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CLASSICAL COINS

PUBLIC AUCTION SALE NOVEMBER 7, 1987 NEW YORK CITY

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Saturday November 7, 1987 7:00 PM In Conjunction With 23rd Annual Grand Central Coin Convention Omni Park Hotel 56th & 7th Ave New York Manhattan-Skyline Room Herbert J. Kreindler, Auctioneer

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The 23rd Annual Grand Central Coin Convention Program of Events T H U R S D A Y . November 5.1987 9:00 AM Convention opens to bourse dealers and exhibitors 10:00 AM Registration opens 10:30 AM Offical opening of the Convention 11:30 AM Security room closes 7:00 PM NASCA public auction in the Manhattan-Skyline room 7:00 PM Bourse and exhibit rooms close FRIDAY. November 6.1987 9:00 AM Convention opens to bourse dealers and exhibitors 9:30 AM Convention opens to the public 7:00 PM NASCA public auction in the Manhattan-Skyline room 7:00 PM Bourse and exhibit rooms close SATURDAY. November 7. 1987 9:00 AM Convention opens to bourse dealers and exhibitors 9:30 AM Convention opens to the public 10:00 AM Young Numismatists meeting - Park Central room 11:00 AM Numismatic Bibliomania Society meeting - room to be announced 12:30 PM Early American Coppers meeting - room to be announced 2:00 PM New York METAMS meeting - room to be announced 4:00 PM Educational Forum - Manhattan-Skyline room 7:00 PM Classical Numismatic Auctions, Ltd Sale in Manhattan-Skyline room 7:00 PM Bourse and exhibit room closes SUNDAY. November 8.1987 9:30 AM Convention opens to bourse dealers and exhibitors 10:00 AM Convention opens to the public 4:00 PM Exhibit room closes 5:00 PM Convention closes T H E L O N G ISLAND COIN CLUB President Doug Walcutt Treasurer Seymour Sandos Corr. Secretary Vincent W. Alones

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PLATE 1 Greek Enlargements

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GREEK 1.

SPAIN, Bolscan.

2nd-lst BC. AE Semis. (4.45 gms.). Beardless male head right. Winged Pegasus right, "BOLSCAN" below. Calico 183. Superb XF. Nice patina.

(325-350)

2.

GAUL. "Auriol" Class. After 450 BC. Obol. (0.60 gms.). Forepart of winged boar left. Irregular incuse pattern.

Toned VF+.

(250-275)

3.

GAUL. "Auriol" Class. After 450 BC. Obol. (0.58 gms.). Beardles head facing with long pointed face. Irregular incuse. Toned XF. Rare and seldom offered (375-400)

4.

GAUL, Massalia.

4th Century BC. Obol. (0.47 gms.). Laureate bust left of young river-god. Four spoked wheel with M A between. SNG Cop 726. Superb XF. Beautiful style.

(225-250)

5.

GAUL. Griffin Group. 2nd-lst BC. AV Quarter Stater. (1.07 gms.). Laureate head of Apollo right. Griffin right with a star below. Nash pi. 8, 188. Choice VF+. Very Rare.

(750-900)

6.

GAUL, Danubian Basin.

After 100 BC. Drachm. (3.83 gms.). Imitation of coin of Philip III. Very stylized head of Heracles right, (there shouldn't be any detail on this side. Zeus seated left, lion symbol in field. BMC I, S204 Toned XF. Rare and seldom offered for sale.

(250-275)

7.

CELTIC E N G L A N D , Atrebates & Regni.

Verica. 10-40 AD. AV Quarter stater. (1.15 gms.). COM F on tablet. Horse standing right on exergual line, border of dots around. Seaby 100. Near XF. Nice example of this rose gold issue. (550-575)

8.

C E L T I C E N G L A N D , Atrebates & Regni.

Epaticcus. 25-35 AD. AR Unit. (1.24 gms.). Head of Herakles right, EPATI before. Eagle standing facing on a serpent. Seaby 113. Near XF. (175-200)

9.

E T R U R I A , Populonia.

350-265 BC. Didrachm. (8.78 gms.). Gorgon facing with a protruding tongue. Χ X below. Uniface. SNG Cop 1. Nicely struck VF. (650-700)

10.

C A M P A N I A , Cales.

334-268 BC. Didrachm. (6.92 gms.). Helmeted bust of Athena right. Victory in biga left, CALENO below. SNG Cop 303. Toned VF/F+. Scarce.

(350-400)

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C A M P A N I A , Cales.

After 268 BC. AE 20 mm. (6.05 gms.). Apollo laureate left, CALENO before. Star above manheaded bull right, A/CALENO below. SNG Cop 309v. VF/VF+. Nice green patina.

(100-125)

12.

C A L A B R I A , Tarentum.

500-475 BC. Stater. (8.06 gms.). Taras astride dolphin right, holding cuttlefish in hand, ΤΑΡΑΣ before.

Seahorse right with curled wing, cockle shell. Vlasto 123v. Choice VF for issue. Scarce this nice.

(1100-1200)

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CALABRIA, Tarentum.

272-235 BC. Didrachm. (6.44 gms.). Naked youth crowning horse right, ΔΙ in field. ΦΙΛΑ TAC below.

Taras astride dolphin left, holding a distaff and kantharos, a cock in field. ΤΑΡΑΣ below. Vlasto 846. XF, flan a little short.

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CALABRIA, Tarentum.

272-235 BC. Didrachm. (6.49 gms.). Naked youth crowning horse right, ΑΛΑΟΑ P X O C below. Taras astride dolphin left holding cornucopiae and kantharos. ΤΑ(ΡΑΣ) below. Vlasto 853. XF, short flan, some weakness of strike.

(175-200) CALABRIA, Tarentum.

235-228 BC. Didrachm. (6.46 gms.). Naked youth crowning horse to right, Φ Γ Λ Ο KAHC above dolphin all below horse. Taras astride dolphin left, holding trident and ryhton in right hand. Two amphorae in right field, ΤΑΡΑΣ below. Vlasto 950. Toned superb XF. (575-600) L U C A N I A , Heraclea.

432-380 BC. Diobol. (1.09 gms.). Head of Herakles right. Lion prancing left, HE above. SNG Cop 1099.

VF/VF+. Rare.

(175-200) LUCANIA,

Heraclea.

432-380 BC. Diobol. (1.11 gms.). As above. SNG ANS 11. VF, lightly crystalized.

(150-200)

LUCANIA, Metapontum.

Under Hannibalic Occupation. 212-207 BC.Drachm. (3.47 gms.). Head of Athena right wearing crested helmet. META to left of ear of corn, owl to right with open wings. SNG Cop 1239. Toned XF. Rare and seldom offered.

(1100-1250) LUCANIA, Sybaris.

530-510 BC. Stater. (7.85 gms.). Bull standing left looking back to right. In exergue VM, border of dots around. Incuse. SNG ANS 833. Nice XF. Tremendous metal quality for issue.

(3300-4000) L U C A N I A , N e w Sybaris (Thourium).

After 445 BC. Sixth Stater. (1.13 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right. Bull standing right looking back. Σ Υ Β Α below. SNG Cop 1403. VF, nice style and quite rare.

(250-300) L U C A N I A , Velia.

5th-4th BC. Didrachm. (7.59 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena left, "P" in crest. Lion walking right, Φ above, ΥΕΛΗΤΩΝ in exergue. SNG Cop 1551v. Toned VF. Beautifully centered and nice graceful style.

(450-500) B R U T T I U M , Kroton.

360-330 BC. Stater. (7.14 gms.). Head of Hera Lakinia three quarters to right wearing stephanos. Herakles naked reclining left on rock holding wine cup, bow and club above in field and tripod to left. SNG Cop 1800. Near VF, once mounted. Very Rare.

(500-600) BRUTTIUM, Mesma.

350-300 BC. Stater. (8.71 gms.). Pegasos with pointed wing, flying left. Head of Athena left. BMC 2.

Superb XF. (850-900) SICILY, Agrigentum.

279-241 BC. Drachm. (3.15 gms.). Laureate head of Zeus right. Eagle standing left with spread wings. ΑΚΡΓΑΝΤΙΝΩΝ around, ΤΦΙ in field. SNG Deutschland 173. Lightly toned XF. (550-600) SICILY, Camarina.

413-405 BC. AE Trias. (3.01 gms.). Helmeted bust of Athena left. Owl standing left holding lizard, KAMA behind, in ex: ... SNG Cop 169. Superb XF. (175-200)

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SICILY, Catana.

351-338 BC. AE 9mm. (0.95 gms.). Owl standing right in border of dots. TKA monogram in wreath.

Gabrici 16. Centered XF. Rare.

(300-325)

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SICILY, Caphaloedium.

Under Carthaginian occupation. 409-396 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.07 gms.). Quadriga right, with Nike above; below in Punic (RShMLQRT). Head of nymph right with dolphins around. SNG Cop 226. F/VF. Nice style.

(475-500)

28.

SICILY, Gela.

Before 405 BC. Didrachm. (8.57 gms.). Horseman right with spear. ΓΕΛΑ above forepart of man-headed bull. Toned XF. Graceful style and execution. Well struck.

(1500-2000)

29.

S I C I L Y , Gela.

Before 405 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.21 gms.). Quadriga being driven right by male charioteer, Nike above Forepart of manheaded bull left, ΓΕΛΑ above. SNG Cop -, SNG ANS -. VF/VF+. Rare with manheaded bull to left.

(750-900)

30.

SICILY, Gela.

Before 405 BC. AE Uncia. (1.12 gms.). Bull grazing left, pellet in exergue. River god Gelon right with flowing hair, corn grain behind. SNG Cop -, BMC 74. Choice XF. Rare this nice.

(225-250)

31.

SICILY, Himera.

472-413 BC. Obol. (0.68 gms.) Bearded male head right. Helmet. SNG Cop 312v. VF, rare and seldom offered.

(100-125)

32.

SICILY, Himera.

410-400 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.64 gms.). Signed by artist "Mai". Fast quadriga right, Nike above holding tablet inscribed MAI. Nymph Himera standing right holding phiale over altar; to right a statue of kneeling satyr before lion's head water spout. MBNG 47, 20(Q8/H15) Same dies. Mint State. Rare and choice.

(See enlargement - Plate 2, page 11.)

(5750-6500)

33.

SICILY, Messana.

480-461 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.30 gms.). Biga of mules, olive leaf below. MESSENION around hare bounding right. SNG Cop 393. Strong Fine. Metal slightly porous.

(450-500)

34.

SICILY, Motya.

Under Punic Occupation. 413-397 BC. Obol. (0.68 gms.). Gorgon facing with protruding tongue.

Palm tree with punie legend below = MTYA. SNG Cop 483. VF/VF+. Rare and seldom offered.

(250-300)

35.

S I C I L Y , Syracuse.

485-465 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.28 gms.). Slow quadriga right, Nike above crowning horse. Head of Artemis-Arethusa right, ZYRAKOXION and four dolphins around. SNG Cop 622s. Toned VF. Nicely centered for issue.

(675-750)

36.

S I C I L Y , Syracuse.

440 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.25 gms.). Slow quadriga right, Nike flying above and crowning horses. ZYRAΚΟΣΙΟΝ, head of Arethusa right wearing ampyx decorated with olive wreath and saccos, four dolphins around. Boehringer 649. VF/Near XF. Beautiful delicate style.

(5500-6000)

37.

SICILY, Syracuse.

385-380 BC. Dekadrachm. (42.75 gms.). Style of Euainetus. Quadriga galloping left, Nike above crowning chorioteer. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ above bust left of Artemis-Arethusa with four dolphins around. Boston 428, this coin. Gallatin FIII/RXII. BMC 186. Ex: Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Ex: Warren Collection 358.

Ex: NFA 6/80 Lot 44 ($50,000.00 plus). Toned XF. Beautiful style. Great pedigree. (See enlargement Plate !,page 7.)

(30,000-35,000) Euainetus was commissioned by the Syracusan tyrant Dionysius I to create a new ten drachma medaillion, probably to commemerate the expulsion of the Carthaginians from Sicily in 397-396 BC. Similar in design to the Kimonian types, Euainetus left us with his own distinctive artistic coin. The head of Arethusa is especially distinctive, with clean crisp design and graceful natural flowing beauty. Dekadrachms in the style of Euainetus were produced in much larger numbers than those of Kimon. History indicates that Dionysius was a man given to grandeur - identifying himself with Zeus and inviting a form of worship; he was also a writer of poetry and drama. During his long reign the decadrachms became an inflated currency used for the pay of his top henchmen and gifts for his honored guests.

38.

SICILY, Syracuse.

344-289 BC. Stater. (8.43 gms.). Pegasus flying left. Helmeted head of Athena right, Σ Υ Ρ Α Κ Ο Σ Ι Ω Ν around. BMC 3. Nice VF, small flan crack.

(275-300)

39.

SICILY, Syracuse.

Agathocles. 317-289 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.84 gms.). Head of Persephone left, three dolphins around.

Galloping quadriga left, triskeles above, below Σ Υ Ρ Α Κ Ο Σ Ι Ω Ν . SNG Cop 753. Toned VF+. Small metal flawonobv.

(875-1000)

40.

SICILY, Syracuse.

Hiketas. 288-279 BC. AV Drachm. (4.26 gms.). Head of Persephone left, wreathed in corn Σ Υ Ρ Α Κ Ο Σ Ι Ω Ν before. Nike driving biga right, ΕΠΙΙΚΕΤΑ below. SNG Cop 798. Choice XF. Rare and of beautiful style. (See enlargment - Plate 2, page 11.)

(3500-4000)

41.

SICILY, Syracuse.

P y r r h u s . 278-276 BC AE Litra. (13.53 gms.). Φ Ο Ι Α Σ , before head of Pyphia left, sphinx behind. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΥΡΡΟΥ either side of thunderbolt. Gabricci 364v. Superb XF. Magnificent style and patina.

(2250-2500)

42.

SICILY, Syracuse Hieron II. 274-216 BC. Tetradrachm. (13.46 gms.). Philistis diademned and veiled left. Nike in quadriga right. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΩΟΣ above and below. SNG Cop 822v. VF+, with hoard find patina.

(825-900)

43.

SICILY, Syracuse.

Fifth Republic. 215-212 BC.8 Litrae. (6.78 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena left. Thunderbolt, YPA ΚΟΣΙΩΝ above, YA Σ below. SNG Cop 880. Near XF. (1000-1250)

44.

SICILY, Tauromenium.

275-212 BC. AE 26mm. (10.76 gms.). Diademned head of Herakles right. Bull butting right, TAY POME NIT AN above. BMC 33. VF+, nice surfaces and style.

(145-175)

45.

MACEDON, Acanthus.

424-380 BC. Tetrobol. (2.23 gms.). Forepart of bull left looking back. Quadripartite incuse. SNG Cop 17.

Nice Fine. Some reverse encrustation.

(75-100)

46.

M A C E D O N , Neapolis.

530-450 BC. Stater. (9.53 gms.). Gorgon's head facing. Incuse. SNG Cop 223. XF, lightly toned. Rare and popular. (See enlargement - Plate 2, page 11.)

(4000-4750)

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PLATE 2 Greek Enlargements

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M A C E D O N , Neapolis.

425-350 BC. Triobol. (1.85 gms.). Gorgon facing with protruding tongue. Head of nymph right with Ν Ε Π Ο around. SNG Cop 227. XF. Metal slightly porous.

(450-475)

48.

MACEDON, Terone.

After 490 BC. Tetrobol. (2.31 gms.). A small bunch of grapes adorning an oenochoe, border of dots around.

Linear incuse. SNG Ashmolean 2385. Choice VF+. Rare and seldom offered.

(450-500)

49.

M A C E D O N , K i n g s of.

Philip II. 359-336 BC. AV Stater. (8.55 gms.). Laureate bust of Apollo right. Galloping biga driven right by charioteer holding goad, shield in fid. Φ Ι Λ Ι Π Π Ο Υ below. Le Rider 389c (Pella). Superb XF. Excellent strike. (See enlargement - Plate 2, Page 11.)

(3800-4000)

50.

M A C E D O N , K i n g s of.

Philip II. 359-336 BC. AV Quarter Stater. (2.15 gms.). Head of Herakles right, in lion's skin. Bow above ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ. Club and trident below. Le Rider 128c (Pella). Near XF, with a few surface marks.

(500-575)

51.

M A C E D O N , K i n g s of.

Philip II. 359-336 BC. AV 1/12 Stater. (0.71 gms.). Laureate head of Apollo right. Φ Ι Λ Ι Π Π Ο Υ across field. Thunderbolt above, lion's head below. Le Rider 26 (Pella). VF/F. Very Rare denomination.

(500-525)

52.

M A C E D O N , K i n g s of.

Philip II. 359-336 BC. Tetradrachm. (14.19 gms.). Laureate bust of Zeus right. Φ Ι Λ Ι Π Π Ο Υ above naked youth on horseback right, dolphin below horse. Le Rider pi. 46,19. VF. Popular type.

(575-625)

53.

M A C E D O N , K i n g s of.

Philip II. 359-336 BC. Tetradrachm. (14.21 gms.). Laureate head of Zeus right. ΦIΛIΠΠOYabove naked youth on horse to right with palm branch, below wreath and T. Le Rider pi 45, 27. Nice VF+, test cut on reverse.

(400-425)

54.

M A C E D O N , K i n g s of.

Philip II. 359-336 BC. 1/5 Stater. (2.58 gms.). Head of Apollo right, hair bound with tainia. ΦΙΛΙΠ ΠΟΥ above naked youth on horse prancing right, thunderbolt below. Le Rider 474. XF+, superb style.

(1200-1300)

55.

M A C E D O N , K i n g s of.

Alexander III. 336-323 BC. AV Stater. (8.60 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right. Winged Nike standing left holding a wreath, trident before, ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ behind. Muller 105. Superb XF. Nice style.

(2750-3000)

56.

M A C E D O N , K i n g s of.

Alexander III. 336-323 BC. AV Stater. (8.54 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right, ornamented with a griffin. Nike standing left holding wreath, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, in left field thunderbolt. SNG Cop -, Muller -, Amphipolis mint. Toned near XF. Nice style and centering.

(2200-2400)

57.

M A C E D O N , K i n g s of.

Alexander III. 336-323 BC. AV Stater. (8.49 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right. Nike standing left holding wreath, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, MI and wreath in field. Muller 732. Fine, possibly out of jewelery.

(850-900)

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M A C E D O N , K i n g s of.

Alexander III. 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.20 gms.). Head of Alexander as Herakles right. Zeus seated left, A and torch in field, tripod below throne. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ behind. SNG Cop 703. XF. Nicely centered.

(325-350)

59.

M A C E D O N , K i n g s of.

Alexander III. 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.26 gms.). Head of Alexander right as Herakles. Zeus seated left, torch and A in field, monogram below throne. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ behind. SNG Cop -, Muller 37. XF, nicely centered.

(325-350)

60.

M A C E D O N , K i n g s of.

Alexander III. 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.26 gms.). Head of Alexander as Heracles right. Zeus seated left. Torch and Λ in field, monogram below throne. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ behind. SNG Cop -, Muller 37. XF, nicely centered.

(325-350)

61.

M A C E D O N , K i n g s of.

Alexander III. 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.15 gms.). Head of Alexander as Heracles right. Β ΑΣΙΑ ΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Zeus seated left holding eagle and sceptre, in field horse's head. SNG Ashm 2667, Muller 891(Sicyon). XF/XF+. Rare and seldom encountered symbol.

(550-600)

62.

M A C E D O N , K i n g s of.

Alexander I I I . 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.05 gms.). Head of Alexander as Heracles right. Zeus seated left holding eagle and sceptre, MI monogram in field, ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ behind. SNG Ashmolean 2794. XF/XF+. Magnificent reverse die workmanship.

(500-550)

63.

M A C E D O N , K i n g s of.

Alexander III. 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.00 gms.). Head of Alexander as Heracles right. Zeus seated left, griffin in field before, Α Λ Ε Ξ Α Ν Δ Ρ Ο Υ behind. SNG Ashmoleon 2798v.G00d VF+. Nice style.

(400-425)

64.

M A C E D O N , K i n g s of.

Alexander I I I . 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.03 gms.). Head of Alexander right as Herakles. Zeus seated left, Amphora and Ε in field. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ behind. SNG Cop -, Muller -, SNG Berry -, SNG Ashmolean -. Near XF. Nice broad flan and style.

(400-425)

65.

M A C E D O N , K i n g s of Alexander I I I . 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.47 gms.). Head of Alexander as Herakles right. Zeus enthroned left. ΤΕΙΣΥΛΟΣ above rose to left, PO below, ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ behind. Muller 1167. Nice VF. Rare.

(475-500)

66.

M A C E D O N , K i n g s of.

Alexander III. 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.07 gms.). Head of Alexander right as Heracles in lion's skin. Zeus seated left holding eagle, MYP monogram in wreath to left, Κ below throne, Β Α Σ Ι Λ Ε Ω Σ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ. Babylon mint. SNG Cop 841. Toned XF. Beautiful and graceful style.

(800-850)

67.

M A C E D O N , K i n g s of.

Alexander III. 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.10 gms.). Head of Alexander as Herakles right in lion's skin. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ behind Zeus seated left, rose bud in field, ΔI below throne. Alexandria mint. SNG Cop 853. VF+/VF. Once overcleaned and now toned. Rare mint issue.

(350-375)

13

68.

M A C E D O N , Kings of.

Alexander III. 336-323 BC. Drachm. (4.17 gms.). Head of Alexander as Heracles right. Zeus seated left holding an eagle, Α Λ Ε Ξ Α Ν Δ Ρ Ο Υ behind, Arsacid head below, monogram in field. Abydus in Troas mint. SNG Cop -, Muller 390v. Choice XF. Rare symbol. Great style.

(375-400)

69.

M A C E D O N , Kings of.

Alexander III. 336-323 BC. Drachm. (4.29 gms.). Head of Alexander right as Heracles in lion's skin.

Zeus seated left holding eagle, Tunny fish in field before and spear behind, Α Λ Ε Ξ Α Ν Δ Ρ Ο Υ . Muller 315.

Nice XF. Nicely centered.

(300-325)

70.

M A C E D O N , Kings of.

Alexander III. 336-323 BC. Drachm. (4.23 gms.). Head of Alexander as Heracles right. Zeus seated left holding eagle and sceptre, in field Two owls facing, ΤΙ, ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ. Muller 521 (shows symbol as a fly). Nice VF. Scarce symbol.

(125-150)

71.

M A C E D O N , Kings of.

Alexander III. 336-323 BC. Drachm. (4.20 gms.). Head of Alexander as Heracles. Zeus seated left holding eagle and sceptre. In field a mouse, ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ behind. Muller 654. Nice VF+. Interesting symbol.

(125-150)

72.

M A C E D O N , Kings of.

Alexander III. 336-323 BC. AR Obol. (0.47 gms.). Head of Alexander right as Herakles in lion's skin.

Zeus seated left holding eagle, ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ behind. Muller -, SNG Cop ‫־‬. XF, lusterous. Rare denomination.

(250-300)

72a.

M A C E D O N , Kings of.

Philip III. 323-317 BC. AV Stater. ( 8.57 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right. Winged Victory standing left, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ. Muller 96. XF/VF+. Nice style.

(2000-2200)

73.

M A C E D O N , Kings of.

Demetrius Poliorcetes. 306-283 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.12 gms.). Head of Demetrius right diademned and adorned with bull's horn. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ, Poseidon standing left with trident. SNG Cop 1177. VF+/VF, nice style and strike.

(1800-2000)

74.

M A C E D O N , Kings of.

Demetrios Poliorcetes.306-283 BC. Hemidrachm. (2.03 gms.). Winged Nike standing left on prow.

Neptune standing naked to left brandishing a trident, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ, across field. SNG Cop 1190. VF, very rare denomination seldom offered.

(325-400)

75.

M A C E D O N , Kings of.

Antigonas Gonatas. 277-239 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.18 gms.). Head of Pan left in the center of a Macedonian shield. Athena standing left, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΓΟΝΟΥ, in field helmet and KT. SNG Berry 356. VF+. Interesting style.

(475-500)

76.

M A C E D O N , Kings of.

Antigonas Doson. 229-221 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.81 gms.). Head of Poseidon right crowned with reeds.

Apollo seated left on prow of ship. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΓΟΝΟΥ on prow. SNG Cop 1204. Toned VF. (950-1000)

77.

M A C E D O N , Kings of.

Antigonus Doson. Tetradrachm. (16.74 gms.). Head of Poseidon right. Apollo seated left on prow, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΓΟΝΟΥ on prow. SNG Cop 1204. aVF/VF. (750-850) 14

78.

M A C E D O N , Kings of.

Autonomous Issue. 185-168 BC. Tetrobol. (2.45 gms.). Macedonian shield with club and MA KE. Helmet. SNG Cop 1282v. F/VF. Nice tone.

(85-100)

79.

M A C E D O N , Kings of.

Perseus. 178-168 BC. Tetradrachm. (15.44 gms.). Diademned bust of Perseus right. Eagle standing right on a thunderbolt, in wreath, ΒΑΣΙ ΛΕΩΣ Π Ε Ρ ΣΕΩΣ, plow below. SNG Ash 3276v. VF+, nice style.

(875-925)

80.

M A C E D O N , Kings of.

Perseus. 179-168 BC. Tetradrachm. (15.43 gms.). Diademned head of Perseus right. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ Π Ε Ρ Σ Ε Ω Σ , eagle standing right on thunderbolt, all in wreath. SNG Ashmolean 3276. Near XF. Nice strike.

(975-1000)

81.

P A E O N I A , Kings of.

Patraus. 335-315 BC. Tetradrachm. (12.76 gms.). Diademned male head right with features of Patraus.

Horseman spearing prostrate foe who defends himself with spear and Macedonian shield. XF. Toned. Nice portrait style.

(9(1000 ‫״ש‬

82.

T H R A C E , Apollonia Pontica.

After 400 BC. Diobol. (1.30 gms.). Apollo with head facing. Anchor with an A and a crawfish. SNG Cop 459. Toned XF. Nice metal quality for issue. (See enlargement - Plate 3, page 19.)

(325-350)

83.

T H R A C E , Byzantium After 221 BC. Tetrobol. (4.81 gms.). Veiled head of Demeter right. Poseidon seated right on rock holding a trident, monogram to right. SNG Cop 487v. Fine. Rare. Lightly crystalized.

(275-325)

84.

T H R A C E , Odessus.

Mithridates the Great. 120-63 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.03 gms.). Head of Mithridates right as Heracles.

Zeus enthroned left, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Ο Δ Η around. In field. SNG Ashmolean 2681 v. VF. Rare and seldom offered.

(650-700)

85.

T H R A C E , Kings of.

Lysimachus. 323-281 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.87 gms.). Diademned head of Alexander with horn of Ammon to right. Athena seated left holding winged Nike. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ. SNG Cop 1097 Muller 399. XF. Beautiful style.

(1500-1600)

86.

T H R A C E , Kings of.

Lysimachus. 297-281 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.23 gms.). Head of Alexander the Great right with horn of Ammon. Athena seated left holding winged Nike, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ. Superb XF+.

(1500-1700)

87.

T H R A C E , Kings of.

Lysimachus. 297-281 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.94 gms.). Bust of Alexander the Great right. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena seated left holding Nike. SNG Cop VF. (275-3(‫ש‬

88.

T H R A C E , Kings of.

L y s i m a c h o s . 323-281 BC. Drachm. (3.88 gms.). Head of Alexander the Great right. Β Α Σ Ι Λ Ε Ω Σ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena enthroned left holding Nike, club in field before. SNG Cop -, Toned VF. Lightly crystalized. Rare Denomination.

(250-300)

89.

T H R A C E , Islands off: Thasos.

550-463 BC. Drachm. (3.61 gms.). Satyr ravishing nymph. Incuse square. SNG Cop 1014 VF, porous metal. Nicely centered.

(350-400) 15

90.

T H R A C E , Islands off: Thasos.

After 146 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.84 gms.). Dionysus wearing ivy wreath right. Herakles standing left with club and lion's skin, ΗΡΑΚΛΕΟΥ Σ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΘΑΣΙΩΝ, M in field. SNG Cop 1039. Near VF. Great style.

(450-500)

91.

T H R A C E , Islands off: Thasos.

After 146 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.84 gms.). Head of Dionysus right wreathed in ivy. Heracles with club and lion's skin standing left, ΗΡΑΚΑΕΟΥΣ/ΘΑΣΙΩΝ/ΕΩΤΗΡΟΣ around. SNG Cop 1043. Toned XF. Above average for later style.

(475-500)

92.

I L L Y R I A , Epidamnos Dyrrhachium.

400-350 BC. Stater. (10.97 gms.). Cow suckling calf, dolphin to right above. Golden doors of Dyrrhachium, crab above and club below, to left ΔΥ, to right P. BMC 13v. Toned XF. Beautiful strike and metal quality. (See enlargement - Plate 3, page 19.)

(1250-1400)

93.

T H E S S A L Y , Larissa.

440-400 BC. Drachm. (5.83 gms.). Bull fighter left, in cape, wrestling bull. Horse prancing right, A API above, Σ before, IA below. SNG Cop 109sim. Choice VF. Scarce.

(450-500)

94.

ACARNANIA, Anactorium.

350-300 BC. Stater. (8.45 gms.). Winged Pegasos flying left, AN below. Helmeted head of Athena left, behind AN and an omphalos. BMC 42. Choice VF. Once cleaned.

(175-200)

95.

ACARNANIA, Anactorium.

300-250 BC. Stater. (8.33 gms.). Winged Pegasos flying left. Helmeted head of Athena left, API above, behind ΔΩ and flaming altar. BMC 66. Toned VF+.

(225-250)

96.

L O C R I S , Locri Opunti.

369-338 BC. Hemidrachm. (2.76 gms.). Head of Demeter wreathed in corn right. Ajax standing right holding a shield, amphora below. SNG Cop 50. VF, toned.

(150-200)

97.

B O E O T I A , Thebes.

550-480 BC. Hemidrachm. (3.52 gms.). Boeotian shield. Incuse divided into eight compartments, four upper and four lower, pellet in center. SNG Cop 252. Toned VF+. Rare and seldom offered for sale.

(400-450)

98.

E U B O E A , Carystus.

411-336 BC. Didrachm. (7.38 gms.). Cow right suckling calf. Cock standing right, Κ Α Ρ Υ Σ Τ Ι Ω Ν to right, AI monogram to left. Robinson NNM #124, pi III, 32. Nicely centered VF. Nice metal quality.

(1500-1700)

99.

A T T I C A , Athens.

460-450 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.01 gms.). Transitional Period. Helmeted head of Athena right. Owl standing right with split tail feathers; head is slightly tilted, olive spray and crescent behind, AOE befoe. Starr Group V.B. Superb XF+. Magnificent high relief. (See enlargement - Plate 3, page 19.)

(10,000-12,000) Notice the careful detailing of the owl and the die workmanship on Athena's face. The workmanship renders a true lifelike quality and beautiful graceful expression. This is one of the finest quality transition owls that has made it to the marketplace in recent years. Worthy of the finest of collections.

100.

A T T I C A , Athens.

After 429 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.12 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right. Owl standing right, olive spray and crescent behind, AOE before. SNG Cop 33v. VF+/aXF. Tremendous broad flan.

(700-750)

16

101.

ATTICA, Athens.

479-393 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.04 gms.) Helmeted head of Athena right. AOE, Owl standing right, olive branch and crescent behind. SNG Cop 32. VF, some porosity. Nicely centered.

(550-600)

102.

ATTICA, Athens.

After 393 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.18 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right. Owl standing right, AOE before.

Olive branch and crescent behind. SNG Cop 63s. VF+/VF. Nicer flan than usual for this late issue.

(275-300)

103.

ATTICA, Athens.

297-255 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.17 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right. Owl standing right, AOE before.

Svoronos pi. 20, 22v. Toned Vf/VF+ on oblong flan typical of this late issue.

(250-300)

104.

ATTICA, Athens.

479-393 BC. Drachm. (4.15 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right. Owl standing right, AOE in field, olive branch and crescent behind. SNG Cop 42. VF, slightly porous. Nicely centered.

(225-250)

105.

A T T I C A , Athens.

393-300 BC. Hemiobol. (0.35 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right. Owl standing right, AOE before.

SNG Cop 60. VF, nice centering.

(150-175)

106.

ATTICA, Athens.

393-300 BC. Tritartemorion (0.46 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right. AOE and three crescents. SNG Cop 57. Nice VF, rev slightly oc. Rare denomination.

(125-150)

107.

A T T I C A , Athens.

479-393 BC. Tetartemorion. (0.16 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right. Crescent, AOE above. SNG Cop 78. VF. Rare denomination.

(125-150)

108.

A T T I C A , Athens.

141-140 BC. New Style Tetradrachm. (16.65 gms.) Helmeted head of Athena right. Owl standing right on amphora, bow and quiver in field. Α ΟΕ/ΔΑ ΜΩΝ/ΞΩΣ/ΙΚΡΑ/ΤΗΣ7ΕΠΙ/ΣΕΝ. On amphora H. Thomp son 728c. VF/XF. Nicely centered.

(225-275)

109.

ATTICA, Athens.

170-169 BC. New Style Drachm. (4.17 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right. Owl standing right on an amphora. A OE above. ΓΣ ΕΧΕ/AY Head of Helios. Thompson 308a. Toned near XF. Rare denomination.

(675-700)

110.

AIGINA 550-500 BC. Drachm. (5.91 gms.). Turtle seen from above. Irregular incuse. SNG Cop -. BMC 43. Nice VF for issue.

(350-400)

111.

AIGINA. 550-500 BC. Drachm. (6.08 gms.). As previous. SNG Cop -, BMC 43. Nice VF.

(350-400)

112.

AIGINA. After 404 BC. Stater. (12.16 gms.). Land Tortoise seen from above. "Union jack" incuse. SNG Cop 516.

VF, light porosity.

(750-800)

113.

AIGINA After 404 BC. Stater. (12.26 gms.). As previous. SNG Cop 516. Choice VF, nicely centered. Small banker's mark on obv.

(875-900)

114.

CORINTHIA, Corinth.

386-307 BC. Stater. (8.37 gms.). Pegasus flying left. Head of Athena left, knuckelbone behind. Ravel 1039. Toned VF/VF+ (175-200) 17

115.

CORINTHIA, Corinth.

386-307 BC. Stater. (8.49 gms.). Winged Pegasus flying left, koppa below. Helmeted head of Athena left, winged Nike flying behind, I before bust. Ravel 1030e. Near XF. (250-275)

115a.

CORINTHIA, Corinth.

386-307 BC. Stater. (8.42 gms.). Winged Pegasus flying left. Helmeted head of Athena right, bucranium and Ν in field. Ravel 1064. Choice XF. (250-275)

116.

S I K Y O N I A , Sicyon.

360-330 BC. Stater. (12.08 gms.). Class II. Chimera advancing left, ΣΙ below, wreath above. Dove flying right in olive wreath, Α Θ behind. BMC 106. Superb XF. Graceful style and die execution. ( See enlargement - Plate 3, page 19.)

(5500-6000) According to Homer the Chimera, a fire-breathing monster, destroyed by Bellerophon.was of divine origin.

In front it was a lion, behind it was a serpent and in the middle it was a goat. It was raised as a plague for men. Sicyon was a small district in the northeast of the Peloponnesus that was for a long time the chief seat of Graecian art. It gave its name to one of the great schools of painting and is also said to have been the earliest school of statuary in Greece. This coin shows remarkable execution in the workmanship of the Chimera.

117.

CYCLADES, Paros.

510-480 BC. Drachm. (6.01 gms.). Goat kneeling right, border of dots. Incuse. SNG Cop 716. Toned VF+. Rare and seldom offered.

(1750-2000)

118.

PONTUS, Amisus 4th BC. Drachm. (5.67 gms.). Tyche wearing stephanos left. Owl standing facing with spread wings, XAPI across field, below ΓΕΙΡΙ. SNG Cop 125. Toned VF/VF+. Obv. oc.

(200-225)

119.

P O N T U S , K i n g s of.

Mithridates VI, E u p a t o r . 120-63 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.72 gms.). Diademned bust of Mithridates VI right. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΙΘΠΑΔΑΤΟΥΕνΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ, winged Pegasus grazing left. Dated Η Σ = 85-84 BC. SNG Cop 234. Toned VF. Rare and seldom offered.

(950-1000)

120.

PAPHLAGONIA, Cromna.

4th BC. Drachm. (3.52 gms.). Laureate bust of Zeus left. ^ Ω Μ Ν Α , head of Hera left wearing a turreted stephanos. SNG Cop 264.VF+. Nice delicate style.

(500-575)

121.

B I T H Y N I A , Kings of.

Prussias II. 185-149 BC. AE 30mm. (11.43 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena left. Nike advancing right, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΡΟΥΣ in fields. SNG ν Aulock 6884v. VF, choice green patina.

(125-150)

122.

B I T H Y N I A , Kings of.

Nikomedes IV. 94-74 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.74 gms.). Dated 208 = 90 BC. Diademned bust of Nikomedes right. Zeus standing left, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΕ ΝΙΚΟΜΗΔΟΥ either side, ΗΣ at feet.

SNG v. Aulock 6903 v. Toned XF. (900-1000)

123.

MYSIA, Cyzicus.

500-475 BC. EL Hecte. (2.66 gms.). Winged boar left, tunny below. Incuse.Von Fritze 61. XF. Obverse oc. Rare.

(375-425)

124.

MYSIA, Cyzicus.

475-450 BC. EL Stater. (15.94 gms.). Youth kneeling left holding two tunny fish. Incuse Von Fritze 70 Choice VF, nice flan.

(4500-5000)

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125.

MYSIA, Cyzicus.

475-425 BC. EL 1/24 Stater. (0.68 gms.).Perseus kneeling right on tunny fish. Incuse. Von Fritze 162.

Choice VF, nicely centered. Rare.

(400-475)

126.

MYSIA, Cyzicus.

4th BC. Tetradrachm. (15.25 gms.). Veiled head of Kore Soteira wearing corn wreath to left, above AIT EIPA. KY HI around lion's head left, tunny below. SNG Cop 53. Toned VF+/VF. Nice graceful style.

Rare.

(1100-1200)

127.

MYSIA, Cyzicus.

5th Century BC. Hemiobol. (0.37 gms.). Forepart of a boar left, tunny fish behind. Lion's head left in incuse. SNG Cop 49v.VF+, beautiful style and strike.

(100-125)

128.

M Y S I A , Parion.

350-300 BC. Hemidrachm. (2.40 gms.). Bull standing left ΠΑ above, star below. Gorgoneion facing. SNG Cop 264. Superb XF. (400-450)

129.

MYSIA, Parium.

4 th Century BC. Hemidrachm. (2.41 gms.). Bull standing left looking back, Π A above, star below. Gorgonion facing with protruding tongue. SNG Cop 264. Near VF/VF, toned.

(150-175)

130.

TROAS, Abydos.

480-450 BC. Tritemorion. (0.60 gms.). Eagle standing left. Gorgoneion in incuse. SNG Cop 5. Fine. Rare and seldom offered.

(75-100)

131.

T R O A S , Cebren.

400-310 BC. Hemiobol. (0.44 gms.). Youthful male head right. Head of Ram right. BMC14. VF+, Rare and seldom offered.

(200-225)

132.

AEOLIS, Kyme.

After 190 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.60 gms.). Diademned bust of Amazon Kyme right. Bridled horse prancing right in wreath, ΚΥΜΑΙΩΝ before, ΜΗΤΡΟΦΑΝΗΣ below. SNG Cop 104. Superb XF. (875-900)

133.

LESBOS, Mytilene.

450-330 BC. EL Hecte. (2.52 gms.). Goat's head right, rooster below. Incuse lion's head. Bodenstedt 11.

Choice XF. (See enlargement - Plate 3, page 20.)

(2000-2200)

134.

LESBOS, Mytilene.

After 450 BC. EL Hecte. (2.54 gms.). Forepart of bore running right, wearing beaded tania. Lion's head right in shallow incuse, linear border. Bodenstedt 41. Near XF. Attractive style.

(1400-1600)

135.

LESBOS, Mytilene.

450-330 BC. EL Hecte. (2.52 gms.). Forepart of goat right with head looking back. Owl facing with wings spread. Bodenstedt 42. Choice VF+. Nice style and centering. (See enlargement - Plate 3, page 20.)

(1300-1500)

136.

LESBOS, Mytilene.

412-378 BC. EL Hecte. (2.53 gms.). Head of 10 to right. Head of Dionysius right in linear square. Bodenstedt 77. Nice VF, attractive and graceful style.

(600-700)

137.

LESBOS, Mytilene. circa 330 BC. EL Hecte. (2.50 gms.). Head of Zeus Ammon right. Eagle standing right, linear border.

Bodenstedt 104. VF/VF+, obv sligthly oc.

(450-500)

21

138.

IONIA, Clazomenae.

5th Century BC. Diobol. (1.07 gms.). Forepart of winged boar right. Quadripartite incuse, Κ in lower quadrant. SNG Cop 10. Toned VF. Scarce.

(225-250)

139.

I O N I A , Ephesus.

480-450 BC. Drachm. (3.18 gms.). Ε Φ, above left of bee seen from above. Incuse. SNG Cop 208. Nice VF. Rare and seldom offered.

(375-400)

140.

No Lot.

141.

I O N I A , Ephesos.

387-295 BC. Tetradrachm. (14.66 gms.). Ε Φ above bee. Stag standing right, palmtree behind, ΟΙΛΓΓΗΣ before. SNG Cop 239 for type. Toned VF. Nicely centered.

(425^475)

142.

IONIA, Ephesus.

Under Roman Rule. lst-2nd AD. AE Tessera. (3.60 gms.). Stag left, Ε Φ in field, C K O m below. Bee, KHPIAIC WAE FIPOC AVPIN around. SNG V Aulock 1875. Near XF. (225-250)

143.

No Lot.

144.

I O N I A , Kolophon.

480-450 BC. Hemiobol. (0.41 gms.). Head of Apollo facing. HM monogram in incuse. Weber 5807. VF, slightly porous. Rare and seldom offered.

(125-150)

145.

I O N I A , Phokaia.

400-330 BC. EL Hecte. (2.52 gms.). Female head left with hair in sphendone left. Incuse. Bodenstedt 62 XF. Nice style. (See enlargement - Plate 3, page 20.)

(1400-1600)

146.

I O N I A , Phokaia.

477-326 BC. EL Hecte. (3.53 gms.). Female head lead, sakkos on head. Incuse. Bodenstedt 102. VF, nicely centered.

(600-650)

147.

IONIA, Islands off: Ikaros, Oinoe.

340-300 BC. Drachm. (3.43 gms.). Bust of Artemis three quarters to right, quiver on shoulder. Bull butting right, OINAI below. SNG Von Aulock 8023. Toned VF+. Great style and very rare. (950-1000)

148.

L Y D I A , Kings of.

Croesus. 561-546 BC. Stater. (10.56 gms.). Foreparts of lion right and bull left facing each other. Incuse square punches of different sizes. BMC 38. Nice VF. Nicely centered and struck for issue.

(1750-2000)

149.

L Y D I A , Kings of.

Time of Artaxerxes I-Darius III. 450-330 BC. AV Daric. (8.32 gms.). Bearded archer (The Great King) kneeling right holding a spear and bow. Incuse punch. Babelon pi 86, 19-21. VF, obv field slightly rough.

(1000-1100)

150.

L Y D I A , Kings of.

Artaxerxes I-Darius III. 450-330 BC. Siglos. (5.53 gms.). King kneeling right with dagger and bow.

Incuse punch. Babelon 18. SG 4682. Nice VF (100-125)

151.

C A R I A , Bargylia.

2nd-lst BC. Hemidrachm. (2.10 gms.). Veiled bust of Artemis Kindyas to right. Stag standing right, rosebud below, Β ΑΡΓΥ before. Weber 6444v. XF, toned. Scarce.

(350-400)

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152.

CARIA, Hydisus.

2nd-1st BC. Hemidrachm. (2.17 gms.). Helmeted head of Ares right. ΥΔΙ above thunderbolt, ΣΕΩΝ below.

BMC-, Head -, SNG Cop -. Choice XF. Extremely Rare and possibly unpublished.

(1500-2000)

153.

CARIA, Myndos.

2nd-lst BC. Drachm. (4.34 gms.). Laureate head of Zeus right. ΜΥΝΔΙΩΝ ΘΕΟΑΔΡΟΣ either side of headdress of Isis. BMC 6. VF/aXF. Rare.

(500-700)

154.

CARIA, Myndos.

2nd-lst BC. Hemidrachm. (2.42 gms.). Head of Dionysos wreathed in ivy right. ΜΥΝΔΙΩΝ ΦΙΛΩΝ either side of thunderbolt. BMC - for magistrate, 9 for type. aXF. Rare and seldom offered.

(450-500)

155.

SATRAPS OF CARIA. Hekatomnos. 395-377 BC.Drachm. (4.18 gms.). Lion's head left with open jaws, forepaw below, (E)KA above. Ornamented star in incuse. BMC 37.T0ned VF/VF+.

(500-525)

156.

C A R I A , I s l a n d s off: R h o d e s .

333-304 BC. Didrachm. (6.01 gms.). Head of Helios 3/4 to right with loose hair. Ρ 0, Rose with bud on right side. ΦΙΛΛΝΙΔΑ above, suspended lamp in left field. BMC 48. XF. Excellent style.

(750-800)

157.

C A R I A , I s l a n d s off: R h o d e s .

304-189 BC. Didrachm. (6.86 gms.). Head of Helios facing slightly right. Rose with rosebud, Α Γ Η Σ Ι ΔΑΜΟΣ above, Ρ Ο below. SNG Cop 762 XF. (500-550)

158.

C A R I A , I s l a n d s off: R h o d e s .

304-189 BC. Didrachm. (6.77 gms.). Head of Helios facing, slightly right. Rose and rosebud, ΤΓΜΟΘ ΕΟΣ above, Ρ Ο below. SNG Cop 767. XF. (500-575)

159.

PHRYGIA, Laodiceia.

After 133 BC. Cistophoric Tetradrachm. (12.67 gms). Cista mystica with half open lid, in ivy wreath. ΔΙΟΛΛ/ΡΟν above two coiled serpents and bow case, to left Λ AO, caduceus to right. SNG Cop 487.

Toned XF. Rare well struck.

(375-425)

160.

LYCIA, Phaselis.

6th-5th BC. Double Siglos. (10.81 gms.). Prow of galley right in the style of the forepart of a boar.

Incuse punch. Ex: Hess Leu December 1966, Lot 485. Asyut 732. Choice VF+. Rare and seldom offered.

(1400-1500)

161.

LYCIA, Phaselis.

3rd BC. Stater. (10.23 gms.). Prow of ship right, ΛΙΒΥΚΡΑΤΉΣ ΦΑΣΗ above. Stern of ship with star above. SNG v. Aulock 4410. XF, rare.

(1000-1200)

162.

LYCIA, Lycian Dynasts.

Khin. After 460 BC. Stater. (9.83 gms.). Pegasus with curled wing on circular shield. Triskeles in incuse.

SNG Berry 1170, Traite pl. 95,2. Toned VF. Very Rare (500-600)

163.

LYCIA, Uncertain Dynasts.

500-440 BC. Diobol. (1.36 gms.). Winged boar right. Incuse. SNG v. Aulock 4101. VF. Rare.

(200-225)

164.

PAMPHYLIA, Aspendus.

4th-3rd BC. Stater. (10.46 gms.). Two wrestlers grasping each other, Ε between legs. Slinger to right, triskeles and club in field, behind ΕΣΤΕΕΔΙΥ, Ο between slingers legs. SNG Cop 240. Toned XF. Great color and strike for issue.

(675-700) 23

165.

PAMPHYLIA, Aspendus.

5th-4th BC.Stater. (10.90 gms.). Two naked wrestlers grappling, L O between legs. Slinger right with triskeles in field, EZTFEAIIV behind. SNG Berry 1225, (this coin). Toned XF/VF. Marvelous die execution on obv. (See enlargement - Plate 3, page 20.)

(1500-1750)

166.

P A M P H Y L I A , Side.

3rd-2nd BC. Drachm. (3.85 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right. Winged Nike advancing left holding a wreath. Pomegranate above CT in left field. SNG Cop 405. VF+/VF. Rare.

(300-325)

167.

CILICIA, Tarsos.

Datames. 378-372 BC. Stater. (10.81 gms.). Baaltars seated right holding grapes and grain, battlements around. Ana and Datames standing facing with thymiaterion between. SNG Levante 83.T0ned XF. (1200-1500)

168.

CILICIA, Tarsos.

Mazaios. 361-334 BC. Stater. Baaltars seated left holding eagle and sceptre. Lion attacking a bull. SNG Levante 103. aVF(weak dies). aXF. (325400)

169.

S Y R I A , K i n g s of.

Seleucus I. 312-280 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.15 gms.). Babylonia, Seleucia mint. Head of Alexander as Heracles. Zeus enthroned left holding eagle, MHP monogram in left Field, ΔΙ below, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ Σ Ε Λ Ε Υ KO Y Houghton 941. Choice VF+, great style.

(500-575)

170.

S Y R I A , K i n g s of.

Seleucus I. 312-280 BC. Obol. (0.60 gms.). Head of Alexander as Heracles right. Zeus seated left, anchor in field. Houghton 1133, (this coin). Fine. Very Rare and seldom offered.

(125-140)

171.

S Y R I A , K i n g s of.

Antiochus II. 261-246 BC.Tetradrachm. Diademend bust right. Β Α Σ Ι Λ Ε Ω Σ ANTIOXOY, Apollo seated left on an omphalos with bow and arrow. Houghton -, SNG Cop -. XF/VF+. Nice graceful style.

(575-600)

172.

S Y R I A , K i n g s of.

A n t i o c h u s H i e r a x . 246-227 BC.Tetradrachm. (16.60 gms.). Lysimachia mint. Diademned head of Antiochus right. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY, Apollo seated left on omphalos, with bow and arrow, monograms in left field. Houghton 661. VF+, metal surfaces slightly porous. Rare.

(500-575)

173.

S Y R I A , K i n g s of.

Antiochus III, T h e G r e a t . 223-187 BC.Tetradrachm. (17.07 gms.). Diademend head right with youthful features. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY, Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow and bow. Houghton 64. VF+/VF. Nice style.

(375-400)

174.

S Y R I A , K i n g s of.

Antiochus III. 223-187 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.02 gms.). Diademned head of Antiochus right. ΒΑΣΙΛΕ ΩΣ ANTIOXOY, Apollo seated left on omphalos holding bow and arrow. Houghton 65. VF+. Fine delicate style.

(450-500)

175.

S Y R I A , K i n g s of.

Antiochus I I I . 223-187 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.11 gms.). Ecbatana mint. Diademned head of Antiochus right. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY, Apollo seated left on omphalos, ΔΙ below. Houghton 1173. XF/VF. (375-400)

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176.

S Y R I A , K i n g s of.

Seleukos IV, Philopator. 187-175 BC. AE 23mm. (10.45 gms.). Laureate head of Apollo right, ME monogram behind. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ Σ Ε Λ Ε Υ Κ Ο Υ , naked Apollo standing left, arm on tripod. Houghton 84sim. Nice VF/F+. Rare and above average condition.

(75-100)

177.

S Y R I A , K i n g s of Demetrius I. 162-150 BC. Drachm. (3.79 gms.). Diademned bust right. Apollo seated left on omphalos, palm branch to left, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΤ Σ Ω Ί Ή Ρ Ο Σ . Houghton 1250. Nice VF. (125-150)

178.

S Y R I A , K i n g s of.

Alexander I Balas. 150-145 BC. Tetradrachm. (14.17 gms.). Tyre mint. Dated 165 = 148/7 BC. Diademned bust right. Eagle standing left on prow, club before, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ around, ΕΞ Ρ in field. Houghton 746. Superb XF. (875-900)

179.

S Y R I A , K i n g s of.

Demetrios II. First Reign. 145-140 BC. Tetradrachm. (14.24 gms.). Tyre mint. Dated 167 = 146/5 BC. Diademned bust of Demetrios right. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΤΡΙΟΥ, eagle standing left on prow, club in field, ΙΞΡ behind. Houghton 752. Superb XF. (875-900)

180.

S Y R I A , K i n g s of.

Antiochus VII.138-129 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.83 gms.). Diademend bust right. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟ XOV EVEPrETOV, Athena standing left holding Nike. Antioch mint. Houghton 266.T0ned VF+/XF. (300-325)

181.

S Y R I A , K i n g s of.

Demetrios II. 2nd. Reign. 129-125 BC.Tetradrachm. (16.61 gms.). Diademend bust of Demetrios right with (Parthian) beard. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ OEOV ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ, Zeus enthroned left holding Nike, Δ Π Ρ below. (Dated 184 = 129/8 BC). Damascus mint. Houghton 838. VF. Rare and seldom offered.

(675-700)

182.

S Y R I A , K i n g s of.

Antiochus VIII. Fourth Reign. 121-96 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.29 gms.). Diademned bust right. BA ΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ, Zeus seated left holding Nike. PEA monogram to left. Houghton 346v. Toned VF+.

(275-300)

183.

S Y R I A , K i n g s of.

Antiochus VIII. 121-96 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.42 gms.). Diademned head right. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ, Zeus standing left holding star and sceptre. Mint of Ake-Ptolemais Houghton 813.

XF. Metal a little porous.

(500-550)

184.

S Y R I A , K i n g s of.

Antiochus VIII. 121-96 BC. Tetradrachm. (15.78 gms.). Mint of Ake Ptolemais in Palestine. Diademned head of Antiochus right. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ, Zeus standing left holding star and sceptre. Houghton 813. Superb XF. (See enlargement - Plate 3, page 20.)

(1500-1750)

185.

S Y R I A , K i n g s of.

Philip, Philadelphos. 93-83 BC. Tetradrachm. (15.93 gms.). Diademned head right. Zeus enthroned left holding Nike. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟν ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ, Ν below. BMC 10. XF. (275-300)

186.

PHOENICIA, Aradus.

2nd Century BC. Drachm. (4.17 gms.). Bee as seen from above, to left AR monogram, RE to right. Stag standing before palm tree. (ΑΡΑ)ΔΙΩΝ to right. SNG Cop 32. Near XF/VF+. Rev oc. (175-200)

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187.

P H O E N I C I A , Sidon.

Ba'alshallim. 386-372 BC. Tetrashekel. (28.40 gms.). War galley left on the waves. Persian King with driver in chariot left, attendant behind. BMC 17. VF/VF+. Better reverse dies than normal.

(1200-1300)

188.

PHOENICIA, Tyre Year 49 = 77/6 BC. Shekel. ( 14.21 gms.). Laureate bust of Melgarth right. Eagle standing left on prow. ΚΑΙΑΣΥΛΟΥ ΤΥΡΟΥ ΙΕΡΑΣ around, club OM Δ in field. BMC 141. Toned XF. Nice oversized flan for this late issue.

(475-500)

189.

PHOENICIA, Tyre.

Year 59 = 67/6 BC. Didrachm. (6.91 gms.). Laureate bust of Melgarth right. Eagle standing left on prow. ΚΑΙ ΑΣΥΛΟΥ ΤΥΡΟΥ ΙΕΡΑΣ around, club and ΘΝ in left field. BMC - for year. SNG Cop - for year.

Nicely centered VF. (325-375)

190.

JUDAEA. A l e x a n d e r J a n n a e u s . 103-76 Β CE. AE Prutah. (2.65 gms.). Anchor, (ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ) Α Λ Ε Ξ Α Ν Δ Ρ Ο Υ around. Star of eight rays surrounded by diadem, inscription within in Hebrew, "Yehonatan the king".

Hendin 10, Mesh. 8. Choice XF. Wonderful strike for this normally crude coin.

(150-200)

191.

JUDAEA J u d a h Aristobulus. 67-63 BC. AE Prutah. (2.23 gms.). Hebrew Inscription (Yehudah the high priest and council of the Jews) in wreath. Double cornucopiae. Hendin 32, Mesh 28, AJC I Group Ja var. Nice VF. Rare.

(225-250)

192.

J U D A E A , B a r K o c h b a Revolt.

132-135 AD. Denarius. (3.07 gms.). Three stringed lyre, "For the freedom of Jerusalem" around. "Shimon" in wreath. Hendin 167. Choice aXF. (500-525)

193.

J U D A E A . Second Revolt.

132-135 AD. AE 16mm. (4.11 gms.). Palm tree, (Jerusalem) across field. Bunch of grapes surrounded by inscription (for the freedom of Jerusalem). Hendin 176, AJC 11,276,80. Near XF. Nice patina.

(275-325)

194.

BABYLONIA, Babylon.

T i m e of A l e x a n d e r the G r e a t . M a z a i o s . 331-328 BC.Stater. (16.21 gms.). Baaltars naked to the waist seated left on chair with sceptre, in Aramic behind (b'ltrz). Lion standing left. SNG Cop 260v. Toned VF/VF+. Rare.

(750-800)

195.

BABYLONIA, Babylon.

After 323 BC. Drachm. (4.15 gms.). Baal naked to the waist seated left holding sceptre, M in fid. Lion standing left looking right, in ex: Λ. SNG Cop 268v. XF. Rare and seldom offered.

(500-575)

196.

C A P P A D O C I A , K i n g s of.

A r i o b a z a r n e s II. 63-52 BC. Drachm. (3.83 gms.). Diademend bust right. Athena standing left holding Nike, spear and shield, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ APIOBAPZANOY, in ex: Π Λ Ο Π Δ Ρ . BMC 1 variety. Toned VF. Scarce.

(100-125)

197.

B A C T R I A , K i n g s of.

Eucratides. 171-135 BC. Obol. (0.68 gms.). Helmeted head of Eucratides right. ΕΥΚΙΑΤΙΔΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕ ΩΣ either side of caps of the Dioscuri and palm branches. Mitchiner 181a. XF, nicely centered and struck.

(225-250)

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198.

E G Y P T , K i n g s of.

Ptolemy I. 305-283 BC. Tetradrachm. (14.31 gms.). Diademned bust of Ptolemy I right. Π Ο Λ Ε Μ Α Ι Ο Υ Β Α Σ Ι Λ Ε Ω Σ around, Ρ and M A P monogram in left field, eagle standing left. SNG Cop 71. Toned XF. Excellent style. (See enlargement - Plate 4, page 27. ) (1100-1200)

199.

E G Y P T , K i n g s of.

Ptolemy II. 285-246 BC. AV Octodrachm. (27.78 gms.). Bust of Arsinoe II right with Θ behind. AP ΣΙΝΟΗΣ Φ Ι Λ Α Δ Ε Λ Φ Ο Υ , double cornucopiae bound with fillet. SNG Cop 134. Svornos 460. Nice XF. (7500-8000)

200.

E G Y P T , K i n g s of.

Ptolemy I I I . 246-221 BC. AE 25mm. (11.86 gms.). Laureate bust of Zeus right. Π Τ Ο Λ Ε Μ Α Ι Ο Υ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, Aphrodite standing facing on base. Uncertain Cyprus mint. SNG Cop 645. Superb XF. Nice green patina. Rare branch mint issue. (See enlargement - Plate 4, page 27.)

(350400)

201.

E G Y P T , K i n g s of.

Ptolemy IV. 221-205 BC. AE 41mm. (71.48 gms.). Bust of Zeus right. Eagle standing left, cornucopiae in left field, ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ around. SNG Cop 199.VF, nice surfaces.

(175-200)

202.

E G Y P T , K i n g s of.

Ptolemy IV. 221-205 BC. AE 38mm. (68.36 gms.). Diademned bust of Zeus right. Β Α Σ Ι Λ Ε Ω Σ ΠΤΟΛΜΑΙΟΥ, eagle standing left, cornucopiae in field, AI between legs. SNG Cop 199. Nice VF, impressive.

(225-250)

203.

E G Y P T , K i n g s of.

Ptolemy V. 205-180 BC. Tetradrachm. (14.29 gms.). Diademned bust of Ptolemy right. Β Α Σ Ι Λ Ε Ω Σ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ, eagle standing left. SNG Cop 245. Nice XF. (450-500)

204.

E G Y P T , K i n g s of.

Ptolemy V. 205-199 BC. Didrachm. (7.01 gms). Diademned head of Ptolemy right. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt. Π Τ Ο Λ Ε Μ Α Ι Ο Υ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, PI Δ around and in field. SNG Cop 559.VF+. Scarce denomination.

(275-300)

205.

E G Y P T , K i n g s of.

Ptolemy VI, Philometor. 180-145 BC. Tetradrachm. (14.35 gms.). Diademned head of Ptolemy right. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΥΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ around eagle standing left on thunderbolt, LA Α Π A across field. SNG Cop 297. Toned XF. Nice style for issue.

(575-600)

206.

E G Y P T , K i n g s of.

Ptolemy VI. 180-170 BC. Tetradrachm. (14.13 gms.). Diademned head of Ptolemy right. ΠΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ Β Α Σ Ι Λ Ε Ω Σ around eagle standing left. LA = Year 1 in right field. SNG Cop -, Svoronos -. Apparently unpublished. Near XF. (350-400)

207.

KYRENAICA, Kyrene.

375-308 BC. AV 1/10 Stater. (0.84 gms.). Head of Carneius left, with ram's horn left, KA behind. Head of Cyrene right. BMC 147. VF. Nicely centered (400450)

208.

KYRENAICA, Kyrene.

3rd BC. Didrachm. (5.70 gms.). Head of Carneius right with short wiry locks. Silphium plant. BMC pi XLVI, 3 (This coin). Toned VF+. Rare and seldom offered.

(750-800)

209.

ZEUGITANIA, Carthage.

350-320 BC. AV l/10th Stater. (0.65 gms.). Palm tree with dates. Horse's head right. Jenkins 136. VF+.

(750-800)

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210.

Z E U G I T A N I A , Carthage.

After 320 BC. AV/E1 Stater. (7.34 gms.). Head of Tanit wreathed in corn left. Horse standing right on exergual line, two dots below line. Jenkins Group V, 259. Nicely centered VF. (750-800)

211.

Z E U G I T A N I A , Carthage.

Siculo Punic Issue. Late 4th BC. AE 15mm. (2.37 gms.). Head of Tanit wreathed with corn left.

Horse standing right, palm behind. Muller 168. Choice XF. (100-125)

212.

Z E U G I T A N I A , Carthage.

221-202 BC. AE 25mm. (8.89 gms.). Head of Tanit left. Horse standing right with foreleg raised, pellet under chest. Muller 231. Near XF. (125-150)

213.

Z E U G I T A N I A , Carthage.

250-200 BC. AE 25mm. (10.01 gms.). Head of Tanit right. Horse standing right, foreleg raised. Muller 232. Nice VF. Nice style.

(75-100)

214.

Z E U G I T A N I A , Carthage.

221-202 BC. AE 30mm. (16.37 gms.). Head of Tanit left. Horse standing right, palm tree behind. SNG Cop 341. Muller 154. Nice VF. Rare.

(225-250)

215.

Z E U G I T A N I A , Carthage.

Libyan Revolt. After 241 BC. Shekel. (7.39 gms.). Head of Heracles clad in lion's skin left. Lion prowling right, "I" above, Λ Ι Β Υ Ω Ν in exergue. Muller 354. XF. Full silver. Very Rare this nice. (See enlargement - Plate 4, page 27.)

(450-500) The Carthaginians , expelled from Sicily in 242 BC, suffered from internal rebellion for three and half years. Mercenaries used in the battles against Sicily rose agianst their employers and were joined by the Libyans and Numidians who lived under the subjegation of the Carthaginians.

216.

SICULO PUNIC, Barcids in Spain. Mint of Gades.

After 209 BC. Drachm or 1/2 Shekel. (4.28 gms.). Beardless male head (possibly Mago, youngest brother of Hannibal) left. Elephant walking right, Punic letter (aleph) below. Muller 44, SNG Cop 383. Toned VF+. Rare.

(900-1000)

217.

S I C U L O P U N I C . Sicily, A g r i g e n t u m .

213-211 BC. Quarter Shekel. (1.82 gms.). Male head right crowned with grain. Horse prancing left, Punic legend below (HT). SNG Cop 379. Superb XF. (225-275)

218.

N U M I D I A , Kings of.

Juba I. 60-46 BC. Denarius. (3.81 gms.). Diademned and draped bust of Juba right, REX IVB A before.

Octastyle temple, Punic legend either side = Yubai Hammamleket. Muller 50.Toned aXF. (200-225)

219.

N U M I D I A , Kings of.

Juba I. 60-46 BC. AE 29mm. Head of Zeus-Ammon right. Elephant walking right, Neo-Punic legend above = Yubai hammamleket. Muller 111,43,55. Fine. Very rare and seldom offered.

(325-400)

220.

N U M I D I A , Kings of.

Juba I. 60-46 BC. AE 38mm. (27.51 gms.). Octastyle temple. Facade of the royal palace, below NeoPunic legend = Yubai hammamleket. Muller III, 43,57.Fine. Very Rare and seldom offered (450-500)

221.

N U M I D I A , Kings of.

Juba II. 25BC-23 AD. Denarius. (2.88 gms.). Diademned bust right, REX IVBA before. ΚΛΕΟΠΑΤΡΑ above crocodile to left, BACIAICCA below. Muller 92v. VF+, a few flat areas.

(200-225)

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222.

N U M I D I A , Civic issue ‫ ־‬Uncertain city.

1st Century BC. AE 15mm. (1.72 gms.). Bearded bust right, with hair in high hat, punie legend behind (AT). Lion prancing right, Punic legend below (CT). Mazard pg 206, XXXV. Near XF. Very Rare.

(400-425)

223.

P A R T H I A , Kings of.

Arsaces II. 211-191 BC. Drachm. (4.12 gms.). Bust of Arsaces left in bashlyk. Archer seated right on backless throne, Α Ρ Σ Α Κ Ο Υ behind. Eagle in right field. Sellwood 6.1. Superb XF. Nice style and centering.

(350^00)

224.

P A R T H I A , Kings of.

Phraates IV. 38-2 BC. Drachm. (4.02 gms.). Bearded bust left with wart. Eagle in right field. Archer seated right. Ecbatana mint. Sellwood 52.10. Toned XF+/XF. (135-170)

225.

P A R T H I A , Kings of.

Phraataces & Musa. 2BC-4AD.Drachm. (3.59 gms.). Diademned bust of Phraataces left, Nike either side. Crowned bust of Musa left, legend before. Sellwood 58.9. VF+/XF. Rare. Magnificent portrait of Musa. (See enlargement - Plate 4, page 27.)

(1200-1300)

226.

S A S S A N I A , K i n g s of.

Shapur I. 240-270 AD. Drachm (4.29 gms.). Crowned bust right, globe atop of crown. Fire altar and two attendants. Sellwood 12. VF, scarce.

(125-150)

GREEK IMPERIAL 227.

S P A I N , Acci.

Augustus. 27BC-14AD. AE As. (11.21 gms.). DIVI F AVGVSTVS, bare head right. C.I.G., eagle and two standards. Burgos 1276. Choice VF, scarce and nice quality.

(200-225)

228.

S A R D I N I A , Under R o m a n Dominion.

M . Atius Balbus. After 27 BC. AE 22mm. (7.41 gms.). M. ATIVS BALBVS, bare head left. (SA)RD PATER, head of young warrior right wearing plumed head-dress. Weber 1795v. Nice Fine. Rare and seldom offered.

(250-300)

229.

MACEDON, Amphipolis.

Macrinus. 217-218 AD. AE 21mm. (6.29 gms.). AV M O n E C E V M A K P I N O I , laureate bust right. AM ΠΙΑΟΠΕΓΓΩΝ, Tyche seated left holding patera. BMC 130. XF, nice chocolate surfaces. (See enlargement - Plate 5, page 32.)

(250-275)

230.

TROAS, Scepsis.

Julia Domna. Circa 217 AD. AE 24mm. (6.47 gms.). IVAIA Δ Ο Μ Ν Α CEBACZ, draped bust right.

CKHY ΙΩΝ ΦΑ_Ρ, Aphrodite standing holding Nike and sceptre. SNG Cop 491.Near XF. Superb jade blue-green patina.

(350-375)

231.

BITHYNIA, Nicomedia.

Valerian I, Gallienus & Valerian II. 253-260 AD.AE 25mm. (9.95 gms.). AVTOVAAEPIANOC TAAAHNOCOVAAEPIA NOC, Valerian and Gallienus facing, Valerian II below. Ν Ι Κ Ο Μ Η Δ Ε Ω Ν ΤΡΙΟΝΕΩΚ ΟΡΩΝ, agnostic urn with two palms, urns either side. BMC 70. Nice Fine. (200-225)

232.

L Y C I A N L E A G U E , Masicytus.

Augustus. 27BC-14AD. Drachm. (3.58 gms.). Bare head of Augustus right, A Y to either side. MA to left of harp, tripod to right. NNM 162, pi. 21, 115.1. Toned VF+.

(325-350)

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233.

PISIDIA, Antioch.

Caracalla. 198-217 AD. AE 31mm. (26.22 gms.). IMP CAE M AVR AN TONINVS PIV AVG, laureate bust right. COL CAES ANTIOCH, SR, wolf suckling twins. SNG Von Aulock 4939v. Near VF. Nice green patina.

(75-100)

234.

PISIDIA, Antioch.

Gordian III. 238-244 AD. AE 34mm. (26.50 gms.). IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, laureate bust right. CAES ANTIOCH COL, Two Victories holding shield inscribed SR. In ex: SR. SNG v.

Aulock 4961. XF. Nice natural brown surfaces.

(250-300)

235.

SYRIA, Laodicea ad Mare.

Caracalla. 213-217 AD. Tetradrachm. (13.14 gms.). AVT KMA ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟΟΓΕΒ, laureate bust right. Δ Η Μ Α Ρ Χ EZ VnATOCTOA, eagle facing, head left, wreath in beak, * between legs. Bellinger 72.

Superb XF. (450-500)

236.

SYRIA, Seleucus & Pieria. Antioch ad Orontem.

Philip I. 244-249 AD. Tetradrachm. (9.68 gms.). AYTOKKNIIOY <&IA1nr10CCEB, radiate bust left with shield at shoulder. Δ Η Μ Α Ρ Χ EEOYCIACVriATOA, eagle standing left, in ex: ANTIOXIA SC. BMC 522V. Near XF. Choice and attractive.

(135-150)

237.

SYRIA, Seleucis & Pieria. Antioch ad Orantem.

Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip I. 244-249 AD. Tetradrachm. (13.12 gms.). Μ Α Ρ Ο Τ Α Κ Ι Π CEO YH PANCEB, draped bust right. ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ OYCIACVA ATOH, eagle with wreath in beak facing, SC below. BMC 542. VF+, nice silver quality for issue.

(225-250)

238.

SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch ad Orontem.

Trebonianus Gallus. 251-253 AD. AE 30mm. (14.35 gms.). AYTOK Κ Γ OYIB TPEB TAAAOC CEB, laureate bust right. (ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩ)Ν MHTPO ΚΟΛΩΝ, tetrastyle shrine with Tyche seated, ΔΕ atop.

SNG Cop 292. XF. Nice natural brown surfaces.

(250-275)

239.

P H O E N I C I A , Arados.

Trajan. Dated 106-107 AD. AE 20mm. (7.75 gms.). Diademned bust of Astarte right, small bust of Trajan before. Humped bull galloping left, Ε Ξ Τ above, ΑΡΑΔΙΩΝ below. BMC 368. VF+, choice green patina. Rare and seldom offered this nice.

(375-400)

240.

P H O E N I C I A , Aradus.

Marcus Aurelius & Lucius Verus. 161-169 AD.AE 23mm. (11.40 gms.). (ANTWN)INOC KAI OVHPOC (CEBACTOIO), facing laureate busts. Tyche seated left on rudder. AKV in fid (162/3 AD), ΡΑΔΙΩΝ below. SNG Cop 82. VF+. Very Rare. (See enlargement - Plate 5, page 32.) (750-900)

241.

P H O E N I C I A , Berytos.

Mark Antony & Cleopatra. After 31 BC. AE 20mm. (6.15 gms.). BACIMI C H C K A Ι Ο Π Α TPA, bust of Cleopatra right. ETOVCKAT OVKAI, bare head right of Mark Antony. BMC 54,15. Near VF, natural brown surfaces. Rare.

(650-700)

242.

P H O E N I C I A , Tyre.

Geta. 208-211 AD. Tetradrachm. (12.64 gms.). AVT KAI TETACCEB, laureate bust of Geta right. ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ V n A T O C T O B , eagle standing on club, head left, murex shell between legs. Bellinger 300.

Superb XF. Great style.

(675-700)

243.

E G Y P T , Alexandria Tiberius & Augustus. Year 7 = 20-21 AD.Tetradrachm. (13.44 gms.). Laureate bust of Tiberius right, LZ before. ΤΙΒΕΡΙΟΣ Σ Ε Β Α Δ Τ Ο Σ around. Radiate head of Augustus, Θ Ε Ο Σ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ around.

Geissen 48, Milne 38-51, Curtis 1-4. Superb XF. Great style and metal quality.

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244.

E G Y P T , Alexandria.

Titus. Year 3 = 80-81 AD. Tetradrachm. (12.78 gms.). AVTOKTITOV Κ Α Ι Σ Ο ν Ε Σ Π Α Σ Ι Α Ν Ο ν Σ Α Β , laureate bust right. ΣΑΡΑ Π Ι Σ around bust of Serapis, LT before. Geissen 319, Milne 461. Near VF/VF. Nice full flan. Rare this nice.

(225-250)

245.

E G Y P T , Alexandria.

Hadrian. Year 10 = 125/6 AD. Tetradrachm. (13.13 gms.). Laureate bust right, AVTKAI ΤΡΑΙΑΔΡΙΑ CEB. LAEKATOV, bust of Nilus right. Geissen 911. Nice metal quality. VF. (125-140)

246.

E G Y P T , Alexandria.

Hadrian. Year 14 = 129/130 AD. Billon Tetradrachm. (13.41 gms.). AVTKAI TPAIAAPIACEB, laureate bust right. L ΙΔ, head of Helios right. Geissen 1002. VF+, Choice and nice silver.

(150-175)

247.

E G Y P T , Alexandria.

Antoninus Pius. Year 2 = 138-139 AD. Tetradrachm. (14.10 gms.). Bare head right. AVTKTAIAAAP ANTWNINOC EVCEB around. L B, Dikaiosyne standing left holding scales and cornucopiae. Geissen 1287. Nice style. VF. (75-90)

248.

E G Y P T , Alxandria.

Antoninus Pius. Year 3 = 139-140 AD. Tetradrachm. (12.13 gms.). AVTKTAIAAAP ANTWNINOC, bare head right. L TPIT OY, Eirene standing left. Geissen 1319, Milne 1650v. VF. Nice style.

(85-100)

249.

E G Y P T , Alexandria.

Antoninus Pius. Year 10 = 146/147 AD. AE Drachm. (26.87 gms.). ΑΥΤΚΤΑΙΛΑΛΡ ANTWNEIN OCCEB, laureate bust right. L Δ Ε KATOY, Isis Pharia standing right holding sail. Geissen 1551. XF, nice surfaces. Choice.

(375^100)

250.

E G Y P T , Alexandria.

Marcus Aurelius. Year 2 = 161/2 AD. Tetradrachm. (11.85 gms.). M A VPHA ΙΟΣ ANTONIN OCCE, laureate bust right. LB before Nike standing left on a globe. Dattari -, Milne -, BMC -, Curtis -, Geissen -.

Nice VF. Rare and unrecorded.

(200-225)

251.

E G Y P T , Alexandria.

Marcus Aurelius. Year 4 = 163-164 AD. Tetradrachm. (13.69 gms.). M A VPHA I ANTONINCCE, bare head right. LA, Tyche seated left holding rudder and cornucopiae. Geissen 2026v., Milne 2487. Nice VF. (100-125)

252.

E G Y P T , Alexandria.

Commodus. Year 27 = 186/7 AD. Tetradrachm. (12.61 gms.). NAKOMANTW CEBEVCEB, laureate bust right. LK Z, head of Zeus right. Geissen 2225, Milne 2665, Dattari 7290H (This coin). VF/VF+, great style. (See enlargement - Plate 5, page 32.)

(250-275)

253.

E G Y P T , Alexandria.

C o m m o d u s . Year 29 = 188/9 AD. Tetradrachm. (13.14 gms.). Laureate bust right, MAKOMANT(W) (CEBE)VCEB around. Galley sailing right by Pharos. L K 0 below. Geissen 2242. VF. Rare nautical reverse.

(150-175)

254.

E G Y P T , Alexandria.

Julia Mamaea. Year 11 = 231-232 AD. Tetradrachm. (11.81 gms.). IOVMANAIA CEBMHTCTPA, draped bust right. LIA to right of Zeus reclining left over eagle, palm to left. Geissen 2530v., Milne 3050v. Near VF. Scarce.

(95-120)

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255.

EGYPT, Alexandria.

J u l i a M a m a e a . M o t h e r of Severus A l e x a n d e r . Year 14 = 234-235 AD. Tetradrachm. (13.27 gms.).

Draped bust right. IOV MAMAIACEB MHTECBKCTPA around. LIA behind jugate busts of Nilus and Euthenia. Palm in field. Geissen 2543, Milne 3179.VF/VF+. Rare reverse type.

(125-150)

256.

EGYPT, Alexandria.

M a x i m i n u s I. Year 3 = 236-237 AD. Tetradrachn. (12.24 gms.). Laureate bust right A V T O M A E I M I N OCEVCEB around. LT above Nilus reeling left. Geissen 2573, Milne 3254. Choice VF. (100-125)

257.

EGYPT, Alexandria.

M a x i m u s , as C a e s a r . Year 2 = 235-236 AD. Tetradrachm. (12.81 gms.). TIOVAOHPMAZIMOCKI, bare head right. LB before Homonia seated to left. Geissen -, Milne 3202. VF. Rare first year of issue for Maximus.

(125-150)

258.

EGYPT, Alexandria.

M a x i m u s , as C a e s a r . Year 3 = 236-237 AD. Tetradrachm. (12.55 gms.). Bare head right. TIOVAOVHP MAHIMOCKAI around. L r before helmeted bust right of Athena. Geissen -, Milne 3231. VF, few obv. pits. Scarce.

(100-125)

259.

EGYPT, Alexandria.

G o r d i a n I . 238 AD. AE Tetrarachm. (13.95 gms.). A K M A V r O P A I A N O C C M A O P E V C E , laureate bust right. LA, Zeus seated left holding patera. Geissen 2605. VF. Rare.

(675-700)

260.

EGYPT, Alexandria.

Philip I. Year 6 = 248/9 AD. AE Drachm. (19.54 gms.). Α Κ Μ Ι Ο ν Φ Ι Λ Ι Π Π OCEVCEB, laureate bust right. LS Tyche standing left with rudder and cornucopiae. Geissen 2757. F/VF, nice surfaces. Scarce.

(275-300)

261.

EGYPT, Alexandria Otacilia Severa. W i f e of Philip I. Year 6 = 248-249 AD. Tetradrachm. (12.86 gms.). Draped bust right, MWTCEOVHPACEMCEB. LS, Dikaiosyne standing left. Geissen 2777, Milne 3749. VF, scarce.

(75-90)

262.

EGYPT, Alexandria.

C l a u d i u s II Gothicus. Year 2 = 269-270 AD.Tetradrachm. (10.25 gms.). AVTKKA AVAIOCCEB, laureate bust right. L Β to either side of head of Alexandria. Geissen 3030, Milne 4246. VF/VF+, some traces of original silver.

(85-95)

263.

EGYPT, Alexandria.

C l a u d i u s II Gothicus. Year 3 = 270-271 AD. Tetradrachm. (11.56 gms.). AVTKKA AVAIOCCEB, laureate bust right. LT behind bust of Zeus right. Geissen -, Milne -, BMC -, Dattari -, Cop -, Curtis X1724 (Extremely Rare). Possibly unique. VF/VF+. Very Rare and possibly the specimen cited by Curtis.

(350-400)

264.

EGYPT, Alexandria.

D o m i t i u s D o m i t i a n u s . 297-298 AD. AE Octadrachm. (12.13 gms.). Δ Ο Μ Ι Τ Ι ANOCCEB, radiate bust right. LB in field before Sarapis standing right with sceptre, palm branch behind. Geissen 3367, Milne 5245, Curtis 2134. VF/VF+. Very Rare. Nice green patina.

(850-1000)

265.

JUDAEA, Palestine.

Titus. 79-81 AD. AE 22mm. (7.52 gms.). Laureate bust of Titus right, AVTOKP TITOC KAICAP around. IOVAAIAZ EAAWKVIAZ, Nike writing on shield hanging from palm. Hendin 181, AJC II Supp.

VII,2. Nice VF (250-300)

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266.

J U D A E A , Abila.

Lucius Verus. Dated 282 = 219 AD. AE 21mm. (9.77 gms.). AYTKAICAPA AYPOYHPOC, laureate bust of Lucius Verus right. CEABIAHNWNIAAIKOCV, Herakles seated left on rock with club, SKC below. Hendin 288, Ros 9. XF, green patina. Extremely rare in this condition. (See enlargement - Plate 5, page 32.)

(1400-1500)

267.

S Y R T I C A , Leptis M a g n a .

Time of Tiberius. 14-37 AD. AE 35mm. (D)IVOS AV(GV) (STVS), laureate bust of Augustus right.

Bacchus standing left, panther behind. Muller 11,7,21. Near Fine. Irregular flan. Very Rare.

(400-450)

ROMAN REPUBLICAN 268.

Anonymous.

289-245 BC. AE Quadrans. (86.67 gms.). Two barley corns with ... between. Open right hand to left with ... below. T/V 4. Choice XF. Nice patina. Rare this nice.

(750-800)

269.

Anonymous.

217-215 BC. AE Semuncia. (7.02 gms.). Head of Mercury right. ROMA above prow right. Craw 38/7.

Near XF. Nice green patina.

(225-250)

270.

A n c h o r Series.

209-208 BC. AE As. (29.51 gms.). Janus head. Prow right, anchor before, ROMA below. Craw 50/3. XF, green patina.

(250-275)

271.

Anonymous.

225-212 BC. Didrachm. (Quadrigatus). (6.58 gms.). Janus head wreathed. Jupiter in quadriga right, driven

by Victory, ROMA incuse on tablet below. RSC 24. Toned VF+ (650-700)

272.

M. Marcius M n f 134 BC. Denarius. (3.90 gms.). Head of Roma right, modius behind. Victory in a biga right, M MAR C between corn ears, RO MA below. Marcia 8, Craw 245/1. Choice XF. (See enlargement - Plate 6, page 36.)

(225-250)

273.

M . Caecilius Qf Qn Metellus.

127 BC. Denarius. (3.86 gms.). Head of Roma right, ROMA behind. M METVLLVS M F around Macedonian shield with elephant's head on it. Craw 263/lb, Caecilia 29a. Toned XF. (250-300)

274.

N u m e r i u s F a b i u s Pictor.

126 BC. Denarius. (3.92 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma right, X behind. Q. Fabius Pictor seated left at the Flamen Quirinalis, shield at side inscribed QVI/RIN. N. FABI PICTOR/ROMA around. Fabia 11a. Craw 268/la. Nice VF+/VF. Scarce and seldom offered.

(140-160)

275.

M . Porcius Laeca.

125 BC. Denarius. (3.86 gms.). Brockage. Helmeted head of Roma right, LAECA behind. Brockage of the obverse. Craw 270 for type. VF (100-125)

276.

Man Aemilius Lepidus.

114-113 BC. Denarius. (3.92 gms.). Brockage. Laureate and diademned head of Roma right, ROMA before.

Brockage of obverse. Aemilia 7, Craw 291/1. Nice VF. Strong brockage impression.

(125-150)

277.

P. Nerva.

113-112 BC. Denarius. (2.90 gms.). Head of Roma left, spear over shoulder. ROMA behind. P. NERVA above three citizens voting in comitium. Licinia 7, Craw 292/1. Toned aVF. Banker's mark obv field. Rare and popular type.

(175-200)

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278.

L. Valerius Flaccus.

108-107 BC. Denarius. (3.84 gms.). Brockage. Bust of winged and draped Victory right. Brockage of obverse. Valeria 11, Craw 306/1. Nice VF. Strong brockage strike.

(125-150)

279.

A. M a n l i u s Q.f. Sergianus.

108-107 BC. Denarius. (3.92 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma right, ROMA before, SER behind. Sol in quadriga facing, rising from the waves of the sea. A MANLI Q F below. Manlia 1, Craw 309/1. VF. Very rare and seldom offered.

(650-700)

280.

C. Fundanius.

101 BC. Denarius. (3.81 gms.). Brockage. Helmeted head of Roma right. Κ behind head. Brockage of the obverse. Craw 326 for type. Toned VF+.

(100-125)

281.

T. C l o e l i u s .

98 BC. Quinarius. (1.80 gms.). Head of Jupiter right, Q. behind. Victory standing right crowning a trophy above a Gaulish captive, Τ CLOVLI in fid. Cloulia 2, Craw 332/1 a. XF. (150-175)

282.

D. Silanus D.f.

91 BC. Denarius. (3.87 gms.). Head of Salus right, SALVS below, all in torque. Victory in biga right, bee below, in ex: D SILANVS L F. Junia 18a, Craw 337/2f. Choice XF. (225-250)

283.

L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi.

90 BC. Quinarius. (2.17 gms.). Head of Apollo right, stork behind. Winged Victory standing right, across field L PI SO, below FRVGI. Calpurnia 13b. Craw 340/2e. Toned choice VF. (135-150)

284.

L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi.

90 BC. Quinarius. (2.09 gms.). Head of Apollo right, bud behind. Winged Victory standing right, L PI SO across field, FRVGI below. Calpurnia 13b. Craw 340/2e. Toned VF+/VF. (165-200)

285.

Q. Titius.

90 BC. Denarius. (3.97 gms.). Head of Mutinus Titinus right. Q Τ Ι Ή on tablet from which springs Pegasus. Titia 1, Craw 341/1. Near XF. (225-250)

286.

Q. Titius.

90 BC. Quinarius. (2.24 gms.). Draped and winged bust of Victory right. Pegasus prancing right, Q TITI below breast. Titia 3, Craw 341/3. XF/VF. Great style and strike.

(225-250)

287.

M. Porcius Cato.

89 BC. Quinarius. (2.25 gms.). Young male head right crowned with ivy wreath, trident below, M.CATO behind. Victory seated right holding patera, VICTRIX in exergue. Porcia 7, Craw 343/2b. Toned, near XF. (200-225)

288.

Cn Cornelius Lentulus Clodianus.

88 BC. Quinarius. (1.90 gms.). Laureate head of Jupiter right. Victory standing right crowning trophy, CN LENT below. Cornelia 51, Craw 345/2. Nice XF. (175-200)

289.

L. Ribrius Dossenus.

87 BC. Quinarius. (1.99 gms.). Head of Neptune right, trident and DOSSEN behind. Victory walking right, serpent entwined around altar. L. RVBRI. Rubria 4, Craw 348/4. Toned VF. Scarce and better struck than usual.

(125-140)

290.

A. Postumius A f Sp η Albinus.

81 BC. Denarius. (4.02 gms.). Bust of Diana right, quiver on shoulder. A POST A F SN ALBIN, togate figure standing left sprinkling ox he prepares to sacrifice. Craw 372/1, Postumia 7. XF. Nicely centered and struck.

(225-275)

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291.

A. Postumius A f Sp η Albinus. 81 BC. Denarius. (3.91 gms.). HISPAN behind veiled head of Hispania right. Togate figure standing left between Roman eage and fasces, A ALBIN SN in field, POST A F in exergue. Craw 372/2, Postumia 8. Toned aXF. Nicely centered.

(250-275)

292.

Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. As Imperator.

81 BC. Denarius. (3.94 gms.). Head of Pietas right, stork before. Elephant walking left, Q C Μ Ρ I in exergue. Craw 374/1, Caecilia 43. Toned VF+/XF. Scarce and popular type.

(250-275)

293.

Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius, as Imperator.

81 BC. Denarius. (3.89 gms.). Head of Pietas right, stork before. Lituus and jug with handle, IMPER in exergue, all in wreath. Caecilia 44, Craw 374/2. Toned near XF. Scarce.

(100-125)

294.

C . Poblicius Qf. 80 BC. Denarius. (3.81 gms.). Helmeted bust of Roma right, ROMA behind. Hercules left strangling the Nemean lion, C POBLICI Q F behind. Craw 380/1, Poblicia 9. Choice XF+. (See enlargement - Plate 6, page 36.)

(350-375)

295.

M. Volteius M f .

78 BC. Denarius. (3.84 gms.). Head of young Hercules wearing a lion's skin right. The Erymanthian boar running right, M VOLTEI MF below. Craw 385/2, Volteia 2. Choice VF+. Scarce.

(145-175)

296.

P. Satrienus.

77 BC. Denarius. (3.87 gms). Head of young Mars right, LXXII behind. R O M A above she wolf walking left, Ρ SATRIE/NVS in exergue. Craw 388/lb, Satriena 1. XF. (225-250)

297.

L. R u s t i u s .

76 BC. Denarius. (3.74 gms.). Head of young Mars right, SC behind. Ram standing right. L RVSTI below. Rustia 1, Craw 389/1. VF. Scarce.

(100-125)

298.

L. Lucretius Trio.

76 BC. Denarius. (3.79 gms.). Radiate head of Sol right. TRIO within crescent of the moon and seven stars, L LVCRETI below. Craw 390/1, Lucretia 2. Toned VF+. Rare and popular type. (145-175)

299.

L. Lucretius Trio.

76 BC. Denarius. (4.04 gms.). Laureate head of Neptune right, trident on shoulder, XIIII above. Winged Genius riding on dolphin right, L LVCRETI TRIO below. Lucretia 3, Craw 390/2. XF. (145-175)

300.

Cn. L e n t u l u s .

76-75 BC. Denarius. (3.97 gms.). GPR above bust of Genius of the Roman People. EX SC dividing globe, rudder and sceptre, CN LEN Q below. Cornelia 54, Craw 393/la. Lusterous near XF. (175-200)

301.

Cn. L e n t u l u s .

76-75 BC. Denarius. (3.98 gms.). GPR above bust of Genius of the Roman People right. EX SC divided by terrestrial globe, rudder and sceptre, CN LEN Q inexergue. Craw 393/la, Cornelia 54. Choice XF. (225-250)

302.

Cn. L e n t u l u s .

76-75 BC. Denarius. (3.96 gms.). Brockage. GPR above diademned bust of the Genius of the Roman People draped right, sceptre on shoulder. Brockage of the obverse. Craw 393. XF. (225-250)

303.

Mn Aquillius Mn f Mn n.

71 BC. Denarius. (3.91 gms.). VIRTVS III VIR, helmeted head of Virtus right. MN AQVEL MN F MN Ν SICIL, the Consul Aquillius raising Sicilia. Aquillia 2, Craw 401/1. Toned VF+. Nicely centered for issue.

(200-225)

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304.

Μ η Aquillius Μη f Μη η.

71 BC. Denarius. (3.90 gms.). VIRTVS III VIR, helmeted bust of Virtus right. MN AQVIL M N F MN N, consul Aquillius raising Sicilia, SICIL below. Craw 401/1, Aquillia 2. Superb XF. (225-250)

305.

P. Galba.

69 BC. Denarius. (3.93 gms.). Veiled head of Vesta right, SC behind. Knife, simpulum and ornamented axe, AE CVR across field, Ρ GALBA in exergue. Craw 406/1, Sulpicia 7. Superb XF. (225-250)

306.

C. Hosidius Cf Geta.

68 BC. Denarius. (3.95 gms.). Diademned head of Diana right, bow and quiver on shoulder, GETA before III VIR behind. Wild boar of Calydon being attacked by a dog. Hosidia 1, Craw 407/2. XF, nicely centered.

(275-325)

307.

C. Hosidius Cf Geta.

68 BC. Denarius. (3.60 gms). Bust of Diana right, bow and quiver at her shoulder, III VIR behind, GETA before. The wild boar of Calydon right, pierced by a spear and attacked by a dog. Craw 407/2, Hosidia 1.

Superb XF. (275-300)

308.

C. Piso L.f. Frugi.

67 BC. Denarius. (3.93 gms.). Laureate bust of Apollo right. Stork standing behind. Horseman right carrying whip. Lituus in above fid. C PISO LF FRVG below. Calpurnia 24h, Craw 408, Syd. 865. Superb XF. (250-300)

309.

L. Cassius L o n g i n u s .

63 BC. Denarius. (3.91 gms.). Veiled bust of Vesta left, kylix behind, S before. Togate male casting a ballot into a cista, LONGIN III V behind. Craw 413/1, Cassia 10. Choice XF. (250-275)

310.

L. Furius CN f Brocchus.

63 BC. Denarius. (3.91 gms.). Bust of Ceres right between wheat ear and barleycorn, III VIR BROCCHI. L FVRI CN F above curule chair between fasces. Furia23. XF (225-250)

311.

L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus.

62 BC. Denarius. (3.95 gms.). PAVLLVS LEPIDVS CONCORDIA, draped bust of Concord right. TER above trophy with Paullus standing before Perseus and sons.Craw 415/1, Aemilia 10. Superb XF. (225-250)

312.

Q. Caecilius Metelllus Pius Scipio. As Imperator.

47-46 BC. Denarius. (3.89 gms.). Head of Africa wearing elephant skin. Q METELL before, SCIPIO IMP behind. Plough below. Hercules and club, EPPIVS to right. Caecilia 50a, Craw 461/1. Choice XF, nice metal.

(250-300)

ROMAN IMPERATORIAL 313.

Pompey the Great.

42-40 BC. Denarius. (3.80 gms.). MAG P(IVS IMP ITER), head of Pompey right between lituus and capis. Neptune left, PRAEF above, in ex: CLAS ET ORAE/MARIT SC. Craw 511/3a. Toned Gd VF/VF+.

(750-800)

314.

Julius Caesar.

Died 44 BC. Denarius. (4.12 gms.). Wreathed and veiled head of Julius Caesar right, CAESAR PARENS PATRIAE around. C COSSVTIVS MARIDIANVS in form of cross, A A A FF in fields. Craw 480/19, Syd 1069, RSC 8. Toned XF, a little soft on obv . Great style. (See enlargement - Plate 6, page 36.)

(2200-2400)

39

315.

Julius Caesar.

44 BC. Denarius. (3.79 gms.). Laureate bust of Julius right, D I V I I V L I before. Q. VOCONIVS above bull walking left. In ex: VITVLVS. Craw 526/2, RSC 46. Toned aXF. Nice Style. Ex: Hess Leu 24, 267, ex: Sternberg 1,#8.

(2300-2500)

316.

Julius Caesar.

47-46 BC. Denarius. (3.89 gms.). Diademend head of Venus right. CAESAR to right of Aeneas carrying Anchises and palladium. RSC 12, Craw 458/1. Toned VF+. Slightly oc.

(250-275)

317.

Julius Caesar.

48-47 BC. Denarius. (4.01 gms.). Head of Pietas right, IIT behind. CAESAR below trophy of Gallic arms, axe in right field. Craw 452/2. Toned VF. (200-225)

318.

Julius Caesar.

49-48 BC. Denarius. (3.95 gms.). CAESAR, elephant trampling a serpent right. Priestly implements.

RSC 49. Craw 443/1. Toned VF+. Nicely centered.

(250-275)

319.

Julius Caesar.

49-48 BC. Denarius. (3.92 gms.). Elephant trampling serpent, CAESAR in exergue. Priestly impiements. Obverse displays over/under striking of elephant. RSC 49, Craw 443/1. Superb XF. Incredible mistrike. (See enlargement - Plate 7, page 42.)

(450-500)

320.

Julius Caesar.

49-48 BC. Denarius. (3.93 gms.). Brockage. Elephant right tramplinig a serpent. CAESAR in exergue.

Brockage of obverse. RSC 49. Toned VF+. Rare Brockage.

(300-325)

321.

Sextus Pompey.

Died 35 BC. Denarius. (3.78 gms.). MAG PIVS IMP ITER, diademned head of Neptune right, trident behind. (PRAEF C)LAS ET ORAE MARIT(EX SC), naval trophy. RSC lb, Craw 511/2a. Toned VF+/VF. Nice style.

(1000-1100)

322.

Sextus Pompey.

Died 35 BC. Denarius. (3.52 gms.). MAG PIVS IMP ITER, Pharos at Messana, galley before. PRAEF CLAS ET ORAE MARIT EX SC, the monster Scylla left. RSC 3a, Craw 511/4d. Toned near VF. Rare and seldom offered.

(575-600)

323.

Fulvia, wife of Mark Antony.

Died 40 BC. Quinarius. (1.66 gms.). III VIR RPC around bust of Victory right with features of Fulvia.

Lion prancing right between A XLI(Year 41), ANTONI above, IMP in exergue. BMC Gaul 48, Craw 489/6. Toned VF. Nicely centered. Rare.

(225-250)

324.

Octavian.

36 BC. Denarius. (3.70 gms.). IMP CAESAR DIVI F III VIR ITER RPC, beared head of Octavian r.

COS ITER ET TER DESIG, Julius Caesar in temple, DIVO IVL on *. RSC 90, Craw 540/2. Fine.

Scarce. Banker's mark obv.

(125-150)

ROMAN IMPERIAL 325.

Augustus.

27-23 BC. Cistophoric Tetradrachm. (11.73 gms.). IMP CAESAR, Bare head of Augustus right. AVGVSTVS above altar festooned and decorated with two stags. BMC 694, RIC 482, RSC 33. Nice VF. Scarce denomination.

(650-700)

40

326.

Augustus.

Moneyer, L. Mescenius Rufus. 16 BC. Denarius. (3.98 gms.).Laureate bust right of Augusutus. L MESCENIVS RVFVS, Mars standing left on pedestal inscribed SPQR/VP RED/CAES. BMC 86, RIC 351 (Rare), RSC 463. VF+, sm bnkrs mk obv. Rare and seldom offered.

(575-675)

327.

Augustus.

Moneyer, C. Marius C.f. Tromentina. 13 BC. Denarius. (3.73 gms.). AVGVSTVS DIVI F, bare head right. Oak wreath around. C. MARIVS C F TRO VIR III, Augustus and Agrippa standing before altars. BMC 107, RIC 397 (Rarity 3), RSC 458. VF. Very Rare and seldom offered. Crystalized.

(650-700)

328.

Augustus.

27BC-14 AD. Denarius. (3.85 gms.). Laureate bust of Augustus right. IMP CAESAR, divided by a statue of Augustus on a rostral column. BMC 4349. Superb and as struck. (SEE COVER PHOTO). Small test mark obv.

(2750-3000)

329.

Augustus.

21 BC. Denarius. (3.53 gms.). AVGVSTVS, bare head of Augustus right. IOVI -OLV, hexastyle temple with round shield in pediment and palmettes on top. RIC 472. Toned VF. Rare and seldom offered.

(450-500) Sutherland surmizes that there is a good case for assigning this issue to a mint in the north Peloponnese, in 21 BC, when Augustus passed through Greece on his way to Samos and the East. This temple reverse had previously been assigned to Athens suggesting that the temple was that of Zeus Olympios at Athens.

However, thereare strong arguments that this is the hexastyle temple at Olympia itself. For further information on this interesting series see RIC Volume I, pgs 34-5 and RN1974, pp 49ff.

330.

Augustus.

27BC-14AD. AV Aureus. (7.84 gms.). Mint of Colonia Caesaraugusta. Bare head of Augustus left, AVGVSTVS below. OB/CIVIS/SERVATOS in oak wreath. RIC 30b. Rarity 4. Toned VF+. Very Rare and seldom offered for sale.

(6500-7000)

331.

Augustus.

27BC-14AD. AE Sestertius. (19.81 gms.). Restored issue under Nerva. Struck 98 AD. DIVVS AVGVSTVS, laureate bust of Augustus right. IMP NERVA CAESAR AVGVSTVS REST around large SC. RIC (Nerva) 136. VF+. Choice green patina. Rare and seldom offered.

(2200-2500)

332.

Agrippa.

Died 12 BC. AE As. (12.17 gms.). M. AGRIPPA.L.F.COS.III, bust left wearing rostral crown. S - C, Neptune standing left with dolphin and trident. RIC (Gaius) 58. Nice VF, natural brown surfaces.

(325-350)

333.

Augustus & Agrippa.

20-10 BC. AE As. (10.75 gms.). Mint of Nemausus. IMP DIVI F above and below heads of Agrippa (1.) and Augustus (r.) back to back. COL NEM, crocodile chained to palm tree. RIC 155. VF+/VF. Nice green patina.

(350400)

334.

335.

Tiberius.

14-37 AD. Denarius. (3.80 gms.). TI CAESAR DIVIAVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate bust right. PONTIF MAXIM, Livia seated right on backless chair. RSC 16a, RIC 30. Choice XF.Very Rare this nice.

(1250-1300) Tiberius.

14-37 AD. AV Aureus. (7.83 gms.). TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate bust of Tiberius right. PONTIF MAXIM, Livia seated right holding inverted spear and BMC 39, RIC 27 (Rarity 2). Superb XF+. Beautiful style and die workmanship. (See enlargement - Plate 7, page 42.)

(6750-7250)

41

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336.

Caligula & Agrippina.

37-41 AD. Denarius. (3.77 gms.). C CAESAR AVG GERM PM TRPOT, laureate bust right. AGRIPΡΙΝΑ M A T C CAES AVG GERM, bust right with hair down neck. RIC 8. Choice VF+. Rare and nice for issue.

(2750-3000)

337.

Caligula & Agrippina.

37-41 AD. Denarius. (3.69 gms.). C CAESAR AVG GERM PM TRPOT, bare head of Augustus right.

AGRIPPINA M A T C CAES AVG GERM, draped bust of Agrippina right. RSC 4, BMC 8. Toned VF+, reverse slightly oc.

(2500-2700)

338.

Claudius.

41-54 AD. AE Sestertius. (27.82 gms.). TI CLAUDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TRP IMP PP, bare head of Claudius to right. NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMAN M P , triumphal arch surmounted by equestrian statue. BMC 121. Nice Fine. Field a little smoothed.

(450-500)

339.

Nero.

54-68 AD. AV Aureus. (7.62 gms.). IMP NERO CAESAR AVG, bare head of Nero right. PONTIF MAX TRP VII COS IIII PP, across field EX SC. Roma standing with shield. BMC 29, RIC 27 (Rarity 2). Nice VF. Rare. A few small marks in field and on edge.

(2250-2750)

340.

Nero.

54-68 AD. AV Aureus. (6.97 gms.). NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS, laureate bust right. SALVS, below Salus seated left. RIC 59, BMC 87. Fine. Slightly porous. Nice style.

(775-850)

341.

Nero.

54-68 AD. Denarius. (3.28 gms.). IMP NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS, laureate bust right. IVPPITER CVSTOS, Jupiter seater left. RSC 119, RIC 51. XF/VF+. A little porous. Rare in this quality.

(1200-1250) Nero.

54-68 AD. AE Sestertius. (24.80 gms.). NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER PMPTRP IMP PP, laureate bust right. ROMA SC, Roma seated left holding Victory. RIC 442, BMC 324. VF/VF+. Surfaces a touch rough. Nice style portrait.

(900-1000)

342.

343.

Nero.

54-68 AD. AE Sestertius. (27.67 gms.). NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER PM TRP IMP PP, laureate bust right. AVGVSTI above view of the port of Ostia. S POR OST C below. RIC 178. Near VF. Exceptional large flan and well struck. Rare and popular type.

(4250-4500)

344.

Nero.

54-68 AD. AE As. (10.02 gms.). NERO CAESAR AVG GERM IMP, laureate bust right. Winged Victory advancing left holding shield inscribed SPQR, across field SC. BMC 241, RIC 312. Near XF. Superb green patina.

(500-575)

345.

Galba.

68-69 AD. Denarius. (3.61 gms.). GALBA IMP, Galba left on horseback. HISPANIA, bust of Hispania right. RSC 77. VF, rare and seldom offered. A small spot of verdigris on rev.

(800-900)

346.

Galba.

68-69 AD. Denarius. (3.40 gms.). IMP SER GALBA AVG, bust of Galba right. SPQR OB C S in oak wreath. RSC 287, RIC 167. Toned XF. Stunning portrait with severe features.

(2400-2700)

347.

Galba.

68-69 AD. AE Sestertius. (26.84 gms.).

SER GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG TRP, laureate bust right. LIBERTAS PVBLICA, Libertas standing left, S C across field. RIC 388. aXF/VF+. Natural dark brown to black surfaces.

(4500-4750)

43

348.

Otho.

69 AD. Denarius. (3.48 gms.). IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TRP, wigged bust right. SECVRITAS PR, standing left holding wreath and sceptre. BMC 18, RIC 8 (Rarity 2). Toned near XF. Exceptional flan and centering. (See enlargement - Plate 7, page 42.)

(1400-1600)

349.

Vitellius 69 AD. Denarius. (3.52 gms.). A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TRP, laureate bust right. LIBERTAS RESTITVTA, Libertas standing right. RSC 47, BMC 31. Toned XF/VF. Nice style portrait.

(950-1100)

350.

Vespasian.

69-79 AD. AV Aureus. (7.26 gms.). Tarraco mint. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate bust right. COS ITER TR POT, Pax standing left with caduceus. RIC -, BMC -. (See BMC pi 11,15 for obv.). Choice toned aXF. Rare.

(4000-4500)

351.

Vespasian.

69-79 AD. Denarius. (3.26 gms.). IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate bust right. Jewess seated right benaeth trophy of arms, IVDAEA below. RIC 15, RSC 226. VF/VF+. Nice reverse artwork.

(575-600)

352.

Titus.

79-81 AD. Denarius. (3.31 gms.). Τ CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN, laureate bust right. TRP COS III PONTI F, winged caduceus. RSC 160. Superb XF. Nice broad flan.

(1200-1400)

353.

Titus.

69-79 AD. Denarius. (3.14 gms.). Τ CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN, laureate bust right. PONTIF TRP COS IIII, Pax seated left holding olive branch. RSC 162, BMC (Vespasian) 172. Toned VF+, small obv scrape.

(375-400)

354.

Titus.

79-81 AD. AE Sestertius. (28.20 gms.). IMP Τ CAES VESP AVG Ρ MTRP PP COS VIII, laureate bust right. PAX AVG VST SC, Pax standing left with olive branch. BMC 174. Good VF. Nice style. Small flan crack. Nice green black surfaces.

(900-1500)

355.

Titus.

79-81 AD. AE Sestertius. (26.95 gms.). IMP Τ CAES DIVI VES PF AVG PM T R P P P COS VIII, laureate bust right. Mars walking right, S C. RIC 182. Ex: NFA XIV, 362. VF+/VF. Rare and seldom offered.

(1200-1400)

356.

Titus.

79-81 AD. AE As. (12.67 gms.). Brockage. Τ CAES IMP AVG F TRP COS VI CENSOR, laureate bust of Titus to right. Brockage impression of obverse. Choice VF, exceptional reverse impression. Rare to find this as a brockage.

(400-450)

357.

Titus.

C o m m e m e r a t i v e u n d e r T r a j a n Decius. 249-251 AD. Antoninianus. (3.91 gms.). DIVO TITO, radiate bust of Titus right. CONSECRATIO, flaming altar.RIC 82b. Rare. Toned choice XF. (450-500)

358.

Domitian.

81-96 AD. Denarius. (3.17 gms.). CAESAR AVG DOMITIANVS, laureate bearded bust right. COS IIII, Pegasus standing right, with foreleg raised. RIC 238, RSC 47. Choice XF. Nice style portrait.

(600-650)

359.

Domitian.

81-96 AD. Denarius. (3.56 gms.). CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS, laureate bust right. COS V. Soldier on horse prancing right. RSC 49a, BMC 235. Toned VF+. Nice style.

(325-375)

44

360.

Domitian.

81-96 AD. Denarius. (3.28 gms.). Laureate bust right. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PMTRP XII around. IMP XXII COS XVI CENS PPP, Minerva standing on vessel. RSC 281, BMC 202. Toned XF. Superb portrait style. (See enlargement - Plate 7, page 42.)

(600-650)

361.

Domitian.

81-96 AD. Quinarius. (1.50 gms.). CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII, laureate bust right.

VICTORIA AVGVSTI, winged Victory seated left. RSC 624, RIC (Titus) 53. XF/VF+. Rare and seldom offered.

(750-800)

362.

Domitian.

81-96 AD. AE Dupondius. (12.58 gms.). IMP CAESAR DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER PP, radiate bust r. VIRTVS AVGVSTI SC Virtus standing right with parazonium. RIC 393. VF+. Choice brown surfaces.

(250-300)

363.

Domitian.

81-96 AD. AE As. (9.57 gms.). IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIIIPM TER PP, laureate bust right with aegis on far shoulder. FORTVNAE AVGVSTI SC, Fortuna standing left with rudder and cornucopiae. C-126. XF, nice broad flan..

(850-900)

364.

Nerva.

96-98 AD. AE Sestertius. (23.78 gms.). IMP NERVA CAES AVG PM TRP COS III PP, laureate bust right. FORTVNA AVGVST, Fortuna standing left with rudder and cornucopiae. RIC 83. Nice VF, natural oricalchum surfaces. Scarce in a sestertius.

(675-700)

365.

Trajan.

98-117 AD. Denarius. (3.38 gms.). IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PMTRP, laureate bust right. COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINC, Felicitas left with cornucopiae and scales. RSC 81, BMC 301. Toned VF+.

Nice style.

(125-135)

366.

Hadrian.

117-138 AD. Denarius. (3.48 gms.).HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, bearded bust right. COS III, Spes walking left holding flower and raising skirt. RIC 181, RSC 390a. XF. Flan a little irregular. Toned.

(275-300)

367.

Hadrian.

117-138 AD. Denarius. (3.47 gms.). HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS PP, laureate and bearded bust right.

COS III, Annona seated left holding patera and cornucopiae. RSC 380, RIC 338. Toned XF/VF. (245-275)

368.

Hadrian.

117-138 AD. AE Sestertius. (26.70 gms.). HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP, draped bust right.

CAPPADOCIA SC, Cappadocia standing left holding minature of Mt Argaeus and a standard. RIC 847.

Near VF. Scarce and seldom offered.

(375-400)

369.

370.

Hadrian.

117-138 AD. AE Sestertius. (25.66 gms.). HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP, laureate bust right. PAX AVG SC, Pax standing left holding olive branch and cornucopiae. RIC 769. Ex: Bement Collection (Ars Classica) 8, 906. Superb XF. Choice black/green patina.

(3500-4000) Hadrian.

117-138 AD. AE Sestertius. (29.28 gms.). HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, large laureate head of Hadrian right COS III SC, Roma seated left holding Victory and cornucopiae.RIC 636. VF+/VF. Striking portrait.

(450-500)

45

371.

Hadrian.

117-138 AD. AE Sestertius. (25.83 gms.). HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, laureate bust right. COS III SC, Roma seated left holding winged Victory and cornucopiae. RIC 636b. XF/VF. Stunning portrait, natural brown surfaces.

(700-800)

372.

Hadrian.

117-138 AD. AE As. (13.39 gms).HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP, laureate bust right. HISPANIA SC, Hispania reclining left. RIC 448. VF with a superb green patina.

(225-250)

372a.

Sabina.

Died 137 AD. Denarius. (3.66 gms.). SABINA AVGVSTA, diademned and draped bust right. VENVS GEN ETRI CI, Venus standing right holding apple.RSC 73, RIC 396. Toned XF. (500-575)

373.

A n t o n i n u s Pius.

138-161 AD. Denarius. (3.71 gms.). ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP, laureate bust right. TEMPLVM DIV AVG REST, Octastyle temple with Augustus and Livia seated within. In ex: COS IUI. RSC 809, RIC 143. Toned VF+. Nice architectural type.

(125-140)

374.

A n t o n i n u s Pius.

138-161 AD. Denarius. (3.19 gms.). DIVVS ANTONINVS, bare head right. CONSECRATIO, funeral pyre. RIC (M Aurelius) 436, RSC 164. Choice XF. (375-400)

375.

A n t o n i n u s Pius.

138-161 AD. AE Sestertius. (25.03 gms.). ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TRP XI, laureate bust right.

AN-NONA AVG SC, Annona standing left. In ex: COS IUI. RIC 840. VF+/VF. Nice dark green patina.

Sharp strike.

(650-700)

376.

A n t o n i n u s Pius.

138-161 AD. AE Sestertius. (24.34 gms.). ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TRP, laureate bust right. COS IIII S C, Pius seated left on platform with Libertas and officer, a citizen stands before, LIBERT AS below.

RIC 774. VF+/aXF. Rare and seldom offered.

(650-700)

377.

M a r c u s Aurelius.

161-180 AD. AV Aureus. (7.34 gms.). M. ANTONIVS AVG IMP II, bearded bust right. SALVTI A V G V S T O R TR Ρ XVII COS III, Salus standing left feeding serpent on altar.RIC 75. Choice XF. (4500-5000)

378.

M a r c u s Aurelius.

161-180 AD. Denarius. (3.35 gms.). IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG, bare head right. CONCORD AVG TRP XVI, Concordia seated left, COS III below. RSC 35, BMC 177. Superb XF+. Toning in the devices.

(450-500)

379.

M a r c u s Aurelius.

161-180 AD. AE Setertius. (20.23 gms.). M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS PM, laureate bust right. TRPOT XIX IMP II COS III, Felicitas standing left. S C in field. RIC Hunter 114, RIC 902.

Nice VF+. Nice even surfaces.

(475-500)

380.

Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius.

Died 175 AD. AE Sestertius. (21.36 gms.). DICA FAV STINA PIA, draped bust right. SIDERIBVS RECEPTA SC, Diana standing right with a torch. RIC 1715. VF+/VF. Nice surfaces. Scarce and seldom offered (450-500)

381.

Commodus.

177-192 AD. Denarius. (2.83 gms.). L AEL AVREL COMM AVG Ρ FEL, bearded bust of Commodus portrayed as Heracles in lion skin. HERCVLI ROMANO AVG, bow, club and quiver. RSC 195, BMC 343. Toned VF+. Rare and popular type. Flan a little short.

(350-375)

46

382.

Clodius Albinus.

195-197 AD. Denarius. (3.04 gms.).(D)CLOD SEPT ALBINVS, bearded bust right. MINER PAC (IF) COS II, Minerva standing left with branch, spear and shield. RSC 48, BMC 98. XF/VF. Great portrait style. Usual small flan.

(375-400)

383.

Macrinus.

217-218 AD. Denarius. (3.07 gms.). IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, short bearded bust right.

FELICI TAS TEMPORVM, Felicitas standing left. BMC 9, RIC 62, RSC 19. Near XF. Nice style.

(250-275)

384.

Macrinus.

217-218 AD. Denarius. (3.22 gms.). IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, bearded bust right. PON TIF M A X TRP COS PP, Fides standing holding two standards. RSC 60a, BMC 38v. Nice XF. Nice style and tone.

(300-325)

385.

Diadumenian.

217-218 AD. Denarius. (3.17 gms.). M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIAN CAES, bare head right. PRINC IVVENTVTIS, Diadumenian standing left with standards. RIC 102. VF+/VF. (475-500)

386.

Elagabalus.

218-222 AD. Denarius. (3.24 gms.). IMP CAES ANTONINVS AVG, laureate bust right. SALVS ANTONINI AVG, Salus standing right feeding serpent from patera. RIC 139, RSC 261. Toned XF. (175-200)

387.

Julia Maesa.

218-222 AD. Denarius. (3.19 gms.). IVLIA MAESA AVG, draped bust right. PVDICITIA AVG, Pudicitia seated left. RSC 36. Superb XF. (175-200)

388.

Gordian III. 238-244 AD. AE Sestertius. (18.55 gms.). IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate bust right. IOVI STATORI SC, Jupiter standing with staff and thunderbolt. Cohen 111 Nice VF. (125-140)

389.

H e r e n n i u s Etruscus.

251 AD. Antoninianus. (3.62 gms.). C HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C, radiate bust right. CONCORDIA AVG, clasped hands. RSC 4. Choice VF+, scarce.

(250-275)

390.

Volusian.

251-253 AD. AE Sestertius. (18.77 gms.). IMP CAEC VIB VOLVSIANO AVG, laureate bust right PAX AVG SC, Pax standing left with olive branch.RIC 256a. VF, scarce.

(175-200)

391.

Aemilian.

253 AD. Antoninianus. (3.75 gms.). IMP AEMILIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate bust right. DIANA VICTRICI, Diana standing left with bow and arrow. Unpublished reverse spelling variant. See RIC 2b.

XF/VF. Usual rough metal surfaces.

(325-350)

392.

Mariniana. Wife of Valerian.

253-260 AD. Antoninianus. (3.30 gms.). DIVA MARINIANA, veiled and draped bust right. CONSEC RATIO, Mariniana ascending to heaven on back of peacock. RSC 14. Superb XF. Great silver.

(600-625)

393.

Postumus.

259-268 AD. Antoninianus. (2.69 gms.). IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, radiate bust right. PACITOR ORBIS, Sol radiate bust right. RIC 317. Choice XF. Rare and seldom offered.

(375-400)

47

394.

Aurelian.

270-275 AD. Antoninianus. (4.23 gms.). IMP AURELIANVS AVG, radiate bust right. ORIENS AVG, Sol advancing right holding bow and branch, trampling captive, in ex: XXIR. RIC 64. Superb XF. Full silver.

(150-175)

395.

Diocletian.

284-305 AD. AR Argentius. (2.94 gms.). DIOCLETIANVS AVG, laureate bust right. VIRTVS MILITVM, four princes standing before campgate sacrificing, Î&#x2013; below. RSC 516v. Nice VF. (400-450)

396.

Allectus.

293-296 AD. Antoninianus. (2.67 gms.). London mint. IMP C ALLECTVS PF AVG, radiate bust right.

PAX AVG, pax standing left with sceptre and branch, S A/ML in exergue. RIC 33. VF+, nicely centered.

(150-200)

397.

Allectus.

293-296 AD. AE "Quinarius". (3.04 gms.). IMP C ALLECTVS PF AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right.

VIRTVS AVG, above galley, QC below. Camulodunum mint. RIC 128. Superb XF. Nice chocolate brown surfaces.

(450-475)

398.

Maximianus.

295-297 AD. Argentius. (3.32 gms.). Trier mint. MAXIMIANVS AVG, laureate bust right. VIRTVS MILITVM, the four princes sacrificing over tripod before camp gate. RIC 109b. Superb XF, beautiful blue toning.

(1250-1350)

399.

M a x i m i n u s II. 309-313 AD. Billon Argentius. (2.85 gms.). Trier mint. IMP MAXIMINVS AVG, radiate bust left holding mappa and sceptre SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Emperor as Sol in facing quadiga, PTR below. RIC 826. Superb XF. Very Rare.

(675-750)

400.

L i c i n i u s I. 320 AD. AE Follis. (3.09 gms.). Aquilea mint. IMP LICI NIVS AVG, laureate bust right. VIRTVS EXERCIT, two captives seated beneath trophy inscribed VOT XX, in ex: SF/AQS RIC 63. Rarity 4. Nice XF/VF. (75-90)

401.

Licinius I. 321 AD. AE Follis. (3.54 gms.). Aries mint. IMP LICINIVS AVG, laureate bust right. DN LICINI AVGVSTI around VOT XX in wreath. In ex: S crescent A. RIC 234. VF+. Nice portrait style.

(50-60)

402.

Licinius I. 318-320 AD. AE Follis. (2.69 gms.). Heraclea mint. IMP LICINIVS AVG, Laureate bust right holding sceptre and mappa. PROVIDENTIAE AVGG, camp gate with three turrets. In ex: */SMHB. RIC 48 bust right instead of left. Superb XF. (75-90)

403.

C o n s t a n t i n e I. 325-326 AD. AE Follis. (3.79 gms.). Alexandria mint. CONSTAN TINVS AVG, laureate bust right.

PROVIDEN TIAE AVGG, camp gate with two turrets. SMALB in exergue.RIC 34. Superb XF, some original silvering.

(100-115)

404.

C o n s t a n t i n e I. 317-320 AD. AE Follis. (2.29 gms.). Cyzicus mint. IMP CONSTA NTINVS AVG, laureate bust left holding mappa and globe. IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG, Jupiter standing left holding Victory on globe.

In ex: Wreath B/SMK. RIC 8. Rarity 1. Choice XF. (65-80)

405.

C o n s t a n t i n e I. 326 AD. AE Follis. (2.88 gms.). Rome mint. CONSTANTINVS AVG, laureate bust right. PROVIDENTIAE AVGG, campgate with two turrets. In ex: R wreath P. RIC 287. Choice XF. (50-65) 48

406.

Constantine I. 329-330 AD. AE Follis. (3.60 gms.). Rome mint. CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG, pearl diademned bust right. DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG around VOT XXX. In ex: RFP.RIC 322. Rarity 1. Superb XF. Excellent style.

(75-85)

407.

Constantine I. 319-320 AD. AE Follis. (3.43 gms.). CONSTA NTINVS AVG, helmeted bust right. VICT LAETAE PRINC PERP, two Victories facing with shield inscribed VOT/PR above altar inscibed I, in ex: BSIS*.

RIC 93. Rarity 4. XF/VF. Seldom offered portrait type.

(85-100)

408.

Constantine I. 319-320 AD. AE Follis. (3.10 gms.). Siscia mint. CONSTANT INVS AVG, helmeted bust left with spear. VICT LAETAE PRINC PERP, Two Victories supporting shield with VOT/PR above altar inscribed with S. In ex: ASIS*. RIC 102, unlisted off. Rarity 5. VF+/VF. Great bust style.

(85-90)

409.

Constantine I. 320 AD. AE Follis. (3.16 gms.). Siscia mint. CONST ANTINVS AVG, helmeted bust right with flowing plume. VIRTVS EXERCIT, two captives beneath trophy inscribed VOT/XX. In ex: S-FHLMSIS*)路 RIC 127. Rarity 1. XF/VF+. Nice brown surfaces.

(65-80)

410.

Constantine I. 317-318 AD. AE Follis. (3.45 gms.). Ticinum mint. IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, Laureate bust right. SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Sol standing left with globe. In ex: P/PT RIC 68. Superb XF. (75-80)

411.

Helena, mother of Constantine I. 325-326 AD. AE Follis. (3.23 gms.). Alexandria mint. FL HELENA AVGVSTA, diademned bust right.

SECVRITAS REIPVBLICE, Securitas standing left holding branch. SMALA in exergue. RIC 38. Rarity 3. Superb XF. Great portrait style.

(175-200)

412.

Crispus.

317-320 AD. AE Follis. (2.88 gms.). Alexandria mint. DN FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES, laureate bust left holding mappa and globe. IOVI CONSERVATORI CAESS, Jupiter standing left with orb. A/SMAL in exergue. RIC 24. Rarity 2. Choice XF. (75-90)

413.

Crispus.

320 AD. AE Follis. (3.78 gms.). Aquileia mint. CRISPVS NOB CAES, laureate bust left with spear and shield. VIRTVS EXERCIT, two captives beneath trophy inscribed VOT/X. In ex: S F/AQT. RIC 43.

Rarity 2. Nice XF. Interesting portrait style.

(70-85)

414.

Crispus.

317-320 AD. AE Follis. (3.44 gms.). Cyzicus mint. DN FL IVL CRISPUS NOB CAES, laureate bust left holding sceptre and thunderbolt. IOVI CONSERVATORI CAESS, Jupiter standing left holding Victory on globe. In ex: Wreath H/SMK. RIC 10. Rarity 3. XF. Interesting small bust type.

(75-90)

415.

Crispus.

325-326 AD. AE Follis. (2.61 gms.). Alexandria mint. FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES, laureate bust left.

PROVIDEN TIAE CAESS, camp gate with two turrets. SMALB in exergue.RIC 35. Rarity 1. XF, nice portrait style.

(65-80)

416.

Delmatius.

335-337 AD. AE 3. (1.52 gms.). Constaninople mint. FL DELMATIVS NOB CAES, laureate bust right.

GLORIA EXERCITIVS, two soldiers holding a standard surmounted by a chi-rho monogram. RIC 142.

Near XF. Rarity 4.

(150-175)

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417.

Constantine II, as Caesar.

327-328 AD. AE Follis. (3.24 gms.). Alexandria mint. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate bust left.

PROVIDEN TIAE CAESS, camp gate with two turrets. Wreath-B/SMAL in exergue. RIC 46. Rarity 3.

Superb XF, some traces of original silver.

(65-80)

418.

Constantine II, as Caesar.

321 AD. AE Follis. (3.01 gms.). Aquileia mint. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate bust right.

CAESARVM NOSTRORVM around VOT V, .AQT. in exergue. RIC 94, Rarity 2. Choice XF. (50-65)

419.

Constantine II, as Caesar.

317-337 AD. AE 3. (2.59 gms.). Brockage. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate bust left. Brockage of the obverse. Nice VF+. Strong impression. Very Rare and seldom encountered in the late series.

(100-125)

420.

Constantius II. 351-355 AD. AE Centenionalis. (4.16 gms.). Alexandria mint. DN CONSTAN TIVS P F AVG, diademned head right. FEL T E M P RE PARATIO, helmeted soldier spearing fallen horseman. */ALEA in ex.

RIC 72. XF. Nice style.

(75-90)

421.

Constantius II. 335-337 AD. AE Follis. (2.40 gms.). Antioch mint. FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C, laureate bust right. GLOR IA EXERCITVS, two soldiers standing with two standards. SMANH in ex. RIC 110. Rarity 3. Choice XF. Nice style.

(50-65)

422.

Magnentius.

350-353 AD. Siliqua. (2.81 gms.). IM CAE MAGN ENTIVS AVG, draped bust of Magnentius right.

VIRTVS EXERCITI, soldier standing right with spear and shield. In exergue: TR. RIC 258. Superb XF. Rare. (See enlargement - Plate 7, page 42.)

(3000-3250)

423.

Vetranio.

350 AD. AE Centenionalis. (3.77 gms.). Thessalonica mint. DN VETRANIO PF AVG, laureate bust right. CONCORDIA MILITVM, Vetranio standing holding two standards inscribed with christograms. In ex: A B/TSD. Cohen 1. Nice VF. Rare.

(375-400)

424.

Julian II. 361-363 AD. AE 1. (8.67 gms.). Antioch mint. DN FL CL IVLI ANVS PF AVG, diademned bust right.

SECVRITAS REIPVB, bull standing right, two stars above head. In ex: ANTA. RIC 216. Near XF. Medallic quality, stunning portrait style.

(450-500)

425.

Jovian.

363-364 AD. AE 1. (7.85 gms.). DN IOVIANVS PF AVG, diademned bust right. VICTORIA ROMANOR VM, Jovian standing right holding labarum and Victory. In ex: ANT* RIC (Antioch) 228. Nice VF/VF. Rare and seldom offered.

(375-400)

426.

Valentinian I. 364-375 AD. AV Solidus. (4.44 gms.). DN VALENTINI ANVS PF AVG, diademned bust left wearing imperial mantle and holding mappa and sceptre. SALVS REIP, Emperor standing left with foot on captive holding standard with christogram, SMTES below. RIC 1. VF+. Rarity 4.

(1375-1400)

427.

Valentinian I. 364-375 AD. Siliqua. (2.22 gms.). Trier mint. DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG, diademned bust right.

VRBS ROMA, Roma seated left holding Victory. In ex: TRPS. RIC 270. Superb XF, lightly toned.

(250-300)

50

428.

Valens.

364-378 AD. Miliarense. (4.51 gms.). Siscia mint. DN VALENS PF AVG, diademned bust right. VIRTVS EXERCITVS, Emperor Standing right with shield and standard with christogram, in ex: .SISCP. RIC 10b. Toned XF. Nice style. Rare.

(21(2300‫־ש‬

429.

T h e o d o s i u s I. 379-395 AD. AV Solidus. (4.39 gms.). Constantinople mint. DN THEODOSIVS PF AVG, diademned bust right. CONCORDIA AVGGG A, Constaninopolis seated with shield inscribed VOT/X/MVLT/XV. RIC 71b. VF+.

(550-575)

430.

Flavius Victor.

387-388 AD. AE 4. (1.41 gms.). Aries mint. DN FL VICTOR PF AVG, diademned bust right.(SPES ROM) ANORVM, City gate. In exergue PCON. RIC Hunter 3. Choice VF. Rare issue. (150-200)

431.

Eugenius, the Usurper.

392-395 AD. Siliqua. (1.84 gms.). Trier mint. DN EVGENIVS PF AVG, diademend and bearded bust right. VIRTVS ROMANORVM, Roma seated left holfing Victory. In ex: TRPS. RIC 106d. Superb toned XF. Rare this nice.

(1250-1350)

432.

Arcadius.

383-408 AD. AV Solidus. (4.50 gms.). Ravenna mint. DN ARCADIVS PF AVG, diademned bust right.

VICTORIA AVGGG, Emperor standing right with foot on captive, R V/COMOB below. RIC Hunter 13.

Choice XF. Nice style.

(900-1000)

433.

Constantine III. 407-411 AD. Siliqua. (1.56 gms.). Trier mint. DN CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, diademned bust of Constantine right. VICTORI AAAVGG, Roma saeated left, in ex: SMT. Cohen 7. XF, rare and seldom offered.

(750-900)

"INVENTIONS" relating to Roman coinage 434.

Tiberius.

14-37 AD. Paduan AR 34mm. (22.70 gms.). TI CAESAR AVGVSTI F IMPERATORV, bare head left.

Altar at Lugdunum, ROM ET AVG below. Toned VF. Very rare in silver.

(275-300)

435.

Plotina. Wife of Trajan.

Becker counterfeit. Denarius. (6.33 gms.). PLOTIN AE AVG, diademend bust right. CAES AVG GERMA DAC COS VI PP. Vesta seated left on chair holding Nike. Hill 169. (Copy of RSC 3, BMC 526). XF, oversized flan.

(125-150)

436.

Antinous Favorite of Hadrian. Paduan AE 37mm. ANTINOOV O C T R I O C M APKEA AOCOIEPEVCTOV, bare head right. AXIOIC ANCEOHKE TIOC, Hermes restraining Pegasus. VF+, nice chocalte surfaces.

(225-250)

437.

Aelius.

136-138 AD. Paduan AR 31mm. (26.44 gms.). L AELIVS CAESAR, bearded bust left. S C funeral pyre.

Toned VF. Very rare in silver.

(275-325)

438.

Aelius.

136-138 AD. AR 32mm. (32.37 gms.). Medal of French or Italian manufacture. Possibly 17th century. L. AELIVS CAESAR, bearded bust right. IMP VII COS III, Victory seated right with shield inscribed VIC AVG. Apparently unpublished. VF, burnished appearance.

(200-225)

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BYZANTINE 439.

Anastasius.

491-518 AD. AV Solidus. (4.49 gms.). DN ANASTATIVS PP AVG, facing bust cuirassedand helmeted.

VICTORI AAVGGG, Victory standing left, CONOB in exergue. SB 3, Ratto 214. Choice XF, a few fid marks.

(475-500)

440.

Anastasius.

491-518 AD. AE Follis. (18.54 gms.). Constantinople mint. DN ANASTATIVS P P AVG, diademned bust of Anastatius right. Cross above large M, stars on either side, Ε above CON. SB 19. Choice VF+ (175-200)

441.

Justin II. 565-578 AD. AE Pentanummium. (1.27 gms.). Rome mint. DN IVSTINVS PP, diademned bust right.

Large V. SB 406. VF, nice green patina.

(75-85)

442.

Phocas.

602-610 AD. AE Follis. (9.87 gms.). Antioch Mint. DN FOCA NE ΡΕ AV, Phocas and Leontia standing facing. Large M between ANNO and ΠΙ, cross above. In ex: THEUP. SB 671. Nice VF. (65-70)

443.

Heraclius.

610-641 AD. AV Solidus. (4.51 gms.). Jerusalem mint, dd NNhERACLIVS ET hERA CONST P, facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine , cross between. VICTORIA AVGYI*, cross potent on steps, CONOB below. Griesron p. 93, Berk 130. XF, Rare and popular type.

(675-700)

444.

Constans II. 641-668 AD. AV Solidus. (4.37 gms.). DN CONSTANINVS PP AVG, facing bust with long beard and moustache. VICTORIA AVGVB, cross potent. In ex: CONOBI. SB 957v. Choice XF. (375-400)

445.

C o n s t a n s II. 641-668 AD. Hexagram. (5.18 gms.). DN CONSTANTANVS PP AVG, bust facing with short beard holding globus cruciger. DEVS AQVITA ROMANIS, cross potent on steps. D.O. 50. Toned VF+. Scarce.

(225-250)

446.

Constans II. 641-668 AD. Solidus. (4.46 gms.). DN CONSTANVS P P AVG, Bust facing of Constans with globus cruciger. VICTORI AVGV *, cross on steps. Z/CONOB in exergue. SB 949, DO 13. Superb XF. (375-400)

447.

Constans II. 641-668 AD. Hexagram. (6.60 gms.). DN CONSTANINVS PP AVG, Facing bust beardless holding orb.

DEVS ADIVTA ROMANIS, cross potent on globe on steps. SB 989. Toned VF, beautifully centered.

(275-300)

448.

Constans II. 641-668 AD. Hexagram. (6.43 gms.). DN CONST AN TINVS PP AV. Facing bust holding globus cruciger. DEUS ADIHTA ROMANIS, cross potent on globe on steps. SB 991. Choice VF+.

(175-200)

449.

Leo V, the A r m e n i a n .

813-820 AD. Miliaresion. (1.99 gms.). IhSVS XRISTVS NICA, cross potent on steps. +LEON /SCOh STAh/TIhEEC*EY/bASILISRO/MAIOh in five lines. SB 1628. Choice aXF. (125-150)

450.

Michael II, The Amorican & Theophilus.

820-829 AD. AE Follis. (3.26 gms.). Syracuse mint. (MIX)AHL S •EOE, facing busts of Michael and Theophilus. Cross above large M, * below. SB 1652. Ratto 1814-1816. VF+/XF. Scarce this nice.

(75-100)

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451.

Basil I, the Macedonian.

867-886 AD. AE 16mm. (2.24 gms.). Cherson mint. Large "B" pellets either side. Cross floriate on three steps, pellets on either side. SB 1718. Nice VF, Rare and seldom offered.

(200-225)

452.

John I Tzimisces.

969-976 AD. AE Follis. (4.20 gms.). Facing bust of Christ with gospels. /bASILE. SB 1793. Choice VF+.

+IhSYS/XRISTYS/bASILEY (125-150)

453.

Constantine VIII. 1025-1028. AV Stamenon Nomisma. (4.40 gms.). +IhS XIS REX REGNANTINM, facing bust of Christ. +CWSTANTIN bASILEVS ROM, facing bust of Constantine. SB 1814. Choice XF, scarce.

(325-350)

454.

R o m a n u s III, Argyrus.

1028-1034. AV Stamenon Nomisma. (4.43 gms.).+IhS XISREX REGAANThM, Christ enthroned facing.

CE bOHO RWMANW, the Virgin and Romanus standing facing, M.SB 1819. Choice XF. (300-325)

455.

Constantine IX. 1042-1055. AV Stamenon Nomisma. (4.45 gms.). +IhS XIS REGNANTINM, facing bust of Christ. +CWSTANTN bASILEVS RM, facing bust of Constantine. SB 1830. Choice XF. (300-325)

456.

Manuel I. 1143-1180 AD. EL Aspron Trachy. (4.04 gms.). Christ standing facing, IC XC to either side. Emperor and St. Theodore standing facing holding patriarchal cross, MANVH Ε Ο WPOS around. SB 1959. Near XF. Nicely struck.

(275-300)

457.

John VIII, Paleologus.

1423-1448. Hyperpyron. (6.67 gms.).Bust of Christ facing. IC XC. +IWANHC(ECOTIC 0 ) A E 0 0 R 0 C around facing bust of John. SB 2250. Nice VF for crude issue.

(125-150)

MEDIEVAL & FOREIGN 458.

DARK AGES: The Lombards.

Psuedo imperial issues of Tuscany. 620-700 AD.AV Tremissis. (1.52 gms.). SIVACISI PP AVG, diademned bust right. Garbled reverse inscription. Grierson 31 lv.Choice VF. (575-600)

459.

D A R K A G E S : Ostrogoths.

Athalaric. 526-534 AD. AE Decanummia. (2.64 gms.). Rome mint. INBICTA ROMA, helmeted head of Roma right. DN ATALRICVS, soldier standing right with shield and spear, in field S C/X. Grierson 132. Choice XF with magnificent green patina. Rare.

(400-450)

460.

D A R K A G E S : Ostrogoths.

T h e o d a h a d . 534-536 AD. Quarter Siliqua. (0.64 gms.). DN IVSTINIAN AVG, diademned bust of Justinian right. DN/THEODA/HATHVS/REX in wreath. Grierson 139. Toned aXF/XF. Rare and exceptional condition.

(350-400)

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461.

DARK A G E S : The Visigoths.

In the n a m e of H o n o r i u s . 417-507 AD. AV Solidus. (4.41 gms.). DN H O N O R I V S PF AVG, diademned bust right. VICTORI AVGGG, Emperor with foot on soldier. R V/COMOB in field. Grierson 166. Choice VF+ (750-800)

462.

BOHEMIA. Bretislaus I . 1037-1055. Denar. (0.94 gms.). WENCESLAVS, bust left with hand raised. V D A L SLAVS, King seated facing. Dann. Fiala 267v. Toned VF+ (125-150)

463.

CRUSADER, Achaia.

R o b e r t of A n j o u (?). 1346-1364.AV Ducat. (3.44 gms.). AHDKDAHDVIO SMVENETI DVX, Doge kneeling before St. Mark. SITT+TEDATOTV K. SISTO DVCAT, Christ standing facing. ANS NNM 128. PL. XII, 1. Schlumerger XII, 34. VF. Rare.

(225-250)

464.

DENMARK. Sven E s t r i d s e n . 1047-1075. Penny. (0.91 gms.). +MAhNVS REX, Christ standing. + T O E O L V — LVN, ornate cross. Hauberg 28. Choice XF. (450-475)

465.

FRANCE, Carolingian.

C h a r l e m a g n e . 768-814 AD. Denier. (1.63 gms.). Milan mint. +MEDIOL around Karolus monogram.

CARLVS REX FR around cross. M&G 212. aVF. Rare and popular.

(950-1000)

466.

FRANCE, Carolingian.

C h a r l e s the Bald. 840-877. Denier. (1.74 gms.). Curtisassonien mint. +GRATIA DI REX, Carolus monogram. +CVRTISASONIEN, cross. M&G 895.T0ned VF. (100-110)

467.

FRANCE, Carolingian C h a r l e s the Bald. 840-877. Denier. (1.67 gms.). + CARLVS REX F around cross. + TOLSA CIVI around Karolus monogram. Toulouse mint. Grierson 841. VF. (100-125)

468.

FRANCE. C h a r l e s V I I I . 1483-1497. Liard au Dauphin. (1.10 gms.). Minted for use in Brittany. KAROLVS F R A N C O R V M REX, dolphin entwined around ermine. SIT N O M E N BENEDICTVM, cross. Ciani 830. VF, scarce.

(110-125)

469.

FRANCE, Anglo-Gallic.

Henry VI. 1422-1461. Grand Blanc. (3.20 gms.). Rouen mint. hERICVS above shields, FRANCORVM ET ANGLIE REX. Latin cross above hERICVS, SIT NOMEN DNI BENEDICTV around. Elias 287.VF. (95-110)

470.

F R A N C E , Avignon Papacy.

Pope J o h n XXU. 1316-1334. Gros D'Argent. (3.62 gms.). Pont-de-Sorgue mint. IOHES PAPA XXII COMES VENASINI, Pope seated on two lions. +AGIM TIBI GRA OMI POTENS DEVS, cross. Boudeau 903. VF. Rare and seldom offered (450-500)

471.

F R A N C E , Avignon Papacy.

Pope G r e g o r y XI. 1370-1378. Gros D'Argent. (2.68 gms.). GREGOR PP VNDEC, Pope sitting on two lions. SANCTVS PETRVS, crossed keys. Boudeau 912. Toned VF, scratch on rev. Very Rare.

(350-4‫)ש‬

472.

F R A N C E , Avignon Papacy.

Pope M a r t i n V. 1417-1431. Gros D'Argent. (1.91 gms.). M A R T I N V S PP QUINTVS, Pope seated facing holding a long cross. SANCTVS PETRVS ET PAVLVS, crossed keys. Boudeau 923. Toned VF. Rare· (350-375)

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473.

FRANCE, Lorraine.

C h a r l e s II. 1390-1431. Gros. (1.72 gms.). Minted for Nancy. KAROLVS DVX LOTHOR ZM, Duke standing with sword. MONETA DE NANCI, long cross. De Saulcy IX, 18. VF/F, porous. Scarce and seldom offered. ( 110-120)

474.

FRANCE, Navarre.

F e r d i n a n d Π the Catholic. 1512-1515.Real D'Argent. (3.28 gms.). FERDINANDVS DGR NAVA, crowned shield of Navarre. SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTVM, cross. Boudeau 580.VF. (85-100)

475.

FRANCE, Provence.

C o u n t s R a i m o n d VI & VII. 1194-1249. Denier. (0.96 gms.). + COMES PALACI, cross. DVX MARCHIO PV, sun and moon crescent. Boudeau 787. Toned XF. (75-90)

476.

G E R M A N Y , B i s h o p r i c of E i c h s t a d t .

Sede V a c a n t e . 1790. Double Taler. (55.99 gms.). R E G N A N S SEDE V A C A N T E CAPITULUM EYSTETTENSE, empty throne. 1790 below. Family tree with abbey behind. EXUNO OMNIS NOSTRA SALUS Dav. 2212. Toned superb XF/AU. Rare.

(1500-1600)

477.

HUNGARY A n d r e a s I. 1047-1060. Denar. (0.82 gms.). +REX ANDREAS, cross. PANONEIA, cross. Rethy 12.

Toned VF (125-150)

478.

HUNGARY. Salomon. 1063-1074. Denar. (0.63 gms.). REX SALOMONI, facing bust of king with sword. +PA/ NON/ΙΑ in three lines. Rethy 22. Toned VF, scarce.

(150-175)

479.

HUNGARY Ladislaus I. 1077-1095. Denar. (0.86 gms.). +LADISLAVS REX around three sceptres. Incuse of obverse. Rethy 33. Toned VF (100-125)

480.

ITALY, Milan.

H e n r y VI. 1190-1197. Obol Scodellato. (0.40 gms.).+IMPERATOR around HE/RIC/N. +MEDIOLA NV around cross. Castellotti 2, CNI 22. Toned VF+. Scarce denomination.

(65-80)

481.

ITALY, Milan.

F r e d e r i c k II. 1220-1250. Denaro Piano. (0.86 gms.). + FREDERICVS around I.P.R.T. +ME DIOLA NVM in three lines. Castellotti 2, CNI 5. Toned VF. (75-90)

482.

I T A L Y , N a p l e s & Sicily.

F e r d i n a n d I . 1458-1494. Carlino. (3.54 gms.). +DNS M ADIVT ET EGO DIM, King seated facing on lions, M in field. +FERDINANDVS DGR SI HIE Ε V, arms. Pannuti 21d. Toned VF. (100-125)

483.

SPAIN. Alfonso V I I I . 1158-1214. Dinero. (0.94 gms.). ANFVS REX, crowned bust left. Castle, CASTELA around. Cayon 1109. Nice VF, scarce.

(145-175)

484.

S P A I N , C o u n t s of B a r c e l o n a .

R a m o n B e r e n g e r I I I . 1131-1162. Denier. (0.78 gms.). BARCINO around fleur de lis. Cross and annulets. Cayon 1720. VF, Rare and seldom offered.

(140-175)

485.

S P A I N , C o u n t s of B a r c e l o n a .

J a i m e II. 1327-1335. Croat. (3.06 gms.). IACOBVS DEI GRACIA REX, crowned bust left. CIVITAS BARKNONA, long cross. Cayon 1746. Toned VF. (125-150)

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486.

SPAIN, Castile.

P e d r o I, the C r u e l . 1350-1369. Real. (3.50 gms.). Seville mint. DOMINVS MICHI ADVITOR Ε TEGO DIS PICIAM INIMICOS MEOS, crowned P. PETRVS REX CASTELLE Ε LEGIONIS, arm.

Cayon 1278. Toned VF+ (200-225)

487.

S W I T Z E R L A N D , Basel.

City Issue. N D (c. 1680). Double Taler. (55.82 gms.). BASILEA above city view. D O M I N E CONS TRAV NOS IN PACE around cantonal arms of Basel. Swiss cantonal arms around. Dav. 1741. Proof like AU/UNC. (1750-2000)

488.

S W I T Z E R L A N D , Basel.

City Issue. 1741. Double Taler. (51.10 gms.).BASILEA, City view. 1741 below. D O M I N E CON SERVA NOS IN PACE, Firebreathing dragon supporting cantonal arms. Dav. 1749. Prooflike XF/AU with toning in the devices. A few adjustment marks.

(1500-1650)

489.

T U R K O M A N . U r t u g i d s of M a r d i n .

O r t o k Arslan. Year 611. AE 23mm. (7.64 gms.). Laureate bust of man slightly left. Insciption around.

Five line inscription. Edhem 78-79. VF+/VF. Nicely centered and struck.

(75-90)

Early Dated 490.

I T A L Y , P a l e r m o in Sicily.

Roger II. 1130-1154. Dated 1140. Ducale. (1.77 gms.). R RX SCLS R D X AP around Duke and his son standing holding long cross, AN R X (Anno Regno Decimo) between. Bust of Christ facing, +IC XC RG IN AETERN. Spahr 72. Choice XF/VF. Scarce and seldom offered.

(300-325)

491.

GERMANY, Aachen.

Reinhald of J ü l i c h . 1412. Groschen. (1.91 gms.). ANNO DOMINI MILIESIMO CCCC XII, around MON ETA VRB AQEN, long cross. Bust of Charlemagne holding sceptre and globe, SCS KAROL MA GNVS IPERATO around. Frey 15. Choice VF, nice clear date.

(225-275)

492.

GERMANY, Saxony.

E r n s t , Albert & Wilhelm I I I . 1465. Hornsgroschen. (2.86 gms.). + Ε A D G DVCS SAX TVB L MARCH MIS 65, armorial shield and helmet. W D G DVX SAX TVB L M A R C H MIS, armorial shield and helmet. Frey 109. Choice VF. (175-200)

493.

GERMANY, Saxony.

E r n s t , Albert & Wilhelm Ι Π . 1475. Groschen. (1.98 gms.). + GROSSVS N O V V S MARChI MIS 75, shield with lion. +EWDAG DVCES SAX TV LA MARMIS, shield. Frey 162. VF, scarce.

(175-200)

494.

LOWLANDS, Flanders.

M a r y of B u r g u n d y . 1477. Double Briquet. (2.63 gms.). +SALVV H A C PPLM T W DNE 1477, armorial shield. + MARIA DVCISSA BG COMIT HLAD, lion's seated facing. Frey 181. VF. (100-125)

495.

POMMERANIA, Garz.

Boguslaw XIV. 1489. Schilling. (1.23 gms.). MONETA NOVA GARE 89, shield of Rügen on long cross. +BVGSLAVS DG DVS STETIN, Griffin. Frey 325. Toned VF. (100-125)

496.

LOWLANDS, Brabant.

Philip le Beau. 1500. Double Patard. (3.13 gms.). +PhS DEI GRA ARChIDV AVSTE DVX BURG BRA, crowned arms. OMNIS SPIRITVS LAVDET DOMINVS AVN 1500, floriated cross. Frey -, V.G. & H 119-1. Toned aVF. Scarce.

(100-125)

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ENGLAND 497.

S A X O N . Alfred the Great.

871-899. Penny. (1.62 gms.). +EL FRED RE, around cross patee. BVGA MON in two lines. S-1066.

Toned XF. (1300-1400)

498.

S A X O N . Aethelred II. 978-1016. Penny. (1.62 gms.). + AEDELRED REX ANGLOX, bust of Aethelred left, sceptre before. +GODPINE M O LVND around C/R/V/X in cross. S-1148. Toned XF. Nice sharp strike for issue.

(400-425)

499.

S A X O N . Edward the Confessor.

1042-1066. Penny (1.37 gms.). Pointed helmet type. +EDPERD REX, helmeted bust right with sceptre.

THRVSTAN ON NO(Norwich), cross. North 825. Toned XF/VF. (300-325)

500.

S A X O N . Harold II. 1066. Penny. (1.38 gms.). +HAROLD REX ANGL, crowned bust left with sceptre. EADWARD ON CA (Cantebury) around PAX. North 836. Ex: Lockett 2831. Toned VF+. Nice strike.

(1400-1500)

501.

Stephen.

1135-1154. Penny. (1.24 gms.). STIEFNE REX, bust right, crowned, holding sceptre. ( )DPINE ON ( ), cross moline with a fleur in each angle. North 873. S-1278. Nice VF+ portrait. Usual flan.

(300-350)

502.

Henry II. 1154-1189. Tealby Penny. (1.20 gms.). -t-hENRIC REX ANG, facing bust holding sceptre. Willem on Bury St. Edmunds. Tealby Type A l . S-1337. N-952/1. SCBI Norweb 321. Toned XF. Exceptional strike for this normally poor issue. (See enlargement - Plate 8, page 58.)

(350-375)

503.

Richard I. 1189-1199. Penny. (1.47 gms.). Class 4a. hENRICVS, bust of Richard facing with sceptre. VLARD ON CANTI, short cross. S-1348. Toned VF. (160-185)

504.

John.

1199-1216. Penny. (1.45 gms.). Class 5b. hENRICVS, bust of John with sceptre. RICARD Β ON LVN, short cross. S-1350b. Toned VF. (125-150)

505.

Richard II. 1377-1399. Halfpenny. (0.59 gms.). RICARD REX ANGLI, facing bust. CIVITAS LONDON, long cross.

Intermediate style. S-1699. Toned VF+.

(200-225)

506.

Henry V. 1413-1422. Halfpenny. (0.44 gms.). hENRIC REX ANGI, facing bust with trefoil beside crown. CIVIT AS L O N D O N , long cross. S-1796. Sharp VF. (145-175)

507.

Richard III. 1483-1485. Groat. (2.85 gms.). (Halved sun/rose) RICARD DI GRA REX ANGL Ζ FRANC, facing bust.

CIVITAS LONDON, long cross. S-2159. Toned VF. (675-7(‫ש‬

508.

Henry VII. 1485-1509. AV Angel. (5.18 gms.). (Pheon) hENRIC DI GRA REX ANGL' Ζ FR. St. Michael right piercing a dragon. PER CRUCEM TUA SAL VA NOS XPC REDEMPTOR, H & Rose in ship's mast.

N-1698, S-2187. Ex: Numismatic Circular, April 1908. Near XF. Dies slightly rusty.

(900-1000)

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509.

Henry VIII. 1509-1547. AV Half Sovereign. (6.07 gms.). HENRIC 8 DEI GRA AGL' FRA Ζ HIB REX, Henry enthroned holding orb and sceptre, rose below. EIHS AVTEM TR ANSIENS PER MEDIVMILLORVM IB AT, crowned shield supported by lion and dragon, Ε below. Southwark mint. N-1828, S-2297. VF, nice strike.

(1150-1250)

510.

Henry VIII. 1509-1547. Groat. (2.76 gms.). Second coinage. (Arrow) hENRIC VIII D G R ANGLI Ζ FRANC, crowned bust right.POSVI DEVM , arms surmounted on long cross. S-2337d. Toned VF+. (175-200)

511.

Henry VIII. 1509-1547. Groat. (2.74 gms.). Second coinage. (Lis) +hENRICVS VIII D G ANGL Ζ FRANC, youthful bust right. POSVI DEVM A DIVTOR Ε MEV, long cross with arms. S-2337E. VF+/VF. Nice central portrait strike.

(150-175)

512.

Edward VI. 1547-1553. Shilling. (6.03 gms.). Fine silver issue. (Tun) EDWARD VI DG AGL FR'Z hIB REX, crowned bust slightly to left, rose and XII in field. POSI DEV... arms on long cross. S-2482. Toned VF+.

Strong strike on portrait and legends.

(375-400)

513.

Mary.

1553-1554. AV Angel. (5.00 gms.). MARIA D G ANG FRA Ζ HIB REGINA, St. Michael piercing a dragon. A DNO FACTV ESTISTVD Ζ EST MIRABI, shield sourmounted on ship. S-2490. Near VF. Rare and seldom offered.

(1275-1400)

514.

Elizabeth I. 1561. Six Pence. (2.80 gms.). 3rd Issue. (Pheon) ELIZABETH DG ANG FR ET HI REGINA, crowned bust left, rose behind. POSI DEV... 15 61 above arms mounted on long cross. S-2561. Toned aXF. Nice even color and strike.

(200-225)

515.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. Half Groat. (1.03 gms.). Fifth Issue. "0" Ε D G ROSA SINE (SPINA), crowned bust left.. in field. CIVI TAS LON DON, longcross through arms. S-2579. VF, nice portrait.

(75-100)

516.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. Penny. (0.44 gms.). Fifth Issue. "Ο" Ε D G ROSA SINE SPINA, crowned bust left. CIVI TAS LON DON longcross through arms. S-2580. Toned VF. Scarce.

(135-150)

517.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. H a l f p e n n y . (0.27 gms.). Sixth Issue. "2" above portcullis. Ornate cross. S-2588. VF, slightly crinkled. Rare.

(200-250)

518.

James I. 1603-1625. AV Laurel. (8.98 gms.). (Lis) IACOBVS D G MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX, laureate bust left. FACIAM EOS IN GENTEM UNAM, crowned shield. S-2638, N-2114. Toned VF+. Nice strike.

(950-1000)

519.

James I. 1603-1625. Shilling. (5.75 gms.). IACOBVS D G MA BRI FRAET HI REX, crowned bust right, XII behind. Shield. S-2668. Toned VF. (175-200)

520.

Charles I. 1643. Half Pound. (59.79 gms.). CAROLVS D G MAGN BRIT FRAN ET HIB REX, Charles left on horseback. EXVRGAT DEVS DISSIPENTVR INIMICI, around RELIG PROF IEG ANG LIBER PAR, over 1643. Oxford plumes on reverse. S-2945, N-2404. Nice VF+. Rare.

(1450-1500)

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521.

Charles I. 1625-1649. Halfcrown. (14.89 gms.). Tower mint. CAROLVS D G MAG BRT FRA ET HIB REX (Star), Charles left on horseback with raised sword. CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO, arms. S-2775. Toned XF. Remarkable strike for this usually crude issue. (See enlargement - Plate 8, page 58.)

(500-575)

522.

Charles II. 1665. AR Pattern Farthing. (6.32 gms.). C A R O L V S A CAROLO, laureate bust left, 1665 below.

QVAIVOR MARIA VINDICO, Britannia seated left. In ex:BRITANNIA. Peck 407. Choice VF. Scarce.

(225-250)

523.

William & M a r y .

1691. Halfcrown. (14.88 gms.). GVLIEMVS ET MARIA DEI GRATIA, conjoined busts right. REX ET REGINA MAG BR FR ET HI, 1691 around four shields. S-3436. Superb AU. (450-500)

IRELAND 524.

Hiberno-Norse. Phase VI. 1095-1110. Penny. (0.37 gms.). Crude bust left, crozier before. Long cross. S-6187. Toned VF, thinned flan in several spots.

(125-150)

525.

E d w a r d IV. 1461-1483. Groat. (2.14 gms.). EDWARDVS ... bust facing G below bust (for Germyn Lynch).

Longcross. Dublin mint. S-6330. VF, ex: John Quincy Adams Collection.

(225-250)

526.

E l i z a b e t h I. 1561. Shilling. (4.33 gms.). "Fine" issue. (Harp) ELIZABETH D G'A F ET HIBERNIE REGI, crowned bust left. POS VI DEVM ADIVITOREM MEVM, crowned shield of harps, 15 61. S-6506. Superb XF. Toned. Possibly the finest known of this issue. (See enlargement - Plate 8, page 58.)

(1600-1700)

SCOTLAND 527.

David I .

1124-1153. Penny. (1.13 gms.). Period D. (D)AV(IT REX), crowned bust right. Cross fleury and pellets.

S-5010v. Toned VF, usual crude workmanship. Very rare.

(800-900)

528.

William 'The Lion.‫׳‬ 1165-1214. Penny. (1.44 gms.). Class I. + WILEMVS REX, crowned bust left, scetre before. FOLPO L(T) DEPER, cross with pellets and crescents. S-5024. Choice VF. (400-450)

529.

William ,The Lion'.

1165-1214. Penny. (1.47 gms.). Phase B. LE REI WILAM, crowned bust left with sceptre. Short cross. S5029. Toned VF. (200-250)

530.

Alexander III. 1249-1286. Penny. (1.38 gms.). Second coinage. + ALEXANDER DEI GRA, crowned bust left with sceptre. REX SCOTORVM, long cross and mullets. S-5056. Toned VF+ (70-95)

531.

J o h n Baliol.

1292-1296. Halfpenny. (0.60 gms.). Second Coinage. +IOh(ANNES REX), crowned bust left with sceptre.

REX SCOTORVM, cross with two mullets in angels. S-5074. F/VF, very rare and seldom offered.

(375-400)

532.

Robert Bruce.

1306-1329. Penny. (1.68 gms.). + ROBERTVS DEI GRA, crowned bust left. +SCOTORVM REX, long cross. S-5076. VF+. Rare and popular ruler.

(700-750)

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533.

Robert III. 1390-1406. Groat. (2.91 gms.). Heavy coinage. ROBERTVS DEI GRA REX SCOTORVM, crowned bust facing. VILLA EDINBURGh, long cross. S-5164. Toned VF. (150-175)

534.

J a m e s I. 1406-1437. Groat. (2.09 gms.). IACOBVS DE GRATIA REX SCOT, crowned bust facing, sceptre to left.

VILLA EDINBVRGH, long cross. S-5195. VF, toned. Rare this nice.

(375-400)

535.

J a m e s I. 1406-1437. Groat. (1.90 gms.). (+ IA)COBVS _ GRACIA REX SCOTORVM, facing bust with sceptre.

VILLA EDINBURGH, long cross. S-5195. Near VF. Rare and seldom offered.

(150-175)

536.

James III. 1484-1488. Groat. (2.67 gms.). Sixth issue. IACOBVS DEI GRACIA REX SCOT, bust half left with arched crown. VILLA EDIN BRVG, long cross. S-5285v. Fine. Rare.

(125-150)

537.

J a m e s IV. 1488-1531. Groat. (2.19 gms.). Light coinage. (Crown) IACOBVS DEI GRA REX SCOTTERV O, crowned facing bust. VILLA EDINBVRGH, long cross. S-5340. Choice VF. Exceptional for this issue.

(550-600)

538.

J a m e s IV. 1486-1513. Billon Penny. (0.76 gms.). + 1( cross. S-5358. VF+. Typical ragged

)EX, crowned facing bust. V( flan.

)DIN BVRG, long (75-100)

539.

J a m e s V. 1513-1526. Billon Plack. (1.84 gms.). IACOBVS DEI GRA REX SCOTORVM, crowned arms. VILLA I Î&#x2022; DEN BVRG, long ornate cross. S-5381. Toned VF. Exceptional strike for crude issue.

(75-100)

540.

Mary.

1558. With thistle c/m of 1578. Testoon. (5.92 gms.). MARIA DEI G SCOTOR REGINA 1558, crowned shield. INVIATVTE TVA LIBERA ME 1558, cross. Counterstamped with thistle. S-5406. Toned Fine.

Nice counterstamp.

(100-125)

541.

Mary.

1561. Testoon. (5.89 gms.). Third Period. First widowhood. MARIA DEI GRA SCOTORVM REGINA, bust left in French bonnet. + SALVM FAC POPVLVM TVVM DOMINE, crowned arms. S-5422. Nice VF/VF+. Slight yellowish tint indicates gilding once. (See enlargement - Plate 8, page 58.) (2000-2250)

542.

J a m e s VI. 1567-1625. AV Thistle Crown. (1.94 gms.). IA D G MAG BR F & H REX, crowned rose. TVEATVR VNITA DEVS, crowned thistle. S-5471. VF. Rare and seldom offered.

(850-900)

LARGE LOTS 543.

G R E E K : Lot of two (2) tetradrachms of Alexander III. Both VF+ or better. In need of cleaning.

(300-350)

544.

G R E E K : Lot of twenty-eight (28) silver coins. Obols - Tetradrachms. Collector grade coins ranging from Fine to VF. A great group for the beginning collector or as study group. Must be seen to appreciate the great value.

(900-1200)

545.

G R E E K : Lot of six (6) silver coins. Five Seleucid including a VF tetradrachm of Demetrius II. One silver tetradrachm of Ptolemy X. Fine - VF. (600-750)

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546.

G R E E K : Lot of sixteen (16) silver coins. Obols - Staters. Primarily from Italy. Conditions range from Fine to VF. A very interesting mix of coins. Must be seen to appreciate the value.

(500-600)

547.

G R E E K : Lot of sixteen (16) silver coins. Obols - Tetrashekel. From mainland Greece to the east. An interesting group that must be seen to appreciate the value, which includes a nice VF Tetrashekel from Sidon.

(800-1000)

548.

G R E E K : Lot of twenty one (21) bronze coins. Range in size from 15mm - 25mm. From areas from Italy - Egypt. A nice mix from a collection, all are nice examples ranging in grade from VG-VF. (300-325)

549.

G R E E K : Lot of three (3) silver Tetradrachms from the Seleucid Kingdom. Antiochus III & VII. Fine to nice VF. An interesting lot.

(350-400)

550.

R O M A N R E P U B L I C : Lot of twenty three (23) pieces. One anonymous struck sextans and twenty two denarii all different. Conditions F-gdVF, a few worse. Good dealer lot.

(600-700)

551.

R O M A N : Lot of eight (8) bronzes. Five sestertii including Nero & Aelius, 3 As'. Grades range from VG - aVF. Nice cross section.

(400-500)

552.

R O M A N : Lot of twenty (20) silver coins. A cistophorus of Augustus, two antoninianii and seventeen Imperatorial and Imperial denarii. The denarii are represented by Mark Antony, Julius Caesar (portrait), Augustus, Nero, Vitellius and others. A nice beginner group of historical coins. F-VF+ (700-750)

553.

R O M A N : Lot of three (3). Sextans of the Republic (cast), Denarius of Augustus (XF a little porous), Decentius Double Centenionalis with a Christogram. Lot from F-XF. (400-450)

554.

R O M A N & B Y Z A N T I N E : Lot of six (6) gold and electrum coins. From Julian II to three Byzantine solidii and a tremissis, plus one Ottoman silver piece. Mostly Fine.

(450-600)

555.

B Y Z A N T I N E : Lot of two (2) gold Stamenon Nomisma. Manuel VII and Constantine IX. Superb XF, but in need of cleaning. From a recent hoard.

(300-375)

556.

M E D I E V A L : Lot of three (3) silver coins. France, Philip IV, Gros Tournois. Germany, Strassburg, Henry II, Denier. Germany, Saxe Wittenberg, Friederich II, Groschen. Fine-VF. (125-150)

557.

M E D I E V A L : Lot of four (4) silver coins. France, Albi, Anonymous Carolingian style denier. France, Toulouse, Raimond VII, Denier. Italy, Pisa, Republic, Mezzo Grosso. Spain, Alfonso X, Dinero. Fine VF. (200-250)

558.

E N G L A N D : Lot of four (4) coins. Celtic South Thames, Potin 17mm. Northumbria, Eanred, Sceat.

Commonwealth, 1656, Shilling. Charles II, Hammered shilling. F-VF. (275-300)

559.

M I X E D : Lot of sixty six (66) coins in bronze and silver. Primarily ancients, Greek, Roman and Byzantine. At least five fakes in the lot and a few ancient fourees. Sold as is - No r e t u r n s . An interesting study group.

(675-800)

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