ɧɚ ɝɪɭɞɢ. 98,30 ɝ. Ⱦɶɹɤɨɜ 653.1. Ɉɱɟɧɶ ɪɟɞɤɚɹ. ɋɨɫɬɨɹɧɢɟ ɨɬɥɢɱɧɨɟ.

574

Russia, Alexander III (1881-1894), 5 Roubles, 1889; AV (g 6,43; mm 21; h 12); Y 42.

Extremely fine.

575

575

576

577

579

580

581

577

576

Russia, Nicholas II (1894-1917), 7,5 Roubles, 1897; AV (g 6,44; mm 21; h 12); Y 63.

Extremely fine.

400

Russia, Nicholas II (1894-1917), 10 Roubles, 1899; AV (g 8,61; mm 22; h 12); Y 64.

About extremely fine.

350

Russia, Nicholas II (1894-1917), 10 Roubles, 1899; AV (g 8,57; mm 22; h 12); Y 64.

About extremely fine.

350

578

578

400

579

580

581

Russia, Nicholas II (1894-1917), 5 Roubles, Saint-Petersbourg, 1899; AV (g 4,27; mm 18; h 12); Y 62.

Good very fine - about extremely fine.

150

Russia, Nicholas II (1894-1917), 5 Roubles, 1901; AV (g 4,30; mm 18; h 12); Y 62.

Good extremely fine.

180

Serbia, Milan Obrenovich IV (1868-1889), 10 Dinara, 1882; AV (g 3,23; mm 19; h 5); KM 16.

About fdc.

200

Sweden, Oscar II (1872-1907), 5 Kronor, 1899 ; AV (g 2,24; mm 16; h 12); KM 756. fdc.

150

105

582

582

583

583

United States of America, 20 dollars, 1893; AV (g 16,72; mm 27; h 6); KM 74.3.

Extremely fine.

United States of America, 20 dollars, 1904; AV (g 33,46; mm 34; h 6); KM 74.3.

About fdc.

585

United States of America, 20 dollars, 1911; AV (g 33,46; mm 34; h 6); KM 131.

About extremely fine.

1.200

United States of America, 20 dollars, 1924; AV (g 33,47; mm 34; h 6); KM 131.

Extremely fine.

1.000

587

586

586

587

1.400

585

584

584

550

United States of America, 20 dollars, 1925; AV (g 33,43; mm 34; h 6); KM 131.

Extremely fine.

1.000

United States of America, 20 dollars, 1926; AV (g 33,44; mm 34; 6); KM 131.

About fdc.

1.200

588

588

United States of America, 10 dollars, 1926; AV (g 16,72; mm 27; h 6); KM 130.

Good extremely fine.

106

550

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The seller undertakes to respect all contractual obligations listed here relating the sale of the items in the auction.

Bertolami Fine Arts LTD’s responsibility to you Bertolami Fine Arts LTD acts as an intermediary for the sale and it commits itself to allow analysis, study or test for the interest of the seller and buyer unless they are invasive or damaging the item.

Alterations Descriptions and Estimates may be amended at Bertolami Fine Arts LTD discretion from time to time by notice given orally or in writing before or during a Sale or by publication. Each lot is available for examine before the sale.

Authenticity The Auction House offers an unconditional and everlasting guarantee for the authenticity of objects. All identifications and descriptions of the items sold in this catalogue are statements of opinion and were made in good faith.

Reserve Price

BFA may accept absentee bids which are below the reserve price.

If the bidding ends before the reserve is reached, Bertolami Fine Arts will submit the consignor the highest absentee bid below the reserve price received. The decision of the seller will be communicated to the bidder within fifteen days from the auction date.

4. CONDUCT OF THE SALE Our Sales are public auctions which persons may attend and you should take the opportunity to do so. We do reserve the right at our sole discretion to refuse admission to our premises or to any Sale without stating a reason. We have complete discretion as to whether the Sale proceeds, whether any Lot is included in the Sale, the manner in which the Sale is conducted and we may offer Lots for Sale in any order we choose notwithstanding the numbers given to Lots in the Catalogue. You should therefore check the date and starting time of the Sale, whether there have been any withdrawals or late entries. Remember that withdrawals and late entries may affect the time at which a Lot you are interested in is put up for Sale. We have complete discretion to refuse any bid, to nominate any bidding increment we consider appropriate, to divide any Lot, to combine two or more Lots, to withdraw any Lot from a Sale and, before the Sale has been closed, to put up any Lot for auction again.

Some lots may carry a reserve. The auctioneer reserves the right not to sell an item below the confidential price, or will repurchase the item on behalf of the consignor or of BFA. If a reserve exists the auctioneer reserves the right to bid on any lot on behalf of the consignor up to the amount of the reserve against any floor or mail bidders. The auctioneer also reserves the right to bid on any lot on behalf of BFA. The Buyer will be the Bidder who makes the highest bid acceptable to the Auctioneer for any Lot (subject to any applicable Reserve) to whom the Lot is knocked down by the Auctioneer at the fall of the Auctioneer’s hammer.

Any dispute as to the highest acceptable bid will be settled by the Auctioneer at his or her absolute discretion. All bids tendered will relate to the actual Lot number announced by the Auctioneer. An electronic currency converter may be used at the Sale. This equipment is provided as a general guide as to the equivalent amount in certain currencies of a given bid. All estimates are in POUNDS STERLING. We do not accept any responsibility for any errors which may occur in the use of the currency converter. We may use video cameras to record the Sale.

5. BIDDING We do not accept bids from any person who has not completed and delivered to us one of our Bidding Forms, either our Bidder Registration Form, Absentee Bidding Form or Telephone Bidding Form. You will be asked for proof of identity, residence and references, which, when asked for, you must supply if your bids are to be accepted by us. Please bring your passport, driving license (or similar photographic proof of identity) and proof of address. We may request a deposit from you before allowing you to bid. We may refuse entry to a Sale to any person even if that person has completed a Bidding Form.

Bidding in person You should come to our Bidder registration desk at the Sale venue and fill out a Bidder Registration Form on (or, if possible, before) the day of the Sale. The bidding number system is sometimes referred to as “paddle bidding”. You will be issued with a large card (a “paddle”) with a printed number on it. This will be attributed to you for the purposes of the Sale. Should you be a successful Bidder you will need to ensure that your number can be clearly seen by the Auctioneer and that it is your number which is identified as the Buyer’s. You should not let anyone else use your paddle as all Lots will be invoiced to the name and address given on your Bidder Registration Form. Once an invoice is issued it will not be changed. If there is any doubt as to the Hammer Price of, or whether you are the successful Bidder of, a particular Lot, you must draw this to the attention of the Auctioneer before the next Lot is offered for Sale. At the end of the Sale, or when you have finished bidding please return your paddle to the Bidder registration desk.

Bidding by telephone (only available on lots with a low estimate greater than £500) If you wish to bid at the Sale by telephone, please complete a Telephone Bidding Form, which is available from our offices or in the Catalogue. Please then return it to the office responsible for the Sale at least 24 hours in advance of the Sale. It is your responsibility to check with our Bids Office that your bid has been received. Telephone calls will be recorded. The telephone bidding facility is a discretionary service and may not be available in relation to all Lots. We will not be responsible for bidding on your behalf if you are unavailable at the time of the Sale or if the telephone connection is interrupted during bidding. Our staff will be available for phone calls in foreign languages as long as previously agreed upon.

Bidding by post or fax Absentee Bidding Forms can be found in the back of this Catalogue and should be completed and sent to the office responsible for the Sale. It is in your interest to return your form as soon as possible, as if two or more Bidders submit

identical bids for a Lot, the first bid received takes preference. In any event, all bids should be received at least 24 hours before the start of the Sale. Please check your Absentee Bidding Form carefully before returning it to us, fully completed and signed by you. It is your responsibility to check with our Bids Office that your bid has been received. This additional service is complimentary and confidential. Such bids are made at your own risk and we cannot accept liability for our failure to receive and/or place any such bids. All bids made on your behalf will be made at the lowest level possible subject to Reserves and other bids made for the Lot. Where appropriate your bids will be rounded down to the nearest amount consistent with the Auctioneer’s bidding increments. New Bidders must also provide proof of identity and address when submitting bids. Failure to do this will result in your bid not being placed.

Bidding via the internet Please visit our Website at www.bertolamifinearts.com for details of how to bid via the internet.

Bidding through an agent Bids will be accepted as placed on behalf of the person named as the principal on the Bidding Form although we may refuse to accept bids from an agent on behalf of a principal and will require written confirmation from the principal confirming the agent’s authority to bid. For further details, please contact Customer Services of Bertolami Fine Arts LTD. 6. CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE BUYER AND SELLER AND THE BUYER AND BERTOLAMI FINE ARTS LTD On the Lot being knocked down to the Buyer, a Contract for Sale of the Lot will be entered into between the Seller and the Buyer on the terms of the Contract for Sale set out in Appendix 1 at the back of the Catalogue. You will be liable to pay the Purchase Price, which is the Hammer Price plus any applicable VAT. At the same time, a separate contract is also entered into between us as Auctioneers and the Buyer. Please read the terms of the Contract for Sale and our Buyer’s Agreement contained in the Catalogue in case you are the successful Bidder. We may change the terms of either or both of these agreements prior to them being entered into, by setting out different terms in the Catalogue and/or by placing an insert in the Catalogue and/or by notices at the Sale venue and/or by oral announcements before and during the Sale.

7. BUYER’S PREMIUM AND OTHER CHARGES PAYABLE BY THE BUYER Under the Buyer’s Agreement, a premium (the Buyer’s Premium) is payable to us by the Buyer in accordance with the terms of the Buyer’s Agreement and at rates set out below, calculated by reference to the Hammer Price and payable in addition to it. Storage charges and Expenses are also payable by the Buyer as set out in the Buyer’s Agreement. The following Buyer’s Premium is written within the “information for buyers”.

In order to harmonize tax procedures among EU countries, with effect from 1 January 2001 new rules were introduced with the extension to the Auction Houses of the margin scheme. Article. 45 of Law 342 of 21 November 2000 provides for the application of the scheme to sales concluded in execution of contracts of commission defined: • private clients; • clients to tax that the operation subject to the margin scheme; • Customers who have not been able to deduct the tax in accordance with Art. 19, 19 bis, and 19-bis2 the DPR. 633/72 (which have sold well in free ex-Art. 10, 27-d) • customers who benefit from the exemption arrangements provided for small businesses in the State of origin.

By virtue of special legislation, in cases mentioned above any VAT tax, or a sum in lieu of VAT, if applicable, it is charged by the Auction House. No symbol will be used for lots sold under the margin scheme.

8. PAYMENT The payment of the sold lots must be made immediately after the auction and can be made by bank transfer, cash, check, bank check bank account, credit card (Visa or Mastercard). Were exceptional exchange rate variations to occur due to imponderable situations, Bertolami Fine Arts LTD may, at its sole discretion, issue invoices in UK pounds (GBP), US dollars (USD), Euros (EUR).

If the invoices are in terms of Euros or US dollars, we will apply the exchange rate between UK pounds and Euros or UK pounds and US dollars prevailing at the time of the contract of sale (auction date).

Bertolami Fine Arts LTD will bill to the same person that is at the registration of the pallet unless previously agreed otherwise with the Administration.

As required by law, Bertolami Fine Arts LTD is obliged to call for their customers to show an identity document (identity card, driving license, passport) and confirmation of address.

Buyers wishing to pay by bank check must make arrangements with the Administration. It is not possible to deliver the goods before the payment by check or bank draft until encashment of the check, unless otherwise agreed prior to the auction.

You will find the bank details in the invoice.

Payment can be made by Visa or Mastercard only by the cardholder.

Bertolami Fine Arts LTD reserves the right to check the source of the payments received. Bertolami Fine Arts LTD reserves the right to refuse payments received from people different from the purchaser. However, in limited circumstances and in any case with the consent of the seller, Bertolami Fine Arts LTD has the ability to offer buyers it deems reliable the option of paying for goods purchased at cadences deferred. The mode of deferred payment will be set out before the sale. Before considering whether or not to grant deferred payments, Bertolami Fine Arts LTD may ask for references and documentation on the reliability and identity of the buyer. It will not allow anyone to withdraw the lot prior to the payment, unless credit has been granted before the auction.

9. COLLECTION It is Bertolami Fine Arts LTD policy to request proof of identity on collection of a lot. Lots will be released to you or your authorized representative when full and cleared payment has been received by Bertolami Fine Arts LTD. 10. STORAGE Storage and handling charges may apply.

For information concerning post sale storage and charges, please contact our Customer office.

11. LOSS OR DAMAGE Buyers are reminded that Bertolami Fine Arts LTD accepts liability for loss or damage to lots for a maximum period of ten (10) days after the date of the auction.

12. SHIPPING Bertolami Fine Arts LTD Shipping Department can advise buyers on exporting and shipping property. You can contact the Customer service on the number that you see in our website.

The entire shipment costs are to be paid for by the buyer. Additionally, a form to provide shipping instructions is attached to the buyer’s invoice. Your shipper will include a quote for transit insurance. All shipments should be unpacked and checked on delivery and any discrepancies notified to the transit insurer or shipper immediately.

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

13. THE SELLERS AND/OR BERTOLAMI FINE ARTS LTD’ LIABILITY Besides the responsibilities and obligations of sellers and Bertolami Fine Arts LTD above, neither sellers nor Bertolami Fine Arts LTD shall be held responsible for any error in the description of the lots or in their estimates for the sale and for any omissions that may result in losses or damage to property or assets to the purchaser.

14.DATA PROTECTION – USE OF YOUR INFORMATION Were we to obtain any personal information about you, we would only use it in accordance with the terms of our Privacy Policy, subject to any additional specific consent you may have given at the time your information was disclosed.

La prego di acquistare per mio conto, i seguenti lotti ai limiti indicati, secondo le condizioni di vendita.

Please, buy the following items on my behalf at your auction sale up to the limits indicated and subject to the conditions of sale.

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Email ............................................................................................................Data/Date ..........................Firma/Signature ..............................................

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