CNG Keystone 18 Virtual Catalog

The Gasvoda Collection

Keystone Auction 18 September 9, 2026

CNG Keystone Auction 18 The Gasvoda Collection

9 September 2026 10:00 AM EST Featuring: Several Achaemenid Sigloi and Fractions An Extremely Rare Emesa Tetradrachm of the Usurper Uranius Antoninus A Magnificent Caracalla Tetradrachm in NGC MS* 5/5, 4/5 Fine Style Extensive Runs of Roman Provincial Tetradrachms Various Byzantine Errors in Gold Very Rare Tetarteron Nomisma of Michael VI Stratioticus Wonderfully Toned Commonwealth Halfcrown and Sixpence An Impressive Offering of Irish Gunmoney

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All lots in this auction were in the possession of CNG in CNG’s Lancaster, Pennsylvania office no later than 5 August 2026. This information is provided for the protection of buyers in the event that US import restrictions are introduced subsequent to that date on any of the types of coins that are included in this auction.

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Coins that have been encapsulated (“slabbed”) by a grading and/or authentication service may not be returned for any reason, including authenticity, if they have been removed from the encapsulation (“slab”).

Acknowledgement CNG would like to thank Jan Moens (jan.moens@bvdmc.com) for creating and providing the Numismatica Medievalis font used in this sale.

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Mike Gasvoda

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ORDER OF SALE Greek Coinage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 Oriental Greek Coinage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-32 Roman Provincial Coinage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-262 Roman Republican Coinage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263-270 Roman Imperial Coinage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271-373 Byzantine Coinage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374-421 World Coinage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422-426 World Medals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427-429 United States Coinage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430 British Coinage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431-516 British Tokens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 517 British Medals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 518-519 Electroptyes & Reproductions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 520-534

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The Gasvoda Collection Most CNG customers will know me from either direct or indirect interaction over the past nine years as Managing Director of CNG LLC (now CNG, Inc.) Suffice it to say, it has been one of my greatest joys to get to work with and know many of the CNG customers over this time.

What you may not know is that my collecting interest began as a child and has continued unabated to the present day. Of the coins presented in this auction, some have been in my collection for decades. Others were purchased in the past dozen years. Almost all of them were acquired because of a specific interest I had in a given series of ancient or world coinage. Some of my collecting interests are best described as follows: Persia – I love sigloi and darics that are nicely centered and well struck.

These were the workhorse coins of the Persian empire, and as a result, are all reasonably common and affordable. They come in a number of varieties and make for a neat collection.

RPC tetradrachms – I have always loved big coins! RPC “tets” offer a large format/flan with portraits of exceptional size. These are the largest Imperial portraits found on precious metal for the period. I gravitated toward these from the moment I first held one. Unlike RPC bronzes, these coins were engraved by master celators and often have exceptional portraits. I did collect them by Prieur number but, more often than not, I collected them because the portraits were of fine style. This is a series you can get lost in without breaking the bank.

Alexandrian drachms – Although I had previously collected Antoninus Pius zodiac drachms, I became enthralled with this series after spending time with Dr. Thomas Beniak. His Alexandrian collection was truly exceptional.I learned a lot from him about the series. And as said above, I love big coins. Alexandrian drachms fit that template. This is, once again, a series that can be collected on a budget.

Roman Imperial coinage – From my earliest days collecting ancient coins, I always gravitated to Roman Imperial denarii and sestertii. Although I mainly collected the Twelve Caesars I was also a big fan of later imperial coinage. Almost all of the coins from this series offered here are of fine style. Once again, these are coins that can be collected on a budget.

Byzantine coinage – At one time, I had over 1,000 different “Sear numbered” coins from the Byzantine series. Much of that collection CNG has already sold. Found herein was a stray box I had overlooked in one of my safety deposit boxes when the bulk of that collection was offered. I will say Byzantine bronzes are a particularly budget-friendly collecting area.

Irish Gun Money – I fell in love with this series after seeing a Chicago Coin Club presentation by my good friend Mark Wieclaw on the subject. Coins struck in base metal, dated to a specific year and month, good for trade to precious metal when the “war was won”. How cool is that concept? Because these coins were struck from melted down copper they are often impure and corrode/pit easily. Finding them nice can be a real challenge. Once again, this is a series that can provide great enjoyment on a limited budget. (A recurring theme for coins in this auction!)

British coinage – I knew little about British coinage when I came to CNG. After numerous trips to London, and around the UK, I just couldn’t keep from getting excited about these coins. I focused mainly on budget-friendly coinage after the time of William the Conqueror. This is another series you can truly get lost in.

Electrotypes – For those who have taken one of my ANA Summer Seminar classes, you know how much I enjoy electrotypes.

These are usually British Museum reproductions of coins from their vast collection. For a really modest sum, one can get an exact copy of a genuine coin that may cost thousands of dollars, if genuine, or may be unobtainable altogether. We have a rather large “teaching set” of electrotypes at CNG. These “coins” can be passed around for inspection without fear of damage.

Something you would almost never do if you owned a genuine example.

NGC – A final comment on this auction is the decision to have the bulk of these coins slabbed by NGC. As stated multiple times above, many of the coins in this auction are budget friendly and are geared toward newer collectors of ancient or world coinage. We have seen an exponential growth of new collectors over the past ten years and virtually all of them begin with “slabbed” coins. This undoubtedly is a result of many factors, but one aspect is compelling. Someone can offer a coin on eBay, Facebook, WhatNot, etc. that otherwise is unknown and may otherwise have little to no knowledge of ancient coinage.

They may have no customers for raw (unslabbed) coins because no one knows who they are. That fear goes away if the coin offered has been graded by a third party. My hope here, although most collectors know and trust CNG, is that any fear factor is removed for the slabbed coins. We shall see.

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GREEK COINAGE

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SICILY, Akragas. Phintias. Tyrant, 287-279 BC. Æ (19.5mm, 6.16 g, 2h). Struck circa 282-279 BC. Head of Artemis left, quiver over shoulder / Boar standing left. BAR Issue 10; CNS 118; HGC 4, 171. Glossy dark green-brown patina.

In NGC encapsulation 8560324-021, graded Ch VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Grand Haven Collection.

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THRACO-MACEDONIAN REGION, Uncertain. 5th century BC. AR Diobol(?) (10mm, 1.03 g, 10h). Scorpion / Dolphin right within incuse square. Tzamalis 6; Rosen 400 (Asia Minor); SNG von Aulock 6664 (Asia Minor); SNG Copenhagen 377 (Asia Minor). Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-024, graded AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Nomos 20 (10 July 2020), lot 86.

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MACEDON, Eion. Circa 460-400 BC. AR Trihemiobol (11mm, 0.91 g). Goose standing right, head left; above, lizard curving left; H to lower left / Quadripartite incuse square. HPM pl. IX, 20–1; HGC 3, 521. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-025, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Well centered and attractive. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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MACEDON, The Macedonians. Circa 196-after 168 BC. Æ (24.5mm, 10.23 g, 6h). Amphipolis mint. Head of Poseidon right, wearing tainia; trident over shoulder / Club; two monograms below; all within oak wreath. ACULA Series 3, Variety 13; HGC 3, 331. Dark green-brown patina, light earthen deposits. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-026, graded Ch F, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Tom Mullally Neptune Collection.

Signed Reverse Die – Ex BCD Collection

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THESSALY, Larissa. Circa 405/0-370 BC. AR Drachm (16mm, 5.98 g, 4h). Early facing head type. Reverse die signed by the artist Simo-. Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly right, with hair in ampyx / Horse grazing right; small ΣIMO below belly. L-S Group 4, Head Type 18, dies O58/R1; BCD Thessaly II 231 (same dies). Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-029, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5, graffito. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex BCD Collection.

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THESSALY, Larissa. Circa 400-370 BC. AR Drachm (19mm, 6.19 g, 12h). Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly right / Horse grazing right. L-S Group 4, Head Type 23, dies O106/R4; BCD Thessaly II 249 (same obv. die); HGC 4, 430. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-027, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5. ($500) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Solidus 125 (17 October 2023), lot 63.

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AKARNANIA, Leukas. Circa 320-280 BC. AR Stater (20mm, 8.57 g, 9h). Pegasos flying right / Helmeted head of Athena left; kerykeion to right. Pegasi 86; BCD Akarnania 263 var. (obv. type left); HGC 4, 828. Attractive cabinet tone. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-031, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, brushed. ($1000) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Wise Centaur Collection.

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SIKYONIA, Sikyon. Circa 330/20-280 BC. AR Triobol – Hemidrachm (15mm, 2.85 g, 2h). Chimera advancing left, raising forepaw; ΣI below / Dove flying left; three pellets above tail feathers. BCD Peloponnesos 294; HGC 5, 213.

Attractive iridescent tone. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-030, graded AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex MWF Collection; A. Lynn Collection (Freeman & Sear 17, 15 December 2009), lot 12.

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MYSIA, Kyzikos. Circa 450-400 BC. AR Trihemiobol (11mm, 0.87 g, 9h). Forepart of boar left; to right, tunny upward / Head of lion left within incuse square. Von Fritze II 9; SNG BN 361–6. Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-032, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, brushed. Excellent metal. ($400) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Benito Collection.

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MYSIA, Kyzikos. Circa 450-400 BC. AR Obol (10mm, 0.82 g, 3h). Forepart of boar left; to right, tunny upward / Head of roaring lion left; retrograde K to upper left; all within incuse square. Von Fritze II 15; SNG BN 380. Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-033, graded Ch VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Asher D. Atchick Collection; Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 291 (21 November 2012), lot 70.

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IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 550-500 BC. AR Hemiobol (5mm, 0.27 g). Bee; no border / Incuse punch. Karwiese Series III; cf. SNG Kayhan 115 (obol). Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-035, graded VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Klasma Asami Collection.

Exceptional Kroisos Twenty-fourth Stater – NGC XF*, 5/5, 5/5

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KINGS of LYDIA. Kroisos. Circa 564/53-550/39 BC. AR Twenty-fourth Stater (6.5mm, 0.37 g). Sardes mint.

Confronted foreparts of lion and bull / Incuse square. Berk –; Kurth S10; SNG Ashmolean 776–7 (Persian Period). In NGC encapsulation 8560324-036, graded XF*, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. Excellent metal. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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CARIA, Mylasa. Circa 450-400 BC. AR Hemiobol (8mm, 0.53 g). Facing forepart of lion / Scorpion within incuse square. HN Online 973; SNG Keckman 917; SNG Kayhan 934–8; SNG von Aulock 7803. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-037, graded Ch VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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LYCIA, Uncertain. Circa 520-470/60 BC. AR Stater (20mm, 9.40 g). Predynastic period. Forepart of boar left / Incuse square divided by large X, indentations on three sides. Müseler II 2; Falghera 14–6; SNG Copenhagen Supp. 370. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-034, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, brushed. ($400) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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LYCIA, Uncertain. Circa 520-470/60 BC. AR Third Stater (15.5mm, 2.74 g). Forepart of boar left / Incuse square; raiused rectangless protruding from two opposite sides, raised X within. Falghera 20; SNG von Aulock 4051. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-038, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Roma E-Sale 16 (28 February 2015), lot 159.

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CYPRUS, Amathos. Rhoikos. Circa 350 BC. AR Third Stater – Tetrobol (13.5mm, 2.25 g, 11h). Head of lion right / Forepart of lion right, head facing; Cypriot ro to right. Amandry, Amathonte 133, A, c; Zapiti & Michaelidou 22; Tziambazis 10. Faintly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-039, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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SELEUKID EMPIRE. Demetrios I Soter. 162-150 BC. Serrate Æ (20mm, 8.66 g, 12h). Antioch on the Orontes mint. Bust of Artemis right, wearing stephane, bow and quiver over shoulder / Bow and quiver. SC 1645; HGC 9, 826. Dark brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-041, graded VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dick Schultz Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 276, 21 March 2012), lot 211; Davissons (November 1999), lot 72.

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PHOENICIA, Sidon. Ba`alšillem (Sakton) II. Circa 401-365 BC. Fourrée Dishekel (29mm, 25.62 g, 12h).

Phoenician galley left; waves below / King of Persia and driver in chariot drawn by three horses right; to left, King of Sidon standing right, in Egyptian dress, holding cultic scepter and votive vase. For prototype: cf. HGC 10, 236. Toned, roughness, core exposed in areas. VF. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 531 (25 January 2023), lot 330.

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PHOENICIA, Tyre. ‘Ozmilk (Azemilkos). Circa 349-311/0 BC. AR Shekel (20.5mm, 8.68 g, 12h). Dated RY 7 (343/2 BC). Deity, holding reins and arched bow, riding hippocamp right above two lines of waves; below, dolphin right / Owl standing right, head facing; crook and flail in background; ||||| O above || (’ [for ‘Ozmilk] and 7 [date], in Phoenician) in right field. E&E-T Group II.2.1.18, 971 (O23/R33); HGC 10, 349; DCA 918. Underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324043, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($1000) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. Æ Shekel (24mm, 11.78 g, 12h). Laureate head of Melkart right, [lion skin around neck] / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, IE or Iς (pseudo-date) above club; blundered monograms to right. Cf. DCA Tyre 952; cf. D. Hendin, “Bronze shekel of Jerusalem recently discovered” in The Celator 6.10 (October 1992), p. 36; cf. HGC 10, 357 (for type). Dark green/black surfaces, light roughness. VF. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection.

E. Cohen, in DCA, lists these bronzes as fourrée cores. In his article in The Celator, though, D. Hendin notes that the surfaces of the bronze coin he observed had no indication that it was a fourrée core, and he contends that it is an official strike in bronze. The surfaces on the present coin also appear to be consistent with a bronze issue, rather than a fourrée core.

Two Early Sigloi

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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios I. Circa 520-505 BC. AR Siglos (13mm, 5.34 g). Lydo-Milesian standard.

Sardes mint. Half-length bust of Persian king or hero right, wearing kidaris and kandys, holding bow in left hand, arrows in right / Incuse punch. Carradice Type I (pl. XI, 10); Meadows, Administration 318; BMC Arabia pl. XXVII, 25; Sunrise 17. Lightly toned.

In NGC encapsulation 8560324-011, graded F, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Good metal for issue. ($400) From the Gasvoda Collection. Reportedly from the family collection of Dr. Rodney Stuart Young.

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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios I. Circa 520-505 BC. AR Siglos (15mm, 5.30 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Half-length bust of Persian king or hero right, wearing kidaris and kandys, holding bow in left hand, arrows in right / Incuse punch. Carradice Type I (pl. XI, 10); Meadows, Administration 318; BMC Arabia pl. XXVII, 25; Sunrise 17. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-009, graded Ch VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5. ($500) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 25 (11 March 2023), lot 1050.

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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios I to Xerxes I. Circa 505-480 BC. AR Siglos (13.5mm, 5.32 g). LydoMilesian standard. Sardes mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, drawing bow / Incuse punch. Carradice Type II (pl. XI, 12); Meadows, Administration 320; BMC Arabia pl.

XXVII, 23; Sunrise 21. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-012, graded Ch VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Well centered on a broad flan. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Matthew Curtis Collection.

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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios I to Xerxes I. Circa 505-480 BC. AR Siglos (14.5mm, 5.29 g). LydoMilesian standard. Sardes mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, drawing bow / Incuse punch. Carradice Type II (pl. XI, 12); Meadows, Administration 320; BMC Arabia pl.

XXVII, 23; Sunrise 21. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-013, graded Ch VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, light marks. Well centered and struck. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Matthew Curtis Collection.

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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios I to Xerxes I. Circa 505-480 BC. AR Quarter Siglos (10mm, 1.57 g).

Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneelingrunning stance right, drawing bow / Incuse punch. Carradice Type II; Meadows, Administration –; BMC Arabia –; Klein 756; Sunrise 23. Deeply toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-019, graded Ch VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Rare. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 15 (27 February 2021), lot 886.

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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios I to Xerxes I. Circa 505-480 BC. AR Sixth Siglos (7.5mm, 0.82 g).

Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneelingrunning stance right, drawing bow / Incuse punch. Carradice Type II; Meadows, Administration –; BMC Arabia –; Brindley –; Klein –; Sunrise –; CNG E-452, lot 449; CNG E-440, lot 220; CNG E-384, lot 355; CNG E 369, lot 242; CNG 73, lot 474.

Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-018, graded VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5. Rare. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Xerxes I to Darios II. Circa 485-420 BC. AR Siglos (15.5mm, 5.46 g). LydoMilesian standard. Sardes mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow / Incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb, Group A/B (pl. XII, 17); Meadows, Administration 322; BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 17; Sunrise 25. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-014, graded Ch VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Matthew Curtis Collection.

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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Xerxes I to Darios II. Circa 485-420 BC. AR Siglos (15.5mm, 5.44 g, 12h).

Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneelingrunning stance right, holding spear and bow / Incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb, Group A/B (pl. XII, 16–26); Meadows, Administration 322; BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 17; Sunrise 25. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-017, graded VG, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5, countermarks. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. Adrian Carr Collection; Savoca 122 (25 December 2021), lot 518.

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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Xerxes I to Darios II. Circa 485-420 BC. AR Siglos (13mm, 5.27 g). LydoMilesian standard. Sardes mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow / Incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb, Group A/B (pl. XII, 16–26); Meadows, Administration 322; BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 17; Sunrise 25. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-015, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Matthew Curtis Collection.

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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Xerxes I to Darios II. Circa 485-420 BC. AR Siglos (17mm, 5.56 g). LydoMilesian standard. Sardes mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow / Incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb, Group A/B (pl. XII, 16–26); Meadows, Administration 322; BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 17; Sunrise 25. Light iridescent toning. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-016, graded XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, brushed, countermarks. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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KINGS of PARTHIA. Pakoros I. Circa AD 78-120. AR Drachm (20mm, 3.77 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Diademed bust left, wearing longer, pointed, beard / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow; archer’s seat two pellets. Sellwood 78.6 (Vologases III); Sunrise 439; Shore –. Deeply toned with iridescence. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-001, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Nisa Collection.

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BAKTRIA, Local issues. Pre-Selukid Era. 4th century BC. AR Hemidrachm (10mm, 1.12 g, 6h). Forepart of boar right / Forepart of lion right; grape bunch below. CNG E-460, lot 364 var. (grape bunch below boar); cf. CNG 87, lot 604; cf.

CNG 73, lot 420. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-020, graded Ch VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Extremely rare. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection.

ROMAN PROVINCIAL COINAGE Varbanov Plate Coin

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MOESIA INFERIOR, Nicopolis ad Istrum. Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. Æ Tetrassarion (26.5mm, 11.16 g, 12h). Aurelius Gallus, legatus Augusti pro praetore. Struck AD 201-203. Laureate head right / River-god Istros reclining left, holding reed, resting elbow on urn from which water flows. HH&J, Nikopolis 8.14.32.15; AMNG I 1313; Varbanov 2643 (this coin illustrated). Dark brown patina. Near VF. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. Michael Slavin Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 536, 12 April 2023), lot 293; Lanz 109 (27 May 2002), lot 563.

Second Known Example – Published by Varbanov – RPC Feature Coin

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THRACE, Philippopolis. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. Æ Pentassarion (32mm, 25.59 g, 7h). Quintus Tullius Maximus, legatus Augusti pro praetore Thraciae. Struck under Marcus Aurelus and Lucius Verus, co-emperors, AD 163-164.

Bareheaded and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Rver-god Hebrus reclining left, holding grain ears with poppy, resting elbow on urn from which water flows; behind, tree. Varbanov, Philippopolis X.7.3.1 (this coin); Mouchmov, Philippopolis 149; RPC IV.1 Online 7505.2 (this coin); Varbanov 904. Dark green patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-167, graded Ch VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Extremely rare, one of two in RPC and the second known example. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. Michael Slavin Collection; Classical Numismatic Group 53 (15 March 2000), lot 1047.

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THRACE, Philippopolis. Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. Æ Pentassarion (28mm, 14.35 g, 6h). Titus Statilius Barbarus, legatus Augusti pro praetore Thraciae. Struck AD 195-197. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / River-god Hebrus reclining left on galley, holding reed and resting elbow on urn from which water flows. Varbanov, Philippopolis XIII.15.1.2 (O2/R1); Mouchmov, Philippopolis 277; Varbanov 1169. Brown surfaces. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-168, graded Ch VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. Michael Slavin Collection.

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CARIA, Stratonicaea. Septimius Severus, with Julia Domna. AD 193-211. Æ (34mm, 25.40 g, 6h). Tiberius Claudius Aristeas, epimeletes. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Septimius vis-à-vis draped bust of Domna; c/m: helmeted head of Roma within circular incuse / Cult statue of Artemis Ephesia, facing, wearing kalathos and having supports, flanked by stags; star and crescent in upper field. RPC V.2 Online 73616; SNG von Aulock 2670. For c/m: Howgego 188.

Brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-171, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 2/5, countermark. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection.

Damnatio Memoriae at Stratonicaea

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CARIA, Stratonicaea. Septimius Severus, with Geta as Caesar. AD 193-211. Æ (35.5mm, 20.45 g, 5h). Damnatio Memoriae. Philon, prytanis. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Septimius vis-à-vis [laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Geta]; c/m: laureate bust of Caracalla right within circular incuse / Hecate standing facing, head left, wearing kalathos, holding patera and torch; at feet left, lighted altar. RPC V.2 Online 73720 (this coin cited); SNG von Aulock 2678. For c/m: Howgego 84. Brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-173, graded VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 2/5, damnatio. Portrait of Geta erased, Caracalla’s Damnatio Memoriae of Geta applied after his murder in AD 211. ($500) From the Gasvoda Collection.

Upon Septimius’ passing in AD 211, his sons Caracalla and Geta assumed joint rule of the empire. Their joint rule was a failure, the Imperial Palace was separated into two sections and they threatened to divide the empire between them. During the Festival of Saturnalia, December 211, Caracalla tried unsuccessfully to have his brother assassinated. But a week later, at an arranged meeting in their mother’s quarters, Geta was murdered by Caracalla’s centurions.

Caracalla immediately ordered a damnatio memoriae of his brother’s image: statues were removed, paintings were destroyed or, like the Severan Tondo erased, and coins were recalled to have his image carved out. This damnatio was especially apparent on the provincial coinage of Pergamum in Mysia and Stratonicaea in Caria. It is estimated that approximately 95% of the dual bust types at Stratonicaea have had the portrait of Geta erased, many of them having a countermark of Roma or Caracalla stamped over his bust.

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RPC Online Feature Coin

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CARIA, Stratonicaea. Septimius Severus, with Geta as Caesar. AD 193-211. Æ (36mm, 21.13 g, 6h). Damnatio Memoriae. Philon, prytanis. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Septimius vis-à-vis [laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Geta]; c/ms: helmeted head of Roma within circular incuse, and ΘEOY within rectangular incuse / Zeus Panamaros, draped, on horseback right, holding scepter; at feet right, lighted altar. RPC V.2 Online 73901 (this coin cited); SNG von Aulock 8162. For c/ms: Howgego 188; 536. Brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-172, graded VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 2/5, adjusted flan, countermarks, damnatio. Portrait of Geta erased, Caracalla’s Damnatio Memoriae of Geta applied after his murder in AD 211. ($400) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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CARIA, Stratonicaea. Caracalla, with Plautilla. AD 198-217. Æ (39mm, 25.05 g, 6h). Claudius Nikephoros, son of Dionysios, prytanis. Struck circa AD 202-203. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Caracalla vis-à-vis draped bust of Plautilla; c/ms: helmeted head of Roma within circular incuse, and ΘEOY within rectangular incuse / Hekate standing left, holding patera and torch; to left, hound standing left, head right. RPC V.2 Online 73688 (this coin cited); SNG von Aulock –. For c/ms: Howgego 188; 536. Brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-170, graded XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, countermarks. Very rare. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

A die link to the Berlin specimen confirms the magistrate, which has a nearly complete reverse legend.

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CARIA, Stratonicaea. Caracalla, with Geta as Caesar. AD 198-217. Æ (39mm, 33.23 g, 12h). Damnatio Memoriae.

Hierokles II, archon. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Caracalla vis-à-vis [bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust of Geta]; c/m: laureate and draped bust of Caracalla within circular incuse / Nike advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond.

RPC V.2 Online 73896 (this coin cited); SNG von Aulock 2684. For c/m: Howgego 84. Brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-169, graded VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5, countermark, damnatio. Portrait of Geta erased, Caracalla’s damnatio memoriae of Geta applied after his murder in AD 211. ($500) From the Gasvoda Collection.

Extremely Rare Medallion

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PHRYGIA, Laodicea ad Lycum. Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ Medallion (42mm, 42.18 g, 12h). Lucius Aelius Pigres, asiarch for the third time. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Caracalla standing in spread quadriga, drawn by centaurs, holding Nike and scepter. RPC V.2 Online 196. Red-brown patina. With NGC photo-cert 8560324-177, graded Ch F, Strike: 5/5, Surfaces: 2/5, wavy flan. Extremely rare, only one recorded in RPC. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Vico 161 (21 April 2022), lot 502.

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CILICIA, Aegeae. Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.14 g, 12h). Dated CY 164 (AD 117/8).

Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front, drapery on left shoulder / Bareheaded and draped bust of Perseus right, with harpa over shoulder; below, goat kneeling right; ЄTOVΣ ΔΞP (date) in legend. Haymann 37; Haymann, Coinage Type 3, 18 (O2/R6); L&M 20 (O1/R6; this coin); RPC III 3334; SNG BN –; Prieur 717 = SNG Levante 1717. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-386, graded VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Rare, only one known to Prieur at the time of his publication, ten additional cited by Haymann. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Crescent Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 485, 10 February 2021), lot 276; purchased from Freeman & Sear, 2009.

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CILICIA, Aegeae. Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.14 g, 6h). Dated CY 179 (AD 132/3).

Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front, drapery on left shoulder / Eagle standing facing on harpa, head and tail right, with wings displayed; in exergue, goat kneeling right; ETOYΣ ΘOP (date) in legend. Haymann 53; Haymann, Coinage Type 19, 227 (O8/R38); L&M 198 (O8’/R38); RPC III 3348; Prieur 720; SNG BN 2331-2; SNG Levante 1718. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-387, graded Ch VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Phil Peck (“Morris”) Collection (Heritage 271933, 18 August 2019), lot 35030.

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CILICIA, Seleucia ad Calycadnum. Gordian III, with Tranquillina. AD 238-244. Æ (37mm, 24.88 g, 12h).

Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Gordian right, seen from behind vis-à-vis draped bust of Tranquillina left, wearing stephane / Draped bust of Tyche right, wearing kalathos, cornucopia behind vis-à-vis draped bust of Apollo left, branch and quiver behind; c/m: annulet within Δ. RPC VII.2 2889; SNG BN 1034-6 var. (arrangement of rev. legend; same obv. die); SNG Levante 776 var. (same; same obv. die). For c/m: Howgego 670. Blue-green patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-174, graded Ch VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, countermark. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

Ex Levante and von Aulock Collections

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CILICIA, Tarsus. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ (25.5mm, 13.96 g, 12h). Laureate head right / Tyche, turreted and veiled, seated left on rock, holding grain ears; at feet, river-god Kyndos swimming left. RPC III 3280.4 = SNG Levante 1001 = SNG von Aulock 5988 (this coin); SNG BN –. Dark green patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-175, graded XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Very rare. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. Michael Slavin Collection; Eduardo Levante Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 90), lot 294; von Aulock Collection.

Unique Tarsus Tetradrachm – RPC Feature Coin

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CILICIA, Tarsus. Hadrian, with Sabina. AD 117-138. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 1.81 g, 12h). Laureate and draped bust of Hadrian right; below, club / Draped bust of Sabina right, wearing stephane. RPC III 3275A.1 (this coin); Prieur –; SNG BN –; SNG Levante –. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-388, graded XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. Unique. ($1000) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Eric ten Brink Collection (Leu Numismatik Web Auction 26 (8 July 2023), lot 2665, purchased from Künker, 2 November 2021.

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Ex Levante Collection – Illustrated in SNG

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CILICIA, Tarsus. Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ (29.5mm, 14.39 g, 6h). Bust right, wearing crown and garments of the demiurgus, seen from the front / River-god Knidos reclining left, holding cornucopia and resting elbow upon urn from which water flows. RPC V.3 Online 84686 (this coin cited); SNG BN 1537 var. (rev. legend); SNG Levante 1061 (this coin). Greenbrown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-176, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5. Superb reverse. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. Michael Slavin Collection; Edoardo Levante Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 64, 24 September 2003), lot 700; Waddell 1 (9 December 1982), lot 525.

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CYPRUS, Uncertain. temp. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ Quadrans(?) (17mm, 3.05 g, 9h). Capricorn right; above, star / Scorpion left; [star above]. Amandry, Julio-Claudien I 6; Parks 7; RPC I 3916. Green patina with earthen deposits. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-040, graded Ch XF, Strike: 3/5, Surface: 4/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Numismatik Naumann 106 (1 August 2021), lot 429.

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CYRRHESTICA, Beroea. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.18 g, 5h). Struck AD 215-217.

Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust left, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; below, B Є flanking winged animal standing facing. RPC V.3 Online 80432; Prieur 888. Lightly toned.

In NGC encapsulation 8560324-372, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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CYRRHESTICA, Cyrrhus. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 14.17 g, 12h). Struck AD 215217. Radiate and cuirassed bust left, raising right hand, spear and shield over left shoulder / Small eagle standing facing on filleted thyrsus, head and tail right, with wings displayed, supporting laureate head of Caracalla right. RPC V.3 Online 80487 (this coin cited); Prieur –. Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-383, graded Ch VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, (attributed to Neapolis). Very rare, only three in RPC. ($500) From the Gasvoda Collection.

Numerous mints, including Edessa, Heliopolis, Damascus, Aradus, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem) and Neapolis, issued double portrait tetradrachms under Caracalla, with the reverse portrait supported by or suspended over an eagle standing facing or to right. This appears to be the first such coin type to appear for Cyrrhus.

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CYRRHESTICA, Hierapolis. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 13.15 g, 1h). Struck AD 215-217.

Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing on lion advancing right, head right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak. RPC V.3 Online 80149 (this coin cited); Prieur 930. In NGC encapsulation 8560324367, graded Ch VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Very rare. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 19 (26 February 2022), lot 2351; Leu Numismatik Web Auction 14 (12 December 2020), lot 1079.

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CYRRHESTICA, Hierapolis. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 14.00 g, 12h). Struck AD 215217. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust facing, head left / Eagle standing facing on lion advancing right, head right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak. RPC V.3 Online 80183 (this coin cited); Prieur 941. In NGC encapsulation 8560324368, graded Ch AU, Strike: 3/5, Surface: 4/5. Very rare, only four known to Prieur, five in RPC. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 19 (26 February 2022), lot 2352.

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CYRRHESTICA, Hierapolis. Diadumenian. As Caesar, AD 217-218. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 14.38 g, 2h).

Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; between legs, lion advancing right. RPC V.3 Online 80104; Prieur 947. Lightly toned with underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-370, graded Ch AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex MDC Monaco 6 (29 October 2020), lot 133.

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CYRRHESTICA, Hierapolis. Diadumenian. As Caesar, AD 217-218. BI Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 13.17 g, 11h).

Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; between legs, lion advancing right. RPC V.3 Online 80104 (this coin cited); Prieur 947. Underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-369, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

NGC MS 5/5, 4/5

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Aulus Gabinius. Proconsul, 57-55 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 15.31 g, 12h).

Posthumous Philip I Philadelphos type. Diademed head of Philip right / Zeus Nikephoros seated left; monogram of Gabinius to inner left, monogram below throne; all within wreath. McAlee 1; RPC I 4124; SC 2489.1; Prieur 1. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-180, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Wild Rose Collection; Naville Numismatics 45 (9 December 2018), lot 124; Berk BBS 114 (23 May 2000), lot 295; Triton III (30 November 1999), lot 788.

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 15.08 g, 12h). Dated year 30 of the Actian Era and Cos. XIII (2 BC). Laureate head right / Tyche seated right on rocky outcropping, holding palm frond; below, half-length figure of river-god Orontes swimming right; in right field, monogram (=VΠΑTOV) and IΓ (consular iteration) above monogram (=ANTIOXIEΩN?). McAlee 185; RPC I 4156; Prieur 55; DCA2 288. Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-200, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, brushed. Well centered and struck. ($1500) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex CLA Collection, purchased from Jonathan Kern.

57 58 57.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Tetradrachm (14.99 g). Dated year 27 of the Actian Era and Cos. XII (5/4 BC). Laureate head right / Tyche seated right on rocky outcropping, holding palm frond; below, half-length figure of river-god Orontes swimming right; ZK (Actian date) above; in right field, monogram (=ΥΠΑTOY) and IB (consular date) above monogram (=ANTIOXIEΩN?). McAlee 181; RPC I 4152; Prieur 51. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-201, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, brushed. ($750) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Gorny & Mosch 265 (14 October 2019), lot 1121.

58.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Nero. AD 54-68. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 14.94 g, 12h). Dated RY 6 and Year 108 of the Caesarean Era (AD 59/60). Laureate, beardless bust right, wearing aegis / Eagle standing left, wings displayed, on thunderbolt; palm branch to left, ϛ above HP (dates) to right. McAlee 256a; RPC I 4180; Prieur 79. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-204, graded XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. Nice metal. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Michel Prieur Collection; Gorny & Mosch 130 (8 March 2004), lot 1906.

59.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Nero. AD 54-68. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 15.28 g, 12h). Dated RY 6 and Year 108 of the Caesarean Era (AD 59/60). Laureate, bearded bust right, wearing aegis / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, with wings displayed; palm frond to left, ς above HP (dates) to right. McAlee 256b; RPC I 4180; Prieur 80. Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-202, graded XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, brushed. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection.

Prieur notes in his book (p. 13): “This is the first coin where a palm-branch appears in the field. We have noted in our introduction to Antioch that it was a religious symbol linked to rites of aspersion. The suppression of the Tyche, which bore the palm in hand, does not make the palm disappear; it must have had a meaning in itself.”

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Nero. AD 54-68. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 14.83 g, 12h). Dated RY 8 and year 110 of the Caesarian Era (AD 61/2). Laureate bust right, wearing aegis / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, with wings displayed; palm frond to left, H/IP (dates) to right. McAlee 258; RPC I 4182; Prieur 82. Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-203, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 2/5, brushed, scratches. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Kalevala Collection; Áureo & Calicó 335 (19 September 2019, lot 335; Collection of Manuela Etcheverría.

61.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Nero, with Divus Claudius. AD 54-68. AR Tetradrachm (24.5mm, 13.86 g, 12h). Struck circa AD 63-68. Laureate head of Nero right; ivy leaf above wreath tie / Laureate head of Divus Claudius right.

Ganschow, Münzen X5a; McAlee 269; RPC I 4122 (Uncertain Syrian mint); Prieur 47A corr. (this coin illustrated – “no ivy leaf” listed in obv. description, but illustrated example shows ivy leaf). Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-205, graded Ch VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. ($400) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Michel Prieur Collection. Reportedly ex G. Hirsch 26 (11 January 1961), lot 524.

62.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Nero, with Divus Claudius. AD 54-68. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 14.67 g, 12h). Struck circa AD 63-68. Laureate head of Nero right; ivy leaf above wreath tie / Laureate head of Divus Claudius right.

Ganschow, Münzen X5a; McAlee 269; RPC I 4122 (Uncertain Syrian mint); Prieur 47A corr. (no ivy leaf listed in obv. description). Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-206, graded XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 450 (21 August 2019), lot 300.

Nero, with Divus Claudius – NGC AU, 5/5, 4/5

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Nero, with Divus Claudius. AD 54-68. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.82 g, 12h). Struck circa AD 63-68. Laureate head of Nero right; star in left field / Laureate head of Divus Claudius right. Ganschow, Münzen X5c; McAlee 270; RPC I 4123 (Uncertain Syrian mint); Prieur 48. Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324207, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($1500) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 17 (12 August 2021), lot 1846.

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Galba. AD 68-69. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 14.79 g). Dated “New Holy Year” 1 (AD 68). Laureate head right; before, star / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, with wings displayed; palm frond to left.

McAlee 305; RPC I 4196; Prieur 96. Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-208, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, Fine Style. ($500) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Naumann 130 (2 July 2023), lot 414.

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Galba. AD 68-69. Æ As (27mm, 13.52 g, 12h). Laureate head right / Large S•C within laurel wreath. McAlee 312 var. (SC within linear circle); RPC I 4314 var. (same). Red-brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-179, graded Ch VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5, Fine Style. Rare variety without inner circle on reverse, not known to McAlee or recorded in RPC. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection.

66.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Vespasian, with Titus as Caesar. AD 69-79. AR Tetradrachm (22mm, 14.59 g, 11h). Dated “New Holy Year” 2 (AD 69/70). Small laureate bust of Vespasian left, with slight drapery, above an eagle standing left, wings spread / Laureate bust of Titus right; star to left, barred B (date) to right. McAlee 332; RPC II 1943; Prieur 110; McAlee, VSPC 9. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-212, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, Fine Style.

Rare. ($500) From the Gasvoda Collection.

67 68 67.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Vespasian, with Titus as Caesar. AD 69-79. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 14.51 g, 11h). Dated “New Holy Year” 2 (AD 69/70). Laureate head of Vespasian right / Laureate head of Titus right; barred B (date) to right. McAlee 329; RPC II 1941; Prieur 107A; McAlee, VSPC 10. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-211, graded Ch VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, marks. Fine Style. Rare. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection.

68.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Vespasian. AD 69-79. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 15.85 g, 12h). Dated “New Holy Year” 3 (AD 70/1). Laureate head right / Eagle standing left on club, with wings displayed; palm frond to left; barred Γ (date) to upper left. McAlee 336; RPC II 1947; Prieur 113; McAlee, VSPC 13. Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324210, graded XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5, die shift. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Vespasian. AD 69-79. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 14.54 g, 12h). Dated “New Holy Year” 4 (AD 71/2). Laureate bust left, drapery on right shoulder / Eagle standing left on garlanded altar, head right, with wings displayed and caduceus in beak, and palm frond in talon. McAlee 359b; RPC II 1973; Prieur 137 (this coin); McAlee, VSPC 39. Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-209, graded Ch VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5, Fine Style. Bold portrait. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Michel Prieur Collection; Münzen und Medaillen FPL 441 (February 1982), lot 31.

70 71 70.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Vespasian. AD 69-79. AR Tetradrachm (22mm, 14.80 g, 2h). Dated “New Holy Year” 4 (AD 71/2). Laureate head left / Eagle standing left on garlanded altar, head right, with wings displayed and caduceus in beak, palm frond in talon left; Δ (date) in legend. McAlee 359b; RPC II 1973; Prieur 137; McAlee, VSPC 39.

Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-391, graded VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, marks. Fine Style (Tyre). ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Spink inventory, 1970s.

71.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Domitian. AD 81-96. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 14.81 g, 12h). Dated “New Holy Year” 8 (AD 88/9). Laureate bust right, wearing aegis on left shoulder / Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, with wings displayed; palm frond to right; barred H (date) to upper right. McAlee 398; RPC II 1978; Prieur 145. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-214, graded Ch VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5, scratches. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex André Ronde Collection.

Ex Prieur Collection

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Domitian. AD 81-96. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 14.53 g, 12h). Dated “New Holy Year” 13 (AD 93/4). Laureate bust right, wearing aegis on left shoulder / Eagle standing left, head right, on thunderbolt, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; palm frond to left. McAlee 401; RPC II 1981; Prieur 148 (this coin). Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-213, graded VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 2/5, lt. graffito. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Michel Prieur Collection; Cisjordania Hoard 294 (1996).

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Nerva. AD 96-98. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 15.35 g, 12h). Dated “New Holy Year” 1 (AD 96/7). Laureate bust right, wearing aegis on left shoulder / Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, with wings displayed, palm frond to right; barred A (date) to upper right. McAlee 419; RPC III 3476; Prieur 149. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-215, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, brushed. Fine Style. High relief. ($750) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Phoibos Collection (Künker 326, 7 October 2019), lot 1380.

74.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Trajan. AD 98-117. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 15.10 g, 12h). Dated “New Holy Year” 1 (AD 98). Laureate bust right, wearing aegis on left shoulder / Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, with wings displayed; palm frond to right; barred A (date) above right. McAlee 424; RPC III 3508; Prieur 151. Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-219, graded XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Extremely rare. ($750) From the Gasvoda Collection.

RPC Feature Coin – Ex Prieur Collection

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Trajan. AD 98-117. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 14.69 g, 6h). Struck AD 98-99.

Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing on thunderbolt, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak.

McAlee 428; RPC III 3514.3 = Prieur 1488 (Tyre; this coin). Iridescent toning. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-217, graded XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, lt. graffito. Fine Style (as Tyre). ($400) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Michel Prieur Collection; Triton I (2 December 1997), lot 705.

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Trajan. AD 98-117. AR Tridrachm (23.5mm, 10.10 g, 6h). Struck AD 9899. Laureate head right / Draped bust right of Baal-Zeus, wearing tall headdress (kalathos?); holding statuette of bull(?) and thunderbolt. Ganschow, Münzen X9a; McAlee 477; RPC III 3564; Prieur –. Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324390, graded Ch VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, brushed. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Trajan. AD 98-117. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 14.55 g, 6h). Struck AD 100.

Laureate head of Trajan right, set on eagle standing right with folded wings / Laureate bust of Melqart-Herakles right, with lion’s skin tied around neck. McAlee 453; RPC III 3525; Prieur 1480 (Tyre). In NGC encapsulation 8560324-389, graded VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, (as Tyre). Incorrect date on slab. Very rare. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Trajan. AD 98-117. AR Tridrachm (24mm, 11.29 g, 7h). Struck AD 100. Laureate head right / Laureate bust of Melqart-Hercules right, lion’s skin tied around neck. McAlee 476; RPC III 3566; Prieur 1483 (Tyre).

Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-221, graded XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, light marks (as Tyre). ($400) From the Gasvoda Collection.

NGC MS* 4/5, 5/5 Fine Style

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Trajan. AD 98-117. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 15.59 g, 6h). Struck AD 103111. Laureate bust of Trajan right, set on eagle standing right; club to right / Laureate bust of Melqart-Hercules right, lion’s skin tied around neck. McAlee 455; RPC III 3528; Prieur 1495 (Tyre). In NGC encapsulation 8560324-218, graded MS*, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5, Fine Style (as Tyre). ($1000) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Harlan J. Berk BBS 213 (19 November 2020), lot 416.

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Trajan. AD 98-117. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 14.50 g, 12h). Struck AD 110/1.

Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing on club left, head left, with wings displayed; palm frond to right. McAlee 439; RPC III 3538; Prieur 1504 (Tyre). Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-220, graded Ch AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, die shift, flan flaw, brushed (as Tyre). ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex cgb.fr, inventory bpv_730394.

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Trajan. AD 98-117. AR Tetradrachm (24.5mm, 12.54 g, 6h). Struck AD 113/4.

Laureate head of Trajan right, set on eagle standing right; club to left / Laureate bust of Melqart-Herakles right, with lion’s skin tied around neck. McAlee 463; RPC III 3550; Prieur 1518 (Tyre). Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-216, graded Ch VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, (as Tyre). Rare. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Libertas Collection.

82 83 82.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 14.10 g, 6h). Struck AD 118. Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front, slight drapery on left shoulder / Eagle standing facing on leg and thigh of animal, head and tail left, with wings displayed. McAlee 533; RPC III 3688; Prieur 156. Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-222, graded XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, brushed. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Quietus Collection; Roma E-Sale 39 (26 August 2017), lot 435.

83.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 14.38 g, 12h).

Struck AD 205. Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing on leg and thigh of sacrificial animal, head and tail right, with wings displayed. McAlee 659b; RPC V.3 Online 84232 (this coin cited); Prieur 200. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-223, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik 7 (24 October 2020), lot 1492.

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 12.88 g, 12h).

Struck AD 202. Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing on leg and thigh of sacrificial animal, head and tail right, with wings displayed. McAlee 658; RPC V.3 Online 84220 (this coin cited); Prieur 186. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324224, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($500) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik 7 (24 October 2020), lot 1491.

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 13.33 g, 6h). Struck AD 209-212. Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing, head and tail right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; stars flanking head. McAlee 673; RPC V.3 Online 84563; Prieur 212. Lightly toned with underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-227, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Exceptional reverse detail. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex André Ronde Collection.

NGC MS 5/5, 4/5 86.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (28mm, 12.87 g, 6h). Struck AD 212.

Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing on leg and thigh of sacrificial animal, head and tail right, with wings displayed and holding wreath in beak. McAlee 674; RPC V.3 Online 84496; Prieur 213. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-225, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, die shift. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 15 (27 February 2021), lot 1431.

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 13.34 g, 5h). Struck AD 214-215. Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing on leg and thigh of sacrificial animal, head and tail right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak. McAlee 677; RPC V.3 Online 86805 (this coin cited); Prieur 217. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-226, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik 7 (24 October 2020), lot 1493.

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.89 g, 5h). Struck AD 214-215. Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing on leg and thigh of sacrificial animal, head and tail right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak. McAlee 677; RPC V.3 Online 86805; Prieur 217. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324228, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, flan flaw. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

Extremely Rare

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Geta. As Caesar, AD 198-209. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.06 g, 12h).

Struck AD 204. Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing on leg and thigh of sacrificial animal, head and tail right, with wings displayed. McAlee 715; RPC V.3 Online 77328; Prieur 196. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-229, graded Ch VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, brushed. Extremely rare, only four known to Prieur, three in CoinArchives, four in RPC. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Geta. AD 209-211. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 11.63 g, 12h). Struck AD 209-211.

Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing on leg and thigh of animal, head right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak. McAlee 719; RPC V.3 Online 84532 (this coin cited); Prieur 210. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-230, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Michel Prieur Collection; Robert Gait Collection, 780; Classical Numismatic Group XXII (2 September 1992), lot 677; Sternberg VII (24 November 1977), lot 731.

91 92 91.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Geta. AD 209-211. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.83 g, 5h). Struck AD 209-211.

Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing on leg and thigh of animal, head and tail right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak. McAlee 719; RPC V.3 Online 84532; Prieur 210. Lightly toned with hints of iridescence. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-231, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, brushed. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

92.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Macrinus. AD 217-218. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 14.61 g, 6h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Eagle standing facing on leg and thigh of sacrificial animal, head and tail right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; · Δ · · Є · flanking head. McAlee 721; RPC V.3 Online 86850; Prieur 246. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-232, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Macrinus. AD 217-218. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 14.20 g, 11h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Eagle standing facing on leg and thigh of sacrificial animal, head and tail right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; · Δ · · Є · flanking head. McAlee 721; RPC V.3 Online 86850; Prieur 246. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-233, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 14.33 g, 6h). Struck AD 219. Laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder / Eagle standing right, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; Δ–Є flanking head, star between legs. McAlee 758; RPC VI Online 7959 (Uncertain mint); Prieur 249 (Emesan Issues). In NGC encapsulation 8560324-235, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Roma E-61 (22 August 2019), lot 523.

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 16.18 g, 11h). “Dotted wings”. Struck AD 219. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; Δ–Є flanking head, star between legs. McAlee 762; RPC VI Online 7954 (Uncertain mint); Prieur 264. Toned with underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-234, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Michel Prieur Collection.

McAlee notes on page 292, note 169 of his catalogue that “Prieur listed several varieties for each main type, based on the engraver’s style.” (For example, Prieur 270). “Only illustrative examples of the type are cited here from Prieur’s catalogue. This catalogue generally distinguishes varieties only if there is an objective difference in type or legend.”

96.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. BI Tetradrachm (28mm, 11h). “Dotted wings”.

Struck AD 219. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; Δ–Є flanking head. star between legs. McAlee 763; RPC VI Online 7955 (Uncertain Syrian mint); Prieur 265 (Unknown Engravers). In NGC encapsulation 6836537-001, graded Ch AU, double struck. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Heritage 61379 (27 May 2024), lot 24088.

97 98 97.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 13.60 g, 6h). Struck AD 219.

Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; Δ–Є flanking head, star between legs. McAlee 763; RPC VI Online 7965 (Uncertain Syrian mint); Prieur 272 (Unknown Engravers). Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-236, graded XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex André Ronde Collection.

98.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Gordian III. AD 238-244. BI Tetradrachm (28mm, 13.27 g, 12h). Struck AD 238-240. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; S C in exergue. Bland, Gordian III, 3 (O:– [unrecorded obv. die]); McAlee 862; RPC VII.2 3487; Prieur 279. Toned with underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-243, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Gordian III. AD 238-244. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 12.72 g, 1h). Struck AD 238240. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; S C in exergue. Bland, Gordian III, 4.81 (O:57; this coin cited); McAlee 860; RPC VII.2 3488.191 (this coin); Prieur 282. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-239, graded Ch AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, brushed. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Numismatik Naumann 80 (4 August 2019), lot 477.

100.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Gordian III. AD 238-244. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.00 g, 6h). Struck AD 238240. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; S C in exergue. Bland, Gordian III, 4.532 (O:187; this coin cited); McAlee 860; RPC VII.2 3488.161 (this coin); Prieur 282. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-238, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 15 (27 February 2021), lot 1447.

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Very Rare Bust Type

101.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Gordian III. AD 238-244. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 11.05 g, 6h). Struck AD 238-240. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust left, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; SC in exergue. Bland, Gordian III, 9.4 (O:40; this coin); McAlee 868A; RPC VII.2 3492.4 (this coin); Prieur –. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-240, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Rare. ($500) From the Gasvoda Collection.

Extremely Rare Variety

102.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Gordian III. AD 238-244. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 12.00 g, 12h). Struck AD 238-240. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust left, seen from the front / Eagle standing right, head right and tail left, with wings displayed; S C in exergue. Bland, Gordian III, 13.2 (O:37C; this coin); McAlee 868; RPC VIII Online 68031; Prieur 287. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-237, graded Ch VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5. Extremely rare – only one known to Prieur, two in RPC. This the sole example in CoinArchives. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 20 (16 July 2022), lot 2143.

103 104 103.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Gordian III. AD 238-244. BI Tetradrachm (30mm, 11.79 g, 12h). Struck AD 242-244. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; below, crescent above ram leaping left, head right. Bland, Gordian III, 27 (O:29); McAlee 872; RPC VII.2 3513; Prieur 295. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-241, graded MS, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5, die shift. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection.

NGC MS 4/5, 3/5 104.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Gordian III. AD 238-244. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 13.22 g, 12h). Struck AD 242244. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; below, crescent above ram leaping left, head right. Bland, Gordian III, 27 (O:67); McAlee 872; RPC VII.2 3513; Prieur 295. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-242, graded MS, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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105 106 105.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Gordian III. AD 238-244. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.82 g, 11h). Struck AD 242-244. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; below, crescent above ram leaping right, head left. Bland, Gordian III, 35.144 (O:134; this coin); McAlee 874; RPC VII.2 3520.45 (this coin); Prieur 302. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-244, graded AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5, flan flaw. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 15 (27 February 2021), lot 1453.

106.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip I. AD 244-249. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 12.03 g, 12h). Struck AD 244.

Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing left on palm branch, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak. McAlee 887; RPC VIII Online 29002; Prieur 318. Lightly toned with traces of luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-257, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

Ex Prieur Collection – RPC Online Feature Coin

107.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip I. AD 244-249. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 11.58 g, 6h). Rome mint, for circulation in Syria. Struck AD 246-early 247. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; MON(eta) VRB(is) in exergue. McAlee 899; RPC VIII Online 29000 (this coin cited); Prieur 304 (this coin). Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-254, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, Fine Style. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Michel Prieur Collection.

NGC MS 5/5, 3/5 Fine Style

108.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip I. AD 244-249. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 12.72 g, 12h). Rome mint, for circulation in Syria. Struck AD 246-early 247. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; MON(eta) VRB(is) in exergue. McAlee 899; RPC VIII Online 29000; Prieur 304. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-255, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, brushed. Fine Style. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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109

110

109.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip I. AD 244-249. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 11.76 g, 1h). Rome mint, for circulation in Syria. Struck AD 246-early 247. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; MON(eta) VRB(is) in exergue. McAlee 899; RPC VIII Online 29000; Prieur 304. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-249, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, Fine Style. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 15 (27 February 2021), lot 1463.

110.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip I. AD 244-249. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 13.95 g, 7h). Rome mint, for circulation in Syria. Struck AD 246-early 247. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; MON(eta) VRB(is) in exergue. McAlee 899; RPC VIII Online 29000; Prieur 304. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-250, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, Fine Style. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 15 (27 February 2021), lot 1465.

NGC MS 5/5, 4/5 Fine Style

111.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip I. AD 244-249. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.48 g, 6h). Rome mint, for circulation in Syria. Struck AD 246-early 247. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; S C across field, MON VRB in exergue. McAlee 900; RPC VIII Online 29000; Prieur 304. Toned with luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-256, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, Fine Style. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik AG 7 (24 October 2020), lot 1495.

112 113 112.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip I. AD 244-249. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 11.69 g, 12h). Rome mint, for circulation in Syria. Struck AD 246-early 247. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; A to upper right, S C across field, MON(eta) VRB(is) in exergue. McAlee 901a; RPC VIII Online 29026; Prieur 305. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-251, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, Fine Style. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 15 (27 February 2021), lot 1467.

113.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip I. AD 244-249. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 11.78 g, 12h). Rome mint, for circulation in Syria. Struck AD 246, 2nd officina. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; B to upper right, S C across field, MON VRB in exergue. McAlee 901(b); RPC VIII Online 29190; Prieur 306. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-261, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, Fine Style. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Numismatik Naumann 80 (4 August 2019), lot 480.

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Sharply Detailed Cuirass

114.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip I. AD 244-249. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.48 g, 7h). Struck AD 247.

Radiate and cuirassed bust left, seen from front; cuirass decorated with gorgoneion / Eagle standing facing, head and tail right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; in exergue, ANTIOXIA over S C. McAlee 907a; RPC VIII Online 29149; Prieur 357. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-248, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. A beautiful piece with an unusually sharp depiction of the gorgoneion. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 15 (27 February 2021), lot 1475.

115

116

115.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip I. AD 244-249. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 11.44 g, 1h). Struck AD 247.

Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing right, wings displayed with left wing behind leg, holding wreath in beak; ANTIOXIA/S C in two lines in exergue. McAlee 911; RPC VIII Online 29007; Prieur 374. Lustrous.

In NGC encapsulation 8560324-258, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex André Ronde Collection.

116.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip I. AD 244-249. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 12.71 g, 1h). Struck AD 247.

Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing right, tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; ANTIOXIA/S C in two lines in exergue. McAlee 922; RPC VIII Online 29007; Prieur 375. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-253, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection

117

118

117.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip I. AD 244-249. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 13.80 g, 1h). Struck AD 247.

Radiate and cuirassed bust left, seen from the front, slight drapery on right shoulder, gorgoneion on breastplate / Eagle standing right, tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; ANTIOXIA/S C in two lines in exergue. McAlee 925; RPC VIII Online 29150; Prieur 355. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-259, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection

118.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip I. AD 244-249. BI Tetradrachm (28mm, 13.45 g, 6h). Struck circa AD 248. Radiate and cuirassed bust left, seen from front, wearing balteus / Eagle standing right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; in exergue, ANTIOXIA over S C. McAlee 941b; RPC VIII Online 29194; Prieur 426. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-260, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, light marks. Rare variety with balteus. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 15 (27 February 2021), lot 1483.

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119 120 119.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip I. AD 244-249. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 11.32 g, 7h). Struck circa AD 248. Radiate and cuirassed bust left, seen from the front / Eagle standing left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; in exergue, ANTIOXIA over S C. McAlee 942d; RPC VIII Online 29201; Prieur 421. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-252, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Rarer bust type with both pteryges visible – only six known to Prieur. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 15 (27 February 2021), lot 1486.

Impressive Bust Type 120.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip I. AD 244-249. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.52 g, 8h). Struck circa AD 248. Laureate and cuirassed bust left, wearing balteus, holding spear over shoulder and shield; on shield, horseman riding left about to spear fallen enemy / Eagle standing right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; in exergue, ANTIOXIA over S C. McAlee 945; RPC VIII Online 29029; Prieur 428. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-246, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Very rare bust type – only five known to Prieur. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 15 (27 February 2021), lot 1487.

NGC MS 5/5, 4/5

121.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip I. AD 244-249. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 11.47 g, 11h). Struck circa AD 248. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; in exergue, ANTIOXIA over S C. McAlee 948; RPC VIII Online 28995; Prieur 448. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-245, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 15 (27 February 2021), lot 1488.

Very Rare

122.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip I. AD 244-249. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 11.67 g, 1h). Struck circa AD 248. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Eagle standing right, tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; ANTIOXIA/S C in two lines in exergue. McAlee 949; RPC VIII Online 29162; Prieur 443. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-247, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Very rare, only four recorded in RPC. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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123

124

123.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip I. AD 244-249. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.70 g, 7h). 4th officina.

Struck circa AD 249. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; •••• below bust / Eagle standing right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; in exergue, ANTIOXIA over S C. McAlee 963d; RPC VIII Online 29016; Prieur 485.

Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-262, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Rare. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 15 (27 February 2021), lot 1492.

124.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Otacilia Severa. Augusta, AD 244-249. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 10.03 g, 6h).

Struck under Philip I, AD 244. Draped bust right, wearing stephane, set on crescent / Eagle standing facing on palm frond, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; S C in exergue. McAlee 1086; RPC VIII Online 28994; Prieur 325. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-280, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5, graffito. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Numismatik Naumann 88 (5 April 2020), lot 544.

125.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Otacilia Severa. Augusta, AD 244-249. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 16.69 g, 7h).

Struck under Philip I, AD 244 or 245(?). Draped bust right, wearing stephane, set on crescent / Eagle standing facing on palm frond, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; S C in exergue. McAlee 1088; RPC VIII Online 29068; Prieur 342. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-283, graded Ch AU*, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Nomos 20 (10 July 2020), lot 363.

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126

126.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Otacilia Severa. Augusta, AD 244-249. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 11.74 g, 11h).

Struck under Philip I, AD 244 or 245(?). Draped bust right, wearing stephane, set on crescent / Eagle standing facing on palm frond, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; S C in exergue. McAlee 1088; RPC VIII Online 29068; Prieur 342. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-279, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Kölner Münzkabinett 113 (4 April 2020), lot 205.

127.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Otacilia Severa. Augusta, AD 244-249. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 11.25 g, 6h).

Struck under Philip I, AD 247. Draped bust left, wearing stephane, set on crescent / Eagle standing left, head and tail right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; S C in exergue. McAlee 1093; RPC VIII Online 29008; Prieur 381. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-281, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Nomos obolos 15 (24 May 2020), lot 706.

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129 128 128.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Otacilia Severa. Augusta, AD 244-249. BI Tetradrachm (28mm, 14.81 g, 12h).

Struck under Philip I, AD 247. Draped bust right, wearing stephane, set on crescent / Eagle standing right, wings displayed with left wing behind leg, holding wreath in beak; ANTIOXIA/S C in two lines in exergue. McAlee 1096; RPC VIII Online 28993; Prieur 383. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-282, graded AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, die shift. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 12 (30 May 2020), lot 955.

129.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Otacilia Severa. Augusta, AD 244-249. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.64 g, 8h).

Struck under Philip I, AD 247. Draped bust left, wearing stephane, set on crescent / Eagle standing right, with wings displayed and left wing behind leg, holding wreath in beak; ANTIOXIA/S C in two lines in exergue. McAlee 1098; RPC VIII Online 29071; Prieur 390. Deeply toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-278, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex André Ronde Collection.

130 131 130.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip II. As Caesar, AD 244-247. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 14.17 g, 6h). Struck under Philip I, AD 244. Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing right on palm frond, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; S C in exergue. McAlee 1008; RPC VIII Online 29004; Prieur 333.

Toned, traces of underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-263, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

131.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip II. As Caesar, AD 244-247. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 11.73 g, 12h).

Struck under Philip I, AD 244. Bareheaded and draped bust left, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing on palm frond, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; S C in exergue. McAlee 1010; RPC VIII Online 29165; Prieur 336.

Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-265, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Very rare. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex André Ronde Collection.

132 133 132.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip II. As Caesar, AD 244-247. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.67 g, 6h).

Struck under Philip I, AD 247. Bare-headed and draped bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; ANTIOXIA/ S C in two lines in exergue. McAlee 1022; RPC VIII Online 29009; Prieur 392. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-264, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Naumann 80 (4 August 2019), lot 481.

133.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip II. AD 247-249. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.56 g, 12h). Struck AD 247.

Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; ANTIOXIA/ S C in two lines in exergue. McAlee 1028; RPC VIII Online 29171; Prieur 415. Toned with underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-269, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, brushed. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex André Ronde Collection.

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135 134 134.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip II. AD 247-249. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 12.51 g, 7h). Struck AD 247.

Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; ANTIOXIA/ S C in two lines in exergue. McAlee 1028; RPC VIII Online 29171; Prieur 415. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-266, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Fine style portrait. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 15 (27 February 2021), lot 1496.

135.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip II. AD 247-249. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 12.29 g, 12h). Struck AD 247. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing left, tail right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; ANTIOXIA/S C in two lines in exergue. McAlee 1029; RPC VIII Online 29013; Prieur 413. Toned and lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-273, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, flan flaw. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

136.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip II. AD 247-249. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 11.66 g, 6h). Struck AD 247.

Radiate and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; ANTIOXIA/S C in two lines in exergue. McAlee 1028; RPC VIII Online 29171; Prieur 415. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-270, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

NGC MS 4/5, 4/5

137.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip II. AD 247-249. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.13 g, 11h). Struck circa AD 248. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing right, tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; ANTIOXIA/SC in exergue. McAlee 1042; RPC VIII Online 29020; Prieur 474. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-274, graded MS, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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138

139

138.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip II. AD 247-249. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 10.90 g, 1h). Struck circa AD 248. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing right, tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; ANTIOXIA/SC in exergue. McAlee 1042; RPC VIII Online 29020; Prieur 474. Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-277, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

139.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip II. AD 247-249. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 13.10 g, 1h). Struck circa AD 248. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing left, tail right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; ANTIOXIA/S C in two lines in exergue. McAlee 1043; RPC VIII Online 28990; Prieur 473. Lightly toned with hints of luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-271, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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141

140.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip II. AD 247-249. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.28 g, 12h). Struck circa AD 248. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from front, with both pteryges visible / Eagle standing right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; ANTIOXIA/ S C in exergue. McAlee 1044c; RPC VIII Online 29177; Prieur 467.

In NGC encapsulation 8560324-272, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, brushed. Better bust type with both pteryges visible. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Nomos obolos 15 (24 May 2020), lot 707.

141.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip II. AD 247-249. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 13.43 g, 5h). Struck circa AD 248. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from front / Eagle standing left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; ANTIOXIA/ S C in exergue. McAlee 1045a; RPC VIII Online 29067; Prieur 466. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-267, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 15 (27 February 2021), lot 1503.

Rare Bust Type – NGC MS 5/5, 4/5

142.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip II. AD 247-249. BI Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 12.43 g, 7h). Struck circa AD 248. Laureate and cuirassed bust right, wearing balteus, seen from the front / Eagle standing left, tail right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; ANTIOXIA/S C in two lines in exergue. McAlee 1049; RPC VIII Online 29065; Prieur 459. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-268, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Rare bust type. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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143.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip II. AD 247-249. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.47 g, 1h). Struck circa AD 248. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; ANTIOXIA/ S C in exergue. McAlee 1052; RPC VIII Online 29181; Prieur 476. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-275, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. A superb portrait. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 15 (27 February 2021), lot 1506.

Extremely Rare 144.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip II. AD 247-249. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.96 g, 6h). Struck circa AD 248. Radiate head right / Eagle standing right, tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; ANTIOXIA/S C in two lines in exergue. McAlee 1061; RPC VIII Online 29174; Prieur 453. Lightly toned with underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-276, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Extremely rare – only one known to Prieur, three in RPC. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection.

McAlee Plate Coin – Cited in RPC

145.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Trajan Decius. AD 249-251. BI Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 14.43 g, 6h). 7th officina. Struck AD 250-251. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; Z (retrograde) below bust / Eagle standing left on palm frond, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; S C in exergue. McAlee 1135g = RPC IX 1767.3 (this coin); Prieur 602.

Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-286, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Extremely rare, four known to Prieur, and one in CoinArchives. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Michel Prieur Collection.

Extremely Rare – RPC Feature Coin

146.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Trajan Decius. AD 249-251. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 10.19 g, 12h). 1st officina. Struck AD 250-251. Radiate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front; • below bust / Eagle standing left on palm frond, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; S C in exergue. McAlee 1139a; RPC IX 1691.1 (this coin); Prieur 551A corr. (photo shows eagle left, not right). Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-284, graded Ch AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5.

Extremely rare, one recorded by Prieur, one of three cited in RPC. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 330 (9 July 2014), lot 187.

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148

147.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Trajan Decius. AD 249-251. BI Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 11.91 g, 8h). 2nd officina. Struck AD 250-251. Radiate and cuirassed bust left, gorgoneion on breastplate; •• below bust / Eagle standing left on palm frond, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; S C in exergue. McAlee 1145; RPC IX 1705; Prieur 554. Toned with underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-285, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Bill Behnen Collection (Gemini XIII, 6 April 2017), lot 366, purchased from Fred Knobloch, 15 August 1966; Knobloch FPL 25 (December 1964), no. 246.

148.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Herennia Etruscilla. Augusta, AD 249-251. BI Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 13.19 g, 6h). 2nd officina. Struck AD 250-251. Draped bust right, wearing stephane, set on crescent; •• below bust / Eagle standing right on palm frond, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; S C in exergue. McAlee 1165b = RPC IX 1640.6 (this coin); Prieur 608. Deeply toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-287, graded AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 2/5, lt. graffito.

Extremely rare, four known to Prieur, and two in CoinArchives. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Michel Prieur Collection.

149

150

149.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Herennia Etruscilla. Augusta, AD 249-251. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 12.95 g, 12h). Struck under Trajan Decius, AD 250-251. Draped bust right, wearing stephane, set on crescent; [?] below / Eagle standing left on palm frond, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; S C in exergue. McAlee 1166; RPC IX 1667; Prieur 604-614 (officina off-flan). In NGC encapsulation 8560324-288, graded MS, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5. Struck on a compact flan. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection

150.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Herennius Etruscus. As Caesar, AD 249-251. BI Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 13.15 g, 12h). 2nd officina. Struck under Trajan Decius, AD 250-251. Bareheaded and draped bust right, seen from behind; •• below bust / Eagle standing right on palm frond, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; S C in exergue. McAlee 1152b; RPC IX 1716; Prieur 631 corr. (not cuirassed). Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-290, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Kalevala Collection.

151.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Herennius Etruscus. As Caesar, AD 249-251. BI Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 13.12 g, 11h). 4th officina. Struck under Trajan Decius, AD 250-251. Bareheaded and draped bust right, seen from behind; •••• below bust / Eagle standing right on palm frond, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak. McAlee 1152d; RPC IX 1743; Prieur 635. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-289, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, brushed. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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152 153 152.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Herennius Etruscus. As Caesar, AD 249-251. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 12.15 g, 11h). 1st officina. Struck under Trajan Decius, AD 250-251. Bareheaded and draped bust right; • below / Eagle standing left on palm frond, tail right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; S C in exergue. McAlee 1153a; RPC IX 1698; Prieur 628. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-291, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection.

153.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Hostilian. As Caesar, AD 250-251. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.48 g, 7h).

2nd officina. Struck under Trajan Decius, AD 251. Bareheaded and draped bust right, seen from the front; •• below bust / Eagle standing left on palm frond, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak. McAlee 1060b; RPC IX 1717; Prieur 647. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-292, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Rare, five cited by Prieur, only one in CoinArchives. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

McAlee (p. 376): “Hostilian’s Antiochene provincial coins are the rarest of the emperors of the third century.”

Extremely Rare

154.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Hostilian. As Caesar, AD 250-251. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 13.24 g, 7h). 7th officina. Struck under Trajan Decius, AD 251. Bareheaded and draped bust right, seen from the front; Z below / Eagle standing left on palm frond, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; S C in exergue. McAlee 1160e; RPC IX 1765; Prieur 652.

Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-293, graded XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5. Extremely rare, only 2 cited by Prieur. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex André Ronde Collection.

155 156 155.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Trebonianus Gallus. AD 251-253. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 11.99 g, 6h). 6th officina. Struck AD 251. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; VI below bust / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; ϛ between legs, S C in exergue. McAlee 1172(f); RPC IX 1805; Prieur 666. Lightly toned with some luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-294, graded Ch AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5. Very rare. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

156.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Trebonianus Gallus. AD 251-253. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 11.69 g, 6h). 7th officina. Struck AD 251. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; Z below bust / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; Z between legs; S C in exergue. McAlee 1173g, note 294; RPC IX 1812; Prieur 670A. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-296, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Extremely rare, three known to Prieur, and none in CoinArchives. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Michel Prieur Collection.

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157 158 157.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Trebonianus Gallus. AD 251-253. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 11.58 g, 6h). 7th officina. Struck AD 252-253. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left, seen from front; Z below bust / Eagle standing facing, head and tail right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; Z between legs; S C in exergue. McAlee 1175; RPC IX Online 1813; Prieur 655 corr. (bust). In NGC encapsulation 8560324-295, graded MS, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5. Rare. A beautiful portrait. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 19 (26 February 2022), lot 2380.

158.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Volusian. AD 251-253. BI Tetradrachm (28mm, 12.65 g, 6h). 2nd officina.

Struck under Trebonianus Gallus. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from front; •• below bust / Eagle standing facing on ground line, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; B between legs, S C in exergue.

McAlee 1187b; RPC IX 1795; Prieur 695. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-301, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, brushed. Rare. A beautiful example with a very sharp portrait. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 18 (18 December 2021), lot 2170.

159 160 159.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Volusian. AD 251-253. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.07 g, 12h). 2nd officina.

Struck under Trebonianus Gallus. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from front; •• below bust / Eagle standing facing on ground line, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; B between legs, S C in exergue.

McAlee 1187b; RPC IX 1795; Prieur 695. Lightly toned with underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-299, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Kalevala Collection.

160.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Volusian. AD 251-253. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.04 g, 1h). 7th officina.

Struck under Trebonianus Gallus. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front; Z below bust / Eagle standing right on ground line, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; Z between legs, S C in exergue. McAlee 1187f; RPC IX 1815; Prieur 703. Lightly toned with underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-300, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Very rare, one known to Prieur. RPC cites only two examples, four in CoinArchives. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex André Ronde Collection.

161 162 161.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Volusian. AD 251-253. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 12.76 g, 12h). 1st officina.

Struck under Trebonianus Gallus. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from front; • below bust / Eagle standing facing, head and tail right, wings displayed; A between legs; S C in exergue. McAlee 1188a; RPC IX Online 1790.13 (this coin); Prieur 694. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-297, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Roma E-Sale 63 (7 November 2019), lot 564; Roma IV (30 September 2012), lot 2525.

162.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Volusian. AD 251-253. BI Tetradrachm (29mm, 13.00 g, 7h). 6th officina.

Struck under Trebonianus Gallus. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from front; S below bust / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, wings displayed; S between legs; S C in exergue. McAlee 1188e; RPC IX Online 1810; Prieur 702. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-298, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Very rare – only two known to Prieur, six in RPC. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 20 (16 July 2022), lot 2170.

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163.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Emesa. Julia Domna. Augusta, AD 193-217. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 13.16 g, 1h). 1st officina. Struck under Septimius Severus, circa AD 215-217. Draped bust right, wearing stephane / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; between legs, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Shamash left; A beneath eagle’s head. RPC V.3 Online 87660 (this coin cited); Prieur 949. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-325, graded AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. Rare. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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165

164.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Emesa. Julia Domna. Augusta, AD 193-217. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 12.27 g, 11h).

Officina “O”. Struck under Septimius Severus, circa AD 215-217. Draped bust right, wearing stephane / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; O beneath eagle’s head to left. RPC V.3 Online 78516; Prieur 995. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-323, graded Ch VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 82 (16 September 2009), lot 861.

165.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Emesa. Julia Domna. Augusta, AD 193-217. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 14.67 g, 6h).

Officina with Crescent. Struck under Septimius Severus, circa AD 215-217. Draped bust right, wearing stephane / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; crescent beneath eagle’s head to left; between legs, radiate bust of Shamash left. RPC V.3 Online 87736 (this coin cited); Prieur 1007. Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-326, graded XF, Strike: 3/5, Surface: 3/5. Extremely rare, only two known to Prieur, four in CoinArchives, three in RPC. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex André Ronde Collection.

Very Rare – NGC Ch MS* 5/5, 4/5

166.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Emesa. Julia Domna. Augusta, AD 193-217. BI Tetradrachm (28mm, 11.88 g, 11h). 3rd officina. Struck under Caracalla, circa AD 215-217. Draped bust right, wearing stephane / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; between legs, radiate bust of Shamash left, small Γ to right. RPC V.3 Online 87665 (this coin cited); Prieur 1021. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-324, graded Ch MS*, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5.

Very rare – only one known to Prieur, six in RPC. A beautiful example and undoubtedly among the finest known. ($1000) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik 10 (24 October 2020), lot 2283.

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Extremely Rare

167.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Emesa. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 12.80 g, 12h). Officina A. Struck AD 215-217. Laureate head right over eagle standing facing, head left, with wings displayed / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; between legs, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Shamash left; A beneath eagle’s head. Nurpetlian, Orontes 29 var. (bust); RPC V.3 Online 87704; Prieur 953. Toning with underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-328, graded Ch AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5. Extremely rare; two cited by Prieur, one in Coinarchives, one in RPC. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex André Ronde Collection.

Extremely Rare – Unique Reverse Legend Variety

168.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Emesa. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 13.72 g, 12h). Officina A. Struck AD 215-217. Laureate head of Caracalla right, set on eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed / Eagle standing facing, head left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; A beneath eagle’s head; between legs, radiate bust of Shamash left. Nurpetlian, Orontes 29 var. (bust and rev. legend); RPC V.3 Online 87703 (this coin); Prieur 953 var. (rev. legend; same obv. die as illustration). In NGC encapsulation 8560324-327, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Unique.

Only this coin recorded in RPC. ($750) From the Gasvoda Collection.

170 169 169.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Emesa. Macrinus. AD 217-218. BI Tetradrachm (24.5mm, 14.14 g, 6h). Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; between legs, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Shamash left. RPC V.3 Online 87914; Prieur 972. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-330, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, brushed. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Lionel Tenby Collection, purchased from Tom Cederlind.

170.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Emesa. Macrinus. AD 217-218. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 14.55 g, 1h). Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; between legs, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Shamash left; crescent turned to left beneath eagle’s head. RPC V.3 Online 87868; Prieur 1017. Toned.

In NGC encapsulation 8560324-329, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Quietus Collection; Roma E-Sale 40 (28 October 2017), lot 396.

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Extremely Rare – Uranius Antoninus, Usurper

171.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Emesa. Uranius Antoninus. Usurper, AD 253-254. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 13.32 g, 12h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing on ground line, head and tail right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; S C across field. Baldus – (dies XV/–; unlisted rev. die); Baldus Suppl. II pl. 51, Σ/σ (same dies); RPC IX 1894; Prieur 1846; Nurpetlian, Orontes 49. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-334, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Extremely rare. ($1500) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik 10 (24 October 2021), lot 2284.

Uranius Antoninus is unknown from the ancient literary sources, although Zosimus perhaps confuses this usurper with two usurpers he names as Uranius and Antoninus during the reign of Severus Alexander. The little that is known about him comes entirely from his coinage. He came to power in the East in AD 253 during a period of great crisis and upheaval for the Roman Empire. At this time, the Sasanian king Shapur I made many incursions into Roman territory, even capturing the great city of Antioch, apparently just to show that he could: his armies burned and pillaged the communities in their path and took people and plunder back to their own territory. It may be that Uranius Antoninus came to power in order to defend his community from attack rather than out of any anti-Roman antipathy. He issued coins from the mint at Emesa, some of which feature the sacred stone of El-Gabal, which might indicate that Uranius was part of the Emesene royal family of priest-kings.

The coins are dated in accordance with the Seleucid dating system, which is reflective of the region’s historical status as part of the Seleucid Empire. As with many usurpers, Uranius Antoninus’ reign did not last long, and he fell from power before Valerian I came eastwards in AD 254.

Unique Double Portrait Tetradrachm

172.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Laodicea ad Mare. Septimius Severus, with Julia Domna. AD 193-211. BI Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 11.26 g, 12h). Struck circa AD 205-207. Laureate head of Septimius Severus right / Draped bust of Julia Domna right. RPC V.3 Online 94975 (this coin); cf. Prieur 1115/1114 (for obv./rev., but same engraver as rev. of 1113). Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560911-003, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5, die shift. Unique. ($3000) From the Gasvoda Collection.

RPC records only one other issue with Septimius Severus and Julia Domna from Laodicea (CNG 117, lot 428), which is clearly from the same engraver as the present coin. The obverse type of the published specimen is draped and cuirassed, the laureate head only obverse is previously unknown paired with Julia Domna.

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Extremely Rare – The Second Known

173.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Laodicea ad Mare. Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 8.21 g, 12h). Struck circa AD 205-207. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail right, with wings displayed; star between legs. Prieur & Amandry Groupe I, –; McAlee, Severan, Group 1, –; RPC V.3 Online 87287; Prieur –. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-308, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Extremely rare, only one recorded in RPC. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

Unpublished Variety

174.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Laodicea ad Mare. Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 11.54 g, 12h). Struck circa AD 205-207. AYT KAI CЄOYHPOC CЄ, laureate and draped bust right / ΔHMPAX EΞ YΠATOC Γ, eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed; star between legs. Prieur & Amandry Groupe I, –; McAlee, Severan, Group 1, –; RPC V.3 Online –; Prieur –. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-304, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5. Unpublished variety with eagle’s head and tail left and this reverse legend. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection.

NGC AU 5/5, 5/5

175.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Laodicea ad Mare. Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.03 g, 12h). Struck AD 208-209. Laureate and draped bust right / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; star between legs. Prieur & Amandry Groupe III, 34a; McAlee, Severan, Group 3, 25; RPC V.3 Online 87385; Prieur 1149. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-307, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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176 177 176.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Laodicea ad Mare. Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. BI Tetradrachm (29mm, 13.55 g, 1h). Struck AD 208-209. Laureate and draped bust right / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; star between legs. Prieur & Amandry Groupe III, 34a; McAlee, Severan, Group 3, 25; RPC V.3 Online 87385; Prieur 1149. Lightly toned with underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-306, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

177.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Laodicea ad Mare. Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. BI Tetradrachm (28mm, 12.30 g, 2h). Struck AD 208-209. Laureate and draped bust right / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; star between legs. Prieur & Amandry Groupe III, 34a; McAlee, Severan, Group 3, 25; RPC V.3 Online 87385; Prieur 1149. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-309, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5, die shift. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Künker 377 (20 October 2022), lot 5921.

NGC Ch AU* 5/5, 5/5

178.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Laodicea ad Mare. Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 13.48 g, 12h). Struck AD 208-209. Laureate and draped bust right, seen from the front / Eagle standing facing, head left and tail, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; star between legs. Prieur & Amandry Groupe III, 34a; McAlee, Severan, Group 3, 25; RPC V.3 Online 87385; Prieur 1149. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-302, graded Ch AU*, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. ($500) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik 7 (24 October 2020), lot 1499.

180 179 179.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Laodicea ad Mare. Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 13.11 g, 12h). Struck AD 209-211. Laureate and draped bust right / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; star between legs. Prieur & Amandry Groupe IV, 45; McAlee, Severan Group 4, 30; RPC V.3 Online 87404; Prieur 1163. Toned with hints of luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-303, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex André Ronde Collection.

180.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Laodicea ad Mare. Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.46 g, 12h). Struck AD 209-211. Laureate and draped bust right / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; star between legs. Prieur & Amandry Groupe IV, 45; McAlee, Severan, Group 4, 30; RPC V.3 Online 87404; Prieur 1163. Toned with light iridescence. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-305, graded XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Conti Collection; Byron Schieber Collection (Classical Numismatic Review XLI.1, Spring 2016), no.

422834.

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Magnificent Caracalla Teradrachm – Pedigreed to 1967 – NGC MS* 5/5, 4/5 Fine Style

181.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Laodicea ad Mare. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.35 g, 12h).

Struck AD 205-207. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail right, with wings displayed; star between legs. Prieur & Amandry Groupe I, 9 (this coin illustrated); McAlee, Severan, Group I, 5 (this coin cited); RPC V.3 Online 87297 (this coin cited); Prieur 1130. Light iridescent toning with underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-313, graded MS*, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, Fine Style. A magnificent portrait. ($2000) From the Gasvoda Collection, purchased from Shanna Schmidt. Ex Roma XVIII (29 September 2019), lot 768; Michel Prieur Collection (Triton XXII, 7 January 2019), lot 667; Robert Gait Collection, 606; Auctiones AG 15 (18 September 1985), lot 379; Münzen und Medaillen AG FPL 279 (August 1967), no. 42.

Extremely Rare

182.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Laodicea ad Mare. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 13.28 g, 12h).

Struck AD 205-207. Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front, gorgoneion on breastplate, slight drapery on left shoulder / Eagle standing facing, head and tail right, with wings displayed; star between legs. Prieur & Amandry Groupe II, 15; McAlee, Severan, Group 1, –; RPC V.3 Online 87296; Prieur 1129 (same dies). Lightly toned, hints of luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-317, graded XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, brushed. Fine Style. Extremely rare. Only one known to Prieur and RPC, two more in CoinArchives. ($750) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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Extremely Rare Bust Type

183.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Laodicea ad Mare. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 12.34 g, 11h).

Struck circa AD 207-208. Laureate and draped bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; star between legs. Prieur & Amandry –; McAlee, Severan –; RPC V.3 Online 87376 corr. (bust draped only; this coin cited); Prieur –. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-318, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, Fine Style. Extremely rare, Prieur did not own this piece when he published his book. Only this example in RPC (there incorrectly described as cuirassed). ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Michel Prieur Collection.

Extremely Rare Bust Type – RPC Online Feature Coin – Ex Prieur Collection

184.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Laodicea ad Mare. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.14 g, 12h).

Struck circa AD 207-208. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; star between legs. Prieur & Amandry –; McAlee, Severan –; RPC V.3 Online 87376 (this coin cited); Prieur –. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-310, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, lt.graffito. Fine Style. Extremely rare, only this example in RPC (the other incorrectly described). ($750) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Michel Prieur Collection; Münzen und Medaillen AG 86 (3 June 1998), lot 99.

185 186 185.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Laodicea ad Mare. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (28mm, 12.67 g, 12h).

Struck AD 208-209. Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; star between legs. Prieur & Amandry Groupe V, 56; McAlee, Severan Group 4, 39; RPC V.3 Online 87437; Prieur 1176.

Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-316, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, die shift. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection.

186.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Laodicea ad Mare. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 13.65 g, 12h).

Struck AD 208-209. Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; star between legs. Prieur & Amandry Groupe V, 56; McAlee, Severan Group 4, 33; RPC V.3 Online 87389; Prieur 1155. Lightly toned with hints of luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-312, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Rare. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex André Ronde Collection.

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187.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Laodicea ad Mare. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 12h). Struck AD 209-211. Laureate and draped bust right / Eagle standing facing, head left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; star between legs. Prieur & Amandry Groupe IV, 47; McAlee, Severan, Group IV, 32; RPC V.3 Online 87419; Prieur 1165. In NGC encapsulation 5769052-001, graded MS. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

Ex Prieur Collection

188.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Laodicea ad Mare. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (28mm, 14.09 g, 12h).

Struck AD 212-213. Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; star between legs. Prieur & Amandry Groupe V, 56; McAlee, Severan, Group 5, 39; RPC V.3 Online 87434 (this coin cited); Prieur 1173A. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-315, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Michel Prieur Collection. Reportedly ex Poindessault (15 December 1993), lot 127.

189.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Laodicea ad Mare. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 13.54 g, 1h).

Struck AD 212-213. Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; star between legs. Prieur & Amandry Groupe V, 56; McAlee, Severan, Group 5, 39; RPC V.3 Online 87434; Prieur 1176.

Toned with underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-311, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. ($500) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik 7 (24 October 2020), lot 1500; G. Hirsch 185 (15 February 1995), lot 1130.

Ex Prieur Collection

190.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Laodicea ad Mare. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 12.80 g, 12h).

Struck AD 212-213. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; star between legs. Prieur & Amandry Groupe V, 58; McAlee, Severan, Group 5, 37; RPC V.3 Online 87420 (this coin cited); Prieur 1174 (this coin). Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-314, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($400) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Michel Prieur Collection.

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Impressive Bust Type – Extremely Rare

191.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Laodicea ad Mare. Geta. As Caesar, AD 198-209. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.410 g, 12h). Struck under Septimius Severus, AD 205-207. Bareheaded and cuirassed bust right, slight drapery, with aegis on cuirass, seen from the front / Eagle standing facing, head and tail right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; star between legs. Prieur & Amandry Groupe I, 20; McAlee, Severan, Group I, 11; RPC V.3 Online 87311 (this coin cited); Prieur 1136 (same obv. die as illustration). Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-321, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, Fine Style. Extremely rare – only two in RPC, two in CoinArchives. ($750) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik 7 (24 October 2020), lot 1501.

192.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Laodicea ad Mare. Geta. As Caesar, AD 198-209. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 11.96 g, 11h).

Struck under Septimius Severus, AD 207-208. Bareheaded and draped bust right / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; star between legs. Prieur & Amandry Groupe II, 30; McAlee, Severan, Group II, 22; RPC V.3 Online 87380 (this coin cited); Prieur 1146. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-320, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, Fine Style. Very rare, only four noted by Prieur, and seven in CoinArchives, five in RPC. ($500) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Michel Prieur Collection; Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 269 (30 November 2011), lot 283.

Ex Prieur Collection

193.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Laodicea ad Mare. Geta. As Caesar, AD 198-209. BI Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 13.00 g, 12h). Struck under Septimius Severus, AD 208-209. Bareheaded and draped bust right, slight beard / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; star between legs. Prieur & Amandry Groupe III, 43; McAlee, Severan –; RPC V.3 Online 87397 (this coin cited); Prieur 1158 (this coin). Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-322, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Bold portrait. Extremely rare, only one noted by Prieur, five in CoinArchives, and seven in RPC. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Michel Prieur Collection; Burgan 24 (22 December 1990), lot 106; Burgan 18 (22 December 1984), lot 297.

This is the only bearded portrait of Geta as Caesar issued at Laodicea, certainly struck shortly before he became Augustus late in AD 209. All known coins are struck with the same obverse die.

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Ex Prieur Collection

194.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Laodicea ad Mare. Geta. AD 209-211. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.81 g, 12h). Struck under Septimius Severus, AD 209-211. Laureate and draped bust right / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; star between legs. Prieur & Amandry Groupe IV, 51; McAlee, Severan 35; RPC V.3 Online 87433 (this coin cited); Prieur 1172 (this coin). Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-319, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, glue residue. Rare. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Michel Prieur Collection.

Ex Prieur Collection

195.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Laodicea ad Mare. Macrinus. AD 217-218. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 15.45 g, 6h).

Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; star between legs. RPC V.3 Online 87452 (this coin cited); Prieur 1183 (this coin). Lightly toned with underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-331, graded Ch AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Michel Prieur Collection; Giessener Münzhandlung 46 (30 October 1989), lot 377.

196 197 196.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Laodicea ad Mare. Diadumenian. As Caesar, AD 217-218. BI Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 11.71 g, 1h). Struck under Macrinus. Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head right, with wreath in beak and wings displayed; star between legs. RPC V.3 Online 87457 (this coin cited); Prieur 1185.

Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-332, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

197.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Laodicea ad Mare. Diadumenian. As Caesar, AD 217-218. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 12.46 g, 5h). Struck under Macrinus. Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head right, with wreath in beak and wings displayed; star between legs. RPC V.3 Online 87457 (this coin cited); Prieur 1185.

Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-333, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 17 (14 August 2021), lot 2018.

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199 198 198.

COELESYRIA, Damascus. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 13.29 g, 12h). Struck AD 215-217.

Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; between legs, ram’s head left. Nurpetlian – (unpublished dies); RPC V.3 Online 79113 (this coin cited); Prieur 1204; Bellinger 219. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-375, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

199.

COELESYRIA, Heliopolis. Divus Septimius Severus. Died AD 211. Æ (24.5mm, 11.25 g, 12h). Struck under Caracalla, AD 211-212. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Aerial view of the temple of Jupiter Heliopolitanus, seen in perspective. Sawaya 428 (D87/R170); RPC V.3 Online 84889. Dark brown patina with touches of green and red. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-178, graded VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

200 201 200.

COELESYRIA, Heliopolis. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.71 g, 5h). Struck circa AD 215217. Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing, head and tail right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; between legs, star above lion advancing right. RPC V.3 Online 80054; Prieur 1194. Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-373, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, scratch. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

201.

COELESYRIA, Heliopolis. Macrinus. AD 217-218. BI Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 14.50 g, 12h). Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; between legs, lion advancing right.

RPC V.3 Online 80082; Prieur 1201. Toned with underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-374, graded XF, Strike: 3/5, Surface: 4/5, die shift. Extremely rare, only five noted by Prieur, and three in CoinArchives, including this coin. Five in RPC. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex André Ronde Collection; Compagnie Général de Bourse 21 (18 June 2004), lot 2862.

202.

PHOENICIA, Ace-Ptolemais. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 14.85 g, 12h). Struck AD 215217. Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing on grain ear, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak.

RPC V.3 Online 79667; Prieur 1578 (Cyprus). Lightly toned with underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-385, graded MS, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection, purchased from Shanna Schmidt.

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Likely the Finest Known – NGC AU 4/5, 5/5

203.

PHOENICIA, Aradus. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 13.65 g, 7h). Struck AD 215-217. Laureate and cuirassed bust left, wearing aegis, seen from the front; trabea over shoulder / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; crescent between legs. RPC V.3 Online 83700 (this coin cited); Prieur 1259 var. (rev. legend). Lightly toned with significant luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-344, graded AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5.

Exceptional for the issue and likely the finest known. Extremely rare – none known to Prieur, only three in RPC. ($750) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik 7 (24 October 2020), lot 1506.

Extremely Rare Variety

204.

PHOENICIA, Aradus. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (31mm, 13.04 g, 12h). Struck AD 215-217.

Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak. RPC V.3 Online 83822; Prieur –. Lightly toned with underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324345, graded AU, Strike: 3/5, Surface: 4/5, die shift. Extremely rare – none known to Prieur, only one in RPC. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex André Ronde Collection.

205.

PHOENICIA, Aradus. Macrinus. AD 217-218. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 11.16 g, 1h). Struck AD 215-217.

Laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; between legs, bull’s head right. RPC V.3 Online 83774; Prieur 1242 corr. (bust). Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-347, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. Very rare, four known to Prieur, two in CoinArchives. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Richard McAlee Collection.

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206.

PHOENICIA, Aradus. Macrinus. AD 217-218. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 12.78 g, 1h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; crescent between legs. RPC V.3 Online 91502 (this coin cited); Prieur 1280 corr. (obv. legend). Toned with underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-346, graded Ch VF, Strike: 3/5, Surface: 4/5. Very rare. One of two recorded in RPC. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

On the specimen plated in Prieur and in fact in most specimens studied, the lower portion of the bust is off-flan. This coin, and a few others in CoinArchives, show clearly that the final C in the obverse legend is below the cuirass on Macrinus’ shoulder.

207.

PHOENICIA, Aradus. Diadumenian. As Caesar, AD 217-218. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 13.38 g, 7h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; crescent between legs. RPC V.3 Online 83808 (this coin cited); Prieur 1291. In NGC encapsulation 8560324348, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. Extremely rare, only one known to Prieur, two in CoinArchives. Three in RPC. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection.

208.

PHOENICIA, Berytus. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (29mm, 10.63 g, 11h). Struck AD 215-217.

Laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder / Eagle standing facing, head left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; between legs, prow left. RPC V.3 Online 79389 (this coin cited); Prieur 1293. Underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-352, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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209 210 209.

PHOENICIA, Berytus. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 14.14 g, 11h). Struck AD 215-217.

Laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder / Eagle standing facing, head left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; between legs, prow left. RPC V.3 Online 79389 (this coin cited); Prieur 1293. Some luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324353, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 17 (14 August 2021), lot 2028.

210.

PHOENICIA, Sidon. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.41 g, 5h). Struck AD 215-217. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; carriage of Astarte between legs. RPC V.3 Online 79223 (this coin cited); Prieur 1360. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-354, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5. Rare. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex André Ronde Collection.

211.

PHOENICIA, Sidon. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 13.06 g, 6h). Struck AD 215-217. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; between legs, carriage of Astarte. RPC V.3 Online 79225; Prieur 1362. Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-355, graded AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, die shift. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik 17 (14 August 2021), lot 2038.

212.

PHOENICIA, Tripolis. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 11.56 g, 12h). Struck AD 215-217.

Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; between legs, pilei of the Dioscuri. RPC V.3 Online 87459 (this coin cited); Prieur 1222 (Ace-Ptolemais). Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-349, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Sharply struck. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 19 (26 February 2022), lot 2393; Leu Numismatik Web Auction 14 (12 December 2020), lot 1141.

213.

PHOENICIA, Tyre. Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 13.45 g, 11h). Struck AD 209-212.

Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing on club, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; murex between legs. RPC V.3 Online 81865 (this coin cited); Prieur 1534. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-335, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Rare. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Michel Prieur Collection; Robert Gait Collection, no. 672; Ceresio 2 (26 September 1988), lot 219; Leu 43 (13 May 1987), lot 367.

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214.

PHOENICIA, Tyre. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 12.41 g, 6h). Struck AD 213-217. Laureate head of Caracalla right set on eagle standing right, wings gathered; club to right / Laureate bust of Herakles–Melqart right (with features of Caracalla), lion’s skin tied around neck. RPC V.3 Online 81877 (this coin cited); Prieur 1543. Some luster.

In NGC encapsulation 8560324-336, graded XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 15 (27 February 2021), lot 1563; Leu Numismatik Web Auction 13 (15 August 2020), lot 1018; Leu Numismatik Web Auction 5 (27 August 2019), lot 293.

215

216

215.

PHOENICIA, Tyre. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 13.73 g, 6h). Struck AD 213-215. Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing on club right, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; murex shell between legs. RPC V.3 Online 81890 (this coin cited); Prieur 1545. Lustrous fields. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-337, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 15 (27 February 2021), lot 1565.

216.

PHOENICIA, Tyre. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 10.07 g, 5h). Struck AD 213-215. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing on club right, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; between legs, murex shell. RPC V.3 Online 81891; Prieur 1546A. Lightly toned with underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-338, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Numismatik Naumann 94 (4 October 2020), lot 458.

NGC Ch AU 5/5, 5/5

217.

PHOENICIA, Tyre. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (29mm, 12.78 g, 11h). Struck AD 213-217. Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing on club right, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; murex shell between legs. RPC V.3 Online 81889 (this coin cited); Prieur 1547. Areas of luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-340, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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218 219 218.

PHOENICIA, Tyre. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 13.34 g, 12h). Struck AD 213-217. Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Eagle standing facing on club right, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; murex shell between legs. RPC V.3 Online 81886 (this coin cited); Prieur 1549. Lightly toned with underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-339, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, brushed. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex André Ronde Collection.

Ex Prieur Collection 219.

PHOENICIA, Tyre. Geta. AD 209-211. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 13.43 g, 12h). Struck under Septimius Severus.

Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing on club, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; murex shell between legs. RPC V.3 Online 81871; Prieur 1537. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-342, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Michel Prieur Collection.

220

221

220.

PHOENICIA, Tyre. Geta. AD 209-211. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 14.16 g, 12h). Struck under Septimius Severus.

Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing on club right, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; murex shell between legs. RPC V.3 Online 81874 (this coin cited); Prieur 1541. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-341, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Quietus Collection; Baldwin’s 100 (27 September 2016), lot 798; Classical Numismatic Group 75 (23 May 2007), lot 861.

221.

PHOENICIA, Tyre. Diadumenian. As Caesar, AD 217-218. BI Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 11.72 g, 11h). Struck under Macrinus. Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Eagle standing facing on club right, head and tail left, with wreath in beak and wings displayed; murex shell between legs. RPC V.3 Online 81923 (this coin cited); Prieur 1558. Lightly toned with underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-343, graded AU, Strike: 3/5, Surface: 5/5. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex André Ronde Collection.

The Second Known

222.

JUDAEA, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem). Macrinus. 217-218 CE. BI Tetradrachm (24.5mm, 12.63 g, 12h).

Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Eagle standing facing on filleted thyrsus, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; between legs, wine jar. Meshorer, Aelia 96 var. (obv. legend); RPC V.3 Online 91459 (this coin cited); Prieur 1639 var. (same). Lightly toned with underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-382, graded XF, Strike: 3/5, Surface: 4/5. Extremely rare, the second known. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 557 (6 March 2024), lot 291.

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JUDAEA, Caesarea Maritima. Caracalla. 198-217 CE. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 14.42 g, 11h). Struck 215-217 CE. Laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder / Eagle standing facing on serpent-entwined torch right, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak. RPC V.3 Online 87153 (this coin cited); Prieur 1659A; Sofaer –. Lightly toned.

In NGC encapsulation 8560324-377, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5. Rare, only one known to Prieur at time of publication, several more in CoinArchives. ($500) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Kenneth S. Abramowitz Collection.

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JUDAEA, Caesarea Maritima. Caracalla. 198-217 CE. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.32 g, 1h). Struck 215-217 CE. Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing on serpent-entwined torch right, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak. RPC V.3 Online 87155; Prieur 1660; Sofaer –. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-376, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5. Very rare, only one known to Prieur, three in CoinArchives, one in RPC. ($400) From the Gasvoda Collection.

225.

JUDAEA, Caesarea Maritima. Caracalla. 198-217 CE. BI Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 13.65 g, 1h). Struck 215-217 CE. Laureate head right, set on eagle standing right / Eagle standing facing on serpent-entwined torch right, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; between legs, bull’s head right. RPC V.3 Online 871764 (this coin cited); Prieur 1665; Sofaer 59. Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-378, graded Ch VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, scratch. Very rare, only four in CoinArchives, four in RPC. ($500) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Kenneth S. Abramowitz Collection.

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JUDAEA, Gaza. Caracalla. 198-217 CE. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.09 g, 1h). Struck 215-217 CE. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; mem to upper right, facing bull’s head between legs. Farhi, Gaza 279a.5 (this coin illustrated for rev.); RPC V.3 Online 79361 (this coin cited); Prieur 1692A; Sofaer –. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-379, graded Ch VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Very rare, only three in CoinArchives. ($500) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Kenneth S. Abramowitz Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 561, 1 May 2024), lot 479; Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 553 (3 January 2024), lot 386; Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 531 (25 January 2023), lot 644.

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JUDAEA, Gaza. Diadumenian. As Caesar, 217-218 CE. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 12.59 g, 1h). Struck under Macrinus. Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; star to upper right; between legs, mem within circle. Farhi, Gaza 292.5; RPC V.3 Online 79367 (this coin cited); Prieur 1697; Sofaer 205. Lightly toned with underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324381, graded XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Very rare. ($500) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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JUDAEA, Gaza. Diadumenian. As Caesar, 217-218 CE. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 13.65 g, 7h). Struck under Macrinus. Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from front / Eagle standing right on club, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; six-rayed star between legs; mem to upper right. Farhi, Gaza 293.2 (this coin illustrated); RPC V.3 Online 79368 (this coin cited); Prieur 1698; Sofaer –, but cf. 205 (for type with star and letter transposed). Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-380, graded VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. Rare, three examples known to Prieur, nine examples in CoinArchives. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 15 (27 February 2021), lot 1579; Leu Numismatik AG Web Auction 13 (15 August 2020), lot 1026; Leu Web Auction 11 (23 February 2020), lot 1525.

RPC Feature Coin – Unique

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JUDAEA, Neapolis. Caracalla. 198-217 CE. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.40 g, 10h). Struck 215-217 CE. Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from front / Laureate head right; below, eagle standing right, wings gathered; lighted altar to left.

RPC V.3 Online 81600 (this coin cited); Prieur 1304 var. (rev. legend). Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-350, graded Ch VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5. Unique – the sole specimen in RPC, with no further examples in CoinArchives. ($500) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 15 (27 February 2021), lot 1555; Leu Numismatik 7 (24 October 2020), lot 1507.

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JUDAEA, Neapolis. Caracalla. 198-217 CE. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 12.43 g, 12h). Struck 215-217 CE. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; XX to right of head, three-horned altar between legs. Kropp fig. 2 (obv. die); RPC V.3 Online 81621 (this coin cited); Prieur 1318 (Byblus). Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-371, graded Ch VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 2/5, brushed.

Extremely rare, only two known to Prieur, two in CoinArchives. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

Dr. Kropp has reattributed this series, by die study, from Byblus to Neapolis in Judaea (see Dr. Andreas Kropp, “A Roman altar on Mt. Gerizim: Rediscovering a civic icon on tetradrachms of Neapolis (Samaria)” in JRA 34 [2021]. pp. 220-36).

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JUDAEA, Neapolis. Macrinus. 217-218 CE. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 13.44 g, 6h). Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wreath in beak and wings displayed; altar between legs. RPC V.3 Online 81626 (this coin cited); Prieur –. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-351, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5.

Extremely rare – only two in PRC. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Richard McAlee Collection; Leu Numismatik AG Web Auction 15 (27 February 2021), lot 1556.

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ARABIA, Bostra(?). Trajan. AD 98-117. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 10.82 g, 7h). Struck AD 112-114. Laureate head right / Cult statue of Artemis Pergaia within distyle temple; in pediment, eagle with wings displayed. Ganschow, Münzen X15a; RPC III 4068 (Arabian mint); Metcalf, Tell Kalak, –; Sydenham, Caesarea 190a var. (draped bust). Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-181, graded VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Rare. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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MESOPOTAMIA, Carrhae. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 14.14 g, 12h). Struck AD 215-217.

Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing on bull’s head flanked by pellets, head right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak. RPC V.3 Online 76954; Prieur 820. Golden toning around devices. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-359, graded Ch AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Michel Prieur Collection; Robert Gait Collection, 597; RARCOA (15 March 1985), lot 136.

While campaigning in the east, Caracalla made a pilgrimage to Carrhae in April AD 217. As the emperor stopped to urinate, he was murdered by the soldier Justin Martialis, who we are told was infuriated with Caracalla after he was passed up for the position of centurion.

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MESOPOTAMIA, Carrhae. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 15.00 g, 12h). Struck circa AD 215217. Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing on bull’s head flanked by pellets, head right and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak. RPC V.3 Online 76954; Prieur 820. Lightly toned with underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-356, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5, die shift. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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NGC MS* 4/5, 5/5

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MESOPOTAMIA, Carrhae. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 14.09 g, 6h). Struck circa AD 215217. Radiate head right / Eagle standing facing, head and tail right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; star to upper left; between legs, crescent; two pellets in exergue. RPC V.3 Online 80001; Prieur 830. Lightly double struck. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-357, graded MS*, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5, die shift. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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MESOPOTAMIA, Carrhae. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 12.12 g, 6h). Struck circa AD 215217. Radiate head right / Eagle standing facing, head and tail right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; star to upper left; between legs, crescent; two pellets in exergue. RPC V.3 Online 80001; Prieur 830. Even gray toning. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-358, graded AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 17 (14 August 2021), lot 2081.

RPC Online Feature Coin

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MESOPOTAMIA, Carrhae. Macrinus. AD 217-218. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 15.92 g, 12h). Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing on bull’s head flanked by pellets, head right and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak.

RPC V.3 Online 76963 (this coin cited); Prieur 824. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-360, graded Ch AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Künker 153 (14 March 2009), lot 8834.

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MESOPOTAMIA, Edessa. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 13.17 g, 11h). Struck circa AD 215217. Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; between legs, shrine with pediment. RPC V.3 Online 81938; Prieur 845. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-361, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5, die shift. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 17 (14 August 2021), lot 2087.

Imposing Portrait

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MESOPOTAMIA, Edessa. Macrinus. AD 217-218. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 13.91 g, 6h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left, seen from the front / Eagle standing facing, head right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; between legs, shrine with pediment. RPC V.3 Online 82140 (this coin cited); Prieur 866. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-362, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5. Rare. An imposing portrait. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Nomos 25 (20 November 2022), lot 318.

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MESOPOTAMIA, Edessa. Diadumenian. As Caesar, AD 217-218. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 13.31 g, 12h).

Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; between legs, shrine with pediment. RPC V.3 Online 82141 (this coin cited); Prieur 867. Toned with underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-364, graded AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5. Rare. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex André Ronde Collection.

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MESOPOTAMIA, Edessa. Diadumenian. As Caesar, AD 217-218. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.61 g, 12h).

Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; between legs, shrine with pediment. RPC V.3 Online 82141 (this coin cited); Prieur 867. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-363, graded XF, Strike: 3/5, Surface: 3/5, brushed. Rare. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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Ex Prieur Collection – RPC Online Feature Coin

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MESOPOTAMIA, Rhesaena. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 15.21 g, 12h). Struck AD 215217. Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing, head right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; rectangle between legs. RPC V.3 Online 81897 (this coin cited); Prieur 873 var. (obv. legend). In NGC encapsulation 8560324-365, graded Ch XF, Strike: 3/5, Surface: 2/5, flan flaws, light graffito, brushed. Extremely rare, Prieur did not own this example when he published his book, only this coin in CoinArchives and RPC. ($400) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Michel Prieur Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 453, 2 October 2019), lot 450.

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MESOPOTAMIA, Rhesaena. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.11 g, 12h). Struck AD 215217. Radiate and draped bust left, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; shrine with pediment between legs. RPC V.3 Online 81906 (this coin cited); Prieur 880 (same obv. die). Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-366, graded VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Very rare with bust left, six cited by Prieur, two in CoinArchives. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex André Ronde Collection.

RPC Online Feature Coin

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DECAPOLIS, Gadara. Macrinus. AD 217-218. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.90 g, 1h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; below, the Three Graces within wreath. RPC V.3 Online 79444 (this coin cited); Prieur 1611 (this coin). Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-384, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. Very rare, Prieur knew of only one at the time of his publication, one more in CoinArchives, four in RPC. ($750) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Kenneth S. Abramowitz Collection; Michel Prieur Collection; Hirsch 158 (4 May 1988), lot 490.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Vespasian. AD 69-79. Æ Drachm (37mm, 25.32 g, 12h). Dated RY 3 (AD 70/1). Laureate head right / Winged and draped bust of Nike right; L Γ (date) to right. Köln 288; Dattari (Savio) 389-90; K&G 20.27; RPC II 2427; Emmett 208.3. Red-brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-182, graded Ch VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 2/5. Very rare. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex William C. Green Collection, purchased from Henry Lindgren, late 1980s-early 1990s.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Domitian. AD 81-96. Æ Drachm (34.5mm, 23.13 g, 12h). Dated RY 15 (AD 95/6). Laureate head right / Domitian standing right in elephant quadriga, holding laurel branch and eagle-tipped scepter; to right above elephants: Nike standing right, holding wreath and palm frond; L IE (date) in exergue. Köln 411; Dattari (Savio) 462-3; K&G 24.234; RPC II 2721; Emmett 252.15. Brown surfaces. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-183, graded F, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, flan flaws. Rare. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Trajan. AD 98-117. Æ Drachm (34mm, 20.50 g, 12h). Dated RY 17 (AD 113/4). Radiate and heroic bust right, wearing aegis / Kalathos on a column between two winged serpents (Agathodaemon), each wearing pschent; L IZ (date) in exergue. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 7232; K&G –; RPC III 4805; Emmett 396.17. Red-brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-184, graded Ch VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Extremely rare, only two known to RPC. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (34mm, 17.13 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 117/8). Laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder / Hadrian, holding branch and scepter, driving quadriga of elephants right; L B (date) above. Köln 756; Dattari (Savio) 1597; K&G 32.40; RPC III 5101.13 (this coin); Emmett 961.2. Brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-189, graded F, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Eric ten Brink Collection (Leu Numismatik Web Auction 26 (8 July 2023), lot 2778.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (35.5mm, 24.48 g, 11h). Dated RY 12 (AD 127/8). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Nilus reclining left on crocodile, holding reed and cornucopia; Iϛ (for 16 cubits) above, L ΔωΔЄK (date) in exergue. Köln 991; Dattari (Savio) 1806; K&G 32.461; RPC III 5717; Emmett 1014.12.

Red-brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-190, graded Ch VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, lt. scratches. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. Michael Slavin Collection, purchased from James Beach, April 1999.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian, with Sabina. AD 117-138. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.44 g, 12h). Dated RY 13 (AD 128/9). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right / Draped bust of Sabina right, wearing stephane; L IΓ (date) behind. Köln 997; Dattari (Savio) 1249; K&G 32.469; RPC III 5729; Emmett 886.13. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-186, graded Ch VF*, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. Bold portraits. ($500) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Ken Bressett Collection, purchased from Bill Higgie, 1974.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (36mm, 23.53 g, 12h). Dated RY 13 (AD 128/9). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Nilus reclining left on crocodile, holding cornucopia reed arm; Iϛ above, L TPICKAI (date) in exergue. Köln 1001; Dattari (Savio) 1808; K&G 32.470; RPC III 5730; Emmett 1014.13. Brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-191, graded Ch VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. Michael Slavin Collection; Pegasi BBS 124 (17 September 2001), lot 200.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (34mm, 25.76 g, 12h). Dated RY 16 (AD 131/2). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Nilus seated left on crocodile, holding reed and cornucopia; pile of rocks below; L I ϛ (date) in left field. Köln 1056; Dattari (Savio) 7741; K&G 32.519; RPC III 5791; Emmett 1016.16. Red-brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-192, graded Ch VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. Michael Slavin Collection, purchased from James Beach, April 2003.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (34mm, 28.86 g, 12h). Dated RY 16 (AD 131/2). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Nilus seated left on crocodile, holding reed and cornucopia; pile of rocks below; L Iϛ (date) in left field. Köln 1056 var. (placement of date); Dattari (Savio) 1794; K&G 32.519; RPC III 5791; Emmett 1016.16. Brown-green surfaces. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-193, graded XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. Michael Slavin Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, April 2003.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (35mm, 24.18 g, 12h). Dated RY 17 (AD 132/3). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Draped bust of Serapis right, wearing kalathos, supported on wings of eagle standing facing, head left, branch to right; L IZ (date) across upper field. Köln 1083; Dattari (Savio) 1822; K&G 32.550; RPC III 5841.24 (this coin); Emmett 1026.17. Green and brown surfaces. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-188, graded XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. A striking example. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Eric ten Brink Collection (Leu Numismatik Web Auction 26 (8 July 2023), lot 2902; Roma E-Sale 78 (18 December 2020), lot 823.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (31mm, 25.68 g, 12h). Dated RY 18 (AD 133/4). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Triptolemos, wearing elephant’s skin cap, holding seeds in chlamys, driving biga of serpents right; L IH (date) above. Köln 1143; Dattari (Savio) 1849; K&G 32.595; RPC III 5920.11 (this coin); Emmett 1060.18 (R3). Earthen brown surfaces. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-187, graded VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, repatinated. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Eric ten Brink Collection (Leu Numismatik Web Auction 26 (8 July 2023), lot 2916.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 12.75 g, 12h). Dated RY 19 (AD 134/5).

Laureate bust left, slight drapery on right shoulder / Draped bust right of Sarapis right, wearing kalathos; L ЄNN ЄAKΔ (date) around. Köln 1150; Dattari (Savio) 1465; K&G 32.621; RPC III 5943; Emmett 889.19. Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-185, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection; Classical Numismatic Group inventory 733249 (November 2002).

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Aelius. Caesar, AD 136-138. Æ Drachm (33mm, 26.31 g, 12h). Dated RY 21 of Hadrian (AD 136/7). Bareheaded and draped bust right / Homonoia enthroned left, holding patera, her left arm resting on armrest; cornucopia at side of throne; OMONOIA in exergue. Köln 1273; Dattari (Savio) 2076; K&G 34.4; RPC III 6226; Emmett 1351.21. Brown surfaces, light porosity, light smoothing with some details enhanced, edge splits. Near VF. Not suitable for encapsulation. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Aelius. Caesar, AD 136-138. Æ Drachm (33mm, 25.55 g, 12h). Dated RY 21 of Hadrian (AD 136/7). Bareheaded and draped bust right / Homonoia enthroned left, holding patera, her left arm resting on armrest; cornucopia at side of throne; OMONOIA in exergue. Köln 1273; Dattari (Savio) 2076; K&G 34.4; RPC III 6226.53 (this coin); Emmett 1351.21. Brown surfaces. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-196, graded Ch VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 2/5, lt. smoothing. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Lionel Tenby Collection.

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Zodiac Series – Venus in Taurus

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (34.5mm, 21.61 g, 12h). Zodiac series. Dated RY 8 (AD 144/5). Laureate head right / Venus in Taurus – Diademed and draped bust of Aphrodite (Venus) left; star of eight rays before her; below, bull butting left; L H (date) across field. Köln 1493; Dattari (Savio) 8823; K&G 35.280 var. (bust); RPC VI.4 863; Emmett 1450.8. Brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-194, graded F, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 1/5, repatinated, plugged. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (33mm, 21.21 g, 12h). Dated RY 10 (AD 146/7).

Laureate head right / Zeus, holding patera and scepter, reclining left on eagle standing facing, head right, with wings displayed; L ΔЄKA T OV (date) around. Köln 1559-60; Dattari (Savio) 8802; K&G 35.366; RPC IV.4 Online 1010; Emmett 1699.10.

Brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-195, graded XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5, smoothing, scratches. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection.

261.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ Drachm (31mm, 21.09 g, 12h). Dated RY 6 (AD 165/6).

Bare head left / Statue of Nilus seated left on rocks, holding cornucopia and reed; all within distyle temple, solar disk in pediment; L ϛ (date) across field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 9342; K&G –; RPC IV.4 Online 14614; Emmett 2156.6 (R5). Brown patina with earthen highlights. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-198, graded F, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. Very rare, only two in CoinArchives and this coin is superior to both. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. Michael Slavin Collection.

Outstanding and Very Rare Mamaea Tetradrachm

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Julia Mamaea. Augusta, AD 222-235. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 12.31 g, 12h). Dated RY 10 of Severus Alexander (AD 230/1). Draped bust right, wearing stephane / Tyche Soterios standing facing, head left, wearing kalathos, holding rudder and cornucopia; palm frond to right; L I (date) to left. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 4520; K&G 64.34; RPC VI Online 10434; Emmett 3230.10 (R5). Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-199, graded XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5.

Very rare. An outstanding specimen. Perhaps the finest known example. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection; VAuctions 321/London Coin Galleries 3 (10 November 2016), lot 267.

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ROMAN REPUBLICAN COINAGE

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C. Renius. 138 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.86 g, 3h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; X (mark of value) to left / Juno Caprotina driving biga of goats right. Crawford 231/1; Sydenham 432; Renia 1; RBW 961. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-004, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Künker 367 (6 April 2022), lot 7605; Bertolami E-Auction 92 (2 October 2020), lot 695.

Extremely Rare Reverse Die for a Roman Republican Denarius

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L. Calpurnius Piso Caesoninus and Q. Servilius Caepio. Circa 100 BC. Æ Denarius Reverse Die (27x25x10mm, 35.93 g). Incuse design for denarius reverse: Two quaestors seated left between two stalks of grain. Cf. Crawford 330/1a; cf.

Sydenham 603; cf. Calpurnia 5 (all references for denarius). Dark brown and green patina, verdigris on edge, corrosion. Fair.

Possible contemporary counterfeit die, circa 1st century BC to 1st century AD. Extremely rare. ($500) From the Gasvoda Collection.

265.

L. Farsuleius Mensor. 76 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 4.00 g, 5h). Rome mint. Diademed and draped bust of Libertas right, wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace; to left, LIIII above pileus; MENSOR upward to right, S • C below chin / Warrior, holding spear and reins in left hand, standing facing, head left, in biga, with right hand assisting into chariot a togate figure to left; scorpion below horses; L • FARSVLEI in exergue. Crawford 392/1a; Sydenham 789a; Farsuleia 1; BMCRR Rome 3306-11 var. (control number); Kestner 3276 var. (same); RBW 1430 var. (same). Attractive light toning. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-005, graded XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($400) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Menlo Park Collection, purchased from Freeman & Sear, 1998.

266.

M. Volteius M.f. 75 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.70 g, 4h). Rome mint. Laureate, helmeted, and draped bust of Attis right; palm to left / Cybele driving biga of lions right; Λ above. Crawford 385/4; Sydenham 777; Volteia 4; RBW 1417 var. (controls). Iridescent toning. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-006, graded VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5, edge filing, scratches. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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267.

Lucius Axius L.f. Naso. 70 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.92 g, 5h). Rome mint. Head of young beardless Mars right, wearing helmet ornamented with plumes; V to left / Diana, holding spear and reins, driving biga of stags right; two hounds following behind, additional hound below stags; V to left. Crawford 400/1a; Sydenham 794; Axia 1; RBW –. Iridescent old cabinet toning. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-002, graded VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, brushed, banker’s mark. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Artemide LVII (30 April 2022), lot 370.

Q. Creperius M.f. Rocus Denarius

268.

Q. Creperius M.f. Rocus. 69 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (18mm, 4.13 g, 10h). Rome mint. Draped bust of Amphitrite right; to left, dolphin to left, A to right / Neptune, brandishing trident and holding reins, driving sea-chariot drawn by two hippocamps right; A above. Crawford 399/1b; Sydenham 796a; Crepereia 2; RBW –. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-003, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($750) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Künker 367 (6 April 2022), lot 7612; Numismatik Naumann 90 (7 June 2020), lot 429.

269.

C. Piso L.f. Frugi. 61 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.76 g, 3h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Apollo right; scorpion holding a butterfly behind / Horseman, holding palm frond, reins and wearing conical hat, on horse galloping right; T above.

Crawford 408/1a; Hersh, Piso 21 (O7/R1010); Sydenham 854; Calpurnia 24i. A hint of toning. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-008, graded XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5, brushed, scratches. Interesting obverse symbol. ($400) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Wayne G. Damron Collection.

Julius Caesar Denarius

270.

The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. April-August 49 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.94 g, 2h). Military mint traveling with Caesar. Elephant advancing right, trampling on horned serpent / Simpulum, sprinkler, axe (surmounted by a wolf’s head), and apex (priest’s hat). Crawford 443/1; CRI 9; Sydenham 1006; RSC 49. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-007, graded Ch XF, Strike: 3/5, Surface: 4/5, flan flaw. ($1000) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Ken Bressett Collection, purchased from Walter Sheridan, 2003.

Julius Caesar and his armies assembled on the banks of the Rubicon River on 10 January 49 BC, ready to invade Italy. Since large quantities of denarii were necessary to pay Caesar’s military expenses, the mint traveled with them. This issue was ordered, not by a moneyer, as was usual, but by Julius Caesar himself. The obverse clearly depicts the triumph of good over evil, numismatic propaganda designed to encourage Caesar’s soldiers during the long, intense campaign. The reverse, depicting priestly emblems, tells of Caesar’s office as Pontifex Maximus, high priest. In all likelihood, this type was used by Caesar’s military forces at least until the decisive battle of Pharsalus.

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ROMAN IMPERIAL COINAGE

271.

Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Æ Quadrans (16mm, 3.01 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 40-41. Pileus between S C / Legend around RCC. RIC I 52. Brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-144, graded Ch AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Summer Haven Collection.

272.

Nero. AD 54-68. Æ Sestertius (35mm, 24.77 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 67. Laureate bust right, wearing aegis / Roma, helmeted and draped, seated left on cuirass, holding spear and resting elbow on shield; oblong shield below, helmet to right. RIC I 356 var. (bust type); WCN 168 var. (same). Dark brown patina, smoothed and tooled, light pitting. EF. Not suitable for encapsulation. ($1000) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex CLA Collection, purchased from Carl Subak, 14 September 1990.

Galba Sestertius

273.

Galba. AD 68-69. Æ Sestertius (34mm, 26.30 g, 6h). Rome mint, 1st officina. Struck circa November AD 68. SER • GALBA • IMP • CAES • AVG • TR • P •, laureate head right / LIBERTAS AVGVSTA, S C across field, Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right hand and vindicta in left. RIC I 442; ACG – (A57/P– [unlisted rev. die]); BMCRE 67; BN –. Brown patina, minor smoothing (thus not suitable for encapsulation). Near EF. A fantastic example and rare. ($5000) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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Very Rare Early Titus Denarius

274.

Titus. AD 79-81. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.09 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck after 1 July AD 79. Laureate head right / Venus standing right, seen from behind, leaning on column, holding spear and helmet. RIC II.1 15; RSC –. Lightly toned with hints of luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-147, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, brushed. Fine Style. A very rare early issue of Titus as Augustus not yet naming him P P, Pater Patriae, or “Father of the Country.” ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

High Grade Titus Denarius

275.

Titus. AD 79-81. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.66 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck 1 January-30 June AD 80. Laureate head right / Dolphin coiled around anchor. RIC II.1 112; RSC 309. Beautiful iridescent toning with underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-146, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, brushed. Bold portrait. Very attractive in hand. ($1500) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex GS Collection; Gasvoda Collection (Part II, Numismatica Ars Classica 94, 6 October 2016), lot 169; C.K. Collection (Triton XIV, 3 January 2011), lot 681; Triton I (2 December 1997), lot 1384.

276.

Domitian. As Caesar, AD 69-81. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.15 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Titus, AD 80-81.

Laureate head right / Crested Corinthian helmet on draped pulvinar. RIC II.1 271 (Titus); RSC 399a. Handsome toning. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-148, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($500) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex CNG Inventory 810492 (April 2008); Triton X (8 January 2007), lot 604; Peus 366 (29 October 2000), lot 1335; Leu 54 (28 April 1992), lot 238.

277 278 277.

Trajan. AD 98-117. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.37 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck mid AD 107-108. Laureate bust right, slight drapery / Trophy of arms set on palm-tree stump, holding one round and two hexagonal shields; at base, one curved sword and two spears, one round and one hexagonal shield. RIC II 147b; Woytek 268bC–1; RSC 100. Wonderful deep iridescent old cabinet toning. Near EF. Fine style portrait. Not suitable for encapsulation. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

278.

Sabina. Augusta, AD 128-136/7. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.20 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Hadrian, circa AD 136-137/8. Diademed and draped bust right, with queue and stephane / Concordia standing left, leaning on column, holding patera and double cornucopia. RIC II.3 2571; RSC 3a. Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-150, graded Ch AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5, brushed. Attractive portrait. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 55 (13 September 2000), lot 1246.

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279.

Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.47 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 160-161. Laureate head right / Fortuna standing right, holding rudder and cornucopia. RIC III 310; RSC 384. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-151, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

280.

Diva Faustina Senior. Died AD 140/1. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 28.08 g, 1h). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, circa AD 145-150. Draped bust right, wearing hair bound in pearls on top of her head / Vesta standing left, holding palladium and sacrificing with patera over lighted altar to left. RIC III 1126 (Pius); Banti 41. Attractive brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-152, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5, flan flaw. Lovely portrait. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Wayne Scheible Collection.

281.

Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.45 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 167. Laureate head right / Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia. RIC III 576 (Aurelius); MIR 18, 146-14/30; RSC 297. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-153, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

282.

Lucilla. Augusta, AD 164-182. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.33 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, AD 161-162. Draped bust right / Venus standing left, holding apple and scepter. RIC III 784 (Aurelius); MIR 18, 16-4a; RSC 70. Toned, some underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-154, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex CJR Collection.

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Rare and Exceptional

283.

Commodus. AD 177-192. Æ Sestertius (31mm, 27.21 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 184. Laureate head right / Hercules, naked, standing facing, head right, resting hand on club set on ground and holding bow, lion skin on arm. RIC III 399b; MIR 18, 616-6/30; Banti 248. Handsome green-brown patina, tooled (thus not suitable for encapsulation). EF. Very rare. ($3000) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Meander Collection; Numismatica Ars Classica 100 (29 May 2017), lot 539.

284 285 284.

Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.35 g, 11h). Rome mint. Struck AD 200-201. Laureate head right / Victory advancing left, holding open wreath over shield set on low base. RIC IV 150; RSC 454. Old cabinet toning with splashes of iridescence. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-156, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. An attractive example. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

285.

Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.51 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck AD 201-202. Laureate head right / Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond. RIC IV 295; RSC 744. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-157, graded Ch AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, brushed. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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Ex McAlee Collection

286.

Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. AR Denarius (18mm, 2.87 g, 12h). ‘Old style’. Laodicea ad Mare mint. Struck AD 194. Laureate head right / Mars advancing right, holding transverse spear and trophy over shoulder. McAlee Collection 106 (this coin); RIC IV 457 var. (obv. legend); BMCRE p. 108, ‡ note var. (same); RSC 323a var. (same). Light blue and gold toning. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-155, graded Ch AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Richard McAlee Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 475, 26 August 2020), lot 106; Helios 6 (9 March 2011), lot 883.

288

287

287.

Julia Domna. Augusta, AD 193-217. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.21 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Caracalla, AD 215-217. Draped bust right / Venus Genetrix seated left, extending hand and holding scepter. RIC IV 388c (Caracalla); RSC 212. Minor deposits on reverse. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-158, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

288.

Caracalla. AD 198-217. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.43 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 212-213. Laureate head right / Providentia standing left, holding wand over globe at feet to left and scepter. RIC IV 227; RSC 529. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-159, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, brushed. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

289 290 289.

Caracalla. AD 198-217. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.59 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 215. Laureate and bearded head right / Apollo standing left, holding branch and lyre set on low base (or altar). RIC IV 254; RSC 282. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-160, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection.

290.

Julia Maesa. Augusta, AD 218-224/5. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.06 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Elagabalus, AD 218-220. Draped bust right / Pudicitia seated left, drawing veil from face and holding scepter. RIC IV 268 (Elagabalus); Thirion 412; RSC 36. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-161, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

NGC MS 5/5, 4/5

291.

Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.51 g, 5h). Rome mint. 6th emission, AD 226. Laureate and draped bust right / Pax advancing left, holding olive branch and scepter. RIC IV 168; BMCRE 363-6; RSC 187. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-162, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, brushed. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Ernst Ploil Collection (Numismatica Ars Classica Spring Sale, 10 May 2021), lot 1416; Numismatica Ars Classica 106 (Part II, 10 May 2018), lot 1631.

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Lovely Julia Mamaea Sestertius

292.

Julia Mamaea. Augusta, AD 222-235. Æ Sestertius (29.5mm, 20.96 g, 12h). Rome mint. 6th emission of Severus Alexander, AD 226. Draped bust right, wearing stephane / Vesta standing left, holding palladium and scepter. RIC IV 708 (Alexander); BMCRE 389-91 (Alexander); Banti 21. Glossy dark green patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-163, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Wayne Scheible Collection; Edward J. Waddell, Ltd. inventory 35206; Spink 25 (24 November 1982), lot 246.

Ex Michael Kelly Collection – NGC AU 5/5, 5/5 Fine Style

293.

Maximinus I. AD 235-238. AR Denarius (21mm, 3.37 g, 6h). Rome mint. 3rd emission, late AD 236-237. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Pax standing left, holding olive branch and scepter. RIC IV 19; RSC 37. Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-165, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5, Fine Style. Good portrait. Well centered on a broad flan. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex El Medina Collection; Michael Kelly Collection (Spink 123, 18 November 1997), lot 1431.

294

295

294.

Maximinus I. AD 235-238. AR Denarius (19mm, 2.78 g, 12h). Rome mint. 3rd emission, late AD 236-237. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Maximinus I standing left between two signa, raising hand and holding scepter. RIC IV 4; BMCRE 157-8; RSC 56. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-166, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, brushed. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

NGC MS 5/5, 4/5 295.

Maximinus I. AD 235-238. AR Denarius (20mm, 2.22 g, 12h). Rome mint. 3rd emission, late AD 236-237.

Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm frond; to left, German captive seated left, head turned back right. RIC IV 23; BMCRE 190; RSC 107. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-164, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

296.

Maximinus I. AD 235-238. Æ Sestertius (30mm, 23.19 g, 6h). Rome mint. 3rd emission, late AD 236-237.

Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Fides standing left, holding a signum in each hand. RIC IV 78; BMCRE 139; Banti 4. Dark brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-088, graded Ch VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. An attractive coin in hand. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Wayne Scheible Collection; Classical Numismatic Group inventory 723105 (November 2000).

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297 298 297.

Gordian III. As Caesar, AD 238. Æ Sestertius (30mm, 22.41 g, 12h). Rome mint. 1st emission of Balbinus and Pupienus, circa April-June AD 238. Bareheaded and draped bust right / Emblems of the pontificate: lituus, secespita, patera, guttus, simpulum, and aspergillum. RIC IV 3; Banti 59. Dark brown-green and red patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324090, graded XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, lt. smoothing. A lovely coin in hand with a striking portrait. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 87 (18 May 2011), lot 1060.

298.

Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ Sestertius (30mm, 22.62 g, 12h). Rome mint, 5th officina. 10th emission, AD 242.

Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Apollo seated left, holding branch and resting arm on lyre. RIC IV 303a; Banti 74.

Dark brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-089, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Lionel Tenby Collection; Classical Numismatic Group 96 (14 May 2014), lot 850.

Wonderful Philip I Portrait

299.

Philip I. AD 244-249. Æ Sestertius (31mm, 20.64 g, 12h). Rome mint, 1st officina. 4th emission, AD 245. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Philip seated left, holding globe and parazonium. RIC IV 148a; Banti 30. Dark green patina with earthen highlights. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-092, graded AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Wayne Scheible Collection; Tony Hardy Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 67, 22 September 2004), lot 1684.

300.

Philip I. AD 244-249. Æ Sestertius (29mm, 20.00 g, 12h). Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Rome. Rome mint, 5th officina. 10th emission, AD 249. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / SAECVLARES AVGG, S C across field, cippus inscribed COS/ III in two lines. RIC IV 162a; Banti 51a. Even black surfaces.

Near EF. Not suitable for encapsulation. ($400) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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NGC MS 5/5, 4/5

301.

Herennia Etruscilla. Augusta, AD 249-251. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 4.44 g, 12h). Rome mint, 6th officina. 3rd emission of Trajan Decius, early-mid AD 250. Draped bust right, wearing stephane, set on crescent / Pudicitia seated left, drawing veil from face and holding scepter. RIC IV 59b (Decius); RSC 19. Lightly toned with some underlying luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-093, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Attractive portrait. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Weise Collection.

Both Sides Flip Over Strike

302.

Valerian I. AD 253-260. Antoninianus (22mm, 3.14 g, 12h). Antioch mint. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Jupiter seated left, holding patera and scepter; at feet to left, eagle standing left, head to right. RIC 218 corr. (‘Viminacium’); MIR 36, 1562a; RSC 145. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-094, graded Ch VF, Strike: 2/5, Surface: 2/5, flip-over double strike, flan flaws. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

303.

Gallienus. AD 253-268. AR Antoninianus (21mm, 4.43 g, 12h). Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) mint. 1st emission, AD 257-258. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / Trophy; bound captive seated to left and right. RIC V 18; MIR 36, 872l; RSC 308. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-096, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

Rotated Double Strike

304.

Gallienus. AD 253-268. Antoninianus (23mm, 4.44 g, 12h). Rome mint, 2nd officina. 9th emission, AD 265-267.

Radiate and cuirassed bust right / Abundantia standing right, emptying cornucopia; B to left. RIC V 157; MIR 36, 574a; RSC 5a. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-097, graded XF, Strike: 2/5, Surface: 3/5. Rotated double strike. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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Pedigreed to 1929

305.

Gallienus. AD 253-268. Antoninianus (22mm, 3.52 g, 6h). Antioch mint. 9th emission, 1st phase, circa AD 262-264.

Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia; *|–//–. RIC V 627; MIR 36, 1610g; RSC 25c. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-095, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5, brushed. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 409 (8 November 2017), lot 973 (part of); Baranowski (9 December 1929), lot 1186 (part of).

Dramatic Double Strike

306.

Gallienus. AD 253-268. Antoninianus (23mm, , 12h). Uncertain (Antioch) mint. 9th emission, 1st phase, circa AD 262-264. Radiate head right / Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia. Cf. RIC V 627; cf. MIR 36, 1610g; cf.

RSC 25c (for similar). In NGC encapsulation 8560324-098, graded VF, Strike: 2/5, Surface: 3/5, double-struck. Dramatic double strike. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

Rotated Double Strike

307.

Tetricus I. Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 271-274. Antoninianus (22.5mm, 2.20 g, 6h). Treveri (Trier) mint. 4th emission, circa mid AD 272-circa mid 273. Radiate and cuirassed bust right, slight drapery / Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor set on ground to right. RIC V.4 770; AGK 6b. Dark brown-red patina with some green. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-100, graded Ch XF, Strike: 2/5, Surface: 3/5, double-struck. Dramatic rotated double strike on obverse. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

Obverse Brockage

308.

Tetricus I. Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 271-274. Antoninianus (17.5mm, 2.82 g, 12h). Obverse brockage.

Contemporary imitation of the Treveri (Trier) mint. Radiate and cuirassed bust right, slight drapery / Incuse and reverse of obverse. Brown-green patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-099, graded AU, Strike: 3/5, Surface: 5/5, brockage. A welldetailed brockage. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik AG Web Auction 10 (7 December 2019), lot 1465.

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309 310 309.

Tacitus. AD 275-276. Antoninianus (22.5mm, 4.19 g, 5h). Rome mint, 6th officina. 2nd emission, NovemberDecember AD 275. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, left shoulder raised / Fides standing left, holding signum in each hand; XXIς. RIC V Online 3503; RIC V 87 var. (bust type); BN 1570-77 (same rev. die as 1574). In NGC encapsulation 8560324-101, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, silvering. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex D.K. Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 523, 7 September 2022), lot 532.

310.

Carinus. AD 283-285. Antoninianus (21.5mm, 4.05 g, 6h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint, 1st officina. 9th emission, summer AD 284. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond; A|–//–.

RIC V 220; Lyon 612; Pink VI/2 pp. 23-4. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-102, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, silvering. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

311 312 311.

Diocletian. AD 284-305. Æ Follis (27.5mm, 11.04 g, 11h). Ticinum mint, 2nd officina. Struck circa AD 300303. Laureate head right / Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia; ST•. RIC VI 43a. Brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-105, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

312.

Diocletian. AD 284-305. Æ Follis (27mm, 10.28 g, 12h). Aquileia mint, 2nd officina. Struck circa AD 300. Laureate head right / Aequitas-Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia; AQS. RIC VI 29a. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-106, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5, silvering. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex CGB.

313.

Diocletian. AD 284-305. Æ Follis (27.5mm, 10.26 g, 12h). Heraclea mint, 4th officina. Struck circa AD 296-297.

Laureate head right / Genius standing left, holding patera from which liquor flows and cornucopia; HTΔ. RIC VI 17a. Toned.

In NGC encapsulation 8560324-104, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, silvering. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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Illustrated in Gautier

314.

Diocletian. AD 284-305. AR Argenteus (18.5mm, 3.33 g, 12h). Cyzicus mint. Struck circa AD 294-295. Laureate head right / The tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before city gate with six turrets; CM. RIC VI 5a; Gautier, Argent 7d (this coin, illustrated); RSC 490b. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-103, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5.

Rare. ($750) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 38 (6 June 1996), lot 1140.

316 315 315.

Diocletian. As Senior Augustus, AD 305-311/2. Æ Follis (26mm, 9.51 g, 12h). Abdication issue. Serdica mint, 4th officina. Struck AD 305-306. Laureate bust right, wearing imperial mantle, holding olive branch and mappa / Providentia standing right, receiving olive branch from Quies standing left, holding scepter; S|F/Δ//•SM•SD•. RIC VI 15a. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-107, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5, silvering. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group inventory 708153 (28 August 1998).

316.

Maximianus. First reign, AD 286-305. Æ Follis (29mm, 10.92 g, 6h). Treveri (Trier) mint, 1st officina. Struck circa AD 302-303. Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; S|F//ITR. RIC VI 519b.

In NGC encapsulation 8560324-112, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Well struck from fresh dies. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection.

317

318

317.

Maximianus. First reign, AD 286-305. Æ Follis (28mm, 9.25 g, 6h). Ticinum mint, 2nd officina. Struck circa AD 298-299. Laureate head right / Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; *|–//ST•. RIC VI 33b. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-114, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, silvering. Well struck from fresh dies. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Artemide LXII (26 October 2024), lot 551.

318.

Maximianus. First reign, AD 286-305. Antoninianus (21.5mm, 3.88 g, 6h). Heraclea mint, 1st officina. Struck circa AD 292-295. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / Maximianus standing right, holding parazonium, receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing left, holding scepter; A//•XXI•. RIC V 595. Light iridescent toning. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-109, graded AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5, silvering. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex CJR Collection.

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319 320 319.

Maximianus. First reign, AD 286-305. Æ Follis (26mm, 9.92 g, 6h). Heraclea mint, 3rd officina. Struck circa AD 297298. Laureate head right / Genius standing left, holding patera from which liquor flows and cornucopia; HTΓ. RIC VI 19b corr. (obv. legend). Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-111, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, silvering. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

320.

Maximianus. First reign, AD 286-305. Æ Follis (27mm, 9.61 g, 12h). Cyzicus mint, 6th officina. Struck circa AD 297-299. Laureate head right / Genius standing left, holding patera from which liquor flows and cornucopia; Kς. RIC VI 12b.

In NGC encapsulation 8560324-110, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5, silvering. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection, purchased from Keith Candiotti.

321

322

321.

Maximianus. First reign, AD 286-305. Antoninianus (20.5mm, 4.06 g, 7h). Antioch mint, 6th officina. Struck AD 286. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / Emperor standing right, holding short scepter, receiving Victory on globe left from Jupiter standing left, holding scepter; S//XXI. RIC V 623. Dark green-brown and earthen patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-108, graded VF, Strike: 2/5, Surface: 3/5, double-struck. Rotated double strike on both sides. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

322.

Maximianus. As Senior Augustus (1st reign), AD 305-307. Æ Follis (30mm, 10.11 g, 6h). Cyzicus mint, 4th officina. Laureate bust right, wearing imperial mantle, holding olive branch and mappa / Providentia standing right, extending hand to Quies standing left, holding branch and leaning on scepter; S|F/KΔ//PTR. RIC VI 672 (Trier) corr. (mint of issue).

Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-115, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex CJR Collection.

This issue is nearly always attributed to Trier (Treveri), but a comparison of portrait styles and an examination of follis hoards reveals that it was struck in Cyzicus. Two officinae struck this issue, Δ and ς, and the K in the field between the two figures is the actual mark of the mint, not the PTR. A look at the coins of Cyzicus (RIC 22-23) shows that the same two officina also struck this issue without the PTR. So why the apparent double mintmark on this issue? It appears that the first coins of this type were prepared at Trier and examples were sent to the various mints for the for the purpose of copying. At Cyzicus, the die engravers copied everything, including the Trier mintmark, and placed their own mintmark in the field. Eventually someone realized the mistake and new dies were prepared with the mintmark in its proper location. (See J.P.C. Kent, “The President’s Address” in NC 147 [1987], pp. v–vii.)

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Maximian as Honorific Senior Augustus

323.

Maximianus. As Senior Augustus (2nd reign), AD 307-310. Æ Follis (27mm, 8.11 g, 6h). Londinium (London) mint. Struck circa May-end of November AD 307. Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; PLN. RIC VI 85 & 90; RML 191; C&T 5.01.003; SCBC 704. Brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-113, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Numismatik Naumann 127 (2 April 2023), lot 857.

It should be noted that on this issue of the London mint, struck under Constantine I, Maximian is titled in the dative indicating that his title as Senior Augustus is considered honorific only following his retirement in AD 305 (C&T, 146). However, at this time in Rome, Maxentius had already made his true intentions known with the support of Maximian who came out of his brief retirement to support his son. According to Drost, the second emission of Maxentius at Rome which cites Maximian as MAXIMIANVS SEN P F AVG was issued from early-March AD 307. The third emission of summer-autumn AD 307 alters Maximian’s titles to indicate his role as an active Augustus. The contemporary ruling members of the Tetrarchy, however, did not acknowledge Maxentius’s revolt nor the return of Maximian. Consequently, at this time, this London mint emission under Constantine specifically refused to cite Maximian in the nominative which would have indicated his active role as emperor.

324.

Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (25mm, 5.29 g, 6h). Londinium (London) mint.

Struck circa AD 288-290. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Pax standing left, holding olive branch and vertical scepter; F|O//ML. RIC V.5 2045. Brown surfaces. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-116, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($400) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Roma E-Sale 76 (5 November 2020), lot 1170; Aretusa 4 (22 March 1996), lot 655.

High Grade Carausius – NGC MS 4/5, 5/5

325.

Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (23mm, 4.37 g, 6h). ‘SP’ mint. Struck circa AD 291. IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / PAX AVG, Pax standing left, holding up olive branch in right hand and transverse scepter in left; S|P//–. RIC V.5 3280. Brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-117, graded MS, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5, die shift. Wonderful portrait. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Künker 326 (7 October 2019), lot 1598.

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326 327 326.

Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (21.5mm, 4.17 g, 8h). Earlier style. Unmarked mint. Struck circa AD 286-287. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Pax standing left, holding olive branch and vertical scepter. RIC V.5 1250(e). Dark brown-green patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-118, graded AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from Baldwin’s, 27 September 2000.

Very Rare Early London Follis 327.

Constantius I. As Caesar, AD 293-305. Æ Follis (26.5mm, 9.31 g, 6h). Londinium (London) mint. Struck circa AD 296. Laureate head right / Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia. RIC VI –; RML 19; C&T 1.02.003. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-126, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Very rare. Very few examples cited in the new C&T. This coin superior to those illustrated in C&T and RML. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from Baldwin’s, 30 August 2011.

328.

Constantius I. As Caesar, AD 293-305. Æ Follis (26mm, 10.40 g, 12h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint, 1st officina.

Struck AD 300-302. Laureate and trabeate bust left, holding eagle-tipped scepter / Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; (lighted altar)|A//PLG. RIC VI 146a; Lyon 167. Dark brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-125, graded Ch AU*, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 115 (16 September 2020), lot 716.

Constantius I Argenteus – NGC Ch AU 5/5, 5/5

329.

Constantius I. As Caesar, AD 293-305. AR Argenteus (18.5mm, 3.22 g, 6h). Ticinum mint. 1st emission, 1st series, AD 294-295. CONSTANTI VS CAESAR, laureate head right / VICTORIA SARMAT, the tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before city gate with six turrets. RIC VI 13a; Gautier, Argent 3; RSC 286a. Deep and vibrant iridescent toning. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-119, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. ($750) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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331 330 330.

Constantius I. As Caesar, AD 293-305. Æ Follis (25.5mm, 8.30 g, 6h). Ticinum mint, 2nd officina. Struck circa AD 295-296. Laureate head right / Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia;*|–//ST. RIC VI 30a. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-122, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, silvering. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex David Welsh Collection.

331.

Constantius I. As Caesar, AD 293-305. Æ Follis (26mm, 8.96 g, 12h). Ticinum mint, 2nd officina. Struck circa AD 300-303. Laureate head right / Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia; ST•. RIC VI 46a. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-124, graded AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5, silvering. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Rauceby Hoard, Lincolnshire (PAS ID LIN-F6D516; BM Ref 2016 T649).

332 333 332.

Constantius I. As Caesar, AD 293-305. Æ Follis (27mm, 10.38 g, 6h). Ticinum mint, 3rd officina. Struck circa AD 304-305. Laureate head right / Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia; –|*//TT. RIC VI 48a. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-121, graded MS, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5, die shift. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Berk BBS 201 (13 July 2017), lot 236.

333.

Constantius I. As Caesar, AD 293-305. Æ Follis (25mm, 9.76 g, 12h). Carthago (Carthage) mint, 3rd officina.

Struck circa AD 299-303. Laureate head right / Carthago standing left, holding fruit in both hands; Γ. RIC IV 32a. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-123, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5, silvering. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 522 (24 August 2022), lot 585.

334 335 334.

Constantius I. AD 305-306. Æ Follis (28mm, 11.06 g, 12h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Laureate and cuirassed bust left / Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; (altar)|*//PLG. RIC VI 187a; Lyon 369. Brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-127, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Bertolami Fine Arts E-Auction 64 (13 January 2019), lot 967.

335.

Constantius I. AD 305-306. Æ Follis (27mm, 11.13 g, 6h). Cyzicus mint, 2nd officina. Laureate head right / Genius standing left, holding patera from which liquor flows, and cornucopia; KB. RIC VI 21a. Brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-120, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex CJR Collection.

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Extremely Rare Issue – Illustrated in C&T

336.

Galerius. As Caesar, AD 293-305. Æ Follis (27mm, 9.12 g, 8h). Londinium (London) mint. Struck circa AD 3031 May 305. Laureate and draped bust right / Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia. RIC VI –; RML 88 corr. (bust type; this coin cited); C&T 3.01.030 corr. (bust type; this coin cited and illustrated). Olive brown-green patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-129, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Extremely rare. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection.

This bust seems to lack pteryges when inspected in hand. Since the Julliac coin is from the same pair of dies, the C&T and RML entry for this coin could potentially be amended to laureate and draped only.

NGC MS 4/5, 4/5

337.

Galerius. As Caesar, AD 293-305. Æ Follis (27mm, 9.84 g, 1h). Siscia mint, 1st officina. Struck circa AD 296. Laureate head right / Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; -|A//*SIS. RIC VI 98b. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-130, graded MS, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5, silvering. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

338 339 338.

Galerius. As Caesar, AD 293-305. Æ Follis (27mm, 8.83 g, 1h). Thessalonica mint, 2nd officina. Struck circa AD 298-299. Laureate head right / Genius standing left, holding patera from which liquor flows and cornucopia; TSB. RIC VI 20b.

In NGC encapsulation 8560324-128, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, silvering. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection.

339.

Galerius. AD 305-311. Æ Follis (26.5mm, 8.84 g, 6h). Treveri (Trier) mint. Struck AD 305-early 307. Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; S|F//PTR. RIC VI 652b. Glossy dark brown patina.

In NGC encapsulation 8560324-131, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Kings Collection; Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 482 (16 December 2020), lot 506.

Exceptionally Heavy Flan

340.

Galerius. AD 305-311. Æ Follis (28.5mm, 14.58 g, 12h). Ticinum mint, 2nd officina. Struck circa AD 305.

Laureate head right / Fides seated left, holding a signum in each hand; –|•//ST. RIC VI 55b. Dark green-brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-132, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Exceptionally heavy. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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341 342 341.

Galerius. AD 305-311. Æ Follis (27.5mm, 9.13 g, 6h). Heraclea mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 305-306. Laureate head right / Genius standing left, holding patera from which liquor flows and cornucopia; HTΓ. RIC VI 24b. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-133, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex CJR Collection.

342.

Galeria Valeria. Augusta, AD 293(?)-311. AE Follis (27mm, 7.93 g, 12h). Cyzicus mint, 4th officina. Struck circa AD 308-309. Draped bust right, wearing stephane / Venus standing left, holding apple and drawing drapery from shoulder; Δ|-// MKV. RIC VI 46. Dark brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-067, graded AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex El Medina Collection; Classical Numismatic Group 47 (16 September 1998), lot 1997.

343 344 343.

Galeria Valeria. Augusta, AD 293(?)-311. Æ Follis (24.5mm, 6.03 g, 6h). Alexandria mint, 3rd officina. Struck circa AD 310. Draped bust right, wearing stephane / Venus standing facing, head left, holding up apple and raising fold drapery over shoulder; */K|Γ/P//ALE. RIC VI 122. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-066, graded AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5, flan flaw, silvering. Rare. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Jack A. Frazer Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 457, 4 December 2019), lot 463; CoinHunter (Catherine Bullowa) (24 June 1978), lot 296.

344.

Severus II. AD 306-307. Æ Follis (28mm, 11.32 g, 6h). Ticinum mint, 3rd officina. Struck December AD 306-January 307. Laureate head right / Emperor on horseback, galloping right, holding shield and thrusting spear at enemy to right, kneeling left, with outstretched arms; below, another enemy being trampled; TT. RIC VI 81. Dark brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-068, graded AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, die shift. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Conti Collection.

346 345 345.

Severus II. AD 306-307. Æ Follis (26.5mm, 8.93 g, 12h). Serdica mint, 2nd officina. Laureate head right / Genius standing left, holding patera, from which liquor flows, and cornucopia; –|B//•SM•SD•. RIC VI 24 var. (unlisted officina).

Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-069, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, silvering. Rare. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Conti Collection. Ex Berk BBS 197 (27 April 2017), lot 414.

346.

Maximinus II. As Caesar, AD 305-310. Æ Follis (22.5mm, 8.07 g, 6h). Alexandria mint, 5th officina. Struck late AD 308-310. Laureate head right / Genius standing left, holding patera from which liquor flows and cornucopia; K|Є/P//ALE. RIC VI 100a. Dark brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-070, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex James Fox Collection; Classical Numismatic Group inventory 10270, circa 1992.

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347.

Maximinus II. AD 310-313. Æ Follis (26mm, 6.23 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint, 4th officina. Struck circa AD 312.

Laureate head right / Jupiter standing left, holding globe and scepter; (wreath)|Δ//•SM•TS•. RIC VI 50a. Chocolate brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-071, graded Ch AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5, die shift. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Artemide LIX (6 May 2023), lot 711; Artemide XXVII (19 December 2009), lot 264.

348.

Maximinus II. AD 310-313. Æ Follis (23mm, 6.30 g, 12h). Nicomedia mint, 5th officina. Struck AD 310-311.

Laureate head right / Genius standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopia in left; SMNЄ. RIC VI 66c. Brown surfaces. EF. Well struck from fresh dies. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 25 (11 March 2023), lot 2637.

NGC MS 5/5, 4/5

349.

Maximinus II. AD 310-313. Æ Follis (21mm, 5.15 g, 6h). Nicomedia mint, 4th officina. Struck circa AD 312.

Laureate head right / Sol, radiate, standing left, raising hand and holding head of Serapis; */Δ|–//SMN. RIC VI 77b. Dark brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-074, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Kings Collection; Benito Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 477, 23 September 2020), lot 627.

350.

Maximinus II. AD 310-313. Æ Follis (24.5mm, 4.70 g, 12h). Alexandria mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 312. Laureate head right / Genius standing left, holding bust of Serapis and cornucopia; X|Γ//ALE. RIC VI 149b. Dark green-brown patina.

In NGC encapsulation 8560324-075, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Hartford Coin Company inventory AC1270.

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High Grade Follis – NGC MS* 5/5, 5/5

351.

Maximinus II. AD 310-313. Æ Follis (23.5mm, 6.37 g, 12h). Alexandria mint, 6th officina. Struck late AD 308310. Laureate head right / Genius standing left, holding patera from which liquor flows and cornucopia; K|S/P//ALE. RIC VI 105c. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-073, graded MS*, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5, silvering. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex James Fox Collection; Classical Numismatic Group inventory 10272, 14 January 1990.

352.

Maxentius. AD 307-312. Æ Follis (29mm, 12.83 g, 7h). Carthago (Carthage) mint, 3rd officina. 4th emission, summer AD 307. Laureate head right / Africa standing left, wearing elephant skin headdress and holding signum and tusk; at feet to left, lion standing left with captured bull; SE|F//Γ. RIC VI 57; Drost 26a. Chocolate brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-081, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection.

353 354 353.

Licinius I. AD 308-324. Æ Follis (22mm, 4.09 g, 6h). Heraclea mint, 4th officina. Struck early AD 313. Laureate head right / Jupiter standing left, holding globe surmounted by Victory, leaning on scepter; eagle with wreath standing to left, head right; –|Δ//SMHT. RIC VI 73. Brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-085, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5.

Well struck from fresh dies. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Roma E-Sale 76 (5 November 2020), lot 1230.

354.

Licinius I. AD 308-324. Æ Follis (22.5mm, 4.75 g, 6h). Nicomedia mint, 5th officina. Struck circa AD 312. Laureate head right / Genius standing left, holding patera over altar and cornucopia; –|Є//SMN. RIC VI 71a. Dark brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-083, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Well centered and struck. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

355.

Licinius I. AD 308-324. Æ Follis (25.5mm, 7.58 g, 6h). Cyzicus mint, 2nd officina. Struck circa AD 309-310.

Laureate head right / Mars advancing right, holding spear, shield, and trophy over shoulder; B|–//MKV. RIC VI 60. Dark brown patina with some red-green. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-084, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. An attractive example. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 497 (4 August 2021), lot 593; Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 394 (29 March 2017), lot 517.

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356 357 356.

Licinius I. AD 308-324. Æ Follis (19.5mm, 2.97 g, 6h). Cyzicus mint, 2nd officina. Struck AD 317-320. Laureate and trabeate bust left, holding mappa, globe, and scepter / Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe and scepter; (wreath)|B// SMK. RIC VII 9. Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-082, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5, silvering. Fully silvered. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Triskeles 5 (27 June 2013), lot 192.

Dramatic Double Strike 357.

Licinius II. Caesar, AD 317-324. Æ Follis (21.5mm, 3.88 g, 6h). Antioch mint, uncertain officina. Struck AD 317320. Laureate and draped bust left, holding mappa, globe, and scepter / Jupiter standing left, holding [Victory on globe] and scepter; captive to left; –|[...]//SMANT. RIC VII 29. Brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-136, graded Ch VF, Strike: 2/5, Surface: 2/5, marks, double-struck. Dramatic double strike about 70% off center. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Mars Collection.

Extremely Rare – Illustrated in RML and C&T

358.

Crispus. Caesar, AD 316-326. Æ Follis (19.5mm, 2.85 g, 6h). Londinium (London) mint. Struck AD 317. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Sol standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, right hand raised, holding globe in left hand; S/*|P//PLN. RIC VII –; RML 840 (this coin cited and illustrated); C&T 8.10.009 (this coin cited and illustrated). Brown surfaces.

In NGC encapsulation 8560324-086, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5. Extremely rare and possibly unique. ($500) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Paul DiMarzio Collection, purchased from CGB, February 2011.

Very Rare Variety – Ch MS, 5/5, 5/5

359.

Constantine I. AD 307/310-337. Æ Follis (20mm, 2.94 g, 11h). Antioch mint, 5th officina. Struck AD 317-320.

Laureate and trabeate bust left, holding globe, scepter, and mappa / Jupiter standing facing, head left, holding Victory on globe and scepter; at feet to left, bound captive crouching left; –|Є//• SMANT. RIC VII 26 note var. (unlisted officina). In NGC encapsulation 8560324-079, graded Ch MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5, silvering. Very rare variety. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

RIC VII 26 note references a 2nd officina coin in Vienna with a pellet on the exergual line before. Examples from other officinae have since appeared on the market, suggesting that this is a small emission, possibly occurring shortly before the regular RIC VII 26 one. The variety remains very rare.

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Constantine I Dafne Coinage

360.

Constantine I. AD 307/310-337. Æ Follis (19mm, 3.01 g, 12h). Dafne coinage. Constantinople mint, 2nd officina.

2nd emission, circa late AD 327. Rosette-diademed head right, eyes to God / CONSTANTINI ANA DAFNE, Victory seated left on cippus, head right, holding branch in each hand; to left, bound captive seated left, head right, at base of trophy; B|–// CONS. RIC VII 32B; Speck and Huston Second Issue. Brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-076, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

McGregor (SAN 1984) in his article Constantiniana Dafne–a different point of view, is quoted by Speck and Huston in the their study of this coinage Constantine’s Dafne Coinage at Constantinople, p. 2 “McGregor set out the religious significance of this reverse type–portraying Constantine as Dafne, turning away from the symbols of the pagan religion (Apollo and Sol) toward the palm, symbol of Christianity. It is the first obviously Christian coinage design ever issued at a Roman mint. Its significance at this mint at this time can hardly be misinterpreted– Constantine is announcing to his new city that it is to be a Christian city. The message is local and specific, and it is the only message he presents on the coinage during the entire period of its construction as the new Christian capitol.”

361 362 361.

Constantine I. AD 307/310-337. Æ Follis (18mm, 2.53 g, 12h). Antioch mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 324-325.

Laureate head right / CONSTAN/TINVS/ AVG/ SMANTΓ in four lines; wreath above; pellet below. RIC VII 57. Brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-080, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. L. Ramskold Collection (Leu Numismatik Web Auction 25, 11 March 2023),lot 2910.

362.

Constantine I. AD 307/310-337. Æ Follis (19mm, 3.31 g, 12h). Antioch mint, 2nd officina. Struck AD 325-326.

Laureate head right / City gate with two turrets, no door, star above; SMANTB. RIC VII 63; LRBC 1333. Dark brown patina.

In NGC encapsulation 8560324-077, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

363

364

363.

Constantine I. AD 307/310-337. Æ Follis (14mm, 1.84 g, 6h). Antioch mint, 2nd officina. Struck AD 335-337.

Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Two soldiers standing facing, heads turned toward one another, both holding reversed spear and resting hand on shield set on ground; signum between them: SMANB. RIC VII 108 var. (diadem type).

Dark brown patina, flan crack, some clashing. Good VF. Not suitable for encapsulation. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Mars Collection.

364.

Constantine I. AD 307/310-337. Æ Follis (19mm, 2.28 g, 12h). Partial reverse brockage. Uncertain (possibly Antioch) mint. [CONS]TANTI NVS MAX AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / [GLORIA EX]ERC IT[VS], [two soldiers standing vis-à-vis, each holding reversed spear and shield set on ground; uncertain number of signa between them; mintmark in exergue]. Cf. RIC VII 86; cf. LRBC 1354. Earthen black green patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-078, graded F, Strike: 1/5, Surface: 3/5. Partially double stuck reverse with clashing. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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365 366 365.

Fausta. Augusta, AD 324-326. Æ Follis (20mm, 3.75 g, 12h). Treveri (Trier) mint, 1st officina. Struck under Constantine I, AD 326. Bareheaded and mantled bust right / Fausta (as Spes) standing left, holding two children in her arms; PTR(pellet-in-upturned crescent). RIC VII 484. Brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-142, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Artemide LIX (6 May 2023), lot 712.

366.

Fausta. Augusta, AD 324-326. Æ Follis (18.5mm, 3.78 g, 12h). Ticinum mint, 3rd officina. Struck under Constantine I, AD 326. Bareheaded and mantled bust right, wearing necklace / Fausta (as Spes) standing facing, head left, holding two children; T(upturned crescent)T. RIC VII 203; LRBC 488. Brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-141, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex James Fox Collection; Classical Numismatic Group inventory 10300, 10 November 1985.

367

368

367.

Crispus. Caesar, AD 316-326. Æ Follis (19.5mm, 3.37 g, 12h). Londinium (London) mint. Struck under Constantine I, AD 317-318. Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Sol standing left, raising hand and holding globe; (upturned crescent)|–// PLN. RIC VII 144; RML 884; C&T 8.11.035. Olive brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-087, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection; Dr. J. S. Vogelaar Collection (Spink 196, 24 September 2008), lot 124 (part of).

368.

Constantine II. As Caesar, AD 316-337. Æ Follis (19.5mm, 3.57 g, 12h). Treveri (Trier) mint, 2nd officina. Struck under Constantine I, AD 317-318. Bareheaded and cuirassed bust right / Sol standing left, extending arm and holding globe; F|T//BTR. RIC VII 181. Even dark brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-134, graded Ch AU*, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. R4 in RIC. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 245 (1 December 2010), lot 418 (there as Constantius II, as Caesar).

369 370 369.

Constantine II. As Caesar, AD 316-337. Æ Follis (18.5mm, 3.58 g, 6h). Treveri (Trier) mint. Struck AD 326. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left / City gate with two turrets, no doors; star above; STR(pellet-in-crescent). RIC VII 479; LRBC 19.

Lovely dark brown-green patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-135, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

370.

Constantius II. AD 337-361. Æ (21mm, 2.14 g, 6h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint, 1st officina. Struck AD 355-356.

Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Helmeted soldier standing left, holding shield and spearing fallen horseman to lower left; shield to lower right; CPLG. RIC VIII 189; Lyon 240; LRBC 253. Green-brown patina, rotated double-strike. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-139, graded VF, Strike: 2/5, Surface: 2/5, marks, double-struck. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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371.

Constantius II. AD 337-361. Æ (16.5mm, 2.49 g, 6h). Siscia mint, 1st officina. Struck AD 351-355. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Helmeted soldier standing left, holding shield and spearing fallen horseman; shield to lower right; ASIS(Z retrograde). RIC VIII 352; LRBC 1222. Olive brown-green patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-140, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Richard J. Sullivan Collection.

372.

Constantius II. AD 337-361. Æ (22.5mm, 4.57 g, 6h). Alexandria mint, 4th officina. Struck AD 348-350. Pearldiademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Constantius standing left on galley, holding radiate phoenix on globe and labarum; Victory at helm holding rudder; –|*//ALEΔ. RIC VIII 52; LRBC 2834. Glossy dark brown surfaces. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-138, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Rare. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection.

373.

Julian II. AD 360-363. Æ (29mm, 8.57 g, 12h). Constantinople mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 361-363. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Bull standing right; two stars above; –|•//•CONSPΓ(palm). RIC VIII 162; LRBC 2058. Dark brown-green patina. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-143, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, marks. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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BYZANTINE COINAGE The Smallest Byzantine Denomination

374.

Anastasius I. 491-518. Æ Minimus (9.5mm, 0.69 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Anastasius monogram within border. DOC 15 (Nummus); MIBE 40; SB 13 (Nummus). Green earthen patina. VF. An excellent example of this tiny denomination. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Numismatik Naumann 94 (4 October 2020), lot 766.

Dramatic Flip-over Double Struck Solidus

375.

Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (23mm, 4.47 g, 7h). Constantinople mint, 2nd officina. Struck 507-518.

Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield / Victory standing left, holding long staff surmounted by reversed staurogram; star to left; B//CONOB. DOC 7b; MIBE 7; SB 5. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-045, graded MS, Strike: 2/5, Surface: 2/5, flip-over double strike, wavy flan. ($1000) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Numismatik Naumann 108 (3 October 2021), lot 1078.

376.

Anastasius I. 491-518. Æ Half Follis (28.5mm, 7.52 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 5th officina. Struck 512-517.

Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Large K; cross to left; Є to right. DOC 24g; MIBE 33; SB 25. Dark brown and earthen patina. Near VF. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Italo Vecchi Collection (Roma E-Sale 75, 15 October 2020), lot 923, purchased from London Ancient Coins.

Clashed Dies – NGC MS 5/5, 2/5

377.

Justin I. 518-527. AV Tremissis (15.5mm, 1.49 g, 8h). Constantinople mint. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Victory advancing right, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; star to right; CONOB. DOC 4; MIBE 5; SB 58.

Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-046, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5, wavy flan. An incredibly bold strike with the CONOB on the reverse clearly displayed above Justin’s diadem. ($250) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik AG 18 (18 December 2021), lot 3737.

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379 378 378.

Justin I. 518-527. Æ Pentanummium (13.5mm, 2.08 g, 6h). Antioch mint. Struck 522-527. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Tyche of Antioch seated left; Э to left; all within shrine. DOC 57 corr. (no Orontes); MIBE 67; SB 111.

Dark brown and earthen patina. VF. A clear example. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Collection of a Swiss scholar (Leu Numismatik AG Web Auction 14, 12 December 2020), lot 1512.

DOC additionally attributes an unclear example of this type to Anastasius I as no. 50.

379.

Justinian I. 527-565. Æ Decanummium (19.5mm, 5.65 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Dated RY 13 (AD 539/40).

Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Large I, cross above; A/N/N/O - X/III across field; CON. DOC 77; MIBE 99; SB 167. Glossy dark brown-green surfaces. Good VF. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Savoca 84 (30 August 2020), lot 387.

380 381 380.

Justinian I. 527-565. Æ 16 Nummi (20mm, 7.03 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 552-562. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Large IS (denomination), Christogram above; A - P flanking; TЄS. DOC 98d; MIBE 169c; Metcalf, Copper 169-202; SB 178. Dark brown and green patina, roughness, cleaning scratches. Good Fine. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Phil Peck Collection.

381.

Justinian I. 527-565. Æ Half Follis (25mm, 7.64 g, 12h). Antioch (Theoupolis) mint, 3rd officina. Struck 531/2536/7. Justinian enthroned facing, holding scepter and globus cruciger / Large K, cross to left dividing T - H/Є - Ч/O/P; Γ to right. DOC 208; MIBE 135; SB 225. Brown and earthen red patina with some green, some roughness, a few scratches. Near VF. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Phil Peck Collection.

382 383 382.

Justinian I. 527-565. Æ Dodecanummium – 12 Nummi (15.5mm, 4.76 g, 6h). Alexandria mint. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Large I B (denomination), cross between; AΛЄΞ. DOC 274; MIBE 165; SB 247. Dark brown and green patina. Good Fine. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Phil Peck Collection.

Bust Holding Cross 383.

Tiberius II Constantine. 578-582. Æ Dodecanummium – 12 Nummi (14mm, 4.09 g, 12h). Alexandria mint.

Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, holding cross / Large I B (denomination), staurogram set on two steps between; AΛЄΞ. DOC 56; MIB 63; MIBE VV106 (Maurice); SB 460. Dark green-earthen patina. VF. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Phil Peck Collection.

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384 385 384.

Maurice Tiberius. 582-602. Æ Follis (25.5mm, 11.46 g, 6h). Cyzicus mint, 2nd officina. Dated RY 7 (AD 588/589).

Crowned and curiassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger and shield / Large M, cross above; A/N/N/O - ςI (date) across field; B//KYZ. DOC 123b; MIBE 84D; SB 518. Dark earthen-green patina, minor weakness. VF. An expressive portrait. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Phil Peck Collection.

385.

Maurice Tiberius. 582-602. Æ Half Follis (22mm, 5.59 g, 6h). Antioch (Theoupolis) mint. Dated RY 8 (AD 589/90). Crowned facing bust, wearing consular robes, holding mappa and eagle-tipped scepter / Large XX, cross above; A/N/N/O - III/Ч (date) across field; R. DOC 182; MIBE 97; SB 534. Dark brown and earthen patina, minor cleaning scratches.

VF. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection.

386 387 386.

Maurice Tiberius. 582-602. Æ Decanummium (14.5mm, 3.33 g, 6h). Syracuse mint. Struck 587/8-602. Helmeted, draped, and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger / Large X; SE/LI/CI/A around in quarters. DOC 281; MIBE 140; Anastasi 24; SB 583. Dark green patina and earthen patina. VF. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection.

387.

Maurice Tiberius. 582-602. Æ Decanummium (14.5mm, 4.80 g, 6h). Catania mint. Dated RY 18 (AD 599/600).

Helmeted, draped, and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield / Large I; A/N/N/O - X/ςII (date) across field; CAT. DOC 276; MIBE 137D; Anastasi 14; SB 581. Dark green and earthen patina, some cleaning scratches.

Near VF. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection.

Four Rotated Double Strike Solidi of Phocas

388.

Phocas. 602-610. AV Solidus (22mm, 4.45 g, 7h). Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck December 603-604.

Crowned facing bust, wearing consular robes, holding mappa and cross / Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; I//CONOB. DOC (4b); MIBE 2; SB 623. Toned with some luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-050, graded MS, Strike: 3/5, Surface: 3/5, clipped, brushed, double-struck. Rotated double strike on both sides. ($500) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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389.

Phocas. 602-610. AV Solidus (23mm, 4.51 g, 7h). Constantinople mint, 2nd officina. Struck 604-607. Draped and cuirassed bust facing, wearing crown without pendilia, holding globus cruciger / Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; B//CONOB. DOC 5b; MIBE 7; SB 618. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-049, graded MS, Strike: 3/5, Surface: 4/5, double struck w/ rotation, brushed. Rotated double strike on both sides. ($500) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Roma XXI (24 March 2021), lot 899.

390.

Phocas. 602-610. AV Solidus (22.5mm, 4.47 g, 7h). Constantinople mint, 8th officina. Struck 604-607. Draped and cuirassed bust facing, wearing crown without pendilia, holding globus cruciger / Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; H//CONOB. DOC 5h; MIBE 7; SB 618. Toned, some luster. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-047, graded MS, Strike: 3/5, Surface: 3/5, clipped, brushed, scuff, double-struck. ($400) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Web 15 (27 February 2021), lot 2333.

391.

Phocas. 602-610. AV Solidus (23mm, 4.46 g, 7h). Constantinople mint, uncertain (2nd or 9th?) officina. Struck 604-607. Draped and cuirassed bust facing, wearing crown without pendilia, holding globus cruciger / Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; [...]//CONOB. DOC 5; MIBE 7; SB 618. Toned, lustrous.

In NGC encapsulation 8560324-048, graded MS, Strike: 3/5, Surface: 3/5, double struck w/ rotation, brushed. Rotated double strike on both sides. ($400) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Web 12 (30 May 2020), lot 1486.

392.

Phocas. 602-610. Æ Follis (31mm, 12.28 g, 6h). Cyzicus mint, 2nd officina. Dated RY 1 (AD 602/3). Crowned facing figures of Phocas, holding globus cruciger, and Leontina, nimbate, holding cruciform scepter / Large m, cross above; A/N/N/O - I (date) across field; KYZB. DOC 69b; MIBE 75; SB 664. Dark brown surfaces with some red, roughness. Good Fine. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Artemide e-Live 15 (28 November 2020), lot 629.

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393.

Heraclius. 610-641. AV Solidus (23mm, 4.15 g, 6h). Light weight issue of 22 siliquae. Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck 610-613. Draped and cuirassed facing bust, wearing plumed helmet decorated with a cross, holding cross / Cross potent set on three steps; I//OB+*. DOC 6 var. (unlisted officina); MIB 58; SB 774. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-052, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5, brushed. Very rare. ($1000) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Web 24 (3 December 2022), lot 685.

394 395 394.

Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine. 610-641. AV Solidus (22mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 5th officina. Struck 613-circa 616. Crowned facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, both wearing chlamys; cross above / Cross potent set on three steps; Є//CONOB. DOC 8e; MIB 8a; SB 734. Toned, dramatically off center. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-054, graded MS, Strike: 3/5, Surface: 3/5, brushed, edge bend. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Web 14 (12 December 2020), lot 1564.

395.

Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine. 610-641. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.40 g, 7h). Constantinople mint, 5th officina. Struck circa 616-circa 625. Crowned facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, both wearing chlamys; cross above / Cross potent set on three steps; I to right; Є//CONOB. DOC 14d; MIB 14; SB 739. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-053, graded AU, Strike: 2/5, Surface: 3/5, clipped, brushed, double-struck. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex David J. Fleischmann Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 524, 28 September 2022), lot 726, purchased from George Beach.

396.

Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine and Heraclonas. 610-641. AV Solidus (17mm, 4.42 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 5th officina. Dated IY 11 (637/8). Heraclonas, Heraclius, and Heraclius Constantine standing facing, each wearing crown and chlamys and holding globus cruciger / Cross potent set on three steps; Heraclius monogram to left, (I/A) monogram (date) to right; Є//CONOB. DOC 39d; MIB 45; SB 764. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-055, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, clipped, brushed. ($500) From the Gasvoda Collection.

397.

Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine. 610-641. Æ Follis (26mm, 10.62 g, 12h). Seleucia Isauriae mint, 1st officina. Dated RY 7 (AD 616/7). Crowned facing figures of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, both wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger; cross between / Large M, Christogram above; A/N/N/O - ςI (date) across field; A//SЄLISЧ. DOC 181a; MIB 193; SB 845. Green and earthen-brown patina. VF. A well-struck example for the issue. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Johnson Family Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 452, 18 September 2019), lot 812, purchased from Birkler and Waddell, February 1981.

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398.

Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine. 610-641. Æ Dodecanummium – 12 Nummi (15mm, 4.45 g, 6h). Alexandria mint. Struck 613-618. Crowned facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, both wearing chlamys / Large I B (denomination), cross potent set on two steps between; AΛЄΞ. DOC 189; MIB 200a; SB 853. Dark brown-green patina.

VF. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Italo Vecchi Collection (Roma E-Sale 77, 26 November 2020), lot 1484.

Very Rare & Interesting Eastern Issue

399.

Heraclius. 610-641. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.30 g, 7h). Uncertain eastern military mint. Dated IY 15 (AD 611/12).

Crowned, draped, and cuirassed facing bust (resembling Phocas), holding globus cruciger / Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; IΠ//CONOB. DOC 186 (Alexandria); MIB 76 (Cyprus?, or eastern military mint); Bendall, Jerusalem 7 (Jerusalem?); D. Woods, “Once More on the Solidi of an Eastern Military Mint Under Phocas and Heraclius” in RN 173 (2016), p. 360, fig. 2; SB 850 (Jerusalem). Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-051, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5, brushed, edge scuffs, edge bend. Very rare. ($1500) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Roma XVIII (29 September 2019), lot 1290.

In the most recent scholarly update to this complex series, David Woods in RN (2016) thoroughly rejected the attribution of this solidi series to the ephemeral mint at Jerusalem (Woods, 371). While two series of relatively crude bronze folles were struck at Jerusalem during the Persian siege of the city in 614, it is inadvisable to place this solidi series there as well. Woods likewise refutes Hahn’s Cypriot mint suggestion, strongly favoring the attribution to an uncertain military mint (Woods, 369-371). However, the details of this military mint are somewhat complex. The reality of the very rare Phocas solidi (Woods, fig. 1) that are likely a product of this mint, followed by the Heraclius solidi in the style of Phocas (Woods, fig. 2) complicates understanding this series’ progression from Phocas, to Phocas/Heraclius, to Heraclius with Heraclius Constantine.

The first two coins in this series are both marked IΠ. The Heraclius with Heraclius Constantine coins are known marked A, I, IX, and IΠ. It has furthermore been suggested that rare coins marked Є could also belong to this series (CNG XXVII, 1383 and CNG 124, 739 = Heritage 351, 12211).

In agreement with Woods, it is highly unlikely that the coins marked A could represent Alexandria or that the Π signifies polis (Woods, 362).

Consequently, Grieson’s Alexandrian mint suggestion can likewise be politely refuted. Bendall’s reading of the I as shorthand for Jerusalem is furthermore not the most convincing suggestion (Woods, 362). Beyond his Cypriot mint suggestion, however, Hahn attempted to read the letter Π “as an abbreviation of the term πενταετηρίς ‘a period of five years,’” (Woods, 365-366). Woods, however, convincingly points out the inconsistencies and unlikeliness of this reading (Woods, 366). Thus, with the non-military mint attributions exhausted and the reading of ‘a period of five years’ refuted, Woods asks “So what alternatives, if any, are there to Hahn’s explanations of the marks on these solidi?”

(Woods, 366).

Woods ultimately suggests that is it possible that the Phocas solidi marked IΠ could refer to the 15th indiction year, struck by military forces loyal to Phocas still in resistance against Heraclius (Woods, 366-367); possibly those of the patrician Comentiolus (Phocas’ brother) “who was based at Ancyra in Galatia” (Woods, 367). Comentiolus was, however, “assassinated by a certain Justin, commander of [the] Armenian forces” (Woods, 367). Consequently, the Heraclius with Phocas portrait issue could then have been struck by these same forces to demonstrate their loyalty to Heraclius despite not having an official imperial imagio of their new ruler.

Concerning the locale of the Heraclius with Heraclius Constantine coinage of this uncertain eastern military mint, Woods acknowledges that “one may tentatively favor a site, or rather a series of sites, near the main concentrations of Byzantine forces as they campaigned about Asia Minor, but nothing more specific than this” (Woods, 369). Regarding the dating of this series, if the letters at the end of the reverse do signify indiction years, the dating should be revised to IΠ = (first) IY 15 (AD 611/2), A = IY 1 (AD 612/3), I = IY 10 (AD 621/2), IX = IY 11 (AD 622/3), and IΠ = (second) IY 15 (AD 626/7) (Woods, 368). Woods makes no mention of the possibility of the rare coins marked Є belonging to this series. But, if they do indeed belong to this series, they could represent Є = IY 5 (AD 616/7). Thus, this example can be reattributed to the first IY 15 (AD 611/12). Ultimately, more find evidence would aid our understanding of this series, but until an update is made to this series’ scholarship, Woods’ suggestions have been adopted here.

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401 400 400.

Constans II. 641-668. Æ Half Follis (17mm, 6.39 g, 11h). Carthage mint. Struck 643-647. Crowned facing bust, with short beard(?), wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger / Large cross; X - X (denomination) flanking; CRTς. DOC 13840; MIB 196; SB 1057. Dark green and earthen patina. Near VF. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection.

While SB considers this bust type beardless, both this coin and the SB plate coin appear to have a short beard indicated.

401.

Constans II. 641-668. Æ Follis (25mm, 4.10 g, 6h). Syracuse mint. Struck 647-650. Crowned facing bust, with short beard, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger / Large M; monogram above. DOC 177a; MIB 206; Anastasi 87; SB 1105. Green and earthen patina, light roughness. Near VF. Overstruck. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Phil Peck Collection.

402 403 402.

Constantine IV Pogonatus. 668-685. Æ Half Follis (16.5mm, 2.73 g, 6h). Syracuse mint. Struck 674-681(?).

Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder / Large K; +/ A/N - N/O/ Δ flanking. DOC 67 var. (cross above K); MIB 111-112 var. (same); Anastasi 245 bis var. (same); SB 1214 var. (same). Dark green-brown patina.

VF. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection.

Despite the ANNO Δ on this issue seeming to suggest IY 4 (AD 675/6), DOC considers the dating of this issue uncertain.

403.

Justinian II. First reign, 685-695. Æ Follis (27mm, 5.46 g, 6h). Syracuse mint. Crowned facing bust, wearing ornate jeweled chlamys; holding globus cruciger and akakia; to left, upright palm frond; to right, star above upright palm frond / Large M, monogram above; * below; [SCL]. Cf. DOC (55) (for similar without star noted on reverse); cf. MIB 68 (same); Anastasi 357 (same obv. die as illustrated example); cf. SB 1296 (same). Dark green and earthen patina, cleaning scratches.

Near VF. ($50) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Italo Vecchi Collection (Roma E-Sale 75, 15 October 2020), lot 950.

404.

Tiberius III (Apsimar). 698-705. AV Solidus (18.5mm, 4.43 g, 7h). Constantinople mint, 3rd officina. Crowned and cuirassed facing bust, holding transverse spear and shield / Cross potent set on three steps; Γ//CONOB. DOC 1 var. (unlisted officina); MIB 1; SB 1360. In NGC encapsulation 6558566-012, graded Ch AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. ($750) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 123 (23 May 2023), lot 740; Künker 326 (7 October 2019), lot 1819; Giessener Münzhandlung 78 (13 June 1996), lot 677.

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405.

Philippicus (Bardanes). 711-713. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.50 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, uncertain (1st or 3rd) officina. Crowned facing bust, wearing loros, holding globus cruciger and eagle-tipped scepter / Cross potent set on three steps; [...]//CONOB. DOC 1; MIB 1; SB 1447. Toned, lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-056, graded MS, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, brushed. A wonderful portrait. ($1000) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Family of Constantine Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 126, 28 May 2024), lot 971.

406 407 406.

Leo V the Armenian, with Constantine. 813-820. Æ Follis (17mm, 2.04 g, 6h). Syracuse mint. Crowned facing bust of Leo, wearing loros, holding cross potent / Crowned facing bust of Constantine, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger. DOC 16; Anastasi 487; SB 1638. Dark green patina. Good VF. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Italo Vecchi Collection (Roma E-Sale 75, 15 October 2020), lot 977.

407.

Theophilus. 829-842. Æ Follis (17mm, 3.40 g, 6h). Syracuse mint. Struck 830/1-842. Crowned facing bust, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger / Large M; cross above, X/X/X to left, N/N/N to right, Θ below. DOC 30; Anastasi 548; SB 1681. Dark green-earthen patina. VF. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection.

NGC Ch AU 5/5, 4/5

408.

Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus, with Romanus II. 913-959. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.35 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 945-959. Nimbate facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Crowned facing half-length busts of Constantine, wearing loros, and Romanus, wearing chlamys, together holding patriarchal cross between them. DOC 15; Füeg 2.A.21 (Romanus II, with Constantine VII); SB 1751. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324057, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. ($1000) From the Gasvoda Collection.

Füeg considered that this class of SB 1751’s with these features should belong to the period following Constantine VII’s death as a posthumous continuation of the series into Romanus II’s sole reign. While this coin certainly belongs to this group using Füeg’s criteria, recent scholarship has generally not accepted this reattribution. Solidi from the brief sole reign of Romanus II remain unobtainable and known from only two examples that reside in DOC. The other coins sometimes attributed to Romanus II’s sole reign are two Cherson mint bronzes of disputed attribution (SB 1767 and SB 1775).

409.

Constantine IX Monomachus. 1042-1055. AV Histamenon Nomisma (27.5mm, 4.38 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing on suppedion, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Crowned facing bust of Constantine, wearing loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger. DOC 2a; Füeg II 2.A; SB 1829. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-058, graded AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5, die shift. Struck on a broad flan. ($400) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik AG 15 (27 February 2021), lot 2465.

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Very Rare – NGC AU* 5/5, 4/5

410.

Michael VI Stratioticus. 1056-1057. AV Tetarteron Nomisma (20mm, 4.05 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Nimbate facing bust of the Theotokos, orans / Michael, standing facing on suppedion, wearing crown and loros, holding long cross and akakia. DOC 2; Füeg II 2.y; SB 1841. Toned, lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560912-001, graded Ch AU*, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, brushed. Very rare. ($5000) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 121 (6 October 2022), lot 1131.

Michael served as a logothetes tou stratiotikou (approximately a comptroller of military finances) during the sole reign of Theodora who appointed him as her successor. However, Michael failed to secure the backing of the powerful military faction in Asia Minor which revolted against him and proclaimed the general Isaac Comnenus as emperor. Michael ultimately abdicated and took holy orders. His brief 375 day reign likely contributes to the great rarity of his coinage today.

411 412 411.

Michael VII Ducas. 1071-1078. EL Histamenon Nomisma (30mm, 4.42 g, 5h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Crowned facing bust of Michael, wearing loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger. DOC 2a; SB 1868. Toned, multiple strikes on obverse. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-060, graded Ch XF, Strike: 2/5, Surface: 2/5, brushed. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Leu Web 15 (27 February 2021), lot 2556.

412.

Michael VII Ducas. 1071-1078. EL Histamenon Nomisma (28.5mm, 4.40 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Crowned facing bust of Michael, wearing loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger. DOC 2a; SB 1868. Lightly toned, lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-059, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5, die shift. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 559 (3 April 2024), lot 616; Classical Numismatic Group inventory 719094 (16 February 2000).

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Strong Clashing on Obverse

413.

Alexius I Comnenus. 1081-1118. AV Hyperpyron (32mm, 4.37 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1092/3-1118.

Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing on suppedion, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Alexius standing facing, wearing crown and chlamys, holding labarum with pellet on shaft and globus cruciger; manus Dei above; six pellets in loros end. DOC 20g; SB 1913. Toned. With NGC photo-cert 8560324-06, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surfaces: 1/5, wrinkled. The clashing of the large jewels in the chlamys end on the reverse gives the obverse a very interesting appearance. ($400) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Numismatik Naumann 92 (2 August 2020), lot 993.

414.

John II Comnenus. 1118-1143. EL Aspron Trachy Nomisma (33mm, 4.18 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1122-circa 1143. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; triangle of pellets at each end of cushion on throne / Crowned facing figure of John, wearing chlamys and resting hand on chest, and St. George, wearing military attire and holding sword, both holding long patriarchal cross set on three steps between them. DOC 8d; SB 1942. Toned. With NGC photo-cert 8560324-063, graded Ch VF, Strike: 2/5, Surfaces: 3/5, die shift. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Vitangelo Collection (Roma E-Sale 78, 17 December 2020), lot 1964.

415.

John II Comnenus. 1118-1143. AV Hyperpyron (33mm, 4.41 g, 5h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1137-circa 1143.

Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing on suppedion, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Crowned facing figure of John, wearing loros, resting hand on chest and holding globus cruciger, being crowned by the Theotokos, nimbate, to right. DOC 3b; SB 1940. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-062, graded Ch XF, Strike: 2/5, Surface: 2/5, die shift. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Numismatik Naumann 92 (2 August 2020), lot 997.

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416.

John II Comnenus. 1118-1143. BI Trachy (29mm, 4.13 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1137-circa 1143.

Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Crowned facing bust of John, wearing loros, holding cruciform scepter and globus cruciger. DOC 10b; SB 1944. Brown surfaces. VF. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Numismatik Naumann 87 (1 March 2020), lot 799.

417.

Manuel I Comnenus. 1143-1180. EL Aspron Trachy (30mm, 4.09 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck circa 1160-circa 1164. Christ Pantokrator standing facing on suppedion, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels; stars flanking / Facing figures of Manuel, wearing crown and loros, and St. Theodore, nimbate and wearing military attire, each resting hand on a sheathed sword and together holding patriarchal cross set on globus between them. DOC 4c; SB 1959.

Toned. With NGC photo-cert 8560324-064, graded Ch VF, Strike: 3/5, Surfaces: 4/5, die shift. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Martinez Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 477, 23 September 2020), lot 675; Numismatica Ars Classica 56 (8 October 2010), lot 792; Aus dem Monetarium (December 1995), no. 95.

418.

Alexius III Angelus-Comnenus. 1195-1203. BI Aspron Trachy (29mm, 4.28 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1197-1203. Facing bust of Christ, holding scroll; nimbus with five pellets in each double-lined arm / Crowned facing figures of Alexius and St. Constantine, both wearing loros and holding labarum, together holding globus cruciger between them. DOC 3b; SB 2012. Dark brown patina, traces of toning. Good VF. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Numismatik Naumann 87 (1 March 2020), lot 803.

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419.

Latin Rulers of Constantinople. 1204-1261. BI Trachy (25mm, 2.09 g, 6h). Small module. Constantinople mint.

Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Crowned facing half-length bust of the emperor, wearing loros, holding cruciform scepter and globus cruciger. DOC 33; SB 1247. Dark brown patina. Near EF. Well struck for the type. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Numismatik Naumann 92 (2 August 2020), lot 999.

420.

Michael VIII Palaeologus. 1261-1282. Æ Trachy (24.5mm, 2.05 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. The Theotokos enthroned facing, holding nimbate facing head of the Holy Infant on breast; sigla: B | B / Crowned facing figure of Michael, wearing loros, resting hand on hip and holding akakia, and St. Michael the Archangel, blessing Michael. DOC 59; BTM C.6; PCPC 24; SB 2263. Dark green-brown patina, minor cleaning scratches. VF. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Künker 326 (7 October 2019), lot 1894.

Struck on a Reverse Brockage

421.

Andronicus II Palaeologus, with Michael IX. 1282-1328. AV Hyperpyron (22mm, 3.83 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1294-1303. Half-length facing figure of the Theotokos, orans, within city walls with six towers; uncertain sigla / Christ standing facing, crowning Andronicus and Michael, kneeling to left and right respectively, both wearing loros. DOC Class IIa 235-261 var. (uncertain sigla); PCPC 127; SB 2396. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8560324-065, graded Ch XF, Strike: 2/5, Surface: 4/5, struck on reverse brockage, clipped. ($1000) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 454 (16 October 2019), lot 488.

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WORLD COINAGE

422.

FRANCE, Provincial. Strasbourg (Bishophric). Henri I. Circa 1181-1190. AR Denier (16mm, 0.66 g, 4h). Mitred and draped bust right, holding crozier and raising hand in benediction / Church façade with three towers. Nessel 55. Iridescent toning. VF. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

423.

ITALY, Firenze. Republic. 1189-1532. AR Fiorino d’argento (20mm, 1.76 g, 5h). Struck 1260-1279. Ornate lily of Florence / Facing bust of St. John the Baptist, holding cross and raising hand in benediction. MIR 41/2. Iridescent toning.

Near EF. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex G. Savonarola Collection, purchased from Umberto Fiero, 1986.

424.

ITALY, Lucca. Republic. 1169-1805. AR Grosso (20mm, 1.65 g, 7h). In the name of Otto IV, King of Italy. Struck circa 1214-1250. Monogram of Otto / Facing Lo Voloto Santo (Christ the King). Bellesia 1/L; MIR 114. Deeply toned. Good VF. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Drewry Family Collection, purchased from Stephen Huston, October 1987.

425.

ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Sede Vacante. 1829. AR Mezzo scudo (35mm, 13.22 g, 12h). Rome mint. Dated 1829 R (in Roman numerals). Coat-of-arms surmounted by crossed keys and canopy; above, radiant dove flying left / Personification of the Church seated facing in clouds, holding cross; Papal tiara to left, façade of church in background. MIR 3083/1; Muntoni 3; Berman 3264; KM 1302. Attractive cabinet toning, minor adjustment marks, small edge cut. Superb EF. ($750) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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426.

RUSSIA, Empire. Aleksandr III Aleksandrovich. 1881-1894. AR 10 Zolotniks Ingot (38mm, 42.36 g, 12h). St. Petersburg mint. Struck circa 1885. Crowned double-headed eagle facing, holding scepter and globus cruciger; crown above, collared coat-of-arms on breast, coats-of-arms on wings; A Д flanking tail / Weight and denomination. Bitkin 258; KM (X) 4.

Toned, scratches, hairlines. VF. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection.

WORLD MEDALS Hannibal Crosses the Alps

427.

ANCIENT THEMES, Roman Republican. Hannibal / Hannibal Crosses the Alps. AR Medal (32mm, 10.56 g, 12h). By Jean Dassier & sons, 1740-1750. Helmeted bust of Hannibal left, with large shield decorated with a running horse / Hannibal Crosses the Alps: Hannibal’s forces traverse the Alps; in distance, flames and smoke from the fires employed to clear the route; dated year 534 (217 BC) in exergue. Eisler 25a; Catenacci pp. 52-3. toned. EF. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex RBW Collection; G. Hirsch 168 (22 November 1990), lot 2658.

428.

ANCIENT THEMES, Roman Republican. The Suppression of the Revolt of the Gracchi / The Punishment of Jugurtha. AR Medal (32mm, 9.76 g, 12h). By Jean Dassier & sons, 1740-1750. Allegory of the Suppression of the Revolt of the Gracchi: Roma, lifting her dagger and shield, stands victoriously over prostrate figure of Discord holding a torch; dated AR 619 (135 BC) in exergue / The Punishment of Jugurtha: Jugurtha chained to the wall of his cell; dated AR 647 (107 BC) in exergue. Eisler 39a; Catenacci pp. 80-1. Deep old iridescent cabinet toning. Choice EF. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Crown Collection; RBW Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 364, 2 December 2015), lot 407.

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429.

ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Innocent X. 1644-1655. Æ Medal (38mm, 20.67 g, 12h). By Gaspare Morone Mola.

Dated RY 8 (AD 1652/3). INNOCENTIVS · X · PON · MAX ·, bust left, wearing camauro and mozzetta; AN · VIII · below / ABLVTO AQVA VIRGINIE AGONALIVM CRVORE, view of the Agonale Obelisk in the Piazza Navona. Modesti 122.

Brown surfaces. EF. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex J. Eric Engstrom Collection.

UNITED STATES COINAGE

NGC MS 66

430.

Classic Commemorative. 1936-S San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Half Dollar. NGC MS 66. 5938182-009.

Frosty luster framed by peripheral toning. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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BRITISH COINAGE

431.

CELTIC, North-Eastern series (‘Corieltauvi’). Uninscribed. Circa 60-20 BC. AR Unit (12.5mm, 1.16 g, 2h).

Proto Boar type (Corieltauvian B). Boar standing right; solar rosette above, pellets-in-annulets around / Horse prancing left; pelleted ‘sun’ above, pellet-in-annulet to right, two-pellets-in-annulet below. Allen, Coins –; ABC 1782; Van Arsdell 855-7; SCBC 396. Toned. VF. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex James & Martha Robertson Collection; Dix Noonan Webb CC2 (5 October 2009), lot 5264.

432.

NORMAN. Stephen or Matilda. 1135-1154 or 1141. AR Penny (20mm, 1.10 g, 10h). Cross moline (Watford) type, ‘PERERIC variant’ (BMC i [var]). London(?) mint; Rodbert, moneyer. + PERERIC, crowned bust right, holding lis-tipped scepter / [+ ROD]BERT : ON : L[V?...], cross moline. Mack –; North 928; SCBC 1279. Wavy flan, minor surface crack. Good Fine. Very rare – an unrecorded moneyer for this type. ($500) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Allan Williams Collection.

434 433 433.

PLANTAGENET. Henry III. 1216-1272. AR Penny (19mm, 1.42 g, 1h). Long Cross coinage, class 5g. Canterbury mint; Walter, moneyer. Struck 1250-1272. Crowned facing bust, holding lis-tipped scepter / Voided long cross, with central pellet; triple pellets in quarters. C&T C665; North 997; SCBC 1373. Toned. VF. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Arthur M. Fitts III Collection.

434.

LANCASTER. Henry VI. First reign, 1422-1461. AR Halfpenny (13mm, 0.48 g, 7h). Annulet issue. Tower (London) mint; im: pierced cross(?). Struck 1422-1430. Crowned facing bust / Long cross pattée; triple pellets in quarters, additional annulets in second and third quarters. Withers III A.1/a(?); North 1434; SCBC 1848. Toned. VF. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Arthur M. Fitts III Collection; Classical Numismatic Group inventory 152102 (March 2005).

435.

YORK. Edward IV. First reign, 1461-1470. AR Groat (27mm, 3.79 g, 8h). Heavy coinage, type II. London (Tower) mint; im: rose. Struck 1464. Crowned facing bust within tressure of arches; fleurs on cusps; crescent on breast, quatrefoils flanking neck / Long cross pattée; triple pellets in quarters. North 1531; SCBC 1972. Deep cabinet toning. Good VF. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Arthur M. Fitts III Collection; Classical Numismatic Group 45 (18 March 1998), lot 2786.

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436 437 436.

YORK. Edward IV. First reign, 1461-1470. AR Groat (26mm, 3.01 g, 9h). Light coinage, type Xa. London (Tower) mint; im: long cross fitchée/sun. Struck 1469-1470. Crowned facing bust within tressure of arches; fleurs on cusps; trefoil on breast, trefoils flanking neck / Long cross pattée; triple pellets in quarters. North 1577; SCBC 2003. Toned. VF. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex New Horizons Collection; Lord Stewartby (Part IV, Spink 242, 29 November 2016), lot 1373a, purchased from Baldwin’s, June 1999; R.C. Lockett (Part III, 4 November 1958), lot 3143 (part of).

Ex Brady Collection 437.

YORK (Restored). Edward IV. Second reign, 1471-1483. AR Groat (27mm, 2.76 g, 6h). Type XVIII. Tower (London) mint; im: pierced cross and pellet. Struck 1477-1480. Crowned facing bust within tressure of arches; trefoils and fleurs on cusps / Long cross pattée; triple pellets in quarters. North 1631; SCBC 2098. Toned with traces of iridescence. Good VF. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Arthur M. Fitts III Collection; Frank Brady (Spink 209, 6 October 2011), lot 221; P. Finn FPL 6 (Winter 1996), no. 240.

438.

TUDOR. Henry VII. 1485-1509. AR Groat (25mm, 3.36 g, 8h). Facing bust issue, type IIIc. London (Tower) mint; im: pansy. Struck 1495-1498. Crowned facing bust within double polylobe with fleurs at cusps; one jeweled and one plain arch in crown / Long cross pattée; three pellets in quarters. P&W type IIIc, 2; cf. SCBI 23 (Ashmolean), 292-6; North 1705c; SCBC 2199. Toned. VF. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex James P. Rosen Collection; Baldwin’s 105 (12 July 2022), lot 191; H.M. Lingford Collection, purchased 12 March 1948.

439.

TUDOR. Henry VIII. 1509-1547. AR Groat (25mm, 2.68 g, 11h). Second coinage. Tower (London) mint; im: sunburst. Struck 1526-1544. Crowned bust (Laker D) right / Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée; saltires in forks. North 1797; SCBC 2337E. Toned. VF. Well struck. Rare mint mark. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Arthur M. Fitts III Collection.

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440.

TUDOR. Henry VIII. 1509-1547. AR Halfpenny (11mm, 0.31 g, 9h). Second coinage. London mint; im: lis/–.

Struck 1526-1544. Crowned facing bust / Long cross pattée; triple pellets in quarters. Withers V 1B; North 1815; SCBC 2356.

Toned. Good VF. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Arthur M. Fitts III Collection; Classical Numismatic Group inventory 871726 (June 2010); Dix Noonan & Webb 85 (17 March 2010), lot 335 (part of).

Ex Brady & R. Carlyon-Britton

441.

TUDOR. Edward VI. 1547-1553. AR Groat (25mm, 2.62 g, 12h). Southwark mint; im: –/E. Struck in the name of Henry VIII, 1547-1548. Crowned and mantled facing bust (Laker J1) / Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée; half roses in forks. Whitton 2, (f); North 1872; SCBC 2404. Toned. Near VF. Good metal. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex James P. Rosen Collection; F. Brady (Spink 209, 6 October 2011), lot 330; Spink Numismatic Circular XCIX.6 (June/July 1991), no. 4961; R. Carlyon-Britton Collection (purchased by Seaby, 1960-1961).

442.

TUDOR. Edward VI. 1547-1553. Base AR Penny (15mm, 0.81 g, 9h). Third period, very base issue. York mint; im: mullet. Struck 1551. Double rose / Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée. North 1946; SCBC 2475. Toned, flan crack.

Fine. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Arthur M. Fitts III Collection.

From the Norwich and LaRiviere Collections

443.

TUDOR. Philip & Mary. 1554-1558. AR Shilling (32mm, 6.32 g, 10h). Tower (London) mint; im –. Dated 1554.

Confronted busts of Philip, armored, and Mary, veiled; crown above. Full titles / Crowned coat-of-arms; X II (mark of value) flanking crown. North 1967; SCBC 2500. Toned. VF. ($600) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex James P. Rosen Collection; Norwich Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 63, 7 October 2004), lot 41, purchased from L. La Rivière, July 1984.

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444

445

444.

TUDOR. Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Sixpence (26mm, 2.88 g, 6h). Fifth issue. Tower (London) mint; im: Greek cross/Greek cross over eglantine. Dated 1578/7. Crowned bust 5A left, wearing ruff; rose to right / Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée. North 1997; SCBC 2572. Toned, scratches and scrapes. Good Fine. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex J. Capozzolo Collection.

445.

TUDOR. Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Sixpence (25mm, 3.14 g, 7h). Milled coinage. Tower (London) mint; im: star. Dated 1562. Crowned bust left, with decorated dress, wearing ruff; rose to right / Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée.

North 2026; SCBC 2595. Toned, scratches, holed and plugged. VF. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex J. Capozzolo Collection.

446.

TUDOR. Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Sixpence (25mm, 3.29 g, 8h). Milled coinage. Tower (London) mint; im: star.

Dated 1564/3. Crowned bust left, with decorated dress, wearing ruff; rose to right / Coat-of-arms over long cross pattée. North 2029; SCBC 2597. Toned, a few light marks, slightly wavy flan. VF. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex J. Capozzolo Collection.

447.

TUDOR. Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Groat (23mm, 2.03 g, 6h). Milled coinage. Tower (London) mint; im: star.

Struck 1560-1561. Crowned bust (A) left, with decorated dress, wearing ruff / Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée. Borden & Brown 18, dies O1/R1; North 2032; SCBC 2601. Richly toned. VF. Rare. ($500) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex James P. Rosen Collection; R.A. Shuttlewood (Spink 151, 15 March 2001), lot 445.

448.

STUART. Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Sixpence (22mm, 2.98 g, 3h). Group D, type 3. Tower (London) mint; im: portcullis. Struck 1633-1634. Crowned fourth bust left, wearing ruff; VI (mark of value) behind / Coat-of-arms. Brooker 612 (same rev. die); North 2240; SCBC 2811. Toned, porosity. Near Fine. ($50) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Arthur M. Fitts III Collection.

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Attractive Halfcrown

449.

COMMONWEALTH. 1649-1660. AR Halfcrown (35mm, 15.20 g, 1h). Tower (London) mint; im: sun. Dated 1653. Coat-of-arms within wreath / Two coats-of-arms; · II · VI · (mark of value) above. Bull 28; ESC 431; North 2722; SCBC 3215. Toned with some underlying luster. Good VF. ($1500) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex James P. Rosen Collection, purchased from Stack’s, July 2007.

Beautiful Sixpence

450.

COMMONWEALTH. 1649-1660. AR Sixpence (27mm, 3.01 g, 4h). Tower (London) mint; im: sun. Dated 1651.

Coat-of-arms within wreath / Two coats-of-arms; · VI · (mark of value) above. Bull 179; ESC 1484; North 2726; SCBC 3219.

Richly toned with underlying luster. Choice EF. Crisp strike. ($1500) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex James P. Rosen Collection, purchased from Davissons, May 1999.

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Simon’s Oliver Cromwell Halfcrown

451.

COMMONWEALTH. Oliver Cromwell. Lord Protector, 1653-1658. AR Halfcrown. Blondeau’s mint, Drury House, London. Dies by Thomas Simon. Dated 1658. Lessen I26; Bull 242; ESC 447; SCBC 3227A. Lightly toned with some underlying luster. Good Fine. ($1000) From the Gasvoda Collection.

452.

STUART. Charles II. 1660-1685. AR Crown. Dated 1666 and RY XVIII. Second bust. SCBC 3355. Toned, rim bump. Good Fine. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Ken Bressett Collection, purchased from Wolf, 1983.

453.

STUART. Anne. 1702-1714. AR Shilling. Dated 1703 VIGO. Second bust. SCBC 3586. Deeply toned. Near EF.

($500) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Ken Bressett Collection, purchased from Fred Dickfoss, 2010.

Minted with silver captured at the battle of Vigo Bay.

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454 455 454.

HANOVER. George II. 1727-1760. AR Halfcrown. Dated 1747 LIMA and RY NONO. Old bust. SCBC 3695A. Toned. Good VF. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Ken Bressett Collection, purchased 1982.

455.

HANOVER. George II. 1727-1760. AR Shilling. Dated 1745 LIMA. Old bust. SCBC 3703. Toned. Near VF.

($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Ken Bressett Collection, purchased from Shafer, 1975.

Struck from silver captured by Admiral Anson which was being shipped from Lima, Peru destined for Spain.

456 457 456.

HANOVER. George II. 1727-1760. AR Sixpence. Dated 1746 LIMA. Old bust. SCBC 3710A. Toned. Near EF.

($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Ken Bressett Collection, purchased from Seaby, 1971.

Struck from silver captured by Admiral Anson which was being shipped from Lima, Peru destined for Spain.

457.

HANOVER. George III. 1760-1820. AR Sixpence. Dated 1787. No semée of hearts. Bull 2187; ESC 1626; SCBC 3748. Toned, hairlines. EF. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Alexander Christopher Collection.

458.

HANOVER. George III. 1760-1820. AR Dollar. Struck 1797. Oval countermark on a Bolivian 8 Reales dated 1795 (PTS) PP. Bull 1851; ESC 131; SCBC 3765A. Toned, some very light marks. Good VF. ($500) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Malthouse Collection.

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459.

HANOVER. George III. 1760-1820. AR Dollar. Struck 1797. Oval countermark on a Peruvian, Lima Portrait-type 8 Reales dated 1792 (LIMÆ) IJ. Bull –; ESC 133; SCBC 3765A. Most attractively toned. Good VF. ($750) From the Gasvoda Collection.

460 461 460.

HANOVER. George III. 1760-1820. AR Dollar. Dated 1804. Bull 1925: ESC 144; SCBC 3768. Toned, hairlines, a few light marks. Near EF. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

461.

HANOVER. Victoria. 1837-1901. AR Crown. Dated 1887. Jubilee type. Bull 2585; ESC 296; SCBC 3921.

Spectacular iridescent toning. AU. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Malthouse Collection.

462.

SCOTLAND. James VII, as James II of England. 1685-1689. AR Ten Shillings (25mm, 4.67 g, 12h). Edinburgh mint. Dated 1687. Laureate and draped bust right; 10 (mark of value) below / Crowned cruciform coats-of-arms and St. Andrew’s cross with thistle, rose, lis, and harp at ends. Burns 2; SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian), 1680-2; SCBC 5641.

Toned. Near VF. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Raymond Collection; T.A. Bearman Collection (purchased en bloc by Baldwin’s, 1922); Glendining (30 January 1913), lot 100 (part of).

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The Gunmoney Coinage of James II

463.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Crown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated 1690. Withers 5s 23/24; SCBC 6578. Attractive light brown surfaces. VF. Overstruck on an earlier gunmoney halfcrown. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

In 1688, James II fled from England to France and the English crown passed to his daughter, Mary, and her husband, William of Orange. After drumming up Catholic support on the Continent, James launched an invasion of Ireland in March 1689 to regain his throne. Having insufficient funds to underwrite his war efforts, a plan was devised to issue official base metal token coins which would be exchanged for sterling silver once the war was won. Shortly after the coins’ inception, months were added to the dates to facilitate a staggered redemption plan, once the war was won. The coins were made of brass from old cannon, bells and other scrap metal and later become known as ‘Gunmoney’ coins.

William III seized the Dublin mint after the Battle of Boyne, the coins were demonetized.

464 465 464.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Crown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated 1690. Withers 5s 31/30; SCBC 6578. Brown surfaces, roughness. Fine. Overstruck on an earlier gunmoney halfcrown. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 86 (part of), purchased from Spink, December 2004.

465.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Crown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated 1690. Withers 5s 54/55; SCBC 6578. Brown surfaces. Near VF. Overstruck on an earlier gunmoney halfcrown. Extremely rare variety. The only obverse die with the pellet between the sword tip and IAC, with only two examples known to Withers. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Ken Bressett Collection, purchased from C. Wolf, 1992.

466.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated July 1689. Smaller, plainer IR. Withers 2s6d Jul 89, 4/2; SCBC 6597A2. Attractive brown surfaces. Good VF. ($400) From the Gasvoda Collection, purchased from Del Parker, August 2022. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 101; Ballynahinch (James Adam & Bonham’s, 21 February 2003), lot 296 (part of).

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Withers Plate Coin

467.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated August 1689. OB over BV. Withers 2s6d Aug 89, 2/1 (this coin illustrated for obv.); SCBC 6579B3. Brown surfaces, a few light scratches. VF. Very rare. Six seen by Withers. ($250) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 105; C. Adams (Spink 177, 1 December 2005), lot 838.

468 469 468.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated August 1689. Withers 2s6d Aug 89, 3/2; SCBC 6579B. Brown surfaces. VF. Rare. Four seen by Withers. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection, purchased from Del Parker, August 2022. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 106; J.M. Carrolls (Glendining, 24 January 1996), lot 137 (part of).

469.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated September 1689.

Withers 2s6d Sep 89, 20/19; SCBC 6579C. Brown surfaces. Good VF. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection, purchased from Del Parker, August 2022.

Withers Plate Coin

470.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated September 1689.

Withers 2s6d Sep 89, 28/28 (this coin illustrated for rev.); SCBC 6579C. Brown surfaces. Near VF. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection, purchased from Del Parker, August 2022. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 119, purchased from Baldwin’s, August 1990; Col. Stebbing Collection.

471.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated September 1689. Withers 2s6d Sep 89, 30/30; SCBC 6579C. Brown surfaces with hints of luster. VF. Very rare – only two seen by Withers. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Ken Bressett Collection, purchased from C. Wolf, 1992.

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472 473 472.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated October 1689. Withers 2s6d Oct 89, 15/13; SCBC 6579D. Brown surfaces. Good VF. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection, purchased from Del Parker, August 2022. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 124; Dix Noonan Webb 78 (19 June 2008), lot 104 (part of).

473.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated October 1689. Withers 2s6d Oct 89, 18/15; SCBC 6579D. Brown surfaces. Good VF. Rare – only six seen by Withers. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 516 (18 May 2022), lot 901; Seaby Coin & Medal Bulletin 463 (December 1956), no. IR707.

474 475 474.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated November 1689.

Withers 2s6d Nov 89, 4/4; SCBC 6579E. Brown surfaces, a few deposits. Good VF. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 130 (part of), purchased from Baldwin, November 1992.

475.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated Deccember 1689.

Withers 2s6d Dec 89, 14/12; SCBC 6579F. Brown surfaces. Good VF. Very rare – only four seen by Withers. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

Withers Plate Coin

476.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated January 1689. Withers 2s6d Jan 89 1/12 (this coin illustrated for obv.); SCBC 6579G. Light brown surfaces with original color. EF. A well preserved example. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 134; Dix Noonan Webb 141 (14 June 2017), lot 1381.

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Withers Plate Coin

477.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated January 1689. Withers 2s6d Jan 89 14/14 (this coin illustrated); SCBC 6579G. Brown surfaces. VF. An attractive example and the Withers plate coin. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 135, purchased from Spink, August 1991.

478

479

478.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated February 1689. Withers 2s6d Feb 89, 12/20; SCBC 6579H. Brown surfaces, a few faint scratches. Fine. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 140 (part of); B. Allen Collection (Part I, Dix Noonan Webb 147, 12 June 2018), lot 1051 (part of), purchased from M. Beaumont.

479.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated February 1689. Stop after GRATIA. Withers 2s6d Feb 89, 20/24; SCBC 6579H3. Brown surfaces. Good Fine. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 140 (part of); B. Allen Collection (Part III, Dix Noonan Webb 152, 14 November 2018), lot 852 (part of), purchased from C.J. Denton, December 1998.

480 481 480.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated March 1689. Withers 2s6d Mar 89, 5/4; SCBC 6579I. Brown surfaces, marls. Near VF. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 142 (part of); Whyte’s (3 February 2018), lot 209 (part of).

481.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated March 1689. Withers 2s6d Mar 89, 6/5; SCBC 6579I. Brown surfaces. Good VF. An attractive example. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 143, purchased from Baldwin’s, December 1991; Col. Stebbing Collection.

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482.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated March 1690. Withers 2s6d Mar 90, 10/11; SCBC 6579J. Brown-green surfaces, some roughness. Fine. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 150 (part of); Dix Noonan Webb 172 (11 March 2020), lot 86 (part of).

Two Rare Early Limerick Issues

483.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Limerick mint. Dated March 1690. Withers 2s6d Mar 90, 12/14; SCBC 6579K. Brown surfaces. Good VF. Rare – only five seen by Withers. The first issue from the Limerick mint, with a new portrait punch. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection, purchased from Del Parker, August 2022. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 151, purchased from Spink, February 2007.

484.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Limerick mint. Dated March 1690. Withers 2s6d Mar 90, 14/15 (this coin illustrated for rev.); SCBC 6579K. Brown surfaces. Good VF. Extremely rare – only two seen

by Withers. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection, purchased from Del Parker, August 2022. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 152; B. Allen Collection (Part I, Dix Noonan Webb 147, 12 June 2018), lot 1074, purchased from R. Richardson, November 1998.

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485 486 485.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated April 1690. Withers 2s6d Apr 90, (Mar90 6)/6; SCBC 6579L. Brown surfaces. Near VF. Very rare – only four seen by Withers. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex CJR Collection.

486.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated April 1690. Withers 2s6d Apr 90, (Mar90 6)/6; SCBC 6579L. Brown surfaces, marks. Near VF. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 156 (part of), purchased from J. Carolan, December 1997.

487 488 487.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Limerick mint. Dated April 1690. Withers 2s6d Apr 90, (Mar90 18)/13; SCBC 6579M. Brown surfaces. VF. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Spink 368 (2 March 2021), lot 4050.

488.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Limerick mint. Dated April 1690. Withers 2s6d Apr 90, (Mar90 18)/13; SCBC 6579M. Brown surfaces. VF. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection, purchased from Del Parker, August 2022. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 157 purchased from Baldwin’s, August 1990; Col. Stebbing Collection.

489

490

489.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Limerick mint. Dated April 1690. Withers 2s6d Apr 90, (Mar90 18)/13; SCBC 6579M. Brown surfaces, irregular edge, edge scrape, porous. Good Fine. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 158 (part of); Dix Noonan Webb 172 (11 March 2020), lot 86 (part of).

490.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Limerick mint. Dated April 1690. Withers 2s6d Apr 90, 16/20; SCBC 6579M. Brown surfaces, scratches. Near VF. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection, purchased from Del Parker, August 2022. Ex Baldwin’s of St. James’s 53 (25 November 2020), lot 1236 (part of).

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The Last Month of Large Size Gunmoney Halfcrowns

491.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Limerick mint. Dated May 1690. Withers 2s6d May 90, 3/3; SCBC 6579N. Brown surfaces. VF. Rare – only six seen by Withers. ($400) From the Gasvoda Collection, purchased from Del Parker, August 2022. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 165, purchased October 1991.

By April 1690, the Dublin mint had switched to the smaller sized halfcrowns (see following lot), while the Limerick mint continued producing the larger size into May.

492.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage, small size. Dublin mint. Dated April 1690.

Withers 2s6d small Apr 90, 1/1; SCBC 6580A. Brown surfaces. VF. Rare, only two dies known for the small size issue of this month. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection, purchased from Del Parker, August 2022. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 162, purchased from Baldwin’s, December 1991; Col. Stebbing Collection.

493 494 493.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage, small size. Dublin mint. Dated May 1690.

Withers 2s6d small May 90, 1/39; SCBC 6580B3. Brown surfaces, scratches and hairlines. Near VF. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 175 (part of); Whyte’s (3 February 2018), lot 209 (part of).

494.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage, small size. Dublin mint. Dated May 1690.

Withers 2s6d small May 90, 1/39; SCBC 6580B3. Brown surfaces. Good VF. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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495.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage, small size. Dublin mint. Dated May 1690. IR with ‘shackles’. Withers 2s6d small May 90, 13/12; SCBC 6580B. Brown surfaces, cleaning scratches. Good VF. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection, purchased from Del Parker, August 2022. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 170 (hammer £360); B. Allen Collection (Part III, Dix Noonan Webb 152, 14 November 2018), lot 868 (part of).

496 497 496.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage, small size. Dublin mint. Dated May 1690.

Withers 2s6d small May 90, 29/32; SCBC 6580B. Brown surfaces. VF. Rare – only four seen by Withers. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

497.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Limerick mint. Dated July 1690. Withers 2s6d small July 90, 3/8; SCBC 6580E. In NGC encapsulation 5848709-012, graded XF 40. Very rare – only three examples seen by Withers. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Salvatore J. Falcone Collection.

The Last Gunmoney Halfcrown

498.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Halfcrown. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Limerick mint. Dated October 1690.

Withers 2s6d small Oct 90, (Aug 2)/1; SCBC 6580G. Brown surfaces. Good Fine. Rare. The last issue of Halfcrowns in the gunmoney series. ($400) From the Gasvoda Collection, purchased from Del Parker, August 2022. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 183; Dix Noonan Webb 56 (11 December 2002), lot 314.

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High Grade Shilling

499.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Shilling. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated September 1689. Withers 1s Sep 89 6/5; SCBC 6581C. Attractive brown surfaces. AU. Exceptional. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Coin Galleries (10 February 1993), lot 1295.

Castle Below Bust – Extremely Rare

500.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Shilling. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated November 1689. Castle flanked by pellets below bust. Withers 1s Nov 89 49/60; SCBC 6581E3. Brown surfaces. Good VF. Extremely rare variety with castle below bust. Only three seen by Withers. ($1000) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dix Noonan Webb 271 (4 April 2023), lot 647 (hammer £1900).

501 502 501.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Shilling. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated December 1689. Withers 1s Dec 89 52/52; SCBC 6581F5. Brown surfaces. Near VF. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection, purchased from Del Parker, August 2022. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 217 (part of); Woodcote (Spink 244, 29 March 2017), lot 417 (part of).

502.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Shilling. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated January 1689. Withers 1s Jan 89, 18/17; SCBC 6581G. Brown surfaces. Near VF. Very rare – only one example known to Withers. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 516 (18 May 2022), lot 902; Seaby Coin & Medal Bulletin 463 (December 1956), no. IR734.

503.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Shilling. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated January 1689. Withers 1s Jan 89, 47/48; SCBC 6581G. Brown surfaces. Good VF. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Spink 368 (2 March 2021), lot 4103.

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504

505

504.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Shilling. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated March 1690. Withers 1s Mar 90, (Mar 89)/26; SCBC 6581J2. Brown surfaces. VF. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

505.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Shilling. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated April 1690. Withers 1s Apr 90, 8/9; SCBC 6581K. Brown surfaces. Fine. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Ken Bressett Collection, purchased from Shaefer, 1978.

506.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Shilling. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage, small size. Dublin mint. Dated May 1690.

Withers 1s small May 90, 12/12; SCBC 6582B. Brown surfaces. Good Fine. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

Rare Variety with Cinquefoil Stops

507.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Shilling. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage, small size. Limerick mint. Dated May 1690.

Cinquefoil stops on obverse. Withers 1s small May 90, (Apr 2)/1; SCBC 6582E and 6582B2. Brown surfaces. VF. Rare variety with cinquefoil stops. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection.

508 509 508.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Sixpence. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated July 1689. Withers 6d Jul 89, 22/23 (this coin illustrated for rev.); SCBC 6583B. Brown surfaces, minor deposit. Good VF. Rare – only seven seen by Withers. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection, purchased from Del Parker, August 2022. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 240, purchased from Baldwin’s, June 1991.

Rare GRAIIA Variety 509.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Sixpence. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated July 1689. GRAIIA in obv. legend. Withers 6d Jul 89, 34/35; SCBC 6583B4. Brown surfaces, hairlines, minor scratches. Good Fine. Rare legend variety. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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510

511

510.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Sixpence. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated December 1689. Withers 6d Dec 89, 6/5; SCBC 6583G. Brown surfaces, minor marks. Near VF. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection, purchased from Del Parker, August 2022. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 244 (part of); Dix Noonan Webb 86 (16 June 2010), lot 1367 (part of).

511.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Sixpence. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated December 1689. Withers 6d Dec 89, 7/6; SCBC 6583G. Brown surfaces, a few faint scratches, minor deposits. EF. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. Max Blaschegg Collection (Leu Numismatik Web Auction 22, 20 August 2022), lot 789, purchased from Giessener Münzhandlung, April 1991.

512 513 512.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Sixpence. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated January 1689. Withers 6d Jan 89, (Dec 3)/24; SCBC 6583H. Brown surfaces, a few deposits and minor scratches. Good VF. Very rare – only five seen

by Withers. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection, purchased from Del Parker, August 2022. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 247 (part of), purchased form Baldwin’s, June 1992.

513.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Sixpence. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated January 1689. Withers 6d Jan 89, 14/25; SCBC 6583H. Brown surfaces, a few faint scratches. VF. An attractive example of the smallest denomination of gunmoney coinage. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 248 (part of), purchased from M. Kenny, August 2019.

515 514 514.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Sixpence. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Limerick mint. Dated January 1689. Withers 6d Jan 89, 14/25; SCBC 6583H. Brown surfaces, lacquered. VF. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. John Rainey Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 250, 3 March 2022), lot 247 (part of); Terenure Collection (Whyte’s, 20 February 1998), lot 329.

515.

IRELAND. James II. 1685-1691. Æ Sixpence. ‘Gunmoney’ coinage. Dublin mint. Dated February 1689. Withers 6d Feb 89, 6/7; SCBC 6583I. Brown surfaces, a few faint scratches. Near EF. Rare – only seven seen by Withers. An attractive example. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Dr. Max Blaschegg Collection (Leu Numismatik Web Auction 22, 20 August 2022), lot 790, purchased from Giessener Münzhandlung, April 1991.

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516.

ANGLO-GALLIC. Richard II. 1377-1399. AR Hardi d’argent (19mm, 1.29 g, 11h). Half-length figure of Richard facing beneath Gothic canopy, holding sword / Long cross pattée; leopard in first and fourth quarters, lis in second and third.

AGC 275B, 15/d; Elias 228a; SCBC 8143. Some luster. VF. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Old Bailey Collection.

BRITISH TOKENS

517.

TOKENS, Wales, Anglesey. CU Halfpenny (29mm, 14.42 g, 12h). Dated 1788. Veiled Druid’s head left within oak wreath with thirteen (13) acorns on each side / THE ANGLESEY MINES HALFPENNY •, 1788 above a cypher PMC̊. Edge: PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL • x •. D&H 296. Brown surfaces, shallow scratches on obverse.

VF. ($75) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Quentin Brisley Collection of British Tokens (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 444, 15 May 2019), lot 615.

BRITISH MEDALS

518 519 518.

STUART. temp. Charles I. 1625-1649. Gilt AR Gaming Piece (27mm, 3.12 g, 12h). Sovereigns of England Series – James I. From the school of van der Passe. Made circa 1630-1635. James I standing facing, holding scepter and globus cruciger; within ribbon with lion and unicorn supporters, reading IACOBVS ◊ REX ◊ OBIIT 27 MAR 1625 / RAINED · 22 YEARS · BVRIED · AT · WESTMINSTER, crowned coat-of-arms within Garter. Mitchiner, Jetons p. 1667, 26 and 4839.

Light scratches, slightly wavy flan. VF. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

519. temp. HANOVER. Admiral Horatio Nelson, Baron Nelson of the Nile and Burnham Thorpe. 1758-1805. AR Medal (39mm, 16.92 g, 12h). On his death. BY A. Abramson. Dated 21 October 1805 (in Roman numerals). HORATIVS NELSON, uniformed bust right / FAMA QVI TERMINAT ASTRIS, rostral column; in exergue, VINC · HISP · ET GALL · CLASS ·/ CECIDIT D · XXXI OCT ·/ MDCCCV. Hardy 59; BHM 574; Eimer 964. Light golden toning, scratches, holed and plugged. Good VF. Very rare. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex J. Eric Engstrom Collection.

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ELECTROTYPES & REPRODUCTIONS

520 521 520.

ELECTROTYPES, SICILY. Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II. 275-215 BC. Electrotype “16 Litrai – Tetradrachm” (21mm, 12.20 g, 12h). British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (R R on edge). Diademed and veiled head left; thyrsos with fillet to right / Nike driving slow quadriga right; A to right. Head, Guide Period V C, 3. As made. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Mercury Group Collection; Classical Numismatic Group 81 (20 May 2009), lot 1472 (part of).

521.

ELECTROTYPES, KINGS of MACEDON. Demetrios I Poliorketes. 306-283 BC. Electrotype “AR Tetradrachm” (28.5mm, 13.36 g, 10h). Unmarked British Museum electrotype. Diademed and horned head right / Poseidon Pelagaios standing left, foot on rock, holding trident; monograms to inner left and right. Head, Guide –; GPCG –; Newell 117 (for prototype). Toned. As made. Includes old collector ticket, noting purchase from Seaby for price of 3/3. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex old English collection of Greek & Roman electrotypes.

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ELECTROTYPES, KINGS of MACEDON. Demetrios I Poliorketes. 306-283 BC. Electrotype “AR Tetradrachm” (28mm, 13.21 g, 2h). Unmarked British Museum electrotype. Nike, blowing trumpet and holding stylis, standing left on prow of galley left / Poseidon Pelagaios standing left, seen from behind, preparing to throw trident held aloft in his right hand, chlamys draped over extended left arm; monogram to left and between legs. Head, Guide, Period IV B, 17; GPCG –. Toned.

As made. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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ELECTROTYPES, KINGS of MACEDON. Antigonos III Doson. 229-221 BC. Electrotype “AR Tetradrachm” (31mm, 17.55 g, 5h). British Museum electrotype by an unknown maker (marked MM on edge). Head of Poseidon right, wearing wreath of marine plants / Apollo, testing bow in extended right hand, seated left on prow left; monogram below. Head, Guide, Period V.B., 6; cf. GPCG pl. 35, 4 = BM no. G3,GIS.31 (for prototype). As made. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Duplicate from the England - McFadden Electrotype Collection.

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ELECTROTYPES, KINGS of MACEDON. Perseus. 179-168 BC. Electrotype “AR Tetradrachm” (33mm, 15.34 g, 12h). British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (marked RR on edge). Diademed head right; ZΩIΛOΣ below neck / Eagle, wings spread, standing right on thunderbolt; two monograms to right; all within oak wreath; star below. Head, Guide, Period IV.B., 9; cf. GPCG pl. 42, 7 (obverse) = BM no. G.2184 (for prototype). Toned. As made. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Duplicate from the England - McFadden Electrotype Collection.

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ELECTROTYPES, KINGS of MACEDON. Perseus. 179-168 BC. Electrotype “AR Tetradrachm” (33mm, 15.30 g, 11h). British Museum electrotype (marked MB in reverse field). Diademed head right; ZΩIΛO[Σ] below neck / Eagle, wings spread, standing right on thunderbolt; BAΣI ΛEΩΣ/ ΠEP ΣEΩΣ across field; two monograms to right; all within oak wreath; star below. Head, Guide Period IV.B., 9; cf. GPCG pl. 42, 7 (for prototype of obverse). Toned. As made. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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ELECTROTYPES, KINGS of EPEIROS. Pyrrhos. 297-272 BC. Electrotype “AR Tetradrachm” (29.5mm, 19.87 g, 11h). British Museum electrotype (marked with ligate MB on obverse). Wreathed head of Zeus left / Dione seated left, holding staff in right hand and lifting her veil with her left; A in exergue. Head, Guide, Period V.B., 11; cf. GPCG pl. 37, 17 = BM no. TC,p117.2.Pyr (for prototype). Toned. As made. ($150) From the Gasvoda Collection. Duplicate from the England - McFadden Electrotype Collection.

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ELECTROTYPES, CRETE. Phaistos. Circa 300-270 BC. Electrotype “AV Stater” (25mm, 12.40 g, 1h). British Museum electrotype ([MB] on reverse). Herakles, nude but for lion skin draped over left arm, standing left, his left hand extended and holding one head of the Hydra, which he strikes at with club held in aloft in his right hand; crab between his legs below / Bull advancing right; ΦAIΣTIΩN above. Head, Guide Period II B, 38. As made. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Mercury Group Collection; Classical Numismatic Group 81 (20 May 2009), lot 1472 (part of).

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ELECTROTYPES, KINGS of PONTOS. Mithradates VI Eupator. Circa 120-63 BC. Electrotype “AR Tetradrachm” (33mm, 14.89 g, 11h). British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (marked RR on edge). Diademed head right / Stag grazing left; to left, star-in-crescent above monogram, BKΣ (year [222]) above monogram; Θ (month [9]) below; all within Dionysiac wreath of ivy and fruit. Head, Guide, Period VII.A., 2; cf. GPCG pl. 44, 2 = BM no. RPK,p158B.2.Pont (for prototype). Toned. As made. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Duplicate from the England - McFadden Electrotype Collection.

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ELECTROTYPES, IONIA. Smyrna. Circa 150-143 BC. Electrotype “AR Tetradrachm” (33mm, 20.90 g, 12h).

British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (marked RR on edge). Turreted head of Tyche right / Ethnic and magistrate’s monogram within laurel wreath. Cf. Head, Guide, Period VI.A., 20; cf. BM no. 1841,B.2905 (for prototype). Toned, polished.

As made. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Duplicate from the England - McFadden Electrotype Collection.

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ELECTROTYPES, PHOENICIA. Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. Electrotype “AR Shekel” (30mm, 14.27 g, 12h).

British Museum electrotype ([MB] on obverse). Bust of Melkart right, wearing laurel wreath, lion skin around neck / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, [L]B above club; Phoenician B between legs; FP monogram to right; TYPOY IEPAΣ KAI AΣYΛOY around. Head, Guide, Period VI.A.29; GPCG –. Toned. As made. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex W.B and R.E. Montgomery Collection.

531.

ELECTROTYPES, PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC. Electrotype “AR Tetradrachm” (27mm, 15.91 g, 12h). Unmarked British Museum electrotype. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant skin, aegis tied at neck / AΛEΞANΔPEION to left, ΠTOΛEMAIOY to right, Athena Alkidemos advancing right; to left, ΔI; to right, eagle standing right on thunderbolt. Head, Guide –; GPCG –; cf. CPE 41 (for prototype); cf. Svoronos 32ς (same dies). Toned, edge marks. As made. Includes collector ticket noting pre-1970 purchase from Seaby. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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ELECTROTYPES, BAKTRIA. Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Euthydemos II. Circa 185-180 BC. Electrotype “Tetradrachm” (34.5mm, 18.80 g, 12h). British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (marked RR on edge). Diademed head right / Herakles standing facing, holding wreath, club, and lion skin; monogram to inner left. Head, Guide –; cf. BMC India 1, pl. III, 3 (for prototype). Toned. As made. ($100) From the Gasvoda Collection. Duplicate from the England - McFadden Electrotype Collection.

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REPRODUCTIONS, ROMAN EMPIRE. Diocletian. AD 284-305. Gilt Cast “AV Medallion of 5 Solidi” (31.5mm, 16.34 g, 6h). After an original electrotype of a now lost medal from the Arras Hoard, discovered in 1922 and made by Étienne Bourgey in Paris, circa 1929. IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIAVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / IOVI CONS E R VATORI AVG, Jupiter, holding thunderbolt and scepter, with eagle seated at feet, standing facing within ornate hexastyle temple façade. Edge stamps: E. BOURGEY, 7. R. DROUOT, PARIS, and 3. Cf. P. Bastien, Le Tresor de Beaurains (dit d’Arras), 127 (for original). Light cleaning marks. As made. ($200) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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REPRODUCTIONS, ROMAN EMPIRE. Diocletian. AD 284-305. Gilt Cast “AV Medallion of 5 Solidi” (33mm, 13.22 g, 6h). After an original electrotype of a medal from the Arras Hoard, discovered in 1922 and made by Étienne Bourgey in Paris, circa 1929. DIOCLETIAVS P F AVG COS VIII, laureate bust left, wearing consular trabea and holding eagle-tipped scepter / FELICITAS TEMPORVM, togate figures standing vis-à-vis and holding pateras over lighted tripod; behind, Felicitas standing facing, holding caduceus and cornucopia; PTR. Rdge stamps: E. BOURGEY, 7. R. DROUOT, PARIS, and 32. Cf. P. Bastien, Le Tresor de Beaurains (dit d’Arras), 284 (for original). As made. ($300) From the Gasvoda Collection.

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