AK Collection - Triton XXI

TRITON XXI The A.K. Collection

The A.K. Collection

Triton XXI – Lot 804

Collection of Imperial silver of Elagabalus. AD 218-222. AR Antoniniani and Denarii. Includes the following: 8 Antoniniani and 70 Denarii. Various types. Mostly Rome mint. Seventy-eight (78) coins in lot. Near VF-EF, toned. Photos and detailed descriptions available online at http://ak.cngcoins.com. ($5000)

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The A.K. Collection Lot 804 BMCRE V

Mattingly, H., Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum, Vol. V Pertinax to Elagabalus, London 1950.

C.

Cohen, H., Description historique des monnaies frappées sous l’Empire Romain, Paris 1880-2.

RIC IV, II

Mattingly, H. - Sydenham E.A. - Sutherland, C.H.V. The Roman Imperial Coinage, Vol. IV. Part II, Macrinus to Pupienus, London 1938, repr. 1968.

Thirion

Thirion, M., Le Monnayage d’ Élagabale (218-222), Bruxelles – Amsterdam 1968.

A001 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Antoninian (AR; 21-23mm; 5.08g; 12h) 218. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG Radiate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. P M TR P - COS P P Roma, helmeted, draped to feet, seated left on throne, holding Victory on extended right hand and vertical spear in left; round shield, right, in front of throne. BMCRE V p. 530, 5; C. 125; RIC IV, II p. 28, 1; Thirion p. 20ff. (for dating).

Ex M. Weder coll. Pratteln.

A002 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Antoninian (AR; 22-23mm; 4.94g; 12h) 219. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG Radiate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. P M TR P II COS II P P Roma, helmeted, draped to feet, seated left on throne, holding Victory on extended right hand and vertical spear in left; round shield, right, in front of throne. BMCRE V p. 542, 84var (cuirassed); C. 138; RIC IV, II p. 29, 12.

Ex G. Hirsch XXV, Munich 28-30 Sep 1960, 2106.

A003 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Antoninian (AR; 22-23mm; 6.20g; 6h) 219. IMP CAES ANTONINVS AVG Radiate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. P M TR P II COS II P P Roma, helmeted, draped to feet, seated left on throne, holding Victory on extended right hand and vertical spear in left; round shield, right, in front of throne. BMCRE V p. 543, 89var (cuirassed); C. 141; RIC IV, II p. 29, 14.

Ex G. Hirsch XXIV, Munich 28-30 June 1960, 389.

A004 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Antoninian (AR; 20-22mm; 5.05g; 7h) 218-219. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG Radiate and draped bust of Elagabalus, to right. Rev. FIDE-S EXER-CITVS Fides, draped, seated to left on throne, holding eagle on extended right hand and vertical standard in left; in front of her, left, standard. Rare. BMCRE V p. 532 , 13 and pl. 85.7; C. 31; RIC IV, II p. 33, 70.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen Basel 1965.

A005 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Antoninian (AR; 20-22mm; 5.29g; 6h) 219. IMP ANTONINVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. IOVI C-ONSER-VATORI Jupiter, naked, except for cloak on left arm, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and vertical sceptre in left; at feet, left, eagle standing front, body inclined left, head turned back right; to right, two standards erect in ground. BMCRE V p.

550, 139; C. 66; RIC IV, II p. 34, 90.

Ex Niggeler collection, stock Münzen und Medaillen Basel 1970.

A006 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Antoninian (AR; 21-23mm; 5.29g; 12h) 219. IMP CAES ANTONINVS AVG Radiate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. MARS – V-I-CTOR Mars, helmeted, naked, except for cloak floating left and right behind him, advancing right, holding spear, pointing transversely upward to right, in right hand and trophy, over left shoulder, in left. Rare. BMCRE V p. 547, 110; C. 111; RIC IV, II p. 36, 120.

A007 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Antoninian (AR; 16-18mm; 4.77g; 12h) 219. IMP CAES ANTONINVS AVG Radiate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. VICTOR ANTONI-NI AVG Victory, winged, draped, running right, holding wreath up in right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left. BMCRE V p. 548, 123 and pl. 87.12; C. 294; RIC IV, II p. 38, 152.

A008 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Antoninian (AR; 22-23mm; 5.14g; 5h) 218-219. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right.

Rev. VICTOR ANTONINI AVG Victory, winged, draped, running right, holding wreath up in right hand and holding palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left. BMCRE V p. 534, 32; C. 291; RIC IV, II p. 38, 155.

Ex stock E. Beckenbauer Munich 1966.

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A009 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-20mm; 2.30g; 2h) 218. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. P M TR P C-OS P P Roma, helmeted, draped to feet, seated left on throne, holding Victory on extended right hand and vertical spear in left; round shield, right, in front of throne. BMCRE V p. 530, 6 and pl. 85.3; C. 127; RIC IV, II p. 28, 3.

A010 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 19mm; 3.00g; 12h) 218. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabal to right. Rev. PONTIF MAX - TR P Roma, helmeted, draped to feet, seated left on throne, holding Victory on extended right hand and vertical spear in left; round shield, right, in front of throne. BMCRE V p. 530, 1var (cuirassed) and pl. 85.1; C.222 var; RIC IV, II p. 28, 8.

Ex stock Münchner Münzhandlung K. Kress Munich 1964.

A011 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 20-21mm; 3.24g; 12h) 219. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. P M TR P II COS II P P Roma, helmeted, draped to feet, seated left on throne, holding Victory on extended right hand and vertical spear in left; round shield, right, in front of throne. BMCRE V p. 543, 88 and pl. 86.15; C. 136; RIC IV, II p. 29, 13.

Ex stock E. Beckenbauer Munich 1959.

A012 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.66g; 12h) 219. IMP ANTONINVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. P M TR P – II – COS II P P Roma, helmeted, draped to feet, seated left on throne, holding Victory on extended right hand and vertical spear in left; round shield, right, in front of throne. BMCRE V p. 579, 303 and pl.

92.2 (Antioch); C. 140; RIC IV, II p. 29, 16 (Rome).

A013 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-20mm; 2.57g; 12h) 219. IMP ANTONINVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. P M TR P II - COS II P P Fortuna, draped, seated left on throne, holding rudder on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left; wheel under throne. BMCRE V p. 544, 96; C. 149; RIC IV, II p. 29, 19.

A014 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 17-19mm; 3.42g; 6h) 219. IMP ANTONINVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. P M TR P II - COS II P P Fortuna, draped, seated left on throne, holding rudder on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left; wheel under throne. BMCRE V p. 544, 96; C. 149; RIC IV, II p. 29, 19.

A015 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 16-18mm; 2.48g; 12h) 219. IMP ANTONINVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. P M TR P II – COS II P P Fortuna, draped, seated left on throne, holding rudder on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left; wheel under throne. BMCRE V p. 579, 305 and pl. 92.3 (Antioch); C. 149; RIC IV, II p.

29, 19.

Ex stock F. Sternberg Zurich 1989.

A016 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 19-21mm; 2.97g; 12h) 219. IMP ANTONINVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. P M TR P II - COS II P P Pax, draped, running left, holding branch up in right hand and transverse sceptre in left.

BMCRE V p. 544, 97 and pl. 86.19; C. 143; RIC IV, II p. 29, 21.

A017 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.01g; 11h) 219. IMP ANTONINVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. P M TR P I-I COS II P P Providentia, draped, standing front, head left, holding wand, downwards to left, in right hand and cornucopiae in left, left arm resting on low column; fold of drapery falling over left arm; at feet, left, globe. Rare with cuirassed bust. BMCRE V p. 545, 103var (not cuirassed); C. 144var; RIC IV, II p. 29, 23var.

A018 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 2.82g; 12h) 220. [IMP A]NTONINVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. P M TR P III CO-S III P P Jupiter, naked to waist, seated left on throne, holding Victory on extended right hand and spear, nearly vertical, reversed, in left; at feet, left, eagle standing. BMCRE V p. 556, 178; C. 151; RIC IV, II p. 30, 27.

A019 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.15g; 7h) 220. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. Rev. P M TR P III COS III P P Sol, radiate, naked except for cloak over shoulders, chest and left arm, advancing left, raising right hand in blessing and holding whip at left shoulder in left hand; star, left, in field. BMCRE V p. 556, 179 and pl. 88.17; C. 154; RIC IV, II p. 30, 28.

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A020 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-20mm; 2.49g; 12h) 220. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. P M TR P – III COS III P P Sol, radiate, naked but for cloak over shoulders, chest, and left arm, standing front, head left, raising right hand in blessing and holding whip up, by left shoulder, in left; in field left, star. BMCRE V p. 556, 179 and pl. 88.17; C. 154; RIC IV, II p. 30, 28.

A021 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.04g; 12h) 221. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. P M TR P – IIII COS III P P Sol, radiate, naked but for cloak over shoulders, chest, and left arm, advancing left, right foot on rock, raising right hand in blessing and holding whip up, by left shoulder, in left; in field left, star. BMCRE V p. 567, 242 and pl. 90.9; C. 184; RIC IV, II p. 31, 40a.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1965.

A022 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 3.43g; 6h) 221. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. P M TR P – IIII COS III P P Sol, radiate, naked but for cloak over shoulders, chest, and left arm, advancing, left, right foot on rock, raising right hand in blessing and holding whip up, by left shoulder, in left; in field left, star. BMCRE V p. 567, 244; C. 184; RIC IV, II p. 31, 40b.

Ex G. Hirsch 38, Munich 8-11 Apr 1964, 3327.

A023 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-20mm; 2.47g; 6h) 221. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. P M TR P IIII COS III P P Providentia, draped, standing front, head left, holding wand downwards in right hand and cornucopiae in left; fold of drapery over left arm; at feet, left, globe; in field, star, high right. BMCRE V p. 568, 250; C. 189; RIC IV, II p. 31, 42.

A024 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 2.57g; 6h) 221. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. P M TR P IIII COS III P P Providentia, draped, standing front, head left, holding wand downwards in right hand and cornucopiae in left; fold of drapery over left arm; at feet, left, globe; in field, star, high left. BMCRE V p. 568, 250var (star right); C. 189var; RIC IV, II p. 31, 42.

A025 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 2.62g; 11h) 221. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. P M TR P IIII - C-OS III P P Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding open wreath in both hands; at feet, left and right, round shields; star, left, in field. BMCRE V p. 569, 254 and pl. 90.12; C. 195; RIC IV, II p. 31, 45.

Ex G. Hirsch 38 Munich 8-11 Apr 1964, 3329.

A026 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 2.98g; 6h) 221. IMP ANTONINVS - PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right, with horn, seen from front. Rev. P M TR P IIII COS III P P Elagabalus, draped to feet, with large knot at girdle, standing front, head left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted altar, left, and holding club at left shoulder in left hand; star, high left, in field. BMCRE V p. 569, 256; C. 196var; RIC IV, II p. 31, 46.

Ex Lanz List 27, 3654 (not verified).

A027 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 19mm; 2.86g; 6h) 221. IMP ANTONINVS - PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. P M TR P IIII - COS III P P Elagabalus, draped to feet, with large knot at double girdle, standing front, head left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted altar, left, and holding club at left shoulder in left hand; star, high left, in field. BMCRE V p. 570, 261var (seen from back); C. 196var; RIC IV, II p. 31, 46b.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen Basel 1966.

A028 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 17-18mm; 2.66g; 6h) 221. IMP ANTONINVS - PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. P M TR P IIII COS III P P Elagabalus, draped to feet, with large knot at girdle, standing front, head left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted altar, left, and holding club at left shoulder in left hand; star, high left, in field. BMCRE V p. 570, 261; C. 196var; RIC IV, II p. 31, 46b.

A029 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 2.41g; 12h) 221, maybe eastern mint?. IMP ANTONINVS - PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right, with horn, seen from front. Rev. P M TR P IIII COS III P P Elagabalus, draped to feet, standing front, head left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted altar, left, and holding club at left shoulder in left hand; star, high left, in field; dot, (?) left, in field. BMCRE V p. 569, 256var (without dot); C. 196var; RIC IV, II p. 31, 46var.

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A030 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 20-21mm; 2.77g; 12h) 221. IMP ANTONINVS - PIVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus with horn to right. Rev. [P M TR P] IIII COS III P P Elagabalus, laureate, draped to feet, with large knot in girdle at waist, standing front, head left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over garlanded, and lighted altar, left, and holding club, sloped slightly up to right, at left shoulder, in left; star, high left, in field; to left and to right, standard. Rare. BMCRE V p. 570, 262var (standard and spear); C. 204var; RIC IV, II p. 31, 51var (laureate and draped).

Ex stock Frankfurter Münzhandlung E. Button 1962.

A031 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 19-21mm; 2.25g; 12h) 219-222. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. ABVNDAN-TIA AVG Abundantia, draped, standing front, head left, emptying to left cornucopiae held in both hands across body; star, left, in field. Rare bust. BMCRE V p. 559, 189var (not cuirassed); C. 1; RIC IV, II p. 32, 56b var (not cuirassed).

A032 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 17-19mm; 3.35g; 5h) 219. IMP ANTONINVS AVG Laureate and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. ANNONA - AVGVSTI Annona, draped, standing front, head left, holding cornears downwards in right hand and resting left arm on rudder; at feet, left, modius and corn-ears. BMCRE V p. 549, 126 and pl. 87.14; C. 13; RIC IV, II p. 32, 59.

Ex stock Dr. B. Peus Frankfurt 1960.

A033 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 19-21mm; 2.80g; 12h) 218-219. IMP CAES M AVR - ANTONINVS AVG Laurate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, seen from back, to right. Rev. FIDES EXERCITVS Fides, draped, seated to left on throne, holding eagle on extended right hand and vertical standard in left; in front of her, left, standard. BMCRE V p.

532, 15 and pl. 85.8; C. 32; RIC IV, II p. 33, 71.

Ex G. Hirsch Nachf. 166, Munich 16-19 May 1990, 1107.

A034 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-20mm; 3.53g; 12h) 219. IMP ANTONINVS AVG Laureate and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. FIDE-S M-ILITVM Fides, draped, standing front, head right, holding vertical vexillum in right hand and standard, pointing transversely up to right across body, in left. BMCRE V p. 550, 135 and pl. 87.17; C. 38var (cuirassed); RIC IV, II p. 33, 73.

Ex stock Frankfurter Münzhandlung, E. Button Frankfurt 1962.

A035 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 3.24g; 6h) 219-222. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. FIDES MILITVM Legionary eagle in centre between two standards; all three erect in ground; shieldes at bases. BMCRE V p. 561, 202 and pl. 89.9; C. 44; RIC IV, II p. 33, 78.

Ex stock Bernardi Triest 1967.

A036 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 17-18mm; 2.48g; 6h) 219-222. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. FIDES MILITVM Legionary eagle in centre between two standards; all three erect in ground; shieldes at bases. BMCRE V p. 561, 202 and pl. 89.9; C. 44; RIC IV, II p. 33, 78.

A037 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 2.74g; 6h) 219-222. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right, seen from back.

Rev. FORTVNAE AVG Fortuna, draped, standing front, head left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left. BMCRE V p. 561, 203 and pl. 89.10; C. 46var; RIC IV, II p. 34, 82.

A038 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.13g; 12h) 219-222. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. FORTVNAE – REDVCI Fortuna, draped, standing front, head left, holding rudder on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left. BMCRE V p. 561, 205; C. ; RIC IV, II p. 34, 83A. Ex stock B. Peus Frankfurt 1959.

A039 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 2.94g; 12h) 219-222. IMP ANTONINVS - PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right, with horn. Rev. INVICTVS SACERDOS AVG Elagabalus, laureate, in long robe to feet, doubly girt at waist, standing front head left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted altar left and holding branch; on ground right, horn; stars, high right and left, in field. BMCRE V p. 562, - cf. 209 footnote; C. 58; RIC IV, II p. 34, 87.

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A040 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-20mm; 2.94g; 12h) 219-222. IMP ANTONINVS - PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right, with horn. Rev. INVICTVS SACERDOS AVG Elagabalus, laureate, in long robe to feet, doubly girt at waist, standing front head left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted altar left and holding branch; on ground right, a horn; star, high right, in field. BMCRE V p. 562, - cf. 209 footnote; C. 58; RIC IV, II p. 34, 87.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen Basel 1968.

A041 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 19-22mm; 2.75g; 6h) 219-222. IMP [ANT]ONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right, with horn. Rev. INVICTVS SACERDOS AVG Elagabalus, laureate, in long robe to feet, doubly girt at waist, standing front head left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted altar left and holding club, sloped up to right, at left shoulder; bull, prostrate left behind altar; star, high left, in field.

BMCRE V p. 562, 212; C. 61; RIC IV, II p. 34, 88.

Ex stock E. Beckenbauer Munich 1965.

A042 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.00g; 12h) 219-222. IMP ANTONINVS - PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right, with horn. Rev. INVICTVS SACERDOS AVG Elagabalus, laureate, in long robe to feet, doubly girt at waist, standing front head left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted altar left and holding branch, sloped up to right, at left shoulder; bull, prostrate left behind altar; star, high left, in field.

BMCRE V p. 562, 212var (holding club); C. 61var; RIC IV, II p. 34, 88var (club).

A043 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 17-19mm; 3.47g; 4h) 219. IMP ANTONINVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. IOVI CONSERVATORI Jupiter, naked, except for cloak on left arm, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and vertical sceptre in left; at feet, left, eagle standing front, body inclined left, head turned back right; to right, standard erect in ground. BMCRE V p. 550, 142; C. 67; RIC IV, II p. 34, 91.

Ex stock Frankfurter Münzhandlung E. Button Frankfurt 1960.

A044 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.20g; 5h) 219. IMP ANTONINVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. LAETIT-IA PVBL Laetitia, wearing stephane, draped, standing front, head left, holding wreath downwards in right hand and rudder on globe in left. BMCRE V p. 551, 147var (patera) and pl. 88.2; C. 70var (cuirassed); RIC IV, II p. 35, 95.

Ex E. Bourgey, list June 1961, 277.

A045 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 3.00g; 12h) 219-222. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. LIBERALITAS AVG II Liberalitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding abacus up in right hand and cornucopiae in left. BMCRE V p. 562, 214; C. - cf 79; RIC IV, II p. 35, 100.

A046 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 2.55g; 12h) 219-222. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. LIBERALITAS A[VG] II Liberalitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding abacus up in right hand and cornucopiae in left. BMCRE V p. 562, 214; C. - cf 79; RIC IV, II p. 35, 100.

A047 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18mm; 3.78g; 10h) 219. IMP ANTONINVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. LIBERALI-TAS AVG II Liberalitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding abacus up in right hand and resting left arm on cornucopiae set on globe. BMCRE V p. 551, 148; C. 79; RIC IV, II p. 35, 102.

Ex G. Hirsch 55 Munich 11-14 Dec 1967, 2679.

A048 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 17-19mm; 3.46g; 6h) 219-222. IMP AN[TONIN]VS PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right; seen from the back.

Rev. LIBERALITAS AVG III Liberalitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding abacus up in right hand and cornucopiae in left; star, right, in field. BMCRE V p. 562, 216; C. 86; RIC IV, II p. 35, 103.

Ex G. Hirsch 48, Munich 22-24 June 1966, 626.

A049 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 17-19mm; 2.68g; 12h) 219-222. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right; seen from the back.

Rev. LIBERTAS AVG Libertas, draped, standing front, head left, holding pileus downwards and rod, nearly vertical at left shoulder, in left; star, right, in field. BMCRE V p. 562, 219 (star right); C. 92; RIC IV, II p. 35, 107 (star).

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A050 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 19mm; 3.27g; 6h) 219. IMP ANTONINVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. LIBERTA-S - AVGVSTI Libertas, draped, seated left on throne, holding pileus in right hand and vertical rod (vindicta) in left.

Rare. BMCRE V p. 551, 151 and pl. 88.4; C. 101var (Antoninian); RIC IV, II p. 36, 115.

Ex stock E. Bourgey Paris 1961.

A051 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 2.01g; 12h) 219. IMP CAES ANTONINVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. MAR-S – VICTOR Mars, helmeted, naked, except for cloak floating left and right behind him, advancing right, holding spear, pointing transversely upward to right, in right hand and trophy, over left shoulder, in left. Rare. BMCRE V p. 547, 112 and pl. 87.8; C. 109; RIC IV, II p. 36, 121.

A052 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-21mm; 3.11g; 6h) 219-222. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. PAX - AVGVSTI Pax, draped, running left, holding branch up in right hand and sceptre, nearly vertical, at left shoulder, in left. BMCRE V p. 564, 223; C. 120; RIC IV, II p. 36, 125.

Ex stock J. Vinchon Paris 1961.

A053 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 2.89g; 6h) 219. IMP ANTONINVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. PROVID - DEORVM Providentia, draped, standing front, head left, holding globe on extended right hand and cornucopiae in left; fold of drapery over left arm. BMCRE V p. 553, 161; C. 242; RIC IV, II p.

37, 128.

A054 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-21mm; 2.96g; 10h) 219. IMP ANTONINVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. PR-OVID DEORVM Providentia, draped, standing front, head left, holding wand downwards in right hand and cornucopiae in left; left arm resting on low column; fold of drapery over left arm; at feet, left, globe. BMCRE V p. 552, 158; C. 244; RIC IV, II p. 37, 130.

A055 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 17-18mm; 2.58g; 6h) 219. IMP ANTONINVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. PROVID - DEORVM Providentia, draped, standing front, head left, holding wand downwards in right hand and cornucopiae in left; left arm resting on low column; fold of drapery over left arm; at feet, left, globe. BMCRE V p. 552, 158; C. 244; RIC IV, II p. 37, 130.

A056 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 2.76g; 6h) 218-219. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right, seen from behind.

Rev. SALVS ANTONINI AVG Salus, draped, standing front, head right, holding snake across body in right hand, to feed it with cake in left. BMCRE V p. 534, 29; C. 256; RIC IV, II p. 37, 140.

A057 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 17-20mm; 2.97g; 5h) 219 (Eastern mint ?). IMP ANTONINVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. SALVS AVGVSTI Salus, draped, standing front, head left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiling up round altar left and resting left hand on rudder, set on globe. cf. BMCRE V p. 553, 162; C. 264; RIC IV, II p. 37, 141.

Ex stock F. Sternberg Zurich 1984.

A058 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18mm; 3.16g; 12h) 219. IMP ANTONINVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. TEMPORVM - FELICITAS Felicitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding long caduceus, vertical, in right hand and cornucopiae in left; fold of drapery over left arm. BMCRE V p. 553, 168; C. 282; RIC IV, II p.

38, 150.

Ex stock Dr. Habelt Berlin 1960.

A059 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 24-25mm; 3.40g; 6h) 219. IMP CAES ANTONINVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. VICTOR AN-TONINI AVG Victory, winged, draped, running right, holding wreath up in right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left. BMCRE V p. 548, 124 and pl. 87.13; C. 293; RIC IV, II p. 38, 153.

Ex stock B. Peus Frankfurt 1960.

A060 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 3.13g; 6h) 218-219. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. VICT[OR A]NTONINI AVG Victory, winged, draped, running right, holding wreath up in right hand and holding palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left. BMCRE V p. 535, 36; C. 289; RIC IV, II p. 38, 156.

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A061 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 20-21mm; 3.06g; 6h) 218-219. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. VICTOR ANTONINI AVG Victory, winged, draped, running right, holding wreath up in right hand and holding palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left. BMCRE V p. 535, 37 and pl. 85.16; C. 289; RIC IV, II p. 38, 156.

A062 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 17-18mm; 3.25g; 6h) 219-222. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. VICTORIA AVG Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding open wreath in both hands, at feet, left and right, round shields; star, left, in field. BMCRE V p. 566, 237; C. 300; RIC IV, II p. 38, 161.

A063 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 2.37g; 5h) 219. IMP ANTONINVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. VICT-ORI-A AVG Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath up in right hand and palm, sloped up to right at left shoulder, in left. BMCRE V p. 554, 169 and pl. 88.11; C. 304; RIC IV, II p. 39, 162.

Ex stock Dr. Habelt Berlin 1960.

A064 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 17-19mm; 3.14g; 7h) Antioch, 218-219.

ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right.

Rev. CONSV-L II Aequitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left. BMCRE V p. 580, 307 footnote; C. 21; RIC IV, II p. 40, 166.

A065 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.43g; 12h) Antioch, 218-219.

ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. C-ONSV-L II P P Aequitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left. BMCRE V p. 580, 307 footnote; C. 22; RIC IV, II p. 40, 167.

Ex stock G. Bernardi Trieste 1968.

A066 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 3.36g; 7h) Antioch, 218-219.

IMP ANTO-NINVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. CONSV-L II P P Aequitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left. BMCRE V p. 580, 307 and pl. 92.5; C. 23var (not cuirassed); RIC IV, II p.

40, 168.

Ex stock G. Bernardi Trieste 1968.

A067 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 17-20mm; 2.75g; 5h) Antioch, 221. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right, with horn, seen from front. Rev. P M TR P IIII COS III P P Elagabalus, draped to feet, with double girdle, standing front, head left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted altar, left, and holding club at left shoulder in left hand; star, high left, in field. BMCRE V p. 586, 339 and pl. 93.5; C. 196; RIC IV, II p. 41, 177.

A068 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 3.59g; 12h) Antioch, 218-220.

ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right, seen from back. Rev. CON-COR-DIA / MILIT Legionary eagles, two, on vexilla, left and right of two standards in centre – all erect in ground; the eagles look left and right respectively. BMCRE V p. 573, 275; C.15; RIC IV, II p. 42, 187.

A069 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.40g; 4h) Antioch, 218-220.

ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right, seen from back. Rev. FELICIT-AS / TEMP (in exergue) galley, going right; seven rowers; below wavers; at stern, rudder; above, arch; in centre, mast and sail; at prow, vexillum. BMCRE V p.

573, 277 and pl. 91.4; C. 27; RIC IV, II p. 42, 188 and pl. 3.6.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen Basel 1973.

A070 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-20mm; 3.17g; 6h) Antioch, 218-220.

ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. FORTVNA – REDVX Fortuna, wearing polos, draped, seated left on low seat, holding patera in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left; beneath seat, wheel. BMCRE V p. 574, 279 footnote; C. 47corr.; RIC IV, II p. 43, 189var (not cuirassed).

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A071 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 2.57g; 12h) Antioch, 218-220.

ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right (small head).

Rev. HILARITA-S – AVG Hilaritas, draped, standing front, head left, holding patera in extended right hand and long palm, vertical, in left; at feet, left and right, two children, naked, standing right and left, respectively, extending right hands, the one on right to touch palm. BMCRE V p.

574, 281; C. -; RIC IV, II p. 43, 190.

Ex G. Hirsch Nachf. 149 Munich 19-22 Feb 1986, 404.

A072 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-20mm; 2.49g; 6h) Antioch (?), 219-222 (?). IMP ANTONINVS - PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust, bearded, of Elagabulus to right, with horn. Rev. SACERD DEI SOLIS ELAGAB Elagabal, draped, standing front, head right, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over garlanded and lighted altar, right, and holding club in left hand; large star, right, in field. BMCRE V p. 564, 225; C. 246; RIC IV, II p. 43, 194.

Ex stock W. Wruck Berlin 1960.

A073 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 19mm; 2.77g; 1h) Antioch, 219-220. IMP ANTO-NINVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. SPEI PER–PETVAE Spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower up in right hand and gathering up fold of skirt in left. BMCRE V p. 581, 313; C. 273; RIC IV, II p. 44, 199.

A074 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 19-21mm; 2.95g; 7h) Antioch, 219-220.

IMP ANTO-NINVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. SPEI PER–PETVAE Spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower up in right hand and gathering up fold of skirt in left. BMCRE V p. 581, 313; C. 273; RIC IV, II p. 44, 199.

Ex G. Hirsch XXVII Munich 17-19 Mai 1961, 905.

A075 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.27g; 12h) Antioch, 219-220.

IMP ANTO-NINVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. SPEI PEP–RETVAE (sic) Spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower up in right hand and gathering up fold of skirt in left. Very rare. BMCRE V p. 581, 313var (PERPETVAE); C. 273var (PERPETVAE); RIC IV, II p. 44, 199var (PERPETVAE).

Ex stock G. Hirsch Munich 1961.

A076 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 2.86g; 6h) Antioch (?), 219-222 (?). IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate, draped bust of Elagabal to right, with horn. Rev. SVMMVS SA-CERDOS AVG Elagabalus, draped, standing front, head right, sacrifing out of patera in right hand, over lighted altar right, and holding branch downwards (hard to see) in left hand; large star, right, in field. Rare. BMCRE V p. 565, 231 footnote; C. 277; RIC IV, II p. 44, 200var (club).

Ex stock G. Hirsch Munich 1967.

A077 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 18-20mm; 3.29g; 12h) Antioch, 218-220.

ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right.

Rev. VOTA PV-BLICA Elagabalus, veiled, togate, standing front, head left, sacrificing out of right hand over lighted tripod left, left hand holding roll at side. Rare. BMCRE V p. 576, 291 footnote; C. 306; RIC IV, II p. 44, 202.

A078 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 20-21mm; 3.11g; 6h) Antioch, 219-220.

IMP ANTO-NINVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. VOTA - PVBL[I]CA Elagabalus, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, sacrificing out of open right hand over lighted tripod, left, left hand holding roll at side. Rare. BMCRE V p. 581, 315 and pl. 92.10; C 306var; RIC IV, II p. 44, 203.

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The A.K. Collection Triton XXI – Lot 805 Collection of Imperial silver of Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. AR Denarii. Includes a diverse selection of types.

Ninety-four (94) coins in lot. Good Fine-EF, toned. Photos and detailed descriptions available online at http://ak.cngcoins. com. ($5000)

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The A.K. Collection Lot 805 BMCRE VI

Carson, R.A.G., Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum, Vol. VI Severus Alexander to Balbinus and Pupienus, London 1962.

C.

Cohen, H., Description historique des monnaies frappées sous l’Empire Romain, Paris 1880-2.

mt 2008

Kellner, W., Ungewöhnliche und irreguläre Römermünzen, 6. Teil: Caracalla – Severus Alexander, moneytrend 9, 2008 p. 142-148.

RIC IV, II

Mattingly, H. - Sydenham E.A. - Sutherland, C.H.V. The Roman Imperial Coinage, Vol. IV. Part II, Macrinus to Pupienus, London 1938, repr. 1968.

B001 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-20mm; 2.80g; 6h) 222. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right.

Rev. PM TR P - COS P P Jupiter, naked except for cloak hanging behind him over both arms, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and vertical spear in left. BMCRE VI p. 116, 13 and pl. 1; C. 204; RIC IV, II p. 71, 5.

B002 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 17-18mm; 2.12g; 11h) 222. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. PM TR P - C-OS P P Jupiter, naked except for cloak hanging behind him over both arms, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and vertical spear in left.

BMCRE VI p. 116, 14; C. 204; RIC IV, II p. 71, 5.

B003 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 2.93g; 6h) 222. IMP C M AVR SEV A[LEXA]ND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. PM TR - P - C-OS P P Mars helmeted, in military dress, standing front, head left, holding branch in right hand and vertical spear in left. BMCRE VI p. 118, 28; C. 207; RIC IV, II p. 71, 7c.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1963.

B004 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.33g; 1h) 222. IMP C M AVR SEV A[LEXA]ND AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. PM TR - P - COS P P Mars helmeted, in military dress, standing front, head left, holding branch in right hand and vertical spear in left. BMCRE VI p. 117f, 27 and pl.2; C. 207var (not cuirassed); RIC IV, II p. 71, 7d.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1965.

B005 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-20mm; 3.54g; 7h) AD 222. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate, draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. PM TR P - C-OS P P Libertas draped, standing front, head left, holding pileus downwards in right hand and cornucopiae in left; fold of drapery over left arm. BMCRE VI p. 117, 21 footnote; C. 215; RIC IV, II p. 72, 11.

B006 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 3.18g; 12h) 222. IMP C M AVR SEV A[LEXA]ND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. PM TR P COS P P Salus draped, seated left on throne, feeding from patera in right hand, snake coiling up from altar, and resting left arm, elbow bent, on side of throne. BMCRE VI p. 118, 38; C. 218; RIC IV, II p. 72, 14c.

B007 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.31g; 6h) 222. IMP C M AVR SEV A[LEXA]ND AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. PM TR P - COS P P Salus draped, seated left on throne, feeding from patera in right hand, snake coiling up from altar, and resting left arm, elbow bent, on side of throne. BMCRE VI p. 118, 33; C. 218var (not cuirassed); RIC IV, II p. 72, 14d.

Ex stock H. Blaser-Frey, Freiburg 1960.

B008 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 3.07g; 12h) 223. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate, draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P II - C-OS P P Jupiter, naked except for cloak hanging behind him over both arms, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and vertical spear in left. BMCRE VI p. 122, 87 (Issue 3, AD 223); C. 229; RIC IV, II p. 72, 19.

Ex stock E. Beckenbauer Munich 1960.

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B009 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-21mm; 2.84g; 12h) 223. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate, draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR - P II - COS P P Mars helmeted, in military dress, standing front, head left, holding branch in right hand and vertical spear in left. BMCRE VI p. 123, 98 (Issue 3, AD 223); C. 231; RIC IV, II p. 73, 23.

B010 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 2.52g; 12h) 223. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate, draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P - II - COS P P Pax draped, standing front, head left, holding branch up in right hand and vertical sceptre in left; fold of drapery over left arm. BMCRE VI p. 123, 103 (Issue 3, AD 223) and pl.4; C. 236; RIC IV, II p. 73, 27.

B011 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-20mm; 2.09g; 11h) 223. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P - II COS P P Salus draped, seated left on throne, feeding from patera in right hand, snake coiling up from altar, and resting left arm, elbow bent, on side of throne. BMCRE VI p.

125, 117; C. 239; RIC IV, II p. 73, 32.

B012 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-20mm; 2.84g; 6h) 223. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right.

Rev. P M TR P II COS P P Salus draped, seated left on throne, feeding from patera in right hand, snake coiling up from altar, and resting left arm, elbow bent, on side of throne. BMCRE VI p.

125, 117var (not cuirassed); C. 239var; RIC IV, II p. 73, 32var.

B013 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-20mm; 3.12g; 12h) 224. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P III - COS P P Jupiter, naked except for cloak hanging behind him over both arms, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and vertical spear in left. BMCRE VI p. 129, 160 (Issue 4, AD 224); C. 249; RIC IV, II p. 73, 35.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1963.

B014 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 2.41g; 6h) 224. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P - III - COS P P Pax draped, standing front, head left, holding branch up in right hand and vertical sceptre in left; fold of drapery over left arm. BMCRE VI p. 130, 167 (Issue 4, AD 224); C. 254; RIC IV, II p. 73, 40.

B015 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-20mm; 3.00g; 1h) 224. IMP C M AVR SEV - ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P III - COS P P Severus Alexander, laureate, in military dress, cloak behind back, standing front, head left, holding globe in extended right hand and vertical spear reversed in left. BMCRE VI p. 131, 178 and pl.7; C. 256; RIC IV, II p. 74, 44 and pl.4.4.

B016 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 3.21g; 1h) 224. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P III - COS P P Severus Alexander, laureate, in military dress, cloak behind back, standing front, head left, holding globe in extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left. BMCRE VI p.

131, 178var (spear); C. 256 var (spear); RIC IV, II p. 74, 44var (spear).

Ex stock E. Beckenbauer Munich 1961.

B017 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 17-19mm; 2.93g; 6h) 225. IMP C M AVR SEV - ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P IIII COS P P Severus Alexander, laureate, togate, standing front, head left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted tripod left and holding scroll in left hand at side. BMCRE VI p. 139, 259 (Issue 5, AD 225); C. 276; RIC IV, II p. 74, 50.

B018 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 3.39g; 12h) 226. IMP C M AVR SEV - ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right.

Rev. P M TR P – V – COS II P P Mars helmeted, naked except for cloak floating out left and right, advancing right, holding spear pointing transversely up in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand. BMCRE VI p. 149, 353 and pl. 12; C. 281; RIC IV, II p. 74, 53.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1968.

B019 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-20mm; 3.23g; 12h) 226. IMP C M AVR SEV - ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P V - COS II P P Severus Alexander, laureate, togate, standing front, head left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted tripod left and holding scroll in left hand at side. BMCRE VI p. 151, 374; C. 289; RIC IV, II p. 75, 55.

Ex stock B. Peus Frankfurt 1960.

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B020 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 2.68g; 7h) 227. IMP C M AVR SEV - ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right.

Rev. P M TR P VI - COS II P P Mars helmeted, naked except for cloak floating out left and right, advancing right, holding spear pointing transversely up in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand. BMCRE VI p. 154, 409 and pl.14; C. 305; RIC IV, II p. 75, 61.

B021 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.90g; 12h) 227. IMP C M AVR SEV - ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P - VI COS II P P Pax draped, running left, holding branch up in right hand and vertical sceptre in left. BMCRE VI p. 154, 423; C. 319; RIC IV, II p. 75, 67.

B022 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19mm; 2.57g; 6h) 227. IMP C M AVR SEV - ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P VI - COS II P P Severus Alexander, laureate, togate, standing front, head left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted tripod left and holding scroll in left hand at side. Rare.

BMCRE VI p. 155, 433; C. 325; RIC IV, II p. 75, 70.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1968.

B023 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 17-20mm; 3.03g; 12h) 228. IMP C M AVR SEV - ALEXAND AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P VII - COS II P P Severus Alexander, laureate, togate, standing front, head left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted tripod left and holding scroll in left hand at side. Rare. BMCRE VI – cf. p. 158, 463var (av.legend); C. 357; RIC IV, II p. 76, 81.

B024 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 2.71g; 7h) 228. IMP SEV ALE-XAND AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P VII – C-OS II P P Severus Alexander as Romulus, bare headed, in military dress, advancing right, holding spear pointing transversely upward in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left. BMCRE VI p.

162, 507 andpl. 17; C. 351; RIC IV, II p. 77, 85.

Ex G. Hirsch 38, Munich 8 Apr 1964, 3346 (corr C.332 and RIC 73).

B025 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR;19 mm; 2.63g; 6h) 229. IMP SEV ALE-XAND AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P VIII – CO-S III P P Libertas draped, standing front, head left, holding plileus in right hand and transverse sceptre in left. BMCRE VI p. 170, 568 footnote „Variant obv., no drapery“; C. 371; RIC IV, II p. 77, 95a.

Ex Voirol coll., stock F. Sternberg Zurich 1995.

B026 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.46g; 6h) 229. IMP SEV ALE-XAND AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P VIII - C-O-S III P P Severus Alexander, as Romulus, bare-headed, in military dress, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and trophy over shoulder in left. BMCRE VI p. 174, 608 and pl. 21; C. 375; RIC IV, II p. 78, 97.

Ex stock Dr. Habelt Berlin 1961.

B027 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 2.85g; 6h) 230. IMP SEV ALE-XAND AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P VIIII - COS III P P Sol radiate, naked but for cloak over shoulders, standing facing, head turned left, raising right hand and holding up globe in left. BMCRE VI p. 177, 630 and pl. 22; C. 391; RIC IV, II p.

78, 102.

B028 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-20mm; 3.21g; 2h) 230. IMP SEV ALE-XAND AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right with beard. Rev. P M TR P VIIII - COS III P P Severus Alexander in military dress, standing front, head right, holding transerse spear in right hand and globe in left. BMCRE VI p. 175, 616 and pl. 21; C. 401; RIC IV, II p.

78, 105.

B029 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-21mm; 3.01g; 6h) 231. IMP ALEXAN-DER PIVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right.

Rev. P M TR P – X – COS III P P Sol radiate, naked but for cloak over shoulders, standing facing, head turned left, raising right hand and holding up globe in left. BMCRE VI p. 195, 807 and pl. 27; C. 411; RIC IV, II p. 79, 109.

Ex G. Hirsch 38, Munich 8 Apr 1964, 3350.

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B030 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 17-19mm; 3.22g; 6h) 232. IMP ALEXAN-DER PIVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right.

Rev. P M TR P – X–I COS III P P Sol radiate, naked but for cloak over shoulders, standing facing, head turned left, raising right hand and holding up globe in left. BMCRE VI p. 199, 855 and 29; C. 427var (not cuirassed); RIC IV, II p. 79, 112.

Ex stock J. Vinchon Paris 1961.

B031 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 3.71g; 12h) 233. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P - X-II COS IIII P P Sol naked, advancing left and holding whip in left hand; fold of drapery floating out behind. BMCRE VI p. 205, 930 and p. 30; C. 440; RIC IV, II p. 80, 120.

Ex stock B. Peus Frankfurt 1960.

B032 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-20mm; 2.54g sic; 12h) 234. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P - XIII COS IIII P P Sol naked, advancing left and holding whip in left hand; fold of drapery floating out behind. BMCRE VI p. 207, 950 and pl. 31; C. 448; RIC IV, II p. 80, 123.

B033 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 16-17mm; 3.39g; 12h) 222-228.

IM[P C M AVR SEV] ALEXAND AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. AEQVITAS AVG Aequitas standing front, head left, holding scale in right hand and cornucopiae in left, fold of drapery over left arm. BMCRE VI p. 217, 1048 and pl. 32 (eastern mint) ; C. 9; RIC IV, II p. 81, 127.

Ex stock E. Beckenbauer Munich 1959.

B034 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-20mm; 3.26g; 7h) 222-228. IMP C M AVR SEV - ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. ANNO-N-A AVG Annona draped, standing front, head left, holding corn-ears downwards in right hand and cornucopiae in left; at foot, left modius and corn-ears. BMCRE VI p. 149, 342; C. 23; RIC IV, II p. 81, 133.

Ex stock J. Vinchon Paris 1961.

B035 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius - Anima (AE; 27-28mm; 1.98g; 1h) 222228 (?). [IMP C] M AVR SEV – ALEXAND AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed (?) bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. F[ID]ES – M-[I]LITVM Fides draped, standing front, head let, holding vertial standard in each hand. cf. BMCRE VI p. cf. p. 136, 220 with footnot; cf. C. 53; cf. RIC IV, II p. 82, 139.

B036 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 4.17g sic); 6h) 222228. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. IOVI CONSE-R-VATORI Jupiter, naked except for cloak hanging behind him over both arms, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and vertical spear in left. BMCRE VI p. 120, 57var (not cuirassed) and pl.3; C. 70; RIC IV, II p. 82, 141.

Ex stock E. Beckenbauer Munich 1963.

B037 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-20mm; 3.15g; 12h) 222-228.

IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate, draped bust of Severus Alexander to right.

Rev. IOVI - VL-TORI Jupiter naked to waist, seated left on throne, holding Victory on extended right hand and spear, nearly vertical, reversed in left. BMCRE VI p. 137, 233; C. 95; RIC IV, II p. 82, 144.

Ex stock Leu Zurich 1989.

B038 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.26g; 6h) 222-228. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. LIBERTAS [A]VG Liberalitas standing front, head left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left, fold of drapery over left arm. Rare. BMCRE VI p. 115, 3 footnote... reading LIBERTAS AVG...“; C. 115var (not cuirassed); mt 2008 p. 146, pl. 26 (this coin illustrated); RIC IV, II p. 82, 151d (Libertas in place of Liberalitas).

Ex G. Hirsch 48, Munich 22 June 1966, 640.

B039 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 2.74g; 12h) 222228. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. LIBER-TAS AVG Libertas draped, standing front, head left, holding pileus downwards in right hand and cornucopiae in left; fold of drapery over left arm. BMCRE VI p. 120, 63 and pl.3 (Issue 2, late A.D.222); C. 152var (not cuirassed); RIC IV, II p. 83, 156var (not cuirassed).

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1963 14

B040 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-21mm; 3.04g; 6h) 222-228. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. MARTI P-A-CIFERO Mars helmeted, in military dress, standing front, head left, holding branch in right hand and vertical spear in left. BMCRE VI p. 121, 70 and pl.3 (Issue 2, late A.D.222); C. 173; RIC IV, II p. 83, 160.

Ex Frankfurter Münzhandlung E. Button 114, Frankfurt 4-5 Dec 1967, 685.

B041 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 17-19mm; 2.71g; 12h) 222-228.

IMP C [M AVR] SEV - ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right (bigger head). Rev. PAX AE-TE-R-NA AVG Pax draped, standing front, head left, holding branch up in right hand and vertical sceptre in left; fold of drapery over left arm. BMCRE VI p.

126, 132; C. 183; RIC IV, II p. 83, 165.

B042 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 17-19mm; 3.01g; 12h) 222-228.

IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right (smaller head). Rev. PAX AE-TE-R-NA AVG Pax draped, standing front, head left, holding branch up in right hand and vertical sceptre in left; fold of drapery over left arm. BMCRE VI p.

126, 132; C. 183; RIC IV, II p. 83, 165.

B043 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 17-21mm; 2.70g; 12h) 222-228.

IMP C M AVR SEV - ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right.

Rev. PAX – AVG Pax draped, running left, holding branch up in right hand and vertical sceptre in left. BMCRE VI p. 150, 363 and pl.12; C. 187; RIC IV, II p. 83, 168.

Ex stock E. Bourgey Paris 1964.

B044 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 3.21g; 12h) 222-228.

IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right.

Rev. PROVIDE-NTIA AVG Providentia standing front, head left, holding in right hand wand over globe at feet left and in left hand long sceptre. BMCRE VI p. 126, 138; C. 498; RIC IV, II p. 84, 173.

B045 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 28-29mm; 3.13g; 7h) 222-228. IMP C M AVR SEV - ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander with beard to right. Rev. SALVS – AVGVSTI Salus draped, standing front, head right, feeding out of bowl in left hand snake held across body in right hand; fold of drapery over left arm. BMCRE VI p.

480Corr (head not left) and pl.16; C. 528; RIC IV, II p. 84, 176.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1964.

B046 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-20mm; 3.44g; 12h) 222-228. IMP C M AVR SEV - ALEXAND AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. SALVS PVBLICA Salus draped, seated left on throne, feeding from patera in right hand, snake coiling up from altar, and resting left arm, elbow bent, on side of throne. BMCRE VI p. 121, 77; C. 530; RIC IV, II p. 84, 178d.

Ex G. Hirsch 38, Munich 8 Apr 1964, 3352.

B047 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 3.15g; 6h) 222-228. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. VICT-OR-I-A AVG Victory winged, draped, advancing left, holding up wreath in right hand and palm sloped up to right at left shoulder. BMCRE VI p. 140, 269 (Issue 5, AD 225); C. 564; RIC IV, II p. 84, 180.

Ex Voirol collection, stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1944.

B048 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.46g; 12h) 222-228.

IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right, with mustache. Rev. VIRT-VS AVG Virtus helmeted, in military dress, standing front, head right, left foot slightly advanced, left knee bent, holding verticals spear reversed in right hand and resting left hand on shield at left side. BMCRE VI p. 141, 279 (Issue 5, AD 225); C. 576; RIC IV, II p. 84, 182.

B049 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 2.64g; 7h) 222-228.

IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right, without mustace. Rev. VIRT-VS AVG Virtus helmeted, in military dress, standing front, head right, left foot slightly advanced, left knee bent, holding vertical spear reversed in right hand and resting left hand on shield at left side. BMCRE VI p. 141, 279 (Issue 5, AD 225); C. 576; RIC IV, II p. 84, 182.

Ex G. Hirsch 38, Munich 8-11 Apr 1964, 3356.

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B050 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 3.42g; 2h) 228-231. IMP SEV ALE-XAND AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. ABVNDAN-TIA AVG Abundantia draped, standing front, head right, emptying fruits out of cornucopiae held in both hands. BMCRE VI p. 172, 591var (drapery) and pl. 20; C. 1; RIC IV, II p. 85, 184a.

Ex Münzen und Medaillen AG list 198, Basel Mar 1960, 256.

B051 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 3.06g; 12h) 228-231.

IMP SEV ALE-XAND AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. ANNO-NA – AVG Annona draped, standing front, head left, holding in left hand corn-ears over modius filled with corn-ears and in right anchor. BMCRE VI p. 181, 673 and pl. 23; C. 29; RIC IV, II p. 85, 188a.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1975.

B052 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 2.47g; 5h) 228-231.

IMP SEV ALE-XAND AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev. ANNO-NA AVG Annona draped, standing right, left foot on prow, holding rudder on globe in right hand and modius with corn-ears in left. BMCRE VI p. 173, 597 and pl.

20; C. 32; RIC IV, II p. 85, 190.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1967.

B053 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 2.96g; 12h) 228-231.

IMP SEV ALE-XAND AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. FORTVNAE – REDVCI Fortuna draped, standing front, head turned left, holding rudder on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left, fold of drapery over left arm. BMCRE VI p. 188, 738 and pl. 25; C. 63; RIC IV, II p. 85, 196.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1965.

B054 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 3.28g; 11h) 228-231.

IMP SEV ALE-XAND AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev. IOVI CONSER-VATORI Jupiter naked, except for cloak over arms, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and vertical sceptre in left; at foot left, small figure of emperor. BMCRE VI p. 183, 690 and pl. 23; C. 73var (no drapery); RIC IV, II p. 86, 200.

Ex stock E. Beckenbauer Munich 1960.

B055 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.48g; 12h) 228-231.

IMP SEV ALE-XAND AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. IOVI S-TAORI Jupiter naked, standing front, head right, holding vertical sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left. BMCRE VI p. 183, 697 and pl. 24; C. 92; RIC IV, II p. 86, 202.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1981.

B056 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.84g; 12h) 228-231.

IMP SEV ALE-XAND AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. LIBERA-LITAS AVG IIII Liberalitas standing front, head left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left; fold of drapery over left arm. BMCRE VI p. 169, 558 and pl. 19; C. 133; RIC IV, II p.

86, 205 Ex Niggeler coll., stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1970.

B057 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 2.94g; 6h) 228-231. IMP SEV ALE-XAND AVG Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. PERPETVIT-ATI AVG Perpetuitas draped, standing front, head left, holding globe up in right hand and transverse sceptre in left, left arm on low column; fold of drapery over left arm. Rare. BMCRE VI p. 161, 499; C. 191; RIC IV, II p. 86, 208.

B058 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 2.81g; 6h) Antioch (?), 228-231. IMP SEV ALE-XAND AVG Laureate, draped bust of Severus Alexander to right.

Rev. VICTORIA – AVG Victory draped, advancing right, holding palm over shoulder in right hand and wreath in left. BMCRE VI p. 214, 1018 (eastern mint); C. ; RIC IV, II p. 86, 215 with footnote “This may belong to the mint of Antioch”.

Ex stock Bank Leu Zurich 1988.

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B059 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-20mm; 2.45g; 6h) 228-231.

IMP SEV ALE-XAND AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. VICTORIA – AVGVSTI Victory draped, standing right, left foot on helmet, inscribing VOT/X on shield, she holds shield on knee. Rare. BMCRE VI p. 177, 638 and pl. 22; C. 566var (palm tree); RIC IV, II p. 87, 219.

Ex G. Hirsch 38, Munich 8 Apr 1964, 3354.

B060 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (Billon; 17-20mm; 2.34g; 4h) 228-231.

IMP SEV ALE-XAND AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. VIRT-V-S – AVG Virtus helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding Victory on extended right hand and resting left hand on shield; vertical spear in crook of left arm. BMCRE VI p. 184, 710 and pl.24; C. 579; RIC IV, II p. 87, 220.

Ex stock H. Blaser-Frey Freiburg 1960.

B061 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 2.67g; 7h) 228-231. IMP SEV ALE-XAND AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev. VIRTVS – AVG Virtus helmeted, draped, seated left on cuirass, holding branch in right hand and vertical spear in left. BMCRE VI p. 179, 656; C. 580var (without drapery); RIC IV, II p. 87, 221b.

B062 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-21mm; 3.60g; 12h) 228-231.

IMP SEV ALE-XAND AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. VIR-T-V-S AVG Severus Alexander as Romulus, bare headed, in military dress, advancing right, holding spear pointing transversely upward in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left. BMCRE VI p. 163, 522 and pl. 18; C. 585; RIC IV, II p. 87, 225.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1965.

B063 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-21mm; 3.53g; 12h) 228-231.

IMP SEV ALE-XAND AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev. VIRT-V-S - AVG Severus Alexander as Romulus, bare headed, in military dress, advancing right, holding spear pointing transversely upward in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left. BMCRE VI p. 163, 522var (no drapery) and pl. 18; C. 585var; RIC IV, II p. 87, 225var (no drapery).

B064 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.04g; 12h) 228-231.

IMP SEV ALE-XAND AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev. VIRTVS - AVG Severus Alexander standing left, in military dress,right foot on helmet, holding globe in right hand and vertical spear, reversed in left. BMCRE VI p. 178, 648; C. 586var (without drapery) RIC IV, II p. 87, 226b.

B065 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.58g; 6h) 231-235. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right.

Rev. IOVI PRO-P-VGNATORI Jupiter naked, except for cloak over shoulder, standing front, right knee bent, head turned back right, holding up thunderbolt in right hand. BMCRE VI p.

194, 790; C. 77; RIC IV, II p. 88, 235.

B066 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 2.85g; 6h) 231-235. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right.

Rev. IOVI PRO-PVGNATORI Jupiter naked, except for cloak over shoulder, standing front, right knee bent, head turned back right, holding up thunderbolt in right hand and eagle in left.

BMCRE VI p. 197, 824; C. 83; RIC IV, II p. 88, 238.

Ex M Weder coll. Pratteln 1987.

B067 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-21mm; 3.29g; 6h) 231-235. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. IOVI PROP-VGNATORI Jupiter naked, except for cloak over shoulder, standing front, right knee bent, head turned back right, holding up thunderbolt in right hand and eagle in left. BMCRE VI p. 197, 825; C. 84; RIC IV, II p. 88, 239.

B068 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-21mm; 2.97g; 6h) 231-235. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right.

Rev. MARS – VLTOR Mars helmeted, in military dress, running right, holding transverse spear up in right hand and shield on left arm. BMCRE VI p. 198, 834; C. 161; RIC IV, II p. 89, 246.

Ex Münzen und Medaillen AG, List 198, Basel Mar 1960, 266.

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B069 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 2.99g; 7h) 231-235. IMP ALEXAN-DER PIVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right.

Rev. MARS – V-LTOR Mars helmeted, in military dress, walking right, holding transverse spear up in right hand and shield on left arm. BMCRE VI p. 198, 833; C. 161; RIC IV, II p. 89, 246.

Ex Frankfurter Münzhandlung E. Button 101, Frankfurt 28 Oct 1959, 329.

B070 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-20mm; 3.03g; 11h) 231-235.

IMP ALEXAN-DER PIVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. MARS - VLTOR Mars helmeted, in military dress, standing front, head turned left, resting left hand on shield, and holding reverse spear in right; to left standard. BMCRE VI p.

195, 803; C. 166var (not cuirassed); RIC IV, II p. 89, 248var (not cuirassed).

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1965.

B071 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 3.00g; h) 231-235. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG (small letters) Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev. PROVIDE-NTIA AVG Providentia draped, standing front, head turned left, holding in right hand corn-ears over modius filled with corn-ears and, in left hand, cornucopiae. BMCRE VI p. 201, 875 and pl. 29; C. 501; RIC IV, II p. 89, 250.

B072 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 2.92g; 7h) 231-235.

IMP ALEXAN-DER PIVS AVG Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev. PROVIDE-NTIA AVG Providentia draped, standing front, head turned left, holding in right hand corn-ears over modius filled with corn-ears and, in left hand, cornucopiae.

BMCRE VI p. 201, 875 and pl. 29; C. 501; RIC IV, II p. 89, 250.

Ex stock E. Beckenbauer Munich 1961.

B073 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 3.13g; 7h) 231-235. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. SPES PVBLICA Spes draped, advancing left, holding flower in right hand and raising hem of skirt with left. BMCRE VI p. 202, 896; C. 543; RIC IV, II p. 89, 254c.

B074 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 3.13g; 2h) 231-235. IMP ALEXAN-DER PIVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right.

Rev. SPES - P-VBLICA Spes draped, advancing left, holding flower in right hand and raising hem of skirt with left. BMCRE VI p. 202, 897; C. 546; RIC IV, II p. 89, 254d.

B075 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.24g; 12h) 231-235.

IMP ALEXAN-DER PIVS AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. VIRT-VS AVG Virtus helmeted, in military dress, standing right, left foot on helmet, holding vertical sceptre in left hand and parazonium in crook of right arm. Rare. BMCRE VI p. 192, 779var (with slight drapery); C.581 ; RIC IV, II p. 90, 259.

B076 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 17-20mm; 3.13g; 2h) Antioch, 222.

IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right.

Rev. P M TR P - COS Mars, helmeted, standing front, head left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left; star, low left, in field. BMCRE VI p. 215, 1025var and pl.32 (and cuirassed); C. -; RIC IV, II – cf. p. 90, 262var (legend).

Ex stock H.H. Kricheldorf, Stuttgart 1963.

B077 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 17-18mm; 3.20g; 12h) Antioch, 222. [IMP] C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P - COS P P Fortuna, draped, standing front, head left, holding rudder on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left, fold of drapery over left arm; star in field, high left.

BMCRE VI p. 215, 1027 and pl. 32; C. 223; RIC IV, II p. 90, 267.

B078 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 16-18mm; 2.95g; 11h) Antioch, 222. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P COS P P Salus draped, seated left on throne, feeding from patera in right hand, snake coiling up from altar, and resting left arm, elbow bent, on side of throne. BMCRE VI p. - cf. p. 118, 34 and pl. 2; C. 218; RIC IV, II – cf. p. 72, 14 (Rome) Ex stock F. Javorsek Munich 1995.

B079 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 2.98g; 12h) Antioch, 223. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. PONTIF – MAX TP P II COS II P P Roma helmeted, draped, seated left on throne, holding Victory on extended right hand and spear in left; beside throne, shield.

Rare. BMCRE VI p. 218, 1062var (not cuirassed); C. 470; RIC IV, II p. 91, 271d.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1968.

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B080 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.16g; 6h) Antioch, undated. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. AEQVITAS AVG Aequitas draped, standing front, head left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left; star in field, high left. BMCRE VI p. 215, 1033; C. 11; RIC IV, II p. 92, 274.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1965.

B081 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-20mm; 3.07g; 12h) Antioch, undated. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. CONCOR-DIA Concordia draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left. BMCRE VI p. 217, 1050var (cuirassed); C. 38var; RIC IV, II p. 92, 275c.

B082 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.21g; 6h) Antioch, undated. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. CONCORDIA Concordia draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left. BMCRE VI p. 217, 1051 and pl. 32; C. 38; RIC IV, II p. 92, 275d.

Ex G. Hirsch 48, Munich 22 June 1966, 653.

B083 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 17-18mm; 2.69g; 6h) Antioch, undated. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. LIBERALITAS AVG Liberalitas draped, standing front, head turned left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left; fold of drapery over left arm. Rare.

BMCRE VI p. 216, 1044 and pl. 32; C. 108; RIC IV, II p. 92, 281.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1970.

B084 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR;17-19mm; 2.90g; 12h) Antioch, undated. IMP C M AV (sic) SEV ALEXA[N]D A[V]G Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. [LI]BERALITAS AV[G] Liberalitas draped, standing front, head turned left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left; fold of drapery over left arm. Rare. BMCRE VI p. 216, 1043var; C. 108var; RIC IV, II p. 92, 281var.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1967.

B085 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.44g; 12h) Antioch, undated. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. LIBERALITAS AVG Liberalitas draped, standing front, head turned left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left; fold of drapery over left arm. Rare.

Different style of portrait. BMCRE VI p. 216, 1044 and pl. 32; C. 108; mt 2008 , p. 146, pl. 19 (this coin illustrated); RIC IV, II p. 92, 281.

Ex G. Hirsch Nachf. 199, Munich 6 May 1998, 607corr (Elagabal).

B086 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 2.36g; 7h) Antioch, undated. IMP C M AV (sic) SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right, seen from back. Rev. LIBERT-A-S AVG Liberalitas draped, standing front, head turned left, holding pileus in right hand and sceptre in left; fold of drapery over left arm; star high left in field. BMCRE VI p. 215, 1036var; C.147var; mt 2008 , p. 146, pl. 25 (this coin illustrated); RIC IV, II p. 92, 286c.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1975.

B087 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 17-19mm; 3.53g; 12h) Antioch, undated. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. NOBI-LI-TAS Nobilitas draped, standing right, holding long sceptre in right hand, palladium in extended left. BMCRE VI p. 217, 1055corr (standing left) var (cuirassed); C. 181var (cuirassed); RIC IV, II p. 93, 290.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1968.

B088 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.55g; 12h) Antioch, undated. IMP C [M] AVR SEV ALEXA[N]D AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. PIETAS AVG Pietas draped, standing front, head left, with right hand dropping incense on lighted altar and holding box in left; fold of draper over left arm. BMCRE VI p. 218, 1057 (Issue 4, AD 223); C. 195var (not draped); RIC IV, II p. 93, 292var (not draped).

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B089 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 17-18mm; 2.76g; 1h) Antioch, undated. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. PIETAS AVG Pietas draped, standing front, head left, with right hand dropping incense on lighted altar and holding box in left; fold of drapery over left arm. BMCRE VI p. 218, 1059 and pl. 32; C.196; RIC IV, II p. 93, 293.

Ex H.D. Rauch 38, Vienna 22 Apr 1987, 647.

B090 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 2.74g; 12h) Antioch, undated. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND [AVG] Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. PROVID – DEORVM Providentia draped, standing front, head left, holding in right hand wand over globe resting at feet and in left long sceptre. BMCRE VI p. 218, 1061 (eastern mint); C.495 ; RIC IV, II p. 93, 294var (not cuirassed).

Ex stock H. Pilartz Cologne 1966.

B091 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.14 g; 12h) Antioch (?), undated. IMP SEV ALEAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right.

Rev. SALVS PVBLICA Salus draped, seated left, left elbow propped on back of chair, feeding from patera, snake rising from altar at left, star low right in field. BMCRE VI p. 214, 1017var (also cuirassed); C. 535var; RIC IV, II p. 93, 298.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1988.

B092 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.31g; 12h) Antioch (?), undated. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. SALVS PVBLICA Salus draped, seated left, left elbow propped on back of chair, feeding from patera, snake rising from altar at left. BMCRE VI p. 216, 1037 (eastern mint); C.530 ; mt 2008, p. 146, pl. 22 (this coin illustrated); RIC IV, II – cf. p. 84, 178d (Rome).

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1968.

B093 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 16-19mm; 3.02g; 12h) Antioch, undated. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEX[AND AVG] Laureate, draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. VICTO-RI-A AVG Victory draped, advancing right, holding rod (sic) over shoulder in right hand and wreath in left. BMCRE VI p. 216, 1039 and pl. 32var (palm); C. 559var (palm); RIC IV, II p. 94, 301.

B094 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 17-19mm; 2.96g; 12h) Antioch, undated. IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right.

Rev. VICTORI-A - AVG Victory draped, advancing right, holding palm over shoulder in right hand and wreath in left. BMCRE VI p. 214, 1018; C. 561; RIC IV, II p. 94, 302.

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The A.K. Collection Triton XXI – Lot 806 Collection of Imperial bronzes of Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Æ Sestertii, Dupondii, and Asses. Includes the following: 33 Sestertii, 3 Dupondii, and 5 Assses. Various types. All Rome mint. Forty-one (41) coins in lot. Fine-VF. Photos and detailed descriptions available online at http://ak.cngcoins.com. ($2000)

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The A.K. Collection Lot 806 BMCRE VI

Carson, R.A.G., Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum, Vol. VI Severus Alexander to Balbinus and Pupienus, London 1962.

C.

Cohen, H., Description historique des monnaies frappées sous l’Empire Romain, Paris 1880-2.

RIC IV, II

Mattingly, H. - Sydenham E.A. - Sutherland, C.H.V. The Roman Imperial Coinage, Vol. IV. Part II, Macrinus to Pupienus, London 1938, repr. 1968.

C001 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 26-29mm; 19.19g; 1h) 223. IM[P CAES] M AVR SEV ALE[XANDER AVG] Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. [PONTI]F MAX TR P II C[OS P P ] / S C (in exergue) Pax draped, seated left on throne, holding branch up in right hand and transverse sceptre, pointing up in right. BMCRE VI p. 124, 108 and pl. 4; C. 466; RIC IV, II p. 104, 402.

C002 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 30-32mm; 29.43g; 1h) 223. [IMP CAE]S M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P[ON]TIF MAX TR P II C[OS P] P / S C (low in field) Providentia standing front, head left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding in right hand wand over globe at feet left and in left hand cornucopiae. BMCRE VI p. 124, 112 and pl.4; C. 461var (not cuirassed) RIC IV, II p. 104, 404d.

C003 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 29-33mm; 22.19g; 10h) 224. IMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. PON[TIF M]AX TR P - III CO[S P] P / [S] - C Severus Alexander, laureate, in military dress, cloak behind back, standing front, head left, holding globe in extended right hand and vertical spear in left. BMCRE VI p. 132, 184; C. 475; RIC IV, II p. 105, 419.

C004 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 30-32mm; 24.92g; 12h) 225. IMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P IIII - COS P P / S – C Mars helmeted, naked except for cloak floating out left and right, advancing right, holding spear pointing transversely up in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand. BMCRE VI p. 138, 250 and pl.9; C. 262; RIC IV, II p. 105, 424.

C005 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 30-32mm; 24.55g; 12h) 225. IMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M [T]R P IIII COS P P / S – C Severus Alexander, laureate, togate, standing front, head left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted tripod left and holding scroll in left hand at side. BMCRE VI p. 139, 263 and pl.9; C. 278; RIC IV, II p.106, 437

C006 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 28-29mm; 26.06g; 12h) 227. IMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P - VI - COS II P P / S – C Pax draped, running left, holding branch up in right hand and transverse sceptre in left. BMCRE VI p. 155, 425; C. 320; RIC IV, II p. 108, 465.

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C007 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 29-32mm; 19.65g; 10h) 227. IMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P VI - COS II P P / S – C Severus Alexander, laureate, togate, standing front, head left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted tripod left and holding scroll in left hand at side. BMCRE VI p. 155, 436; C. 327; RIC IV, II p. 108, 468d Ex stock F. Sternberg Zurich 1999.

C008 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 29-31mm; 21.57g; 12h) 228. IMP SEV ALE-XANDER AVG Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev. P M TR P VII - COS II P P / S – C Mars (not Virtus) helmeted, in military dress, standing left, right foot on prow, holding vertical spear reversed in right hand and parazonium sloped upwards in left; fold of cloak falls over left arm. BMCRE VI p. 162, 515; C. 344var; RIC IV, II p. 109, 477

C009 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 29-31mm; 19.96g; 12h) 228. IMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P VII COS II P P / S – C Severus Alexander, laureate, togate, standing front, head left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted tripod left and holding scroll in left hand at side. BMCRE VI p. 158, 465; C. 358; RIC IV, II p. 109, 484.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1973.

C010 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 28-32mm; 17.03g; 1h) 229. IMP SEV ALE-XANDER AVG Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev. P M TR P VIII - COS III P P / S – C Mars (not Virtus) helmeted, in military dress, standing left, right foot on prow, holding vertical spear reversed in right hand and parazonium sloped upwards in left; fold of cloak falls over left arm. BMCRE VI p. 174, 609; C. 368; RIC IV, II p. 109, 489.

C011 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 29-30mm; 18.42g; 12h) 230. IMP SEV ALE-XANDER AVG Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev. P M TR P VII-II - COS III P P / S – C Sol radiate, naked but for cloak over shoulders, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding whip in left. BMCRE VI p.

176, 625 and pl. 21; C. 390var (no drapery); RIC IV, II p. 110, 500.

C012 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 29-31mm; 15.66g; 12h) 230. [IMP] SEV ALE-XANDER AVG Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev. P M TR P V-IIII - COS III P P / S – C Sol radiate, naked but for cloak over shoulders, standing right, head turned back left, raising right hand and holding globe in left.

BMCRE VI p. 177, 634 and pl. 22; C. 393; RIC IV, II p. 110, 503.

C013 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 28-30mm; 19.59g; 12h) 231. IMP ALEXAN-DER PIVS AVG Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev. P M TR P X - COS III P P / S – C (very low in field) Annona draped, standing front, head left, holding in right hand corn-ears over modius filled with corn-ears and in left anchor. BMCRE VI p. 191, 766 and pl.26; C. 424; RIC IV, II p. 111, 518.

C014 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 26-27mm; 17.56g; 12h) 231. IMP ALEXAN-DER PIVS AVG Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev. P M TR P - X - COS III P P / S – C (very low in field) Victory draped, standing front, head left, holding wreath in right hand and palm-branch sloped up to right in left. BMCRE VI p. 191, 773 and pl. 26; C. 421; RIC IV, II p. 112, 523.

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C015 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 27-29mm; 19.37g; 12h) 232. IMP ALEXAN-DER PIVS AVG Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev. [P] M TR P X-I – COS III P P / S – C Sol naked but for cloak over shoulders, standing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand; fold of drapery over left arm.

BMCRE VI p. 200, 870var (bust); C. 433var (bust); RIC IV, II p. 112, 525var (bust).

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1971.

C016 Severus Alexander Sestertius (AE; 29-30mm; 20.64g; 12h) 232. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P – XI – COS III P P / S C Sol naked but for cloak over shoulders, advancing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand; fold of drapery floating out behind. BMCRE VI p. 200, 866 and pl. 29; C. 437; RIC IV, II p. 112, 531.

Ex stock Leu Zurich 2001.

C017 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 29-32mm; 23.67g; 12h) 233. IMP ALEXAN-DER PIVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right.

Rev. P M TR P - XII COS III P P / S – C Sol naked but for cloak over shoulders, advancing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand; fold of drapery floating out behind. BMCRE VI p. 205, 932var (bust); C. 442var (bust); RIC IV, II p. 113, 535d.

Ex G. Hirsch 48 Munich 22 June 1966, 651.

C018 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 27-29mm; 18.54g; 12h) 234. IMP ALEXAN-DER PIVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right.

Rev. P M TR P - XIII COS III P P / S – C Sol naked but for cloak over shoulders, advancing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand; fold of drapery floating out behind. BMCRE VI p. 208, 953 and pl.31; C. 449; RIC IV, II p. 113, 538d.

C019 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 28-31mm; 21.74g; 12h) 222-231.

IMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. LIBERALITAS – AVGVSTI I I / S – C Liberalitas standing front, head left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left; fold of drapery over left arm. BMCRE VI p. 135, 214 and pl. 8; C. 122var; RIC IV, II p. 116, 567var (slightly draped).

C020 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 29-32mm; 21.66g; 12h) 222-231.

IMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. LIBERTAS AVGVS[TI] / S – C Libertas draped, standing front, head left, holding pileus downwards in right hand and cornucopiae in left; fold of drapery over left arm. BMCRE VI p. 121, 65 and pl. 3; C. 153; RIC IV, II p. 117, 581d.

C021 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 30-31mm; 23.98g; 12h) 222-231.

IMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG Laureate, cuirassed (?) and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. PAX – A-V-GVST[I] / S – C Pax draped, running left, holding branch up in right hand and transverse sceptre in left. BMCRE VI p. 150, 369; C. 189corr; RIC IV, II p. 117, 592

C022 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 29-32mm; 22.30g; 11h) 222-231.

IMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. [P]ROVIDENTIA - DEORVM / S - C (low in field) Providentia standing front, head left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding in right hand wand over globe at feet left and in left hand cornucopiae. BMCRE VI p. 127, 141 and pl.5; C. 513; RIC IV, II p. 118, 597.

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C023 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 28-29mm; 14.91g; 1h) 222-231.

IMP SEV ALE-XANDER AVG Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. ROMAE AE-TERNAE / S C (in exergue) Roma helmeted, draped to feet, seated left on low seat, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left; round shield in front of seat. Rare.

BMCRE VI p. 163, 517 and pl.17; C. 520; RIC IV, II p. 118, 602.

C024 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 27-29mm; 19.71g; 12h) 222-231.

IMP SEV ALE-XANDER AVG Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTI / S – C (very low in field) Victory draped, standing right, left foot on helmet, inscribing VOT / X on shfield set on trunk of palm tree. BMCRE VI p. 178, 643; C. 567; RIC IV, II p. 119, 616.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1971.

C025 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 26-29mm; 15.70g; 12h) 222-231.

IMP SEV ALE-XANDER AVG Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev. VIRTVS A-VGVSTI / S – C Severus Alexander, laureate, in military dress, standing left, right foot on helmet, holding globe in extended right hand and vertical spear in left. BMCRE VI p. 178, 650; C. 592; RIC IV, II p. 119, 627.

C026 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE;28-29mm; 20.83g; 2h) 231-235.

IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. MARS – [V]L[T]OR / S – C Mars helmeted, in military dress, walking right, holding transverse spear up right in right hand and shield on left arm. BMCRE VI p. 198, 843 and pl.28; C. 169; RIC IV, II p. 120, 635d.

C027 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 29-30mm; 18.57g; 2h) 231-235.

IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. MARS – VLTO[R ]/ S – C Mars helmeted, in military dress, walking right, holding transverse spear up right in right hand and shield on left arm. BMCRE VI p. 198, 843 and pl.28; C. 169; RIC IV, II p. 120, 635d.

C028 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 28-31mm; 18.51g; 12h) 231-235.

IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. MARS – VLTO[R ]/ S – C Mars helmeted, in military dress, walking right, holding transverse spear up right in right hand and shield on left arm. BMCRE VI p. 198, 843 and pl.28; C. 169; RIC IV, II p. 120, 635d.

C029 Severus Alexander 222-235 AD. Sestertius (AE; 27-28mm; 15.10g; 2h) 231-235.

IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev. PROV[ID]ENTIA AVG / S – C Providentia draped, standing front, head left, holding in right hand corn-ears over modius filled with corn-ears and, in left, anchor. BMCRE VI p. 196, 815 and pl. 28; C. 509; RIC IV, II p. 121, 645.

C030 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 29-30mm; 19.55g; 2h) 231-235.

IMP ALEXAN-DER PIVS AVG Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG / S – C Providentia draped, standing front, head left, holding in right hand corn-ears over modius filled with corn-ears and, in left, anchor. BMCRE VI p. 196, 815 and pl. 28; C. 509; RIC IV, II p. 121, 645.

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C031 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 28-29mm; 20.50g; 1h) 231-235.

IMP ALEXAN-DER PIVS AVG Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG / S – C Providentia draped, standing front, head left, holding in right hand corn-ears over modius filled with corn-ears and, in left, anchor. BMCRE VI p. 196, 815 and pl. 28; C. 509; RIC IV, II p. 121, 645.

Ex stock F. Sternberg Zurich 1992 C032 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 17-19mm; 16.10g; 12h) 231-235.

IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev. SPES – P-VBLICA / S - C Spes draped, advancing left, holding flower in right hand and raising hem of skirt with left. BMCRE VI p. 203, 902; C. 548; RIC IV, II p. 121, 648b.

C033 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 28-29mm; 19.32g; 12h) 231-235.

IMP ALEXAN-DER PIVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. SPES – P-VB[L]ICA / S - C Spes draped, advancing left, holding flower in right hand and raising hem of skirt with left. BMCRE VI p. 203, 908 and pl. 30; C. 548var (bust); RIC IV, II p. 121, 648d.

C034 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Dupondius (AE; 25-27mm; 12.13g; 12h) 233. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Radiate bust of Severus Alexander to right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev. P M TR P - XII COS III P P / S – C Sol naked but for cloak over shoulders, advancing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand; fold of drapery floating out behind. BMCRE VI p. 206, 938; C. 444; RIC IV, II p. 113, 536g.

C035 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Dupondius (AE; 24-25mm; 11.49g; 12h) 222-231.

IMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG Radiate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. FIDES – M-I-LITVM / S -C Fides draped, standing front, head left, holding vertical standard in each hand. BMCRE VI p. 137, 229; C. 56; RIC IV, II p. 114, 553.

C036 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Dupondius (AE; 24-25mm; 9.65g; 12h) 222-231.

IMP SEV ALEXANDER AVG Radiate bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. RESTITV-TOR MON / S – C (low in field) Severus Alexander in military dress standing front, head left, holding out right and and holding vertical spear in left. Rare. BMCRE VI p. 167, 546; C. 517; RIC IV, II p. 118, 601.

Ex stock I. Ernst–Algie, Stuttgart, 1977.

C037 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. As (AE; 25-27mm; 11.49g; 11h) 222-231. IMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P IIII – COS P [P] / S- C Severus Alexander, laureate, in military dress, cloak behind back, standing front, head left, holding globe in extended right hand and vertical spear in left. BMCRE VI p. 139, 257; C. 272; RIC IV, II p. 106, 435.

C038 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. As (AE; 24-26mm; 11.30g; 12h) 229. IMP SEV ALE-XANDER AVG Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev. P M TR P VIII COS II P P / S C (in exergue) Severus Alexander laureate and togate, standing in quadriga right, holding reins and eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand. Rare.

BMCRE VI p. 171, 586 and pl.20; C. 378; RIC IV, II p. 110, 498b.

C039 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. As (AE; 25-27mm; 11.66g; 12h) 230. IMP SEV ALE-XANDER AVG Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev. P M TR P VIIII - COS III P P / S – C (very low in field) Victory draped, standing right, left foot on helmet, inscribing VOT / X on shield set on trunk of palm tree. BMCRE VI p.

177, 637 pl. 22; C. 397; RIC IV, II p. 111, 506b.

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C040 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. As (AE; 24-25mm; 11.76g; 12h) 235. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right.

Rev. P M TR P - XIIII COS III P P / S – C Sol naked but for cloak over shoulders, advancing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand. BMCRE VI p. 209, 966 and pl.31; C. 455; RIC IV, II p. 113, 543d.

C041 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. As (AE; 24mm; 10.55g; 12h) 222-231. IMP SEV ALE-XANDER AVG Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. LIBERALITAS – AVGVSTI IIII / S – [C] Liberalitas standing front, head left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left; fold of drapery over left arm. Rare. BMCRE VI p. 169, 563var (bust); C. 137; RIC IV, II p. 116, 577.

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The A.K. Collection Triton XXI – Lot 807 Collection of Imperial silver of Severan women. AR Antoniniani and denarii. Includes the following: 4 Denarii of Julia Paula, 1 Denarius of Aquilia Severa, 2 Denarii of Julia Soaemias, 1 Antoninianus of Julia Maesa, 11 Denarii of Julia Maesa, 11 Denarii of Julia Mamaea, and 1 Denarius of Orbiana. Various types. Thirty-one (31) coins in lot. Fine-Near EF, toned. Photos and detailed descriptions available online at http://ak.cngcoins.com. ($1500)

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The A.K. Collection Lot 807 BMCRE V

Mattingly, H., Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum, Vol. V Pertinax to Elagabalus, London 1950.

BMCRE VI

Carson, R.A.G., Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum, Vol. VI Severus Alexander to Balbinus and Pupienus, London 1962.

C.

Cohen, H., Description historique des monnaies frappées sous l’Empire Romain, Paris 1880-2.

mt 2008

Kellner, W., Ungewöhnliche und irreguläre Römermünzen, 6. Teil: Caracalla – Severus Alexander, moneytrend 9, 2008 p. 142-148.

RIC IV, II

Mattingly, H. - Sydenham E.A. - Sutherland, C.H.V. The Roman Imperial Coinage, Vol. IV. Part II, Macrinus to Pupienus, London 1938, repr. 1968.

Thirion

Thirion, M., Le Monnayage d’ Élagabale (218-222), Bruxelles – Amsterdam 1968.

D001 Julia Paula, Augusta AD 219-220. First Wife of Elagablus. Denarius (AR; 1820mm; 2.92g; 6h) 219-220. IVLIA PAVLA AVG Bust of Julia Paula, draped, head bare, to right (bigger head). Rev. CONCORDIA Concordia, draped, seated left on throne, holding patera in extended right hand, left arm on side of throne, left elbow bent; fold of drapery over left arm; star, high left, in field. Rare. BMCRE V p. 554, 173 and pl. 88.13; C. 6; RIC IV, II p. 45, 211; Thirion p. 89ff (for dates).

D002 Julia Paula, Augusta AD 219-220. Denarius (AR; 17-19mm; 2.36g; 6h) 219-220.

IVLIA PAVLA AVG Bust of Julia Paula, draped, head bare, to right (smaller head). Rev. CONCORDIA Concordia, draped, seated left on throne, holding patera in extended right hand, left arm on side of throne, left elbow bent; fold of drapery over left arm; star, high left, in field.

Rare. BMCRE V p. 554, 173 and pl. 88.13; C. 6; RIC IV, II p. 45, 211.

D003 Julia Paula, Augusta AD 219-220. Denarius (AR; 17-19mm; 3.63g; 6h) Eastern mint (?). IVLIA PAVLA AVG Bust of Julia Paula, draped, head bare, to right; hair in ridges, running nearly vertical, knotted in queque and small bun at back. Rev. CONCORDIA AVGG Concordia, draped, seated left on curule chair, holding patera in extended right hand and double cornucopiae in left, fold of drapery over left arm. Rare. BMCRE V p. 582, 321 and pl. 92.13; C. 6; RIC IV, II p. 46, 216.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1965 D004 Julia Paula, Augusta AD 219-220. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 2.51g; 12h) 219-220.

IVLIA PAVLA AVG Bust of Julia Paula, draped, head bare, to right. Rev. VENVS GE-NETRIX Venus, draped, seated left on throne, holding apple on extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left. Rare. BMCRE V p. 555, 177 and pl. 88.15; C. 21; RIC IV, II p. 46, 222.

Ex E. Bourgey, list Paris June 1961, 279.

D005 Aquilia Severa, Augusta AD 220-221 and 221-222. Second and Fourth Wife of Elagabalus. Denarius (AR; 18-20mm; 2.26g; 12h) 220-222. IVLIA AQVILIA SEVERA AVG Bust of Aquilia Severa, draped, head bare, right; hair waved, nearly verticallly, and fastened in queue at back. CONCORDIA Concordia, draped, standing front, head left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over garlanded and lighted altar left and holding double cornucopiae in left hand; fold of drapery over left arm; star, right, in field. Very rare. BMCRE V p. 558, 184 and pl.

88.20; C. 2; mt 2008, p. 146 and pl. 18 (this coin illustrated); RIC IV, II p. 47, 226; Thirion p.

95ff.

Ex Voirol collection, Münzhandlung Basel 6 18 Mar 1936, 1880.

D006 Julia Soaemias, Augusta AD 218-222. Mother of Elagabalus. Denarius (AR; 1921mm; 2.98g; 5h) 218-220. IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG Draped but of Julia Soaemias to right.

Rev. VENVS CAELESTIS Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding apple up in right hand and vertical sceptre in left; fold of drapery over left arm; star right in field. BMCRE 45; C. 8; RIC IV, II p. 48, 241; Thirion p. 78ff.

Ex Frankfurter Münzhandlung E. Button 103, Frankfurt 7-9 Dec 1960, 179.

D007 Julia Soaemias, Augusta AD 218-222. Denarius (AR; 19mm; 2.55g; 12h) 218-220.

IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG Draped but of Julia Soaemias to right. Rev. VENVS CAELESTIS Venus, draüed, seated left on throne, holding patera in extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left; in front of her, child, naked, standing right, raising both hands. BMCRE 56; C. 14; RIC IV, II p. 48, 243.

Ex G. Hirsch 25, Munich 28-30 Sept 1960, 2109.

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D008 Julia Maesa, Augusta AD 218-224/5. Grandmother of Elagabalus. Denarius (AR; 17-18mm; 3.05g; 7h) Eastern mint (?), 218-220 IVLIA MAESA AVG Bust of Julia Maesa, draped, head bare, right; hair in vertical waves and fastened in queue and small bun at back; one ridge. Rev. FECVN-DITAS Fecunditas seated left, extending right hand over child and holding sceptre; another child standing beside her. Very rare. BMCRE V – cf. p. 540, * footnote (one child? Two children? Not clear!; C. -; mt 2008, p. 146 and pl. 16 (this coin illustrated).RIC IV, II – cf. p. 49, 249 footnote; Thirion p. 79ff.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1968.

D009 Julia Maesa, Augusta AD 218-224/5. Denarius (AR; 17-18mm; 2.88g; 7h) Eastern mint, 218-220. IVLIA MAESA AVG Bust of Julia Maesa, draped, head bare, right; hair in vertical waves and fastened in queue and small bun at back; one ridge. Rev. FECVNDITAS Fecunditas seated left, extending right hand over child and holding sceptre; another child standing beside her. Very rare. BMCRE V – cf. p. 540, * footnote (one child? Two children? Not clear!; C. -; RIC IV, II – cf. p. 49, 249 footnote.

D010 Julia Maesa, Augusta AD 218-224/5. Denarius (AR; 17-19mm; 2.39g; 12h) 219222. IVLIA MAESA AVG Bust of Julia Maesa, draped, head bare, right; hair in vertical waves and fastened in queue and small bun at back. Rev. FECVNDI-TAS AVG Fecunditas draped, standing front, head left, extending right hand downwards and holding cornucopiae in left hand; at feet, left, child, holding up right hand. BMCRE V p. 539, 63 and pl. 86.3; C. 8; RIC IV, II p.

49, 249.

D011 Julia Maesa, Augusta AD 218-224/5. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.31g; 6h) 219-222.

IVLIA MAESA AVG Bust of Julia Maesa, draped, head bare, right; hair in vertical waves and fastened in queue and small bun at back. Rev. I-V-NO Juno, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding patera in extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left. BMCRE V p. 540, 68 and pl. 86.5; C. 16; RIC IV, II p. 49, 254.

D012 Julia Maesa, Augusta AD 218-224/5. Denarius (AR; 18-21mm; 2.06g; 12h) 219222. IVLIA MAESA AVG Bust of Julia Maesa, draped, head bare, right; hair in vertical waves and fastened in queue and small bun at back. Rev. I-V-NO Juno, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding patera in extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left. BMCRE V p. 540, 68 and pl. 86.5; C. 16; RIC IV, II p. 49, 254.

D013 Julia Maesa, Augusta AD 218-224/5. Denarius (AR; 17-21mm; 2.59g; 7h) 219-222.

IVLIA MAESA AVG Bust of Julia Maesa, draped, head bare, right; hair in vertical waves and fastened in queue and small bun at back. Rev. I-V-NO Juno, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding patera in extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left. BMCRE V p. 540, 68 and pl. 86.5; C. 16; RIC IV, II p. 49, 254.

D014 Julia Maesa, Augusta AD 218-224/5. Denarius (AR; 20mm; 2.84g; 11h) 219-222.

IVLIA MAESA AVG Bust of Julia Maesa, draped, head bare, right; hair in vertical waves and fastened in queue and bun at back. Rev. PIETAS AVG Pietas, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, extending right hand to drop grains of incense on garlanded and lighted altar left, and holding box, with lid open, in left hand. BMCRE V p. 541, 73 and pl. 86.8; C. 29; RIC IV, II p.

50, 263.

Ex stock W. Wruck Berlin 1960.

D015 Julia Maesa, Augusta AD 218-224/5. Antoninian (AR; 21-23mm; 4.34g; 5h) 219222. IVLIA MAESA AVG Bust of Julia Maesa, wearing stephane, draped, on crescent, right; hair in vertical waves and fastened in queue and small bun at back. Rev. PIETAS AVG Pietas, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, extending right hand to drop grains of incense on garlanded and lighted altar left, and holding box, with lid open, in left hand. Very rare. BMCRE V p. 540, 70 and pl. 86.7; C. 30; RIC IV, II p. 50, 264.

D016 Julia Maesa, Augusta AD 218-224/5. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 2.98g; 7h) 219-222.

IVLIA MAESA AVG Bust of Julia Maesa, draped, head bare, right; hair in vertical waves and fastened in queue and bun at back. Rev. PVDIC-I-TIA Pudicitia, veiled, draped, seated left on throne, with right hand about to draw veil, holding transverse sceptre, pointing up to right, in left hand. BMCRE V p. 541, 76 and pl. 86.9; C. 36; RIC IV, II p. 50, 268.

D017 Julia Maesa, Augusta AD 218-224/5. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 2.90g; 12h) 219222. IVLIA MAES[A] AVG Bust of Julia Maesa, draped, head bare, right; hair in vertical waves and fastened in queue and bun at back. Rev. PVDICI-TIA Pudicitia, veiled, draped, seated left on throne, with right hand about to draw veil, holding transverse sceptre, pointing up to right, in left hand. BMCRE V p. 541, 76 and pl. 86.9; C. 36; RIC IV, II p. 50, 268.

Ex stock Frankfurter Münzhandlung E. Button Frankfurt 1959.

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D018 Julia Maesa, Augusta AD 218-224/5. Denarius (AR; 17-19mm; 2.90g; 6h) 219-222.

IVLIA MAESA AVG Bust of Julia Maesa, draped, head bare, right; hair in vertical waves and fastened in queue and bun at back. Rev. SAECVLI FELICITAS Felicitas, draped, standing front, head left, with patera in right hand sacrificing over lighted altar left and holding long caduceus, vertical, in left hand; star, right, in field. BMCRE V p. 541, 80 and pl. 86.10; C. 45; RIC IV, II p. 50, 271.

D019 Julia Maesa, Augusta AD 218-224/5. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.97g; 12h) 219222. IVLIA MAESA AVG Bust of Julia Maesa, draped, head bare, right; hair in vertical waves and fastened in queue and bun at back. Rev. SAECVLI FE-LICITAS Felicitas, draped, standing front, head left, with patera in right hand sacrificing over lighted altar left and holding long caduceus, vertical, in left hand; star, left, in field. BMCRE V p. 541, 82 and pl. 86.11; C. 45; RIC IV, II p. 50, 272.

D020 Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Mother of Severus Alexander. Denarius (AR; 19mm; 3.35g; 7h) IVLIA MA-MAEA AVG Draped bust of Julia Mamaea to right, wearing diadem. Rev. FECVND – AVGVSTAE Fecunditas draped, standing front, head turned left, stretching out right hand to little naked boy, standing right, stretching up arms towards her; she holds cornucopiae in left hand. BMCRE VI p. 204, 917 and pl.30; C. 5; RIC IV, II p. 98, 331.

D021 Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19mm; 3.66g; 12h) IVLIA MA-MAEA AVG Draped bust of Julia Mamaea to right, wearing diadem. Rev. FECVND – AVGVSTAE Fecunditas draped, seated left on chair, stretching out right hand to little naked boy, standing right, stretching up arms towards her; she rests left elbow on back of chair. BMCRE VI p. 203, 913 and pl.30; C. 6; RIC IV, II p. 98, 332.

Ex stock W. Wruck Berlin 1960.

D022 Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 3.31g; 7h) IVLIA MA-MAEA AVG Draped bust of Julia Mamaea to right, wearing diadem. Rev. FELICI-TAS PVBLICA Felicitas draped, standing front, head left, legs crossed, holding caduceus transverse to left in right hand and resting left arm on low column; fold of drapery over left arm. BMCRE VI p. 160, 483 and pl. 17; C. 17; RIC IV, II p. 98, 335.

Ex H.H. Kricheldorf list 42, Stuttgart Jan 1960, 171.

D023 Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.20g; 6h) IVLIA MA-MAEA AVG Draped bust of Julia Mamaea to right, wearing diadem. Rev. IVNO AVGVSTAE Juno draped, seated left on throne, holding flower in right hand and swathed infant in crook of left arm. BMCRE VI p. 190, 755 and pl.26; C. 32; RIC IV, II p. 98, 341.

D024 Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 17-18mm; 2.78g; 7h) IVLIA MAMAEA AVG Draped bust of Julia Mamaea to right, wearing diadem (smaller head). Rev. IVNO CON-SERVATRIX Juno veiled, draped, standing front head left, holding patera in extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left; to left, peacock standing front, body inclined left, head turned back to catch drops from patera. BMCRE VI p. 119, 43 and pl.2 ; C. 35; RIC IV, II p. 98, 343.

D025 Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18mm; 3.00g; 12h) IVLIA MAMAEA AVG Draped bust of Julia Mamaea to right, wearing diadem (bigger head). Rev. IVNO CONSERVATRIX Juno veiled, draped, standing front head left, holding patera in extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left; to left, peacock standing front, body inclined left, head turned back to catch drops from patera. BMCRE VI p. 119, 43 and pl.2 ; C. 35; RIC IV, II p. 98, 343.

D026 Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 2.56g; 6h) IVLIA MA-MAEA AVG Draped bust of Julia Mamaea to right, wearing diadem (bigger head). Rev. PIE-TAS – AVGVSTAE Pietas draped, standing front, head turned left, dropping incense on lighted altar with left hand and holding box of perfumes in right; fold of drapery over left arm.

BMCRE VI p. 196, 821 and pl.28; C. 48; RIC IV, II p. 98, 346.

D027 Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-20mm; 2.82g; 6h) IVLIA MA-MAEA AVG Draped bust of Julia Mamaea to right, wearing diadem. Rev. VENVS V-ICTRIX Venus draped, standing front, head turned left, holding helmet in right hand and vertical sceptre in left; at foot left, shield. BMCRE VI p. 185, 716; C. 76; RIC IV, II p. 99, 358.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1966.

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D028 Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 2.28g; 1h) IVLIA MA-MAEA AVG Draped bust of Julia Mamaea to right, wearing diadem. Rev. VE-S-TA Veste veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding palladium on extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left; fold of drapery over left arm. BMCRE VI p. 152, 381; C. 81; RIC IV, II p. 99, 360.

D029 Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 17-19mm; 3.03g; 7h) IVLIA MA-MAEA AVG Draped bust of Julia Mamaea to right, wearing diadem. Rev. VE-S-TA Veste veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding patera in right hand and transverse sceptre in left; fold of drapery over left arm. BMCRE VI p. 156, 440; C. 85; RIC IV, II p. 99, 362.

D030 Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 17-20mm; 2.54g; 1h) Eastern mint ? IVLIA MAMIAS (sic) AVG Draped bust of Julia Mamaea to right, without diadem.

Rev. IVNO CONSE-RVATRIX Juno veiled, draped, standing front head left, holding patera in extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left; to left, peacock standing front, body inclined left, head turned back to catch drops from patera. Rare. BMCRE VI p. 119, 43 footnote ”variant obv. IVLIA MAMIAS AVG, RIN 1896, p. 183”; C. 35var; RIC IV, II p. 98, 343 footnote.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1963.

D031 Orbiana, Augusta AD 225-227. Wife of Severus Alexander. Denarius (AR; 1819mm; 2.77g; 12h) AD 225. SALL BARBIA – ORBININAN[A AVG] Bust of Orbiana wearing stephane, draped right. Rev. CONCORDI-A – AVGG Concordia draped, seated left on throne, holding patera in extended right hand and double cornucopiae ? in left. Rare. BMCRE VI p. 142, 288 and pl. 10; C. 1; RIC IV, II p. 96, 319 and pl. 5.1.

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The A.K. Collection Triton XXI – Lot 808 Collection of Imperial bronzes of Julia Mamaea. Augusta, AD 222-235. Æ Sestertii and Asses. Includes the following: 9 Sestertii (including one “proto-contorniate”) and 1 As. All Rome mint. Ten (10) coins in lot. Fine-Good VF. Photos and detailed descriptions available online at http://ak.cngcoins.com. ($500)

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The A.K. Collection Lot 808 BMCRE VI

Carson, R.A.G., Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum, Vol. VI Severus Alexander to Balbinus and Pupienus, London 1962.

C.

Cohen, H., Description historique des monnaies frappées sous l’Empire Romain, Paris 1880-2.

RIC IV, II

Mattingly, H. - Sydenham E.A. - Sutherland, C.H.V. The Roman Imperial Coinage, Vol. IV. Part II, Macrinus to Pupienus, London 1938, repr. 1968.

E001 Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 30-31mm; 23.08g; 12h).

IVLIA MAMAEA – AVGVSTA Draped bust of Julia Mamaea, wearing stephane to right. Rev. FECVNDITAS [AVGVSTAE / S] – C (very low in field) Fecunditas draped, standing front, head turned left, stretching out right hand to little naked boy, standing right, stretching up arm towards her; she holds cornucopiae in left hand. BMCRE VI p. 204, 920 and pl. 30; C. 8; RIC IV, II p. 124, 668.

E002 Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 28-31mm; 21.56g; 11h).

IVLIA MAMAEA – AVGVSTA Draped bust of Julia Mamaea, wearing stephane to right. Rev. FECVNDITAS AVGV[STAE] / S – C (very low in field) Fecunditas draped, standing front, head turned left, stretching out right hand to little naked boy, standing right, stretching up arm towards her; she holds cornucopiae in left hand. BMCRE VI p. 204, 920 and pl. 30; C. 8; RIC IV, II p. 124, 668.

Ex stock F. Sternberg Zurich 1999.

E003 Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 28-30mm; 18.79g; 2h).

IVLIA MAMAEA - AVGVSTA Draped bust of Julia Mamaea to right, wearing stephane. Rev. FEL[ICIT]AS AVG / S – C Felicitas draped, standing front, head left, holding long caduceus vertically in right hand and cornucopiae in left; fold of drapery over left arm. BMCRE VI p. 164, 527 and pl.18; C. 10; RIC IV, II p. 124, 670.

Ex stock F. Sternberg Zurich 1998.

E004 Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 28-31mm; 19.28g; 12h).

IVLIA MAMA-EA AVGVSTA Draped bust, wearing stephane, of Julia Mamaea to right. Rev. FELICI-T-AS PVBLICA / S – C Felicitas draped, standing front, head left, legs crossed, holding caduceus transverse to left in right hand and resting left arm on low column; fold of drapery over left arm. BMCRE VI p. 160, 487 and pl. 17; C. 21; RIC IV, II p. 125, 676.

Ex stock F. Sternberg Zurich 1999.

E005 Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 30mm; 24.14g; 12h). IVLIA MAMA-EA AVGVSTA Draped bust, wearing stephane, of Julia Mamaea to right. Rev. FELICITAS PVBLICA / S – C Felicitas draped, standing front, head left, legs crossed, holding caduceus transverse to left in right hand and resting left arm on low column; fold of drapery over left arm.

BMCRE VI p. 160, 487 and pl. 17; C. 21; RIC IV, II p. 125, 676.

E006 Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Sestertius (AE; 29-30mm; 22.99g; 2h). IVLIA MAMA-EA AVGVSTA Draped bust of Julia Mamaea to right, wearing stephane. Rev. FELICITAS PVBLICA / S C (in exergue) Felicitas draped, seated left on chair, holding up caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left. BMCRE VI p. 179, 661 and pl. 22; C. 26; RIC IV, II p. 125, 679.

Ex stock H. Blaser-Frey Freiburg I.Br. 1967.

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E007 Julia Mamaea, Augusta 222-235 AD. Sestertius (AE; 29-30mm; 16.18g; 2h). IVLIA MAMA-EA AVGVSTA Draped bust of Julia Mamaea to right, wearing stephane. Rev. VENERI – FELICI / S – C Venus draped, standing front, head right, holding sceptre in right hand and Cupid on extended left; Cupid is naked and winged and holds out both hands. BMCRE VI p.

132, 190 and pl.7; C. 62; and RIC p. 126, 694 and pl.9.4.

E008 Julia Mamaea, Augusta 222-235 AD. Sestertius (AE; 29-32mm; 24.48g; 1h). IVLIA MAMAEA - AVGVSTA Draped bust of Julia Mamaea to right, wearing stephane. Rev. VE-ST-A / S – C Vesta veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding palladium on extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left; fold of drapery over left arm. BMCRE VI p. 152, 391 and pl.13; C. 83; RIC IV, II p. 127, 708 and pl.9.12.

E009 Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Sestertius as Contorniat (AE; 29mm; 18.03g; 11h) undated. IVLIA MAMAEA – AVGVSTA Draped bust, wearing stephane, of Julia Mamaea to right. Rev. V[ESTA] / S - C (in exergue) Vesta standing front, head left, holding sceptre in left hand. BMCRE VI p. 152, 391 and pl. 13; C. 83; RIC IV, II p. 127, 708.

Ex stock Bank Leu Zurich 1988.

E010 Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. As (AE;25-26 mm; 10.72g; 12h). IVLIA MAMAEA – AVGVSTA Draped bust of Julia Mamaea, wearing stephane to right. Rev. [FE] CVNDITAS AVGVSTAE / S – C (very low in field) Fecunditas draped, standing front, head turned left, stretching out right hand to little naked boy, standing right, stretching up arm towards her; she holds cornucopiae in left hand. BMCRE VI p. 204, 924 and pl. 30; C. 9; RIC IV, II p.

124, 669.

Ex stock H. Blaser-Frey Freiburg 1967.

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The A.K. Collection Triton XXI – Lot 809 Collection of Imperial silver of Maximinus, Maximus, Balbinus, and Pupienus. AD 235-238. AR Antoniniani and Denarii. Includes the following: 13 Denarii of Maximinus, 1 Denarius of Maximus, 1 Antoninianus of Balbinus, 2 Antoniniani of Pupienus, and 1 Denarius of Pupienus. Eighteen (18) coins in lot. VF-EF, toned. Photos and detailed descriptions available online at http://ak.cngcoins.com. ($2000)

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The A.K. Collection Lot 809 BMCRE VI

Carson, R.A.G., Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum, Vol. VI Severus Alexander to Balbinus and Pupienus, London 1962.

C.

Cohen, H., Description historique des monnaies frappées sous l’Empire Romain, Paris 1880-2.

mt 2008

Kellner, W. Ungewöhnliche und irreguläre Römermünzen. Teil 7: Maximinus Thrax – Trebonianus Gallus, moneytrend 11, 2008, p. 150-155.

RIC IV, II

Mattingly, H. - Sydenham E.A. - Sutherland, C.H.V. The Roman Imperial Coinage, Vol. IV. Part II, Macrinus to Pupienus, London 1938, repr. 1968.

F001 Maximinus I. AD 235-238. Denarius (AR; 18-21mm; 3.62g; 1h) 235. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right, seen from back. Rev. P M TR - P P P Emperor in military dress, standing front, head left, between two standards, raising right hand and holding long sceptre. (Early portrait). BMCRE VI p. 223, 11; C. 46; RIC IV, II p. 138, 1.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1969.

F002 Maximinus I. AD 235-238. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.09g; 1h) 236. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right, seen from back. Rev. P M TR P II - COS P P Maximinus in military dress, standing front, head left, between two standards, raising right hand and holding vertical spear in left. BMCRE VI p. 229, 78 and pl. 36; C. 55; RIC IV, II p. 139, 3.

F003 Maximinus I. AD 235-238. Denarius (AR; 20-21mm; 2.57g; 12h) 237. MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right, seen from back.

Rev. P M TR P III - COS P P Maximinus in military dress, standing front, head left, between two standards, raising right hand and holding vertical spear in left. BMCRE VI p. 236, 161 and pl. 38; C. 64; RIC IV, II p. 139, 5.

F004 Maximinus I. AD 235-238. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 3.41g; 11h) undated, March 235- January 236. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right, seen from back. Rev. FIDES MI-LITVM Fides draped, standing front, head left, holding standard in either hand. BMCRE VI p. 227, 58; C. 7; RIC IV, II p. 140, 7.

F005 Maximinus I. AD 235-238. Denarius (AR; 20-22mm; 3.61g; 5h) March 235- January 236. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right, seen from back. Rev. PAX – AVGVSTI Pax draped, standing front, head left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left. BMCRE VI p. 228, 69 and pl. 35; C. 31; RIC IV, II p.

140, 12.

F006 Maximinus I. AD 235-238. Denarius (AR; 19-21mm; 2.43g; 5h) March 235- January 236. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right, seen from back. Rev. PAX – AVGVSTI Pax draped, standing front, head left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left. BMCRE VI p. 228, 70; C. 31; RIC IV, II p. 140, 12.

F007 Maximinus I. AD 235-238. Denarius (AR; 20-21mm; 3.63g; 11h) March 235January 236. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right, seen from back. Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG Providentia draped, standing front, head left, holding wand over globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left; fold of drapery over left arm.

BMCRE VI p. 230, 86; C. 77; RIC IV, II p. 141, 13.

Ex Münchner Münzhandlung K. Kress 122, Munich 30 May 1962, 1299c.

F008 Maximinus I. AD 235-238. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 2.51g; 6h) March 235- January 236. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right, seen from back. Rev. S-ALVS - AVGVSTI Salus draped, seated left, feeding out of patera held in right hand snake rising from altar and resting left arm of chair. BMCRE VI p. 224, 22 and pl.

33; C. 85; RIC IV, II p. 141, 14.

Ex stock Dr. Wruck Berlin 1960.

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F009 Maximinus I. AD 235-238. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.35g; 11h) March 235January 236. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right, seen from back. Rev. SALVS A-VGVSTI Salus draped, seated left, feeding out of patera held in right hand snake rising from altar and resting left arm of chair. BMCRE VI p. 224, 22 and pl. 33 or p. 230, 99; C. 85; RIC IV, II p. 141, 14.

F010 Maximinus I. AD 235-238. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 3.19g; 5h) March 235- January 236. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right, seen from back. Rev. VICTORIA AVG Victory draped, running right, holding up wreath in right hand and palm-branch sloped over left shoulder in left. BMCRE VI p. 224, 25 and pl. 34; C. 99; RIC IV, II p. 141, 16.

F011 Maximinus I. AD 235-238. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 2.94g; 12h) January 236March/April 238. MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right, seen from back. Rev. FIDES MI-LITVM Fides draped, standing front, head left, holding standard in either hand. BMCRE VI p. 234, 137 and pl. 38; C. 9; RIC IV, II p. 141, 18A. Ex stock E. Beckenbauer Munich 1966.

F012 Maximinus I. AD 235-238. Denarius (AR; 19-21mm; 2.64g; 6h) January 236- March/ April 238. MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus Thrax to right, seen from back. Rev. PAX – AVGVSTI Pax draped, standing front, head left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left. BMCRE VI p. 234, 144; C. 37; RIC IV, II p. 141, 19.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1968.

F013 Maximinus I. AD 235-238. Denarius (AR; 19mm; 2.62g; 7h) January 236- March/ April 238. MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right, seen from back. Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG Providentia draped, standing front, head left, holding in right hand wand over globe and in left cornucopiae; fold of drapery over left arm.

BMCRE VI p. 236, 170 and pl. 39; C. 75; RIC IV, II p. 142, 20.

F014 Maximus Caesar AD 235/6-238. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 2.95g; 12h) late 235 – early 236. IVL VERVS MAXIMVS CAES Bare-headed and draped bust of Maximus to right.

Rev. PIETAS AVG Jug between lituus and knife to left, simpulum and sprinkler to right. Rare.

BMCRE VI p. 232, 118 and pl. 37; C. 1; RIC IV, II p. 154, 1 (Maximinus I).

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1965.

F015 Balbinus AD 238. Antoninian (AR; 22-24mm; 4.63g; 12h) 238. IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust of Balbinus to right. Rev. PIETAS MVTVA AVG G Two right hands clasped right; right thumb over left. BMCRE VI p. 257, 74 and pl. 47; C. 17; mt 2008 p. 150f. and pl. 3 (this coin illustrated); RIC IV, II p. 170, 12 and p.

12.9.

Ex Niggeler coll., stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1970.

F016 Pupienus AD 238. Antoninian (AR; 21-23mm; 5.49g; 12h) 238. IMP CAES PVPIEN MAXIMVS AVG Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust of Pupienus to right. Rev. CARITAS MVTVA AVG Two right hands clasped right; right thumb over left. BMCRE VI p. 257, 87 ; C. 3; RIC IV, II p. 174, 10b.

Ex stock H. Blaser-Frey Freiburg 1961.

F017 Pupienus AD 238. Antoninian (AR; 21-23mm; 4.65g; 12h) 238. IMP CAES PVPIEN MAXIMVS AVG Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust of Pupienus to right. Rev. PATRES SENATVS Two right hands clasped right; right thumb over left. BMCRE VI p. 258, 94 and pl.

47; C. 21; RIC IV, II p. 174, 11b.

Ex stock Maison Florange Paris 1961.

F018 Pupienus AD 238. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 3.22g; 5h) 238. IMP C M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Pupienus to right. Rev. P M TR P – CO-S II P P Felicitas draped, standing front, head left, holding up caduceus in right hand and vertical sceptre in left. Rare. BMCRE VI p. 255, 52; C. 26; RIC IV, II p. 173, 6.

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The A.K. Collection Triton XXI – Lot 810 Collection of Imperial bronzes of Maximinus, Maximus, Balbinus, and Pupienus. AD 235-238. Æ Sestertii and Asses.

Includes the following: 7 Sestertii of Maximinus I, 1 As of Maximinus I, 2 Sestertii of Maximus, 1 As of Maximus, 1 Sestertius of Balbinus, and 2 Sestertii of Pupienus. Fourteen (14) coins in lot. Fine-VF. Photos and detailed descriptions available online at http://ak.cngcoins.com. ($1500)

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The A.K. Collection Lot 810 BMCRE VI

Carson, R.A.G., Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum, Vol. VI Severus Alexander to Balbinus and Pupienus, London 1962.

C.

Cohen, H., Description historique des monnaies frappées sous l’Empire Romain, Paris 1880-2.

RIC IV, II

Mattingly, H. - Sydenham E.A. - Sutherland, C.H.V. The Roman Imperial Coinage, Vol. IV. Part II, Macrinus to Pupienus, London 1938, repr. 1968.

G001 Maximinus I AD 235-238. Sestertius (AE; 29-31mm; 19.57g; 12h) March 235January 236. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right. Rev. [P]ROVIDENTIA AVG / S – C Providentia draped, standing front, head left, holding in right hand wand over globe and in left cornucopiae; fold of drapery over left arm.

BMCRE VI p. 223, 17 and pl. 33; C. 80; RIC IV, II p. 145, 61.

G002 Maximinus I Thrax AD 235-238. Sestertius (AE; 28-30mm; 21.89g; 2h) March 235January 236. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right. Rev. SALVS AVGVSTI / S C (in exergue) Salus draped, seated left, feeding out of patera held in right hand snake rising from altar, and resting left arm on arm of chair. BMCRE VI p. 224, 23 and pl. 33; C. 88; RIC IV, II p. 145, 64.

G003 Maximinus I AD 235-238. Sestertius (AE; 28-30mm; 19.31g; 12h) March 235January 236. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right. Rev. S[ALVS A]VGVSTI / S C (in exergue) Salus draped, seated left, feeding out of patera held in right hand snake rising from altar, and resting left arm on arm of chair. BMCRE VI p. 224, 23 and pl. 33; C. 88; RIC IV, II p. 145, 64.

G004 Maximinus I AD 235-238. Sestertius (AE; 29-31mm; 23.13g; 12h) March 235January 236. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right. Rev. VICTO-R-I-A AVG / S – C Victory running right holding up wreath in right hand and palm-branch, sloped up over left shoulder, in left. BMCRE VI p. 231, 108 and pl. 36; C. 100; RIC IV, II p. 145, 67.

G005 Maximinus I AD 235-238. Sestertius (AE; 28-30mm; 18.81g; 12h) January 236 – March/April 238. MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right. Rev. FIDES MILITVM / S – C Fides draped, standing front, head left, holding standard in either hand. BMCRE VI p. 234, 139 and pl. 38; C. 13; RIC IV, II p. 146, 78.

G006 Maximinus I AD 235-238. Sestertius (AE; 29-29mm; 15.07g; 12h) January 236 – March/April 238. MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right. Rev. PAX – AVGVS[TI] Pax draped, standing front, head left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left. BMCRE VI p. 235, 149; C. 38; RIC IV, II p.

146, 81.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1962.

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G007 Maximinus I AD 235-238. Sestertius (AE; 27-30mm; 21.32g; 11h) January 236 – March/April 238. MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right. Rev. VICTORIA GERMANCIA / S – C Victory draped, standing front, head left, holding wreath in right hand and palm-branch in left; at feet captive seated left.

BMCRE VI p. 238, 191; C. 109; RIC IV, II p. 147, 90.

Ex Rosen coll., stock F. Sternberg Zurich 1997.

G008 Maximinus I AD 235-238. As (AE; 19-20mm; 9.51g; 12h) January 236 – March/ April 238. MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right. Rev. PAX – AVGVSTI Pax draped, standing front, head left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left. BMCRE VI p. 235, 155 and pl. 38; C. 39; RIC IV, II p. 146, 83.

G009 Maximus Caesar AD 235/6-238. Sestertius (AE; 28-29mm; 20.73g; 1h) late 235 / early 236. C IVL VERVS MAXIMVS CAES Bare-headed and draped bust of Maximus to right. Rev. PRINCIPI IVV[ENTVT]IS / S - C Maximus in military dress, standing front, head left, holding baton pointing downwards in right hand and transverse spear in left; to right, two standards. BMCRE VI p. 232, 123; C. 12; RIC IV, II p. 156, 9.

Ex stock H.P.R. Frey Freiburg 1967.

G010 Maximus Caesar AD 235/6-238. Sestertius (AE; 29-31mm; 21.93g; 1h) early 236 – March/April 238. MAXIMVS CAES GERM Bare-headed and draped bust of Maximus to right. Rev. [PRINCI]PI IVVENTVTIS / S - C Maximus in military dress, standing front, head left, holding baton pointing downwards in right hand and transverse spear in left; to right, two standards. BMCRE VI p. 240, 213 and pl. 40; C. 14; RIC IV, II p. 156, 13.

G011 Maximus Caesar AD 235/6-238. As (AE; 24-26mm; 12g; 10h) early 236 – March/ April 238. MAXIMVS CAES GERM Bare-headed and draped bust of Maximus to right. Rev. [PIETA]S AVG / S C Jug between lituus, knife and simpulum and sprinkler. BMCRE VI p. 239, 208 and pl. 40; C. - cf. 8var; RIC IV, II p. 156, 12b.

G012 Balbinus AD 238. Sestertius (AE; 28-30mm; 14.88g; 12h) April-June 238. IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Balbinus to right.

Rev. CONCORDIA AVGG / S C (in exergue) Concordia draped, seated left on throne, holding patera in extended right hand and double cornucopiae in left. BMCRE VI p. 252, 18 and pl. 44; C. 4; RIC IV, II p. 171, 22.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1969.

G013 Pupienus AD 238. Sestertius (AE; 29-30mm; 17.78g; 12h) April-June 238. IMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Pupienus to right.

Rev. P M [TR P] – COS II P [P] / S – C Pupienus togate, standing front, head left, holding branch up in right hand and short transverse sceptre in left. BMCRE VI p. 255, 51 and pl. 46; C. 30; RIC IV, II p. 175, 15.

G014 Pupienus AD 238. Sestertius (AE; 28-29mm; 19.37g; 12h) April-June 238. IMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Pupienus to right.

Rev. PAX PVB-LICA Pax draped, seated left on throne, holding branch up in right hand and transverse sceptre in left; fold of drapery over left arm. Rare. BMCRE VI p. 255,48; C. 23; RIC IV, II p. 175, 22a.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1969.

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The A.K. Collection Triton XXI – Lot 811 Collection of Provincial bronzes from Trajan to Julia Maesa. AD 98-224. Various denominations. Includes the following: Moesia Inferior (19 Marcianopolis, 10 Nicopolis ad Istrum); Thrace (1 Byzantium, 3 Odessus); Macedonia (1 Amphipolis, 2 Thessalonica); Pontus (1 Neocaesarea); Bithynia (1 Nicaea); Mysia (1 Cyzicus, 1 Pergamum); Lydia (5 Hypaepa, 2 Sardis, 1 Thyateira); Pisidia (1 Selge); and Cilicia (1 Aegae, 1 Carallia, 1 Mallos, 1 Seleucia). Fifty-three (53) coins in lot. Fine-VF, some countermarked. Photos and detailed descriptions available online at http://ak.cngcoins.com. ($1500)

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The A.K. Collection Lot 811 AMNG

Pick, B., Die antiken Münzen von Dacien und Moesien. Erster Halbband, Berlin 1898.

Pick, B. - Regling, K., Die antiken Münzen von Dacien und Moesien. Zweiter Halbband, Berlin 1910.

Münzer, F. - Strack, M.L., die antiken Münzen von Thrakien. Erster Teil, Heft 1, Berlin 1912.

BMC

Poole, R.S., Catalogue of Greek coins. The Tauric Chersonese, Sarmatia, Dacia, Moesia, Thrace, &c., London 1977.

Head, B.V., Catalogue of Greek coins. Macedonia, etc., London 1879.

Wroth, W. Catalogue of Greek coins. Pontus, Paphlagonia, Bithynia, and the Kingdom of Bosporus, London 1889.

Wroth, W., Catalogue of Greek coins. Greek coins of Mysia, repr. Bologna 1964.

Head, B.V., Catalogue of Greek coins. Greek coins of Lydia, London 1901.

Hill, G.F., Catalogue of Greek coins. Greek coins of Lycia, Pamphylia and Pisidia, London 1897.

Hill, G.F., Catalogue of Greek coins. Greek coins of Lycaonia, Isauria, and Cilicia, London 1900.

Lindgren

Lindgren, H. C., Ancient Greek Bronze coins: European mints from the Lindgren collection, San Mateo 1989.

Lindgren III

Lindgren, H. C., Ancient Greek Bronze coins from the Lindgren collection, San Mateo 1993.

Mionnet

Mionnet, T.E. Description Médailles Antiques, Grecques et Romaines, Vol.1-6; Suppl. Vol.1-9, Paris 1806-1837.

mt 1998

Kellner, W., Münzen aus Aigeai in Kilikien erzählen aus dem 3. Jahrhundert nach Christus, in: moneytrend 10, 1998, 52-55.

Rec.Gen.

Babelon, E. - Reinach, Th. - Waddington, W.H., Recueil Général des Monnaies Grecques d’ Asie Mineure,Paris 1925, rep. Hildesheim 1976.

Schönert-Geiss

Schönert-Geiss, E., Die Münzprägung von Byzantion. Teil II: Kaiserzeit, Berlin 1972.

SNG ANS

SNG The collection of the American Numismatic Society, part 7. Macedonia I: Cities, Thraco-Macedonian Tribes, Paeonian Kings, New York 1987.

SNG Bobokov

Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum. Bulgaria Bobokov Bros.Collection. Thrace & Moesia Inferior. Vol. 1 Deultum, Ruse 2005.

SNG Cop.

Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum. The Royal Danish Collection. Copenhagen 1942-1977.

SNG France

Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum. France 5. Département des Monnaies, Médailles et Antiques. Mysie, ParisZuerich 2001.

- 3. Cabinet des Médailles. Pamphylie, Pisidie, Lycaonie, Galatie, Paris 1994.

- 2. Cabinet des Médailles. Cilicie, Paris 1993.

SNG Hunter.

Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum. Volume XII. The Hunterian Museum. University Glasgow. Part I Roman Provincial Coins. Spain – Kingdom of Asia Minor, Oxford-New York 2004.

SNG Leypold

Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum. Österreich. Kleinasiatische Münzen der Kaiserzeit. Vol. I: Pontus-Lydien, Wien 2000; Vol. II Phrygien-Kommagene, Wien 2004.

SNG Mü.

Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum. Deutschland. Staatliche Münzsammlung München. 7. Heft. Taurische Chersones – Moesia Inferior, Berlin 1985.

SNG Tü.

SNG Deutschland. Münzsammung der Universität Tübingen. 4. Heft. Mysien-Ionien, München 1989.

SNG v.Aulock

Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum. Deutschland. Sammlung von Aulock, reprint 1957.

H001 MOESIA INFERIOR Marcianopolis Septimius Severus AD 193-211. Julius Faustinianus. Bronze (AE; 23-24mm; 9.34g; 7h) [] CEVHPOC Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Septimius Severus to right. Rev. [VI ΦA]VCTINIANO-Y – MAPKIAN[OΠOΛITΩN] Hades-Serapis seated left on throne, holding sceptre in left hand and corn-ears in right; to left, Cerberus left. AMNG p. 201, 561; BMC -; Lindgren -; Lindgren III -; Mionnet suppl. 2, 74, 117; SNG Cop-; SNG Hunter. -.

H002 MOESIA INFERIOR Marcianopolis Septimius Severus AD 193-211. Julius Faustinianus. Bronze (AE; 26-27mm; 11.47g; 12h) AV Λ CEΠTI -CEVHPOC Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Septimius Severus to right. Rev. VI ΦAVCTINIAN-OY – MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩ Kybele, wearing modius, seated left on throne with back; right extended and holding patera; under left elbow, tympanon; on either side, lion crouching. AMNG p. 202, 565; BMC p. 28, 4var (legend); SNG Cop. 208var (legend); SNG Hunter. -; SNG Mü. 262.

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H003 MOESIA INFERIOR Marcianopolis Septimius Severus AD 193-211. Julius Faustinianus. Bronze (AE; 24-25mm; 9.22g; 12h) AV Λ CEΠTI - CEVHPOC Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Septimius Severus to right. Rev. VI ΦAYCTINIANOY – MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN Tyche, wearing modius, standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae.

AMNG p. 203, 571; BMC p. 28, 6var (legend); SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Mü.-.

H004 MOESIA INFERIOR Marcianopolis Caracalla AD 198-217. Quintilianus, legatus.

Bronze (AE; 26-27mm; 10.16g; 6h) ΠIOC AVΓ AN-TΩNINOC Laureate bust of Caracalla to right. Rev. VΠ KVNTIΛIA-NOY MAPKIANOΠO/ΛIT-ΩN Zeus standing left, holding patera and sceptre; at his feet, left, eagle. AMNG p. 218, 635var (legend); BMC -; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. 996; SNG Mü.281var (Legend).

H005 MOESIA INFERIOR Marcianopolis Caracalla and Geta AD 198-217. Flavius Ulpianus, legatus. Bronze (AE; 27-30mm; 14.82g; 12h) AV K M AV[P ANTΩNI]NOC AV K Π CEΠ / ΓETAC Bust of Caracalla and Geta face to face. Rev. Y ΦΛ OYΛΠΙΑΝΟΥ MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩ Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae; in field left, E. AMNG p. 221, 652; BMC -; SNG Cop. 217-8; SNG Hunter.-; SNG Mü. 283-4.

H006 MOESIA INFERIOR Marcianopolis Geta AD 209-212. Bronze (AE; 16-17mm; 2.06g; 12h) [Π] CEΠTI – ΓETAC Bare bust of Geta to right. Rev. MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN Star and crescent. AMNG p. 233, 706; BMC -; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Mü.-.

H007 MOESIA INFERIOR Marcianopolis Macrinus AD 217-218. Bronze (AE; 2325mm; 9.47g; 6h) AVT K O [ ] MAPKEINOC Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Macrinus to right. Rev. YΠ ΠONTIAN[OV] – MA-[P]KIANOΠOΛITΩN Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae; at her feet, globe. AMNG p. 234, 712; BMC p. 31, 27; SNG Cop. 221; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Mü.293.

H008 MOESIA INFERIOR Marcianopolis Macrinus and Diadumenianus AD 217218. Bronze (AE; 26-28mm; 11.53g; 6h) [AVT K O]ΠEΛ CEV MAKPEINOC K M OΠEΛ ANTΩ[NEINOC] Busts of Macrinus and Diadumenianus face to face. Rev. YΠ ΠONTIANOV MAPKIANOΠOΛEITΩN Nemesis standing left, holding scale and cornucopiae, wheel to her feet; right in field, E. AMNG p. 245, 762; BMC p. 32, 33; SNG Cop. 224; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Mü. -.

H009 MOESIA INFERIOR Marcianopolis Diadumenianus AD 218. Bronze (AE; 2324mm; 8.19g; 2h) M OΠEΛΛIOC ANTΩNEINOC K Bare and draped bust of Diadumenian to right. Rev. MAPKIANO-ΠOΛEITΩN Artemis, wearing short chiton and chlamys, running right, holding with left strung bow, and with right drawing arrow from quiver; at her side, hound right; left in field, Γ. Rare. AMNG p. 249, 787; BMC p. 33, 40; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Mü. 305.

H010 MOESIA INFERIOR Marcianopolis Diadumenianus AD 218. Bronze (AE; 26mm; 4.61g; 1h) M OΠEΛΛIOC ANTΩNEINOC K Bare head of Diadumenian to right. Rev. MAPKIANO-Π-OΛEITΩN Hermes standing front, head left, chlamys over left arm, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left. AMNG p. 251, 789; BMC -; SNG Cop. 227; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Mü. 306.

H011 MOESIA INFERIOR Marcianopolis Diadumenianus AD 218. Bronze (AE; 1820mm; 3.30g; 12h) M OΠE[ΛΛI] ANTΩNEINOC K Bare and draped bust of Diadumenian to right. Rev. [MAPKIANO]ΠOΛEITΩN Tyche standing left, holding cornucopiae and rudder.

AMNG p. 250, 794; BMC -; SNG Cop. 228var (legend); SNG Hunter. -; SNG Mü.-.

H012 MOESIA INFERIOR Marcianopolis Diadumenianus AD 218. Bronze (AE; 1719mm; 2.79g; 12h) M OΠE[ΛΛIOC AN]TΩNEINOC Bare and draped bust of Diadumenian to right. Rev. [MAPKIA]NOΠOΛEI/TΩN Lion walking left. Rare. AMNG -; BMC -; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Mü. -.

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H013 MOESIA INFERIOR Marcianopolis Elagabal AD 218-222. Iulius Antonius Seleucus, legatus. Bronze (AE; 26-27mm; 10.08g; 6h) AVT K M AVPHΛI – ANTΩNEI[NOC] Laureate bust of Elagabal to right. Rev. VΠ IOVΛ ANT CEΛEVKOV MA[PK]IANOΠOΛITΩN Hermes standing left, holding purse and cornucopiae. Very rare. AMNG p. 255, 827; BMC -; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. - ; SNG Mü. -.

H014 MOESIA INFERIOR Marcianopolis Elagabal AD 218-222. Iulius Antonius Seleucus, legatus. Bronze (AE; 23-24mm; 6.99g; 12h) AVT K [M AVPHΛI] – ANTΩNEINOC Laureate and draped bust of Elagabal to right. Rev. V[Π IOVΛ ANT CEΛEVKOV MA] PKIANOΠOΛITΩN Nemesis standing left, wheel at her foot, holding wand and scale. AMNG p. 257, 840; BMC -; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. 999var (bust); SNG Mü. 314-5.

H015 MOESIA INFERIOR Marcianopolis Elagabal AD 218-222. Iulius Antonius Seleucus, legatus. Bronze (AE; 25mm; 10.28g; 6h) AVT K M AVPHΛIOC – ANTΩNEINOC Laureate and draped bust of Elagabal to right. Rev. VΠ IOVΛ ANT CE-[ΛEVKOV MAPKIANO]/ ΠOΛITΩN Aequitas-Nemesis standing left, wheel at her foot, holding cornucopiae and scale.

AMNG p. 258, 847; BMC -; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Mü. -.

H016 MOESIA INFERIOR Marcianopolis Elagabal AD 218-222. Sergius Titianus, legatus. Bronze (AE; 25-27mm; 11.09g; 12h) AVT K M AVPHΛIOC – ANTΩNEINOC Laureate bust of Elagabal to right. Rev. VΠ CEPΓ TITIANOV[ MAP]KIANOΠOΛITΩN Hera standing left, holding patera and sceptre. AMNG p. 263, 881var (legend); BMC -; SNG Cop. 236var (legend); SNG Hunter. 1000var (legend); SNG Mü. -.

Corpus 881 H017 MOESIA INFERIOR Marcianopolis Elagabal AD 218-222. Bronze (AE; 1618mm; 2.74g; 6h) AVT K M AVP – AN[TΩN]INOC Laureate bust of Elagabal to right. Rev. MAPKIANOΠ[O]ΛITΩN Tripod, with snake twined round one leg. AMNG p. 269, 916; BMC p. 35, 58var (stalk of corn); Lindgren; Lindgren III p. 91, A45a; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Mü. 328.

H018 MOESIA INFERIOR Marcianopolis Elagabal AD 218-222. Bronze (AE; 16mm; 2.47g; 1h) [AVT] K M AVPH – ANTΩNINOC Laureate bust of Elagabal to right. Rev. MAPKIANOΠ[O]ΛITΩN Snake twined round staff, head left. AMNG p. 269, 921; BMC p. 35, 57; SNG Cop. 240; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Mü. 330.

SNG Mü. 330; Pick 921.

H019 MOESIA INFERIOR Marcianopolis Elagabal AD 218-222. Bronze (AE; 1617mm; 3.05g; 6h) AVT K M AVP – ANTΩNINOC Laureate bust of Elagabal to right. Rev. MAPKIANOΠ[O]ΛITΩN Bunch of grapes. Rare. AMNG p. 270, 923; BMC p. 35, 55; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Mü. -.

H020 MOESIA INFERIOR Nicopolis ad Istrum Septimius Severus AD 193-211. Bronze (AE; 17mm; 2.63g; 7h) AV KAI CE – CEVHPOC Laureate head of Septimius Severus to right.

Rev. NIKOΠOΛIT-Ω-N ΠPOC IC Winged naked figure (Thanatos) standing right, legs crossed, leaning with torch on stone hill. Very rare. AMNG p. 377, 1368 (only 1 piece); BMC p. 43, 12var (legend); Lindgren -; Lindgren III -; Mionnet suppl. 2 p. 127, 412; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Mü. -.

H021 MOESIA INFERIOR Nicopolis ad Istrum Septimius Severus AD 193-211. Bronze (AE; 17-18mm; 3.26g; 7h) [AV KAI] CE – CEVHPOC Laureate head of Septimius Severus to right. Rev. NIKOΠOΛIT-Ω-N ΠPOC ICT Crescent and star. AMNG p. 388, 1444; BMC p. 43, 17; Lindgren -; Lindgren III, 54; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. 975.

H022 MOESIA INFERIOR Nicopolis ad Istrum Elagabal AD 218-222. Bronze (AE; 27-28mm; 13.45g; 12h) AVT M AVPH - ANTONINOC Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Elagabal to right. Rev. VΠ NOBIOV POVΦOV NIKOΠ-O[ΛITΩN ΠPOC ICT] Zeus, naked, standing front, head left, holding sceptre and thunderbolt. AMNG p. 478, 1899var (legend); BMC p. 50, 60var (bust); Lindgren -; Lindgren III -; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. Ex stock H.H. Kricheldorf 1963.

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H023 MOESIA INFERIOR Nicopolis ad Istrum Elagabal AD 218-222. Bronze (AE; 2526mm; 12.03g; 12h) AV K M AVP [] - ANTONINOC Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust with aegis of Elagabal to right. Rev. [V]Π N[OB ] POVΦOV NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC / ICT/PON Apollo naked, standing left, holding patera and branch; in front, altar, AMNG p. 480, 1908; BMC -; Lindgren -; Lindgren III- ; SNG Cop; SNG Hunter. -.

H024 MOESIA INFERIOR Nicopolis ad Istrum Elagabal AD 218-222. Bronze (AE; 26-28mm; 12.21g; 6h) AVT K M AVP – ANTΩNEINOC Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust of Elagabal to right. Rev. VΠATEV – NOBI[OV] NI-KOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC IC / TPΩ Hermes standing front, head left, holding purse and kerykeion. Very rare. AMNG -; BMC -; Lindgren -; Lindgren III -; Rudzicka Num. Zeitschrift 50, 1917, p. 147, 1927a; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. Ex stock Bank Leu, Zurich 1988.

H025 MOESIA INFERIOR Nicopolis ad Istrum Elagabal AD 218-222. Novius Rufus, legatus. Bronze (AE; 26-27mm; 12.88g; 12h) AVT K M AVPH - ANTΩNEINOC Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust of Elagabal with aegis to right. Rev. VΠ NOBIOV POVΦOV NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC IC/T-PΩ Nemesis standing to left, holding scale and whip; at her feet, wheel. AMNG p. 489, 1957; BMC -; Lindgren -; Lindgren III -; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -

H026 MOESIA INFERIOR Nicopolis ad Istrum Elagabal AD 218-222. Novius Rufus, legatus. Bronze (AE; 26-27mm; 12.70g; 12h) AVT K M AVPH - ANTΩNEINOC Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust of Elagabal. Rev. VΠ NOBIOV POVΦOV NIKOΠOΛITΩN Π/ PO-C I/CTPΩ Concordia standing front, head left, holding patera and sceptre. AMNG p. 491, 1966; BMC -; Lindgren -; Lindgren III -; SNG Cop. 282; SNG Hunter. -

H027 MOESIA INFERIOR Nicopolis ad Istrum Elagabal AD 218-222. Bronze (AE; 1617mm; 4.29g; 6h) AVT K M AVPH - ANTΩNINO-C Laureate bust of Elagabal to right. Rev. NI/KOΠ/OΛITΩN / ΠPOC IC/TPON in five lines, within laurel-wreath. Rare. AMNG p. 504, 2039; BMC p. 51, 69; Lindgren -; Lindgren III -; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -.

H028 MOESIA INFERIOR Nicopolis ad Istrum Elagabal AD 218-222. Novius Rufus, legatus. Bronze (AE; 26-27mm; 10.21g; 12h) AVT K M AVPH - ANTΩNEIN[OC] Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust of Elagabal. Rev. VΠ NOBIOV POVΦOV NIKOΠOΛ[ITΩN] / ΠP/C I (left in field) / CTP/ON (right in field) Eagle with open wings standing right, head left, wreath in beak. Rare. AMNG p. 496, 1995; BMC p. 50, 66; Lindgren -; Lindgren III -; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. Ex stock H.H. Kricheldorf Stuttgart 1964.

H029 MOESIA INFERIOR Nicopolis ad Istrum Elagabal (?)AD 218-222. Bronze (AE; 16-17mm; 4.05g; 12h) AVT K [ ] ANTΩNINOC Laureate and draped bust of Elagabal (?) to right. Rev. NIKOΠOΛIT[ΩN] ΠPOC ICTPON Club. Very rare. AMNG – for Rev. cf. 386, 1425 (Sept.Severus) ; BMC -; Lindgren -; Lindgren III -; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -

H030 THRACE Byzantion Julia Maesa, Augusta AD 218-224/5. Bronze „Fünfer“ (AE; 25-26mm; 10.45g; 6h) IOVΛIA – MAICA AVΓ (partly ligate) Bust of Julia Maesa with diadem and drapery to right. Rev. BYZANTIΩΝ Two tuna and between dolphin. Rare. BMC -; Lindgren -; Lindgren III -; Mionnet suppl. 2 p. 266, 376; Schönert-Geiss p. 95, 1680; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter.Ex stock Bank Leu Zurich 2001.

H031 THRACE Odessos Caracalla AD 198-217. Bronze (AE; 26-27mm; 9.39g; 7h) AV K M AV - ANTΩNINOC Laureate and draped bust of Caracalla to right. Rev. OΔHCC-EITΩN ‘Mighty god’ of Odessus wearing modius and holding patera and cornucopiae, standing left, before lighted altar. AMNG p. 564, 2281; BMC p. 138, 13var (Av.legend); Lindgren -; Lindgren III -; SNG Cop. 674var (Av.legend); SNG Hunter 1008var (Av.legend); SNG Lewis coll II -.

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H032 THRACE Odessos Elagabal AD 218-222. Bronze (AE; 26-27mm; 10.32g; 6h) AVT K M AVP - ANTΩNEINOC Laureate head of Elagabal to right. Rev. OΔHCCEI-TΩN ‘Mighty god’ of Odessus wearing modius and holding patera and cornucopiae, standing left. AMNG p.

566, 2291; BMC p. 139, 16var (legend); SNG Cop. 675var (legend); SNG Hunter. -.

H033 THRACE Odessos Elagabal AD 218-222. Bronze (AE; 25mm; 11.12g; 12h) AVT K M AVP ANTΩNEINOC Laureate head of Elagabal to right. Rev. OΔHCC-EITΩN ‘Mighty god’ of Odessus wearing modius and holding patera and cornucopiae, standing left. AMNG p.

566, 2292; BMC p. 139, 16var (legend); SNG Cop. 675var (legend); SNG Hunter. -.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen Basel 1965.

H034 MACEDONIA Amphipolis Julia Maesa, Augusta AD 218-224/5. Bronze (AE; 2223mm; 9.25g; 3h) IOV MA-ICA AVΓ OV Draped bust of Julia Maesa to right. Rev. ΑΜΦΙΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ Tyche seated to left, holding patera. BMC p. 59, 132var (in front, altar); SNG ANS -; SNG Cop. 115; SNG Hunter. -.

Ex stock Baldwins London 1983.

H035 MACEDONIA Thessalonici Julia Maesa, Augusta AD 218-224/5. Bronze (AE; 2223mm; 4.78g; 2h) IOYΛIA MAICA A[OVΓVC]TA Draped bust of Julia Maesa to right. Rev. ΘE[CCAΛΟ]Ν-Ι-ΚΕΩΝ Cabeiros standing facing, head to right, holding rhyton in right hand and hammer over shoulder in left; to left and right, elephant tusk on anvil. Very rare. BMC -; Mionnet -; SNG ANS – ; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen Basel 1966.

H036 MACEDONIA Thessalonici Julia Maesa, Augusta AD 218-224/5. Bronze (AE; 22-23mm; 6.87g; 7h) IOY[ΛIA] MAICA AΓVCTA sic! Draped bust of Julia Maesa to right.

Rev. ΘECCAΛ-Ο-Ν-Ι-ΚΕΩΝ Nike standing to left, holding Cabeirus and palm branch. BMC -; Mionnet suppl. 3 p. 501, 386; SNG ANS -; cf. 870 with diadem and Nike walking); SNG Cop. 421; SNG Hunter.Ex M. Weder coll. Pratteln 1976.

H037 PONTUS Neokaisareia Caracalla AD 198-217. Bronze (AE; 30-31mm; 12.44g; 12h) [ ] M AVP [ ] Youth head of Caracalla to right. Rev. KOI ΠΟΝ - NEO-KAIC – MHTPO / [ET] PMR ? (= year 142 = 205/206 ?) Facade of tetrastyle temple; in pediment, pellet; background wall visible; within, pedestal statue of male figure, with spear and bow. BMC p. 33, 6; Rec.Gen. p. 122, 22; SNG Cop. - cf. 216 (Geta); SNG Hunter. 1156; SNG Leypold 41; SNG v.Aulock 6760.

H038 BITHYNIA Nicaea Elagabal AD 218-222. Bronze (AE; 20-21mm; 4.85g; 12h) M AYP ANTΩNINOC AVΓ Laureate bust of Elagabal to right. Rev. NI-KA-IE-ΩN Three standards. BMC p. 168, 99; Rec.Gen. p. 471, 571 and pl. LXXXII.4; SNG Cop. 513; SNG Hunter. 1092; SNG Leypold 170var (bust); SNG v.Aulock -.

Ex stock Athena Munich 1980.

H039 MYSIA Kyzikos Geta AD 209-212. Bronze (AE; 21-23mm; 6.01g; 5h) A CEΠTI ΓETAC KAIC Bare-headed and draped bust of Geta to right. Rev. KYZIKH/NΩN Cow walking to right. Very rare. BMC p. 54, 257 and pl. XIV.4 (same dies); SNG Cop. -; SNG France -; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Leypold -; SNG Tü. -; SNG v.Aulock -.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen Basel 1975.

H040 MYSIA Pergamum Trajan AD 98-117. Bronze (AE; 19-21mm; 5.22g; 11h) AY [NEP KAI – TP]AIANON Laureate head of Trajan to right. Rev. ΘΕΟΝ CE[BACT=N] Tetrastyle temple of Augustus within which emperor standing, resting on spear with his right hand. Very rare. BMC -; RPC III 1707; SNG Cop. -; SNG Tü. -; SNG v.Aulock -.

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H041 LYDIA Hypaepa Julia Domna, Augusta AD 193-217. Bronze (AE; 29-30mm; 14.68g; 6h) IOYΛIA ΔΟM-NA CEBACTH Draped bust of Julia Domna to right. Rev. YΠΑΙΠΗΝΩΝ Artemis Anaitis wearing kalathos and veil. Countermark: Artemis Anaitis. Rare.

BMC- ; SNG Cop. 196var (legnd: ΔΟMNA is missing); SNG -; Hunter. -; SNG Leypold – cf.

993 for Av. Legend and 992var (smaller denomination and legnd: ΔΟMNA is missing); SNG v.Aulock. 2967var (legends).

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1978.

H042 LYDIA Hypaepa Julia Domna, Augusta AD 193-217. Bronze (AE; 22-23mm; 6.48g; 6h) [IOYΛIA] - CEBACTH Draped bust of Julia Domna to right. Rev. [EΠI MEN] ANΔPOV YΠΑΙΠ/ΗΝΩΝ Tetrastyle temple containing cult statue of Artemis Anaitis facing.

Rare. BMC – p. 115, 40 for rev.legend; Mionnet -; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. 1683var (legend); SNG Leypold -; SNG v.Aulock.-.

H043 LYDIA Hypaepa Geta AD 209-212. Bronze (AE; 21-22mm; 5.85g; 5h) [Λ] CEΠ - ΓΕΤΑC [KAI] Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Geta to right. Rev. YΠΑΙΠ[ΗΝΩΝ] Artemis Anaitis wearing kalathos and veil. BMC -; Mionnet -; SNG Cop. - cf. Av. 200 and Rv. 196; SNG Hunter. -; SNG v.Aulock -.

H044 LYDIA Hypaipa Geta AD 209-212. Bronze (AE; 22-23mm; 5.81g; 6h) Λ CEΠ ΓΕΤΑC KAI Bare-headed bust of Geta to right. Rev. EΠI KYPRIN [ ] Artemis Anaitis wearing kalathos and veil. Rare. BMC -; Mionnet -; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Leypold – cf 1003 (same rv-legend); SNG v.Aulock.

H045 LYDIA Hypaipa Elagabal AD 218-222. Bronze (AE; 22mm; 6.92g; 6h) AYT KAI M AY - ANTΩNEINOC Laureate and draped bust of Elagabal to right. Rev. YΠΑΙ-ΠΗΝΩΝ Tyche standing front, holding rudder and cornucopiae. BMC -; Mionnet 4 p. 57, 301; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. ; SNG Leypold -; SNG v.Aulock -.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen Basel 1965.

H046 LYDIA Sardes Elagabal AD 218-222. Bronze (AE; 25mm; 5.76g; 6h) [AV T K M] AVP - ANTΩNEINOC Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Elagabal to right. Rev. CAPΔIAN[ΩN TPIC NEOKOPΩΝ Helios with radiate head, standing right, head left, in left, globe, right outstreched. Rare. BMC -; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Leypold -; SNG v.Aulock 8259.

H047 LYDIA Sardes Julia Maesa, Augusta AD 218-224/5. Bronze (AE; 23-24mm; 6.13g; 6h) IOYΛIA – MAICA AV Draped bust of Julia Maesa to right. Rev. CAPΔIANΩN TPIC -NE[OKOPΩΝ] Men standing to front, head left, crescent behind shoulders, holding in extended right pine-cone and resting with left on sceptre. Very rare. BMC p. 266, 174var (CE); Mionnet -; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Leypold 1233; SNG Tü.- ; SNG v.Aulock -.

H048 LYDIA Thyateira Septimius Severus AD 193-211. Bronze (AE; 17-18mm; 3.40g; 12h) Λ CE - CEVHPOC Π Laureate head of Septimius Severus to right. Rev. ΘΥΑΤΕΙΡ-HNΩΝ Pan walking to left, holding pedum over left shoulder and bunch of grape in his right. Very rare.

BMC -; Mionnet -; SNG Cop.- Rv. 603 (Commodus); SNG Hunter. -; SNG Leypold -; SNG v.Aulock -.

H049 PISIDIA Selge Geta as Caesar 198-209 Bronze (AE; 12-13mm; 1.93g; 3h) ΠΟ [ΓΕΤΑC K] Bare-headed and draped bust of Geta (?) to right. Rev. [C]EΛΓEΩN between bow and club. Very rare. BMC -; SNG Cop. -; SNG France 2053; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Leypold -; SNG v.Aulock -.

Ex stock H.H. Kricheldorf Stuttgart 1969.

H050 CILICIA Aigai Elagabal AD 218-222. Bronze (AE; 18-19mm; 4.19g; 12h) 217-218.

AVT K M AV ANTΩNINOC Laureate bust of Elagabal to right. Rev. Goat reclining to left, all within wreath; in field Δ/ΖC (= year 264). Very rare. BMC -; MacDonald, G. Catalogue of Greek coins in the Hunterian collection, Vol.2, p.526, 8 and pl. 58.23; Mionnet -; mt 1998 p. 52, pl. 1 (this coin); SNG Cop. -; SNG France -; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Leypold -; SNG v.Aulock 48

H051 CILICIA Karallia Elagabal AD 218-222. Bronze (AE; 22-24mm; 8.56g; 6h) AV K M A – ANTΩNINO Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Elagabal to right. Rev. ΚΑΡΑΛΛΙ-ΩΤΩΝ Athena, helmeted, standing to left, holding spear and in outstreched right hand, palladium. BMC -; SNG Cop. -; SNG France 573; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Levante 363; SNG Leypold -; SNG v.Aulock -.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen Basel 1971.

H052 CILICIA Mallos Diadumenianus as Caesar AD 217-218. Bronze (AE; 31-32mm; 17.00g; 7h) AVTO KAI MA OΠΕΛ ΔΙΑΔO[VMENIANOC ANT] Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust of Diadumenianus to right. Rev. MAΛ IEP ΠΟ ΘΕΟ [ΑΜΦΙΛΟXΟΥ] Tetrastyle temple and statue Athena Magarsis inside; in exergue, ET ΔΠC. Countermark SC. Rare. BMC -; SNG Cop. -; SNG France -; SNG Levante 1285; SNG Leypold -; SNG Hunter. -; SNG v.Aulock -.

H053 CILICIA Seleucia ad Calycadnum Julia Domna, Augusta AD 193-217 . Bronze (AE; 23-24mm; 6.99g; 7h) IOYΛIA MA-MAIA AVΓO Draped bust of Julia Domna to right.

Rev. CEΛEVKE[Ω]N KAΛ[V]KAΔ Artemis running to right, holding bow in left hand and drawing arrow from quiver. BMC -; SNG Cop. -; SNG France 983; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Leypold -; SNG v.Aulock -.

Ex stock E. Beckenbauer Munich 1960.

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The A.K. Collection Triton XX – Lot 812 Collection of Provincial bronzes from Severus Alexander to Maximus. AD 222-238. Various denominations. Includes the following: Moesia Inferior (1 Dionysiopolis, 5 Marcianopolis); Thrace (4 Anchialus, 3 Coela, 8 Deultum, 2 Odessus, 1 Perinthus); Macedonia (3 Amphipolis, 1 Pella, 2 Thessalonica); Bithynia (1 Heraclea Pontica, 9 Nicaea, 1 Nicomedia, 1 Prusias ad Hypium); Ionia (2 Ephesus, 3 Metropolis); Lydia (1 Sardis, 1 Thyateira); Pisidia (1 Adada, 3 Antioch, 1 Selge); Cilicia (1 Philadelphia, 2 Seleucia ad Calycadnum). Fifty-seven (57) coins in lot. Fine-Good VF, some countermarked.

Photos and detailed descriptions available online at http://ak.cngcoins.com. ($1500)

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The A.K. Collection Lot 812 AMNG

Pick, B., Die antiken Münzen von Dacien und Moesien. Erster Halbband, Berlin 1898.

Pick, B. - Regling, K., Die antiken Münzen von Dacien und Moesien. Zweiter Halbband, Berlin 1910.

Münzer, F. - Strack, M.L., die antiken Münzen von Thrakien. Erster Teil, Heft 1, Berlin 1912.

BMC

Poole, R.S., Catalogue of Greek coins. The Tauric Chersonese, Sarmatia, Dacia, Moesia, Thrace, &c., London 1977.

Head, B.V., Catalogue of Greek coins. Macedonia, etc., London 1879.

Wroth, W. Catalogue of Greek coins. Pontus, Paphlagonia, Bithynia, and the Kingdom of Bosporus, London 1889.

Head, B.V., Catalogue of Greek coins. Greek coins of Ionia, London 1892.

Head, B.V., Catalogue of Greek coins. Greek coins of Lydia, London 1901.

Hill, G.F., Catalogue of Greek coins. Greek coins of Lycia, Pamphylia and Pisidia, London 1897.

Hill, G.F., Catalogue of Greek coins. Greek coins of Lycaonia, Isauria, and Cilicia, London 1900.

Lindgren

Lindgren, H. C., Ancient Greek Bronze coins: European mints from the Lindgren collection, San Mateo 1989.

Lindgren III

Lindgren, H. C., Ancient Greek Bronze coins from the Lindgren collection, San Mateo 1993.

Mionnet

Mionnet, T.E. Description Médailles Antiques, Grecques et Romaines, Vol.1-6; Suppl. Vol.1-9, Paris 1806-1837.

Rec.Gen.

Babelon, E. - Reinach, Th. - Waddington, W.H., Recueil Général des Monnaies Grecques d’ Asie Mineure,Paris 1925, rep. Hildesheim 1976.

SNG ANS

SNG The collection of the American Numismatic Society, part 7. Macedonia I: Cities, Thraco-Macedonian Tribes, Paeonian Kings, New York 1987.

SNG Bobokov

Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum. Bulgaria Bobokov Bros.Collection. Thrace & Moesia Inferior. Vol. 1 Deultum, Ruse 2005.

SNG Cop.

Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum. The Royal Danish Collection. Copenhagen 1942-1977.

SNG France

Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum. France 3. Cabinet des Médailles. Pamphylie, Pisidie, Lycaonie, Galatie, Paris 1994.A - 2. Cabinet des Médailles. Cilicie, Paris 1993.

SNG Hunter.

Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum. Volume XII. The Hunterian Museum. University Glasgow. Part I Roman Provincial Coins. Spain – Kingdom of Asia Minor, Oxford-New York 2004.

SNG Leypold

Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum. Österreich. Kleinasiatische Münzen der Kaiserzeit. Vol. I: Pontus-Lydien, Wien 2000; Vol. II Phrygien-Kommagene, Wien 2004.

SNG Mü.

Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum. Deutschland. Staatliche Münzsammlung München. 7. Heft. Taurische Chersones – Moesia Inferior, Berlin 1985.

- 20. Heft. Ionien, München 1995.

SNG Tü.

SNG Deutschland. Münzsammung der Universität Tübingen. 4. Heft. Mysien-Ionien, München 1989.

I001 MOESIA INFERIOR Dionysopolis Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 24-26mm; 7.6g; 1h) AVT K M AVP CEVH – AΛEZANΔPOC Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. ΔIONVCOΠ-O-ΛEITΩN Sarapis standing front, head left, draped and wearing modius, holding in right patera over flaming altar, in left, cornucopiae; in field right, Δ. AMNG p. 134, 381; BMC p. 24, 1; Lindgren -; Lindgren III -; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Cop. 188; SNG Mü. 231.

I002 MOESIA INFERIOR Marcianopolis Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Iulius Gaetulicus, legatus. Bronze (AE; 25-26mm; 11.38g; 12h) AV K M AVP CEVH – AΛE[ZAN] ΔPOC Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. VΠ IOYΛI ΓET – MAPKIA[NO]ΠOΛITΩ Concordia standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae. AMNG p.

283, 993; BMC -; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Mü. -.

I003 MOESIA INFERIOR Marcianopolis Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Tib. Iulius Festus, legatus. Bronze (AE; 26-27mm; 11.01g; 7h) AVT K M AVP CEVH – AΛEZANΔPOC Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. VΠ TIB IOYΛ ΦHCTOV MAPKIANOΠOΛIT/ΩN Homonoia standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae.AMNG p. 286, 1010; BMC p. 36, 68; SNG Cop. 245; SNG Hunter. 1002Var (bust); SNG Mü. 352.

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I004 MOESIA INFERIOR Marcianopolis Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 24-25mm; 12.12g; 1h) AVT K M AVP CEVH – AΛEZANΔPOC Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. VΠ TIB IOYΛ ΦHCTOV – MAPKIANOΠOΛIT/ΩN Eagle, with spread wings, facing, head left; in beak, wreath. AMNG p. 287, 1019; BMC p. 37, 73; SNG Cop. 246; SNG Hunter. 1003; SNG Mü. 354

I005 MOESIA INFERIOR Marcianopolis Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 20-21mm; 4.49g; 12h) AVT K M AVP CEV – AΛEZANΔPOC Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. MAPKIANO-ΠOΛITΩN Concordia standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae. Rare. AMNG p. 292, 1047; BMC -; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter.; SNG Mü.-.

I006 MOESIA INFERIOR Marcianopolis Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 26-27mm; 11.97g; 6h) AVT K M [AVP CEVH – AΛEZANΔP]OC IOVΛIA MAMAIA Draped busts of Severus Alexander and Julia Mamaea face to face. Rev. V[Π TIB I]OYΛ ΦHCTOV – MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN Tyche standing front, head with modius to left, holding rudder and cornucopiae; in field right, E. AMNG p. 298, 1073; BMC -; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Mü. -.

I007 THRACE Anchialos Maximinus I AD 235-238. Bronze (AE; 25-26mm; 12.59g; 12h) AVT MAΞIMEINOC [ ] (partly ligate) Laureate and draped bust of Maximinus to right.

Rev. ΟVΛΠΙΑΝ[WN -ΑΓXΙΑΛΕWΝ ‘Great God’ or Tyche standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae. Rare. AMNG p. 262, 574; BMC -; Lindgren -; Lindgren III -; Mionnet -; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -.

I008 THRACE Anchialos Maximinus I AD 235-238. Bronze (AE; 25-26mm; 11.32g; 1h) AVT MAΞIMEI-NOC EVCEBHC AVΓ (partly ligate) Laureate and draped bust of Maximinus to right. Rev. ΟVΛΠΙΑΝΩN -ΑΓXΙΑΛΕΩΝ Tyche, wearing kalathos seated left on throne, holding patera in right and rudder in left arm over shoulder. Rare. AMNG p. 265, 586 and pl.

VII.35; BMC -; Lindgren -; Lindgren III -; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -.

I009 THRACE Anchialos Maximinus I AD 235-238. Bronze (AE; 24-25mm; 10.63g; 2h) AVT MAΞIMEI- NOC EVE EBHCI AVP (partly ligate) Laureate head of Maximinus to right. Rev. ΑΓXΙΑ-ΛΕΩΝ Hermes, naked, seated left on rocks, wearing petasos and holding caduceus. Rare.AMNG – cf. p. 268, 600; BMC p. 85, 15var (legend); Lindgren -; Lindgren III -; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -.

Ex stock Bank Leu Zurich 1988.

I010 THRACE Anchialos Maximinus I AD 235-238. Bronze (AE; 27-28mm; 10.45g; 2h) AVT MAΞIMEINOC EVCEBHC AVΓ (partly ligate) Laureate and draped bust of Maximinus to right. Rev. ΟVΛΠΙΑΝΩN -ΑΓXΙΑΛΕΩΝ Tyche with kalathos standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. Rare. AMNG -; BMC -; Lindgren -; Lindgren III -; Mionnet -; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -.

I011 THRACE Deultum Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 18-20mm; 4.08g; 12h) Rev. IVLIA [MA]MAEA AVG Draped bust of Julia Mamaea with diadem to right.

Rev. C - F / P - D Concordia, standing left, wearing modius, holding patera and cornucopiae.

BMC p. 112, 12; Jurukova p. 86, 166 and pl. 11.166; SNG Bobokov 683; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -.

I012 THRACE Deultum Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 23-24mm; 8.03g; 6h) IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right, wearing cuirass and paludamentum. Rev. COL FL P-AC DEVLT Artemis, running right, with hound; she holds bow in left, and draws an arrow from her quiver with right.BMC p. 111, 4; Jurukova p. 74, 93; SNG Bobokov 316ff.; SNG Cop. 539; SNG Hunter. -.

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I013 THRACE Deultum Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 23-25mm; 10.02g; 7h) IMP C M [A]VR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. COL FL PA-C DEVLT Hermes standing facing, head left, holding purse and caduceus. BMC -; Jurukova p. 75, 98; SNG Bobokov 429; SNG Cop. 542var; SNG Hunter. 922var (legend).

I014 THRACE Deultum Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 23-24mm; 8.65g; 1h) IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. C-OL FL P-AC DEVLT Moneta standing left, holding scale and cornucopiae. BMC; Jurukova p. 77, 109 (Nemesis); Mionnet supp.2 p. 284, 482; SNG Bobokov 242; SNG Cop. 540; SNG Hunter. I015 THRACE Deultum Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 23-25mm; 8.11g; 12h) IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. COL FL - PAC DEVLT Eagle with open wings standing slightly to right, head to left, wreath in beak. Rare. BMC -; Jurukova p. 77, 114 and pl. 9.114; Lindgren; Lindgren III ; Mionnet ; RPC online ; SNG Bobokov 483ff.; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -.

I016 THRACE Deultum Maximinus I AD 235-238. Bronze (AE; 22-23mm; 8.11g; 2h) [IM]P MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right.

Rev. C[O]L FL P-A-C DEVLT Concordia standing left, holding patera in right hand over altar, in left, cornucopiae. BMC -; Jurukova p. 90, 185 and pl. 12.185; SNG Bobokov 696ff.; SNG Cop. 546; SNG Hunter. -.

I017 THRACE Deultum Maximinus I AD 235-238. Bronze (AE; 23-24mm; 7.39g; 7h) IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right. Rev. CO/LFLP/ACDE/VLT in four lines within wreath. Rare. BMC -; Jurukova p. 91, 191; SNG Bobokov 732ff.; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -.

I018 THRACE Deultum Maximus AD 235/6-238. Bronze (AE; 19-20mm; 3.77g; 1h) C IVL VER MAXIMVS CE Bare head of Maximus to right. Rev. [C] - F / [P] - D Athena standing right, holding shield in left hand and touching tree with right hand behind her. Very rare. BMC -; Jurukova p. 97, 231; SNG Bobokov 828ff.; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter.I019 THRACE Odessos Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 24-25mm; 8.94g; 12h) M AVP AΛΕ-ΞΑΝΔΡΟC Bare-headed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right.

Rev. OΔ-HC-CEITΩN ‘Mighty god’ of Odessus wearing modius and holding patera and cornucopiae, standing left; before, lighted altar. AMNG p. 569, 2309; BMC p. 139, 17; SNG Cop. 677var (legend); SNG Hunter. 1009.

I020 THRACE Odessos Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 22-24mm; 5.74g; 6h) M AVP AΛΕ-[ΞΑΝΔΡΟC] Bare-headed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right.

Rev. OΔ-HC-[CEITΩN] ‘Mighty god’ of Odessus wearing modius and holding patera and cornucopiae, standing left; before, lighted altar. AMNG p. 569, 2309; BMC p. 139, 17; SNG Cop. 677var (legend); SNG Hunter. 1009.

I021 THRACE Perinthus Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 24-25mm; 8.14g; 7h) AV K M AVP CEVH AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟC Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. ΠΕΡΙΝΘΙΩΝ Β-ΝΕΩΚΟΡ/ΩΝ Zeus seated left, holding szeptre and patera.BMC -; Lindgren -; Lindgren III -; SNG Cop. - cf. 758 (Gordian); SNG Hunter. -.

I022 THRACIAN CHERSONESUS Coela Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 17-18mm; 4.11g; 12h) [ ] ALE-XANDE Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. AEL MVNI-CO / E[L] Prow of galley to right; above, cornucopiae.

BMC – cf. p. 191, 4 (Elagabal); Lindgren -; Lindgren III -; Mionnet suppl. 2 p. 529, 37; SNG Cop. 879var (legend); SNG Hunter. -.

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I023 THRACIAN CHERSONESUS Coela Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 23mm; 6.43g; 6h) [IMP C M AR] SEV ALE-XANDER AVG] Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. AEL MV[NCPI]COEL Silenos to right, naked, right hand raised; over shoulder, wine-skin. Very rare. BMC – cf. p. 192, 7 (Philippus); Lindgren -; Lindgren III -; Mionnet -; cf. SNG Cop. 880; SNG Hunter. -.

I024 THRACIAN CHERSONESUS Coela Maximinus I AD 235-238. Bronze (AE; 19mm; 2.67g; 12h) IMP MAXIMINVS [AVG] Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximus to right. Rev. AEL MVN-[ ] Prow of galley to right; above, cornucopiae. BMC -; Lindgren -; Lindgren III -; Mionnet suppl. 2 p. 529, 40; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -.

Ex Weder coll. and published in Moneytrend 11, 2008 p. 150f. and pl. 2.

I025 MACEDONIA Amphipolis Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 2223mm; 6.57g; 1h) AVT K M AVP CEV AΛΕΞΑΝ[ΔΡΟC] Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. [ΑΜΦΙΠ]ΟΛ-Ε[Ι]ΤΩ[Ν] Tyche seated to left, holding patera; in exergue, fish. BMC p. 60, 134; SNG ANS 204; SNG Cop. 118; SNG Hunter. -.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1965.

I026 MACEDONIA Amphipolis Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 2021mm; 5.51g; 6h) AVTO K M AV CEV AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟC Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. ΑΜΦ[ΙΠΟΛ-Ε]ΙΤΩΝ Tyche seated to left, holding patera; in exergue, fish. BMC p. 60, 134; SNG ANS 204; SNG Cop. 118; SNG Hunter. -.

Ex stock Kricheldorf 1963.

I027 MACEDONIA Amphipols Maximinus I AD 235-238. Bronze (AE; 21-22mm; 6.85g; 12h) [ ] - MAΞIM[INOC] Laureate and draped bust of Maximianus to right. Rev. ΑΜΦΙΠΟ-[ΛΕI]ΤΩΝ Tyche seated to left, holding patera; in exergue, fish. Rare. BMC -; SNG ANS -; SNG Cop. 119; SNG Hunter. -.

Ex stock Dietrich Zürich 1986.

I028 MACEDONIA Pella Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 25mm; 7.95g; 12h) [IMP ALEXAN]DE-R PIVS [AVG] Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. COL IVL A-V-G [PELLA] Pan seated left on rock, right arm over head, left holding pedum, left in field, syrinx. BMC -; SNG ANS 632; SNG Cop. 284; SNG Hunter. -.

I029 MACEDONIA Thessalonici Severus Alexander as Caesar AD 221-222. Bronze (AE; 24-26mm; 10.00g; 7h) M AVP AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟC KAIC Bare-head, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. ΘECCA-Λ-ΟΝΙΚΕΩΝ Nike advancing to left, holding Cabeirus and palm branch. Very rare. BMC -; Mionnet -; SNG ANS -; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -.

I030 MACEDONIA Thessalonica Maximinus I AD 235-238. Bronze (AE; 24-26mm; 7.90g; 7h) AV K T ΓIO[V OVH] MAΞIMINOC Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right. Rev. ΘECCAΛ-ΟΝΙΚΕΩΝ Cabeiros standing facing, head to left, holding rhyton in right hand and hammer over shoulder in left; to left lighted altar; to right, elephant tusk on anvil. BMC p. 123, 111; SNG ANS 876; SNG Cop. 425; SNG Hunter. Ex stock F. Sternberg Zurich 1984.

I031 BITHYNIA Heraclea Pontica Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 19-20mm; 4.07g; 7h) IOVΛIA MAMAIA AVΓ Draped bust of Julia Mamaea to right. Rev. HPAKΛ-EΩ-TAN ΠONTΩ Pomona with kalathos standing front, head left, holding apple and corn-ears.BMC -; Rec.Gen. p. 374, 191 and pl. LXI.2; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Leypold 116; SNG v.Aulock 405.

I032 BITHYNIA Nicaea Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 20-21mm; 4.86g; 8h) M AYP CEVH AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟC AVΓ Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. NIKAI/EΩN Three standards. Very rare variant. BMC p. 168, 102; cf. Rec.Gen. p. 477, 617; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Leypold – cf. 173-7; SNG v.Aulock – .

Ex Naegeli coll., stock F. Sternberg Zurich 1977.

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I033 BITHYNIA Nicaea Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 21-22mm; 4.49g; 6h) M AYP CEV AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡ[ΟC A] Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. NI-K-AI-E/ΩN Three standards. BMC p. 168, 102; cf. Rec.Gen. p. 477, 617; cf.

SNG Cop. 513; SNG Hunter. 1096; SNG Leypold 175; cf.SNG v.Aulock 623.

I034 BITHYNIA Nicaea Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 18-19mm; 4.21g; 1h) [M AYP CEV A]ΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟC A Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. NI-KAI-E/ΩN Three standards. BMC p. 168, 102; cf. Rec.Gen. p. 477, 617; cf. SNG Cop. 513; SNG Hunter. 1096; SNG Leypold 175; cf.SNG v.Aulock 623.

I035 BITHYNIA Nicaea Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 22-23mm; 5.13g; 12h) AYP CEVH AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟC AVΓ Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. NIKA-IEΩN Pan dancing to left. Rare. BMC -; Rec.Gen. p. 474, 594; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter.

-; SNG Leypold -; SNG v.Aulock 607.

Ex Naegeli coll. stock F. Sternberg Zurich 1977.

I036 BITHYNIA Nicaea Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 19-20mm; 3.38g; 7h) IOVΛIA MAMAIA AVΓ Draped bust of Julia Mamaea to right. Rev. NI-K-AI-E/ΩN Three standards. BMC p. 169, 106; Rec.Gen. p. 478, 628 and pl. LXXXIII.19; SNG Cop. 521; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Leypold -; SNG v.Aulock -.

I037 BITHYNIA Nicaea Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 19-20mm; 4.20g; 2h) IOVΛIA MAMAIA AVΓ Draped bust of Julia Mamaea to right. Rev. N-IK-AI-E/ΩN Three standards. BMC p. 169, 106; Rec.Gen. p. 478, 628 and pl. LXXXIII.19; SNG Cop. 521; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Leypold -; SNG v.Aulock -.

Ex I038 BITHYNIA Nicaea Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 21mm; 4.81g; 12h) IOVΛIA MAMAIA AVΓ Draped bust of Julia Mamaea (younger head) to right.

Rev. [NI]K-AI-[E]/ΩN Three standards. BMC p. 169, 106; Rec.Gen. p. 478, 628 and pl.

LXXXIII.19; SNG Cop. 521; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Leypold -; SNG v.Aulock -.

I039 BITHYNIA Nicaea Maximinus I AD 235-238. Bronze (AE; 23-24mm; 6.94g; 12h) [Γ] IOV OVH MA- ΞI[MIN ] Laureate and draped bust of Maximinus to right. Rev. NIK[AI] EΩN Female standing right, holding patera and cornucopiae. Rare. BMC -; Rec.Gen. p. 481, 649 and pl. LXXXIII.34; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Leypold -; SNG v.Aulock –.

Rec.Gen. 481, 649.

I040 BITHYNIA Nicaea Maximus AD 235/6-238. Bronze (AE; 22-23mm; 7.18g; 12h) Γ IOV OVH MA- ΞIMOC K Bare-head and cuirassed bust of Maximus to right. Rev. NIKAIEΩN Seated female (Homonoia) to left, holding in right hand, patera and in left cornucopiae.

BMC p. 170, 116; Rec.Gen. p. 484, 677 and pl. LXXXIV.17; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Leypold -; SNG v.Aulock 646.

I041 BITHYNIA Nicomedia Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 19-20mm; 5.50g; 2h) M AYP CEV AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟC AVΓ Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. NI-KO/MH-ΔE/Ω-N/TPIC NEΩ/K Temple octostyle.BMC -; Rec.Gen. p. 558, 326; SNG Cop. 576; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Leypold 233; SNG v.Aulock 7114.

I042 BITHYNIA Prusias ad Hypium Maximus AD 235/6-238. Bronze (AE; 27-28mm; 11.19g; 6h) Γ IOV [OVH] MA- ΞIMOC K Bare-head and draped bust of Maximus to right.

Rev. ΠΡΟΥ[CIEΩ]N ΠΡΟC [Y]Π[I]Ω Unbearded young head (heros Kieros ?) to right. Very rare. Countermark on Av. Laureate and bearded head; on Rv. IB (= 12). Very rare.BMC -; Rec. Gen. p. 612f., 68 and pl. CV.23); SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Leypold 269 and 270; SNG v.Aulock 907; for countermark see Howgego 68 and 836 (IB).

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen Basel 1969.

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I043 IONIA Ephesos Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 22mm; 5.01g; 6h) AV K [M AV]P CEB AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟC Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. ΕΦΕCIΩN ΠΡ-ΩT-ΩΝACIAC Artemis standing right, quiver at her shoulder, holding long torch in both hands. Very rare.BMC -; Mionnet suppl. 6 p. 178, 646 ; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Leypold -; SNG Mü. -; SNG Tü. -; SNG v.Aulock -.

I044 IONIA Ephesos Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 17mm; 2.95g; 6h) AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟC [ ] Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. ΕΦΕCIΩ-N Stag walking right, in front, quiver. Very rare. BMC p. 95, 321var (no quiver); Mionnet 3 p.114, 396; SNG Cop. 466var (no quiver); SNG Hunter. -; SNG Leypold -; SNG Mü.

197var (no quiver); SNG Tü. -; SNG v.Aulock -.

I045 IONIA Metropolis Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 21mm; 5.18g; 6h) M AVP CEVOVH AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟC Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. MHTPOΠ-ΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ Tyche with modius on head, standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae.BMC p. 177, 11; SNG Cop. 913; SNG Hunter. 1670; SNG Leypold 675; SNG Mü. 672; SNG Tü. -; SNG v.Aulock -.

I046 IONIA Metropolis Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 28mm; 2.84g; 6h) M AVP AΛ-ΕΞΑΝΔΡΟC Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right.

Rev. MHTPO-ΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ Tyche with modius on head, standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. Rare denomination. BMC -; SNG Cop. 915; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Leypold 676; SNG Mü. -; SNG Tü. -; SNG v.Aulock -.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1968.

I047 IONIA Metropolis Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 29-31mm; 11.70g; 6h) IOYΛIA – MAMAIA CEB Draped bust with diadem of Julia Mamaea to right. Rev. ΕΠΙ CTP AVP - CEΞT-O B MHTPOΠΟΛ/EI-T-ΩΝ Tyche standing left,, holding cornucopiae in left hand and in outstreched right hand military figure (emperor or Ares); to feet, altar. Very rare.BMC -; Mionnet – cf. (Phrygia) 4, p. 337, 818 Severus Alexander (same rev. inscription); SNG Cop: -; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Leypold -; SNG Mü. -; SNG Tü. -; SNG v.Aulock (Ionia) – cf.

2073 (Gallienus).

Ex Naegeli coll. stock F. Sternberg Zurich 1996.

I048 LYDIA Sardes Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 22-23mm; 6.63g; 8h) IOYΛIA MA-MAIA AVΓO Draped bust of Julia Mamaea to right. Rev. CAPΔIANΩN (partly ligate) B -NEOKOPΩΝ Tyche, wearing modius, standing front, head right, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Rare. BMC -; SNG Cop. -; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Leypold -; SNG Mü. ; SNG Tü. ; SNG v.Aulock -.

Ex stock H.H. Kricheldorf Stuttgart 1967.

I049 LYDIA Thyateira Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 19mm; 2.90g; 6h) AΛΕΞΑ-ΝΔΡΟC Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. ΘΥΑ-ΤΕΙΡ-HNΩΝ Athena standing front, helmeted head to left, holding shield, spear and patera. BMC -; Mionnet -; SNG Cop.627; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Leypold -; SNG v.Aulock -.

Ex Naegeli coll. stock F. Sternberg Zurich 1997.

I050 PISIDIA Adada Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 18-19mm; 3.73g; 12h) AV K M AV [CE – AΛΕΞ]ΑΝΔΡΟC Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. [A]ΔAΔEΩΝ Two nude figures (Dioskuroi) standing front, facing each other, holding chlamys over one arm and resting on spear with other; above two stars and crecent. Rare. BMC -; SNG Cop. -; SNG France -; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Leypold -; SNG v.Aulock 4898.

I051 PISIDIA Antiochia Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 33mm; 22.69g; 6h) IMP CAES SEV-ER ALEANDER Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. COL C[A]E-S A-NTI-[O]CH Nike walking left, with wreath and palm; in field, S – R. BMC -; SNG Cop. -; SNG France -; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Leypold -; SNG v.Aulock .

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I052 PISIDIA Antiochia Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 31-32mm; 21.23g; 6h) IMP CAES SEV-ER ALEXANDE/R Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right.

Rev. COL CAES ANTIOCH Wolf to right, suckling twins; behind, tree; in exergue, SR. BMC -; SNG Cop. 55; SNG France 1185; SNG Hunter. 2118; SNG Leypold 2002; SNG v.Aulock 4948.

I053 PISIDIA Antiochia Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 33-34mm; 23.38g; 5h) IM-[P CAES] SEVE-R ALEXANDE-R Laureate bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. COL CAES ANTIOCH Wolf to right, suckling twins; behind, tree; in exergue, SR. BMC -; SNG Cop. 55; SNG France 1185; SNG Hunter. 2118; SNG Leypold 2002; SNG v.Aulock 4948.

I054 PISIDIA Selge Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 19-20mm; 9.08g; 6h) [ ]MAMAE[ ] Draped bust of Julia Mamaea to right. Rev. CE[ΛΓEΩ]N Two wrestlers engaged, holding each other by the wrists. Very rare. BMC -; Mionnet -; SNG Cop. -; SNG France -; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Leypold -; SNG v.Aulock -.

I055 CILICIA Philadelphia Maximinus I AD 235-238. Bronze (AE; 25-29mm; 6.38g; 6h) ΑΥΤ Κ ΓΙ ΟΥΗ – ΜΑΞΙΜΕΙΝΟΝ Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Maximinus to right. Rev. ΦΙΛΑΔ-ΕΛΦΕΩΝ-ΚΗΤΙΔΟΣ Zeus, wearing himation over left shoulder and lower limbs, standing front, looking left, in outstrechted right patera, left resting on sceptre. BMC p.

127, 3 and pl. XXIII.2; Lindgren III -; SNG Cop. -; SNG France 762var (legend); SNG Levante -; SNG Leypold 2581; SNG v.Aulock -.

I056 CILICIA Seleucia ad Calycadnum Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 34mm; 20.42g; 7h) [AV K M AVP] CEVHP AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟC Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. [CEΛ]EVK-E-ΩN K[AΛ]V/[KAΔ]NΩ / [EΛE]V/ΘE/ PA-C Victory on globe to left, holding palm and wreath. Three countermarks on Av: 2 x Athena standing, holding Nike and letter Δ.BMC; SNG Cop. -; SNG France 995; SNG Hunter. -; SNG Leypold 2593; SNG v.Aulock -.

I057 CILICIA Seleucia ad Calycadnum Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Bronze (AE; 23-24mm; 6.38g; 5h) AV K M [AVP CE]VH AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡ[ ] Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. CEΛEV-K-E-ΩN KA[ ] Face to face heads of Apollo and Artemis. Rare. BMC -; SNG Cop. -; SNG France 1009var (legend); SNG Hunter. -; SNG Leypold -; SNG v.Aulock -.

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The A.K. Collection Triton XXI – Lot 813 Collection of Alexandrian coins from Elagabalus to Maximinus. BI Tetradrachms. Includes the following: 7 Elagabalus, 1 Julia Paula, 1 Julia Maesa, 24 Severus Alexander (3 as Caesar, 21 as Augustus), 2 Julia Mamaea, and 8 Maximinus.

Various types and dates. A few coins of Severus Alexander are Rome mint issues for circulation in Egypt. Most published in W. Kellner, Die Münzstätte Alexandria in Ägypten (Vienna, 2009). Forty-seven (47) coins in lot. Fine-VF. Photos and detailed descriptions available online at http://ak.cngcoins.com. ($1500)

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The A.K. Collection Lot 813 Alexandria

Kellner, W., Die Münzstaette Alexandria in Aegypten. Von Kleopatra bis Arcadius, Wien 2009.

BMC

Poole, R.S., Catalogue of the coin of Alexandria and the nomes, London 1892.

Dattari

Dattari, G. Monete Imperiali Greche. Numi Augg. Alexandrini. Catalogo della Collezione G. Dattari. Cairo 1901.

Geissen

xGeissen, A. Katalog Alexandrinischer Kaisermünzen der Sammlung des Instituts fuer Altertumskunde der Universität zu Köln. III Marc Aurel – Gallienus, Opladen 1982.

K001 Alexandria Elagabalus AD 218-222. Tetradrachm (AE; 22-24mm; 12.58g; 12h) 218-219. A KAICAP MA AVP – ANTWNINOC – EVCEB Laureate head of Elagabal to right.

Rev. Zeus standing left, laureate, clad in himation over left shoulder and rests on sceptre; in front, eagle left, looking back; right in field, LB (= year 2) Alexandria p. 31 and p. 118, pl. 14 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 190, 1486 and pl.I; Dattari 4146; Geissen 2316.

Ex stock F. Sternberg Zurich 1988.

K002 Alexandria Elagabalus AD 218-222. Tetradrachm (AE; 22-23mm; 12.67g; 12h) 220-221. A KAICAP MA AYP – ANTWNINOC – EVCEB Laureate bust of Elagabal to right.

Rev. Homonoia standing left, right hand raised, in left double cornucopiae; left in field, L Δ (= year 4). Alexandria p. 32 and p. 119 pl. 20 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 191, 1496; Dattari 4119; Geissen 2328.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1979.

K003 Alexandria Elagabalus AD 218-222. Tetradrachm (AE; 23-24mm; 12.18g; 11h) 220-221. A KAICAP MA AYP – ANTWNINOC – EV Laureate bust of Elagabal to right. Rev. Nilus seated on rocks left, crowned with lotus, holding reed and cornucopiae; left in field, L Δ (= year 4). Alexandria p. 32 and p. 119 pl. 19 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 193, 1509; Dattari 4130; Geissen 2332.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1970.

K004 Alexandria Elagabal AD 218-222. Tetradrachm (AE; 21-23mm; 11.50g; 12h) 220221. A KAICAP MA AYP – ANTWNIN[OC E] Laureate head of Elagabal to right. Rev. Bust of Sarapis right, wears modius with floral ornaments; in field, L – Δ (= year 4). Alexandria p. 31 and p. 119 pl. 18 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 192, 1503 and pl. XIII; Dattari 4139; Geissen 2334.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1964.

K005 Alexandria Elagabalus AD 218-222. Tetradrachm (AE; 20-25mm; 13.09g; 12h) 221-222. [A KAI]CAP MA AYP – ANTWNINOC [EVCEB] Laureate and cuirassed bust of Elagabal to right. Rev. Head of Zeus Ammon right, with ram’s horn; on head, ram’s horns and disc; in field, L - E (= year 5). Alexandria p. 32 and pl. 119, pl. 23 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 190, 1489var (not cuirassed); Dattari 4149; Geissen 2339.

Ex stock E. Beckenbauer Munich 1979.

K006 Alexandria Elagabalus AD 218-222. Tetradrachm (AE;24-25 mm; 12.77g; 12h) 221-222. A KAICAP MA AYP – ANTWN[INOC – EVCEB] Laureate and cuirassed bust of Elagabal to right. Rev. Sarapis, wearing modius, standing frontal, in right hand sceptre; in field, L - E (= year 5). Alexandria p. 32 and p. 119, pl. 24 (this coin illustrated); BMC – cf. p. 192, 1504 (Sarapis seated and year 4); Dattari 4140; Geissen 2348.

Ex stock E. Beckenbauer Munich 1979.

K007 Alexandria Elagabalus AD 218-222. Tetradrachm (AE; 21-23mm; 13.10g; 12h) 221-222. [A K]AICAP MA AYP – ANTWNINOC – EVC[EB] Laureate and cuirassed bust of Elagabal to right. Rev. Nilus recumbent left, crowned with lotus, holds reed and cornucopiae; from which little genius emerges right, bearing wreath; other genii climbing up Nilus; in front, Nilometer in form of obelisk; in exergue, L E (= year 5). Alexandria -; BMC p. 193, 1512; Dattari 4134var; Geissen 2347var.

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K008 Alexandria Julia Maesa, Augusta AD 218-224/5. Tetradrachm (AE; 23-24mm; 10.57g; 11h) 218-219. IOY MAIC[A] – CEB MH [CTPA] Draped bust of Julia Maesa to right.

Rev. Dikaiosyne standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left; left in field, LB (= year 2). Alexandria p. 31 and p.199 pl. 16 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 202, 1569; Dattari 4218; Geissen 2350.

Ex stock F. Sternberg Zurich 1973.

K009 Alexandria Julia Paula, Augusta AD 219-220. Tetradrachm (AE; 18-19mm; 12.38g; 12h) 219-220. IOYΛΙΑ ΠΑΥΛΑ CEB Draped bust of Julia Paula to rightl Rev. Bust of Isis left, wearing Taenia disk; on brest, knot; in field, L – Γ (= year 3).Alexandria p. 31 and p. 119 pl. 17 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 196, 1531; Dattari 4165 and pl. XVIIcorr (4163); Geissen 2362.

Ex M.Weder coll. Pratteln and stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel.

K010 Alexandria Aquilia Severa, Augusta AD 220-221 and 221-222. Tetradrachm (AE; 23-24mm; 12.14g; 12h) 221-222. [IOYΛI]A AKYΛIA CEYHPA CEB Draped bust of Aquilia Severa to right. Rev. Eagle standing left, looking back, wreath in beak; in field L - E (= year 5).

Very rare. Alexandria p. 32 and p. 120 pl. 25 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 198, 1547; Dattari 4188; Geissen 2374.

Ex Dr. Steger coll. and ex Voirol coll. (Muenzhandlung Basel 6, 1936, 1059).

K011 Alexandria Severus Alexander as Caesar AD 221-222. Tetradrachm (AE; 23-24mm; 13.66g; 12h) 221-222. M AY AYP AΛEΞANΔPOC KAICAP Bare-head, cuirassed and draped bust of Seveus Alexander to right. Rev. Ares standing left, wears helmet and cuirass, chlamys over left arm, rests on inverted spear, and holds sword in sheath, hanging from belt slung over right shoulder; at feet, shield; in field left, L E (= year 5). Alexandria p. 32 and p. 120 pl. 28 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 204, 1584; Dattari 4239; Geissen -.

Ex stock F. Sternberg Zurich 1990.

K012 Alexandria Severus Alexander as Caesar AD 221-222. Tetradrachm (AE; 23-26mm; 13.63g; 11h) 221-222. M AY AYP AΛEΞANΔPOC KAICAP Bare-head, cuirassed and draped of Seveus Alexander to right. Rev. Athena standing left, wears aegis; holds little Nike right bearing wreath and palm, and rests left hand on shield on ground, beside her; in field L - E (= year 5). Alexandria p. 32 and p. 120 pl. 27 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 204, 1583; Dattari 4241bis; Geissen 2396var (bigger head).

Ex stock Bank Leu Zurich 1988.

K013 Alexandria Severus Alexander as Caesar AD 221-222. Tetradrachm (AE; 23-24mm; 13.14g; 12h) 221-222. M AY AYP AΛEΞANΔPOC KAICAP Bare-head, cuirassed and draped of Seveus Alexander to right. Rev. Head of Zeus Ammon to right, with ram’s horn, wears headdress of horns and disk; in field L - E (= year 5). Alexandria p. 32 and p. 120 and pl. 26 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 204, 1581; Dattari 4249; Geissen 2394.

Ex Niggeler coll.; Münzen und Medaillen AG FPL 172, Basel Sep 1957, 41.

K014 Alexandria Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Tetradrachm (AE; 23-25mm; 13.59g; 12h) March – August 222. A KAI MAP AVR CEV AΛEΞANΔPOC CEV Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Seveus Alexander to right. Rev. Nilus seated left on rocks, looking back, holds reed in raised right and cornucopiae in left, from which emerges little genius left, holding wreath to Nilus; in field left, L A (= year 1). Alexandria p. 33 and p. 120 pl. 1 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 213, 1670; Dattari 4333; Geissen -.

Ex Stoecklin coll. Basel and stock F. Sternberg Zurich.

K015 Alexandria Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Tetradrachm (AE; 22-23mm; 11.90g; 12h) March – August 222. A KAI MAP AVR CEV[HP] AΛEΞANΔPOC CEVEB Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Seveus Alexander to right. Rev. Eagle standing left, looking back, wreath in beak; in field L - A (= year 1). Alexandria p. 33 and p. 120 pl. 2 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 216, 1692; Dattari 4406; Geissen 2400.

K016 Alexandria Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Tetradrachm (AE; 23-24mm; 13.02g; 11h) 222-223. A KAI MAP AVR CEVHP – AΛEΞANΔPOC - [CEVEB] Laureate and draped bust of Seveus Alexander to right; seen from the back. Rev. Dikaiosyne standing left, holding scales in left hand and cornucopiae in right; in field, left, L B (= year 2). Alexandria p. 33 and p.

120, 4 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 208, 1615 ; Dattari 4291 (this coin); Geissen 2408.

Ex Dattari coll. and stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1972.

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K017 Alexandria Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Tetradrachm (AE; 23-24mm; 12.42g; 11h) 222-223. A KAI MAP AVR CEVHP AΛEΞANΔPOC [CEVEB] Laureate and draped bust of Seveus Alexander to right; seen from the back. Rev. Nike advancing to right, holding wreath in right hand and palm over left shoulder; in field right, L B (= year 2). Alexandria p. 33 and p.

120 pl. 5 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 209, 1628; Dattari 4316; Geissen 2409.

K018 Alexandria Severus Alexander and Julia Mamaea AD 222-235. Tetradrachm (AE; 23-25mm; 12.74g; 12h) 224-225. A KAI M AVR CEOVHP AΛEΞANΔPOC EVCEB Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Seveus Alexander to right. Rev. L TETAPT – MAMEA CEB Draped bust of Julia Mamaea, wears stephane, to right; (= year 4). Alexandria p.34 and p. 121 pl. 7 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 219, 1715; Dattari 4251; Geissen 2424.

K019 Alexandria Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Tetradrachm (AE; 22-25mm; 12.67g; 12h) 224-225. [A KAI] M AVR CEOVHP AΛEΞANΔPOC EVEB Laureate, cuirassed (?) and draped bust of Seveus Alexander to right; seen from the back. Rev. L TETAP-TOY (= year 4) Sarapis seated left, wears modius; right hand extended over Kerberos, who sits at his feet, left hand rests on sceptre. Alexandria p. 33 and p. 120 pl. 6 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 212, 1661; Dattari 4359; Geissen 2425.

Ex M. Weder coll. Pratteln,; stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1977.

K020 Alexandria Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Tetradrachm (AE; 23-24mm; 13.58g; 12h) 225-226. A KAI MA AVR CEV AΛEΞANΔPOC EV Laureate, cuirassed ? and draped bust of Seveus Alexander to right, seen from the back. Rev. Eagle standing left, looking back, wreath in beack; in field L - E (= year 5). Alexandria p. 34 and p. 121 pl. 13 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 216, 1695; Dattari 4409; Geissen 2426.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1969.

K021 Alexandria Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Tetradrachme (AE; 23-24mm; 12.53g; 12h) 225-226. A KAI MA AVR CEV AΛEΞANΔPOC EV Laureate, cuirassed ? and draped bust of Seveus Alexander to right. Rev. Dikaiosyne standing left, holds scales and cornucopiae; in field left, L E (= year 5). Alexandria p. 34 and p. 121 pl. 10 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 208, 1617; Dattari; 4293 Geissen 2429.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1985.

K022 Alexandria Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Tetradrachm (AE; 22-24mm; 14.40g; 12h) 225-226. A KAI MA AVR CE[V AΛEΞANΔP]OC EV Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Seveus Alexander to right. Rev. Nilus recumbent left, crowned with lotus, left arm rests on head of hippopotamus right, holds reed and cornucopiae from which emerges little genius left, holding wreath to Nilus; left in field, L E (= year 5). Alexandria -; BMC p. 214, 1673; Dattari 4334; Dattari-Savio 9931 (this coin); Geissen 2430.

Ex Dattari coll.

K023 Alexandria Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Tetradrachm (AE; 22-23mm; 11.13g; 12h) 225-226. A KAI MA AVR CEV AΛEΞANΔPOC EV Laureate, cuirassed ? and draped bust of Seveus Alexander to right. Rev. Tyche standing left, wears modius, holds rudder and cornucopiae; in field left, L E (= year 5). Alexandria p. 34 and p. 121 pl. 11 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 210, 1637; Dattari 4374; Geissen 2431.

Ex Stoecklin coll. Basel; stock F. Sternberg Zurich 1974.

K024 Alexandria Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Tetradrachme (AE; 24-25mm; 12.71g; 11h) 225-226. A KAI M AVR CEOVHP AΛEΞANΔPOC EVCEB Laureate and draped bust of Seveus Alexander to right. Rev. L ΠΕΜ-ΠΤΟΥ Sarapis (big) standing left, wears modius, his right arm outstretched, in left hand sceptre, held transversely; (= year 5). Alexandria p. 34 and p. 121 pl. 8 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 212, 1659; Dattari 4357; Geissen 2434.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1971.

K025 Alexandria Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Tetradrachm (AE; 23-25mm; 11.25g; 7h) 225-226. A KAI M AVR CEOVHP AΛEΞANΔPOC EVCEB Laureate and draped bust of Seveus Alexander to right. Rev. L ΠΕΜ-ΠΤΟΥ Sarapis (small) standing left, wears modius, his right arm outstretched, in left hand sceptre, held transversely; (= year 5). Alexandria p. 34 and p. 121 pl. 9 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 121, 1659; Dattari 4357; Geissen 2434 .

Ex M. Weder coll. Pratteln,; stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1978.

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K026 Alexandria Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Tetradrachm (AE; 23-24mm; 10.03g; 12h) 225-226. [A K]AI M AVR CEOVHP AΛEΞANΔ[POC EV]CEB Laureate and draped bust of Seveus Alexander to right. Rev. [L Π]Ε[Μ]-ΠΤΟΥ Sarapis seated left, wears modius, right hand extended over Kerberos, who sits at his feet, left rests on sceptre; (= year 5). Alexandria -; BMC p. 212, 1662; Dattari 4360; Geissen 2435.

K027 Alexandria Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Tetradrachm (AE; 23-24mm; 11.30g; 11h) 225-226. A KAI MA AYP CEY AΛEΞANΔPOC EV Laureate and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. Tyche recumbent left, wears modius; holds rudder and raises left hand to head; couch garlanded; in field, above, L E (= year 5). Alexandria p. 34 and p. 121, pl. 12; BMC p. 211, 1646; Dattari 4384; Geissen -.

K028 Alexandria Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Tetradrachm (AE; 24-25mm; 13.54g; 11h) 226-227. A KAI MA AVR CEV AΛEΞANΔPOC EVCEB Laureate, cuirassed ? and draped bust of Seveus Alexander to right. Rev. Dikaiosyne standing left, holds scales and cornucopiae; in field left, L S (= year 6). Alexandria p. 34 and p. 121 pl. 15 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 208, 1618var (legend); Dattari 4294var; Geissen 2440var (legend).

Ex Dr. Steger coll., Münzhandlung Basel 6, 1936, 1073 and Voirol coll. (stock F. Sternberg Zurich 1982).

K029 Alexandria Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Tetradrachm (AE; 23mm; 14.17g; 12h) 226-227. A KAI MAP AVR CEV AΛEΞANΔPOC EV Laureate and draped bust of Seveus Alexander to right. Rev. Nilus recumbent left, crowned with lotus, left arm rests on head of hippopotamus? right, holds reed and cornucopiae from which emerges little genius left, holding wreath to Nilus; left in field, L S (= year 6). Alexandria p. 34 and p. 122 pl. 18 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 214, 1674; Dattari; 4335; Dattari-Savio 9983 (this coin) Geissen 2442.

Ex Dattari coll.

K030 Alexandria Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Tetradrachm (AE; 23-24mm; 13.68g; 12h) 226-227. A KAI MA AVR CEV AΛEΞANΔPOC EVC Laureate, cuirassed ? and draped bust of Seveus Alexander to right. Rev. Tyche standing left, wears modius, holds rudder and cornucopiae; in field left, L S (= year 6). Alexandria p. 34 and p. 121 pl. 16 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 210, 1638; Dattari -; Dattari-Savio 9960; Geissen -.

K031 Alexandria Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Tetradrachm (AE; 24-25mm; 12.64g; 12h) 226-227. A KA MAP AVR CEV AΛEΞANΔPOC EV Laureate, cuirassed ? and draped bust of Seveus Alexander to right. Rev. Tyche recumbent left, wears modius, holds rudder and raises left hand to head; couch garlanded; in field left above, L S (= year 6). Alexandria p. 34 and p. 122 pl. 17 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 210, 1647var (legend KAI); Dattari 4385var; Dattari-Savio 9966 (this coin); Geissen -.

Ex Dattari coll.; H. H. Kricheldorf 29, Stuttgart 3 Mar 1975, 394.

K032 Alexandria Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Tetradrachm (AE; 23-24mm; 12.10g; 12h) 230-231. A KAI MAP AVR CEV - AΛEΞANΔPOC EV Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Seveus Alexander to right. Rev. Nike advancing to right, holds wreath in right hand and palm in left; right in field, palm; left in field, L I (= year 10). Very rare. Alexandria p. 34 and p.

122 pl. 20 (this coin illustrated); BMC –; Dattari 4319 (this coin); Geissen -.

Ex F. Sternberg 7, Zurich Nov 1977, 754.

K033 Alexandria Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Tetradrachm (AE; 23-24mm; 10.95g; 1h) 231-232. A KAI MAP AVR CEV - AΛEΞANΔPOC EV Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Seveus Alexander to right. Rev. Bust of Sarapis to right, wearing modius with floral ornaments: right in field, palm; left in field, LIA (= year 11). Alexandria -; BMC p. 212, 1655; Dattari 4353; Geissen 2471var (legend).

Ex Stoecklin coll., stock F. Sternberg Zurich 1975.

K034 Alexandria Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Tetradrachm (AE; 23mm; 12.74g; 12h) 232-233. A KAI MA AVR CEV - AΛEΞANΔ[POC EV] Laureate, cuirassed (?) and draped bust of Seveus Alexander to right. Rev. Bust of Zeus Ammon to right, with ram’s horn; in front, palm; in field, L I-B (= year 12). Very rare. Alexandria p. 35 and pl. 122 pl. 21 (this coin illustrated); BMC – ; Dattari 4401; Geissen -.

Ex Dattari coll., but not in catalgue and stock F. Sternberg Zurich 1976.

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K035 Alexandria Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Tetradrachm (AE; 24-25mm; 13.96g; 12h) 232-233. A KAI MAP AVR CEV - AΛEΞANΔPOC EV Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Seveus Alexander to right. Rev. Tyche standing left, wearing modius and holding rudder in right hand and conucopiae in left; right in field, palm; in field left, L IB (= year 12). Very rare. Alexandria p. 35 and p. 122 pl. 23 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 210, 1641; Dattari 4379; Geissen 2481.

Ex Niggeler coll., stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1971.

K036 Alexandria Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Tetradrachm (AE; 23-24mm; 12.62g; 12h) 233-234. A KAI MAP AVR CEV - AΛEΞANΔPOC Laureate, cuirassed ?and draped bust of Seveus Alexander to right. Rev. Bust of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet with griffin beneath crest and aegis; in front, palm; in field left, L IΓ (= year 13). Alexandria p. 35 and p. 122, 25 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 206, 1602; Dattari 4276var; Geissen 2485.

Ex stock Bank Leu Zurich 1988.

K037 Alexandria Julia Mamaea AD 222-235. Tetradrachm 232-233. (AE; 22mm; 12.62g; 12h) IOY MAMAIA CEB - MHTE CEB K CTP Draped bust of Julia Mamaea with stephane to right. Rev. Nike seated left on cuirass, clad in chiton and peplos over knees, holding wreath and palm; in front, palm and L I-B (= year 12). Very rare. Alexandria p. 35 and p. 122 pl. 24 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 223, 1741; Dattari 4503var (legend); Geissen 2536var (CEB).

Ex Da Hari coll., stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1970.

K038 Alexandria Julia Mamaea AD 222-235. Tetradrachm (AE; 22-23mm; 12.36g; 12h) 233-234. IOY MAMAIA CEB - [M]HTE CEB K [CTP] Draped bust of Julia Mamaea with stephane to right. Rev. Homonoia standing left, right arm raised, in left hand, double cornucopiae; in front, palm; right in field, L IΓ (= year 13). Alexandria p. 35 and p. 122 pl. 26 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 223, 1738; Dattari 4494var (Av.legend); Geissen -.

K039 Alexandria Julia Mamaea AD 222-235. Tetradrachm (AE; 23-24mm; 13.85g; 12h) 234-235. IOY MAMAIA CEB - MHTE CEB K CTPA Draped bust of Julia Mamaea with Stephane to right. Rev. Zeus, laureate, seated left, holding patera in right hand and rests left on sceptre; at his feet, eagle standing left, looking back; behind, palm; right in field, L IΔ (= year 14). Rare. Alexandria p. 35 and p. 123 pl. 27 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 221, 1723; Dattari 4531; Dattari-Savio 243, 4531 (this coin); Geissen -.

Ex Dattari coll., stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1970.

K040 Alexandria Maximinus I AD 235-238. Tetradrachm (AE; 22-23mm; 12.84g; 12h) 235. AYTO MAΞIMINOC EVC CEB Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right. Rev. Zeus seated left, holding patera in right hand and rests left on sceptre; at his feet, eagle standing left, looking back; in field, left, L A (= year 1). Alexandria p. 36 and p. 123 pl, 1 (this coin illustrated); BMC p. 227, 1767; Dattari 4608; Geissen -.

Ex Blancon FPL 44, 2003, 491.

K041 Alexandria Maximinus I AD 235-238. Tetradrachm (AE; 22-23mm; 11.36g; 11h) 235-236. AYTO MAΞIMINOC EVC C (sic) CEB Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right. Rev. Bust of Athena to right, wearing Athenian helmet adorned in front with quadriga, and aegis; in front, L B (= year 2). Alexandria p. 36 and p. 123 pl. 4; BMC p. 228, 1777var (legend); Dattari 4565; Dattari-Savio 10105 (this coin); Geissen p. 2552var (legend).

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1980.

K042 Alexandria Maximinus I AD 235-238. Tetradrachm (AE; 22-24mm; 11.27g; 11h) 235-236. AYTO MAΞIMINOC EVC CEB Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right. Rev. Eirene standing left, wearing chiton and peplos over left shoulder and arm and lower limbs, holds flower and transversely sceptre; left in field, L B (= year 2). Alexandria p. 36 and p. 124 pl. 8; BMC - cf. p. 229, 1783 L A = year 1); Dattari 4571; Geissen 2553var (EVCEB).

Ex stock F. Sternberg Zurich 1988.

K043 Alexandria Maximinus I AD 235-238. Tetradrachm (AE; 22-23mm; 13.60g; 12h) 235-236. AYTO MAΞIMINOC EVC CEB Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right. Rev. Bust of Helios to right, radiate and wearing chlamys; in front, L B (= year 2).

Alexandria p. 36 and p. 123 pl. 5; BMC p. 227, 1771; Dattari 4572; Dattari-Savio 10112; Geissen 2554.

Ex Dr. Steger coll., Münzhandlung Basel 6, Basel 18 Mar 1936, 1097.

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K044 Alexandria Maximinus I AD 235-238. Tetradrachm (AE; 23-24mm; 12.50g; 12h) 235-236. [AY]TO MAΞIMINOC EVC CEB Laureate and draped bust of Maximinus to right.

Rev. Homonoia seated left, right arm stretched out; in left hand, double cornucopiae; left in field, L B (= year 2). Alexandria p. 36f. and p. 124 pl. 10; BMC p. 229, 1785; Dattari 4578; Geissen 2556.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1970.

K045 Alexandria Maximinus I AD 235-238. Tetradrachm (AE; 22-24mm; 11.31g; 11h) 235-236. AYTO MAΞIMINOC EVC CEB Laureate and draped bust of Maximinus to right.

Rev. Nike advancing right, holding wreath with both hands; over left shoulder, palm; right in field, L B (= year 2). Alexandria p. 36 and p. 123 pl. 7 ; BMC p. 229, 1787; Dattari 4581; Geissen 2557 .

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1970.

K046 Alexandria Maximinus I AD 235-238. Tetradrachm (AE; 22-23mm; 13.90g; 12h) 235-236. AYTO MAΞIMINOC EVC CEB Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right. Rev. Bust of Nilus to right, crowned with lotus; over shoulder, cornucopiae; left in field, L B (= year 2). Alexandria p. 36 and p. 123 pl. 6; BMC p. 231, 1800; Dattari 4586; Geissen 2558.

K047 Alexandria Maximinus I AD 235-238. Tetradrachm (AE; 22-23mm; 10.79g; 12h) 235-236. AYTO MAΞIMINOC EVC CEB Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Maximinus to right. Rev. Zeus seated left, with patera in right hand, on eagle, standing front, wings spread, head to right; above left, L B (= year 2). Rare. Alexandria p. 36 and p. 123 pl. 3 (this coin illustrated); BMC -; Dattari 4610; Geissen 2565.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1964.

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The A.K. Collection Triton XX – Lot 814

Collection of irregular, hybrid, plated, and imitative issues from Septimius Severus to Maximinus I. AR and Æ Denarii. A mix of silver and bronze/plated denarii. An interesting group of unusual, mostly Severan-era pieces. Twentyeight (28) coins in lot. Average VF. Photos and detailed descriptions available online at http://ak.cngcoins.com.

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The A.K. Collection Lot 814 Alexandria

Kellner, W., Die Münzstätte Alexandria in Ägypten, Wien 2009.

BMCRE

Mattingly, H., Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum, Vol. V Pertinax to Elagabalus, London 1950; Vol. VI Severus Alexander to Balbinus and Pupienus, London 1962.

C.

Cohen, H., Description historique des monnaies frappées sous l’Empire Romain, Paris 1880-2.

Irregular mt 6

Kellner, W., Ungewöhnliche und irreguläre Römermünzen, 5. Teil: Antoninus Pius bis Septimius Severus, moneytrend 6, 2008 p. 132-137.

Irregular mt 9

Kellner, W., Ungewöhnliche und irreguläre Römermünzen, 6. Teil: Caracalla – Severus Alexander, moneytrend 9, 2008 p. 142-148.

RIC

Mattingly, H. - Sydenham E.A. - Sutherland, C.H.V. The Roman Imperial Coinage, Vol. IV, 1 Pertinax to Geta, London 1936, repr. 1968.; Vol. IV. Part II, Macrinus to Pupienus, London 1938, repr. 1968.

L001 Septimius Severus AD 193-211. Denarius (AR; 16-18mm; 2.56g; 10h) irregular, eastern mint (?), 194-195. I[M]P CAE L SEP [SEV PE]RT AVC COS II Laureate and bearded head of Septimius Severus to right. Rev. FO-RTVN – R-EDVC Fortuna, wearing polos on head, draped, standing front, head left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Rare. cf.

BMCRE V p. 92, 353; cf. C. -; Irregular mt 6, p. 136 and p. 135 pl.19 (this coin illustrated); cf.

RIC IV, 1 p. 142, 377.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen Basel 1971.

L002 Septimius Severus AD 193-211. Denarius (AR; 19-20mm; 2.89g; 12h) Emesa, 194195. [IMP CA]E L SEP SEV P-ERT AVC COS II Laureate and bearded head of Septimius Severus to right. Rev. FORTV-NA REDVCI Fortuna, wearing polos on head, draped, standing front, head left, holding long palm in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Very rare. BMCRE V p.

93, 362 and pl. 16.3; C. -; Irregular mt 6, p. 136f. and p. 20corr (21) (this coin illustrated); RIC IV, 1 p. 143, 384.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen Basel 1971.

L003 Septimius Severus AD 193-211. Denarius (AR; 19mm; 3.27g; 12h) Emesa, AD 194-195. IMP CAE L SEP SEV P-ERT AVC COS II Laureate and bearded head of Septimius Severus to right. Rev. F-ORTVNA – REDVCI Fortuna (Pax) seated left, holding branch and cornucopiae. BMCRE V p. 93, 362+ var (FORTVN REDVC); C. 177var; Irregular mt 6, p.

136f. And pl. 21Cor (20) (this coin illustrated); RIC IV, 1 p. 143, 386var.

L004 Septimius Severus AD 193-211. Denarius (AR; 17-19mm; 3.33g; 12h) irregular, Eastern mint, 196. L SEPT SEV PE-RT AVG IMP VII-I (difficult to see, but below bust) Laureate bust of Septimius Severus to right. Rev. FORT R – AVG Fortuna standing left, holding cornucopiae in each hand. Very fine. cf. BMCRE V p. 112, * (Rv. REDVC); cf. C. 168; Irregular mt 6, p. 136 and p. 137 pl. 28 (this coin illustrated).

L005 Septimius Severus AD 193-211. Denarius (AR; 16mm; 3.05g; 11h) hyprid. IMP CAE L SEP SE [ ] Laureate and bearded head of Septimius Severus to right. Rev. VENER – AV-G Victory, winged, draped, advancing to left, holding wreath up in right hand, and palm, sloped up to right by left shoulder, in left hand. BMCRE V – cf. p. 99, 396 (VICTOR AVG); C. -; Irregular mt 6 p. 136f. And pl. 24 (this coin illustrated); RIC IV, 1 –.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1969.

L006 Julia Domna, Augusta AD 193-217. Denarius (AR; 17-18mm; 3.24g; 12h) Eastern mint, 193-194 (?). IVLIA DO-MNA AVG Bare and draped bust of Julia Domna to right; hair waved vertically and fastened in large bun on back. Rev. M-ONE-T – AVG Moneta, draped, standing front, head left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left, fold of drapery falling over left arm. Very rare. BMCRE V p. 86, 329 footnote; C. 143; Irregular mt 6 p. 135f.

And pl. 17 (this coin illustrated); RIC IV, 1 p. 174, 609.

Ex F. Sternberg Zurich 1998.

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L007 Julia Domna, Augusta AD 193-217. Denarius (AR; 17-19mm; 3.63g; 6h) Eastern mint, 193-194 (?). IVLIA DO-MNA AVG Bare and draped bust of Julia Domna to right; hair waved vertically and fastened in large bun on back. Rev. MONETAE- AV-G II COS Moneta, draped, standing front, head left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left, fold of drapery falling over left arm.Very rare. BMCRE V p. 86, 329 footnote and introduction p. CXVii (Septimius Severus) “...few small issues present so much interest and so many problems, and it is likely enough that not nearly all the original stock survives. We can postulate with confidence several that must have existed... and MONETA AVG COS II for Septimius Severus...); C. 145; Irregular mt 6 p. 135f. And pl. 16 (this coin illustrated); RIC IV, 1 p. 174, 611.

L008 Caracalla AD 198-217. Denarius (AR/AE; 17-18mm; 3.04g; 6h) plated.

ANTONINVS PIVS [AVG] GERM Laureate bust of Caracalla to right. Rev. [P] M TR P CVII – C-OS IIII [P P] Hercules, naked, standing front, head left, holding branch in right hand and club in left, lion-skin over left arm. Cf BMC V p. 448, 93; cf. C. 244; Irregular mt 9, p. 142f. and pl.

5 (this coin illustrated); cf. RIC IV, I p. 246, 239.

L009 Caracalla AD 198-217. Denarius (AR/AE; 17-18mm; 2.43g; 6h) plated.

ANTONINVS PIVS FEL [AVG] Laureate bust of Caracalla to right. Rev. MARTI PROPV-G[NAT]ORI Mars, helmetd, in military dress, running left, holding spear, pointing upward to let, in right hand and trophy, pointing upwards to right, in left. cf. BMC V p. 441, 60; cf. C. 151.

L010 Caracalla AD 198-217. Denarius (AR; 17-19mm; 2.73g; 12h) hyprid or ancient forgery ?ANTONINVS – AVGVSTVS Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Caracalla to right. Rev. PON[TI]F – TR P IIII Caracalla (as Sol), standing front, head left, holding globe and sceptre. BMC V p. 204 after * “A denarius in B.M.... Hyprid (obv. of A.D. 199-200): ancient forgery (?).”

L011 Caracalla AD 198-217. Bronze Denarius (AE; 17-18mm; 1.77g; 6h) irregular [A] NTONINVS – PIVS [ ] Laureate bust of Caracalla to right. Rev. [ ] Virtus ? standing right. cf.

BMC V p. 364, 37 and p. 385, 164.

L012 Geta AD 209-211. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.66g; 12h) hyprid, irregular. GETA CAES – PONT COS Draped bust of Geta to right, seen from back. Rev. MONETA – AVGG Moneta seated on low seat left, holding scale in right hand and cornucopiae in left. cf. BMC V p. 242; for Rev. see (Severus = BMC V p. 193, 196) C. -; Irregular mt 9, p. 143f. and pl. 9 (this coin illustrated).

Ex stock F. Sternberg Zurich 1987.

L013 Geta AD 209-211. Denarius (AR; 17-18mm; 2.63g; 5h) irregular. L IIIMIVS (= L SEPTIMIVS) – [G]ETA CAES Bare-headed and draped bust of Geta to right. Rev. [FELICITAS T]EMPOR Felicitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding caduceus up in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Alexandria p. 30 and p. 118 pl. 11 (this coin illustrated); cf. BMC V p. 290, 683.

Ex M. Weder coll. Pratteln 1990.

L014 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (Billon; 17-18mm; 3.28g; 12h) ‘Anima’ Alexandria mint or irregular? IMP CAES ANTONINV[S AVG] Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. LIBERALI-TAS AVG III Liberalitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding abacus up in right hand and cornucopiaee in left. Alexandria p. 32 and p. 119 pl. 21 (this coin illustrated); cf. BMCRE V p. 563, 216 (IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG); cf. C. 86; cf. RIC IV, II p. 35, 103.

Ex stock Leu Zurich 1988.

L015 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AE; 17-18mm; 2.92g; 12h) ‘Anima’ irregular.

[IMP CAES M] ANTONINVS AVC Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. TENHTVI-T-AS (?) Liberalitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding abacus up in right hand and cornucopiaee in left. Alexandria p. 32 and p. 119 pl. 22 (this coin illustrated); BMCRE V -; C. -; RIC IV, II -.

Ex stock Leu Zurich 1988.

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L016 Elagabalus AD 218-222. Denarius (AR/AE; 18-19mm; 2.95g; 1h) plated. IMP ANTO-[NINVS P]IVS AVG Laureate, bearded and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. LIB[ER]TAS AVG Libertas, draped, standing front, head left, holding pileus downwards in right hand and cornucopiae in left arm; star, left, in field. BMCRE V – p. 563, 219 Anm.; C. 97var (no star); Irregular mt 9, p. p. 145 pl. 14 (this coin illustrated); RIC IV, II p. 35, 111var (no star).

L017 Julia Paula, Augusta AD 219-220. Denarius (AR; 17-19mm; 2.34g; 6h) plated and irregular. IVLIA PAVL[A A]VG Bust of Julia Paula, draped, head bare, to right. Rev. [IVS]T-ITIA Elagabal with radiate head as Justitia seated left, raising right hand, left resting on sceptre. Very rare. BMCRE V p. 583, +; C. 20; Irregular mt 9, p. 146 and pl.17 (this coin illustrated). RIC IV, II p. 45, 211; Ex F. Sternberg XI, Zurich 20-21 Nov 1981, 716 with footnote.

L018 Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.21g; 10h) hyprid.

IVLIA MA-MAEA AVG Draped bust of Julia Mamaea to right, wearing diadem. Rev. P M TB(sic) P VI – COS II P P Moneta standing front, head left, holding scale in right hand and cornucopiae in left. BMCRE VI p. 212, 998 (hypride) cf Rev. Severus Alexander p. 152, 394; C. - cf. 50; Irregular mt 9 p. 148 and pl. 33 (this coin illustrated); RIC IV, II p. 100, 374 (hyprid).

Ex G. Blancon List 44, Hannover July 2003, 55.

L019 Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 2.33g; 12h) plated.

IVLIA MA-MAEA AVG Draped bust of Julia Mamaea to right, without diadem. Rev. [VENV] S G-E-NE[TRIX] Venus draped, standing front, head turned left, holding apple ? in right hand and vertical sceptre in left; at foot left, child. cf. BMCRE VI p. 128, 152, footnote; C. 73; RIC IV, II p. 99, 356.

L020 Julia Mamaea, Augusta AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 2.71g; 6h) plated and irregular. IVLIA MAMAEA AVG Draped bust of Julia Mamaea to right, without diadem.

Rev. LIBERT-AS AVG Libertas standing front, head left, holding pileus in right hand and vertical sceptre in right. cf. BMCRE VI p. 212, 995var (with diadem); C. -; Irregular mt 9, p. p.

148, pl.31 (this coin illustrated); RIC IV, II p. 100, 373var (with diadem).

L021 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AE; 19-20mm; 2.89g; 12h) ‘Anima’.

IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right.

Rev. P M TR P III – COS P P Jupiter, naked except for cloak hanging behind him over both arms, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and vertical spear in left. cf.

BMCRE VI p. 129, 160; cf. C. 249; cf. RIC IV, II p. 73, 35.

Ex stock Bank Leu Zurich 1988.

L022 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius,(AR/AE; 18-19mm; 3.47g; 6h) hyprid.

IMP [SEV ALE]XAND AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P VI – CO[S II P P] Mars helmeted, naked except for cloak floating out left and right, advancing right, holding spear pointing transversely up in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand. cf. BMCRE VI p. - cf. 154, 409 (Rev.) or p. 162, 507; cf. C. 307; cf. RIC IV, II p. 75, 61.

L023 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 2.84g; 6h) ‘Anima’ Irregular. IMP SEV ALE-XAND AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P VII – [COS] II P P Mars helmeted, in military dress, standing front, head right, holding vertical spear reversed in right hand and resting left on oval shield, resting on ground at side. cf.

BMCRE VI p. 162, 503; cf. C. 337; cf. RIC IV, II p. 77, 83.

Ex Naegeli coll., stock F. Sternberg Zurich 1991.

L024 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-21mm; 2.44g; 6h) irregular IMP C M [AVR SE]V ALEXAND AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. [A]EQVITAS AVG Aequitas draped, standing front, head left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left. cf. BMCRE VI p. 217, 1048 with footnote; cf. C. 9; cf. RIC IV, II p. 81, 127.

L025 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 17-18mm; 3.06g; 6h) plated, irregular IMP CES MAR AV ALEX AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed ? Bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. LIBERALITAS AVG Liberalitas standing front, head left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae standing right. BMCRE VI - cf. p. 135, 212; C. - cf. 118; Irregular mt 9, p. 146 and pl.28 (this coin illustrated); RIC IV, II – cf. p. 83, 153.

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L026 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 17-20mm; 3.21g; 2h) Antioch.

IMP C M AVB (sic) SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. PIETAS AVG Pietas draped, standing front, head left, with right hand dropping incense on lighted altar and holding box in left; fold of drapery over left arm. BMCRE VI p. 218, 1059 and pl. 32; C.196; RIC IV, II p. 93, 293.

Ex stock Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel 1965.

L027 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 17-18mm; 3.40g; 6h) irregular. IMP C M AVR SEV A[LEXAND AVG] Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. [PIETA]S AVG Pietas draped, standing front, head left, with right hand dropping incense on lighted altar ? and holding box in left; fold of drapery over left arm. BMCRE VI p.

220, 1075 irregular and cf. p 218, 1059; cf. C. 196; cf. RIC IV, II p. 93, 293.

L028 Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Denarius (AR; 18-19mm; 3.21g; 6h) irregular [IMP C M] AVR SEV – ALEXANDER AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. VEN-VS [V]I-CTRIX Venus standing left, holding helmet ? and leaning on spear.

BMCRE VI cf. p. 210, 982 with footnote „plated hyprid with rev. of Julia Mamaea, C.76“; RIC IV, II-.

Ex stock F. Sternberg Zurich 1998.

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