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1. CELTIC BRITAIN, DUROTRIGES; Later Geometric, 58-45 BC, Debased gold Quarter Stater, 1.40g. Van Arsdell-1242-1. Obv: Three men in boat(?). Rx: Thunderbolt; abstract objects above and below. aEF 600 Many Interesting Countermarks

2. LYDIA, CROESUS; ca. 610-546 BC, EL Trite, 4.64g. Weidauer-88. Obv: Lion, r., with sunray over nose Rx: Two-part incuse punch. Over ten banker’s marks which truly proves how much ancient coins traveled. These countermarks ring the entire edge of the coin, showing just how extensively it traveled. Bold F 2350

3. MYSIA, CYZICUS; ca. 550-450 BC, Hecte (Sixth-Stater), 2.50g. Greenwell, Cyzicus-83, von Fritze-112. Obv. Nude youth kneeling left, holding tunny fish by tail in right hand. Rx. Quadripartite incuse square. EF 1250

4. MYSIA, CYZICUS; c. 550-500 BC, EL Hecte, 2.71g. von Fritze-77, SNG Paris BN208. Obv: Facing head of Silenos, a tunny on each side. Rx: Four-part incuse square. EF 1500

5. LESBOS, MYTILENE; c. 454-428/7 BC, Hecte, 2.57g. Bodenstedt-47. Obv: Head of Silenos r. Rx: Facing head of lion within incuse square. Scarce. Ex CNG E386, 9 November 2016, lot 234. Reverse flatly struck; magnificent image of satyr in high relief. EF 1450

Wealth of Egypt

6. PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY II; 285-246 BC. Alexandria, ca. 252-249 BC, Mnaieion (Octodrachm), 27.66g. Svoronos-475, Troxell, ANSMN 28- pl 7, 3, CPE-390. Obv: Head of Arsinoe II r., wearing diadem, stephane and veil, behind K; Rx: ΑΡΣΙΝΟΗΣ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ, Double corncopia bound with fillet. Since a large, heavy coin such as this is not rare, it shows just how wealthy the Ptolemaic Dynasty was. EF 16500

7. JULIUS CAESAR; Rome, struck by A. Hirtius as praetor, 46 BC, Aureus, 8.11g. C-2 (50 Fr.), Cr-466/1, Imperators-56, Syd-1017, Calico-37. Obv: C.CAESAR - COS.TER Veiled female head (Vesta?) r. Rx: A HIRTIVS PR Priestly implements: lituus, pitcher, ax. Probably struck for Caesar’s quadruple triumph in August 46 BC, when he distributed the sum of 5000 denarii to each of his soldiers plus 100 denarii a man to the populace of Rome. ExHJB 101st Buy or Bid sale, March 1998, lot 7. EF 7000 Brutus Issue

8. BRUTUS; Civil War, 44-42 BC, Stater, 8.17g. Obv: Portrait of Alexander III the Great. Rx: Athena seated. In the name of Lysimachus, bearing portrait of Alexander III the Great. Ex Private Treaty Sale 1999. Ex HJB 163rd Buy or Bid sale, February 2009, lot 19. In the style of an earlier issue, this is one of the cities Brutus controlled during the civil war against Atony and Octavian. MS 2250 Brutus

9. BRUTUS; Civil War, 44-42 BC, Stater, 8.29g. Obv: Portrait of Alexander III the Great. Rx: Athena seated. In the name of Lysimachus. Ex HJB 141st Buy or Bid, January 2005, lot 10. Like the previous lot, this coin shows which cities were under Brutus’s crontrol. aEF 2150 Judea Capta

10. VESPASIAN; 69-79 AD, Rome, ca. 69-70 AD, Aureus, 7.01g. RIC-1, Hendin-6492. Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate emperor right. Rx: IVDAEA in exergue, trophy to right, Judaea, veiled and draped, seated right on ground in attitude of mourning. Certified by NGC Fine 5/5, 3/5 Grafitto. This is a coin that circulated well, but has no damage whatsoever. A very inexpensive way to own a gold Judea Capta. Light graffito on reverse. aVF 13500

11. CONSTANTIUS II; 337-361 AD, Antioch, Solidus, 4.53g. RIC-VIII-83 (R), officina 3. Obv: FL IVL CONSTAN - TIVS PERP AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE around, SMANΓ in exergue, Roma and Constantinopolis seated beside one another, together holding a shield inscribed VOT / X - X / MVLT / XXX in four lines. Roma also wears a helmet, while Constantinopolis also wears a crown of towers, holds a scepter, and rests her r. foot on a prow. MS 2500

12. CONSTANS II; Constantinople, ca. 651-4 AD, Solidus, 4.40g. MIB-23, Sear-956, BM36. Obv: d N CONSTAN - TINUS PP AV Crowned, draped bust facing with long beard and mustache, holding cross on globe in r. hand. Rx: VICTORIA - AVGU I (officina 10) around, CONOB in exergue, Cross potent on three steps. Ex HJB 208th Buy or Bid Sale, September 2019, lot 182. MS 600

13. CONSTANTINE VII AND ROMANUS II; Constantinople, ca. 945-959 AD, Solidus, 4.39g. Berk-278, DO-15, Sear-1751. Obv: +IhS XPS REX REGNANTIUm Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus decorated with cross (with three pellets in each limb of cross), and raising r. hand in benediction; in l. hand, book of Gospels. Rx: CONSTANT’ CE ROMAN’ Aυςς Facing busts of Constantine VII, with short beard (on l.) and Romanus II beardless (on r.), both crowned and holding between them long patriarchal cross; Constantine is wearing a loros while his son wears a chlamys. Ex HJB 217th Buy or Bid Sale, November 2021, lot 36. EF 1250

14. ANDRONICUS II AND MICHAEL IX; Constantinople, 1295-1320 AD, Hyperpyron, 4.07g. S-2396, Berk-366. Obv: Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, orans, within circuit of city walls with six towers; sigla to either side. Rx: Christ, nimbate, wearing pallium and colobium, standing facing, IC-XC flanking head, crowning Andronicus II (on left) and Michael IX (on right) kneeling to either side, each wearing divitision and loros. This coin is well-struck for the issue; the Virgin is flatly struck, but the two emperors are reasonably struck, with identifiable portraits. MS 450 GREEK SILVER

15. LUCANIA, METAPONTUM; ca. 325-275 BC, Diobol, 1.24g. Grose-1000. Obv: Head of Athena r., wearing Corinthian helmet. Rx: META, Ear of barley; in r. field, cornucopiae. VF 150

16. CAMPANIA, NEAPOLIS; ca. 275–250 BC, Nomos, 6.80g. HN Italy-586. Obv. Head of nymph left; heron standing right. Rx. Man-headed bull standing right; above, Nike flying right, placing wreath on bull’s head; IΣ below; in exergue, NEOΠOΛITΩN. gVF 1000

17. CALABRIA, TARENTUM; ca. 302-280 BC, Didrachm (Nomos)/Stater, 7.80g. HGC-I, 813, HN Italy-957, Vlasto-666–7. Obv. Nude youth on horse trotting right, holding reins and crowning horse with wreath. Rx. Phalanthos riding dolphin left, holding tripod. Head of Taras flatly struck. gEF 600

18. CALABRIA, TARENTUM; c. 290-281 BC, Stater, 7.80g. Vlasto-586, FischerBossert-1129 (V418/R871). Obv: Naked horseman r. wielding spear and holding shield and two reserve spears in other hand, beneath horse ΣΑ. Rx: Taras on dolphin l., extending hand and holding distaff, prow below. Ex Freeman & Sear 15, 27 June 2008, lot 5, said to have been purchased from Seaby in January 1954. From the Albert M. Potts collection. Dark iridescent toning. Virtually MS 950

19. CALABRIA, TARENTUM; ca. 380–334 BC, Diobol, 0.88g. Vlasto-1240. Obv. Head of Athena left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rx. Herakles wrestling the Nemean lion; to left, bow and club; between legs, missing K. This is a scarce design within a very common issue. Image of Hercules partially flatly-struck. EF 200

20. BRUTTIUM, RHEGIUM; 5th century BC, Obol, 0.47g. SNG ANS-633-4, SNG Copenhagen-1929, SNG Munchen-1570-2, SNG Lloyd-674-5, HGC-1649, Grose-1859. Obv: Hare running r.; border of dots Rx: REC (retrograde) within a border of dots. VF 200

21. SICILY, AKRAGAS; ca. 213-211 BC, 1/2 Sheqel, 1.70g. SNG Cop-379. Obv: Male head r, wearing wreath of grain ears. Rx: Horse leaping r, Punic monogram below. EF 900

22. SICILY, MESSANA; ca. 420-413 BC, Tetradrachm, 28.74g. SNG ANS-372, Rizzo-8, BMC-42, HGC-790. Obv: Nymph Messana appears draped and facing left as she guides a mule-drawn two horse chariot in the same direction. She holds the reins in her left hand and a goad in her right, with the legend ΜΕΣΣΑΝ above and two dolphins facing each other beneath the ground line. Rx: ΜΕΣΣΑΝΙΟΝ accompanies a hare shown leaping left; below it, an ear of grain with two leaves extends to the left. Biga driver flatly-struck. Virtually MS 5250

23. SICILY, MOTYA; ca. 413-397 BC, Obol, 0.63g. SNG Cop-484, Grose-2463. Obv: Gorgon’s head facing Rx: palm with punic letters to the l. and r. aEF 325 24. SICILY, PANORMUS; after 409 BC, Litra, 0.80g. SNG Cop-511, SNG ANS-548. Obv: Head of river god l. Rx: Man-headed bull stg l, Punic inscription above. Minor porosity. VF 250

Rare Hemilitron

25. SICILY, LEONTINI; ca. 485-266 BC, Hemilitron, 0.28g. SNG Cop-343. Obv: Lion head facing. Rx: AE/ON, ear of corn. This issue is quite rare, possibly because very few survived owing to their size and thinness. gVF 325

Exceptional Arethusa

26. SICILY, SYRACUSE; ca. 480-475 BC, Obol, 0.63g. Boehringer-291, SNG ANS116-118, Grose-2651. Obv: Diademed head of Arethusa r. Rx: ΣVRA within wheel of four spokes; central dot within circle. This an exceptional image of the young Arethusa on an early archaic coin, which rarely appears in this quality. gEF 300

27. SICILY, SYRACUSE; ca. 450 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.29g. Boehringer-595 (V290/ R396). Obv: Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding goad in his right hand and reins in his left; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses; in exergue, ketos to right. Rx: ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ Head of Arethousa to right, wearing broad headband, pendant earring and pearl necklace, with her hair bound up behind her head under the headband and curling up behind; around, four dolphins swimming right. aVF 750

28. SYRACUSE, AGATHOKLES, 317-289 BC; Period 3, c. 305-295 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.46g. Lerardi-171 (O43/R114), SNG ANS-672. Obv: ΚΟΡΑΣ, Head of Kore r. Rx: Nike standing r. erecting trophy; triskeles in lower l. field. Ex Noble 127, 30 August 2021, lot 4104. Obverse struck with worn die. VF 950 Exceptional Quality

29. ZEUGITANIA, CARTHAGE; ca. 230-210 BC, 1-1/2 Shekel or Tridrachm, 8.95g. SNG Cop-391, Jenkins-pl 27, 10, Sear-6497. Obv: Head of Tanit l., wreathed with wheat, wearing necklace and single-drop earring. Rx: Horse standing r., looking back, r. foreleg raised. Ex HJB 217th Buy or Bid Sale, November 2021, lot 73. This coin normally comes rather worn, but this example is quite exceptional. Virtually MS 700 Lorber 59 (This Coin)

30. ZEUGITANIA, CARTHAGE; Group 3, 205-202 BC, Tridrachm, 10.72g. Lorber-59 (this coin), Punic Tridrachms, Coin Hoards IX. Obv: Wreathed head of Tanit l. Rx: Horse standing r., pellet between legs, palm tree in background. Issued by Hannibal for the Second Punic Wars. Obverse struck with somewhat worn die. EF 950

31. MACEDONIA, PHILIP II; 359-336 BC. Amphipolis, struck under Kassander, ca. 316-311 BC, Tetradrachm, 14.26g. Le Rider-19, SNG ANS-749-756. Obv: Laureate head of Zeus right; Rx: ΦΙΛΙΠ-ΠΟΥ Naked youth on horse prancing right, below horse, dolphin; in field to right, pellet in Π. Ex. Elsen FPL 283, 2018, 14. toned virtually ms 2150 Lifetime Issue

32. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; Lifetime issue, struck under Antipater, circa 332-326 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.23g. Price-4. Obv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin. Rx: Zeus seated left; in left field, prow. This is an exceptionally beautiful coin; perfectly struck, with wonderful, dark, iridescent toning.

MS 2000

33. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; “Amphipolis,” Lifetime issue, Tetradrachm, 16.48g. Price-89. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lion skin. Rx: Zeus seated l., crescent in l. field. EF / VF 950

Exquisite Tetradrachm

34. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; 336-323 BC. Amphipolis, struck under Philip III, circa 322-320 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.14g. Price-112. Obv: Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion’s skin headdress. Rx: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus seated to left on throne, holding eagle with his outstretched right hand and sceptre with his left; in the field to left, Phrygian helmet to right. Ex. Elsen 127, 5 December 2015, 13. Although this coin was struck by Alexander’s brother, it is in the style of an early issue of Alexander, with wonderful toning. MS 2150

35. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; 336-323 BC. Struck under Kassander, ca. 307-297 BC. Tetradrachm, 17.11g. Price-465. Obv: Head of Alexander as Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rx: AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and eagle standing right with closed wings in his right; to left, Λ above torch; below throne, monogram of EY. EF 1250

High Relief

36. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; 336-323 BC. Struck under Alexarchos, brother of Kassander, at the city of Ouranopolis, 310-297 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.12g. Price-509. Obv: Head of Hercules to right, wearing lion’s skin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated to left on low throne, holding eagle on his outstretched right hand and sceptre with his left; in field to left, cone surmounted by eight-rayed star above X; beneath throne, wreath. Ex. Elsen 130, 10 September, 2016, 26. Ex. Triton IX, 10 January 2006, 759 This is an exceptionally beautiful coin, struck by an extremely interesting individual. MS 2150

37. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; 328-320 BC (late lifetime

or early posthumous issue of Aradus), Tetradrachm, 17.15g. Price-3273. Obv. Head of Heracles right, wearing lion-skin headdress, paws tied before neck. Rx.

AΛEΞANΔPOY-BAΣIΛEΩΣ, Zeus enthroned left, left leg drawn back, feet on ground line, eagle in right hand, scepter in left, caduceus in left field, A monogram under strut. VF 950

38. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; 336-323 BC. Babylon, ca. 324-323 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.22g. Price-3641. Obv: Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rx: BAΣIΛΕΩ[Σ] AΛEΞANΔPOY Zeus seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and eagle standing right with closed wings in his right; to left, grape bunch above M; below throne, monogram. Obverse in high relief. EF 1200

39. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; Struck in Babylon by Seleucus I, c. 311-305 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.12g. SC-82.5a, Price-3746. Obv: Head of young Herakles r. wearing lionskin. Rx: Zeus seated l. holding eagle and scepter, monogram in wreath in l. field, MI below throne. Ex Naumann 90, 7 June 2020, lot 298. Toned EF 775

Exquisite Lifetime Drachm

40. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT (336–323 BC); ca. 328–323 BC, Lifetime Issue, Drachm, 4.30g. Price-1391. Obv. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rx. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle in right hand and scepter in left; in left field, forepart of Pegasus left; monogram beneath throne. This coin is extremely beautiful, especially the image of Zeus on the reverse. MS 775

41. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; Lifetime issue, c. 325-323 BC, Drachm, 4.34g. Price-2090. Obv: Head of young Heracles r. wearing lionskin headdress with mane and front legs knotted below chin. Rx: [A]ΛEΞANΔPO[Y] Zeus seated l. holding eagle and scepter, HΔ monogram in l. field. Ex HJB 203rd Buy or Bid Sale, December 2017, lot 74. Planchet irregularity at 11:00 on reverse; small mark on cheek. MS 600

42. MACEDONIA UNDER ROMAN RULE; ca. 167-149 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.84g. AMNG-III 167. Obv: Diademed and draped bust of Artemis to right, bow and quiver over her shoulder; all at the center of a Macedonian shield ornamented with stars within crescents. Rx: MAKEΔONΩN / ΠΡΩTHΣ Club to right; above, monogram of HP; below, N; around, oak wreath with ties to left; to left of the ties, thunderbolt. gVF 900

43. THRACE, AINOS; c. 408/7-407/6 BC, Diobol, 1.23g. May-292-309. Obv: Head of Hermes r., wearing petasos with dotted border Rx: [A]INI; Goat prancing r. with raised foreleg. No obvious symbol below raised leg of goat, but cf. May 292-309 with same legend and prancing pose. Although the obverse shows poor centering, a coin of this issue is hard to come by in this grade, and they are rather rare in general. The reverse is very well-struck, with a exceptional, lively image of a goat. EF 350

44. MOESIA INFERIOR, ISTRUS.; 400–350 BC, Stater (Nomos), 5.60g. SNG BM256. Obv. Two male heads facing, right head inverted. Rx. ΙΣΤΡΙΗ - Eagle standing left on dolphin. Pleasant VF 400

45. THRACE, THASOS; c. 500-480 BC, Stater, 8.48g. Le Rider-2, SNG Cop-1008. Obv: Nude ithyphallic satyr r., carrying off protesting nymph. Rx: Quadripartite incuse square. Ex CNG 94, 18 September 2013, lot 160; ex CNG E253, 6 April 2011, lot 225. aEF 850

46. THRACE, THASOS; ca. 510-463 BC, Stater, 8.90g. SNG Copenhagen-1008 ff. Obv. Satyr right carrying off a nymph. Rx. Quadripartite incuse square. VF 800 Exceptional Quality

47. THRACE, THASOS; ca. 480-463, Stater, 8.48g. Dewing-1323, HGC-6, 331. Obv: Nude ithyphallic satyr, with long beard and long hair, moving right in ‘runningkneeling’ position, holding a nymph in his arms, who raises her right hand in protest. Rx: Quadripartite incuse square. These later issues are far more detailed then their predecessors. In this case, the raised hand of the nymph is beautifully executed, an the face of the satyr is wonderfully rendered. Some of the flatness in the higher relief areas of the coin is almost certainly from striking, thus still EF. EF 1500

48. THRACE, THASOS; c. 480-463 BC, Stater, 8.51g. SNG Cop-1010. Obv: Nude ithyphallic satyr r., carrying off protesting nymph. Rx: Quadripartite incuse square. Purchased from Aegean Numismatics. aEF 1750

49. THRACE, THASOS; ca. 90-75 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.40g. Prokopov-Silberprägung, Group XIV, 1084 (V CBa1/R 535), HGC-6, 359. Obv. Wreathed head of young Dionysos right. Rx. Herakles standing facing, head left, holding club; lion skin draped over left arm; monogram inner left. Note: This coin is part of the late “imitative” Thasos series. The monogram and legend letters are standard mint control marks or die signatures, common in late Hellenistic issues, and do not represent conventional words. Fine 200

50. THRACE, LYSIMACHUS; Amphipolis, c. 288/7-282/1 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.04g. Thompson-195. Obv: Head of Alexander the Great with horn of Ammon r. Rx: Athena enthroned l.; caduceus with handle in inner l. field, monogram in outer r. field. Ex HJB 206th Buy or Bid Sale, March 2019, lot 66. EF 2250

51. THRACE, LYSIMACHUS, 305-281 BC; Byzantium or Lampsakos, c. 280250 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.13g. Meydancikkale-2705, SNG Berry-407, Thompson-. Obv: Diademed head of deified Alexander III r., with horn of Ammon. Rx: Athena enthroned l., Nike standing in outstretched hand, resting elbow on shield, transverse spear beyond; monograms in inner r. field and below throne. Ex Heritage 232206, 9 February 2022, lot 62064 (NGC encapsulated strike 5/5, surface 4/5); ex Roma E86, 7 August 2021, lot 434. Excellent quality. Virtually MS 2250

52. THRACE, LYSIMACHIA; ca. 305-281 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.00g. HGC-3.2, 1750, Thompson-204 var. Obv. Diademed head of deified Alexander III right, with horn of Ammon; dotted border. Rx. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑXΟΥ - Athena enthroned left, Nike standing left in right hand, left arm resting on grounded shield with lion head boss; transverse spear beyond; ΠΥΤΩ monogram inner left; monogram in exergue. Pleasant example with moderately dark toning. aEF 1200

53. THESSALY, LARISSA; c. 365-356 BC, Drachm, 6.07g. BCD-Thessaly II-288, Lorber-Hoard, Phase L-I-17-21. Obv: Head of nymph Larissa three-quarter face to l. Rx: Horse grazing r., plant below. Ex Noble 120, 2 April 2019, lot 3032. gVF 750 Highly Exceptional

54. ATTIC, ATHENS; ca. 499-495 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.11g. Seltman-Class M-401

(obv.), Seltman Class M-403 (Rx.). 1st start of Persian War. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet; hair rendered with distinctive curls at the forehead and beneath helmet, surrounded by irregular and partial stylized dotted border. Rx. Owl standing right with head facing; behind owl, olive sprig projecting straight with two leaves turned up and down (unusual arrangement); legend ΑΘΕ to right, all within incuse square. Extremely rare. Thinking of the thousands of coins that must’ve been issued for the Persian War, this coin is one of only a very few that can be considered exceptional. The arrangement of leaves on the olive branch is attested by only three dies in Seltman and never used anywhere else in all the coins of Athens; a very rare Class M, and an early Persian War issue. The head of Athena is also quite unusual and distinctive, with the unique curls almost matching the shape of earring she wears. This coin, with its exceptional design, could be classed as late in the so-called “Civic Mint”, although it is actually one of the first coins issued to finance the Persian War. Virtually MS 13500

55. ATTIC, ATHENS; c. 449-445 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.17g. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r., head front, crescent and olive twig with two leaves behind, ΑΘΕ in r. field. Purchased from Kirk Davis. High relief. These early issues are equal to the quality of the Starr Group coins, and are only excluded from that group due to the number of tail feathers. EF 2250

Exquisite Tetradrachm

56. ATTIC, ATHENS; ca. 440–404 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.17g. SNG Copenhagen-31–40, HGC-4, 1597. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll. Rx. ΑΘΕ, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. This coin is struck in high relief, with magnificent luster and beautiful image of Athena, showing a virtually full crest on the helmet. MS 3100

Exceptional

57. ATTIC, ATHENS; ca. 435 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.53g. HGC-4, 1597, SNG Copenhagen-31. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with three olive leaves and a palmette, a circular earring and a pearl necklace. Rx. AΘE, owl standing to right, head facing; in field to left, olive spray and crescent; all within incuse square. The image of Athena on this coin is beautifully-drawn; not only a wonderful design, but showing incredible detail in every inch of the die. This coin must’ve been struck by an extremely strong and skilled individual to achieve such a level of detail, with no part of the design being left out. MS 3000

58. ATTIC, ATHENS; ca. 435 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.02g. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll. Rx. ΑΘΕ, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. Virtually MS 1750

59. ATTIC, ATHENS; ca. 435 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.97g. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll. Rx. ΑΘΕ, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. EF 1650

60. ATTIC, ATHENS; ca. 435 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.06g. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll. Rx. ΑΘΕ, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. gVF 1550

61. ATTIC, ATHENS; ca. 353-294 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.21g. HGC-4, 1599. Obv: Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and palmette. Rx: AΘ[E] Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive sprig and crescent; all within incuse square. It is very fortunate that a coin of this odd shape still retains all the details of the type. MS 675

62. ATTIC, ATHENS “NEW STYLE” TETRADRACHM; ca. 165-42 BC. Tetradrachm, 16.70g. Thompson-74-80, HGC-4, 1602. Obv. Head of Athena Parthenos right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet decorated with Pegasos and floral pattern. Rx. Α–ΘE. Owl standing right on overturned amphora; monogram left; monogram and two coiled serpents right; all within wreath. Exceptionally beautiful head of Athena; chest of owl flatly struck. Toned EF 1200

63. ATTIC, AEGINA; ca. 510-490, Stater, 11.77g. Milbank-I, 11. Obv: Sea turtle with row of pellets down back and head turned to the left. Rx: Windmill pattern with four sunken segments. A few obverse hairlines at the lower left edge, and a planchet defect above. Otherwise, the coin is beautifully centered, with virtually complete dots down the shell, and an eye in the face of the turtle. Despite some minor defects, overall quality is exceptional. aEF 1500

BCD-360 (This Coin)

64. ACARNANIA, STRATUS; c. 380-350 BC, Triobol, 2.12g. Lederer-13, 13 and pl. 2, 13, BCD-360 (this coin). Obv: Head of the river god Acheloos r. Rx: KAΛ – [ΛIPO ?] Wreathed head of nymph r. Very rare; the first coin of this city we have handled in over 25 years. Ex NAC 123, 9 May 2021, lot 433. Ex M&M Deutschland 23, 18 October 2007, lot 360. The collection of BCD had many unusual and wonderful coins, as it was put together by one the foremost collector-scholars of our time. Certainly, he must’ve enjoyed this coin very much. gVF 1850

65. ACARNANIA, ARGOS AMPHILOCHICUM; Circa. 345-300 BC, Stater, 8.51g. Calciati-11. Obv: Pegasus flying l., A below. Rx: [ΑΡΓΕΙ] Helmeted head of Athena l., helmet behind. Face of Athena off-center. gVF 450 Silenos

66. CORINTHIA, CORINTH; c. 350-330 BC, Stater, 7.83g. Calciati-408, BCD-119. Obv: Pegasus flying l., koppa below. Rx: Helmeted head of Athena l., A-Λ flanking neck truncation; behind, mask of Silenos facing slightly l. Ex Pars 9, 5 October 2020, lot 29; ex Cayon, 30 November 2013, lot 296. This is a very pleasant example of this coin, with a wonderful image of Silenos getting a good look at the beautiful Athena. gEF 1550

67. EUBOEA, CHALCIS; ca. 432-348 BC, Tetrobol, 2.20g. BMC-16, SNG ANS-524. Obv: Laur head of Apollo l. Rx: Lyre. Olynthos mint. Miniscule porosity in field. EF 385

Extremely Rare

68. CRETE, PRAESUS; ca. Late 4th-Third Century BC, Obol, 0.86g. SNG Cop543. Obv: Female head, hair tied in a knot behind. Rx: Facing bull head. Extremely rare with this type never coming up in CoinArchives. The coins of Crete are highly

desirable to collectors. Some are very common, and some, extremely rare. This coin is, of course, the latter. VF / EF 1000

69. PAPHLAGONIA, SINOPE; ca. 425–410 BC, Drachm, 6.13g. HGC-7, 388, SNG BM-Black Sea-1371, SNG von Aulock-6839. Obv. Head of sea-eagle left. Rx. Quadripartite incuse square; two opposing quarters filled; B and pellet within one unfilled quarter; pellet in the other. Virtually MS 3000

70. PAPHLAGONIA, SINOPE; 410-350 BC, Drachm, 5.97g. SNG BM-1412. Obv: Head of nymph l., hair caught up in saccos. Rx: Eagle with spread wings, standing l. on dolphin; ΠOΣI below wing, ΣINΩ below dolphin; all within shallow incuse square. Ex NAC Autumn 2024, lot 383. Head of nymph seems to have been taken from the beautiful tetradrachms of Syracuse; struck in high relief. EF 850

First Greek Silver Coin

71. LYDIA, CROESUS; ca. 565-546 BC, Heavy Stater, 10.48g. Berk-19, SNG von Aulock-2873-4. Obv. Confronted foreparts of lion and bull. Rx. Two incuse square punches. The gold and silver issues of Croesus were the first gold and silver ever struck by the Greeks. Previously, all coinage was struck in either bronze or electrum. aEF 2950

72. PERSIA, ACHAEMENID EMPIRE, TEMP. ARTAXERXES II TO ARTAXERXES III; ca. 375–340 BC, Siglos, 5.50g. Carradice -Type IV, Group C (pl. XIV, 46), Sunrise-36. Obv. Persian king or hero kneeling-running right, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder; holding dagger in right hand and bow in left. Rx. Incuse punch. VF 300

Excellent Example

73. AEOLIS, MYRINA; ca. 155-143 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.30g. SNG von Aulock-1664. Obv. Stephanophoric type: laureate head of Apollo right. Rx. Apollo Grynios standing right, holding phiale and filleted laurel branch; monogram left; omphalos and amphora at feet right; all within laurel wreath. This is an exceptional example of this beautiful Hellenistic issue. Extremely sharp image of Apollo, struck in high relief. MS 2800

74. IONIA, CHIOS; Magistrate Derkylos, ca. 133-88 BC, Drachm, 3.61g. SNG von Aulock-2278, Sear-4609. Obv: Sphinx with curved wings seated to left; before to left, grape bunch. Rx: ΔEPKYΛOYΣ (Derkylos) - XIOΣ (Chios), Large amphora; to left, cornucopiae. Ex Cayon 422, 20 November 2024, lot 5481. Ex Lanz 22, 10 May 1982, lot 377. aEF 2350

75. MYSIA, CYZICUS; ca. 450-400 BC, Hemiobol, 0.32g. SNG Paris BN-378, SNG von Aulock-1214. Obv: Forepart of boar to left; Ǝ on his shoulder, tunny fish upwards behind. Rx: Head of roaring lion; panther head above to l. all within incuse square. gVF

150

76. MYSIA, PARIUM; 4th cent. BC, Hemidrachm, 2.40g. BMC-14. Obv: Facing gorgoneion. Rx: Cow stg r, head turned, grain below. gVF 200

77. CARIA, RHODES; c. 205-188 BC, Drachm, 2.45g. SNG Keckman-, BM-, SNG Cop-. Obv: Head of Helios facing, slightly r. Rx: P - O to either side of rose, magistrate’s name ΑΙΝΗΤΩΡ above, panther in field r. Not in works consulted; perhaps unpublished. Ex HJB 208th Buy or Bid Sale, January 2019, lot 62. EF 350

78. CARIA, RHODES; ca. 250-200 BC, Didrachm, 6.85g. SNG Keckman-537. Obv: Head of Helios facing, 3/4 r. Rx: Rose; Athena standing in l. field; above, magistrate’s name. Formerly NGC Ch AU, Strike 5/5, 3/5. Ex HJB 213th Buy or Bid Sale, September 2020, lot 107. MS

950

79. CARIA, RHODES; ca. 340-316 AD, Hemidrachm, 1.20g. SNG Keckman-442, Ashton, Oxford 2001-103. Obv: Head of apollo facing. Rx: Rose. gVF 150 80. LYCIA, PINARA; ca. 412 BC, Obol, 0.57g. SNG von Aulock-4175. Obv: Helmeted Athena r. Rx: Bearded satrap head r. in kyrbasia, in incuse circle with dotted border. Ex NFA XXXIII, 3 May 1994, lot 260; plate coin. Unpublished in 1994; very rare. VF 300

81. GREECE, LYCIA, LYCIAN LEAGUE; ca. 27-20 BC, Hemidrachm, 1.90g. RPC-I 3310. Obv. Head of Apollo right; Λ–Υ across fields. Rx. Kithara; tripod in right field; M–A across fields; all within incuse square. Note: The Lycian League was a federation of cities in southeastern Asia Minor, issuing coins in Greek style with shared symbols and inscriptions, reflecting collective civic identity while each city retained autonomy. VF 150

82. GREECE, LYCIA, LYCIAN LEAGUE; ca. 27-20 BC, Hemidrachm, 1.70g. RPC-I 3310. Obv. Head of Apollo right; Λ–Υ across fields. Rx. Kithara; tripod in right field; M–A across fields; all within incuse square. Note: The Lycian League was a federation of cities in southeastern Asia Minor, issuing coins in Greek style with shared symbols and inscriptions, reflecting collective civic identity while each city retained autonomy. aVF 200

83. GREECE, LYCIA, LYCIAN LEAGUE; ca. 27-20 BC, Hemidrachm, 1.80g. RPC-I 3310. Obv. Head of Apollo right; Λ–Υ across fields. Rx. Kithara; tripod in right field; M–A across fields; all within incuse square. Note: The Lycian League was a federation of cities in southeastern Asia Minor, issuing coins in Greek style with shared symbols and inscriptions, reflecting collective civic identity while each city retained autonomy. aVF 200

84. CILICIA, TARSUS; 380–375 BC, Stater, 10.40g. SNG Levante-70. Obv. Female head wearing necklace, 3/4 view, dolphin control mark. Rx. Bearded, crested male head left. Face of goddess double-struck. EF 1200

85. PAMPHYLIA, ASPENDUS; ca. 380-325 BC, Stater, 10.94g. BMC-35, SNG Cop227, SNG von Aulock-4565. Obv: Two wrestlers; the l. one holds the l. arm of his opponent with both hands, the opponent grasping with r. hand his r. wrist; between the figures LΦ. Rx: Slinger, wearing short chiton, discharging sling to r.; on r., triskeles to r.; all within incuse square. ΕΣΤFΕΔΙΙΥΣ behind. Formerly NGC Ch XF, 5/5, 4/5. Ex Gemini XIV, 18 April 2018, lot 237. Obverse is of exceptional quality, even showing the curly hair of the two wrestlers. MS 800 FDC Ultra High Relief

86. PERGAMUM, EUMENES I; ca. 263-241 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.00g. SNG-BN 1614 (obv.), SNG-BN 1615 (Rx.), Westermark-Group IVA, obv. die L. Obv. Laureate head of Philetairos right, within dotted border. Rx. ΦΙΛΕΤΑΙΡΟΥ - Athena enthroned left, resting left elbow on shield, adorned with gorgoneion; right hand holding wreath, crowning dynastic name; spear in background; palm branch outer left; monogram A inner left; bow right. OF the many examples of this coin that exist, this is one of the better ones we have handled. Head of Philetairos is struck in high relief, and every miniscule facet of the beautifully detailed hair and wreath is evident. FDC 4000

87. MYSIA, PERGAMUM; 133-67 BC, Cistophoric Tetradrachm, 12.40g. KleinerHoard-50, SNG Paris BN-1754. Obv: Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath. Rx: Two serpents entwined around bow and bow-case; ΦI and monogram above, monogram of Pergamon to l., caduceus to r. Ex Naumann 90, 7 June 2020, lot 211. aEF 200

88. PHOENICIA, ARADUS; Ger’ashtart, 339-333 BC. Year 3=338-337 BC, Stater, 10.15g. HGC-36, BMC-68. Obv: Laureate head of Melkart right. Rx: Galley right; three waves below, date above. Ex Triton VI, 14 January 2003, lot 468. Is highly unusual for a coin with such an odd flan to be so beautifully centered, losing none of the die-cutter’s hopes. Choice EF 2150

89. PHOENICIA, TYRE; Year 27 = 100/99 BC, Shekel, 13.79g. BM-112. Obv: Laureate bust of Heracles (Melqart) r., with lionskin knotted around neck. Rx: TYP - OY IE[PAΣ] - KAI AΣYΛOY Eagle with closed wings standing l. on prow, with palm branch behind shoulder; Phoenician letter between the eagle’s legs; date ZK and club in l. field; and monogram in r. field, apparently with M and Y surmounted by Λ. Formerly NGC Ch XF, 5/5, 2/5. Ex HJB204th Buy or Bid Sale, May 2018, lot 110. VF / EF 2000

Possibly Crucifixion Year

90. PHOENICIA, TYRE; Year 157 = 31/32 CE, Shekel, 13.02g. Obv: Laureate head of Melqart r. Rx: Eagle with r. foot on prow and palm branch over shoulder. Ex HJB 156th Buy or Bid Sale, October 2007, lot 172. aVF / EF 1000 Year of the Crucifixion

91. PHOENICIA, TYRE, THE YEAR OF THE CRUCIFIXION; Dated CY 159 = 33-34 AD (Year of the crucifixion), Shekel, 13.03g. Obv: Head of Melkart right, wearing laurel wreath and lion skin around neck. Rx: Eagle standing left on prow; palm behind; to left, PNΘ (date) above club; to right, KP above monogram; Phoenician B between legs. Struck in the year of the crucifixion of Christ. Purchased by the current owner in the late 1990’s early 2000’s. EF 9500

92. PHOENICIA, TYRE; 126/5 BC to 65/6 AD. Year 161, 35-36 AD, Shekel, 13.68g. HGC-357. Obv: Laureate head of Melkart right. Rx: Eagle standing left; palm over shoulder; PΞA (date) above club to left, KP above XE monogram to right. Shekels of Tyre were accepted as payment for the temple tax at Jerusalem. EF 1500 Tigranes Portrait

93. ARMENIA, TIGRANES II; ca. 80-68 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.11g. Kovacs-74.1. Obv: Draped bust of Tigranes II to right, wearing five-pointed tiara decorated with comet star between two eagles. Rx: BAΣIΛEΩΣ - TIΓPANOY Eutychides’ Tyche of Antiochia, turreted and veiled, seated right on rock, holding long palm frond in her right hand; below, river-god Orontes swimming right; on rocks, monogram of ΔΗ; in field to right, monogram of AP; all within wreath. It seems that some examples of the portraits of Tigranes have recently become available. We are fortunate to have two in this sale. MS 950 Tigranes Portrait

94. ARMENIA, TIGRANES II; ca. 95-56 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.01g. Kovacs-74.1. Obv: Draped bust of Tigranes II to right, wearing five-pointed tiara decorated with comet star between two eagles. Rx: B]AΣIΛEΩΣ - TIΓPANOY, Eutychides’ Tyche of Antiochia, turreted and veiled, seated right on rock, holding long palm frond in her right hand; below, river-god Orontes swimming right; on rocks, monogram of ΔΗ; in field to right, monogram of AP; all within wreath. It seems that some examples of the portraits of Tigranes have recently become available. We are fortunate to have two in this sale. More softly-struck than the previous lot. MS 950

Boeotian Shield

95. SYRIA, SELEUCUS I (312-281 BC); Susa mint, ca. 305/4-295 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.02g. SC-173.1 (“Seleucid Coins” catalog, Arthur Houghton), HGC-9-20, Kritt-PL 9, var. 1. Obv. Head of Alexander the Great, portrayed as Dionysos, facing right, wearing Attic helmet covered with panther skin, adorned with bull’s ears and horns; dotted border surrounding. Rx. BAΛΣΙΛΕΩC / ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ, Nike standing right crowning trophy; below her left wing is monogram BE, with a Boeotian shield between Nike and trophy; second monogram to right of trophy, and Aramaic graffito appears at top. This coin bears a rare symbol of the ancient shield of Boeotia; slight obverse die wear. MS 4500

Seleucid Kingdom

96. SYRIA, SELEUCUS I (312-281 BC); Susa mint, ca. 305/4-295 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.88g. Lorber-195. Obv. Head of hero right, wearing helmet covered with panther skin and adorned with bull horns and ear, panther skin tied around neck; dotted border. Rx. BAΛΣΙΛΕΩC / ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ, Nike standing left, facing right and crowning trophy built on tree trunk; two monograms at bottom (ΠΥΙ in right field between Nike and trophy; other monogram below left wing). MS 6000

97. SELEUKID EMPIRE, SELEUCUS I NIKATOR; Second satrapy and kingship, 312-281 BC. Susa mint, ca. 305/4-295 BC, Drachm, 4.22g. SC-174.6, HGC-34. Obv: Head of hero (Alexander or Seleukos?) right, wearing helmet covered with panther skin and adorned with the ear and horns of a bull. Rx: Nike standing right, holding wreath that she places on trophy to right; M to lower left, AX in lower central field. MS 3150

98. SELEUCID, ANTIOCHUS I; 281-261 BC, Seleucia on the Tigris, Tetradrachm, 16.99g. SC-373.3d. Obv: Diademed head of Antiochus I r. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ Apollo, seated l. on omphalos, holding arrow and resting l. hand on grounded bow, monograms in l. and r. fields. Ex HJB 208, 5 September 2019, lot 244. Obverse in somewhat high relief. VF 485

99. SYRIA, ANTIOCHUS II; ca. 261-46 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.49g. SC-587.1c. Obv: Diademed head of Antiochos I to right. Rx: BAΣIΛEΩΣ - ANTIOXOY, Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow in his right hand and resting his left on grounded bow; to left and right, monograms. VF 650

100. SYRIA, ANTIOCHUS III, 223-187 BC; Antioch auxiliary mint, Tetradrachm, 16.89g. SC-1063. Obv: Diademed head of Antiochus III r. Rx: Apollo seated l. on omphalos, testing arrow and resting l. hand on grounded bow; monogram in l. field. aEF 500 Julius Caesar Supremacy

101. JULIUS CAESAR SUPREMACY, POSTHUMOUS PHILIP PHILADELPHUS; Dated from defeat of Pompey the Great, Tetradrachm, 15.57g. RPC-4130, S=year 6, 44/43 BC. Anonymous in the name of Philip Philadelphus. Year

following the assassination of Julius Caesar, Ides of March 44 BC. Ex HJB 124th buy or Bid Sale, January 2002, lot 400. This coin was struck so that they would circulate in Syria as accepted money. This is a wonderful, extremely sharp example that was actually struck under the reign of Julius Caesar. FDC 500 Wonderful Portrait

102. PARTHIA, MITHRADATES II; Tetradrachm, 15.76g. Shore-68, Sunrise-282. Obv: Diademed and draped bust l., with long beard, earring and torque. Rx: Archer seated r. on omphalos holding bow, palm branch in field to r., monogram behind. This one of the wonderful tetradrachms struck under Mithridates II. He made sure that we would remember him with coins such as this. MS 2250 Falcon

103. JUDAEA. YEHUD MEDINATA. PERSIAN PERIOD.; JUDAEA. Yehud Medinata. Persian Period. Jerusalem, ca. 375–332 BCE. Æ ½ Gerah (or ¼ Obol), .30g. Hendin-6058. Obv. Bearded head of Persian king facing right, wearing crown. Rx. Paleo-Hebrew legend יהד (‘YHD’ / Yehud); falcon with wings displayed, head turned right. Ex coll. of David Hendin. Obverse very flatly struck. VF 600

104. YEHUD (JUDAEA), UNDER PTOLEMAIC ADMINISTRATION.; ca. 272–261/0 BC, AR ¼ Drachm, 0.87g. Hendin-6088, Lorber-CPE 710. Jerusalem. Obv. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right. Rx. Eagle standing half-left on thunderbolt, wings open, head left; Aramaic legend יהדה (YHDH) upward to left. Note: This is one of the earliest Yehud silver coins explicitly tied to Ptolemaic rule, showing the hybridization of Egyptian/Ptolemaic types with the local Yehud legend. The eagle on thunderbolt is the classic Ptolemaic dynastic emblem, but the YHDH legend localizes the coinage to Jerusalem. Ex coll. of David Hendin. VF 550 Finest Known Bes/Lions

105. SAMARIA; ca. 375–333 BCE, AR ma’ah obol, 0.70g. Gitler-Tal-2013:67, Meshorer--Qedar-53, Sofaer Coll.-Meshorer, et al. (Coins of the Holy Land, 2013, pp. 66, 67). Obv. Facing head of Bes, tongue protruding; Aramaic legend (ŠN, ‘Samaria’) in the fields. Rx. Two lions standing face to face, heads turned outward. Note: The silver coinage of Samaria, issued under Achaemenid Persian rule in the fourth century BCE, represents a rare and culturally hybrid type. The obverse features the Egyptian dwarf-god Bes, a protective deity, while the reverse depicts two confronted lions, a common Near Eastern symbol of strength and authority. The Aramaic inscription (ŠN) identifies the mint as Samaria. These obols combine Greek denominations, Near Eastern motifs, and Aramaic legends, making them highly distinctive and historically significant. Ex coll. of David Hendin. This wonderful coin is probably one of the finest known, and very thoroughly-struck, which is highly unusual for this entire series. EF 2250

Exceptional Satrap with legend

106. JUDAEA, SAMARIA; ca. 4th Century BC, Obol, 0.76g. Meshorer-45. Obv. On r. Aramaic legend (YRB’M), Satrap wearing Persian tiara, seated r. on chair, holding arrow with both hands. Rx. Two female(?) figures standing facing each other in a shrine; both are draped and have long hair; the one on the r. holds cornucopia(?); the one on the l. raises hand towards chin; l. side of shrine decorated in the middle with a horizontal palm branch; upper corners of the shrine have curved proportions. Most coins of this issue are miserable. However, this coin shows an exceptional image of the satrap, including a good portion of the legend (which is very rare), and one of the women on the back is equally well-struck, though the other is quite flat. Virtually MS 2000

107. JUDAEA, SAMARIA; Samaria, ca. 375–333 BC, AR ma’ah obol, 0.61g. Sofaer Coll.-46, HGC-10, 414, Meshorer-& Qedar Samarian Coinage-75 var., Hendin-6030. Obv. Bearded male head with Persian tiara right. Rx: (שמרין/shmryn-Shomron), forepart of horse right. Ex coll. of David Hendin. This coin is chipped, but what remains is somewhat better than normal. VF other than chip

450

108. JUDAEA, SAMARIA (CA. LATE 4TH CENTURY BCE); Samaria, ca. 375333 BCE, AR ma’ah obol, 0.70g. Meshorer-& Qedar, Samarian Coinage 80 (Sam-8), SH-BI plate coin, Hendin-6028. Obv. Facing female head, possibly Arethusa. Rx. (שמרין - shmryn-Shomron, partly retrograde) left of bearded male head in crested Athenian helmet left. Ex coll. of David Hendin. Struck with a far-less-than-wonderful die, but the striking on the planchet makes this coin uncirculated. MS 300

109. PHILISTIA, GAZA; ca. 450-333 BCE, AR Drachm/Quarter Shekel, 3.00g. Hendin-6011, BMC-Palestine pl. XIX, 14, HGC-10, 547, Gitler-Tal-VI.1D. Obv. Bearded male head right, oriental headdress and hair bunched in back. Rx. ProtoHebrew (right to left, ‘Az - Azah - Gaza) above forepart of horse right, within incuse square. Ex coll. of David Hendin. Large die-cut, which is not unusual. Drachms of this issue are rather rare. F 500

Exceptional Quality

110. PHILISTIA, GAZA; Mint of Gaza. ca. 5th-4th cent. BCE, AR ma’ah obol, 0.60g. Hendin-6022. Obv. Helmeted head of Athena right, helmet adorned with three leaves and palmette. Rx. AΘΕ downward on right, owl right, head facing, olive spray and crescent upper left, lily or possibly lotus between Greek legend and the owl, within incuse square. Ex coll. of David Hendin. While our header may seem joking, is nevertheless correct. The head of Athena is perfectly centered, and struck so that it is completely identifiable, and the owl and reverse legends are clear. Athens would never allow this, but it seems to have been acceptable in Gaza. Virtually MS 500 Year One Half Shekel

111. JEWISH WAR; Jerusalem, Year 1 = 66/67 CE, Half Shekel, 6.57g. Hendin-119. Obv: Paleo-Hebrew “Half Shekel, (Year) One”, Ritual chalice with smooth rim, pellet on either side and at middle of stem, flat base with pearled ends. Rx: Paleo-Hebrew “Jerusalem the Holy” around three pomegranate buds on stem with pearl at bottom. Ex HJB 119th Buy or Bid Sale, March 2001, lot 285. EF 14500 Year Two Shekel

112. JEWISH WAR; 66-70 AD. Jerusalem, Year 2 = 67/68 CE, Shekel, 13.63g. Hendin-6387. Obv: Paleo-Hebrew “Shekel, (Year) Two”, Ritual chalice with smooth rim, pellet on either side and at middle of stem, flat base with pearled ends. Rx: PaleoHebrew “Jerusalem the Holy” around three pomegranate buds on stem with pearl at bottom. Virtually MS 9750

113. PTOLEMAIC KINGDOM, PTOLEMY I SOTER (AS SATRAP 323-305/4 BC; AS KING 305/4-282 BC); Alexandria, ca. 306–300 BC, Tetradrachm, 15.30g.

CPE-63, Svoronos-168, SNG Copenhagen-19. Obv. Diademed head of deified Alexander III right, wearing elephant skin, aegis around neck. Rx. Athena Alkidemos advancing right, brandishing spear, shield on arm; to right, helmet, monogram, and eagle standing right on thunderbolt. EF 2000

114. NUMIDIA, JUBA I; ca. 60-46 BC, Denarius, 3.70g. SNG Cop-523. Obv: REX IVBA, Diademed and draped bust r, holding scepter over r shoulder. Rx: Octastyle temple; around, neo-Punic legend. F / VF 200

115. NABATAEA, OBODAS III, C. 30-9 BC; Petra, Drachm, 4.32g. Barkay-30, Meshorer-. Obv: Laureate head of Obodas III r. Rx: Diademed head of Obodas III r. Rachel Barkay in “The Coinage of the Nabataean King Obodas II”, NC 176 (2016), considers king responsible for this extremely rare drachm to be Obodas II, but a shadowy, ephemeral Obodas is now thought to have ruled earlier in the 1st Century BC, shifting this king from II to III. Ex Leu 32, 7-10 December 2024, lot 840; ex Künker 341, 1 October 2020, lot 5174; ex CNG E250, 23 February 2011, lot 150; ex CNG E183, 5 March 2008, lot 87. Well-struck on an oddly-shaped planchet. Toned EF 775 ROMAN REPUBLICAN SILVER

116. ANONYMOUS; 225-212 BC, Quadrigatus (Didrachm), 6.54g. Cr-28/3. Obv: Laureate head of Janus. Rx: Jupiter holding scepter and hurling thunderbolt in quadriga driven r. by Victory; below, ROMA incuse on tablet. Dark toning. EF 1500

117. ANONYMOUS; Denarius, 3.69g. Cr-222/1, Syd-438. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., X behind. Rx: Diana in biga of stags r., crescent below, ROMA in exergue. Virtually MS 245

118. ANONYMOUS: CRESCENT; 207 BC, Denarius, 4.24g. Cr-57/2. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., X behind. Rx: Dioscuri riding r., crescent above horses; ROMA in linear frame. Privately purchased from HJB in June 2010. MS 350 119. C. VALERIUS C.F. FLACCUS; 140 BC, Denarius, 3.75g. Cr-228/2, Syd-440, Valeria 7. Obv: Head of Roma r., X behind. Rx: Victory in biga r., FLAC above, C VAL CF below; ROMA in ex. VF 135

120. C. RENIUS; 138 BC, Rome, 138 BC, Denarius, 3.90g. Crawford-231/1, Sydenham-432. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; value mark X behind. Rx. Juno Caprotina driving a biga of goats right; below, inscription C·RENI; in exergue, ROMA. This evocative reverse type features Juno Caprotina, a rustic aspect of the goddess Juno associated with fertility and the Caprotinia festival. Her chariot, drawn by goats rather than horses, symbolizes wild nature and protection of the state’s fertility. Rarely depicted on coinage, this type offers insight into Rome’s deep layering of myth and ritual. good fine 250

121. CN. GELLIUS; 138 BC, Denarius, 3.96g. Cr-232/1, Syd-434, Gelia 1. Obv: Head of Roma r., X behind, all within laurel-wreath. Rx: Mars in quadriga r., CN GE[L] below horses, ROMA in exergue. Ex Roma E98, 16 June 2022, lot 994. gVF 300 122. M. BAEBIUS Q.F. TAMPILUS; 137 BC, Denarius, 3.94g. Syd-489, Baebia 12, Cr-236/1c. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma l., wearing necklace of beads, X below chin, TAMP[IL] behind. Rx: Apollo in quadriga r., holding bow and arrow, reins, and branch; ROMA below horses, [M]BAEBIQF in exergue. EF 185

123. TI. MINUCIUS C.F. AUGURINUS; 134 BC, Rome, 134 BC, Denarius, 3.80g. Crawford-243/1, Sydenham-494. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; in the left field, a star. Rx. RO-MA / TI MINVCI C·F / AVGVRINI; a column bearing a statue (possibly of a deity or civic figure), flanked at the base by ears of grain on either side; to left, toga-clad figure holding object and resting his left foot on modius (grain measure); to right, another toga-clad figure holding lituus (augur ’s staff). VF 225 124. M. ABURIUS M.F. GEMINUS; 132 BC, Denarius, 3.85g. Cr-250/1, Syd-487, Aburia 6. Obv: Head Of Roma r., GEM behind, mark of value under chin. Rx: Sol in quadriga r., M ABVRI below, ROMA in exergue. Dark toning. MS 500

125. M. CAECILIUS Q.F. Q.N. METELLUS; 127 BC, Rome, 127 BC, Denarius, 3.80g. Crawford-263/1b, Sydenham-480. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; below chin, value mark; ROMA inscribed downward behind. Rx. Macedonian shield bearing an elephant’s head; inscription M·METELLVS·Q·F· around; all within laurel wreath. gVF 275

126. T. QUINCTIUS FLAMININUS; 126 BC, Denarius, 3.91g. Cr-267/1, Syd-505, Quinctia 2. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., flamen’s cap behind, mark of value below chin. Rx: Dioscuri r., T - Q flanking Macedonian shield below, ROMA in exergue. gEF 350

127. M. TULLIUS; 120 BC, Denarius, 3.82g. Crawford-280/1, Syd-531, Tullia-1. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., ROMA behind; Rx: M ·TVLLI Victory in quadriga r., wreath above. aVF 150

128. M. SERGIUS SILUS; 116-115 BC, Denarius, 3.90g. Cr-286/1, Syd-534, Sergia 1. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., EX SC before, ROMA and mark of value behind. Rx: M. SERGI below horseman galloping l., holding sword and severed head of barbarian; Q in l. field, [SILVS] in exergue. aEF 145

129. M. SERGIUS SILUS; 116-115 BC, Rome, ca. 116/115 BC, Denarius, 3.80g. Crawford-286/1, Sydenham-544. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right, wearing a winged helmet; behind, mark of value; around, ROMA and EX·S·C. Rx. Warrior on horseback galloping left, brandishing a sword and holding a severed barbarian head; in left field, Q; below, M·SERGI; in exergue, SILVS. Historical Note: This striking reverse likely alludes to the legendary exploits of the moneyer’s ancestor, Marcus Sergius, a celebrated Roman soldier of the 2nd century BC known for his bravery in the Second Punic War. According to Pliny the Elder, Sergius fought despite losing his right hand, having it replaced with an iron prosthetic—possibly inspiring the imagery of a warrior triumphantly holding a severed enemy head. The coin glorifies military valor and family heritage, in keeping with the Roman Republican tradition of using coinage as political and ancestral propaganda. gVF 265

130. M. SERGIUS SILUS; 116-115 BC, Rome, ca. 116/115 BC, Denarius, 3.70g. Crawford-286/1, Sydenham-544. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right, wearing a winged helmet; behind, mark of value; around, ROMA and EX·S·C. Rx. Warrior on horseback galloping left, brandishing a sword and holding a severed barbarian head; in left field, Q; below, M·SERGI; in exergue, SILVS. Historical Note: This striking reverse likely alludes to the legendary exploits of the moneyer’s ancestor, Marcus Sergius, a celebrated Roman soldier of the 2nd century BC known for his bravery in the Second Punic War. According to Pliny the Elder, Sergius fought despite losing his

right hand, having it replaced with an iron prosthetic—possibly inspiring the imagery of a warrior triumphantly holding a severed enemy head. The coin glorifies military valor and family heritage, in keeping with the Roman Republican tradition of using coinage as political and ancestral propaganda. gVF 225

131. MAN. AEMILIUS LEPIDUS; 114-113 BC, Denarius, 3.89g. Cr-291/1, Syd554, Aemilia 7. Obv: Head of Roma r., ROMA before, mark of value behind. Rx: Equestrian staue on triumphal arch, MN AEMILIO around, LEP between arches. Ex Kunker E86, 3 March 2025, lot 5705. aEF 425

132. CN. BLASIO CN.F.; 112-111 BC, Denarius, 3.83g. Syd-561b (R4), Crawford296/1e. Obv: Helmeted head of Mars Rx: Jupiter standing facing, holding scepter and thunderbolt, between Juno and Minerva, who crowns Jupiter with wreath. VF 175

133. L. TORQUATUS; 113/12 BC, Denarius, 3.77g. Cr-295/1, Syd-545, Manlia 2. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., X below chin, ROMA behind, all within ornamented collar. Rx: Warrior galloping l., Q behind, L TORQVA below, [E]X S[C] in exergue. Ex Leu Web 24, 3-6 December 2022, lot 224. aEF

250

134. T. MANLIUS MANCINUS, APPIUS CLAUDIUS PULCHER & Q. URBINIUS; 111-110 BC, Denarius, 3.98g. Cr-299/1b, Syd-570a, Mallia-2. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., circle in square behind. Rx: Victory in triga r., T MAL AP CL Q VR in exergue. Toned aEF 285

135. T. MANLIUS MANCINUS, APPIUS CLAUDIUS PULCHER & Q. URBINIUS; 111-110 BC, Denarius, 3.32g. Cr-299/1b, Syd-570a, Mallia-2. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., remnants of circle in square behind. Rx: Victory in triga r., T MAL AP C[L Q VR] in exergue. Toned EF 150

136. C. CLAUDIUS PULCHER; 110-109 BC, Denarius, 3.76g. Cr-300/1, Syd-569, Claudia 1. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r. Rx: Victory in biga r., C PVLCHER in exergue. Virtually MS 185

137. L. VALERIUS FLACCUS; 108-107 BC, Denarius, 3.79g. Cr-306/1, Syd-565, Valeria 11. Obv: Bust of winged Victory r., star below chin. Rx: Mars walking l. carrying trophy; L VALERI / FLACCI and flamen’s cap before, ear of wheat behind. VF 200

138. M. HERENNIUS; 108-107 BC, Denarius, 3.97g. Cr-308/1b, Syd-567a, Herennia 1a. Obv: Head of Pietas r. wearing stephane, [PIET]AS behind. Rx: Amphinomus carrying his father r., upside down P before, M HERENNI behind. aEF 200

139. L. THORIUS BALBUS; 105 BC, Denarius, 3.99g. Cr-316/1, Syd-598, Thoria 1. Obv: Head of Juno Sospita r. wearing goat skin; I.S.M.R downwards behind. Rx: Bull charging r., I above; L.THORIVS below, BALBVS in exergue. Good obverse style. Virtually MS 325

140. LUCIUS APPULEIUS SATURNINUS; 104 BC, Denarius, 3.90g. Cr-317/3a, Syd-578, Appuleia 1. Obv: Head of Roma l. Rx: Saturn in quadriga l., B, 2 dots above, L SATVRN in exergue. Ex CNA, Ltd. X, 21 March 1990, lot 535. Toned EF 325 141. L. JULIUS L.F. CAESAR; 103 BC, Rome, 103 BC, Denarius, 3.90g. Crawford-320/1, Sydenham-593. Obv. Helmeted head of Mars left; above visor, mark ·F·; behind, CAESAR. Rx. Venus driving a biga of Cupids left; above, mark ·F·; below, a lyre; exergue, L·IVLI·L·F. Note: This coin was issued by Lucius Julius Caesar, a member of the Julian family and relative of the more famous Gaius Julius Caesar (the dictator). Lucius Caesar served as moneyer in 103 BC, and his coinage often features Mars and Venus, reflecting the Julian family’s claimed divine ancestry. aVF

200

142. M. LUCILIUS RUFUS; 101 BC, Denarius, 3.74g. Cr-324/1, Syd-450, Lucilia 1. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., PV behind; all within wreath. Rx: Victory in biga r.; RVF above, M LVCILI in exergue. gVF

135

143. L. CALPURNIUS PISO CAESONINUS & Q SERVILIUS CAEPIO, QUAESTORS; 100 BC, Denarius, 3.94g. Cr-330/1a, Syd-603, Calpurnia-5. Obv: Head of Saturn r., PISO and harpa behind, CAEPIO below, Q before. Rx: The two quaestors seated l. between two ears of wheat; in ex., AD FRV EMV / EX SC. VF

275

144. L. CALPURNIUS PISO FRUGI; 90 BC, Denarius, 3.87g. Cr-340/1, Syd-669a. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo r., anchor behind, P below chin. Rx: Horseman r., palm over shoulder, V above, staff below. Virtually MS

250

145. Q. TITIUS; 90 BC, 90 BC, Denarius, 4.24g. Cr-341/1, Syd-691, Titia 1. Obv: Head of Mutinus Titinus r., bound with winged diadem. Rx: [Q TITI] on tablet from which springs Pegasus. Some obverse contact marks. VF / EF 150

146. C. VIBIUS C.F. PANSA; 90 BC, Denarius, 4.10g. Cr-342/1, Syd-689 (R6), Vibia 8. Obv: Mask of Silenus r., PANSA behind. Rx: Mask of bearded Pan r.; C VIBIVS CF below. Very scarce and exceptional for this issue, notoriously plagued with flat areas and off center strikes. Ex NAC 63, 17 May 2012, lot 56. EX RBW Collection, privately purchased from Spink in December 1991. toned virtually ms 3750

147. P. SERVILIUS M.F. RULLUS; 100 BC, Denarius, 3.85g. Cr-328/1, Syd-601, Servilia 14. Obv: Bust of Roma l., wearing Corinthian helmet and aegis; RVLLI behind. Rx: Victory in biga r., P below horses; in exergue, P. SERVILI M.F. VF 165

148. L. TITURIUS L.F. SABINUS; 89 BC, Denarius, 4.01g. Cr-344/2b, Syd-699, Tituria 4. Obv: Head of Tatius r., SABIN behind, palm below chin. Rx: Tarpeia, facing, buried to her waist in shields, with raised hands she tries to fend off two soldiers who are about to cast their shields at her, star in crescent above, [L] TITVR[I] in exergue. Head of Tatius flatly-struck. VF 135

149. L. TITURIUS L.F. SABINUS; 89 BC, Denarius, 3.72g. Cr-344/2b, Syd-699, Tituria 4. Obv: Head of Tatius r., SABIN behind, palm below chin. Rx: Tarpeia, facing, buried to her waist in shields, with raised hands she tries to fend off two soldiers who are about to cast their shields at her, star in crescent above, L TITVRI in exergue. VF 285

150. L. JULIUS BURSIO; 85 BC, Denarius, 3.80g. De Ruyter Obv.12/Rev.III, Cr352/1c, Syd-728a, Julia 5a, Banti-. Obv: Male head r., laureate and winged; behind, trident and scepter (?). Rx: Victory in quadriga r., III below horses. Very scarce with number below horses. VF 250

151. MN. FONTEIUS C.F.; 85 BC, Rome, 85 BC, Denarius, 3.80g. Crawford-353/1c, Sydenham-724a. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; below, a thunderbolt; legend behind: MN·FONTEI·C·F. Rx. Cupid riding a goat right; above, two caps of the Dioscuri; in exergue, a thyrsus; all within a laurel wreath. VF 250

152. C. LICINIUS L.F. MACER; 84 BC, Denarius, 3.54g. Cr-354/1, Syd-732, Licinia 16. Obv: Bust of Apollo l. showing back and shoulders, wielding thunderbolt in r.

hand. Rx: Minerva in quadriga r., C LICINIVS [L F / MACER] in exergue. Ex Cayon E8028 February 2022, lot 30416. EF 200

153. C. NORBANUS; 83 BC, Denarius, 3.55g. Cr-357/1b, Syd-739, Norbana 2. Obv: Head of Venus r. wearing stephane and necklace, C NORBANVS below, X behind. Rx: Ear of wheat, fasces, and caduceus. Ex HJB 222nd Buy or Bid Sale, March 2023, lot 150. Virtually MS 450

154. PUB. CREPUSIUS; 82 BC, Denarius, 4.09g. Cr-361/1, Syd-738, Creusia-1. Obv: Head of Apollo r., obverse controls off flan. Rx: Horseman r., brandishing spear; CLVIIII behind. Toned VF 225

155. C. ANNIUS T.F. T.N. W/ L. FABIUS L.F. HISPANIENSIS; 82-81 BC, Denarius, 3.93g. Cr-366/4, Syd-749, Annia 1. Obv: Female bust r., scales before; C ANNIVS T F T N PRO COS EX S C around. Rx: Victory in quadriga r., III above; Q below horses, [C] TARQVITI P F in exergue. EF 225 156. C. MAMILIUS LIMETANUS; 82 BC, Denarius, 3.60g. Crawford-362/1, Syd741. Obv. Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus, caduceus over shoulder; crescent moon behind head to left. Rx. C·MAMIL·LIMETAN, Odysseus walking right, wearing short chiton and cloak, holding a staff in left hand; wearing pilos on head; before him, his dog Argos looks up at him. gF 140 157. L. CENSORINUS; 82 BC, Denarius, 4.03g. Cr-363/1d, Syd-737, Marcia 24. Obv: Head of Apollo r. Rx: Marsyas walking l. bearing wine-skin on shoulder; behind, statue on column; before, L. CENSOR. Exceptionally fine style and strike on reverse. Ex CNG, Classical Numismatic Review XLIV.2, Summer 2019. Toned gEF 800 158. L. MANLIUS TORQUATUS; 82 BC, Denarius, 3.89g. Syd-757, Cr-367/5, Manlia 5. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r. Rx: Sulla in quadriga, Victory crowning him. Much scarcer variety with team of horses receding behind lead horse. VF 300 159. C. SERVILIUS VATIA; 82-79 BC, Rome, 82-80 BC, Denarius, 3.90g. Crawford370/1b, Sydenham-720. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, lituus and letter B; in front, value mark X; ROMA below. Rx. Combat between two horsemen—the rider on the left wields a sword and round shield, the rider on the right carries a lance and round shield marked with the letter M; in exergue, C·SERVEIL. Note: The moneyer, C. Servilius Vatia, would later be adopted and become known as P. Servilius Vatia Isauricus, consul in 79 BC and celebrated for his victories in Cilicia and Isauria in Asia Minor (modern southern Turkey), earning a triumph in 74 BC. gVF 300 160. A. POSTUMIUS A.F. SP.N ALBINUS; 81 BC, Denarius, 3.89g. Cr-372/2, Syd746, Postumia 8. Obv: Veiled head of Hispania r., HISPAN behind. Rx: Togate man standing between legionary eagle and fasces with ax, A ALBIN SN in field, [POST A F] in exergue. Toned aEF 250

161. L. PROCILIUS; 80 BC, Denarius, 3.83g. Cr-379/2, Syd-772, Procilia 2. Obv: Head of Juno Sospita r., wearing goat-skin headdress, SC behind. Rx: Juno Sospita in biga r., serpent below; L PROCILI F in exergue. Adjustment gauge on obverse. Areas of flat striking. VF 200

162. L. PROCILIUS; 80 BC, Denarius, 3.68g. Cr-379/2, Syd-772, Procilia 2. Obv: Head of Juno Sospita r., wearing goat-skin headdress, SC behind. Rx: Juno Sospita in biga r., serpent below; L PROCILI F in exergue. Toned EF 300

163. M. VOLTEIUS M.F.; 78 BC, 78 BC, Denarius, 3.88g. Cr-385/4, Syd-777. Obv: Bust of Attis r. Rx: Cybele in chariot r., drawn by two lions, k[ above, M VOLTEI MF in exergue. F 200

164. L. FARSULEIUS MENSOR; 75 BC, Denarius, 4.03g. Cr-392/1b, Syd-789, Farsuleia 2. Obv: MENSOR Diademed and draped bust of Libertas r.; behind, S·C / pileus. Rx: Warrior in biga r. holding spear and reins, assisting togate figure into biga; XCII below horses, L·FARSVLEI in exergue. Ex Naumann 125, 5 February 2023, lot 323. Toned EF 425

165. MN. AQUILLIUS MN.F. MN.N.; 71 BC, Serrate Denarius, 3.98g. Cr-401/1, Syd798, Aquillia 2. Obv: VIRTVS III VIR Helmeted bust of Virtus r. Rx: [SICIL] MN AQVIL M N F MN [N] The consul Man. Aquillius raising Sicilia. Ex HJB 161st Buy or Bid Sale, August 2008, lot 260. Toned EF 300 166. M. PLAETORIUS M.F. CESTIANUS; 67 BC, Denarius, 3.93g. Cr-405/5, Syd807, Plaetoria 5. Obv: Head of Bonus Eventus r., harpoon behind. Rx: Caduceus; M PLAETORI to r., [CE]ST EX SC to l. Flat striking on obverse. VF 200 167. C. PISO L.F. FRUGI; 67 BC, Denarius, 3.68g. Cr-408/1b. Obv: Head of Apollo r., wearing taenia; sequence mark behind. Rx: Horseman r., hook above. Toned aEF250

168. L. FURIUS CN.F. BROCCHUS; 63 BC, Denarius, 3.78g. Cr-414/1, Syd-902, Furia 23. Obv: III-VIR / BROCCH[I], Bust of Ceres r. between wheat ear and barley grain. Rx: L FVRI/ CN F, Curule chair between fasces. MS 450 169. L. AEMILIUS LEPIDUS PAULLUS; 62 BC, Denarius, 4.00g. Cr-415/1, Syd926, Aemilia-10. Obv: Head of Concord r., PAVLLVS LEPIDVS CONCORDIA around. Rx: L. Aemilius Paullus erecting trophy before three captives (King Perseus of Macedon and his two sons), [TER] above, PAVLLVS in exergue. Areas of flat striking. EF 300

170. L. CASSIUS LONGINUS; 63 BC, Denarius, 3.83g. Cr-413/1, Syd-935, Cassia 10. Obv: Veiled bust of Vesta l., kylix behind, A before. Rx: Voter l., dropping tablet inscribed V into cista, LONGIN III V behind. MS 850

171. L. SCRIBONIUS LIBO; 62 BC, Rome, 62 BC, Denarius, 3.70g. Crawford-416/1b, Sydenham-928. Obv. Head of Bonus Eventus (the personification of good outcomes) right, wearing diadem; inscription around BON EVENT LIBO. Rx. The Scribonian well (puteal) adorned with a garland, flanked by two lyres and tongs resting on the step; inscriptions PVTEAL above and SCRIBON below. VF 215

172. L. AEMILIUS LEPIDUS PAULLUS W/ L. SCRIBONIUS LIBO; 62 BC, Denarius, 3.86g. Cr-417/1a, Syd-927, Aemilia 11. Obv: Veiled and diademed bust of Concordia r., PAVLLVS LEPIDVS - CONCORD around. Rx: Scribonian well, decorated with garland and two lyres; hammer on step; PVTEAL SCRIBON around, LIBO in exergue. MS 700

173. L. MARCIUS PHILIPPUS; 56 BC, Denarius, 3.70g. Crawford-425/1, Syd-919. Rome. Obv. ANCVS - Head of Ancus Marcius right, wearing diadem; augur’s staff in left field. Rx. A Q V A MAR within the five arches of an aqueduct, topped by an equestrian statue facing right; beneath the horse, a plant; in left field, PHILIPPVS. Toned gVF 350

174. M. JUNIUS BRUTUS; 54 BC, Rome, Denarius, 3.60g. Syd-906, Crawford-433/1. Obv. LIBERTAS - Draped bust of Libertas right, wearing a diadem. Rx. BRVTVSProcession of four figures walking left: accensus at front, followed by two lictors with

fasces, and finally L. Junius Brutus in toga. Toned EF 400

175. M. JUNIUS BRUTUS; 54 BC, Denarius, 3.67g. Cr-433/1. Obv: LIBERTAS downwards on l., head of Libertas r. Rx: BRVTVS in exergue, M. Junius Brutus, Cos. 509 BC, walking l. between two lictors and preceded by an accensus. aEF 1400

176. Q. POMPEIUS RUFUS; Rome, 54 BC, Denarius, 3.60g. Crawford-434/2, Sydenham-909. Obv. Inscription Q POMPEI Q F / RVFVS; curule chair (sella curulis) on a pedestal, with COS (consul) above; to left, arrow; to right, laurel branch. Rx. Inscription SVLLA COS; curule chair between lituus (augur’s staff) on left and wreath on right; below on pedestal, Q POMPEI RVF. VF 275

177. L. HOSTILIUS SASERNA; 48 BC, Denarius, 3.87g. Cr-448/3, Syd-953, Hostilia 4, Sear, Imperators-19. Obv: Head of female Gaul r., with long disheveled hair. Rx: Diana of Messalia facing, with stag and spear, L HOSTILIVS to r., SASERNA to l. Ex Roma E91, 2 December 2021, lot 806. Virtually MS 500

178. C. VIBIUS C.F. PANSA; 90 BC, 48 BC, Denarius, 4.10g. Cr-449/1a, Syd-947. Obv: Mask of Pan r., PA[NSA] below. Rx: Jupiter Anxurus seated l., [IO]VIS AXVR before, [C VI]BIVS [C F C N] behind. gF 165

179. ALBINUS BRUTI F.; 48 BC, Denarius, 3.69g. Cr-450/2, Syd-942, Postumia-10, Sear, Imperators-26. Obv: Head of Pietas r., PIETAS behind. Rx: Two hands clasped round winged caduceus, ALBINVS BRVTI F below. Flat striking on hair of Pietas. Virtually MS 275

180. C. VIBIUS C.F. PANSA; 48 BC, Denarius, 4.08g. Cr-449/1a, Syd-947, Vibia 18, Sear, Imperators-20. Obv: Mask of Pan r., PANSA below. Rx: Jupiter Anxurus seated l. Ex Gemini XIII (Rockefeller University/Dr. Alfred E. Mirsky Collection), 6 April 2017, lot 126. Dark toning. MS 1000

181. A. LICINIUS NERVA; 47 BC, Denarius, 3.70g. Cr-454/1, Syd-954, Licinia 24, Sear, Imperators-30. Obv: Head of Fides r. NERVA behind, FIDES before. Rx: Horseman dragging captive by hair; III-VI[R] to either side, [A LICINI] below. Scarce. Dark toning. EF 245 182. C. CONSIDIUS PAETUS; 46 BC, Denarius, 3.78g. Cr-465/2a, Syd-991, Considia 2, Sear, Imperators-77b. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo r. A behind. Rx: Curule chair, C CONSIDI above, PAETI in exergue. Some flat striking on obverse. VF / EF 165 183. C. CONSIDIUS PAETUS; 46 BC, Sestertius, 0.78g. Cr-465/8a, Syd-997 (R6), Sear, Imperators-81. Obv: Winged bust of Cupid r., C CO[NSIDI] below. Rx: Double cornucopia on globe. Broken and repaired, but rare and unusually complete. Privately purchased from Alex Malloy, probably in 1970s or 80s. VF 350 184. P. CLODIUS M.F. TURRINUS; 42 BC, Denarius, 3.76g. Cr-494/23, Syd-1117, Claudia 15, Sear, Imperators-184. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo r., lyre behind. Rx: P. CLODIVS on r., M.F on l., Diana Lucifera standing holding two long torches, bow and quiver on her shoulder. Ex Davissons 43, 20 March 2024, lot 117; said to have been purchased from David Sear. Toned EF 350 185. L. LIVINEIUS REGULUS; 42 BC, Denarius, 3.28g. Cr-494/30, Syd-1112 (R6), Livineia 12, Sear, Imperators-179. Obv: Head of the praetor L. Regulus. Rx: Wild beast fight: man with spear attacks lion, man with sword and shield attacks panther, wounded boar at upper l.; L REGVLVS in exergue. gF 425 Vercingetorix

186. L. HOSTILIUS SASERNA; 48 BC, Denarius, 3.87g. Cr-448/2a, Syd-952, Hostilia 2. Obv: Bearded bust of Gallic enemy with flowing hair, (“Vercingetorix”); behind Gallic shield, Rx: L HOSTILIVS SASERN, Biga driven by charioteer, warrior facing backward holding shield and hurling spear. Ex HJB 136th Buy or Bid Sale, February 2004, lot 107. Unusually beautiful example of this highly-desirable coin. Though not perfect, well-centered for issue. Choice EF 4000

187. C. VIBIUS C.F. PANSA; 48 BC, Denarius, 4.08g. Cr-449/1a, Syd-947, Vibia 18, Sear, Imperators-20. Obv: Mask of Pan r., PANSA below. Rx: Jupiter Anxurus seated l. Beautifully toned; exceptional. Privately purchased from Ed Waddell. Ex New York Sale XXIII, 6 January 2010, lot 106. Dark toning. MS 1600

188. L. PLAUTIUS PLANCUS; 47 BC, Denarius, 4.04g. Cr-453/1b, Syd-959a, RSC-Plautia-15a. Obv: Mask of Medusa facing, serpents at sides of face; below, L PLAVTIVS. Rx: Aurora flying conducting the 4 horses of the sun; below, PLANCV. Scarcer variety with PLANCV on reverse. Toned VF 1200

189. P. ACCOLEIUS LARISCOLUS; 43 BC, Denarius, 3.76g. Cr-486/1, Syd-1148, Accoleia 1, Sear, Imperators-172. Obv: P ACCOLEIVS LARISCOLVS Draped bust of Diana Nemorensis r. Rx: Triple cult statue of Diana Nemorensis facing; behind, cypress grove. F 150 IMPERATORIAL SILVER

190. JULIUS CAESAR; Military Mint, 49-48 BC, Denarius, 3.98g. Cr-443/1, Syd-1006, Sear, Imperators-9. Obv: Elephant r. trampling serpent, CAESAR in exergue. Rx: Pontifical emblems: ladle, sprinkler, ax with lion’s head mounted on handle above blade, apex (priest’s hat). VF 1250

191. JULIUS CAESAR; ca. 49–48 BC (military mint), Denarius, 3.80g. Syd-1006, Crawford-443/1. Obv. Elephant advancing right, trampling serpent; CAESAR in exergue. Rx. Pontifical emblems: simpulum, aspergillum, securis with lion’s head and apex. Struck during Julius Caesar’s military campaign against Pompey in the Civil War (49–48 BC), shortly after he famously crossed the Rubicon, this iconic denarius asserts both military might and religious authority. On the obverse, an elephant— likely symbolizing Caesar—tramples a serpent, representing either the forces of evil, chaos, or a metaphorical enemy of Rome. The reverse displays the emblems of Caesar’s office as Pontifex Maximus, Rome’s chief priest, reinforcing his sacral role alongside his political and military ambitions. Julius Caesar lived 100–44 BC and was assassinated on the Ides of March (Eid Mar; March 15), 44 BC. gVF 1200 192. JULIUS CAESAR; 49-48 BC, Denarius, 3.69g. Cr-443/1, Syd-1006, Sear Imperators-9. Obv: Elephant r., trampling serpent; CAESAR in exergue. Rx: Simpulum, sprinkler, ax, priest’s hat. Ex HJB 210th Buy or Bid Sale, February 2020, lot 174. Virtually MS 2200 193. JULIUS CAESAR; 48-47 BC, Denarius, 4.07g. Cr-452/2, Syd-1009, Sear Imperators-11. Obv: Head of Venus r., LII behind. Rx: CAESAR below trophy of Gallic arms. Reverse off-center; dark toning. VF 525 194. JULIUS CAESAR; 48-47 BC, Denarius, 3.82g. Cr-452/2, Syd-1009, Sear Imperators-11. Obv: Head of Venus r., LII behind. Rx: CAESAR below trophy of Gallic arms. Ex HJB 206th Buy or Bid Sale, October 2018, lot 185. MS 1500

195. JULIUS CAESAR; 47-46 BC, Denarius, 3.49g. Cr-458/1, Syd-1013, Sear, Imperators-55. Obv: Head of Venus r. Rx: Aeneas l. carrying palladium and Anchises; CAESAR behind. Obverse off-center. F 450

196. JULIUS CAESAR; Rome, 44 BC, moneyer L. Aemilius Buca, Denarius, 3.80g. Cr-480/8, Syd-1061, C-23 (10 Fr.), Sear Imperators-105. Obv: CAESAR - DICT PERPETV[O] Head wreathed r. Rx: L BVC[A] Venus standing l. holding Victory and scepter. Ex HJB 211th Buy or Bid Sale, April 2020, lot 198. Banker’s marks on cheek; hairline on face. VF 1800

Excellent Caesar Portrait

197. JULIUS CAESAR; 44 BC, Lifetime Issue, Denarius, 4.10g. Cr-480/13, Syd1074, RSC-39, Sear Imperators-107d. Obv: Veiled and wreathed head of Caesar r., CAE[SAR] before, DICT PERPETvo behind. Rx: Venus standing l. holding Victory and scepter resting on shield, [P SE]PVLLIVS behind, [M]ACER before. B. Woytek, Arma et Nummi, pp. 413-432, argues persuasively that all of Julius Caesar’s portrait denarii of 44 BC were struck before his assassination on 15 March of that year. Ex HJB 210th Buy or Bid Sale, February 2020, lot 176. Some flat striking on reverse; excellent portrait. Toned EF 4750

198. CASSIUS; 42 BC, probably at Smyrna, Denarius, 3.79g. Cr-500/1, Syd-1308 (R9), Sear, Imperators-219, C-7 (200 Fr.). Obv: Tripod surmounted by cauldron, fillet hanging on either side, C.CASSI on l., IMP on r. Rx: Pitcher and lituus, LENTVLVS / SPINT in two lines below. From the collection of Robert Hoge, Ex. Classical Numismatic Group e324, 9 April 2014, 344. MS 3150

199. MARK ANTONY AND OCTAVIAN; 40-39 BC, Denarius, 3.78g. Cr-528/2b, Syd-1193a, Sear, Imperators-261a. Obv: Head of Antony r. Rx: Head of Octavian r. Scarce variety. F 400

200. MARK ANTONY; ca. 32-31 BC, Denarius, 3.80g. Babelon-(Antonia) 105, Crawford-544/14, Syd-1216. Obv: ANT AVG - III VIR R P C, Galley right, with scepter tied with fillet on prow. Rx: LEG II Aquila between two signa. Wonderful detail on galley. MS 650

201. MARK ANTONY; 32-31 BC, Denarius, 3.83g. Cr-544/14, Syd-1216, C-27, Sear, Imperators-349. Obv: Galley r. Rx: LEG II Legionary eagle between two standards. Toned EF 950

202. MARK ANTONY; ca. 32-31 BC, Denarius, 4.08g. Crawford-544/26, Syd-1230. Obv: ANT AVG III VIR R P C, Galley right, with scepter tied with fillet on prow Rx: LEG XII Aquila between two signa. gVF 350

203. MARK ANTONY; ca. 44-30 BC, Denarius, 3.89g. Crawford-544/31, Syd-1236. Obv. [AN]T AVG - [III]VIR R P C Galley right, with scepter tied with fillet on prow. Rx. LEG XVI Aquila between two signa. VF 350

204. MARK ANTONY (83-30 BC); ca. 32-31 BC, Denarius, 3.30g. Syd-1244, Crawford-544/38. Obv. ANT AVG III VIR RPC; Praetorian galley sailing right, rowers visible. Rx. Legionary eagle (aquila) flanked by two military standards; LEG XX (20th Legion) below. This denarius was minted by Mark Antony during the last years of the Roman Republic, as he controlled eastern provinces while engaged in the civil war against Octavian. The naval imagery reflects Antony’s command of the fleet in the lead-up to the Battle of Actium (31 .C). The reverse’s legionary eagle and standards emphasize his military authority and connection to the Roman legions. Toned aVF 450

ROMAN IMPERIAL SILVER

205. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Rome, ca. 19 BC, moneyer Q. Rustius, Denarius, 3.74g. BM-2, Paris-221, C-513, RIC-322 (R2). Obv: Q RVSTIVS - FORTVNAE / ANTIAT Jugate busts r. of Fortuna Victrix holding patera and of Fortuna Felix, above bar with ram’s head finials. Rx: CAESA - RI AVGVSTO / EX S C Ornamented altar inscribed FOR RE. The reverse commemorates the Senate’s erection of an altar to the Fortuna that should bring Augustus back to Rome, probably on the occasion of his return to Rome from the East in 19 BC. Ex HJB 204th Buy or Bid sale, July 2018, lot 165. gVF 1100

206. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?). Struck ca. 18 BC, Denarius, 3.60g. RIC-99, RSC-78. Obv: Aquila, toga picta over tunica palmata, and wreath. Rx: Quadriga right; the car is ornamented at front and on side with Victories, surmounted by four miniature horses galloping right. gVF 1250 207. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Lugdunum, ca. 15-12 BC, Denarius, 3.85g. BM-461, Paris-1396, C-144, RIC-171a. Obv: AVGVSTVS - DIVI F Head bare r. Rx: IMP - X across lower field, ACT in exergue, Apollo standing l. holding plectrum and lyre. Ex HJB 213th Buy or Bid Sale, September 2020, lot 238. Toned EF 1500 208. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Lugdunum, ca. 2 BC-4 AD, Denarius, 3.71g. BM519, C-43, Paris-1651, RIC-207. Obv: CAESAR AVGVST[VS - DIVI F] PATER PATRIAE Head laureate r. Rx: [C L] CAESARES in exergue, AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT around, Gaius and Lucius Caesars standing holding honorary shields and spears, ladle and lituus above. Ex HJB 215th Buy or Bid Sale, March 2021, lot 140. gEF 700

209. OCTAVIAN; ca. 29-27 BC, Denarius, 3.91g. BMC-617, Cohen-115, RIC-624. Obv: Victory standing right on prow, holding wreath in her right hand and palm frond in her left. Rx: IMP CAESAR, Octavian standing in slow quadriga to right, holding palm branch in his right hand and reins in his left. aEF 850

210. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Rome, ca. 2 BC-4 AD, Denarius, 3.55g. RIC-210, BMC-40, BMCRE-540, RSC-43b. Obv. CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE — Laureate head of Augustus right. Rx. AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, C•L•CAESARES below — Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing front, each holding a shield and spear; above, a simpulum and lituus (priestly implements), arranged in a “Pd” formation. Obverse off-center. Toned gVF 600

211. OCTAVIAN; ca. 29-27, Denarius, 3.69g. BMC-633, Cohen-124, RIC-271. Obv: Laureate head of Octavian as Apollo to right. Rx: IMP CAESAR Rostral column ornamented with two anchors and surmounted by a statue of Octavian standing facing, holding spear in his right hand and parazonium in his left. gVF 500

212. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Lugdunum, c. 11-14 AD, Denarius, 3.87g. BM-545, Paris-1693 pl. LXVII (same rev. die), C-223 (50 Fr.), RIC-220 (R2), Giard, Lyon-94 (4 spec.). Rx: PONTIF MAXIM Livia seated r. holding branch and scepter. Ex HJB 125th Buy or Bid Sale, February 2002, lot 358. MS 1450 Rare Double Portrait

213. AUGUSTUS AND TIBERIUS; Lugdunum, ca. 13-14 AD, Denarius, 3.67g. BM-

507, Paris-1682, C-2 (30 Fr.), RIC-226. Rx: TI CAESAR AVG [F TR P]OT XV Bare head of Tiberius r. Ex HJB 124th Buy or Bid Sale, January 2002, lot 409. Toned EF 4000

214. TIBERIUS TRIBUTE PENNY; 14-37 AD, Lugdunum, Denarius, 3.80g. BM-48, C-16, Paris-28, RIC-30. Rx: PONTIF MAXIM Livia seated r. holding scepter and branch, throne legs ornamented, footstool below feet, single line beneath throne. Ex HJB 217th Buy or Bid Sale, January 2005, lot 141. Iridescent blue and gold toning. Choice EF 1400 215. TIBERIUS; 14-37 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.62g. RIC-26, BMCRE-34-38, RSC-16, Sear-1763. Obv. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Tiberius to right, banker’s marks on neck and before head. Rx. PONTIF MAXIM, Livia, as Pax, seated right on throne with plain legs, holding scepter and olive branch, double line below. Dark toning. MS 1450 216. TIBERIUS; 14-37 AD, Lugdunum, Denarius, 3.49g. BM-48, Paris-28, RIC-30, C-16. Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI - AVG F AVGVSTVS Head laureate r.; Rx: PONTIF MAXIM Livia seated r. holding scepter and branch, throne legs ornamented, footstool below feet, single line beneath throne. Ex Naville 83, 30 July 2023, lot 415. gVF 650 217. NERO; 54-68 AD, Rome, 64-5 AD, Denarius, 3.39g. BM-104, Paris-230, C-335 (10 Fr.), RIC-62 (R ). Obv: NERO CAESAR - AVGVSTVS Head laureate r. Rx: VESTA Round temple of Vesta, her seated statue holding patera and scepter within, footstoll below feet. Ex HJB 169th Buy or Bid Sale, June 2010, lot 293. Toned aEF 750 Excellent Portrait

218. NERO; 54-68 AD, Rome, ca. 64-5 AD, Denarius, 3.19g. BM-104, Paris-230, C-335 (10 Fr.), RIC-62 (Rare). Rx: VESTA Round temple of Vesta, her seated statue holding patera and scepter within. Scarce: six specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. Interesting architectural detail is visible on this sharp specimen: the entablature of the temple is decorated with a wavy line, and atop the entablature are five ornaments shaped like crescents encompassing globules. Ex HJB 124th Buy or Bid Sale, February 2004, lot 136. Some areas of Temple weakly struck, but overall quite sharp, with interesting architectural detail. MS 1850

219. GALBA; 68-69 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.27g. RIC-186, BM-8, Paris-83, C-55. Obv: IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG Head laureate r. Rx: DIVA AVGVSTA Livia standing l. holding patera and scepter. VF 1000 220. OTHO; 69 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.34g. RIC-10, BMC-19, C-15. Obv: IMP OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P, head bare facing right; Rx: SECVRI [TASP]R, Securitas draped, standing l., holding wreath and scepter. Ex Naumann 109, 17 October 2021, lot 198. Ex Naumann 84, 1 December 2019, lot 337. Extremely sharp portrait. EF / VF 2250

221. OTHO; 69 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.30g. BM-17, RIC-8. Obv: IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P Head bare r. Rx: SECVR - I - TAS P R on l. and r., Securitas standing l. holding wreath and scepter. Emperor’s name totally visible, which is unusual for his coins. VF 1250

222. VITELLIUS; 69 AD, Rome, ca. late April-20 December 69 AD, Denarius, 2.80g. RIC-I-68, C-45. Obv. A VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IMP, bare head of Vitellius right. Rx. IVPPITER-VICTOR, Jupiter seated left, Victory in right hand, grounded scepter in left. F 250

223. VITELLIUS; 69 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.23g. BM-17, RIC-86, Paris-47, C-114. Obv: A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP TR P Head laureate r. Rx: XV VIR SACR FAC Tripod, its legs ending in ions’ feet, dolphin on top, raven on strut between legs. VF 1250 Judea Capta

224. VESPASIAN; 69-79 AD, Rome, ca. 69-70 AD, Denarius, 3.30g. RIC-II 1.2, RSC226. Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, Laur head to r. Rx: Judaea std to right against trophy; IVDAEA in ex. F / VF 325

225. VESPASIAN; 69-79 AD, Rome, ca. 70-71 AD, Denarius, 3.28g. RIC-359. Obv: [IMP] CAES VESP AV[G PM COS IIII], Laureate head right. Rx: TRI-POT Vesta seated left, holding simpulum. EF / VF 450 Excellent Portrait

226. VESPASIAN; 69-79 AD, Rome, ca. 74 AD, Denarius, 3.54g. BMC-138, Cohen-362, RIC-703. Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, Laureate head of Vespasian to right. Rx: PON MAX TR P COS V, Winged caduceus. From the collection of the German Art Historian Dr. Tjark Hausmann, ex Hirsch 195, 5-7 May 1997, 658 (with collector’s ticket). Reverse somewhat weakly struck. Virtually MS 850 Divus Vespasian

227. TITUS; 79-81 AD, Rome, c. 80-81 AD, Denarius, 3.07g. BMC-112, RIC-364 (Titus), RSC-144, Hendin-6617. Obv: DIVVS AVGVSTVS VASPASIANVS, laureate bust, r. Rs: EX-SC across field; Victory standing l., placing shield on trophy, with Jewish captive seated below. Some iridescent toning. Virtually MS 1200

228. VESPASIAN (69-79) - POSTHUMOUS ISSUE UNDER TITUS; Rome, 80-81 AD (posthumous issue struck under Titus), Denarius, 3.36g. RIC-II.1 (Titus)-357, RSC-497, Sear-2569. Obv. DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS• - Laureate head of Divus Vespasian right. Rx. Two Capricorns back-to-back supporting shield inscribed with S C; banded globe below. The death and deification of Emperor Vespasian in AD 79 were marked by an extensive commemorative coinage issued by his son and successor, Titus. According to the Roman biographer Suetonius, Vespasian—while suffering from the dysentery that would ultimately take his life—offered a wry final remark that has echoed through history: “Vae, puto deus fio” (“Alas, I think I’m becoming a god”). One of the more unusual choices in the posthumous coinage of Vespasian is the repeated use of Capricorn as a reverse type. Although Capricorn was not Vespasian’s astrological sign, the symbolism is deliberate. It likely serves as an allusion to Augustus, the first Roman emperor, whose deification set the precedent for the divine honors now bestowed upon Vespasian. Augustus, born under the sign of Capricorn, had famously associated the constellation with his destiny. Suetonius recounts that an astrologer, awestruck by Augustus’s chart, threw himself at the emperor’s feet, prompting Augustus to make his horoscope public and even issue coins bearing the image of Capricorn to broadcast his celestial favor and dynastic legitimacy.

See: Suetonius, The Twelve Caesars, “Divus Augustus,” §94; also cf. H.A. Seaby, Roman Silver Coins, Vol. I: Augustus to Vitellius (London, 1954), p. 52–53. Dark

toning. EF 1400

229. VESPASIAN; 69-79 AD, Rome, ca. 80-81, Denarius, 3.46g. BMC-129, Cohen-497, RIC-357. Obv: DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS Laureate head of Divus Vespasian to right. Rx: Foreparts of two capricorns to left and right, back to back, supporting round shield inscribed S C; below, globe. gEF 450 Exquisite High Relief Portrait

230. DOMITIAN; 81-96 AD, Rome, ca. 88–89 AD, 4th issue, Denarius, 3.53g. RIC-667, Cohen-252, BMC-151 PL64.14. Obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII, laureate head of Domitian right. Rx. IMP XIX COS XIIII CENS P P P, Minerva advancing right, brandishing spear in right hand and holding shield on left arm. This a normal port of Domitian, but rarely, if ever, does it come in such in wonderful style or such high relief. This die may have been used for an Aureus. FDC 850 Saecular Games

231. DOMITIAN; 81-96 AD, Rome, ca. 88-9 AD, Denarius, 3.34g. RIC-601 (C), BM135, Paris-125, C-73 (25 Fr.). Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG - GERM P M TR P VIII Head laureate r. Rx: Herald standing l. before candelabrum and cippus inscribed COS / XIIII / LVD / SAEC / FEC in five lines. Rare type commemorating the Saecular Games celebrated by Domitian in 88 AD, not represented in Reka Devnia hoard. The cippus with inscription represents the stone slab bearing an inscribed account of the games that was erected by senatorial decree as a permanent record of the celebration. Ex HJB 170th Buy or Bid Sale, June 2010, lot 177. Iridescent toning. aEF 2250 232. DOMITIAN AS CAESAR; 70-81 AD, Rome, ca. 79 AD, Denarius, 3.36g. BM265, Paris-237, C-384, RIC-243. Rx: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS Salus standing r., leaning on column, holding snake and feeding it from patera. Toned EF 450

233. TITUS; 79-81 AD, Rome, ca. 80 AD, Denarius, 3.46g. BM-61, Paris-50, RSC-313a, RIC-24a. Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M Head laureate r. Rx: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P Throne with triangular back. MS 1250

234. NERVA; 96-98 AD, Rome, 97 AD, Denarius, 3.56g. BM-37, Paris-25, C-66, RIC-16. Obv: TR P COS III. Rx: FORTVNA - AVGVST Fortuna standing l. holding rudder and cornucopia. Toned EF 400

235. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, 117 AD, Denarius, 3.29g. Woytek, MIR-557v (25 spec.). Obv: IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GER DAC PARTHICO Bust laureate, draped r., seen from side. Rx: P M TR P COS VI P P SPQR around, Radiate, draped bust of Sol r. aEF 400

236. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, c. 112-3 AD, Denarius, 3.20g. MIB-394b, BM-445, RIC-291 corr, C-497 corr. Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P Bust laureate right with fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI Equestrian statue of Trajan in his forum: Trajan holding spear and small Victory on horse pacing left. Ex Gemini XIV, April 2018, lot 503. EF 200 Rare Portrait Style

237. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.59g. Cf. Woytek, MIR-268f (4 spec.). Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: COS V P P SPQR OPTIMO PRINC around, Trophy of Dacian arms. Rare with this draped and cuirassed bust type. This coin shows an excellent draped and cuirassed bust, which is unusual for Trajan, who normally had quite plain and standard portraits. gEF 200 Trajan’s Column

238. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, c. 112-3 AD, Denarius, 3.38g. BM-452, RIC-292. Obv: IM[P TRAIAN]O AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P Bust laureate, draped right, seen from side. Rx: SPQR OPTI - MO PRINCIPI Column of Trajan in his forum: base with doorway, additional tier supporting the column itself and eagles left and right, statue of emperor on top. Ex Gemini XIV, April 2018, lot 504, Ex Philip T. Ashton Collection. Ex Berk 149, 24 May 2006, lot 294. aVF 275 239. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.35g. BM-422. Obv: HADRIANVSAVGVSTVS Bust laureate r., with fold of cloak on front shoulder. Rx: COS - III on l. and r., Victory standing r., head l., placing r. hand on head and holding long palm in l. Ex NAC 84, Part II, 21 May 2015, lot 1869. Dark toning. Virtually MS 450 240. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Rome, ca. 125-8 AD, Denarius, 3.02g. BM-464, C-466 (2 Fr.), RIC-202. Obv: HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS Bust laureate r., with fold of cloak on front shoulder. Rx: COS - III Crescent moon and seven stars. Ex HJB 204th Buy or Bid Sale, June 2018, lot 197. Choice EF 275 241. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Rome, c. 132 AD, Denarius, 3.34g. BM-878, C-1247, RIC-324. Obv: HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P Head laureate r. Rx: RESTITVTORI GALLIAE Hadrian, on l., standing r. raising kneeling Gallia; Hadrian’s l. foot is forward and his body is seem from the side and the front. Scarce: 24 specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. Formerly in NGC holder; with their ticket, grading the coin “Ch XF, Strike 5, Surface 4”. Ex HJB 203rd Buy or Bid Sale, December 2017, lot 254. Virtually MS 750 Aegyptos

242. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Rome, c. 132 AD, Denarius, 3.47g. BM-797, C-99, RIC297. Obv: HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P Head bare r. Rx: AEGYPTOS Egypt reclining l. holding sistrum and resting elbow on basket of grain, ibis at her feet. Virtually MS 1850

243. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Rome, c. 132 AD, Denarius, 3.17g. BM-583 note, citing L.A. Lawrence Coll. Obv: HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P Bust laureate, draped r., seen from side. Rx: ADVENT - TVS AVG on l. and r., Roma, helmeted and in military dress, standing r., clasping r. hands with Hadrian and holding spear; Hadrian stands l., togate, and also holds roll in l. hand. gVF 350

244. SABINA; Rome, Denarius, 3.18g. RIC-2491 (R). Obv: SABINA AVGVSTAHADRIANI AVG P P Bust draped r., with hair braided and piled up. Rx: Without inscription; Pudicitia or Pietas standing l., raising not just her r. forearm in prayer, as traditionally stated, but her l. forearm too, which should be understood as passing before her body, not reaching towards it. Rare; Strack-362 records only four specimens, in Vienna, Munich, and two in Paris. Our example comes from the George Muller Sale, “Collection of a Mentor”. Dark toning. aEF 450 Wonderful Portrait

245. SABINA; Rome, Denarius, 3.64g. BM-944, pl. 65.19. Obv: SABINA - AVGVSTA Diademed, draped bust r., hair falling in plait down neck. Rx: VENERI - GE - NETRICI on l. and r., Venus standing r., holding apple up in l. hand and with r. drawing a fold of drapery from l. shoulder. This coin shows a wonderful, highly-

detailed portrait of a type that usually comes rather worn and weakly-struck. FDC 500

246. ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.53g. BM-186, pl. 5.4. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS P P TR P COS III Head bare r. Rx: APOLLINIAVGVSTO on l. and r., Apollo standing l., holding patera and lyre. Exquisite early portrait. While his portraits are usually very nice, this coin is exceptional. FDC 375

247. ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Rome, 159 AD, Denarius, 3.51g. BM-930, pl. 20.2. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS - P P TR P XXII Head laureate r. Rx: COS - IIII on l. and r., Statue of emperor on base in shrine with semi-circular roof. Wonderful type. Toned MS 400

248. ANTONINUS PIUS, DIVUS; Rome, Denarius, 2.92g. BM-49, pl. 54.11. Obv: DIVVS ANTONINVS Head bare r. Rx: CONSE - CRATIO on l. and r., Eagle standing r., head l. on garlanded altar. Toned MS

300

249. FAUSTINA I, DIVA; Died 140 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.16g. BM-288, pl. 7.10. Obv: DIVA AVG - FAVSTINA Bust draped r. Rx: AETER - NITAS on l. and r., Providentia standing l., holding globe ln extended r. hand and vertical scepter in l. toned virtually MS 165

250. FAUSTINA I, DIVA; Died 140 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.30g. BM-473, C-175, RIC384. Obv. DIVA - FAVSTINA, bust draped right. Rx. CONSEC - RATIO,* peacock standing right, head left, on scepter with knobs on both ends. *Signs of understriking along legend in lower righthand corner below peacock. aEF 200

251. MARCUS AURELIUS AS CAESAR; 139-161 AD, Rome, 140-144 AD, Denarius, 3.19g. BMC-277 note, citing C-452 (Paris). Obv: AVRELIVS CAE - SAR AVG PII F COS Bare-headed, draped bust r. Rx: PIETAS AVG around, Priestly emblems: knife, sprinkler, pitcher, lituus, and ladle. Dark toning; wonderful portrait. MS 675 252. MARCUS AURELIUS; 161-180 AD, Rome, ca. 147-8 AD, Denarius, 3.20g. RIC438b, C-608. Obv: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F, Bare head r. Rx: TR POT II COS II, Helmeted Minerva stg facing, head r, holding spear in r hand and resting l hand on shield. Virtually MS 300 253. MARCUS AURELIUS; 161-180 AD, Rome, ca. 152-3 AD, Denarius, 3.00g. C-661, RIC-458. Obv: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII FIL, Bare head r. Rx: TR POT VII COS II, Genius exercitus stg facing, head l, holding patera over lighted altar in r hand and aquila in l. Virtually MS 400 254. MARCUS AURELIUS; 161-180 AD, Rome, 162 AD, Denarius, 3.46g. BM-177, pl. 56.16. Obv: IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG Head bare r. Rx: CONCORD AVG TR P XVI around, COS III in exergue, Concordia seated l., holding patera in r. hand and resting l. arm on statuette of Spes; below seat, cornucopia. MS 550 255. MARCUS AURELIUS; 161-180 AD, Rome, ca, 170-1 AD, Denarius, 2.80g. C-1036, RIC-251, BMC-553. Obv: IMP M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXV, Laur head r. Rx: VOTA SVSCEP DECENN II, Emperor, togate, stg facing, head l, sacrificing over tripod with r hand, holding scroll in l; COS III in ex. aEF

300 256. MARCUS AURELIUS; 161-180 AD, Rome, ca. 175 AD, Denarius, 2.50g. RIC333, BMC-357, RSC-923. Obv: M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM, Laur head r. Rx: PM TR P XXIX IMP VIII COS III, Victory std l, holding patera and palm. Virtually MS 350

257. MARCUS AURELIUS, DIVUS; Died 180 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.76g. BM-20, pl. 91.9. Obv: DIVVS M AN - TONINVS PIVS Head bare r. Rx: CONSECRATIO around, Eagle standing r. on globe, head turned back l. Toned gEF

450 258. FAUSTINA II; Rome, After Aug. 161 AD, Denarius, 3.24g. BM-139, pl. 55.19. Obv: FAVSTINA - AVGVSTA Bust laureate r., wearing stephane. Rx: SAECVLI FELICIT around, Throne, draped and ornamented, on which are two infant boys, one of whom grew up to become the emperor Commodus. Toned MS 500 259. FAUSTINA II; Rome, After Aug. 161 AD, Denarius, 3.42g. BM-139, pl. 55.19. Obv: FAVSTINA - AVGVSTA Bust laureate r., wearing stephane. Rx: SAECVLI FELICIT around, Throne, draped and ornamented, on which are two infant boys, one of whom grew up to become the emperor Commodus. Toned MS 500 260. FAUSTINA II; Rome, ca. 161–175 AD, Denarius, 3.50g. BMC-167, Cohen-255, RIC-730. Obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust of Faustina Junior right. Rx. VENVS, Venus standing facing, head left, holding dove in right hand and scepter in left. Virtually MS 200 Amazing Portrait

261. FAUSTINA II, DIVA; Died 175 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.34g. BM-716, pl. 68.1. Obv: DIVA FAV - STINA PIA Bust draped r. Rx: CONSECR - ATIO on l. and r., Peacock standing r., head turned back l. While the portraits of Faustina II are extremely common, in 61 years, this is finest I have ever seen, not only in terms of artistic quality, but also in condition. FDC 900

262. LUCILLA (AUGUSTA, 164–182 AD); Rome, 164–169 AD, Denarius, 3.20g. RIC771, BMC-313, Cohen-38. Obv. LVCILLAE AVG M ANTONINI AVG F — Draped bust of Lucilla right. Rx. IVNONI LVCINAE — Juno standing left, raising right hand and holding infant in right arm. gVF 100

263. COMMODUS; 177-192 AD, Rome, 186 AD, Denarius, 2.52g. BM-189, C-499 corr., RIC-120. Obv: [M COMM] ANT P - FEL AVG BR[IT] Head laureate r. Rx: P M TR P XI IMP V - II - COS V P P Aequitas standing l. holding scales and cornucopia. MS 300 Stars and Crescent Moon

264. PESCENNIUS NIGER; 193-194 AD, Antioch, Denarius, 2.84g. Cf.BMC-p. 71, citing C-1 (Paris). Obv: IMP CAES P - ESCE NIGER Head laureate r. Rs: AETERNITATIS AVG, Crescent and seven stars. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex CNG E196, 1 October 2008, lot 300. aVF / EF 3250

265. CLODIUS ALBINUS AS CAESAR; 193-195 AD, Rome, 194-5 AD, Denarius, 3.18g. BM-95, C-48 (12 Fr.), RIC-7. Obv: D CLOD SEPT - [AL]BIN CAES Head bare r. Rx: [MIN]ER - PA - CIF COS I[I] Minerva standing l. holding branch before her and shield on ground behind her, spear rests against her l. arm. Exceptional portrait. Reverse struck with worn die. Mint State 600 Palladium

266. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Rome, 195 AD, Denarius, 3.49g. BM-124, pl. 8.17. Obv: L SEPT SEV PERT - AVG IMP VII Head laureate r. Rx: P M TR [P III] - COS II P P on l. and r., Minerva (Palladium) standing l., holding transverse spear pointing downwards and round shield. Of the single-figure types of Septimius Severus, this one of Palladium is my favorite, and this is the finest example I can

remember. MS 325 Palladium

267. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Rome, 195 AD, Denarius, 2.98g. BM-116, pl. 8.13. Obv: [L SEPT S]EV PERT - AVG IMP V Head laureate r. Rx: [P M T]R P III - COS II P P on l. and r., Minerva (Palladium) standing l., holding transverse spear pointing downwards and round shield. gEF 275

268. SEPTIMUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Rome, 197 AD, Denarius, 2.30g. S-6256, RIC-74. Obv. L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII — Laureate head of Septimius Severus right. Rx. PROFECTIO AVG — Emperor on horseback right, holding spear. gEF 125

Extremely Rare

269. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Laodiceia ad Mare, 197 AD, Denarius, 3.40g. BMC-, p. 117 (b), Réka-Devnia-p. 98. cf. Solidus 43 (2019), 288. Obv. SEVERVS AVG PART MAX P M TR VIIII — Laureate head of Septimius Severus right. Rx. MARTI VICTORI — Mars standing front, head right, holding inverted spear in left hand and resting right hand on shield set on captive. Extremely rare. Only 5 recorded. EF 350

270. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, New-style Eastern Mint, 197 AD, Denarius, 3.06g. BM-464, pl. 19.18; C-442, RIC-493. Obv: L SFPT SEV PERT - AVG VIIII Head laureate r. Rx: P M TR P V - COS II P P on l. and r., Fortuna standing l., holding rudder on globe and cornucopia. EF 200

Exceptional Quality

271. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS, DIVUS; Died 211 AD, Rome, Denarius, 2.97g. Cf. BM21, pl. 65.14. Obv: DIVO SEVERO PIO Head bare r. Rx: CONSECRATIO around, eagle standing front, head l., on globe or round shield. FDC 500

272. JULIA DOMNA (AUGUSTA, 193–217 AD); Rome, 195 AD, Denarius, 3.00g. RIC IV-538 (Severus), BMC-56, Cohen-221. Obv. IVLIA DO‒MNA AVG — Draped bust of Julia Domna right. Rx. VE‒S‒TA — Vesta seated left, holding palladium in right hand and scepter in left. EF / VF 125

273. CARACALLA AS CAESAR (MARCUS AURELIUS ANTONINUS, 195–198 AD); 195-198 AD, Rome, 197 AD, Denarius, 3.60g. BM-209, pl. 10.13. Obv. M AVR ANTON CAES PONT — Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust right. Rx. PRI-NCIPIIVVENTVTIS — Prince standing left beside trophy, holding baton and scepter. Some weakness in striking, but excellent portrait. Virtually MS 150 274. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Rome, 199 AD, Denarius, 3.58g. BM-153, pl. 30.16. Obv: IMP CAES M AVR - ANTON AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: PONTI - FE - X - TR P II around, Caracalla standing l., holding Victory on globe and reversed spear, at his feet Parthian captive seated l. A scarce reverse type, with only six specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. Moreover BMC-153-5 and Cohen-406 report only a bust variant of this denarius, with bust laureate, draped rather than laureate, draped, and cuirassed, as on our example. gVF 300 275.

CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Rome, 199 AD, Denarius, 3.51g. Cf. BM-157, pl. 30.17. Obv: ANTONINVS - AVGVSTVS Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: PONT - TR P II on l. and r., Securitas seated r. beside lighted and garlanded altar, supporting head with r. hand and holding scepter with l. hand. A scarce type on denarii, with only twelve specimens in the Sofia portion of the Reka Devnia hoard. EF / VF 225

276. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Rome, 207 AD, Denarius, 3.60g. BMC-550, Cohen-434, RIC-92. Obv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG – Laureate head of Caracalla right. Rx. PONTIF TR P X COS II – Securitas seated right on a throne with cornucopias as arms, resting her head on her right hand and holding a long scepter in her left; before her, a garlanded and lighted altar. EF 250

277. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Rome, 208 AD, Denarius, 3.60g. BM-569, pl. 42.7. Obv: ANTONINVS - PIVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: PONTIF TR - P XI COS III on l. and r., Mars stepping l., head r., holding spear pointing upward to r. and oval shield seen from front. aEF 285

278. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Rome, 208 AD, Denarius, 3.00g. Cf. BM-569, pl. 42.7. Obv: ANTONINVS - PIVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: PONTIF TR - P XI COS III on l. and r., Mars stepping l., head r., holding spear pointing upward to r. and shield seen mainly from behind. An apparently scarce variant in the depiction of Mars’ shield in the reverse type: usually seen from the front, but here shown mainly from behind. For the normal type see the three preceding lots in this sale. aEF 375 VIC BRIT

279. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Rome, 210-211 AD, Denarius, 3.03g. BM-102, pl. 55.15. Obv: [ANT]ONINVS PIVS - AVG BRIT Head laureate r. Rx: VICTORIAEBRIT around, Victory advancing r., holding with both hands trophy slanting upwards before her. A scarce reverse type, represented by only fifteen specimens in the Sofia portion of the Reka Devnia hoard. aEF 300

280. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Rome, 212 AD, Denarius, 3.30g. C-205, RIC-195, BMC-44. Obv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT – Laureate head right. Rx. P M TR P XV COS III PP – Annona seated left, holding two ears of corn and cornucopia; modius at feet. EF 200

281. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, New-style Eastern Mint, 198 AD, Denarius, 2.99g. Cf. BM-640 corr., pl. 43.16. Obv: IMP CAE M AVR A - NT AVG [P TR P] Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: MIN[ER] - VI - CT - RI - X around, Minerva standing l., holding Victory and spear; behind her, trophy; the usual shield leaning against her legs is omitted. Possibly unpublished in Eastern style and omitting Minerva’s shield on the reverse. aEF 400

282. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.57g. BM-220, pl. 32.10. Obv: P SEPT GETA - CAES PONT Bare-headed, draped bust r. Rx: FRLICITASPVBLICA on l. and r., Felicitas standing l., holding caduceus and cornucopia. MS 250

283. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Rome, 208 AD, Denarius, 4.76g. BMC p. 245, C-69, RIC-44. Obv: P SEPTIMIVS - GETA CAES Bare-headed, draped bust r. Rx: LIBERALI - TAS AVG VI Liberalitas standing l., holding coin counter and cornucopia. A notably overweight denarius, and rare: only five specimens in Reka Devnia hoard, not in BM by 1975. gVF 375

284. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.03g. BM-591A. Obv: P SEPTIMIVS - GETA CAES Head bare r. PONTIF COS - II around, Geta on horse charging l., about to hurl spear at enemy falling to ground below the horse. A rare

reverse type, missing from the Reka Devnia hoard. VF 275 285. ELAGABALUS (218-222 AD); 218-222 AD, Rome, ca. 220-222 AD, Denarius, 3.00g. RSC-276. Obv: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate and draped bust right, wearing horn (“horned portrait”). Rev: SVMMVS SACERDOS AVG, Emperor standing left, sacrificing over tripod with patera and holding branch; star in left field. MS 225 286. JULIA MAESA (AUGUSTA, 218–224 AD); Rome, 221–222 AD, Denarius, 3.10g. RIC IV-268 (Elagabalus), BMC-76, Cohen-36. Obv. IVLIA MAESA AVG — Draped bust of Julia Maesa right. Rx. PVDICITIA — Pudicitia seated left, drawing veil over head and holding scepter; back of throne omitted. Virtually MS 125 287. SEVERUS ALEXANDER; 222-235 AD, Rome, 224 AD, Denarius, 3.00g. RICIV-53. Obv. IMP C MAVR SEV ALEXANDAR — Laureate bust right, youthful and clean-shaven. Rx. PM TRP V COS II PP — Mars standing right, holding spear and shield. Virtually MS 175

288. SEVERUS ALEXANDER; 222-235 AD, Rome, 232-5 AD, Denarius, 3.21g. BM875, C-501 corr., RIC-250. Obv: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Bust laureate r., fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: PROVIDENTIA AVG Annona standing r., head l., holding wheat ears over modius and cornucopia. From the Philip Ashton Collection, bought from Grünow, Berlin, September 2001. MS 200 289. MAXIMINUS I THRAX; 235-238 AD, Rome, 236 AD, Denarius, 3.40g. RIC-3, BMC-77, Cohen-55. Obv. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG — Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. Rx. P M TR P II COS P P — Maximinus standing front, head left, between two military standards, raising right hand in salute and holding spear in left. EF 100

290. GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Rome, 241-3 AD, Antoninianus, 3.94g. RIC-84, C-109. Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: IOVI - STATORI Jupiter standing l., head r., holding long scepter and thunderbolt. MS 175

291. GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Rome, 240 AD, Denarius, 2.30g. RIC-81 (R), C-234 (4 Fr.). Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rx: P M TR P III COS P P Emperor on horseback l. raising r. hand and holding spear in l. aEF 100

292. GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Rome, 240 AD, Denarius, 2.90g. RIC-113 (R), C-120. Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS PFL AVG, laur head r. Rx: LAETITIA AVG N, stg l, holding wreath and anchor. MS 200

293. QUIETUS; 260-261 AD, Antioch, ca. 260/1 AD, Antoninianus, 3.67g. RIC-9, RSC11. Obv: IMP C FVL QVIETVS P F AVG, Bust to r, rad and cuir. Rx: ROMAE AETERNAE, helmeted, dr, seated l on shield, holding Victory in r hand and spear in l. EF 350 Marius

294. MARIUS; 269 AD, Cologne Antoninianus, 2.80g. RIC-V-18. Obv. IMP C M AVR MARIUS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Marius right. Rx. VICTORIA AVG, Victory running right, holding wreath and palm branch. Virtually MS 425

295. QUINTILLUS; 270 AD, Rome, ca. 270 AD, Antoninianus, 3.08g. RIC-22, Cohen-39. Obv: IMP CM AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG, rad, dr bust r. Rx: LAETITIA AVG, stg l, holding wreath and anchor on globe; XII in r field. Scarce reverse. Choice EF 275

Fully Silvered

296. AURELIAN; 270-275 AD, Rome, ca. 275 AD, Antoninianus, 4.27g. RIC-64. Obv: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, Rad and cuir bust r. Rx: ORIENS AVG, Sol stg r, holding branch in r hand and bow in l, placing l foot on captive in oriental dress kneeling r on ground; I in l field. It is rare for a coin of this Emperor to survive with full silvering. MS 145

297. AURELIAN; 270-275 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.20g. RIC-73, C-257 (6 Fr.), Göbl139f2 (23 spec.). Obv: [I]MP AVRELI - ANVS AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: VICT - O - RIA AVG Victory advancing l. holding wreath and palm, seated captive at feet, B in exergue. aEF 200

298. AURELIAN AND VABALATHUS (AD 270–272); Antioch, ca. 270- March 272, Antoninianus, 3.70g. RIC-V-381. Obv. VABALATHVS V C R IM D R. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Vabalathus right. Rx. IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust of Aurelian right; 1st officina (A in field). aEF 175

299. SEVERINA, WIFE OF AURELIAN; Antoninianus, Siscia, 274-5 AD, 4.13g. Paris-916, Göbl-237b4 (14 spec.); RIC-13, officina Q=4. Rx: CONCORDIAE MILITVM Concordia standing l. holding two standards, XXIQ in exergue. EF 150

300. SEVERINA; Rome, Denarius, 2.76g. C-14, RIC-6, Göbl-141t5 (36 spec.), Paris-285. Obv: SEVERI - NA AVG Bust draped r., wearing stephane. Rx: VENVS - F - ELIX Venus standing l. holding apple and scepter, E=officina 5 in exergue. From the Philip Ashton Collection, purchased in October 1998. Some silvering. MS 200

301. TACITUS; 275-276 AD, Ticinum, Antoninianus, 3.41g. RIC-140, C-40 var., Venera-1854-79 (26 spec.). Obv: IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: FELICIT TEMP Felicitas standing l. holding caduceus and scepter, V (=officina 5) in exergue. EF 150

302. PROBUS; 276-282 AD, Siscia, Antoninianus, 3.60g. RIC-634. Obv: VIRTVS PR - OBI - AVG Bust of Probus cuirassed l., seen from front, wearing radiate helmet, holding spear over r. shoulder and shield by l. shoulder, on shield emperor on horse charging r. Rx: ADVENTVS PROBI AVG around, Probus on horseback l. raising r. hand and holding spear, seated captive before horse, in exergue XXIA (officina 1). Virtually MS 145

303. PROBUS; 276-282 AD, Siscia, Antoninianus, 4.07g. Cf. RIC-707. Obv: IMP C PROBVS AVG Bust radiate l., wearing consular robes and holding eagle-tipped scepter. Rx: PAX - AVGVSTI around, VXXI in exergue, T in l. field, Pax standing l., holding branch and transverse scepter. MS 175

304. PROBUS; 276-282 AD, Siscia, Antoninianus, 3.47g. Cf. RIC-818. Obv: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate bust l. seen from front, wearing consular robes and holding eagle-tipped scepter. Rx: VIRTVS PR - OBI AVG around, XXI in exergue, Probus on horse charging l., about to hurl spear at enemy kneeling on ground below the horse’s raised forelegs. MS 170

305. PROBUS; 276-282 AD, Cyzicus, Antoninianus, 3.70g. RIC-911. Obv. IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, radiated bust with mantle of Probus left, holding scepter with eagle. Rx. SOLI INVICTO, Sol, radiate, standing front in spread

quadriga, with his head turned to left, his right arm raised and with whip in his left hand; below CM, in exergue, XXIV. MS 175

306. POSTUMUS; 260-268 AD, Cologne, Antoninianus, 3.30g. RIC-75. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG Bust of Postumus, radiate, draped,r. Rx: MONETA AVG Moneta, draped, standing l., holding scales and cornucopiae. MS 100

307. POSTUMUS; 260-268 AD, ca. 260-8 AD, Antoninianus, 2.79g. C-295. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG, Rad, dr, and cuir bust r. Rx: PROVIDENT AVG, stg l holding globe and transverse scepter. MS 100

308. POSTUMUS; 260-268 AD, Treveri, ca. 261 AD, Antoninianus, 3.20g. RSC-167, S-3114. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, rad, dr and cuir bust r. Rx: LAETITIA AVG, galley moving l. F / aEF 65

309. ANCIENT IMITATION, HYBRID OF POSTUMUS AND GALLIENUS; Late 3rd century AD, Antoninianus, 3.66g. Cunetio-. Obv: Radiate bust of Postumus r, traces of legend around. Rx: Antelope walking r., blundered, widely spaced legend around. This ancient imitation, combining a Gallic Empire obverse of Postumus and a Rome mint reverse of Gallienus (RIC-181) is difficult to explain. Apparently unpublished; see Jacquier 42, lot 919 for a similar hybrid, also unpublished, combining an obverse of Victorinus with a reverse of Gallienus. This coin is quite entertaining, and shows that coins of many different emperors circulated at the same time; we assume the imitator must’ve gotten mixed up, as this hybrid is otherwise hard to explain. EF 300

310. CARAUSIUS; 287-293 AD, London, ca. 290–291 AD, Antoninianus, 2.40g. RIC101, Cohen-241. Obv. IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Carausius right. Rx. PAX AVG, Pax standing facing, head turned left and holding olive branch in right hand and long scepter in left hand; B - E (Londinium mint), MLXXI in exergue. Front outline of portrait double-struck. EF 250

311. DIOCLETIAN; 284-305 AD, Ticinum, c. 294 AD, Argenteus, 3.32g. RIC-VI, p. 281, 12a (R2). Obv: DIOCLETI - ANVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: VICTORIASARMAT on l. and r., the four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before gate in sixturreted enclosure. Iridescent toning. MS 975

312. DIOCLETIAN; 284-305 AD, Rome, c. 294 AD, Argenteus, 3.53g. RIC-27a (R ), RSC-516†e. Obv: DIOCLETI - ANVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: VIRTVSMILITVM The four princes sacrificing over tripod altar before gate of six-turreted enclosure. Formerly NGC MS, 4/5, 5/5. Ex HJB 206th Buy or Bid sale, September 2018, lot 311. MS 700

313. DIOCLETIAN; 284-305 AD, Cyzicus, ca. 295/6 AD, Follis, RIC-10a. Obv: IMP GG VHL DIOCLETIANVS PF AVG, laur head r. Rx: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, stg. l, holding patera and cornucopia, mintmark in ex. gEF 175

314. DIOCLETIAN; 284-305 AD, Antioch, ca. 308 AD, Follis, 6.20g. RIC-96. Obv: Laur bust in imperial mantle r. Rx: PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QIVES AVGG, stg r extending branch to Quies stg l, crescent over A between, ANT in ex. VF 100 315. MAXIMIANUS; 286-305 AD, Rome, c. 295-7 AD, Argenteus, 3.93g. RIC-40b (R2), officina E=5, RSC-622g. Obv: MAXIMIA--NVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: VIRTVS MILITVM Four emperors sacrificing over tripod altar before gate of sixturreted enclosure, E in exergue. Ex CNG E465, 5 April 2020, lot 507. MS 850 316. CONSTANTIUS I AS CAESAR; 293-305 AD, Nicomedia, c. 295-6 AD, Argenteus, 3.34g. RSC-240†b, RIC-24 (R4). Obv: CONSTANTI - VS CAESAR Head laureate r. Rx: PROVIDEN - TIA AVGG Four-turreted camp gate, with doors flung open, five rows of stones, star above entrance; on each turret a pellet; SMNΓ in exergue (officina 3). Possibly unpublished variant with PROVIDENTIA (nominative) rather than PROVIDENTIAE (dative) in reverse legend, not recorded by either RIC or RSC. CoinArchives contains just two specimens of this new variant, namely our coin, ex Naumann E86, 20 February 2020, lot 542; and Münzzentrum Rheinland 179, 11 January 2017, lot 542, apparently from the same reverse die but a different obverse die than ours. Ex HJB 212th Buy or Bid Sale, August 2020, lot 358. MS 2000 317. MAXIMIANUS; 286-305 AD, Argenteus, 3.09g. Cf. RIC-102b (Trier). Obv: MAXIMIA - NVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: VIRTVS - MILITVM on l. and r., around type of the four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before gate in six-turreted enclosure. Attribution tentative; the same type in slightly different style was also struck at several other mints. Some iridescent toning. MS 800 Actual Portrait

318. MAXIMIANUS; 286-305 AD, Rome, c. 294 AD, Argenteus, 2.62g. RIC-27b (R ), -pl. VIII.7, C-622 (8 Fr.). Obv: MAXIMI - ANVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: VIRTVS - MILITVM Four emperors sacrificing over tripod altar before gate of six-turreted enclosure. Ex HJB 206th Buy or Bid Sale, September 2018, lot 313. Gemini XIV, April 2018, lot 618 (unsold), Ex Philip T. Ashton Collection. Ex Pegasi 34, June 2016, lot 639. This coin is interesting in that the portrait seems to be making an attempt at realism, which is unusual for this series. MS 850

319. GALERIA VALERIA; Cyzicus, c. 308 AD, Reduced Follis, 6.44g. RIC-38 (R), officina Δ=4. Obv: GAL VAL - ERIA AVG Bust draped r., wearing stephane. Rx: VENERI V - ICTRICI on l. and r., MKΔ in exergue, Venus standing l., holding apple with r. hand and raising drapery over l. shoulder with l. hand. MS 300

320. MAXIMINUS II AS AUGUSTUS; 309-313 AD, Antioch, 1.57g. McAlee-170(d), officina Δ=4. Obv: GENIO AN - TIOCHENI, Tyche turreted and veiled, seated facing on rock; below, river-god Orontes swimming. Rx: APOLLONI - SANCTO on l. and r., SMA in exergue, Apollo standing l., pouring libation from patera and holding lyre; in r. field, Δ. MS 150

321. CONSTANTINE I; 307-337 AD, Trier, Reduced Follis, 4.89g. RIC-872 (C). Obv: CONSTANTINVS P F AVG Bust laureate, draped r. Rx: SOLI INVIC - TO COMITI on l. and r., PTR in exergue, T - F across field, Sol standing l., raising r. hand and holding globe in l. MS 170 Silvered

322. CONSTANTINE I; 307-337 AD, Nicomedia, c. 328-9 AD, Reduced Follis, 3.07g. RIC-153. Obv: CONSTAN - TINVS AVG Head r. wearing triple pearl diadem. Rx: PROVIDEN - TIAE AVGG Camp gate with two turrets, no doors, star above, SMNB in exergue. Ex HJB 207th Buy or Bid Sale, April 2019, lot 259. MS 225

323. CONSTANTINE II AS CAESAR; 317-337 AD, Trier, 317 AD, Reduced Follis, 3.58g. RIC-180, officina A=1 (r4). Obv: FL CL CONSTANTINVS IVN N C Bareheaded, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: CLARITAS REIPVBLICAE around, .ATR in exergue, T - F across field, Sol standing l., raising r. hand and holding globe in l. EF

130

324. CONSTANTIUS II; 337-361 AD, Sirmium, Siliqua, 2.98g. RIC-15 (C). Obv: D N CONSTAN - TIVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: VOTIS / XXX / MVLTIS / XXXX in four lines in wreath, SIRM below. Ex Baldwin and M&M, New York Sale V, 16 Jan. 2003, lot 397. Toned MS 800 325. MAGNENTIUS; 350-353 AD, Lugdunum, AE 2, 5.05g. RIC-136 (C3). Obv: D N MAGNEN - TIVS P F AVG Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front; A behind portrait. Rx: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE, Two Victories standing facing one another, holding between them wreath inscribed VOT / V / MVLT / X; RPLG in exergue, S P in lower middle field. gEF 250

326. JULIAN II; 360-363 AD, Lugdunum, Reduced Siliqua, 2.43g. RIC-227 (C3), officina P=1. Obv: FL CL IVLIA - NVS PP AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: VOTIS / V / MVLTIS / X in four lines in wreath, PLVG in exergue. From the East Harptree Hoard, 1887. Toned MS 1000

327. JULIAN II; 360-363 AD, Nicomedia, AE 2, 8.93g. RIC-122 (S), officina B=2. Obv: D N FL CL IVLI - ANVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: SECVRITAS REI PVB around, in exergue NIKB. between [two palm branches], Bull, head facing, standing r.; above, two stars. MS 500

328. JULIAN II; 360-363 AD, Sirmium, AE 3, 3.01g. RIC-108 (C2), officina B=2. Obv: D N FL CL IVLIA - NVS PP AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust l., holding spear and shield. Rx: VOT / X / MVLT / XX in four lines in wreath, BSIRM in exergue. MS 185

329. AELIA FLACCILLA; Constantinople, AE 2, 5.04g. RIC-82, mintmark 2 (S). Obv: AEL FLAC - CILLA AVG Her bust draped r. Rx: SALVS REI - PVBLICAE on l. and r., CONSE in exergue, cross in r. field, Flaccilla standing facing, head r., crossing her arms before her breast. MS 300

330. MAGNUS MAXIMUS; 383-388 AD, Treveri, Siliqua, 1.50g. RIC-84b. Obv. D N MAG MAX-IMVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Magnus Maximus to right. Rx. VIRTVS RO-MANORVM / TRPS - Roma seated facing on throne, head to left, holding globe in her right hand and scepter in her left. This coin has been trimmed; otherwise EF 250 BYZANTINE BRONZE

Lion Reverse

331. LEO I; 457-474 AD, Constantinople, ca. 474-5 AD, Nummus, 1.20g. RIC-674, S-4240. Obv: D N LEO P F AVG, Pearl-diad, dr and cuir bust r. Rx: Lion crouching l, head to r, within wreath. RIC 674. While is this coin is not extremely rare, its unusual to find a lion on the reverse as well-done and well-preserved as on this example. EF 135

332. ANASTASIUS I; Constantinople, ca. 512-517 AD, Follis, 17.50g. MIB-27.1, DO20b. Obv: DN ANASTASIVS PP AVG, Bust facing r. Rx: Large M with cross above, stars to each side, B below and CON below exergual line. Excellent broad flan. VF / aEF 250

333. JUSTINIAN I; Constantinople, ca. 527-65 AD, Pentanummium, 2.30g. MIB-103, DO-96, S-170. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG, Diad, dr and cuir bust r. Rx: Large Є monogram; star to right. EF 100

334. JUSTINIAN I; Constantinople, ca. 527-65 AD, Decanummium, 3.90g. DO-34, MIB-92, S-166, Berk-132. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AV, Diad, dr and cuir bust r. Rx: CON, Large I flanked by stars and surmounted by cross. Unusually good image of emperor, though certainly not a portrait. aEF 100

Exquisite Example

335. JUSTINIAN I; Carthage, ca. 547-9 AD, Nummus, 0.76g. MIB-208, DO-373, S-342. Obv: Helmeted and dr bust of Justinian I facing flanked by stars. Rx: Christogram with A and ω flanking. Even though this coin was value-less at the time it was issued, this is an incredibly beautiful example, in that the image is wonderfully-centered and well-struck, and the reverse is exceptionally sharp. Though unimportant at its time, due to its quality, it is much more important now. aEF / EF 400

336. JUSTINIAN I; Ravenna, ca. 551-3 AD, Decanummium, 4.20g. DO-368, MIB-239, Berk-296. Obv: Helmeted and cuir bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield. Rx: Large Christogram within wreath with central jewel. DOC 368 (Uncertain mint); MIBE 239; Ranieri 385-6; SB 336. Dark green toning. EF 175

337. TIBERIUS II CONSTANTINE; Constantinople, ca. 578-82 AD, Decanummium, 5.75g. DO-20a, MIB-31, Berk-366. Obv: d m TIB CON-ST P P AVG, Crowned, dr and cuir bust of Maurice Tiberius facing. Rx: Large, narrow X; above, cross. VF 100

338. TIBERIUS II CONSTANTINE; Alexandria, ca. 578-82 AD, AE, 5.60g. MIB62a, Berk-395, Sear-459. Obv: Diad, dr, and cuir bust r. Rx: Large I-B; cross above three lines in between; mintmark in ex. Alexandrian issues of this emperor seem to be somewhat scarce. VF 100

339. MAURICE TIBERIUS, 582-602 AD; Carthage, ca. 601-2 AD, Pentanummium, 2.20g. Berk-440, MIB-127, Sear-567, DO-246. Obv. D N TIB MAVRICI PP - Crowned, draped and cuirassed bust facing. Rx. V with cross above; to left, N; to right, M. This is an exceptional example of this coin, with both the obverse and reverse being rather sharp. aEF / EF 300

340. MAURICE; Cyzicus, ca. 588/89 AD, Follis, 11.40g. MIB-84d, Berk-414, S-517. Obv: Crowned and cuir facing bust, holding globus cruciger and shield. Rx: Large M, cross above; A/N/N/O - ςI (date) across field; B//KYZ. gVF / EF 100

341. MAURICE; Antioch, ca. 590/1 AD, Half Follis, 6.70g. MIB-99, S-535, Berk-465. Obv: Crowned bust facing, wearing consular robes, holding mappa and eagle-tipped scepter. Rx: Large K; cross above; A/N/N/O - Ч/IIII (date) across field; R. aEF / EF 100

342. MAURICE; Constantinople, ca. 585/6 AD, Half Follis (20 Nummi), 5.00g. S-497, MIB-69, Berk-404. Obv: D N MAVR TIbЄP P AV, helmeted and cuir bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield. Rx: Large K, ANNO to l, cross above, IIII (date) to r; A in ex. EF 140

343. FOCAS; Carthage, ca. 602-10 AD, Pentanummia, 1.20g. MIB-101, DO-118, S-690. Obv: Crowned bust facing, wearing consular robe. Rx: Є flanked by N-M; cross above and below. aVF / EF 120 Seleucia Mint

344. HERACLIUS; 610-641 AD. Seleucia Mint, Officina B, ca. 615-616 AD, Follis, 14.77g. Berk-193, MIB-193, Sear-845. Obv: Crowned and draped figures of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine standing facing, both holding globus cruciger;

cross between. Rx: Large M; Christogram above, date across field; mint name below. This coins of this mint and Isaura have been described as “military mints”, though it seems all the dies were cut at Seleucia. While this coin probably never circulated, as to point of wear, it would grade as aEF/VF if it had. aEF / VF 350

345. CONSTANS II; Syracuse, ca. 641-668 AD, 4.94g. MIB-205, Sear/Bendall-1104. Obv: Constans stg facing, wearing long beard, crown, and chlamys, holding globus cruciger. Rx: Large M; monogram above. Overstruck on SB 1103. Rather overstruck. EF 150

346. CONSTANS II; Carthage, ca. 641-668 AD, Nummi XX, 3.80g. MIB-198a, S-1059. Obv: Crowned facing bust holding cruciger, sigma in l field. Obv: Cross, C-T/X-X across field. VF 200 Syracuse

347. JUSTINIAN II; First Reign, 685-695 AD. Syracuse, Follis, 4.85g. Berk-775, MIB68, DO-55, Sear-1296. Obv: No legend, Bust of emperor facing, with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys, and holding cross on globe and akakia; [branch] in l. field (not struck up), star above branch in r. field. Rx: Large M, TAN monogram above, [SCL] in exergue. Ex Triton XIII, 5-6 January 2010, lot 1676. Exceptional image of emperor struck on extremely broad flan. Some areas of flat striking. gVF 700

348. ANONYMOUS; ca. 1020-1028 AD, Follis, 5.63g. Sear-1818. Obv: Facing bust of Christ wearing halo with cross and holding Gospels with both hands; +EMMANOVHΛ around (mostly off flan), IC - XC across field. Rx: +IhSU[S] / XRIST[US] / bASIL[EU] / bAS[ILE] in four lines across field, with ornaments above (visible) and also below (off flan). Ex HJB 218th Buy or Bid Sale, February 2022, lot 288. MS 850

349. ALEXIUS III; Constantinople, ca. 1195-1203 AD, Aspron Trachy, 3.50g. S-2012, BMC-16-18. Obv: IC-XC across nimbate bust of Christ facing, r hand raised, holding scroll in l. Rx: Alexius crowned and St Constantine nimbate stg facing, each holding a labarum; holding a cross on globe between them. EF 65

350. ANDRONICUS I; Uncertain Greek Mint, ca. 1183-1185, Tetarteron Half, 2.86g. Sear-1989, BM-17-18, Hendy-7219.4, Ratto-2172. Obv: Half-length Virgin orans. Rx: Half-length figure of Andronicus I with forked beard, holding labarum in r hand and globus cruciger in l. aVF 100

351. JOHN V; Thessalonica, ca. 1351-69 AD, Assarion, 1.01g. S-2525. Obv: John stg facing, holding long staff surmounted by cross-in-circle and city model of Thessalonica; Manus Dei to upper l, star to lower r. Rx: St. Demetrius stg facing, holding spear and leaning on shield; patriarchal cross to l and r. aEF 450 BYZANTINE SILVER

352. JOHN VIII; 1425-1448 AD. Constantinople, Stavrata, 6.70g. Sear-2563, DO-164748. Obv: Facing bust of Christ wearing halo and holding Gospels. Rx: Facing bust of emperor. aEF 475 ROMAN REPUBLIC BRONZE

353. ANONYMOUS; 280-245 BC, Semuncia, 9.62g. TV-22 (64 Recorded), Cr-21/7, Syd-69, Lindgren-159 (this coin). Obv: Acorn, [Σ to l.] Rx: Acorn, [inverted Σ to r]. gVF 450

354. ANONYMOUS; 217-215 BC, Sextans, 25.50g. Cr-39/3. Obv: She-wolf suckling twins, two dots in exergue. Rx: Eagle r. holding flower in beak; two dots behind. Ex HJB 124th Buy or Bid Sale, January 2002, lot 652. VF 500

ROMAN IMPERIAL BRONZE

355. JULIUS CAESAR; 45 BC, Dupondius, 14.96g. Cr-476/1b, Syd-1026, Sear, Imperators-62a, RPC-601. Obv: CAESAR DIC TER Winged and draped bust of Victory r., star behind. Rx: C CLOVI PRAEF Minerva advancing l., holding trophy, spear, and shield; snake at feet before her. aVF 500

356. OCTAVIAN AND DIVUS JULIUS CAESAR; Vienna in Gaul, 36 BC, Dupondius, 19.85g. RPC-517, Sear, Imperators-485. Obv: IMP CAESAR DIVI F DIVI IVLI Back to back bare heads of Caesar l. and Octavian r. Rx: C I V, prow of quinquireme r. Ex Gemini X, 13 January 2013, lot 448, ex Randy Haviland Collection. Ex HJB 183rd Buy or Bid Sale, March 2013, lot 352. Obverse somewhat irregularly struck in lower half. gVF 1800

357. OCTAVIAN AND DIVUS JULIUS CAESAR; uncertain Italian mint, 38 BC, AE 31 (sestertius or dupondius), 24.17g. RPC-621, Cr-535/2, Sear, Imperators-309. Obv: DIVI F Bare head of Octavian r., with slight beard, star before neck. Rx: DIVOS / IVLIVS in two lines within laurel wreath. VF 750 Ex John Qunicy Adams Collection

358. AUGUSTUS, DIVUS; Rome, Sestertius, 21.98g. BMC-153, pl. 8.1 (same obverse die), Paris-141, RIC-136 (R), C-570 (15 Fr.). Obv: [DIVVS] AVGVSTVS Head laureate r. Rx: IMP NERVA CAESAR AV[GVSTVS] REST around large S C. From the John Whitney Walter Collection, purchased from Harlan Berk, 11 Dec. 1993. Ex Stack’s, March 1971, Massachusetts Historical Society, John Quincy Adams Collection, lot 717. Some cleaning in fields, typical of collections of this era. We can hardly fault a former President for being a man of his time. EF 3000 Elephant Quadriga

359. AUGUSTUS, DIVUS; Rome, Struck by Tiberius, 34-5 AD, Sestertius, 26.92g. BM102, pl. 24.9 (obv. only, same die as ours); C-306 (15 Fr.); RIC-56. Obv: DIVO / AVGVSTO / S P Q R Radiate seated statue of Divus Augustus holding branch and scepter on car decorated with shields, drawn l. by four elephants with drivers. Rx: TI CAESAR DIVI A[VG F AVGVST P M T]R POT XXXVI around large S C. This issue doesn’t often come in this quality. gVF / VF 1500

360. ANTONIA; Rome, 41-42 AD, Dupondius, 15.57g. BM-166, pl. 35.8. Obv: ANTONIA - AVGVSTA Bust draped r. Rx: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP around, S - C across field, Claudius standing l., togate and veiled, holding ladle before him and roll at his l. side. Ex Peus 340, 2 Nov. 1994, lot 814; ex Lanz 16, 1979, lot 336; ex Ball VI, 9 Feb. 1932, lot 1007. gVF 3000

361. ANTONIA; Tarraco, 41-42 AD, under Claudius I, Dupondius, 12.89g. Cf. Von Kaenel, Claudius, pl. 29, 1562-66. Obv: ANTONIA - AVGVSTA Her bust draped r. Rx: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IM[P] around, Togate Claudius standing l., holding ladle in r. hand, l. hand at side. This coin copies standard Rome-mint types, but it was struck in the style of an important Spanish auxiliary mint, probably located at Tarraco. VF 1500

362. TIBERIUS; 14-37 AD, Rome, 22-3 AD, Dupondius, 14.86g. BM-79, Paris-57, C

(Livia)-4 (6 Fr.), RIC-46. Obv: IVSTITIA below, Bust of Livia as Justitia r., draped and wearing stephane. Rx: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVG P M TR POT XXIIII around large S C. gF 325 Excellent Portrait

363. TIBERIUS; 14-37 AD, Rome, 36-37 AD, As, 11.78g. BM-135. Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII Head laureate l. Rx: PONTIF - MAX TR - POT XXXIIX around, S - C across field, rudder placed vertically across a globe, which is ornamented with a band; below, to r., a small globe attached to blade of rudder. EF 1250

Spintria

364. SPINTRIA; c. 22-37 AD, AE 21, 3.80g. Buttrey, Spintriae, Num. Chron. 1973, Scene 7. Obv: A man with erect penis reclining r. on his front on a couch, supporting his upper body on his l. elbow and looking back l. at another man who is making love to him; this second man holds the first man’s thigh with his r. hand, and the first man holds the second man’s arm above the elbow with his r. hand; a footstool and drapery are seen under the couch, and additional drapery hangs in l. background. Rx: Numeral XII within circle of dots and laurel wreath. Ex G&M 175, 9 March 2009, lot 320. Ex M&M 79, 1994, 639; ex Sternberg 21, 1988, 532. On less well preserved specimens the figure reclining on the couch could be thought to be a woman, but his sexual organ on our coin proves that he is in fact a man. Our obverse is from a different die than the specimen illustrated by Buttrey, pl. 3, 7. According to Buttrey, p. 60, another specimen like ours combining this scene with the number XII on reverse is in the BM. These coins depicting sexual acts were very popular in Roman times, as they are now. gVF 9750

Excellent Nero Portrait from the Arthur Evans Collection

365. NERO; 54-68 AD, Lugdunum, Sestertius, 22.24g. BM-305, pl. 45.19. Obv: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P Head laureate r., with small globe at point of bust. Rx: ANNONA - AVGVSTI - CERES around, S C in exergue, Annona standing r., holding cornucopia, and Ceres seated l., holding wheat ears and torch; between the two goddesses, a modius standing on an altar and, in the background, the stern of a ship. Ex Ars Classica XVII, 3 Oct. 1934, Sir Arthur J. Evans Coll., lot 1271. This is a wonderful portrait of Nero. An exceptional-quality coin, with a lovely dark patina. Two minor contact marks on cheek. MS 6500

366. VITELLIUS; 69 AD, Tarraco, Spain, As, 11.54g. BM-107, pl. 64.11. Obv: [A VITELLIVS] - IMP GERMAN Head laureate l., globe below neck. Rx: VIC[T] ORIA - AVGVSTI on l. and r., S - C across field, Victory advancing l., holding shield inscribed [SPQR]. Good Spanish portrait. VF / F 1750

367. DOMITIAN; 81-96 AD, Rome, Quadrans, 2.10g. RIC II-436, BMC-485. Obv. Helmeted head of Minerva right. Rx. Large SC within wreath. Ex coll. of David Hendin. aEF 275 Ex Mazzini Collection

368. DIVA JULIA TITI; Rome, 93-94 AD, Sestertius, 24.08g. RIC-760 (R), pl. 156. Obv: DIVAE IVLIAE AVG DIVI TITI F above, SPQR in exergue, Carpentum drawn r. by two mules. Rx: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVI CENS PER P P around large S C. Ex G. Mazzini Coll., M. Ratto ed., Milan 1957, pl. LXXXV.9*. Exceptional quality for this issue. Virtually MS 5000

369. NERVA; 96-98 AD, Rome, 97 AD, As, 11.36g. BM-131, Paris-117, C-115, RIC86. Obv: IMP NERVA CAES AVG - P M TR P COS III P P Head laureate r. Rx: LIBERTAS - [P]VBLICA on l. and r., S - C across field, Libertas standing l. holding cap and scepter. Green patination. EF 975 370. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 25.65g. BM-812. Obv: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Bust laureate r., with fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI around, S - C across field, Victory, naked to waist, standing r., inscribing VIC / PAR on shield set atop palm tree. Ex Christie’s, 30 May 1949, Earl Fitzwilliam Wentworth, lot 97. Exceptional portrait with wonderful surfaces and excellent green patination. MS 7500

371. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 27.81g. BM-1020, pl. 41.4. Obv: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P Bust laureate, draped r. Rx: IMPERATOR VIIII / S C in exergue, Trajan seated r. on platform, extending his r. arm towards four soldiers who stand l. on the ground before him, two of whom may also be raising their r. arms, to indicate that they are bestowing Trajan’s new ninth imperatorial acclamation, named in the reverse legend, upon him. The figure standing r. on the ground between the platform and the four soldiers should probably be interpreted as a lictor. Ex NAC 101, 24 Oct. 2017, Ernst Ploil Coll., Part III, lot 254; ex NAC 23, 2002, lot 1544. This and the next lot often come heavily tooled. However, this coin is virtually untouched. A wonderful type, especially the reverse. MS 5000

372. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 24.37g. BM-1020, pl. 41.4. Obv: Long legend with titles Optimus, Germanicus, and Dacicus; bust of Trajan laureate r., seen from back and side. Rx: IMPERATOR VIIII / S C in exergue, Trajan seated r. on platform, accompanied by attendants and lictors, addressing soldiers on the occasion of his ninth acclamation as Imperator. Ex Lanz 26, 5. Dec. 1983, lot 568; ex Helbing 52, 24 Oct. 1927, lot 3520. Exquisite coin, though not quite as sharply-struck on reverse as the previous lot. MS 3950

373. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, c. 109-110 AD, Dupondius, 14.68g. Woytek, MIR336bD (16 spec.). Obv: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P CUS V P P Bust radiate r., with fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: SPQP OPTIMO PRINCIPI around, S C in exergue, Salus seated l., extending patera with r. hand towards snake rising from altar before her, and resting l. arm on armrest of her throne. VF 350

374. SABINA; Rome, Sestertius, 22.54g. BM-1871, pl. 98.15. Obv: [SA]BINA AVGVSTA - HADRIANI AVG P P Bust draped r., hair falling in plait down neck. Rx: PIE - TAS on l. and r., S C in exergue, Pietas seated l., resting l. elbow om throne back and holding patera and transverse scepter. Hair redrawn with heavily tooling. VF900

375. SABINA; Rome, Dupondius or As, 12.43g. RIC-2496, pl. 183. Obv: SABINA AVGVSTA - HADRIANI AVG P P Bust draped r., with hair braided and piled up. Rx: S C in exergue, Vesta seated l., holding Palladium and scepter. VF 700

376. ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Rome, 143-144 AD, Sestertius, 24.86g. BM1610. Obv: A[N]TONINVS AVG PI - VS P P TR P COS III Head laureate r. Rx:

IMPERA - TOR [II] on l. and r., S - C across field, Victory flying r., holding trophy, pointing upwards to r., in both hands. Ex Superior, 30 May 1980, lot 2404; ex Superior, 19 Aug. 1975, lot 3446. Virtually MS 1450

377. ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Rome, 149-150 AD, Sestertius, 22.02g. BM1825, pl. 44.11. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS P P TR P XII Head laureate r. Rx: [C] - O - S - IIII on l. and r., S - C across lower field, Aequitas standing l., holding scales and cornucopia. A wonderful example of an untouched sestertius. MS 1500

378. ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Rome, 151-2 AD, Sestertius, 21.98g. BM-1872. Obv: IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANT - ONINVS AVG PIVS P P Head laureate r. Rx: ROMA in exergue, TR POT XIIII - COS IIII on l. and r., S - C across lower field, Roma seated l., holding spear, nearly vertical, in r. hand and resting l. elbow on round shield, which is itself set on a prow. With her l. arm Roma also holds a horizontal parazonium, which rests atop her shield. gVF 400

379. FAUSTINA I, DIVA; Died 140 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 24.46g. BM-1487, pl.35.10. Obv: DIVA - FAUSTINA Bust draped r. Rx: AETER - NITAS on l. and r., S C in exergue, Aeternitas seated l., holding phoenix on globe and transverse scepter. Hair extensively tooled, otherwise mint-state. MS 500 Ex Ars Classica II, 1922

380. FAUSTINA I, DIVA; Died 140 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 21.78g. BM-1514, pl. 36.5. Obv: DIVA - FAVSTINA Bust draped r. Rx: [AVG]V - S - T - A around, S - C across field, Ceres standing r., head l., holding short torch upwards in r. hand and two wheat ears downwards in l. hand. On this reverse die the C of S C was placed to the l. rather than to the r. of the two wheat ears that Ceres holds. Ex Lanz 14, 1978, lot 242; ex Ars Classica II, 1922, lot 870. MS 1000

381. FAUSTINA I, DIVA; Died 140 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 25.70g. BM-1481. Obv: DIVA - FAVSTINA Bust draped r. Rx: AETER - NITAS on l. and r., S - C across field, Juno standing r., head l., raising r. hand and holding scepter with lowered l. hand. Hair moderately tooled. EF 1400

382. FAUSTINA II; Rome, Sestertius, 27.35g. RIC-1379, C-173. Obv: FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL Bust r. Rx: PIETAS AVG S C Pietas standing l., to l., child. Ex Naville 58, 14 June 2020, lot 589. Wonderful portrait. Virtually MS 1500 Medallic Sestertius

383. AELIUS AS CAESAR, MEDALLIC SESTERTIUS?; 136-138 AD, Rome, 137 AD, Sestertius AE 35, 29.93g. Bust var. of BM-1918, pl. 100.3. Obv: L AELIVSCAESAR Head bare r. Rx: CONCORD in exergue, TR POT - COS II on l. and r., S - C across field, Concordia seated l., holding patera in r. hand and resting l. arm on small cornucopia which is placed on seat behind her. This is possibly a medallic piece rather than a coin meant for general circulation, judging from its broad, round flan and from the fact that it seems to share its obverse die with a typologically similar sestertius of Aelius Caesar in Madrid (RIC-2933, pl. 217), which however adds two further medallic characteristics to the mixture, namely a bimetallic flan and the omission of the usual letters S C from the reverse legend. The portrait is rather good and relatively untouched, although the rest of the coin is less so. F 950

384. AELIUS AS CAESAR; 136-138 AD, Rome, 137 AD, Middle Bronze, 13.12g. Not in the new RIC or other standard references. Obv: L AELIVS - CAESAR Head bare r. Rx: CONCORD in exergue and S - C across field, TR - PO[T] - COS - II around, Salus seated l extending patera to snake rising from altar. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex CNG E381, 24 August 2016, 424. The reverse type shows Salus feeding a snake, but the legend, by mistake, calls her Concordia; apparently unpublished until the appearace of this specimen at auction in 2016. Exquisite green patination, magnificent portrait. Near MS 2350 Finest Portrait

385. MARCUS AURELIUS AS CAESAR; 139-161 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 24.43g. Bust var. of BM-1779 corr., pl. 43.2. Obv: AVRELIVS CAES - AR AVG PII F COS [II] Bare-headed bust r., with fold of cloak on front shoulder and wrapped around neck at back. Rx: S - C across field, Minerva standing r., holding spear in r. hand and resting l. hand on shield set on ground beside her. One of the best we’ve handled in this denomination, showing wonderful curly hair and beard; olive green patination. MS 8000

386. MARCUS AURELIUS; 161-180 AD, Rome, 173 AD, Sestertius, 26.68g. BM1443, pl. 83.7. Obv: M ANTONINVS AVG - TR P XXVII Head laureate r. Rx: RELIG AV[G] in exergue, IMP VI - COS III on l. and r., S - C across field, fourcolumned temple with semi-circular pediment, within which is a statue of Mercury on a base. Ex Sammlung August Voirol, Munzen und Medaillen 38, Dec 6-7, 1968, 456. gVF 2000

387. MARCUS AURELIUS; 161-180 AD, Rome, 177 AD, Sestertius, 21.73g. BM1606, C-424, RIC-1208. Obv: Laureate head r. Rx: Aurelius and Commodus seated l. on platform; behind them, officer holding scepter; to l., Liberalitas standing l., holding abacus; below, citizen mounting steps; in field at sides, S – C and in exergue, LIBERA[LITAS] / AVG [VII]. aVF 450

388. MARCUS AURELIUS; 161-180 AD, Rome, 165 AD, Sestertius, 28.99g. C-801, RIC-905. Obv: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rx: Providentia standing l., pointing wand in r. hand at globe at her feet and holding vertical scepter. Ex Naville 58, 14 June 2020, lot 583. Some corrosion on reverse; excellent portrait. gVF / F 450 Ex Bement Collection, 1924

389. FAUSTINA II; Sestertius, 24.39g. Obv: FAVSTINA - AVGVSTA Her bust draped r., wearing stephane. Rx: SAECVL - I FELICIT around, S - C across field, Draped and ornamented throne, seen from front, on which two baby boys are seated, facing each other. Ex Sotheby’s Sale, 7 May 1975, Frederick J. Woodbridge Coll. Ex Ars Classica VIII, Clarence Bement Coll., June 1924 Wonderful portrait; slight flatness on drapery on back of shoulder. EF 4000

390. LUCIUS VERUS; 161-169 AD, Rome, 161 AD, As, 10.84g. BM-868. Obv: IMP CAES L AVREL - VERVS AVG Head bare r. Rx: CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P around, [COS II] in exergue, S - C across field, Marcus Aurelius and L. Verus standing l. and r., togate, clasping r. hands. EF 500 Magnificent Sestertius 391. LUCILLA; Rome, Sestertius, 22.08g. BM-1173, pl. 77.1. Obv: LVCILLAE AVG - ANTONINI AVG [F] Bust draped r. Rx: V - E - N - V - S on l. and r., S - C across field, Venus standing l., holding apple in r. hand and with l. hand drawing up drapery from l. shoulder. MS 2500

392. LUCILLA; Rome, Sestertius, 22.51g. BMC-p. 578, , RIC-1765, C-74 (5 Fr.). Obv: LVCILLA - AVGVSTA Bust draped r. Rx: VENVS S - C Venus standing l. holding apple and scepter. Ex Naumann 116, 1 May 2022, lot 958. aEF / VF 600

393. COMMODUS; 177-192 AD, Rome, 181 AD, Sestertius, 20.68g. BM-446, RIC308a, C-106 var. Obv: M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: FEL AVG TR P VI IMP IIII COS III P P S C Felicitas standing l. holding short caduceus and scepter. Ex N & N London 49, lot 478. Excellent light green patination. VF 800

Didia Clara

394. DIDIA CLARA, DAUGHTER OF DIDIUS JULIANUS; Rome, Sestertius, 21.31g. BM-38 pl. 4.7 (same rev. die), C-4 (50 Fr.), RIC-20 (R2). Obv: DIDIA CLARA AVG Bust draped r. Rx: HILA - R - TEMPOR S - C Hilaritas standing l. holding long palm and coruncopia. From A.M. Woodward’s obverse die 2, Coinage of Didius Julianus and His Family, Num. Chronicle 1961, p. 80 and pl. 10.2. Ex Sotheby’s Collection of Eton College, London, December 1-2, 1976, lot 732. This is an absolutely exquisite portrait of the daughter of Didius Julianus. Beautifully centered on a warm brown flan. The obverse is nearly EF. The reverse the same, except for a flat strike on the head of Hilaritas which is normal for this issue. The quality and patination of this coin suggest that it comes from an old collection, but we have not yet found it illustrated in any earlier auction catalogue. aEF 8750

395. CLODIUS ALBINUS AS CAESAR; 193-195 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 15.78g. BMC-536 note, citing Vautier Sale, 1922, lot 1091. Obv: [D CLOD] SEPT - [ALBIN CAES] Bare-headed bust r., with fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Usual soft strike on reverse. aVF / F 450

396. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, 217 AD, Sestertius, 20.83g. BM-114, pl. 82.6. Obv: [IMP CA]ES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS [AVG] Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: [P]ONTIF MAX TR P [P P] around, S - [C] across field, Felicitas standing l., holding long caduceus and cornucopia. Rare coin; flan split at 7:00; corroded reverse, but decent portrait. VG / G 300 Wonderful Portrait

397. ELAGABALUS (218-222 AD); 218-222 AD, Rome, AD 219, Sestertius, 28.29g. BM-409, RIC-293, C-231 (12 Fr.). Obv: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS [PIV] S AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II P P around, S C in exergue, Helmeted Roma seated l. holding Victory and spear, shield by her side. Of the many coins of Elagabalus that we have handled, there have been many denarii, and few bronzes. This coin is the best example we have handled. It has a dark, olive-green toning, with actual iridescent fields. Choice EF 2750

398. JULIA MAESA; Rome, Sestertius, 20.28g. BM-390, pl. 95.4. Obv: IVLIA MAESA - AVGVS[TA] Bust draped r., wearing stephane. Rx: [PIET]AS [AV]G around, S - C across field, Pietas standing l., extending r. hand over altar at her feet and holding open incense box in l. hand. gVF

800

399. SEVERUS ALEXANDER; 222-235 AD, Rome, 231-2 AD, Sestertius, 19.29g. BM-906, C-548. Obv: Laureate and draped bust r. Rx: Spes Publica advancing l., r. foot forward. From a Swiss collection from Tessin assembled in the 1920’s, original ticket included in lot. Ex Naville 58, 14 June 2020, lot 656. VF 275

400. MAXIMUS AS CAESAR; 235-238 AD, Rome, 236-8 AD, Sestertius, 20.54g. BM204, C-7 (10 Fr.), RIC-11. Obv: MAXIMVS CAES GERM Bust draped r., head bare. Rx: PIETAS AVG S C Priestly implements: lituus, knife, patera, pitcher, ladle, and whisk. Ex CNG E576, 4 December 2024, lot 647. aVF 450 Exquisite Pupienus

401. PUPIENUS; 238 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 19.28g. BM-49, pl. 46 (same rev. die); C-23 (15 Fr.); RIC-22a (S). Obv: IMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: PAX - PVBLICA around, S C in exergue, Pax seated l. holding branch and scepter. Ex Gemini VIII, 14 April 2011, lot 404; ex Spink, July 2000, G. Powell Collection, lot 1452. Choice EF 7750

402. BALBINUS; 238 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 19.65g. BM-28, C-21 (12 Fr.), RIC-16. Rx: P M TR P COS II P P S C Genius of the Senate standing l. holding branch and short scepter. Most catalogers of this type follow the standard literature in describing the standing figure on the reverse as the emperor. That figure is not lacking in facial detail however, which resembles the very recognizable Balbinus not at all. We prefer to see the reverse as depicting the Genius of the Senate, as here. the Ex Obolos 20, 3O October 2021, lot 1179. Ex Gorny & Mosch 267, 17 October 2019, lot 3739. Slight flan irregularity at 2:00 on obverse and reverse; excellent portrait. VF 650 Double Sestertius

403. TRAJAN DECIUS; 249-251 AD, Rome, Double Sestertius, 40.03g. RIC-115a (R). Obv: IMP C M Q TRIANVS DECIVS AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen from front, with fold of cloak on l. shoulder and behind neck. Rx: FELICITAS SAECVLI around, S - C across field, Felicitas standing l., holding long caduceus and cornucopia. Ex Triton III, 30 Nov. 1999, lot 1152. Magnificent portrait; flawless surfaces. Virtually MS 8500

404. TREBONIANUS GALLUS; 251-253 AD, Rome, ca. 251-253 AD, Sestertius, 14.22g. RIC-110a, C-50. Obv: Laur head r. Rx: Temple of Juno. Double struck obverse. Obverse portrait double-struck. aVF / VF 350

405. MARINIANA, DIVA; Rome, ca. 253 AD, Sestertius, 15.21g. RIC-VI, 9. Obv: Veiled diad bust r. Rx: Peacock stg facing. F / gF

300

406. GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, Rome, ca. 253-268 AD, Sestertius, 15.20g. RIC-211, C-202. Obv: IMP CP LIC GALLIENVS PF AVG, laur head r. Rx: FELICITAS AVG, stg. l holding long caduceus and cornucopiae, S-C in field. Struck on typical irregular flan. VF 385 Aemilian

407. AEMILIAN; 253 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 17.92g. RIC-58 (R3), citing C-38 (Paris, unpriced). Obv: IMP CAES AEMILI[ANVS P F A]VG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: P M [TR P] - IIII [COS II] P P around, S - C across field, Emperor or Genius of the Senate standing l., holding branch and short scepter. A rare mule combining an obverse die of Aemilian with a reverse die of Trebonianus Gallus and Volusian. aVF

650

408. BARBARIC ISSUE; Postumus Barbaric Issue, 260-268 AD, ca. 260-9 AD, Sestertius, 9.63g. Obv: Rad bust r. Rx: Unclear, possibly double struck. Interesting barbaric portrait of Postumus; somewhat double-struck on reverse. VF for issue 400

409. BARBARIC ISSUE; Postumus Barbaric Issue 260-268 AD, ca. 260-9 AD,

Sestertius, 7.36g. Obv: Laur bust r. Rx: Galley l. Green patination; very crude images. VF / f for issue 250

GREEK BRONZE

410. GAUL, RING MONEY; Uncertain, 5.26g. AE 25 ring, with 7 globules attached: one globule at top, and three pairs of globules evenly spaced below. Ex HJB 215 Buy or Bid Sale, March 2021, lot 272. Ex HJB 180th Buy or Bid Sale, 16 August 2012, lot 582. gVF 150

Probable Portrait of Hannibal or Hamilcar

411. SPAIN; ca. 237-209 BC, AE 16, 2.36g. SNG Spain-129, SNG Cop-298. Obv: Male head r. Rx: Horse head l. gVF 400

412. SPAIN, ILIPENSE; ca. 150-100 BC, Unit, 22.13g. SNG Spain-1549-51. Obv: Grain ear. Rx: Fish right, name of city below. EF / VF 250 413. SPAIN, EBUSUS; ca. 250-175 BC, AE 17, 3.07g. Burgos-198. Obv: Standing Bes facing. Rx: Bull butting l Ebusus’ name (nowadays Ibiza) means ‘Island of Bes’ (the Egyptian God Bes). Ebusus’ name (nowadays Ibiza) means ‘Island of Bes’. VF 135 414. SPAIN, EBUSUS; Second century BC, Quarter Unit, 2.35g. SNG Copenhagen-88. Obv: Bes standing facing, holding mace in his right hand and serpent in his left; to left, floral pattern. Rx: Bes standing facing, holding mace in his right hand and serpent in his left; to left, floral pattern. Extremely sharp image; double Bes. aVF 400 415. APULIA, TEATE; ca. 225-200 BC, Quincunx, 13.70g. SNG ANS-743, Grose-477. Obv: Head of Athena r., wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rx: TIATI Owl standing r., head facing; to r., five pellets. Fine / aVF 250 416. CAMPANIA, SUESSA AURUNCA; ca. 265-240 BC, AE 20, 5.10g. SNG-ANS 228, Grose-385. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo l. Rx. [SV]ESANO in exergue; Man headed bull striding r., head facing; above Nike flying r. to crown him. Bold Fine200 417. CALABRIA, BRUNDISIUM; c. 200-89 BC, Semis, 7.98g. SNG ANS-789 var. Obv: Laureate head of Poseidon r.; trident behind, S below. Rx: BRVN Naked youth holding kantharos and lyre on dolphin l., S to r., uncertain symbol to l. aEF / EF 200 418. SICILY, SELINUS; ca. 490-310 BC, AE, 2.70g. SNG ANS-744. Obv: Head of Rash Meqart r. Rx: Horse l. aVF 300 419. SICILY, GELA; ca. 339-310 BC, AE, 2.52g. SNG ANS-123, SNG Cop-287. Obv: ΓΕΛΩI / ΩΝ, Wreathed head of Demeter with necklace, facing slightly r. Rx: Wreathed and bearded head of Gelas l. Dark green patination. VF 250 420. SICILY, THERMAE HIMERENSES; ca. 407/6 BC, AE 13, 2.99g. SNG ANS190, Calciati-12. Obv: ΘΕΡΜΙΤΑΝ, Head of beardless Heracles r, wearing lion skin headdress. Rx: Head of Hera r, wearing stephane. gVF 225 421. APULIA, ARPI; ca. 215-212 BC, AE 14, 1.85g. HN Italy-650, SNG-ANS 646. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: ΛOKΡ - EΠIKNA Bunch of grapes. gF / VF 150

422. APULIA, VENUSIA; ca.268-217 BC, Quincunx, 25.60g. McClean-489, Grose-489. Obv. Head of Zeus laur. r. Rx: Eagle r. with wings spread, star above N in field to r. VF / aVF 400

423. APULIA, CAELIA; Uncia, 2.80g. SNG ANS-688, HN Italy-769, Grose-423. Obv. Laureate head of Zeus r.; above in front of head K Rx. Thunderbolt; KAIΛΙ-ΝѠΝ above and below. Die crudely-cut. VF 150

424. APULIA, CAELIA; ca. 220-150 BC, Sextans, 2.40g. Grose-428, SNG-ANS 669, SNG France-1293, HN Italy-762. Obv. Head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with serpent; two pellets above Rx. KAIΛI[NΩN], trophy flanked by stars; thunderbolt in left field. VF 275

425. APULIA, CAELIA; ca. 210-150 BC, AE 11, 1.31g. HN Italy-770, SNG-ANS 650-5, Grose-433. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena right. Rx: KAIΛI in exergue, Dioskouroi on horseback right. VF 275

426. APULIA, ARPI; ca. Third cent. BC, AE 20, 8.30g. HN Italy-642, SNG ANS-635-9, HGC-534, Grose-406. Obv: Laur. head of Zeus l; ?AIOY before, thunderbolt behind Rx: Boar running r; spearhead above, AP?ANON in exergue. VF 200

427. BRUTTIUM, BRUTTI; ca. 214-211 BC, AE, 7.50g. HN Italy-1978, HGC-1366, ANS-46, Grose-1543. Obv: Laureate head of Zeus r.; grain ear behind. Rev: BPETTIΩN on r. and l. inwards. Eagle, with wings spread, standing l. on thunderbolt; cornucopiae in l. field. VF 335

428. BRUTTIUM, BRUTTI; ca. 214-211 BC, Sextans, 16.30g. Grose-1558. Obv: head of Ares left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a Griffin, two pellets to lower right. Rx: Nike standing left, erecting trophy, cornucopia between, plectrum to right; ΒΡΕΤ-ΤΙΩΝ to either side. VF / aEF 325 Amphitrite with Crab Helmet

429. BRUTTIUM, BRUTTI; ca. 214-211 BC, AE, 3.65g. SNG ANS-120. Obv: Head of Amphitrite l., wearing crab helmet; thunderbolt below Rx: BPET/TIΩN, crab; bunch of grapes between claws. Green patination. EF 300

430. BRUTTIUM, BRUTTI; ca. 215-202 BC, AE, 7.20g. HN Italy-1978, HGC-1366, ANS-46, S-704, Grose-1542. Obv: laureate head of Zeus right; grain ear behind. Rev: ΒΡΕΤΤΙΩΝ, eagle, with wings spread, standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopiae in left field. Ex Mike Ballerini Collection, Roma Numismatics Ltd, The Mike Ballerini Collection (19/10/2023), lot 229 (collector’s ticket included). Green patination. Virtually EF 250

431. BRUTTIUM, BRUTTI; ca. 215-205 BC, Reduced Sextans, 17.10g. SNG ANS100, Historia Numorum Italy-1987, Grose-1517. Obv: Helmeted head of Ares l., bowl decorated with griffin; below neck, thunderbolt. Rx: ΒΡΕΤΤΙΩΝ Hera striding r, holding large shield and spear; in lower field r., bucranium. Green patination; obverse softly-struck. aEF 250

432. BRUTTIUM, LOCROI EPIZEPHYRII; ca. 300-268 BC, AE 14, 9.00g. Grose-1810. Obv: Head of Zeus, hair short, laur. r. Rx: Eagle l. with closed wings standing on rock. VF 300

433. BRUTTIUM, LOCROI EPIZEPHYRII; ca. 287-278 BC, AE, 14.00g. SNGANS 560-1, HN Italy-2374, HGC-1 1578, Grose-1815. Obv: Head of Persephone r., hair loosely gathered with ribbon; in field to l., lighted torch. Rx: ΛΟΚΡΩΝ, Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt with wings closed; in field to l., monogram; in field to r., filleted palm branch. Reverse softly-struck. aEF / Fine 350 434. BRUTTIUM, HIPPONIUM; ca. 296 BC, 7.92g. MEC-1768, Grose-1768. Obv: ΣΩTEIPA Head of Athena r. in crested Corinthian helmet Rx: EIΠΩNIENΩN to left; Nike standing l. wreath in extended r. hand and long scepter in l. hand at side. Reverse off-center. aEF 200

435. BRUTTIUM, RHEGIUM; ca. 351-280 BC, AE 19, 7.30g. SNG ANS-686, Historia Numorum Italy-2534, Grose-1893. Obv: Facing lion mask with pointed ears. Rx: [PHΓINΩN] Laur. head of Apollo r. gF 175 436. BRUTTIUM, RHEGIUM; ca. 203-289 BC, Tetras, 3.70g. SNG ANS-761, Grose-1932. Obv: Jugate heads of Asklepios, laureate, and Hygeia right. Rx: ΡΗΓΙΝΩΝ; Artemis standing facing, holding bow and torch; dog to lower l., IIII (mark of value) to r., barley-ear to right. gVF 225 437. BRUTTIUM, LOCROI EPIZEPHYRII; ca. 300-268 BC, 3.00g. McClean-1828, ANS-579, Grose-1828. Obv: head of Herakles l. with lion’s skin Rx: ΛOKPΩN around; pegasus with pointed wing flying r., border of dots. gVF / aVF 200 438. BRUTTIUM, PETELIA; ca. 216-89 BC, Uncia, 3.80g. SNG ANS-607, HGC1616, Grose-1851. Obv: Helmeted and bearded head of Ares to r. Rx: ΠETHΛ-INΩN Nike standing l., holding wreath in her extended r. hand and grasping the hem of her robes with her l. Beard of Ares flatly-struck; dark green patination. EF 200 439. BRUTTIUM, BRETTIAN LEAGUE; ca. 215-205, AE, 7.40g. SNG ANS-102, Grose-1532. Obv: Laureate head of Zeus r. Rx: Soldier advancing with spear and shield. gVF 225 440. BRUTTIUM, BRETTIAN LEAGUE; ca. 214-211 BC, AE, 2.64g. HN Italy-1982, SNG ANS-61, SNG Morcom-355, Grose-1565. Obv. NIKA around to l., inwards. Diademed head of Nike l. Rx: BPETTIΩN around to l., inwards. Zeus advancing r. brandishing thunderbolt and holding scepter; in r. field, cornucopia, star between legs. Light green patination. VF 240 441. SICILY, ENTELLA, CAMPANIAN MERCENARIES,; c. 307-305 BC, AE 21, 10.49g. Calciati-3/2. Obv: Head of bearded man r., wearing Campanian helmet r. Rx: Pegasus flying r., thunderbolt beneath. Abrasion on head of man, somewhat covered by patination. VF / aEF 500 Lindgren-527 (This Coin)

442. SICILY, PANORMUS; ca. 44-36 BC, Triens, 3.66g. SNG ANS-609, HGC-2, 1084, RPC-637, Lindgren-527 (this coin). Obv: D-D, Lighthouse. Rx: Altar with two horns on top. Lighthouse in high relief. VF 200 443. CAMPANIAN MERCENARIES UNDER DIONYSIUS; ca. 344-39 BC, AE 13, 1.51g. BMC-4, Weber-1262, Calciati-2, SNG Lloyd-886. Obv: Campanian helmet to r with cheek and neck piece. Rx: KA monogram within wreath. aEF 250

444. SICILY, LEONTINI; ca. 350-300 BC, AE, 8.40g. SNG Morcom-607. Obv: Demeter rad facing. Rx: River god std r, holding branch and cornucopia. aVF 150 445. DIONYSOS I; 405-367 BC, ca. 440-425 BC, AE 17, 5.00g. SNG ANS-402. Obv: Head of Arethusa l. Rx: Incuse square, incuse circle with star. VF / EF 350 446. SYRACUSE, DIONYSOS I; 405-367 BC, ca. 440-425 BC, AE 15, 3.40g. SNG ANS-408. Obv: Head of Arethusa r. Rx: Quadrant with two tunny fish. aVF 200 Cuttlefish on Reverse 447. SYRACUSE, DIONYSOS I; 405-367 BC, ca. 440-425 BC, AE, 2.70g. SNG ANS380. Obv: Head of Arethusa r. Rx: Cuttlefish, pellet below. aVF / aEF 200 448. SICILY, SYRACUSE; ca. 345-317 BC, AE 28, 22.30g. BMC-311, SNG Cop-725. Obv: Laur head of Zeus Eleutherios l. Rx: Horse prancing l. Dark green patination. aEF / EF 550 449. SICILY, AGATHOKLES; ca. 305-295 BC, AE, 3.90g. SNG Morcom-750. Obv: Athena wearing Corinthian helmet r. Rx: Horseman r. Dark green patination. gVF 200

450. SICILY, AGATHOKLES; ca. 295-287 BC, AE 25, 9.40g. SNG ANS-772. Obv: ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, Diad head of Persephone l. Rx: Nike driving biga r, star above. aEF 500

451. SICILY, SYRACUSE; ca. 279-216 BC, AE 20, 6.20g. Sear-1218. Obv: Head of Kore l, A behind. Rx: Bull butting l; above, club and T, IΣ in ex. aEF / VF 250 452. SICILY, HIERON II; ca. 276-216 BC, AE, 5.10g. SNG ANS-986. Obv: Head of Poseidon l. Rx: Decorated trident between two dolphins, legend across. EF 150 453. SICILY, HIERON II; ca. 275-215 BC, Hemilitron, 17.30g. S-1221. Obv: Diad head l; dotted border. Rx: IEPΩNOΣ, warrior on horseback rearing r, couched spear in r hand. VF 200 Sicilian Hound

454. SICILY, AGATHOKLES; ca. 317-289 BC, AE 11, 1.40g. SNG ANS-745. Obv: Long-haired head of Apollo l. Rx: Hound lying l, looking back at serpent, delta in ex. Irregular planchet; green patination. EF 300

455. SICILY, SYRACUSE; after 212 BC, AE, 2.20g. SNG ANS-1080. Obv: Head of Apollo l. Rx: ΣYP-AKO/ΣI-ΩN, Torch. VF 250 456. SICILY, MENAENUM; ca. 210-150 BC, AE, 3.20g. Grose-2361, HGC-2, 757. Obv: Laur and drap bust of Serapis r, wearing atef crown. Rx: Nike driving biga r, legend below. aEF / EF 250 Lindgren-496 (This Coin)

457. SICILY, MORGANTINA; ca. 5th cent BC, AE 21, 19.50g. BMC-12, ANS-470, Lindgren-496 (this coin). Obv: Head of Athena r. Rx: tripod. Overstruck on Syracuse litra. aVF 350

458. SICILY, MYTISTRATUS; c. 344-336 BC, Hemilitron, 31.59g. Calciati-1. Obv: Head of Hephaistos r., wearing pointed cap. Rx: VM and six pellets (mark of value) within laurel wreath. gVF / aEF 1000 459. SICILY, THE TYRRHENOI; c. 354-336 BC, Litra, 28.08g. Obv: Head of Athena r. Rx: Athena standing facing, head l., holding spear and resting hand on shield. Ex Roma ELive 5, 27 September 2022, lot 239; ex Italo Vecchi Collection; ex Roma E47, 28 June 2018, lot 175. Extremely interesting, rare coin. Seems to be somewhat double-struck. gVF 800

460. ISLAND OF SICILY, SARDINIA; ca. 300 BC, AE, 5.50g. SNG Cop-154. Obv: Head of Tanit l. Rx: Horse’s head r. VF 150 461. SICILY, SICULO-PUNIC; ca. 213-211 BC, AE, 7.70g. SNG Cop-381. Obv: Bust of Demeter veiled r. Rx: Horse advancing r, palm tree behind, Punic monogram below. Seems to be extremely rare. F 325 462. ZEUGITANIA, CARTHAGE; ca. 350 BC, AE, 3.20g. SNG Cop-123, SNG-Sicily 1023. Obv. Male head l, flanked by grain ears. Rx. Free horse r. F 300 463. MACEDONIA, PERSEUS; ca. 148-168 BC, AE, 9.74g. Grose-3677, HGC-3, 1098. Obv: Head of the hero Perseus r, wearing winged Phrygian helmet, harpa in front. Rx: Eagle stg l, head r, on thunderbolt; B left and monogram to lower l. aVF 150

464. ATTIC, ATHENS; ca. 150-175 AD, Double Unit, 6.69g. Sv pl 94 #23, Agora-271. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Demeter in chariot drawn l. by winged serpents. Ex HJB 208th Buy or Bid Sale, September 2019, lot 54. gF 450 465. ATTIC, ATHENS; ca. 190-20 BC, AE, 0.77g. Sv-pl 106, 52. Obv: Laur head of Apollo r. Rx: Owl stg facing on horizontal amphora, A to l. gF 100 Giant Cast Dolphin 466. DANUBIAN DISTRICT, OLBIA; c. 437-410 BC, Cast AE, 95.48g. SNG BM359, SNG Stancomb-, Anochin-173. Obv: Dolphin r., with prominent eye and fins. Rx: Dolphin l.; relief + on blank surface. These enormous cast dolphins of Olbia are extremely rare; perhaps fewer than a dozen known, several of which are in museums. Ex Leu 17, 31 May 2025, lot 96. This coin is extremely rare, as noted in our description, and in wonderful condition. Virtually EF 11750 467. DANUBIAN DISTRICT, OLBIA; c. 437-410 BC, AE 68, 87.87g. SNG BM379-84, Anochin-168. Obv: Gorgoneion. Rx: Eagle flying r., dolphin in talons. Ex Naumann 132, 3 September 2023, lot 39. Some reverse porosity. EF 1800 468. PAPHLAGONIA, SINOPE; ca. 100-85 BC, AE 21, 20.30g. SNG BM-1527. Obv: Laur bust of Zeus r. Rx: Eagle on thunderbolt r, head reversed; ΣINΩΠHΣ below. VF / F 225 469. PAPHLAGONIA, SINOPE; ca. 85-65 BC, AE, 7.20g. SNG BM-1536-1540. Obv: Aegis with gorgoneion facing. Rx: Nike advancing r with palm. Though is coin is rather common, the obverse of this example is sharper than normal. aEF 175 470. CARIA, APHRODISIAS-PLARASA; c. 100-30 BC, AE 10, 1.08g. MacDonaldType 36. Obv: Bust of Eros r. Rx: Rose. Rare; we find one example on Coin Archives. Ex collection of Prof. David MacDonald. aEF / EF 350 471. IONIA, SMYRNA; ca. 75-50 BC, AE 10, 1.80g. SNG Cop-1223, BMC-67. Obv: Laur head of Apollo to r. Rx: Lyre with star on strings; OPIΔA to the l, ΣMYP to r. aEF 125 472. IONIA, SAMOS; 3rd-2nd cent. BC, 1.00g. BMC-188-192 Rx, BMC-193-195 Obv. Obv: Head of Hera facing, wearing stephanos and necklace Rx: lion’s scalp facing. Green patination. EF 275 473. CILICIA, SOLOI-POMPEIOPOLIS; ca. 100-30 BC, AE 24, 10.82g. SNG France-1197. Obv: Gorgoneion at center of aegis. Rx: Aphrodite, turreted, riding bull right; monograms above and to left, owl to right. Exquisite obverse; dark green patination. EF 300 474. MYSIA, LAMPSACUS; ca. 3rd-4th cent. BC, AE 13, 2.70g. SNG Cop-211. Obv: Forepart of pegasus r. Rx: ΛA-M, Caduceus within wreath. Bold Fine 110 475. MYSIA, CYZICUS; ca. 2nd-1st cent. BC, AE 13, 2.30g. SNG-BN 480ff. Obv: Head of bull r. Rx: Monogram between KY / ZI; all within wreath. VF 125 476. MYSIA, CYZICUS; 3rd-2nd cent.BC, AE 30, 16.25g. von Fritze-11, SNG Paris BN-438, SNG von Aulock-1231. Obv: Prow r. Rx: Bucranium; KYZI across fields. Overstruck on von Fritze 10 with Kore head, as were many, perhaps most, of this issue. Ex Roma E94, 24 February 2022, lot 364. EF 300 477. MYSIA, CYZICUS; ca. 4th-3rd Cent. BC, AE28, 16.38g. SNG France-438, SNG von Aulock-1231. Obv. Prow right within dotted border. Rx. K | Y / ≡, bucranium facing within oak wreath. Ex Amphora Coins. aEF 250

ROMAN PROVINCIAL

Cleopatra and Antony 478. CLEOPATRA AND MARK ANTONY; Chalcis, Chalcidice, Cleopatra’s Egyptian year 21 and Phoenician year 6 = 32/1 BC, AE 19, 6.03g. RPC-4771. Obv: [BACIΛICCH]C KΛEOΠA - TPAC Bust of Cleopatra r. Rx: ETOYC KA TOY KA[I S ΘEAC NEWTEPAC] Bare head of Antony r. Ex HJB 207th Buy or Bid Sale, April 2019, lot 304. This is one of the less-seen issues of the fateful pair. Hair of Cleopatra flatly-struck, but excellent portrait of both, considering the issue. VF 1850 479. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Antiochia ad Orontem, Seleucis and Pieria, Year 42 Actian Era and Year 60 Caesarean Era = 12 AD, Tetradrachm, 15.42g. RPC-4159, Prieur-58, McAlee-188, BMC-149. Obv: ΚΑΙΣΑΡΟΣ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟV from upper right. Laureate head of Augustus r.; fillet border. Rx: ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩΣ Tyche seated r. on rock, holding palm-branch; below, river-god Orontes swimming r.; in field above palm-branch, BM; in field below palm-branch, Ξ and ANT monogram. Very rare date. EF 1250 480. TITUS; 79-81 AD, Rome or Ephesus, ca. 80-81 AD, Cistophoric Tetradrachm, 10.61g. RPC-861, BM-149, C-398 (150 Fr.). Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M Head laureate r. Rx: No legend. Legionary eagle between two standards, one surmounted by hand and the other by banner. Rare: RPC lists only seven specimens. The cistophori of Titus are in the style of the mint of Rome and may well have been struck there for shipment to Asia: see RPC p. 131. Ex HJB 134th Buy or Bid Sale, September 2003, lot 609. F 750

481. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Ace-Ptolemais, 215-17 AD, Tetradrachm, 12.01g. Prieur-1222, Bellinger-257 (Tripolis). Obv: Laureate head r. Rx: Eagle standing facing, head l., wreath in beak; between legs, caps of the Dioscuri surmounted by stars. EF 250 482. MYSIA, CYZICUS; 3rd-2nd cent.BC, AE 28, 14.32g. Cf. von Fritze-21, SNG Paris BN-. Obv: Bust of Kore r. Rx: Tripod; KYZI across fields, monogram in outer r., uncertain symbol in outer l., tunny fish below. Ex Roma E94, 24 February 2022, lot 366. Virtually MS 300

483. SELEUCIS AND PIERIA, ANTIOCHIA AD ORONTEM, STRUCK BY QUINCTILIUS VARUS; Antiochia ad Orontem, Seleucis and Pieria, EK=7/6 BC, AE 21, 7.03g. RPC-4242. Obv: Laureate head of Zeus r.; Rx: Tyche of Antioch seated r., holding palm branch; river god Orontes at feet; EK (date) in r. field. This was struck by P. Quinctilius Varus in 7/6 BC, when Varus was legate of Syria. Varus was a long-time friend of Augustus and had been consul in 13 BC. In the end however he is mostly remembered as the inept general who led three Augustan legions, the XVII, XVIII and XIX, to near-total destruction by a mixed group of Gauls and Germans in the Teutoburg Forest in 9 AD. According to Suetonius, years later Augustus was known to cry out “Quinctilius Varus, give me back my legions!” Ex Collection Prof. David MacDonald. EF 500

484. TAURIC CHERSONESUS, CERCINITIS; Magistrate Kallia, c. 300-250 BC, AE 21, 5.47g. SNG BM-700, SNG Stancomb-452. Obv: Bearded and long-haired male figure seated l. on rocks, holding axe and bow in bow-case. Rx: ΚΑΛΛΙΑ Horse standing l., raising leg. Ex Leu 32, 7-10 December 2024, lot 150. Highly unusual type.

EF 500

485. BOSPORUS, PHANAGORIA; Time of Mithridates VI, c. 105-90 BC, Tetrachalkon, 6.99g. MacDonald-166. Obv: Head of Artemis r., bow and quiver over shoulder. Rx: Stag lying l. EF 300 486. SEXTUS POMPEY; Spain and Sicily, 45 BC and later, As, 22.75g. Cr-479/1, Syd1044, Sear, Imperators-336, RPC-671. Obv: Janus head with features of Pompey the Great. Rx: Prow. F / VF 215 487. AUGUSTUS AND TIBERIUS; Thessalonica, Macedonia, ca. 27 BC-14 AD, AE 22, 9.53g. RPC-1565, BM-74, Sear-176. Obv: Mint name around laureate head of Augustus r. Rx: TIBEPIOC KAICAP Bare head of Tiberius as Caesar r. Touratsoglou, Thessaloniki, pl. 5, obv. die 58, rev. die 179 (new die combination). Our coin may be the best known specimen: on both sides it is notably finer than the 14 obverses and 34 reverses (one from each known die) illustrated by Touratslogou. Ex HJB 133rd Buy or Bid Sale, July 2003, lot 649. Choice EF 850 488. TIBERIUS; 14-37 AD, Apollonia Salbace, Caria, Artemidoros and Kallippos, magistrates, AE 18, 5.36g. RPC-2864, SNG Cop-145. Obv: Bare head of Tiberius r. Rx: Apollo standing l. holding raven and branch. Ex Collection Prof. David MacDonald. gVF 225 489. TITUS AND DOMITIAN; Assus, Troas, ca. 69-79 AD, AE 17, 3.40g. RPC-II 900. Obv: ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΩΡ ΔΟΜΙΤΙΑΝΟϹ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ; confronting heads of Titus and Domitian. Rx: ΑΣΣΙΩΝ in ex; griffin reclining l. gVF 400 490. DOMITIAN; 81-96 AD, Flaviopolis, Cilicia, Assarion, 8.75g. RPC-1758, Ziegler-1224-30, SNG Levante-1530, SNG Paris-2167-70. Obv: Laureate head r. Rx: Tyche seated r,. on throne, holding wheat ears, river god Pyramos swimming r. below. Powerful portrait. EF 325 491. DOMITIAN; 81-96 AD, Sebaste, Samaria, AE 10, 1.50g. RPC-2230. Obv: Laureate head r. Rx: Sword. Scarce; none in RPC core collections. Ex Rosenblum 36C, 25 May 2006, lot 215. VF 300 492. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Gaba, Trachonitis, 111/12 AD, AE 21, 9.61g. Obv: Laureate head r. Rx: Tyche standing l. holding scepter and cornucopia; AOP (date) in r. field. Scarce; we find three on Coin Archives, two in RPC core collections. Ex Rosenblum 28C, 21 May 1998, lot 228. VF

400 493. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Tiberias, Galilaea, AE 14, 2.29g. RPC-3931, BM-20, SNG ANS-1108. Obv: Laureate head r. Rx: Anchor. Purchased from Forum Ancient Coins. F / VF 275 494. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Sepphoris, Galilaea, AE 20, 5.76g. RPC-3938. Obv: Laureate head r. Rx: Filleted caduceus. The obverse legend says “Trajan the Emperor gave”, probably referring to his financing of this coinage itself rather than any other benefaction (so RPC, following Hill in BMC). VF 275 495. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Sepphoris, Galilaea, AE 25, 14.65g. RPC-3936, Rosenberger-3. Obv: Laureate head r. Rx: Inscription in wreath. Purchased from David Hendin/Amphora; lot includes his ticket. VF 500 496. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Tiberias, Galilaea, Year 101 = 118/9 AD, AE 15, 3.13g. RPC-3935, Rosenberger-15, SNG ANS-1116. Obv: Head r. Rx: Galley. Purchased from William Rosenblum. VF 250 497. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Tiberias, Galilaea, Year 101 = 118/9 AD, AE 24, 10.66g. RPC-3932, BM-23. Obv: Bust r. Rx: Zeus seated l. in tetrastyle temple. VF 375 498. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Gaza, Palestine, Year 3 = 191/2 AD, AE 25, 11.93g. RPC4025, Sofaer Coll.-67. Obv: draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian r. Rx: ΓAZA, Tyche of Gaza standing facing, head l., holding long scepter and cornucopia; at feet, heifer standing l.; Phoenician mem in r. field, date in l. field. VF 250 499. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Aelia Capitolina, Judaea, c. 135-138 AD, AE 17, 6.25g. Meshorer-Aelia-3, RPC-3965. Obv: Laureate and draped bust r., seen from behind. Rx: Legionary aquila (eagle) of the Tenth Legion, COL AE CAP around. This scarce issue attests Hadrian’s foundation of the colony Aelia Capitolina on the site of Jerusalem after his suppression of the Second Jewish Revolt in 135 AD. Ex Rosenblum 39D, 4 June 2009, lot 141; ex CNG 66, 19 May 2004, lot 1277. Bold Fine 400

500. ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Aelia Capitolina, Judaea, AE 12, 1.58g. Meshorer, Aelia-32, RPC IV.3 Online-8533. Obv: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rx: Galley r. Very scarce; we find 5 examples on Coin Archives, two cited in RPC (none in core collections.). aVF 250

501. LUCIUS VERUS; 161-169 AD, Gerasa, Arabia Petraea, AE 19, 7.18g. RPC IV.3 online-6599; Spijkerman 17. Obv: Laureate bust l. Rx: Tyche seated l. on rocks, upper body turned r., holding ears of barley in each hand; resting foot on swimming rivergod. Some porosity. VF 300

502. LUCIUS VERUS; 161-169 AD, Abila, Decapolis, CY 226 = AD 162/3, AE 23, 9.33g. Spijkerman-9, RPC IV.3 Online-6512. Obv: Laureate and cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: Herakles seated l. on rock, resting r. hand on club, l. hand on rock behind him; ςKC (date) in exergue. gVF 475

503. MARCUS AURELIUS; 161-180 AD, Aelia Capitolina, Judaea, AE 27, 20.39g. Meshorer, Aelia-62, RPC-6421. Obv: Bust r. Rx: Serapis seated l., Cerberus at feet. Scarce; we find three on Coin Archives, four cited on RPC. Ex Rosenblum 30C, 25 May 2000, lot 137. aVF 350

504. MARCUS AURELIUS AND LUCIUS VERUS; Aelia Capitolina, Judaea, AE 24, 8.77g. Meshorer, Aelia-56, RPC-6416. Obv: Confronted busts of Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus. Rx: Bust of Serapis, wearing calathus. aVF 225 Magnificent Asclepius

505. COMMODUS; 177-192 AD, Hyrcanis, Lydia, AE 29, 13.74g. Cf. Kurth-43. Obv: Name and titles of Commodus in Greek, surrounding his laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rx: Greek legend naming strategos L. Vettius Antoninus and mint Hyrcanis, to l. and r. of Asclepius standing r., head l., holding serpent-wreathed staff. VF / EF 425

506. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Pautalia, Thrace, AE 28, 18.03g. Ruzicka275a var., citing just one specimen, in Sofia. Obv: Names and titles of Septimius Severus in Greek, around his laureate head r. Rx: Legend in Greek naming the governor of Thrace, C. Caecina Largus, and the mint, Ulpian Pautalia, around type of Hermes standing l., holding purse and winged caduceus. aEF 600 Brockage

507. BROCKAGE; ca. 1st-2nd cent. AD, Brockage, 2.40g. Giessen-3443. Apis bull r, LB

above. This is an extremely rare coin in very small issue. It’s quite amazing to find a brockage. aEF 450

RPC Online-68270 (this coin cited)

508. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Gaza, Palestine, 197/8 AD, AE 25, 17.13g.

RPC Online-68270 (this coin cited). Obv: Laureate head r. Rx: Tyche standing l. holding scepter and cornucopia; AOP (date) in r. field. Rare; none in RPC core collections. Ex Rosenblum 34E, 11 November 2004, lot 150. Extremely crude portrait of emperor. VF 500

509. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Gaza, Palestine, 200/201 AD, AE 21, 7.58g.

RPC-Online-68269 var (same obverse die, but different date). Obv: Laureate head r. Rx: Io standing r. clasping hands with Tyche standing l., ; Marnas symbol between them; ΑΞϹ (date) in exergue. Rare; we find no examples of this date for Septimius. Ex Rosenblum 30C, 25 May 2000, lot 159. aVF 350 Labor of Hercules

510. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Hadrianopolis, Thrace, AE 27, 10.26g. Jurukova-268, Varbanov-3540. Obv: Laureate head r. Rx: Hercules r., bringing down the Ceryneian Hind (Fourth Labor). Ex CNG E566, 17 July 2024, lot 291; ex CNG E499, 1 September 2021, lot 291. aEF 600 511. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Antiochia, Pisidia, c. 212-7 AD, AE 32, 26.14g. Krzyzanowska obv. XXXIV, rev. 58 (pl. XXV), RPC-online-74417, BM-50. Obv: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: VIRT AVG COL ANTIOCH S R Caracalla brandishing spear on horse charging r. VF 200 512. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Gaza, Palestine, 199/200 AD, AE 25, 12.32g. RPC Online-68250. Obv: Draped and cuirassed bust r., seen from rear. Rx: Distyle temple enclosing Artemis standing r. and Marnas standing l.;ΓΑΖΑ in exergue, Ξ-Ϲ (date) at sides. Very rare; we find one on Coin Archives, none in RPC core collections. Ex Rosenblum 34C, 13 May 2004, lot 120. Bold Fine 450 513. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Ptolemais-Ace, Phoenicia, AE 19, 5.69g. RPC Online-70034. Obv: Draped and cuirassed bust r., seen from rear. Rx: Founder ploughing r. with yoked ox and heifer; in background dividing legend, four standards. Very scarce. Ex Rosenblum 33E, 11 December 2003, lot 105. Bold Fine 400 514. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Ptolemais-Ace, Phoenicia, AE 25, 10.81g. RPC Online-70063. Obv: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Macrinus r., seen from front. Rx: Perseus standing l., holding head of Medusa and harpa. Very scarce; we find two on Coin Archives. Purchased from William Rosenblum. aVF 575 515. DIADUMENIAN AS CAESAR; 217-218 AD, Nicopolis ad Istrum, Moesia Inferior, Struck under the governor Statius Longinus, AE 27, 10.38g. Varbanov-3714. Obv: Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: Tyche Euposia, standing facing, head l., wearing kalathos, holding rudder and cornucopia, infant Plutos cradled in l. arm. Ex CNG E574, 6 November 2024, lot 208. aEF 400 516. ELAGABALUS (218-222 AD); 218-222 AD, Ptolemais-Ace, Phoenicia, 220/21 AD, AE 32, 16.64g. RPC Online-8751. Obv: Laureate and cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: Temple of six columns, within which Tyche standing facing, head l., wearing kalathos, holding rudder and cornucopia, crowned by Nike standing l. on small column behind her. Scarce; two in RPC core collections. Struck on an unusually broad planchet (32mm); RPC describes this as 29mm. Ex Rosenblum 35D, 10 November 2005, lot 147. aVF / aEF 300 517. SEVERUS ALEXANDER; 222-235 AD, Ptolemais-Ace, Phoenicia, AE 20, 5.11g. RPC Online-8754. Obv: Laureate head r. Rx: Portable shrine with two columns, within which Zeus Heliopolitanus standing facing, holding scepter, thunderbolt below. Very rare; we find none on Coin Archives, none in RPC core collections. Ex Rosenblum 30F, 16 November 2000, lot 105. F 325 518. AQUILIA SEVERA; Ptolemais-Ace, Phoenicia, AE 25, 11.08g. RPC Online-6731. Obv: Diademed and draped bust r. Rx: Temple with six columns with arcuated, within which Tyche standing facing, head l., wearing kalathos, holding rudder and cornucopia, crowned by Nike standing, l. on small column behind her. Very rare; we find one on Coin Archives, none in RPC core collections. Purchased from William Rosenblum. Obverse softly-struck. F / VF 425 519. AQUILIA SEVERA; Sebaste, Samaria, 220-221 AD, AE 18, 6.66g. RPC VI online-8905, Rosenberger-38. Obv: Draped bust r. Rx: Winged sphinx ;., placing paw on wheel. Very scarce. Purchased from David Hendin; lot includes his ticket. VF 500 520. SEVERUS ALEXANDER; 222-235 AD, Aelia Capitolina, Judaea, AE 22, 7.73g. Meshorer-Aelia-149, RPC-Online-9086. Obv: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust r., seen from behind. Rx: Tyche seated l. on throne, holding cornucopia and patera on which an eagle is seated. Scarce; none in RPC core collections. Ex Rosenblum 38D, 13 November 2008, lot 59; ex Goldberg 41, 27 May 2007, lot 2720. aVF 250 521. GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Nicopolis ad Istrum, Moesia Inferior, AE 28, 16.14g. Varbanov-4180. Obv: Name and titles of Gordian III in Greek, around his laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rx: Legend in Greek naming the mint, Nicopolis ad Istrum, and the Roman provincial governor, Sab. Modestus, around type of Athena seated l., holding Nike and reversed spear. Excellent surfaces. gVF 300 522. TREBONIANUS GALLUS; 251-253 AD, Antiochia ad Orontem, Seleucis and Pieria, 8 assaria, 15.05g. BM-653-5, RPC-1851, McAlee-1181. Obv: Bust of Gallus r. Rx: Tetrastyle temple, Tyche seated l. within, river-god below. Ex Naumann 109, 17 October 2021, lot 115. Ex Hirsch 258, 25 September 2008, lot 2671. Magnificent colonial portrait; dark green patination. Virtually MS 350 523. GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, Ptolemais-Ace, Phoenicia, AE 24, 8.81g. RPC Online-62871. Obv: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallienus r., seen from front. Rx: Marsyas standing r., carrying wineskin over shoulder; caduceus to r. Very rare; we find none on Coin Archives, one cited in RPC core collections (ANS.) Purchased from David Hendin. aVF 475

JEWISH BRONZE 524. JUDAEA, JOHN HYRCANUS I (YEHOHANAN), IN THE NAME OF SELEUCID KING ANTIOCHUS VII EUERGETES (SIDETES), 135-104 BCE; 135-104 BC, Jerusalem mint, SE 181=132/1 BCE, Prutah, 2.40g. Hendin-6165, Meshorer-p. 30; SC 2123.2b, HGC 9-1103, DCA²-149. Obv. Lily. Rx. Upright anchor; ΑΠΡ (date) to inner left. Irregular flan. EF 150 525. JUDAEA, JOHN HYRCANUS I / ANTIOCHUS VII (135-104 BC); 135104 BC, Jerusalem mint, SE 181=132/131 BC, Prutah, 2.30g. Hendin-451, SNG Israel-2134. Obv. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY EYEPΓETOY (‘of King Antiochus,

benefactor’) — upside-down anchor; date along left side of anchor: AΠP (Year 181). Rx. Lily. Ex coll. of David Hendin. aEF 275 Incredible Alexander Jannaeus

526. JUDAEA, ALEXANDER JANNAEUS; 104-76 BC, ca. 104-79 BC, Prutah, 3.50g. Hendin-6189. Early issue. Obv: Yehonatan the King (Paleo-Hebrew) between eight rays of star withing diadem. Rx: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY around anchor. This coin was the type that was used for widow’s mites, but this is no doubt one of the earliest issues of Alexander Jannaeus and is quite phenomenal. The diadem with the ribbon in the back, the star with the Jewish lettering in between and the perfect reverse with complete legend and a dark green patination make this one of the finest, if not THE finest known of this issue. It is of historic importance in that it shows us the type which was the mother of the windows mites. Virtually MS 600 527. JUDAEA. MATTAYAH ANTIGONUS, 40–37 BCE. IRREGULAR ISSUE.; Jerusalem, 8 Prutot, 14.20g. Hendin-6197a, TJC 36j. Obv. Paleo-Hebrew (‘Mattatayah the High Priest and the Council of the Jews’); two cornucopias splayed outward. Rx. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΓΟΝΟΥ (retrograde); wreath. Note: This is the largest denomination of Mattathias Antigonus’ bronze series. Its irregular weight and style suggest it was struck for ceremonial or special purposes rather than standard circulation. Ex coll. of David Hendin. Well-centered. gVF 450 528. JUDAEA, MATTATHIAS ANTIGONUS. 40–37 BCE; Jerusalem, 4 Prutot, 7.10g. Hendin-6198, Meshorer V, 6 (same dies). Obv. Paleo-Hebrew legend (מתתיה כהן גדול - ‘Mattatayah the High Priest’) around; single cornucopia tied with ribbons. Rx. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΓΟΝΟΥ (‘of King Antigonus’) within wreath, border of dots. Ex coll. of David Hendin. VF 400 529. JUDAEA, HEROD I THE GREAT; 40-4 BC, Samaria, RY 3=38/7 BC, 4 Prutot, 5.80g. RPC I-4901, RPC-44, Hendin-6204. Obv. Military helmet, frontal view featuring acanthus leaf around, cheekpieces and straps, star above flanked by palm branches. Rx. HPΩΔOY BAΣIΛΕΩΣ (‘of King Herod’), tripod, ceremonial bowl (lebes) above, flanked by date L Γ (year 3) to left and monogram (TP) to right. Ex coll. of David Hendin. Virtually EF 550 530. JUDAEA, HEROD I THE GREAT; 40-4 BCE, Samaria, RY 3=38/7 BCE, 4 Prutot, 6.40g. Hendin-6204. Obv. Military helmet, frontal view featuring acanthus leaf around, cheekpieces and straps, star above flanked by palm branches. Rx. HPΩΔOY BAΣIΛΕΩΣ (‘of King Herod’), tripod, ceremonial bowl (lebes) above, flanked by date L Γ (year 3) to left and monogram (TP) to right. Ex coll. of David Hendin. VF

300 531. JUDAEA, HEROD I THE GREAT; 40-4 BC, RY 3=38/7 BC, AE 3 Prutot, 4.30g. Hendin-6205, RPC-I-4902. Obv. Shield with decorated rim. Rx. ΗΡΩΔΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, crested helmet flanked by LΓ (year 3) to left and monogram to right. Ex coll. of David Hendin. VF

300 532. JUDAEA, HEROD I THE GREAT; 40-4 BC, Samaria mint, RY 3=38/7 BCE, Prutah, 2.63g. Hendin-6207, Meshorer-47, RPC-I-4904. Obv. Palm frond tied with fillet. Rx. BAΣIΛEΩΣ HPΩΔOY, aphlaston; in left field, date (L Γ); in right field, monogram. EF for issue

300 533. JUDAEA, HEROD I (40–4 BC); Jerusalem, ca. 37-4 BC, 2 Prutot, 3.30g. Hendin-6211. Obv. ΗΡΩΔΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ (‘of King Herod’) — closed diadem, cross within. Rx. Tripod table, flat object (vessel?) upon it, flanked by palm branches. Ex coll. of David Hendin. Excellent centering for issue. EF

285 534. JUDAEA, HEROD I THE GREAT; 40-4 BC, Jerusalem, ca. 37-4 BC, Half Prutah, 1.0g. Hendin-6221c, Meshorer-66, HGC-10, 669, RPC-I 4909. Obv. ΒΑCIΛ HPⲰΔ flanks cornucopias. Rx. Eagle standing right. Double struck. Ex coll. of David Hendin. This eagle is rather sharp for issue, which probably is never known with detail in the eagle’s image. It is, of course, an image of a historic figure that was placed over the temple in Jerusalem. gVF 400 Magnificent Prutah

535. JUDAEA, HEROD ARCHELAUS; 4 BC-6 AD, Prutah, 2.50g. Hendin-6227a, RPC I-4917 var. (legends), Meshorer-74. Jerusalem mint. Obv. HPWΔOY (legend below helmet), crested helmet with cheek straps, viewed from front; caduceus to lower left. Rx. EΘNAPXOY, bunch of grapes on vine with small leaf on left. Ex coll. of David Hendin. This is wonderful example of this coin; well-centered and decentlystruck, but the importance is the complete legend below the helmet. gVF 600 536. JUDAEA, HEROD ARCHELAUS; Jerusalem, 4 BC-6 AD, Half Prutah, 1.30g. Hendin-6228. Obv. HPW, galley prow facing left, surrounded by border of dots. Rx. EΘN within wreath, surrounded by border of dots. Ex coll. of David Hendin. aEF 200

537. HEROD III ANTIPAS; 37-41 AD, Tiberias, Galilaea, ca. 39/40 AD, Half Unit, 6.50g. Hendin-6247, RPC-I 4935, Meshorer-92. Obv: ΓΑΙΩ/ ΚΑΙCAP/ ΓΕΡΜΑ/ ΝΙΚΩ within wreath. Rx: HPWΔHC TETPAPXHC, palm frond upright; L MΓ (date) across field. gVF 1500 538. JUDAEA, PONTIUS PILATE; 39-31 AD, Prutah, 2.20g. Hendin-6372. Obv: Wreath Rx: Lituus surrounded by TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC. aVF 250 539. JUDAEA, PONTIUS PILATE; Year 16 (29/30 AD), Prutah, 1.63g. Hendin-6370. Obv: TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC LIς, Simpulum Rx: IOYΛIA KAICAPOC, three bound ears of grain, outer two droop. VF 225 540. FIRST JEWISH WAR; Yr. 2 = 67/8 AD, Prutah, 2.80g. Hendin-6389. Obv: ‘Year 2’ in Paleo-Hebrew, amphora with broad rim and two handles. Rx: ‘Freedom of Zion,’ Vine leaf on branch with tendril. EF 200 541. FIRST JEWISH WAR; Yr. 2 = 67/8 AD, Prutah, 2.20g. Hendin-6389f. Obv: ‘Year 2’ in Paleo-Hebrew, amphora with broad rim and two handles. Rx: ‘Freedom of Zion,’ Vine leaf on branch with tendril. EF 200 542. FIRST JEWISH WAR; Yr. 2 = 67/8 AD, Prutah, 3.70g. Hendin-6386. Obv: ‘Year 2’ in Paleo-Hebrew, amphora with broad rim and two handles. Rx: ‘Freedom of Zion,’ Vine leaf on branch with tendril. gVF 160 543. FIRST JEWISH WAR; Yr. 2 = 67/8 AD, Prutah, 2.40g. Hendin-6386. Obv: ‘Year 2’ in Paleo-Hebrew, amphora with broad rim and two handles. Rx: ‘Freedom of Zion,’ Vine leaf on branch with tendril. This coin shows some of the design of the amphora, which is rarely seen on this early issue of Year 2. Normally, the amphora is quite flat, making this example quite rare and unusual. EF 275 544. FIRST JEWISH WAR; Yr. 3 = 68/9 AD, Prutah, 2.60g. Hendin-6392. Obv: ‘Year 3’ in Paleo-Hebrew, amphora with broad rim and two handles. Rx: ‘Freedom of Zion,’

Vine leaf on branch with tendril. Issues of this year are of a quite beautiful design, with decorated, lidded amphora, but are frequently struck very off-center, never showing the beauty of the type. This coin, therefore, is a rare and wonderful example. EF 300 545. FIRST JEWISH WAR; Yr. 3 = 68/9 AD, Prutah, 2.60g. Hendin-6392. Obv: ‘Year 3’ in Paleo-Hebrew, amphora with broad rim and two handles. Rx: ‘Freedom of Zion,’ Vine leaf on branch with tendril. Similar to the previous lot. EF 300 546. FIRST JEWISH WAR; Yr. 3 = 68/9 AD, Prutah, 2.30g. Hendin-6392. Obv: ‘Year 3’ in Paleo-Hebrew, amphora with broad rim and two handles. Rx: ‘Freedom of Zion,’ Vine leaf on branch with tendril. Less good than the previous lots, but still excellent. EF 250 547. FIRST JEWISH WAR; ca. 66-70 AD, 1/8 Shekel, 5.20g. Hendin-6398, Meshorer-214. Obv: ‘For the redemption of Zion’ (in paleo-Hebrew script) Omer cup with pearled rim. Rx: ‘Year four’ Lulav between two ethrogs. Planchet defect on reverse (thus in existence before the coin was struck). EF 225 548. JUDAEA, THE BAR KOKHBA WAR; 132-135 AD. Year One = 132/3 AD, Middle Bronze 19mm, 9.48g. Hendin-6406. Obv. (‘Shimon Prince of Israel’ - protoHebrew), palm branch within a wreath. Rx. (‘year one for the redemption of Israel’), wide lyre (nevel or chelys) of six (sometimes four or five) strings. Ex William Rosenblum Mailbid 38C, 5 June 2008, lot 27. Wonderful type. EF 2500 Exquisite Lyre

549. JUDAEA, THE BAR KOKHBA WAR; 132-135 AD. Year One = 132/3 AD, Middle Bronze 19mm, 10.17g. Hendin-6406. Obv. (‘Shimon Prince of Israel’ - protoHebrew), palm branch within a wreath. Rx. (‘year one for the redemption of Israel’), wide lyre (nevel or chelys) of six (sometimes four or five) strings. Ex Goldberg, 7 June 2000, lot 3300, Part III of the Dr. Jon Kardatzke Collection. Lyre in somewhat high relief; truly exquisite, showing even the design on the face of the lyre. EF 3000 Incredible Quality

550.

JUDAEA, THE BAR KOKHBA WAR; 132-135 AD. Year One = 132/3 AD, Small Bronze 15mm, 5.77g. Hendin-6409c. Obv. ‘Eleazar the priest’ (Paleo-Hebrew), seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. Rx: ‘Year one of the redemption of Israel’ (Paleo-Hebrew), bunch of grapes with branch and small leaf. Ex Goldberg, 7 June 2000, lot 3302, Part III of the Dr. Jon Kardatzke Collection. This is a scarce coin, but virtually never seen with this sharp and wonderful of a strike on both obverse and reverse, as well as excellent centering. Virtually MS 2150 551. JUDAEA, THE BAR KOKHBA WAR; Yr. 3 = 134/5 AD, Small Bronze, 9.70g. Mildenberg-149. Obv: ‘Eleazar the priest’ (Paleo-Hebrew), seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. Rx: ‘For the freedom of Jerusalem,’ bunch of grapes with branch and small leaf. aEF 650 552. JUDAEA, THE BAR KOKHBA WAR; ca. 133/4 AD, Small Bronze, 7.50g. Hendin-6456, Mildenberg-149. Obv: ‘Eleazar the priest’ (Paleo-Hebrew), sevenbranched palm tree with two bunches of dates. Rx: ‘For the freedom of Jerusalem,’ bunch of grapes with branch and small leaf. Retrograde obverse. gVF 550 553. JUDAEA, THE BAR KOKHBA WAR; Yr. 3 = 134/5 AD, Small Bronze, 7.10g. Mildenberg-158. Obv: ‘For the freedom of Jerusalem’ (in Paleo-Hebrew) Grape leaf on vine. Rx: ‘Simon’ Seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. gF 350 Year One 554. JUDAEA, THE BAR KOKHBA WAR; Yr. 1 = 132/3 AD, Middle Bronze, 11.30g. Mildenberg-45, Hendin-6407. Obv: (‘Shimon Prince of Israel,’ in Paleo-Hebrew), palm tree with seven branches and two bunches of dates. Rx (‘Year One of the Redemption of Israel’), vine leaf on tendril. This an exceptional-quality bronze coin of the first year of the Bar Kokhba Revolt, with an extremely long descriptive legend on the reverse. EF 1150

555. JUDAEA, THE BAR KOKHBA WAR; Yr. 2 = 133/4 AD, Middle Bronze, 9.80g. Mildenberg-60. Obv: ‘Year 2 of the freedom of Jerusalem,’ (in Paleo-Hebrew) Vine leaf on tendril. Rx: ‘Simon’ Seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. aEF 400 556. JUDAEA, THE BAR KOKHBA WAR; Yr. 3 = 134/5 AD, Middle Bronze, 9.20g. Mildenberg-119. Obv: ‘For the freedom of Jerusalem’ (in Paleo-Hebrew) Grape leaf on vine. Rx: ‘Simon’ Seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. EF 500 557. JUDAEA, THE BAR KOKHBA WAR; Yr. 3 = 134/5 AD, Middle Bronze, 11.80g. Mildenberg-129. Obv: ‘For the freedom of Jerusalem’ (in Paleo-Hebrew) Grape leaf on vine. Rx: ‘Simon’ Seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. EF 400 558. JUDAEA, THE BAR KOKHBA WAR; Yr. 3 = 134/5 AD, Middle Bronze, 10.50g. Mildenberg-143. Obv: ‘For the freedom of Jerusalem’ (in Paleo-Hebrew) Grape leaf on vine. Rx: ‘Simon’ Seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. aEF / EF 400

End of Revolt 559. JUDAEA. BAR KOKHBA REVOLT (132-135 CE); Year 1 (132–133 CE), AE 24.5, 11.10g. Hendin-6407. Obv. (“Shimon, Prince of Israel” in Proto-Hebrew) across fields, seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. Rx. (“Year One for the redemption of Israel,” with retrograde legend), vine leaf on tendril. This Bar Kokhba middle bronze was overstruck on a Roman Judaea Capta coin, most likely a dupondius (or possibly an as) of Vespasian, struck c. 69–79 CE. The choice was intentional: the rebels repurposed the coinage of their former oppressors, converting an emblem of Roman triumph into a statement of Jewish independence.

On the original Judaea Capta type the reverse shows a palm tree beneath a mourning Jewish woman, with the legend IVDAEA CAPTA (“Judaea Captured”). On this specimen the obverse, featuring a palm tree, is struck directly over that reverse, covering the seated woman at the foot of a date palm as well as and other Roman motifs. A vine leaf on the reverse overstrikes Vespasian’s bust. Remarkably, this coin bears a third strike with a retrograde legend—an unmistakable trace of desperation. It captures the final breaths of a rebel army and of the war itself. The crude minting is emblematic of the Bar Kokhba revolt’s last, frantic phase, when makeshift mints struggled to keep producing symbols of defiance even as the rebellion collapsed: “Year One for the Redemption of Israel” — explicitly asserting Jewish sovereignty. The irony is literal: a coin that once proclaimed defeat is now overwritten with liberation.

And so even the imagery was reclaimed. As David Hendin observes, the “first appearance of the date palm tree … occurs on the first coin of Herod Antipas” and thereafter becomes closely identified with Judaea; Roman Judaea Capta issues exploit that association to symbolize conquest. During the Bar Kokhba Revolt the palm is ubiquitous and often depicted with seven branches, a motif some scholars link to the Temple menorah. Dr. Paul Romanoff similarly notes that the palm was in Biblical usage “synonymous with height and abundance,” and over time became an emblem of Judaea’s fertility and identity.

The overstriking was both practical and ideological: produced by wartime mints under military exigency, it reflects a deliberate program to reuse Roman flans for insurrectionary coinage—efficient in production but chosen primarily for its symbolic impact. Under the volatile circumstances of the revolt, this underscores how fully Bar Kokhba understood the communicative power of coinage as propaganda, conveying national narrative and sentiment to the broader population.

Each flan shows signs of improvisation and controlled workshop technique: variations in strike, alignment, and weight reflect the decentralized, ad hoc nature of Bar Kokhba mints and the urgency of wartime manufacture. These issues were not standardized; they were functional, symbolic, and responsive to circumstances.

By reclaiming Roman coins and striking them with Proto-Hebrew inscriptions and Judaic imagery, the rebels produced more than currency: they created a tangible assertion of resistance, converting instruments of oppression into statements of national identity. This extremely unusual and previously-unknown coin shows the “Alamo-type” situation of the Bar Kokhba Revolt. The coin is overstruck twice over a Roman Judea Capta coin, and the legend for the redemption of Israel is even struck a second time in retrograde, in a seemingly-desperate attempt to proclaim Jewish sovereignty and independence even in the face of impending defeat as the rebellion fell apart around them. A hold-in-your-hand picture of the end of the Jewish Revolt, showing both urgency of wartime minting, and the continuing defiance of the Jewish people, amidst the dawning realization that they had lost.. Fine 3000 560. JUDAEA. VESPASIAN. 69–79 CE. ‘JUDAEA CAPTA’ ISSUE.; 69-79 AD, Rome, ca. 71–72 CE, Quadrans, 2.50g. Hendin GBC 6-6596, Hendin GBC 4-784v, RIC II-340. Obv. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG; palm tree. Rx. P M TR P P P COS III; vexillum; S – C in field. Part of the ‘Judaea Capta’ series struck at Rome, this small bronze type combines the palm tree and military vexillum, symbolizing Roman victory over Judaea. Ex coll. of David Hendin. F 150 561. JUDAEA, HERODIANS. AGRIPPA II (49-95 AD), WITH DOMITIAN; 4995 AD, KΔ=RY 24 of Agrippa II’s second era=84/5 CE, AE 20, 6.70g. Meshorer-151, Hendin-1316, RPC II-2263. Caesarea Maritima mint. Obv. Laureate head of Domitian right. Rx. ETO / KΔ (date) BA / ΓPIΠΠ / A in four lines within wreath. Ex coll. of David Hendin. Fine 300 562. JUDEA, AGRIPPA II (49-95 AD) WITH DOMITIAN; 49-95 AD, Tiberias, RY 19=78/79 CE, AE 2, 4.50g. Hendin-6342, RPC II-2260. Obv. ΔΟΜΙΤΙΑΝΟC ΚΑΙCAP, laureate bust of Domitian right. Rx. ΕΤΟ ΙΘ ΒΑ Α ΓΡΙΠΠ, galley with oars under sail left. Ex coll. of David Hendin. aVF 350 563. JUDAEA, AGRIPPA II (49-95 AD) WITH DOMITIAN; 49-95 CE, Maritima, RY 26 of Agrippa II=85/6 CE, AE20, 5.10g. Hendin-6356, RPC-II-2272, Meshorer-36, Sofaer Coll.-223. Obv. IMP CA D VES F DOM AVG GER COS XII, laureate head of Domitian right, wearing aegis. Rx. ΕΠΙ ΒΑ ΑΓΡΙ, large SC, ET - KϚ (date) in exergue. Note: This coin was struck under the joint authority of Emperor Domitian and King Agrippa II at the mint of Maritima, an important coastal city in Roman Judaea. Agrippa II, son of Agrippa I, retained limited authority in the region under Roman oversight. The obverse portrays the emperor in traditional Roman iconography, asserting imperial dominance, while the reverse emphasizes Agrippa II’s local governance (ΕΠΙ ΒΑ ΑΓΡΙ) and features the large SC (Senatus Consulto), signaling authorization by the Roman Senate. The exergual date, ET – KϚ, records the 26th year of Agrippa II’s reign (85/6 CE). Maritima issues are relatively rare compared with Caesarea Panias and provide insight into the Roman-Jewish administrative arrangements during Domitian’s rule. Ex coll. of David Hendin. Strong portrait, even though the coin is flatly-struck on the lower left side. aEF 500 Caesarea Maritima

564. JUDAEA, CAESAREA MARITIMA; Caesarea Maritima, Judaea, ca. 1st cent. AD, 1.08g. Meshorer-371. Obv: Palm branch. Rx: Stylized amphora. Ex Rosenblum mailbid sale 32C lot 190. No example of this coin could come better. EF 1000 GREEK BRONZE

565. SICILY, SICULO-PUNIC; ca. 340-20 BC, AE, 3.03g. MAA-20, SNG Cop-102-5, HGC-2, 1669. Obv: Palm tree with two date clusters within circular linear border. Rx: Head of horse to r within circular linear border. Overstruck on SNG Cop 97. Rather overstruck. aEF 150

566. GRECO-BAKTRIAN KINGDOM. DEMETRIOS I ANIKETOS; ca. 200-185 BC, Trichalkon, 11.35g. BOP Series 5 #14, Mitchiner-1086, Sear-7533. Obv: Head of Elephant right, bell around neck. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΔHMHTPIOY, Cadeuceus; ΦΛΩ monogram in inner left field. Ex Sternberg XXIX, Zurich 1995, lot 281. Excellent example of this rather common coin. gVF 850 567. PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY III, 246-222 BC; Tetrobol, 48.14g. CPE-B366, Svoronos-974, SNG Cop-224. Obv: Head of Zeus-Ammon r. Rx Eagle standing l., head r., on thunderbolt; cornucopia tied with fillet over shoulder, E between legs. From a Swiss collection from Tessin assembled in the 1920’s, original ticket included in lot. Ex Naville 58, 14 June 2020, lot 213. VF 300 ROMAN EGYPT

568. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 12 = 127/28 AD, Drachm, 22.23g. Dattari-1805, Köln-991, RPC-5717. Obv: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rx: Nilus reclining l. on crocodile, holding reed and cornucopia. gVF 500 Nome, Hermopolites

569. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, ca. 126/7 AD, AE, 4.80g. Giessen-3399, Dattari-6269, BMC-84. Nome, Hermopolites. Obv: AYT KAI TPAI AΔRIA EEB, Laur head r. Rx: EPMO, head of Hermes-Thoth r. Coins of Nome are generally rather rare, and typically rather worn. This coin is an excellent condition and very nicely

centered. EF 900 570. AELIUS AS CAESAR; 136-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, ca. 137 AD, Drachm, 21.40g. Giessen-1274, Dattari-2076, BMC-923. Obv: Bare-headed and draped bust r. Rx: Homonoia seated l, holding patera and cornucopia. Bold Fine 350 571. ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Alexandria, Year 8 = 144-145 AD, Drachm, 31.48g. Cologne-1494. Zodiac Series, Moon in Cancer. Obv: Head of Antoninus Pius r., surrounded by his name and titles in Greek. Rx: Above, bust of Selene r. within crescent moon; below, crab with raised, open claws; in upper field, star and date [L]H. It is very rare to find a bronze drachm of Alexandria that almost never circulated. Most are in extremely worn condition and this one is among the finest specimens known. EF 8000 572. LUCIUS VERUS; 161-169 AD, Abila, Decapolis, CY 225 = AD 161/2, AE 22, 6.28g. Spijkerman-7, RPC Online IV.3-6510. Obv: Laureate and cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: Draped and turreted bust of Tyche r. Fine 275 Unpublished Lead Tessera 573. APPARENTLY UNPUBLISHED; ca. 2nd-3rd cent., Tessera, 4.90g. Giessen-3610 Rev. Obv: Serapis bust r, L behind. Rx: Nile reclining l. These coins are extremely rare, and probably did not hold up well, due to the the softness of the lead they were struck from. Possibly unique. F 400 Third Recorded 574. ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, ca. 146/7 AD, AE 19, 4.40g. Giessen---, Dattari/Savio---, RPC-1022b. Obv: Laureate head r. Rx: Kalathos containing poppies and corn-ears; in field, L-I. Apparently third specimen known. When we started to catalogue this coin, we assumed it was a normal, common issue. The fact is, it is extremely rare, in that it is missing the extensive reverse legend of the normal issues. EF 400 Scything

575. ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, ca. 141/2 AD, Drachm, 23.90g. Giessen-1417, Dattari-2986. Obv: ΑΥΤOKPA ΚΑΙC ΑΔΡ ΑYΤΩ, laur head r. Rx: Male figure r, using scythe to cut three stalks. This a highly-unusual type that one would think depicts a labor of Hercules, but rather, it is the labor of a common individual living in Egypt at the time. Pierced in ancient times to be worn, but still quite pleasant, in that it is not corroded in the reverse. F 600 576. GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, ca. 242/3 AD, Tetradrachm, 13.80g. Dattari-4790, RPC-VII.2 3022. Obv: Α Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝOC ЄΥ, Laur, dr and cuir bust r. Rev. L - S, Laur bust of Zeus to r, with slight drapery on l shoulder. aEF 300 577. SALONINUS AS CAESAR; 258-260 AD, Alexandria, Year 6 = 258/9 AD, Tetradrachm, 12.22g. Dattari-5376. Obv: Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust of Saloninus r., seen from rear. Rx: Eagle standing l., head r., holding wreath in beak; L-S across field. Ex Naville 91, 11 August 2024, lot 463. VF 250 578. CARUS; 282-283 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, ca. 282/3 AD, Tetradrachm, 7.20g. Giessen-3167, Dattari-5571. Obv: ΘЄO ΚΑΡⲰ CЄΒ Laur head r. Rx: AΦIЄPOCIC, Flaming altar tied with garland; in upper l field, star. VF / aEF 135 579. SEVERINA; Alexandria, Egypt, ca. 274/5 AD, Tetradrachm, 7.20g. Giessen-3102, Dattari-5304. Obv: OVΛΠ CЄVHPINA CЄB, dr bust r. Rx: ЄTOVC S (date), eagle stg l with wings closed, head to r, holding wreath in beak. EF 175 580. DIOCLETIAN; 284-305 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, ca. 284/5 AD, Tetradrachm, 8.00g. Giessen-3208, Dattari-5766. Obv: Α Κ Γ ΟΥΑΛ ΔΙΟΚΛΗΤΙΑΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ, Laur and cuir bust r. Rx: Tyche reclining l on garlanded couch, holding rudder, LA above. aEF 145

LATE ROMAN

581. CONSTANTINOPOLIS; Antioch, Reduced Follis c. 330-335 AD, 2.42g. RIC-92 (C3), officina I=10. Obv: CONSTAN - TINOPOLIS Her helmeted bust l., holding scepter over l. shoulder. Rx: Victory standing l. on prow, holding scepter with r. hand and resting l. hand on shield set on ground behind her, in exergue SMANI. Virtually MS 150 ANTIQUITIES SEALS

582. SASSANIAN HEMATITE SEAL, ca. 3rd-7th Century AD. Perforated bead, depicting standing Zebu Bull. 15 mm 300

583. SASSANIAN WHITE CHALCEDONY SEAL, ca. 3rd-7th Century AD. Perforated bead with engraved image of a female figure. Ex Tom Cederlind. Face 15 mm x 26 mm 450

EGYPTIAN

584. EGYPTIAN FAIENCE USHABTI OF A SINGER, Third Intermediate Period, 21-22 Dynasty, 900 BC. The ushabti is inscribed for the chantress of Amun, Neskhons. Translation, “The Osiris, the chantress of Amun, Neskhonsu.” Mounted. H. 4 3/4” (12.1 cm) H. 6 1/2” with base 800 585. EGYPTIAN PALE BLUE FAIENCE OVERSEER USHABTI OF A SINGER, Third Intermediate, 21-22 Dynasty, ca. 900 BC. Inscribed for Neskhons. Translation: “The Osiris Neskhonsu.” Mounted. H. 4 5/8” (11.7 cm) H. with base 6 1/2” 850 586. EGYPTIAN GOLD SHEET IBIS AMULET, Late Period, ca. 715-330 BC. Amuletic gold sheet ibis representing the god Thoth. Finely detailed. L. 1” (2.5 cm) 2000

CERAMICS

587. APULIAN GNATHIAN WARE BOWL WITH INTERIOR SCENE, ca. 4th Century AD. Decorated with added white and red in the Gnathian-ware tradition, this is a rare example of a “poculum bowl”. The open doors and veiled woman’s profile in a window have parallels in other examples of Apulian pottery. New York private collection. W. 4 1/8” H. 2” (10.5 cm x 5 cm) 3000 588. NEAR EASTERN TERRACOTTA INCANTATION BOWL WITH SYRIAC SCRIPT, ca. 5th-6th Century AD. Flaring rim. Interior with Syriac script. Chips on edge. Ex CNG Sale 266, 2011, lot 598. W. 6 3/4” H. 3 1/8” (17.1 cm x 7.9 cm) 800 589. ROMAN STAMPED AMPHORA HANDLE, MONTE TESTACCIO, ca. 1st Century AD. A substantial handle originally belonging to a Roman storage or transport vessel. The piece is stamped with an identifying label; the stamp typically represented maker, contents, or date. In addition a handwritten notation directly on the surface reads,

“Callender 18 Monte Testaccio Spain c. 90-140 AD.” Monte Testaccio is a manmade hill in Rome composed of millions of pottery fragments, primarily amphora fragments used as transport containers for grain, wine, and olive oil. The olive oil was sourced from modern day Spain and shipped to the Roman port area on the east bank of the Tiber River. Those amphora containing oil were not easily reusable and were smashed and discarded in a carefully layered pottery landfill. L. 6 1/2” W. 6 1/4” (16.5 cm x 15.9 cm)

425 OIL LAMPS

590. ROMAN EROTIC OIL LAMP, ca. 2nd Century AD. Two lovers atop a phallus shaped oil lamp. Extremely rare three dimensional type. L. 5 5/8” H. 3 1/2” (14.3 cm x 8.9 cm)

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591. LATE ROMAN, EARLY BYZANTINE TERRACOTTA OIL LAMP WITH INSCRIPTION, ca. 4th-5th Century AD. A version of a common inscription ‘the Light of Christ shines for all,’ appears on the shoulder. Depicting a menorah / tree design between the filling hole and the nozzle. Circular base. L. 4” W. 2 5/8” (10.2 cm x 6.7 cm)

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592. LATE ROMAN, EARLY BYZANTINE TERRACOTTA OIL LAMP WITH INSCRIPTION, ca. 4th-5th Century AD. A version of a common inscription ‘the Light of Christ shines for all,’ appears on the shoulder. Depicting a menorah / tree design between the filling hole and the nozzle. Ring foot. L. 4 1/8” W. 2 5/8” (10.5 cm x 6.7 cm)

450 593. ROMAN NORTH AFRICAN OIL LAMP, ca. 4th-5th Century AD. Shoulder decorated with lozenge and rosette design. The disc with dotted square and arches. L. 5 1/8” (13 cm) 600 594. ROMAN NORTH AFRICAN OIL LAMP, ca. 4th-5th Century AD. Cross on the discus, the shoulder with rosette and leaf design. L. 6” (15.2 cm)

650 595. ROMAN NORTH AFRICAN OIL LAMP, ca. 4th-5th Century AD. Laurel wreath around the shoulder, eight petaled rosette at center. L. 5 1/4” (13.3 cm)

500 596. LATE ROMAN BRONZE LAMP WITH GREEK INSCRIPTION AND BULL HEAD HANDLE, ca. 4th-5th Century AD. Circular bodied lamp with rounded nozzle; the handle terminates in a bull protome bearing a solar symbol engraved between the eyes. The fill hole with a shell-shaped lid and surrounded by a two-line Greek inscription reading: ΚΑΙCΑΡΕΙΝΟC

“Kaisareinos (dedicated this) to Apollo in fulfillment of a vow.”

The inscription records a votive dedication by an individual named Kaisareinos to the god Apollo, “Caesareinos to Apollo as a gift,” a common expression of piety and gratitude in the Greek world

Provenance:

Private Collection (M.D.H.), London, acquired in the 1980s. Gorny & Mosch, Munich, Kunst der Antike, 26 June 2018, Lot 249.. L. 4 3/4” (12.07 cm) H. with base 5 1/8” 6500 BRONZE

597. MINOAN BRONZE VOTIVE FEMALE FIGURINE, Middle Minoan III, ca. 1700-1600 BC. A very rare female votive figurine. Despite its small size, many classic Late Minoan details are visible in the dress: the long conical skirt, a thickly wrapped belt, and open bodice. London collection. Acquired from a Mayfair ancient art gallery prior to 2000. H. 1 5/8” (4.1 cm) 2900

598. MINOAN BRONZE MALE VOTARY, Late Minoan III, ca. 1450–1100 BC. An exceptionally large example of Minoan bronze votive, for which there is only one known parallel - an example in the Ortiz collection categorized and published by Colette Verlinden as belonging to the “Post-Palatial” period. From a British collection formed prior to 2000. H. 5 5/8” (14.3 cm) 14000

599. ETRUSCAN BRONZE HANDLE OF A SLEEPING BOY, ca. 5th Century BC. An oinochoe handle in the form of a sleeping boy with African features. From a private London collection. L. 4 5/8” (11.7 cm) 1800 600. GREEK ARCHAIC BRONZE FIGURE OF A MONKEY, ca. 6th Century BC. Seated monkey with knees pulled up, tail wrapped around the right leg. Ex Fortuna Fine Art Gallery. H. 1 5/8” W. 2” (4.1 cm x 5 cm)

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601. CELTIC BRONZE VOTIVE HORSE BROOCH, ca. 5th Century BC. A zoomorphic brooch typical of Celtic dress during the early La Tène period. In Celtic culture, horses were regarded as valuable and significant symbols of status, power, and fertility. Mounted. L. 1 3/4” H. 1 3/4” (4.4 cm x 4.4 cm). 225 602. ROMAN BRONZE HARE FIBULA FRAGMENT, ca. 1st-3rd Century AD. Mounted. L. 7/8” H. 1” (2.2 cm x 2.54 cm) 150

603. ROMAN BRONZE HORSE FIBULA FRAGMENT, ca. 1st-3rd Century AD. Mounted. L. 7/8” H. 1” (2.2 cm x 2.54 cm) 250 604. ROMAN GILT BRONZE UMBONATE FIBULA, ca. 1st-3rd Century AD. Mounted. Dia. 1 1/4” (3.2 cm) 150

605. ROMAN BRONZE HOUND HANDLE, ca. 1st-3rd Century AD. Roman bronze piece depicting two dogs facing each other, each gripping the same ball in their mouth. Mounted. L. 2 1/2” (6.4 cm)

325

606. ROMAN BRONZE HAND PIN, ca. 1st-3rd Century AD. In the shape of a hand holding a small ball. Possibly associated with the Cult of Sabazios. Mounted. L. 2” (5 cm)

125

607. ROMAN BRONZE HAND PIN, ca. 1st-3rd Century AD. A hand holding a small ball. Possibly associated with the Cult of Sabazios. Mounted. L. 2” (5 cm)

100

608. ROMAN BRONZE GORGONEION, ca. 1st-3rd Century AD. Circular applique head of Medusa in high relief. Mounted. W. 2” (5 cm)

400

609. ROMAN OPENWORK BRONZE PELTA-SHAPED FITTING, ca. 2nd-3rd Century AD. Heart-shaped bronze plate with two pelta-shaped recesses. Part of a horse harness. Mounted. W. 1 7/8” (4.8 cm)

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610. ROMAN BRONZE RING FACE, ca. 1st-3rd Century AD. Left facing profile. Mounted. L.7/8” W. 3/4” (2.2 cm x 1.9 cm) 100

611. ROMAN BRONZE BUST OF A SATYR, DECORATIVE SUPPORT ELEMENT, ca. 1st Century AD. From the upper element of a tripod stand, the youthful figure is shown with his head turned to the left. He has pointed ears and small horns emerging from his forehead, with pronounced brows, articulated eyes,

a broad nose, and parted lips. Two small scent glands are indicated on his chin. His wavy hair is bound with a thick fillet of ivy and berries. A nebris is draped over his left shoulder, the fawn’s legs descending along his chest. The bust rests on a square plinth with moldings, the underside open, and a projecting shaft at the back.

Intact, with minor losses and some weathering to the nose and other high points. The surface exhibits a fine, mostly even dark green patina

Provenance:

Private Collection, Germany, 1980s.

Gorny and Mosch, Munich, Kunst der Antike, 13 December 2003, Lot 91. Gorny and Mosch, Munich, Kunst der Antike, 16 June 2004, Lot 329. Phoenix Ancient Art, Geneva, 2005 (anonymous exhibition catalogue, no. 28). Christie’s, New York, Antiquities, 8 June 2012, Lot 204.. H. 3” (7.6 cm) Depth with shaft 2 1/2” 6500

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612. BYZANTINE BRONZE TEMPLE APPLIQUE WITH SAINT, ca. 10th-12th Century AD. Extremely rare. L. 3” W. 1 7/8” (7.6 cm x 4.8 cm) 1400

613. BYZANTINE BRONZE RELIQUARY CROSS, ca. 10th-12th Century AD. Formed of two halves hinged at the top and pinned to a suspension hoop, both obverse and reverse inscribed with a figure; one side inscribed for “Mother of God”. L. 3 3/4” W. 2” (9.5 cm x 5.1 cm) 1850

614. BYZANTINE BRONZE CROSS PENDANT, ca. 10th-12th Century AD. The arms of the cross flaring outwards with disc-shaped finials. Two small unpunched holes on the arms possibly for pendilia. L. 3 1/4” W. 2 1/4” (8.3 cm x 5.7 cm) 800

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615. ROMAN SILVER WINGED PHALLUS AMULET, ca. 1st-3rd Century AD. A particularly nice example of a Roman winged phallic amulet, known as a fascinum. It depicts a stylized phallus with outstretched wings and includes an integrated suspension loop, indicating it was worn as a pendant. These charms were common across the Roman world from the 1st century BC to the 3rd century, serving as protective talismans and as symbols of good fortune. Winged examples like this one were often used by soldiers, travelers, and children, and they frequently appear in both personal jewelry and military contexts. L. 1 1/8” (2.9 cm) 2500

616. PARTHIAN SILVER BOWL WITH TENDRIL FRIEZE, Hellenistic, ca. 2nd1st Century BC. Gilt floral tendrils in a circular band, bordered by a wave design, decorate the bowl’s interior. The tendrils show a clear Hellenistic influence that remained after the collapse of Seleucid control in this area. An inscription in Aramaic around the outer rim (partially obscured by corrosion) would have identified the owner or silversmith and weight of the vessel. D. 9” (22.9 cm) 5800

617. ROMAN BONE FIGURINE, ca. 2nd-3rd Century AD. Standing figure wearing a conical hat with long wavy hair down the back, holding a staff in front of the body. Likely a child’s toy. Degradation at the lower back. L. 3 1/8” (7.9 cm) 950

618. ROMAN SYRIA-PALESTINA LEAD BULLA SEAL, BRANCHED MENORAH, Jewish, ca. 5th-6th Century AD. The obverse with a seven-branched menorah at the center. Dia. 1/2” (1.3 cm) 450 GLASS BIBLICAL AMULETS

619. ROMAN GLASS LION PENDANT, ca. 3rd-5th Century AD. Molded glass with a lion advancing to right, a crescent moon above. Intact suspension loop at top. Silvery iridescence. L. 7/8” W. 3/4” (2.2 cm x 1.9 cm) 1250

620. ROMAN GLASS LION PENDANT, ca. 3rd-5th Century AD. Molded glass with a lion advancing to right, a crescent moon above. Intact suspension loop at top. Silvery iridescence. L. 3/4” W. 3/4” (1.9 cm x 1.9 cm) 1350 621. ROMAN GLASS LION PENDANT, ca. 3rd-5th Century AD. Molded glass with a lion advancing to right, a crescent moon and star above. Intact suspension loop at top. L. 3/4” W. 5/8” (1.9 cm x 1.6 cm) 1250

622. LATE ROMAN, EARLY BYZANTINE EARLY JEWISH GLASS MENORAH PENDANT, ca. 3rd-5th Century AD. Seven branched menorah in relief within circular incuse. Dia. 1” (2.5 cm) 1800

623. LATE ROMAN, EARLY BYZANTINE GLASS MENORAH PENDANT, Early Jewish, ca. 4rd-5th Century AD. Amber colored glass stamped with a sevenbranched menorah, a suspension loop above. L. 1” W. 3/4” (2.5 cm x 1.9 cm) 1800 624. LATE ROMAN, EARLY BYZANTINE GLASS MENORAH AMULET, Early Jewish, ca. 4rd-5th Century AD. Amber colored glass stamped with a sevenbranched menorah. Dia. 7/8” (2.2 cm) 1950

625. LATE ROMAN, EARLY BYZANTINE GLASS MENORAH AMULET, Early Jewish, ca. 4th-5th Century AD. Exceptional iridescence. Stamped with a seven-branched menorah, a suspension loop above. L. 1” W. 3/4” (2.5 cm x 1.9 cm) 1750

626. LATE ROMAN, EARLY BYZANTINE GLASS MENORAH PENDANT, Early Jewish, ca. 4th-5th Century AD. Mold-pressed with a seven branched menorah with tripod base, suspension loop above. L. 1” W. 3/4” (2.5 cm x 1.9 cm) 1500 627. LATE ROMAN, EARLY BYZANTINE GLASS ADAM AND EVE AMULET, ca. 4th-6th Century AD. Molded golden glass pendant with the biblical theme of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Suspension loop at top. Extremely rare. L. 1” W. 3/4” (2.5 cm x 1.9 cm) 2500

628. LATE ROMAN, EARLY BYZANTINE GLASS ADAM AND EVE AMULET, ca. 4th-6th Century AD. Molded golden glass pendant with the biblical theme of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Suspension loop at top. Extremely rare. L. 7/8” W. 3/4” (2.2 cm x 1.9 cm) 2450 INTAGLIO

629. EAST GREEK CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO OF APOLLO WITH TROPHY, ca. 3rd-2nd Century BC. Skillfully carved in smokey chalcedony. A male figure with long hair (likely Apollo, or perhaps a Seleucid Ruler) sits on a trophy of armor - the spoils of war. L. 9/16” (1.4 cm) 900

630. ROMAN ONYX INTAGLIO WITH PASTORAL SCENE, ca. 1st-3rd Century AD. A delicately carved example in deep black onyx. Shepherd scenes were common in Roman glyptics. The imagery was later adopted in Christian art depicting the good shepherd. L. 5/8” (1.6 cm) 1200 SCULPTURE

631. CYPRIOT LIMESTONE PORTRAIT

BC. A Cypriot or generally eastern provincial example in limestone. The finely rendered hair in contrast with soft facial features has some similarities with portraiture from the early Roman era. From a Belgian collection. Likely fitted to the base in the 60’s or 70’s. H. 6 1/8” (15.6 cm) H. with base 9 5/8” (24.4 cm) 1800

632. ROMAN MARBLE RELIEF FRAGMENT, ca. 1st-3rd Century AD. A fragmentary marble relief, showing a kneeling male figure, probably a warrior, wearing a short, belted garment. The figure faces left in profile, with the left leg bent deeply beneath the body. The carving is shallow and the edges of the fragment break irregularly on all sides suggesting it was once part of a larger frieze or panel.

Provenance:

David John MacDonald (1943-2025; Ancient Numismatist and Illinois State University Professor of History from 1971-2005), Carlock, Illinois. W. 9” H. 10” (22.9 cm x 25.4 cm) 1850

633. ROMAN FRAGMENTARY MARBLE RELIEF WITH SOLDIERS, ca. 1st3rd Century AD. Fragment of a marble relief preserving the upper bodies of three left-facing helmeted warriors standing in close formation. The figures are holding spears and wearing crested helmets complete with cheek pieces; traces of body armor remain, though softened. The tightly grouped figures suggest they were part of a large procession or military scene.

Provenance:

David John MacDonald (1943-2025; Ancient Numismatist and Illinois State University Professor of History from 1971-2005), Carlock, Illinois. W. 7 1/2” H. 8” (19 cm x 20.3 cm) 2250

634. ROMAN MARBLE FRAGMENT, ca. 1st-3rd Century AD. Triangular marble relief fragment preserving the head and upper torso of a helmeted warrior shown in left-facing profile. The figure wears a helmet with rounded dome and brim. The warrior’s spear is held vertically at his side. An additional spear- wielding figure stands behind.

Provenance:

David John MacDonald (1943-2025; Ancient Numismatist and Illinois State University Professor of History from 1971-2005), Carlock, Illinois. L. 6” H. 3 1/2” (15.2 cm x 8.9 cm) 1500 FRESCO

635. ROMAN FRESCO, ca. 1st Century AD. Fragment of a Roman fresco depicting a standing winged figure. The figure faces slightly to the right, poised with weight shifted onto the front leg; his nude form is rendered with layered ochre, red, and brown pigments. In the left hand, he holds a long crook or shepherd’s staff; the right hand grasps a flowing cloak. The background is now primarily a pale, monochromatic field. Scattered losses and areas of pigment fading.

Ex HJB 128th Buy or Bid Sale, August 2002, lot 128. H. 18 1/2” W. 15 3/4” (47 cm x 40 cm)

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636. ROMAN DUCK MOSAIC, ca.1st-3rd Century AD. Ancient mosaic depicting a duck in profile, likely preserved from a larger figural panel. The bird faces right, its elongated neck slightly arched and its beak rendered in tapering form. The plumage is articulated in shades of buff, grey, and ochre. Darker tesserae define the outline. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. Buy or Bid Sale 62, 13 June 1990, lot 885. W. 19” H. 18” (48.3 cm x 45.7 cm)

ASIAN ART

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637. THAI RATTANAKOSIN GILT LACQUERED BUDDHA GROUP, Early 19th Century. This is an unusual piece in especially large size. It was probably commissioned for a temple. Rendered in the Rattanakosin or Bangkok National style of the early to late 19th century, the piece depicts the adorned Buddha (common in Southeast Asian iconography) atop a massive plinth surrounded by four monks and the “Fat buddha” or Songachai distinctive to Thailand. Significantly below, the plinth is composed of myriad monks whose merit and lives the buddha represents in his quest for Enlightenment. Rare type, excellent condition and in large form. H. 20 1/2” W. 18 3/8” (52.1 cm x 46.7 cm)

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