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Auction of Ancient Coin And
Antiquities - Greek Coins - Celts in Britain

Sunday, November 23, 1997

Siculo-Punic

284. Barcids in Spain, after c. 209 B.C., AR shekel (6.06gm). Carthago Nova mint. Young male head to left with short hair; reputedly the Roman general, Scipio./Horse standing to r., palm tree in background, pellet below horse. Muller III, p. 13 doesn't cite an example with a pellet. VF and very rare. $500

ROMAN COINS

Republic

285. Umbria, Tuder, Aes Grave, c. 235 B.C., AE triens. Hand in cestus, four pellets around./Two clubs, side by side, inscription between them not cast clearly. Haeberlin, pl. 81, 14-17; SNG Copenhagen 64. Green patina, VF. $275

286. Anonymous, Circa 225-212 B.C., AR quadrigatus (6.32gm). Rome mint. Laureate Janiform head of Dioscuri/ Jupiter in galloping quadriga driven by Victory, ROMA in incuse on tablet below. Cr. 28/3. F/F+ with old obv. scratch; dark toning. $250

287. Anonymous, from 211 B.C., AR sestertius (1.1gm). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right, IIS behind/ The Dioscuri galloping right, ROMA below. Cr. 44/7. Choice VF. $250

288. M Aburius M f Geminus, 132 B.C., AR denarius (3.87gm). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right, "GEM" behind "x" below chin/ Sol galloping quadriga right, M ABVRI below, ROMA in exergue. Cr. 250/1. VF. $50

289. M Aburius M f Geminus, 132 B.C., AR denarius (3.87gm). Rome mint. As above. Cr. 250/1. VF. $50

290. M Acilius MF, 130 B.C., AR denarius (3.83gm). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X, around, M A CILIVS MF within double border of dots/ Hercules in quadriga, in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 255/1. VF. $125

291. M Metellus Q F, 127 B.C., AR denarius (3.85gm). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right, behind, ROMA upwards; before, star/ Macedonian shield; around, M METELLVS Q F, laurel wreath border. Cr. 263/1a. VF, dark toning. $100

292. Cn Domi Q Curti, M Sila, 116-115 B.C., AR denarius (3.9gm). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; before, Q CVRT, behind, X/ Jupiter in quadriga right, below, M SIA, in exergue R{OMA}. Cr. 285/2. Choice Ef. $150

293. M Sergi Silvs Q, 116 or 115 B.C, AR denarius (3.87gm). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; before, EX SC; behind, ROMA downwards and X/ Horseman left holding sword and severed head on left hand; before Q; below, M SERGI; in exergue, SILVS. Cr. 286. VF. $125

294. C Font, 114 or 113 B.C., AR brockage denarius (3.54gm). Rome mint. Laureate, Janiform head of Dioscuri; on left, and below, control mark; "star" below right. F+ with reverse side off center/ Incuse design of obverse. Cr. 290 var. $100

295. Q Lutati Cerco Q, 109 or 108 B.C., AR denarius (3.94gm). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right, behind is *, above, ROMA, before, {CERCO}/ Ship right; above Q LVATI / Q, around oak wreath. Cr. 305/1. Bold VF+. $150

296. L Scip Asiag, 106 B.C., AR serrate denarius (3.75gm). Laureate head of Jupiter left/ Jupiter in quadriga right, dot and "S" above, L SCIP ASIAG in exergue. Cr. 311/1c. VF. $100

297. L Thorius Balbus, 105 B.C., AR denarius (2.29gm). Head of Juno Sospita right: behind, ISMR/ Bull charging right, above "X", below, L THORIVS; in exergue, BALBVS. Cr. 316/1. About VF, dark toning. $100

298. C Coil Cald, 104 B.C., AR denarius (3.91gm). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma left/ Victory in biga left, below, C COIL, in exergue, CALD. Cr. 318/q. VF. $100

299. M Lucili Rvf, 101 B.C., AR denarius (3.76gm). Helmeted head of Roma right, "rv" behind/ Victory in biga right, RVF above, M LVCILI below. Cr. 324. Nice F+; struck on large flan. $75

300. M Lucili Rvf, 101 B.C., AR denarius (3.87gm). Cr. 324. As above and VF. $100

301. P Servili MF Rullus, 100 B.C., AR denarius (3.72gm). Rome mint. Bust of Minerva left, wearing Corinthian helmet; behind, RVLLI/ Victory in biga right, holding palm branch; below, P, in exergue, P SERVILI MF. Cr 328. About VF. $125

302. Piso Caepio Q, 100 B.C., AR denarius (3.7gm). Rome mint. Laureate head of Saturn right; behind, harpa, around PISO CAEPIO Q, below control mark/ Two male figures seated on bench side by side; to left; in exergue, AD FRV EMV / EX SC. Cr. 330/1a. Fine. $100

303. D Silanus LF, 91 B.C., AR denarius (3.97). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma, "O" behind/ Victory in biga right, D SILANVS L F / ROMA below. Cr. 337/3. EF. $200

304. Q Titi, 90 B.C., AR denarius (3.67gm). Bearded head right wearing diadem. Pegasus right, below Q TITI. Cr. 341/1. F+; dark toning. $50

305. L Tituri L F Sabinus, 89 B.C., AR denarius (3.86gm). Rome mint. Bearded head of Tatius right, SABIN behind, palm branch to right/ Rape of the Sabine women; in exergue L TITVRI. Cr. 344/1b. Nice and about VF. $125

306. C Licinius L F Macer, 84 B.C., AR denarius (3.88gm). Bust of Apollo seen from behind/ Minerva in quadriga right, in exergue: C LICINIVS L F / MACER. Cr. 354/1. F/VF; some areas weakly struck. $75

307. C Mamil Limetanus CF, 80 B.C., AR serrate denarius (3.81gm). Rome mint. Bust of Mercury right, draped and with caduceus over shoulder; behind, control mark/ Ulysses standing right, on left, C MAMIL, on right, LIMEAN. Cr. 362/1. VF. $150

308. L Censor, 82 B.C., AR denarius (3.84gm). Rome mint. Laureate head of Apollo right/ Marsyas, walking left, with right arm raised and holding wine-skin over left shoulder, column bearing statue of Victory behind, L CENSOR downwards to left. Cr. 363/1c. F+ with dark toning; off center. $100

309. Poblici QF, 80 B.C., AR serratus denarius (3.86gm). Rome mint. Helmeted bust of Roma right, draped (helmet has plume on each side); behind, ROMA downwards; Above "N"/ Hercules strangling Nemean lion; at his feet, club; on left, bow and quiver; on right, C POBLICI QF upwards; above control mark, "N". Cr. 390/1. EF with attractive toning. $250

310. C Poblici Q F, 80 B.C., AR serrate denarius (3.96gm). Rome mint. As above. Cr. 380. Choice VF+. $150

311. Ti Claud Ti F Ap N, 79 B.C., AR serrate denarius (3.73gm). Rome mint. Bust of Diana right, bow and quiver over shoulder; before S.C/ Victory in biga right; under XXXIII, in exergue, TI CLAVD TI F / AN. Cr. 383. VF. $125

312. M Voltei M F, 78 B.C, AR denarius (3.69gm). Rome mint. Laureate head of Jupiter right/ Capitoline temple; below, M VOLTEI {M F}. Cr. 385/1. VF/EF; weakly struck obverse is slightly off center. $100

313. L Cassi Q F, 78 B.C., AR denarius (3.76gm). Rome mint. Head of Liber right wearing ivy wreath/ Head of Liber left wearing vine wreath; behind, {L CASSI Q F}. Cr. 386. Reverse slightly off center; slight porosity on obv. EF. $150

314. L Rutili Flac, 77 B.C., AR denarius (3.66gm). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right, behind downwards, FLAC/ Victory in biga right; in exergue, L RVTILI. Cr. 387/1. F+. $100

315. P Ypsaeus, 60 B.C., AR denarius (3.87gm). Rome mint. Head of Neptune right, trident; before P YPSAE S C downwards, border of dots/ Jupiter in quadriga left, below C YPSAE COS / PRIV; behind CEPIT upwards. Cr. 420. EF with attractive dark toning. $175

316. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus, 58 B.C., AR denarius (3.87gm). Rome mint. King Aretas of Nabataea kneeling right beside camel, M SCAVR / AED CVR above, EX-S C in field, REX ARETAS in exergue/ Jupiter in galloping quadriga left, below horses, P HVPSAE / AED CVR above, CAPTV on right C HVPSAE COS / PREIVE in exergue. Cr. 422/1b. Nice EF with attractive dark toning. $200

317. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus, 58 B.C., AR denarius (3.98gm). As above except off center; VF. $150

318. Philippus, 65 B.C., AR denarius (3.85gm). Head of Ancus Marcius right, below, {ANCVS}/ Aqueduct, on which stands equestrian statue, to left, PHILIPPVS, within arches, AQVAMAR. Cr. 425. Fine. $75

319. Q . Cassius, 55 B.C., AR denarius (3.79gm). Rome mint. Head of Libertas right, on left, LIBERT upwards, on right, Q CASSIVS downwards/ Temple of Vesta. Cr. 428/2. Choice VF+, dark toning with some flat areas from weak strike. $350

320. A Plautius Aed Cvr, 55 B.C., AR denarius (3.74gm). Rome mint. Head of Cybele right; before A PLAVTIVS downwards; behind AED CVR S C downwards/ Camel right; before, kneeling figure holding reins in left hand, in exergue BACCHIVS; before, IVDAEVS. Cr. 431/1. Choice VF, nicely toned; die defect on reverse. $250

The "Bacchius the Jew" referred to in this coin is one of the enigmas of Jewish numismatics. The obverse of Cybele clearly relates to the Ludi Megalenses, a festival under the direction of the curule aediles, in which capacity A. Plautius was responsible for this issue. The intriguing reverse refers to the surrender of some potentate during Pompey's eastern campaigns, possible that of Aristobulus the High Priest following the fall of Jerusalem in 63 B.C.

321. Junius Brutus, 54 B.C., AR denarius (3.65gm). Rome mint. Head of Liberty right, LIBERTAS behind/ The consul L. Junius Brutus walking left between two lictors, preceded by an accensus, BRVTVS in exergue. Cr. 433/1. About VF with dark toning. $300

322. Junius Brutus, 54 B.C., AR denarius (3.43gm). Rome mint. BRVTVS Behind, head of L. Junius Brutus/ AHALA behind, head of C. Servilius Ahala. Cr. 433/2. About fine and off-center; rare. $300

323. Pompeius Rufus, 54 B.C., AR denarius (3.24gm). Rome mint. Curule chair; on left, arrow; above, Q POMPEI Q F; below RVFVS/ Curule chair; on left, lituus; above, SVLLA COS, below on tablet Q POMPEI RVF, border of dots. Cr. 434/2. About mint state. $500

324. Hostilius Saserna, 48 B.C., AR denarius (3.61gm). Rome mint. Bearded head of Gaulish warrior Vercingetorix right, shield behind/ Naked warrior in galloping biga right, L. HOSTILIVS above, SASERN below. Cr 448/2. Choice EF with attractive dark toning. A splendid example of this much sought after Republican coin. $1,500

A truly remarkable coin depicting this famous Gaulish chief. This type refers to the defeat and capture of this formidable leader by Caesar. This coin provides us with the only known portrait of an ancient Gaul. The reverse shows a typical Gaulish chariot; only among Celtic tribes was the chariot still in use at that time.

325. Clodius M f, 42 B.C., AR denarius (3.6gm). Rome mint. Radiate head of Sol right/ Crescent surrounded by five stars, below P CLODIVS / MF. Cr. 494/21. Choice EF with dark toning. $300

326. Livineius Regulus, 42 B.C., AR denarius (3.85gm). Rome mint. Head of L. Regulus bare to right/ Wild beast fight; in foreground one man attacks lion with spear; in background second man with shield and sword attacks panther; on left, wounded boar; in exergue, L REGVLVS, border of dots. Cr. 494/30. About EF with dark toning. Very rarely centered this nice. $500

Imperatorial

327. Julius Caesar, 48-47 B.C., AR denarius (3.66gm). Mint moving with Caesar. LII behind, head of Pietas or Venus right, wreathed with oak/ CAE-SAR, trophy of Gallic arms, ax surmounted by animal's head on right. Cr. 452/2. VF with obv. graffiti. $200

328. Julius Caesar, 48-47 B.C., AR denarius (3.71gm). Diademed head of Venus to r./CAESAR on r., Aeneas advancing to left, holding palladium and carrying Anchises on left shoulder. Crawford 458/1. EF. $275

329. Pompey the Great, struck by Sextus Pompey, 42-40 B.C., AR denarius (3.72gm). Sicily mint. MAG PIVS IMP ITER, Head of Pompey the Great right between capis and lituus/ PRAEF above, CLAS ET ORAE / MARIT EX SC in two lines in exergue, Neptune left, foot on prow, between the brothers Anapias and Amphinomus, with their parents on their shoulders. Cr. 511/3a. Choice VF+ with bold portrait. $1,000

330. Junius Brutus and P. Servilius Casca Longus, 43-42 B.C., AR denarius (3.52gm). Mint moving with Brutus. CASCA LONGVS, Laureate head of Neptune right, trident below/ BRVTVS IMP, Victory walking right on broken scepter and holding broken diadem. Cr. 507/2. Choice EF with attractive toning. $1,500

Brutus' general, P. Servilius Casca Longus, was the first to plunge his dagger into Caesar on the Ides of March.

331. Cassius Longinus, 42 B.C., AR denarius (3.83gm). Mint moving with Brutus and Cassius. C CASSI IMP behind, LEIBERTAS before, veiled and draped bust of Libertas right/ LENTVLVS / SPINT in two lines, jug and lituus. Cr. 500/5. VF with rev. banker's mark; nice dark toning. $375

332. Mark Antony and Lucius Antony, 41 B.C., AR denarius (3.19gm). M ANT IMP AVG III VIR R P C M NERVA PROQP, Head of Mark Antony right/ L ANTONIVS COS, Head of Lucius Antony right. Cr. 517/5a. VF with slight staining or dark toning. $750

333. Ti Sempronius, 40 B.C. or later, AR denarius (3.23gm). Head of Octavian right; behind DIVI upwards; before, IVLI F/ Vexillum, aquila, plough and decempeda, above TI SEMPRON; below, GRACCVS; on right, IIII VIR upwards; on left, Q DESIG upwards. Cr. 525/2. About fine. $100

334. Mark Antony and Octavian, 40-39 B.C., AR denarius (3.52gm). Mint moving with M. Antony. M ANTON IMP III VIR R P C AVG, Bare head of Antony right/ CAESAR IMP PONT III VIR RPC, Bare head of Octavian right. Cr. 528/3. Nice VF. $500

335. Mark Antony, 33 B.C., AR denarius (3.64gm). Mint moving with M. Antony. ANTON AVG IMP III COS DES III III V R P C, Bare head of Anthony right/ ANTONIVS / AVG IMP III, in two lines, border of dots. Cr. 542/2. Nice VF. $675

336. Mark Antony, 32-31 B.C., AR denarius (2.82). Mint moving with M. Antony. Ship right with scepter tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT AVG; below III VIR R P C, border of dots/ Aquila between two standards, around CHORTIVM PRAETORIARVM, below, LEG X, border of dots. Cr. 544/24. About fine. $75

337. Mark Antony, 32-31 B.C., AR denarius (3.2gm). Mint moving with M. Antony. As above. Cr. 544/24. Fine with dark toning. $100

338. Mark Antony, 32-31 B.C., AR denarius (3.3gm). Mint moving with M. Antony. As above except, Leg V. Cr. 544/18. About VF; weakly struck with some obv. graffiti. $225

339. Mark Antony, 32-31 B.C., AR denarius (3.06gm). Mint moving with M. Antony. As above except, Leg VI. Cr. 544/26. VF+; obv. off-center with banker's mark. $350

340. Mark Antony, 32-31 B.C., AR denarius (3.79gm). Mint moving with M. Antony. As above except, Leg XII. Cr. 544/26. Nice VF; with graffiti. $250

341. Mark Antony, 32-31 B.C., AR denarius (3.17gm). Mint moving with M. Antony. As above except, Leg XIX. Cr. 544/35. Fine; dark toning. $100

342. Mark Antony and Octavia, 39 B.C., AR cistophorus, (11.43gm). M ANTONIVS IMP COS DESIG ITER ET TERT, Head of Antony right, wreathed with ivy/ Head of Octavia right surmounting cista mystica, III VIR on left, R P C on right. Cohen 2. About fine with dark toning. $300

Roman Empire

343. Augustus, 27 BC-14 B.C., AR denarius (3.45gm). Rome mint, Coinage of M. Sanquinius. AVGVSTVS DIVI F, Bare head right/ M SANQVI NIVS IIIVIR, Youthful head of deified Julius Caesar facing right, comet above his head. RIC 338. Rare and about VF. $1,000

344. Augustus, 27 BC-14 B.C., AR denarius (3.15gm). Spanish mint. CAESAR AVGVSTVS, Laureate head right/ DIVVS IVLIVS, to left and right of 8 rayed comet with tail upwards. RIC 37a, BMC 323. Choice EF with slight blemish in front of lower neck. $1,000

345. Augustus, 27 BC-14 B.C., AR denarius (3.45gm). Spanish mint. RIC 37a, BMC 323. As above except only about fine. $250

346. Augustus, 27 BC-14 B.C., AR denarius (3.14gm). Brundisium and Rome mints? Head of Octavian bare to right/ CAESAR DIVI F, Legend to left and right of naked male seated on rock holding lyre with both hands. RIC 257. About fine; slight rev. graffiti and on irregular flan. $250

347. Augustus, 27 BC-14 B.C., AR denarius (3.36gm). Struck 15-13 B.C., Lyon mint. AVGVSTVS DIVI F, bare head to right/ IMP X across field, ACT in exergue, Apollo standing right holding lyre and plectrum. RIC 1171a. Nice VF. $400

348. Augustus, 27 BC-14 B.C., AR denarius (3.35gm). Lugdunum mint. {CAESAR AVGVSTVS} DIVI PATER PATRIAE, Laureate head to right/ AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, CL CAESAR in exergue, Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing. RIC 207. About fine. $100

349. Augustus, 27 BC-14 B.C., AE As, Rome mint, struck under Tiberius 34-37 A.D., DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER, Radiate head to left, border of dots/ S-C to left and right of winged thunderbolt, upright, border of dots. RIC 83. Ex Malter Auction 47, lot 291. Choice EF with attractive chocolate colored patina. $650

350. Augustus, 27 BC-14 B.C., AE dupondius, Rome mint, struck under Caligula, 40-41 A.D., DIVVS AVGVSTVS S-C, Head of Augustus radiate left/ CONSENSV SENAT ET EQ ORDIN P Q R, Augustus laureate and togate seated left, on curule chair, right hand holding branch, left against side. RIC 56. About EF, with attractive red-green patina. $1,200

351. Augustus, 27 BC-14 B.C., AE dupondius, Rome mint, AVGVSTVS / TRIBVNIC / POTEST, within oak wreath/ {C ASINIVS GALLVS III VIR A A A F F}, around large S C. RIC 372, Cohen 368. About F+/About fine. $75

352. Agrippa, died 12 B.C., AE As, Rome mint. Struck by Caligula, Rome mint. M AGRIPPA L F COS III, Head of Agrippa left with rostral crown/ S-C, Neptune standing left, holds dolphin and trident. RIC (Caligula) 58, BMC (Tiberius) 161. Choice VF with bold portrait and dark glossy green patina; slight obverse blemish to left of chin. $800

353. Tiberius 14-37 A.D., AR denarius (3.21gm). Rome mint. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, Laureate head right/ TR POT XVII IMP VII, Tiberius in quadriga right. RIC 4, Cohen 48. Rare; choice VF. Rev. slightly off center, minor blemish on neck. $500

354. Tiberius 14-37 A.D., AR denarius (3.75gm). Rome mint. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head to right/ PONTIF {MAMIM}, Livia seated right. RIC 26, Cohen 16. EF/VF with choice, bold portrait. $400

355. Tiberius 14-37 A.D., AR denarius (3.67gm). Rome mint. As above. Choice VF+. $300

356. Tiberius 14-37 A.D., AR denarius (3.13gm). Rome mint. As above. Fine plus; slightly off-center. $150

357. Tiberius 14-37 A.D., AR denarius (2.87gm). Rome mint. As above. About fine. $100

358. Tiberius 14-37 A.D., AE sestertius (24.15gm). Struck under Augustus, c. 9-14 A.D., Lugdunum mint. TI CAESAR AVGVST F IMPERATOR VII, laureate head right/ ROM ET AVG (in exergue), Front elevation of the altar of Lyons, decorated with the corona civica between laurels, these being flanked by nude male figures (usually stylized); to left and right, Victories on columns, facing one another. Attractive dark green patina. RIC (Augustus) 248a. Very rare especially this nice; choice VF+. Ex. NFA Auction XXXII, #290. $6,000

359. Tiberius 14-37 A.D., AE As, Rome mint, restorations struck under Titus, 80-81 A.D., {TI} CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGV{ST IMP VIII}, Bare head of Tiberius left/ IMP T CA{ES DIVI VESP AVG R}EST; around large SC in center. RIC (Titus) 211. Rare; VF. $300

360. Drusus, son of Tiberius, died 23 A.D., Orichalcum sestertius, (26.23gm), Rome mint under Tiberius, 22-23 A.D., Two crossed cornucopiae surmounted by the confronted heads of Drusus' sons Tiberius Gemellus and Germanicus, winged caduceus between, dotted border/ DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N PONT TR POT II, around large S.C. RIC (Tiberius 42). Cohen 1. Ex Malter Auction 47, lot 301. A choice EF example of this Julio-Claudian type. Detail extremely sharp on each portrait. Attractive green patina and rare this nice. $4,000

361. Germanicus, father of Caligula, AE As, Rome mint. GERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVGVSTVS F DIVI AVG N, Bare head facing left/ C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT around large SC. RIC (Caligula) 35, Cohen 1. F+. $200

362. Agrippina Senior, mother of Caligula, died 33 B.C., orichalcum sestertius, (28.81gm), struck under Caligula 40-41 A.D., AGRIPPINA M F MAT C CAESARIS AVGVSTI, draped bust right/ S.P.Q.R. MEMORIAE/AGRIPPINAE, Carpentum drawn left by two mules, the cover supported by standing figures, and with ornamented side. RIC (Caligula) 55, BMC 85. Choice EF and rare with pleasing chocolate colored patina. An amazingly pristine coin and worthy of serious consideration. Ex. Lanz Auction 60, lot 344. $10,000

363. Caligula, 37-41 A.D., Orichalcum sestertius, (26.09gm) Rome mint, 37-8 A.D., C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, Laureate head facing left, SPQR/PP/OB CIVES/SERVATOS in four lines surrounded by oak wreath. Strong, well centered portrait; VF and rare. RIC 37, Cohen 29. Ex. Superior May 31, 1989, lot 6254. $1,500

364. Caligula, 37-41 A.D., Orichalcum sestertius, (30.18gm). Rome mint, 39-40 A.D. C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG PM TR P III PP, Laureate head facing left/ ADLOCVT, (above), COH (in exergue), Caligula, bare-headed and togate, standing left on platform before low stool, haranguing group of five soldiers standing before him, holding shields and parazonia, four of them carrying legionary standards, border of dots. RIC 40, Cohen 3. Ex. Leu Auction 18, 1977, lot 295 and ex NFA XII, lot 180. Very rare with dark brown patina and EF. $9,000

This type well illustrates the growing power of the army. Following Caligula's assassination it was the Praetorian Guard who proclaimed his successor, Claudius, while the Senate was still debating the possible restoration of the Republican constitution

365. Caligula, 37-41 A.D., AE As. Rome mint. C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, Bare head facing left/ VESTA S-C, Vesta seated left. RIC 30, Cohen 27. About VF with pleasant green patina; slight flan bend. $300

366. Caligula, 37-41 A.D., AE quadrans, C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG SC, Cap of Liberty/ COS TERT PON M TR P III P P around R C C. RIC 45. EF. $100

367. Claudius, 41-54 A.D., AE sestertius (28.09gm). Rome mint. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP PP, Laureate head facing right/ SPES AVGVSTA S.C., Spes, draped; advancing left, right hand holding flower, left raising skirt. RIC 115, BMC 192. Ex. CNG XVI, lot 417. Choice EF, bold strike, on dark flan with excellent portrait. $5,000

368. Claudius, 41-54 A.D., AE dupondius, Rome mint, 41 A.D., TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP, Bare head facing left/ CERES AVGVSTA SC, Ceres veiled, draped, seated left on ornamental throne, holding two corn ears in right hand, and long torch, which rest on her lap. RIC 94, BMC 136. Choice VF. $500

369. Claudius, 41-54 A.D., AE as, Rome mint, c. 40-50 A.D., TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, Bare head facing left/ CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTVS S-C, Constantia helmeted and in military dress standing left. RIC 95, BMC 140. Choice VF+/VF with bold portrait; chocolate brown patina; some obv. pitting. $500

370. Nero, 54-68 A.D., (26.75gm). Orichalcum sestertius (26.75gm), Rome mint. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head left/ PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT S-C, View of one front of the temple of Janus, with latticed window to left and garland hung across closed doors to right. RIC 265, BMC 160. Bold and attractive portrait; Choice EF, with great portrait and sharply detailed reverse. A truly beautiful example of this infamous emperor. $5,000

371. Nero, 54-68 A.D., (24.03gm). AE sestertius, Rome mint, Struck 64 A.D., NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP PP, Laureate head to right/ AVGVSTI above, PORTOSTI below, aerial view of the port of Ostia; eight ships within harbor. RIC 182. About VF. A nice example of this much desired reverse type. $1,500

372. Nero, 54-68 A.D., AE As, Rome mint. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG GERMANIC, Laureate head to right/ PACE P R VBIQ PA{RTA IANVM} CLVSIT, S-C to left and right of Temple of Janus. RIC 367. Choice EF with attractive green patina. $500

373. Galba, 68-69 A.D., AE sestertius (25.84gm). Rome mint. SER GALBA IMP CAES AVG TR P, Laureate and draped bust right/ S P Q R/OB/CIV SER in three lines in oak-wreath. RIC 271, BMC 112. Ex NFA Auction XXVI, lot 223. Bold portrait, EF with pale green patina. $3,000

374. Otho, 69 A.D., AR denarius (3.15gm). Rome mint. IMP OTHO {CAESA}R AVG TR P, Bare head to right/ {S}ECVRITAS P{R}2.76gm), Security standing left holding wreath and scepter. RIC 10, Cohen 15. Ex CNG Auction XXIX, lot 565. Fine plus and rare. $300

375. Vitellius, 69 A.D., AR denarius (2.72gm). Rome mint. VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IMP, Laureate head right/ CONCORDIA P R, Concord seated left. RIC 66, Cohen 21. About fine/VG, scarce. $100

376. Vitellius, 69 A.D., orichalcum sestertius (27.08gm). Rome mint, circa late April-20 December A.D. 69. A VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IMP AVG PM TR P, laureate and draped bust right, dotted border/ PAX on left, AVGUS {TI} on right, Pax standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left, S-C across field, dotted border. RIC 118. Ex. NFA XVI, lot 385. Choice EF and rare; portrait bold and impressive; with pleasing olive green patina. $8,500

377. Vespasian, 69-79 A.D., AE sestertius (25.5gm). Rome mint, 71 A.D., IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III, Laureate head right/ ROMA S C, Roma standing left, holding Victory and spear. RIC 443, Cohen 417. EF with bold portrait in high relief, slight tooling in fields, well struck. Reverse of beautiful style and strike, the nicest we've handled of this type. Nice brown and olive green patina. $4,000

378. Vespasian, 69-79 A.D., AE sestertius (22.12gm). 71 A.D., IMP {CAES VES}PASIAN AVG PM TR P P P COS III, Laureate head to right/ IVDAEA CAPTA S C, Jewess seated right under palm tree, Vespasian standing right behind. RIC 427, Cohen 239. About fine and scarce. $300

379. Titus, 79-81 A.D., AR denarius (3.03gm). Rome mint, 78-79 A.D., T CAESAR VESPASIANVS, Laureate head right/ CERES AVGVST, Ceres standing left, holding corn ears and scepter. RIC 219. About VF/F. $100

380. Titus, 79-81 A.D., AR denarius (3.07gm). Rome mint, 78-79 A.D., T CAESAR VESPASIANVS, Laureate head right/ IMP XIIII, Sow left with three young. RIC 220, Cohen 104. Jewish propaganda coin. Fine. $100

381. Titus, 79-81 A.D., AR denarius (3.17gm). Rome mint, 79-80 A.D. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, Laureate head right/ TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P, Elephant left. RIC 22a. About fine. $100

382. Titus, 79-81 A.D., AE orichalcum sestertius (27.3gm). Rome mint, 72 A.D., T CAES VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT COS II, Laureate head right/ ROMA S-C, Roma standing left, holding Victory and spear. RIC (Vespasian) 610, Cohen 181. Ex Malter Auction 47, lot 348. Fine pensive portrait, some rev. pitting. Nice VF. $900

383. Domitian, 81-96 A.D., AR denarius (3.48gm). Rome mint. IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M, Laureate head right/ TR POT IMP II COS VIII DES VIIII P P, Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia. RIC 32, Cohen 610. About VF with hairline crack. $125

384. Domitian, 81-96 A.D., orichalcum sestertius (28.8gm). Rome mint, 81 A.D., IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M, Laureate head right, border of dots/ TR P COS VII DES VIII P P S C, Minerva advancing right, brandishing javelin and round shield, border of dots. RIC 232a, Cohen 561. EF with bold and choice portrait. $3,000

The reverse type is devoted to Domitian's favorite goddess, who as patroness of both arms and letters was a fitting protectress of an emperor who aspired to success in both fields.

385. Nerva, 96-98 A.D., AR denarius (3.28gm). Rome mint. IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, Laureate head right/ FORTVNA AVGVST, Fortuna standing left. RIC 16, Cohen 66. Fine with dark toning. $125

386. Nerva, 96-98 A.D., orichalcum sestertius (23.75gm). Rome mint, 96 A.D., IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II P P, Laureate head right/ FORTVNA AVGVST S-C, Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. RIC 60, Cohen 60. Ex Garretson. About VF with fine olive-green patina. $950

387. Nerva, 96-98 A.D., orichalcum sestertius (28.43gm). Rome mint, 97 A.D., IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, Laureate head right/ FORTVNA AVGVST S-C, Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. RIC 60, Cohen 60. Ex Lanz Auction 60, lot 408. Choice VF with brown patina. $1,250

388. Trajan 98-117 A.D., AR denarius (3.37gm). Rome mint. IMP TRIANO AVG GER DAK PM TRP, Laureate head right/ COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINC, Equity seated left holding scales and cornucopiae. Cohen 81. About Vf. $100

389. Trajan 98-117 A.D., AE sestertius (25.25gm). Rome mint 103-111 A.D., IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V PP, Laureate and draped bust right/ S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C, Victory standing left, holding palm and erecting trophy, shield at base. RIC 523, Cohen 444. Ex Zander Klawans. Choice EF with dark patina and exquisite portrait in high relief and exceptionally detailed reverse. Sharply struck on almost medallic flan. $4,000

390. Trajan, 98-117 A.D., orichalcum sestertius (25.06gm). Rome mint, IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V PP, Laureate bust right/ S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C, Roma helmeted and in military dress standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand, and vertical spear in right. RIC 483, Cohen 383. VF with pleasing light chocolate color. Ex Malter Auction 45, lot 306. $400

391. Trajan, 98-117 A.D., AE sestertius (24.99gm). Rome mint, 103-111 A.D., {IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P}, Laureate head to right/ S P Q R {OPTIMO PRINCIPI}, The Circus Maximus, SC in exergue. RIC 571. Rare and VG. $100

392. Hadrian, 117-138 A.D., AR denarius (2.89gm). Rome mint, 125-128 A.D., HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, Laureate head right/ COS III, 7 stars above crescent. RIC 202. F+ with dark toning. $100

393. Hadrian, 117-138 A.D., AR denarius (2.74gm). Rome mint, HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, Laureate head right/ COS III either side of Neptune standing left. RIC 158. About VF. $100

394. Hadrian, 117-138 A.D., AR cistophoric tetradrachm (10.82gm) Mints of Asia, 138 A.D., HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, Bare head right/ DIANA EPHESIA, Cultus statue of Diana Ephesia, between two stags. RIC 474, Cohen 535. Overstruck. F/F+, rare. $300

395. Hadrian, 117-138 A.D., AE sestertius (26.5gm). Rome mint, 134-138 A.D., HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP, Laureate bust right/ DACIA S-C. Dacia seated left on rock, holding vexillum and curved sword; right foot rests on globe(?). RIC 849 obverse f. Cohen 528, BMC 1739, Hill 616. Choice EF, sharply struck with glossy black patina and wonderful portrait. $4,500

396. Hadrian, 117-138 A.D., orichalcum sestertius (26.5gm). Rome mint, 125-128 A.D., HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, Laureate head right/ COS III S C, Roma seated left, holding Victory on extended right hand, cornucopiae in left. RIC 636 obverse d. Ex Malter Auction 45, lot 312. VF with pleasing pale green patina and nice portrait. $500

397. Aelius, Caesar, 136-138 A.D., AR denarius (2.8gm). Rome mint. L AELIVS CAESAR, Bare head to right/ TR POT COS II PIE TAS, Pietas standing right before altar. Fine and scarce. $100

398. Antoninius Pius, 138-161 A.D., AE denarius (3.05gm). Rome mint, 152-153 A.D., ANTONINVS AVG P P TR P XVI, Laureate head right/ COS III/ Vest standing left holding simpulum and palladium. RIC 222. Ex Malter 5-29-97 Auction, lot 393. Choice EF with attractive blue toning. $150

399. Antoninius Pius, 138-161 A.D., AE As, {ANTONI}NVS AVG PI{VS PP TRP COS III}, Radiate head right/ {VIC}TORI{A} S-C, Victory advancing right holding trophy. Not in RIC. VF. $200

400. Antoninius Pius, 138-161 A.D., AE sestertius (24.86gm). Rome mint, 179-180 A.D. Consecration issue struck under M. Aurelius, DIVVS ANTONINVS, Draped bust to right/ DIVO PIO S-C, Column surmounted by statue of Antoninus. RIC 1269, Cohen 354, BMC 881. choice VF+; sharply struck with attractive dark green and dark brown patina. $1,000

401. Faustina Sr., wife of A. Pius, AE sestertius, (25.2gm). Rome mint, Consecration issue, after 140 A.D., DIVA FAVSTINA S-C, draped bust facing right/ AVGVSTA S-C, Vesta standing left, sacrificing with patera over altar and holding palladium. RIC 1126, Cohen 117. Choice VF+ with emerald patina and lovely elegant portrait. Slight rev. tooling. $1,250

402. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 A.D., AE sestertius (26.05gm). Rome mint, 173-174 A.D., M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVIII, Laureate and cuirassed bust right/ IM{P V}I COS III SC, Jupiter seated left holding Victory and scepter. RIC 1097. Choice EF with highly detailed and wonderfully struck portrait, rev. scrape to portion of legend. $1,500

403. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 A.D., AE sestertius (20.81gm). Rome mint, struck under Commodus, 192 A.D., DIVVS M ANTONINVS PIVS, Bare head right/ {CONSE}CRATIO S C, Pyre in four stories. RIC 662, Cohen 98. Fine. $100

404. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 A.D., AE As, Rome mint, Dec. 163-Dec. 164 A.D., M ANTONINVS AVG P M, Bare head to right/ TR P XVIII IMP II COS {III} S-C, Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. RIC 882, Cohen 865. F+. $125

405. Faustina Jr., wife of M. Aurelius, AU aureus (7.11gm). Rome mint. FAUSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust of Faustina to r., her hair tied in bun in rear./SALVTI AVGVSTAE, Salus, draped, seated l. on throne, a snake above altar to Salus' left. BMC pl. 56, 2. In custom plastic holder. Superb. $7500

406. Faustina Jr., wife of M. Aurelius, AE sestertius (22.58gm). DIVA FAVS TINA PIA, Draped and veiled bust right/ AETERNITAS S C, Aeternitas standing front, head left, raising veil and holding torch. RIC 1691, Cohen 3. Choice VF+. Pleasing dark chocolate colored patina and pleasing portrait. $750

407. Lucius Verus, 161-169 A.D., AE sestertius (24.34gm). Rome mint, 161-162 A.D., Struck under Marcus Aurelius. IMP CAES L AVREL VERVS AVG, Bare head of Verus right/ CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR PII S-C, Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, togate, standing facing one another, clasping hands; COS II. RIC 1308, Cohen 36, MBCRE 1023 var. Ex Bunker Hunt, June 20, 1991, lot 799. Slight flan crack, but VF with bold distinguished portrait. $1,000

408. Lucilla, wife of L. Verus, AE sestertius (18.21gm). Rome mint. LVCILLA AVGVSTA, Draped bust facing right/ PIETAS S-C, Pieta, veiled, standing left, raising her right hand over lighted altar, and holding a perfume box. RIC 1755, Cohen 53. EF/VF+; nice dainty portrait with less common hair style, and orange brown patina; slight rim imperfection. $750

409. Commodus, 177-192 A.D., AR denarius (2.71gm). Rome mint, 186 A.D., M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT, Laureate head to right/ SAEC FEL P M TR P XI IMP VII, Victory standing right, foot on helmet, setting on palm shield inscribed, VO / DE. RIC 136, Cohen 664. VF and scarce. $150

410. Commodus, 177-192 A.D., AE sestertius (25.92gm). ROME MINT, 186-187 A.D., M COMMODVS ANT P FELIX AVG BRIT, Laureate head right/ P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P, in exergue MON AVG S C, The three Monetae standing left, each holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC 500, Cohen 375. Rare and VF. Attractive dark chocolate colored patina; bold portrait. $1,250

411. Septimius Severus, 193-211 A.D., AR denarius (2.95gm). Rome mint, 209 A.D., SEVERVS PIVS AVG, Laureate head right/ P M TR P XVII COS III P P, Neptune standing left, holding trident. RIC 228, Cohen 529. Choice VF. $125

412. Septimius Severus, 193-211 A.D., AR denarius (3.06gm). Rome mint, SEVERVS PIVS AVG, Laureate head right/ INDVLGENTIA AVGG IN CARTH, The Dea Caelestis riding right on a lion, below waters gushing from rock. RIC 266, C. 227. Fine. $50

413. Septimius Severus, 193-211 A.D., AE sestertius (30.5gm). Rome mint, after 194 A.D., L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP IIII, Draped bust to right/ ANNONA AVG COS II P P S C, Anonna standing left holding corn ears over modius and cornucopiae. RIC 677d, Cohen 33. Ex NFA XIX, lot 818. Nice VF+ and scarce; excellent portrait, almost medallic in appearance; some tooling. $1,200

414. Julia Domna, wife of S. Severus, AR denarius (3.12gm). Rome mint. IVLIA DOMNA, Draped bust to right/ PVDICTIA, Pudicitia veiled, seated left. RIC 575. About EF with bold portrait and attractive blue toning. $125

415. Julia Domna, wife of S. Severus, AR denarius (3.29gm). As above. RIC 575. About VF. $75

416. Caracalla, 198-217 A.D., AR denarius (2.81gm). Rome mint, ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, Laureate bust to right/ PONTIF TR P XIII COS III, Concordia seated left. RIC 116a. Choice EF with great portrait. $175

417. Caracalla, 198-217 A.D., AR denarius (3.38gm). Rome mint, 199-200 A.D., IMP CAES M AVR ANTON AVG, Laureate bust to right/ {PONTI}FEX TR P II, Emperor in military dress, standing left, holding Victory on globe, captive at feet. RIC 27. Scarce and EF. $150

418. Caracalla, 198-217 A.D., AR denarius (3.32gm). Rome mint, ANTONINIVS PIVS AVG GERM, Laureate head to right/ P M TR P XVII COS IIII P P, Apollo seated left. RIC 238a. Nice VF+. $100

419. Caracalla, 198-217 A.D., AE sestertius (29.32gm). Rome mint, 214 A.D., M AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, Laureate bust to right/ P M TR P XVII IMP III COS IIII P P S C, Mars standing left holding Victory and resting left hand on shield, spear against left side; at feet, left, captive. RIC 524a, Cohen 257, BMC 290. Near EF with bold mature portrait; slight flan crack. $1,500

420. Plautilla, wife of Caracalla, AR denarius (2.6gm). Rome mint. PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA, draped bust facing right/ PIETAS AVGG, Pietas standing right holding scepter and child. RIC 367, Cohen 16. About fine. $75

421. Geta, 209-212 A.D., as Caesar, AR denarius (3.29gm) Rome mint, 203-208 A.D., GETA CEAS PONT COS, draped and cuirassed bust right/ VOTA PVBLICA, Geta standing left, sacrificing out of patera over tripod and holding roll. RIC 38. About mint state with attractive toning. $200

422. Macrinus, 217-218 A.D., AR denarius (2.78gm). IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate bust to right with short beard./ PONTIF MAX TR P COS P P, Jupiter standing left between two standards. RIC 17, Cohen 55. Scarce and fine. $100

423. Macrinus, 217-218 A.D., AR denarius (3.18gm). Rome mint. IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate bust to right with short beard/ IOVI CONSERVATOR, Jupiter standing left holding thunderbolt and scepter. RIC 76. Choice EF. $250

424. Macrinus, 217-218 A.D., AR denarius (3.01gm). As above. RIC 76. VF with dark toning. $150

425. Diadumenian, 218 A.D., as Caesar, AR denarius (2.92gm). Rome mint. M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIAN CAES, Bare bust right/ SPES PVBLICA, Spes walking left. RIC 116. Ex Superior Aug. 8-10, 1983, lot 416. EF with bold portrait. $500

426. Elagabalus, 218-222 A.D., AR denarius (3.10gm). Rome mint, 220 A.D., IMP ANTONIVS AVG, Laureate bust to right/ P M TR P IIII COS III P P, Jupiter seated left. RIC 27, Cohen 151. About EF. $150

427. Elagabalus, 218-222 A.D., AE sestertius (28.8gm). Rome mint. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, Laureate bust right/ FORTVNAE REDVCI S C, Fortuna standing left holding rudder on globe and cornucopiae. RIC 348, Cohen 52. Scarce and a nice VF; pleasing pale green and chocolate colored patina. $1,100

428. Elagabalus, 218-222 A.D., AE sestertius (28.8gm). Rome mint, 218 A.D., IMP CAES M AVR ANTON{INVS PIV}S AVG, Draped bust to right/ PONTIF MAX TR P S C, Roma seated left, holding Victory and scepter; by her side, a shield. RIC 284, Cohen 226. Ex Ars Classica, April 2, 1995 Auction, lot 1728. About EF, very sharply struck with excellent portrait; light chocolate colored patina with areas of green patina; slight obverse graffiti. $1,500

429. Julia Soaemias, mother of Elagabalus, 218-222 A.D., AR denarius (3.12gm). IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG, draped bust right/ VENVS CAELESTIS, Venus seated left, holding apple and scepter. RIC 241, Cohen 8. Nice fine; dark toning. $150

430. Julia Soaemias, mother of Elagabalus, 218-222 A.D., AR denarius (2.82gm). As above except this example off center; dark toning. F/VF. RIC 241, Cohen 8. $150

431. Severus Alexander, 222-235 A.D., AR denarius (2.58gm). Rome mint, 228-229 A.D., IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG, Laureate head to right/ P M TR P VII COS II P P, Romulus, bareheaded, walking right, holding spear and trophy. RIC 85. VF+. $125

432. Severus Alexander, 222-235 A.D., AE sestertius (22.3gm). Rome mint, undated 222-231 A.D., IMP SEV ALEXANDER AVG, Laureate head right/ IVSTITIA AVGVSTI S C, Justitia seated left, holding patera and scepter. RIC 563, Cohen 106. Ex Ars Classica April 4, 1995, lot 3093. EF, gorgeous portrait, razor sharp strike and good metal. $750

433. Severus Alexander, 222-235 A.D., AE sestertius (23.26gm). Rome mint, 225 A.D., IMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG, Laureate bust right/ P M TR P IIII COS P P S C, Emperor standing left, sacrificing at a lighted altar and holding a roll. RIC 437, Cohen 278. Ex NFA XXIV, lot 1674. choice VF; chocolate brown and green patina. Pleasing portrait. $250

434. Orbiana, wife of S. Alexander, AR denarius (2.16gm). Rome mint. SALL BARBIA ORBIANA AVG, Diademed and draped bust right/ CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated left. RIC 319, Cohen 1. Rare. About EF; well centered with bold portrait. $500

435. Julia Mamaea, mother of S. Alexander, AR denarius (3.11gm). Rome mint. IVLIA MAMAEA AVG, Bust right diademed and draped/ VESTA, Vesta, veiled standing left. RIC 360. EF. $100

436. Julia Mamaea, mother of S. Alexander, AE sestertius (20.63gm). Rome mint 235 A.D., IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTAE, Bust right, diademed and draped/ FECVNDITAS AVGVSTAE S C, Fecunditas standing left, holding cornucopiae and extending hand to child. RIC 668, Cohen 8. About EF; boldly struck, both obverse and reverse handsome . $600

437. Maximinus 235-238 A.D., AR denarius (3.27gm). Rome mint. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, Laureate head right/ VICTORIA AVG, Winged Victory walking to left. Cohen 99. Nice VF+. $100

438. Maximinus 235-238 A.D., AE sestertius (20.42gm). Rome mint, Jan. 236-March/April 238 A.D., MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM, Draped bust right/ PAX AVGVSTI S C, Pax standing left holding branch and transverse scepter. RIC 81, Cohen 38. Ex CNA XVI, lot 528. Choice EF with exceptionally fine reverse; chocolate brown patina. $750

439. Maximus, Caesar, 235-238 A.D., AE sestertius (19.87gm). Rome mint, early A.D. 236-March/April A.D. 238. MAXIMVS CAES GERM, Bare headed bust to right/ PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S-C, Maximus standing left, holding baton in right and transverse spear; two standards behind him. RIC 13. Choice VF+ with slight tooling. A pleasing coin. $400

440. Gordian I Africanus, 238 A.D., AE sestertius (21.18gm), Rome mint, March-April 238 A.D., IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG, Draped bust to right/ VICTORIA AVGG S-C, Victory advancing to left, holding wreath and palm. RIC 12, Cohen 14, BMC 14. Ex Malter Auction 45, lot 418. Nice VF with brown patina; obverse slightly rough; very rare as he only reigned for 21 days. $2,500

441. Gordian I Africanus, 238 A.D., AE sestertius. Laureate draped and cuirassed bust right/ VICTORIA AVGG S-C, Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. RIC 12, Cohen 14, BMC 14 (plate 41). Nice large almost medallic flan. Very fine with bold and well centered portrait; very rare. Ex Superior June 1976 C.O.I.N. Sale, lot 754 and August 8-10, 1983, lot 442. Cf. especially for another example of this type on similar medallic flan: Auktion A. Hess Nachf., F. Walters & Percy Webb Colls., (May 9, 1932), lot no. 1309, on pl. 17. $2,500

442. Balbinus, 238 A.D., AE sestertius (23.67gm). Rome mint. IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, Draped bust right/ LIBERALITAS AVGVSTORVM S-C, Liberalitas standing left holding abacus and cornucopiae. RIC 15, Cohen 11. Ex CNA Auction XIII, lot 503. VF+ with excellent, life-like portrait; chocolate colored patina. $2,000

443. Pupienus, 238 A.D., AE sestertius (21.08gm) Rome mint. IMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG, Draped bust facing right/ PAX PVBLICA SC, Pax seated left, holding branch and scepter. RIC 22a, BMC 48. EF with very light green patina. Bold and detailed portrait and wonderfully struck reverse. One of the best we've ever handled; rare this nice! $3,000

444. Gordian III, 238-244 A.D., AR antoninianus (4.33gm). Rome mint. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG/Radiate bust right/ P M TR P V COS II PP, Gordian in military dress standing right. RIC 93. EF. $75

445. Gordian III, 238-244 A.D., AE sestertius (19.49gm). Rome mint. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Laureate bust facing right/ P M TR P IIII COS II PP SC, Apollo seated left, holding branch and resting left elbow on lyre. RIC 302, Cohen 251. Choice EF with outstanding portrait and lovely green patina. $650

446. Gordian III, 238-244 A.D., AE sestertius (18.41gm). Rome mint. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Laureate bust facing right/ AETERNITATI AVG S-C, Sol standing front head left, raising right hand and holding globe. RIC 297a, Cohen 43. Nice VF with bold portrait and dark brown-green patina. $200

447. Philip I, 244-249 A.D., AR antoninianus (3.09gm). Rome mint. IMP M IVL PHILLIPPVS AVG, Radiate bust to right/ SECVRIT ORBIS, Security seated left. RIC 48b, Cohen 215. Choice EF. $100

448. Philip I, 244-249 A.D., AR antoninianus (4.2gm). Rome mint. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, Radiate head right/ SAECVLARES, stag walking right. RIC 19, Cohen 182. EF/VF. $75

449. Philip I, 244-249 A.D., AR antoninianus (4.38gm). Rome mint. As above except antelope walking left. RIC 21, Cohen 189. EF/VF. $75

450. Philip I, 244-249 A.D., AE sestertius (16.92gm). Rome mint. 246 A.D., IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, Laureate bust right/ PM TR P III COS PP S-C, Felicity standing left, holding long caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC 149a, Cohen 125. EF with chocolate colored patina, fine portrait and sharply struck. $750

451. Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip I, AR antoninianus (4.4gm). Rome mint. M OTACIL SEVERA AVG, Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right/ CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated left holding cornucopia. RIC 125c. Ex NFA XXVI, lot 2205, ex Tucker. EF. $75

452. Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip I, AR antoninianus (3.58gm). Rome mint. OTACIL SEVERA AVG, Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, crescent under/ PIETAS AVGVSTAE, Pietas standing left. RIC 130. VF+ with nice blue toning. $75

453. Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip I, AE sestertius (23.47gm). Rome mint, 244-249 A.D., MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG, Bust diademed and draped right/ PVDICITIA AVG SC, Pudicitia, veiled, seated left with right hand drawing veil, scepter in left hand. RIC 209a, Cohen 55. VF with pleasing green patina; bold portrait that is better than VF; struck on large flan. $500

454. Philip II, 247-249 A.D., as Caesar, AE sestertius (24.42gm). Rome mint, 244-246 A.D., M IVL PHILIPPVS NOBIL CAES, bare headed bust facing right/ PRINCIPI IVVENT S C, Philip II, in military dress, standing right, holding globe and vertical spear. RIC 256a, Cohen 49. Ex Coin Galleries Auction, November 11, 1992, lot 433. Nice VF, some field tooling; rare. $300

455. Trajan Decius, 249-251 A.D., AE double sestertius (36.71gm). Rome mint. IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, Radiate bust of Decius right/ VICTORIA AVG S-C, Victory running left, holding wreath and palm. RIC 126a, Cohen 115. Choice EF/VF. Bold and impressive portrait with dark chocolate colored patina; rare. $3,000

The double sestertius denomination was introduced by Decius in response to declining weights in the aes coinage. The innovation was not continued under his successors.

456. Herennia Etruscilla, wife of T. Decius, AR antoninianus (4.51gm). Rome mint. HER ETRVSCILLA AVG, Diademed and draped bust resting on crescent/ PVDICITIA AVG, Pudicitia seated left, holding scepter. EF/VF. Reverse weakly struck. RIC 59b, Cohen 19. $75

457. Hostilian, 251 A.D. AE sestertius (13.6gm). Rome mint. As Caesar, 251 A.D., C VALENS HOSTIL QVINTVS N C, bare headed bust to right/ PRINC IVVENT S C, Apollo seated left. RIC 214, Cohen 27. Rare and VF/F+. $350

458. Trebonianus Gallus, 251-253 A.D., AE sestertius (19.2gm). Rome mint. {IMP CAE{S C} VIBI{VS T}REBONIANV{S} GALLVS AVG, Laureate bust draped right/ {FE}LIC ITAS PVBLIC{A} S-C, Felicity standing left holding long caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC 107, Cohen 40. Ex Malter Auction 45, lot 441; ex Niggeler Coll. About EF/VF+ with bold portrait and dark brown patina. $450

459. Trebonianus Gallus, 251-253 A.D., AE sestertius (18.57gm). Rome mint. IMP CAES C VIBIVS TR{E}BONIANVS GALLVS AVG, Laureate bust draped right/ L{I}BERTAS AV{GG} S-C, Libertas standing left, holding pileus and scepter. RIC 114a. Choice EF/VF+ with light green patina. $900

460. Volusian, 251-253 A.D, AE sestertius (17.33gm). Rome mint. IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG, Laureate bust right/ LIBERALITAS AVGG S-C, Liberalitas standing left holding abacus and cornucopiae. RIC 254, Cohen 50. Choice VF+, bold portrait with brown patina; rare. $400

461. Valerian I, 253-260 A.D., AR antoninianus (3.33gm). Mediolanum mint. IMP VALERIANVS P AVG, Radiate bust right/ FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing left. RIC 241. Ex Malter 5-29-90, lot 423. EF with attractive dark toning and bold portrait. $150

462. Gallienus, 253-268 A.D., AE sestertius (16.53gm). Rome mint. IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG, Draped bust to right/ VIRTVS AVGG S-C, Soldier standing left, holding right spear, leaning left hand on shield. RIC 248d, Cohen 254. Bold VF+ with attractive chocolate colored patina. $600

463. Valerian II, Caesar, 253-255 A.D., AR antoninianus (3.74gm). Rome mint. VALERIANVS CAES, Radiate head right/ IOVI CRESCENTI, Infant Jupiter seated facing on Amalthaean goat walking right. About EF/About VF. $100

464. Saloninus, 259 A.D., Base silver antoninianus (3.66gm). As Caesar, Rome mint. SALON VALERIANVS CAES, Radiate head to right/ SPES PUBLICA, Spes advancing left. RIC 13, Cohen 93. VF/F+. $75

465. Quietus, 260-261 A.D., Billon antoninianus. Rome mint. {IM}P C FVL QUIETVS P F AVG, Radiate head right/ SOL I{NV}ICTO, Sol standing left, right hand raised. RIC 10, Cohen 12. About fine; original silvering gone. $125

466. Postumus, A.D. 259-268, sestertius. Radiate and draped bust to right, around {IMP.C}M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG./LAETITIA AVG SC, galley sailing to left. RIC 143. About VF. $125

467. Quintillus, 270 A.D., AE antoninianus. IMP QVINTILLVS AVG, Radiate head right/ FIDES MILIT, Fides standing left, holding two standards. RIC 52. EF/VF. $100

468. Vabalathus, 271-272 A.D., AE silvered antoninianus, (3.57gm), with Aurelian 270-271 A.D., VABALATHVS V C R IM D R, His laureate bust right/ IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG, His radiate and cuirassed bust right. RIC (Aurelian) 381, Cohen 1. F+. $50

469. Florianus, 276 A.D., AE antoninianus. Ticinum mint. IMP C M ANFLORIANVS{P} AVG, Radiate bust right/ CONCORD MILIT, Emperor standing right, clasping hand of Concordia left. RIC 57. EF/VF. $150

470. Probus, 276-282 A.D., fully silvered antoninianus (4.34gm). Rome mint. IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust facing right/ FIDES MILITVM, R*E in exergue, Fides standing left, holding two ensigns. RIC 170f. Choice EF. $75

471. Probus, 276-282 A.D., fully silvered antoninianus (3.61gm). Rome mint. IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust facing right holding shield and spear/ SPES AVG, Spes advancing left. RIC 127, Cohen 702. Choice EF. $100

472. Carus, 282-283 A.D., silvered antoninianus (3.73gm). Cyzicus mint. IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AV{G}, Radiate bust to right/ CLEMENT{IA T}EMP, in exergue, "S", Emperor standing left receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter. RIC 118. EF some flatness. $75

473. Carinus, 283-285 A.D., as Caesar under Carus, 282-283 A.D., AE silver antoninianus (3.64gm). Ticinum mint. M AVR CARINVS NOB CAES, Radiate bust to right/ PRINCIPI IVVENT, in exergue, XXIT. Prince standing left holding ensign and scepter. RIC 178, Cohen 87. About EF. $100

474. Diocletian, 284-305 A.D., AU aureus (4.62gm). Cyzicus mint. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right./ IONICO SER VATORI, Jupiter standing left, holding Nike on globe and scepter. RIC 295, Cohen 248. Very fine and very rare. Nice portrait. Ex Superior auctions 1979, lot 1966, August 8-10, 1983, lot 527. $2,500

475. Carausius, 287-293 A.D., AE antoninianus, London mint. IMP CARAVSIVS PF AVG, Radiate and draped bust right/ PAX AV{G}, in exergue F O/ ML, Pax standing left. RIC 101. Choice EF with bold portrait and struck on large flan. Sharply struck with some reverse flatness. $400

476. Allectus, 293-296 A.D., AE antoninianus, London mint. IMP ALLECTVS PF AVG, Long bearded bust to right/ PAX AVG, in exergue S A/ML, Pax standing left holding olive-branch and scepter. RIC 28. Almost mint state! A great example of top quality craftsmanship; nice green patina. $500

477. Licinius I, 308-324 A.D., AE follis, Rome mint. IMP LICINIVS PF AVG, Laureate head to right/ IOVI CONSERVATORI, in exergue "SIS, "A" in field to right, Jupiter standing to left, holding Victory, eagle at feet. RIC 8a. Near EF. $50

478. Constantine I, 307-337 A.D., AE follis, Lyon mint, 320-321 A.D., IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, Laureate head right/ SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Sol radiate, standing left holding globe. RIC 307. Ex NFA Auction XXVIII, lot 1350. EF. $100

479. Constantine I, 307-337 A.D., AE silvered follis, Thessalonica mint. CONSTA NTINVS AVG, Radiate head right/ D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG, Laurel wreath round VOT / XX. RIC 117. Choice EF. $100

480. Constantine I, 307-337 A.D., Commemorative issue, AE 3. Siscia mint. VRBS ROMA, Helmeted bust of Roma left/ GSIS, Wolf and twins, two stars above. RIC 222. Mint. $75

481. Helena, mother of Constantine I, AE3. Antioch mint. HELENA AVGVSTA diad. and draped bust to r./SECVRITAS REIPVBLICE, Helena stg. RIC 38. EF. $100 482. Constantius II, 337-361 A.D., AU solidus (3.17gm). Antioch mint. FL IVL CONSTANTIVS PERP AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right/ GLORIA REIPVBLICAE, Roma and Constantinopolis enthroned, supporting between them a shield inscribed VOT / XX / MVLT / XXX; Roma holds spear and Constantinopolis holds scepter, SMANI in exergue. RIC VIII 81 var. VF. $500 483. Constantius II, 337-361 A.D., AE 3, Trier mint. FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C, Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right/ GLORIA EXERCITVS, Two soldiers standing either side of two standards, in exergue, TR •S. RIC 540. About mint state; sharp strike and great metal. $50 484. Julian II, 360-363 A.D., AE 18mm. DN FL CL IVI IANVS P F AVG, Helmeted and cuirassed bust left holding spear and shield/ VOT / X / MVLT / X X, in four lines in laurel wreath. RIC 166. Choice EF. $75

485. Jovian, c. 363-364 A.D. AE 3. Bust to r./VOT V in wreath. RIC 108. VF, irregular flan. $100

486. Valentinian I, 364-375 A.D. AR siliqua (1.49gm). Lugdunum mint. D.N.VALENTINI ANVS P.F AVG, diad., draped and cuir. bust to r./ RESTITVTOR REIP/SLVG, emperor standing, holding labarum and Victory. RIC 6a. Choice EF. $200 487. Gratian, 367-383 A.D., AR siliqua (1.58gm). D N GRATIANVS AVG/ VRBS ROMA, Roma seated left on throne, holding victory and scepter. RIC 27f, Cohen 87. Nice VF. $125

Roman Colonial

488. Phrygia, Laodiceia, Caligula, c. A.D. 37-41, AE15. GAIOS KAISAR bare head of Caligula to r./LAODIKEWN, eagle, monograms in field. BMC p. 303, 154-157. Nearly VF. $75

489. Cilicia, Olba, Augustus, AE23. KAISAROSSE BASTOU, laur. head of Augustus to r./Thunderbolt; inscription around, above and below. BMC 10. Nice VF, rare thus. $150

490. Cilicia, Olba, Augustus, AE22. Laureate head of Augustus to r./Thunderbolt; inscription around, above and below. BMC 10. Not as nice as above piece. $50 491. Cappadocia, Caesaria, Nero, 54-68 A.D., AR hemidrachm (1.73gm). NERO CLAVD DIVI CLAVD F CAESAR AVG GERMA, Laureate head right/ Victory seated right on globe, holding diadem. Sear 616. About EF with nice portrait. $125

492. Cilicia, Olba, Augustus, AE23. KAISAROSSE BASTOU, laur. head of Augustus to r./Thunderbolt; inscription around, above and below. BMC 10. Nice VF, rare thus. $150

493. Cilicia, Olba, Augustus, AE22. Laureate head of Augustus to right./ Thunderbolt; inscription around, above and below. BMC 10. Not as nice as above piece. $50 494. Antioch, Trajan, 98-117 A.D. AE24. Laureate head r./SC, "Z" beneath within wreath. BMC 278. Nearly VF. $40 495. Antioch, Antoninus Pius, 138-161 A.D. AE25. Laureate head r./SC, within wreath. BMC 306. About VF. $40

496. Antioch, Philip I AR tetradrachm (11.20gm) AVTOKKMIOVLI FILIPPOCCEB, bust of Philip to left, radiate./Eagle facing, hd. r., wreath in beak. In exergue; ANTIOXIA SC. BMC 518. EF, porous surfaces. $50

497. Syria, Antioch, Philip II, 247-249 A.D., billon tetradrachm (12.43gm). Laureate head right/ Eagle facing with wings spread, wreath in beak. BMC pl. 25, 11. Ex Malter Auction 44, lot 418. Nice VF. $100

498. Herennius Etruscus, billon tetradrachm (11.10gm). EPENNTPOV MEK VDE K IO (CKECAR}, bare head to r./Eagle, inscription around. BMC 610. VF. porous flan. $75

499. Antioch, Trebonnianus Gallus AR tetradrachm (11.37gm). AUTOKKGOUIBTREB GALLOCCEB, bust r., laur./eagle stg. head left, sc in exergue. BMC 638. VF, porous flan, excellent portrait. $50

500. Phoenicia, Botrys, Julia Soaemias c. 222 A.D. AE25 Bust of queen to r./Temple with six columns, statue of Astarte within. BMC XL, 8. Weakly struck inscriptions, VF. $75 501. Mesopotamia, Rhesaena, Trajan Decius, c. 249-251 A.D., AE30 Confronted busts of Trajan Decius and Herennia./Founder plowing to r., with yoke of cattle. BMC 37. F+ with weak inscriptions. $50

502. Egypt, Alexandria, Nero, 54-68 A.D., billon tetradrachm (12.4gm). NERW KLAV KAIS SEB GER AV, Radiate head of Nero right/ POPPAIA SXBASTH, Draped bust of Poppaea right. Sear 664. Choice; rare this nice. $300

503. Egypt, Alexandria, Julia Mamaea, base AR tetradrachm (12.33gm). Bust of queen to r./ L E, eagle standing left, head turned back to right. Dattari 4539. VF. $50

Byzantine

504. Heraclius and Sons, c. 610-641 A.D. AU solidus (4.47gm). struck in Constantinople c. 638/9 A.D. In center Heraclius with beard and mustache; on his right Heraclius Constantine and on his left, Heraclonas both beardless and all standing/VICTORIA AUGUSH/CONOB, cross potent in center, monograms either side. D.O. 41h. Nice VF+. $350 505. Constans II, an over-struck AE follis of Syracuse c. 650/51 A.D. Beard bust facing./Obscure M, but SCL is clear. D.O. 178.1-4. $75 506. Justinian II, first reign, AU solidus (4.53gm). struck in Constantinople c. 692-695 A. D. Bust of Christ facing with long hair and full beard; cross behind him, his r. hand raised in benediction; his l. hand holds the book of the Gospels./Justinian standing, facing, holds the cross potent in r. hand. D.O. 1. Nice VF. $900 The first portrait coin of Christ.

Multiple Coin Lots

507. A lot of 20 Parthian coins. Twenty small bronze coins only partially attributed if at all. A good study group of what was apparently a scarce coinage metal during the entire Parthian Dynasty. From fair to VF. AE10-15. $100/20508. A lot of 26 silver drachms. 23 Parthian and 3 Cappadocian. All common varieties. Mostly VG-fine; some better. Many stained or with dark toning. Cleanable! $230/23 509. A lot of 40 Sasanian silver drachms. All common varieties; mostly fine; some better, some worse. Some clipped, some chipped, some stained. Many cleanable. $250/40 510. A lot of 35 Sasanian silver drachms. All common varieties; mostly fine; some better, some worse. Some clipped, some chipped, some stained. Many cleanable. $200/35 511. A lot of two Alexander the Great silver tetradrachm. Both posthumous style and struck on large flans. Both in VF/F+. A good pair. $300/2 512. A lot of three fine silver tetradrachms from Asia Minor in need of attributions. $150/3513. A lot of five silver coins. Three Greek, two Roman. Greek coins include a Parthian drachm (VF), a Syrian tetradrachm of Antiochus III and silver obol of Kelenderis in Cilicia. Last two fine plus. Roman include a scarce denarius of Crispina in fine and a Republican denarius of Cn Lentulus in F+. $250/5 514. Parthian bronze coin lot consisting of nine additional pieces from the large Parthian collection. Fair-fine. $75/9515. Elymais bronze coin lot of 18 small module coins, some quite interesting. From fair to VF. $100 /18 516. A lot of 9. Roman and Greek bronze coins. Including a two Republican AE's; one an AE 20 with Herakles in lion scalp/ prow of galley in fine, a quadrans of Augustus in fine, two antoninianii of Gallienus in VF, an AE 3 of Constantine I (RIC 5) in EF, an antoninianus Salonina in fine plus, a colonial AE 23 of Volusian from Pisidia, Antiocheia in fine plus, also three small AE's, one Greek from Velia, the other two Roman, all three VG. $100/9 517. A lot of 16 Greek Bronze coins. Including AE 16 of Byblos, two AE 20 of Philip II, an AE 15 of Athens, two from Pontus and Amisus, two Nabathaean and more. $150/16 518. A lot of 12 Greek Bronze coins. Including an AE 11 from Rhegium, two AE 14's from Macedon (Medusa facing/shield), an AE 18 from Phoenicia, An AE 16 from Side, Pamphylia, a nice AE 22 from Apameia, Phyrigia (Athena/eagle), An AE 16 from Pergamum(Athena/ owl), an AE 20 from Syracuse (Poseidon/ trident) and others. All fine to about VF. $100/12 519. Judaea bronze coins, Two of Herod the Great, Seaby 2465, Mesh. 53. One fine, one VF. $100/2 520. Judaea bronze coins. A lot of 9 prutot. Including two of Alexander Jannaeus (Widow's mites), two of Antonius Felix, two of Herod Archelaus (Hendin 63), two first revolt and a city coin from AE 12 Ascalon. All fine to VF. $150/9 521. Judaea bronze coins. A lot of 2 prutot. Both First Revolt. One year two, one year three. Both VF; year 2 struck on large flan. $100/2 522. Judaea bronze coins and Russian AE 2 Kopek. A lot of 10 prutot. Including Alexander Jannaeus, Herod Agrippa, First Revolt, Antonius Felix, Herod I. Fine to VF. $175/11 523. Egypt, A lot of four. Three billon tetradrachms, all Alexandria mint; one of Nero and Tiberius, one of Hadrian and one of Claudius and Messalina. Also an AE 40 Ptolemy IV. All about fine. $150/4 524. A lot of 5 Persian silver coins. Including four Parthian; two Phraates IV, (one Sell. 54.7 and EF second debased and fine plus), Mithradates II (Sell. 24.7 and fine), Phraates II in VF; also a 5th century B.C. siglos in fine with punch mark. $125/5 525. Roman Republican silver denarii. A lot of 10. Including, A Plautius (Sear 272), C Egnatuleius CF (Syd. 588), M Fannius, C Censorinus, Man Aquillius, Lucius Appuleius, L Julius Bursio, Q Titius, M. Opeimus, C Antestius (Syd. 411) and an anonymous type with head of Roma/ quadriga. About fine to F+. $200/10 526. Roman Republican silver denarii. A lot of 11. Two of Julius Caesar (both Cohen 49), L Cossutius (Sear 253), M Cipius, M Fourius, Albinus Bruti, L Flaminus Cilo, P Accoieius Lariscolus (Sear 306), Mn Aemilius (Sear 187), M Plaetorius (BMC 3574-95), C Piso LF Fruvi (Cr. 408/1a). VG to fine. $200/11 527. Roman silver denarii. A lot of 10. Including Domitian (Sear 772), Three of Antoninus Pius (one Sear 1009), Two of Faustina Sr. (one Sear 1099), Marcus Aurelius, Faustina Jr. with flan crack, Julia Domna (RIC 587), and Septimius Severus. All Fine to VF. $300/10 528. Roman silver denarii. A lot of 8. Including Augustus (RIC 350), Vespasian with Judaea Capta reverse (RSC 226), Domitian with goat in laurel wreath, Hadrian, two of Septimius Severus, Caracalla (Sear 1527), and Julia Domna. All fine to F+. $250/8 529. Roman silver denarii and antoninianii. A lot of 8. Including a Republican denarii of A Postumius, Imperial denarii of Caracalla (Sear 1534), Trajan (Sear 889), Hadrian, Severus Alexander , Gordian III, and antoninianii of Gordian III, Gallienus and Trebonianus Gallus. Fine to choice VF. $150/8 530. Roman silver antoninianii. A lot of 10. Including Trebonianus Gallus, two of Gallienus, Valerian I, Valerian II, two of Gordian III (Cohen 319 & Sear 2337), two of Philip II (Sear 2154), Otacilia Severa. Fine to choice EF, some silvered, most VF. $200/10 531. Roman sestertii. A lot of 5. Including Maximinus (Sear 1893), Philip I, Marcus Aurelius, Antoninus Pius and Galba. Good to fine. $150/5 532. Roman sestertii. A lot of 5. Including Severus Alexander, Hadrian (Sear 1022), Lucius Verus, Gordian III and Trajan. Mostly fine to F+. $150/5 533. Roman Imperial Bronzes. A lot of 9. Including an AE as of Augustus (Sear 434), another as of Tiberius (Sear 459), a dupondius of Domitian (Cohen 647), an as of Nero, an as of Agrippa (RIC Caligula 58), a sestertius of Hadrian (Sear 900), an as of Domitian, a dupondius and a sestertius of Vespasian. Good to fine. $200/9 534. Roman bronze & Silver coins. A lot of 19. Including Postumus (one silver antoninianus), Tetricus II, Claudius II, Aurelian, Probus, Vabalathus with Aurelian reverse, Decentius with Chi-Rho, Tacitus, Victorinus, Severina and more. All Fine to nice VF. $150/19 535. Roman bronze coins. A lot of 7 coins. Including sestertii of Trajan Decius in VG, and Faustina Jr., about fine. Also a dupondius of Antoninus Pius in fine, an AE dupondius of Augustus, RIC 372, Cohen 368 in fine, a better AE centenionalis of Decentius in F+. Two Colonial coins of Trajan; from Alexandria in Egypt, an AE drachm, black patina with very nice portrait. Also a Colonial AE 25 from Sidon in Phoenicia in fine. $300/7 536. Roman bronze coins struck in London, antoninianii of Carausius and Allectus. Both fine plus and scarce. $200/2 537. Roman bronzes. A lot of 18. Including follies of Galeria Valeria in VF, Gallerius, Licinius I, Diocletian, Maximianus, Maxentius. Also antoninianii of Maximianus, Maximus, Diocletian, Constantius I, Licinius I, Numerian, Probus and Carinus. Mostly fine to VF. $150/18 538. Roman bronzes. A lot of 19. Mostly AE 3's and antoninianii. Including Theodora, Licinius II, several of Constantine I (two Constantine I commemoratives with Romulus and Remus reverse), Helena, Fausta. All fine to VF, some better. $150/19 539. Roman silver and bronzes. A lot of 14. Including Roman Republican Aes, a silver denarius of Faustina in F+, an antoninianus of Trajan Decius, and AE 3's and other small bronzes of Valens, Gallienus, Gratian, Valentinian, Theodosius I, Arcadius and more. All fine to VF. $150/14 540. Roman bronzes. A lot of 20. Including Crispus, Constantine II, Constans, Constantius II, Magnentius, Honorius, Decentius and Julian II. Mostly fine to VF. $200/20 541. Roman late small Bronze. A lot of 19. Mostly VG-fine, one Elymais. $50/18 542. Roman Imperial Bronzes. A lot of 11. Including sestertii of Hadrian, Commodus, Philip I and Volusian, three asses of Augustus, one of Nerva, one of Vespasian, one of Julia Domna and a Republican bronze. Mostly good to fine the Vespasian as, VF/F. $200/11 543. A lot of assorted 6 ancient silver coins. Including a hemidrachm of Caesarea, Cappadocia of Hadrian and one of Trajan, a drachm of Tiberius, a victoriatus with head of Jupiter facing right/ Victory crowning trophy. A drachm of Alexander the Great 336-323 B.C. Lastly a antoninianus of Trebonianus Gallus. Fine to fine plus. $126/6 544. Roman Imperial coin lot including a silver siliqua of Honorius if only fair condition, and four bronzes in fine to VF. $75/5 545. Byzantine bronze coin lot of 8 pieces from fair to fine with some scarcities. $50/8 546. Byzantine & Elymais bronze coin lot of six coins. Best coin in this lot is an Elymais AE tetradrachm of Kamnaskires VI in EF. Also a nice follis of Anastasius I. Also an Islamic AE with six pointed star. All about VF. $200/6 547. Medieval coin lot with interesting issues from Armenia, Britain, including an Anglo-Saxon sceat, and William the Norman in Sicily. VG-VF. $75/5 548. Medieval coin lot. Five coins in lot. Including Sicily a Philip III, 1598-1621 silver 4 tari in VF. An English silver groat of Henry VIII in fine plus. Italy, Genoa a silver denaro with castle and cross. Also Normans in Sicily, William II AE 12 in VF. From Holland a 1723 two stuivers in VF. $200/5 549. A lot of 9 mostly Islamic silver coins. Also a Russian wire money. $50/9 550. A lot of four Modern silver medals including a hand engraved oval "Penmanship Award" dated 1860, a hangman's medal of Godfrey, c. 18th century, a Bremen, Germany airplane medal of 1923, and a rare Zeppelin medal $200/4 551. Numismatic Erotica, a lot consisting of a tooled English erotic half penny, a French, and a Belgian pornographic medal both in bronze. $50/3

CounterfeitsPaduan and Becker Counterfeits and some oddities

552. Becker the Counterfeiter, a silver denarius muling of Plotina and Matidia. See Hill, Becker the Counterfeiter, 169/170. An interesting collectible in its own right. This coin was probably struck by the master forger around 1820. The coin shows years of beautiful toning. $400 553. Giovanni Da Cavino, the Renaissance forger from Italy; a struck bronze dupondius of Antonia, daughter of Mark Antony and Octavia. ANTONIA AVGVSTA./TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP PP S C, Bust r/Claudius stg. left. Type of RIC (Claudius) 92; cf, Cessi, Giovanni Da Cavino, # 87. A superb specimen. $200 554. Cavino's CALIGULA, a sestertius, Caligula's head left with complete Roman inscription around./Caligula's three sisters. Cf. Cessi 91. A good apparently struck example. EF. $200 555. Cavino's Otho, since Otho never issues an imperial sestertius, Cavino made up this sestertius to oblige collectors of sestertii. Bare head to left./Securitas stg. Cessi 57. VF. $150 556. Cavino's Vespasian, Orichalcum sestertius. Laureate bust right/ SPES AVGVSTA S C, Spes standing left and offering flowers to Vespasian, Titus and Domitian stand behind him. RIC 462, Cohen 514. Bold VF. $150 557. Cavino's Titus, a welcome sestertius for the famous Judaea Capta reverse. Cessi 96. VF. $150 558. Gordian III, 238-244 A.D., 18th century cast copy, AE medallion. Laureate draped bust to right/ Coliseum. Cast in high, detailed relief. Choice VF+. $350 559. Gordian III, 238-244 A.D., AE sestertius. Laureate bust right/ Original reverse removed and instead is tooled fantasy scene of crocodile chained to palm. More than likely a copy of reverse to bronze of Agrippa at Nemausus. Choice VF/EF. $100 Foreign Coins560. Palestine, British Mandate Coins, 1927-1946. A complete set in original custom blue holder. Most are uncirculated! $500 561. Palestine, British Mandate Coins, 1927-1946. A complete set in original custom blue holder. Most are uncirculated! $500 562. Palestine, British Mandate Coins, 1927-1946. A lot of 28; many denominations. All sealed in square plastic flips with square cardboard border. Most in fine to VF. $100/28 563. Israel, Agorot-Pound, Series I, 1960-1968. A complete set in original custom blue holder. Most are uncirculated! $100 564. Israel, 1948-1957. A complete set in original custom brown holder. Most are uncirculated! $100 565. A large lot of mixed Israeli coins and commemorative medals. Most struck in silver; in mint and proof condition. Also two pins. Great Hanukkah gift ideas. $250/39566. A large lot of mixed Israeli coins and commemorative medals all in plastic custom holders. Most struck in silver; in mint and proof condition. Also two pins. Great Hanukkah gift ideas. $250/16567. Israeli and Palestinian currency lot. Fractional to large denominations. Most in folder. Many uncirculated. 59 notes. $100/59 568. India, A collection 138 mostly Modern Indian and East India Company coins. Mostly from 1800-1950'sIn silver and bronze. Other coins also include coins from Tibet/China, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, British West Africa and Sumatra. Assembled in notebook. Coins are mostly fine to VF, some better. $500+

Ancient Coin Collection with Reference Books Included

569. A scholarly collection of 240+ coins. This collection was assembled over a period of 10 years by an individual who took the time to carefully assemble it in museum fashion. The collection is displayed in eleven small black cases. Each coin is set in its own clear plastic padded container. Every coin has been attributed and every box has a typed information card inserted on the inside cover. Each coin is charted with a number that corresponds to the reference card making it quite easy to use. The coins are mostly bronze but there are some in silver. Roman, Greek and Byzantine coins are the central focus of the collection. Roman sestertii are numerous; many quite nice. The collection includes a nice silver tetradrachm of Alexander the Great, a silver stater from Aspendus, a nice hemidrachm of Philip II, a replica Athenian tetradrachm as well as a few Roman silver denarii and many other nice quality and attractive ancient coins. Coins are mostly fine to fine plus, some better some worse. As a bonus we've added several good reference books. They include the David Sear books, Greek Coins and Their Values, Vols. 1 & 2, 1978, 1979; Greek Imperial Coins, 1982; Byzantine Coins and Their Values, 1987; Zander Klawans, Handbook of Ancient Greek and Roman Coins, 1995; K. Jacobs, Coins and Christianity. An Numismatic Fine Arts video tape. A great lot for the beginning collector or an institution that will properly display it and add to it. $5,000+

Antiquities Collection with a few Coins

A collection of mostly small ancient Roman bronze antiquities all dating from 1st-3rd century A.D. All nicely packaged into 6 separate display boxes with magnet locking covers. Each box has a description of the items printed on a label which is affixed to the cover of each box. Some of the artifacts are housed in small plastic containers for their protection. This is an excellent study collection, one worthy of serious consideration. Each boxes contents are described below.First has 2 pendants, 2 hairpins, 1 armor attachment and one Roman lion head medallion. All are housed in plastic containers; all in very nice condition.Second has 14 armor attachments, 2 buckles, 1 cross amulet, 1 thimble, 1 key and 6 rings. All are housed in plastic containers. All are in choice condition with glossy patinas.Third has 5 armor buckles and 1 large iron ring. All are housed in plastic containers. All nice.Fourth has 15 lead seals, 5 coins, 1 belt buckle, 4 armor attachment. (Cover label incorrectly indicates 17 lead seals and 3 coins). All are housed in plastic containers. In very fine condition.Fifth has 5 armor attachments, 1 clinched fist amulet, 5 armor link pins, 2 armor belt buckles, 2 hair pins, 1 baby bangle, 1 pendant and 1 star shaped amulet associated with the god of war, Mars. In large display box. Condition is very fine.Sixth is a Soldier's Cobblers Kit, circa 125 A.D., includes, thimbles, needles, punches and boot nails. 16 pieces total. Housed in different box. This box in crushed black velvet with attached cover. 570. The six boxes have a total of 96 coins and antiquities and are being offered as one lot. $2,500/96

Coin Display Boxes and Cabinets

571. Abafil four tray coin box. New! Four trays each with crushed red velvet lining. Each tray has 24, 2" x 2" coin slots or 96 total. Set in lockable suit case. $150

572. A large custom built wooden coin cabinet. Beautifully hand-crafted in mahogany, the cabinet is divided into four sections. Each of the four sections has 28 slide out trays with two double sized trays at bottom (112 trays plus 8 double trays). Each of the 112 trays has 30 coin slots measuring 2" x 2". Also included are two double drawers at bottom of each section, without dividers. That's 3360 divided coin slots plus the 8 double drawers. Four sections are locked by two double sets of lockable doors. Cabinet is in excellent condition. Measuring 55" high x 18" deep x 56 3/4" wide . $1,500up

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Auction of Ancient Coin And Antiquities - Greek Coins - Celts in Britain

Sunday, November 23, 1997

Auction of Ancient Coin And
Antiquities - Greek Coins - Celts in Britain