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1. BRITAIN. Iceni. 64-45 BC. EL Stater of the Norfolk Wolf Type (5.55 gm). Abstract headright/ Wolf left, pellets below. Van Arsdell 610-3. VF. (500)

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7. CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 334-330 BC. AR Didrachm (7.73 gm). Youth on horsebackright,placing wreath on head; ΣΑ and Ionic capital below/ΤΑΡΑΣ, Taras on dolphin, holding sea-snake and whip; KOM below. Vlasto 656(same dies); SNG Copenhagen 860. EF, struck from wom dies. (500)

2. BRITAIN. Durotriges. Circa58-45 BC. AR Stater of the Abstract Type (5.68 gm). Abstract head of Apollo / Disjointed horse left Van Arsdell 1235-1. EF. (250) 8. CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa4th Century BC. AR Diobol (1.19 gm). Helmeted head of Athenaright,helmet decorated with SkyIIa / Herakles strangling Nemean lion; grasshopper above. Vlasto 1324. EF. Unusual symbol. (150) 3. BRITAIN. Trinovantes. Tasciovanus. 25-10 BC. AV Stater (5.42 gm). Struck circa 20-15 BC. Crossed wreath ornaments / TASC, horseman galloping right, wheel behind and in exergue. Van Arsdell 1732-5. VF. (900) 9. CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 4th-3rd Century BC. AR Litra (0.68 gm). Scallop shell / Dolphin left; caduceus to right. Vlasto 1492. Toned VF. (125)

4. EAST CELTS, Danube in Northern Hungary. Late 2nd-early 1st century BC. AR tetradrachm imitating types of Philip Π of Macedon with legend of Audoleon of Paeonia (13.22 gm). Laureate and bearded Zeusheadright/ Rider with crested helmetright,ΑΥΔΩΛΕΟ[Ν] ΤΟΣ; between horse's forelegs, pellet; below, tribrach countermark. BMC Celtic Type Η1 xxviii, 116; Gobi, Ostkeltischer Typen-Atlas, 402-3 (same reverse die). Toned VF. (400)

10. CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 4th-3rd Century BC. AR Litra (0.57 gm). Scallop shell / Dolphin right; monogram and flower. Vlasto (125) 1513. Toned VF.

11. CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa302-228 BC. AR Obol (0.61 gm). Kantharos with five pellets /Bucranium. Vlasto 1617. Toned VF. (100)

5. CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 470-450 BC. AR Didrachm (8.10 gm). ΤΑΡΑΣ (retrograde), Taras on dolphin right, holding cuttlefish / Hippocampright;shell below. Vlasto 121(samedies); Dewing 127. Toned near VF. (500) 12. CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 302-228 BC. AR Obol (0.50 gm). Kantharos with two pellets / Kantharos with ΦΙ. Cf. Vlasto 1664. Toned VF.

Ex Brauer (NFA XXI, lot 31).

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6. CALABRIA.Tarentum.Circa420BC. AR Didrachm(8.01 gm). Taras on dolphin, holding shield, shell below /Taras seated left, balancing spindle onrighthand and holding strigil and aryballos in left. Vlasto 243(this coin). Toned near VF. (500)

13. CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 281-272 BC. AR Didrachm (6.56 gm). Dioskouroi on horseback left; monogram above, ΣΩΔΑΜΟΣ below / ΤΑΡΑ Σ, Taras on dolphin, holding Nike and spears and shield, hippocamp on shield; waves below. Vlasto 773 (same obverse die); Dewing 227. Near (350) Ex Vlasto; ex Hirsch Sale 1119/1910, lot 19; ex Ionian Shore Find of1908. EF. 9

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20. LUCANIA,Sybaris.Circa525-510BC. ARTriobol(1.29gm). Bull standing left, head reverted; VM in exergue / Incuse amphora. SNG ANS 857. Toned near VF. Scarce. (150)

14. CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 281-272 BC. AR Didrachm(6.46 gm). Youth on horseback right, placing wreath on head; ΣΏ to left, ΖΑΛΟ and Ionic capital below /ΤΑΡΑΣ, Taras on dolphin, holding aplustre arid (250) distaff; ΑΝΘ. Vlasto 803. Toned VF.

21. LUCANIA, Sybaris. Circa 525-510 BC. AR Obol (0.40 gm). Bull standing left, head reverted; VM in exergue / Large Σ, small V; two pellets. SNG ANS 854. VF. Scarce. (250) 15. LUCANIA. Herakleia. Circa 370-281 BC. AR Stater (7.53 gm). Head of Athena right, with Corinthian helmet decorated with Skylla; Κ behind / Nude Herakles standing facing, holding club, lion skia and bow and arrow, magistrate ΑΘΑ and oenochoe in leftfield.SNG Copenhagen 1106. Toned VF, thin layer of horn silver over surfaces. (200) 22. LUCANIA. Thurioi. Circa 410-330 BC. AR Stater (7.76 gm). Helmeted head of Athena left, Attic helmet decorated with Skylla holding trident / ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ, bull buttingright;double exeigual line withfishbelow. Dewing 441 ;SNG Copenhagen 1439. VF. (450) 16. LUCANIA, Metapontion. Circa 51&480 BC. AR Triobol (1.30 gm). MET, ear of barley / Incuse bucranium. Noe 276; SNG ANS 266. Toned VF. (150)

17. LUCANIA, Metapontion. Circa 480430 BC. AR Obol (0.36 gm). Ear of barley / Bucranium. Noe 346. Toned EF. Attractive fraction. (150)

23. LUCANIA. Velia. Circa 400-350 BC. AR Stater (7.11 gm). Helmeted head of Athena left, Attic helmet decorated with leaping griffin / ΥΕΛΗΤΩΝ, lion walking right; flying owl above, Τ below. Cf. SNG Copenhagen 1539 (no T). Near VF. (400)

18. LUCANIA, Metapontion. Circa280 BC. AR Stater (7.78 gm). Wreathed head of Demeter right; pellet in front / ΜΕΤΑ, ear of barley with two amphorae on leaf; star above, ΦΙ below. Johnston 4.16; SNG ANS 517(same dies). Toned EF, slightly weak strike. (300)

24. LUCANIA. Velia. Circa 350-300 BC. AR Stater (7.48 gm). Helmeted head of Athena left, Phrygian helmet decorated with leaping griffin and palmette; θ under crest / ΥΕΛΗΤΩΝ, lion clawing at ram's head; ΦΙ and grasshopper above. SNG Copenhagen 1587. Good VF. (750)

19. LUCANIA, Metapontion. Time of Pyrrhos. Circa 281-272 BC. AR Drachm (2.85 gm). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Athenian helmet / Ear of barley; monogram and club, countermark: owl. SNG ANS 547. Fine. (125) 25. BRUTTIUM. Kroton. Circa 530450 BC. AR Stater (8.02 gm). Tripod with unornamented legs; QPO to left, heron toright/ Incuse of tripod SNG Copenhagen 1751. Toned near VF. (200)

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26. BRUTTIUM. Kroton. Circa 530-450 BC. AR Stater (7.81 gm). Tripod with unomamented legs; heron to left, QPO to right/ Incuse of tripod. SNG ANS 267; Dewing 496. Toned VF, mount marks on edge.

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27. BRUTTIUM. Rhegion. Circa466-415 BC. AR Litra (0.79 gm). Facing lion scalp / RECI in olive wreath. Herzfelder pl. IV, Β; SNG Copenhagen 1932. Toned VF. (125)

28. BRUTTIUM. Rhegion. Circa415-387 BC. AR Litra (0.73 gm). Lion head/PH, olive leaves. SNG Copenhagen 1936. Good VF. (250) 32. SICILY. Leontini. Circa 455430 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.98 gm). Laureate head of Apollo right, hair tied into bun at neck / LEONTINON, head of roaring lion right, four barley grains around SNG ANS 219; Dewing 624 (both same dies). Choice EF, some lustre present in fields. (2500)

29. SICILY. Akragas. Circa 480460 BC. AR Tetradrachm (1735 gm). AKRACANTOZ, eagle standing left/Crab. SNG ANS 970. Fine. (500)

33. SICILY. Leontini. Circa 455430 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.17 gm). Laureate head of Apollo right / LEONT1NON, head of roaring lion right, four barley grains around. SNG ANS 228(same dies). Good VF. (1500) 30. SICILY. Gela. Circa 430425 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.24 gm). Slow quadrigaright,wreath above / CEAA Σ, man-headed bullright;fish and fillet below, leaf(?) behind Jenkins 395(same dies). Near VF. Rare. (500) Jenkins' group VI comprises only 3 known obverse dies and 7 reverse dies, indicating a very briefperiod of use. In addition, this reverse die, R163, was altered by the addition of various symbols in sequence; first a fish, then a tiedfillet, andfinally a leafbehind the bull(the leafis not clear on this 34. SICILY. Leontini. Circa 455430 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.44 coin, but the dieflaw above the ethnic is visible on Jenkins395 also). The pur- gm). Laureate head of Apollo left / LEONTINON (running counterclockwise), head of roaring lion left within linear border, four barley grains pose ofthese symbols is unknown. around. SNG Copenhagen 350; Weber 1384 (both same dies). VF, over-all porosity. (750)

31. SICILY. Himera. Circa 430 BC. AR Litra (0.68 gm). Unidentified bearded head right / Corinthian helmet in incuse circle. SNG Lloyd 1027. Toned Near VF, porosity. Rare variety lacking reverse legend. (125)

This scarce variety of Leontini tetradrachm has some affinities with the Syracusan tetradrachms of the so-called Demareteion series {new dated to circa465 BC), most notably in the linear border around the reverse type and the retrograde inscription. This wouldplace this issue near the beginning of this series, perhaps even in the460's.

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40. SICILY. Syracuse. Circa 480-475 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.11 gm). S low quadriga right, Nike crowning horses with wreath / ΣΥΡΑ KOΣΙΟΝ, head of Artemis-Arethusa right, four dolphins around. Boehringer (750) 219(diesV97/R147). Toned VF.

35. SICILY. Messana. Circa 460 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.80 gm). Biga of mules right, Nike crowning mules with wreath; bay leaf in exergue / ΜΕΣΣΕ NION, hare bounding right; A above. SNG ANS 330/329 (same obverse die as 330); Randazzo 179. Fine. (500)

41. SICILY. Syracuse. Circa 480470 BC. AR Obol (0.65 gm). Head of Artemis-Arethusa right, with pearl headband / Wheel of four spokes. SNG ANS 116. Toned good VF. (200) 36. SICILY. Panormos. Circa409-380 BC. AR Litra (0.66 gm). Head of youthfulrivergod left / Man-headed bull standing left. SNG Copenhagen 506. Toned VF, porosity. Scarce variety lacking reverse Punic legend. (75)

42. SICILY. Syracuse. Circa 474-470 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.19 gm). Slow quadriga right, Nike crowning horses with wreath/ΣΥΡΑKOHON, head of Artemis-Arethusa right, four dolphins around. Boehringer 316(dies V153/R222); SNG ANS 103.Toned VF. (750) 37. SICILY. Panormos. Circa320-300 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.41 gm). Quadriga galloping left, driver crowned by Nike / Wreathed head of Persephone-Tanit left, surrounded by four dolphins. Jenkins, SNR 50, 74(same dies); SNG Copenhagen 502. Good VF, weak strike at high points. (650) 43. SICILY. Syracuse. Circa 460450 BC. AR Tetradrachm (1731 gm). Slow quadriga right, Nike bringing wreath to driver; ketos (sea-monster) in exergue / ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ, head of Artemis-Arethusa right, four dolphins around. Boehringer 484/499(dies V258/R356). Toned VF, obverse die worn. (1000)

38. SICILY. Selinas. Circa466415 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.96 gm). Artemis in bigaright/ Selinos sacrificing before altar. SNG ANS 700 (same dies). Toned VF. (1500)

39. SICILY. Syracuse. Circa 485483 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.05 gm). Slow quadriga right, Nike flying above, holding wreath /ZYPAQOΣΙΟΝ, head of Artemis-Arethusa right, four dolphins around. Boehringer 49(diesV27/R32). Toned VF. (5000) Λ fine early style tetradrachm. Boehringer lists only two specimens with this reverse die, which uses the archaicform ofkoppa.

44. SICILY. Syracuse. Circa 405-395 BC. AR Tetradrachm (1733 gm). Quadriga left, Nike crowning charioteer / Head of Artemis-Arethusa left, four dolphins around, including one emerging from behind her neck. Tudeer 80 (dies 31 /56). Near EF, lovely high classical style. (5000)

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48. SICILY. Syracuse. Agathokles. 317-289 BC. AR Tetradrachm ( 16.62 gm). Third period Circa 305-295 BC. ΚΟΡΑΣ, wreathed head of Kore-Persephone right / ΑΓΑΘΟΚΑΕΙΟΣ, half-draped Nike building trophy; triskeles in left field. SNG ANS 674. Toned VF, double struck. (450)

49. SICILY. Syracuse. Hieronymous. 215-214 BC. AR 10 Litrai (8.47 gm). Diademed head of Hieronymous left; retrograde Κ to right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΟΣ ΙΕΡΩΝΥΜΟΥ, winged thunderbolt; KI above. Holloway 46 (same dies). Superb EF, much lustre. (1200)

45. SICILY. Syracuse. Circa 400-370 BC. AR Dekadrachm (42.52 gm). Fast quadriga left, Nike flying right above to crown charioteer, panoply of arms in exergue / ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ, head of Arethusa left, dot below chin, + behind neck, four dolphins around. Gallatin XXII/JVIIA; Dewing 923. EF. [See Color Plate], (15000)

50. SICILY. Syracuse. Fifth Republic. 214-212 BC. AR 12 (10.08 gm). Head of Athena left, wearing undecorated Corinthian ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ, Artemis drawing bow, hunting dog at feet; ΞΑ to Cf. SNG Copenhagen 878 (snake on helmet). Toned good VF. (1000)

46. SICILY. Syracuse. Timoleon. 344-317 BC. AR Stater (8.51 gm). Pegasos flying left / ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ, head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet. SNG ANS 499 (same obverse die). Toned EF. (500)

47. SICILY. Syracuse. Timoleon. 344-317 BC. AR 2 Litrae (1.45 gm). ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ, janiform female head two dolphins / Free horse prancing right. SNG ANS 516. Near VF, porosity. (125)

51. SICILY. Siculo-Punic. Circa 317-310BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.10 gm). "People of the camp". Wreathed head of Persephone-Tanit left, surrounded by four dolphins / Horsehead left, date palm behind; Punic legend "MMHNT" below. Jenkins, SNR 56, 200 (obverse die); SNG Copenhagen 979. Good VF. Good style. (600)

52. SICILY. Siculo-Punic. Circa317-310 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.02 gm). Wreathed head of Persephone-Tanit left, surrounded by dolphins / Horsehead left, date palm behind Punic letter "M" below. Jenkins, SNR 56, 260 (same dies); SNG Copenhagen 982. Good VF. (500)

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53. SICILY. Siculo-Punic. Circa 300-289 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.27 gm). ' Ό113*»1015' '. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Horsehead left, date palm behind; Punic legend "MHSBM" below. Jenkins, SNR 57,382 (same dies); SNG Copenhagen 985. Toned good VF. (600)

59. MACEDON. Skione. Circa480-470 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.13 gm). Helmeted head of Protesilaus right / SKIO, stem of ship in incuse square. De wing 1076. Toned VF. Extremely Rare. (10000) Protesilaus, a minor king in Thessaly, is the mythical founder of Skione. His name is usually found on the crest of his helmet (off the flan on this specimen). He is mentioned in Homer as the first Greek to land at Troy, and thus doomed to be thefirst to die (Iliad 2:205).

54. SICILY. Siculo-Punic. Circa 300-289 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.09 gm). "Quaestors". Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Horsehead left, date palm behind; Punic legend "MHSBM" below. Jenkins, SNR 57, 402(same dies); SNG Copenhagen 985. Near EF, flat strike at high points, some lustre. (650)

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61. MACEDON, Kings of. Philip Π. 359-336 BC. AR Tetradrachm (14.45 gm). Pella mint. Circa 354-349 BC. Laureate head of Zeus right / ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ, horseman wearing kausia and cloak on prancing horse left; radiate head between horse's legs. LeRider 104(same dies). Lustrous choice EF (4000)

56. MACEDON. Akanthos. Circa480424 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.98 gm). Lion attacking bull; ΔΙ above, two laurel branches in exergue / ΑΚΑΝΘΙΟΝ in incuse square around quadripartite raised square. Gaebler 23. Good VF. Lively archaic style. Rare. [See Color Plate], (6500) RARE MENDE

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62. MACEDON, Kings of. Alexander ΠΙ. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.13 gm). Amphipolis mint Posthumous issue, circa 315-294 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and sceptre; Λ and torch in left field, AP monogram below throne. Price 446; Müller 43. Near EF, reverse obscured by double striking.

57. MACEDON. Mende. Circa460423 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.71 gm). Tipsy Dionysos, holding kantharos, riding ass right; in front, bird perched on small tree / ΜΕΝΔΑΙΟΝ in incuse square with grapevine. Dewing 1050 (same dies, showing obverse die crack); SNG ANS 340. Toned VF. Extremely Rare and fine style. (10000)

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67. MACEDON, Kings of. Alexander ΙΠ. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.20 gm). Magnesia ad Maeandrum mint. Posthumous issue, circa 282-225 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and sceptre; monogram in left field, meander pattern in exergue. Price 2023; Müller 1077. Toned near EF. (600)

63. M A C E D O N , Kings of. Alexander ΠΙ. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.02 gm). Amphipolis mint. Posthumous issue, circa315-294 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and sceptre; A and torch in left field, star and Ζ below throne. Price 479; Müller 66. Toned EF. (1000)

68. MACEDON, Kings of. Alexander ΙΠ. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.09 gm). Myriandrus mint. Circa 325-323 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and sceptre; monograms in left field and under throne. Price 3223; Müller 1300. Toned good VF. (400)

64. M A C E D O N , Kings of. Alexander ΠΙ. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.11 gm). Uranopolis mint. Posthumous, circa 300-290 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and sceptre; baetyl with star, X in left field, Π below throne. Price 514; Müller 643. Good VF. (300)

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65. M A C E D O N , Kings of. Alexander ΠΙ. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.77 gm). Posthumous issue of Pergamum mint. Struck circa 215-200 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion-skin headdress / Zeus enthroned left, holding sceptre and eagle; before, snake and ANP monogram. Price 1490. Toned VF. (250)

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66. MACEDON, Kings of. Alexander ΠΙ. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.19 gm). Magnesia ad Maeandrum mint. Posthumous issue, circa 282-225 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and sceptre; monogram in left field, meander pattern in exergue. Pace 2020. Toned EF, fine style on a broad flan. [See Color Plate], (650)

69. MACEDON, Kings of. Alexander ΠΙ. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.12 gm). Arados mint Circa328-320 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and sceptre; Λ in left field, AP monogram below throne. Price 3320; Müller 1362. Superb EF. [See Color Plate]. (1600) 15

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74. MACEDON, Kings of. Philip m . 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (4.22 gm). Sardes mint. Head of Heraklesright,wearing lion skin /Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and sceptre; monogram and torch in left field. Price P70; Müller 13. Toned VF. (100)

70. MACEDON, Kings of. Alexander ΠΙ. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.94 gm). Arados mint. Circa328-320 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and sceptre; caduceus in left field, AP monogram below throne. Price 3332; Müller 1370. Toned good VF, small flan flaw reverse. (250)

75. MACEDON, Kings of. Philip V. 221-179 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.82 gm). Pella mint? Head of the hero Perseus right, wearing griffin helmet and haipa on shoulder, on M.‫־׳‬edonian shield / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ, club of Herakles within oak wreath; ΠΛ outside of wreath. See Leu 30, lot 98(same dies); SNG Copenhagen 1308 (different reverse die). Good VF. Extremely Rare. (3250)

71. MACEDON, Kings of. Alexander ΠΙ. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.82 gm). Byblos mint. Circa 330-320 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and sceptre, AP monogram. Price 3426, Müller 1375. VF. (175)

Previously attributed to the pretender Philip VI, 149-148 BC, this coin is now regarded as a rare variant for Philip V. As late as 1975 only five pieces were known (see Leu 13, lot 143 note).

72. MACEDON, Kings of. Alexander ΠΙ. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.18 gm). "Babylon" mint. Circa 325-323 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and sceptre; M in left field, monogram below throne. Price 3602; Müller 671. EF (350)

76. MACEDON. Autonomous. Circa 196-168 BC. AR Tetrobol (2.14 gm). Macedonian shield with wheel ornament in center / MAKE ΔΟΝΩΝ, prow of galley right; star above. SNG Copenhagen 289. VF. (200)

Price reviews the evidencefor the attribution ofBabylon mini issues, and decides it is not conclusive. The vast payments Alexander made to his troops in325-324 BC (over30,000 talents) would have required a massive coining effort involving many mints in the area. This would account for the prolific "Babylon" series.

73. MACEDON, Kings of. Alexander III. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.64 gm). Tyre mint. Posthumous, circa 305-290 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and sceptre; monograms in left field and below throne. Price-; Müller 1599. VF. (200)

77. MACEDON, Kings of. Perseus. 178-168 BC. AR Tetradrachm ( 16.75 gm). Amphipolis mint. Diademed head of Perseus right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΟΣ ΠΕΡΣΕίΙΣ, eagle standing right on thunderbolt, within oak wreath; three monograms in fields, plow in exergue. Pozzi 1980. EF. (2000)

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82. THRACE. Abdera. Circa 500480BC. AR Octadrachm (29.85 gm). Griffin with curled wing seated left, foreleg raised; EP in front / Quadripartite incuse square. May 29; Asyut 141 (this coin). Good VF, heavy test cuts typical of Asyut coins. (1750)

78. MACEDON, Kings of. Perseus. 178-168 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.80 gm). Pella mint. Diademed head of Perseus right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΟΣ ΠΕΡΣΕΩΣ, eagle standing right on thunderbolt, within oak wreath; three monograms in fields, star in exergue. SNG Tübingen 1209. EF. (2500)

83. THRACE. Abdera. Circa 365-345 BC. AR Drachm (2.46 gm). ΑΒΔΕΡΙΤΕΩΝ, griffin seated left / Head of Apollo in linear square; magistrate Eurysippos. May 541 ; Strack 165. VF. (150)

79. M A C E D O N . Under Roman Rule. After 168 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.71 gm). Bust of Artemis right, with bow and quiver over shoulder, on Macedonian shield / ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΩΝ ΠΡΩΤΗΣ, club of Herakles and monogram within oak wreath; thunderbolt outside of wreath. SNG Ashmolean 3290. Good VF. (650)

84. THRACE, Black Sea Area. Apollonia Pontika. Circa450400 BC. AR Drachm (3.28 gm). Gorgoneion with fillet/Anchor, A crayfish. Cf. SNG Copenhagen 452 (no fillet). EF. (400)

80. MOESIA. Istros. Circa 4th Century BC. AR Drachm (5.89 gm). Facing male heads, the one on the right inverted / ΙΣΤΡΙΗ, sea-eagle on dolphin; A below. Pick416; SNG Copenhagen 192. VF. (200) RARE ABDERA

85. THRACE, Black Sea Area. Apollonia Pontika. Circa400-350 BC. AR Drachm (2.72 gm). Gorgoneion / Anchor; A and crayfish. SNG Copenhagen 457. Toned VF. (100)

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86. THRACE, Black Sea Area. Cherronesos. Circa 4th Century BC. AR Hemidrachm (2.39 gm). Forepart of lion right, head reverted / Quadripartite square; pellet and crested helmet in sunken quarters. SNG Copenhagen 825 (misdescribed). Toned VF. (125)

87. THRACE, Black Sea Area. Cherronesos. Circa 4th Century BC. AR Hemidrachm (2.43 gm). Forepart of lion right, head reverted / Quadripartite square; pellet and grape cluster in sunken quarters. BMC (125) Thrace pg.183,11. Toned VF.

81. THRACE. Abdera. Circa 520-492 BC. AR Octadrachm (27.86 gm). Griffin seated left, raising right forepaw, +P before /Quadripartite incuse square. May 48 (same obverse die). Toned good VF. (6000) 1 7

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88. THRACE, Black Sea Area. Cherronesos. Circa 4th Century BC. AR Hemidrachm (2.16 gm). Forepart of lion right, head reverted / Quadripartite square; pellet and wreath in sunken quarters. BMC Thrace pg. 183,14. Toned VF. (125) 93. THRACE, Kings of. Lysimachos. 323-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.04 gm). Magnesia mint. Struck 297-281 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander the Great right, wearing horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros enthroned left, race torch with fillets inner left, maeander in exergue. Thompson, 'The Mints of Lysimachus,‫( 'י‬Essays Robinson) 110. Toned VF, excellent portrait of Alexander. (300) 89. THRACE, Black Sea Area. Cherronesos. Circa 4th Century BC. AR Hemidrachm (2.42 gm). Forepart of lion right, head reverted / Quadripartite square; pellet with VE monogram and bee in sunken quarters. BMCThracepg. 185,41.Toned VF. (125)

94. THRACE, Kings of. Lysimachos. 323-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.96 gm). Kios mint. Circa 288-281 BC. Diademed head of Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΟΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena enthroned left, holding Nike, spear and shield by throne; club in exergue. Cf. Thompson 183-185 (lacking monograms). Near EF. (500) 90. THRACE. Maroneia. Circa430415 BC. AR Stater (12.79 gm). Free horse galloping left / ΔΕΟΥΝΥΣ around linear square containing grapevine. West, ANSNNM 40,52/53. VF. (1000)

91. THRACE. Maroneia. Circa 385-360 BC. AR Quarter Stater (2.79 gm). Forepart ofhorse left/MA, grapes. BMC 35 var. VF. (150) LOVELY LYSIMACHOS TETRADRACHM OF THE ALEXANDER TYPE

AV 95. THRACE, Dynasts of. Kason. Circa 43 BC. AV Stater (827 gm). Eagle to left on sceptre, holding wreath in claw / ΚΟΣΩΝ, Roman consul and lictors walking left; monogram. Weber 2782. Mint State. (4000) The true relationship between Koson and the Republicanforces in northern Greece has never been adequately explained, but a good percentage ofhis treasury must have gone into the production of these staters that reflect an identification with Brutus' position. 92. THRACE, Kings of. Lysimachos. 323-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.03 gm). Magnesia mint. Circa 301-297 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΟΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and sceptre; monogram in wreath and forepart of lion in left field, monogram below. Thompson 96. EF. (1500) ExCNAIX,lot31. 38

96. THRACE, Islands off. Thasos. Circa 411-350 BC. AR Trihemiobol (0.72 gm). Nude satyr running left, holding kantharos /ΘΛΣΙΩΝ, amphora. SNG Copenhagen 1029. Toned VF. (150)

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102. THESSALY, Thessalian League. Circa 196-146 BC. AR Double Victoriatus (5.92 gm). Oak-wreathed head of Zeus right / Athena Itonia advancing right; magistrates Polyxenos and Eukolos. SNG Copenhagen 291. Good VF. (150)

97. THRACE, Islands Off. Thasos. After circa 146 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.58 gm). Head of young Dionysos right, hair rolled and crowned with ivy / ΗΡΑΚΛΕΟΥΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΘΑΣΙΩΝ, nude Herakles standing left, holding club and lion skin, monogram. BMC 67. VF, wavy flan, good style. (250)

103. THESSASLY, Pharsalos. Circa400-344BC. AR Drachm (6.10 gm). Helmeted head of Athena right, helmet decorated with volute and palmette, ΤΗ ΙΠ behind neck / Φ Α Ρ Σ, horsemanright,wearing petasos and chlamys, holding military flail over shoulder. Cf. SNG Lockett 1603; SNG Ashmolean 3921 ; BMC Thessaly p. 43,7. VF+, obverse slightly doublestruck. (1500)

98. ILLYRIA. Apollonia. Circa 200-80 BC. AR Victoriatus (2.98 gm). Cow suckling calf; monogram in exergue / Stellate patterns in linear square; magistrates Nikandros and Andriskos. SNG Copenhagen 379. Toned VF. (100)

104. AKARN AMA. Anaktorion. Circa 350-300 BC. AR Staler (8.52 gm). Pegasosflyingright;AN monogram / Helmeted head of Athena right; tripod in wreath and monogram behind. BMC Corinth pg. 118,35. Toned VF, some encrustation. (150)

99. CORCYRA. Circa 6th Century BC. AR Stater (11.67 gm). Cow standingright,suckling calf / Double incuse punch with stellate patterns, one centered on square, the other on rhombus. BMC Thessaly pg.l 15,1. Near VF/VF. (750) ExCNAXI, lot 51.

105. AKARNANIA. Argos Amphilochikon. AR Stater (8.48 gm). Pegasos, with pointed wing, flying left, A below / Head of Athena left, with Corinthian helmet, ΑΜΦΙ above, ABP and spear behind. BMC 15. Toned VF. (250)

100. THESSALY, Larissa. Circa 395-340 BC. AR Drachm (6.03 gm). Facing head of nymph Larissa, slightly left / Horse with straight legs gray.ing right. Cf. Dewing 1393 variety (reverse type the same but Larissa facing slightly right). Toned VF. (125)

106. LOKRIS. Lokri Opontii. Circa 380-338 BC. AR Stater (12.01 gm). Wreathed head of Persephone left / ΟΠΟΝΤΙΩΝ, Ajax advancing right, nude except for helmet, holding short sword and shield; interior of shield decorated with palmette and griffin, Λ between legs and broken spear on ground. BMC Central Greece pg. 4,31. Toned VF. (500)

101. THESSALY, Larissa. Circa 340-321 BC. AR Drachm (6.14 gm). Facing head of Larissa, turned slightly left / ΛΑΡΙΣ Α1ΏΝ, horse grazing right SNG Copenhagen 121. EF. Choice Greek facing head. (800) 19

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107. PHOKIS. Circa 478460 BC. AR Hernidrachm (2.88 gm). Facing head of bull / ΦΟΚΙ, head of nymph left, all in incuse square. Williams 139(same dies). Near VF, light graffiti obverse. (200) 114. ATTICA. Athens. After 449 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.94 gm). Helmeted head of Athena right / ΑΘΕ, owl with single prong tail standing right, facing, olive sprig and crescent moon. SNG Copenhagen 31. Toned EF, oblong flan. (1000)

108. BOEOTIA. Mykalessos. Circa 387-374 BC. AR Obol (0.889 gm). Boeotian shield / MY, winged thunderbolt. SNG Copenhagen 190. Toned VF. Rare. (250)

115. ATTICA. Athens. After 449 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.08 gm). Helmeted head of Athena right / ΑΘΕ, owl with single prong tail standing right, head facing, olive sprig and crescent moon. SNG Copenhagen 31. Toned near EF. (600)

109. BOEOTIA. Thebes. Circa 426-387 BC. AR Stater (11.90 gm). Shield /OE, amphora Head pi. 3,8. Toned good VF. Rare. (750)

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110. BOEOTIA. Thebes. Circa 379-338 BC. AR Stater (12.02 gm). Boeotian shield / Amphora; magistrate Apol..., grape cluster. BMC Central Greece pg. 81,115. VF. (250)

116. ATTICA. Athens. After 449 BC. AR Obol (0.73 gm). Head of Athenaright/ ΑΘΕ, owl standingright,olive leaf behind. SNG Copenhagen 53. Toned EF. (600) 111. EUBOEA. Histiaea. Circa 196-146 BC. AR Tetrobol (2.37 gm). Head of nymph Histiaearight/ ΙΣΤΙΑ ΙΕΏΝ, nymph Histiaea seated right on stem of galley and holding a trophy-stand; below, bipennis. BMC Central Greece p. 130,59. Toned good VF. (100)

117. ATTICA. Athens. Circa 430-415 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.01 gm). Helmeted head of Athena right/ Owl standingright.SNG Copenhagen 31. Toned EF. (1000)

112. EUBOIA. Histiaea. Circa 196-146 BC. AR Tetrobol (2.10 gm). Head of nymph right / ΙΣΤ ΑΙΕΩΝ, nymph seated on galley; trident below. SNG Copenahgen 527. Toned VF. (125)

Ex ΝFA XI, lot 122; Ex Norman Davis 142.

113. ATTICA. Athens. Circa 495480 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.45 gm). Helmeted head of Athenaright/ ΑΘΕ, owl standingright,head facing, olive sprig above. Seltman 355 (same reverse die); Dewing 1574. Toned VF, well-centered on a broad flan. Nice for these. (650)

118. ATTICA. Athens. After 393 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.17 gm). Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing; above, olive-spray and crescent. Cf. SNG Copenhagen 63. Good VF. (250) 20

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125. ARGOLIS. Argos. Circa 343-146 BC. AR Tetrobol (2.67 gm). Forepart of wolf left / A; magistrate NI, crescent. BMC Peloponnesus pg. 141,67; SNG Copenhagen-. Toned good VF. (150) 119. ATTICA. Athens. Circa 114/113 BC. AR New Style Tetradrachm ( 16.85 gm). Helmeted head of Athenaright/ ΑΘΕ, owl standingrighton amphora marked with Β, ΣΟ below; Apollo Delios to right, magistrates Socrates, Dionysodoros, Ziolos. Thompson 616b (reverse die). (Date from M0rkholm, ANSMN 29). VF. (250) 126. ARGOLIS. Argos. Circa 343-146 BC. AR Tetrobol (2.32 gm). Forepart of wolf right / A; magistrate Agathokleos, harpa. BMC Peloponnesus pg. 144,110; SNG Copenhagen-. Toned VF. (100)

120. AEGINA. Circa404 BC. AR Stater (5.29 gm). Tortoise with segmented shell / Incuse square with skew pattern; two pellets in one quarter. SNG Copenhagen 520. Near VF. (225) 127. ARGOLIS. Argos. Circa 343-146 BC. AR Tetrobol (2.15 gm). Forepart of wolf left/A; magistrate Hieronos, eagle on thunderbolt BMC Peloponnesus pg. 145,114; SNG Copenhagen 42. Toned VF. (100)

121. CORINTHIA. Corinth. Circa 515480 BC. AR Stater (8.57 gm). Pegasos with curled wing flying left; koppa below / Archaic head of Athena right in incuse square. Ravel 151 (same dies); Dewing 1713. Toned VF. (250)

128. ARGOLIS. Argos. Circa 343-146 BC. AR Tetrobol (2.32 gm). Forepart of wolf right / A; magistrate Zenophilos, radiate head of Helios. BMC Peloponnesus pg. 145,117; SNG Copenhagen 51. Toned good VF. (200)

122. CORINTHIA. Corinth. Circa 4th Century BC. AR Drachm (1.87 gm). Pegasos flying left, koppa below / Head of nymph left, KE. SNG Copenhagen 148. Toned EF. (400)

129. ARGOLIS. Argos. Circa 343-146 BC. AR Tetrobol (2.12 gm). Forepart of wolfright/A; magistrate Euthykleos, owl. BMC Peloponnesus; SNG Copenhagen-. Toned VF. ( 100)

123. ARCADIA. Megalopolis. Circa 234-196 BC. AR Triobol (2.23 gm). Laureate head of Zeus left / Pan seated left on rock, eagle on lap and holding lagobolon, monograms. SNG Copenhagen 194. Toned VF.

130. PELOPONNESOS. Elis. Circa 2nd Century BC. AR Drachm (4.82 gm). Eagle flying right, tearing at hare / FA winged thunderbolt with two volutes. Seltman, Olympia, pl.Vm, 34. Toned VF. (250)

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131. ACHAEAN LEAGUE. Corinth. Circa 243 BC. AR Hemidrachm (2.38 gm). Laureate head of Zeus left / AX monogram; Pegasos flying above, ΠΑ monogram. Clerk 114. Deeply toned VF. (150)

124. ARGOLIS. Argos. Circa 343-146 BC. AR Tetrobol (2.66 gm). Forepart of wolf left / A; magistrate NI, club. BMC Peloponnesus pg. 141, 66; SNG Copenhagen 33. Toned VF. (100) 31

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139. BOSPOROS. Chalkis. Circa 5 th Century BC. Billon Hemidrachm (2.05 gm). Archaic female headright/ Bull's head right SNG Copenhagen 98. VF. (150)

132. ACHAEAN LEAGUE. Elis. Circa 280 BC. AR Hemidrachm (236 gm). Laureate head of Zeusright/ AX monogram; Α ΕΥ, ΠΑ. Clerk 70. Toned VF. (100)

140. PAPHLAGONIA. Sinope. Ariarathes. Circa 340-330 BC. AR Drachm (5.63 gm). Head of nymph left / Eagle on dolphin. Waddington 25; SNG Copenhagen 290. VF. (200)

133. ACHAEAN LEAGUE. Elis. Circa 191 BC. AR Hemidrachm (2.45 gm). Laureate head of Zeusright/ AX monogram; AY and F A. Clerk 280. VF. (100)

134. ACHAEAN LEAGUE. Pallantion. Circa 194 BC. AR Hemidrachm (236 gm). Laureate head of Zeus right / AX monogram; ΠΑΛ, monograms. Clerk 219. Good VF. (100)

141. PAPHLAGONIA. Sinope. Circa 290-250 BC. AR Didrachm (836 gm). Head of Sinope left / Poseidon enthroned left. Counterstamp: Facing head of Helios with legend ΣΙΝΩΠΕΩΝ among rays / Head of Poseidon left. SNG Copenhagen 299. Undertype VF, counterstamp sharp EF. (750) Ex Egger XL, 579. An interesting two-sided counterstamp, resembling more a restriking than a traditional one-sided counterstamp.

135. CRETE. Knossos. Circa 320-270 BC. AR Drachm (5.17 gm). Head of Hera left, wearing stephanos / ΚΝΩΣΙ, labyrinth; A Ρ at sides. (700) Dewing 1987. Toned VF. Rare. 142. PAPHLAGONIA. Sinope. Circa 3rd Century BC. AR Hemidrachm (2.85 gm). Head of Sinope left / ΣΙΝΩ, sea-eagle with wings displayed; HP monogram. Waddington 39,6th monogram. Toned VF. (100)

136. CRETE. Kydonia. Circa 320-270 BC. AR Stater (11.20 gm). Wreathed head of Dictynna left / ΚΥΔΩΝ, Kydon standing left, stringing his bow. Svoronos 24; BMC Crete pg. 28,4. Toned VF, over-all porosity. Very Rare. (750)

143. BITHYNIA. Kalchedon. Circa394-350BC. AR Drachm (3.71 gm). KAA, bull standing left on grain ear; caduceus and ΔΑ to left / Quadripartite incuse square, granulated. SNG Copenhagen 352. Near EF. (125)

Kydon, the eponymous founder of Kydonia, was the grandson of M mos, and supposedly began the training of the archers that became the backbone of thefamous Cretan mercenary army.

EL 137. ASIA MINOR, Uncertain Mint Circa 6th century BC. EL l/24th Staler (0.61 gm). Phocaic standard. Raised swastika pattern / Incuse punch. Cf. Weidauer 151, SNG Beny 1016. Good VF. Scarce. (450) EL 144. MYSIA. Cyzicus. Circa 550-475 BC. ELTwelfth(131 gm).Head of youth on shield left, tunny below / Quadripartite incuse square. Cf. Vbn Fritze 105 (stater); cf. Rosen 486 (hecte). Good VF. Apparently unpublished. (1000)

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145. MYSIA. Pergamon, Kings of. Philetairos. 282-263 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.76 gm). Diademed head of Seleukos I right / ΦΙΛΕTAIPOY, Athena enthroned left, ivy leaf to left, bow to right. Newell, NNM 76,14, obverse xvi, reverse 37. VF, with a forceful portrait (3000)

149. AEOLIS. Kyme. After 165 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.59 gm). "Stephanephoroi." Diademed head of Kyme right / Κ YM ΑΙΩΝ, horse standing right; one-handled vase under raised foreleg, magistrate Olympios. Oakley, ANSMN 27,49-54; BMC Troaspg. 112,81.EF. (350)

146. MYSIA. Pergamon, Kings of. Eumenes I. 262-241 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.14 gm). Laureate head of Philetairos right/ Φ1ΛΕΤΑΙΡΟΥ, Athena enthroned left holding shield and spear; ivy leaf under arm, A on throne, bow behind. Westermark Group ΠΙ, V.XXIII (same obverse die). Toned EF. Good style. (2500)

150. AEOLIS. Myrina. Circa 2nd century BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.06 gm). Laureate head of Apollo of Grynion right /ΜΥΡΙΝΑ ΙΩΝ, Apollo of Grynion standing right holding phiale and laurel branch with fillets, omphalos and amphora at feet monogram behind, all within laurel wreath. BMC 13. VF, light obverse scratches. (500)

151. IONIA. Ephesos. Circa 387-295 BC. AR Diobol (0.95 gm). Bee / ΕΦ, confronted stag's heads. SNG Copenhagen 242. VF. (100)

147. MYSIA. Pergamon, Kings of. Eumenes Π. 197-190 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.75 gm). Laureate head of Philetairos right/ΦΙΛΕΤΑ IPOY, Athena enthroned left holding wreath, shield and spear behind; stylis to left monogram under arm, bow behind. Westermark pi. 14. Good VF. Excellent Hellenistic portrait. (750)

152. IONIA. Ephesos. Attalos ΠΙ. Year 2(138/137 BC). AR Cistophonc tetradrachm (12.64 gm). Cista mystica with half-open lid from which a serpent emerges; all within ivy wreath /Two coiled serpents, heads erect; between them, strung bow in case with aplustre; to right bust of Artemis Ephesia facing with tall headdress; Β above and left. Kleiner-Noe, The Early Cistophoric Coinage, Series 36,51 -j (pl. XVI, 11) same obverse die. Toned VF. (150)

148. MYSIA. Pergamon. Circa 133-67 BC. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (12.63 gm). Cista mystica with serpent in ivy wreath/Serpents coiled around bow case; ΔΙ, monogram and serpent staff in fields. SNG Copenhagen 430. Good VF. (150)

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156. IONIA. Miletos. Circa 5th Century BC. AR Diobol (1.16 gm). Protome of lionright,looking back / Stellate pattern in incuse square. SNG Copenhagen 950. Toned VF. (75)

153. IONIA. Klazomenae. Orontas. Circa 362 BC. AR Tetrobol (2.66 gm). Nude hoplite crouching behind shield, spear at ready / OPONTA, winged boar flying right Babelon, Traité Π pL 2,63. Toned VF. Extremely Rare. (2000)

157. IONIA. Miletos. Circa 5th Century BC. AR Diobol (1.14 gm). Protome of lion left, looking back / Stellate pattern in incuse square. SNG Copenhagen 952. Toned VF. (75)

Orontas, satrap of Artaxerxes II in Asia Minor, rebelled against Persian authority, and ruled as his own masterfor several years in the mid 4 th century BC.Hisprimary mint was at Lampsakos, but a very small issue ofsilver and bronze was struckfor him at Klazomenae.

158. IONIA. Miletos. Circa 2nd Century BC. AR Hemidrachm (2-50 gm). Laureate head of Apollo right / BION, lion standing right, looking back at star; monograms to right. SNG von Aulock 2100. Toned VF. (75)

154. IONIA. Kolophon. Circa 490400 BC. AR Drachm (5.41 gm). Wreathed head of Artemisright/ ΚΟΛΦΩΝΙΟΝ (sic), lyre in incuse square. Cf. Milne, Kolophon 24 (retrograde legend). Fine. (200)

159. IONIA. Teos. Circa 520-500 BC. AR Stater (11.73 gm). Griffin with curled wing seated right, paw raised; NV below / Quadripartite incuse square, quarters rough. Boston 1936. Toned VF. Rare. (1200)

160. IONIA. Teos. Circa 5th Century BC. AR Stater (12.00 gm). THION, griffin with curled wing seated right, paw raised; grape cluster below / Quadripartite incuse square, quarters granulated. Cf. BMC Ionia pg. 311,18. Near EF. Rare. (1200)

EL 161. LYDIA, Kings of. Before Croesus. Early 6th century BC. EL Third (4.73 gm). Lion's head with knob / Double incuse punch. Weidauer 86. Near EF, well centered and well struck. (1500)

155. IONIA. Magnesia ad Maeandrum. Circa 190-150 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.67 gm). Diademed bust of Artemis right, quiver over shoulder / ΜΑΓΝΗΤΩΝ, nude Apollo beside tall tripod, meander pattern beneath; magistrates Euphemos and Pausanios. BMC Ionia pg. 162,36. Superb EF. (1800)

162. CARIA. Stratonikeia. Circa 166-88 BC. AR Hemidrachm (1.41 gm). Laureate head of Zeus right/Eagle standing right; magistrate ΘΑΡΣΥΤ(?), throne. Cf. SNG Copenhagen 476ff. Toned near EF. (200) 34

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169. CARIA, Islands off. Rhodes. Circa 8843 BC. AR Trihemidrachm (4.03 gm). Radiate facing head of Helios / PO, full blown rose; magistrate Iason, cornucopiae and wreath. BMC Caria pg. 261,336. Lustrous EF, flan crack. (300)

163. CARIA. Rhodian Peraia. Circa 2nd century BC. AR Drachm (2.67 gm). Facing head of Helios, turned slightly right / ΕΡΜΙΑΣ, rose. Sear Greek 5092. Mint state, well centered with even toning. (350)

164. CARIA. Rhodian Pereia. Circa 2nd Century BC. AR Drachm (2.75 gm). Facing head of Helios, turned slightly right / ΕΡΜΙΑΣ, rose. Sear Greek 5092. Superb EF, slightly weak struck. (200) 170. PHRYGIA. Apameia. Circa 150-140 BC. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (12.63 gm). Cista mystica with serpent in ivy wreath / Serpents coiled around bow case; ΠΑ monogram to left. Medusa head to right. Kleiner/Noe unlisted. VF. Rare. (150)

Stylistically this unrecorded symbol fits into the Series 18-19 issues at Apameia.

165. CARIA, Islands off. Kos. Circa 166-88 BC. AR Drachm (2.15 gm). Laureate head of Poseidon right/ ΚΩΙΩΝ, coiled serpent; magistrate Aristo..., A below incuse square. Cf. BMC Caria pg. 205,121. EF. (150)

171. PHRYGIA, Laodikeia. Circa 133-67 BC. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (12.53 gm). Cista mystica with serpent in ivy wreath / Serpents coiled around bow case; ΛΑΟ, monogram and caduceus in fields. BMC Phrygia pg. 280,13. Good VF. (200)

166. CARIA, Islands off. Rhodes. Circa 304-189 BC. AR Tetradrachm (12.92 gm). Radiate facing head of Helios / ΡΟΔΙΟΝ, rose with bud; magistrate Aristokritos, aplustre. BMC Caria pg. 241,122. Toned VF, nice facing head. (350)

172. LYCIA. Uncertain Dynasts. Circa 520480 BC. AR Stater (9.00 gm). Head of roaring lion left, with triangular eye / Incuse punch divided into eight equal sections. SNG von Aulock 4042. Toned VF, sharp strike. (500)

167. CARIA, Islands off. Rhodes. Circa 304-189 BC. AR Didrachm (6.70 gm). Radiate facing head of Helios / ΡΟΔΙΟΝ, rose with bud; magistrate Eukrates, anchor. BMC Caria pg. 243,141. Near EF, slight porosity on obverse. (300)

173. PAMPHYLIA. Aspendos. Circa 370-330 BC. AR Stater (10.22 gm). Two wrestlers grappling, the one on the left grasping the wrists of the other, Ε between / EXTFEAIY, slinger, triskeles and club to right. SNG Copenhagen 238. Choice toned EF. (1000)

168. CARIA, Islands off. Rhodes. Circa 8843 BC. AR Trihemidrachm (3.97 gm). Radiate facing head of Helios / PO, full blown rose; magistrate Aristomachos, aplustre. BMC Caria pg. 260,335. Lustrous EF. (300) 25

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174. PAMPHYLIA. Aspendas. Circa 370-330 BC. AR Stater (1039 gm). Two wrestlers grappling, the one on the left grasping the wrists of the other; Ε between / EZTFAIY, slinger, O, club and triskeles. SNG (1000) Copenhagen 240. Toned EF.

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179. CILICIA. Tarsos. Datantes. 378-372 BC. AR Stater (10.50 gm). Female head facing with flowing hair and beaded necklace / Bearded head of a soldier right wearing an Athenian helmet, Datames in aramaic script before; behind, counterstamp of legend Baal (in aramaic script) over bull standing right. SNG Levante 78/79 for coin; 83 for counterstamp. Coin and counterstamp both VF, light porosity. (200)

180. CIUCIA. Tarsos. Mazaios. 361-334 BC. AR Stater (10.72 gm). Baaltars seated left, head facing; holding eagle, grain ear and grapes in one hand, and sceptre in the other / Lion bringing down bull, monogram below. SNG Levante 106. Choice EF. (850)

175. PAMPHYLIA. Side. Circa 2nd-1st Century BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.87 gm). Helmeted head of Athena right/Nike advancing left, holding wreath and palm; ΚΛΕΥΞ, pomegranate. SNG Copenhagen 400. VF. (125)

181. CIUCIA. Uncertain possibly Tarsos. Circa 4th century BC. AR fraction (0.49 gm). Baaltars seated left, holding sceptre with left hand and ear of corn and bunch of grapes with right hand / Forepart of wolf, erescent above. SNG Levante 223= SNG Von Aulock 5422; Traité Π, 2, 687 (Mazaios). Good VF. (75)

176. PISIDIA. Selge. Circa 4th Century BC. AR Trihemiobol (0.84 gm). Gorgoneion/Helmeted head of Athena right; astragalos behind. SNG Copenhagen 246. VF. Nice for these. ( 100)

182. CAPPADOCIA, Kings of. Ariobarzanes 1.96-63 BC. AR Drachm (4.22 gm). Year 24 (72/71 BC). Diademed headright/ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ APIOBAPZANOY ΦΙΛΟΡΩΜΑΙΟΥ, Athena standing left, holding Nike and spear and shield; monogram and date. Simonetta 35b. VF. (75)

177. CILICIA. Nagidos. Circa 380-360 BC. AR Stater (10.51 gm). Aphrodite seated left, holding phiale, Eros at side / Dionysos standing left, holding grapes and thyrsos. Levante 7 variety. EF, light reverse die rust. (1500)

183. SYRIA, Seleukid Kings. Seleukos I. 312-280 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.09 gm). Seleukia on Tigris mint. Circa 305-304 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ, Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and sceptre; monograms in leftfieldand below throne. Newell, ESM 4; Houghton 941. VF, spots of encrustation. Oveistruck on earlier issue. (300)

178. CILICIA. Nagidos. Circa 360-333 BC. AR Stater (9.89 gm). Aphrodite seated left, holding phiale with her right hand; before her, Nike flyingrightand crowning her with wreath; below throne, mouse / Dionysos standing half-left, holding bunch of grapes and thyrsos; behind, ΝΑΠΔΙΚΟΝ; before, Ή and uncertain letter(s). Babelon, Traité Π, 2,1524 variety. Toned VF, obverse die flaw and test cut Scarce. (250) 26

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186. SYRIA, Seleukid Kings. Antiochos I. 280-261 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.14 gm). Seleukia on Tigris mint. Circa 274-270 BC. Diademed head of Antiochos I right/ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΉΟΧΟΥ, Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow and bow; monograms in fields. Newell, ESM149; Houghton 950. Toned near EF. (2500)

187. SYRIA, Seleukid Kings. Antiochos I. 280-261 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.12 gm). Seleukia on Tigris mint. Circa 274-270 BC. Diademed head of Antiochos I right/ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY, Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow and bow; monograms in fields. Newell, ESM 149; Houghton 950. Good VF. (1500)

184. SYRIA, Seleukid Kings. Antiochos I. 280-261 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.25 gm). Phokaia mint. Diademed head of Antiochos I right/ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΉΟΧΟΥ, weary Herakles seated left on lion's skin draped over rock, resting his right hand on club; in outer left field, griffin's head left above uncertain monogram. Cf. Houghton 623; Newell, WSM, 1503 (same obverse die). Although part of the monogram is off the flan on this specimen, it does appear to be different from WSM 1503 and possibly unpublished. Near EF, very rare. (5000)

188. SYRIA, Seleukid Kings. Antiochos I. 280-261 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.14 gm). Seleukia on Tigris mint. Circa 270-267 BC. Diademed head of Antiochos I right/ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY, Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow and bow; monograms in fields. Newell, ESM 155, Type 1. Toned near EF. (2500)

An excellent artistic representation of the "weary Herakles," resting, exhausted after his labours.

189. SYRIA, Seleukid Kings. Antiochos Π. 261-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.03 gm). Phokaia mint. Series Π. Diademed head of Antiochos I right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY, nude Herakles seated left on rock, with club and lion skin; griftin head and monogram in left field. Newell, WSM 1506; Houghton 623. Good VF, obverse slightly double struck. Rare Seleukid mint. (4000) 185. SYRIA, Seleukid Kings. Antiochos I. 280-261 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.03 gm). Seleukia on Tigris mint. Circa 278-274 BC. Diademed head of Antiochos I right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY, Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding two arrows and bow; monograms in fields. Newell, ESM 142. Toned good VF. (2000) 2

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194. SYRIA, Seleukld Kings. Tigranes II of Armenia. 95-56 BC. AR Tctradrachm (15.02 gm). Tigranes wearing tiara/ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣΤΙΓΡΑΝΟΥ, Tyche of Antioch. Bedoukian 36. Near EF. (1500)

190. SYRIA, Seleukid Kings. Antiochos Π. 261-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.13 gm). Scleukia on Tigris mint. Circa 261-256 BC. Diademed head of Antiochos I right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY, Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow and bow; monograms in fields. Newell, ESM 178; Houghton 955. Toned VF, light scratch on obverse. (400)

195. SYRIA, Seleukid Kings. Philip I Philadelphos. 89-83 BC. AR Tctradrachm (15.63 gm). Antioch mint. Diademed head right, fillet border/ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ, Zeus en11 ironed left, holding Nike and sceptre; Ρ in exergue. Newell, SMA 444ff. Good VF. (150) 191. SYRIA, Seleukid Kings. Antiochos VII. 138-129 BC. AR Tetradrachm ( 16.66 gm). Antioch minL Diademed head right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ Λ NTIOXOY ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ, Athena standing left holding Nike and spear and shield, monograms in left field. Newell, SMA 282. Toned VF. Good Hellenistic portrait. (250) 196. PHOENICIA. Arados. Year99 (171/170 BC). AR Drachm (3.97 gm). Bee flanked by date and monogram / ΑΡΑΔΙΩΝ, stag in front of palm tree. BMC Phoenicia pg. 20,148. VF. (75)

192. SYRIA, Seleukid Kings. Antiochos VII. 138-129 BC. AR Tetradrachm (13.66 gm). Tyre minL Year 178 (135/134 BC). Diademed bust right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY, eagle standing left on !TOW; club, monograms and date in fields. Newell, ANSNNM 73,125. Toned VF, reverse double struck. Good Hellenistic portrait. (250)

193. SYRIA, Seleukid Kings. Demetrlos II. Second Reign. 129-125 BC. AR Tctradrachm (13.92 gm). Tyre mint. Year 185 (128/127 BC). Diademed bust right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ, eagle standing left on prow; club, monograms and date in fields. Newell, ANSNNM 73, 167. Toned VF, lamination across check. (250)

197. PHOENICIA. Arados. Year 197 (63/62 BC). AR Tetradrachm (15.28 gm). Veiled and turretcd bust of Tyche right/ΑΡΑΔΙΩΝ, Nike to left, holding aplustre and palm; date and monograms inficld.BMCPhoenicia pg. 34,280. VF. (150)

198. PHOENICIA. Byblos. Azbaal. Circa 350 BC. AR Dishckel (13.23 gm). Galley left with three hoplites, hippocamp, murex shell and Phoenician letters "OZ" below / Lbn bringing down stag. SNG Copenhagen 132. Superb toned EF. Rare this nice. (2000) 28

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199. PHOENICIA. Byblos. Azbaal. Circa 350 BC. AR 1/8 Shekel (0.74 gm). Galley left with two hoplites, hippocamp and Phoenician letters 'ΌΖ" below / Lion bringing down stag. BMC Phoeniciapg. 95,6. EF. (75)

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204. PHOENICIA. Tyre. Year 163 (36/37). AR Tetradrachm (Shekel) (14.23 gm). Laureate head of Melkart right / (ΤΥΡΟΥ ΙΕΡΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΣΥΛΟΥ), eagle standing left on prow; ΡΞΓ, KP and monogram in fields, Phoenician letter "A" between legs. Cf. BMC Phoenicia pg. 252,240. VF, usual small late flan. (200)

200. PHOENICIA. Byblos. Ainel. Circa333 BC. AR 1/8 Shekel (0.78 gm). Galley left with two hoplites, hippocamp below / Lion bringing down stag.BMC Phoeniciapg. 96,8. VF. (65)

205. PALESTINE. Gaza (?).Aramaic imitation of Athenian owL Circa 430-400 BCE. AR Tetradrachm (16.86 gm). Helmeted head of Athena right, aleph on cheek / ΑΘΕ, owl standing right, olive sprig and crescent to left Cf. SNG ANS Palestine 3. EF. Extremely rare. (1500) Ex Credit Suisse4 (1985), lot226. 201. PHOENICIA. Sidon. Year 12 (100/99 BC). AR Tetradrachm (14.07 gm). Turreted and veiled bust of Tyche right / ΣΙΔΩΝΙΩΝ, eagle standing left on prow; date and EI to left. Cf. BMC Phoenicia pg. 158, lOOff. EF. Rare. (1750)

206. PALESTINE. Gaza (?). Aramaic imitation of Athenian owL Circa 430400 BCE. AR Tetradrachm (17.12 gm). Helmeted head of Athena right, kaph on cheek / ΑΘΕ, owl standing right, olive sprig and crescent to left. Cf. SNG ANS Palestine 3. EF. Extremely rare, apparently unique. (1500)

202. PHOENICIA. Tyre. Year 50 (77/76 BC). AR Tetradrachm (Shekel) (14.34 gm). Laureate head of Melkart right/ΤΥΡΟΥ ΙΕΡΑΣ KAI ΑΣΥΛΟΥ, eagle standing left on prow; club, LN and A infields,Phoenician letter "B" between legs. BMC Phoenicia pg. 243,142. Good VF. (300)

203. PHOENICIA. 1>re. Year 53 (74/73 BC). AR Tetradrachm (Shekel) (13.83 gm). Laureate head of Melkart right/ΤΥΡΟΥ ΙΕΡΑΣ KAI ΑΣΥΛΟΥ, eagle standing left on prow; ΓΝ and A in fields, Phoenician letter "B" between legs. Cf. BMC Phoenicia pg. 243,144. Good VF, light patches of encrustation. (250)

Ex Credit Suisse4 (1985), ht 227. This and the previous coin are apparently part ofthe same series (SNG ANS 3 ) tentatively attributed by V. Meshorer to Shomron in Samaria. However, the discovery of these two types with the previously unknown letters aleph and kaph suggests that the letters are issue marks rather than abbreviations for the mint name. It has been suggested thai they may have been struck to be used as Persian subsidy paymerits to the Greeks during the Peloponnesian War. See PJi. Franke, The Owls of the Great King, Xenia 1984.

207. ARABIA. Himyarites. Circa 2nd-lst Century BC. AR Drachm (5.43 gm). Laureate male head right, within wreath/Owl on amphora, border of amphoras; monograms infields.BMC Arabia pg. 59,23; SNG ANS 1475. Toned good VF. (150)

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214. PARTfflA, Kings of. Gotarzes 1.95-90 BC. AR Drachm (3.65 gm). Rhagae mint. Bust left, wearing tiara topped by stags / Archer seated right Sellwood 35.4. VF. (80)

208. ARABIA. Himyarites. Circa 1st Century BC. AR Denarius (2.96 gm). Male head left; tribal insignia / Bucranium; symbol and monogram. BMC Arabia pg. 66,24; SNG ANS 1531ff. VF. (75)

215. PARTHIA, Kings of. Gotarzes 1.95-90 BC. AR Drachm (3.98 gm). Rhagae mint Bust left, wearing tiara topped by stags / Archer seated right Sellwood 35.5. Toned good VF. (100)

209. ARABIA. Himyarites. Amdan Bayyin. Circa 1st Century AD. AR Quinarius (1.61 gm). Male headright;monogram/ Sabaean inscription, small male head and symbol. BMC Arabia pg. 71,1 ; SNG ANS 1602. Toned EF. Deep scyphale. (75 )

216. PARTHIA, Kings of. Orodes 1.90-80 BC. AR Drachm (4.18 gm). Ecbatana minL Bust left, wearing tiara / Archer seated right Sellwood 31.5. Toned VF. (100) 210. PERSIA. Achaemenid Kings. Circa 5th Century BC. AR Siglos (5.38 gm). King in kneeling-running stance, holding spear and bow /Incuse punch. BMC Arabia etc. pg. 149,3ff. VF. (100)

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218. PARTHIA, Kings of. Orodes Π. 57-38 BC. AR Tetradrachm (1523 gm). Seleukia mint Diademed bust left with seahorse tore / King enthroned left, holding Nike; pellet below throne. Sellwood 48var. (pellet). Near VF. (200)

212. PARTHIA, Kingsof. Mithradatesl. 171-138 BC. AR Drachm (4.09 gm). Hekatompylos mint Diademed bust left/ Archer seatedrighton omphalos. Sellwood 11.1. VF, weak strike. (125)

ojrj 219. PARTHIA, Kings of. Phraates IV. 38-2 BC. AR Tetradrachm (14.91 gm). Seleukia minL Daisiou 280 (May 33 BC). Diademed bust left with seahorse tore / King enthroned left, holding Nike; pellet and date below throne. Sellwood 11.87. VF, graffiti. (150)

213. PARTHIA, Kings of. Phraates Π. 138-127 BC. AR Drachm (3.85 gm). Tambrax mint Diademed bust left; ΤΑΜ behind / Archer seated right on omphalos. Sellwood 16.11. VF. (125) 30

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226. PARTHIA, Kings of. Vologases III. 105-147 AD. AR Drachm (3.52 gm). Ecbalana mint. Diademed bust left with long, triangular beard/ Archer seated right, no seat Sellwood 78.4. Lightly toned good VF. (75)

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221. PARTHIA, Kings of. Vonones 1.8-12 AD. AR Drachm (3.86 gm). Ecbatana mint. BACIAEYS ONWNHC, diademed bust left / Victory walking right, holding palm; monogram. Sellwood 60.5. Good VF. (125)

227. PARTHIA, Kings of. Parthamaspates. 116 AD. AR Drachm (3.60 gm). Ecbatana mint. Bust left, wearing tiara / Archer seated right; monogram. Sellwood81.1.Toned VF. (125)

228. PARTHIA, Kings of. Parthamaspates. 116 AD. AR Drachm (3.77 gm). Ecbatana mint. Bust left, wearing tiara / Archer seated right; monogram. Sellwood 81.1. Toned VF. (125)

222. PARTHIA, Kings of. ArtabanusU. 10-38 AD. AR Drachm (3.81 gm). Ecbatana mint Diademed bust left with long, square-cut beard and long, almost straight hair /Archer enthroned right. Sellwood 63.6. EF. (75)

223. PARTHIA, Kingsof. Gotar7.es II. 40-51 AD. AR Drachm(3.85 gm). Mithradatkart mint. Diademed bust left; before, star above crescent / Archer enthroned right, legend mostly pellets and dashes. Cf. Sellwood 6536. EF. (75)

229. PARTHIA, Kings of. Vologases IV. 147-191 AD. AR Tetradrachm (13.89 gm). Seleukia mint. Apellaiou 464 (November 152 AD). Bust left, wearing tiara; Β behind / King enthroned left, receiving wreath from Tyche. Sellwood 84.13. Toned VF. (150)

224. PARTHIA, Kings of. Vardanes Π. 55-58 AD. AR Tetradrachm (15.23 gm). Seleukia mint. Artemisiou 369 (April 57 AD). Diademed bust left with triple tore / King enthroned left, receiving wreath from Tyche. Sellwood 69.11. Near VF, flat area on reverse. (150)

230. PARTHIA, Kings of. Vologases IV. 147-191 AD. AR Tetradrachm (13.17 gm). Seleukia mint. Peritiou 500 (January 188 AD). Bust left, wearing tiara; Β behind / King enthroned left, receiving wreath from Tyche. Sellwood 84.120. Toned VF. (150)

225. PARTHIA, Kings of. Pacoros Π. 78-105 AD. AR Drachm (3.68 gm). Ecbatana mint. Diademed bust left / Archer seated right; monogram. Sellwood 73.11. VF. (100)

231. PARTHIA, Kings of. Vologases IV. 147-191 AD. AR Drachm (3.85 gm). Ecbatana mint. Bust left, wearing crested tiara / Archer seated right; monogram. Sellwood 84.128. Choice toned EF. (125) 31

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232. PARTHIA, Kings of. Vologases IV. 147-191 AD. AR Drachm (3.79 gm). Ecbatana mint. Bearded bust left wearing tiara with ear-flaps / Archer enthroned right, left foot shown as A. Sellwood 84.132. Toned VF+. (75)

236. PARTHIA, Kings of. Vologases VI. 208-228 AD. AR Drachm (3.75 gm). Ecbalana mint Bearded bust left wearing tiara with ear-flaps; behind, b / Archer enthroned right Sell wood 88.19. EF, light scratch before bust. (75)

233. PARTHIA, Kings of. Osroes Π. 190 AD. AR Drachm (3.52 gm). Ecbatana minL Bust left, wearing crested tiara / Archer seated right; monogram. Sellwood 85.1. Toned VF. (100)

237. PERSIS. Darius IL Circa 1st Century BC. AR Drachm (3.88 gm). Bust left, wearing Parthian-style tiara / King approaching fire altar. Alram 564;BMC Arabia pg. 216, l-4var> iramaic legend much briefer than published examples). Toned VF. Rare (200) 238.

234. PARTHIA, Kings of. Vologases V. 191-208 AD. AR Tetradrachm (13.17 gm). Seleukia minL Year510 (198 AD). Diademed bust left, hair tied in bunch / King enthroned left, receiving wreath from Tyche. Sellwood 84.120.TonedVF.Rare. (300)

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239. BAKTRIA. Indo-Greeks. Circa329-323 BC. AR Drachm (3.17 gm). Helmeted head of Athena right / ΙΘΕ, owl standing right; olive branch, crescent and Q above. MIG 25b. EF, minor edge chips. Rare. (750)

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240. BAKTRIA. Indo-Greeks. Circa323-315 BC. AR Drachm (3.41 gm). Helmeted head of Athena right / Eagle standing left, head reverted; grape-vine above. MIG 26c. EF. (750)

241. BAKTRIA. Indo-Greeks. Eukratides. 171-135 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.78 gm). PanjhirminL Diademed bust right/ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ, Dioscuroi riding righL monogram. MACW168 ff. Toned good VF, expressive portrait. (1200)

235. PARTHIA, Kings of. Vologases V. 191-208 AD. AR Drachm (3.73 gm). Ecbatana mint. Facing bust with pointed beard / Seated archer. Sellwood 86.3. Superb EF, well centered (1000)

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248. EGYPT. Ptolemaic Kings. Ptolemy ΧΠ. 80-56 BC. AR Tetradrachm (13.66 gm). Paphos mint Year 1 (80 BC). Diademed head right, with aegis / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; date and ΠΑ in fields. Svoronos 1734; SNG Copenhagen 376. EF, double struck. (100)

242. BAKTRIA. Indo-Greeks. Eukratides. 171-135 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.74 gm). Merv mint. Bust right with crested helmet / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ, Dioscuroi riding right, monogram. MIG 177b. Near EF. (1000)

AV 249. KYRENAICA. Kyrene. Circa435-331 BC. AV 1/10 Stater (0.85 gm). KY, head of Kameios left / KY, head of nymph right SNG Copenhagen 1203. Good VF. (400)

243. BAKTRIA. Indo-Greeks. Eukratides. Circa 171-135 BC. AR Obol (0.66 gm). Panjhir mint. Diademed bust right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΕΥΚΡΑΤΊΔΟΥ, caps of the Dioskouroi with palms; monogram. MIG 180d. Toned VF. (100)

250. KYRENAICA. Kyrene. Circa 300-298 BC. AR Didrachm (7.72 gm). Rhodian standard. Head of Apollo Kameios wearing ram's horn left/ KY PA s il phi urn plant, monograms to either side. BMC Cyrenaica p. 54, 250 (pi. ΧΧΠΙ, 12) same dies. Good VF. (750)

244. BAKTRIA. Indo-Greeks. Menander. Circa 160-145 BC. AR Drachm (2.40 gm). Panjhir mint. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΉΡΟΣ MENANΔΡΟΥ, helmeted bust right/ Same legend in Karosthi, Athena Promachos advancing left; monogram. MIG 218b. Toned EF. (75)

AV 251. ZEUGITANIA. Carthage. Circa 350-320 BC. AV Stater of 5 Hemidrachmae (9.38 gm). Wreathed head of Tanit left / Horse standing right; three pellets by front hooves. lenkins Group Ulf; SNG Ashmolean 2166. Near EF. (3500)

245. BAKTRIA. Indo-Skythian Kings. Azes I. Circa 57-35 BC. AR Tetradrachm (9.36 gm). Taxila Sirsukh mint. King on horseback right, holding spear / City goddess standing half-left, holding palm and lamp. MIG VI 743e. Toned VF, few old scratches. ( 100)

252. ZEUGITANIA. Carthage. Circa 221-202 BC. AR Quarter Shekel ( 1.67 gm). Italian mint. Wreathed head of Tanit left / Horse standing right SNG Copenhagen 335; SNG ANS 148. Toned good VF. (200) Robinson, Νum Chron 1964, suggests a mint in Campania during the period ofHannibal's operations in the area.

246. EGYPT. Ptolemaic Kings. Ptolemy I. 315-283 BC. AR Tetradrachm (13.84 gm). Diademed head right, with aegis; countermark: A in square / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; monograms in field. Svoronos 252; SNG Copenhagen 69. VF. (100)

253. ZEUGITANIA. Carthage. Circa213-211 BC. AR Quarter Shekel (1.10 gm). Sicilian minL Wreathed headofTriptolemus right/ Free hoise galloping right; Punic letter Ή ' below. Cf. SNG Copenhagen 380. Near EF. (165)

247. EGYPT. Ptolemaic Kings. Ptolemy Π. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (13.24 gm). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right/ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt. Cf. Svoronos 732. Fine, fields heavily smoothed. ( 100) 33

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260. MAURETANIA, Kings of. Ptolemy. Year 1 (23/24 AD). AR Denarius (2.05 gm). R ANNO PRIMO, diademed bust of Ptolemy right/ REX IVB A, diademed head of Juba Π right Müller 109. Toned VF, edge roughness. Extremely Rare. (250) 254. ZEUGITANIA. Carthage. Circa 3rd-2nd Century BC. Billon Tridrachm (9.40 gm). Wreathed head of Tanit left/Horse standingright,foreleg raised. SNG Copenhagen 390. VF, adjustment marks. (125)

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255. NUMIDIA, Kings of. Juba 1.60-46 BC. AR Denarius (3.69 gm). REX IVBA, diademed bust right, sceptre on shoulder / Same legend in Neo-Punic, octastyle temple. Mazard 84; SNG Copenhagen 523. Toned VF. (200)

261. SPAIN. Beligiom (Saragoza). Circa 2nd-lst Century BC. JE 23mm (9.73 gm). Bearded male head right; Iberian "Be" behind / Horseman galloping right with couched lance, Iberian legend below. Burgos 166. VF, black patina. (200)

256. MAURETANIA, Kings of. Juba II. 25 BC-23 AD. AR Denarius (3.04 gm). REX IVBA, laureate head right / LVCVS AVGVSTI, garlanded altar between trees. Mazard 158. Toned VF. Very rare. (150)

262. SPAIN. Corbica. Circa 2nd-1 st Century BC. JE 12mm (2.63 gm). Male head right; dolphin behind / Horse galloping right; four pellets above, Iberian legend in exergue. Burgos 652. VF, light green patina. (350)

257. MAURETANIA, Kings of. Juba II. 25 BC-23 AD. AR Denarius (3.31 gm). Circa 16-17 AD. REX IVBA, diademed head right/Sceptre and comucopiae. Mazard 241; SNG Copenhagen 593. Good VF, iridescent toning. (150)

263. SPAIN. Iltirta (Lerida). Circa 2nd-lst Century BC. JE 20mm (7.25 gm). Male head right; three dolphins around / Horse galloping right; crescent above, Iberian legend below. Burgos 1150. VF, choice jade green patina. (350)

258. MAURETANIA, Kings of. Juba Π and Cleopatra Selene. Married 25 BC. AR Denarius (2.83 gm). Circa 11 AD. REX IVBA, diademed head right/B ACIAICCA ΚΛΕΟΠΑΤΡΑ, headdress of Isis and sistrum. Mazard 307; SNG Copenhagen 573. Good VF. (150) Cleopatra Selene was the daughter ofM ark Antony and Cleopatra VII.

264. CAMPANIA. Cales. After 289 BC. JE 21mm (6.26 gm). CALENO, laureate head of Apollo left, helmet behind / man-headed bull walking right; lyre above, Γ between legs. SNG Copenhagen 315. VF, dark green patina. Overstruck. (125)

259. MAURETANIA, Kings of. Juba Π and Cleopatra Selene. Married 25 BC. AR Denarius (3.22 gm). Circa 11 AD. REX IVBA diademcd headright/B AOAICCA ΚΛΕΟΠΑ TP, crocodile to right. Mazard 344; SNG Copenhagen 569. EF, nice old toning. (250)

265. CALABRIA. Brundisium. Circa 204-89 BC. JE Semis (8.22 gm). Laureate head of Poseidon right; trident and Nike with wreath behind; S below / BRVN, youth on dolphin carrying lyre; S behind. SNG Copenhagen 723. VF, green patina. (125) 34

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266. LUCANIA. Metapontion. Circa4th Century BC. JE 17mm (3.64 gm). Wreathed head of Persephone right / ΜΕΤΑ two ears of barley. SNG Copenhagen 1258. Near EF, brown patina. (100) 272. BRUTTIUM. Rhegion. Circa 270-204 BC. JE 22mm (7.90 gm). Diademed head of Artemis right, bow and quiver behind / ΡΗΠ ΝΩΝ, lyre. SNG ANS 731. Near EF, brown patina, some weakness on reverse. (100)

267. LUCANIA. Metapontion. Circa4th Century BC. JE 14mm (2.54 gm). Wreathed head of Persephone right / ΜΕΤΑ, ear of barley with leaf to left Cf. SNG Copenhagen 1260. Near EF, brown patina. (75)

268. BRUTTIUM. The Brutti. Circa 213-207 BC. JE Uncia(8.44 gm). Laureate head of Zeus right; grain ear behind / Β PET ΤΙΩΝ, eagle standing left; comucopiae to left Scheu 13; SNG ANS 44. Good VF, brown patina. (75)

269. BRUTTIUM. The Brutti. Circa 213-207 BC. JE Uncia (6.04 gm). Laureate head of Zeus right; sceptre behind / BPET ΤΊΩΝ, eagle standing left, head turned back; plow to left Schar 123; SNG ANS 134. Near EF, brown patina. ( 100)

273. BRUTTIUM. Rhegion. Circa 204-89 BC. JE Trias (14.96 gm). Jugate laureate heads of Apollo and Artemis right / ΡΗΠ ΝΩΝ, tripod; four pellets. SNG ANS 743. Brown VF, dark green verdigris obscuring some obverse details. (100)

274. SICILY. Akragas. End of the 5th century BC. JE Hemilitron (18.90 gm). ΑΚΡΑΓΑΣ, head of the young river-god Akragas left / Eagle, wings closed, standing left on Ionic capital, looking back; to left, crab; above, six pellets. Calciati I p. 194,89. Good Fine, dark green patina. (75)

275. SICILY. Akragas. Circa 338-287 BC. JE 20mm (5.86 gm). ΑΚΡΑ laureate head of Zeus left/ Eagle tearing at hare; Δ above wing. Calciati 1116 R12 var. (Δ above, not below wing). Near VF, dark brown patina with red highlights. (100)

270. BRUTTIUM. Lokri Epizephrii. Circa 300-268 BC. JE 30mm (15.18 gm). Wreathed head of Persephone right; torch behind / ΛΟΚΡΩΝ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt monogram and palm branch. SNG Copenhagen 1881; SNG ANS 560. Brown VF. (75)

276. SICILY. Akragas. Circa 275-240 BC. JE 19mm (5.37 gm). Laureate head of Apollo right/Two eagles standing on hare, one with head thrown back. Calciati 1,127; SNG ANS 1130. Near VF, black patina. (75)

271. BRUTTIUM. Petelia. Circa 204-89 BC. JE Uncia (4.16 gm). Helmeted head of Mars right / Π ΕΤΗ ΛΙΝΩΝ, Nike standing left, holding wreath. SNG Copenhagen 1921 (same dies). Good VF, green and brown patina. (125) 35

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277. SICILY. The Campani. Circa 344-336 BC. JE 13mm (2.23 gm). Phrygian helmet / KA monogram in wreath. Calciati ΠΙ, 2; SNG Lloyd 886. VF, smooth dark brown patina. (75) 282. SICILY. Kentoripai. After 241 BC. JE Dekonkion (10.08 gm). Laureate head of Zeus right; bird behind / ΚΕΝΤΟΡΙΠΙΝΩΝ, winged thunderbolt; Δ below. Calciati ΙΠ, 4Ds6; SNG Copenhagen 211. EF, glossy brown patina. (750)

278. SICILY. Entella. Circa 343-339 BC. JE 17mm (5.94 gm). Corinthian helmet / Free horse galloping right. Calciati 1,14. Near VF, dark green patina. Rare. (75) 283. SICILY. Messana. Circa 450400 BC. JE 19mm (6.84 gm). Hare bounding right; logobolon above, grasshopper left in exergue / Octopus. Calciati 13. Fine, dark green patina. Rare. (150) 279. SICILY. Gela. Circa 420405 BC. iE Onkia (1.49 gm). ΓΕΛΑΣ, bull standing left; pellet in exergue / Wheel of four spokes with four barley grains. Jenkins 496; Calciati ΠΙ, 2. Near VF, rough olive green patina. (75)

284. SICILY. The Mamertini. Circa 288-276 BC. JE Quadruple Unit ( 14.55 gm). ΑΡΕΟΣ, laureate youthful head of Ares right; helmet behind / MAMEP ΤΊΝΩΝ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; Φ in left field. Calciati 1,4; SNG ANS 403. Near EF, glossy patina ranging from olive to emeraid green. (250)

285. SICILY. Syracuse. Circa 425 BC. JE Onkia (1.62 gm). Female head right; hair tied back to knot on top / Octopus. Calciati Π 9; Favorito 3 ; SNG ANS 382. VF, olive green patina. (75) 280. SICILY. Gela. Circa 420-405 BC. JE Tétras (3.32 gm). ΓΕΛΑΣ, bull right/ Head of river god. Jenkins 507. EF, superb green patina. (400) 286. SICILY. Syracuse. Circa425420 BC. JE Herni litron (4.93 gm). Head of Arethusa left / Quadripartite incuse square with star of 16 rays in center. Calciati Π18/5; Favorito 74. VF, choice dark green patina. (125)

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281. SICILY. Himera. After 420 BC. JE Hemilitron (7.65 gm). Youth on goat right / Nike flying left. Calciati 1,27; SNG Copenhagen 318. VF, green patina. (250)

287. SICILY. Syracuse. After 395 BC. JE Drachm (29.56 gm). ΣΥΡΑ head of Athena left, wearing laureate Corinthian helmet / Octopus flanked by dolphins. Calciati Π 62; Favorito 14; SNG Copenhagen 720. Near VF, olive green patina. (150)

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288. SICILY. Syracuse. Timoleon. 344-336 BC. JE Dilicron (20.58 gm). (ΙΕΥΣ) ΕΛΕΥΘΕΡΙΟΣ!, laureate head of Zeus left, hair loose on neck / (ΣΥΡΑ)Κ(ΟΣΙΩΝ), free horse prancing left Calciati Π 80 st9/2; Favorito 17; SNG ANS 538. VF, choice green patina, fields smoothed. (500)

289. SICILY. Syracuse. Agathokles. 317-289 BC. JE 22mm (9.22 gm). Circa 295 BC. ΣΩΤΕΙΡΑ head of Artemis right / ΑΓΑΘΟΚΛΕΙΟΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΟΣ, thunderbolt. Calciati Π 142; Favorito 34; SNG ANS 708. Brown VF, die flaw on neck. (100)

290. SICILY. Syracuse. Agathokles. 317-289 BC. JE 22mm (4.98 gm). ΣΥΡΑ diademed head of young Herakles right; bow behind / Lion to right; club above. Calciati Π, 151Ds8; Favorito 49; SNG ANS 732. VF, brown patina. (125)

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294. MACEDON, Kings of. Demetrios Poliorketes. 294-288 BC. JE 15mm (2.63 gm). Carian mint. Laureate head of Poseidonright/ Β A, prow of galleyright;double-headed ax toright,AP monogram below. Newell, The Coinages ofDemetrius Poliorcetes, 167. Good VF, black patina. (150)

295. MACEDON, Kings of. Interregnum. 288-277 BC. JE 15mm (4.85 gm). Macedonian shield with central thunderbolt surrounded by erescents and stars / Β A, laureate Macedonian cavalry helmet; thunderbolt below. SNG Copenhagen 119var. (stars on shield). Choice EF, brown patina. (100)

296. PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI. Circa 120-63 BC. JE 28mm (19.63 gm). Helmeted head of Athena right/ AMI ΣΟΣ Perseus standing over decapitated body of Medusa, holding harpa and Medusa's head; monograms in fields. Waddington 17, sixth monogram pair. VF, tan patina. (100) A graphic depiction ofa well-known mythological scene!

291. SICILY. Syracuse. Fourth Republic. 289-287 BC. JE 16mm ( 1.94 gm). Helmeted head of Athena left / ΣΥΡΑ Κ ΟΣΙΩΝ, thunderbolt Calciati Π, 1181v; Favorito 38; SNG ANS 752. Good VF, black patina. Rare. (150)

297. PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI. 120-63 BC. JE 22mm (9.16 gm). Wreathed head of Dionysos right / ΑΜΙΣΟΥ, cista with panther skin and thyrsos; monograms. Waddington 24, 2nd monogram pair; SNG Copenhagen 142. EF, green patina. (125) 292. SICILY. Syracuse. Hiketas. 288-278 BC. JE 22mm (8.57 gm). Laureate head of Apollo right; race torch behind / ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; star and A to left. Calciati Π, 168; Favorito 50a. VF, dark brown patina. Calciati does not list torch symbol. (125)

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298. PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI. 120-63 BC. JE 21mm (8.62 gm). Wreathed head of Dionysos right / ΑΜΙΣΟΥ, cista with panther skin and thyrsos; monograms. Waddington 24, 3rd monogram pair; SNG Copenhagen 143. EF, black patina. (125)

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299. PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI. 120-63 BC. JE 21mm (735 gm). Helmeted head of Ares right/ΑΜΙΣΟΥ, sword in scabbard; monogram. Waddington 29,1 st monogram. Near VF, black patina. (75)

305. CARIA, Islands off. Rhodes. 43 BC-96 AD. JE Didrachm (31.15 gm). Radiate and wreathed head of Dionysos left / ΡΟΔΙΟΝ, Nike on prow right, ΔΑ to left; magistrate Maratos. BMC Caria pg. 264,371. Brown VF. (150)

300. PONTOS. Pharnaceia. Time of Mithradates VL 120-63 BC. JElQmm (7.98 gm). Laureate head ofZeusright/ΦΑΡΝΑΚΕΙΑΣ,eagle on thunderbolt; monogram and star in fields. Waddington 5. VF, jade green patina. (125)

301. IONIA. Erythrai. Circa 3rd Century BC. JE 16mm (2.63 gm). Head of Herakles right, wearing hon skin / ΜΗΤΡΑΣ ΔΑΜΑΛΟΥ EPY. SNG Copenhagen 649. Brown VF. (65) 306. CARIA, Islands off. Rhodes. 43 BC-96 AD. JE Didrachm (29.91 gm). Wreathed head of Dionysos right / ΡΟΔΙΟΝ, Nike on prow left, rose to left; magistrate Chareinos. BMC Caria pg. 265,381. Brown VF. (150) SUPERB /Ε OF APAMEIA 302. IONIA. Smyrna. Circa 2nd Century BC. JE 20mm (4.05 gm). CMVPN A, turreted bust of city-goddess left, bipenrtis over shoulder / CM VPNΑ ΙΩΝ, prow of galley right. SNG Copenhagen 1266. Near EF, green patina, lightly smoothed. (100)

303. CARIA, Islandsoff. Rhodes. 8843 BC./E35 mm (17.01). Facing head of Helios, radiate / PO, rose within oak wreath, magistrate ΖΗΝΩΝ. VF, green patina. (600)

307. PHRYGIA. Apameia. Circa 133-48 BC. JE 23 mm (8.32 gm). Helmeted bust of Athena right / ΑΠΑΜΕΩΝ, eagle alighting upon basis decorated with maeander pattern, flanked by caps of the Dioscuroi, magistrate names below. SNG Copenhagen 164. Superb EF, brown patina

304. CARIA, Islands off. Rhodes. Circa 8 8 4 3 BC. JE 18mm (3.81 gm). Radiate head of Helios right / ΡΟΔΙΟΝ, full blown rose; palm branch and term. Cf. BMC Caria pg. 263,359-361. Good VF, nice green patina. (150)

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308. C I L I C I A . Soli-Pompeiopolis. After 66 BC. JE 15mm (2.76 gm).Two grape clusters / ΠΟΜΠΗΙ around star. SNG Levante 884. VF, brown patina. Rare. (100)

309. COMMAGENE, Kings of. Antiochos 1.38-72 AD. JE 29mm (15.64 gm). ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ Μ ΑΝΤΙΟΞΟΣ ΕΠΙ, diademed bust right / ΚΟΜΜΑΓ ΗΝΩΝ, scorpion in wreath. BMC Galatia etc. pg. 106, 1. Brown VF. (125)

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313. SYRIA, Seleukid Kings. Antiochos VL 145-142 BC. JE 20mm (8.09 gm). Antioch mint. Radiate head right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥ ΔΙΟΝΥΣΟΥ, amphora on tall foot; AB monogram below. BMC Seleucid pg. 65,25. Brown VF. (100)

314. SYRIA, Seleukid Kings. Antiochos VL 145-142 BC. JE Serrate 15mm (2.85 gm). Antioch mint. Radiate head right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΊOXOY ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥ ΔΙΟΝΥΣΟΨ ΣΤΑ, horse to left, foreleg raised. Houghton 252. VF, black patina. (75)

315. SYRIA, Chalkidice. Chalkis. Cleopatra VII and Mark Antony. Circa 31/30 BC. JE 21mm (5.93 gm). [BAJCIAICCHC Κ[ΛΕΟΠΑΤΡΑ], diademed and draped bust right / [ETOYC] KA TOY ΚΑΙΞ 6 E A C NEW[TEPAC], bare head of Antony right. Svoronos 1887, pi. LXm, 18; BMC Phoenicia p. 54,15. VF, dark green patina. (300) 310. SYRIA, Seleukid Kings. AntiochosIV. 175-164 BC. JElAmm (36.27 gm). Antioch mint. Laureate head of Zeus right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ A N TIOXOY ΘΕΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥ, eagle standing right on thunderbolt. Newell SM A 59; Houghton 118. VF, green patina with some dirt encrustation. (125) A Ithough struck to Egyptian style and standards, there is no evidence that these coins circulated in Egypt during the briefSyrian presence there.

316. PHOENICIA. Marathos. Year 142 (116/115 BC). JE 22mm (8.08 gm). Laureate head of Zeus right / Phoenician inscription and date, double comucopiae. BMC Phoenicia pg. 125,35. VF, dark green patina. Rare. (100)

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311. SYRIA, Seleukid Kings. Demetrios 1.162-150 BC. JE Senate 15mm (2.85 gm). Antioch mint Horsehead left/ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣΔΗΜΗΙΡΙOY, elephant head right. Houghton 172; SNG Copenhagen 242. Near VF, brown patina. (75)

312. SYRIA, Seleukid Kings. Antiochos VI. 145-142BC.vESerrate 22mm (7.83 gm). Antioch mint. Radiate head right/ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙOXOY ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥ ΔΙΟΝΥΣΟΨ ΣΤΑ, elephant left, holding torch in trunk; palm to right. BMC Seleucid pg. 66,42; SNG Copenhagen 305. VF, black patina. (150)

317. PHOENICIA. Orthosia. Cleopatra VII. Year 282 (31BQ./E19 mm (4.95 gm). Head of Cleopatra right / Deity and monsters. Cf. SNG Copenhagen 176. VF. Extremely rare. (1000)

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318. PARTHIA, Kings of. MithradatesIL 123-88 BC. JE'Tetrachalkoi (638 gm). Ecbatana mint Diademed bust left; MI behind / Horse walking right; MI above. Sellwood 26.25. Fine, brown patina. (75)

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324. EGYPT, Ptolemaic Kings. Ptolemy Π. 285-246 BC. JE 21mm (6.25 gm). Head of Alexander right, wearing elephant skin headdress / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt Svoronos 416; SNG Copenhagen 159. Good VF, brown patina. (100)

319. PARTHIA, Kings of. MithradatesIL 123-88 BC. IE Dichalkoi (4.65 gm). Ecbatana mint. Diademed bust left; MI behind / Horsehead right Sellwood 27.9. VF, lacquered. (75) 325. EGYPT, Ptolemaic Kings. Ptolemy Π. 285-246 BC. JE 25mm ( 17.46 gm). Laureate head of Zeus right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑ ΙΟΥ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; shield to left. Svoronos 610; SNG Copenhagen 114. Good VF, green and brown patina, rather thick on reverse. (100)

320. PARTHIA, Kings of. Mithradates H. 123-88 BC. JE Dichalkoi (2.60 gm). Ecbatana mint Bust left, wearing tiara / Pegasos flying right. Sellwood 28.17. Near EF, black patina with some encrustation. (75)

321. BAKTRIA. Indo-Greeks. Apollodotos. Circa 160-150 BC. JE Square Hemiobol (934 gm). ΒΑΣΙΛΕΟΣ ΑΠΟΑΛΟΔΟΤΟΥ ΣΩΓΗΡΟΣ, Apollo standing facing, holding branch and bow / Same legend in Karosthi, tripod. MIG 209a. Near VF, black patina. (60) 326. EGYPT, Ptolemaic Kings. Ptolemy HL 246-221 BC. JE 36mm (38.55 gm). Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right/ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; monogram between legs, cornucopiae to left. Svoronos 965; SNG Copenhagen 173. VF, brown patina. (100)

322. BAKTRIA. Indo-Greeks. Hermaeus. Circa 40-1 BC. JE Tetradrachm (9.50 gm). Demetrios in Arachosia mint ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΠΟΣ ΕΡΜΑΙΟΥ, diademed and draped bust right / Same legend in Karosthi, Zeus seated left; monogram. MIG 421a. Good VF, brown patina. (75)

323. EGYPT, Ptolemaic Kings. Ptolemy Π. 285-246 BC. JE 22mm (9.10 gm). Head of Alexander right, wearing elephant skin headdress / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; ΔΙ and grain ear to left Svoronos 382; SNG Copenhagen 99. Brown VF, porosity. (75)

327. EGYPT, Ptolemaic Kings. Ptolemy IV. 221-205 BC. iE38mm (48.60 gm). Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right/ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; Ε between legs, comucopiae on shoulder. Svoronos 974; SNG Copenhagen 224. Good VF, brown patina. (150) 40

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332. EGYPT, Ptolemaic Kings. Ptolemy V. 204-180 BC. JE 32mm (32.48 gm). Wreathedheadoflsis right/ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt. Svoronos 1233; SNG Copenhagen 246. Fine, green and brown patina. Scarce larger denomination. (175)

328. EGYPT, Ptolemaic Kings. Ptolemy IV. 221-205 BC./E41mm (70.75 gm). Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right/ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; ΔΙ between legs, comucopiae infield. Svoronos 1125 ;SNG Copenhagen 199. VF, brown patina. (250) Ex CNA XI, lot 183.

333. EGYPT, Ptolemaic Kings. Ptolemy VI. 180-145 BC. JE 29mm (23.54 gm). Diademed head of Zeus-Ammonright/ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ, two eagles standing left on thunderbolt; comucopiae in field. Svoronos 1424; SNG Copenhagen 308. VF, brown patina. (50) 329. EGYPT, Ptolemaic Kings. Ptolemy V. 204-180 BC. JE 26mm (14.58 gm). Wreathedheadoflsis right/ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt. Svoronos 1234; SNG Copenhagen 247. VF, attractive town patina. (125)

334. EGYPT, Ptolemaic Kings. Cleopatra VII. 51-30 BC. JE 80 Drachmae (18.93 gm). Diademed and draped bust right / ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ ΚΛΕΟΠΑΤΡΑΣ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; comucopiae and Π in fields. Svoronos 1871; SNG Copenhagen 419. Near VF, brown patina. (100)

One of the most popular of Hellenistic portraits; even in worn condition giving an inkling of the powerful personality of the queen.

330. EGYPT, Ptolemaic Kings. Ptolemy V. 204-180 BC. JE 28mm (15.31 gm). Wreathedheadoflsis right/ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ,eagle standing left on thunderbolt. Svoronos 1234; SNG Copenhagen 247. VF, brown patina. (125)

335. ZEUGITANIA. Carthage. Circa4th-3rd Century BC. JE 15mm (4.05 gm). Sicilian mint. Wreathed head of Tanit left / Free horse galloping right. SNG Copenhagen 95. Good VF, olive green patina. (75)

331. EGYPT, Ptolemaic Kings. Ptolemy V. 204-180 BC. JE 28mm ( 17.64 gm). Wreathed head of Isisright/ Β ΑΣΙΛ ΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑ ΙΟΥ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt Svoronos 1234; SNG Copenhagen 247. VF, smooth brown patina. (125) 41

336. ZEUGITANIA. Carthage. Circa4th-3rd Century BC. JE 18mm (5.24 gm). Sicilian mint. Date palm / Horsehead right. SNG Copenhagen 102. VF, dark green patina. (75)

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337. MACEDON, Philippi. Augustus. 27 BC-14 AD. JE 18mm (4.00 gm). VIC AVG, Nike on cippus left, holding wreath and palm / COHOR PRAE PHIL, three legionary standards. SNG ANS 674, Good VF, brown patina. (100)

341. PONTOS, Comana. Septimius Severus. Year 172 (205/206 AD). JE 29mm (11.72 gm). AYT Κ A C E n CEOYHPOC, laureate bust right / ΙΕΡΟ KAICA KOMANE, tetrastyle temple with statue of Nike on round pedestal; ET BOP in exergue. Waddington 11. Fine, brown patina. Very Rare. (75)

342. MYSIA. Pergamon. Imperial Times. Circa 2nd Century AD. JE 17mm (3.34gm). ΘΕΟΝ CYN KAHTON, bust of Senate right/ΘΕΑΝ ΡΩΜΗΝ, turreted bust of Roma right. SNG Copenhagen 446. Near EF, brown patina. (65)

338. MOESIA.Marcianopolis. Septimius Severus. 193-211 Αϋ.ΛΕ 26mm (9.91 gm). Faustinianus, magistrate. AY A CEI1TICEYHPOC, laureate and draped bustright/ YIOAYCTINIANOY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΑΙΤΩΝ, Tyche (Fortuna) standing left, holding rudder and comucopiae. Pick 571. Good VF, some encrustation. Superb emerald green patina. [See Color Plate], (300)

343. CARIA, Tabae. Domitia, wife of Domitian. JE 20mm (6.90 gm). ΔΟΜΓΠΑ CEBACTH, draped bust right / ΔΙΑ ΟΡΘΡΙΟΥIEPONOC ΤΑΒΗ ΝΩΝ, Nike advancing right, holding wreath and palm. BMC Caria pg. 169,71. Near VF, dark green patina. Rare. (200)

339. MOESIA, Nicopolis. Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus. JE 22mm (6.51 gm). ΙΟΥΛΙΑ ΔΟΜΝΑ CEBACTH, draped bust right / ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ nPOC I, eagle standing facing on thunderbolt head right with wreath in beak. Pick-; BMC-; SNG Copenhagen-; SNG Munich. Apparently unpublished. Good VF, some encrustation. Another exampie of a choice emerald green patina. [See Color Plate]. (300)

344. PHRYGIA, Amotion. Julia Domna. JE 25mm (8.57 gm). ΙΟΥΑΙΑ AYTOYCTA, draped bust ofSeverus' wife right/ΑΜΟΡΙΑΝΩΝ, legionary aquila flanked by standards. BMC-; SNG Copenhagen-; SNG von Aulock-; L&K-; Mabbott-. Reverse type apparently unpublished. Good VF, brown patina with some encrustation. (125)

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340. PONTOS, Amasia. Septimius Severus. Year 208 (206/207 AD). JE 31mm ( 16.02 gm). AY ΚΑ A CEn CEOYHPOC, laureate, draped and cuirassed bustright/ ΑΔΡ CEV ANT AM ACIAC NE ΠΡ ΠΟΝ, Caracalla and Geta clasping hands; ET CH between. Cf. Waddington 52. Good VF, brown patina. Rare dynastic issue. (350)

345. PHRYGIA, Bruzus. Geta, Caesar. 198-209 AD. JE 26mm (7.71 gm). ΠΟ CEn TETAC AY, bare-headed and draped bust right / BPOYZ ΗΝΩΝ, Asklepios standing facing left, leaning on serpent-staff. Apparently unpublished. VF, brown patina with earthen highlights. (100) 42

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346. CILICIA, Anazarbus. Trajan. Year 132(113/114 AD). JE 27mm (1531 gm). TPAIANOC CE ΓΕΡ ΔΑ, laureate head right; countermark on neck: head of Zeus right / KAIC AN ΑΖΑΡΒΩ ΠΑΩΤΕΙΝΑΝ, diademed and draped bust of Trajan's wife, Plotina, right. SNG Levante 1384; countermark, Howgego 23. Fine, brown and green patina. Rare. (150)

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350. CILICIA, Sekeucia ad Calycadnum. Julia Domna. JE 24mm (6.86 gm). (ΙΟΥΛΙΑ Δ)ΟΜ NA CEBACT, draped bust of Severus' wife right / ΧΕΛΕ ΥΚΩ Ν ΚΑ ΛΥ, half-nude Europa, veil blowing out behind, seated on back of bull being guided by Eros, personification of Oceanus below holding reed and dolphin. SNG Levante 741. VF, brown and green patina. Interesting mythological type. (125)

351. CAPPADOCIA, Caesarea. Nero and Divus Claudius. 54-68 AD. AR Didrachm (7.56 gm). NERO CLAVD D[I CLAVD] F CAESAR AVGGERMA, laureate head of Nero right/DI VOS CLAV[DAVGVST GERMA]NIC PATER AVG, laureate head of Claudius right. Sydenham, The Coinage of Caesarea in Cappadocia, p. 37, 66; BMC Galatia, etc. p. 172,174 (incorrectly attributed to Antioch in Syria). Good VF, flan flaw on Nero's neck, scrape across Claudius ' portrait ( 100) 347. CILICIA, Anazarbus. Tranquillina. Year 261 (242/243 AD). JE 30mm (14.42 gm). CABEINA ΤΡΑΝΚΥΛΛΕΙΝΑ ΑΥΓΟ, diademed bust right crescent on shoulders / ANAZAPBO Υ ΕΝΔΟΞΜΗΠΌ, draped bust of Serapis right; date below. Cf. SNG Levante 1489. Porous Fine. Very Rare. (150)

352. SYRIA, Cyrrhestica. Hierapolis. Caracalla. Consulship 4 (215217 AD). AR Tetradrachm (13.08 gm). AVT Κ M A ANTQNEINOC CEB, laureate bust left in cloak and cuirass, holding spear and shield decorated with statue of god holding serpent and grain ears / ΔΗΜΑΡΧ EZ VnATOC TO Δ, eagle with wreath in beak standing on lion. Bellinger pi. 8,10/12 (same dies). Toned VF, slight flan flaws. (300) A superb portrait, worthy of a medallic issue. 348. CILICIA, Ninica-Claudiopolis. Septimius Severus and Julia Domna.193-211 AD. JE 35mm (21.98 gm). IMP CAES L SEPT SEV(ERVS NINICA COL), laureate bust right; countermark: Nike with wreath to right / IVLIA Δ(ΟΜΝΑ AVG) NIN(ICA COL IVL) AVG FEL, draped bust of Severus' wife right Cf. SNG Levante 609; countermark, Howgego 262. Fine, black patina. Rare. (100) 353. SYRIA, Seleukisand Pieria. Antioch. Claudius. 41-54 AD. JE 24mm (11.92 gm). Laureate head right L»XII within rectangular incuse counterstamp / Large S C within laurel wreath. Cf. SNG Copenhagen 151 for the coin, Howgego 7371 for the counterstamp. Coin is Good/poor and counterstamp grades fine, dark green patina with lighter verdigris. Scarce. (100)

349. CILICIA, Philadelphia. Trajan. 98-117 AD. JE 20mm (5.43 gm). TPAIANOC KAICAPCE., laureate headright/<ULVUEA<lJEWN, Apollo standing left holding branch, with quiver over shoulder. SNG Levante 576 (same dies). VF, gray-green patina. (200)

Howgego convincingly argues that this counterstamp for Legion XII Fulminata as well as similar counterstampsfor III Cyrenaica and X Fretensis were all applied most likely during Trajan's Parthian War and not, the more popular theory, during Hadrian's Jewish War (see Greek Imperial Countermarks - Studies Iη The Provincial Coinage of the Roman Empire by CJ. Howgego (RMS., London, 1985, ch. 2,pp. 18-20).

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357. SYRIA, Seleukis and Pieria.Antloch. Trajan. Cos. 2 (98/99 AD). JE 27mm (13.94 gm). AVTOKP KAIC NEPTPAIANOC CEB ΓΕΡΜ, laureate head right / AHM APX EZ ν Π Α Τ Β in wreath. SNG Copenhagen 185. VF, green patina with earthen highlights. (200)

354. SYRIA, Seleukis and Pieria. Antioch. Nero. Year 109 (60/61 AD). AR Tetradrachm (14.71 gm). ΝΕΡΩΝΟΣ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ ΣΕΒΑΣΑΤΟΥ, laureate bust right, with aegis on near shoulder / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; palm and date in fields. Wruck 38 ; BMC Galatia etc. pg. 174, 190. Near EF. (500)

358. SYRIA, Seleukis and Pieria.Antioch. Uranius Antoninus. 253 AD. Potin Tetradrachm (10.18 gm). AVTOK COVAFI ANTWNINOC CEB, laureate and draped bust right / AHM APX EZOVCIAC VTIAT B, eagle with wreath in beak standing on club; SC below. BMC Galatia pg. 231, 666. Toned VF, heavy porosity. (500)

355. SYRIA, Seleukis and Pieria. Antioch. Otho. 69 AD. JE 28 mm (13.03 gm). IMP M OTHO CAE AVG, laureate head right / S C within wreath. BMC Galatia etc. pg. 176,207. Fine, black patina. (350)

One of the great rarities in the Greek Imperial series. Uranius Antoninus based his rule (and his mint) in his home city cf Emisa, but he apparently had supporters in Antioch ofsufficient influence to strike these rare tetradrachms. Antioch had a well-deserved reputation for civil unrest, and even more ephemeral usurpers than Uranius would serve as afocusfor dissent.

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359. SYRIA, Coele-Syria. Heliopolis. Philip L 244-249 AD. JE 27mm (13.53 gm). IMP CAES M IVL PHILIPPVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate and draped bust right / COL IVL AVG FEL HEL, statue of Tyche facing, holding rudder and comucopiae, Nikes on columns holding veil ova‫ ־‬head, two small figures (Kabeiroi?) by side. BMC Galatia pg. 293,21. VF, redbrown patina. (200)

356. SYRIA, Seleukis and Pieria-Antioch. Nerva. Year 1 (96 AD). AR Tetradrachm (14.18 gm). AYT ΝΕΡΟΥΑΣ ΚΑΙΣ ΣΕΒ, laureate head right; aegis at neck / ΕΤΟΥΣ ΝΕΟΥ ΙΕΡΟΥ, eagle standing right on thunderbolt; A and palm in front. Wruck 124; BMC Galatia pg. 183,268 . Toned EF. (1000)

360. PHOENICIA, Berytus. Caracalla. Consulship4 (215-217 AD). AR Tetradrachm ( 11.19 gm). AVT KAI ANTWNINOC CE, laureate head right, drapery / ΔΗΜΑΡΧ EZ VI1ATOC TO A, eagle with wreath in beak standing on galley. Bellinger 282var. EF. (250) 44

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360A. PHOENICIA, Berytus. Imperial Times. Circa 1st Century AD. JE 13mm (2.07 gm). COL satyr Marsyas with wine skin / Β ER, prow of galley right. BMC Phoenicia pg. 56, 27. VF, glossy green patina. Nice for these. .. (75) 365. EGYPT, Alexandria. Tiberius. Year 14 (27/28 AD). BiUon Tetradrachm (12.41 gm). Laureate head right; LIA / Radiate head of Augustus left. Köln 49, Milne 54/55. Toned good VF, small areas of porosity. (150)

361. PHOENICIA, TVipolis. Caracalla. Consulship 4 (215-217 AD). AR Tetradrachm (14.56 gm). AVT Κ M A ANTftNEINOC CEB, laureate bust right / AHM APX EZ V n ATOC TO Δ, eagle with wreath in beak; caps of the Dioscuroi below. Bellinger 258. Toned VF. (150)

366. EGYPT, Alexandria. Claudius & Antonia. Year 2 (41/42 AD). Billon Tetradrachm ( 11.69 gm). Laureate head of Claudius right / Draped bust of Antonia right Köln 62, Milne 61 -64, Curtis 8-11. Near VF. Scarce. (130) 362. PHOENICIA, Tyre. Caracalla.Consulship4 (215-217 AD). AR Tetradrachm (14.24 gm). AVT KAI ANTWNINOC CE, laureate head right / ΔΗΜ APX EZ VFIATOC TO Δ eagle with wreath in beak standing on club; murex below. Bellinger 303. Choice EF. (250)

367. EGYPT, Alexandria. Nero & Agrippina. Year 3 (56/57 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (12.47 gm). Laureate head of Nero right/ Draped bust of Agrippina right Köln 114/115, Milne 131/132, Curtis 33/34. Toned VF. Scarce. (150) 363. PHOENICIA, Tyre. Elagabalus. 218-222 AD. JE 27mm (13.7 gm). IMP CAES M AV ANTONINVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right seen from back / TV RIORVM, the hero Kadmos standing right on galley, holding trophy and sword; palm tree and murex shell at sides. Apparently unpublished. Porous VF, green patina. (250) Kadmos of Tyre, the brother of Europa, was ordered to bring her back home or never return himself. Unable to find her, he eventually sailed to Greece andfounded Thebes in Boeot'ia. Another legend has him introducing the Phoenician alphabet to the Greeks.

364. PHOENICIA, Tyre. Elagabalus. 218-222 AD. JE 29 mm (20.39 gm). M P CAES M AV ANTONINVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right with drapery on left shoulder / TYRIORUM, Astarte standing facing, right hand on trophy, holding sceptre in left, crowned by Nike standing on a column, palm tree on left, murex shell on right. Sear 3117; SNG von Aulock 364. VF+, light brown toning, far superior to the Sear and von Aulock specimens. (200)

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368. EGYPT, Alexandria. Nero. Year 4 (57/58 AD). BUlon Tetradrachm (12.98 gm). Laureate head right / ΔΗΜΟΣ ΡΩΜΑΙΩΝ, Demos (or Genius) of the Roman People standing facing, head right holding spear with right hand and cornucopiae with left arm. Köln 130, Milne 163/164, Hunter 77. Near VF. Rare reverse type. (150)

369. EGYPT, Alexandria. Nero & Octavia. Year 5 (58/59 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (12.60 gm). Laureate head of Nero right / Draped bust of Octavia right. Köln 138, Milne 169, Curtis 137. VF, some light smoothing in fields. Scarce. (150)

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370. EGYPT, Alexandria. Nero. Year 6 (59/60 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (12.86 gm). Laureate head right / Agathodaimon serpent right, wearing Skhent, coiled around corn-ears and poppies. Köln 142, BMC 175, Milne 203/204. Toned VF. (100)

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375. EGYPT, Alexandria. Nero & Divus Augustus. Year 13 (66/67 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (12.46 gm). Radiate bust left of Nero, wearing aegis / Radiate head of Augustus right. Köln 177-180, Milne 251-255, Curtis 65-72. Toned VF. (125)

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376. EGYPT, Alexandria. Nero. Year 14 (67/68 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (13.20 gm). Radiate bust left, wearing aegis/Bust of Poseidon Isthmios right, draped over left shoulder, trident behind right shoulder, star in right field. Köln 204, Milne 298/299, Curtis 152. Good VF. (150)

371. EGYPT, Alexandria. Nero & Poppaea. Year 11 (64/65 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (13.79 gm). Radiate head of Neroright/ Draped bust of Poppaea right. Köln 168/169, Milne 223-225, Curtis 143-148. Good VF. Scarce. (175)

372. EGYPT, Alexandria. Nero. Year 11 (64/65 AD). Billon Tetradrachm ( 13.84 gm). Radiate bust right, wearing aegis / Eagle standing left, wings closed, palm-branch behind. Köln 163-166, Milne 228-235, Curtis 83-96. Nice VF. (100)

377. EGYPT, Alexandria. Galba. Year 1 (68 AD). Billon Tetradrachm ( 12.68 gm). Laureate head of Galbaright/ ΑΛΕΞ AN ΔΡΕΑ, draped bust of Alexandria right, wearing elephant-skin headdress. Köln 217, Milne 320/321. VF/F+, scarce. (130)

373. EGYPT, Alexandria. Nero. Year 12 (65/66 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (13.50 gm). Radiate and cuirassed bust right with aegis / (ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΩΡ), eagle with palm standing left on thunderbolt; LIB and simpulum in fields. Köln 171, Milne 246/247, Dattari 272. Toned VF.

378. EGYPT, Alexandria. Galba. Year 1 (68 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (12.79 gm). Laureate head right / KPA [ΤΗ] ΣΙΣ, Kratesis standing facing, head left, holding Nike in extended right hand and trophy with left. Köln 222, Milne 316, Curtis 220-223. Toned VF. Scarce type. (130)

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374. EGYPT, Alexandria. Nero. Year 13 (66/67 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (1238 gm). Radiate and draped bust left, with aegis / Radiate head of Augustus right. Köln 177-180, Dattari 184, Milne 251-255. Toned VF, slightly double-struck. (100)

379. EGYPT, Alexandria. Vespasian. Year 2 (69/70 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (13.93 gm). Laureate head right / Nike flying left, holding wreath and palm-branch. Köln 276/277, Milne 393/394, Curtis 262-264. Near VF. (100)

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380. EGYPT, Alexandria. Vespasian. Year 3 (70/71 AD). JE Drachm (28.23 gm). AYTOK Κ(ΑΙΣ ΣΕΒΑ ΟΥΕΣΠΑΣΙΑΝΟΥ), laureate head right / Diademed and winged bust of Nike right; LT. Köln 288, Milne 414/415, BMC 249/250. VF, green and brown patina. (150)

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385. EGYPT, Alexandria. Trajan. Year 20 (116/117 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (12.03 gm). Radiate bust right wearing aegis on left shoulder, star in right field / Bust of Nilus right draped over left shoulder, comucopiae behind right shoulder. Köln 707, Milne 798, Curtis 338. Toned near VF. (125)

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381. EGYPT, Alexandria. Titus. Year 3 (80/81 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (12.97 gm). Laureate head right / Homonoia seated left on backless throne, holding olive-branch in extended right hand Köln 322, Milne 459/460, Curtis 274-277. Near VF. Scarce emperor for Alexandria.

386. EGYPT, Alexandria. Trajan. Year 20 (116/117 AD). Billon Tetradrachm ( 11.84 gm). Radiate bust right, wearing aegis on left shoulder, star in right field / Draped bust of Sarapis right Köln 708, Milne 790/791, Curtis 341. Toned near VF. (100)

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387. EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. Year 10 (125/126 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (13.53 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right/ Dikaiosyne standing half-left, holding scales and comucopiae. Milne 1120. Nice EF, some verdigris on reverse. (200) 382. EGYPT, Alexandria. Nerva. Year 1 (96/97 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (11.33 gm). Laureate head right / Eagle standing righL Köln 429/430, Milne 540/541, Curtis 299-305. Good VF, high silver content. Scarce emperor for Alexandria. (250)

388. EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. Year 10 (125/126 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (13.18 gm). Laureale, draped and cuirassed bustright/Bustof Alexandria right, with elephant headdress; L ΔΕΚΑΤΟV. Köln 896var., Dattari 1279. Toned VF. (100)

383. EGYPT, Alexandria. Trajan. Year 14 (110/111 AD). JE Drachm (24.32 gm). AYT TPAIAN CEB ΓΈΡΜ ΔΑΚΙΚ, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Trajan, holding sceptre and branch, in triumphal quadriga drawn by elephants; ί!Δ. Köln 550, Dattari 766. VF, brown patina with earthen highlights. (150)

389. EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. Year 14 (129/130 AD). JE Drachm (27.80 gm). AYT KAI TPAIΑΔΡΙΑ CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Zeus, holding patera and sceptre, reclining on back of eagle, which stands on thunderbolt; LΙΔ. Köln 1025, Dattari 1879. Good VF, smooth chocolate brown patina. (400)

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393. EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. Year 19(134/135 AD). JE Diobol (8.82 gm). Laureate, draped andcuirassed bustright/ LENN EAKA, eagle standing right, wings closed, head left. Köln 1151, Hunter 385. VF, chocolate brown patina with green highlights. Attractive! (100) 390. EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. Year 16 (131/132 AD). JE Drachm (24.89 gm). AYT KAI TPAIAAPLA CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bustright/ Nilus seated left on rock, holding papyrus stalk and comucopiae, a crocodile suns itself on the rock beside him; L IS. Köln 1056, Milne 1334. Near EF, choice green and brown patina. (600)

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391. EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. Year 17 (132/133 AD). JE Hemidrachm (14.86 gm). AYT KAIC TPAIAN AAPIANOC CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bustright/ Pharos of Alexandria, statue on roof and Tritons blowing horns at comers; LIZ. Köln 1082, Milne 1381, BMC 885. Near VF, brown patina. (100)

395. EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. Year 20 (135/136 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (12.43 gm). Laureate head left, draped on right shoulder / Nilus seated left on pile of rocks, holding reed and comucopiae, crocodile climbing rocks to hisright.Köln 1196, Milne 1491, Curtis 467/468. Toned VF, scattered light porosity. (125)

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396. EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. Year 21(136/137 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (12.76 gm). Laureate head right/Demeter standing half-left, holding corn-ears and poppies in right hand, torch with left. Köln 1209 (same obverse die), Curtis 380-383, Milne 1518. VF. (100) 392. EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. Year 17 (132/133 AD). JE Drachm (27.56 gm). AYT KAIC TPAIAN AAPIANOC CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Athena standing left, holding Nike and shield; LI Z. Dattari 1635. Superb EF, glossy dark green patina. [See Color Plate]. (2000) Ex Hunt collection IV, lot 766. This coin exhibits a patina that one does 397. EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. Year 21 (136/137 AD). Billon not often encounter on an Alexandrian bronze and indeed, it has the apTetradrachm ( 13.10 gm). Laureate head left / Triptolemos in chariot drawn pearonce ofhaving been buried in Sicily and not the iron rich soils ofEgypt! by two serpents; L KA. Köln 1212, Dattari 1484. Toned VF. (100) 48

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398. EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. Year 2 (138/139 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (13.23 gm). Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right / AI [WN], Phoenix standing right, radiate nimbus around its head. Köln 1292, Milne 1603, Curtis 648. Nice VF. Scarce type. (150) 403. EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. Year 8 (144/145 AD). JE Drachm (20.44 gm). AYT Κ Τ ΑΙΑ ΑΔΡ ANTWNEINOC CEB EYC, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / 'Jupiter in Sagittarius', Centaur with bow galloping right, draped bust of Zeus and star above; below, LH. Köln 1503, Daitari 2973, Demetrio 1665. Good VF, brown patina. Rare Zodiac issue. (1500)

Commemorates the end of the third Great Sothic Cycle.

From a Continental collection. Comparable to the Wetterstrom specimen (CNA XIII, lot 171, which reaüsed $2200.00 on the hammer). 399. EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. Year 2 (138/139 AD). Β illon Tetradrachm ( 13.77 gm). His bare-headed bustright/ Draped bust of Sarapis right. Köln 1296 var. (aegis); Curtis 656. Toned VF. (130)

404. EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. Year 9 (145/146 AD). JE Drachm (26.99 gm). AYT Κ Τ ΑΙΑ ΑΔΡ ANTWN(EINOC) CEB EYC, laureate head right / Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory and parazonium, wheel behind; LENA TOV. Köln 1523, Daitari 2794, Milne 1876. (150) VF, smooth brown patina.

400. EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius & Diva Faustina. Year 5 (141/142 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (12.80 gm). Laureate head of Pius right/Draped and diademed bust of Faustina Senior right. Köln 1367. Nice VF. Scarce type. (150)

401. EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius & Diva Faustina. Year 5 (141/142 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (12.31 gm). Laureate head of Pius right / <t>AVCT ΙΝΑ ΘΕΑ, Diva Faustina standing facing, head left, holding right hand over flaming altar and a sceptre with her left hand; in left field, E/L. Köln 1369 var. (position of date on reverse); Curtis 624 var. (same). Toned VF. Scarce type. (150)

405. EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. Year 10 (146/147 AD). JE Drachm (24.16 gm). AYT KT ΑΙΑ ΑΔΡ ANTWNEINOC CEB EYC, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Isis Pharia walking right, sail billowing out before; LAEK ATOV. Köln 1551, Dattari 2667, Milne 1922. VF, dark brown patina. (200)

406. EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. Year 14 (150/151 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (12.48 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Bust of Nilus right, comucopiae before with Ις above it (optimum height of the Nile River during Inundation). Köln 1648 var. (position of date), Dattari 2285. Toned VF. (150)

402. EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. Year 6 (142/143 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (13.61 gm). Laureate head right / Elpis walking left, holding lotus-blossom inrighthand and hem of chiton with left. Köln 1422, Dattari 2227. Good VF, high silver content. (150) 49

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407. EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. Year 17 (153/154 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (13.24 gm). ANTWNINOC CEB EVCEB, laureate and draped bustright/Tyche reclining left on garlanded couch; LIZ. Dattari 2391. Toned good VF. (150)

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412. EGYPT, Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius. Year 4 (163/164 AD). Billon Tctradrachm (1352 gm). Laureate bustright,draped on left shoulder / Sarapis enthroned left, holding sceptre with left hand and right hand extended over Kerberos, at his feet. Köln 2023, Curtis X-739. Near EF. Scarce this nice. (200) Ex Empire Auction 8, lot 613.

408. EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. Year 21 (157/158 AD). Β illon Tetradrachm (14.39 gm). Laureate bust left, draped on right shoulder / Draped bust of Alexandria right wearing elephant-skin headdress. Köln 1789, Dattari 2130. VF. (100)

409. EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius & Faustina Senior. Year 22 (158/159 AD). Β illon Tetradrachm (12.99 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Draped bust of Faustina right. Köln -, Dattari -, Milne -, Curtis -. Nice VF. Very rare ν ariety. (350)

410. EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. Year 23 (159/160 AD). Β illon Tetradrachm ( 13.46 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Isis enthroned right suckling Harpokrates. Köln 1842, Milne 2406, BMC 990. VF, scattered light porosity. (90)

411. EGYPT, Alexandria. Faustina Junior. Year 13 (149/150 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (10.42 gm). Her draped bust right/ Nike standing right on globe, holding wreath and palm-branch. Köln -, Curtis -, Milne 2046?. VF. Scarce. (125)

413. EGYPT, Alexandria. Lucius Verus. Year 1(161 AD). Billon Tetradrachm ( 13.08 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / OMONO LA, Homonoia standing half-left, holding olive-branch and cornucopaie. Köln 2122, Hunter 535. VF, pit on edge on reverse. Scarce. (150)

414. EGYPT, Alexandria. Lucius Verus. Year 1 (161 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (12.71 gm). Laureate bust right draped on left shoulder / PUMH, Roma seated left on cuirass, holding short sceptre with left hand and Nike in righL Köln 2124 var. (bust treatment); Curtis X-737. Toned VF. Rare reverse type. (250)

415. EGYPT, Alexandria. Lucius Verus. Year 2 (161/162 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (13.08 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right/Nilus reclining left, holding reed and cornucopiae from which emerges a Genius; below, crocodile right Köln 2134, BMC 1363. Good VF. Scarce. (150) Ex Wetterstrom Collection by private treaty.

416. EGYPT, Alexandria. Lucius Verus. Year 4 (163/164 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (1332 gm). Laureate head right/Draped bust of Helios right Köln -, Curtis -, Milne -, Dattari 3656. Near VF, some light verdigris. Rare reverse type. (125)

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417. EGYPT, Alexandria. Lucius Verus. Year 5 (164/165 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (10.31 gm). Laureate bust right, draped on left shoulder / Aphrodite standing half-left, holding a helmet in her extended right hand, balancing a shield on short column, shield inscribed AYNAMIC. Köln 2159, Dattari 3646. Near VF. Rare reverse type. ( 150)

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422. EGYPT, Alexandria. Julia Domna. Year4 (195/196 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (11.01 gm). H » draped bust right/Dikaiosyne standing halfleft, holding scales and comucopiae. Köln 2277. VF, some light pitting. Rare empress for the Alexandrian series. ( 150)

Ex Gordon Dickie Collection, Empire Auction 7, lot 180.

418. EGYPT, Alexandria. Commodus. Year 25 (184/185 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (10.91 gm). Laureate head right / Bust of Nilus right, draped over left shoulder, comucopiae behind right shoulder. Köln 2222, Milne 2658, Hunter 559. Good VF, dark brown patina. (100)

419. EGYPT, Alexandria. Commodus. Year 27 (186/187 AD). Billon Tetradrachm (12.02 gm). Laureate head right/Bustof Ammon right, wearing ram's hom and disk. Köln 2225, Milne 2668, Curtis 785-789. Nice VF. Full silver and very rare as such for Commodus. (150)

423. EGYPT, Alexandria. Elagabalus. Year 3 (219/220 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (12.17 gm). Laureate head right / Nilus reclining left, holding reed and comucopiae, Genius climbs up reed, another emerges from cornucopiae, third swims away from crocodile in exergue. Köln 2322, Milne 2786/87, Curtis 979 (this coin). VF, dark brown patina. (150) Ex Gordon J. Dickie Collection, Empire Auction 7, lot 194; Col. James W. Curtis Collection with his holder.

424. EGYPT, Alexandria. Elagabalus. Year 5 (221/222 AD). Potin Tetradrachm ( 13.33 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Ares standing half-left, holding parazonium with left arm and spear with right hand, shield leans against spear. Köln 2340, Milne 2840, Curtis 945 (this (125) coin). VF, dark brown patina. Ex Gordon J. Dickie Collection, Empire Auction 7, lot 195; Col. James W. Curtis Collection with his holder.

420. EGYPT, Alexandria. Commodus. Year 27 (186/187 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (13.81 gm). Laureate head right / ΠΕΡΙ ΟΔ ΔΕ KAET within wreath; date below. Köln 2226, Milne 2671, Curds 861. Near VF, brick red patina. (75)

425. EGYPT, Alexandria. Elagabalus. Year 5 (221/222 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (13.23 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bustright/Bust of Helios- Hermanubis right, upright caduceus-palm combination to right. Köln -, Milne 2826, Curtis X-964. VF, reddish-brown patina Scarce type.

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421. EGYPT, Alexandria. Septimius Severus. Year4 (195/196 AD). Potin Tetradrachm ( 11.91 gm). Laureate head right / Eagle standing right, head left, wreath in beak. Köln 2270, BMC 1459, Curtis 890. VF, traces of silvering. Rare emperor for the Alexandrian series. (200) ExJohnAiello Duplicates, Malloy, Lot 392; Empire Auction 2, lot 140 ($375).

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426. EGYPT, Alexandria. Annia Faustina. Year 5 (221/222 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (11.89 gm). Her draped bust right / Helmeted bust of Athena right. Köln 2383, Milne 2833, Curtis 1022. VF, some corrosion. Rare empress and type. (200)

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427. EGYPT, Alexandria. Annia Faustina. Year 5 (221/222 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (14.41 gm). Her draped bust right / Elagabalus standing in quadriga left, right hand raised. Köln -, Curtis 1023, BMC 1556. VF, traces of silvering. Rare empress and reverse type. (350)

428. EGYPT, Alexandria. Severus Alexander, Caesar. Year 5 (221/222 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (12.13 gm). Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right / Athena standing half-left, holding Nike in her extended right hand, balancing shield on ground with her left. Köln 2396, Milne 2839, Curtis 1039. Near VF, light porosity. Scarce issue for Severus Alexander as Caesar. (125)

429. EGYPT, Alexandria. Severus Alexander. Year 2 (222/223 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (13.21 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right/ Bust of Nilus right, draped over left shoulder, comucopiae behind right. Köln 2410, Curtis 1083. VF, brown patina. (100)

430. EGYPT, Alexandria. Severus Alexander. Year 4 (224/225 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (9.90 gm). Rome mint. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bustright/ LTETAPT MAMEA CEB, draped and diademed bust right of Julia Mamaea. Köln 2424, Milne 2943a. VF, light porosity. Rare type. ‫״‬ (175)

431. EGYPT, Alexandria. Severus Alexander. Year 4 (224/225 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (9.90 gm). Rome mint. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bustright/ LTETAPT MAMEA CEB, draped and diademed bust right of Julia Mamaea Köln 2424, Milne 2943a. VF, dark green-brown patina with touches of red encrustation. Rare type. (250)

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432. EGYPT, Alexandria. Severus Alexander. Year 10 (230/231 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (14.13 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right/ Draped bust of Sarapis right, wearing modius with floral ornamentation, palm-branch before. Köln 2451, Milne 3028. VF, dark brown patina. (125)

433. EGYPT, Alexandria. Severus Alexander. Year 12 (232/233 AD). Potin Tetradrachm ( 10.38 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Nilus seated left, holding reed and comucopiae, palm-branch in exergue. Köln -, Curtis X-1086. Nice VF. Scarce reverse type. (150)

434. EGYPT, Alexandria. Severus Alexander. Year 14 (234/235 AD). Potin Tetradrachm ( 1135 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Zeus enthroned left, holding sceptre with left hand and patera with his right hand, eagle standing left at his feet. Köln 2496, Curtis 1113. VF, dark brown patina. (100)

435. EGYPT, Alexandria. Julia Mamaea. Year 11 (231/232 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (12.24 gm). Draped and diademed bust right / Elpis standing left, holding lotus-blossom in her extended right hand and hem of her chiton with her left. Köln 2525, Milne 3065. Nice VF, dark brown padna. (125)

436. EGYPT, Alexandria. Julia Mamaea. Year 11 (231/232 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (13.21 gm). Draped and diademed bust right/Zeus redining left, holding short sceptre with left hand and patera withright;below, an eagle facing with its wings spread; in Iowa· left field, palm-branch. Köln 2530, Curtis X-l 146. VF, brown patina. (125)

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437. EGYPT, Alexandria. Maximmus L Year 3 (236/237 AD). Potin Tetradrachm ( 12.49 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bustright/Bust of Hermanubis right, draped over left shoulder, before, upright caduceuspalm combination. Köln -, Milne 3250/51, Curtis X-1161. Nice VF. (130)

438. EGYPT, Alexandria. Maximinus L Year 4 (237/238 AD). Potin Tetradrachm ( 12.74 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Nike seated left, holding palm-branch and wreath. Köln 2583, Milne 3277, Curtis X-1167. Nice VF, fully silvered and rare as such. ( 160)

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442. EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian ΙΠ. Year 3 (239/240 AD). Potin Tetradrachm ( 12.97 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Athena enthroned left, holding spear with left hand and Nike in extended right hand, shield leaning against throne. Köln 2636, Curtis X-1241. Good VF, few light scratches on obverse, flan flaw before face. Fully silvered and rare as such. (150)

443. EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian HL Year 7 (243/244 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (14.12 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right/Draped bust of Helios right. Köln -, BMC 1859, Curtis 1265 (this coin). F+/VF, brown patina. (100) Ex Col. James W. Curtis Collection with his holder.

439. EGYPT, Alexandria. Pupienus. Year 1 (238 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (12.41 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bustright/ Eagle standing left, head right, wreath in beak. Köln 2606, Milne 3318, Curtis 1224 (this coin). Near VF, reddish-brown patina with some verdigris. (350) Ex Empire Auction 8, lot 677; Col. James W. Curtis Collection with his holder.

444. EGYPT, Alexandria. Tranquillina. Year 6 (242/243 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (12.77 gm). Her draped bust right / Homonoia standing halfleft, raising right hand and holding double comucopiae with her left. Köln 2688, BMC 1926, Milne 3445. Near VF, chocolate brown patina. (125)

440. EGYPT, Alexandria. Balbinus. Year 1 (238 AD). Potin Tetradrachm ( 12.18 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Zeus enthroned left, holding sceptre and patera over an eagle sitting left at his feet. Köln 2613, BMC 1840, Curtis 1223. Near VF, dark gray-brownpatina, light porosity. (300)

445. EGYPT, Alexandria. Tranquillina. Year 6 (242/243 AD). Potin Tetradrachm ( 13.47 gm). Her draped bust right / Nike enthroned left, holding wreath and palm-branch. Köln 2689, Milne 3451, BMC 1930. Nice VF. (150)

441. EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian ΠΙ. Year 2 (238/239 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (11.77 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Eagle standing left, head right, wreath in beak. Köln 2620, Milne 3346, Curtis 1251/52. Nice VF, dark brown patina. (125)

446. EGYPT, Alexandria. Philip I. Year 4 (246/247 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (12.97 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right/Nike advancing right, holding wreath and palm-branch. Köln 2729, Milne 3663, Curtis 1349/50. VF, dark brown patina, some verdigris. (110)

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447. EGYPT, Alexandria. Philip I. Year 6 (248/249 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (12.85 gm). Laureate and cuirassed bustright/ Eagle standing facing, wings spread, head right wreath in beak. Köln 2747, Milne 3774, Curtis 1338/39. Good VF, dark brown patina. (100)

452. EGYPT, Alexandria. Herennia Etruscilla. Year 2 (250/251 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (12.35 gm). Her draped bust right / Athena standing half-left, holding Nike in her right hand and spear with her left. Köln 2825, Milne 3818, Curtis 1437. Near VF, dark green-brown patina. (125)

448. EGYPT, Alexandria. Otacilia Severa. Year 3 (245/246 AD). Potin Tetradrachm ( 11.90 gm). Her draped bustright/ Sarapis enthroned left, holding sceptre with left hand, right hand extended over Kerberos at his feet, Nike on throne-back. Köln 2767. VF, dark brown patina. (125)

453. EGYPT, Alexandria. Trebonianus Gallus. Year 3 (252/253 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (10.58 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Eagle standing right, wreath in beak, palm-branch behind. Köln 2831, Milne 3858, Curtis 1459. Good VF, brown patina (120)

449. EGYPT, Alexandria. Otacilia Severa. Year 5 (247/248 AD). Potin Tetradrachm ( 11.05 gm). Her draped bustright/ Eusebeia standing facing, head left,righthand over altar, left hand holding box. Köln 2774, Milne 3699. VF, dark brown patina (125)

454. EGYPT, Alexandria. Valerian I. Year 3 (255/256 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (11.19 gm). Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Eirene standing half-left, holding olive-branch with right hand and sceptre with left. Köln 2859, Milne 3888, Curtis 1508. VF, dark brown patina. (100)

450. EGYPT, Alexandria. Otacilia Severa. Year 6 (248/249 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (13.51 gm). Her draped bustright/ Dikaiosyne standing facing, head left, holding scales and comucopiae. Köln 2777, Milne 3750, Curtis 1376. VF, dark brown patina, some light porosity. (125)

455. EGYPT, Alexandria. Gallienus. Year 10 (262/263 AD). Potin Tetradrachm ( 11.82 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bustright/ ΔΕΚΑ ETHPICKV PIOV in four lines, all within laurel wreath; below, L L Köln 2915, Milne4081, Curtis 1625. VF, dark green-brown patina (90)

451. EGYPT, Alexandria. Philip U, Caesar. Year 3 (245/246 AD). Polin Tetradrachm (12.68 gm). Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right / Homonoia standing half-left, raising right hand and holding double comucopiae with her left Köln 2786, Milne 3596. Nice VF. (150)

456. EGYPT, Alexandria. Gallienus. Year 13 (265/266 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (10.60 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right/Nike standing facing, head left, holding wreath with right hand and palm-branch with left. Köln 2931, Milne 4117. EF, chocolate brown patina. (100)

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457. EGYPT, Alexandria. GaUienus. Year 14 (266/267 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (8.69 gm). Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Homonoia standing half-left,righthand raised, holding double comucopiae with her left Köln2937, BMC 2186, Milne4136. Nice EF. (100)

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462. EGYPT, Alexandria. Salonina. Year 15 (267/268 AD). Polin Tetradrachm ( 10.25 gm). Her draped bustright/ Elpis walking left, holding flower and lifting edge of skirt; palm branch and date in fields. Köln 2986; Milne 4163/4. VF, dark brown patina. (100) Ex CNA XI, lot 198.

458. EGYPT, Alexandria. Gallienus. Year 15 (267/268 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (9.74 gm). Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Eagle standing right head left, wreath in beak, palm-branch behind. Köln 2943, Milne 4175, Curtis 1592/93. EF, brown patina, traces of silvering. (100)

463. EGYPT, Alexandria. Saloninus, Caesar. Year 7 (259/260 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (11.01 gm). Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right / Eagle standing left head right wreath in beak. Köln 3005, Milne 4047, Curtis 1555. Good VF, gray-brown patina. (175)

464. EGYPT, Alexandria. Claudius Π. Year 2 (269/270 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (10.14 gm). Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Bust of Hermanubis right upright palm-winged caduceus combination before him. Köln 3037, Milne 4240, Curtis 1701. VF, black patina with blue (?) on reverse. (100)

459. EGYPT, Alexandria. Salonina. Year 11 (263/264 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (9.40 gm). Her draped bustright/ Dikaiosyne enthroned left, holding scales and comucopiae. Köln 2966, Milne 4087, Curtis 1630/31. Good VF, brown patina. (75)

465. EGYPT, Alexandria. Claudius Π. Year 2 (269/270 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (9.03 gm). Laureate and cuirassed bustright/ Conjoined busts ofNilus and Eutheniaright Köln 3044, Milne4244, Curtis 1717. VF, black patina, ancient dig on Nilus' cheek. (100)

460. EGYPT, Alexandria. Salonina. Year 12 (264/265 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (9.98 gm). Her draped bust right / Eirene standing facing, head left holding olive-branch and transverse sceptre, palm-branch in left field. Köln 2969, Milne 4102, Curtis 1647. Good VF, brown patina. (75)

466. EGYPT, Alexandria. Claudius Π. Year 2 (269/270 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (10.42 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Poseidon standing left right foot resting on dolphin, holding aphlaston (?) and trident Köln 3045, Milne 4254, Curtis 1719. Nice VF, brown patina. (125)

461. EGYPT, Alexandria. Salonina. Year 14 (266/267 AD). Polin Tetradrachm (10.09 gm). Her draped bust right/Eagle standing left wreath in beak, palm-branch behind. Köln 2977/78, Milne4151/52, Curtis 1640. EF, brown patina. (80) 55

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467. EGYPT, Alexandria. Quintillus. Year 1 (270 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (9.98 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Eagle standing right, head left, wreath in beak. Köln 3049, Milne 4296, Curtis 1725. VF, brown patina, rough flan. Scarce. (150)

472. EGYPT, Alexandria. Severina. Year 6 (274/275 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (7.47 gm). Her draped bustright/ Dikaiosyne standing half-left, holding scales and comucopiae. Köln -, Milne 4440, Curtis 1817. VF, green-brown patina. (60)

468. EGYPT, Alexandria. Aurelian & Vaballathus. Year 1 & 4 (270/271 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (8.87 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right of Aurelian / Diademed, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right of Vaballathus. Köln 3055, Milne 4308, Curtis 1738. VF, brown patina. (75)

473. EGYPT, Alexandria. Tacitus. Year 1 (275/276 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (8.07 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Eagle standing right, head left, wreath in beak. Köln 3111/12, Milne 4502, Curtis 1835. EF, brown patina. (80)

469. EGYPT, Alexandria. Zenobia. Year 5 (272 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (7.97 gm). Her draped bust right / Elpis advancing left, holding lotus-blossom in right hand and hem of her chiton with left Köln 3065, Curtis X-1751. VF, brown patina, corrosion. Rare. (350)

474. EGYPT, Alexandria. Tacitus. Year 1 (275/276 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (7.19 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Dikaiosyne standing half-left, holding scales and comucopiae. Köln 31153117, Milne 4489, Curtis 1829/30. Good VF, dark brown patina.

470. EGYPT, Alexandria. Aurelian. Year 4 (272/273 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (10.72 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Eagle standing right on wreath, head left, star in upper right field. Köln 3076, Milne4400, Curtis 1761. Nice VF, brownpatina. (100)

475. EGYPT, Alexandria. Probus. Year 2 (276/277 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (8.27 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bustright/ Elpis advancing left holding lotus-blossom in right hand and hem of her chiton with left. Köln 3128, Milne 4531, Curtis 1881. Good VF, attractive brown patina. (100)

471. EGYPT, Alexandria. Aurelian. Year 5 (273/274 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (8.09 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Eagle standing left, head right wreath in beak, star in upper left field. Köln 3082, M ilne 4422, Curtis 1770. VF+, brown patina. (100)

476. EGYPT, Alexandria. Probus. Year 4 (278/279 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (7.38 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Eagle standing facing, wings spread, head right wreath in beak. Köln 3136, BMC 2434, Milne 4589. EF, chocolate brown patina. (75)

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477. EGYPT, Alexandria. Divus Carus. Struck circa 283/284 AD. Potin Tetradrachm (8.11 gm). His laureate head right / ΑΦΙΕ PWCIC, eagle standing facing, head right, wings spread. Curtis 1905, Milne 4709. VF, brown patina, scarce. (80)

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482. MOESIA, Marcianopolis. Caracalla and Julia Domna. 211 217 AD./E 5 Assaria (1238 gm). Quintilianus, magistrate. ANTONEINOC AYTOYCTOC ΙΟΥΛΙΑ ΔΟΜΝΑ confronted busts of Caracalla and his mother / ΥΠ ΚΥΝΉΛΙΑΝΟΥ ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΓΓΩ N, Concordia standing left, sacrificing over altar and holding comucopiae; Ε in left field. Pick 677. Fine, brown patina. (100)

478. EGYPT, Alexandria. Numerian. Year 2 (283/284 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (6.99 gm). Laureale, draped and cuirassed bust right / Nike advancingright,holding wreath and palm-branch. Köln 3195, Milne 4707. VF, dark brown patina. Scarce. (100)

483. MOESIA, Marcianopolis. Macrinus and Diadumenian. 217218 AD. JE 5 Assaria (12.48 gm). Pontianus, magistrate. AYT Κ ΟΠΕΛ CEY MAKPIANOC ΚΜΟΠΕΛ ANTONEINOC AYT, confronted busts of Macrinus and his son / ΥΠ ΠΟΝΤΤΑΝΟΥ ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠ ΟΛΙΓΩΝ, young Asklepios standing left, with serpent staff and bo wl; Ε inrightfield. Pick 745. Fine, dark green patina. (200)

479. EGYPT, Alexandria. Maximianus. Year 10 (294/295 AD). Potin Tetradrachm (8.29 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bustright/ Elpis advancing left, holding lotus-blossom in right hand and hem of her chiton with left. Köln -, Milne 5162. Near EF, black patina. (80)

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484. MOESIA, Marcianopolis. Macrinus and Diadumenian. 217218 AD. JE 5 Assaria (11.90 gm). Pontianus, magistrate. AYT ΚΟΠΕΛ CEY MAKPIANOC ΚΜΟΠΕΛ ANTONEINOC AYT, confronted busts of Macrinus and his son / ΥΠ ΠΟΝΤΙΑΝΟΥ ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠ ΟΛΙΓΩΝ, Aequitas-Nemesis standing left holding scales and comucopiae, wheel at feet; Ε inrightfield. Pick 762. VF, jade green patina with some encrustation.

480. SPAIN, Carthago Nova. Tiberius. 14-37 AD. JE 26mm (9.86 gm). Ή CAESAR DIVI AVGVST F AVGVSTVS PM, bare head of Tiberius left / NERO ET DRVSVS CAES ARES QVINCVINC , confronted heads of Nero and Drusus. Burgos 460, Heiss pl. XXXVI, 28. Good. (75)

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485. MOESIA, Marcianopolis. Elagabalus and Julia Maesa. 218-222 AD. JE 5 Assaria ( 11.84 gm). Julius Antoninus Seleucus, magistrate. AYT Κ MAYP ANTONEINOC AYT ΙΟΥΛΙΑ MAICA AYT, confronted busts of Elagabalus and his grandmother / (ΥΠ ΙΟΥΛ ANT) CEAEYKOY Μ ΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΓΤΩΝ, Hygeia standing right holding patera and serpent; Ε inright field. Pick 959. Fine. (125)

481. SPAIN, Tarraco. Tiberius. 14-37 AD. JE 25mm (7.84 gm). ‫־‬n.CAES.AVG.PONTMAX.TRIB.POr., laureate head of Tiberius right/ IVL.AVGVSTA.DRVSVS.CAES.TRffi.POT. C V Τ , confronted busts of Drusus and livia. Burgos 1878, Heiss pl. VIII, 60. Fine, dark green patina with tan highlights. (75) 57

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490. THRACE, Messembria. Philip Π, Caesar. 244-247 AD. JE 26mm ( 11.75 gm). MAP lOYAIOC ΦΙΛΙΠΓΚΧ: KAICAP, confronted busts of Philip and Serapis / MECAMBPIANßN, Serapis standing facing left, holding sceptre. Ruzicka 29. VF, brown patina. Rare. (200)

486. MOESU, Marcianopolis. Elagabalus and Julia Maesa. 218-222 AD. /E 5 Assaria ( 1134 gm). Julius Antoninus Seleucus, magistrate. AYT Κ MAYPHAIOC ANTONEINOC ΑΥΓIOYALA MAICA ΑΥΓ, confronted busts of Elagabalus and his grandmother / ΥΠ ΙΟYA ANT CEΛΕΥΚΟΥ Μ ΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ, Aequitas-Nemesis standing left, holding scales and sceptre; Ε in right field. Cf. Pick 961. Fine. (125)

491. THRACE, Kings of. Rhoemetalkes. 11 BC-12 AD. JE 24mm (8.16 gm). ΚΑ1ΣΑΡΟΣ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ, bare head of Augustus right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΡΟΙΜΗΤΑΛΚΟΥ, conjoined busts of Rhoemetalkes and his wife. Youroukova 179. Good VF, brown and green patina. (125)

487. MOESIA, Marcianopolis. Severus Alexander and Julia Maesa. 222-235 AD. JE 5 Assaria ( 11.03 gm). Tiberius Julius Festus, magistrate. AYT Κ MAYP CEYH AAEHANAPOC ΙΟΥΛΙΑ MAICA, confronted busts of Alexander and his grandmother / ΥΠ TIB ΙΟΥΛ ΦΗΟΌΥ MAPΚΙΑΝΟ(ΠΟΛΓΤΏΝ), Hera standing left, holding patera and sceptre; Ε in right field. Pick 1052. Fine, green patina. (150)

488. MOESIA, Marcianopolis. Gordian ΠΙ. 239-244 AD. JE 5 Assaria (15.62 gm). Menophilus, magistrate. M ANT ΓΟΡΔΙΑNOC ΑΥΓ, confronted busts of Gordian and Serapis / ΥΠ ΜΗΝΟΦΙΛΟΥ MAPKIAΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩ N, Tyche (Fortuna) standing left holding rudder and comucopiae; Ε in left field. Pick 1160. Near VF, black patina. (100)

492. PONTOS, Neocaesarea. Trebonianus Gallus and Volusian. Year 188 (251/252 AD). JE 30mm (15.85 gm). AYT Κ Κ (TAAAOC KAI OYO)AOUCEIANOC CEB, confronted busts of Gallus 0aureate) and his son (radiate) / PWMH, Roma seated left on shield (obscured by die break on this specimen), holding Victory and sceptre; date. SNG von Aulock 113. Fine, dark brown patina. (75)

493. TROAS, Ilium. Gaius Caligula. 37-41 AD. JE 26mm (9.91 gm). (FAIOC KAICAP 0EOC AYTOKPATWP CEBACTOI), confronted heads of Gaius and Augustus / (ΘΕΑ PWMH ΙΕΡΑ CYNKHHTOCΙΛΙ), confronted busts of Roma and the Senate, statue of Athena (Palladium) betweea SNG Copenhagen 387, SNG von Aulock 1530. Fair, heavy atcrustatioa Extremely Rare. (65)

489. THRACE, Bizya. Philip I and Otacilia. 244-249 AD. JE 26mm (12.72 gm). AYTK Μ ΙΟΥΛ <t>IA1nn0C ΑΥΓ Μ ΩΤΑΚ CEBHFIA CEBA, confronted busts of Philip and his wife / ΒΙΖΥΗΝΩΝ, Tyche (Fortuna) standing left holding rudder and comucopiae. Lindgren 758; SNG Evelpidis 914. VF, brown patina. (200)

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498. SYRIA, Commagene. Doliche. Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus. 161-169 AD. JE 23mm ( 13.03 gm). (Legend illegible), confronted heads of Aurelius and Verus / ΔΟΛΙΧΑΙΩΝ, A in wreath. BMC Galatiaetc. pg. 114,1. Near Fine, black patina. (75)

494. IONIA, Smyrna. Livia. 29-35 AD. JE 20mm (4.82 gm). P. Petronius, Proconsul. CEBACH CYNK(AHTOC ZMYPNAIWNIEPWNYMOC), confronted busts of Livia and the Senate / CEB(ACIOC TIBERIOC) ΕΡΠ11IETPWNIOY, tetrastyle temple with statue of Tiberius. BMC Ionia pg. 268,266. Fine, brown patina. Very Rare. (150)

>,- i 499. SYRIA, Seleukis and Pieria. Antioch. Philip I and Philip Π. 244-249 AD. JE 29mm (13.72 gm). AYTOK Κ ΜΙΟΥΛΙ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΙ CEB, confronted busts of Philip (laureate) and his son (radiate) / ANΉΟΞΕΘΝ MHTPO ΚΟΛΩΝ, turreted bust of Tyche right; ram above, star below, Δ Ε /S C in fields. BMC Galatia etc. pg 216, 535. Near VF, brown patina. (75)

495. CARIA, Alinda. Caracalla and Plautilla. 202-205 AD. JE 36mm (2032 gm). (AY Κ M AYP ANTQNINOC Ν Φ Η ΠΛΑΥΠΛ), confronted busts of Caracalla and his wife; circular countermark with head right / (APX Μ ΟΥΛ ΟΥΛΙΑΔΟΥ AEONTOC Α ΛΙΝ ΔΕ ΩΝ), Apollo Kitharoedos with lyre. SNG von Aulock 2413; countermark, Howgego 79. Fine, recently cleaned, porous. Rare. (100)

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500. PHOENICIA, Berytus. Septimius Severus and Caracalla. Struck circa 208 AD. JE 24mm (10.56 gm). (IMP Ρ CAESS SEVER ANT AVGG), confronted busts of Severus and his son / (DECENNALES ANTONINI COS ΠΙ COL BER), tetrastyle temple of Astarte BMC Phoenicia (75) pg. 70,122. Good, green patina.

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496. CILICIA, Flaviopolis. Domitian. Year 17 (89/90 AD). JE 28mm (11.64 gm). (ΔΟΜ)ΕΠΑΝΟΟ KAI(CAP), laureate head right / ΦΛΑ ΥΙΟ ΠΟΛΕΙTWN ETOYC Ά , confronted busts of the Dioscuri. SNG Levante 1529. EF, glossy gray-green patina, heavy adjustment marks. Rare. (250) CHOICE DRACHM OF CAESAREA

501. MESOPOTAMIA, Singara. Gordian m and Tranquillina. Struck circa 241 AD. JE 31mm (19.83 gm). AYTOK Κ M ANT TOPAIANOC CAB TPANK ΥΑΛΙΝΑ CEB, confronted busts of Gordian and his wife / (AYP CEI!) ΚΟΛ CINTAPATyche seated on rocks, centaur above, river god below. Cf. BMC Arabia etc. pg. 135,8. Near VF, brown patina. (75)

497. CAPPADOCIA, Caesarea. Septimius Severus and Caracalla. Year 13 (205 AD). AR Drachm (2.51 gm). AY Κ Λ C E n CEOYHPOC AY Κ M AYR ΑΝΤΩΝΙΜΧ:, confronted busts of Severus and his son/ MHTPO KAICAPI, Mt. Argaeus with star at summit; date in exergue. Sydenham-; SNG Copenhagen-; SNG von Aulock-. Apparently unpublished. Toned VF. (750)

502. ROME. Vespasian. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (3.14 gm). 69-71 AD. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right / CAESAR AVG F COS CAESAR AVG F PR , confronted heads of Titus and Domitian. RSC 5; RIC Π 2. Toned Fine. (200)

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507. JUDAEA, Kings of. Herod the Great 40-4 BC. JE 4 Prutot (5.14 gm). Samaria minL Year 3 (40 BQ. ΗΡΟΔΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ crested helmet; date and monogram in fields /Decorated shield. AJC pg. 235,2; Hendin 40. Near VF, rough green patina. Rare. (550) 503. URTURKIDS OF MARIDIN. Nejtn al din Alpi. 1152 1176 AD. JE Dirhem (15.04 gm). Confronted busts of Roman style /Mary crowning a Byzantine emperor. MWI1024; Edhem 32. Near VF, brown patina. (50)

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504. JUDAEA, Hasmonean Kings. Alexander Jannaeus. 103-76 BCE. JE Prutah (2.58 gm). Anchor / Star of eight rays surrounded by diadem. AJC I, Group Ca; Hendin 10. VF, dark green patina with lighter highlights. (50)

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508. JUDAEA, Kings of. Herod Philip Π, Tetrarch of Galilee. 4 BC34 AD. JE 19mm (3.82 gm). Caesarea Paneas minL Year 19 (15/16 AD). ΤΊΒΕΡΙΟΥ CEB ACCTOC), laureate head of Tiberius right; countermark on neck: star / ΦΙΛΙΠΟΥ ΤΕΤΡΑΡΞΟΥ, temple of Augustus at Paneas. AJC pg. 245,7a; countermark Howgego 457.1. Good, green patina. Rare. (750)

509. JUDAEA, Herodian Kings. Agrippa I. Year 6 (42/43 CE). JE Prutah (2.93 gm). Umbrella with fringes / Three barley stalks; to either side, L-S. AJC Π, 11 ; Hendin 75. VF, attractive green patina with earthen highlights. (50)

505. JUDAEA, Hasmonean Kings. John Hyrcanus Π. 6340 BCE. JE Prutah (2.45 gm). Hebrew inscription surrounded by wreath / Double cornucopiae decorated with ribbons and pomegranate between. AJC I, Group K; Hendin 20. Good VF, dark green patina with touches of red, choice for type. (75) RARE 8 PRUTOT OF HEROD THE GREAT

510. JUDAEA, Kings of. Agrippa II. 56-95 AD. JE 26mm (11.30 gm). Year 26 (82 AD). ΑΥΤΟ KP TITOC KAICAP CEB ACTOC, laureate head of Titus right / ETC) ΚΣ Β Α ΑΓΡΕΠΠΑ, Nike walking right holding wreath and palm; star inright field. AJC pg. 255,32a; Hendin 86. VF, rough brown patina. (1250)

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511. JUDAEA, Procurators. Valerius Gratus. Year 4 (17 CE). JE Prutah (2.15 gm). ΉΒ KAI CAP in three lines within wreath / Palm branch; to either side, ΙΟΥ ΛΙΑ and L-Δ. AJC Π, Supp. V, 17; Hendin 110. VF, dark green patina (50)

There are two opposing interpretations of the reverse design. One, supported by Hendin, identifies it as a ceremonial vessal used in the Temple at Jerusalem. The other school, as per Meshorer, calls it an apex (priest's 512. JUDAEA, Procurators. Pontius Pilate. Year 17 (30 CE). JE hat), or helmet, and relating it to the H ellenistic leanings of Herod and his Prutah (2.54 gm). Lituus / LIZ within wreath. AJC Π, Supp. V, 23; Hendin desire to cultivate the good will of the Romans. 114. Nice VF, dark green patina with earthen highlights. (75)

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513. JUDAEA. Second Revolt 132-135 C.E. JE 23 mm (11.54 gm). Dated Year 2. Vme leaf / Palm tree. Mildenberg 61 (04/R25).VF, brown panna. (125).

514. JUDAEA, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem). Hadrian and Aelius. 136-138 AD. JE 25mm (9.59 gm). (IMP CAE TRAIA) HADRIANO AVG, laureate, draped bust of Hadrian right / L AELIVS CAES COL AEL KAR bare head of Aeliusright.Rosenberger 18. Near VF, brown patina. Extremely Rare. (900)

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518. JUDAEA. Judaea Capta issue of Titus. 79-81 AD. JE 27mm (11.50 gm). ΑΥΤΟ KP ΤΠΌ Σ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ, laureale headright/ IOYAAIAC EAAW(KYAC), trophy, bound figure of Judaea and shield at base. AJC pg. 289,5a; Hendin 183. Fine, black patina. (300)

519. JUDAEA. Judaea Capta issue of Domitian. 81 -96 AD. JE 26mm (13.23 gm). (DOMITLANVS CAES AVG GERMANICVS) laureate head right/ Minerva, brandishing spear and shield, on galley right, owl at feet, trophy behind and palm branch to right. AJC pg. 290, 6; Hendin 187. VF, heavy green patina. (300)

520. JUDAEA. Judaea Capta issue of Domitian. 81-96 AD. JE 23mm ( 11.62 gm). DOMITLANVS (CAES AVG GERMANICVS), laureate head left /Minerva advancing left, holding trophy and shield and spear. AJC pg. 291,7; Hendin 188. VF, green patina with some encrustation. (300) 515. JUDAEA, Sepphoris. Trajan. 98-117 AD. JE 23mm (8.79 gm). ΤΡΑΪΑΝΟΣ ΑΥΤΟ Κ ΡΑΩΡ ΕΔΩΚΕΝ, laureate head right / ΣΕΠ ΦΩ PH ΝΩΝ, palm tree. Rosenberger Π 4; Hendin 236. Near VF, green patina. (400)

516. JUDAEA, Tiberias. Hadrian. Year 101 (119/120 A D ) . ^ 17mm (5.71 gm). AYTPA AAPIANCO(sic) KAICCEB, laureate bust of Hadrian right, drapery at shoulder/TIBEP ΚΛΑΥΔ, Nike standing, facing left, holding wreath and palm; date below. Rosenberger Π14; Hendin 233. Near VF, gray patina with earthen highlights. (300)

521. SYRIA, The DekapoILs. Abila. Marcus Aurelius. Year 225 (161/162 AD). JE 29mm (17.54 gm). AYT KAI C M AYP ANTWNEINOC, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / CE ΑΒΙΛΗNWNI Α Α Γ KOI CY, distyle shrine of Tyche, with statue of Tyche flanked by two small figures; date in exergue. Spijkerman 1, variety 2; Rosenberger, Eastern Palestine, 1. Good VF, heavy green patina. Very Rare. (1000)

517. JUDAEA. Judaea Capta issue of Titus. 79-81 AD. JE 20mm (8.36 gm). ΑΥΤΟ KP ΤΙΤ(ΟΣ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ), laureate head right/ΙΟ YAAIAC EAAW(KYAC), Nike inscribing shield hanging from palm tree. AJC pg. 288,2b; Hendin 181. VF, dark green patina. (400)

522. SYRIA, The Dekapolis. Bostra. Trajan. Cos. 6 (112-114 AD). AR Tridrachm (9.88 gm). AYT KAI C Μ NEP TPAIANOC CEB ΓΕΡΜ ΔΑΚ, laureate and draped bust right / AHM APX EX ΥΠΑΤΟ S, legionary standards, topped by wreath, eagle and hand. SNG ANS 1165. VF. (100)

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528. EGYPT, Ptolemaic Kings. Ptolemy Π. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (13.06 gm). Gaza mint. Year 30 (256/255 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right / ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; monograms and date in fields. Svoronos 827; SNG Copenhagen 457. VF, porosity. Rare Ptolemaic mint in Palestine. (100)

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525. PHOENICIA, Dora. Time of Nero. Year 130 (66/67 AD). JE 21mm (1036 gm). Laureate head of Doros right / AOPITWN, Astarte standing facing right holding standard and comucopiae; date in left field. Rosenberger Π, 17. Near VF, dark green patina. Rare. (250)

529. ROME. Vespasian. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (2.97 gm). 69-71 AD. IMP CAESAR VESPASLANVS AVG, laureate head right / IVDAEA, mourning Judaea seated at base of trophy. RSC 226; RIC Π 15. Toned near VF. (400)

530. ROME. Titus, as Caesar. 72 AD. JE Sestertius (24.10 gm). Τ CAESAR VESPASIAN IMP ΙΠ PON TR POT Π COS ΠΙ, laureateand cuirassed bust right, with aegis / SC, Titus, carrying sceptre, driving triumphal quadriga right. RIC Π 629b (Vespasian). VF, rough green and brown patina. Very Rare. (2000) An important historical reference to Titus' returnfrom the Judaean campaign in 71 AD after the conquest ofJerusalem. Subordinates would be responsible for reducing thefinal Jewish stronghold cfMasada.

526. MACEDON, Kings of. Alexander ΠΙ. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.01 gm). Akko-Ptolemais mint. Year 24 (323/322 BC). Head of Herakles right wearing lion skin / Zeus enthroned left holding eagle and sceptre; date in left field. Price 3260; Newell 20. Toned VF. (400)

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527. SYRIA, Seleukid Kings. Antiochos V m . 121-96 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.58 gm). Akko-Ptolemais mint. Circa 115-113 BC. Diademed head right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ, Zeus standing left, holding star and sceptre, crescent above; AP monogram in leftfield.Newell, LSM 35. VF. (200)

531. Anonymous. Libral Standard. Circa 240-225 BC. JE Cast Trials (71.64 gm). Helmeted head of Minerva left with four pellets / Prow of galley right, four pellets below. T/V 53; Haeberlin pi. 17, 6-19; Crawford 35/3a. Fine, green patina. (300) 62

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532. Anonymous. 225-214 BC. AR Didrachm (Quadrigatus) (6.54 gm). Janiform head of the Dioscuri / Jupiter, holding thunderbolt and seeptre, in quadriga driven by Victory; incuse ROMA on trapezoidal tablet below. RSC 23; Sydenham 64; Crawford 29/3. Toned VF. Attractive. (500)

538. L. Cupiennius. 147 BC. AR Denarius (3.82 gm). Helmeted head of Romaright;comucopiae behind / Dioscuri gallopingright.Cvqpiennia 1 ; Sydenham 404; Crawford 218/1. Toned near EF. (100)

539. C. Antestius. 146 BC. AR Denarius (3.93 gm). Helmeted head of Roma right; dog walking upwards / Dioscuri galloping right; C.ANTESTI below. Antestia 2; Sydenham406; Crawford 219/1 a. Toned VF.

533. Anonymous. 225-212 BC. AR Didrachm (Quadrigatus) (6.12 gm). Janiform head / Victory driving Jupiter in quadriga right, ROMA incuse on tablet below. RSC 23; Sydenham 64b; Crawford 30/1. Toned VF, attractive. (500) .ή -

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534. Anonymous. 211-210 BC. AR Quinarius (2.34 gm). Apulia, "Q" series. Head of Roma right, wearing Phrygian helmet / Dioscuri on horseback right Cf. RSC 33i; cf.Sydenham 181 ; Crawford 102/2b. Choice toned EF. (200)

540. C. Titinius. 141 BC. AR Denarius (4.01 gm). Helmeted head of Roma right XVI behind/ Victory in biga right Titinia 7; Sydenham 445; Crawford 226/12. Toned EF; some scattered, light porosity. (125)

541. M. Baebius Q.f. Tampilus. 137 BC. AR Denarius (4.01 gm). Helmeted head of Roma left ; TAMPIL behind / Apollo in quadriga right holding branch and arrow. Baebia 12; Sydenham 489; Crawford 236/le. EF, small flan. (100) 535. C. Sax. 169-158 BC. IE Struck As (22.54 gm). Laureate head of Janus, I above / Prow right C S AX above, ROMA below. Crawford 173/1 ; Sydenham 360. Near VF, light green patina. (150)

536. L. Saufeius. 152 BC. AR Denarius (4.54 gm). Helmeted head of Romaright/ Victory driving biga right Saufeia 1 ; Sydenham 384; Crawford 204/1. Near EF. (100)

542. Cn. Lucretius Trio. 136 BC. AR Denarius (3.89 gm). Helmeted head of Roma right TRIO behind / The Dioscuri riding right. Lucretia 1 ; Sydenham 450; Crawford 237/1. Iridescently toned EF. (150)

543. Cn. Domitianus Ahenobarbus. 128 BC. AR Denarius (3.93 gm). Helmeted head of Roma right; grain ear behind / Victory in bigaright;man fighting hon below. Domitia 14; Sydenham 514; Crawford 261/1. Toned VF, scratches obverse. (100)

537. L. Cupiennius. 147 BC. AR Denarius (4.22 gm). Helmeted head of Romaright;comucopiae behind / Dioscuri galloping right Cupiennia 1 ; Sydenham 404; Crawford 218/1. Choice EF. (125) 63

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544. M. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus. 127 BC. AR Denarius (3.92 gm). Helmeted head of Roma right; star on helmet / Macedonian shield within laurel wreath. Caecilia 29; Sydenham 480; Crawford 263/1 a. Toned VF. (125)

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550. P. Licinius Nerva. 113-112 BC. AR Denarius (3.90 gm). Helmeted bust of Roma left, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman /Two citizens preparing to vote in the oomida, with attendant. Licinia 7; Sydenham 548; Crawford 292/1. VF. (125)

545. Q. Minucius Rufus. 122BC. AR Denarius (3.90 gm). Helmeted head of Roma right / Dioscuri galloping right Minucia 1 ; Sydenham 421 ; Crawford 277/1. EF, nice old toning. (125)

546. M. Furius L.f. Philus. 119 BC. AR Denarius (3.89 gm). Head of Janus / Roma crowning trophy of Gallic arms. Furia 18; Sydenham 529; Crawford 281/1. Toned VF, nice broad flan. (200)

It is interesting that the horseman motif on the shield held by Roma repeats the main reverse type ofLManlius Torquatus, Nerva's colleague (Manlia 2; Sydenham 545; Crawford 29511). Since the type of Torquatus refers to a specific event in the family history, perhaps Nerva is connected in some way to the Manlii.

551. L. Marcius Philippus. 113-112 BC. AR Denarius (3.81 gm). Head of Philip V of Macedon right, wearing helmet with ibex homs on crest / Equestrian statue right, rider holds palm branch, flower below. Marcia 12; Sydenham 551 ; Crawford 293/1. Toned VF. (125)

547. M.Aurelius Scaurus. 118 BC. AR SerTate Denarius (3.91 gm). Narbo mint. Head of Roma right; wearing Phrygian helmet with griffin crest / Gallic warrior (Bituitus?) in biga right Aurelia 20; Sydenham 523; Crawford 281/2. Toned VF. (100)

552. C. Sulpicius C.f. Galba. 106 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (3.80 gm). Conjoined laureate heads of Dei Penates left /Two soldiers taking oath on back of sow; S above. Sulpicia 1; Sydenham 572; Crawford 312/1. Good VF. (150)

An anomalous issue that is associated with the founding of the Roman colony at Narbo in 118 BC. The seven officials who signed this series were probably the men responsiblefor the suppression of the local Gallic tribes and the administration of the colony.

553. L. Appuleius Saturninus. 104 BC. AR Denarius (3.90 gm). Helmeted head of Roma left / Saturn in quadriga right; L with pellet below. Appuleia 1; Sydenham 578a; Crawford 317/3b. Toned VF, slightly off-center. (100)

548. C. Malleolus. 118 BC. AR Denarius (3.91 gm). Helmeted head of Mars right; mallet (malleolus) above / Nude warrior holding spear and resting foot on cuirass, trophy to left; grasshopper above prow to right. Poblicia 6; Sydenham 615a; Crawford 335/3d. Toned good VF, reverse slightly weak struck. ( 100)

554. Q. Minucius Thermus Q.f. 103 BC. AR Denarius (3.93 gm). Helmeted head of Mars left / Soldier defending fallen comrade from attacking foe. Minucia 19; Sydenham 592; Crawford319/l. VF.

549. Anonymous. 115-114 BC. AR Denarius (3.82 gm). Helmeted head of Romaright/ Roma sealedrighton shields, wolf and twins at feet, two flying birds. RSC 176; Sydenham 530; Crawford 287/1. Toned VF.

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555. L. Julias L.f. Caesar. 103 BC. AR Denarius (3.77 gm). Helmeted head of Roma left; reversed R with pellet above / Venus in chariot drawn by two Cupids; lyre andreveisedR with pellet infields.Julia4a; Sydenham 593; Crawford 320/1. Toned VF. (100)

556. C. Fabius C.f. Hadrianus. 102 BC. AR Denarius (3.90 gm). EX A PV, veiled and turreted head of Cybele right / Victory driving biga right; Ο with two pellets below. Fabia 14; Sydenham 590; Crawford 322/lb. Toned VF, edge weakly struck. (100)

557. L. Calpurnius Piso Caesonius and Q. Servilius Caepio. 100 BC. AR Denarius (4.00 gm). Laureate head of Saturn right with harpa, bow below /The two quaestors seated left between grain ears. Calpumia 5 ; Sydenham 603; Crawford 330/1 a. VF. (125)

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561. L. Cornelius Sulla. 84-83 BC. AR Denarius (3.98 gm). Diademed head of Venus right, Cupid with palm branch before / Capis and lituus flanked by trophies. Cornelia 29; Sydenham 761 ; Crawford 359/2. Toned VF. (200)

562. L. Cornell us Sulla. 84-83 BC. AR Denarius (3.86 gm). Diademed head of Venus right / Twin comucopiae. Cornelia 33; Sydenham 755; Crawford 375/2. Toned VF. (150)

563. C. Valerius Flaccus. 82 BC. AR Denarius (3.85 gm). Winged bust of Victory right; thunderbolt in front / Legionary eagle flanked by standards marked H and P. Valeria 12a; Sydenham 747; Crawford 361/lc. Good VF, some encrustation. (100)

558. Cn.Egnatuleius.97BC. AR Quinarius(1.81 gm). Laureate head of Apollo right / Victory constructing trophy; Q. Egnatuleia 1 ; Sydenham 588; Crawford 333/1. Toned VF. (100)

564. C. Mamilius Limetanus. 82 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (3.90 gm). Bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus with caduceus over shoulder, M behind / Ulysses being greeted by his faithful dog Aigus. Mamilia 6; Sydenham 714; Crawford 362/1. Near EF, light over-all porosity. (150)

559. Q. Titus. 90 BC. AR Denarius (3.90 gm). Head of Mutinus Titinus right, with winged diadem / Pegasus springing right. Titial; Sydenham 691 ; Crawford 341/1. Good VF, reverse struck from rough dies. (150)

565. M. VolteiusM.f. 78 BC. AR Denarius (3.98 gm). Wreathedhead of Bacchus right / Ceres, holding torches, in chariot drawn by serpents. Volteia 3; Sydenham 776; Crawford 385/3. Toned VF. (75)

560. C. Licinius L.f. Macer. 84 BC. AR Denarius (4.28 gm). Diademed bust of Jupiter Vejovis left, hurling thunderbolt / Minerva in quadriga right. Licinia 16; Sydenham 732; Crawford 354/1. VF. (100)

566. L. Lucretius Trio. 76 BC. AR Denarius (3.92 gm). Radiate head of Solright/ Crescent moon suirounded by seven stars. Lucretia 2; Sydenham 783; Crawford 390/1. Good VF. (150)

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567. Cn. Egnatius CnJ. Cn.n. Maxsumus. 75 BC. AR Denarius (3.80 gm). Diademed bust of Liberias right; cap behind / Roma, holding staff and short sword and placing foot on wolf's head, standing beside Venus, holding staff while Cupid alights on shoulder, figures flanked by rudders placed on prows; Î&#x2022; in leftfield.Egnatia 2; Sydenham 787; Crawford 391/3. VF, scarcer type. (100)

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573. L. Aemilius Le Ď id lis Pauli us. 62 BC. AR Denarius (4.02 gm). Diademed and veiled head of Concord right / Perseus and sons standing before L. Aemilius Paullus and trophy. Aemilia 10; Sydenham 926; Crawford415/l. Superb EF. (375) ExCNA VII, lot 265.

568. Mn. AquiUius Mn.f. Mn.n. 71 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (3.91 gm). Helmeted bust of Virtus right / Man. Aquillius raising fallen figure of Sicilia. Aquillia 2; Sydenham 798 ; Crawford 401/1. Good VF.

574. P. Plautius Hypsaeus. 60 BC. AR Denarius (3.84 gm). Head of Neptuneright;trident behind / Jupiter in quadriga left Plautia 11 ; Sydenham 910; Crawford420/1 a. Toned VF. (125)

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569. C. Piso L. f. Frugi. 67 BC. AR Denarius (3.75 gm). Head of Apollo right/Horseman right. Crawford 408/1b, dies 128/153. Choice EF. (300)

575. M. Nonius Sufenas. 59 BC. AR Denarius (3.80 gm). Head of S atumright;harpa and baetyl behind / Victory crowning Roma seated on pile of arms. Nonia 1; Sydenham 885; Crawford 421/1. Toned good VF. (125)

570. Q. Pomponius M usa. 66 BC. AR Denarius (3.62 gm). Laureate head of Apolloright;sceptre behind / Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy, holding club and theatermask. Pomponia 14; Sydenham 816; Crawford 410/4. VF, light over-all porosity. (200)

576. M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus. 58 BC. AR Denarius (4.01 gm). Aretas, king of the Nabataeans, kneeling before camel and offering palm branch / Jupiter in quadriga left, scorpion to left. Aemilia 8; Sydenham 913; Crawford422/1b. Good VF. (125)

571. L Cassias Longinus. 63 BC. AR Denarius (3.90 gm). Veiled bust of Vesta left; C and kylix in fields / Citizen dropping tablet into voting um. Cassia 10; Sydenham 935; Crawford 413/1. Toned good VF. (150)

572. L. Furius Cn.f. Brocchus. 63 BC. AR Denarius (3.99 gm). Wreathed bust of Ceres right, wheat ear and barley grain infields/ Curule chair flanked by fasces. Furia 23; Sydenham 902; Crawford 414/1. Toned good VF. (100)

577. L. Marcius Philippus. 56 BC. AR Denarius (4.03 gm). Diademed head of Ancus Marciusright;lituus behind / Equestrian statue on aquaduct. Marcia 28; Sydenham 919; Crawford 425/1. Near EF. (100)

578. Q.Cassius Longinus. 55 BC. AR Denarius ( 3.84 gm). Head of Libertas right / circular temple of vesta flanked by voting urn and tablet Cassia 8; Sydenham 918; Crawford 428/2. VF. (100) 6

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579. M. Junius Brutus. 54 BC. Fourrée Denarius (2.97 gm). Diademed head of Libertas right / Consul Brutus walking left, accompanied by accensus and lictors. Cf. Junia 30; Sydenham 906; Crawford 433/1. VF, plating broken in several spots on obverse. (75)

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585. Albinus Bruti f. 48 BC. AR Denarius (4.14 gm). Helmeted head of young Mars right / Crossed Gallic trumpets with oval and round shields. Postumia 11; Sydenham 941; Crawford 450/1 a VF. (125)

586. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio. 4746 BC. AR Denarius (3.91 gm). Laureate head of Jupiter right / Elephant standing right Caecilia 47; Sydenham 1046; Crawford459/1. Toned Fine, bankers' marks obverse. (100)

580. Q. Sicinius. 49 BC. AR Denarius (3.88 gm). Diademed head of Fortuna right / Crossed caduceus and palm, laurel wreath above. Sicinia 5; Sydenham 938; Crawford 440/1. Toned good VF. (125)

587. Μη. Cordius Rufus. 46 BC. AR Denarius (3.76 gm). Corinthian helmet with owl perched on crest / Aegis of Minerva with Medusa head. Cordia 4; Sydenham 978; Crawford 463/2. Near VF. Rare. (300)

581. Q. Sicinius and C. Coponius. 49 BC. AR Denarius (3.94 gm). Diademed head of Apolloright;star below / Accoutrements of Hercules: lion scalp, club, bow and arrow. Sicinia 1; Sydenham 939; Crawford 444/1 a. Toned good VF, toning streaks across cheek of Apollo. (200)

588. T. Carisius. 46 BC. AR Denarius (3.83 gm). Head of Juno Moneta right two curls of hair down neck / Cap of Vulcan over anvil with tongs and hammer. Carisia 1 b; Sydenham 892b; Crawford 464/2. VF.

582. Man. Acilius Glabro. 49 BC. AR Denarius (3.76 gm). Laureate head of Salus right/Salus (Valetudo) standing left, holding serpent Acilia 8; Sydenham 922; Crawford 442/1 a Toned VF. (125)

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589. L. Valerius Acisculus.45 BC. AR Denarius (3.52 gm). Diademed head of Apollo Soranusright;ax (ascisulus) behind / Valeria Luperca riding bull righL Valeria 17; Sydenham 998; Crawford 474/1 a Toned good VF, edge weakly struck. (200)

583. C. Vibius C.f. C.n. Pansa Caetronianus. 48 BC. AR Denarius (3.79 gm). Mask of Pan right; syrinx behind / Jupiter Axurus seated left. Vibia 19a; Sydenham 948a; Crawford 449/lc. Toned good VF. (150)

584. C. Vibius C.f. C.n. Pansa Caetronianus. 48 BC. AR Denarius (3.40 gm). Wreathed head of Bacchus right/Ceres walking right holding two torches; plow in front. Vibia 16; Sydenham 946; Crawford 449/2. Toned VF. (100)

590. P. Accoleius Lariscolus. 43 BC. AR Denarius (3.72 gm). Bust of Acca Lariscolus right /Three cult statues of Nymphae Querquetulanae, supporting a platform withfivetrees. Accoleial; Sydenham 1148; Crawford 486/1. Toned VF, some encrustation. (200) 67

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595. JULIUS CAESAR. 4948 BC. AR Denarius (3.91 gm). Elephant trampling serpent / Simpulus, aspergillus, ax and apex. RSC 49; Sydenham 1006; Crawford 443/1. VF. (200)

591. L. Livineius Regulus. 42 BC. AR Denarius (3.99 gm). Head of moneyer's father right / Curule chair flanked by six fasces. Livineia 11 ; Sydenham 1110; Crawford 494/28. Toned near EF. (350)

596. JULIUS CAESAR. 47-46 BC. AR Denarius (4.01 gm). Diademed head of Venus right / Aeneas carrying palladium and Anchises. RSC 12; Sydenham 1013; Crawford 458/1. Toned EF. (350) 592. L. Livineius Regulus. 42 BC. AR Denarius (4.11 gm). Head of Livineius right / Modius with grain ears. Livineia 13; Sydenham 1111 ; Crawford 494/29. Toned near EF. (350)

597. JULIUS CAESAR. 44 BC. AR Denarius (4.14 gm). CAESAR IMPER, laureate head right / M METTTVS, Venus standing left, holding Victory and sceptre, leaning on shield placed on globe; C in left field RSC 35; Sydenham 1055; Crawford 480/17. EF, steel gray toning, small flan flaw on head. Still an excellent portrait denarius of Ceasar. (2500)

593. L. Livineius Regulus. 42 BC. AR Denarius (4.03 gm). Head of moneyer's father right/Combat with wild beasts. Livineia 12; Sydenham 1112; Crawford 494/30. Near EF. Rare and popular. (1500)

ROMAN IMPERATORIAL 598. JULIUS CAESAR. 44 BC. AR Denarius (3.60 gm). (CAESAR) DICT PERPETVO, laureate headright/ P. SEPVLliVS (MAC)ER, Venus standing left, holding Victory and sceptre; shield at base of sceptre. RSC 38; Sydenham 1073; Crawford 480/10. VF, patches of corrosion. (500) An impressive minting error.

594. POMPEY THE GREAT. 49 BC. AR Denarius (3.78 gm). Mint moving with Pompey. Terminal bust of Jupiter right, diademed, VARRO PRO behind, Q below / Dolphin right facing eagle standing left, sceptre upright between them, M AG Ν PRO COS in exergue. Crawford 447/1 a; Sydenham 1033; RSC 3. EF. Extremely rare. (2000)

599. JULIUS CAESAR.42 BC. AR Denarius (3.88 gm). Moneyer L. Mussidius T.f. Longus. Laureate head of Caesar right / L. MVSSIDIVS LONG VS, rudder, comucopiae on globe, caduceus and priest's hat (apex) from left to right. Crawford 494/39; Sydenham 109a, b, c; RSC 29. Toned choice EF, well centered and well struck. (3000)

An exceptional example ofthis rare issue. Varro was one ofthe commanders of the Pompeian forces in Spain, but eventually surrendered at Corduba. Caesar pardoned him and appointed him keeper of the future public library.

This piece, issued under the Second Triumvirate, depicted a posthumous portrait ofCaesar as an appropriate unifying device in uncertain times. The reverse emblems represent Caesar's pontifical office and his rule of land and

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600. MARK ANTONY. 32-31 BC. AR Denarius (3.19 gm). Galley toright/ Legionary aquila with two standards; LEG Π. RSC 27; Sydenham 1216; Crawford 544/14. VF, old scratches. (100)

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606. MARK ANTONY & OCTAVIA. AR Cistophorus ( 11.32 gm). Struck 39 BC to commemorate the marriage of Antony and Octavia. M ANTONTVS IMP COS DESIG ITER ET TF.RT, headrightwith ivy wreath, lituus below, all within ivy wreath / DI VIR RPC, head of Octaviaright on cista mystica between two snakes. RSC 2; Sydenham 1197. Fine+. (150)

601. MARK ANTONY. 32-31 BC. AR Denarius (3.09 gm). Galley toright/ Legionary aquila with two standards; LEG V. RSC 32; Sydenham 1221 ; Crawford 544/18. Toned VF, banker's mark obverse. ( 100) Ex King Farouk collection, and lacquered as many of his coins.

607. OCTAVIAN & JULIUS CAESAR (deceased). 38 BC (?). ΛΕ Sestertius (19.92 gm). Italian mint CAESAR DIVIF, bare head of Octavian right / DIVOSIVLIVS, laureate head of Julius Caesar right Crawford 535/1. Sydenham 1335. Near VF, dark green patina. (1000) 602. MARK ANTONY. 32-31 BC. AR Denarius (3.83 gm). Galley to right / Legionary aquila with two standards; LEG VIII. RSC 35; Sydenham 1225; Crawford 544/21. Toned VF, banker's mark obverse. (100)

608. OCTAVIAN. 36 BC. AR Denarius (3.72 gm). IMP. CAESAR· DIVI'F.III. VIR'ITER· R-P.C., his bare headright,bearded /COS· ITER· ET· TER· DESIG, Julius Caesar standing within tetrastyle temple, inscribed DIVOIVL, altar to left. RSC 90, Sydenham 1338, Crawford 540/2. Toned VF. (200)

603. MARK ANTONY. 32-31 BC. AR Denarius (3.41 gm). Galley to right/ Legionary aquila with two standards; LEG XV. RSC 47; Sydenham 1235; Crawford 544/30. Toned VF, small banker's mark obverse. (100)

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604. MARK ANTONY. 32-31 BC. AR Denarius (3.53 gm). Galley to right/Legionary aquila with two standards; LEG XVIII LYBICAE. RSC 53; Sydenham 1240; Crawford 544/11. Toned VF. (100) One of the rarest legions in the series.

605. MARK ANTONY. 32-31 BC. AR Denarius (3.54 gm). Galley toright/ Legionary aquila with two standards; LEG XX. RSC 57; Sydenham 1243; Crawford 544/36. Near VF, small banker's mark obverse. (100)

609. AUGUSTUS. 27 BC-14 AD. AR Cistophorus (11.47 gm). Ephesus mint Struck circa24-20 BC. IMP CAESAR, bare head right/AVGVSTVS, capricorn right, head left, bearing comucopiae on its back, within laurel wreath. RIC 480. Near VF. (150)

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610. AUGUSTUS. 27 BC-14 AD. AR Cistophorus (11.57 gm). Ephesus minL Struck circa 24-20 BC. IMP CAESAR, bare headright/ AVGVSTVS, garlanded altar sculpted with two confronting hinds. RIC 482. VF/Near VF. (150)

615. AUGUSTUS. 27 BC-14 AD. AR Denarius (3.81 gm). Lugdunum. 15-13 BC. AVGVSTVS DIVI.F, bare head right/Bull buttingright;IMP X in exergue. RSC 137; RIC 1,167a. Near EF. Attractive. (1500)

611. AUGUSTUS. 27 BC-14 AD. AR Denarius (3.65 gm). Uncertain Spanish mint. Circa 19-18 BC. CAESAR AVGVSTVS, oak-wreathed head left / DIV VSIVLTVS at sides of eight-rayed comet with tail upwards. RSC 97; RIC 1,37b. Near EF/VF, porosity affecting obverse only, banker's mark reverse. Rare. (400)

616. AUGUSTUS. 27 BC-14 AD. AR Denarius (3.80 gm). Lugdunum. 15-13 BC. AVGVSTVS DIVI.F, bare headright/Bull buttingright;IMP X in exergue. RSC 137; RIC 1,167a. Toned good VF. (500)

612. AUGUSTUS. 27 BC-14 AD. AR Denarius (3.74 gm). Uncertain Spanish mint. Circa 19-18 BC. CAESAR AVGVSTVS, oak-wreathed head left/ DIVVSIVLIVS above and below eight-rayed comet with tail upwards. RSC 99; RIC 1,38b. Good VF. Rare. (650)

617. AUGUSTUS. 27 BC-14 AD. AR Denarius (3.74 gm). Lugdunum. 15-13 BC. AVGVSTVS DIVI.F, bare head right/Bull butting right; IMPX in exergue. RSC 137; RIC 1,167a. VF, minor scrapes. (250)

613. AUGUSTUS. 27 BC-14 AD. AR Denarius (3.86 gm). Uncertain Spanish mint Circa 19-18 BC. CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare headright/OB CIVIS SERVÄIOS, oak wreath with ties. RSC 210; RIC 1,77a. EF, choice old toning. (1300)

614. AUGUSTUS. 27 BC-14 AD. AR Denarius (3.86 gm). Uncertain Spanish mint Circa 18-16 BC. Bare head left / AVGVSTVS, capricorn to right holding globe and rudder, comucopiae above. RSC 21 ; RIC 1,126(R2). Good VF, banker's mark obverse. Rare. (400) 70

618. AUGUSTUS. 27 BC-14 AD. AR Quinarius (1.68 gm). Rome. 29-26 BC. CAESAR IMP VII, bare head right / ASIA RECEPTA, Victory standing right on cista placed between two serpents. RSC 14; RIC 1,276. Good VF, nice for these. (125)

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623. AUGUSTUS. 27 BC-14 AD. JE As (9.74 gm). Ephesus. Circa 25 BC. CAIS AR, bare head right / AVGVSTVS in laurel wreath. RIC 1,486. VF, black patina. (75)

619. AUGUSTUS. 27 BC-14 AD. JE Sestertius (24.23 gm). Lugdunum. 9-14 AD. CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, laureate head right / ROM ET AVG, altar of Lugdunum. RIC I 231a. VF, black patina. Extremely Rare. (3500) ExNEA, ANA Centennial Sale, lot 207.

624. AUGUSTUS. 27 BC-14 AD. JE As (10.24 gm). Struck by Tiberius 34-37 AD. DIVVS.AVGVSTVS.PATER, radiate head left/ S C, eagle on globe, wings displayed. RIC 1,82(Tiberius). VF, jade green patina. (150)

620. AUGUSTUS. 27 BC-14 AD. JE Sestertius (25.22 gm). Lugdunum minL Struck circa 9-14 AD. CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, laureate head of Augustus right / ROM ET AVG beneath the great Altar of Lugdunum, flanked by columns each surmounted by a figure of Victory. RIC 231 a. Near VF, light brown patina. Rare. (1000)

625. AUGUSTUS. 27 BC-14 AD. JE Quadrans (2.93 gm). 9 BC. LAMIA SILVS ANNIVS, simpulum and lituus/IH.VIR.A.A.A.F.F. around SC. RIC 1,421. VF, dark green patina. (100)

621. AUGUSTUS. Struck by Tiberius, 36-37 AD. JE Sestertius (27.15 gm). DIVO AVGVSTO SPQR, Augustus seated on cart drawn by four elephants, with riders / Ή CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST PM TR POT ΧΧΧΠΧ around large SC. VF, green patina. (900) 626. AUGUSTUS. 27 BC-14 AD. JE Quadrans (3.21 gm). 8 BC. PVLCHER TAVRVS REGVLVS, clasped hands holding caduceus / ffl.VIR.A. A.A.F.F. around SC. RIC 1,423. VF, dark green patina.

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622. AUGUSTUS. Restitution issue of Nerva. 98 AD. JE Sestertius (25.11 gm). DIV VS AVGVSTVS, laureate head right/ IMP NERVA CAESAR AVGVSTVS REST around large SC. RIC Π 136(Nerva). Near VF, black patina, small pit on reverse. (1000)

627. AUGUSTUS. 27 BC-14 AD. JE Quadrans (2.40 gm). Colonia Patricia. CAIS AR, bare head left / Aspergillum, patera, jug and lituus. Burgos 1566. Good VF, black patina. (75)

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628. AUGUSTUS. Circa 4th Century AD. JE Contomiate (23.24 gm). DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER laureate headright/ Four gods in upper register: Fortuna, Spes, Bacchus and Jupiter; two personifications reclining below: Oceanus andTellus. Alfoldi 117.2; Mabbott 4849(this coin). VF, dark brown patina, fields smoothed. Good style. (1000)

632. AGRIPPA. Died 12 BC. JE As (10.73 gm). Struck und» Caligula. M AGRIPPA L F COS ΠΙ, head left with rostral crown / SC. Neptune standing left, holding trident. RIC (Gaius) 58. VF, dark reddish patina with light pits. (250)

The identity ofsome ofthe figures is open to doubt; Mabbott and Alfoldi do not agree.

629. LIVIA, mother of Tiberius. JE Dupondius (14.51 gm). Struck under Tiberius, 22-23 AD. PIETAS, veiled, diademed and draped bust of Livia as Pietas right/ DRVSVS CAESAR Ή AVGVSTIFTR POT ITER around SC. RIC 43; BMC 98. VF, brown patina (300)

AV 633. TIBERIUS. 14-37 AD. AV Aureus (7.75 gm). Ή CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Tiberius right / PONTIF MAXIM, Livia as the personification of Pax seated right. RIC 29. Lustrous choice EF. (See Color Plate) (3750)

634. TIBERIUS. 14-37 AD. AR Denarius (3.78 gm). Lugdunum. Ή CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate headright/ PONTIF MAXIM, Livia, as Pax, seated left; ornamented chair legs. RSC 16a; RIC 130. VF. (350)

630. LIVIA, mother of Tiberius. JE Dupondius (14.53 gm). Struck under Tiberius, 22-23 AD. SALVS AVGVSTA, draped bust of Livia as Salus right / Ή CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVG PM TR POT ΧΧΠΠ around SC. RIC 47 (mistakenly omitting PM); BMC 82. VF, green patina (300)

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635. TIBERIUS. 14-37 AD. JE Sestertius (25.71 gm). 22/23 AD. CIVΓΓΑΤΙΒ VS ASIAE RESTITVTIS, Tiberius seated left, holding patera and sceptre/Ή CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST PM TR POT XXIIII around S C. RIC 148. Brown VF, porous. Struck from rusty dies. (500)

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639. NERO CLAUDIUS DRUSUS, father of Claudias. JE Sestertius (26.65 gm). Struck 41-50 AD. NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP, bare head left/Ή CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TRP IMP, Claudius seated left, holding branch, armor scattered around. RIC (Claudius) 93. Fine, brown patina. (200)

636. TIBERIUS. 14-37 AD. JE Dupondius (17.29 gm). Commagene mint 19-21 AD. Ή CAESAR DIVI AVGVSTIF AVGVSTVS, laureate head right/ PONT MAXIM COS ΠΙ IMP VB TR POT ΧΧΠ, winged caduceus between crossed comucopiae. RIC I 90. EF, superb glossy dark green patina. (850)

640. NERO CLAUDIUS DRUSUS. Died 9 BC. JE Sestertius (28.82 gm). Struck under Claudius. 50-54 AD. NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP, bare head left; countermark NCAPR / Ή CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR Ρ IMP PP SC, Claudius seated left amidst arms. RIC 1109note. Near VF, brown and green patina, rough surfaces. (300)

637. DRUSUS Caesar, son of Tiberius. 22-23 AD. JE Sestertius (24.14 gm). Crossed comucopiae topped by Tiberius Gemellus and Germanicus, the sons of Drusus, winged caduceus between / DRVSVS CAESAR Ή AVG F DIVI AVG Ν PONT TR POT Π around large SC. RIC 142. Fine. (500) 641. ANTONIA, mother of Claudius. JE Dupondius (13.31 gm). Struck circa 41-50 AD. ANTONIA AVGVSTA, draped bust right / Ή CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TRP IMP SC, togate and veiled Claudius, standing left, holding simpulum and rod. RIC (Claudius) 82. VF, brown patina. (350)

642. CALIGULA. 3741 AD. AR Denarius (3.54 gm). 37/38 AD. C CAESAR AVG GERM PM TR POT, bare head right / AGRIPPINA MAT C CAES AVG GERM, bust of Agrippina Seniorright.RSC 4; RIC 114(R). Toned VF, light porosity. (3000)

638. DRUSUS Caesar, son of Tiberius. 22-23 AD. JE Sestertius (23.89 gm). Crossed comucopiae topped by Tiberius Gemellus and Germanicus, the sons of Drusus, winged caduceus between / DRVSVS CAESAR Ή AVG F DIVI AVG Ν PONT TR POT Π around large SC. RIC 142. Fair, brown patina. (100) 73

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647. CLAUDIUS. 41-54 AD. AR Denarius (3.76 gm). 43/44 AD. Ή CLAVD CAESAR AVG IMP TR Ρ ΠΙ, laureate head right / IMPER RECEPT, Claudius seated with praetorian camp, with standard beside him. RSC 79; RIC 124(R4). VF. (2500) An important historical type, underlining the role of the army in placing Claudius on the throne.

643. CALIGULA. 3741 AD. AR Denarius (333 gm). 41 AD. C CAES AR AVG PON M TR POT I I I I COS Π Π , laureate headright/ AGRIPPINA MAT C CAES AVG GERM, bust of Agrippina Senior right. RSC 7; RICI 30(R4). Toned good VF, light porosity. (3000)

648. CLAUDIUS. 41-54 AD. AR Denarius. (3.65 gm). Struck 46/47 AD. Ή CLAVD CAESAR AVG PM TRP VI IMP XL laureate bust right / PACT AVGVSTAE, Pax-Nemesis, winged, advancingright,holding winged caduceus pointing down at snake. RIC 39; RSC 58. VF. (1500)

644. CALIGULA. 3741 AD. JE Sestertius (27.06 gm). Struck 37-38 AD. C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PM TR POT, PIETAS in exergue, Pietas seated left, holding patera / DIVO AVG SC, hexastyle garlanded temple, before which Caligula, togate, sacrifices with patera over garlanded altar, one attendant leads bull to the altar, a second holds patera. RIC 36 (Rare). Near VF. Rare. (500)

649. CLAUDIUS. 41 -54 AD. JE Sestertius (26.07 gm). Ή CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TRP IMP, laureate head right / EX SC OB CIV ES SERVATOSwithin oak wreath. RIC 196. Fine, brown patina with green areas. (300)

645. CALIGULA. 37-41 AD. JE As (8.24 gm). Struck 39-40 AD. C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRO Ν AVG PM TRP ΠΙ PP, bare head left / VESTA SC, Vesta seated left. RIC 47. Near EF, glossy olive patina. (950)

650. CLAUDIUS. 41-54 AD. JE Sestertius (26.38 gm). 41-50 AD. Ή CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR Ρ IMP, laureate headright/ EX SC OB CIVES SERVATOS within oak wreath. RIC 196. VF, reddish-brown patina, small flan crack. (1000) Ex CNA XVI, lot 415 ; ex Vierordt.

646. CLAUDIUS. 41 -54 AD. AV Aureus (7.47 gm). 50-54 AD. TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM PM TR1B POT PP, laureate head right / AGRIPPINAE AVGVSTAE, wreathed bust of Agrippina Junior right. RIC 180(R). EF. (See Color Plate) ( 10000)

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651. CLAUDIUS. 41 -54 AD. JE Sestertius (28.27 gm). Ή CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TRP IMP PP, laureate head right / SPES AVGVSTA SC, Spes standing left holding flower and raising skirt. RIC 115; BMC 192. Good Fme. (250)

653. CLAUDIUS. 41-54 AD. JE Dupondius (11.84 gm). 41 -50 AD. TICLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR Ρ IMP, bare head left / CERES AVGVSTA S C, Ceres seated left, holding grain ears and sceptre. RIC I 94. Near VF, dark brown patina. (100)

654. CLAUDIUS. 41-54 AD. JE Dupondius (16.55 gm). 50-54 AD. Ή CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR Ρ IMP PP, bare head left / CERES AVGVSTA S C, Ceres seated left, holding grain ears and sceptre. RIC I 110. Near VF, dark brown patina. (100)

h ill 655. CLAUDIUS. 41-54 AD. JE Quadrans (3.14 gm). 41 AD. Ή CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG, modius / PON MTR Ρ IMP COS DES IT around SC. RIC 1,84. VF, light brown patina. (100)

kùm 656. NERO. 54-68 AD. AR Denarius (3.66 gm). 59/60 AD. NERO CAESAR AVG IMP, bare head right/ PONTIF MAX TRPVII COS IUI PP EX SC, Virtus standing left, holding spear and resting parazonium on knee, shield and cuirass at feet RSC 220; RIC 1,26(R3). Toned VF. (500)

652. CLAUDIUS. 41-54 AD. JE Sestertius (34.50 gm). Ή CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TRP IMP, laureate head right / SPES AVGVSTA SC, Spes standing left holding flower and raising skirt RIC 99; BMC 124. EF, green patina. (See Color Plate) (4500) The representation of Spes (Hope) under Claudius is thefirstappearance on Roman coins ofthis interesting personification. One reasonfor Claudius' choice may lie in thefact that he was born on August 1, the day on which vows were regularly paid to Spes, but the main reference is probably to the 657. NERO. 54-68 AD. JE Sestertius (25.73 gm). Circa 65 AD. Laureate hope engendered by the birth of his son and heir, afterwards named head right aegis at shoulder / Temple of Janus, door torighLRIC 1,266. Fme, Britannicus, in41 AD. rough surfaces. (200) 75

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662. NERO. 54-68 AD. JE As (10.23 gm). Lugdunum mint. Circa 65 AD. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER PM TR Ρ IMP PP, bare head right; globe at point of bust / GENIO AVGVSTIS C, Genius standing left, sacrificing over altar and holding comucopiae. RIC 1,46. Near VF, green patina. (125)

658. NERO. 54-68 AD. JE Sestertius (25.15 gm). Lugdunum mint. Struck circa 65 AD. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER PM TRP IMP PP, laureate head right / ROMA SC, Roma seated left, holding Victory and resting left hand on parazonium. RIC 1,398. VF. (500)

663. NERO. 54-68 AD. JE As (8.13 gm). Circa 63 AD. NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS, laureate head right / PONTIF MAX TR POT IMP PP, Nero as Apollo Citherodus walking left, holding (650) lyre. RIC 1,122. VF, jade green patina. A scarce issue lacking the SC imprimatur usually seen on bronze coinage, and also reflecting Nero's artistic delusions.

659. NERO. 54-68 AD. JE Sestertius (27.04 gm). Lugdunum. 65 AD. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER PM TR Ρ IMP PP, laureate head left; globe at point of bust / ANNONA AVGVSTI CERES S C, Annona standing left with comucopiae, Ceres seated right with grain ears and seeptre, modius on altar, and prow between. RIC 1,431. Good VF, olive-green patina. A very attractive large bronze of Nero. (1250) Ex CN A XVI, lot423; ex Vierordt. !f..

664. NERO. 54-68 AD. Orichalcum As (8.44 gm). NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER Ρ M TR Ρ IMP Ρ Ρ, laureate head right / GENIO AVGVSTI S C, Genius standing half-left, holding comucopiae with left arm, sacrificing from patera over altar with right hand, his waist draped. RIC 1214, BMC 1252. Good Fine, light porosity. Scarce. (200)

660. NERO. 54-68 AD. JE Sestertius (25.00 gm). Lugdunum mint. Struck 66-68 AD. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG Ρ M AX TRP PP, laureate headright/ DECVRSIO SC, Nero, holding couched lance, and companion, bearing vexillum, both on horseback right RIC 1,579. VF. (650) 665. NERO. 54-68 AD. JE As (11.97 gm). Circa 65 AD. Laureate head right / Victory flying left, holding shield. RIC 1,314. Near VF, brown patina. (150)

661. NERO. 54-68 AD. JE Dupondius (15.34 gm). Struck 64 AD. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER PM TRP IMP PP, radiate head right / M AC AVG SC, the Macellum. RIC 1,184. VF, olive patina. (800)

666. NERO. 54-68 AD. JE Quadrans (276 gm). 65 AD. NERO CLAVD CAES AVG, helmet on short column with spear and shield / PM TR Ρ IMP PP S C, laurel branch. RIC 1,318. Near VF, brown patina. ( 100)

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667. NERO. Circa 4th Century AD. JE Contomiate (21.07 gm). NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM TR Ρ IMP PR, laureate head right; PE monogram to right / ROMA S C, Roma seated left on pile of arms, holding Victory and parazonium. Alfoldi 550.5 ; Pilartz 306(this coin). VF, tan patina (750)

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671. GALBA. 68-69 AD. JE Sestertius (26.66 gm). SER GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG TRP, laureate and draped bust of Galba right / LIBERTAS PVBLICA SC, Libertas standing front, head left, holding pileus and sceptre. RIC 388; Kraay 200. Good VF, brown patina, with a fine portrait. (3000) Libertas was the principal type of Galba 's aes coinage, and was symbolic of the restoration of constitutional rule following the overthrow of Nero's tyrannical regime. Galba had made his first proclamation against Nero on the day designatedfor the granting of freedom to slaves.

668. GALBA. 68-69 AD. AR Denarius (3.17 gm). IMP SER GALΒ A AVG, bare head right / SPQR OB CS within oak wreath. RSC 287; RIC 1167.T0ned VF, rough surfaces. (750)

672. GALBA 68-69 AD. JE As or Dupondius (14.58 gm). Struck circa December 68 AD. SER SVLPI GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG PM TRP, laureate bustrightwith globe at point of bust / SC, Victory alighting left, holding wreath and palm. RIC 513 (Rare); Kraay 391. VF, attractive tan patina. (500). This piece, from Galba 'Λfinal period ofcoinage in Rome, is too heavyfor an as(c. 10.00-1150 gm), and is new evidence that the dupondius (c. 12501425 gm), which had been discontinued a month or two before, was reintroduced in the final issue of Galbas aes coinage. 669. GALBA. 68-69 AD. JE Sestertius (23.24 gm). Struck circa JuneAugust 68 AD. SER GALBA IMP CAES AVG TRP, laureate and draped bust right / SPQR OB CIV SER within oak wreath. RIC 271 ; Kraay 237. Near VF, mottled light green patina, fields lightly smoothed, obverse pitting. (150)

673. OTHO. 69 AD. AR Denarius (335 gm). IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG, bare head right / VICTORIA OTHONIS, Victory flying right, holding wreath and palm. RSC 27; RIC 114<R3). Toned VF. (1500) A highly ironic reverse type.

670. GALBA. 68-69 AD. JE Sestertius (27.57 gm). SER GALBA IMP CAES AVG TR P, laureate and draped bust right / SPQR OB CIV SER within oak wreath. RIC 1271. VF, brown patina, light porosity. (1250) Ex CNA XVI, lot 428.

674. VITELLIUS. 69 AD. AR Denarius (3.26 gm). AVITELLIVS GERMAN IMP TR P, laureate head right / LIBERTAS RESTITVTA Libertas standing right, holding pileus and sceptre. RSC 48; RIC 181 (R). Toned VF. (1000)

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675. VITELLIUS. 69 AD. JE As (10.66 gm). A VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IM Ρ AVG [PM TRP], laureate head right / PROVIDENT SC, altar-enclosure with double panelled doors in front and projections on top comers. RIC 129 (Rarity 2). Near VF, great patina, areas of obverse corrosion. Rare. (150)

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679. VESPASIAN. 69-79 AD. JE Sestertius (24.01 gm). 71 AD. IMP CAES VESPAS AVG PM TR Ρ PP COS ID, laureate headright/ ROMA S C, Roma standing left, holding Victory and sceptre. RIC Π 443. Near VF, tan patina. (250)

676. VESPASIAN. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (3.20 gm). Memorial issue under Titus. 79-80 AD. DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS, laureate head right/ EX SC, shield set against cippus, on which an urn, palm branches at sides. RSC 149; RIC Π 62(Titus). Toned VF, light scratches obverse. Good portrait. (300)

680. DIVVS VESPASIAN. Struck under Titus. 80 AD. AR Denarius (3.53 gm). DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS, laureate head right/ Shield inscribed SC placed between two capricorns, globe below. RSC 497; RIC Π, 63(T1tus). Near VF. (100)

681. TITUS, as Caesar. 78/79 AD. AR Denarius (3.20 gm). Τ CAESAR VESPASIANVS, laureate head right/ANNONA AVG, Annona seated left, holding grain ears. RSC 17; RIC Π 218 (Vespasian). Toned (100) VF/near VF, light scratches.

677. VESPASIAN. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (3.30 gm). IMP CAES VESP AVG CEN, laureate bust right/ PONTIF MAXIM, Vespasian seated right RSC 387a; BMC 98 var. Lightly toned EF. (450)

682. m U S . 79-81 AD. AV Aureus (7.05 gm). 79 AD. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM, laureate head right /TR Ρ Vim IMP ΧΠΠ COS VII PP, bound captive kneeling beneath trophy. RIC Π 11. Fine, minor surface marks. (3750) This type référés to the campaigns ofAgricola in Britain.

678. VESPASIAN. 69-79 AD. JE Sestertius (29.60 gm). 71 AD. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG PM TR Ρ PP COS ΙΠ, laureate and draped bust right / LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C, Liberias standing left, holding pileus and sceptre. RIC II 429var. (draped bust); Cayon 86. VF, dark brown patina. (1400)

683. TITUS. 79-81 AD. AR Denarius (3.10 gm). Struck 80 AD. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM, laureate bust right/TRP IX IMP XV COS Vm PP, trophy with captives. RSC 306a; BMC 40. Near EF. (700)

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684. T U U S . 79-81 AD. AR Denarius (3.27 gm). 80 AD. IMPTITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM, laureate head right /TR IX IMP XV COS Vm PP, winged thunderbolt on draped table. RSC 316; RIC Π, 23a. VF, light scratches and encrustation. ( 100)

689. JULIA ΤΤΠ, daughter of Titus. JE Sestertius (24.68 gm). Struck by Domitian, 92-94 AD. Carpentum drawn by two mules / Legend around SC. RIC (Domitian) 411. Fine plus. Very rare. (400)

685. TITUS. 79-81 AD. JE SesUrt;1‫׳‬s (26.96). Struckunder Vespasian, 72 AD. Τ CAES VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT COS Π, laureate head right / PAX AVGVSTI SC, Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae. RIC (Vespasian) 609. Fine, brown patina, with a good portrait. (300) 690. JULIA ΤΓΠ, daughter of Titus. JE Dupondius (14.46 gm). IVLiA IMP Τ AVG F AVGVSTA draped bust right / VESTA SC, Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre. RIC (Titus) 180 (Rare). Fine, dark green patina. Rare. (400)

686. TITUS. 79-81 AD. JE Sestertius (25.33 gm). Lugdunum. 80/81 AD. IMP Ή CAES DIVI VESP F AVG PM TR Ρ PP COS VIII, laureate head right / PAX AVG VST S C, Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae. RIC Π 181. Good Fine. Rare. (250)

687. TITUS. 79-81 AD. JE As (9.68 gm). 80/81 AD. IMP Τ CAES VESP AVG PM TR Ρ COS Vm, laureate head left / AEQVTTAS AVGVST S C, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and sceptre. RIC II 121b. Near VF, black patina with tan highlights. (100)

688. TITUS. 79-81 AD. JE As (12.47 gm). Struck 80/81 AD. IMP Τ CAES VESP AVG PM TRP COS Vm, laureate head left / GENI PR SC, Genius sacrificing left over altar. RIC 126. Good VF, choice portrait, brown patina. (400)

691. DOMITIAN, as Caesar. 80 AD. AR Denarius (3.24 gm). CAESAR DIVI F DOMTnANVS COS VII, laureate head right / PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, garlanded, lighted altar. RSC 397; RIC Π 46(Titus). Good VF. Good early portrait of Domitian. (350)

692. DOMITIAN, as Caesar. 80 AD. AR Denarius (339 gm). CAESAR DIVI F DOMTTIANVS COS VII, laureate head right / PRINCIPS IVVENTVTIS, goat standing left within laurel wreath. RSC 390; RIC Π, 94(T1tus). VF. (125)

693. DOMITIAN. 81-96 AD. AR Denarius (330 gm). 86 AD. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TR Ρ V, laureate head right / IMP ΧΠ COS ΧΠ CENS PPP, Minerva advancing left, brandishing spear and shield. RSC 201b; RIC Π 79. Toned good VF. (100)

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694. DOMITIAN. 81-96 AD. JE Sestertius (26.07 gm). Struck 88-89 AD. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIIII CENS PER PP, laureate head right / ΙΟ VI VICTORI SC, Jupiter seated left, holding Victory and sceptre. RIC 358. Fine, dark brown patina. (200)

699. NERVA. 96-98 AD. JE Sestertius (27.88 gm). Struck 97 AD. IMP NERVA CAES AVG PM TRP COS ΙΠ PP, laureate head right / FORTVNA AVGVST SC, Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and comucopiae. RIC 83. VF, brown patina, a few light marks. (500)

695. DOMITIAN. 81-96 AD. JE Sestertius (24.51 gm). Struck 88 AD in commemoration of the Ludi Saeculares. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TRP Vm CENS PER PP, laureate head right / [COS ΧΠΠ] LVD SAEC A POP FRVG AC SC, Domitian seated right on chair on low platform, temple behind, two citizens standing left offering fruges. RIC 375 (Rarity 2). Fine, dark brown patina. Very rare. (400)

700. TRAJAN. 98-117 AD. AR Denarius (3.40 gm), 103-111 AD. IMP NERVATRAIANVS AVG GER DACICVS, laureate head righl/PM TR Ρ COS V PP, mourning captive seated below trophy. RSC 264; RIC Π, 88. Good VF. nice old toning. (400)

701. TRAJAN. 98-117 AD. AR Denarius (3.Œ gm). 112-114 AD. IMP TRAIANVS AVG GER DAC PM TR Ρ COS VI PP, laureate head right, drapery on shoulder / DIVVS PATER TRAIAN, father of Trajan seated left, holding patera and sceptre. RSC 140; RIC Π, 252. VF, old scrapes in fields. (200) 696. DOMITIAN. 81-96 AD. JE Sestertius (30.04). Struck 90-91 AD. IM[P CAES D]OMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER PP, laureate head right / SC, Domitian standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear, crowned by Victory. BMC 443; cf. RIC 390 (described as javelin instead of thunderbolt). Fine, green patina. (150) 702. TRAJAN. 98-117 AD. AR Denarius (330 gm). 112-114 AD. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR Ρ COS VI PP, laureate and draped bustright/ SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, nude Mars walking right, carrying spear and trophy, parazonium at waist. RSC 372c; RIC Π, 269. Good VF. (150)

697. DOMITIAN. 81-96 AD. JE Quadrans (2.95 gm). 85 AD. IMP DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI, wreathed bust of Ceres left / S C, modius (100) with grain ears. RIC Π, 305B. VF, brown patina

703. TRAJAN. 98-117 AD. AR Denarius (338 gm). 114-117 AD. IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GER DAC PARTHICO, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right/ PRO VID PM TR Ρ COS VI PP SPQR, Providentia standing left, holding staff and pointing at globe. RSC 317; RIC Π, 365. Good VF. (125)

698. NERVA. 96-98 AD. AR Denarius (3.53 gm). 97 AD. IMP NERVA CAES AVG PM TR Ρ COS ΠΙ PP, laureate head right / CONCORDIA (300) EXERCITVVM, clasped hands. RSC 20; RIC Π 14. EF. 80

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708. TRAJAN. 98-117 AD. i t Quadrans (2.61 gm). IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GERM, diademed head of Hercules right / SC, club. RIC II, 699. Good VF, dark green patina. (100) 704. TRAJAN. 98-117 AD. JE Sestertius (2333 gm). Struck 103-111 AD. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TRP COS V PP, laureate head right / SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, The Tiber standing left, placingrightknee onfigureof Dacia, whom he forces to the ground. RIC 556. Near VF, green patina. (350)

705. TRAJAN. 98-117 AD. JE Sestertius (25.22 gm). Struck 103-111 AD. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TRP COS V PP, laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder / SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI SC, Dacia seated left in attitude of mourning on shield and arms, a trophy before her. RIC 560. VF/Near VF, brown patina, with an excellent portrait. (250)

709. ANONYMOUS. Circa lst-2nd Century AD. JE Quadrans (3.24 gm). Griffin, as Nemesis, seated left with paw on wheel. RIC Π, 28. Good VF, porous green patina. (100)

710. HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. AR Cistophorus (10.37 gm). Asian mint, struck 138 AD. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS PP, bare head right/ COS ΠΙ, cult statue of Diana Ephesia standing front between stags. RIC 489. Fine. Rare.

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711. HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. AR Denarius (3.45 gm). Struck 119122 AD. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate head right / PM TRP COS ΠΙ, Pax seated left. RIC 95; RSC 1147b. Superb EF. (500) 706. TRAJAN. 98-117 AD. JE Sestertius (25.95 gm). 112-114 AD. IMP CAES NERVA TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR Ρ COS VI PP, laureate headright,drapery / ALIMITAL SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPIS C, Abundantia standing facing left, holding grain ears and comucopiae, child at side. RIC Π 604. VF, dark green patina, carefully smoothed. (400) 712. HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. AR Denarius (336 gm). Struck 119122 AD. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate and partially draped bust right / PM TRP COS ΙΠ, Winged victory standing right, holding trophy. RIC 101 ; RSC 1132. Toned EF. (350) An unusual and captivating representation ofVictory.

707. TRAJAN. 98-117 AD. JE Sestertius (25.62 gm). IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PM TRP COS VI PP, laureate and draped bust right / SEN ATVS POPVLVSQVE ROM ANVS, FORT RED SC in exergue, Fortuna sealed left. RIC 652. VF+, green pat. (900)

713. HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. AR Denarius (3.08 gm). 119-122 AD. IMP CAES AR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate head right/ PM TR Ρ COS ΠΙ, Victory flying right, holding trophy. RSC 1131; RIC Π, 101. Good VF. (150)

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714. HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. AR Denarius (3.45 gm). 125-128 AD. H ADRIANVS AVGVSTVS PP, laureate head right / COS ΙΠ, Roma seated right, holding spear and parazonium. RSC 337; RIC Π, 162. VF. (75)

720. HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. AR Denarius (2.94 gm). 134-138 AD. HADRIANVS AVG COS ΙΠ PP, laureate and draped bustright/ AFRICA, Africa reclining left, holding scorpion and comucopiae, basket at feet. RSC 141b; RIC Π, 299. VF. (150)

715. HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. AR Denarius (3.52 gm). 132-134 AD. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, bare-headed and draped bust right/TRANQVILLiTAS AVG COS ΠΙ PP, Tranquillitas standing left, holding sceptre and leaning on short column. RSC 1443; RIC Π, 222. Near EF. (400)

721. HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. AR Denarius (3.31 gm). 134-138 AD. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS PP, laureate head right / COS m , Minerva standing right, holding spear and shield. RSC 295; RIC Π, 330. Near EF. (250)

716. HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. AR Denarius (3.53 gm). 134-138 AD. HADRIANVS AVG COS m PP, laureate head right / MONETA AVG, Moneta standing left holding scales and comucopiae. RSC 963; RIC Π, 256. Near EF. (450)

722. HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. AR Denarius (3.38 gm). 134-138 AD. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS PP, laureate head right drapery at shoulder/ COS ΠΙ, Puducitia seated left. RSC 395a; RIC Π, 343. Toned EF. (250)

717. HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. AR Denarius (3.31 gm). 134-138 AD. H ADRIANVS AVG COS ΙΠ PP, laureate head right, drapery at shoulder / TELLVS STABIL, Tellus standing left, holding plow handle and rake, grain ears at feet RSC 1427a; RIC Π, 276. Superb EF. (750) 723. HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. JE Sestertius (23.10 gm). Struck 125-128 AD. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, laureate bustright,drapery on left shoulder / COS ΙΠ SC, Neptune standing left,rightfoot on prow, holding dolphin and trident RIC 634. Near VF, green patina. ( 150)

718. HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. AR Denarius (3.25 gm). 134-138 AD. HADRIANVS AVG COS ΠΙ PP, laureate head right / AEGYPTOS, Egypt reclining left holding sistrum, ibis on column at feet. RSC 107; RIC Π, 297. Good VF. (200)

719. HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. AR Denarius (3.52 gm). 134-138 AD. HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP, laureate head right drapery at shoulder / AFRICA, Africa reclining left holding scorpion and comucopiae, basket at feet. RSC 138a; RIC Π, 299. Superb EF. (750)

724. HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. JE Sestertius (21.13 gm). Struck 132-134 AD. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, head right drapery on left shoulder / FELICITATI AVG COS ΙΠ PP SC, ship moving lefL RIC 7œ. Fine, brown patina. (150) 82

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725. HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. JE Sestertius (2436 gm). 134-138 AD. HADRIANVS AVG COS ΠΙ PP, laureate head right / SPES Ρ R SC, Spes walking left, holding flower. RIC Π, 790. Fine, tan patina. (100)

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729. SABINA, wife of Hadrian. JE Sestertius (25.66 gm). SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG PP, diademed and draped bust right / VENERIG ENETRia S C, Venus standing right, holding apple and lifting cloak. RIC II 1035(Hadrian). Good VF, attractive brown patina. (1700)

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726. HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. ^E Sestertius (24.97 gm). 134-138 AD. HADRIANVS AVG COS ΠΓ PP, laureate and draped bust right / AEGYPTOS SC, Egypt reclining left, holding sistrum, ibis on column at feet RIC Π, 838. Fine, brown patina. (200)

727. HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. JE Sestertius (2531 gm). Struck 134-138 AD. HADRIANVS AVG COS ΙΠ PP, draped bust right / RESTOP/TORI] AFRICAE SC, Hadrian standing left, extending hand to kneeling Africa, wearing elephant trunk headdress and holding com ears, corn ears growing in center. RIC 941 (Rare). Fine, brown patina. Rare. (150)

730. AELIUS. Caesar. 136-138 AD. JE Sestertius (24.19 gm). L AEUVS CAESAR, draped bust right / TR POT COS Π SC, Spes standing left, holding flower and raising drapery. RIC 1055; BMC 1914. Superb EF, glossy greenish-brown patina. (See Cover. See Color Plate) (15000) ExSantamaria 1950 (Magnagulilll), lot 1105. A splendid portrait. Possibly the finest known sestertius ofAelius.

728. HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. JE Sestertius (23.90 gm). Posthumous issue. 138-139 AD. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, laureate head right/HILARITAS PR COS ΠΙS C, Hilaritas standing left holding long palm and comucopiae, boy and girl at feet RIC Π, 970b. Fine, green patina. (200) 91

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736. ANTONINUS PIUS. 138-161 AD. JE Sestertius (26.33 gm). Struck 148-149 AD. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TRP ΧΠ, laureate head right /TEMPORVM [FELICITAS] COS ΠΠ SC, crossed comucopie, surmounted by busts of two boys. RIC 857. Near VF, brown patina, light pitting. (150)

731. AELIUS. Caesar. 136-138 AD. JE Sestertius (22.44 gm). L AELIVS CAESAR, bare head right/TR POT COS Π SC, Spes standing left, holding flower and raising drapery. RIC 1055. Near VF/Fine, obverse tooling. (300)

732. AELIUS. Caesar. 136-138 AD. JE Sestertius (24.16 gm). Struck 137 AD. L AELIVS CAESAR, bare head right /TR POT [COS] Π SC, Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising skirt. RIC 1055. Fine, brown patina. (150)

737. ANTONINUS PIUS. 138-161 AD. JE Sestertius (25.47 gm). Struck 151-152 AD. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PPTRP XV, laureate head right /S ALVS AVG COS ΠΠ SC, Salus standing left, feeding snake coiled round altar and holding sceptre. RIC 886. Near VF, Tiber patina. (150)

733. ANTONINUS PIUS. 138-161 AD. AR Denarius (3.00 gm). 145161 AD. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP, laureate head right/TEMPLVM DI V AVG REST COS ΠΠ, octastyle temple of Augustus and Livia. RSC 809; RIC m, 143. Good VF. (100)

738. ANTONINUS PIUS. 138-161 AD. JE Sestertius (24.07 gm). Struck 157-158 AD. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TRP XXI, laureate head right /COS ΠΠ, figure standing on cippus in temple. RIC 974 (Rare). VF, dark green patina. Rare. (300) 734. ANTONINUS PIUS. 138-161 AD. AR Denarius (3.35 gm). 148/149 AD. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR Ρ ΧΠ, laureate head right, drapery at shoulder / COS ΙΙΠ, Salus feeding serpent on altar and holding rudder on globe. RSC 28 lvar; RIC ΠΙ, 181. Toned VF. (100)

735. ANTONINUS PIUS & MARCUS AURELIUS. 138 161 AD. AR Denarius (3.15 gm). 140 AD. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PPTR Ρ COS ΙΠ, laureate head right / AVREUVS CAESAR AVG ΡΠ F COS, bare head of Marcus Aurelius right. RSC 15; RIC ΙΠ, 417a. Toned EF, light scratches in obverse field. Scarce. (200)

739. ANTONINUS PIUS. 138-161 AD. JE Sestertius (23.94 gm). Struck 159/160 AD. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PPTRP XXIII, laureate head right / PIETATI AVG COS ΠΠ SC, Antoninus standing left with 3 children. RIC 1031. Near EF, choice green patina. (900)

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740. ANTONINUS PIUS. 138-161 AD. AR Denarius (3.66 gm). Consecration issue. DIVVS ANTONINVS, bare head right / CONSECRATIO, eagle, head left, on garlanded altar. RSC 156; RIC ΠΙ, 431 (Aurelius). Good VF. (100) 745. MARCUS AURELIUS, as Caesar. 161-180 AD. JE Sestertius (23.43 gm). Struck 140-144 AD. AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG ΡΠ F COS, draped bustright/IVVENTAS SC, Juventas standing left RIC (Antoninus) 1238. EF, brown patina. (1400) ExLawrence Collection. A charming portrait of the young Aurelius.

741. ANTONINUS PIUS. 138-161 AD. AR Denarius (3.09 gm). Consecration issue. DI W S ANTONINVS, bare head right drapery on shoulder / CONSECRATIO, funeral pyre. RSC 164a; RIC ΠΙ, 438(Aurelius). Good VF, some encrustation. ( 100)

746. MARCUS AURELIUS. 161-180 AD. JE Sestertius (23.13 gm). Struck 170-171 AD. M ANTONINVS AVG TRP XXV, laureate head right / PRIMI DECENNALES COS ΙΠ SC within wreath. RIC 1006. Near VF, light obverse pitting. (150)

742. ANTONINUS PIUS. 138-161 AD. JE Sestertius (27.54 gm). Consecration issue, struck 161 AD. DIVVS ANTONINVS, bare head right drapery at shoulder / CONSECRATIO SC. four-tier funeral pyre topped by quadriga. BMC IV (Aurelius) 878. VF. (350)

743. ANTONINUS PIUS & MARCUS AURELIUS. Struck 139 AD. JE As (11.67 gm). ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP, laureate head of Antoninus Piusright/ AVRELIVS CAES AVG ΡΠ F COS DES SC, draped bust of Marcus Aurelius left. RIC 1208(b). VF, brown patina. Rare. (350)

747. MARCUS AURELIUS. 161-180 AD. JE Sestertius (24.15 gm). Struck 172-173 AD. M ANTONINVS AVG TRP XXVII, laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder / RESTITVTORIITALIAE IMP VI COS IÜ SC, Emperor standing left holding sceptre and raising Italia who holds a globe. RIC 1077. Near VF/Fine, green patina. Rare. (200)

744. FAUSTINA SENIOR, wife of Antoninus Pius. JE Sestertius (24.84 gm). Struck after her death in 141 AD. DIVA FAVSTIN A draped bustright/ AETERNITAS SC, Aeternitas standing left, holding phoenix on globe and holding up skirt RIC 1105. VF, light brown patina. (150)

748. MARCUS AURELIUS. 161-180 AD. JE As (10.12 gm). Struck 176/177 AD. M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM TRP XXXI, laureate head right / FELICITATI AVG PP IMP Vm COS ΙΠ SC, ship left with 4 rowers. RIC 1192. VF+, green patina. (450)

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749. MARCUS AURELIUS. 161-180 AD. Consecration issue, struck under Commodus, circa 181 AD. JE Sestertius (26.73 gm). DIVVS M ANTONINVS PIVS, bare head right/ CONSECRΑΉΟ, Eagle on globe. RIC 655. VF, brown patina. (350)

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754. LUCIUS VERUS. 161-169 AD. JE Sestertius (29.68 gm). Struck 165-166 AD. L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, laureate head right/TR POT VI IMP III COS Π SC, Parthian sealed right at base of trophy, hands behind back, oval shield, bow and quiver in front RIC 1443. Near VF, brown patina. (300)

750. FAUSTINA Π, daughter of Antoninus Pius. AR Denarius (3.66 gm). 147-149 AD. FAVSTTNAE AVG ΡΠ AVG FIL, draped bust right band of pearls in hair / VENVS, Venus standing left holding apple and rudder with dolphin. RSC 266a; RIC HI, 517c( Antoninus). VF. (75)

755. LUCILLA, wife of Lucius Verus. JE Sestertius (25.42 gm). LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F, draped bustright/ VENVS SC, Venus standing left holding apple and drawing robe over shoulder. RIC (Marcus Aurelius) 1767. VF. (200) 751. FAUSTINA Π, wife of Marcus Aurelius. Died 175 AD. AR Denarius (3.60 gm). DIVA FAVSTINA PIA, draped bustright/CONSECRATIO, peacock standing right head turned back. RSC 71a; BMCRE ΠΙ, 716(Aurelius). Good VF. (100)

756. COMMODUS. 177-192 AD. JE Sestertius (22.60 gm). Struck 183-184 AD. M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG PIVS, laureate head right / [PM TRP] Vim IMP VI COS ΠΠ PP SC, Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and comucopiae. RIC 402. VF, green patina. (300)

752. FAUSTINA II, wife of Marcus Aurelius. JE Sestertius (19.86 gm). DIVA FAVSTINA PIA, draped bust right/SIDERIBVS RECEPTA SC, Diana standing right holding torch. RIC (Aurelius) 1715. Fine, green patina. (200)

757. COMMODUS. 177-192 AD. JE Sestertius (22.71 gm). Struck 183/4 AD. M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG PIVS, laureate bust right / TRP νΠΠ IMP VI COS ΠΙΙ PP SC, Fides standing right, holding com ears and basket of fruit. RIC 413. VF+, attractive greenish-brown patina. (900)

753. LUCIUS VERUS. 161-169 AD. JE Sestertius (23.80 gm). Struck 161-162 AD. IMP CAES LA VREL VERVS AVG, draped bust right/ CONCORD AVGVSTOR TRP II COS Π SC, Verus and Aurelius standing with clasped hands. RIC 1310. Near VF, green patina. (350) 86

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763. CLODIUS ALBINUS, As Caesar. 193-195 AD. JE Sestertius (24.94 gm). Struck 194-195 AD. D CLOD SEPT ALBIN CAES, bust right, drapery on left shoulder / FELICITAS COS Π SC, Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and sceptre. RIC 52d. VF, greenish-brown patina, with an excellent portrait.

759. CRISPIN A, wife of Commodus. JE Sestertius (2333 gm). Struck 180-183 AD. CRISPIN A AVGVSTA draped bust right / PVDIOTIA SC, Pudicitia seated lefL RIC 670. VF, dark green patina. (400)

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761. DIDIUS JULIANUS. March-May 193 AD. JE Sestertius ( 19.25 gm). Laureate head right / Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. RIC 14 (Rare). Fine, green patina. Rare. (400)

AV 764. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS. 193-211 AD. AV Aureus (7.06 gm). Laodicea minL 198-202 AD. L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right/TR.P.VII COS Π PP, Victory walking right holding wreath and palm. RIC IV pLl 513A(R2). Choice EF. (See Color Plate) * (12500)

765. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS. 193-211 AD. AR Denarius (2.77 gm). SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right / AFRICA, Africa, wearing elephant headdress, reclining left, holding scorpion and comucopiae, basket of grain on left. RIC 254. EF. (300) Ex ΝFA XX, lot 250 ( realized $500). This rare and attractive type commemorates Severus' journey to North Africa in 207AD.

766. SEPTIMUS SEVERUS. 193-211 AD. AR Denarius (3.35 gm). 202-210 AD. SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate headright/ INDVLGENTIA AVGG IN C ARTH, Dea Caelestis riding lionrighLRSC 222; RIC IV pL 1, 266. Toned good VF. (75)

762. DIDIA CLARA, daughter of Didius Julianus. JE Sestertius (18.20 gm). DIDIA CLA RA AVG, draped bustright/ HILAR (TE)MPOR SC, Hilaritas standing left, holding branch and comucopiae. RIC IV pL 1, 20. Good VF, green patina. Extremely Rare. (6000) 87

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767. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS. 193-211 AD. JE Sestertius (26.51 gm). Struck 193 AD. IMP CAES L SEPT SEV PERT AVG, laureate head right / FIDEI LEG TRP COS SC, Fides standing left, holding Victory and standard. RIC 651. VF/near VF, brown patina. (300) A scarce example ofSeverus' first coinage, whichfeatured types aimed at securing the loyalty cf the legions.

768. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS. 193-211 AD. JE Sestertius (23.20 gm). Struck 194 AD. L [SEPT SEV PE]RT AVG IMP ΠΙ, laureate head right / [MONET AVG] COS Π PP SC, the three Monetae standing left, each holding scales and comucopiae. RIC 670 (Rare). Near VF, green patina. Rare. (200)

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771. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS. 193-211 AD. JE Sestertius (27.57 gm). Circa 210 AD. L SEPT SEVE RVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right / VICTORI AE BRITTANNICAE SC, two Victories placing shield on palm tree, bound captive at base. RIC IV pL 1,818. Good VF, dark brown patina. Rare andpopular. (1750)

772. JULIA DOMNA, wife of Septimius Severus. AR Denarius (3.53 gm). IVLIA AVGVSTA draped bust right / FECVNDITAS, Terra reclining under tree, with globe and Four Seasons. RSC 35; RIC IV pt.l, 549(Seven1s). Toned VF. (400)

773. JULIA DOMNA, wife of Septimius Severus. AR Denarius (3.43 gm). IVLIA AVGVSTA, draped bust right / IVNO, Juno standing left, holding patera and staff; peacock at feet RSC 82; RIC IV pL 1,559(Severus). Choice EF. (150) 769. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS. 193-211 AD. JE Sestertius (26.71 gm). 195 AD. L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP V, laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from back / PART ARAB PART ADIAB COS II PP S C, two bound captives seated back to back by trophy. RIC ΙΠ pt 1,690b. Brown VF, slight roughness, evidence of double-striking reverse. Rare. (600)

774. JULIA DOMNA, wife of Septimius Severus. AR Denarius (3.15 gm). IVLIA AVGVSTA, draped bust right / MATER AVGG, lulia as Cybcle in quadriga drawn by lions. RSC 117; RIC IV pL 1,562(Severus). VF. (125)

770. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS. 193-211 AD. JE Sestertius (22.94 gm). L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / ADVENTVI AVG [FEUCISSIMO] SC, Severus on horse right, holding up right hand, preceded by soldier. RIC 719 (Rare). Fine, brown patina. Rare. (200)

775. JULIA DOMNA, wife of Septimius Severus. AR Denarius (3.14 gm). Laodicea. IVLIA AVGVSTA, draped bust right; crescent on neck / CONCORDIA Concord seated left, holding patera and comucopiae. RSC 21 ; RIC IV pu 1,637(Severus). Toned good VF. (75)

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776. JULIA DOMNA, wife of Septimius Severus. AR Denarius (3.25 gm). Laodicea. IVLIA AVGVSTA, draped bust right; crescent on neck / VESTAE SANCTAE, Vesta standing left, holding patera and sceptre. RSC 246; RIC IV pLl, 648(Severus). Good VF. (100)

777. JULIA DOMNA, wife of Septimius Severus. AR Denarius (2.79 gm). IVLIA PIA FEUX AVG, draped bust right / LVNA LVCIFERA, Luna driving biga left. RSC 105; RIC IV pt. 1, 379c (Caracalla). Toned EE (250)

778. JULIA DOMNA, wife of Septimius Severus. AR Denarius (3.19 gm). IV U A PIA FELIX AVG, draped bust right / PVDICITIA, Pudicitia seated left, head facing. RIC (Caracalla) 385; RSC 172a. Fully lustrous mint state. (400)

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782. JULIA DOMNA, wife of Septimius Severus. JE Sestertius (23.62 gm). IVLIA AVGVSTA, draped bustright/ MATRICASTRORVM, Julia sacrificing over altar, three standards to left RIC IV pt. 1,860(R2) (Severus). VF, brown patina. (200)

783. CARACALLA. 198-217 AD. AR Denarius (2.89 gm). Struck 199-200 AD. ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS, laureate and cuirassed bust right / SEVERIΡΠ AVG FIL, Caracalla standing left, holding Victory, captive at feet. RIC 45. Toned good VF. (300) A handsome and unusual aureus-style bust.

784. CARACALLA. 198-217 AD. AR Denarius (2.87 gm). 202 AD. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, bare-headed and draped bust right / PART MAX PONTR Ρ V COS, two mourning captives seated at base of trophy. RSC 179a; RIC IVpLl, 65.Toned VF. (75)

779. JULIA DOMNA, wife ofSeptimius Severus. AR Antoninianus (5.32 gm). IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG, diademed and draped bust right, on crescent / LVNA LVCIFERA, Luna driving biga left. RSC 106; RIC IV pt. 1,379a (Caracalla). Toned good VF. (300) 785. CARACALLA. 198-217 AD. JE Sestertius (24.19). M AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT, laureate, draped and cuirassed bustright / PM TRP XVI IMP Π [COS] ΠΠ PP SC, Caracalla, crowned by Victory, in quadriga, right. RIC 499(b) (Rarity 2). Good Fine, brown patina. Very rare. (150) 780. JULIA DOMNA, wife ofSeptimius Severus. AR Antoninianus (5.04 gm). IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG, diademed and draped bust right, on crescent / VENVS GENETRIX, Venus seated left, holding sceptre. RSC 211 ; RIC IV pt. 1,388a (Caracalla). Toned good VF. (100)

781. JULIA DOMNA, wife ofSeptimius Severus. AR Antoninianus (5.51 gm). IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG, diademed and draped bust right, on crescent / VENVS GENETRIX, Venus seated left, holding sceptre. RSC 211; RIC IV pt. 1,388a (Caracalla). Toned good VF. (100)

786. GETA. 209-212 AD. JE Sestertius (27.51 gm). Struck 209-210 AD. IMP CAES SEPT GETA PIVS AVG, laureate bust right with drapery on left shoulder / CONCORDIAE AVGG SC. Caracalla and Gela, in military dress, claspingrighthands over altar and holding spears, each crowned by Victory. RIC 165 (Rarity 2). Near EF. Very rare. (4000)

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787. MACRINUS. 217-218 AD. AR Denarius (3.18 gm). IMP C M OPEL SEV M ACRINVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bustright/ FIDES PVBUCA, Fides standing left, holding standards. RIC 70; RSC 31. Lustrous choice EF. (400) 792. AQUILLA SEVERA, wife of Elagabalus. JE Sestertius (22.14 gm). IVLIA AQUILIA SEVERA AVG, diademed and draped bust right / CONCORDIA SC, Concordia standing left, holding patera and double comucopiae, star on right RIC (Elagabalus) 390 (Rarity 2). Fine, brown patina. Very rare. (400)

788. MACRINUS. 217-218 AD. JE Sestertius (23.58 gm). IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / PONTIF MAX TRP COS PP SC, Fides standing right holding standards. RIC 141. VF, green patina. Rare. (600)

789. ELAGABALUS. 218-222 AD. AR Antoninianus (4.79 gm). IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG, radiate, draped and curassed bust right / MARS VLTOR, nude Mars walking right carrying spear and trophy. RSC 113; RICFVpt2,122. Good VF. (100)

793. JULIA SOAEMIAS, mother of Elagabalus. JE Sestertius (18.49 gm). IVLLA SOAEMIAS AVG, diademed and draped bust right / VENVS CAELESTIS SC, Venus seated left, holding apple and sceptre, child at feet. RIC 406 (Rare). VF+, green patina. Rare. (1500)

794. SEVERUS ALEXANDER. 222-235 AD. AR Denarius (2.97 gm). Struck 222 AD. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bustright/ PM TRP COS PP, Jupiter standing left RIC 5d; RSC 204a. Toned choice EF. (150)

790. JULIA PAULA, wife of Elagabalus. JE Sestertius (20.82 gm). [IVU]A PAVLA AVG, diademed and draped bust right/CONCORDIA SC, Concordia seated left holding patera and triple comucopiae. RIC 383 (Rarity 2). Fine+, brown patina. Very rare. (500).

791. AQUILIA SEVERA, wife of Elagabalus. JE Sestertius (22.11 gm). IVLIA AQVILIA SEVERA AVG, diademed and draped bust right/ CONCORDIA SC, Concordia standing left holding patera and double comucopiae, altar below, star inrightfield.RIC (Elagabalus) 390 (Rarity 2). VF, brown patina. Very rare. (750)

795. ORBIANA, wife of Severus Alexander. JE Sestertius (1934 gm). Struck 225 AD or shortly thereafter. SALL ΒARBIA ORBIANA AVG, diademed and draped bust right / CONCORDIA AVGVSTORVM SC, Concordia seated left. RIC (Severus Alexander) 655 (Rare). VF/Fine, brown patina. Rare. (450) 90

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800. PAULINA, wife of Maximinus L JE Sestertius (18.65 gm). DIVA PAVLINA, veiled and draped bust right / CONSECRATIO SC, Paulina on peacock, ascending to heaven. RIC 3 (Rare). VF, brown patina. Very rare. (750)

796. ORBIANA, wife of Severus Alexander. JE Sestertius (21.40 gm). Struck 225 AD or shortly thereafter. S ALL BARBIA ORBIANA AVG, diademed and draped bust right / CONCORDIA AVGVSTORVM SC, Severus Alexander standingright,clasping hands with Orbiana standing left. RIC 657 (Rare). Fine+, green patina. Rare. (350) This and the previous coin represent the only two sestertius types issued in the name of Orbiana. Both reverse types reflect the short-lived hopes for the success of her marriage with Severus Alexander in 225 AD.

801. PAULINA, wife of Maximinus I. JE Sestertius (17.29 gm). DIVA PAVLINA, veiled and draped bust right / CONSECRATIO SC, Paulina on peacock, ascending to heaven. RIC 3 (Rare). Fine, green patina. Rare. (400)

797. JULIA MAMAEA, mother of Severus Alexander. JE Sestertius (20.14 gm). IVLIA MAMA EA AVGVSTVA diademed and draped bust right / FELICITAS PVBLICA Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and leaning on short column. RIC IV pt2,676( Alexander). Near VF, brown patina. (100)

798. MAXIMINUS L 235-238 AD. AR Denarius (2.99 gm). Struck 235-236 AD. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Maximinus right / VICTORIA AVG, Victory right. RIC 16; RSC 99. Choice EF, with an interesting early portrait of Maximinus.

802. MAXIMUS, As Caesar. 235-238 AD. JE Sestertius (20.66 gm). Struck 236-238 AD. M AXIMVS CAES GERM, draped bust right / PI ETAS AVG SC, Priestly emblems. RIC 11. VF, greenish-brown patina. (200)

799. MAXIMINUS 1.235-238 AD. JE Sestertius (22.82 gm). Struck 236-238 AD. MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM, laureate, draped and cuirassed bustright/ PAX AVGVSTI SC, Pax standing left, holding branch and sceptre. RIC 81. VF+, brown patina. (150)

803. MAXIMUS, As Caesar. 235-238 AD. JE Sestertius (20.05 gm). Struck late 236-237 AD. MAXIMVS CAES GERM, draped bust right / PRINCIPIIVVENTVTIS SC, Maximus in military attire standing left, holding wand and short sceptre, two standards on right. RIC 13. VF+, brown patina. (500)

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804. BALBINUS. 238 AD. JE Sestertius (18.41 gm). IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / PROVIDENTIA DEORVM SC, Providentia standing left, holding wand over globe and comucopiae. RIC 19. Near VF, brown patina. (300)

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809. GORDIAN ΠΙ. 238-244 AD. AR Antoninianus (4.24 gm). 241243 AD. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate and draped bust right / PM TR Ρ V COS Π PP, Gordian, in military uniform, standing right, holding spear and globe. RSC 266; RIC IV pt.3,93. Good VF. (50)

805. BALBINUS. 238 AD. JE Sestertius (22.80 gm). IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bustright/ CONCORDIA AVGG SC, Concordia seated left. RIC 22. Near VF.(450)

806. PUPIENUS. 238 AD. JE Sestertius (18.54 gm). IMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bustright/ PROVIDENTIA DEORVM SC, Providentia standing left, holding wand over globe and comucopiae. RIC 17. Near VF, brown patina, good portrait. (250)

810. GORDIAN ΠΙ. 238-244 AD. AR Antoninianus (4.12 gm). Antiochmint. Struck 242-244 AD. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right / ORIENS AVG, Sol standing left RIC 213; RSC 167. FDC. (200)

807. PUPIENUS. 238 AD. JE Sestertius (17.83 gm). IMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / VICTORLA AVGG SC, Victory standing facing, head left, holding wreath and palm. RIC 23(a). Near VF, brown patina. (400)

808. GORDIAN ΠΙ. 238-244 AD. AR Antoninianus (4.50 gm). 241243 AD. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, radiate and draped bust right / ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated left on shield, holding Victory and spear. RSC 312; RIC IV pt.3,38. Good VF. (75)

811. PHILIP 1.244-249 AD. AR Antoninianus (3.97 gm). 246 AD. IMP MIVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate and draped bustright/ PM TR Ρ ΠΙ COS PP, Felicitas standing left, holding long caduceus and comucopiae. RSC 124; RIC IV pt.3,3. EF. (75)

812. PHILIP 1.244-249 AD. AR Antoninianus (4.42 gm). Millenium of Rome. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / SAECVLARES AVGG, stag to right; U in exergue. RSC 182; RIC IV pL 3,19. Near EF. (75) 92

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818. ΟΤΛCILIA SEVERA, wife of Philip I. JE Sestertius (19.71 gm). MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG, diademed and draped bust right / CONCORDIA AVGG SC, Concordia seated left, holding patera and double comucopiae. RIC 203. VF+, brown patina. (250)

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819. OTACILIA SEVERA, wife of Philip I. JE Sestertius (1937 gm). MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG, diademed and draped bust right / CONCORDIA AVGG S C, Concordia seated left, holding patera and double comucopiae. RIC IV pL 3,203a. Good VF, dark green-brown patina, reverse slightly double-struck. (125)

815. PHILIP 1.244-249 AD. AR Antoninianus (3.98 gm). Millenium of Rome. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / AETERNITAS AVGG, driver goading elephant left. RSC 17; RIC IV pt 3,58. NearEF. (75)

820. TRAJAN DECIUS. 249-251 AD. AR Antoninianus (4.82 gm). IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, radiate and draped bust right / VBERITAS AVG, Uberitas standing left, holding pileus and comucopiae. RSC 105; RIC IV pt3,28. Near EF, good portrait (75)

816. PHILIP 1.244-249 AD. JE Sestertius (19.14 gm). Struck 248 AD. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / SAECVLARES AVGG SC, lion walking right. RIC 158. Near VF. (150)

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821. HERENNIUS ETRUSCUS, As Caesar. 250-251 AD. JE Sestertius (16.39 gm). Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C, draped bust right / PRINCIPIIVVENTVTIS SC, Herennius standing left holding wand and spear. RIC 171(a) (Rare). VF, green patina with reddish areas, fields lightly smoothed. Rare. (150)

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822. VOLUSIAN. 251-253 AD. JE Sestertius (14.45 gm). IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right /CONCORDIA AVGG SC, Concordia standing left. RIC 249a. Near EF, green patina. Rare. (250) 93

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823. VALERIAN. 253-260 AD. JE Sestertius (20.08 gm). IMP C Ρ U C VALERIANVS AVG, laureate and draped bust right / VICTORIA AVGG SC, Victoria standing left, holding wreath and palm. RIC 177. VF, brown patina. (150)

827. D RYANTILL A, wife of Regalianus. Circa 260 AD. AR Antoninianus (336 gm). Camuntum mint S[VL]P DR[YANTILLA A] VG, diademed and draped bust right, crescent behind shoulders / IVNON1 REG[INA], Juno standing left, holding patera and sceptre. RIC V p t 2, p. 588,2 variety (Juno holding 'uncertain object and double comucopiae'); G. Dembski, 'Nachträge zu Robert Göhls Monographie "Regalianus und Dryantilla"‫י‬, ΝΖ 1977, 179, 575. VF, overstruck over denarius of Maximinus Thrax. Extremely rare. (7500)

824. GALLIENUS. 253-268 AD. Billon Antoninianus (3.75 gm). IMP GALLIENVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right / VICTORIA GERMAN, emperor standing left, holding globe and sceptre, receiving wreath from Victory standing right. RIC V pt 1,452. VF, scarce type. (75)

825. SALONINA, wife of Gallienus. Billon Antoninianus (2.72 gm). CORN S ALONINA AVG, diademed and draped bust right on crescent/ IVNO(NI CONS) AVG, stag walking left; A in exergue. RSC 70a; RIC V pt 1,16. VF, green patina, encrustation. (65) 828. POSTUMUS. 259-268 AD. JE Sestertius (16.25). Lugdunum mint IMP C POSTVMVS PIVS FE AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / FIDES MILiTVM, Fides standing left holding two standards. Cf. RIC 128 (F instead of FE in obverse legend). VF, brown patina. (400) This obverse legend variety is apparently unpublished.

826. SALONINA, wife of Gallienus. JE Sestertius (22.53 gm). Struck during sole reign of Gallienus. CORNELIA SAL[ON]INA AVG, diademed and draped bust right / PVDIC1T1A SC, Pudicitia seated left raising veil and holding sceptre. RIC 46. Fine, mottled green patina, fields lightly smoothed. (150)

829. VICTORINL'S. 268-270 AD. Antoninianus (3.32 gm). IMP C PIAV VICTORINVS Ρ F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right/ FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing left, holding standards. RIC 109. EF. (80)

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830. AURELIAN. 270-275 AD. Antoninianus (4.86 gm). Mediolanum. AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right / ORIENS AVG, Q in exergue, Sol standing left with captive. RIC 135(F). EF. (100)

831. AURELIAN & SEVERINA JE Sestertius (13.08 gm). Struck after 273/274 AD. IMP AVRELIANV S AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust of Aurelian right / SEVERINA AVG, diademed and draped bust of Severina right on crescent. RIC 1. VF, fields lightly smoothed. Rrare. (600)

832. SEVERINA, wife of Aurelian. Antoninianus (3.67 gm). Rome. SEVERINA AVG, diademed and draped bust right, on crescent / CONCORDLA AVGG, Severina and Aurelian clasping hands; TXXIR in exergue. RIC V pL 1,3. Choice EF, full silvering. (200)

833. SEVERINA, wife of Aurelian. Antoninianus (4.37 gm). Siscia. SEVERINAE AVG, diademed and draped bust right on crescent / CONCORDIAE MÏÏ.TTVM V/XXI, Concordia standing left, holding standards. RIC Vpt. 1,13. EF. (150)

834. SEVERINA, wife of Aurelian. JE As (7.67 gm). Rome. SEVERINA AVG, diademed and draped bust right/ IVNO REGINA Juno standing left, peacock at foot, S in exergue. RIC 7. VF. (150)

835. TACITUS. 275-276 AD. Antoninianus (3.72 gm). Ticinum. IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right / LAETITIA AVG, Laetitia standing left, VI in exergue. RIC VpL 1,143. Choice EF. (100)

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836. PROBUS. 276-282 AD. Antoninianus (4.05 gm). Rome. IMP PROBVS PF AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right/AD VENTVS AVG, Emperor on horseback, captive below, R/thunderbolt/Z in exergue. RIC V pL 2,155. EF. (100)

837. CARUS. 282-283 AD. Antoninianus (3.91 gm). Rome. IMP C ARVS P F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bustrightwith drapery on shoulder /IOVIVICTORI, Jupiter standing left, KAB in exergue. RIC 39. EF. (100)

838. NUMERI AN. 283-284 AD. Antoninianus (4.41 gm). Rome. IMP NVMERIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / IOVI VICTORI, Jupiter standing left, KAB in exergue. RIC 410. EF. (100)

839. CARINUS, As Caesar. 282-283 AD. Antoninianus (4.41 gm). Siscia. M AVRCARINVS NOB CAES, radiate and cuirassed bust right/ PRINCIPIIVVENT, Prince with standards; */ΧΧΓΓ. RIC 198. EF. (100)

840. DIOCLETIAN. 284-305 AD. AR Argenteus (3.43 gm). Rome. Struck circa 294 AD. DIOCLETIANVS AVG, laureate head right/VICTORIA S ARMAT, Tetrarchs sacrificing before gate of six-turreted enclosure. RIC 19a (Rarity 3). Choice EF. Rare. (850)

841. DIOCLETIAN. 284-305 AD. Antoninianus (3.71 gm). Cyzicus. IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / CONCORDIA MHJTVM, Emperor and Jupiter holding Victory; Γ/ΧΧΙ·. RIC 306. EF. (100)

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842. DIOCLETIAN. 284-305 AD. JE Follis (9.00 gm). Aquileia Struck 296 AD. IMP DIOCLETIANVS Ρ F AVG, laureate head right / GENIO POPVLI ROM ANL Genius standing left over altar, AQS. RIC VI 23a. EF, with much original silvering. (200)

847. CONSTANTINE I. 307-337 AD. JE Follis (3.65 gm). Thessalonica 319 AD. CONSTANTINVS AVG, laureate, cuirassed bust right / VIRT EXERC, Sol standing left above cross pattern (camp plan). RIC VÏÏ pg. 507,66(R5). VF, brown patina Extremely Rare. (400)

843. MAXIMIANUS. 286-305 AD. AR Argenteus (3.18 gm). Nicomedia. Struck circa 295-296. MAXIMIANVS AVG, laureate head right / VICTORI AE S ARM ATIC AE, four-turreted camp gate, open, with doors thrown back, star above gate; SMNr. RIC 25b (Rarity 3). Toned near EF. Rare. (850)

848. CONSTANTINE I. 307-337 AD. JE Follis (2.89 gm). Thessalonica 320 AD. CONSTAN TNVS AVG, laureate head right / DN CONSTANTIN! MAX AVG, VOT XX in wreath; TSTVI. RIC VII pg. 510,101. Choice EF, brown patina (50)

849. CONSTANTINE 1.307-337 AD. JE Follis (3.05 gm). Siscia 320321 AD. CONSTANTINVS AVG, laureate head right/DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG, VOT XX in wreath; BSIS*. RIC VC pg. 444,159. EF, smooth jade green patina (75) 844. MAXIMIANUS. 306-307 AD. JE Follis (10.77 gm). Aquileia. IMP C MAXIMIANVS Ρ F AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear over right shoulder / FIDES MHJTVM AVGG ET CAESS NN, Fides standing left, holding standards; AQP. RIC 77a. Choice EF. (300) 850. CONSTANTINE 1.307-337 AD. JE Follis (2.87 gm). Lyons. Struck 321 AD. CONSTANTINVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right with drapery on left should«· / BEATA TRANQ VIL UTAS, VOTIS XX on altar; CR/PLC. RIC Vil 129 (Rarity 4). Choice EF. (100)

845. MAXENTIUS. 308-310 AD. JE Follis (5.85 gm). Rome. IMP C MAXENTTVS Ρ F AVG, laureate head right / CONSERV VRB SVAE, Roma in hexastyle temple; RBQ. RIC 210. EF. (125) 851. CONSTANTINE 1.307-337 AD. JE Follis (3.33 gm). London. Struck 323-324 AD. CONSTANTINVS AG, laureate head right / SARΜΑΤΙΑ DEVICTA, Victory right with captive; PLONa RIC 290. Superb EF. (125)

846. CONSTANTINE 1.307-337 AD. JE Follis (3.48 gm). Trier. Struck 319 AD. IMP CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust right with drapery on left shoulder / VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, two Victories holding shield inscribed VOT Ρ R over altar; STR. RIC Vn 213. Choice EF. (100)

852. CONSTANTINE 1.307-337 AD. JE Follis (3.40 gm). Lyons. Struck 323-324 AD. CONSTANTINVS AVG, laureate head right/ S ARΜΑΠΑ DEVICTA, Victory right with captive; C/‫׳‬PLCu. RIC VII222 (Rare). Superb EF. (100)

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853. CONSTANTINE 1.307-337 AD. JE Follis (2.52 gm). Arles. 326327 AD. CONSTAN TTNVS AVG, laureate head right / VIRTVS AVGG, camp gate with open doors. RIC VII pg. 267, 304. Superb EF, smooth brown patina. (75)

859. HELENA, mother of Constantine. JE Follis (123 gm). Ticinum. 326 AD. FL HELENA AVGVSTA, diademed and draped bust right / SECVRTTAS REIPVBUCE, Securitas standing left, holding branch; PuT. (75) LRBC 487; RIC VÏÏ pg. 387,202. Near EF, brown patina.

854. CONSTANTINE L 307-337 AD. JE Follis (2.17 gm). Siscia. 334335 AD. CONSTAN TINOPOLI, helmeted bust of Constantinopolis left holding sceptre / Victory standing left on prow, holding spear and shield; °BSIS°. LRBC 751; RIC VII pg. 456,241. EF, brown patina. (50)

860. HELENA, mother of Constantine. JE Follis (3.21 gm). Antioch. 326 AD. FL HELENA AVGVSTA, diademed and draped bust right / SECVRITAS REIPVBLICE, Securitas standing left holding branch; SMANTZ. LRBC 1341 ; RIC VB pg. 689,67(R4). Near EF, brown patina. (100)

855. CONSTANTINE 1.307-337 AD. JE Follis (2.40 gm).Aquilea. 335-336 AD. VRBS ROMA, helmeted bust of Roma left / Wolf and Twins; F/AQP. LRBC 667; RIC VU pg. 409,136. EF, brown patina. (50)

861. HELENA, mother of Constantine. JE Follis (3.19 gm). Trier. 327-328 AD. FL HELENA AVGVSTA, diademed and draped bust right/ SECVRITAS REIPVBLICE, Securitas standing left holding branch; PTRE. LRBC 41 ; RIC VÜ pg. 212,508. EF, brown patina. (125)

856. CONSTANTINE L 307-337 AD. JE Follis (1.35 gm). Antioch. 337-341 AD. Consecration issue. DV CONSTANT! NVS PT AVGG, veiled head right / Constantine in quadriga, reaching up to hand of God; SMANI. LRBC 1374; RIC V m pg. 515, 39. EF, brown patina.Nice for these. (50) 862. HELENA, mother of Constantine L JE Follis (3.50 gm). Antioch. Struck 327-329 AD. FL HELENA AVGVSTA, Diademed and draped bust right/ SECVRITAS REIPVBUCAE, Securitas standing left; ·SMANTB. RIC VH 82 (Rarity 2). Choice EF. (200)

857. Clay Coin Mold. Constantine I. Circa 315 AD. Obverse impression; IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS AVG, laureate head right / Reverse impression: GENIO AVGVSTI, Genius standing left holding bust of Serapis and comucopiae; Ν S branch / ALE. Obverse used after 315 AD/reverse cf. RIC VI, 157. Gray clay, edge chip. (100) Found in great quantities in Egypt, these molds were either used in an extensive counterfeiting process, or else were used themselves as tesserae, or tokens.

863. CRISPUS Caesar. 317-326 AD. JE Follis (1.83 gm). Antioch. 324-325 AD. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left; anepigraphic / CRISPVS CAESAR, star above; SMANTB. RIC VII53 (unlisted officina - see footnote p.686). Near VF, dark green patina with some reddish-brown verdigris. Rare. (100)

864. DELMATIUS, As Caesar. 335-337 AD. JE FoUis (1.92 gm). Cyzicus. C LIVL DELMATTVS NOB C, laureate and cuirassed bust right with drapery on left shoulder / GLORIA EXERCITVS, standard between 2 soldiers; SMKA. RIC VÜ145. Good VF. (100)

858. FAUSTA, wife of Constantine. JE Follis (2.71 gm). Trier. 326 AD. FLA MAX FAVSTA AVG, draped bust right / SPES REIPVBLICAE, Spes standing facing, holding two children; PTRu. LRBC 26; RIC VC 484. Choice EF, glossy black patina. (150) 97

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865. CONSTANTINE Π, As Caesar. 317-337 AD. JE Follis (3.32 gm). London. Struck 322-323 AD. CONSTANTINVSIVN Ν C, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust left / Β EAT TRANQLITAS, VOTIS XX on altar; FB/PLON. RIC 255. Choice EF, with much original silver.

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870. MAGNENTIUS. 350-353 AD. JE Double Centenionalis (7.62 gm). Amiens. DN MAGNENTIVS PF AVG, draped and cuirassed bust right / SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES, Chi-Rho flanked by A and W, AMB in exergue. RIC 34. VF, green patina. (350)

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866. CONSTANTIUSn. 337-361 AD. JE Follis (1.45 gm). Antioch. 341-346 AD. DN CONSTAN TIVS PF AVG, diademed head right (pearl diadem) / VOT XX MVLT XXX in wreath; SMANZ (Z reversed). LRBC 1398; RIC VHI pg. 521,113. Choice EF, brown patina. (50)

871. VETRANIO. 350 AD. JE Centionalis (5.00 gm). Siscia. DN VETRANIO PF AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, A and * in field/CONCORDIA M1LITVM, Emperor standing left, holding two standards with Chi-Rho, A to left, ·TSIS· in exergue. RIC VBI285; LRBC 1172. EF, brown patina. (500)

867. CONSTANTIUS Π. 337-361 AD. JE Centenionalis (6.13 gm). Alexandria. Struck 348-350 AD. DN CONSTANTTVS PF AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right/FEL TEMP REPARATTO, soldier spearing fallen horseman, ALEA in exergue. RIC 44. Superb EF, brown patina. (250)

872. JULIAN Π, as Caesar. 355-361 AD. AV Solidus (4.40 gm). Antioch. DN IVLIANV S NOB CAES, bare-headed and draped bust right /GLORIA REIPVBLICAE, Roma and Constantinopolis seated, holding wreath with star between them; SMANI. RIC VIII pg. 524,166 (R4) (unlisted officina). Good VF, slight flan crinkling, small dings in fields. Rare. (500)

868. CONSTANTTUS Π. 337-361 AD. JE Medallion (8.18 gm). Rome. DN CONSTANTTVS PF AVG, diademed and draped bust right / ΜΟΝΕTA AVG, the three Monetae standing left, each holding scales and cornucopiae; R. RIC VÏÏI pg. 297,457 (R4). Fair, black and brown patina. Rare. 873. JULIAN Π, as Caesar. 355-360 AD. AR Siliqua (2.12 gm). Arles. DN IVLLANVS NOB CAES, draped and cuirassed bust right / VOTIS V MVLTIS X in wreath; TCON. RIC 264; RSC 154b. EF. (200)

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869. MAGNENTIUS. 350-353 AD. AR Miliarem« (4.61 gm). Trier. Second series. February-May 350 AD. IM CAE MAGN ENTIVS AVG, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS AVG NOSTRI, Magnentius in military uniform left, holding globe and sceptre, kneeling prisoner at feet; TR. Bastien 19. The fourth known specimen and the finest known. Superb EF. Extremely Rare. (7500) 98

874. JULIAN Π. 361-363 AD. JE 28mm (8.68 gm). Cyzicus. DN FL CL IVL IANVS PF AVG, diademed and draped bustright/ SEC VRITAS REIPVB, bull standing right; CV2T. LRBC 2511; RIX VHIpg. 500,127. Near VF, black patina. (100)

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875. VALENTINIAN I. 364-375 AD. AV Solidus (4.11 gm). Constantinople. 367-375 AD. DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG, diademed and draped bustright(rosette diadem) / RESTTTVTOR REPVBLICAE, emperor standing facingright,holding labarum and Victory on globe; *CONS wreath. RIC IX pg. 217,25a. VF,fromjewelery. (250)

881. GRATIAN. 367-383 AD. AV Solidus (4.45 gm). Trier. 367-375 AD. DN GRATTANVS PF AVG, diademed and draped bust right (rosette diadem) / VICTOR IA AVGG, two emperors seated, holding globe between them. Victory with spread wings behind; TROBT. RIC IX pg. 17, 17g.5. Good VF, small reverse punch mark. (400)

AV 876. VALENTINIAN 1.364-375 AD. AR Siliqua (1.99 gm). Antioch. 364-367 AD. DN VALENTINI ANVS PF AVG, diademed and draped bust right (pearl diadem) / RES l i l V TOR REIP, emperor standing facing right, holding labarum with Christogram and Victory; ANT. RSC 18190; RIC IX pg. 273,7a. Good VF. (125)

882. VALENTINIAN Π. 375-392 AD. AV Solidus (4.43 gm). Mediolanum. DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG, diademed and draped bustright(pearl diadem) / VICTOR IA AVGG, two emperors seated, holding globe between them, Victory with spread wings behind; M D/COM. RIC IX 8a, 20a. Good VF, slight scrape reverse. (400)

883. VALENTINIAN Π. 375-392 AD. JE 13mm (1.33 gm). Antioch. 877. VALENS. 364-378 AD. AV Solidus (4.36 gm). Antioch. 364-367 383-392 AD. DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG, diademed and draped AD. DN VALENS PER F AVG, diademed and draped bust right (pearl bust right (pearl diadem) / VOT XX MVLT XXX in wreath; ANTA LRBC diadem) / RESTTTVTOR REPVBLICAE, emperor standing facing right, 2730. VF, black patina. Nice for these. (75) holding labarum with + and Victory on globe; + / *ANTH*. RIC DC pg. 272,2d (type xxxvii, with unlisted officina). VF, light scratches, die break on head. . 3 0 0 )^‫&·־״‬ . . - * ® ‫) ־ ־‬

878. VALENS. 364-378 AD. AR Heavy Siliqua/ Argenteus (3.06 gm). Constantinople. 364-367 AD. DN VALENS PF AVG, diademed and draped bust right / VOT V in wreath; CONSE. RSC 87b; RIC IX pg. 211.1 ld (unlisted officina). VF, light porosity. ( 100)

884. THEODOSIUS 1.379-395 AD. AV Solidus (4.40 gm). Trier. 388392 AD. DN THEODO SIVS PF AVG, diademed and draped bust right/ VICTORIA AVGGG, Theodosius and Valentinian Π enthroned, winged Victory and palm between; Τ R/COMOB. RIC IX; pg. 30,90b. VF, light graffiti. (400)

879. VALENS. 364-378 AD. AR Siliqua (2.16 gm). Antioch. 367-375 AD. DN VALENS PF AVG, diademed and draped bust right (pearl diadem) / VOT X MVLT XX in wreath; ANT. RSC 96e; RIC Di pg. 280, 34b.l. Choice toned EF, die break on cheek. (150)

885. MAGNUS MAXIMUS. 383-388 AD. AR Siliqua (1.68 gm). Trier. DN MAG MAX IM VS PF AVG, diademed and draped bust right / VIRTVS RO MANORVM, Roma enthroned left; TRPS. RSC 20a; RIC IX pg. 29,84b. Good VF. (150)

880. PROCO PIUS. 365-366 AD. /E3 (3.18 gm). Constantinople. DN PROCOPIVS PF AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left / REPARATIO FELTEMP, Emperor standing facing, headright,holding labarum, Chi-Rho infield,CONST- in exergue. RIC 17(a). VF. (250)

886. MAGNUS MAXIMUS. 383-388 AD. AR Siliqua (1.69 gm). Trier mint. D Ν MAG MAXIMVS P F AVG, diademed and draped bust right / VIRTVS ROMANORVM, Roma seated left; TRPS. RIC 84b. EF. (200) 99

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887. MAGNUS MAXIMUS. 383-388 AD. JE 15mm (1.17 gm). Aquileia. DN MAG MAXIMVS PF AVG, diademed and draped bust right / SPES ROMANORVM, camp gate with turrets; */SMAQP. LRBC 1103; RIX Κ pg. 105,55A.2. Near VF, emerald green patina. Good portrait. (100)

888. FLAVTUS VICTOR. 387-388 AD. JE 12mm (0.88 gm). Aquileia. DN FL VIC T(OR PF AVG), diademed draped bust right / (SPES RO) MA NORVM, camp gate with turrets; */(SM)AQ. LRBC 1102; RIX Κ pg. 105,55b3 (R3). Brown Fine, chipped. Good portrait. (100)

889. EUGENIUS. 392-394 AD. AR Siliqua (2.01 gm). Lugdunum. DN EVGENIVS PF AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VRBS ROMA Roma seated left, LVGPS inexergue. RIC 46 (Rare). Toned field. (150) VF, light scratch in obverse

890. ARCADIUS. 383408 AD. AV Solidus (4.47 gm). Constantinople. 383-388 AD. DN ARCADI VS PF AVG, diademed and draped bust right (rosette diadem) / CONCORDIA AVGGZ, Constantinopolis enthroned, holding sceptre and shield inscribed VOT V MVLTX; CONOB. RIC IX pg. 231,70c3. VF, several small scrapes. (300)

891. ARCADIUS. 383408 AD. AR Siliqua(1.94 gm).Trier. 392-395 AD. DN ARC API VS PF AVG, diademed and draped bustright/ VIRTVS RO M ANORVM, Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory and spear; TRPS. RSC 27e; RIC IX pg. 33,106c. Choice toned EF. (150)

892. ARCADIUS. 383-408 AD. JE 15mm (1.87 gm). Antioch. 400408 AD. (DN AR)C ADI VS PF AVG, helmeted (with diadem) facing bust holding spear and shield decorated with cross / CON(CORDI) A AVGG, Constantinopolis enthroned facing right holding spear and Victory; ΑΝΤΓ. LRBC 2797var (diademed helmet). VF, black patina. (100)

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893. ARCADIUS. 383408 AD. JE 12mm (1.98 gm). Antioch. 402408 AD. DN ARCADI VS PF AVG, diademed and draped bust right (rosette diadem); * to left / GLORI (A ROM AN)ORVM, Arcadius, Theodosius Π and Honorius standing facing, each holding spear, ANTB. LRBC 2801var. (rosette diadem). VF, black patina. Nice for these.

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895. HONORIUS. 393423 AD. AV Solidus (4.42 gm). Ravenna.402408 AD. DN HONORI VS PF AVG, diademed and draped bust right / VICTORIA AVGGG, Emperor standing right holding labarum and Victory, foot on bound captive; R V/COMOB. Hunter V, pg. 439,17. Good VF. (400)

896. HONORIUS. 393423 AD. AV Solidus (4.41 gm). Ravenna. 402408 AD. DN HONORI VS PF AVG, diademed and draped bust right (pearl diadem) / VICTORI A AVGGG, emperor standing right holding labarum and Victory, trampling captive; R V/COMOB. Hunter V p. 439,17. VF. (350)

897. HONORIUS. 393423 AD. AV Solidus (436 gm). Ravenna. 402408 AD. DN HONORI VS PF AVG, diademed draped bust right (pearl diadem) / VICTORI A AVGGG, emperor standing right holding labarum and Victory, trampling captive; R V/COMOB. Hunter V p. 439,17. VF.

898. HONORIUS. 393423 AD. AV Solidus (4.34 gm). Ravenna. 402408 AD. DN HONORI VS PF AVG, diademed and draped bustright(pearl diadem) / VICTORI A AVGGG, emperor standing right holding labarum and Victory, trampling captive; R V/COMOB. Hunter V p. 439,17. VF. (350)

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899. HONORIUS. 393423 AD. AV Solidus (4.48 gm). Constantinople. 395408 AD. DN HONORIVS PF AVG, helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding spear and shield / CONCORDI A AVGGS, Constantinopolis enthroned, holding sceptre and Victory; CONOB. Cf. Hunter V p. 441, 29. Good VF. (400)

905. THEODOSIUS Π. 4 0 2 4 5 0 AD. AV Solidus (4.38 gm). Constantinople. Circa 425426 AD. DN THEODOSIVS PF AVG, helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding spear and shield / SALVS REI PVBLJCAE A, Theodosius Π and Valentinian ΠΙ enthroned; * /CONOB. Carson, PCR, 1596. VF, graffiti. (200)

900. HONORIUS. 393423 AD. AR Siliqua (1.08 gm). Mediolanum. DN HONORI VS PF AVG, diademed and draped bust right / VIRTVS RO MANORVM, Roma seated left en cuirass, holding Victory and spear, M DPS. RSC 59b. Good VF, ragged edge. (125)

906. THEODOSIUS Π. 402450 AD. AV Solidus (436 gm). Travelling mint? 443450 AD. DN THEODOSIVS PF AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shield / IMP ΧΧΧΧΠ COS XVII PP, Constantinopolis seated left, holding globus cruciger and sceptre, prow and shield at feet; * /COMOB. Carson, PCR m, 1605. EF. (450)

901. CONSTANTINE ΠΙ. 407411 AD. AR Siliqua (1.59 gm). Trier. DN CONSTAN TINVS PF AVG, diademed and draped bust right / VICTORIA AAVGGG, Roma seated left, holding Victory and spear; TRMS. RSC 4A. Toned VF. Rare. (350)

907. THEODOSIUS II. 402450 AD. AR Siliqua (2.00 gm). Constantinople. Circa412 AD. DN THEODO SIVS PF AVG, diademed and draped bust right/ VOT X MVLT XX in wreath; CONS*. RSC 20b. VF, several dings and scrapes. (200)

908. THEODOSIUS H. 4 0 2 4 5 0 AD. AR Siliqua (2.02 gm). Constantinople. Circa 442 AD. DN THEODO SIVS PF AVG, diademed and draped bust right / VOT MVLT XXXX in wreath; CONS*. RSC 21. Toned VF. ^ (200)

902. CONSTANTINE HL 407411 AD. AR Siliqua (134 gm). Lyons. Struck 407-408 AD. DN CONSTANTINVS Ρ F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirased bust right / VICTORIA AAAVGGGG, Roma seated left; SMLD. RSC 7b. Bastien 247. Toned good VF. (700)

903. JOHANNES.423-425 AD. /E 12mm (1.34 gm). Rome. DNIOHANN ES PF AVG, diademed and draped bust right / (SALVS REI) PVBL(ICE), Victory walking left, holding trophy and dragging captive; Christogram and Ρ to left, (RM) in exergue. LRBC 833. Brown VF, usual small flan, but strong portrait and much of legend clear. Rare usurper. (150)

908A. VALENTINIAN HI. 423455 AD. AV Solidus (4.39 gm). Ravenna. DN PLA VALENTI NIANVS PF AVG, diademed and draped bust right (rosette diadem) / VICTORIA AVGGG, emperor holding long cross and Victory, trampling human-headed serpent; R V/CONOB. Hunter V p. 452,9. Near EF. (500)

909. VALENTINIAN HI. 425455 AD. AV Solidus (4.38 gm). Ravenna. DN PLA VALENTINIANVS PF AVG, diademed and draped bust right / VICTORIA AVGGG, Emperor standing facing, holding long cross and Victory, foot on human-headed serpent; R V/COMOB. Lacam pi. 1,7; Hunter V, pg. 452,10. Good VF. (700)

904. THEODOSIUS Π. 4 0 2 4 5 0 AD. AV Solidus (4.26 gm). Constantinople. DN THEODOSIVS PF AVG, helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding spear and shield / CONCORDI A AVGGT, Constantinopolis enthroned, holding sceptre and Victory; * /CONOB. Carson, PCR, 1587. VF, small scrapes and graffiti. (200)

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910. VALENTINIAN ΠΙ. 425455 AD. AV Solidus (4.30 gm). Ravenna. DN PLA VALENTINIANVS PF AVG, diademed and draped bust right / VICTORIA AVGGG, Emperor standing facing, holding long cross and Victory, foot on human-headed serpent; R V/COMOB. Lacam pi. 1,7; Hunter V,pg. 452,10. VF, flanflaws. (400)

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914A. VALENTINIAN HI. 423455 AD. AV Tremissis (1.46 gm). Constantinople. DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG, diademed and draped bust right / VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM, Victory walking right; */CONOB. MIRB 47 (Theodosius Π). VF, minor dents. (150)

915. VALENTINIAN III. 425-455 AD. JE 12mm (1.42 gm). Rome. (DN VAL)ENTIN(ANVS) PF AVG, diademed and draped bust right / VOT (PVB), camp gate with turrets; P/R(M). LRBC 853. Brown VF. Nice for these. (75) 911. VALENTINIAN ΙΠ. 425 455 AD. AV Solidus (4.36 gm). Rome. DN PLA VALENT! NIANVS PF AVG, diademed and draped bust right / VICTORIA AVGGG, Emperor standing facing, holding long cross and Victory, foot on human-headed serpent; R M/COMOB. Lacam pl. 1, 12; Hunter V, pg. 451,1. VF, a few small scrapes. (350) 916. LEO L 457474 AD. AV Solidus (4.29 gm). Constantinople. DN LEO PERPET AVG, helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding spear and shield / VICTORI A AVGGGZ, Victory standing left, holding long cross; */CONOB. VF. (200) 912. VALENTINIAN ΙΠ. 425455 AD. AV Solidus (4.42 gm). Rome. 425AD DN VALENTI NIANVS PF AVG, diademed draped bust right (pearl diadem) / VICTORI A AVGGG, Theodosius Π and Valentinian HI standing facing, with human-headed serpent between, each holding long cross and globe, Valentinian being crowned with wreath by hand of God; R M/COMOB. Lacam pl. VI. Near EF, slight graffiti obverse. Very rare. (500) Ex Coin Gallenes 4/10/91, lot40.

913. VALENTINIAN HI. 425455 AD. AV Solidus (4.42 gm). Constantinople. Circa 425426 AD. Coronation Issue. DN VALENTIN IANVS PF AVG, helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding spear and shield / SALVS REIPVBUCAE Θ, Theodosius Π and Valentinian ΙΠ enthroned; * /CONOB. MIRB 24b (Theodosius Π). Near EF, graffiti obverse. (350)

914. VALENTINIAN IU.425 4 5 5 AD. AV Tremissis (1.47 gm). Rome. DN PLA VALENTINIANVS PF AVG, diademed and draped bust right / Cross in wreath; COMOB. Lacam pi. 3, 35; Hunter V, pg. 452, 5. Good VF. (400)

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917. LIBIUS SEVERUS. 461465 AD. AV Solidus (4.27 gm). Germanic Imitation of a Ravenna mint issue. DN UBIVS SEVE RVS PF AVG, crude diademed and draped bust right / VICTORIA AVGGG, Emperor standing facing, holding long cross and Victory, foot on humanheaded serpent; R A/CONOB. Cf. Lacam pl. 16 for prototype. VF, crude dies and flan. R are and unusual. (500)

917A. ANTHEMIUS. 467472 AD. AV Tremissis (1.41 gm). Rome. DN ANTHEMIVS PF AVG, diademed and draped bust right / Cross in wreath; COMOB. Lacam pl. CXXXB, 2c. Good VF. Very Rare. (700)

917B. JULIUS NEPOS. 474-475 AD. Struck in the name of Zeno. AV Tremissis (1.45 gm). Rome. DN ZENO PERP F AVG, diademed and draped bust right / Cross in wreath; COMOB. Lacam pi. 45, 144 (same obverse die). Good VF. Very Rare. (700) Ex CNA XI, lot 386, where the circumstances ofthe striking ofthis rare issue are detailed.

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918. ZENO. 474-491 AD. AV Solidus (4.47 gm). Constantinople. DN ZENO PERP AVG, helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding spear and shield/ VICIORIA AVGGGA, Victory standing left, holding long cross; */CONOB. EF. (250)

924. ANASTASIUS. 491-518 AD. JE Follis (15.18 gm). Constantinople. 512-517 AD. DN ANASTA SIVS PP AVG, diademed and draped bust right / Large M flanked by six-pointed stars; A/CON. SB 19; DOC 123a. Near EF, sea-green patina. (250) 919. BASILISCUS. 475-476 AD. AV Solidus (4.46 gm). Constantinople. DN bASHJS CUS PP AVG, helmeted cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shiekl / VICIORI A AVGGGT, Victory standing left, holding long cross; CONOB. Cf. Hunter V, pg. 490,1. Lustrous EF,flanflaw on face. (1200)

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920. Anonymous. Circa late 5th-6th Century AD. AR Siliqua (0.86 gm). Constantinople? Helmeted and draped bust right, possibly Constantinopolis / Large K. Ratto 471. Toned good VF. (300)

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921. ANASTASIUS. 491-518 AD. AV Solidus (4.32 gm). Constantinople. DN ANASTA SIVS PP AVG, helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding spear and shield / VICTORI A AVCCCÖ, Victory standing left, holding staff with inverted Christogram; * /CONOB. SB 5; Berk 32; DOC 7i. Near EF, light graffiti obverse. (200)

922. ANASTASIUS. 491-518 AD. AV Tremissis (1.39 gm). Constantinople. DN ANASTA SIVS PP AVG, diademed and draped bust right / VICTORI A AVG VSTORVM, Victory walking right, facing left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; * /CONOB. SB 8; DOC 110. Near EF, nice for these. (165)

Constantinople. DN ANASTA SIVS PP AVC, diademed and draped bust right/VICTORI A AVCCCÖ, Victory seated right, inscribing shield, Christogram to right; * /CONOB. Struck with semissis dies; cf. SB 7. VF, flan cracks. Extremely rare. (650) 103

926. JUSTIN 1.518-527 AD. AV Solidus (4.09 gm). Constantinople. 518-519 AD. DNIVSTINVS PP AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shield / VICTORIA AVGGGA Victory standing left, holding long cross; * /CONOB. SB 55; DOC 11. VF, light scrapes and bends. Rare. (100)

927. JUSTINIAN I. 527-565 AD. AV Solidus (4.45 gm). Constantinople. DN IVSTINI ANVS PP AVG, helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger / VICTOR! A AVCCCH, angel facing holding Christogram on staff and globus cruciger; * /CONOB. SB 140; DOC 19h. Choice EF. (300)

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928. JUSTINIAN I. 527-565 AD. AV Half Tremissis (0.66 gm). Constantinople. DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG, diademed and draped bust right / VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM, Victory walking right, facing left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; * /CONOB. Unpublished in the major references. Near EF, double struck. Extremely Rare. (400) Focas is given the earliest half tremissis listing in Sear (SB 635), but as more of the elusive coins are found it will probably be recognized that a small but steady output of these fractional gold pieces occured in most reigns.

933. TIBERIUS Π. 578-582 AD. AV Tremissis (1.43 gm). Constantinople, dm COSTANTINVS PP AC, diademed and draped bust right / VICTOR TlbERI AVs, cross potent; CONOB. SB 425; DOC 17 . Good VF. ^ as. ^ (100)

V AV 934. HERACLIUS. 610-641 AD. AV Solidus (4.43 gm). Constantinople. 629-631 AD. ddNN hERACLIUS ET HERA CONS Ρ AVC, crowned facing busts of Heraclius and son / VICTORIA AVGUA, cross on steps; H/ CONOB. SB 752; MIB ΙΠ 35; DOC Π 30a. Good VF, scarce. _ (250)

929. JUSTINIAN I. 527-565 AD. JE Half Follis (6.12 gm). Rome. 539-547 AD. (DN IVSTINI A)NVS PP AVG, diademed and draped bust right / Large Κ flanked by star and cross, all in wreath. SB 301 ; DOC 132. VF, nice green patina. __ (175)

935. HERACLIUS. 610-641 AD. AV Solidus (4.44 gm). Carthage. Indictional year 4 (615/616 AD). DN HERACLIO ET ERA CONT PP A crowned facing busts of Heraclius and son; cross between / VICTORIA AVCCA, cross potent on steps; CONOB. SB 867; MIB m 84a4; DOC Π 206. Near EF. (350)

930. JUSTIN H. 565-578 AD. AV Tremissis ( 1.93 gm). Constantinople. DN ANASTA SIVS PP AVC, diademed and draped bust right / VICTORI A AVCCC©, Victory sealed right, inscribing shield, reversedChristogram to right; */CONOB. SB 352; DOC 12. VF. (100) 936. HERACLIUS. 610-641 AD. AR Hexagram (6.74 gm). Constantinople. 615-638 AD. ddNN hERACLIUS ET HERA COSTI, crowned figures of Heraclius and son enthroned / dEUS AdIUTA ROM ANIS, cross on steps; I. SB 796; DOC Π 62. Toned VF. ( 100)

931. JUSTIN IL 565-578 AD. JE 8 Pentanummi (Follis) (12.04 gm). Cherson. XEP CONOC, Justin and Sophia, nimbate, standing facing; cross between / Large H, Tiberius, nimbate, standing facing, holding Christogram on staff; cross above. MIB II 158b (Maurice). VF, black patina Rare vanety. (1200)

AV 932. TIBERIUS Π. 578-582 AD. AV Solidus (4.39 gm). Constantinople. Dm Tib CONS TANT PP AVG, crowned and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger / VICTORIA AVCCE, cross potent on four steps; CONOB. SB 422; DOC 14e. Good VF. (225) 10 4

937. HERACLIUS. 610-641 AD.yEF011is(11.14gm).Isaura.617/618 AD. ddN hER AC C ERA, crowned facing busts of Heraclius and son; cross between / Large M ; year GIL A/IS AVR. SB 848; DOC Π 183. Good VF, dark green patina. Nice for these. (250)

938. HERACLIUS. 610-641 AD. JE Follis (3.92gm). Cyprus. 626/627 AD. Heraclius and family standing facing, holding long crosses; crosses between / Large M; year ΧΥΠ, Γ/ΚΥΠΡ. SB 849; Berk 582. Good VF, black patina. (85) The line drawing of Berk582 was madefrom this coin. These crude issues bearing the Cyprus mintmark were probably struck on the mainland in temporary mints as the Byzantine offensive against the Persians advanced from the base of operations in Cyprus.

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UNRECORDED BUST TYPE FOR BASIL I 939. CONSTANS Π. 641-668 AD. AV Solidus (4.33 gm). Carthage. Indictional year 2 (658/659 AD). DN CON..., crowned facing busts of Constans and son; Constans with globus cruciger / VICTOR AGU B, cross potent on steps; Γ/CONOB. SB 1040; MIBΙΠ 67-3. Near EF. (300)

940. LEONTIUS. 695-698 AD. AV Solidus (4.35 gm). D LEO Ν ΡΕ AV, crowned bust facing, holding akakia and globus cruciger / VICTORIA AVSU I, cross on steps; CONOB. SB 1330; DOC Π Ii. EF. (1500) 946. BASIL I and CONSTANTINE. 868-879 AD. Debased AV Semissis (1.17 gm). Syracuse. BAS ILEIOC, crowned facing bust of BasiL wearing loros and holding patriarchal cross on globe / CON STANT, crowned facing bust of Constantine, wearing chlamys and holding plain globus cruciger. Apparently unpublished. Near EF, reddish gold. 941. LEO ΙΠ and CONSTANTINE V. 720-741 AD. AV Solidus (4.42 gm). Constantinople. 725-732 AD. dND LEO Ν Ρ A MUL, crowned facing bust, holding globus cruciger and akakia/dN CONST ANTINUS M', crowned facing bust, holding globus cuciger and akakia. SB 1504; DOC ΙΠ 5.6. EF. . (600)

942. LEO IH and CONSTANTINE V. 720-741 AD. AV Semissis (2.19 gm). Constantinople. 6N LEO Ν Ρ A MUL, crowned facing bust, holding globus cruciger / 6N CONS TANTTNUS, crowned facing bust, holding cross potent on globe. SB 1506; DOC 13. VF. (250)

943. MICHAEL Π and THEOPHILUS. 821-829 AD. AV Solidus (3.81 gm). Syracuse. MI XAHL, crowned facing bust, holding globus cmciger / ΘΕ OEILO, crowned facing bust, holding cross potent. SB 1646; DOC ffl 15. Good VF. (300)

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947. ROMANUS ΠΙ. 1028-1034 AD. AV Histamenon Nomisma (438 gm). Constantinople. +IhS XIS REX RESNANTIhM, Christ enthroned / ©CE bOH0' RWMAnW ΜΘ, Mary crowning Romanus. SB 1819. Good VF. (200)

948. CONSTANTINE IX Monomachos. 1042-1055 AD. AV Histamenon Nomisma (4.35 gm). Constantinople. +IhS XIS REX RESNANThm, Christ enthroned / CWNSTA nTn bASILEU Rm, bust of Constantine, wearing crown and loros, holding sceptre and globus cruciger with patriarchal cross. SB 1828. Good VF. (250)

944. MICHAEL Π and THEOPHILUS. 821-829 AD. AVTremissis (1.25 gm). Syracuse. MI XAHLb, crowned facing bust, holding globus cruciger / ΘΕ OFILOI, crowned facing bust, holding cross potent. SB 1649; DOC m 19. EF. Rare. (300)

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945. THEOPHILUS. 829-842 AD. AV Solidus (4.28 gm). Constantinople. *©EOFI LO BASILE6, crowned facing bust, holding patriarchal cross / +MEXAHL S CONSTANTIN, crowned facing busts of Michael Π and Constantine. SB 1653; DOC 3. VF. (400)

949. CONSTANTINE IX Monomachos. 1042-1055 AD. AV Histamenon Nomisma (4.36 gm). +IhS XIS REX REGNANTInm, facing nimbate bust of Christ, wearing pallium and colobium, holding Gospels / +CwNS ATA bASILeuS Rm, crowned facing bust, wearing loros, holding long cross and globus cruciger. SB 1830; Berk 303; DOC m 3. EF. (250)

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950. CONSTANTINE IX Monomachos. 1042-1055 AD. AV Tetarteron Nomisma (4.01 gm). Constantinople. +ILS XIC REX RECNANTIm, bust of Christ facing, holding Gospels/CWA ANT hOSILE R, bust of Constantine, wearing crown and jeweled chlamys, holding labarum and globus cruciger. SB 1833; DOC III 6.14. Good VF. (750)

951. CONSTANTINE X. 1059-1067 AD. AV Histamenon Nomisma (4.39 gm). Constantinople. +IhS XIS REX RESNANTIhm, Christ enthroned / KWN RAC A Ο AOYKAC, Constantine, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger. SB 1847. Good VF. (175)

952. JOHN VIII. 1421-1448 AD. AR Stavraton (6.63 gm). Constantinople. Facing bust of Christ; crescents at side / IWANHC AECnOTHC Ο ΠΑΑΕΟΑΟΙΤ ΘΥ ΞΑΠΓΤΊ Β ACIAEYC TWN PWM, facing bust of John; pellets at sides. SB 2563. Good VF. Rare with fully legible inscription. (125)

955. ARAB-SASSANIAN. Ziyad b. Abi Sufyan. Year 41 (AH52/53=573/574 AD). AR Drachm (3.82 gm). DA (Darabjrd) mint. Sassanian style bust right / Fire altar with attandents; date and mint. Walker, Arab-Sassanian, pg. 40,58. Toned good VF. (50)

956. ARAB-SASSANIAN. Ubaidallah. Year 60 (679/680 AD). AR Drachm (4.31 gm). Β JR A (al Basra) mint. Sassanian style bustright/ Fire altar with attandents; date and mint. Walker, Arab-Sassanian, pg. 59, ETN 12. EF. ‫»־‬i (80)

957. ARAB-SASSANIAN. Salm ibn Ziyad. Year AH 63 (682/683 AD). AR Drachm (3.14 gm). Bust right wearing elaborate crown, three counters tamps of the Hephthalites (White Huns) around the border / Fire altar flanked by two attendants. Walker, Arab-Sassanian, pg. 82,145; cf. MACW 1406 for countermarks. VF, flan chip. (75)

953. JOHN VIII. 1421-1448 AD. AR Stavraton (6.68 gm). Constantinople. Facing bust of Christ; crescents at side / IWANHC AECI1 Ο ΠΑΛ BAC PW(?), facing bust of John; pellets at sides. See article by 958. ARAB-SASSANIAN. Farrukhzad. Circa 694-698 AD. /E Fais Donald, NC Nov 86, pg. 294. VF. Rare. (150) (0.68 gm). Ardashir Khurra mint. Sassanian style bust right / Senmurg, A rare variant ofstavrata with a single line ofreverse inscription. Struckfrom mythical dragon-bird left Apparently unpublished, but cf. Steve Album, list the same reverse die as the pieces illustrating the article in NC. 67, lot 34. VF. Rare. (150) Only a handful of coins are known of this otherwise unknown Arab governor in Persia.

954. JOHN VIH. 1421-1448 AD. AR Half Stavraton (3.37 gm). Constantinople. Facing bust of Christ; crescents at side / IWANHC AECnOTHC Ο ΠΑΛ Ρ, facing bust of John; pellets at sides. SB 2625. Good VF. Rare with fully legible inscription. (100) 106

959. CHIOS. Under Genoa. 1400-1413. AV Ducat (3.52 gm). Imitating a Venetian ducat of Michele Steno. Christ standing in glory / Doge kneeling before SL Mark. Gamberini 395. VF. (175)

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960. CHIOS. Under Genoa. Filippo Maria Visconti, Duke of Milan. 1421-1436. AV Ducat (3.45 gm). Imitating a Venetian ducat. Christ standing in glory / Duke kneeling before St. Peter. Gamberini 398. EF. (175)

966. VISIGOTHS. In the name of Valentinian HL423-455 AD. AV Solidus (4.34 gm). DN PLA VALENTI NIANVS PF AVG, diademed and draped bust right (rosette diadem); annulet above head / VICTORIA AVGGG, emperor holding long cross and Victory, trampling human-headed serpent; R V/COMOB. MEC 167. Good VF. (600)

961. HUNGARY. Louis 1.1342-1382. AV Ducat (3.54 gm). Uly/Su lohn standing. Pohl B-l ; Rethy 62. Good VF. (300)

967. VISIGOTHS. In the name of Valentinian ΙΠ. 423455 AD. AV Solidus (4.34 gm). DN PLA VALENTI NIANVS PF AVG, diademed and draped bust right (rosette diadem); annulet above head / VICTORIA AVGGG, emperor holding long cross and Victory, trampling human-headed serpent; R V/COMOB. MEC 167. Good VF. (600) Two pieces showing the progressive deviation from Roman style.

962. KUSHANS. Vasu Deva Π. Circa 312-350 AD. AV Stater (7.95 gm). Mint "C'. First issue, circa 312-330 AD. King standing left, holding trident, standard behind altar to left; tamgha inrightfield/ Siva, holding trident, standing before brahma bull; tamgha in upper left field, three pellets below. Gobi 641. Good VF. (500)

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963. OSTROGOTHS. Theodoricus and Athalaricus. 522-534 AD. /E Follis (8.89 gm). Rome. LNVICTA ROMA, helmeted bust of Roma right / Eagle standing left, XL; ·E·. MEC 102; M IB 174a. Brown Fine. (100)

968. AUSTRIA. Olmutz. Wolfgang von Schrattenbach. 1735. AR Thaler. Bust right/ Arms with bishop's hat. Davenport 1223. VF. (150) 964. OSTROGOTHS. Civic Coinage. 536-554 AD. ΛΕ Decanummia (2.61 gm). Ravenna. (FELIX R) AVENNA, turreted bust of Ravenna right / Monogram in wreath; cross above. MEC 150; MLB I 72b. Fine, olive green patina. (100)

965. OSTROGOTHS. In the name of Justinian. 527-565 AD. AV Solidus (434 gm). Rome. DN IVSTINI ANVS ΡΓ AVC, helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding spear and shield / VICTORI A AVCCCA, Victory standing left, holding long cross; */COMOB.MEC 122;MIBI31. EF for type. Rare. (400)

969. AUSTRIA. Schlick. Stephan. 1505-1526. AR Thaler. St Joachim above arms / Lion regardant. Davenport 8141. VF. (350)

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973. BOLIVIA. Charles Π. 1679V. AR 8 Reales. Potosi minL KM 40. VF, date and some details might have been strengthened by engraving. (100)

970. AUSTRIA. Ferdinand. 1564-1595. AR Thaler. Hall mint. Armored bust right / Crowned arms. Davenport 8095. EF, slight clip. (200)

974. BOLIVIA. Ferdinand VI. 1756Q. AR 8 Reales. Potosi minL KM 40. VF. (100)

971. AUSTRIA. Leopold 1.1699. AR Thaler. Kremnitz minL Cuirassed bust right; arms of Hungary in legends / Crowned double-headed eagle; Κ B.Davenport 3264. EF. (350) 975. BOLIVIA. Charles ΙΠ. 1766V. AR 8 Reales. Potosi minL KM 45. VF. (100)

976. COLUMBIA. Charles HL 1779P SF. AV 8 Escudos. Popoyan minL Bust right / Crowned arms. KM 50.2a. EF, weak at center. (850)

972. AUSTRIA. Charles VI. 1711-1740. AR Double Thaler. Hall mint. Cuirassed bust right / Crowned double-headed eagle. Davenport 1049; KM 696. EF. 834 pieces minted. (500)

977. ENGLAND. Richard EL 1377-1399. AV Noble (7.71 gm). Calais mint. King on ship, flag at stern / Floreate cross with R at center. Seaby 1659. VF, struck from rusty dies. (400)

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978. ENGLAND. Edward IV. First Reign, 1461-1470. AV Noble (7.54 gm). 1467-1468. King on ship, Ε on banner / Floreate star with rose at center; i.m.: crown. Seaby 1950. VF. (400)

979. ENGLAND. Edward IV. Second Reign, 1471-1483. AV Angel (5.09 gm). 1480-1483. Angel slaying dragon / Ship bearing arms surmounted by cross with Ε and rose; i.m.: heraldic cinquefoil. Seaby 2091. Good VF. (350)

982. ENGLAND. Charles 1.1642. AR Half Pound (59.17 gm). Oxford. King on horseback, trampling arms / Declaration in two lines. Brooker 867(this coin); Seaby 2495. Toned good VF. (2000) Ex Brooker collection, with an extensive pedigree going back to the Willet collection, sold by Sotheby in 1827. 980. ENGLAND. Henry Vffl. 1509-1547. AV Angel (5.05 gm). 15091525. Angel slaying dragon / Ship bearing arms surmounted by cross with h and rose; i.m.: crowned portcullis. Seaby 2265. VF. (350)

983. ENGLAND. Oliver CromweU. 1658. AR Halfcrown. Laureate bust left/Crowned arms. Seaby 3227A. Toned EF. (1000)

981. ENGLAND. Elizabeth 1.1601. AR Crown. Sixth issue. Crowned bust left / Arms on cross. Seaby 2582. VF, slightly weak strike in center. (1000) 109

984. ENGLAND. William and Mary. 1692. AR Crown. Conjoined busts right /Crowned arms. Seaby 3433. VF. (200)

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985. ENGLAND. George III. 1797. iE Two Pence. Laureate bustright /Britannia seated left Seaby 3776; KM 619. Red and Brown AU. (125) —.‫־‬.'»»«!.t.‫י‬ ‫י‬

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990. GERMANY. Nuremburg. Franzi. 1745. AR Thaler. Cuirassed bust right / City view. Davenport 2483 ; KM 71. Lustrous AU. (600)

986. ENGLAND. George III. 1798. AV Guinea. Fifthhead. Laureate head right / Spade-shaped shield. Seaby 3729, KM 609. Une. (300)

991. GERMANY. Nuremburg. 1768. AR Thaler. Scholz and Reidner, mintmasters. Crowned double-headed eagle /City view. Davenport 2494; KM 81. Lustrous EF. (200)

987. ENGLAND. Edward VU. 1902. AR Matte Proof Crown. Head right / S l George slaying dragon. Seaby 3979; KM 803. Une. (125)

992. GERMANY. Saxony. Moritz. 1552. AR Thaler. Armored bust with sword / Arms. Davenport 9787. Good VF, iridescent toning, minor flan flaws. (250)

988. GERMANY. Augsberg. Ferdinand ΙΠ. 1643. AR Thaler. Cuirassed bust right / City view with pine cone. Davenport 5039. Toned AU. (500)

989. GERMANY. Frankfurt. 1772. AR Thaler. P.C. Bunsen, mintmaster. City view/Crowned eagle. Dav 2226; KM 251. AU. (300)

993. GERMANY. Saxony. Johann Georg I and August 1615. AR Thaler. Armored bust with sword /Bust within circle of shields. Davenport 7573. Good VF, struck from rusty dies. (150) 10

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998. MEXICO. Charles ΠΠ. 1792 Mo FM. AV 8 Escudos. Mexico City mine Bust right / Crowned arms. KM 159. VF. (600) 994. GERMANY. Saxony. Freidrich August ΠΙ. 1909. AR 5 Mark. University of Leipzig. Davenport 906; KM 199. Une. (200)

995. GERMANY. Westphalia. Jerome Napoleon. 1811. AR Thaler. Cassel mint. Laureate head right/Value. Davenport 933; KM 20. EF. (400)

999. MEXICO. Ferdinand VH. 1811/0 Mo HJ. AV 8 Escudos. Mexico City mint. Bustright/ Crowned arms. KM 160. Lustrous AU, weak at centers. Clear overdate. (850)

BSSBSÉ 996. GERMANY. Württemberg. Karl. 1871. AR Thaler. Victory in the Franco-Prussian War. Head right / Victory on cannon. Davenport 962; KM 208. Toned Une. (150)

997. IRELAND. Charles L 1642-1643. AR Ormond Crown (29.52 gm). Crowned CR / 'Vs in double circle. Seaby 6544. Near VF, usual weak strike. (250)

1000. PAPAL STATES. Innocent ΧΠ. Year VEL 1699. AR Scudo. Bust right/Port of Anzio. Davenport4109. EF. (800) A superb example of the artistry of Giovanni Hamerani (1649-1705), one of thefinest medallic sculptors of the 17th Century.

1001. PAPAL STATES. Leo XII. 1825. AR Scudo. Bologna mint. Bust left /Mary and shrine. Davenport 187; KM 128. AU, iridescent toning. (350)

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1005. SWITZERLAND. Basel. ND (1712). AR Double Thaler. City view; sue ships on river / Eight shields around basilisk with civic shield. Davenport 1742A. EF. (2000)

1003. SCOTLAND. James VL AR 60 Shillings (Crown) (29.41 gm). As James I of England. 1602-1625. King on horseback / Arms; ijn.: thistle. Seaby 5501. Fine. (250)

1006. SWITZERLAND. Bern. 1798. AR Thaler. Civic arms on wide shield / Knight Davenport 1760; KM 164. Good VF. (300)

1004. SWEDEN. Gustavs Vasa. 1542. AR Daler. Christ standing / Armored bust with sword and orb above arms. Davenport 8697. VF. (450)

1007. SWITZERLAND. Geneva. 1848. AR 5 Francs. Civic arms / Value in wreath. Davenport 375 ; KM 137. Toned Une. (400)

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1018. Lot of Six JE of north Greece. 4th -2nd Century BC. Thrace; Cherronesos, Maroneia, Mesembria, Pantikapion, Samothrake. Macedon, Tragilos. Average VF. 6 pieces. (250) 1019. THRACE, Black Sea Area. Cherronesos. Circa 4th Century BC. Lot of five AR Hemidrachms. Forepart of lion right, head reverted / Quadripartite square. Symbols: Shell-Α; fish-E; bucranium-H; bee-X; caduceus-X. Average VF. 5 pieces. (300) 1020. THESSALY. Larissa. Circa 395-344 BC. Lot of six AR Drachms. Facing head of Larissa / Grazing horseright(3), horse left (2), mare with foaL Average near VF. 6 pieces. (450)

1008. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS. 17th Century. JE "Sestertius" by Cavino (32.71 gm). L SEPTIMIVS SEVERVS PERTINAX AVG IMP VII, laureate and cuirassed bust right / DIVI Μ ΡΠ F PM TR Ρ ΠΠ COS Π PP, Mars standing right, nude but for helmet and cloak over shoulder, holding spear and shield, cuirass behind. VF, trace of gilding. (150)

LARGELOTS 1009. SICILY. Lot of Four JE. Circa 3rd-2nd Century BC. Akragas. Apollo/Eagle. Himera. Nymph/:::. Kamarina. Athena/Owl···. Katane. Apollo/Isis. Average near VF. 4 pieces. (100) 1010. SICILY. Syracuse. Lot of Six JE. Circa 4th-3rd Century BC. Athena/Dolphins. Athena/Hippocamp. Persephone/Bull (2, large and small). Artemis/Thunderbolt. Poseidon/Trident. Average near VF. 6 pieces. An attractive selection of Syracusan bronzes. (250) 1011. Lot of Five AR of Italy and Sicily. Circa 5th-3rd Century BC. Calabria, Tarentum. Obol. Lucania, Sybaris. Triobol. Sicily, Akragas. Didrachm and Drachm. Syracuse. Litra Average VF, all with some faults. 5 pieces. (250) 1012. Lot of Six JE of Italy and Sicily. Circa 4th 3rd Century BC. Lucania, Thourioi. Sicily. Alaisa. Himera. The Mamertini. Syracuse, Agathokles(2). Plus JE 29 of Carthage. Average Fme to VF. 7 pieces total. (300) 1013. ITALY. Lot of Five JE. Circa 3rd Century BC. Campania; Cales and Neapolis. Lucania; Metapontion(2) and Thourioi. The last (JE 10mm, Apollo/Cornucopiae) good VF, the others Fine or better. 5 pieces. (150) 1014. MACEDON. Lot of Four Fractional AR. Circa 5th4th Century BC. Akanthos. Tetrobol and Obol. Mende. Trihemitartemorion. Tragilos. Hemiobol. Average near VF. 4 pieces. (100) 1015. MACEDON. Lot of Six AR and JE of Macedonian Kings and Provincial Issues. 4th-2nd Century BC. Alexander ΙΠ. AR Drachm (Kolophon mint) and JE 17mm. Kassander. JE 19mm (Helmet/Spear). Anonymous. AR Tetrobol. Amphipolis. Tetradrachm. Thessalonika. Tetradrachm. Average VF, most with porosity or small flan flaws. 6 pieces. (350) 1016. Lot of Five AR of north Greece. 4th -2nd Century BC. Illyria, Apollonia. Drachm. Dyrrhachium. Drachm. Akarnania. Argos Amphilochikioa Stater. Boeotia,Thebes. Stater and hemidrachm. Average Fine. 5 pieces. (350) 1017. Lot of Five AR of north Greece. 4th -2nd Century BC. Thrace, Mesembria Diobol. Thasos. Tetradrachm. Macedon, Chalkidian League. Diobol. Thessaly, Tricca Hemidrachm. Corcyra Didrachm. Average Fine, Chalkidian diobol VF and scarce. 5 pieces. (350)

1021. TH ESS ALY. Larissa. Circa395-344 BC. Lot of six AR Drachms. Facing head of Larissa / Grazing horse right (2), horse left (2), mare with foal(2). Average near VF. 6 pieces. (450) 1022. THESSALY. Larissa. Circa 395-344 BC. Lot offiveAR Drachms. Facing head of Larissa / Grazing horseright(4), mare with foaL Average near VF. 5 pieces. (400) 1023. MYSIA. Kyzikos and Parion. Lot of four fractional AR. Circa 5th4th Century BC. Kyzikos. Obols (2) and Hemiobol with boar/lion. Parion. Hemidrachm with gorgoneion. Average VF. 4 pieces. (100) 1024. Lot of Four AR Cistophoric Tetradrachms. Cista mystica with serpent in ivy wreath / Serpents coiled around bow case. Pergamon (2). Ephesos. Apameia Average VF, some with scratches and porosity. 4 pieces. (350) 1025. IONIA. Miletos. Lot of five fractional AR. Circa 5th Century BC. Obols (2), Tetartemoria (3). Lion / Stellate pattern (3). Lion / Bird. Lion/Herakles. Average VF. 5 pieces. (125) 1026. IONIA. Miletos. Lot of Four later AR. Circa 3rd-2nd Century BC. Drachm. Hemidrachm or tetrobol (3). All with Apollo/Lion. Average near VF. 4 pieces. (150) 1027. CARIA. Lot of Five AR. Hekatomnus, Satrap. 396-377 BC. Drachm. Kaunos. 2nd century BC. Drachm. Rhodes. Circa 167-88 BC. Drachmae (2) and Diobol. Average VF. Hekatomnos porous VF. 5 pieces. (250) 1028. Lot of Seven Greek Coins. Alexander ΠΙ. Tetradrachm. Thessalian League. Double Victoriatus and JE 20mm. Ptolemy I. Tetradrachm of Tyre. Parthia, Pacorus II. Drachm. Sassanian, Khusru II. Drachms of Balkh and Meshan. Average Fine to VF. 7 pieces. (200) 1029. Lot of Five east Greek AR. Circa 4th-lst Century BC. Crete, Gortyna. Drachm. Paphlagonia Sinope. Hemidrachm. Lycian League, Kragos and Mysikytos. Hemidrachms. Cilicia, Tarsos. Obol. Average VF. 5 pieces. (250) 1030. Lot of Five eastern Greek JE. Macedon, Alexander ΙΠ. JE 17mm; Macedon, Kassander. JE 20mm; Ionia, Ephesos. JE 10mm; Syria Seleukos I. JE 18mm; Judaea Pontius Pilate. JE prutah (16mm). Average Fine to VF. Five pieces total. (100) 1031. Lot of Ten east Greek /£. Circa 2nd-1st Century BC. Pontos, Amisos (3). Paphlagonia, Sinope (2). Bithynia, Kalchedon. Bithynian Kings; Prusias I, Prusias Π (2). Mysia, Miletopolis. Bithynian kings VF, the rest Fine. 10 pieces. (250) 1032. Lot of Ten east Greek JE. Circa 4th-lst Century BC.Troas, Skepsis (3). Aeolis, Kyme. Lesbos, Mytilene. Ionia; Magnesia Metropolis, Samos. Lydia Tabala. Lycia Phaselis. Average Fine to VF. 10 pieces. (150) 11 3

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1033. Lot of Six east Greek JE. Circa 2nd-lst Century BC. Phrygia, Apameia (3). Pisidia; Komama, Selge. Cilicia, Tarsos. Several scarcer types, including shrine of Sandan for Tarsos. Average VF. 6pieces. (125) 1034. Lot of Eight east Greek JE. Circa 2nd-lst Century BC. Syria; Apameia (4, all different reverses), Antioch (2). Phoenicia, Arados (2). The two Arados good VF with nice green patinas, the rest Fine to VF. 8 pieces. (150) 1035. SYRIA, Seleukid Kings. Lot of two AR and five JE. AR Tetradrachms of Antiochos VU and Philip. JE of Demetrios L Antiochos VÏÏ, Alexander Π, Antiochos VU!, Antiochos IX. The Tetradrachms VF with slight porosity, the JE Fine to VF. 7 pieces total. (250) 1036. Lot of Three Hellenistic Tetradrachms. Seleukids. Antiochos Π, Seleukia on Tigris mint. Alexander I, Sidon mint. Ptolemies. Ptolemy VI. Plus a Judaean JE 21mm of Titus/Nike inscribing shield. Average VF, most with porosity or rough surfaces. A good lot. 4 pieces total. (500) 1037. PARTHIA, Kings of. Lot of 15 AR. Tetradrachms of Phraates IV and Vologases ΙΠ. Drachms of Mithradates 11(3). Gotarzes I. Orodes II. Phraates IV. Artabanos 11(2). Vonones Π. Vardanes Π. Pacoros Π. Vologases HI(2). Average VF, some better. Good starter collection. 15 pieces. (500) 1038. PARTHIA, Kings of. Lot of 6 JE. Mithradates I. Tetrachalkoi and chalkoi. Orodes Π. Dichalkoi. Gotarzes Π. Drachm. Vologases III. Chalkoi. Vologases IV. Chalkoi. Average Fine. 6 pieces. (125)

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1046. Lot of Four AR Quinarii. Anonymous. Q.Titus. M.Porcius Cato. L.Rubrius Dossenus. Average near VF. 4 pieces. (150) 1047. Lot of Five Republican DenariL C.Hosdlius Geta. Mn.Cordius Rufus. L.Valerius Acisculus. P.Clodius M.f.Turrinus. C.Vibius Varus. Average Fine to VF, some with porosity. 5 pieces. (200) 1048. Lot of Five Republican Denarii. L.Cossutius C.f.Sabula. M.Plaetorius M.f.Cestianus. L.Roscius Fabatus. C.Hosidius C.f.Geta Titus Carisius. Average near VF. 5 pieces. (150) 1049. Lot of Five Republican Denarii. L.Papius. C.Postumius. C.Calpumius L.f.Frugi. Cn.Nerius. Decimius Postumius Albinus Brutus. Average Fine to V F, some with weak strikes. 5 pieces. (150) 1050. Lot of Five Republican DenariL L.Titurius L.f.Sabinus. Land C.Memmius L.f.Galeria L.Rubrius Dossenus. Mn.Fonteius C.f. CAnnius and L. Fabius Hispaniensis. Average near VF. 5 pieces. (200) 1051. Lot of Five Republican Denarii. Mn.Aquillius Mn.f.Mn.n. M.Plaetorius M.f.Cestianus. L.Cassius Longinus. L.Scribonius Libo. Mn.Cordius Rufus. Average Fme to VF, some with faults. 5 pieces. (150) 1052. Lot of Five Republican Denarii. P.Furius Cressipes. Pub.Crepusius. L.Cornelius Sulla. C.Norbanus. Cn. Lentulus(Comelia 33). Average VF, several with faults. 5 pieces. (200) 1053. Lot of Six Republican Denarii. Anonymous. Pinarius Natta(Pinaria 1). Pinarius Natta(Pinaria 2). Ti.Minucius C.f.Augurinus. Cn.Paperius Carbo. L.Pomponius Cn.f. Average Fine to VF. 6 pieces.

1039. Lot of Three eastern AR. Arabia, Himyarites. Amdan Bayyin. 1st Century AD. AR Quinarius. Sassanian kings. Drachm of Peroz, Shirajar mint. Drachm of Khusru Π, Nishapur mint, year 18. Average near EF. 3 pieces. (100)

(200) 1054. Lot of Six Republican Denarii. L.Sempronius Pitio. L.Julius. L. Antestius Gragulus. CnLucretius Trio. CJvtinucius Augurinus. M .Marcius Mn.f. The first choice EF with small area of corrosion, the rest VF. 6 pieces.

1040. EGYPT, Ptolemaic Kings. Lot of one AR and six JE. AR (200) Tetradrachm of Ptolemy I. JE 41 of Ptolemy Π. JE 41 and 30 of Ptolemy ΙΠ. JE 24 of Ptolemy ΙΠ, Aphrodite reverse. JE 38 of Ptolemy IV. JE 22 of 1055. Lot of Six Republican Denarii. M.Aburius M.f.Geminus. Ptolemy VI. Tetradrachm porous VF, JE Fine to VF. 7 pieces total. Q.Caecilius Metellus. Numerius Fabius Pictor. Man. Aemilius Lepidus. Cn.Comelius Blasio Cn.f. C.Claudius Pulcher. Average near VF. 6 pieces. (350) (175) 1041. Lot of Seven JE Greek Imperial. Augustus. Spain, Carthago Nova. Tiberius. Spain, Calagurris. Domitian. Bithynia, Claudiopolis. 1056. Lot of Six Republican Denarii. M.Cipius M.f. Cn.Comelius Hadrian. Phoenicia, Berytus. Antoninus Pius. Troas, Alexandria Marcus Blasio Cn.f. M.Herennius. L.Thorius Balbus. A.Albinus Sp.f.(Postumia Aurelius. Mysia, Cyzicus. Julia Domna. Lydia, Hypaepa Average Fine. 5) L.Calpumius Piso Frugi. Average Fine to VF. Several interesting re7 pieces. (150) verse types. 6 pieces. (300) 1042. Lot of Four AR Greek Imperial. Trajan; Drachm of Lycia Didrachm of Cappadocia, Caesarea (Apollo reverse), Tetradrachm of Cilicia, Tarsos. Trajan Decius. Tetradrachm of Antioch. Average near VF. 4 pieces. Some scarce pieces. (300) 1043. EGYPT. Alexandria Lot of Six JE Drachms. Trajan. Hadrian (2). Antoninus Pius (2). Marcus Aurelius. Average Fine. A good selection of reverse types. 6 pieces. (200) 1044. EGYPT. Alexandria. Lot of eight potin Tetradrachms. Commodus. Severus Alexander. Philip I (2). Herennia Etruscffla Claudius II (ex Curtis). Aurelian. Probus. Average Fine to VF. 8 pieces. (200) 1045. Lot of Five Roman Republic JE. Early 2nd Century BC. Semis. Triens. Sextans. Later issues. Sextans. Quadrans. Average Fine. 5 pieces.

1057. Lot of Six Republican Denarii. T.Manlius Mancinus. L Valerius Fl accus. C.Allius Bala. C.Malleolus. D.Silanus L.f. C.Vibius C.f.Pansa Average near VF. 6 pieces. (175) 1058. Lot of Three Republican Denarii. C. Antestius. C.Fonteius. L.Pomponius Molo. Average VF. Interesting reverse types. 3 pieces. (200) 1059. Lot of Three Republican Denarii. Cn.Lentulus. A.Postumus A.f.Sp.n. Albinus. L.Marcius Censorinus. Average VF. 3 pieces.

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1060. Lot of Three Republican Denarii. Cn.Plancius. L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus. Q.Cassius Longinus. Average near VF. 3 pieces. (150)

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1061. Lot of Three Republican Denarii. L.Comelius Scipio Asiagenus. L.Thorius Balbus. C.Fabius C.f.Hadrianus. Average VF. 3 pieces. (150) 1062. Lot of Three Republican Denarii. RMaenius Antiatus. M.Acilius M.f. C. Allius Bala. Average good VF. 3 pieces. (150) 1063. Lot of Three Republican Denarii. TManlius Mancinus. C.Coelius Caldus (Coelia 2). Pub.Comelius Lentulus Marceli f. Average VF. 3 pieces. (150) 1064. Lot of Two Republican Denarii. Brockages. Q.Fabius Labeo. MaFonteius. Both brockages of obverse types. Both VF. 2 pieces. (100)

1065. Lot of Nine Roman Denarii. Mark Antony (LEG XI). Trajan (2). Hadrian (2). Antoninus Pius. Faustina Sr. Septimius Severus. Caracalla Average VF. 9 pieces. (300) 1066. Lot of Six JE Quadrans of the 1st Century AD. Augustus (Lamia, Silius, Annius). Nero (2; owl on altar, helmet on column). Claudius (3; 2 hand with scales, modius). Average VF. Plus a fair As of Augustus. 7 pieces total. (150) 1067. Lot of Five Roman JE. Claudius. As. Antoninus Pius. Sestertius. Decentius. JE 2. Theodosius I. JE 2. Arcadius. JE 2. Average Fine.

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1076. Lot of Four Roman Coins. Trajan Decius. Antoniniani (2; Dacia and Victory reverses). Constantius I Caesar. JE Follis of Alexandria. Constantinopolis. /E Follis of Thessalonica Average good VF. 4 pieces. (125) 1077. Lot of Eight Roman Coins. Aemilian. JE As. Quintillus. Antoninianus. Vabalathus and Aurelian. Antoninanus. Florian. Antoninianus. Postumus. JE Sestertius. Carausius. Antoninianus of London. Galena. /E Follis. Constantius Gallus. Centenionalis. Average near VF. Some better pieces in this lot. 8 pieces. (300) 1078. Lot of Eight Antoninianii. Mariniana. Aurelian. Probus. Maximianus. Postumus(2). Carausius. Allectus(Quinarius). Average Fine to VF, some better. Mariniana Fine and rare. 8 pieces. (250) 1079. Lot of Twenty-seven Folles of the Tetrarchy and Later. Maximinus Π (4). Constantine I (3). Licinius I (16). Constantinopolis. Constantius Π Caesar (2). Constans. Mostly Siscia mint. From a recent Balkan hoard. Average good VF, many EF. 27 pieces. (350) 1080. Lot of Ten JE Folles of the Tetrarchy. Diocletian. Aquileia and Alexandria. Maximianus. Alexandria. Constantius I, Caesar. Alexandria. Constantius I Augustus. Carthage. Galerius. Alexandria. Galeria Antioch. Maxentius. Ostia, Rome. Maximinus Π. London. Average VF to EF. 10 pieces. (400)

1068. Lot of Ten Roman. AR Denarii of C.Plutius, Trajan, Hadrian, Commodus, Caracalla Antoninianii of Gordian ΠΙ and Trebonianus Callus. JE Follii of Constantine I Caesar, Constantine I Augstus and Helena Average near VF. 10 pieces. (150)

1081. Lot of Twenty JE of the Constantinian period, mostly small folles. Constantine I (8; 3 London mint, plus S ARM ΑΠΑ DEVICTA and CONSTANTINIANA DAFNE types). Licinius I(London). Licinius Π, Caesar (3). Constantine I Posthumous (2). Helena. Constantine Π, Caesar (3). Crispus (London). Constantius Π. Average VF to EF. Some better types included. 20 Pieces. (600)

1069. Lot of Thirteen Roman. Nero. Denarius. Trajan. Sestertius. Elagabalus. Denarius and Sestertius. Gordian ΠΙ. Sestertius. Philip I. As. Aurelian. As. Severina As. Maximianus. Follis. Maxentius. Follis. Valens. Siliqua. Plus two heavily clipped siliquae. Average Fine, one or two better. Several scarce coins included in this lot 13 pieces. (350)

1082. Lot of Six Constantinian JE. Constantine Π Caesar. Follis of Antioch. Delmatius. Follis of Aries. Constantine I Posthumous. Follis of Constantinople. Constantius Π. Centenionalis of Trier(Chi-Rho reverse). Centenionalis of Alexandria. Half Centenionalis(chipped). Average VF, Several scarce types. 6 pieces. (150)

1070. Lot of Seven DenariL Commodus, Joint Reiga Septimius Severus. Julia Domna Caracalla Geta, Caesar. Severus Alexander. Julia Mamaea Average good VF. 7 pieces. (500)

1083. Lot of Six Roman Antoninianii and Folles. Includes: Otacilia Severa, AR Antoninianus; Gallienus, Billon Antoninianus of Antioch; Probus, Billon Antoninianus of Antioch; Diocletian, Antoninianus of Antioch; Diocletian, JE Follis of Alexandria; Galerius, JE Follis of Antioch. Also two JE 4 of Constantinople for Leo, 457474 AD. Plus one Potin tetradrachm of Alexandria for Diocletian, year 11. Average VF, antoninianus and follis of Diocletian are VF+. Total of nine coins in lot. (100)

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1071. Lot of Nine Denarii. Septimius Severus. Julia Domna. Caracalla, Caesar. Geta Caesar. Elagabalus. Julia Maesa. Severus Alexander. Julia Mamaea. Maximinus. Average good VF. 9 pieces. (500) 1072. Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus. Lot of nine Denarii. All different reverse types. Ceres, Cybele, Domna Fortuna, Hilaritas, Isis, Pietas, Venus, Vesta. Average VF. 9 pieces. (300) 1073. Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus. Lot of eight Denarii. Various reverse types. Includes a contemporary debased issue. Average VF. 8 pieces. (250) 1074. Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus. Lot of four JE. Sestertii (2; Domna and Cybele). Dupondius, Ceres. As, Hilaritas. Average Fine to VF. 4 pieces. (100) 1075. Lot of Ten late Antoninianii. Trebonianus Gallus. Volusian. Gallienus (4). Salonina Saloninus. Quintillus. Postumus. Average VF to EF. The Gallienus all good silver from Lugdunum mint. 10 pieces. (350)

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1084. Lot of Eight JE Folles of the Constantinian Period. Includes: Maximinus II as Caesar (Alexandria); Maxentius (rev: Roma in temple); JE 3's of Licinius (Alexandria), Helena (Antioch and Alexandria - 2 coins); Crispus (Siscia), Constantinopolis (Heraclea mint, rev: Victory on prow), and Constantius II (Alexandria). Grades vary from Fine to VF, some light porosity, Maximinus II is EF with silvering. 8 coins total. (125) 1085. Lot of Ten late Roman JE. Constantine Π Caesar. Magnentius. Jovian (2). Valentinian I (2). Theodosius I. Arcadius (2). Honorius. All fully identifiable. Average Fine to VF. 10 pieces. (75) 1086. Lot of Ten late Roman JE. Constantius Gallus. Valentinian 1(4). Valens. Gratian (2; one a contemporary imitation). Valentinian Π(2). Average Fine to VF. 10 pieces. (75) 1087. Lot of Ten late Roman JE. Gratian (2). Theodosius 1(3). Arcadius. Eudoxia Honorius. Theodosius Π (2). Aver. Fine. 10 pieces. (75)

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1088. Lot of Ten late Roman JE. Gratian (3). Valentinian Π. Theodosius 1(3). Arcadius. Honorius (2). All fully identifiable. Average Fine to VF. 10 pieces. (75)

1103. Lot of Nine billon Deniers of the Latin rulers in Greece. Dukes of Athens. William de la Roche (3). Guy Π (3). Despots of Epirus. Philip of Tarento (3). From ahoard. Average VF. 9 pieces. (100)

1089. Lot of Twelve late Roman Small JE. Gratian (2). Valentinian Π (2). Theodosius I (5). Arcadius (3). Average VF. All from a hoard. 12 pieces.

1104. Lot of Eleven Turkoman JE with pictoral types. Ayyubid. Urtukids of Maridin (4). Zangids of Al Jezeirah. Zangids of Mosul (3). Zangids of Sinjar (2). Plus a follis of Anastasius with uncertain countermark-Atabeg? Average Fine to VF. All different types, a good selection of these popular coins. 12 pieces total. (350)

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1090. Lot of Five Late Roman JE 2. Gratian. Cyzicus. Theodosius I. Siscia. Aelia Flacilla. Cyzicus. Arcadius, Constantinople and Antioch. Average VF. 5 pieces. (75) 1091. Lot of Ten late Roman JE. Julian Caesar. Julian Augustus. Gratian. Valentinian Π (2). Theodosius I. Arcadius. Honorius. Theodosius II (2). Eudocia Average Fine to VF. lOpieces. (75) 1092. Lot of Ten late Roman JE. Julian (2, including bull reverse). Jovian. Theodosius I (2). Aelia Flacilla Honorius. Anonymous of Antioch (3). Average Fine to VF. 10 Pieces. (250) 1093. Lot of Four Centenionalis of Magnentius. Emperor holding labarum. Emperor on horseback. Chi-Rho. Victories holding shield. All Trier mint Average Fine to VF. 4 pieces. ( 150) 1094. Lot of Twelve late Roman JE of the family of Theodosius. Theodosius I. Arcadius. Honorius. Theodosius Π. Some can be fully identified. Average Fine. 12 pieces. (50) 1095. Lot of Twenty-four late Roman JE Nummi. Theodosius Π to Anastasius. Mostly monogram reverses, but includes several figurai types of Leo. An interesting assortment Average Fine to VF. 24 pieces.

1105. ENGLAND. Lot of Eight 18th Century JE Halfpenny Tokens. Chichester. Coventry (Lady Godiva). Lancaster. Norfolk and Norwich. Bullin and Martin, Norwich. Peace and Plenty. Warwickshire, Wilkenson. Wicklow, Irish Mines. Average VF, some better. A good selection. 8 pieces. (100)

1106. Lot of Seven Miscellaneous Coins. Philip I. Cut Sestertius. 5th century JE4. Venice, Giovanni Sorartzo. Grosso. England, George ΙΠ. 1797. J£ Twopence. Iran. AH 1334. AR 500 Dinars. US. 1920D. Dime. Br. West Africa. 1936. CN Penny. Average Fine to EF. 7 pieces. (75) 1107. Roman. 3rd Century AD. Lead Tessera with anchor. 12x10mm. Byzantine. Time of Heraclius. Terracotta Tessera with cross and two busts. 17mm. Supposedly marking the opening of the pilgrimage routes to Jerusalem after the Persian retreat Kushan. 4th century AD. Terracotta mold for Stater. Possible ancient forger's mold. Interesting group. 3 pieces. (60)

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1096. Lot of Ten late Roman JE 4. Valentinian 11(2). Theodosius I. Aelia Flacilla. Arcadius(2). Honorius(2; one ex Ratto, lot 2335). Theodosius Π. Anonymous of Antioch. All with legible mints. Average Fine to VF. 10 pieces. (75) 1097. AV Solid! of Theodosius II (2) and Valentinian ΠΙ. Constantinople. Carson, PRC ΠΙ 1601,1605. Lacam pl. 1,3. From a hoard. Average good VF. 3 Pieces. (750)

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1098. AV Solid! of Valentinian ΙΠ and Marcian (2). Hunter V pg. 453, 16 (VALENTINl ANS). Hunter pg. 485,3 (2 pieces; one same reverse die as Lacam pi. 7,2). Average good VF. All from hoard. (650)

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1099. Lot of Ten late Roman Barbarous JE. Vandalic imitations and others. An interesting selection of copies of Roman coins from "barbarous radiates" to Vandalic nummi of the 6th Century. Includes Theodosius Π, ex Ratto, lot 2348. Average VF for type. Should be inspected. 10 pieces. (75)

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1100. ANASTASIUS I. Lot of Eight JE. 10 Nummi. Small Folles (3). Large Half Follis. Large Folles (3). All Constantinople. Average Fine.

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(100)

1101. Lot of Six Byzantine JE. Anastasius 1.5 Nummi of Antioch. Small Follis, large half Follis, large Follis (2) of Constantinople. Justin 1.5 Nummi of Nicomedia Average Fine, one large Follis VF. 6 pieces. (150) 1102. Lot of Three Medieval AR. Poland, Sigismund ΠΙ. 1595. Gros. Trier, Carl Caspar. 1672. Petermännchen. Solms, Philip Reinhard. 1620. Three Kreuzer. Average VF. 3 pieces. (50)

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GREEK BIBLIOGRAPHY AJC Aliam Amandiy AMNG AMUGS ACNAC Anokhin ANSNNM Asyut Babelon, Traité Babelon, Pases Bedoukian Bellinger BMC Bodenstedt Boehringer Boston Bostan(C) Buigos Calciati Clerk Curtis Dattari De la Tour Dewing Ditirich Favarito Fuitwängler Gobi Gulbenkian Heiss Hendin Herzfelder Holloway Holloway/Jenkins Houghton Howgego Jameson Jenkins Jenkins & Lewis Jenkins, SNR Johnston Kleiner-Noe Köln Kraay-Hiimer Le Rider Lindgren Lind.-Kovacs Mabbott MACW May, Abdera May, Ainos Mazard McQean MIG Milden bag Milne Milne Müller Müller NC Newell Newell, ESM NewYotk. 1978. Newell, WSM HI. New York. 1977. Newell Newell, LSM Newell, SMA Noe NNM Num. Chron.

Y. Meshorer. Ancient Jewish Coinage. 2 Vols. New York. 1982. M Alram. Nomina Propria Iranica inNvmmis. IPNB V0L4. Vienna. 1986. M Amandry. Les Tetradrachmes Frappés a Léb£dos, in Kraay-M01kholm Essays. Louvain. 1989. Antiken Muunzen Nord-Griechenlands. Berlin. 1898-1935. Antike Münzen und Geschnittene Steine. Ancient Coins in North American Collections. American Numismatic Society. New Yodt. V.A. Anakhin. Monetoe delo Bospora. Kiev. 1986. American Numismatic Society Numismatic Notes and Monographs. New York. M Price & Ν. Waggoner. Archaic Greek Sil ver Coinage: The Asyut Hoard. London. 1975. Ε. Babelon. Traité des Monnaies Grecques et Romaines. 9 Vols. Paris. 1901 -1932. (Reprinted) E. Babelon. Les Perses Achéménides. Paris. 1893. PZ. Bedoukiaa Coinage of the Artaxiadsof Armenia. London. 1978. A. Bellinger. The Syrian Tetradrachms of Caracalla and Macrinus. New York. 1940. Various auihars. Catalogue of Gre«k Coins in the British Museum. 29 Vols. London. 1873-1927. (Reprinted) F. Bodenstedt. Die Elektronmünzen von Phokaia und Mytilene. Tübingen. 1981. E. Boehringer. Die Münzen von Syrakus. Berlin and Leipzig. 1929. Α. B. Brett. Catalogue of Greek Coins, Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Boston. 1955. M Comstock. Greek Coins 1950-1963, Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Boston. 1964. A. Burgos. La Moneda Hispanica desdesus Origenes ltasta el Siglo V. VoLl. Madrid. 1987. R. Calciati Corpus Nummorum Siculorum: La Monetazione di Bronzo. 3 Vols. Italy. 1983-87. MG. Cleik. Catalogue of the Coins of the Achsean League. London. 1895. Col J. Curtis. The Tetradrachms of Roman EgypL Chicago. 1957. (Reprinted) G. Dattari. Numi Augg. Alexandrin!. Cairo. 1901. (Reprinted) H. De la Tour. Atlas de Monnaies Gauloises. Paris. 1892 (Reprinted) L. Mildenberg and S. Hitter. The Dewing Collection of Greek Coins. ACNAC 6. N.Y. 1985. Κ Dittrich. Ancient Coins from Olbia and Panticapaeum. London. NX). E.Favorito. The Bronze Coinage of Ancient Syracuse. Boston. 1990. 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Seleucid Coins oiTyre: ASupplemenL NNM73. New York. 1936. E. Newell. Late Seleucid Mints in Ake-Ptolemais and Damascus. NNM 84. New Yoik. 1939. E. Newell. TheSeleucid Mint of Antioch. New York. 1917. S. Noe. The Coinage ofMelapontum. New York. 1927-31. (Reprinted) Numismatic Notes and Monographs. American Numismatic Society. New Yoik. Numismatic Chronicle. Royal Numismatic Society. London. 117

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ROMAN BIBLIOGRAPHY Alfoldi A.&E. Alfoldi,C. Clay. Die Kontorniat Medallions. AMUGS VI. Berlin. 1976. Bastien, Mag. P. Bastien. Le Monnayage de Magnence (350-353). Wetteren. 1983. BMCRE R Mattingly et al. Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum. London. 1932-62 Cohen R Cohen. Description Historique des Monnaies Frappées sous l'Empire Romain. 8 Vols. Paris. 1880-92 (Reprinted) Crawford M. Crawford. Roman Republican Coinage. 2 Vols. Cambridge. 1974. Gnecchi F.Gnecchi IMedaglioni Romani. 3 Vols. Milan. 1912 (Reprinted) I Ia eberlin E.J. Haeberlin. Aes Grave; Das Schwergeld Rom und Mittelitaliens. Frankfort. 1910. (Reprinted) Hunter A. Robinson. Roman Imperial Coins in the Hunter Coin Cabinet, University of Glasgow. 5 Vols. Oxford. 1962-82 Kraay C.M. Kraay. The Aes Coinage of Galba. ANSNNM133. New York. 1956. Lacam G. Lacam. La Fin de L'Empire Romain et le Monnayage Or en Italie. Lucem. 1983. LRBC RA.G. Carson, P. V. Hill & J .P.C. Kent. Late Roman Bronze Coinage. London. 1978. Mabbott The T.O. Mabbott Collection Part 2: Coins of the Roman World. New York. 1969. MIRB W. Hahn. Moneta Imperii Romani-Byzantinii. Vienna. 1989. PCR RAG. Carscn. Principal Coins of the Romans. 3 Vols. London. 1978-81. RIC R Mattingly et al. The Roman Imperial Coinage. 9 Vols. London. 1923-84. RSC D. Sear et al. Roman Silver Coins. 5 Vols. London. 1978-87. S D. Sear. Roman Coins and Their Values. London 1988. Sydenham E. Sydenham. The Coinage of the Roman Republic. London 1952 (Reprinted) Szaivcrt W. Szaivert. Die Münzprägung der Kaiser Marcus Aurelius, Lucius Verus und Commodus. Vienna. 1986. T/V B.Thurlow&I. Vecchi. Italian Cast Coinage. Dorchester. 1979. (Aburia etc.) D. Sear et aL Roman Silver Coins. Vol. 1 (Roman Republic). London. 1978.

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R. Paolucci. Le Monete dei Dogi di Venezia. Padua. 1990. F. Poey d'Avant. Monnaies Féodales de France. 3 Vols. Paris. 1858. (Reprinted) C.W. Peck. English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum 1558-1958. London. 1964. V.l. Petrov. Catalogue des Monnaies Russes. Moscow. 1890. (Reprinted) Α. Pohl. Ungarische Goldgulden des Mittelalters. Graz. 1974. G. Probszt. Die Münzen Salzbergs. 2nd ed. Bâle and Graz. 1975. M. Prou. Les Monnaies Carolingiennes. Paris. 1892. (Reprinted) M. Prou. Les Monnaies Mérovingiennes. Paris. 1896. (Reprinted) A. Resch. Siebenbürgischen Münzen. (Transylvania). Heimanstadt. 1901. (Reprinted) Catalogo délit Monete Italiane Medioevali e Moderne. Rome. 1880. (Reprinted) J.C.Ryan. AIIandbookofPapalCoins.WashingtonD.C. 1989. M. Cmsafonti Sabater. Numismatica Catalano-Aragonesa. Madrid. 1982. G. Sambon. Reportario Generale delle Monete Coniate in Italia. Paris. 1912, (Reprinied) Die Saurmasche Münzsammlung Deutscher, Schweizerischer und Polnischer Gepräge. Berlin. 1892. (Reprinted) C. Gamberini di Scarfea. Prontuario Prezzaro delle Meneta di Venezia. Bologna. 1969. Sylloge of the Coins of the British Isles 20: R.P. Mack Collection. London. 1973. Standard Catalogue of British Coins. (England, Ireland, Scotland) London. R. Spahr. Le MoneteSiciliane. 2Vols. Bâleand Graz. 1982 I.G. Spassky. The Russian Monetary System. Amsterdam. 1967. J.FerraroVas. Livro das Moedas de Portugal. Porto. 1973. J. Walker. A Catalogue of Arab-Byzantine and Post-Reform Ommayyad Coins. London. 1956. J. Walker. A Catalogue of Arab-Sassanian Coins. London. 1941. (Reprinted)

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