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AI.ICTION

18th May 1999

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AUCTIO}{

18th May 1999

Roman and Byzantine Coins

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Conditions de la vente aux enchères En participant à la vente, les conditions suivantes sont considérées conìme acceptées: Les prix indiqués sont des prix estirnatifs en francs suisses. La vente débute en principe à 80% du prix d'estimation, pour autant c1u'i1 n'y ait pas d'oflies plus élevées. Sur le prìx d'adjudication une rnajoration de l5% est prélevée. En cas de Ìivraison en Snisse. le prii total (prix d'adjudication + majoration et fi'ais cl'expédition) est augmenté de la TVA de 6,5c/c. Les monnaies en or {AV) ne sont pas sujettes à la TVe. Le prix total. y compris les taxes, est payable en fiancs suisses à la réception de la marchandise. En cas de paiement tardif, nous calculons un intérèt de retard au couÌs bancaire. L'adjudication a lieu après le 3e rappel de l'oflie la meilleure et oblige l'acheteur à prendre son acquisition. A prix éga1, les offies écrites ont la priorité. Chaque participant à la vente s'oblige pour les achats etTectués par lui-rnérne. Il ne peut faire valoir avoir agi poul un tiers. Nous garantissons I'authenticité des monnaies sans condition et sans aucune limite de temps. Les indications de notre catalogue ont été tìites en toute science et conscience. L'envoi se fait sous pli recomrnandé. assuré. aux frais et risques du destinataire. Toutes taxes ou irnpdts prélevés à 1'étranger sont à la charge du destinataire. L'acc1uéreur doit lui,rnème s'informer des prescriptions douanières et des taxes du pays d'irnportation. La maison organisatrice de la vente ne peut étre ienue pour responsable au cas ou ces prescriptions ne serlient pas lespectées. Le domicilej uridique entre l'organ i satrice et ìes acheteurs est Zurich. ceci en cas de dif-férences. La rernise d'une olfie écrite ou verbale signilie en mème temps 1'acceptation des conditions précitées de vente aux enchères. Les conditions locales de mise aux enchères seront appliquées et celles-ci sont disponibles dans les langues allemande, franEaise. italienne et anglaise. En cas de ditlérences d'interprétation. le texte aìlentand fait foi. Condizioni di vendita

La partecipazione alla vendita all'asta comporta l'accettazione integrale delle seguetente condizioni. I pretz.i indicati rappreientano la stima in fianchi svizzeri. Se non sono pervenllte offerte pitì elevate, l'inizio di battuta d'asta corrisponde l5%.Perleconsegne generalmenteall'80%circaclellostesso.Al prezzodiaggiudicazioneverràaggiuntoundirittod'astadel ull'acqui rente in territorio s"'izzero sarà aggiunta al prezzo totale (prezzo di aggiudicazione + diritto d'asta e spese di spedizione ) ;I 6,5c,+, d'lvA. Le monete in orrr (AVl sono escluse dall'lVA. L'irnporto complessivo sarà esigibile alla consegna dei lotti e pagabile in fianchi svizzeri. In caso di ritardo nei pagamento sarà applicato I'interesse bancario sull'importo dovuto. L'aggiudicazione avr,iene dopo 1a terza chiamata deila migliore ofIèrta ed obbliga I'ofTerente ad accettarla. In caso di parità di otTelte, avrà la precedenza quella etl'ettuata per corrispondenza. Ogni partecipante alla venclita all'asta è personalmente responsabile degli acquisti ellèttuati: pertanto egli non può preiendete di avere agito per conto di terzi. Gli oggetti offerti in vendita sono garantiti autentici senza Iimiti di tempo. L'invio degli oggetti viene di regola eflèttuato in pÌico postale raccomandato a spese ed a rischio del destinatario, il quale, se residente all'estero, dovrà rLssumere a ploprio carico ogni eventuale tassa o imposta applicata nel paese di residenza. E' onere dell'acquirente d'infbrmarsi sulle presclizioni doganali e valutarie del paese d'irnpoltazione e la società organizzatrice della r,endita all'asta non può essere ritenuta responsabile nel caso in cui esse non vengiìno rispettute. In caso di controversia è competente il foro di Zurigo. L'inoltro di un'ot1èrta scritta o verbale implica l'accettrzione settza riselve delle presenti condizioni d'asta. Saranno inoltre applicabili le consuetudini locali sulle verrdite all'asta. il testo delle quali è disponibile nelle lingue tedesca, tiancese e inglese: in caso di divergenze cli interpretazione farà tède il testo in lingua tedesca.

Conditions of sale The fbllowing conditions are acknowledgecl by all persons participating in the auction: The estimates are in Swiss Francs. The opening bids v;ill be about 80% of estimate. unless there are higher offèrs. The purchase price plus a cor-nmission of l5c/c is due and payable in Swiss clìrrency. For lots delivered in Switzerland, VAT of 6.5% will be aclded to the total (hammsl plice together with auctioneer's commission and sending charges). GoId coins (AV) are lree of VAT. The total price is due afier the flnal bid and payable on delivery. Late payrnent of the invoice will incur interest at bank rate. Adjudication ensues after the highest bid has been called three times, and commirs the biclder to accept the coins. Written bids have pretèr'ence over room bids. The buyer cannot claim to act on behalf of a third person. The authenticity of the coins is unconditionally guaranteed, without time limit. AII identifications of the items sold in this catalogue are statements of opinion and made in good faith. The coins will be dispatched by registered and insured mail fbr the account and the risk of the purchaser. The purchaser is respor-rsible ftrr an-v dues or taxes outside ol Switzerland and is advised to acquaint himself with the lorrnalities. The auctioneer cannot be responsible lor contraventions. T'he ar"rction is held in Zurich and any legal questions arising shali bc determined in Zurich. Abuyer consigning commissions or executing room bids acknorvledges the acceptance of the above conditions. The usual conditions applied to auction sales held in Zurich ale here reiterated. The above mentioned conditions ale written in German. French and English; the only legal valid text is German.

TI\,IE TABLL, ZEITTAFEL ORDRE DE

Thuesday, 1 Sth May

999

10.00 14.00

VENTE ORDINE DI VENDITA

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The coins will be on view until May 17th, from 10.00 to 12.30 and from 13.00 to 17.00 hrs at our premises. Die Mtinzen kònnen bis zum 17. Mai von 10.00 bis I2.30 und von 13.00 bis i7.00 Uhr in unseren Gesch:ifisràumen besich-

tigt werden. Les monnaies seront exposées jusqu'au 17. mai de 10.00 à 12.30 et de I 3.00 à 17.00 heures dans nos locaux.

Le monete saranno esposte 1ìno a1 17 maggio nei giorni lavorativi dalle ore 10.00 - 12.30 e 13.00-17.00 nei nostri locali.

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Mazznti MEC MIB NC NZ RIC RPC S. SNR Syd. TV

Gradi di

conservazione

Fdc Fior di conio Spl Splendido

BB Bellissimo MB Molto bello

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Numismatic Chronicle, London Numismatische Zeitschrift, Wien The Roman Imperial Coinage, London 1923-1994 A. Bumett & M. Amandry, Roman Provinciai Coinage, London &.Paris 1992 D. Sear, Byzantine Coins and theirValues, London 1987 Schweizerische Numismatische Rundschau, Bem A. E. Sydenham, The Coinage of the Roman Republic, London 1952 B. Thurlow and I. Vecchi, Italian Cast Coinage, London 1979

Grades

ofpreservation Erhaltunsagrad

Uncirculated Extremely fine Very fine Fine

Stempelglanz Vorzùglich Sehr schòn Schòn

Degrés de conservation Fleur de coin (FDC) Superbe Très beau Beau

Roman Coins The Roman Republic The mint is Rome unless otherwise stated

Didrachm, Neapolis (?) after 215, AR 7. 13 g. Diademed head of young Heracles r., draped with lion-skin and

withclubor.err.shoulder. Rev.TheRomanshe-wolfstandingr.,lookingback,suckiingRomulusandRemus; Toned and good i,erv fìne in exergue, ROMANO. Cr. 20/1. Syd. 6.

2',000

Dìdrachm,circa2ll 235,AR6.65g. Headofclean-shavenMarsr..wearingCorinthianhelmetdecoratedwith Pegasus. Rev. Horse's head r., bridled. behind , sickle, and be1ow, ROMA. Cl25/1. Syd 24. Well struck and lightly toned. Extremely

fine

6'000

Litra(?).circa234-231. 4 3.32g. I-aureateheadofApollor. Rev.Horseprancingl.:below,ROMA. Cr.26l

Syd.29.

Delightfulgreenpatinar.vithsonelightcorrosion.Extremelyfine

s00

Half-1itra(?), 82,26g. HelmetedheadofRomar. Rev.Dogstandingr.,nearforelegraised;inexergue,ROMA.

Cr.2614.

Syd.22.

Darkgreenpatinaandaboutextremelyfine

Quadrigatus, ctrca225-217, AR 6.71 g. Laureate and clean-shaven Janus head. Rev. Jupiter thundering in quadriga r. driven by Victory; ROMA incuse on tablet below. Cr. 28/3.. §y-4. 0+ Beautifully toned and about extremely fine

Half-quadrigatus, AR 3.30 g. As previous. Rev. Jupiterthundering in quadriga

ROMA. Cr.2814.

Syd.64a.

Veryfine

800

Wellstruck,extremelyfine

800

-2 I 5. E 6.11 g. Head of Mercurl, r. wearin-o petasu s. Rev. Prow r. ; above ROMA. Cr. 38/ Lovely clark green patina ancl extremely fìne

300

Quartuncir. ,E 2.8'1g. Head of Rorna r.. wearing Attic helmet. Rev. Proq, r., above ROMA. Cr. 38/8. Syd. 88. Light green patina and iibout extreme ly iine

300

Uncia,circa215, ,E 16.31g. Facingbustof Sol,radiateanddraped; tol.,pellet. Rev.Crescent; above,two Aboutextremelyfine stars and petrlet, below, ROMA. Cr.3914. Syd. 96.

70i)

AR6.51g.

Semuncia, circ

70t)

Lightlytonedandextremelyfine

Another,

64d.

70i)

drivenby Victory;in exergue,

Quadrigatus, AR 6.30 g. Laureate and beardless Janus head. Rev. Jupiter thundering in quadriga r. driven by

Victory; ROMAincuse on tabietbelorv. Cr.2913. Syd.

250

Syti. 87.

a 217

Sextans, circa215-212,

12.20 g. Head of Mercury r., wearing petasus; above two pe1lets. Rev. Prow r.; above,

ROMA and below, two pellets. Cr. 4119. Syd. 107.

l-3

Overstruck on an uncia (Cr. 39l4). Exceptional blue-green patina and good very fine

350

g. HelmetedheadofRomar.;behind, pellet. Rev. Prowr.;above, ROMAandbelow,pellet. Cr. 41l Green patina and extremely tì ne

300

Quadrans, Sicily 214-212, E 17 .97 g. Head of Hercules r., weadng boar-skin; in field 1., three pellets. Rev. Bu11 charging r.; above, grain ear and three pellets; below, selpent. In exergue, ROMA. Cr.4212. Syd. -. Dark green patina and about extremely fine

400

Semuncia,Luceria, ,84.10g. HeadofMercuryr.,wearingr'vingedpetasus. Rev.Prowr.;above,ROMAand Green patina and good very fine below, L. Cr. 4316. Syd. 130.

450

Uncia,

,lE 8.32

10. Syd. 108. l,+

60-asses. after 2 1 1. AV -1.36 g. Bearded and drapedhead of Mars r., wearing crested Corinthian helmet;beneath, lX. Rev. RONIA below eagle standing r., wings spread, on thunderbolt. Cr. 4412. Syd. 226. Bahrfeldt 4a..

.t'000

60-asses, after 211, AV 3.36 g. Bearded anddrapedheadof Mars r., wearing crested Corinthian helmet;beneath, JX. Rev. ROMA below eagle standing r., wings spread, on thunderbolt. Cr,4412. 5yd.226. Bahrfeldt 4a.

Extremelyfine

3'500

20-asses, AV 1.12g. Beardedanddrapedheadof Marsr.,wearingcrestedCorinthianhelmet; beneath,XX. Rev. RoMAbelow eagle standing r., wings spread, on rhunderbolt

.il?.-JJ*

3?f,;3:irf#r6u".y

r,r"

3,000

Quinarius, AR 2. 18 g. Head of Roma r., wearing winged and griffin-crested helmet with visor, dotted necklace

andearing;markolvaiueVbehind. paludamenta, riding

r. Cr.

1416 p1.9,

Rev. ROMAinreliefontabletbeneaththeDioscuri

14. Syd.

1,11.

inmilitaryattirewith Extremelylìne

300

Sestertius, AR 1.16 g. As previous, but mark of value lIS. Cr. 44/1 . Syd. 112. Exceptionally well struck and attractively toned, almost

Another. AR 0.83

Toned rnd about extreniely fìne

450

As, circa 209-208. ,€ 36.06 g. Laureate head of Janusl above, nrark of value l. Rer,. Pror,"'r.; above. mark ol r,alue l. belore, anchor. belor','. ROMA. Cr. -50/3. Syd. 145. Green patina and good very lìnc

450

Rev. TheDioscurir.;above,crescent,beiow,ROMAinlinearframe. Cr.5712. Syd.219.

Lightly toned and extremely fine

Denarius, AR4.38g. Asprevious. Rev.TheDioscurir.;below,cornucopiaandROMAinlinearframe.

Cr. 58/

Lovely grey tone and extremely fine

400

Uncia, central Italy 211-208, .E 4.11 g. Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, peliet. Rev. Prow r.; above Victory with wreath and ROMA; below, pellet. Cr.61l7 . Syd 148e. Very rare, only three specimens in Paris. Very fine

400

Denarius, Sicily, AR 4.47 g. Helmeted head of Roma r., wearing necklace and earring; behind, mark of value Rev. The Dioscuri riding r.; below ROMAin linear frame. Cr. 68/1b. Syd. 191. Toned and good very fine

3-st)

Victoriatus, Sicily 2 i 1,210, AR 3.27 g. Laureate head of Jupiter r. Rev. Victory r. crowning trophy; between Tonedandaboutextremelyfine them.corn-ear. Inexergue,ROMA. Cr.l2ll. Syd.235.

300

2O-asses,

Sicily, AV 1 .10 g. Bearded and draped head of Mars r., wearing crested Corinthian helmet; beneath, Very rare. Ob.rerse from

rusty die, light scratches on reverse, otherwise about extremely

fine

Denarius, Sicity circa 209-208, AR 4.74 g. Helmeted head of Roma r., wearing necklace and earing; behind, markofvalue,X. Rev. TheDioscuriridingr.;below.dolabellaandROlVlAinlineartiame. Cr.l3ll. Syd. 196. Very rare. Pale grey tone, good very

fine

300

Syd.215.

XX. Rev.ROMAbeloweÀglestandingr.,wingsspread,onthunderbolt;infieÌdI.,corn-ear. Cr.7212. Bahrf'eldt 6b. Syd.23,t.

1'000

Denarius, circa 207, AR4.22g. HelmetedheadofRomar., wearingnecklace andearring;behind, markofvalue

Fdc

zl'500

1'600

Denarius, Sicily, AR 4.32 g. As previous. Rev. The Dioscuririding r.;below, six-spoked wheel and, in exergue,

ROMA. Cr.7917. Syd. 519.

Extremelyfine

300

Denarius, Sicily, AR4.43 g. Asprevious. Rev. TheDioscuriridingr.;belowdolphinr. andROMAinpartframe. ExtremelYfine Cr. 80/1. Syd.

,100

Sestertius, south-east Italy circa 2l I -2 I 0, AR 1 .09 g. Hehneted head oi Roma, wearing necklace and earri ng; behind,ma.rkof valuells. Rev.TheDioscuriridingr.;below,ROMAmonogram. Inexergue,ROMA. Cr.8zl/ Extremelyrare.Darktoneandveryfine 3'000 3. Syd. 189.

214.

3rl

As, central ltaly circa209, ,8 23.41g. Laureate head of Janus, above, l. Rev. Prow r.;before, spear-head, above, l. Cr. 88/3b. R. Russo, Unpublished Roman Republic bronze coins, Essays in honour of Charles Hersh,49. Green patina, very fine

Uncia, south-east Italy circa209, E 4.59 g. Heimeted head of Roma r.; behind, pellet. Rev. Prow r.; above, ROMA; before, spear-headl below, pellet. Cr. 88/8. Extremely rare, only one specimen in Paris. Good vely

31 38

fine

500

behind, Quinarius,Apuliacirca2Tl-2l0, AR2.13g. HelmetedheadofRoma,wearingneckiaceandearring; mark of value V. Rev. The Dioscuri r.; below, Q and in exergue, ROMA. Cr. l02l2a. Syd. 181. Extremelyfine

50t)

Quinarius,Apulia, AR2.18g. Asprevious. Rev.Asprevious,butbelowthehorsesmonogramMT. Cr. 103/ BrilliantFdc 2a.. Syd 183.

400

113.

As, uncertain

mint2ll-208, 843.35 g. Laureate head of Janus, above

ROMA. Cr. 11012.

l. Rev.

Prowr.; above I and wreath; be1ow, Good very fine

11214.

Rare, only four specimens in Paris. Good very fine

400

Denarius, uncertain mint 206-200, AR 3.57 g. Helmeted head of Roma, wearing necklace and earring;behind, mark of value X. Rev. The Dioscuri riding r.; beneath, diademed female head r. and ROMA in linear frame. Rare.Lightlytonedandaboutextremelyfine Cr. 12'711. Syd.211 . B. Horatia

800

Cn. Baebius Tamphilus. Denarius, circa 194*190, AR 3.74 g. As previous. Rev. The Dioscuri riding r.; above monogram TAMP and below ROMA in linear frame. Cr. 133 l2b. Syd. 334. B. Baebia 1. Toned, insignificant nick on edge otherwise extremely fine

600

Aurelius. Denarius, AR 4.06 g. As previous. Rev. Luna in bigar.; above, monogramAV; below, in iinear frame Extremelyfine ROMA. Cr. 13611. Syd. 326. B. Aurelia L

400

Autronius. Denarius, circa 189*180, AR4.16 g. As previous. Rev. The Dioscuri ridingr.; be1ow, monogram

AVTR and ROMAin linear frame. Cr. 14611. Syd. 341. B. Autronia 11

.15

.+8

Extremelyfìne

Denarius, circa 179-170, AR 3.79 g. As previous. Rev. Luna in biga r., with horses prancing; below, fly. In Extremelyfine exergue, ROMA. Cr. 15912. 5yd.322.

Quadrans,circa169*158, 85.39g. HeadofHerculesr.,wearinglion'sskin;behind,threepellets. Rev.Prow

1'500

500

Cooci very fine

400

32.58 g. Laureate head of Janus; above, l. Rev. Prow r.; above the caps of the Dioscuri; before, l; below, Green patina and very fine

350

Quadrans,,€3.18g. HeadofyoungHerculesr.,wearinglion-skin; behind,threepellets. Rev.Prowr.;above, Rare. Good very fine ROMA, to r. eighrpointed star; below, three peilets. Cr. 196/4.

300

Atilius Saranus. Denarius, circa 155, AR 4.16 g. Helmeted head of Roma r., wearing necklace and earing; behind,markofvalueX. Rev.Victoryinbigar.,holdingwhipinr.handandreinsinl.;belowSAR;inexergue, AlmostFdc ROMA. Cl l99l1a. Syd. 377. B. Atilia 1.

300

Pinariùs Natta. Denarius, AR 3.94 g. As previous. Rev. As previous, but below horses, NAI. Cr.20011. Attactivelytonedandextremelyfine Syd. 382. B. Pinaria 2.

300

As,

,lE,

ROMA. Cl 11

-500

Semis, 206-195, ,E 13.85 g. Laureate head of Saturn r.;behind, S. Rev. Prow r.; above, statT; to r., S, and, below,

i'60t)

crowning trophy; Fdc

Victoriatus, uncertain mint circa211-208, AR 3.33 g. Laureate head of Jupiterr. Rev. Victory VB between them and ROMAin exersue. Cr.95l1a. Svd.

ROMA. Cl .10

.+00

18L12.

Rev.Asprevious,butbelowhorses,C SCR. Cr. C.Scribonius. Denarius,circal54, AR3.90g. - Asprevious. Goodextremelyfine 201/1. Syd. 928. B. Scribonia 1. C.

Maianius. Denarius, circa 153, AR 4.13 g. As previous. Rev. Victory in biga

r.,

350

holding whip in r. hand and

reinsinl.;below,C.MAIANI; inexergue,ROMA. Cr.20311a.lyd.427. B.Maianial.

LightiY toned and almostFdc

300

horses. L. Sau;t'eius. Denarius, circa 152, AR 3.63 g. - As previous. Rev. As previous, but L'SAVF beneath

350

Pub. Sulla. Denarius, circa 151, AR 4.05 g. As previous. Rev. As previous, butP'SVLAbeneathhorses. Cr. 205/

Cr.ZCi+tt. Syd.384. B. Saufeia

sya. 386. B. Coinelia

Extremelyfine

AlmostFdc

300

SpuriusAfranias. Denarius, circa 150, AR3.80g. Asprevious. Rev.Asprevious,butSAFRAbeneathhorses. LovelytoneandalmostFdc ét.20611". Syd.388. B.Afrania 1.

3L)t)

Ct.207/ DecimiusFlavas. Denarius, AR3.51g. - Asprevious. Rev.Asprevious,butFLAVSbeneathhorses. Extremelyfine 1. Syd. 391. B. Decimia 1.

300

Pinarius Natia. Denarius, circa 1 49, AR 3.72 g. As previous. Rer,. As previous, but NAITA beneath horses. Lightlytoned,aboutFdc Cr.208/1. Syd.390. B. Pinaria 1"

300

5'7

C. Junius

C.f Denarius, AR -1.61 g. As previous. Rev. TheDioscuri galloping r'.;below, ROMAin parl-fr:Lme Extremelyfine andC IVNIIC.Fbenearhhorses. Òr.21bl1. Syd.392. B.Junia 1.

300

Atil.itLs SctrctLra.s. Denarius, circa i 48, AR 3.99 g. Helmeted head of Roma r., wearing necklace anq 9a[!-g: beneathchin.markof valueXandinfieldl.,downwards.sARAN,partlyligate. Rev.Asprevious,butM'AIILI Toned and ahnostFdc beneath horses. Cr. 21411b. Svd. 398b. B. Atilia 9.

Q. Marcitrs Libo. Denarir.rs, AR 21.25 g. As previous. but in fleld beneathhorses. Cr.2l5l1. Svc1.395. B. Marcia l

L. Sentpronius Plrlo. Denarius, AR 4.02 g. As previous, but in lìeld beneatLhorses. Cr..216/1. Syd.z102. B.*Sempronia2.

C.Antestir.ts. Denarius,circal46, AR4. 10g. Asprevious,butC.ANTESTIupwardsinfieldl. Rev.Simiìar to previons, but beneath horses, hr-rnting-dog prancing r. Cr.2l9lle. Syd. zl11' U O,"I'flt"ì"xtre._relvfine

(-:)

1.,

LIBO.

Rev. As previous, but

Q'MARC

Aboutextren-relyfine

1.,

250

PITIO. Rer,. As previous. but L'SEMP Extremelylìne

6(X)

250

Anonymctus. Denarius, circa 1213, AR 3.92 g. Helmeted head of Roma r., wearing necklace and earring, behind head,'mark of vaiue X. Rev. Diana, with qùver on shoulder, in biga drawn r. by stags. holding reins in l. hand Extrernelyfine and torch in r.;below, crescent, in exergué, ROMA. Cr.222ll. Std.

300

Rev. The Dioscuri galloping r., Toned and almost Fdc

300

438.

XVI behind head.

L. JuLius. Denarius, circa 1,11, AR 3.95 g. As previous, but .L.IVLI beneath horses; in exergue, ROMA. Òt. 22411.

P.AelittsPaettts. Denarius,circal38, AR3.85g. Asprevious,butbehindhead,markof -Sya. 435. B. Aelia 3. previous, but P.PAETV[S] beneath horses. Cr. Z::lt.

M.BcLebittsQ.f.Tcmpihts. Denarius,circal37,AR3.97g. HelmetedheadofRomal.,wearingnecklaceand

1yd.443.

valueX. Rev'As Extremeiyfine

earring,behfrri,teMpf;Uefole.X. Rev.Apolloinquadrigar,-h9]di19Qo1v^qdarowswithreinsini.handand brancfiinr.;beiow,RoMA;inexelgue,M'ÈAEBI'Q'F. cr.236tt. tro

fi;J.;,XJillifr;.,*o"melyfine

300

AR4.05 g. Helmeted head of Romar., wearing necklace and earring' behind, GRAG;"before, *. Rev. Jupiterin quadrigar.-holding sceptre and reins in I. hand-andhurling thunderbolt AlmostFdc withr.irand; below,L.ANTE; inèxergue,ROMa..Cr.23871. Syd.45 1.

250

2-50

L. AntestiLts Gragall.rs. Denarius, circa 136,

B.Antestia9.

250

M. Marcius Mn.f Denarius, circa 111,1, AR 3.95 g. As previous, but behind, modius. Rer,. Victory r'vith whip in biga charging r.;beneath horses M-MAR-C and, in exergue, RO-MA, divided by two uplight barley stalks. F<lc Cr.24511, Syd. 500. B. Marcia

Quadrans. circa 133, .lE,5.48 g. Head of Hercules r., wearing lion-skin;behind. three pellets. Rev. Prow r.. above,

C.NVMITORI;betbre,threepelletslbekrw.RON{A.

Cr.21611a.

Greenpatina,aboutextremelytìne

350

Maenius Antitttir:us M. J. Denarir.rs, circa I 32, AR 3.93 g. As previous. Rer,. Victory in quadriga r.. holding reins and pa1n.r-branch in l. hand and wreath in r. hand; below, P.MAE.AT; in exergue, ROMA. Cr.21911. Attractive tone and almost Fdc Syd. 492. B. Maenia

300

Q. Caecilius Metellus. Den;uiius, circa I 30, AR 3.98 g. Helmetedliead of Romar., wearing necklace and errring: behind, Q.METE riownwards: betbre. '.. Rev. Jupiter in quadliga r., holding reins and thunderboÌt in r. hand: in Goodextrerrell'fìne exergue. ROMA. Cr.25611. Syd. 2185. B. Caecilia

350

M. Vargonteiu.r. Denarius, AR 3.97 g. As previous, but behind, M.VARC. Rer,. As previous. Cr.25111. AhnostFdc Syd.507. B. Vargunteia L

300

Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus. Denarius, circa 128, AR 3.96 g. As prer,iotts" but behind, corn-ear. Rev. Victory in biga r., holding reins in 1. hand and whip in r. hand; above. ROMA: below. man fighting lion; in exergue, Extremelylìne CN.DOM. Cr.26ll). Syd.5i4. B. Domitia 1zl.

300

Q. FcLbi.us Murlnus. Denarius ,circa l2'7 , AR 3.88 g. Helmeted head of Roma r., wealing necklace and earring; behind, ROMA downwards; before, + and Q.MAX. Rev. Cornucopiae and thunderbolt of spears in saltire, all Rare. GoodVF in composite wreath. Cr.26511. Syd.478. B. Fabia

,100

Dodrans, circa 126, E 15.34 g. Bust of Vulcan r., draped and vrearing cap bound with laurel wreath. with tongs over shouider; behind S.'.. Rev. Prow r.; above, C.CASS[: befbre, S.'.: below, ROMA. Cr.26612. Syd. 503. Rare. Very fine / about extremeÌ1,

I 000

21.

12 13

fine

30i)

L. Minuc:ilt,s. Denarius, AR 3.90 g. Helmeted head olRoma r.. wearing necklace and earring: behind, 'i. Rev. Jupitel in quadrigar., holding sceptre and reins in l. hand and hurling thLrnderbolt with r. hand: below. ROIVIA; Extremelyfine in exergue, L.MINVCI. Cr. 2zt8/1. Syd.,{70. B. N4inucia

15.

300

MetelltLs. Denarius, circa 125, AR 3.87 g. Head of Romar., wearing Phrygian helmet with star onflapibehind,

ROMA;betbre,[i']. Rerr.Jupiter,crownedbyVictoryllyingr.,drivingbi-tadrawnl.b-velephants;inexergue, C.METELLVS. Cr.26911. Syd.485. B. Caeciiia lzl. Hirmerpl.l2,36. Lightly toned and about extretnely fine 77

500

L.Philippus. Denarius,circa 113-112, AR3.90g. Headof PhilipVof Macedonr.,wearingdiademedand wreathedibex-hornhelmet,monogramROMAabove.@beneathchin. Rer,.Triumphantequestrianstatuer.base of pedestal inscribed L.PHILIPPVS; below, ". Cr. 293l l. Syd. 55 1. B. Marcia l2. Attractive tone and about extremeiv fine

500

The issuer's grandlather was a perscnal friend of Philip V The realistic portrait shows the elderly, care-worn king in the distinctive Macedonian head-dress that would have been in the gens Marcia's possession. At the time of hrs death at the age of fifty-nine in 179, Philip had a treaty of friendship (amicitict) with the Roman people and is therefore portrayed here as a great historical figure, rather than a delèated enemy. -S

Cn. Blasb Cn. J. As, circa 112 or 1ll, 8 29.95 g. Laureate head of Janus; above, attaching helmet to trophyl around, CN.BLASIO.CN.F. Cr.29612. Syd. 562.

around, ROMA. Rev. Victory

Rare.Exceptionallightgreenpatina,aboutextremelytìne 19

Ti Quinc'rius. Denarius, AR 3.89 g. I-aureate bust of Hercules, with head 1., draped in lion's pelt with head r., clubovershoulder. Rev.Desultolridingprancinghorsel.,secondhorsebeforeandbehind:below,mousel.

betr,,,eenTI-Qlinexergue.tabletinscribedwithDS.Sincuse:inupperfieldr..contlol-markS.

LI. Herenn.ius. Denarius.circa

Cr.29711.

Cood very fine

Syd. 563. B. Quinctia 6.

8t)

3000

l08or

107,

400

AR3.96g. DiademedandjewelledheadofPietasr..PIETASbehind.

Rev.ACatanean brotherrunning r., bearinghis father on his shoulder; behincl, M.HERENNI; in tjeld r.. controlAttractive dark tone. about e.r.tren-relv fine mark O. Cr.308/1b. Syd.567a. B. Heremia la.

350

L. Memmius Galeria. Denarius seratus, circa 106, AR 3.88 g. Laureate head of Saturn

1.,

behind, harpa and

ROMA. Rev.Venusinbigar.,holdingsceptreinl.handandreinsinr.,aboveflyingCupidwithwreath.below, control-mzu'k, S; in exergue,

Aboutextremelyfine

Cr.316/1. Syd.598. Rev.Bullleapingr.,control-markTabove;L'THORIVSbelowandBALBVSinexergue. Toned and about extremely line B. Thoria I .

300

Q.Thermtts. Denarius, circa 103, AR 3.96 g. IIead olMars l. wearing crestecl andplumedhelmet. Rer.. Roman soldier tìghting barbarian in protection of fallen comrade; in erergue. Q THERM.MF. Cr. 319/1. Si,d. -592. Lovely tone. extrernely line B. Minucia 19.

450

L. Calpumius Piso Ccresoninus and Q. ServiLius Caepio, quaestars. Denarius. circa 100, AR 3.98 g. Lar:reate headof Saturnr., harpabehind;in fieldl. andbelow, PISO CAEPIO.Q: below, control-mark, arow. Rev. f'hetwo quaestors, togate, seated l. between two ears of barley; in exergue, AD FRV.EMV / EX.S C. Cr. 330/1a. Syd. Toned and about extremel5r fine 603. B. Calpurnia 5

250

L.Caecilitt,sMetellus.Denaritts,circa90.AR3.90g. LaureateheadofApollor.;before,AALB'S'Fupwards, behind,L.METELdownwards. Rev.Romaseatedl.onpiieofshields,holdingswordinl.handandspearinr., Cr.335/1a. Syd.6l1. B. crownedbyVictorystandingl.:infieldl.,C.MALLdownwards;inexergue,ROMA.

46a.

Attractive tone and extremely fìne

500

D. SilanLts L. J. Denarius, circa 91, AR 3.82 g. Helmetedhead of Roma r., behind. control-mark, S. Rev. Victory inbigar.hoÌdingreinsinbothhands;above,control-markVIII:inexergue,D SILANVS.L'F/ROMA. Cr.337/ Attractivedarktone,extremeÌyfine 3. Syd.646. B. Junia 15.

2-5t)

L. Calpurnius Plso. Denarius, circa 90, AR 4.04 g. Laureate head ofApollo r.;behind, control-mark in the form ofabow;befbre"*. Rev.Nakedridergallopingl.,hoidingtorchinr.hand;beneath,L.PISO.L.F/FRVGI; abcve,

control-markinthetbrn'rofanarrow. Cr.340/1. Syd.652. B.CalpurnialtLightlytonedandextremelyfine IJIJ

Cr.340/i. Syd.652.

B.Calpurniall.

Extremelyfine

Sàt:lilJlrli; rrr.

500

Q. Titius. Denarius, AR 3.86 g. Bearded head r.. vlearing winged diadern. Rev. Pegasus rearing r. on tablet Extremely fìne inscribed Q.TITI. Cr. 34] 1 1. Syd. 69 l . B. Titia i .

500

M. Pon:ius Cato. Denarius, circa 89, AR 3.91 g. Diademed head of young female r., hair caught up behind,

wearingnecklace;behindROMA;belowtruncationoftheneck,M.CATO. Rev.DrapedVictoryenthronedr., holdingpaterainextendedr.handandpaÌmoverl.shoulder;belowthlone,ST;inexergue,VICTRIX. Cr.343l Aboutextremelyfine 1c. Syd. 596a. B. Porcia 6.

500

L.TituriusL..f.Sobinus. Denarius,circaS8/89,AR4.03g. BeardedheadoftheSabinekingTatiusr.,SABIN behind,monogramTAbefbre. Rev.RapeoftheSabinewomenitwoRomansabductingstrugglingwomen;in Lightly tonecl and about extremely fine exergue, L.TITVRI. Cr. 31411a. Syd. 698. B. Tituria 1.

500

Gargiulius, Vergilius and Ogulnius. Denarius, circa 86, AR 3.96 g. Laureate head of Apollo r.; beneath thunderbolt. Rev.Jupiterinquadrigachargingr.;belowhorses,GAR,inexergue,OGVL.VER. Cr.350A/1a. Rare. Attractive tone and extremely fine Syd. 72 i . B. Gru'gilia 1 .

000

Denarius, AR 3.85 g. As previous. Rev. Jupiter thundering in quadriga charging r.,below horses VER; in exergue, GAR.OGVL; above in field, control-markV. Cr. 350A/1c. Syd. 721d. B. Vergilia 1.

Aboutextremely fine

300

Quinarius. AR 2.2'1 g. As prer,ious. but behind control-mark, IIII. Rev. Victory standing r.. holding palm over l. shouÌder; L.PI-SO on either sicle of Victory. in exergue. PISO. Cr. Q40l2f. Sld62

600

Denarius, AR 3.93 g. As previous, but behind, control-mark in the ibrm of a male fìgure holding torch (?). Rev.

Asprevious.butbeneathcontrol-mark.CXV.

250

L. Thorius Balbus. Denarius, circa 105, AR 3.94 g. Head of Juno Sospitar., wearing goat-skin;behind,I.S.M.R.

Caecilia

tì6

L.MEMMI / GAL. Cr. 3l3l1c. Syd. 574a. B. Memmia

600

TheSot:iulWur Denarius,Corfinumcirca90,AR3.93g. Laureatehe:rdofltalial..wearingearringandnecklace;

behind,iTALIA. Rev. Youthkneelingatfbotofstandardandholdingpig,atwhicheightsoldiers,fburoneach Toned and about extremely side, pointing their swords: in exergue. M. Campana 69. Syd 621

fine

2 400

L. IuLius Bursio. Denarius, circa 85, AR 4.01 g. Laureate and drapedbust ofApollo r., wingedVictory on wreath and Neptune's trident over l. shoulder; behind, control-mark shield. Rev. Victory with wreath driving charging

quadrigar.;inexergue,L.NLI.BVRSIO. Cr.352/1a. Syd.728. 91

B.lulia5.

Exrremelyfine

300

Denarius, AR 3.88 g. As previous, but control-mark behind (BabeÌon 79). Rev. As previous, but below horses, control-mark Fl. Cr.352llc. Svd. 728c. B. Iutia Exrremelvfine

400

Mn. Fonteius C..1. Denarius, AR 3.82 g. Laureate head ofApoilo r.; below truncation of the neck, thunderbolt; behindMN FONTEI'C.Fdownwards;before,C.F. Rev.Cupidongoatr.,abovetwopilei; inexergue,thyrsus; all within laurel wreath. Cr. 353/1c. Syd. 724a. B. Fonteia 10. Extremelyfìne

4C0

C.LiciniusL.f.Macer Denarius,circa84,AR4.06g. BLrstofApollol.withthunderboltinr.hand. Rev.Minelva in quadriga r., holding shield and reins in I. hand and spear in r. hand; in exergue, C.LICINIVS.L.F / MACER. Cr.354/1. Syd. 732. B. Licinia Extremelyfine

16.

10t)

101

3-50

C. Nr:rbanus. Denarius, circa 83, AR 3.92 g. Diademed head ofVenus r. wearing earrìng and necklace; below,

C'NORBANVSand,behind.control-markXXXVI. Rev.Stemofgalleyl.,axewithbundledrodsandcaduceus. Cr.35'711b. Syd. 739. B. Norbana 2. Struck on a broad flan and about extremely fine

350

g. Veiled and diademed head of Rev.Venuswithsceptredrivingchargingbigar.;belowhorses,C'LIMETA,in exergue,P.CREPVSI.above,controì-markLXXXVI. Cr.360/1b. Syd.736a. B.Marcia27. Lightly toned and extrernely fine

,10(-)

P. CrepusitLs, C. Limetanus and L. Censorin as. Den:Lrius, circa 82, AR 3.84

Venus;behind,L.CENSORIN.

l0l

Pub.Crepusirtr. Denarius, AR;1.13g. LaureateheaclofApollor.,sceptreoverl.shouÌder:control-marksl. andr..Kandflowerrespectively. Rev.Horsemanintunicgallopingr..brandishingspear:infield,control-mark

CLXVI, and in 10-3

erer-eue, P.CREPVSI. Cr. 361/1c. Syd. 738a. B. Crepr-rsia

Good style and ahnost Fdc

-501)

C. Mamil.ius Limetanus. Denarius serratus, AR 3.86 g. Draped bust of Mercury r. wearing petasus, caduceus overl.shoulder; infieldl.,control-markT.. Rev.C.MAMI-LlMETANoneithersideofUlysses,tunicatewith

pileusandleaningoncrookedstaff,walkingr.andgreetedbyArgushoundl.

Cr.362ll. Syd.741.B.Mami1ia

Lovelv dark tone and extremelv fine

350

Ex Ceresio sale 3, 1992,202.

104

L. Marcius CensorintLs. Denarius, AR 3.522 g. Laureate head of Apollo

r. Rev.

Statue of the drunken Satyr

Marsyasl.,wine-skinoverl.shoulder:behindloniccolLrmnbearingdrapedfigure;infieldl.,L.CENSOR.

lc.

105

106

107

Syd.737d.

B.N[arcia24.

,/400

Q. Antonius Balàzzs. Denarius seratus, circa 83-82, AR 3.90 g. Laureate head of Jupiter r.; behind, S.C. Rev. Victory with palm and wreath driving quadriga r.;beneath control-mark C;in exergue, Q.ANTO.BALB /PR. Cr.36411d. Syd.742b. B.Antonia l. Toned,extremelywell-centredandstruck,Fdc

,100

C. AnnitLs T. f. T. n. Denarius, circa 82-81, AR 3.86 g. Richly jewelled. diademed and draped female bust r. betweenwingedcaduceusandscales;around,C.ANNI.T.F.T'N.PRO.COS.EX.S.C;below,.C.. Rev.Victoryin bigagaltopingr.,Qabove; inexergue,L.FABI.L.HISP. Cr.366/1c. Syd.7,18. B.Annia2. Well-struck aud extremelv fine

500

Denarius. AR 3.821 g. Female bust r., draped and wearing diadem; before, scales; around, C'ANNM'T F T'N'PRO.[COS'EX.S.C]. Rev. Victory in quadriga r., holding reins in l. hand and palm zl. Syd.713. B. Annia

r09

Cr.363l

Attractivelighttoneandextremelyfine

branch in r.;in exergue, C.TARQVITI.P.F; below horses, Q; above horses, control-number,

108

XXVII.

Cr.-3661

About extremely tìne

350

L. Manlius.fttr L. Sulla. Denalius, early 81, AR 3.92 g. L.MANLI-PRO.Q around head of Roma r. wearing necklace and earring. Rev. Sulla as triumphator, holding caduceus-headed sceptle and crowned by Victory flyingl..borner.inquadrigadrawnbyprancinghorses;inexergue.LSVLLA.IMP Cr.36115. Syd.757. B. Attractive tone and Fdc

Manlia:l.

800

Servilius. Denarius, circa 82-80, AR 3.87 g. Laureate head of Apollo r.. ROMA below and mark of value below chin; in field 1., B above lituus. Rev. Running combat l. between two mounted warriors. in exergue. C SERVEIL. Cr. 370/1b. Syd. 720. B. Servilia 7. Rare. ExtremelyÌìne

450

C. +

110

Q. Caecilius Metelbts Pitts. Denarius, northern Italy circa 82, AR4.21g. Head of Pietas r., wearing stephane, barandearring;before,storkr. Rev.Elephantl.;inexergue,Q.C.M.P.I. Cr.37411. Syd.750. B.Caecilia-43. Toned and good extremely 1ìne

ilt

Denarius, northeln Itaiy, AR 3.95 g. As previous. Rev. Laurel wreath enclosing jug and lituus with, in exergue,

tr2

L. Prutt'ilius. Denarius. circa 8t), AR 4.0,t g. Laureate head of Jupiterr.: behind, S.C. Rev. Juno Sospita advancing

IMPER. Cr.37412. Sid.751. B.

CaeCi1ia44.

Tonedandextremelyfìne

Extremelv fine

200

L. Pu1;itL.s. Denarius serratus. AR 4.06 g. Head of Juno Sospita r.: behind. control-mark tanner''s knitè. Rev. Critfin leaping r.lbelcw. control-mark scraper; in exergLre. L.PAPI. Cr. 3lJ.l/l (controì-marks 85). Syd- 773. Li-qhtl1'toned and extren'rely fine B. Papia 1 . (control-rnarks

5(X)

769. Il. Naevia

6.1).

116

Cn. Egntnitts Cn. l'. Cn. n. MorsLrmus. Denarius serratus, circa 75, AR 3.96 g. Diademed and draped bust of Venusr.:behind,MAXSVMVSdownwards. Rer,.Libertasinslowbigal.,crownedbyVictory;behindpileus; in exelgue, C.EGNATM.CN.F / CN N. Cr. 391/1a. Syd. 786. B. Egnatia I .

Rare. Toned and about extremelv

117

lr9

120

r2l

tine

g. Bust of winged Cupid r., bow and quiver over r. shoulder; behind, I\IAXSVMVS. Rev. TempleolJupiteiLibertas,twoCbrinthirincolumnsvisible.withinwhichtwofacingstatues:Jupiter,holdin_g thunderboltandLibertas,hoìdingpileus: belorv andin r., C.EGNATIVS.CN.F-CN'N: inlield 1.. control-markVIl. Scarce.Aboutextrerneiytìne

Denarius, AR 4.00 g. Diademed and draped bust of Libertas r.; behind, pileus and MAXS VMVS downwards. Rev. Romaat l;holdìng swordin l. hand and staff inr. hand and placing 1. tbot on wolf s head;Venus atr., holding stafl in r. hand and with cupid about t<t alight on shoulder: on either side. rr-rdder standing on prow; below. C EGNAIIVS.CN.F; on r., CN.N; on 1., control-mark I. Cr. 391/3. Syd. 181 . B. Egnatia 2. Scarce. About extrenlelY fine

600

650

Cn.CorneliusLentulus. Denarius,circaT6 T5,AR3.92g.Malebustr.wealingtaeniaandwithsceptreover

l. si.roulder; above, G.P.R. Rev. EX-SC Globe flanked by sceptre with wreath and rudder: below, CN LEN Q. Extremelyfìne Cr. 393/1a. Syd.752. B. Cornelia 5zl.

350

C. Postunius. Denarius, circal4, AR 3.97 g. Draped bust ol Diana r., hair in top-knot, quiver and bow over l. shoulder. Rev. Hound in pursuit r.; below, spear r.: in exergue, C.POSTVMI / A. Cr. 394lla. Syd. 785. Toneclandextren'rely fine B. Postumiag.

350

L. CossutiLts C..f. SabuLcr. Denarius, AR 3.86 g. Head of Medusa

1., wearing in hair wing ol Mercury and serpentine headciress made of spoils of Medusa; behind, SABVL,A. Rev. Bellerophon, wezLring tunic and Phrygian

heliret,ridingpegasusr..holdingspearinr.hand;behind,L.COSSVTI.L.F;infieldr.,control-markVII. Cr.395i l. Syd.790. B. Cossutia 1. ' Beautiful style and hard to find in such a fine state ofpreservation, attractive tone and extremely fine 122

l'500

Denarius. AR 4. l2

Cr.39ll2. Syd.788. B. Egnatia 3.

llE

"100

C. Nttevius Bd&a,r. Denarius serratus, circa 79, AR 3.88 g. Diademed head of Venus r., \\'eating ean'ing and necklace : behi nd. S.C ; l-.eibre. control - r-nark. C. Rev. Victory irr tri ga r. : in exergue. C NAE'BALB. Cr. 382/1 a. Syd.

115

350

I'oblicitr.s. Denaiius senatus. AR.t.09 g. Draped bust of Romar'.. u,earing t'"vin-plumedAttic-Phly-uian helmet:

behind.ROMA,andabove.contlol-markD. Rèv.Herculesstandlngl.,stran-elingtheNemeanÌion.clubattèet, combined quiver and boll case in tield 1.: above control-rnarkD; in fìeld r., C'POBLICI'Q F dorvnwards. Cr. 3-80i Extremelytìne 1. Syd. 768. ll. Poblicia 9. 114

50t)

r.withspearandshield:in1ìeldr.,snakeandinfieldl..LPROCILI/F.Cr.3l9l1. Syd.77l. B.Procilia.l.

Extremelytìne

750

Q. Fu.fius Colenus und MucitL.s Cordus. Denar ius serratr.rs. circa 70, AR 4.07 g. Jugate head of laureate H,onos andhelmetedVirtus;below. KALENI;in fie1d1. andr., HO-VIRT. Rev. Italiadrapedl. andRomar., inlightmilitary attire, clasping hands over cornucopiae as they stand face to face; Roma, diademed, holding 1as9e.s a1d 1esj118

r.fcrotonglo6e; intìeldi.,caduceusoverlTAl-; infieldr.,RO; inexergue,CORDI. Cr.'103i1. §fA 297 Wondeltìllytonedandwell-centred,almostFdc B. Fufìa l.

65t)

-l

1l-l

1tl I

T. VettiLts Sabin r.r. Denarius sen'atus, AR 3.96 g. Bearded head of king Tatius r.. behind, SABINVS; betbre, SC:belowchin,A. Rev.Togatemagistratewithlongstaffstandinginbigaproceedingl.,behincl.bariey-ear; above. IVDEX; in exergue, T.VETTIVS. Cr. 404/1. Syd. 905. B. Verrit2. Rare. Very pleasant dark tone. extremely fine

700

Rare. Off-centre on rev.. good e-xtrernelV 1ìne

500

Plaetorius Cesti.ulus. Denarius, circa 69. AR 3.tì7 g. Draped lèmale bust l. wearing wingeci diaclem; behind stylus. Rev. Within pediment of ternple anguipedic giant facing. holding òlub; on entablarure M.PLAETORI: below, CEST.S.C. Cr.,105/1b. Srd. 799. B. plaeroria 9. Very rare and in an exceptional stlrtc offrescl\'ation tbr this issue. About extrentely fìne

2',rì00

Another, AR 4.02 g.

fu[.

lgrtgon{91^!qk

Denarius., AR 3.921 g. Female bust (Proselpina) r. draped, wearing saccos secured by taenia ancl poppy-wleath;

in tieid 1., knifè. B. PÌaetolia

Rev. Winged caduceus betweeì M.PLAETORI-CEST.S

Cr. 405/jb.'-Svd. 805. Extremelyfine

E0t)

but in iield 1.. ear. Rev. Jug r. and upright fìaniing rorch between syd. 803. B. Plaeroria 7. Errremelyfine

9(X)

_De1qu3.,_{§ 3.92 g. Young male head with flowing hair r.; bellind lituus. Rev. Winged caduceus between NI PL:\ETORI-CEST.EX.S.C. Cr.40515. Svd. Iì07. B. Plaetoria.5. Lightl y toned and good extremely fine

600

Gttlba. Denarius, AR 3.99 g. Draped and veiled bust of Vesta r.; behind, S.C. Rev. Knife, cullLrlus and axe; 1.. AE; on r., CVR; in exergue, P.GALB. Cr.40611. Syd. 839. B. Sulpicia 7. Extremely,flne

350

C. Hosiclius C. f. Geta. Denarius, circa 68, AR 4.08 g. Diademed, draped and jewelled bust of Diana r., hair upswept,bowandquiveroverl.shoulder;before,GETA,andbehind,IIIVIR. Rev.Wildboan.woundedbyspear -Fdc and attacked by hound: in exergue, C.HOSIDI C.F. Cr. 407 /2. Syd. 903. B. Hosidia 1.

900

Another. AR4.11s

AImost Fdc

500

piy_L.-[ 9 lrug:. Denarius, circa 67, AR 3.90 g. Head of Apollo r., wearing taenia: behind. eagle. Rer. CPiso'LF'FRVGI below naked rider r. holding palm; above, quiver (?). -Cr. 408/1a. sya. a.so. B. Calpulnia 24. Attraclive tone and extremely tìne / about exh.enrelv fine

,100

P-.l3rirj.4R 1.2i9, At previous. N'I'PLAETORI-CEST.EX

s.c. cr.'105/4b.

l.l

--:-

Denariu.s, A_R 3.81 g. As plevious, but behind,

ebor.e.

N. Rev. C.PISO.L.F.FRVG below nakeddclerr. hoÌding palm;

G. Cr.408/la. Syd. 850. B. calpurnia

2:1.

above. arrow. cr. 408/1a. syd. 870. B. calpurnia

27.

Goodextr-emélytine

501)

Superb sryle ànd Fdc

750

M PlaetoritrsM..f.Ces-tianus. Denarius,AR3.g5g.Bustr.,drapedandwithattributeoflsis,Minerva,Apollo, Diana and Victory; before, cornucopiae; behind. CESTIANVS; before, S.C. Bead and reel border. Rev. Èagle nithiVingsspreadstandingr..headrevefiedonthunderbolt;aroLrnd.M.PLAET-ORIVSM.F.AED.CVR. Cr.+6qt

Syd.809. B.

Plaetoria.l.

Extremelvtine

400

Q. Porttponitn Musa. Denarius. circa66, AR 3.91 g. HeadofApollor.,hairtiedwithband;behind. Q.POMPONI; bei'ore,MVSA. Rev.HERCVLES-MUSARVMonl.andr.ofHerculesMusagetes.nakedexceptlbr'lion-skin, ilub beside him r., playing upon lyre. Cr. 4l0l l. Syd. 810. B. Pomponia 8.Rare. Wondert'ul1y toned and perfectly centred and struck, perfect Fdc

2',500

Denarius, AR 4.03 g. Laureate head ofApollo r.; behind, scroll. Rev. The Muse Clio standing

1.,

holcling scroll

andrestingelbowoncolumn;infieldr.andl.,Q.POMPONI-MVSA. Cr. 170/3. Syd.813.-B.Pompoiiall.

Abor,rt extremely fine

600

Denarius,.AR 3.59.g. As previous, but behind, sceptre. Rev. Melpomene facing, wearing sworrl and holding Jub in r. hand and tragic mask in l. hand: in field r. and 1., e.PoMpoNI-MVSA. cr. +tot+. syd. g16. B. Pon'rponia 14. Extrernelytìne/ver.yfine

800

139

Denarius, AP.4.22g.Asprevious,butbehind,pairofcrossedflutes. Rev.TheMuseEuterpestandingr.resting against column and holding two flutes, between i., Q.POMPONI and r., MVSA. Cr.41015. Syd. 815. Aboutextremelyfine 650 B. Pomponia 13. This issue has been redated by Charles Hersh and Alan Walker to the late 50s.

140

14t

112

Denarius, AR 3.38 g. As previous, but behind, eight-pointed star. Rev. The Muse Urania standing I., holding branch or rod held in r. hand; in field 1. globe set on low tripod; to r. and 1., Q'POMPONI-MVSA. Cr. 41018. Rare. Well centred on a broad flan. almost Fdc Syd. 823. B. Pomponia 22. Extremely fine

Another, AR 3.89 g.

L.ManLiu.s'IorquatLts. Denarius, AR3.97g. Headof Sibyl r..wearingivy-wreath; beneath,(SIBVLLA). 12.

Rare. Insignificant scratch on obv., struck in high relief and extremely

144

145

900

Rev. Tripod with leonine f'eet supporting amphora in bowl flanked by stars between L.TORQVAI and III.VIR,

all withintorqueborder. Cr.zllli lb. Syd.835. B.Manlia

t43

l'300

fine

Rosciu.s Fabattts. Denarius serratus, circa 64, AR 3.77 g. Head of Juno Sospita t. in goat-skin; beneath. L.ROSCI;behind,control-mark,jug. Rev.Girlstandingr.,draped,facingcoiledserpent;inexergue,FABAfI: Tonedandaboutextremelyfine inlìeldl.,control-mark.patera. Cr.412li. Syd.915. B.Roscia3.

2'500

Longùzas. Denarius, circa 63, AR 3.91 g. Veiled and diademed head of Vesta Ì.; behind. calyx; under chin,control-IetterI(?). Rev.Voterstandingl.,togate,droppingtabletmarkedVintocista:ir.rfieldr..LONGINVS. Tonedandaboutextren.relyfine Cr. zll3/1. Syd.93-5. B. Cassia 10.

350

1,. Cn.ssius

L.FurfusCn..f.BroccJttrs. Denarius,AR3.87g. HeadofCeresr.,betweencorn-earandbarley-grainandabove, tll-VIR;below trLrncation of the neck, BROCCHI. R.ev. Curule chair. above, L.FVRI/CN.Lì. Cr.4l4l1. Syd. 902. Lovely dark tone and extremely tìne B. Furia 23.

,100

400

Ex Ceresio sale 3. 1992. l2:1

I-+h

Another. ,1P .ì.t)8

t47

L. Aemilitrs Lepidus

Toned and extremely fine

350

Pattllus. Denarius, circa 62, AR 3.85 g. Veiled and diademed head of Concordia r.; around, PAVLLVS LEPIDVS CONCORDIA. Rev. Trophy flanked on r. by L. Aemilius Paullus and, on 1., king Perseus

andhistwosons:above,TER,inexergue.P,{VLLVS.

Cr.475/1. Syd.926. B.Aemilia

10.

Attractive tone and extremely fine

500

L. Scriboni.us LlDo. Denarius, AR 3.92g. FilletedheadofBonusEventus r.;behind, LIBO;before, BONEVENT. Rev. Square well-head of the Puteal Scribonianum hung with garland and two lyres, hammer l. on slep; above, PVTEAL, and in exergue, SCRIBON. Cr.41611a. Syd. 928. B. Scribonia 8. Lighly toned and struck on an exceptionally broad flan, extremely fine

600

Anolher. AR.r.8l g.

400

Er Ceresio sale 3, i992, 225. 148

l4q

Lightly toned and good extremely fine

Ex Ceresio saie 3. 1992. 126.

150

PaulLus Lepidus and L. Scribonius

Libo. Denarius, AR 3.96 g. Veiled and draped bust of Concordia

stephane;around, PAVLLVS LEPIDVS-CONCORD.

r.,

wearing

Rev. Squarewell-headofthe Puteal-Scribonianumhung

withgarlandandtwolyres,hammerl.onstep;above,PVTEAL.SCRIBON;inexergue,LIBO. Cr.4l7l1a. Syd. Tonedandextremelyfine 927. B. Scribonia8. Ex Ceresio sale 3. 1992. 227

151

400

L. Cclpurniu,s Piso M..f. Frzzgi. Denarius, circa 61. AR 3.98 g. Bust of Merc:ury r., wearing winged diadem; infieldl.,wreathandstar; infieldr.,dish. Rev.Knitèandpatera; above,M.PISO.M.F/FRVGI:allenclosedby Veryrare.Aboutextremelyfine l'600 laurelwreath. Cr.41tì/2b. Syd.825. B.Calpurnia23.

r52

M. Aemilius Lepldrls. Denarius, circa 61, AR 3.91 g. Diademedfemale headr. Rev. Horsemanr., carrying trophy over shoulder; below, M.LEPIDVS. Cr. 4191la. Syd. 827. B. Aernilia 21. Rare. Lightly toned and extremeli,

fine

r53

155

Aemilia

22.

Rale.Well-centredandcomplete,extrernelytine

-i9

Érl

PONTIF.MAX-S.C-TVTOR.REG. Cr.

9/2. Svd.

83 1. B.

Aemilia 23.

fine

1'600

Denarius. ARzl.00g. Laureateandveiledfemaleheadr. Rev.BasilicaAemiiia; above,AIMILIA; onr.,S.C; on I., [REF];beIow, M.LEPIDVS. Cr. 4l9l3a. Syd. 839. B. Aemilia 26. Very rare and extremely hard to find in thìs state ofpreservation. Extremely fine

3 500

M.NoniusSufènas. Denarius"circa59, AR3.9z1 g. HeadofSaturnr.lbefbre,SVFENAS;behind.sickleand stone. Rev. Sulla. bare-headed and in military attire. seated l. on pile of arms and holding spear and parazonium, crownedwithwreathbypalm-bearingMctr»'ystandingl.;inexergueandaround,SEX.NONI-PR.L.P.F. Cr.42ll Well-struckandextrernelyfìne 1. Syd.8tì5. B. Nonia 1.

.100

M.AeniliusScourus,PlautiusHlpsueLt.sAed car: Denarius.circa58. AR3.76g. Camel r..besideitakneeling tìgure with outstretched palm-branchl abor,e. M.SCAVR / AED CVR; on 1. and r., EX-SC; in exergue , REX ARETAS. Rev. JupìterthLrnclering l. in quadriga. scorpion belowlabove, PHYPSAE /AED CVR: on r., CAPTV: belolv, C.HYPSAE / PREIVE. Cr. 12211b. Svd. 912. B. Aemilia 8. Aboutextremelyfine

450

L. Mttrcius Philipltu.r. Denarius, circa 56, AR 4.03 g. Diademed head of Ancus Marcius r.: behind iituus and ANCVS. Rev. Equestrian statue r. on aqueductl above 1., PHILIPPVS; in five arches of the aqueduct. AQVA MAR. Cr. 425/1" Syd. 919. B. Marcia 28. Extremely weil-struck. with a very impressive portlait. Pleasantly toned and Fdc

-550

FtrtL.stus Conteliu.t

Sulla. Denarius, AR 4.09 g. Male bustr., wear"ing diadem with flowing ends and animal skin

overshoulders;above,FELlX. Rev.Diana,r,eiledandcrescented,drivingbìgathroughheavenreplesentedby three stars; in exergue, FAVSTVS. Cr. 126/2. Syd. 881a. B. Colnelia 60. Rare. Extre mely tìne

.111

600

Denarius. AR 4.27 g. Female head r., 'rvearing turreted crown; beneath, ALEXANDREA. Rer,. Togate figure standingl. andplacing diademonthe head of a smallerfigure in chiton carying sceptle; in exergue, M.LEPIDVS, Rare. Good very

157

1'400

Denarius, AR 4.00 g. As previous. but behind, wreath, and before, simpulum. Rev. As previous. Cr. 419/1d. About extremely fine / goocl vely fine Syd. 82t1. B. Aemilia 20.

and around.

1,56

2',200

Denarius, AR 3.98 g. Jewelled bust of Venus r., draped and wearing fiontale;behind. sceptre and S.C. Rev. Three trophies between jug and lituus: in exergue. monogram FAVSTVS. Cl426/3. Syd. tt84. B. Cornelia 63.

Lightlytonedandperfèctlycentred,Fdc

rrl

Denarius, AR 4.0,5 g. Head of young HercuÌes r. wearing lion-skin; behind, S.C and monogran.r FAVTSVS. Rev. Globe surounded by lbur wreaths, topmost jewelled. lowest llanked by aplustre and barley-ear. Cr. 4261 4a. Syd. 882. B. Cornelia 61. Rare. Toned and good ertremely fìne

Denarius, AR 4.03 B. Comelia 62.

g. As previous,

but without monogram. Rev. As previous. Cr.12614b. Syd. 883. Scarce. Lightly toned andertremely fine

800

65i)

650

C.MemmiLts C.f DenariLrs, AR3.99g. WreathedheadofCeresr.withcorn-wreathandearring; belbre, C'N.'lEMMI.C.F. Rev.TrophyofPonticarms.atthefootofwhich.kneeÌingcaptiver.:1.andr.,C.MEMMIVS-

IMPERAIOR. Cr.42'lll. Svd.920. B.Memmia 65

'200

Denarius, AR4.0zlg. As plevious. Rer,.Asprevious"butaround.AN XV.PR'H.O.C.S. Cr. 1l9lla. Syd.829. B.

151

10.

Attractivedalktoneandextremelvfine

Denarius, AR'1.00g. Laureate of Quirinus r.: behind, QVIRINVS;befbre. C.MEMMI C.F. Rev. Seated figure of Ceres r. withtorch and corn-ears, iniìeldr., snake;around. MEMMIVS AED.CERIALIA.PREMIVS.FECIT. Extrenlely fine Cr. 12712. Syd. 921. B. Memmia 9.

1'7

700

750

166

Q. Cassius Longlnas. Denarius, circa 55, AR 4.01 g. Veiled and diademed head of Vesta r.; before, VESTAI behind,Q.CASSIVS. Rev.TempleofVesta,withstatueofgoddessr.,rising,enclosingsellacurulis; infieldr.

andl.,votingurnandtabletinscribedAC. Cr.428/1. Syd.911 . B. \61

t68

Cassia9.

Extremelyfine

650

Denarius,4R4.11 g. Asprevious, butbefore, Q.CASSIVS, andbehind, LIBERIAS. Rev.Asprevious. Cr. 428/ 2. Syd.918. B. Cassia 8. Tonedandgoodveryfine

400

Denarius, AR 3.91 g. Youthful long-hairedhead of Genius populi Romani r., garlanded sceptre overl. shouider. Rev. Eagle withhalf-openedwings standingr. on thunderbolt, between lituus andjug;in exergue, Q.CASSIVS. Extremelyline Cr.42813. Syd. 916. B. Cassia

450

Ex Ceresio sale 3, 1992,234

169

110

A. Plautius. Denarius, AR 3.82 g. Turreted

and jewelled head of Cybele r., around, A.PLAVTIVSAED.CVR.S.C. Rev.Beforereinedcameistandingr.,cloakedanddrapedsub-reguluskneeling,offeringolive branch in r. hand; in exergue, BACCHIVS; in field r., IVDAEVS. Cr.43111. Syd. 932. B. Plautia 13. Wonderfuily toned and about extremely fine

-500

M. IuniusBnrtu.r. Denarius,circa54. AR3.68g. Headofl-. IuniusBrutus,Cos.509,r.;behind,BRVTVS. Rev. Head of C. Servilius Ahala, Mag. Eq. 439, r.; behind, AHALA. Cr.43312. Syd. 907. B. Iunia 30. Lustrous, extremely

1'600

fine

111

Q.PompeiusRiLy'as. Denarius, AR4.04g. Headof Suilar.;before,SVLI-A.COS. Rev.HeadofQ.Pompeius Rufus, Cos 89, r.;behind, RVFVS.COS;before, Q.POM.RVFI. Cr. 43411. 5yd.908. B. Pompeia4.

Rare.Aboutextremelyfine

t't2

113

174

g. Curule chair on base inscribed COS between arrow and laurel-branch; above, Q.POMPEI.Q'F / RVFVS. Rev. Curule chair on base inscribed Q.POMPEI RVF between lituus and wreath; above, SVLLA'COS. Cr. 34212. 5yd.909. B. Pompeia 5. Lightly toned, two small insignilìcant scratches on rev., aboutextremely fine

1'400

Denarius, AR 4.05

C. CoelitLs Culdus. Denarius, circa 51, AR.i.01 g. Head of C. Coelius Caldus. Cos 94, r.: before, C.COEL.CALDVS: below truncation of the neck, COS; behind. tablet inscribed with L.D. Rer'. Radiate head of So1 r. between l. and r.. oval Callic and round Macedonian shields; betbre. CALDVS.l[ ViR: ir.r upper tìeid 1.. S. Cr. 43i/1,b. Syd.892. B. Coelia5. Pieasantlytonedandgoocl veryfine Q. Sicinius. Denarius, circa 49, AR 3.95 g. Head of Fortuna populi Romani r., wearing fiontale and earringl around,FORI-P.R. Rev.Wingedcaduceusandfilletedpalmbranchinsaltirebetween,Ill-VIR;above,wreath; AlmostFdc be1ow, Q.SICINIVS. Cr. 440/1. Syd. 938. B. Sicinia 5.

.:1.00

1'20t)

50t)

Ex Ceresio sale 3, 1992,243.

175

Another, AR 3.90 g.

Aboutextrernely fine

-500

116

Cn. Nerius. Denarir.rs, AR 3.92 g. Head of Saturn r.. sickle or,er l. shoulder, belbre, NERI.Q.VRB. Rei,. Aquila flanked by signa, 1. with tablet insclibed H, r. with tablet inscribed M: acloss it, CO-S; in lìeld 1.. E.LENTI; in field r.. C MARC. Cr.41111. Syd. 937. B. Neria 1. Attractirre dark tone. rev. a little ofÌ--centre. otherwise extlemelv fine

700

fll

Mrt. AciLi.us. Denarius, AR 4.0:l g. Laureate head of Salus r.; behind, SALVTIS. Rev. !hletudo standing

t79

resting Fdc

,100

C. Iulius Caesar: Denarius, moving mint with Caesarl9-48. AR;1.00 g. Elephant advancing r. towards serpent rising 1. fiom ground: in exergue, CAESAR. Rev. Pontifical insigna, ladle, thuilble. axe and priest's bonnet. Fdc Clr.'143l1. Syd. 1006. B. Iulia 9. C 49.

650

Another. AR 3.86 g.

500

118

1..

l.armcrncolumnandhoÌdingsnakeinr.hand:onr.,MN ACILIVS;onl.,II.VIR.VALEV Cr.422lla. Syd.922.

Acilia

LoYely tone and almost Fclc

ls0

Another, AR 3.94 g.

t\l

Denarius.

and good

AR3.95r. Asplevious.butwithoutserpent. Asprel'ious. Cr.-. Sycì.-. B.-.

extremell,'fìne

Unique. Alrlrist

Ex NAC sale 2, 1990,

182

Lightly toned

46'7

Fdc

6-50

1'500

Cn. Pomepeius Magnus and Cn Piso. Denarius, movingmintwithPompeycirca49, AR3.78 g. Beardedhead ofNumar.,wearingdiademinscribedNVMA;behind,CN.PISO.PRO.Q. Rev.Prowr.;above,MAGN;below, Extremelyfine 1'500 PRO.COS. Cr.44611. Syd. 1032. B. Calpurnia 30. C4.

Ex Tkalec sale 1991,233.

\-.

Cn. Pompeius MagnuswithM. Terentius Varo. Denarrus, moving mint with Pompey, AR 3.83 g. Terminalbust Rev. Uprightsceptrebetweendolphinandeagle;inexergue, ofJupiterr.withdiadem;behind,VARRO.PRO.Q. MAGN.PRO/ ICOSI. Cr.44'717a. Syd. 1033. B. Terentia 15. C 3. Rare.Magnificentstyieandsuperb

3',200

Ex NAC sale 4,1992,262.

\-i

S-i

L. Hostilius Sasema. Denarius, circa 48. AR 3.62 g. Draped bust of bearded Gallic warior r.; behind, Iong shield. Rev. Biga driven at gallop by charioteer r.; behind him, warrior with shield, hurling spear L, above, L.HOSTILIVS;below,SASERNA. Cr.44812a. Syd.952. B.Hosti1ia2. Hirmer,Romancoins,p1.21,82183. Rare. Attractive old cabinet tone and extremely fine

3 600

Denarius. AR4. ì 0 g. Headof Gallic woman with longhairr.lbehind, carnyx. Rev. L.HOSTILIVS-SASERNA on either side of facing statue ofArtemis of Massilia, richly dressed and wreathed, holding long spear in l. hand and resting r. on head ol stag leaping L Cr. 448/3. Syd. 95 I. B. Hostilia 4. Unusually almost complete and about

l'000

Fdc

Carnyx and long oval shield, as on the previous lot, are shorthand for Gaull the statue ofArtemis commemorates Caesar's clemency to Massilia, which he had taken fairly painlessly from the Pompeians in the previous year.

186

Albinus Brutif. Denarius, AR 3,86 g. Jewelled head of Pietas r.; behind, PIETAS. Rev. Two righthands ciasped overwingedcaduceus; beneath,ALBINVSBRVTI. Cr.45012. Syd.942. B.Postumial0. Toned and extremely fine

,150

Ex NAC sale 6, 1993, 313.

.si

41 , AR 3.83 g. Facing bust of Medusa, snakes in hair; below, Cr.453l L.PLAV[TIVS]. Rev.Victorystandingtoforewithpalmbranch,leadingfourhorses;below,PLANCVS.

L. Plautius Plancus. Denarius, circa 1a. Syd.959. B. Plautia

138

189

190

14.

Lovelyirridescenttoneandgoodextremelyfine l'200

Denarius, AR4.05g. Asprevious,butL.PLAVTIV. Cr.453/1 -.cf.453lla(butPLAVTIV)andzl53/1e(but no snakes). cf. B. Plautia 15. NAC sale 7, 640 Probably only the second specimen known of this variety, good very fine

800

C. Antius C.f. Restla. Denarius, AR 4. 15 g. Bare head of C. Antius Restio, Tr. Pl.68, r.;behind, RESTIO. Rev. Naked Hercules walking half-right, paludamentumoverl. arm, holding club inraisedr. hand andtrophy inl.;in field r., C.ANTM'C.F. Cr.455/1a. Syd. 970. B. Antia 1. Rare. A wonderful portrait, attractive tone and extremely

fine

1'300

1., DEI PENATES. Rev. Naked Hercules advancing Cr.45512b. Syd.971. B.Restia2. A very rare variant, about extremeiy fine

1'000

Denarius, AR 3.73 g. Jugate heads of Penates r.;in field

three-quartersr.,headtofore,holdingclubandtrophy.

r9r

lulius Caesar Denarius, Africa circa4T-,16, AR 3.83 g. Diademed bust of Venus r., wearing dotted necklace. 1., head facing, carrying palladium in r. hand and bearing his father Anchises on I. shoulder. Cr. zl58/1. Svd. 1014. B. Iulia 10. C 12. Lightly toned, extremely 1ìne / Fdc C.

Rev. Aeneas naked. standing three-quarters

400

192

Another, AR 3.8,1 g.

193

Q. Caetilius MetellLts Pius Sciplo. Denarius, Africa. AR 3.7,1g. Laureate head of Jupiterr.; before, Q'METELI below. PIVS. Rev. Elephant r.; above. SCPIO; below, IMP Cr. 459/1. Syd. 10,16. B. Caecilia 47.

Dark tone and extremelv fine

Exceptionally well-struck,

191

o1d

cabinettone and extlemely fine

Afiica, AR 3.89 g. Lion-headed Cenius terrae Africae. holding ankh in r. hand; above, C'T'AI on r.. Q.METELLVS.PIVS;onl.,SCPIO.IMP Rev.Victorystanclingl.,holdingcaduceusinr.handandpaterainl. hand:behind,PCRASSVS.IVN;before.LEG'PRO'PR. Cr.46011. Syd. 1050. B.Caecilia5l.

fine

Mn. Cordiu.s Rrfi.i. Denarius, circa

116,

199

200

T. Carisius. Denarius, circa 46, AR 3.8-5 g. Draped and jewelled bust of Victory r.: behind, S'C. Rev. Victory driving racing quadriga r.; in exergue. T'CARISI. Cr.16415. Syd. 985. B. Carisia 3.

600

C. Consitlius Puetus. Denarius, AR 4.00 g. Laureate and diademed head of Venus 1.;behind, PAETI. Rev. andreins in 1. hand: in exergue, C'CONSIDI. Cr. 465/ Victory in quadrigat., holding wreathin r. hand, palm-branch ' Very unusual to find so well-struck. Toned and good very 1ìne a. Syà. 993. B. Considia 7.

300

yt:ith A. HirtiLrspr Aureus, AV 7.99 g. Veiled female head r.; around C CAESAR-COS TER. Gooclextremelyfine Rev.Lituus,jugandaxe; benéath.A.HIRTIVS.PR. Cr. 16611. Syd. 1017. C2.

-5'000

Extremelytìne

,t'500

Iuliu.s Cuesar

Arrolhs. AV 8.t)0

202

Iulius Cctesax Denarius, uncertain mint, AR

21.04 g. Barley-crowned head of Ceres r.; in field 1. and r., ICOS.ITERT-DICT.ITER. Rer,.Ladle,thurible.jugandlituus;above,AVGVR;below,PONT'MAX;infieldr., Attractivetoneandextrernelyfine D. Cr. 16711a. S,vd. 1023. B. Iulia 16. C,1. Bahrl-eldt 19.

600

Denarius, Spain circa 46-45. AR:1.08 g. Diademed head of Venus r., at her l. shoulder, Cupid r.- Rev. Trophy of Gallic arms. long tunic, horned helmèt, long spear, oval shields, long swords and carnyces, at lbot ofrvÌtich, r.. naked Gaul, crouthed, hands boirnd, and 1., half-clad Gallic female in mourning pose;in exergue, CAESAR. Extremelyfine Cr. z168/1. Syd. 1014. C

600

Cn. Pompeius Magnus u,ith M. Poblicius pru propr Denarius, Spain, AR 3.90 g. Head of Roma r. wearing cresteclAitichelmei:around,M.POBLICI.LEG.PRO-pR. Rev.Hispania,draped,holdingtwospe:Lrs,fromwhich hangs shieldoverl. shoulder standingr. and givingpalm-branchto bare-headedGnaeus Pompeli inmilitary attire, standingl.onprowof ship.;belowandinfieldr.,CN.MAGNVS.lMP. Cr.469/1a. Syd. 1035a. B.Pompeia9. Almost extremely tìne

600

13.

204

205

300

Toned and good extremelY line

l0l

203

750

AR 3..11 g. Jugate heads of Dioscuri r.. wearing laureate pilei;_around,

RVFVS.III.VIR. Rev. Venus standing 1., holding scales in r. hand and sceptre inl.. with Cupidperched on shoulder: Tonedandextremelytìne behincl. MN.CORDIVS. Cr. zl63llb. Syd.976c. B. Cordia l. r98

2'500

Q. Caecilius Metelltts P iusv,ith Eppius leg. Denarius, Afiica, AR 3.94 g. Head of Afiicar. laureate and wearing elephant skin; before, barley-ear;-below plough: on r. and 1., Q.METELL-SCIPIO IMP. Rev. Hercqle.s stiLndilg

Cr.46ll tacìngwithr.handonhipandrestingl.armonclubdrapedwithlion-skin;onr.andl.,EPPIVS-LEGF'C. Aboutertremelyfine I S);d. 105 I. B. Caeiilia 50. t9'7

4 500

Denarius,

Rare. Lightly toned, counter-mark T and test cut on rev., otherwise good extrernely

196

600

Q. Caet:iLitrs Metellus Piu.s St:ipio tyith P. Liciniu.s Crassu.s Iunionus. Denarius, Afiica, AR 3.91 g. Female head r.. wearing turreted crown: between l. and r. corn-ear and caduceus; beÌow, rostrum tridens; above, uncertain

lectangulàrobject; onr..CRASS.IVN:onl.LEG.PRO.PR. Laurelwreathborder. Rev.Trophybetweenl.and r..lituusandjugronr.,SCIPIMP; onI.,METELPIVS. Cr.;160/3. Syd. 1049. B.Cornelia52. Very rare. Attractive tone and good extremely fine

195

400

LctLlius Pttlicona"s. Denarius, circa 45, AR 3.71 g. Jewelled head of Libertas r., wearing frontale; behind. LIBERTATIS. Rev.PALIKANVSabovesubselliumsetuponcunedplatfornroltheRostra.onfrontofwhich arcarle with rive compartments' three containinsn Prow

hS;T.'i:":ilr1.3ir';r3;riìXlL3o.

"*t..-.lv

rìn.

400

106

ltiliusCaesarwithL.Plancus. Aureus, AY1.91 g. DrapedbustofVictoryr.;behind,C.CAES;bcfbre,DIC.TER. Rev. Jug between 1. and r., L.PLANC-PR.VRB. Cr. 475llb. Syd. 10i9b. Bahrlèldt 20. Unusually well-struck on a broad flan. extremely tìne

)07

Iulius Caesor vtith P. Sepulliu.s Macer. Denaius. circa 44. AR 3.67 g. Wreathed head of Caesar r.; around, CAESAR-DICT.PERPETVO. Rev.Venusl..holdingVictoryinr"hnndandsceptreinl.hand,atbottomofwhich shield; behind. P.SIEPVLLIVSI;before, MACER. Cr.480/9. Syd. 1073a. C 39. Alf'òldi 10. Rare. Lovely tone and good very fìne

108

Denarius, AR3.90g. Asprevious. Rev.Asprevious,butatbottoìnofsceptre,star. C 40. Alf'òldi

109

6',000

2',000

Cr.480/11. Syd.1072.

Rare. Toned and extremely fine

2'800

Denarius, AR 3.81 g. Wreathedheadof Caesarr., wearingveil;before, CAESARlbehind, DICT.PERPETVO.

Rev.Asprevious,butatbottor.nof sceptre.shield. Cr.480/13. Syd. 1074. C39. Alfòldi9. iine

2'600

Denarius, AR3.8-5g. Asprevìous. Rev.Asprevious,butatbottornof sceptre,star. Cr.480/14. Syd. 107,1a. Rare. Beatifully toned and good extremely fine C 39. Altòldi 7.

4',00i)

Rare. Attractive tone and about ertremelv

lL0 :11

Marcus Antoniu.s. Denarius. Gallia Cisalpina circa 43, AR 3.76

Bearded head of Octavian r.; in tìeld r.,

M.ANTON.IMP;intìeldl.,lituus. Rev.LaureateheadofCaesarr.:belbre,CAESAR.DIC:behind,jug.

lll

Syd. 1165. C2

Cr.488/

Very r"are. Dark tone and about extremely fine

P.ClodiusM.J.Turrinu.s. Denarius,circa42. AR3.929. LaureateheadofApollor.:behind, l1,re. P CLODIUS - M.F. Diana, diademed and wearing long chiton, qr.river and bow over r. shoulder, standing right and holding a flaming torch in each hand. Cr.494123. Syd. 1117. B. CÌaudia 15

1-i

116

2'800

Rev.

hall:

Toned and extremely fine

40t)

L. Lit'ineius Regulus. Denarius. AR 3.92 g. Laureate head of Caesar r., between l. and r., palm-branch and caduceus. Rev. BuIl charging r.; above. LIVINEIVS; below, REGVLVS. Cr.491124. Syd. 1 106. C 27. Rare. Pleasant tone and about extremelv fìne

5 500

Denarius, AR 3.86 g. Head of the praetorl. Regulus r.; behind. REGVLVSI befbre, .PR.. Rev. Curule chair with three fasces on each side; above, L.LIVINEIVS; below, REGVLVS. Cr.191121 . Syd. 1 109. B. Livineia 10. Wonderfully toned and extremely fìne

700

Denarius, AR 3.89 g. As previous, but no legend. Rev. Modius; on either side, corn-ear; above, L.LIVINEIVS; in exergue, REGVLVS. Cr. 494129 . Syd. I I 1 I . B. Livineia Toned and about extremeÌy fine

500

L.MussidiusLongas. Denarius, AR3.70g. Headof Concordiar.,wearingveii; belowchin,crescent;behind, CONCORDIA. Rev. ShrineofVenus CloacinainscribedCLOACIN;above, L.MUSSIDIVS.LONGVS. Cr.494/ 42c. Syd. 1093b. B. Mussidia 6. Attractivetoneandextremelytìne

800

13.

Denarius, AR 3.86

Radiate and draped bust of Sol facing. Rev. As previous, but CLOAC instead of B.MussidiaT. Toned,reverseoff-centre,aboutextremelyfine

CLOACIN. Cr.494113b. Syd. 1094a.

Italy, AR 3.96 g.

Lepitlus and Octavian. Denarius, LEPIDVS.PONT. MAX.III.VIR.V.R.P.C Cr.:195/2a. Syd. 1323. B. Aemilia 35.

Bare head

Lepidus

r.l

300

around,

Rev. Head of Octavian r.laround. CAESAR.IMP.IIi.VIR.R.P C. Unsually good fbr this issue. good very fìne

2',600

GtLius Cassius intp untl Mart-us Aquinu.s leg. Aureus, mint moving with Cassius circ l,4342, AV 8.06 g. Heacl of Liberlas r., wearing diadem; below, LIBERT-ASl behind, M.AQVINVS.LEG. Rev. Tripod with cauldron,

decorated with two laurel-branches: on Bahrtèldt 56. C 2

1.,

C.CASSI; on r.. PR.COS. Cr.:198/1. Syd. 1302. B. Cassia 12. Extremely rare and interesting. Extremely fìne

Follorving the assassination of Caesar during the Ides of March in,1-l BC, ir climate ol profbrLnduncertaintl'dominated RonreBrutus ancl Cassius. Caesar's iLssassins. travelled east that autumn. ostensibly to take control of Crete and Cyrene and to oversee grain supples. Their real intention was to prellare men and arrns in case a net,r'civil war should break out. Atier the death oflrtius and Pansa in the battle oI l\lodena (.13 BC), Octavianus. rvho u'as clectcd consul at the age oftwentv. revoked thc llnrnesty agreement with the rebels. He had in the rneantime bee n inr ested w jth fu[1power over all the Eastern provices. ancl now joined Antonius and Lepidus to fbrm the second tliulnvirate. Backed by the Ler Petliu.he immediately took steps to crush armed resistance fiom the republicans in the East. Lepidus r:emained in Rome, whileAntonius and Octavianus landed in Dyrrachium and headed tor.vards Macedonia. The northern sÌopes ol Pangeus at Philippi \\'ere the setting fbr twin battles

38'000

in October 42, which ended in deleat for the republicans fighting under Brutus and Casslus. The obverse of this aureus beus the inscription M AQVINVS LEG(ATVS) LIBERTAS, coupled with the head of Libertas. This abstract concept was a beacon of stoic inspiration in republican ptopaganda directed against Caesar in his role as dict(1tor perpetluzs, and which even succeeded in convincing young Roman intellectuals such as the poet Horatio. On the reverse, Cassins is refened to as PR(O) COS, from which the coin's date can be infèrred as 43 BC. The lolìowing story by Plutarcus (Vita Bruti 24) may shed lìght on the symbol ofthe tripod. a competive trophy related to the cult ofApol lo: "The momentto drinkarrived, andeveryonetoasted thevictoryofBrutus andthe freedomoftheRomans. Brutus, wishingto heighten his fiiends' exhortations. demanded a lirger tankard; on receiving it. he spontaneously uttered the following verse: "The dire Moira and Apollo slew me" IOmero, II XVI 8491 Historians also say that on leavjng camp tbr the fìnal battle ofPhilippi, hls password to the sentry was "Apollo"; conclude that the verse uttered was an omen of imminent disaster.

220

as such

Gaius Cttssius imp. and Lentulus Spinther. Aureus, mint moving with Cassius, AV 8. i 5 g. Veiled and draped bustofVestar.;behind, C.CASSI.IMP;before, LEIBERIAS. Rev. SacrificiaÌvase andlituus; below, LENTVLVS / SPINT. Cr. 500/2. Syd. ì 304. Bahrfeldt 59. Hirmer pL.27,91 Very rare and Fdc .

20'000

Lentulus Spinther is perhaps the son of Spinther, co.r 57, who became legendary tbr his lavish expenditure while aedile and praetor and rvhose ta§te, as evidenced by the bust ofLibertas, was influenced by the rich post-Sullan late hellenistic style that òharacterises the period ofPompey's rriumphs. The spelling oflelberlns is selt--consciously archaic,evoking ancient virtues in a style redoleni of denarj i issued earlier under Brutus. The reverse type symbolises the augurate of Spinther (or, of course, Cassirr: r. rutherrticating Iri. ar'tir illgs sr moneyer.

221

222

223

Denarius,mintmovingwithCassius. AR4.009. Asprevious. Cr.500/3. Syd. 1307. Toned and extremely fine

2'000

Bntms y'ith Petlianus Cos/a. Denarius. mint moving with Brutus circa 13-42, AR 3.53 g. Laureate head of Apollo r.;before, COSTA: behind, LEC. Rev. Trophy v,ith shield and two spears: on r., BRVTVS; on 1.,IMP Delightfultt»ieandextremelyfine Ci. -506/2. Syd. 1296.

r 600

BnttLLs

ytith Cu,scu Longus. Denarius, mint moving with Brutus, AR 3.87 g. Head of Neptune r., below trident

to1.:around,CASCA-LONGVS. Rev.Victory.drapedandwithpalm-branchovershoulder.tramplingr.upon broken sceptre and proffèring regal taenia u,ith both hands" Cr. 507 12. Syd. I 298. C 3.

225 226

221

228

Rare. Toned and good verY fìne

1',300

SextLts Pontpeius crs Intpertrtor and Pre.fect of the t'leet. Denarius. Sicily circa,t2--40. AR 3.82 g. Head of PornpeytheGreatbetweenjugandlituus;nbove,MAG.PlVS.IMP.ITER. Rer..DiademedNeptunestandingl. naked except lbr cÌoak, holding aplustre and rvith r. foot on prow; on either side, one ofthe Catanean brothers bearinghis fatheron his shoulders: above . PRAEF;in exergue, C[.AS.ET ORAE/MARIT'EX'S'C. Cr.511/3a. Rare.OutstandingdarktoneandanerceptionaÌpoltrait,extremelyfine Syd.1344. C 17.

51)00

Denarius, Sicily, AR 3.95 g. Asprevious. Rev.As previous. butinexergue, ORAE.MARIT ET/CLAS'EX'S'C.

Cr.5lli3b.

Syd. 1345. C

18.

Extrernelyrare.Lightlytonedandbeautifulstyle,vittuallyFdc

7'500

Mttrcus Antonius antl actun,itLrr. Denalius, nrint moving with M. Antonius circa ,11, AR 3.79 g. Bare head of Antonyr., behind, jug;around, M.ANT.IMP AVG.IIII.VIR R.P.C.L.GEll,L.Q.P. Rev. Bareheadof Octar ian r'.1 behind, lituus;around. [CAESAR.IMP.PONT] III VIR.R.P.C. Cr. 517/8. Syd. 1l 88. C 10. Rare. About extremelv fine

2'800

head of Divus Iulius r.; behind, lituus; in field Cr.52612. Syd. 1132. C 46. Attractive dark tone and about extremely fine

.+'000

Q. Voconius VitLLlus. Denarius, circa 40. AR 4.04

g. Laureate

r.,DIVI.NLI. Rev.Youngbull standingl.;above,Q.VOCONIVS;belowVITILVS.

Marcu,t Antonius with PLLblius Ventitlius Bassas. Denarius, East circa 39, AR 3.60 g. Head of M. Antony r.; behind, lituus; around, [M.]ANT.lM III[.V.R P.Cl. Rev. Male lìgure standing facing, holding sceptre in r. hand, cloakoverl. arm andbranchin 1. hand;onr., P'VENTIDI;on1., PONT.IMP. Cr.531/Ib. Syd. 1175. B. Ventidia 1.

75.

Of the highest rarity, only the third specimen known. Two counter-malks on obv., otherwise about very fine / fine

The 1ìgure ofVentidius Bassus. ancl the storv surrouncling him. became irn ancient model rvhose pervasiveness led to its inclusicrn in tlre i ntlex" Demututione morum ctnd.fur'turrrrr," of the book "Memorable Episodes and Quotations" by Villerius Marimus (VI9. 9). Giovenalis also cites this exarnple (Scr. VII i 97) as proof o1'virtue in the stars. and the astonishing power

5'500

of trite. Bnt what was the myrh behind Ventidius l A long chapter of Aro (:te.\ Attic(te (XY z1) by ALilus Gellius gives us a vivid biograph ical accoLlnt ofthe mysterious character of Iorvly birth, lvho rose to the peaks ofpoliticai life. "It was lately remarkecl jn the conversation ofcertain old and learned lnen that in ancient times nrirny persons ofnrost obscure birth. who were previously heìd in great contenlpt. had nsen to the hrghest oftrce. Nothing, howevcr. ercited rnore wondet than the story of Ventidius Bassus. He u,as born at Picenum in hurlble circumstances. and with lìis 1.rìother llas tiìken prisoner by Pr-rrnpeius Strabo, l'atherol Pompeius the Grerrt. in the Social Warin the course of rvhich Strabo subdued theAesculani. Al-terwarcls. rvhen Pompeìus Strabo triumphed. the boy was carried in iris mother's arms amid the rcst of the captives as they liled past the general's chariot. As a grorvn man, he worked hard lor his livelihoocl as a humble buyer of mules ancl carriages. which he hacl contracted with the State to ftrrnìsh ro fhe magistrates who had been allotted provinces. In that occupation he made the acquaintance oflulrus Caesar, and went with htm Lo the Gallic provinces. His commendable energy in theprovince andpronrpt execution ofcomnrissions during the later civil warwon him Caesar's fiiendship, and through this he rose to the highestrank. He was subsequently rnade tribune ofthe Cornmons. then praetor. at which time he was declared apubl ic eneml'by the Senate along rvith MarkAntony. When the parties were ìater united. he not only recoverecl his lòrnrer rank. but gained tirst tlre pontificate ancl then rhe consulship. Rememberin-r thar Ventidius Bassus had originally maile his living as a mule-tender. the Roman people voiced their: indignatìon through verses that \\ere posted eve]:]'were about the citl str.-cts:

Assemble, soothsayers and augurs alll A potent mystery has taken place of late; For he who curried mules is consul now. Suetonlus Tranquillus writes that Mark Antony put this same Bassus in charge of the eastern provinces, ard that when the Parthians invadèd Syria he routed them in three battles; that he was the first to celebrate à tdumph over the Partians, and that he was honoured with a public funeral.

l'r

Cn. Domitir,ts Calyinus. Denarius, Spain, AR 4.01 g. Head of Helcules r.; behind, OSCA. Rev. Simpulum, aspergillum, axe and apex; below, DOM.COS.ITER.IMP. Cr. 5321 l. Syd. 1358. Rare. Struck on a very broad flan and about extremely fine

Sempronius

Atratinus.

2 000

39. ,8, 22.70 g- M'ANT'IMP TER'COS' P.C Confronted portraits of Antony r. and Octavia l.

Sestertius, Corinth (?) circa

DES.ITER.ET.TER.III.VIR.R

Quadriga drawn r. by hippocamps, surmountedby t\ro drivers;to 1.,HS;below,Aandsquareobject. M.Amandry,LernonnayageenbronzedeBibulusAtratinusetCapito,SNR 65,1986,cf.pl.11,7-9. RPC 1453. Extremelyrareandinterestingissue.Greenpatinaandaboutveryfìne Rev. L.AIRAIINVS.AVGVR.COS.DESIG

.\IttrL:tts AntonitLs antl Cleopatrur. Denarius. Antioch circa -32. AR 3.71 g. Bare head of M. Antony r.; behind, tiar':Llaround.ANTONI.ARMIEl.llA DEVICTA]. Rer,. Diademedanddrapedbustof Cleopiìtl'a: intìeldr., stem of prow: around, CI-EOPAIR,,\E RECINAE.[REGVM.FILIORVM REGVM]. Cr'.543/1. Syd. 1210. C i. R are and lascinating. unusually without tesi-cut. Toned aìld pleasant. good \rery

fine

Mru'cus Antoni,rs. Denarius, mint moving with Antony circa 32-3 1, AR 3.85 g. Ship r., sceptre tied with

;1'500

0'000

fillei

ser on prow: above, ANT.AVG; below. III.VIR.R.P.C. Rev. Aquila between two standards; above, r EG XII.ANTIQVAE. Cr.51419. Syd. 1231. C 40. Rare. Insignilìcant coLÌnter-mark on rev., otherwise about extremely fine

7(Xi

Denarius, mint moving with Antony, AR 3.63 g. As previous. Rev. As previous, but LEG.XVIII'LYBICAE. Rare.Aboutextremelytine Cr. 541111 . Syd. 124.0. C

700

Denarius. mint moving withAntony, AR 3.80 g. As previous. Rer,. As previous. l-.ut LEG-VI. Cr. 544119. Dark tone and about extremely fine Si,d. 1223. C 33.

400

Denarius, mint n.roving with Antony, AR 2.75 g. As previous. Rev. As previous, but LEG-X. Cr.511124. Tonedandextremelytine Sid. 1228. C 38.

750

Denarius,mintmovingwithAntony, AR3.72g. Asprevious. Rer,.Asprevious,butLEG-XII. Cr.544/26. Syd. GoodvelYfine 1130. C 41.

,501)

Denarius. n-rint moving withAntony, AR 3.75 g. As previous. Rev. As previous, but LEG-XIII. Cr. 5:14128. lbnedandextrenrelyfine S1,d. 1232a. C

600

53.

42.

The Roman Empire The mint is Rome unless otherwise stated

Octavian 238

, AY 7 .73 g. Bare head r. Rev. IMP-CAESAR Victory standing facing on globe, head wings spread, holding wreath in r. hand and vexillum over shoulder in 1. Bahrfeldt 109. RIC 268. BMC 623. C 113. CBN 85. Ponton d'Amècourt collection 53 (these dies). Rare. A very delicate portrait of Octavian , extremely fine / about extremely fine

Aureus, Italy circa2g-21 1.,

16'000

The gold and siìvercoinage bearing ttre legend CAESARDIVIF andiMPCAESAR represents Octavian's wiucoinage, struck fbr tÉe payment of his tròops bet'ore and atier the battle of Actium. This aureus belongs to the series TMP CAESAR- which began àround 29 BC and ended in 27 BC; the mint of this issue n'rust have been ltalian. probably at or near Octavian's naval l.readquarters in Brundisium.

The rèverse type

239

ofthis aureus celebrates Octavian's great victory overAntol]y and Cleopatra atActium.

Denarius,Italy, AR3.83g. CAESARCOSVI Bareheadr.;behind.lituus. Rev.AEGVPTOCAPTO Crocodile moving r. with open jaws. RIC 27-5a. BMC 650. C 2. CBN 906 (these dies). Rare. About extremely tine

5'000

The Battle of Actium, fbught on 2nd Septernber 3 1 BC in the gulf of Ambracia, marked a turnaround in the war between Ocravianus on one side. anà Antony who was allied to Cleopatra, Queen ofEgypt, on the other: the flagship bearingAntony and Cleopatra was lbrced to flee due to the treason by the eaìtern forces. When Octavianus invadedAlexandria a fer'v moths later in 3Ò BC, Antony and Cleopatra were forced to take their own lives. The Roman lbrces swept awa1, all re.sistance in Egypt and Octavianui took control as the heir to the Egyptian kings, establishing the Prefecture 9_f Egyp_!, which he Jirst eiÉusted to Cornelius Gal lus. The entire bureaucratic maChjne remainedjust as it had been created by the Ptoletrys. There was cultural continuity too, as shown by the presence of the crocodile on the reverse ofthis denarius. The crocodrle (sohek in Egyptian, soucho,s in Greek) was tÀe mòst impoftant divinity in the Fayyum region. This was a vast oasis situated appròximately 80km south-west ofCairo. surroundèd by pools teeming with fìsh and woods abundant with birds and anmals. Thè Augusteàn geographer Strabo (XVII 1 , 3 8 C 8 1 I ) testifies to the veneration afforded to the crocodile, the sacred animal in the city ofArsinoe, the "crty of Crocodiles".

Octavian 24o

Augustus, 27 BC - AD 14

Aureus.uncertainrrintatier2TBC, AV7.90g. CAESAR Laureatebustl. Rev.AVGVSTVS Heitèrwalking l. Bahrfeldtl3g. RIC-cf.536(headr.). BMC-cf.661 (heiferr.). C27"d'unstylemagnifique". CBNl007 (these dies).

Of the highest rarity, only three specimens knorvn (Bibliothéque Nationale. Leningrad, and this coin) from only oie pair oidies. One of the nrost prestigior.rs and celebrated coins of the Roman Empire and probabÌy the most desirable of the coinage of Augustus. An exceptional portrait ol'ma-enifìcent style, extremely fìne

The obt,ersc of this aureus clepicts Augtrstus' head crowned with a laurel w reath. and the reverse shorvs the heitèr of N41'ron. The portrait sllows a sofinessìrf tbrm ìn the modelling and a certain tìeld snoothness in the rendering of the skin, with little el1èct of shaclow. These l'eatures comhine to create iì most noble ima-{e" with great detail in the hairgathcred on top of the heacl ancl {alling in ringlets rvhich liarnes an extremel.v fìLithfìl rendition of the facialcharacteristics. contrasting with the st1'lise tl portrait of Giard 1008. Ml ron of Eleutere, and latrerly of Athens. rvirs one of the most f amous sculptors of the fifih centurl' along Yith Phidias alt]] Polyclitus. The heifèr he scLr lpted in Beotia was celebratecl in both the classical and Byzantine worlcls (cf. Tzetz., Chil. 37d). Myron wiÌs a ntaster of bovine sculpture (.boultlastus'. Dioscorìdes in Anth. Pal. IX 73,1): the ftrur bronze bulls

yfi

surroundingthealtarintheporticusofthetempleoiApolÌoPalatinushavebecnattributedtohim(PropertiusII31,7s.:"r'n,fuful

,rlgna ". " statues tìr ll o1'lifè" ). He successfuì1y i rrparted bronze u'ith sofÌness and Iiving tbrm, creating a sensation ofanimation in the lreilèr in the Acropolis consecrated to Atlìena, probably on the occasion of the Panathenee .The Anth.oLogitL PaLcttirn has preserved not less tlian -3:l epigrams (cl. Anrii. Pal.IX713-712-t IX 793-798) attesting to the exlraordinary r''r'rltas_of the

ettìgy, wirh its extraordinarily riaiural appearance apparentÌy capable oftixrling evcn acalfrvhich would greet itas though it wère its natural mother (A nth. PuL.lX 73-l). Thc lbllowing epi-erarm by Leonrdas olTaras (Antlz. Pul.IXl ).9) who livecl jn the first halfofIII centur.v BC. givcs us a vague idea ofthe ancients'ircredible adnriration 1òr this sculpture. "Myron did not mould mel he liedl but driving tne fronr the herd, he lired nle to a stone base".

FoitheRomanworldu'ecanaswcllqtrcte thelòllor.vingepigrambytheLatinpoetDecinlusMagnusArtsonius(circa3l0 393 AD). Epigrarn 56 of the collection. fìrllowed by another seven also dedicated to the heitèr of Myron. continues thus: Bucula sum, caelo genitoris lacta Myronis aerea: nec tìctam me puto. secl genitam. Sic me taurus init. sic proxima bucula urugit. :it viltrlrr. siliert: uherl no\lrr pelil. Miraris quod tallo gregem'l Gregis ipse magister inter pascentes me numÒrare solet. The heifìr passed from Athens to Ronìe, where it rvas admired in the temple of peace erected between 7 I ancl 75 AD by Vespasianu.s. the fìrst emperor ofthe Flavian dynasty. Procopius ofCaesarea. the Greek Byzantine historian. elso refèrs to

theheiftrinhisDe belLoGorhito (VI 21.): "Andthere(=i1 theForumoiPeace)isaisotheheitèrof Myron".Procopitts' inibrmation

is also interesting because it erplains the presence of the heifer on Vespasian gold colns (cf.

7).

85 000

t+l

r 1l

in front lront. r.; lltuLrs liturrs rn CAESAR Bare head r.: 21-26 BC, AR 12.05 g. IMP CAt'SAR Cistophorus. Pergamum ctrc:- 2l-26 Rev. AVCVSTV§ Capricorn r., head revertecl. cornucopia on -shoulder: all_u'ithin laurel wreath. RIC 487. Perfèctly struck and centred with a superb tone. Fdc BMC 698. C 16. CBN9-50. P. Carisius. Denarius, Emerita 25-23

BC, AR

3.67

IMP CAESAR-AVGVSTVS Bare head

6 000

Rev. p.CARISIVS.LEG.PRO.PR Round shield with central boss and decoration; to l. spear-head; to r. curved sword. RIC 2a. BNIIC 278. C 400. CBN 1028 (this obv. die)' Rare. Attractively toned and good extremely

'1'000

lt.r

Denarius. Samos 2l-20 BC. AR 3.,17 -e. CAESAR Bare head r. Rev. AVGVSTVS Young bull standin--s

l'200

-,--r

Denarius. Colonia Patricia circa i9 BC, AR 3.77 g. CA|ESARI-AVGVSTVS Bare head r. Rer'. IOV-TON n pitei stancling l. in hexastyle ternpe. holding- thuiderbolt in r. hand and l. Ieaning on sceptre. RIC 64. BMC

Aboutextremelyfìne

800

Denarius. Colonia Patticia. AR 3.8 1 g. CAESAR-AVGVSTVS Bare head r. Rer'. OB/CIVIS/SERVAIOS in Aboutextremelytìne/extrernelyfine oak wreath. RIC 77a. BMC 378. C)08. CBN

700

lìne

RIC475. BMC663. C28.

36:. c

179. c"BN

CBN94l:

Insignificantcounter-markonrev..otherwiseexfi'emelvfìne

1098.

115-5.

Denarius. Colonia Patricia. AR 3.82g. CAESAR-AVGVSTVS BiLreheadr. Rev. OB CIVIS /SERVAIOS above

RIC79a. BMC cf.383(headl.). C2-15. andbelowoak-wreathenclosingshieldinscribeclwithSPQR/CLV Counter-markonobv. otherwiseaboutextremell,fine CBN 11118.

PetntniusTurpilianu.s. Denarius. AR4. 15 g. CAESAR-AVGVSTVS Bareheadr. Rev.TV-RPILIANVSIILVIR Tarpeia with longhair, stancling facing àndraising- bothhands, halfìuried by shields. RIC 299. BMC 29. Extremelyfìne/aboutextremelyfine C 19,1. CBN 157 (this òbv. aie).

800

Aquilitts Flolts. Denarius, AR 3.75 g. L AQVILLNS FLOR-VS [II] VIRI Radiate head of Sol r. Rer..'CAESARAVGVSTVS Quaclrigatraiellingstòwlyr.withnrodius-shapedcarinrvhichisanearofcorn; Rare. Extren.relyfìne i,.r -r..g,r", SC. RIC 303. BMì 38.-C 357. cÈN tzo.

1'200

Durmius. Denarius. AR 3.98 g. M.DVRMIVS-U VIR HONOIRI] Head of Honos r. Rer'. CAESARà\,GVSTVS ISIGNERECE] Parhìrinkneelingr..extenclinginr. handstandardwithX-marked vexillumattacl.red. Ci. RIC 315 (two stars in obv. field). BMC 56. C 428. CBN 199. Light graffito on rev.. otherwise extremely fine / about extremely tìne

2',500

\1.

1'50i)

Denarius. AR 3.97 g. CAESAR-AVGVSTVS Bare head r. Rer'. [Mi DVRMIVSI III VIR Victory flving r. to L'ro\\'n rì1an-heAded buli. walking slowly r. with head almost facing. RIC 319. BMC 66 (this rev. die.t. C'132.

CB\

119 (these dies).

ExtremelY rare and interesting. Several counter-mat'ks on botli sides, otherwise ple asant good very fir-re

3',000

motif ìconographic motll conlmemorative lconographlc lìrllows the conlrleflloratlYe re verse.lìrllows aman-lacecibull being crownedby Vic«rry on its reverse. denarius. with aman-lacedbull Th i: cienarius. Augustean age'.as we urb.s ) in the Augusteall citl' ( grttecu urb,s) Neirpolis. Naples u as a Greek citl'_(graerra the coinage coinase of Greek cittes suéh as Neirpo'lis. 1 piial lr niial lbr tl.re j,r, frrm Strabo "This names ol their demarchs. lbr the nanres (Ù in the Lris riaìrrr\ :1. is Icvcirrcu revealed ur ì.,,.n lnìsis ls poruruirf Ol tne the emperol. edperor'. "Th emperor'. (V rl. Sr raho iV 1,.t, 1/.. U C r.tà1 C 2:16) 2461aa,, ContempoIarV contemDorarvirf .ànt"n t: r!-xrn tronì §i, are òreek onl1,, whcre6s theiater àre Greek mirecl r.vith Catnpanian_. And very many-traces of Gr:ee,k culture :rrliest names"À. although the people are Ronrans". Gvrnnasla. Ephebeia, Phratriae. ancl Greek names ofthings. although.thÈ thcre. Gl,rnnasìa. .1i. pi.r.r.:"a Dreseryed t"re.

ii.-,

.i.

u'ith thc Campania_ntrea Campania-ntrea itt general \L;t]].-rous olflcial recorcis testil). \L;rnc-rous testifri to the emperor's tics u,itlì Naples in particular. and §'ith Alg-a)ì-t 921. f. Suct-. Suet.. Augfìrr lschir: lschia: ecf. receivecl lrom tlre city' of Naples in exchange tirr Auguitus i"..ivecl islancl ol'Caprì'wnìcl ol'Capri which Àr,gritw .,,ntpr ising the istancl .,,mpr (cf. Cass. Dio. l-lV 23 23. l-5 BC (cl. .r,..r,.ùnì.- isì. Pollio's D^ili,\'( ,,iÌrr hpr\r'èèn Nrnlers antl rnd Putedli. Prtte;ìi :inhCritcd ìnhCritc(l bv hv hinr in 1-5 een Naple in Pncìllinn Posillipo. ben vilìa ìn O,,. É.o,npì"

< rr,.,rn^thericrhcìr<enfrhèrrnerÌrìcrnrrrlsfrorrthehilliaroundLeucoceo.fbrwhichhcpaid2(X)'000sestertiifiomhisprivatt -.6r:anotheristheuseoftherapeuticrnuilsfrorrthehilliaroundLeucogeo.f'or_whichhcpaid2(X)'000sestertiifiomhisprivate quo

P(lter rcf. Plin.. Ndt Hl,sl. XXXV 17.1). And of course. Augustus dieà at Nola in Car.npaniir (ùr ca bit:ulo eodem' ()LrtL\.iil.\..Suet..Aug. l(X))wherethecoinsalsoclepictecith;bullmotif.Thebullandbull'shezrdmotifonRornancoinscan ,il.rr be erplaineclbyìhe tact that at least tìr,e military le-uions shareclthe same insigna (Vll Clirudia, VfilAugusta,IX Gemina, rvas umteu unjted lo-t l+u) 2:10) was whrch alppears appears on lot heifèr ot of Myron. \\,hlch fìrr the helter bull (also tor inspiration tbr the bill Gcmina). Thc greek inspirltion \ Frctensis. X Gcnrina). ..,. irh the Rr:man tradition of t-Ée golclei ox (bronze drpped in goìd) rvhich originaled on the Creek islar.rd of Aegina and is to r0). Hi.rl. XXXIV l0). in the Foro Foro Boario in Rome (Plin. Nat. Hi.rl. re 'cen :rcn ir'ì "e iLLnds

Denarigs. Colonia Caesaraugusta circa 19- I I BC, AR 3.84 g. CAESAR-AVGV§TVS Oak-wreathed head r. Rer. DIVVS IVLNS Eight-rayed comet $,ith tail pointing upwards. RIC 37a. BN4C 323. C 98. CBN 1292. Extremelytìne

1'500

252

253

) <,1

Denarius, Colonia Caesaraugusta, AR 3.tì3 g. CAESAR-AVGVSTVS Barehead 1. Rev. MARTIS-VLIORIS Circulardornecltemple showing fburcolumn.s and containing ligure ofhelmetedMars standingl.. holding aquila in r. hand and standard over Ì. shoulder. RIC 39b. Cf. BMC 329 (head r.). Cf. C 205. CBN -. Very rare. Small insignifìcant counter-matt on obv. ' gootl very tine

2',500

Denarius, ColoniaCaesaraugusta, AR 3.93 g. CAESAR-AVGVSTVS Bareheadr. Rev. OB CIVIS/SERVAIOS above and below oak-wreath. its ties erect in centre. RIC,10a. BMC 330. C 210. CBN 1168. Rare. About extremelv fine

1',000

Denarius, Antioch circa 19-18 BC, AR 3.99 g. AVCVSTVS Bare head r. Rev. ARMENIA/ CAPTA Tiara on 1., quiver and bow-case on r. RIC 516. BMC 612. C ll. CBN 995. Very rare. One counter-mark on obv. and one on rev., otherwise extremely fine

3',000

This wonderfulAugustean denarlus is ofgreatimportance in the stttcly ofcontemporary imperialpropaganda. lt shows the bare heatl of the emperòr facing to the r. and òn the ràverse, the imzrges of a tiara (the raised headdress typical of the Armenians and other Asian peoples, wlrich rvas a symbol of royal authority), a quiver and a bow case. Atierthe battleofAciium, OctavianAugustus was the only remaining headof empire. Heconcentrated onconsolidating Roman power in a zone which had been throuin into turmoil in 53 BC by the defeat at Carre, in.rvhich Licinius Crassus died and the i{oman insigna were lost. later to be returned to Rome (in 20 BC), when relations with the Parths became more relaxcd. Retèrring tòthe organisation of Armenia, to whìch our coin retèrs, this is how Augusttts himself describes his.political machinaiions in thé area: "Although Greater Armcnia could have become a province, as its king Artax-erxes had been assassinzrted, I followed the examplé oiourpredecessors and chose to entrust the kingdom toTigranes, son ofking Artavasde and grandson of king Tigranes: tÈis was done b1' Tiberius Nero who was my stepson" (Res gestae 27)' The inscriptionARÀAgNi,qCApTAwhich surrounds the decorated area on the reverse ofthis denarius is not strictly true. and reveaìs rhètolical worship of the Augustean icleology. In other coins, this rvas mitigated by the inscriptionARN4ENIA RECEPTA, rvhich signifìèd the acquisition or reacquisuion (whether direct or indirect) ofArn.renia as part ofthe Rornan

Empire, but not its occupation.

25-5

Denarius, Antioch 3.85 g. AVGVSTVS Bare head r. Rev. SIGI.\IS / PARTHICIS / RECEPTIS. RIC 526. Very rare. BMC 681. C 2-57. CBN 992 (this rev. die). Wonclerfully toned and well struck and centred, an insignificant test cut on the edge, extremely fine

6',500

ExRyan

256

25'7

258

Denarius,ColoniaPatricia 188C, AR3.79g. CAESAR-AVGVSTO Laureateheadr. Rev.MAR-VLT Don'red temple rvith six columns; within. aquila beiween two standards. RIC 105a. BMC 373. C 190. CBN 1202. About extremely tìne

l')(-X)

Denarius.ColoniaPatricia l8-17/16BC, AR3.87g. Bareheadr. Rev.AVGVSTVS Capricornr.,holdingglobe attached tc, rudder: cornucopia above its back. RIC 125. BMC 341 . C21. CBN 1267 (these dies). About extremely fine / extremely tine

Denarius,ColoniaPatricia, AR3.83g. - Bareheadl. Rev.Asplevious. RIC 130. Cf.BMC3zl7(headr.). C 22.

1',200

M. Scutquiniu,s. Denarius, circa l7 BC, AR 3.68 g. AVGVSTVS DI-VI F LVDOS SAE Herald. in long robe anrl feathered helmet standing 1., holding in r. hand caduceus and in 1., round shjeld decorated with six-pointerd .VIR Lauieate youthful headr.; above, comet shorving fourrays and tai1. RIC 3-'10. srar. Rev. M.SAQVI-NIVS.Uf -CBN Rare. Well struck and centred. good extremely 1ìne 27zl (these dies). BMC 370. C 6.

4'500

CBN

259

260

13-5,1.

Analmostinr,isible graffitoonobv..otherwiseextrernelyfine

Denarius,uncertainmintcirca 17BC, AR3.7Bg. CA-ES-AR Youthful bareheadr.of CaiusCaesar,within oak wreath. Rev. AVG-VST Candelabrum, omamented with rams' heads and surmounted by crescent. within wreath entwined with bucrania and paterae. RIC 540. BMC 684. C Caius Caesar 2. CBN 1014.

Counter-mark and die flaw on obv., pleasantly toned ancl about extremely tine

261

262

'200

TRPOT Laureate head r. Rev. L MESCINIVSRVFVSI[VIR XV-SF CippusinscribedlMPi CAES/AVG/LVD/SAEC. RIC355. BMC 89. Good very tìne / extremely lìne C 461. CBN 337.

2',-500

L, Mescinius Rafzs. Denarius, circa 16 BC. AR 3.95 g. CAESARAVGV-STVS

2 000

L.ViniciLrs. Denarius, AR3.69g. Bareheadr. Rev. LVINICIVS Triumphalquadriga.bearingAugltstusto tionr, set upon triumphal arch with tymparum inscribed S.P.Q.R / IMP.CAE and flanked by sm,aller.s,qlaje-

RIC359. BMC77. headeclarciresoraedìcule, l.surnìountedbyarchershootingl.,r.byarcherloadingbowr. Toned and good very fine C -544. CBN 3-5 i (this rev.

die).

l'200

163

C. Cttssius Celcr Dupondius. .lE I1.65 g. AVGVSTVS TRIBVNIC POTEST all r.vithin laureÌ wreath. Rev. C CASSIVS C F CELER IIIVIR AAAFF round S C. RIC 375. BMC 166. C 408. CBN 40,1. Double struck on obv.. otherrvise extremeh,line

500

Aureus, Lugdunum 15-13 BC, AY 1.97 g. AVGVSTVS-DIVI.F Bare head r. Rev. IMP X Bu1l butting r. Brillianiextremelyfine 10'000 Bahrfeldt 201. RIC 166a. BMC 450. C 136. CBN 1372. Ex Rollin and Feuardent sale, collection Montagu,1896,92.

Denarius, Lugdunum, AR 3.85 g. As previous. RIC 167a. BMC 451. C 137. CBN

1373.

Extremelyfine

1'200

IMP-X Apollo Citharedus in long draperystandingl.^holdingplectmminr,handandlyreinl.;inexergue,ACT. RIC 17la. BMC461. C 166.

Denarius, Lugdunum, AR 3.78 g. AVGVSTVS-DIVI.F Bare head r. Rev.

CBN

1396.

Aboutextremelyfine

C. Antistitrs Reginus. Denarius, circa 13 BC, AR 3.91 Rev. C.ANTESTIVS.REGINVS :110. BMC 120. C347. CBN

III.VIR aroundl.

542.

CAESAR-AVGVSTVS Bare head

1'000

andr., Sirnpulumr. abovetripod andlituul1. abovepatera. RIC

Tonedandextremeiyfine

1'600

Denarius,Lugdunumcirca 12BC, AR3.85 g. AVGVSTVS-DIVI.F Bareheadr. Rev.IMPXI Capricornr. holding Extremelyt'ìne i'000 ,slobe. RIC 174. BMC 465. C 147. CBN 1403. L. Ctninus Gollus. Denarius. circa

BC. AR 3.51 g. f AVIGVSTVS Bare head r. Rev. LCANINVS GALLVS

IIIVIRAVGVSTVS Biselliurnwithapparitor'sstaff erectonr.;TR.POTabove. RIC417. BN'IC l3l. C382. Extrenrely r are. Superbly toned ancl extlemell'tìne I 6'000 cBN 56-5. Ex Ryan and Haeberlin coll.

Thjs wonderful denarius, bearing the inscriptron of the monetary trlrnzpir L. Caninius Gallus, shows on its obverse the bare head ofAugustus in his lively maturity, and on the reverse theàise//iuz motif(a two-seated chair). L. Caninius Ga11us is noted for his role as con stLl swJJèctus, first under Augustus and later Q. Fabritius (cl. Valleius Paterculus II L00.2: Res Gestae 16). In 32AD, inhis position as one ofthe quindecimviri during the reign ofTiberius, he requestedthat abookby Sybil be included alnong others by the same prr.rphetess, and thatthe Senate should take an according resolution (cf. Tacitus, Ann. VI 12).

IhebiseLLium(itsetymologycanbefoundjnVamo.DeLinguaLurinaY

128)wasatwo-seatedchairoldistinctivestyle.Two

spiendid samples have besn excavated fiont Pompeii. Use ofthe Dlsallltrm was avery high hcnour granted to ceratin meritable public servants of the colonies and the Roman municipalities, dubbed biselLiarli, in recognrtion of deeds such as the representation of colonies or municipalities to the ernperor, the donation of lìnds for public spectacles, or services to the

conrrlunity.

Denarius, Lugdunumcirca

1-108C, AR 3.75 g. AVGVSTVS-DIVI.F Bareheadr. Rev.IMP.XII Bull butting

Extremelyfine

r. RIC 176a. BMC 468. C 153. CBN 1408.

Denarius, Lugdunumcirca 2 BC-4AD, AR 3.70g. CAESARAVGVSTVS DIVIFPATERPAIRIAE Laureate head r. Rer,. AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT Gaius and Lucius Caesar, on l. and r., standing front. each togate and resting hand on shield; behind each shield" a spear; above on 1., simpulum and on r., litur-rs; in Tonedandextremelyf ine exergue, C LCAESARES. RIC 207. BMC 533. C 43. CBN 165i.

Ditus AugLtstu,s. As, circa 22123-30 AD, ,4, 10.53 g. DIVVS AVGVSTVS PAIER Radiate head

1000

1'000

Rev. PROVIDENT S-C Ornamented monumental altar featuring two double-panelled doors with handles. RIC Tibelius 81. BMC Tiberius 146. C 228. CBN Tiberius I51. Green patina ancl extremelv

iìne

'200

Sestertius,circa35-36, fr.21 .029. DIVOAVGVSTOSPQRaroundclupeusinscribedwithOB/CIVES/SER andsupportedbytwocapricomssetupongiobe. Rev.TICAESARDIVIAVGFAVGVSTPMTRPOTXXXVI around S C. RIC Tiberius 63. BMC Tiberius 109. C 303. CBN Tiberius 97. Enchanting light green patìna, very fine / extremely fine

'200

Agrippa As, ,lE 10.98g. M.AGzuPPA.L.F.COS.m HeadofAgrippal.,wearingrostraicrown. Rev.S-C Neptune standing 1., holding small dolphin in r. hand and trident in 1. RIC Gaius 58. BMC Tiberius 161. C 3. CBN 78. Well struck and centred with a superb brown tone, extremely

fine

2'7

3'500

Tiberius. I-l-37 215

As, circa 34-35,

11.45

TI'CAESAR'DIVI'AVG'F'AVGVST IMP

Rev. PONTIF.MAXIM.TRIBV-N.POTEST.XXXUS-C

CBN

[VIII]

Lryr91t9 !e1d-]

Wingedcaduceusupright. RIC53. BMC 107. C21. Aràreissue. Brown-greentoneandextremelyfine

1'800

Ex NAC sale 8, 1995, 756.

2'/6

Aureus, circa36-3'7, AV7.68g. TICAESARDIVIAVGVFAVGVSTVS Laureateheadr. Rev.PONTIFMAXIM Pax, draped, seatedr. hlolding sceptre inr. handandolive-branchinl., chairwithomamentedlegsabove Briiliantextremelyfine 6'000 single line. nIC iS. BMC 46. C 15: CÉN 27

211

Denarius, AR 3.64 g. As previous. RIC 30. BMC 48. C 16. CBN 28.

Toned and extremely lìne

800

218

Di:.'tts Tiberiu.s. As. circa 82, ,€ 8.87 g. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG FAVGVST IMP Bare head of Tiberius I. Rer,. IMP D CAES DIVI VESPAVG REST round SC. RIC Domitian 458. C 76. BMC Domitian 509. Green patina and good very fine

1',000

Livia

219

Dupondius, cir ca22-23,

14.16

g.IVSTITIA Draped

bust of Liv-iar. asJustitia, hairrolled at brow and caught

upàtbackof neck.wearingpalmetie-decoratedstepÀaneofJuno. Rev-TICAESARDIVIAVGFAVGPMTR P-OT XXIIII rouncl SC. RIC Tiberius 46. BMC Tiberius 19- C 1. CBN Tiberius 57. An appealing gentle pofirait in high style, lovely tiber tone and extremely

tìne

7'00i)

In the name of Drusus, son of Tiberius

280

Sesterrius. ctt'c,a22

23,,826.51 g. Facingheadsof twosr.nall boysoncrossedcornu!:9pljl9,_Yi1hwinged RCV.DRVSVSCAES-ARTIAVGFDIVIAVGNPONTTRPOTIII. RICTibETiUS42.

CAdUCCUSiNbCIWCCN.

Browntoneandgoodverytìne

2'400

281

Aureus,circa3T, AYT.I6g.CCAESARAVGGERM PMTRPOTCOS Bareheadof Gaiusr. Rev.Radiate Rare.Goodverytine headofAugustusr.betweintwostars. RIC i. BMC l. C 10. CBN l.

18'000

282

Denarius. circa 37-38. AR 3.73 g. C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT Laureate head of Gaius r. Rer,. ACRIPPINA MAT C CAES AVG GERM Drapecl bust o1'Agrippina, hair falling in waves dressed at the brow with tight curls, turnecl ancl caugl'rt up at nape ofneck bi, double rope ofpearls. long lock talling at neck. RIC I4. BMC I.5. C2, CBN 12. Lightly toned ancl with twg excellent portraits, light scratch on 1g1'., sxlremely tìne

6'000

Denarius, AR3.77g. Asprevious. Rev.DIVVSAVGPAIERPAIRIAE RadiateheadofAugustusr. R1C^16. Ra[e.Tonedandwitl1twodeÌighttil portraits,extremelyfine BMC l7. C 2. CBl 2L..

9'000

BMCTiberiusgs. C 1.

CBN72.

Gaius called Caligula, 37-41

I ò-)

28,1

Sestertius,,E2T.l6g.CCAESARAVGGERMANICVSPONMTRPOTLaureateheadl.Rev.AGRIPPINAGaius' three sisters standing to fiont in the respective roles of Securitas (holding

DRVSILLA-IVLI{SC

comucopiae resting on pedestal), Concordia (holding fatera and Comucopiae), and Fortur-ra holding rudder and

cornucopiae. RIC33. BMC37.

285

C4. CBN46.

Rare. Fine portrait and enjoyabÌe brown tone, good very

fine

As, .E 12.:11 g. C CAESARAVGGERMANICVS PONMTRPOT Laureateheadl. Rev. VESTAS-C Vesta enthroned 1.,iolc1ing patera in r. hand and transverse sceptre in 1. RIC 38. BMC 46. C 27. CBN -55. A won-dèrful specimen with an exceptional àark brown patina. Lightly srnoothed, extremely

fine

Ex Sternberg-Freeman & Sear sale

XXVIII. 1995.21

0'000

61XX)

r86

t87

Sestertius. circa 39-40, ,8 28.61 g. C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR P III P P Pietas. draped and veiled, seated I., holding patera in r. hand iind resting l. elbow on facing statlrette of Spes on basis; in exergue, PIETAS. Rer'. DIVO-AVG S-C Gaius, veiled and togate, otTering fiom patera above altar betble elaborately decoratedhexastyle temple of DivusAr.rgustus, garÌanded for sacritìce; befbre andpaltÌy behind him 1.. attendant RIC,+4. BMC7.+. CAugustus309. reastrainsbul,whilesecondattendantonr.,iookingi.,holdsanotherpatera. CBN 5l . An extlemelv finely detailed and well-struck reverse composition on full flan, lovely tiber tone and extrernely fìne

10'000

Setertius,circa40-41. A 29.82g. CCAESARDIVIAVGPRONAVGPMTRPIIIIPP Pietas.clrapedand veiled. seated 1.. holding patera in r. hand and resting I. elbow on base of facing statlrette of Spes; in exergue, PIETAS. Rev.Asprevior.rs. RIC5l. BMC69. C 11. CBN 118. Good dark brown patina and abolrt extremely fine

s'000

In the name of Nero Claudius Drusus, father of Claudius l:S

Sestertius, circa

4l-50, ,€

28.08 g. NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP Bare head

1. Rev.

CLAVDIVSCAESARAVGPMTRPIMPSC NeroDrusus.togateandbare-headed,seatedl.oncurulechair 1. hand and laurel-branch in extended r.. scattered about his 1èet. armour and weapons of German type. RIC Claudius 93. BMC Claudius 157. C 8. CBN Claudius 198. An excellent portrait and a well detailed reverse, patina and about extremely fìne / extremely fine -ereen

and holding volumen in

5'00i)

In the name of Antonia, mother of Claudius Dupondius,cilca4l--50. E 12.12g. ANTONIA-AVGVSTA Draped,bare-headedbustr..hairfallinginiong plaittiedwithdoubleropeofpearls. Rev.TICLAVDIVSCAESARAVGPMTRPIMPS-C Claudius.togate 166. andr,eiled.standingl.,hoÌdingsimpuluminextendedrhandandvolumeninl.RlCClaudius92.BMCClaudius Attractil'e brown tone and good ver y fine C 6. CBN 1,1-5.

Er Sternberg

sale

XIX,

3',000

1987, 541.

In the name of Agrippina Maior, mother of Gaius Sestertius.circa 3741

, A,22.28g. AGRIPPINAMFMATCCAESARISAVCVSTI

Drapedbustr.,hairfalling

rn soft vertical waves dressed at brow with tight curls, turned and caught back ;rt nape ofneck by double rope of pearls, long lock escaping at neck. Rev. SPQR / MEMORIAE AGRIPPINAE Carpenturn drawn l. by two

rnules, the cover supported by standing ligures at the colner and with ornamented side. RIC Gaius -55. Appealing -ereen patina and abor-rt extremely fìne B\{C Gaius 8-5. C 1. CBN Gaius 128.

--.

6',000

Sestertius,circa50-5,1,.€28.90g. AGRIPPINAMFGERMANICICAESARIS Drapedbustr.,hairfalling in soft vertical waves dressed at brow with tight curls, turned and car.rght back at nape ofneck by double rope ol pearls, long lock escaping at neck. Rev. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P around S C. RIC Claudius 102. BMC Claudius 219. C3. CBN Claudius 236. Dark brown tone and about extremelv

1ìne

6'000

In the name of Nero and Drusus, brothers of Gaius Dupondius, circa 39-40, ,lE 16.86 g. NERO ET DRVSVS [CAESARES] Statue group of Nero and Drusus Caesares riding prancing horses side by side r., nearer Caesar with r. hand raised, cloaks billorving out behind them. Rev. C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR POT III P P around S C. RIC Gaius 42. BMC Gaius Greenpatinaandaboutextremelyfine p. 156. note +. C 2. CBN 52.

1'500

Claudius. Jl-5-l -\ureus,circa41-42, AV7.83g. TICLAVDCAESARAVGGERMPMTRP Laureateheadr. Rev.EXS'C OB / CIVES / SERVATOS in oak wreath. RIC 15. BMC 16. C 2,1. CBN 30. A superb vigorous portrait in high relief, perfect Fdc

Denarius,circa,l,l-45, AR3.77g. TICLAVDCAESARAVG PMTRPIIU Laureateheadr. Rev.PACI AVGVSTAE Pax-Nemesis, winged, advancing r. spitting into peplos and holding caduceus pointed tow:Lrds Toned and good very fine selpent moving r. RIC 28. BMC 27. C 56. CBN 42.

6'000

t 200

295

296

297

Rev.SPES Sestertius,circa4l--50, 8.24.51g. TICLAVDIVSCAESARAVGPMTRPIMPLauleateheadT. AVGVSTASC Spes,dressed,advancingl..holdingflowerinextendedr.handandraisingskirtwithl. RIC99. Gleen patina and about extremely line BMC 124. C 8-5. CBN 216.

7'.000

Aureus,circa,19-50, AV7.79g. TICLAVDCAESARAVG PMTRPVIIIIIMPXVI Laureateheadr. Rev. PACI AVGVSTAE Pax-Nemesis, winged, advancing r. spitting into peplos and holding c:rduceus pointed towards serpentmovingr. RIC116. BMC5l. C60. CBN61. Reddishboscorealetoneandaboutextremelyfine

6',-500

As,circa50-54,.,4 12.18 g.TICLAVDIVSCAESARAVGPMTRPIMPPPBaTeheadI. Rev. CONSTANTIAE-

AVGVSTIS-C Costantiahelmetedandinmilitarr-'dre.ssstandingl.,r'aisingr.handandholdinglongspealinl. A.bout extremely l'ine RIC I I l. tsMC 201. C 1.1. CBN 226.

298

Aureus, AY7.11 g. TICLAVDCAESARAVGGERM PMTRIBPOTPPLaureateheadr. Rev.AGRIPPINAEAVCVSTAE BustofAgrippinar.,wearingcrownolcornears;hairinlongplaitbehind. RIC8t. BMC72. C 3. CBN

299

1'000

76.

Two lot ei.v portraits. die-break on obv., otherwise about extrernely

tine

As, R 1.2.24g. TICLAVDCAESARAVGPMTRPIMPPPBaTeheadI. Rev.S-C Libertasdrapedstanding to front, head r., extending 1. hand and holding pileus in r. RIC I 13. BMC 204. C 47. CBN 230. A portrait of exffaordinary beauty, fine light brown metal colour. Good extremely

fine

l2'-500

7'000

Ex NAC 10, 1997. 579 and Leu 30, I 982, 302 sales.

300

21 .70 g. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P Laureate head r. Rev. NERO DRVSVS GEMANIMPS-C Triumphal archsunnountedby statueofNeroClaudius Drusus, riding r. on prancing horse and thrusting with spear, between trophies ofGerman arms; patera andjugs on entablature of arch. RIC 114. C 48. BMC 188. CBN 212. Perfèct1y centred and struck on full flan with an enchanting untouched green patina, good exffemely

Sestertius,

CLAVDM

fine

15'000

Drusus Major (Nero Cllaudius Drusus), son of Tiberius Claudius Nero and Livia. the third rvilè olAugustus. was the brother oftbe emperorTiberius, and also lather ofGermanicus and Claudius. the future prft eps. Claudius wasiust one yeu old \\ hen his latheidied in 9 BC, but he could drarv proud inspi'ation tionr his distinguished parent, one ofthe most able and laithful of Augustus'collaborators (cf. Su et. Vita Cktudii2). Sve'ionius gives us a bezrutifil biographical prol'ile of Dtusus, including the poìthnmous honours such as the erection ofan honorary arch u'hich we find on the reverse ofthis scsterce (Vitu CLauclii 'iThis Drusus. while holding the oflìces of 1 ): 4aaesl or and pruetor. was commander-in-chief of the ivar in Raetia, and later in Germany. He was the first ofthe Ronran generals to sail the northern ocean, and with prodigious labour he constructed the huge canals bevond the Rhine which bear his name to this very dxy. Even al'ter he had delèated the enen'ry in many battles and driven them far into the r.vilds of the interjor. he ilid not cearse his pursuit uutil a larger-than-litè apparition of a barbarian woman. speaking in the Latin tongue. forbacle him to push his victory ftlrther. For these erploits he received the honour ofan ovtìtion with the triumphal regalia: and immediately after his praetorship he became consul and resumed his campatgn. but dred in his summer camp, which lbr that reason was given the name of "Accursed". The body u'as cauried by the leading men of the free towns and colonies oiRome, where it was met and receive dby lhe tlecuries of scribes. and buried in the Campus Martius. The arnry erected a n.ìonument in his honour, about rvhich the soldiers should make a ceremonial run each 1,ear thereatier on a stated day, r.vhich the cities of Caul were to obsetre wil.lr prayers and sacrifices. The Senate, in addition to many other honours, voted him a rnarble arch with trophies on the Appian Way, and the surname Germanicus f'or himself and his discendants".

301

302

Cistopl.rorus.Pergamumcirca:11 54,AR10.86g.TICLAVD-CAESAVGBareheadl.Rev.COM-ASIDistyle temple insci'ibed ROM ETAVGon entablature and containinglìgure of ClaLrdius, standing facing on1.. holding spear, being crorvned b,v fèmale figure on r., holding cornucopiae. RIC 120. BMC 228. C 3. CBN 304. Toned and about extremely tine

Diy,us Clautlius. Denarius, October-December54, AR -r.32 g. DIVVS CLAVDIVS AVGVSTVS Laureatehead 1.

Rev.Ornarlentalslowquadrigatravellingr.,surmountedbyt'ourminiaturehorsesflankedbyVictodesoneither

side. RIC Nero 5. BMC Nero 6. C 32. CBN Nero

Very rare. Pleasantly toned and about extrernely fine

303

4',000

Sestertius, circa 80-81,

3 000

822.29 g. TI CALVDIVS CAESARAVG PMTRPIMPPP Laureate headr. Rev. IMP

TVESPIASIAN] AVGRESTS-C Spes,dressed,advancingl..holdingflowerinextendedr.handandraising skirt with l. RIC Titus 23,1. BMC Titus 297. C 103. Very rare. Fine brown tone and an attractive poltrait, light scratches on obv. and edge slightly 1ìied, otherwise exfi emely fine

4',500

I In the name of Agrippina Minor, wife of Claudius and mother of Nero .10-1

Sestertius, Balkan mint ('l)circa 50-54, ,E 28.55 g. AGRIPPINA,AVGGERMANICI FCAESARISAVG Draped bust of Agrippina Minor r.. hair in long plait. Rev. Carpentr.ri'r-r drarvn i. by two mules. the cover suppolted by standing figures at the corner and rvith ornamented side. RIC Claudius I 03. BMC Claudius p. 19-5 note 'r'. C

.CBN.H.M.vonKaenel."Britannicus.AgrippinaMinorr-rndNeroinTrakien".SNR63, 1984,typeApl.24, 30 (this rer". die). Triton sale I. 1998, 1320 (these dies). Oftlie highest rarity. and undoubtely the 1ìnest ofonly nine specimens known (six of r,vhich in museum collections). Dark tone and a scratch on obr,.. otherwise about very fine

20'000

E-r Lanz sale 3:1. I 985. ,i73 (ilìustrated on the cover page).

Julia Agrippina. dubbed Minor to distinguish her from her mother. Agrippina Maior. was born in I 5 AD tn a v illage in Germany. in the area of Ubii. where her father Germauicus. nepheu, oi emperor Tiberius, was stationed as a miìitary commander. In 28 AD. before her lbr-rrteenth birthday. she lvas given in marriage to Cr.r. Domitius Ahenobiirbus, of i-ich lineage and about thirty yeals older than she. The 1,ear 37 rnarked an eventlìrl period in Agrippina's lif'e: her brother Caligula became emperor: and she gave birth to Nero. Akrng with her srsterJulia (the other sister Drusilla died in 38AD). she was involved in a conspiracy led byAemilius Lepidus (Drusilla's husband), as a result of rvhich she n,as exiled to the Porìtine isl:rnds (cf. Dio. Cass. LIX 22. 8). Just a year Iater. afÌer the assassination ofCaÌigula, and her uncle Calild i us' succession to the throne, thc ambitious Agrippina succeeded in ingratiating herself with the ne\\, emperor. so that when the enrpress consort Valeria Messalina rvas chargcd with conspiracy in ;lll. the "new flame" was ready to take her place and open the wiÌ) to the throne tbr her son Lucitts Dornitius. the fìture Nero. In .19 AD. as Cassius Dioriis ilrefìrtabiy claims {I-X 33, 2), Agrippina Minor was granted the use of the corpentlun, a prerogative which had been au,arded to Messalina in .13 AD (Cass. Dio. LX 22. 3). Agrippina rapidly became a second l,lessalina. the more so as she ohtained fiom the Senate the right to use the carpenlkln at fest.ivals. as well as other honours. The titie AVG(VS'IA) u,hich appears on our sestertius (part of a very rare series rvhich were ninted as gifts tbr soldiers in the Balkans) which ciates back to 50 AD (Cass. Dio, LX 33,2) serves as a valuable tanrrlnus po.\I quem.interrls o1'coin dating. Irr Tacitus (Arnnles Xll12.2) rve fìncl the saine information as in Cassius Dionis, rvith the exception that Agrippina gives herself the honou r of the ctrpentuta belòre the subordinated Claudi Lrs. " Agrippina elevated herself to a prestigior-ls positiorl, travel I ing to the Capitol in a ceremo nial ctrr;;eiiLtnt,an honour u'hich in ancient times rvas granted only to priests and images of gods". The roots of this honour go back to -196 BC, the ye;rr of the concluest of Veio. In recognition of their acts ol generosity, Roman women who had donated their.iewellery ìn ttlfiilment of a promise to gather golcl as an oflering to

Apollo in exchange for his aid were granted the privilege of travellin.e by quadriga (pilertuitt) lnd chariot (iunctum

rehiculurn) to religious games and b1, chariot (.corpenlLilll) on other da1s. Follorving the Lex Oppia. presented b1'the pleheian tribune Caius Oppius in 2 I 5 BC. the use of the two-horse charioi iitLnc tunt vchiculwn) was strictll, lrrnited to occasions of public religious ceremony. Their use rvas reintroduced atìel the law was repealed ir i 95 BC. It is interesting ro remember at thrs point that, during the Julio / ClLrdia dynasty. the emperor CaliguÌa. as numismatic documentation ro prove his

Cldudii 1l

lilial prety.

as harl

Claudius to honour his deceased mother, Antonia N{inor. Caligula's grandmother (Suet., Vlrrr

Nero as Caesat 50-54 .{ureus.circa50 54,AVI.I2g.NEROCLAVDCAESDRVSVSGERMPRINCIVVENTDlapedbaTeheaded l. Rev. SACERD COOPT IN OMN CONL SVPRA NVM EX S C On 1., simpulum to r. above tripod, and . on r.. lituus 1. above patela. RIC Claudius 76. BMC Claudius 8,1. C 311. CBN ClaLrdius 91.

bust

Rare. A beautif ul specimen with a charming portrait, insignificant scuff on rev. otherwise

Fdc

I I '000

Denarius, AR 3.58 g. NERONI CLAVDIO DRVSO GERM COS DESIGN Draped bare-headed bust r. Rev. EQVESTER / OR-DO / PRINCIPI / IVVENI'on shield. RIC Claudius 79. BMC Claudius 93. C97. CBN 96. magnificent gentle portrait, extremely fine

2',501)

Denarius, October-December54, AR 3.51 g. AGRIPPAVGDIVICLAVD NERONI CAES N'IAIER Confronted busts of Nero, bare-headed r. andAgrippina, drapecl l. Rev. NERONi CLAVD DIVI F CAES AVG GERM [IMP TR Pl around oak wreath. enclosing EX S C. RìC 2. BIVIC 3. C 7. CBN 8. Rare. Toned and extremely fine

5 000

Finely toned

ar.rd

with

Nero as Augustus, 54-68

Sestertius, circa64, 8 21 .68 g. NERO CLAVD CAESARAVG GER PM TR PIMPPP Laureate head r. with aegis. Rev. S-C Left corner vìew of the Arcus Neronis deAmìeniis and Pathis, risers decolated with battle scenes and faqades with captives; rounded entrance, garlancied and flanked by r.ictories flying inwar"ds, side niche displays colossal statr"re of armed and naked lVlars, roof sulmounted by tacing quaddga. flanked by Victory and RiC 1,13. BMC 183. C308. Pax,inwhichNerotofi'ont,victoriesbelowandwarriorateachedgeofplatfbrm. Br0wn tone and sood verY fine CBN 303.

3',000

309

Dupondius, E 1,5.40 g. NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P Radiate head r. Rev. MACELLVSAVGVSTI FaEadeoftheMacellr"rmMagnum.shownasdomeclcolrLmnarstructureflanked by porticoes. garlancied, constructed over two storeys and on platlbrm offive steps. above which in centre. naked male statue, below. S-C. RIC -. BMC -. C . CBN -. Apparently ur.rique and unpublished with the the iull ethnic. Brown tone and good very

fine

3'500

The reverse of this dupondius represents the M,/.elltnt Mctgrttun. the third tnarket irr Rome iaccording to Horace's scribes. etrch of the XlVAugusiean regions had its orvn), built bl Nero on tl're Cellir"rm hill in 59AD. After its rebuilding in the IV ccntury. it is believe d to halle been traìsfìrnnecl into the church of S. Stelano Ro«rntlo in the V centur-v. Pubìic buildings were one of the more ostentatious aspects of Nero's extravagance. irs Svetonius inlbrrns us (I.iraNr: runi.s 3l passim). "There was however nothrng in which he rla.s more ruinously prodigal than building. He built a palace exteuding all the rvay from Palatine_to Esquiline. inittally called the House of Passage. but when it burnt down shortly alìer its conrpletion ard was rebuilt. he renàrnecl itThe Golden House ... He also began apool. ertendirrg tiorn Nlisenum to the lakeAvcrnus. rootèd over and enclosed in c6lonnades. into rvhich hc planned to divert all the hot sprirrgs in ever-v part of Baiae: a canal frorr Avemus aìl the rvay to Ostia to enable thejounrey to be made by ship and 1,et noi by iear its width r.vas sufÌìcent to allow ships with five banks of oars to pass cach other. Foi the execution of these piolects. he gave orders that prisoners fiom all over the empire should be transported «l Ital.v, and that even those convicted ofcapital crimes should be sentenced erclusively to this work".

3r0

311

312

Dupondius, ,E 12.33 g. NERO CLAVD CAESARAVG GERPMTRPIMPPP Radiateheadl. Rev. VICTORIA--AVGST-I II S-C Draped Victory tìying- 1., holding wreath in extended r. hand and palm over 1. shoulder. Good green patina ancl a strong portrait, about extlen.reìy fine RIC 203. BMC 223. C irl8.

l'500

Aureus.circa6,t 65. AV7.31 g. NEROCAESAR-AVCVSTVS Laureateheadr. Rev. IANVMCLVSITPACE

PRTERRAMARIQPARTATempleofJanuswithcloseddoor. RIC50. BMC64. C

ll4. CBN2ll.

Very rare and extremely tìne

9',500

Sestertius, Lugdunurn circa 65 , À.21 .12 g. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG CER PM TR P TMPPP Laureate bust. Rev. eONC t-»Af-POP Nero. bare-heacled and togate. seated r. on.high platforrr-: befbre Éin-r. an offìcial seatedr. on anotherplatlorm handing congiarumto togate citizen standing l. and èxtendingr. hand and preparing togawith 1.: behindhim. srnall boy. ln background on 1.. Minervafacing, head L. holding spear in l. haid ànd owt in,'., on lower level, Liberalitas facing, holding up tessera: in exergue, S C. Very rare and good very fine RIC 39,1.- Cf. BMC 136. Cf. C 68. WCN

4'000

Laureateheadr., Arcus Neronis de Armeniis and Partl-ris, risers decorateà with battle scenes and faqades with captives; roundecl entrance, garlanded and flanked by victories flying inwarcls. side niche disptays colossal statue ol armed and naked Mars, roof surmounted _by facing qiradiiga. flankedbyVictori,anclPrir.inwhichNerotofiont,victoriesbelowand\\,affiorateachedgeofplatf-ornr. Lovely green patina, well-centred and extremely fine ÉtC +lZ. BMC 329. C 307.

7'000

head r., globe at point of the

,107.

tl-)

Sestertus.Lr-rgdunum,

,8 25.17 g. NEROCLAVDCAESARAVGGERPMTRPIMPPP

globe at poini of the bust. Rer,. S-C Leti corner view of

3t4

tl-re

As. Lugdunurl. .lE I 3.,13 g. As pre vious. Rev. VICTORIA-AVGVSTI II S-C DrapedVictory flying wreathin extended r. hancl and palm over l. shoulder. RIC 449. Cf. BMC 352. C 3'1-5.

Extremely pleasantgreen patinaand

315

317

holding

good portrait, extremely

lìne

22.5.

AboutextremelY fir.rc

Denarius, AR 3.,12 g. As previous. RIC 60. BMC 90. C 3l'1. CBN 228. Wonderfully toned and good extrernely

fìne

3'500

2',800

As.Lugdunum,,€ l1.i3g. IN{PNEROCAESARAVGPMAXTRPPP Baleheadr.,globeatpotnlof!ls_t:

RIC543. BMC381. C302. CBN Rer,.S-C Victoryflyingl.holdinginr.hanclroundshieldinscribedSPQR. Dark green patina. extrernely fine ./ about extremely fine

155. 319

4 000

Dupondius,circa66. ,E 18.10g. IMPNEROCLAVDCAESARAVGGERPMTRPPP Radiateheadr. Rev. ROMA S-C Roma. helmetèd and in military dress, seated l. on cuirass, holding wleath in extended r. hand and resting 1. on parazonitnl; behind three shields. RIC 3'1'1. C1-. BMC 209. C219. CBN rt21. A strot-tg portrait, appealing green patina and extremely tìne

318

2'750

Aureus,circa65-66, AV7.30g. NEROCAESAR-AVGVSTVS Laureateheadr. Rev.SALVS Salus,dressed. RIC59. BMC87. C313. seatedl.onthrone.holdingpaterainextendedr.handandrestingl.armatherside. CBN

316

1.,

2'600

Semis..€5.38g. IMPNEROCAESARAVG Bareheadl..globeatpointofbust. Rer'.PONTIPNIAXTR POT PP Roma seated

CBN

on cuirass. holding wreath iìnd parazonium, in exergue. S C.

RIC

I5I

. BMC 403. C

Pleasantgreenpatinaandextremelyfine l'000

ll0

Sestertius, Lugdunumcirca 67 , E-24.11 g. IMPNERO CAESARAVGPMAXTRPPP Laureate head r.. globe at point of bust. Rev. PORTVS,{VG S-C Bird's eye view of the pofi of Ostia in the forn.r of two crescents, one 1., bearing pier with poticus ofcolumns ending in temple, the other r., enclosing row of breaklvaters; at the top, pharos surmountedby statue of Neptune 1.;atthe bottom, reclining tìgure of Tiberl., holding rudder;r,"ithin the central harbour. seven ships. Cf. RIC 586. Cf. C 25,1. Cf. CBN 189. Apparently unpublished with PORTVS AVG. scratches on rev.. otherwise very

,l'500

Sestertius.Lugdunum, 823.81g. IMPNEROCAESARAVGPMAXTRPOTPP Laureateheadr'.,globe at point of bust. Rer,. DECVRSIO S-C Nero. bare-headed, r.vearing cuirass and short tunic. on horse prancing r.. holding long spear in r. hand: behind him. soldier on horse prancing r., holding vexillurn. RIC -581 . BMC 3 I 5. Extraordinaryblue-greenpatinaandaboutextremelyfìr.re Cf. C 88. Cf. CBN 187.

7 000

fine

g. IMP NERO CAESARAVG P MAX TR POT P P Lauleate atpointof bust. Rev.Asprevious. RIC582. Cf.BMC315. C88. Cf.CBN 135. Sestertius, Lugdunum, ,E 26.02

head 1., globe

Attractive dark green patina with some encrustatiorr, extremely

lìne

6 000

The Civil War,68-69 [HUMANI] Victory standing r. on globe holding wreathinr.handandpalmoverl.shoulderinl. Rev.SPQRinoakwreath. RIC73. BCM31. CGalba421. Denarius, Gaul circa 68-69, AR 3.53 g. SALVS GENERIS

fine

4'250

Sestertius,latesummer68, E2S.53g.IMPSERSVLPICGALBACAESAVGTRPLaureateanddrapedbust r. Rev. LIBERTAS PVBLICA S-C Libertas, draped, standing 1., holding piieus in r. hand and vertical rod in 1. Green patina and good very tine RIC 310. C 131. BMC 71. CBN r-50.

:l'000

Extremely rare. Pleasantly toned and about extremely

Galba,68-69 .'l .i

0tho, January-April69 Denarius, 15 January mid April 69, AR 3.215 g. IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P Bare head r. Rev. VICTORIAOTHONIS Victory,dressed,alightingr.,holdingwreathinextendedr.handandpalmoverl. Extremelvfine 3'500 shoulderin 1. RIC 14. B}./C22. C 27. CBN

19.

Vespasian, 69-79 AR3.18g. IMPCAESARVESPASIIANVSAVG] Laureateheadr. Rev.CAESAR IAVGF] CAESARAVGFPR ConfrontedbustsofTitusandDomitian. RIC2. BMC2. C5. CBN1.

Denarius, circa69-71,

Very rare. Dark tone and about extremely

-ìl-

tìne

2'500

III

Laureate head r. Sestertius, circa71, E 25.97 g. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS Rev. IVDAEA-CAPTA Jewess seated r. under palm tree, mourning, behind palm, Jew standing r., hands tied behind back: in field 1. and r., shields. RIC 424. BMC 535. C 232. CBN 489. y'ery rare and etxtremely hard to find in such good condition. Dark brown tone with a finely detailed reverse, extremely

14'000

Quinarius, circa 7-5-79, AV 3.57 g. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head r. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVST Victory. draped, holding wreath in extended r. hand and palm over 1. shoulder in 1. RIC - cf. 129a {silverquinarius). BMC-cf.288 (silverquinarius). C-cf.614 (silverquinarius). Cf. Leu sale 2. 1972.378 Apparently unique and unpublished. A vigorous portrait, good very

20'000

fine

(VICTORIAAVGVSTD.

fine

DivusVespasiaruu.s. Sestertius.circaS0 81, 8 26.57 g. IMPTCAESARDIVIVESPAVCPMTRPPPCOS VIII round S C. Rev. DIVO / AVC / VESP Divus Vespasianus, seated r. on chair set on cat drawn r. by lbur

eÌephantswithdlivers,holdingMctoryinl.handandlongverticalscepffeinr.;inexergue.SPQR. RICTitus BMC Titus 221. C205. CBN Titus 229. Very rare. Dark brown tone, light scratch on rev. and good very

Titus

-:-ì0

143.

fine

4'000

as Augustus, 79-81

Denarius, circa19,

IMPXIIII BMC 9.

AR3.52g. IMPTITVSCAESVESPASIANAVGPM Laureateheadr. Rev.TRPVIII

Venus standing r., leaning on cippus, holding helmet and spear. RIC 9 var. (with PPon rev.). C 268 var. (with P P on rev.). CBN COS

VII

Extremelyfine

1'000

331

Sestertius.circr80-8 1, ,831.11 g. IMFTCAESVESPAVGPN,ITRPPPCOSVIIIS-C Titus,togate,seated on curule chair', holdingbra.nch ìn extendedr. hand and roll in l.l in fìeld i.. oval shield andhelmet, besicle chair, Rer,.ViewoftheColìseum: thefronthnsabase cuirassandhelmet,iniìeÌdr.,tr,voovalshieldsandtr,vospears. and tbur tiers; the tìrst with five empty arches. the second witl-r sir, all containing ligures (the three centre ones have inthem quadligaand facing figures), the thìrdcontaining sevenlìgr-rres, thefourlhr,vith seven compafiments contai ning globes. The back shows a top tier and a second semi-circular tier both tull of spectators; below that, apit 1i11of spectators. with a centre:Lrch ancl gangways to L and r'. In tield L. obelisk onbase |Mctu sudctns),arcl on r'., portion of porticoes buiìding in two stories. RIC I10. BN'IC 190. C;t00. CBN 189. Extremeìy rare and among the finesi known specinens o1'this lamous ancl ceìebrated coin. On obverse some gentle smoothing over patiira, the leverse complete and tìnely cletailed. Very fìne i about extrernely fine 1.

35',000

"Let barbarous N{emphis speak no rlore ol tire r.vonder of tire pyramids. nor Assyrian toil boast of Babylon: nor let the soti lonjr.ns be extolled for Trivia's temple. let the altar of many horns sa,v naught of Delos; nor let the Carjans exalt to the sk.ies with extrÀvaganr praises the N4ausoleum poised in empty air. All labcur yekls to Caesu'sAmphiteatre. Fame shall teil of one worl< in fieu of ali". Thus sailg N,larcus Valer:ius N{artialis in his iìrst epigramin L.iber de spectti.r'uiis ("thebock of perfbrmances") written fol the inaugriration of the Flavian arrphitheatr e in 80 AD (also called the CoiloseLim d-ce to ìts proximrt.v io Nero's Colo.r.rrrs fì'om 1000 onrvards). Titus' v;as, in ettèct. rhe sect;nd grand inauguration ( 100 days ofgames and -5000 » i ld beasts killed) the flrst being that of Yespasianus. 'Iitus' father and foLrnder oi the Flaviau rlynasty, prior to his death. In v. espasianus'ìiiètitne. the u,ork harlreachcil the second ler,el cfthe external structure, the Ihird section ofthe steps. Late IV ceritury chronicles jnlorm us thzrt under Domitianus. Titus' brother and suc.essor, the building was cornpleted "to lhe shieids". that is. r;ghr LìÌr to titc dccoration on the highest external lerel. The buildin-e was erected in the vdÌey bet§'een Paiatinus, EsqLriJ i nus and Cei ius ihat also served as the rvater reservoir iìr'Ncro's 1)arril,s A l,za. It was restored by Antoni nus Pius and then by Elagabalus ald Sevel'us Alexander', aiìer which it was seriously damaged by lightning in 217. The amphitheatre srifièr'ed tirrther damage inthe earthquake ol4.4l, rvhich lequired restorations documentecl 01, inscriptions in honour ofTheodosius il and VaientinianLr,s IiI. Tire building's destruction began in the Vlì1 cenlury. The representatiot ofthe FlaviLn arnphitheatre on the reversc ofth i s sestertius is the earliest that we haye: the coir shorvs an aeriai view ol'the interior and exterior of the colossal structLÌre. next to the contemporar.y' monumental fo untain Mata. Sulcor,r. (Its colical r'vater florr.'s

y,elereminiscentoftheturningpoleinthecirciis.ltu,asdernolishedin ailso shou s a porticus lvltich rvas possibly part of the former Domus

"fulia 332

-:)

Titi, daughter of Titus

Denarius, circa 8C)-81, AR 3.50 g. IVLIAAVGVSTATITI éVGVSTI F Diadenied and draped bust of Ju1iar.. wearing tlontale. hair in long plait at back. Rev. VENVS-AVGVST hall r,'iew of Venris tì'om hehind. naked to hips. standing r.. r. knee bent, resting elbo.nv on pedestal. holcling helrret and transverse spear. RIC Titus l,:[ 1 .

BMC

-l J

i936,becauseit"spoiìedthesquare"l!)Thereverse AurerL.

Titr-rs

56. C

1;1.

CBNTitus

106.

Rare.Magnificentoldcabinettoneandexllernell,fìne

7',000

Divtt.lulia 7itl. Sestertius.circa90-91 ,,€,27.19 g. IMPCAESDOMITAVCGERMCOSXVCENSPER PP round S C. Rer,. DIVAE IVLiAEAVG DiVI TITI F Carpenturn drawn b-v tv,ro mules, the co\rer suppol'ted by three standing fì-eures at the corners; panel on side with a standing fìgure. in exergue. S P Q R. RIC Domitian,100. BMCDomitian 458. C 9. CBNDomitian,190. Rare and hard to tìnd so rveli preserr,ed.

Delightful light brown tone,well struck and detailed reverse, extremely fìne

Domitian

8'000

as Caesar under VespasianrT2-79

Aureus, circa76, AY 7.34 g. CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS Laureate head r. Rev. COS-III Filleted comucopiaerisingfromcalyx. RICVespasian23T. BMCVespasian 196. C46. CBNVespasian 17i. About extremeiy fine

7 500

As Augustus, 81-96 335

Denarius,circa8l-83, AR3.60g. IMPCAES DOMITIANVSAVGPM Laureateheadr. Rev. SALVSAVGVST Femalefigure,draped,seatedl.,holdingcornearsandpoppy. RIC41. B}i4C54. C412. Extremelyfine 1'000

335

Sernis. circa 90-91. ,€ 2.63 g. IMPDOMITAVC GERN.'I COS XVI CENS PER P P Bust of Apollo, clraped and laureate r.:ìn fì'onl. brancl-r. Rer'. S C Raven r. on branch. RIC -i98a. BMC 456. C 527. CBN:i8.1. Green patina and extlemely tìne

600

Sestertilrs, circ a92-c)4..€ 29.30 g. IN4PCAES DOMIT,{VG CERM COS XVI CENS PER PP Laureate head Rei,. S C Domitian in rnilitary attire standing 1., holdingjavelin and spear, crorvned by Victciry. draped, standing 1., holiling palrri in l. hand. RIC 403. BMC 465. C 514. CBN 494. Struck in high rei ief on obverse. lìne tiber tone arrd about extr ernell'

5 000

Quaclrans,circag5-96. .82.43g. IN,IPDON,TITAVGGERM BT-rstof Ceresl..drapeclandwithcrowncf corn eaLs. Rev.S-C NlotiirLsarrdcorneill's. RIC,l33. C15. CBN,5--12. Creenpatinaancì extrernelytìne

600

331

r-.

tine

338

139

Quadrans, F.2.73 g. IMP DOMITAVG GERM Trophy tacing. Rev. S-C Olive-branch. RIC 433. C -5,15. CBN 534. Green patina and extremely fine

250

Nerva, 96-98 t-+0

As, circa 97, ,8, 10.50 g. IMP NERVA CAES AVG

M TR P COS III P P Laureate head r. Rev. LIBERIAS

PVBLICAS-C Libertas,draped,standingl.,holdingpileusinr.handandsceptreinl. RIC86. BMC 112. C 114. Green patina and about extremely

-ìrÌ

fine

Quadrans,.E2.-53g. IMPNERVACAES,{VG Modinswithtwocorn-ears. Rev.S-CWingedcaduceus. RIC 109. C 13-5. CBN 136. Counter-mark (silr,el eagle svmbol of the Estense fami1y) on obverse, very lìne

1'200

800

Trajan,98-117 11 . 8 26.62 g. IMP CAES NER\A TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P NI TR P COS V P Laureateheadr.,wearingaegis. Rev. S PQROPTIMOPRINCIPI S-C Pax.draped. standingl.,holdingbranch in r. hand and cornucopiae in l. RIC 508. BIVIC 801, C 407. An outstandingly strong portrait with a fabuious green patrina, extremely tìne

Sestertius. circa l03-1

6',000

Sestertius, R 21 .66g. IMPCAES NERVATRAIANOAVGGERDAC PMTRPCOSVPP Laureatehead r.rvithdraperyonl.shoulder. Rev.SPQROPTIMOPRINCIPIS-C SaÌus.draped.seatedl.onthronefèeding snake outofpaterainherr. hand. RIC 515. BCN{ 80(r. C,185.

Light green patina and about extremely -'-+

fine

2'400

Dupondius, .8.)2.969. IMPCAESNERVATRAIANOAVGGERDAC PMTRPCOSVPP Radiatehead with drapery on 1. shoulder. Rev. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S-C Victory standing r. and fastening a shleld inscribed VIC DAC to a paim tree. RIC 531. BMC 896. C 456. Pleasant brown tone. double-struck on reverse, otherwise extremely fine

800

As, -E 9.50 g. IMP CAES NERVATRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Laureate head r. with drapery on l. shouÌder. Rev. S PQ R OPTIMO PRINCIPI Dacia seated 1. on shield in attitude of mourning;before her a trophy; in exergue, S C. RIC 560. BMC 789. C Blue-greenpatinaandaboutextremelyline

loo

531.

-6

As, ,4, 10.45 g IMPCAES NERVATRAIANOAVC GER DAC PM TR PCOS V PP Laureate head r. with drapery on l. shoulder. Rev. S PQ R OPTIMO PRINCIPI Octastyle temple; on roof tive statues, on pediment, Jupiterseatedbetweentworecliningfigures,betweencolumnsfìgureofPaxstanding. RIC575. C553. Light green patina and good very fine

800

Denalius, circa 1 1 2-1 lzl, AR 3.37 g. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P Laureate head r. Rev. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI Woman reclining 1. on rocks, holding wheel and branch: in exergue, VIA TRAIANA. RIC 266. BN{C '+]7. C .+48 About extrernely fine

400

Denarius. AR 3.74 g. As previons" but with drapery on l. shoulcler. Rev. on horseback 1., holding spear arrd small

:ì

PQ R OPTIMO PRINCIPI Trajan

Victory. RIC 291. BMC 445. C

Extlemelyfine

49?.

Aureus, AV 7.25 g. IN'IPTRAIANVS AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS Vl P P Laureate. draped and cuirassed bust r. Rer'. DIVI.NERVA.ET TRAIANVS.PAI Confronted busts of Nerva r., laureate and with drapery on 1. shcrulder. and Trajan the elder 1., bare-headed and togale, pellet between them. RIC 726. BMC 199. C l. Hirmer pÌ.75, 258 (these dies) Very rare and in an exceptional state ofpreservation. Two extraorclinarv portraits on reverse. brilliant extrenieiy iine

AR 3.50 g. IMPCAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVC GERM DAC Laureate head r. VI P P S PQ R Fortuna seated I.. holding rudder and cornucopiae; in exergr-re. FORTRED. RIC 150. BMC63tl. C 1-50. Extremelvfine

Denarius. circa

400

35'000

I 17,

Rev. PARTHICO P M TR PCOS

Drachm, Alexandria, -1

BMC

-50t)

fr. 14.28 g. ...AAPI... Laureate

head r. Rev. Head of Serapis. Dattiui -. SNG France Apparentlv unpublished" Green patina and extremely fìne

800

Hadrian, 117-138 352

llg-122, AR 3.31 g. IMPCAESARTRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG Laureate and atqp.a !l:t zuC 127. BMC 285. Rev.PMTRPCOSIII Liberlasseatedl.,holdingbranchandsceptre;inexergue.LlBPVB. -

Fdc

500

Aureus.circal25 128,AV7.llg.HADRIANVS-AVGVSTVSLaureateheadr.Rev.COSIIITheshe-wolf Aboutextremelytine sucklingtr.r,insr. RIC 192d. BNrC 1;4.1. C420.

4'500

Denarius, AR 3.39 g. As previous. but with clrapery on l. sholder. Rev. COS III Cornucopia seated 1.. holding Exremelyfine parera in r. hancl. l. àbor,,iresting on tigure of Spei. RIC 172. BMC 391. C

400

Denarius, circa r.

353

354

355

903.

328.

Medallion, ,8.39.95 g. HADRIANVS AVGVSTV Draped. bare-head-ed bust r. Rer,. COS III PP Silavanus naked but for cloak on-I. urroìuìt1ng r,, pulling a goat anà holding a staffin l. hand; before him, the entrance of ;r remnle u,irh altal and achiikenlntioÀt;intìeldl., achijkenlntioÀtl intìeldl., atree. ef. Gnecchi 19 III var. pI.39.3 (HADRIANVS lighteclaltar wirh a lishted aremple

AVGCOSIIIPP).

Very iare and interesting. An extraordinary specimen of magrtìficent styie struck in high_relief,^the ianus ofAphrodisias. Dark patina and very fine sculotòrAntonianus nrohahlv be he attributed to the sculptor pofiraitir can probably

30'000

fill

cheeks and neck. his hair styled in minute locks T'he obr,erse of this me{allion pofirays Hiìdrian as a mature man with u'ellancl curls. In Elius Spartianasi "\titi HadrittLll" (chapter 26) we learn that "he ri,as distinguished. Itis hair ahvays god ofthe The liorn birth". on his rl,. thce heiacl rEu LIr LllE su.tr scarss rrs lollS to Lll lllus liicle the kcpt long giì;1unreà ano groonleo ona nls nis beaid DeaIo trcpt "- reverse depi-cts Silvanus. ii": ,,Y"' :'1 "' i-ìi.ri 1r11,r,"), rtho was qJickll,iciopted in the form of Pan in the Hellenized Roman pantheon. The Numen is shou n naked. persol.r *ho u ho retains lr person his head cro$'necl, slndals on his 1'cct. his cloak fìyrng behind him. The fèatures arè those of an older god. u'ho does ofthis this god' ail the vigour of 1,outh: it is not surpri\ing thrr he ir asioeiated with thc cult ol Hercules. The rvorchip of by s laves. u'as rvidespread iaì11 ly honourecl honoureclbyslaves.u'asrvidespreadrnthepror"iccsfromGallia inhownre.pee was especial icialR1rmancuitrn.l Roman ct notappeirintheiff not appear in the off icial {rr

S0, ,,. att.l :tborc ull in Iìlrria.

ir.ri,r. oÉirio,

rhe portrair

o;rhis medallion has been engraved by th9 !qT" master.responsible ofthe portrait.ofthe most l975.6l7antl-Huntl. i990. 134sales).CharlesSeltamanattributedittoanartist

famousiesrertiusoiHadrian(exM&M52.

known as the Alphaeus N{aster. antl rt has itso been thought that this superb engrirver may ìn tact be the sculptorAntonianus of Aphrodisias.

356

357

Sesrertius.circa134-138,,&.27.1.7

g. HADRIANVSAVGCOSIIIPP

Laureateanddrapedbustl.

Rev. RESTITVORIAFRICAE Hadriaitogate, standing 1.. holding ro11in l. hand andextending r hiry{1o_ry5.e Africa, wearing elephant-trunkheaddre ss aÀd holding coin ears in 1.hand;in exergue, S C. RIC 941. BMC I 791. Green patina and about extremely fìne

3',000

Drachm.Alexanclria, /E 26.32g. AVTKAICTPAIANAAPIANOCC Laureateand_drap^edq.rtll.^f?"._! I7 Bust of Selapis r. withAmmone'ihorns;in front. cornucopiae; overr. shoulder. trident. BMC -cf. i012 (A. Pius).

Datt.-. Vogt. - p.

54.

È,xtremely v,rell-struck and of great bauty. Wonderfil dark green patina and good extremely fine

Ex Magnaguti

ccllection.7l1

III,

1953. 958; Hess, 1931, 207:

3'500

Naville 11. 1925, I-ewis collection.54ll and Leu-M&M, 1966, Niggeler

sales.

Sabina, wife of Hadrian 358

Denarius, circa 136, AR 3.11 g. SABINAAVGVSTA Diademed and draped bust r., wearing frontale. Rev. CONCORDIA AVG Concordia standing 1., leaning on column, holding patera and cornucopiae. AlmostFdc RIC Hadrian 390. BMC Hadrian 923. C 3.

600

Aelius, Caesar 136-138

359

Denarigs,circal3T. AR3.18g. LAELIVSCAESAR Bareheadr'. ReT,.TRPOTCOSII Pietasstandin€-I. by altar, raising r. hand ancl laling l. on breast. RIC Hadrìan'132. BMC Hadrian 912. C 53. Almost Fdc

360

Aureus, ,ry 7.33 g. As plevious. but head 1. Rev. TRIB POT COS . Concordia seated 1., holding patera in r. hand and leaning l. arn-r on cornr:copiae; in exergue, CONCORD. RIC Hadrian 443. BMC Hadrian 995.

11.

Rtrre.

An extrordinarl' portrait of excellent st1'le, light scratch on reverse . extremely

fine

25'000

./. J

Antoninus Pius, 138-161 361

l6l

Denarius,circal40 I43.AR3.3Ig.ANTONINVSAVGPIVSPPTRPCOSIIIBaTeheadT'.Rev.AE-QVITAS RIC6l. BMC 172. C13. Fdc AVG Aecluitasstandingl.,holdingscalesinr.handandlongsceptreinl.

r100

Sestefiius,circal40-144, E25.56g.ANTONINVSAVGPIVSPPTRPCOS[ILaureateheadr'. Rev.IVNONIS-ISPITA-E S-C Juno Sospita, with goat-skin helmet and cloak. advancing r., preceded by snake. brandishing javelin inr. handandholding shieldinl. RIC608. BMC 1248. C413. An exceptional specimen of this rare issue. Well struck and with a pleasant light brown patina,

extremelyfine

Ex Sternberg and Freeman & Sear sale

-ì63

1995, I 04.

Dupondius, 89.939. ANTONINVSAVGPIVSPPTRPXVIII Radiateheadr. Rev.FELICI-TASAVGSC Felicitas standing facing, head 1., holding caduceus in r. hand and olive-branch in 1. RIC 658. BMC 1 333. C 367

Green patina and extremely

Ex Sternberg and Freeman & Sear sale Vierordt collection, 1454 sales.

-ì6-+

XXVIII,

Aureus,

XXVIII,

1995,

1071.

fine

circal48-149. AV 7.28 g. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS

TR P XII Laureate heacl r. Rev. COS IIII

r. RIC I 77. BMC 619. C

231).

Billliant extlemely line

ì66

ri,-

Aureus, AV 7.14 g. As previous. but draped bust. Rev. As previous. RIC 177. BMC 65 I . C 235. Extremelyfine

s 000

4',500

As.circa 150-151. Ell .37 g. IMPCAESTAELHADRANTONINVSAVGPIVSPP Laureateheadr. Rev. TRPOTXIIIICOS ilII S-C Annonaseatedl., holdingcom-ears in r. hand andcomucopiae inl.: infìeldl., modiusl Extremelytine inexergue,ANNONAAVG. RIC880. BMC 1875. C49.

800

Dit'ttsAntoninu,i. Sesterlius,cilcall9-180,822.48g. DIWSANTONINVS Bareheadr. Rev. CONSECR{IIO S-C Pyre of four tyres, decorated with hangings and garlands and surmounted b1 quadriga. RIC M. Aurelius

1266. BMC 874. C

16-5.

Lovelygrcenpatinaandaboutextrernelylìne

Diva Faustina I, wife of Antoninus Pius, consecrated :Éìi

1'500

Glendining, 1963, Bauer collection. 1278 and Shulman, 1923,

Aeqr,ritas standing 1., holding scales in r. hand and cornucopiae in

-:6-_i

6'000

2'500

1zl1

Aureus"after lzl1, AV7.29g. DIVAFAVSTINA Drapedbustr..haircoiledontopof

headandencircledwith

quadruple rope of pearls. Rev. AETER-NITAS Fortuna standing l. holding patera and rudder. RICA. Pius 349a. Extremely BMC A. Pius 37 I . C

fine

,t'000

Ex Leu sale 2.1972.101.

ia9

Sestertius, ,lE 25.83 g. As previous. Rev. AVGVSTAS-C Vesta. dlaped and veiled. standing 1.. sacrifìcing rvith patera over altar and holding palladium in l. hand. RIC A. Pius 1126. BMC A. PiLrs 1522. C 117. Beautiful brown patina and extrernely 1ìne / about extremely

fìne

500

Marcus Aurelius as Caesar, 139-161 :-(-)

Medallion. circa 148-149. .,E50.13 g. AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PIITR PVI COS Draped andbare-headed bustl. Rev.MarcusAureliuspacingonhorser.,raisingr.hand(probablyareproductionofthetamousequestrian statue of the piazza. del Campidoglio). Gnecchi - pl. 65, .1 (this obr,. die). C -. Apparently unique and unpublished.An extremely interesting type. recalling the lamous equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius. Struck in high relief and with a wonderfìl portrait of the young princeps. green patina and goocl very

lìne

"He studiedpainting with the n.rasterDiogenetus. he loved boxing. wrestling, running. excelledin ball garnes and participated in hunting, but he partially abiÌndoned thesc activities to dedicate himselfto the stucly ofphilosophy. u hich gave his characl-er a touch of sobriety and seriousness, yet without detracting from the cordialitl, he aff'orded above all to his lamily. but also to friencls ancl strangers. He was in fact sober withoutbeing ostentious. reserved but not indolent. severe but not surly": this is the human portrait of the emperorMarcusAurelius sketched by Julius Capitolinus rn his " Storiu Augustd' .The image on this medallion depicts Marcus Aurlius i,LS a young nìan with lull oval face and an abundant rnass of soltly styled. curly hair. The

26'000

reverse recalls vividly the equestrian statue ofMarcus Aurelius in gold-dipped bronze, resoued from destruction because it was thought to be Constantine. In 1538, on Michelangelo's advice, it was transported from the area of Lateraro to embellish the Piazza del Campidoglio.

As Augustus, 161-180 311

312

Denarius,circa 161-162, AR3.20g. IMPMAVRELANTONINVSAVG Bareheadr. Rev.CONCORD-AVG TRPXVI COS III Concordia seated I., holding patera in r. hand and resting 1. arm on statue of Spes; cornucopiae underseat. RIC 35. BMC 177. C 35. Fdc Sestertius, cica762-763, 825.92 g. IMPCAESMAVRELANTONINVSAVGPM Laureateheadr. Rev. SALVTIAVGVSTORTRPXVIIS-C Salus,draped,standingl.,feedingsnaketwinedaroundaltaroutof patera in r. hand and holding sceptre in l.; in exergue, COS m RIC 843. BMC 1038. C 564. Green patina and extremely

fine

-fl-l

374

M&M

500

2'500

sale 79, 199,1, 5:17.

DeneLrius,circa 165-166, AR3.37g. MANTONINVS,AVGARMENIACVS Laureateheadr. Rev. PAX-AVG TR PXX COS III Pax, veiled and draped, standing 1.. holding branch in r. hand and cornucopiae in 1. RIC 146. BMC 395. C:137. Fdc

,100

Aureus,circa168, AV7.16g. MANTONINVSAVGARMPARTHMAX Laureateheadr. Rev.TRPXXII IMPVCOSru Aequitasseatedl.,holdingscalesinr.handandcornucopiaeinl. RIC 189. BMC465. C898.

Extremelvfine

5'000

Ex M&M sale 4, 1945. 422.

315

Sestertius.circal69-170. ,824.91 g. MANTONINVSAVCTRPXXIIII Laureateheadr. Rer,.COSIIIMarcus Ar"trelius. in militarv attire with spear. riding horse r.: be 1'ore. tr{ars standin-e to fiont, head 1., holding shield and spear; behind.threesoldiers.holdingstandalds. Inexergue.PROFECTIO/SC. RIC977. BMCi375. C-502. Very rare. Green patina. about extremelv fine / extrernely

2'50t)

Semis.circa 170-171,,€6.33g. MANTONINVSAVGTRPXXVLauTeateheadT. Rev.COSIII Sal-rsseated f'eeding snake twined around altiu out of patera in r. hand. RIC -. BMC ,. C-. ,/rpparentll, r"rnique and unpublished. Green patina and e\tremely fine

.1000

Aureus. circa i71-l'15, AY 1 .21g. MANTONINVS AVG GERNITR PXXIX Laureate, draped andcuirassed bust r. Rev" LIBERAL AVG.VI IMP.VII.COS.il Liberalitas standing 1., holding abacus and cornucopiae. RIC 318. BMC 619. C

10000

fine

316

1.,

416.

-1

/ò

AlmostFdc

Sestertius. circa1l6-11'7 . 827 .52g. MANTONINVSAVGGERM SARN{TRPXXXI Laureate headr. Re\.. IMPVIII COS III PPS-C PiIe of arms: cuirass, hexagonai and oval shie]ds, helmet, vexiilum, camyces and spears;

inexergue,DESARMATIS. RIC 1190. BMC l60l .

C114.

Rareandgooclveryfìne

1'200

Diya Faustina, wife of Marcus Aurelius, consecrated 175 319

380

Sestertius, 829.46 g. DIVAFAV-STINAPIA Drapedbustr. Rer,. CONSE-C-RAIIO S C Faustina, draped, with veil floating behind head, holding sceptre in r. hand, seated 1. on peacock llying r. RIC M. Aurelius 1702. BMC M. Aurelius 1570. C 69. Rare. Good r"ery fine As, ,E i3.39 g. DIVAFAV-STINAPIA Drapedbustr. Rev. BMC M. Aurelius 1593. C213.

1'000

Crescentandseven stars. RIC M.Aurelius [7]:1.

About extremely fine

60t)

Denarius,circa 162-163. AR3.2,1 g. IMPLVERVSAVG Bareheaclr. Rev.PROVDEORTRPIICOSII Providentia stancling 1., holding globe ancl cornucopiae. RIC.19l . BMC 229. C 1-56. Fdc

6(X)

Lucius Verus. 161-169 -lÒ

l8l

Aureus,circa16T*168, AV7.30g. LVERVSAVGARMPARTHMAX Laureateandcuirassedbustr. Rev. TRPVIIIMPIII COS m Victorywalkingl., holdingwreathinr. handandpalminl. RIC 573. Bli{C449. C 294.

Extremelyfine

7'500

Lucilla, wife of Lucius Verus -ì

-r

Aureus, AY7.299. LVCILLAAVGA|{TONINIAVGF Stolatebustr.,hairinfourloosewaves,caughtupin doublechignon. Rev. V-E-NVS Venus standingl.,holdingappleinr handandsceptreinl. RICM.Aurelius 783. Lor,eiv recldish tonc and rvell struck. ertreme Ìrr lìue BMC M. Aurelius 320. C 69. .;E 15.61 g. As previous. Rev. VE-NVS S-C \tnrrs stlrncling RIC M. Aurelius 1764. BMC M. Aurelius 1189. C 73.

As,

1.,

holding appic in r. hand rrrd sceptle iir ì. About exirenrel-v f ine

000

l'200

Commodus as Augustus, 18tJ-192

:\r

Sestertius.circa i81. ,T.21 .26g. MCONIN,4ODVSANTOIiINVSdVG shoulder.

Rcv.FELAVGTRPVIIMPIIiICOSIIIPPS-C

RIC 308a. BN,{C "1.15. C 106

-:6

Laureirlehe:rdr.u'ithdraperl,.onl.

Felir:itiisstar.Lclingl..holdin-ecacluceusandsceptre. Good i'er1, tinc

6.50

Sesterlius, .830.67 g. MCOMMODVSANTONINVSAVG Laureateandcuirassedbustr. Rev.TRPVIIMP COS ilPPS-C Commodus seatedl. onplatform attendedby officer;befbrehim, Liberalitas standing front, head 1., holding tessera zmd comucopiae; on 1. citizen mounting steps of platform r. trn exergue, LIB AVG IIII.

RIC3i0. Cf.BMC453(bustdrapedandcuirassed). Cf.C310(headlaureate). Mazzini3l0dopo(thisobv. die).

A suberb specimen, perfectly struck and with

wonderful untouched green patina, extremely

fine

10'000

Crispina, wife of Commodus Medallion,circa 180-187, 8.54.28 g. CRISPINAAVGIMPCOMMODIAVG Drapedbustl.,hairintight waves caught up in Ioose double chignon. Rev. The six Vestal virgins, draped and veiled, divided in two groups

ofthree, sacrificing over garlanded altar in front ofthe Temple ofVesta. Gnecchi 5, p1. 91, 5 (these dies). Extremely rare. A marvellous piece, exceptionally well struck in high relief with an enchanting blue-green patina. The obverse_with a,masteriy engraved portrait of^Crispina, and the reverse wth an rncredibly well-detailed scene of great beauty and fascination. Good extremeiy

fine

45'000

"Commodus trad his sister Lucilla exiled to Capri, then killed, whereupon he gave one of his concubines the name of his mother; having caught his wife in the act of flagrant adultery, he sent her into exile and had her killed". Without expressly refening to her by name, Elius Lempridus inhis Vita Ctmmodi thus includes Bruttia Crispina among the victims of the cruelty of Marcus Aurelius' son. She was of consular family, maried Commodtts in 178 and was empress 1'rom 180 to 1 87" the year she was slain. The obverse of this medallion depicts a lovely bust, of sober cÌassicism. Ttre neat profile of the young woman's tace, her hair styled in the typical "melon" fashion (1he hair carefully parted and divided across the head, and gathered in a cluster on the crown) is particulary striking. She is gazing sideways and herexpression adds an air ofspirituality to this fine portrait. The reverse shows an impressive sacrifical scene.

Didius Julianus, 28th March

irr

7th June 193

Denarius.fìrstissueN,larch-Mav 193. AR2,'/5g. I§'tPCAESMDILINLIAN,\VC Laurceteheaclr. Rer,. CONCORDMILITConcorcliastandingfì'ont.headl.,holdinglegionaryeagleini.i.ranelancl .rtandardinr'. W'ell sLruckanilceirtredr,.ithaportraitofexcelÌentst\,le.Allno.ctFdc RIC 1. BNIC2. Cf.C2-

6',000

N{anÌia Scantilla, wife of Didius Julianus

..!9

r90

Denarius,March-June 193, AR2.849. MANLSCANTILLAAI/G Drapedbustr.,hairelaboratellrwavedand coiled on back. Rev. IVNO RE-GINA Juno standing I., holding patera in r. hand and sceptle in l. hand; at her feet 1., peacock. RIC Didius Julianus 7. EN{C Didius Julianus 1 1. C 2. Rare. LInr.rsuaily well struck and centred with an explessive portrait, good ertremely fìne

Sestertius,

10'000

.8 17.329. MANLIASCANTILLAAVG Asprevious, IVNOREGINAS-C Asprevious. RICDidius

Julianus 18a. BMC Didius Julianus 32. C

Very rare. Green patinzr, gooc'l very fine / very fìne

7'000

Septimius Severus, 193-211 39r

Aureus, circa 196-197, AY7.27 g. LSEPTSEVPERTAVGIMPVIII Laureateheadr. withdraperyonl. shoulder. Rev.PMTRPIIIICO-SilVictorydraped,walkingl.,hoidingwreathinr.handandpalminl.RIC86.BMC 149". C Extremelyfine 10'000

418.

392

Denarius.Eastcirca202. AR3.48g. SEVERVS PIVSAVGPMTRPX Laureateanddrapedbustr. Rev.P SEPT GETACAES PONT Bare-headed and draped bust of Geta r. RIC -. BMC -. C -.

AppzLrently unique. Dark tone and good very 1ìne

3',000

Aureus, ctca202-210, AY 1.24 g. SEVERVS PIVS AVG Laureate head r. Rev. LIBERALITAS AVGG V Liberalitas, draped, standing 1., holding account-board in r. hand and cornucopiae in L RIC 277. BMC 346. C 295. Good extremely

l2'000

Ex M&M list 85,9/19.+5, 104.

393

fine

394

Sestertius,829.61g.SEPTSEVE-RVSPIVSAVCLaureateheadr.Rev.VICTOzuAEBRITANNICAETwo Mctoliesstandingl.andr.,fìxingshieldonpalm,atfootofwhicharetwocaptives. RIC818. BMC8l8. C732. broad flan, green patina and about extremely fine

5',000

Ditus Septim.ius Sevents. Sestertius, afier4thFebruary 2l l, 8 23.27 g. DIVO SEPTIMIO SEVERO PIO Barer. Rev. CONSECRATIO S-C Pyre of 1ìve storeys surmounted by tacing quadriga. RIC Caracalla 4908. BMC Geta 49. C 90. Very rare. Green patina, the commencement (DIVO SEP) of the ethnic on obverse re-engraved, otherwise extremely

5'000

Struck on

Ex Sternberg and Freeman & Sear sale

39s

XXVI,

1995, I'11.

head

fine

Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Seyerus 396

Denalius, circa 196-211, AR 2.58 g. IVLIAAVGVSTA Draped bust r., hair arranged in horizontal waves and woven chignon. Rev. AETERNIT IMPERI Confionted busts of Caracalla , Iaureate and draped r., and Geta, draped and bare-haed 1. RIC S. Severus 540. BMC

5. C

Very rare. Metal slightly porous, extremely

391

fìne

Sestertius, ,8 23 .32 g. IVLIAAVGVSTA As previous. Rev. MAIRI CASTR-O-RVM Ju1ia, draped with stola and holding pyxis and patera, sacrificing 1. over lighted altar; in field 1., three signa. RIC S. Severus 860. BMC S. Severus 114. C Green patina and about extremely

135.

fine

2'000

I 800

Antoninus Pius called Caracalla as Augustus 198-217 , sole reign from 212 398

399

Denarius, circa 199-200, AR 3.29 g. ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS Laureate, draped and cuirassed r. Rev. RECTORIORBIS Solstandingfront,headl.,holdingglobeinertendedr.handandspearinl. RIC40. BMC 166. c 547. Extrerrelv fìne Sestertius, cilca 211.

XIIII

822.78 g. M AVRELANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT Laureate

III PP Secr-rritas seated RIC;180a. BMC 33. C 193. P

400

COS

200

r'..

propping head on

r. hand and

head r'. Rev. P M TR holding palm in l.: under seat. cornucopiae. Green patina and about extremely fine

2'00t)

circa2l3. ,tr 23.61 g. NIAVR ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BR.IT Laureate. draped and cuirassedbust r. Rev.PMTRPXVIIMPII CeneralviewoftheCircusMaximus: porticuswithtwelveentrances.endingat right withmonumental gate atright angles totirtherporticus enclosing temple;within,l. andr.. triurnphal arches withquadrigae, and in background, porticus containing 1.. temple of Sol. with. between andin centre, splna with Sestertitts.

obelisk tlanked bv r.. shrine ofCybeÌe and statue on column, andmettte. each

onlytwovisible; beyond..ylna.threeqr.radrigaeracingl. C

236.

cluster ofthree lesser obelisks.

Inexrgue.COSUIIPPi SC. RIC-500a. BMC2-51.

Very rare. A superb specimen ofthis celebrated coin. wonderf ul light green patina with some blue spots, extremely fìne

'l"he depiction of the Circus N{aximus on tlle reverse of this rvonderful sestertius is of great interest frorn a Roman architectural point of view. While Caracalla is generall-v associated with the building of the Thernute Artoninianae , he is rarely given recounition fbr the enlargernent of the entrances to the Crrcus Nlaximus. after the parfial colÌapse of the surviving wooden slructure. underAntoninus plus. The reverse celebrates this phase ofrestoration and ertension. shows tt,ith splendid precision the obelisk ol Heliopolis. u'hich Augustns placed in the centre ofthe circus in l0 BC. dedicating it to the Sun. AÌso vrsible is the archu'a1 of the nrain gate at the south of thc circus. built b."- Vcspasinn and Titus to replace that of Stertinus u,hich was probably destroyed in the Neronian fire of 64 AD.

22',000

it to the Sun. Also visible is the archway of the main gate

at the south of the circus, built by Vespasian and Titus to replace that of Stertinus which was probably destroyed in the Neronian lire oi 64 AD.

'101

As,circa215, ,€, 11.31g. ANTONINVSPIVSAVGGERM Laureate,drapedandcuirassedbustr.

PXVIII COS ilII

S-C Aescuiapius standing front holding in globe; in field 1., Telesphorus l. RIC 554b. BMC 292. C 310. TR

A delightful portrait and

Rev.PM

hand serpent-wreathed wand; in field r.,

delicious dark green patina, extremely

1ìne

2'600

Geta as Augustus, 209-212 102

As,circa2l0 2l2,El0.T3g.PSEPTIMIVSGETAPIVSAVGBRITLaureateheadr.Rev.VOTAPVBLICA S-C Geta, veiled, standing

Ex Sternberg sale

-+03

XVIII,

1.,

sacrilìcing outof patera oveltripod, under which, bu1Ì. RIC 192. BMC 238. C 233. Fine green patina and about extremely fine

'500

19ti6. 542.

Sestertius, cilca211. 8 28.82 g. PSEPTIMIVS GETAPMAVGBRIT Laureateheadr. Rev. FORTRED TRPIII COS il PP Fortuna seated 1., holdingrudderin r. hand and cornucopiae in l.; underchair, wheel. In exergue. Afinelyengravedportrait,brown-greenpatinaandextlemelyfìne S C. RIC 168a. BMC 40. Cf. C 52.

4',000

Macrinus, 217-218 -+0.1

Denarius, circa 211-218, AR 3.23 g. IMPC M OPEL SEVMACRINVSAVG Laureate anddraped bustr. Rev. PROVIDENTIADEORVM Providentia standing Ì., holding wing over globe in r. hand and cornucopiae in l.

RIC 80. BMC 72. C 108. -10-5

Fdc

800

.8 9.05 g., DeultumThrace. IMPC M OPEL SEV MACRINVS PF Radiate head r. Rev. COLPLPAC DEVT

Justitiastandingl.,holdingscalesinr.handandsceptreinl.;wheeÌatherfeetl. BMC- . SNGCop.-. Cf.Mionnet

fine

I'000

2 I 8-2 I 9, AV 6.61 g. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bustr. Rev. VICTORANTO-NINIAVG Victory walkingr., holding wreath in r. hand andpalm over1. shoulder Very pleasant reddish tone, extremely lìne in l.

10'000

Extremely

462.

Elagabalus, 218-222 106

+07

Aureus. circa

Sestertius, circ a219, 8 27 .87 g. IMPCAES MAVRANTONINVS PIVSAVG Laureate, draped and cuilassed bustr. Rev.PONTIFMAXTRPIICOSIlPPRomaseatedl.,holdingVictoryinr.handandsceptreinl.;by her side a shield. In exergue, S C. RIC 293. BMC 109. C231. Struck on

broad flan, dark green patina and good very

fine

3'000

Aquilia Severa, second wife of Elagabalus, Augusta 220-221 -108

Sestertius.circa220-221,,824.8ig. IVLIAAQVILIASEVERAAVG Drapedanddiademedbustr.,hair arrangedinsingleplaitandsmallchignon. Rev.CONCORDIAS-C Concoldiastandingl.,holdingpaterainr. and double cornucopiae in 1.1 on r. 1it altar; in field r., star. RIC Elagabalus 390. BMC Elagabalus 434. C 1. Very rare and hard to find so well-preserved. Flan cracked at one o'cÌock, attractive tiber tone and

line portrait, extremely fìne

8 000

Julia Maesa, grandmother of Elagabalus and Severus Alexander r()g

218 222. ,8 22.65 g. IVLIAMAESAAVGVSTA Diaderned and draped bustr. Rev. IPVDICITIA] Pudicitia seated 1.. raising veil with r. hand and holding sceptre in 1.; in exergue, S C.

Sestertius, circa

RIC Elagabalus ,120. BMC Elagabalus 392. C

jl0

42.

Rare. Green patina, good very fìne / very

fine

DivaJulictMttesa. Denarius,after22l ,AR2.-59g. DIVAMAESAAVG Drapedbustr. Rev.CONSE-CRAIIO Maesawithveilfloatingbehind,holdingsceptreinr.hand,seatedl.onapeacockflyingr. RICS.Alexander3T8. Very rare. Good very fìne BMC S. Alexander 211 . C 3 .

1'500

3 000

Severus Alexander, 222-235 411

Denalius, circa 226. AR 2.49 g. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate and drape cl bust r. Rer'. P M Nymph:teum ol Severus Alexandel abor. e, br-rilding o1' r,',hich both sitles are seen in 'e, three alches, the central alch containicg two statues. the sicle arches one statue; on roof perspectivel in centre, facing quadrlga rvith l. and r. three pieces ofstatualy; below', open space with figure: underneath, tìve arches alternately large and small; on either side of space, wing of br-rilding in three trers. in each wing, top and centre

TRPVCOSIIPP' The

tiers of two arches, eachcontaining a statue;bottom tiel'is ornamented withrow of dots, each wing is surinounted b1, standing figure: semicircular basin in fiont of building. RIC 59. BMC 323. C 297 .

Exceedingly rare. verl'1èw specimens known. Attractive dark tone. good very fiue / abor.Lt exffenìely fine

Thjs coin. ofexcepticxral iconographic:rl Ale randri. one of the three nvmphaea

zLnd

t5'000

ciocument.ìrv \,alue. shcu,s on the revcrsc the fèatures ofthe,\\zqirueunttlivi the Nt nphoeu Tria on the Ai entine and the

explicitll listed bv name ( the others rre

Nymphaeumlovr.r beneathtliepresenldayPiazzaS.Sih'estrc)ofthefilieenassessedinthecityofRome,accordingtothc cataÌogue of the ruglones of the tburth centurl, century AD. The nymphaeunt (or monumenlaì fountain) .ain) ofAlexa ofAlexander Severus has been identifìed u ith the inrposinr brick slructlire knr-ru,n as "Trophìcs as lrophlcsolManus of Marius". .torthcplesenceottwomarble fìrr thc pr esence of two marbie rchct.srÌrtrngtronrtllereignof rclicfi drting tionr the reign of Domitian(removedin Domitian (removed in 1-590 l-590andcariecl and carriecl onto the baluster ol the Capitol. rvhere thel still remain). l'he enormous fountrin, u'hich rvas trnce covered rvith marble orrìarltents. today rises atthe northern corner o1'Piazza Vj ttorio Emanuele 1l (at the ibrk ofthe Via Labicana and Via Collatina) "\,Iostra").). The lountain fcatures aatrapezoidal and is lèd bv the theA qua Iuliu (corresponds exactl) to the "Nlostra" trapezoidal plant. expanding on three tiers in thc stvle o1'the rrnaa frotts. (r.e. i m itati plavhouse). rg the st:rge-front strge-front prospect ofthe iìtiug ol the pl rv ith a large avhouse). rvith arge cen,rtri nnichc ichc (rerniniscent of the monument of ofPhilopappus in Athens). anci tn o rninur side njches. containing tu,o glert marble trophies. ;\ semi-circular basin in the firregrourd u,as used:iòr drail.ing the r.",ater ialling fì-om ahove. The "warer supply" is clue toAlexander Severus. whose othercredits include the rebuilding ìn 227AD oftheThermae ofNero (laterkr.rown as theTrcrmae Alt:randrinae) aitheCampo Marzio, NWof the P,intheon. These civil engtneering achievements are summarised in the "Life ofAlexander Severo" (chap. 25) contained in the llistoria AugLLSta, as tblioi.vs: "He rebuilt the edifices raised by his predecessors and saw to the erecting ofmany others, including the Thermae named atÌer him, sited le:rt to the old Thermae ofNero and fed by the aqueduct now callecl Alexandrine". .s

+t,

Aureus, circa2lS-222, AV 6.09 g. IX,{P SEV ALE-XAND AVG f.aureate head r. with drapely on 1. shoulder. AVG Romulus, bare-headed, walking r.. canying spe:u'in r. hand and trophy over'1. shoulcler in 1. RIC 223. BMC 521. C Fdc

8'00t)

As,circa229. E 14.33g. IMPSEVALE-XANDERAVG Laureateheadr:. Rev.PMTRPVIIICOSmPP Ernperorinquadrigar.,holdingreinsinr.handandscepffesurmountedbyeagleinl.:inexergue,SC. RIC498. BMC 582. C 378. Exremelyfine

6Llt)

Quinarius. cilca231-23-5, AV 3.61 g. INTIPALEXANDERPMAVG Lauleateheadr r,vithdraperyor.r l. shoulder. AVG Providentia standing 1., holding two corn-ears o\rer fllodius in r. hand and - ct.249 (aureus). BMC - cf. 880 (sih,er quinarlus). C - cf. C 47 1 (aureus). Appalently unique and unpublished. Good very fine

20'000

Rer'. VIRTVS

4t3

414

583.

Rev. PROVIDE-NTIA corrnucopiae in l. RIC

/i 15

416

Aureus. ,{V 6.48 -e. IN{PALEXAN-DER PIVS AVG La',ireate, Craped and cuirassedbust r. Rer,. LIBERA-I-iTAS AVC V Liberalitas standing 1., holding abacus in r. hand and cornucc-piae in 1. RIC 2;12. BN'{C 9,1-i. C 1 :l 1 . Fdc

8',000

As. lE 11.97g. IMPSEVALEXANDAVGIVLIAMAMAEAAVG Confrontedbustsof SeverlìsAlexander 1., laureate, draped and cuirassed, and Julia Mamaea r.. diademed and draped; in exergue, MAT AVG. Rev.[FELICITASi TEMPORVM Emperorseatedl. oncurulechair, holdingglobeinr. handandrolÌin1., crou,ned byVictory standing 1. behindhim: before him. Feiicitas and anotherfemale fisure standincr. Cf. RIC 66J (MATER ' AVG). ÉNIC 541: C 8. v?r-y rare. Good ìery fine

5 500

Orbiana, wife of Severus Alexander, Augusta 225-227 417

Sestertius, circa 225, E 21.84 g. SALL BARBIA ORBIANA AVG Diademed and draped bust r. Rer,. CONCORDIAAVGVSTORVM Concordia seated 1. on throne, holding patera in r. hand and doubie-comucopiae in 1.; in exergue, S C. RIC S. Alexander 655. BMC S. Alexander 239. C.1. Rare and in an exceptional state of presenation.

Delightful red and green patina, sweet pofirait and extremely fine Ex CNG-NAC sale ,10, I 996, 1614 and James Fox collection.

l0'000

Julia Mamaea, mother of Seyerus Alexander -118

As, .4, 10.06 g. IVLIAMAMAEAAVGVSTA Diademedanddrapedbustl. Rev.VENERIFELICIS-C Venus standing r.. holding sceptre in r. hand and Cupid on l. RIC 696. BMC 196. C 64. Rare and unusually fine. Well struck in high relief, dark patina and extremely fine

3 000

Maximinus 1,235-238 +19

Sestertius, circa235-236, 8 22.50 9. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust r. Rev. PAX AVGVSTI S-C Pax standing 1., holding branch in r. hand and transverse sceptre in 1. RIC 58. BMC 7. C 34.

Struckon an exceptionally broad flan, pleasantred-green patinaand extremely

fine

1'500

Diva Paulina, wife of Maximinus -+10

rll

Denarius, circa235-238, AR 3.95 g. DIVAPAVLINA Draped and veiledbustr. Rev. CONSECRAIIO Paulina, holding sceptre in 1. hand and raising r., seated 1. on peacock flying r. RIC 2. BMC S. Alexander 127 . C 2. Rale. Toned and about extremely fine

lJ00

Sestertius, 8 25.25 g. As previous. Rev. CONSECRAIIO S-C Paulina, holding sceptre in 1. hand and raising r., seated 1. on peacock flying r. RIC 3. BMC S. Alexander 129. C 3. Rare, and a very unusual superb specimen. Ertraordinary untouched natural light green patina, extremely fine / about extremely fine

7',000

Maximus, Caesar 235-238 Denarius, circa235 236, AR 3. I 8 g. IVL VERVS MAXIMVS CAES Bare-headed and draped bust r. Rev. PIETAS AVG Jug between lituus and knilè to 1., simpulum and sprinkler to r. RIC 1. BMC Maximinus I I 8.

rll

Toned and alnrost Fdc

800

Denarius,circa236-238, AR3.00g. MAXIMVSCAESGERM Asprevious. Rev.PRINCMENTVTIS Maximus standing

10.

1.,

holding baton in

r. and

transverse spear in i.; behind him, two standards. RIC 3. BMC

2II

Extremelvfìne

400

Cordian I, March-April 238 -:-1

Denarius. March-April238, AR 3.12 g. IMPMANT GORDIANVSAFRAVG Laureate, draped andcuirassed brrst r. Rev. StsCVRITAS AVGG Securitas seated I., holding short scepffe in r. hand. RIC 5. BMC 11. C 10. Rare. Toned and about extremely

fine

3'000

Gordian II, March-April 238

rl.i

Denarius. March-April238, AR 3.77 g. IMPMANTGORDIANVSAFRAVG Laureate. draped and cuirassed bustr. Rev. PROVIDE-NTIAAVGG Provedentia standing 1. with le gs crossed. leaning on column. holding wand

overglobeinr.handandcornucopiaeinl.hand. RIC 1. BMCI 19. -16

Rare.Tonedandgoodveryfine

Denarius"AR2.33g.Asprevious. Rev.VIRTVS,{VCGVirtusstandingl..r.handonshieidandÌeaningl.on reversecl spear. RIC 3. BMC -10. C 14. Rare. Ple:rsantly to.ned and good ver1, tìne

Balbinus, 22nd April 1)

C-5.

3'500

29th July 238

Sestertius,April-June 238, .€ 2l .38 g. IMPCAES D CAEL,BAI-BINVSAVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed

bustr. Rev.PMTRPCOSIIPPS-C Emperor. logate,standingl.,holdin-ebranchinr.handandparazonium l. RIC 16. BI4C 28. C 21. Brownpatinaandaboutextremelyfine

Pupienus,

+18

3 000

April-July

1'600

238

Denarius,April-July 238. AR

3.-5 1

r. Rev. PAX PVBLICA Pax seated

g. IMPC M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG Larueate. draped and cuirassed bust 1., holding branch in r. hand and sceptre in 1. RIC 4. B}'lC 46. C22. Toned and extrenrely fine

500

129

Sestertius, 821.24g. IMPCAESMCLODPVPIENVSAVG Laureate,drapedandcuirassedbustr. Rev.P RIC 15. BMC 5i. C 30. Brownpatinaandgoodveryfìne

MTRPCOS IPPS-C Emperor, togate, standingl.,holding branchinr.handandparazoniuminl.

130 As, R

10.02

IMP CAES PVPIEN MAXIMVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust

Rev. CONCORDIAAVGG Concordia seated

21. BMC 95. C 9.

Gordian

431

432

III,

1.,

l'8t10

holding patera in r. hand and double cornucopiae in i. RIC Good very fine

l'000

as Augustus 238-244

Aureus,circa240, AV5.09g. IMPGORDIANVSPIVSFELAVG Laureate,drapedandcuirassedbustr. Rev. P M TR P II COS II P P Gordian. togate and veiled, standing fiont, head 1., sacrifìcing out of patera in r. hand AlmostFdc 6'000 over altar and holding wand in Ì. hand. RIC 73. C214.

Antoninianus,Antioch,AR5.26g. IMPCAESMANTGORDIANVSAVGRadiate,drapedandcuirassedbust

Rev.

VICTORIAAVG Victory in biga r. RIC

C-.

Apparently unique and unpublished. Toned and about extremely Ex NFA sale

XXI,

fine

600

1988, 722.

Phitip I, 244-249

433

Sestertius, circa247,A.24.31 g.

IMPMIVLPHiLIPPVSAVC Laureate,drapedandcuirassedbustr.

PMTRPIIICOSIIPPS-C Felic:itasstandingl.,holdinglongcaduceusinrhandandcornucopiaeinl. C

138.

SuperbÌightgreenpatinaandextremelyfine

Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip

434

Rev.

RIC 150a.

Sestertius, circa 241-249,

12.28 g.

1'000

I MARCIAO'IACILSEVERAAVG

Draped bustr., wearingfrontale. Rev.

PVDICITIA AVG Pudicitia, veiled, seated 1.. drawing veil with r. hand and holding sceptre in l. hand. RIC Philip I 209a. C 55. Lovelv dark green patina and extremely fine

i '200

Philip II, Caesar 245-246

435

Aureus,circa215-246,4V4.65g. MIVLPHILIPPVSCAES Bare-headedanddrapedbustr. Rev.PRINCIPI IVVENT Philip II, in military attire, standing 1., holding globe in r. hand and spear in l. RIC 218a. C zi6. Extremely r"are. Insignificant light scratch in reverse fìeld, brilliant exffemely fine

45'000

Marcus Juiius Philippus, otherwise known as the Arab as a result of being born in 20zl in Traconitide in Arabia, son of the

Arab sheikh Julius Marinus. had a son. Marcus Julius Severus Philippus, known as Philipp II to distirguish him from hrs tather. Philip II, whose mother rvas Marcia Otacilia Severa, was soon associated with his father's kingdom as Ccte.sar and, in 2,17. when he had just turned ten,',va-s declaredAugu.rlus. He minted coins which were similar to those of his tather. At the beginning of Septernber 249, Philip the Arab, Christian emperor or at least tolerant of the Christians. was slain near Verona in a berttle against Decius, who became the instigator ofthe first systematic persecution of Christians to be recorded in history. When the news reached Rome, there was rioting and Philip II was killed, most likely by the praetorians iu an attempt to ingratiate the new enrperor.

136

Sestertius, 821.90g. MMPHILIPPUSCAES Bare-headedanddrapedbustr. Rev.PRINCIPIIVVENTSC Philip II standing r., holding globe in l. hand and transverse spear in r. RIC 256a. C 49. Good green patina and extremely

lìne

I 500

Trajan Decius, 249-251

131

Double-sestertius, circa 249-251, 8 37 .81 g. IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG Radiate and cuirassed bustr. Rev.FELICITASSAECVLIS-CFelicitasstandingl.,holdinglongcaduceusinr.handandcornucopiae in l. RIC 115a. C 39. Exceptional darkgreenpatinaandextremelyfine

E-t Stcrnberg

XXVI.

1992" :106 and Leu and

N{&M. the Niggeler collection part III, I 967,

14,14 sales.

8'000

Herennia Etruscilla, wife of Trajan Decius .138

Aureus, circa249-251, AV 3.83 g. HER ETRVSCILLAAVG Draped bust r., wearing jewelled fiontale, hair loosely waved, plait also jewelled. Rev. PVDICITIAAVG Pudicitia, draped. enthroned Ì., drawing veil with r. Aln'rostFdt: 12'500 hand and holding trans\rerse sceptre in 1. hand. RIC T. Decius 59a. C 18.

,139

Double-sestertius, .lE 31 .52 g. HERENNIA ETRVSCILLA AVG Dlaped bust r.. crescent behind. wearing frontale. Rev. As previous, but in exergue, SC. RIC T. Decius 136. C 2 I Very rare and extremely hard to find such a pleasant specimen. Superb green patina and extremely tì ne .

4/10

Dupondius,

,€

13.28

g. As previous. RIC 136d. C

24.

Lovely dark green patina and extremely tìne

15'000

2'001)

Hostilia, jounger son of Decius, Caesar 251 441

Aureus,circa25t, AV3.-57g. GVALEQVTMOSTILIANNC Laureatezmddrapedheadr. Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG Providentiastandingl.,holdingglobeinr.handandsceptreinl. RIC-cf.p. lzl,l,fbotnoteto 181 (this

obv.die)andpl. 13,

(aureusofTrebonianusGallus).thisrev.die.

C-.

NAC-5, 1992,592=Leu45. 1988,

1 995, 1 56 sales (these dies). 368=Sotheby's, 'Ofthehighestrarity,onlythesecondspecimenknownofthisextremelyinterestingissuestruck

under Trebonlanus Gallus and utilising one of his reverse dies. An excellent portrait. extremely fìne

38',000

Cornelia Supera, wife ofAemilian 112

Antoninianus, circa 253, AR 3.67 g. Draped bust r. crescentbelow, wearing fiontale. Rev. VESTA Vesta, veiled, standing 1., holding patera in r. hand and transverse sceptre in l. RIC 30. C 5. Extremely rare. Toned and good r"ery tìne

Ex Hess sale i933.

8',000

91 1.

Uranius Antoninus, 253-254

443

Tetradrachm, Emesa254,AR 8.97 g. AYTOC COY^IIANTONINOC CE Radiate, drapedandcuirassedbust r. Rev. AHEMAPX EEOYCIAC YIIA B S-C Victory standing 1., holding wreath and palm. H. R. Baldus, Uranius Antoninus, Miinzpràgung und Geschichte, - cf . 27 -28. Apparently unique. Fine dark tone, nice portrait and extremely

fine

14'500

Ex Leu sale 7, 1973,420.

Marius, 268

141

Antoninianus. Cologne circa 268,

FELICITAS Felicitas standing

Claudius 115

g. IMPC MARIVS PF AVC Radiate andclÌirassed bustr. Rer'. SAEC Extremelyfine holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC 10. C 13.

,lE 3.33

1.,

500

Gothicus, 268-270

As,,tE9.88g. CCLAVDIVSPFAVG Laureate,drapedandcuirassedbustr. Rev.VICT-ORIAAV Victory standing 1., holding wreath and palm. RIC -. Ct. C29l (VICTORIAAVG). Gnecchi 14. Very rare. Brown tone and very

fine

1'500

Ex Sternberg sale XXI, 1988,494.

Aurelian, 270-275 116

Aureus. circa 27011, AV5.2-l g. IMPC LDOMAVREL-IANVS AVG Laureate and cuirassed bustr. Rev. VIRTVS AVG Mars Victor walking r., holding spear and trophy; at fbot, captive seated r. RIC 15. C 269. Aboirt extremely

tìne

Ex Sotheby's, 24 /41 1991 ,451;M&M 73, 1988, 265; Ars Classica Enrico Caruso Collection. 1 923. 480 sales.

XVII, SirArthur Evans Collection, I 934. 913 and Canessa.

4'500

41'7

Aurelianus and Seyerina. Dupondius, E 14.67 g. IMPAVRELIANVS AVG Radiate and cuirassed bust r. Rev. SEVERINAAVG Draped bust of Severina r., crescent behind, wearing diadem. RIC 2. C 1. Rare. Green patina, good very fine / very fine

1',200

Tacitus, 275-276 :148

Denarius, Ticinum 215-216,

2.33

IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG Laureate and cuirassed bust r. 1., holdingbatoninr. hand and sceptre in i.;atfoot 1., globe. Cf.

Rev. PROVIDENIAAVG Providentia standing

RIC98(PROVIDENAVG).

Cf"C93(PROVIDENAVG).

Extremelyrare.Aboutextremelyiìne

3500

Probus,276-282 419

.150

451

Quinar ins, circa2l6-282, AV 2.63 g. PROB-VS AVG Laureate and cuirassed bustr. Rev. FIDES NII-LITVM Fides standing 1., holding an ensign in each hanci. RIC 1 47. C-. Of the highest rarity. Light scratch on reverse, otherwise extremely fine

38'000

Quinarius, ,lE 1.90g. Asprevious. Rev.VICTOR-IAGERM Trophybetweentwocaptives. RIC276. C769. About extremely fine

,500

Medallion, 826.549. IMPCPROB-VSPFAVG Laureatebustl.,wearingpaluCamentumandholdingin r. hand

globe surmountecl by Victory with wreath standrng r. Rev. NIONETAAVG The three Monetae standing

l.,eachholdingacornucopiaeinl.handandapairofscalesinr'.,abovepileofcoin-satherfeet. Gnecchi26 and pl"120,

6. C379. Extrernely rare. An exceptional specimen with a masterly engraved portraìt, u,eÌl struck in high relief. Traces of silvering and sorne encrllstations on both sides, otherwise Fdc / ertremely 1ìne

:10

000

Marcus Aurelius Probus. born in Sirtniun in Pannonia on 1gth August 232. proglessed through all the stages of a rnilitary career while overseeing the oriental provrnces of the Empire. When Tacitus died in 276. he was proclaimed emperor and set up against Florianus, of whom he got the better. During his reign, he continually fought the barbarian threats on the Rhine, the Danube, and in the Balkans, the limes (boundary) of the Empire; tbr this retison he wzrs given the epithets Germruictts Marimus and Gothicu.s Maxinttts. He was murdered in 286 near hi s native town ofSlrrui rm. by his soldiers who were intolerant ot the strrct discipline to which he subjected them. On the obvorse of this medallion. Probus is portrayetlas imperator,the commander in chief (.imperitrm), in apaludamentun long red mantle and arnrour with a Nikeon gìobe in his right hand. The portrait shows a man in hts fifiies, with a somervhat elongated head, a thin neck, the line of the skull and fbrehead forming a right angler thtn-faced, with a weak chrn: his short beard and hair f}ame his r'vrinkled forehead antl ìong nose.

Carus, 282-283 Quinarius, ctrca282-283, E2.34 g. I[MP] C[A]RV[S A]VG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VIRTVS AVGG Soldier standing I., leaning on shield and holding spear in L hand. RIC 56. C 1 1 1. Very rare. Good very fine

800

Numerian, 283-284 453

Quinarius, circ a283-284,

AVGG Mercury standing

E 1.,

1.79 g. IMP NVMERIANVS AVG Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rev. PIETAS holding purse in r. hand and caduceus in l. RIC 437. C 58. Very rare. Good very lìne

650

Carinus, 283-285 ,154

As,circa283-285,84.79g. IMPCMAVRCARINVSPFAVG Laureateandcuirassedbustr. Rev.PAX AVGG Pax walking

1.,

holding branch in r. hand and sceptre in 1. RIC 285. C 65.

fine

1'000

Antoninianus, circa215, ,8 2.96 g. DIVO NIGRINIANO Radiate, half-length bust r. Rev. CONSECRAIIO Eagle standing facing, head l.; in exergue, KAA. RIC 472. C 2. Extremely rare. Well struck and extremely fine

3'000

Very rare. Green patina and about extremely

Divus Nigrinian, probably son of Carinus ;+55

Julian, usurping Augustus in northern Italy and Pannonia, 284-285 ,15fi

Antoninianus. Siscia circa 284 285, ,4] :1.00 g. IMP C L{ AVR IVLIANVS P F AVG Radiate, draped and r. Rev. FELICIT-AS TEN,IPORVN{ S-B Felicitas standing 1.. hoLding cacluceus and sceptre; in Very rare and unusua1l1,fìne. Extremel,v lìne exergue.XXI. cuirassed bust

4'000

Diocletian, 284-305 451

Quinarius, circa 285, ,lE 1.51 g. iMPDIOCLETIANVS AVG Laureate and draped bustr. Rer,. IOVI CONSERVAT AVGC Jupiter standing Ì., holding tl.runderbolt in r. hand and sceptre in l.; in exergue, A. Cf. Veiy rare. Traces olgold coverage. good very line RIC 193 (without A). Cf . C 221 .

458

Quinarius. ,4ì 1.55 g. As previous. Rev. VICTO-RIAAVG Victory standing RIC 195. C 468.

451)

Aureus,Cyzicus circa2gA-292, AV4.65g.IMPCCVALDIOCLETIANVSPFAVG Laureate,drapedand cuirassed bust r. Rev. VIRIV-S AVG Soldier standing 1.. r. hand on shield. l. holding spear. RiC 304. C 493.

1.,

holding wreath and palm. Veryrare. \iely fine

Blilliantextremelyfìne

460

.16 I

Fraction. Rome (?) circt29l-295, R l.0i g. DIOCL.E-TIANVS AVG Laureate head r. Rev. VTILITA-S PVBLICA Utilitas standing tacing, head 1., with hands in drapery. Cf. RIC 48 (in exergue, R). Cf. C 547 Extremely rare. Green patina and very fine (Ticinum). Argenteus, Ticinum, AR 2.91 g. As previous. Rev. VICTORIA -SARMAT The four princes sacrificing or,er

tripodbeforegateinsix-turretèdenClosule. RIC 12a. 162

C294.

WonderfullytonedandalmostFdc

Algenteus, circ a295-291 , AR 3.27 g. As previous, butparallel ribbons. Rev. VIMVS-MILITVM Asprevious, Very rare variety. Lightly tored and extremely A. RIC 40a. C 5 1 7

bui in exergue,

fine

var.

600

i'000

6'500

'000

l'200

'200

Domitius Domitianus, 296-297 163

Follis,Aiexandriacirca2g6-297, .E 10.13 g.iMPCLDOMITIVS DOMITIANVS l-aureateheadr. Rev. GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI Genius standing 1., holding patera and cornucopia; at her fèet, eag1e. RIC 20. C 1 . Very rare. Extremely fine / about extremely fine

4'000

Maximianus Herculius, first reign, 286-305 461

Semis. circa ?8 5-286, -8 4.16 g. IMP C VAL MAXIMIANVS PF AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev.lOVI CON-SE-RVATAVGG Jupiter standing 1., holding thunderboltand scepffe. RIC-cf. RIC 535 (IM

PVALMAXIMIANVSPFAVG). ,165

C-cf.C350.

Veryrare.Greenpatinaandgoodveryfine

Quinarius, circa 292..E I.6Ig.IMPIvIAXIMIANVS PF'AVC Laureate anddraped bustr. Rer,.VIRTVSAVGG Very rare and extlernely Hercules standing r., stlangling lion. RIC 528. C

593.

fine

1'000

1'500

46(t

Aureus^Antiochcirca293-295, AV5.27 g. MAXIMIANVS-AVGVSTVS Laureateheadr. Rev. CONSVLIIIIPPPROCOS Emperor, laureate and togate, standing 1., holding globe in extended r. hand and baton in 1. RIC 4. Fdc/extremelYfìne 8'000 C 80.

Argenteus, circa2g;1, AR 3.67 g.

46E

MAXIMIA-NVS PFAVG Laureateheadr. Rev. VICTORI-ASARMAT The AlmostFdc fbulprincessacr'lficingovertripodbefbregateinsix-tr:rretedenclosure. RIC20. C5.18.

1'200

Double-r'adiate ('l),Cyzicus circa295-296,.8 5.61 g.IMPCMAMAXIMIANVS PFAVG Radiateanddraped bustr'. Rev. CONCORDIAMI-LITVM Prince standingr. in miìitary attire receiving small Victoryfrom Jupiter standing 1., holding in l. hand sceptre;between them, K E; in exergue, dot. RIC 13. C 50. Extremely rare. Green patina and good very f

3'000

ine

169

Follis,Triercirca2gS-299,,lE 10.02g. INIPMAXIMIANVS PFAVG Jugatebustsr. of MaximianusHerculius, laureate and cuirassed. and Hercules" cuirassed and with club. Rev. GENIO ['OPV-LI ROMANO Genius standing 1., rrodius on head. naked ercept fbr chlamys over 1. shoulder. holding paterain r. hand and colnucopiae in i.; in tìeld 1. and r" B-'i; in exergue, TR. RIC 216. C 168. Extremely rare. Dark patina and about extremel,r, fìne

6'000

410

Follis.Triercirca305-307,.€, 10.05g. DNMAXIMIANOFELÌCISSIMOSENAVG I-aureatebustr.,wearing Rev.PROVIDENTIADEORVMQVIES imperialmantleandholdingolivebranchinr'.handandmappainl. AVGG S-F Providentia standing r.. extending r'. hand to Quies standing on sceptre with l.: between thern. KAI in exergue. PTR.

111

1.,

holding branch in r. hand and leaning Extremely fine

Quarter-tbllis,circa307, ,E 1.25g. MAXIM-IANVSAVG Laureateheadr. Rev.VOT/[X]XXiAVGGin Veryraleandgoodveryfine wreath. RIC752. C691.

400

600

Constantius I, Caesar, 293-306 4'72

Quinarius, circa295, E 1.799. CONSTANTMNOBCAES Laureateanddrapedbustr. Rev.PRINCIP-I IV-VENTVT Constantiusstandingr.,holdingspearinr.handandglobeinl. RIC 666. C224. Very rare and very 1ìne

Argenteus. Trier circa 295-291 , AR 3.37 g. CONSTAN-TIVS NOB C Laureate head r. Rer'. VIRTVSMILITVM The fbur prices sacritìcing over tripod betble gate in six-tureted encÌosure. RIC 110a. C 312. Pleasant old cabinet tone and very fine

Constantius I and Galerius 414

.rE 8.,16 g. CONSTANTIVS ET MAXIMIANVS NB C Jugate busts t'.. laureate, drapedandcuirassedof Constantius I and Galerius. Rev. GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI Genio standingl., rnodius on head, naked except lbr chlamys over 1. shoulder, holding patera in r. hand and cornucopiae in l.; in field l. and Extremely r;rre and of great interest. Very fine r.. B-*; in exergue, TR. RIC 373. C

Follis, Trier circa298 299,

5 000

Galerius, as Caesar, 293-305 415

Qtrinarius, circa 295, ,E 1.65 g. GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES Laureate and draped bust r. Rev. [PRINCIPUry-V-ENTVT Galeriusstandingr..holdingspearinr.handandglobeinl. RIC709. C 170. Vely rare and very fine

800

Galerius, as Augustus, 305-311 416

Follis,AquiÌeiacirca305 306,A9.L6g. IMPMAXIMIANVSPFAVGLaureate.helmetedandcuilassedbust 1.. spear over I. shoulder and shield on l. arm. Rev. VIRTVS A-VCC ET CAESS NN Galerius, with shield on l.arm,gallopingr.overthreefallenopponents,strikingdownwardswithhisspear. RIC-cf.66b(gallopingl.). Apparently unique and unpublished variety. Green patina and extremely fine C -. Severus

411

II,

as Caesar

Fraction,Triercirca305-306, E 1.12g. SEVER-VS NOB C Laureateheadr. Rev. VOT/X/CAESS /NN Unique. About very fine in wreath. RIC 687. C - (This coin). Ex

M&M

2'000

1'000

sale 13, 1954,,180.

Divus Romulus, deceased son of Maxentius 418

Follis, Ostia circa 309-312, 87.50 g. DIVO ROMVLO N V BIS CONS Bare head r. Rev. AETERNAEMEMORIAE Eagle with wings spread standing r. on domed hexastyle shrine; in exergue, MOSTC. RIC 3,1.

Brown patina and extremely fine

loo

Follis, Carthago circa 308-311 , E5.51 g. IMPALEXANDER PFAVG Laureate head r. Rev. GLORIAEXERCIT KART Alexander on horse r., raising r. hand; in exergue, PK. RIC 65. C 2. Extremeiy rare and very fine

4',000

Alexander, 308-311 419

Licinius I, 308-324 480

Fraction, Trier (?) circa 308-3 24, .8 2.30 g. IMP LICINIVS

AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r.

Rev.VOTAP-VBLICAIsisstandingl.,holdingslsrruminr.handandsistuluminl.RIC.C203. Extremely rare and about very fine

1'000

Licinius II, Caesar 317-324 .18

Half-follis, circa 3 18.

I .17

g. LICINIVS IVN NOB CAES Laureate and draped bust r. Rev. PRICIPIA I-

WENTVTIS Licinius II in military

dress standing r., holding transverse spearin r. hand and globe in

c35

RIC 139.

Very rare ancl very fìne

800

Argenteus, Trier circa 306-307. AR 3.19 g. CONSTAN-TINVS NOB C Laureate head r. Rer,. VIRTVSMILITVM Four-tureted -eateway with doors thrown open. RIC 636. C 706. Very rare. Appealing old cabinet tone and almost Fdc

4',500

Constantine I, as Caesar, 306-307 ,182

As Augustus,307-337 +òJ

(festaureus). Triercirca3l-5, AV5.43 g. CONSTANTI-NVS PFAVG Laureate. draped r. Rev. VICTORIBVS AVGG NN VOTIS Victoria facing, holding with both hands shield inscribed X / XXI in exergue, PTR. RIC 9. C 563. Extremely rare. Perlèctl1, struck and centred, brilliant extremely fine

Medallion of

1 1/4 aurei

and cuirassed bust

27',000

Constanti ne. I ike AugustrÌs. control led the political scene alier a long period ofciviì lvar. Just like h is ill ustrious predccessor. his skill at pacifying the various pri.lr'inces and bringing unity to the Empire made him a godsend. Hence the glorification. on some unusual contemporarv issues. of both his persona and the benefits of his intervention. Here we have one of the rliany representations of Victory. the trad itional motif in imperial propagtrndir: depicted fìrll-fÌrce, resting. with the shield of Vota. The figure's open wings and moving drapes evoke the ima,qe of the angel whicb u,irs to appear in Christian art as the representation of the triumph of the Faith. The motif of the Vt:tores ALtgusti in the lnscriptior.r merges with tllat of tlìe yoLT blessing the dynastic fiture of theErnpire, which Constantine ruledwith statesmanship and proverbialenergy. The lnscription VICTORIBVS AVGG underlines the concept that the victory oftheEmpire is inseparable fromits leader. rvho is also the highest

military authority. This issue. dated 3 1 5 ( the year of the

de cennalitt), historicalll, belongs to a penod of great achievements starting with the defèat olMaxentius at Ponte Miìvio (28th October 3 1 2). As a consequencc, the nerv ìnrage olthe emperor bccontes idealised in conten'lporary portraits. permeated with the concepts of majesty. beaut,v and heroism. as a sigu of lekindltng aresernblance

toAugustus. ,184

.185

Medallic Miliarense, Sirmiumcirca320, AR 4.79 g. CONSTANTINVS MAXAVG Bareheadr. Rer'. CRISPVS RIC 14. C3. Gnecchi ETCONSTANTINVSCC ContiontedbustsofCrispusandConstantinell;below.SIRM. Very r are. Toned, surfaces slightly porous, extremell, fìne p1. 29, 8. Bastien. Doncttit,tt, p. 76 nue 11.

6',000

Solidus, Nicomedialate 324. AV,l.46 g. CONSTANT-INVS PFAVG Laureateheadr. Rev. VOTAPV-B-LICA Emperor facing in tr.Lnica between 1.. Respublica tureted standing r. and oilèring Victory on globe, and r.. Pax standing 1., oflèring rvreath; in exergue, SMNK. RIC6l . C721 . Extrenrely rare and a ver,v interestilìg 1ype. Perlèct

32'000

Fdc

HailedAugustus by the Gallic army (25th July 306) afierthe death ofhis father Constantlus Chlorus. forced to fightto mrilrrin his position against Maxentius (who died in 312). Daja (who died in 3 l3) and Licinius (who was defèated and kil1ed in 32;l or 325). Constanture was tìnall1, in a position oftotal power. This series belor.rgs to the period between 32,+ and 326. the latter being the year of the vicennalia celebrations. On the reverse of this solidus. the f igure of Rr.rynùl.it:rt.wilh,tturreted cror.r,n. offers the Victoriola to Constantine. who is standing tace-on, wearing a cloak and trabeu (a garment decorated u,ith purple bands, used by kings), while Par oftèrs him a rvreath. The Victoriola, or statue ofVictory. became customary on the hand of divinity (usually Iuppi.ter, Murs, Min erya, Verns, He rcule.s, Roma).Delivered to the emperor, it merg"^s with the superhurnan and personifies, with public desire ltttu pubLit:a). the victorious deìiverance ofthe entire population.

486

Medallionofzlar-qentei.Triercirca336-337, AR l4. l0g. AVGVSTVS Diademedheadr. Rev.CAESARin 1aure1 wreath; below. TR. RIC - cf. Siscia 259. C - cf. Constantinus II 30. Gnecchi cf. p.64, 4 and p1.31. 8 (Constans II) = J. Laufaurie, Médallions d'argent de Constantin I et Constantin II, RN 1947 p.35 I 14, 1l g. Uniclue and of great historical interest. Extremely

fìne

Ex Lanz sale 26, 1983. 907 (ìllustriited on the co\er page). This coin was erroneously published by the A.I.PN. as being of doubtful authenticity, but fbllowing a direct view (alier publication) ancl deeper study, also supported by metallurgical analysis, the original position was reconsidered and the coin deemed as genuine be-vond doubt.

30'000

Fausta, wife of Constantine I 181

Solidus, Thessaionica circa 324, AV 4.53 g. FLAV MAX-FAVSTAAVG Draped bust r., hair crimped in four tight waves ending in chignon, wearing necklace. Rev. SPES REI P-VBLICAE Fausta, veiled, standing to front, head 1., holding intants Constantine II and Constantius II: in exergue, SN,ITS^. RIC 137. C i4. Of the highest rarity, very few specimens known. Pertèctly struck and Fdc

i i0 000

The image of the empress Fausta appears on coins wrth a regular profile, large eyes and classic wavy hair. in the style of the .Antonines (there is a marked similarity to the portrait of Faustina Minor, Marcus Aureìius' wife). Fausta, who was the younger daughter of Maximianus Herculjus andEuthropia, married Constantine the Great (Minewina's widower) in 307 and bore him six children. three female anci three male: Constantine II, Constantius II and Constans. Nominated Auga sta in 325, she was gifted with both spirittial and physìca1 charms (as eulogies by ancient wriiers such as Eumenius and Julianus testity), but allowed herself to be Crawn into political intrigues and disorderliness. Accused of adultery. she was assassinated in August 326, meeting her end through strangulation in a hot bath. f'his took pÌace shortly after the murder of her stepson Crispus. il whrch she was invoÌr,ed.

Helena, mother of Constantine 48lJ

1/3 Siliqua, Constantinople circa 330, AR 0.88 g. Diademed and draped Lrust r., wearing necklace. Rev. Large 287 (Constantine trI). Extremely lare. Toned and about extremely

K. RIC -. Cf. C VII p. 401,287 . Cf. Mazzini V p1. XXXVII,

fine

1'500

Commemorative issues of the period, 330-346 .1lJ9

Pattern multiple of I l12 solidi, Constantinople circa 330, ,€ 6.09 g. CONSTAN-TINOPOLI Turreted and draped bust r. of Constantinoplis I., wearing an elaborate necklace. Rev. Victory facing between two shields, holding wreath (?) in r" hand and branch in l. RIC -. C -. Kent -. Unique and unpublished. Pleasant green patina and good very

fine

4'000

Constantine II, as Caesar 317-337 494

8 2.'lÙ,Tiercirca322-323. CONSTANTINVSIVNNOB

C Cuirassedbustr., spearacrossr. shoulder,holding

horsebybridlewithl.hand. Rev.BEATATRAN-QVILLITAS GlobesetonaltarinsclibedVO/TIS/XX;above, three stars. RIC - cf. 381 (spear across l. shoulder'). C -. An apparently unique and unpublished variety. Green patina and very line

90(J

Constans, as Augustus 337-350 491

Medallionof4siliquae,Triercirca342-343, AR12.71g. FLIVLCONSTANSPIVSFELIXAVG Draped cuirassed bust r., wearing laurel and rosette diadem. Rev. TRVMFATOR GENTI-VM BARBARARVM Constansinmilitaryattirestandingl.,holdingstandardinr.hand;inexergue,TR.

RIC 1,13. C 113. Gnecchi p.63,

20 var. Very rare.

Delightfilly toned, a scratch

on obverse and one on reverse, otherwise

good vely fine / very

fine

2:l'00t)

Ex Leu sale 48, 1989, 428.

Constantius 492

II,

as Augustus 337-361

g. Diademed and draped bust 1. Rev. GLORIA ROover shield, holding Victory in r. hand and sceptre in 1.;in

Medallion of 2 solidi, Antioch 337-342, AV 9.04

MANORVM Roma. draped

and helmeted, seated C Gnecchi -.

exergue, SMANT. RIC -. Unique. Asignifìcant specimen with an excellent and impressiveportrait, light scratches, otherwise

extremelyfine

85',000

Miliarense, Siscia circa 337-340, AR 5.05 g. CONSTANTI-VS PFAVG Cuirassed and pearl-diademed bust r. Rev. GAVDIVM POPVLI ROMANI around SIC / X / SIC I XX within wreaih; be1ow, SIS and pellet above Rare. Delightful olci cabinet tone and extremely fine crescent. RIC 48. C 83. Gnecchi p. 63, 31.

6',500

Ex Leu sale I 8, I 977, 395. ,+93

Ex Leu sale 48, I S89,430.

194

Solidus. Siscia 340-3-50, AV,l.45 g.CONSTANTIVS-AVCVSTVS Draped" cuilassed and pearl-diaden.red bust

r. Rev. VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG Two Victories standing facing each other, holding shield inscribed VOT /XX/MVLT/XXX; inexergue,SlSbetweentwobranches. RIC 133. C281var. Extremelyfine 1'600 .195

Siliqua,Sirmiumcirca35l*355, AR3.12g. DNCONSTAN-TIVSPFAVG Pearl-diademed,drapedand MVLIIS / XXXX within wreath; below, .SIRN{..

cuirassed bust r. Rev. VOTIS / XXX /

Toned, t'Ìan craoked at eleven o'clock, about extremely tìne

196

l(lf

Light miiiarense, circa 352 -355, AR 4.53 g. As previous. Rev. VIRTVS-EXERCITVS Soldier, helmetecl. RIC238. standingl.,headturnedtor.,holdinginvertedspearinr'.handandresiingl.onshield,inexergue,R. Ver1, rare. Lightly toned and about extremeÌy fine C 326.

E C

1.96 g. As previous. Rev.

331.

VOTA-PVBLICA Anubis standing

1.,

50i)

3'000

holding sistrum and caduceus. RIC 483.

Extremelyrareandveryfìne

900

Decentius, Caesar 351-353 '198

Medallion,circa351*3-52,811 .lTg.lvIAGDECENTI-VSNOBCAESDrapedandcuirassedbustr.,holding spear in r. hand anci Victory on globe in I. Rev. VIRI-VS AVGG Emperor, bare-headed and in military attire, on horse prancing r., thrusting with spear at barbarian hoiding spear in r. hand and raising l. RIC 408. C 47. Gnecchi p.155,

Extremely rare. An interesting portrait and a 1ìne reverse composition, dark brown patina and good very fine

7',500

Ex SaminlungTrau.4296

.t99

DNDECENTIVSNOBCAES Bare-headedandcuirassedbust r. Rev.VICTORIAEDDNNAVGETCAES TwoVictoriesstandingfacingeachother,holdingshieldinscribed Extremelyfine VOT/V/MVLT/X; below, S Pl inexergue, RSLC. RIC 137. C Centenionalis,Lugdunum35l-353.,lE,.1.56g.

33.

J-50

Nepotian, usurper in Rome, 3-30 June 350 5lx)

Centenionalis,3-30June350, E4.25g.FLPOPNEPOT-IANVSPFAVGBaTe-headed,drapedandcuirassed bustr. Rev. GLORIAROMANORVM Emperorinmilitarydress gallopingr., spearingbarbariankneelingl. with oustretched arms in front of horse; below horse, shield and broken spear; in upper field r., star. In exergue, RS. RIC 2OO. C 1 Extrenely rare and in a superb state of preserr,atiott. Extremely tìne

10'000

Nepotian. whose full name was Flavius Julius Popilius Nepotianus Constantinus. son of Constantine's stepsister who u,as called Eutropia, belonged to the Roman nobility. His eponymous father wirs consul in 3,16. His conviction that he couìd pJay a leading role in the struggle forthe conquest of the empire were drawn fromhis family lineage. He r.vas proclaimedAugustus by a group of gladiators a few months afier the assassination by Magnentius oihis cousin Constans. His authority was immediately shown tobe unlounded, and rvithin amonth, aiÌer some tìghting. Magnentius'troups gatheredoutside Romeunder the command of the Magister Milltun Marcellinus. and defèated and killed the young pretender. The portrait of Neputial. whose date and place of birth are unknown. shows tèatures similar to those of the other Constantines: an elongated fàce. a long fine nose, large eyes and also more specific lèatures. such as the styling of his hair arranged in ringÌets and the presence of. moustache and a short and unkernpt beard.

Julian

501

II.

as Augustus 360-363

Reducedsiliqua, Constantinoplecirca362, AR 2. l7 g. D

NFLCLNLIA-NVS PFAVG Pearl-diademed, draped

andcuirassedbustr. Rev.VOT/X/MVLTIXX withinwreath;below.CP.A. RIC159. C148"

fìne

1'000

Lightmiliarense,Antiochcirca 361-363, AR4.22g.FLCLIYLIA-NVS PFAVG Asprevious. Rev. VICTORIA ROMANORVM Emperor in military attire standing facing, head r., holding spear in r. hand and globe in 1., crowned with wreathbyVictory 1., holding branch in r. hand. They standbeneath an arch with spiral decoration on the coiumns. RIC 2 10. C 63. Hirmer pl. 150, 694 (this coin). Extremely rare. Delightfully toned and about extremely fine

7'000

Lovelv tone and about extremelv Ex Christie's sale 1968. 291

502

Ex NAC 1, 1989, 998 and Hess-Leu 41, 1969, 627

sa1es.

Anonymous issues (Festival of Isis), time of Julian .503

circa 360-363. ISIS F-ARIA Female bust facing. Rev. VOTA P-VBLICA Isis seated on dog walking Rare. Green patina, holed, otherwise very fine r. Alfòldi, Festival of lsis, pl. VII, 4. .lE 2. 5 8 g.,

i'500

Valentinian 1,364-375 504

Lightmiiiarense, Constantinople circa 364-367. AR 3.67 g. D N VALENTINI-ANVS PFAVG Pearl-diaderned andcr.rirassedbustr. Rev.GLORIAROMANORVMTwoeniperorsstandinglacing,headsturnedtowardseach other, both holding globe and sceptre. under two-columned arch. RIC 9 (this coin). C -. Unique. Toned and very

fine

4'00i)

Er San.ulrlungTrau 4433. 50s

Solidus. Trier circa 361-315 , AV 4.216 g. D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG Rosette-diaderned. draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTOR-IAAVGG Two emperors, nimbate and draped, seated facing on throne holding globe between them; above, half-length figure of Victory; below, palm-branch. In exergue, TROBT. RIC I 7b. Extremelytine C

43.

506

Light miliarense. Siscia. AR zl.:13 -e. D NVALENTINI-ANVS PFAVG Pearl-diademed. draped and cuirassed bustr. Rev.VIRTVS-EXERCITVS Emperorstandingfacing,headl..holdinglabaruminr.handandrestingl. on sl-rield. RIC

507

1',000

l0a.

-58.

Rare. Toned. scratches on obyelse. otherwise about extremeÌr,

fine

Solidus, Antioch, AV 4.43 g. Pearl-diademed bust l. draped in iniperial mantle, holding mappa in r. hand and sceptre in l. Rev. VOTA-PV-BLICA Two emperors. nimbate, seated on throne facing; each holding mappa in uplaised r. hand and sceptre in i.; at fbot 1. and r., captives. In exergue. ANTA+. Cf. RIC 23a (ANT|+). C 68. Very rare. About extremely tine

3'000

4',7-50

Valens, 364-378 508

Solidus. Nicomediacilca 367-375, AVzl.41g. DN VALENS-PFAVG Pearl-diademedbustl. drapedin imperial mantle. holding mappa inr. hand and sceptre in 1. Rev. VOTA-PV-BLICA Tr.vo emperors, nimabate, seated on throne lacingl each holding mappa in upraised r. hand and sceptre in l. In exergue, S-MN-N (captives between

letters). RIC 16b. C s09

86.

Veryrare.Aboutextremelyfine

Solidus. Trier circa 375--178, AV.+.48 g. D N VALENS-P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTOR-IAAVCG Two emperors, nimbate and draped, seated facing on throne holding globe between

them;above,halfJengthfigureofVictory;below,betu,eentheirtèet,palm-branch.lnexergue,TROBC. C -53.

510

3'500

RIC39b. Fdc

l'-500

Solidus,Trier, AV4.,17g. DNVALEN-SPFAVC Helmetedandcuirassedbustl.,holdingspearandshield decorated with horseman spearing tallen enemy. Rev. VICTORES-AVGVSTI Valens and Valentinian. seated

facing.holdingglobebetweenthem;aboveVictorytll,ingl.tocrownthem;inexergue.TR.OB..

(TR.OB). C 51 . Depeyrot

511

39i2.

RICl6dvar.

Very rare and extremely fine

Lightmiliarense,Triercirca361 378,AR1.21g. DNVALEN-SPFAVG Pearl-diademed.clrapedandcuirassed bustr. Rev.VIRTVS-EXERCITVS Emperorstandingtacing.headl..holdingstandaldinr.handandrestingl. on shield; in exergue. TRPS.. RIC 26bl.12.a. C 58. RSC 7l i'c. Very rale. Toned and about extremely fine

6',500

2'000

Procopius, 365-366 512

Siliqua,Constantinoplecirca365 366, AP.2.21 g. DNPROCO-PNSPFAVG Pearl-diademed,drapedand cuirassedbustr. Rev. VOT/V within wreath: below. C.B. RIC l3f. C 1,1. Rare. Wondertil irridiscent tone and extremely fine

3'800

Gratian,367-383 513

Solidus, Trier circa36l-315, AV4.46 g. D N GRAIIANVS PFAVG Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTOR-IAAVGG Two emperors, nimbate and draped, seated facing on throne holding globe between them; above, half-length figure of Victory; below, between their feet. palm-branch. ln exergue, TROBC. About extremely RIC l79. C 38.

fìne

1'300

514

Lightmiliarense,Triercirca3T5-383. AR4.34g. DNGRATIA-NVSPFAVG Pearl-diademed,drapedand cuirassedbustr. Rev.VIRTVS-EXERCITVS Emperorstandinglacing,headl.,holdingstandardinr.handand Very rare. Toned and extremely 1ìne resting 1. on shield; in exergue, TRPS. RIC 42b153a. RSC 52tc.

Valentinian 515

ll,

4{X)0

5-392

Solidus, Thessalonica circa 383-388, AV 4.41 g. D N VALENTINI-ANVS PFAVG Pearl-diademed. draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTOR-IAAVGG Two emperors, nimbate and draped, seated lacing on throne holding globe between them; above. half-length fìgure of Victory; below, between their feet, palm-branch-. In Goodextremelyfine l'400 exergué, COM. RIC 55a. C

37.

Theodosius 1,379-395 5r6

4.421 g. D N THEODO-SIVS PFAVG Pearl-diademed, draped ancl cuirassedbustr. Rev.VICTOR-IAAVGGM-D Twoemperors,nimbateanddraped,seatedfacingonthrone holcling globe between them: above, half-length figure of Victory; below, between their feet. palm-branch. In

Solidus, Mediolanum circa 379-383, AV

exe.gré,-CoM. RIC 5f. C 517

Solidus. ConstantinopÌe, AV.1.,18 g. As previous. Rev. CONCOR-DIAAVGGG Constantinopolis. turreted. seatec'llicing. head r.. on high-backed throne. holding sceptre in r. hand iind globe in l.: r. tbot on prowl in erergue.

CONOB. zuC +:U.

_518

Extremelyfìne

37.

Extrernelyline

C .-

1'tì00

l'200

Lightmiliarense.Triercirca3Tg-392, AR,l.36g. DNTHEODO-SIVS PFAVG Pearl-diademed, drapedand cuirassedbustr. Rev.VIRIVS-EXERCITVS Emperorstandingtacing,headl.,holdingstandardinr.handand resting l. on shield: in exetgue. TRPS. RIC 53c/93b. C 52. RSC 5-5+a. Rare. Light scratches on obverse. toned and very fine

3',500

Magnus Maximus, 383-388 519

Solidus,Triercirca383 388. AV4.53g. DNMACNMA-XIMVSPFAVC Rosette-diaderrred,drapedand cuirassedbustr. Rev. RESTITVOR-REIPVBLICAE Emperor. dressed, standing facing. headr., hoiding labarum in r. hand and Victory on globe in l.; in field 1.. star. In exergue, SMTR. RIC 76. C 4. Rare and extremely 1ìne

-i20

-5'500

Lighr miliarense, Trier, AR 4.26 g. D N N,IACN MA-XIMVS P FAVC; Pearl-diaderned, drapedandcuirassed bu.str. Rev.VIRTVS-EXERCITVS Empelorstandinglacing.headl.,holdingstandardinr.handandrestingl. onshield; inexergue,TRPS. RIC 82. RSC 19a. Extremely rare.Flan cracked repaired at one o'c1ock. otherwise good very tìne

5',00i)

Eugenius, 392-394 511

Sitiqua.Lugdunumcirca3g2 394.ARl.99g.DNEVGENI-VSPFAVGPeaTI-diaden-red.drapedandcuirassed bustr. Rev.VRBS-ROMA Ron'ra. dressed and helmeted. seated l. on cuirass. holding spear in l. hand and Victory Lovely irricliscent lone and extre mely tìne in r.; in exergue, LVGPS. RIC 46. C 72. on -elobe

r'000

Arcadius, 383-408 522

.523

Solidus, Ravenna circa 402-:103, AV

21.47

g. D NARCADI-VS PF SVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed

bustr. Rev. VÌCTORI-AAVGGG R-V Emperor standing r.. holding labarum in r. hand and Victory on globe in 1., treading with his I. fbot on bound captive to r.: in exergue. COMOB. RIC 1286. LRC 272. Traces ofmounting and a graflito on obverse. otherwise good very fìne

750

Medallion of I lizl solidi. (aureus) Ravenna circa 403 40-5. AV 5.38 g. D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG Pearldiademed. draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTORIA-ROMANORVM Victory advancing 1.. holding wreath in r. hand and palm in 1. RIC 1285 (this coin). LRC -. Ot the highest rarity. apparently only two specimens known. Extrernely tìne

16 500

ExTritonl. 1997.tl3) Sotheby's,5July I995, I95;N{&M77. I9t)2. 16,1:Sotheby's."The}IuntcollectionpartlII". 117: Leu 38, 1986, 376 and Sternberg

1980. 625 sales.

I990.

Honorius,393423 524

Solidus,Ravennacirca402-3or405-6, AY4.46g. DNHONORI-VSPFAVGPeaTl-diademed,drapedand cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTORI-AAVGGG R-V Emperor -standing r., holding labarum in r. hand and Victory on globe in Ì., treading with his l. foot on bound captive to r.;in exergue, COMOB. RIC 1287 . LRC735. C 44. Good very fine

800

525

Another. AV 4.48 g.

Veryfìne

600

526

Semis, Ravenna, AY 2.21 D N HONORI-VS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTORIAAVCVSTORVM R-V Victory seated 1. on cuirass.lacingher a smallwinged Genius;between themthey supporton column a shield inscribedVOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX;inexergue, COMOB. RIC 1337. C Rare. Traces ofmounting, otherwise very

800

fine

54.

Constantius 527

III,

Sth February-2nd September 421

SoÌidus, Ravennacirca42i, AV4.42 g. D NCONSTAN-TIVS PFAVG Pearl-diademed, draped andcuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTORI-AAVGGG R-V E,mperor standing r.. holding labarum in r. hand and Victory on globe in 1.. treading with his L fbot on bound captive to r.; in exergue, COMOB. RIC 1325. LRC 8i5. C 1. Extremely rare. Nick on reverse, otherwise very

fìne

8.. M&M sale

-528

Xlll,

1954,787.

Tremissis, Ravenna, AV 1.50 g. As previous. Rev. VICTORIA-AVGVSTORVM R-V Victory advancing r., hoiding wreath in r. hand and cross on globe in 1.; in exergue, COM. RIC 1339. C 2. Extremely rare. Light scratch on obverse, otherwise very

fine

M&M

sale 44, l9'7

III

Solidus,Ravennacirca421423,4V4.39g. DNGALLAPLA-CIDIAPFAVG Diademedanddrapedbust r. with cross on shoulder; Mantts Dei above. Rev. SALVS REI-PVBLICAE, Victory seated r. on cuirass, supporting on her 1. knee a shieid inscribed with the Christogram. zuC 1333. LRC 817. C 3. Rare. Very fine / good very fine Ex Ciani, 1955,485 and Naville-Ars Classica

530

3'000

111.

Galla Placidia, wife of Constantius 529

1L)'000

XVII, 1934, i993

Tremissis, Ravenna, AV 1.47 g. As plevious. LRC 830 (Rome ?). C

1-5.

Rer.,.

6'500

sales.

Christogram within wreath; beloiv, COMOB. RIC i3/i3. Rare and about very

fine

1'800

Johannes, 423-425 -531

Solidus, Ravenna ctca 423425, Ay 4.47 g D N IOHAN-NES P F AVG Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTORI-AAVGGG R-V Emperor standing r., holding labarum in r. hand and Victory on globe in 1., treading with his 1. foot on bound captive to r.;in exergue, COMOB. RIC 1901. LRC 8 i9. C 4. Rare. Scratch on obverse, otherwise very

Ex Naville-Ars Classica sale

532

fine

4'000

XI. 1926. 1045.

Tremlssis, Ravenna, AV 1.46 g. D NIOHAN-NES PFAVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassedbustr.. Rev. VICTORIAAVGVSTORVM R-V Victory walking r., holding wreath in r. hand and cross over globe in 1.; in exergue, COMOB. RIC 1906. C 8. Rare and good very fine

Ex Hess-Leu sale I 963, 285.

z',000

Theodosius -533

II,

408-450

Solidus, Ravenna 1518 -20111 423, AV 1.48 g. D N THEODO-SNS P F AVC Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassedbustr. Rev.VICTORI-AAVGGGR-V Emperorstandingr.,holdinglabaruminr.handanCVictory

onglobeinl..treadingwithhisl.fooionboundcaptivetor.;inexergue,COMOB.

-r34

Solidus"Rar.ennastyle",AquileiaMay-October425,Ay4.41g.

RICt801. LRC349.

Veryfine

1'200

DNTHEODO-SMPFAVGArmoured

bust, diademed andhelmeted, three-quarters facing, spear in r. hand and shieid on

shoulder. Rev. SALVS REI-

PVB..LICAEA-Q Theodosius andVaientinian standing, bothfacingandinconsuiarrobes, holding mappaand cruciform sceptre; above, star; in exergue, COMOB. RIC 1806. To1. 36. Extremely rare. Light scratch on obvelse, otherwise good very

Valentinian 5-35

.536

-537

tII,

fine

5'000

/125-455

SoÌidus, Ravennacircazi26 :130, AV 4.47 g. D NPLA\ALENTI-NIANVS PFAVG Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTORI-AAVGGG R-V Emperor standing lacing, l.ris r. lbot on head of humanheaded serpent, holding long cross in r. hand and Victorl, on globe in I. RIC 2010. Cl. t-RC 842. C 19.

Another. AV:1.;10 g.

Good very 1ìne

6,50

DouL.,li:-struck. otheru,ise extremelv tìne

650

Solidus,Ravennacirca435, AY 4.47 g. DNPLAVALENTI-NIANVSPFAVG Diademedbustl.,wearing consul's robes, and holding mappainr. hand and cruciform sceptre in 1. Rev. VOTX-MVUIXX R-V Empelor enthroned facing, holding mappa in r. hand and cross-tipped sceptre in l.; in exergue, COMOB. RIC 2036 (this coin). C41.

Lacam-.

Extremelyrareandaboutextremelyfine

6'00t)

Tremissis, l"4ediolanumcirca430-455" AV i.45g. DNVALENTINIANVSPFAVG Diademed,drapedand cnirassed bust r. Rev. Cross within v;reath; belolv, COMOB. RIC 2030. C ;i9 var. Cf. Lacampl.3,4417 About extremely fine

700

Ex Montagu collection, 1998.

-l8

-i39 .5:10

541

AV l.ul5 g. As previous. RIC 2069. C .19. Lacam

Ver:y 1ìne

-+00

Tremissis,RornaorRavenna, AV I.ul8g. A-sprevious. RICpl.5 I cf .2A1 I (obv.).2061 (rev.). Lacamcf.pì.3. Scratch on obverse, another on reverse, r'ery fine 35 and 3E.

500

Tremis-sis. Rorna,

p1.3, 36.

Tremissis,RomaorRavenna, AV1.47g. Asprevious. Cf.RIC2073. Ct.Lacamp1.3,39(Roma). C50. Extremelvfine

Licinia Eudoxia. wife of lhlentinian -'.1 a

III

Solidus,Ravennacirca430-445, AV4.45 g. LICINIAEVDO-XIAPFAVG Drapediacingbust. wearingpearl necklace and pearl diadem surmounted by cross-topped radiate crown. Rev. SALVS RE-I-PVBLICAE The empress. seatedfacing on throne. holding globus crucigerin r. hand and 1ong. cross-tipped sceptre in l; in exergue,

COMOB. RIC2023.

Cf.Lacam870.

Justa Grata Honoria, sister of Valentinian -5-+3

70i)

Extremelyraleandaboutveryfine

10'000

III

Solidus, Ravenna circa 430-439, AV 4.4-9 g. D N IVST GRAT HO-NORIA P F AVG Diademed and draped bustr'. withcross onI. shoulder; above,Manus Dei. Rev. BONO REI-PVBLICAE R-V Victory standingl., holding Extremell, rare and extlen-rely fìne Hirmer pl. 192,156. long cross; atrove. star. RIC 2022. C

Justa Griìta Honoria, older sister ofValentinianu-s IIi. rvas born in 4 1 7 or 4 I 8 fiom the rnarriage of Flavius Constantius (who was the emperor for a shor-tperiod of time r,vith Lhe nanre o1'Constantius lll) and Galla Placirlia. stepsister of the emperors Arcadius and Honorius, anll daughter ofTheotlosius the Great. At the time when the precarious order of the lÀiestern Ernpire was aborìt to be shaken by invasions and raids l-.y Vandirls, Danes rnd other barbarous peoples. Attila the Fierce. King oithe Huns, repeatedly requested her hand in rnarriage. Honoria- rvhose proliie we knorv throu-sh her image on coins rninted in Ravenna. reÌlecting the style oi her mother Gaila Placidia. died in or t-.elbre 453.

30'000

514

Tremissis.Romaand/olRavenna, AV 1.4.1 g. DNIVSTGRAIHONORIAPFAVG Diademedanddraped bustr.withcrossonl.shoulder. Rev.Cross'"vithinrvteathr.vithbase-tiesXIIX:below.COMOB. RIC2068. C 5. Extremelv rare and verv line

3',000

Majorian, 457-467 545

Solidus, Ravenna circa

157

-161, AV

11.46

g. D N IVLNS MAIORI-ANVS

AVG Helmeted. draped and

cr.rirassedbr.rstr.. wearingpearl diadem, holding spear inr. hand andbearing spearornamented with Christogram

shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-AAVGGG R-V Emperor standing facing, right foot on human-headed Victoly on globe in l.: in exergue. COMOB. RIC 261 4. Lacam p1.11,9. C I Rare. Tnsi snitìcant nick on ohverse. otherwise sood verv 1ìne over his

serpent, holding cross-lipped stafTin r. hand and

5 500

Libius Severus, 461-165 Solidus. Ravennacirca,16l -465. AV:1.39 g. D N LIBIVS SE-VERVS PFAVG Rosette-diaden'red. draped and cuilassed br-rst r. Rev. VICTORI-AAVGGG R-V Empelor standing tacing, hoìding long cross in r. hand and Victory on globe in 1.. r. foot on the head of a human-headed coiled serpent; in exergue. COMOB. RIC 2719. Lacampl.l6.28. LRC 888. C 8 Rare. Gralliti on reverse. otherwise sood verv

fine

4'000

511

Solidus.Ravenna. AV,1.37g. DNT.IBIVSSEV-ERVSPFAVG Asprevious. Rev.Asprevious. RIC2718. Lacam p1.16. 2:l (this coin). LRC 8117. C 8. Rare and very fìne

,t'000

s48

Tlemissls. Comitatensian mint, AV

546

below,COMOB. RIC2709.

1.,13

g. DN LIB SEVE-RVS PFAVG Asprevious. Rer,. Cross withinwreath;

Cf.Lacarnpl.lS,67(Rome).

Raleandveryfìne

l'800

Anthemius, 467-172 .5:19

Solidus. Ravenna circa467-.172. AV,l.38 g. D N ANTHE-MIVS PFAVG Diademed. helmeted and cuirassed tìrcing. holding spear over r. shoulder and shield on l. shouldel clecorated with horseman. Rev. SALVS REI P-VBLICAE Two enrperors stanclin-q facing. holdin-e spears and supporting globe surmountecl by a cross betu,eenthem; starandRV.betweentìgureslinexergue,COMOD. Cf.RIC2880(COMOB). Cf.C2(COMOB). Lacam pl.2,1,20 (this coin). Rare and good ver1, f

3'250

Trernissis. Roma. AV 1.,1-5 g. D NANTHEMIVS PFAVG Diademed. draped and cuirassecl bust r. Rer,. Cross within rvreath: below. CON4OB. RIC 28,11. Lacam p1.30, 120. C 21. Rare and about extremcly fine

200

Solidus,Ravenna, AV:1.37g. DNPROCAN-THEMIVSPFAVG Facingbust.wearinghelmet,diademand holding spear over r. shoulder and shieÌd on l. Rev. SALVS REI-PV-B LICAE Two emperors nimbate lacing inwards. supporting between them a long cross lvith their r. hands and holding a globe in their r.: on either side of the cross, R-V; in exergue, COMOB. RIC 2869. Lacarn p1.23.5. C 2. Extlemelv rare. Area of weakness on obverse. otherwise verv fìne

3 000

bLrst

ine

5-50

551

cr.rirass,

Er Ciani sale l9-55. :193. 552

Tremissis,Roma, AV 1.,16g. DNANTHE-MIVSPFAVG Diademed,drapedandcuirassedbustr. Rev. Cross within wleath; below, COMOB. Cf. RIC 28-50 (fbr the obv. legend) and 2845 (fbr the style). Cf. Lacam pl.30. Very fìne 126 and pÌ.31. 127 (tbr the style).

1'000

Glycerius, 173-474

5-53

Solidus. Ravenna circa '173:17"1. AV r+.11 g. D N GIJCER-IVS F

AVG Rosette-diademed. draped and

cr-rirassed bust r. Rev. VICTORI-AAVGGG R-V Ernperor standing facing. holding long cross in r. hand and Victory on globe in 1.. his r. lbtrt on step: in exergue, COMOB. RIC 3 10zl (this coin). Lacam pl.-35, 4 and eniarged

pl.l38 type

21.2. (this

coin). C 3.

Ofthehighestrarity.onlythreespecirrensknown.Extrernelyfìne

Olybrius' short reign was brought to an encl b-v- his death in November:172. The throne of the eastern empile renrained vacant tbr about four mounths. alìer rvhich the patrician Cudabad ofÌèred the impcrial robes to Glycerius. the Olybrian court offìcial (March 473). Despite tunrr.rlts and external dan-[ers, Glycerius's empire lasted lìrr more than a year. until 474. It was undermined by the open hostilitl, ofLeo I. emperor ofthe East, uho not only retused to accept Glycerius' election but also sent a militar.v experlitir:rn against the new Augustus, uncler the command o1'Julius Nepos. Dalnatizr's mogi.sler nriLitunt. Gl-vcerius' isolation was complelcd by'the sudden departurc ofGundabad ironi ltaly. Glycerius could only look on helplessly as Julius Nepos landed at Ravennat as Nepos u as acclainred Caesar. he fled tiom there towards Rome, bu1 was captured and imprisoned in Porto (Marina di Ravenna). dethroned, and demrited to bishop of Salona. Glycerius was still living in SaJonit

70'000

in,180 when Julius Nepos, having escaped to Dalmatia afier the uprising ofOreste, Romolus Augustus'father. rnet his death there. His killing could have been plotted by Glycerius.

Julius Nepos, first reign 474-475 554

Solidus, Ravennacirca474-475, AV,1.1.5 g. D N IVLNE-POS PFAVG Helmetedbust facing. diademed and cuirassed,spearinr.handheldoverr.shoulderanddecoratedshieldonl.arm. Rev.VICTORI-AAVCCC: RV Victory standing 1., holding long cross; in field r., star; in exergue, COMOB. RIC 32 I 2. Lacam pI.37. ì 6 (this Rareandgoodveryfìne coin). LRC939. C6.

5 500

Romolus Augustus, 475-476 555

Tremissis, Ravenna circa 475 476, Ay 1.44 g. D N ROMVLVS AGVSTVS PAVG Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. Cross within wreath; below, COMOB. RIC 3420. Lacam p1.48, 38 (this coin). C 10. Extremely rare and very fine

7',000

Zeno, second reign 476491 556

Solidus. Constantinople first issue, AV 4.46 g. D N ZENO-PERPAVG Armoured bust three-quarters lacing. VICTORI-AAVCCCB Victory stzmdingl.,holdinglongcrosst infieldr., star;inexergue. CONOB. RIC 930.

Rev.

AlmostFdc

700

Tlenrissis, Mediolanum 416-411 or:180 2191, AV 1.40 S. D N ZENO-PERPAVG Diademed, clraped and cuirassedbustr. Rel'.Crosswithinwreath;below,COMOB. Cl.RIC3612. Cf.LRC681. Cf.Lacanipl.46, Very flne 156 162 (Julius Nepos in the name of Zeno).

600

LRC 643. MIB 7.

5-57

Contorniates

558

Contorniate, 829.20g. IMPCAESVESPASIANVSAVGCOSilI Radiateheadr.,monogramPEengraved in r. fìeld. Rev. S-C Roma seated on cuirass I.. holding wreath in r. hand and parazonium in 1.; in exergue, ROMA. Very rare and extremely fine Alfòldi pl.103, 2.

10'000

Coins of the Ostrogoths Odovacar. 476-493 559

Solidus in the name of Zeno

(416117

and 480-491), Ravenna, AV 4.43 g. D N ZENO-PERPAVG HeÌmeted

busttacing,diadernedandcuirassed,spearinr.handheldoverr.shoulderanddecoratedshieldonl.arm. Rer,. VICTORI-AAVCCC Victory standing 1., holding long cross;in fieldr., star;in exergue, CONI[OB RV. RIC -cf. Ofthehighestrarity.onlytwospecimensknown.Fdc 3634(CONOB). Lacamp1.51.36.

5',000

Pseudo-Imperial and Regal coinages Theodoric, 493-526 -560

561

Solidus in the name ofAnastasius (491-518). Rome, AV 4.38 g. D NANASTA-SIVS PFAVG Helmeted bust facìng, diademed and cuirassed, spear in r. hand held over r. shoulder and clecorated shield on 1. arm. Rev. VICTORI-AAVCCCA Victory standing 1., holding long cross;in lìeÌdr., star; in exergue, COMOB. MEC I 12. About very lìne MIB 9.2. BMC Vandals p.5-5,61. Arslan 6/12.

500

Tremissis inthename ofAnastasius, Mediolanum. AV 1..16 g. DNANASTA-SIVS PF'AVG Diademed. draped and cuirassed bust r.; above, head, star. Rev. VICTORIAAVGVSTORON Victory stancling on globus to fiont,

headl.,holdingwreathinr.handandglobuscrucigerinl.;infieldr.,stalinexergue.CONOB. BN{CVandals p.47. 6 (Ravenna). Cf. MEC I 16. Cf. MIB

22b.

Very fine

60i)

562

563

Tremissis in the name olAnastasius. Rorne. AV ì.49 g. D N ANASTA-SIVS P F AVG Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTORIAAVGVSTORVL{ Victory stancling on globus to front, head 1., holding rvreathinr.handandglobuscrr.rcigerinl.l intielill.andr.,stalinexergue,COMOB. MEC 114. N/IIB 11. BMC Vandals p.56. 67 and pl.VII. I (these dies). Extremely tìne

800

SolidusinthenameofJustinl(518-527),R.avennaorRome,AV4.44g.DNìVSTI-NVSPFAVG Helmeted bust facing, diademed and cuirassed, spear in r. hand held over r. shorùder and decorated shield on l. arm. Rev. VICTORI-AAVCCC A Victory standing 1., holding long cross; in field 1., star; in exergue, COMOB. MIB 24

(Rorna). BMCVandals p.48,12 (Ravenna).

Cf.Ars1an50.

Rareandextremelyfine

1'350

Athalaric, 526-534 56,1

Solidusinthenameof Justinianl (521-565),Roma, AV4.43g. DNIVSTINI-ANVSPFAVG Asprer,ious. Rev.Asptevious. l\4EC122. MIB28. BMCVandalsp.60, l(Ravenna). Ars1an10-?. Extlernelyfine 1'100

565

Another, 4V 4.30 g.

566

Athird, AV4.44g.

About exilernell, fine

9(X)

Extren'iel1,fìne l'i00

Regal coinage,536-554

Witigis, 536-540

567

Solidus in the name of Justinian I (527-565). Ravenna. AV 4.25 g. D N IVSTINI-ANVS PFAVG i{eln'reted bustfàcing,diadernedandcuirassed,spearinr'.handheldoverr.shouìderanddecc.raiedshieldoni.arm. Rev. VICTORI-AAVCCC I Victory standing i.. holding long cross;in field 1., star: in exelgue, COMOB. MIB 31.

Exffemely rale. Edge hammered, otherwiseextren'rely fine

2 000

'fhe Goths assembled atRegata ancl eìectedWitÌgis as theirking, and king oithe ltalians. Witigis rvas aman olunknown origìnr. \\,ho neverthless had excellecl inbr.ttle near Sirminm. whenTheodorie was fighting the Gepidi. Procopi,-rs r)f Caesalearecails, in his historic work Ceclicated to the Coth( war. Witigis'r'ise f;'om the role of Arnalasuntha's advisor (in place of the deposed Thodatus) to the royal rank in the autumn of 536. To legitirnise his position, Witigis forced Matasuntha,Arualasuntha's 1,oung daughter, into marriage while placing her monogram on ccins, thus becoming part of the race of the Amals. Vleanwhile. he decampeC fiom Rome to Ravenna, u'here he organizecl the resistance against Belisarrus. Ju:;tinian's great general during the Gothic war. After an unsuccessiìl attempt to recapture Rome (537-538), he won l-.ack Milan (538) but was in the end o,"rtdone by Belisuius at Ravenna. Al'ter be:ing tirken as a prisoner tù Constantinople, he became a petrician anC a friend of Justinian. ln tact. he was the last Ostrogothic king to be recognised b-v the imperial laws.

Coins of the Visigoths Pseudo-Imperial (Ravenna / Arles) series

56tl

Solidus inthe name of Valentinian III (.123-4,55), AV4.36 g. D NPLAVALENT-NIANVS PFAVG Diademed.

drapedandcuirassedbustr. Rev.VICTOR.I-AAVGGGR-V Emperorstandingr.,holdinglabaruminr.haldand

Victory on globe in 1." spurning captive with 1. foot; in exerglre. COMOB. MEC

569

Cf. RIC 37i1

Extremelv rare and sood verv

lVALE,NTINIANVSl

fine

Solidus in the name of Valentlnian iII, AV 4.41 g. D N PLAVALENTI-NIANVS P FAVG Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTOR.I-AAVCCC R-V Empelor standing tacing. holding long cross in r. hancl and Victory on globe in 1.. r. foot over man-headed serpentl ìn exergue. CON,IOB. MEC 167. RtC 37 i3. Very rare and about extremeÌy

line

570

2'500

III, AV I .43 g. D N PLA\ALENTINIANVS PFAVC Diaderned. draped andcuirassedbustr. Rev.Crossv,,ithinwreath; belor.v,COMOB. MEC 112. P.|C3122. Tremissis in the name of Valentinian

Rare andextremeiy

511

1'-500

fine

Solidusinthenameof LibiusSeverus &61466), AV4.12g. DNLIBIVS SEVE-RVSPFAVG Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTORI-AAVCCC R-V Emperor standing facing, holding long cross in r. hand and Victory on globe in 1., r. lbot over man-headed serpent; in exergue, CONO. Cf. MEC 176. RIC 3753 fn p1.10 (this Very rare aird very

coin).

fine

1'000

3 000

512

Tren.rissis in the name of Justinian I (527-555), AV I .4-5 g. D N VSTINI-IVSVSPINC Diaclemed and draped bustr. Rev. VITOIV-IVTOIAVI Victory advancingr.. holding wreatil and palrr:in erergue. CONOB. Cf. MEC Very rare and extremely 200.

fine

1'000

The Byzantine Empire Justinian 1,527-565 573

574

Solidus, Ravenna, AV4..17 g. DNIVSTINI-ANVS PPAVC Diademedandhelmetedbustfacing, holding globus cruciger in r. hand and shield over L shoulder. Rer,. VICTOR-IAAVCCC Z Victory standing f acing holding ìong cross surmounted by reversed Christogram in r. hand and globus cruciger in l.; ir-r lield 1.. star. DO 333c. MIB Good very iìne 37.6. Sear 312.

600

Tremissis,Ravenna. AV 1.48.e. DNIVSTINI-ANVSPPAVG Diademed.drapeclancl cuirassedbustr. Rev. VICTORIAAVGVSTORN Victory advancing r., head 1., holding wreath in r. hand and globus cruciger in l.: in About extremely tjne exergue. CONOB. MIB 41.2. BN 7. Sear3l2d.

400

Justin

515

II,

565-578

Solidus, Ravenna, AV4.46 g. D NI-VSTI-NVS PPAVG Diademedandhelnretedbustfacing. holdingVictory overl. shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-AAVCCC Z Constantinopolis enthroned to tiont, headr.,holdingsceptreinr.handandglobuscrucigerinl.;inexergue,CONOB. DO210a. N{IB20c. Sear407. on globus inr. hand and shield

Fdc

576

571

578

Z'.

l'00t)

DO 2l0avar. Aboutextremelyfine

700

Solidus,Ravenna, AV4.31g. Asprevious,butVICTORI-AVCCCD. DO210b.2. MIB21. Sear407. Extremelyfine

801)

C. D N IVSTIN-VS P PAVG Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTORIAAVGVSTORVM Victory advancing r., head 1., holding wreath in r. hand and globus cruciger in 1. ; Extremelyfine in fìeldr., stari inexergue. CONOB. DO 212. MIB 26. Sear4l0.

600

Solidus, Ravenna, AV 4.40 g. As previous, but VICTORI-AAVCCC

Tremissis, Ravenna, AV 1.49

Maurice Tiherius, 582-602 5'79

g. D N IIÌAURC TIb P PAVG Diademed, draped and cuiras-.ed bust r. Rev. VICTORIAAVGVSTORVffi Victory advancing r., holding wreath in l. hand and globus crucigerin 1.;in field

Tremissis, R.avenna, AV 1.42

r., star; in exergue. COMOB. DO 287. MIB 49 -50. Sear

580

592.

Another. AV 1.42 c.

Good very line

500

Very tìne

800

"Possibly a Lombardic imitation. No firm line can drawn between such an imitation and the imperial originals" (DO note to 287)

Phocas,602-610

581

Solidus, Ravennacirca603-604, AY 4.52 g. DNFOCAS-PERPAVG Facing bust, crowned andwithpendalia, holding globus cruciger in r. Rev. VICTORI-AAVCC B Victory standing facing holding staff surmounted by Christogram in r, hand and globus cruciger in 1.; in exergue, CONOB. DO i24b. MIB 43.2. Sear 697.

Fdc

582

I .zl7 g. D N FOCAS-PERPAVG Draped andcuirassedbustr., wearing diademwithcrossabove. Rev.VICTORIAAVCVSTORVN Victoryadvancingr.,holdingwreathinl.handand globus cruciger in l.: in field r., star; in exergue, CONOB. DO 129. MIB 51 var. Sear 1701 About extremely fìne

400

Tremissis, Ravennacirca 60.1-610, AV

700

Heraclius, 610-641 583

Tremissis.Ravennacirca6l l-641, AV 1.47g. DNHERACL-NSPPAVG Drapedandcuirassedbustr..wearing diadern with cross above Rev. VICTORIAAVGVSTORVN Cross potent: in tìeld r.. pel1et; belolv, CONOB. Extremel-vlìne l'000 DO (216). MIB pÌ.8. X7. Sear 902. This tremissis mighnvell belong,

58'1

as Hahn

pointed out. to the Loìrgobtrdic series (cf. N4EC 307-3 1 2).

WithHeracliusCortstttntirtus. Solidus,Ravennacirca6l3 629,AV;1.38g. DDNNHERACLIVSETHERA CONSTPPAVGG DrapedandcrownedbustslacingofHeracliusonl.,withshortbeard.andHeraclius Constantine on r.. beardless; in upper field between thern, cross. Rev. VìCTORI-AAVCCC H Cross potent on

Extrernelyfìne

foursteps. DO27Ib. MIB 110. Sear896. .585

Hexagram, Constantinople circa 637-6,11, AR 6.71

Heracl:ius, Heraclius Constantine_ and Heraclonas r. hand. Rev. dBUS adIUTAROMANIS

standing lacing, wearing òhlamys ancl crown. holding glòbus cruciger in Cross potent upon gÌobus on three steps. DO 68. MIB 14. Sear

803.

Constans 586

II.

Constantine

-588

Extremelyfine

60t)

641-668

cf.

(Heraclonas). Cl. MIB 128 b2.

Aboutextremelyfìne

Solidus, Roma. AV,l.:12 g. o N C-ON-ST-ANTINI P P Helrneted and cuirassed bust three-quarters facing. holding speal in r. hand over r. shoulder. Rer'. VICTORIA-AVVV Cross potent on three steps between f acing figures of HeracliLrs andTiberius. wearing crorvn and chlam,v- s and holcling gÌobus cruciger;ìn 1ìelclr.. B; beneath, Very iine CONOB. DO -. MIB zl7 var. Sear 1219 var.

II,

100

668-685

Solidus, Ravenna. AV 4.38 g. o CONST-ANT-INI P P Helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarters tacing. holdingspearinr.handoverr.shoulder. ReT,.VICTORI-[A-AVGY] Crosspotentonthreestepsbetweenfacing 1ìgures of Heraclius and Tiberius. wearing crown and chlamys and holding globus cruciger: beneath, CONOB. About extremely line DO -. MIB 5,1. I var. Sear l2l68.

Justinian

589

Solidus. Ravenna circa 642-643. AV 4.28 g. d N COSTA-NTINVS PPAVG Bust facing. wearing crown and chlamys and holding globus cr"uciger in r. hand. Rev. VICTOAI-A AVCC Cross potent on lbur steps: below.

CONO|.

587

1'000

'200

1'000

second reign 705-711

Solidus. uncertain ltalian mint. AV 4.39 g. B ust of Chlist with short beard and curl1, hair. holding Gospel in hand. ReT,.DNIUS-TINIA-NUS.....BustoiJustinianlacingwearingcrownandloros.crosspotentonthreesteps MIB-cf. 1. Sear-cf. lz1l3. inr'.handandpatrialchal crossonglobusir.rscribeclPAXinl. DO-cf.

Vervtìne

I 000

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