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| Lot 67 |
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PTOLEMAIS: Ptolemy III Euergetes, 246-222 BC, AE hemidrachm (22.75g), Alexandria, Svoronos 965; Weiser 72; SNG Copenhagen 173-5, struck circa 245-222 BC, diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right / eagle standing left on winged thunderbolt; cornucopia to left, monogram between legs. Attractive patina and good surfaces with some green verdigris in the protected areas of the reverse, 30.5 mm; Die axis 11.5, Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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| $150 |
| Lot 68 |
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PTOLEMAIS: Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos, 80-51 BC, AR tetradrachm (12.86g), Alexandria, Svoronos 1840; SNG Cop 397, diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis / BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU, eagle standing left on thunderbolt, palm over right shoulder; date above headdress of Isis to left, PA to right.
Dated Year 30 (= 52/51 BC). Very nice well centered example with good metal and luster, full legends, and excellent detail, 25.0 mm; Die axis 12.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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| Lot 69 |
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SICULO-PUNIC: Anonymous, ca. 410-392 BC, AR tetradrachm (17.31g), Jenkins-12, orepart of a horse right; grain ear before, Nike flying above placing a wreath on horse's head, Punic legend below / Palm tree with two date clusters; Punic legend below, lovely Fine to Very Fine, R.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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| $2,250 |
| Lot 70 |
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MAURETANIA: Juba II and Cleopatra, 25BC-23AD, AR denarius, strong portrait details, ICG graded VF-30.
Estimated Value $175 - 225.
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| $150 |
| Lot 71 |
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AXUM: Ebana, ca. 450-500, AV tremissis (1.54g), Munro-Hay Type 71; BMC Aksum 304, crowned and draped bust right, holding branch and framed by grain ears /draped bust right, wearing headcloth, holding branch and framed by grain ears, minor weakness of strike, several tiny diebreaks, Extremely Fine.
Located in northern Ethiopia and Eritrea, Axum was deeply involved in the trade from India to the Mediterranean. It was previously thought to have been founded by Semitic-speaking Sabaeans who crossed the Red Sea from South Arabia (modern Yemen) on the basis of Conti Rossini's theories and prolific work on Ethiopian history, but many scholars now agree that it was an indigenous development..
Estimated Value $750 - 900.
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| Lot 72 |
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: Anonymous, ca. 211-208 BC, AE triens (9.7g), Sicilian mint, Cr 69/4b; Syd 310c; BMCRR 273, Grain-ear & KA Series, helmeted head of Minerva right, four dots above / prow of galley right, grain ear above, IC before, ROMA below. Choice glossy dark green patina, 22.9 mm; Die axis 11.0, Very Fine, The Goodman Collection, Triton I (12/1997, Lot 905),.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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| Lot 73 |
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: Anonymous, 211 BC, AE semis (13.08g), Sardinia, Cr 63/3; Syd 157a; BMCRR ___, C Series: laureate head of Saturn right, S behind / prow of galley right, S above, C before, ROMA below. Brown patina, small flan crack, 27.6 mm; Die axis 4.5, Fine, RRR, ex. Triton I, lot 896, The Goodman Collection, .
Extremely rare, one of four known examples..
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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| Lot 74 |
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: Anonymous, 206-195 BC, AE as (45.61g), Cr 122/3; Syd 251; BMCRR 48, Dog Series: laureate head of Janus, I before / prow of galley right, dog above, I before, ROMA below. Glossy dark brown patina, minor green verdigris, 34.0 mm; Die axis 10.5, near Very Fine, ex. Triton I, lot 972, The Goodman Collection, .
In Roman mythology, Janus (or Ianus) was the god of gates, doors, doorways, beginnings, and endings. His most apparent remnants in modern culture are his namesakes, the month of January and the caretaker of doors and halls: Janitor..
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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| Lot 75 |
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: T. Veturius, 137 BC, AR denarius (3.92g), Rome, Cr 234/1; Syd 527; Seaby Veturia 1, TI. VE: draped bust of Mars right, he wears a Corinthian helmet with plume on each side, mark of value X behind, ROMA above: Oath-taking scene, two warriors face each other, one bearded and without armour, one beardless and in armour, each holds spear in left hand and with sword in right hand touches pig held by figure kneeling between them, high relief attractive style, excellent metal, detail and centering. Alföldi interprets the oath as the sealing of the treaty between Titus Tatius, the Sabine king, and Romulus, 18.2 mm; Die axis 6.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 450.
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| $250 |
| Lot 76 |
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: M Papirius Carbo, 122 BC, AR denarius (3.91g), Rome, Cr 276/1; Syd 423; Seaby Papiria 6, helmeted head of Roma right, X below chin, branch behind, M CARBO below, ROMA in exergue: Jupiter in Quadriga right, holding scepter and throwing thunderbolt, good metal and centering, 21.5 mm; Die axis 7.5, Extremely Fine.
Quadrigas were emblems of triumph; Victory and Fame often are depicted as the triumphant woman driving it. In classical mythology, the quadriga is the chariot of the gods; Apollo was depicted driving his quadriga across the heavens, delivering daylight and dispersing the night..
Estimated Value $125 - 175.
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| $120 |
| Lot 77 |
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: Q. Curtius and M. Silanus, 116 or 115 BC, AR denarius (3.78g), Rome, Cr 285/2; Syd 537; Seaby Curtia 2, helmeted head of Roma right, QoCVRT before, X behind / Jupiter in Quadriga right, holding scepter in left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right hand, lituus above, below M SILA, ROMA in exergue, decent well centering example, toning around devices and legends, 19.3 mm; Die axis 5.0, Very Fine.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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| $90 |
| Lot 78 |
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: Anonymous, 115 or 114 BC, AR denarius (3.93g), Rome, Cr 287/1; Syd 530; Seaby 176 (later denarii without moneyer's name), helmeted head of Roma right, wearing winged Corinthian helmet with curl on left shoulder, ROMA below, X behind / Roma seated on pile of shields right holding spear in left hand, helmet below at feet, flying birds on either side and she-wolf suckling twins in front, good metal and centering on large flan, slight iridescent toning in protected areas, typical soft strike on high areas, 20.0 mm; Die axis 5.5, Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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| Lot 79 |
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: M. Cipius M.f. 115 or 114 BC, AR denarius (3.77g), Rome, Cr 289/1; Syd 546; Seaby Cipia 1, helmeted head of Roma right, M.CIPI.M.F before, X behind / Victory, holding reins in left hand and palm branch tied with fillet in right hand, in biga right, rudder below, in exergue ROMA, nice well centered example with attractive iridescent toning in protected areas, 17.2 mm; Die axis 5.0, Very Fine.
Estimated Value $85 - 125.
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| $85 |
| Lot 80 |
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: P. Porcius Laeca, 110-109 BC, AR denarius (3.76g), Rome, Cr 301/1; Syd 571; Seaby Porcia 4, helmeted head of Roma right, mark of value X below chin, P o LAECA behind, ROMA above / military governor standing left, placing hand over citizen before him, behind governor, attendant standing right and holding rods, in exergue PROVOCO, good metal and centering, strike is a bit soft on high points. Interesting subject matter dealing with military governor warding off his attendant with rods by a successful citizen pleading cause to governor, an example of provocatio, 17.8 mm; Die axis 0.5, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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| Lot 81 |
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: L. Valerius Flaccus, 108-107 BC, AR denarius (3.96g), Rome, Cr 306/1; Syd 365; Seaby Valeria 11, draped bust of Victory right; mark of value below chin / L.VALERI / FLACCI: Mars walking left, carrying spear and trophy; flamen's cap before and grain-ear behind, good metal with slight iridescent golden toning and slight luster, minor flan flaw in front of nose, 19.9 mm; Die axis 4.5, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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| Lot 82 |
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: C. Coelius Caldus, 104 BC, AR denarius (3.83g), Rome, Cr 318/1a; Syd 582, Seaby Coelia 2, helmeted head of Roma left / C o COIL / CALD, above o below and above To: Victory driving fast biga left, holding reins with both hands, good metal, iridescent luster in protected areas, 21.8 mm; Die axis 7.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $125 - 175.
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| $90 |
| Lot 83 |
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: M. Servilius C.f. 100 BC, AR denarius (3.88g), Rome, Cr 327/1; Syd 602; Seaby Servilia 13, helmeted head of Roma right, control mark ? behind / M SERVEILI C F: Roman and barbarian warriors fighting on foot, each with horse behind; control mark O below, good metal and centering on large flan, slight iridescent toning in protected areas, soft strike on high areas of reverse, 21.3 mm, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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| Lot 84 |
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: P. Servilius M.f. Rullus, 100 BC, AR denarius (4.02g), Rome, Cr 328/1 variety; Syd 601 variety; Seaby Servilia 14 variety, bust of Minerva left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet and aegis, RVLL behind (This coin is unpublished with RVLL, all publications list this issue with RVLLI) / Victory holding reins and palm branch in biga with rearing horses right, control letter P under horses, PoSERvilioMoF in exergue, excellent metal and detail, some lustrous iridescent toning in protected areas, 18.6 mm; Die axis 1.0.
Seaby suggests that these coins were struck with silver withdrawn from the public treasury, and that the issue was therefore a special one. This issue is unpublished with the obverse legend RVLL making this coin very rare and possibly unique (being the only one known)..
Estimated Value $550 - 750.
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| Lot 85 |
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: L. Calpurnius Piso L.f. L.n. Frugi, 90 BC, AR denarius (3.96g), Cr 340/1. Syd 663b (scarce); Seaby Calpurnia 12b var, laureate head of Apollo right, K under chin / L PISO FRVGI / ROMA: Horseman galloping right, holding whip, legend below, no symbol above, excellent metal and centering, fully lustrous surfaces, very slight golden iridescent toning around devices, scarcer type, 19.9 mm; Die axis 10.5, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $225 - 350.
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| $190 |
| Lot 86 |
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: L Rubrius Dossenus, 87 BC, AR denarius (3.82g), Rome, -87, Cr 348/2; Syd 706; Seaby Rubria 2, veiled and diademed head of Juno right, wearing ear-ring and necklace, with sceptre on left shoulder, DOS behind / triumphal chariot with side panel decorated with eagle on a thunderbolt; above, Victory with wreath flying right, In exergue, L RVBRI, attractive style and good centering for this tough issue, good metal and detail, struck from worn obverse die, 18.1 mm; Die axis 2.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 450.
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| Lot 87 |
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: Q. Antonius Balbus, 83-82 BC, AR denarius (4.09g), Rome, Cr 364/1c; Syd 742a; Seaby Antonia 1a, laureate head of Jupiter right SoC behind; To before / Victory, holding reins and palm branch in left hand and wreath in right hand, in quadriga right, in exergue Q. ANTO. BALB / PR, nice well centered example with attractive iridescent toning in protected areas, 18.7 mm; Die axis 1.5, Very Fine.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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| $90 |
| Lot 88 |
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: C. Annius, 82-81 BC, AR denarius (4.06g), Rome, -82-81, Cr 366/2a; Syd 748c; Seaby Annia 3, T. f. T. n., with L. Fabius L. f. Hispaniensis, Northern Italy and Spain mints, C. ANNI. T. F. T. N. PRO. COS. EX. S. C., diademed and draped bust of Anna Perenna right, wearing earring and necklace; Bo below / L. FABI. L. F. HISP in exergue, Victory driving galloping quadriga right, holding reins and palm-branch; Qo above, good metal with minor toning in protected areas, each control symbol has only one die, 19.2 mm; Die axis 1.0, Extremely Fine.
Crawford reports the entire variety has only 18 obverse dies and 20 reverse dies..
Estimated Value $175 - 250.
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| Lot 89 |
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: C. Marius C. f. Capito, 81 BC, AR denarius (3.94g), Rome, Cr 378/1c; Syd 744b; Seaby Maria 9, CApito behind, draped bust of Ceres right, wearing grain-ear wreath and earring; LXXXXVI above, unknown control mark chin / CoMarioCoFo / SoC in two lines in exergue, husbandman plowing left with a yoke of oxen; LXXXXVI above, good metal and centering on large flan, lustrous in protected areas, 19.6 mm; Die axis 10.0, Extremely Fine.
Crawford lists only two unknown control symbols in this extensive series, this is one of them..
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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| Lot 90 |
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: M. Volteius M.f. 78 BC, AR denarius (3.47g), Rome, Cr 385/3; Syd 776; Seaby Volteia 3, head of Liber right, crowned with ivy wreath / Ceres in biga of snakes right, holding torch in each hand, M. VOLTEI. M. F in exergue, scorpion control symbol behind, excellent metal with nice luster, interesting scorpion control symbol, each control symbol has only one die, 18.0 mm; Die axis 7.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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| $120 |
| Lot 91 |
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: Cn. Cornelius Lentulus, 76-75 BC, AR denarius (3.9g), Spanish mint for Pompey, Cr., 393/1a; Syd 752; Seaby Cornelia 54, GoPoR above: draped bust of the Genius Populi Romani right, hair tied with band and sceptre over shoulder / EX left, SC right, below CN. LEN Q: Sceptre with wreath, globe and rudder, good metal with darker toning with slight iridescent reddish golden tone, minor graffiti above globe is barely visible with naked eye, 18.0 mm; Die axis 6.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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| Lot 92 |
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: M. Plaetorius Cestianus, 69 BC, AR denarius, Syd 803, CR 405, bust of Proserpina, struck off center 20%, mint error obverse brockage, Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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| Lot 93 |
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: M. Plaetorius M. F. Cestianus, 67 BC, AR denarius (3.7g), Rome, Cr 409/1; Syd 809; Seaby Plaetoria 4, CESTIANVS - S.C Draped, female, pantheistic bust right, having attributes of Isis, Minerva, Apollo, Diana and Victory, wearing laureate, crested helmet, cornucopiae, bow and quiver; whole in stemma / M. PLAETORIVS M.F. AED. CVR Eagle with open wings standing r. on thunderbolt, head turned left, superb metal with lustrous surfaces, beautiful style, 18.4 mm; Die axis 5.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 450.
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| Lot 94 |
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: C. Hosidius C.f. Geta, 64 BC, AR denarius (3.86g), Rome, -64, Cr 407/2; Syd 903; Seaby Hosidia 1, draped bust of Diana right with bow and quiver over shoulder, GETA before, III. VIR behind / the Calydonian Boar right pierced by spear in shoulder, attacked by hound, in exergue C o HOSIDI o C o F, excellent minty metal with nice detail and typical soft strike on some high points, 17.5 mm; Die axis 7.0, Extremely Fine.
The Calydonian Boar is one of a genre of chthonic monsters in Greek mythology, each set in a specific locale, which must be overcome by heroes of the Olympian age. Sent by Artemis to ravage the region of Calydon in Aetolia, it met its end in the Calydonian Hunt, in which all the heroes of the new age pressed to take part, with the exception of Heracles. This incident in Greek mythology is paired with the Roman god Diana, the equivalent of the Greek god Artemis..
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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| Lot 95 |
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: M. Aemilius Scaurus, P. Plautius Hypsaeus, 58 BC, AR denarius (3.72g), Rome, -58, Cr 422/1a; Syd 912; Seaby Aemilia 9, M·SCAVR, King Aretas kneeling right, holding olive branch and reins of camel standing beside him, EX - S·C on either side, AED·CVR in exergue / P·HVPSAEVS / AED CVR Jupiter in quadriga left holding reins in left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right hand, CAPTVM behind, C HVPSAE COS / PREIVER below, superb metal with lustrous minty surfaces, good centering for the issue, 20.8 mm; Die axis 8.0, Extremely Fine.
This is the scarcer variety without a scorpion below the quadriga, Crawford claims 20/22 dies for the non-scorpion variety compared to 336/373 dies for the scorpion variety.
This denarius was struck to commemorate the defeat by Pompey's general Marcus Scaurus of Aretas III, supporter of John Hyrcanus II in his battles against his brother, Aristobulus II. This is one of the earliest instances of a moneyer commemorating an event connected with his own history on his coins. When M. Aemilius, one of the most noted men of his time, was Governor of Syria, he repressed the incursions of the Nabathean Arabians, compelling their king, Aretas, to submit and pay a fine of 300 talents to Pompey. Pub. Plautius was curule aedile with him in 58 BC..
Estimated Value $300 - 450.
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| $250 |
| Lot 96 |
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: C. Servilius C.f. 57 BC, AR denarius (4.08g), Rome, Cr 423/1; Syd 890; Seaby Servilia 15, FLORAL PRIMVS: head of Flora right, with wreath of flowers, wearing cruciform earring and necklace of pendants, hair in knot, jewels in hair, string of pearls at back, lituus in left field / two soldiers with shields facing each other and presenting short swords upright, right soldier's shield decorated with an eight pointed star, CoF in lower field right, CoSERveilo in exergue, gorgeous style, excellent metal, surfaces and detail, beautiful dark old cabinet toning, 18.9 mm; Die axis 7.5, Extremely Fine.
Seaby suggests that the obverse refers to the institution of the Floralia on the occasion of the dedication of the temple to Flora in the Circus Maximus circa 240 BC..
Estimated Value $550 - 750.
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| Lot 97 |
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: Q. Pompeius Rufus, 54 BC, AR denarius (4.2g), Rome, Cr 434/2; Syd 909 (scarce); Seaby Pompeia 5, Q o POMPEI o Q o F / RVFVS: Curule chair flanked by arrow on left and laurel-branch on right; COS on raised tablet below / SVLLA o COS: Curule chair flanked by lituus on left and wreath on right, Q o POMPEI RVF on raised tablet below, excellent minty metal with full luster, almost full legends, 18.2 mm; Die axis 5.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $175 - 250.
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| Lot 98 |
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ROMAN REPUBLIC: C Hosidius Cf Geta, 64 BC, AR denarius (3.91g), S-346, Syd-903, Cr-407/2, GETA before, III VIR behind, diademed & draped bust of Diana right, bow and quiver on shoulder / C HOSIDI C F, wild boar of Calydon right, pierced by spear and attacked by dog, superb example! lustrous About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $225 - 325.
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| $230 |
| Lot 99 |
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ROMAN IMPERATORIAL PERIOD: Sextus Pompey, 42 BC, AR denarius (3.62g), uncertain Sicilian mint, Cr 511/2a; CRI 333; Syd 1347; BMCRR East ___; RSC 1b, son of Pompey the Great, MAG PIVS IMP ITER, diademed head of Neptune right, trident behind / PRÆF CLAS ET ORÆ MARIT EX S C, naval trophy set on anchor, top of trident visible above, heads of marine monsters (Scylla and Charybdis) at base. This is a tough coin to find in high grade. It is normally struck off center. The reverse is a very good example of the naval trophy, 18.8 mm; Die axis 10.5, Very Fine.
Estimated Value $550 - 800.
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| $380 |
| Lot 100 |
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ROMAN IMPERATORIAL PERIOD: Julius Caesar, 46 BC, Gold Aureus (8.07g), A. Hirtius; Vesta head right with veil / priest devices, Very Fine, ex. Künker Auction 117, lot 5034, .
Aulus Hirtius (ca. 90-43 BC) was a consul of ancient Rome immediately following the assassination of Julius Caesar, and a writer on military subjects. He is known for his 8th Book, and most famous work Commentarii de Bello Gallico..
Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,700.
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| $2,000 |
| Lot 101 |
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ROMAN IMPERATORIAL PERIOD: Julius Caesar, died 44 BC, AR denarius (3.49g), Rome, Cr 480/10; Syd 1073; CRI 107a; BMCRR 4169; B Julia 48; C 38, struck February to March in 44 BC, CAESAR - DICT PERPETVO, wreathed head of Caesar right / P. SEPVLLIVS / MACER, Venus standing left, holding Victory on extended right hand and resting on sceptre held in left, shield on ground to right. 18.8 mm; Die axis 9.5, Extremely Fine to Mint State.
This is one of the best portraits of Julius Caesar in existence. Excellent metal with attractive golden red iridescent toning around portrait. Razor sharp detail where the strike was made. The wreath on Caesar is fully struck which is very difficult to find.
This coin is part of a research paper to be published by John Vander Weit. The study relates to the preparation of silver flans in the Rome mint circa 46-43 BC. The author proposes that the flans during that period were prepared by pouring the molten silver into trays that had numerous small indentations engraved into them. Thus, one side of the flan would have numerous raised bumps on one side. If the coin was struck on center and evenly, they would disappear. However, Republican moneyers were notorious for their misses. When they missed a direct strike, the coin would still have the unstruck bumps showing. These bumps would wear off quickly because the unstruck silver was softer. Consequently, the only evidence we have of this flan preparation technique is from coins similar to this, where the strike is off center and the coin is not circulated. On this coin we can see evidence of the bumps on the reverse bottom..
Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000.
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| Lot 102 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Augustus, 27 BC-14 AD, AR denarius (3.98g), Spanish mint, perhaps Colonia Caesaraugu, RIC 40a (R2); BMC 330; BN 1287; C 210, CAESAR AVGVSTVS: Bare head of Augustus to right / OB CIVIS SERVATOS: Oak wreath with ties ascending vertically at the center, gorgeous coin, exceptional condition and style, superb lustrous metal with slight golden reddish iridescent toning in some protected areas, higher relief large portrait with superb style, 17.5 mm; Die axis 6.5, nearly as struck, Extremely Fine, R.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
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| Lot 103 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Augustus, 27 BC-14 AD, AE as (10.54g), Rome, RIC 471; BMCRE 275; BN 883, struck 10-12 AD, IMP CAESAR DIVI F AVGV STVS IMP XX, bare head of Augustus left / PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN POTEST XXIIII, around large S C. Very nice example with natural patina, some patina is worn off ear, 27.4 mm; Die axis 6.0, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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| Lot 104 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Augustus, 27 BC-14 AD, AR denarius (3.54g), RIC I 150a (R2) variety; BMC 438 variety, Spanish mint, uncertain, perhaps Colonia Patricia: Struck July 18 BC- 17/16 BC, S P Q R CAESARI AVGVSTO: Bare head of Augustus to right / VOT P SVSC PRO SAL ET RED I O M SACR: Mars, helmeted and cloaked, standing left, BUT with head turned right, right hand holding vertical vexillum, left hand holding parazonium over shoulder, nice example with toning around devices. Metal has very slight porosity, a bit more so on the reverse, 17.8 mm; Die axis 7.0, Very Fine and extremely rare.
This coin is unlisted in RIC with the head of Mars turned right (similar to the reverse of RIC 148) and this obverse legend. Thus, this coin is quite rare. We know of two other examples: Frank Sternberg AG Auction 23, October 29th, 2000, lot 429, having both obverse and reverse dies different from the coin at auction. Mediterranean Coins GmbH had an example with the same obverse and reverse dies as the coin at auction. Both other coins were misattributed..
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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| Lot 105 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Augustus, 27 BC-14 AD, AR denarius (3.67g), Lugdunum, RIC I 169 (scarce); BMC 458, struck 15-13 BC, AVGVSTVS - DIVI o F: Bare head of Augustus to right / IMP o X (in exergue): Bull butting left, attractive well centered example with good metal and iridescent toning around devices, 17.3 mm; Die axis 1.0, Very Fine.
This is the much scarcer left butting bull, not often seen..
Estimated Value $300 - 450.
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| Lot 106 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Augustus, 27 BC-14 AD, AE dupondius (9.17g), RIC I 388; CBN 498-499, struck 15 BC, AVGVSTVS / TRIBVNIC / POTEST within an oak wreath / C PLOTIVS RVFVS IIIVIR AAAFF around a large S C. Nice example of this early moneyer issue, 25.5 mm; Die axis 8.0, Very Fine.
The letters SC in the fields of most types of Roman coins stand for SENATUS CONSULTO (By Decree of the Senate) and show that this august body had given its rubber stamp approval
to the issue..
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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| Lot 107 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Octavian & Agrippa, 38 BC, AR denarius (3.68g), Cr 534/3; Sear CRI 307; Syd 1331 (scarce); RSC 545; BMCRR Gaul 103; Newman 38.7; Seaby Julia 131, Vipsania 3, military mint traveling with Agrippa in Gaul or Octavian in Italy, IMP CAESAR DIVI o IVLI F: Bare head of Octavian right, with beard / M o AGRIPPA COS DESIG in two lines across field, rare coin with excellent centering and wonderful portrait. Slight porosity, but better surfaces than normally seen for issue, flan defect at 1:30 on reverse is not a major detraction, 18.0 mm; Die axis 12.0, nice Extremely Fine, R, .
Octavian, Caesar Augustus as he became known, had a fantastic admiral in Marcus Agrippa. Agrippa was also the architect responsible for the building of the first Roman Pantheon, which was destroyed in 80BC and then later rebuilt by Hadrian. Rebuilt using Agrippa's original plans, the Roman Pantheon survives today with a dome that spans 142 feet, the largest dome in the world until the 1400's.
We have not seen a better portrait, they are usually incomplete or softly struck. This was the first coinage to bear the name of Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa..
Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,500.
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| Lot 108 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC - 14 AD, AE dupondius (12.03g), RIC II (Nerva) 131 (rare); C 568; BMC Nerva 154; CBN Nerva 147, Restitution issue under Nerva struck 98 AD, DIVVS AVGVSTVS, head of Augustus radiate right / IMP NERVA CAES AVG REST S C, rudder on globe. Attractive portrait and wonderful patina on reverse, some bronze shows on high points of the obverse, 26.3 mm; Die axis 6.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $550 - 700.
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| Lot 109 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Germanicus, adopted son of Tiberius, AE as (10.84g), Rome, RIC I (Gaius) 35; BMC 49, struck under Caligula, 37-38 AD, GERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVGVST F DIVI AVG N, bare head of Germanicus left / C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT around large S C. Very attractive example, great hair detail and full legends, glossy green patina with intermingled reds and browns, 27.5 mm; Die axis 7.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $450 - 600.
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| Lot 110 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Caligula, 37-41 AD, AE as (11.87g), Rome, RIC I (Gaius) 38; BMC 46; CBN 54; C 27, struck 37-38 AD, C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, Bare head of Caligula left / VESTA / S - C, Vesta, diademed and veiled, seated left on ornamental throne, holding patera and long transverse sceptre. Decent example of notorious Emperor, nice hair detail for these, smoothing on obverse fields, 28.4 mm; Die axis 6.0, Extremely Fine smoothing on obverse fields.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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| Lot 111 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Claudius, 41-54 AD, AE as (10.19g), Rome, RIC I 116; C 84; BMC 206-207, struck circa 50 AD, TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP PP, bare head of Claudius left / S-C, Minerva advancing right, brandishing spear and shield. Gorgeous patina, colorful with greens, browns, and reds intermingled. Excellent hair detail and fine detail on reverse, 27.5 mm; Die axis 12.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 700.
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| Lot 112 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Nero, 54-68 AD, AR denarius (3.09g), Rome, RIC I 67; BMCRE 96; RSC 318, struck circa 66-67 AD: IMP NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS, laureate head right / SALVS, Salus seated left on throne, holding patera, decent example, slight porosity, 17.8 mm; Die axis 5.0, Very Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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| Lot 113 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Vespasian, 69-79 AD, AR denarius (3.26g), Antioch, RIC II 361 (scarce); BMCRE 506; C 274; RPC1928, struck 72-3 AD, IMP CAES VESP AVG PM COS IIII, Head laureate right / NEP RED, Neptune standing left, right foot set on globe, holding acrostolium and scepter, gorgeous coin with pin sharp detail, good metal with iridescent toning in protected areas, 16.2 mm; Die axis 5.5, superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $550 - 700.
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| Lot 114 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Vespasian, 69-79 AD, AR denarius (2.58g), Rome, RIC-59a (Titus) (scarce); BMC 112; Hendin 772a; BN 90 (Titus); RSC 144, struck under Titus 80-81 AD, Judaea Capta reference, DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS, Laureate head right of the deified Vespasian / EX-SC, Victory standing left placing shield on trophy, female Jewish captive seated left at foot of trophy. Excellent centering and full legends, nice detail, 18.5 mm; Die axis 6.0, Extremely Fine.
This coin is part of the Judea Capta series that were struck to commemorate the Roman victory over the Jewish insurgents in the Jewish War. The war began in 66 AD and was basically over by 70 AD when Jerusalem was captured, and destroyed, by Titus; although isolated groups of fighters continued to resist until the fall of Masada in 73AD..
Estimated Value $600 - 750.
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| Lot 115 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Vespasian, 69-79 AD, AR denarius (2.86g), Antioch, RIC II 361; BMCRE 506; RPC II 1928; RSC 274, struck 72 AD, IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head of Vespasian right / NEP RED, Neptune standing left, right foot on globe, holding acrostolium in right hand, sceptre in left. High relief portrait and medium toning, 16.9 mm; Die axis 6.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $175 - 250.
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| Lot 116 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Titus, as Ceasar 72-73 AD, AR denarius (3.29g), Antioch, RIC II 366 (Vespasian) variety; BMCRE 516 (Vespasian) variety; RPC 1933 variety; RSC 122 variety, T. CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT, Laureate and draped bust right, with beard, seen from behind / NEP RED, Neptune standing left, right foot on globe, holding acrostolium in right hand, sceptre in left, high relief portrait, choice example, excellent metal, excellent detail, 17.1 mm; Die axis 6.0, Extremely Fine.
Note that the "N" in "NEP" is retrograde! RIC lists the normal variety as scarce, this die engraver's error makes this coin quite rare..
Estimated Value $850 - 1,000.
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| Lot 117 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Titus, 79-81 AD, AR denarius (3.2g), Rome, RIC 26a; C 309, struck 80 AD, IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM, laureate head right / TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P, dolphin coiled round anchor, nice example, well centered and attractive, colorful iridescent toning in protected areas, very minor roughness, 18.6 mm; Die axis 12.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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| Lot 118 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Titus, as Caesar 69-79, AR denarius (3.37g), Rome, RIC II 176 variety (scarce); C 106 variety, under Vespasian, struck 74 AD, T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN, Laureate head with beard right / IOVIS CVSTOS, Jupiter standing left, sacrificing out of patera over alter and holding scepter. Nice attractive example, iridescent toning in protected areas. Reverse figure a bit softly struck on high points, but nice facial detail, 18.0 mm; Die axis 5.0, Extremely Fine.
RIC does not list this obverse legend with this reverse. We have not seen another example with this coin. The normal issue is rated scarce which makes this coin quite rare..
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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| Lot 119 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Titus, 79-81 AD, AV aureus (6.96g), Rome, Sear 2416, famous cow statue by Myron walking right on the reverse. The cow statue was brought to Rome by Augustus and later transferred to the temple of Pax, ICG graded VF-20.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
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| Lot 120 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Domitian, 81-96 AD, AR denarius (3.51g), RIC 139; BN 147; BMC 153; C 251, struck 88-89 AD, IMP CAES DOMIT AVG - GERM P M TR P VIII, Laureate head right / IMP XIX COS XIIII CENS P P P, Minerva left holding thunderbolt and spear, choice metal with minty luster in protected areas, very attractive, 19.5; Die axis 6.5, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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| Lot 121 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Nerva, 96-98 AD, AR denarius (3.52g), Rome, RIC 15; C 29; BMC 29, struck 97 AD, IMP NERVA CAES AVG - P M TR P COS III P P, laureate head right / CONCORDIA - EXERCITVVM, Clasped hands, holding legionary eagle resting on prow. Superb metal with minty luster and very minor golden iridescent toning in the protected areas, 17.1 mm; Die axis 6.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $600 - 750.
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| Lot 122 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Nerva, 96-98 AD, AE as (10.27g), Rome, RIC II 79; BM 128; Paris 115; C 2, struck 97 AD, IMP NERVA CAES AVG PM TRP COS III PP, Laureate head right / CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM S C, Clasped hands. Wonderful portrait with beautiful green patina, 28.5 mm; Die axis 6.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $600 - 750.
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| Lot 123 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Nerva, 96-98 AD, AR denarius, RIC-17, ICG graded VF-30.
Estimated Value $125 - 185.
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| Lot 124 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Trajan, 98-117 AD, AR denarius, 112-117, RIC-252, the reverse is Trajan's father seated right, scarce type, ICG graded EF-45.
Estimated Value $400 - 550.
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| Lot 125 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Trajan, 98-117 AD, AE as (11.55g), RIC II 395; C 614, struck 98-99 AD, IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM PM, laureate head right / TR POT COS II S C, Victory walking left holding shield inscribed SPQR. 27.0 mm; Die axis 6.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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| Lot 126 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Trajan, 98-117 AD, AR denarius (3.27g), RIC II 17; RSC 292, IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM, laureate head right / PONT MAX TR POT COS II, Pax standing left holding olive branch. Attractive coin with excellent metal, 16.8 mm; Die axis 6.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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| Lot 127 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Hadrian, 117-138 AD, AR denarius (3.15g), Rome, RIC II 200; C 460; BMCRE 456; Hill 346, HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder / COS III, Eight-rayed star within crescent moon, choice example, excellent metal, full legends, excellent detail, 18.3 mm; Die axis 6.0, Extremely Fine.
Scarce type, only 14 in Reka Devnia hoard!.
Estimated Value $300 - 450.
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| Lot 128 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Hadrian, 117-138 AD, AR denarius (3.19g), Rome, RIC 201; BMCRE 462; RSC 461, struck 125-128 AD, HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, head laureate right / COS III, crescent moon encircling star with eight rays, globe below, perfectly centered perfectly on oblong flan! Excellent metal, slight iridescent toning, 17.2 mm; Die axis 1.0, basically as struck, Extremely Fine To Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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| Lot 129 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Hadrian, 117-138 AD, AE dupondius (13.11g), Rome, RIC 557; C 757; BMC 1142 variety; Hill 60, struck 118 AD, IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG, bust of Hadrian radiate with drapery on left shoulder / PONT MAX TR POT COS II / FORT RED / S - C, Fortune seated left holding rudder and cornucopiae. High relief bust is quite attractive, coin has pin sharp detail and full legends, some verdigris on reverse filed above Fortune is slight detraction. 26.9 mm; Die axis 6.5, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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| Lot 130 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Hadrian, 117-138 AD, AE drachm (23.23g), Alexandria, Emmett 1063; Milne 1548; Dattari 1870, bare head left / Tyche reclining left on a garlanded couch, Regnal year 21 (136-137 AD). Wonderful reverse detail for this series. Rare left facing portrait of Hadrian, 32.9 mm; Die axis 2.0, Very Fine, ex. Michigan State Num. Soc. 43rd. Anniversary Auction by Craig A. Whitford, lot 249, 11/98; ex. Gordon Dickie Collection, .
Dattari lists 318 Drachms of Hadrian, of these only 8 have bare head left..
Estimated Value $750 - 1,000.
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| Lot 131 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Aelius, Caesar under Hadrian, 136-138 AD, AR drachm (2.3g), Pontus, Fine, R.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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| Lot 132 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Antoninus Pius, 138-161 AD, AE sestertius (25.2g), Rome, RIC III 772; BMCRE 1683; Cohen 414, struck 145 AD, ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P, laureate bust right / HONORI - AVG - COS IIII / S - C, Honos standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae. Excellent patinated surfaces, 32.5 mm; Die axis 11.0, Extremely Fine.
A wonderful example of an Emperor's egotism. The reverse Roman god is Honos, a young male with a clean shaven face. Clearly, the reverse figure on this coin has a beard. Actually it resembles Antoninus! This coin is the best example of Antoninus' face on Honus that we have seen..
Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,500.
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| Lot 133 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Antoninus Pius, 138-161 AD, AR denarius (3.07g), RIC III M. Aurelius 441; BMC M. Aurelius 71; C 357, struck after March 161 AD, DIVVS ANTONINVS, bare head right / DIVO PIO, square altar. Gorgeous style, well centered and well struck example, excellent metal, 18.0 mm; Die axis 7.0, Extremely Fine.
Struck by Marcus Aurelius to commemorate Antoninus Pius after his death..
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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| Lot 134 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Antoninus Pius, 138-161 AD, AR denarius (3.29g), RIC III M. Aurelius 436; BMC M. Aurelius 71; C 164, struck after March 161 AD, DIVVS ANTONINVS, bare head right / CONSECRATIO, funeral building of four stories, decorated with garlands and statues and with a quadriga on top. Gorgeous style, well centered and well struck example, excellent metal, nice mint luster with a bit of golden iridescent toning in the protected areas of the obverse, 16.8 mm; Die axis 5.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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| Lot 135 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Antoninus Pius, 138-161 AD, AR denarius (3.43g), RIC III M. Aurelius 429; BMC M. Aurelius 71; C 154, struck after March 161 AD, DIVVS ANTONINVS, bare head right / CONSECRATIO, Eagle standing right, head left. Decent example with excellent centering and splendid eagle, 18.0 mm; Die axis 11.0, Extremely Fine.
Titus Aurelius Fulvus Boionius Arrius Antoninus Pius (September 19, 86–March 7, 161) was Roman emperor from 138 to 161. He was the fourth of the Five Good Emperors and a member of the Aurelii. He did not possess the sobriquet "Pius" until after his accession to the throne. Almost certainly, he earned the name "Pius" because he compelled the Senate to deify Hadrian.
His reign was comparatively peaceful; while there were several military disturbances throughout the Empire in his time, in one of them are considered serious. He was virtually unique among emperors in that he dealt with these crises without leaving Italy once during his reign, but instead dealt with provincial matters of war and peace through their governors or through imperial letters to the cities such as Ephesus (of which some were publicly displayed). This style of government was highly praised by his contemporaries and by later generations..
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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| Lot 136 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, AR denarius (3.36g), Rome, RIC III A. Pius 351; BMC A. Pius 373; C 32, struck after 141 AD, DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust right / AETER - NITAS, Providentia standing left, holding globe, veil blown out behind head. Excellent metal and strike, very attractive, nice hair style, 17.3 mm; Die axis 6.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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| Lot 137 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD, AR denarius (3.19g), S-4789, RIC-446[pius], as Caesar, AVRELIVS CAE-SAR AVG PII F, bare head right / TR POT III COS II, Providentia standing left with scepter, leaning on column, pointing at globe with right hand, nice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $100 - 125.
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| Lot 138 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD, AV aureus (7.12g) (Rome) (168), S-4869, emperor's bust r., inscription M ANTONINUS AUG ARM PARTH MAX / Victory standing, holding palm and shield, TR P XX IMP IIII COS III, with VIC PAR on the shield, commemorating the Roman victory over the Parthian on 12 October 166; the imperial title also reflects the Roman defeat of Armenia; some very minor dents, bold Very Fine.
A personal reflection in "Writings to Himself" Marcus Aurelius wrote: "He who fears death either fears the loss of sensation or a different kind of sensation. But if thou shalt have no sensation, neither wilt thou feel any harm; and if thou shalt acquire another kind of sensation, thou wilt be a different kind of living being and thou wilt not cease to live."
Said to have been found in the Banavasi region of India..
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.
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| Lot 139 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, AR denarius (1.98g), Rome, RIC III 745; BMC 723; C 73, struck 176-180, DIVA FAVSTINA PIA, her bust right / CONSECRATIO, throne on which is a scepter, below a peacock right. Nice example, good metal with a bit of luster, strike is a bit soft on reverse, 17.4 mm; Die axis 7.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100 - 125.
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| Lot 140 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Lucius Verus, 161-169 AD, AE as (11.26g), Rome, RIC III, 1364; C 9; S 5407, L VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS: Bare head of Lucius Verus right / TR P IIII IMP II COS II / ARMEN / S-C: Armenia seated left in attitude of mourning, left hand on head; before her, shield and standard, behind trophy, very nice example, excellent centering, full legends, good detail, commemorates defeat of Armenia, 25.7 mm; Die axis 11.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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| Lot 141 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Commodus, 177-192 AD, AR denarius (2.35g), RIC III 205 (scarce); C 22, struck 190 AD, M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT P P, laureate head right / APOL MONET P M TR P XV / COS-VI, Apollo standing right, right hand on head, left arm resting on column. Decent example, soft strike on reverse figure, slight porosity on reverse, 17.4 mm; Die axis 1.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $175 - 250.
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| Lot 142 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Commodus, 177-192 AD, AE sestertius (19.41g), Rome, RIC 310; C 310; Cf BMC 456; MIR 511-6/35, struck 181 AD, M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG, laureate head right / TR P VI IMP IIII COS III P P S C, Commodus on platform with Liberalitas holding the cornucopia, and distributing largess from a coin counter to a citizen scaling steps to left, LIB AVG IIII in exergue. 30.4 mm; Die axis 5.5, Fine.
Interesting scene picturing the generosity of Commodus doling out the treasury's money..
Estimated Value $150 - 225.
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| $90 |
| Lot 143 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Septimius Severus, 193-211 AD, AR denarius (3.39g), RIC 265; C 205; S 6282, SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right / FVNDATOR PACIS, Severus standing left, veiled and holding olive-branch and roll. A stunning coin, a work of art, gorgeous toning, 19.5 mm; Die axis 11.5, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $125 - 175.
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| Lot 144 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Septimius Severus, 193-211 AD, AR denarius (3.12g), Laodicea, RIC 504 (scarce). C 100, L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX, laureate head right / COS III P P, Victory holding wreath advancing left. Scarce type, 19.2 mm; Die axis 1.0, superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $125 - 150.
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| Lot 145 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, Laodicea ad mare, RIC 645 (scarce); C 177, struck 192-202 AD, IVLIA AVGVSTA, bust draped right, intricate hair weave / SAECVL FELICITAS, Isis, wearing peaked head-dress, standing right with left foot on prow, nursing infant Horus at her breast, altar at left against which rests a rudder, 18.5 mm; Die axis 11.0, Extremely Fine.
Interesting coin type and choice coin, full hair detail, it looks like the infant Horus is not hungry. Two thousand years ago, Laodicea was described by Strabo as admirably built, with an excellent harbor, surrounded by a rich country specially fruitful in vines. Today it is the present day city of Latakia in Syria..
Estimated Value $125 - 200.
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| Lot 146 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, AR denarius (3.53g), RIC IV, pt I, 388c; C 212-213; Hill 1536 and 1588; BMC 23B, struck 211-217 AD, IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG, bust right, no diadem, no crescent, detailed hair / VENVS GENETRIX, Venus, wearing long dress, seated left on throne with high back-rest, holding sceptre in her left hand, extending her right hand. As struck example, amazing hair detail, 19.3 mm; Die axis 1.5, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $125 - 200.
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| Lot 147 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, AR denarius (2.55g), RIC IV, pt I, Caracalla 390; BMC Caracalla 29; C 230, struck 211-217 AD, IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG, draped bust right, ornate hair / VESTA, Vesta standing left, holding palladium in right hand and sceptre in left. Very attractive style with excellent strike on hair, even the curls on her cheek, 18.6 mm; Die axis 7.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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| Lot 148 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Plautilla, wife of Caracalla, AR denarius (3.16g), Rome, RIC IV, pt I, Caracalla 369 (scarce); BMC Caracalla 429; C 25; Hill 661, struck 204 AD, PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA, draped bust of Plautilla right / VENVS VICTRIX, Venus standing left, holding apple and palm and resting elbow on shield, Cupid standing left before her feet, holding helmet in both hands. 18.3 mm; Die axis 12.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Geta, 209-212 AD, AR denarius (3.06g), Rome, RIC IV, pt. i. 23; c 206; Hunter 14, struck 200-202 AD, P SEPT GETA CAES PONT, draped bust right, bare head / VICT AETERN, Victory flying left, holding wreath with both hands over shield on a low base. Attractive example, good metal with golden iridescent toning around devices and legend. Nice older child bust style, 19.0 mm; Die axis 11.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100 - 125.
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Geta, 209-212 AD, AE 4 Assaria (13.93g), Anchialus mint in Thrace, AMNG II 561; SNG Copenhagen ___; Varbanov 904, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / galley with four oarsmen left; at stern, Geta standing left, holding globe and scepter; two standards behind, D above. Wonderful example of rare galley scene with gorgeous patina, 28.6 mm; Die axis 1.0, Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 450.
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Macrinus, 217-218 AD, AR denarius (3.09g), Rome, RIC IV 62; C 19; Szaivert series 3; Clay Issue 1; RSC 19a; BMCRE 9-10, 1st officina. 1st emission: Struck May-August 217 AD, IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right with short beard, seen from the front / FELICITAS TEMPORVM, Felicitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding short caduceus in right hand and vertical scepter in left, choice example, excellent metal, full legends, excellent detail, minor flan crack, 18.7 mm; Die axis 11.0, choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Macrinus, 217-218 AD, AR denarius (3.24g), Rome, RIC 27; BMC 47-48; RSC 51 variety, struck December 217 AD, IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, laureate and draped bust right / P M TR P II COS P P, Macrinus seated left on curule chair, holding globe and short scepter. Well centered attractive example, 19.1 mm; Die axis 11.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Elagabalus, 218-222 AD, AR denarius (3.2g), S-7529, RIC-19, struck 219 AD, IMP ANTONINVS AVG, laureate, draped bust right / P M TR P II COS II P P, Fortuna seated left, holding rudder on globe & cornucopiae, wheel under seat, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Elagabalus, 218-222 AD, AR denarius (3.27g), Rome, RIC IV, pt ii, 56; C 1, IMP ANTONINVS PIUS AVG, laureate head right / ABVNDANTIA AVG, Abundantia standing left, empting cornucopiae, star in field. Wonderful coin, razor sharp detail, 18.2 mm; Die axis 6.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $125 - 200.
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Elagabalus, 218-222 AD, AR denarius (2.87g), Rome, RIC IV, pt ii, 161; C 300, IMP ANTONINVS PIUS AVG, laureate and draped bust right / VICTORIA AVG, Victory flying left, holding diadem in both hands, a small shield on both sides and a star in the field. Choice coin, sharp detail and excellent centering, 17.6 mm; Die axis 6.0, choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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| Lot 156 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Elagabalus, 218-222 AD, AR denarius (2.72g), Rome, RIC IV, pt ii, 88; C 61-62, IMP ANTONINVS PIUS AVG, laureate and draped bust right / INVICTVS SACERDOS AVG, Elagabalus standing left, sacrificing over tripod, holding patera and club upwards, bull lying down behind tripod, star in field. Superb obverse strike and detail, reverse shows shadow of obverse device (nose at patera) reverse figure is neatly centered inside shadow, 18.5 mm; Die axis 12.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100 - 125.
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| Lot 157 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD, AR denarius (2.95g), RIC IV, pt ii, 64; C 312, struck 227 AD, IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, draped and laureate bust right / PM TRP VI COS II PP, Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopiae. Brilliant mint luster, 19.5 mm; Die axis 6.0, Superb Mint State.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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| $110 |
| Lot 158 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD, AR denarius (2.99g), Rome, RIC IV, pt.ii, 102; C 391, IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG: Laureate head of Severus Alexander right / PM TRP VIIII COS III PP: Sol standing half right, head turned left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand, excellent metal with iridescent lustrous surfaces, 20.1 mm; Die axis 5.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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| $65 |
| Lot 159 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Gordian III, 238-244 AD, AR antoninianus (4.32g), RIC IV, pt iii 89; C 261, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, bust radiate, draped and cuirassed right / P M TRP V COS II P P, Apollo, bare to the waist, seated left, holding branch and resting left elbow on lyre. Superb detail, large flan, 23.0 mm; Die axis 6.0, Superb Mint State.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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| $75 |
| Lot 160 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Gordian III, 238-244 AD, AE sestertius (18.66g), RIC IV 298a; Banti 37; Hunter 134; Cohen 111, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / IOVI STATORI, S C across field, Jupiter standing front, head right, holding sceptre in right hand, cradling thunderbolt in left arm. Gorgeous green brown patina and sharp obverse detail, 28.6 mm; Die axis 5.0, Extremely Fine.
Marcus Antonius Gordianus Pius was the son of Antonia Gordiana and his father was an unnamed Roman Senator who died before 238. Antonia Gordiana was the daughter of Emperor Gordian I and younger sister of Emperor Gordian II. His younger sister was called Gordiana. Very little is known on his early life before becoming Roman Emperor..
Estimated Value $600 - 750.
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| $420 |
| Lot 161 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Philip I, 244-249 AD, AR antoninianus (4.02g), Rome, RIC IV, pt iii, 28c; c 25, struck 244-247 AD, IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, bust, radiate, draped and cuirassed right / ANNONA AVGG, Annona standing left, holding corn-ears over modius and cornucopiae. Mint state, sharp strike, 21.9 mm; Die axis 11.0, Superb Mint State.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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| $55 |
| Lot 162 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip I, AR denarius (4.07g), Rome, RIC 129; C 16, OTACIL SEVERA AVG, diademed and draped bust of Otacilia right on crescent / CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated left holding patera and cornucopiae. Full mint luster, razor sharp detail in hair and reverse figure, large flan and full legends. Very difficult to find in this high grade, 22.5 mm; Die axis 6.0, Superb Mint State.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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| $100 |
| Lot 163 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Herennia Etruscilla, wife of Trajan Decius, AR denarius (4.2g), RIC 58 b; C 17, struck 249-251 AD, HER ETRVSCILLA AVG, diademed and draped bust, on crescent, right / PVDICITIA AVG, Pudicitia standing half left, holding sceptre and drawing down veil from head. Mint state with bright original luster, incredibly sharp strike on obverse and reverse devices, legend re-struck in places. Most reverse figures in this issue are weakly struck, this coin very sharp. Large flan and good centering, 22.0 mm; Die axis 6.0, Mint State.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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| $100 |
| Lot 164 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Herennia Etruscilla, wife of Trajan Decius, AR antoninianus (4.29g), RIC T Decius 59b; C 19, struck 249-251 AD, HER ETRVSCILLA AVG, diademed and draped bust right on crescent / PVDICITIA AVG, Pudicitia seated left, drawing veil with right hand and holding sceptre in left. Sharp strike and detail, medium toning, 21.6 mm; Die axis 7.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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| $55 |
| Lot 165 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Aurelian, 270-275 AD, BI antoninianus (4.3g), Rome, RIC 64, IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right / ORIENS AVG, Sol moving right, foot on a captive, holding a bow and branch, H in field left, XXIR in exergue. Exception razor sharp strike, fully silvered and attractive light toned silver, 22.1 mm; Die axis 11.0, superb Extremely Fine.
Aurelian reunited the empire, which had nearly disintegrated with revolts and invasions, then gave himself the title restitutor orbis, which means "restorer of the world.".
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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| $50 |
| Lot 166 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Aurelian, 270-275 AD, BI antoninianus (4g), Rome, RIC 135; C 142, AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right / ORIENS AVG, Sol standing left, raising his right hand and holding globe, a captive on left, II in exergue. Amazing razor sharp strike and detail, fully silvered with attractive medium light toning, 23.0 mm; Die axis 6.0, superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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| Lot 167 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Severina, wife of Aurelian, AE antoninianus (4.36g), Antioch, RIC V, pt I, 20 variety; Cohen 7; CBN 1355-1356, struck late 274 AD, SEVERINA AVG, diademed and draped bust right, on crescent / CONCORDIAE MILITVM, Concordia standing facing head left, holding two standards, Q on right side, XXI in exergue. Fully silvered and attractive, 22.5 mm; Die axis 11.0, Extremely Fine, ex. CNG sale 43, lot 2373, .
RIC does not list the mark Q on the right side, only the left..
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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| $175 |
| Lot 168 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Probus, 276-282 AD, BI antoninianus (3.91g), Serdica, RIC V, pt.ii, 888var; C 927var, IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG cuirassed radiate bust left, wearing radiate helmet with crest, holding in his left hand shield, with his right hand shouldering spear / VIRTVS PROBI AVG, emperor in military dress on horseback left, holding sceptre in his left hand, raising his right hand in greeting gesture; below forelegs of horse, captive seated left, hands bound on back, in exergue KA, exceptional condition and style. The mounted Emperor on reverse has pin sharp detail showing a goatee and flowing locks of hair. Fully silvered with slight toning. A very interesting example of Probus, Die axis 6.5, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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| $210 |
| Lot 169 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Probus, 276-282 AD, BI antoninianus (3.9g), Rome, RIC V, pt ii, 205; C 676, struck 280 AD, IMP C M AVR PROBVS PF AVG, Probus left, radiate, draped in Imperial mantle and holding eagle tipped sceptre / SOLI INVICTO, Sol in spread quadriga facing, R in exergue. Fully silvered and razor sharp detail, 21.8 mm; Die axis 7.0, Extremely Fine.
Marcus Aurelius Probus was a native of Sirmium, in Pannonia, and, at an early age he entered the army, where he distinguished himself under the Emperors Valerian, Aurelian and Tacitus. He was appointed governor of the East by Tacitus, at whose death he was immediately proclaimed his successor by the soldiers (276). Probus defeated the Goths acquiring the title of Gothicus (280), and saw his position ratified by the Senate. The reign of Probus was mainly spent in successful wars by which he re-established the security of all the frontiers. One of his principles was never to allow the soldiers to be idle, and to employ them in time of peace on useful works, such as the planting of vineyards in Gaul..
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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| $90 |
| Lot 170 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Probus, 276-282 AD, AR antoninianus (3.55g), RIC V, pt ii, 202; C 644-646, struck 280 AD, IMP PROBVS AVG, radiate half-length bust of Probus left, wearing consular mantle and holding eagle-tipped scepter / SOLI INVICTO, Sol driving quadriga left, hand raised, R (crescent) B in exergue. Full silvering and razor sharp detail, 21.9 mm; Die axis 6.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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| $90 |
| Lot 171 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Diocletian, 284-305 AD, AE follis (10.16g), Treveri, RIC 505; C 91, IMP DIOCLETIANVS P AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right / GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Genius standing left, wearing modius and chlamys, holding patera and cornucopiae, S - F in fields, ITR in exergue. Gorgeous example of later Roman follies, 28.2 mm; Die axis 6.0, choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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| $90 |
| Lot 172 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Julian II, the Philosopher, 360-363, AE1 (9.1g), Thessalonica, RIC121, 2nd officina, DN FL CL IVLIANVS PF AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / SECVRITAS REI PVB, Bull standing right; two stars above (palm branch) NIKB(palm branch). Well centered and struck example, dark brown surfaces with a hint of silvering, 29.9 mm; Die axis 6.0, Extremely Fine.
Julian was in Paris, early in the year 360, when Constantius sent him orders which he and his soldiers decided not to obey. The soldiers lifted him up on a shield and proclaimed him emperor. He was the last pagan Roman Emperor and tried to slow the spread of Christianity..
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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| Lot 173 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Jovian, 363-364 AD, AE1 (8.65g), Thessalonica, RIC 237 (scarce), D N IOVIANV-S P F PP AVG, Rosette diademed draped & cuirassed bust right / VICTORIA - ROMANORVM, Emperor in military dress standing facing, head right, holding standard & Victory on globe, TESA in exergue. Very attractive example of this issue, nice detail and surfaces, 28.5 mm; Die axis 5.0, Extremely Fine.
This coin was quite scarce until a horde was found several years ago. The prices dropped for a while but are starting to rise again. Don't miss this one..
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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| Lot 174 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Theodosius I, 379-395 AD, AE maiorina (5.79g), Antioch, RIC 79b, 2nd officina, struck 383-388 AD, DN THEODOSIVS P F AVG, Crested helmeted pearl diademed, cuirassed bust right / GLORINNO MANONVM, Emperor in military dress standing facing, head right, on galley, right arm raised, Victory standing left at helm, steering, monogram in field, ANTB in exergue. Nice example of a coin with a sandy aggregate in the protected areas, 22.2 mm; Die axis 11.0, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $85 - 125.
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| Lot 175 |
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ROMAN EMPIRE: Honorius, 393-423 AD, AV solidus, Rome, well struck with good portrait, slightly ragged around the edges, ICG graded AU-50.
Estimated Value $600 - 700.
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| $650 |
| Lot 176 |
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BYZANTINE EMPIRE: Anonymous, ca. 5-8th centuries, AV medallion (1.17g), imitating Justinian I with helmeted and cuirassed facing bust; short crosses flanking / winged Victory standing facing, holding jewelled cross & globus; two crosses in field, indeterminate legend, crudely struck on thin flan, Very Fine.
Various types of gold 'medallions' imitating Indo-Greek, Byzantine and Sasanian coins have been found in Sinkiang Province of China and in Afghanistan over the past several decades. These have been observed as grave offerings along the Silk Road..
Estimated Value $550 - 750.
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| $700 |
| Lot 177 |
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BYZANTINE EMPIRE: Heraclius, 610-641, AV solidus (4.36g), Constantinople, S-749, busts of Heraclius and his heir Constanine, Heraclius with long beard & whiskers / cross potent on three steps, officina letter Z, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 375.
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| $280 |
| Lot 178 |
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BYZANTINE EMPIRE: Heraclius, 610-641, AV solidus (4.4g), 610-641, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 350.
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