ANCIENT COINS
Celtic
1. Danube Region. Imitating Philip II. Circa 2nd Century BC. AR Tetradrachm. 12.99g. Laureate head of Zeus rt. / Youth on horseback right, crowning horse with palm; ‘L’ and a bucranium below. CCCBM 005. Fine. $150 View
2. Eastern Celts, mid 2nd – mid 1st Century BC. AR Tetradrachm imitating a type from Macedon. 12.90g. Bust of Artemis rt. at the center of a Macedonian shield. / Horseman riding lt. CCCBM I, S72; Lanz 389; A-N 32. VF for type. A rare type of debased, scyphate fabric found in the Transylvanian Plain. A very interesting piece! $500 View
Greek
Italy
3. Lucania, Velia. 400 – 350 BC. AR Nomos. 7.53g. Head of Athena lt., wearing crested Athenian helmet, ‘P’ behind. / Lion walking rt., YELHTWN below, F above. cf. BMC p.312, 83. VF, beautiful toning. $400 View
4. Bruttium, Kroton. c.450 BC. AR Nomos. 8.-4g. Ornamental tripod, legs terminating in lion’s feet; ethnic to rt. / Incuse eagle flying rt. Dewing 500. VF and a nice example. $400 View
5. Calabria, Tarentum. c.272 – 240 BC. AR Stater. 6.41g. Warrior on horseback rt., holding a spear and shield; FI before, THPAK/LHTOS below. / Taras on dolphin left, holding flower & cornucopiae; EP monogram & thymiaterion behind. SNG ANS 1208; Vlasto 891. VF. $275 View
Sicily
6. Gela, c.420 BC. AR Tetradrachm. 17.29g. Slow biga driven by a charioteer lt. / GELAS, forepart of a man-headed bull lt. Jenkins 469 (same dies). VF with fine style. $1500View
Kings of Macedon
7. Philip II. 359 – 336 BC. Gold stater of 323 – 316 BC. Abydos Mint. 8.59g. Laureate head of Apollo rt. / FILLIPOY, Charioteer driving a biga of horses rt., X below horse’s leg. Thompson ADM II 89; SNG ANS 298. Superb EF and a beautiful example. $3000View
8. Philip II. 359 – 336 BC. AR Tetradrachm of 342 - 336 BC. Amphipolis Mint. 14.42g. Laureate head of Zeus rt. / FILLIPOY, Youth on horseback rt., crowning the horse with a palm, dolphin below. VF and a choice lifetime issue. $900View
9. Alexander the Great. 336 – 323 BC. Gold Stater of 328 – 323 BC. Lampsacus Mint. 8.52g. Crested head of Athena rt. / ALEZANDPOY, Nike standing lt., holding a wreath and trident, two horse-foreparts in field before. Price 1358c. VF, light scuff in hair. $1200View
10. Alexander the Great. 336 – 323 BC. AR Tetradrachm of c.323 – 317 BC. Babylon Mint. 16.86g. Head of Herakles rt., wearing lion’s skin. / BASILEWS ALEXANDPOY, Zeus seated lt., holding an eagle and sceptre, monogram in wreath before, MI below seat. Price 3746. VF. $250View
11. Alexander the Great. 336 – 323 BC. AR Tetradrachm of c.323 – 317 BC. Babylon Mint. 16.93g. Head of Herakles rt., wearing lion’s skin. / BASILEWS ALEXANDPOY, Zeus seated lt., holding an eagle and sceptre, M before, LY below seat. Price 3692. VF. $250View
12. Alexander the Great. 336 – 323 BC. AR Tetradrachm of c.323 – 317 BC. Babylon Mint. 17.11g. Head of Herakles rt., wearing lion’s skin. / BASILEWS ALEXANDPOY, Zeus seated lt., holding an eagle and sceptre, M before, LY below seat. Price 3692. VF. $250View
13. Alexander the Great. 336 – 323 BC. AR Tetradrachm of 285 – 275 BC. Pella Mint. 16.72g. Head of Herakles rt., wearing lion’s skin. / BASILEWS ALEXANDPOY, Zeus seated lt., holding an eagle and sceptre. Price 565. VF. $300View
14. Alexander the Great. 336 – 323 BC. AR Tetradrachm of 275 - 270 BC. Pella Mint. 16.82g. Head of Herakles rt., wearing lion’s skin. / ALEXANDPOY, Zeus seated lt., holding an eagle and sceptre. Price 572. Nice VF, scarce marks. $300View
15. Alexander the Great. 336 – 323 BC. AR Tetradrachm of 218 – 217 BC. Phaselis Mint. 16.80g. Head of Herakles rt., wearing lion’s skin. / BASILEWS ALEXANDPOY, Zeus seated lt., holding an eagle and sceptre, ‘A’ before, ‘Q’ below throne. Price2931A; Muller -. Choice EF and a scarcer mint city. $900View
16. Alexander the Great. 336 – 323 BC. AR Tetradrachm of 175 – 125 BC. Mesembria Mint. 16.50g. Head of Herakles rt., wearing lion’s skin. / BASILEWS ALEXANDPOY, Zeus seated lt., holding an eagle and sceptre, ‘DI’ before, ‘HPA’ monogram below seat. Price 1054. aEF with good style on a huge flan. $325View
17. Alexander the Great. 336 – 323 BC. AE-18 of c.328 – 317 BC. Pella Mint. 6.97g. Head of Herakles rt., wearing lion’s skin. / ALEXANDPOY, between a club and bowcase, ‘P’ above. SNG Cop. 1042. Choice VF with a fantastic black patina. A beautiful example of a popular coin of this great general. $150View
18. Philip III. 323 – 317 BC. Gold Stater. Babylon Mint. 8.56g. Crested head of Athena rt. / FILIPPOY, Nike standing lt., holding a wreath and trident, wheel before, monogram below. Price P203. Choice EF with high relief. $3200View
19. Philip III. 323 - 317 BC. AR Tetradrachm. Babylon Mint. 17.05g. Head of Herakles rt., wearing lion’s skin. / BASILEWS FILIPPOY, Zeus seated lt., holding an eagle and sceptre, M before, LY below seat. Price P181. VF. $250View
20. Philip III. 323 - 317 BC. AR Drachm of 319 – 310 BC. Babylon Mint. 4.32g. Head of Herakles rt., wearing lion’s skin. / BASILEWS FILIPPOY, Zeus seated lt., holding an eagle and sceptre, lyre before, ‘B’ below seat. Price P48. Nice VF. $200View
21. Amphipolis, under Rome, c.167 – 70 BC. AR Tetradrachm. Bust of Artemis, quiver and bow at shoulder, at the center of a Macedonian shield. / MAKEDONWN PPWTHS, Club of Herakles, monograms above and below; all within an oak-wreath. SNG Cop. 1315; SNG Ash. 3299; AMNG III 177. Choice VF. $400View
22. Pella, c.187 – 31 BC. AE-20. 9.32g. Crested head of Athena Parthenos rt. / PELLA, cow feeding rt., DK monogram beneath. SNG Cop. 269. Choice VF and well above average for this issue. $100View
23. Amphipolis, 1st – 3rd Century AD. AE-23. 11.02g. Head of a gorgon facing, winged, with wild hair. / AMFIPOLIWN, Athena Nicephorus standing lt., holding Nike and a sceptre. SNG Cop. 85. VF and a nice example of this rare type. $200View
Kings of Thrace
24. Lysimachos. 323 – 281 BC. Gold Stater of 205 – 195 BC. Calchedon Mint. 8.45g. Diademed head of deified Alexander the Great rt. / BASILEWS LYSIMAXOY, Athena Nikephoros seated lt., holding Nike and sceptre, shield at her side, butting bull in exergue. Seyrig, pl. 25,26; Muller 358. Superb EF with luster. $2800View
25. Lysimachus, 323 - 281BC. AR Tetradrachm. 17.12 grams. Sestos mint. Diademed head of deified Alexander the Great rt./ BASILEWS LYSIMAXOY, Athena enthroned to left holding Nike in right hand, left arms rests on her shield, dolphin below arm, monogram below seat. Thompson 24. Muller-. EF with outstanding portrait of Alexander. $1000View
26. Maroneia, under Rome. After 146 BC. AR Tetradrachm. 15.88g. Head of Dionysos rt., wreathed in ivy. / DIONISOY SWTHPOS MAPWNITWN, Dionysos standing lt., holding bunch of grapes, narthex stalks & cloak. Geiss 1099v. $200View
Islands off Thrace
27. Thasos 510 - 490 BC. AR Stater. 8.85g. Naked ithyphallic satyr carrying off a nymph who raises her arm in protest / Quadrapartite incuse square. Weber 2500. aVF. $400View
28. Thasos, under Rome, after 148 BC. AR Tetradrachm. 17.02g. Head of Dionysos rt., wreathed with ivy. / HPAKLEOYS SWTHPOS QASIWN, Herakles standing lt., leaning on a club and holding lion’s skin. SNG Cop. 1048. EF. $300View
Moesia
29. Istrus. 400 – 350 BC. AR Stater. 5.93g. Two male heads facing, the right inverted. / ISTPIH, sea eagle flying lt., attacking a dolphin with its’ talons ‘A’ below. BMC 3,2. Choice EF, perfectly struck and centered. $300View
30. Istrus. 400 – 350 BC. AR Stater. 5.50g. Two male heads facing, the right inverted. / ISTPIH, sea eagle flying lt., attacking a dolphin with its’ talons ‘A’ below. BMC 3,2. Choice VF, attractively toned. $200View
Central Greece
31. Thessaly, Larissa. c.425 – 400 BC. AR Drachm. 6.04g. Youth restraining a bull lt. / LAPISAIA, horse prancing lt. Herrmann, XXXV, 14,3. VF with a well struck reverse in fine style. $750View
32. Thessaly, Larissa. c.400 – 350 BC. AR Drachm. 5.90g. Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly lt. / LAPISAIWN, horse standing rt. with foal. Herrmann, pl. VI, 5ff. Rare and in fine style. aVF. $325View
33. Thessaly, Larissa. c.400 – 350 BC. AR Drachm. 6.10g. Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly rt. / LAPI, horse grazing rt. Herrmann, pl. VIII, 4-5. VF. $275View
34. Thessaly, Larissa. c.400 – 350 BC. AR Drachm, signed by SIMO. 5.82g. Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly rt., SIMO above. / LAPI, horse grazing rt. Herrmann, pl. VIII, 14-15. VF and a scarcer obverse die signed by the artist. $300View
35. Thessaly, Thessalian League. c.196 - 146 BC. AR Double Victoriatus. 6.15g. Laureate head of Zeus rt. / DAMOQOI NOU FILOXENI QESSALALWN, Athena Itonia advancing rt., brandishing spear & shield. McClean 4746. Nice VF. $200View
36. Akarnania, Anaktorion. c.345 – 300 BC. AR Stater. 8.38g. Pegasus flying rt., AN monogram beneath. / Crested head of Athena rt., AN monogram and a tripod within a laurel-wreath behind. EF. $500View
37. Aegina, c.480 – 457 BC. AR Stater. 12.11g. Sea turtle. / Incuse punch of 5 compartments. SNG Cop. 522. Fine. $200View
38. Attica, Athens. After 449 BC. AR Tetradrachm. 17.28g. Crested head of Athena rt. / AQE, Owl standing rt., head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind. SNG Cop. 31. Choice EF. $1500View
39. Attica, Athens. After 449 BC. AR Tetradrachm. 17.26g. Crested head of Athena rt. / AQE, Owl standing rt., head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind. SNG Cop. 31. Choice VF. $800View
40. Locris, Locri Opuntii. c.382 – 336 BC. AR Stater. 11.78g. Wreathed head of Persephone rt., wearing ornate earring. / OPONTIWN, Ajax ‘the lesser’ rt., holding a short sword and shield with a griffin inside, spear at his feet. Gulbenkian 495; SNG Lockett 1693. VF with exceptional style. $1500View
41. Corinthia, Corinth. C.515 – 450 BC. AR Stater. 8.40g. Pegasus flying lt., koppa beneath. / Crested head of Athena rt. Pegasi I pg. 163, 51; Ravel 129; SNG Cop. 6. AVF, old cabinet tone. $400View
42. Corinthia, Corinth. c. 345 – 307 BC. AR Stater. 8.53g. Pegasus flying lt., koppa beneath. / Crested head of Athena lt., a bee and ‘A’ behind. Pegasi I pg. 253, 397/1; Ravel 1037. Choice VF. $350View
Kings of Pontus
43. Mithradates VI, time of the first Mithradatic War, 88 – 86 BC. Gold Stater. Istrus Mint. 8.23g. Diademed head of the deified Alexander the Great rt. / BASILEWS LYSIMAXOY, Athena Nikephoros seated lt., holding Nike and sceptre, shield at her side, ‘D’ before, trident below, ‘IS’ on throne. De Callatay p.139 (D1/R1); SNG Cop 1094 (same dies); AMNG 482. Nice EF. $700View
Mysia
44. Pergamon. c.85-76 B.C. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm. 11.91g. Cista mystica with emerging serpent; all within ivy wreath. / Bow-case with serpents; MOS above, PER monogram left, serpent-staff right. Pinder 124.1. aVF. $100View
Aeolis
45. Myrina, after 165 BC. AR Tetradrachm. 16.79g. Laureate head of Apollo rt. / MYPINAIWN, Apollo Grynios standing rt., holding a branch with fillets, amphora before. Sacks, ANSMN 30, issue 19. Nice EF. $500View
Pamphylia
46. Aspendos. c.370 – 330 BC. AR Stater. 10.64g. A pair of wrestlers grappling, ‘BA’ between them. / ESTFEDIIUS, slinger about to release missile rt., triskeles in field. SNG France 87. Fine. $100View
Caria
47. Rhodian Peraia, 304-167 BC. AR Drachm. 2.68g. Facing head of Helios turned slightly right, hair loose. / Rose with bud on right; above EPMIAS; in lower field on either side of stem, I - W. Ex. Sitichoro hoard of 1968. Mint State. $400View
Lycia
48. Dynasts, Mithrapata. c.380 – 375 BC. AR Stater. 9.96g. Facing lion’s scalp; triskeles pinching nose below. / Head of the dynast left; triskeles behind, all within incuse square. Mørkhom & Olçay, “The Coin Hoard From Podalia,” NC (1971), 74 (same dies). Lightly toned aEF. $1200View
49. Lycian League, Cragus. c.32 – 30 BC. AR Hemidrachm. 1.50g. Head of Apollo rt. / LYKIWN KPAG, kithara in incuse square. RPC 3304. Troxel, LL 104 – 109. EF. $175View
Cilicia
50. Satraps, Magidos. 374 – 356 BC. AR Stater. 10.54g. Aphrodite enthroned with feet on a stool, holding patera over an altar before her. Behind her is Eros, holding a branch. / NAGIDEWN, Dionysos standing lt., holding vine and thyrsos. BMC 21. VF, nice details. $200View
Kings of Syria
51. Alexander I Balas. 152 – 145 BC. AR Tetradrachm or Year 166, 147 – 146 BC. Tyre, Phoenicia. 13.92g. His head rt., wearing a fillet. / BASILEWS ALEZANDROY, eagle standing lt. on a prow, club monogram before, palm at shoulder, date behind. SNG Israel 1538. Near Mint State with fine style and a fresh strike. $650View
Phoenicia
52. Tyre, 50 – 51 AD, year 176. AR Shekel. 14.14g. Laureate head of Melkart rt. / TYPOYIAPES KAIASYLOY, eagle standing lt. on a prow, club and date before, palm at shoulder. RPC I. 4675. Nice EF. $700View
Judaea
53. Bar Kochba War. 132 – 135 AD. AR Zuz, undated Year 3, 134 – 135 AD. 3.33g. (Simon) in Hebrew. Bunch of grapes on vine. / (For he freedom of Jerusalem) in Hebrew. Palm branch. Hendin 729; AJC II. 294, 64. EF, overstruck on a drachm of Trajan. $400View
54. Bar Kochba War. 132 – 135 AD. AR Zuz, undated Year 3, 134 – 135 AD. 3.12g. (Simon) in Hebrew within a wreath of branches. / (For he freedom of Jerusalem) in Hebrew. Palm branch. Hendin 719; AJC II. 294, 64. EF, overstruck on a drachm of Trajan. $400View
55. Bar Kochba War. 132 – 135 AD. AE-26. Year 3, 134 – 135 AD. 11.05g. (Simon) in Hebrew, seven-branched palm-tree. / (For the freedom of Jerusalem) in Hebrew, vine-leaf on tendril. Hendin 736. VF, attractive patination. $300View
56. Bar Kochba War. 132 – 135 AD. AE-26. Year 3, 134 – 135 AD. 7.85g. (Simon) in Hebrew, seven-branched palm-tree. / (For the freedom of Jerusalem) in Hebrew, vine-leaf on tendril. Hendin 736. VF, attractive patination. $300View
Kings of Egypt
57. Ptolemy VI. 180 – 145 BC. AR Tetradrachm of Year 22, 160 – 159 BC. Paphos, Cyprus. 14.30g. His head rt., wearing a fillet. / BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOY, eagle standing lt. on a thunderbolt, LKE (date) before, PA behind. Svor. 1434; SNG Cop. 618. Toned EF. $400View
58. Ptolemy VI. 180 – 145 BC. AR Tetradrachm. Alexandria. 13.57g. Head of Ptolemy rt., wearing fillet. / BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOY, eagle standing lt. on a thunderbolt. Svor. 1489. Choice VF and a very handsome example. $350View
59. Ptolemy XII. 80 – 51 BC. AR Tetradrachm of year 3, 78 - 77 BC. Alexandria mint, 13.12g. Diademed head right, in aegis. / BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOY, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; L B (date) at left, PA at right. Svor 1849. VF, nice toning. Found in the sea off the coast of Haifa, Israel. $200View
60. Ptolemy XII. 80 – 51 BC. AR Tetradrachm of year 9, 72 - 71 BC. Alexandria mint. 13.16g. Diademed head right, in aegis. / BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOY, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; L B (date) at left, PA at right. Svor 1858. VF, nice toning. Found in the sea off the coast of Haifa, Israel. $175View
Bactria
61. Menander. 160 – 145 BC. AR Tetradrachm. Pushkalavati Mint, ‘A’ Workshop. 9.54g. BASILEWS SWTHPOS MENANDPOY, his diademed and draped bust rt. / Karosthi legends. Pallas seated lt., holding a shield and hurling a thunderbolt. Mitchner 214d. VF. $225View
62. Menander. 160 – 145 BC. AR Drachm. Pushkalavati Mint, Chief Workshop. 2.39g. BASILEWS SWTHPOS MENANDPOY, his diademed bust lt., hurling a thunderbolt, skin over shoulder. / Karosthi legends. Pallas seated lt., holding a shield and hurling a thunderbolt. Mitchner 221c. Nice VF. $75View
63. Menander. 160 – 145 BC. AR Drachm. South Chach Mint, Chief Workshop. 2.30g. BASILEWS SWTHPOS MENANDPOY, his diademed and draped bust rt. / Karosthi legends. Pallas seated lt., holding a shield and hurling a thunderbolt. Mitchner 215t. VF. $75View
64. Zoilos I. c.150 – 145 BC. AR Drachm. South Chach Mint. 2.10g. BASILEWS DIKAIOY IWILOY, his diademed and draped bust rt. / Karosthi legends. Hercules standing lt., holding a wreath, club and lion’s skin. Mitchner 256. EF, scarcer this nice. $200View
Indo-Scythian
65. Vonones. 100 – 65 BC. AR Tetradrachm of 100 – 90 BC, struck with Spalahores as Viceroy. Bannu Mint. 9.84g. BASILEWS BASILEWN MEGALOY ONWNOY, king on horseback rt., holding a spear. / Karosthi legends. Zeus standing lt., holding a thunderbolt and sceptre. Mitchner 681. Choice EF and a superb example. $500View
66. Vonones. 100 – 65 BC. AR Drachm of 90 – 65 BC, struck with Spalagadames as Viceroy. Ghazni Mint. 2.4 4g. BASILEWS BASILEWN MEGALOY ONWNOY, king on horseback rt., holding a spear. / Karosthi legends. Zeus standing lt., holding a thunderbolt and sceptre. Mitchner 687. Choice VF and rare. $100View
67. Maues. 90 –57 BC. AR Tetradrachm. Taxila Sirkap Mint. 9.69g. BASILEWS BASILEWN MEGALOY MAYOY, Zeus standing lt., holding a sceptre. / Karosthi legends. Nike standing rt., holding a wreath and palm. Mitchner 729. Choice VF. $300View
68. Azilises. 57 – 35 BC. AR Tetradrachm. Taxila Sirsukh. 8.86g. BASILEWS BASILEWN MEGALOY AZILISOY, king on horseback rt., holding a spear. / Karosthi legends. City-goddess standing lt., holding lamp and palm. Mitchner 801b. Choice VF. $175View
69. Azes II. 35 BC – 5 AD. AR Tetradrachm, intermediate period, 30 – 20 BC. North Eastern Provinces. Taxila Sirsuch. 8.33g. BASILEWS BASILEWN MEGALOY AZOY, king on horseback rt., holding a spear. / Karosthi legends. Pallas standing facing, rt. arm raised and a shield by her lt. side, spear behind. Mitchner 824. Choice VF and a scarcer type. $200View
Sasanian
70. Varhan II. 276 – 293 AD. AR Drachm. 3.91g. Bust of King rt., wearing elaborate head-dress, bust of Queen rt., wearing a griffin crown. Both face prince Varathragna, facing lt., wearing horse crown. / Two attendants flank a fire altar, diadem symbol in upper field. Gobl SN IXv./2 (plate IV/64v.). VF, nice portraits. $450View
71. Khusru I. 531 – 579 AD. AR Drachm. AW Mint. 4.09g. Bust of king rt., wearing elaborate head-dress. / Attendants flanking a fire altar. Gobl I/1. Nice VF. $75View
72. Queen Buran. 630 – 631 AD. AR Drachm of Year 2, 630 AD. Sakistan Mint. 4.08g. Her bust rt., wearing elaborate head-dress. / Attendants flanking a fire altar. Gobl I/1. aEF and struck on a full flan. $500View
Central Asia
73. Kushans, Vima Kadphises. c.105 – 130 AD. AE-26. Taxila Mint. 16.23g. King standing lt., sacrificing over an altar, club to rt. / Siva standing before a bull. MA 3033. VF and a nice example for this issue. $75View
74. Kidarites, Kidara. c.350 – 385 AD. AR Drachm. 4.08g. Head of king slightly rt., wearing head-dress with streamers. / Attendants flanking a fire altar. Gobl, Hunnen, em11. Near EF with unusually full detail on both sides. $500View
75. Kidarites, Kidara. c.350 – 385 AD. AR Drachm. 3.94g. Head of king slightly rt., wearing head-dress with streamers. / Attendants flanking a fire altar. Gobl, Hunnen, em11. VF with good style. $300View
76. Kidarites, King ‘C’, c.385 – 390 AD. AR Drachm. 4.00g. Bust of king facing slightly rt., wearing elaborate head-dress with streamers. / Attendants flanking a fire altar. Gobl, Hunnen, em18. aEF with some obverse flatness as usual but a fully struck up reverse, which is seldomly seen in this interesting and under studied series. $400View
77. Kidarites, Vinayaditya of Kashmir. Late 5th Century AD. Base Gold Stater. 7.76g. King standing sacrificing over an altar, in degenerated style. / Ardoshko seated facing, also in degenerated style. MA 3656. EF and an interesting type. $100View
78. Nezak Huns, Nezak Shah. c.475 – 576 AD. AR Drachm. 3.34g. Bust of Nezak Shah rt., wearing crown of wings and a bucranium. / Fire altar with two attendants. Gobl em 200. EF and an exceptional example in quality metal. $200View
79. Hephthalites, c.6th Century AD. AR Drachm. Balkh Mint. 3.91g. Sasanian Hormizd IV style bust rt., countermarked with a male head with legend. / Attendants flanking a fire altar, countermark “Phoros”. Gobl -; Unpublished countermarks. VF for type. $75View
Islamic
80. Tabaristan, Abbasid Governors. ‘Umar ibn al-‘Ala’. AH 155 – 164. AR Hemidrachm of 129 PYE, 780 AD. 1.79g. Bust in Sasanian style rt. / Attendants flanking a fire altar. Album 56. EF. $75View
81. Lot of 80 Mamluk Silver dirhems from the 13th – 14th Century AD. All grade crude fine and are from the same hoard. From the Fayum region, south of Cairo. $350View
82. Lot of 80 Mamluk Bronze Fals from the 13th – 14th Century AD. All grade crude fine and come from the same hoard. From the Fayum region, south of Cairo. $200View
Roman Republic
83. Anonymous Æ Aes Grave As. c 240-225 BC. Rome. 270.49g. Head of Janus, ‘I’ above. / Prow right, ‘I’ above Crawford 35/1, BMCRR (Rome) 1. Choice VF with original patina. A couple of typical casting blemishes other wise a nice example of one of the largest Roman coins. $2500View
84. Cnaeus Lentulus. c. 76 – 75 BC. AR Denarius. Spanish Mint. 3.93g. G.P.R. above diademed head of the Genius of the Roman People draped rt., sceptre on shoulder. / EX S.C. divided by a terrestrial globe between a rudder and sceptre, CN. LEN. Q below. Cornelia 55; Syd. 752. Mint State, some very minor flatness. $400View
85. Q. Cassius Longinus, c.55 BC. AR Denarius. Rome. 3.65g. Q. CASSIVS, veiled head of Vesta rt., VEST before. / Curule chair within circular temple of Vesta between urn and voting tablet inscribed AC (Absolvo: Condemno). Cassia 9; Syd. 917. Fine with banker’s marks. Dark toning. $150View
86. M. Junius Brutus, 54 BC. AR Denarius. Rome. 4.16g. LIBERTAS, head of Libertas rt. / The Consul L. Junius Brutus walking lt. between two lictors preceded by an accensus, BRVTVS in ex. Junia 31; Syd. 906. Choice VF with beautiful tone. A lovely example. $300View
Imperatorial Rome
87. Pompey. Died 48 BC. AR Denarius, 42 - 40 BC. Sicilian Mint. 3.22g. MAG. PIVS IMP. ITER., his bare head rt. between capis and lituus. / Neptune lt., foot on prow, between the brothers Anapias and Amphinomus, with their parents on their shoulders, PRAEF above, CLAS. ET. ORAE/MARIT. EX. S.C. in ex. CRI 343; Syd. 1344. aVF with choice toning. $300View
88. Julius Caesar. Died 44 BC. AR Denarius of 49 – 48 BC. Military mint. 3.72g. Elephant walking rt., trampling a serpent, CAESAR below. / Simpulum, aspergillum, axe and apex. Cr. 443; Sear Imp. 9. EF with light flatness. A very choice example. $500View
89. Julius Caesar. Died 44 BC. AR Denarius of 49 – 48 BC. Military mint. 3.96g. Elephant walking rt., trampling a serpent, CAESAR below. / Simpulum, aspergillum, axe and apex. Cr. 443; Sear Imp. 9. Nice VF. $400View
90. Julius Caesar. Died 44 BC. AR Denarius of 47 – 46 BC. Spanish Mint. 3.83g. Diademed head of Venus rt. / CAESAR, Aeneas walking lt., carrying Anchises and palladium. BMC East 31. Pleasing VF. $200View
91. Julius Caesar. Died 44 BC. Gold Aureus of early 46 BC. Rome. 7.86g. C. CAESAR COS. TER., veiled head of Vesta rt. / A. HIRTIVS PR, jug between lituus and axe. BMCRR 4050-54; Sear Imp. 56. aVF. Aulus Hirtius was responsible for the production of this type which is dated to Caesar’s third consulship. $2,300View
92. Julius Caesar. Died 44 BC. AR Denarius of 40 BC. Ti. Sempronius Graccus moneyor. Rome. 3.83g. His laureate head rt., S-C in fields. / TI. SEMPRONIVS GRACCVS, standard, eagle, plough and sceptre. Craw. 525/4b; Sear Imp. 327a. aVF and well struck for this issue. $1,200View
Imperial Rome
93. Augustus. 27 BC – 14 AD. AR Denarius of 19 – 18 BC. Rome. 3.69g. CAESAR AVGVSTVS, his bare head rt. / OB. CIVIS SERVATOS above and below a wreath, within which, shield inscribed S.P.Q.R. / CL. V. BMC 4393. Fine and a nice example with a strong portrait. $150View
94. Augustus. 27 BC - 14 AD. AR Denarius. Lugdunum. 3.75g. CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, his laureate head rt. / C.L. CAESARES AVGVSTI F. COS. DESIG. PRINC. IVVENT, Caius and Lucius Caesares standing facing, shields and spears, simpulum and lituus above. RPC.I. 350. VF. $300View
95. Augustus. 27 BC – 14 AD. AR Denarius. Lugdunum Mint. 3.78g. CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. laureate head rt. / C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, Caius and Lucius Caesares standing facing, shields and spears, simpulum and lituus above. RIC.I.350. Good VF. $200View
96. Augustus & Agrippa. c.9 – 3 BC. Dupondius. Nemausus, Gaul. 11.99g. IMP above busts of Augustus rt., and Agrippa lt., both laureate. / COL NEM, crocodile chained to a palm-tree. RPC.I.524. aVF. $275View
97. Agrippa. Died 12 BC. AE-As struck during the reign of Tiberius or Caligula. Rome. 10.60g. M AGRIPPA L F COS III Head left, wearing rostral crown. / Neptune standing, head lt., S C at sides. RIC.I.58. VF. $250View
98. Tiberius. 14 – 37 AD. AR Denarius. Lugdunum Mint. 3.71g. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head rt. / PONTIF MAXIM, Livia (as Pax) seated rt., holding olive-branch and inverted spear. RIC.I.30; RSC 16. VF. Good portrait. Often referred to as the ‘Tribute Penny’ of the Bible. $250View
99. Tiberius. 14 – 37 AD. AR Denarius. Lugdunum Mint. 3.89g. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head rt. / PONTIF MAXIM, Livia (as Pax) seated rt., holding olive-branch and inverted spear. RIC.I.30; RSC 16. VF. $200View
100. Claudius. 41 – 54 AD. Sestertius. Local Imitative Issue from Gaul. 10.69g. His laureate head rt. / SPES AVGVST, Spes advancing lt., holding a flower and raising the hem of her skirt, SC in ex. Nice VF with a bold portrait. $200View
101. Nero. 54 – 68 AD. AR Denarius of 64 – 65 AD. Rome. 3.31g. NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS, his laureate head rt. / CONCORDIA AVGVSTA, Concordia seated lt., holding a patera and a cornucopiae. RIC.I.48. aVF. $200View
102. Nero. 54 – 68 AD. Dupondius of 65 AD. Rome. 13.75g. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG. GER. P.M. TR.P. IMP. P., his radiate head rt. / VICTORIA AVGVSTI, Victory advancing lt., holding a wreath and palm, S-C in fields, II in ex. RIC.I.409v. VF. $350View
103. Otho. 69 AD. AR Denarius. Rome. 2.91g. IMP OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P, bare head rt. / PONT MAX, Jupiter seated rt., holding thunderbolt & scepter. RIC.I.21; RSC 8. Fine. $200View
104. Vitellius. 69 AD. AR Denarius. Rome. 2.95g. A. VITELLIVS GERM. IMP. AVG. TR. P., his laureate head rt. / LIBERTAS RESTITVTA, Libertas standing lt., holding pileus and a sceptre. RIC 18; BMCRE 31. VF, good portrait. $250View
105. Vitellius. 69 AD. AR Denarius. Rome. 3.33g. A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P, laureate head rt. / XV VIR SACR FAC, dolphin rt., above tripod-lebes, raven rt. below. BMCRE 39; RSC 111. Fine. $100View
106. Vespasian. 69 – 79 AD. AR Denarius of 74 AD. Ephesus, Ionia. 3.43g. IMP. CAESAR VESPAS. AVG. COS. V TR.P. P.P., his laureate head rt. / PACI AVGVSTAE, Victory flying rt., holding a wreath and palm, star before. RIC 337. Nice VF. $250View
107. Domitian. 81 – 96 AD. AR Denarius of 80 AD, as Caesar under Titus. Rome. 3.43g. CAESAR DIVI F. DOMITIANVS COS VII, his laureate head rt. / PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, garlanded and lighted altar. RIC.II.(Titus) 46. Choice VF. $150View
108. Domitian. 81 – 96 AD. AR Denarius of 87 – 88 AD. Rome. 3.20g. IMP. CAES. DOMIT. AVG. GERM. P.M. TR.P. VII, his laureate head rt. / IMP. XIIII COS. XIIII CENS P.P.P., Minerva advancing rt. on prow, brandishing a spear and holding a shield, owl before. RIC 92. VF. $100View
109. Trajan. 98 – 117 AD. AR Denarius of 107 AD. Rome. 2.76g. IMP. TRAIANO AVG. GER. DAC. P.M. TR.P., his laureate bust rt., draped on far shoulder. / COS V S.P.Q.R. OPTIMO PRINC., Roma seated lt., holding Victory and a spear. RIC 116. aVF. $50View
110. Trajan. 98 – 117 AD. AR Denarius of 114 – 117 AD. Rome. 2.92g. IMP. TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG. GER. DAC. P.M. TR.P., his laureate and draped bust rt. / COS. VI P.P. S.P.Q.R., Felicitas standing lt., holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC 301. VF. $75View
111. Trajan. 98 – 117 AD. AR Denarius OF 114 – 117 AD. Rome. 3.08g. IMP. CAES. NER. TRAIAN OPTIM. AVG. GER. DAC., his laureate and draped bust rt. / PARTHICO P.M. TR.P. COS VI P.P. S.P.Q.R., Providence standing lt., holding a baton over a globe at her feet and a sceptre, PRO – VID across field. RIC 357. Nice VF. $100View
112. Antoninus Pius. 138 – 161 AD. AR Denarius of 155 AD. Rome. 3.11g. ANTONINVS AVG. PIVS P.P. TR.P. XVIII, his laureate head rt. / COS IIII, Annona standing lt., holding corn-ears and placing hand on a modius set on a prow. RIC 239. EF. $150View
113. Faustina Sr., the wife of Antoninus Pius. 138 – 161 AD. AR Denarius of 142 AD. Rome. 3.00g. DIVA AVG FAVSTINA, her diademed and draped bust rt. / CONCORDIAE, Antoninus and Faustina clasping hands. RIC 381b; BMCRE 298. Nice VF. $100View
114. Marcus Aurelius. 161 – 180 AD. AR Denarius of 168 – 169 AD. Rome. 3.25g. M. ANTONINVS AVG. TR.P. XXIII, his laureate head rt. / SALVTI AVG. COS. III, Salus standing lt., feeding a serpent rising from an altar and holding a sceptre. BMC 494. VF. $75View
115. Marcus Aurelius. 161 – 180 AD. AE-28. Syedra, Cilicia. 13.75g. AYT. KAI. MA. AYP. ANTWNINOC, his laureate, draped and cuirassed bust rt. / CYEDPEWN, emperor on horseback rt., spearing a fallen enemy soldier. SNG Von Aulock 5899v. VF with attractive patination. $500View
116. Faustina Jr., the wife of Marcus Aurelius. 147 – 175/6 AD. AR Denarius of 161 - 175. Rome. 2.96g. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, her draped bust rt. / VESTA, Vesta seated lt., holding a palladium and sceptre. BMC M175. Near EF, reverse weakly struck. $150View
117. Diva Faustina Jr., the wife of Marcus Aurelius. 147 – 175/6 AD. AR Denarius of c.176 AD. Rome. 3.14g. DIVAE FAVSTINAE PIAE, her veiled and draped bust rt. / MATER CASTRORVM, Faustina seated lt., holding dolphin on a globe and a scepter, a pair of standards before. RIC 753. AVF and a scarce type. $100View
118. Divus Lucius Verus. 161 – 169 AD. AR Denarius of 169 AD. Rome. 2.79g. DIVVS VERVS, his bare head rt. / CONSECRATIO, Pyramidal crematorium of four-storeys with the apex surmounted by emperor in quadriga facing. RIC 596b. VF. $75View
119. Commodus. 177 – 192 AD. AR Denarius of 187 AD. Rome. 2.80g. M. COMM. ANT. P. FEL. AVG. BRIT., his laureate head rt. / HILAR. AVG. P.M. TR.P. XII IMP. VIII COS. V P.P., Hilaritas standing lt., holding a branch and palm. RIC 150a. VF. $75View
120. Caracalla. 198- 217 AD. AR Antoninianus of 215 AD. Rome. 4.18g. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. GERM., his radiate, draped and cuirassed bust rt. / P.M. TR. P. XVIII COS IIII P.P., Jupiter standing rt., holding a thunderbolt and scepter. RIC 258a. VF. $95View
121. Caracalla. 198 – 217 AD. AE-28. Nicomedia, Bithynia. 16.63g. ANTWNEINOC AVGOVTOC, his laureate head rt. / NIKOMHDEWN DIC NEWKOPWN, emperor in military dress, standing lt., holding a patera and a sceptre, a standard to either side. Varbanov II, 2733. Good EF, crisp details. $300View
122. Caracalla. 198 – 217 AD. AR Denarius of 215. Rome. 3.19g. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. GERM., his laureate head rt. / P.M. TR.P. XVIII COS. IIII P.P., radiate lion walking lt., holding a thunderbolt. RIC 283. VF. $100View
123. Geta. 209 – 212 AD. AR Denarius of 199 AD. Rome. 3.31g. P. SEPT. GETA CAES. PONT., his bare-headed and draped bust rt. / NOBILITAS, Nobilitas standing rt., holding palladium and a sceptre. RIC 13a. Nice VF, pleasing portrait. $75View
124. Macrinus. 217 – 218 AD. AR Denarius of 217 AD. Rome. 3.19g. IMP. C. M. OPEL. SEV. MACRINVS AVG., his laureate and cuirassed bust rt. / IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing lt., holding a thunderbolt and a sceptre, small figure of the emperor before. RIC 76. VF with a good early portrait style. $150View
125. Diadumenian Caesar. 217 – 218 AD. AR Denarius of 218 AD. Rome. 3.46g. M. OPEL. ANT. DIADVMENIAN CAES., his bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust rt. / PRINC. IVVENTVTIS, Prince standing lt., holding a standard and sceptre, two standards behind. RSC 6 Choice VF with a superb portrait. $350View
126. Elagabalus. 218 – 222 AD. AR Denarius of 218 – 219 AD. Rome. 3.13g. IMP. CAES. M. AVR. ANTONINVS AVG., his laureate and draped bust rt. / MARS VICTOR, Mars advancing rt., holding a trophy and spear. RIC 141. Nice EF, crisp portrait. $100View
127. Elagabalus. 218 – 222 AD. AE-23. Philippopolis, Thrace. 8.00g. AVT. K. M. AVPH. ANTWNINOC, his laureate, draped and cuirassed bust rt. / FILIPPOPOLEITWN NEWKO / PWN, prize-urn with emerging palm frond, PYQIA across urn. Varbanov III, 1532. VF. A scarce type commemorating the Pythian games in honor of Apollo Helios which took place in many of the eastern cities in about 240 AD. $200View
128. Julia Maesa, grandmother of Elagabalus. Augusta 218 – 224/5 AD. AR Denarius. Rome. 2.78g. IVLIA MAESA AVG., her draped bust rt. / PIETAS AVG., Pietas standing lt., holding hand over an altar. RIC 263. Choice VF. $100View
129. Gordian III. 238 – 244 AD. Sestertius of 240 – 243 AD. Rome. 18.50g. IMP. GORDIANVS PIVS FEL. AVG, his laureate, draped and cuirassed bust rt. / AETERNITATI AVG, Sol standing lt., raising hand and holding a globe, S-C in fields. RIC 297a. aVF. $75View
130. Gordian III. 238 – 244 AD. AE-35, Medallion. Odessus, Thrace. 24.73g. AVT. K.M. ANT. GOPDIANOC AVG., half-bust lt., radiate & cuirassed, raising hand and holding a globe. / ODHCCETWN, Gordian sacrificing out of a patera over a tripod and holding a spear. SNG Cop. 679 (same dies). $750View
131. Gordian III & Tranquillina, 241 – 244 AD. AE-26. Istrus, Moesia Inferior. 13.62g. AVT. K.M. ANTW. GOPDIANOC CEB. TPANKVILI., their confronted busts. / ICTPIHNWN, Serapis on horseback rt., holding a cornucopiae, eagle on a tall column behind. Varbanov I, 389. AVF and one of the scarcer cities for this type. $125View
132. Tranquillina, the wife of Gordian III. 241 – 244 AD. AE-23. Deultum, Thrace. 6.76g. SAB. TRANQVILLINA AVG., her diademed and draped bust rt. / COL. FL. PAC. DEVLT., Zeus standing lt., holding a patera and a sceptre. Varbanov II, 2388. VF with a nice portrait. $150View
133. Philip I. 244 – 249 AD. AR Antoninianus of 245 – 247 AD. Rome. 4.03g. IMP. M. IVL. PHILIPPVS AVG., his radiate, draped and cuirassed bust rt. / ANNONA AVG., Annona standing lt., holding corn-ears over a modius and a cornucopiae. RIC 28c. EF. $75View
134. Philip II. 247 – 249 AD. AR Tetradrachm of 248 AD as Augustus. Antioch, Syria. 11.98g. AYTOK. K.M. IOYLI. FILIPPOC CEB., his laureate, draped and cuirassed bust rt. / DHMAPX EXOYXIAX YPATOG, eagle standing lt., looking back, wreath in beak, ANTIOXIA / SC below. Prieur 412. Nice EF. $300View
135. Trajan Decius. 249 – 251 AD. AR Antoninianus of 250 AD. Rome. 4.11g. IMP. C.M.Q. TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG., his radiate and cuirassed bust rt. / GENIVS EXERC. ILLVRICIANI, Genius standing lt., holding a patera and a cornucopiae, standard behind. RIC 4b. EF. $75View
136. Hostilian. 251 AD. Antoninianus struck as Caesar. Rome. 4.59g. C. VALENS HOSTIL. MES. QVINTVS N.C., his radiate and draped bust rt. / PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Hostilian, in military dress, standing lt., holding a standard and spear. RIC 181d. VF, strong portrait. $200View
137. Volusian. 251 – 253 AD. Antoninianus. Branch Mint. 3.41g. IMP. C. C. VIB. VOLVSIANVS AVG., his radiate, draped and cuirassed bust rt. / VIRTVS AVGG, Virtus standing rt., leaning on a shield and holding a spear. RIC 206. VF, nice portrait. $65View
138. Valerian I. 253 – 260 AD. Antoninianus of 258 AD. Lugdunum. 3.42g. IMP. VALERIANVS P. AVG, his radiate, draped and cuirassed bust rt. / ORIENS AVGG, Sol advancing lt., raising hand and holding a whip. RIC 10. VF with a well struck reverse. $75View
139. Gallienus. 253 – 268 AD. Antoninianus of 265 – 266 AD. Rome. 3.21g. GALLIENVS AVG., his radiate head rt. / SECVRIT. PERPET, Securitas standing lt., leaning on a column, holding a sceptre, ‘H’ in field rt. RIC 280. EF with some flatness on the reverse. Remarkable portrait. $65View
140. Gallienus. 253 – 268 AD. Antoninianus. Rome. 2.47g. GALLIENVS AVG., his radiate head rt. / PROVID. AVG., Providentia standing lt., holding a globe and cornucopiae. RIC 267. VF with attractive double-striking. $100View
141. Gallienus. 253 – 268 AD. Antoninianus of 267 AD. Asian Mint. 3.09g. GALLIENVS AVG., his radiate and cuirassed bust rt. / SALVS AVG., Apollo standing lt., holding corn-ears and resting on a tripod, PXV in ex. RIC 610. VF. $50View
142. Salonina, the wife of Gallienus. 254 – 268 AD. Antoninianus. Rome. 3.47g. CORN. SALONINA AVG., her diademed and draped bust rt., on a crescent. / PIETAS AVG., Pietas standing lt., raising her hand and holding a box of perfumes. RIC 21. EF. $75View
143. Postumus. 259 – 268 AD. Antoninianus of 260 – 261 AD. Trier. 3.42g. IMP. C. POSTVMVS P.F. AVG., his radiate and cuirassed bust rt. / P.M. TR.P. COS. II PP., Virtus standing l., a globe and spear. RIC 54. VF. $50View
144. Marius. 268 AD. Antoninianus. Cologne mint. 2.97g. IMP C MARIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right / CONCORD MILIT, clasped hands. RIC 6. VF. $200View
145. Quietus. 260 – 261 AD. Antoninianus. Antioch, Syria. 3.49g. IMP. C. FVL. QVIETVS P.F. AVG., his radiate and draped bust rt. / SOL INVICTO, Sol standing lt., raising hand and holding a globe. RIC 10. EF with a weakly struck reverse. Superb image of this scarcer ruler. $225View
146. Divo Claudius II. Died 270 AD. Antoninianus struck c.270 AD by Quintillus. Cyzicus. 2.90g. DIVO CLAVDIO, his radiate head rt. / CONSECRATIO, eagle standing lt., head turned back. RIC 266. VF, nice for type. $75View
147. Quintillus. 270 AD. Antoninianus. Rome. 3.00g. IMP. C. M. AVR. CL. QVINTILLVS AVG., his radiate, draped and cuirassed bust rt. / PAX AVG., Pax standing lt., holding a branch and sceptre, ‘H’ in field lt. RIC 26. Choice EF and fully struck up on both sides, thus rare. $150View
148. Aurelian. 270 – 275 AD. Antoninianus of 271 AD. Cyzicus. 4.30g. IMP. AVRELIANVS AVG., his radiate and cuirassed bust rt., pellet below. / ROMAE AETERNE, Roma seated lt. on a shield, holding Victory and a scepter. RIC 337v; Gobl 312 bl; Estiot 10077 var. (1). EF and quite scarce. $75View
149. Aurelian. 270 – 275 AD. Antoninianus of 274 AD. Serdica. 3.98g. IMP. AVRELIANVS AVG., his radiate and cuirassed bust rt. / ORIENS AVG, Sol standing lt. between captives, raising hand and holding a globe, XXI.T in ex. RIC 279; Gobl 254 b3. VF. $50View
150. Tacitus. 275 – 276 AD. Antoninianus of 275 AD. Ticinum. 3.71g. IMP. C. M. CL. TACITVS AVG., his radiate, draped and cuirassed bust rt. / CONSERVAT. MILIT., Emperor receiving a globe from Mars, S in ex. RIC 133. EF, flan crack. $75View
151. Probus. 276 – 282 AD. Antoninianus of 280 AD. Cyzicus. 3.01g. IMP. C. M. AVR. PROBVS P.F. AVG., his radiate, draped and cuirassed bust rt. / CONCORDIA MILITVM, emperor receiving a wreath from Victory, ‘Q’ below, MCXXI in ex. RIC. 907. EF. $75View
152. Probus. 276 – 282 AD. Antoninianus of 280 AD. Antioch, Syria. 3.51g. IMP. C. M. AVR. PROBVS P.F. AVG., his radiate, draped and cuirassed bust rt. / CLEMENTIA TEMP., Emperor standing rt., holding a sceptre, receiving a globe from Jupiter, ‘A.’ below, XXI in ex. RIC 922. Nice VF. $50View
153. Probus. 276 – 282 AD. Antoninianus of 280 AD. Tripolis, Phoenicia. 3.75g. IMP. C. M. AVR. PROBV P.F. AVG., his radiate, draped and cuirassed bust rt. / CLEMENTIA TEMP., Emperor standing rt., holding a sceptre, receiving a globe from Jupiter, XXI in ex. RIC 927. Nice VF, scarcer mint. $75View
154. Carinus. 283 – 285 AD. Antoninianus of 284 – 285 AD. 3.18g. IMP. CARINVS P.F. AVG., his radiate and cuirassed bust rt. / IOVI STATORI, Jupiter standing lt., holding Victory and a sceptre, eagle at his feet, KAB in ex. RIC 258. VF. Originally a reverse type of Numerian, taken over by Carinus after Numerian’s death. See A. Brown, Coinage of Carus etc, pp.9-10. $100View
155. Diocletian. 284 – 305 AD. Follis of 295 – 296 AD. Cyzicus. 10.35g. IMP. C. C. VAL. DIOCLETIANVS P.F. AVG, his laureate head rt. / GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Genius standing lt., holding a patera and a cornucopiae, KG in ex. RIC 10a. VF. $50View
156. Diocletian. 284 – 305 AD. Follis of 297 – 298 AD. Heraclea. 10.26g. IMP. C. C. VAL. DIOCLETIANVS P.F. AVG., his laureate head rt. / GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Genius standing lt., holding patera and cornucopiae, THE in ex. RIC 19a. Nice VF. $75View
157. Maximian. 286 – 305 AD. AR Argentius of 295 – 297 AD. Rome. 2.27g. MAXIMIANVS AVG., his laureate head rt. / VIRTVS MILITVM, four princes sacrificing over a tripod before a gate in a six-turreted enclosure. RIC 40b. Nice VF. $300View
158. Maximian. 286 – 305 AD. Follis of 305 – 307 AD. Trier. 8.74g. IMP. MAXIMIANVS P. AVG., his laureate and cuirassed bust rt. / GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Genius standing lt., holding a patera and a cornucopiae, S-F in fields, PTR in ex. RIC 655b. Nice VF. $75View
159. Divo Constantius I. Died 306 AD. Follis of 307 – 308 AD. Ticinum. 5.35g. DIVO CONSTANTIO AVG., his veiled head rt. / MEMORIA DIVI CONSTANTI, eagle with wings spread stg. rt. on a doomed shrine with arched double doors closed, TT in ex. RIC 97. aVF, scarce type. $75View
160. Maxentius. 306 – 312 AD. Follis of 309 AD. Ostia. 7.10g. IMP. C. MAXENTIVS P.F. AVG., his laureate head rt. / AETERNITAS AVG. N., Castor and Pollux holding their bridled horses, MOSTP in ex. RIC 15. VF. $50View
161. Divus Romulus. Died 309 AD. Follis. Struck 309-312 AD. Ostia mint. 6.65g. DIVO ROMVLO N V BIS CONS, bare head right / AETERNAE MEMORIAE, domed shrine with right door ajar; above, eagle standing right, head left; MOSTQ. RIC 34. VF. $250View
162. Licinius I. 308 – 324 AD. Follis of 319 AD. Arelate. 3.03g. IMP. LICINIVS AVG., his laureate and cuirassed bust rt. / IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG, emperor on the back of an eagle, holding a thunderbolt and a scepter, PARL in ex. RIC 197. VF, scarcer type. $125View
163. Licinius I. 308 – 324 AD. Follis of 321 – 324 AD. Heraclea. 2.50g. IMP. C. VAL. LICIN. LICINIVS P.F. AVG, his radiate and cuirassed bust rt. / IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing lt., holding Victory and a sceptre, eagle before, captive behind, X/IIG in field, SMHA in ex. RIC 52. Nice VF. $50View
164. Licinius II, Caesar. 317 – 324 AD. Follis of 319 AD. Thessalonica. 3.41g. LICINIVS IVN. NOB. CAES., his laureate, draped and cuirassed bust rt. / VIRT. EXERC., Sol standing facing, at the center of a large X-shaped camp plan? RIC 70(R5). VF and a nice example of this rare and enigmatic type. $400View
165. Constantine I. 307 – 337 AD. Follis of 320 – 321 AD. Ticinum. 3.00g. CONSTANTINVS AVG., his laureate head rt. / D.N. CONSTANTINI MAX AVG., laurel-wreath enclosing VOT XX, PT in ex. RIC 140. Choice VF. $50View
166. Helena, the mother of Constantine I, Augusta 324 – 326 AD. Follis of 325 - 326 AD. Alexandria. 2.71g. FL. HELENA AVGVSTA, her diademed and draped bust rt. / SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, Securitas standing lt., lowering a branch and raising robe, SMALB in ex. RIC 38. Nice EF. $150View
167. Constantine II. 337 – 340 AD. Follis of 317 as Caesar. Trier. 3.11g. FL. CL. CONSTANTINVS IVN N.C., his bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust rt. / CLARITAS REIPVBLICAE, Sol standing lt., raising hand and holding a globe, T - F in fields, ATR in ex. RIC 154. Nice EF. $75View
168. Constantine II. 337 – 340 AD. Follis of 320 AD as Caesar. Siscia. 2.92g. CONSTANTINVS IVN. NOB. C., his consular bust facing lt., holding Victory on a globe. / VIRTVS EXERCIT, a pair of bound captives flanking a banner inscribed VOT X; in fields, S-F / HL; in ex., BSIS crescent/star. RIC 133 (R5). VF with a spots of red encrustation. Choice bust style. $75View
169. Jovian. 363 – 64 AD. AE-3. Heraclea Mint. 2.70g. D.N. IOVIANVS P.F. AVG., his diademed, draped and cuirassed bust lt. / VOT V MVLT X, within a laurel-wreath, HERACB in ex. RIC 110. VF with a choice portrait. $75View
170. Valentinian I. 364 – 375 AD. AR Heavy Siliqua of 364 – 367 AD. Constantinople. 2.78g. D.N. VALENTINIANVS P.F. AVG., his diademed, draped and cuirassed bust rt. / VOT V within a laurel wreath, CONSPB in ex. cf.RIC.IX.11a/f: unlisted mintmark and bust/reverse type combination. Unpublished? heavy-weight issue. $400View
171. Arcadius. 383 – 408 AD. AE-of 395 – 401 AD. Nicomedia. 3.17g. D.N. ARCADIVS P.F. AVG, his diademed, draped and cuirassed bust rt. / VIRTVS EXERCIT, Emperor standing with spear and shield crowned by Victory who stands beside him, SMNB in ex. RIC 62. Nice VF, good for this issue. $50View
172. Aelia Eudoxia, the wife of Arcadius. 400 – 404 AD. AE-3, 401 – 403 AD. Nicomedia. 1.47g. AEL. EVDOXIA AVG, her diademed and draped bust rt. / SALVS REIPVBLICAE, victory seated rt., inscribing a chi-rho on a shield set on her knee, SMNA in ex. RIC 102. VF. $75View
173. Leo I. 457 – 474 AD. Gold Solidus of c.462 – 466 AD. Constantinople. 4.39g. D.N. LEO PERPET AVG., his helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding a sceptre and shield. / VICTORIA AVGGA, Victory standing lt., holding a long jeweled cross, star in field rt., COMOB in ex. RIC 605. Choice VF. $400View
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174. Claudius. 41 – 54 AD. Tetradrachm of Year 3, 42 – 43 AD. Alexandria. 12.24g. TI. KLAYDI. KAIS. SEBA. GEPMANI AYTOKP, his laureate head rt., LIG before. / MESSALINA KAIS. SEBAS., Messalina standing lt., holding 2 small figures and corn-ears. Curtis 13. aVF. $100View
175. Nero & Octavia. 54 - 64 AD. Tetradrachm of Year 4, 57 - 58 AD. Alexandria. 10.60g. NEP. KLAY. KAIS. SEB. GEP. AYTO, his laureate head rt., LD before. / OKTAOYIA SEBASTOY, draped bust of Octavia rt. Curtis 133; BMC 119. Fine, some obverse corrosion. $75View
176. Nero. 54 – 68 AD. Tetradrachm of Year 4, 57 – 58 AD. Alexandria. 6.15g. NEP. KLAY. KAIS. SEB. GEP. AYTO., his laureate head rt. / NEO. AGAQ. DAIM, Agathodaemon serpent erect, enfolding a corn-ears and poppy. Curtis 28. aVF. Nice type. $75View
177. Nero. 54 – 68 AD. Tetradrachm of Year 11, 64 – 65 AD. Alexandria. 11.66g. TI. KLAYDI. KAIS. SEBA. GEP., his radiate and cuirassed bust rt. / AYTOKPA, eagle standing lt., palm on shoulder, LIA before. Curtis 83; Milne 228. aVF. $75View
178. Nero. 54 – 68 AD. Tetradrachm of Year 14, 67 – 68 AD. Alexandria. 11.55g. NEPW KLAY. KAIS. SEB. GEP. AYTO, his radiate head lt. / AKTIOS APOLLWN, bust of Apollo rt., star before. Curtis 57; Milne 287. aVF. $75View
179. Galba. 68 – 69 AD. Tetradrachm of year 2, 69 AD. Alexandria. 11.91g. SEPOVI GALBA AYTO KAIS. SEBA., his laureate head rt., LB before. / ELEVQEPIA, Eleutheria standing lt., leaning on a column, holding a wreath. Curtis 216; Milne 323. aVF. $100View
180. Vespasian. 69 – 79 AD. Tetradrachm of Year 2, 69 – 70 AD. Alexandria. 10.89g. AYTOK. KAIS. SEBA OVESPASIANOV, his laureate head rt., LB before. / EIPHNH, Eirene standing lt., holding a branch and caduceus. Curtis 252; BMC 233. VF, some corrosion on reverse. $75View
181. Vespasian. 69 – 79 AD. Tetradrachm. Antioch, Syria. 14.35g. AYTOKPATWP KAICAP CEBACTOC OYECPACIANOC, his laureate head rt. / ETOYC NEOY IEPOY A, eagle standing lt. on club palm frond in front. Prieur 132. Fine. $75View
182. Hadrian. 117 – 138 AD. AE-Drachm of Year 14, 129 - 130 AD. Alexandria. 22.68g. AVT. KAIC. TPAIAN ADPIANOC CEB, his laureate head rt. / LI , Athena standing lt., leaning on a shield, holding Victory. VF and a pleasing example. $200View
183. Hadrian. 117 – 138 AD. Lot of 4 Tetradrachms. Alexandria. Rx./ Nilus, Clasped Hands; Alexandria & emperor; and Serapis. All Fine and pleasing examples. $300/4View
184. Hadrian. 117 – 138 AD. Lot of 3 Bronze Drachms. Alexandria. Rx./ Emperor in Quadriga of horses; Emperor in a quadriga of Elephants; Tyche reclining on a couch; Also include a Drachm of Trajan, 98 –117 AD, RX./ Ares & Athena standing. All are aFine with attractive patination. $150/4View
185. Lucius Verus. 161 – 169 AD. AE-Drachm of Year 3, 163 – 164 AD. Alexandria. 22.10g. L. AYPHLIOC OYHPOC CEBA., his laureate head rt. / EYQENIA, Euthenia standing lt., holding a branch and cornucopiae, L-I in fields. Milne 2470. Fine and a very attractive example. $200View
186. Gallienus. 253 – 268 AD. Tetradrachm of Year 10, Decennalia Issue, 262 – 263 AD. Alexandria. 11.03g. AYT. K. P. LIK. GALLIHNOC CEB., his laureate, draped and cuirassed bust rt. / Laurel-wreath containing, DEKA / ETHPI / CKY / PIOY; in ex., LI. Datt. 5273; Geissen 2915. VF. $200View
187. Claudius II. 268 – 270 AD. Tetradrachm of Year 2, 268 – 269 AD. 10.98g. AYT. K. KLAYDIOC CEB., his laureate and cuirassed bust rt. / LB, Bust of Hermanubis rt., wearing a modius, palm-caduceus before. Curtis 1701. aEF. $150View
Dark Ages
188. Ostrogoths, Athalric, 526 – 534 AD, AE-18. 3.85g. INVICTA ROMA, helmeted head of Roma rt. / DN ATHALARICVS REX in 4 lines in wreath, Grierson MEC 135. Nice VF, well centered with full legends. Scarce this nice. $300View
Byzantine
189. Justinian I. 527 – 565 AD. Follis of 538 – 539 AD. Nicomedia. 22.30g. D.N. IVSTINIANVS P.P. AVG, his helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding a globus cruciger and a shield emblazoned with a horseman. / Large ‘M’, regnal year 12. SBC 201. EF and a superb example. $500View
190. Justinian I. 527 – 565 AD. Follis of 541 - 542 AD. Constantinople. 22.52g. D.N. IVSTINIANVS P.P. AVG, his helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding a globus cruciger and a shield emblazoned with a horseman. / Large ‘M’, regnal year 15. SBC 201. Nice VF. $225View
191. Justinian I. 527 565 AD. AE 4 Nummi. Thessalonica. 1.12g. D.N. IVSTINIANVS P.P. AVG., his diademed, draped and cuirassed bust rt. / Large D flanked by A-P; cross above. DOC I 101; Metcalf, Thess. 306’ MIB I 176a; SB 195. aVF/VF. According to CNG Mail Bid Sale 66, Metcalf recorded fifteen examples of 4 nummi bronzes in the course of his research, including five of this subtype. The 4 nummi pieces of Justinian I from Thessalonica is regarded as by far the rarest denomination. This example is far better than the example in Mail Bid sale 66, with full legends and a nice bust of the emperor. $500View
192. Maurice Tiberius. 582 – 602 AD. Follis of 578 – 579 AD. Constantinople. 17.38g. D.N. TIB. CONSTANT. P.P. AVG., his helmeted bust facing, wearing imperial robes and holding a mappa and eagle-tipped scepter. / Large ‘M’, cross above, year 5, CONB in ex. BMC 37. Choice VF on a large flan. A handsome example. $200View
193. Maurice Tiberius. 582 – 602 AD. Follis of 589 – 590 AD. Nicomedia. 9.34g. D.N. MAV. TIBE., his helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding a globus cruciger. / Large ‘M’, cross above, ANNO to lt., YIII to rt., B below, NIKO in ex. S.512. VF for type. $50View
194. Heraclius. 610 – 641 AD. AR Hexagram. Constantinople. 6.23g. dd. NN. hERACLIYS ET hERA CONST., Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine std facing. / DEYS ADIYTA ROMANIS, cross potent on globe above three steps. D.O. 61; S.795. Crude VF. $100View
195. Basil I. 867 – 886 AD. AR Miliaresion. Constantinople. 2.72g. IhSYS XRISTYS NICA, cross potent on four steps, globe beneath. / +bASI / LIOS CE/ CONSTAn / TIn’ PISTV / bASILIS / ROMEO’ in six lines. SBC 1708; D.O. 7. Mint State, superb. $350View
196. Romanus III, 1028 – 1034 AD. Anonymous Class B Follis. Constantinople. 9.89g. Bust of Christ, nimbate, holding book of gospels. / IS – XS / bAS – ILE / bAS – ILE, in three line to either side of a cross on three steps. DO. pp.676,9. Nice VF. $150View
Varia
197. Italy, Venice. Domanico Contarini. 1659 – 1674. Gold Ducat. 3.47g. Dodge kneeling before St. Mark, holding a sceptre. / Christ standing within an oval of stars. Fr. 1332. EF. $400View
198. Peru, unofficial AE Eight Reales imitating: Lima, 1805. 15.61g. Bust of King Carlos III rt. / Coat of arms topped with crown, between pillars of Hercules. See C#76 for listings of the official silver issue this bronze piece copies. These imitative types had a wide variety of uses and this example is certainly a contemporary with the originals as its surfaces and encrustation indicate it has seen some time in the ground. An interesting coin. $200View
Roman & Greek Coin Lots
199. Lot of 14 mixed Greek bronzes from various places including Macedon, Thrace and Syria. Grade VG – Fine. $100View
200. Lot of 6 Greek and Roman coins. 1). Campania, Neapolis. 300 – 250 BC. AR Nomos. Head of Athena. / Man-headed bull. 2). Syria, Antiochus VII. 138 – 129 BC. AE21. Rx./ Zeus. 3). Hispania, Gades. 1st Cent. BC. Herakles. / Fish. 4). Unidentified Archaic Silver Fractional. 5). Macedon, Demetrios Poliorketes. 306 – 285 BC. AE-10. Female head. / Prow. 6). Caracalla. 198 – 217 AD. AR Denarius. Rx./ Mars. Grades around Fine. $175View
201. Lot of 21 Roman silver Denarii. Procilia 2; Rubria 1; Mussidia 7; Vespasian. 69 – 79 AD. Rx./ Pax; Titus. 79 – 81 AD. Rx./ Captive & Trophy; Domitian. 81 – 96 AD. Rx./ Pegasus; Trajan. 98 – 117 AD. Rx./ Victory; Antoninus Pius. 138 – 161 AD. Rx./ Head of Marcus Aurelius Caesar; Antoninus Pius. 138 – 161 AD. Rx./ Virtus; Divo Antoninus Pius. Rx./ funeral pyre; Septimius Severus. 193 – 217 AD. Rx./ Fortuna; Septimius Severus. 193 – 211 AD. Rx./ Salus; Septimius Severus. 193 – 211 AD. Rx./ Emperor stg.; Julia Domna. 193 – 217 AD. Rx./ Vesta; Caracalla. 198 – 217 AD. Rx./ Captives & Trophy; Geta. 209 – 212 AD. Rx./ Felicitas; Julia Soaemias. 218 – 222 AD. Rx./ Venus; Severus Alexander. 222 – 235 AD. East. Rx./ Roma; Severus Alexander. 222 – 235 AD. East. Rx./ Victory; Julia Mamaea 222 – 235 AD. Rx./ Juno; Maximinus I. 235 – 238 AD. Rx./ Emperor stg. Grades VG – aVF. $200View
202. Lot of 7 Roman Antoninianii. 3 of Gordian III. 238 – 244 AD. Rx./ Virtus, Prince stg. & Concordia; Philip II. 247 – 249 AD. Rx./ Prince stg.; Herennius Etruscus. 250 – 251 AD. Rx./ Spes; Valerian I. 253 – 260 AD. Rx./ Presentation scene; Gallienus. 253 – 268 AD. Rx./ Presentation scene. Grades Fine to nice VF. $100View
203. Lot of 3 Imperial coins. 1). Probus, 276 – 282 AD. Antoninianus. Ticinum. Rx./ Sol in a facing quadriga of horses. 2). Carinus. 283 – 285 AD. Antoninianus. Cyzicus. Rx./ Emperor & Virtus; 3). Licinius I. 308 – 324 AD. Follis. Kyzicus. Rx./ Jupiter standing lt. All nice VF and pleasing examples. $125View
204. Lot of 7 coins. 1). Trajan. Denarius. Rx./ Trophy; 2). Antoninus Pius. Denarius. Rx./ Vesta; 3). Severus Alexander. Denarius. Rx./ Mars; 4). Gallienus. Antoninianus. Rx./ Goat; 5). Claudius II. Antoninianus. Rx./ Fides; 6). Maxentius. Follis. Rx./ Roma within Temple; 7). Justin II & Sophia. Follis. Average grade fine and all good examples. $125View
205. Lot of 20 Roman & Byzantine Imperial bronzes. Germanicus. Died 19 AD. As. Rx./ SC; Caligula. 37 – 41 AD. As. Rx./ Vesta; Claudius. 41 – 54 AD. As. Rx./ Libertas; Claudius. 41 – 54 AD. As. Minerva; Vespasian. 69 – 79 AD. Sestertius. Rx./ Roma; Domitian. 81 – 96 AD. As. Rx./ Minerva; Trajan. 98 – 117 AD. Dupondius. Rx./ Abundance; Diva Faustina Sr. Died 141 AD. As. Rx./ Crescent & stars; Diva Faustina Sr. Died 141 AD. As. Rx./ Pietas; Licinius I. 308 – 324 AD. Follis. Rx./ Jupiter on eagle; Licinius I (2). 308 – 324 AD. Follis. Rx./ Jupiter; Constantine I. 307 – 337 AD. Follis. Rx./ Vows; Constantine I. 307 – 337 AD. Follis. Rx./ Jupiter; Julien II. 360 – 363 AD. AE-1. Rx./ Apis Bull; Jovian. 363 – 364 AD. AE-3. Rx./ Vows; Gratian. 367 – 383 AD. AE-2. Rx./ Emperor & kneeling woman; Gratian. 367 – 383 AD. AE-4. Rx./ Vows; Anastasius. 491 – 517 AD. Follis; Justin II & Sophia. 565 – 578 AD. Half-Follis. Grades aFine to VF. Diverse mix of material and rulers. $200View
206. Large lot of 32 Roman bronzes. Probus (2), 276 – 282 AD. Antoninianus; Carus, 282 – 283 AD. Antoninianus; Carinus, 283 – 285 AD. Antoninianus; Diocletian (2), 284 – 305 AD. Antoninianus & Follis; Maximian (2), 286 – 305 AD. Antoninianus; Galerius (2), 305 – 311 AD. Antoninianus & Follis; Maxentius, 309 – 312 AD. Follis; Licinius I (3). 308 – 324 AD. Follis; Constantine I (8). 307 – 337 AD. Follis; Helena. 324 – 326 AD. Follis; Crispus. 317 – 326 AD. Follis; Constantine II (2). 337 – 340 AD. Follis; Constantius II (2). 337 – 361 AD. Follis & Centenionalis; Constantius Gallus. 251 – 255 AD. Centenionalis; Urbs Roma Commemorative (2). Follis; Constantinopolis Commemorative. Follis. Grade Fine to VF. Not a bad lot at all. $200View
207. Lot of 22 Roman provincial bronzes. Antoninus Pius. AE-26. Anchialus, Thrace; Marcus Aurelius. AE-26. Hadrianopolis, Thrace; Commodus. AE-26. Anchialus, Thrace; Commodus. AE-26. Hadrianopolis, Thrace; Commodus. AE-18. Philippopolis, Thrace; Septimius Severus (2). AE-18. Nicopolis, Moesia Inferior; Caracalla. AE-27. Tomis, Moesia Inferior; Caracalla. AE-27. Pautalia, Thrace; Caracalla. AE-28. Serdica, Thrace; Caracalla. AE-18. Pautalia, Thrace; Caracalla (2). AE-18. Nicopolis, Moesia Inferior; Geta. AE-28. Augusta Trajan, Thrace; Macrinus & Diadumenian. AE-27. Marcianopolis, Moesia Inferior; Elagabalus (2). AE-18. Nicopolis, Moesia Inferior; Severus Alexander & Julia Mamaea, AE-26. Marcianopolis, Moesia Inferior. Gordian III. AE-26. Odessus, Thrace; Gordian III. AE-26. Nicopolis, Moesia Inferior; Gordian III. AE-26. Marcianopolis, Moesia Inferior; Trebonianus Gallus. AE-25. Viminacium, Moesia Superior. Grades aFine to aVF. $225View
Kushan Coin lots
208. Lot of 10 copper Tetradrachms of Vima Kadphises, 110 – 128 AD. King standing lt., sacrificing over an altar. / Siva standing before a Nandi. MAC 3028. Grade Fine. $100View
209. Lot of 10 bronze ¼ units of Kanishka I, 128 – 154 AD. All feature king sacrificing over an altar on the obverse and one of a variety of deities on the reverse. Grades Fine to aVF. $100View
210. Lot of 10 mixed bronzes. Rulers represented are Kadjula Kadphises, 30 – 80 AD; Vima Takto (Soter Megas) 90 – 110 AD; Kanishka I, 128 – 154 AD; and Huvishka, 154 – 192 AD. Grades Fine to aVF and a good mixed lot of rulers. $125View
211. Lot of 10 mixed bronzes. Rulers represented are Kadjula Kadphises, 30 – 80 AD; Vima Takto (Soter Megas) 90 – 110 AD; Kanishka I, 128 – 154 AD; Huvishka, 154 – 192 AD; and Vasu Deva I, 192 – 228 AD. Grades Fine to aVF and a good mixed lot of rulers. $125View
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