CNG e490 Merani Collection Virtual Catalog

CNG eAuction 490

NVMMIS HISTORIAM DISCENS

The Peter J. Merani Collection (Part 2)

April 21, 2021

CNG eAuction 490 April 21, 2021

Closing beginning at 10 AM ET

NVMMIS HISTORIAM DISCENS

The Peter J. Merani Collection (Part 2)

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ORDER OF SALE

Greek Coinage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–40 Oriental Greek Coinage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41–43

Central Asian Coinage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Roman Provincial Coinage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-139

Roman Republican Coinage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140–206 Roman Imperial Coinage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207–336

Byzantine Coinage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337–356

Early Medieval & Islamic Coinage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 World Coinage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358–383 World Medals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384–468 World Orders & Decorations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469–473 British Coinage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474–482 British Medals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483–485 Seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486–585 Electrotypes & Reproductions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 586 Miscellaneous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 587–588 Large Lots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 589–608

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Greek

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IBERIA, Punic Iberia. Circa 237-209 BC. Æ Unit (23mm, 9.48 g, 12h). Uncertain mint (Carthago Nova?). Bare male head left / Horse standing right; palm tree in background. MHC 282; ACIP 609; SNG BM Spain 127-8. Earthen green patina. VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 333 (20 August 2014), lot 1.

Thought by some to date post 209, being struck during the Roman occupation of Carthago Nova, and to represent the Roman general Scipio Africanus.

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IBERIA, Punic Iberia. Circa 237-209 BC. AR Shekel (21mm, 6.79 g, 12h). Male head left; pellet to left / Horse standing right; palm tree in background, ayin (in Phoenician) below. MHC 231; ACIP 620. Toned, typical minor die wear, a few marks. VF. ($750) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Cederlind 130 (30 March 2004), lot 97.

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CAMPANIA, Neapolis. Circa 275-250 BC. AR Nomos (20mm, 7.25 g, 2h). Head of nymph left, hair in band; TAP behind neck, EYΞ below / Man-headed bull standing right, head facing; above, Nike flying right, crowning bull; EΠI below.

Sambon 484; HN Italy 586. Deep cabinet tone, a couple of light scratches on reverse. Near VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Berk BBS 165 (28 July 2009), lot 113.

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LUCANIA, Thourioi. Circa 400-350 BC. AR Nomos (21.5mm, 7.68 g, 4h). Head of Athena right, wearing helmet decorated with Skylla holding oar(?) and pointing / Bull butting right; fish right in exergue. HN Italy 1800; SNG ANS 1007.

Deep iridescent tone, graffiti in field on obverse. Near VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Berk BBS 165 (28 July 2009), lot 131.

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SICILY, Kentoripai. Circa 208-204 BC. Æ Semis (22mm, 7.17 g, 10h). Uncial standard. Laureate head of Apollo right / Kithara; six pellets (mark of value) flanking. Campana 3 (hemilitron); BAR Issue 5; CNS 5; HGC 2, 635. Brown surfaces. Fine. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Amphora Coins FPL 45 (Winter 1991), lot 102.

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SICILY, Messana. 475-471 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 17.31 g, 11h). Charioteer driving biga of mules right; olive leaf and berry in exergue / Hare springing right. Caltabiano Series III, 122.2 (D64/R64 – this coin); HGC 2, 779. Toned.

Fine. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 343 (28 January 2015), lot 24; Seaby Coin & Medal Bulletin 737 (January 1980), no. C10.

Ex Moretti Collection – Published in Basel Exhibition 7.

SICILY, Syracuse. Dionysios I. 405-367 BC. Æ Drachm (29mm, 32.00 g, 6h). Struck circa 405-367 BC. Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet with neck guard and bowl decorated with wreath / Sea-star between two dolphins.

CNS 62; HGC 2, 1436; Basel 494 (this coin). Attractive hard green patina. VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Edward J. Waddell Inventory 53378 (ND); A. D. Moretti Collection (Numismatica Ars Classica 13, 8 October 1998), lot 494.

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SICILY, Syracuse. Timoleon and the Third Democracy. 344-317 BC. Æ Hemidrachm (24mm, 15.58 g, 2h).

Timoleontic Symmachy coinage. 1st series, circa 344-339/8 BC. Laureate head of Zeus Eleutherios right / Upright thunderbolt; barley grain to right. Castrizio Series I, 1β; CNS 71; HGC 2, 1440. Brown patina. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Nomos Obolos 4 (21 February 2016), lot 104 (reportedly from a Czech collector who purchased it from Karel Chaura, Prague [1869-1945]).

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SICILY, Syracuse. Hieron II. 275-215 BC. Æ (27mm, 18.57 g, 10h). Struck circa 230-218/5 BC. Diademed head left / Horseman riding right, holding spear; AP monogram below. CNS 195 R1 8; BAR Issue 62; HGC 2, 1548. Dark greenbrown patina. Good VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Southern Pathologist Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 350, 6 May 2015), lot 55.

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CARTHAGE, First Punic War. Circa 264-241 BC. Æ Shekel (26.5mm, 15.61 g, 12h). Carthage mint. Wreathed head of Tanit left / Horse standing right; above, radiate sun-disk flanked by uraei; Punic ‘ayin to right. CNP 46d; MAA 47 V; SNG Copenhagen (Africa) 260 var. (control mark). Attractive earthen green patina. VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Harlan J. Berk inventory cc81408 (ND).

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SKYTHIA, Geto-Dacians. Koson. Mid 1st century BC. AV Stater (21.5mm, 8.35 g, 12h). Roman consul accompanied by two lictors advancing left; monogram to left / Eagle standing left on scepter, holding wreath; pellet in exergue. Hourmouziadis dies B/c; Iliescu 1; RPC I 1701A; HGC 3, 2049. Underlying luster, minor doubling on obverse. EF.

($750) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Ponterio 106 (7 April 2000), lot 256.

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ISLANDS off THRACE, Thasos. Circa 140-110 BC. AR Tetradrachm (32mm, 16.79 g, 12h). Wreathed head of young Dionysos right / Herakles standing facing, head left, holding club, lion skin draped over left arm; M to inner left.

Prokopov, Silberprägung Group IX, obv. die V Ic6; Le Rider, Thasiennes 51; HGC 6, 358. Toned, a few marks, die breaks on obverse. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 164 (9 May 2007), lot 30.

Two Lifetime Philip II Tetradrachms

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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip II. 359-336 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 14..57 g, 7h). Pella mint. Struck circa 359-355/4 BC. Laureate head of Zeus right / Philip, raising hand and holding rein, on horseback left; monogram and rose below. Le Rider 50 (D32/R41). Toned. VF. ($750) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 325 (23 April 2014), lot 130.

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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip II. 359-336 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24.5mm, 14.39 g, 5h). Amphipolis mint. Struck circa 355-349/8 BC. Laureate head of Zeus right / Philip, raising hand and holding rein, on horseback left; trident head below.

Le Rider 91 (D41/R75); Hirsch 1039 (same dies). Toned. Good VF. ($1000) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Berk BBS 195 (29 October 2015), lot 50; CNG inventory 951899 (June 2013); Spink Numismatic Circular CXII.2 (April 2004), no. GK1198.

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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 17.08 g, 11h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Amphipolis mint. Struck under Antipater, circa 320-319 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; monogram in left field. Price 120; Troxell, Studies, Issue I2. Lightly toned. VF. Well centered on a broad flan. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex CNG inventory 263303 (January 2006); 2005 Unknown Findspot (“Seleucus I”) Hoard (CH 10.265).

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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (17.5mm, 4.21 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Kolophon mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; vertical barley grain in left field, spearhead in outer right field. Price 1752. Toned.

VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 35 (13 August 2001), lot 63705; Numismatic Fine Arts XXXIII (3 May 1994), lot 1305.

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THESSALY, Thessalian League. Mid-late 1st century BC. AR Stater (23mm, 6.14 g, 12h). Python and Kleomachides, magistrates. Head of Zeus right, wearing oak wreath / Athena Itonia advancing right, holding shield on extended left arm, preparing to hurl spear held aloft in right hand; ΘΕΣΣΑ-ΛΩΝ flanking, ΠVΘ-ΩNO[Σ] above, tripod to outer right; KΛEOMAX[IΔH] in exergue. BCD Thessaly II 848; HGC 4, 210. Toned, minor roughness. Good VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex CNG inventory 446642 (January 2019); BCD Collection (his ticket included).

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ATTICA, Athens. Circa 165-42 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31mm, 16.72 g, 12h). New Style coinage. Sokrates, Dionysodo–, and Zoilos, magistrates. Struck 116/5 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing, on amphora; magistrates’ names in fields, Apollo Delios to right, B on amphora, ME below; all within wreath. Thompson 614d (same dies); HGC 4, 1602; Egger XL [Prowe], lot 965 (same dies). Good VF. ($750) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Berk BBS 181 (7 November 2012), lot 273.

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CORINTHIA, Corinth. Circa 350/45-285 BC. AR Stater (20.5mm, 8.38 g, 10h). Pegasos flying left / Helmeted head of Athena left; Γ below chin; filleted thyrsos to right. Ravel Period V, 1025; Pegasi 416; BCD Corinth 109; HGC 4, 1848.

Toned, some roughness, deposits, cleaning marks. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Lester Merkin Coins, 18 January 1970.

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KINGS of PONTOS. Mithradates VI Eupator. Circa 120-63 BC. AV Stater (20mm, 8.35 g, 12h). First Mithradatic War issue. In the name and types of Lysimachos of Thrace. Tomis mint. Struck circa 88-86 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left; ΘЄM to inner left, TO on throne; in exergue, ornate trident left. De Luca dies D3/R13; Callataÿ p. 142, dies D4/R2; AMNG I 2481; HGC 3, 1931. Underlying luster, typical minor die wear on obverse. Good VF. ($750) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Berk BBS 111 (28 October 1999) lot 20.

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AEOLIS, Kyme. Circa 155-143 BC. AR Tetradrachm (32mm, 15.84 g, 12h). Stephanophoric type. Philodoxos, magistrate. Head of the Amazon Kyme right, wearing tainia / Horse prancing right; one-handled cup below, ΦΙΛΟΔΟΞΟΣ in exergue; all within wreath. Oakley obv. die 67(?); SNG Copenhagen –; BMC 75. Lightly toned, some die wear and marks on obverse, scratches and smoothing on reverse. VF. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Berk BBS 181 (7 November 2012), lot 324; Lewis Egnew Collection (Superior, 30 May 1995), lot 7522.

Ex Norman Davis Collection

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AEOLIS, Myrina. Circa 160-143 BC. AR Tetradrachm (32mm, 16.21 g, 12h). Stephanophoric type. Laureate head of Apollo right / Apollo Grynios standing right, holding phiale and filleted laurel branch; monogram to left, omphalos and amphora at feet to right; all within laurel wreath. Sacks Issue 18; SNG Copenhagen 221; Davis 207 (this coin). Toned, some roughness and deposits, a little die wear on obverse. VF. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Pegasi BBS 140 (2 August 2011), lot 104; Norman Davis Collection.

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ISLANDS off CARIA, Kos. Nikias. Circa 38-31 BC. Æ (31mm, 20.95 g, 12h). Charmylos, magistrate. Filleted head right / Laureate head of Asklepios right; XAPM[YΛOΣ] to left. Stefanaki Series XIX, Issue 51, 2231 (this coin, illustrated); RPC I 2731; HGC 6, 1330. Dark green patina, some roughness, short flan crack. Near VF. Rare. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 145 (9 August 2006), lot 95; Classical Numismatic Group XXVII (29 September 1993), lot 619.

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PAMPHYLIA, Aspendos. Circa 380/75-330/25 BC. AR Stater (22.5mm, 10.82 g, 11h). Two wrestlers grappling; AΦ between / Slinger in throwing stance right; triskeles to right; all within pelleted square border. Tekin Series 4; SNG BN 83. Lightly toned, struck with worn dies. VF. Well centered. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Berk BBS 202 (26 October 2017), lot 99.

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Salome, Daughter of Herodias Cited by Josephus Antiquities 18.5

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KINGS of ARMENIA MINOR. Aristoboulos, with Salome. AD 54-92. Æ (22mm, 5.35 g, 12h). Dated RY 13 (AD 66/7). [B]ACIΛEΩC APICTOB[OYΛO]Y ET [IΓ], diademed and draped bust of Aristobulus left / BACIΛIC-CHC C[AΛOMHC], diademed and draped bust of Salome left. Meshorer 365 corr. (date); Hendin 1257a; Kovacs 300; RPC I 3840 corr. (same). Dark green patina. Near VF. Rare. ($3000) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 109 (12 September 2018), lot 191.

Salome is described in the Gospels (Matthew 14 and Mark 6) only as the daughter of Herodias, who asked Herod Antipas for the head of John the Baptist in return for his daughter’s risqué dance for the king. Salome’s name is supplied by Josephus in Antiquities 18.5, where he also informs us that she grew up to marry her great-uncle Philip the Tetrarch and, after Philip’s death, her cousin Aristoboulos, who is featured on the obverse of this coin and with whom Salome had three sons. Aristoboulos was the son of Herod V of Chalkis and great grandson of Herod I, and was appointed king of Armenia Minor in the first year of Nero’s reign.

The present issue was struck in 66/7 CE (year 13 of Aristoboulos’ reign), the first year of the Jewish war and around 40 years since the execution of John the Baptist, which has been tentatively dated to some time between 25 and 29 CE. Hendin (5th ed., p. 275) suggests that Aristoboulos struck this issue for propagandistic and political purposes, in the first year of the war, as a show of loyalty to Rome and his patron Nero.

When RPC was published, citing three known examples of this type, the date was off the flan on two pieces and the one example with partial date had been tentatively read as date Α or Η (RPC p. 570). Frank Kovacs subsequently discovered an example with a clear date 13 (Hendin p. 275, pl. 24, same obverse die as the present coin), and Kovacs’ opinion was that other reported dates were most likely mis-readings of that date. The publication of additional specimens has since confirmed Kovacs’ opinion, and it is now clear that all coins of this type are dated year 13.

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COELE-SYRIA, Chalkis ad Libanon. Lysanias. Tetrarch, 40-36 BC. Æ (18.5mm, 6.12 g, 12h). Laureate head right; monogram below chin / Athena standing left, holding Nike and grounded shield; monogram to right. Herman 12; RPC I 4770; SNG Copenhagen 415-6; HGC 9, 1449. Dark green-brown patina, light roughness. Near VF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 27 (22 April 2001), lot 62313.

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SELEUKID EMPIRE. Demetrios I Soter. 162-150 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31.5mm, 16.56 g, 1h). Antioch on the Orontes mint. Undated issue, struck 162-155/4 BC. Diademed head right within wreath / Tyche, holding scepter and cornucopia, seated left on throne supported by tritoness right; monogram to outer left. SC 1638.1a; HGC 9, 795f. Lightly toned, area of flat strike, light marks. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Freeman & Sear 16 (5 June 2009), lot 221.

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SELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos VII Euergetes (Sidetes). 138-129 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 16.62 g, 12h). Antioch on the Orontes mint. Diademed head right / Athena Nikephoros standing left, resting hand on shield, and propping spear on her arm; to outer left, mint monogram above Π; Φ to inner right; all within wreath. SC 2061.4b; Lorber, Die, Group 1, 929–32 (obv. die A104); SMA 292; HGC 9, 1067d. Good VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Freeman & Sear 16 (5 June 2009), lot 223.

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SELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos VIII Epiphanes (Grypos). 121/0-97/6 BC. AR Tetradrachm (30.5mm, 16.28 g, 12h). Ptolemaïs (Ake) mint. Diademed head right / Zeus Ouranios standing left; M to outer left; all within wreath. SC 2335.2a; HGC 9, 1197h. Lightly toned, light porosity. Good VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Freeman & Sear 16 (5 June 2009), lot 233.

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SELEUKID EMPIRE. Philip I Philadelphos. Circa 95/4-76/5 BC. AR Tetrdrachm (26.5mm, 15.98 g, 12h).

Antioch on the Orontes mint. Struck circa 88/7–76/5 BC. Diademed head right / Zeus Nikephoros seated left; to outer left, Φ above A; monogram below throne; all within wreath. SC 2463.2a; HGC 9, 1319. Lightly toned, a few light marks. VF.

($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Berk BBS 183 (28 March 2013), lot 168; Robert Effler Collection.

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PHOENICIA, Sidon. Uncertain king. Circa 401-333 BC. AR Dishekel (28mm, 25.02 g, 12h). Phoenician galley left; [control mark above(?), waves below] / Persian king and driver in chariot left; behind, king of Sidon, in Egyptian style garments, holding cultic scepter and votive vase, walking left. Cf. HGC 10, 236, 242, 256, 258, 260, or 264. Toned. Fine.

($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Pars Coins inventory PCW-G1406 (January 2008).

32.

JUDAEA, Herodians. Herod I (the Great). 40-4 BCE. Æ Eight Prutot (23.5mm, 5.69 g, 12h). Jerusalem or Samarian mint. Dated RY 3 (38/7 BCE). Ornate helmet; palms flanking / Tripod; LΓ (date) to left, monogram to right. A&F Type 1, Series II, dies O20/R69, 1 (this coin); Hendin 1169; HGC 10, 651; DCA 804. Earthen green-brown patina. Good VF. Well centered and struck. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Antiqua XV (2009), no. 62.

33.

JUDAEA, Herodians. Agrippa I. 37-43 CE. Æ Prutah (16.5mm, 3.05 g, 11h). Jerusalem mint. Dated RY 6 (41/2 CE). Umbrella-like canopy with fringes / Three grain ears; L-ς (date) flanking. Meshorer 120; Hendin 1244; RPC I 4981.

Black patina, light earthen deposits. VF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex CNG inventory 731848 (May 2002).

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JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. AR Zuz – Denarius (19mm, 3.62 g, 6h). Jerusalem mint. Undated issue, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). Grape bunch on vine tendril; “Shim’on’” (in Hebrew) around / Elongated kithara; “For the Freedom of Jerusalem” (in Hebrew) around. Mildenberg 172 (O22/R97); Meshorer 274a; Hendin 734; Bromberg 519 (same dies). Lightly toned, overstruck on a denarius or drachm of Trajan (traces visible). Good VF. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Edward J. Waddell inventory C40461 (ND).

35.

PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Xerxes I to Darios II. Circa 485-420 BC. AR Siglos (14mm, 5.43 g). LydoMilesian standard. Sardes mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow / Incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb, Group A/B (pl. XII, 17); Meadows, Administration 322; BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 17; Sunrise 25. Granular surfaces, scratches, a couple of bankers’ marks. Near VF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Nomos Obolos 12 (31 March 2019), lot 491.

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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Darios II to Artaxerxes II. Circa 420-375 BC. AR Siglos (14.5mm, 5.50 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow / Incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb, Group C (pl. XIV, 36); Meadows, Administration –; BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 15; Sunrise 29. Toned, earthen deposits on reverse. VF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 358 (26 August 2015), lot 176.

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EGYPT, Pharaonic Kingdom. Uncertain pharaoh(s). Late 5th–mid 4th centuries BC. AR Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 17.08 g, 9h). Imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; all within incuse square. Van Alfen, Mechanisms, Group III.A.1, Fig. 1 = Buttrey Type B. Toned. Good VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Freeman & Sear inventory G10316 (November 2010).

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KINGS of MAURETANIA. Juba II, with Kleopatra Selene. 25 BC-AD 24. AR Denarius (16.5mm, 3.01 g, 6h).

Caesarea mint. Struck circa AD 11-23. Diademed head of Juba right / Draped bust of Kleopatra Selene left. Mazard 361; MAA 108; SNG Copenhagen 566. Toned, off center, deposits on obverse. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex H. Schulman FPL [1] (September 1972), no. 46.

Juba II was born about 50 BC, the son of King Juba of Numidia who lost his kingdom and his life following Caesar’s victory over the Pompeians at Thapsus in 46 BC. The child was brought to Rome to adorn the dictator’s triumph and then remained in the capital, where he received his education and was later granted Roman citizenship. During this time, he became a close friend of Octavian, thirteen years his senior. In 25 BC, Octavian, now Rome’s first emperor under the name of Augustus, granted his friend Juba the North African Kingdom of Mauretania, which had been annexed by the Romans following the death of Bocchus III in 33. About five years later, Juba II married the 20-year-old Kleopatra Selene, daughter of Mark Antony and Queen Kleopatra VII of Egypt, who had been brought up by the emperor’s sister, Octavia, following her parents’ suicide in Alexandria in 30 BC. Their rule over Mauretania was benevolent, and quite prosperous, though there was constant border security problems. Juba survived to an advanced age and was eventually succeeded by Ptolemy, his son by Kleopatra Selene, in AD 24.

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KINGS of MAURETANIA. Juba II, with Kleopatra Selene. 25 BC-AD 24. Æ Half Unit (24mm, 11.27 g, 3h).

Caesarea mint. Diademed and draped bust of Juba right / Diademed and draped bust of Kleopatra right. Mazard 373 var. (position of legends); MAA 218; SNG Copenhagen 611 var. (same). Green patina, some roughness, chipped around edge.

Fine. Rare. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Frank Kovacs.

40.

KINGS of MAURETANIA. Ptolemy. AD 24-40. Æ Half Unit (25mm, 7.94 g, 8h). Caesarea mint. Diademed head right / Lion standing right; star above. Mazard 498; MAA 351a; SNG Copenhagen 665 var. (lion leaping). Green patina, some roughness. VF. Very rare. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Frank Kovacs. Lot also includes a Spink stock ticket for this coin..

Oriental Greek Ex Fred B. Shore Collection

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KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraatakes, with Musa. Circa 2 BC-AD 4. AR Drachm (21mm, 3.77 g, 2h). Ekbatana mint.

Struck circa AD 1-4. Diademed bust of Phraatakes left; Nikai flying right before, and left behind, crowning him / Crowned bust of Musa right; monogram below chin. Sellwood 58.9; Sunrise 404; Shore 324 (this coin). Toned. Good VF. Rare.

($1000) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex CNG Inventory 731995 (July 2001); Fred B. Shore Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 36, 5 December 1995), lot 324.

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KINGS of PARTHIA. Pakoros I. Circa AD 78-120. AR Drachm (19.5mm, 3.82 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Diademed bust left / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow. Sellwood 78.3 (Vologases III); Sunrise –; Shore 413-4 (Vologases III). Toned, a couple of edge splits. Good VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

43.

BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Hermaios Soter. Circa 105-90 BC. CU Tetradrachm (23mm, 9.63 g, 6h).

Posthumous issue struck by Indo-Skythians, circa 50-5 BC. Diademed and draped bust right / Zeus seated slightly left, raising hand and holding scepter; monogram to left; uncertain Kharosthi letter to right. Senior, Hermaios 41aT.1; Bopearachchi Série 20; HGC 12, 301. Brown surfaces, cleaning marks, areas of weak strike. VF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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Central Asian

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INDO-SKYTHIANS, Northern Satraps. Rajuvula. Circa 25-15 BC. CU Drachm (12mm, 2.21 g, 3h). Diademed and draped bust right / Athena Alkidemos standing left; monogram? and O to left. Cf. Senior 152 (for type); HGC 12, 734.

Toned with traces of underlying red. VF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Schulman Coin & Mint (6 February 1974), lot 828.

Roman Provincial

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SPAIN, Acci. Tiberius, with Germanicus and Drusus Caesars. AD 14-37. Æ (34mm, 20.33 g, 12h). Bare head of Tiberius right / Bare heads of Germanicus and Drusus, vis-à-vis. ACIP 3005; RPC I 137. Green and brown patina, scratches.

Fine. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex J. S. Wagner Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 185, 2 April 2008), lot 161; Prof. H. H. Scullard Collection.

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SPAIN, Carthago Nova. Gaius (Caligula), with Caesonia. AD 37-41. Æ As (27mm, 10.15 g, 8h). Cn. Atellius Flaccus and Cn. Pompeius Flaccus, duoviri. Laureate head of Caligula right / Draped bust of Caesonia, as Salus, right. ACIP 3155; Burgos 613; RPC I 185. Brown surfaces, traces of deposits, roughness, a few scratches. Fine. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Frank S. Robinson, June 1992.

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SPAIN, Celsa. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ As (28.5mm, 12.64 g, 10h). L. Cornelius Terrenus and M. Iunius Hispanus, duoviri. Bare head right within wreath / Bull standing right, head facing. ACIP 3161d; RPC I 270. Earthen green patina. VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 440 (20 March 2019), lot 322.

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SPAIN, Hispalis. Tiberius, with Germanicus and Drusus Caesars. AD 14-37. Æ As (28.5mm, 13.00 g, 12h).

Struck AD 14-19. Laureate head of Tiberius left / Bare heads of Germanicus and Drusus, vis-à-vis. ACIP 3361; RPC I 74.

Brown surfaces. Fine. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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SPAIN, Julia Traducta. Augustus, with Caius and Lucius Caesars. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ Dupondius (32mm, 17.25 g, 12h). Elegant series. Struck 12-6 BC. Bare head of Augustus left / Bare heads of Caius and Lucius, back-to-back. ACIP 3351; RPC I 107. Brown surfaces. Fair. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.

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SPAIN, Segobriga. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ As (28mm, 10.96 g, 6h). Laureate head right / Horseman riding right, holding spear. ACIP 3242a; RPC I 472. Green and brown surfaces, some roughness and scratches, edge splits. Good Fine. ($100)

From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Archer M. Huntington Collection, ANS 1001.1.21025 (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 322, 12 March 2014), lot 464.

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SPAIN, Segobriga. Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Æ As (28mm, 11.86 g, 2h). Laureate head left / SEGO/BRIGA in two lines within oak wreath with large central jewel. ACIP 3246; RPC I 476. Brown surfaces, minor roughness. Near VF.

($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Archer M. Huntington Collection, ANS 1001.1.24178 (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 322, 12 March 2014), lot 467.

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SPAIN, Uncertain mint. Cn. Statilius Libo. Praefectus, circa 43-36 BC or later. Æ Semis (22mm, 6.71 g, 1h).

Bare head of Libo right / Patera and praefericulum set on ground line. ACIP 2645; RPC I 483 . Dark green surfaces, minor smoothing. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 53 (15 March 2000), lot 1020.

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GAUL, Nemausus. Augustus, with Agrippa. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ As (27mm, 11.23 g, 5h). Struck circa 9/8-3 BC. Heads of Agrippa left, wearing rostral crown and laurel wreath, and Augustus right, wearing oak wreath, back to back / Crocodile right chained to palm frond with short fronds; wreath with long ties above, palms fronds below. RPC I 524 corr.

(Augustus with laurel wreath); RIC I 158. Green and brown patina, pitting, strike a bit uneven, some flan preparation marks.

Near VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Francis J. Rath (lot includes his envelope).

54.

GAUL, Vienna. Octavian, with Divus Julius Caesar. Circa 36 BC. Æ Dupondius (3032mm, 14.19 g, 12h). Bare heads of Divus Julius Caesar left and Augustus right, back to back / Prow of galley, with multi-tier superstructure, right. RPC I 517; RIC I 158. Brown surfaces, hairline die break on obverse. Good Fine. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from the Luvier Coin Co. FPL 21 (1972), no. 166.

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ISLANDS off SICILY, Sardinia. Uselis?. M. Atius Balbus. Circa 38-31 BC. Æ (24mm, 6.49 g, 2h). Bare head of Balbus left / Radiate head of Sardus Pater right; spear behind. RPC I 625; FITA pp. 150-2. Earthen dark brown patina, some roughness. Fine. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Coin Galleries (17 February 1999), lot 145.

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MOESIA INFERIOR, Marcianopolis. Philip I, with Otacilia Severa. AD 244-249. Æ Pentassarion (28.5mm, 13.31 g, 12h). Prastina Messallinus, legatus consularis. Struck AD 244-247. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Philip vis-à-vis draped bust of Otacilia Severa, wearing stephane / Hera standing left, holding phiale and scepter; E (mark of value) to left. H&J, Marcianopolis 6.41.3.1; Varbanov 2077. Black-green patina, traces of earthen encrustation. Good VF. Rare.

($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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KINGS of THRACE. Rhoemetalces I & Pythadoris, with Augustus. Circa 11 BC-AD 12. Æ (23.5mm, 11.01 g, 6h). Diademed head of Rhoemetalces I and draped bust of Pythodoris, conjoined right / Bare head of Augustus right. RPC I 1711; Youroukova 204-8. Dark brown surfaces, roughness. VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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KINGS of THRACE. Rhoemetalces III, with Gaius (Caligula). Circa AD 38-46. Æ (30mm, 23.89 g, 6h). Struck AD 38-41. Laureate head of Gaius (Caligula) left / Gaius seated left on curule chair, presenting diadem with right hand to Rhoemetalces, standing right, cradling spear in left arm and receiving diadem with right hand. RPC I 1722; Youroukova 212-3 = Mouchmov 5804; BMC 1-2; SNG Copenhagen –. Red-brown and green surfaces, roughness, minor smoothing. VF.

($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Frank L. Kovacs.

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MACEDON (Roman Province). Q. Hortensius Q. f. Hortalus. Proconsul, 44-43 BC. Æ (25mm, 13.42 g, 6h).

Cassandraea or Dium mint. Bare head of Hortensius right / Plow right; yoke above; measuring rod to right. RPC I 1509; Kermydi-Sicilianou, Hortensius, 1-19; FITA, p. 33. Dark green patina, some earthen deposits. Near VF. Extremely rare. Only 4 on Coin Archives, including this coin. ($1000) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Belgica Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 415, 28 February 2018), lot 295.

The last example of this type sold for £2600 hammer in Roma in March 2021

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MACEDON, Stobi. Titus & Domitian. As Caesars, AD 69-79 and AD 69-81. Æ (23.5mm, 7.05 g, 6h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Titus right vis-à-vis bare head of Domitian left / Figure standing left, holding patera(?) and long scepter; all within tetrastyle temple set on three-tiered base; globe in pediment. RPC II 311; Josifovski 25 (V11/R12); Varbanov 3807. Brown surfaces. Good VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Harlan J. Berk. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 54 (14 June 2000). lot 1073.

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MACEDON, Thessalonica. Claudius, with Britannicus. AD 41-54. Æ (24mm, 8.50 g, 6h). Struck circa AD 5354(?). Bare head of Claudius left; c/m: head of Apollo right / Bareheaded and draped bust of Britannicus left within wreath.

For coin: Touratsoglou, Thessaloniki, 51 (V224/R45); RPC I 1588; for c/m: Howgego 1. Dark brown surfaces. Good Fine.

($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 58 (19 September 2001), lot 904; Classical Numismatic Group 49 (17 March 1999), lot 893.

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MACEDON, Uncertain (Pella or Dium?). Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ (25mm, 13.13 g, 12h). M. Fictorius and M. Septimius, duoviri quinquennales. Laureate head right / / Name and titles of duoviri in three lines within laurel wreath. RPC 1528.9 (this coin; illustrated); Varbanov 3709 (Pella). Black-green surfaces, some roughness. VF. Rare. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Patrick Villemur Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 78, 14 May 2008), lot 1204; Superior FPL (Winter 1982), no. 166..

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MACEDON, Uncertain (Philippi?). Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ (19mm, 4.05 g, 6h). Bare head right / Two founders driving yoke of oxen right, plowing pomerium. RPC I 1656; SNG BN 1439-48 (Parium). Dark green and brown surfaces. VF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex R.M. Smythe Inventory 3020564664 (30 April 2003).

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EPIRUS, Nicopolis. Agrippa. Died 12 BC. Æ (19mm, 4.43 g, 3h). Bare head left / Dolphin entwined right around trident. RPC 1367.17 (this coin). Red-brown surfaces. VF. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 47 (16 September 1998), lot 869; John Quincy Adams & Descendants Collection/Massachusetts Historical Society (Stack’s, 5 March 1971), lot 955.

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THESSALY, Koinon of Thessaly. Nero. AD 54-68. Æ Diassarion (22mm, 9.52 g, 6h). Aristion, strategos. Struck AD 66/7-67/8. ΝЄΡΩΝ ΘЄCCΑΛΩΝ, laureate head right / APIΣTIΩN/OΣ ΣTPATH/ΓOY, Apollo Kitharoidos standing right, holding kithara in his left hand, playing it with his right. BCD Thessaly II 931.1 var. (arrangement of legend); Burrer Em. 1, Series 1, 1.1 (A1/R1 – this coin, illustrated on pl. 9); RPC I 1439. Brown patina. Near VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex BCD Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 325, 23 April 2014), lot 39.

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THESSALY, Koinon of Thessaly. Nero. AD 54-68. Æ Tetrassarion (31.1mm, 19.82 g, 12h). Laouchos, strategos.

Struck AD 66/7-67/8. ΝΕ[ΡΩΝ ΚΑΙ] ΣΑΡ ΘE[ΣΣΑΛΩΝ], laureate head right / [ΛΑ]ΟYΧΟY Σ ΤΡΑΤ ΗΓΟY, horse standing right, with reins held by Thessalia standing facing to right, holding grain ear and poppy. BCD Thessaly II 933; Burrer 44 (A15/R32–this coin cited); RPC I 1442. Dark green to black patina with tan highlights, light scratches. Near VF.

($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex BCD Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 429, 26 September 2018), lot 257, purchased from Baldwin’s, May 1970; Robert Hecht Collection; T. O. Mabbott Collection (Hans M. F. Schulman, 6 June 1969), lot 749.

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THESSALY, Koinon of Thessaly. Nero. AD 54-68. Æ Triassarion (29.7mm, 12.90 g, 12h). Laouchos, strategos.

Struck AD 66/7-67/8. ΝΕΡΩΝ Κ[ΑΙ ΣΑΡ ΘEΣΣ]ΑΛΩΝ, laureate head right / ΛΑΟYΧΟY Σ ΤΡΑΤ ΗΓΟY, Apollo seated right on throne, holding cithara and raising right hand over head. BCD Thessaly II 941; Burrer 74 (A26/R51); RPC I 1444. Dark green to black patina with light earthen highlights/deposits, some cleaning marks around portrait. Near VF.

($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex BCD Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 429, 26 September 2018), lot 258.

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THESSALY, Koinon of Thessaly. Nero. AD 54-68. Æ Diassarion (29.724mm, 12.90 g, 12h). Laouchos, strategos.

Struck AD 66/7-67/8. ΝΕΡΩΝ ΚΑΙΣ ΑΡ ΘΕCCΑΛΩΝ, laureate head right / ΛΑΟVΧΟV CΤΡΑΤΗΓ[ΟV], Nike advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond. BCD Thessaly II 944.1; Burrer Em. 2, 86 (A31/R60); RPC I 1445. Green patina. Near VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex BCD Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 226, 27 January 2010), lot 367.

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ACHAEA, Uncertain. Mark Antony & Octavia. Summer 37 BC. Æ As (16mm, 5.28 g, 12h). Fleet Coinage. Light series. M. Oppius Capito, propraetor and praefectus classis. Jugate heads of Antony and Octavia right / Quinquereme sailing right. Amandry, Bronze II Series 2C; RPC I 1470. Green and brown patina, some roughness. Fine. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex CNG inventory 726807 (June 2001).

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ACHAEA, Patrae. Claudius. AD 41-54. Æ As (25mm, 11.56 g, 1h). Legionary issue. Bare head left / Aquila between two signa; X XII in exergue. BCD Peloponnesos II 2782 (this coin); RPC I 1256. Even dark green patina. Near VF.

($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex BCD Collection (Classical Numisamtic Group 81, 20 May 2009), lot 2782, purchased from F. Kovacs, December 1996.

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CRETE, Cnossus. Gaius (Caligula), with Germanicus. AD 37-41. Æ (23mm, 7.22 g, 6h). Pulcher and Varius, duoviri. Laureate head of Gaius (Caligula) right / Laureate head of Germanicus right. Svoronos, Numismatique 204; RPC I 996. Brown surfaces, some roughness. Near VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex CNG inventory 716283 (October 1999).

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CRETE, Cnossus. Nero, with Octavia. AD 54-68. Æ (26mm, 8.51 g, 6h). Bareheaded bust of Nero right, slight drapery on shoulder; scepter behind / Bust of Octavia, crescent above, and Nero, star above, vis-à-vis. Svoronos, Numismatique 217; RPC I 1005. Light green and brown surfaces. Fine. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex J. S. Wagner Collection (Classical Nnumismatic Group Electronic Auction 197, 15 October 2008), lot 60 (includes his ticket).

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PONTUS, Uncertain mint. Late 1st century BC. Æ (20mm, 7.28 g, 12h). Bare head right; Q (quaestor) below / Two togate figures standing facing, preparing to sacrifice pig; FETIA below. SNG Leypold 69; RPC 2156. Black-green patina, earthen deposits, pitting on reverse, minor soothing. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Nomos Obolos 4 (21 February 2016), lot 309.

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KINGS of PONTUS. Polemo II, with Nero. AD 38-64. AR Drachm (18mm, 3.54 g, 6h). Dated RY 17 (AD 54/5).

Diademed head of Polemo right / Laureate head of Nero right; ETOYC up to left, IZ (date) up to right. RPC II 3829; RG 35.

Toned, obverse slightly off center. Near VF. Rare. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Schulman Coin & Mint (25 July 1972), lot 1062.

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BITHYNIA, Koinon of Bithynia. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ (27mm, 13.11 g, 6h). Radiate head right / Octastyle temple façade; pellet in pediment. RPC III 996; RG 45. Even green patina, minor smoothing. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 63 (21 May 2003), lot 1007; Classical Numismatic Group 57 (4 April 2001), lot 797.

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MYSIA, Parium. Octavian, with Agrippa. 27 BC. Æ (29mm, 14.18 g, 12h). Bare head of Octavian right / Bare head of Agripparight. SNG BN 1431; RPC I 2260. Green and red patina. Near VF. Rare. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 52 (6 November 2002), lot 84.

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MYSIA, Pergamum. Tiberius, with Julia Augusta (Livia). AD 14-37. Æ (19mm, 3.08 g, 6h). P. Petronius P.f., proconsul of Asia. Dated year 6 of an uncertain era (before AD 29). Draped bust of Julia Augusta and laureate head of Tiberius, vis-à-vis / Statue of Divus Augustus, holding spear, facing within tetrastyle temple façade; clipeus in pediment. SNG BN 2039; RPC I 2369. Earthen green patina, a few cleaning marks. Fine. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 42 (12 November 2001), lot 64939.

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TROAS, Ilium. Gaius (Caligula), with Divus Augustus. AD 37-41. Æ (25mm, 10.52 g, 12h). Bare head of Gaius right vis-à-vis radiate head of Divus Augustus left / Draped bust of Roma right and draped bust of Synkletos (Senate) right, vis-à-vis; between, Athena, holding spear and shield, standing facing on low pedestal. Bellinger T120; RPC I 2312. Green and brown patina. Fine. Rare. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 101 (10 November 2004), lot 85.

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AEOLIS, Aegae. Britannicus. AD 41-55. Æ (19mm, 3.21 g, 12h). Chaleos (Apollodoros Popliou), magistrate.

Struck circa AD 43-48. Bare head right / Jupiter standing left, holding eagle and scepter. RPC I 2431. Dark brown patina, earthen deposits, flan crack and edge split. VF. Rare. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Nomos Obolos 4 (21 February 2016), lot 553.

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Son of the Roman Historian Pollio and Enemy of Tiberius

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AEOLIS, Temnus. temp. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ (18mm, 3.51 g, 12h). Issue of C. Asinius Gallus, proconsul of Asia. Apollas, son of Phanias, magistrate. Struck 5 BC. Bare head of Asinius Gallus right / Head of Dionysus, wearing ivy wreath. RPC I 2447. Green patina, some roughness. Near VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

81 82 81.

IONIA, Smyrna. Gaius (Caligula), with Germanicus and Agrippina Senior. AD 37-41. Æ (21mm, 5.80 g, 6h).

Marcus Acilius Aviola, proconsul, and Menophanes, magistrate. Struck circa AD 37-38. Laureate head of Caligula right / Draped bust of Agrippina right, facing bare head of Germanicus left. Klose XXIX; RPC I 2471. Brown surfaces, some roughness. Fine. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 38 (24 September 2001), lot 64279.

82.

IONIA, Smyrna. Britannicus(?). AD 41-55. Æ (17mm, 4.47 g, 12h). Philistos and Eikadios, magistrates. Struck circa AD 50-54. Bareheaded and draped bust right / Victory advancing right, carrying trophy over shoulder. Klose Type XXXI; RPC I 2476 (Nero as Caesar, under Claudius); SNG Copenhagen 1351; SNG von Aulock 2203-4. Earthen dark green patina.

VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Holyland Numsimatics.

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Listed in RPC

84

83.

IONIA, Smyrna. Nero, with Poppaea. AD 54-68. Æ (25mm, 9.65 g, 12h). Klaros, strategos, and Hermogenes, magistrate. Struck AD 62-65. Laureate head of Nero and draped bust of Poppaea, vis-à-vis / Jupiter enthroned left, holding scepter. Klose 12 (V6/R9); RPC I 2482.20 (this coin). Green patina, worn at highest points, traces of earthen deposits, some flan preparation marks. VF. Rare. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Freeman & Sear. Ex Gorny & Mosch 141 (10 October 2005), lot 210.

Rare Statilia Messalina 84.

LYDIA, Hypaepa. Nero, with Statilia Messalina. AD 54-68. Æ (23mm, 6.51 g, 6h). Gaius Julius Hegesippus, grammateus. Struck circa AD 66-68. Draped bust of Messalina and laureate head of Nero, vis-à-vis / Facing cult statue of Artemis. RPC I 2543; SNG Copenhagen 191-2. Earthen green patina. Good Fine. Rare. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 58 (19 September 2001), lot 938.

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Very Rare M. Tullius Cicero Minor - Proconsul ofAsia

85.

LYDIA, Magnesia ad Sipylum. M. Tullius Cicero Minor. Proconsul of Asia, early to mid 20s BC. Æ (25mm, 9.07 g, 12h). Theodoros, magistrate. Bare head of Cicero Minor right / Right hand holding wreath, grain ears, and vine branch with grape bunch. RPC 2448; BMC 13-5; FITA 385; Stumpf 142; Klose & Stumpf 106. Green patina. Fine. Very rare – twelve listed in RPC, all in museums. Only three, including this coin, appearing in CoinArchives (others are CNG 78, lot 1312 and CNG E-306, lot 248). ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 94 (18 September 2013), lot 891.

86 87 88 86.

LYDIA, Magnesia ad Sipylum. Augustus, with Livia, Caius, and Lucius. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ (20mm, 6.08 g, 12h).

Dionysios son of Kilias, priest of Augustus. Laureate head of Augustus and draped bust of Livia conjoined right / Bare heads of Caius and Lucius, vis-à-vis. RPC I 2449; SNG München 254; CRE Ashmolean 1358. Earthen dark green patina, minor porosity. Fine. Rare. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Richard Prideaux Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 78, 14 May 2008), lot 1313.

87.

LYDIA, Philadelphia. Nero. AD 54-68. Æ (18mm, 4.29 g, 9h). Ti. Nikanor, magistrate. Struck AD 54-59.

Bareheaded and draped bust right / Hekate standing facing, holding torch in each hand. RPC I 3041A (same obv. die as illustration). Earthen dark-green patina, some roughness. Near VF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Berk BBS 192 (9 October 2014), lot 387.

88.

LYDIA, Sardis. Germanicus, with Drusus. Caesars, AD 4-19 and AD 4-23, respectively. Æ (17mm, 3.78 g, 12h).

Bare head of Germanicus right / Bare head of Drusus right. RPC I 2992; SNG von Aulock –; SNG Copenhagen –; BMC 110-2.

Brown and green patina, some roughness, flan crack. Fine. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Luviere Coin Co. FPL 25 (1973), no. 198.

89 90 89.

LYDIA, Thyateira. Nero, with Poppaea. AD 54-68. Æ (20mm, 3.58 g, 12h). Struck circa AD 62. Laureate head of Nero right / Draped bust of Poppaea right. RPC I 2383; BMC 65. Black-green patina, light flan preparation marks. Near VF.

($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Garth R. Drewry Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 126, 9 November 2005), lot 210.

90.

LYDIA, Tralles. Vedius Pollio. Legate of Asia, circa 29/8-27 BC. Æ (20mm, 5.88 g, 12h). Menandros, son of Parrhasios, magistrate. Bare head of Vedius Pollio right; uncertain object behind / Laureate head of Zeus right. RPC I 2635; SNG München 718; SNG Copenhagen 688; BMC 76-8. Earthen dark green patina, areas of chipped patina. Fine.

($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 329 (25 June 2014), lot 263.

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91 92 91.

ISLANDS off CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Nero. AD 54-68. Æ (238mm, 26.94 g, 12h). Struck circa AD 62-68.

Laureate head right / Nike standing left on prow, holding wreath and palm frond; rose to lower left. RPC I 2772.9 = Lindgen & Kovacs A705A (this coin). Green and brown patina, some roughness, flan crack. Near VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex R. M. Smythe Inventory 3014202313 (26 March 2003); Henry Clay Lindgren Collection.

92.

PHRYGIA, Cibyra. Domitian, with Domitia. AD 81-96. Æ (25mm, 6.43 g, 6h). Claudius Bias, archiereus.

Laureate head of Domitian and draped bust of Domitia, vis-à-vis / Zeus seated left, holding phiale and scepter. RPC II 1262.20 = Lindgren & Kovacs 920 (this coin); SNG Copenhagen 284; BMC 43. Earthen green patina, hairline flan crack. Near VF.

($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Henry Clay Lindgren Collection.

Paullus Fabius Maximus, Proconsul of Asia

93.

PHRYGIA, Hierapolis. Paullus Fabius Maximus. Proconsul of Asia, circa 10-9 BC. Æ (16mm, 3.36 g, 12h).

Bryon son of Bryon, grammateus. Bare head of Fabius Maximus right / IEPAΠO/ΛEITΩN/BPYON in three lnes. RPC I 2934.2 (this coin); SNG München –. Earthen dark green patina. Good Fine. Rare. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Patrick Villemur Collection Classical Numismatic Group 78 (14 May 2008), lot 1342; Sternberg XXV (25 November 1991), lot 154.

Paullus Fabius Maximus, of the famed patrician gens Fabia, had served as consul in 11 BC. His time as proconsul in Asia is firmly set by the details of a solar calendar that he introduced in Asia during his tenure there (V. Ehrenberg and A.H.M. Jones, Documents Illustrating the Reign of Augustus [Oxford, 1976], pp. 115-6). Paullus Fabius was a close friend of Augustus, and his wife, Marcia, was a first cousin of the emperor.

There is speculation that he committed suicide after being linked to the controversy surrounding Julia the Elder. His brother, Africanus Fabius Maximus, was consul in 10 BC, and his portrait also appears on provincial coins, as proconsul in Africa

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95 96 94.

PHRYGIA, Laodicea ad Lycum. Nero. AD 54-68. Æ (24mm, 9.45 g, 12h). Homonoia with Smyrna. Anto- Zenon, son of Zenon, magistrate. Laureate head right / Demoi of Laodicea and Smyrna standing vis-à-vis, clasping hands and holding scepters. RPC I 2928; Franke & Nollé Type I (VsA/Rs7); SNG München 410; SNG von Aulock 3877; BMC 265-9. Green patina, cleaning marks. Good VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Group CEM (Classical Numismatic Group 90, 23 May 2012), lot 1056.

95.

PHRYGIA, Midaeum. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ (18mm, 5.12 g, 12h). Bare head of Augustus right; lituus to right / Bare male Julio-Claudian head right. von Aulock, Phrygiens 719-22; RPC I 3229. Brown surfaces. Fine. Rare.

($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex CNG inventory 716258 (October 1999).

96.

PHRYGIA, Synaus. Nero, with Agrippina Junior. AD 54-68. Æ (18mm, 5.19 g, 12h). Metrophanes, magistrate.

Struck circa AD 55. Draped bust of Agrippina and bare head of Nero, vis-à-vis / Apollo standing right, shooting arrow from bow. RPC I 3107; SNG Copenhagen 702. Earthen green patina. Near VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Ephesus Numismatics.

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97 98 97.

PAMPHYLIA, Side. Nero. AD 54-68. Æ (19mm, 5.71 g, 12h). Struck circa AD 55. Bareheaded and draped bust right / Athena standing left, holding spear and shield; pomegranate to upper left, to left at feet, serpent left. SNG BN 785; RPC I 3399. Earthen dark green patina, a few pits. Good VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex D. Alighieri Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 199, 19 November 2008), lot 359.

98.

LYCAONIA, Iconium (as Claudiconium). temp. Claudius. Æ (19mm, 4.12 g, 12h). Issue of Annius Afrinus, legate. Annius Afrinus, legate of Galatia. Struck circa AD 49-54. ANNIOC AΦPЄINOC, bare head of Annius Afrinus right / Perseus standing left, holding harpa in outstretched right hand and head of Medusa in left at side. von Aulock, Lykaoniens 245 = SNG von Aulock 8645; RPC I 3543. Brown surfaces, some roughness. Near VF. Extremely rare. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Nomos Obolos 12 (31 March 2019), lot 567.

99.

CILICIA, Anazarbus. Nero. AD 54-68. Æ Hemiassarion (18mm, 4.34 g, 12h). Dated CY 86 (AD 67/8). Laureate head right; c/m: head right / Z’, Ziegler 56 (Vs2/Rs7)3; SNG BN 2010; SNG Levante 1368 (same obv. die); RPC I 406. Blackgreen patina, minor roughness. Good VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 70 (21 September 2005), lot 638.

100 101 100.

CILICIA, Anazarbus. Domitian, with Domitia. AD 81-96. Æ (22mm, 9.24 g, 12h). Dated CY 112 (AD 93/4).

Laureate head of Domitian right / Draped bust of Domitia left; IB P (date) across field. Ziegler 77 (Vs1/Rs3); SNG BN 201920; SNG Levante –; RPC II 1749. Green and brown patina, earthen deposits. VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Nomos Obolos 12 (31 March 2019), lot 572.

101.

CILICIA, Augusta. Julia Augusta (Livia). Augusta, AD 14-29. Æ (20mm, 5.48 g, 12h). Dated CY 48 (AD 67/8).

Draped bust right / Tyche seated right, holding grain ears; below, half-length figure of river-god Saros swimming right. SNG BN 1893; SNG Levante 1238; RPC I 4013. Green and brown patina. Near VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Nomos Obolos 5 (26 June 2016), lot 525.

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102 103 102.

CILICIA, Celenderis. Domitian, with Domitia. AD 81-96. Æ (27mm, 12.57 g, 12h). Laureate head of Domitian right / Draped bust of Domitia right. SNG BN 740/741 (obv./rev.); SNG Levante 546; RPC II 1715. Green and red-brown patina, some roughness. VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 24 (11 March 2001), lot 61904.

Ex Levante Collection 103.

CILICIA, Epiphanea. Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Æ (23mm, 9.02 g, 12h). [Dated CY 107 (AD 39/40)]. Laureate head left / Tyche Soterios (Fortuna Redux) standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia; [ZP (date) to left]. SNG BN –; SNG Levante 1809 = RPC I 4068.3 (this coin). Brown surfaces, some roughness, die break on obverse. VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Edoardo Levante Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 66, 19 May 2004), lot 1132.

Ex Levante Collection

104.

CILICIA, Irenopolis-Neronias. Domitian, with Domitia. AD 81-96. Æ (24mm, 9.31 g, 12h). Dated CY 43 (AD 93/4). Laureate head of Domitian and draped bust of Domitia, vis-a vis / Tyche Soterios (Fortuna Redux) standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia; star in left field; ΓM (date) in legend. SNG BN 2250 var. (no star); SNG Levante 1603 = RPC II 1769.2 (this coin). Dark brown surfaces, worn at high points, some roughness. VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 134 (1 March 2006), lot 204; Edoardo Levante Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 66, 19 May 2004), lot 1144.

105 106 105.

CILICIA, Mopsouestia-Mopsos (as Caesarea). Claudius. AD 41-54. Æ (24mm, 7.92 g, 12h). Dated year 5 (Struck AD 45-51). Bare head right / Tyche seated right on rocks, holding grain ears; below, river-god swimming right; ETOYΣ Ē (date) to left. B. Tahberer, “A Series of Coins from an Uncertain Caesarea,” in NC 175 (2015), pp. 47-55 (for attribution to Mopsouestia-Mopsos); RPC I 4086 (as Cilicia, Uncertain Caesarea). Earthen dark green patina, minor smoothing. VF.

($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Nomos Obolos 12 (31 March 2019), lot 609.

106.

CILICIA, Olba. Titus & Domitian. As Caesars, AD 69-79 and AD 69-81. Æ (25mm, 15.81 g, 6h). Bare head of Titus right / Bare head of Domitian left. Staffieri, Olba 39 corr. (Vespasian and Domitian); SNG BN –; SNG Levante 651 corr. (same); RPC II 1720. Gray-green and brown patina. VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Gemini II (11 January 2006), lot 330 .

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107

Ex Levante Collection

108

107.

CILICIA, Pompeiopolis. Circa 66 BC or later. Æ (24mm, 9.23 g, 12h). Head of Pompey right; six-rayed star below chin / Athena standing left, holding Nike and spear; shield at side; six-rayed star to left. SNG BN –; SNG Levante Supp. 238 (this coin). Earthen dark green and brown patina. Near VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Edoardo Levante Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 90, 26 May 2004), lot 279.

Birthplace of Philosophers 108.

CILICIA, Pompeiopolis. Pseudo-autonomous issue. temp. Marcus Aurelius, AD 161-180. Æ (24mm, 10.71 g, 12h). Dated CY 229 (AD 163/4). Bareheaded and draped bust of philospher Chrysippos right, raising hand to chin; [Θ]KC (date) to left / Bareheaded and draped bust of philospher Aratos right. SNG BN –; SNG Levante –; SNG von Aulock 8712.

Thick earthen dark green patina. Fine. Very rare. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Nomos Obolos 5 (26 June 2016), lot 417.

The attribution to the philosphers Chrysippos and Aratus, is based on engravings of this coin type illustrating Gallerie der alten Griechen und Römer by Georg Wilhem Zapf (Augsburg, 1801).

Ex Levante Collection

109.

CILICIA, Seleucia ad Calycadnum. Philip I. AD 244-249. Æ (34mm, 15.81 g, 6h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Draped bust of Artemis-Tyche right, wearing polos, cornucopia behind and laureate and draped bust of Apollo left, with laurel branch before; vis-à-vis. SNG BN –; SNG Levante 777 (this coin). Green and brown surfaces. VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Edoardo Levante Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 123, 28 September 2005), lot 330.

110 111 110.

GALATIA, Koinon of Galatia. Nero, with Poppaea. AD 54-68. Æ (25mm, 12.72 g, 12h). Tavium(?) mint. Struck AD 62-65. Laureate bust of Nero right / Draped bust of Poppaea right. Arslan 5; SNG BN 2400; RPC I 3562. Brown patina, earthen deposits. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Goldberg 8 (16 February 2001), lot 3034.

111.

CAPPADOCIA, Caesarea-Eusebia. Tiberius, with Drusus Caesar. AD 14-37. AR Drachm (18mm, 3.39 g, 12h).

Struck AD 33-34. TI CAES AVG P M (TR) P XXX V, laureate head of Tiberius right / DRVSVS CAES T C AVG F COS II (TR)P IT (sic), bare head of Drusus left. Cf. RIC I 86; cf. Henseler 35; RPC 3622B/3621 (obv./rev.). Iridescent toning, weaknes in legends. Near VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 49 (17 March 1999), lot 978.

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112.

CAPPADOCIA, Caesarea-Eusebia. Germanicus, with Divus Augustus. Died AD 19 and AD 14, respectively.

AR Drachm (17mm, 3.55 g, 12h). Struck under Tiberius, AD 33-34. Radiate head of Divus Augustus left / Bare head of Germanicus right. RIC I 613 (Gaius); Henseler 36b; RPC I 3623B. Iridescent toning. Good VF. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex CNG Inventory 189173 (November 2003).

113 114 113.

CAPPADOCIA, Caesarea-Eusebia. Nero, with Divus Claudius. AD 54-68. AR Didrachm (22mm, 6.11 g, 12h).

Struck AD 63-65. Laureate head of Nero right / Laureate head of Divus Claudius left. Cf. RIC I 622; Henseler 61a; RPC 3647.

Iridescent toning, light marks. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Freeman & Sear.

114.

CAPPADOCIA, Caesarea-Eusebia. Domitian. As Caesar, AD 69-81. AR Drachm (18mm, 2.76 g, 6h). Struck AD 73-74. Laureate head right / Homonoia seated left, holding phiale and scepter. Henseler 85a; RPC II 1639. Iridescent toning, porous, small scuff on cheek. Near VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Harry N. Sneh Collection (Gemini X, 13 January 2013), lot 801.

Illustrated in RPC

115.

ASIA MINOR, Uncertain. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ (28mm, 21.90 g, 12h). Bare head right / Spear, sella quaestoria, and fiscus; Q below sella. RPC I 5409.21 (this coin, illustrated); AMNG II 29 (Pella) note; FITA 13-19 (Thessalonica[?]). Brown-black patina with traces of orange in recesses. Near VF. Rare. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Garth R. Drewry Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 69, 8 June 2005), lot 1192; Stack’s (3 May 1978), lot 602.

The similarity of this coin’s reverse to that of Aesillas led to the earlier attribution of this issue to Macedonia. Unlike the more typical club of Hercules, the presence of a spear (hasta) suggested the issuer to be an as-yet-unknown quaestor propraetore, who, unlike Aesillas, would have held the power of imperium. Based on this assumption, Grant gave the issue to M. Acilius at Thessalonica, whom he tentatively identified as Caesar’s governor of Macedonia in the final year of the Dictator’s life.

The style of the portrait is identical to a coin of the possible Cilician Colonia Iulia Veteranorum (RPC I 4082). That coin bears the additional obverse legend PRINCEPS FELIX, a title which clearly identifies the portrait as Augustus. Imhoof-Blumer and Grant both assigned the forementioned issue and our coin to the southwestern areas of the Black Sea, but to date no specimen of our coin has turned up in sites there, as one might expect if that region were its point of origin. The patination, typical of Syria, may lend support for locating this coin there; at present the lack of conclusive evidence seems to preclude a more certain attribution.

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117 116 116.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 14.94 g, 12h). Dated year 30 of the Actian Era and Cos. XIII (2/1 BC). Laureate head right / Tyche seated right on rocky outcropping, holding palm frond; below, half-length figure of river-god Orontes swimming right; in right field, monogram (=ΥΠΑTOY) and IΓ (consular iteration) above monogram (=ANTIOXIEΩN?). McAlee 185; Prieur 55; RPC I 4156; DCA 400. Iridescent toning, minor roughness. Good VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Pars Coins.

117.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ (20mm, 7.08 g, 12h). Issue of Q. Caecilius Metellus Creticus Silanus, legatus propraetore, AD 12-17. Dated year 44 of the Actian Era (AD 13/14). Laureate head of Zeus right / Ram, with head left, springing right; star above back; ΔM (date) below. RPC I, 4269; McAlee 99. Orangish earthen dark green patina, light porosity. Good Fine. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Frank L. Kovacs, 19 April 2004.

Mentioned in the Mishnah Kelim

118.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Nero. AD 54-68. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 14.98 g, 12h). Dated RY 10 and year 112 of the Caesarean Era (AD 64). Laureate bust right, wearing aegis / ETOVΣ BIP • I, eagle standing right, wings spread, on thunderbolt; palm frond to right. McAlee 265a; Prieur 89; RPC I 4188. Toned, some porosity. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Holyland Numsimatics, 2013.

In the Mishnah Kelim (17:12), this denomination is noted as a sela ha-Neronit, or “sela of Nero.”

119 120 119.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Trajan. AD 98-117. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 14.98 g, 12h). Struck AD 110/111. Laureate head of Trajan right, set on eagle standing right; club to left / Laureate bust of Melkart-Hercules right, with lion’s skin tied around neck. McAlee 460; Prieur 1515 (Tyre); RPC III 3539. Iridescent toning, light porosity, light scratches.

VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Shanna Schmidt Numsimatics, 2013.

120.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Apamea. Tiberius. AD 14-37. Æ (25mm, 9.55 g, 12h). Dated SE 326 (AD 14/5).

Laureate head right / Nike standing, right, holding wreath and palm frond; ςKT (date) to right. RPC I 4375.4 (this coin).

Brown surfaces. VF. Extremely rare variety with Nike standing right. RPC cites only four examples (including this coin), only this coin in CoinArchives. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Nomos Obolos 12 (31 March 2019), lot 608.

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122 123 121 121.

COELESYRIA, Chalcis ad Belum. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ (22mm, 5.02 g, 12h). Issue of Zenodoros, tetrarch.

[Dated SE 287 (26/5 BC)?]. Bare head of Augustus right; [date to left] / Bare head of Zenodoros left. Sofaer 52-3; RPC I 4775.

Green and brown patina, cleaning marks, roughness. Fine. Very rare. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

122.

DECAPOLIS, Nysa-Scythopolis. Aulus Gabinius. Proconsul of Syria, 57-55 BC. Æ (20mm, 6.21 g, 12h). Laureate head right; ΓA to left / Nike advancing left; ivy leaf(?) to right. Cf. RPC 4826; Barkay 2; Meshorer, City Coins –; Spijkerman –; SNG ANS –; cf. Rosenberger 1 (for type). Earthen green patina. Near VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Patrick H.C. Tan Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 97, 17 September 2014), lot 508.

Portrait of Agrippa I – Friend of Emperors and Persecutor of Apostles 123.

JUDAEA, Herodians. Agrippa I. 37-43 CE. (22mm, 8.64 g, 12h). Caesarea Maritima mint. Dated RY 7 (43/4 CE). Laureate head right / Tyche Soterios (Fortuna Redux) standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia; L Z (date to right).

Meshorer 126; Hendin 1250; RPC I 4986. Earthen green patina, some roughness. Fine. Very rare and of historical importance.

($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Waddell 40 (16 April 2001), lot 55.

124 125 126 124.

JUDAEA, Herodians. Agrippa II, with Vespasian. Circa 50-100 CE. Æ (25mm, 16.19 g, 12h). Caesarea Maritima mint. Dated year 14 of Agrippa II’s second era (73/4 CE). Laureate head of Vespasian right / Tyche-Demeter standing left, holding grain ears and cornucopia; L IΔ (date) to left. Meshorer 136; Hendin 1301a; RPC II 2245. Orangish earthen green patina. Near VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Waddell 65 (28 February 2003), lot 73.

125.

JUDAEA, Procurators. Pontius Pilate. 26-36 CE. Æ Prutah (16mm, 2.55 g, 12h). In the names of Tiberius and Julia Augusta (Livia). Jerusalem mint. Dated RY 16 of Tiberius (29/30 CE). Simpulum / Three grain ears. Meshorer 331; Hendin 1341; RPC I 4967. Orangish earthen dark green patina. Near VF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Antiqua, 13 January 2006.

126.

JUDAEA, Procurators. Pontius Pilate. 26-36 CE. Æ Prutah (15.5mm, 2.22 g, 12h). In the name of Tiberius.

Jerusalem mint. Dated RY 17 of Tiberius (30/1 CE). Lituus / L IZ (date) within wreath. Meshorer 333; Hendin 1342; RPC I 4968. Earthen dark green patina. Good Fine. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Antiqua, 13 January 2006.

127.

PHOENICIA, Tyre. Caracalla. AD 198-217. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 12.59 g, 12h). Struck AD 208-212. Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing on club right, head and tail left, with wings spread, holding wreath in beak; murex shell between legs. Prieur 1535; Bellinger 296. Iridescent toning, light scratch on obverse. VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Waddell 87 (30 July 2004), lot 20.

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128.

JUDAEA, Roman Administration. Nero, with Agrippina Junior. 54-68 CE. Æ (24mm, 10.31 g, 12h). Caesarea Panias mint. Struck 54-59 CE. Laureate and draped bust of Nero right / Agrippina seated left, crescent above head, holding branch and cornucopia. Meshorer 359; Hendin 1271; RPC I 4860. Earthen dark green patina. Fine. Rare. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Waddell 65 (28 February 2003), lot 88.

130 129 129.

JUDAEA, Roman Administration. Diva Poppaea and Diva Claudia. Died AD 65 and AD 63. Æ (19mm, 7.19 g, 12h). Caesarea Panias mint. Struck 65-68 CE. Distyle temple set upon high podium, containing statue of Diva Poppaea seated left / Hexastyle temple set upon high podium, containing statue of Diva Claudia left on basis. Meshorer 354; Hendin 1270; RPC I 4846. Earthen black-green patina. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Edward J. Waddell Inventory C35626 (November 2000).

130.

JUDAEA, Roman Administration. Nero, with Agrippina Junior. AD 54-68. Æ (20mm, 6.34 g, 12h). Caesarea Maritima mint. Struck 55 CE. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Nero left / Draped bust of Agrippina left. Meshorer 360; Hendin 1272; RPC I 4861. Earthen dark green patina. Good Fine. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Edward J. Waddell, 30 September 2001 (ticket listed as lot 62).

131 132 131.

JUDAEA, Judaea Capta. Domitian. AD 81-96. Æ (27mm, 14.58 g, 12h). Caesarea Maritima mint. Struck 9293 CE. Radiate bust right, aegis at point of bust / Palm tree with date clusters. Meshorer 394; Hendin 1458; RPC II 2307.

Orangish earthen dark green patina. Near VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Waddell 65 (28 February 2003), lot 91.

132.

JUDAEA, Judaea Capta. Domitian. AD 81-96. Æ (24mm, 10.76 g, 12h). Caesarea Maritima mint. Struck 92-93 CE. Laureate head right / Nike advancing left, holding wreath and trophy. Meshorer 395; Hendin 1459; RPC II 2308. Earthen green patina. VF. Attractive example. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Waddell 65 (28 February 2003), lot 92.

134 133 133.

JUDAEA, Judaea Capta. Domitian. AD 81-96. Æ (23.5mm, 11.02 g, 12h). Caesarea Maritima mint. Struck 92-93 CE. Laureate head right / Nike advancing left, holding wreath and trophy. Meshorer 395; Hendin 1459; RPC II 2308. Brown surfaces, traces of earthen deposits. VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Harry N. Sneh Collection (Gemini X, 13 January 2013), lot 785; Alan Levin Collection (Goldberg 41, 28 May 2007), lot 2520; Philip Y. Reinhart Estate (Superior, 3 June 1997), lot 5200.

134.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Otho. AD 69. Æ Diobol (24.5mm, 6.13 g, 12h). Dated RY 1 (AD 69). Laureate head right / Draped bust of Isis right, wearing headdress of disk and horns; L A (date) to right. Köln 256; Dattari (Savio) 334; K&G 18.14; RPC I 5368; Emmett 190.1. Brown surfaces, some verdigris and porosity. Near VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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135 136 135.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Antinoüs. Died AD 130. Æ Hemidrachm (28mm, 14.17 g, 12h). Struck RY 19 of Hadrian (AD 134/135). ANTINOOV HPωOC, draped bust right, wearing hem–hem crown / Antinoüs, cloaked and holding caduceus, on horseback right; L/I–Θ (date) in field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 8007-9; K&G 34a.2; Blum 10; RPC III 6073; Emmett 1347.19 (R3). Attractive reddish-brown patina with touches of green. Near VF. Rare. ($1000) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Wayne G. Sayles.

136.

BYZACIUM, Hadrumentum. Africanus Fabius Maximus. Proconsul, 6-5 BC. Æ (24mm, 6.64 g, 10h). C. Livineius Gallus, quaestor propraetore. Bare head of Africanus right / Elephant advancing left, trampling on serpent. MAA 92; RPC I 781. Brown surfaces, some roughness. Fine. Rare. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 78 (14 May 2008), lot 1553.

Africanus Fabius Maximus was consul in 10 BC along with Iullus Antonius, and served as proconsul of Africa in 6-5 BC. He was also a member of the septemviri epulonum, one of the offices normally held as part of the cursus honorum. One of the four quattuor amplissima collegia originally held by Roman pontiffs, the septemviri epulonum were a collegium of seven men whose purpose was to arrange public banquets at various festivals and games held in Rome.

138 137 137.

NUMIDIA, Hippo Regius. Tiberius. AD 14-37. Æ As (25mm, 7.58 g, 12h). L. Apronius, proconsul. Struck AD 20-21. Bare head of Tiberius right; simpulum to left, lituus to right / Bare head of L. Apronius right. RPC I 713.12 = Amandry, Notes II 2 (D1/R1 – this coin); MAA 124; Müller, Afrique 378; SNG Copenhagen –. Warm brown patina, very minor roughness.

Near VF. Very rare. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 99 (13 May 2015), lot 541.

138.

UNCERTAIN. Vespasian, with Titus and Domitian as Caesars. AD 69-79. Æ (23mm, 10.70 g, 6h). Laureate head of Vespasian left / Bare heads of Titus and Domitian, vis-à-vis. RPC II 2812.11 (this coin); SNG Righetti 510 (Crete).

Earthen green patina. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Roma 4 (30 September 2012), lot 2099; G. Hirsch 281 (2 May 2012), lot 722.

Very Rare Titus & Domitian. Listed in RPC

139.

UNCERTAIN. Titus & Domitian. As Caesars, AD 69-79 and AD 69-81. Æ (18mm, 4.47 g, 6h). TITTω(sic) KAIΣAPI, laureate head of Titus left / ΔOMITTIANω(sic) KAIΣAPI, laureate head of Domitian right. RPC 2813.1 (this coin). Dark brown patina. VF. Very Rare. One of two known to the authors of RPC, the other belonging to the British Museum (not in BMC catalogs). One additional on Coin Archives. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex CNG Inventory 910519 (November 2011); Sierra (Henry N. Sneh) Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 88, 14 September 2011), lot 1113; Kovacs FPL 29 (1997), no. 51.

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Roman Republican

140.

A. Manlius Q.f. Sergianus. 118-107 BC. AR Denarius (21mm, 3.80 g, 8h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; SER downward behind, ROMA upward before / Sol in facing quadriga rising from the waves of the sea; star on either side; X and crescent above. Crawford 309/1; Sydenham 543; Manlia 1; RBW 1152. Lightly toned, obverse pitting, reverse hairlines. VF. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

141 142 143 141.

P. Nerva. 113-112 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.79 g, 1h). Rome mint. Helmeted bust of Roma left, holding shield and spear; crescent above, mark of value to left / Three citizens voting on comitium: one voter receives ballot from attendant below, another voter places ballot in cista; [P] on tablet above bar. Crawford 292/1; Sydenham 548; Licinia 7; RBW 1125.

Lightly toned, a few light scratches, minor porosity. Near VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Lakeview Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 88, 28 April 2004), lot 148.

142.

Cn. Blasio Cn.f. 112-111 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.72 g, 4h). Rome mint. Helmeted male head right (of Mars, Scipio Africanus, or Blasio?); acrostolium (prow stem) behind / Jupiter standing slightly left between Juno and Minerva, the latter crowning Jupiter with wreath; Π between Jupiter and Minerva. Crawford 296/1e; Sydenham 561b; Cornelia 19; RBW 1136. Toned, scratches and marks. VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Reportedly ex Harmer Rooke (26 August 1970), lot 723.

143.

P. Laeca. 110-109 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.82 g, 9h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; X (mark of value) below chin / Roman warrior standing left, placing his hand above the head of a citizen; to right, lictor standing left.

Crawford 301/1; Sydenham 571; Porcia 4; RBW –. Lightly toned, a few light marks. VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.

144 145 146 144.

M. Volteius M.f. 75 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.89 g, 2h). Rome mint. Laureate and bearded head of Jupiter right / Tetrastyle temple of Jupiter Capitolinus; winged thunderbolt in pediment. Crawford 385/1; Sydenham 774; Volteia 1; RBW 1414. Lightly toned, a few minor scratches. VF. Well centered. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.

145.

L. Cassius Longinus. 60 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.79 g, 6h). Rome mint. Veiled and draped bust of Vesta left; C (or G) to left, cylix to right / Voter standing left, dropping tablet inscribed V (Uti rogas) into cista to left. Crawford 413/1; Sydenham 935; Cassia 10; RBW 1493 var. (letter on obv.). Toned, scratches, graffiti on the reverse. VF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Malloy XLVIII (17 April 1998), lot 483.

146.

Q. Cassius Longinus. 55 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.85 g, 5h). Rome mint. Veiled head of Vesta right / Curule chair within temple of Vesta; urn to left, voting tablet inscribed AC (Absolvo Condemno) to right. Crawford 428/1; Sydenham 917; Cassia 9; RBW 1533. Toned, a few light marks. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Cederlind 160 (12 September 2011), lot 174.

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The Villa Publica

147.

P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. 55 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.89 g, 4h). Rome mint. Veiled head of Concordia right, wearing stephane / Façade of the Villa Publica. Crawford 429/2a; Sydenham 901; Fonteia 18 & Didia 1; BMCRR Rome 38569; RBW 1537. Lightly toned, heavy cleaning marks in fields. Good VF. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Baldwin’s FPL (Summer 2011), no. AR005 (priced £500).

148 149 150 148.

Q. Pompeius Rufus. 54 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.73 g, 8h). Rome mint. Bare head of the consul Q. Pompeius Rufus right / Bare head of Sulla right. Crawford 434/1; Sydenham 908; Pompeia 4; RBW 1544. Lightly toned, scratches and marks, bankers’ marks. Good Fine. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Reportedly ex Danny Boy Enterprises Auction 46 (8 November 1971), lot 3530.

149.

Q. Pompeius Rufus. 54 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.69 g, 5h). Rome mint. Curule chair flanked by arrow and laurel branch / Curule chair flanked by lituus and wreath. Crawford 434/2; Sydenham 909; Pompeia 5; RBW 1545. Attractive iridescent toning, struck slightly off center. Near EF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Edward J. Waddell, Ltd. Ex Classical Numismatic Group XXXIII (15 March 1995), lot 655.

150.

C. Coelius Caldus. 53 BC. AR Denarius (16mm, 3.87 g, 7h). Rome mint. Bare head of the consul C. Coelius Caldus right; behind, signum inscribed HIS; below chin, boar atop signum / Veiled figure seated left on lectisternium; trophies flanking. Crawford 437/2a; Sydenham 894; Coelia 7; RBW 1551. Toned, some porosity, reverse banker’s mark. Near VF.

($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Reportedly ex Dr. John A. Sawhill Collection (Stack’s, 15 March 1979), lot 464.

151 152 151.

P. Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus. 50 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.87 g, 10h). Rome mint. Bare head of M. Claudius Marcellus right; triskeles to left / M. Claudius Marcellus advancing right, carrying trophy into tetrastyle temple.

Crawford 439/1; Sydenham 1147; Claudia 11; RBW 1554. Toned, scratches and marks. Fine. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Ponterio 100 (9 April 1999), lot 1461.

152.

Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. Albinus Bruti f. 48 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.85 g, 6h). Rome mint.

Bare head of consul Aulus Postumius Albinus right / ALBINVS/••/BRVTI • F in three lines within grain-ear wreath. Crawford 450/3a; CRI 27; Sydenham 943; Postumia 13; RBW 1578. Toned, banker’s mark on neck, a few light marks. VF.

($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Freeman & Sear 1 (10 March 1995), lot 304.

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153.

Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. L. Hostilius Saserna. 48 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.58 g, 1h). Rome mint. Head of Gallic captive (Vercingetorix?) right, wearing hair flowing back and long, pointed beard, and a chain around his neck; Gallic shield to left / Two warriors in galloping biga right: one driving, holding whip in right hand and reins in left, and the other, facing backward, holding shield in left hand and brandishing spear in right. Crawford 448/2a; CRI 18; Sydenham 952; Hostilia 2; RBW 1569. Toned with a hint of iridescence, a few light marks. VF. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Edward J. Waddell, Ltd.

154 155 156 154.

Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. L. Servius Rufus. 43 BC. AR Denarius (20.5mm, 3.65 g, 12h). Rome mint. Bare head (of Brutus?) right / The Dioscuri standing facing, each holding spear and with sword hanging from waist.

Crawford 515/2; CRI 324; Sydenham 1082; Sulpicia 10; RBW 1793. Toned with some iridescence, flan bent from obverse banker’s mark, light scratches and graffito. Fine. Rare. ($750) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 49 (17 March 1999), lot 1274.

This moneyer is only known from his coins. The obverse bust has traditionally been regarded as portraying Servius Sulpicius Rufus who was responsible for raising the siege of Tusculum in 377 BC. But since the moneyer is a Servius, not a Sulpicius, this identification is probably inaccurate. The portrait does bear a remarkable resemblance to Brutus and it seems more likely that the coin was struck as an expression of political sympathy toward Brutus’ cause.

155.

Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. L. Servius Rufus. 43 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.35 g, 9h). Rome mint.

Bare head (of Brutus?) right / The Dioscuri standing facing, each holding spear and with sword hanging from waist. Crawford 515/2; CRI 324; Sydenham 1082; Sulpicia 10; RBW 1793. Lightly toned, obverse banker’s mark, scratches. Fair. Rare.

($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

156.

Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. L. Livineius Regulus. 42 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.64 g, 4h). Rome mint. Bare head of the praetor L. Livineius Regulus right / Curule chair between two fasces. Crawford 494/31; CRI 180; Sydenham 1113; Livineia 8; RBW 1736. Deep cabinet toning with traces of find patina, a few marks beneath the toning. VF.

($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex John Quincy Adams & Descendants Collection/Massachusetts Historical Society (Stack’s, 5 March 1971), lot 621.

157 158 157.

The Pompeians. Cnaeus Pompeius Magnus (Pompey the Great). Spring 48 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.66 g, 12h). Uncertain Greek mint. Terentius Varro, pro quaestor. Diademed terminal bust of Jupiter Terminus right / Vertical scepter; to left, dolphin swimming right; to right, eagle standing left with wings folded. Crawford 447/1a; CRI 8; RSC 3; Sydenham 1033; RBW –. Toned, some light scratches, thin flan crack, bankers’ marks. Fine. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 27 (22 April 2001), lot 62393.

158.

The Pompeians. Q. Sicinius and C. Coponius. 49 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.75 g, 1h). Military mint in the East, moving with Pompey; C. Coponius, praetor. Diademed head of Apollo right; star below / Club of Hercules surmounted by lion skin, scalp in profile to right; arrow to left, bow to right. Crawford 444/1a; CRI 3; Sydenham 939; Sicinia 1; RBW 1558. Toned, a few light marks, banker’s mark on obverse. Good Fine. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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160 161 159 159.

The Pompeians. Cnaeus Pompey Jr. Summer 46-Spring 45 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.70 g, 6h). Corduba mint; Marcus Poblicius, legatus pro praetore. Helmeted head of Roma right within bead and reel border / Hispania standing right, shield on her back, holding two spears over shoulder and presenting palm frond to Pompeian soldier standing left on prow, armed with sword. Crawford 469/1a; CRI 48; Sydenham 1035; RSC 1 (Pompey the Great); RBW –. Toned, some scratches and marks, two edge test cuts, banker’s mark on reverse. Near VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

160.

The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 37/6 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.85 g, 6h). Uncertain Sicilian mint. Diademed head of Neptune right, trident over shoulder / Naval trophy set on anchor, top of trident visible above helmet; the arms composed of the stem of a prow and aplustre, heads of Scylla and Charybdis at base. Crawford 511/2a; CRI 333; Sydenham 1347; RSC 1c; RBW 1784. Lightly toned, bankers’ marks, reverse graffito, a few light scratches. Near VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 32 (2 July 2001), lot 63288.

161.

The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 37/6 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.77 g, 1h). Uncertain Sicilian mint. Bare head of Pompey the Great right; capis to left, lituus to right / Neptune standing left, holding apluster and resting foot on prow between the Catanaean brothers Anapias and Amphinomus running in opposite directions, bearing their parents on their shoulders.

Crawford 511/3a; CRI 334; Sydenham 1344; RSC 17 (Pompey the Great); RBW 1785. Attractively toned, a few marks and scratches. VF. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Claude Amsellem, 3 May 1991.

162 163 164 162.

The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. April-August 49 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.60 g, 2h). Military mint traveling with Caesar. Elephant advancing right, trampling on horned serpent / Emblems of the pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, securis, and apex. Crawford 443/1; CRI 9; Sydenham 1006; RSC 49; RBW 1557. Toned, bankers’ marks and scratches, light porosity. Near VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

Published in Alföldi 163.

The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. January-February 44 BC. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.97 g, 12h). Lifetime issue.

Rome mint; P. Sepullius Macer, moneyer. Wreathed head right; star of eight rays to left / Venus Victrix standing left, holding Victory on outstretched right hand and scepter set on star with left. Crawford 480/5b; Alföldi Type V, 33 (A36/R34 – this coin); CRI 106a; Sydenham 1071; RSC 41. Toned, a few scratches and marks, flatly struck in areas. VF. ($1500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Professor L. Fontana Collection (CNG Inventory 873032, June 2010).

164.

The Caesarians. Divus Julius Caesar. 40 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.67 g, 12h). Rome mint; Q. Voconius Vitulus, moneyer. Laureate head right; lituus to left / Bull-calf walking left. Crawford 526/2; CRI 329; Sydenham 1132; RSC 46; RBW –. Toned, a couple bankers’ marks on the obverse, faint hairlines. Near VF. ($1500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Professor L. Fontana Collection (CNG Inventory 873029, June 2010).

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165 166 167 165.

The Caesarians. Divus Julius Caesar. 40 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.93 g, 12h). Rome mint; Q. Voconius Vitulus, moneyer. Wreathed head of Caesar right / Bull-calf walking left. Crawford 526/4; CRI 331; Sydenham 1133; RSC 45; RBW 1813. Toned, some scratches and marks, a couple bankers’ marks. Near VF. ($1500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Professor L. Fontana Collection (CNG Inventory 873042, June 2010).

166.

The Republicans. C. Cassius Longinus. Spring 42 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.65 g, 6h). Military mint, probably at Smyrna; P. Cornelius Lentulus Spinther, legatus. Diademed head of Libertas right / Capis and lituus. Crawford 500/3; CRI 221; Sydenham 1307; RSC 4a; RBW 1762. Lightly toned, bankers’ marks on both sides, light scratches. Good Fine.

($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

167.

The Republicans. Brutus. Spring-early summer 42 BC. AR Denarius (15.5mm, 3.03 g, 12h). Military mint traveling with Brutus in Lycia. Head of Libertas right / Lyre between quiver to left and laurel branch tied with fillet to right. Crawford 501/1; CRI 199; Sydenham 1287; RSC 5; RBW 1767. Lightly toned, light scratches, obverse banker’s mark. Fair.

($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

169 168 168.

The Republicans. Brutus. Spring-early summer 42 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.80 g, 12h). Military mint traveling with Brutus in southwestern Asia Minor; L Sestius, proquaestor. Veiled and draped bust of Libertas right / Tripod; securis to left, simpulum to right. Crawford 502/2; CRI 201; Sydenham 1290; RSC 11; RBW 1768. Toned with patches of find patina, obverse bankers’ marks, a few light scratches. Good Fine. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex CNG Inventory 718840, sold on eBay.

169.

The Republicans. Brutus. Early summer 42 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 2.98 g, 12h). Military mint traveling with Brutus in Lycia. Draped bust of Apollo right; lyre to right / Trophy composed of helmet, cuirass, shield with incurved sides, and two swords, being crowned with wreath by Victory standing left, holding palm frond in left hand over left shoulder.

Crawford 504/1; CRI 205; Sydenham 1294; RSC 7; RBW 1771. Lightly toned, light scratches and marks, banker’s mark on reverse. Fair. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

170.

The Republicans. Cn. Domitius L.f. Ahenobarbus. 41-40 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.94 g, 11h). Uncertain mint in the region of the Adriatic or Ionian Sea. Bare head of Ahenobarbus right, wearing short beard / Prow right surmounted by a military trophy. Crawford 519/2; CRI 339; Sydenham 1177; Domitia 21; RBW 1803. Toned, obverse graffito and banker’s mark, deposits on the reverse. Near VF. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 9 (7 August 2000), lot 60145; G. Hirsch XXXV (25 June 1963), lot 611.

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171 172 171.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony and Julius Caesar. Autumn 43 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.82 g, 6h). Military mint traveling with Antony in Cisalpine Gaul. Bare head of Mark Antony right; lituus to left / Wreathed head of Julius Caesar right; capis to left. Crawford 488/2; CRI 123; Sydenham 1166a; RSC 3a; RBW –. Lightly toned, some light scratches and marks, minor metal flaws, a slightly polished appearance. VF. ($1500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Freeman & Sear.

172.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. 42 BC. AR Denarius (16mm, 3.37 g, 12h). Rome mint; C. Vibius Varus, moneyer.

Bare head of Antony right, wearing short beard / Fortuna standing left, holding Victory and cornucopia. Crawford 494/32; CRI 149; Sydenham 1144; RSC 4; RBW –. Toned, scratches and marks, test cut or banker’s mark on obverse. Fair. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

173 174 173.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony and Octavian. Spring-early summer 41 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.52 g, 12h).

Ephesus mint; M. Barbatius Pollio, quaestor pro praetore. Bare head of Mark Antony right / Bare head of Octavian right.

Crawford 517/2; CRI 243; Sydenham 1181; RSC 8; RBW 1798 var. (Octavian with slight beard). Toned, marks and scratches, once mounted in jewelry. Fine. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Reportedly ex Harmer Rooke (26 August 1970), p. 88 (FPL part of catalog).

174.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony and Octavian. Spring-early summer 41 BC. Fourrée Denarius (19mm, 2.51 g, 12h).

Ephesus mint; M. Barbatius Pollio, quaestor pro praetore. Bare head of Mark Antony right / Bare head of Octavian right, with slight beard. Crawford 517/2; CRI 243; Sydenham 1181; RSC 8a; RBW 1798. Toned, plating broken, especially on the obverse. Near Fine. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Thomas O. Mabbott Collection (Part Two, Hans M.F. Schulman, 27 October 1969), lot 4085A.

175 176 175.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony and Octavia. Summer-autumn 39 BC. AR Cistophorus (27.5mm, 11.70 g, 12h).

Ephesus mint. Head of Antony right, wearing ivy wreath; lituus below; all within wreath of ivy and flowers / Draped bust of Octavia right above cista mystica, flanked by interlaced serpents with heads erect. CRI 262; Sydenham 1197; RSC 2; RPC I 2201. Lightly toned, some porosity, numerous scratches and marks. VF. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Auctions XV (5 June 1991), lot 482.

176.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony and Octavia. Summer-autumn 39 BC. AR Cistophorus (26.5mm, 11.93 g, 12h).

Ephesus mint. Conjoined heads right of Mark Antony, wearing ivy wreath, and Octavia / Dionysus, holding cantharus and thyrsus, standing left on cista mystica, flanked by interlaced serpents. CRI 263; Sydenham 1198; RSC 3; RPC I 2202. Lightly toned, light scratches and marks. Near VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from William M. Rosenblum, 27 May 1991.

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177 179 178 177.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. Summer 32 BC. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.72 g, 12h). Athens mint. Bare head right; small P (signature) in hair below ear / ANTONIVS/AVG • IMP • III in two lines. Crawford 542/2; CRI 347; Sydenham 1209; RSC 2; RBW 1831. Toned, scratches. Near VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 49 (17 March 1999), lot 1317; Apostolo Zeno Collection (Part II, Dorotheum, 8 June 1956), lot 2887.

178.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. Autumn 32-spring 31 BC. AR Denarius (16mm, 3.60 g, 6h). Legionary issue. Patrae (?) mint. Praetorian galley right / Aquila between two signa; LEG II across lower field. Crawford 544/14; CRI 349; Sydenham 1216; RSC 27; RBW 1838. Toned, some scratches, large obverse metal flaw. Near VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Karl Sifferman Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 171, 22 August 2007), lot 437 (part of).

179.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. Autumn 32-spring 31 BC. AR Denarius (16.5mm, 3.45 g, 6h). Legionary issue.

Patrae (?) mint. Praetorian galley right / Aquila between two signa; LEG IX across field. Crawford 544/23; CRI 359; Sydenham 1227; RSC 37; RBW –. Lightly toned, scratches and marks, test cut on the edge. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Nomos Obolos 5 (26 June 2016), lot 513.

180 181 182 180.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. Autumn 32-spring 31 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 2.73 g, 3h). Legionary issue.

Patrae(?) mint. Praetorian galley right / Aquila between two signa; LEG VIIII across lower field. Crawford 544/22; CRI 360; Sydenham 1226; RSC 36; RBW –. Toned with patches of find patina, obverse banker’s mark, scratches, corrosion. Near Fine. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Karl Sifferman Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 171, 22 August 2007), lot 437 (part of).

181.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. Autumn 32-spring 31 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.60 g, 3h). Legionary issue.

Patrae(?) mint. Praetorian galley right / Aquila between two signa; LEG X across lower field. Crawford 544/24; CRI 361; Sydenham 1228; RSC 38; RBW –. Lightly toned, bankers’ marks and scratches. Good Fine. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Elwood Rafn Collection (CNG Inventory 994484, January 2015).

182.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. Autumn 32-spring 31 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.40 g, 3h). Legionary issue.

Patrae(?) mint. Praetorian galley right / Aquila between two signa; LEG XI across lower field. Crawford 544/25; CRI 362; Sydenham 1229; RSC 39; RBW –. Toned, banker’s mark on obverse, a few light scratches, slightly granular surfaces. Good Fine. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 356 (29 July 2015), lot 448.

183 184 183.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. Autumn 32-spring 31 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.53 g, 12h). Legionary issue.

Patrae(?) mint. Praetorian galley right / Aquila between two signa; LEG • XII • ANTIQVAE around above. Crawford 544/9; CRI 363; Sydenham 1231; RSC 40; RBW 1834. Toned with a few areas of find patina, minor porosity, a few light scratches.

Near VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 237 (21 July 2010), lot 373.

184.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. Autumn 32-spring 31 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.55 g, 12h). Legionary issue.

Patrae (?) mint. Praetorian galley right / Aquila between two signa; LEG XIII across lower field. Crawford 544/27; CRI 367; Sydenham 1232a; RSC 42; RBW 1844. Toned, a few light scratches. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Professor L. Fontana Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 237, 21 July 2010), lot 375.

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185.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. Autumn 32-spring 31 BC. AR Denarius (16.5mm, 3.60 g, 6h). Legionary issue.

Patrae(?) mint. Praetorian galley right / Aquila between two signa; LEG XIV across lower field. Crawford 544/29; CRI 369; Sydenham 1234; RSC 44; RBW –. Toned, a few light scratches, obverse struck off center. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Professor L. Fontana Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 237, 21 July 2010), lot 376.

186 187 188 186.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. Autumn 32-spring 31 BC. AR Denarius (16.5mm, 3.67 g, 6h). Legionary issue.

Patrae(?) mint. Praetorian galley right / Aquila between two signa; LEG XIX across lower field. Crawford 544/35; CRI 378; Sydenham 1242; RSC 55; RBW 1847. Lightly toned, some porosity, a few light scratches. VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 237 (21 July 2010), lot 381; Classical Numismatic Group 45 (18 March 1998), lot 1807.

187.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. Autumn 32-spring 31 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.69 g, 6h). Legionary type.

Patrae(?) mint. Praetorian galley right / Aquila between two signa; LEG XXI across lower field. Crawford 544/37; CRI 381; Sydenham 1244; RSC 58; RBW –. Lightly toned, bankers’ marks and light scratches. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Elwood Rafn Collection (CNG Inventory 994482, January 2015).

188.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. Autumn 32-spring 31 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.58 g, 6h). Legionary issue.

Patrae(?) mint. Praetorian galley right / Aquila between two signa; LEG XXII across lower field. Crawford 544/38; CRI 382; Sydenham 1245; RSC 59; RBW –. Lightly toned, verdigris, bankers’ marks, and scratches. Fine. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Professor L. Fontana Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 237, 21 July 2010), lot 383.

189 190 189.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. Autumn 32-spring 31 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.35 g, 6h). Legionary issue.

Patrae(?) mint. Praetorian galley right / Aquila between two signa; LEG XXIII across lower field. Crawford 544/39; CRI 383; Sydenham 1246; RSC 60; RBW –. Toned, bankers’ marks, scratches, test cut on edge, some porosity. Good Fine. Rare legion. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Karl Sifferman Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 171, 22 August 2007), lot 437 (part of).

190.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. Autumn 32-spring 31 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.65 g, 4h). Legionary issue.

Patrae(?) mint. Praetorian galley right / CHORTIVM • PRAETORIARVM, aquila between two signa. Crawford 544/8; CRI 385; Sydenham 1213; RSC 7; RBW 1833. Toned with remnants of find patina, bankers’ marks, light scratches. Good Fine.

Well centered. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Karl Sifferman Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 171, 22 August 2007), lot 334.

The praetorian cohorts take their name from the praetorium, or tent, of the commander. These elite troops went on campaign as the personal accompaniment of their generals. Mark Antony likely had four or more praetorian cohorts with him at Actium.

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191 192 193 191.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. Autumn 32-spring 31 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.63 g, 6h). Legionary issue.

Patrae(?) mint. Praetorian galley right / CHORTIS • SPECVLATORVM, three signa, each decorated with two wreaths and a prow. Crawford 544/12; CRI 386; Sydenham 1214; RSC 6. Toned, retrograde “Q” banker’s mark above quinquereme, tiny crescent banker’s mark on reverse, some minor porosity. Near VF. Rare. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 418 (11 April 2018), lot 432; Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 183 (5 March 2008), lot 175.

Serving as scouts and messengers, the cohortes speculatorum filled the role of spies within each legion. Normally ten in number per legion, Mark Antony created a special group of cohortes who specifically served around him, carrying out personal instructions and protecting his well-being, essentially acting as an early secret service – a concept which was further developed during the empire under Augustus.

192.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. Summer 31 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.39 g, 12h). Uncertain (Actium[?]) mint.

D. Turillius, moneyer. Bare head right / Victory standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm frond over left shoulder; all within wreath. Crawford 545/2; CRI 388; RSC 81; Sydenham 1211a; RBW 1851. Toned with areas of find patina, obverse banker’s mark, a few light scratches and marks. Near VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Edward J. Waddell, Ltd.

193.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. Summer 31 BC. AR Denarius (16mm, 3.79 g, 12h). Cyrene mint. L. Pinarius Scarpus, imperator. Head of Jupiter Ammon right / Victory advancing right, holding palm frond and extending wreath.

Crawford 546/2a; CRI 390; Sydenham 1280; RSC 1. Lightly toned, light scratches, tiny obverse banker’s mark. Near Fine.

($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

194 195 196 194.

The Triumvirs. Octavian. 42 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.72 g, 6h). Rome mint. L. Livineius Regulus, moneyer.

Bare head right, wearing slight beard / Victory standing right, holding wreath with right hand and palm frond over left shoulder. Crawford 494/25; CRI 157; RSC 443; Sydenham 1107; RBW 1731. Toned, scratches, obverse banker’s mark. Good Fine. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Edward J. Waddell, Ltd.

195.

The Triumvirs. Octavian. 42 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.90 g, 5h). Rome mint. C. Vibius Varus, moneyer. Bare head right, wearing slight beard / Fortuna standing left, holding Victory in right hand and cradling cornucopia with left arm.

Crawford 494/33; CRI 158; RSC 539; Sydenham 1145; RBW 1737. Lightly toned, some hairline scratches, reverse struck off center. VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Edward J. Waddell, Ltd.

196.

The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 42 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.54 g, 3h). Military mint traveling with Octavian in Greece. Helmeted and draped bust of young Mars right, spear over left shoulder / Aquila between two signa, all set on ground line; above, trophy, holding oval shields; S C flanking aquila. Crawford 497/3; CRI 138; Sydenham 1320; RSC 248; RBW 1758. Lightly toned, some scratches and marks, two bankers’ marks on the obverse. Fine. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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197 198 197.

The Triumvirs. Octavian. Late 41 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.57 g, 6h). Military mint traveling with Octavian in Italy. L. Cornelius Balbus, propaetor. Bare head right, wearing slight beard / Club of Hercules left. Crawford 518/1; CRI 298; Sydenham 1325a; RSC 417; RBW 1801. Toned, scratches, obverse banker’s mark, test cuts on edge. Fine. Rare. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.

198.

The Triumvirs. Octavian. 40 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.68 g, 9h). Rome mint; Tiberius Sempronius Graccus, quaestor designatus. Bare head right, wearing slight beard / [Signum], aquila, plough, and decempeda (measuring rod).

Crawford 525/2; CRI 326; Sydenham 1127; RSC 523; RBW 1810. Toned, a few light scratches, struck off center. Good Fine. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

199.

The Triumvirs. Octavian, Divus Julius Caesar, and Agrippa. 38 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.50 g, 3h). Military mint traveling with Agrippa in Gaul or Octavian in Italy. Wreathed head of the deified Julius Caesar right vis-à-vis bare head of Octavian left / M • AGRIPPA COS/DESIG in two lines. Crawford 534/2; CRI 306; Sydenham 1330; RSC 129; RBW –.

Lightly toned, some light porosity, scratches and marks, small bankers’ marks in obverse field. Good Fine. Very Rare.

($2000) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.

200 201 202 200.

The Triumvirs. Octavian. Summer 37 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.71 g, 8h). Mint in southern or central Italy.

Bare head right, wearing slight beard / Emblems of the augurate and pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, guttus, and lituus.

Crawford 538/1; CRI 312; Sydenham 1334; RSC 91; RBW 1826. Toned, bankers’ marks on obverse, a few scratches under tone on obverse, “X” graffito on reverse. VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 350 (6 May 2015), lot 467.

201.

The Triumvirs. Octavian. 35/4 BC. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.82 g, 6h). Spanish or northern Italian or mint traveling with Octavian in Illyricum. Bare head right / Round shield with three concentric rows of studs and central boss. CRI 392; RIC I 543a; RSC 126 (Augustus); RBW –. Toned, some light scratches and marks, bankers’ marks on the reverse. Near VF. Rare.

($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Garth R. Drewry Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 97, 8 September 2004), lot 124.

202.

The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 31-summer 30 BC. AR Denarius (21mm, 3.87 g, 2h). Italian (Rome?) mint.

Bare head of Octavian left / Victory standing left on globe, holding wreath and palm frond. CRI 407; RIC I 254b; RSC 64.

Toned, banker’s mark on obverse, edge test cut, a few minor marks at edge. Near VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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203 204 203.

The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 31-summer 30 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.41 g, 1h). Italian (Rome?) mint.

Bare head left / Victory standing right on globe, holding palm frond and wreath. CRI 408; RIC I 255; RSC 66. Toned, banker’s mark on obverse, slightly granular surfaces. Fine. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

204.

The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 30-summer 29 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.43 g, 8h). Italian (Rome?) mint.

Bare head right / Naval and military trophy facing, composed of helmet, cuirass, shield, and crossed spears, set on prow of galley right; crossed rudder and anchor at base. CRI 419; RIC I 265a (Augustus); RSC 119 (Augustus). Lightly toned, small obverse banker’s mark, light scratches and marks. Fine. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

205 206 205.

The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 30-summer 29 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.77 g, 9h). Italian (Rome?) mint.

Bare head right / iÂp • CAeÍAr on the architrave of the Roman Senate House (Curia Julia), with porch supported by four short columns, statue of Victory on globe surmounting apex of roof, and statues of standing figures at the extremities of the architrave. CRI 421; RIC I 266; RSC 122; BMCRE 631 = BMCRR Rome 4358; BN 52-5. A hint of toning, light marks and scratches. VF. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Goldberg [5] (7 June 2000), lot 3523.

206.

The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 30-summer 29 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.50 g, 12h). Italian (Rome?) mint.

Laureate head of Apollo of Actium right, with features resembling Octavian / Octavian, as city founder, veiled and wearing priestly robes, plowing right with yoke of oxen, holding whip in outstretched left hand and plow-handle in right. CRI 424; RIC I 272; RSC 117. Toned, some light scratches and marks, obverse bankers’ marks. Fine. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

Roman Imperial

207 208 207. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.52 g, 5h). Emerita mint; P. Carisius, legatus propraetore. Struck circa 25-23 BC. IMP CAESAR AVGVST, bare head right / P CARISIVS LEG PRO PR, round shield; spearhead to left, machaera (curved sword) to right. RIC I 2a; RSC 400b. Toned, banker’s mark on obverse, some deposits on reverse. Fine.

($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

208. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.80 g, 6h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Caesaraugusta?).

Struck circa 19-18 BC. Head right, wearing oak wreath / CAESAR above, AVGVSTVS below, S P above and Q R below shield inscribed CL•V; laurel branches (or trees) flanking. RIC I 36a; ACIP 4037; RSC 51. Toned, slightly irregular flan. VF.

($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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209 210 211 209. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.50 g, 6h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Caesaraugusta?).

Struck circa 19-18 BC. Head left, wearing oak wreath / CAESAR above, AVGVSTVS below, S P Q R around, round shield inscribed [CL • V]; two laurel branches (or trees) flanking. RIC I 36b; RSC 53. Near VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Berk BBS 126 (23 April 2002), lot 204.

210. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.55 g, 8h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Caesaraugusta?).

Struck circa 19-18 BC. Head left, wearing oak wreath / DIVVS • IVLI[VS] across field, comet with eight rays and tail. RIC I 37b; RSC 97. Toned, a few marks, shallow scratches, and deposits. Fine. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

211. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.38 g, 6h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Caesaraugusta?).

Struck 19-18 BC. Bare head right / Round shield inscribed [S • P • Q] • R •/ [CL • V] in two lines. RIC I 42a; RSC 294. Toned.

Fine. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

214 212 213 212. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.51 g, 6h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Caesaraugusta?).

Struck 19-18 BC. CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head left / Round shield inscribed S • P • Q • R/ CL • V in two lines. RIC I 42b; RSC 293. Deep cabinet tone, bankers’ marks on obverse, some scratches. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 40 (22 October 2001), lot 64624.

213. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.95 g, 6h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?). Struck circa 20/19-17/6 BC. Laureate head right / CAESAR above, AVGVSTVS below, two laurel branches (or trees). RIC I 51; RSC 47. Toned, some die rust on obverse. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

214. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.52 g, 8h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?). Struck circa 20-19 BC. Laureate head right / Rectangular altar inscribed [FORT • RED/ CAES • AVG •/ S • P • Q] • R in three lines.

RIC I 54a; RSC 104. Toned. Fine. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

215 216 215. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.30 g, 4h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?). Struck circa 19 BC. CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head right / S • P • Q • R above, Victory flying facing, with wings spread, holding the clipeus virtutis. Cf. RIC I 62 (Aureus); RSC 287. Toned. Fine. Very rare. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased 20 January 2001.

This is one of a series of Spanish mint issues honoring Augustus for receiving the Clipeus Virtutis, or “shield of virtue,” awarded by the Senate for his “courage, clemency, justice and piety” in (provisionally) restoring the Republic. Unlike most other issues in the Clippeus Virtutis series, this particular variety is very rare.

216. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarikus (18.5mm, 3.71 g, 6h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?). Struck circa 19 BC. Bare head left / Round shield inscribed [CL • V]; aquila and signum flanking. RIC I 86b; RSC 267. Toned. VF.

($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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218 219 217 217. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.62 g, 5h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?). Struck circa 18 BC. [Aquila], toga picta over tunica palmata, and wreath / Slow quadriga right; the car is ornamented at front and on side with Victories, surmounted by four miniature horses galloping right. RIC I 99; RSC 78. Toned, a couple of minor flan flaws on obverse. Good Fine. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

218. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.51 g, 6h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?). Struck circa 18 BC. Laureate head right / S • P Q [• R] across field, temple of Mars Ultor: round-domed, tetrastyle temple set on podium of three steps; within, chariot carrying an aquila and miniature galloping quadriga right. RIC I 119; RSC 279. Toned, banker’s mark on obverse, a few scratches. Good Fine. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

219. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.51 g, 6h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?). Struck 18-17 BC. Bare head left / Triumphal arch of Augustus: central arch surmounted by a facing quadriga; side arches, on each of which is a standing figure; the figure on left holding up a signum, the figure on right holding an aquila and a bow. RIC I 134b; RSC 85a. Toned, some hairlines on obverse, scratches on reverse. Fine. Very rare with head left and RECVPER on reverse.

Only 2 examples in CoinArchives. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Harlan J. Berk inventory cc35703 (ND).

220 221 220. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.77 g, 5h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck 15 BC. Bare head right / IMP • X in exergue, bull butting right, left forefoot raised, lashing his tail. RIC I 167a; Lyon 19; RSC 137. Toned. VF.

($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

221. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (21mm, 3.70 g, 6h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck 15 BC. Bare head right / IMP • X across field, ACT in exergue, Apollo Citharoedus of Actium, standing left, holding plectrum and lyre. RIC I 171a; Lyon 28; RSC 144. Toned, a few scratches. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Samus Coins, 10 May 2000.

222. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AV Aureus (18.5mm, 7.89 g, 12h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck 8 BC. ΛVGVSTVS DIVI • F, laureate head right / IMP • XIIII in exergue, on right, Augustus, bareheaded and togate, seated left on curule chair set on low daïs, extending his right hand toward a cloaked Gaul or German on left, standing right, presenting a child held out in both hands toward Augustus. RIC I 200; Lyon 64 (unlisted dies); Calicó 235; BMCRE 492 = BMCRR Gaul 215; BN 1451-2; Biaggi 123; Mazzini 174. Some scrapes. VF. ($3000) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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224 223 223. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.68 g, 12h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck 2 BC-AD 12.

Laureate head right / Caius and Lucius Caesars standing facing, two shields and two spears between them; above, on left, simpulum right, and on right, lituus left. RIC I 207; Lyon 82; RSC 43. Toned, a few flan flaws and scratches under tone. VF.

($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

224.

Augustus, with Tiberius as Caesar. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.74 g, 4h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint.

Struck AD 13-14. Laureate head of Augustus right / Bare head of Tiberius right. RIC I 226; Lyon 88; RSC 2 (Tiberius and Augustus). Toned, light scratches. Good Fine. Very rare. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Colin Kirk Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 343, 28 January 2015), lot 443 (hammer $650).

Augustan Prototype for the Tribute Penny

225. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.83 g, 5h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck AD 13-14. Laureate head right / Livia, as Pax, seated right, holding scepter and olive branch. RIC I 220; Lyon 94; RSC 223. Toned. Good VF.

($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Colin Kirk Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 343, 28 January 2015), lot 441 (hammer $650); Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 152 (15 November 2006), lot 202; Classical Numismatic Group 70 (21 September 2005), lot 849; Tony Hardy Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 64, 24 September 2003), lot 936.

226 227 228 226. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.69 g, 8h). Rome mint; L. Aquillius Florus, moneyer. Struck 19 BC. Helmeted and draped bust of Virtus right / Augustus driving biga of elephants left, holding laurel branch and scepter. RIC I 301; RSC 354. Deep iridescent tone, banker’s mark and graffiti on reverse. Fine. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Coin Galleries (14 November 2000), lot 263.

227. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.49 g, 8h). Rome mint; L. Aquillius Florus, moneyer. Struck circa 18 BC. Bare head right / Open six-petalled flower. RIC I 309; RSC 364. Toned, flan flaw on obverse, a few scratches.

Good Fine. Rare. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Harlan J. Berk inventory cc35685 (ND).

228. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.75 g, 8h). Rome mint; L. Mescinius Rufus, moneyer. Struck 16 BC. Laureate head right / Mars, holding spear and parazonium, standing left on low pedestal inscribed S • P • Q • R/ V • PR RE/ CAES in three lines. RIC I 351; RSC 463a. Lightly toned, a couple of bankers’ marks on obverse, faint hairlines. VF.

($300)

From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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229 230 229. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.73 g, 9h). Rome mint; L. Mescinius Rufus, moneyer. Struck 16 BC. I • O • M/ • S • P • Q • R • V • S/ PR S • IMP • CAE/ QVOD • PER EV/ R • P • IN • AMP / AT • Q • TR(AV)/ S • E in seven lines within oak wreath / L • MESCINIVS R[VFVS • III • VIR], cippus inscribed IMP/ CAES/ AVGV/ COMM/ CONS in five lines; S C across field. RIC I 358; RSC 462. Toned, porosity, a couple of minor edge tests. VF. Very rare. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Nomos Obolos 4 (21 February 2016), lot 532 (hammer CHF 1100).

230. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.60 g, 12h). Rome mint; L. Vinicius, moneyer. Struck 16 BC. Equestrian statue of Augustus riding right on a low square pedestal inscribed [S •] P • Q • R/ [I]MP/ [C]AES in three lines; all before city wall with arched entrance / Cippus inscribed in six lines. RIC I 362; RSC 543. Lightly toned, a few bankers’ marks.

Fair. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

231 232 231. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.68 g, 10h). Rome mint; L. Vinicius, moneyer. Struck 16 BC. Equestrian statue of Augustus riding right on a low square pedestal inscribed S • P • Q • R/ IMP/ CAES in three lines; all before city wall with arched entrance / Cippus inscribed S • P • Q • R/ IMP • CAE/ QVOD • V/ M • S • EX/ EA • P • QIS/ AD • A • DE in six lines. RIC I 362; RSC 543. Toned, obverse softly struck, hairline flan crack. VF. Rare. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 87 (18 May 2011), lot 960.

Statues to Augustus were erected near the Porta Flaminia, outside the city. The obverse of this coin may represent one of them.

232. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.85 g, 6h). Rome mint; C. Marius C.f. Tro(mentina tribu), moneyer.

Struck 13 BC. AVGVSTVS, bare head right; lituus to left behind / C • MARIVS • C • F TRO • III • VIR, Augustus, veiled and togate, standing left, holding simpulum in right hand. RIC I 398; RSC 455. Toned, some marks and scratches. Near VF. Very rare. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Harlan J. Berk inventory cc35689 (ND).

Agrippa, Augustus’ Intended Heir

233.

Augustus, with Agrippa. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.83 g, 9h). Rome mint; C. Sulpicius Platorinus, moneyer. Struck 13 BC. CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head of Augustus right / M • AGRIPPA PLATORINVS III VIR, bare head of Agrippa right. RIC I 408; RSC 3 (Agrippa and Augustus); BMCRE 112-4 = BMCRR Rome 4654-6; BN 533-5; Mazzini 3 (Agrippa and Augustus). Toned, bankers’ marks on obverse and reverse, edge tests and marks. VF. Rare.

($1500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 45 (18 March 1998), lot 1846; Classical Numismatic Review XXII.2 (Spring/Summer 1997), no. 27.

Marcus Agrippa was Augustus’ boyhood friend, lieutenant and and eventual chosen heir, adopted by the emperor in 17 BC to ensure a smooth succession. Agrippa’s prominence in political affairs was emphasized in 13 BC, when two of the three moneyers included Agrippa on their coin types. Succession was not to be, however, as Agrippa died the following year.

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234 235 234. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.77 g, 2h). Rome mint; C. Antistius Reginus, moneyer. Struck 13 BC. Bare head right / Sacrificial implements: simpulum and lituus above tripod and patera. RIC I 410; RSC 347. Toned, banker’s mark on obverse, edge split, and edge test reveals crystalization. Good Fine. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

235. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.58 g, 6h). Pergamum mint. Struck 27 BC. Bare head right / Corona rostrata: laurel wreath interwoven with rostra and tied with a fillet, the long ties drawn up across center. RIC I 473; RSC 335. Porous, a few marks, small edge split. Good Fine. Rare. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

236 237 236. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Cistophorus (27mm, 11.44 g, 12h). Pergamum mint. Struck circa 19-18 BC. Bare head right / Hexastyle Temple of Rome and Augustus set on five-tiered base; pediment surmounted by acroteria; ROM ET AVGVST on entablature. RIC I 506; Sutherland Group VIIβ; RPC I 2219; RSC 86. Toned, some hairlines and marks. Good Fine. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Edward J. Waddell Inventory C39205 (ND).

237. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Cistophorus (26mm, 10.78 g, 12h). Pergamum mint. Struck circa 19-18 BC. Bare head right / MART VLTO across field, temple of Mars Ultor: circular, domed, tetrastyle temple set on five-tiered base; a signum within. RIC I 507; Sutherland Group VIIγ; RPC I 2220; RSC 202. Toned, a few scratches. Fine. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Edward J. Waddell Inventory C39207 (ND).

238 239 238. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Cistophorus (25.5mm, 11.05 g, 12h). Ephesus mint. Struck 28 BC. Laureate head right / Pax standing left, holding caduceus; to right, serpent arising from cista mystica; all within laurel wreath. RIC I 476; Sutherland Group I; RPC I 2203; RSC 218. Lightly toned, faint hairlines. Fine. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

239. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Cistophorus (26mm, 11.75 g, 12h). Ephesus mint. Struck 25-20 BC. Bare head right / Altar decorated with fillets, garlands, and stags standing vis-à-vis. RIC I 482; Sutherland Group VIγ; RPC I 2215; RSC 33.

Toned, shallow graffiti in obverse field under tone. Good Fine. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 21 (28 January 2001), lot 61455.

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240. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Cistophorus (25mm, 11.55 g, 12h). Ephesus mint. Struck circa 25-20 BC. Bare head right / Six stalks of grain tied in a bundle. RIC I 494; Sutherland Group VIβ (unlisted dies); RPC I 2214; RSC 32b. Toned.

Near VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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Rare Hybrid

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241. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (16.5mm, 2.94 g, 12h). Uncertain mint. AVGVSTVS DIVI F, bare head right within oak wreath / Corona rostrata: laurel wreath interwoven with rostra and tied with a fillet, the long ties drawn up across center. Cf. RIC I 400-1, 405; cf. RSC 455a-6, 458/cf. RIC I 473; cf. RSC 335 (for obv./rev. types). Toned, some verdigris, area of edge smoothing and test cut. Near VF. Rare. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

242. Tiberius. AD 14-37. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.51 g, 3h). “Tribute Penny” type. Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Group 2, AD 15-18. Laureate head right, one ribbon on shoulder / Livia (as Pax) seated right on chair, no footstool, holding spear and olive branch; ornate chair legs, two lines below throne. RIC I 28 var. (three lines below); Lyon 146; RSC 16b. Toned, scrapes, scratches, smoothing, edge marks. Fine. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Hall Park McCullough Collection (Stack’s, 20 November 1967), lot 1080 (part of).

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Anonymous issues. temp. Tiberius, AD 14-37. Æ Tessera (19mm, 3.52 g, 3h). Radiate head of Augustus left; thunderbolt to left / VI within pearl border and wreath. Buttrey 10/VI (unlisted combination); Cohen –; Kestner, Tesseren –.

Brown patina, faint porosity. Good Fine. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Thomas O. Mabbott Collection (Part Two, Hans M.F. Schulman, 27 October 1969), lot 5257.

Extremely Rare Die Combination 244.

Anonymous issues. temp. Tiberius, AD 14-37. Æ Tessera (19mm, 2.92 g, 4h). Erotic scene with a male figure lying face down on a couch, resting on left elbow and looking back at female (?) partner behind him / VIIII within pearl border and wreath. Campana, Spintriae obv. die 24/XIIII; Simonetta & Riva 13/D; Buttrey 7/VIIII; Ars Classica XI, (18 June 1925), lot 1066 (same dies). Brown patina, light porosity, spots of corrosion. Fine. Extremely rare – only the Ars Classica specimen recorded for these dies. ($1000) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Shanna Schmidt. Ex Agora 71 (26 December 2017), lot 231 (hammer $1700); Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 333 (20 August 2014), lot 282 (expertly conserved since).

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Extremely Rare Gaius Mitreius Tessera

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Gaius Mitreius L.f., magister iuventutis. 1st century AD. Gilt Æ Tessera (19mm, 3.86 g, 12h). C MITREIVS L F MAG IVVE(NT), bare head of Mitreius right; cornucopia(?) below / Two story building (basilica?), each with five columns on each floor; between floors, L SEXTILI S P; in exergue, incised VI. Rowan, Ashmolean p. 102, 1b. Brown patina, significant gilding remaining. VF. Extremely rare – only seven known, with only one incised VI. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Frank Kovacs MBS XV (1 October 2003), lot 304.

Mitreius is named on this token as a magister of one of the Roman youth organizations known as the iuvenes. The exact function of these organizations is uncertain, but they appear to have been social clubs, and to have periodically put on games or banquets, for which these tokens may have been used. Die links of Mitreius’s obverse type to the “numeral” and “erotic” series of tesserae suggests that, at the very least, all three were produced at the same location, with the pssibility that Mitreius himself was responsible for the lot.

Mitreius’s tokens are all exceedingly rare, with only one example recorded with the numeral ‘VI’ on the reverse. That piece was illustrated in a pre-1764 catalog, A collection of the Spintrian medals of Tiberius, now known to have belonged to Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (1727-1804).

His tesserae were acquired by the Vienna Kunsthistorisches Museum, which presently contains an example incised ‘X.’ It appears that this was the token illustrated in Tiepolo’s catalog, with the incorrect numeral drawn by the artist. Accordingly, the present example would be the first and only known with the numeral VI. Our thanks to Dr. Katherine Iselin for providing the information on the Tiepolo specimen.

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Nero Claudius Drusus. Died 9 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.74 g, 2h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck under Claudius, AD 41-42. NERO CLAVDIVS • DRVSVS • GERMANICVS IMP, head left, wearing oak wreath / DE above and GERM on architrave of triumphal arch, surmounted by equestrian statue right between two trophies; the rider carries spear in rest in right hand; at the foot of each trophy sits a captive with hands tied behind his back, the one on left looking right, the one on right facing. RIC I 70 (Claudius; Rome mint); von Kaenel Type 12, 171 (V135/R137); Lyon 23 (Claudius; unlisted dies).

Toned, a few deposits. VF. Well centered. ($1500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex CNG Inventory 506143 (February 2019); Morris (Phil Peck) Collection (Heritage 3071, 6 January 2019), lot 32046.

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247 248 247.

Nero Claudius Drusus. Died 9 BC. Æ Sestertius (36mm, 25.34 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Claudius, AD 4142. Bare head left; c/m: NCAPR (Nummus Caesare Augusto PRobatus?) within rectangular incuse / Claudius seated left on curule chair, holding branch and resting hand on lap; weapons and armor on either side of globe beneath. RIC I 93 (Claudius); von Kaenel Type 57; for c/m: 60. Brown surfaces, some roughness. Host coin: Near Fine; c/m: Near VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Howard D. Gibbs Estate (Part III, Hans Schulman, 26 January 1971), lot 93 (part of).

This countermark, one of the most common imperial countermarks, is likely a validating countermark used during the reign of Nero. For further discussion, see Kraay, “The Behavior of Early Imperial Countermarks” in Essays Mattingly, pp. 132ff.

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Nero Claudius Drusus. Died 9 BC. Æ Sestertius (35mm, 28.04 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck under Claudius, AD 4142. Bare head left; c/m: NCAPR (Nummus Caesare Augusto PRobatus?) within rectangular incuse / Claudius seated left on curule chair, holding branch and resting hand on lap; weapons and armor on either side of globe beneath. RIC I 93 (Claudius); von Kaenel Type 57; for c/m: 60. Brown surfaces, minor pitting, scratches on reverse. Host coin: Near Fine; c/m: Near VF.

($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Howard D. Gibbs Estate (Part III, Hans Schulman, 26 January 1971), lot 93 (part of).

This countermark, one of the most common imperial countermarks, is likely a validating countermark used during the reign of Nero. For further discussion, see Kraay, “The Behavior of Early Imperial Countermarks” in Essays Mattingly, pp. 132ff.

249.

Antonia Minor. Augusta, AD 37 and 41. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.67 g, 11h). Rome mint. Struck under Claudius, AD 41-42. ANTONIA AVGVSTA, draped bust right, wearing wreath of grain ears, from which one long tie hangs down at back; her hair is fastened in a long plait at back of head / SACERDOS upward to left, DIVI between flames of torches, AVGVSTI downward to right, two lighted torches, upright, bound just below flames by ribbon which hangs in a curve in the middle, its ends hang down at both sides. RIC I 67 (Claudius); von Kaenel Type 15 (unlisted dies); Calicó 319; BMCRE 112-3 (Claudius); BN 15-7; Adda 19; Biaggi 185-6; Jameson 36-7; Mazzini 4. Light marks. Fine. ($3000) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 261 (3 August 2011), lot 246.

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Antonia Minor. Augusta, AD 37 and 41. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.70 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Claudius, AD 41-42. Draped bust right, wearing wreath of grain ears / SACERDOS DIVI AVGVTI [sic], two vertical, long torches linked by ribbon. Cf. RIC I 68 (Claudius); cf. von Kaenel Type 15 (unlisted dies); cf. RSC 5. Toned, some porosity, scratches, and marks. Good Fine. Rare. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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Antonia Minor. Augusta, AD 37 and 41. Æ Dupondius (29.5mm, 14.09 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Claudius, AD 41-42. Draped bust right / Claudius, veiled and togate, standing left, holding simpulum and volumen. RIC I 92 (Claudius); von Kaenel Type 59. Brown surfaces, some roughness, cleaning scratches, areas of flat strike. Good Fine. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Harmer Rooke (12 March 1970), lot 4217.

252 253 252. Germanicus. Died AD 19. Æ Dupondius (28.5mm, 17.24 g, 7h). Rome mint. Struck under Gaius (Caligula), AD 37-41. Germanicus driving triumphal quadriga right, holding eagle-tipped scepter and reins / Germanicus standing left, raising hand and holding aquila. RIC I 57 (Gaius). Green patina, chipped in places, some red, and other encrustation. VF.

($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Henry T. Hettger Collection (Coin Galleries, 21 July 1982), 106; Dr. John A. Sawhill Collection/ James Madison University Foundation (Stack’s, 15 March 1979), lot 1240; John Quincy Adams and Descendants/Massachusetts Historical Society Collection (Part I, Stack’s, 5 March 1971), lot 734.

253. Germanicus. Died AD 19. Æ As (27mm, 7.50 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Gaius (Caligula), AD 39-40. Bare head left / Legend around large S • C. RIC I 43 corr. (legends). Brown surfaces, a few flan flaws. Fine. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Howard D. Gibbs Estate (Part II, Hans Schulman, 14 December 1970), lot 1091.

255 254 256 254.

Gaius (Caligula), with Agrippina Senior. AD 37-41. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.58 g, 10h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint.

2nd emission, 2nd phase, late AD 37-early 38. Laureate head of Gaius (Caligula) right / Draped bust of Agrippina right. RIC I 14 (Rome mint); Lyon 170 (unlisted dies); RSC 2. Toned, some green deposits, and a few scratches. Good Fine.

($1000) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Auctions VIII (27 September 1989), lot 405.

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Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.61 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 40. Laureate head right / SPQR/ P P/ OB C S in three lines; all within oak wreath. RIC I 28; RSC 21. Small test mark on obverse, traces of deposits.

Near VF. ($1500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex CNG Inventory 828289 (November 2008).

256. Claudius. AD 41-54. Fourrée Denarius (18mm, 2.69 g, 10h). Roman-British imitation. Imitating Rome mint issue of AD 50-51. TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P X IMP P P, laureate head right / PACI AVGVSTAE, Pax-Nemesis walking right, holding out fold of drapery below chin, and holding winged caduceus pointing down at serpent gliding right with head erect. North Suffolk 106-8 (dies H/7); cf. RIC I 52; cf. von Kaenel Type 40; cf. RSC 65. Toned, some porosity and marks, plating broken in spots. VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex C. J. Martin Coins XXV.1 (March 1998), no. R.40.

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257. Claudius. AD 41-54. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.79 g, 4h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck AD 44-45. TI CLAVD • CAESAR • AVG • P • M • TR • P • IIII, laureate head right / IMPER RECEPT across upper section of wall, Claudius seated left, holding scepter; to left, signum; all within distyle building with crescent in pediment and flanked by crenelated walls with arched entries; all set on crenelated wall with two arched entries. RIC I 25; von Kaenel Type 21, – (V304/R315 – [unlisted die combination]); Lyon 40 (D163/R193 – [unlisted die combination]); Calicó 361a; BMCRE 23 (same obv. die); BN 43-4; Biaggi 206 (same rev. die); Mazzini 43. Scratches and marks. Near VF. ($3000) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 49 (17 March 1999), lot 1457.

Claudius was the first of many emperors to be raised to the throne by the Praetorian Guard. This reverse type depicting the praetorian camp, which lay northeast of Rome outside the Servian Wall, celebrates the event.

Ex Garrett Collection

258.

Nero, with Agrippina Junior. AD 54-68. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.44 g, 12h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck December AD 54. Bare head of Nero right, facing draped bust of Agrippina Junior left / EX • S C within oak wreath. RIC I 2 (Rome); Lyon 5; RSC 7. Toned. Good Fine. Rare. ($750) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Stack’s (7 March 2006), lot 686; John Work Garrett Collection (Part III, Numismatic Fine Arts/Bank Leu, 29 March 1985), lot 412 (part of).

259 260 259. Nero. AD 54-68. Æ Sestertius (36mm, 23.26 g, 6h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck circa AD 65. Laureate head left, globe at point of neck / Annona standing right, holding cornucopia, facing Ceres seated left, holding grain ears and torch; between them, modius on garlanded altar, ship’s stern in background. RIC I 391; WCN 412; Lyon 72. Brown surfaces, spot of corrosion behind head, some brassy metal and green. Good Fine. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Harding Collection (Hans Schulman, 10 October 1972), lot 472.

260. Nero. AD 54-68. Æ As (29mm, 11.17 g, 6h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck circa AD 66. Bare head right, globe at point of neck / Victory advancing left, holding in both hands shield inscribed S [P Q R]. RIC I 543; WCN 593; Lyon 228. Dark brown, rough surfaces. Fine. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Dr. A.S.W. Rosenbach Collection (Hans Schulman, 11 December 1969), lot 326.

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261 262 261. Nero. AD 54-68. Æ Dupondius (29.5mm, 12.03 g, 7h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck circa AD 67. Laureate head right, globe at point of neck / Securitas seated right on throne, leaning elbow on back of throne, propping head on hand, holding scepter; lighted and garlanded altar to right, against which leans lighted torch. RIC I 596; WCN 531; Lyon 210. Even green-brown patina. Fine. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Dr. A.S.W. Rosenbach Collection (Hans Schulman, 11 December 1969), lot 328.

262. Nero. AD 54-68. Fourrée Denarius (17mm, 2.90 g, 6h). Imitating a Rome mint issue of circa AD 64-65. Laureate head right / Jupiter seated left, holding thunderbolt and scepter. Cf. RIC I 53; cf. RSC 119. Darkly toned, rough, plating broken in spots. Fine. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Howard D. Gibbs Estate (Part II, Hans Schulman, 14 December 1970), lot 1013.

263. Nero. AD 54-68. Æ Sestertius (30mm, 22.96 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 64. Laureate bust right, wearing aegis / DECVRSIO in exergue, Nero on horseback riding right, holding spear; behind him, soldier on horseback riding right, holding vexillum. RIC I 167; WCN 123. Brown surfaces, smoothing. Fine. A protocontorniate, the edges having been tapped to create raised rims. Attractive. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Harding Collection (Hans Schulman, 10 October 1972), lot 927 (part of).

Proto-contorniate is the modern term used to describe Roman Imperial and Provincial bronze coins of the first, second, and early third centuries with hammered-up edges. These raised edges on the rims probably occurred after these bronze issues no longer circulated and ceased to be part of the currency in general use. These proto-contorniates are of both emperors and empresses and consist almost exclusively of earlier sestertii, dupondii, and asses. Although several different theories to explain this alteration have been offered over the years, it is generally accepted today that these were given by friends and family to each other as New Year’s gifts, perhaps in the late third and first half of the fourth centuries. This was first proposed by Andreas Alföldi in Die Kontorniaten (Budapest, 1943). The rims hammered in this manner gave them a distinctive appearance.

264 265 264. Nero. AD 54-68. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.15 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 65-66. NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS, laureate head right / SALVS in exergue, Salus seated left on throne, holding patera and resting arm at side. RIC I 59; Calicó 443. Numerous digs, scrapes, and scratches. Good Fine. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Coin Galleries (25 November 1969), lot 939.

265. Nero. AD 54-68. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.29 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 65-66. Laureate head right / Hexastyle temple of Vesta with domed roof, set on podium of four steps; within, statue of Vesta seated left, holding patera and scepter. RIC I 62; RSC 335. Toned, flan flaw on obverse, a few scratches and marks. VF. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 7 (10 July 2000), lot 59911.

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266. Nero. AD 54-68. Æ As (27.5mm, 10.73 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 65. Laureate head left / Temple of Janus with latticed windows to left and garland hung across closed doors to right. RIC I 303 var. (bust right); WCN 280 var. (same).

Green and brown surfaces, minor roughness, some cleaning/smoothing marks. Near VF. Rare with head left. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 278 (25 April 2012), lot 277.

268 267 269 267. Nero. AD 54-68. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.28 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 66-67. Laureate head right / Salus seated left on ornamented throne, holding patera and resting hand at side. RIC I 67; RSC 318. Toned. Near VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

268. Nero. AD 54-68. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.08 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 67-68. Laureate head right / Aquila between two signa. RIC I 68; RSC 356. Toned, some porosity and scratches. Good Fine. Rare type. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

This type, among the last coins struck by the very unmilitary Nero, would seem to be an attempt to curry favor with the Roman legions of the provinces, which were beginning to rebel against his capricious rule. It did not work.

269. Galba. AD 68-69. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.25 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa July AD 68-January 69. Bare head right / S P Q R/ OB/ C S in three lines within oak wreath. RIC I 167; RSC 287. Toned, some scratches. Good Fine. ( $150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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270. Galba. AD 68-69. Æ Sestertius (34mm, 22.39 g, 6h). Rome mint, 2nd officina. Struck circa October AD 68.

Laureate and draped bust right / Livia seated left, holding patera and scepter. RIC I 336; ACG 97 (A8/P79). Brown surfaces, some roughness, shallow scrape on reverse. Fine. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Harding Collection (Hans Schulman, 10 October 1972), lot 486.

271. Galba. AD 68-69. Æ As (27mm, 7.85 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa August-October AD 68. Laureate head right / Aquila on thunderbolt between two signa. RIC I 329; ACG –. Brown surfaces. Near Fine. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Vatican Duplicates (Hans Schulman, 26 April 1972), lot 663.

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272 274 273 272. Otho. AD 69. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.13 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck 15 January–8 March. Bare head right / Securitas standing left, holding wreath and scepter. RIC I 8; Muona Group 1, Type 4B, Portrait Type B; RSC 17. Toned, some shallow scratches, tiny flat spot on edge. VF. Bold portrait. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Review XVI.2 (Second Quarter 1991), no. 123.

Rare Dynastic Denarius 273.

Vitellius, with his children. AD 69. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.17 g, 6h). Dynastic issue. Rome mint. Struck circa late April-20 December. Laureate head of Vitellius right / Confronted, bareheaded, and draped busts of Vitellius’ son, Vitellius Germanicus, on the left, and daughter, Vitellia, on the right. RIC I 79; RSC 5. Lightly toned, faint hairlines. Good Fine.

Scarce. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Edward J. Waddell Inventory C35349 (ND).

274. Vitellius. AD 69. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.16 g, 7h). Rome mint. Struck circa late April-20 December. Laureate head right / Libertas standing facing, head right, holding pileus and vindicta. RIC I 105; RSC 47. Toned, numerous scratches under tone, area of edge smoothing and a few test cuts. Good Fine. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Harmer Rooke (26 August 1970), lot 856.

275. Vespasian. AD 69-79. Æ As (27mm, 8.96 g, 6h). “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck AD 77-78. Laureate head right, globe at point of neck / IVDAEA CAPTA, S C in exergue, palm tree; arms to left; to right, Judaea seated right in attitude of mourning. RIC II.1 1233; Lyon 91; Hendin 1561. Green and brown patina, some roughness and smoothing. Fine. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Rudolf Berk Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 108, 16 February 2005), lot 104.

277 278 276 276. Vespasian. AD 69-79. AR Denarius (16.5mm, 3.28 g, 6h). “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Rome mint. Struck circa 21 December AD 69-early 70. Laureate head right / IVDAEA in exergue, trophy; to right, Judaea seated right in attitude of mourning, head resting in hand. RIC II.1 2; Hendin 1479; RSC 226. Fine. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex CNG inventory 719938 (March 2000; part of).

277. Vespasian. AD 69-79. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.12 g, 6h). “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Rome mint. Struck circa 21 December AD 69-early 70. Laureate head right / IVDAEA in exergue, trophy; to right, Judaea seated right in attitude of mourning, head resting in hand. RIC II.1 2; Hendin 1479; RSC 226. Area of roughness on obverse. Fine. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.

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Vespasian, with Titus and Domitian as Caesares. AD 69-79. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.00 g, 6h). Dynastic issue.

Rome mint. Struck January-June AD 70. Laureate head of Vespasian right / Confronted bare heads of Titus right and Domitian left. RIC II.1 16; RSC 5. Toned, scratches, marks, several edge test cuts. Fine. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex CNG Inventory 718159 (January 2000).

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279 280 279. Vespasian. AD 69-79. Æ Sestertius (34mm, 23.29 g, 7h). “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Rome mint. Struck AD 71. Laureate head right / IVDΛEΛ CAPTA, palm tree; to left, bound captive Jew standing right; to right, Judaea seated right on cuirass in attitude of mourning; both figures surrounded by arms; S C in exergue. RIC II.1 159; Hendin 1500. Dark green and brown patina, minor pitting. Near VF. ($750) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Thomas Bentley Cederlind Estate (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 372, 6 April 2016), lot 413 .

280. Vespasian. AD 69-79. Æ Sestertius (32.5mm, 23.05 g, 6h). “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Rome mint. Struck AD 71. Laureate head right / IVDΛEΛ CAPTA, S C in exergue, palm tree; to left, bound male captive standing right; to right, Judaea seated right on cuirass in attitude of mourning; both figures surrounded by arms. RIC II.1 159; Hendin 1500. Tanbrown river surfaces, areas of roughness. Fine. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 334 (3 September 2014), lot 299.

281. Vespasian. AD 69-79. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.01 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 77-78. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right / COS VIII in exergue, Vespasian, in military dress, on left, standing left, holding vertical spear in right hand and parazonium slanted upward to right in left hand; on right, Victory standing left, holding wreath in right hand above Vespasian’s head and palm frond in left. RIC II.1 935; Calicó 624; BMCRE 204; BN 181-2; Adda 55 var. (head left); Biaggi 317. Toned, a few scratches, minor marks. Fine. ($2000) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Holyland Numismatics Inventory 001515 (February 2013).

282 283 284 282.

Divus Vespasian. Died AD 79. AR Denarius (18mm, 2.61 g, 6h). “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Rome mint.

Struck under Titus, AD 80-81. Laureate head right / Slow quadriga left, with tensa (car) in form of small temple surmounted by statuette of quadriga flanked by Victories holding palm fronds and wreaths; car ornamented with figures of Minerva advancing left and brandishing spear, and garlands. RIC II.1 361 (Titus); Hendin 1585; RSC 146. Toned, some scratches, marks, and edge tests. Fine. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

283.

Divus Vespasian. Died AD 79. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.17 g, 7h). “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Rome mint.

Struck under Titus, AD 80-81. Laureate head right / Victory advancing left, placing shield on trophy; below, Judaea seated left in attitude of mourning. RIC II.1 364 (Titus); Hendin 1586; RSC 144. Toned. Fair. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Amphora Coins FPL 43 (Summer, 1990), no. 63.

284.

Diva Domitilla Senior. Died before AD 69. Fourrée Denarius (18mm, 2.59 g, 6h). Hybrid with reverse type of Vespasian. DIVA DOMITILLA AVGVSTA, draped bust right, hair in long plait at back / PACI [AVGVSTAE], Pax-Nemesis advancing right, holding out fold of drapery below chin, and holding winged caduceus, pointing down at snake erect, gliding right. RIC II.1 –; RIC II 72 (Titus) = BMCRE 148 (Titus); RSC 3a. Toned, plating broken in spots, exposing core. Good Fine.

Rare. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Coin Galleries (20 July 2006), lot 324.

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Illustrated in RSC – Ex Sinton, Arnold, and Ryan – Pedigreed to 1936

285.

Diva Domitilla Senior. Died before AD 69. Fourrée Denarius (19.5mm, 2.76 g, 6h). DIVA DOMITILLA AVGVSTA, draped bust right, hair in long plait at back / PIE TAS AV[GV]ST, Pietas seated left, holding scepter; to left, child standing left, holding object. RIC II.1 –; RIC II 73 (Titus); RSC 4 (this coin illustrated). Toned, scratches on obverse, plating broken on reverse. VF. Extremely rare. ($750) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Marian A. Sinton Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 53, 15 March 2000), lot 1496; G. R. Arnold Collection (Part 1, 17 June 1969), lot 364; V. J. E. Ryan Collection (Part 5, Glendining, 2 April 1952), lot 2153; Münzhandlung Basel 6 (18 March 1936), lot 1622.

286. Titus. As Caesar, AD 69-79. Æ As (28.5mm, 10.50 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Vespasian, AD 73. Laureate head right / Victory standing right, holding palm frond over shoulder and placing wreath on signum to right. RIC II.1 572 (Vespasian). Green-brown patina, minor smoothing. Near VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Harry N. Sneh Collection (Gemini X, 13 January 2013), lot 684.

287. Titus. As Caesar, AD 69-79. AV Aureus (20mm, 6.76 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Vespasian, AD 75. T CΛESΛR IMP VESPΛSIΛN, laureate head right / PONTIF TR P COS IIII, Victory, draped, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm frond upright in left, standing left on ‘cista mystica’, on either side of which is a snake, coiling up on its tail, facing inwardly. RIC II.1 785 (Vespasian); Calicó 750; BMCRE 173-4 (Vespasian); BN 151-2 (Vespasian); Biaggi 369; Mazzini 163 and 163*; NAC 119, lot 31 (same dies). Good Fine. ($2000) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Pegasi XXIV (4 April 2011), lot 467; Lanz 144 (24 November 2008), lot 438.

288 289 288. Titus. AD 79-81. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.27 g, 6h). “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Rome mint. Struck after 1 July AD 79. Laureate head right / Slow quadriga left, bearing grain ears. RIC II 8; Hendin –; RSC 276. Toned. Fine.

($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex CNG inventory 719938 (March 2000; part of).

289. Titus. AD 79-81. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 2.91 g, 6h). “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Rome mint. Struck AD 79.

Laureate head right / Male captive kneeling right at base of trophy. RIC II 49; Hendin 1583b; RSC 295. Toned. Near VF.

($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex CNG inventory 719938 (March 2000; part of).

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290. Titus. AD 79-81. AR Cistophorus (27mm, 10.66 g, 6h). Rome or Ephesus mint. Struck AD 80-81. Laureate head right / Aquila between two signa. RIC II 516; RPC II 861; RSC 398. Trace deposits, a few minor flan flaws. Good Fine.

($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Harlan J. Berk inventory cc27310 (ND).

291 292 291.

Julia Titi. Augusta, AD 79-90/1. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.27 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Titus, AD 80-81.

Diademed and draped bust right / Venus, seen half from behind, naked to the hips, standing right, resting elbow on column, holding transverse scepter and crested helmet. RIC II.1 388 (Titus); RSC 14. Toned, light scratches. Near VF. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Gordon Andreas Singer.

292.

Julia Titi. Augusta, AD 79-90/1. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.03 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Domitian, circa AD 88-89. Diademed and draped bust right, hair in long plait down back / Peacock standing facing, tail ‘in splendor’. RIC II.1 p.

314, n. 72 (Domitian); RSC 7. Toned, flan crack, roughness, scrapes, scratches. Good Fine. Rare. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Apollo Numismatics.

293 294 293.

Julia Titi. Augusta, AD 79-90/1. AR Cistophorus (26mm, 10.98 g, 6h). Ephesos mint. Struck under Domitian, circa 81-82 AD. Draped bust right / Vesta seated left, holding palladium and scepter. RIC II.1 231 (Domitian); RPC II 871; RSC 15.

Toned. Fine. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex CNG inventory 726842 (June 2001).

294. Domitian. As Caesar, AD 69-81. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.16 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Vespasian, AD 7075. Laureate head right / Domitian on rearing horse left, raising right hand and holding scepter. RIC II.1 680 (Vespasian); RSC 664. Toned. VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Sam Kazmi.

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Very Rare Germania Capta Domitian Aureus

295. Domitian. AD 81-96. AV Aureus (20mm, 7.54 g, 6h). “Germania Capta” commemorative. Rome mint. Struck 1 January-13 September AD 87. IMP • CΛES • DOMIT • ΛVG • GERM • P • M • TR • P • VI •, laureate head right / IMP • XIIII • COS XIII • CENS • P • P • P •, German woman (as type of Germania Capta), naked to waist, wearing breeches, seated right on oblong shield, resting head on left hand in attitude of mourning, left elbow resting on left knee, right hand on shield; broken spear below. RIC II.1 513 (R2); Calicó 882; BMCRE –; BN –; Adda –; Biaggi –; Jameson –; Mazzini –. Toned, a few marks, areas of edge filing, slight bend in flan. Good Fine. Very rare, missing from most major collections. ($2000) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Harlan J. Berk Inventory cc74082 (December 2011).

Domitian pursued military actions in Germany and Dacia in an effort to shorten Rome’s frontier with the barbarian tribes to the East. Success was only achieved by Domitian’s formidable successor, Trajan, yet such competent strategic efforts by Domitian run counter to the typical derogatory bias found in the ancient authors concerning Domitian’s reign. This coin, commemorating Rome’s “victory” over the Germans, suggests more hopeful speculation than any concrete reality.

This magnificent reverse provides us with a record of part of a monument which has entirely disappeared, but of which fragments may survive at Rome beneath Regiones VII to X where Domitian’s architectural remains tend to cluster. Taken together with the Tropaeum Domitiani de Germanis monument, with its German male captive (Carradice, Coinage and finances in the reign of Domitian, BAR 178, 1983, pp. 24ff, 84.3), we can assemble the missing pieces into a standing marble trophy flanked by two seated captives, one male, bound and struggling, the other female, submissive and mourning for her lost liberty.

296 297 296. Domitian. AD 81-96. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.27 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 88. Laureate head right / Minerva standing right on capital of rostral column, holding spear and shield; owl at feet to right. RIC II.1 564; RSC 68. Lightly toned.

Near VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Sam Kazmi.

297. Domitian. AD 81-96. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.45 g, 6h). Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue. Rome mint.

Struck 14 September-31 December AD 88. Laureate head right / COS XIIII across field, column inscribed LVD/ SAEC/ FEC in three lines; all within laurel wreath. RIC II.1 604; RSC 70. Lightly toned, trace deposits on reverse. Near VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 60 (22 May 2002), lot 1615.

298 299 298. Domitia. Augusta, AD 82-96. AR Cistophorus (25mm, 310.62 g, 7h). Uncertain Asian mint. Struck under Domitian, AD 82. Draped bust right / Venus, seen half from behind, naked to the hips, standing right, resting elbow on column, holding scepter and helmet. RIC II.1 847 (Domitian); RPC 870 (Domitian); RSC 19. Lightly toned, short scratch in field on obverse.

Fine. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Harlan J. Berk inventory cc27362 (ND).

299. Nerva. AD 96-98. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.27 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 96. Laureate head right / Clasped right hands. RIC II 2; RSC 16. Toned, scratches. VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Coin Galleries (17 July 1991), lot 426.

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300 301 302 300. Trajan. AD 98-117. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.18 g, 7h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 112-113. Laureate bust right, slight drapery / The Via Traiana reclining left on rock outcropping, head right, supporting wheel set on knee and holding branch. RIC II 266; Woytek 398b; RSC 648. Near VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

301. Trajan. AD 98-117. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.39 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 112-114. Laureate bust right, slight drapery / Trajan’s father seated left on curule chair, holding patera and scepter. RIC II 252 var. (bust type); Woytek 406b; RSC 140. Minor flan flaws on obverse, light scratch in field on reverse. Near VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

302. Trajan. AD 98-117. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.41 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 113-114. Laureate and draped bust right / Trajan’s Column: column surmounted by statue of Trajan standing left, holding patera and scepter, and set on podium decorated with two eagles. RIC II 292; Woytek 425v; RSC 558. Toned, a couple of minor flan flaws on obverse. VF.

($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Coin Galleries (15 February 1995), lot 1589.

303. Trajan. AD 98-117. AR Cistophorus (26.5mm, 10.19 g, 6h). Uncertain mint in Asia Minor (or Rome for circulation in Asia). Struck January-February AD 98. Laureate head right / Aquila between two signa. RIC II 719; RSC 608; RPC III 1315. Lightly toned, a few light scratches. Fine. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Berk BBS 120 (10 May 2001), lot 450.

304 305 304. Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.59 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 120 (late)-121. Laureate head right / LIBERAL AVG/ III in two lines in exergue, Hadrian seated left on platform and extending hand toward a citizen standing right, holding out fold of toga. RIC II.3 308; RSC 908. Toned. VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Edward J. Waddell inventory C35351 (ND).

Very Rare Eastern Mint Denarius 305. Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.19 g, 6h). Hybrid with reverse of Sabina. Uncertain eastern mint.

Struck early-mid AD 130s. Laureate and draped bust right / Juno standing left, holding patera and scepter. RIC II.3 3179 (R3); RSC 873 var. (bust type). Lightly toned, a few scratches in fields. Near VF. Very rare. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Sam Kazmi.

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306 307 306. Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Cistophorus (29.5mm, 10.45 g, 6h). Ephesus mint. Struck after AD 128. Bare head right / Cult statue of Diana (Artemis) Ephesia; stags at sides. RIC II.3 –; RIC II 474; Metcalf, Cistophori, Type 5; RPC III 1328; RSC 535. Toned. Good Fine. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

Ex Berk BBS 129 (24 October 2002), lot 407

307. Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Cistophorus (27mm, 8.97 g, 6h). Ephesus mint. Struck after AD 128. Bare head right / Asclepius standing facing, head left, leaning on serpent-entwined staff. RIC II.3 –; RIC II 481; Metcalf, Cistophori, Type 20, 94 (O68/R82 – this coin illustrated); RPC III 1348; RSC 290. Toned. Fine. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Garth R. Drewry Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 110), lot 112; Harmer Rooke (12 December 1986), lot 959; Hesperia Art Bulletin 26 (ND), lot 87.

308. Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Cistophorus (26mm, 10.69 g, 7h). Ephesus mint. Struck after AD 128. Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Zeus standing left, holding eagle in outstretched right hand and scepter in left. RIC II.3 –; RIC II 497 var. (bust type); Metcalf, Cistophori, Type 49; RPC III 1391; RSC 275b. Toned, overstruck on uncertain type. Near VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Berk BBS 129 (16 October 2002), lot 407.

309 310 311 309. Sabina. Augusta, AD 128-136/7. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.36 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Hadrian, circa AD 130-133. Diademed and draped bust right, wearing stephane / Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and resting arm on statuette of Spes set on low base; cornucopia below throne. RIC II.3 2501; RSC 12. Toned, softly struck, scratches. VF.

($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Auctions XVI (16 August 1991), lot 584.

310. Aelius. Caesar, AD 136-138. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.47 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Hadrian, AD 137. Bare head right / Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and resting elbow on cornucopia set on ground. RIC II.3 2625; RSC 1. Patchy tone. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Review XVIII.1 (1st Quarter 1993), no. 230.

311.

Antoninus Pius, with Marcus Aurelius as Caesar. AD 138-161. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.19 g, 6h). Rome mint.

Struck AD 140-144. Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right / Bareheaded and draped bust of Marcus Aurelius right. RIC II 417b (Pius); RSC 22a. Toned. Near VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 1 (17 April 2000), lot 59264.

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312 313 314 312.

Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. AR Denarius (17mm, 2.82 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 161. Laureate head right / Providentia standing left, holding globe and cornucopia. RIC III 23; MIR 18, 22-4/30; RSC 508. Toned. Good VF.

($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex CNG inventory 735262 (May 2003).

313.

Marcus Aurelius & Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.41 g, 6h). Restitution issue of Mark Antony legionary type. Rome mint. Struck AD 165-166. Praetorian galley left / Aquila between two signa; LEG VI across field. RIC III 443 (Aurelius and Verus); MIR 18, 120-4 (Aurelius); RSC 83 (Antony). Toned, some shallow marks, traces of deposits. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Texas Wine Doctor Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 389, 18 January 2017), lot 679; Classical Numismatic Group 37 (20 March 1996), lot 1381.

314. Lucilla. Augusta, AD 164-182. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.10 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, AD 161-162. Draped bust right / Concordia seated left, holding patera and resting elbow on small statuette of Spes. RIC III 758 (Aurelius); MIR 18, 1-4a; RSC 6a. Lightly toned. Near VF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Rosenblum FPL 21E (Summer 1991), no. 191.

Prayers for a Renewed Golden Age

315. Commodus. AD 177-192. Æ Medallion (39mm, 43.60 g, 11h). Rome mint. Struck early AD 178. L AVREL COMMODVS AVG GERM SARM TR P III, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / [IMP II] COS P P, VOTA PVBLICA in exergue, Commodus, togate, sacrificing out of patera over altar to left; to left, victimarius preparing to sacrifice bull, citizen, tibicen playing tibia, and child; four citizens to right, behind Commodus; hexastyle temple in background. Gnecchi 166 (same dies as illustration); MIR 18, 1076/11-37; Banti 502. Dark red-brown patina, areas of roughness, wreath gilded and cuirass silvered. VF. The patina is over the silvering so the silvering is contemporary; the gilding is a later addition. ($3000) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 281 (20 June 2012), lot 346.

Because of the high infant mortality within the family, no clear successors to Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus existed. The arrival of Lucius Aurelius Commodus Antoninus and his twin, Titus Aurelius Fulvus Antoninus in AD 161 was viewed as a particularly fortuitous event. The early death of Titus left only his brother Lucius to survive to adulthood. Lucius Verus and his wife Lucilla, one of the two surviving daughters of Marcus Aurelius and Faustina Junior, had their own misfortunes, as all their children died shortly after birth. Thus, by the time Verus himself died in AD 169, the only viable successor remained Aurelius’ son Commodus, who had been granted the title of Caesar in AD 166.

Between his appointment as Caesar and his subsequent appointment as Augustus in AD 177, Commodus accompanied his father on campaign in order to familiarize himself with the necessities of governance and military command. This was a critical time for Marcus Aurelius, whose sole rule at this time was beset both by revolt in Egypt under Avidius Cassius and a long, protracted war with the Marcomanni and Quadi.

Commodus’ assumption of his first consulship in January AD 177 and appointment as Augustus in mid-year must have come as welcome relief. In the summer of AD 178, Commodus married Bruttia Crispina to whom he had been betrothed for some time and for which event Marcus Aurelius had made a public sacrifice. These were heady days for the dynasty in that misfortune had been averted and it seemed that the Antonine legacy of calm peaceful rule was to continue. This, however, was not to be as Marcus Aurelius spent the remainder of his reign on campaign in Germania, dying on the frontier in AD 180. The hope inspired in the early days of Commodus’ reign grew dark as apparent megalomania set in, resulting in Commodus’ belief in himself as Hercules reincarnate, a belief that led to his assasination on the last day of December AD 192.

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316 317 316. Crispina. Augusta, AD 178-182. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.81 g, 1h). Rome mint. Struck under Commodus, circa AD 178-182. Draped bust right / DIS GENI TALI BVS, lighted altar. RIC III 281 (Commodus); MIR 18, 9-4a; RSC 16. VF.

($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Berk BBS 76 (21 April 1993), lot 363.

317.

Clodius Albinus. As Caesar, AD 193-195. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.29 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Septimius Severus, AD 194-195. Bare head right / Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and long scepter. RIC IV 4 corr. (obv. legend); RSC 15. Minor roughness. Good VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Palladium Numismatics 1 (18 December 1992), lot 242.

318 319 318.

Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.20 g, 12h). Emesa mint. Struck AD 194-195. Laureate head right / Grain ear between two crossed cornucopias. RIC IV 373; RSC 142b. Toned. VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 47 (16 September 1998), lot 1717 (part of); G.R. Arnold Collection (Part 2, Glendining’s, 21 November 1984), lot 54.

Ex Melcher, Vermule, and Prince Waldeck – Pedigreed to 1935 319.

Julia Domna, with Geta as Caesar. Augusta, AD 193-217. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.13 g, 6h). Dynastic issue.

Rome mint. Struck under Septimius Severus, circa AD 201-205. Draped bust of Julia Domna right / Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust of Geta right. RIC IV 571 (Septimius); RSC 1. Lightly toned, porous. Near VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Berk BBS 133 (22 July 2003), lot 475; Marc Melcher Collection (Triton VI, 14 January 2003), lot 1709 (part of); Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 50, 23 June 1999), lot 1594; Prince W[aldeck] Collection (Münzenhandlung Basel 3, 4 March 1935), lot 687.

320. Caracalla. AD 198-217. Cut AV Aureus (19.5mm, 6.99 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 212-213. Laureate head right / Providentia standing left, holding scepter in left hand and wand in right over globe on ground to left. RIC IV 227; Calicó 2801. Destroyed in shredder. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Marc Melcher Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 38, 24 September 2001), lot 64326 (shredded thereafter).

321 322 321. Macrinus. AD 217-218. AR Denarius (19mm, 2.99 g, 6h). Rome mint. 2nd emission, AD 217-218. Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Salus enthroned left, feeding serpent entwined about altar from bowl. RIC IV 85; Clay Issue 2; RSC 114b. Toned, light porosity. VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Auctions VI (1 March 1989), lot 499.

322. Macrinus. AD 217-218. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.08 g, 6h). Rome mint. 3rd emission, AD 218. Laureate and draped bust right, wearing long beard / Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia. RIC IV 53; Clay Issue 3; RSC 2 (Antioch). Toned. Good VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Berk BBS 72 (4 August 1992), lot 266.

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323 324 325 323. Diadumenian. As Caesar, AD 217-218. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.73 g, 6h). Rome mint. 1st emission, AD 217.

Bareheaded and draped bust right / Diadumenian standing left, holding baton and scepter; aquila and signum to right. RIC IV 107; Clay Issue 1; RSC 12. Light porosity. VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Edward J. Waddell inventory C35393 (ND).

324.

Julia Maesa. Augusta, AD 218-224/5. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 2.85 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck under Elagabalus, AD 218-220. Draped bust right / Pietas, veiled and draped, standing left, holding acerrum with lid open in left hand and with right hand dropping incense onto garlanded and lighted altar to left. RIC IV 263 (Elagabalus); Thirion 405; RSC 29. Toned.

Good VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group XXXI (9 September 1994), lot 1076.

325.

Maximinus I. AD 235-238. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.21 g, 6h). Rome mint. 2nd emission, AD 236. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Providentia standing left, holding cornucopia and wand over globe at her feet to left. RIC IV 13; BMCRE 88; RSC 77a. Deeply toned. VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Argos Numismatics FPL 9 (1991), no. 72.

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327 326. Balbinus. AD 238. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 2.78 g, 6h). Rome mint. 1st emission. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Balbinus standing left, holding branch and parazonium. RIC IV 5; BMCRE 26–7; RSC 20. Toned, deposits. EF.

($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Triton XXI (9 January 2018), lot 820; Gorny & Mosch 228 (9 March 2015), lot 664; UBS 78 (9 September 2008), lot 1829.

327. Pupienus. AD 238. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 2.51 g, 12h). Rome mint. 1st emission. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Pax, draped, seated left on throne, holding up olive branch in right hand and holding transverse scepter in left; fold of drapery over left arm. RIC IV 4; BMCRE 46–7; RSC 22. Lustrous. EF. Wonderful portrait. ($1000) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Triton XXI (9 January 2018), lot 821; KD Collection (Triton XX, 10 January 2017), lot 820; Gorny & Mosch 155 (5 March 2007), lot 349.

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329 328 328.

Julian II. AD 360-363. AR Siliqua (18mm, 2.36 g, 6h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck AD 360-361. Pearl and rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VOTIS/V/MVLTIS/X in four lines within wreath with large central medallion; LVG. RIC VIII 219; Lyon 261; RSC 163†c. Deeply toned. Good VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex 1887 East Harptree, Somerset Hoard (IRBCH 1424).

329. Valens. AD 364-378. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.28 g, 5h). Antioch mint, 2nd officina. Struck AD 364. D N VALENS PER F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICΛE, Valens standing facing, head right, holding labarum with cross on banner in right hand and Victory on globe in left; cross to left; *ANTB*. RIC IX 2d.xxxvii.2; Depeyrot 20/2; Biaggi 2255 var. (officina); Mazzini 36v. var. (same). Scratches and graffiti. Near VF.

($750) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Heritage (30 July 2002), lot 11466 (part of).

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330. Gratian. AD 367-383. Æ (13mm, 0.91 g, 5h). Antioch mint; 1st officina. Struck circa AD 378-383. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VOT/ XX/ MVLT/ XXX within wreath; ANTA. RIC IX 58a. Red-brown patina. VF.

($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

331. Honorius. AD 393-423. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.42 g, 6h). Ravenna mint. Struck AD 402-406. D N HONORI VS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VICTORI A AVGGG, Honorius standing right, spurning captive with left foot, holding labarum in right hand and Victory on globe in left; R|V//COMOB. RIC X 1287d; Ranieri 11; Depeyrot 7/1; DOCLR 736; Biaggi 2319; Mazzini 44 v./a. Graffiti on obverse. Good VF. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Glenn W. Woods Inventory 07350 (ND).

332.

Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AR Light Miliarense (22.5mm, 4.24 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck circa AD 408420. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust left / Theodosius II, nimbate, wearing military attire and draped, standing facing, head left, gesturing with raised right hand and holding globe in left; *|-//CON. RIC X 370; RSC 20A. Toned, underlying luster, slightly weak strike at high points. Good VF. ($750) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica R (17 May 2007), lot 1656.

333.

Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 4.31 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck AD 425429. D N THEODO SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear in right hand over right shoulder and shield in left / SALVS REI PVBLICAE, Theodosius II and Valentinian III nimbate enthroned facing, wearing consular robes, each holding mappa in right hand and cruciform scepter in left; star above; I//CONOB. RIC X 237; Depeyrot 79/1; DOCLR 376 . A few deposits, small edge scrape. Near EF. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica P (12 May 2005), lot 2194.

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Leo I. AD 457-474. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.46 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 2nd officina. Struck AD 462 or 466. D N LEO PE RPET AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear in right hand over right shoulder and shield in left / VICTORI A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross in right hand; star to right; B//CONOB. RIC X 605; Depeyrot 93/1; DOCLR 517. Toned, slight bend in flan. VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 50, 23 June 1999), lot 1771.

335.

Leo I. AD 457-474. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck AD 473-474. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / SALVS REI RVBLICAE C, Leo I and Leo II enthroned facing, each nimbate, wearing consular robes, and holding mappa; cross between, star above; CONOB. RIC X 637; Depeyrot 92/1 corr. (rev. legend and officina letter). Field marks on obverse, edge mark, wavy flan. VF. Rare. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Marc Poncin Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 72, 14 June 2006), lot 1937.

336. Zeno. Second reign, AD 476-491. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck AD 477-491. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield / Victory standing left, holding long, jeweled cross; star to right; I//CONOB. RIC X 929; Depeyrot 108/1. Lightly toned. VF.

($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 75 (23 May 2007), lot 1182 (there misdescribed as an issue of Theoderic).

Byzantine

337.

Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.49 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 3rd officina. Struck 492-507. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield / Victory standing left, holding long, jeweled cross; star to right; Γ//CONOB. DOC 3c; MIBE 4a; SB 3. Traces of deposits and die rust, some marks. VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 47 (16 September 1998), lot 2095.

338.

Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck 545-565. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif / Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; star to right; I//CONOB. DOC 9j; MIBE 7; SB 140. Hint of deposits, die rust, marks. Good VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Argos Numismatics FPL 9 (1991), no. G1.

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Justinian I. 527-565. Æ Follis (33mm, 18.43 g, 6h). Nicomedia mint, 2nd officina. Dated RY 31 (557/8). Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif; cross to right / Large M; cross above, date across field; B//NIKO. DOC 137b; MIBE 113a; SB 201. Brown and green patina, some hard green deposits. VF.

($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from The Time Machine (Mark E. Reid), 6 December 1998.

341 342 340 340.

Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.37 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck 565-567. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding Victory on globe and shield with horseman motif / Constantinopolis seated facing on throne, head right, holding scepter and globus cruciger; star to left; I//CONOB. DOC 5e; MIBE 1; SB 346. Traces of deposits, die rust, flan slightly bent, clipped. VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Heritage (30 July 2002), lot 11466 (part of).

341.

Tiberius II Constantine. 578-582. AV Solidus (21.5mm, 4.40 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 5th officina. Struck 579582. Crowned and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif / Cross potent set on four steps; Є//CONOB. DOC 4e; MIBE 4; SB 422. Struck with worn and rusty dies. Good VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Ponterio 100 (9 April 1999), lot 1255.

342. Phocas. 602-610. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 4.42 g, 7h). Constantinople mint, 1st officina. Struck 603-607. Crowned and draped bust facing, holding globus cruciger / Angel standing facing, holding staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; A//CONOB. DOC 5a; MIBE 7; SB 618. A few scratches, lustrous. EF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 46 (24 June 1998), lot 1556.

343 344 345 343.

Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine. 610-641. AV Solidus (22mm, 4.46 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck circa 626-629. Crowned and draped facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine; cross above / Cross potent set on three steps; IΘ//CONOB. DOC 22c; MIB 26; SB 746. Lightly toned, obverse scrape, scratch on reverse, minor die rust. Near EF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Colosseum Coin Exchange.

344.

Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine and Heraclonas. 610-641. AV Solidus (19.5mm, 4.42 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 7th officina. Struck 639(?)-641. Crowned figures of Heraclonas, Heraclius, and Heraclius Constantine standing facing, each holding globus cruciger / Cross potent set on three steps; monogram to left, Є to right; (retrograde Z)//CONOB. DOC 44e var. (officina not retrograde); MIB 53 (Heraclonas); SB 770. Lightly toned. Good VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Heritage (30 July 2002), lot 11588.

345.

Constans II, with Constantine IV. 641-668. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.43 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 6th officina.

Struck 654-659. Crowned and draped facing busts of Constans, wearing long beard, and Constantine; cross between / Cross potent set upon three steps; ς//CONOB. Cf. DOC type 25; MIB 26; SB 959. Deposits in devices, areas of peripheral weakness, some clipping. Good VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Pars Coins. Ex Geneva Collection (Heritage 351, 4 June 2004), lot 12302.

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Constantine IV Pogonatus. 668-685. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.32 g, 7h). Class II. Constantinople mint, 2nd officina.

Struck circa 669-674. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / Cross potent set upon three steps; to left and right, Heraclius and Tiberius standing facing, each holding a globus cruciger; B+//CONOB. DOC –; MIB 5C; SB 1153A. A bit of weakness, underlying luster. Good VF. Rare officina, none in CoinArchives. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Edward J. Waddell Inventory 34128 (ND.

Giving His Deceased Father Pride of Place 347.

Constantine V Copronymus, with Leo III. 741-775. AV Solidus (22mm, 4.46 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck 17 June 740/1-742. Crowned and draped facing bust of Leo, holding globus cruciger and akakia / Crowned and draped bust of Constantine facing, holding globus cruciger and akakia; ς at end of legend. DOC 1c; Füeg 1.C.4; SB 1550.

Toned, traces of deposits, scrape and hairline die break on obverse. Good VF. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Berk BBS 122 (6 September 2001), lot 68.

348.

Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus, with Romanus II. 913-959. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.40 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 950-955. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; three pellets in each arm of cross / Crowned facing busts of Constantine VII, wearing loros, and Romanus II, wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross between them. DOC 15; SB 1751. Lightly toned, traces of die rust, areas of weak strie, scratch across face of Christ. Near VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex CNG inventory 720129 (April 2000).

349.

Romanus III Argyrus. 1028-1034. AV Histamenon Nomisma (24mm, 4.33 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing / Romanus, placing hand on breast and holding globus cruciger, standing facing, being crowned and blessed by the Theotokos; four pellets in loros end. DOC 1b.3; SB 1819. VF. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex T. R. McIntosh Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 76, 29 October 2003), lot 115.

350 351 350.

Constantine IX Monomachus. 1042-1055. AR Miliaresion (24mm, 1.86 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. The Theotokos, orans, standing facing on dais / Constantine standing facing, holding long cross and sheathed sword. DOC 7; SB 1834. Toned, traces of die rust and corrosion, struck on ragged flan with edge chip. VF. Very rare. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 86 (31 March 2004), lot 105.

351.

Constantine X Ducas. 1059-1067. AV Histamenon Nomisma (27mm, 4.25 g, 6h). Class II. Constantinople mint.

Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing; throne with lyre-shaped back / Constantine standing facing, holding globus cruciger, being crowned by the Theotokos; between, M (with macron above), Θ to right of Teotokos’ shoulder . DOC 2; cf. Füeg 2 (for type); SB 1830. Toned, minor scrapr and double strike on obverse. Good VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Glenn W. Woods. Ex Classical Numismatic Group XXXI (9 September 1994), lot 1524.

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352 353 352.

Romanus IV Diogenes, with Eudocia, Michael VII, Constantius, and Andronicus. 1068-1071. AV Histamenon Nomisma (23mm, 2.84 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Michael standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, between Constantius and Andronicus, each holding globus cruciger and akakia / Christ standing facing on footstool, crowning Romanus and Eudocia, each holding globus cruciger. DOC 1; SB 1859. Flattened and heavily clipped. Near VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Malter XIV (8 June 1980), lot 351.

353.

Michael VII Ducas. 1071-1078. EL Histamenon Nomisma (28mm, 4.43 g, 6h). Class II. Constantinople mint. Bust of Christ Pantokrator facing / Crowned bust of Michael VII facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger; no pellet on shaft.

DOC 2a; SB 1868. Toning in devices, traces of die rust, obverse struck with worn die. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Freeman & Sear 10 (11 February 2004), lot 522.

354 355 354.

Nicephorus III Botaniates. 1078-1081. EL Histamenon Nomisma (31mm, 4.34 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing / Nicephorus standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger; saltire cross on shaft, five pellets in loros end, droplet below globus cruciger. DOC 3b; SB 1881. Lightly toned, striking fractures, scratches. VF.

($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Royal Athena Galleries Inventory EV0430 (April 2004).

355.

John II Comnenus. 1118-1143. AV Hyperpyron (28mm, 4.61 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 1122-1137(?).

Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing / John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Theotokos.

DOC 5; SB 1948. Toned, graffiti on obverse. VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Glenn W. Woods. Ex Coin Galleries (17 July 1996), lot 1296.

356.

Manuel I Comnenus. 1143-1180. AV Hyperpyron (29mm, 4.34 g, 6h). Variety V. Constantinople mint. Struck circa 1167-1183. Facing bust of beardless Christ, beardless, holding scroll and raising hand in benediction; nimbus with five pellets between double-lined cross arms / Manuel standing facing, holding labarum and patriarchal cross on globe, being crowned by manus Dei; nine pellets on collar; on chlamys, square below right arm. DOC 1(for type); SB 1956. Lightly toned, minor scratches. Good VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Glenn W. Woods.

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Early Medieval

357.

CRUSADERS, Knights of Rhodes (Knights Hospitaller). Robert de Juilly. 1374-1377. AR Gigliato (30mm, 3.92 g, 9h). + F : ROBЄRTVS : D : GVLIACO : D : GAm, Grand Master kneeling left; patriarchal cross on three steps to left; coat-of-arms to right; flower head beneath cross / + OSPIT(AL) : S IOhIS : IRLmI QT ROD, cross fleurée; shields of Hospitalers at ends of each crossbar. Metcalf, Crusades 1213; CCS 24c. Iridescent toning, areas of peripheral weakness. Good VF. ($200)

From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 53 (15 March 2000), lot 2107.

World

358.

ITALY, Bergamo (comune). 1236-early 14th century. AR Bergamo (21mm, 2.01 g, 8h). In the name of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II (1220-1250). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Domed building with two towers above crenellated archway. MIR 16a. Toned. Good VF. ($750) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 64 (24 September 2003), lot 1522.

359.

ITALY, Carmagnola (marchesato). Ludovico II di Saluzzo. 1475-1504. AR Cavallotto (27mm, 3.85 g, 5h).

Armored bust left, wearing biretta / St. Costanzo on horseback right, holding banner. MIR 126. Toned. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex LHS 95 (25 October 2005), lot 122.

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ITALY, Casale Monfferato (marchesato). Guiglielmo II Paleologo. 1494-1518. AR Testone (30mm, 9.35 g, 8h).

Bust left, wearing birreta / Coat-of-arms. MIR 185. Toned, minor porosity. VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Pegasi Numismatics.

361.

ITALY, Casale Monfferato (marchesato). Guiglielmo II Paleologo. 1494-1518. AR Testone (30mm, 9.33 g, 8h).

Bust left, wearing birreta / Coat-of-arms. MIR 185. Toned, weak strike. Near VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Ponterio 106 (7 April 2000), lot 2083.

Bellesia Plate Coin

362.

ITALY, Ferrara (ducato). Ercole I d’Este. 1471-1505. AR Grossone (25mm, 3.81 g, 2h). Struck 1475. Armored bust left / St. George slaying dragon to lower right. MIR 257; Bellesia, Ferrara 7/A, c (this coin). Toned. VF. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Pegasi BBS 109 (14 September 1998), lot 419; Vecchi 6 (9 June 1997), lot 1665.

363 364 363.

ITALY, Messerano (principato). Ludovico II Fieschi. 1528-1532. AR Testone (30mm, 7.39 g, 5h). Mantled bust right / St. Teonesto seated facing, holding palm frond and raising hand in benediction; below, eagle facing, head right, wings spread. MIR 691. Toned, areas of weak strike, double struck, lightly chased. VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Pegasi Numismatics, January 2009.

364.

ITALY, Milano (Duchi). Giovanni Galeazzo Sforza. 1476-1494. AR Testone (28mm, 9.56 g, 8h). Reform coinage.

Second period, 1474-1476. Armored bust of Gian Galeazzo Sforza right / Helmet left, crested by dragon consuming human figure; branding irons with buckets to left and right; G3 M flanking. MIR 201/2; Crippa 6/A; MEC 12, 733-5. Attractive cabinet toning with peripheral iridescence, scrape. VF. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.

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ITALY, Milano (Duchi). Giovanni Galeazzo Sforza. 1476-1494. AR Testone (27mm, 9.59 g, 3h). Reform coinage.

Second period, 1474-1476. Armored bust of Gian Galeazzo Sforza right / Helmet left, crested by dragon consuming human figure; branding irons with buckets to left and right; G3 M flanking. MIR 201/2; Crippa 6/A; MEC 12, 733-5. Cabinet toning with gold and blue iridescence, flan flaws. VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Freeman & Sear 5 (14 May 1999), lot 607.

366.

ITALY, Milano (Duchi). Giovanni Galeazzo Sforza, with Lodovico Sforza. 1476-1494. AR Testone (27mm, 9.55 g, 5h). Second period, circa 1492-1494. Armored bust of Gian Galeazzo Sforza right / Armored bust of Lodovico Maria Sforza right. MIR 221; Crippa 3; MEC 12, –. Attractive cabinet toning with peripheral iridescence. VF. ($750) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 53 (15 March 2000), lot 2181.

367 368 367.

ITALY, Milano (Duchi). Lodovico Sforza. 1494-1499. AR Testone (26mm, 9.63 g, 4h). Armored bust right / Coatof-arms; above, crown containing crown containing palm frond and olive branch; branding irons with buckets to left and right.

MIR 229/1; Crippa 2; MEC 12, 764/673 (same obv./rev. dies). Iridescent cabinet toning, obverse die shift. VF. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Pegasi Numismatics, March 1998.

368.

ITALY, Napoli (Regno). Alfonso I il Magnanimo (the Magnanimous) d’Aragona. 1442-1458. AR Carlino (27mm, 3.58 g, 8h). Class C. Napoli (Naples) mint. Struck 1450-1455. Coat-of-arms / Alfonso, holding scepter and globus cruciger, seated facing on throne with lion rampant supports; S (mintmaster initial) to left. MIR 54/6; Pannuti-Riccio 3e; cf. MEC 14, 858-69 (for type). Toned. VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 327 (28 May 2014), lot 1021; Archer M. Huntington Collection (HSA 1001.1.26572).

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Ex Archer M. Huntington Collection

369.

ITALY, Napoli (Regno). Ferdinando I (Don Ferrante). 1458-1494. AR Coronato (29mm, 3.95 g, 5h). Second coinage, class 1. Napoli (Naples) mint. Struck 1460-1468. Cross potent; B below / Ferdinando, holding scepter and globus cruciger, enthroned facing, being crowned by cardinal to left, standing right; to right, bishop standing slightly left, reading from book. MIR 66/2; Pannuti-Riccio 12; cf. MEC 14, 962-3 (for type). Toned. VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 327 (28 May 2014), lot 1022; Archer M. Huntington Collection (HSA 1001.1.26606).

370 371 370.

ITALY, Napoli (Regno). Ferdinando I (Don Ferrante). 1458-1494. AR Coronato (25mm, 3.93 g, 6h). Second coinage, class 2. Napoli (Naples) mint. Struck 1472-1488. Cross potent; C below / Crowned and draped bust right; C to left.

MIR 66/16; Pannuti-Riccio 16b; cf. MEC 14, 981-2 (for type). Lightly toned, a few light scratches, die mark in reverse field.

VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 1 (17 April 2000), lot 59288.

371.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Paul III. 1534-1549. AR Bianco – Paolo (30mm, 5.32 g, 9h). Bologna mint.

Struck 1538-1548. Bust right, wearing zucchetto and mantum / Lion rampant left, holding banner. MIR 905/1; Muntoni 100; Berman 927. Toned, flan flaw. Good Fine. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 5E (19 December 2010), lot 1418.

372.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Julius III. 1550-1555. AR Giulio (25mm, 2.94 g, 6h). Rome mint. Dated RY 2 (1552/3). Bust left, wearing zucchetto and mantum / Roma seated left, holding wreath. MIR 905/1; Muntoni 16; Berman 992.

Toned, slightly wavy flan. Good Fine. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 24 (28 March 2009), lot 667.

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ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Pius IV. 1559-1565. AR Bianco (30mm, 4.62 g, 1h). Bologna mint. Bust right, wearing zucchetto and mantum / Lion rampant left, holding banner. MIR 1070/1; Muntoni 70; Berman 1076. Toned, slightly double struk. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 27 (19 December 2009), lot 321.

374 375 374.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Gregory XIII. 1572-1585. AR Testone (28mm, 9.22 g, 1h). Holy Year issue.

Rome mint. Dated 1575 (in Roman numerals). Bust right, wearing zucchetto and mantum / Porta santa (Holy Door). MIR 1148/5; Muntoni 34; Berman 1151. Toned, flan crack, tight flan. Fine. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Renaissance Coins.

375.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Urban VIII. 1623-1644. AR Testone (30mm, 9.40 g, 4h). Rome mint. Dually dated RY 2 and 1625. Coat-of-arms surmounted by crossed keys and Papal tiara / Veil of Veronica within Porta santa (Holy Door) topped by Madonna. Muntoni 49; Berman 1717; KM 147. Peripheral iridescent toning, flan flaws, slightly double struck. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 25 (2 July 2009), lot 1837.

Illustrated in Jencius

A B 376.

ITALY, Papale (Stato della Città del Vaticano). Sede Vacante. 1939. Set of coins and stamps. Dated 1939 (in Roman numerals). Includes: AR 20 10 Lire // AR 5 Lire // Sheet of post marked stamps. Jencius p. 204-205 (this set illustrated).

As made. In contemporary unofficial case with some scuffs. Two (2) coins and sheet of seven (7) stamps. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins, February 2011.

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377.

ITALY, Papale (Stato della Città del Vaticano). John XXIII. 1958-1963. Set of eight (8) AR, NI, AL, and Æ issues. Commemorating the Second Vatican Council. Rome mint. Dated RY 4 (AD 1962). Includes: AR 500 Lire // NI 100 Lire // NI 50 Lire // Æ 20 Lire // AL 10 Lire // AL 5 Lire // AL 2 Lire // AL 1 Lire. Jencius S34. UNC. In original card case. Eight (8) coins in lot. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins, December 2011.

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K L 378.

ITALY, Papale (Stato della Città del Vaticano). John Paul II. 1978-2005. Set of twelve (12) Proof AR 10000 Lire. Rome mint. Issues from 1995-2000. Includes: two types of each year. Proof. With original box, case, and certificates of issue. Twelve (12) coins in lot. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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379.

ITALY, Papale (Stato della Città del Vaticano). John Paul II. 1978-2005. Proof set. Rome mint. Dated 2005 R. Includes: 2 Euro // Euro // 50 Cent // 20 Cent // 10 Cent // 5 Cent // 2 Cent // 1 Cent // AR Medal. KM PS18. Proof. In original case of issue, with certificate. Eight (8) coins, plus one (1) AR Medal in lot. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins, March 2011.

380 381 380.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Marco Cornaro. 1365-1367. AR Soldino (14mm, 0.56 g, 4h). Doge kneeling left, holding banner / Lion of St. Mark left, holding banner; 3 to left. Paolucci 2. Good VF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Coin Galleries (10 December 2001), lot 2934 (part of).

381.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Antonio Priuli. 1618-1623. AV Zecchino (20.5mm, 3.38 g, 9h). St. Marco standing right, presenting banner to Doge kneeling left / Christ standing facing within mandorla containing sixteen stars. Paolucci 3; KM (FR) 1291 = Friedberg 1291. Good VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 334 (3 September 2014), lot 515.

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LOW COUNTRIES, Vlaanderen (Flanders). Lodewijk II van Male. 1346-1384. AV Gouden schild – Nouvel écu au lion (30mm, 4.42 g, 9h). Gand (Ghent) mint or Mechelen (Malines) mint. Struck 1348-1357. Lodewijk seated facing on Gothic throne, holding sword and resting hand on coat-of-arms; all within tressure of eight arcs, trefoils in spandrels / Ornate cross fleurée in ornate quadrilobe; rosettes in span. Elsen 38; Delmonte, Or 466; De Mey, Flanders 205; Friedberg 163. Good VF. ($750)

From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex CNG Inventory 735284 (May 2003).

383.

SPAIN, Castile & León. Fernando V & Isabel I (Los Reyes Católicos - the Catholic royals). 1474-1504. AV Double excelente (28mm, 6.94 g, 8h). Seville (Seville) mint. Struck after 1497. Crowned and draped bust of Ferdinand right and crowned and draped bust of Isabel left, vis-à-vis; pellet above, S over eight-pointed star below / Nimbate eagle facing, head left, with wings displayed, bearing crowned coat-of-arms. ME 2933; cf. MEC 6, 772 (for type); Friedberg 129. Small mark in reverse margin. VF. ($2000) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 27 (29 September 1993), lot 1535.

World Medals

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ANCIENT THEMES. Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (37mm, 23.70 g, 6h). Paduan type. Later cast after Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, laureate head left / The three sisters of Gaius (Caligula): Agrippina, Drusilla, and Julia; AGRIPPINA DRVSILLA IVLIA around; S C in exergue. Johnson & Martini 1333-1343. Rough brown surfaces, flan cracks. Fine. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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ANCIENT THEMES. Set of twelve (12) AR Medals of the Twelve Caesars. By B. Galoppi for the Franklin Mint.

All medals: Portrait / Biographical inscription. As made. In original case of issue. Struck in .925 silver. Twelve (12) medals in lot. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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386.

ANCIENT THEMES. Set of three (3) silver replicas of the Aboukir-type medallions. By ECHO for the Bibliothèque nationale de France. Includes: Philip II // Head of Alexander the Great right // Head of Alexander the Great right, wearing lion’s skin headdress. As made. Struck in .950 silver. An attractive trio of replicas. Three (3) replicas in lot.

($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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BYZANTINE EMPIRE. John VIII Palaeologus. 1425-1448. Cast Æ Medal (95mm, 302.3 g, 95h). By Antonio Pisano (Pisanello), circa 1395-1455. A much later reproduction. + ἸωÁNNHC · BACIΛЄὺC · KAῚ · ἈVTO KRÁTωP · ῬωMÁIωN · Ὁ · ΠAΛAIOΛOΓOC, bust right, wearing wide-brimmed hat with tall crown / OPVS · PISANI · PICTO/RIS ·, John on horseback right on rocky terrain; page on horseback to left, wayside cross to right; on banner in exergue, ἔPΓON · TȎV · ΠICÁNOV ZωΓPÁΦOV. Pollard, National Gallery 1. Brown surfaces. VF as made. A popular Renaissance medal of one of the last Roman emperors. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Hedley Betts.

The Future Pope Benedictus XIII

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ITALY, Benevento. Vincenzo Maria Orsini. Archbishop, 1686-1730. Cast Æ Medal (59mm, 65.16 g, 12h).

Commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the Founding of the Dominican Order. Bust right, wearing zucchetto and mantum / St. Dominic kneeling and praying left before Christ, seated right on clouds with cross; to lower left, angel kneeling left, offering tiara; basilica behind. Cf. Siciliano 86 (for gilt prototype). Attractive brown surfaces. VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 282 (11 July 2012), lot 520.

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ITALY, Cesena (Signori). Domenico Novello Malatesta. 1433-1465. Æ Medal (79mm, 163.2 g, 12h). By Antonio Pisano (Pisanello), circa 1395-1455. Aftercast of a circa 1445 original. DVX EQVITVM PRAESTANS, draped bust left; across fields, MALATESTA NOVELLVS/ CESENAE DOMINVS / OPVS PISANI PICTORIS, armored figure of Malatesta kneeling right before crucifix; to left, horse facing away. Pollard, National Gallery 15. Brown surfaces, chased. VF.

($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Hedley Betts.

390.

ITALY, Milano (Duchi). Filippo Maria Visconti. 1412-1447. Æ Medal (93mm, 250.5 g, 12h). By Antonio Pisano (Pisanello), circa 1395-1455. Aftercast of a circa 1441 original. * PHILIPPVS MARIA · ANGLVS · DVX · MEDIOLANI · (ET)CETERA · PAPIE · ANGLERIE · OVE · COMES · AC · GENVE · DOMINVS, bust right, wearing soft-topped biretta / Two armored figure on horseback left, each wearing elaborately plumed helmet and holding lance, one left, one facing; on horseback to right, a younger unarmored figure; all in hilly terrain with city in background; below, OPVS · PISANI · PICTORIS. Pollard, National Gallery 2-3. Brown surfaces, chased and engraved. VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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ITALY, Milano (Duchi). Pietro Candido Decembrio, humanist and statesman. 1399-1477. Æ Medal (77mm, 137.9 g, 12h). By Antonio Pisano (Pisanello), circa 1395-1455. Aftercast of a circa 1447 original. Bust left, wearing biretta; to left, · P · CNADIDVS */ ANITATIS; to right, STVDIORVM · HVM/ * DECVS * / · OPVS · PISANI · PICTORIS · , open book in a rocky surface. Hill 40. Brown surfaces, slightly chased. VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

392.

ITALY, Padova. Baldo degli Ubaldi, jurist. 1327-1400. AR Medal (55mm, 88.94 g, 12h). By A. Gemma. Struck circa 1960. Bust left, wearing cap and robes / Seal of the University of Padua, dated 1627. Edge: 570/1000. As Issued.

($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste XXV (2 July 2009), lot 1712.

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ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Gaius I. 731-741. Æ Medal (40mm, 25.78 g, 12h). By Giovanni Battista Pozzo.

Cast early 18th century. Bust right, wearing mantum / Veil of Veronica. Modesti p. 46, 28.19. Brown surfaces. VF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins, July 2009.

394.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). John I. 523-526. Æ Medal (42mm, 25.07 g, 12h). By Giovanni Battista Pozzo.

Cast early 18th century. Bust right, wearing zucchetto and mantum / Veil of Veronica. Modesti p. 47, 53.19. Brown surfaces.

VF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins, July 2009.

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ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Celestine V. 1294. Æ Medal (42mm, 33.71 g, 12h). By Giovanni Battista Pozzo.

Cast early 18th century. Bust right, wearing mantum and zucchetto / Veil of Veronica. Modesti p. 50, 190.19. Brown surfaces.

VF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins, July 2009.

396.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). John XXII. 1316-1334. Æ Medal (39mm, 26.88 g, 12h). By Ferdinand de Saint Urbain. Later cast after a 1703 original. Mitred bust right / Job lying on ground right, raising arms. Modesti p. 35, fig. 66.

Brown surfaces with minor green deposits. Good VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins, December 2009.

397 398 397.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Nicholas V. 1447-1455. Æ Medal (43mm, 47.40 g, 12h). Holy Year issue. By Girolamo Paladino. Dated 1450 (though a 19th century restrike of a circa 1664 original). Bust left, wearing mantum and Papal tiara / Pope kneeling left, closing Porta Santa (Holy Door), surrounded by attendants. Modesti 39. Brown surfaces, small spots of green. Good VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins, March 2011.

The dies for this series were originally engraved by Girolamo Paladino for a series of medals commissioned by Cardinal Francesco Barberini in around 1664. They remained in the Rome mint, where successive engravers gently reworked the dies and struck new medals until the 19th century. The reverse type is an anachronism, as the Holy Door ceremony did not first take place until 1500.

398.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Nicholas V. 1447-1455. Æ Medal (42mm, 45.39 g, 12h). Holy Year issue. By Girolamo Paladino. Later cast after a late 17th century original. Bust left, wearing mantum and Papal tiara / Pope kneeling left, closing Porta Santa (Holy Door), surrounded by attendants. Cf. Modesti 36-40. Brown surfaces, some scratches or light chasing, crude casting. VF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 28 (10 April 2010), lot 1970.

399.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Pius II. 1458-1464. AR Medal (43mm, 41.24 g, 12h). By Girolamo Paladino, reverse re-engraved by Nicola Cerbara. Official mid-19th century restrike of a circa 1664 original. Bust left, wearing camauro and mozzetta / Table with multiple books. Modesti 71. Toned. Choice EF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex CNG Inventory 933487 (September 2012).

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ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Paul II. 1464-1471. Æ Medal (38.5mm, 42.88 g, 6h). By Cristoforo di Geremia.

Early or contemporary cast(?) after a 1460s original. Bust left, wearing mantum and zucchetto / Paul seated right, receiving three supplicants. Modesti 111. Dark brown surfaces with light deposits. VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 26 (27 June 2003), lot 3014.

401.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Sixtus IV. 1471-1484. Æ Medal (41mm, 35.89 g, 1h). Coronation. By Lisippo il Giovane. Early or contemporary cast(?) after a 1471 original. Bust left, wearing mantum and Papal tiara / Sixtus enthroned facing, being crowned by Sts. Peter and Paul. Modesti 131. Brown surfaces, scratches, lightly chased. Near VF. Rare.

($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 26 (27 June 2003), lot 3017.

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ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Sixtus IV. 1471-1484. Æ Medal (43mm, 46.03 g, 12h). Holy Year issue. By Girolamo Paladino. Struck circa 1664 (or later). Bust left, wearing mantum and Papal tiara / Sixtus standing left, opening Porta Santa (Holy Door) with pick; attendants and worshippers around; angels above. Modesti 145. Brown surfaces. EF. Well struck. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Coin Kingdom, October 2010.

403.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Innocent VIII. 1484-1492. Æ Medal (45mm, 40.80 g, 12h). Audience with Cem Sultan. By Girolamo Paladino. Struck circa 1664 (or later). Bust right, wearing mantum and Papal tiara / Cem Sultan kneeling right and being blessed by Innocent, enthroned left; two attendants nearby. Modesti 163. Red-brown surfaces. EF.

($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 210 (13 May 2009), lot 353.

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ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Alexander VI. 1492-1503. Æ Medal (44mm, 68.75 g, 12h). Holy Year issue.

By Girolamo Paladino, reverse re-engraved by Nicola Cerbara. Dated 1500 (though a 19th century restrike of a circa 1664 original). Bust left, wearing mantum and zucchetto / Pope kneeling left, closing Porta Santa (Holy Door), surrounded by attendants. Modesti 176. Brown surfaces, diagnostic die crack. EF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 210 (13 May 2009), lot 356.

405.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Clement VII. 1523-1534. Æ Medal (42mm, 49.16 g, 12h). Holy Year issue. By Girolamo Paladino. Dually dated RY 2 and 1525 (in Roman numerals, though struck circa 1664 or later). Bust right, wearing mantum and zucchetto / Clement standing left, opening Porta Santa (Holy Door) with pick; attendants and worshippers around; angels above. Modesti 281. Brown surfaces. EF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Coin Kingdom.

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ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Clement VII. 1523-1534. Æ Medal (45mm, 40.43 g, 12h). Holy Year issue.

By Girolamo Paladino. Dually dated RY 2 and 1525 (in Roman numerals, though an official 17tt-18th century restrike of a circa 1664 original). Bust right, wearing mantum and zucchetto / Clement kneeling left, closing Porta Santa (Holy Door), surrounded by attendants; [three pellets in exergue, erased in die]. Modesti 284. Brown surfaces. EF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Coin Kingdom, October 2010.

407.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Julius III. 1550-1555. Æ Medal (26mm, 10.01 g, 12h). Holy Year issue. By Giangiacomo Bonzagni. Official 19th century restrike of a 1550 original. Bust right, wearing mantum and zucchetto / Porta Santa (Holy Door). Modesti 393. Brown surfaces, some cleaning marks. Good VF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins, July 2009.

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ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Julius III. 1550-1555. Æ Medal (43mm, 48.81 g, 1h). Holy Year issue. By Giangiacomo Bonzagni. Later cast after a 1550 original. Bust right, wearing mantum and zucchetto / Porta Santa (Holy Door).

Modesti 394. Brown surfaces. Good VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 24 (28 March 2009), lot 1081.

409.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Julius III. 1550-1555. Æ Medal (45mm, 38.77 g, 12h). The Joy of the Roman People. By Giangiacomo Bonzagni. Official 19th century restrike of a 1550 original. Bust right, wearing mantum and zucchetto / Hilaritas standing left, holding long palm frond and cornucoipia. Modesti 398. Brown surfaces, a few deposits, die crack, minor cleaning marks. Near EF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Vatican Coins, May 2009.

410 411 410.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Pius IV. 1559-1565. Æ Medal (42mm, 33.95 g, 12h). Construction of the Collegio dei Giureconsulti of Milan. By Giovanni Antonio de Rossi. Later cast after a 1562 original. Bust right, wearing mantum and zucchetto / Wisdom seated left, holding long staff, gesturing to three figures kneeling right; façade of the Collegio in background. Modesti 545. Brown surfaces, a few casting pits. Good VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins.

411.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Gregory XIII. 1572-1585. Æ Medal (35mm, 16.55 g, 12h). Holy Year issue. By Gianfederico Bonzagni. Dated 1575 (though a later cast). Bust left, wearing mantum and zucchetto / Gregory standing left, opening Porta Santa (Holy Door) with pick; attendants and worshippers around; angels above. Modesti 710. Brown surfaces.

VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 24 (28 March 2009), lot 1082.

412.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Gregory XIII. 1572-1585. Æ Medal (37mm, 22.14 g, 12h). Holy Year issue. By Lorenzo Fragni and Gianfederico Bonzagni. Dated 1575 (though an official 19th century restrike). Bust left, wearing mantum and zucchetto / Gregory standing left, opening Porta Santa (Holy Door) with pick; attendants and worshippers around; angels above. Modesti 711. Brown surfaces. Choice EF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Coin Kingdom.

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ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Gregory XIII. 1572-1585. Æ Medal (37mm, 27.27 g, 12h). Holy Year issue. By Lorenzo Fragni and Gianfederico Bonzagni. Dated 1575 (in Roman numerals, though an official 19th century restrike). Bust left, wearing mantum and zucchetto / Porta Santa (Holy Door). Modesti 728. Brown surfaces, diagnostic die break. Good VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Coin Kingdom.

414.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Gregory XIII. 1572-1585. Æ Medal (32mm, 13.54 g, 12h). Holy Year issue. By Lorenzo Fragni. Dated 1575 (though an official 18th-19th century restrike). Bust right, wearing mantum and zucchetto / Porta Santa (Holy Door). Modesti 729. Brown surfaces, die rust. Good VF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins, February 2011.

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ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Gregory XIV. 1590-1591. Æ Medal (33mm, 19.04 g, 12h). By Niccolò de Bonis and Giorgi Rancetti. 17th century restrike of a 1590-1591 original. Bust right, wearing camauro and mozzetta / Clement VIII standing at altar with attendants. Modesti 927. Red-brown surfaces, diagnostic die breaks. Near EF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Old English Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 287, 26 September 2012), lot 720.

This medal combines an obverse of Gregory XIV with a reverse used on medals of Clement VIII. Examples in a more reddish copper are from the 17th century. After the obverse die suffered a major break, a new replica die was cut in the 1830s.

416.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Paul V. 1605-1621. Æ Medal (38mm, 18.26 g, 12h). Completion of the Cappella Paolina Quirinale. By Giacomo Antonio Mori. 18th century after cast. Bust right, wearing mantum / Façade of the Capella Paolina Quirinale. Modesti 1098. Brown patina, lightly chased. VF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins.

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ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Innocent X. 1644-1655. AR Medal (30mm, 13.98 g, 12h). Holy Year issue. By G. Morone Mola. Dually dated RY 4 and AD 1650 (in Roman numerals). Bust right, wearing mantum and Papal tiara / Porta Santa (Holy Door). Mazio 240. Toned, a few small green deposits. EF. Rare in silver. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins. Ex Künker 143 (6 October 2008), lot 1144.

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ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Clement X. 1670-1676. Æ Medal (32mm, 21.74 g, 12h). Holy Year issue. By Hamerani. Dated 1675 (in Roman numerals). Bust right, wearing mantum and Papal tiara / Clement standing left, opening Porta Santa (Holy Door) with pick; attendants and worshippers around; angels above. Mazio 317. Brown surfaces, lightly chased, holed. VF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins, March 2011.

419.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Innocent XII. 1691-1700. Æ Medal (37mm, 20.12 g, 12h). Holy Year issue. By Hamerani. Dated 1700 (in Roman numerals). Bust right, wearing mantum and Papal tiara / Procession through the Porta Santa (Holy Door). Mazio 374. Red-brown surfaces, some spotting. EF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Coin Kingdom, October 2010.

420.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Clement XI. 1700-1721. Æ Medal (39mm, 21.36 g, 12h). Holy Year issue. Dated 1700 (in Roman numerals, though a later cast). Portra Santa (Holy Door) / Legend in six lines. Mazio –; Lincoln 1593. Brown surfaces. VF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins, July 2009.

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ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Clement XI. 1700-1721. Æ Medal (37mm, 22.57 g, 12h). Holy Year issue. By Hamerani. Dated 1700 (though likely a 19th century restrike). Bust right, wearing mantum and Papal tiara / Clement kneeling right, closing Porta Santa (Holy Door), surrounded by attendants. Mazio –; Lincoln 1594-5. Warm brown surfaces with some red, minor spotting. EF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Old English Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 287, 26 September 2012), lot 734.

422.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Sede Vacante. 1724. Æ Medal (27mm, 9.32 g, 12h). Maffeo Farsetti, conclave monsignor. Dated 1724. Coat-of-arms surmounted by tasseled gallero / Legend in five lines within wreath and cartouche.

Mazio –; Lincoln 1696. Brown surfaces. VF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 27 (19 December 2009), lot 510.

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ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Benedict XIII. 1724-1730. Æ Medal (41mm, 31.51 g, 12h). Holy Year issue.

By Hamerani. Struck 1725 (though possibly a later restrike). Bust left, wearing mantum and Papal tiara / Benedict standing right, opening Porta Santa (Holy Door) with pick; attendants and worshippers around; angels above. Mazio –; Lincoln 1725-6.

Brown surfaces, some scratches. Good VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from International Coin Exchange, January 2014.

424.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Benedict XIII. 1724-1730. Æ Medal (38mm, 19.16 g, 12h). Holy Year issue. By Hamerani. Dated 1725 (though possibly a later restrike). Bust left, wearing mantum and Papal tiara / Benedict kneeling right, closing Porta Santa (Holy Door), surrounded by attendants. Mazio –; Lincoln 1720. Brown surfaces, a few light marks. VF.

($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from International Coin Exchange, January 2014.

425.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Benedict XIV. 1740-1758. Æ Medal (40mm, 23.20 g, 12h). Reform of the Court.

By Hamerani. Dated RY 8 (AD 1749/8, though possibly a restrike). Bust right, wearing camauro, mozzetta, and pallium / Justice seated left, holding rod and book; to right, Judgement standing left, head right, holding scales and cornucopia. Mazio 463; Lincoln 1826. Red-brown surfaces, die breaks. Near EF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins.

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ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Benedict XIV. 1740-1758. Æ Medal (39mm, 24.74 g, 12h). By Hamerani. Dated 1750 (in Roman numerals). Bust right, wearing camauro, mozzetta, and pallium / Benedict standing left, closing Porta Santa (Holy Door), surrounded by attendants. Mazio 469; Lincoln 1835-6. Rich brown surfaces. EF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Coin Kingdom, October 2010.

427.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Pius VII. 1800-1823. AR Medal (41mm, 12h). By Mercandetti. Dually dated RY 23 and 1818 in Roman numerals. Bust right, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / Pius seated right with bishops in the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi. Mazio 567; Rinaldi 16. In NGC encapsulation 4216308-018, graded MS 62. Wings approved.

($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins, January 2016.

428.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Pius VII. 1800-1823. Æ Medal (44mm, 34.21 g, 12h). By Girometti. Dually dated RY 24 and 1823 (in Roman numerals). Bust left, wearing mantum and Papal tiara / View of the Piazza del Popolo.

Rinaldi 18. Dark brown surfaces, light hairlines. EF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins, March 2011.

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ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Gregory XVI. 1831-1846. AR Medal (44mm, 32.90 g, 12h). By Girometti.

Dually dated RY 9 and 7 Kalends June 1839 (in Roman numerals). Bust left, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / Five saints praying in clouds; radiant Eye of Providence above. Rinaldi 34. Toned. EF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 257 (8 June 2011), lot 651.

430.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Pius IX. 1846-1878. AR Medal (57mm, 106.2 g, 12h). By P. Girometti. Dated RY 1 (AD 1846/7). Bust right, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / VINCET LEO/ DE/ TRIBV IVDA within wreath.

Mazio –; Rinaldi –. Rich iridescent toning, faint hairlines. EF. In original(?) brown case. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins, March 2014.

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ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Pius IX. 1846-1878. Æ Medal (43mm, 37.99 g, 12h). By Zaccagnini. Dated RY 8 (AD 1852/3). Bust right, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / View of the Appian Way with the statue of St. Sebastiano in the foreground. Rinaldi 46. Brown surfaces. EF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Pegasi XXIV (5 April 2011), lot 906.

432.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Pius IX. 1846-1878. AR Medal (44mm, 33.56 g, 12h). By Bianchi. Dually dated RY 20 and 1865 (in Roman numerals). Bust left, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / View of the Church of St. Lorenzo. Rinaldi 59. Toned. EF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 31 (18 December 2010), lot 1939.

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ITALY, Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Leo XIII. 1878-1903. AR Medal (43mm, 35.98 g, 12h). By Bianchi.

Dually dated 10 Kalends March 1878 and RY 1 (in Roman numerals). Bust left, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / Coat-of-arms over wreath, surmounted Papal tiara over crossed keys . Rinaldi 72; Mazio supp. 772. Peripheral toning, numerous hairlines. EF. In purple velvet case. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

434.

ITALY, Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Leo XIII. 1878-1903. AR Medal (44mm, 34.30 g, 12h). By Bianchi.

Dually dated RY 9 and AD 1886 (in Roman numerals). Bust left, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / Leo receiving audience. Rinaldi 80. Toned and lustrous, a few marks. EF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 257 (8 June 2011), lot 685.

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ITALY, Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Leo XIII. 1878-1903. AR Medal (44mm, 36.14 g, 12h). By Bianchi.

Dually dated RY 16 and AD 1893 (in Roman numerals). Bust left, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / Leo seated right, crowning kneeling bishop; prelate to right, holding long patriarchal cross; radiant dove above. Rinaldi 87. Toned, handling marks, hairlines. EF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins.

436.

ITALY, Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Leo XIII. 1878-1903. AR Medal (43mm, 33.86 g, 12h). By Bianchi.

Dually dated RY 23 and 1900 (in Roman numerals). Bust left, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / Leo standing right, opening Porta Santa (Holy Door) with pick; attendants and worshippers around. Rinaldi 94. Toned, a few hairlines. EF. In original red case of issue. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins.

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ITALY, Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Leo XIII. 1878-1903. AR Medal (44mm, 33.98 g, 12h). By Bianchi.

Dually dated RY 23 and 1900 (in Roman numerals). Bust left, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / Leo standing right, opening Porta Santa (Holy Door) with pick; attendants and worshippers around. Rinaldi 94. Toned, handling marks, hairlines.

EF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 257 (8 June 2011), lot 709.

438.

ITALY, Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Leo XIII. 1878-1903. AR Medal (44mm, 34.35 g, 12h). By Bianchi.

Dated RY 24 (AD 1901/2). Bust left, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / Façade of the tomb of Innocent III. Rinaldi 95. Toned and lustrous, handling marks, hairlines. EF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 257 (8 June 2011), lot 711.

439 440 439.

ITALY, Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Pius X. 1903-1914. AR Medal (43mm, 34.87 g, 12h). By Bianchi.

Dated RY 2 (AD 1904/5). Bust left, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / Ss. Saul and Maeilla kneeling in clouds; radiant dove above, glimpse of Basilica di S. Pietro visible through clouds. Mazio 864; Rinaldi 99. Toned, a few marks, collection number on edge. EF. In original red case of issue, in good condition. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins.

440.

ITALY, Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Pius X. 1903-1914. AR Medal (43mm, 37.63 g, 12h). By Bianchi.

Dated RY 7 (AD 1909/10). Bust left, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / Interior view of the Pinacoteca Vaticana (Vatican art museum). Mazio 869; Rinaldi 104. Toned, hairlines. EF. In contemporary white case of issue. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins.

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441.

ITALY, Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). William Henry O’Connell. Archbishop of Boston, 1907-1944. Gilt Æ Medal (60mm, 89.16 g, 12h). By Dora Ohlfsen. Dated 27 November 1911. Bust left, wearing zucchetto and mozzetta / Coatof-arms surmounted by tasseled gallero. Rim bruise, minor staining. EF. In original case of issue. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins.

442.

ITALY, Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Sede Vacante. 1914. Æ Medal (28mm, 10.06 g, 12h). Prince Mario Chigi, hereditary marshal. Dated 1914 (in Roman numerals). Crowned and mantled coat-of-arms / Legend in seven lines.

Brown surfaces. EF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins, October 2010.

444 443 443.

ITALY, Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Benedict XV. 1914-1922. AR Medal (43mm, 42.84 g, 12h). By Bianchi.

Dually dated RY 2 and 1916 (in Roman numerals). Bust left, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / Virgin standing facing in clouds, holding olive branch; below, Benedict and figures representing all nations standing or kneeling. Rinaldi 110. Toned, hairlines. EF. In original red case of issue. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins.

444.

ITALY, Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Benedict XV. 1914-1922. AR Medal (43mm, 37.69 g, 12h). By Bianchi.

Dated RY 4 (AD 1917/8). Bust left, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / Benedict enthroned left, with attendants, receiving two prelates kneeling right. Rinaldi 112. Lustrous, hairlines, handling marks. EF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins.

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445.

ITALY, Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Benedict XV. 1914-1922. AR Medal (43mm, 35.48 g, 12h). By Bianchi.

Dually dated RY 7 and 1920 (in Roman numerals). Bust left, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / Sts. Gerolamo and Efrem kneeling at altar with lion; radiant dove above. Rinaldi 115. Mottled iridescent toning, heavy edge marks and dings. EF. In original red case of issue, with some wear. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins.

441 447 446.

ITALY, Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Pius XI. 1922-1939. AR Medal (43mm, 34.35 g, 12h). By A. Mistruzzi.

Dually dated RY I and AD 1922 (in Roman numerals). Bust left, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / Christ standing left, hand raised in benediction before crowd; palm tree in background. Rinaldi 116. Rich iridescent toning. EF. In original red case of issue. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

447.

ITALY, Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Pius XI. 1922-1939. AR Medal (44mm, 34.36 g, 12h). Holy Year issue.

By A. Mistruzzi. Dually dated RY 4 and 1925 (in Roman numerals). Bust left, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / Nine saints standing in circle on clouds; radiant dove above, Porta Santa below. Rinaldi 119. Toned, faint hairlines. EF. In original red case of issue. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins.

Holy Year Box Medal

448.

ITALY, Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Pius XI. 1922-1939. Æ Box Medal (46mm, 8.70 g). Holy Year issue.

Dated 1925 (in Roman numerals). Bust left, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / Porta Sancta; pick to left, trowel to right. Inside, fifteen photograph of landmarks in Rome. Brown surfaces. As Issued. The photo strip separated in one spot.

($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Donald Young.

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Personification of Archaeology

449.

ITALY, Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Pius XI. 1922-1939. AR Medal (43mm, 34.74 g, 12h). By A. Mistruzzi.

Dually dated RY 5 and AD 1926 (in Roman numerals). Bust left, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / Personification of Archaeology seated facing, holding lamp and tablet; behind, the entrance to the Catacombe di Roma. Rinaldi 120. Rich iridescent toning, minor hairlines. EF. In original red case of issue. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins.

450.

ITALY, Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Pius XI. 1922-1939. AR Medal (43mm, 35.13 g, 12h). By A. Mistruzzi.

Dually dated RY 5 and AD 1926 (in Roman numerals). Bust left, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / Personification of Archaeology seated facing, holding lamp and tablet; behind, the entrance to the Catacombe di Roma. Rinaldi 120. Toned, hairlines and light scratches. Good VF. In original red case of issue, with some wear. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

451.

ITALY, Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Pius XI. 1922-1939. AR Medal (44mm, 35.40 g, 12h). By A. Mistruzzi.

Dually dated RY 6 and 1927 (in Roman numerals). Bust left, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / Façade of the Seminario Minore Romano. Rinaldi 121. Toned, heavy cleaning marks. EF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins.

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453 452 452.

ITALY, Papale (Stato della Città del Vaticano). Pius XI. 1922-1939. AR Medal (43mm, 38.76 g, 12h). By A. Mistruzzi. Dated RY 15 (AD 1936/7). Bust right, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / Façade of the Palazzo della Congregazioni of the Curia Romana. Rinaldi 130. Toned, edge bump. EF. In original red case of issue. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins.

453.

ITALY, Papale (Stato della Città del Vaticano). Sede Vacante. 1939. AR Medal (29mm, 10.91 g, 12h). Ludovico Chigi Albani della Rovere, Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. Dated 1939 (in Roman numerals). Crowned and mantled coat-of-arms / Legend in nine lines. Toned, a few marks and hairlines. EF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 5E (19 December 2010), lot 1954.

454 455 454.

ITALY, Papale (Stato della Città del Vaticano). Pius XII. 1939-1958. AR Medal (44mm, 34.91 g, 12h). By Mistruzzi. Dually dated RY 1 and AD 1939 (in Roman numerals). Bust left, wearing zucchetto and pallium / Coat-of-arms surmounted by crossed keys and Papal tiara. Rinaldi 133. Cameo effect, toned, a few fingerprints and other light marks. EF.

($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Artemide Aste.

455.

ITALY, Papale (Stato della Città del Vaticano). Sede Vacante. 1958. Æ Medal (28mm, 9.52 g, 12h). Prince Sigismondo Chigi, hereditary marshal. Dated 1958 (in Roman numerals). Crowned and mantled coat-of-arms / Legend in seven lines. Brown surfaces, some discoloration. EF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins, March 2011.

456.

ITALY, Papale (Stato della Città del Vaticano). John XXIII. 1958-1963. AR Medal (50mm, 56.26 g, 12h). By Giampaoli. Dated 1958 (in Roman numerals). Bust left, wearing zucchetto and pallium / Coat-of-arms surmounted by crossed keys and Papal tiara. Rinaldi –. Fingerprints, hairlines. EF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins.

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457.

ITALY, Papale (Stato della Città del Vaticano). John XXIII and Paul VI. 1958-1963 and 1963-1978. AR Medal (51mm, 100.14 g, 10h). Second Vatican Council. By S. Johnson, Milan. Dually dated 1962 and 1965. Presented to Fransciscus Fasola, Archbishop of Messina. Half-length bust of Archangel Gabriel left, raising hand in benediction (after The Annunciation by El Greco?) / ECUMENICO VATICANO SCONDO MCMXLII-MCMLXV CONCILIO/ AL PADRI CONCILIARI ROMA, engraved + FRANCISCVS FASOLA; coat-of-arms of Rome above. Toned. EF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

458.

ITALY, Papale (Stato della Città del Vaticano). John XXIII and Paul VI. 1958-1963 and 1963-1978. Æ Medal (74x66mm, 226.7 g). Second Vatican Council. Christ standing facing, Papal tiara set on pillow at feet; Pope and disciples kneeling around / Coat-of-arms surmounted by patriarchal cross and tasseled gallero. EF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 37E (28 January 2017), lot 865.

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459.

ITALY, Papale (Stato della Città del Vaticano). Paul VI. 1963-1978. AR Medal (44mm, 44.40 g, 12h). Second Vatican Council – Session IV. Struck 1965. Crossed keys with crossed olive branch and crozier / Paul kneeling left before crucified Christ; above, angel flying left, bearing miter. Matte surfaces, marks. EF. Struck in .800 silver. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins, July 2013.

A B 460.

ITALY, Papale (Stato della Città del Vaticano). Paul VI. 1963-1978. Lot of two (2) Æ and AR Medals. Holy Year issue. Dated 1975. Crossed pick and trowel / Porta Sacra (Holy Door). As made. With original case and certificate of issue.

Two (2) medals in lot. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

461.

ITALY, Papale (Stato della Città del Vaticano). John Paul II. 1978-2005. AR Medal (43mm, 41.60 g, 12h). By R. Vistoli. Dated 16-22 October 1978. Bust facing slightly left, wearing zucchetto / Coat-of-arms surmounted by crossed keys and Papal tiara. Toned. As Issued. In original case. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Artemide Aste.

462.

ITALY, Papale (Stato della Città del Vaticano). John Paul II. 1978-2005. AV Medal (28mm, 10.55 g, 12h). Holy Year. By B. Ceccobelli. Dated 2000. Pieta in Porta Sancta (Holy Door) / Five stylized doves on simple cross. As Issued. In original case of issue, with certificate. In .750 gold. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins, March 2010.

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463.

ITALY, Papale (Stato della Città del Vaticano). Benedict XVI. 2005-2013. Æ Medal (60mm, 130.5 g, 12h). Visit to the Archdiocese of New York. Dated 18-20 April 2008. Bust facing slightly left, wearing pallium and zucchetto / Coat-ofarms surmounted by tasseled gallero. As Issued. In case. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins, November 2012.

464.

ITALY, Papale (Stato della Città del Vaticano). Benedict XVI. 2005-2013. AR Medal (43mm, 39.63 g, 12h).

By Crisciotti. Dated RY 8 (AD 2013). Bust left, wearing pallium and zucchetto / Half-length bust of Christ facing, holding gospel in left hand and raising right in benediction. Edge printed: 3261/6000. As Issued. In original case and box of issue, with certificate. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

465.

ITALY, Papale (Stato della Città del Vaticano). Sede Vacante. 2013. AR Medal (40mm, 32.04 g, 12h). By Macaluso, Colantoni, and Fermanelli. Dated 2013 (in Roman numerals). Crossed keys and ribbon under parasol / Coat-ofarms surmounted by tassled gallero. Edge printed: 1527/3000. As Issued. In original case with certificate of authenticty. Struck in .986 silver. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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466.

ITALY, Papale (Stato della Città del Vaticano). Francis. 2013-present. AR Medal (44mm, 40.33 g, 12h). By Crisciotti. Dated RY 1 (AD 2013). Bust facing, wearing cassock, pellegrina, and zucchetto / Matthew seated left, writing on scroll, scales at feet, in portico with tree; to left, Christ standing right, holding right hand extended, left held to Sacred Heart.

Edge printed: 0497/4000. . In original box and case of issue, with certificate. The corrected version, with IESVS spelled correctly. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased July 2014.

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467.

ITALY, Toscana (Granducato). Lot of three (3) AR Medals. Circolo Numismatico 10th International Numismatic Convention, Firenze. By B. Catarri. Dated 1981. Three (3) medals depicting Cosimo II // Fernando II // Cosimo III. Each 49mm amd ~60 g. Edge numbered 103/125. As Issued. In original case of issue, with certificate. In .800 silver. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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468.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Lot of three (3) AR Medals of the Basilica di San Marco. Dated 1994. As Issued. With original case and certificates of issue. Struck in .986 silver. Three (3) medals in lot. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

World Orders and Decorations

469.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontifico). Order of St. Gregory the Great. Gilt Æ. Dated RY I of Gregory XVI (AD 1831/2). Red enammeled eight-pointed Maltese cross with central medallion depicting St. Gregory, with gold and green enameled oak leaves, suspended from yellow and red ribbon. EF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins, March 2011.

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470.

ITALY, Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Medal. Gilt Æ. Dually dated 1888 and RY 10 of Leo XIII. Central medallion depicting the bust of Pope Leo XIII left, set on open cross fleurée with lis in angles, suspended from a red, white, and yellow ribbon. EF. In original case of issue, with some wear and a loose inge. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins, February 2012.

471.

ITALY, Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Holy Land Pilgrim’s Medal. AR. Dated 1900 (in Roman numerals).

Jerusalem cross with central medallion depiction Pope Leo XIII, other smaller medallions depiction stations of the cross, suspended from red, yellow, and white ribbon. EF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

472.

ITALY, Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Order of St. Sylvester. Gilt AR. Dated 1905 (in Roman numerals).

White enameled eight-pointed Maltese cross with central medallion depicting St. Sylvester, suspended from black and orange ribbon. Worn gilding. EF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins, March 2011.

Conferred in recognition of service to the Church.

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473.

ITALY, Papale (Stato della Città del Vaticano). Benemerenti Medal. Gilt Æ. Issued under John XXIII, 19581963. Central medallion depicting the bust of Pope John XXIII right within wreath, with Papal tiara and crossed keys, all suspended from a white and yellow ribbon. Some spotting. EF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins, October 2010.

British

474.

PLANTAGENET. John. 1199-1216. AR Penny (18.5mm, 1.36 g, 1h). Short Cross type, class Vc. London mint; Raulf, moneyer. Struck in the name and types of Henry II, 1207-circa 1210. Crowned facing bust, holding scepter / + RAVF • ON • LO(ND)Є, voided short cross; quatrefoils in angles. SCBI 56 (Mass), 1749; North 971 SCBC 1352. Lightly toned. VF.

($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from C. J. Martin Coins, 16 October 1993.

475 476 475.

LANCASTER. Henry VI. First reign, 1422-1461. AR Groat (27mm, 3.76 g, 7h). Pinecone-Mascle issue. Tower (London) mint; im: cross patonce/plain cross. Struck 1431-1432/3. Crowned facing bust within tressure of arches with trefoils at cusps / Long cross pattée; triple pellets in quarters. North 1460; SCBC 1874. Toned. Good VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex John Jordan Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 49, 17 March 1999), lot 2251.

476.

TUDOR. Henry VIII. 1509-1547. AR Groat (24mm, 2.67 g, 7h). Second coinage. Tower (London) mint; im: lis.

Struck 1526-1544. Crowned bust right (Laker bust D) / Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée. North 1797; SCBC 2337E. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex John Jordan Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 49, 17 March 1999), lot 2263.

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477 478 477.

TUDOR. Edward VI. 1547-1553. AR Groat (26mm, 2.57 g, 4h). Canterbury mint; im: none. Struck in the name of Henry VIII, 1547-1551. Crowned and mantled fourth bust (Laker G) facing slightly right / Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée with annulets in forks. North 1875; SCBC 2408. Toned, flan split, double struck on obverse. VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from York Coins, 9 January 2011.

478.

TUDOR. Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Shilling (33mm, 6.16 g, 11h). Second issue. Tower (London) mint; im: crosscrosslet. Struck 1560-1561. Crowned bust 3C left, wearing ruff / Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée. North 1985; SCBC 2555. Toned. VF. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Freeman & Sear 12 (28 October 2005), lot 663.

Edward the Black Prince, as Prince of Aquitaine

479.

ANGLO-GALLIC. Edward the Black Prince. As Prince of Aquitaine, 1362-1372. AV Pavillion d’or (31mm, 4.47 g, 11h). Second issue. Bordeuax mint. (rosette) ЄD´ PO GnS RЄG ΛnGL´ PnCS ΛQI (double rosette stops), Edward wearing rose wreath, standing facing, holding sword up in right hand and raising left hand; at feet, two leopards couchant; to left and right, two ostrich feathers with tips curved inward; all within ornate Gothic portico, / + DnS ΛIVTO Z PTЄCIO mЄ Z IIPO SPΛVIT COR mЄVm B (double rosette stops), ornate cross quernée with Є in center, lion passant and lis in opposite quarters; all within arched quatrefoil set on quadrate frame with roses in angles; pelleted trilobes in external voids. AGC 160B, 4/f; Elias 154c; SCBC 8123; Poey d’Avant 2930; Friedberg 5. A few marks. Near EF. Rare. ($7500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex CNG inventory 878017 (August 2010); BRU Sale 1 (19 June 2010), lot 78; Hess-Leu 32 (11 April 1967), lot 334.

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Ex Elias Collection

480.

ANGLO-GALLIC. Edward the Black Prince. As Prince of Aquitaine, 1362-1372. AR Demi gros (24mm, 2.33 g, 4h). First issue. Limoges mint. Half-length figure of Edward right, wearing floral wreath, holding sword over right shoulder and raising left hand in benediction, within tressure of arches / Long cross pattée, trefoils in quarters. AGC 194, 2/a; Elias 177 (this coin); SCBC 8130. Toned. VF. ($400) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 45 (18 March 1998), lot 2951; E.R. Duncan Elias (Spink 77, 21 June 1990), lot 268.

481.

ANGLO-GALLIC. Edward the Black Prince. As Prince of Aquitaine, 1362-1372. AR Hardi d’argent (19mm, 1.13 g, 8h). Poitiers mint. Half-length figure of Edward facing beneath Gothic canopy, holding sword in right hand and raising left in benediction / Long cross pattée; lis in first and fourth quarters, leopard in second and third. AGC 230A, 9/a; Elias 205b; SCBC 8134. Toned, deposits. Good VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex WRG Collection (Classical Numismatic Review XLIII.2, Summer 2018), no. 485784, purchased from William B. Porter, July 1992.

482.

ANGLO-GALLIC. Henry VI. 1422-1461. AV Salut d’Or (27mm, 3.48 g, 3h). Rouen mint; mm: leopard. Étienne Marcel, mintmaster. Second issue, 1433-1444. hЄИRICVS : DЄI : GRA : FRACORV : Z : AGLIЄ : RЄX, the Annunciation: the Virgin, nimbate, standing facing, receiving tablet inscribed AVЄ from the Archangel Gabriel standing left; royal coats-ofarms of France and England before; pellet-in-annulet under last letter of legend / XPC’ · VIИCIT · XPC’ · RЄGИAT · XPC’ · ImPЄRAT (star stops), Latin cross with lis and leopard passant on either side, h below; all within decalobe, each point ending in lis; pellet-in-annulet under last letter of legend. AGC 386F, 1/b; Elias 270c; SCBC 8164. Choice EF. Well struck.

($2000) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex CNG inventory 854971 (December 2009).

The only son and heir of Henry V and Catherine de Valois, and the grandson and heir of Charles VI of France, Henry VI was a person in whom many great expectations were invested, but who, because of his age and mental ill-health, not only precipitated the onset of the so-called “Wars of the Roses”, but also reinvigorated French confidence in the Hundred Years War through English mismanagement and the appearance of Jeanne d’Arc. Henry VI became king in 1422 with the sudden death of his father, a baby of only nine months. During the king’s minority, a tripartite regency was established, made up of the king’s uncles. By 1424, however, factionalism between the regents began to arise, so that by 1429 when Henry VI achieved his majority, many of the successes of Henry V in France were lost. During the first four years the reign of Henry VI, the salut d’or in the name of the young king was minted in the Gascon territory still under English control. The medieval religious imagery is readily apparent with the use of the Annunciation on the obverse and the lis and leopard passant, symbols of France and England respectively, flanking the cross on the reverse. The obverse is particularly apropos, since like the birth of the Divine Savior who would bring peace to a weary world, the son of the King of England and the daughter of the King of France would bring together the war-weary French and English nations.

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British Medals

483.

TUDOR. Henry VIII. 1509-1547. Æ Medal (40mm, 40.05 g, 12h). The ‘Kings and Queens of England’ series. By J. Dassier. Struck 1731 and 1820. Capped and mantled bust facing slightly right / Hercules in a temple, destroying objects with his club; Victory reclining on step before holding torch, extinguished torches around. Eimer 27; MI 52/54. Brown surfaces, stain, a few marks. Near EF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

484. temp. STUART. William Sancroft. Archbishop of Canterbury, 1677-1690. Cast AR Medal (49mm, 32.89 g, 12h).

Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops. By G. Bower. Dated 1688. (star) GVIL · SANCROFT · ARCHIEPISC · CANTVAR · 1688 ·, bust right, wearing camauro and canonical robes / Seven medallions of the Bishops committed to the Tower of London: Bishops Henry Compton (middle – London), Francis Turner (upper right, proceeding clockwise – Ely), Thomas Ken (Bath), Sir John Trelawney (Bristol), Thomas White (Peterborough), John Lake (Chichester), and William Lloyd (St. Asaph); twelve stars around; ·GB·F· below. Cf. MI 622/37; Eimer 288b. Toned. EF. Cast and chased as made. ($750) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Hedley Betts.

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Sinking of the Lusitania

485. temp. WINDSOR. Iron Medal (55mm, 61.87 g, 12h). The Sinking of the S. S. Lusitania. British copy issued by Gordon Selfridge, after K. Goetz. Dated 5 May 1915. KEINE BANN WARE! (no contraband!), the Lusitania sinking in heavy seas; in five lines in exergue, DER GROSSDAMPFER/=LUSITANIA=/DURCH EIN DEUTSCHES/TAUCHBOOT VERSENKT/5 MAY 1915 (the liner Lusitania sunk by a German submarine) / GESCHAFT UBER ALLES (business above all), skeleton (as Death) standing left within ticket booth marked CUNA[RD]/LINIE and CUNARD (the Cunard Line, owners of the ship) above and to right, and FAHRKARTEN/AUSGABE (ticket office) below; to left, queue of passangers, one of whom reads a newspaper with the headline U/BOO[T]/GEFAH[R] (U-Boat danger). Burns, Commemoration 2a1BHM –; Eimer 1941Ab; cf. Kienast 156 (for prototype). EF. Includes original box and propaganda leaflet. Very rare. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from the London Medal Company, June 2015.

Entering passenger service with the Cunard Line in 1907, the Lusitania continued the line’s heavily-traveled service between Liverpool and New York City. After the outbreak of World War I, however, relations between Great Britain and Germany diminished, as the two became enemies within the conflict. This lead to Germany’s declaration of submarine warfare upon the British Isles and a ‘no-sail zone’ for any vessel flying the British flag. On 7 May 1915, the Lusitania was identified by a German U-Boat, torpedoed, and sank in 18 minutes, killing over 60% of the passengers. The vessel went down 11 miles off the Old Head of Kinsale, Ireland, and instantly became an iconic symbol for American involvement into the now global conflict.

Satirical German medallist Karl Goetz made the original medal concerning this event, but widespread attention from the British audience demanded a further supply of the medal, resulting in a copy such as this example. Though grim and gruesome from a British (and to a smaller degree, American) perspective, these medals were popular and desired for the memory of the liner and her ill-fated passengers. The copies were produced with the proceeds benefitting various charities.

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Seals Very Rare Roman Seal Box

486.

ROMAN. Titus. AD 79-81. Æ Seal Box. Piriform-shaped seal box with attached hinged cover: cover decorated with laureate head of Titus left, done in repoussé work; base perforated with three holes for mounting. Overall dimensions: 24mm (length); 17mm (width); 9mm (depth). Weight: 3.51g. Cf. R. Hattatt, Ancient Brooches and other Artefacts (Oxford, 1989), pp. 461ff (for general type); cf. Nomos I, 144 (for cover only, but with head right); cf. http://www.ukdfd.co.uk/pages/ roman-seal-boxes.html (for construction and usage information, as well as other examples of the type) . Lid separated from body, otherwise intact, with fine green patina. Exceptional for type. Very rare. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Forum Ancient Coins. Ex Triton XIII (5 January 2010), lot 314.

When the Romans sent important small packages by courier, such as documents or valuables, they were put in containers that were placed in strong leather or cloth bags, which were then fastened and sealed. The sealing process utilized a stout cord with its knot covered in wax that was impressed with the sender’s signet. To protect this wax seal, it and the knot were encased in a small, ornamental metal box composed of a concave back with two holes for the cord, and a hinged lid to protect the contents. In addition, the lid could be kept closed by further cords sewn to the package and tied around it. Hinged boxes used for this purpose have been found in Britain, where they tend to date to the 2nd and 3rd centuries and are mostly of enameled bronze. However, they certainly started earlier. Hattatt illustrated an example found in Ostia bearing the portraits of Hadrian and Sabina (p. 464, 151) and seal boxes with portraits of Vespasian and Domitian have been found in London and must have been used by high officials (P. Salway, A History of Roman Britain [Oxford 2001], p. 381). This was certainly the case with this piece, especially given its splendid portrait of Titus, which was surely made by workers in the Imperial mint in Rome and then sent out for official use in the provinces.

Romano-British Seal

487.

ROMAN. Annius Martialis & Cobnertus . 1st-4th centuries AD. PB Seal (21mm, 8.04 g, 6h). ANNIVS/ MART+IALIS / KOB/NЄR in retrograde; palm frond below, star to left. Apparently unpublished. VF. Extremely rare and interesting. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 37 (20 March 1996), lot 2663. Reportedly found in northern England.

The name Annius Martialis is attested at Vindolanda, scratched on a portion of pewter plate. (Burnham et al, “Roman Britain in 2002,” in Britannia 34 [2003] , p. 376, 33) Cobbnertus is a name of Gallic origin commonly associated with the production of terra sigillata.

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ROMAN. Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. PB Seal (23mm, 16.14 g). SEV AVG, laureate head right; TIB below / Blank. RLS –; Rostowzew & Prou –; Leukel –; Récamier –; Ficorini –; CNG E-376, lot 550; CNG E-334, lot 338. Near VF.

($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Aucton 197 (15 October 2008), lot 146.

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ROMAN. Septimius Severus, with Caracalla and Geta. Joint reign, AD 209-211. PB Seal (31mm, 29.29 g).

Laureate and draped bust of Septimius Severus right; to left, laureate and draped bust of Geta right, to right, laureate and draped bust of Caracalla left / Blank. Cf. RLS 0008, 0015, 0021-2, 0053-4 (for similar types from Britain, with legend AVGG NN or similar); Rostowzew & Prou –; Leukel –; cf. Récamier 17 (same); Ficorini –. Tan patina, scrape on reverse. VF. Very rare. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Barry Murphy. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 51 (15 September 1999), lot 1927.

490.

ROMAN. Trajan Decius, with Herennius Etruscus. Joint reign, May-June AD 251. PB Seal (28mm, 36.99 g).

Confronted busts of Trajan Decius, radiate, draped, and cuirassed right, and Herennius Etruscus, radiate, draped, and cuirassed left / Blank. Cf. RLS (for laureate portraits with legend AVGG NN or similar, tentatively attributed to these rulers); Rostowzew & Prou –; Leukel –; Récamier –; Ficorini –; CNG 53, lot 1675. Marks. VF. Extremely rare – a type that would have only been in use for a little over a month. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 96 (18 August 2004), lot 174.

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ROMAN. Theodosius I, with Arcadius and Honorius(?). AD 379-395. PB Seal (16mm, 7.17 g). Three facing draped busts, the bust at the center larger; [above DDDNNN?]. Cf. RLS 0203-4 (diadems, outer busts confronted); Rostowzew & Prou –; Leukel N162; cf. Récamier 28 (same); Ficorini –; CNG E-174, lot 241. Edge chipped. VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 160 (14 March 2007), lot 350.

The exact identity of the three emperors portrayed on this seal is uncertain. Options includes Theodosius I, with Arcadius and Honorius; Arcadius, with Honorius and Theodosius II; and Valentinian I, with Valens and Gratian.

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ROMAN. Honorius, with Theodosius II(?). Joint reign, AD 408-423. PB Seal (19mm, 6.84 g, 12h). Facing pearldiademed, draped busts / Victory advancing right, holding wreath or crown in either hand. RLS –; Rostowzew & Prou 3; Récamier –; Ficorini pl. VII, 2 (with cross on obverse; attributed to Justin I & Justinian I); cf. CNG E-193, lot 248 (same; attributed to Justin I & Justinian I); cf. Gorny & Mosch 142, lot 3336 (same; attributed to Valentinian I, with Valens); cf.

Naumann 42, lot 1009 (same); Gorny & Mosch Online Auction 267, lot 3869 = Naumann 90, lot 697. Rough surfaces. Fine.

($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

This rare type has variously been attributed to Honorius, with Theodosius II; Valentian I, with Valens; Theodosius I, with Arcadius; and Justin I & Justinian. The Victory on the reverse is a common theme for Imperial seals of the early Byzantine period.

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ROMAN. Anonymous. 4th-5th centuries AD. PB Seal (18mm, 12.45 g). [ROMA AE]TERNA, helmeted bust of Roma right. Leukel N179. VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Ancient Imports.

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ROMAN. Anonymous. 4th-5th centuries AD. PB Seal (23mm, 11.17 g). Uncertain figure, holding wreath and reins, driving biga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses. Leukel N230-4. VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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Menorah Seal

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ROMAN. Anonymous. 4th-5th centuries AD. PB Seal ( 12mm, 3.15 g). Seven-branched menorah flanked by shofar and lulav. Cf. Dattari (Savio) p. 327; CNG E-245, lot 530; CNG E-410, lot 1037. Tan patina. VF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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BYZANTINE. Anastasius I. 491-518. PB Seal (23mm, 10.49 g, 12h). [DN AN]ASTAS IO PERP AVG, helmeted and draped facing bust / Victory advancing right, holding wreath or crown in either hand. BLS I 1; DOCBS –. VF. Rare, much more so than similar seals of Justinian. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 136 (29 march 2006), lot 255.

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BYZANTINE. Justinian I. 527-565. PB Seal (18mm, 7.76 g, 12h). [D N IV]STI [NIANI P P AVG], Nimbate, helmeted, and cuirassed facing bust / Angel standing facing, holding wreath in each hand; cross to lower left and right. BLS I 3a-c; DOCBS 6, 4.6 (same obv. die?). Good VF. A well preserved example. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Edward J. Waddell, January 2004.

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BYZANTINE. Justinian I. 527-565. PB Seal (19mm, 5.80 g, 12h). Nimbate, helmeted, and cuirassed facing bust / Angel standing facing, holding wreath in each hand; cross to lower left and right. BLS I 3a-c; DOCBS 6, 4.1-15. Gray surfaces. VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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BYZANTINE. Johannes, thytes. 10th-11th centuries. PB Seal (30mm, 29.81 g, 12h). + ΛOΓOVC CΦΡAΓIZω TŎ ΘVTOV Iω, facing bust of the Theotokos, orans, with Christ medallion on breast; barred MP ΘV across field / Ss. Andronikos, Tarachos, and Probus standing facing, each holding small cross on chest. BLS II 528; Triton XI, lot 1153. Some deposits. Good Fine. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 356 (29 July 2015), lot 639.

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BYZANTINE. Theodore, magistros and asekritis. 11th century. PB Seal (36mm, 27.77 g, 12h). The Virgin Platytera seated facing, holding the Infant Christ in her lap / [+] KЄ RΘ/Tω Cω ΔO(OY)Λ/ ΘЄOΔωPω/ MAΓICTPω/ S A ACHKP. VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purcahsed from Edgar L. Owen. Ex Freeman & Sear 5 (14 May 1999), lot 568.

501.

BYZANTINE. Constantine IX Monomachus. 1042-1055. PB Seal (33mm, 35.48 g, 11h). + ЄMMA NOVHΛ, facing bust of Christ Pantocrator; IC XC across field / + CωhSτAτh AЧτOCRAτ, half-length facing bust of Constantine IX, wearing crown with cross and pendants, divitision, and loros; holding cruciform scepter in right hand and globus cruciger in left. BLS I 79; DOCLBS 6, 73.1-13. Some roughness. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Frank Kovacs, March 2003.

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BYZANTINE. Nicephorus Botaniates, curopalates. Circa 1074-October 1077. PB Seal (28mm, 17.60 g, 12h).

St. Dmetrios standing facing, holding spear and resting shield on ground / + KEROH/ΘЄITωCω/ Δ(OY)Λω NIKH/ΦOPω K(OY)PO/ΠAΛATHTω/ RATANЄI/ATH. BLS I 2690. Dark brown surfaces. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 60 (22 May 2002), lot 2057.

Metrical inscription 503.

BYZANTINE. Eustathios Chantrenos, protekdikos. Mid-late 12th century. PB Seal (39mm, 31.01 g, 12h).

Theotokos, orans, medallion of infant Christ on breast / +/ ЄP ΘV CVM/ATTE CVM/ Nd CVMΠONd/ EVdAΘIω Tω/ ANTPR(HN)(ΠP)ω/ЄKΔIKω. Wassiliou-Seibt 1429. Some roughness. Good VF. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Baldwin’s, January 2005.

Tzourbaneles Apocharpes

504.

BYZANTINE. Tzourbaneles Apocharpes. protospatharios, and strategos, late 10th-early 11th century. PB Seal (26mm, 10.61 g, 12h). Facing bust of St. Theodoros; O (with central pellet)/ΘЄ/O down left. [Δ]ω[POC down right / – (cross of four pellets) –T(OU)PRA/N, ĀCΠAΘ,/ [...]CTPAT, Γ,/[...]AΠO XA/PΠIC in six likes. Jordanov II 46. Brown surfaces.

VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Holyland Ancient Coins, November 2006.

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Aimry - Patriarch of Antioch 505.

CRUSADERS, Latin Patriarchs of Antioch. Aimery. 1142-1194. PB Seal (35mm, 31.36 g, 12h). + AIMЄRICVS PATRIARCH ANTIOCЄNVS, facing bust, holding cross-tipped scepter and raising hand in benediction / + SIGILLVM SANCTI PЄTRI APOSTOLI, nimbate facing bust of St. Peter. Schlumberger, Sigill. p. 87, 38. Tan patina. VF. Rare.

($2000) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 66 (19 May 2004), lot 1833.

With the founding of the first Crusader state at Edessa in 1098, the European system of feudal administration was transfered to principalities of the East. Both feudal lords and the lords of the Catholic Church set up hierarchies to defend and govern the new territories. These offices and the functionaries who manned them used the traditional method of identifying themselves by the use of seals on official documents. These seals are valuable historical documents in themselves, in many cases providimg the sole contemporary evidence for these feudal lords and leaders of the church.

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CRUSADERS, County of Tripoli. Raymond III. 1152-1187. PB Seal (45mm, 37.53 g, 12h). + RAIMVNDVS COMЄS TRIPOLITANVS, Raymond on horseback left, holding shield and spear / + ЄT HEC SVA CIVITAS TRIPOLIS, city gate with three towers. Schlumberger, Sigill. p. 60, 139. Tan patina. VF. Rare. ($1500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 66 (19 May 2004), lot 1834.

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WORLD, Great Britain. Robert Besing. 12th-13th centuries(?). PB Seal Matrix (27x37mm, 16.76 g). + SI(igillum) ROBЄRTI BESING, lis. Minor corrosion, mostly well preserved. VF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Amphora Coins. Reportedly found near Durham.

508.

WORLD, Italy. Filadelfia. Bartolomeo Paruta, bishop. fl. 1501. Replica AR Seal (58x85mm, 110.3 g). Virgin standing facing, holding infant Christ, flanked by two saints; all within gothic arch; below, figure kneeling left, flanked by coats-of-arms / Emblem of the Archivio Segreto Vaticana. As made. In case of issue, with certificate from the Archivio Segreto Vaticana. In .999 silver. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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Rare Early Papal Bulla

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WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Paschal I. 817-824. PB Seal – Bulla (37mm, 45.07 g, 12h). +/ PAS/ CHA/LIS/ + / +/ PA/PAE/ +. Serafini 1. Scrape, lacquered surfaces. VF. Rare. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 63 (21 May 2003), lot 1868.

510.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Eugenius III. 1145-1153. PB Seal – Bulla (36mm, 33.88 g, 6h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PE above / EV/GENVS/ • PP • III • (Ω over PP). Serafini 2. A few deposits. Good VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 47 (3 June 2017), lot 662.

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WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Alexander III. 1159-1181. PB Seal – Bulla (38mm, 50.68 g, 12h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PE above / ALEX/ANDER/ • PP • III • (Ω over PP). Serafini 1-4. Dig on obverse, minor deposits. VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 47 (3 June 2017), lot 664.

512.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Lucius III. 1181-1185. PB Seal – Bulla (36mm, 46.09 g, 12h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PE above / LV/CIVS/ • PP • III • (Ω over PP). Serafini 1-3. Deposits, some roughness and corrosion. . ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Allen Berman.

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WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Clement III. 1187-1191. PB Seal – Bulla (35mm, 42.21 g, 12h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PE above / CLЄ/MЄNS/ • PP • III • (Ω over PP). Serafini 1-3. Oxidized gray surfaces. VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 47 (3 June 2017), lot 665.

Mastermind Behind the Fourth Crusade

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WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Innocent III. 1198-1216. PB Seal – Bulla (39mm, 54.56 g, 12h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PE above / INNO/CЄNTIVS/ • PP • III • (Ω over PP). Serafini 1-4. Minor roughness, scrape. Good VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Luparello Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 210, 13 May 2009), lot 443.

It was Pope Innocent III who rallied for the Fourth Crusade, in the process unintentionally devastating the relationship between the Eastern and Western Churches. This Crusade saw the Crusaders’ siege and capture of Constantinople, which Innocent vehemently opposed. The Pope firmly condemned the actions of the Crusaders: “How, indeed, will the church of the Greeks, no matter how severely she is beset with afflictions and persecutions, return into ecclesiastical union and to a devotion for the Apostolic See, when she has seen in the Latins only an example of perdition and the works of darkness, so that she now, and with reason, detests the Latins more than dogs? As for those who were supposed to be seeking the ends of Jesus Christ, not their own ends, who made their swords, which they were supposed to use against the pagans, drip with Christian blood, they have spared neither religion, nor age, nor sex. They have committed incest, adultery, and fornication before the eyes of men. They have exposed both matrons and virgins, even those dedicated to God, to the sordid lusts of boys. Not satisfied with breaking open the imperial treasury and plundering the goods of princes and lesser men, they also laid their hands on the treasures of the churches and, what is more serious, on their very possessions. They have even ripped silver plates from the altars and have hacked them to pieces among themselves. They violated the holy places and have carried off crosses and relics.” (Letters 126)

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WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Honorius III. 1216-1227. PB Seal – Bulla (38mm, 52.98 g, 12h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PE above / HONO/RIVS :/ • PP • III • (Ω over PP). Serafini 1-3. Some minor roughness and deposits. VF.

($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Luparello Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 210, 13 May 2009), lot 444.

516.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Gregory IX. 1227-1241. PB Seal – Bulla (42mm, 45.10 g, 12h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PE above / GRЄ/GORIVS •/ • PP • VIIII • (Ω over PP). Serafini 1-5. Minor edge damage, remains of red chord. VF.

($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Luparello Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 210, 13 May 2009), lot 445.

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WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Innocent IV. 1243-1254. PB Seal – Bulla (37mm, 48.23 g, 12h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PE above / INNO/CЄNTIVS/ • PP • IIII • (Ω over PP). Serafini 1. Good VF. Well preserved with attractive surfaces and traces of original cord. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 26 (27 June 2003), lot 2669.

518.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Alexander IV. 1254-1261. PB Seal – Bulla (35mm, 45.26 g, 12h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PE above / ALЄ/XANDЄR/ • PP • IIII • (Ω over PP). Serafini 1-6. Roughness. Fine. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 27 (19 December 2009), lot 394.

519.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Urban IV. 1261-1264. PB Seal – Bulla (38mm, 44.52 g, 12h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PE above / VR/BANVS/ • PP • IIII • (Ω over PP). Serafini 1-3. VF. Well preserved with significant portions of original cord. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 19E (20 October 2012), lot 659.

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WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Clement IV. 1265-1268. PB Seal – Bulla (37mm, 49.39 g, 12h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PE above / CLЄ/MЄNS/ • PP • IIII • (Ω over PP). Serafini 1-3. VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 19E (20 October 2012), lot 660.

521.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Gregory X. 1272-1276. PB Seal – Bulla (35mm, 46.58 g, 12h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PE above / GRЄ/GORIVS/ • PP • X’ • (Ω over PP). Serafini 1-2. A few marks. VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Allen Berman.

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WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Nicholas III. 1277-1280. PB Seal – Bulla (36mm, 42.47 g, 12h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PE above / NICO/LAVS :/ : PP : III : (Ω over PP, triple pellet stops). Serafini 1-2. Some chips in patina. Fine.

($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 47 (3 June 2017), lot 675.

523.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Honorius IV. 1285-1287. PB Seal – Bulla (37mm, 38.40 g, 12h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PE above / hOnO/RIVS •/ • PP • IIII’ (Ω over PP). Serafini 1-4. Flaw on obverse, patina rough and chipped at edge. Near VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 47 (3 June 2017), lot 677.

524.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Nicholas IV. 1288-1292. PB Seal – Bulla (37mm, 39.29 g, 12h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PE above / NICO/LAVS/ • PP • [I]III’ (Ω over PP). Serafini 1-5. Cut marks on obverse, striking flaw. VF.

($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Heritage 351 (3 June 2004), lot 13635.

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WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Boniface VIII. 1294-1303. PB Seal – Bulla (36mm, 38.53 g, 12h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PE above / BONI/FATIVS/ PP: VIII (Ω over PP; triple pellet stop). Serafini 2-5. Tan patina with light earthen deposits.

Good VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Nomisma S.p.a. 49 (13 May 2014), lot 1485.

526.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). John XXII. 1316-1334. PB Seal – Bulla (38mm, 51.81 g, 12h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PE above / IOhA/NNЄS/ PP : XXII (Ω over PP). Serafini 18-20. Spots of corrosion on reverse. Good VF. ( $150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Luparello Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 210, 13 May 2009), lot 457.

The second Pope from Avignon and a native of Cahors, John XXII involved himself in the political and religious issues of many European countries, thus making him a very controversial figure. He was involved in an unpopular belief surrounding the Beatific Vision, arguing against the belief that those who are saved experience the understanding of God before the Last Judgment.

527.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Benedict XII. 1335-1342. PB Seal – Bulla (39mm, 42.61 g, 12h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PE above / : BЄnЄ/DICTVS/ : PP : XX · (Ω over PP, first stop double saltire). Serafini 13-15. Dusty gray surfaces, traces of cord. Good VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Coin Galleries (21 July 2004), lot 1009.

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WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Clement VI. 1342-1352. PB Seal – Bulla (38mm, 52.60 g, 12h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PE above / */ * CLЄ/MЄИS/ * PP VI/ * (Ω over PP). Serafini 9-12. Gray surfaces with some original cord. VF. ( $200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Byron Schieber Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 372, 6 April 2015), lot 623.

529.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Clement VI. 1342-1352. PB Seal – Bulla (36mm, 40.68 g, 12h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PE above / */ * CLЄ/MЄИS/ * PP VI/ * (Ω over PP). Serafini 9-12. Tan patina. Fine. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 22E (25 April 2013), lot 571.

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WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Clement VI. 1342-1352. PB Seal – Bulla (39mm, 35.70 g, 11h). + : SIGILLVM : DOMINI : PAPЄ (double saltire stops), head of St. Peter facing slightly left / + : IN COMITATV : VЄnAYSInI, two keys crossed in saltire. Serafini 13 var. (cross at beginning of rev. legend). Minor striking break, deposits. Near VF.

($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 46 (3 December 2016), lot 806.

531.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Urban V. 1362-1370. PB Seal – Bulla (35mm, 54.09 g, 12h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PE above / URB/ANUS/ * PP * V * (Ω over PP). Serafini 44-6. Gray surfaces. VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins.

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WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Gregory XI. 1370-1378. PB Seal – Bulla (35mm, 63.55 g, 12h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PE above / * GRЄ/GORIUS/ * PP * XI * (Ω over PP). Serafini 80-1. Gray surfaces, minor corrosion, edges hammered.

VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Allen Berman.

533.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Urban VI. 1378-1389. PB Seal – Bulla (37mm, 45.99 g, 12h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PE above / * URB/ANUS */ * PP * VI (Ω over PP); below, two eagles facing with wings spread, head left. Serafini 10-3.

Brown surfaces. Good VF. A well preserved example. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Paul Bosco.

534.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Boniface IX. 1389-1404. PB Seal – Bulla (36mm, 46.20 g, 12h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PE above / : BOnI/FATIUS :/ PP : VIIII (Ω over PP, triple pellet stops). Serafini 63-6. Gray patina. Good VF. Well preserved with a portion of the original cord. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Edward J. Waddell Electronic Auction (20 June 2001), lot 208.

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Antipope John XXIII

535.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). John XXIII. Antipope, 1410-1419. PB Seal – Bulla (37mm, 50.50 g, 12h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PЄ above / • IOhAn/nЄS: PP :. • XXIII : (Ω over PP, triple pellet stops). Serafini 33-5. Pale tan patina. Good VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Den of Antiquity.

537 536 536.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Martin V. 1417-1431. PB Seal – Bulla (40mm, 50.56 g, 12h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PE above / • MAR/τInUS •/ • PP • V • (Ω over PP). Serafini 92-4. Gray-brown surfaces, striking flaw. Good VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Luparello Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 210, 13 May 2009), lot 463.

Belonging to one of the oldest and most distinguished families of Rome, Martin V saw to the end of the Western Schism, which was a near 40 year split within the Catholic Church, during which time three men each claimed to be the true Pope. Though he was a man of uprightness and moderation, he was not seen as a particularly reforming Pope.

537.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Eugenius IV. 1431-1447. PB Seal – Bulla (38mm, 44.25 g, 12h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PE above / +/ • EVGENIVS • PP/ • IIII • (Ω over PP). Serafini 55-9. Tan surfaces, slightly bent, a few stress cracks.

Good VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Gordon Andreas Singer.

538.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Nicholas V. 1447-1455. PB Seal – Bulla (38mm, 43.23 g, 12h). Bare heads of Sts. Paul and Peter, facing slightly right and left, respectively, each within beaded halo; cruciform scepter between: S PA S PE above / +/ NICO/LAVS/ • PP • V • (Ω over PP). Serafini 49-50. Gray surfaces. Near EF. Well preserved with portion of original cord. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Edward J. Waddell Electronic Auction (20 June 2001), lot 207.

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539.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Paul II. 1464-1471. PB Bulla (38mm, 50.66 g, 6h). · PAVLVS ·/PP · II ·, Paul seated right on ornate throne, wearing miter and mantum; cardinal to leach side; to right, seven faithful worshipers kneeling left / Sts. Paul, holding sword, and Peter, holding keys and Gospel book, seated facing one another on thrones, both wearing nimbus crown and robe; between, ·S/P/A/V and S·/P/E/T in two vertical lines; cruciform stand below. Serafini 172-5.

Near EF. Well struck and exceptional, with traces of original yellow cord. ($1000) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 88 (14 September 2011), lot 2003 (hammer $1900).

540.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Paul II. 1464-1471. PB Bulla (37mm, 61.55 g, 12h). · PAVLVS ·/PP · II ·, Paul seated right on ornate throne, wearing miter and mantum; cardinal to leach side; to right, seven faithful worshipers kneeling left / Sts. Paul, holding sword, and Peter, holding keys and Gospel book, seated facing one another on thrones, both wearing nimbus crown and robe; between, ·S/P/A/V and S·/P/E/T in two vertical lines; cruciform stand below. Serafini 172-5.

Dusty gray surfaces. VF. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Edward J. Waddell.

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Important Seal Die

541.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Paul II. 1464-1471. Reverse Æ Seal Die (38mm, 73.48 g). · PAVLVS ·/PP · II ·, Paul seated right on ornate throne, wearing miter and mantum; cardinal to leach side; to right, seven faithful worshipers kneeling left; all in incuse and reverse. For seal: Serafini 172-5. VF. Evidently removed from original shank, with accompanying file marks. Extremely rare and interesting. ($1000) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 23 (14 December 2009), lot 404.

Builder of the Sistine Chapel

542.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Sixtus IV. 1471-1484. PB Seal – Bulla (38mm, 39.92 g, 12h). Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; between, cross surmounted by globe and set on long base; S S/ P P/ A E above / +/ SIXTVS/ • PAPA •/ • IIII •. Serafini 127-30. Pale gray sufaces. VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 401 (12 July 2017), lot 628.

543 544 543.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Alexander VI. 1492-1503. PB Seal – Bulla (38mm, 38.00 g, 12h). Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; between, cross surmounted by globe and set on long base; S S/ P P/ A E above / ALEX/ANDER/ • PP VI (Ω over PP). Serafini 67. Minor roughness. Near VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Goldberg’s.

Reign of Only 27 Days 544.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Pius III. 1503. PB Seal – Bulla (38mm, 70.48 g, 12h). Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; between, cross surmounted by globe and set on long base; S S/ P P/ A E above / * PIVS */ * PA•PA */ * III *. Serafini 2. Spot of red deposits, traces of cord. Good VF. Rare bulla of the shortest Papal reign. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 37 (8 December 2012), lot 374.

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545 546 545.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Julius II. 1503-1513. PB Seal – Bulla (36mm, 43.79 g, 12h). Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; between, cross surmounted by globe and set on long base; S S/ P P/ A E above / • IV/LIVS •/ PAPA/ • II • (acorn stops). Serafini 211-4. Portions of original cord. Good VF. Fine style.

($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Luparello Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 210, 13 May 2009), lot 465.

The altar boy and nephew of Pope Sixtus IV, Julius II dealt with foreign affairs very forcefully, regaining Perugia and Bologna from their despots, even leading troops himself. In mourning for the loss of Bologna, he wore a beard for nine months, a practice which Clement VII copied and made vogue. Julius II was also a patron of the arts, financing artists such as Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bramante.

546.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Leo X. 1513-1521. PB Seal – Bulla (37mm, 54.65 g, 12h). Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; between, cross surmounted by globe and set on long base; S S/ P P/ A E above / •/ LEO/ PAPA/ • • X • •. Serafini 218-20. VF. Wth a lengthy section of original cord. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 23 (14 December 2008), lot 401.

547 548 547.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Clement VII. 1523-1534. PB Seal – Bulla (39mm, 59.20 g, 12h). Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; between, long cross set on coat-of-arms; PA PЄ above / +/ CLE/ME•NS/ • PP • VII • (– above PP). Serafini 214-5. Good VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 23 (14 December 2008), lot 403.

548.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Paul III. 1534-1549. PB Seal – Bulla (37mm, 43.84 g, 12h). Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; long cross between; • S • S •/ •/ P P/ A E above (lis stops) / • PAVLVS •/ • PAPA • / • III •; chevron of lis above. Serafini 307-8. A few edge bumps. Fine. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Allen Berman.

549.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Julius III. 1550-1555. PB Seal – Bulla (33mm, 48.34 g, 12h). Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; S P above / • IV/LIVS •/ • PAPA •/ • III •. Serafini –. Traces of original cord. VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 23 (14 December 2008), lot 405.

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550 551 550.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Pius IV. 1559-1565. PB Seal – Bulla (35mm, 45.85 g, 12h). Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; plain cross between; [S S]/ P P/ A E above / • PIVS •/ • PAPA •/ IIII. Serafini 249-51. Gray porosity, portions of original cord. Near Fine. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 47 (3 June 2017), lot 701.

551.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Pius V. 1566-1572. PB Seal – Bulla (45mm, 58.33 g, 12h). Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; S P above / • PIVS •/ • PAPA •/ • V •. Serafini 169-71 var. (obv. legend). Traces of original cord, brown earthen deposits. VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 32 (10 April 2011), lot 426.

552 553 552.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Gregory XIII. 1572-1585. PB Seal – Bulla (37mm, 47.85 g, 12h). Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; plain cross between; [S S/ P P]/ A [E] above / GRE/GORIVS/ • PAPA •/ XIII. Serafini 875-80. Bent, dings, major striking flaw. VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Heritage 351 (3 June 2004), lot 13636.

553.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Clement VIII. 1592-1605. PB Seal – Bulla (36mm, 46.69 g, 12h). Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; plain cross between; S S/ P P/ A E above / * + */ CLE/MENS/ PAPA/ VIII/ [* + *]. Serafini 309-12. Brown patina, a few gouges and marks. Fine. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Allen Berman.

554.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Gregory XV. 1621-1623. PB Seal – Bulla (40mm, 47.40 g, 12h). Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; plain cross between; S S/ P P/ A E above / GRE/GORIVS/ • PAPA •/ • XV •. Serafini 138-40. Traces of original cord. VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 47 (3 June 2017), lot 701.

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555.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Alexander VII. 1655-1667. PB Seal – Bulla (47mm, 92.76 g, 12h).

Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; plain cross between; S S/ P P/ A E above / ALE/ XANDER/ * PAPA */ * XV *. Serafini 156-9. Traces of original cord. Good VF. Struck on a broad flan. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste Antiquities 4 (19 March 2016), lot 162.

556.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Clement IX. 1667-1669. PB Seal – Bulla (35mm, 47.26 g, 12h). Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; plain cross between; S S/ P P/ A E above / * + */ CLE/MENS/ * PAPA */ * IX *. Serafini 45-8. Traces of original cord. VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 25 (2 July 2009), lot 1846.

557 558 557.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Innocent XI. 1676-1689. PB Seal – Bulla (35mm, 45.67 g, 12h). Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; plain cross between; [S S/ P P]/ A E above / +/ INNO/ CENTIVS/ PAPA/ XI. Serafini 503-5. Traces of original cord. VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 25 (2 July 2009), lot 1853.

558.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Innocent XIII. 1721-1724. PB Seal – Bulla (38mm, 51.25 g, 12h).

Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; plain cross between; S P/ S P above / INNO/CENTIVS/ • PAPA •/ • XIII • (inverted crescent stops). Serafini 108-10. Corrosion. VF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 47 (3 June 2017), lot 711.

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559.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Benedict XIII. 1724-1730. PB Seal – Bulla with attached document.

Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; plain cross between; S P/ S P above / (radiant cross)/ BENE :/DICTVS/ * PAPA */ • XIII •/ *. Serafini 157-61. S P written in ink on bulla, a few scrapes. Bulla Near EF.

($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 25 (2 July 2009), lot 1866.

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560.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Benedict XIII. 1724-1730. PB Seal – Bulla (43mm, 48.94 g, 12h).

Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; plain cross between; S P/ S P above / (radiant cross)/ BENE :/DICTVS/ * PAPA */ • XIII •/ [*]. Serafini 157-61. VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Nomisma S.p.a. Asta 5 Online (ND), lot 514.

561.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Benedict XIII. 1724-1730. PB Seal – Bulla (48mm, 94.83 g, 12h).

Heads of the Virgin Mary and St. Benedict(?) facing slightly right and left, respectively; plain cross between; S M S B above / BENEDI/CTVS/ PAPA XIII •/ ARHIEP •/ BENEV. Serafini –. Gray patina. VF. An unusual seal bearing Benedict’s title both as Pope and as Archbishop of Beneventum. Possibly a fantasy. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 39E (28 April 2017), lot 693.

562.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Benedict XIV. 1740-1758. PB Seal – Bulla (40mm, 58.91 g, 12h). Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; plain cross between; S P/ S P above / (radiant cross)/ BENE :/ DICTVS/ PAPA/ • XIV. Serafini 1471-4. Portions of original cord. Near VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Heritage 351 (3 June 2004), lot 13637.

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563.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Clement XIII. 1758-1769. PB Seal – Bulla with attached document.

Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; plain cross between; S P/ S P above / (radiant cross)/ CLE :/MENS/ PAPA/ XIII. Serafini 184-6. Bulla Good VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased February 2008.

564.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Clement XIII. 1758-1769. PB Seal – Bulla (39mm, 61.84 g, 12h). Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; plain cross between; S P/ S P above / (radiant cross)/ CLE :/ MENS/ PAPA/ XIII. Serafini 184-6. Brown surfaces, striking flaw. VF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste Antiquities 4 (19 March 2016), lot 166.

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565.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Clement XIV. 1769-1774. PB Seal – Bulla (41mm, 65.80 g, 12h). Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; plain cross between; S P/ S P above / (radiant cross)/ CLE :/ MENS/ PAPA/ • XIV •. Serafini 65-7. Large portion of original cord. Good VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 24 (28 March 2009), lot 679.

566.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Pius VI. 1775-1799. PB Seal – Bulla (43mm, 68.51 g, 12h). Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; plain cross between; S P/ S P above / (radiant cross)/ PIVS/ PAPA/ VI. Serafini 1379-82. Pale gray surfaces. Fine. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Heritage 351 (3 June 2004), lot 13638.

567.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Pius VII. 1800-1823. PB Seal – Bulla (39mm, 55.48 g, 12h). Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; plain cross between; S P/ S P above / (radiant cross)/ PIVS/ PAPA/ VII; all within wreath. Serafini 160-3. VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste Antiquities 4 (19 March 2016), lot 168.

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568.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Leo XII. 1823-1829. PB Seal – Bulla with attached document. Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; plain cross between; S P/ S P above / (radiant cross)/ LEO/ PAPA/ XII; all within wreath. Serafini 37-9. Bulla VF. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Allen Berman, July 1997.

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569.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Leo XII. 1823-1829. PB Seal – Bulla (44mm, 68.90 g, 12h). Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; plain cross between; S P/ S P above / (radiant cross)/ LEO/ PAPA/ XII; all within wreath. Serafini 37-9. Light corrosion, section of original cord attached. VF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 1G, lot 1645.

570.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Pius VIII. 1829-1830. PB Seal – Bulla (44mm, 69.00 g, 12h). Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; plain cross between; S P/ S P above / (radiant cross)/ PIVS/ PAPA/ VIII; all within wreath. Serafini 15-6. Light roughness, traces of original cord. Near VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 42E (10 March 2018), lot 697.

571.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Gregory XVI. 1831-1846. PB Seal – Bulla (46mm, 73.54 g, 12h).

Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; plain cross between; S P/ S P above / (radiant cross)/ GREGORIVS/ PAPA/ XVI; all within wreath. Serafini 309-11. Areas of corrosion. VF. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 1G, lot 1648.

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572.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Pius IX. 1846-1878. PB Seal – Bulla with attached document. Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; plain cross between; S P/ S P above / (radiant cross)/ PIVS/ PAPA/ IX; all within wreath. Serafini 526-7. Bulla Good VF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased December 2009.

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573.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (Stato pontificio). Pius IX. 1846-1878. PB Seal – Bulla (45mm, 75.20 g, 12h). Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; plain cross between; S P/ S P above / (radiant cross)/ PIVS/ PAPA/ IX; all within wreath. Serafini 526-7. Traces of original cord. VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 25 (2 July 2009), lot 1976.

574.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Leo XIII. 1878-1903. PB Seal – Bulla (45mm, 88.47 g, 12h).

Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; plain cross between; S P/ S P above / (radiant cross)/ LEO/ PAPA/ XIII; all within wreath. Serafini 526-7. Significant portions of original cord. Good VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins.

575.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Leo XIII. 1878-1903. PB Seal – Bulla (47mm, 76.72 g, 12h).

Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; plain cross between; S P/ S P above / (radiant cross)/ LEO/ PAPA/ XIII; all within wreath. Serafini 526-7. Pale gray surfaces, significant portions of original cord. VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 28 (10 April 2010), lot 1725.

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576.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Pius X. 1903-1914. PB Seal – Bulla with attached document.

Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; plain cross between; S P/ S P above / (radiant cross)/ PIVS/ PAPA/ X; all within wreath. Serafini 1-2. Bulla EF. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Artemide Aste 25 (2 July 2009), lot 1982.

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577.

WORLD, Italy. Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Benedict XV. 1914-1922. PB Seal – Bulla (45mm, 91.18 g, 12h). Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; plain cross between; S P/ S P above / (radiant cross)/ BENEDICT[VS]/ PAPA/ XIII; all within wreath. Marks. Near VF. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Allen Berman. Ex Crédit de la Bourse (17 November 1994), lot 392 (part of).

578.

WORLD, Papale (Stato della Città del Vaticano). John XXIII. 1958-1963. PB Seal – Bulla. Facing busts of St. Paul and St. Peter / +/ IOANNES/ PAPA/ XXIII. As Issued. In box with certificate of authenticity from the Archivio Segreto Vaticana. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

579 580 579.

ITALY, Papale (Stato della Città del Vaticano). John Paul II. 1978-2005. AR Seal – Bulla (27mm, 14.24 g, 12h).

Facing busts of St. Paul and St. Peter / + IOANNES/ PAVLVS/ PP II. As Issued. In case with certificate of authenticity from the Archivio Segreto Vaticana. Struck in .925 silver. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

580.

ITALY, Papale (Stato della Città del Vaticano). Benedict XVI. 2005-2013. AR Seal – Bulla (28mm, 17.06 g, 12h).

Facing busts of St. Paul and St. Peter / +/ BENE/DICTVS/ PP XVI. As Issued. In box with certificate of authenticity from the Archivio Segreto Vaticana. Struck in .925 silver. ($75) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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581

582

581.

ITALY, Sicilia (Regno). Federico I (Federico II, Sacro Romano Impero). 1198-1250. Replica AR Seal (74mm, 169.7 g). Federico enthroned facing, holding scepter and globus cruciger / Emblem of the Archivio Segreto Vaticana. As made.

In box and case of issue, with certificate from the Archivio Segreto Vaticana. In .999 silver. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

582.

ITALY, Siena. Bernard, Prior of S. Fedele. fl. 1304. Uniface Replica AV Seal (23x40mm, 6.92 g). Virgin enthroned facing, holding infant Christ; gothic arch above, coat-of-arms below. As made. In case of issue, with certificate from the Archivio Segreto Vaticana. Cast in .800 gold. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

583.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Leonardo Loredano. 1501-1521. PB Seal (38mm, 56.33 g, 2h). St. Mark standing slightly right, presenting banner to Leonardo Loredano standing left / LEO/NARDVS/ LAVREDANVS/ DEI GRA DVX/ VENETIAR/ ETC. Gamberini 262. VF. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Coin Galleries (10 December 2001), lot 2934 (part of).

584.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Leonardo Donato. 1606-1612. PB Seal (33mm, 44.15 g, 12h). LEON : DONA [...], St. Mark standing slightly right, presenting banner to Leonardo Donato kneeling left / LEONARD[VS]/ * DONATO/ DEI · GRA · DVX/ VENETIAR/ * B[...]. Gamberini 618. Off center, some roughness, with original string attached. Near VF.

($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Nomisma S.p.A., November 2001.

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585.

SPAIN, Castile & León. Juana & Carlos I. 1516-1555. Replica AR Seal (120mm, 581.8 g, 12h). Juana & Carlos seated facing beneath gothic arch; crowned coat-of-arms between them; bundle of arrows to left, briquet to right / Emblem of the Archivio Segreto Vaticana. As made. In case of issue, with certificate from the Archivio Segreto Vaticana. In .999 silver.

($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

Electrotypes and Reproductions

586.

ROMAN REPUBLICAN, The Triumvirs. Octavian and Divus Julius Caesar. Fantasy AV Aureus (20mm, 7.15 g, 5h). Possibly a Renaissance-era fantasy. DIVOS IVLIVS, laureate head of Divus Julius Caesar right; aspergillum to left, lituus to right / DIVI FILIVS, bare head of Octvian rightremoved from jewelry. Crawford –; CRI –; Calico –. Removed from jewelry.

Fair. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. ($750) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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Miscellaneous “True Cross” Pilgrim’s Token

587.

Terra-cotta “True Cross” Pilgrim’s Token. Circa 7th century (17mm, 1.35 g). The cross between Constantine and Helena / Blank. Intact. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Spink.

The most precious relic preserved by the Byzantine church was the “True Cross”, claimed to be the actual cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified. Discovered in the 320s during the renovations of the pilgrimage sites in Jerusalem under Helena, mother of Constantine the Great, the Cross had been venerated by generations of pilgrims by the seventh century.

In AD 614 the unthinkable occurred. The Persians, in one of their periodic resurgences of military power, invaded the Byzantine East, as the avengers of the deposed and murdered emperor Maurice Tiberius. They reached Jerusalem, besieged and took it, looting and pillaging the pilgrimage sites. As part of their triumph over the unbelieving (non-Zoroastrian) Christians they carried away the Cross to Ctesiphon; its capture was taken by them as a sign of the weakness of Christ against Ahura-Mazda.

The Cross remained in Persian hands for fourteen years. Meanwhile the emperor Heraclius, having disposed of the usurper Phocas, whose actions caused the problem, prepared his counterstrokes. In 628 his army, invading from Armenia, defeated and destroyed the Persian military might. Now the tables were turned; the Byzantines recovered what they had lost, with interest. The Cross was returned to its place of honor in Jerusalem.

The Cross remained in Jerusalem for a further five centuries. Used as a standard in battle by the Crusaders, it was captured at Hattin in 1187 by the Muslims. Eventually, so the story goes, it was taken to the Great Mosque in Cairo, where it was placed under the entrance so that all the Muslim worshipers walked over it on their way to prayers.

Tokens were issued as souvenirs of the celebrations accompanying the return of the Cross to Jerusalem in 630. They are small clay or terracotta “medallions”, made by pressing a lump of clay into a (probably wooden) mold. It is said that a piece of the wood of the Cross was burned and the ash mixed with the clay; hence the tokens, themselves, became miniature reliquaries.

The tokens were produced in two main types. The classic design is the standard True Cross reliquary design: the Cross, with or without base, held by Constantine in imperial robes on the left side and Helena in robes and widow’s veil on the right. Two subtypes are known: first, a variety with two Xs, probably intended as stars, above the arms of the cross, and second, with the cross on steps, much like that on the reverses of many Heraclian coins. The second type shows a Greek cross with the letters H N E I in the angles. Exactly what this Greek inscription means is not certain; the most likely reading is hn ei(dos), “behold the appearance (of the Cross)”.

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BRITISH. Hanover-Windsor. Group of five (5) land indentures with revenue stamps. Dated variously between 1839 and 1929. A collection of land indentures covering the reigns of Victoria (2), Edward VII (1), and George V (2) All written in parchment in fine ornate legal hand, and with appropriate revenue stamps attached. Majority are multiple-page documents on parchment. An interesting group. Generally as issues, 1839 indenture originally folded and showing some dirt.

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Large Lots

Selections of Lot 589 589.

ROMAN. Provincial. Lot of twenty-three (23) mostly bronze issues. Includes: provincial issues (11) and imperial issues 911). Lot also includes a Venetian AR Grosso of Ranieri Zeno. Fine to Good VF. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Twenty-three (23) coins in lot. ($250) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

Selections of Lot 589 590.

ROMAN. Republican-Imperial. Lot of twenty-one (21) silver issues. Includes: REPUBLICAN: AR Denarii (3) // IMPERIAL: AR Denarii (15) // AR Antoniniani (3). Fine to Good VF. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Twenty-one (21) coins in lot. ($500) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

591.

WORLD. Italy. Lot of five (5) Papal commemorative silver issues. Includes: various commemorative coins, including Euro issues. All UNC or Proof, in original cases of issues. Two (2) in cardboard holder. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Five (5) coins in lot. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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592.

MEDALS. Israel. Lot of five (5) silver and base metal issues. Includes: Liberation type. Bronze (1) // Silver (2) // 1978 Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation. NI Token or Medal (2). As made, the Liberation types in plastic holders. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Five (5) coins in lot. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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593.

MEDALS. Italy. Lot of four (4) silver and bronze medals of Paul VI. Includes: various types, all in original box or case of issue. UNC. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Four (4) coins in lot. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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MEDALS. Italy. Lot of seven (7) Æ Medals of Paul VI. Includes: various types. UNC, in original cases and boxes of issue. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Seven (7) coins in lot. ($250) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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MEDALS. Italy. Lot of nine (9) medals of Paul VI and John Paul II. Includes: Silver (4) // Nickel? (4) // Bronze (1). UNC. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Nine (9) coins in lot. ($250) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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Selections of Lot 596 596.

MEDALS. Italy. Lot of seventeen (17) silver and bronze medals of John Paul II. Includes: AR Medals (6) // Æ Medals (2). Lot also includes set of nine (9) commemorative AR 10 Lire of John Paul II, issued by the Knights of Malta . UNC. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Seventeen (17) coins in lot. ($400) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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Selections of Lot 597 597.

MEDALS. Italy. Lot of fourteen (14) Papal silver and bronze medals. Includes: Silver (2) // Bronze (12). Good Fine to EF or better, two pierced. Several with cases of issue. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Fourteen (14) coins in lot.

($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

Selections of Lot 598 598.

MEDALS. Italy. Lot of twelve (12) Papal medals. Includes: medals of Pius XI // Pius XII // Leo XIIII // John XXIII. Silver (2), silver plated (1), and bronze (9). Good VF to EF. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Twelve (12) coins in lot.

($250) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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599.

MEDALS. Italy. Lot of eight (8) Papal medals. Includes: Mostly Sede Vacante. Bronze (3) and silver (5) issues.

Mostly as made. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Eight (8) coins in lot. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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600.

MEDALS. Italy. Lot of seven (7) mostly Papal medals. Includes: various base metal types. Lot also includes a Venetian PB Medal. Average Good VF or better, the Venetian VF, pierced. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Seven (7) coins in lot. ($150) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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601.

MEDALS. Italy. Lot of seven (7) Papal silver and base metal medals. Includes: John Paul I // John XXIII // Benedict XVI in silver (2), bronze (3), and gilt bronze (2). UNC, in original cases and boxes of issue. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Seven (7) coins in lot. ($250) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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Selections of Lot 602 602.

MEDALS. Italy. Lot of twenty-one (21) silver and bronze medals, etc. Mostly Papal issues. Includes: Bronze medals (5) // Set of five (5) brass medallets // Set of six (6) brass medallets // Silver medals (4). Lot also includes a replica seal impression of Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV. Mostly as made and in cases of issue. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Twenty-one (21) coins in lot. ($400) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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MEDALS. Italy. Lot of eight (8) Æ Medals. Mostly Papal issues. Includes: various types, four (4) of the same medal for the Basilica Papale di San Paolo fuori le mura. As made in cases of issue. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Eight (8) coins in lot. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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604.

MEDALS. Italy. Lot of eight (8) silver and bronze medals, etc. Mostly Papal issues. Includes: Æ Medal // Orders with attached ribbons in silver or other metals (5) // AR religious medal // Medallic replica of the Tabula Cortonensis. Mostly as made, several with cases of issue. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Eight (8) coins in lot. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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Selections of Lot 605 605.

MIXED. Italy. Lot of twenty-three (23) Papal silver and bronze coins and medals. Mostly Papal issues. Includes: Silver medals (5) // Set of three (3) silver medals in case // Bronze medals (2) // 2016 R Proof set consisting of eight (8) coins and one (1) AR Medal // AR 500 Lire Sede Vacante issues (3). Mostly as made and in cases of issue. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Twenty-three (23) coins in lot. ($400) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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Selections of Lot 606 606.

MIXED. Italy. Lot of ten (10) PB Seals. Includes: Papal (9) // Venetian (1). Average Fine, some corrosion or porosity. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Ten (10) coins in lot. ($300) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

607. MIXED. Lot of nine (9) medals, pins, and coins. Includes: mostly Papal. AR Medals (2) // Orders or medals (3) // Pins (3) // 1666 Polish Æ Solidus. The medals EF, the coin Fine, the rest as made. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Nine (9) coins in lot. ($200) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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608. MIXED. Lot of three (3) replica seals. Includes: Aachen // Maastricht // Mainz. Mostly as made, the Maastricht slightly chipped. All in cardboard half cases with old handwriting on back. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Three (3) coins in lot. ($100) From the Peter J. Merani Collection.

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