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14th December 2020 at 4 pm GMT (17:00 CET) for lots 1-187 th 15 December 2020 at 2 pm GMT (15:00 CET) for lots 188-656

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Amount bid £ 0-99 100-199

Predetermined increase £ 5 10

200-4 99

20

500-999

50

1.000-1.999

100

2.000-4.999

200

5.000-9.999

500

10.000-19.999

1.000

20.000-49.999

2.000

50.000+

5.000

Greek World

1

Etruria, Populonia, 20 Asses, ca. 320-280 BC; AR (g 8,23; mm 20); Gorgoneion; below, X:X, Rv. No type.

HNItaly 152; Vecchi 49.

Very rare; rough reverse surface, about extremely fine. Ex Artemide LI, 27-28 April 2019, lot 23 1.200

3

2

2

Etruria, Populonia, 20 Asses, ca. 320-280 BC; AR (g 8,26; mm 19); Gorgoneion; below, X:X, Rv. No type. HNItaly 152; Vecchi 52.188 (this coin).

Rare, cabinet tone and extremely fine. Ex R.P. Collection, Kunst und Münzen 26, 1988, lot 4 800

3

Etruria, Populonia, 20 Asses, ca. 320-280 BC; AR (g 8,68; mm 21); Gorgoneion; below, X:X, Rv. poplu (?). HNItaly 152; Vecchi 37.197 (this coin).

Rare. Attractive cabinet tone, about extremely fine. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica sale P, 12 May 2005, lot 1302 800

4

Latium, Alba Fucens, Obol, ca. 280-275 BC; AR (g 0,55; mm 12; h 5); Helmeted head of Minerva r., Rv. Eagle standing r. on thunderbolt, with spread wings. HNItaly 243.

Rare, and among the best specimen known: good extremely fine - about fdc.

300

11

5

6

5

Latium, Alba Fucens, Obol, ca. 280-275 BC; AR (g 0,58; mm 12; h 11); Helmeted head of Minerva r., Rv. Eagle standing r. on thunderbolt, with spread wings. HNItaly 243.

Rare and extremely fine.

500

6

Latium, Signia, Obol, ca. 280-275 BC; AR (g 0,58; mm 11; h 6); Head of Mercury r., wearing winged petasus; below neck, dolphin r.; below chin, caduceus, Rv. Mask composed of Silenus head l., and boars head r.; below, SEIC. HNItaly 343. Very rare, dark patina, extremely fine.

500

7 8

7

Campania, Allifae, Obol, ca. 325-275 BC; AR (g 0,63; mm 11; h 6); Laureate head of Apollo r.; around, three dolphins, Rv. AΛΛIBANON, Skylla swimming r.; below, mussel. HNItaly 460.

Rare. Toned, large flan, good extremely fine.

500

8

Apulia, Tarentum, Nomos, ca. 332-302 BC; AR (g 8,11; mm 22; h 12); Horseman galloping r., holding shield and spears; below, ΣA, Rv. TAPAΣ, dolphin rider l., holding Kantharos and trident; above, Ω; and below, pellet; on r., dolphin. HNItaly 937; Vlasto 612.

Gold toning, good extremely fine.

260

9

Lucania, Velia, Didrachm of the Kleudoros group, ca. 334-300 BC; AR (g 7,54; mm 22; h 10); Head of Athena l., wearing crested Phrygian helmet decorated with sphinx; on r., monogram, Rv. YEΛHTΩN on raised tablet, lion tearing prey l.; below, Φ; above, letter or monogram. HNItaly 1294; SNG Ashmolean 1270 (same dies); SNG Lloyd 525 (same dies). Rare issue with tablet. Dark patina, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

500

12

10 Lucania, Velia, Didrachm signed by Kleudoros, ca.

334-300 BC; AR (g 7,62; mm 20; h 6); 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; in ex. YEΛHTΩN. HN Italy 1295.

Rare, some deposits and traces of cleaning, anyway good extremely fine / extremely fine.

1.500

13

11

Lucania, Velia, Didrachm signed by Philistion, ca. 300-280 BC; AR (g 7,28; mm 22; h 3); Head of Athena r., wearing Phrygian helmet decorated with wing; behind, monogram; before, Φ, Rv. Lion standing r.; above, corn-ear between Φ and I; in ex YEΛHTΩN. HNItaly 1309.

Lightly toned, large flan, extremely fine.

200

12

Lucania, Herakleia, Didrachm, ca. 330-281 BC; AR (g 8,18; mm 22; h 12); HPAKΛEIΩN, head of Athena r., wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with Skylla hurling a stone; on l., K, Rv. ΗΡΑΚΛΗΙΩΝ, Herakles standing facing, holding club, bow and arrow, with lion's skin draped over arm; on l., AΘA; above, aryballos. HNItaly 1384.

Toned, well struck on a thick flan, good extremely fine.

800

13

Lucania, 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.

A very high relief. Old cabinet tone and extremely fine.

800

14

14

Lucania, Metapontion, Stater, ca. 340-330 BC; AR (g 7,21; mm 18; h 9); Laureate head of Zeus r.; on l., thunderbolt, Rv. METAΠON, barley ear; on r., poppy head and KA. HNItaly 1558; Johnston Pl. 2, 6.2.

Rare. Old cabinet tone, beautiful style, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

280

15

16

15

Lucania, Metapontion, Bronze, ca. 300-250 BC; AE (g 4,15; mm 17; h 12); Head of Athena facing, slightly l., wearing triple crested helmet, Rv. META, barley ear; above, cross torch. HNItaly 1682; Johnston 46.

Brownish patina, about fdc.

80

16

Lucania, Metapontion, Bronze, ca. 225-200 BC; AE (g 3,43; mm 15; h 7); Athena Alkidemos l., brandishing thunderbolt and carrying shield, Rv. META, owl standing l., wings closed, on stalk of barley-ear. HNItaly 1705; Johnston 68c.

Brownish patina, about fdc.

80

17

Lucania, 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 without legend. HNItaly 1729.

Cabinet tone, large flan, good extremely fine.

800

15

18

Bruttium, Caulonia, Nomos, ca. 525-500 BC; AR (g 6,55; mm 31; h 12); KAVΛ, Apollo, diademed, walking r., holding laurel branch in upraised r. hand and small running daimon, holding long branch on outstretched arm; in r. field, stag r. on platform, Rv. The same type incuse l., without legend, laurel branch and daimon. HNItaly 2035.

Scarce. Cabinet tone, good very fine.

1.200

19

Bruttium,Caulonia, Stater, ca. 475-425 BC; AR (g 8,05; mm 22; h 12); KAV, Apollo naked, advancing r., holding a branch in uplifted r. hand and a small naked running figure or daimon on outstretched l. arm; on r., stag standing r. and looking backwards, Rv. Stag standing r. HNItaly 2044.

Light iridescent patina, thick flan, extremely fine.

200

20

Bruttium, Croton, Stater, ca. 530-500 BC; AR (g 8,11; mm 27; h 12); PO, tripod with ornaments and legs ending in lion's paws; below, two serpents, Rv. Same type incuse without legend. HNItaly 2075.

Cabinet tone, good extremely fine - almost fdc.

1.000

16

21

Bruttium, Croton, Stater, ca. 400-325 BC; AR (g 8,08; mm 22; h 9); Facing head of Hera Lakinia, slightly r., on r., B, Rv. KPOTΩNIATAΣ, Herakles seated l. on rock, covered by lion's skin, holding cup, club and bow. HNItaly 2169; SNG Copenhagen 1802-1803; SNG ANS 375.

Rare. A splendid piece of late classical style, nicely struck and centered. Lovely grey tone, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

1.200

22

Bruttium, Croton, Nomos, ca. 300 BC; AR (g 7,37; mm 21; h 4); Laureate head of Apollo r., Rv. KPO, tripod; on r., filleted laurel branch. HN Italy 2177.

Scarce. Cabinet tone, nice style, extremely fine. Ex Bank Leu 74, 19-21 October 1998, lot 54 200

17

23 Bruttium , Terina , Stater, ca. 300-356 BC; AR (g 7,50; mm 22; h 6); TEPINAI N, female head r., with elaborate hair, wearing triple pendant earrings an necklace, Rv. Winged Nike seated on cippus l., holding bird alighting on her hand. HNItaly 2629.

Well struck in high relief on a large an, centered and characterized by a lovely light iridescent tone: good extremely ďŹ ne.

3.000

18

24

Sicily, Abakainon, Litra, ca. 440-435 BC; AR (g 0,71; mm 12; h 6); ABAK, laureate and bearded male head r., Rv. AI - NI (around), boar standing r.; below, acorn. Bertino 6; Salinas I, 20; Campana 5.

Very rare, beautifully toned and very well struck. Minor porosity, anyway one of the best specimen known: good extremely fine.

120

25

26

27

25

Sicily, Abakainon, Litra, ca. 440-430 BC, AR (g 0,72; mm 12; h 4), Laureate head of Zeus r., Rv. Sow standing r.; on r., acorn; above, IN(retrograde)IA; in ex. ABAK. HGC 2, 10; SNG ANS 897. Rare, toned, good very fine.

120

26

Sicily, Aitna, Litra, ca. 476-461 BC; AR (g 0,42; mm 9; h 11); Ivy-wreathed head of Silenos r., Rv. AIT - NAI, winged thunderbolt. SNG Fitzwilliam 948; SNG ANS 1239; Jameson 537; HGC 65.

Very rare, an extraordinarily well preserved specimen; dark patina, good extremely fine.

500

27

Sicily, Akragas, Didrachm, ca. 488-478 BC; AR (g 8,54; mm 20; h 1); AKRA, eagle standing l., Rv. crab within incuse circle. Westermark 180.

Cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

200

28

29

28

Sicily, Akragas, Didrachm, ca. 480-470 BC; AR (g 8,62; mm 20; h 6); AK - RA, eagle standing r., Rv. crab; below barley grain; all within incuse circle. Westermark 261.5 (O87/R180).

Cabinet tone with iridescent sparkles and well struck on reverse, extremely fine.

200

29

Sicily, Akragas, Didrachm, ca. 480-470 BC; AR (g 8,62; mm 19; h 1); AK - RA, eagle standing r., Rv. crab; below barley grain; all within incuse circle. Westermark 261.5 (O87/R180).

Cabinet tone, about extremely fine - good extremely fine.

200

19

30

31

30

Sicily, Akragas, Didrachm, ca. 480-470 BC; AR (g 8,73; mm 18; h 8); AK - RA, eagle standing r., Rv. crab; below barley grain; all within incuse circle. Westermark 261.5 (O87/R180).

Cabinet tone with iridescent sparkles, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

260

31

Sicily, Akragas, Didrachm, ca. 480-470 BC; AR (g 8,64; mm 21; h 9); AK - RA, eagle standing r., Rv. crab; below barley grain; all within incuse circle. Westermark 262.2 (O87/R181).

Cabinet tone, extremely fine.

200

32

33

32

Sicily, Akragas, Didrachm, ca. 480-470 BC; AR (g 8,49; mm 19; h 12); AK - RA, eagle standing r., Rv. crab; below barley grain; all within incuse circle. Westermark 262.2 (O87/R181).

Old cabinet tone, struck on a thick flan, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

200

33

Sicily, Akragas, Didrachm, ca. 480-470 BC; AR (g 9,02; mm 20; h 12); AK - RA, eagle standing l., Rv. crab within incuse circle. Westermark 278.1 (O90/R191).

Lightly toned, about extremely fine / good extremely fine.

200

34

Sicily, Akragas, Didrachm, ca. 450 - 440 BC; AR (g 8,71; mm 18; h 3); AKRAC - ANTOS (partially retrograde), eagle standing l. on dotted line, Rv. Crab within shallow incuse circle. Westermark 441-442.

Rare. Lightly toned, about extremely fine / extremely fine.

200

20

35

Sicily, Akragas, Hexas, ca. 440-420 BC; AR (g 0,1; mm 5); Head of eagle l.; below, A, Rv. Two pellets.

Westermark 521-523 var (head l. with A).

Extremely rare and good extremely fine.

100

36

Sicily, Akragas, 2 Litrai - Diobol, Emergency issue to finance a desperate defence against the Carthaginian expedition, ca. 406 BC; AV (g 1,31; mm 10; h 5); AKPA, eagle with closed wings perching on rock to r., tearing at serpent; below, two pellets, Rv. Crab; below, ΣΙΛΑ - ΝΟΣ. Westermark 1014; Dewing 569; SNG ANS 998; SNG München 88; Gulbenkian 171; HGC 2, 75.

Extremely rare and good extremely fine.

2.800

37

Sicily, Akragas, Litra or Eighth Shekel struck under Punic Occupation, ca. 213-211 BC; AR (g 0,82; mm 12; h 4); Laureate head of Zeus r., Rv. ΑΚΡΑ / ΓΑΝ, thunderbolt. Head, HN, p. 124 (cited from Salinas); SNG Copenhagen 109.

Of the highest rarity, apparently known from only a very small number of specimens; the only one in Coinarchives.

Nicely centered and uncleaned as found; about extremely fine. Ex Nomos AG 9, 21 October 2014, lot 42 340

21

38

39

40

38

Sicily, Gela, Litra, ca. 465-450 BC; AR (g 0,71; mm 12; h 12); Bridled horse advancing; above, wreath, Rv. ΓΕΛ - Α - Σ, forepart of man-headed bull r. Jenkins, Gela, Group III; HGC 2, 373. Toned and good very fine.

70

39

Sicily, Gela, Litra, ca. 465-450 BC; AR (g 0,61; mm 12; h 6); Bridled horse advancing r.; above, wreath, Rv. ΓΕΛΑ, forepart of man-headed bull r. Jenkins, Gela, Group III; HGC 2, 373. Toned and extremely fine.

80

40

Sicily, Himera, Drachm, ca. 475-470 BC; AR (g 4,28; mm 16; h 12); Cock standing l., Rv. HIME - P - AION, astragalus.SNG Lloyd 1015; Westermark, Himera: the coins of Akragantine type, Traveaux Le Rider, 127; HGC 2, 441.

Very rare; homogeneous grey patina, good very fine.

200

41

Sicily, Himera, Litra, ca. 475-450 BC; AR (g 0,73; mm 10; h 8); Bearded head r. Rv. Corinthian helmet; around, EIMEPA (retrograde), all within circular incuse. SNG ANS -; SNG Lloyd 1028; HGC 2, 447.

Rare, and among the best specimen known: good extremely fine - about fdc.

360

42

Sicily, Himera, Tetradrachm signed by MAI, ca. 409-407 BC; AR (g 17,33; mm 25; h 8); 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).

A superb coin of fine style, well centred and struck on a sound metal, with lustrous mirror like surfaces: virtually as struck and almost fdc.

1.500

22

43

Sicily, Himera as Thermai Himerensis, Litra, 4th century BC; AR (g 0,90; mm 11; h 6); ΘEPMITAN, head of Hera r., wearing stephane decorated with three palmettes, Rv. Herakles, seated l. on a rock draped with a lion's skin, with a club; behind, bow. Campana 2A; Jenkins, Punic pl. 22, 7 var (denomination); SNG ANS 1341.

Rare, toned, good very fine.

80

45 44

44

Sicily, Leontini, Tetradrachm, ca. 425 BC; AR (g 17,17; mm 27; h 11); Laureate head of Apollo l., Rv. LEONTINOY (around), head of roaring lion l.; around, three barley grains; behind, leaf. Boehringer, Münzgeschichte 55; SNG ANS 257.

Old cabinet tone, some typical edge splits, anyway about extremely fine - extremely fine.

500

45

Sicily, Morgantina, Litra, ca. 339-317 BC; AR (g 1,06; mm 13; h 6); Helmeted head of Athena facing slightly r.; on l., downward, MOPΓAN[...] (retrograde); on r., dolphin, Rv. Bull butting r.; on tablet below, EΓNAKPIOΣ; in ex. [...?]ΛIΣ (magistrates). Erim & Jaunzems –; Campana – (but cf. 5 for magistrate); HGC 2, –.

Extremely rare, maybe the third specimen known. Toned and a little ragged as usal, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

500

46

Sicily, Morgantina, Litra, after 334 BC; AR (g 1,12; mm 15; h 11); ENAKRIOS (retrograde), bust of Athena facing threequarter l., wearing double-necklace and triple-crested Attic helmet, Rv. MORGANTINΩN, Heracles strangling the Nemean lion; below, club. Cfr. the second specimen known from Numismatica Ars Classica 4, 1991, lot 50: "For the obv. type (but three-quater r.), see Morgantina Studies II, 1989, pl. 1, 11-17 and for a Syracusan prototype, pl. 2, 1; for the reverse, the model may be the rare Tarentine diobol of the same period, Vlasto 1325. For a Timoleonic dating and south Italian connections, with associated issues, see again Morganitina Studies, pl. I, pp 9-14 and 31. The legend Enakrios (of the highest point = of the acropolis) may relate the coin either to a temple of Athena there, or to a garrison occupying the heights of the city".

Apparently the second specimen known. An exceptionally interesting issue; lovely iridescent tone and extremely fine.

1.000

23

47

Sicily, Motya, Litra, ca. 415-397 BC; AR (g 0,77; mm 12; h 12); Gorgoneion facing slighty to r. Rv. Palm tree; on field, 'mtv' (in Punic). SNG ANS 507 (same dies); Jenkins in SNR 50 (1971), S. 74, 4a var. Very rare. Beautifully toned and about extremely fine.

100

48

Sicily, Segesta, Hemilitron, ca. 440-420 BC; AR (g 0,32; mm 8; h 6); Forepart of a hound to l., Rv. Σ - E - Γ - E, around large H (mark of value); all within shallow circular incuse. Hurter, Segesta, Group IIIa; SNG Copenhagen -; SNG Lloyd -.

Very rare with hound to l.; darkly toned and good very fine.

100

49

50

49

Sicily, Segesta, Hemidrachm, ca. 380 BC; AR (g 1,86; mm 13; h 12); Hound to l.; above, ΣEΓE (retrograde), Rv. Head of the nymph Aigeste r. Hurter, Segesta, 37 (V10 / R20).

Very rare. Lightly toned, about extremely fine.

100

50

Sicily, Stiela, Hemilitron, ca. 415-400 BC; AR (g 0,37; mm 8; h 9); Head of a youthful river god l., wearing a simple taenia and with water reed in the l. field, Rv. ΣΤΙ, forepart of a bearded man-headed bull l. Buceti 4; Campana, Stiela 5; De Luynes 1141; HGC 2, 1272; SNG ANS 1367.

Very rare. Lightly toned, about extremely fine.

100

51

Sicily, Syracuse, Litra struck under the Second Democracy, ca. 466-460 BC; AR (g 0,77; mm 12; h 9); Head of Arethusa r., wearing earring, necklace and pearl diadem; before, ΣYRA, Rv. Octopus. Boehringer Series XIIIa, 419; HGC 2, 1375. Toned, well centered, an near mint state.

100

24

52 Sicily, Syracuse, 8 Litrai under tyrant Gelon II, ca. 218214 BC; AR (g 6,83; mm 21; h 4); Diademed head of Gelon l.; on r., bow, Rv. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΙ - ΓΕΛΩΝΟΣ, Nike driving fast biga r.; below, BA / E. Burnett, "The Enna Hoard," SNR 62, 56 (same dies); BMC 531; HGC 2, 1561; cf. SNG ANS 894-896.

Amazing preservation and fine style, struck on a full flan; sound, lustrous metal. About fdc.

2.000

25

53

Sicily, Tauromenion, 15 Litrai, ca. 275-210 BC; AV (g 1,17; mm 12; h 12); Laureate head of Apollo l.; behind, bee, Rv. TAYROME - NITAN, tripod; on l., monogram. SNG ANS 1115.

Rare and extremely fine.

1.700

54

Sicily, Messana - Zankle under the Samians, Chalcidian Drachm, ca. 520-510 BC; AR (g 5,47; mm 24; h 6); DANKVE, dolphin leaping l., within sickle-shaped band, Rv. Scallop shell on center of incuse key-pattern. Gielow 33; DuChastel Coll. 39; SNG ANS 302.

Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue; perfectly struck on a full flan and with a nice cabinet tone. Good extremely fine. Ex Fritz Rudolf Künker 35, 1997, lot 76 2.000

56

55

55

Sicily, Messana - Zankle under the Samians, Chalcidian Hemiobol, ca. 520-510 BC; AR (g 0,24; mm 7); DANKVE, dolphin leaping l.; above, three pellets; all within sickle-shaped band, Rv. Scallop shell on center of incuse key-pattern.

Gielow –; Cf. SNG Fitzwilliam 1063 (litra).

Extremely rare and extremely fine.

300

56

Sicily, Naxos, Litra, ca. 530-510 BC; AR (g 0,65; mm 10; h 4); Head of Dionysos l., wearing ivy wreath, Rv. NA - XION (retrograde), bunch of grape. Cahn pl. I, 21; Campana 2; SNG ANS 513.

Rare. Nice old cabinet tone, attractive archaic style, good very fine.

100

26

57 The Carthaginians in the Mediterranean, North Africa, Carthago, Trihemistater, Time of First Punic War: ca. 264-241 BC; EL (g 10,93; mm 22; h 12); Head of Tanit (Kore-Persephone) l., wearing barleywreath, bar and triple pendant earring and necklace with pendants, Rv. Unbridled horse standing r.; above, sun disk. Jenkins-Lewis Group Xa, 408_1; SNG Copenhagen 182.

Rare and in exceptional condition, with the typical flan crack; one of the the finest specimens known, with the best style of the entire issue. A wonderful reddish tone and good extremely fine.

15.000

27

58 The Carthaginians in the Mediterranean, Campania, Capua, occupation of Hannibal, Gold Drachm, ca. 216-211 BC; AV (g 4,18; mm 15; h 3); Head of Tanit (Kore-Persephone) or Ceres l., wearing corn-wreath, Rv. Nike driving biga r., holding goad; in ex. K retrograde. HNItaly 479 (the attribution to Capua is not certain); SNG ANS 145; British Museum 1919,1120.19 = Weber 288 (same dies).

Of the highest rarity, only the third specimen known.

A legendary coin well struck in a high relief on a solid gold an. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc. 16.000

28

59

The Carthaginians in the Mediterranean, Campania, Capua, occupation of Hannibal, 3/8 Shekel, ca. 216-211 BC; EL (g 2,92; mm 14; h 12); Janiform female heads wreathed with corn, Rv. Jupiter driving fast quadriga r., holding sceptre and crowning by Victory. Jenkins 487-493; HNItaly 2013; SNG ANS 146. About extremely fine.

1.400

60 The Carthaginians in the Mediterranean, Sicily, Akragas, Half Shekel, ca. 213-210 BC; AR (g 2,93; mm 18; h 12); Laureate head of Melkart, with features of Hannibal, l., Rv. African elephant walking r.; in ex. Punic letter Aleph.

Burnett, Enna Hoard 123; SNG Copenhagen 383; Campana et alia 1 (forthcoming). Rare. A bold portrait of magnificent style struck on a large flan; lightly toned, about fdc.

1.500

29

61

Attica, Athens, Tetradrachm, ca. 500-480 BC; AR (g 16,98; mm 22; h 6); Head of Athena r., wearing crested helmet decorated with chevron and dot pattern, Rv. AΘE, owl, with closed wings, standing r. with head facing; on l., olive twig with two leaves and one berry; all within incuse square. Seltman Group M & G; Asyut Group IV; HGC 1590.

Lightly toned, centered on a nice thick flan, somewhat porous, anyway about extremely fine - extremely fine.

1.500

62

63

62

Islands off Attica, Aegina, Stater, ca. 456-431 BC; AR (g 11,96; mm 19); Land tortoise with segmented shell seen from above, Rv. Large square incuse with heavy skew pattern. BMC Attica p. 137, 146; SNG Copenhagen 516.

Toned and nicely detailed, good very fine.

500

63

Cilicia, Mallos, Stater, ca. 440-390 BC; AR (g 10,92; mm 20; h 9); Bearded male god (Kronos or Semitic deity El), with four wings, in the running-kneeling position to l., holding a solar disc with both hands, Rv. ΜΑΡΛΟ, swan with closed wings walking r.; perched on his back to r., a sea eagle with its head bent down. SNG France 375-376; Traité 1394, pl. CXXXVII, 20.

Very rare and attractive. Struck from slightly worn dies, otherwise, about extremely fine.

200

64

65

64

Cilicia, Tarsos, Stater, ca. 420-410 BC; AR (g 11,04; mm 21; h 8); Lion r., attacking bull kneeling l., Rv. Grain ear; on l., little tree; on r. 'TRZ' in Aramaic; all within diamond-shaped linear border within shallow incuse circle.

SNG France 201-202; SNG Levante 54 var.

Extremely rare. Toned and good very fine - about extremely fine.

200

65

Cyprus, Paphos, Stater struck under Onasioikos, ca. 450-440 BC; AR (g 10,81; mm 21; h 9); Bull standing l. on beaded line; above, winged solar disk; on l. ankh; in ex. Cypriot characters, Rv. Eagle flying to l., within incuse square.

Destrooper-Georgiades 9-10; cf. Zapiti & Michaelidou 6.

Extremely rare and in good condition for the issue. Usual weakness on the obverse die; toned and good very fine about extremely fine.

200 30

66

Cyprus, Lapethos, Stater, ca. 435 BC; AR (g 10,86; mm 20; h 2); Head of Athena l., wearing crested Corinthian helmet, Rv. Head of Athena facing, wearing open-faced helmet with transverse crest, and necklace; decorative elements in upper corners, all within dotted border within incuse square. Unpublished in the standard references, but cf. BMC 7-9, pl. VI, 6-8; Tziambazis cf. 48.

Extremely Rare. Struck from worn obverse die typical of the issue, good very fine.

150

67

Islands of Caria, Rhodes, Tetradrachm struck under magistrate Eukrates, ca. 229-205 BC; AR (g 13,36; mm 25; h 12); Radiate head of Helios facing slightly r., Rv. Rose with bud to r.; above, EYKPATHΣ; below, POΔI - ON; on l., thunderbolt. Ashton 214; HGC 6, 1432.

A portrait of excellent style struck in very high relief. Lightly toned, good extremely fine.

1.200

68

Cilicia, Tarsos, 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].

400

31

70 69

69

Island of Ionia, Samos, Tetradrachm, ca. 408-366 BC; AR (g 14,78; mm 22; h 6); Facing lion scalp, Rv. Forepart of bull r.; above, EΠIKPATHΣ / AXEΛΩIO (magistrate); on l., laurel branch; below, ΣA. Barron Class X, 158; HGC 6, 1218.

Old cabinet tone, somewhat porous, anyway about extremely fine.

300

70

Lesbos, Methymna, Hemiobol, ca. 350-240 BC; AR (g 0,35; mm 7; h 9); Facing head of Silenos, Rv. Tortoise within incuse circle. Franke -. HGC 6, 900-901. SNG Copenhagen -. SNG von Aulock -.

A superb facing portrait of Silenos, good extremely fine / extremely fine.

200

71

Lycia, Phaselis, Stater, 4th century BC; AR (g 10,27; mm 21; h 5); Prow of galley r., fighting platform decorated with facing gorgoneion; on r., cicada upward, Rv. Stern of galley l.; above, ΦAΣ; below, dolphin r. Heipp-Tamer Series 6.

Well struck in high relief on a sound metal, lightly toned and good very fine - about extremely fine.

300

72

Mysia, Kyzikos, Tetradrachm, ca. 390-340 BC; AR (g 15,15; mm 22; h 12); SΩTEIRA, head of Kore Soteira l., hair in sphendone covered with a veil, two grain ears in hair, Rv. KY - ZI, head of lion l., mouth open with tongue protruding; below, tunny fish; behind, trident head. Pixodarus 21 (same dies); von Fritze II 23; SNG France 396 var. (control symbol); BMC Mysia pg. 36, 124 var. (same); SNG Copenhagen 53 var. (same); SNG von Aulock 1217 var. (same).

Scarce. Attractively toned, well centered on a nice flan, about extremely fine - extremely fine. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Triton VII, January 2004, lot 224.

1.300

32

73

74

73

Pamphylia, Side, Stater, ca. 460-430 BC; AR (g 10,98; mm 19; h 3); Pomegranate within dot border, Rv. Head of Athena r., wearing raised Corinthian helmet; all within incuse square. Atlan 16 (O15/A14); SNG von Aulock 4762; SNG France 628-9.

A well struck specimen on a tight flan; usual die break on reverse, good very fine.

100

74

Thessaly, Larissa, Drachm, ca. 356-342 BC; AR (g 6,17; mm 20; h 6); Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly l., with hair in ampyx, Rv. ΛΑΡΙΣ - ΑΙΩΝ, Horse to r., preparing to roll over. BCD Thessaly II 315–6.

Lovely style. Lightly toned, about extremely fine.

340

75

Satraps of Caria, Tetradrachm struck under Hidrieus, ca. 351-344 BC; AR (g 15,24; mm 24; h 1); Wreathed and draped head of Apollo facing slightly r., Rv. IΔPIEΩΣ, Zeus standing r., holding labrys and sceptre; below, E. SNG von Aulock 8046. SNG Berry 1113.

Cabinet tone, perfectly centred portrait of Apollo, extremely fine - good extremely fine. [Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 18 (2000), lot 230; Triton XX (2017), lot 308; from the Kallman collection].

1.200

76

Kings of Bithynia, Prusias II Cynegus, Bronze, Nikomedia, ca. 182-149 BC; AE (g 3,15; mm 18; h 12); Head of Prusias r., wearing a winged diadem, Rv. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠPOYΣIOY, Herakles standing l., holding club and lion's skin; on inner r., monogram. RG 25; HGC 7, 634.

Bold and attractive portrait. Untouched and glossy green patina, extremely fine. [Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 5 (1992), lot 136] 100

33

34

The HP Heavy Cast Bronze Coinage Collection

1

77

Aes Rude, Central Italy, 8th to 3rd centuries BC; AE (g 749; mm 73x55x34). Garrucci pl. 6,8. ICC 1.

Untouched green patina.

100

78

'Ramo secco' (?) ingot, Central Italy, 5th to 4th centuries BC; AE (g 994; mm 72x69x28); Faint traces of herringbone pattern. Garrucci pl. 8,2; Haeberlin pl. 5,1; ICC 6 (?).

Brown-green tone.

150 35

79

'Ramo secco' ingot, Central Italy, 5th to 4th centuries BC; AE (g 885; mm 95x76x24); Herringbone pattern, Rv. Dolphin. Garrucci p. 8, pls. 12,1-2 and 4; Haeberlin p. 20,1-2, pl. 8,1-2; ICC 4-5.

Very rare. Brown-green tone and about extremely ďŹ ne.

1.000 36

80

Roman Republic, Dioscuri/Mercury series, Cast As, Rome, ca. 280 BC; AE (g 321; mm 69; h 12); Janiform head of the Dioscuri, hair tied with band, Rv. Head of Mercury l., wearing winged petasus. Crawford 14/1; ICC 25.

Brown-green tone and about extremely ďŹ ne. Ex Sternberg sale 17 May 1986, lot 411 800 37

81

Roman Republic, Dioscuri/Mercury series, Cast Triens, Rome, ca. 280 BC; AE (g 77; mm 45; h 12); Thunderbolt; in field, °° °°, Rv. Dolphin swimming r.; below, °°°°. Crawford 14/3; ICC 27.

Green patina, very fine. Ex Aretusa 1, 18 September 1993, lot 117 100

82

Roman Republic, Dioscuri/Mercury series, Cast Triens, Rome, ca. 280 BC; AE (g 66; mm 47; h 12); Thunderbolt; in field, °° °°, Rv. Dolphin swimming r.; below, °°°°. Crawford 14/3; ICC 27.

Dark green patina, about very fine.

100

83

Roman Republic, Dioscuri/Mercury series, Cast Triens, Rome, ca. 280 BC; AE (g 113; mm 50; h 12); Thunderbolt; in field, °° °°, Rv. Dolphin swimming r.; above, °°°°. Crawford 14/3 var (on the reverse, dots are below dolphin); ICC 27 var (same). Unpublished in the standard references. Untouched light green patina, good extremely fine.

200 38

84

Roman Republic, Dioscuri/Mercury series, Cast Quadrans, Rome, ca. 280 BC; AE (g 85; mm 47); Right hand; on l., °°°, Rv. Two barley-grains; between, °°°. Crawford 14/4; ICC 29.

Untouched green patina and good very fine.

150

86 85 85

Roman Republic, Dioscuri/Mercury series, Cast Sextans, Rome, ca. 280 BC; AE (g 53; mm 35; h 6); Scallop-shell; below, ° °, Rv. Caduceus; in field, ° °. Crawford 14/5; ICC 30.

Untouched light green patina and extremely fine.

120

86

Roman Republic, Dioscuri/Mercury series, Cast Uncia, Rome, ca. 280 BC; AE (g 20; mm 26); knucklebone (astragalos) seen from outside, Rv. °. Crawford 14/6; ICC 31.

Untouched light green patina and extremely fine.

50

88

87 87

Roman Republic, Dioscuri/Mercury series, Cast Uncia, Rome, ca. 280 BC; AE (g 21; mm 27); knucklebone (astragalos) seen from outside, Rv. °. Crawford 14/6; ICC 31.

Untouched green patina and good very fine.

50

88

Roman Republic, Dioscuri/Mercury series, Cast Semuncia, Rome, ca. 280 BC; AE (g 17; mm 23; h 12); Acorn, Rv. Σ. Crawford 14/7; ICC 32.

Untouched light green patina and extremely fine. Ex Aretusa 1, 18 September 1993, lot 119 60 39

89

Roman Republic, Apollo/Apollo series, Cast As, Rome, ca. 270 BC; AE (g 325; mm 64; h 12); Diademed head of Apollo r; above, I, Rv. Same type l. Crawford 18/1; ICC 33.

Scarce. Untouched light green patina and good extremely fine.

600

90

Roman Republic, Apollo/Apollo series, Cast As, Rome, ca. 270 BC; AE (g 337; mm 65; h 12); Diademed head of Apollo r; above, I, Rv. Same type l. Crawford 18/1; ICC 33.

Scarce. Untouched light green patina and extremely fine - good extremely fine.

400 40

91

Roman Republic, Apollo/Apollo series, Cast Semis, Rome, ca. 270 BC; AE (g 161; mm 51; h 12); Pegasus flying r.; below, S, Rv. Same type l. Crawford 18/2; ICC 34.

Untouched green patina and good extremely fine. Ex Sternberg sale 17 May 1986, lot 415 800

92

Roman Republic, Apollo/Apollo series, Cast Triens, Rome, ca. 270 BC; AE (g 112; mm 53; h 12); Head of horse r.; below, °°°°, Rv. Same type l. Crawford 18/3; ICC 35.

Scarce. Untouched dark patina, extremely fine.

300

93

Roman Republic, Apollo/Apollo series, Cast Triens, Rome, ca. 270 BC; AE (g 114; mm 50; h 12); Head of horse r.; below, °°°°, Rv. Same type l. Crawford 18/3; ICC 35.

Scarce. Green patina, about extremely fine.

200 41

94

Roman Republic, Apollo/Apollo series, Cast Triens, Rome, ca. 270 BC; AE (g 101; mm 48; h 12); Head of horse r.; below, °°°°, Rv. Same type l. Crawford 18/3; ICC 35.

Scarce. Brown-green tone and very fine.

300

95

Roman Republic, Apollo/Apollo series, Cast Quadrans, Rome, ca. 270 BC; AE (g 90; mm 44; h 12); Boar leaping r.; below, °°°, Rv. Same type l. Crawford 18/4; ICC 36.

Green patina and good very fine.

150

96

Roman Republic, Apollo/Apollo series, Cast Quadrans, Rome, ca. 270 BC; AE (g 85; mm 46; h 12); Boar leaping r.; below, °°°, Rv. Same type l. Crawford 18/4; ICC 36.

Untouched and beautiful ligh green patina, good very fine.

150 42

97

98

97

Roman Republic, Apollo/Apollo series, Cast Quadrans, Rome, ca. 270 BC; AE (g 76; mm 40; h 12); Boar leaping r.; below, °°°, Rv. Same type l. Crawford 18/4; ICC 36.

Brown-green tone and very fine.

150

98

Roman Republic, Apollo/Apollo series, Cast Sextans, Rome, ca. 270 BC; AE (g 57; mm 37; h 12); Head of Dioscurus r., wearing pileus; behind, °°, Rv. Same type l. Crawford 18/5; ICC 37.

Brown-green tone and extremely fine - good extremely fine.

150

99

100

99

Roman Republic, Apollo/Apollo series, Cast Sextans, Rome, ca. 270 BC; AE (g 59; mm 37; h 12); Head of Dioscurus r., wearing pileus; behind, °°, Rv. Same type l. Crawford 18/5; ICC 37.

Delicate and untouched light green patina, about extremely fine.

100

100

Roman Republic, Apollo/Apollo series, Cast Sextans, Rome, ca. 270 BC; AE (g 54; mm 38; h 12); Head of Dioscurus r., wearing pileus; behind, °°, Rv. Same type l. Crawford 18/5; ICC 37.

Green patina, about extremely fine.

120

101

102

101

Roman Republic, Apollo/Apollo series, Cast Sextans, Rome, ca. 270 BC; AE (g 58; mm 34; h 12); Head of Dioscurus r., wearing pileus; behind, °°, Rv. Same type l. Crawford 18/5; ICC 37.

Green patina, good very fine.

120

102

Roman Republic, Apollo/Apollo series, Cast Sextans, Rome, ca. 270 BC; AE (g 55; mm 35; h 12); Head of Dioscurus r., wearing pileus; behind, °°, Rv. Same type l. Crawford 18/5; ICC 37.

Brown-green tone and about very fine.

180 43

103

Roman Republic, Apollo/Apollo series, Cast Sextans, Rome, ca. 270 BC; AE (g 48; mm 36; h 12); Head of Dioscurus r., wearing pileus; behind, °°, Rv. Same type l. Crawford 18/5; ICC 37.

Green patina, with the remains of the original casting spur, about very fine.

180

104

105

104

Roman Republic, Apollo/Apollo series, Cast Uncia, Rome, ca. 270 BC; AE (g 29; mm 26; h 12); Barley-grain; beside, °, Rv. Same type. Crawford 18/6; ICC 38.

Untouched green patina, about extremely fine. Ex Aretusa 1, 18 September 1993, lot 121 50

105

Roman Republic, Apollo/Apollo series, Cast Uncia, Rome, ca. 270 BC; AE (g 25; mm 25; h 12); Barley-grain; beside, °, Rv. Same type. Crawford 18/6; ICC 38.

Untouched light green patina, extremely fine / about extremely fine.

180

106

Roman Republic, Roma/Roma series, Cast Semis, Rome, ca. 265 BC; AE (g 127; mm 52; h 12); Head of Minerva r., wearing Corinthian helmet; below, S, Rv. Same type l. Crawford 21/2; ICC 42.

Scarce. Untouched light green patina and good extremely fine.

500 44

108 107

107 Roman Republic, Roma/Roma series, Cast Sextans, Rome, ca. 265 BC; AE (g 46; mm 34; h 12); Scallop-shell seen from outside; below, ° °, Rv. Scallop-shell seen from inside. Crawford 21/5; ICC 45.

Beautiful green patina and good extremely fine.

140

108

Roman Republic, Roma/Roma series, Cast Semincia, Rome, ca. 265 BC; AE (g 14; mm 22; h 12); Acorn; beside, S, Rv. Same type. Crawford 21/7; ICC 47.

Green patina and about extremely fine.

180

109

Roman Republic, Sickle symbol series, Cast As, Rome, ca. 240 BC; AE (g 277; mm 66; h 12); Janiform head of the Dioscuri, hair tied with band, Rv. Head of Mercury l., wearing winged petasus; behind, sickle. Crawford 25/4; ICC 48.

Very rare. Untouched green patina, extremely fine. Ex Sternberg sale 17 May 1986, lot 423 800

110

Roman Republic, Sickle symbol series, Cast Semis, Rome, ca. 240 BC; AE (g 135; mm 53; h 12); Head of Minerva l., wearing Corinthian helmet; below, S, Rv. Female head l.; below, S; behind, sickle. Crawford 25/5; ICC 49.

Dark green patina and good very fine.

200 45

111

Roman Republic, Sickle symbol series, Cast Triens, Rome, ca. 240 BC; AE (g 96; mm 48); Thunderbolt; in field, °° °°, Rv. Dolphin swimming r.; below, °°°°; above, sickle. Crawford 25/6; ICC 50.

Untouched green patina, good extremely fine.

180

112

Roman Republic, Club symbol series, Cast As, Rome, ca. 235 BC; AE (g 261; mm 63; h 12); Head of Roma r., wearing Phrygian helmet with pinnate crest; behind, club, Rv. Same type l. Crawford 27/5; ICC 58.

Rare. Untouched green patina with areas of reddish cuprite, extremely fine. Ex Sternberg sale 17 May 1986, lot 425 800

113

Roman Republic, Club symbol series, Cast Triens, Rome, ca. 235 BC; AE (g 74; mm 46; h 12); Thunderbolt; on l., club; in field, °° °°, Rv. Same type but club on r. Crawford 27/7; ICC 60.

Green patina, good very fine.

180 46

114

Roman Republic, Club symbol series, Cast Quadrans, Rome, ca. 235 BC; AE (g 57; mm 40; h 12); Right hand; on r., club; on l., °°°, Rv. Left hand; on l., club; on r., °°°. Crawford 27/8; ICC 61.

Green patina and about extremely fine.

140

115

Roman Republic, Club symbol series, Cast Sextans, Rome, ca. 235 BC; AE (g 51; mm 36; h 12); Scallop-shell seen from outside; below, club and ° °, Rv. Scallop-shell seen from inside; below, club. Crawford 27/9; ICC 62.

Beautiful and untouched green patina, good extremely fine.

240

116

117

116

Roman Republic, Club symbol series, Cast Sextans, Rome, ca. 235 BC; AE (g 43; mm 35; h 12); Scallop-shell seen from outside; below, club and ° °, Rv. Scallop-shell seen from inside; below, club. Crawford 27/9; ICC 62.

Green patina and very fine.

120

117

Roman Republic, Club symbol series, Cast Uncia, Rome, ca. 235 BC; AE (g 48; mm 27; h 12); knucklebone (astragalos) seen from outside; below, club, Rv. Knucklebone seen from inside; below, club. Crawford 27/10; ICC 63.

Untouched green patina and extremely fine.

50 47

118

Roman Republic, Whell series, Cast Dupondius, Rome, ca. 230 BC; AE (g 608; mm 80); Head of Roma r., wearing Phrygian helmet with pinnate crest; behind, II, Rv. Wheel of six spokes; between two spokes, II. Crawford 24/2; ICC 65. Very rare. Riverine patina and good extremely ďŹ ne.

3.600

48

119

Roman Republic, Whell series, Cast As, Rome, ca. 230 BC; AE (g 301; mm 61); Head of Roma r., wearing Phrygian helmet with pinnate crest; behind, I, Rv. Wheel of six spokes; between two spokes, I. Crawford 24/3; ICC 66.

Rare. Untouched green patina and good very fine.

700

120

Roman Republic, Whell series, Cast As, Rome, ca. 230 BC; AE (g 234; mm 66); Head of Roma r., wearing Phrygian helmet with pinnate crest; behind, I, Rv. Wheel of six spokes; between two spokes, I. Crawford 24/3; ICC 66.

Rare. Untouched green patina and good very fine.

600

49

121

Roman Republic, Whell series, Cast Semis, Rome, ca. 230 BC; AE (g 133; mm 51); Bull leaping l.; below, S, Rv. Wheel of six spokes; between two spokes, S. Crawford 24/4; ICC 67.

Untouched light green patina, few spots of bronze disease on reverse, extremely fine.

200

122

Roman Republic, Whell series, Cast Triens, Rome, ca. 230 BC; AE (g 234; mm 66); Horse prancing l.; above and below, °° °°, Rv. Wheel of six spokes; between spokes, °°°°. Crawford 24/5; ICC 68.

Dark green patina, about extremely fine.

200

123

Roman Republic, Whell series, Cast Sextans, Rome, ca. 230 BC; AE (g 42; mm 34); Tortoise, Rv. Wheel of six spokes.

Crawford 24/7; ICC 71.

Untouched light green patina, extremely fine / about extremely fine.

150 50

124

Roman Republic, Janus/Prow to r. series, Cast As, Rome, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 259; mm 65; h 12); Laureate and bearded head of Janus; below, __, Rv. Prow r.; above, I. Crawford 35/1; ICC 74.

Light green patina, about extremely fine.

600

125

Roman Republic, Janus/Prow to r. series, Cast As, Rome, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 273; mm 65; h 12); Laureate and bearded head of Janus; below, __, Rv. Prow r.; above, I. Crawford 35/1; ICC 74.

Green patina, very fine - good very fine.

300

51

126

Roman Republic, Janus/Prow to r. series, Cast As, Rome, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 227; mm 61; h 12); Laureate and bearded head of Janus; below, __, Rv. Prow r.; above, I. Crawford 35/1; ICC 74.

Dark green patina, about very fine.

300

127

Roman Republic, Janus/Prow to r. series, Cast Semis, Rome, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 145; mm 52; h 12); Laureate head of Saturn l.; behind, S, Rv. Prow r.; above, S. Crawford 35/2; ICC 76.

Untouched green patina, good extremely fine.

200

128

Roman Republic, Janus/Prow to r. series, Cast Semis, Rome, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 123; mm 49; h 12); Laureate head of Saturn l.; behind, S, Rv. Prow r.; above, S. Crawford 35/2; ICC 76.

Untouched light green patina, very fine - good very fine.

200 52

129

Roman Republic, Janus/Prow to r. series, Cast Semis, Rome, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 135; mm 53; h 12); Laureate head of Saturn l.; behind, S, Rv. Prow r.; above, S. Crawford 35/2; ICC 76.

Untouched green patina, very fine.

180

130

Roman Republic, Janus/Prow to r. series, Cast Triens, Rome, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 76; mm 43; h 12); Head of Minerva l., wearing Corinthian helmet; below °°°°, Rv. Prow r.; below, °°°°. Crawford 35/3a; ICC 78.

Untouched green patina, about extremely fine.

180

131

Roman Republic, Janus/Prow to r. series, Cast Triens, Rome, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 79; mm 45; h 12); Head of Minerva l., wearing Corinthian helmet; below °°°°, Rv. Prow r.; below, °°°°. Crawford 35/3a; ICC 78.

Green patina, about extremely fine.

180 53

132

Roman Republic, Janus/Prow to r. series, Cast Quadrans, Rome, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 62; mm 41; h 12); Head of Hercules l., wearing lion's skin; on r., °°°, Rv. Prow r.; below, °°°. Crawford 35/4; ICC 80.

Untouched green patina, about extremely fine.

120

133

Roman Republic, Janus/Prow to r. series, Cast Sextans, Rome, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 44; mm 34; h 12); Head of Mercury l., wearing winged petasus; below, °°, Rv. Prow r.; below, °°. Crawford 35/5; ICC 82.

Untouched light green patina, extremely fine.

120

135 134

134

Roman Republic, Janus/Prow to r. series, Cast Sextans, Rome, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 41; mm 33; h 12); Head of Mercury l., wearing winged petasus; below, °°, Rv. Prow r.; below, °°. Crawford 35/5; ICC 82.

Untouched green patina, about extremely fine.

100

135

Roman Republic, Janus/Prow to r. series, Cast Uncia, Rome, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 22; mm 25; h 12); Head of Roma l., wearing Attic helmet; on r., °, Rv. Prow r.; below, °. Crawford 35/6; ICC 83.

Untouched green patina, extremely fine.

50 54

136

Roman Republic, Janus/Prow to l. series, Cast As, Rome, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 220; mm 58; h 12); Laureate and bearded head of Janus, Rv. Prow l.; above, I. Crawford 36/1; ICC 86.

Scarce. Untouched green patina, good extremely fine.

500

137

Roman Republic, Janus/Prow to l. series, Cast Quadrans, Rome, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 63; mm 36; h 12); Head of Hercules l., wearing lion's skin, Rv. Prow l.; below, °°°. Crawford 36/4; ICC 91.

Rare. Untouched green patina, good extremely fine.

200

138

Roman Republic, Janus/Prow to l. series, Cast Sextans, Rome, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 63; mm 36; h 12); Head of Mercury l., wearing winged petasus, Rv. Prow l.; below, °°. Crawford 36/5; ICC 92.

Untouched green patina, extremely fine.

150 55

139

Roman Republic, Semilibral series, Cast As, Rome, ca. 217-215 BC; AE (g 115; mm 54; h 12); Laureate and bearded head of Janus, Rv. Prow l.; above, I. Crawford 38/1; ICC 93.

Green patina, extremely fine.

200

140

Roman Republic, Semilibral series, Cast As, Rome, ca. 217-215 BC; AE (g 131; mm 51; h 12); Laureate and bearded head of Janus,Rv. Prow l.; above, I. Crawford 38/1; ICC 93.

Dark green patina, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

400

141

Roman Republic, Semilibral series, Cast As, Rome, ca. 217-215 BC; AE (g 126; mm 52; h 12); Laureate and bearded head of Janus, Rv. Prow l.; above, I. Crawford 38/1; ICC 93.

Green patina, good very fine.

360 56

142

143

142

Roman Republic, Semilibral series, Cast Triens, Rome, ca. 217-215 BC; AE (g 53; mm 40; h 12); Head of Minerva l., wearing Corinthian helmet; below °°°°, Rv. Prow l.; below, °°°°. Crawford 38/3; ICC 95.

Scarce. Untouched green patina, good extremely fine.

240

143

Roman Republic, Semilibral series, Cast Quadrans, Rome, ca. 217-215 BC; AE (g 32; mm 33; h 12); Head of Hercules l., wearing lion's skin; below, °°°, Rv. Prow l.; below, °°°. Crawford 38/4; ICC 96.

Untouched green patina, very fine. Ex Aretusa 1, 18 September 1993, lot 123 50

144

Roman Republic, Post-semilibral series, Cast As, Rome, ca. 215-212 BC; AE (g 80; mm 46; h 12); Bearded head of Janus, Rv. Prow l.; above, I. Crawford 41/5a; ICC 105.

Untouched light green patina, with the remains of the original casting spur, good extremely fine.

500

145

Roman Republic, Post-semilibral series, Cast As, Rome, ca. 215-212 BC; AE (g 72; mm 43; h 12); Bearded head of Janus, Rv. Prow l.; above, I. Crawford 41/5a; ICC 105.

Untouched green patina, good extremely fine.

400 57

146

Roman Republic, Post-semilibral series, Cast As, Rome, ca. 215-212 BC; AE (g 86; mm 46; h 12); Bearded head of Janus, Rv. Prow l.; above, I. Crawford 41/5a; ICC 105.

Brownish glossy patina, extremely fine.

400

147

Roman Republic, Post-semilibral series, Cast As, Rome, ca. 215-212 BC; AE (g 78; mm 42; h 12); Bearded head of Janus, Rv. Prow l.; above, I. Crawford 41/5a; ICC 105.

Dark green patina, good very fine.

200

148

149

148

Roman Republic, Post-semilibral series, Cast Semis, Rome, ca. 215-212 BC; AE (g 38; mm 33; h 12); Laureate head of Saturn l.; behind, S, Rv. Prow l.; above, S. Crawford 41/6a; ICC 107.

Untouched glossy green patina, good extremely fine.

200

149

Roman Republic, Post-semilibral series, Cast Semis, Rome, ca. 215-212 BC; AE (g 41; mm 34; h 12); Laureate head of Saturn l.; behind, S, Rv. Prow l.; above, S. Crawford 41/6a; ICC 107.

Untouched green patina, very fine.

120 58

151

150 150

Roman Republic, Post-semilibral series, Cast Semis, Rome, ca. 215-212 BC; AE (g 55; mm 37; h 12); Laureate head of Saturn l.; behind, S, Rv. Prow l.; above, S. Crawford 41/6a; ICC 107.

Green patina, very fine.

120

151

Roman Republic, Post-semilibral series, Cast Semis, Rome, ca. 215-212 BC; AE (g 47; mm 38; h 12); Laureate head of Saturn l.; behind, S, Rv. Prow l.; above, S. Crawford 41/6a; ICC 107.

Untouched green patina, about very fine - very fine.

140

152

Roman Republic, Post-semilibral series, Cast Semis, Luceria, ca. 214-212 BC; AE (g 47; mm 37; h 12); Laureate head of Saturn r.; behind, S, Rv. Prow r.; above, S; before, L. Crawford 43/2a; ICC 114.

Rare. Untouched green patina, about extremely fine.

400

154 153 153

Roman Republic, Post-semilibral series, Cast Semis, Luceria, ca. 214-212 BC; AE (g 41; mm 36; h 12); Laureate head of Saturn r.; behind, S, Rv. Prow r.; above, S; before, L. Crawford 43/2a; ICC 114.

Rare. Untouched green patina, good very fine.

300

154

Unknown mint in Central Italy, Cast Sextans, 3rd century BC; AE (g 25; mm 26); Club, Rv. °°. HNItaly 54 (Umbria or Etruria); ICC 199. Dark green patina, very fine.

40 59

155

156

155

Umbria, Cast Uncia, Tuder, ca. 280-240 BC; AE (g 22; mm 26; h 12); Squat kantharos; above, °, Rv. Spearhead; around, TV and °. HNItaly 45; ICC 221.

Rare, untouched light green patina and about extremely fine. Ex Sternberg sale 16 November 1992, lot 181 180

156

Umbria, Cast Semis, Tuder, ca. 220-200 BC; AE (g 46; mm 32; h 3); Sleeping dog l.; above, TVTERE, Rv. Lyre; on l., ).

HNItaly 46; ICC 223. Rare, green patina and good extremely fine.

360

157

157

158

Umbria, Cast Quadrans, Tuder, ca. 220-200 BC; AE (g 20; mm 27; h 6); Frog; in field, °° °, Rv. Anchor; around, TV and °°°. HNItaly 48; ICC 225.

Rare, brown-green tone and about extremely fine. Ex Sternberg sale 16 November 1992, lot 183 120

158

Umbria, Cast Sextans, Tuder, ca. 220-200 BC; AE (g 14; mm 25; h 12); Cicada; in field, °°, Rv. Trident; around, T and °°.

HNItaly 49; ICC 226.

Scarce, untouched green patina and extremely fine. Ex Sternberg sale 16 November 1992, lot 184 120

159

Umbria, Cast Uncia, Tuder, ca. 220-200 BC; AE (g 8; mm 19; h 12); Squat kantharos; above, °, Rv. Spearhead; around, TV and °. HNItaly 50; ICC 227.

Rare, green patina and good extremely fine.

150 60

160

Picenum, Cast As, Hatria, ca. 275-225 BC; AE (g 424; mm 76; h 12); Head of Silenus facing, with animal's ears; on r. field, L, Rv. Dog lying asleep r.; below, H - AT. HNItaly 11; ICC 236.

Extremely rare and among the finest specimen known of this interesting and intriguing issue. An exceptionally detailed portrait and a beautiful glossy green patina: good extremely fine / extremely fine.

1.800 61

161

Picenum, Cast Quincunx, Hatria, ca. 275-225 BC; AE (g 157; mm 57; h 12); Female head emerging murex shell l.; below, HAT; above, letter (?), Rv. Pegasus flying r.; below, °°°°°. HNItaly 12; ICC 237.

Rare, dark green patina and extremely fine.; 900

162

Picenum, Cast Quadrunx, Hatria, ca. 275-225 BC; AE (g 203; mm 60; h 12); Male head l.; on l. field, °°°°, Rv. Crater with something inside (?); in r. field, HAT. HNItaly 13; ICC 238.

Very rare, dark green patina, extremely fine.

900 62

163

Picenum, Cast Teruncius, Hatria, ca. 275-225 BC; AE (g 157; mm 57; h 12); Fish r.; above, HAT, Rv. Stingray r.; below, °°°. HNItaly 14; ICC 239.

Rare, dark green patina and about extremely fine.

400

164

165

164

Picenum, Cast Biunx, Hatria, ca. 275-225 BC; AE (g 51; mm 37; h 6); Cock standing l.; before, °°, Rv. Shoe; below, HAT. HNItaly 15; ICC 240.

Rare, brown-green tone and very fine - good very fine.

200

165

Picenum, Cast Uncia, Hatria, ca. 275-225 BC; AE (g 37; mm 32; h 12); Anchor, Rv. °; around, HAT. HNItaly 16; ICC 242. Rare, brown-green tone and about extremely fine.

180

166

Picenum, Hatria, Cast Semuncia, ca. 275-225 BC; AE (g 27; mm 27; h 3/9); H, Rv. A; on r, Σ. HNItaly 17; ICC 244.

Rare, brown-green tone and good extremely fine.

120 63

167

Uncertain Apulian mint (Luceria ?), Cast As, ca. 275-225 BC; AE (g 318; mm 65; h 12); Head of young Hercules r., wearing lion's skin, Rv. Head of bridled horse l. HNItaly 351; Haeberlin pp. 181-182,1-3, pl. 70,1-3; ICC 272.

Of the highest rarity, only 3 examples cited by Haeberlin. Untouched green patina, extremely ďŹ ne.

12.000 The only ďŹ nd provenance for this issue is Apulia and it is almost certainly an anonymous issue of Luceria (BTCGI IX, pp.

261-9), a settlement of the Daunii of considerable strategic importance about 19 km N-NW of Foggia. According to legend, like Arpi and Canosa it dates to Diomedes, who carried the Palladium from Troy to the site (Strabo 6.264; Pliny 2.102). During the Second Samnite War (326-304) it was an ally of Rome, to whom it gave aid following the disaster of the Caudine Forks in 321. It became a Latin colony in 314 (Livy 9.26.1-5). From then on Luceria was a steadfast supporter of Rome and during the Second Punic War (218-201) became the winter quarters of the Roman army (Livy 22.9). The standard monetary unit at Luceria, (as at Teate and Venusia) was the nummus (Crawford, CMRR, pp.14-15).

64

168

169

168

Unknown mint in Central Italy, Cast Sextans, 3rd century BC; AE (g 34; mm 37; h 12); Tortoise; in field, ° °, Rv. Head of griffin r.; in field, ° °. HNItaly 380; Haeberlin pl. 68,7-8; ICC 300.

Very rare, green patina, about very fine.

500

169

Unknown mint in Central Italy, Cast Uncia, 3rd century BC; AE (g 25; mm 29; h 12); Jug; on l., °, Rv. Pedum; on l., °.

HNItaly 386; Haeberlin pl. 68, 23-25; ICC 308.

Rare, untouched green patina, about extremely fine.

200

170

Unknown mint in Central Italy, Cast Semuncia, 3rd century BC; AE (g 11; mm 23); Beetle, Rv. Sunburst of four rays.

HNItaly 397; ICC 318.

Very rare. Brown-green tone and about very fine.

40

171

Apulia, Cast Nummus, Luceria, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 211; mm 66; h 2); Head Apollo (?) l., Rv. Cock standing l.

HNItaly 669; ICC 336.

Very rare, untouched green patina, about extremely fine.

1.800 65

172

Apulia, Cast Quincunx, Luceria, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 76; mm 44); Four wheel spokes, with central circle, Rv. Same type; in field, °°°°°. HNItaly 670; ICC 337.

Very rare. Untouched green patina, hole from casting, very fine.

400

173

Apulia, Cast Quatrunx, Luceria, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 111; mm 43; h 12); Thunderbolt, Rv. Club; in field, °°°°.

HNItaly 671; ICC 339.

Untouched green patina, good very fine.

180

174

Apulia, Cast Teruncius, Luceria, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 119; mm 45); Sunburst of six rays, Rv. Dolphin l. within circle; below, °°°. HNItaly 672; ICC 340.

Scarce. Untouched green patina and extremely fine.

400 66

175

176

175

Apulia, Cast Uncia, Luceria, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 54; mm 29; h 9); Frog, Rv. Corn-ear; in field, °. HNItaly 674; ICC 342.

Untouched green patina, about extremely fine.

120

176

Apulia, Cast Semuncia, Luceria, ca. 225-217 BC; AE (g 20; mm 23; h 6); Crescent, Rv. Thyrsus with fillets. HNItaly 675; ICC 343.

Untouched green patina, good very fine.

100

177

Apulia, Cast Nummus, Luceria, ca. 217-212 BC; AE (g 77; mm 46; h 12); Head of young Hercules r., wearing lion's skin, Rv. Horse prancing r.; below, L; above, star. HNItaly 676; ICC 344.

Untouched green patina, good very fine.

120

178

Apulia, Cast Nummus, Luceria, ca. 217-212 BC; AE (g 81; mm 47; h 12); Head of young Hercules r., wearing lion's skin, Rv. Horse prancing r.; below, L; above, star. HNItaly 676; ICC 344.

Untouched green patina, good very fine.

120 67

179

180

179

Apulia, Cast Quincunx, Luceria, ca. 217-212 BC; AE (g 32; mm 32); Four wheel spokes, Rv. Four wheel spokes; above, °°°°°; below, L. HNItaly 677a; ICC 345.

Untouched light green patina, good extremely fine.

120

180

Apulia, Cast Quincunx, Luceria, ca. 217-212 BC; AE (g 40; mm 33); Four wheel spokes, Rv. Four wheel spokes; above, °°°°°; below, L. HNItaly 677a; ICC 345.

Untouched green patina, extremely fine.

90

181

182

181

Apulia, Cast Quatrunx, Luceria, ca. 217-212 BC; AE (g 31; mm 29); Thunderbolt, Rv. Club; around, °°°° and L. HNItaly 677b; ICC 346.

Untouched green patina, good extremely fine.

240

182

Apulia, Cast Quatrunx, Luceria, ca. 217-212 BC; AE (g 32; mm 29); Thunderbolt, Rv. Club; around, °°°° and L. HNItaly 677b; ICC 346.

Untouched light green patina, about extremely fine.

50

183

184

183

Apulia, Cast Quatrunx, Luceria, ca. 217-212 BC; AE (g 25; mm 29); Thunderbolt, Rv. Club; around, °°°° and L. HNItaly 677b; ICC 346.

Green patina and very fine.

50

184

Apulia, Cast Teruncius, Luceria, ca. 217-212 BC; AE (g 23; mm 28); Sunburst of eight rays, Rv. Dolphin r. within circle; above, °°°; below, L. HNItaly 677c; ICC 347.

Green patina and extremely fine.

80 68

185

Apulia, Cast Biunx, Luceria, ca. 217-212 BC; AE (g 13; mm 23; h 6); Scallop-shell, Rv. knucklebone (astragalos) seen from outside; above, °°; below, L. HNItaly 667d; ICC 348.

Untouched light green patina and extremely fine.

120

186

Apulia, Cast Semuncia, Luceria, ca. 217-212 BC; AE (g 6; mm 18; h 6); Crescent, Rv. Thyrsus with fillets; field, L. HNItaly 677f; ICC 350.

Untouched green patina, good very fine.

in

40

187

Lucania, Cast Uncia, Venusia, ca. 215 BC; AE (g 13; mm 23; h 6); knucklebone (astragalos) seen from outside; below, °, Rv. Knucklebone seen from inside; below, °; above, VE ligate. HNItaly -; TV -; AG - ; Siciliano 1994 -; ICC 357.

Extremely rare, untouched green patina, about extremely fine.

100

69

70

The Roman Republic

189

188 188

Anonymous, Didrachm, Rome or an uncertain mint in Southern Italy, ca. 265-242 BC; AR (g 6,63; mm 18; h 6); Head of Roma r., wearing Phrygian helmet; behind, cornucopia, Rv. Victory standing r., attaching wreath to palm branch; before, T; behind, ROMANO. Crawford 22/1; Sydenham 21.

Rare. Cabinet tone, well centered and about extremely fine.

1.000

189

Anonymous, Didrachm, Rome, ca. 241-235 BC; AR (g 6,36; mm 20; h 6); Helmeted head of Mars r., Rv. Bridled horse's head r.; behind, sickle; below, ROMA. Crawford 25/1; Sydenham 24.

Rare. Cabinet tone and about extremely fine.

900

190

191

190

Anonymous, Quadrigatus, Rome, ca. 225-212 BC; AR (g 6,64; mm 23; h 4); Laureate Janiform head of Dioscuri, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga driven by Victory r., holding sceptre and thunderbolt; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 28/3; Sydenham 64.

Old cabinet tone and good extremely fine.

460

191

Anonymous, Quadrigatus, Rome, ca. 225-212 BC; AR (g 6,67; mm 23; h 5); Laureate Janiform head of Dioscuri, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga driven by Victory r., holding sceptre and thunderbolt; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 28/3; Sydenham 64.

Lustrous, large flan, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

340

193

192 192

Anonymous, Quadrigatus, Rome, ca. 225-212 BC; AR (g 6,35; mm 19; h 6); Laureate Janiform head of Dioscuri, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga driven by Victory r., holding sceptre and thunderbolt; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 28/3; Sydenham 64.

Lustrous, good extremely fine.

360

193

Anonymous, Quadrigatus, Rome, ca. 225-212 BC; AR (g 6,59; mm 20; h 12); Laureate Janiform head of Dioscuri, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga driven by Victory r., holding sceptre and thunderbolt; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 28/3; Sydenham 64.

Dark patina, good extremely fine.

260 71

194

Anonymous, Quadrigatus, Rome, ca. 225-212 BC; AR (g 5,99; mm 20; h 12); Laureate Janiform head of Dioscuri, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga driven by Victory r., holding sceptre and thunderbolt; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 28/3 (but style similar to that of 34/1); Sydenham 64.

Lightly toned, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

260

195

196

195

Anonymous, Quadrigatus, Rome, ca. 225-214 BC; AR (g 6,55; mm 22; h 5); Laureate Janiform head of Dioscuri, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga driven by Victory r., holding sceptre and thunderbolt; in ex. ROMA incuse on raised tablet.

Crawford 29/3; Sydenham 64.

Lustrous, minor flan crack at h 1, anyway good extremely fine - about fdc.

340

196

Anonymous, Quadrigatus, Rome, ca. 225-214 BC; AR (g 6,77; mm 23; h 6); Laureate Janiform head of Dioscuri, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga driven by Victory r., holding sceptre and thunderbolt; in ex. ROMA incuse on raised tablet.

Crawford 30/1; Sydenham 64.

Lightly toned, minor flan crack at h 6, anyway good extremely fine - about fdc.; 380

197

197

Anonymous, Quadrigatus, Rome, ca. 225-214 BC; AR (g 6,70; mm 22; h 9); Laureate Janiform head of Dioscuri, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga driven by Victory r., holding sceptre and thunderbolt; in ex. ROMA incuse on raised tablet.

Crawford 30/1; Sydenham 64.

Lustrous, well centered, good extremely fine - about fdc.

500 72

198 Anonymous, 60 Asses, Rome, ca. 211-207 BC; AV (g 3,35; mm 14; h 11); Helmeted head of Mars r.; behind, LX, Rv. Eagle on thunderbolt r.; below, ROMA. Crawford 44/2; Sydenham 226.

Extremely fine - good extremely fine.

3.800

199 Anonymous, 60 Asses, Rome, ca. 211-207 BC; AV (g 3,36; mm 15; h 4); Helmeted head of Mars r.; behind, LX, Rv. Eagle on thunderbolt r.; below, ROMA. Crawford 44/2; Sydenham 226.

Large flan, about extremely fine.

2.200

200 Anonymous, 20 Asses, Rome, ca. 211-207 BC; AV (g 1,11; mm 10; h 12); Helmeted head of Mars r.; behind, XX, Rv. Eagle on thunderbolt r.; below, ROMA. Crawford 44/4; Sydenham 228.

Rare. Extremely fine - good extremely fine.

1.700

73

201

201

202

Anonymous, Denarius, Rome, ca. 214-213 BC; AR (g 4,39; mm 20; h 9); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; in ex. ROMA partially incuse on raised tablet. Crawford 44/5; Sydenham 167.

Cabinet tone, struck on a large flan, about extremely fine.

220

202

Anonymous, Denarius, Rome, after 211 BC; AR (g 4,48; mm 20; h 11); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; in ex. ROMA partially incuse on raised tablet. Crawford 44/5 (but style similar to that of 68/1b, pl. 13,21); Sydenham 167.

Cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

180

203

203

204

Anonymous, Quinarius, Rome, ca. 211-208 BC; AR (g 2,05; mm 15; h 9); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, V, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 44/6 (but style similar to that of 98B/1); Sydenham 141.

Lightly toned, high relief, good extremely fine.

150

204

Anonymous, Quinarius, Rome, ca. 211-208 BC; AR (g 1,95; mm 15; h 9); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, V, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 44/6; Sydenham 141.

Cabinet tone, good extremely fine - about fdc.

150

205

206

207

205

Anonymous, Quinarius, Rome, ca. 211-208 BC; AR (g 2,25; mm 15; h 11); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, V, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 44/6; Sydenham 141.

Cabinet tone, good extremely fine - about fdc.

206

Apex series, Denarius, Rome, ca. 208 BC; AR (g 4,24; mm 19; h 7); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, apex; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 52/1; Sydenham 151.

Very Rare. Lustrous and extremely fine.

150

150 207

Anonymous, Denarius, Rome, after 211 BC; AR (g 4,13; mm 19; h 9); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 53/2; Sydenham 229.

Cabinet tone, high relief, good extremely fine - about fdc.

200 74

208

208

Anonymous, Victoriatus, Sicily, ca. 211-208 BC; AR (g 3,00; mm 17; h 1); Laureate head of Jupiter r., Rv. Victory crowning trophy; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 70/1; Sydenham 83.

Lustrous and about fdc.

150

209

210

211

209

Anonymous, Victoriatus, Sicily, ca. 211-208 BC; AR (g 3,37; mm 18; h 11); Laureate head of Jupiter r., Rv. Victory crowning trophy; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 70/1; Sydenham 83.

Toned, beautiful style, struck on a large flan, extremely fine.

150

210

C/M series, Victoriatus, Sicily, ca. 211-208 BC; AR (g 3,24; mm 17; h 8); Laureate head of Jupiter r.; behind, C, Rv. Victory crowning trophy; between, M; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 71/1a; Sydenham 112.

Lightly toned, a minor chipping on reverse edge, otherwise good extremely fine.

170

211

Dolabella series, Quinarius, Sicily, ca. 209-208 BC; AR (g 2,12; mm 15; h 5); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, V, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, dolabella; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 73/2; Sydenham 196.

Extremely rare. Cabinet tone, good extremely fine - about fdc.

150

212

213

214

212

H series, Quinarius, South-East Italy, ca. 211-210 BC; AR (g 2,21; mm 16; h 6); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, V, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, H; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 85/1a; Sydenham 174.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

180

213

Q series, Quinarius, South-East Italy, ca. 211-210 BC; AR (g 2,17; mm 17; h 6); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, V, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, Q; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 86A/1; Sydenham 181.

Very rare and among the best specimens known. Gold toning, centered on a large flan, about fdc.

300

214

L series, Victoriatus, Luceria, ca. 214-208 BC; AR (g 3,24; mm 17; h 8); Laureate head of Jupiter r., Rv. Victory crowning trophy; between, L; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 97/1c; Sydenham 121.

Dark patina, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

150 75

215

Q series, Victoriatus, Apulia, ca. 211-210 BC; AR (g 3,15; mm 17; h 3); Laureate head of Jupiter r., Rv. Victory crowning trophy; between, Q; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 102/1; Sydenham 115.

Scarce. Beautiful style, lustrous and good extremely fine - about fdc.

180

216

B series, Denarius, Etruria (?), ca. 211-208 BC; AR (g 4,27; mm 20; h 10); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, B; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 104/1a; Sydenham 204.

Very rare. Cabinet tone, large flan, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

380

217

218

219

217

Knife (first) series, Denarius, Central Italy (?), ca. 211-208 BC; AR (g 4,34; mm 19; h 12); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, knife; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 109/1; Sydenham 165.

Rare. Lustrous, struck on a large flan, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

200

218

Star (first) series, Denarius, Rome, ca. 206-195 BC; AR (g 4,22; mm 18; h 1); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, seven-rayed star; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 113/1; Sydenham 263.

Delicate iridescent tone, good extremely fine.

140

219

Butting Bull series, Denarius, Rome, ca. 206-195 BC; AR (g 3,47; mm 19; h 11); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, butting bull r.; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 116/1b; Sydenham 280.

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

220

76

220

221

220

Rudder series, Denarius, Rome, ca. 206-195 BC; AR (g 4,28; mm 19; h 8); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, rudder; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 117A/1; Sydenham 261.

Lustrous, minor flattening at h 1, oherwise good extremely fine.

120

221

Sow series, Victoriatus, Rome, ca. 206-195 BC; AR (g 2,92; mm 17; h 3); Laureate head of Jupiter r., Rv. Victory crowning trophy; between, sow r.; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 121/1; Sydenham 253.

Cabinet tone, traces of over-striking as usual on this issue, otherwise extremely fine.

120

222

A. Terentius Varro, Denarius, Uncertain mint, ca. 206-200 BC; AR (g 3,58; mm 18; h 1); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, VAR ligate; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 126/1; Terentia 1; Sydenham 275.

Rare. Cabinet tone, high relief, good extremely fine.

200

223

224

225

223

"Shield and Carnix series, Denarius, Uncertain mint, ca. 206-200 BC; AR (g 3,54; mm 18; h 1); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, shield and carnyx; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 128/1; Decia 1; Sydenham 290a.

Rare. Toned, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

220

224

TAMP series, Denarius, Rome, ca. 194-190 BC; AR (g 3,70; mm 19; h 11); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; above, TAMP ligate ; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 133/2b; Baebia 1; Sydenham 334.

Grey-gold toning, good extremely fine.

200

225

Anonymous, Denarius, Rome, ca. 189-180 BC; AR (g 3,98; mm 18; h 7); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 139/1; but our specimen is by the same engraver of 120/2: could be considerated a variant of the second knife series.

Rare stylistic variant. Lightly toned, minor peeling on edge, anyway good extremely fine.

170 77

227

226

228

226

L. Autronius, Denarius, Rome, ca. 189-180 BC; AR (g 3,83; mm 18; h 2); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, AVTR ligate; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 146/1; Autronia 1; Sydenham 341a.

Very rare. A minor dot on edge, anyway good extremely fine. Ex Giessener Münzhandlung Dieter Gorny, 9 April 1992, lot 544.

220

227

Prawn series, Denarius, Rome, ca. 179-170 BC; AR (g 3,97; mm 18; h 12); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Luna in biga r.; below, prawn; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 156/1; Sydenham 343.

Toned, extremely fine.

200

228

Fly series, Denarius, Rome, ca. 179-170 BC; AR (g 3,97; mm 19; h 8); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Luna in biga r.; below, fly; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 159/2; Sydenham 322.

Toned, good extremely fine.

200

229

Ear series, Denarius, Uncertain mint, ca. 199-170 BC; AR (g 3,68; mm 20; h 3); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, ear; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 170/1; Sydenham 286.

Very rare and in exceptional condition for this difficult issue. Lightly toned and good extremely fine.

380

230

231

230

D series, Denarius, Uncertain mint, ca. 199-170 BC; AR (g 3,90; mm 19; h 6); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, D; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 171/1; Sydenham 285.

Very rare, lustrous and extremely fine.

220

231

Gryphon series, Denarius, Rome, ca. 169-158 BC; AR (g 3,97; mm 18; h 12); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, gryphon; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 182/1; Sydenham 283.

Cabinet tone, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

140 78

232

233

232

Pinarius Natta, Denarius, Rome, 155 BC; AR (g 4,02; mm 17; h 8); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding whip and reins; below, NAT; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 200/1; Pinaria 2; Sydenham 328.

Attractive rainbow tone, good extremely fine - about fdc.

140

233

Pinarius Natta, Denarius, Rome, 155 BC; AR (g 3,93; mm 18; h 4); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding whip and reins; below, NAT; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 200/1; Pinaria 2; Sydenham 328.

Lustrous, about fdc.

120

234

235

236

234

C. Maianus, Denarius, Rome, 153 BC; AR (g 3,71; mm 17; h 4); 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.

Cabinet tone, high relief, good extremely fine - about fdc.

140

235

C. Maianus, Denarius, Rome, 153 BC; AR (g 4,19; mm 17; h 9); 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.

Lustrous, good extremely fine.

120

236

L. Saufeius, Denarius, Rome, 152 BC; AR (g 4,19; mm 17; h 8); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins and whip; below, L SAVF; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 204/1; Saufeia 1; Sydenham 384.

Gold toning, some green deposits on edge, about fdc.

150

237

P. Cornelius Sulla, Denarius, Rome, 151 BC; AR (g 4,03; mm 18; h 3); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins and whip; below, P SVLA; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 205/1; Cornelia 1; Sydenham 386.

Beautiful cabinet tone, about fdc.

140

79

238

239

240

238

P. Cornelius Sulla, Denarius, Rome, 151 BC; AR (g 4,08; mm 18; h 6); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins and whip; below, P SVLA; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 205/1; Cornelia 1; Sydenham 386.

Cabinet tone, good extremely fine - about fdc.

100

239

Spurius Afranius, Denarius, Rome, 150 BC; AR (g 4,07; mm 19; h 12); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding whip and reins; below, S AFRA; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 206/1; Afrania 1; Sydenham 388.

Lustrous, large flan, good extremely fine - about fdc.

140

240

Pinarius Natta, Denarius, Rome, 149 BC; AR (g 3,96; 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.

Cabinet tone, good extremely fine - about fdc.

150

241

Pinarius Natta, Denarius, Rome, 149 BC; AR (g 3,94; mm 18; h 5); 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.

Lightly toned, good extremely fine - about fdc.

150

242

243

244

242

C. Junius C.f., Denarius, Rome, 149 BC; AR (g 4,04; mm 18; h 10); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, C IVNI C F; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 210/1; Junia 1; Sydenham 392.

Lustrous, good extremely fine - about fdc.

120

243

C. Junius C.f., Denarius, Rome, 149 BC; AR (g 3,97; mm 18; h 1); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, C IVNI C F; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 210/1; Junia 1; Sydenham 392.

Cabinet tone and good extremely fine.

140

244

M. Atilius Saranus, Denarius, Rome, 148 BC; AR (g 4,13; mm 18; h 2); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, SARAN; before, X, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, M ATILI; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 214/1b; Atilia 8; Sydenham 398b.

Lustrous, well centered, good extremely fine - about fdc.

140 80

245

246

245

M. Atilius Saranus, Denarius, Rome, 148 BC; AR (g 4,02; mm 18; h 3); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, SARAN; before, X, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, M ATILI; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 214/1b; Atilia 8; Sydenham 398b.

Lustrous, well centered, good extremely fine.

120

246

Q. Marcius Libo, Denarius, Rome, 148 BC; AR (g 3,82; mm 19; h 12); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, LIBO; before, X, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, Q MARC; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 215/1; Marcia 1; Sydenham 396.

Lightly toned and good extremely fine - about fdc.

140

248

247

249

247

L. Sempronius Pitio, Denarius, Rome, 148 BC; AR (g 4,06; mm 17; h 2); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, PITIO; before, X, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, L SEMP; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 216/1; Sempronia Cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

150

248

C. Terentius Lucanus, Denarius, Rome, 147 BC; AR (g 4,20; mm 20; h 11); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, Victory holding wreath and X, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, C TER LVC; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 217/1; Terentia 10; Sydenham 425.

Cabinet tone with some scattered deposits, large flan, good extremely fine - about fdc.

140

249

C. Antestius, Denarius, Rome, 146 BC; AR (g 3,82; mm 17; h 5); Helmeted head of Roma r.; before, X; behind, dog walking upwards, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, C ANTESTI; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 219/1a; Antestia 2; Sydenham 406.

Lustrous, extremely fine.

120

251

250 250

C. Antestius, Denarius, Rome, 146 BC; AR (g 3,65; mm 19; h 10); Helmeted head of Roma r.; before, X; behind, C ANTESTI, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, dog r. with one fore-feet raised; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 219/1d; Antestia 1; Sydenham 411.

A rare variety. Lustrous, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

150

251

C. Antestius, Denarius, Rome, 146 BC ; AR (g 3,61; mm 19; h 6); Helmeted head of Roma r.; before, *; behind, C ANTESTI, RV. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, dog r. with both fore-feet raised; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 219/1e; Antestia 1; Sydhenam 411. Lovely old cabinet tone, about fdc.

120 81

253

252 252

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. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, M IVNI; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 220/1; Junia 8; Sydenham 408.

Cabinet tone and good extremely fine - about fdc.

140

253

M. Junius Silanus, Denarius, Rome, 145 BC; AR (g 4,15; mm 19; h 3); Helmeted head of Roma r.; before, X; behind, ass head, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, M IVNI; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 220/1; Junia 8; Sydenham 408.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

130

254

256

255

254

T. Annius Rufus, Denarius, Rome, 144 BC; AR (g 3,79; mm 21; h 7); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga r., holding reins, sceptre and thunderbolt; below, AN RVF; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 221/1; Aurelia 19; Sydenham 409.

Lightly toned, large flan, minor die break on obverse, about fdc.

150

255

Anonymous, Denarius, Rome, 143 BC; AR (g 3,41; mm 19; h 2); 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, good extremely fine.

170

256

C. Titinius, Denarius, Rome, 141 BC; AR (g 3,99; mm 17; h 6); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, XVI, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding whip and reins; below, C TITINI; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 226/1a; Titinia 7; Sydenham 445.

Lustrous, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

120

258

257 257

M. Aurelius Cotta, Denarius, Rome, 139 BC; AR (g 3,79; mm 19; h 2); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X; before, COTA, Rv. Hercules in biga of centaurs r., holding club and reins; centaurs each carry branch; below, M AVRELI; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 229/1b; Aurelia 16; Sydenham 429.

Rare. Gold toning, good extremely fine.

280

258

A. Spurilius, Denarius, Rome, 139 BC; AR (g 3,90; mm 18; h 10); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Luna in biga r., holding reins and goad; below, A SPVRI; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 230/1; Spurilia 1; Sydenham 448.

Cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

120 82

259

260

261

259

C. Renius, Denarius, Rome, 138 BC; AR (g 4,06; mm 16; h 4); 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.

Lustrous and about fdc.

140

260

Cn. Gellius, Denarius, Rome, 138 BC; AR (g 4,04; mm 19; h 3); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X; all within laurel wreath, Rv. Warrior (Mars ?) in quadriga r., grasping captive beside him; below, CN GEL; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 232/1; Gellia 1; Sydenham 434.

Lustrous, minor surface green oxides on reverse, good extremely fine.

150

261

P. Aelius Paetus, Denarius, Rome, 138 BC; AR (g 3,78; mm 19; h 5); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, P PAETVS; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 233/1; Aelia 3; Sydenham 455.

Cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

120

262

P. Aelius Paetus, Denarius, Rome, 138 BC; AR (g 3,47; mm 18; h 3); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, P PAETVS; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 233/1; Aelia 3; Sydenham 455.

Lustrous, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

120

263

Ti. Veturius Gracchi f. Sempronianus, Denarius, Rome, 137 BC; AR (g 3,94; mm 19; h 9); 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, good extremely fine.

200 83

264

265

264

Ti. Veturius Gracchi f. Sempronianus, Denarius, Rome, 137 BC; AR (g 3,41; mm 20; h 4); 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.

Deeply toned, good extremely fine.

140

265

Sex. Pompeius Fostlus, Denarius, Rome, 137 BC; AR (g 3,89; mm 18; h 12); 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.

Old cabinet tone, high relief, good extremely fine.

140

266

Sex. Pompeius Fostlus, Denarius, Rome, 137 BC; AR (g 3,96; mm 20; 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, with almost all the complete legend, about fdc.

140

267

268

267

M. Baebius Q.f. Tampilus, Denarius, Rome, 137 BC; AR (g 3,99; mm 19; h 1); 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, about fdc.

150

268

M. Baebius Q.f. Tampilus, Denarius, Rome, 137 BC; AR (g 3,87; mm 17; h 3); 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.

Very rare variety with no arrow on reverse. Lustrous and fdc.

160 84

270

269 269

Cn. Lucretius Trio, Denarius, Rome, 136 BC; AR (g 4,06; mm 20; h 5); 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.

Pleasant gold toning, about fdc.

140

270

L. Antestius Gragulus, Denarius, Rome, 136 BC; AR (g 3,88; mm 20; h 2); 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 4.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

140

272

271 271

L. Antestius Gragulus, Denarius, Rome, 136 BC; AR (g 3,98; mm 20; h 4); 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 4.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

150

272

L. Antestius Gragulus, Denarius, Rome, 136 BC; AR (g 3,91; mm 19; h 10); 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 4.

Cabinet tone with some desposits, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

120

273

274

275

273

C. Servilius M.f., Denarius, Rome, 136 BC; AR (g 3,94; mm 20; h 7); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, wreath; below, * and ROMA, Rv. The Dioscuri riding apart; in ex. C SERVEILI M F. Crawford 239/1; Servilia 1; Sydenham 525.

Lightly toned, high relief, about fdc.

120

274

C. Curiatius C.f. Trigeminus, Denarius, Rome, 135 BC; AR (g 3,95; mm 18; h 7); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, TRIG; before, X, Rv. Juno, wearing diadem and crowned by Victory, in quadriga r., holding sceptre and reins; below, C CVR F; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 240/1a; Curiatia 2; Sydenham 459.

Lovely gold toning, about fdc.

120

275

C. Curiatius C.f. Trigeminus, Denarius, Rome, 135 BC; AR (g 4,00; mm 17; h 7); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, TRIG; before, X, Rv. Juno, wearing diadem and crowned by Victory, in quadriga r., holding sceptre and reins; below, C CVR F; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 240/1a; Curiatia 2; Sydenham 459.

Lustrous, about fdc.

120 85

276

277

276

C. Minucius Augurinus, Denarius, Rome, 135 BC; AR (g 3,95; mm 18; h 1); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, ROMA; before, X, Rv. The Columna Minucia at Porta Trigemina, with spiral shaft surmounted by statue, two large grain ears and foreparts of lion at base, to r. M. Minucius Faesus, veiled and togate, holding lituus, to l. togate man holding loaves or cakes, resting foot on modius; above, C A - VG. Crawford 242/1; Minucia 3; Sydenham 463.

Lightly toned, centered, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

150

277

Ti. Minucius C.f. Augurinus, Denarius, Rome, 134 BC; AR (g 3,95; mm 18; h 1); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, *, Rv. The Columna Minucia at Porta Trigemina, with spiral shaft surmounted by statue, two large grain ears at base, to r. M. Minucius Faesus, veiled and togate, holding lituus, to l. togate man holding loaves or cakes, resting foot on modius; on l., TI MINVCI C F; on r., AVGVRINI; above, RO - MA. Crawford 243/1; Minucia 9; Sydenham 494.

Lustrous, good extremely fine - about fdc.

150

278

Ti. Minucius C.f. Augurinus, Denarius, Rome, 134 BC; AR (g 3,95; mm 19; h 9); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, *, Rv. The Columna Minucia at Porta Trigemina, with spiral shaft surmounted by statue, two large grain ears at base, to r.

M. Minucius Faesus, veiled and togate, holding lituus, to l. togate man holding loaves or cakes, resting foot on modius; on l., TI MINVCI C F; on r., AVGVRINI; above, RO - MA. Crawford 243/1; Minucia 9; Sydenham 494.

Cabinet tone, well centered reverse, about fdc.

160

279

280

279

C. Aburius Geminus, Denarius, Rome, 134 BC; AR (g 3,96; mm 19; h 12); 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.

Lustrous, good extremely fine - about fdc.

140

280

C. Aburius Geminus, Denarius, Rome, 134 BC; AR (g 3,88; mm 18; h 12); 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.

Lightly toned, about fdc.

140 86

281

M. Marcius Mn.f., Denarius, Rome, 134 BC; AR (g 3,95; mm 17; h 6); 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, high relief, fdc.

150

282

M. Marcius Mn.f., Denarius, Rome, 134 BC; AR (g 3,92; mm 17; h 1); 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, high relief, fdc.

140

283

P. Maenius M.f. Antiaticus, Denarius, Rome, 132 BC; AR (g 3,87; mm 19; h 7); 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 with delicate gold toning, fdc.

150 87

285

284 284

P. Maenius M.f. Antiaticus, Denarius, Rome, 132 BC; AR (g 3,93; mm 19; h 6); 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, good extremely ďŹ ne - about fdc.

150

285

P. Maenius M.f. Antiaticus, Denarius, Rome, 132 BC; AR (g 3,88; mm 19; h 2); 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 with delicate gold toning, about fdc.

150

286

P. Maenius M.f. Antiaticus, Denarius, Rome, 132 BC; AR (g 3,97; mm 18; h 6); 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 about fdc.

150

287

P. Maenius M.f. Antiaticus, Denarius, Rome, 132 BC; AR (g 4,02; mm 18; h 6); 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 about fdc.

150

288

M. Aburius M.f. Geminus, Denarius, Rome, 132 BC; AR (g 3,99; mm 20; h 9); 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, large an, fdc.

140 88

289

M. Aburius M.f. Geminus, Denarius, Rome, 132 BC; AR (g 3,95; mm 18; h 3); 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 with delicate gold toning, fdc.

150

290

M. Aburius M.f. Geminus, Denarius, Rome, 132 BC; AR (g 3,98; mm 19; h 3); 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, good extremely fine - about fdc.

140

291

M. Aburius M.f. Geminus, Denarius, Rome, 132 BC; AR (g 3,97; mm 18; h 4); 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 with delicate gold toning, fdc.

140

292

293

292

T. Cloelius, Denarius, Rome, 128 BC; AR (g 3,93; mm 19; h 3); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, wreath; below, ROMA, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins; below, corn-ear; in ex. T. CLOVLI. Crawford 260/1; Cloulia 1; Sydenham 516.

Gold toning, large flan, good extremely fine.

150

293

Cn. Domitius (Ahenobarbus or Calvinus), Denarius, Rome, 128 BC; AR (g 3,94; mm 19; h 2); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, corn-ear; before, *, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins and whip; above, ROMA; below, man fighting lion; in ex. CN DOM. Crawford 261/1; Domitia 14; Sydenham 514.

Lightly toned, high relief, good extremely fine.

140 89

294

Cn. Domitius (Ahenobarbus or Calvinus), Denarius, Rome, 128 BC; AR (g 3,85; mm 19; h 12); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, corn-ear; before, *, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins and whip; above, ROMA; below, man fighting lion; in ex. CN DOM. Crawford 261/1; Domitia 14; Sydenham 514.

Lightly toned, some deposits on obverse; high relief, well centered reverse, good extremely fine - about fdc.

160

295

296

295

Elephant's head series, Denarius, Rome, 128 BC; AR (g 3,92; mm 18; h 6); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, *, Rv. Goddess in biga r., holding sceptre, reins and branch; below horses, elephant's head with bell attached and ROMA. Crawford 262/1; Caecilia 38; Sydenham 496.

Lustrous and about fdc.

140

296

C. Servilius Vatia, Denarius, Rome, 127 BC; AR (g 3,99; mm 18; h 7); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, lituus; before, *; below, ROMA, Rv. Battle on horseback between two warriors; the shield of horseman on r. inscribed M; in ex.

C SERVEIL. Crawford 264/1; Servilia 6; Sydenham 483.

Old cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

180

297

C. Cassius, Denarius, Rome, 126 BC; AR (g 4,01; mm 19; h 1); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, voting urn and *, Rv. Libertas in quadriga r., holding reins, vindicta and pileus; below, C CASSI; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 266/1; Cassia 1; Sydenham 502.

Lightly toned, high relief, undoubtedly fdc.

160 90

298

C. Cassius, Denarius, Rome, 126 BC; AR (g 3,92; mm 19; h 3); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, voting urn and *, Rv. Libertas in quadriga r., holding reins, vindicta and pileus; below, C CASSI; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 266/1; Cassia 1; Sydenham 502.

Delicate red toning in the interstices, high relief, about fdc.

150

299

300

299

Q. Fabius Labeo, Denarius, Rome, 124 BC; AR (g 3,95; mm 18; h 3); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, ROMA; before, X LABEO, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga r., holding sceptre, reins and thunderbolt; below, rostrum; in ex. Q FABI. Crawford 273/1; Fabia 1; Sydenham 532.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

140

300

Q. Minucius Rufus, Denarius, Rome, 122 BC; AR (g 3,89; mm 18; h 8); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, RVF; before, X, Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, Q MINV; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 277/1; Minucia 1; Sydenham 421.

Lightly toned, an invisible scratch on obverse, good extremely fine.

120

301

M. Furius L.f. Philus, Denarius, Rome, 119 BC; AR (g 3,88; mm 20; h 1); Laureate head of Janus; around, M FOVRI L F, Rv. Roma standing l., wearing Corinthian helmet and holding sceptre, crowning trophy flanked by a carnyx and shield on each side; above her head, star; behind, ROMA; in ex. PHILI. Crawford 281/1; Furia 18; Sydenham 529.

Lustrous and about fdc.

140 91

302

303

304

302

M. Calidius, Q. Metellus and Cn. Fulvius, Denarius, Rome, 117 or 116 BC; AR (g 3,94; mm 18; h 6); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, ROMA; before, *, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins and wreath; below, CN FOVL ligate; in ex. M CAL Q MET. Crawford 284/1b; Calidia 3, Caecilia 36, Fulvia 1; Sydenham 539a.

Cabinet tone, high relief, about fdc.

150

303

Q. Curtius and M. Silanus, Denarius, Rome, 116 or 115 BC; AR (g 3,81; mm 19; h 6); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X; before, Q CVRT, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga r., holding thunderbolt and sceptre; above, lituus; below, M SILA; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 285/2; Curtia 2, Junia 9; Sydenham 537.

Cabinet tone, high relief, good extremely fine.

140

304

M. Sergius Silus, Denarius, Rome, 116 or 115 BC; AR (g 3,92; mm 18; h 7); Helmeted head of Roma r.; before, EX S C; behind, ROMA and *, Rv. Horseman l., holding sword and a severed gallic head; before, Q; below, M SERGI; in ex.

SILVS. Crawford 286/1; Sergia 1; Sydenham 534.

Cabinet tone, high relief, good extremely fine / extremely fine.

150

305

M. Cipius M.f., Denarius, Rome, 115 or 114 BC; AR (g 3,99; mm 17; h 10); Helmeted head of Roma r.; before, M CIPI MF; behind, X, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins and palm-branch; below, rudder; in ex. ROMA. Crawford 289/1; Cipia 1; Sydenham 546.

Lightly toned, high relief, fdc.

150

306

P. Licinius Nerva, Denarius, Rome, 113 or 112 BC; AR (g 3,85; mm 17; h 1); Helmeted bust of Roma l., holding shield and spear; around, crescent and *; behind, ROMA, Rv. Voting scene in the Comitium: one voter on l. of pons receives ballot from attendant below, another voter on r. of pons places ballot in cista; above, P NERVA; on top of coin, bar on which stands tablet bearing letter P. Crawford 292/1; Licinia 7; Sydenham 548.

Pleasant cabinet tone, well centered reverse, about fdc.

260 92

307

T. Didius, Denarius, Rome, 113 or 112 BC; AR (g 3,95; mm 19; h 7); Helmeted head of Roma r.; below, *; behind, ROMA in monogram, Rv. Battle between gladiator armed with whip and gladiator armed with stave; in ex. T DEIDI. Crawford 294/1; Didia 2; Sydenham 550.

A superb coin, with a centered and detailed reverse as if it were a painting. Grey toning, perfectly struck on sound metal: fdc.

600

308

L. Caesius, Denarius, Rome, 112 or 111 BC; AR (g 3,88; mm 21; h 12); 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.

Reddish tone, large flan, good extremely fine.

220

310

309

309

Appius Claudius Pulcher, T. Manlius Mancinus and Q. Urbinius, Denarius, Rome, 111 or 110 BC; AR (g 4,20; mm 17; h 3); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, quadrangular device, Rv. Victory in triga r., holding reins; in ex. AP CL T MAL Q VR. Crawford 299/1a; Claudia 2, Mallia 1; Sydenham 570.

Lightly toned, good extreney fine.

140

310

Appius Claudius Pulcher, T. Manlius Mancinus and Q. Urbinius, Denarius, Rome, 111 or 110 BC; AR (g 3,88; mm 17; h 4); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, quadrangular device, Rv. Victory in triga r., holding reins; in ex. AP CL T MAL Q VR. Crawford 299/1a; Claudia 2, Mallia 1; Sydenham 570.

Gold toning, good extreney fine - about fdc.

140

93

311

312

311

Appius Claudius Pulcher, T. Manlius Mancinus and Q. Urbinius, Denarius, Rome, 111 or 110 BC; AR (g 3,87; mm 18; h 4); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, quadrangular device, Rv. Victory in triga r., holding reins; in ex. AP CL T MAL Q VR. Crawford 299/1a; Claudia 2, Mallia 1; Sydenham 570.

Lightly toned, large an, about fdc.

100

312

C. Claudius Pulcher, Denarius, Rome, 110 or 109 BC; AR (g 3,94; mm 18; h 6); Helmeted head of Roma r., Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins; in ex. C PVLCHER. Crawford 300/1; Claudia 1; Sydenham 569.

Lightly toned, good extremely ďŹ ne - about fdc.

140

313

Mn. Fonteius, Denarius, Rome, 108-107 BC; AR (g 3,82; mm 19; h 3); Jugate, laureate, heads of Dioscuri r.; before, X, Rv. Ship r., displaying doliolum in stern; above, MN FONTEI; below, control letter. Crawford 307/1b; Fonteia 7; Sydenham 566.

Cabinet tone and about fdc.

300

314

M. Herennius, Denarius, Rome, 108 or 107 BC; AR (g 4,03; mm 18; h 12); Head of Pietas r., wearing diadem; behind, PIETAS, Rv. One of the Pii fratres (Anphinomos or Anapias) running r., bearing his father on his shoulders; behind, M HERENNI; before, control mark. Crawford 308/1b; Herennia 1; Sydenham 567a.

Lightly toned, well centered, about fdc.

220

94

316

315

315

L. Cornelius Scipio Asiaticus, Denarius Serratus, Rome, 106 BC; AR (g 3,92; mm 19; h 3); Laureate head of Jupiter l., Rv. Jupiter in quadriga r., holding reins, sceptre and thunderbolt; above, control letter; in ex. L SCIP ASIAG. Crawford 311/1d; Cornelia 24; Sydenham 576b.

Lustrous, well centered obverse, about fdc.

120

316

L. Thorius Balbus, Denarius, Rome, 105 BC; AR (g 3,95; mm 20; h 8); Head of Juno Sospita r., wearing goat-skin; behind, ISMR, Rv. Bull charging r.; above, control letter; below, L THORIVS; in ex. BALBVS. Crawford 316/1; Thoria 1; Sydenham 598.

Lustrous, about fdc.

180

317

318

319

317

L. Thorius Balbus, Denarius, Rome, 105 BC; AR (g 3,91; mm 20; h 3); Head of Juno Sospita r., wearing goat-skin; behind, ISMR, Rv. Bull charging r.; above, control letter; below, L THORIVS; in ex. BALBVS. Crawford 316/1; Thoria 1; Sydenham 598.

Lustrous, some deposits, about fdc.

150

318

L. Thorius Balbus, Denarius, Rome, 105 BC; AR (g 4,00; mm 19; h 1); Head of Juno Sospita r., wearing goat-skin; behind, ISMR, Rv. Bull charging r.; above, control letter; below, L THORIVS; in ex. BALBVS. Crawford 316/1; Thoria 1; Sydenham 598.

Lustrous with minor gold toning, about fdc.

120

319

L. Appuleius Saturninus, Denarius, Rome, 104 BC; AR (g 3,92; mm 19; h 9); Helmeted head of Roma l., Rv. Saturn in quadriga r., holding reins and harpa; above, control letter; in ex. L SATVRN. Crawford 317/3a; Appuleia 1; Sydenham 578.

Lustrous, with some deposits, fdc.

150

320

L. Appuleius Saturninus, Denarius, Rome, 104 BC; AR (g 4,00; mm 19; h 9); Saturn in quadriga r., holding reins and harpa; in ex. ROMA, Rv. Saturn in quadriga r., holding reins and harpa; below, control letter; in ex. L SATVRN. Crawford 317/2; Appuleia 3; Sydenham 580.

Rare. Lightly toned, extremely ďŹ ne / good extremely ďŹ ne.

300

95

321

322

323

321

C. Coelius Caldus, Denarius, Rome, 104 BC; AR (g 3,96; mm 17; h 4); Helmeted head of Roma l., Rv. Victory in biga l., holding reins; above, control letter; below, C COIL; in ex. CALD. Crawford 318/1a; Coelia 2; Sydenham 582.

Lightly toned, high relief, good extremely fine.

140

322

L. Julius, Denarius, Rome, 101 BC; AR (g 3,92; mm 18; h 6); 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, high relief, about fdc.

140

323

M. Lucilius Rufus, Denarius, Rome, 101 BC; AR (g 4,00; mm 20; h 2); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, PV; all within laurel wreath, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins and whip; below, M LVCILI; above, RVF. Crawford 324/1; Lucilia 1; Sydenham 599.

Lightly toned, large flan, good extremely fine.

150

324 P. Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus M.f., Denarius, Rome, 100 BC; AR (g 3,77; mm 18; h 12); Bust of Hercules seen from behind, with head turned to r. and club over shoulder; on l., shield; on r., control letter; below, ROMA, Rv. Roma helmeted and standing facing, holding spear; on r., male figure crowning her and holding cornucopiae; on l., control letter; in ex. LENT MAR F; all within laurel wreath. Crawford 329/1b; Cornelia 25; Sydenham 604a.

Lightly toned, high relief, about fdc.

460

325

L. Caecilius Metellus, C. Poblicius Malleolus and A. Postumius Sp.f. Albinus, Denarius, Rome, late 90s BC; AR (g 4,02; 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, high relief, about fdc.

220

96

326

D. Junius Silanus L.f., Denarius, Rome, 91 BC; AR (g 3,99; mm 17; h 4); Diademed head of Salus r.; below, SALVS; before, control letter; torque as border, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins, whip and palm branch; below, ROMA; in ex.

D SILANVS L F. Crawford 337/2c; Junia 18; Sydenham 645.

Lustrous and good extremely ďŹ ne.

220

327

D. Junius Silanus L.f., Denarius, Rome, 91 BC; AR (g 3,89; mm 18; h 1); 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.

Lustrous and about fdc.

150

328

Q. Titius, Denarius, Rome, 90 BC; AR (g 3,97; mm 17; h 12); Bearded head r., wearing winged diadem, Rv. Pegasos r.; below, Q TITI in linear frame. Crawford 341/1; Titia 1; Sydenham 691.

Cabinet tone, well centered and high relief, about fdc.

200

330

329 329

C. Vibius C.f. Pansa, Denarius, Rome, 90 BC; AR (g 3,89; mm 19; h 5); Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, PANSA; before, control mark, Rv. Minerva in quadriga r., holding reins, spear and trophy; in ex. C VIBIVS C F. Crawford 342/5b; Vibia 2; Sydenham 684.

Lightly toned, about fdc.

120

330

C. Vibius C.f. Pansa, Denarius, Rome, 90 BC; AR (g 3,95; mm 18; h 5); Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, PANSA; before, control mark, Rv. Minerva in quadriga r., holding reins, spear and trophy; in ex. C VIBIVS C F. Crawford 342/5b; Vibia 2; Sydenham 684.

Cabinet tone, about fdc.

120

97

331

332

333

331

M. Porcius Cato, Denarius, Rome, 89 BC; AR (g 3,95; mm 18; h 3); Draped female bust r.; behind, ROMA; below, M CATO, Rv. Victory seated r., holding patera and palm branch; below, ST; in ex. VICTRIX. Crawford 343/1c; Porcia 6; Sydenham 596a.

Gold toning, good extremely fine.

180

332

L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus, Denarius, Rome, 89 BC; AR (g 3,68; mm 17; h 1); Head of Titus Tatius r.; behind, SABIN; before, palm-branch, Rv. Rape of the Sabine women; in ex. L TITVRI. Crawford 344/1b; Tituria 2; Sydenham 698a.

Lustrous, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

140

333

The Bellum Sociale, Denarius, Bovianum, ca. 89 BC; AR (g 3,60; mm 19; h 7); Laureate head of Italia l.; behind, Viteliu in Oscan characters, Rv. Soldier wearing helmet and cloak, standing facing, head r., holding reversed spear; his l. foot is placed on a Roman standard; by his r. side, recumbent bull; in ex. M. Sydenham 627; Campana 140.

Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Cabinet tone with Some cleaning traces on fields, otherwise good extremely fine.

650

334

Cn. Cornelius Lentulus Clodianus, Quinarius, Rome, 88 BC; AR (g 1,94; mm 16; h 9); Laureate head of Jupiter r., Rv. Victory crowning trophy; in ex. CN LENT. Crawford 345/2; Cornelia 51; Sydenham 703.

Cabinet tone, large flan, about fdc.

120

335

336

335

C. Marcius Censorinus, Denarius, Rome, 88 BC; AR (g 4,07; mm 19; h 12); Jugate heads of Numa Pompilius, bearbed, and Ancus Marcius, not bearbed, r., Rv. Desultor r., wearing conical cap and holding whip; below, control letter; in ex. C CENSO. Crawford 346/1f-g; Marcia 18; Sydenham 713.

Cabinet tone on obverse and lightly toned on reverse, good extremely fine.

170

336

L. Rubrius Dossenus, Denarius, Rome, 87 BC; AR (g 3,54; mm 16; h 4); Helmeted bust of Minerva r., wearing aegis; behind, DOS, Rv. Triumphal chariot with side panel decorated with eagle; above, Victory in chariot r.; in ex. L RVBRI. Crawford 348/3; Rubria 3; Sydenham 707.

Cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

140

98

337

338

337

L. Julius Bursio, Denarius, Rome, 85 BC; AR (g 3,72; mm 21; h 7); Male head r., with attributes of Apollo, Mercury and Neptune; behind, control symbol, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins and wreath; above, control numeral; in ex. L IVLI BVRSIO. Crawford 352/1c; Julia 5; Sydenham 728c.

Lustrous, large flan, good extremely fine.

100

338

Mn. Fonteius C.f., Denarius, Rome, 85 BC; AR (g 4,08; mm 19; h 9); Laureate head of Apollo Veiovis r.; below, thunderbolt; behind, MN FONTEI C F; before, monogram APV, Rv. Winged figure on goat r.; above, pilei of the Dioscuri; in ex. thyrsus; all within laurel wreath. Crawford 353/1a; Fonteia 9; Sydenham 724.

Gold toning, good extremely fine - about fdc.

140

339

Mn. Fonteius C.f., Denarius, Rome, 85 BC; AR (g 4,01; mm 19; h 6); Laureate head of Apollo Veiovis r.; below, thunderbolt; behind, MN FONTEI; before, C F, Rv. Winged figure on goat r.; above, pilei of the Dioscuri; in ex. thyrsus; all within laurel wreath. Crawford 353/1c; Fonteia 10; Sydenham 724a.

Gold toning, large flan, about fdc.

180

340

Mn. Fonteius C.f., Denarius, Rome, 85 BC; AR (g 3,81; mm 19; h 12); Laureate head of Apollo Veiovis r.; below, thunderbolt; behind, MN FONTEI; before, C F, Rv. Winged figure on goat r.; to either side, pilei of the Dioscuri; in ex. thyrsus; all within laurel wreath. Crawford 353/1d; Fonteia 11; Sydenham 724b.

Lustrous, well centered reverse, good extremely fine / about fdc.

150 99

341

P. Crepusius, Denarius, Rome, 82 BC; AR (g 4,51; mm 17; h 12); 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.

Lustrous, struck on a thick, heavy, an: about fdc.

170

342

C. Mamilius Limetanus, Denarius Serratus, Rome, 82 BC; AR (g 4,25; mm 19; h 10); 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.

Lustrous and about fdc.

280

343

C. Mamilius Limetanus, Denarius Serratus, Rome, 82 BC; AR (g 3,96; mm 19; h 9); 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.

Lightly toned and about fdc.

240

344

L. Marcius Censorinus, Denarius, Rome, 82 BC; AR (g 3,91; mm 17; h 8); Laureated head of Apollo r., Rv. Marsyas walking l., holding wine-skin over shoulder; behind, column bearing statue on top; before, L CENSOR. Crawford 363/1d; Marcia 24; Sydenham 737.

Lightly toned, about fdc. With a unidentiďŹ ed sale ticket: 27 October 1982, lot 354 180

100

345

Q. Antonius Balbus, Denarius Serratus, Rome, 83-82 BC; AR (g 4,07; mm 19; h 4); Laureate head of Jupiter r.; behind, S C, Rv. Victory in quadriga r., holding wreath and palm branch; below, control letter; in ex. Q ANTO BALB / PR. Crawford 364/1d; Antonia 1; Sydenham 742.

Lustrous, well centered, about fdc.

120

346

Q. Antonius Balbus, Denarius Serratus, Rome, 83-82 BC; AR (g 3,96; mm 20; h 8); Laureate head of Jupiter r.; behind, S C; below, control mark, Rv. Victory in quadriga r., holding wreath and palm branch; in ex. Q ANTO BALB / PR. Crawford 364/1c; Antonia 1b; Sydenham 742a.

Lustrous with minor gold toning, about fdc.

150

347

C. Valerius Flaccus, Denarius, Massalia, 82 BC; AR (g 3,81; mm 19; h 7); Draped bust of Victory r.; behind, control letter, Rv. Aquila between two signa inscribed H(astati) - P(rincipes); on l., C VAL FLA; on r., IMPERAT; below, EX - S C. Crawford 365/1b; Valeria 12b; Sydenham 747b.

Lustrous and about fdc.

460

348

L. Cornelius Sulla Felix and L. Manlius Torquatus, Denarius, Military mint traveling with Sulla, 82 BC; AR (g 4,68; mm 16; h 11); Helmeted head of Roma r.; before, L MANLI; behind, PRO Q, Rv. Triumphator, crowned by flying Victory, in quadriga r., holding reins and caduceus; in ex. L SVLLA IM. Crawford 367/5; Manlia 4, Cornelia 42; Sydenham 757.

Lustrous, struck on a small flan, good extremely fine - about fdc.

200

101

349

A. Postumius A.f. Sp.n. Albinus, Denarius Serratus, Rome, 81 BC; AR (g 3,90; mm 19; h 8); 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.

Cabinet tone, large flan, good extremely fine.

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350

A. Postumius A.f. Sp.n. Albinus, Denarius Serratus, Rome, 81 BC; AR (g 4,01; mm 19; h 7); 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.

Pleasant ligh grey patina, good extremely fine.

140

351

A. Postumius A.f. Sp.n. Albinus, Denarius Serratus, Rome, 81 BC; AR (g 3,48; mm 19; h 6); Veiled head of Hispania r.; behind, HISPAN, Rv. Togate figure with hand raised, standing r. between Aquila and fasces with axe; around, A POST A F S N ALBIN. Crawford 372/2; Postumia 8; Sydenham 746.

Lustrous, good extremely fine - about fdc.

200

352

L. Licinius Lucullus Q[uaestor], Denarius, Uncertain mint, 81 BC; AR (g 3,88; mm 19; h 12); Diademed head of Venus r., Rv. Double cornucopiae; below, Q. Crawford 375/2; Cornelia 33; Sydenham 755; L. Pedroni, L'eredità di Tolomeo e le monete di Silla, 'Pomoerium' 3 (1998), pp. 87-98.

Lovely cabinet tone, large flan, good extremely fine.

460

102

353

C. Marius C.f., Denarius Serratus, Rome, ca. 81 BC; AR (g 3,95; mm 19; h 6); Draped bust of Ceres r.; behind, CAPIT and control numeral; before, control symbol, Rv. Ploughman with yoke of oxen l.; above, control numeral; in ex. C MARI C F / S C. Crawford 378/1c; Maria 9; Sydenham 744b.

Lovely gold toning, centered and fdc.

300

354

L. Procilius, Denarius, Rome, 80 BC; AR (g 3,71; mm 19; h 1); 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, about fdc.

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355

L. Procilius, Denarius Serratus, Rome, 80 BC; AR (g 3,85; mm 19; h 6); Head of Juno Sospita r.; behind, S C, Rv. Juno Sospita in biga r., holding shield and spear; below, snake; in ex. L PROCILI F. Crawford 379/2; Procilia 2; Sydenham 772.

Pleasant ligh grey patina, good extremely ďŹ ne.

200

356

C. Naevius Balbus, Denarius Serratus, Rome, 79 BC; AR (g 3,94; mm 18; h 10); 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 fdc.

180

103

357

Ti. Claudius Ti.f. Ap.n., Denarius Serratus, Rome, 79 BC; AR (g 3,76; mm 18; h 4); 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.

Lightly toned, well centered, fdc.

150

359

358

358

Ti. Claudius Ti.f. Ap.n., Denarius Serratus, Rome, 79 BC; AR (g 3,76; 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.

Lustrous, about extremely ďŹ ne - about fdc.

140

359

L. Papius, Denarius Serratus, Rome, 79 BC; AR (g 3,87; mm 19; h 4); Head of Juno Sospita r.; behind, control symbol, Rv. Gryphon leaping r.; below, control symbol; in ex. L PAPI. Crawford 384/1 (s. 108); Papia 1; Sydenham 773.

Lustrous and about fdc.

220

360

M. Volteius M.f., Denarius, Rome, 78 BC; AR (g 4,21; mm 18; h 3); Laureate head of Jupiter r., Rv. Jupiter Capitoline temple; below, M VOLTEI M F. Crawford 385/1; Volteia 1; Sydenham 774.

Lustrous and good extremely ďŹ ne - about fdc.

220

104

361

M. Volteius M.f., Denarius, Rome, 78 BC; AR (g 4,02; mm 18; h 11); Head of Hercules r., wearing lion's skin, Rv. Erymanthian boar r.; in ex. M VOLTEI M F. Crawford 385/2; Volteia 2; Sydenham 775.

Cabinet tone and good extremely fine.

200

362

M. Volteius M.f., Denarius, Rome, 78 BC; AR (g 4,10; mm 17; h 6); Draped male bust r., wearing laureate helmet; behind, control symbol (winged caduceus), Rv. Cybele in biga of lions r., holding reins and patera; above, control letter (B); in ex. M VOLTEI M F. Crawford 385/4; Volteia 4; Sydenham 777.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

240

363

364

363

L. Rutilius Flaccus, Denarius, Rome, 77 BC; AR (g 3,53; mm 18; h 4); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, FLAC, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding wreath and reins; in ex. L RVTILI. Crawford 387/1; Rutilia 1; Sydenham 780.

Cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

120

364

L. Rutilius Flaccus, Denarius, Rome, 77 BC; AR (g 4,16; mm 18; h 6); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, FLAC, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding wreath and reins; in ex. L RVTILI. Crawford 387/1; Rutilia 1; Sydenham 780.

Lightly toned, about fdc.

120

365

P. Satrienus, Denarius, Rome, 77 BC; AR (g 3,77; mm 17; h 6); Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, control numeral, Rv. She-wolf l.; above, ROMA; in ex. P SATRIE / NVS. Crawford 388/1b; Satriena 1; Sydenham 781.

Lustrous and about fdc.

260

105

366

L. Lucretius Trio, Denarius, Rome, 76 BC; AR (g 3,98; mm 18; h 7); Laureate head of Neptune r.; behind, trident and control numeral, Rv. Winged boy on dolphin speeding r.; below, L LVCRETI / TRIO. Crawford 390/2; Lucretia 3; Sydenham 784.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

220

367

C. Egnatius Cn.f. Cn.n. Maxsumus, Denarius, Rome, 75 BC; AR (g 4,14; mm 18; h 2); Bust of Cupid r., with bow and quiver over shoulder; behind, MAXSVMVS, Rv. Two figure inside a distyle temple (Jupiter and Libertas ?); above, thunderbolt and pileus; on l., control numeral; below, C EGNATIVS CN F; on r., CN N. Crawford 391/2; Egnatia 3; Sydenham 788. Scarce. Pleasant old cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

300

368

C. Egnatius Cn.f. Cn.n. Maxsumus, Denarius, Rome, 75 BC; AR (g 4,01; mm 18; h 6); Draped bust of Libertas r., wearing diadem; behind, pileus and MAXSVMVS, Rv. Roma and Venus standing front, each holding staff; Roma holds sword and places foot on wolf's head; Venus has Cupid about to alight on shoulder; on either side, rudder standing on prow; in ex. C EGNATIVS CN F; on r., CN N; on l., control letter. Crawford 391/3; Egnatia 2; Sydenham 787.

Scarce. Pleasant old cabinet tone, good extremely fine - about fdc.

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369

L. Farsuleius Mensor, Denarius, Rome, 75 BC; AR (g 3,95; mm 19; h 6); 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.

Lightly toned, well centered, about fdc.

300

106

370

Cn. Cornelius Lentulus, Denarius, Spain (?), 76-75 BC; AR (g 3,92; 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.

Gold toning, good extremely fine.

220

371

372

371

C. Postumius, Denarius, Rome, 74 BC; AR (g 3,98; mm 18; h 5); Draped bust of Diana r., with bow and quiver over shoulder, Rv. Hound running r.; below, spear; in ex. C POSTVMI / AT (or TA). Crawford 394/1a; Postumia 9; Sydenham 785. Lustrous, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

180

372

C. Postumius, Denarius, Rome, 74 BC; AR (g 3,86; mm 18; h 6); Draped bust of Diana r., with bow and quiver over shoulder, Rv. Hound running r.; below, spear; in ex. C POSTVMI / AT (or TA). Crawford 394/1a; Postumia 9; Sydenham 785. Cabinet tone, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

170

373

374

375

373

P. Cornelius Lentulus P.f.L.n., Denarius, Rome, 74 BC; AR (g 4,04; mm 17; h 3); Bust of Hercules r.; behind, Q S C, Rv. Genius of the Roman People seated facing, holding cornucopiae and sceptre, being crowned by Victory flying above; on l., P LENT P F; on r., L N. Crawford 397/1; Cornelia 58; Sydenham 791.

Very rare. Lightly toned and good extremely fine.

900

374

Q. Crepereius M.f. Rocus, Denarius serratus, Rome, 72 BC; AR (g 3,64; mm 19; h 9); Draped bust of Amphitrite seen from behind, with head turned to r.; on l., control symbol; on r., control letter, Rv. Neptune in biga of sea-horses r., holding reins and trident; above, control letter; below, Q CREPERI / ROCVS. Crawford 399/1a; Crepereia 1; Sydenham 796.

Rare. Cabinet tone with scattered cleaning marks on field, extremely fine.

300

375

Mn. Aquillius Mn.f. Mn.n., Denarius Serratus, Rome, 71 BC; AR (g 3,75; mm 21; h 7); 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; Aquillia 2; Sydenham 798.

Lustrous, large flan, good extremely fine - about fdc.

260

107

376

Mn. Aquillius Mn.f. Mn.n., Denarius Serratus, Rome, 71 BC; AR (g 3,99; 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; Aquillia 2; Sydenham 798.

Lustrous, with some deposits, about fdc.

170

377

378

377

Q. Fufius Calenus and P. Mucius Cordus, Denarius Serratus, Rome, 70 BC; AR (g 4,06; mm 20; h 6); Jugate heads of Honos and Virtus r.; on l., HO; on r., VIRT; below, KALENI, Rv. Roma and Italia clasping hands; between, cornucopiae; on l., winged caduceus and ITAL; on r., RO; in ex. CORDI. Crawford 403/1; Fufia 1, Mucia 1; Sydenham 797.

Lustrous, well centered specimen struck on a large flan, good extremely fine.

380

378

T. Vettius Sabinus, Denarius Serratus, Rome, 70 BC; AR (g 3,92; mm 19; h 6); Head of King Tatius r.; below, TA; behind, SABINVS; before, S C, Rv. Togate figure in biga l., holding reins and magistrate staff; behind, corn-ear; above, IVDEX; in ex. T VETTIVS. Crawford 404/1; Vettia 2; Sydenham 905.

Rare. Lightly toned, well centered specimen, good extremely fine.

460

379

380

379

M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus, Denarius, Rome, 69 BC; AR (g 3,88; mm 17; h 3); Draped bust of Fortuna r.; behind, control symbol, Rv. Half-length figure of boy facing, holding tablet inscribed SORS; around, M PLAETORI CEST S C. Crawford 405/2; Plaetoria 10; Sydenham 801. Crawford 397/1; Cornelia 58; Sydenham 791.

Very rare. Toned and good very fine.

280

380

M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus, Denarius, Rome, 69 BC; AR (g 3,81; mm 19; h 6); Draped bust of Ceres or Fortuna (?) r., wearing necklace and her hair in net (saccos) and decorated with poppies; on l., control symbol (butterfly), Rv. Capis (jug) and lighted torch; on r., M PLAETORI; on l., CEST EX S C. Crawford 405/4b; Plaetoria 7; Sydenham 803.

Scarce, gold toning and fine portrait. Struck on a broad flan, good extremely fine - about fdc. [Ex Leu Numismatik AG 86, 5 May 2003, lot 696].

600

108

381

382

381

M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus, Denarius, Rome, 69 C; AR (g 4,03; mm 16; h 5); Male head r.; behind, control symbol, Rv. Winged caduceus; on r., M PLAETORI; on l., CEST EX S C. Crawford 405/5; Plaetoria 5; Sydenham 807.

Lightly toned and good extremely fine.

170

382

C. Hosidius C.f. Geta, Denarius Serratus, Rome, 68 BC; AR (g 3,81; mm 20; h 6); Draped bust of Diana r., with bow and quiver over shoulder; before, III VIR; behind, GETA, Rv. Boar r., wounded by spear and attacked by hound; in ex. C HOSIDI C F. Crawford 407/1; Hosidia 2; Sydenham 904.

Lustrous, few graffiti on obverse, anyway extremely fine - good extremely fine.

220

383

383

384

384

C. Hosidius C.f. Geta, Denarius, Rome, 68 BC; AR (g 4,04; mm 18; h 6); 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.

Wonderful gold toning, high relief, about fdc.

220 C. Hosidius C.f. Geta, Denarius, Rome, 68 BC; AR (g 3,89; mm 17; h 6); 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.

Lustrous, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

200

385

386

385

Q. Pomponius Musa, Denarius, Rome, 66 BC; AR (g 3,96; mm 18; h 5); Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, star, Rv. Urania standing l., holding rod which she points to globe resting on tripod; on r., Q POMPONI; on l., MVSA. Crawford 410/8; Pomponia 22; Sydenham 823.

Rare. Lovely grey toning, high relief, an invisible scratch on reverse field, good extremely fine.

500

386

Q. Pomponius Musa, Denarius, Rome, 66 BC; AR (g 3,80; mm 18; h 6); Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, wreath, Rv. Polyhymnia fronting, wearing wreath; on r., Q POMPONI; on l., MVSA. Crawford 410/10a; Pomponia 15; Sydenham 817. Rare. Old cabinet tone, high relief, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

260

109

387

388

387

L. Manlius Torquatus, Denarius, Rome, 65 BC; AR (g 3,98; mm 18; h 4); Head of Sibyl r., wearing ivy wreath; below, SIBYLLA; all within laurel wreath, Rv. Tripod, on which stands amphora and two stars; on l., L TORQVAT; on r., III VIR; all within torque. Crawford 411/1a; Manlia 11; Sydenham 836.

Rare. Lightly toned, high relief, good extremely fine.

400

388

L. Roscius Fabatus, Denarius Serratus, Rome, 64 BC; AR (g 3,82; mm 18; h 4); Head of Juno Sospita r.; behind, control symbol; below, L ROSCI, Rv. Girl and snake facing each other; on l., control symbol; in ex. FABATI. Crawford 412/1 (s. 11); Roscia 3; Sydenham 915.

Lovely light iridescent toned, a minor scratch on reverse, anyway about fdc.

200

389

390

389

L. Cassius Longinus, Denarius, Rome, 63 BC; AR (g 3,81; mm 19; h 4); 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.

Old cabinet tone, good extremely fine - about fdc.

140

390

L. Cassius Longinus, Denarius, Rome, 63 BC; AR (g 3,88; mm 20; h 9); 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. Cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

140

391

392

391

L. Cassius Longinus, Denarius, Rome, 63 BC; AR (g 3,88; mm 19; h 5); 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.

Grey toning, high relief, good extremely fine.

240

392

L. Furius Cn.f. Brocchus, Denarius, Rome, 63 BC; AR (g 3,90; mm 18; h 8); Head of Ceres r.; behind, corn ear and III; before, barley grain and VIR; below, BROCCHI, Rv. Curule chair; on either side, fasces; above, L FVRI / CN F. Crawford 414/1; Furia 23; Sydenham 902. Cabinet tone and good extremely fine.

220 110

393

394

393

L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus, Denarius, Rome, 62 BC; AR (g 3,82; mm 20; h 6); Head of Concordia r., 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 extremely fine / extremely fine.

140

394

L. Scribonius Libo, Denarius, Rome, 62 BC; AR (g 4,04; mm 20; 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.

Lustrous, minor weakness on reverse, good extremely fine / extremely fine.

140

396

395

397

395

L. Scribonius Libo, Denarius, Rome, 62 BC; AR (g 3,95; mm 19; 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.

Lightly toned, good extremely fine.

100

396

L. Scribonius Libo, Denarius, Rome, 62 BC; AR (g 3,94; mm 19; h 5); 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. Lightly toned, about fdc.

100

397

M. Aemilius Lepidus, Denarius, Rome, 61 BC; AR (g 3,81; mm 18; h 6); Diademed and laureate female head r., Rv. Horseman r., carrying trophy over shoulder; around, AN XV PR H O C S; in ex. M LEPIDVS. Crawford 419/1a; Aemilia 21 var; Sydenham 827. Rare. Lightly toned, extremely fine.

360

398

399

398

M. Aemilius Lepidus, Denarius, Rome, 61 BC; AR (g 4,14; mm 19; h 8); Diademed and laureate female head r.; behind, wreath; before, simpulum, Rv. Horseman r., carrying trophy over shoulder; in ex. M LEPIDVS. Crawford 419/1d; Aemilia 20; Sydenham 828.

Scarce. Lovely cabinet tone, nice style, good extremely fine.

360

399

P. Plautius Hypsaeus, Denarius, Rome, 60 BC; AR (g 3,91; mm 18; h 6); Draped bust of Leuconoe r.; behind, dolphin and SC; before, P YPSAE, Rv. Jupiter in quadriga l., holding reins and thunderbolt; below horses, scorpion; in ex., C YPSAE COS / PRIV; on r., CEPIT. Crawford 420/2d; Plautia 12b; Sydenham 911b.

Lightly toned, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

200

111

400

M. Nonius Sufenas, Denarius, Rome, 59 BC; AR (g 3,48; mm 17; h 12); Head of Saturn r.; behind, S C, harpa and an 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 885.

Cabinet tone, minor areas of deposit on reverse, good extremely fine - about fdc.

180

401

402

401

C. Considius Nonianus, Denarius, Rome, 57 BC; AR (g 3,91; mm 19; h 9); Laureate and diademed head of Venus r.; before, S C; behind, C CONSIDI NONIANI, Rv. Mountain, on which stands temple, surrounded by wall with gate; above gate, ERVC. Crawford 424/1; Considia 1; Sydenham 886.

Lightly toned, well centered reverse, good extremely fine.

160

402

L. Marcius Philippus, Denarius, Rome, 56 BC; AR (g 3,91; mm 18; h 7); 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, AQVA MAR. Crawford 425/1; Marcia 28; Sydenham 919.

Lightly toned, nice portrait, about fdc.

300

403

404

403

L. Marcius Philippus, Denarius, Rome, 56 BC; AR (g 3,91; mm 19; h 2); 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, AQVA MAR. Crawford 425/1; Marcia 28; Sydenham 919.

Gold toning; large flan and expressive portrait; about fdc.

180

404

Faustus Cornelius Sulla, Denarius, Rome, 56 BC; AR (g 3,97; mm 19, h 8); 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.

Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue; lightly toned and extremely fine - good extremely fine.

380

112

405

Q. Cassius Longinus, Denarius, Rome, 55 BC; AR (g 3,81; mm 19; h 11); 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 with a lovely gold toning; struck on a large flan with a very detailed reverse composition, about fdc.

380

406

407

406

Q. Cassius Longinus, Denarius, Rome, 55 BC; AR (g 3,70; mm 18; h 6); Head of Genius Populi Romani r.; behind, sceptre, Rv. Eagle on thunderbolt r.; in field, lituus and jug; in ex., Q CASSIVS. Crawford 428/3; Cassia 7; Sydenham 916. Cabinet tone, high relief, good extremely fine.

200

407

P. Fonteius P.f. Capito and T. Didius, Denarius, Rome, 55 BC; AR (g 4,11; mm 19; h 6); Veiled and diademed head of Concordia r.; around, P FONTEIVS CAPITO III VIR CONCORDIA, Rv. The Villa Publica in the Campus Martius, with gates attached to columns; on l., T DIDI; below, IMP; on r., VIL PVB. Crawford 429/2b; Didia 1a, Fonteia 18; Sydenham 901a.

Rare. Gold-gray toning, centered and struck on a large and thick flan; traces of deposits on reverse, extremely fine. [Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Mail Bid Sale 76, 12 September 2007, lot 1239; from the Karl Sifferman Collection].

600

408

409

408

M. Junius Brutus, Denarius, Rome, 54 BC; AR (g 4,14; mm 19; h 6); Head of Libertas r.; behind, LIBERTAS, Rv. L. Junius Brutus (Cos. 509), walking l., between two lictors and preceded by an accensus; in ex. BRVTVS. Crawford 433/1; Junia 31; Sydenham 906.

Lightly toned, well centered reverse, good extremely fine.

280

409

M. Junius Brutus, Denarius, Rome, 54 BC; AR (g 3,45; mm 20; h 5); Head of L. Junius Brutus (Cos. 509) r.; behind, BRVTVS, Rv. Head of C. Servilius Ahala (Mag. Eq. 439) r.; behind, AHALA. Crawford 433/2; Junia 30; Sydenham 907.

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

420

113

410

411

410

M. Junius Brutus, Denarius, Rome, 54 BC; AR (g 3,52; mm 18; h 6); Head of L. Junius Brutus (Cos. 509) r.; behind, BRVTVS, Rv. Head of C. Servilius Ahala (Mag. Eq. 439) r.; behind, AHALA. Crawford 433/2; Junia 30; Sydenham 907.

Cabinet tone, nice style, extremely fine.

300

411

Q. Pompeius Rufus, Denarius, Rome, 54 BC; AR (g 3,73; mm 17; h 6); Portrait of Sulla r.; before, SVLLA COS, Rv. Portrait of Q. Pompeius Rufus (Cos. 88) r.; before, Q POM RVFI; behind, RUFVS COS. Crawford 434/1; Pompeia 4, Cornelia 48; Sydenham 908.

Rare. Old cabinet tone with some deposit, extremely fine.

500

413

412

412

Q. Pompeius Rufus, Denarius, Rome, 54 BC; AR (g 3,65; mm 17; h 12); Curule chair; on l., arrow; on r., laurel branch; above, Q POMPEI Q F / RVFVS; below on tablet, COS, Rv. Curule chair; on l., lituus; on r., wreath; above, SVLLA COS; below on tablet, Q POMPEI RVF. Crawford 434/2; Pompeia 5; Sydenham 909.

Cabine tone, extremely fine - good extremely fine.; ; 200

413

L. Vinicius, Denarius, Rome, 52 BC; AR (g 3,80; mm 19; h 3); Laureate head of Concordia r.; before, CONCORDIAE, Rv. Victory advancing r., holding palm branch decorated by wreaths; before, L VINICI. Crawford 436/1; Vinicia 1; Sydenham 930. Rare. Two small banker's marks on obverse and a minor test cut on edge.

Cabinet tone, die breack on reverse, anyway good extremely fine.

200

415

414

414

C. Coelius Caldus, Denarius, Rome, 51 BC; AR (g 3,63; mm 18; h 11); Head of C. Coelius Caldus (Cos. 94) r.; before, C COELIVS CALDVS; below, COS; behind, tablet inscribed L D, Rv. Radiate head of Sol r.; behind, S and oval shield; before, macedonian shield and CALDVS III VIR. Crawford 437/1b; Coelia 4; Sydenham 892.

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

750

415

C. Coelius Caldus, Denarius, Rome, 51 BC; AR (g 3,78; mm 18; h 6); Head of C. Coelius Caldus (Cos. 94) r.; before, standard in the form of a boar and C COELIVS CALDVS; below, COS; behind, standard inscribed HIS, Rv. Table inscribed L CALDVS VII VIR EPVL, with figure behind preparing epulum; on l., trophy with Macedonian shield and C CALDVS; on r., trophy with carnyx and oval shield decorated with thunderbolt and IMP AN (ligate) X; below, C CALDVS III VIR. Crawford 437/2a; Coelia 7; Sydenham 894.

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

460

114

416

417

416

C. Coelius Caldus, Denarius, Rome, 51 BC; AR (g 3,84; mm 17; h 6); Head of C. Coelius Caldus (Cos. 94) r.; before, standard in the form of a boar and C COELIVS CALDVS; below, COS; behind, standard inscribed HIS, Rv. Table inscribed L CALDVS VII VIR EPVL, with figure behind preparing epulum; on l., trophy with Macedonian shield and C CALDVS; on r., trophy with carnyx and oval shield decorated with thunderbolt and IMP A X; below, C CALDVS III VIR. Crawford 437/2a; Coelia 7; Sydenham 894.

Rare. Attractive rainbow tone, a minor banker's mark on reverse, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

380

417

Q. Sicinius, Denarius, Rome, 49 BC; AR (g 3,82; mm 18; h 9); Diademed head of Fortuna Populi Romani r.; before, FORT; behind, P R, Rv. Palm branch tied with fillet and winged caduceus, in saltire; above, wreath; below, Q SICINIVS; in field, III - VIR. Crawford 440/1; Sicinia 5; Sydenham 938.

Lustrous, about fdc.

200

418

Mn. Acilius Glabrio, Denarius, Rome, 49 BC; AR (g 3,91; mm 19; 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.

Amazing coin. Centered and well struck on a full flan, with a light gold toned patina; nice style, fdc.

300

419

C. Julius Caesar, Denarius, Military mint travelling with Caesar, 49-48 BC; AR (g 3,80; mm 18; h 5); Pontifical emblems: culullus, aspergillum, axe and apex, Rv. Elephant r., trampling dragon; in ex. CAESAR. Crawford 443/1; Julia 9; Sydenham 1006.

Lightly toned, about fdc.

380

115

420

421

420

C. Julius Caesar, Denarius, Military mint travelling with Caesar, 49-48 BC; AR (g 4,00; mm 21; h 1); Pontifical emblems: culullus, aspergillum, axe and apex, Rv. Elephant r., trampling dragon; in ex. CAESAR. Crawford 443/1; Julia 9; Sydenham 1006.

Lustrous, large flan, about fdc.

300

421

L. Cornelius Lentulus and C. Claudius Marcellus, Denarius, Military mint travelling with Pompey in the East, AprilJune 49 BC; AR (g 4,07; mm 17; h 3); Triskeles with winged head of Medusa in centre and corn ears between legs, Rv. Jupiter standing r., holding eagle and thunderbolt; on l., LENT - MAR; on r., harpa and COS. Crawford 445/1a; Cornelia 64, Claudia 9; Sydenham 1029a.

Rare. Lightly toned, high relief, good extremely fine.

380

422

Cn. Pompeius Magnus and Cn. Calpurnius Piso, Denarius, Military mint in Greece, 49-48 BC; AR (g 3,39; mm 19; h 7); Bearded head of Numa Pompilius, wearing diadem inscribed NVMA; behind, CN PISO PRO Q, Rv. Prow r.; above, MAGN; below, PRO COS. Crawford 446/1; Calpurnia 30, Pompeia 8; Sydenham 1032.

Rare. Lustrous and good extremely fine.

600

423

424

423

L. Hostilius Saserna, Denarius, Rome, 48 BC; AR (g 4,03; mm 19; h 11); Bearded and draped male bust r.

(Vercingetorix ?); behind, Gallic shield, Rv. Biga r., driven by charioteer holding whip and reins; behind, on biga, warrior holding shield and spear; above, L HOSTILIVS; below, SASERN. Crawford 448/2a; Hostilia 2; Sydenham 952.

Rare. Attractive rainbow tone with some deposits on obverse, good extremely fine.

600

424

L. Hostilius Saserna, Denarius, Rome, 48 BC; AR (g 3,93; mm 19; h 9); Female head r., with long hair (Gallia ?); behind, carnyx, Rv. Artemis facing, holding spear and placing hand on the head of a stag; on r., L HOSTILIVS; on l., SASERNA. Crawford 448/3; Hostilia 4; Sydenham 953.

Lustrous and good extremely fine.

220

116

425

426

427

425

C. Vibius C.f. C.n. Pansa Caetronianus, Denarius, Rome, 48 BC; AR (g 3,96; mm 18; h 3); Mask of bearded Pan r.; behind, pedum; below, PANSA, Rv. Jupiter seated l., holding patera and sceptre; on r., C VIBIVS C F C N; on l., IOVIS AXVR. Crawford 449/1b; Vibia 19; Sydenham 948.

Delicate gold toning, high relief, good extremely fine - about fdc.

160

426

C. Vibius C.f. C.n. Pansa Caetronianus, Denarius, Rome, 48 BC; AR (g 3,92; mm 18; h 6); Head of Liber r., wearing ivy wreath; behind, PANSA, Rv. Ceres walking r., holding two torches; before, plough; behind, C VIBIVS C F C N. Crawford 449/2; Vibia 16; Sydenham 946.

Lightly toned, good extremely fine.

120

427

C. Vibius C.f. C.n. Pansa Caetronianus, Denarius, Rome, 48 BC; AR (g 4,08; mm 19; h 8); Head of Liber r., wearing ivy wreath; behind, PANSA, Rv. Ceres in biga of snakes r., holding torch and reins; below, C VIBIVS C F C N. Crawford 449/3a; Vibia 17; Sydenham 945.

Scarce. Lustrous and about fdc.

260

428

D. Junius Brutus Albinus, Denarius, Rome, 48 BC; AR (g 3,90; mm 18; h 2); Helmeted head of Mars r., Rv. Two carnyces in saltire; above, oval shield; below, round shield; around, ALBINVS BRVTI F. Crawford 450/1a; Postumia 11, Junia 26; Sydenham 941.

Old cabinet tone, struck on a broad flan, good extremely fine - about fdc.

600

429

430

429

D. Junius Brutus Albinus, Denarius, Rome, 48 BC; AR (g 4,08; mm 18; h 3); Head of Pietas r.; behind, PIETAS, Rv. Two hands clasped and holding winged caduceus; below, ALBINVS BRVTI F. Crawford 450/2; Junia 25, Postumia 10; Sydenham 942.

Nice gold toning, good extremely fine - about fdc.

150

430

D. Junius Brutus Albinus, Denarius, Rome, 48 BC; AR (g 3,89; mm 18; h 9); Head of Pietas r.; behind, PIETAS, Rv. Two hands clasped and holding winged caduceus; below, ALBINVS BRVTI F. Crawford 450/2; Junia 25, Postumia 10; Sydenham 942.

Gold toned, good extremely fine.

170

117

431

431

432

D. Junius Brutus Albinus, Denarius, Rome, 48 BC; AR (g 4,18; mm 17; h 7); Head of A. Postumius r.; around, A POSTVMIVS COS, Rv. ALBINV / BRVTI F, within wreath of corn-ears. Crawford 450/3b; Postumia 14; Sydenham 943a. Scarce. Cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

200

432

C. Julius Caesar, Denarius, Military mint travelling with Caesar, 13 July 48-47 BC; AR (g 4,07; mm 18; h 12); Female head r., wearing diadem and oak wreath; behind, LII, Rv. Trophy with Gallic shield and carnyx; on r., axe; below, CAE - SAR. Crawford 452/2; Julia 26; Sydenham 1009.

Cabinet tone, large flan, about fdc.

300

433

434

433

C. Julius Caesar, Denarius, Military mint travelling with Caesar, 13 July 48-47 BC; AR (g 3,77; mm 18; h 12); Female head r., wearing diadem and oak wreath; behind, LII, Rv. Trophy with Gallic shield and carnyx; on r., axe; below, CAE - SAR. Crawford 452/2; Julia 26; Sydenham 1009.

Old cabinet tone, high relief, good extremely fine.

300

434

L. Plautius Plancus, Denarius, Rome, 47 BC; AR (g 3,90; mm 19; h 11); Head of Medusa facing, with coiled snake on either side; below, L PLAVTIVS, Rv. Victory facing, holding palm branch and leading four horses; below, PLANCVS. Crawford 453/1a; Plautia 15; Sydenham 959.

Lightly toned, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

400

435

L. Plautius Plancus, Denarius, Rome, 47 BC; AR (g 3,85; mm 19; h 9); Head of Medusa facing; below, L PLAVTIV, Rv. Victory facing, holding palm branch and leading four horses; below, PLANCVS. Crawford 453/1e; Plautia 14; Sydenham 959b.

Lustrous, well centered specimen, good extremely fine - about fdc.

400

118

436

437

436

C. Antius C.f. Restio, Denarius, Rome, 47 BC; AR (g 3,94; mm 17; h 3); Jugate heads of Dei Penates r.; below, DEI PENATES, Rv. Hercules advancing r., holding club, trophy and cloak; before, C ANTIVS C F. Crawford 455/2a; Antia 1; Sydenham 971.

Scarce. Attractive rainbow tone, minor die break on reverse, extremely fine - good extremely fine. [Ex LHS Numismatik 103, 5 May 2009, lot 205].

300

437

C. Julius Caesar and A. Allienus, Denarius, Sicily, 47 BC; AR (g 3,65; mm 18; h 9); C CAESAR IMP COS ITER, diademed and draped bust of Venus r., Rv. A ALLIENVS PRO COS, Trinacrus standing l., placing foot on prow, holding trisceles and cloak. Crawford 457/1; Julia 14, Alliena 1; Sydenham 1022.

Very rare. Lightly toned, high relief, good extremely fine.

800

438

439

438

C. Julius Caesar, Denarius, Africa, 47-46 BC; AR (g 3,81; mm 17; h 6); Diademed head of Venus r., Rv. Aeneas advancing l., carrying on his shoulder Anchises and holding palladium; on r., CAESAR. Crawford 458/1; Julia 10; Sydenham 1013.

Cabinet tone and good extremely fine - about fdc.

380

439

C. Julius Caesar, Denarius, Africa, 47-46 BC; AR (g 3,97; mm 18; h 6); Diademed head of Venus r., Rv. Aeneas advancing l., carrying on his shoulder Anchises and holding palladium; on r., CAESAR. Crawford 458/1; Julia 10; Sydenham 1013.

Lightly toned, good extremely fine - about fdc.

360

440

441

440

C. Julius Caesar, Denarius, Africa, 47-46 BC; AR (g 3,86; mm 18; h 6); Diademed head of Venus r., Rv. Aeneas advancing l., carrying on his shoulder Anchises and holding palladium; on r., CAESAR. Crawford 458/1; Julia 10; Sydenham 1013.

Lightly toned, a minor banker's mark on obverse, good extremely fine - about fdc.

340

441

C. Julius Caesar, Denarius, Africa, 47-46 BC; AR (g 3,88; mm 18; h 6); Diademed head of Venus r., Rv. Aeneas advancing l., carrying on his shoulder Anchises and holding palladium; on r., CAESAR. Crawford 458/1; Julia 10; Sydenham 1013.

Lustrous with some deposits, about fdc.

300

119

442

443

444

442

Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio, Denarius, Military mint travelling with Scipio in Africa, 47-46 BC; AR (g 3,91; mm 19; h 6); Laureate head of Jupiter r.; before, Q METEL; below, PIVS, Rv. Elephant r.; above, SCIPIO; in ex. IMP. Crawford 459/1; Caecilia 47; Sydenham 1046.

Scarce. Attractive sand tone, large flan, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

280

443

T. Carisius, Denarius, Rome, 46 BC; AR (g 3,93; mm 20; h 9); Bust of Victory r., Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins and wreath; in ex. T CARISI. Crawford 464/4; Carisia 2; Sydenham 986.

Old cabinet tone, a nice portrait, good extremely fine.

200

444

T. Carisius, Denarius, Rome, 46 BC; AR (g 4,11; mm 19; h 3); Draped bust of Victory r.; behind, S C, Rv. Victory in quadriga r., holding reins and wreath; in ex. T CARISI. Crawford 464/5; Carisia 3; Sydenham 985.

Pleasant grey toning, good extremely fine - about fdc.

140

445

T. Carisius, Quinarius, Rome, 46 BC; AR (g 1,61; mm 14; h 3); Bust of Victory r., palm branch over shoulder, Rv. T CARISI, Roma seated l. on pile of shields, foot on helmet, holding sceptre and sword. Crawford 464/6; Carisia 6; Sydenham 987.

Very rare and undoubtedly among the finest specimens known. Lightly toned, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

500

446

C. Considius Paetus, Denarius, Rome, 46 BC; AR (g 4,15; mm 18; h 5); Laureate and diademed head of Venus r.; behind, PAETI, Rv. Victory in quadriga l., holding wreath and palm branch; in ex. C CONSIDI. Crawford 465/3; Considia 6; Sydenham 992.

Scarce. Lightly toned, well centered reverse, good extremely fine.

180

120

447 C. Julius Caesar and A. Hirtius, Aureus, Rome, 46 BC; AV (g 8,11; mm 20; h 6); Veiled female head r.; around, C CAESAR COS TER, Rv. Lituus, jug and axe; below, A HIRTIVS PR. Crawford 466/1; Julia 23, Hirtia 1; Sydenham 1017.

Well centered and struck on a broad and characterful planchet: good extremely ďŹ ne.

3.000

121

448

C. Julius Caesar and A. Hirtius, Aureus, Rome, 46 BC; AV (g 7,94; mm 21; h 7); Veiled female head r.; around, C CAESAR COS TER, Rv. Lituus, jug and axe; below, A HIRTIVS PR. Crawford 466/1; Julia 23, Hirtia 1; Sydenham 1017.

Reddish tone, large flan, good very fine - about extremely fine.

2.400

449

C. Julius Caesar, Denarius, Uncertain mint, 46 BC; AR (g 3,83; mm 17; h 6); 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.

Lustrous, good extremely fine.

300

450

451

450

C. Julius Caesar, Denarius, Uncertain mint, 46 BC; AR (g 3,84; mm 18; h 11); Head of Ceres r.; behind, COS TERT; before, DICT ITER, Rv. Culullus, aspergillum, jug and lituus; above, AVGVR; below, PONT MAX; on r., M. Crawford 467/1b; Julia 16; Sydenham 1024.

Lustrous, good extremely fine.

380

451

L. Papius Celsus, Denarius, Rome, 45 BC; AR (g 3,60; mm 18; h 4); Head of Juno Sospita r., Rv. Wolf r., placing stick on fire; on r., eagle fanning flames with its wings; above, CELSVS III VIR; in ex. L PAPIVS. Crawford 472/1; Papia 2; Sydenham 964.

Scarce. Lustrous, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

220

452

L. Papius Celsus, Denarius, Rome, 45 BC; AR (g 4,20; mm 19; h 7); Head of Juno Sospita r., Rv. Wolf r., placing stick on fire; on r., eagle fanning flames with its wings; above, CELSVS III VIR; in ex. L PAPIVS. Crawford 472/1; Papia 2; Sydenham 964.

Scarce. Lightly toned, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

160 122

453

454

453

L. Papius Celsus, Denarius, Rome, 45 BC; AR (g 3,62; mm 18; h 3); Laureate head of Triumphus r., with trophy over shoulder; below, TRIVMPVS, Rv. Wolf r., placing stick on fire; on r., eagle fanning flames with its wings; above, CELSVS III VIR; in ex. L PAPIVS. Crawford 472/2; Papia 3; Sydenham 965.

Scarce. Gold toning, minor porosity, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

200

454

C. Julius Caesar and P. Sepullius Macer, Denarius, Rome, January-February 44 BC; AR (g 3,32; mm 19; h 2); Wreathed head of Caesar r.; before, CAESAR IMP; behind, star, Rv. Venus standing l., holding Victory and sceptre; behind, P SEPVLLIVS; before, MACER. Crawford 480/5a; Julia 46, Sepullia 1; Sydenham 1071.

Rare. Old cabinet tone with some deposits, about extremely fine.

1.500

455

456

455

C. Julius Caesar and P. Sepullius Macer, Denarius, Rome, January-February 44 BC; AR (g 4,10; mm 19; h 6); Wreathed head of Caesar r.; before, CAESAR; behind, DICT PERPETVO, Rv. Venus standing l., holding Victory and sceptre resting on star; behind, P SEPVLLIVS; before, MACER. Crawford 480/11; Julia 49, Sepullia 4; Sydenham 1072.

Rare. Lightly toned, minor areas of flattening, otherwise extremely fine.

1.100

456

L. Flaminius Chilo, Denarius, Rome, 43 BC; AR (g 3,81; mm 20; h 6); Laureate head of Caesar r., Rv. Goddess standing l., holding caduceus and sceptre; on r., L FLAMINIVS; on l., IIII VIR. Crawford 485/1; Flaminia 3, Julia 45; Sydenham 1089.

Very rare with an amazing portrait of the finest style, struck in high relief on a sound metal. Lustrous and good extremely fine.

4.000

457

458

457

Petilius Capitolinus, Denarius, Rome, 43 BC; AR (g 3,93; mm 17; h 3); Head of Jupiter r.; behind, CAPITOLINVS, Rv. Jupiter Capitoline temple; between central columns, hanging decoration; in ex. PETILLIVS. Crawford 487/1; Petillia 1; Sydenham 1149 Rare. Old cabinet tone with some deposits, extremely fine.

120

458

Petilius Capitolinus, Denarius, Rome, 43 BC; AR (g 3,99; mm 18; h 11); Eagle on thunderbolt r., with open wings; above, PETILLIVS; below, CAPITOLINVS, Rv. Jupiter Capitoline temple; between central columns, hanging decoration; in field, S - F. Crawford 487/2b; Petillia 3; Sydenham 1151.

Lightly toned, good extremely fine.

280 123

459

460

459

The Caesarians - P. Clodius M.f., Denarius, Rome, 42 BC; AR (g 3,85; mm 18; h 4); 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.

Cabinet tone, good extremely fine.

150

460

The Caesarians - P. Clodius M.f., Denarius, Rome, 42 BC; AR (g 3,74; mm 19; h 5); 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.

Old cabinet tone with gold toning, good extremely fine - about fdc.

100

462

461 461

462

The Caesarians - L. Livineius Regulus, Denarius, Rome, 42 BC; AR (g 4,00; mm 18; h 7); Head of L. Regulus (Pr.) r., Rv. Curule chair; on either side, three fasces; above, L LIVINEIVS; in ex. REGVLVS. Crawford 494/28; Livineia 11; Sydenham 1110.

Naturalistic portrait; lustrous and good extremely fine.

260 The Caesarians - L. Livineius Regulus, Denarius, Rome, 42 BC; AR (g 3,76; mm 19; h 2); Head of L. Regulus (Pr.) r., Rv. Curule chair; on either side, three fasces; above, L LIVINEIVS; in ex. REGVLVS. Crawford 494/28; Livineia 11; Sydenham 1110.

Great portrait; lustrous, about fdc.

300

463

464

463

The Caesarians - C. Vibius Varus, Denarius, Rome, 42 BC; AR (g 3,41; mm 19; h 4); Laureate and bearded head of Hercules r., Rv. Minerva standing r., holding spear and Victory, shield set on ground before; before, C VIBIVS; behind, VARVS. Crawford 494/37; Vibia 23; Sydenham 1139.

Rare, light grey tone, areas of minor flattening, anyway extremely fine.

500

464

The Caesarians - L. Mussidius Longus, Denarius, Rome, 42 BC; AR (g 4,00; mm 18; h 2); Laureate head of C. Julis Caesar r., Rv. L PLANCVS IMP ITER, rudder, cornucopiae on globe, caduceus and apex. Crawford 494/39a; Julia 58, Mussidia 8; Sydenham 1096a.

Rare. Cabinet tone, reverse struck slightly off-center but with a very clear legend, otherwise extremely fine - good extremely fine.

1.800 124

465

C. Cassius Longinus and P. Cornelius Lentulus Spinther, Denarius, Military mint travelling with Brutus (Smyrna?), 43-42 BC; AR (g 3,66; mm 19; h 6); Tripod with cauldron, decorated with two laurel-branches; on l., C CASSI; on r., IMP, Rv. Jug and lituus; below, LENTVLVS / SPINT. Crawford 500/1; Cassia 14, Cornelia 76; Sydenham 1308.

Rare. Lustrous, sharply struck and displaying excellent details. Naturally about fdc.

750

467

466 466

C. Cassius Longinus and P. Cornelius Lentulus Spinther, Denarius, Military mint travelling with Brutus (Smyrna?), spring 42 BC; AR (g 4,02; mm 18; h 8); Diademed bust of Libertas r.; before, LEIBERTAS; behind, C CASSI IMP, Rv. Jug and lituus; below, LENTVLVS / SPINT. Crawford 500/3; Cassia 16, Cornelia 75; Sydenham 1307.

Rare. Lustrous, extremely fine.

260

467

M. Junius Brutus and P. Cornelius Lentulus Spinther, Denarius, Military mint travelling with Brutus (Smyrna?), early 42 BC; AR (g 3,86; mm 19; h 12); Axe, culullus and knife; below, BRVTVS, Rv. Jug and lituus; below, LENTVLVS / SPINT. Crawford 500/7; Junia 41, Cornelia 71; Sydenham 1310.

Rare. Lustrous, large flan, about fdc.

600

468

469

468

M. Junius Brutus (as Q. Brutus Caepius after being adopted by his uncle) and L. Sestius, Denarius, Military mint traveling with Brutus and Cassius in the East, spring-early summer 42 BC; AR (g 3,73; mm 18; 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. Lustrous, a minor scratch on obverse and some green deposits, anyway extremely fine.

460

469

M. Arrius Secundus, Plated Denarius, Rome, 43 or 41 BC; AR (g 2,87; mm 18; h 2); M ARRIVS – SECVNDVS, male head r., with slight beard, Rv. Hasta pura between wreath and phalerae. Crawford 513/2; Arria 2; Sydenham 1084.

Very rare. Small test cut on edge, good very fine.

460 125

470 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.

Very Rare, only fifteen known to Crawford. A bold portrait struck on a very broad flan, minor edge marks, anyway good very fine. [Ex Triton, Auction III (1999), lot 847; Stack's (1989), lot 23; Superior Galleries (1987 The Ryan Collection), lot 4334]. £18.000

126

471

472

471

M. Antonius and C. Caesar Octavianus with M. Barbatius, Denarius, Military mint travelling with Antonius, 41 BC; AR (g 3,80; mm 19; h 1); M ANT IMP AVG III VIR R P C M BARBAT Q P, bare head of Antonius r., Rv. CAESAR IMP PONT III VIR R P C, bearded head of Octavianus r. Crawford 517/2; Antonia 51, Barbatia 2, Julia 96; Sydenham 1181.

Old cabinet tone, a minor banker's mark on obverse, otherwise extremely fine - good extremely fine.

460

472

M. Antonius and L. Munatius Plancus, Denarius, Military mint travelling with Antonius in central Greece, 40-39 BC; AR (g 3,16; mm 18; h 4); M ANTON IMP AVG III VIR RPC, jug and lituus, Rv. L PLANCVS IMP ITER, thunderbolt, jug and caduceus. Crawford 522/2; Antonia 58, Munatia 5; Sydenham 1190.

Very rare. Cabinet tone with areas of deposits and corrosions, anyway extremely fine.

460

473

474

475

473

M. Antonius and Cleopatra, Denarius, Uncertain Eastern mint, autumn 34 BC; AR (g 3,95, mm 18, h 1); CLEOPATRA REGINAE REGVM FILIORVM REGVM, diademed and draped bust of Cleopatra r.; at point of bust, prow r., Rv. ANTONI ARMENIA DEVICTA, bare head of Antonius r.; behind, Armenian tiara. Crawford 543/1; Antonia 95; Sydenham 1210.

Very rare and a very pleasant specimen of this desirable issue. Two lovely portraits of strong Republican style; nice thick flan and with a wonderful gold toning: about extremely fine.

2.000

474

M. Antonius, Denarius, Military mint travelling with Antonius, 32-31 BC; AR (g 3,62; mm 17; h 7); Galley r., with sceptre tied fillet on prow; above, ANT AVG; below, III VIR R P C, Rv. Aquila between two signa; below, LEG - II. Crawford 544/14; Antonia 105; Sydenham 1216.

Cabinet tone, a minor banker's mark on obverse, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

380

475

M. Antonius, Denarius, Military mint travelling with Antonius, 32-31 BC; AR (g 3,65; mm 17; h 6); Galley r., with sceptre tied fillet on prow; above, ANT AVG; below, III VIR R P C, Rv. Aquila between two signa; below, LEG - XX. Crawford 544/36; Antonia 135; Sydenham 1243.

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

380

476

C. Caesar Octavianus, Denarius, uncertain Eastern mint, 28 BC; AR (g 3,85; mm 20; h 6); CAESAR DIVI F - COS VI, bare head r.; below neck, small capricorn r., Rv. AEGVPTO / CAPTA, crocodile r. RIC 545; C 4.

Rare, lightly iridescent tone. Minor bankers' mark on obverse, otherwise about extremely fine.

800 127

128

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478

477

477

Augustus (27 BC - AD 14), Denarius, Pergamum or Samos, 27 BC; AR (g 3,44; mm 20; h 12); CAESAR, bare head r., Rv. AVGVSTVS, young bull standing r. RIC 475; C 28.

Lightly tone and good extremely fine.

1.000

478

Augustus (27 BC - AD 14), Denarius, Caesaraugusta (?), ca. 19-18 BC; AR (g 3,40; mm 18; h 7); CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head r., Rv. MARTIS - VLTORIS, circular domed tetrastyle temple, containing helmeted figure of Mars, holding Aquila and standard over shoulder. RIC 39a; C 194.

Very rare. Cabinet tone, some chipping on edge, otherwise about extremely fine.

[Ex Fritz Rudolf Künker 168, 2010, lot 7588] 300

479

Augustus (27 BC - AD 14), Denarius, Pergamum, 19-18 BC; AR (g 3,78; mm 18; h 1); AVGVSTVS, bare head r., Rv. ARMENIA / CAPTA, tiara and bow case with quiver. RIC 516; C 11.

Extremely rare. Lightly toned and extremely fine - good extremely fine.

1.000

481

480 480

Augustus (27 BC - AD 14), Denarius, Colonia Patricia (?), 18-16 BC; AR (g 3,61; mm 18; h 6); S P Q R CAESARI - AVGVSTO, bare head r., Rv. QVOD – VIAE MVN SVNT, triumphal arch on viaduct, surmounted by Augustus, driving quadriga of horses r.; Victory standing behind Augustus, crowning him; to l. and r. of arches, a rostrum. RIC 144; C 233.

Very rare. Cabinet tone and good very fine - about extremely fine.

500

481

Augustus (27 BC - AD 14), Denarius, Colonia Patricia (?), ca. 18 BC; AR (g 3,78; mm 18; h 6); CAESAR - AVGVSTO, laureate head r., Rv. S P - Q R across field, temple of Mars Ultor: round-domed, tetrastyle temple set on podium of three steps; within, chariot carrying an aquila and miniature galloping quadriga r. RIC 119; C 279.

Lightly toned and about extremely fine.

500 129

482

Augustus (27 BC - AD 14), Denarius, Lugdunum, 15 BC; AR (g 3,85; mm 18; h 7); AVGVSTVS - DIVI F, bare head r., Rv. IMP - X, Apollo Citharoedus standing l., holding plectrum and lyre; in ex. ACT. RIC 171a; C 144.

Lustrous and about fdc.

600

483

484

483

Augustus (27 BC - AD 14), Denarius, Lugdunum, 11-10 BC; AR (g 3,70; mm 19; h 9); AVGVSTVS - DIVI F, bare head r., Rv. Bull butting r.; in ex. IMP XII. RIC 187a; C 155.

Lightly toned, some encrustation on edge, about extremely fine.

500

484

Augustus (27 BC - AD 14), Cistophorus, Pergamum, 19-18 BC; AR (g 11,63; mm 25; h 11); IMP IX TR PO V, bare head r., Rv. Temple of Mars Ultor: circular, domed, tetrastyle temple set on five-tiered base, a signum within; in field, MART VLTO. RIC 507; RPC 2220.

Lightly toned, some cleaning marks on fields, extremely fine.

600

486 485 485

Augustus (27 BC - AD 14), As struck by C. Cassius Celer, Rome, 16 BC; AE (g 20,08; mm 30; h 7); CAESAR AVGVSTVS - TRIBVNIC POTEST, bare head r., Rv. C CASSIVS C F CELER IIIVIR A A A F F, around S C. RIC 376; C 409.

Specimen struck on a full flan, heavy as a dupondius, maybe a presentation piece. Green patina, somewhat smoothed, anyway about extremely fine.

200

486

Augustus (27 BC - AD 14), Aureus, Lugdunum, 15-12 BC; AV (g 7,92; mm 19; h 6); AVGVSTVS - DIVI F, bare head r., Rv. Two soldiers (or Drusus and Tiberius) with parazonium giving branches to Augustus seated l. on a platform; in ex. IMP X. RIC 164a; C 132; Calicò 210.

Very rare, good very fine.

4.400 130

487 Augustus (27 BC - AD 14), Aureus, Lugdunum, 15-12 BC; AV (g 8,00; mm 19; h 6); AVGVSTVS - DIVI F, bare head r., Rv. Bull butting r.; in ex. IMP X. RIC 166a; C 136; Calicò 212.

Bold portrait, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

3.200

131

488

Augustus (27 BC - AD 14), As struck by P. Lurius Agrippa, Rome, 7 BC; AE (g 12,23; mm 27; h 6); CAESAR AVGVST PONT MAX TRIBVNIC POT, bare head l., Rv. P LVRIVS AGRIPPA IIIVIR A A A F F, around S C. RIC 428; C 446.

Scarce. A nice portrait struck in high relief, untouched green patina, good extremely fine.

200

489

Augustus (27 BC - AD 14), Denarius, Lugdunum, 2 BC - AD 4; AR (g 3,69; mm 18; h 3); 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 43.

Cabinet tone, high relief, extremely fine.

200

490

Divus Augustus, Dupondius struck under Caligula, Rome, AD 37-41; AE (g 14,27; mm 29; h 6); DIVVS AVGVSTVS, radiate head l.; in field, S - C, Rv. CONSENSV SENAT ET EQ ORDIN P Q R, Gaius (or Augustus) seated l. on curule chair, holding branch and globe. RIC 56; C 87.

Green tone, somewhat smoothed, otherwise about extremely fine.

300

491

Tiberius (14-37), As, Rome, AD 15-16; AE (g 11,16; mm 28; h 1); TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VII, bare head r., Rv. PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN POTEST XVII, Livia seated r., holding patera and sceptre; in field, S - C. RIC 33; C 17.

Nice portrait, brownish tone, about extremely fine.

200 132

492

Tiberius (14-37), Sestertius, Rome, AD 22-23; AE (g 26,37; mm 35; h 11); CIVITATIBVS ASIAE - RESTITVTIS, Tiberius laureate, seated l., foot on stool, holding patera and sceptre, Rv. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXIIII, around S C. RIC 48; C 3.

Rare and in unusually good condition for the issue. Brownish riverine patina, extremely fine.

1.500

493

Tiberius (14-37), As, Rome, AD 35-36; AE (g 12,15; mm 28; h 7); TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII, laureate head l., Rv. PONTIF - MAX TR - POT XXXVII, rudder and globe; on r., small globe; in field, S - C. RIC 58; C 13.

Rare. Expressive portrait struck on a full flan; well centered specimen with a pleasant riverine patina, good extremely fine.

400

133

494 Livia, Dupondius struck under Tiberius, Rome, AD 21-22; AE (g 15,12; mm 29; h 7); SALVS AVGVSTA, draped bust of Livia-Salus r., hair knotted behind, Rv. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVG P M TR POT XXIIII, around S C. RIC 47; C 5.

Elegant portrait struck in high relief, dark green tone, extremely ďŹ ne.

500

134

495

Agrippa, As struck under Caligula, Rome, AD 37-41; AE (g 13,28; mm 29; 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.

Strong portrait, amazing riverine patina, good extremely fine.

300

496

Agrippa, As struck under Caligula, Rome, AD 37-41; AE (g 10,91; 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.

Strong portrait, dark green patina, good extremely fine.

300

135

497 Germanicus, Dupondius struck under Caligula, AD 37-41; AE (g 16,49; mm 29; h 8); GERMANICVS / CAESAR, Germanicus in triumphal quadriga r., holding reins and sceptre, Rv. SIGNIS - RECEPT / DEVICTIS - GERM, Germanicus in military dress standing l., holding legionary aquila and raising hand; in field, S - C. RIC 57; C 7.

Attractive coin, green patina, extremely fine.

600

498

Nero and Drusus Caesares, Dupondius struck under Caligula, Rome, AD 37-38; AE (g 16,17; mm 28; h 6); NERO ET DRVSVS CAESARES, Nero and Drusus Caesares riding r., Rv. C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, around S C. RIC 34; C 1.

Brownish tone, extremely fine.

200 136

499 Claudius (41-54), Sestertius, Rome, AD 50-54; AE (g 29,10; mm 35; h 6); TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head r., Rv. NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMAN IMP, triumphal arch surmounted by equestrian statue r., between two trophies; the rider strikes downwards with spear; in field, S - C. RIC 114; C 48. Naturalistic portrait struck on a full flan; pleasant riverine patina, good extremely fine / extremely fine.

1.000 On the reverse is represented the triumphal arch dedicated to Claudius' father, Drusus Major, for his victorious campaigns in Germany in the years 12-9 BC. Drusus was the first general of Augustus and praised him for his military and moral virtues. After his death he had many honours and the senate erected a triumphal arch of marble, decorated with trophies, on the Appia Way (Suet. Claud. 1), but there are not archaeological traces. With this sestertius Claudius probably wanted to commemorate his father Drusus directly, but also Augustus indirectly and join two leaders much loved by the soldiers and roman people, celebrating himself as their descendant.

137

Claudius (41-54), Sestertius, Rome, AD 50-54; AE (g 29,88; mm 37; h 7); TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head r., Rv. NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMAN IMP, triumphal arch surmounted by equestrian statue r., between two trophies; the rider strikes downwards with spear; in field, S - C. RIC 114; C 48. Attractive brown patina somewhat gently smoothed, otherwise extremely fine. [Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Triton V, January 2002, lot 1878 - from the A. Campana collection]

500

1.000

Claudius (41-54), Sestertius, Rome, AD 50-54; AE (g 27,40; mm 35; h 6); TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head r., Rv. SPES - AVGVSTA, Spes advancing l., holding flower and raising skirt; in ex. S C. RIC 115; C 85.

A realistic portrait struck on a full flan; green tone, somewhat smoothed otherwise good extremely fine.

501

1.000

138

502

Claudius (41-54), As, Rome, AD 50-54; AE (g 10,49; mm 29; h 6); TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P, bare head l., Rv. LIBERTAS - AVGVSTA, Libertas standing front, head r., holding pileus and extending hand; in field, S - C. RIC 113; C 47.

Brownish tone, somewhat smoothed, otherwise extremely fine.

200

503

Antonia Minor, Dupondius struck under Claudius, Rome, ca. AD 41-50; AE (g 13,96; mm 30; h 6); ANTONIA - AVGVSTA, draped bust r., hair in long plait, Rv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, Claudius standing l., holding simpulum; in field, S - C. RIC 92; C 6.

Elegant portrait, brownish patina, good extremely fine.

400

504

Nero (54-68), Denarius, Rome, AD 64-65; AR (g 3,44; mm 18; h 6); NERO - CAESAR, laureate head r., Rv. AVGVSTVS - GERMANICVS, emperor, radiate, standing front, holding branch and Victory on globe. RIC 47; C 45.

Rare. Expressive portrait, cabinet tone, about extremely fine.

300 139

505 Nero (54-68), Sestertius, Rome, AD 64; AE (g 27,53; mm 34; h 6); NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head r., Rv. Triumphal arch decorated with friezes of battle scenes surmounted by statue of emperor in quadriga accompanied by Pax and Victory, flanked by two soldiers; inside niche of arch, a nude statue of helmeted Mars; in field, S - C. RIC 147; C 308.

A very appealing portrait struck in high relief on a full flan, and an exceptionally detailed reverse composition. Pleasant riverine patina, good extremely fine.

2.000 Citing from Numismatica Ars Classica: Coins sometimes are the only evidence that survives to illustrate lost Roman monuments, such as the Arcus Neronis, a monument that probably did not long survive Nero's downfall. Details of the date and the location of the arch are sketchy, but the coinage provides an excellent understanding of its form, and, with some variety, we can appreciate the relief's decorative elements and statues that adorned it. It is generally accepted that the arch celebrates the victories of the general Corbulo over the Parthians, and that it was built on the Capitoline Hill sometime between 58 and 62. Its precise location has not been determined from ancient sources or from archaeological investigation, though proximity to the Temple of Vejovis or the Temple of Jupiter Capitolinus have both been suggested.

140

506

Nero (54-68), Dupondius, Rome, AD 64; AE (g 13,85; mm 28; h 6); NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P 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; C 326.

Magnificent portrait struck in high relief, delicate riverine patina, good extremely fine.

600

507

Nero (54-68), Sestertius, Rome, AD 65; AE (g 26,51; mm 35; h 7); NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG G - ER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head r., wearing aegis, Rv. Roma seated l. on cuirass., holding Victory and parazonium; in field, S - C; in ex. ROMA. RIC 273; C 261 var (bust).

Green tone, large flan; somewhat smoothed, otherwise extremely fine.

800 141

508

Nero (54-68), Dupondius, Rome, AD 65; AE (g 14,86; mm 29; h 6); NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, radiate head r., Rv. Roma seated on cuirass l., holding wreath and parazonium; in field, S - C; in ex. ROMA. RIC 296; C 280. Stylish portrait, brown reddish tone; somewhat smoothed, otherwise good extremely fine.

600

509

510

509

Nero (54-68), As, Lugdunum, AD 66-67; AE (g 11,57; mm 29; h 6); IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P P P, bare head r., globe at point of bust, Rv. Victory flying l., holding shiel inscribed S P Q R; in field, S - C. RIC 543; C 302.

Green tone, minor die break on reverse, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

300

510

Nero (54-68), As, Lugdunum, AD 66-67; AE (g 11,15; mm 27; h 6); IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P P P, bare head r., globe at point of bust, Rv. Victory walking l., holding shield inscribed S P Q R; in field, S - C. RIC 543; C 302.

Expressive portrait, dark green tone, extremely fine.

300

511

Nero (54-68), Sestertius, Rome, AD 67; AE (g 25,26; mm 36; h 7); IMP NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P XIII P P, laureate head r., Rv. PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT, view of the Temple of Janus, decorated with garlands and with door closed; in field S - C. RIC 354; C 145.

Expressive portrait struck on a large flan, green tone, somewhat smoothed otherwise extremely fine.

500 142

514

Galba (68-69), Sestertius, Rome, October AD 68; AE (g 25,53; mm 32; h 7); IMP SER GALBA - CAES AVG TR P, laureate head r., Rv. LIBERTAS - PVBLICA, Libertas standing l., holding pileus and vindicta; in field, S - C. RIC 347; C 125.

Rare. Bold portrait and green tone; somewhat gently smoothed, otherwise extremely fine.

1.000

515

515

Galba (68-69), Sestertius, Rome, December AD 68; AE (g 25,14; mm 34; h 5); SER SVLPI GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG P M TR P, laureate and draped bust l., Rv. Galba, in military dress, standing r. on podium, accompanied by praetorian prefect behind him, addressing two helmeted soldiers, each with shields and one with spear, a horse facing between them. Before podium, two tunicate cursores, and in background, vexillum, signum and aquila; in ex. ADLOCVTIO / S C. RIC 468.

Extremely rare. Naturalistic portrait struck on a full flan; brown tone with spots of cuprite deposits, somewhat smoothed, anyway about extremely fine.

1.500 143

512 G a l b a ( 6 8 - 6 9 ) , A u re u s , Ta r r a c o , April AD 68; AV (g 7,17; mm 18; h 6); IMP - GALBA, laureate head r., with globe at point of bust, Rv. DIVA - AVGVSTA, Livia, draped, standing l., holding patera and leaning on sceptre. RIC –, cfr. 14 (denarius); C –, cfr. 43 (denarius); Calicó 470.

Of the highest rarity, apparently only the forth specimen known. Peculiar portrait struck in high relief, good extremely fine / extremely fine.

6.000

513 Galba (68-69), Aureus, Rome, July AD 68 - January AD 69; AV (g 7,30; mm 19; h 5); IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG, laureate and draped bust r., Rv. DIVA - AVGVSTA, Livia, draped, standing l., holding patera and leaning on sceptre. RIC 188; C 54; Calicó 472.

Very rare. An expressive portrait struck on a large flan; reddish tone, extremely fine.

8.000

144

516

Galba (68-69), Bronze, Antiochia, AD 68-69; AE (g 15,00; mm 29; h 12); IM SER SVL G - AL CAE, laureate head r., Rv. S C, within laurel wreath. RPC 4314.

A magnificent portrait and an appealing green patina, extremely fine. [Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 46, 2008, lot 520] 300

517

518

517

Vespasian (69-79), Denarius, Ephesus, AD 70; AR (g 3,24; mm 17; h 6); IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS II TR P P P, laureate head r., Rv. AVG, within wreath. RIC 1414; C 37a; RPC II 822.

Very rare. Old cabinet tone and about extremely fine - extremely fine.

200

518

Vespasian (69-79), Denarius, Rome, AD 71; AR (g 3,51; mm 18; h 7); IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head r., Rv. COS - VIII, prow r.; above, star. RIC 108; C 136.

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

200

519

Vespasian (69-79), Sestertius, Rome, AD 71; AE (g 24,72; mm 33; h 6); IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS III, laureate head r., Rv. PAX - AVGVSTI, Pax standing l., holding branch and cornucopiae; in field, S - C. RIC I 437 = II 243; C 326 corr.

Bold portrait and dark green tone; somewhat smoothed, otherwise good extremely fine.

800 145

520 Vespasian (69-79), Aureus, Rome, AD 72-73; AV (g 7,26; mm 18; h 6); IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head r., Rv. NEP - RED, Neptune standing l., foot on globe, holding sceptre and acrostolium. RIC 358; C 273; Calicò 654.

Bold portrait, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

6.000

521

Vespasian (69-79), As, Rome, AD 73; AE (g 11,85; mm 28; h 6); IMP CAES VESP AVG P M T P COS IIII CENS, laureate head r., Rv. AEQ - VITAS - AVGVST, Aequitas standing l., holding scales and rod; in field, S - C. RIC I 542a = II 587; C 9.

A good portrait, dark green tone, extremely fine.

260 146

522 Vespasian (69-79), Aureus, Rome, AD 75; AV (g 7,30; mm 20; 7); IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head r., Rv. PON MAX - TR P COS VI, Victory, holding wreath, standing l. on cista mistica flanked by snakes. RIC I 92 = II 775; C 370; Calicò 665. Struck on a large flan; minor die break on obverse as usual, extremely detailed reverse composition: about extremely fine.

6.000

523

Vespasian (69-79), Denarius, Rome, AD 77-78; AR (g 3,40; mm 20; h 7); CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head r., Rv. CE - RES AVGVST, Ceres standing l., holding sceptre and two grain ears and poppy. RIC 968; C 54.

Lightly toned, struck on a large flan, good extremely fine.

200 147

524

Titus, as Caesar, Aureus struck under Vespasian, Rome, AD 72-73; AV (g 7,21; mm 19; h 6); T CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT, laureate head r., Rv. Palm tree; on l., Titus standing r., foot set on globe, holding spear and parazonium; on r., Jewess seated r. in attitude of mourning. RIC 160; C 391; Calicó 721. Very rare. A coin of great historical importance, extremely fine.

10.000

525

Titus, as Caesar, Sestertius struck under Vespasian, Rome, AD 73; AE (g 26,06; mm 33; h 6); T CAES VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT COS II, laureate head r., Rv. IVDAEA - CAPTA, palm tree; on l., Titus standing r., foot set on helmet, holding spear and parazonium; on r., Jewess seated r. on cuirass in attitude of mourning; in ex. S C. RIC 422; C 113. Rare. Expressive portrait, brownish tone with areas of green, about extremely fine.

1.000 148

526

Titus, as Caesar, Dupondius struck under Vespasian, Rome, AD 73; AE (g 13,54; mm 28; h 6); T CAES IMP PON TR P COS II CENS, radiate head r., Rv. Roma seated l. on cuirass and shields, holding Victory and spear; in field, RO - MA; in ex. S C. RIC 618.

Scarce. Dark green patina, about extremely fine.

200

527 Titus, as Caesar, Aureus struck under Vespasian, Rome, AD 77-78; AV (g 7,36; 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 194; C 64; Calicò 738.

Amazing portrait struck in high relief, good extremely fine / extremely fine.

7.000 149

528

Diva Julia Titi, Sestertius struck under Domitian, Rome, AD 90-91; AE (g 21,50; mm 33; h 5); DIVAE IVLIAE AVG DIVI TITI F, carpentum drawn by two mules r.; in ex. S P Q R, Rv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER P P, around S C. RIC 717 (ex 400); C 9.

Rare and hard to find so well preserved. Pleasant green tone, extremely fine.

1.000

529 Domitian, as Caesar, Aureus struck under Vespasian, Rome, AD 75; AV (g 7,36; mm 20; h 6); CAES AVG F - DOMIT COS III, laureate head r., Rv. PRINCEPS - IVVENTVT, Spes standing l., holding flower and raising skirt. RIC I 233 = II 787; C 374; Calicò 912.

Nice portrait, struck on a large flan, good extremely fine - about fdc.

4.000 150

530

Domitian, as Caesar, Sestertius struck under Titus, Rome or an uncertain Balkan or Thracian mint, AD 80-81; AE (g 26,18; mm 34; h 6); CAES DIVI AVG VESP F DOMITIANVS COS VII, laureate head r., Rv. Mars walking r., holding spear and trophy over shoulder; in field, S - C. RIC 159; C 422; RPC II 505 (Thrace); A. Burnett, Regional Coinage in Thrace and Bithynia during the Flavian Period, Travaux Le Rider, pl. 8, 1; H. Cahn, An Imperial Mint in Bithynia, INJ 8 (1984-5), 5.

Stylish portrait struck on a full flan, pleasant green patina, extremely fine.

800

531

Domitian (81-96), As, Rome, AD 84; AE (g 10,27; mm 28; h 7); IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS X, laureate bust r., wearing aegis, Rv. SALVTI - AVGVST, altar; below, S C. RIC 224; C 413.

Scarce. Green patina, struck on a full flan, extremely fine.

400

532

Domitian (81-96), Sestertius, Rome, AD 85; AE (g 27,34; mm 35; h 7); IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM - COS XI CENS POT P P, laureate head r., wearing aegis, Rv. Domitian, veiled, standing l. and sacrificing with patera over altar; in the background, shrine containing cult statue of Minerva; in field, S - C. RIC 355; C 492.

Very rare. Struck on a large flan, green tone, somewhat smoothed and tooled, otherwise about extremely fine.

800 151

533

Nerva (96-98), Sestertius, Rome, AD 97; AE (g 24,64; mm 33; h 6); IMP NERVA CAES AVG - PM TR P COS III P P, radiate head r., Rv. LIBERTAS - PVBLICA, Libertas standing l., holding pileus and sceptre; in field, S - C. RIC 86; C 118.

Scarce. A nice portrait struck on a full flan; brownish tone, somewhat smoothed and tooled, otherwise extremely fine.

800

534

Nerva (96-98), Dupondius, Rome, AD 97; AE (g 12,34; mm 26; h 6); IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, radiate head r., Rv. CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM, two clasped hands holding standard set on a galley prow to l.; in field, S - C. RIC 81; C 32.

Scarce. An attractive, boldly struck, specimen with a reddish green patina; somewhat smoothed, otherwise extremely fine.

200

535

Nerva (96-98), As, Rome, AD 97; AE (g 10,22; mm 28; h 6); IMP NERVA CAES AVG - P M TR P II COS III P P, laureate head r., Rv. AEQVITAS - AVGVST, Aequitas standing l., holding scales and cornucopiae; in field, S - C. RIC 94; C 10.

Scarce. Strong portrait, green patina and large flan, extremely fine / about extremely fine. [Ex Busso Peus Nachfolger 413, October 2014, lot 298] 120 152

536

Trajan (98-117), Sestertius, Rome, AD 103-111; AE (g 25,69, mm 34; 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. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Dacia, in attitude of mourning, seated l. on pile of arms; before her, a trophy; in ex. S C. RIC 565; C 435.

Beautiful portrait struck in high relief on a full flan; gold toned patina, good extremely fine.

800

537

Trajan (98-117), Sestertius, Rome, AD 108-110; AE (g 24,81; 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. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Annona standing l., holding grain ears over modius and cornucopiae; prow in background to r.; in field, S - C. RIC 492; C 369.

A nice portrait struck on a full flan; gold-brownish toning with areas of green on the edge, good extremely fine.

800

153

539 538 538

Trajan (98-117), Dupondius, Rome, AD 112-114; AE (g 12,31; mm 28; h 6); IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, radiate and draped bust r., Rv. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, woman reclining l. on rocks, holding wheel and branch; in ex. VIA TRAIANA. RIC 641 (radiate only, omits CAES); C 652 (omits CAES).

Rare. Old cabinet brownish-reddish patina, large flan, about extremely fine.

200

539

Trajan (98-117), Aureus, Rome, AD 114-117; AV (g 7,38; mm 19; h 6); IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R, Fortuna seated l., holding rudder and cornucopiae; in ex. FORT RED. RIC 318; C 153; Calicò 1026.

Lustrous and about extremely fine / good very fine.

2.600

540

Trajan (98-117), Sestertius, Rome, AD 114-117; AE (g 28,17; mm 36; h 6); IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, laureate and draped bust r., Rv. SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS, Felicitas standing l., holding caduceus and cornucopiae; in field, S - C. RIC 672; C 352.

Struck on a thick flan; dark green tone, somewhat smoothed and tooled, otherwise extremely fine.

800

542

541 541

Hadrian (117-138), Aureus, Rome, AD 121; AV (g 7,21; mm 19; 6); IMP CAES HADRIA – NVS AVG COS III, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. ANN ÐCCCLXXIIII NAT VRB P CIR CO – N, Genius of the Circus reclining l., head r., balancing wheel on knee and placing arm around one of the turning posts of the Circus (three obelisks on a base).

RIC 144; C 162; Calicó 1200.

Extremely rare, historically important issue: the only one Roman coin recording the exact year date of issue. Good very fine.

2.800

542

Hadrian (117-138), Denarius, Rome, AD 125-128; AR (g 3,46; mm 19; h 6); HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS, laureate bust r., drapery on l. shoulder, Rv. CO - S - III, Roma standing l., holding Victory and spear. RIC 161; C 349.

Cabinet tone, high relief, good extremely fine - about fdc. [From the collection of the Money Museum, Zurich; ex Numismatik Lanz 109, 27 May 2002, lot 422] 300 154

543 544

543

Hadrian (117-138), Aureus, Rome, AD 134-138; AV (g 6,83; mm 19; h 6); HADRIANVS - AVG COS III PP, bare head r., Rv. SECVRI - TAS AVG, Securitas seated l., holding cornucopiae and resting head on hand. RIC 273; C 1404; Calicó 1377.

Rare. Elegant portrait, minor scuff on edge, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

2.800

544

Hadrian (117-138), As or Dupondius, Rome, AD 134-138; AE (g 11,98; mm 26; h 12); HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P, laureate bust r., drapery on l. shoulder, Rv. Dacia, wearing tunic and cloak, seated l. on rock, legs crossed and placing foot on globe, holding aquila and curved sword; in field, S - C; in ex. DACIA. RIC 850; C 531.

Untouched light green patina, nice style, good extremely fine.

300

545

Sabina, As struck under Hadrian, Rome, AD 128-134; AE (g 12,37, mm 28; h 6); SABINA AVGVSTA - HADRIANI AVG P P, draped bust r. with hair waved, rising into crest on top above diadem, Rv. Ceres seated l. on basket, holding cornears and torch; in ex. S C. RIC 1023; C 70.

A nice portrait struck in high relief; pleasant riverine patina, about extremely fine.

260

546

Antoninus Pius (138-161), 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 struck on a thick flan; specimen with a light patina, good extremely fine.

500

155

548 547 547

Antoninus Pius (138-161), As, Rome, AD 140-144; AE (g 10,77; mm 25; h 11); ANTONINVS - AVG PIVS P P, laureate head r., Rv. TR POT - COS III, Janus standing facing, holding scepter; in field, S - C. RIC II 693a; C 882.

Popular reverse type. Dark green patina, good extremely fine.

150

548

Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius Caesar (139-161), Denarius, Rome, AD 140; AR (g 3,49; mm 18; h 1); ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P COS III, bare head of Antoninus Pius r., Rv. AVRELIVS CAESAR - AVG PII F COS, bare head of Marcus Aurelius Caesar r. RIC 415a; C 14.

Light grey toning, fine style, extremely fine - good extremely fine. [Ex Gorny & Mosch 207, 2012, lot 639] 200

549

Diva Faustina Maior, Sestertius struck under Antoninus Pius, Rome, after AD 141; AE (g 23,90; mm 33; h 12); DIVA AVGVSTA - FAVSTINA, diademed and draped bust r., hair coiled on top of head, Rv. CONSE - CRATIO, funeral pyre in three stories, set on base, ornamented and garlanded, surmounted by charioteer in biga r.; in ex. S C. RIC 1135a; C 186.

Brownish tone, large flan; somewhat smoothed, otherwise extremely fine.

500

550

Marcus Aurelius (161-180), Sestertius, Rome, AD 163-164; AE (g 25,35; mm 32; h 11); M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG – ARMENIACVS P M, laureate head r., Rv. TR P XVIII – IMP II COS III, Mars standing r., holding spear and resting hand on shield; in field, S - C. RIC 861; C 838.

Green tone, somewhat smoothed, otherwise about extremely fine - extremely fine.

800 156

551

Lucius Verus (161-169), Sestertius, Rome, AD 161; AE (g 24,04; mm 34; h 11); IMP CAES L AVREL VERVS AVG, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. CONCORD AVG TR P, Concordia seated l. on throne, holding patera and resting elbow on cornucopia; in field, S - C; in ex. COS II. RIC 1276.

Rare. Expressive portrait struck in high relief on a broad flan; delightful malachite green patina, extremely fine.

1.000

552

Lucius Verus (161-169), Dupondius, Rome, AD 166; AE (g 11,17; mm 27; h 6); L VERVS AVG ARM - PARTH MAX, radiate head r., Rv. TR P VI - IMP IIII COS - II, Victory standing l., erecting trophy and holding palm branch; in field, S - C. RIC 1449; C 283.

Scarce. A nice portrait struck on a full flan, green patina, extremely fine / good very fine.

300

553

554

553

Faustina Minor, Aureus struck under Antoninus Pius, Rome, ca. AD 145; AV (g 7,29; mm 18; h 12); FAVSTINA AVG - PII AVG FIL, draped bust l., hair knotted behind, Rv. CONCO - RDIA, dove standing r. RIC 503b; C 60; Calicò 2044a.

An elegant portrait struck on a full flan; minor scratch on obverse, otherwise about extremely fine.

1.700

554

Faustina Minor, Aureus struck under Marcus Aurelius, Rome, AD 161-164; AV (g 7,18; mm 18; h 6); FAVSTINA - AVGVSTA, diademed and draped bust r., hair knotted behind, Rv. SALVTI AVGVSTAE, Salus seated l., feeding snake twined round altar. RIC 717; C 199; Calicó 2074.

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

1.700 157

555

Faustina Minor, Sestertius struck under Marcus Aurelis, AD 161-176; AE (g 23,65; mm 35; h 12); FAVSTINA - AVGVSTA, draped bust r., hair knotted behind, Rv. MATRI - MAGNAE, Cybeles seated r., holding drum; at her side, two lions; in ex. S C. RIC 1663; C 169.

A nice portrait struck on a full and very large flan; brownish patina, about extremely fine.

800

556

Commodus (177-192), Sestertius, Rome, AD 192; AE (g 26,40; mm 33; h 6); L AEL AVREL CO - MM AVG P FEL, laureate head r., Rv. HERCVLI ROMANO AVG, Naked Hercules with features of Commodus standing l., placing hand on trophy and holding club and lion's skin; in ex. S C. RIC 640; C 203.

Rare. An appealing detailed portrait struck on a very thick flan, untouched green patina., extremely fine / about extremely fine.

3.000

158

557

Pescennius Niger (Usurper, 193-194), Denarius, Antiochia, AD 194; AR (g 3,24; mm 19; h 12); IMP CAES C PESC NIG - ER IVS AVG COS II, laureate bust r., Rv. VICTO - R IV - ST AV, Victory advancing l., holding palm branch and wreath. RIC 81f; C 76 var.

Rare and exceptionally preserved with full legend. Lightly toned, high relief, good extremely fine. [Ex Gorny & Mosch 207, October 2012, lot 656] 600

558

Septimius Severus (193-211), Tetradrachm, Laodicea ad Mare, AD 205-207; BI (g 12,47; mm 25; h 6); ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ - CЄΟΥΗΡΟC CЄΒ, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ЄΞ ΥΠΑΤΟ Γ, eagle standing facing, head and tail r., with wings spread; between legs, star. Prieur 1121.

Rare, lightly toned, extremely fine.

200

559

Julia Domna, Sestertius struck under Caracalla, Rome, AD 211-217; AE (g 31,10; mm 34; h 12); IVLIA PIA - FELIX AVG, diademed and draped bust r., Rv. IVNO, Juno, veiled and draped, standing l., holding patera and sceptre; on l., peacock; in field, S - C. RIC 584; C 85.

Struck on a very thick flan; a lovely green patina gently smoothed, extremely fine / about extremely fine.

[Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 54, march 2010, lot 492 - from the Luc Girard collection] 1.200 159

560 Caracalla (198-217), Aureus, Rome, AD 199-200; AV (g 7,25; mm 19; h 12); ANTONINVS - AVGVSTVS, laureate, d r a p e d a n d c u i r a s s e d b u s t r. , Rv. RECTOR ORBIS, Sol standing l., holding globe and reverse spear. RIC 39a, C 541; Calicó 2804.

A gentle portrait of fine style, struck in high relief. Well centered specimen, good extremely fine. [From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions].

8.000

561 Caracalla (198-217), Aureus, Rome, AD 213; AV (g 6,80; mm 20; h 12); ANTONINVS - PIVS FEL AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICTORIA GERMANICA, Victory advancing r., holding palm branch and wreath.

RIC 237 var (also draped); C 645 (same); Calicó 2833.

Very rare. An interesting and historically important reverse composition, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

[Ex Hess Divo 327, October 2014, lot 188].

10.000

160

562

Geta (209-212), Sestertius, Rome, AD 210-212; AE (g 23,81; mm 31; h 6); 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. Brownish tone, somewhat smoothed, otherwise about extremely fine.

800

563

564

563

Geta (209-212), Dupondius, Rome, AD 211; AE (g 9,50; mm 25; h 12); P SEPTIMIVS GETA - PIVS AVG BRIT, radiate bust r., drapery on l. shoulder, Rv. FORT RED TR P III COS II P P, Fortuna seated l., holding rudder and cornucopiae; under throne, wheel; in ex. S C. RIC 173a; C 61.

Rare. Emerald green patina, extremely fine.

200

564

Macrinus (217-218), As, Rome, AD 217; AE (g 11,71; mm 25; h 11); IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust r., Rv. PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II P P, Felicitas standing front, head l., holding sceptre and leaning on column; in field, S - C. RIC 159; C 99.

Rare. Green patina and extremely fine.

200

566

565 565

Macrinus (217-218), As, Rome, AD 217-218; AE (g 11,26; mm 24; h 5); IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust r., Rv. SECVRITAS TEMPORVM, Securitas seated l., holding sceptre; before her, altar; in ex., S C. RIC 207; C 130.

Rare. Green patina, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

300

566

Diadumenian, as Caesar, Denarius struck under Macrinus, Rome, ca. AD 217-218; AR (g 3,26; mm 20; h 6); M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIAN CAES, draped bust r., Rv. PRINC IVVENTVTIS, Diadumenian standing l., head r., holding sceptre and standard; on r., two standards. RIC 102; C 3.

Scarce. Lightly toned, nice portrait, good extremely fine.

300 161

567

Elagabalus (218-222), Sestertius, Rome, AD 220; AE (g 22,53; mm 30; h 12); IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. LIBERTAS AVGVSTI, Libertas standing l., holding sceptre and pileus; on l., star; in field, S - C. RIC 358d; C 104.

Delicate green-grey patina, expressive portrait, about extremely fine. [Ex Sternberg XI, November 1981, lot 710 - from the Ing. G. Mazzini collection].

1.600

568

Severus Alexander (222-235), Sestertius, Rome, AD 231; AE (g 20,21; mm 31; h 12); IMP ALEXAN - DER PIVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. P M TR P X - COS III P P, Sol standing l., raising hand and holding globe; in field, S - C. RIC 515; C 412.

Attractive riverine patina, large flan, about extremely fine.

300

569

Severus Alexander (222-235), Sestertius, Rome, AD 232; AE (g 23,04; mm 33; h 2); 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 169.

Dark green patina, good extremely fine - about fdc.

300 162

570

Severus Alexander (222-235), Dupondius, Rome, AD 234; AE (g 10,95; mm 25; h 1); IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, radiate bust r., drapery on l. shoulder, Rv. P M TR P - XIII COS III P P, Sol standing l., raising hand and holding whip; in field, S - C. RIC 539; C 451.

Expressive portrait, lovely green tone; somewhat smoothed otherwise good extremely fine.

200

571

Julia Mamaea, Sestertius struck under Severus Alexander, Rome, AD 222-235; AE (g 16,52; mm 29; 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.

Green-brownish tone, somewhat gently smoothed, otherwise about extremely fine.

200

572

Julia Mamaea, As struck under Severus Alexander, Rome, AD 222-235; AE (g 10,98; mm 26; h 1); IVLIA MAMA - EA AVGVSTA, diademed and draped bust r., Rv. FELICI - TAS PVBLICA, Felicitas standing front, head l., leaning on column and holding caduceus; in field, S - C. RIC 677; C 22.

Green patina, struck on a full flan, good extremely fine.

160

163

573

Maximinus I (235-238), Sestertius, Rome, AD 235-236; AE (g 20,67; mm 30; h 12); IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG , laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. SALVS AVGVSTI, Salus seated l., feeding serpent rising from altar; in ex. S C. RIC 64; C 88.

Green - brownish patina and about extremely fine.

180

574

574

575

576

575

Maximinus I (235-238), Sestertius, Rome, AD 236-238; AE (g 18,35; mm 30; h 11); 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.

Expressive portrait, green patina with spots of cuprite deposits, extremely fine.

180 Maximinus I (235-238), As, Rome, AD 236; AE (g 11,96; mm 27; h 12); IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. SALVS AVGVSTI, Salus seated l., feeding from patera snake raising from altar; in ex. S C. RIC 66; C 89.

Rare. Expressive portrait, old cabinet reddish patina, good extremely fine. [Ex Classical Numismatic Group 50, 23 June 1999, lot 1636] 160

Maximus Caesar, Sestertius struck under Maximinus I, Rome, early AD 236 - March / April AD 238; AE (g 21,38; mm 33; h 12); MAXIMVS CAES GERM, draped bust r., Rv. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Maximus standing l., holding baton and spear; behind him, two standards; in field, S - C. RIC 13; C 14.

Expressive portrait. Struck on a full flan, green patina, about extremely fine.

300 164

577 Gordian I (238), Sestertius, Rome, March - April AD 238; AE (g 19,48; mm 30; h 11); IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICTORIA AVGG, Victory advancing l., holding wreath and palm branch; in field, S - C. RIC 12; C 14.

Very rare. Expressive portrait and attractive natural pale green patina, good extremely fine. [Ex Freeman & Sear, Manhattan Sale III, January 2012, lot 191] 3.200

578 Gordian II (238), Denarius, Rome, March - April AD 238; AR (g 3,56; mm 20; h 6); IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICTO - RIA AVGG, Victory advancing l., holding palm branch and wreath. RIC 2; C 12.

Very rare. Lustrous and struck on a large flan: good extremely fine.

1.600

579 Gordian II (238), Sestertius, Rome, March - April AD 238; AE (g 18,68; mm 32; h 12); IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG, laureate and draped bust r, Rv. ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated l. on shield, holding Victory and leaning on sceptre; in ex. S C. RIC 5; C 9. Rare. Expressive portrait struck on a large flan, beautiful green tone, good extremely fine.

2.800 165

580 Balbinus (238), Sestertius, Rome, April - June AD 238; AE (g 20,72; mm 31; h 12); IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated l., holding patera and double cornucopiae; in ex.

S C. RIC 22; C 4.

Rare. An expressive portrait struck on a very large flan; green brownish tone, somewhat smoothed otherwise extremely fine.

1.600

581 Pupienus (238), Sestertius, Rome, April - June AD 238; AE (g 19,91; mm 30; h 12); IMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. PAX - PVBLICA, Pax seated l., holding branch and sceptre; in ex. S C. RIC 22a; C 23.

Rare. Stylish portrait and green tone; somewhat smoothed, otherwise extremely fine.

1.200

166

582

Gordian III (238-244), Aureus, Rome, AD 240; AV (g 5,06; mm 20; h 6); IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. LIBERALITAS AVG II, Liberalitas standing facing, head l., holding abacus and double cornucopiae. RIC 58 var (one cornucopia); C -; Calicó 3204 var (same).

Scarce. Large flan, good extremely fine.

2.800

583

584

583

Gordian III (238-244), Sestertius, Rome, AD 240; AE (g 21,87; mm 32; h 1); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. P M TR P III COS P P, Gordian seated l. on sella curulis, holding globe and parazonium; in ex. S C. RIC 294a; C 231.

Lovely chocolate patina with a particularly bold and attractive portrait. Minor marks, otherwise extremely fine.

400

584

Gordian III (238-244), Sestertius, Rome, AD 241-243; AE (g 20,61; mm 32; h 12); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. LAETITIA AVG N, Laetitia standing l., holding wreath and leaning on anchor; in field, S - C. RIC 300a; C 122.

Expressive and detailed portrait; green-brownish patina, extremely fine.

150

585

Gordian III (238-244), Sestertius, Rome, AD 241-243; AE (g 20,34; mm 30; h 12); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate and draped bust r., Rv. LIBERALITAS AVG IIII, Libertalias standing l., holding abacus and double cornucopiae; in field, S - C. RIC 316a; C 148.

Lovely portrait, brownish patina, about extremely fine / good very fine.

150 167

586

Gordian III (238-244), Dupondius, Rome, AD 241-243; AE (g 10,94; mm 26; h 12); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. PAX - AETERNA, Pax advancing l., holding branch and sceptre. RIC 319c; C 171.

Emerald green patina, good extremely fine. [Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Triton V, January 2002, lot 2080; from the George His Collection of coins of Gordian III; ex Sternberg XIX, 18-19 November 1987, lot 776] 150

587

Gordian III (238-244), Quinarius, Rome, AD 243-244; AR (g 1,91; mm 15; h 7); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. FELICIT TEMP, Felicitas standing l., holding long caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC 167; C 81.

Very rare. Lustrous and good extremely fine.

1.000

588

Gordian III (238-244), Sestertius, Rome, AD 243-244; AE (g 18,76; mm 31; h 11); IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. FELICIT TEMPOR, Felicitas standing l., holding caduceus and cornucopiae; in field, S - C. RIC 328a; C 73.

Expressive portrait. Dark brown patina, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

150 168

589

Philip I (244-249), Sestertius, Rome, AD 244; AE (g 23,31; mm 30; h 6); IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing l., holding signum in each hand.; in field, S - C. RIC 172a; C 59.

Vigorous, strong portrait; untouched attractive emerald patina, good extremely fine.

220

590

591

590

Philip I (244-249), Sestertius, Rome, AD 244-249; AE (g 22,87; mm 30; h 12); IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. ANNONA AVGG, Annona standing l., holding corn ears over modius and cornucopiae; in field, S - C. RIC 168a; C 26.

Green - brownish patina and about extremely fine.

160

591

Otacilia Severa, Sestertius struck under Philip I, Rome, AD 244-249; AE (g 17,52; mm 30; h 6); MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG, diademed and draped bust r., Rv. PIETAS AVGVSTAE, Pietas standing l., raising hand and holding box of perfume; in field, S - C. RIC 208a; C 46.

Brownish patina, about extremely fine.

180

592

593

592

Philip II, as Caesar, Sestertius struck under Philip I, Rome, AD 244-246; AE (g 20,04; mm 30; h 12); M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, draped bust r., Rv. PRINCIPI I - VVENT, Philip II standing l., holding spear and globe; in field, S - C. RIC 256; C 49.

Green tone; somewhat smoothed and tooled, otherwise good very fine - about extremely fine.

280

593

Philip II, as Caesar, As struck under Philip I, Rome, AD 244-246; AE (g 7,47; mm 25; h 12); M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, draped bust r., Rv. PRINCIPI I - VVENT, Philip II standing l., holding spear and globe; in field, S - C. RIC 256b; C 50.

Green tone; somewhat smoothed and tooled, otherwise good very fine - about extremely fine.

100 169

594

Trajan Decius (249-251), Double Sestertius, Rome, AD 249-251; AE (g 38,15; mm 35; h 12); IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. FELICITAS SAECVLI, Felicitas standing l., holding long caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC 115c; C 40.

Centered on a very broad flan and with a remarkable portrait, green patina somewhat gently smoothed, die shift on reverse, anyway about extremely fine. [Ex Gorny & Mosch 169, October 2008, lot 395] 1.800

595

Trajan Decius (249-251), Sestertius, Rome, AD 249-250; AE (g 13,18; mm 27; h 1); IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust r., Rv. D - A - C - I - A, Dacia standing front, head l., holding staff surmounted by ass's head; in field, S - C. RIC 112b; C 18.

Brownish patina with areas of green, about extremely fine.

200

596

Trebonianus Gallus (251-253), Sestertius, Rome, AD 251-253; AE (g 18,11; mm 29; h 12); IMP CAES C VIBIVS TREBONIANVS GALLVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VIRTVS - AVGG, Virtus standing l., resting hand on shield and holding spear reversed. RIC 126a; C 134.

Untouched green patina, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

180 170

597

Uncertain Germanic Tribe, Pseudo-Imperial Aureus struck north of the Danube with dies stolen from the mint of Alexandria Troas, after AD 262; AV (g 6,91; mm 19; h 3); Laureate, draped and cuirassed imperial bust l.; around, pseudo-legend, Rv. COL AVG / TRO, she-wolf standing r., suckling the twins Remus and Romulus.

Cfr. SNG Copenhagen 161 (for the Alexandrian issue in bronze); Leu Numismatik AG, 4, 25 May 2019, lot 430 (for the second gold Barbaric -Alexandrian typology known).

Of the highest rarity, only 6 specimen known of the entire gold series. Holed, otherwise extremely fine.

Citing from Leu Numismatik AG: The story of this coin reads like an ancient thriller: It is the year 262, when the inhabitants of Alexandria Troas spot a fleet approaching the Dardanelles from the south. Alarm bells ring and cries of panic fill the streets: The Goths are here, the Goths are here!. Thousands of Gothic plunderers land on the coast of the Troas, loaded with stolen riches from all over Greece and Asia Minor, and start besieging the wealthy city.

Archaeological excavations have shown that the battle-hardened barbarians had no issues penetrating the city walls before they massacred the population and looted the temples and houses. Change of scene to Paris, 1881: the Bibliothèque Nationale acquires a holed Gallienus coin from Alexandria Troas featuring a local motive on the reverse (Lupa Romana) - but to everyone's astonishment, it is minted in gold. The unusual metal and the slightly blundered legends on the obverse lead the numismatists to conclude that this must be a rather curious barbaric imitation. What was it about these 'aurei' from a provincial mint, which was very active under Valerian I and Gallienus but only minted in bronze? It was not until 2017 that a solution to this riddle was proposed, when A. Bursche and K. Myzgin published two further holed 'aurei' of Gallienus from Alexandria Troas. They were able to show that the local provincial mint must have fallen into the hands of the Goths when the city was plundered in 262. When the barbarians returned to their homelands northwest of the Black Sea, they took the stolen coin dies back home with them and began to strike their own coins with the looted gold. The final evidence for their theory was provided in the Paris example, which was struck from a recut obverse die while the reverse corresponds to the provincial coinage from Alexandria Troas: it now became obvious that this was not a mere imitation, but that the coin was struck by the stolen dies from the provincial mint of Alexandria, and that a Gothic artist had, at some point, recut the obverse die due to heavy wear.

1.600

598

Uncertain Germanic Tribe, Pseudo-Imperial Quinarius, mid 3rd - early 4th centuries; AV (g 3,30; mm 19 x 15; h 6); Bare imperial head l.; around, pseudo-legend, Rv. Bear, upright, standing l., presenting basket (?) to male figure seated r., leaning his r. hand on ground and extending his l. toward the bear; around and in ex., pseudo-legend.

Cfr. Leu Numismatik AG, 4, 25 May 2019, lot 823.

Of the highest rarity. With the original suspension loop attached, extremely fine.

Citing from Leu Numismatik AG: What it represents is unclear: the reverse, which shows a bear presenting an uncertain object (a basket?) to a sitting male figure, is without parallels in ancient coinage and thus in all likelihood a genuinely German motive. Does it portray a local tale, in which a bear comes to the rescue of a human, or is it the artist's rendering of the epiphany of a German god in the form of a bear, much like Zeus used to appear in the guise of various animals in Greek mythology? We shall, unfortunately, never know, but it certainly is an astonishing and wonderful coin and of the greatest historical interest.

3.000 171

599 Zenobia (Usurper, 267-272), Antoninianus, Antiochia, March-May AD 272; BI (g 2,86; mm 21; h 12); S ZENOBIA AVG, draped bust r. set on crescent, Rv. IVNO REGINA, Juno standing l., holding patera and scepter; at feet on l., peacock; on l. field, star. RIC 2 corr (no star); Carson, Q. Tic VII, 1978,4. Extremely rare and among the finest specimens known. Traces of silvering, good extremely fine.

1.000

Citing from Classical Numismatic Group: While a nominal ally of Rome, Odenathus, ruler of the wealthy eastern trade center of Palmyra and husband of Septimia Zenobia, took advantage of Rome's internal and external conflicts to expand his territories. The circumstances surrounding the assassination of Odenathus around 267 are uncertain, but we do know that Zenobia soon after took the title of Augusta and bestowed on her infant son Vaballathus the title of Augustus. Zenobia continued to expand the Palmyrene kingdom, seizing control of Egypt in 269 and, with it, the Roman grain supply. To further bolster her position, Zenobia claimed to be the descendent of such illustrious figures as Cleopatra VII of Egypt and legendary Queen Dido of Carthage. When Aurelian rose to the purple in 270, he pragmatically acquiesced to Zenobia and Vaballathus' rule in the east while he concerned himself with stabilizing the situation in the west. By 272, he was prepared to campaign against the usurpers. Palmyra was sacked, and both Zenobia and Vabalathus were captured as they tried to make their way to Persia. Zenobia was brought to Rome and paraded in Aurelian's triumph in 274. According to a later tradition, Aurelian, impressed by her beauty and dignity, later freed her and granted her a villa in Tibur, where she spent the rest of her life.

172

600

601

600

Magnia Urbica, Antoninianus struck under Carinus, Ticinum, AD 283-285; AE (g 3,06; mm 25; h 6); MAGNA VRBICA AVG, diademed and draped bust r. set on crescent, Rv. VENVS CELEST, Venus standing l. holding apple and sceptre; in ex. SXXI. RIC 345; C 9. Scarce. Large flan with traces of silvering: extremely fine - good extremely fine.

180

601

Maximianus Herculius (286-310), Argenteus, Siscia, ca. AD 294; AR (g 3,00; mm 19; h 6); MAXIMIA - NVS AVG, laureate head r., Rv. VIRTVS - MILITVM, eight-turreted camp gate in front of which the four tetrarchs swear over tripod.

RIC 32b; C 622. Wonderful lustrous tone, virtually as struck and almost fdc.

300

602

Constantine I (306-337), Medallion, Rome, ca. AD 327-333; AE (g 29,62; mm 39; h 6); CONSTANTI - NVS MAX AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. SECVRITAS - AVGVSTI N, Securitas standing l., head r., holding sceptre and resting elbow on column; two captives seated l. and r., back to back, in attitude of mourning. C 170/493; Gnecchi II, n. 9, pl. 130,7.

Very rare. A spectacular medallion and work of a very skilled master-engraver. A portrait in the finest style of the period and with an interesting reverse composition. Perfectly struck and centred on a very large flan, lovely green patina with traces of silvering, extremely fine - good extremely fine.

2.400 173

603

604

603

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. [Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Triton I, 1997, lot 1702].

1.600

604

Constans (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 -.

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

[From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions].

1.200

605

606

605

Constans (337-350), Solidus, Thessalonica, AD 337-340; AV (g 4,28; mm 22; h 6); FL IVL CON - STANS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICTORIA - DD NN AVGG, Victory walking l., holding palm branch and trophy on spear; in ex. TES. RIC 28.

Minor marks on obverse, otherwise good extremely fine.

1.200

606

Constantius II (337-361), Solidus, Nicomedia, AD 340-351; AV (g 4,61; mm 21; h 6); FL IVL CONSTAN - TIVS PERP AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE, Roma, holding scepter, and Constantinopolis, resting foot on prow, seated facing, holding between them wreath inscribed VOT / XX / MVLT / XXX; in ex. SMNT. RIC 32; C 108.

Rare. An invisible graffito on obverse and a minor dot on edge, anyway extremely fine.

1.400

607

Constantius II (337-361), Solidus, Antiochia, AD 347-340; AV (g 4,50; mm 22; h 5); FL IVL CONSTAN - TIVS PERP AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM, Victory seated r. on cuirass, with Cupid holding shield inscribed VOT / XV / MVLT / XX; in ex. SMANZ. RIC 23.

Rare, good very fine - about extremely fine.

1.200 174

608

Constantius II (337-361), Solidus, Thessalonica, AD 350-355; AV (g 4,66; mm 21; h 5); D N CONSTANTIVS - MAX AVGVSTVS, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE, Roma, holding scepter, and Constantinopolis, resting foot on prow, seated facing, holding between them wreath inscribed VOT / XXX / MVLT / XXXX; in ex. *TESSU*. RIC 153; C 122.

An almost invisible mark on cheek, otherwise virtually as struck and about fdc. [Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 80, October 2014, lot 269] 2.000

609

610

609

Constantius II (337-361), Siliqua, Sirmium, AD 351-355; AR (g 3,93; mm 21; 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.

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

200

610

Gratian (367-383), Siliqua, Treveri, AD 367-375; AR (g 2,05; mm 17; h 12); D N GRATIA - NVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VRBS - ROMA, Roma seated l. on throne, holding Victory on globe and spear; in ex.

TRPS°. RIC 27; C 86.

Cabinet tone and good extremely fine.

120

611

612

611

Gratian (367-383), 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. [From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions].

600

612

Valens (364-378), Solidus, Treveri, AD 367-375; AV (g 4,44; mm 21; h 6); D N VALENS - P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICTOR - IA AVGG, Valentinian I and Valens enthroned facing, together holding globe; behind and between Victory with outspread wings; between them below, a palm-branch; in ex. TROBC. RIC 17e; C 53.

Extremely fine.

800 175

613

614

613

Valens (364-378), Solidus, Antiochia, AD 373-374; AV (g 4,51; mm 21; h 12); D N VALENS - PER F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. GLORIA - R - Christogram - O - MANORVM, Roma, holding scepter, and Constantinopolis, resting foot on prow, seated facing, holding between them wreath inscribed VOT / X / MVL / XX; in ex. AN OBI. RIC 16 var. Extremely rare variety and not listed in RIC, minor marks, otherwise good extremely fine.

[Ex Stack's 174, 2013, R.O. Ebert Collection, lot 2077] 800

614

Valentinian II (375-392), Solidus, Constantinopolis, AD 378-383; AV (g 4,43; mm 20; h 11); D N VALENTINI - ANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. CONCORDI - A AVGGG, Constantinopolis helmeted seated facing, head r., holding sceptre and globe; foot on prow; in ex. CONOB. RIC 45b var (diadem). Rare without officina letter on reverse; about extremely fine.

600

615

616

615

Valentinian II (375-392), Solidus, Uncertain mint in Northern Italy (Mediolanum ?), AD 385; AV (g 4,45; mm 20; h 1); D N VALENTINI - ANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICTOR - IA AVGG, Theodosius I and Gratian enthroned facing, together holding globe; behind and between Victory with outspread wings; between them below, a palm-branch; in ex. COM. RIC 5e (Milan) and 8a.1. Scarce, extremely fine.

1.000

616

Honorius (393-423), Solidus, Sirmium, AD 393-395; AV (g 4,45; mm 20; h 6); D N HONORI - VS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICTOR - IA AVGGG E, emperor standing r., holding Victory on globe and standard; at his feet, captive; in field, S - M; in ex. COMOB. RIC 15d. Scarce. Minor dot on edge, anyway good extremely fine.

1.200

617

618

617

Theodosius II (408-450), Light Miliarense, Constantinopolis, AD 408-420; AR (g 4,30; mm 24; h 6); D N THEODO - SIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust l., Rv. GLORIA - ROMANORVM, emperor nimbate standing facing, head l., raising hand and holding globe; on l., star; in ex. CON. RIC 370.

Near Mint State; attractive light cabinet tone with an underlying lustre.

800

618

Marcian (450-457), Solidus, Constantinopolis, AD 450; AV (g 4,51; mm 22; h 6); D N MARCIA - NVS P F AVG, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed three-quarter facing bust, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman, Rv. VICTORI - A AVGGG, Victory standing l., holding long jeweled cross; on r., star; in ex. CONOB. RIC 510; Depeyrot 87/1. Lustrous, about fdc.

600 176

619 Libius Severus (461-465), Solidus, Rome, ca. AD 462; AV (g 4,38; mm 20; h 6); D N LIBIVS SEVE - RVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICTORI - A AVGGG, emperor standing facing, holding Victory on globe and long cross; his foot on the head of a human-headed coiled serpent; in field, R - M. RIC 2704. Very rare, about extremely fine - extremely fine.

4.500

620

621

620

Leo I (457-474), Solidus, Constantinopolis, AD 471-473; AV (g 4,45; mm 20; h 6); D N LEO PE - RPET AVG, helmeted, diademed and cuirassed facing bust slightly r., holding spear over shoulder and shield, Rv. VICTORI - A AVGGG , Victory standing l., supporting long jewelled cross; on r., star; in ex. CONOB. RIC 630. About fdc.

400

621

Leo I (457-474), Solidus, Constantinopolis, AD 471-473; AV (g 4,48; mm 20; h 6); D N LEO PE - RPET AVG, helmeted, diademed and cuirassed facing bust slightly r., holding spear over shoulder and shield, Rv. VICTORI - A AVGGG E, Victory standing l., supporting long jewelled cross; on r., star; in ex. CONOB. RIC 630. Good extremely fine.

400 177

178

Great Migrations and the Romaioi

623

624

623

Anastasius I (491-518), Solidus, Constantinople, AD 498-518; AV (g 4,45; mm 23; h 6); Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly r., holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif, Rv. Victory standing l., holding staff surmounted by reversed staurogram; on l., star. DOC 7g; Sear 5.

Die-shift on reverse, about fdc.

300

624

Justinian I (527-565), Solidus, Rome, AD 542-549; AV (g 4,28; mm 21; h 6); Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger, shield over shoulder, Rv. Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; on r., star. DOC 320e; Sear 291.

Rare, large flan, extremely fine.

200

625

626

625

Justinian I (527-565), Solidus, Carthage, AD 546-547; AV (g 4,47; mm 20; h 5); Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger, shield over shoulder, Rv. Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; on r., star. MIBE 25; DOC 277; Sear 250.

Extremely fine.

200

626

Justinian I (527-565), Solidus, Carthage, AD 546-547; AV (g 4,49; mm 20; h 6); Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger, shield over shoulder, Rv. Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; on r., star. MIBE 25; DOC 277; Sear 250.

Extremely fine.

200

628

627 627

Justinian I (527-565), Solidus, Carthage, AD 546-547; AV (g 4,40; mm 22; h 7); Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger, shield over shoulder, Rv. Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; on r., star. MIBE 25; DOC 277; Sear 250.

Extremely fine.

200

628

Justinian I (527-565), Solidus, Carthage, AD 546-547; AV (g 4,48; mm 18; h 6); Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger, shield over shoulder, Rv. Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; on r., star. MIBE 25; DOC 277; Sear 250.

Extremely fine.

200 179

629

Justinian I (527-565), Solidus, Carthage, AD 546-547; AV (g 4,46; mm 19; h 6); Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger, shield over shoulder, Rv. Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; on r., star. MIBE 25; DOC 277; Sear 250.

Extremely fine.

200

630

630

631

631

Justinian I (527-565), Solidus, Carthage, AD 546-547; AV (g 4,47; mm 19; h 6); Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger, shield over shoulder, Rv. Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; on r., star. MIBE 25; DOC 277; Sear 250.

About extremely fine.

200 Tiberius II Constantine (578-582), Solidus, Constantinople, AD 579-582; AV (g 4,38; mm 20; h 6); Draped and cuirassed bust facing, wearing plumed helmet with diadem and pendillia, holding globus cruciger and with a shield over shoulder, Rv. Cross potent on four steps. DOC 268; Sear 422.

Large flan and high relief, good extremely fine.

300

633

632

632

633

634

634

Maurice Tiberius (582-602), Solidus, Carthage, AD 582-583; AV (g 4,49; mm 19; h 6); Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger, shield over shoulder, Rv. Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger. MIBE 24; DOC 215-6; Sear 547.

Extremely fine.

200 Heraclius with Heraclius Constantine (610-641), Solidus, Constantinople, AD 613-616; AV (g 4,13; mm 19; h 6); Facing busts of Heraclius with long beard, and facing bust of Heraclius Constantine, both wearing chlamys and elaborate crown with cross; above, cross, Rv. Cross potent on three steps. MIB 8; DOC 8; Sear 734.

Very fine.

200 Constans II (641-668), Solidus, Syracuse, AD 641-668; AV (g 4,33; mm 19; h 6); Crowned and draped facing busts of Constans, with tall plume, and Constantine IV; above, cross, Rv. Cross potent set on three steps between standing figures of Heraclius and Tiberius, each holding globus cruciger. DOC 162c; Sear 1086a; Spahr 157.

Rare, minor scratch on reverse, otherwise extremely fine.

300 180

635

636

635

Constans II (641-668), Solidus, Syracuse, AD 659-661; AV (g 4,36; mm 20; h 6); Crowned and draped facing busts of Constans and Constantine IV; above, cross, Rv. Cross potent set on three steps between standing figures of Heraclius and Tiberius, each holding globus cruciger. DOC 161c; Sear 1083; Spahr 48.

Rare, about extremely fine.

400

636

Constans II (641-668), Semissis, Constantinople, AD 641-666; AV (g 2,16; mm 18; h 6); Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. Globus cruciger. DOC 44; MIB 50; Sear 983.

Large flan, minor area of weakness on reverse, otherwise about fdc.

150

637

Justinian II (1st reign, 685-695), Solidus, Constantinople, AD 687-692; AV (g 4,42; mm 18; h 6); Facing bust with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys, and holding globus cruciger, Rv. Cross potent on three steps. DOC 5b; Sear 1246.

Lustrous and about fdc.

800

638

639

638

Leontios (695-698), Solidus, Costantinople, AD 695-698; AV (g 4,37; mm 19; h 6); Crowned bust facing, wearing loros, holding akakia and globus cruciger, Rv. Cross potent on three steps. DOC 1d; Sear 1330.

About extremely fine - extremely fine.

600

639

Philippikos Bardanes (711-713), Solidus, Syracuse, AD 711-713; AV (g 4,00; mm 20; h 6); Crowned bust facing, wearing loros and holding globus cruciger and eagle-tipped scepter, Rv. Cross potent on four steps. Spahr –; DOC 13; MIB 10; Sear 1458.

Very rare. Minor graffito on reverse, otherwise about extremely fine.

500 181

640 Irene of Athens (780-802), Solidus, Constantinople, AD 797-802; AV (g 4,41; mm 19; h 6); Bust of Irene facing, wearing loros and crown with cross, pinnacles and pendilia, holding a globus cruciger and a cross tipped sceptre, Rv. Same type. DOC 1a.1; Sear 1599; Füeg 1.C.1. Rare, minor area of weakness on reverse, otherwise about fdc.

4.000

641 642 641

Nikephoros I with Staurakios (802-811), Histamenon Nomisma, Constantinople, AD 803- 811; AV (g 4,45; mm 20; h 6); Crowned bust of Nikephoros facing, wearing chlamys, holding cross potent and akakia, Rv. Crowned bust of Staurakios facing, wearing chlamys, holdin globus cruciger and akakia. DOC 2c; Sear 1604. Rare and extremely fine.

[Ex Classical Numismatic Group 88, 14 September 2011, lot 1715].

600

642

Constantine X Doukas (1059-1067), Histamenon Nomisma, Constantinople, AD 1062-1065; AV (g 4,35; mm 27; h 6); Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing, Rv. Constantine standing facing, holding labarum with pellet on shaft and globus cruciger. DOC 1a; Sear 1847. An very nice specimen, well struck in a much better gold alloy than usually seen for this ruler; extremely fine - good extremely fine.

200 182

The Lombardic Coinage of Benevento

643

644

643

Duchy of Beneventum, Aricis II, Tremissis, AD 765-774; AV (g 1,28; mm 15; h 6); DNS VI-TORIA, crowned bust facing, holding cross on globe. Rv. VIRTV (four pellets) VGVTV, cross potentbetween two pellets; C-ONO-B in exergue.

LCSI 56; CNI 14-22; MEC 1094-5; BMC Vand 6.

Rare. Cracked from 12 to 2 o'clock, good very fine.

200

644

Duchy of Beneventum, Aricis II, Tremissis, AD 765-774; AV (g 1,28; mm 17; h 6); DNS VI-TORIA, crowned bust facing, holding cross on globe. Rv. VIRTV (four pellets) VGVTV, cross potentbetween two pellets; C-ONO-B in exergue.

LCSI 58; CNI 14-22; MEC 1097; BMC Vand 11.

Rare and good very fine.

200

645

646

645

Duchy of Beneventum, Aricis II, Tremissis, AD 765-774; AV (g 1,21; mm 15; h 6); DNS VI-TORIA, crowned bust facing, holding cross on globe. Rv. VIRTV (four pellets) VGVTV, cross potentbetween two pellets; C-ONO-B in exergue.

LCSI 56; CNI 14-22; MEC 1094-5; BMC Vand 6.

Rare and extremely fine.

300

646

Duchy of Beneventum, Gimoaldus III and Charlemagne, Solidus, AD 788-792; AV (g 3,89; mm 20; h 7); GRIM – (four pellets) - VALD, crowned bust facing, holding cross on globe. Rv. DOMS (three pellets) CAR RX *, cross potent on three steps, G-R across field; VIC in exergue. LCSI 60; CNI 2,5; BMC Vand 3-4.

Rare and about extremely fine.

1.200

648

647

647

Duchy of Beneventum, Grimoaldus III and Charlemagne, Tremissis, AD 788-792; AV (g 1,23; mm 17; h 6); GRIM - + - VALD, crowned bust facing, holding cross on globe. Rv. DOMS (four pellets) CAR RX cross potent between two pellets, G – R across field; VIC (triangle) in exergue. LCSI 63c; CNI 8-9; MEC 1098; BMC Vand 7.

Rare and extremely fine.

300

648

Duchy of Beneventum, Grimoaldus III and Charlemagne, Tremissis, AD 788-792; AV (g 1,33; mm 16; h 6); GRIM - + - VALD, crowned bust facing, holding cross on globe. Rv. DOMS (four pellets) CAR RX cross potent between two pellets, G – R across field; VIC (triangle) in exergue. LCSI 63c; CNI 8-9; MEC 1098; BMC Vand 7.

Rare and about extremely fine.

400 183

649 650

649

Duchy of Beneventum, Grimoaldus III and Charlemagne, Tremissis, AD 788-792; AV (g 1,28; mm 15; h 6); GRIM - + - VALD, crowned bust facing, holding cross on globe. Rv. DOMS (four pellets) CAR RX cross potent between two pellets, GR in left field; VIC in exergue. LCSI 64; CNI 10-11.

Rare and good very fine.

700

650

Duchy of Beneventum, Grimoaldus III, Solidus AD 792-806; AV (g 4,02; mm 21; h 6); GRIM - + - VALD, crowned bust facing, holding cross on globe. Rv. VICTORV (four pellets) PRINCIP, cross on globe over three steps between two triangles, G-R across field, C-ONO-B in exergue. LCSI 68a; CNI 22-8; MEC 1101; cf. BMC Vand 11.

Rare and about extremely fine.

600

651

652

651

Duchy of Beneventum, Grimoaldus III, Tremissis, AD 792-806; AV (g 1,26; mm 17; h 6); GRIM - + - VALD, crowned bust facing, holding cross on globe. Rv. VITIRV (four pellets) PRINPI cross potent between two pellets, G – R across field; C-ONO-B in exergue. LCSI 70; CNI 29-43; MEC 1099; BMC Vand 15.

Rare and very fine.

200

652

Duchy of Beneventum, Sico, Denaro, AD 817-832; AR (g 1,18; mm 17; h 6); PRINCES BENEBENTI, SICO monogram. Rv. ARCHANGELVS MICHAEL, cross potent on two steps between two pellets. LCSI 80c; CNI 91; cf. MEC 1105-6; BMC Vand 7.

Rare. Holed as usual, anyway good extremely fine.

140

653

654

653

Duchy of Beneventum, Sicard, Solidus, AD 832-839; AV (g 3,51; mm 22; h 12); SIC - + - ARDV , crowned bust facing, holding cross on globe, triangle in right field. Rv. VICTORV - + - PRINCI, cross potent on two steps between two triagles, S-I across field; CONOB in exergue. LCSI 81c; CNI 1-11; MEC 1108; BMC Vand 3.

Rare. Clipped at 2-3 o'clock, anyway extremely fine.

400

654

Duchy of Beneventum, Sicard, Solidus, AD 832-839; AV (g 3,47; mm 21; h 12); SIC - + - ARDV , crowned bust facing, holding cross on globe, triangle in right field. Rv. VICTORV - + - PRINCI, cross potent on two steps between two triangles, S-I across field; CONOB in exergue. LCSI 81c; CNI 1-11; MEC 1108; BMC Vand 3.

Rare and about extremely fine.

600 184

Dark Ages and Islamic

655 Merovingians, Tremissis, Banassac, ca. AD 620-640; AV (g 1,32; mm 16; 6h); Diademed and draped bust r., Rv. Chalice.

Depeyrot 8; Belfort 713-7; Prou 2086-90. Extremely fine.

200

656

Aghlabids, Ziyadat Allah II ibn Muhammad (AH 249-250 / AD 863-864), Dinar, no mint (Qayrawan), AH 249; AV (g 4,21; mm 18; h 9); Kalima in three lines across field; date formula around, Rv. Continuation of kalima in three lines across field; Qur'an 9:33 around. Album T4452; Bernardi 133 (only 1 ex) = Kazan 267; al-'Ush - ; Cfr. Baldwin's of St. James's, auction 4, lot 330 (same dies) = Dinasty Collection.

Extremely rare, possibly the fourth specimen known, good very fine.

3.000 185

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By virtue of special legislation, in cases mentioned above any VAT tax, or a sum in lieu of VAT, if applicable, it is charged by the Auction House. No symbol will be used for lots sold under the margin scheme.

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