CNA_IX

CLASSICAL COINS

PUBLIC AUCTION SALE December 7, 1989 New York City

IX CLASSICAL NUMISMATIC AUCTIONS, LTD. VICTOR E N G L A N D QUARRYVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA

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A Public and Mail Bid Auction Sale of

CLASSICAL COINS Featuring Ancient Greek Greek Bronzes A Collection of Celtic Greek Imperials Roman Republican Roman Imperial Byzantine Gold Renaissance Copies of Roman Coins Thursday December 7 , 1 9 8 9 10:00 AM SHERATON

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ENLARGEMENTS All enlargements are 2:1 with the exception of 11, 84, 89, 90, 92, 9 7 , 1 8 7 , 1 8 8 , 1 9 1 , 1 9 3 - 1 9 5 , 1 9 7 , 1 9 8 - 2 0 2 , 206-208 which are 4:1

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LOT PICKUP At the table of Victor England At the N e w York International Saturday, D e c e m b e r 9 , 1 9 8 9 - A f t e r 2 P M S u n d a y , D e c e m b e r 1 0 , 1 9 8 9 - After 10 A M M o n d a y , D e c e m b e r 1 1 , 1 9 8 9 - 1 0 A M til N o o n

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CALABRIA 1.

Tarentum. Circa 344-334 BC. Stater. (7.84 gms.). Naked horseman on prancing horse right, holding lance downwards with right hand, left holds shield and two more lances; Λ-Ν in fields; beneath, ΚΑΛ/Χ. ΤΑΡΑΣ, Taras astride dolphin right, holding crested helmet with both hands; beneath dolphin, ΦΙ. Vlasto 555. Iridescently toned near EF, light graffiti below dolphin (XI).

(500)

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T a r e n t u m . Circa 302-281 BC. Drachm. (3.10 gms.).

Helmeted head of Athena right, helmet crested and ornamented with Skylla hurling a stone. Owl standing right on olive-spray, head facing; behind, TAP; before reading upwards, IOP. Vlasto 1052. Beautifully toned VF+. (250)

LUCANIA 5.

Metapontum. Circa 510-480 BC. Stater. (8.01 gms.). Sixgrained barley ear; to left reading upwards, META; cable border. Incuse six-grained barley ear. Noe 203 (class IX).

Toned goood VF. (450)

Tarentum. Circa 281-272 BC. Didrachm. (6.55 gms.)· Youth crowning himself on horseback right; below, ΙΑΛΟ and capital of Ionic column. Taras astride dolphin left, holding distaff with left hand and akrostolion in extended right.

Vlasto 803. Iridescently toned near EF. (400)

Tarentum. Circa 300 BC. Didrachm. ( 7.10 gms.). Diademed bust of nymph left, wearing long pendant earring. Jockey crowning horse right, dolphin in field above, lion below, TA in right field. Vlasto 1020. Toned good VF. (300)

BRUTTIUM 6.

Croton. Circa 550-480 BC. Stater. (6.95 gms.). Tripod with two serpents emerging from bowl. Incuse of obverse type.

SNG Cop. 1738, SNG ANS 235 (same dies). Lightly toned good VF. (1500)

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C r o t o n . Circa 370-300 BC. Third Stater. (3.12 gms.).

Laureate head of the River-god Aesarus right. Owl standing left, head facing; before, ear of barley with leaves; above, KPO. SNG Cop. 1809, SNG München 1464, BMC 103. Near EF. (225)

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SICILY 8.

A g r i g e n t u m . Before 413 BC. Didrachm. (8.49 gms.). Eagle standing left; behind, ΑΚΡΑ. Crab. cf. SNG Cop. 25. Toned good VF, centering better than usual.

(750)

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Syracuse. Circa 405-400 BC. Decadrachm. (43.25 gms.).

Signed by the artist Kimon. Female charioteer driving quadriga left, holding reins in left hand and goad in right; above, Nike flying right and crowning charioteer; in exergue, panoply of armour (cuirass, greaves, helmet and shield). (ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ), Head of Artemis-Arethusa left, wearing hair in netted sphendone and ampyx, single pendant earring, and necklace; KI (Kimon's signature) on ampyx above her forehead; four dolphins around (three visible).

Kraay-Hirmer, Greek Coins, #116 (obv. die) and 121 (rev. die); Boston MFA 433; Jonkees 7. Attractive VF+/EF with light toning and of the finest classical style.

(25,000)

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Syracuse. Agathocles. 317-289 BC. AV Drachm. (4.27 gms.). c. 317-310 BC. Laureate head of Apollo left; behind, ear of corn. Galloping biga right, driven by charioteer holding goad; below, triskeles; around, ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ. SNG München 1189/90, SNG Lockett 1000. EF, rare.

(4500)

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Syracuse. Agathocles. 317-289 BC. EL 50 Litrae. (3.75 gms.). c. 310-304 BC. Laureate head of Apollo left; behind, wreath. Tripod; around, ΣΥΡΑΚ ΟΣΙΩΝ; between legs of tripod, Π. SNG München 1203, Jenkins Group C. Nice EF. (2500)

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Syracuse. Agathocles. 317-289 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.79 gms.). c. 310-304 BC. Head of Persephone right, wearing wreath of corn; behind head, ΚΟΡΑΣ reading downwards.

Nike, nude to the waist, standing half-right and erecting a trophy, hammer in her right hand; behind her legs, triskeles. cf. SNG Cop. 766. EF as struck but areas of weakness due to strike.

(800)

Syracuse. Circa 405-380 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.69 gms.). In the style of the artist Eukleidas. Galloping quadriga driven left by male charioteer holding goad, Nike flying above right about to crown charioteer; below in exergue, dolphin swimming left. (ΣΥ)ΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ Head of Artemis-Arethusa left; wearing sphendone, double hook earring, and plain necklace with a small pendant bead; hair combed upwards in long waving locks; around, four dolphins. Tudeer 89. VF, small corrosion spot above the head of Arethusa, rare.

(3000) Ex: John Ward Collection, Part II, Property of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Lot 242 (Sotheby's, Zurich, April 4-5, 1973). Realized 9500. SFr.

Syracuse. Circa Late 5th ‫ ־‬Early 4th Centuries BC. AV Didrachm. (0.65 gms.). ΣΥΡΑ (retrograde), helmeted head of Athena left. Gorgon's head on snake-fringed aegis. SNG Cop. 687, SNG München 1087. VF+, rare.

(1750)

Syracuse. Time of Timoleon. 345-336 BC. Stater. (8.48 gms.). Pegasus left. Helmeted head of Athena right, ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ before. SNG München 1120, SNG Cop. 711.

EF. (450)

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Syracuse. Agathocles. 317-289 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.12 gms.). c. 310-304 BC. Same type as previous, cf. SNG Cop. 766. EF as struck but areas of weakness due to strike. (900)

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Syracuse. Agathocles. 317-289 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.99 gms.). c. 310-304 BC. Same types as previous, cf. SNG Cop. 766. VF+ but areas of weakness due to strike. (700)

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Syracuse. Hieronymos. 215-214 BC. Ten Litrae. ( 8.35 gms.). Diademed head of Hieronymous left. Β Α Σ Ι Λ Ε Ο Σ ΙΕΡΩΝΥΜΟΥ above and below thunderbolt. BMC 640.

Holloway 40. Toned good VF, a few small scrapes on obverse.

(650) Ex: Garrett Collection II, 151. / G ^ y ,

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Syracuse. Siculo-Punic Issue for Carthage. Circa 320-300 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.20 gms.). Head of Arethusa left, hair wreathed in corn, wearing necklace and triple-drop pendant earring; around, four dolphins. Horse's head left; behind, palm tree; below in punie letters, "MMHNT." Jenkins "Coins of Punic Sicily" (Part III, SNR 56) - 154 (same dies), pi. 11. Attractive EF. (2500)

Syracuse. Siculo-Punic Issue for Carthage. Circa 320-300 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.57 gms.). Head of Arethusa left, hair wreathed in com, wearing necklace and triple-drop pendant earring; around, four dolphins. Horse's head left; behind, palm-tree; below, punie letter "mem." Jenkins- "Coins of Punic Sicily" (Part III, SNR 56)- 237 (same rev. die), pi. 18.

Good VF. (700)

Syracuse. Siculo-Punic Issue for Carthage. Circa 350-320 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.18 gms.). Head of Arethusa right, hair wreathed in com, wearing necklace and triple-drop pendant earring; behind neck; poppy head; before, two dolphins.

Horse in front of palm tree, stepping to right. Jenkins ‫־‬ "Coins of Punic Sicily" (Part ΙΠ, SNR 56) - 110 (same dies), pi. 6. Superb EF. (4000)

Syracuse. Siculo-Punic Issue for Carthage. Circa 300-289 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.87 gms.). Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Horse's head left; behind, palm-tree; below, punie letters "MHSBM." Jenkins - "Coins of Punic Sicily" (Part IV, SNR 57) - 376 (same dies), pi. 10.

VF+.

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Syracuse. Siculo-Punic Issue for Carthage. Circa 300-289 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.11 gms.). Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Horse's head left; behind, palm-tree; below, punie letters "MHSBM." Jenkins - "Coins of Punic Sicily" (Part IV, SNR 57) - 416 (same obv. die), pi.

14. Near EF. (700)

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Syracuse. Siculo Punic Issue for Carthage. Circa 213-210 BC. Quarter Shekel. (1.85 gms.). Male head right, hair wreathed in grain. Horse prancing right, punie legend below.

SNG Cop 379. Toned near EF. (200)

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Syracuse. Siculo Punic Issue for Carthage. Circa 213-210 BC. Eighth Shekel. (1.10 gms.). Male head right, hair wreathed in grain. Horse prancing right, punie legend below, cf. SNG Cop 379. EF. Scarce.

(250)

SCYTHIA, Dynasts of.

26. Koson. Circa 50-40 BC. AV Stater. (8.43 gms.). Struck at Olbia. Three men wearing togas and walking left (the consul Junius Brutus between two lictors?); before, monogram; in exergue, ΚΟΣΟΝ. Eagle standing left on sceptre, holding wreath in claw. Dewing 1245/46, Weber 2782, BMC 1.

Superb EF as struck.

(5000) The obverse is probably an imitation of a Republican denarius struck by M. Brutus in circa 54 BC.

THRACE 27. Cherronesos. Circa 400-350 BC. Hemidrachm. (2.44 gms.).

Forepart of lion right, head looking back, paws raised.

Quadripartite incuse; in the two deeper depressions opposite, a wreath and pellet. SNG Cop. 843. Nice EF. (300)

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Maroneia. Circa 400-350 BC. Tetradrachm. (10.86 gms.).

Persic weight standard. Horse prancing left with loose rein and his tail raised. ΕΠΙΧΟΡΗΓΟ around the border of a linear square containing a grape vine; to left of linear square, bee; all within incuse square. BMC 26. EF with light toning.

(2500)

29.

Islands off. Thasos. After circa 146 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.59 gms.). Head of young Dionysus right, wearing ivy-wreath and band across forehead. ΗΡΑΚΛΕΟΥΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΘΑΣΙΩΝ Herakles, nude, standing half-left, balancing club on ground with right hand, lion's skin draped over left arm; monogram between club and right leg. SNG Cop. 1040, BMC 74.

Lovely toned VF+.

(250)

THRACE, Kings of.

30. Lysimachus. 323-281 BC. AV Stater. (8.39 gms.). c. 297281 BC. Byzantium. Deified head of Alexander the Great right, wearing horn of Ammon and diadem. Athena Nikephoros seated left, holding Nike in right hand, leaning left elbow on shield; on throne, BY; below, trident ornamented with dolphins; to left, ΦΚ monogram. H. Seyrig - "Monnaies Hellénistiques De Byzance Et De Calcédoine" (Essays Robinson) pl.24, 14; Müller 171. Nice EF. (3750)

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Lysimachus. 323-281 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.03 gms.). c.

301-297. Mint of Magnesia. Head of Alexander the Great as Herakles, wearing lion's skin headdress. Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and sceptre; before, monogram within wreath above forepart of lion; below throne, Σ monogram.

Thompson- "The Mints of Lysimachus" (Essays Robinson) 96, Müller -2. Choice EF, rare.

(3000)

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Lysimachus. 323-281 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.98 gms.). c.

297-281 BC. Lampsacus. Deified head of Alexander the Great right, wearing horn of Ammon and diadem. Athena Nikephoros seated left, holding Nike in right hand, leaning left elbow on shield; monograms to left and below.

Thompson - "The Mints of Lysimachus" (Essays Robinson)-, Thompson-Bellinger -Lampsacus 6, cf. Müller 493. Nice EF, excellent style.

(1750)

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Acanthus. Circa 525-470 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.64 gms.).

Bull kneeling right, head raised while being attacked by lion left; in exergue, floral motif. Quadripartite incuse square. J. Desneux- "Les Tétradrachmes D'Akanthos" (Revue Belge De Numismatique, 1949)- #6; SNG ANS 2. Attractively toned near EF, rare.

(5000)

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Lete (?). Circa 520-500 BC. Stater. (9.85 gms.). Nude, ithyphallic satyr right, grabbing arm of fleeing nymph looking back; two pellets on either side of figures.

Quadripartite incuse square divided diagonally. Svoronos pi.

Vn, 17 (The Sirinopaeonians); SNG ANS 948, SNG Ash. 2269. EF. (3500) Lete is the traditional but unsupported attribution given for this type.

Lysimachus. 323-281 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.16 gms.). Same types as previous but Λ on throne and in inner left field, spiked helmet (?). Possibly unpublished for both the Λ on the throne and the spiked helmet. VF+, rare for symbols.

(700)

MACEDON 34. Sermyle. Circa Early 5th Century BC. Tetrobol. (3.17 gms.).

Horseman galloping right, holding spear. Quadripartite incuse square, cf. SNG Ashmolean 2380, SNG ANS 726.

Good VF, extremely rare.

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MACEDON, Kings of.

37. Philip II. 359-336 BC. AV Stater. (8.54 gms.). Pella mint.

Laureate head of Apollo right. Galloping biga driven right by charioteer, holding goad; below horses, Nike flying right and holding wreath. Le Rider 374 (same dies). Good VF. (1800)

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Philip Π. 359-336 BC. AV Stater. (8.51 gms.). Pella mint.

Laureate head of Apollo right. Galloping biga driven right by charioteer, holding goad; below horses, shield. Le Rider 389c (same dies). Good VF. (1500)

Philip II. 359-336 BC. Tetradrachm. (14.27 gms.). c. 323315 BC. Amphipolis. Laureate head of Zeus right. Young jockey on victorious race-horse walking right, holding palm-branch upright; below horse, laurel-branch. Le Rider pl.46, #11 (same reverse die). Choice EF. (1200)

40.

Alexander III. 336-323 BC. AV Stater. (8.61 gms.). Salamis mint. Helmeted head of Athena right, wearing necklace, helmet ornamented with serpent. Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; before, spear-head. SNG Ashmolean 2923, Müller 310. Superb EF, perfectly centered.

(3500)

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A l e x a n d e r III. 336-323 BC. AV Stater. (8.56 gms.).

Helmeted head of Athena right, helmet ornamented with serpent. Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; before, thunderbolt. Müller 2, SNG Cop. 625. Nice VF+. Π 800)

42.

Alexander III. 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.11 gms.). Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and sceptre; before, EK monogram within circle; under throne, bipennis. Müller 580, Thompson 241. Nice EF. (500)

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Alexander III. 336-323 BC. Drachm. (4.23 gms.). Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Zeus enthroned left, holding sceptre and eagle; behind, spear-head; before, barley seed. Müller 313. Choice EF. (300)

43.

Alexander III. 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.52 gms.). Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Zeus enthroned left, holding sceptre and eagle; before, monogram within wreath; below throne, MI. Müller 734. EF, light reverse corrosion, great style and execution.

(350)

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Alexander III. 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.32 gms.).

Temnos mint. Posthumous issue circa 175 BC. Head of Alexander as Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress.

Zeus enthroned left, holding sceptre and eagle; before, amphora surrounded by a vine-branch; and monogram and E. SNG Cop. 742, Müller 956. Lightly toned VF. (150)

45.

Alexander III. 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm. (14.70 gms.). Ake mint. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress.

Zeus enthroned left, holding sceptre and eagle; before, III/II ‫ ״‬YO. cf. Newell - The Dated Alexander Coinage of Sidon and Ake - 39. Good VF, lightly cleaned.

(400)

Alexander III. 336-323 BC. Drachm. (4.18 gms.). Aradus mint. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress.

Zeus enthroned left, holding sceptre and eagle; before, I; beneath throne, A/P. Müller 1361(4Dr.) for type. Near EF. (200)

Philip III. 323-316 BC. Drachm. (4.13 gms.). Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Zeus enthroned left, holding sceptre and eagle; before, lyre. Müller 50, SNG Cop. 1100. Nice VF+.

(200)

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Antigonus Gonatas. 277-239 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.45 gms.). Macedonian shield; in center, head of Pan with lagobolon behind. Athena Alkis standing right, holding thunderbolt and shield; to left, Macedonian helmet; to right, HP monogram. SNG Cop. 1200, SNG Berry 354. Superb EF. (1700)

50.

Antigonus III Doson. 229-221 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.94 gms.). Head of Poseidon right. Apollo seated left on prow holding bow. Weber 2191. Toned VF. (850) Ex: Pozzi Collection 968.

ILLYRIA 52. Apollonia. Circa 1st Century BC. Drachm. (3.88 gms.).

Laureate head of Apollo right; before, ΑΡΧΕΛΑΟΣ. Three nymphs, holding hands, dancing around fire; between nymphs, ΑΠΟ(Λ); in exergue, Α Ρ Ι Σ Τ Ω Ν Α Υ / Σ Η Ν Ο Σ . cf.

BMC-69v. (magistrates names), A. Maier (Num. Zeitschr.

XLI, 1908) #133. Toned VF+.

(500)

ILLYRO-PAEONIAN Region 53. Damastion. Circa 360-345 BC. Tetradrachm. (13.55 gms.).

Laureate head of Apollo left. Tripod on thick base inscribed ΗΡΑΚΛ; to right, ΕΙΔΟ (ΗΡΑΚΛΕΙΔΟ); to left, upright knife and KH. May - The Coinage of Damastion - #51. Superb EF for type and rare as such.

(5000) The actual site of Damastion has yet to be discovered!

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51. Patraus. 335-315 BC. Tetradrachm. (12.55 gms.). Laureate head of Apollo right. Horseman in crested helmet right, spearing fallen soldier holding shield, cf. SNG ANS 1040.

VF+.

(250)

CORCYRA 54. Circa 500-450 BC. Triobol. (2.94 gms.). Amphora. Stellate pattern within incuse square. SNG Cop. 145. Toned VF, rare.

(400) 16

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ACARNANIA 58. Anactorium. Circa 350-300 BC. Stater. (8.26 gms.). Pegasus left. Helmeted head of Athena left; behind, monogram and temple-key bound with fillet. BMC 20, Cammann 68.

VF/VF+.

(200) 55.

Circa 400-338 BC. Triobol. (2.49 gms.). Amphora; to left, K. Star of eight rays; between rays, KOP (P retrograde), cf.

SNG Cop. 158 and BMC 136 for type. Near EF. (450)

59.

Leucas. Circa 400-330 BC. Stater. (8.16 gms.). Pegasus right with curled wing; below, Λ. Helmeted head of Athena right; above, Σ ; behind, grape-bunch. BMC 46. Good VF, lightly porous.

(150)

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Leucas. Circa 400-330 BC. Stater. (8.38 gms.). Pegasus right, Λ below. Helmeted head of Athena right; behind, Λ and ladle (ciathos). SNG Cop. 349 (same obv. die). VF+. (200)

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Leucas. Circa 330-250 BC. Stater. (8.47 gms.). Pegasus left.

Helmeted head of Athena left; behind, Λ and stylis. SNG Cop. 357, BMC 101. Near EF. (200)

THESSALY 56. Larissa. Circa 340-321 BC. Didrachm. (12.17 gms.). Threequarter facing head of the nymph Larissa, wearing necklace, hair bound in ampyx and cascading loosely about her face.

Bridled horse with head held high, trotting right; around, ΛΑΡΙ-Σ(ΑΙΩΝ). Jameson 1092 (same dies), Boston MFA 894 (same obv. die). EF, beautiful style.

(5000) The obverse design for this coin was directly inspired by the facing head design of Arethusa by the artist Kimon struck on a Syracusan tetradrachm circa 405 BC.

57.

Thessalian Confederacy. After 196 BC. Double Victoriatus.

(6.10 gms.). Laureate bust of Zeus right. Athena Itonia standing right with spear and shield, ( Π ) ν θ - Ω Ν Ο Σ above, ΚΛΕΟΜΑΧΙΔΝ below. SNG Cop 293. Toned good VF. (225)

BOEOTIA 62. Thebes. Circa 379-338 BC. Stater. (12.32 gms.). Boeotian shield. KA-BI, fluted amphora in concave field. BMC 150, SNG Cop. 339. VF, well-centered for issue.

(300)

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Athens. After 449 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.09 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right. Owl standing right, head facing, olivebranch and crescent behind; before, ΑΘΕ. cf. SNG Cop. 31.

Toned EF. (750)

67.

Athens. After 449 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.16 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right. Owl standing right, head facing, olivebranch and crescent behind; before, ΑΘΕ. cf. SNG Cop. 31.

Nice EF. (750)

68.

Athens. After 449 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.16 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right. Owl standing right, head facing, olivebranch and crescent behind; before, ΑΘΕ. cf. SNG Cop. 33.

EF. (650)

69.

A t h e n s . Circa 143/142 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.68 gms.).

Helmeted head of Athena Parthenos right, wearing triplecrested Attic type helmet, pendant earring and necklace; helmet ornamented with Pegasus and the foreparts of four horses. ΑΘΕ, Owl standing right, head facing, on an amphora which lies on its side; to right, Artemis with torch; all within wreath. (Magistrates Phanokles-Apollonios).

Thompson 707a. VF+/VF. (300)

ATTICA 63. Athens. After 449 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.16 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right. Owl standing right, head facing, olivebranch and crescent behind; before, ΑΘΕ. cf. SNG Cop. 33.

Choice EF. (2500)

64.

65.

Athens. After 449 BC. Triobol. (2.09 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right. Owl standing facing, wings closed, between two olive-sprays; around, ΑΘΕ reading inwards. SNG Cop. 46. Good VF, well-centered.

(1200)

Athens. After 449 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.08 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right. Owl standing right, head facing, olivebranch and crescent behind; before, ΑΘΕ. cf. SNG Cop. 33.

Lightly toned near EF. (1000)

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71.

Athens. Circa 142/141 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.24 gms.). Same types as previous but in right reverse field, bee. (Magistrates Zoilos-Euandros). cf. Thompson 719b. Lightly toned good VF. (350)

Athens. Circa 88/87 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.51 gms.). Same types as previous but in right reverse field, Pegasus grazing left. (Magistrates Aristion-Philon). Thompson- 969a. Near EF but weakly struck on obverse.

(500)

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Circa 340 BC. Stater. (12.23 gms.). Tortoise between A-I, carpace divided into 13 segments. Incuse square divided into 5 compartments, N-I in the two upper divisions and a dolphin in the lower left division. SNG Cop. 526, SNG Locke1998 ‫ ״‬, BMC 197. Lovely toned EF.

CORINTMA 74. Corinth. Circa 4th Century BC. Stater. (8.30 gms.). Pegasus advancing left with front right leg raised, wings parallel to ground. Helmeted head of Athena left with five dolphins around. Ravel 772 (same dies). VF. (225)

75.

AEGINA 72. Circa 525-500 BC. Stater. (12.22 gms.). Sea-turtle with row of large dots down dorsal spine. "Union Jack" pattern of deep incuse triangles, several filled and broken, cf. Selinus Hoard - 103 ("A Greek Archaic Silver Hoard From Selinus"

by Carmen Amold-Biucchi, Leslie Beer-Tobey, and Nancy M. Waggoner; ANSMN 33 [1988]). VF. (500)

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Corinth. Circa 386-307 BC. Stater. (8.41 gms.). Pegasus left. Helmeted head of Athena left; behind, Ε and rose. Ravel 997. Good VF. (200)

Corinth. Circa 386-307 BC. Stater. (8.42 gms.). Pegasus right. Helmeted head of Athena left; behind, Δ and cuirass.

Ravel 1000. VF+.

(225)

(450

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Corinth. Circa 386-307 BC. Stater. (8.47 gms.). Pegasus left. Helmeted head of Athena left; behind, Δ and figure of Dionysus holding cantharus. Ravel 1002. EF. (350)

82.

78.

Corinth. Circa 386-307 BC. Stater. (8.47 gms.). Pegasus left. Helmeted head of Athena left; behind, mask of Silenus; below at point of bust, Α-Λ. Ravel 1046. Nice EF, scarce and popular symbol.

(300)

79.

Corinth. Circa 386-307 BC. Stater. (8.50 gms.). Pegasus left. Helmeted head of Athena left; behind, wheel; below by point of bust, Α-Λ. Ravel 1052, BMC 242 (same rev. die).

VF+.

(250)

80.

Corinth. Circa 386-307. Stater. (8.46 gms.). Pegasus left.

Helmeted head of Athena left; behind, ΑΛ and circle of three crescents. Ravel 1053. Toned VF+.

(200)

81. Corinth. Circa 386-307 BC. Stater. (8.42 gms.). Pegasus left. Helmeted head of Athena right; behind, Ν and facing Herrn. Ravel 1068c. VF+.

(200)

Corinth. Circa 386-307 BC. Stater. (8.55 gms.). Pegasus left. Helmeted head of Athena left; behind, I and running figure of Artemis left, holding torch. Ravel 1076. Good VF, obv. slightly double-struck.

(200)

ΒΠΉΥΜΑ 83. Heracleia Pontica. Circa 415-364 BC. Quarter-drachm. (1.07 gms.). Head of Herakles left, wearing lion's skin headdress.

Club, ΗΡΑΚ-ΛΕΙΑ. SNG Cop. 409, BMC 7. Toned EF, rare.

(450)

MYSIA 84. Cyzicus. Circa 500-450 BC. EL Hekte. (2.62 gms.). Head of an Ephebus on circular disk, hair dotted; below, tunny fish left. Quadripartite incuse square. SNG V. Aulock 7284, V. Fritze pl. 8, 105. VF, rare.

(1750)

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85.

86.

Pergamum. Circa 200-133 BC. Cistophoric Tetradrachm.

(12.46 gms.). c.150-140 BC. Cista mystica with, half-open lid, from which a serpent emerges; all within an ivy-wreath.

Two coiled serpents on either side of bow case containing strung bow, case ornamented with aplustre"; to left, Pergamum monogram; to right, filleted thyrsus. SNG Cop. 408, Kleiner-Noe Series 24a, #61-m. Toned good VF. (250)

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AEOLIS 88. Kyme. After 190 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.77 gms.). Head of the Amazon Kyme right, hair bound with ribbon. Bridled horse standing right, left foreleg raised above vase; all within laurel-wreath. SNG Cop. 104. Choice EF. (700)

Pergamum. Circa 200-133 BC. Cistophoric Tetradrachm.

(12.68 gms.). c. 135-128 BC. Cista mystica with half-open lid, from which a serpent emerges; all within an ivy-wreath.

Two coiled serpents on either side of bow case containing strung bow, case ornamented with aplustre; to left, Pergamum monogram; to right, club with lion's skin; inside bottom coils of serpents, Δ-Ι; above between serpent's heads, MH. Kleiner-Noe Series 31a, #101a. Toned good VF. (250) LESBOS 89. M y t i l e n e . Circa 412-378 BC. EL Hekte. (2.49 gms.).

Helmeted head of Ares right, helmet ornamented with a griffin. Head of Amazon right within linear square, hair bound up; all within incuse square. Bodenstedt 65 (g,Ε same dies), SNG Cop. 320 (same dies). Nice VF, well-centered.

(650)

87.

MYSIA, Pergamum. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio as Imperator. 49-48 BC. Cistophoric Tetradrachm. (11.97 gms.). Cista mystica with half-open lid from which emerges serpent left; all within ivy-wreath. Q. METELLVS PIVS/SCIPIO IMPER around two coiled serpents; between them, legionary eagle; to left, monogram of Pergamum.

BMC 127/128, SC II 3953. Good VF, rare.

(650) Issued by Scipio as Imperator but not as Proconsul of Asia has some have suggested.

90.

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M y t l l e n e . Circa 377-326 BC. EL Hekte. (2.64 gms.).

Laureate bust of Zeus right. Serpent's head within linear border. Bodenstedt 96. Nice VF. Scarce.

(700) Ex: Garrett III, lot 82.

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M y t i l e n e . Circa 377-326 BC. EL Hekte. (2.54 gms.).

Beardless male head right (one of the Kabiri or the Dioskuri) wearing pileus ornamented with a laurel-wreath; on either side of head, star. Head of Persephone (?) right, wearing circular earring and hair rolled, traces of incuse square.

Bodenstedt 99, SNG V. Aulock 1729, BMC 98/99, SNG Cop. 321. EF, well-centered.

(2000) 94.

Magnesia ad Maeandrum. After circa 190 BC. Tetradrachm.

(17.11 gms.). Draped bust of Artemis right, wearing Stephane; at her shoulder, bow and quiver. Apollo, nude, standing half-left on maeander pattern, holding filleted branch in right hand, leaning on tripod; to left, Π Α Υ Σ Α Ν Ι Α Σ / Π Α ΥΣΑΝ10Υ; to right, MArN(recut over Η)ΗΤΩΝ; all within wreath. SNG Cop. 844. Superb EF, very light graffiti (AN) behind bust.

(1750)

95.

Magnesia ad Maeandrum. After circa 190 BC. Tetradrachm.

(16.67 gms.). Same types as previous but on reverse, ΕΥΦΗΜΟΣ/ΠΑΥΣΑΝΙΟΥ. BMC 36. Superb EF. (1750)

IONIA 92. Uncertain Mint. Late 7th-Early 6th Centuries BC. EL Hekte.

(2.33 gms.). Milesian Standard. Striated surface. Bipartite incuse square. SNG V. Aulock 1769, cf. Rosen 268 (Twelfth). EF, very rare.

(2000)

93.

Ephesus. Circa 387-295 BC. Tetradrachm. (15.12 gms.). EΦ, bee with straight wings. Forepart of kneeling stag right, head turned back; behind, palm tree; before, ΤΗΛΕΣΤΡΑΣ.

Mionnet 170, Head, On the Chronological Sequence of the Coins of Ephesus, magistrate's name listed. Near EF. (500)

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96.

97.

Miletus. Circa 250-190 BC. Drachm. (4.73 gms.). Persic standard. Laureate head of Apollo right; before, small eagle (?). Lion standing right, head looking back at star of eight rays; before, MI and EP monograms; in exergue, ΑΝΤΙΓΟΝΟΣ. SNG Delepierre 2653var. (magistrate's name).

Lightly toned VF+.

(300)

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CARIA 100. Bargylia. Circa 2nd-lst Centuries BC. Hemidrachm. (2.10 gms.). Veiled bust of Artemis Kindyas right. Stag standing right; before, ΒΑΡΓΥ; behind, Λ Ι Η Τ Ω Ν ; beneath, rose.

Weber 6444var. (star instead of rose). Lovely toned EF. (500)

Phokaia. Circa 387-326 BC. EL Hekte. (2.53 gms.). Head of Omphale left, wearing earring and lion's skin, club behind neck; beneath, seal (off flan). Quadripartite incuse square.

Bodenstedt 107 (obv. die f). SNG V. Aulock 2133. Good VF. (900) Omphale was a queen of Lydia to whom Herakles was sent in slavehood after he had murdered Iphitus, brother of lole.

Later kings of Lydia claimed descent from Herakles and Omphale.

101 Islands off: Rhodes, Kamiros. Circa 500 BC. Drachm. (6.06 gms.). Fig leaf with sprouts between the lobes. Bipartite incuse square. BMC 8, Boston MFA 2031 (same dies). Toned EF and rare.

(2000) Ex: Berlin Museum Duplicates, lot 741; Virgil Brand, lot 130 (Sotheby's, Part 3, 1983).

LYDIA 98. Under Persian Rule. 546-510 BC. Siglos. (5.46 gms.).

Foreparts of lion and bull facing. Two incuse square punches.

BMC 45. EF, small punch on nose of lion. Nice metal quality for issue. Rare this nice.

(650)

99.

102. Islands off: Rhodes, Rhodus. Circa 304-189 BC. Tetradrachm. (13.55 gms.). Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right. Rose with bud on stem to right; to left, ship's prow; above, ΡΟΔΙΟΝ; below, ΑΜΕΙΝΙ-ΑΣ. SNG Cop. 752, BMC 120/121. Nice EF, high relief.

(1400)

Persian Empire. Reign of Darius I. 510-486 BC. Siglos.

(5.36 gms.). King kneeling right, shooting with bow.

Oblong incuse punch. Carradice 12 ("Coinage of The Persian Empire", BAR 343, 1987), BMC 190. Lightly toned VF, well-centered.

(250) 23

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103. Islands o f f . Rhodes, Rhodus. Circa 88-43 BC. Trihemidrachm. (4.17 gms.). Radiate head of Helios threequarter face to right. Full-blown rose to front, P-O on either side of cornucopiae; around, ΝΙΚΑΓΟΡΑΣ reçut over ΙΑΣΩΝ, cf. BMC 336 for ΙΑΣΩΝ. Superb EF as struck.

(650) 106. Aspendos. Circa 3rd Century BC. Stater. (10.22 gms.). Two wrestlers grappling; between them, E. Slinger standing right, wears flowing chiton; to right, triskeles above club; behind, EZTFEAIY. SNG Cop. 238 (same rev. die). EF, nice large flan, obv. slightly double-struck.

(1250)

LYCIA 104. Uncertain Dynasts. Khinakha ?. Circa 460-420 BC. Stater.

(9.65 gms.). Winged Pegasus advancing left; below, kh letter left. Triskeles, center blank, within dotted square border; all within incuse square. SNG V. Aulock 4088 (same obv. die), SNG Berry 1171 (same obv. die). VF, obv. weakly struck, rare.

(350) CILICIA 107. Soloi. Circa 400-350 BC. Stater. (10.70 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right, helmet ornamented with a griffin and crest. Bunch of grapes on stalk with leaf and two tendrils; around, ΣΟΛΕΩΝΟ; to left of grape-bunch, P; to right, AI. SNG Levante-, SNG Cop.-, cf. SNG V. Aulock 5867. Superb EF, rare.

(6500)

26 PAMPHYLIA 105. Aspendos. Circa 370-333 BC. Stater. (10.22 gms.). Two wrestlers grappling; between them, AK. Slinger standing right, wears short chiton; to right, triskeles; behind, (EI)TFEAIIY(Z). SNG Cop. 231. Lightly toned good VF. (600)

108. Tarsus. Pharnabazos. 379-374 BC. Stater. (10.73 gms.).

Baaltars seated left, holding lotus-flower tipped sceptre; before, dolphin. Bust of bearded warrior left, wearing crested Athenian-style helmet. SNG V. Aulock 5933, SNG Levante 74. Choice EF. (900)

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112. Antiochus VI Dionysus. 144-142 BC. Drachm. (3.99 gms.).

Diademed and radiate head right. Nude Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow with right hand and bow with left, monogram between legs. Newell SMA 238, Houghton-.

Toned VF+.

(200)

SYRIA, Seleucid Kings of.

109. Seleucus I. 312-280 BC. Drachm. (3.76 gms.). c. 300 BC. Mint of Susa. Head of Alexander the Great as Dionysus, wearing panther skin helmet ornamented with the horns and ear of a bull. Nike standing right, crowning trophy with laurel wreath; at her feet, head of Helios; to trophy's right at base, ΠΑ monogram. Houghton-, Newell ESM-. Near EF, rare.

(1500) 113. Antiochus VII Euergetes. 138-129 BC. Tetradrachm. (15.92 gms.). Antioch. Diademed head right, fillet border. Athena standing left, holding Nike in right hand and spear and shield with left; before, ΔΙ monogram/A; behind, A/M; all within wreath. Newell SMA 283. Good VF, lightly cleaned and porous.

(300)

110. Seleucus IV. 187-175 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.40 gms.). Ake mint. Diademed head of Seleucus right. Nude Apollo seateB left on omphalos, holding arrow and bow; in outer left field, palm-branch; in inner left field, ΛΒ monogram; in exergue, I A. Houghton 771 (same obv. die), O. Morkholm - "Some Western Seleucid Coins" (INJ 3 1965/66), pp.8-9, only seven known. Toned EF, extremely rare.

(1750) 114. Demetrius II. Second Reign. 129-125 BC. Dated 183 S.E. (130/129 BC). Tetradrachm. (16.18 gms.). Phoenicia.

Diademed head right, dotted border. Eagle standing left on prow, palm branch behind shoulder; to left , club surmounted by monogram. Houghton 767 (this coin). Toned EF. (400)

111. Demetrius II. First Reign. 146-144 BC. Dated 168 S.E. (145/144 BC). Tetradrachm. (16.18 gms.). Antioch.

Diademed head right, fillet border. Nude Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow and bow; in outer left field, palm branch. Houghton 218 (this coin). Toned EF/VF+, slight double strike.

(350)

114a. Antiochus IX. Fourth Reign. 96-95 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.33 gms.). Diademed, beardless head right; fillet border. Zeus enthroned left, holding Nike and sceptre. SMA-Newell 417, cf. Houghton 352-354, SNG Cop.-410. Toned VF+. (350) 25

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PHOENICIA 115. Byblus. Azbaal. Circa 360-333 BC. Dishekel. (13.17 gms.).

Galley left with three hoplites with round shields; beneath, hippocamp left and murex shell. Bull kneeling left while being attacked by a lion left on his back; above, punie legend ("Azbaal, king of Gebal"). SNG Cop. 132, BMC 4.

Nice VF+, well-centered.

(900)

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JUDAEA 119. First Revolt. 66-70 CE. Year 2(67 CE). Shekel. (13.89 gms.). Chalice with a pearled rim, raised base; above, date "Year 2" (shin bet). Stem with three pomegranates. Hendin 121, AJC II, p. 260, 8. Choice EF. (1750)

116. Tyre. Dated 116/115 BC. Shekel. (14.06 gms.). Laureate head of Melqarth right. Eagle standing left with right foot on prow, palm-branch over right shoulder, club and the date in left field. BMC 71.Toned VF+.

(250)

120. First Revolt. gms.). Chalice "Year 2" (shin 121, AJC Π, p.

117. Tyre. Dated 88/87 BC. Shekel. (14.27 gms.). Laureate head of Melqarth right. Eagle standing left with right foot on prow, palm-branch over right shoulder, club and the date in left field. BMC- (cf. BMC 131 for symbols.) Choice EF. (350)

118. Tyre. Dated 90/89 BC. Shekel. (14.21 gms.). Laureate head of Melqarth right. Eagle standing left with right foot on prow, palm-branch over right shoulder, club and the date in left field. BMC 129. Choice EF. (300)

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66-70 CE. Year 2(67 CE). Shekel. (14.19 with a pearled rim, raised base; above, date bet). Stem with three pomegranates. Hendin 260, 8. Toned superb EF. (1750)

Bar Kochba. Dated Year 2 (133/134 CE). Denarius. (3.18 gms.). Inscription (Shim) within wreath. Jug with single handle; to right, palm branch; inscription around. AJC (Meshorer) 33a. Attractive EF. (650)

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EGYPT, Ptolemaic Kings of.

124. Ptolemy I as Satrap. 323-305 BC. Tetradrachm. (15.65 gms.). c. 310-305 BC. Head of Alexander the Great right; wearing elephant's scalp, horn of Ammon, and aegis. Athena Alkidemos standing right, holding spear and shield; before, eagle standing right; behind, monogram and bee. Svoronos 153 (pl. V, 22). Toned good VF, rare with bee symbol.

(900) PERSIS, Kings of.

122. Oborzos. Circa 4th Century BC(?). Tetradrachm. (16.99 gms.). Head of Oborzos (Vahbarz) right, wearing Persian tiara tied with diadem, flaps covering chin. King standing right, in attitude of reverence, before fire temple; to right, standard with tassels; around, legend which translates, "Oborzos pratadar, divine son of Frata." Allottte de la Füye "La numismatique de la Perside" in Corolla Numismatica: Essays in Honor of B.V. Head (1906), pg. 83, #4; J. De Morgan - "Monnaies orientales; Numismatique de la perse antique" (1933), pl. 27, #7; Boston MFA 2343; Michael Alram - Iranisches Personennamenbuch, Vol. IV of NOMINA PROPRIA IRANICA IN NVMMIS (1986), pi. 17, #526. EF, very rare.

(9000) The Achaemenid dynasty and the Persian religion, Mazdaism, were both centered in Persis. Recent research has moved back the chronology to the 4th century BC from the more traditional 2nd century BC (c. 190-140 BC) which makes the series all the more fascinating!

Ptolemy I Soter. 305-283 BC. Tetradrachm. (14.18 gms.).

Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis; behind head, Δ. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; before, Ρ and ΠΑΡ monogram. Svoronos 255, SNG Cop. 70/71.

Iridescently toned near EF, banker's mark on cheek and right obv. field, two ladder-like or denticulated counterstamps behind eagle on reverse.

(150) For a similar denticulated counterstamp please refer to lot 172 of CNA VIII.

CAPPADOCIA, Kings of.

123. Ariarathes IX. 101-87 BC. Dated Year 13(89 BC). Drachm.

(4.05 gms.). Diademed head right. Athena standing half-left, wearing helmet and chiton, left hand supports spear and shield and right holds Nike. cf. BMC 6. Nice EF/VF+. (350) Ariarathes IX, Eusebes Philopator was the son of Mithradates VI, the Great of Pontus and was placed on the throne of Cappadocia by his father at the age of eight. He was deposed by the Romans in 89 BC and died two years later in Thessaly during the First Mithradatic War.

126. Ptolemy II Philadelphia. 285-246 BC. Tetradrachm. (14.26 gms.). Uncertain Phoenician mint? Diademed head of Ptolemy I right. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; behind, shield; before, ΠΤ/ΑΡ monogram/ΩΔ monogram. SNG Cop. 521, Svoronos 544. Attractive EF. (750) 27

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131. Phraates IV. Circa 38-2 BC. Drachm. (3.93 gms.). Laodicea mint. Bust left with pointed beard and wart on brow; behind, eagle left with wreath in beak. Archer enthroned right.

Sellwood 52.16. Superb EF. (125)

ZEUGITANA 127. Carthage. Circa 264-241 BC (c. time of the First Punic War).

EL Tridrachm. (10.92 gms.). Head of Tanit left, hair wreathed with corn, wearing necklace and triple-drop earring. Horse standing right; above, radiate sun-disk flanked by two uraeus-cobras. Jenkins-Lewis Group Xa, #406. Nice EF, rare.

(7500) Jenkins and. Lewis note that "the solar emblem of disk and uraei" may give credence to the thought "that the horses on Carthaginian (and other) coins may be connected with the sun-god."

132. Phraates IV. Circa 38-2 BC. Drachm. (3.96 gms.). Laodicea mint. Same types as previous. Sellwood 52.16. Superb EF, slight weakness on rev. from strike.

(125)

PARTHIA, Kings of.

128. Mithradates II. Circa 123-88 BC. Drachm. (4.16 gms.).

Rhagae mint. Long-bearded bust left. Archer enthroned right, empty cloak sleeve below seat and ends in pellet. Sellwood 27.1. Superb EF. (200) 133. Vonones I. Circa 8-12 AD. Drachm. (3.97 gms.). Ecbatana mint. Bust left with short hair and tapering beard; around, BACIAEYC ONWNHC. Nike advancing right, holding palm branch. Sellwood 60.5. Nice EF. (175)

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129. Mithradates II. Circa 123-88 BC. Drachm. (4.13 gms.).

Ecbatana mint. Bearded bust left wearing tiara (ii). Archer enthroned right. Sellwood 28.2. Choice EF, flan crack. (100)

134. Osroes I. Circa 109-129 AD. Drachm. (3.89 gms.). Ecbatana mint. Bearded bust left, hair rolled up above diadem and behind ears. Archer enthroned right. Sellwood 80.1. Superb EF (as struck), very rare.

(1250)

130. Gotarzes I. Circa 95-90 BC. Drachm. (3.89 gms.) Rhagae mint. Long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (ii). Archer enthroned right. Sellwood 33.4. Nice EF. (175) 28

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135. Vologases V. Ecbatana mint. rolled up into enthroned right.

Circa 191-208 AD. Drachm. (3.63 gms.).

Facing bust with pointed beard and hair two buns on either side of face. Archer Sellwood 86.3. Superb EF as struck. (1250)

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139. T h u r i u m . After 300 BC. JE 1 6mm.

Demeter left, hair wreathed in corn, necklace; behind, ΘΟΥΡΙΑ. Bull Π ΑΡΜΕ; in exergue, fish. SNG Cop. green-brown patina.

LTD.

(3.93 gms.). Head of wearing earring and butting left; above, 1514. EF, lovely dark (350)

136. No Lot.

GREEK /E

SPAIN 137. Ulla. Circa 2nd Century BC. JE 29mm. (15.25 gms.). Female head right, hair tied in knot behind neck, wearing double necklace; below, crescent; to right, grain ear. VLIA between two grape clusters. SNG Cop. 198. Near EF, choice dark green patina.

(400)

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SICILY 140. Panormos. Mint of Ziz. Circa 409-380 BC. JE Hemilitra.

(13.48 gms.). Cock standing right; before, punie legend "ZIZ." Six pellets. Calciati l(ZIZ), Gabrici pg.194, #1; SNG Cop. 516, SNG ANS 532. EF, beautiful green patina. (1250) Calciati notes in his magnum opus, CORPUS NUMMORUM SICULORUM, The Bronze Coinage, that the exact "site of the mint ZIZ has not yet been located with certainty; it is commonly accepted that the mint was active in the area of Palermo, while some Authors are thinking of Himera."

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LUCANIA 138. Paestum (Poseidonia). Circa 268-89 BC. JE Quadrans. (2.80 gms.). Diademed head of Poseidon right; behind, three pellets. Dolphin right; above, three pellets; below, branch and Π AIS. BMC 16. VF+, dark green patina.

(250)

141. Syracuse. Timoleon. 344-336 BC. JE 17mm. (5.21 gms.).

Female head (Aphrodite?) left, wearing earring, hair tied several times with a ribbon; before, ethnic off the flan.

Forepart of Pegasus left; below, Σ. Calciati II, 79; SNG Cop. 734. EF, beautiful dark green patina with touches of red.

(300)

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144. Syracuse. Under Roman Rule. After 212 BC. JE 22mm. (8.43 gms.). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Nike standing facing, kneeling with left leg on the back of a prostrate bull, which she is preparing to sacrifice with sword in her right hand; around, Σ Υ PA (KO) Σ Ι Ω Ν .

Calciati II, 233; SNG Cop. 910. VF+, attractive dark greenbrown patina.

(350)

142. Syracuse. Rule of Pyrrhos. 278-276 BC. JE Litra (13.52 gms.). Veiled head of Phthia left, crownd with oak-wreath; before, Φ Θ Ι Α Σ ; behind, forepart of Pegasus left. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ/ΠΥΡΡΟΥ above and below winged thunderbolt.

Calciati II, 184 Ds 31/1 (same obv. die). EF, beautiful dark green-brown patina.

(2500)

145 Islands off: Lipara. Circa 260 BC. JE Uncia (11mm). (0.98 gms.). Young Hephaistos, nude, seated right on stool, holding hammer and kantharos. Large ΛI with pellet between. SNG Cop. 1093, BMC 60, Gabrici pg.202/#47 (pi.

10, #11). Nice EF, choice red and green patina.

(500)

THESSALY 146. Larissa. Circa 360-321 BC. JE 17mm. (5.15 gms.). Head of the nymph Larissa right, hair bound and rolled. Horse grazing right, left forefoot raised; above, ΣΑΙΩΝ; below, ΛΑΡΙ. SNG Cop. 142. VF+, attractive green-brown patina.

(300)

143. Syracuse. Hieron II. 274-216 BC. JE 27mm. (19.51 gms.).

Diademed head of Hieron left. Horseman prancing right, holding spear couched; in exergue, ΙΕΡΩΝΟΣ. SNG Cop. 833. Superb EF, beautiful dark green patina.

(750)

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ILLYRIA 147. Apollonia. Circa 1st Century BC. IE 20mm. (10.02 gms.).

Laureate bust of Apollo left, monograms in field. Obelisk of Apollo, ΑΠΟΛΛΩ-Ν1ΑΤΑΝ to either side; all within wreath.

SNG Cop 410. Near XF, nice green patina.

(225)

EGYPT, Ptolemaic Kings of.

150. Ptolemy IV Philopator. 221-205 BC. JE 42mm. (72.93 gms.). Diademed head of Zeus Ammon right. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; before, cornucopiae; between its legs, ΣΕ. SNG Cop. 205, Svoronos 992. Good VF, dark brown patina, nice surfaces.

(200)

IONIA 148. Colophon. Circa 190-30 BC. JE 20mm. (6.52 gms.). Homer enthroned left, resting chin on right hand, holding scroll on knee with left hand; before, ΠΥΘΕΟΣ. Apollo Kitharoidos advancing right, holding patera and lyre; behind, ΚΟΛΟΦΩΝΙ(ΩΝ). SNG Cop. 186, BMC 43. Good VF, dark brown patina.

(200) Colophon claimed to be the birthplace of the poet Homer hence his representation on their coins.

ZEUGITANA 151. Carthage. Circa 221-202 BC. JE 31mm. (19.91 gms.). Head of Tanit left, hair wreathed with corn, wearing singlependant earring. Horse standing right; behind, palm-tree; to right, punie letter "B." SNG Cop. 340. Near EF, attractive dark green-brown patina.

(500)

ISLANDS BETWEEN AFRICA AND SICILY 149. Melita (Malta). Circa 2nd-lst Century BC. JE 18mm. (2.37 gms.). Veiled female head right, wearing Stephane. Ram's head right; below, punie legend (='nn). SNG Cop. 460, Weber 8522. Nice EF, lovely reddish-brown patina. (450)

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ΒΓΤΉΥΝΙΑ 152 Tium. Antinoüs, Favourite of Hadrian. After 130 AD. JE 37mm. (38.57 gms.). ΑΝΤΙΝΟΩΙ ΗΡΩ I Bare-headed and draped bust left, gazing slightly down. Antinoüs seated right on a panther walking right, he holds a spear or sceptre with left hand and rests right hand on panther, both of his legs to the front; in exergue, TIANOI. Waddington 34. Attractive VF, few small pits, green-brown patina with touches of red.

(4000)

IONIA 154. Smyrna. Septimius Severus. 193-211 AD. JE 35mm. (27.84 gms.). AV. K. A. CE. CE / OVHPOC in exergue, A. CE. TETAC. K. AV. Κ. Μ. Α. .ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝ around, Severus between Caracalla (to emperor's left, right as coin is viewed) and Geta seated left on curule chairs, Severus holds globe and volumen (scroll), Geta and Caracalla extend their right hands and Caracalla also holds volumen in his left hand. ΕΠΙ.

CTPA. ΚΑ. ΡΟνΦΙΝΟν COOI. around wreath, within which, Π Ρ Ω / TA. KOIN / A. ACIAC / CMVPN / ΑΙΩΝ. BMC 368/369, SGI 2303. Superb EF, choice green-brown patina.

(6000) An unbelievable quality Greek Imperial bronze! The die execution is superb enough that one can actually make out the facial details and recognize the emperor and his two sons. The obverse legends in Greek translate to: Augustus Caesar L. Septimius Severus in the exergue, L. Septimius Geta Caesar / Augustus Caesar M. A. Antoninus (Caracalla) around. The reverse legends translate to: Eponymous Stratèges Claudius Rufinus, Sophist (Sophist = salaried teacher of philosophy or rhetoric) around the wreath, within wreath: First State of Asia, Smyrna.

153. Tium. Antinoüs, Favourite of Hadrian. After 130 AD. JE 33mm. (25.32 gms.). ΑΝΤΙΝΟΩΙ ΗΡΩΙ Bare head left, gazing slightly down. Antinoüs, nude, seated right on a rock, right hand resting on rock and left holds caduceus (?), drapery across left arm and leg; before, TIANOI. Waddington 35, BMC 5. Nice VF, attractive green-brown patina with touches of red.

(3000) The above two coins of Antinoüs were found along with a third specimen which was in our last mail bid sale, CNA VIII (Lot 251). All three specimens are of exceptional quality for the issue and represent a rare opportunity for the specialist as well as the type collector!

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LYCIA 155. Masicytes. Augustus. 27BC - 14AD. Drachm. (3.44 gms.).

Bare head right between Λ-Υ. Ear of corn between two lyres; above, MA. SNG V. Aulock 4353. Nice VF+.

(350)

159. Tyre. Caracalla. 198-217 AD. Tetradrachm. (12.73 gms.). c.213-217 AD. Laureate bust right. Eagle standing facing on club, head left holding wreath in beak; between legs, murex shell. Bellinger 303var. Choice EF. (300)

PHOENICIA 156. Tripolis. Caracalla. 198-217 AD. Tetradrachm. (14.57 gms.). c. 215-217 AD. Laureate bust right. Eagle standing facing, head right holding wreath in beak; between legs, caps of the Dioscuri surmounted by stars. Bellinger 258. EF. (250)

SYRIA, Cyrrhestica.

160. Beroea. Macrinus. 217-218 AD. Tetradrachm. (15.84 gms.).

Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Eagle standing facing, wings spread, head left holding wreath in beak, B-E below feet; between legs, uncertain facing bird (?). Bellinger 88. VF+, scarce.

(250)

157. Berytus. Caracalla. 198-217 AD. Tetradrachm. (13.54 gms.). c. 215-217 AD. Laureate bust right, draped on far shoulder.

Eagle standing facing, head left holding wreath in beak; between legs, prow left. Bellinger 282. EF, mint-mark area double struck.

(225)

SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria.

161 Antioch. Nero. 54-68 AD. Tetradrachm. (14.66 gms.). 62/63 AD? (date unclear). Laureate bust left wearing aegis. Eagle standing left on club, palm-branch to left. Wruck 44 (two specimens cited), BMC-, SNG Cop.-. Choice EF, rare and excellent portrait.

(1850)

158. Tyre. Caracalla. 198-217 AD. Tetradrachm. (12.73 gms.). c.213-217 AD. Laureate bust right, draped on far shoulder.

Eagle standing facing on club, head left holding wreath in beak; between legs, murex shell. Bellinger 303. Toned VF+.

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166. Laodicea Ad Mare. Macrinus. 217-218 AD. Tetradrachm.

(13.11 gms.). Laureate head right. Eagle standing facing, wings spread, head left holding wreath in beak; between legs, star. Bellinger 73. EF. (200)

162. Antioch. Caracalla. 198-217 AD. Tetradrachm. (14.79 gms.). c. 214-217 AD. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left.

Eagle standing facing, wings spread, head right holding wreath in beak. Bellinger 21. Near EF. (200)

EGYPT, Alexandria.

167. Hadrian. Year 18(133/134 AD). JE Drachm. (25.40 gms.).

Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Isis Pharia sailing right, holding sistrum and billowing sail with right hand and sail with left. Kรถln 1117, Dattari 1760, SNG Cop. 384.

Pleasing VF, reddish-brown patina.

(175)

163. Antioch. Macrinus. 217-218 AD. Tetradrachm. (13.89 gms.).

Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Eagle standing facing, wings spread, head right holding wreath in beak.

Bellinger 39. EF. (300)

168. Antoninus Pius. Year 7(143/144 AD). JE Drachm. (27.48 gms.). Laureate head right. Isis suckling Harpokrates, seated right, within temple of two columns. Kรถln 1454/55, BMC 1194. Good VF, green-brown patina.

(100)

164. Laodicea Ad Mare. Caracalla. 198-217 AD. Tetradrachm.

(12.21 gms.). c. 209 AD. Laureate head right. Eagle standing facing, wings spread, head left holding wreath in beak; between legs, star. Bellinger 68. VF+.

(275)

169. Tranquillina. Year 6(242/243 AD). Potin Tetradrachm. (11.84 gms.). Draped bust right, wearing Stephane. Homonoia standing half-left, cradling double cornucopiae with left arm and right arm raised. Kรถln 2688, BMC 1926, Milne 3445.

Good VF, attractive chocolate brown patina, excellent surfaces.

(200)

165. Laodicea Ad Mare. Geta. 209-212 AD. Tetradrachm. (13.01 gms.). c. 209 AD. Laureate and draped bust right. Eagle standing facing, wings spread, head left holding wreath in beak; between legs, star. Bellinger 71. VF+.

(300)

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170. Gallienus. Year 15(267/268 AD). Potin Tetradrachm. (11.16 gms.). Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Eagle standing right, wings closed, head left holding wreath in beak; behind, palm-branch. Köln 2942, BMC 2230, Milne 4178, Curtis 1592/93. VF+, brown patina.

(70)

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175. Middle Loire. Circa 1st Century BC. Potin 15mm. (2.07 gms.). Crude bust left. Bull butting left. Allen/Nash plate 35, 535. Choice EF, nice patina.

(150)

CELTIC

176. Middle Loire. Circa 1st Century BC. Potin 13mm. (2.04 gms.). Crude bust left. Bull butting left, star above.

Allen/Nash plate 35, 535v. Nice VF. (100) GAUL 171. Silvanectes. Circa 1st Century BC. Potin 21mm. ( 3.91 gms). Barbarized head right, border of dots. Horse left, annulet above, cross below. De La Tour XXI 7870. VF, green (200) patina.

177. West Switzerland. Circa 1st Century BC. JE 19mm. (1.41 gms). Four spoked wheel, pellet in center, cf. B.N. Non. Gaul, plate 15, 208. Nice VF. Scarce.

(225)

CELTIC BRITAIN

172. Catalauni. Circa 1st Century BC. Potin 20mm. (4.04 gms.).

Figure walking right with torque and spear. Bull to the right.

De La Tour XXΧΠ, 8124. Nice VF. (150)

Coins of the Atrebates The Atrebates were a Gaulish tribe that occupied areas of Southern England that today comprise Berkshire, Sussex and parts of Hampshire. Their earliest coinage can be traced to issues from around 75 BC and continued minting up until 51 AD with the defeat and capture of Caratacus by the Roman emperor, Claudius.

This collection is comprised of coins obtained over the last several years. All have clean surfaces indicating that they have been recently cleaned and indications are such that they are most likely from the Wanborough find of 1985.

173. Carnutes. Tasgetios. Circa 1st Century BC. JE 15mm. (2.16 gms.). Diademed bust right, EAKESOOVIZ before. Winged Pegasus flying right, (TA)SYIITIOS around. De la Tour XIX 6295. Allen/Nash plate 25, 368. Near EF with a nice green patina. Rare.

(350)

178. T i n c o m m i u s . 30-10 BC. First Period. Unit. (1.22 gms.).

Celticized head facing. Bull left, TIN above, C below. Van Arsdell 370-1. Scarce. S-92. Nice VF. (300) During Tincommius' twenty year rule a gradual design change begins to occur in the coinage. Early issues have distinctive Celtic characteristics while later issues exhibit more Roman features. This is a direct result of Roman coins and gemstones finding their way into local usage.

174. Senones. Circa 1st Century BC. Potin 18mm. (3.81 gms.).

Bust right with flowing hair. Horse prancing left. De la Tour XXX 7417. VF, green patina.

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185. Eppillus. 10BC-10AD. Unit. (1.22 gms.). Crescent, flowers to either side, REX above, CALLE below. Eagle flying right, EPP above. Van Arsdell 415-1. Common. S-96. EF. (225) Eppillus tried to expand trading areas by invading parts of Kent held by the Trinovantes under Cunobelin, but he was driven back.

179. T i n c o m m i u s . 30-10 BC. First Period. Unit. (1.26 gms.).

Wind flower with six petals. Boy riding dolphin right, TINC below. Van Arsdell 371-1. Common. S-93Cv. Nice VF. (125)

180. T i n c o m m i u s . 30-10 BC. First Period. Unit. (1.17 gms.).

Wind flower with six petals, TINC in angles. Lion prancing left. Van Arsdell 372-1. Extremely Rare. Near VF. (300)

186. Eppillus. 10BC-10AD. Unit. (1.34 gms.). Celticized head right, vine border. EPPI above boar, F/COM below. Van Arsdell 416-1. Common. S-96A. Good VF/EF. (200)

181. Tincommius. 30-10 BC. Second Period. Unit. (1.31 gms.).

Celticized head right, laureate. Bull butting right, TIN above.

Van Arsdell 381-1. Extremely Rare. S-92B. Nice VF+. (350)

187. Eppillus. 10BC-10AD. Unit. (1.25 gms.). Celticized head right, vine border. EPPI above boar, COM below. Van Arsdell 416-lv. Unpublished. S-96Av. EF. (250) 182. Tincommius. 30-10 BC. Second Period. Unit. (1.16 gms.).

Celticized head right, laureate. Of cruder workmanship. Bull butting right, TIN above. Van Arsdell 381-3. Extremely Rare. Near VF. (250)

183. T i n c o m m i u s . 30-10 BC. Third Period. Unit. (1.04 gms.).

Romanized head left, laureate. Bull charging left, TIN above, C below. Van Arsdell 396-1. Common. S-92. Nice VF. (200)

184. T i n c o m m i u s . 30-10 BC. Third Period. Unit. (1.10 gms.).

Romanized head right, TINCOM before. Eagle holding serpent with talons, wings spread. Van Arsdell 397-1.

Common. S-91. VF. (200)

188. E p p i l l u s . 10BC-10AD. Unit. (1.17 gms.). Celticized head right. EPPI above lion standing right, COM below. Van Arsdell 417-1. Common. S-131. EF. (200)

189 V e r i c a . 10-40 AD. Unit. (1.23 gms.). First Coinage.

Crescent and ring motif above and below COM F. Boar right with star above. Van Arsdell 470-1. Common. S-104. EF. (150) 36

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190 Verica. 10-40 AD. Unit. (0.93 gms.). First Coinage. COM F on tablet, crescent and pellets above and below. Eagle standing, head left, with spread wings. Van Arsdell 471-1.

Common. S-104A. EF. (200) A peaceful coexistence with Cunobelin at Kent produced a prolific issue of coins indicating a strong economy under Verica. Coinage designs were greatly inspired by Roman art including the use of a portrait of Tiberius. By the 30's the Atrebates' power was yielding to the stronger tribes under Cunobelin.

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194. Verica. 10-40 AD. Minim. (0.25 gms.). Second Coinage.

VIR / VAR on tablet. Pegasus flying right. Van Arsdell 5111. Extremely Rare. S-111A. Near EF. (250)

191. Verica. 10-40 AD. Minim. (0.23 gms.). First Coinage. VIRI, border of dots. Boar right, C above, Î&#x; below, cf. Van (300) Arsdell 485-1. Very Rare. VF.

195. Verica. 10-40 AD. Unit. (1.29 gms.). Third Coinage. Celtic warrior on horseback, COMM F below. As obverse but VERI behind, CA below. Van Arsdell 530-1. Common. S-106.

Choice EF. (350)

192. Verica. 10-40 AD. Unit. (1.15 gms.). Second Coinage.

VERICA COMMI F around pellet in ring motif. Lion right, crecent above. Van Arsdell 505-1. Common. S-105. VF. (150)

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196. Verica. 10-40 AD. Unit. (1.23 gms.). Third Coinage. Double cornucopiae. Seated figure right. Van Arsdell 531-1.

Common. S-107. VF. (125)

Verica. 10-40 AD. Unit. (1.28 gms.). Second Coinage. Bull butting right. Male figure standing left, holding branch and lance surmounted by head. Van Arsdell 506-1. Common. S108B. Superb EF. (350)

197. Verica. 10-40 AD. Minim. (0.24 gms.). Third Coinage. CF inside torque. Laureate bust of Tiberius right. Van Arsdell 551-1. Rare. S-110. EF/VF. (225) 37

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202. Verica. 10-40 AD. Minim. (0.24 gms.). Third Coinage. Two handled urn. Eagle flying right. Van Arsdell 563-1.

Extremely Rare. EF. (450)

198. V e r i c a . 10-40 AD. Minim. (0.25 gms.). Third Coinage.

Temple with a border of pellets. Bull butting right. Van Arsdell 553-1. Rare. Near EF. (250) ».

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203. Epaticcus. 35-43 AD. Unit. (1.32 gms.). Bust of Herakles right in lion's skin, EPATI before. Eagle with spread wings, holding serpent in talons. Van Arsdell 580-1. Common. S113. EF. (175) Possibly a member of Cunobelin's family, Epaticcus deposed Verica and Verica fled to Rome to seek military aid to regain his throne. Epaticcus' rule was to be short lived as Rome, under Claudius, invaded England in 43 AD.

199. Verica. 10-40 AD. Minim. (0.25 gms.). Third Coinage.

Double cornucopiae. Eagle flying left. Van Arsdell 555-1.

Scarce. S-107A. EF. (250)

204. Epaticcus. 35-43 AD. Unit. (1.22 gms.). As previous. Van Arsdell 580-1. Common. S-113. EF. (175)

200 Verica. 10-40 AD. Minim. (0.24 gms.). Third Coinage.

Floral pattern. Hippocamp right. Van Arsdell 556-1. Rare.

S-l 11E. Near EF. (300)

205. Epaticcus. 35-43 AD. Unit. (1.12 gms.). Winged Victory seated right, TAS CIOV around. Boar standing right, branch above, EPAT below. Van Arsdell 581-1 Common. S-114.

Near EF. (200)

201. Verica. 10-40 AD. Minim. (0.25 gms.). Third Coinage.

Helmeted bust right, annulet with pellet before. Celticized dog (?) right. Van Arsdell 558-1. Rare. EF. (350)

206. Epaticcus. 35-43 AD. Minim. (0.26 gms.). EPATI, annulet above and below. Boar's head right. Van Arsdell 585-1.

Scarce. S-l 15. Good VF. (300) 38

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211. Abstract Type. 58-45 BC. EL Quarter Stater. (1.10 gms.).

Abstract wolf. Geometric pattern. Van Arsdell 1242-1.

Toned VF. (200)

207. Caratacus. 43-51 AD. Unit. (1.27 gms.). Bust right wearing lion's skin, CARA before. Eagle standing facing, wings spread, serpent in talons. Van Arsdell 593-1. S-117. Near EF. Rare.

(850) Caratacus, the brother of Epaticcus, continued to fight the Romans until his capture in 51 AD which also marks the end of the Atrebates' coinage. Rome had effectively dominated the northern frontier of her Empire and Roman coinage commenced to circulate in southern England at this time.

TRINOVANTES 212. Cunobelin. 20-43 AD. AV (Rose gold) Stater. (5.36 gms).

Expansion period, plastic type. CA-MV either side of wheat ear. Horse prancing right, branch above, CVNO below. Van Arsdell 2010-1. Very Rare. Nice VF. (1450)

ROMAN REPUBLICAN

208. Caratacus. 43-51 AD. Minim. (0.21 gms.). CARA around annulet. Pegasus flying right. Van Arsdell 595-1. S-117A. Near VF. Scarce.

(700)

213. Anonymous. 280-276 BC. Didrachm. (7.36 gms.). Helmeted head of Mars left, bearded, oak sprig behind. Bridled horse's head right, ear of com behind. Crawford 13/1. Sydenham 1.

Nice VF. (1200)

REGNI 209. Norfolk Wolf Type. 65-45 BC. AV Stater. (5.52 gms.).

Laureate bust right. Wolf left with large pellet below chest and .: below. Van Arsdell 610-3. Extremely Rare. S-28.

VF/EF. (1100)

214. A n o n y m o u s . 275-270 BC. JE Double litra. (6.16 gms.)

Female bust right, hair bound. Lion walking right, spear in mouth, ROMANO in exergue. Crawford 16/la. Sydenham 5.

VF, nice green patina. Rare.

(300)

DUROTRIGES 210. Abstract Type. 58-45 BC. EL Stater. (6.25 gms.). Abstract head of Apollo right. Disjointed horse left, pellet below horse, bean above tail. Van Arsdell 1235-1. Nice VF. (350)

215. Anonymous. 280-245 BC. JE Uncia (Cast). (23.68 gms.).

Barley grain, pellet. Same as obverse. Crawford 18/6. T/V 13. Good VF with a nice green patina.

(300)

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221. Anonymous. 217-214 BC. Half Quadrigatus - Drachm. (2.98 gms.). Laureate head of Janus. Jupiter left in quadriga being driven by Victory, ROMA below. Crawford 28/4. Sydenham 67. Toned VF. Rare and seldom offered for sale.

(700)

216. Anonymous. 269-240 BC. JE Semuncia (Cast). (16.24 gms.).

Acorn on both sides. Crawford 21/7. T/V 22. VF+, nice green patina. Rare.

(400)

217. Anonymous. 241-235 BC. Didrachm. (6.54 gms.). Helmeted head of Mars right, helmet adorned with a griffin. Bridled horse's head right, sickle behind. Crawford 25/1. Sydenham 24. VF. Scarce.

(850)

218 A n o n y m o u s . 234-231 BC. JE Half litra. (1.81 gms.).

Helmeted head of Roma right. Dog walking right, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 26/4. Sydenham 22. Good VF. Rare. (300)

219. A n o n y m o u s . 269-240 BC. JE Uncia (Cast). (15.94 gms.).

Knucklebone and club on both sides. Crawford 27/10. T/V 28. Good VF with a nice even brown patina.

(225)

220 Anonymous. 225-212 BC. Quadrigatus. (6.71 gms.). Laureate head of Janus. Jupiter right in quadriga driven by Victory, ROMA incuse on tablet. Crawford 28/3. Sydenham 64a.

Toned near EF on a large flan.

(600)

222. Anonymous. 240-225 BC. JE As (Cast). (115.83 gms.). Head of Janus. Prow of ship to the right. Crawford 35/1. T/V 51.

Nice VF with a green patina.

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223. Anonymous. 217-215 BC. JE Quartuncia. (3.29 gms.). Head of Roma right, wearing crested helmet. Prow of ship right, ROMA above. Crawford 38/8. Good VF with a nice green patina.

(250)

224. Anonymous. 217-215 BC. JE Semuncia. (6.45 gms.). Draped female bust right, wearing turreted crown. Horseman right with whip in hand, ROMA below. Crawford 39/5. Sydenham 97. Nice VF, even green patina. Scarce.

(200)

225. Anonymous. Circa 211 BC. Victoriatus. (3.48 gms.).

Laureate head of Jupiter right, border of dots around. Winged Victory right, crowning trophy. Crawford 44/1. Sydenham 83. Toned EF. (200)

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228. A n o n y m o u s . Circa 211 BC. Sestertius. (1.05 gms.).

Helmeted head of Roma right, IIS behind. The Dioscuri riding right. Crawford 44/7. Sydenham 142. Toned EF/VF+.

Scarce.

(275)

229. Anonymous. 211-208 BC. Denarius. (3.92 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma right. The Dioscuri riding right, apex and hammer above. Crawford 59/1. Sydenham 149. Toned VF. (150)

230. Furius Purpurio. 169-158 BC. Denarius. (3.73 gms.).

Helmeted head of Roma right. Luna in biga right, murex shell in field. Crawford 187/1. Sydenham 424. Furia 13.

Toned near EF. (125)

231. Atilius Saranus. 155 BC. Denarius. (3.27 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma right. Victory in biga right. Crawford 199/1 a.

Sydenham 377. Atilia 1. Toned superb EF. (300) 226. Anonymous. 211-209 BC. AV Sixty As. (3.33 gms.). Draped bust of bearded Mars right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, wings spread.

Crawford 44/2. Sydenham 226. Nice EF. (3500) 232. L. Saufeius. 152 BC. Denarius. (3.52 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma right. Victory in biga right. Craw 204/1. Sydenham 384. Saufeia 1. Toned EF. (175)

227. A n o n y m o u s . Circa 211 BC. Quinarius. (2.17 gms.).

Helmeted head of Roma right, V behind. The Dioscuri right on horseback. Crawford 44/6. Sydenham 141. Toned EF, nice style.

(225)

233. Pub. Sulla. 151 BC. Denarius. (3.95 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma right. Victory in biga right. Crawford 205/1.

Sydenham 386. Cornelia 1. Toned superb EF. (250)

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234. C. Junius C.f. 149 BC. Denarius. (3.38 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma right. Dioscuri riding right. Crawford 210/1.

Sydenham 392. Junia 1. Superb EF. (250)

240. Sex. Julius Caesar. 129 BC. Denarius. (3.90 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma right, anchor behind head. Venus in biga right. Crawford 258/1. Sydenham 476. Julia 2. Toned good VF. Very Rare.

(250)

235. Aurelius Rufus. 144 BC. Denarius. (3.95 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma right. Jupiter in quadriga right. Crawford 221/1. Sydenham 409 & 413. Aurelia 19. Superb EF, dark cabinet toning on a nice oversized flan.

(250)

236. P. Aelius Paetus. 138 BC. Denarius. (3.94 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma right. The Dioscuri right. Crawford 233/1.

Sydenham 455. Aelia 3. Toned superb EF. (225)

237. C. Aburius Geminus. 134 BC. Denarius. (3.94 gms.).

Helmeted head of Roma right. Mars in quadriga right.

Crawford 244/1. Sydenham 490. Aburia 1. Toned EF. (150)

241 Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus. 128 BC. Denarius. (3.89 gms.).

Helmeted head of Roma right, wheat ear behind. Victory in biga right, man fighting large dog below. Crawford 261/1.

Sydenham 514. Domitia 14. Toned good VF. (150) The reverse alludes to the defeat of the Gallic tribes under Bituitius by the moneyer's father. It is said that Bituitius sent packs of enormous hounds against the Romans.

242. C. Servilius Vatia. 127 BC. Denarius. (3.79 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma right, lituus behind. Horseman with shield left, spearing falling horseman before him. Crawford 264/1.

Sydenham 483. Servilia 6. Toned nice VF. (150) The horseman represented here is said to be M. Servilius Pulex Geminus who, over forty years, received wounds in twenty-three single combats and was victorious in all.

238. M. Marcius Mn. f. 134 BC. Denarius. (3.91 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma right, modius behind. Victory in biga right, two wheat ears in field. Crawford 245/1. Sydenham 500.

Marcia 8. Superb EF. (300)

239. L. Minucius. 133 BC. Denarius. (3.94 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma right. Jupiter in quadriga right. Crawford 248/1.

Sydenham 470. Minucia 15. Toned EF. (175)

243. Q. F a b i u s M a x i m u s . 127 BC. Denarius. (3.84 gms.).

Helmeted head of Roma right. Cornucopiae on thunderbolt, all within wreath. Crawford 265/1. Sydenham 478. Fabia 5.

Toned VF. (125) 42

CLASSICAL

244. T. Quinctius Flamininus. 126 BC. Denarius. (3.84 gms.).

Helmeted head of Roma right, flamen's cap behind. The Dioscuri riding right, Macedonian shield below. Crawford 267/1. Sydenham 505. Quinctia 2. Toned EF. (200) The flamen's cap is a punning allusion of the moneyer's cognomen. The reverse commemorates the victory of the moneyer over Philip V of Macedon at Cynoscephalae in 197 BC, after which the general offered up special vows to the Dioscuri at the temple of Delphi. This accounts for the use of the Dioscuri on the reverse, a type which had not been used for several years.

245. M. Furius L.f. Philus. 119 BC. Denarius. (3.72 gms.). Head of Janus. Roma left, erecting trophy. Crawford 281/1.

Sydenham 529. Furia 18. VF+/VF, nice style.

(175)

NUMISMATIC

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LTD.

249. C. Fonteius. 114-113 BC. Denarius. (3.84 gms.). Janiform head of the Dioscuri. Galley with pilot and three rowers.

Crawford 290/1. Sydenham 555. Fonteia 1. EF. (250) This type alludes to the naval victories of P. Fonteius Capito, praetor in Sardinia.

250. Man. Aemilius Lepidus. 114-113 BC. Denarius. (3.92 gms.).

Laureate and diademed head of Roma right. Equestrian statue on arch right. Crawford 291/1. Sydenham 554. Aemilia 7.

Toned VF. (75)

246. M. Aurelius Scaurus. 118 BC. Denarius. (3.87 gms.).

Helmeted head of Roma right. Gallic warrior (Bituitius) in biga right. Crawford 282/1. Sydenham 523. Aurelia 20.

Toned near EF. (150)

247. Cn. Fulvius, M. Claudius & Q. Metellus. 117-116 BC. Denarius. (3.92 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma right. Victory in biga right. Crawford 284/lb. Sydenham 539a. Fulvia 1.

Superb EF. (200)

248. Anonymous. 115-114 BC. Denarius. (3.78 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma right. Roma seated right on a pile of shields, wolf and twins before, two birds in flight in the field.

Crawford 287/1. Sydenham 530. Toned good VF. (150)

251. Cn. Blasio Cn. f. 112-111 BC. Denarius. (4.00 gms.).

Helmeted head right of Scipio Africanus the Elder. Jupiter standing between Juno and Minerva. Crawford 296/ld.

Sydenham 561. Cornelia 19. Near EF/VF. (200) The reverse refers to statues in the temple of Jupiter on the Capitol, to which the statue of Scipio was added, demonstrating his close ties to the gods during his lifetime.

252. T. Manlius Mancinus, Appius Claudius Pulcher & Q. Urbinius. 111-110 BC. Denarius. (3.83 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma right. Victory in triga right. Crawford 299/lb.

Sydenham 570a. Mallia 2. Toned EF. (200)

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AUCTIONS,

LTD.

253. Man. Aquillius. 109-108 BC. Denarius. (3.85 gms.). Radiate head of Sol right. Luna in biga right, crescent and three stars above, one star below. Crawford 303/1. Sydenham 557.

Aquillia 1. Nice VF. (100) The stars may be a punning allusion to the moneyer and the constellation, Aquila.

258. L. Thorius Balbus. 105 BC. Denarius. (3.93 gms.). Head of Juno of Lanuvium right in goat's skin. Bull charging right, Î&#x; above. Crawford 316/1. Sydenham 598. Thoria 1. Toned EF, nice style for issue.

(150)

254. A. Manlius Q.f. Sergianus. 118-107 BC. Denarius. (3.91 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma right. Sol in quadriga facing, rising from the waves of the sea, star on either side.

Crawford 309/1. Sydenham 543. Manlia 1. Toned VF. Very Rare.

(450) Ex: CNA III, lot 255.

259. L. Appuleius Saturninus. 104 BC. Denarius. (3.84 gms.).

Saturn in quadriga right, Q.below, L. SATVRN in exergue.

Saturn in quadriga right, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 317/2.

Sydenham 580. Appuleia 3. Toned VF. Very Rare.

(500)

255. L. Cornelia Scipio Asiaticus. 106 BC. Denarius. (3.92 gms.). Laureate bust of Jupiter left, Τ below chin. Jupiter in quadriga right. Crawford 311/lb. Sydenham 576a. Cornelia 24c. Superb EF. (200)

260. C. Coelius Coldus. 104 BC. Denarius. (3.88 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma left. Victory in biga left. Crawford 318/lb.

Sydenham 582a. Coelia 3. Toned choice EF. (250)

256. C. Sulpicius C.f. Galba. 106 BC. Denarius. (3.81 gms.).

Laureate heads of the Dei Penates conjoined left. Two soldiers with standards, swearing oath over sow. Crawford 312/1. Sydenham 572. Sulpicia 1. Toned VF. (150)

261. L. Julius L.f. Caesar. 103 BC. Denarius. (3.98 gms.).

Helmeted head of Mars left, CAESAR behind. Venus Genetrix in biga left, drawn by two Cupids, lyre in field before.

Crawford 320/1. Sydenham 593. Julia 4. Toned VF+, scarce this nice.

(175)

257. Lucius Aurelius Cota. 105 BC. Denarius. (3.91 gms.). Draped bust of Vulcan right wearing pileus, tongs behind. Eagle on thunderbolt right with wings spread, looking left, all within laurel wreath. Crawford 314/lb. Sydenham 577. Aurelia 21.

Toned near EF. (250) Vulcan is the divinity of the forge and therefore symbolic for the striking of money.

262. L. Cassius Caecianus. 102 BC. Denarius. (3.74 gms.). Bust of Ceres left, hair wreathed in wheat. Two yolked oxen left.

Crawford 321/1. Sydenham 594. Cassia 4. Near EF. (150)

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LTD.

263. L. Julius L. F. Caesar. 101 BC. Denarius. (3.80 gms.).

Helmeted head of Roma right, wheat ear behind, full border of dots. Victory in biga right. Crawford 323/1. Sydenham 585. Julia 3. Toned EF, nice oversized flan.

(150) 268. C. Malleolus. 96 BC. Denarius. (3.86 gms.). Helmeted head of Mars right, mallet (malleolus) above. Warrior standing left before trophy, foot on cuirass; behind, a tabella inscribed CM/AL. Crawford 335/3f. Sydenham 615b.

Poblicia 8. Toned EF. Scarce.

(250)

264. P. Servilius M.f. Rullus. 100 BC. Denarius. (3.95 gms.).

Helmeted bust of Minerva left. Victory right with palm frond in biga. Crawford 328/1. Sydenham 601. Servilia 14. Superb EF. (300)

265. L. Caecilius Metellus. 96 BC. Denarius. (3.96 gms.).

Laureate head of Apollo right, star below. Roma seated left, on a pile of shields, being crowned from behind by Victory.

Crawford 335/lb. Sydenham 611a. Caecilia 45. EF. (200)

269. A. Postumia Sp. f. Albinus. 96 BC. Denarius. (3.88 gms.).

Laureate head of Apollo right, star of eight rays behind.

Dioscuri left watering horses, crescent in field to left.

Crawford 335/10b. Sydenham 612b. Postumia 6a. Nice VF. Scarce.

(150)

270. C. Allius Bala. 92 BC. Denarius. (3.95 gms.). Diademed female bust right, BAL behind. Diana in biga of stags right, grasshopper below. Crawford 336/lb. Sydenham 595. Aelia 4. Toned EF, typical small flan.

(175)

266. L. Caecilius Metellus. 96 BC. Denarius. (3.81 gms.). As previous, crescent below head. Crawford 335/1 c. Sydenham 611a. Caecilia 46. VF, scarce.

(100)

267. L. Caecilius Metellus. 96 BC. Denarius. (4.02 gms.). As previous, nothing below head. Crawford 335/1 a. Sydenham 611. Caecilia 46a. EF (200)

271. Marsic Confederation. 90-88 BC. Denarius. (3.80 gms.).

Laureate head of Italia left. Youth kneeling at foot of standard, holding pig, four soldiers to either side. Sydenham 620 (Rarity 5). Campana plate IV, 69. Nice VF. Very Rare.

(1200)

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AUCTIONS,

LTD.

276. L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus. 89 BC. Denarius. (3.87 gms.). Head of Tatius right, SABIN behind. Victory in biga right, holding wreath, palm branch in exergue. Crawford 344/3.

Sydenham 700. Tituria 6. Toned near EF, some die rust on obverse.

(125) 272. Marsic Confederation. 90-88 BC. Denarius. (3.66 gms.).

Laureate bust of Italia left. Soldier in helmet and cloak, standing right, holding reversed spear and parazonium; before, recumbent bull; in exergue, >. Sydenham 627.

(Rarity 4). Campana plate VII, 124. Superb EF and especially rare as such.

(2000) 277. Cn. Lentulus Clodianus. 88 BC. Quinarius. (1.72 gms.).

Laureate bust of Jupiter right. Victory right, crowning trophy. Crawford 345/2. Sydenham 703. Cornelia 51. Toned EF, nice style and centering.

(125)

273. Q. Titius. 90 BC. Denarius. (3.97 gms.). Head of young Bacchus right, wearing ivy wreath. Pegaus right, springing from tablet. Crawford 341/2. Sydenham 692. Titia 2. Toned near EF, a little softness of strike.

(175) 278. L. Rubrius Dossenus. 87 BC. Denarius. (3.82 gms.). Veiled head of Juno right, sceptre behind. Triumphal chariot right, winged Victory above. Crawford 348/2. Sydenham 706.

Rubria 2. Toned VF. (100)

274. C. Vibius C.f. Pansa. 90 BC. JE As. (13.18 gms.). Head of Janus. Three prows right, caps of the Dioscuri before.

Crawford 342/7a. VF, nice green patina. Better than one normally encounters for this issue.

(250)

275. L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus. 89 BC. Denarius. (3.81 gms.). Head of Tatius right, SABIN behind, TA before. Two soldiers, each bearing a woman in their arms. Crawford 344/1 a. Sydenham 698. Tituria 1. Toned near EF, nice style for issue.

(150)

2 7 9 . Anonymous. 86 BC. Denarius. (3.93 gms.). Laureate head of Apollo right, thunderbolt below. Jupiter in quadriga right.

Crawford 350A/2. Sydenham 723. RSC Anonymous 226.

Toned good VF. (125)

280. P. Furius Crassipes. 84 BC. Denarius. (4.52 gms.). Turreted head of Cybele right, foot turned upwards behind. Curule chair inscribed P. FOVRIVS. Crawford 356/la. Sydenham 735. Furia 20. Superb EF. (225)

CLASSICAL

281. P. Furius Crassipes. 84 BC. Denarius. (4.11 gms.). Turreted head of Cybele right, foot turned downwards behind.. Curule chair inscribed P. FOVRIVS. Crawford 356/1 c. Sydenham 735b. Furia 19. Superb EF. (225)

282. L. Sulla Felix. 84-83 BC. Denarius. (3.47 gms.). Diademed head of Venus right, Cupid standing before with long palm branch. Capis and lituus between two trophies. Crawford 359/2. Sydenham 761a. Cornelia 30. Toned VF. (150)

NUMISMATIC

AUCTIONS,

LTD.

Q. Antonius Balbus. 83-82 BC. Denarius. (3.99 gms.).

Laureate bust of Jupiter right. Victory in quadriga right, Ν below. Crawford 364/ld. Sydenham 742b. Antonia 1. Superb EF. (300)

286. P. Crepusius, C. Limetanus & L. Censorinus. 82 BC. Denarius. (4.00 gms.). Diademed, draped and veiled bust of Venus right. Venus in biga right. Crawford 360/1 b.

Sydenham 736a. Marcia 27. Toned near EF. Interesting old red cabinet tone.

(150)

283. C. Licinius L.f. Macer. 83 BC. Denarius. (4.20 gms.).

Diademed bust of Vejovis, draped left, turned away, hurling thunderbolt. Minerva with spear and shield in quadriga.

Crawford 354/1. Sydenham 732. Licinia 16. Choice EF, nice strike.

(275)

287. C. Valerius Flaccus. 82 BC. Denarius. (4.18 gms.). Bust of winged Victory right, Ο behind head. Legionary eagle between two standards inscribed Η (Hastati) and Ρ (Principes). Crawford 365/lb. Sydenham 747b. Valeria 12b.

Superb EF. Exceptional style.

(400) Flaccus received special sanction from the Senate to strike this issue. The reverse records the services of the cohorts which accompanied Flaccus on his victories to Spain and Gaul.

288. C. Annius T.f. T.n.. 82-81 BC. Denarius. (3.86 gms.).

Diademed head of Anna Perenna right, scales below chin.

Victory in quadriga right, holding palm branch. Crawford 366/3a. Sydenham 748f. Annia 5a. Toned good VF. Scarce.

(150) Anna Perenna was the sister of Dido and was worshipped in Italy as a rustic deity.

284. Q. Antonius Balbus. 83-82 BC. Denarius. (4.00 gms.).

Laureate bust of Jupiter right. Victory in quadriga right, Ν below. Crawford 364/ld. Sydenham 742b. Antonia 1. Superb EF. (350) 47

CLASSICAL

NUMISMATIC

AUCTIONS,

LTD.

294. L. Procilius. 80 BC. Denarius. (3.94 gms.). Laureate bust of Jupiter right. Juno Sospita walking right, hurling spear and holding raised shield, serpent before. Crawford 379/1.

Sydenham 771. Procilia 1. Toned EF. (200)

289. Q. Fabius Maximus. 82-80 BC. Restored Issue. Denarius.

(3.85 gms.). Laureate head of Apollo right, lyre before.

Cornucopiae upon thunderbolt, within laurel wreath.

Crawford 371/1. Sydenham 718. Fabia 6. Toned superb EF. (500)

290. A. Postumius A.f. Sp. n. Albinus. 81 BC. Denarius. (4.11 gms.). Draped bust of Diana right, bow and quiver on shoulder, bucranium above. Togate male figure left before lighted altar, sprinkling oxen. Crawford 372/1, Sydenham 745. Postumia 7. Toned EF. (250)

295. L. Procilius. 80 BC. Denarius. (3.73 gms.). Laureate bust of Jupiter right. Juno Sospita walking right, hurling spear and holding raised shield, serpent before. Crawford 379/1.

Sydenham 771. Procilia 1. Toned superb EF. (300)

291. A. Postumius A.f. Sp. n. Albinus. 81 BC. Denarius. (3.98 gms.). As previous. Crawford 372/1, Sydenham 745.

Postumia 7. Toned EF. (250)

296. C. Poblicius Q.f. 80 BC. Denarius. (3.66 gms.). Draped bust of Roma right, ÎĄ above. Hercules strangling the Nemean lion. Crawford 380/1. Sydenham 768. Poblicia 9. Toned choice EF. (250)

292. A. Postumius A.f. Sp. n. Albinus. 81 BC. Denarius. (3.76 gms.). Veiled head of Hispania right, with dishevelled hair.

Togate male standing left between Roman eagle and fasces.

Crawford 372/2. Sydenham 746. Postumia 8. Superb EF. (300)

297. C. Naevius Balbus. 79 BC. Denarius. (3.89 gms.). Diademed bust of Venus right, Î? below chin. Winged Victory right in triga. Crawford 382/la. Sydenham 769. Naevia 6b. Toned near EF, nice style.

(150)

293. L. Sulla Felix. 81 BC. Denarius. (3.85 gms.). Head of Venus right. Double comucopiae, border of dots. Crawford 375/2.

Sydenham 755. Cornelia 33. Toned good VF. Scarce. (175)

298. C. Naevius Balbus. 79 BC. Denarius. (3.87 gms.). Diademed bust of Venus right, SC behind. Victory in a triga. Crawford 382/lb. Sydenham 769b. Naevia 6. Superb EF. (200) 48

CLASSICAL

299. P. Satrienus. 77 BC. Denarius. (3.95 gms.). Helmeted bust of young Mars right. She-wolf walking left. Crawford 388/1 b.

Sydenham 781a. Satriena 1. Good VF. (175)

NUMISMATIC

AUCTIONS,

LTD.

303 C. Hosidius C.f. Geta. 68 BC. Denarius. (3.98 gms.). Draped bust of Diana right, bow and quiver at shoulder. Wild boar of Calydon right, pierced by spear and attacked by a dog.

Crawford 407/1. Sydenham 904. Hosidia 2. Toned near EF. (225)

304. C. Hosidius C.f. Geta. 68 BC. Denarius. (3.75 gms.).

Smaller draped bust of Diana right, bow and quiver at shoulder. Wild boar of Calydon right, pierced by spear and attacked by a dog. Crawford 407/2. Sydenham 903. Hosidia 1. Toned EF. (250) 300. Q. Crepereius M.f. Rocus. 72 BC. Denarius. (3.54 gms.).

Bust of Amphitrite draped right, turned from viewer, F before, vase behind. Neptune in sea-chariot right, drawn by two hippocamps. Crawford 399/1 a. Sydenham 796. Crepereia 1. Toned EF/VF. Very Rare and seldom offered for sale. (500) The Crepereia gens was of equestrian rank and was distinguished for the strict discipline of its members.

305 C. Hosidius C.f. Geta. 68 BC. Denarius. (3.92 gms.).

Smaller draped bust of Diana right, bow and quiver at shoulder. Wild boar of Calydon right, pierced by spear and attacked by a dog. Crawford 407/2. Sydenham 903. Hosidia 1. Superb EF. (300) 301 Q. Fufius Calenus & Mucius Cordius. 70 BC. Denarius. (3.87 gms.). Jugate busts of Honos and Virtus right. Roma and Italy hand in hand, winged caduceus behind. Crawford 403/1.

Sydenham 797. Fufia 1. Toned near EF. (300) This coin alludes to the recent pacification in Italy after the Social War and intimates that in the future this alliance would be under the care of Honos and Virtus.

302. M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus. 69 BC. Denarius. (3.83 gms.).

Draped bust of Fortuna right. Half-length figure of a boy facing, holding tablet inscribed SOR(S). Crawford 405/2.

Sydenham 801. Plaetoria 10. VF, poorly struck. Very rare.

(300)

306. M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus. 67 BC. Denarius. (4.03 gms.).

Young bust of Bonus Eventus right. Winged caduceus.

Crawford 405/5. Sydenham 807. Plaetoria 5. Toned EF. (350) 49

CLASSICAL

NUMISMATIC

AUCTIONS,

LTD.

307. Q. Pomponius Musa. 66 BC. Denarius. (3.80 gms.). Laureate head of Apollo right, scroll behind. Clio (Muse of History) left, holding scroll and resting elbow on pedestal. Crawford 410/3. Sydenham 813. Pomponia 11. Toned VF+.

(450)

308. Q. Pomponius Musa. 66 BC. Denarius. (3.77 gms.). Laureate head of Apollo right, flutes behind. Euterpe (Muse of Lyric Poetry) right, holding two pipes and resting on pedestal.

Crawford 410/5. Sydenham 815. Pomponia 13. Good VF. (500)

309. C. Piso L.f. Frugi. 64 BC. Denarius. (3.86 gms.). Head of Apollo right with fillet. Naked horseman galloping right with palm branch. Crawford 408/1 b. Calpurnia 24. Toned EF, nice high relief.

(300)

311. L. Roscius Fabatus. 64 BC. Denarius. (3.96 gms.). Head of Juno Sospita right in goatskin, lion's head behind. Virgin right offering to erect serpent; in field, a female lion's head.

Crawford 412/1 Symbol 116v. Toned EF. (250)

312. L. Cassius Longinus. 63 BC. Denarius. (3.77 gms.). Draped bust of Vesta left, kylix behind. Togate male figure left, casting ballot into cista. Crawford 413/1. Sydenham 935.

Cassia 10. Superb EF as struck.

(500)

313. L. Furius Cn. f. Brocchus. 63 BC. Denarius. (3.89 gms.).

Bust of Ceres right, lock of hair on neck; in field, a wheat ear and barley corn. Curule chair between fasces. Crawford 414/1. Sydenham 902a. Furia 23a. Choice EF. (250)

314. L. Furius Cn. f. Brocchus. 63 BC. Denarius. (3.84 gms.).

Bust of Ceres right, lock of hair on neck; in field, a wheat ear and barley corn. Curule chair between fasces. Crawford 414/1. Sydenham 902a. Furia 23a. Near EF. (150)

52 310. L. Roscius Fabatus. 64 BC. Denarius. (3.78 gms.). Head of Juno Sospita right in goatskin, gloved hand behind. Virgin right offering to erect serpent; in field, astragalus. Crawford 412/1 Symbol 166. Superb EF. Rare control marks. (450) This interesting set of symbols depicts the game of knucklebones, and possibly may symbolize the practice of divination by the use of them.

315. L. Scribonius Libo. 62 BC. Denarius. (3.97 gms.). Diademed head of Bonus Eventus right. Well-head ornamented with two lyres and a hammer. Crawford 416/lc. Sydenham 928.

Scribonia 8b. Toned EF. (200)

CLASSICAL

NUMISMATIC

AUCTIONS,

LTD.

321. C. Considius Nonianus. 57BC. Denarius. (3.77 gms.).

Laureate and diademed bust of Venus right. Temple on a mountain summit surrounded by rampart. Crawford 424/1.

Sydenham 887. Considia la. Toned nice VF. Rare.

(300)

316. L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus. 62 BC. Denarius. (3.90 gms.).

Diademed head of Concordia right, wearing veil. Well-head ornamented with two lyres and a hammer. Crawford 417/la.

Sydenham 927. Aemilia 11. Toned EF. (200)

317. M. Aemilius Lepidus. 61 BC. Denarius. (3.94 gms.).

Diademed female head right, wreath behind, simpulum under chin. Horseman right with trophy over shoulder. Crawford 419/ld. Sydenham 828. Aemilia 20. Nice VF. Scarce. (175) 322. Faustus Cornelius Sulla. 56 BC. Denarius. (3.63 gms.).

Diademed bust of Diana right, crescent above, lituus behind.

Sulla seated left on throne, receiving offering of olive branch from Bocchus, King of Mauretania; Jugurtha, King of Numidia, kneels behind. Crawford 426/1. Sydenham 879.

Cornelia 59. Toned near EF. Very Rare.

(500) This moneyer was the son of the great dictator. The reverse commemorates one of his greatest achievements - the submission of Bocchus and the surrender of Jugurtha.

Faustus became the husband of Pompey's daughter.

318. M. Aemilius Lepidus. 61 BC. Denarius. (3.66 gms.). Turreted bust of Alexandria right, ALEXANDREA below. M. Lepidus crowning the young Ptolemy V. Crawford 419/2. Sydenham 831. Aemilia 23. Toned good VF. Very Rare, small metal flaw on reverse.

(850) This refers to an ancestor, M. Lepidus, who was one of three ambassadors sent to the Egyptian court in 201 BC to aid in administering the affairs of the infant king.

323. L. Marcius Philippus. 56 BC. Denarius. (3.95 gms.).

Diademed head of Ancius Marcus right, lituus behind.

Equestrian statue on arcade. Crawford 425/1. Sydenham 919.

Marcia 28. EF, scratch in obverse field.

(100)

319. P. Plautius Hypsaeus. 58 BC. Denarius. (3.75 gms.). Bust of LuconoĂŤ draped right, dolphin behind. Jupiter left in quadriga. Crawford 420/2a. Sydenham 911. Plautia 12. Toned EF. (200)

324. Faustus Cornelius Sulla. 56 BC. Denarius. (4.00 gms.). Head of Hercules right in lion's skin. Globe surrounded by four wreaths, aplustre in left field, wheat ear in right field.

Crawford 426a. Sydenham 882. Cornelia 61. Toned EF. (400)

320. M. Aemilius Scarus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus. 58 BC. Denarius. (4.05 gms.). King Aretas kneeling right beside camel. Jupiter in quadriga left, scorpion below. Crawford 422/1 b. Sydenham 913. Aemilia 8. Superb EF. (250) 51

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NUMISMATIC

AUCTIONS,

LTD.

328. Q. Caepio Brutus better known as M. Junius Brutus. 54 BC. Denarius. (4.11 gms.). LIBERT AS behind head of Liberty right. Consul Brutus walking left between two lictors proceeded by an accensus, BRVTVS below. Crawford 433/1.

Sydenham 906. Junia 31. Superb EF. (900) Refer to lot 26, Scythian dynasts issue of Koson, which immitates the reverse type of this coin.

325. C. Cassius Longinus. 55 BC. Denarius. (4.06 gms.). Bust of Liberty right, with necklace and earring. Temple of Vesta between urn and voting tablet. Crawford 428/2. Sydenham 918. Cassia 8. Toned EF. (450) Ex: NFA XX, 36.

This reverse alludes to a special investigation held in 113 BC by L. Cassius Longinus Ravella on the deliquent activities of three Vestal Virgins. The letters on the voting tablet represent absolvo and condemno. Two were acquitted and one condemned.

326. C. Cassius Longinus. 55 BC. Denarius. (3.97 gms.). As previous. Crawford 428/2. Sydenham 918. Cassia 8. EF. (450)

329. M. Junius Brutus. 54 BC. Denarius. (4.02 gms.). As previous. Crawford 433/1. Sydenham 906. Junia 31. Superb EF. (900)

M. Junius Brutus. 54 BC. Denarius. (4.13 gms.). BRVTVS behind head of L. Junius Brutus, the Ancient. AHALA, behind head of Caius Servilius Ahala. Crawford 433/2.

Sydenham 907. Junia 30. Superb EF. (900) The above three pieces were struck by Brutus, one of the assassins of Caesar, when he was a moneyer as a younger man. They show his ancestry and illustrate his strong Republican views.

327. Cn. Plancius. 55 BC. Denarius. (4.13 gms.). Head of Diana Planciana right, wearing a petasus. Cretan goat standing right, bow and quiver behind. Crawford 432/1. Sydenham 933. Plancia 1. Superb EF. (400) This moneyer served in Crete under proconsul Q. Metellus, and also as a military tribune to Macedonia; both of these commands are illustrated on this coin.

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331. Q. Pompeius Rufus. 54 BC. Denarius. (4.12 gms.). SVLLA COS, before bare head of Sulla right. Bare head right of the consul, Quintus Pompeius Rufus, RVFVS COS behind.

Crawford 434/1. Sydenham 908. Pompeia 4. Toned good VF. Scarce.

(800)

332. L. Vinicius. 52 BC. Denarius. (3.97 gms.). Laureate head of Concord right. Victory flying right, bearing palm branch.

Crawford 436/1. Sydenham 930. Vinicia 1. Toned VF. Rare.

(225)

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335. P. Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus. 50 BC. Denarius. (3.83 gms.). Bust of the consul M. Claudius Marcellus right, triskleles behind. The consul carrying trophy within tetrastyle temple. Crawford 439/1. Sydenham 1147. Claudia 11. Toned near EF. (400) This coin depicts two important historical facts from the moneyer's past. The consul M. Claudius Marcellus captured Sicily in 211 BC and in 222 BC after slaying the gaulish chief Britomartus, he dedicated his spoils to Jupiter Feretrius in his temple.

336. C. Nerius. 49 BC. Denarius. (3.83 gms.). Bust of Saturn right, harpa over shoulder. Legionary eagle between two standards. Crawford 441/1. Sydenham 937. Neria 1. Near EF, slight decentering.

(200) Nerius was quaestor urbanus for the Pompeian party. He fled to Sicily upon the approach of Caesar.

333. C. Coelius Caldus. 51 BC. Denarius. (3.36 gms.). Bust of Caldus right, tablet behind inscribed L.D. (Libero-Damno).

Radiate bust of Sol right, shields before and behind.

Crawford 437/lb. Sydenham 892. Coelia 5. Toned VF. Scarce.

(225)

337. Q. Sicinius & C. Coponius. 49 BC. Denarius. (3.88 gms.).

Diademed head of Apollo right, star behind. Club of Hercules surmounted by lion's skin, arrow to left, bow to right.

Crawford 444/1 a. Sydenham 939. Sicinia 1. Toned EF. (250)

334. C. Coelius Caldus. 51 BC. Denarius. (4.04 gms.). Bust of Caldus right, standard before and behind. Figure seated on lofty lectistemium between two trophies. Crawford 437/2b.

Sydenham 895. Coelia 9. Toned near EF. Scarce.

(350) The exceptional bust on the two previous coins is that of the moneyer's grandfather. He was the first member of the family to obtain high office.

338. Q. Sicinius & C. Coponius. 49 BC. Denarius. (3.85 gms.).

As previous but large bust of Apollo. Crawford 444/lb.

Sydenham 939b. Sicinia 2. Superb EF as struck.

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339. L. Cornelius Lentulus & C. Claudius Marcellus. 49 BC. Denarius. (3.80 gms.). Facing head of Medusa in the center of triskeles, ear of wheat between legs. Jupiter standing halfleft, looking right, holding eagle and thunderbolt. Crawford 445/1 a. Sydenham 1029a. Cornelia 64. Toned VF. Rare.

(250)

344. L. Plautius Plancus. 47 BC. Denarius. (4.00 gms.). Mask of Medusa facing, hair dishevelled, serpents at sides of face.

Aurora right, flying across the heavens, leading the four horses of the sun. Crawford 453/1 a. Sydenham 959. Plautia 15. Toned near EF, nicely centered and struck.

(350)

340. L. Cornelius Lentulus & C. Claudius Marcellus. 49 BC. Denarius. (3.55 gms.). Head of Apollo right. Jupiter standing half-left, looking right, holding thunderbolt and eagle, star and altar in field. Crawford 445/2. Sydenham 1030. Cornelia 65. Toned good VF. Scarce.

(300)

345. L. Plautius Plancus. 47 BC. Denarius. (3.62 gms.). As previous. Crawford 453/la. Sydenham 959. Plautia 15. VF, a few areas of weak strike.

(175)

341. Albinus Bruti f. 48 BC. Denarius. (3.81 gms.). Bare head right of the consul Aulus Postumius Albinus. ALBIN BR VT F in wreath. Crawford 450/3c. Sydenham 943b. Postumia 14a.

Toned VF, light reverse encrustation.

(175)

346. C. Antius C.f. Restio. 47 BC. Denarius. (4.00 gms.). Bust of the tribune Antius Restio right. Hercules facing with club and trophy. Crawford 455/1. Sydenham 970. Antia 1. EF, reverse weakly struck. Rare.

(400) Antius Restio was tribune of the people. After passing his sumptuary law, he was compelled to seek refuge at Lanuvium where there existed a special cult of the Dei Penates. (A sumptuary law is one which regulates peoples expenditures and extravagances as well as moral and religious habits.).

342. L. Hostilius Saserna. 48 BC. Denarius. (3.93 gms.). Laureate bust of Venus right. Victory walking right with trophy and caduceus. Crawford 448/la. Sydenham 951. Hostilia 5. Toned VF+/EF. (200)

347. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio. 47-46 BC, Imperator.

Denarius. (3.82 gms.). Bust of Jupiter right, eagle's head and sceptre below. Curule chair between ear of wheat and head of carnyx; conucopiae supporting scales above. Crawford 460/2. Sydenham 1048. Caecilia 49. Toned good VF. Rare.

(450) Refer to lot 87 for a cistophoric tetradrachm of Pergamum issued by Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio.

343. L. Hostilius Saserna. 48 BC. Denarius. (3.69 gms.). Bust of Gallia right with long hair, Gaulish trumpet behind. Diana of Ephesus facing with stag and spear. Crawford 448/3.

Sydenham 953. Hostilia 4. Toned EF. Rare this nice. (750) 54

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348. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio. 47-46 BC, Imperator.

Denarius. (3.90 gms.). Bust of Africa right, wheat ear before, plow below. Hercules standing facing, resting arm on club.

Crawford 461/1. Sydenham 1051. Caecilia 50. Toned good VF. (275)

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353. L. Papius Celsus. 45 BC. Denarius. (3.59 gms.). Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin. She-wolf right, lighting fire, eagle left fanning the flames. Crawford 472/1.

Sydenham 964. Papia 2. EF/good VF. Scarce.

(250)

349. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio. 47-46 BC, Imperator.

Denarius. (3.83 gms.). As previous, bust of Africa smaller.

Crawford 461/lv. Sydenham 1051v. Caecilai 50a. Toned VF. (225)

354. L. Papius Celsus. 45 BC. Denarius. (3.75 gms.). Laureate bust of Triumphus right. Reverse as previous. Crawford 472/2. Sydenham 965. Papia 3. Good VF. Rare.

(275)

355. P. Accoleius Lariscolus. 43BC. Denarius. (3.91 gms.). Bust of Acca Larentia right. Three statues of the Nymphae Querquetulanae supporting beam with five trees. Crawford 486/1. Sydenham 1148. Accoleia 1. Choice EF, nicely struck for issue.

(350) These nymphs presided over green forests and it was to them that the groves of the Lares on Mount Coelius were consecrated.

350. M. Cato. 47-46 BC. Denarius. (3.88 gms.). Female bust right, hair bound by fillet. Winged Victory seated right, holding patera. Crawford 462/1 a. Sydenham 1053. Portia 10.

Toned good VF. (150)

351. M n . C o r d i u s R u f u s . 46 BC. Denarius. (3.93 gms.).

Corinthian helmet right, surmounted by an owl. Aegis of Minerva, mask of Medusa in center. Crawford 463/2.

Sydenham 978. Corida 4. Nice VF, reverse off-center, banker's mark in obverse field.

(200)

356. Petillius Capitolinus. 43 BC. Denarius. (3.82 gms.). Eagle, with spread wings on thunderbolt. Hexastyle temple.

Crawford 487/2b. Sydenham 1151. Petillia 3. VF, scarce.

(225)

357. P. Claudius M.f. Turrinus. 42 BC. Denarius. (3.95 gms.).

Head of Apollo right, lyre behind. Diana Lucifera standing right, holding two torches, bow and quiver on her shoulder.

Crawford 494/23. Sydenham 1117. Claudia 15. Toned EF. (200)

352. Mn. Cordius Rufus. 46 BC. Denarius. (4.05 gms.). Diademed head of Venus right. Cupid on dolphin right. Crawford 463/3. Sydenham 977. Cordia 3. Toned EF/choice EF, very rare this nice.

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363. C. Vibius Varus. 42 BC. Denarius. (3.67 gms.).

Bacchus right, wearing wreath of ivy and grapes. springing left towards garlanded altar. Crawford Sydenham 1138. Vibia 24. Toned nice VF, banker's obverse field.

Bust of Panther 494/36. mark in (100)

358. L. Livenius Regulus. 42 BC. Denarius. (3.70 gms.). Head of L. Livenius Regulus right. Curule chair, three fasces either side. Crawford 494/27. Sydenham 1109. Livineia 10. Toned EF, weak reverse strike.

(350)

359. L. Livenius Regulus. 42 BC. Denarius. (3.92 gms.). As previous, smaller bust. Crawford 494/28. Sydenham 1110.

Livineia 11. EF, slightly off-center.

(450) 364 C. Vibius Varus. 42 BC. Denarius. (3.87 gms.). Diademed bust of Hercules right. Minerva standing right, holding winged Victory. Crawford 494/37. Sydenham 1139. Vibia 23. Toned near EF. Rare.

(500)

ROMAN IMPERATORIAL 360. L. Livenius Regulus. 42 BC. Denarius. (3.85 gms.). As previous. Wheat ear on either side of modius. Crawford 494/29. Sydenham 1111. Livineia 13. Nice VF, scarce.

(250)

365. Pompey the Great. 49 BC. Denarius. (3.79 gms.). Diademed bu s t of Numa Pompilius right. Prow of galley right, Crawford 446/1. Sydenham 1032. Toned near EF. (650)

361. L. Livenius Regulus. 42 BC. Denarius. (4.00 gms.). As previous. Wild beasts fighting; man and lion, man and panther, bull in upper field. Crawford 494/30. Sydenham 1112. Livineia 12. Good VF. Rare.

(450)

362. L. Livenius Regulus. 42 BC. Denarius. (3.78 gms.). As previous. Curule chair between two fasces. Crawford 494/31.

Sydenham 1113. Livineia 8. Good VF. Scarce.

(300)

Cnaeus Pompey Junior. 46-45 BC. Denarius. (3.98 gms.).

Helmeted head of Roma right. Hispania presenting palm branch to Pompey alighting from prow. Crawford 469/1 e.

Sydenham 1035a. Nice VF. (300)

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371. Mark Antony. 44 BC. Denarius. (3.55 gms.). Bare head right. Distyle temple containing medallion with head of Sol. Crawford 496/1. Sydenham 1168. Near VF. Scarce. (225) 367. Julius Caesar. 49-48 BC. Denarius. (3.91 gms.): Elephant right trampling serpent, CAESAR below. Simpulum, sprinkler, axe and apex. Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006.

Toned EF. (300) 372. Mark Antony. 32-31 BC. Denarius. (3.66 gms.). Legion XIII. Galley. Standards either side of legionary eagle.

Crawford 544/27. Nice VF. (200)

368. Julius Caesar. 47-46 BC. Denarius. (3.85 gms.). Diademed bust of Venus right. Aeneas carrying Anchises and palladium. Crawford 458/1. Sydenham 1013. EF. (300)

373. Mark Antony. 32-31 BC. Denarius. (3.25 gms.). Legion XIII. As previous. Crawford 544/27. Toned VF. (175)

ROMAN IMPERIAL

AUGUSTUS. 27BC - 14AD. 374. AV Aureus. (7.82 gms.). c. 15-13 BC. Bare head of Augustus right. Apollo standing half-left, IMP X across field, ACT below. RIC 171a. VF, a few field marks.

(1500)

369. Brutus. 43-42 BC. Denarius. (3.85 gms.). Laureate bust of Apollo right, COSTA LEG. Military trophy, BRVTVS IMP. Crawford 506/2. Sydenham 1296. Toned EF. (1500)

Denarius. (3.85 gms.). c. 15-13 BC. Bare head right. Apollo standing half-left with plectrum and lyre, IMP X in field, ACT below. BMC 176. EF, small banker's mark on neck.

Nice die execution.

(600)

370. Ahenobarbus. 41BC. Denarius. (3.64 gms.). Bearded bust of L. Ahenobarbus right. Prow of galley surmounted by trophy.

Crawford 519/2. Sydenham 1177. Toned nice VF. (650) 57

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TIBERIUS. 14-37 AD. 379. AV Aureus. (7.53 gms.). Laureate bust right. PONTIF MAXIM, Livia seated right, holding inverted spear. RIC 27.

(Rarity 2). Near VF, a few small scrapes in field.

(1000)

376. Denarius. (3.72 gms.). c. 30-27 BC. Bare head left of Octavian. Victory left on globe. BMC 603. Toned VF. (275)

380. Denarius. (3.70 gms.). Laureate bust right. Livia as Pax seated right, feet on stool. RIC 30. BMC 48. Toned EF. (650)

AUGUSTUS & AGRIPPA 377. 20-10 BC. JE As (11.34 gms.). Struck at Nemausus. IMP DIVI F, busts of Augustus and Agrippa back to back. COL NEM, crocodile chained right to a palm tree. RIC 157 (Rare).

Choice EF with a nice brown patina.

(1200) 381. JE As. (10.74 gms.). Ή CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VII. Brockage of the obverse. Nice VF. Excellent example of a brockage.

(300)

N E R O CLAUDIUS DRUSUS. Died 9 BC. 382. JE Sestertius. (31.10 gms.). Struck by Claudius circa 50-54 AD. NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP, bare head left. Ή CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TRP IMP PP SC, Claudius seated left amidst arms, holding olive-branch. RIC (Claudius) 109. EF, with dark black brown surfaces. (4000)

378. 13 BC. Denarius. (3.92 gms.). CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head of Augustus right. M. AGRIPPA PLA(TORINVS III VIR), bare head right. RIC 408. (Rarity 2), BMC 114. EF, reverse off center. Rare and seldom offered for sale.

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GERMANICUS. Died 19 AD. 383. JE As. (11.53 gms.). Struck under Caligula circa 40-41 AD. GERMANICVS CAESAR Ή AVG F DIVI AVG N, bare head left. C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG PM TRP III PP around SC. RIC (Caligula) 50. Nice VF, green patina.

(400)

386 Caligula & Augustus. 37-41 AD. Denarius. (3.70 gms.). C CAESAR AVG GERM PM TR POT COS, bare head of Caligula right. Radiate head of Augustus right, two stars in field. RIC 10. (Rarity 2), BMC 10. EF, exceptional style for issue.

(5000)

384. JE As. (12.04 gms.). As previous. RIC (Caligula) 50. VF, dark green patina.

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387 Caligula & Germanicus. 37-41 AD. Denarius. (3.76 gms.). C CAESAR AVG PON M TR POT ΠΙ COS III, laureate head of Caligula right. GERMANICVS CAES PC CAES AVG GERM, bare head right. RIC 26. (Rarity 3), BMC 28. Toned good VF, nice metal quality.

(2500)

CLAUDIUS. 41-54 AD. 388. AV Aureus. (7.78 gms.). c. 46-47. TI CL(AVD CAESAR A)VG PM TRP VI IMP XI, laureate head right. CONSTANTIA AVGVSTI, Constantia seated left on curule chair. RIC 31 (Rarity 2), BMC 30. VF, a few field scrapes.

(1750)

CALIGULA. 37-41 AD. 385. JE Sestertius. (28.31 gms.). C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG PM TRP III PP, laureate bust left. ADLOCVT COH, Caligula left on platform, haranguing five soldiers. RIC 40.

(Rarity 2). Near EF, nice even brown patina.

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392. AV Aureus. (7.04 gms.). c. 65-66. IMP NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS, laureate head right. SALVS, Salus enthroned left. RIC 59 (Rare)., BMC 87. Nice Fine.

(1200)

389. Denarius. (3.74 gms.). Ή CLAVD CAESAR AVG PM TRP Villi IMP XVI, laureate bust right. DE BRITANN on triumphal arch surmounted by equestrian figure and two statues. RIC 45 (Rarity 3), BMC 50. Choice near EF. (2250) Claudius travelled to Britain for sixteen days in 43 AD. Upon his return, the Senate conferred upon him honors and held games to celebrate his 'conquests' in Britain.

393. Denarius. (3.54 gms.). NERO CLAVD CAES DRVSVS GERM PRINC IVVENT, youthful bust of Nero draped left. SACERD COOPT IN OMN CONL SVPRA NVM EX SC, simpulum on tripod, priest's wand and patera. RIC (Claudius) 77 (Rarity 2), BMC (Claudius) 87. Nice VF. (550)

394. Denarius. (3.50 gms.). NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS, laureate head of slightly bearded Nero right. IVPPITER CVSTOS, Jupiter seated left, holding sceptre. RIC 53. (Rare), BMC 74.

EF, nice metal quality and sharp strike.

(4000)

390. JE As. (11.72 gms.). c. 50-54. Ή CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TRP IMP PP, bare head left. LIBERT AS AVGVSTA SC, draped, standing left, looking right. RIC 113. BMC 204. EF with a nice natural green patina.

(500)

NERO. 54-68 AD. 391. AV Aureus. (7.55 gms.). c. 58-59. NERO CAESAR AVG IMP, youthful bust of Nero right. PONTIF MAX TRP V PP around oak wreath, EX SC within. RIC 16 (Rarity 2), BMC 17. Good VF. (3000)

395. JE As. (11.24 gms.). c. 65. Laureate head right. Temple of Janus, door closed to left side. RIC 309. Near VF/VF, green patina. (!00)

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396. JE As. (11.56 gms.). c. 65. Laureate head right. Victory left with shield inscribed SPQR. RIC 312. VF+/VF. (175)

GALBA. 68-69 AD. 400. Denarius. (3.46 gms.). IMP SER GALBA AVG, bare head right. SPQR OB C S within oak wreath. RIC 167, BMC 34.

Toned EF. (2500)

397. JE Dupondius. (14.53 gms.). Lugdunum mint. c. 66-67.

Laureate head right. SECVRITAS AVGVSTI SC, Securitas seated right on draped throne. RIC 518. VF+/good VF, dark green-brown patina.

(150)

401. Denarius. (3.56 gms.). IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG, laureate head right. DIVA AVGVSTA, Livia standing left, holding patera and sceptre. RIC 186, BMC 8. Superb EF as struck. Magnificent forceful bust.

(4750)

398. JE Semis. (2.71 gms.). c. 64. NERO CAES AVG IMP, laureate head right. CER QVINQ ROM CO, gaming table surmounted by vase and wreath, S (Semis) to left, SC in exergue. RIC 243, BMC 273. EF, beautiful dark green patina.

(650) Ex: CNA III, April 1988, #333.

399. JE Semis. (4.34 gms). As previous. RIC 243. Nice VF+, brown surfaces.

(350)

402. JE Sestertius. (27.82 gms.). SER GALBA IMP TRP, laureate head right. CONCORD AVG seated left, holding branch and long sceptre.

VF, even green patina, small corrosion area reverse.

CAESAR AVG SC, Concordia RIC 380. Good at 2 o'clock on (2000)

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VESPASIAN. 406. Denarius. laureate mourning

OTHO. 69 AD. 403. Denarius. (3.58 gms.). IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TRP, bare head of Otho right. SECVRITAS PR, Securitas standing left with wreath and sceptre. RIC 8 (Rarity 2), BMC 18.

Superb EF as struck. Magnificent high-relief portrait.

(6500)

69-79 AD. (3.24 gms.). IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, head right. IVDAEA, Jewess seated right in before trophy. RIC 15, BMC 359. EF. (1500)

VITELLIUS. 69 AD. 404. Denarius. (3.28 gms.). A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TRP, laureate head right. XV VIT SACR FAC, tripod lebes surmounted by a dolphin, raven below. RIC 109, BMC 39, RSC 111 (This coin). Nicely struck EF. (2000)

405. Vitellius & Lucius Vitellius. Denarius. (3.25 gms.). A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TRP, laureate head right. (L. VITE)LLIVS COS III CENS(OR), laureate head right. RIC 99.

Nice VF. Rare and seldom offered for sale.

(1750) Ex: Rashleagh Collection - GlendiningsH53, # 513 Ex: Knobloch Collection, Stacks, 5/80, #280.

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407. JE Sestertius. (25.36 gms.). c. 71. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM TRP PP COS III, laureate head right. VICTORIA AVGVSTI SC, Winged Victory, draped below the waist right, preparing to write on shield mounted upon a palm tree, small captive Jewess seated right on rock. RIC 468, BMC 583.

Choice EF with a green patina. Very Rare and seldom offered for sale.

(6750) Ex: Frank Sternberg XV, lot 366 (1985).

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4 0 8 . D i v o V e s p a s i a n o . Antoninianus. (4.07 gms.). Under Trebonianus Gallus. 251-253 AD. Radiate head right.

CONSECRATIO around altar. RIC (Decius) 80. Toned EF/VF. (250)

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T R A J A N . 98-117 A D .

4 1 2 . AV Aureus. (6.95 gms.). c. 112-117. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. S.P.Q.R. OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Genius standing half-right, head facing, holding patera with right hand over altar and corn-ears in left. RIC 278. Good VF, edge from 8 to 10 o'clock damaged and folded over reverse.

(1800)

D O M I T I A N . 81-96 A D .

4 0 9 . AV Aureus. (6.86 gms.). CAES AVG F DOMIT COS II, laureate head right. Domitian left on horseback, carrying trophy. RIC 232. Fine. _ (1000)

4 1 3 . JE Sestertius. (23.54 gms.). c. 103-111. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. (S.P.Q.R.) OPTIMO PRINCIPI SC, Trajan on horseback galloping right, thrusting spear at Dacian beneath horse to the right. RIC 534. Good VF, reverse corrosion, light brown patina.

(100)

4 1 0 . Denarius. (3.37 gms.). IMP CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG GERMANICVS, laureate head right. Minerva standing right, brandishing spear and holding shield, COS XIIII across field, cf. RIC 121 - unpublished obverse legend. Toned near EF. (275)

PLOTTNA & MATIDIA 4 1 4 . Issued by Hadrian circa 118 AD. AV Aureus. (6.76 gms.).

PLOTINA AVG, draped bust right of Plotina, wearing Stephane, hair in queue. MATIDIAE AVG, draped bust right of Matidia, wearing double Stephane. RIC 34, BMC 53.

Good Fine, slight scrape on drapery on the reverse, extremely rare.

(4500) Plotina was the wife of Trajan and was instrumental in Hadrian's succession to the throne. Matidia was Trajan's niece as well as Hadrian's mother-in-law.

4 1 1 .JE As. (10.53 gms.). c. 87. Laureate head right. Moneta standing half-left, holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC 354b. Nice VF, brown patina.

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418. JE Sestertius. (25.87 gms.). c. 125-128. Laureate bust right, draped on far shoulder. COS III SC, Aequitas standing halfleft, holding scales and rod. RIC 637. VF+/VF, attractive green patina.

(650) HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. 415. AV Aureus. (7.30 gms.). c. 119-122. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Jupiter enthroned left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre with left. RIC 64.

Choice to Superb EF, high relief on obverse.

(5500)

A N T O N I N U S PIUS. 138-161 AD. 419. AV Aureus. (7.43 gms.). c. 140. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right of Antoninus Pius. Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust left of Marcus Aurelius as Caesar. RIC 418b. VF+.

(2500)

416. Denarius. (3.54 gms.). c. 119-122. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate head right. PM TRP COS III, Galley left with seven oars and mast. RIC 113a, BMC 247.

Iridescently toned FDC, excellent style.

(2500) A magnificent coin and one of the first coins to merit the grade of FDC (Fleur de coin) in one of our catalogues!

420. Denarius. (3.71 gms.). c. 148-149. Laureate head right.

Aequitas standing half-left, holding scales and cornucopiae.

RIC 177, BMC 654. Toned EF. (150)

417. Denarius. (3.13 gms.). c. 125-128. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, large laureate bust right, draped on far shoulder. COS III, Pudicitia, veiled, seated left. RIC 178, BMC 410. Nice EF. (400)

1

421. JE Sestertius. (23.22 gms.). c. 140-144. Laureate head right.

Salus seated left, feeding snake coiled around altar. RIC 637.

Near EF, dark green-brown patina.

(500) 4

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M A R C U S AURELIUS. 161-180 AD. 425. As C a e s a r . 139-161 AD. AV Aureus. (7.17 gms.).

AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG ΡΠ F, bare head right. COS Π, Minerva helmeted, standing right, holding spear and resting hand on shield. RIC 427a. Toned EF. (3500) 422. JE Sestertius. (24.48 gms.). c. 148-149. Laureate head right.

Aequitas standing half-left, holding scales with right hand and cornucopiae with left. RIC 855. EF, lovely chocolate brown patina.

(2800)

426. As Caesar. 139-161 AD. JE Sestertius. (21.60 gms.). c. 159160. Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Mars advancing right, holding spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder. RIC 1352B. VF, scattered porosity, brown patina.

(225) FAUSTINA SENIOR. Wife of Antoninus Pius. Died 141 AD. 423. Denarius. (3.66 gms.). After 141. Draped bust right.

AVGVSTA, Ceres, veiled, standing half-left, holding torch and sceptre. RIC 356, BMC 399. Iridescently toned EF. (300)

424. JE Sestertius. (24.49 gms.). After 141. Draped bust right.

Aeternitas seated left, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and sceptre with left. RIC 1103A. VF+, green-brown patina, fields a little scraped.

(250)

427. AV Aureus. (7.32 gms.). August-December 165. Laureate head right. Felicitas standing half-left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae; at her feet, globe. RIC 134. Nice EF. (3500) 65

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428. Denarius. (3.40 gms.). c. 169-170. Laureate head right.

Diana standing half-left, holding bow and arrow. RIC 212, BMC 506. Good VF. (125)

FAUSTINA JUNIOR. Wife of Marcus Aurelius. Died 175 AD. 432. JE Sestertius. (27.03 gms.). After 175. Draped bust right.

Aetemitas seated left, holding phoenix on globe and sceptre.

RIC 1696. EF/VF+, dark green patina.

(650)

429. Consecration Issue by Commodus in 180 AD. Denarius.

(3.28 gms.). Bare head right. CONSECRATIO, Eagle standing right with wings spread. RIC (Comm.) 265, BMC (Comm.) 11. EF, scarce.

(350)

430. Consecration Issue by Commodus in 180 AD. Denarius.

(3.54 gms.). Bare head right. CONSECRATIO, garlanded funeral pyre of four tiers, ornamented with statues. RIC (Comm.) 275, BMC (Comm.) 27, Cohen 97. Toned EF. (250)

431. JE As. (10.25 gms.). c. 174-5. Laureate head right. Tiber reclining left with hand on prow of ship, IMP VII COS III SC around. RIC 1142. EF, attractive reddish-brown patina.

(650)

LUCIUS VERUS. 161-169 AD. 433. AV Aureus. (7.33 gms.). c. 168. Laureate and draped bust right. FORT RED TRP V m IMP V COS ΙΠ Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopaie. RIC 583. Superb EF. (7500)

434. JE Sestertius. (23.82 gms.). c. 161-162. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. CONCORD AVGVSTOR TRP II COS II SC, Verus (on left) and Aurelius standing toward each other, clasping hands, both togate. RIC 1311. VF+/VF, greenbrown patina, fields a little smoothed.

(250) 66

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435. Consecration Issue by Aurelius. After 169 AD. JE Sestertius.

(27.67 gms.). Bare head right. Funeral pyre of four tiers, ornamented with statues and draperies, surmounted by quadriga. RIC 1511. Nice VF, slight porosity, brown to dark brown patina.

(400)

LUCILLA. Wife of Lucius Veras.

436. Denarius. (3.47 gms.). Draped bust right. VOTA / PVBLI / CA within laurel-wreath, center dot. RIC 792, Cohen 99.

Toned VF+, scarce.

(300)

437. AΕ Sestertius. (24.24 gms.). Draped bust right. IVNONI LVCINAE SC, Juno seated left, holding a flower in right hand and an infant in left arm. RIC 1747. Nice VF, lightly granular surfaces, attractive emerald green patina.

(275)

69 CRISPINA. Wife of Commodus.

438. /E Sestertius. (24.62 gms.). Draped bust right. DIANA LVCIFERA SC, Diana standing half-right, holding torch with both hands. RIC 666, Cohen 11. VF, dark brown patina with touches of red.

(300)

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PERTIN AX. 193 AD. 439. Denarius. (3.49 gms.). IMP CAES Ρ HELV PERTIN AVG, Laureate head right. PROVID DEOR COS Π, Providentia standing half-left, raising both hands toward a large star to left. RIC 10a, RSC 40. Superb EF, excellent portrait.

(4750)

DIDIUS JULIANUS. 193 AD. 440. Denarius. (2.54 gms.). IMP CAES M DID IVLIAN AVG, Laureate head right. RECTOR ORBIS, Didius standing halfleft, holding globe in right hand. RIC 3a, BMC 7-8, RSC 15. Toned VF, rare.

(1750)

SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS. 193-211 AD. 441. Denarius. (3.27 gms.). Laureate head right. Neptune standing half-left, nude except for cloak from left shoulder, right foot on rock and resting right hand on knee, holding trident with left hand. RIC 228. Lightly toned EF. (150)

442. Denarius. (3.57 gms.). c. 202-210. SEVERVS PIVS AVG, Laureate head right. INDVLGENTIA AVGG, Dea Caelestis riding right on lion, holding thunderbolt and sceptre; below, water gushing from rocks. RIC 266. Nice EF, scarce. (200)

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446. Denarius. (2.99 gms.). c. 217. Laureate head right. Serapis standing facing, head left, wearing modius, holding wreath and sceptre. RIC 289c, BMC 188. Toned EF. (150)

JULIA DOMNA. Wife of Septimius Severus.

443. Denarius. (3.17 gms.). Struck under Caracalla, 211-217.

Draped bust right. MAT AVGG MAT SEN M PATR, Julia seated left, holding branch and sceptre. RIC (Caracalla) 381, BMC (Caracalla) 12. Iridescently toned EF, scarce.

(250) This remarkable reverse legend is abbreviated for Mater Augustorum, Mater Senatus, Mater Patriae and is unique to Julia Domna. The titles, Mother of the Senate and Mother of the Country, were bold and evidence of the venerate attitude Caracalla had toward his mother.

PLAUTILLA. Wife of Caracalla. Died 212 AD. 447. Denarius. (2.72 gms.). Mint of Laodicea ad Mare. Draped bust right. Concordia seated left, holding patera in right hand, cradling double cornucopiae with left arm. RIC 372.

Toned near EF. (175)

CARACALLA. 198-217 AD. 444. Denarius. (3.29 gms.). c. 214. Laureate head right. Jupiter standing half-left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre; at his feet, eagle. RIC 240, BMC 94. Near EF. (100) GETA. 209-212 AD. 448. Denarius. (3.09 gms.). Bare-headed and draped bust right.

FELICITAS AVGG, Felicitas standing half-left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC 29. Iridescently toned EF. (275)

ELAGABALUS. 218-222 AD. 449. Antoninianus. (4.62 gms.). Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. MARS VICTOR, Mars advancing right, nude but for flowing cloak, holding spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder. RIC 122, BMC 17. Lightly toned near EF. (150)

445. Antoninianus. (5.33 gms.). c. 216. Radiate and draped bust right. Sol standing facing, head left, holding globe in left hand and raising right hand. RIC 281a, BMC 170. Superb EF. (350) 68

CLASSICAL

450. Denarius. (3.56 gms.). Laureate and draped bust right. SALVS ANTONINI AVG, Salus standing half-right, feeding a snake which she holds. RIC 139. BMC 120. Choice EF. Î 50)

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JULIA MAESA. Grandmother of Elagabalus.

455. Denarius. (3.45 gms.). Draped bust right. PVDICITIA, Pudicitia seated left, raising veil with right hand and holding sceptre with left. RIC 268, BMC 76. Lightly toned EF. (200)

451. Denarius. (3.13 gms.). Laureate and draped bust right, wearing horn. SVMMVS SACERDOS AVG, Emperor standing half-left, sacrificing with patera over tripod, holding branch in left hand; in left field, star. RIC 146, BMC 232.

Iridescently toned EF. (200)

SEVERUS ALEXANDER. 222-235 AD. 456. As Caesar. 221 AD. Denarius. (3.31 gms.). Bare-headed, draped bust right. INDVLGENTIA AVG, Spes walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising skirt with left. RIC 2, BMC (Elag.) 264. Toned EF/VF, very rare.

(950) Ex: Hess-Leu 41, Lot 392 (April 1969)

452. Denarius. (2.59 gms.). Mint of Antioch. c. 218-219.

Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. FELICITAS TEMP, Galley with sail and seven rowers and pilot; at the stern, standard and acrostolium; at the prow, furled sail. RIC 188, BMC 277. Toned EF. (425)

JULIA PAULA. First Wife of Elagabalus.

453. Denarius. (2.92 gms.). c. 219. Draped bust right. Concordia seated left, holding patera with right hand; in left field, star.

RIC 211, BMC 172. EF/VF. (150)

454. Denarius. (2.87 gms.). c. 219. Draped bust right. Concordia seated left, holding patera with right hand; in left field, star.

RIC 211, BMC 172. Darkly toned EF, attractive.

(350)

457. As Caesar. 221 AD. Denarius. (2.64 gms.). Bare-headed, draped bust right. PIETAS AVG Lituus, knife, vase, simpulum and sprinkler. RIC 3, BMC (Elag.) 266. Toned near EF. (850)

458. Denarius. (2.78 gms.). c. 227. Laureate and draped bust right. Mars advancing right, holding spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder. RIC 61, BMC 409. Toned EF. (125)

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459. Denarius. (2.59 gms.). c. 231-235. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. IOVI PROPVGNATORI, Jupiter striding half-left, head right, holding thunderbolt in right hand, nude but for cloak. RIC 235, BMC 790. EF. (150) 463. JE Sestertius. (20.78 gms.). Draped bust right. FELICITAS PVBLICA SC, Felicitas standing facing, head left, legs crossed, holding caduceus with right hand, leaning on column. RIC 676. VF+, dark green-brown patina with touches of red.

(300)

460. JE Sestertius. (21.21 gms.). c. 231-235. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. IOVI PROPVGNATORI, Jupiter striding half-left, head right, holding thunderbolt in right hand, nude but for cloak. RIC 628. Good VF, attractive dark brown patina.

(300) M A X I M I N U S 1.235-238 AD. 464. JE Sestertius. (26.73 gms.). c. 238. Laureate and draped bust right. Emperor standing left, wearing military attire, holding spear in left hand and raising right, between two standards on his right and one on his left. RIC 40. VF+/VF, brown patina, spot of dark green patina on reverse, cut on edge at 7 o'clock. _ (350) ORBIANA. Wife of Severus Alexander.

461. Denarius. (1.89 gms.). c. 226. Diademed and draped bust right. CONCORDIA AVGG, Concord seated left, holding patera in right hand, cradling double cornucopiae with left arm. RIC 319, BMC 287. Toned EF. (900) Ex: Seaby's (with ticket).

JULIA M AMAEA. Mother of Severus Alexander.

462. Denarius. (3.34 gms.). Draped bust right. IVNO CONSERVATRIX, Juno standing half-left, diademed and veiled, feeding peacock at her feet from patera, holding sceptre in left hand. RIC 343, BMC 43. Toned VF+. (75) 70

GORDIAN I. 238 AD. 465. Denarius. (2.60 gms.). IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated left on shield, holding Victory in right hand and spear with left. RIC 4, BMC 8. Lightly toned EF. (3000) Ex: Cuzzi Collection, Milan 1929.

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470. AV Aureus. (4.36 gms.). Antioch mint. IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. PM TRP II COS PP, Gordian, togate and veiled, standing facing, head left, sacrificing out of a patera in his right hand over an altar, wand in left hand. RIC-, Cohen 214 variant, Münzen & Medaillen XI, January 1953, lot 139 (this coin). EF, extremely rare.

(2000)

GORDIAN Π. 238 AD. 466. Denarius. (3.28 gms.). IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. VIRTVS AVGG, Virtus standing half-left, holding spear in left hand, resting right on shield. RIC 3, BMC 30. Superb EF, very rare.

(5000) Ex: Spink & Son, 1965, purchased for £100.

BALBINUS. 238 AD. 467. Denarius. (3.44 gms.). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. PM TRP COS II PP, Emperor standing half-left, togate, holding olive branch in right hand and short sceptre in left. RIC 5, BMC 26/27. Toned near EF. (700)

471. Denarius. (2.84 gms.). c. summer 241. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. PIETAS AVGVSTI, Pietas standing facing, head left, veiled, both hands raised. RIC 129.

Lightly toned VF+.

(50)

472. IE Sestertius. (20.53 gms.). c. 241-243. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right with moustache. IOVI STATORI SC, Jupiter standing facing, head right, holding thunderbolt and long sceptre. RIC 298a. Good VF, dark green-brown patina.

(125)

468. Denarius. (3.24 gms.). Same as previous. RIC 5, BMC 26/27. Toned choice EF. (900)

GORDIAN ΠΙ. 238-244 AD. 469. Antoninianus. (4.82 gms.). c. 238-239. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. VIRTVS AVG, Virtus standing half-left, holding shield and spear. RIC 6. Toned VF+.

(65)

PHILIP 1.244-249 AD. 473. Antoninianus. (3.88 gms.). c. 244-247. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. AEQUITAS AVG, Aequitas standing half-left, holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC 27bvar.

(AVGG). Superb EF. (150)

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OTACILIA SEVER A. Wife of Philip I. 478. Antoninianus. (3.95 gms.). c. 244-249. Diademed and draped bust right, crescent behind shoulders. CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated left, holding patera over an altar and comucopaie. RIC 126. Toned VF+.

(50)

474. Antoninianus. (4.39 gms.). c. 244-247. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. ADVENTVS AVGG, Philip on horse pacing left, raising right hand, holding spear with left. RIC 26b. Toned EF/aEF. (125)

475. Antoninianus. (4.56 gms.). c. 244-247. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. ANNONA AVGG, Annona standing halfleft, holding corn-ears over modius and cornucopiae. RIC 28c. Nice EF. (90) 479. JE Sestertius. (20.52 gms.). c. 244-249. Diademed and draped bust right. CONCORDIA AVGG SC, Concordia seated left, holding patera and double cornucopiae. RIC 203a. Good VF, attractive dark green patina.

(225)

476. Antoninianus. (4.69 gms.). c. 249. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Felicitas standing half-left, holding long caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC 78. EF. (100)

477. JE Sestertius. (20.56 gms.). c. 248. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. SAECVLVM NOVVM SC, Hexastyle temple with statue of Roma seated facing in center. RIC 163a. VF+/VF, natural green-brown patina, flan chip on reverse.

(250) Commemorates the 1000th anniversary of Rome!

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PHILIP II. 247-249 AD. 480. As Caesar. 244-246 AD. JE Sestertius. (24.49 gms.). Bareheaded and draped bust right. PRINCIPI IVVENT SC, Philip II standing half-left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left. RIC 256a. EF, chocolate brown patina.

(650)

2

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481. Antoninianus. (3.56 gms.). Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. VIRTVS AVGG, Mars advancing right, holding spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder; behind, Γ.

RIC 223. Near EF. (50) POSTUMUS. 259-268 AD. 486. JE Sestertius. (19.44 gms.). Radiate, draped bust right.

FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing half-left, holding two ensigns. Coin overstruck on a sestertius of Faustina Senior with reverse type of: (IVNO) SC, Juno standing half-left, holding patera and sceptre. RIC 123 for Postumus and undertype is RIC 1398 (Faustina Senior). VF, attractive brown patina.

(150) A very unusual overstrike! The reverse design of Faustina Sr. becomes apparent when the coin is rotated approximately 90

TRAJAN DECIUS. 249-251 AD. 482. Antoninianus. (4.28 gms.). Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. PANNONIAE, Pannonia standing facing, head right, veiled, right hand raised and holding standard with left. RIC 20. VF+.

(75)

VALERIAN I. 253-260 AD. 487. Antoninianus. (3.31 gms.). Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. PIETAS AVGG, Valerian and Gallienus face to face, sacrificing at an altar. RIC 284. Near XF. (100) See lot 490 for the same reverse type used by Gallienus.

483. JE Semis. (3.95 gms.). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Mars standing half-left, resting right hand on shield and holding spear with left; to either side, S-C. RIC 128.

Near EF, heavy dark green patina with touches of red. (150)

HERENNIA ETRUSCILLA. Wife of Trajan Decius.

484. Antoninianus. (4.52 gms.). Diademed and draped bust right, crescent behind shoulders. PVDICITIA AVG, Pudicitia standing half-left, drawing veil with right hand, holding sceptre with left. RIC 58b. Toned VF+/VF. (50)

GALLIENUS. 253-268 AD. 488. AV Binio (Heavy Aureus). (3.46 gms.). GALLIENVS PF AVG, bust left, wearing crown of reeds. VBIQVE PAX, Victory in biga galloping right. RIC 72. Superb EF, extremely rare.

(17,500) A magnificent example of die cutting by the hand of a true artist.

AEMILIAN. 253 AD. 485. Antoninianus. (3.29 gms.). Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. ERCVL VICTORI, Hercules standing half-right, resting right hand on club, holding bow with left, lion's skin draped over left arm. RIC 3b. Toned VF, lightly porous, rare.

(200) 73

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489. Antoninianus. (4.26 gms.). c. 258-259. Radiate and cuirassed bust right. GERMANICVS MAX V, Trophy between two captives. RIC 17 (Joint Reign). VF, scattered verdigris.

(50)

SEVERINA. Wife of Aurelian.

494. JE Antoninianus. (3.55 gms.). Ticinum. Diademed and draped bust right, crescent behind shoulders. CONCORDIAE MILITVM, Concordia standing half-left, holding two ensigns. RIC 8. EF, brown patina, few spots of verdigris.

(150)

490. Antoninianus. (3.64 gms.). Radiate bust right. PIETAS AVGG, Valerian and Gallienus face to face, sacrificing at an altar . RIC 447. EF, some silvering.

(100) See lot 487 for the same reverse type used by Valerian.

QUINTILLUS. 270 AD. 495. JE Antoninianus. (2.82 gms.). Rome. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. LAETITIA AVG, Laetitia standing halfleft, holding wreath and anchor on globe. RIC 22. Near EF, dark brown patina.

(200)

MARIUS. 268 AD. 491. JE Antoninianus. (3.22 gms.). Unidentified mint. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. VICTORIA AVG, Victory standing facing, head left, holding wreath and palm branch.

RIC 17. EF, traces of silvering.

(150)

TACITUS. 275-276 AD. 496. JE Antoninianus. (3.34 gms.). Mint of Gaul. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. TEMPORVM FELICITAS, Felicitas standing half-left, holding long caduceus and cornucopiae.

RIC 63. EF/VF, dark brown patina with touches of green.

(50)

VICTORINUS. 268-270 AD. 492. IE Antoninianus. (2.87 gms.). Cologne. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. PAX AVG, Pax standing half-left, holding olive branch and sceptre. RIC 118. EF. (100)

FLORIAN. 276 AD. 497. JE As. (6.51 gms.). Rome. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. PAX AETERNA SC, Pax running left, holding olive branch and sceptre. RIC 51. Good VF, heavy green patina, attractive and a rare denomination for this emperor.

(450)

AURELIAN. 270-275 AD. 493. JE Antoninianus. (3.99 gms.). Rome. Radiate and cuirassed bust right. ORIENS AVG, Sol standing half-left between two captives, right hand raised, globe in left. RIC 63. EF, mostly silvered.

(100) 74

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PROBUS. 276-282 AD. 498. JE Antoninianus. (5.84 gms.). L u g d u n u m . Radiate and cuirassed bust right. FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing halfleft, holding two ensigns. RIC 80. EF/VF, chocolate brown patina.

(50)

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CARUS. 282-283 AD. 502. JE Antoninianus. (3.66 gms.). Rome. Posthumous Issue.

Radiate head right. CONSECRATIO, Eagle standing facing, wings spread, head left. RIC 47. VF+, attractive dark green patina.

(100)

499. JE Antoninianus. (3.89 gms.). Ticinum. Radiate bust left, wearing imperial mantle, holding eagle-tipped sceptre.

PROVIDENT AVG, Providentia standing half-left, holding globe and sceptre. RIC 490. EF, dark brown patina. (100)

JE Antoninianus. (4.11 gms.). Serdlca. Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear over shoulder and shield.

SOLI INVICTO, Sol in spread quadriga facing, holding whip.

RIC 862. EF, dark brown patina, better obverse type.

(175)

501. JE Antoninianus. (3.95 gms.). Tripolis. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. CLEMENTIA TEMP, Emperor (on left) receiving globe from Jupiter, both holding sceptre. RIC 928. EF, silvered.

(200)

DIOCLETIAN. 284-305 AD. 503. AV Aureus. (5.40 gms.). c. 284-296. Rome. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. IOVI CONSERVAT AVGG, Jupiter standing half-left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre. RIC 134.

Superb EF. (9500)

MAXIMIAN VS. 286-305 AD. 504. AV Aureus. (5.47 gms.). c. 286-296. Cyzicus. Laureate, draped bust right. VIRTVTI HERCVLIS, Hercules standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin. RIC 605. Superb EF, small graffiti in left reverse field.

(8000)

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509. JE Follis. (8.74 gms.). c. 306. Ticinum. Laureate head right.

Fides seated left, holding standard in each hand. RIC 59b.

Nice VF, brown patina.

(100) 505. JE Antoninianus. (4.80 gms.). c. 290-294. L u g d u n u m .

Radiate bust left, wearing imperial mantle, holding eagletipped sceptre. SALVS AVGG, Salus standing half-right, feeding serpent in her arms. RIC 422. Nice EF, dark greenbrown patina.

(125)

510 JE Follis. (10.72 gms.). c. 297-299. Cyzicus. Laureate head right. Genius standing half-left, holding patera and cornucopiae. RIC 12b. Near EF, mostly silvered.

(75)

506. JE Follis. (8.57 gms.). c. 301. Aquileia. Laureate head right.

Moneta standing half-left, holding scales and cornucopiae.

RIC 31b. Good VF, traces of silvering.

(100)

507. JE Follis. (6.86 gms.). c. 307-308. Trier. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Genius standing half-left, holding patera and cornucopiae. RIC 768. VF+, traces of silvering, greenbrown patina.

(125)

508. JE Follis. (8.03 gms.). c. 300-303. Ticinum. Laureate head right. Moneta standing half-left, holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC 45b. EF, traces of silvering, brown patina with some verdigris.

(125)

CONSTANTIUS I. As Caesar. 293-305 AD. 511. JE Follis. (8.55 gms.). c. 303-305. Trier. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Genius standing half-left, holding patera and cornucopiae. RIC 594a. Good VF, dark green-brown patina with spot of encrustation on reverse.

(75)

512. JE Follis. (9.45 gms.). c. 301. Alexandria. Laureate head right. Genius standing half-left, holding patera and cornucopiae. RIC 33a. EF, traces of silvering.

(125)

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GALERIUS. As Caesar. 293-305 AD. 513. JE Follis. (9.01 gms.). c. 301-303. Lugdunum. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Genius standing half-left, sacrificing out of patera over an altar, holding comucopiae in left arm. RIC 161b. Near EF, brown patina, traces of silvering..

(75)

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ROMULUS. Son of Maxentius. Died 309 AD. 517. JE Follis. (5.98 gms.). c. 310-311. Rome. Bare head right.

Eagle standing right on domed hexastyle shrine. RIC 256.

EF, green-brown patina, rare.

(850)

LICINIUS 1.308-324 AD. 518. JE 3. (3.06 gms.). c. 317-320. N i c o m e d i a . Laureate and draped bust left, holding globe and sceptre in left hand, mappa in right hand. Jupiter standing half-left, leaning on sceptre, holding Victory in right hand. RIC 24 (r-1). Superb EF, fully silvered and rare as such.

(150)

514. JE Follis. (9.19 gms.). c. 297-299. Cyzicus. Laureate head right. Genius standing half-left, holding patera with right hand and comucopiae in left arm. RIC l i b . EF/VF+, attractive dark green-brown patina.

(125)

519. JE Follis. (3.68 gms.). c. 313-314. Antioch. Laureate head right. Jupiter standing half-left, leaning on sceptre, holding Victory in right hand. RIC 8 (r-3). Choice EF, silvering.

(75)

515. iE Follis. (9.54 gms.). c. 303-305. Lugdunum. Laureate and cuirassed bust left. Genius standing half-left, sacrificing out of patera over an altar, holding comucopiae in left arm. RIC 180b. Near EF, green-brown patina.

(125)

CONSTANTINEI The Great. 307-337 AD. 520. JE 3. (3.01 gms.). c. 322. Trier. Helmeted and cuirassed bust right. Globe on altar inscribed VO/TIS/XX; above, three stars. RIC 341. EF, glossy dark brown patina.

(50)

MAXIMINUS Î . 309-313 AD. 516. JE Follis. (6.35 gms.). c. 308-310. Alexandria. Laureate head right. Genius standing half-left, holding patera and comucopiae. RIC 107c. EF, almost fully silvered.

(250)

521. JE 3. (3.25 gms.). c. 321. R o m e . Laureate head right.

VOT/XX within wreath. RIC 237. EF, chocolate brown patina.

(65) 77

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526. JE 3. (3.46 gms.). c. 317-318. T h e s s a l o n i c a . Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Prince, helmeted, standing right in military attire, holding spear and shield. RIC 20 (r3). Good VF, brown patina, rare.

(125) 522. JE 3. (3.58 gms.). c. 327-329. Heraclea. Diademed head right, eyes uplifted. VOT/XXX within wreath. RIC 92.

Choice EF, attractive dark brown patina.

(300) A high-grade example of the so-called "Eyes to Heaven" issue!

523. JE 3. (2.88 gms.). c. 327-329. Heraclea. Diademed head right, eyes uplifted. VOT/XXX within wreath. RIC 92. VF+, brown patina, traces of silvering.

(150)

C O N S T ANS. As Caesar. 333-337 AD. 527. Heavy Siliqua. (3.16 gms.). Thessalonica. Anepigraphic, diademed head right. CONSTANS NOB CAESAR, Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm branch; in exergue, TSE. Unpublished in RIC. Lightly toned EF, very rare.

(3000)

JE 3. (3.05 gms.). c. 335. Antioch. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Two soldiers standing facing, looking at each other, both hold inverted spears and shields, two standards between them. RIC 89. Superb EF, glossy brown patina.

(65)

524. JE 3. (3.46 gms.). c. 324-325. Sirmium. Laureate head right.

SARMATIA DEVICTA, Victory advancing right, holding trophy and palm branch, spurning captive seated before her.

RIC 48. Superb EF, flan flaw by chin, black patina. (125)

CRISPUS. As Caesar. 317-326 AD. 525. JE 3. (3.53 gms.). c. 320-321. L o n d o n . Helmeted and cuirassed bust right. Standard inscribed VOT/XX between two seated captives. RIC 196 (r-1). VF+, dark green patina, rare.

(75)

JULIAN II. 360-363 AD. 529. Siliqua. (2.06 gms.). Aries. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. VOT/X/MVLT/XX all within wreath. RIC 309.

Choice EF. (350) 78

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530. Siliqua. (1.92 gms.). Lyons. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. VOTIS/V/MVLTIS/X all within wreath. RIC 229 (r-2). EF/VF, lovely toning.

(225)

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GRATIAN. 364-378 AD. 534. Siliqua. (1.97 gms.). T r i e r . Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe in right hand and inverted spear with left. RIC 27f.

Choice EF. (300)

JOVIAN. 363-364 AD. 531. AV Solidus. (4.42 gms.). Antioch. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Roma and Constantinopolis seated slightly facing each other, both holding shield inscribed VOT/V/MVL/X. RIC 223. Good VF, rare.

(1500)

VALENTIN!AN II. 375-392 AD. 535. Siliqua. (2.05 gms.). Trier. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe in right hand and inverted spear with left. RIC 94a.

NiceEF. (325)

VALENTIN!AN I. 364-375 AD. 532. Siliqua. (2.31 gms.). Lyons. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Emperor standing facing, head right, holding labarum with right hand and Victory on globe in left. RIC 6b (scarce). Lightly toned EF. (500) THEODOSIUS I. 379-395 AD. 536. AV Solidus. (4.43 gms.). M i l a n . Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Two emperors enthroned facing, holding globe between them; above on throne, Victory facing with wings spread. RIC Hunter 10. Choice EF. (700)

VALENS. 364-378 AD. 533. Siliqua. (2.02 gms.). Aries. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Emperor standing facing, head right, holding labarum with right hand and Victory on globe in left. RIC 6d. Choice EF. (450)

537. Siliqua. (2.01 gms.). T r i e r . Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head right, holding sceptre and cornucopiae, right foot on prow. RIC 83a (r-1). Nice EF, better reverse type.

(325) 79

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THEODOSIUS Î . 402-450 AD. 542. AV Solidus. (4.38 gms.). Constantinople. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters right, holding spear over right shoulder and shield. Roma enthroned left, holding cross on globe in right hand and sceptre with left; in right field, star. Berk 9. Near EF. (400)

M A G N U S M A X I M U S . 383-388 AD. 538. Siliqua. (2.14 gms.). Trier. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Roma enthroned facing, head left, holding spear and globe. RIC 84b. Toned VF. (125)

539. Siliqua. (1.87 gms.). Trier, Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Roma enthroned facing, head left, holding spear and globe. RIC 84b. Choice EF. (325)

543. AV Solidus. (4.47 gms.). Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters right, holding spear over right shoulder and shield. Roma enthroned left, holding cross on globe in right hand and sceptre with left; in left field, star. Sear 4288, PCR 1605 (travelling mint). Nice EF. (500)

RENAISSANCE COPIES (?) & LARGE LOTS

ARCADIUS. 383-408 AD. 540. AV Solidus. (4.05 gms.). c. 394-395. M e d i o l a n u m .

Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Arcadius standing half-right, holding standard with right hand and Victory on globe in left, left foot on captive. RIC 35b. VF+.

(450)

AUGUSTUS 544. JE Sestertius. (19.20 gms.). Laureate head left. OB CIVES SER within oak wreath. Klawans - Augustus 1 (Later Cast) VF. SOLD AS IS-NO RETURNS. (200)

HONORIUS. 393-423 AD. 541. Half Siliqua. (0.92 gms.). R a v e n n a . Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Victory advancing left, holding palm branch and wreath. Cohen 35, Sear 4251A var. EF/VF, extremely rare denomination.

(750)

NERO 545. JE Sestertius. (23.94 gms.). Laureate head of Nero right.

Nero and a soldier galloping right. Lawrence 17. cf. Klawans Nero 4 (different obv. die.) Later Casting. VF. SOLD AS ISNO RETURNS. (100) 80

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ANASTATIUS 1.491-518 AD. 553. AV Solidus. (4.46 gms.). Helmeted and cuirassed bust threequarters right, holding spear and shield. Victory standing left, holding long voided cross; to right, star. SB 3, Berk 30. Near EF. (325) JE Sestertius. (31.07 gms.). Laureate head of Nero right.

Roma seated left on cuirass, holding winged Victory.

Klawans Nero 5 (obv die.), reverse similar to Klawans Nero 9. Nice early casting. VF. SOLD AS IS-NO RETURNS. (300) 554. AV Tremissis. (1.46 gms.). Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Victory standing facing, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; to right, star. SB. 8, MIB. 12, Berk 34.

Near EF, scrape on reverse.

(200)

CARACALLA 547. Cavino Medallion of Caracalla. JE 38mm. (45.73 gms.).

Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Emperor right in quadriga. Lawrence 70. Klawans - Caracalla 1. Choice EF. Nice early issue.

(350)

555. AV Tremissis. (1.45 gms.). Same types as previous. SB. 8, Berk 34. Superb EF. (300)

LARGE L O T : 548. Lot of Two Greek Coins & Spanish Cob. Phocis. 357-346 BC. Hemidrachm. BMC 78ff, Fine; Sidon. 384-370 BC. Shekel. BMC 17ff, Fine; Spanish-American Cob. 8 Reales.

Fine.

(100) 549. Lot of Two Greek Coins. Elis. 4th Century BC. Hemidrachm.

Hera/Eagle. Fine; Achaean League -Elis, BMC 71ff. VF. (200) 83 550. Lot of Three Roman Coins. Faustina Junior. JE As. RIC 1405a. VF; Postumus. Antoninianus. RIC 89, Near VF; Crispus. JE 3. Thessalonica. RIC 125, Near EF. (150) 551. Lot of Three Greek Copies. Tetradrachmae of Naxos, Syracuse -Kimon, Rhodes. All nicely toned EF. (150) 552. Cast of Titus Sestertius. Modern Cast of RIC 100. Near EF. (25)

MEROVINGIAN IMMITATION of Byzantine Solidus (?)

556. In the Name of Justinian I. Struck circa 527-528 AD. AV Solidus. (4.39 gms.). Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters right, holding spear and shield. Victory standing left, holding voided long cross; to right, star. cf.

Sotheby's (London), Auction of 10/5/88, lot 992. Good VF, extremely rare.

(1300)

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JUSTIN Π. 565-578 AD. 557. AV Solidus. (4.46 gms.). Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding orb surmounted by Victory, and shield.

Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, holding sceptre and globus cruciger. SB. 345, MIB. 4, Berk 60. EF. (350)

562. AV Solidus (light weight). (4.21 gms.). Draped and cuirassed bust facing, wearing plumed helmet, holding globus cruciger; to right, star. Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by chi-rho and globus cruciger; to right, star.

SB. 528 (Antioch), MIB. 11 (Constantinople), Berk 85 (Constantinople). EF, weak strike, scarce.

(500)

558. AV Semissis. (2.17 gms.). Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Victory seated right between star and retrograde chi-rho, inscribing a shield held on her knees. SB. 352, MIB. 10, Berk 61. Near EF. (200)

F O C A S . 602-610 AD. 563. AV Solidus. (4.47 gms.). Crowned, draped and cuirassed bust facing; holding globus cruciger. Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by chi-rho and globus cruciger. SB. 618, MIB. 7, Berk 99. Superb EF. (375) 559. JE Follis. (15.42 gms.). Constantinople. 565/566. Justin (on left) and Sophia seated facing on double throne, both nimbate, he holds globus cruciger and Sophia holds cruciform sceptre. Large M between A/N/N/O and I; above, cross; below, Δ; in exergue, CON. SB. 360, MIB. 43a, Berk 313. Good VF, dark brown patina with lighter highlights.

(120)

TIBERIUS Π CONSTANTINE. 578-582 560. AV Solidus. (4.49 gms.). Crowned and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield. Cross potent on four steps. SB. 422, MIB. 4, Berk 76. Near EF. (300)

MAURICE TIBERIUS. 582-602 AD. 561. AV Solidus. (4.44 gms.). Draped and cuirassed bust facing, wearing plumed helmet, holding globus cruciger. Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by chi-rho and globus cruciger. SB. 478, MIB. 6, Berk 82. EF. (350)

HERACLIUS. 610-641 AD. 564. AV Solidus. (4.47 gms.). c. 610-613. Draped and cuirassed bust facing, wearing plumed helmet, holding globus cruciger.

Cross potent on three steps. SB. 731, MIB. 5, Berk 115.

EF. (325)

565. AV Solidus. (4.45 gms.). c. 616-625. Facing busts of Heraclius (on left) and Heraclius Constantine, both wearing chlamys and simple crown; above, cross. Cross potent on three steps; to right, I. SB. 739, M IB. 14, Berk 121. EF. (300)

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566. AV Solidus. (4.45 gms.). 637/638. Heraclius (center), Heraclius Constantine (on right), and Heraclonas all standing facing, all wear chlamys and crown and hold globus cruciger.

Cross potent on three steps between monogram and A. SB. 764, MIB. 45, Berk 126. Good VF+.

(350)

567. AV Solidus. (4.43 gms.). 638/639. Same types as previous but in right reverse field, B. SB. 767, MIB. 48, Berk 126.

Superb EF. (450)

568. AV Solidus. (4.45 gms.). c. 616-625. Facing busts of Heraclius (on left) and Heraclius Constantine, both wearing chlamys and simple crown; above, cross. Cross potent on three steps; to right, I. SB. 739, MIB. 14, Berk 121. Near EF. (275)

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571. AV Solidus. (4.37 gms.). c. 654-659. Facing busts of Constans (on left) and Constantine IV, both wearing crown and chlamys, cross between their heads. Cross potent on three steps. SB. 959, MIB. 26, Berk-, VF. (275)

572. AV Solidus. (4.43 gms.). c. 651-654. Crowned bust facing with long beard, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger.

Cross potent on three steps. SB. 956, MIB. 23, Berk-. EF. (400)

573. AV Solidus. (4.38 gms.). c. 654-659. Facing busts of Constans (on left) and Constantine IV, both wearing crown and chlamys, cross between their heads. Cross potent on three steps. SB. 959, MIB. 26, Berk-. Superb EF. (450)

574. AV Solidus. (4.45 gms.). c. 654-659. Same types as previous. SB. 959, MIB. 26, Berk-. Superb EF. (450)

CONSTANS II. 641-668 AD. 569. AV Solidus. (4.47 gms.). c. 642-647. Crowned bust facing, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger. Cross potent on three steps. SB. 938, MIB. 3b, Berk 140. EF. (350) 575. AV Solidus. (4.42 gms.). c. 654-659. Same types as previous. SB. 959, MIB. 26, Berk-. Choice EF. (450)

570. AV Solidus. (4.47 gms.). c. 642-647. Crowned bust facing, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger. Cross potent on three steps. SB. 938, M IB. 3b, Berk 140. EF. (350)

576. AV Solidus. (4.42 gms.). c. 654-659. Same types as (450) previous. SB. 959, M m . 26, Berk-. Superb EF.

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577. AV Solidus. (4.49 gms.). c. 654-659. Same types as previous. SB. 959, MIB. 26, Berk-. Choice EF. (400)

578. AV Solidus. (4.45 gms.). c. 654-659. Same types as previous but CONOBI. SB. 960, MIB. 28, Berk 152. Superb EF. (450)

CONSTANTINE IV. 668-685 AD. 582. AV Solidus. (4.24 gms.). Mint of Sardinia, c. 679/680.

Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing with short beard, holding spear and shield. Cross potent on three steps between standing figures of Heraclius (on left) and Tiberius, both wearing crown and chlamys and holding globus cruciger; to either side of cross potent, H-S (S retrograde). SB. 1189A (Carthage), MIB. 25 (Sardinia), Berk 182 (Sardinia), DOC.-, BN.-. Choice EF, extremely rare.

(1200) An extremely rare coin known only for the 8th indictional year.

579. AV Solidus. (4.45 gms.). c. 654-659. Same types as previous but CONOB+. SB. 961, M IB. 27, Berk-. Superb EF. (450)

580. AV Solidus. (4.29 gms.). c. 662-667. Facing busts of Constans (on left) and Constantine IV, both wearing crown and chlamys, cross between their heads. Cross potent on three steps between standing figures of Heraclius (on left) and Tiberius, both wearing crown and chlamys and holding globus cruciger. SB. 964, MIB. 31, Berk 154. EF. (375)

86 581. AV Solidus. (4.29 gms.). c. 662-667. Facing busts of Constans (on left) and Constantine IV, both wearing crown and chlamys, cross between their heads. Cross potent on three steps between standing figures of Heraclius (on left) and Tiberius, both wearing crown and chlamys and holding globus cruciger. SB. 964, MIB. 31, Berk 154. EF. (325)

LEONTIUS. 695-698 AD. 583. AV Solidus. (4.48 gms.). Crowned bust facing, wearing loros and beard, holding akakia and globus cruciger. Cross potent on three steps. SB. 1330, MIB. 1, Berk 190. Superb EF as struck, extremely rare.

(2850)

TIBERIUS ΠΙ Apsimar. 698-705 AD. 584. AV Solidus. (4.43 gms.). Crowned and cuirassed bust facing with short beard, holding spear and shield. Cross potent on three steps. SB. 1360, MIB. 1, Berk 193. Superb EF as struck, rare.

(1750)

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BASIL I, the Macedonian. 867-886 AD. 585. AV Solidus. (4.33 gms.). c. 872-879. Christ enthroned facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction and holding Book of Gospels with left. Facing busts of Basil (on left) and Constantine, both crowned and holding patriarchal cross between them, Basil wears loros and his son wears chlamys.

SB. 1704, DOC. 2c, Berk 267. Near EF. (550)

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CONSTANTINE VIII. 1025-1028 AD. 589. AV Histamenon Nomisma. (4.42 gms.). Facing bust of Christ, wearing nimbus cruciger with two crescents in its upper quarters. Bust of Constantine VIII facing, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and akakia. SB. 1815, DOC. 1, Berk 292. Superb EF. (650)

586. AV Solidus. (4.31 gms.). c. 872-879. Same types as previous. SB. 1704, DOC. 2c, Berk 267. Near EF. (550)

590. AV Histamenon Nomisma. (4.40 gms.). Same types as previous. SB. 1815, DOC. 1, Berk 292. Superb EF. (650)

NICEPHORUS II. 963-969 AD. 587. AV Histamenon Nomisma (=solidus). (4.40 gms.). Facing bust of Christ, wearing nimbus cruciger with two pellets in each limb of cross. Facing busts of the Virgin (on left), nimbate, and Nicephorus, holding between them a patriarchal cross. SB. 1778, DOC. 4, Berk 280. Superb EF, rare.

(1600)

BASIL II, Bulgaroktonos. 976-1025 AD. 588. AV Histamenon Nomisma. (4.41 gms.). c. 1005-1025.

Facing bust of Christ, wearing nimbus cruciger with two crescents in its upper quarters. Facing busts of Basil (on left) and Constantine VIII, holding plain cross between them.

SB. 1800, DOC. 6a, Berk 288. Near EF. (500)

ROMANUSΙΠ, Argyrus.

591. AV Histamenon Nomisma. (4.39 gms.). Christ enthroned facing. The Virgin (on right), nimbate, and Romanus both standing facing, the Virgin crowns the emperor with right hand and he wears saccos and loros and also holds globus cruciger; between their heads, M - θ . SB. 1819, DOC. Id, Berk 296. Nice EF+.

(450)

592. AV Histamenon Nomisma. (4.35 gms.). Same types as previous. SB. 1819, DOC. Id, Berk 296. EF. (350)

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593. AV Histamenon Nomisma. (4.33 gms.). Same types as previous. SB. 1819, DOC. Id, Berk 296. EF. (300)

594. AV Histamenon Nomisma. (4.33 gms.). Same types as previous but the Virgin is without nimbus. SB. 1820, DOC. la, Berk 294. Near EF, scarce.

(350)

C O N S T A N T I N E IX. 1042-1055 AD. 595. AV Histamenon Nomisma. (4.38 gms.). Christ enthroned facing. Crowned and bearded bust facing of Constantine IX, wearing loros and saccos, holding cruciform sceptre and orb surmounted by patriarchal cross. SB. 1828, DOC. la, Berk 300. EF. (400)

596. AV Histamenon Nomisma. (4.37 gms.). Same types as previous. SB. 1828, DOC. la, Berk 300. EF. (350)

597. AV Histamenon Nomisma. (4.34 gms.). Same types as previous but Constantine holds labarum and plain globus cruciger. SB. 1829, DOC. 2a, Berk 302. Nice EF. (350)

598. AV Histamenon Nomisma. (4.39 gms.). Same types as previous but Constantine holds labarum and plain globus cruciger. SB. 1829, DOC. 2c, Berk 302. Nice EF. (350)

599. AV Histamenon Nomisma. (4.38 gms.). Same types as previous but Constantine holds long cross and orb surmounted by pelleted cross . SB. 1830, DOC. 3, Berk 303.

Superb EF. (350)

600. AV Histamenon Nomisma. (4.40 gms.). Same types as previous. SB. 1830, DOC. 3, Berk 303. EF. (350)

601. AV Histamenon Nomisma. (4.37 gms.). Same types as previous. SB. 1830, DOC. 3, Berk 303. Superb EF. (350)

602. AV Histamenon Nomisma. (4.41 gms.). Same types as previous. SB. 1830, DOC. 3, Berk 303. Nice EF. (350)

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ISAAC I, Comnenus. 1057-1059 AD. 603. AV Histamenon Nomisma. (4.39 gms.). Christ enthroned facing. Isaac standing facing, bearded, wearing crown and military attire, holding drawn sword in right hand and resting left on sheath. SB. 1843, DOC. 2, Berk 313. Superb EF. (1000)

604. AV Histamenon Nomisma. (4.38 gms.). Same types as previous but Isaac hold labarum with right hand and rests left on sword in sheath. SB. 1844, DOC. 1, Berk 312. EF. (950)

89 CONSTANTINE X. 1059-1067 AD. 605. AV Histamenon Nomisma. (4.41 gms.). Christ enthroned facing on throne with upright arms on backrest. Constantine standing facing; wearing crown, saccos and loros; holding labarum and globus cruciger. SB. 1847, DOC. la, Berk 315.

Near EF. (300)

606. AV Histamenon Nomisma. (4.33 gms.). Christ enthroned facing on throne with curved arms on backrest. The Virgin (on right), nimbate, crowning the emperor with Her right hand, the emperor wears saccos, loros and a crown and also holds a globus cruciger in his left hand. SB. 1848, DOC. 2, Berk 317. EF. (350)

MICHAEL VH, Ducas. 1071-1078 AD. 607. EL Histamenon Nomisma. (4.40 gms.). Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger. Crowned and bearded bust facing of Michael, wearing loros and holding labarum and globus cruciger. SB. 1868, DOC. 2d, Berk 328. Near EF. (300)

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