Auction 52

Greek, Roman Republican and Roman Imperial Coins AUCTION

8 November 2018

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Amount offer £

Predetermined increase £

0-99

5

100-199

10

200-499

20

500-999

50

1.000-1.999

100

2.000-4.999

200

5.000-9.999

250

10.000-19.999

500

20.000-29.999

1.000

30.000-39.999

2.000

40.000+

2.500

Greek World and Ancient Near East

Central Italy

1

1

Opening price

U ncertain mint, Cast Semis, 3rd century BC; AE (g 131; mm 43; h 9); Sickle, Rv. U. HNItaly -; AG -; TV -; Haeberlin -; ICC 266 (this coin).

Of the highest rarity, apparently the only specimen known. Green patina, about extremely fine.

Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 5 (1992), lot 243.

3

2

2

3

800

U ncertain mint, Cast Uncia, 3rd century BC; AE (g 28,79; mm 28; h 12); Sickle, Rv. Blank. HNItaly -; AG -; TV -; Haeberlin -; ICC 267 (this coin).

Of the highest rarity, apparently the only specimen known. Green patina, about extremely fine.

400

Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 5 (1992), lot 244.

T uder or Volsinii, Cast Uncia, 3rd century BC; AE (g 11,75; mm 25; h 12); Club, Rv. °. HNItaly 55, ICC 200.

Very rare. Untouched light green patina, about extremely fine.

140

Campania

4

4 1,5:1

4

C umae, Didrachm, ca. 325-300 BC; AR (g 7,43; mm 21; h 9); Head of nymph r., wearing diadem, earrings and necklace, Rv. KYMAIΊN, man-faced bull advancing r., crowning by flying Nike r. Rutter 203204; HNItaly 536.

Extremely rare, old cabinet tone, good very fine.

9

800

5

5

6

6

Neapolis, Didrachm, ca. 320-300 BC; AR (g 7,13; mm 17; h 3); Diademed head of nymph r., Rv. Man-headed bull walking right; above, Nike flying right, crowing bull; monogram below; in exergue NEOΠOΛITΩΝ. HN Italy 571; SNG ANS 364.

Lustrous, about extremely fine.

220

Neapolis, Didrachm, ca. 300 BC; AR (g 7,54; mm 18; h 5); Head of nymph r., Rv. man-faced bull r., head facing, crowning by Victory; below, ΔI, ΘΕ; in ex. NEOΠOΛITHΣ. HNItaly 576.

Cabinet tone, struck from a rusty obverse die, about extremely fine.

200

Apulia

8

7

7

8

Luceria, Cast Teruncius, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 95,95; mm 41; h 12); Star of six rays, Rv. Dophin l., below °°°. HNItaly 672; ICC 340.

Scarce, green patina, good very fine.

200

Brundisium, Uncia, 215 BC; AE (g 8,72; mm 21; h 9); Laureate head of Poseidon r.; trident and Nike behind; below, °. Youth on dolphin l., holding lyre and Nike; club behind; below, °. HNItaly 738; SNG ANS 780 var. (club).

Glossy green patina, about extremely fine.

150

9

1,5:1

9

1,5:1

Tarentum, Nomos, ca. 470-450 BC; AR (g 8,15; mm 23; h 9); TARAΣ (retrograde), dolphin rider r., both arms extended; below, shell, Rv. Female head r. (Satyra?), wearing hair-band, all within olive wreath.

HNItaly 838; Vlasto 154; De Luynes 268; Gulbelkian 18 (same dies).

Extremely rare and of lovely classical style. Lightly toned and about fdc.

15.000

10

10

1,5:1

10

1,5:1

T arentum, Nomos, ca. 425-415 BC; AR (g 7,71; mm 22; h 4); Dolphin rider l., holding octopus; below, shell, Rv. Beardless man, wearing himation around his waist, seated l. on stool, holding spindle and aryballos. HNItaly 844; Vlasto 256.

Very rare. Attractively toned, of lovely classical style: extremely fine.

1.800

11 1,5:1

11

12

12

1,5:1

T arentum, Litra, ca. 420-227 BC; AR (g 0,81; mm 10; h 3); Shell, Rv. dolphin; above, star; below, AΓΑ.

Vlasto-; SNG Fitzwilliam 390.

Extremely rare, dark patina, good extremely fine.

110

T arentum, Nomos, ca. 380-340 BC; AR (7,62; mm 21; h 3); Horseman galloping l., holding shield and spear; below, T, Rv. TAPA - Σ, dolphin rider l., holding Corinthian helmet; below, I and waves. HNItaly 876; Vlasto 437.

Lightly toned, some oxidations on obverse, good extremely fine.

180

14

13

13 1,5:1

13

14

T arentum, Nomos, ca. 340-332 BC; AR (g 7,90; mm 21; h 12); Horseman galloping r., crowned by Nike; horse restrained at neck by groom; below, I, Rv. TAPAΣ, dolphin rider l., holding jug. HNItaly 892; Vlasto 527.

Rare and struck in high relief. Lightly toned, extremely fine.

180

T arentum, Nomos, ca. 332-302 BC; AR (g 7,91; mm 20; h 2); Horseman galloping r., crowing horse; below, ΦI, Rv. TAPAΣ, dolphin rider l., holding kantharos and trident; behind, eagle; below, waves. IN Italy 932; Vlasto 564-565.

Lightly toned, struck in high relief, good extremely fine.

180

11

16

15

15

16

Tarentum, Nomos, ca. 332-302 BC; AR (g 7,84; mm 21; h 8); Horseman galloping r., holding shield and spears; below, ΔAI, Rv. TAPAΣ, dolphin rider l., holding trident and shield; on l., ΦI; below, murex shell.

HNItaly 935; Vlasto 596.

Cabinet tone, fine style, good extremely fine.

180

Tarentum, Diobol, ca. 325-280 BC; AR (g 1,17; mm 12; h 5); Head of Athena r., wearing Attic helmet, decorated with a hippocamp, Rv. TARAN, Heracles stragling lion r. HNItaly 976; Vlasto 1293.

Dark patina and about extremely fine.

100

17

17

18

18

Tarentum, Nomos, ca. 302-280 BC; AR (g 7,41; mm 21; h 3); Horseman galloping r., crowing horse; on l., ΣA; below, APE / ΘΩN, Rv. TAPAΣ, dolphin rider l., holding tripod. HNItaly 957; Vlasto 666-667.

Lightly toned, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

180

Tarentum, Nomos, ca. 302-280 BC; AR (g 7,87; mm 20; h 4); Horseman galloping r., holding shield and spears; on l., ΣI; below, ΛYKΩN, Rv. TAPAΣ, dolphin rider l. IN Italy 967; Vlasto 695.

Cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

180

Lucania

19

1,5:1

19

1,5:1

Poseidonia, Stater, ca. 530-500 BC; AR (g 7,41; mm 32; h 12); Poseidon, diademed and wearing chlamys over shoulders, advancing r., wielding trident in upraised right hand and extending left hand before him; behind, ΠOΣ, Rv. Incuse of obverse, but with ΠOΣ in relief. HN Italy 1107; Boston MFA 123; Dewing 396; same dies of CNG, Auction 94, lot 41.

Very rare and exceptionally detailed reverse; lightly toned and good extremely fine.

12

5.000

1,5:1

1,5:1 20

20

Paestum, Sextans, ca. 218-201 BC; AE (g 3,62; mm 16; h 3); Head of Ceres r., wearing wreath of grain, Rv. PAIS, forepart of boar r.; below, °°. HNItaly 1193.

Delightful and untouched green patina, good extremely fine.

80

21 1,5:1

21

1,5:1

Velia, Didrachm signed by Kleudoros, ca. 334-300 BC; AR (g 7,52; mm 19; h 5); Head of Athena facing three quarters l., with winged and crested Phrygian helmet, KΛEYΔΩΡOY clearly signed on front of bowl, Rv. Lion standing l., devouring prey; below, KΛE monogram; above, Λ. HN Italy 1295.

Rare, nice old cabinet tone and good extremely fine.

22

1.200

22 1,5:1

22

Metapontion, Stater, ca. 540-510 BC; AR (g 8,13; mm 29; h 12); MET, barley-ear, Rv. Same type incuse without legend. HNItaly 1467; Noe 54.

Lustrous, struck in high relief, good extremely fine. 1.200

24

23

23

24

1.200

Metapontion, Stater, ca. 540-510 BC; AR (g 8,28; mm 29; h 12); ME - TA (retrograde), barley-ear, Rv. Same type incuse without legend. HNItaly 1470; Noe 90.

Old cabinet tone, extremely fine.

1.100

Metapontion, Drachm, ca. 540-510 BC; AR (g 2,71; mm 17; h 12); MET, barley-ear, Rv. Same type incuse without legend. HNItaly 1468; Noe 52.

Extremely fine.

160

13

25

25

26

27

26

27

Metapontion, Obol, ca. 470-440 BC; AR (g 1,28; mm 12; h 6); META, barley-ear, Rv. Incuse bucranium.

HNItaly 1487; Noe 286.

Old cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

150

Metapontion, Nomos, ca. 330 BC; AR (g 7,90; mm 20; h 6); Helmeted head of Leukippos r.; behind, lion’s head; below, monogram. Rv. META, barley-ear; leaf to l.; on l. field club and AMI. HNItaly 1575; Johnston Class B, 2.1.

Cabinet tone, extremely fine.

200

Metapontion, Nomos, ca. 330-290 BC; AR (g 7,90; mm 23; h 9); Wreathed head of Demeter r., wearing triple pendant earring and necklace, and with hair falling in loose curls behind; ΔAI under chin, Rv. META, barley-ear with leaf to r.; on r. field, plough; below, MAX. HNItaly 1581; Johnston Class C1:4.

Cabinet tone, extremely fine.

140

28

28

29

29

Sybaris, Stater, ca. 550-510 BC; AR (g 8,21; mm 28; h 12); Bull advancing l., looking backwards; in ex., MV (retrograde), Rv. Same type incuse. HNItaly 1729.

Beautiful style, well centred specimen. Old cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

2.200

Sybaris, Stater, ca. 550-510 BC; AR (g 7,78; mm 29; h 12); Bull standing l., looking backwards; in ex.

MV (retrograde), Rv. Same type incuse without legend. HNItaly 1729.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

1.400

31

30

30

31

Sybaris, Stater, ca. 550-510 BC; AR (g 8,16; mm 30; h 12); Bull advancing l., looking backwards; in ex.

MV (retrograde), Rv. Same type incuse. HNItaly 1729.

Cabinet tone, extremely fine.

1.100

Sybaris, Drachm, ca. 550-510 BC; AR (g 2,82; mm 20, h 12); Bull advancing l., looking backwards; in ex., MV (retrograde), Rv. Same type incuse. HNItaly 1736.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

160

14

33

32

1,5:1

1,5:1

S ybaris, Drachm, ca. 550-510 BC; AR (g 2,69, mm 19; h 12); Bull advancing l., looking backwards; in ex., MV (retrograde), Rv. Same type incuse. HNItaly 1736.

Cabinet tone, extremely fine.

160

S ybaris, Triobol, ca. 510-475 BC; AR (g 1,20; mm 11; h 6); Bull advancing l., looking backwards; above, MV (retrograde), Rv. Amphora incuse. HNItaly 1741.

Rare, good very fine.

150

Ex Artemide Aste, Auction XXIX (26-27 June 2010), lot 41.

32

33

Bruttium

35

34

34

35

C roton, Stater, ca. 530-500 BC; AR (g 8,08; mm 28; h 12); ϘPO, tripod with ornaments and legs ending in lion’s paws; below, two serpents, Rv. Tripod incuse. HNItaly 2075.

Cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

1.400

C roton, Stater, ca. 530-500 BC; AR (g 8,15; mm 28; h 12); ϘPO, tripod with ornaments and legs ending in lion’s paws; below, two serpents, Rv. Tripod incuse. HNItaly 2075.

Cabinet tone, large flan, good extremely fine.

1.400

38

37

36

36

37

38

1,5:1

1,5:1

C roton, Stater, ca. 530-500 BC; AR (g 8,11; mm 27; h 12); ϘPO, tripod with ornaments and legs ending in lion’s paws; below, two serpents, Rv. Tripod incuse. HNItaly 2075.

Cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

1.300

C roton, Hemiobol, ca. 530-500 BC; AR (g 0,19; mm 12; h 12); ϘPO, tripod with ornaments and legs ending in lion’s paws, Rv. Same type incuse. HNItaly -.

U npublished in the standard references, excessively Rare, and certainly the finest of the three specimens known: good extremely fine.

100

C roton, Stater, ca. 425-350 BC; AR (g 7,66; mm 22; h 10); KPOTΩNIATΩN, eagle standing l, wings open, on olive-branch, Rv. Ornate tripod; on l., barley-ear; on r., snake. HNItaly 2149.

Scarce, cabinet tone, extremely fine.

180

15

39

39

40

41

41

40

Croton, Triobol, ca. 300-250 BC; AR (g 0,91; mm 12; h 12); KPOTΩ, head of Athena r., wearing Corinthian helmet, Rv. OIKITAΣ, Heracles advancing r., wearing lion-skin and holding club.; on l., Δ. HNItaly 2198.

Rare, cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

150

Lokroi Epizephyrioi, Nomos, ca. 400-350 BC; AR (g 7,20; mm 21; h 9); ΛOKPΩN, laureate head of Zeus l., Rv. Eagle flying left, holding hare in its talons. HNItaly 2322.

Rare. Old cabinet tone, almost invisible flan crack, anyway extremely fine.

160

Lokroi Epizephyrioi, ‘Corinthian standard’ Stater, ca. 350-275 BC; AR (g 8,32; mm 21; h 3); Pegasos flying l., Rv. ΛOKPΩN, helmeted head of Athena r. HNItaly 2341; Pegasi 7.

Rare, lightly toned and about fdc.

340

42

42

43

43

Medma, ‘Corinthian standard’ Stater, ca. 330-320 BC; AR (g 8,43; mm 20; h 7); Pegasus flying l., Rv. Head of athena l., wearing Corinthian helmet; below neck, M. HNItaly 2425; Pegasi 1.

Scarce, cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

180

Terina, Stater, ca. 300-356 BC; AR (g 7,63; mm 19; h 2); TEPINAIΩN, female head r., with elaborate hair, wearing triple pendant earrings an necklace, Rv. Winged Nike seated on cippus l., holding bird alighting on her hend. HNItaly 2629.

Lightly toned, struck in high relief, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

400

Sicily

44 1,5:1

44

45

45 1,5:1

1,5:1

1,5:1

Abakainon, Litra, ca. 420-410 BC; AR (g 0,85; mm 11; h 12); Head of female facing slightly l., Rv. Sow and piglet standing r.; above, BA; in ex. A. Campana 21; Bertino 19; HGC 2, 20; SNG ANS 899; SNG Lloyd –.

Rare, old cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

150

Gela, Hexas-Dionkion, ca. 480-470 BC; AR (g 0,08; mm 6; h 6); Head of a horse to r., Rv. °°. Jenkins 201.

Very rare and nicely toned, about extremely fine.

190

16

46 47

46

47

G ela, Litra, ca. 430-425 BC; AR (g 0,69; mm 13; h 12); Warrior riding horse l., holding shield and spear, Rv. ΓΕΛΑΣ, forepart of man-headed bull r. Jenkins, Gela, 401; SNG ANS 82; HGC 2, 374.

Toned, minor flattening, anyway extremely fine.

110

H imera, Drachm, ca. 530-520 BC; AR (g 5,54; mm 21; h/); Cockerel advancing l., with r. claw raised, Rv. Windmill sail pattern of four raised and four sunken triangles. BMC 1.

Very rare. Dark patina, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

380

48 1,5:1

48

1,5:1

H imera, Tetradrachm signed by MAI, ca. 409-407 BC; AR (g 17,60, mm 28; h 10); The nymph Himera driving galloping quadriga r.; Nike flying l. above, crowning her with wreath and holding plaque inscribed MAI; in ex. ketos l., Rv. HI-MEP-AION (retrograde), Himera standing facing, head l., holding phiale over altar; satyr standing facing in fountain with a lion-headed spout bathing behind her to r. Rizzo pl. XXI, 23 (these dies). Kraay-Hirmer pl. 22,71 (these dies). C.A. Biucchi, Q. Tic 17, 1988, 22 (these dies). Gutmann-Schwabacher 20 (these dies). C. Boehringer, Essay Kraay-Mørkholm, Himera im IV Jahrhundert V. Chr., pl. VII, 9 (these dies).

Old cabinet tone and fine style; virtually as struck and almost fdc.

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

2.200

50 49

49

50

1,5:1

49

1,5:1

1,5:1

N axos, Hemilitron, ca. 461-430 BC; AR (g 0,25; mm 8; h 6); Wreathed and bearded head of Dionysos r. Rv. Kantharos; six pellets around. Cahn 97; HGC 2, 977.

Very rare, cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

220

S egesta, Onkia, ca. 420-400 BC; AE (g 3,38; mm 15; h 3); Head of nymph r., Rv. Hound standing r., looking back; hare beneath; above, °. Cf. CNS -; SNG ANS -; HGC 2, -. extremely fine.

Very rare, brown patina; minor tooled, otherwise about

180

17

52 51

53

Syracuse, Tetradrachm under the First Democracy, ca. 530-510 BC; AR (g 17,43; mm 25; h 12); Slow quadriga driven r. by clean-shaven charioteer, holding reins, Rv. Head of Arethusa l., within circle sunk at centre of a swastika developed from the quartering of an incuse square. Boehringer 26-28 (V20/R14).

Very rare, cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

52

Syracuse, Litra under the Second Democracy, ca. 466-460 BC; AR (g 0,67; mm 12; h 4); Diademed head of Arethusa r., Rv. Octopus, ΣYRA around. Boehringer 426 (V225/R304).

Dark patina and good extremely fine.

110

Syracuse, Tetradrachm under the Second Democracy, signed by Eumenes and Eukleidas, ca. 415-405 BC; AR (g 17,42; mm 26; h 3); Prancing quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown him; below horses, EY; in ex. dolphin chasing fish to r., Rv. Head of Arethusa l., wearing earring and necklace; hair caught up at back of head and styled in waves on the brow; below neck truncation, EV; around, ΣYPAKOΣION and four dolphins. Tudeer 31; SNG ANS 262; SNG Lloyd 1372; BMC 147; McClean 2708 (all from the same dies).

Very rare. Lightly toned and good very fine.

650

51

53

1.600

55 56

54

54

55

56

Syracuse, 50 Litrai under tyrant Agathokles, ca. 310-304 BC; EL (g 3,67; mm 15; h 9); Laureate head of Apollo l.; behind, altar, Rv. ΣΥΡΑΚ - ΟΣΙΩΝ, tripod. BMC 255; HGC 2, 1294.

Extremely fine.

260

Syracuse, 100 Litrai under tyrant Agathokles, ca. 295-289 BC; AV (g 5,63; mm 16; h 9); Head of Athena r., wearing crested Corinthian helmet, bowl decorated with griffin, Rv. ΑΓΑΘΟΚΛΕΟΣ / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΟΣ, thunderbolt; below, Φ. SNG ANS 702. Buttrey, NC 1973, pl. 2, 20.

Ex jewelry, extremely fine / about extremely fine.

2.800

Syracuse, 60 Litrai under tyrant Hiketas II, ca. 288-278 BC; AV (4,29; mm 15; h 9); ΣYRAKOΣIΩN, head of Persephone l., wearing wreath of grain, earrings and necklace; on r., cornucopiae, Rv. Nike driving fast biga r.; above, O; on r., Φ; below, Θ; in ex. EΠIKETA. SNG Copenhagen 798.

Rare. Minor scratch on obverse, struck from slightly rusty die, otherwise about extremely fine / extremely fine.

2.400

Incapsulated by NGC: Strike 4/5, Surface 3/5.

18

57

57

58

S yracuse, Bronze under tyrant Hiketas II, ca. 288-278 BC; AE (g 7,67; mm 24; h 1); ΔIOΣ EΛΛANIOY, laureate head of Zeus Hellanios l., Rv. ΣYPAK - OΣIΩN, eagle standing l. on thunderbolt, with wings displayed. CNS II, 158.

Brownish patina; traces of overstricking on obverse, extremely fine.

Ex Fritz Rudolf Künker, Auction 94 (27 September 2004), lot 442.

58

S yracuse, Bronze under Phirros, ca. 278-276 BC; AE (g 6,36; mm 25; h 4); ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ, head of Heracles l., wearing lion’s skin; behind, club, Rv. Athena Promachos advancing r., holding spear and shield; on r., owl. CNS II, 177.

Dark green patina and good extremely fine.

200

100

59

1,5:1

59

1,5:1

S yracuse, 8 Litrai under tyrant Gelon II, ca. 218-214 BC; AR (g 7,00; mm 21; h 12); Diademed head l.; on r., club, Rv.ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΙ - ΓΕΛΩΝΟΣ, Nike driving fast biga r.; below, A / E. CCO Tav. XXIV, (D6/R-).

Unpublished reverse die in the standard references. Cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

1.500

60

1,5:1

60

1,5:1

S yracuse, 12 Litrae under the Fifth Democracy, 214-212 BC; AR (g 10,14; mm 23); Helmeted head of Athena to l., Rv. Artemis standing l., wearing short hunting dress, shooting her bow; at her feet, hound leaping l.; on l. field ΞΑ. Burnett, Enna 20 (O8/Rm).

Nicely toned, extremely fine.

From the Deyo Collection: ex Stack’s (9 December 1989), lot 3084.

19

1.600

The Carthaginians in the Mediterranean

62 61 1,5:1

Sicily, Uncertain mint, Tetradrachm, ca. 350-320 BC; AR (g 17,44; mm 22; h 6); Head of Tanit l.; around, four dolphins, Rv. Horse prancing l.; behind, palm tree with cluster of dates. Jenkins Punic, Sicily 141; De Luynes 1434.

Lightly toned and good very fine.

460

Sicily, Panormos as Ziz, Tetradrachm, ca. 340-320 BC; AR (g 16,67; mm 26; h 6); Fast quadriga l., driven by a male charioteer, holding reins and kentron; above, Nike flyng r., crowning charioteer; in ex. zyz in Punic, Rv. Head of Tanit l.; around, four dolphins. Jenkins SNR 50, 1971, 80 (O21/R 67).

Nicely toned and well struck; die break on reverse, extremely fine.

800

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

61

62

63 1,5:1

63

1,5:1

Sicily, Entella, Tetradrachm, ca. 320-300 BC; AR (g 17,24; mm 25; h 3); Head of Tanit l.; around, four dolphins, Rv. Head of horse l.; on r., palm-tree; below, ‘People of the Camp’ in Punic. Jenkins, Punic 196.

A nicely struck and lightly toned example of excellent style: good extremely fine.

65

64

64

65

1.400

Africa, Carthage, Stater, ca. 290-270 BC; EL (g 7,38; mm 19; h 12); Head of Tanit l., Rv. Horse standing r. MAA 13; Jenkins 316.

About extremely fine - extremely fine.

800

Campania, Capua, 3/8 Shekel, ca. 216-211 BC; EL (g 2,97; mm 14; h 12); Janifom head of Tanit, Rv. Jupiter in fast quadriga driven r. by Nike, holding thunderbolt and sceptre. HNItaly 2013.

Scarce, toned and extremely fine.

2.200

20

66

67

A pulia, Tarentum, Half Shekel, ca. 216-211 BC; AR (3,24; mm 19; h 9); Helmeted, cuirassed rider r., holding filleted palm branch; below, ΣΩKANNAΣ, Rv. TAPAΣ, dolphin rider l., holding trident and kantharos; on r., eagle with expanded wings. HNItaly 1082, Vlasto 984.

Scarce. Old cabinet iridescent tone, almost invisible flan crack, anyway about extremely fine.

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

67

A carnania, Leucas, ‘Corinthian standard’ Stater, ca. 350-330 BC; AR (g 8,20; mm 20; h 11) ; Pegasos flying r.; below, Λ, Rv. Helmeted head of Athena r.; behind, caduceo and Λ. Pegasi 93.

Lightly toned, large flan, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

66

180

200

Attica

68

68

69

69

A thens, Tetradrachm, after 449 BC; AR (g 17,23; mm 25; h 9); Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and spiral palmette on bowl, Rv. AΘE, owl, with closed wings, standing r. with head facing; on l., crescent and olive twig with two leaves and one berry; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; Dewing 1591-8; SNG Copenhagen 31.

Lustrous, large flan and good extremely fine.

400

A thens, Tetradrachm, after 449 BC; AR (g 17,22; mm 24; h 12); Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and spiral palmette on bowl, Rv. AΘE, owl, with closed wings, standing r. with head facing; on l., crescent and olive twig with two leaves and one berry; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; Dewing 1591-8; SNG Copenhagen 31.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

400

70

70

71

71

A thens, Tetradrachm, after 449 BC; AR (g 17,19; mm 25; h 6); Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmezt decorated with three olive leaves and spiral palmette on bowl, Rv. AΘE, owl, with closed wings, standing r. with head facing; on l., crescent and olive twig with two leaves and one berry; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; Dewing 1591-8; SNG Copenhagen 31.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

400

A thens, Tetradrachm, after 449 BC; AR (g 17,21; mm 25; h 3); Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and spiral palmette on bowl, Rv. AΘE, owl, with closed wings, standing r. with head facing; on l., crescent and olive twig with two leaves and one berry; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; Dewing 1591-8; SNG Copenhagen 31.

Lustrous, large flan and good extremely fine.

400

21

72

72

73

73

Athens, Tetradrachm, after 449 BC; AR (g 17,16; mm 24; h 6); Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and spiral palmette on bowl, Rv. AΘE, owl, with closed wings, standing r. with head facing; on l., crescent and olive twig with two leaves and one berry; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; Dewing 1591-8; SNG Copenhagen 31.

Lustrous and extremely fine.

400

Athens, Tetradrachm, after 449 BC; AR (g 17,23; mm 24; h 4); Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and spiral palmette on bowl, Rv. AΘE, owl, with closed wings, standing r. with head facing; on l., crescent and olive twig with two leaves and one berry; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; Dewing 1591-8; SNG Copenhagen 31.

Lustrous, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

400

74

74

75

75

Athens, Tetradrachm, after 449 BC; AR (g 17,12; mm 25; h 6); Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and spiral palmette on bowl, Rv. AΘE, owl, with closed wings, standing r. with head facing; on l., crescent and olive twig with two leaves and one berry; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; Dewing 1591-8; SNG Copenhagen 31.

Lustrous and extremely fine.

400

Athens, Tetradrachm, after 449 BC; AR (g 17,20; mm 23; h 6); Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and spiral palmette on bowl, Rv. AΘE, owl, with closed wings, standing r. with head facing; on l., crescent and olive twig with two leaves and one berry; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; Dewing 1591-8; SNG Copenhagen 31.

Lustrous and extremely fine.

400

76

76

77

77

Athens, Tetradrachm, after 449 BC; AR (g 17,24; mm 24; h 3); Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and spiral palmette on bowl, Rv. AΘE, owl, with closed wings, standing r. with head facing; on l., crescent and olive twig with two leaves and one berry; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; Dewing 1591-8; SNG Copenhagen 31.

Lustrous and extremely fine.

400

Athens, Tetradrachm, after 449 BC; AR (g 17,08; mm 22; h 6); Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and spiral palmette on bowl, Rv. AΘE, owl, with closed wings, standing r. with head facing; on l., crescent and olive twig with two leaves and one berry; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; Dewing 1591-8; SNG Copenhagen 31.

Lustrous and extremely fine.

400

22

78

C aria, Kaunos, Stater, ca. 430-410 BC; AR (g 11,08; mm 22; h 12); Winged female figure in kneeling-running stance l., head right, holding kerykeion and wreath, RV. pyramidal baetyl with Carian letter on center; above, inverted Δ between grape bunches flanking; all within incuse square. SNG Keckman –; SNG von Aulock –; BMC Cilicia p. 96, 7.

Old cabinet tone, minor porosity, about extremely fine.

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

78

180

Cilicia

79

1,5:1

79

1,5:1

T arsos, Stater under Satrap Datames, 378-372 BC; AR (g 10,54, mm 22; h 5); Three-quarter facing female head, turned slightly left, wearing necklace, Rv. Bearded male head right, wearing crested Athenian helmet; before, ‘Datames’ in Aramaic. SNG Levante 78; SNG France 2, 258ff; SNG von Aulock 5937.

Old cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

1.100

80

1,5:1

1,5:1

T arsos, Stater under Satrap Mazaios, 361-334 BC; AR (g 10,92; mm 23; h 7); ‘Baaltars’ in Aramaic, Baal of Tarsos seated l, holding eagle, grain ear, grapes and sceptre; to lower l., ‘TR’ in Aramaic; below throne, ‘M’ in Aramaic, Rv. ‘Mazaios’ in Aramaic, Lion attacking bull l; below, monogram. Casabonne Series 2, Group C; SNG BN –; SNG Levante 106.

Cabinet tone and about fdc.

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

80

23

900

Corinthia

81

81

82

82

Corinth, Stater, ca. 450-415 BC; AR (g 8,61; mm 20; h 6); Pegasos flying l.; below, Ϙ, Rv. Helmeted head of Athena l.; behind, facing head of Helios. Pegasi 392.

Lightly toned, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

180

Corinth, Stater, ca. 405-345 BC; AR (g 8,31; mm 24; h 12); Pegasos flying l.; below, Ϙ, Rv. Helmeted head of Athena l.; above, dolphin; behind, cock. Pegasi 314; Ravel 823.

Rare, large flan; toned and about extremely fine.

360

83

83

84

85

84

85

Corinth, Stater, ca. 400-375 BC; AR (g 8,70; mm 21; h 6); Pegasos flying l.; below, Ϙ, Rv. Helmeted head of Athena r.; double-bodied owl behind; EYΘ above. Pegasi 157/1; Ravel 602.

Struck in high reliev, toned and about extremely fine.

180

Corinth, Stater, ca. 375-300 BC; AR (g 8,63; mm 21; h 3); Pegasos flying l.; below, Ϙ, Rv. Helmeted head of Athena l., helmet decorated with laurel wreath; on l., A; behind, eagle standing l. Pegasi 426.

Old cabinet tone and good extremely fine.

340

Corinth, Stater, ca. 375-300 BC; AR (g 8,56; mm 21; h 9); Pegasos flying l.; below, Ϙ, Rv. Helmeted head of Athena l., helmet decorated with laurel wreath; below, A-P; behind, Athena Promachos. Pegasi 432; Ravel 1014.

Cabinet tone and extremely fine.

280

87 1,5:1 86

86 1,5:1

Locris, Locri Opuntii, Stater, ca. 369-338 BC; AR (g 12,21; mm 26; h 12); Head of Demeter l., Rv. OΠONTIΩ - N, Ajax (son of Oillus), advancing r., holding sword and shield; below, bunch of grapes. SNG Cop. 45.

Rare. Nicely toned, high relief and extremely fine.

Ex UBS, Auction 63 (6 September 2005), lot 131.

87

Lydia, Sardes, 1/6 Stater under Kroisos, ca. 564-539 BC; AR (g 1,71; mm 0,9; h /); Confronted foreparts of lion and bull, Rv. Two incuse squares. SNG Kayhan I 1019; Berk 25; SNG Ashmolean 773.

Cabinet tone and extremely fine.

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

86

24

2.800

100

Mysia

89

88

L ampsakos, Stater, ca. 500-450 BC; EL (g 15,28; mm 20; h /); Forepart of Pegasos l.; around, grape branches Rv. Incuse square. SNG Cophenagen. Supp. 305 var; SNG von Aulock 1292 var.

About extremely fine.

Ex Jean Elsen & ses Fils S.A., Auction 86 (10 December 2005), lot 106.

89

K yzikos, Tetradrachm, ca. 300 BC; AR (g 10,48; mm 23; h 12); Head of Kore-Soteira l., wearing pendant earring, necklace, sphendone and wreath of grain ears, with hair wrapped in broad band, Rv. Apollo nude but for chlamys draped from his waist, seated l. on omphalos, playing kithara, feet resting on tunny fish; KY-ZI across upper fields; to right, monogram. Von Fritze I, Group V, 27, pl. VI, 3 var. (different monogram); SNG France 412 var. (same); BMC -; Boston MFA -.

Extremely rare. Lightly toned, minor porosity, good very fine.

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

88

90

90

91

91

1,5:1

5.000

400

91

P hoenicia, Sidon, 1/2 Shekel, ca. 450-435 BC; AR (g 6,76; mm 18; h 12); Phoenician galley sailing l.; before, city walls with four towers; in exergue, two lions, Rv.Persian king standing r., holding knife and grasping lion by its mane; all within incuse square. Elayi & Elayi 312-61. Betlyon 9. Hoover 224.

Toned, good very fine - about extremely fine.

200

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

T hrace, Ainos, Tetrobol, ca. 412-365 BC.; AR (g 2,44; mm 13; h 12); Head of Hermes facing slightly l., wearing petasos, Rv. AINION, goat standing r.; on r. field, control mark; all within incuse square. SNG. Cop. 412-415.

Very rare. Old cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

180

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

Kings of Macedon

92 1,5:1

92

1,5:1

A bydos, Stater in the name of Philip II, ca. 323-317 BC; AV (g 8,58; mm 19; h 4); Laureate head r., as Apollo, Rv. Charioteer driving fast biga biga r.; holding kentron and reins; below, thunderbolt; below, star and monogram; in ex. ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ and horse’s leg. Thompson 107; Le Rider pl. 691, Commerce 14. struck on a large flan and lustrous: fdc.

With an attractive portrait of the great conqueror; well

25

4.400

93

93

Amphipolis, Tetradrachm in the name of Philip II, ca. 323-317 BC; AR (g 14,21; mm 24; h 8); Laureate head of Zeus r., Rv. ΦIΛIΠ - ΠOY, nude youth on horseback r., holding palm branch; below, branch and Π·. Le Rider, pl. 46,18.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

1.000

94

1,5:1

94

1,5:1

Sidon, Stater in the name of Alexander III, ca. 321-320 BC; AV (g 8,60; mm 17; h 12); Head of Athena r., wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a snake, Rv. AΛEΞANΔPOY, Nike standing l., holding wreath and stylis; on l., N. Price 3500.

High relief, large flan, about fdc.

2.600

95 1,5:1

1,5:1

Amphipolis, Diobol in the name of Alexander III, ca. 336-323 BC; AR (g 1,30: mm 11; h 12); Head of Heracles r., wearing lion’s skin, Rv. AΛEΞANΔPOY, two eagles facing one another. Price 155; Müller -.

Very rare, porous metal, anyway about extremely fine.

Kings of Thrace

95

300

96

96

Ainos, Tetradrachm under Lysimachos, ca. 305-281 BC; AR (g 17.04; mm 26; h 3); Diademed head of deified Alexander r., with the horn of Ammon, Rv. BAΣIΛEΩS - ΛYΣIMAXOY, Athena seated l., holding small Nike and resting on grounded shield; behind, angled spear; on l. field, enthroned cult image of Hermes Perpheraios. Thompson -, cf. 257 (lion head above cult image); Müller 114.

Extremely rare mint and variety; old cabinet tone, extremely fine.

26

600

97

97

A mphipolis, Tetradrachm under Lysimachos, ca. 288-281 BC; AR (g 17,05; mm 29; h 6); Diademed head of deified Alexander r., with the horn of Ammon, Rv. BAΣIΛEΩS - ΛYΣIMAXOY, Athena seated l., holding small Nike and resting on grounded shield; behind, angled spear; on l. field, torch; on r. field, bee.

Thompson 187.

Iridescent cabinet patina, struck on a very large flan, extremely fine.

600

98

98

B aktria, Tetradrachm under Eukratides I, ca. 170-145 BC; AR (g 16,14; mm 31; h 12); Helmeted bust r., Rv. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ, the Dioskouroi on horses prancing r., each holding spear and palm; on r. field, monogram; in ex. ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ. Bopearachchi 6Z; SNG ANS 473.

Dark patina, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

700

99

99

A chaemenid kings of Persia, Daric under Artaxerses II or Artaxerses III, ca. 400-350 BC; AV (g 8,39; mm 15; h -); King of Persia, crowned, running r., wearing kindaris and holding bow, quiver and arrow, Rv. Incuse punch. BMC pl. 25, cf. 24.

Good very fine.

9 2:1

27

1.400

The Roman Republic

100 1,5:1

1,5:1

Opening price

100 A nonymous, Didrachm, Neapolis (?), ca. 310-300 BC; AR (g 7,45; mm 22; h 9); Helmeted head of Mars l.; behind, oak-spray, Rv. Horse’s head r., on base inscribed ROMANO; behind, corn-ear. Crawford 13/1; Sydenham 1.

Old cabinet tone; struck in high relief on a very large flan: good extremely fine.

101

1.200

102

101 A nonymous, Didrachm, Neapolis (?), ca. 310-300 BC; AR (g 7,18; mm 18; h 4); Helmeted head of Mars l.; behind, oak-spray, Rv. Horse’s head r., on base inscribed ROMANO; behind, corn-ear. Crawford 13/1; Sydenham 1.

Cabinet tone, good very fine - about extremely fine.

650

102 A nonymous, Cast Uncia, Rome, ca. 280-276 BC; AE (g 21,94; mm 24; h /); Astragalus; on field, °, Rv. °. Crawford 14/6; ICC 31.

Untouched green patina, high relief, good extremely fine.

70

103

104

103 Anonymous, Didrachm, Neapolis (?), ca. 275-270 BC; AR (g 7,08; mm 19; h 1); ROMANO, laureate head of Apollo l., Rv. Horse galloping r.; above, star of sixteen rays. Crawford 15/1b; Sydenham 4.

Scarce. Old cabinet tone and about extremely fine.

800

104 A nonymous, Cast Quadrans, Rome, ca. 270 BC; AE (g 76,91; mm 42; h 12); Boar leaping r.; below, °°°, Rv. Boar leaping l.; below, °°°. Crawford 18/4; ICC 36.

Green patina, about extremely fine.

130

28

105 106

105 A nonymous, Didrachm, Neapolis (?), after 276 BC; AR (g 6,89; mm 21; h 9); Head of Hercules r., hair bound with ribbon, with club and lion’s skin over shoulder, Rv. She-wolf r., suckling twins; in ex. ROMANO. Crawford 20/1; Sydenham 6.

Lightly toned, extremely fine.

1.300

106 A nonymous, Cast Sextans, Rome, ca. 230 BC; AE (g 37,28; mm 33; h /); Tortoise, Rv. Six-spoked wheel; between spokes, °°. Crawford 24/7; ICC 71.

Green patina, high relief, about extremely fine.

130

108

107

107 A nonymous, Cast Sextans, Rome, ca. 230 BC; AE (g 42,84; mm 32; h /); Tortoise, Rv. Six-spoked wheel; between spokes, °°. Crawford 24/7; ICC 71.

Brownish patina, high relief, about extremely fine.

130

108 A nonymous, Quadrigatus, Rome, from 269 BC; AR (g 6,61; mm 23; h 6); Laureate head of Fontus, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga driven by Victory r., holding sceptre and thunderbolt; in ex. ROMA incuse on raised tablet. Crawford 28/3; Sydenham 64.

Lustrous and extremely fine.

600

109

110

111

nonymous, Quadrigatus, Rome, from 269 BC; AR (g 6,65; mm 22; h 6); Laureate head of Fontus, Rv. 109 A Jupiter in quadriga driven by Victory r., holding sceptre and thunderbolt; in ex. ROMA incuse on raised tablet. Crawford 28/3; Sydenham 64.

Lustrous, minor flattening, anyway extremely fine.

600

110 A nonymous, Quadrigatus, Rome, from 269 BC; AR (g 6,48; mm 23; h 6); Laureate head of Fontus, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga driven by Victory r., holding sceptre and thunderbolt; in ex. ROMA incuse on raised tablet. Crawford 28/3; Sydenham 64.

Lightly toned, minor area of corrosion on obverse; about extremely fine.

400

111 A nonymous, Quadrigatus, Rome, from 269 BC; AR (g 6,46; mm 23; h 6); Laureate head of Fontus, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga driven by Victory r., holding sceptre and thunderbolt; in ex. ROMA incuse on raised tablet. Crawford 28/3; Sydenham 64.

Lustrous and about extremely fine.

400

29

112

112 Anonymous, Cast As, Rome, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 273; mm 66; h 12); Laureate head of Janus; below, mark of value set horizontally, Rv. Prow r.; above, I. Crawford 35/1; ICC 74.

Untouched glossy green patina, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

1.000

113

113 Anonymous, Cast Triens, Rome, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 75; mm 44; h 11); Helmeted head of Minerva l.; below, °°°°, Rv. Prow r.; below, °°°°. Crawford 35/3a; ICC 78.

Untouched green patina, about extremely fine.

250

114

114 Anonymous, Cast Sexstans, Rome, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 42,22; mm 33; h 12); Head of Mercury l., wearing winged petasus; behind, °°, Rv. Prow r.; below, °°. Crawford 35/5; ICC 82.

Glossy dark patina, high relief, extremely fine.

30

180

115

115 A nonymous, Cast Semis, Rome, ca. AD 225-217; AE (g 131,39; mm 46; h 12); Laureate head of Saturn l., Rv. Prow of galley l.; above, S. Crawford 36/2; ICC 87.

Rare, about extremely fine.

350

117

116

116 A nonymous, Cast As, Rome, ca. 217-215 BC; AE (g 116, 12; mm 52; h 12); Laureate head of Janus, Rv. Prow l., above I. Crawford 38/1; ICC 93.

Scarce, green patina and extremely fine.

650

117 A nonymous, Uncia, Rome, ca. 217-215 BC; AE (g 12,78; mm 24; h 11); Draped bust of Sol facing; on l., °, Rv. Crescent; above, ° between two stars; below, ROMA. Crawford 39/4; Sydenham 96.

Green patina, good extremely fine.

150

1,5:1

118

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118 A nonymous, 40 Asses, Rome, ca. 211-207 BC; AV (g 2,24; mm 13; h 11); Helmeted head of Mars r.; behind, XXXX, Rv. Eagle on thunderbolt r.; below, ROMA. Crawford 44/3; Sydenham 227.

E xtremely rare, only 11 specimens known of which less than five are in private hands. Virtually as struck and almost fdc.

30.000

T his coin it’s part of the second gold coinage struck by Romans during the war against Hannibal. The first gold coinage had been issued ca. 218-216 BC, when Rome was pushed back on its heels after Hannibal’s

initial successes on the battlefield. Though the Carthaginian army was still a menacing threat in Italy when

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this new coinage was struck ca. 211-207 BC, the tide of the war had shifted. This coinage was issued from a position of greater strength than the first. It is comprised of coins denominated at 60, 40 and 20 Asses, and its martial nature is made clear with the designs (the helmeted head of the war-god Mars, and the eagle of the supreme god Jupiter, standing upon his thunderbolt). Various resources had been tapped to issue these coins, including special levies and loot from Syracuse, which fell to the Romans in 212. Meanwhile, in 211 the Romans had forced Capua into submission, thus denying Hannibal his main supply depot in Southern Italy. Unlike the first gold coinage, which would appear to have been struck in a single place, and perhaps on a single occasion, the second gold coinage was struck in much larger quantities and demonstrates a variety that suggests portions were struck at moving mints ranging as far afield as Etruria and Sicily.

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119 Anonymous, Quinarius, Rome, after 215-214 BC; AR (g 2,15 ; mm 17 ; h 8 ); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, V, Rv. The Dioscuri galloping r.; in ex. ROMA in linear frame. Crawford 44/6; Sydenham 169.

Toned, large flan, extremely fine.

150

120 Anonymous, Denarius, Rome, after 215-214 BC; AR (g 3,96; mm18; h 12); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. The Dioscuri galloping r.; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 53/2; Sydenham 229.

Lustrous and extremely fine.

160

121 Anonymous, Victoriatus, Sicily, ca. 211-208 BC; AR (g 3,32; mm 16; h 3); Laureate head of Jupiter r., Rv. Victory standing r., crowning trophy; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 67/1; Sydenham 83.

Lustrous and extremely fine.

160

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122 H series, Quinarius, South East Italy, ca. 211-210 BC; AR (g 2,20; mm 15; h 2); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, V, Rv. The Dioscuri galloping r.; below, H; ROMA in linear frame. Crawford 85/1a; Sydenham 174.

Scarce, toned and extremely fine.

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123 Anonymous, Quinarius, Luceria (?), after 215-214 BC; AR (g 2,0; mm 16; h 3); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, V, Rv. The Dioscuri galloping r.; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 98B/1; Sydenham -.

Very rare, toned and extremely fine.

140

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124 Q series, Victoriatus, Apulia, ca. 211-210 BC; AR (g 3,42; mm 16; h 4); Laureate head of Jupiter r., Rv. Victory r., crowning trophy; between, Q; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 102/1; Sydenham 115.

Lightly toned, about extremely fine.

150

125 Rostrum Trident series, As, Rome, ca. 206-195 BC; AE (g 31,94; mm 34; h 3); Laureate head of Janus; above, I, Rv. Prow r.; above, rostrum tridens and I; below, ROMA. Crawford 114/2, Sydenham 245.

Dark patina, about extremely fine.

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126 T rident series, Denarius, Rome, ca. 206-195 BC; AR (g 3,75; mm 18; h 3); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. The Dioscuri galloping r.; below, trident; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 115/1; Sydenham 268.

Lightly toned, about extremely fine.

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127 P inarius Natta, Denarius, Rome, 155 BC; AR (g 4,07; mm 18; h 8); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding whip and reins; below, NAT; in ex. ROMA in partial tablet. Crawford 200/1; Pinaria 2; Sydenham 328.

Lightly toned and good extremely fine.

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128 C . Maianus, Denarius, Rome, 153 BC; AR (3,68; mm 17: h 8); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding whip and reins; below, C MAIANI; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 203/1a; Maiania 1; Sydenham 427.

Lightly toned and good extremely fine.

150

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129 P inarius Natta, Denarius, Rome, 149 BC; AR (g 3,88; mm 17; h 12); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins and whip; below, NATTA; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 208/1; Pinaria 1; Sydenham 390.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

150

130 Q . Marcius Libo, Denarius, Rome, 148 BC; AR (g 3,93; mm 18; h 3); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, LIBO; before, X, Rv. The Dioscuri galloping r.; below, Q MARC; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 215/1; Marcia 1; Sydenham 396.

Lightly toned and good extremely fine.

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131 C . Antestius, Denarius, Rome, 146 BC ; AR (g 3,61; mm 19; h 118 6); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, C ANTESTI; before, *, RV. Dioscuri r.; below puppy r. with both fore feet raised; in ex.

ROMA. Crawford 219/1e; Antestia 1; Sydhenam 411.

Lightly toned and extremely fine. 100

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132 M . Junius Silanus, Denarius, Rome, 145 BC ; AR (g 3,85; mm 18; h 3); Helmeted head of Roma r.; before, X; behind, ass head, Rv. The Dioscuri galloping r.; below, M IVNI; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 220/1; Junia 8; Sydenham 408.

Iridescent tone, good extremely fine.

150

133 A nonymous, Denarius, Rome, 143 BC; AR (g 3,68; mm 17; h 1); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Diana, with quiver on shoulder, in biga of stags r., holding reins and torch; below, crescent; in ex.

ROMA. Crawford 222/1; Sydenham 438.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

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134 C. Valerius C.f. Flaccus, Denarius, Rome, 140 BC; AR (g 4,11; mm 19; h 1); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding whip and reins; above, FLAC; below, C VAL C F; in ex. ROMA in partial tablet. Crawford 228/2; Valeria 7; Sydenham 440.

Lustrous, large flan, good extremely fine.

150

135 C. Renius, Denarius, Rome, 138 BC; AR (g 3,92; mm 16; h 6); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Juno in biga of goats r.; below, C RENI; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 231/1; Renia 1; Sydenham 432.

Lightly toned, good extremely fine.

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136 Cn. Gellius, Denarius, Rome, 138 BC; AR (g 3,94; mm 19; h 3); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X; laurel-wreath as border, Rv. Warrior (Mars ?) in quadriga r., grasping captive beside him; below, CN GEL; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 232/1; Gellia 1; Sydenham 434.

Lightly toned, good extremely fine.

100

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137 P. Aelius Paetus, Denarius, Rome, 138 BC; AR (g 3,92; mm 18; h 9); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. The Dioscuri galloping r.; below, P PAETVS; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 233/1; Aelia 3; Sydenham 455.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

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138 Ti. Veturius Gracchi f. Sempronianus, Denarius, Rome, 137 BC; AR (g 3,87; mm 19; h 6); Helmeted and draped bust of Mars r.; behind, X and TI VET, Rv. Oath-taking scene: two warriors face each other, hold spear in l. hand and with sword in r. hand touches pig held by figure kneeling between them; above, ROMA. Crawford 234/1; Veturia 1; Sydenham 507.

Lustrous, minor flattening, anyway about fdc.

220

Ex Giessener MĂźnzhandlung Dieter Gorny GmbH, Auction of 9 April 1992, lot 581.

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139 Sex. Pompeius Fostlus, Denarius, Rome, 137 BC; AR (g 4,03; mm 18; h 3); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, jug; before, X, Rv. She-wolf r., suckling twins; behind, ficus Ruminalis; on l., Faustulus identified by legend F - OSTLVS; on r., SEX PO; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 235/1c; Pompeia 1; Sydenham 461a.

Lustrous and about fdc.

220

140 M. Baebius Q.f. Tampilus, Denarius, Rome, 137 BC; AR (g 3,96; mm 18; h 6); Helmeted head of Roma l.; behind, TAMPIL; before, X, Rv. Apollo in quadriga r., holding reins, branch, bow and arrow; below, ROMA; in ex. M BAEBI Q F. Crawford 236/1a; Baebia 12; Sydenham 489.

Lustrous and fdc.

160

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141 M . Baebius Q.f. Tampilus, Denarius, Rome, 137 BC; AR (g 3,92; mm 18; h 2); Helmeted head of Roma l.; behind, TAMPIL; before, X, Rv. Apollo in quadriga r., holding reins, branch and bow; below, ROMA; in ex. M BAEBI Q F. Crawford 236/1b; Baebia 12; Sydenham 489.

V ery rare variety with no arrow on reverse, and bead and reel border on the obverse. Lightly toned, minor flattening, extremely fine.

180

142 C n. Lucretius Trio, Denarius, Rome, 136 BC; AR (g 3,99; mm 17; h 6); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, TRIO; before, X, Rv. The Dioscuri galloping r.; below, CN LVCR; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 237/1a; Lucretia 1; Sydenham 450.

Old cabinet tone, high relief, good extremely fine.

150

143 L . Antestius Gragulus, Denarius, Rome, 136 BC; AR (g 3,85; mm 18; h 6); Helmeted head of Roma r.; before, *; behind, GRAG, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga r., holding reins, thunderbolt and sceptre; below, L ANTES; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 238/1; Antestia 9; Sydenham 451.

Lightly toned, extremely fine.

100

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144 C . Servilius M.f., Denarius, Rome, 136 BC; AR (g 4,02; mm 19; h 4); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, wreath and *; below, ROMA, Rv. The Dioscuri riding apart; in ex. C SERVEILI M F. Crawford 239/1; Servilia 1; Sydenham 525.

Lustrous, well centered reverse, good extremely fine.

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145 C . Aburius Geminus, Denarius, Rome, 134 BC; AR (g 3,97; mm 18; h 10); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, GEM; before, *, Rv. Mars in quadriga r., holding spear, shield, reins and trophy; below, C ABVRI; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 244/1; Aburia 1; Sydenham 490.

Iridescent tone, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

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146 C . Aburius Geminus, Denarius, Rome, 134 BC; AR (g 3,97; mm 19; h 9); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, GEM; before, *, Rv. Mars in quadriga r., holding spear, shield, reins and trophy; below, C ABVRI; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 244/1; Aburia 1; Sydenham 490.

Old cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

190

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147 M . Marcius Mn.f., Denarius, Rome, 134 BC; AR (g 3,84; mm 18; h 9); Helmeted head of Roma r.; before, *; behind, modius, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins and whip; below, M MAR C, divided by two ears of corn; in ex., RO MA. Crawford 245/1; Marcia 8; Sydenham 500.

Lustrous and fdc.

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148 P . Maenius M.f. Antiaticus, Denarius, Rome, 132 BC; AR (g 3,96; mm 19; h 9); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, *, Rv. Victory in quadriga r., holding reins, palm-branch and wreath; below, P MAE ANT; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 249/1; Maenia 7; Sydenham 492.

Lustrous and fdc.

190

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149 P. Maenius M.f. Antiaticus, Denarius, Rome, 132 BC; AR (g 3,85; mm 19; h 9); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, *, Rv. Victory in quadriga r., holding reins, palm-branch and wreath; below, P MAE ANT; in ex.

ROMA. Crawford 249/1; Maenia 7; Sydenham 492.

Lightly toned, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

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150 M. Aburius M.f. Geminus, Denarius, Rome, 132 BC; AR (g 3,96; mm 18; h 12); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, GEM; before, *, Rv. Sol in quadriga r., holding reins and whip; below, M ABVRI; in ex.

ROMA. Crawford 250/1; Aburia 6; Sydenham 487.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

200

151 M. Vargunteius, Denarius, Rome, 130 BC; AR (g 3,92; mm 18; h 2); Helmeted head of Roma r.; before, *; behind, M VARG, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga r., holding reins, thunderbolt and branch; in ex., ROMA. Crawford 257/1; Vargunteia 1; Sydenham 507.

Cabinet tone, well centered reverse, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

190

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152 Elephant’s Head series, Denarius, Rome, 128 BC; AR (g 3,93; mm 18; h 6); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, *, Rv. Goddess in biga r., holding branch, sceptre and reins; below, elephant’s head with bell attached and RO - MA. Crawford 262/1; Caecilia 38; Sydenham 296.

Lustrous and extremely fine.

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153 C. Cassius, Denarius, Rome, 126 BC; AR (g 3,83; mm 18; h 12); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, voting-urn and *, Rv. Libertas on quadriga r., holding reins, vindicta and pileus; below, C CASSI; in ex.

ROMA. Crawford 266/1; Cassia 1; Sydenham 502.

Cabinet tone, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

100

154 C. Metellus, Denarius, Rome, 125 BC; AR (g 3,94; mm 18; h 11); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, ROMA; before, *, Rv. Jupiter, crowned by flying Victory, in biga of elephants l., holding thunderbolt and reins; in ex. C METELLVS. Crawford 269/1; Caecilia 14; Sydenham 485.

Scarce, old cabinet tone, extremely fine.

240

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155 Q. Fabius Labeo, Denarius, Rome, 124 BC; AR (g 3,93; mm 18; h 7); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, ROMA; before, X and LABEO, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga r., hurling thunderbolt, holding sceptre and reins; below, rostrum; in ex. Q FABI. Crawford 273/1; Fabia 1; Sydenham 532.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

150

156 M. Furius L.f. Philus, Denarius, Rome, 119 BC; AR (g 3,92; mm 18; h 3); Laureate head of Janus; around, M FOVRI L F, Rv. Roma standing l., holding sceptre and crowning trophy; behind, ROMA; above, star; on the l. field, trophy surmounted by a helmet in the form of a boar’s head and flanked by carnyx and shield on each side; in ex. PHILI. Crawford 281/1; Furia 18; Sydenham 529.

Lustrous, minor flattening, anyway good extremely fine.

150

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157 C . Fonteius, Denarius, Rome, 114 or 113 BC; AR (g 3,68; mm 20; h 12); Laureate and janiform head of Fontus; on l., control letter; on r., *, Rv. Ship l.; above, C FONT; below, ROMA. Crawford 290/1; Fonteia 1; Sydenham 555.

Old cabinet tone, large flan, well centered speciment, and good extremely fine.

1.400

Ex A. Tkalec AG, Auction February 2008, lot 37.

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158 T i. Quinctius (?), Denarius, Rome, 112 or 111 BC; AR (g 3,85; mm 19; h 6); Laureate bust of Hercules Respiciens l., holding club over shoulder, Rv. Desultor l., behind, dot and control numeral; below, rat l. between TI - Q; in ex. D(e) S(enatus) S(ententia) incuse on tablet. Crawford 297/1a; Quinctia 6; Sydenham 563.

Lightly toned, extremely fine.

150

159 1,5:1

1,5:1

159 L . Caesius, Denarius, Rome, 112 or 111 BC; AR (g 3,88; mm 20; h 1); Togate bust of Apollon Veiovis l., holding thunderbolt; behind, monogram APV, Rv. Lares Praestites seated r., with dog between; above, bust of Vulcan with tongs over shoulder; on l., LA; on r., RE; in ex. L CAESI. Crawford 298/1; Caesia 1; Sydenham 564.

Iridescent cabinet tone, large flan and well centered: good extremely fine - about fdc.

160

1.000

161

. Herennius, Denarius, Rome, 108 o 107 BC; AR (g 3,88; mm 18; h 12); Head of Pietas r., wearing diadem; 160 M behind, PIETAS, Rv. One of the Catanaean brothers(Anphinomus or Anapias) running r., carryng his father on his shoulders; behind, M HERENNI; before, control-letter. Crawford 308/1b; Herennia 1; Sydenham 567.

Lightly toned, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

220

161 C . Sulpicius C.f. Galba, Denarius serratus, Rome, 106 BC; AR (g 3,86; mm 19; h 5); Jugate, laureate heads of Dei Penates l.; before, D P P, Rv. Two male figures standing facing each other, each holding spear and pointing at sow which lies between them; above, control letter; in ex., C SVLPICI C F. Crawford 312/1; Sulpicia 1; Sydenham 572. extremely fine.

Toned, minor flattening, anyway extremely fine - good

220

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162 L. Thorius Balbus, Denarius, Rome, 105 BC; AR (g 3,91; mm 19; h 6); Head of Juno Sospita r., wearing goat-skin; behind, downwards, I S M R, Rv. Bull charging r.; above, control-mark, O; below. L THORIVS; in ex. BALBVS. Crawford 316/1; Thoria 1; Sydenham 598.

Lustrous and extremely fine.

180

163 L. Appuleius Saturninus, Denarius, Rome, 104 BC; AR (g 3,96; mm 19; h 1); Helmeted head of Roma l., Rv. Saturn in quadriga r., holding reins and harpa; below, control mark; in ex. L SATVRN. Crawford 317/3b; Appuleia 1; Sydenham 578a.

Lustrous and extremely fine.

80

164 Q. Minucius Thermus M.f., Denarius, Rome, 103 BC; AR (g 3,96; mm 19; h 3); Helmeted head of Mars l., Rv. Roman soldier fighting barbarian soldier in protection of fallen comrade; in ex. Q THERM M F. Crawford 319/1; Minucia 19; Sydenham 592.

Cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

130

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165 L. Julius, Denarius, Rome, 101 BC; AR (g 3,70; mm 20; h 7); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, corn ear, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins; below, L IVLI. Crawford 323/1; Julia 3; Sydenham 585.

Cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

90

166 C. Fundanius, Denarius, Rome, 101 BC; AR (g 3,97; mm 18; h 6); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, control mark, Rv. Triumphator in quadriga r., holding laurel branch and staff; on near horse, rider holding laurel branch; above, Q; in ex. C FVNDAN. Crawford 326/1; Fundania 1; Sydenham 583.

Cabinet tone, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

180

167 L. Caecilius Metellus, C. Poblicius Malleolus and A. Postumius Sp.f. Albinus, Denarius, Rome, 96 BC (?); AR (g 3,87; mm 18; h 12); Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, L METEL; before, A ALB S F; below, star, Rv. Roma seated l., on pile of shields, holding sword and spear, crowned from behind by Victory; on l., C MALL; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 335/1b; Caecilia 46, Poblicia 3, Postumia 3; Sydenham 611a.

Lustrous, extremely fine.

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168 D. Junius Silanus L.f., Denarius, Rome, 91 BC; AR (g 3,85; mm 17; h 3); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, control letter, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins; above, control numeral; in ex. D SILANVS L F / ROMA. Crawford 337/3; Junia 15; Sydenham 646.

Dark patina, good extremely fine.

130

169 L. Calpurnius Piso L.f. L.n. Frugi, Denarius, Rome, 90 BC; AR (g 3,83; mm 20; h 6); Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, control symbol; before, control symbol, Rv. Horseman galloping r., holding palm branch; below, L PISO FRVGI/ control numeral. Crawford 340/1; Calpurnia 8; Sydenham 655.

Cabinet tone, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

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170 C . Vibius C.f. Pansa, Denarius, Rome, 90 BC; AR (g 3,91; mm 19; h 4); Minerva in quadriga l., holding reins, spear and trophy; in ex. PANSA, Rv. Minerva in quadriga r., holding reins, spear and trophy; in ex.

C VIBIVS C F. Crawford 342/6a; Vibia 5; Sydenham 687.

Rare and lustrous; minor weakness, anyway about extremely fine - extremely fine.

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E x Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 78, lot 1797; Stack’s, 3 May 1978 (Frederick S. Knobloch Collection), lot 308.

171 M . Porcius Cato, Denarius, Rome, 89 BC; AR (g 3,83; mm 19; h 2); Draped female bust r.; behind, ROMA; below, M CATO, Rv. Victory seated r., holding patera and palm branch; in ex. VICTRIX. Crawford 343/1b; Porcia 5; Sydenham 596.

Lightly toned, extremely fine.

110

172 G AR, OGVL, VER series, Denarius, Rome, 86 BC; AR (g 4,05; mm 18; h 5); Head of Apollo r., wearing oak-wreath; below, thunderbolt, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga r., holding reins and thunderbolt. Crawford 350A/2; Sydenham 723.

Cabinet tone, extremely fine.

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173 M n. Fonteius C.f., Denarius, Rome, 85 BC; AR (g 3,81; mm 20; h 7); Laureate head of Apollo Veiovis r.; below, thunderbolt; behind, MN FONTEI C F; before, monogram, Rv. Winged figure on goat r.; above, pilei; in ex. thyrsus; laurel wreath as border. Crawford 353/1a; Fonteia 9; Sydenham 724.

Lightly toned, extremely fine.

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174 C . Norbanus, Denarius, Rome, 83 BC; AR (g 3,93; mm 20; h 9); Head of Venus r.; below, C NORBANVS; behind, control numeral, Rv. Corn ear, fasces with axe and caduceus. Crawford 357/1b; Norbana 2; Sydenham 739.

Lustrous, about extremely fine.

100

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175 P . Crepusius, Denarius, Rome, 82 BC; AR (g 3,77; mm 17; h 6); Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, sceptre and control letter; before, control symbol, Rv. Horseman r., brandishing spear; behind, control numeral; in ex. P CREPVSI. Crawford 361/1c; Crepusia 1; Sydenham 738a.

Lightly toned, fdc.

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176 C. Mamilius Limetanus, Denarius serratus, Rome, 82 BC; AR (g 4,08; mm 20; h 5); Draped bust of Mercury r., wearing winged petasus; behind, caduceus and control letter, Rv. Ulysses standing r., holding staff and extending hand to dog Argus; on l., C MAMIL; on r., LIMETAN. Crawford 362/1; Mamilia 6; Sydenham 741.

Old cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

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177 L. Marcius Censorinus, Denarius, Rome, 82 BC; AR (g 3,81; mm 18; h 5); Laureated head of Apollo r., Rv. Marsyas walking l., holding wine-skin over shoulder; behind, column bearing statue of Victory; before, L CENSOR. Crawford 363/1d; Marcia 24; Sydenham 737.

About extremely fine.

100

178 Q. Antonius Balbus, Denarius serratus, Rome, 83-82 BC; AR (g 3,64; mm 17; h 5); Laureate head of Jupiter r.; behind, S C, Rv. Victory on quadriga r., holding wreath and palm-branch; below, control letter; in ex. Q ANTO BALB / PR. Crawford 364/1d; Antonia 1; Sydenham 742.

Lightly toned and extremely fine.

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179

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179 C. Servilius Vatia, Denarius, Rome, 82-80 BC; AR (g 3,89; mm 17; h 3); Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, B and lituus; before, *; below, ROMA, Rv. Horseman galloping l., holding round shield inscribed with M, spearing another horseman; in ex. C SERVEIL. Crawford 370/1b; Servilia 7; Sydenham 720.

Scarce. Old cabinet tone, high relief, good extremely fine.

1.200

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180 A. Postumius A.f. Sp.n. Albinus, Denarius serratus, Rome, 81 BC; AR (g 3,81; mm 18; h 5); Draped bust of Diana r., with bow and quiver over shoulder; above, bucranium, Rv. Rock, on which stand lighted altar; on l., bull; on r., togate figure holding aspergillum over bull; around, A POST A F - S N ALBIN. Crawford 372/1; Postumia 7; Sydenham 745.

Dark patina, extremely fine.

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181 A . Postumius A.f. Sp.n. Albinus, Denarius serratus, Rome, 81 BC; AR (g 3,81; mm 18; h 6); Veiled head of Hispania r.; behind, HISPAN, Rv. Togate figure with r. hand raised, standing r. between legionary eagle and fasces with axe; around, A POST A F S N ALBIN. Crawford 372/2; Postumia 8; Sydenham 746.

Lightly toned, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

130

182 Q . Caecilius Metellus Pius, Denarius, North Italy, 81 BC; AR (g 3,68; mm 17; h 7); Head of Pietas r.; before, stork, Rv. elephant l.; in ex. Q C M P I. Crawford 374/1; Caecilia 43; Sydenham 750.

Lustrous, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

130

183 Q . Caecilius Metellus Pius, Denarius, North Italy, 81 BC; AR (g 3,99; mm 19; h 1); Diademed head of Pietas r.; before, stork, Rv. Jug and lituus; in ex. IMPER; all within laurel wreath. Crawford 374/2; Caecilia 44; Sydenham 751.

Cabinet tone, extremely fine.

200

184 1,5:1

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184 L . Cornelius Sulla, Denarius, Uncertain mint, 81 BC; AR (g 3,93; mm 17; h 4); Diademed head of Venus r.; behind, control letter, Rv. Cornucopiae; on r., EX; on l., S C; around, laurel wreath. Crawford 376/1; Cornelia 44; Sydenham 763.

V ery rare and in exceptional condition for this difficult issue. Cabinet tone, struck in high relief, good extremely fine.

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2.400

187

185 L . Procilius f., Denarius, Rome, 80 BC; AR (g 3,74; mm 19; h 3); Laureate head of Jupiter r.; behind, S C, Rv. Juno Sospita r., holding spear and shield; behind, L PROCILI / F; before, snake. Crawford 379/1; Procilia 1; Sydenham 771.

Lustrous and fdc.

220

186 C . Naevius Balbus, Denarius serratus, Rome, 79 BC; AR (g 4,03; mm 18; h 5); Diademed head of Venus r.; behind, S C, Rv. Victory in triga r., holding reins; above, control numeral; in ex. C NAE BALB. Crawford 382/1b; Naevia 6; Sydenham 769b.

Lustrous and about fdc.

140

187 T i. Claudius Ti.f. Ap.n., Denarius serratus, Rome, 79 BC; AR (g 3,96; mm 18; h 8); Draped bust of Diana r., with bow and quiver over shoulder; before, S C, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins, wreath and palm branch; below, control numeral; in ex. TI CLAVD TI F / AP N. Crawford 383/1; Claudia 5; Sydenham 770.

Old cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

100

41

190

189

188

188 L. Farsuleius Mensor, Denarius, Rome, 75 BC; AR (g 3,74; mm 19; h 5); Diademed and draped bust of Libertas r.; behind, pileus and S C; before, MENSOR, Rv. Warrior, holding spear and reining biga r., assists togate figure into biga; below, control numeral; in ex. L FARSVLEI. Crawford 392/1b; Farsuleia 2; Sydenham 789.

Toned, extremely fine.

220

189 Cn. Cornelius Lentulus, Denarius, Spanish mint (?), 76-75 BC; AR (g 3,76; mm 18; h 5); Draped bust of Genius Populi Romani r., with sceptre over shoulder; above, G P R, Rv. Sceptre with wreath, globe and rudder; in field, EX - S C; below, CN LEN Q. Crawford 393/1a; Cornelia 54; Sydenham 752.

Lustrous, high relief, good extremely fine.

160

190 Mn. Aquillius Mn.f. Mn.n., Denarius serratus, Rome, 71 BC; AR (g 3,93; mm 20; h 6); Helmeted and draped bust of Virtus r.; before, VIRTVS; behind, III VIR, Rv. Warrior, holding shield and raising up fallen figure; on r. field, MN AQVIL; in l. field, MN F MN N; in ex. SICIL. Crawford 401/1; Aquilia 2; Sydenham 798.

Cabinet tone, large flan, good extremely fine.

240

192

191

193

191 C. Hosidius C.f. Geta, Denarius, Rome, 68 BC; AR (g 3,91; mm 16; h 4); Draped bust of Diana r., with bow and quiver over shoulder; before, GETA; behind, III VIR, Rv. Boar r, wounded by spear and attacked by hound; in ex. C HOSIDI C F. Crawford 407/2; Hosidia 1; Sydenham 903.

Iridescent tone, good extremely fine.

200

192 C. Calpurnius Piso L.f. Frugi, Denarius, Rome, 67 BC; AR (g 3,68; mm 19; h 6); Head of Apollo r., hair tied with band; behind, control symbol, Rv. Horseman r.; below, C PISO L F FRV / control mark. Crawford 408/1b; Calpurnia 24; Sydenham 851h.

Old cabinet tone, high relief, good extremely fine.

120

193 M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus, Denarius, Rome, 67 BC; AR (g 3,76; mm 18; h 6); Draped bust r., with attributes of Isis, Minerva, Apollo, Diana and Victory; before, cornucopiae and S C; behind, CESTIANVS, Rv. Eagle on thunderbolt; around, M PLAE - TORIVS M - F AED CVR. Crawford 409/1; Plaetoria 4; Sydenham 809.

Lustrous, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

150

195

194

194 M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus, Denarius, Rome, 67 BC; AR (g 3,92; mm 19; h 6); Head of Cybele r.; behind, forepart of lion and CESTIANVS; before, globe, Rv. Curule chair; on l., control symbol; around, M PLAETORIVS AED CVR EX S C. Crawford 409/2; Plaetoria 3; Sydenham 808.

Lightly toned, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

150

195 Q. Pomponius Musa, Denarius, Rome, 66 BC; AR (g 3,29; mm 18; h 4); Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, scroll in its carrying case, Rv. Clio, the muse of history, standing l., holding scroll in r. hand and resting l. elbow on column; behind, Q POMPONI; before, MVSA. Crawford 410/3; Pomponia 11; Sydenham 813.

Rare. Cabinet tone, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

420

42

196

1,5:1

1,5:1

196 Q . Pomponius Musa, Denarius, Rome, 66 BC; AR (g 3,86; mm 18; h 3); Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, wreath, Rv. Erato, the muse of erotic poetry, standing l., standing slightly right, head facing, wearing long flowing tunic and peplum, holding lyre striking it with plectrum; behind, Q POMPONI; before, MVSA. Crawford 410/6; Pomponia 12; Sydenham 816.

Exceedingly rare, with the obverse of the Polyhymnia type. Old cabinet tone, extremely fine.

197

198

8.000

199

197 Q . Pomponius Musa, Denarius, Rome, 66 BC; AR (g 4,00; mm 19; h 5); Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, tortoise, Rv. Terpsichore, the muse of dance, standing r., holding lyre in l. hand and plectrum; at side, Q POMPONI MVSA. Crawford 410/7a; Pomponia 18; Sydenham 819a.

Rare. Old cabinet tone, large flan, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

650

198 L . Roscius Fabatus, Denarius serratus, Rome, 64 BC; AR (g 3,91; mm 20; h 6); Head of Juno Sospita r.; behind, control symbol; below, L ROSCI, Rv. Girl standing r., feeding serpent to r.; on l., control symbol; in ex. FABATI. Crawford 412/1 (s. 159 ?); Roscia 3; Sydenham 915.

Lightly toned, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

120

199 L . Cassius Longinus, Denarius, Rome, 63 BC; AR (g 3,89; mm 19; h 2); Head of Vesta l., wearing veil and diadem; behind, dish; before, control letter, Rv. Voter l., dropping tablet marked V into cista; on r., LONGIN III V. Crawford 413/1; Cassia 10; Sydenham 935.

Lustrous, good very fine.

140

200

201

. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus, Denarius, Rome, 62 BC; AR (g 3,80; mm 18; h 5); Head of Concordia r., 200 L wearing veil and diadem; on l., PAVLLVS LEPIDVS; on r., CONCORDIA, Rv. Trophy; on r., togate figure (L. Aemilius Paullus); on l., three captives (King Perseus of Macedon and his sons); above, TER; in ex.

PAVLLVS. Crawford 415/1; Aemilia 10; Sydenham 926.

Lightly toned, good very fine - about extremely fine.

90

201 L . Scribonius Libo, Denarius, Rome, 62 BC; AR (g 3,90; mm 21; h 6); Head of Bonus Eventus r.; before, BON EVENT; behind, LIBO, Rv. Puteal Scribonianum in Roman Forum, decorated with garland and two lyres; at base, hammer; above, PVTEAL; below, SCRIBON. Crawford 416/1a; Scribonia 8; Sydenham 928.

Old cabinet tone, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

160

43

202

1,5:1

1,5:1

202 M. Aemilius Lepidus, Denarius, Rome, 61 BC; AR (g 3,95; mm 18; h 6); Laureate and veiled female head r.; behind, wreath; before, simpulum, Rv. AIMILIA / REF – S C / M LEPIDVS The Basilica Aemilia.

Crawford 419/3b; Aemilia 25; Sydenham 834.

Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Lightly toned, high relief, good extremely fine.

203

204

2.000

205

203 M. Nonius Sufenas, Denarius, Rome, 59 BC; AR (g 3,62; mm 19; h 5); Head of Saturn r.; behind, S C, harpa and oval object; before, SVFENAS, Rv. Roma seated l., on pile of shields, holding sword and spear, crowned from behind by Victory; around, PR L - V - P F; in ex. SEX NONI. Crawford 421/1; Nonia 1; Sydenham 919.

Toned, minor porosity, anyway extremely fine.

100

204 M. Aemilius Scaurus and P. Plautius Hypsaeus, Denarius, Rome, 58 BC; AR (g 4,04; mm 17; h 5); Dromedary r.; before, kneeling figure, holding reins in l. hand and olive-branch tied with fillet in r. hand; above, M SCAVR / AED CVR; in field, EX - S C; below, REX ARETAS; Rv. Jupiter in quadriga l., holding reins and hurling thunderbolt; below horses, scorpion; above, P HVPSAE / AED CVR; below, C HVPSAE COS / PREIVE; to r., CAPTV. Crawford, 422/1b; Aemilia 8; Plautia 8; Sydenham 913.

Lustrous, about extremely fine.

120

205 L. Marcius Philippus, Denarius, Rome, 56 BC; AR (g 3,89; mm 17; h 6); Diademed head of Ancus Marcius r.; behind, lituus; below, ANCVS, Rv. Aqueduct, on wich stands equestrian statue with floral support; on l., PHILIPPVS; within arches of aqueduct, A Q V A MAR. Crawford 425/1; Marcia 29; Sydenham 919a.

Iridescent tone, nice portrait, extremely fine.

190

206 1,5:1

1,5:1

206 Faustus Cornelius Sulla, Denarius, Rome, 56 BC; AR (g 3,90; mm 19, h 5); Diademed and draped bust of Diana r.; above, crescent; behind, lituus; before, FAVSTVS, Rv. Sulla seated l.; on l., Bocchus kneeling and holding olive branch; on r., Jugurtha kneeling with hands tied behind back; on r., FELIX. Crawford 426/1; Cornelia 59; Sydenham 879. tone and good extremely fine.

Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue; cabinet

44

1.600

207

207 Q . Cassius Longinus, Denarius, Rome, 55 BC; AR (g 3,62; mm 21; h 5); Veiled head of Vesta r.; before, VEST; behind, Q CASSIVS, Rv. Temple of Vesta in Roman Forum; within, curule chair; on l., urn; on r., tablet inscribed A C. Crawford 428/1; Cassia 9; Sydenham 917.

Lustrous, struck on a very large flan. Minor dots on obverse, anyway good extremely fine.

120

208 1,5:1

1,5:1

208 C . Julius Caesar, Denarius, Mint moving with Caesar, 49-48 BC; AR (g 3,63; mm 19; h 11); Pontifical emblems: culullus, aspergillum, axe and apex, Rv. Elephant r., trampling dragon; in ex. CAESAR. Crawford 443/1; Julia 9; Sydenham 1006.

Cabinet tone, about fdc.

800

210

209

209 M n. Acilius Glabrio, Denarius, Rome, 49 BC; AR (g 3,83; mm 20; h 5); Laureate head of Salus r.; behind, SALVTIS, Rv. Valetudo standing l., resting arm on column and holding snake; on r., MN ACILIVS; on l., III VIR VALETV. Crawford 442/1a; Acilia 8; Sydenham 922.

Dark patina, good extremely fine / extremely fine.

100

210 Q . Sicinius and C. Coponius, Denarius, Mint moving with Pompeius, 49 BC; AR (g 3,83; mm 18; h 3); Head of Apollo r., hair tied with band; below, star; before, Q SICINIVS; behind, IIIVIR, Rv. Club upright, on which hangs lion’s skin ; on r., bow and C COPONIVS; on l., arrow and PR S C. Crawford 444/1a; Coponia 1, Sicinia 1; Sydenham 939.

Lightly toned, extremely fine.

180

212

211

211 C . Vibius C.f. C.n. Pansa Caetronianus, Denarius, Rome, 48 BC; AR (g 4,01; mm 18; h 11); Mask of bearded Pan r.; below, PANSA, Rv. Jupiter seated l., holding patera and sceptre; on r., C VIBIVS C F C N; on l., IOVIS AXVR. Crawford 449/1a; Vibia 18; Sydenham 947.

Old cabinet tone, a little banker’s mark on obverse, extremely fine.

90

212 D . Junius Brutus Albinus, Denarius, Rome, 48 BC ; AR (g 4,06; mm 18; h 7); Head of Pietas r.; behind, PIETAS, Rv. Two hands clasped round winged caduceus; below, ALBINVS BRVTI F. Crawford 450/2; Junia 25, Postumia 10; Sydenham 942.

Old cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

160

45

213

214

215

213 D. Junius Brutus Albinus, Denarius, Rome, 48 BC ; AR (g 3,90; mm 18; h 6); Head of Pietas r.; behind, PIETAS, Rv. Two hands clasped round winged caduceus; below, ALBINVS BRVTI F. Crawford 450/2; Junia 25, Postumia 10; Sydenham 942.

Lustrous, minor flattening, anyway extremely fine.

70

214 C. Julius Caesar, Denarius, Africa, 47-46 BC; AR (g 4,14; mm 17; h 7); Diademed head of Venus r., Rv. Aeneas advancing l., carrying on his shoulder Anchises and holding palladium; on r. field, CAESAR. Crawford 458/1; Julia 10; Sydenham 1013.

Cabinet tone, extremely fine.

380

This lot is sold with an export licence issued by the Republic of Italy.

215 Mn. Cordius Rufus, Denarius, Rome, 46 BC; AR (g 3,90; mm 17; h 1); Jugate heads of the Dioscuri r., wearing pilei decorated with fillet; behind, RVFVS III VIR, Rv. Venus standing l., holding scales and sceptre; on her shoulder, Cupid; behind, MN CORDIVS. Crawford 463/1b; Cordia 1; Sydenham 976c.

Cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

190

216 1,5:1

1,5:1

216 C. Considius Paetus, Denarius, Rome, 46 BC; AR (g 3,93; mm 19; h 11); Helmeted bust of Minerva r., wearing aegis, Rv. Victory in quadriga r., holding palm branch and wreath; in ex. C. CONSIDI. Crawford 465/5; Considia 5; Sydenham 994.

Scarce. Iridescent cabinet tone, large flan, good extremely fine.

218

217

217 C. Julius Caesar, Denarius, Uncertain mint, 46 BC; AR (g 3,85; mm 17; h 10); Head of Ceres r.; behind, COS TERT; before, DICT ITER, Rv. Culullus, aspergillum, jug and lituus; above, AVGVR; below, PONT MAX; on r., D. Crawford 467/1a; Julia 16; Sydenham 1023.

Old cabinet tone, about fdc.

1.200

360

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

218 C. Julius Caesar, Denarius, Spain, 46-45 BC; AR (g 3,77; mm 19; h 1); Diademed head of Venus r.; behind, Cupid, Rv. Trophy with oval shield and carnyx in each hand; below, two captives: male and female; in ex. CAESAR. Crawford 468/1; Julia 11; Sydenham 1014. fine - extremely fine.

Cabinet tone, well centered reverse, about extremely

46

600

219

220

221

219 C . Julius Caesar, Denarius, Spain, 46-45 BC; AR (g 3,65; mm 17; h 5); Diademed head of Venus r.; behind, Cupid, Rv. Trophy with oval shield and carnyx in each hand; below, two captives: male and female; in ex. CAESAR. Crawford 468/1; Julia 11; Sydenham 1014.

An extremely rare variety, with Venus without chignon. Dark patina, minor porosity, good very fine.

200

220 C n. Pompeius Magnus and M. Poblicius, Denarius, Spain, 46-45 BC; AR (g 3,80; mm 20; h 7); Helmeted head of Roma r.; before, M POBLICI LEG PRO; behind, PR, Rv. Female figure standing r., with shield slung on back, holding two spears and presenting palm branch to soldier standing l. on prow of ship; on r. field, CN MAGNVS IMP. Crawford 469/1a; Poblicia 10, Pompeia 9; Sydenham 1035a.

Lightly toned, large flan, about extremely fine.

340

221 M . Lollius Palicanus, Denarius, Rome, 45 BC; AR (g 4,07; mm 21; h 5); Head of Libertas r.; behind, LIBERTATIS, Rv. Rostra, on which stands subsellium; above, PALIKANVS. Crawford 473/1; Lollia 2; Sydenham 960.

Rare, lustrous, extremely fine / good extremely fine.

500

222

222 C . Julius Caesar and C. Clovius, Bronze, Uncertain mint, 45 BC; AE (g 15,76; mm 27; h 12); Draped bust of Victory r.; before, CAESAR DIC TER, Rv. Minerva standing l., holding trophy, spear and shield, decorated with gorgoneion and from wich hang streamers; before, snake and C CLOVI; on r., PRAEF. Crawford 476/1a; Julia 17, Clovia 11; Sydenham 1025; RPC 601/1.

Scarce. Untouched green patina and extremely fine.

300

223

1,5:1

1,5:1

223 C . Julius Caesar and L. Aemilius Buca, Denarius, Rome, February 44 BC; AR (g 4,37; mm 19; h 3); Wreathed head of C. Julius Caesar r.; before, CAESAR IM; behind, P crescent M, Rv. Venus standing l., holding Victory and sceptre; behind, L AEMILIVS; before, BVCA. Crawford 480/4; Julia 34, Aemilia 13; Sydenham 1060.

Rare, excellent portrait and about fdc.

47

5.000

224

225

226

224 P. Clodius M.f., Denarius, Rome, 42 BC; AR (g 3,92; mm 18; h 9); Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, lyre, Rv. Diana standing r., with bow and quiver over shoulder, holding two lighted torches; on r., P CLODIVS; on l., M F. Crawford 494/23; Clodia 15; Sydenham 1117.

Lightly toned, a minor scratch on obverse, anyway good extremely fine.

160

225 Q. Junius Brutus Caepius, Denarius, Mint moving with Brutus, 43-42 BC; AR (g 4,02; mm 20; h 5); Draped bust of Libertas r.; before, LEIBERTAS, Rv. Plectrum, lyre and laurel-branch tied with filled; around, CAEPIO BRVTVS PRO COS. Crawford 501/1; Junia 34; Sydenham 1287.

Scarce. Lightly toned, extremely fine.

500

226 Q. Junius Brutus Caepius with L. Sestius, Denarius, Mint moving with Brutus, 43-42 BC; AR (g 3,54; mm 17; h 12); Veiled and draped bust of Libertas r.; around, L SESTI PRO Q, Rv. Tripod; on l., axe; on r., simpulum; around, Q CAEPIO BRVTVS PRO COS. Crawford 502/2; Junia 37, Sestia 2; Sydenham 1290.

Scarce. Cabinet tone, countermarks, about extremely fine.

360

227

1,5:1

1,5:1

227 C. Numonius Vaala, Denarius, Rome, 41 BC; AR (g 3,82; mm 21; h 10); Male head r.; around, C NVMONIVS - VAALA, Rv. Soldier rushing l., attacking wall defended by two soldiers; in ex. VAALA. Crawford 514/2; Numonia 2; Sydenham 1087.

Very rare and among the finest specimen known of this difficult issue. A magnificent portrait struck on a very broad flan, toned and good extremely fine.

10.000

Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 45 (The Barry Feirstein Collection), lot 45; Triton, Auction VI

(2003), lot 792.

48

228

1,5:1

1,5:1

228 M . Antonius, Aureus, mint moving with Antonius, 41 BC; AV (g 7,97; mm 21; h 2); ANT AVG IMP III V R P C, head of Antonius r., Rv. Pietas standing l., holding rudder and cornucopiae; at feet, stork; below, PIETAS COS. Crawford 516/1; Antonia 43; Sydenham 1173.

V ery Rare, only fifteen known to Crawford. A bold portrait struck on a very broad flan, minor edge marks, anyway good very fine.

36.000

E x Triton, Auction III (1999), lot 847; Stack’s (1989), lot 23; Superior Galleries (1987 - The Ryan Collection), lot 4334.

T he refined portrait of Marcus Antonius on this aureus is remarkable for a coin struck at a military mint; likely it was struck while Antonius was in residence in Ephesus (prior to his famous meeting with Cleopatra) and benefited from the presence of outstanding Greek artisans. The allusion to Pietas on the reverse is likely a reference to Antonius’s brother, Lucius Antonius, who bore the cognomen Pietas. Lucius was entering into his first Consulship in 41 BC and would soon team up with Antonius’s ferocious wife Fulvia to initiate a civil war against his erstwhile Triumviral partner, Octavian. The stork pictured at the feet of the goddess is also a symbol of familial piety and was no doubt intended to express hopes for a successful term of office for Lucius.

229

. Antonius and Cleopatra, Coele-Syria: Chalcis, ca. 36-31 BC; AE (g 6,66; mm 22; h 12); Bust of 229 M Cleopatra VII r., wearing stephane; around BACIΛICCHC KLEOΠA-TPA, Rv. head of Antonius r.; around, ETOYC KA TOY KAI E TEAC NEωTEPAC. RPC 4771.

Scarce, green patina, about extremely fine.

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

118 2:1

49

300

The Roman Empire Augustus (27 BC-AD 14)

230

1,5:1

1,5:1

Opening price 230 C istophoric Tetradrachm, Aeolis: Pergamum (?), 27-26 BC; AR (g 11,90; mm 26; h 12); IMP CAESAR, bare head of Octavian r., Rv. AVGV - STVS, six bunched corn-ears. RIC 494; C 32; RPC 2212.

A fabulous portrait of Augustus probably engraved by the master at the mint. It would be hard to find Augustus rendered more delicately than here. A delicate cabinet tone, struck in high relief on a sound metal, probably the best specimen known: fdc.

231

233

232

1,5:1

8.500

1,5:1

231 Denarius, Spain: Colonia Patricia (?), ca. 18-16 BC; ; Bare head r., Rv. Capricorn r., holding globe attached to rudder and cornucopiae above its back; below, AVGVSTVS. RIC 126; C 21.

Rare. Cabinet tone, high relief and large flan: good extremely fine.

500

232 D enarius, Lugdunum, 15-13 BC; AR (g 3,81; mm 18; h 8); AVGVSTVS - DIVI F, bare head r., Rv. Bull butting r.; in ex. IMP X. RIC 167a; C 137.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

600

233 A ureus, Lugdunum, 2 BC - AD 4; AV (g 7,88; mm 18; h3); CAESAR AVGVSTVS - DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, laureate head r., Rv. AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, Gaius and Lucius Caesares standing front, each resting on shield; behind each shield, a spear; above, lituus and simpulum; in ex. C L CAESARES. RIC 206; C 42; Calicรณ 176.

Nice specimen, well centered for the type: about extremely fine- extremely fine.

4.000

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

50

234

234 D enarius, Lugdunum, 2 BC - AD 4; AR (g 3,71; mm 18; h 7); CAESAR AVGVSTVS - DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, laureate head r., Rv. AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, Gaius and Lucius Caesares standing front, each resting on shield; behind each shield, a spear; above, lituus and simpulum; in ex. C L CAESARES. RIC 207; C 42.

Lustrous, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

400

Divus Augustus

235

235 1,5:1

235 S estertius struck under Tiberius, Rome, 36-37 BC; AE (g 25,46; mm 34; h 6); DIVO / AVGVSTO / S P Q R, quadriga of elephants l. with riders; in the car, Augustus, radiated, holding laurel-branch and long sceptre, Rv. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXXIIX, around S C. RIC 68; C 308.

Green patina, large flan, extremely fine.

1.500

236

237 1,5:1

236 A s struck under Tiberius, Rome, ca. AD 22-30; AE (g 11,13; mm 28; h 6); DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER, radiate head l., Rv. Altar enclosure with double panelled door; in field, S - C; in ex. PROVIDENT. RIC 81; C 228.

Riverine patina, about extremely fine / good extremely fine.

150

237 D upondius struck under Gaius, Rome, AD 37-41; AE (g 17,654; mm 29; h 6); DIVVS AVGVSTVS, radiate head l.; in field, S - C, Rv. CONSENSV SENAT ET EQ ORDIN P Q R, Caligula (or Augustus) seated l. on curule chair, holding branch. RIC 56; C 87.

Dark patina, somewhat smoothed, anyway about extremely fine - extremely fine.

180

51

Tiberius (14-37)

238

238 1,5:1

238 Aureus, Lugdunum, AD 14-37; AV (7,75; mm 18; h 1); TI CAESAR DIVI - AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head r., Rv. PONTIF - MAXIM, Livia-Pax seated on throne r., holding sceptre and branch. RIC 25; C 15; Calicó 305.

Boscoreale patina, struck in high relief, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

3.000

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

239 240

239 Denarius, Lugdunum, AD 14-37; AR (g 3,79; mm 17; h 12); TI CAESAR DIVI - AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head r., Rv. PONTIF - MAXIM, Livia-Pax seated on throne r., holding sceptre and branch. RIC 30; C 16.

Cabinet tone, extremely fine.

600

240 Tetradrachm, Egypt: Alexandria, AD 20-21; BI (g 13,50; mm 26; h 12); TIBEPIOΣ KAIΣAP ΣEBAΣTOΣ, laureate head of Tiberius r.; before, LZ, Rv. ΘEOΣ - ΣEBAΣTOΣ, radiate head of Divus Augustus r. RPC 5089; Dattari 78.

Old cabinet tone, strong portraits struck in high relief, good extremely fine.

500

242 241

241 Drusus Minor, Sestertius struck under Tiberius, Rome, AD 22-23; AE (g 26,67; mm 36; h 6); Confronting heads of two little boys (Tiberius Gemellus and Germanicus Gemellus) on crossed cornuacopiae with caduceus between, Rv. DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N PONT TR POT II, around S C. RIC 42; C 1.

A clear and attractive example of this difficult issue; dark patina and large flan: about extremely fine.

2.000

242 T essera Lusoria, Rome, Time of Tiberius; AE (g 3,84; mm 20; h 2); Jugate busts r. of Augustus, laureate, and Livia, diademed and draped, Rv. AVG within wreath. Buttrey - (but see B.11 for obverse); C -. patina, extremely fine.

Unpublished couple of dies; untouched glossy green

800

52

Gaius, called Caligula (37-41)

243 1,5:1

1,5:1

243 D enarius, Rome, AD 37-38; AR (g 3,72; mm 19; h 6); C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT, laureate head of Caligula r., Rv. GERMANICVS CAES P C CAES AVG GERM, bare head of Germanicus r. RIC 12; C 3.

Rare. A very nice specimen with a delicate cabinet tone: extremely fine - good extremely fine. 6.

750

244

1,5:1

1,5:1

244 S estertius, Rome, AD 37-38; AE (g 24,08; mm 34; h 6); C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, laureate head l., Rv. AGRIPPINA - DRVSILLA - IVLIA, Gaius’ three sisters standing facing: Agrippina, as Securitas holds cornucopiae and resting on column, with l. hand on shoulder of Drusilla, as Concordia, who holds patera and cornucopiae; Julia, as Fortuna, holds rudder and cornucopiae; in ex. S C. RIC 33; C 4.

R are. A magnificent portrait struck in high relief; green patina with scattered cuprite deposits, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

2.000

245

245 A grippa, As struck under Gaius, Rome, AD 37-41; AE (g 10,57; mm 28; h 6); M AGRIPPA L - F - COS III, head l., wearing rostral crown, Rv. Neptune cloaked standing l., holding small dolphin and trident; in field, S - C. RIC 58; C 3.

Dark green patina, somewhat smoothed, anyway extremely fine.

53

500

Claudius (41-54)

246

247 1,5:1

1,5:1

246 Aureus, Rome, AD 41-42; AV (g 7,67; mm 19; h 9); TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P, laureate head r., Rv. PACI – AVGVSTAE, winged Pax-Nemesis advancing r., pointing winged caduceus at snake before her, and holding out fold of drapery below chin. RIC 9; C 50; Calicó 363.

Scarce. A nice portrait struck on a large flan; about extremely fine.

4.000

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

247 As, Rome, ca. AD 41-50; AE (g 10,89; mm 28; h 6); TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, bare head l., Rv. CONSTANTIAE - AVGVSTI, Constantia standing l., holding spear and raising hand; in field, S - C. RIC 95; C 14.

Brownish patina and an amazing portrait; somewhat smoothed on obverse fields, anyway good extremely fine.

500

248

1,5:1

1,5:1

248 Drusus Maior, Sestertius struck under Claudius, Rome, AD 41-54; AE (g 29,50; mm 36; h 5); NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP, bare head l., Rv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P, Claudius togate, seated l. on curule chair, holding branch; miscellaneous weapons and armour lying around; below, S C. RIC 93; C 8.

An elegant portrait struck on a very large flan; wonderful riverine patina, good extremely fine.

54

1.600

249

249 B ritannicus, Bronze, Syria: Caesarea Philippi (Paneas), AD 41-54; AE (g 6,47; mm 20; h 6); TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IM P P, laureate head of Claudius l., Rv. BRITANNICVS AVG F, bare head of Britannicus r. RPC 4843.

Exceedingly rare, dark patina, good very fine.

140

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

Nero (54-68)

250

250 A ureus, Rome, ca. AD 64-65; AV (g 7,32; mm 18; h 5); NERO CAESAR - AVGVSTVS, laureate head r., Rv. IVPPITER - CVSTOS, Jupiter seated l., holding sceptre and thunderbolt. RIC 52; C 118; Calicรณ 412.

Struck on a broad flan, good very fine - about extremely fine.

2.000

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

251

1,5:1

1,5:1

upondius, Rome, ca. AD 64; AE (g 15,30; mm 30; h 6); NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER PM TR P 251 D IMP P P, radiate head r., Rv. SECVRITAS - AVGVSTI, Securitas seated r., holding sceptre; on r., altar, against which leans torch resting on bucranium; in ex. II. RIC 191.

Beautiful portrait struck in high relief, green patina, good extremely fine - about fdc.

55

1.200

252

252 1,5:1

252 Semis, Rome, ca. AD 64; AE (g 3,89; mm 17; h 6); NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERMA, bare head r., RV. CERT QVINQ ROM CO, table bearing urn and wreath; above, S; in ex. S C. RIC 239.

An amazing fine portrait; dark brownish patina, good extremely fine.

400

253

1,5:1

1,5:1

253 Sestertius, Rome, ca. AD 65; AE (g 30,25; mm 36; h 6); NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head r., Rv. PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT, view of the temple of Janus Geminus (Ianiculum) on the Forum Romanum with closed doors to the r., decorated with garland; latticed window in the upper part of the left-hand side; above, frieze decorated with tendrils; in field, S - C. RIC 264 var (no aegis); C -.

Bold portrait struck on a very broad flan; amazing riverine patina, good extremely fine.

2.000

254

254 Sestertius, Lugdunum, ca. AD 65; AE (g 27,35; mm 35; h 6); NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head r., globe at point of bust, Rv. ANNONA - AVGVSTI- CERES, Ceres on r., veiled and draped, seated l., holding corn-ears and torch, her feet on stool; facing Annona standing r., holding cornucopiae; between them, modius on garlanded altar; behind, ship’s stern; in ex. S C. RIC 390; C 14.

Expressive portrait, ancient collection patina, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

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1.600

255

255 S estertius, Lugdunum, ca. AD 65; AE (g 22, 08; mm 35; h 6); NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head r., globe at point of bust, Rv. Nero on horseback prancing r., holding spear; behind him, soldier on horseback holding vexillum; in field, S - C; in ex. DECVRSIO. RIC 396; C 86.

S truck in high relief on a very broad flan, dark green patina; somewhat smoothed, anyway extremely fine / about extremely fine.

600

256 1,5:1

1,5:1

256 D upondius, Rome, ca. AD 66; AE (g 12,75; mm 28; h 6); IMP NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P P P, radiate head r., Rv. PACE P R VBIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT, view of the temple of Janus Geminus (Ianiculum) on the Forum Romanum with closed doors to the r., decorated with garland; latticed window in the upper part of the left-hand side; above, frieze decorated with tendrils; in field, S - C. RIC 339; C 177.

Riverine patina, struck on a very thick flan, extremely fine / good extremely fine.

300

257

1,5:1

257 D upondius, Lugdunum, ca. AD 66; AE (g 12,09; mm 27; h 6); IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P P P, laureat head l., with globe at point of bust, Rv. SECVRITAS - AVGVSTI, Securitas seated r., holding sceptre; in front of her, altar; in field, S - C. RIC 519; C 325. anyway extremely fine.

Great portrait, glossy brownish patina; some flattening,

57

500

Vitellius (69)

258

259

258 Denarius, Rome, April - December AD 69; ; A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP TR P, laureate head r., Rv. S P Q R / OB / C S, in oak wreath. RIC 83; C 86.

Rare. Bold portrait, lightly toned, extremely fine.

600

259 Denarius, Rome, April - December AD 69; AR (g 2,99; mm 18; h 5); A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P, laureate head r., Rv. PONT - MAXIM, Vesta veiled seated r., holding sceptre and patera. RIC 107; C 72.

Rare. Lustrous, some cleaning marks on obverse, anyway extremely fine.

600

260

1,5:1

1,5:1

260 Sestertius, Rome, April - December AD 69; AE (g 25,72; mm 35; h 6); A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP AVG P M TR P, laureate and draped bust r., Rv. MARS - VICTOR, Mars advancing l., holding trophy and Victory; in field, S - C. RIC 115; C 61.

Rare. A bold portrait struck on a large flan; well centered specimen with a nice brownish patina; good extremely fine.

4.000

Vespasian (69-79)

261

261 Aureus, Lugdunum, AD 71; AV (g 7,46; mm 19; h 6); IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, head laureate r., Rv. TR - POT - COS - III, Aequitas standing l., holding scales and rod. RIC I 282a = II 1114; C 101; Calicรณ 682.

Scarce. A strong portrait, extremely fine.

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

58

4.000

262

1,5:1

1,5:1

262 S estertius, Rome, AD 71; AE (g 25,38; mm 35; h 7); IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III, laureate head r., Rv. IVDAEA - CAPTA, palm tree; on r., Jewess seated r. on cuirass in attitude of mourning, on l., captive standing r.; in ex. S C. RIC I 424 = II 159; C 232.

R are, with a peculiar and bold portrait struck on a large flan. Green patina, somewhat smoothed, anyway good extremely fine.

1.800

263

1,5:1

1,5:1

263 A ureus, Rome, AD 72-73; ; IMP CAES VESP A - VG P M COS IIII, laureate head r., Rv. VIC - AVG, Victory standing r. on globe and holding wreath and palm. RIC I 52 = II 361; Calicรณ 699.

A big portrait struck in high relief, good extremely fine.

4.000

264 1,5:1

1,5:1

264 Denarius, Rome, AD 72-73; AR (g 3,59; mm 18; h 6); Laureate head r., Rv. Vesta standing l., holding long sceptre and simpulum. RIC I 50 = II 360; C 574.

Light iridescent tone, virtually as struck and about fdc

Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 94 (The Gasvoda Collection), lot 161.

59

3.000

265 1,5:1

1,5:1

265 Aureus, Rome, AD 75; AV (g 7,38; mm 20; h 6); IMP CAESAR - VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head r., Rv. Bull butting r.; in exergue, COS VI. RIC I 87 = II 778; C 112 var.; Calicรณ 620.

A spectacular portrait struck on a very broad flan, with an amazing bull on reverse exuding pure power.

Virtually as struck and fdc.

20.000

266

266 As, Rome, AD 77-78; AE (g 8,84; mm 27; h 6); IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN COS VIII, laureate head l., Rv. VICTORIA - AVGVSTI, Victory standing r., on prow, holding wreath and palm; in field S - C. RIC I 600= II 1014; C 606.

Untouched and attractive lime green patina, good very fine.

100

Titus, as Caesar

267

267 1,5:1

267 Aureus struck under Vespasian, Rome, AD 73; AV (g 7,27; mm 20; h 12); T CAES IMP - VESP CENS, laureate head r., Rv. PAX AVG, Pax standing l., leaning on column, holding olive branch and winged caduceus over purse set on tripod. RIC I 168b = II 552; C 131; Calicรณ 744.

Expressive bold portrait struck on a very large flan; a little die break on obverse, anyway good extremely fine.

6.000

268 1,5:1

1,5:1

268 Aureus struck under Vespasian, Rome, AD 77-78; AV (g 7,34; mm 18; h 6); T CAESAR IMP - VESPASIANVS, laureate head r., Rv, Roma seated r. on shields, holding spear; around, two birds flying; at her feet, she-wolf and twins; in ex. COS VI. RIC I 194 = II 954; C 64; Calicรณ 738.

A spectacular great portrait struck in high relief on a very thick flan, with an amazing and detailed reverse

composition. Virtually as struck and fdc.

20.000

60

270 269 1,5:1

1,5:1

269 J ulia Titi, Denarius struck under Titus, Rome, ca. AD 80-81; AR (g 3,29; mm/; h 6); IVLIA AVGVSTA TITI AVGVSTI F, diademed and draped bust of Julia Titi r., Rv. VENVS AVGVST, Venus standing r., leaning on a column, holding crested helmet iand long transverse sceptre. RIC I 56 = II 388; C 14.

Light iridescent tone, struck on sound metal, about fdc.

6.000

E x Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 22 (1997), lot 81; Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel, Auction 92 (2002), lot 58; incapsulated by NGC: Strike 5/5, Surface 5/5 (AU*).

270 D omitian, as Caesar, Aureus struck under Vespasian, Rome, AD 77-78; AV (g 7,28; mm 18; h 6); CAESAR AVG F - DOMITIANVS, laureate head r., Rv. Captive kneeling r., offering standard with vexillum; in ex. COS V. RIC I 240 = II 959; C 48; Calicó 819.

A very nice portrait struck in high relief: good extremely fine.

8.000

Domitian (81-96)

271

271 1,5:1

271 As, Rome, AD 86; AE (g 10,92; mm 28; h 6); IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII CENS PER P P, laureate head r., wearing aegis, Rv. VIRTVTI - AVGVSTI, Virtus standing r., foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium; in field, S - C. RIC I 340 = II 500; cfr. C 647.

Exceptional portrait struck in high relief, dark green patina, good extremely fine.

200

272 1,5:1

1,5:1

272 A ureus, Rome, AD 92-94; AV (g 7,45; mm 18; h 6); DOMITIANVS - AVGVSTVS Laureate head r., Rv. GERMANICVS COS XVI Minerva standing l., holding spear in r. hand. RIC I 183 = II RIC 746; C 157; Calicó 847.

Rare. A bold portrait struck in high relief, almost invisible marks on reverse field, anyway about fdc.

15.000

Ex Hess-Leu, Auction of 16 April 1957 (Andenken and Dr. Jacob Hirsch Collection), lot 354; Hirsch,

Auction 193 (1997), lot 44.

61

273

274

273 Denarius, Rome, AD 92; AR (g 3,25; mm 18; h 6); IMP CAES DOMIT AVG - GERM P M TR P XI, laureate head r., Rv. IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P, Minerva standing l., holding sceptre and thunderbolt. RIC I 168 (IMP XXI) = II 737; C 272.

Cabinet tone, extremely fine.

100

274 Nerva (96-98), Denarius, Rome, AD 96; AR (g 3,47; mm 17; h 6); IMP NERVA CAES AVG - P M TR P COS III Head laureate r., Rv. AEQVITAS - AVGVST, Aequitas standing l. holding scales and cornucopiae.

RIC 13; C 6.

Rare, old cabinet tone and good extremely fine.

100

Trajan (98-117)

275

276

275 Aureus, Rome, AD 103-111; AV (g 7,05; mm 18; h 7); IMP TRAIANO AVG GER - DAC PM TRP COS V P P, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. S P Q R / OPTIMO / PRINCIPI within oak weath. RIC 150; C 581; Calicรณ 1088.

Rare, high relief, extremely fine.

3.600

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

276 Sestertius, Rome, AD 103-111; AE (g 27,91; mm 32; h 6); IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate bust r., drapery on l. shoulder, Rv. SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Fortuna standing l., holding rudder and cornucopia; prow to l.; in field S - C. RIC 500; C 477.

Nice specimen, green patina, extremely fine.

1000

278 277

277 S estertius, Rome, AD 103-111; AE (g 25,35; mm 34; h 6); IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate bust r., wearing aegis, Rv. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Victory standing r. and fastening a shield inscribed VIC / DAC to a palm-tree; in field, S - C. RIC 528; C 454.

Brownish patina, portrait in high relief struck on a large flan, somewhat smoothed, anyway extremely fine.

800

278 D upondius, Rome, AD 103-111; AE (g 11,65; mm 25; h 6); IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V P P, radiate bust r., drapery on l. shoulder, Rv. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Trajan standing l., holding thunderbolt and reversed spear, being crowned by Victory standing l., holding palm.

RIC 550; C 518.

Green patina, about extremely fine.

100

62

279

280

281

279 D enarius, Rome, AD 112-114; AR (g 3,49; mm 19; h 7); IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, laureate head r., drapery on l. shoulder, Rv. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Fortuna seated l., holding rudder and cornucopiae; in ex. FORT RED. RIC 254; C 156.

Light iridescent tone, struck on sound metal, good extremely fine.

120

280 D enarius, Rome, AD 114-117; AR (g 3,72; mm 19; h 6); IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. P M TR P CO - S VI P P S P Q R, Genius standing l., holding corn ears and patera. RIC 347 var (obverse bust); C 276 var (same).

Lustrous, extremely fine.

120

281 D enarius, Rome, AD 114-117; AR (g 3,59; mm 18; h 6); IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC, laureate and draped bust r., Rv. PARTHICO P M TR - P COS VI P P S P Q R, Mars walking r., holding spear and trophy. RIC 331; C 190.

Cabinet tone, extremely fine.

120

282

282 A s, Rome for Antioch, AD 115-116; AE (g 7,61; mm 24; h 7); IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GERM, radiate and draped bust r., Rv. DAC PARTHICO P M TR POT XX COS VI P P, S C in oak wreath.

RIC 647; C 123; McAlee 509.

Desert brown patina, bold portrait, good extremely fine.

283

200

283 1,5:1

283 C ontorniate, Divus Trajan type, Rome, late IVth century AD; AE (g 17,49; mm 37; h 12); DIVO NERVAE - TRAIANO, laureate head r.; in l. field, Gonzaga eagle, Rv. EVTIME NIKA TVRIFICATORAS, charioteer standing facing, holding two palm-branch, between two horses. Sabatier 40.

Edge cut in ancient time, dark patina, very fine.

rom the Gonzaga Collection, first formed under the guidance of Isabella d’Este (1474-1539), and further built F upon by her descendants. The mark was applied to all of the coins in the collection by the early 17th century.

63

500

Hadrian (117-138)

285

284

284 Aureus, Rome, AD 117; AV (g 7,11; mm 19; h 6); IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIANO OPT AVG GER DAC, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. PARTHIC DIVI TRAIAN AVG F P M TR P COS P P, Trajan, on r., and Hadrian, on l., standing facing each other, holding globe between them. RIC 2a; C 1008 var (no drapery); Calicรณ 1299.

Very rare and in unusually good condition for this difficult and historically important issue. An unusual and pleasant early portrait struck in high relief; about extremely fine / good very fine.

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

285 Denarius, Rome, AD 125-128; AR (g 3,13; mm 18; h 6); HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS, laureate head r., Rv. COS III, Roma standing l. holding Victory and spear. RIC 161; C 349.

Cabinet tone, high relief, good extremely fine.

5.000

140

287

286

286 Sestertius, Rome, AD 125-128; AE (g 24,91; mm 33; h 6); HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS, laureate bust r., drapery on l. shoulder, Rv. COS - III, Roma seated l. on cuirass, holding Victory and cornucopiae; behind, shield; in ex, S C. RIC 636; C 343.

Delightful riverine patina, expressive portrait, good extremely fine.

900

287 Sestertius, Rome, AD 125-128; AE (g 27,56; mm 32; h 6); HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS, laureate bust r., drapery on l. shoulder, Rv. COS - III, Diana standing r., holding bow and arrow; in field, S - C. RIC 631a; C 316.

A nice riverine patina, fine portrait, somewhat smoothed on reverse, anyway good extremely fine.

900

289

288

288 D upondius, Rome, AD 125-128; AE (g 11,44; mm 26; h 6); HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS P P, radiate head r., Rv. HILA - RI - TAS P R, Hilaritas standing l. between two children, holding cornucopiae and palm branch; in field, S - C; in ex. COS III. RIC 974; C 820.

Green patina, about extremely fine.

200

289 Denarius, Rome, AD 134-138; AR (g 3,38; mm 18; h 6); HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, laureate head r., Rv. AEGYPTOS, Egypt reclining l., holding sistrum and resting arm on basket; at feet to l., ibis standing r. RIC 297; C 99.

Scarce. Lightly toned, good extremely fine.

120

64

290

291

290 D enarius, Rome, AD 134-138; AR (g 3,47; mm 19; h 6); HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P, laureate head r., Rv. SALVS - AVG, Salus standing r., feeding snake coiled round altar. RIC 267; C 1335.

Lightly toned, good extremely fine.

120

291 Denarius, Rome, AD 134-138; AR (g 3,55; mm 18; h 7); HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P, draped bust r., Rv. FORTVNAE RED - VCI, Hadrian, standing r. and holding roll, clasping hand with Fortuna, standing l., holding cornucopiae and resting on a rudder set on globe. RIC 248; C 789.

Scarce. Lustrous and good extremely fine.

120

292

292 S estertius, Rome, AD 134-138; AE (g 23,30; mm 31; h 6); HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P, draped bust r., Rv. FELICITAS AVGVSTI, Hadrian, standing r. and holding roll, clasping hand with Felicitas standing r. and holding caduceus; in ex. S C. RIC 755 var (bust); C 643 var (same).

Rare, brown patina; fine portrait, extremely fine.

293

1.200

294

1,5:1

293 Sabina, As struck under Hadrian, Rome, AD 128-134; AE (g 7,38; mm 27; h 5); SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P, diademed and draped bust r., Rv. Vesta seated l., holding palladium and sceptre; in ex. S C. RIC 1024; C 66.

Elegant portrait, glossy and delicate green patina, good extremely fine.

350

294 A elius Caesar, Denarius struck under Hadrian, Rome, AD 137; AR (g 3,33; mm 18; h 6); L AELIVS CAESAR, bare head r., Rv. TR POT - COS II, Concordia seated l., holding patera and resting arm on cornucopiae; in ex. CONCORD. RIC 436; C 1.

Scarce, old cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

240

65

Antoninus Pius (138-161)

296 295

1,5:1

295 Denarius, Rome, AD 140; AR (g 2,90; mm 18; h 1); ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS P P TR P COS III, laureate head of Antoninus Pius r., Rv. AVRELIVS CAE - SAR - AVG P II F COS, bare head of Marcus Aurelius Caesar r. RIC 417a; C 15.

Lightly toned, extremely fine.

200

296 Sestertius, Rome, AD 140-144; AE (g 24,50; mm 33; h 11); ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS P P TR P COS III, laureate head r., Rv. SALVS - AVG, Salus standing l., holding sceptre and feeding snake coiled round altar; in field, S - C. RIC 635; C 711.

Nice portrait, specimen without patina, good extremely fine - about fdc.

800

298

297

1,5:1

297 Dupondius, Rome, AD 140-144; AE (g 11,47; mm 29; h 12); ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS P P TR P COS III, radiate head r., Rv. Victory in fast quadriga r., holding reins; in ex. VICTORIA AVG / S C. RIC 674; C 1084.

Rare. Dark patina and large flan, about extremely fine.

260

298 Sestertius, Rome, AD 145-161; AE (g 23,26; mm 30; h 12); ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS P P TR P COS IIII, laureate head r., Rv. Securitas seated l., holding sceptre and propping head on hand; in field, S - C. RIC 782; C 757.

Brownish patina, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

400

This lot is sold with an export licence issued by the Republic of Italy.

66

299 1,5:1

1,5:1

299 A ureus, Rome, AD 148-149; AV (g 7,20; mm 18; h 6); ANTONINVS AVG – PIVS P P TR P XII, bare head r., Rv. C – OS – IIII Aequitas standing l., holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC 177a; C 237; Calicó 1502.

Struck in high relief, large flan and good extremely fine.

300

8.000

302

301

300 A ureus, Rome, AD 158-159; AV (g 7,29; mm 19; h 6); ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS P P TR P XXII, laureate head r., Rv. VOTA SVSCE - PTA DEC III, emperor standing l., sacrificing over tripod; in ex. COS IIII. RIC 294a; C -; Calicó 1714.

Struck on a large flan, extremely fine / about extremely fine.

3.000

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

301 D enarius, Rome, AD 158-159; AR (g 3,52; mm 18; h 12); ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS P P TR P XXII, laureate head r., Rv. TEMPLVM DIV AVG REST, octastyle temple in which are statues of Divus Augustus and Livia; in ex. COS IIII. RIC 290a; C 804.

Old cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

120

302 D ivus Antoninus Pius, Denarius struck under Marcus Aurelius, Rome, after AD 161; AR (g 3,02; mm 18; h 12); DIVVS - ANTONINVS, bare head r., Rv. CONSECRATIO, eagle standing r., head l. RIC 429; C 154.

Old cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

140

Diva Faustina Maior

303

304

1,5:1

304

303 Aureus struck under Antoninus Pius, Rome, after AD 141; AV (g 7,59; mm 18; h 6); DIVA - FAVSTINA, draped bust.r., hair coiled on top of head, Rv. AVGV - STA, Ceres veild standing l., holding torch and sceptre. RIC 365a; C 95; Calicó 1764.

Flan slightly bent, otherwise good extremely fine - about fdc.

2.400

304 D enarius struck under Antoninus Pius, Rome, after AD 141; AR (g 3,30; mm 19; h 6); DIVA FAV - STINA, draped bust r., hair coiled on top of head, Rv. AVGV - STA, throne on which is a wreath and sceptre in front. RIC 377; C 131.

Cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

140

67

305

1,5:1

1,5:1

305 Sestertius struck under Antoninus Pius, Rome, after AD 141; AE (g 30,58; mm 33; h 12); DIVA AVGVSTA - FAVSTINA, draped bust r., hair coiled on top of head, Rv. MATRI DEVM - SALVTARI, Cybele wearing turreted crown seated r. between two lions; in her hand a drum; in ex. S C. RIC 1145; C 230.

Rare. Struck on a very broad and thick flan, with a nice and untouched brown-green patina; a wonderful and fine reverse composition: good extremely fine - about fdc.

1.200

306

1,5:1

1,5:1

306 Sestertius struck under Antoninus Pius, Rome, after AD 141; AE (g 26,25; mm 34; h 12); DIVA AVGVSTA - FAVSTINA, draped bust r., hair coiled on top of head, Rv. Faustina, holding grain ears, seated l. atop a triumphal chariot drawn l. by two elephants with riders; in ex. EX S C. RIC 1140; C 202.

Rare. A lovely portrait struck on a very broad and thick flan; well centered specimen with a nice brownish

patina, good extremely fine.

68

1.200

1,5:1

1,5:1 307

estertius struck under Antoninus Pius, Rome, after AD 141; AE (g 28,99; mm 32; h 11); DIVA AVGVSTA 307 S - FAVSTINA, draped bust r., hair coiled on top of head, Rv. PIE - TAS AVG, Pietas standing l., dropping incense on candelabrum and holding box of perfumes; in field, S - C. RIC 1146a; C 240.

Riverine patina, specimen struck on a very thick flan, good extremely fine.

700

308

308 M arcus Aurelius, as Caesar, Aureus struck under Antoninus Pius, Rome, AD 152-153; AV (g 7,14; mm 19; h 6); AVRELIVS CAE - SAR AVG P II FIL, bare head r., Rv. TR POT - VII - COS II, Roma standing l., holding Victory and parazonium. RIC 497; C 657; Calicรณ 1945.

Struck in high relief on a large flan, good very fine.

2.400

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

Marcus Aurelius (161-180)

310

309

s, Rome, AD 162-163; AE (g 10,20; mm 26; h 12); IMP CAES M AVREL - ANTONINVS AVG P M, lau309 A reate head r., Rv. SALVTI AVGVSTOR TR P XVII, Salus standing l., holding sceptre and feeding snake on altar from a patera; in field, S - C; in ex. COS III. RIC 847; C 566.

Brownish patina, high relief, extremely fine / about extremely fine.

100

310 D enarius, Rome, AD 169-170; AR (g 3,50; mm 19; h 12); M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXIIII, laureate head r., Rv. COS - III, Minerva standing r., hurling javelin and holding shield. RIC 211; C 123.

Lightly toned, extremely fine.

100

69

311

1,5:1

1,5:1

311 Medallion, Rome, AD 173; AE (g 41,21; mm 39; h 12); M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVII, laureate bust l., seen from behind, holding spear and wearing aegis, Rv. IMP VI COS III, Marcus Aurelius in military dress, holding sceptre and trophy, going r. to a triumphal arch surmounted by quadriga of elephants; before him, a soldier; behind, Victory crowning Emperor; on background, various builnding including the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus; in ex. ADVENTVS AVG. Gnecchi p. 27, n. 2, pl. 59,5.

Extremely rare. An awesome portrait and a detailed reverse composition made by a skilled Master en10.000 graver. A lovely delicate and homogeneous riverine patina: about fdc / good extremely fine.

The workmanship of this medallion is not only pleasing to the eye, but is worthy of careful study, for the reverse is engraved with a technique that could only be employed by an artist of remarkable talent. The artist of this reverse die created a multi-layered scene by engraving figures and buildings on different planes, thus giving the illusion of far greater depth than can literally exist on a piece of this scale. It is a brilliant work of art on every level: style, composition, invention and technique.

312

ivus Marcus Aurelius, Denarius struck under Commodus, Rome, after AD 180; AR (g 3,54; mm 18; h 312 D 12); DIVVS M ANT - ONINVS PIVS, bare head r., Rv. CONSE - CRATIO, pyre in four storeys, ornamented with statues and garlands; on top, Marcus Aurelius in quadriga facing. RIC 275; C 97.

Lightly toned, minor weakness on reverse, anyway good extremely fine.

180

Faustina Minor

313

313 D upondius struck under Antoninus Pius, Rome, AD 145-146; AE (g 14,33; mm 21; h 6); FAVSTINA AVG PII AVG FIL, draped bust r., hair knotted behind, Rv. V - E - N - VS, Venus standing l., holding apple and sceptre; in field, S - C. RIC 1408; C 253.

Untouched and delightful green patina, extremely fine.

70

280

314

315

315 1,5:1

314 D enarius struck under Marcus Aurelius, Rome, AD 161-175; AR (g 3,48; mm 19; h 6); FAVSTINA - AVGVSTA, diademed and draped bust r., hair knotted behind, Rv. SAECVLI FELICIT, draped throne on which there are two children: Commodus and Antoninus. RIC 712; C 191.

Lustrous, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

120

315 Diva Faustina Minor, Sestertius struck under Marcus Aurelius, Rome, AD 176-180; AE (g 24,39; mm 32; h 6); DIVA FAV - STINA PIA, draped bust r., hair knotted behind, Rv. AETERNITAS, Aeternitas, veiled, seated l., holding globe surmounted by phoenix and sceptre; in field, S - C. RIC 1696; C 8.

A lovely portrait and brown-green patina, somewhat smoothed on the reverse, anyway extremely fine.

1.200

316

316 1,5:1

316 L ucius Verus (161-169), Aureus, Rome, AD 166-167; AV (g 7,27; mm 20; h 12); L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, laureate and cuirassed bust l., Rv. T R P VI IMP IIII COS II, Victory standing front, head r., placing a shield inscribed VIC / PAR on a palm tree. RIC 564 var (obverse bust); C 278 var (same), Calicรณ 2192.

E xtremely rare. An interesting portrait struck in high relief on a large flan: about extremely fine - extremely fine.

6.000

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

Lucilla

317

317 1,5:1

317 S estertius struck under Marcus Aurelius, Rome, AD 164-168; AE (g 25,67; mm 30; h 12); LVCILLAE AVG - ANTONINI AVG F, draped bust r., Rv. IVNONI - LVCINAE, Juno seated l. on throne, holding flower and infant in swaddling clothes; in ex. S C. RIC 1747; C 37.

A lovely portrait, green patina, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

71

500

319

318

318 Sestertius struck under Marcus Aurelius, Rome, AD 164-168; AE (g 22,11; mm 32; h 5); LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F, draped bust r., Rv. V - E - N - V - S, Venus standing l. holding apple and drawing robe over her shoulder; in field, S-C. RIC 1767; C 77.

A lovely portrait, glossy dark green patina, extremely fine / good very fine.

400

319 Crispina, As struck under Commodus, Rome, AD 178-192; AE (g 8,01; mm 22; h 11); CRISPINA AVGVSTA, draped bust r., hair knotted behind, Rv. IVNO - L - VCINA, Juno standing l., holding patera and sceptre; in field, S - C. RIC 680; C 24.

Untouched green patina and extremely fine.

110

320

322

321

1,5:1

1,5:1

320 Pertinax (193), Denarius, Rome, January - March AD 193; AR (g 3,26; mm 18; h 6); IMP CAES P HELV - PERTIN AVG, laureate head r., Rv. PROVID - DEOR COS II, Providentia standing l., holds up r. hand to star and l. hand on breast. RIC 11a; C 43.

Rare, lightly toned, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

700

321 Didius Julianus (193), Denarius, Rome, March - May AD 193; AR (g 2.79; mm 18; h 6); IMP CAES M DID - IVLIAN AVG, laureate head r., Rv. P M TR - P COS, Fortuna standing l., holding rudder on globe and cornucopiae. RIC 2; C 10.

Rare. Cabinet tone, minor weakness on reverse, anyway extremely fine.

1.000

322 C lodius Albinus Caesar (193-197), Denarius, Rome, AD 193; AR (g 3,49; mm 19; h 12); D CLODIVS AL - BINVS AVG, bare head r., Rv. PROVID AVG COS, Providentia standing l., holding wand over globe and sceptre. RIC 1a; C 58.

Expressive portrait, iridescent cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

360

72

Caracalla (198-217)

323

1,5:1

1,5:1

323 A ureus, Rome, AD 199-200; AV (g 7,25; mm 19; h 12); ANTONINVS - AVGVSTVS, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. RECTOR ORBIS, Sol standing l., holding globe and reverse spear. RIC 39a, C 541; Calicรณ 2804.

A gentle portrait of fine style, struck in high relief. Well centered specimen, good extremely fine.

18.000

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

324

1,5:1

1,5:1

324 Sestertius, Rome, ca. AD 213-214; AE (g 26,44; mm 32; h 12); M AVR ANTONINVS PIVS FELIX AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., seen from behind, Rv. SECVRITATI PERPETVAE, Securitas seated r., holding sceptre, resting head on r. hand; altar before; in ex. S - C. RIC 536b; C 579 var (obverse bust).

A bold portrait struck on a very broad and thick flan; delightful riverine patina, good extremely fine - about fdc.

Ex Spink, Auction of May 1940, lot 1576.

R estoration and cleaning report by Prof. G. Pierbattisti: during the analysis of this Caracalla Sestertius, the microscopy observation has revealed the artificial deposition of resin-pitch and wax on the surfaces of the coin. Under stereoscopic magnification, these layers was chemically and mechanically removed, sides of the coin. showing a spectacular riverine brownish patina on both

73

2.600

325

325 Bronze, Thracia: Serdica, AD 198-217; AE (g 18,74; mm 2,9; h 1); VT K M AVP CEV - ANTΩNEINOC, laureate and cuirassed bus r., Rv. OVΛΠIAC CEPΔIKHC, Hera standing facing, head l., holding patera and sceptre. Varbanov 2323-30.

Maybe the best specimen known of this Provincial issue. Glossy dark green patina, high relief, good extremely fine - about fdc.

600

Geta (209-212)

326

327

326 As, Rome, AD 210; AE (g 9,06; mm 25; h 12); IMP CAES P SEPT - GETA PIVS AVG, laureate head r., Rv. PONTIF TR P II COS II, Mars standing l., crowning a trophy and leaning on shield; spear against l. arm; in field, S - C. RIC 162a; C 134.

Very rare. Lovely portrait and dark patina; somewhat smoothed, otherwise extremely fine.

180

327 Sestertius, Rome, AD 210-212; AE (g 24,43; mm 31; h 12); P SEPTIMIVS GETA - PIVS AVG BRIT, laureate head r., Rv. VOTA PVBLICA, Geta, veiled, standing l., sacrificing out of patera over tripod; by tripod, bull; in field, S - C. RIC 187a; C 232.

Rare. Deep green patina and a very interesting portrait; flan slightly bent on reverse, otherwise extremely fine.

2.800

329

328

328 Julia Domna, As struck under Septimius Severus, Rome, AD 196-211; AE (g 11,63; mm 24; h 11); IVLIA - AVGVSTA, draped bust r., Rv. HIL - A - RITAS, Hilaritas standing l., holding cornucopiae and branch palm; in field, S - C. RIC 877; C 74.

Green patina and about extremely fine.

110

329 M acrinus (217-218), Denarius, Rome, AD 217; AR (g 3,23; mm 20; h 12); IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust r., Rv. PONTIF MAX TR P II COS P P, Jupiter, naked, standing l., holding sceptre and thunderbolt. RIC 28; C -.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

160

74

330

330 D iadumenian, as Caesar, Denarius struck under Macrinus, Denarius, Rome, AD 217; AR (g 2,72; mm 20; h 12); M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIAN CAES, draped bust r., Rv. PRINC IV9 VENTVTIS, Diadumenian standing l., holding sceptre and standard; on r., two standards. RIC 102; C 3.

Cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

320

This lot is sold with an export licence issued by the Republic of Italy.

Severus Alexander (222-235)

332

331

331 S estertius, Rome, AD 222-231; AE (g 19,42; mm 29; h 12); IMP SEV ALE - XANDER AVG, laureate head r., drapery on l. shoulder, Rv. IVSTITIA AVGVSTI, Justitia seated l., holding sceptre and patera; in ex. S C. RIC 563; C 106.

A very nice portrait, specimen without patina, extremely fine / about extremely fine.

300

332 S estertius, Rome, AD 223; AE (g 23,71; mm 30; h 12); IMP SEV ALE - XANDER AVG, laureate head r.,drapery on l. shoulder, Rv. IOVI CONSER - VATORI, Jupiter standing l., holding thunderbolt and sceptre, extending his r. hand to small figure of Alexander; in field S - C. RIC 558; C 74.

Green patina, large flan, extremely fine.

300

Ex Spink Taisei, Auction 52 (1994), lot 652.

333

334

333 A s, Rome, AD 229; AE (g 10,77; mm 25; h 12); IMP SEV ALE - XANDER AVG, laureate bust r., drapery on l. shoulder, Rv. P M TR P - VIII COS III P P, Severus Alexander driving triumphal quadriga r., holding eagle-tipped sceptre and reins. RIC 498; C 379.

Lovely portrait struck in high relief, nice green patina, good extremely fine.

300

Ex Gorny & Mosch, Auction 204, lot 2425.

334 Sestertius, Rome, AD 230; AE (g 19,15; mm 28; h 12); IMP SEV ALE - XANDER AVG, laureate head r., drapery on l. shoulder, Rv. P M TR P - VIIII COS III P P, Sol standing l., raising r. hand and holding whip; in field, S - C. RIC 500; C 390. fine.

Expressive portrait, untouched green patina, extremely

75

300

335

336

335 Sestertius, Rome, AD 231-235; AE (g 19,37; mm 29; h 12); IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. MARS - VLTOR, Mars advancing r., holding spear and shield; in field, S - C. RIC 635; C 165.

Expressive portrait, untouched light green patina, good extremely fine / extremely fine.

120

336 As, Rome, AD 231-235; AE (g 14,07; mm 26; h 1); IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. MARS - VLTOR, Mars advancing r., holding spear and shield; in field, S - C. RIC 637; C 170.

Untouched and attractive lime green patina, about extremely fine.

260

337

1,5:1

1,5:1

337 Sestertius, Rome, AD 232; AE (g 19,35; mm 29; h 12); IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, laureate bust r., drapery on l. shoulder, Rv. PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providentia standing l., holding cornucopia and two grain ears over modius; in field, S - C. RIC 642; C 503.

An elegant portrait, specimen without patina, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

360

Ex Ratto, fixed price list 1928-1929.

338

338 Sestertius, Rome, AD 232; AE (g 25,03; mm 30; h 12); IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, laureate bust r., drapery on l. shoulder, Rv. PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providentia standing l., holding cornucopia and two grain ears over modius; in field, S - C. RIC 642; C 503.

Untouched deep green patina, extremely fine / good extremely fine.

76

100

340

339 1,5:1

339 J ulia Mamaea, Sestertius struck under Severus Alexander, Rome, AD 222-235; AE (g 18,60; mm 30; h 12); IVLIA MAMA - EA AVGVSTA, diademed and draped bust r., Rv. VENV - S - FELIX, Venus standing l., holding sceptre and statuette; in ex. S C. RIC 701; C 69.

A nice portrait, untouched green patina, good extremely fine.

340 M aximinus I (235-238), Sestertius, Rome, AD 236-238; AE (g 17,36; mm 30; h 12); MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. PAX - AVGVSTI, Pax standing l., holding branch and transverse sceptre; in field, S - C. RIC 81; C 38.

Bold portrait struck on a large flan, green patina, good extremely fine.

180

160

Maximus Caesar

341

342

341 D enarius struck under Maximinus I, Rome, AD 236-238; AR (g 3,16; mm 20; h 6); MAXIMVS CAES GERM, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. PRINC IVVENTVTIS, Maximus standing l., holding spear and baton; behind him, two standards. RIC 3; C 10.

Lightly toned, minor flattening on reverse, anyway extremely fine.

380

342 D upondius struck under Maximinus I, Rome, AD 236-238; AE (g 12,27; mm 29; h 12); MAXIMVS CAES GERM, bare headed and draped bust to r., Rv. PIETAS AVG, emblems of the pontificate: lituus, secespita, patera, guttus, simpulum, and aspergillum; in ex. S C. RIC 12; C 8.

Rare, riverine patina, about extremely fine.

220

343

343 1,5:1

343 P upienus (238), Denarius, Rome, April - June AD 238; AR (g 2,57; mm 21; h 6); IMP C M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. P M TR P COS II P P, Felicitas standing l., holding caduceus and sceptre. RIC 6; C 26.

Rare. Lovely portrait, lustrous and good extremely fine.

77

400

Balbinus (238)

344

344 1,5:1

344 Denarius, Rome, April - June AD 238; AR (g 3,14; mm 19; h 12); IMP C D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right , Rv. VICT - ORIA AVGG, Victory standing front with wreath and palm.

RIC 8; C 27.

Rare. Nice portrait, lightly toned and good extremely fine.

320

345

345 Sestertius, Rome, April - June AD 238; AE (g 20,68; mm 31; h 12); IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. PROVIDENTIA DEORVM, Providentia standing l., holding cornucopiae and wand on globe; in field, S - C. RIC 19; C 24.

Rare, green patina, somewhat tooled, otherwise extremely fine.

400

Gordian III (238-244)

346

346 Sestertius, Rome, AD 239; AE (g 19,23; mm 30; h 1); IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. P M TR P II COS P P, Gordian standing l., holding parazonium and sacrificing out of patera over lighted tripod to l.; in field, S - C. RIC 271; C 211.

Lovely portrait, riverine patina, good extremely fine.

300

347 1,5:1

1,5:1

347 Aureus, Rome, AD 241-243; AV (g 5,05; mm 19; h 6); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. AETER - NITATI AVG, Sol standing front, head l., raising r. hand and holding globe. RIC 97; C 37; Calicรณ 3186.

Scarce. Struck in high relief, about fdc.

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

78

4.800

348 1,5:1

1,5:1

348 A ureus, Rome, AD 241-243; AV (g 5,18; mm 20; h 12); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. IOVI - S - TATORI, Jupiter standing facing, head r., holding sceptre and thunderbolt. RIC 99; C 108 var (laureate only); Calicรณ 3200.

Scarce. Struck on a large flan, good extremely fine.

4.800

Ex Triton, Auction XVIII, lot 1204; Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 97, lot 212.

349

349 1,5:1

349 S estertius, Rome, AD 241-243; AE (g 19,85; mm 31; h 12); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. P M TR P IIII COS II P P, Gordian standing r., holding spear and globe; in field, S - C. RIC 306a; C 254.

Riverine patina, well centered specimen, extremely fine.Riverine patina, well centered specimen, about fdc.

350

280

351

350 Sestertius, Rome, AD 241-243; AE (g 13,70; mm 27; h 12); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. LAETITIA AVG N, Laetitia standing l., holding wreath and anchor; in field, S - C. RIC 300a; C 123.

Nice portrait, untouched green patina, good extremely fine.

180

351 S estertius, Rome, AD 241-243; AE (g 15,29; mm 28; h 12); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. LAETITIA AVG N, Laetitia standing l., holding wreath and anchor; in field, S - C. RIC 300a; C 123. anyway extremely fine.

Untouched green patina, minor flattening on reverse,

140

79

352

352 Sestertius, Rome, AD 244; AE (g 17,44; mm 29; h 11); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. FELICIT TEMPOR, Felicitas standing l., holding long caduceus and cornucopia; in field, S - C. RIC 328a; C 73.

Bold portrait, green patina, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

300

Philip I (244-249)

353

353 1,5:1

353 Sestertius, Rome, AD 244-249; AE (g 20,33; mm 29; h 12); IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VOTIS / DECENNA / LIBVS / S C, in laurel-wreath. RIC 195a; C 246.

Rare. A nice portrait struck in high relief; green patina, good extremely fine.

600

Ex Ratto, fixed price list 1928-1929.

355

354

354 Sestertius, Rome, AD 224-249; AE (g 22,53; mm 30; h 12); IMP M IVL PHILIPPPVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. AEQVITAS AVGG, Aequitast standing l., holding cornucopiae and scales; in field, S - C. RIC 166a; C 10.

Green patina, somewhat tooled, otherwise extremely fine.

180

355 As, Rome, AD 244-249; AE (g 10,77; mm 25; h 11); IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. FELICITAS TEMP, Felicitas standing l., holding long caduceus and cornucopiae; in field, S - C. RIC 169b; C 45.

Scarce. Brownish patina, extremely fine.

160

80

356

357

356 P hilip II, as Caesar, Sestertius struck under Philip I, Rome, AD 244-245; AE (g 21,74; mm 31; h 12); M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, draped bust r., Rv. PRINCIPI IVVENT, Philip II, in military dress, standing r., holding spear and globe; in field, S - C. RIC 255a; C 55.

S uperb specimen with glossy and untouched chocolate-brown patina; lovely portrait, large flan, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

600

357 P hilip II (247-249), Sestertius, Rome, AD 247-249, ; AE (g 15,98, mm 27, h 12 ); IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, laureate and draped bust r., Rv. LIBERALITAS AVGG III, Philip I and II seated l., extending hands; in ex. S C. RIC 267a; C 18.

Green patina, about extremely fine.

220

358

1,5:1

358 O tacilia Severa, Sestertius struck under Philip I, Rome, AD 244-249; AE (g 19,93; mm 31; h 12); MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG, diademed and draped bust r., Rv. PIETAS AVGVSTAE, Pietas standing l., raising hand and holding incense box; in field, S - C. RIC 208a; C 47.

A very nice portrait, green patina, large flan and good extremely fine.

300

359

359 T rajan Decius (249-251), Dupondius, Rome, AD 249-251; AE (g 10,71; mm 25; h 12); IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust r., Rv. LIBERALITAS AVG, Liberalitas standing l., holding abacus and cornucopiae; in field, S - C. RIC 120c; C 72.

Scarce; attractive lime green patina, good very fine.

81

80

360

360 1,5:1

360 Herennius Etruscus, as Caesar, Sestertius struck under Trajan Decius, Rome, AD 250-251; AE (g 17,17; mm 29; h 12); Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Herennius standing l., holding wand and spear; in field, S - C. RIC 171a; C 28.

Rare, with a lovely portrait and a green patina; somewhat smoothed, anyway extremely fine.

400

361

361 Trebonianus Gallus (251-253), Sestertius, Rome, AD 251-253; AE (g 20,11; mm 30; h 1); IMP CAES C VIBIVS TREBONIANVS GALLVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. PIETAS AVGG, Pietas standing l., raising both hands; on l., altar; in field, S - C. RIC 117a; C 89.

Expressive portrait and beautiful flan; specimen without patina, extremely fine.

140

362 1,5:1

1,5:1

362 Valerian I (253-260), Quinarius, Rome, AD 254 ; BI (g 1,21; mm 11; h 5); IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG, laureate, draped an cuirassed bust r., Rv. IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing l., holding thunderbolt and sceptre. RIC 147; C 93.

Of the highest rarity, old cabinet tone, extremely fine.

363

750

363 1,5:1

363 Gallienus (253-268), Sestertius, Rome, AD 257-258; AE (g 17,08; mm 28; h 12); GALLIENVS P F AVG GERM, laureate and cuirassed bust r., Rv. LIBERALITAS AVGG, Liberalitas standing l., holding tessera and cornucopiae; in field, S - C. RIC 222; C 573.

A beautiful bold portrait, untouched green patina, good extremely fine.

82

500

364

364 S alonina, Sestertius struck under Gallienus, Rome, AD 255-256.; AE (g 15,57; mm 27; h 6); CORNELIA SAL - ONINA AVG, diademed and draped bust, Rv. IVNO RE - GINA, Juno standing l., holding sceptre and patera; in field, S - C. RIC 46; C 62.

Lovely portrait, untouched green patina, extremely fine.

90

365

1,5:1

1,5:1

365 P ostumus (Usurper in Gaul, 260-269), Sestertius, Colonia, AD 261; AE (g 17,41; mm 30; h 6); MP C POSTVMVS PIVS F AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. LAETITIA galley r., with four rowers and a steersman; below, AVG. RIC 144 var (obverse legend); C 169 (same).

Rare. Dark green patina, struck in high relief on a full flan, good extremely fine.

366

367

900

368

366 D iocletian (284-305), Argenteus, Rome, ca. AD 294; AR (g 3,52; mm 18; h 12); DIOCLETI - ANVS AVG, laureate head r., Rv. VIRTVS – MILITVM, Tetrarchs sacrifing over tripod before city enclosure with six turrets. RIC 27a.

Iridescent cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

400

367 Maximianus Herculius (286-310), Argenteus, Rome, ca. AD 294; AR (g 2,39; mm 18; h 12); MAXIMIA - NVS AVG, laureate head r., Rv. VICTORIA - SARMAT, Tetrarchs sacrifing over tripod before city enclosure with six turrets. RIC 19b.

Lightly toned, large flan, good extremely fine -about fdc.

300

368 D omitius Domitianus (Usurper in Egypt, 297-298), Tetradrachm, Alexandria, AD 297; BI (g 7,76; mm 18; h 12); ΔOMITI - ANOC CЄB, laureate head r., Rv. Nike advancing r., holding wreath and palm branch; in field L - B. Dattari (Savio) 10810; Staffieri, Alexandria In Nummis 266.

Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Desert brown patina, about extremely fine.

1.100

83

369

369 Crispus Caesar (317-326), Solidus struck under Constantine I, Sirmium, AD 325-326; AV (g 4,32; mm 19; h 8); Diademed head r., with uplifted gaze, Rv. CRISPVS - CAESAR, Victory advancing l., holding wreath and palm; in ex, SIRM. RIC 63.

Rare and about extremely fine.

5.000

Ex Triton I (1997), lot 1702.

Constantius II (337-361)

371

370

370 Solidus, Antioch, AD 355-361; AV (g 4,49; mm 20; h 6); FL IVL CONSTAN – TIVS PERP AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shield, Rv. GLORIA – REI – PVBLICAE, Roma and Constantinopolis enthroned facing, holding between them a wreath inscribed VOT/ XXX/ MVLT/ XXXX; in ex. SMANI. RIC 165.

Nice style. About extremely fine - extremely fine.

900

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

371 Solidus, Antioch, AD 355-361; AV (g 4,46; mm 21; h 6); CONSTAN - TIVS P F AVG, diademed head r., Rv. GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE, Roma and Constantinopolis enthroned facing, holding between them a wreath inscribed VOT / XXXX; in ex. ANTΘ. RIC 172; C 126.

Flan slightly bent, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

372

900

373

372 Siliqua, Sirmium, AD 351-355; AR (g 2,70; mm 20; h 12); D N CONSTAN - TIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VOTIS / XXX / MVLTIS / XXXX, in laurel wreath; below, SIRM. RIC 15; C 342.

Lustrous, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

280

373 Reduced siliqua, Lugdunum, AD 360-361; AR (g 1,84; mm 18; h 6); D N CONSTAN - TIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICTORIA - DD NN AVG, Victory walking l., holding wreath and palm. RIC 214; C 259.

Old cabinet tone, about fdc.

220

84

374

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374 C onstans (337-350), Solidus, Nicomedia, AD 337-340; AV (g 4,45; mm 21; h 12); D N CONSTA - NS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICTORIA CONSTANTIS AVG, Victory seated right on cuirass and shield, inscribing VOT V on shield set on knee, supported by winged Genius standing l; in ex. SMNT. RIC 2; C -; Depeyrot -.

A n extremely rare variety, with only three specimens recorded; artfully engraved, well struck, good extremely fine.

3.600

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

Julian II (360-363)

375

376

375 Reduced Siliqua, Lugdunum, AD 360-363; AR (g 1,84; mm 17; h 12); FL CL IVLIA - NVS P P AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VOTIS / V / MVLTIS / X, within laurel-wreath; in ex. PLVG. RIC 227; C 163.

Lustrous and extremely fine.

120

376 N ummus, Arles, AD 360-363; AE (g 8,58; mm 29; h 6); D N FL CL IVLI - ANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. SECVRITAS REI PVB, bull standing r.; above, two star; to r.,an eagle holding wreath in beak; in ex. SCONST. RIC 318.

Dark patina and good extremely fine.

180

377

377 J ovian (363-364), Nummus, Antioch, AD 363-364; AE (g 8,76; mm 27; h 6); D N IOVIAN - VS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICTORIA - ROMANORVM, Emperor standing facing, head r., holding labarum and Victory on globe; in ex ANTA. RIC 228.

Dark patina and good extremely fine.

85

180

378 1,5:1

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378 Valentinian I (364-375), Solidus, Rome, AD 364-367; AV (g 4,49; mm 20; h 12); D N VALENTINI - ANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. RESTITVTOR - REIPVBLICAE, Emperor standing facing, head r., holding standard with Chi-Ro on the banner and Victory on globe; in ex. ° R T palm. RIC 2a; C 28.

Good extremely fine - about fdc.

1.000

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

Valens (364-378)

380

379

379 Solidus, Antioch, AD 365; AV (g 4,49; mm 21; h 5); D N VALENS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. RESTIVTOR REIPVBLICAE, Valens standing facing, head right, holding labarum and Victory on globe; ANTZ. RIC 2d; Depeyrot 22/2.

Large flan, about extremely fine.

700

380 Siliqua, Antioch, AD 367-375; AR (g 2,15; mm 19; h 5); D N VALENS - P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VOT / X / MVLT / XX, in laurel wreath; below, °ANT°°. RIC 34b; C 96.

Cabinet tone, extremely fine.

180

Gratian (367-383)

381

382

381 Solidus, Constantinopolis, AD 378-383; AV (g 4,51; mm 20; h 12); D N GRATIA - NVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. CONCOR - DIA AVGG A, Constantinopolis seated facing on throne ornated with lions’ heads, holding sceptre and globe; foot on prow. RIC 45a; C 5.

Extremely fine.

800

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

382 L ight Miliarense, Treveri, AD 367-375; AR (g 4,32; mm 25; h 12); D N GRATIA - NVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VIRTVS - EXERCITVS, emperor standing facing, head l., holding standard in r. hand and resting l. on shield; in ex. TRPS°. RIC 26e.

Scarce. Cabinet tone, large flan, about extremely fine.

86

1.200

383

384

383 M agnus Maximus (Usurper, 383-388), Siliqua, Treveri, AD 383-388; AR (g 2,46; mm 18; h 6); D N MAG MAX - IMVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. CONCOR - DIA AVGGG, Constantinopolis, turreted, seated facing, head r., r. foot on prow, holding sceptre and cornucopiae; in ex.

TRPS. RIC 83b; C 1.

Rare. Old cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

200

384 A rcadius (383-408), Solidus, Constantinopolis, AD 383; AV (g 4,54; mm 20; h 6); D N ARCADI - VS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. CONCORDI - A AVGGGG Z, Constantinopolis seated facing on throne ornated with lions’ heads, holding sceptre and globe; foot on prow; in ex. CONOB. RIC 46f.

Extremely fine.

800

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

385

1,5:1

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385 H onorius (393-423), Solidus, Constantinopolis, AD 397-402; AV (g 4,44; mm 20; h 6); D N HONORI - VS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shield, Rv. CONCORDI AVGG S, Constantinopolis seated facing on throne, holding sceptre and Victory on globe; foot on prow; in ex. CONOB. RIC 8.

A peculiar portrait, good extremely fine - about fdc.

800

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

Theodosius II (408-450)

386

386 S olidus, Constantinopolis, AD 408-430; AV (g 4,46; mm 21; h 6); D N THEODO - SIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shield, Rv. CONCORDI - A AVGG Δ, Constantinopolis seated facing on throne, holding sceptre and Victory on globe; foot on prow; on l., star; in ex. CONOB. RIC 202.

Extremely fine.

87

360

387

388

387 Light Miliarense, Constantinopolis, AD 408-419; AV (g 4,38; mm 24; h 11); D N THEODO - SIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust l., Rv. GLORIA - ROMANORVM, Theodosius, nimbate, standing facing, head l., holding globe and raising hand; on l., *; in ex. CON. RIC 370; C 20a.

Attractive cabinet tone, well centered specimen, good extremely fine - about fdc.

2.000

Ex Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 248, lot 7605.

388 Solidus, Constantinopolis, AD 430-440; AV (g 4,54; mm 20; h 6); D N THEODO - SIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shield, Rv. VOT XXX - MVLT XXXX Γ, Constantinopolis seated l., holding cross on globe and sceptre; on r., star; in ex. CONOB. RIC 257.

About fdc.

800

From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.

389

1,5:1

389 Aelia Pulcheria, Solidus struck under Theodosius II, Constantinopolis, AD 441-450; AV (g 4,38; mm 21; h 12); AEL PVLCH - ERIA AVG, pearl-diademed and draped bust r., crowned by the Hand of God, Rv. IMP XXXXII COS - XVII P P, Constantinopolis seated l., holding globus cruciger and sceptre, by the throne a shield; in field to l., star; in ex. COMOB. RIC 316 var (point in rev. legend); Depeyrot 84/3.

Rare. Large flan, extremely fine.

4.000

From the Continental Collection. Ex Auktionshaus H. D. Rauch GmbH, Auction 73 (17 May 2004), lot 965; Triton, Auction XX, lot 915.

390

1,5:1

1,5:1

390 L ibius Severus (461-465), Half Siliqua, Rome, AD 462; AR (g 0,92; mm 13; h 12); D N LIB SEVERVS P F AVG, diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., Rv. Christogram within wreath; in ex. RM. RIC 2713; Cohen 16.

Very rare. Dark patina and good extremely fine.

88

1.600

391

391 A nthemius (467-472), Solidus, Mediolanum, AD 467-472; AV (g 4,43; mm 21; h 12); D N ANTHEM IVS P E AVG, helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear, Rv. SALVS RE - I P - VBLICAE, Anthemiuis and Leo standing facing, holding spears and supporting between them globus cruciger; below, MD; in ex. COMOB. RIC 2897 var (obverse legend)).

Very rare, about extremely fine.

600

392

1,5:1

1,5:1

392 R omulus Augustus (475-476), Semissis, Uncertain mint, AD 475-476; AV (g 2,19; mm 15; h 6); D N ROMOLVS AVGVSTVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. Victory seated r. on cuirass, inscribing VOT / XXXX on shield supported by Genius; in ex. SMA [...]. RIC -; C -; Biaggi E., Giustetto G., Spinoni E., Trattato generale di numismatica medioevale, p. 125 (this coin).

The only one specimen known; good very fine.

12.000

Ex Asta Internazionale del Titano 17 (1984), lot 222.

T he last legitimate ruler of the Western Roman Empire was Julius Nepos, who remained the constitutional emperor in absentia from his base in Dalmatia. However, traditionally that honour has been incorrectly given to Romulus Augustus (sometimes surnamed Augustulus, “the little emperor”), who, after Nepos fled Italy, was hailed emperor as a figurehead of his father’s army. His reign lasted just ten months before Germans under Odovacar withdrew their support and deposed both the young emperor and his father.

The Germans allowed the former boy-emperor to live, and provided him with an ample pension so he could engage in an early retirement to an estate on the Gulf of Naples in Campania, where he is said to have lived for at least thirty more years.

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