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PUBLIC AUCTION SALE MAY 1, 1987 NEW YORK CITY

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PLATE 1 GREEK

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GREEK & GREEK IMPERIAL 1.

SPAIN, Bolskan. Upper Aragon.

2nd-lst BC. Drachm. (4.06 gms.). Bearded male head right, ing horse right. Below SNG Cop 324. Superb XF.

behind. Horseman with spear on pranc(325-350)

2.

SPAIN, J a e n Province. Castullo.

1st BC. AE Semis. (13.56 gms.). Laureate male head right. CN VOC ST F around. Bull standing right.

CN FVL CN F around. SNG Cop 219, Burgos 898. Choice VF, nice patina.

(135-150)

3.

PORTUGAL, Andalusia.

The Gadii. 2nd-lst BC. AE 26mm. (11.69 gms.). Head of Herakles left in lion's skin. Two tunny fish left, with pellet, crescent and pellet between. Above , below . SNG Cop 21. VF. Nice even patina. Scarce.

(150-175)

4.

GAUL, Central Region.

The Sequani. 2nd-lst BC. Potin 17mm. (3.11 gms.). Crude head left. D OCI, horse prancing left. De la Tour 5508. Choice VF. Scarce.

(125-150)

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APULIA, Luceria.

After 220 BC. AE Cast Quadrans. (29.23 gms.). Winged thunderbolt. Club of Herakles with .... below.

Thurlow Vecchi 282. Choice VF. Green patina. Scarce.

(575-600)

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CALABRIA, Tarentum.

473-400 BC. Didrachm. (8.01 gms.). Taras astride of dolphin left with shield. Scallop shell below.

Taras Oikistes seated left holding strigil in left hand. SNG ANS 859. Toned aVF. Rare and seldom offered.

(375-425)

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CALABRIA, Tarentum.

450-430 BC. Didrachm. (7.24 gms.). Taras astride dolphin left, beneath an octopus. Horseman galloping left. Vlasto 273. aF. Highest Rarity.

(350-400) CALABRIA,

Tarentum.

380-345 BC. Didrachm. (7.60 gms.). Horseman right, ΤΑΡΑΣ below. Taras astride dolphin left, hair flowing and hand outstretched. Vlasto 468. Good F, great artistic style. Rare.

(150-175) 9.

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CALABRIA, Tarentum.

300-250 BC. Obol. (0.49 gms.). Kantharos. Kantharos, tripod in field. Vlasto 1642v. Toned VF/VF+.

(50-75) CALABRIA,

Tarentum.

281-272 BC. Didrachm. (6.45 gms.).

Horseman left as armed ephcbus, Ζ Ω behind. Taras astride

dolphin left with distaff and grapes. ΤΑΡΑΣ, below. ANO behind in field. Vlasto 789v. aXF/XF. (250-275) 11.

CALABRIA, Tarentum.

R o m a n Alliance. 272-235 BC. Didrachm. (6.39 gms.). Naked youth crowning horse standing left. ΔΙ behind. Below

+ΙΛΩ TAC.

Taras astride dolphin left holding kantharos, cock in field. Below

ΤΑΡΑΣ. Vlasto/Ravel 848. Toned VF. Scarce symbol.

(275-300) 12.

LUCANIA, Metapontum.

510-480 BC. Stater (7.82 gms.).

VF.

Ear of barley, META to right. Incuse. SNG Cop 1163s. Toned nice (475-500) 6

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LUCANIA, Poseidonia.

480-400 BC. Stater. (7.64 gms.). Poseidon striding right, with trident. Dolphin in field. Behind (ΠΟ)ΣΕΙΔΙΩΝ. Bull standing left, dolphin below. Above ΠΟΣΕΙΔΑΝΙ. SNG ANS 687. VF, Scarce.

(300-325)

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LUCANIA, Thurium.

380-300 BC. Stater. (7.74 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right, laureate. Bull butting right, tunny fish in exergue. Above ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ. SNG ANS 942. Nice VF of good style.

(400-425)

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LUCANIA, Thurium.

281-268 BC. Stater. (6.52 gms.). Helmeted Athena right. Bull butting right, Θ Ο Υ Ρ Ι Ω Ν below. SNG ANS 1104v. Good VF, rev. oc.

(375-400)

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BRUTTIUM, Croton.

550-480 BC. Stater. (7.43 gms.). Tripod lebes, OIQ to l e f t Nice F/VF, rare and seldom offered.

Eagle in incuse flying left. SNG ANS 292.

(600-650)

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BRUTTIUM, Rhegium.

415-387 BC. Litra. (0.72 gms.). Lion's mask. Olive spray, to right PH. SNG Cop 1936. VF+, nicely centered.

(150-175)

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BRUTTIUM, Terina.

425-420 BC. Stater. (7.75 gms.). Head of Terina right, TEPIN behind. Nike seated right holding a wreath. SNG ANS 846. Toned VF, banker's mark in rev. fid. Niceelegant style.

(675-700)

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SICILY,

Agrigentum.

Before 413 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.21 gms.). Eagle standing left. Around A KP AC ΑΝΤΟΣ (retrograde).

Crab from above. SNG Cop 41. Good Fine. Scarce and popular.

(800-850) 20.

SICILY, Camarina.

413-405 BC. AE Trias. (3.38 gms.). Helmeted bust of Athena left. Owl standing left holding lizard, KAMA behind. In ex: ... SNG Cop 169. Superb XF. (200-225)

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S I C I L Y , Gela.

Before 405 BC. Litra. (1.37 gms.). Horseman left, armed with spear and shield. Forepart of man-headed bull right. Above, ΓΕΑΑΣ. SNG Cop 275. aXF. Nice style. Scarce this nice.

(500-525)

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SICILY, Leontini.

425-422 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.32 gms.). Laureate head of Apollo left. Lion's head left around three barleycorns and leaf, within LEONTINON. SNG ANS 257. Choice XF, usual die flaw in hair.

(2750-3000)

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SICILY, Syracuse.

486-465 BC. AR Obol. (0.86 gms.). Head of Artemis Arethusa right. Cuttlefish in slight incuse, ΣΥΡΑ around. SNG Cop 638, Boehringer 430a. Superb XF. Very Rare this nice.

(850-950)

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SICILY, Syracuse.

Agathocles. 317-289 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.91 gms.). Head of Artemis-Arethusa left, three dolphins around. Below NK. Quadriga left, triskeles above. In ex: ΣΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ, below AI. SNG Cop 753. Toned VF+. Nice style.

(2200-2300)

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SICILY, Syracuse.

F i f t h R e p u b l i c . 215-212 BC. 1 1/4 Litrae. (1.03 gms.). Head of Artemis right, quiver on shoulder.

Owl standing facing, EPAK around. SNG Cop 884 variety. VF. A little surface porosity. Rare.

(200-225)

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SICILY, Islands off: Llpara.

350-309 BC. AE Onkia. (3.97 gms.). Bearded Hephaistos facing right. Large I.V in border of dots. BMC 14. Near XF. Beautiful green patina. Very Rare.

(650-700)

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M A C E D O N , Aegae.

530-498 BC. Diobol. (0.91 gms.). Goat right, looking left. Two pellets in field. Four part incuse.

Raymond pl. I, #9. Choice VF. Nice metal. Scarce.

(325-350)

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M A C E D O N , Eion.

500-437 BC. Diobol. (0.82 gms.). Goose right with head turned back, lizard above. Ν below goose.

Quadripartite incuse in square. SNG Cop 175 variety. Toned aVF. Scarce. Nicely centered.

(225-250)

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MACEDON, Neapolis.

530-450 BC. Stater. (10.07 gms.). Gorgon's head facing. Incuse. and seldom offered.

SNG Cop 223. Nice style VF+. Rare (2500-2750)

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M A C E D O N , Tribal Issue.

Before 480-479 BC. Octadrachm. (29.47 gms.). Attendant standing right with two spears before horse also standing right on exergual line. Quadripartite incuse. Raymond NNM 126. Plate 2, #5. aXF and of the highest rarity. Ex: Münzen und Medaillen XIX, 1959. Lot 384.

(10,000+)

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M A C E D O N , Kings of.

Philip II. 359-336 BC. Tetradrachm. (14.14 gms.). Laureate bust of bearded Zeus right. Rider on horseback right, holding palm branch. Torch below. Φ Ι Λ Ι Π Π Ο Υ , around. Le Rider pi. 47, 28. Toned XF. (850-950)

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M A C E D O N , Kings of.

A l e x a n d e r Π Ι . 336-323 BC. AV Stater. (8.50 gms.). Helmeted bust of Athena right. Winged Nike standing left with wreath and trident. Α Λ Ε Ξ Α Ν Δ Ρ Ο Υ below. Muller -, uncertain m i n t Choice XF. (2000-2200)

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M A C E D O N , Kings of.

Alexander Ι Π . 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.79 gms.). Head of Alexander as Herakles in lion's skin right. Zeus seated left holding eagle. In field palm tree. Α Λ Ε Ξ Α Ν Δ Ρ Ο Υ , behind. SNG Cop 803. Superb XF. Great style.

(850-875)

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M A C E D O N , K i n g s of.

A l e x a n d e r I I I . 336-323 BC. Drachm. (4.22 gms.). Head of young Herakles right in lion's skin. Zeus seated left, star in field before, behind legend spear point. Α Λ Ε Ξ Α Ν Δ Ρ Ο Υ behind. SNG Cop 950. Mul1er 317. Superb XF. (275-300)

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M A C E D O N , Kings of.

A l e x a n d e r I I I . 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.87 gms.). Head of Heracles right. Zeus enthroned left.

In left field horse grazing left, monogram above. Ecbatana mint. Α Λ Ε Ξ Α Ν Δ Ρ Ο Υ behind. Muller 1351.

XF/VF+. Ex: Garrett Sale III, Lot 91.

(500-550)

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M A C E D O N , Kings of.

Alexander III. 2nd-lst BC. Tetradrachm. (16.32 gms.). Head of Alexander right in lion's skin. Zeus enthroned with eagle and sceptre. OE in field. (Odessus mint). Monogram below. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, either side. SNG Cop 724. XF. Nice large flan.

ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ

(400-425)

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M A C E D O N , Kings of.

Demetrios Poliorcetes. 294-288 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.02 gms.). Diademned head of Demetrios with bull's horn. Poseidon naked standing left, foot on rock, holding trident. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ either side. SNG Cop 1177. XF/aXF. Great artistic style.

(2900-3100)

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M A C E D O N , Kings of.

Antigonas G o n a t o s . 277-239 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.83 gms.). Head of bearded Poseidon right.

Apollo holding bow, seated left on prow inscribed ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΓΟΝΟΣ. SNG Cop 1204. Toned near XF. Nice delicate artistic style.

(2200-2500)

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TAURIC CHERSONESE (Crimea), Chersonesus.

4th Century BC. AE 20mm. (6.52 gms.). Nude warrior in conical hat kneeling to left with shield and spear, XEP below. Artemis driving quadriga to right. SNG Cop 7, BMC 5. VF+. Excellent die workmanship. Rare.

(400-450)

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THRACE, Abdera.

478-450 BC. Drachm. (2.64 gms.). Griffin left with paw raised. EXE KP AP Ν square. SNG Cop 322. Toned VF. Rare.

framing granulated (350-375)

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THRACE,

Istros.

4th BC. Drachm. (4.53 gms.). Male heads united and inverted. Sea eagle on dolphin left, ΙΣΤΡΙΗ above, A below. SNG Cop 193. Nice VF, large flan.

(325-350) 42.

THRACE, Mesembria.

2nd-lst BC. AE 18mm. (3.32 gms.). Diademned female head right. Athena Promachos standing left, METAM ΒΡΙΛΝΩΝ. SNG Cop 661. VF. Green patina.

(50-60)

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T H R A C E , The Thracian Cherosnese.

480-450 BC. Diobol. (1.30 gms.). Forepart of lion looking left. Quadripartite incuse, pellets in deeper quarters. SNG Cop -, Weber -, BMC -. Nice VF. Rare.

(225-250)

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T H R A C E , Kings of.

Lysimachus. 323-281 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.22 gms.). Deified head of Alexander the Great right.

Athena Nikephoros seated left holding winged Victory. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ to either side. SNG Cop 1114. Superb XF+. Great style.

(1800-2000)

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T H R A C E , Kings of.

Lysimachus. 323-281 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.08 gms.). Deified head of Alexander the Great right.

Athena Nikephoros seated left holding winged Victory, in field ATN monogram,

ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ

ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ to either side. Muller-, SNG Burton Berry -, SNG Cop -. VF. Scarce symbols.

(650-700)

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EPEIROTE KINGDOM. Alexander, son of Neoptolemos. 342-330 BC. AV Stater. (8.49 gms.). Head of Zeus Dodonaios right, wreathed in oak. Winged thunderbolt and spearhead between ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΠΟΥ Τ Ο Υ Ν Ε Ο Π Τ Ο Λ Ε Μ Ο Υ .

Vlasto pi IX, 7. Choice VF+. A few edge bumps. Extremely Rare. ($13,500 +) Minted at Tarentum, in southern Italy, during Alexander's fatal campaigns. This extremely rare coin has apparently not been sold at public auction this century. It is possibly only the fifth known specimen.

This coin comes with tremendous documentation tracing it back to when it was found in the twenties in Italy. The documentation is reproduced here for your inspection and will become the property of the next

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EPEIROTE KINGDOM. Pyrrhos. 295-272 BC. AE 18mm. (4.41 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena left, dolphin behind. Cornear in wreath, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΥΡΡΟΥ. SNG Fitzwilliam 1381. aXF. Rare. Beautiful style.

(300-325) 10

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PLATE 2 GREEK

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THESSALY, Larissa.

400-344 BC. Drachm. (6.06 gms.). Nymph Larissa head left. Horse grazing right, bucranium between legs, ΛΑΡΙΣΑΙΩΝ below. Boston Pl. VIII, 83. Choice VF+. Very Rare.

(750-850)

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THESSALY, Thessalian Confederacy.

After 196 BC. Double Victoriatus. (6.03 gms.). Laureate head of Zeus right. Athena Itonia right with shield and spear. Above spear ΠΠΟΛ ΟΧΟΣ, ΦΕΣΣΑ ΛΩΝ to either side. SNG Cop ‫־‬. Toned VF+/VF. (250-275)

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BOEOTIA, Thebes.

446-426 BC. Stater. (11.91 gms.). Boeotian shield ornamented with club. Bearded head of Dionysos right, wreathed with ivy. θ Ε below. BMC 63. VF/F. Very Rare. Ex: Ward Collection.

(1750-2000)

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EUBOEA, Chalkis.

369-313 BC. Drachm. (3.68 gms.). Female head right. Eagle right in flight with serpent in talons.

Caduceus below. In field ΧΑΛ. SNG Cop 438. VF. Nice style.

(200-225)

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EUBOEA,

Histiaea.

250-146 BC. AE 14mm. (1.77 gms.). Head of nymph right. Forepart of bull right, ΙΣ TI (retrograde) below. SNG Cop 543v. VF. Beautiful green patina.

(100-125) 53.

ATTICA, Athens.

594-566 BC. Obol. (0.58 gms.).Wheel of four spokes with central hub. Incuse square diagonally divided.

SNG Cop 7. Toned VF. Rare.

(300-350)

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ATTICA, Athens.

594-566 BC. Obol. (0.64 gms.). Wheel of four open spokes, hub in center. Incuse. SNG Cop 9. VF. Rare.

(300-350)

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ATTICA, Athens.

449-413 BC. Tetradrachm. (17.10 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right. Owl standing right, olive sprig and crescent behind. AOE to right. Svoronos PI. 12, 16s. Nicely centered XF. (900-1000)

56.

ATTICA, Athens.

255-229 BC. AE 13mm. (2.66 gms.). Helmeted head of Athena right. Two owls standing facing, calathos between. AOE below. Svoronos pi 24, 47. VF. Surfaces a little rough. Scarce.

(75-90)

57.

AEGINA. 550-456 BC. Obol. (0.93 gms.). Sea turtle from above. Skew pattern incuse. SNG Cop 511. Nicely centered VF for type. Scarce.

(200-225)

58.

AEGINA. 404-340 BC. Stater. (11.66 gms.). Tortoise from above. Incuse skew with A in upper left, I in upper right, dolphin in lower left. SNG Cop 523 similar. Toned VF. Popular type.

(950-1000)

59.

AEGINA 404-340 BC. Drachm. (5.71 gms.). Tortoise from above, A I either side. Skew incuse, A I in upper two compartments. SNG Cop 524 similar. Toned VF. Nicely centered. Scarce.

(675-700)

12

60.

CORINTHIA, Corinth.

350-338 BC. Drachm. (2.67 gms.). Pegasos with pointed wing flying left. Head of Aphrodite left wearing saccus, hair flowing below. SNG Cop -, BMC -. Choice VF, of excellent artistic style.

(200-225)

61.

CORINTHIA, Corinth.

350-306 BC. Drachm (2.44 gms.). Pegasus flying right. Head of Aphrodite left. SNG Cop 129s., Toned VF+, small flan.

(85-100)

62.

MESSENIA, Messene.

After 280 BC. AE 21 mm. (7.17 gms.). Head of Demeter right. Zeus Ithomates right hurling thunderbolt.

Tripod in field, ME before figure. ΔΕΞΙΑΣ in left field. SNG Cop 513. F/aVF. Rare and seldom offered.

(125-150)

63.

A C H A E A N L E A G U E - Elis.

191-146 BC. Hemidrachm (2.02 gms). Head of Zeus right. Monogram in wreath. SNG Cop 312. Toned XF. (135-170)

64.

PONTUS,

Amisus.

H a d r i a n . 117-138 AD. Drachm. (2.80 gms.). Laureate bust right, AYT KAI TRA AAPIANOC CEB ΠΠ YIII. Capricorn right, globe between forepaws, cornucopiae behind. ϋ Ξ Δ below. Around AMICOV AEVOI DACITOVC. SNG Cop 180. Toned VF. Rare.

(275-300) 65.

P A P H L A G O N I A , Sinope.

360-320 BC. Drachm. (4.94 gms.).Bust of Sinope left wearing earring and necklace. Sea eagle on dolphin. Under wing ΑΓΡΕ, below (ΣΙ)ΝΩ. SNG Cop 284v. Toned XF. Reverse a little cramped.

(250-275)

66.

MYSIA, Lampsacus.

390-330 BC. Diobol (1.58 gms.). Janiform female head. Head of Athena right. SNG Cop 189s. Toned VF, nice large flan.

(125-150)

67.

MYSIA, Pergamum.

133-67 BC. Cistophoric Tetradrachm. (12.55 gms.). Cista mystica with serpent emerging in wreath.

Bow case with two coiled serpents around, AM between. ΠΤΕ monogram to left. SNG Cop 417.

VF/aXF. Nicely centered.

(225-250)

68.

AEOLIS, Kyme.

After 190 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.57 gms.). Head of the amazon Cyme right. Bridled horse standing right, forepaw raised. Eagle in field on thunderbolt. ΚΥΜΑΙΩΝ before, ΗΡΑΚΛΕΙΔΗΣ below. SNG Cop 105.

XF. Excellent style and execution.

(1250-1300)

69.

IONIA, Ephesus.

Nero & Poppaea. 54-68 AD. AE 22mm. (7.98 gms.). Poppaea wearing Stephane and Nero laureate face to face, ΝΕΡΩΝ above. Turreted Roma right, PO MH across field. Around ΑΟΥΙΟΛΑ ΑΝΘΨΠΑΤΩ (ΑΙΞΜΟΚΛΗΣ). SNG Cop 377. Near XF. Superb green patina. Very Rare.

70.

(850-900)

LYDIAN K I N G D O M Before Kroisos. 650-561 BC. El. Third Stater. (4.69 gms.). Lion's head right with a nose wart on forehead. Oblong punch divided in two squares. BMC 7. Nicely centered VF. Scarce and popular.

(1400-1500)

13

71.

CARIA, Bargylia.

2nd-lst BC. Hemidrachm. (2.23 gms.). Veiled bust of Artemis Kindyas to right. Stag standing right, rosebud below. In field ΒΑΡΓΎ ΛΙΗΤΩΝ. SNG Cop -, Weber 6444 variety. XF. Rare and seldom offered.

(500-525)

72.

CARIA, Rhodian Peraia.

2nd century BC. Drachm. (2.53 gms.). Head of Helios three quarters to right, hair loose. Rose with bud on right, EPIMA above, below Ξ Ω. Ex: Sitichoro Hoard. SG-5092. Mint State. Beautiful style and centering.

(325-350)

73.

C A R I A , I s l a n d s off: R h o d e s .

304-189 BC. Tetradrachm. (13.48 gms.). Radiate head of Helios three quarters right. Rose with bud in field. Apluster in left field. ΡΟΔΙΩΝ above, ΑΡΙΣΤΟΥ ΡΙΤΟΣ below. SNG Cop 753. XF. Nice style and high relief.

(2300-2500)

74.

C A R I A , I s l a n d s off: R h o d e s .

304-189 BC. Didrachm. (6.42 gms.). Radiate Helios facing slightly right. Rose with bud on stem, Ar emis in left field, ΔΓΗΣΙΔΑΜΟΥ above. SNG Cop 763sim. aXF/VF. Nicely centered.

(450-500)

75.

C A R I A , I s l a n d s off: R h o d e s .

304-189 BC. Didrachm. (6.35 gms.). Radiate bust of Helios facing slightly right. Rose with bud on stem. Terminal figure in left field, ΓΡΜΟΟΕΟΣ above. SNG Cop 767. XF. (500-525)

76.

C A R I A , I s l a n d s off: R h o d e s .

304-189 BC. Drachm. (2.54 gms). Helios slightly facing left. Lyre c/s in right field. Rosebud, caduceus in field, ΝΗΤΩ Ο above. SNG Cop 770 (no c/s). Toned aXF. Interesting counterstamp.

(225-250)

77.

C A R I A , I s l a n d s off: R h o d e s .

88-43 BC. Drachm. (4.34 gms.). Helios radiate facing three quarters left. Rose in full bloom, corn ear below. ΟΑΣΙΛΕΙΔΗΣ, around. Ρ com ear Ο below. SNG Cop 867 variety. Toned XF. (550-575)

78.

C A R I A , I s l a n d s off: R h o d e s .

Imperial times. 1st AD. AE 35mm. (24.34 gms.). Head of Dionysus radiate wearing ivy wreath. Nike standing left holding wreath and palm, ΕΠΙ ΙΕΡΟ in left field. Κ Λ Ε Υ Ο to right, ΡΟΔΙΩΝ on tablet below. SNG Cop 885. Good VF. Nice even fields and patina. Scarce.

(225-250)

79.

PHYRGIA, Laodikeia.

P. Lentulus Spinther, Roman Proconsul of Cilicia from 56-53 BC and Imperator. Cistophoric Tetradrachm. (11.30 gms.). Cista mystica cointaining serpent in olive wreath. P. LENTVLVS PF IMP above bow case with serpents around. Below ΑΡΤΕΜΙΔΩΡΟΣ ΔΑΜΟΚΡΑΤΟΥ. BMC 15, SNG Cop 495. aF/F. Very Rare and seldom offered.

(275-300)

80.

LYCIA, Phaselis.

190-168 BC. Stater. (10.62 gms.). Head of Apollo laureate right. right on prow, MENNEA_ below. SNG Cop 124v. Good F. Rare.

Athena with thunderbolt standing (450-500)

81.

CILICIA, Kelenderis.

425-400 BC. Obol (0.75 gms.). Forepart of pegasus right. Kneeling goat right, looking left, ΚΕΛ above. SNG Levante 27. Toned VF+.

(120-135) 14

82.

CILICIA, Soloi.

Satrapal Issue, after T i r i b a z o s . 375-360 BC. Stater. (9.87 gms.).Bearded Herakles right, lion's skin knotted around neck. Head of bearded Satrap right wearing a Persian tiara, ΣΟΛΙΟΝ around. SNG Levante 50. XF. Rare and seldom offered.

(1800-2000)

83.

S Y R I A , K i n g s of.

Seleucus I. 312-280 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.91 gms.). Head of young Herakles clad in lion's skin right.

Zeus enthroned left holding eagle, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ. Houghton -, SNG Cop - for symbols. aVF. Scarce.

84.

(300-325)

S Y R I A , K i n g s of.

Antiochus IV. 175-164 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.72 gms.).

Diademned head of Antiochus

seated left on throne, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY Ε Π Ι Φ Α Ν Ο Υ Σ Ν Ι Κ Φ Ο Ρ Ο Υ .

Palestine.

right

Zeus

Mint of Ake-Ptolemais in

Houghton 781. VF/VF+. Scarce.

(275-300)

85.

PHOENICIA, Arados.

G e r o s t r a t o s . 350-332 BC. Stater. (10.19 gms.). Laureate head of bearded deity right. Galley right on three lines of waves. Above date year 15 = 336/5 BC. SNG Cop -, BMC 67 sim. Crude Near VF, for issue.

(150-175)

86.

PHOENICIA, Arados.

Year 180 = 80-79 BC. Tetradrachm. (14.83 gms.). Turreted, veiled bust of Tyche right. Nike standing left holding aplustre and palm, in laurel wreath. Α Ρ Α Δ Ι Ω Ν to right. SNG Cop 53 (Year 179). Toned VF+.

(275-300)

87.

PHOENICIA, Byblos.

A z b a a l . Circa 350 BC. Dishekel. (13.16 gms.). Three hoplites left in war galley, hippocamp and murex. Lion left attacking bull. Above name in aramic. SNG Berry 1431. Lusterous aXF, from weak dies.

(1500-1750)

88.

P H O E N I C I A , Sidon.

I m p e r i a l T i m e s . 1st BC - 1st AD. AE 20mm. (6.54 gms.). Tetrastyle temple om high podium.

Europa seated on bull left, ΣΙΔΟΝ1ΩΝ. Date in field. 9/8 BC. SNG Cop 235sim.. Centered Fine. Scarce.

(50-65)

89.

PHOENICIA, Tyre.

After 425 BC. 1/12 Shekel. (0.63 gms.). Dolphin right within cable border. Owl standing right, with crook and flail under wing. BMC 5. VF. Scarce and seldom offered.

(150-175)

90.

JUDAEA. F i r s t Revolt. 60-70 C.E. Shekel. (14.32 gms.). Year 2 above chalice, "Shekel of Israel" around.

Pomegranites, "Jerusalem the holy" around. Meshorer 1, Hendin 122. aXF. Rare and popular.

(1400-1500)

91.

JUDAEA. First Revolt. 66-70 C.E. AE 20mm. (7.24 gms.) Lulav flanked by two etrogs, inscription "Year Four". Pearl rimmed chalice, "To the redemption of Zion". Hendin 131, Meshorer 163. Nice patina VF, Rare.

(350-375)

92.

JUDAEA. First Revolt. 66-70 C.E. AE Lepton. (2.84 gms.). Amphora surrounded by inscription "Year Two".

Crude vine leaf surrounded by "The Freedom of Zion". Hendin 123a, Meshorerl53a. aVF, nice patina.

(75-85)

15

93.

J U D A E A , Aelia C a p i t o l i n a . ( R o m a n J e r u s a l e m . ) .

Elagabalus. 218-222 AD. AE 23mm. (8.39 gms.). (IM C M A) ANTONIVS, laureate bust right. COLA CCPF above quadriga facing, containing the sacred stone of Emissa. Rosenberger 77. aVF. Very rare this nice. Nice patina.

(400-450)

94.

KYRENAICA, Kyrene.

3rd century BC. AE 18mm. (8.11 gms.). Horse prancing right, star above. Large six-spoked wheel with hub, seen in perspective. Ν Ι Κ Ω Ν Ο Σ around wheel. Muller 95. aVF, red black patina. Rare this nice.

(100-125)

95.

ZEUGITANIA, Carthage.

M i n t of Sicily. 4th-3rd BC. AE 18mm. (5.24 gms.). Horse's head right. Palm tree with dates.

Acquaro 148. Choice VF, nice patina.

(60-70)

96.

ZEUGITANIA, Carthage.

Mint of Sicily.4th-3rd BC. AE 15mm. (4.05 gms.). Head of Kore left. Horse prancing right. Acquaro 11. VF+/XF. Great patina and surfaces.

(75-90)

97.

M A U R E T A N I A , Kings of: J u b a II. 25BC-23AD. Denarius. (2.73 gms.). Diademned bust right, REX IVBA before. Moon and star, R XXX III above. Regnal year 34 = 9/10 AD. Muller III, 104 , 43. Toned VF+. Ex: Brand Sale VII, 200.

(275-300)

98.

E G Y P T , Kings of.

Ptolemy I. 323-283 BC.

Drachm. (3.67 gms.). Head of Alexander the Great, clad in elephant's skin

right. Athena Alkidemos right, with spear and shield, eagle before. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, behind. In field, Δ Θ. Svoronos 30 (PI II, 7). Superb XF. Among the finest known.

(1500-1600) 99.

E G Y P T , Kings of.

Ptolemy I. 323-283 BC. Tetradrachm. (15.64 gms.). Head of Alexander right clad in elephant's scalp.

Athena Alkidemos standing right, eagle before. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, behind. In field, ΔΙ. SNG Cop 30.

Toned VF+/VF. Few usual planchet striations.

(800-850)

100.

E G Y P T , Kings of.

Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AE 42mm. (88.04 gms.). Head of Zeus diademned right.

Eagle standing left on thunderbolt looking back, wings open. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ, around. SNG Cop 141. Choice VF, nice surfaces.

(250-275)

101.

E G Y P T , Kings of.

Ptolemy III. 246-221 BC. Dekadrachm. (35.50 gms.). Bust of Arsinoe right, ΩΩ behind. Double cornucopiae. ΑΡΣΙΝΟΗΣ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ, around. Svoronos pl. XXVIII, #22. Toned XF. Rare and popular.

(5750-6250)

102.

E G Y P T , Kings of.

Ptolemy III. 246-221 BC. AE 18mm. (4.68 gms.). Laureate bust of Ptolemy III to right. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, cornucopiae in right field. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ, around. SNG Cop 193. VF. Scarce portrait in bronze.

(100-125)

103.

E G Y P T , Kings of.

Ptolemy IV P h i l o p a t o r . 221-205 BC. AE 40mm. (72.09 gms.). Diademned head of Zeus right.

Eagle standing left on thunderbolt looking left, cornucopiae in field. Between legs ΛΙ.

ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ

ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ, around. SNG Cop 199. XF, natural river find surfaces.

(225-250) 16

104.

E G Y P T , Kings of.

Ptolemy VI. 163-145 BC. Tetradrachm. (12.90 gms.). Diademned head of King right. Eagle left. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ. Across field LKA ΠΑ. (Dated 27 = 155-154 BC). Salamis mint. SNG Cop 569 (Year 31). Toned VF, scrape reverse field.

(350-375)

105.

EGYPT, Hadrian.

Alexandria.

Year 10 = 125/6 AD. AE Obol. (5.07 gms.). Laureate bust right, A VT KAI TPAI ΑΔΡΙΑ

CEB around. Falcon standing left. Across field L ΔΕ. Geissen 923. Choice VF. Nice surfaces. Scarce.

(125-150) 106.

EGYPT, Alexandria.

H a d r i a n . Year 11 = 126/7 AD. AE Obol. (5.57 gms.). Laureate bust right, A V T KAI TPAI ΑΔΡΙΑ CEB. Stag standing right. Across field L IA. Geissen 966. VF. Nice surfaces.

(100-125)

107.

EGYPT, Alexandria.

H a d r i a n . Year 11 = 126/7 AD. AE Dichalkon. (2.18 gms.). Laureate bust right. Naked Pan advancing left. Across field LI A. Geissen 972. Nice VF. Scarce.

(60-75)

108.

EGYPT,

Alexandria.

H a d r i a n . Year 19 = 134/5 AD. AE Hemidrachm. (13.53 gms.). Laureate bust right, AVT KAI TPAI AAPIANOC CEB. Nike with wreath and palm advancing left, LENN Ε ΑΚΔ. Geissen 1182. Choice VF+.

Rare.

(200-225) 109.

EGYPT,

Alexandria.

H a d r i a n . Year 19 = 134/5 AD. AE Diobol. (9.60 gms.). Laureate bust right. AVT KAI TPAI ΑΔΡΙΑNOC CEB. Uraeus the serpent right. LENN ΕΑΚΔ around. Geissen 1193. Choice VF. Nice patina. Scarce.

(125-150) 110.

EGYPT,

Alexandria.

H a d r i a n . Year 21 = 136/7 AD. AE Obol. (5.37 gms.). Laureate bust right. AVT KAI TPAI ΑΔΡΙΑNOC CEB. Modius between two torches. L KA in exergue. Geissen 1227. VF. Green patina. Scarce.

(75-100) 111.

EGYPT, Alexandria.

Antoninus Pius. Year 5 = 141-142 AD. AE Diobol. (8.31 gms.). Laureate bust of Antoninus Pius right, AVT Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ANTwNINOC. Bust of Nilus right. Across field L E. Geissen 1400. Choice VF+. Scarce.

(225-250)

112.

EGYPT, Alexandria.

Antoninus Pius. Year 21 = 157/8 AD. AE Drachm. (20.83 gms.). Laureate bust right, AVT ΚΑΙ ΑΛΙ ANTcoNINOC. Nilus reclining left, crocodile beneath arm. In field LK A. Geissen 1805. Nice XF with great surfaces.

(400-425)

113.

EGYPT, Alexandria.

M a r c u s Aurelius, as Caesar. Year 18 = 154-155 AD. Tetradrachm. (13.06 gms.). Bare head right, M AVPHAIC KAICAP. Dikaiosyne standing left. Across field L IH. Geissen -, Milne -. VF. Rare.

(150-175)

114.

BACTRIA. Eucratides. 169-159 BC. Tetradrachm. (16.72 gms.). Diademned bust of king right. Apollo standing left with bow and arrows, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ. SNG Cop 269. aVF. Light surface porosity. Rare.

(700-775) 17

115.

P A R T H I A , K i n g s of.

Arsaces Î . 211-191 BC. Drachm. (4.14 gms.). Helmeted bust of Arsaces left. Archer seated right, A below bow. Sellwood 5.1. Toned VF+/XF. Rare.

(300-325)

116.

P A R T H I A , Kings of.

M i t h r i d a t e s II. 123-88 BC. Drachm. (3.92 gms.). Bearded bust left. Archer seated right, four line legend, D in left field. Sellwood 26.2. VF. (75-85)

117.

P A R T H I A , Kings of.

U n k n o w n King. 80-70 BC. Drachm. (4.05 gms.). Bust left. Archer seated right. Ecbatana mint.

Sellwood 30.14. VF+/VF. (75-85)

118.

P A R T H I A , Kings of.

Darius. 70 BC. Drachm (4.04 gms.). Bust left. Archer seated left, Ecbatana mint. Sellwood 36.6.

Toned VF, Scarce.

(125-140)

119.

P A R T H I A , Kings of.

Mithridates III. 57-54 BC. Drachm (4.07 gms). Bust left. wood 40.2. aXF, rev slightly oc.

Archer seated right. Ecbatana mint. Sell(125-135)

120.

P A R T H I A , Kings of.

Orodes II. 57-38 BC. Drachm. (4.05 gms.). Bust right, star and crescent in field. Archer seated right, Mithradatkart mint. Sellwood 47.9. Toned nice VF. (85-100)

121.

P A R T H I A , Kings of.

O r o d e s II. 57-38 BC. Drachm. (3.92 gms) Bust left, wart on forehead, stars and crescent in field.

Archer seated right. Ecbatana mint. Sellwood 48.6. aXF/VF. (100-110)

122.

P A R T H I A , Kings of.

Phraataces & Musa. 2BC-4AD. Drachm. (3.66 gms.) Bust left of Phraates, Nike either side. Bust of Musa left. Mint of Rhagae. Sellwood 58.10. Toned VF. Exceptional metal. Very Rare.

(1250-1350)

123.

P A R T H I A , Kings of.

Vonones I. 8-12 AD. Drachm. (3.91 gms.). Bearded bust left, legend around. Winged Victory standing left. Sellwood 60.5. XF/VF, Scarce type.

(140-165)

124.

P A R T H I A , Kings of.

Artabanus II. 10-38 AD. Drachm. (3.80gms.). Bust left. Archer seated right. Sellwood 63.6. aXF. (65-75)

125.

P A R T H I A , Kings of.

Vardanes I. 40-45 AD. Drachm. (3.68 gms.). Bust left with short pointed beard. Archer seated right.

Sellwood 64.31. VF+.

(50-60)

126.

P A R T H I A , Kings of.

Gotarzes II. 40-51 AD. Tetradrachm (12.53 gms.). Bust left.

Dated 359 = 47/8 AD. Sellwood 65.18v. Toned aVF. Scarce.

King receiving diademn form Tyche.

(200-225)

127.

P A R T H I A , Kings of.

Vonones II. 51 AD. Drachm (3.72 gms.). Facing bust, stars either side. Archer seated right. Sellwood 67.1. Toned XF. Rare this nice.

(175-200) 18

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19

128.

P A R T H I A , Kings of.

Vologases III. 105-147 AD. Drachm. (3.73 gms.). Bust left with pointed beard. Archer seated right.

Sellwood 78.4. Superb XF. (75-80)

129.

P A R T H I A , Kings of.

Vologases ΠΙ. 105-147 AD. Tetradrachm. (13.90 gms.). Bust left. A behind bust. King enthroned, receiving diadem from Tyche. Dated 124/5 AD. Sellwood 79.19v. Toned crude VF. Scarce.

(225-250)

ROMAN REPUBLICAN 130.

Anonymous.

240-225 BC. AE As. (Cast). (114.29 gms.). Laureate head of bearded Janus. Prow right, | above. T/V 51. Nice VF, with red and green patina.

(1100-1200)

131.

Anonymous.

240-225 BC. AE Sextans. (43.12 gms.). Head of Mercury left, .. below. Prow right, .. below. T/V 55.

Choice VF. Nice green patina.

(400-450)

132.

Anonymous.

After 211 BC. AE Sextans. (2.61 gms.). Head of Mercury right. Two pellets above. Prow to right.

ROMA above, two pellets below. Craw 56/6. XF. Clean dark brown surfaces. Rare this nice.

(250-275)

133.

Anonymous After 211 BC. AV 60 Asses (3.33 gms.). Helmeted bust of Mars right, VX below. Eagle right on thunderbolt, ROMA below. Crawford 44/2. Superb FDC. Great style and die workmanship.

(7000-7500)

134.

C o r n e a r & KA series.

211-208 BC. AE Sextans. (6.86 gms.). Head of Mercury right. Two pellets above. Prow right, cornear above, IC before prow. Craw 69/6b. Strong Fine. Scarce.

(75-85)

135.

L. S a u f e i u s .

152 BC. Denarius. (4.47 gms.). Head of Roma right, X behind. Victory in biga right, L SAVF below.

ROMA in exergue. Craw 204/1, Saufeia 1. Toned Superb XF. (175-200)

136.

L. A n t e s t i u s G r a g u l u s .

136 BC. Denarius. (3.95 gms.). Head of Roma right, X below chin, GRAG behind. Jupiter in quadriga right, L.ANTES beneath. In ex: ROMA. Craw 238/1, Antestia 9. Toned VF+.

(75-100)

137.

C. S e r v i l i u s M.f.

136 BC. Denarius. (3.91 gms.). Head of Roma right, wreath behind. ROMA below. The Dioscuri galloping in opposite directions, C. SERVEILLI MF. Craw 239/1, Servilia 1. Toned VF/VF+.

(85-95)

138.

Ti. M i n u c i u s C.f. A u g u r i n u s .

134 BC. Denarius. (3.92 gms.). Head of Roma right, X behind head. RO MA divided by Ionic column with statue atop. Two togate figures. TI MINVNCI C F to left, AVGVRINI on right. Craw 243/1, Minuncia 9. aXF. Scarce.

(100-125)

139.

Q. M a r c i u s P h i l i p p u s .

129 BC. Denarius. (3.86 gms.). Head of Roma right, X behind. Macedonian horseman right with spear, helmet behind. Q. PILIPVS below. In ex: ROMA. Craw 259/1, Marcia 11. Toned VF/VF+. Scarce.

(85-100) 20

140.

141.

M . C a e c i l i u s Q.f. Q . n . Metellus.

127 BC. Denarius. (3.93 gms.). Head of Roma right, ROMA behind. M. METVLLVS Q F around Macedonian shield with elephant's head, all in laurel wreath. Craw 263/la, Caecilia 29. Toned VF/VF+.

Scarce reverse type.

(100-120) Q. F a b i u s L a b e o .

124 BC. Denarius. (3.90 gms.). Head of Roma right, X LABEO before, ROMA behind. Jupiter in quadriga right, prow below. In exergue Q FABI. Craw 273/1, Fabia 1. Toned VF+.

(85-95)

142.

M . S e r g i u s Silus.

116-115 BC. Denarius. (3.96 gms.). Head of Roma right. ROMA X behind, EX.S.C. before. M SERGI below horseman galloping left holding head of barbarian. SILVS in exergue, Q below horse's leg. Craw 286/1, Sergia 1. Toned VF. Nice old toning.

(100-125)

143.

L. T o r q u a t u s .

113-112 BC. Denarius. (3.84 gms.). Head of Roma right, X below chin. ROMA behind all within collar of torques. Warrior galloping left, Q behind. L. TORQVATVS below. In ex: EX SC. Craw 295/1, Manlia 2. Toned XF. Rare and seldom offered.

(250-275)

144.

Ti. Quinctius.

112-111 BC. Denarius. (3.91 gms.). Bust of Hercules left, club on shoulder. Desultor riding two horses.

TI Q dividied by rat. DOS S on tablet below. Craw 297/1, Quinctia 6. VF, scarce.

(100-125)

145.

L. M e m m i u s .

109-108 BC. Denarius. (3.85 gms.). Male head right wearing oak wreath, X below chin. The Dioscuri standing facing holding their horses, L MEMMI in exergue. Craw 304/1, Memmia 1. Toned XF. Rare this nice.

(175-200)

146.

L. C o r n e l i u s Scipio A s i a g e n u s .

106 BC. Denarius. (3.76 gms.). Laureate head of Jupiter left, M. behind. Jupiter in quadriga right, L SCIP ASIAC below. Craw 311/la, Cornelia 24b. Nicely centered VF+.

(110-115)

147.

Lucius Appuleius Saturninus.

104 BC. Denarius. (3.82 gms.). Head of Roma left. Saturn right in quadriga, symbol below. In exergue: L. SATVRN. Craw 317/3b, Appuleia 1. Near XF. (125-135)

148.

L. J u l i u s L.f. C a e s a r .

103 BC. Denarius. (3.88 gms.). Head of Mars facing left, CAESAR behind, Ε above. Venus Genetrix in biga drawn by Cupids left, lyre before. L IVLI L F below. Craw 320/1, Julia 4. Toned VF. (65-75)

149.

L. Cassius C a e c i a n u s .

102 BC. Denarius. (3.90 gms.). Bust of Ceres left, CAECIAN. behind. Two yoked oxen left, plough and Τ above. In exergue L CASSI. Craw 321/1, Cassia 4. Toned aXF. Scarce type.

(110-125)

150.

L. C a l p u r n i u s Piso C a e s o n i n u s & Q. Servilius Caepio.

100 BC. Denarius. (3.95 gms.). Head of Saturn right, harpa and PISO behind. CAEPIO below, Q below.

Two quaestors seated left, cornear beofre. AD FRV EMV EX SC below. Craw 330/la, Calpurnia 5. Toned VF+/VF. Scarce.

(150-165)

151.

L. C a l p u r n i u s Piso F r u g i .

90 BC. Denarius. (3.94 gms.). Laureate head of Apollo right, * behind, A below. Naked horseman with palm right. R above, L PISO FRVGI below. Craw 340/1. Superb XF. Light toning.

(175-200) 21

152.

Q. Titius.

90 BC. Denarius. (3.87 gms.). Head of young Bacchus right wearing ivy wreath.Q. TITI on tablet beneath springing Pegasus right. Craw 341/2, Titia 2. Toned nice VF. (125-140)

153.

L. T i t u r i u s L.f. Sabinus.

89 BC. Denarius. (3.88 gms.). Head of Tatius right, SABIN behind. TA monogram before. Two soldiers bearing off women in their arms. In ex: L. TITVRI. Craw 344/la, Tituria 1. Toned VF. Popular type.

(125-140)

154.

L . T i t u r i u s L.f. Sabinus.

89 BC. Denarius. (3.85 gms.). Head of Tatius right, SABIN behind, palm below chin. Tarpeia facing buried to her waist in shields. In ex: L TITVRI. Craw 344/2b, Tituria 4. VF. Popular type.

(85-95)

155.

L. T i t u r i u s L.f. Sabinus.

89 BC. Denarius. (4.10 gms.). SABIN behind head of Tatius right. Victory in biga right holding wreath. L TITVRI below. In ex: Two arrows. Craw 344/3, Tituria 6. Choice VF on large flan.

(95-110)

156.

L. T i t u r i u s L.f. Sabinus.

89 BC. AE As. (12.54 gms.). Head of Janus. Prow right. (L. TITVRI LF) above, S ABNVS below.

Crawford 344/4b variant. aVF, rare.

(125-150)

157.

A n o n y m o u s , no moneyer's name.

86 BC. Denarius. (3.89 gms.). Laureate head of Apollo right, thunderbolt below. Jupiter in quadriga right. Craw 350a/2, Syd. 723. Toned VF+. Unusually nice for issue.

(145-165)

158.

Q. A n t o n i u s Baibus.

83-82 BC. Denarius. (3.99 gms.). Laureate head of Jupiter right, SC behind. Victory in quadriga to right, Ν below. In ex: Q ANTO BALB/PR. Craw 364/ld, Antonia 1. Superb XF+.

(225-250)

159.

C. Annius T.f. T.n. and L. Fabius L.f. Hispaniensis.

82-81 BC. Denarius. (3.94 gms.). Head of Anna Perenna right with scales below chin, caduceus behind.

C ANNIVS Τ F Τ Ν PRO COS EX SC around. Ε below bust. Victory in galloping quadriga, C TARQV1TI PF in exergue. Craw 366/lb, Annia 2b. Good VF+ on large flan.

(225-250)

160.

Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius.

81 BC. Denarius. (3.84 gms.). Head of Pietas right, stork in field before. Lituus and jug with handle, IMP PER in exergue. All in laurel wreath. Craw 374/2, Caecilia 44. Toned VF/VF+. Scarce type.

(200-225)

161.

C. Naevius Balbus 79 BC. Denarius. (3.90 gms.). Diademned head of Venus right, S.C behind. Victory in triga, CXXXX above. C. ΝΑΕ BALBin exergue. Craw 382/lb, Naevia 6. Toned XF. (100-110)

162.

L. R u s t i u s .

76 BC. Denarius. (3.80 gms.). Head of Mars right, S.C behind. exergue. Craw 389/1, Rustia 1. Toned VF. Scarce.

Ram standing right, L. RVSTI in (125-140)

163.

L. Lucretius Trio.

76 BC. Denarius. (3.77 gms.). Laureate head of Neptune right, trident behind, TXV above. Winged Genius on dolphin right. L. L VCR ETI TRIO below. Craw 390/2, Lucretia 3. XF. Scarce.

(175-200)

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164.

C. P o s t u m i u s .

74 BC. Denarius. (3.79 gms.). Bust of Diana right, bow and quiver on shoulder. Hound running right, spear below. C POSTVMIA TA in exergue. Craw 394/la, Postumia 9. Toned XF. (200-225)

165.

M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus.

69 BC. Denarius. (3.84 gms.). Head of young Bonus Eventus right, hair flowing. Winged caduceus between M. PLAETORI and CEST. EX.SC. Craw 405/5, Plaetoria 5. Toned VF+. Excellent style.

(125-150)

166.

L. R o s c i u s F a b a t u s .

64 BC. Denarius. (4.04 gms.). L. ROSCI below head of Juno Sospita right in goat's skin. Axe behind.

Virgin standing right feeding serpent. Axe in field. FABATI in exergue. Craw 412/1, Roscia 3. Toned XF. (225-250)

167.

L. C a s s i u s L o n g i n u s .

63 BC. Denarius. (3.79 gms.). Draped bust of Vesta veiled left, kylix behind. Male figure standing left voting, LONGIN III V behind. Craw 413/1, Cassia 10. VF+. Popular type.

(145-165)

168.

L. Aemilius L e p i d u s P a u l l u s .

62 BC. Denarius. (4.06 gms.). Veiled and diademned head of Concord right. PAVLLVS LEPIDVS CONCORDIA around. TER above trophy, L. Aemillius standing before Perseus and two sons as prisoners. PAVLLVS in exergue. Craw 415/1, Aemilia 10. XF+, small obv. fid scr.

(225-250)

169.

L. S c r i b o n i u s L i b o .

62 BC. Denarius. (3.71 gms.). Diademned head of Bonus Eventus right. Well-head ornamented with two lyres and tongs. Craw 416 1/b, Scribonia 8. Toned VF+/VF. (100-110)

170.

C. S e r v i l l i u s C . f .

57 BC. Denarius. (3.68 gms.). FLORAL PRIMV before head of Flora right. LiUus behind. C. SVRVEIL below two soldiers facing with drawn swords, CF to right. Craw 423/1, Servilia 15. Toned XF/VF. Scarce and popular.

(175-200)

171.

Titus Didius.

55 BC. Denarius. (3.54 gtns.). P. FONTEIVS CAPITO III VIR CONCORDIA, veiled head of Concord. T. DIDI to left of Villa Publica, VIL PVB to right In ex: IMP. Craw 429/2a, Didia 1. Toned XF. Rare.

(375-400)

172.

A. P l a u t i u s .

55 BC. Denarius. (3.51 gms.). Turreted bust of Cybele right. A PLAVTIVS AED CVR SC around.

Bacchius kneeling right with camel at his side. IVDAEVS before, BACCHIVS in exergue. Craw 431/1, Plautia 13. Toned XF/VF+. Scarce and popular type.

(275-300)

173.

C. Coelius C a l d u s .

51 BC. Denarius. (3.67 gms.). C. COEL (CALDVS) before head of Caldus right, spear behind. Figure seated on lectisternium between two trophies inscribed L. CALDVS VII VIR EP. On left C. CALDVS, on right I/MP/AX, below CALDVS III VIR. Craw 437/4a. Coelia 11. Nice VF. Rare early portrait (300-325)

174.

C. Vibius C.f. C.n. P a n s a C a e t r o n i a n u s .

48 BC. Denarius. (3.85 gms.). Mask of Pan right, (PANSA) below. C VIBIVS CFCN behind seated Jupiter Axurus, IOVIS AVXR before. Craw 449/la, Vibia 18. Toned VF. Scarce.

(100-125)

175.

C. Vibius C.f. C.n. P a n s a C a e t r o n i a n u s .

48 BC. Denarius. (3.94 gms.). PANSA behind head of young Bacchus right wearing ivy wreath. C. VIBIVS C F CN behind Ceres walking right holding torches. Plough before. Craw 449/2, Vibia 16.

Toned VF. Scarce.

(100-120) 23

176.

A. L i c i n i u s N e r v a .

47 BC. Denarius. (3.92 gms.). Laureate head of Fides right. FIDES before, NERVA behind. Horseman galloping right dragging captive, III VIR, A LICINII below. Craw 454/1, Licinia 24, Toned XF. Rare.

(300-325)

177.

M. Porcius Cato.

47-46 BC. Denarius. (3.91 gms.). Draped female bust right, ROMA behind, M. CATO below. Victory seated right. In ex: VICTRIX Craw 462/la, Porcia 10. Toned VF. (85-90)

178.

T. Carisius.

46 BC. Sestertius. (1.21 gms.). Head of Diana right, bow and quiver on shoulder. T. CAR above hound running right. Craw 464/8a, Carisia 7. VF+/VF. Very Rare.

(350-375)

179.

L. V a l e r i u s Acisculus.

45 BC. Denarius. (3.47 gms.). Head of Apollo Soranus right, pick axe behind. Valeria Luperca right riding heifer and holding veil. Craw 474/la, Valeria 17, VF/VF+. Scarce.

(100-125)

ROMAN IMPERATORIAL 180.

Sextus Pompey.

Died 35 BC. Denarius Brockage. (3.96 gms.). MAG PIVS IMP ITER, the Pharos of Messana surmounted by figure of Neptune, galley before. Brockage of obverse. Craw 511, Syd 1348 or 1349. Toned VF. Very R a r e .

(275-300)

181.

M a r k Antony.

Died 30 BC. Cistophoric Tetradrachm. (11.65 gms.). M. ANTONIVS IMP COS DESIG ITER ET TERT, head of Antony right. III VIR RPC, head of Octavia on cista mystica between serpents. Sydenham 1197. Toned VF. Scarce.

(800-900)

182.

Mark Antony.

38-37 BC. Denarius Brockage. (3.95 gms.). III VIR R ÎĄ C COS DESIG ITER ET TERT, radiate head of Sol righ Reverse brockage. Syd 1199, Craw 533. Choice VF. Rare.

(200-225)

183.

Julius Caesar.

Died 44 BC. Denarius. (3.97gms.). Laureate bust of Julius Caesar right, S C in fields. TI SEMPRONIVS GRACCVS Q. DESI, legionary standard, eagle, plough and sceptre. Craw 525/4b. Superb XF. Magnificent portrait.

(4000-4500)

ROMAN IMPERIAL 184.

Augustus.

27BC-14AD. Denarius. (3.82gms.). CAESAR AVGVSTVS around bare head of Augustus right. C. ANTISTIVS REGINVS III VIR around sacrificial implements. RIC 410, RSC 347. Toned aXF. Rare and seldom offered.

(875-925)

185.

Augustus.

27 BC-14 AD. Denarius. (3.53gms.). Laureate buste right. CAESAR SPQR AVGVSTVS above and below shield inscribed CL. V, between two laurel trees. RSC51, BMC 354. Toned aXF. Nice style.

(500-575)

186.

Augustus.

27BC-14AD. Denarius. (3.84gms.). DIVI F AVGVSTUS, Bare head right. MP X, Bull butting right RSC 137, Toned VF. (375-400) 24

PLATE 4 ROMAN

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187.

Augustus.

11-13 AD. Denarius. (3.78gms.). CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, laureate bust right.

PONTIF MAXIM, Livia seated right. RSC 223, BMC Imp 545. VF/VF+. Rare and seldom offered.

(350-400)

188.

Augustus.

27BC-14AD AE Quadrans. (3.11 gms.). PVLCHER TARVS REGVLVS, clasped hands and caduceus. Ill VIR AAA FF around SC. RIC 423. Superb XF. (200-225)

189.

Augustus.

27BC-14AD. AE Quadrans. (3.33 gms.). F APRONIVS MESSALLA AAA F around S C. GALVSSI SENNA III VIR around anvil. RIC 451. Choice XF. (200-225)

190.

Livia, Wife of Augustus.

AE Sestertius. (27.96 gms.). SPQR IVLIAE AVGVST above carpentum drawn by two mules. TI CAES AR DIVI AVG F AVGVST PM TR POT XXIIII around SC. RIC (Tiberius) 51. Near XF/VF. Nice patina and surfaces.

(1800-2000)

191.

Tiberius.

14-37 AD. Denarius. (3.75gms.). TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate bust right. PONTIF MAXIM, Livia seated right. "Tribute Penny".RIC 16b. Toned aXF. Nice Style.

(575-600)

192.

Caligula & Germanicus.

37-41 AD. Denarius. (3.24GMS.). C. CAESAR AVG GERM PM TR POT, bare head of Caligula right.

GERMANICVS CAES PC CAES AVG GERM, bare head of Germanicus right. RIC 12, BMC 13. Near VF. Surfaces a little rough. Rarity 2.

(750-850)

193.

Caligula.

37-41 AD. AE Quadrans (3.55 gms.). C. CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG, around liberty cap and S C. PON M TRP III PP COS DES, around RCC. RIC 39. VF, green patina. Scarce.

(75-90)

194.

Claudius.

41-54 AD. AE As. (11.72 gms.). TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TRP IMP PP, bare head of Claudius left. Minerva standing right holding shield and spear, S C. RIC 116. Near XF/VF. Nice brown surfaces.

(575-600)

195.

Claudius.

41-54 AD. AE Quadrans. (3.14 gms.). TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG, hand holding scale PNR between.

PON M TPR IMP COS DES IT around S C. RIC 85. Choice XF. (175-200)

196.

Claudius.

41-54 AD. AE Quadrans. (3.54 gms.). TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG, three legged modius. PON M TRP IMP COS II around S C. RIC 88. Nice XF. (175-200)

197.

Nero.

54-68 AD. AV Aureus. (7.23 gms.). NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS, laureate bust right. IVPPITER CVSTOS, Jupiter seated left on throne holding thunderbolt. RIC 52. XF/VF+, two small edge knocks. Rare.

(2750-3000)

198.

Nero.

54-68 AD. AE Sestertius. (27.18 gms.). NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER PM TRP IMP PP, laureate bust left. Triumphal arch, hung with wreath, chariot above. RIC 148. VF+/XF, green patina.

(1600-1850) 26

199.

Nero.

54-68 AD. AE As. (10.44 gms.). IMP NERO CAESAR AVG ÎĄ MAX TR PPP, Laureate bust left. Winged Victory holding globe left, S C in field. RIC 606, Nice F. (85-100)

200.

Vespasian.

69-79 AD. Denarius. (3.44gms.). D1VVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS, laureate bust right.Two capricorns supporting shield inscribed SC. RIC 63. XF/aXF. Great style.

(500-525)

201.

Domitian.

81-96 AD. AE Sestertius. 27.93 gms.). IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XI, laureate bust right with aegis on shoulder. Domitian, togate, veiled, standing left sacrificing before a shrine of Minerva.

BMC 296. Choice VF+. Beautiful hard green patina. Rare.

(2800-3000)

202.

Trajan.

98-117 AD. Denarius. (3.63 gms.).IMP CAES NER TRAIN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC, laureate bust right.

PARTHICO PM TRP COS VI, Fortuna seated left. FORT RED below. RIC 315, RSC 105a. Toned aXF. Nice metal.

(150-175)

203.

Trajan.

Consecration issue of 250-251 AD. Antoninianus. ( 3.15 gms.). DIVO TRAIANO, radiate bust right.

CONSECRATIO, above lighted altar. RIC (Decius) 86a. Near XF/XF. Rare issue.

(200-250)

204.

Hadrian.

117-138 AD. Denarius. (3.39 gms.). HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP, bare head right. HIS PANIA, above reclining figure of Hispania left. RIC -, BMC 846 note, RSC 842a. Toned near XF. Scarce variety.

(175-200)

205.

Hadrian.

117-138 AD. Denarius. (3.25 gms.). IMP CAESAR TRAIN HADRANVS AVG, laureate bust right. PM TRP COS II, Pietas standing left. PIE TAS across field. RIC 45, RSC 1027a. Toned choice XF. (275-300)

206.

Hadrian.

Consecration issue of 250-251 AD. Antoninianus. (3.76 gms.). DIVO HADRIANO, radiate bust right.

CONSECRATIO, eagle standing right with spread wings. RIC (Decius) 87. VF. Very Rare.

(250-275)

207.

Sabina.

Died 137 AD.Denarius. (3.14 gms.). SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG PP, bust right with long hair.

VES TA around Vesta seated left. RIC 410. Choice VF+. Nice style.

(375-400)

208.

A n t o n i n u s Pius.

138-161 AD. AV Aureus. (7.32 gms.). ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TRP XII, laureate bust right. COS IIII, Aequitas standing left with scales and cornucopiae. RIC 177. Superb XF. Great style.

(5000-5500)

209.

A n t o n i n u s Pius.

138-161 AD. AV Aureus. (7.20 gms.). ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PPTRP XXII, laureate bust right. VOTA SVSECTA DEC III, Pius sacrificing over altar, COS IIII below. RIC 294d. Toned XF. (3750-4000)

210.

A n t o n i n u s Pius.

138-161 AD. Denarius. (3.19 gms.). ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TRP XXII, laureate bust right. VOTA SVSCEP DECENN III, Pius sacrificing over tripod, COS IIII below. RIC 293a, RSC 1117a. Toned XF. (250-275)

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211.

A n t o n i n u s Pius.

138-161 AD. AE Sestertius. (26.80 gms.). ANTONINVS AVG PI VS PP TRP COS III, laureate bust right.

SAL VS. AVG SC, Salus holding patera and feeding serpent arising from altar. RIC 635. XF/VF+, nice natural surfaces.

(875-900)

212.

Antoninus Pius.

Commemerative under Marcus Aurelius. 161-180 AD. Denarius. (3.22 gms.). DIVVS ANTONINVS, barehead of Pius right. CONSECRATIO, funeral pyre of four tyres surmounted by quadriga. RIC (M. Aurelius) 438. Superb XF. (375-425)

213.

Antoninus Pius.

Consecration issue of 250-251 AD. Antoninianus. (3.72 gms.). DIVO PIO, radiate bust right. CONSECRATIO, lighted altar. RIC 90. VF+/XF. Scarce.

(200-250)

214.

Faustina Senior.

Wife of Antoninus Pius. Died 141 AD. AE Sestertius. (23.42 gms.). FAVSTINA AVG AN TONINI AVG PII PP, bust right with elaborate hair style. CONCORDIA AVG SC, Concordia seated 1 holding patera.

RIC 1074, Choice VF+. Excellent style. Scarce.

(775-800)

215.

Marcus Aurelius.

161-180 AD. Denarius. (3.34 gms.). IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG, bare head right. CONCORD AVG TRP XV, Concordia seated left holding patera. RIC 2. Choice XF. (400-425)

216.

Marcus Aurelius.

161-180 AD. Denarius. (3.38 gms.). ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS, laureate bust right. PM TRP XVIII IMP II COS III, Armenia seated left. ARMEN below. RIC 8, RSC 7. Lightly toned XF/VF+. Scarce type.

(320-350)

217.

Faustina Junior.

Wife of Marcus Aurelius. Died 175 AD.Denarius. (3.22 gms.). FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, pearled and diademned bust right. IVNO REGINAE, Juno seated left holding patera. RIC (M) 698. Superb XF. Nice coloration.

(400-450)

218.

Faustina Junior.

Died 175 AD. Denarius. (3.36 gms.). FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right, single strand on pearls.

HILARITAS, Hilaritas standing left. RSC 111a, RIC M686. XF/VF+, lusterous.

(200-225)

219.

Fautina Junior.

Died 175 AD. AE As. (11.87 gms.). FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, bust draped right. DIANA LVCIF SC, Diana standing left holding lighted torch. RIC 1629. Choice F. Green patina.

(75-100)

220.

Lucius Verus.

161-169 AD. Denarius. (3.30 gms.). IMP L AVREL VERVS AVG, bare head right. PROVO DEOR TRP II COS II, Providentia left with globe. RIC 482. XF+, as struck.

(525-550)

221.

Septimius Severus.

Consecration issue of 250-251 AD. Antoninianus. (2.76 gms.). DIVO SEVERO, radiate bust right.

CONSE- CRATIO, lighted altar. RIC (Decius) 96. Near XF. Very Rare.

(250-275)

222.

J u l i a Domna and C a r a c a l l a .

196-211 AD. Denarius. (3.40 gms.). IVLIA AVGVSTA, draped bust right of Julia Domna. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, draped and laureate bust of Caracalla right. RIC (Sept. Sev.) 544. Choice VF. Rarity 3 28

(1150-1200)

223.

Macrinus.

217-218 AD. Denarius. (3.39 gms.). IMP C MO PEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, laureate bust right. SECVRITAS TEMPORVM, Securitas seated left. RIC 94. Choice XF. Scarce this nice.

(450-475)

224.

Diadumenian.

218 AD. Denarius. (3.45 gms.). M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIAN CAES, bare head right SPES PVBLICA, Spes walking left holding flower and raising skirt. RIC 116. Near XF. Nice old cabinet tone. Scarce.

(575-625)

225.

Elagabalus.

218-222 AD. Denarius. (2.89 gms.). IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG, laureate and draped bust right. FIDES EXERCITVS, Fides seated left with two standards. RIC 71, RSC 32. Toned choice XF. Flan a little irregular.

(175-200)

226.

Julia Paula.

Wife of Elagabalus. Divorced 220 AD. Denarius. (3.26gms.). IVLIA PAVLA AVG, draped bust right.

CONCORDIA, Concord seated left. RIC 211, RSC 6a. Lightly toned XF. Rare and choice.

(375-400)

227.

Severus Alexander.

222-235 AD. Denarius. (3.19 gms.). IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, laureate and draped bust right. SPES PVBLICA, Spes walking left. RIC 254, RSC 543. Superb FDC. Light toning.

(300-325)

228.

Julia Mamaea.

224 AD. AE Sestertius. (16.16 gms.). IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA, draped bust right. VENERI FELICI SC, Venus standing right holding Cupid. RIC 694. XF. Green patina.

(275-300)

229.

Julia Mamaea.

Died 235 AD. AE As. (11.28 gms.). IVLIA MAMA EA AVGVSTA, draped bust right. FELICITAS PVBLICA SC, Felicitas seated left. RIC 681. XF great green patina.

(650-675)

230.

M a x i m u s , as C a e s a r .

Died 238 AD. Denarius. (3.14 gms). MAXIMVS CAES GERM, bare head right. PRINC IVVENTVTIS, young prince standing left with two standards. RSC 10, RIC 3. Lusterous XF. (600-650)

231.

Balbinus.

238 AD. Denarius. (2.62gms.). IMP C D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, laureate buste right. PM TRP COS II PP, Emperor standing left RIC 5. Toned XF. Nice style.

(675-700)

232.

Balbinus.

238 AD. AE Sestertius. (18.85 gms.). IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, laureate bust right PM TRP COS II PP SC, Emperor standing left. RIC 16. Nice VF. Even surfaces.

(700-725)

233.

Pupienus.

238 AD. Denarius. (2.54 gms.). IMP CM CLOD PVPIENVS AVG, laureate bust right PAX PVBLICA, Pax seated left holding palm branch. RIC 4. Toned XF/VF. Ex: Oman Collection.

(625-675)

234.

Pupienus.

238 AD. AE Sestertius. (14.28 gms.). IMP CAES PVPIEN MAXIMVS AVG, Laureate bust right. PAX PVBLICA SC, Pax seated lefL RIC 22b. VF/F. Nice patina. Scarce.

(450-500)

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235.

Gordian Π Ι .

238-244 AD. Denarius. (3.68gms.). IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate bust right. SALVS AVGVSTI, Salus standing right with snake. RSC 325. Toned superb XF. (200-225)

236.

Gordian III. 238-244 AD. Antoninianus. (4.77 gms.). IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate bust right. PM TRP IUI COS II PP, emperor standing right with globe and snake. RIC 92, C 253. Toned XF. (75-85)

237.

Gordian ΠΙ.

238-244 AD. AE Sestertius. (22.10 gms.). IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate bust right.

MARTEM PROPVGNATOREM SC, Mars advancing right with shield and spear. RIC 333, C 161. XF, great green patina. Scarce reverse type.

(500-525)

238.

Philip I. 244-249 AD. Antoninianus. (4.02 gms.). IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate bust right. SAECVLARES AVG, wolf and twins left. II in exergue. RIC 15. Good VF+. Popular type.

(115-125)

239.

Philip I .

244-249 AD. Antoninianus. (3.86 gms.). IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate bust right. SAECVLARES AVGG, stag walking right. U in exergue. RSC 182, RIC 19. Toned VF+.

(75-100)

240.

Philip I .

244-249 AD. Antoninianus. (4.64 gms.). IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate bust right. SAECVLVM NOVVM, temple of six columns, statue in center. RSC 198, RIC 25b. Toned XF/VF. (100-110)

241.

Philip II. 247-249 AD. Antoninianus. (4.67 gms.). IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate bust right. SAECVLARES AVGG, moose walking left. In exergue III. RIC 224 (as goat?). VF/VF+. Scarce.

(125-140)

242.

T r a j a n Decius.

249-251 AD. Antoninianus. (4.18 gms.). IMP C M Q TRAINVS DECIVS AVG, radiate bust right.

AD VENT VS AVG, emperor left on horseback. RSC 4. Superb XF/aXF. Lusterous.

(125-135)

243.

Volusian.

251-253 AD. Antoninianus. (3.73 gms.). IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG, radiate bust right. IVNO MARTIALI Juno seated in temple. RSC 40a, RIC 175. VF, slightly rough surfaces. Rare.

(110-125)

244.

Aemilian.

253 AD. Antoninianus. (3.52 gms.). IMP AEMILIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate bust right. VICT-ORIA AVG, winged Victory advancing left holding wr3ath. RIC 11. Toned nice VF. Scarce.

(300-325)

245.

Valerian I. 253-260 AD. Antoninianus. (4.32 gms.). IMP C Ρ LIC VALERIANVS AVG, radiate bust right. VICTORIA AVGG, winged Victory standing left. RIC 125. Toned XF/VF+. Good silver. Rare this nice.

(150-175)

246.

T e t r i c u s I. 268-273 AD. Antoninianus. (2.04 gms.). IMP C TETRICVS PF AVG, radiate bust right. PAX AVG, Pax standing left. RIC 100. Near XF. Exceptional quality for this crude issue.

(70-80)

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247.

Diocletian.

294 AD. Argentius. (3.52 gms.). DIOCLETI ANVS AVG, laureate bust right. VICTORIA SARMAT, four princes sacrificing over tripod before six turreted gate. RIC (Trier) 100. Toned choice XF+. Rarity 4.

(1000-1100)

248.

Allectus.

293-296 AD. Antoninianus. (4.91 gms.). IMP ALLECTVS PF AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right.

PAX AVG, Pax standing left. S A/MSL in exergue. RIC (London) 33. XF. Choice green patina. Rare this nice.

(450-500)

249.

Maximianus Hercules.

287-288 AD. Antoninianus. (3.01 gms.). IMP C VAL MAXIMIANVS PF AVG, radiate bust right.

HERCVLI PACIFERO, hercules standing left holding olive branch. RIC (Lugdunum) 371. Near XF. Attractive.

(50-55)

250.

Maximianus Hercules.

294 AD. Argentius. (2.94 gms.). MAXIMIA NVS AVG, laureate bust right. VIRTVS MILITVM, four princes sacrificing ober tripod in front of eight turreted gate. RIC (Trier) 102b. Superb XF. Rarity 4.

(1200-1400)

251.

Constantius I. 300 AD. Argentius. (3.51 gms.). CONSTAN TIVS CAES, laureate bust right RIC (Carthage) 16a, note 2. VF/XF. Rarity 2. Toned.

X.C/VI in laurel wreath.

(700-750)

252.

Galeria Valeria.

308 AD. AE Follis. (6.34 gms.). GAL VAL-ERIA AVG, diademed and draped bust right. VENERI V ICTRICI, Venus left holding apple. RIC VI (Alexandria), 81. VF+/VF, brown surfaces.

(125-150)

253.

Maximinus.

308-310 AD. AE Follis. (6.40 gms.). IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS PF AVG, laureate bust right.

GENIO IMP ERATORIS, Genius left holding patera and cornucopiae. RIC VI (Alexandria) 103. aXF, chocolate surfaces.

(75-85)

254.

Maximinus.

312 AD. AE Follis. (4.72 gms.). IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS PF AVG, laureate bust right. HERCVLI VICTORI, Hercules leaning on lion's skin and club. RIC VI (Antioch) 170b. Superb XF. Great artistic style.

(250-300)

255.

Maxentius.

309-312 AD. AE Follis. (7.09 gms.). IMP C MAXENTIVS PF AVG, laureate bust right. ΑΕΤΕ RNITASA VGN, Castor and Pollux facing with bridled horses. RIC VI (Ostia) 35. Attractive VF. Scarce.

(85-95)

256.

Licinius I. 321 AD. AE Follis. (3.11 gms.). IMP LICI NIVS AVG, laureate bust right. DN LICINI AVGVSTI around VOT/XX in wreath. RIC VII (Aries) 240. Superb XF, chocolate surfaces.

(65-80)

257.

L i c i n i u s I. 317-320 AD. AE Follis. (2.84 gms.). IMP LICI NIVS AVG, laureate bust left with globe, sceptre and mappa. IOVI CONS ERVATORI AVGG, Jupiter left holding Victory. RIC VII (Cyzicus) 9. Superb XF, silvered.

(125-150)

258.

L i c i n i u s I. 312-313 AD. AE Follis. (5.14 gms.). IMP LICINIVS PF AVG, laureate cuirassed bust right. SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Legionary eagle between two vexilla. RIC VI (Rome) 349c. VF, chocolate surfaces.

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(50-65)

259.

Licinius I. 320 AD. AE Follis. (2.82 gms.). IMP L ICINIVS AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust right. VIRTVS EXERCIT, two captives seated under standard inscribed VOT XX. RIC VII (Siscia) 121, Choice VF. Rarity 3.

(75-80)

260.

Licinius II. 318-320 AD. AE Follis. (3.21 gms.). DN VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C, mantled bust right with sceptre.

PROV1DEN TIAE CAESS, Campgate with three turrets. RIC VII (Heraclea) 49v. Unlisted control. XF. Rarity 5.

(85-100)

261.

Licinius II. 317-320 AD. AE Follis. (3.42 gms.). DN VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C, laureate, draped bust right.

PROVIDEN TIAE CAESS, Jupiter standing 1. with Victory. RIC VII (Nicomedia) 34. XF, chocolate sûrfaces. Rarity 1.

(50-65)

262.

Licinius II. 320 AD. AE Follis. (3.48 gms.). LICINI VS IVN NOB CAES, laur. bust 1. holding Victory on globe.

VIRTVS EXERCIT, two capitives beneath trophy, VOT/X. RIC VII (Siscia) 132. aXF, chocalte surfaces.

Rarity 1.

(85-100)

263.

C o n s t a n t i n e I, T h e G r e a t .

317-320 AD. AE Follis. (2.96 gms.). IMP CONSTA NTINVS AVG, mantled bust left with sceptre and mappa. IOVI CONSER VATORI AVGG, Jupiter standing left with sceptre. RIC VII (Alexandria) 22.

XF/VF. Rarity 3.

(85-100)

264.

C o n s t a n t i n e I, T h e G r e a t .

327-328 AD. AE Follis. (3.52 gms.). CONST ΑΝΤΙ NVS MAX AVG, laureate bust right. GLORIA RO MANORVM, Roma seated left on shield with Victory.RIC VII (Constaninople) 23. aXF. Scarce.

(65-75)

265.

C o n s t a n t i n e I, T h e G r e a t .

328 AD. AE Follis. (3.13 gms.). CONSTANTI NVS MAX AVG. diademed bust looking up to God. CONSTANTINI ANA DAFNE, Victory left on cippus, captive before. RIC VII (Constantinople) 32.

Choice XF. Rarity 3.

(200-250)

266.

C o n s t a n t i n e I, T h e G r e a t .

325-326 AD. AE Follis. (3.78 gms.). CONSTAN TINVS AVG, laureate bust right. PROVIDEN TIAE AVGG, camp gate, two turrets, star above. RIC VII (Cyzicus) 34. Superb XF. (75-100)

267.

C o n s t a n t i n e I, T h e G r e a t .

329 AD. AE Follis. (2.39 gms.). CONSTAN TINVS AVG, laureate bust right. DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG, around VOT/XXX in wreath. RIC VII (Rome) 318. Choice XF. Scarce.

(50-65)

268.

C o n s t a n t i n e I, T h e G r e a t .

319 AD. AE Follis. (3.11 gms.). IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust right.

VICTOIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, two Victories holding shield VOT/PP. RIC VII (Siscia) 59. Nice VF. Rarity 3.

(60-75)

269.

C o n s t a n t i n e I, T h e G r e a t .

319 AD. AE Follis. (3.02 gms.). IMP CONSTA NTINVS AVG, helmeted bust left, spear over shoulder and shield on arm. VICT LAETAE PRINC PERP, two Victories facing with shield. RIC VII (Siscia) 82.

Unlisted control mark. XF. Rarity 5.

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270.

C o n s t a n t i n e I, T h e G r e a t .

318-319 AD. AE Follis. (3.15 gms.). CONSTAN TINVS AVG, laureate bust cuirassed right.

XX/MVLT/XXX/TSD. RIC VII (Thessalonica) 31. VF/VF+. Rarity 3.

(50-65)

VOT

271.

C o n s t a n t i n e I, T h e G r e a t .

313 AD. AE Follis. (2.83 gms.). IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, laureate, draped bust right. MARTI CONSERVATORI, Mars standing right with spear and shield. RIC VII (Ticinum) 5. Choice XF/VF,.Rarity 4.

(85-100)

272.

C o n s t a n t i n e I, T h e G r e a t .

322-325 AD. AE Follis. (2.80 gms.). CONSTAN TINVS AVG, laureate bust right. DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG, around VOT/XX in wreath. RIC VII (Ticinum) 167. Choice XF. Nice surfaces.

(50-65)

273.

C o n s t a n t i n e I, T h e G r e a t .

319-320 AD. AE Follis. (2.87 gms.). CONST ANTINVS AVG, helmeted bust right. VIRTVS EXERCIT, Captives benaeth trophy VOT/XX. RIC VII (Ticinum)122. XF. Rarity 2.

(65-80)

274.

C o n s t a n t i n e I, T h e G r e a t .

317 AD. AE Follis. (3.52 gms.). CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right. SOLI INVIC TO COMITI, Sol standing left with globe. RIC VII (Trier) 135. XF. Rarity 2.

(50-65)

275.

C o n s t a n t i n e I, T h e G r e a t .

320-321 AD. AE Follis. (2.93 gms.). CONSTA NTINVS AVG, helmeted bust right. VIRTVS EXERCIT, Two captive beneath trophy of arms. RIC VII (Trier) 279. aXF. Rarity 4.

(75-100)

276.

Constantine Commemerative.

335-337 AD. AE Follis. (1.53 gms.). VRBS ROMA, helmeted bust of Roma left. two stars above. RIC VII (Antioch) 113. Choice XF.

Wolf and twins left, (50-65)

277.

Constantine Commemerative.

336-337 AD. AE Follis. (2.77 gms.). CONSTAN TINOPOLIS, bust of Constaninopolis left with sceptre.

Victory standing left on prow with shield. RIC VII (Antioch) 114. XF. (50-65)

278.

Fausta.

Wife of Constantine. 325-326 AD. AE Follis. (2.94 gms.). FLAV MAX FAVSTA AVG, draped bust right. SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Fausta standing with sons of Constanine in arms. RIC VII (Nicomedia) 130. XF. Rarity 4.

(200-225)

279.

Helena.

Mother of Constantine. 327-328 AD. AE Follis. (3.69 gms.). FL HELENA AVGVSTA, diademned bust right. SECVRITAS REIPVBLICE, Helena standing left holding branch. RIC VII (Alexandria) 48. Choice XF. Rarity 4.

(200-225)

280.

Crispus.

325-326 AD. AE Follis. (3.38 gms.). FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES, laureate bust left. PROVIDEN TIAE CAESS, Camp gate with two turrets, star above. RIC VII (Alexandria) 35. Choice XF. (75-90)

281.

Crispus.

317-320 AD. AE Follis. (2.51 gms.). DN FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES, mantled bust left with mappa and sceptre. IOVI CONSER VATORI CAESS, Jupiter standing left with Victory. RIC VII (Cyzicus) 10.

Nice XF. Rarity 2.

(70-95) 34

282.

Crispus.

317 AD. AE Follis. (3.62 gms.). DN FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES, mantled bust left with mappa and globe. PROVIDEN TIAE CAESS, Camp gate with three turrets. RIC VII (Heraclea) 18. Choice XF. Attractive silvering.

(75-95

283.

Crispus.

321 AD. AE Follis. (2.77 gms.). CRISPVS NOB CAES, laureate bust right. CAESARVM NOSTRORVM around VOT/X in wreath. RIC VII (Rome) 240. Choice XF. (50-65)

284.

Crispus.

320 AD. AE Follis. (3.47 gms.). IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES, bust left with spear and shield. VIRTVS EXERCIT, captives beneath trophy, VOT/X. RIC VII (Siscia) 113. aXF. Rarity 3.

(75-95) Crispus.

320-321 AD. AE Follis. 3.11 gms.). IVL CRIS PVS NOB C, laureate bust right. CAESARVM NOSTRORVM around VOT/V in wreath. RIC VII (Siscia) 161. XF. Scarce.

(55-70)

285.

286.

Crispus.

317-318 AD. AE Follis. (3.08 gms.). CRISPVS NOB CAES, laureate and cuirassed bust right.

PRINCIPIA IV VENTVTIS, Prince standing left in military dress. RIC VII (Ticinum) 76. Choice XF. Rarity 4.

(100-125)

287.

Crispus.

319 AD. AE Follis. (2.61 gms.). FL IVL CRISPVS NOB C, radiate bust right. VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, two Victories holding shield. RIC VII (Ticinum) 93. VF+/VF. Rarity 3.

(100-125)

288.

Constantine II. 322-323 AD. AE Follis. (2.74 gms.). CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate bust right. CAESARVM NOSTRORVM around VOT/X in wreath. RIC VII (Aries) 255. Nice XF. (50-65)

289.

Constantine II. 327-328 AD. AE Follis. (3.60 gms.). CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate bust left. PROVIDENTIAE CAESS, Camp gate with two turrets, star above. RIC VII (Alexandria) 46. Superb XF. Rarity 4.

(65-80)

290.

Constantine II. 329-330 AD. AE Follis. (2.24 gms.). CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate bust right. CLOR ΙΑ EXERC ITVS, Two soldiers and two standards. RIC VII (Antioch) 87. Choice XF. (50-65)

291.

Constantine II. 321 AD. AE Follis. (3.52 gms.). CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate bust right. CAESARVM NOSTRORVM around VOT/V in wreath. RIC VII (Rome) 236. XF. (50-65)

292.

Constantius II. 347-355 AD. AV Solidus. (4.39 gms.). FL IVL CONSTAN TIVS PERP AVG, diademed bust right.

GLORIA REIPVBLICAE, Roma and Constantinopolis enthroned. VOT XX MVLT XXX on shield. RIC (Antioch) 81. XF. Rarity 2. Nice style.

(900-1000)

293.

Gratian.

367-383 AD. MUiarense. (4.44 gms.). DN GRATIANVS PF AVG, diademed bust right. VOT V MVLT X in wreath. RIC (Aries) 14. Toned VF+. Rarity 3.

(2200-2400)

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294.

Valentinian II. 378-383 AD. AV Solidus. (4.46 gms.). DN VALENTINI ANVS IVN PF AVG, diademed bust to right.

CONCOR DIA AVGGG, in ex: CONOB. Constantinopolis seated facing. RIC 44b, variety. Superb XF. Great style.

(1400-1500)

295.

Valentinian II. 375-392 AD. Miliarense. (3.88 gms.). DN VALENTINIANVS IVN PF AVG, diademed bust right. VIRTVS EXERCITVS, emperor standing right holding shield and a spear. RIC (Trier) 53b. Toned XF. Rare.

(1800-2000)

296.

Leo I. 457-474 AD. AV Solidus. (4.36 gms.). DN LEO PE RPET AVG, helmeted bust three quarters right with spear. VICTORI AVGGG (D), in ex:CONOB. Victory standing left with cross. Berk 13. XF. (450-475)

297.

Zeno.

476-491 AD. AV Solidus. (4.48 gms.). DN ZENO PERP AVG, three quarters helmeted bust, head to right. VICTORI AAVGGG S, in ex: CONOB. Winged Victory left with cross. RIC Hunter 8. Superb XF. Great style for this period.

(850-900)

BYZANTIUM 298.

Justinian I. 527-565 AD. AE Decanummium. (5.41 gms.). DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. ANNO XXG between large I. Constantinople mint. SB-168. aVF. Scarce.

(65-75)

299.

J u s t i n i a n I. 527-565 AD. AE Follis. (22.94 gms.). DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG, Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing.

Large M, ANNO XIII, Officina A, Nicomedia mint.SB 201. Choice VF, nice green patina.

(140-165)

300.

Justin II. 565-578 AD. AE 12 Nummia. (6.66 gms.). DN IVSTINVS PP, Diademed and draped bust right. I + B, in ex: ALEX. Alexandria mint. SB-389. Choice VF. (50-65)

301.

Justin II. 565-578 AD. AE Decanummium. (3.78 gms.). DN IVSTINVS PP AVG, facing helmeted bust. Large "I", VS to left. ΤΙ/NI to right. Carthage mint. SB-399. VF. Scarce.

(75-85)

302.

Justin II. 565-578 AD. AE Decanummium. (5.46 gms.). Fragmentary legend. Facing bust of Justin and Sophia. N, large "I", M. Carthage mint. SB 400. VF, Rare. Ex: Buchan & Dowell Sale, Ex; Goodacre Collection.

(65-85)

303.

Maurice Tiberius.

582-602 AD. AE Decanummium. (3.62 gms.).DN MAVRI TIB PP AVG, bust facing. Pellet surmounted by cross potent. Ν to left, M to right. X below. Four pellets in field. SB 564. F/VF. Scarce and seldom offered.

(45-50)

304.

Heraclius.

610-641 AD. AV Solidus. (4.49 gms.). ddNNhERACLIVS ET hERA CONST PP AV, facing bust of Heraclius and Herclius Constantine. VICTORIA AVG Υ Β, cross, in ex: CONOB. Berk 120, SB 738.

Choice XF. (300-325)

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305.

Heraclius.

610-641 AD. Ae Follis. (11.13 gms.). Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine standing facing. Κ to right.

Large M between ANNO and XX. Officina D. Constantinople mint. SB 809. Choice VF. Rare this nice.

(100-125)

306.

Heraclius.

610-641 AD. AE 1/2 Follis. (3.22 gms.). DN ERACLIO PP AVG, bearded bust facing. Large XX pellet between, Ε to right. In ex: KRTG. Carthage mint. SB 874. Nice VF. Black patina.

(60-65)

307.

Constantine IV. 668-685 AD. AV Solidus. (4.42 gms.). DN CONIT A NVSPP, helmeted bust facing, sword on shoulder.VICTO A A VYYE, Heraclius and Tiberius either side of cross on steps. Berk 171, Seaby 1155.

Choice XF. (400-425)

308.

Basil I , T h e M a c e d o n i a n .

867-886 AD. Miliaresion. (2.35 gms.). IhSYS XRISTYS NICA, cross potent on three steps. +bASI/LIOS CE/CONSTAN/TIN PISTV/bASILIS/ROMEO in six lines. SB 1708. Toned XF. Scarce.

(200-210)

309.

Basil I, T h e M a c e d o n i a n .

867-886 AD. AE Follis. (5.94 gms.). + bASILIOS S CON__, facing bust of Basil and Constantine, labarum between. +bASIL/S CONST AN/TINOS EN 0_/bASILEIS R/OMAON. SB 1720. Nice VF. (75-80)

310.

J o h n I Tzimisces.

969-976 AD. Miliaresion. (2.45 gms.). + IhSYS XCRISTYS NICA *, cross crosslet on two steps. In center circular medallion with bust of John. +IWANN/EN XW AVTO/CRAT. SB 1792. Choice VF+.

(150-175)

311.

J o h n I Tzimisces.

969-976 AD. AE 17mm. (3.06 gms.). Monogram of John. Cherson mint monogram. Ex: Goodacre Collection. SB 1794. Choice aXF. Very Rare this nice.

(250-275)

312.

M a n u e l I. 1143-1180. El. Aspron Trachy. (3.80 gms.). Christ standing facing on dias, IC XC and stars either side.

MA , Manuel and St. Theodore between patriarchal cross. SB 1959. Near XF. Above average for issue.

(275-325)

313.

M a n u e l I. 1143-1180. AE 1/2 Tetarteron. (1.23 gms.). Monogram of Manuel. Bust of Manuel facing, wearing crown and loros and holding labarum. Uncertain Greek mint. SB 1979. Choice VF, green patina. Scarce this nice.

(45-50)

314.

Isaac II, Angelus.

1185-1195. El. Aspron Trachy. (3.76 gms.). MP OV either side of Virgin enthroned facing, head of infant Jesus on lap. ICAA , Isaac (1.) and Archangel Michael standing, X/M to right. SB 2002. Choice XF. Very scarce this nice.

(325-350)

315.

John VIII Paleologus.

1423-1448. Half Hyperpyron (6.70 gms.). Bust of Christ facing in ben- ediction, IC XC either side.

Bearded bust of John facing, + I EC P C . SB 2250. Nice VF. Flan above average for issue.

(100-125)

316.

John VIII Paleologus.

1423-1448. Quarter Hyperpyron. (3.23 gms.). Bust of Christ facing with hands raised in benediction.

IC XC. Bearded bust of John facing. _ W A N H C EC OTH Ο A OC, around. SB 2254. VF. Scarce legend variety.

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DARK AGES 317.

Lombards.

Interregnum. 574-584 AD. Av Tremissis. (1.45 gms.). DN IVSTI NVS PP AVG, around bust of Justin II. VICTORIA AVGVSTORVN, Victory advancing with wreath and globus. BMC Wroth 1 (PI XVIII, 1). XF on nice flan. Rare.

(550-575)

318.

L o m b a r d s in B e n e v e n t u m .

Adelchis u n d e r Louis II & Engilberge. 853-878 AD. Denier. (1.12 gms.). + LVDOVICVS IMP, cross atop of three steps. + ANGILBERG ANP around cross. Sambon 84. Toned VF+. Rare and seldom offered.

(400-450)

319.

Ostrogoths.

A t h a l a r i c . 526-534 AD. AE Pentanummia. (1.59 gms.). Helmeted head of Roma right, INVIC TAROMA around. +DN ATHALARICVS RIX around V. BMC Wroth 60. Nice F/VF. Rare and seldom offered.

(225-250)

320.

Ostrogoths.

Athalric, u n d e r Justinian I at Rome. 527-534 AD, AE 10 Nummia. (2.73 gms.). DN IVSTINI NVS PP AVG, diademned and draped bust right. "X" within wreath. BMC Wroth 42. Choice aXF. Green patina. Rare.

(200-225)

321.

Vandals.

G u n t h a m u n d . 484-496 AD. Siliqua. (1.04 gms.). DNRXG VNTH(A), diademned bust right. D.N in wreath. BMC Wroth 3. VF. Scarce.

(200-225)

322.

Visigoths.

Sisebut. 612-621 AD. AV Tremissis. (1.44 gms.). + SISEBVTVS REX, facing bust. * TOLETO PIVS, facing bust. Toledo mint. Miles 183a. Choice VF. Scarce.

(675-700)

323.

Visigoths.

Sisebut. 612-621 AD. AV Tremissis. (1.44 gms.). + SISEBVTVS RE, facing bust. + ISPALI PIVD, facing bust. Ispalia mint. Miles 187a. Choice XF. Scarce.

(850-900)

324.

Visigoths.

S u i n t h i l a . 621-631 AD. AV Tremissis. (1.43 gms.) + SVINTHILA REX, facing bust. +EMERITA PIVS, facing bust. Emerita mint. Miles 235a. Nice VF. (625-650)

MEDIEVAL 325.

BOHEMIA Ulrich, 1012-1033. Denar (0.87 gms.). VDALRICVS, around temple. ScS/WE+EZ/LAVS. Fiala Doneb.

214. Choice aXF. (225-240)

326.

BOHEMIA Bretislaus I. 1037-1055. Denar (0.98 gms). +BRACISLAV around cross. St. Wenceslaus facing. Fiala Doneb. 261. Toned VF, small edge crack.

(140-160)

327.

BOHEMIA Wenceslaus II. 1297-1305. Prager Groschen. (3.67 gms.). +WENCEZLAVS SECVNDVS, around crown. +DEI GRATIA REX BOEMIE. +GROSSI PRAGENSES, lion rampant left. Fiala Doneb. 807. Toned XF. (100-125) 39

328.

BOSNIA. Stefan Π . 1461-1461. Denar. (1.04 gms.). + STEFAN IRAGL, crowned helmet and shield. S GREGO RI PAPE, St. Gregorius standing. Rengjeo 1133 variety. Choice VF+. Rare.

(225-250)

329.

CRUSADER, Achaia.

Robert of Anjou (?). 1346-1364. AV Ducat. (3.36 gms.). AZD KDA Ζ DIVO SM VENET DVX‫ ״‬Doge kneeling before St. Mark. STT+TEDATETOTV. RDISISTEDVCAT, Christ standing facing. ANS NNM 128. PI XII, 1. VF. Scarce.

(200-225)

330.

CRUSADER, Acre.

In the name of al-Salih Isma il. Dated 1253 in Arabic around outer edge. Dirham. (2.99 gms.). Type V. Three lines of script, box and dots around. Metcalf 137. VF. Rare. Early Dated.

(250-275)

331.

C R U S A D E R , Asia M i n o r .

Levantine imitation. Late 14th Century. Gigliato. (3.80 gms.). +hOR CICI I) EIOTIE IIC ISIC ΙΓ CI, King enthroned. +DODO RR CCII SIC ICII)LIG IITI Ε II, cross. Immitation of Robert of Anjou Sicilian issue. Schlumberger PI XVIII, 18. Toned aXF. Rare.

(250-275)

332.

CRUSADER, Cyprus.

Henry II. 1285-1324. Gros. (4.50 gms.). hENRI REI DE, King enthroned facing. No field marks. + IERVSAL'M Ε D'ChlPR' around Cross of Jerusalem. Metcalf 496. Toned VF. Scarce.

(85-95)

333.

CRUSADER, Cyprus.

Hugh IV. 1324-1359. Gros. (4.56 gms.). + hUGVE EREID, King enthroned facing. No field marks. + IERVSAL'M ED ChlPR, around Cross of Jerusalem. Metcalf 571. Near XF for type.

(50-75)

334.

CRUSADER, Rhodes.

Knights of St. John. Helion of Villeneuve. 1319-1346 Gigliato. (3.70 gms.). +FR ELION D VILENOVA D'l GRA MR, Grandmaster kneeling before cross. + OSPITAL'S IOhlS IRL MI QT RODI, around cross. Metcalf 822. Toned VF+. Rare.

(175-200)

335.

CRUSADER, Rhodes.

Knights of St. John. Roger of Pins. 1355-1365. Gigliato. (3.80 gms.). + F. ROGERIVS D PINIBVS DI GRA M, Grandmaster kneeling before cross. +OSPITAL S IOhlS IRLNI QT ROD, cross. Metcalf 841.

Nice VF. Scarce.

(150-175)

336.

337.

CRUSADER, Rhodes.

Knights of St. John. R a y m o n d B e r e n g a r . 1365-1374. Gigliato. (3.93 gms.). + E. REIMVNDVS BERENGER II D G M, Grandmaster kneeling before cross, shield in right field. + OPITAL IOh IRL Ml QT RODI, cross. Metcalf 853. VF. Scarce.

(150-175) FRANCE, Carolingian.

C h a r l e m a g n e . 768-814. Denier. (1.08 gms.) CARO LVS in two lines. RFX, Ε above, to right ::.

Milan mint. Ex: Baronowsky Sale, Milan 1931, Lot #12. CNI Type 34. Toned XF. Possibly the finest known. Of the highest rarity.

(4500-5000)

338.

FRANCE, Carolingian.

Charlemagne.

768-814. Denier. (1.75 gms.). +CARLVS REX FR, cross. +PAP.IA (Italy, Pavia mint), Carolus monogram. M&G 207. Toned aXF. Rare and popular.

(1100-1200)

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339.

FRANCE, Carolingian.

Louis the Pius. 814-840. Obol. (0.66 gms.). +H LVDOVICVS IMP, cross and four pellets. +X PISTIANA RELIGIO, temple. Indeterminate mint. M&G 473. Toned choice VF. Very Rare.

(275-300)

340.

FRANCE, Carolingian.

Charles the Bald. 843-877. Denier. (1.54 gms.). +GRATIAD - IREX, Carolus monogram. +CINOMANIS CIVITAS (Le Mans mint), cross. M&G 905. Toned superb XF. (200-225)

341.

FRANCE, Carolingian.

Charles the Bald. 843-877. Denier. (1.54 gms.). +CARLVS REX FR, cross and four pellets.+AVRELIANVS (Orleans mint), view of city gate. M&G 944. Choice VF. Rare.

(250-275)

342.

FRANCE, Carolingian.

Charles the Bald. 843-877. Denier. (1.62 gms.). +CARLVS REX FR, cross. +MET+VLLO (Melle mint), Carolus monogram. M&G 1064. Toned choice VF. (120-140)

343.

FRANCE, Carolingian.

Charles the Bald. 843-877. Denier. (1.73 gms.). +CARLVS REX, cross. +TOLOSA (Toulouse mint), Carolus monogram. M&G 1097. Toned VF. Rare mint.

(145-170)

344.

FRANCE, Carolingian.

Charles the Bald. 843-877. Obol. (0.83 gms.).+ CARLVS REX, cross. +TO- LOSA (Toulouse mint), Carolus monogram. M&G 1098. Choice VF+, Very Rare.

(175-200)

345.

FRANCE, Carolingian.

Charles the Bald. 843-877. Denier. (1.58 gms.). Temple type. Indeterminate mint.+CARLVS REX FR, cross with pellet in each angle. XPISTIANA RELIGIO, temple. M&G 1157. XF, dirty.

(150-175)

346.

FRANCE, Carolingian.

Charles the Bald. 843-877. Denier. (1.35 gms.). +GRATIAD - IREX, Carolus monogram. +CACARNVS CIVITAS, cross. Mint unkown in M&G or BMC. Unpublished. Toned aVF. Rare.

(200-250)

347.

FRANCE, Carolingian.

O d o . 888-898. Denier. (1.62 gms.). Mint of Limoges. +GRATIAD IRE, around +/ODO/+ in center. +LIMOVICAS CIVIS, cross. M&G 1332. Toned VF. Nice large flan.

(125-150)

348.

FRANCE St. Louis IX. 1226-1270. Gros Tournois. (3.98 gms.). +BNDICTVS SIT NOME DNI NRE DEI IHV XPI around +LVDOVICVS REX with cross in center. Twelve fleurs-de-lis around TVRONIS CIVITAS, castle in center. Ciani 180. Toned XF. Scarce and popular.

(200-225)

349.

FRANCE. Philip IV. 1285-1314. Gros Tournois. (4.03 gms.). + PhlLIPPVS REX around cross. "L" with fleurde-lis. + TVRONIS CIVIS, castle. Twelve fleurs-de-lis around. Ciani 203. Nice VF+.

(85-100)

350.

FRANCE, Anglo-Gallic.

R i c h a r d the L i o n h e a r t e d . 1169-1196. Denier. (0.99 gms.). +RICARDVS REX, cross.

TAVIE/NSIS in three lines. Elias 8, Toned VF. popular type.

(65-75)

42

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351.

FRANCE, Anglo-Gallic.

Edward ΠΙ. 1325-1362. Guyennois d'Or. (3.84 gms.).ED D GRA REX A G U E DO AQVLTAIE, King right in full aimour under gothic portico. Two leopards at his feet. +GLIA IN EXCELCIS DEO ET IN TERRA PAX hOBVS, floriated cross. Elias 50. aXF, small scratch in obv field. Very Rare.

(3500-4000)

352.

FRANCE, Anglo-Gallic.

E d w a r d the Black Prince. 1330-1376. Sterling. (0.88 gms.).+ ED PO GIT REG ANGL Β (Bourdeaux). Half length figure of Prince facing right with sword. PRI CPS AQV TAE around long cross. Elias 188. VF. Scarce.

(125-140)

353.

FRANCE, Besancon.

Charles V. 1624. 2 Gros D'argent. (2.83 gms.). +CAROLVS V IMPERATOR, laureate bust left, 16 24 across field. +MONETA CIV IMP BISONT, eagle between two columns. Poey D'Avant 5416. Toned XF. Scarce.

(200-225)

354.

FRANCE, Provence.

Charles I of Anjou. 1246-1285. Gros Tournois. (4.10 gms.). +KAROLVS SCL REX, cross. COMES PVINCIE, Castle. Poey D'Avant 3940. Choice XF. Rare.

(250-275)

355.

G E R M A N Y , Aachen.

City issue. 1421. Groschen. (1.84 gms.) + ANNO DOMINI MILLESIMO CCCC XXI, inner MONETA VRB AQVS, short cross. SCS KAROL MA GNVS IMPERATO, Charlemage with globe and twin turrets of city of Aachen. Saurma 2811, Frey 19. Choice VF. Rare. Early Dated.

(225-250)

356.

GERMANY, Altdorf.

Hugo von M o n t f o r t . 1232-1242. Bracteat (0.42 gms.). Half length of bishop facing with reliquary and staff. Bonhoff 1850. Superb XF. Toned.

(275-300)

357.

GERMANY, Bonn.

H e r m a n n IV. 1480-1508. AV Florin. (3.27 gms.). h'MAI'ELECTI ECCLE'COLON, St. Peter with key above shield. ΜΟΝΕ NOVA A VRE BONNE with Ion cross mounted with shield. De Mey 690. Toned VF. (535-550)

358.

GERMANY, Brandenburg.

Joachim I and Albrecht. 1500. Halbgroschen. (1.10 gms.). MON ERAC FORT MVC (1500), long cross surmounted by shield. + IOCh A EL BR GLBRAL, double headed eagle. Frey 530v. aVF. Rare.

Early Dated.

(175-200)

359.

GERMANY, Cologne.

W a l r a m von Jülich. 1332-1349. Tumose. (3.79 gms.). + WALRAM ARChlEPCS COLONIE, facing bust of Walram. + MONETA TVYEIEN, around cross. Deutz mint. Saurma 2669. Toned VF+.

(175-200)

360.

GERMANY, Dortmund.

Otto Ι Π . 983-1002. Denar. (1.32 gms.) +ODDO+ REX around cross and four pellets. THERT/+/MANNI in three lines. Dannenberg 743. Toned XF. Rare.

(300-325)

361.

GERMANY, Pfalz.

Friedrich I. 1449-1476. Groschen (2.05 gms.). FRID' C Ρ R DVX BA, St. Peter with key. ΜΟΝΕ NOVA BACh, around arms. Bacherach mint. Saurma 2433, Toned VF, well struck for issue.

(50-65)

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362.

GERMANY, Saxony.

E r n s t , Albrecht & Wilhelm. 1475. Half Spitzgroschen (1.43 gms.). + Ε W A DG DVCS SA TV L MANS, shield. * GROSSVS NOVVS MARChAS "75", around shield. Saurma 4396, Toned VF. Early doled.

(85-100)

363.

GERMANY, Saxony.

E r n s t , Albrecht & Wilhelm. 1475. Half Spitzgroschen. (1.57 gms.). » E W A D G DVCS SA TV L MAHS, shield. * GROSSVS N O W S MARChAS "75", around shield. Saurma 4396. VF. Early Dated.

(85-100)

364.

GERMANY, Strasburg.

Karl von Lothringen. 1592-1607. 1/4 Taler. (8.31 gms.). CAROL D G CARD LOTH EP ARGENT ET MET, bearded bust left. Bishop's hat above shield, ALSAS LANGRA below. El. 253. Toned XF. (200-225)

365.

GERMANY, Trier.

Jacob von Sierk. 1448. Groschen (2.01 gms.). Coblentz mint. A' DN' M CCCC XLVIII, St. Peter enthroned. ΜΟΝΕ NOVA COVE , quartered arms of Trier, Mainz and Palatinate. Saurma 2629, Frey 79.

Toned choice VF. Rare. Early Dated.

(250-275)

366.

HUNGARY Andreas I. 1046-1061.

Toned VF+. Scarce.

Denar. (0.45 gms.). REX ANDREAS, cross. + PANONEIA, cross. Rethy 12.

(100-125)

367.

HUNGARY Andreas II. 1205-1235. Denar. (0.56 gms.). Two busts facing, castle between, crescent over star below. Dragon left, tree behind. "Tet" in right field. Rethy 226. VF. Rare. Jewish moneyer's issue.

(200-225)

368.

HUNGARY Bela IV. 1235-1270. Denar. (0.55 gms.). Two fleur-de-lis over crescent, castle above. "Aleph" in wreath. Rethy 241var. Toned VF. Rare. Jewish moneyer's issue.

(200-225)

369.

HUNGARY Bela IV. 1235-1270. Denar. (0.60 gms.). REX BELA (Aleph), facing bust. Eagle standing left with spread wings. Rethy 246. VF. Rare. Jewish moneyer's issue.

(200-225)

370.

I T A L Y , Arezzo.

Republic. 13th-14th Century. Grosso. (1.78 gms.). + SA DONATVS, St. Donatus half length figure facing. + DE ARITIO, cross. CNI 5. Superb XF. Toned.

(300-350)

371..

I T A L Y , Lucca.

Time of Otto IV. 1200-1214. Grosso. (1.80 gms.). +.OTTO.REX. around THT monogram. +.S. VVLT'.DELVCA., facing bust. CNI 5. Toned superb XF. (275-300)

372.

ITALY, Milan.

Republic. 1250-1310. Ambrosino (Grosso). (2.89 gms.). SCS AM BROSIV', St. Ambrosius seated facing. MEDIOLANV, cross. Castcllotti 3var. Superb XF. Toned. Scarce.

(350-400)

373.

ITALY, Milan.

Luchino and Giovanni Visconti. 1339-1349. Grosso. (2.62 gms.).+ IOHES 3 LVChlNVS VICECOMITES around cross. S AMBROSI MEDIOLANV, St. Ambrosius seated facing. Crippa 3. aVF. Scarce and seldom offered.

(165-190) 44

374.

I T A L Y , N a p l e s & Sicily.

Charles II of Anjou. 1285-1309. Saluto. (3.18 gms.).+ KAROL SCD IERL' ET SIC1L REX, around shield. AVE GRACIA PLENA DNS TECVM, around Annunciation scene. Pannuti 2. Toned aXF. Scarce.

(175-200)

375.

ITALY, Naples.

F e r d i n a n d I of Aragon. 1458-1494. Coronato. (3.93 gms.).+ FERANDVS D G R SICILIE HIER, crowned bust right. Τ behind. IVSTA TVE NDA, St. Michael spearing a dragon. Pannuti 17b. XF. (150-175)

376.

ITALY, Naples.

F e r d i n a n d I of Aragon. 1458-1494. Armellino. (1.74 gms.). FERRANDVS.D.G.R.SIC, shield.

SERNA * OMNIA, weasel left with banner inscribed DECORVM. Pannuti 22. Choice VF. Scarce.

(175-200)

377.

ITALY, Trento.

City coinage. 1235-1247. Grosso. (1.67gms.). +.IPS.TRIDENTI, Bishop facing left. + .INPERATOR* around +F. CNI 6s. Toned choice XF. (200-225)

378.

I T A L Y , Venice.

Giovanni Dandolo. 1280-1289. Grosso. (2.01 gms.). IO DANDVL' SM VENETI DVX, Doge and St. Mark standing. Christ enthroned, IC XC to either side. CNI 15 similar. Toned VF. (50-55)

379.

I T A L Y , Venice.

L e o n a r d L o r e d a n . 1501-1521. Soldino. (0.29 gms.). LE LAV S.M.V. around Doge kneeling before St. Mark. DVX below. LA VS TI BI SOLI around Christ standing on tablet with F C. CNI 42 variety.

VF. (35-40)

380.

ITALY, Verona.

Frederick Π . 1218-1250. Grosso of 20 Denarii. (1.64 gms.). +*VE*RO*NA* around cross. + IV+ CI+EV+CI around cross. Perini 24. Nice XF. (100-125)

381.

LOWLANDS, Brabant.

M a r y of Burgundy. 1478. Briquet. (2.99 gms.). + BENEDIC hEREDITATI TVE A 1478 around cross. +MARIA DEI G DVCISS BG BRAB Ζ LI, lion supporting shield. Frey 185 variety. Fine. Some weakness. "78" clear in date. Early Dated.

(75-100)

382.

LOWLANDS, Flanders.

M a r y of Burgundy. 1479. Gros. (1.61 gms.). + BENEDIC ΑΙΑ MEA DNO 1479, around cross. +MARIA DVCISSA BG CO * B, around monogram. Bruges mint. VG&H #41-3a. Toned aVF. Some flatness. Scarce. Early Dated.

(145-165)

383.

LOWLANDS, Hainaut.

M a r g a r e t of Constantinople. 1244-1280. Petit Gros. (2.25 gms.). + MONETA VALENCE NENCIS, knight on horseback right. + MARGARETA COMITISSA around + SIGNVM CRVCIS around cross.

Boudeau 2087. Near VF, nicely centered.

(150-175)

384.

LOWLANDS, Utrecht.

David of Burgundy. 1478. Double Gros. (2.98 gms.). +MONETA NOVA EPIS TRAIECTENS around ANNO DNI M CCCC LXXVIII around shield of arms. DNSD AVID MEM ETO, around cross. Frey 186.

VF. Scarce. Early Dated.

(225-250)

45

385.

POMERANIA Bogislaus X. 1489. Schilling. (1.13 gms.). Shield of Rügen on long cross dividing NONE TA NO VA GA RE 89. Griffin left. +BVGSLAVS D G DVX STETL. Saurma 4846, Frey 325. VF. Scarce. Nice date. Early Dated.

(175-200)

386.

RUSSIA, Novgorod City Coinage. 1447-1470. Denga. (0.70 gms). King standing right receiving a man left. Petrov 420s.

Toned Choice XF, Rare this nice.

(325-350)

387.

SPAIN. Peter I, the Cruel. 1350-1369. Bianca (0.87 gms.). PETRVS REX, facing crowned bust. PETRVS REX CASTE, castle. Heiss 9. Near XF. Rare portrait type.

(175-200)

388.

SPAIN, Barcelona.

Peter IV the Ceremonious. 1336-1387. Croat. (2.95 gms.). + PETRVS DEI GRACIA REX, crowned bust left. CIVI TASB ARCK NONA, long cross with annulets and pellets. Heiss 1. Toned VF. (200-225)

389.

SPAIN, Barcelona.

M a r t i n I the " E l d e r " . 1396-1410. Croat. (3.20 gms.). + MARTINVS DEI GRA REX, crowned bust left. CIVI TASB ARCK NONA, long cross with annulets and pellets. Heiss 1. Toned aXF. Rare.

(325-350)

390.

SPAIN, Barcelona.

F e r d i n a n d Π , the Catholic. 1479-1516. Croat. (3.03 gms.). FERNANDVS D G RE, crowned bust left. CIVI TASB ARCK NONA, long cross with annulets and pellets. Heiss 1. VF, toned. Scarce.

(200-225)

CELTIC ENGLAND 391.

Armorican Islands.

75-50 BC. Billon Stater. (6.25 gms.). Crude head right with an anchor shaped nose. Horse prancing right with a boar below. Seaby 14. VF+/VF. Choice.

(75-80)

392.

Belgic M i g r a t i o n Period.

Circa 80 BC. AV Quarter Stater (1.37 gms.). Four leaved flower. Floral design surmounted on zig zag base connected to annulet. Mack 39v., Choice VF. Excessively Rare.

(475-525)

393.

Belgic M i g r a t i o n Period.

D u r o t r i g e s . 60BC-20AD. Stater. (5.94 gms.). Crude design resembling laureate head left. Line and pellet horse left. Mack 317, Seaby 60. aXF, nice metal quality.

(145-175)

394.

Belgic M i g r a t i o n Period.

D u r o t r i g e s . 60BC-20AD. Quarter Stater. (1.06 gms.). Starfish design. Geometric pattern. Mack 320, Seaby 61a. Choice VF+. Rare.

(150-175)

395.

Belgic M i g r a t i o n Period.

40-20 BC. AV Quarter Stater. (1.18 gms.). Large pellet surrounded by a circular wreath. Horse standing right, Τ shaped object above, pellet below. Mack 81, Nicely centered VF, Rare.

(450-475)

396.

Belgic M i g r a t i o n Period.

Iceni. Eppillus. 10BC-60AD. Quarter Unit. (1.02 gms.). Stylized head right. Horse to right, wheel above. Mack 414, Seaby 74. Toned VF. Nice quality.

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397.

A t r e b a t e s & Regni.

V e r i c a . 10-40 AD. AV Quarter Stater. (1.15 gms.). COM F on a sunken tablet, ring ornament above and below. VI above bridled horse right on exergual line. Mack 112, Seaby 100. Choice XF, Scarce.

(550-575)

398.

A t r e b a t e s & Regni.

Verica. 10-40 AD. AV Quarter Stater. (1.15 gms.). COM F on tablet surrounded by border of dots. VI, Bridled horse walking right on exergual line. Mack 113, Seaby 100. Choice VF+/aXF, Scarce.

(450-475)

399.

A t r e b a t e s & Regni.

Verica.10-40 AD. Unit. (1.18 gms.). COM F, dot below, crescent above and below, around border of dots. Star above a boar to right, VIRI below. Mack 115, Seaby 104. Choice VF, small pits in obv field.

(175-200)

400.

Atrebates & Regni.

Verica. 10-40 AD. Unit. (1.22 gms.). COM F between pellets and crescents. VIRI, Boar to right on exergual line. Mack 115, Seaby 104. VF/F, Scarce.

(120-150)

401.

A t r e b a t e s & Regni.

Verica. 10-40 AD. Unit. (0.94 gms.). COM F on raised tablet, crescents above and below. Eagle standing with spread wing, serpent in beak. Mack -, Seaby 104a similar. Nice VF. Very Rare.

(300-325)

402.

A t r e b a t e s & Regni.

Verica. 10-40 AD. Unit. (1.14 gms.). VERICA COMMI F around center globe. Lion running right, crescent above, REX below. Mack 123, Seaby 105. Choice VF/VF+. Rare.

(325-350)

403.

A t r e b a t e s & Regni.

Verica. 10-40 AD. Unit. (0.89 gms.). COMMI F, horseman charging right holding shield. VERICA, horseman charging right holding a spear. Mack 128, Seaby 106. Superb XF. Rare this nice.

(375-400)

404.

A t r e b a t e s & Regni.

Verica. 10-40 AD. Unit. (1.26 gms.). VERICA, partly draped figure seated right. COMMI F, sceptre between two cornucopiae issuing from vase. Mack 129, Seaby 107. aXF, Rare.

(300-325)

405.

A t r e b a t e s & Regni.

Verica. 10-40 AD. Unit. (1.17 gms.). VIRI CA, draped bust of Tiberius right. (CO)M MIF, naked male standing with left arm raised. Mack 131, Seaby 108. XF, Rare.

(400-450)

406.

A t r e b a t e s & Regni.

Verica. 10-40 AD. Unit. (1.29 gms.). VIRICA above bull butting right, REX below exergual line.

COM MIF dividing helemted and bearded figure left, head on a table. Mack -, Seaby 108c. VF+/XF. Rare.

(400-450)

407.

A t r e b a t e s & Regni.

Verica. 10-40 AD. Quarter Unit. (0.23 gms.). VIRI before head of Tiberius right. C.F with a celtic tore around. Mack 132, Seaby 110. Superb XF, Rare.

(350-375)

408.

A t r e b a t e s & Regni.

Verica. 10-40 AD. Quarter Unit. (0.25 gms.). VERI COM around a cornucopiae. Lion (?) prancing right. Mack -, Seaby -. Apparently unpublished. VF. Rare.

(375-400)

48

409.

A t r e b a t e s & Regni.

V e r i c a . 10-40 AD. Quarter Unit. (0.26 gms.). Bull butting to the right. Eagle left with spread wing eating a snake in talons. Mack -, Seaby -. VF+, lightly crystalized. Rare !!

(275-300)

410.

A t r e b a t e s & Regni.

Epaticcus. 25-35 AD. Unit. (1.16 gms.). EPATI before head of Herakles right. Eagle standing, wings spread, snake in talons. Mack 263, Seaby 113. Superb XF. (200-225)

411.

A t r e b a t e s & Regni.

C a r a t a c u s . 35-40 AD. Unit. (1.20 gms.). CARA, Bust of Hercules right. Eagle standing left on snake.

Mack 265, Seaby 117. aXF. Very Rare.

(900-1000)

412.

Kent, The Cantii.

Eppilus. 10-25 AD. Unit. (1.26 gms.). Bearded male head right. EPI above lion prancing right, COM below, F before. Mack 305, Seaby 131v. Choice XF, Rare this nice.

(350-375)

413.

K e n t , The C a n t i i .

Eppillus. 10-25 AD. Unit. (1.25 gms.). Bearded male head right, in wreath. EPPI above boar right, COM below. Mack -, cf. Seaby 131 variant. Choice VF, Very Rare.

(550-600)

414.

A t r e b a t e s & Regni.

Eppillus. Before 10 AD. AV Quarter Stater. (1.19 gms.). CALLEV between to stars. EPPI above lion springing right, star below. Mack 107, Seaby 95. Choice XF. Rare.

(550-575)

415.

Kent, The Cantii.

A m m i n u s . Circa 15AD. Quarter Unit. (0.32 gms.). A within curved line star. Bird right, branch before, cross behind. Mack 316, Seaby 138. Choice aXF, Very Rare.

(325-350)

416.

Essex, The Trinovantes.

Dubnovellaunus. 1-10 AD. AV Stater. (5.43 gms.). Two crescents in center of wreath terminating in ring ornament. DVBNOVIILLA(VN), horse galloping left, palm below. Mack 275, Seaby 152. VF/VF+, Rare good metal quality.

(900-1000)

417.

The Catuvellauni.

Cunobeline. 10-40 AD. Unit. (1.10 gms.). CVNO beofre winged bust right. TASCIO before sphinx seated left. Mack 237, Seaby 222. F/VF, lightly crystalized. Rare.

(250-275)

ROMAN ENGLAND 418.

Antoninus Pius. 138-161 AD. AE As. (9.29 gms.). Laureate bust right. Britannia seated left on rock.

Seaby 499, Fine, nice patina. Rare.

(150-175)

419.

Constantine I, the Great. 320-321 AD. AE 3. (3.07 gms.). CONSTA NTINVS AVG, helmeted bust right. V1RTVS EXERCIT, two captives beneath standard with VOT XX, in ex: PLN. RIC (London) 191 variety. XF, nice patina.

(75-90)

420.

Crispus. 322-323 AD. AE 3. (3.05 gms.). CRISPVS NOBIL C, laureate bust left with spear and shield.

BEAT TRA *** NQLITAS around globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX, in ex: PLĂ&#x2013;N. RIC 250. Choice XF. Nice green patina.

(85-100) 49

421.

Constantine I I . 323-324 AD. AE 3. (3.01 gms.). CONSTANTI NVS IVN NC, helmeted bust left.

BEAT RA *** NQLITAS, altar insribed VOT IS XX, in ex: PLÖN. RIC (London) 227. VF+, nice patina.

(75-90)

422.

Constantine Π . 337-340 AD. AE 3. (3.01 gms.). CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate bust right.

PROVIDEN TIAE CAESS, around camp gate. In exergue PLÖN. RIC(London) 296. XF, green patina.

(90-100)

ENGLAND 423.

Cnut.

1016-1035. Penny. (0.91 gms.). Helmeted bust left, sceptre before. + CNVT REXC A. Short cross. + L.EOMAER ON London. Seaby 1159, North 787. Toned XF. Choice.

(275-300)

424.

E d w a r d the C o n f e s s o r .

1042-1066. Penny. (1.30 gms.). Helmet type, EDWERD REX. North 825. Toned Superb XF.

DVINNG on Hastings. Seaby 1179, (375-400)

425.

William I. 1066-1087. Paxs Penny. (1.35 gms.).

Lincoln. S-1257, Toned choice VF.

Facing bust of William with sceptre, WILLELM REX. Ulf on (200-225)

426.

E d w a r d I. 1272-1307. Penny. (1.32 gms.). Type Vila, rose on breast. London mint. EDW REX ANGL DNS hYB, facing bust. Long cross. Seaby 1403. Toned XF. Rare.

(200-225)

427.

Edward II. 1302-1327. Penny. (1.37 gms.). + EDWAR ANGL DNS hYB, facing bust. (Type l i b ) . CIVI TAS LON DON, long cross. S-1456. Toned VF+.

(50-55)

428.

Edward III. 1327-1377. Groat. (4.61gms.). +EDWARD DEI G REX ANGL' Ζ FRANC D HYB, facing bust. London mint. Pre-treaty. 1351-61. S-1565. Fine, broad flan.

(100-125)

429.

Edward ΠΙ.

1307-1327. Groat. (4.61 gms.).Pre-treaty period. Type F/G mule. (Crown) EDWARD D G REX ANGL Ε FRANC D hYB, facing bust. (Cross 3) CIVI TAS LON DON, long cross. S-1569/S-1570. Choice VF+ on large flan. Rare this nice.

(225-250)

430.

Richard Π .

1377-1399. Halfpenny. (0.53 gms.). +RICARD REX AGL, facing bust. Intermediate style. London mint.

CIVI TAS LON DON around long cross. Seaby 1699. Nice VF. Choice portrait.

(175-190)

431.

Henry VI. 1422-1461. AV Noble. (6.88 gms.). Annulet issue. London mint. King facing with shield and sword on a ship, hENRIC DI GRA REX ANGL Ζ FRANC DNS hYB. Ornate cross. Seaby 1799. Choice VF+/VF. Scarce and popular.

(1000-1100)

432.

Henry VI. 1422-1461. Groat. (3.67 gms.). Rosette-mascle issue. + hENRIC DI GRA REX ANGL S FRANC, facing bust. VIL LA CALA SIE, long cross. Calais mint. S-1859. Good VF+. Strong portrait.

(135-150) 50

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433.

Henry VI. 1422-1461. Groat. (3.78 gms.). Leaf pellet issue. 1445-54. + hENRIC DI GRA REX ANGL Ζ FRANC, Facing bust. Pellets either side of crown. Fleur de lis under breast cusp. CIVITAS LONDON, long cross.

S-1918. Toned VF. Flan a little short. Rare.

(225-275)

434.

E d w a r d IV. 1461-1470. Groat. (2.97 gms.). Light coinage. London mint. (Sun) EDWARD DI GRA REX ANGL S FRANC, facing bust. CIVI TAS(lis) LON DON, long cross. S-2000v. Toned choice XF. (250-275)

435.

E d w a r d IV. 1461-1470. Groat. (2.61 gms.). Bristol mint, Β on breast, quatrefoils at neck. (Crown) EDWARD DI GRAREX ANGL Ζ FRANC, facing bust. Long cross. Seaby 2004, Full flan, Fine, Scarce.

(100-125)

436.

Richard III. 1483-1485. AV Angel. (5.04 gms.). (Halved sun & rose) RICARD DI GRA REX ANGL Ζ FRANC. St. Michael slaying a dragon. Galleon on waves, cross above. Seaby 2156. Choice VF+. Rare.

(2250-2500)

437.

Henry VII. 1485-1509. Groat. (3.12 gms.). Tenative Issue. (Cross crosslet) +hENRIC' V.I.I.' DI GRA REX AGL Ζ F. Crowned bust facing right. Double band on crown. Long cross with shield. S-2254, N-1743. Toned VF. Very Rare and rarely offered.

(575-625)

438.

Henry VII. 1485-1509. Groat. (3.02 gms.). Profile issue. (Pheon) +hENRIC VII DI GRA REX AGL Ζ F, bust right.

Seaby 2258, Toned choice VF+. Rare this nice.

(275-325)

439.

Henry VIII. 1509-1547. Groat. (2.76 gms.) First coinage. (Portcullis) + hENRICVS VIII DI GRA REX ANGL Ζ FR, crowned bust right. Long cross surmounted by shield. S-2316. Toned VF+, scarce.

(275-300)

440.

Henry VIII. 1509-1547. Groat, (2.83 gms.). Second Coinage. Bust 3, hair over collar. (Rose) hENRIC VIII D G R AGL Ζ FRANCE. Seaby 2337c. aXF. Exceptional quality for issue.

(200-225)

441.

E d w a r d VI. 1552. Crown. (30.39 gms.). (Tun) EDWARD' VI D G AGL' FRA' Ζ HIBER' REX, Edward on horseback right. 1552 below. (Tun) POSI DEVM A DIVTOR E' MEVM, cross. S-2478. Toned VF+. Exceptional quality for issue.

(1350-1500)

442.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. Groat. (2.07 gms.). 2nd issue. (Martlet) ELIZABETH D' G' ANG' FR ET HI REGINA, crowncd bust left. POSVI DEV AD IVTORE M MEV, long cross surmounted by shield. S-2556. Toned VF. Rare denomination and issue.

(225-250)

443.

Elizabeth I. 1574. Sixpence. (3.08 gms.). (Eglantine) ELIZABETH D G ANG FR HYB REGINA, crowned bust left with rose behind. Long cross surmounted by shield, 15 74 above. S-2561. Toned aXF. Rare this nice.

(200-225)

444.

Elizabeth I. 1562. Milled Sixpence. (3.05 gms.). (Star) ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA, crowncd bust left, rose behind. 1562 over shield surmounted on long cross. S-2595. Toned VF. Scarce and attractive.

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James I. 1603-1625. AV Laurel. (8.94 gms.). (Trefoil) IACOBVS D G MA BR Crowned arms. Seaby 2638. VF. Flan slightly ragged.

ET HI REX, laureate bust left.

(575-600)

C h a r l e s I. 1625-1649. Tower Unite. (9.02 gms.). CAROLVS D G MAG BRI' FR' ET HIB REX, crowned bust left.

(Negro's head) FLORENT CONCORDIA REGNA, crowned shield. Seaby 2690. Toned VF. Scarce mint mark.

(575-625) Commonwealth.

1649-1660. Halfgroat. (0.91 gms.). Cross of St. George in wreath. .II. above Cross of St. George and Irish harp. Seaby 3221. Toned VF+. Nice large flan.

(100-125) Cromwell.

1658. Shilling. (5.97 gms.). OLIVAR D GR Ρ ANG SCO HIB & PRO, Laureate bust left. 1658 above crowned shield. PAX QVAERITVR BELLO around. S-3228. Toned XF+. Handsome coin. Rare this nice.

(1500-1650) William I I I .

1696. Crown. (30.19 gms.). GVLIEMVS III DEI GRA, laureate bust right. 96.MAG BR.FRA ET.HIB REX.16 around crowned arms. Seaby 3470. Toned XF. (575-600) Anne.

1708. Shilling. (6.01 gms.). ANNA DEI GRATIA, bust left. 08.MAG BRI.FR ET.HIB REG.17, around crowned arms. Seaby 3610. Lusterous XF. (200-225) E d w a r d VIII. 1937. Two Shillings. (34.27 gms.). Royal Mint Alloy Hub. Crowned rose with Ε R at sides below thistle and shamrock. : FID: DEF: : IND: IMP around top. TWO SHILLINGS 1937 below. Ex: Kruger Gray Collection. XF, some surface scuffs. Very Rare.

(2500-2750)

SCOTLAND David II. 1329-1371. Penny. (1.32 gms.). DAVID DEI GRA REX, crowned bust left with sceptre before. REX SCO TOR VM arounf long cross, mullets in quarters. S-5088. Toned VF+. Scarce this nice.

(200-225) James III. 1460-1488. Groat. (2.64 gms.) Renaissance bust. Main Issue. IACOBVS DIE GRACIA REX COTRV, crowned bust three quarters left. +VIL LAED INB VRGI, around long cross. Seaby 5289. Nice VF for rare issue.

(700-725) J a m e s V. 1513-1542. Groat. (2.61 gms.) 2nd coinage. + IACOBVS 5 DI GRA REX SCOTORVM, crowned bust right. Long cross surmounted by shield. S-5378. aVF. Scarce.

(225-250) Mary.

1557. Testoon. (6.04 gms.). With thistle revaluation counterstamp. MARIA DEI G SCOTOR REGINA 1557, M R either side of crowned armS. IN V1RTVTE TVA LIBERA ME, cross potent. Thistle counterstamp. Seaby 5407. Nice VF. Scarce.

(350-375)

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456.

J a m e s VI. 1567. Sword Ryal. (30.49 gms.). IACOBVS DEI GRATIA REX SCOTORVM, I R cither side of crowned shield. PROME SI MEREOR IN ME, 15 67 either side of sword. Thistle c/s. Seaby 5472. aVF/VF. Flan crack. Scarce.

(500-525)

457.

J a m e s VI. 1595. Ten Shillings. (6.05 gms.). + IACOBVS 6 D G R SCOTORVM, armoured bust right. Crowned triple headed thistle. Dated 1595. S-5493. Toned aVF. Scarce.

(200-220)

458.

J a m e s VI. 1594. Five Shillings. (2.92 gms.). + IACOBVS 6 D G R SCOTORVM, armoured bust right. Crowned triple headed thistle. Dated 1594. S-5494. Toned aVF. Scarce.

(165-180)

IRELAND 459.

ANGLO-IRISH. Anonymous. Prior to 1270. Pewter Farthings. (Lot of four.). Double headed eagle/Shield. (0.75 gms.)

XF, small hole. Dog prancing left/Shield. (0.69 gms.). XF. Double headed eagle/Wire pattern. (0.81 gms.) Choice XF. Bishop facing/Geometric pattern. (0.57 gms.), XF. Interesting token lot.

(350-400)

460.

Edward IV. 1473-1478. Groat. (1.54 gms.). Light "cross & pellets" coinage.+EDWARDVS DI GRA hIBERNIE, facing bust. "G" below bust. Mintmaster Germyn Lynch. CIVITAS DVBLINIE, long cross. S-6330.

Toned VF. Scarce and very nice for issue.

(200-225)

461.

H e n r y VII. 1485-1509. Groat. (2.11 gms.). Late portrait issue. Type la. + CIVITAS DVBLINE, long cross. S-6455. Crude VF. Rare.

NRIC DEI GRA

, facing bust.

(325-350)

462.

Henry VIII. 1509-1547. Groat. (2.09 gms.). 3rd harp issue. MM: Rose. (Rose) hENRICVS VIII DE GRA AGLIE, longcross with crowned arms. + FRANCIE ET hIBERNIE REX, crowned harp. S-6481. Toned VF. (125-135)

463.

E l i z a b e t h I. 1561. Shilling. (4.35 gms.). (Harp) ELIZABETH D G A' F ET HIBERNIE REG, crowned bust left.

Crowned arms of three harps dividing 15 61. S-6505. Toned VF. Rare and seldom offered.

(575-625)

464.

J a m e s II. September 1689. Large Shilling. (6.01 gms.). IACOBVS II DEI GRATIA, laureate bust left with flowing hair. 1689 MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX, XII over crown over "Sep:" Seaby 6581d. Choice XF. (90-100)

465.

J a m e s II. May, 1690. Reduced Shilling. (4.58 gms.). IACOBVS II DEI GRATIA, laureate bust left with flowing hair. 1690 MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX, XII over crown over "May". Seaby 6582d. Choice XF. (80-90)

466.

George III. 1805. Penny. (17.46 gms.). GEORGIVS III D G REX, laureate bust right. HIBERNIA, Harp, 1805. Seaby 6620. Lightly toned choice XF. (135-150)

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