Ancient and US Coins

November 24, 1996

EARLY AMERICAN COINS

1. Colonial Period, 1664 London Elephant Token, Copper, thick planchet. Elephant to l. / God Preserve London, shield. Nice VF. $400

2. Wood's Hibernia halfpenny of 1723. Bust of George II r. / Britannia, date. VF. $50

3. Virginia halfpenny, 1773. George III bust r. / Arms. VG. $50

4. NOVA CONSTELLATIO copper token dated 1783. VG. $50

5. State Issue of Massachusetts, 1787 copper cent. Arrows in eagle's left talon. VF. $125

6. State Issue of Connecticut, 1787, copper cent. Bust l. / Std. figure. VG+ $45

7. State Issue of New Jersey, 1786, copper 1/15th shilling. NOVA CAESAREA, horse head above plough./E PLURIBUS UNUM, shield. VF+ (flan clip). $400

8. MACHINS MILLS COINAGE, halfpence, 1776 Bust of George III to r. / Britannia std. l. Redbook pg. 42. F+. Rare. $200

9. New York, 1787, NOVA EBORAC issue. Laur. hd. r. / Seated figure. Nice fine. $200

10. Kentucky Token, 1792-94; half-cent size, edge lettering: Payable in Lancaster, London, Bristol. Hand holds scroll "Our Cause is Just" / E PLURIBUS UNUM, star design with each state's first initial. EF. (minor scratch) $200

11. North American, 1781 copper half penny token. COMMERCE, sailing vessel. / Std. figure with harp (for Ireland.) F. $35

12. Washington 1793 halfpenny. Bust of George Washington to l. / Ship. Very Fine. $150

UNITED STATES COINS

Liberty Cap Type

13. 1794, good and rare.

Draped Bust Type

14. 1804, fine with nice gloss.

15. Two coins. 1804 (cleaned) and 1805. Both fine.

Classic Head

16. 1833, rim flaw below date. About fine plus.

17. 1835, nice VF.

18. 1851, VF with nice toning.

Indian Head Type

19. 1859. Copper-nickel, Choice EF.

20. 1863. Copper-nickel, Choice EF.

21. 1863. Copper-nickel, Choice EF with slight obv. scratch by date.

22. 1903. VF.

Large Cents

23. 1794, about good, rare.

24. 1798, fine.

25. 1798, very good.

26. Three coins. 1810, 1836, 1837.VG-fine.

27. Two coins. Both 1837 and fine plus.

29. Three coins. 1847, and two 1852, all VF.

Two-Cent Piece 30. 1864, EF.

Three-Cent Piece

31. A lot of four, three in silver and dated 1852 in fine, 1857, nice VF+, 1860 in VF. One in nickel and dated 1868 in F.

Nickel Five Cent Pieces

32. A choice lot of Six. Two Shield types, 1866, 1868 both VF; two "V" types, 1883, VF and 1897, choice EF. Lastly, two Buffalo types, both 1913, fine and about VF.

Draped Bust Type

33. 1796, VG and rare.

Capped Bust

34. 1835, fine.

Liberty Seated Type

35. 1837, F+/VF.

Liberty Seated Type

36. A lot of two. 1858, and 1861. Both about EF.

Draped Bust Type

37. 1805, About VF.

Capped bust dime

38. A lot of two. 1827, 1835, both VF.

Liberty Seated Type

39. 1837, about VF.

40. A lot of two. 1857, 1891, both VF.

Barber type

41. A lot of two, 1892, 1900, both about unc.

Twenty-Cent Pieces

42. A lot of two 1875-s. One about VF with scratch, the second in VG.

Quarter Dollars

Draped Bust Type, Heraldic Eagle Reverse.

43. 1806, about fine.

44. 1806, no denomination, VG with slight rim flaw.

45. 1828, VG.

46. A lot of two. 1836 Bust type in VG, and a Seated Liberty, 1854 in fine.

Liberty Seated Type

47. 1853 with arrow and rays. VF/EF.

48. 1854, with arrows and no motto, EF.

49. 1876cc, EF.

Barber Type

50. 1916, Choice EF.

Standing Liberty type

51. 1917, Type I, VF with attractive toning.

52. 1925, choice AU.

Flowing Hair Type

53. 1795, VG/G and rare. Draped bust Type, Heraldic Eagle

54. 1806, Nice F+.

Capped Bust Half Dollars

55. 1821, about BU; nice toning.

Capped Bust Half Dollars

56. 1826, About AU; nice toning.

Capped Bust Half Dollars

57. 1838, About EF with nice toning.

58. A lot of three, Capped Bust Half Dollars, 1825, 1831, 1837. Mostly in fine, the 1831 with some graffiti.

iberty Seated Type

59. 1846o, VF/EF, nice.

60. 1853, Arrows at date and rays around eagle. VF/EF.

61. A lot of two, 1854, in VF and 1861 in EF.

62. 1876s, EF.

Barber Type

63. 1898, EF.

Draped Bust Type with small eagle reverse

64. 1795, about fine plus with dark toning.

65. 1795, about fine with dark toning.

Draped Bust Type with Heraldic Eagle reverse

66. 1799, attractive nice VF.

Liberty Seated Type with Heraldic Eagle

67. 1842, nice VF.

68. 1860o, about fine.

69. 1871, about fine.

Trade Dollar

70. United States Trade Dollar, 1874s, virtually perfect except for a single chop mark below eagle's neck. $100

71. 1877s, Choice BU.

U.S. Commemorative Coins

72. Isabella Quarter Dollar, 1893, About BU.

73. Lafayette Dollar, 1900. Choice EF with attractive toning.

Trial Coinage

74. Feuchtwanger trial cent, 1837. Obv., eagle r. with 1837; rev. Feuchtwanger's composition one cent in wreath. EF. $100

American Medals

75. American Racing medal in white metal 28mm, reeded edge. Stg. horse to l., around GEORGE M. PATCHEN THE GREAT TROTTING STALLION / similar, around FLORA TEMPLE QUEEN OF THE TROTTING TURF. Choice EF+. $75

Continental Currency

76. $20 note issued by act of Congress on 14th of January, 1779. Signed by John Leacock and Robert A. Roberts. Worn, Good. $30

77. $20 note issued by the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantation. Issued 2 July 1780. Signed by A. Comstock. VF. $50

Bank of the U.S.

78. The Bank of the United States, $1,000, issued Dec. 15, 1840. Stamped on back and signed by G. W. Fairman for interest received. Six portraits including Ben Franklin's. VF. $100

U.S. Fractional Currency, (all small size)

79. Three Cent issue of March 3, 1863. Bust of Washington. KL3252. EF+. $50

80. Three Cent issue of March 3, 1863. Bust of Washington. KL3252. VF. $30

81. Five Cent issue of July 17, 1862 (First Issue) "Stamp" of Thomas Jefferson. Light brown with American Banknote monogram on back. KL 3210. EF-Unc. $100

82. Five Cent issue of March 3, 1863. Bust of Clark. Green back. EF $50

83. Ten Cent Issue of March 3, 1864 with portrait of Washington. Green back with 10 overprint and with large "0" over Washington's face. cp. KL 3259?. EF. $100

84. Ten Cent issue of March 3, 1863. (Fourth Issue.) KL 3327sq. EF. $50

85. Ten Cent Issue of 1874 (Fifth Issue.) KL 3350. EF. $35

86. Fifteen Cents of March 3, 1863. Bust of Columbia. KL 3332sq. VF+. $100

87. Twenty-five Cents of March 3, 1863. Bust of Washington. KL 3337sq. EF. $75

88. Fifty Cents of first issue with 5 stamps of Washington. KL 3221. About fine. $45

89. Fifty Cents, fifth issue with portrait of Crawford. KL 3353. VF. $50

Confederate States of America

90. Richmond, 50 cents, series of Feb. 17, 1864. Portrait of Jefferson Davis. Criswell 486. EF. $150

91. Richmond, $2, series of Feb. 17, 1864. Portrait of Judah p. Benjamin. (Engraved and Printed by Keatings & Ball) Criswell 470v. EF. $250

92. Richmond, $10, series of Sept. 2, 1861. Portraits of Hunter and Memminger. Red overprint "X"s". Cris. 173. Canceled, VF. $200

93. Richmond, $10, series of Sept. 2, 1861. Portraits of Hunter and Memminger. Red overprint "X"s". Cris. 173. Pinhole cancellation. VF. $200

94. Richmond, $10, series of Feb. 17, 1864. Portrait of R.M. Hunter; horses pulling cannon vignette. Black with reddish overprint. Cris. 540. EF. $100

95. Richmond, $20, series of September 2, 1861. Large sailing vessel in center, sailor at capstan to l. Serial letter "A". Cris. 101. EF. $100

96. Richmond, $20, VII series of Feb. 17, 1864. Capitol at Nashville, A.H. Stephens at r. Cris. 523. EF. $50

97. Richmond, $50, II series of Feb. 17, 1864. Portrait of Jefferson Davis. Blue back with large FIFTY. Cris. 496. F+. $50

98. Richmond, $100, series of Dec. 11, 1862. Portrait of J. C . Calhoun. Slaves hoeing cotton vignette. Three interest payments stamped on blank reverse. Cris. 310. VF. $100

99. Richmond, $100, series of June 30, 1862. Railway train, milkmaid vignettes. Cris. 300. VF. $50

100. Richmond, $100, series of August 16, 1862. Railway train, milkmaid vignettes. Cris. 300. VF. $50

101. Richmond, $100, I series of Feb. 17, 1864. Bust of Lucy Holcombe Pickens in center, George W. Randolph to r. HUNDRED in large letters on back. Cris. 347v. Nice VF. $200

102. Richmond, $500, dated Feb. 17, 1864.Black with reddish overprint. Bust of Stonewall Jackson r. Cris. 489. VF+ $400

Southern States Currency

103. North Carolina, $2 note Oct. 6, 1861. Plain back. Criswell p. 293 #21A. EF. $65

104. North Carolina, $5 note, (Bond) View of harbor and city of Wilmington. Plain back. Criswell p. 315, #123. VF. $40

105. North Carolina, $3 note Jan. 1, 1866, hand written serial No. 62 at right, plain back. Criswell p. 316. #125A. VF. $300up

106. South Carolina, Twenty Five Cent note issued 15 April 1861, with small vignette of Fort Sumter, April 13, 1861. The fore-runner of fractional currency issued two days after the first shots in the Civil War were fired! VF+. $100up

107. South Carolina, fractional currency set of six notes issued on February 1, 1863 by the Bank of the State of South Carolina, small size 4"x2.5". for 5, 10, 15, 25, 50, & 75 cents. each with central palm tree. Black with red over-print all signed in ink. F-VF. $100-300/6

108. Republic of Texas, $1 note issued from Austin. Criswell p. 372, #A1. Torn but rare $35

109. Republic of Texas, $5 note issued from Austin. Indian vignette, portrait of "Deaf" Smith. Criswell p. 374, #A4. Fine. $125

110. Republic of Texas, $20 note issued from Austin. Criswell p. 375, #A6. VG. $50

111. Virginia, $50 Treasury Note, series Oct. 15, 1862. Gov. James Mason. Cris. 7A (red overprint) VG $50

112. Virginia, $5 Treasury Note, series March 13, 1862. Auditor J. M. Bennett, gladiator in vignette. Plain paper, blank reverse. Cris. p. 413, #13. EF $75

113. Virginia, $1 Virginia Treasury Note, series, July 21, 1862. Ceres in vignette, Bust of Gov. John Letcher. Red overprint. Criswell P. 414, #17. VF. two pieces. $50/2

National & State Bank Notes

114. Connecticut, Bank of New-England at Goodspeed's Landing, East Haddam, a set of six uncirculated notes, $1, 2, 3,5, 10, 20. $100/6

115. Louisiana, Canal Bank of New Orleans, a lot of two notes, $500 and $1,000, both unsigned. EF. $50/2

116. North Carolina, The Bank of Washington, $4, series of 1852. Gorge and Martha Washington portraits. Blank reverse. F+. $125

117. South Carolina, Commercial Bank of Columbia, a lot of two $5 notes, issued 1853, 1854. Both VG. $50/2

118. South Carolina, Commercial Bank of Columbia, $10 with hand-written date of Oct. 4, 1855. VG. $35

119. South Carolina, The Bank of Georgetown, $5, series 1 July 1857. Two portraits/ Blank reverse. Fine and rare. $45

120. South Carolina, The Bank of Hamburg, $5 series 186(). Scene with black and white man at grinding machine. Blank reverse. Small cancellation hole. VF+ $35

121. South Carolina, The Farmers & Exchange Bank of Charleston, $20, Geo. Washington bust. VF. $50

122. South Carolina, The Merchants Bank of South Carolina at Cheraw, $5, series 1 Jan. 1858. Green tinted note with blank reverse and several obverse vignettes. Rare!. VF+ $500

123. South Carolina, The Bank of South Carolina, Charleston, $10, series of 1 August, 1859. Sailing ship vignette. Hand signatures, blank reverse. VF. $100

124. South Carolina, The State Bank of South Carolina, $10 note, 9 Jan. 1860. Ship under sail vignette. VF+. $75

125. South Carolina, The State Bank of South Carolina, a lot of two $5 notes, series 1860, both signed with blank reverses. F+. A third note; a S.C. $4, fine. $50/3

126. Pennsylvania, The First National Bank of Glen Campbell, $20, series of 1929. Once folded, in plastic holder. $50

Revenue Bond Scrip

127. South Carolina, set of 5 notes, $1, 2, 5, 10, & 20 series of March 2, 1872. Fancy green backs. Printed by American Bank Note Company, New York. Criswell, pp. 325-26. Mint. $200/5

128. South Carolina, One Fare issued by the South Carolina Rail Road Company, good for the fare of one passenger for 75 miles. July 1, 1873. Green back. VF+. $50

United States Currency

129. $1, Salmon P. Chase, series of 1862. Chittenden-Spinner. Small red. KL 3, Fr. 16. F+, minor tears. $150

130. $1, Salmon P. Chase, series of 1862. Chittenden-Spinner. Small red. KL 3, Fr. 16. Only fine with some tears and missing edges. $75

131. $1, Edwin M. Stanton, series of 1891, Treasury Note, Tillman-Morgan, small red. KL 59, Fr. 351. Choice VF. $150

132. $1, Martha Washington, series of 1891, Tillman-Morgan. Kl. 37, Fr. 223. Fine. $150

133. $1, George and Martha Washington, series of 1896, Tillman-Morgan. Kl. 38, Fr. 224. Choice VF. $250

134. $1, George Washington, series of 1918, National Currency, Teehee-Burke, Hendricks-Strong. Kl. 65, Fr. 712. Choice VF. $50

135. $2, William Windom, series of 1891. Silver Certificate, Tillman-Morgan. Act of August 4, 1886. KL 127, Fr. 246. Choice VF. $350

136. $2, George Washington, series of 1899, Silver Certificate, large note. Parker-Burke. KL 136, Fr. 255. VF. $100

137. $5, Alexander Hamilton, series of 1863. Chittenden-Spinner. KL 191, Fr. 62. F+. $175

138. $5, James Garfield, series of 1882, National Currency, 538. KL #1114-1126, Fr. 466-478. Nice VF with creases. $100

139. $5, Silver Certificate, series of 1899, Sioux Chief, Running Antelope, Vernon-Treat. KL 243, Fr. 273. F+. $175

140. $10, Daniel Webster, series of 1880, Lyons-Roberts, small red. KL 379, Fr. 113. VF. $150

141. $10, South Carolina, William Mc Kinley, series of 1902. National Bank Note, Plain back. KL 1228-1242, Fr. 624-638. F+. $125

142. $20, Alexander Hamilton, Series of 1880, Till-Morgan. KL 540, Fr. 141. VF. $250

143. United States Gold Certificate $20, Series 1922, Speelman-White. KL 564. VF. $150

144. $50, U.S. Grant, series of 1922, Gold Certificate, Speelman-White. KL 750, Fr. 1200. Choice VF with some creases. $300

145. $100, Thomas H. Benton, July 12, 1882. Gold Certificate, Teehee-Burke, small red. KL 826, Fr. 1214. Choice VF and rare, slight tear bottom left corner, bottom right slightly ragged. $750

146. $100, series of 1914, Federal Reserve Note, Burke-Mc Adoo. Kl. 865, Fr. 1092. F+. $150

MEDIEVAL COINS

147. ARMENIA, Hetoum & Zabel, 1226-1271 A.D. AR tram. Crowned lion facing r. / Hetoum and Zabel stg. Armenian legends on both sides. Bedoukian 1. VF+. $50

148. ARMENIA, A similar example. EF. $50

149. BOHEMIA, Wenceslas II, 1278-1305, a base AR groschen. Lion / Arms. Fine plus. $25

150. BOHEMIA, John V, "The Blind", 1310-1346. Silver groschen. Lion/ arms. Killed at Battle of Crecy. EF. $100

151. BOHEMIA, John the Blind, 1310-1346 silver groshen. Rampant lion./ Crown. Large flan, double-struck. VF. $75

152. FRANCE, Louis the Pius, 814-840 A.D., AR dinar. EF. Son of Charlemagne. VF. $100

153. FRANCE, Charles VIII, 1483-1498, silver blanc. Also, Francis I, 1515-1544, similar. Francis brought Leonardo de Vinci to the French court. Both pieces VF. $50/2

154. FRANCE, Louis XV, 1760, ecu. Hd. left/ Arms. Davenport #1331. Nearly VF. $50

155. GERMANY, Bavaria, Maximilian I, 1597-1651 AR 2 Kreuzers. EF. $100

156. GERMANY, Saxony, 1583, silver Taler. Duke with sword/ arms. VF. $50

157. Ghengis Khan, 1206-1227 A.D. "Just coin of the Supreme Khan" in circular inscription. VF. $35

158. HOLLAND, 1589, "Lion" Thaler. Delmonte 831. Nice VF. $50

159. HUNGARY, Leopold I, the Hogmouth, silver 15 Kreuzers. Bust of Leopold right/ Madonna and child. $25

160. Ommayad Caliphate, Walid I, 705-715 A.D., AR dirhem of Wasit mint. Toned and mint state. $25

161. RUSSIA, Ivan IV, 1533-1584. "Wire" denga money . VF. Also Catherine II, 20 Kopecks. Craig 63. Nice VF. $50/2

162. SPAIN, Castile & Leon, Ferdinand and Isabella, 1479-1516. Silver 30mm. About VF; along with Robert of Anjou, Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem. Silver Besant. King enthroned/ Arms. VF. $100/2

163. SYRIA, Antioch, Bohemund IV, 1201-1232, Crusader denier, Helmeted knight/ Cross. Schlumberger III, 4. VF+. $40

164. TREBIZOND, Manuel I, 1238-1263 A.D. AR asper. Manuel facing./ St. Eugenius stg. facing. Ratto 2298. VF+. $75

FOREIGN COINS

165. AUSTRIA, 1765, Maria Theresa silver Taler, Hall mint. Bust r./ Eagle. Davenport 1122var. Toned EF. Along with an original strike dated 1780 and used in the Levant. $100/2

166. AUSTRIA, Maria Theresa, half taler, 1760, Similar to above. KM 1962. VF+. $125

167. AUSTRIA, Maria Theresa, half taler, 1765, Similar to above. KM 1962. VF+. $125

168. AUSTRIA, Franz I, half taler, 1754. KM2036. Fine with graffiti. $50

169. AUSTRIA, Salzburg, Hieronymos, 1783, 20 Kreuzers. Bust r./ Arms. Ex. John Quincy Adams Coll. VF. $20

170. BOLIVIA, 1867, one Boliviano with re-engraved 1867 over 1866. KM 152.3. EF $75

171. CANADA, George V, 1912 dime in choice condition. KM 23. $50

172. CANADA, Georges V, dollar, 1935. Bust to l./ Canoe scene. KM 30. Superb. $100

173. CENTRAL AMERICAN REPUBLIC, 1839, 8 Reales, Tree/ Sun over mountains. KM 4. Scarce and about VF. $150

174. CHILE, 1881, silver peso. Eagle with spread wings./ Arms. KM 142.1. Unc. $50

175. CHINA, Chou and Shang Dynasties, a lot of two cowries. Chou in stone, Shang in shell. Nice. $100/2

176. CHINA, Chou Dynasty, 1122-770 B.C., bronze cowry. Rare and in good condition. M.5374. $100

177. CHINA, c. 770-375 B.C., heavy knife money. S-46. L: 7". VF. $175

178. CHINA, c. 770-375 B.C., hollow spade money, State of Ch'i. S-42. Heavy corrosion. Good. $175

179. CHINA, Chou Dynasty, c. 425-334 B.C., "spade money", City of An-i, State of Wei, S-2. Nice VF. $175

180. CHINA, Chou Dynasty, Warring State Period, 250-221 B.C., large 41mm round coin. Minted in City State of Wei, Northern Honan. S-73-74. Fine plus. $250

181. CHINA, Chou Dynasty, 250-221 B.C., AE cash, Ming Tao. S-76. $95

182. CHINA, Pan-Liang, "1st Emperor", 221-207 B.C., (8.2gm) bold detail. EF. $150

183. CHINA, Interregnum of Wang Mang. Knife (key money), 7-9 A.D., first Reform. S-116. VF. $175

184. CHINA, Three Kingdoms, Eastern Wu, 229-52 A.D., AE cash, Ta Chuan Wu Chu. Blue-green patina. Fine. $100

185. CHINA, Liao, Tartar Dynasty, 1083-1091, AE cash, Ta An. S-1070. Staack 1806.Vf. $95

186. CHINA, Ch'ing, 1851-1861, 100 Cash, Hsien Feng, Chihli Province, Chengde mint. C-6-5. Nice bold VF. $150

187. CHINA, Ch'ing, 1851-1861, 100 & 1000 Cash, Hsien Feng, C-13-8, and C-1-11. VF. $100

188. CHINA, Lot of two. Ch'ing, 5 cash, Hsien Feng, Chihli Province, Chengde mint. C-6-2a. Scarce and fine. Also a Ming, 1368-98, 5 cash, Hung Wu. S-1157 and VF. $100/2

189. CHINA, Ch'ing, 100 Cash, Hsien Feng, Shensi Province, C-23-8.1. Nice bold VF. $100

190. Ch'ing, 100 Cash, Hsien Feng, Szechwan Province, C-24-7. Nice bold VF. $90

191. CHINA, Ch'ing, a lot of three coins. A 8, 20 and 50 cash coin. Hsien Feng; two from Fukien and one from Urumchi mint. C-10-14, C-10-12, C-29-1. All nice VF. $150/3

192. CHINA, Ch'ing, a lot of three coins. Two 50 cash coins and a 100 cash coin. All Hsien Feng. 50 cash from Hupeh (C-13-7) and Kiangsu (C-16-9.1) provinces. The 100 cash, Honan Province, C-11-6. All bold VF. $100

193. CHINA, S. Sung, a lot of three cash coins. Shao Hsim S-771v iron, year 4. Two 3 cash pieces, Ching Yuan, year 5, S-801. Also S-999. All mostly fine. $100/3

194. CHINA, A lot of three cash coins. Former Shu, Kuang Tien, S-431. Northern Wei, 528-29, Yung An, S-239. Northern Chou, 575-76, Emperor Wu Ti, S-246. All nice and fine plus. $100/3

195. CHINA, A lot of three. Ming, 1368-98, 10 cash, Tai Tsu, S-1134, VF. Ming Rebel, 1628-45, Yung Chang, AE cash, Li Tzy-ch'eng, S-1323, VF. Also a bank note from Kirin Province, Manchuria, 1 Tiao, 1928, nice condition. $100/3

196. CHINA, Chou, Pu spade money, 350-250 B.C., Hsiang-yuan, S-36. Also a Chou, 250-221 B.C., AE cash, Yi Tao, S-78. Lastly a knife money, S-55, L: 5.5". $100/3

197. CHINA, A lot of five items. Including four communist bank notes including a 1931, 10 cents, Hunan, Hupeh. A 1933, 50 cents, a 1947, 500 Yuan. and a 10 Yuan from the Bank of Shansi, Chahar and Hopei. All VF. Lastly a 1931, 5 cent coin in EF, Y-507. $150

198. CHINA, a box lot of approximately 500 bronze cash coins, unsorted from recent hoard. $100up

199. CHINA, Republic, 1912, Sun Yat-sen, Memento Dollar, KM 318. VF+. $100

200. CHINA, Republic, 1935, Sun Yat-sen "Junk Dollar". KM, p. 443. BU. $20

201. CHINA, 19th century "cash" style amulet with four panels of copulation. AE 32. EF, not a copy, rare thus. $100

202. CHINA, a lot of 8 Hsien Feng bank notes. Every denomination made, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, 5,000, 10,000, 50,000, 100,000. From 1857-1858. A complete set, with explanation card describing Chinese characters. Rare. $500up

203. CUBA, 1933, Un Peso. KM 15.2. EF. $50

204. CUBA,1965 restrike of Souvenir peso issued by Cubans in Exile. Proof. $75

205. EL SALVADOR, 1892, 1 Peso, bust of Columbus to l./ Arms. KM 115.2. EF. $75

  206. ENGLAND, Kings of Northumbria, Aethelred II, 841-844 A.D., AE sceat. Seaby 864. F. $50

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207. ENGLAND, William I 1066-1087 silver penny Pax Type, Wincester Mint, Moneyer: Aestan. North #848. Virtually EF. $350

  208. ENGLAND, William the Conqueror, 1066-1087 A.D., silver penny., PAX type. Winchester mint. Sear 1257. About EF. $350

209. ENGLAND, John 1199-1216, silver short cross penny. Facing bust of king with sceptre./ Cross. Seaby 1351 var. VF. $100

210. ENGLAND, John 1199-1216, silver short cross penny. Facing bust of king with sceptre./ Cross. Seaby 1351 var. VF.$100

211. ENGLAND, Edward I, 1272-1307. silver long cross penny. Facing bust./ Long cross. cp. Seaby 1390. VF. $75

212. ENGLAND, Edward I, 1272-1307. silver long cross penny. Facing bust./ Long cross. cp. Seaby 1390. VF. $75

213. ENGLAND, Henry VI, 1422-1461, AR groat. Facing bust./ Cross with concentric circles and inscription. Seaby 1835. VF. $125

214. ENGLAND, Henry VII, 1485-1509, AR Groat, London Mint. Facing bust./ Long cross. Seaby 2193sq. Minor striking crack, VF. $200

215. ENGLAND, Henry VIII, Second Coinage, 1526-1544, silver groat. Seaby 2337. EF with nice toning. $200

216. ENGLAND, Elizabeth I, 1558-1603, AR sixpence. Bust to l., rose./ Arms, dated 1567. Seaby 2567. VF. $125

217. ENGLAND, James I, 1603-1625, AR shilling. Bust r./ Arms. Seaby 2645. F. $50 Ex J J North collection.

218. ENGLAND, James I, 1603-1625, copper farthing "Lennox" type. Seaby 2679. VF. $25

219. ENGLAND, Charles I, 1625-1649, copper "Royal" farthing. Seaby 3183. VF. $25

220. ENGLAND, Commonwealth, Oliver Cromwell, 1652 shilling. St. George cross./ St. George cross and Irish harp. sun mintmark. Seaby 3217. VF except small plug near rim. $100

221. ENGLAND, James II, 1685-1688, copper "gun money" for Ireland dated 1689. Bust to l./XXX and date etc. See Maillet pl. LXI. Nearly EF. $50

222. ENGLAND, William & Mary,1689 3 pence Maundy Money. Seaby 3446. VF. $50

223. ENGLAND, Queen Anne, 1711, AR sixpence. Bust r./ Shields. Seaby 3619 Fine along with half penny of George III in VG. $20/2

224. ENGLAND, George II, 1746 half crown LIMA Bust left./ Cruciform insc. ESC #605. Blue toning Superb. $400 Ex Malter 4-89 auction, #1262.

225. ENGLAND, George III, 1787 Emergency Dollar" struck on Mexico City Mint 8 reale with bust of Charles III and countermarked with head of George III in small oval. Seaby 3765. EF. $300 The famous "head of an ass on the neck of a fool" and vice-versa.

226. ENGLAND, George III, 1804 Bank of England dollar. Seaby 3768. About AU, choice and scarce. $350

227. ENGLAND, George III, 1797 "Cartwheel" 2 pence. Seaby 3776. Nearly EF. $100

228. ENGLAND, George III, 1760-1820. copper farthing dated 1799. Seaby 3779. EF. $50

229. ENGLAND, George III, Isle of Man, 1813 half pence. VF. $25

230. ENGLAND, George IV, 1827. 1/3rd farthing (for use in Malta) Seaby 3827. FDC $400

231. ENGLAND, William IV, 1834, Three half-pence for Colonial use. Seaby 3839. Unc. $35

232. ENGLAND, Victoria, 1843, Three half-pence for Colonial use. EF. $20

233. ENGLAND, Victoria, 1889, AR double florin, Bust to l./ Cruciform shields. Seaby 3922. VF. $25

234. ENGLAND, Victoria, 1887 6 pence. Seaby 3929. EF; with 1900 farthing and Edward VII, 1902 third farthing. VF. 3 coins. $50/3

235. ENGLAND, George V, 1935, AR Crown, Hd. to l./ St. George, KM 842, VF. Also, George VI, 1951, AR crown, EF. KM 880. $70/2

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236. ENGLAND, George VI, Festival of Britain 1951 proof-like crown, with Elizabeth II, 1953 cupro-nickel crown, and a choice 1898 British Trade dollar. All in perfect condition. $50/3

237. ENGLAND, George VI, 1951 Festival of Britain VIP proof crown. Seaby 4111v. $100

238. ERITREA, 1918, silver Tallero, Bust r./ Arms. Y 5. Nearly Vf. $50

239. ETHIOPIA, 1887 Birr, left fore leg raised. EF. KM 5. $100

240. FRANCE, 1811A, 5 Francs, Napoleon. Laur. hd. r./ 5 Francs. Davenport 85. VF. $30

241. FRANCE, 1811A, 20 gold Francs, Napoleon. C. 166.1 VF. $125

242. FRENCH INDO-CHINA, 1886 Piastre. Choice unc. KM 5. $150

243. GERMANY, Saxony, thaler, 1607. Bust of Christian II r./ Busts of Archdukes Johan and George. Drascovic 7566. VF+. $200

244. GERMANY, Bavaria, Maximillian III, 1755, AR taler. Bust r./ Madonna. Craig 35. Fine. $25

245. GERMANY, Frankfurt, 1859 thaler commemorating centennial of Shiller's birth. KM 359. EF. $150

246. GERMANY, Prussia, 1764A, Thaler. C 32a. Nice VF. $50

247. GERMANY, Prussia, 1901, 5 Marks. 200 Year Anniversary of Prussia. Y 129. VF. $100

248. GERMANY, Prussia, 1909, 3 Marks, Y 121. EF. $50

  249. GERMANY, uniface pfennig, 1949. On square planchet. Ex. King Farouk Collection. This piece sold for $195 in Farouk sale. VF; along with a German East Africa, Wilhelm II, 1910 J, silver rupee. Helmeted bust of Kaiser l./ Wreath. EF. $250/2

250. HUNGARY, 1979, 200 forint, Bethlan Gabor issue. KM 616. Proof. $25

251. ISRAEL, 1967, Victory Medal in silver. In plastic case. $25

252. MEXICO, Felipe III. Mexico City mint. Cob Type, 8 Reales, (28.09gm). Dated 1616, Choice V F and rare. $300

253. MEXICO, Felipe IV Mexico City mint Cob Type, 8 Reales, (27.38gm). Dated 1632, Choice V F $250

254. MEXICO, Ferdinand VI, 1760, Spanish Milled 8 reales, Mexico City mint. Pillar Type. Oliva #628, KM 104.1 Last issue for Ferdinand. Nice VF. $100

255. MEXICO, Charles III, 1767, Spanish Milled 8 reales, Mexico City mint. Pillar Type. Oliva#636, KM 105. EF. $300

256. MEXICO, Charles III, 1771, Spanish Milled 8 reales, Mexico City mint. Pillar Type. Oliva #641, KM 105. Nice VF; along with Charles III, 1778, Spanish Milled 8 reales, Mexico City mint. Portrait Type. Oliva #652, KM 106.2. EF scarce thus. $250/2

257. MEXICO, Republic of Mexico, 1857Ca/JC Liberty Cap 8 reales. C/a Mint. KM 377.2. VF. $75

258. MEXICO, Republic of Mexico, 1861 CH Liberty Cap 8 reales. M/o Mint (Mexico City). KM 377.10. Toned early issue. EF. $100

259. MEXICO, Republic of Mexico, 1861 CH Liberty Cap 8 reales. M/o Mint. Toned early issue. KM 377.10. EF. $75

260. MEXICO, Republic of Mexico, 1862VL-Zs Liberty Cap 4 reales. Zacatecas Mint. KM 375.9. Toned VF+. $100

261. MEXICO, Second Empire under Emperor Maximillian, 1866 Mo peso. Bearded head of Maximillian to r./ Arms and date. KM 388.1 A choice EF, toned specimen. $300

262. MEXICO, Republic of Mexico, 1875 CM 8 reales. D/o Mint (Durango). KM 377.4. EF. $75

263. MEXICO, Republic of Mexico, Caballito Series, 1910 one peso. KM 453. VF. $50

264. MEXICO, Republic of Mexico, Caballito Series, 1913 one peso. VF (rim nick) $50

265. MEXICO, Republic of Mexico, 1921 2 pesos. Winged Victory/Eagle. A lovely coin. KM 462. EF. $150

266. MEXICO, Republic of Mexico, 1954 5 pesos. Hd. of Hidalgo to l./Eagle. KM 467. Frosted unc. $100

267. MEXICO, Chihuahua silver ingot inscribed CHA $2/167. VF. $200/lot

268. NETHERLANDS, William II, 1847 2 1/2 g. Hd. of William to l./ Crowned arms. KM 69. Unc. $200

269. NETHERLANDS, William III, 1874 2 1/2g. Hd. to r./ Crowned arms. Last issue. KM 82. Superb. $100

270. NEW ZEALAND, George VI, half crown issued for the Centennial. KM 14. Scarce and EF. $35

271. NETHERLANDS,1912H, one cordoba. Facing bust/ Mountains. KM 16. A superb example. $500

272. NETHERLANDS, a second example with rim nick. $100

273. NORWAY, 1725, 4 Marck, gilt with traces of mounting. Ex. John Quincy Adams Coll. Fine with attractive toning. $25

274. PHILIPPINES, 1908s, 1 Peso, KW 168. EF. $50

275. PHILIPPINES, 1904, fifty centavos, proof issue of 1,355 pieces! KM 167. $150

276. PHILIPPINES, 1908, fifty centavos, KM 171, proof issue. $300

277.PHILIPPINES, 1936 Commonwealth Peso and 50 Centavos conjoined heads of Quezon and General Murphy. KM#178. EF. $100/2

278. POLAND, 1935, 10 Zlotych. Bust to left/ arms. Y. 29. EF. $25

279. POLAND, Ghetto Coinage. A lot of 4 coins. Two 5 Marks, one date 1942, one 1943. A 10 Marks dated 1943, and a 20 Marks dated 1944. KM Tn2-5. All nice VF. $250

280. RUSSIA, 1878, Ruble. Eagle/ date. Davenport 289, Y. 25. VF. $25

281. SOUTH AFRICA, Elizabeth II, 1959 crown, the last British issue. KM 52. Gem unc. $200

282. SPAIN, Charles IV, 1788, Pillar type 8 Reales, Potosi mint. Bust r./ arms. Nice VF+. $50

283. SPAIN, Charles IV, 1898, Pillar type, 8 Reales. About fine with dark toning.$50

284. YUGOSLAVIA, 1932, 50 Dinara. Head left/ eagle. No engraver's name below bust. EF. $75

FOREIGN & MEDIEVAL COIN LOTS

285. A lot of four coins. France, Louis XVI, AE 27, "bell money" in VG. Vatican, Medal of Pope Pius XI, 1929 in EF. Spain, 1875, 5 Pesetas in EF. Dominican Republic, 1963, peso in EF. $100/4

286. Medieval Crusader, lot of two deniers, one from Jerusalem, 1163-1174 and holed; fine, the other an EF example of Bohemund IV of Antioch, VF. $35/2

ANCIENT GREEK COINS

Gaul

287. Amorican, Channel Islands, c. 75-50 B.C. AE class II Stater (6.63gm) Stylized head to r./ Horse to r. Seaby 13. Weak strike but nearly FDC. $100

Spain 288. Osca, 204-154 B.C., AR drachm (3.65gm). Hd. r. with short beard./ Horseman galloping right. Heiss 1-2. VF with attractive dark toning. $75

Italy

289. Lucania, Metapontum, c. 330-300 B.C., AR stater (7.63g). Head of Demeter left./ META upwards on right of barley ear. Noe, Coins of Metapontum, pl. 5, 101. VF/EF with obv. slightly off center. $275

290. Tarentum, 334-302 B.C., AR diobol (.99gm). Athena wearing created helmet facing left./ Herakles slaying lion. BMC 1, 41. VF. $125

Sicily

291. Agrigentum, c. 338-287 B.C. AE hemilitra 27 mm. Hd. of young river god to l./Eagle, l., hd. turned back stg. on Ionic column, to l. crab. Grose 2095. VF, scarce thus. $100

292. Gela, c. 430 B.C. AR tetradrachm (16.14 gm). Nike over quadriga to r./ Fore part of man-headed bull to r., incused. Compare Grose 72.11. Fine/VF, especially nice head on bull. flan cut on edge. $300

293. Syracuse, c. 485-479 B.C., AR tetradrachm (17.2g). Quadriga driven to right, Nike Above./ Head of Arethusa facing right, four dolphins around. Boehringer pl. 6, #148 & #152. VF/F+. $1,500

294. Syracuse, 465-425 B.C. AR tetradrachm (17.23 gm). Nike crowning biga of horses to r./ Head of Artemis-Arethusa to r., hair in sakkos. See Grose, pl. 94. 7. Small flan, but nice style and decent VF. $750

295. Syracuse, Agathokles, 317-289 B.C., AR tetradrachm (16.42g). Head of Persephone facing right./ Nike standing 3/4 facing right erecting trophy. BMC 387. Nice bold VF; slight reverse stain. $700

Kings of Macedon

296. Alexander the Great, 336-323 B.C., AR tetradrachm (17gm). Ake mint. Head of Herakles wearing lion scalp and facing right./ Zeus enthroned left. Cp. Sear 6723. Bold VF. $350

297. Alexander the Great, 336-323 B.C. AR tetradrachm (17gm). Uranopolis Mint. Hd. of Herakles in lion headdress to r./ Zeus on throne, holds eagle. Muller 164. High relief. VF+, toned! $300

298. Alexander the Great, 336-323 B.C., AR tetradrachm (16.2gm). Head of Herakles wearing lion scalp and facing right./ Zeus enthroned left, caduceus to left. Fine plus. $100

299. Alexander the Great, 336-323 B.C. AE 18. Hd. of Hercules to r./ Bow case. Weber 2187. Nearly VF. $25

300. Philip III Arrhidaeus, 323-317 B.C., AR tetradrachm (17.03g). Babylon mint./ Head of Herakles clad in lion scalp facing right. Zeus enthroned to left; head of Helios to left. Price P-205. Nice bold VF. $370

Thrace

301. Ainos, c. 400-342 B.C. AE 12. Head of Hermes to r./ Caduceus; A-I/N-I in field. May 1. VF+. $50

302. Maroneia, c. 146 B.C. silver tetradrachm (16.36g) Head of Dionysos facing to right./DIONYSOY SWTHROS MARWNITWN, nude Dionysos stg. holding br. of grapes. BMC 52. Broad flan, VF+/EF. $575

Boeotia

303. Thebes, c. 446-426 B.C. AR tetartemorion (.09 gm). Shield/ Bunch of grapes. BMC 87. Tiny irregular flan, dark tone. VF+. $100

Attica

304. Athens, 510-500 B.C., AR tetradrachm (17.37gm). Head of Athena wearing crested helmet facing right./ Owl standing right, olive twig behind left. Seltman group L, #337. Fine and rare. $1,500

305. Athens, 490-480 B.C., AR tetradrachm (17.33gm). Head of Athena wearing crested helmet facing right./ Owl standing right. Seltman group C, #52. Fine and rare. $1,500

306. Athens, 450-439 B.C. silver tetradrachm (16.49gm) Athena/ Owl. A beautiful strike with excellent toning. EF. $850

307. Athens, 455-449 B.C. silver tetradrachm (17.15gm) Athena/ Owl, test cut on owl's head. Starr 204. Broad flan, nearly VF. $350

308. Athens, c. 415 B.C., AR tetradrachm (16.98g). Head of Athena wearing crested helmet facing right./ Owl standing right, olive sprig and crescent. Well centered with full crested helmet and excellent owl on reverse. Dark toning. Svoronos pl. 13, 3. About EF. $1,000

309. Athens, c. 400 B.C. plated drachm (3.12gm) of same type. Some copper shows through, but mostly silver surfaces. Rare. Fine. $175

Aegina

310. Aegina, c. 480-456 B.C. AR tetrobol (3.18gm). Smooth shelled sea turtle./ Incuse punch mark of four compartments. BMC 11. Ex Burstal Coll. VF, toned. $150

Corinthia

311. Corinth, c. 360 B.C. AR stater (8.13 gm) Pegasus stg. to l./ Hd. of Athena to l., dolphin above, sigma behind. cp. Sear #2628. VF. $300

Sikyonia

312. Sikyon, 430-390 B.C. AR stater (12.08gm). Chimera stg. l./ Dove flying l., within olive wreath. BMC 10.22. Fine plus. $275

Elis

313. Olympia, c. 191 B.C. AR drachm (4.43gm) Eagle flying to r., hare in its talons./ Fulmen F A. BMC 10, 136. VF, toned. $150

Argolis

314. Argos, c. 350 B.C. AR tetrobol (2.49gm). Forepart of wolf to l./ "A" in incuse square, triskeles below. BMC 55. VF. $75

315. Amisus, Time of Mithradates, c. 100 B.C. AE 21. Hd. of young Ares r./ Sword in sheath. BMC 13.17,40-41. VF. $25 Kings of Bithynia

316. Prusias II, c. 238-183 B.C. AE 12. Diad. hd. of Prusias, bearded to r./ Centaur Cheiron. cp. Head HN p. 519. VF. $50

Mysia

317. Kyzikos, AR trihemiobol (1.03gm) Forepart of running boar l., behind tunny fish./ Hd. of roaring lion l., within incuse. BMC15.34-5,108-113. Superb. $100

318. Pergamum, after. c. 133 B.C. AR cistophoric tetradrachm. (12.34gm). Cista mystica./ Bow case. Sear 3947. VF+. $125

319. Pergamum, c. 100 B.C. AE 15. Hd. of Asklepios to r./ Asklepian snake coiled around staff. BMC 15., 129-30. Nice VF. $30

Troas

320. Abydos, c. 350 B.C. AE 12. Laur. hd. of Apollo to r./ Eagle stg. l. ABY in field l. BMC 17.4,35V. Nice VF. $35 Lesbos

321. Mytilene, c. 454-428 B.C. electrum hecte, (2.49gm). Forepart of boar running to right./ Lion head to r., within incuse square. Boston Museum, #1684. Nice VF. $450

Ionia

322. Ephesus, c. 202-133 B.C. AR drachm (4gm). Bee/ Stag. BMC 14 var. VF. $100

323. Teos, c. 550 B.C. AR trihemiobol (1.45gm). Griffin std. r., foreleg raised./ Incuse square. Weber #6199. VF, small edge irregularity. $150

slands off Caria

324. Rhodes, c. 387-304 B.C. AR didrachm (6.24gm). Facing head of Helios./ Rose. High relief but crystallized surfaces. VF. BMC 18. $150

Lydia

325. Croesus, c. 560-546 B.C. silver siglos (5.24gm). Lion and bull heads facing./ Incuse. BMC 22, 7, 41. Nice VF. $500

Pamphylia

326. Aspendus, 400-300 B.C. AR stater (10.83gm). Two wrestlers./ Slinger stg. l., to l. triskeles, ethnic inscription behind slinger. BMC 56. High relief VF+. $350

Cilicia

327. Tarsus, c. 379-374 B.C. AR stater (8.72gm). Female head facing 3/4 to l./ Helmeted hd. of Ares to l. BMC 15. VF (off center). $175

Cyprus

328. Paphos, Stasandros, c. 450 B.C., AR stater (10.87g). Bull standing left, winged solar disc above./ Eagle standing left within square incused and border, king's name in Cypriot letters. BMC pl. VII, 13. Very rare. Obverse typically slightly off center otherwise VF. $2,000

Kings of Syria

329. Antiochus I, 280-261 B.C. AE 19. Laur. hd. of Apollo r./ Tripod lebes. BMC 4.12,47. VF. $25

330. Antiochus IV, 174-164 B.C. AE 20. Rad. hd. to r./ Zeus standing. BMC 4.40,64. Nearly VF/VF. $50

331. Antiochus VII, 138-129 B.C. AR tetradrachm (16.44gm). Diad. hd. to r./ Athena stg. to l. Sear #7091. VF+ nicely toned. $175

332. Antiochus VIII, 121-96 B.C, AR tetradrachm (16.73gm). Ake mint. Diademed head to right./ Zeus stg. with crescent and star. Houghton 813, Newell, NNM 84, 28, 36. VF+. $350

333. Philippus Philadelphus, c. 92-83 B.C. AR tetradrachm. (14.74gm). Diad. hd. l./ Zeus std. Sear #7196. Fine $75

Phoenicia

334. Phoenicia, Arados, c. 400-350 B.C. AR obol (.43gm). Bearded head of sea deity to r./ Galley. BMC 26, 39, 320. VF. $100

335. Arados, c. 400-350 B.C. AR obol (.75gm). Bearded head of sea deity to r./ Galley. BMC 26, 39, 320. VF+. $100

336. Arados, 350-332 B.C., silver stater. Laureate head of bearded deity facing right./ Galley right, on three lines of waves. BMC 26. 11, 67. Fine and slightly off center. $150

337. Arados, 2nd century-1st B.C., silver tetradrachm. Turreted, veiled and draped bust of Tyche facing right./ Nike standing left, within laurel wreath. Cp. to BMC 26. 31, 256-7. Fine plus. $250

338. Arados, 31-47 A.D., AE 23. Veiled bust of Astarte r., smaller bare head of Caligula r./ Humped bull left. BMC 26, 45, 259. VG. $25

339. Phoenicia, Berytus, c. 31 B.C., AE 21. Draped and diademed bust of Cleopatra VII right./ Bare head of Mark Anthony right. BMC 15. Nice attractive chocolate colored patina. Fine. $250

340. Berytus, c. 31 B.C., AE 21. As above except About VF. $375

341. Berytus, Hadrian, 117-138 A.D., AE 20. Laureate and draped bust right./ Wreath with two eagles on either side of COL/BER. Ex. Munzen und Medaillen Auction 9-22-89, lot. 974. BMC 100; SNG Cop. 101. EF. $200

342. Berytus, Antoninus Pius, 138-161 A.D., AE 25. Laur. hd. to r./ Neptune standing naked, r. foot on prow. BMC 104. VG with rev. blemish. $45

343. Byblos, c. 333 B.C., silver dishekel, (12.41gm), of King Azbaal. Galley left, containing three hoplites with round shields, beneath, hippocamp left and murex shell./ Bull kneeling left attacked by lion left. BMC 26. 95, 4-5. About fine and scarce. $750

344. Byblos, c. 333 B.C., silver 1/2 shekel, (2.89gm). Galley left, containing three hoplites with round shields, beneath, hippocamp left./ Vulture standing l. on incuse ram; all in circle of dots within incuse square. About fine and rare. BMC 29. 94, 1. $500

345. Phoenicia, Dora, 67-68 A.D., AE 21. Laur. and bearded bust of Doros r./ Standing Astarte holding cornucopia and standard. Rosenberger 16/17. Nice VF. $100

346. Dora, 67-68 A.D., AE 23. Laur. and bearded bust of Doros r./ Standing Astarte holding cornucopia and standard. Rosenberger 19; Hendin 230. Nice VF. $100

347. Dora, 67-68 A.D., AE 23. Laur. and bearded bust of Doros r./ Astarte facing front. Rosenberger II, 16/18. F+. $125

348. Dora, Trajan, 98-117 A.D., AE 20. Laur. and draped bust r./ Astarte standing facing. Rosenberger 27. About fine. $75

349. Dora, Hadrian 117-138 A.D., dated 116-7 A.D., AE 24. Laureate head to right./ Bearded bust of Doros facing right. Rosenberger 36. Fine. $150

350. Phoenicia, Sidon, King Bodashtart, c. pre 333 B.C. silver tetrashekel (27.69gm). War galley traveling left./ Bearded deity in horse drawn car facing left, behind, the King of Sidon walking left. BMC 26, 143-4, 17-24. About VF and scarce. $800

351. Sidon, King Bodashtart, c. pre 333 B.C. AR tetrashekel (27.25gm). War galley./ Horse drawn car to l. BMC 26. fair/F+; obv. pitting. $250

352. Sidon, c. 4th century B.C., AR 1/8 shekel (.76gm). Galley to l., beneath two waves./ Bearded deity about to slay lion, "O" between. BMC 26; Seaby 5936. VF. $75

353. Sidon, c. 4th century B.C., AR 1/8 shekel (.57gm). As above except not as nice and only fine. $40

354. Sidon, c. 1st century A.D., AE 20. Hd. of Dionysus to r./ Cista. Seaby 5967. About VF. $40

355. Sidon, after 111 B.C., AE 23. Veiled and turreted bust of Tyche to r./ War galley to left. BMC 26; Seaby 2596. VF with attractive reddish brown patina. $75

356. Sidon, Caligula, 37-41 A.D., AE 20. Laur. hd. of Zeus to right/ Europa on bull facing left. GIC 401. VG. $25

357. Sidon, time of Trajan, 116-117 A.D., AE 20. Veiled Tyche facing right./ Two wheeled cart. BMC 26. VG. $25

358. Tyre, c. c. 125 B.C.-65 A.D. Laureate head of Melqarth facing right./ Eagle standing left while standing on prow of ship; club and "LE" in field to left. VF with obverse slightly off-center. $400

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359. Tyre, c. 48/49 A.D., AR shekel (14.27gm ). Hd. of Melqarth to r./ Eagle. BMC 209 variety. Virtually FDC, smaller flan. An excellent specimen. $400

360. Tyre, After 126 B.C., AE 20. Turreted bust of Tyche to r./ War galley left. BMC 26; GIC 5205. VF. $25

361. Tyre, mid 1st century A.D., AR shekel (14.31gm). Laur. hd. of Melqarth facing right./ "EI" and "ZK" either side of eagle standing left on prow of ship. BMC 26. VF?EF. $300

362. Tyre, c. 480 B.C., AR hemiobol (.00gm). Murex shell/ lion mask. F+. $75

363. Tyre, 360-332 B.C., AR 1/12 shekel (.51gm). Hippo camp l. over waves/ Owl standing l., crook under r. wing. Seaby. 5916. VF. $125

364. Tyre, 360-332 B.C., AR 1/15 shekel (.45gm). As above. About VF. $100

365. Tyre, Demetrios I, 162-150 B.C., AE 20. Diademed hd. to r./ Stern of galley left. Seaby 7021. F+. $30

366. Tyre, after 126/5 B.C., AE 15. Hd. of Head of Tyche turreted and r./ 6 branch palm tree with dates. Seaby 5924 . F+. $20

367. Tyre, c. 2nd century B.C., AE 16. Similar to above. F+. $20

368. Tyre, after 126/5 B.C., AE 15. Hd. of Tyche turreted and r./ War galley l. Seaby 5925. F+. $25

369. Tyre, after 126/5 B.C., AE 19. As above except F+/VF+. $40

370. Tyre, in the time of Antoninus Pius, 138-161 A.D., AE 21. Head of Tyche turreted and r./ Three line of inscription above galley left. F+. $30

371. Tyre, Elagabalus 218-222 A.D., AE 28. Laur. draped and cuirassed bust to right; countermark at right./ Astarte and Victory facing each other. Seaby 3117. VG. $35

372. Tyre, Elagabalus 218-222 A.D., AE 28. Laur. draped and cuirassed bust to right/ Astarte and Victory facing; trophy and child to left. Seaby 3117; BMC 400. Fine. $70

373. Tyre, Elagabalus 218-222 A.D., AE 28. As above. VG. $40

374. Tyre, Elagabalus 218-222 A.D., AE 28. Laur. draped and cuirassed bust to right/ Astarte standing front, trophy left, Nike on column right. About fine. Seaby 317. $50

375. Tyre, Volusian, 251-253 A.D., AE 29. Laur. hd. to right/ Roma seated facing left with spear and shield. Seaby 4143. VG. $40

Mesopotamia 376. Babylonia, 331-312 B.C. AR tetradrachm (16.58gm). Baal enthroned/ Lion to l., gamma above. BMC 28. VF. $275

ANCIENT JEWISH COINS

JUDAEA under Persian Rule with "YHD" in Paleo-Hebrew (before 333 B.C.)

377. AR, hemiobol (.50gm). Athena hd. r./ YHD, owl, at rim lily. AJC 1: obv. pl. 1, #4. F+. Rare. $400

378. AR, hemiobol (.50gm). Athena hd. r./ YHD, owl. AJC 1: obv. pl. 1, #2; rev. pl. 1, #4. F, edge chip. Rare. $200

379. AR, hemiobol (.25gm). Male head of (Ptolemy I?) r./ Falcon facing 3/4 l, wings spread AJC 1: obv. pl. 1, 2,#9. VF. Rare. $500

380. AR, hemiobol (.25gm). Male head of (Persian Satrap?) r./ Falcon facing 3/4 l, wings spread AJC 1: obv. pl. 1, 2,#9b. VF. Rare. $500 This specimen superior to plate coin.

381. AR, hemiobol (.25gm). Male radiate hd. (Ptolemy I or Satrap?) r./ Falcon facing 3/4 l, wings spread AJC 1: obv. pl. 1, 3,#16b. VF. Rare. $500

382. Graeco-Palestinian, Athenian Style AR tetradrachm (16.50gm) Helmeted hd. of Athena r., with raised mark on cheek = "S" for Shomrom./ AQE, owl, punch mark on head of owl. ANS M.#3.VF. $450

383. Graeco-Palestinian, Athenian Style AR tetradrachm (17.1gm) Helmeted hd. of Athena r./ AQE, owl, punch mark on head of owl, plus one unattributed countermark in field. VF. $300

384. Graeco-Palestinian, Athenian Style AR hemiobol (.43gm) Helmeted hd. of Athena r./ QE, in garbled Aramaic, owl in deep incuse. ANS Palestine, pl. 1; Rosenberger, Gaza 7. VF. $250

385. A lot of two similar tiny fractionals from Gaza of the same type. Good to fine plus. $150/2

386. A lot of two similar tiny fractional from Gaza of the same type. Good to Fine plus. $150/2

387. Graeco-Palestinian, Macedonian Style AR hemiobol (.35gm) Head of Herakles r./ ALE, Zeus std. l. in field "s" for Gaza Mint? cp. Sear #6736-38. F. $150

Hasmonean Coins

388. Seleucid, under John Hyrcanus I, AE 14. Struck in Jerusalem 132 B.C., Antiochus VII. Anchor upside down./ Lily. Hendin 6. VF. $50

389. Alexander Jannaeus, 103-76 B.C.E., AE lepton. Upside down anchor./ Star of 8 rays. Hendin 12. VF. $35

390. Alexander Jannaeus, 103-76 B.C.E., AE lepton. as above with unusual casting tit. VF. $100

391. Alexander Jannaeus, 103-76 B.C.E., AE lepton. As above except EF and on heavy flan. $50

392. Alexander Jannaeus, 103-76 B.C.E., AE lepton. As above. EF. $50

393. Alexander Jannaeus, 103-76 B.C.E., a lot of two AE lepta Fine to VF. $50/2

394. Alexander Jannaeus, 103-76 B.C.E., a lot of two AE lepta Fine to VF. $50/2

395. Alexander Jannaeus, 103-76 B.C.E., a lot of three AE lepta, all as above. Mostly fine to VF. $60/3

396. John Hyrcanus II, 67-40 B.C.E., Ae prutah. Hebrew inscription surrounded by wreath./ Double cornucopia. Mesh. 18, Hendin 20. EF. $50

397. John Hyrcanus II, 67-40 B.C.E., Ae prutah. As above. VF. $40

398. John Hyrcanus II, 67-40 B.C.E., A lot of three Ae prutot. All fine to fine plus. $50/3

399. John Hyrcanus II, 67-40 B.C.E., A lot of three Ae prutot. All fine to fine plus. $50/3

400. Judah Aristobulus, 67-63 B.C.E., AE prutah, Hebrew inscription surrounded by wreath./ Double cornucopia. AJC, plate 25, Ja15. Choice EF and rare. $200

401. Mattahias Antigonus, 40-37 B.C.E., AE 25. Double cornucopia with Hebrew inscription./ Ivy wreath tied at top with ribbons hanging down. Hendin 34. VF with rev. off center. $200

402. Mattahias Antigonus, 40-37 B.C.E., AE 25. As above except only fine. $125

403. Mattahias Antigonus, 40-37 B.C.E., AE 25. As above except only fine and centered. $125

404. Mattahias Antigonus, 40-37 B.C.E., AE 25. As above. $125

405. Mattahias Antigonus, 40-37 B.C.E., AE 17. Single cornucopia tied with ribbons./ Greek inscription within wreath and border. Hendin 35. About VF. $350

406. Mattahias Antigonus, 40-37 B.C.E., AE 13. Double cornucopia adorned with ribbons and ear of barley arising between horns./ Hebrew inscription in retrograde, surrounded by wreath and border. Hendin 36. About Vf. $100

Herodian Dynasty

407. Herod the Great, 40 B.C.E. to 4 C.E., AE 8 prutot. Tripod with ceremonial bowl/ Thymiaterion, flanked by 2 palm branches. Hendin 39. Fine and off center. $200

408. Herod the Great, 40 B.C.E. to 4 C.E., AE 8 prutot. As above except bold and VF. $350

409. Herod the Great, 40 B.C.E. to 4 C.E., AE 8 prutot. As above except VF/F. $250

410. Herod the Great, 40 B.C.E. to 4 C.E., AE 8 prutot. As above except VF/F with nice toning. $250

411. Herod the Great, 40 B.C.E. to 4 C.E., AE 2 prutot. Cross surrounded by closed diadem./ Tripod table flanked by palm branches. Hendin 43. F+. $125

412. Herod the Great, 40 B.C.E. to 4 C.E., AE 2 prutot. As above. F+. $125

413. Herod the Great, 40 B.C.E. to 4 C.E., AE prutah. Cross surrounded by closed diadem./ Tripod table. Hendin 44. Fine. $65

414. Herod the Great, 40 B.C.E. to 4 C.E., AE prutah. Anchor surrounded by Greek inscription./ Double cornucopia with caduceus rising between. Hendin 55. F+. $75

415. Herod the Great, 40 B.C.E. to 4 C.E., AE lepton. Cornucopia with Greek inscription./ Eagle standing right. Hendin 56. About fine and scarce. $75

416. Herod the Great, 40 B.C.E. to 4 C.E., Ae prutah. Anchor./ Double cornucopia. Meshorer. 53. VG. $40

417. Herod Archelaus, 4 B.C.E. to 6 C.E., AE 2 prutot. Double cornucopia with both horns turned to right./ War galley facing left. Hendin 61. VF with nice toning. $400

418. Herod Archelaus, 4 B.C.E. to 6 C.E., AE prutah. Bunch of grapes on vine./ Tall helmet with crest viewed from front. Hendin 63. VF. $75

419. Herod Archelaus, 4 B.C.E. to 6 C.E., a lot of two AE prutot. Anchor surrounded by Greek inscription./ Double cornucopia. Hendin 58. One VF, one fine. $75/2

420. Herod Antipas, 4 B.C.E. to 40 C.E., AE full denomination. Upright palm branch with date./ Greek inscription. Hendin 68a. About fine and rare. $450

421. Agrippa I, 37 to 44 C.E., AE 20. Laur. bust of Claudius to right. Emperor in quadriga to right. Meshorer 87var. F+. $450

422. Agrippa I, 37 to 44 C.E., AE prutah. Umbrella or canopy with fringes./ Three ears of barley growing between two leaves. Hendin 75. Choice VF with attractive toning. $100

423. Agrippa I, 37 to 44 C.E., AE prutah. As above except slightly off center. $50

424. Agrippa I, 37 to 44 C.E., AE prutah. As above except with dark toning. $40

425. Agrippa I, 37 to 44 C.E., a lot of three AE prutot. Fine to VF. $75/3

426. Agrippa II, 56-96 A.D., AE 28. Under Flavian Rule. Laureate bust of Vespasian to right./ Tyche standing on podium to left. Mesh. 101. Attractive pale green patina and VF. $600

427. Agrippa II, 56-96 A.D., AE 20. Struck at Panias 82 A.D. Head of Domitian to right./ Nike, nude to waist right, holding shield. Meshorer 128. Nice F. $300

428. Agrippa II, 56-96 A.D., AE 16. Head of Domitian to right./ Victory right inscribing on shield. Meshorer 128. VF. $350

429. Agrippa II, 56-96 A.D., AE 22. Similar to above except fine. $150

430. Agrippa II, 56-96 A.D., AE 18. Similar to above except EF and Meshorer 121. $300

431. Agrippa II, 56-96 A.D., AE 20. Similar to above except EF and Meshorer 135 $450

432. Agrippa II, 56-96 A.D., AE 22. Similar to above fine and Meshorer 135. $150

433. Agrippa II, 56-96 A.D., AE 18. Struck at Panias. Head of Domitian to right./ War galley with oars. Meshorer 124. Rare and about EF. $375

Procurators

434. Marcus Ambibulus, 9-12 C.E., under Augustus. Both dated year 39. A lot of two AE 17mm. Both with ear of barley curved to right./ Eight-branched palm tree. Hendin 102. Both Fine. $50/2

435. Valerius Gratus, 15-26 C.E., under Tiberius. Vine leaf and small bunch of grapes./ Narrow necked amphora with scroll handles. Hendin 108. Fine. $150

436. Valerius Gratus, 15-26 C.E., under Tiberius. As above except without bunch of grapes. Hendin 109. VG/F. $100

437. Valerius Gratus, 15-26 C.E., under Tiberius. As above. In fine plus. $125

438. Valerius Gratus, 15-26 C.E., under Tiberius. AE 15mm. Greek inscription KAI CAP./ Double cornucopias. Fine plus. Hendin 104. $75

439. Valerius Gratus, 15-26 C.E., under Tiberius. A lot of three AE 15's. Hendin 104, 106 and 107. All about fine. $50/3

440. Pontius Pilate, 26-36 C.E., under Tiberius. AE 16. Three bound ears of barley./ Simpulum. Hendin 116. VF. $75

441. Antoninus Felix, 52-59 C.E. AE lepton. 19mm. Inscription within wreath./ Two crossed palm branches, year, 14 for 54. Hendin 116. F+. $25

442. A lot of two. Antoninus Felix, 52-59 C.E. AE lepton. 16mm. Hendin 117. Porcius Festus, 58 C.E. AE lepton, 15mm. NEPWNOC in wreath./Palm branch. Hendin 118. Both VF. $100/2

First Revolt, 66-70 C.E.

443. Silver Shekel of the Year 2, 67 C.E. (14.02gm). Chalice, 9 pearls on rim, "shekel of Israel" in paleo-Hebrew, "shin beth" for Year 2 above cup./ Stem with three pomegranates, "Jerusalem the Holy" in paleo-Hebrew around. Meshorer AJC, #8. Choice EF. $1,900

444. Silver half-shekel of the Year 2, 67 C.E. (6.85gm). Chalice, 7 pearls on rim, "Half a shekel" in paleo-Hebrew, "shin beth" for year two above./ Stem with three pomegranates, "Jerusalem the Holy" in paleo-Hebrew. Meshorer AJC, #9. Superb. $1,500

445. Eighth-shekel of the Year 2, 67 C.E. AE 17. Amphora with paleo-Hebrew insc. "Year Two."/ Vine-leaf with small branch and tendril, paleo-Hebrew insc. "Freedom of Zion." Mesh. 11. EF. $50

446. Eighth-shekel of the Year 2, 67 C.E. AE 18. Amphora with paleo-Hebrew insc. "Year Two."/ Vine-leaf with small branch and tendril, paleo-Hebrew insc. "Freedom of Zion." Mesh. 11. EF. $40

447. Eighth-shekel of the Year 2, 67 C.E. AE 17. Amphora with paleo-Hebrew insc. "Year Two."/ Vine-leaf with small branch and tendril, paleo-Hebrew insc. "Freedom of Zion." Mesh. 11. VF. $40

448. Eighth-shekel of the Year 2, 67 C.E. AE 18. Crude amphora with paleo-Hebrew insc. "Year Two"/ Vine-leaf with small branch and tendril, paleo-Hebrew insc. "Freedom of Zion." Mesh. 11. Fine but overstruck on coin of Agrippa I, with gouge on reverse. $50

449. Silver Shekel of the Year 3, 68 C.E. (14.21gm). Chalice, 9 pearls on rim, "shekel of Israel" in paleo-Hebrew, "gimmel-shin" (for Year 3) above cup./ Stem with three pomegranates, "Jerusalem the Holy" in paleo-Hebrew around. Meshorer AJC, #18. Superb! $1,900

450. Eighth-shekel of the Year 3, 68 C.E. AE 17. Amphora with paleo-Hebrew insc. "Year Three."/ Vine-leaf with small branch and tendril, paleo-Hebrew insc. "Freedom of Zion." Mesh. 11. EF. $50

451. Eighth Shekel, AE 19 of the Year 4, 69 C.E. Chalice, "For the Redemption of Zion," in paleo-Hebrew./ Etrog, with two bundles of lulavs, paleo-Hebrew inscription= "Year four, quarter." Mesh. #29, Kindler 79. EF. $250

452. Eighth Shekel, AE 19 of the Year 4, 69 C.E. Chalice, "For the Redemption of Zion," in paleo-Hebrew./ Etrog, with two bundles of lulavs, paleo-Hebrew inscription= "Year four, quarter." Mesh. #29, Kindler 79. EF, but irregular flan. $200

453. Eighth Shekel, AE 21 of the Year 4, 69 C.E. Chalice, "For the Redemption of Zion," in paleo-Hebrew./ Etrog, with two bundles of lulavs, paleo-Hebrew inscription= "Year four, quarter." Mesh. #29, Kindler 79. VF, green patina. $150

454. Eighth Shekel, AE 19 of the Year 4, 69 C.E. Chalice, "For the Redemption of Zion," in paleo-Hebrew./ Etrog, with two bundles of lulavs, paleo-Hebrew inscription= "Year four, quarter." Mesh. #29, Kindler 79. VF+. $200

455. Eighth Shekel, AE 20 of the Year 4, 69 C.E. Chalice, "For the Redemption of Zion," in paleo-Hebrew./ Etrog, with two bundles of lulavs, paleo-Hebrew inscription= "Year four, quarter." Mesh. #29, Kindler 79. Variant with style of chalice different. VF. $150

456. Eighth Shekel, AE 18 of the Year 4, 69 C.E. Chalice, "For the Redemption of Zion," in paleo-Hebrew./ Etrog, with two bundles of lulavs, paleo-Hebrew inscription= "Year four, quarter." Mesh. #29, Kindler 79. VF. $150

457. Eighth Shekel, AE 21 of the Year 4, 69 C.E. Chalice, "For the Redemption of Zion," in paleo-Hebrew./ Etrog, with two bundles of lulavs, paleo-Hebrew inscription= "Year four, quarter." Mesh. #29, Kindler 79. Fine. $1,000

Bar Kochba War, 132-135 C.E.

458. Undated tetradrachm (15.15gm). Attributed to the year 134-135 C.E. Facade of the Temple at Jerusalem; in center, Ark(?), around, inscription, above, rosette/ Bundle of lulav with etrog on left, around, inscription. Ancient Jewish Coinage II, Meshorer, pg. 272, 51. The Coinage of the Bar Kokhba War, Mildenberg, pg. 152, 70. Well struck and centered. VF+. $1,500

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459. Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 C.E. overstruck AR denarius (3.22gm) "Year 2". 1 handle flagon with head of Trajan to right still discernible./ Wreath with Minerva stg. still visible. Meshorer Vol. 2, Pl. 22, 17. Mildenberg 134. Very rare and interesting. F. $600

460. Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 C.E. overstruck AR denarius (3.02gm) "Year 2". "Shimon" in wreath./Palm branch. Mesh. 29. Mild. 60. F+. $250

461. Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 C.E. overstruck AR denarius (4.00gm) of 134/5 A.D. Grapes/ Lyre. Meshorer #55. Mild. 139. Superb. $750 Ex Pine Tree, "Promised Land" Auction April, 1974 #427A.

462. Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 C.E. overstruck AR denarius (4.00gm) of 134/5 A.D. Grapes/ Lyre. Meshorer #55, EF. $500 Some undertype visible.

463. Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 C.E. overstruck AR denarius (3.70gm) of 134/5 C.E. Bunch of grapes./ Two trumpets, (portrait of Trajan visible). Mildenberg 154, Mesh. 60. EF. $550

464. Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 C.E. overstruck AR denarius (3.70gm) of 134/5 C.E. Bunch of grapes./ Flagon with palm branch to r. Mildenberg 163, Meshorer 68. VF+. $450

465. Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 C.E. Medium bronze AE 26, 132/133 C.E. Palm tree with 7 branches, "Shimon, Prince of Israel." Vine leaf, "Year one for freedom of Israel. Meshorer, #5., Mildenberg 44,45, ANS SNG 506. VF. $300 Extra "W" under palm tree to r.

466. Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 C.E. Medium bronze AE 26, 133/134 C.E. Palm tree with 5 branches, "X" for Tenth Legion overstrike (at 10 o'clock), SHIM'ON below./3 lobed vine leaf, Year Two of Freedom of Israel. Mildenberg 85, Rosenberger, Coins of Eastern Palestine, p. 82, #24. Very rare, VF, flan crack at edge. $500

467. Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 C.E. Medium bronze AE 24, 133/34 C.E. Palm tree./ Vine leaf, Year Two. Mildenberg 71. VF. $125

468. Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 C.E. Medium bronze AE 25, 133/34 C.E. Palm tree, with visible portrait of Vespasian./ Vine leaf, Year Two." Cf. Hendin 168A. Nearly EF. $200

469. Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 C.E. Medium bronze AE 25, undated. 7 branch palm tree./5 lobed vine leaf. Mildenberg 111-112. VF. $100

470. Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 C.E. Medium bronze AE 26, undated. 7 branch palm tree./5 lobed vine leaf. Mildenberg 129. EF. $200

471. Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 C.E. Small bronze AE 20, 132/133 C.E. 7 branch palm tree, "Eleazor the High priest" / Grape cluster with branch and leaf, "Year One for the Redemption of Israel." Mildenberg 149, Meshorer. #7. Rare and EF. $450

472. Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 C.E. Small bronze AE 20, 133/34 C.E. 7 branch palm tree "Jerusalem"/ Bunch of grapes. Mildenberg 153. Rare and VF+. $300

473. Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 C.E. Small bronze AE 16, 133/34 C.E. 7 branch palm tree "Jerusalem"/ Bunch of grapes. Mildenberg 158. Nice VF. $250

Roman Legion Countermarks On Usually Very Worn City Coins

474. Antioch, Domitian, 81-96 AE 24 Laur. hd. l., rectangular c/m of warrior by Domitian's neck./ Large SC. Seaby 872. F+. $125

475. Antioch Mint, Tenth Legion c/m prior to 66 C.E. "XF" c/m. Hendin 196a. Fine. $150

476. Caesarea, Domitian, 81-96 AE 23. Hd. r., KAI c/m in rectangle./ Trophy. Judaea Capta series. Hendin 183, Mesh. 238. F+/VG. $175

477. Caesarea, Domitian, 81-96 AE 20. Hd. r., KAI c/m in rectangle./ Stg. Nike?. Small hd. punch-mark. cp. ANS 468 as Judaea Capta series. Fine. $150

478. Sebaste, Domitian, 81-96 AE 24 Laur. hd. r., LXF c/m for Tenth Legion Fretensis, plus two other c/m's./ Blank with traces of horse. ANS 1067, De Saulcy 84, 1-2; ex Sternberg 11-25-76. Very rare and a choice example. $350

479. Sebaste, Domitian, 81-96 AE 27 Laur. hd. r./ Tyche stg. "X" c/m. Cp. ANS 1057-71. F. $125

480. Sebaste, Trajan, 98-117 AE 22. Laur. hd. r., LXF c/m./Quadriga. Meshorer, City Coins, p. 45 #120, Cp. Rosenberger 27b. Cleaned F+. $125

481. Tenth Legion Fretensis on unattributable flan AE 21; c/m the galley of Tenth Legion. cp., ANS Mesh 463 (Vespasian). fair. $75

482. Tenth Legion Fretensis on unattributable flan AE 25; c/m the figure of a warrior with shield and raised weapon. cp., Rosenberger 27. fair. $100

483. Blank planchet for Bar Kochba bronze coins. AE 20. Blank both sides. $50

City Coins, Arranged Alphabetically

484. Abila, Lucius Verus, 116-169 A.D., AE 23. Bust r./ Herakles nude, stg. l. on rock with club. Rosenberger 9/12, Hendin 288. Fine. $200

485. Aelia Capitolina, Hadrian and Sabina, 117-138 A.D., AE 21. Laur. bust of Hadrian r./ Bust of Sabina r. BMC 4, Kadman 7, Rosenberger 7. F+. $200+

486. Aelia Capitolina, Antoninus Pius, 138-161 A.D., AE 22. Bust of Pius r./ bust of Tyche right. ANS 599, Rosenberger 192/11. F+. $200+

487. Aelia Capitolina, Elagabalus, 218-222 A.D., AE 24. Laur. hd. to r./ Tetra style temple. Obverse pitted, about fine. Rosenberger 60, Kadman 114. $100

488. Aelia Capitolina, Elagabalus, 218-222 A.D., AE 24. Laur. hd. to r./ cart drawn by 4 horses. Rosenberger 77/78. About fine. $175

489. Aelia Capitolina, Trajan Decius, 248-251 A.D., AE 26. Radiate hd. to r./ Tyche in chiton standing, foot raised. Rosenberger 89. About fine. $150 Aelia Capitolina was Rome's name for Jerusalem.

490. Akko-Ptolemais, Dioscuri, AE 13. Jugate heads r./ Cornucopia with fruit. Rosenberger 29-36. F+. $25

491. Akko-Ptolemais, Autonomous, 3938 B.C., AE 25. Jugate busts of Tyche and Zeus right/ Tyche standing left. Rosenberger 39. About VF. $150

492. Akko-Ptolemais, Claudius, 49-50 A.D., AE 13. Bust of Zeus right./ Club upward enclosed in wreath. Rosenberger 45. VG. $25

493. Akko-Ptolemais, Trajan, 98-117 A.D., AE 23. Laur. hd. r./ Turreted and veiled Tyche std. on rock. Rosenberger 47, Kadman 97, Hendin 226. VG with obverse blemish. $50

494. Akko-Ptolemais, Hadrian, 54-68 A.D., AE 22. Laur. hd. right./ Founder ploughs right with cow and ox. Hendin 225, Kadman 92. Fine. $50

495. Akko-Ptolemais, Lucius Verus, 161-170 A.D., AE 24. Bust r., with fulmen counterstamp./ Tyche std. right on rock. VG. $25

496. Akko-Ptolemais, Commodus, 179-182 A.D., AE 20. Bust r./ Caduceus. Rosenberger 52. Pleasing green patina. VG. $25

497. Akko-Ptolemais, Septimius Severus, 193-211 A.D., AE 23. Bearded bust to r./ Head of Serapis facing right. Rosenberger 53. About EF/VF. $250

498. Akko-Ptolemais, Caracalla, 198-217 A.D., AE 26. Bust r./ Tetra style temple with Tyche and Nike on plinth. Rosenberger 57/60. About fine. $75

499. Akko-Ptolemais, Philip I, 244-249 A.D., AE 30. Bare headed bust right./ Hexastyle temple with Tyche and Nike within. Rosenberger 30/77. F/VF. $150

500. Antiochia Ad Hippum, Hippos Sussita, Domitian, 81-96 A.D., AE 18. Laur. hd. r./ Horse standing left. Rosenberger. About VF. $75

501. Ascalon, c. 103 B.C., AE 14. Bust of Aphrodite right./ Dove stg. l. ANS 638. About fine. $50

502. Ascalon, dated GOP+176-223 A.D., AE 15. Bust of Tyche r./ War galley. Rosenberger I-53. F+. $50

503. Ascalon, AE 12. Turreted bust of Tyche r./ War galley prow. Rosenberger 4, 9; ANS 646-7. Obv. slightly off-center. VF. $60

504. Syria, Ascalon, Antiochus VII, 138-129 B.C., AE 13. Crested Macedonian helmet./ Aphlaston. Rosenberger 3; Houghton 818/9. VF. $40

505. No Lot

506. Ascalon, Cleopatra VII, 51-30 B.C., AE 20. Head of queen r./ Eagle standing left. Rosenberger 24, Svor. 1872. Fine. $200

507. Ascalon, Vespasian, 69-79 A.D., GOP=72-3 A.D., AE 19. Laur. hd. r./ Phanebal standing. ANS 689. F+. $100

508. Ascalon, Domitian, 81-98 A.D., dated 85-86 A.D., AE 20. Head facing l./ City goddess on galley. Rosenberger ANS 678. Fine. $125

509. Ascalon, Domitian, 81-98 A.D., Laur. bust r./ Phanebal standing left with sword in right hand. Houghton 98. Rosenberger 23. About fine/VF. $40

510. Ascalon, Trajan, 98-117 A.D., AE 24. Laur. hd. r./ City goddess in long chiton resting on standard, holding aphlaston. Rosenberger supplement. p. 76, 25. About fine. $75

511. Ascalon, Trajan, 98-117 A.D., AE 24. Laur. hd. right./ City goddess standing l. on prow. Rosenberger 124; BMC 145. Fine/F+. $100

512. Ascalon, Trajan, 98-117 A.D., dated 111-112 A.D., AE 23. Laur. hd. r./ City goddess standing on galley in long chiton. Rosenberger 124. F+/VF. $150

513, Ascalon, Antoninus Pius, 138-161 A.D., AE 15. Bust right/ Tyche-Astarte standing right. Rosenberger 187. ANS 724. F+ with obv. off-center. $75

514. Ascalon, Antoninus Pius, 138-161 A.D., AE 27. Laur. hd. r./ Building with 4 doorways within each other. Rosenberger 169. Fine. $150

515. Ascalon, Antoninus Pius, 138-161 A.D., AE 27. Laur. hd. r./ Dekerto in long chiton and peplos standing. Rosenberger 178. F+. $150

516. Ascalon, Antoninus Pius, 138-161 A.D., dated 156-7 A.D., AE 23. Laur. hd. r./ Turreted city goddess standing holding spear. Rosenberger 180. Fine. $75

517. Bostra, Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander, AE 24. Diademed and draped bust of empress right./ Head of Zeus Ammon right. Rosenberger 47; BMC 31. Bold and about VF. $125

518. Bostra, Trajan, 98-117 A.D., 106-112 A.D., AR denarius (3.29gm). Laur. hd. right./ Arabia draped and standing l. and holding branch, to l. an Arabian camel. ANS 1155/1156. Nice VF. $150

519. Bostra, Trajan, 98-117 A.D., 106-112 A.D., AR denarius (2.85gm). As above except on slightly irregular flan. $125

520. Bostra, Trajan, 98-117 A.D., 106-112 A.D., AR denarius (3.29gm). As above except on with dark toning. $125

521. Caesarea, Hadrian 117-138 A.D., AE 14. Head to right./ Crocodile walking to right. F+. $50

522. Caesarea, Hadrian 117-138 A.D., AE 15. Laur. hd. r./ Apollo standing left. Rosenberger II-4, 25; Kadman 29. About fine with green patina. $50

523. Caesarea, Hadrian 117-138 A.D., AE 13. Bust to right, with features of Antoninus Pius./ Horse facing right. Rosenberger 26. About VF. $50

524. Caesarea, Hadrian 117-138 A.D., AE 11. Bust to right./ Lion to right. Rosenberger 27. About fine. $40

525. No lot.

526. Caesarea, Hadrian 117-138 A.D., AE 23. Draped and laureate head to right./ Head of Serapis to right. ANS 767. Bold VF. $250

527. Caesarea, Caracalla 198-217 A.D., AE 21. Laur. bust right./ Eagle displayed with SPQR within wings. Rosenberger II 10. VG. $45

528. Caesarea, Caracalla 198-217 A.D., AE 18. Laur. hd. to r./ Hd. of Serapis right. Rosenberger II, p. 56. VG. $25

529. Caesarea, Caracalla 198-217 A.D., AE 20. Head to right/ Wreath of two eagles with SPQR displayed within. Rosenberger 59-61. VG/ About fine. $35

530. Caesarea, Daidumenian, 217-218 A.D., AE 22. Bare headed bust to right./ Head of Serapis to right. Rosenberger II 67. About fine. $75

531. Caesarea, Severus Alexander 222-238 A.D., AE 23. Laur. hd. to right/ Wreath surmounted by eagles within, SPQR. ANS Meshorer 807-816. VG. $50

532. Caesarea, Severus Alexander 222-238 A.D., AE 23. As above. $50

533. Caesarea, Severus Alexander 222-238 A.D., AE 25. Laureate hd. to r./ Wreath surmounted by eagles within, SPQR. ANS Meshorer 807. Nice VF. $150

534. Caesarea, Severus Alexander 222-238 A.D., AE 21. As above except on smaller flan. About fine. $100

535. Caesarea, Philip I, 244-249 A.D., AE 28. Radiate hd. to right./ Eagle with head to r. supporting wreath with 3 figures. Rosenberger 103. VG. $100

536. Caesarea, Herennius Estruscus, 248-251 A.D., AE 21. Bust to right./ Turreted head of City goddess left. Seaby 4284. VG. $25

537. Caesarea, Trajan Decius, 249-251 A.D., AE 29. Laur. bust to r./ Vexillium between two eagles. ANS 828; Seaby 4211. F+. $150

538. Caesarea, Trebonianus Gallus, 251-253 A.D., AE 24. Laur. hd. r./ Two eagles back to back.; vexillium between. Seaby 4354. VG. $50

Judaea Capta Series For Caesarea

539. Titus, AE 25. Laur. hd. to r./ Trophy, Jewess to l. Caesarea Mint. Hendin 183, Mesh. 5. Fine $150

540. Titus, AE 25. Laur. hd. to r./ Trophy, Jewess to l. Caesarea Mint. Hendin 183, Mesh. 5. Very Fine $175

541. Titus, AE 20. Laur. hd. to r./ Nike stg. to r., foot on helmet, writing on shield on palm tree. Caesarea Mint. Mesh. #2. ANS 464-476. F+. $125

542. Titus, AE 24. Laur. hd. to r./ Nike stg. to r., foot on helmet, writing on shield on palm tree. Caesarea Mint. Mesh. #2. ANS 464-476. F+. $125

543. Titus, AE 22. Laur. hd. to r./ Nike stg. to r., foot on helmet, writing on shield on palm tree. Caesarea Mint. Mesh. #2. ANS 464-476. Worn, fine. $50

544. Domitian, AE 21, Laur. hd. to l./ Minerva stg. on galley, holding shield and spear, behind, trophy. Caesarea Mint. Meshorer 243. VF. $300

545. Domitian, AE 26, Laur. hd. to r./ Minerva stg. on galley, holding shield and spear, behind, trophy. Caesarea Mint. Mesh. #6. VF, oval flan, well struck. $500

546. Domitian, AE 23, Laur. hd. to l./ Minerva adv. l., trophy left. Caesarea Mint. Mesh. #7. Nearly VF. $200

547. Domitian, AE 20. Laur. hd. to r./ Victory (Nike) adv. to left. Caesarea Mint. Mesh. #8. F+. $125

548. Domitian, AE 24, Struck 93 C.E. in Caesarea, {IMP CAES} DOMIT AVG GERM PM TRP XII, laur. hd. of Domitian r./ Nike to l, around IMP XXIII COS XVI CENS PPP. Mesh. AJC #10. F+ and rare. $300

Additional City Coins

549. Damascus, Philip I, 244-249 A.D., AE 29. Bust to right./ Tetrastyle temple containing bust of city goddess. Rosenberger 38. About fine with lacquered surfaces. $75

550. Eleutheropolis, Septimius Severus, 193-211 A.D., AE 28. Laur. bust to right./ Tyche standing in tetrastyle temple. Rosenberger 2; BMC 2; Seaby 2275. Bold VF. $350

551. Gaba, Antoninus Pius, 138-161 A.D., AE 23. Laureate bust to r./ Figure standing, facing with spear, crescent above. ANS 904. VG. $50

552. Gabalea, Claudius, 41-54 A.D., AE 19. Bust r., with crab countermark/ Eagle on fulmen. Rosenberger 1. VG. $50

553. Gabalea, Claudius, 41-54 A.D., AE 15. Bust r./ Double cornucopia. Rosenberger 35; ANS 1297. VG. $40

554. Decapolis, Gadara, Claudius, 41-54 A.D., AE 18. Bust r./ Bust of Tyche,. ANS 1295. F+. $75

555. Decapolis, Gadara, Nero, 54-68 A.D., AE 25. Bust r./ Tyche standing left holding wreath and cornucopia. Rosenberger 28; ANS 1299. Nice EF/VF. $300

556. Decapolis, Gadara, Antoninus Pius, 138-161 A.D., AE 20. Bust r./ Bust of Athena to right. Rosenberger, 41. About fine. $40

557. Decapolis, Gadara, Antoninus Pius, 138-161 A.D., AE 20. Bust r./ Bare head of Marcus Aurelius to right. Rosenberger 40. Nice VF. $175

558. Decapolis, Gadara, Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 A.D., AE 25 Laureate bust r./ Bust of Herakles to right. Rosenberger 47. F+ and bold. $100

559. Decapolis, Gadara, Domitian 81-96 A.D., AE 19. Laureate bust r./ Turreted and veiled bust of Tyche to right. ANS (1304 Titus). Fine. $75

560. Decapolis, Gadara, Elagabalus, 218-222 A.D., AE 24. Bust r./ War galley l., aphlaston at oars. Rosenberger 79-81. VG. $75

561. Gaza, Philisto-Arabian, c. 5th-4th century B.C., AR drachm (4.2gm). Head of Athena to right; on cheek "agin", e=Gaza/ Owl standing right. SNG ANS 12. VG/ About fine. $125

562. Gaza, c. 5th-4th century B.C., AR obol (.85gm). Athena wearing crested helmet facing r./ Owl standing r. with olive branch and crescent above left. SNG ANS 15. Square flan. Choice EF. $250

563. Gaza, Antiochus IV Epiphanes, 175-63 B.C., AE 13. Radiate bust r./ Artemis standing r. holding eagle. Rosenberger 19. Serrated edge. VF. $35

564. Gaza, Antiochus IV Epiphanes, 175-63 B.C., AE 20. Radiate bust r./ Two horse drawn chariot. Rosenberger 18. F+. $45

565. Gaza, 1st century B.C., AE 26. Head of Tyche r./ War galley. Unpublished. About fine. $40

566. Gaza, 1st century B.C., AE 19. Head of Tyche r./ Nude figure standing left. ANS M. 905; Rosenberger 31? About fine. $30

567. Gaza, Hadrian, 117-138 A.D., AE 15. Laur. hd to r./ Herakles standing to right. Rosenberger 55,52. About fine. $35

568. Gaza, Hadrian, 117-138 A.D., AE 16. Laur. hd. r./ Herakles standing and facing. ANS 920. About fine. $35

569. Gaza, Antoninus Pius, 138-161 A.D., AE 29. Laur. bust to r./ Turreted and veiled bust of Tyche right; swastika monogram. Rosenberger 71. About fine and porous. $150

570. Gaza, Antoninus Pius, 138-161 A.D., AE 16. Draped bust to r./ Herakles standing holding club. ANS M. 926. Fine. $65

571. Gaza, Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, 161-169 A.D., AE 21. Bearded busts facing each other/ Nude male figure standing and pouring libation; swastika monogram to left. Rosenberger 102/90; ANS 933. About fine. $75

572. Gaza, Commodus, 177-192 A.D., AE 24. Bearded bust to r./ Distyle temple; Marnas, Artemis and "X/O" countermark. Seaby 2060; ANS 249. About fine. $100

573. Gaza, Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, AE 21. Dated 265 A.D. Draped bust to r./ City goddess and Io clasping hands; swastika between them. Rosenberger 150/152; Seaby 2463. VF with nice portrait. $200

574. Gaza, Gordian III, 238-244 A.D., dated 241-241 A.D. AE 21. Laur. hd. r./ Marnas nude standing l. holding thunderbolt; swastika centered. Rosenberger 189. About fine. $100

575. Gaza, Lucius Verus, 161-169 A.D., AE 23. Laur. bust to right./ Tyche standing left with male figure togated. Rosenberger 1879; Seaby 1879. VG. $50

576. Gaza, Elagabalus, 218-222 A.D., AE 22. Laur. hd. r./ Holy stone in tetrastyle temple and pediment. Rosenberger 37. About fine with attractive light brown patina. $75

577. Hippos-Sossita, Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 A.D., AE 26. Laur. hd. to r./ Tyche on horse going left. Rosenberger 10; ANS 1137. Fine. $100

578. Hippos-Susita, Lucius Verus, 161-169 A.D., AE 24. Laur. bust to r./ Tyche standing l. holding horse by bridle. Rosenberger 12, 13. About fine. $175

579. Medaba, Arabia, Elagabalus, 218-222 A.D., AE 18. Laur. bust to r./ Tetrastyle temple, altar within. Rosenberger 8. Nice fine. $75

580. Neapolis, Antoninus Pius, 138-161 A.D., AE 22. Laur. hd. r./ Mt. Gerizim with temple at summit. ANS 965-969. Unpublished reverse. About fine. $95

581. Neapolis, Commodus, 177-192 A.D., AE 20. Bearded head to r./ Naked Apollo standing and holding branch. ANS 987. Nice VF. $125

582. Neapolis, Commodus, 177-192 A.D., AE 18. Laur. and bearded hd. to r./ Cultus figure Artemis flanked by two stags. ANS obv. 981, rev. 980. Fine with obv. blemish. $75

583. Neapolis, Faustina Jr., wife of Marcus Aurelius. Dated 88=159-160 A.D. Bust to right./ Cultus figure Artemis flanked by two stags. Rosenberger 18. $100

584. Neapolis, Faustina Jr., wife of Marcus Aurelius. Dated 90=161-162 A.D. Bust facing r./ Cultus figure Artemis flanked by two stags. Rosenberger 19. F+. $100

585. Neapolis, Philip II, 247-249 A.D., AE 26. Laur. bust to r./ Emperor, ploughing with bull and cow with Mt. Gerizim above. Rosenberger 105. VF. $250

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586. Neapolis, Trebonianus Gallus, 251-253. A.D., AE 26. Laur. bust to right./ Mt. Gerizim and spread-winged eagle. Rosenberger 10; ANS 1033. VG and holed. $25

587. Neapolis, Trebonianus Gallus, 251-253. A.D., AE 26. Radiate bust to l./ Hygieia r. sacrificing over altar; Nike supports Mt. Gerizim at left. Rosenberger, obv. 116, rev. 99. Fine. $125

588. Neapolis, Trebonianus Gallus, 251-253. A.D., AE 26. Laur. bust to r./ Mt. Gerizim supported by spread-winged eagle. Rosenberger, obv. 111, rev. 74. VF. $175

589. Nysa-Scythopolis, Antoninus Pius, 138-161 A.D., AE 26. Laur. and draped bust right./ Dionysus nude with chlamys and panther. Rosenberger 11. VG. $75

590. Nysa-Scythopolis, Antoninus Pius, 138-161 A.D., AE 24. As above. VG. $50

591. Nysa-Scythopolis, Nero, 54-67 A.D., AE 22. Bust to right with countermark "NYS"/ Tyche standing. Poor. ANS 1047. $35

592. No lot

593. Nysa-Scythopolis, Nero, 54-68 A.D., AE 22. Similar to above. Poor. $25

594. Nysa-Scythopolis, Beth Shean, square lead coin, 10mm. Serapis hd. to r./ Nymph head to right. Unpublished. VG. $25

595. Panias, In time of Nero, 54-68 A.D., AE 19. Philippi Trachonitis. Distyle temple with standing figure inside/ Round hexastyle temple with standing figure inside. This coin: De Saulcey pl. XVIII pg. 314; ANS 858. Bold EF. $300

596. Panias, In time of Nero, 54-68 A.D., AE 19. Philippi Trachonitis. As above except VG with porous surfaces. $50

597. Panias, Domitian, 81-96 A.D., AE 12. Head of Pan to l./ Syrinx. ANS 860. Fine, rare. $150

598. Panias, Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 A.D., AE 14. Head of Pan to r./ Syrinx, dated DOS. ANS 860. Fine, rare.. $175

599. Panias, Caracalla, 198-217 A.D., dated 210 A.D. AE 21. Laur. bust to r./ Pedum and Syrinx. Rosenberger 29. F+, rare. $275

600. Pella, Caracalla, 198-217 A.D., AE 25. Draped bust to r./ Turreted Tyche seated right; in front is half figure of swimming river god. ANS 1354. F+. $125

601. Petra, Hadrian, 117-138 A.D., AE 18. Laur. bust to right./ Three lines of inscription within laurel wreath. Rosenberger 9. Fine. $45

602. Petra, Hadrian, 117-138 A.D., AE 18. Laur. bust to right./ Turreted city goddess std. to left. Rosenberger 2-4; ANS 1364-5. VG. $100

603. Petra, Septimius Severus 193-211 A.D., AE 25. Laur. bust to right./ City goddess std. l. on rock. Rosenberger 24. VG with obv. blemish. $100

604. Petra, Elagabalus 208-222 A.D., AE 18. Laur. bust to right./ Emperor ploughing field to r. with ox. ANS 1373. VG. $75

605. Philadelphia, Commodus as Caesar, 175-177 A.D., AE 18. Bare bust of right/ City goddess with turreted head to right. Rosenberger 36. Bold VF. $225

606. Philadelphia, Elagabalus, 218-222 A.D., AE 21. Laur. and draped bust r./ Car with domed canopy, supported by 4 pillars and drawn by 4 horses. to right. Rosenberger 47. VG. $75

607. Rabbath Moba, Septimius Severus, 193-211 A.D., AE 25. Laur. and bearded bust to right./ Ares facing holding sword and shield. Rosenberger 3. VG, scarce with obv. flan flaw. $250

608. Rabbath Moba, Septimius Severus, 193-211 A.D., AE 25. As above except F/F+. $250

609. No lot

610. Sebaste, Samaria, Domitian, 81-96 A.D., dated 84-85 A.D. AE 20. Laur. hd. facing right/ Male figure standing l. holding scepter and staff. Rosenberger , obv. 7, rev. 9. F+. $100

611. Sebaste, Samaria, Elagabalus, 218-222 A.D., AE 20. Laureate draped and cuirassed head to right/ Rape of Persephone. Hades in galloping quadriga r., carrying the struggling Persephone, overturned basket of flowers below, SEBASTE in exergue. Rosenberger 22. Choice dark-green patina with lots of detail. Choice VF. $375

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612. Sepphoris, Trajan, 98-117 A.D., AE 20. Laureate head of Trajan to right/ Large caduceus with tied bow. Rosenberger 5; ex Munzen und Medaillen March 1991. EF with attractive glossy patina. $500

613. Sepphoris, Trajan, 98-117 A.D., AE 20. Laureate head of Trajan to right/ Large palm tree with dates. Rosenberger 4; ANS 1088-91. VG/F+. $150

614. Sepphoris, Trajan, 98-117 A.D., AE 20. As above except F+/VF. $250

615. Sepphoris, Trajan, 98-117 A.D., AE 27. Laureate bust to right/ Large laurel wreath; inside of which is two line inscription. Rosenberger 3; Hendin 235. Attractive VF with pleasing apple green patina. $250

616. Sepphoris, Diocaesarea, Antoninus Pius, 138-161 A.D., AE 21. Laureate hd. to r./ Hera standing left holding patera. Rosenberger 9; ANS 1094. About VF. $125

617. Tiberias, Trajan, 98-117 A.D., AE 14. Laur. bust to r./ Anchor. Rosenberger 10-11. ANS 1105-8. VG. $25

618. Tiberias, Trajan, 98-117 A.D., AE 14. As above. except slightly better and fine. $45

619. Tiberias, Trajan, 98-117 A.D., AE 28. Laur. hd. right/ Tyche standing left , prow to left at her feet. Rosenberger 5; Hendin 230. F+. $200

620. Tiberias, Trajan, 98-117 A.D., dated 99-10 A.D. AE 23. Laur. bust facing right/ Hygeia seated right on rock. Rosenberger 6; SNG ANS 1101. Nice and VF. $300

621. Tiberias, Hadrian, 117-138 A.D., AE 14. Bust to right/ Galley with oars. Rosenberger 15. VG. $25

622. Tiberias, Hadrian, 117-138 A.D., AE 21. Laureate bust to right./ Soldier standing left with spear and foot on prow,. Rosenberger 13. F+. $150

623. Tiberias, Hadrian, 117-138 A.D., AE 25. Laur. and cuirassed bust to right/ Zeus std. l. in tetrastyle temple facing left. Rosenberger 12; ANS 1109. VF. $350

624. Neapolis under Marcus Aurelius, 159-160 A.D., AE 25. Bare headed bust to right. Bust of Serapis with kalathos right. Rosenberger 12. F. $250

625. Gaza under Elagabalus, 218-222 A.D., AE 23. Laur. bust to right./ Marnus, nude and standing left. Countermark (head left). Rosenberger 171. VG. $150

626. Caesarea Maritima, under Volusian, 251-254 A.D., AE 21. Radiate bust to right./ Emperor, cloak flying, on horseback to right. Rosenberger 187. VF. $200

Arabia

627. Himyarites, late 1st. cent. B.C. to c. 50 A.D. AR unit (5.52g). Diad. hd. derived from Augustus to r./ Owl stg r., head facing, on amphora, monograms. Mitchiner OCTV 364, BMC 34. Weakly struck obverse. Edge chip; along with Himyarites, late 1st. cent. B.C. to c. 50 A.D. AR half unit (2.72g). Diad. hd. derived from Augustus to r./ Owl stg r., head facing, on amphora, monograms. SNG Cop. 159. VF. $250/2

Kingdom of Nabataea

628. Aretas II, c. 110-96 B.C. base AR drachm (2.4gm) Helmeted hd. to r./ Winged Nike stg. See Meshorer Qedem, pl. 1 #1. Nice VF and rare. $300

629. Aretas II, c. 110-96 B.C. base AE drachm (2.79gm) Helmeted hd. to r./ Winged Nike stg. See Meshorer Qedem, pl. 1 #1. Nearly VF. $150

630. Syllaeus, c. 9 B.C. AE 20. Diad. hd. of, Obodes III to r./ Crossed cornucopiae, Aramaic insc. ANS 1426. Nice VF. $200

631. Aretas IV, 9 B.C.-40 A.D. AE 13. Hd. of Aretas to r./ Bust of Hulda to r. Cp. Mesh. Supplement 5 as silver, this piece unpublished? VF. $125

632. Aretas IV, 9 B.C.-40 A.D. AE 13. Head of King Aretas to r., veiled./ Crossed cornucopiae, Aramaic insc. ANS M. 1429-33. F/VF. $50

633. Aretas IV & Shuqailot, 9 B.C.-40 A.D. AE 20. Conjoined busts./ Crossed cornucopiae. Aramaic legend betw. horns of cornucopiae, legend below. Sear 5699. Nearly VF. $75

634. Aretas IV & Shuqailot, 9 B.C.-40 A.D. AE 20. Conjoined busts./ Crossed cornucopiae. Aramaic legend betw. horns of cornucopiae, legend below. ANS 1440. Nearly VF. $75

635. Aretas IV & Shuqailot, 9 B.C.-40 A.D. AE 20. Conjoined busts./ Crossed cornucopiae. Aramaic legend betw. horns of cornucopiae, legend below. ANS 1441. EF. $175

636. Rabbel II, c. 70-106 A.D. AR drachm (3.6gm). Laur. bust of Rabbel to r., with traces of inscription in Aramaic./ Veiled head of Gamilat to r. with insc. Mesh. 147. Fine, irregular flan, Rare. $225

637. Rabbel II, c. 70-106 A.D. AR drachm (2.45gm). Laur. bust of Rabbel to r., with traces of inscription in Aramaic./ Veiled head of Gamilat to r. with insc. Mesh. 147. Only VG. $75

638. Rabbell II, c. 70-106 A.D. AE 18 Jugate busts of Rabbel II & Gamilat to r./ Crude inscription. ANS M. 1449. VF. $150

639. Rabbell II, c. 70-106 A.D. AE 16. Jugate busts of Rabbel II & Gamilat to r./ Crude inscription. Mesh. 163a. Fine. $50

Persia

640. Achemenid Kings, Darius I, 521-485 B.C. AR siglos (5.53gm). Great King in running-kneeling position./ Incuse. VF and on oblong flan. $100

641. Achemenid Kings, Arses, c. 40 B.C., AR siglos (5.33gm). King in running kneeling attitude to right with spear and bow./ Incuse. BMC p. 169, 157. Nice fine with test mark over incuse. $100

642. Achemenids, Artaxerxes and Arses. A lot of two silver sigloi with the Great King / Incuse. Both fine plus, one counterstamped. $100/2

643. Satrapal Coinage, c. 4th cent. B.C. AE 10. King half kneeling, with bow and spear./ Satrap galloping r. cp. Head, HN, pp. 829-31. VF. Rare! $75

644. Parthia, Phraates II, c. 138-127 B.C. AR drachm (3.46gm). TAM behind head./ Arsaces std. l. Tambrax Mint. Sellwood16/6. VF+ $100

645. Parthia, Mithradates II, 123-88 B.C. AR drachm (3.67g) Helmeted bust of king with long beard to l./ Arsaces std. Ecbatana Mint. Sellwood 28.3. Very Fine. $100

646. Parthia, Mithradates II, 123-88 B.C. AR drachm (3.86g) Long bearded bust to l./ Archer enthroned. Ecbatana Mint. Sellwood 29.1. EF $100

647. Parthia, Vologases IV, 147-191 A.D. AR tetradrachm (13.45g) Bearded bust to l./ Tyche stg. before king. Sell. 84.13. VF. $250

Indo-Scythian

648. Azes I, 90-40 B.C., AR tetradrachm. (7.86gm). King on horseback/ Pallas to right. BMC 94. Nice VF+. $100

Kings of Egypt

649. Ptolemy II, c. 285-246 B.C. Ptolemais Mint AR tetradrachm (13.60gm) Diad. hd. to r./ Eagle stg. l. Svor. Pl. XVIII, 6. cp. Sear #7774. F+. $150

650. Ptolemy II, c. 285-246 B.C. AR tetradrachm. (13.90gm). Similar to above, but shield and monogram before eagle. cp. Sear #7771. Svor. Pl. XIII, 7. Nice VF+. $200

651. Ptolemy II, c. 285-246 B.C. AE41. Hd. of Zeus Ammon to r./ Two eagles stg. Svor. 463.VF. $75

652. Kings of Egypt, Ptolemy III, 246-221 B.C. AE 20, Helmeted head of Ptolemy III to r./ Eagle. Svoronos1155. Scarce. VF. $125

653. Ptolemy VIII, c. 145-116 B.C. AR tetradrachm (14.30gm). similar to above types. Svor. Pl. LVII, 15. BMC 13 var. EF. $100

654. Ptolemy XIII, c. 55-51 B.C. a lot of two Tetradrachms similar to above types. EF and nearly Fine. $100/2

655. Cleopatra VII, c. 51-30 B.C. AE 80 drachmai of Alexandria. Bust to r./ Eagle. Svoronos #1871. VG, discernible portrait. $75

North Africa

656. Carthage, 350-320 B.C., electrum stater (7.32gm). Head of Tanit left, wreathed with corn, wearing necklace and triple-drop earring./ Horse standing right on exergual line; single dot under horse with three dots in triangular pattern under line. Cp. Jenkins & Lewis 36. VF. $1,000

657. Carthage, 241-146 B.C., silver shekel-didrachm (6.89gm). Head of Tanit left, wreathed with corn, wearing necklace./ Horse standing right and looking back. Muller 107. Fine. $350

658. Carthage, c. 241-146 B.C. AR drachm (3.66gm). Head of Persephone to l./ Horse stg. r., sun above circular pellet below. Muller 88. Choice VF. $150

] 659. Cyrenaica, Cyrene, 331-322 B.C. AU tenth stater (.84g). Head of Zeus Ammon to l./ Hd. of Kyrene facing l. BMC 150. VF. $700

ROMAN REPUBLIC

660. Anonymous, c. 155-135 B.C. AE As. Head of Janus./ Prow of galley. cp. Crawford 114/2. VF/F. $50

661. Cn Lucretius Trio, 133-126 B.C. denarius (3.92gm). Hd. of Roma r./ Dioscuri. Sydenham #450. VF. $75

662. C. Poblici Q. AR denarius (3.65gm). Bust or Roma to r./ Hercules wrestling lion. VF+. $100

663. Republic, Imperatorial Period, Julius Caesar, c. 46 B.C. AU aureus (7.97g). C CAES COS TER, veiled female head to r., border of dots./ Lituus, jug and axe; on l.; A. HIRTIVS PR, downwards. Crawford. 466/1. Nice VF. $2,000

664. Julius Caesar, died 44 B.C. AR denarius (3.62gm). Elephant to r., trampling serpent, CAESAR below./ Pontifical implements. Cr. 443/1. EF, a bit off center. $250

665. Mark Antony, 32-31 B.C. AR denarius (3.48gm). Legionary issue; LEG XXI. EF with attractive dark toning. $200

ROMAN EMPIRE

666. Augustus, 27 B.C.-14 A.D., AR denarius (3.69g). Lugdunum mint. Bare head facing right (small circular banker's mark on neck)./ Diana standing facing, by her side a dog. RIC 341, Cohen 169. F+. $275

667. Augustus, B.C. 27-14 A.D. AE As, (Issued by Tiberius) Radiate hd. to l./ PROVIDENT SC. large altar. RIC 81.VF. $200

668. Tiberius, 14-37 A.D. AR denarius (3.68gm). Laur. hd. to r./ PONTIF MAXIM, Livia std. r. RIC 4. Nice EF with attractive toning. $300

669. Tiberius, AE 28 Turiaso Mint in Spain, Laur. hd. to r./ Bull. Heiss XXIII, 25. Nice VF. $75

670. Antonia, younger daughter of Mark Anthony and Octavia, AE dupondius. Draped bust right./ Claudius standing left, holding simpulum. RIC (Claudius) 92, Cohen 6. VG, cleaned. Scarce. $100

671. Caligula, 37-41 A.D, AE as, Laur. hd. of Caligula to l./ VESTA/SC, Vesta std. RIC 38. VF. $300

672. Nero, 54-68 A.D. Ae as Head of Nero to r./ Temple of Janus. RIC 306. Fine. $35

673. Vespasian, 69-79 A.D., AR denarius (3.25gm). Struck under Titus after his death, 79-81 A.D., Laur. hd. to right/ Victory standing left, placing shield on trophy; captive Jewess seated left. RIC (Titus) 59A, Cohen 144. Scarce and choice EF. $400

674. Vespasian, 69-79 A.D. AE sestertius. Laur. hd. to r./ IVDAEA CAPTA S. C., Palm-tree, std. Jewess to r., stg. Jew to l. RIC424, Nice VF $1,500

675. Vespasian, AE as. Laur. head to r./{IVDAEA] CAPTA, S.C., palm tree, mourning Jew to r. RIC 489. F+. $250

676. Hadrian, 117-138 A.D., AR denarius (2.98g). Laureate head right. / COS III, Victory std. to l. RIC 110. VF. $200

677. Aelius, 136-138 A.D., AR denarius (2.73g). Bare head facing right. / Felicitas standing to left. Scarce. RIC 430. VF/F. Detailed portrait. $300

678. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 A.D. AR denarius (3.28gm). Laur. hd. to r. / IMP VI COOS III, Roma std. l. BMC569. EF. $100

679. Commodus, 177-192 A.D., AE sestertius. Laureate head to right. / Hilaritas standing left holding branch and long palm. RIC 497. Scarce. F+. $300

680. Septimius Severus, 193-211 A.D., AR denarius (2.73gm). Laureate head to right./ Radiate bust of Sol to right. RIC 282. Scarce. Fine with dark patina. $150

681. Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, AR antoninianus (5.14gm). Diademed and draped bust right resting on crescent./ Luna in biga galloping left. RIC 379a, Cohen 106. EF/VF+. Choice portrait. $450

682. Caracalla, 198-217 A.D. denarius (2.89gm). (struck in 217 A.D.) Laur. hd. to r./ Naked Jupiter stg. cp BMC p. 464, #190 aureus. (No denarius listed.) EF. $125

683. Plautilla, wife of Caracalla, AR denarius (3.17gm). Bust r./ Pietas. BMC 423sq. VF+. $100

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684. Macrinus, 217-218 A.D., AR denarius (3.22g). Rome mint. Laureate head facing right, younger features with short beard./ Fides standing front, holding a standard in each hand. RIC 68. Choice EF with attractive toning. $300

685. Macrinus, 217-218 A.D., AR denarius (3.68g). Rome mint. Laureate head to right, older features with long beard./ Securitas standing left, legs crossed, holding scepter and leaning on column. RIC 24. About EF. $275

686. Severus Alexander, 222-235 A.D. AR denarius (3.61gm). Laur. hd. to r./ Perpetuitas stg. BMC 472. VF with porous surfaces. $50

687. Philip I, 244-249 A.D. AE As. Rad. bust to r./ SAECVLVM NOVVM S.C. Cippus. RIC 162b. Nearly VF. $100

688. Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip, AR antoninianus (4.04gm). Bust r./ Pietas stg. RIC 130. FDC. $100

689. Trajan Decius, 249-251 A.D. AR antoninianus (4.11gm). Rad. bust r./ Decius on horseback to l. RIC 11b. Superb. $75

690. Cornelia Supera, wife of Aemilian, AE 24. Colonial issue from Aegina, Aegira, or, Aigium. Diad. and draped bust to right./ Two column temple. Unpublished. About fine and rare. See Icard, Identification, p. 13. $500

691. Victorinus, 268-270 A.D. AE antoninianus. Rad. bust r./ Sol. RIC 114. VF+, better than most issues. $40

692. Magna Urbica, wife of Carinus, 283-285 A.D. AE ant. MAGN VRBICA AVG, diad. bust to r./ VENVS VICTRIX, Venus stg. l. Carthage Mint. RIC 337. Rare and nice VF. $500

693. Diocletian, 284-305 A.D. AE follis. Laur. bust. to r./ Genius stg. Acquilea Mint. RIC 305. EF. $75

694. Rome, Allectus, 293-296 A.D. AE antoninianus. London mint. Radiate bust r./ Providentia standing to l. Seaby 664. Fine. $50

695. Galerius, 293-311 A.D. AE follis. Laur. bust to r./ Genius stg. l. Siscia Mint. Cohen 57. VF+, interesting reverse flan flaw. $50

696. Constantius I, 305-306 A.D., AE follis. Laureate head to right./ Africa standing left holding standard. RIC 22a, Sear 3669. VF. $75

697. Severus II, 306-307 A.D. AE follis, Treviri Mint. Dr. laur. bust r./ GENIO POPV LI ROMANI SF PTR, Genius stg. RIC. 664. Scarce. EF. $250

698. Maxentius, 306-312 A.D. AE follis. Laur. bust to r. / Temple. Rome Mint. C. 42. VF+. $50

699. Constantine the Great, 307-337 A.D., Commemorative issue, 330-346 A.D., AE 3/4. Helmeted bust of Constantinopolis facing left./ She-wolf left, suckling Romulus and Remus. RIC 187. Choice FE. $75

700. Constantine I, 307-337 A.D. AE follis. Laur. bust r./ Sol stg. London Mint. Seaby 698. EF. $75

701. Constantine I, 307-337 A.D. AE3. Laur. bust to r. / Sol stg. C. 536. EF. $35

702. Fausta, wife of Constantine, AE3. Bust r. / Fausta stg. holds children. Lyons Mint. VF. $75

703. Helena, Mother of Constantine, AE3. Bust r. / Helena stg. C. 12. F. $35

704. Crispus, 317-326 A.D. AE3. Bust r./ Wreath. London Mint. C. 30. EF. $75

705. Julian II, 360-363 A.D. AE 3 Sirmium mint. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing left./ Four line inscription in wreath. Attractive chocolate patina. Mint state. RIC 329. $150

706. Jovian 363-364 A.D. AE 3. Sirmium Mint. Bust r./ VOT/V/MVLT/X within wreath, ASIRM in exergue. RIC vol. 8, #118-120. EF. $150

707. Magnus Maximus, 383-388 A.D., AR siliqua (1.91g). Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right./ Roma seated facing. RIC 84b, Cohen 20. VF and on slightly irregular flan. $125

Roman Syrian Issues

708. Antioch, Caracalla, 198-218 A.D., AR billon tetradrachm (13.65g). Laureate bust to right./ Eagle standing, hd. r. Bellinger 18. Choice EF. $275

709. Antioch, Caracalla, 198-218 A.D., AR billon tetradrachm (14.38g). Laureate bust to right./ Eagle standing. Bellinger 18. Choice EF. $275

710. Antioch, Caracalla, 198-218 A.D., AR billon tetradrachm (12.04g). Laureate bust to right./ Eagle standing. Bellinger 18. Choice EF. $275

711. Antioch, Otacilla Severa, w. of Philip I, billon tetradrachm. (12.26gm). Diad. bust to right./ Eagle with wreath atop palm branch. Nice VF. Rare. $375

712. Seleucis and Pieria, Antiochia ad Orontem, Philip II, 247-249 A.D. AR tetradrachm (11.42g) Bare head of youthful Philip to r./ Eagle, hd. l. BMC 20. 145, 57. Superb, Rare thus. $400

Roman Imperial Gold

713. Constantius II, 337-361 A.D. AU solidus (4.49g). Nicomedia Mint. Facing helmeted bust of Constantius./ GLORIA REI PVBLICAE, Roma and Constantinopolis std., shield betw. them. cp. RIC HUNTER pl. 70, 91. VF, minor scratches and flan pinch. $500

714. Valentinian I, 364-375 A.D., AU solidus (4.6gm). DN VALENTINI ANVS PF AVG, laur. and draped bust right./ RESTITVTOR REIPUBLICAE, Emperor standing holding labarum Victriola and cross in field, in exergue, *ANTE*. RIC 33, Cohen 28. Nice VF. $600

715. Valentinian I, 364-375 A.D., AU solidus (3.47gm). DN VALENTIN IANVS PF AV, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing/ IMPXXXII COS XVII PP, in field, in ex. CONOB. Roma seated left holding globe cr. and shield. Nice EF. $350

716. Late Empire, Arcadius, 383-408 A.D. solidus (3.68g). Diad., draped and cuir. bust facing./ Constantinopolis stg. on helm of ship. cp. RIC HUNTER 25v. VF+ with slight flan bend. $525

717. Theodosius II, 402-450 A.D., AU solidus (4.43gm). DN THEODOSIVS PF AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing./ IMP XXXX II COS, in field *, in ex. CONOB, Roma std. l holding globe and shield. Seaby 4288. VF. $250

718. Theodosius II, 402-450 A.D., AU solidus (4.34gm). DN THEODOSIVS PF AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing./ CONCORDI AAVGG "E," in field l. *, in ex. CONOB, Roma std. holding Victory with wreath and spear. About EF. $400

719. Theodosius II, 402-450 A.D., AU solidus (4.34gm). As above except reverse with "I" officina. Choice EF. $500

720. Theodosius II, 402-450 A.D., AU solidus (4.21gm). DN THE O D O SUVS PFAVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust 3/4 facing holding spear and shield./ SALVS REIPUBLICAE, Theodosius II and Valentinian III nimbate facing each other holding long cross, in ex. CONOB. Seaby 4289. About EF with slight obverse graffiti. $450

721. Theodosius II, 402-450 A.D., AU solidus (4.21gm). DN THEODO SIVS PF AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust 3/4 facing holding spear and shield./ GLORORVI S TERRARI, in field l., (*), in ex. CONOB, Theodosius, cuirassed, standing and facing, holding labarum and gl. cr. VF. $350

722. Theodosius II, 402-450 A.D., AU semissis (2.2gm). DN THEODO SIVS PF AVG, diad. bust r./ VICTORIA AVGG, in field l. *, Chi-Rho to right, in ex. CONOB, Winged Victory std. r. holding inscribed shield. Seaby 4292. Mint condition with slight flan bend noticeable on rev. $350

723. Marcian, 450-457 A.D., AU solidus (4.4gm). DN MARCIA NVS PFAVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust 3/4 facing holding spear and shield./ VICTORI AAVGGG "I", Victory stg. l. holding long cross, in ex. CONOB. Seaby 4322. About F+ with slight obverse graffiti. $275

724. Leo I, 457-474 A.D., AU solidus (3.89gm). DN LEO PERPET AV, helmeted and cuir. bust facing holding spear and shield./ VICTORI AAVGGG "D", Victory stg. l. holding long cross, * in field to r,. in ex. CONOB. Seaby 4333. VF. $350

725. Leo I, 457-474 A.D., AU solidus (4.5gm). As above except FDC with medallic rim. A beautiful example. $600

726. Leo I, 457-474 A.D., AU solidus (4.49gm). As above except struck on large flan. $500

727. Zeno, 474-491 A.D., AU solidus (4.43gm) DN ZENO PERP AVG, helmeted and cuir. bust facing holding spear and shield./ VICTORI AAVGGG "Z", Victory stg. l. holding long cross; in field r., *, in ex., CONOB. Seaby 4385. FDC. $400

Byzantine Gold

728. Anastasius I, 491-518 A.D., AU solidus (4.45gm). DN ANASTASIVS PP AVG, helmeted and cuir. bust facing holding spear and shield./ VICTORIA AV GGG "B", Victory standing left holding staff, to l. star, in ex., CONOB. D.O. 7, Sear, Byzantine Coins 5. VF. $300

729. Anastasius, 491-518 A.D. gold solidus (4.36g). Helmeted and. cuirassed bust facing./ Victory stg. l., holding large staff with cross, legend ends in "Q". Sear, Byzantine Coins #3. Fine. $300

730. Anastasius I, 491-518 A.D., AU tremissis (1.43gm). DN ANASTASIVS PP AVG, diad., draped and cuirassed bust r./ VICTOROA AVG VSTOR, Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. In ex. CONOB. D.O. 10, Sear 8. VF with blemished reverse. $100

731. Justinian I, 527-565 A.D., AU solidus (4.43gm). DN IVSTINIANVS PP AV, helmeted and cuir. bust 3/4 facing holding spear and shield./ VICTORIA AVGGG, "Z" angel standing facing holding long cross and globe cr., in ex., CONOB. D.O. 3-5, Sear 137. About EF, off center with slight rev. flaws. $250

732. Justinian I, 527-565 A.D., AU tremissis (1.5gm). DN IVSTI NVS PPAV, diad., draped and cuir. bust right./ VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM, Victory advancing holding globe with cross and wreath, in ex., CONOB. D.O. 10, Sear 8. About EF and struck off center. $100

733. Maurice Tiberius, 582- 602 A.D., AU solidus (4.4gm). ON MAVRC TIb PP AVI, draped and cuir. bust facing./ VICTORIA AVGGA, angel standing facing, holding long staff., in ex. globe cr. D.O. 5, Sear 478. F+ and on rippled flan. $150

734. Phocas, 602-605 A.D., AU solidus (4.48gm). DN FOCAS {PERP AVG}, draped and cuir. bust facing./ VICTORIA AVGG "H", angel standing holding long staff, and globe with long cross, in ex. CONOB. D.O. 1, Sear 616. Choice EF with interesting double strike; some weakness in strike. Sear 616 or 620. $350

735. Phocas, 602-605 A.D., AU solidus (4.48gm). As above except with "E" officina./ As above. D.O. 1, Sear 616. Pitted obv. and rev. caused by rusty die of defective planchet. Fine. Sear 616 or 620. $200

736. Phocas, 602-605 A.D., AU solidus (4.45gm). Obv. as above./ Rev. as above except with "D" officina. D.O. 1, Sear 616. EF $400

737. Heraclius, 610-641 A.D., AU solidus ( 4.37gm). {dn hERACLI} VS PPAVG, draped and cuir. bust facing with short beard and mustache and plumed helmet./ VICTORIA AVGYE, Cross potent of 3 steps, in ex., CONOB. D.O. 3, Sear 731. EF. $300

738. Heraclius, 610-641 A.D., AU solidus (4.45gm). dd NN hERACLIVS Et hERA CONST PPA, facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine. Heraclius with short beard./ VICTORIA AVCY "D", cross potent of 3 steps, in ex., CONOB. Sear 735. Choice EF with slight rev. graffiti. $300

739. Heraclius, 610-641 A.D., AU solidus (4.45gm). As above./ As above except AVCY "E". D.O. 10, Sear 737. EF. $300

740. Heraclius, 610-641 A.D., AU solidus (4.48gm). As above except Heraclius with long beard, his son with short beard./ As above except, AVCY "S". D.O. 30b-c, Sear 751FDC. $500

741. Heraclius, 610-641 A.D., AU solidus (4.35gm). Heraclius (center), Heraclius Constantine (right), and Heraclonas (left), all standing and facing./ VICTORIA AVCY "S", cross potent on three steps, in ex. CONOB. D.O. 43, Sear 769. VF. $300

742. Constans II, 641-668 A.D., AU solidus (4.5gm). DN CONSTAN {TINVS PP AVG}, Constans with long beard facing./ As above except "H", in ex. CONOB+. D.O. 21, Sear 958. FDC with some flat areas due to weak strike. $375

743. Constans II, 641-668 A.D., AU solidus (4.48gm). {ON CONSTANT} INVS CON, facing busts of Constans l. with long beard and Constantine IV r., beardless./ As above except "G" officina and CONOB. D.O. 25 Sear 959. EF. $300

744. Constans II, 641-668 A.D., AU solidus (4.48gm). Legend fragmentary, AN, as above./ Long cross on globe between facing figures of Heraclius and Tiberius, {VIC} T {ORIA} AVCY "S", in ex. CONOB. EF with weakness. $300

745. Constantine IV, 668-685 A.D., AU tremissis (1.45gm). ON garbled letters YS CPPAV, diad. and dr. bust r./ VICTORIA AVCY "S", cross potent on base. D.O.17, Sear 1162. EF. $150

746. Theophilus, 829-842 A.D., AU solidus (3.85gm) Syracuse mint. Bust facing with short beard./ As obverse except wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger. D.O. 21, Sear 1670. EF. $400

747. Constantine VIII, 1025-1028 A.D., AU histamenon nomisma (4.33gm). Constantinople mint. +IhS XIS REX REcNANTIUM, bust of Christ facing./ +CWNStaNtIN bA SILEuS ROM, bust of emperor facing with long beard. D.O. 1-2, Sear 1815. Choice EF. $400

748. Romanus III, 1028-1034 A.D., histamenon nomisma (4.33gm). +IhS XIS REX REcNANTIUM, Christ enthroned facing./ OCE bOHO RWMANW, Virgin, nimbate on right, Romanus bearded on left, both standing. D.O. Ib-d, Sear 1819. VF. $350

749. Romanus III, 1028-1034 A.D. gold histamenon nomisma (4.41gm) As above except EF. $400

750. Eudocia, May 21-December 31, 1067 A.D., AU histamenon nomisma (4.49gm). +IhS XIS REX REcNANTIUM, Christ enthroned facing./ +MIX EVDK KWNS EUDOCIA, Eudocia in center, Michael on left, Constantius on right; all standing. D.O. 1, Sear 1857, EF and scarce. $1,000

751. Romanus IV, 1068-1071 A.D., AU histamenon nomisma (4.41gm). +PWMAM' EVDOKIA, Christ in center, on left Romanus, Eudocia on right/ KWN MX AND, Michael in center, Constantius on left, Andronicus on right, all standing. Rev. with slight double strike. Sear 1860. VF. $300

752. Michael VII, 1071-1078 A.D., El histamenon nomisma (4.2gm). Bust of Christ facing./ +MIXAHL RACIL OD, emperor's bearded bust facing. D.O. 2, Sear 1868. F+. $150

753. Michael VIII, 1261-1282 A.D. gold hyperpyron (4.05gm). King to left of stg. Christ./ Virgin stg. within walls of city. Ratto 2215. Irregular scyphate. VF. $300

754. John II, 1118-1143 A.D., AU hyperpyron (4.35gm). + kE ROHOEI, Christ seated facing on throne./ IW DEC PO TH; in field, M P reversed, Virgin crowns emperor. Sear 1940 Nice VF with typical ragged flan. $200

Byzantine Silver

755. Constans II, 641-668 A.D., AR hexagram (5.61gm). Facing busts of Constans and Constantine IV./ Legend and cross potent on 3 steps. D.O. 57, Sear 998. Abt. VF. $150

756. Michael III, 842-867 A.D., AR miliaresion (2.1gm). Cross potent on 3 steps./ +MIXA / HLPISZOS/ MEGASbA / SILEYSRO / MAIOn, triple border around. D.O. 7, Sear 1692. EF with slight rim chip. $175 Byzantine Bronze Coins, Most in lots

757. Theodosius II, 402-450 A.D., AE 3. Cyzicus mint. Helmeted and cuir. bust facing./ Emperor std. holding winged victory and spear, SMKT. Sear 4196. VF. $25

758. Justinian I, 527-565 A.D., AE follis. Helmeted and cuir. bust facing, holding globe cr. and shield, to r. cross./ Large "M" between ANNO and numbers representing the regnal year 13. Sear 163. F+. $50

759. Justinian I, 527-565 A.D., AE follis. As above except regnal year 15. Sear 163. Nice chocolate colored patina. F+. $50

760. Justinian I, 527-565 A.D., AE follis. Nicomedia mint. As above except with different regnal year. Sear 201. About VF with soft patina. $75

761. Justinian I, 40 nummia of 548/49 A.D. Antioch Mint. D.O. 218c.1. Nice VF. $100

762. Justinian I, 527-565 A.D., AE follis. Cyzicus mint. As above except with different regnal year. Sear 207. Fine. $45

763. Justinian I, 527-565 A.D., AE decanummium. Diad. and dr. bust to r./ Large "I" surmounted by cross, to l. ANNO; to r. regnal year . Sear 167. F+. $25

764. Justin & Sophia, 565-578 A.D. AE follis 30 mm. King and Queen enthroned, facing./ Large M, regnal year 8. Nikomedia Mint. D.O. 92-103. Nice VF. $50

765. Justin II and Sophia. Nysa-Scythopolis, Arab-Byzantine, c. 650 A.D., AE 29. Beisan mint. Two imperial figures enthroned and facing./ Large "M" in center, inscription around. W. 2. VF with some pitting on reverse. $100

766. A lot of two small bronzes. Justin II, 565-578A.D.,AE pentanummium. Antioch mint. Monogram 9./ Large "E". Sear 386. F+. Also, Tiberius II, 582- 602 A.D., AE follis. Facing bust wearing crown. / Large "M" between ANNO and regnal year. Sear 532. F+. $50/2

767. Heraclius, 610-641 A.D., AE follis. Apparently overstruck on coin of Phocas. Sear 804-5. Interesting and VF. $75

768. Heraclius, 610-641 A.D., A lot of two overstrikes. One an AE follis, Seaby 809, about VF. The second an 3/4 AE similar to Sear 811, overstruck with "chi-rho" type countermark, and fine. $100/2

769. Heraclius, 610-641 A.D., AE 18 nummi, Alexandria mint. Bust of Khusru II, King of Persia? facing./ Large "I", cross potent on globe, ALEX in exergue. Sear 855. VF. $75

770. Constans II, 641-668 A.D., a lot of two follies. Sear 1000 and 1004, both fine. $25

771. A lot of 4 AE Follies. Basil I, 867-886 A.D., Seaby 1711 and VF. Also three of Leo VI, 886-912 A.D., Seaby 1729. All fine to VF and Constantinople mint. $75/4

772. A lot of three AE folles. Two of Constantine VII, 913-959 A.D., Sear 1758 in VF & EF. Also, Constantine X, 1059-1067 A.D., Sear 1854, VG. $50/3

773. Byzantine Empire, an anonymous lot of 4 bronze folles. Attributed to Basil II & Constantine VIII, after 989 A.D., Sear 1812, F/F+. Romanus III, 1028-1034 A.D., Sear 1823, fine. A second struck on large flan and also fine. Michael IV, 1034-1041 A.D., Sear 1825 and about fine. $50/4

774. Byzantine Empire, an anonymous lot of 3 bronze folles. Attributed to Michael IV, 1034-1041 A.D., Sear 1825 and fine. Also two of Constantine IX, 1042-1055, Sear 1836. $40/3

775. Byzantine Empire, an anonymous lot of 3 bronze folles. Attributed to Romanus IV, 1028-1034 A.D., Sear 1866, one fine, one choice VF. Also an unidentified follis with portrait of Christ/ inscription. $50/3

776. Byzantine multiple coin lot consisting of coins of Leo VI, VF, Romanus I, Fine, and Romanus III, VF. $50/3

777. Byzantine multiple coin lot consisting of 6 coins. Including Justin II 565-578 A.D., (1 coin), Anastasius 491-518 A.D. (1 coin), and four of Maurice, 562-602 A.D. All good to fine. $100/6

Empire of Nicaea

778. Theodore I, Lascaris, 1208-1222 A.D., AR trachy (4.29gm). Christ, nimbate, enthroned./ Theodore and St. Theodore standing facing holding star on staff between them. Sear 2064. Mint condition and struck on large flan. $400

779. Theodore I, Lascaris, 1208-1222 A.D., AR trachy (3.75gm). As above except on smaller flan. $300 780. John III, Ducas-Vatatzes, 1222-1254 A.D., AU hyperpyron (4.0gm). Christ enthroned facing./ Half length figures of John I and the Virgin r., holding patriarchal cross between them. Sear 2072. EF. $300

Islamic Gold

781. Marinids of Morocco, Abu Sa'id Uthman III, 800-823 AH, half dinar (2.25gm). Madinat Marrakesh Mint. Hazard #866. Fine. $150 ex Malter auction April, 1989, #934

782. Kakwayhids of Central Iran, Abu Mansur Faramurz, 433-443 AH. dinar (3.20gm). Isfahan Mint, struck 435 AH. Mitchiner 621. FDC. $300 ex Malter auction April, 1989, #1024

783. Ghaznavids of Afghanistan, Nasir al-Din Masa'ud, 421-433 AH. dinar (4.67gm) of 429 AH, Nishapur Mint. Kazan 1129. VF+. $250

Greek Coin Lots

784. Greek coin lot, Lycia, Masicytes, AR drachm, fine; Selge in Pisidia, AR obol, VF+; and four Fine to VF+ bronzes including Sicily, Agathocles, Rhegium, AE 20 (lion's scalp), Seleucis and Pieria, and Philip II of Macedon. A nice lot! $175/6

785. A lot of two Greek bronzes. Gades in Spain. Heiss 6, pl. LI. Also, Nabataea, Northern Arabia, AE 17. Aretas IV, 4 B.C.-40 A.D., about fine. $25/2

786. A lot of five Syrian bronzes. Including an AE 20 of Alexander Balas, Sear 7043 and an AE 15 of Seleucus IV, Sear 6970, both with serrated edges. Also Antiochus III, AE 15, Sear 6953 and Antiochus IX, AE 20, Sear 7170. Lastly, Commagene, Samosta, an AE 19 of Hadrian, Sear 1235. All fine to VF. $125/5

787. A lot of six Greek AE's. Two from Kardia, an AE 13 and 20, Sear 1600 and 1598. Myrina, AE 17, Sear 4219. Sinope, AE 20, Sear 3709. The Kingdom of Cilicia, Philopater, AE 23, Sear 5683. Lastly an AE 21 from Chios with head of Apollo facing and a seated sphinx. All fine to VF. $125/6

788. A lot of seven Greek AE's. Four from Lysimacheia. An AE 15, 16 and 22, all Sear 1618. Also two from Skepsis, an AE 7 and 8, Sear 4134. An AE 11 from Sestus, Thrace, Historum Numorum, p. 261. All fine to VF. $70/7

789. A lot of five bronze. Three Greek and two Roman. Greeks, Galatia, AE 22, Sear 5685. Klazomenai, AE 17 and VG. Interregnum, AE 12, Sear 6782. Roman of Aurelian, AE ant., Sear 3160. Constantine I, Sear 3778. All fine to VF except where indicated. $50/5

790. A lot of three Persian silver coins. one Parthian drachm of Gotarzes, Grose 4637, also 2 Sasanian drachms of Peroz and Khusru II. VF-EF. $50/3

791. Nabataean bulk lot including two Aretas IV and five with Shuqailat. (Fully attributed in envelopes.) VG-Fine $200/7

792. A lot of two Turkoman coins. Both Artuqid, Najm al-Din Alpi, AE 30, Sayles, Turkoman Figural Bronze Coins and Their Iconography, Type 30. also Artuqid, Husam al-Din Yuluq Arslan, AE 29, Sayles, Type 33. Both fine. $50/2

Roman Coin Lots 793. Sestertius Lot including Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, Faustina II and Gordian III, mostly fine with nice portraits. $150/4

794. Late Roman bronzes of Julian the Apostate AE3 in VF, Theodosius I AE4 in EF, a nice VF+ Urbs Roma with wolf and twins, an AE 4 of Constantius II with Phoenicia reverse, and a silver antoninianus of Postumus in VF. $100/5

795. Roman Colonial Lot including two Alexandrian potin tetradrachms in EF and an AE 24 of Nicaea in fine. $50/3

796. A lot of 3 Roman coins. A silver antoninianus of Postumus, 259-268 A.D. Alexandria, Egypt, Valerian II, 253-255 A.D., potin tetradrachm., high relief. Also, Claudius Gothicus, 268-270 A.D., AE antoninianus. All about VF. 100/3

797. A lot of two Roman denarii. A Republican issue with Roma head to right. quadriga. Also Trajan, 98-117 A.D. Both fine. $50

798. A lot of three silver denarii. Septimius Severus. Sear 1669 and fine. Caracalla, Sear 1865 and F+, and Julia Domna, about fine. $125/3

Late Additions

799. Judaea, Pontius Pilate, 26-36 C.E., (LIH= year 18). AE 16. Lituus./ Date within wreath. VF. $50

800. Judaea, First Revolt, 66-70 C.E., AE 20. Lulav flanked by an etrog./ Chalice with pearled rim. Struck 69 C.E. AJC II, 262, 30, Hendin 131. VF. $200

801. Judaea, Bar Kochba, AE 20. Seven-branch palm tree./ Bunch of grapes. AJC II, 276, 80, Hendin 176. Bold VF. $250 802. Judaea, A lot of four Judaean prutah. Including two of John Hyrcanus, Alexander Jannaeus and Valerius Gratus. All fine to VF. $125/4

803. Judaea, A lot of four Judaean prutah. Including one of Pontius Pilate, Antonius Felix, Herod Agrippa, and one of the First Revolt. Herod the Great. Fine to very fine. $125/4

804. A lot of three coins including an AE an anonymous of quadrans with the portrait of Herakles and a dog. Another small bronze with eagle on reverse and a hemiobol from Tyre with murex shell and lion mask. All about fine. $50/3

Coin Jewelry

804. Gold Necklace with Roman silver denarius. Coin of Julius Caesar, 49-48 B.C. Elephant right, CAESAR in exergue/ Pontifical emblems. Cr. 443/1. Coin choice EF and high relief. Set in 18kt yellow gold bezel and attractive rope chain. $1,250

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