Keystone 6 Virtual Catalog

Classical Numismatic Group, LLC

Keystone Auction 6 Featuring

The Ken Bressett Collection

with

Select US Coins from the Bitter Collection and the Catalina Collection

Keystone Auction 6

Closing Friday, March 11, 2022

Classical Numismatic Group, LLC Keystone Auction 6 Featuring The Ken Bressett Collection

with Select US Coins from the Bitter Collection and the Catalina Collection

11 March 2022 10:00 AM EST

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SESSION ONE The Ken Bressett Collection –Part I British Coinage 1001.

Uncertain. Imitating a Roman Republican issue. 1st century BC. Fourée Denarius (18mm, 2.71 g). Head right, X behind, letters in front of face / Quadriga right. Unrecorded. Toned. Edge chipped and ragged. Fine. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex private purchase at ANA c.1975 @ $35.

Many Republican coins circulated in early Britain.

1002.

Gaul. Aedui. After 48 BC. AR Quinarius (12mm, 1.93 g). Helmeted head left / Horse left. Allen 33; La Tour 8178. Toned. VF. Obverse somewhat obscured by brockage. ($45) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex ANA purchase 1985 @ $15.

1003.

Gallo-Belgic. Ambiani. Circa 58-55 BC. AV Stater (16mm, 6.02 g). Gallic War issue. Plain / Disjointed horse right, ornaments around. S. 11; Van Arsdell 54-1. VF. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Corbitt and Hunter 1978 @ $350. Found at Weybourne, Norfolk, England, in 1967.

1004.

Gallo-Belgic. Coriosolites. Circa 100-50 BC. AV Stater (22mm, 6.40 g). Head of Apollo right / Horse and fragments of chariot driver, boar and ornaments below. D&T 2338. Green-brown patina. Near VF. ($60) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex ANA purchase 1977 @ $25.

1005.

Gallo-Belgic. Armorican. Circa 75-50 BC. BI Stater (22mm, 6.05 g). Head right / Horse, boar below. S. 14-19.

Toned. Edge splits. VF. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Sheridan 2003 @ $150.

1006.

Gallo-Belgic. Armorican. Circa 70-50 BC. BI Stater (22mm, 6.03 g). Channel Isles and N.W. Gaul. Head right / Horse, boar below. S. 14-19. Toned. Porosity. Fine. ($40) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex ANA purchase 1970 @ $4.

1007.

Cantii. 1st century BC. Potin Unit (17mm, 1.73 g). Cast bronze with a high tin content. Class 1. Crude head / Lines representing bull. S.63. Green patina. VF. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Allan Davisson 1992 @ $125.

1008.

Claudius. AD 41-54. Æ As (25mm, 8.29 g). Contemporary imitation. Bare head left / Libertas advancing right, SC on either side. Cf. RIC I 113 (for original); S. 746. Brown surfaces. VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Tatham 1952 @ $18.

1009.

Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. AR Denarius (19mm, 2.61 g). Rome mint. Struck AD 210-211. Laureate head right / VICTORIAE BRIT, Victory seated left, holding shield. RIC IV 335; S. 6385. Toned. Scrapes, flan crack. VF.

($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Corbitt and Hunter 1977 @ $100.

1010.

Caracalla. AD 198-217. AR Denarius (18mm, 2.65 g). Rome mint. ANTONINIUS AVG BRIT, laureate head right / Mars advancing left, holding spear and trophy. RIC IV 223; S. 6819. Toned. Scraped on obverse. Near VF.

($30) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Canada Convention 1993 @ $40.

1011.

Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 23.07 g). Rome mint. Laureate head right / VICT BRIT TR P XIII COS III, S C across fields, trophy between Victory and Britannia with captives. RIC IV 483c; S. 6954. Brown surfaces. Flan crack, some roughness and scratches. Fine. Refers to success in military campaigns in northern Britain.

($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Corbitt and Hunter 1978 @ $180.

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1012.

Geta. AD 209-212. Æ Sestertius (31mm, 26.40 g). Laureate head right / VICT BRIT TR P IIII COS II, S C across field, Victory seated right, inscribing shield. RIC IV 172a; S. 7269. Green-brown patina. Edge split, some smoothing. Near VF. ($400) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Ponterio 1987 @ $350.

Beginning in AD 208, Septimius Severus waged a military campaign against the Caledonians in northern Britain with his sons Caracalla and Geta. Due to his father’s illness, Caracalla took the lead in managing military operations throughout most of the campaign, while Geta took on administrative duties at the campaign base camp at Eboracum (modern day York). By 210, all three family members were depicted on coins celebrating their success. This sestertius, produced after Geta was raised to the rank of Augustus, refers to the end of the British campaign. The obverse legend records Geta’s newly adopted title, “Britannicus,” while on the reverse Victory is engraving a shield as a memorial to the closing of the campaign.

1013.

Tetricus I & Tetricus II. Lot of two (2) contemporary imitations. Both Fine. Two (2) coins in lot. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. ($30) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

1014.

Maximianus. First reign, AD 286-305. Æ Follis (27mm, 7.42 g, 6h). London mint. IMP C MAXIMIANVS PF AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right / GENIO POPULI ROMANI, Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia.

RIC –; C&T 1.02.002; S.3631. Brown patina with traces of silvering. Slightly off center, tiny obverse die break. Good VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex R. Cohen 2003 @ $120.

1015.

Carausius. AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22mm, 3.30 g). Uncertain mint. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / PAX AVG, Pax standing left, holding branch and long scepter; S C. RIC V 880; S. 673. Brown surfaces. Edge split.

Good Fine. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex B.A. Seaby 1988 @ $35.

1016.

Constantine I. AD 307/310-337. Æ Follis (24mm, 4.32 g). London mint. Struck late AD 309-311. Laureate and cuirassed bust right / SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Sol standing left, holding globe and raising hand. T|F//PLN. RIC VI 121a; C&T 6.02.010; S. 3768. Brown patina. Good VF. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Spink 2000 @ $50. Reportedly ex Little Ormes Head hoard, 1873.

1017.

Constantine I. AD 307/310-337. Æ Follis (21mm, 2.80 g). London mint. Struck circa AD 314. Laureate and cuirassed bust right / SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Sol standing left, holding globe and raising hand; S|F//PLN. RIC VI 10; C&T 8.02.015; Sear 3781. Brown surfaces. Roughness. Good VF. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex ANA 2001 @ $25.

1018.

Constantine II. As Caesar, AD 316-337. Æ Follis (21mm, 3.46 g). London mint. Struck circa AD 321-323.

Helmeted and draped bust left / BEAT TRANQLITAS, altar inscribed VOT/IS/ XX; PLON. RIC VI 264; C&T 9.05.011.

S. 3841. Green patina. VF. ($30) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Berk 1996 @ $19.

1019.

Constantine I. AD 307/310-337. Æ Follis (17mm, 3.23 g). London mint. Struck circa AD 322-324. Laureate and cuirassed bust left, holding eagle-tipped scepter / BEAT TRANQLITAS, altar inscribed VOT/IS/ XX; F|B//PLON. RIC VI 240 var. (bust type); C&T 9.06.008. Brown surfaces. Some roughness. Near VF. ($30) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Berk 1996 @ $20.

1020.

Crispus. Caesar, AD 316-326. Æ Follis (20mm, 2.55 g). London mint. Struck circa AD 322-324. Laureate and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield / BEAT TRAN QLITAS, altar inscribed VOT/IS/ XX; F|B//PLON. RIC VI 250; C&T 9.06.017. Brown surfaces. Roughness, obverse struck from a worn die. ($40) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Berk 1996 @ $20.

1021.

Constantine II. As Caesar, AD 316-337. Æ Follis (20mm, 2.92 g). London mint. Struck circa AD 324. Laureate head right / CAESARUVM NOSTRORVM, wreath around VOT/ X; PLON(crescent). RIC VI; C&T 10.01.007; S. 3843.

Brown patina. Good VF. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Bobco 1968 @ $15.

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1022.

Constantine II. As Caesar, AD 316-337. Æ Follis (20mm, 3.03 g). London mint. Struck late AD 320-321.

Radiate and draped bust left / BEAT TRAN QVILITAS, altar inscribed VOT/IS/ XX; P|N//PLON. RIC VI 216 corr. (bust type); C&T 9.04.025. Brown patina. A little rough. VF. ($30) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Berk 1996 @ $20.

1023.

Early Anglo Saxon. 695-740. AR Sceat (12mm, 1.13 g). Porcupine / Standard. S.790A. Toned. Toned. Good VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

1024.

Northumbria. King Eanred. 810-841. BI Styca (13mm, 1.27 g). +EANRED REX around cross / +HVAETRED around cross. SCBC 860. Toned. Hard green deposits. VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Corbitt and Hunter 1978 @ $65.

1025.

Northumbria. King Eanred. 837-855. Æ Styca (12mm, 1.30 g). +EANRED REX around cross / MONNE around cross. S.864. Hard green deposits. Good VF. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1987 @ $25.

1026.

Northumbria. King Aethelred II. 841-884. Æ Styca (13mm, 1.49 g). +EDILRED around rosette / +MONNE around rosette. S. 865. VF. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Dickfoss 2008 @ $35.

1027.

Northumbria. Archbishop Wigmund of York . 837-850. Æ Styca (12mm, 1.10 g). +WIGMVND REX around cross / +COENRED around cross. S. 871. Hard green deposits. Good VF. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Dickfoss 2008 @ $35.

1028.

Eadgar. 959-975 . AR Penny (21mm, 1.37 g). Circumscription type. +EADGAR REX: around small cross / +HEROLF: MONE around small cross. S. 1134. Small edge chip. Iridescent tone. Slight doubling, small edge chip. Near EF. ($750) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex C. W. Wolf 1982 @ $600.

1029.

Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.60 g). Crux type. +PVNSTAN M–O PIN (Wulfstan of Winchester). S.1148. Toned. Thin flan crack. VF. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Seaby 1990 @ $210.

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1030.

Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.31 g). Long cross type. +WYNSICE ON EAXE (Wynsice of Exeter). S. 1151. Toned. Some light peck marks. Good VF. ($400) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Boston ANA 1982 @ $350.

1031.

Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (18mm, 1.12 g). Pointed helmet type. +EDESTAN ON PINT (Edestan of Winchester). S. 1158. Uneven tone. Worn obverse die. VF. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Corbitt and Hunter 1978 @ $100.

1032.

Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (19mm, 1.01 g). Pointed helmet type. +ADELPINE ON ED (Adelwine of York).

S.1158. Iridescent tone. Weak in part of legend. EF. ($750) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex John Carter 2005 @ $600.

1033.

Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (17mm, 1.13 g). Short cross type. +EDPINE ON DOFRA (Edwine of Dover).

S.1159. Toned. Good VF. ($750) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex CNG 2006 @ $700.

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1034.

Edward the Confessor. 1042-1062. AR Penny (20mm, 1.35 g). Hammer cross type. +DIORMAN ON STENIG (Deorman of Steyning). S.1182. Toned. Near EF. ($750) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Heritage 2005 @ $585.

Illustrated in Milestone Coins: A Pageant of the World’s Most Significant and Popular Money.

1035.

William I (the Conqueror). 1066-1087. AR Penny (19mm, 1.39 g). PAXS type. +ESBRN ON SERB. (Esbren of Salisbury). S.1257. Toned. Some obverse die wear. Good VF. ($500) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Corbitt and Hunter 1972 @ $200.

Probably from the 1833 Beauworth Hoard.

1036.

William I (the Conqueror). 1066-1087. AR Penny (20mm, 1.40 g). PAXS type. +LIFPOLD ON PINC. (Laefwold of Winchester). S. 1257. Toned. Obverse slightly double struck. VF. ($400) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Dickfoss 2008 @ $500.

Probably from the 1833 Beauworth Hoard.

1037.

Henry I. 1100-1135. AR Penny (17mm, 1.17 g). Quadrilateral on cross fleury type. [ ] :ERE? Uncertain mint and moneyer. S.1276. Toned. Weak in parts. VF. ($400) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Ch. Wolf 1984 @ $435.

Illustrated in Milestone Coins: A Pageant of the World’s Most Significant and Popular Money.

1038.

Stephen. 1135-1154. AR Penny (20mm, 1.43 g). Watford type. [GODRIC ON PIREC?] (Godric of Worcester?).

S. 1278. Toned. Weak in parts. Good Fine. ($400) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Corbitt and Hunter 1972 @ $300.

1039.

Henry II. 1154-1189. AR Penny (20mm, 1.40 g). Tealby type. Class C (1163-c.1167) Newcastle, uncertain moneyer. S.1339. Toned. Weak in parts. Good Fine. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Corbitt and Hunter 1972 @ $225.

1040.

Richard I (the Lion Hearted). 1189-1199. AR Penny (19mm, 1.43 g). Short cross type. Class 2. London, Steven. SCBI 56 (Mass) 938 (this coin); S.1348A. Toned. Slightly off center. VF. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex CNG 90 (2012) lot 2456 @ $285; Prof. Jeffrey Mass collection.

1041.

Anglo-Gallic. Richard I. 1189-1199. AR Denier of Aquitaine (18mm, 0.82 g). AQVITAINE around cross / In two lines, RICA RDVS; m above; cross below. Elias 4. Some deposits. Near VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Coin show purchase 1994 @ $100.

1042.

Anglo-Gallic. Richard I. 1189-1199. AR Denier of Aquitaine (18mm, 0.68 g). AQVITAINE around cross./ In two lines, RICA RDVS; cross above; inverted ω below. Elias 4. Lightly toned. Good Fine. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Coin show 1984 purchase @ $20.

1043.

Anglo-Gallic. Richard I. 1189-1199. AR Denier of Poitou (18mm, 1.05 g). RICARDVS REX around cross / In three lines, PIC TAVIE NSIS (Poitou). Elias 8b. Toned. VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex B.A. Seaby 1959 @ $75.

1044.

John. 1199-1216. AR Penny (18mm, 1.39 g). Short cross type. Class IVb. London, Willelm. S.1348C. Toned.

Some weakness. Good Fine. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1978 @ $50.

1045.

John I. 1199-1216. AR Penny (19mm, 1.45 g). Short cross type. Class 5c. London, Ralf. S.1352. Reverse slightly off center. VF. ($350) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Spink 2005 @ $350.

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1046.

John I. 1199-1216. AR Penny (18mm, 1.47 g). Short cross type. Class 6a. Canterbury, Samuel. S.1353. Some porosity and light marks. Good Fine. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Corbitt and Hunter 1972 @ $100.

1047.

John I. 1199-1216. AR Penny (18mm, 1.43 g). Short cross type. Class 6a1. London, Walter. S.1353. Toned.

Some deposits. Near VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1975 @ $95.

1048.

Henry III. 1216-1272. AR Penny (17mm, 1.52 g). Short cross type. Class 6c. Canterbury, Samuel. S.1355A. Toned. Weak in parts. Near VF.. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1975 @ $60.

1049.

Henry III. 1216-1272. AR Penny (17mm, 1.50 g). Short cross type. Class 7. Canterbury, Robert. S.1356.

Toned. Weak in parts. Good Fine. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1975 @ $60.

1050.

Henry III. 1216-1272. AR Penny (18mm, 1.50 g). Long cross type of 1247-1272. Bust without scepter. Class IIIa. London, Nicole. S.1362. Toned. Good VF. ($250) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Carson 1997 @ $200.

1051.

Henry III. 1216-1272. AR Penny (17mm, 1.47 g). Long cross type of 1247-1272. Class IIIb. Newcastle, Adam.

S.1363. Toned. Near VF. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1975 $35.

1052.

Henry III. 1216-1272. AR Penny (18mm, 1.44 g). Long cross type of 1247-1272. Class IIIc. Northampton, Philip. S.1364. Toned. Metal flaws. Good VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Raymond Hall 1980 @ $90.

1053.

Henry III. 1216-1272. AR Penny (17mm, 1.44 g). Long cross type. Second type. Bust with scepter. Class Va. Canterbury, Willem. S.1367. Small edge splits. Reverse off center. Toned. Good VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Rogers 1992 @ $125.

1054.

Henry III. 1216-1272. AR Penny (18mm, 1.52 g). Long cross type. Bust with scepter. Class Vc. Canterbury, Nicole. S.1369. Toned. Weak in areas. VF. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1975 @ $25.

1055.

Henry III. 1216-1272. AR Penny (16mm, 1.40 g). Long cross type. Bust with scepter. Class Vg. London, Robert. S.1373. Toned. Edge crimp. VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Rogers 1992 @ $125.

1056.

Henry III. 1216-1272. AR Penny (17mm, 1.52 g). Minting error. Long cross type. Bust with scepter. Canterbury, Nicole. Toned. Double struck on obverse. VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex NENA show 1985 @ $50.

1057.

Henry III. 1216-1272. AR Penny (17mm, 1.34 g). Minting error. Long cross type. Bust with scepter.

Canterbury, Willem. Toned. Trace of die clash with reverse cross prominent on obverse. VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex NENA show 1985 @ $50.

1058.

Lot of three (3) Henry III Short and Long Cross. 1216-1271. Lot of cut AR Pennies. Cut pieces were used as half-pennies and farthings. The collection contains several of these pieces that were obtained from ground finds in England. Many are from the Haverhill Suffolk area. All toned. Fine to Very Fine. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS.

($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Dickfoss 2008 @ $20 ea.

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1059.

Edward I. 1272-1307. AR Penny (18mm, 1.29 g). London mint. Class 1c. S.1382. Toned. Some marks. Good Fine. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Dickfoss 2008 @ $35.

1060.

Edward I. 1272-1307. AR Penny (19mm, 1.39 g). London mint. Class 2b. S.1386. Toned. Near VF. ($75)

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Corbitt and Hunter 1972 @ $30.

1061.

Edward I. 1272-1307. AR Penny (18mm, 1.16 g). Bristol mint. Class 3c. S.1389 and 1416. Toned. VF.

($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Corbitt and Hunter 1972 @ $30.

1062.

Edward I. 1272-1307. AR Penny (18mm, 1.38 g). London mint. Class 3d. S. 1390. Toned. Near VF.

($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Ed Randell 1992 @ $70.

1063.

Edward I. 1272-1307. AR Penny (19mm, 1.38 g). Newcastle mint. Class 3e. S. 1391/1428. Toned. Good Fine. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1965 @ $20.

1064.

Edward I. 1272-1307. AR Penny (19mm, 1.42 g). Canterbury mint. Class 4c. S. 1396. Good Fine.

($50)

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Corbitt and Hunter 1972 @ $25.

1065.

Edward I. 1272-1307. AR Penny (20mm, 1.34 g). London mint. Class 4d. S. 1397. Toned. Near VF. ($75)

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Dickfoss 2008 @ $35.

1066.

Edward I. 1272-1307. AR Penny (19mm, 1.35 g). London mint. Class 8b. S.1406. Toned. VF.

($75)

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex James Hawes 2006 @ $25.

1067.

Edward I. 1272-1307. AR Penny (17mm, 1.32 g). London mint. Class 9b. S.1408. Toned. Near VF. ($75)

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Dickfoss 2008 @ $40.

1068.

Edward I. 1272-1307. AR Penny (17mm, 1.25 g). Newcastle mint. Class 9b. S.1408 and 1428. Toned. Some light marks. VF. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Dickfoss 2008 @ $30.

1069.

Edward I. 1272-1307. AR Penny (19mm, 1.25 g). Newcastle mint. Class 9b. S.1408/1428. Toned. Flip over double strike. VF. ($60) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Corbitt and Hunter 1972 @ $20..

1070.

Edward I. 1272-1307. AR Farthing (11mm, 0.26 g). London mint. Class 3g. S. 1446. Toned. Fine.

($40)

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1975 @ $20.

1071.

Edward II. 1307-1327. AR Penny (19mm, 1.39 g). London mint. Class 10c. S. 1410. Toned. Good Fine.

($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex GB Coin Co. 2009 @ $45.

1072.

Edward II London mint. Class 10cf5. S. 1414. Toned. Near VF.

. 1307-1327. AR Penny (17mm, 1.34 g). ($75)

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex CNG. 2008 @ $80.

1073.

Edward II. 1307-1327. AR Penny (18mm, 1.36 g). Durham mint. Class 13. S. 1459 and 1469. Toned. Bust weakly struck. Good Fine. ($60) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex C&H 1972 @ $40.

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1074.

Edward II. 1307-1327. AR Penny (17mm, 1.08 g). Bury St. Edmunds mint. Class 14. S.1460/1465. Toned.

Clipped. Fine. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1975 @ $10.

1075.

Edward II. 1307-1327. AR Penny (17mm, 1.07 g). London mint. Class 14. S. 1460. Toned. Worn and heavily clipped. Very Good. ($20) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1975 @ $10.

1076.

Edward II. 1307-1327. AR Penny (16mm, 0.71 g). Canterbury mint. Class 11a. S. 1466. Toned. Worn and heavily clipped. Near Fine. ($20) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1975 @ $10.

1077.

Edward III. 1327-1377. AR Penny (19mm, 1.29 g). London. Third coinage (1344-1351). Class 1. S.1543.

Toned. Some ghosting. VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Coin Show 2003 @ $100.

1078.

Edward III. 1327-1377. AR Groat (26mm, 4.37 g). London. Pre-Treaty period with French titles (1354-1355).

Series E. S.1567. Toned. Some scratches. Near VF. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex CNG 2003 @ $250.

1079.

Edward III. 1327-1377. AR Groat (27mm, 4.57 g). London. Pre-Treaty period with French titles. Fourth coinage (1356). Series F. S.1569. Toned. Good Fine. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Rosenthal 2001 @ $160.

1080.

Edward III. 1327-1377. AR Halfgroat (23mm, 2.14 g). London. Pre-Treaty period with French titles (13511352). Series C. S. 1574. Toned. Roughness. Fine. ($60) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Davisson 1991 @ $70.

1081.

Edward III. 1327-1377. AR Penny (19mm, 1.10 g). Durham. Bishop Hatfield. Crozier at end of one tip of cross. Series C. S.1592. Weak in part. Toned. VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex A. Davisson 2000 @ $110.

1082.

Edward III. 1327-1377. AR Groat (25mm, 4.49 g). London. Treaty period without French titles (1361-1369).

S. 1616. Toned. Lightly clipped. Very Good. ($40) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1975 @ $25.

1083.

Anglo-Gallic. 14th century. Æ Jeton (25mm, 3.41 g). Head of king / Cross with fleurs-de-lis on arms. Inscription around. Toned. Deposits, holed. VF. ($30) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex coin show circa 1980 @ $20.

Struck with the style and design of a English groat of this period, these pieces were used as a place marker for computing sums of money.

Counters were used extensively throughout central Europe, and often circulated as small change when necessary.

1084.

Anglo-Gallic. 14th century. Æ Jeton (20mm, 3.07 g). Head of king with stars and bars for legend / Long cross with pellets around. Good Fine. ($30) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex coin show c. 1980 @ $20.

Struck with the style and design of a English groat of this period, these pieces were used as a place marker for computing sums of money.

Counters were used extensively throughout central Europe, and often circulated as small change when necessary.

1085.

Uncertain. PB Token (14mm, 1.45 g). Uncertain design / Cross with pellets in quarters. Fine.

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex R.S. Yeoman 1968 @ $10, found by a Mr. Bell in 1948.

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($25)

1086.

Henry V. 1413-1422. AR Groat (24mm, 3.16 g). London. Normal bust, mullet on right shoulder. Class C. S.1765. Toned. Lightly clipped. Near VF. ($750) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Triton XI 2008 @ $1,150.

1087.

Henry VI. 1422-1461. AR Groat (25mm, 3.70 g). London. Annulet issue (1422-1427). Annulets in two quarters; fleur-de-lis on breast. S.1835. Toned. Pierced. VF. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1976 @ $10.

1088.

Henry VI. 1422-1461. AR Groat (27mm, 3.70 g). Calais. Annulet issue (1422-1427). Annulets at either side of neck. S.1836. Lightly toned. VF. ($400) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Cambridge Hoard 2001 @ $350.

1089.

Henry VI. 1422-1461. AR Groat (25mm, 3.58 g). Calais. Annulet issue (1422-1427). Annulets at either side of neck. S.1836. Iridescent tone. VF. ($400) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Cambridge Hoard 2001 @ $350.

1090.

Henry VI. 1422-1461. AR Halfgroat (21mm, 1.67 g). Calais. Annulet issue (1422-1427). Annulets at either side of neck. S.1840. Toned. Scuffs. Good Fine. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1975 @ $10.

1091.

Henry VI. 1422-1461. AR Groat (26mm, 3.83 g). London. Rosette-mascle issue (1430-1431). S.1859. Toned.

Some weakness in borders. Good Fine. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Walter Sheridan 1971 @ $30.

1092.

Henry VI. 1422-1461. AR Groat (26mm, 3.82 g). Calais. Rosette-Mascle issue (1430-1431). S.1859. Iridescent tone. VF. ($400) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Cambridge Hoard 2001 @ $350.

1093.

Henry VI. 1422-1461. AR Groat (28mm, 3.51 g). Calais. Rosette-Mascle issue (1430-1431). Fleur de lis near right side of crown is missing. S.1859. Toned. Some light marks and trace of deposits. VF. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Don Albertson 2000 @ $175.

1094.

Henry VI. 1422-1461. AR Groat (26mm, 3.57 g). Calais. Pinecone-Mascle issue (1431-1432/3). S.1875.

Iridescent tone. VF. ($400) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Cambridge Hoard 2001 @ $350.

1095.

Henry VI. 1422-1461. AR Groat (27mm, 3.82 g). Calais. Pinecone-Mascle issue (1431-1432/3). S.1875.

Iridescent tone. Slightly irregular flan. Good VF. ($400) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Cambridge Hoard 2001 @ $350.

1096.

Henry VI. 1422-1461. AR Groat (27mm, 3.81 g). Calais. Pinecone-Mascle issue (1431-1432/3). S.1875.

Iridescent tone. VF. ($400) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Cambridge Hoard 2001 @ $350.

1097.

Edward IV. 1461-1470. AR Groat (26mm, 3.94 g). Heavy coinage, (1461-1464). London. Group I. Lis at neck, mm plain cross 7a. (1461-1464). S. 1969. Toned. Near Fine. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Milwaukee 1974 @ $55.

1098.

Edward IV. 1461-1470. AR Groat (27mm, 3.91 g). Heavy coinage, (1461-1464). London. Group I. Lis at neck, mm plain cross 7a. (1461-1464). S. 1969. Toned. Fine. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Milwaukee 1974 @ $50.

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1099.

Edward IV. 1461-1470. AR Groat (24mm, 3.75 g). Heavy coinage, (1461-1464). London. Group I. Lis on breast, mm plain cross 7a. S. 1970. Toned. Lightly clipped with a couple scratches. Fine. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Milwaukee 1974 @ $45.

1100.

Edward IV. 1461-1470. AR Groat (26mm, 2.70 g). Light coinage, (1464-1470). London. Annulets at neck, mm crown (1466-1467). S. 2000. Attractive iridescent tone. Ragged edge. Good VF. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Palmer Coins 2001 @ $125.

1101.

Edward IV. 1461-1470. AR Groat (26mm, 2.85 g). Light coinage, (1464-1470). London. Without annulets at neck, mm sun/crown (1467-1468). S.2002. Toned. VF. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex CNG 2005 @ $275.

1102.

Edward IV. 1461-1470. AR Groat (27mm, 3.06 g). Light coinage, (1464-1470). London. Trefoils at neck, mm long cross/sun (1469-1470). S.2003. Toned. Good VF. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Palmer 2008 @ $300.

1103.

Edward IV. 1461-1470. AR Groat (25mm, 2.71 g). Light coinage, (1464-1470). York. Quatrefoils at neck, E below bust, mm lis (1467-1470). S. 2012. Toned. Near Fine. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1975 @ $30.

1104.

Edward IV. Second reign, 1471-1483. AR Halfgroat (18mm, 0.86 g). Light coinage, (1477-1480). Canterbury, C in center of bust, mm rose. S. 2107. Toned. Scrapes. Fine. ($30) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1975 @ $10.

1105.

Henry VII. 1485-1509. AR Groat (25mm, 2.41 g). Facing Bust Issue. London. Bust IIIc. mm pansy. (14951498). S. 2199. Toned. Crimped flan. VF. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Charles Wolfe 1970 @ $80.

1106.

Henry VII. 1485-1509. AR Groat (25mm, 2.88 g). Facing Bust Issue. London. Bust IVa. More realistic hair. mm cross crosslet. (1504-1505). S.2200. Creased. Toned. VF. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Rick Adams 2002 @ $295.

1107.

Henry VII. 1485-1509. AR Halfgroat (18mm, 1.45 g). Facing Bust Issue. Canterbury. King and Archbishop issue. mm tun. (1498-1499). S. 2209. Toned. Wavy flan. VF. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Charles Wolfe 1970 @ $25.

1108.

Henry VII. 1485-1509. AR Penny (14mm, 0.57 g). Durham Mint. Bishop Sherwood issue. Crozier to right of king. D and S beside shield. S. 2231. Toned. Weak at centers. Near VF. ($40) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Charles Wolfe 1970 @ $15.

1109.

Henry VII. 1485-1509. AR Halfpenny (18mm, 0.30 g). London Mint. Type IIIc small portrait. mm pheon.

(1505-1509). S. 2245. Toned. Fine. ($30) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1975 @ $10.

1110.

Henry VIII. 1509-1547. AR Groat (25mm, 2.68 g). Second Coinage 1526-1544. London. Young portrait. mm arrow. S.2337E. Toned. Near VF. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Ch. Wolf 1972 @ $125.

1111.

Henry VIII. 1509-1547. AR Halfgroat (18mm, 1.01 g). Second Coinage 1526-1544. Canterbury. Archbishop Warham (1526-1532). WA beside shield. mm cross. S. 2343. Toned. Scratches, deposits, flan crack, ragged edge. Near VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Paul Cunningham 2003 @ $105.

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1112.

Henry VIII. 1509-1547. AR Penny (15mm, 0.45 g). Second Coinage 1526-1544. London. Sovereign type, mm rose. S. 2349. Toned. Planchet crack. VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Richardson 1999 @ $82.

1113.

Henry VIII. 1509-1547. AR Groat (24mm, 2.43 g). Third Coinage 1544-1547. York. Second bust, falling collar. No mm. S.2374. Toned. Some porosity. Good Fine. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Edgar Adams 1996 @ $150.

1114.

Henry VIII. 1509-1547. AR Groat (25mm, 2.12 g). Posthumous coinage under Edward VI. London. Fifth bust, fur collar. Roman lettering. No mm. S. 2403. Toned. Fine. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1989 @ $75.

1115.

Henry VIII. 1509-1547. AR Groat (24mm, 1.91 g). Posthumous coinage under Edward VI. London. Sixth bust.

Roman lettering. S. 2403. Toned. Edge chipped and ragged. Near Fine. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1989 @ $75.

1116.

Edward VI. 1547-1553. AR Shilling (34mm, 6.04 g). Fine silver coinage of 1551-1553. London. mm tun.

S.2482. Toned. Lightly creased. VF. ($400) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex CNG auction 2006 @ $425.

1117.

Edward VI. 1547-1553. AR Sixpence (28mm, 2.76 g). Fine silver coinage of 1551-1553. London. mm Y. S.2483. Toned. Pierced and plugged. VF. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Corbitt and Hunter 1975 @ $50.

1118.

Mary. 1553-1554. AR Groat (24mm, 1.93 g). Tower. mm pomegranate. S.2492. Toned. Scratches. VF.

($400) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Tom Winslow 2001 @ $360.

1119.

Philip and Mary. 1554-1558. AR Shilling (31mm, 5.79 g). Busts of King and Queen face-to-face. Full titles.

Dated 1554. Tower. S. 2500. Toned. Areas of weak strike. Good. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Milwaukee 1979 @ $100.

1120.

Philip and Mary. 1554-1558. AR Sixpence (20mm, 2.46 g). Busts of King and Queen face-to-face. Full titles.

Dated 1554. Tower. S.2505. Toned. Details engraved on to a very worn coin. Fine. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1972 @ $40.

1121.

Philip and Mary. 1554-1558. AR Groat (22mm, 1.69 g). Crowned bust of Queen. Dated 1554. Tower. mm lis.

S.2508. Toned. Edge chips. Fine. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Tom Winslow 2001 @ $180.

1122.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Shilling (31mm, 5.59 g). Second issue. mm martlet (1560). S. 2555. Toned.

Graffito. Near Fine. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1978 @ $75.

1123.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Groat (22mm, 1.50 g). Second issue. mm martlet (1560). Without rose or date.

S.2556. Toned. Porosity. Near VF. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Corbitt and Hunter 1973 @ $145.

1124.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Groat (22mm, 1.76 g). Second issue. mm cross crosslet (1561). Without rose or date. S.2556. Lightly toned. Some scratches. Fine. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Cook 1960 @ $25.

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1125.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Penny (13mm, 0.48 g). Second issue. mm cross crosslet (1560-1561). S.2558.

Toned. Light porosity. VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex CNG 2006 @ $100.

1126.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. Sixpence. Third issue. Bust 1F, mm pheon, Dated 1561. S.2560. 1558-1603. AR Sixpence (25mm, 2.89 g). Third issue. mm pheon. Dated 1561. S. 2560. Toned. Fine. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

1127.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Sixpence (25mm, 3.06 g). Third issue. mm crown. Dated 1567. S. 2562. Toned.

Light porosity. Near VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Robert Ahern 2000 @ $125.

1128.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Sixpence (25mm, 2.73 g). Third issue. mm coronet. Dated 1569. S. 2562. Toned.

Wavy flan, small edge split. Near VF. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

1129.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Sixpence (25mm, 2.79 g). Third issue. mm castle. Dated 1570. S. 2562. Toned.

Slight bend at edge, some doubling and light scratch on obverse. VF. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

1130.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Sixpence (25mm, 2.79 g). Third and Fourth issues. Bust 5A, mm eglantine. Dated 1575. S.2563. Toned. SOme light scratches. VF. ($400) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Meisne 2001 @ $90.

1131.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Threepence (19mm, 1.18 g). Third issue. mm eglantine. Dated 1576. S. 2566.

Toned. Edge chip. VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Milwaukee collection 2001 @ $125.

1132.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Threehalfpence (16mm, 0.58 g). Third issue. mm ermine. Dated 1572. S. 2569.

Toned. Some creasing. Near Fine. ($30) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1977 @ $10.

1133.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Sixpence (25mm, 2.78 g). Fifth issue. mm pheon. Dated 1578/7. S. 2572. Iridescent tone. Fine. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

1134.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Sixpence (24mm, 2.82 g). Fifth issue. mm pheon. Dated 1580. S. 2572. Toned.

Fine. ($60) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

1135.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Sixpence (25mm, 3.03 g). Fifth issue. mm sword. Dated 1582. S. 2572. Toned.

Light surface roughness, scratches. Good Fine. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Corbett and Hunter 1972 @ $100.

1136.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Shilling (30mm, 5.88 g). Sixth issue. mm tun (1591-1595). S. 2577. Toned. Marks and scratches. Good Fine. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Ch. French 1985 @ $225.

1137.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Sixpence (26mm, 2.69 g). Sixth issue. mm crescent (over escallop). Dated 1597/6.

S.2578A. Toned. Fine. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1982 @ $85.

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1138.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Sixpence (25mm, 2.87 g). Sixth issue. mm tun. Dated 1593. S.2578B. Toned.

Some light marks under tone. VF. ($400) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Spink 2005 @ $290.

1139.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Halfgroat (17mm, 0.88 g). Sixth issue. mm bell (1582-1583). S.2579. Toned.

Creased. Good Fine. ($60) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex John Dennis 1999 @ $45.

1140.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Halfgroat (17mm, 0.99 g). Sixth issue. mm hand (1590-1592). S.2579. Toned.

Scratches, bent and clipped. Good Fine. ($40) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1977 @ $15.

1141.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Halfpenny (9mm, 0.25 g). Fifth issue. mm hand (1590-1592). S.2581. Toned. Bold mint mark. VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Spink 2006 @ $100.

1142.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Sixpence (25mm, 2.77 g). Seventh issue. mm 1 (1601). S. 2584. Toned. Scratches.

Fine. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex H. Mitchell 2002 @ $140.

1143.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Sixpence (26mm, 2.77 g). Milled Coinage, Tall bust, plain dress. Dated 1562. mm star. S.2594. Toned.Creased. Toned. Near VF. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Corbitt and Hunter 1973 @ $100.

1144.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Sixpence (25mm, 2.77 g). Milled Coinage, Tall bust, ornate dress. mm star. Dated 1562. S.2595. Toned. Light crease. VF. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Rbt. Clark 1982 @ $135.

1145.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Sixpence (25mm, 2.77 g). Milled Coinage, Large bust, ornate dress. mm star.

Dated 1562. S.2596. Toned. Near VF. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex coin show 1990 @ $135.

1146.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. Pewter Token (20mm, 2.98 g). GOD SAVE THE QUEEN around Tudor rose / Doubleheaded eagle. Some deposits and porosity, scratch on reverse. VF. ($30) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex convention 1986 @ $5.

Used in place of small change during this period.

1147.

Lot of four (4) AR Sixpence of Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. Various dates. Four (4) coins in lot minted 1569; 1571; 1572; and 1573. All toned. A couple bent/wavy. Very Good to Fine. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

1148.

Lot of four (4) AR Sixpence of Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. Various dates. Four (4) coins in lot minted 1575; 1578; 1585; and 1590. All toned. Scratches, edge chips, waviness, etc. Fine to Near VF. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS.

($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

1149.

Lot of five (5) AR Sixpence of Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. Various dates. Five (5) coins in lot minted 1592; 1593; 1594; 1596; and 1602. All toned. One holed, one crimped. Average Fine. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS.

($125) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

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1150.

Lot of four (4) AR Sixpence of Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. Various dates. Four (4) coins in lot minted 1562; 1566; 1567; and 1568. All toned. Scratches, marks, etc. Near Fine to Fine. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

1151.

James I. 1603-1625. AR Sixpence (26mm, 2.67 g). Second coinage. First bust, mm rose. Dated 1603. S.2647.

Iridescent toning. Slightly wavy. Fine. ($40) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1975 @ $20.

1152.

James I. 1603-1625. AR Shilling (30mm, 5.72 g). Second coinage. Third bust, mm rose (1605-1606). S.2654.

Find patina. Near VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1975 @ $50.

1153.

James I. 1603-1625. AR Shilling (30mm, 5.25 g). Second coinage. Fourth bust, mm scallop (1606-1607).

S.2655. Toned. Good Fine. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1975 @ $50.

1154.

James I. 1603-1625. AR Sixpence (25mm, 2.81 g). Second coinage. Fourth bust, mm star. Dated 1611. S.2658.

Toned. Fine. Rare mint mark. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1975 @ $20.

1155.

James I. 1603-1625. AR Halfgroat (17mm, 0.79 g). Second coinage. Large crown on obverse, mm grapes (1607). S. 2659. Toned with some light surface roughness. VF. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Baltimore coin show 2004 @ $72.

1156.

James I. 1603-1625. AR Penny (13mm, 0.56 g). Second coinage, mm rose (1605-1606). S.2661. Toned.

Crimped. Near VF. ($30) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1975 @ $7.

1157.

James I. 1603-1625. AR Penny (13mm, 0.36 g). Third coinage. mm two pellets (1624). S.2672. Attractively toned. Near EF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Spink 2007 @ $90.

1158.

Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Halfcrown (36mm, 14.51 g). Tower Mint, Group III, type 3a2, mm triangle (16391640). S.2775. Toned. Some light marks. Near VF. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex J..J. North Collection, C.W. Wolf 1986 @ $100.

1159.

Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Shilling (31mm, 5.89 g). Tower Mint. Sharp group A, obv 2, rev 1. mm lis (1625).

S. 2782. Iridescent tone. Scratches. Good Fine. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Milwaukee collection 2001 @ $100.

1160.

Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Shilling (29mm, 4.84 g). Tower Mint. Sharp group C, obv 2, rev 1. mm plume (16301631). S. 2787. Toned. Scratches. Fine. Lightly clipped. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Milwaukee collection 2001 @ $65.

1161.

Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Shilling (31mm, 5.93 g). Tower Mint. Sharp group D, obv 2, rev 1. mm harp (16321633). S. 2789. Toned. Edge weakness. Near VF. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Milwaukee collection 2001 @ $65.

1162.

Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Shilling (29mm, 5.94 g). Tower Mint. Sharp group E, obv 1, rev 1. mm bell (16341635). No inner circle on either side. S 2791. Toned. VF. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Milwaukee collection 2001 @ $125.

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1163.

Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Shilling (29mm, 6.09 g). Tower Mint. Sharp group E, obv 3, rev 2. mm tun (16361638). No inner circle on either side. S.2791. Toned. Weak in center. Good Fine. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Milwaukee collection 2001 @ $100.

1164.

Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Shilling (28mm, 5.64 g). Tower Mint. Sharp group E, obv 2, rev 2. mm crown (16351636). No inner circle on either side. S. 2791. Toned. Good Fine. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Milwaukee collection 2001 @ $100.

1165.

Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Shilling (30mm, 5.94 g). Tower Mint. Sharp group F, obv 5, rev 1. mm anchor (1638-1639). S.2797. Toned. Near VF. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Milwaukee collection 2001 @ $100.

1166.

Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Shilling (29mm, 6.00 g). Tower Mint. Sharp group G, obv 1, rev 2. mm triangle (1639-1640). S.2799. Toned. Weak on bust. Good Fine. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Milwaukee collection 2001 @ $100.

1167.

Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Shilling (30mm, 6.00 g). Tower Mint. Sharp group G, obv 1, rev 2. mm triangle-incircle (1641-1643). S. 2799. Toned, scrape. Near VF. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Milwaukee collection 2001 @ $100..

1168.

Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Shilling (31mm, 5.90 g). Tower Mint. Sharp group G, obv 1, rev 2. mm star (16401641). S. 2799. Toned. Fine. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Milwaukee collection 2001 @ $100.

1169.

Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Shilling (30mm, 5.97 g). Tower Mint under Parliament (1643-1648). Sharp group G, obv 2, rev 2. mm (P) (1643-1644). S. 2800. Toned. Fine. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Milwaukee collection 2001 @ $50.

1170.

Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Shilling (30mm, 5.68 g). Tower Mint under Parliament (1643-1648). Sharp group H, obv 1, rev 1. mm sun (1645-1646). S. 2802. Toned. Scratches. Fine. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Milwaukee collection 2001 @ $90.

1171.

Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Sixpence (24mm, 3.07 g). Tower Mint. Sharp group E, 42. Double arched crown. mm tun (1636-1638). S. 2814. Toned. Planchet flaws. Good Fine. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Dickfoss 2001 @ $100.

1172.

Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Sixpence (24mm, 2.78 g). Tower Mint. Sharp group E, 43. Single arched crown. mm triangle (1639-1640). S. 2816. Toned. Fine. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1998 @ $40.

1173.

Charles I . 1625-1649. AR Sixpence (24mm, 2.78 g). Tower Mint, Group F, 4.3. mm triangle (1639-1640).

S.2817. Attractive iridescent tone. A few minor scratches. VF. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex CNG 2001 @ $100.

1174.

Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Halfpenny (10mm, 0.24 g). Tower Mint. S. 2851. Toned. VF.

($75)

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Roger Worlund 1987 @ $20.

1175.

Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Sixpence (25mm, 3.06 g). Briot’s second milled issue. mm anchor (1638-1639).

S.2860. Colorful tone with underlying luster. Scratches. Good VF. ($750) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Spink 2005 @ $320.

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1176.

Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Sixpence (25mm, 2.88 g). Briot’s second milled issue. mm anchor (1638-1639).

S.2860. Toned. Good Fine. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Milwaukee coll. 2001 @ $70.

1177.

Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Groat (22mm, 2.01 g). Aberystwyth Mint. mm book (1639-1642). S.2892. Toned.

Edge splits. VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Charles Wolf 1983 @ $110.

1178.

Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Groat (23mm, 1.92 g). Aberystwyth Mint. mm book (1639-1642). S. 2893. Toned, pierced. VF. ($30) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Bill Clark 1971 @ $10.

1179.

Newark besieged. 1645-1646. AR Ninepence (27mm, 3.55 g). Dated 1645. S.3144. Toned. Near Fine.

($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Wm. Rafner 1999 @ $200.

1180.

Charles I. 1625-1649. CU Farthing (16mm, 0.45 g). Richmond oval type 4b. mm lis on obverse. S. 3194. Good VF. ($60) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Corbitt and Hunter 1973 @ $70.

1181.

Charles I. 1625-1649. CU Farthing (13mm, 1.25 g). Rose. Class 1d. S. 3204. VF.

($50)

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1980 @ $10.

1182.

Lot of two (2) silver Halfgroats of Charles I. 1625-1649. Various types. Two (2) coins in lot. S.2811 and S.2832. Both toned and Fine. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. ($30) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

1183.

Commonwealth. 1649-1660. Fourée Halfcrown (34mm, 11.26 g). Contemporary imitation. mm sun. Dated 1656. Cf. S.3215 (for original). Test cuts. Good Fine. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex C. Wolf 1982 @ $100.

Reportedly a contemporary plated counterfeit made by Abraham Stapley, circa 1656. See BNJ (1969), p. 190-193.

1184.

Commonwealth. 1649-1660. AR Halfgroat (16mm, 0.86 g). S. 3221. Toned. Scratched. Near VF.

($75)

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex ANA show 2001 @ $70.

1185.

Commonwealth. 1649-1660. AR Penny (12mm, 0.40 g). S.3222. Toned. Wavy, scuff. Fine.

($30)

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Milwaukee 1994 @ $6.

1186.

Time of the Commonwealth. 1649-1660. CU Farthing (15mm, 0.77 g). Ripon, Yorkshire. WILLIAM HOLMES 1658 / IN RIPPON HWF. Williamson 283. VF. ($20) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Philadelphia Expo 1999 @ $10.

1187.

Charles II. 1660-1685. AR Shilling (30mm, 5.37 g). Hammered coinage (1660-1662). Bust of Third issue, m.m. crown. S.3322. Toned. Edge flaws and cuts. Near Fine. ($40) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Walter Sheridan 1976 @ $40.

1188.

Charles II. 1660-1685. AR Crown (36mm, 29.60 g). Dated 1666. 2nd bust. XVIII. S.3355. Toned. Rim bump.

Good Fine. ($400) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Wolf 1983 @ $200.

1189.

Charles II. 1660-1685. AR Fourpence (19mm, 1.89 g). Dated 1679. S. 3384. Toned. Near VF.

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex coin show 1983 @ $12.

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($30)

1190.

Charles II. 1660-1685. AR Threepence (17mm, 0.40 g). Dated 1679. S.3386. Toned. Near VF.

($75)

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Spink 2001 @ $52.

1191.

Charles II. 1660-1685. CU Farthing (22mm, 5.34 g). Dated 1672. S. 3394. Near VF.

($100)

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Davisson 2001 @ $190.

1192.

Lot of three (3) silver issues of Charles II. 1660-1685. Various types. Three (3) silver issues. Third issue Groat S. 3324; Third issue Threepence S. 3325; and Third issue Halfgroat S. 3326. All toned. The Twopence with numerous scratches. Fine to VF. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

1193.

James II. 1685-1688. AR Fourpence (18mm, 1.99 g). Dated 1688/7. S.3414. Toned. Softly struck in center.

VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Robert North 1978 @ $100.

1194.

William and Mary. 1688-1694. AR Halfcrown (33mm, 14.39 g). Dated 1689, First busts, first shields. V over A in GVLIELMVS. Caul only frosted. S.3434. Toned. Edge lightly bruised. Fine. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex B.A. Seaby c. 1959 @ $20.

1195.

William III. 1694-1702. AR Halfcrown (33mm, 14.93 g). Dated 1697. First bust, large shields. NONO. S.3497.

Iridescent toned. Some weakness, edge bump. VF. ($750) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Charles Wolf 1981 @ $300.

1196.

Anne. 1702-1714. AR Halfcrown (32mm, 14.80 g). Dated 1703, VIGO below bust. TERTIO. S.3580. Toned.

Haymarking. VF. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Robert North 1978 @ $100.

Minted with silver captured at the battle of Vigo Bay.

1197.

Anne. 1702-1714. AR Shilling (25mm, 5.98 g). Dated 1703, VIGO, second bust. S.3586. Deeply toned. Near EF. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Fred Dickfoss 2010 @ $115.

Minted with silver captured at the battle of Vigo Bay.

1198.

Anne. 1702-1714. AR Fourpence (20mm, 1.91 g). Dated 1708. Second bust. S.3595A. Toned. Die flaw on obverse. VF. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Fred Dickfoss 2010 @ $25.

1199.

George I. 1714-1727. CU Halfpenny (25mm, 9.61 g). Dated 1718. No stops on obverse. S. 3659. Fine.

($30) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1975 @ $3.

1200.

George I. 1714-1727. CU Halfpenny (28mm, 8.79 g). Dated 1720. S. 3660. Some light corrosion. Near VF.

($40) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1975 @ $8.

1201.

George I. 1714-1727. CU Halfpenny (28mm, 10.43 g). Dated 1723. S. 3660. Some spotting. Near VF.

($40) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1975 @ $5.

1202.

George I. 1714-1727. CU Farthing (24mm, 5.03 g). Dated 1722. S.3662. VF.

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1975 @ $5.

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($75)

1203.

George I. 1714-1727. CU Farthing (23mm, 4.14 g). Dated 1724. S. 3662. Fine.

($25)

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1975 @ $3.

1204.

George II. 1727-1760. AR Halfcrown (33mm, 14.96 g). Old bust, LIMA below. 1746, NONO on edge. S. 3695A. Toned. Good VF. ($500) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex 1982 Boston ANA convention @ $100.

1205.

George II. 1727-1760. AR Shilling (30mm, 5.91 g). Dated 1745. LIMA. Old bust. S.3703. Toned. Near VF.

($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1975 @ $10.

Struck from silver captured by Admiral Anson which was being shipped from Lima, Peru destined for Spain.

1206.

George II. 1727-1760. AR Shilling (30mm, 5.97 g). Dated 1758. S. 3704. Toned. Some staining. Good VF.

($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Tom Rogers 1980 @ $52.

1207.

George II. 1727-1760. AR Sixpence (21mm, 2.98 g). Dated 1746. LIMA. S.3710A. Toned. Near EF.

($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Seaby 1971 @ $35.

Struck from silver captured by Admiral Anson which was being shipped from Lima, Peru destined for Spain.

1208.

George II. 1727-1760. AR Sixpence (21mm, 3.03 g). Dated 1757. Old bust. S.3711. Toned. Flaw on cheek, a few marks. AU. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Chs. Wolf 1982 @ $20.

1209.

George II. 1727-1760. CU Halfpenny (29mm, 9.77 g). Dated 1731. Young head. S. 3717. VF.

($30)

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1975 @ $2.

1210.

George II. 1727-1760. CU Halfpenny (28mm, 9.51 g). Dated 1750. Old head. S. 3719. Fine.

($10)

From the Ken Bressett Collection.

1211.

George II. 1727-1760. CU Farthing (23mm, 4.83 g). Dated 1736. Young bust. S.3720. Weak in part. Good VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1975 @ $5.

1212.

George II. 1727-1760. CU Farthing (22mm, 5.11 g). Dated 1744. Old bust. S. 3721. Good Fine.

($25)

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1975 @ $4.

1213.

Lot of three (3) milled silver issues . Charles II to George II. Three (3) coins in lot. Charles II, 1677 Halfcrown S. 3367; George II, 1739 Shilling S. 3701; and George II, 1731 Sixpence S. 3707. All toned. Good to Fine. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

1214.

George III. 1760-1820. AR Shilling (25mm, 6.01 g). Dated 1787, without semee of hearts. S.3743. Toned with underlying lustre. UNC. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Charles Wolf 1948 @ $100.

1215.

George III. 1760-1820. AR Sixpence (21mm, 2.99 g). Dated 1787, without semee of hearts. S.3748. Toned with underlying lustre. UNC. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Charles Wolf 1948 @ $90.

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1216.

George III. 1760-1820. AR Dollar (40mm, 26.76 g). Bank of England Dollar. Dated 1804. (current for 5s).

S.3768. Toned. Near VF. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Rogers @ $110.

1217.

George III. 1760-1820. CU Halfpenny (29mm, 9.79 g). Dated 1771. S.3774. VF.

($75)

From the Ken Bressett Collection.

1218.

George III. 1760-1820. CU Farthing (23mm, 4.98 g). Dated 1773. S.3775. Hints of red. Die flaw on nose, minor stain on reverse. EF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1974 @ $20.

1219.

George III. 1760-1820. CU Penny (35mm, 27.79 g). Dated 1797. S.3777. Much lustre. Rim flaw at 1 o’clock.

Near EF. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex CNG 2006 @ $250.

1220.

George III. 1760-1820. CU Halfpenny (30mm, 12.24 g). Dated 1799. Ship with five incuse gun ports. S.3778.

Thin obverse die break, stain on reverse. EF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1974 @ $35.

1221.

George III. 1760-1820. CU Halfpenny (29mm, 9.36 g). Dated 1806. S. 3781. A couple light stains but some mint red remaining. Good VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Allan Davisson 1980 @ $75.

1222.

George III. 1760-1820. AR Halfcrown (32mm, 14.05 g). Dated 1819. S.3789. Richly toned. Scratches. EF.

($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Richard Thompson 1981 @ $160.

1223.

Lot of three (3) copper issues of George III. 1760-1820. Various dates. Three (3) coins in lot. 1799 Farthing S. 3779; 1806 Penny S. 3780; and 1806 Farthing S. 3782. Die breaks on first coin. Near EF to EF. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

1224.

Lot of five (5) milled issues of George III & George IV. Various dates. Five (5) coins in lot. George III: AR Sixpence 1816 S. 3791; AR Shilling 1834 S. 3835; AR Sixpence 1834 S. 3836; AR Threehalfpence 1834 S. 3839; and George IV CN Halfcrown 1951. Most toned. Fine to VF. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

1225.

George IV. 1820-1830. Æ One-third Farthing (16mm, 1.50 g). Dated 1827. S.3827. Toned. Superb EF.

($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Tom Rogers @ $30.

1226.

Lot of four (4) copper issues of George IV and William IV. Various dates. Four (4) coins in lot. George IV: Penny 1826 S. 3823; Farthing 1822 S. 3822; Farthing 1826 S. 3825; and William IV Farthing 1834 S. 3848. VF to Near EF. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. ($30) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

1227.

William IV. 1830-1837. Æ Penny (33mm, 18.84 g). Dated 1831. S.3845. A few light marks. Good VF.

($30) From the Ken Bressett Collection Ex Neil Shafer @ $15.

1228.

Victoria. 1837-1901. AV Sovereign (22mm, 7.98 g). Dated 1899. Old Veiled Head. S.3874. Bag marks. EF.

($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Source unknown @ $120.

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1229.

Victoria. 1837-1901. AR Halfcrown (32mm, 14.13 g). Dated 1844. Young Head. S.3888. Near EF. ($200)

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex C.F. Childs 1997 @ $100.

1230.

Victoria. 1837-1901. AR Florin (30mm, 11.27 g). Dated mdccclxxx (1860). Gothic type. S.3900. Lightly toned. Scattered marks. EF. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex C.F. Childs 1997 @ $200.

1231.

Victoria. 1837-1901. AR Shilling (22mm, 5.66 g). Dated 1878. Die number 12. S.3906A. Toned. Near EF.

($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex C.F. Childs 1997 @ $80.

1232.

Victoria. 1837-1901. AR Threehalfpence (12mm, 0.69 g). Dated 1843, 43 over 34. Young Head. S. 3915. Light marks. Near EF. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1972 @ $75.

1233.

Victoria. 1837-1901. AR Shilling (23mm, 5.66 g). Dated 1888/7. Jubilee Bust. S.3926A. Rich colorful tone.

Near EF. ($20) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex H. Wallace 1973 @ $10.

1234.

Victoria. 1837-1901. AR Crown (38mm, 28.30 g). Dated 1900 LXIII. Old Veiled Head. S.3937. Toned.

Scattered marks. AU. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex C.F. Childs 1997 @ $200.

1235.

Victoria. 1837-1901. Æ Penny (34mm, 19.00 g). Dated 1853. Young Head. Ornate Trident. DEF : S.3948.

With much red. EF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex N. Shafer 1972 @ $85.

1236.

Victoria. 1837-1901. Æ Penny (34mm, 18.83 g). Dated 1856. Young Head. Plain Trident “DEF”: S. 3948.

Scratches. VF. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1972 @ $20.

1237.

Victoria. 1837-1901. Æ Penny (33mm, 18.76 g). Dated 1858, final 8 over 3. Young Head. Ornate Trident DEF : S.3948. Considerable luster. Near EF. Rare. ($400) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1975 @ $200.

1238.

Victoria. 1837-1901. Æ Penny (33mm, 19.11 g). Dated 1858, final 8 over 6. Small date. Young Head. Ornate Trident DEF : S.3948. Hints of luster. Light marks. EF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1972 @ $25.

1239.

Victoria. 1837-1901. Æ Halfpenny (28mm, 9.39 g). Dated 1853, 3 over 2. Young Head. S.3949. Some luster.

A few marks. Choice EF. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Arthur Fitts 1999 @ $200.

1240.

Victoria. 1837-1901. Æ Halfpenny (28mm, 9.18 g). Dated 1853, 3 over 3. Young Head. S.3949. Some luster.

EF. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1972 @ $20.

1241.

Victoria. 1837-1901. Æ Halfpenny (28mm, 9.46 g). Dated 1853, upright 5. Young Head. S. 3949. Some verdigris. AU. ($30) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1972 @ $20.

1242.

Victoria. 1837-1901. Æ Halfpenny (28mm, 9.36 g). Dated 1854. Young Head. S.3949. Considerable red. Some spotting and finger marks. AU. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1972 @ $20.

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1243.

Victoria. 1837-1901. Æ Halfpenny (28mm, 9.41 g). Dated 1858/7. Young Head. S.3949. Toned, some red.

EF. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1972 @ $70.

1244.

Victoria. 1837-1901. Æ Halfpenny (28mm, 9.47 g). Dated 1858/7. Young Head. S.3949. Toned. EF. ($75)

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1972 @ $70.

1245.

Victoria. 1837-1901. Æ Halfpenny (28mm, 9.47 g). Dated 1858/7. Young Head. S. 3949. AU.

($50)

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1972 @ $60.

1246.

Victoria. 1837-1901. Æ Farthing (22mm, 4.81 g). Dated 1853, broken 8, recut 3. Young Head. S. 3950. Traces of mint red. AU. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1972 @ $40.

1247.

Victoria. 1837-1901. Æ Farthing (22mm, 4.81 g). Dated 1853, wide date. Young Head. S. 3950. Reverse die breaks. EF. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1972 @ $40.

1248.

Victoria. 1837-1901. Æ Farthing (22mm, 4.70 g). Dated 1853, narrow date, recut 3. Possible overdate.

Attractive tone. AU. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1972 @ $40.

1249.

Victoria. 1837-1901. Æ Farthing (22mm, 4.62 g). Dated 1853/2. Young Head. S.3950. Die breaks. AU.

($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex ANA Carter 2004 @ $200.

1250.

Victoria. 1837-1901. Æ Farthing (22mm, 4.76 g). Dated 1859. Young Head. S 3950. EF.

($75)

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1972 @ $40.

1251.

Victoria. 1837-1901. Æ Half Farthing (18mm, 2.36 g). Dated 1847. Young Head. S.3951. A few minor spots.

Some luster. EF. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Charles Wolf 1980 @ $12.

1252.

Victoria. 1837-1901. Æ Quarter-farthing (13mm, 1.23 g). Dated 1852. S.3953. UNC.

($75)

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex. Neil Shafer 1972 @ $50.

1253.

Victoria. 1837-1901. CU Halfpenny (25mm, 5.42 g). Dated 1861. F in HALF over P. S.3956. Fine. Extremely rare. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

1254.

Victoria. 1837-1901. CU Third-farthing (15mm, .97 g). Dated 1868. S.3960. Obverse die breaks. UNC.

($30) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1972 @ $5.

1255.

Lot of three (3) pennies and halfpennies of Victoria. 1837-1901. Various dates. Three (3) coins in lot. Penny 1858 final 8 over 7 S. 3948; Halfpenny 1851 S. 3949; and Halfpenny 1853 narrow date S. 3949. VF to Near EF. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. ($40) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

1256.

Lot of three (3) farthings of Victoria. 1837-1901. Various dates. Three (3) coins in lot. 1842 Young head S. 3950; 1849 Young head S. 3950; and 1853, narrow date, recut 3. Possible overdate. Fine to VF. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. ($30) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

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1257.

Lot of four (4) issues of Victoria. 1837-1901. Various dates. Four (4) coins in lot. AR Sixpence 1887 Jubilee head S. 3928; AR Threepence 1895 Veiled head S. 3945; AR Twopence 1850 Young head S. 3919; and AE Penny 1862 recut date Young head Maundy coin S. 3920. Near EF to EF. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. ($40) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

1258.

Edward VII. 1901-1910. AE Quarter-farthing (15mm, 0.98 g). Dated 1902. S. 3993. AU.

($20)

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Neil Shafer 1972 @ $5.

1259.

George V. 1910-1936. Set of seven (7) gold sovereigns. London. 1925 // Pretoria. 1931 SA // Ottowa. 1911 C // Bombay. 1918 I // Sydney. 1917 S // Perth. 1931 P // Melbourne. 1912 M. Housed in a plastic holder. AU to UNC. Seven (7) coins in lot. ($1500) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Gary Adkins 1990 @ $1000.

1260.

George V. 1910-1936. Proof Set. Dated 1927. Crown to Threepence. Wreath type, 6 coins. S.PS14. Together with Maundy Set. 1927: 4d, 3d, 2d, 1d. S.4027. Proof. With matching iridescent toning. With case of issue. Ten (10) coins in lot. ($500) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Bill Spencer 1991 @ $450.

1261.

George VI. 1936-1952. Proof Set. Dated 1950. Halfcrown to Farthing. S.PS17. Light toning. The Halfcrown impaired. Proof. With case of issue. Nine (9) coins in lot. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

1262.

Elizabeth II. 1952-. AV Sovereign (22mm, 7.98 g). Dated 1958. S.4125. AU.

($200)

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie 1970 @ $50.

1263.

Scotland. Alexander III. 1249-1286. AR Penny (20mm, 1.39 g). Second coinage circa 1280. S.5056. Toned.

VF. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Spink 2007 @ $300.

1264.

Scotland. John Baliol. 1292-1296. AR Penny (18mm, 1.18 g). First coinage, rough surface issue. Berwick Mint. S.5065. Toned. Slightly off center. Fine. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Seaby 1992 @ $200.

1265.

Scotland. Robert III. 1390-1406. AR Groat (25mm, 2.65 g). Heavy coinage, first issue (c.1390-1400), rough tall facing bust. Edinburgh Mint. S.5164. Toned. Near VF. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Ch Wolf 1980 @ $90.

1266.

Scotland. Robert III. 1390-1406. AR Groat (25mm, 2.12 g). Heavy coinage, second issue (c.1400-1403), neat bust. Edinburgh Mint. S.5166. Toned. Edge split, flan crack, a little weak in areas. VF. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Spink 1971 @ $120.

1267.

Scotland. Mary. 1542-1567. BI Bawbee (20mm, 2.12 g). First period, 1542-1558. Edinburgh Mint. S.5433.

Toned. Slightly ragged edge, some porosity. Good VF. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Sauvain 2004 @ $100.

1268.

Scotland. Mary and Francis. 1558-1560. AR Twelvepenny (21mm, 1.49 g). Second period (1558-1560).

S.5447. Double struck on reverse. Toned. VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Davisson 2001 @ $325.

1269.

Scotland, James VI. 1567-1625. AR Thirty pence (20mm, 1.40 g). Seventh coinage. Dated 1594. S.5495.

Toned. Fine. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1976 @ $20.

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1270.

Scotland. James VI. 1567-1625. AR Half thistle merk (25mm, 3.35 g). Eighth coinage. Dated 1602. S.5498.

Toned. Good VF. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Davisson 2004 @ $225.

1271.

James VI. 1567-1625. AR Quarter Thistle merk (21mm, 1.60 g). Eighth coinage. Dated 1602. S.5499. Toned.

Creased. Fine. ($40) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1974 @ $25.

1272.

Lot of two (2) Scottish issues. Charles I and earlier. Two (2) coins in lot. Charles I CU Twopence S. 5602 and William I or Alexander II cut Penny. Fine. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. ($30) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

1273.

Ireland. Hiberno-Norse. 1035-1060. AR Penny (17mm, 0.87 g). Phase III, style of Long cross type coinage of Aethelred II; hands in two quarters on reverse, pellet in other. S.6132. Toned. EF. ($1000) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex CNG 2001 @ $830.

1274.

Ireland. King John. 1207-1211. AR Penny (18mm, 1.51 g). Third (REX) coinage. Dublin. Rodberd. S.6228.

Toned. VF. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Davisson 1997 @ $150.

1275.

Ireland. Edward I. 1272-1307. AR Penny (18mm, 1.40 g). Second coinage (1279-1302). Group IVa. (circa 1297). Dublin Mint. Single pellet below small bust in triangle. S.6251. Some light scratch on reverse. Toned. Near VF.

($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Corbitt and Hunter 1973 @ $45.

1276.

Ireland. Edward I. 1272-1307. AR Penny (19mm, 1.11 g). Second coinage (1279-1302). Contemporary imitation with English type obverse. Ruding p. 197; cf. S.6268C. Toned. Good Fine. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex John Hall 1987 @ $75.

1277.

Ireland. Mary Tudor and Philip of Spain. 1554-1558. AR Groat (27mm, 3.07 g). Dated 1557. mm rose.

S.6501B. Toned. VF. ($500) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Spink 2003 @ $500.

1278.

Ireland. Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR Penny (21mm, 1.96 g). Dated 1601. mm trefoil. S.6510. Near VF.

($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Davisson 1999 @ $35.

1279.

Ireland. Charles I. 1625-1649. AR Sixpence (22mm, 2.91 g). Ormonde Money. Issue of 1643-1644. S6547.

Light scratch on obverse under tone. Near VF. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Ch. Wolf 1982 @ $175.

1280.

Ireland. Charles II. 1680-1684. AR Hafpenny (26mm, 7.32 g). Armstrong and Legge’s Regal Coinage. Dated 1681. S.6574. Some roughness. About VF. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Davisson 2001 @ $40.

1281.

Ireland. James II. 1685-1691. Gunmoney Æ Crown (33mm, 14.68 g). Dated 1690. S.6578. Much of undertype visible. Near VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Wolf 1992 @ $35.

1282.

Ireland. James II. 1685-1691. Gunmoney Æ Shilling (25mm, 6.09 g). Dated 1689. S.6581. Fine.

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1978 @ $10.

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1283.

Ireland. James II. 1685-1691. Gunmoney Æ Shilling (25mm, 4.94 g). Dated April 1690. S.6581q. Good Fine. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Shafer 1978 @ $15.

1284.

Ireland. James II. 1685-1691. Gunmoney Æ Halfcrown (32mm, 14.03 g). Dated September 1689. S.6579d.

Some porosity, weak in center. VF. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Wolf 1992 @ $75.

1285.

Ireland. Various rulers. Two (2) coins in lot. Henry VII AR Groat Dublin mint S. 6414 and Henry VIII AR Groat First Harp issue S. 6473. Both toned. Second coin creased. Near VF and VF. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS.

($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

1286.

Ireland. Republic. 1937-pres. 1952 mint set in original green case. UNC.

($50)

From the Ken Bressett Collection.

1287.

Germany. Bavaria, Louis IV. 1317-1374. AR Pfennig (15mm, 1.37 g). Dortmund. Berghaus 22. Toned, weak in part. Good VF. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Spink 1971 @ $50.

1288.

Low Countries. Flanders, Robert de Bethues. 1305-1322. AR Esterlin (17mm, 1.35 g). Mayhew 211. Toned.

VF. Rare.. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Corbitt and Hunter 1973 @ $85.

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SESSION TWO 2001.

ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 17.08 g, 1h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left, AΘE to right; all within incuse square.

Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Lightly toned, trace deposits. EF. Well centered. ($750) 2002.

ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 17.20 g, 4h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, closed tail feathers; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Lustrous. EF. Well centered. ($1250) 2003.

ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 17.19 g, 2h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, closed tail feathers; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Nicely centered and lustrous. EF. ($1500) 2004.

ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (22mm, 17.20 g, 4h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, closed tail feathers; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Lustrous. EF. ($1250) 2005.

ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 17.21 g, 2h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, closed tail feathers; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Lustrous. EF. ($1250) 2006.

ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 17.16 g, 4h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, closed tail feathers; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Nicely centered and lustrous. EF. ($1250) 2007.

ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 17.17 g, 10h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, closed tail feathers; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Lustrous. EF. Well centered. ($) 2008.

ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 17.18 g, 4h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, closed tail feathers; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Lightly toned. EF. Well centered. ($) 2009.

ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 17.16 g, 8h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, closed tail feathers; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Toned. EF. Well centered. ($) 2010.

ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 17.20 g, 8h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, closed tail feathers; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Lightly toned. EF. ($) 2011.

ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 17.21 g, 10h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, closed tail feathers; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Iridescent toning. Choice EF. ($) 2012.

Trajan. AD 98-117. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.20 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 107. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / SPQR/OPTIMO/PRINCIPI in three lines within oak wreath. RIC II 150; Woytek 224f; Calicó 1088 var. (shorter rev. legend); BMCRE 253-6; Morgan 112 (this coin); Biaggi 545. Good Fine. Rare. ($2000) In AD 103 or 104, the Roman Senate declared Trajan “Optimus Princeps”– the best emperor – linking the beloved temporal ruler with the principal deity and protector of the Roman state, Jupiter Optimus Maximus (“the Best and Greatest”). This aureus celebrates the award of this unprecedented title

2013.

Trajan. AD 98-117. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 7.17 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 114-117. IMP TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, viewed from behind / COS • VI • P • P S • P • Q • R •, Jupiter standing left, holding scepter in left hand and thunderbolt in extended right hand, small figure of Trajan standing left, holding branch in right hand and scepter in left. RIC II 298 var. (not cuirassed); BMCRE 513; Woytek 490f; Calicó 1017; Biaggi 483. Light reddish tone, a few surface marks. VF. ($2500) In the winter of 114/115 AD, Trajan was in Antioch and his presence in the city had drawn a large crowd of distinguished Romans there as well. The city was struck by a tremendous earthquake that left scores of people dead, but somehow Trajan miraculously escaped from a falling building. This reverse type, which depicts a large figure of Jupiter shielding the smaller emperor beneath his arm, celebrates the protection the chief of the gods provided Trajan.

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2014.

Trajan. AD 98-117. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.00 g, 7h). Rome mint. Struck circa Autumn AD 116-August AD 117.

IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTI M AVG GERM DAC, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R •, radiate and draped bust of Sol right. RIC II 329f; Woytek 572f; Strack 253; Calicó 1038b; BMCRE 621-623; BN 880-882. Light reddish tone; a few light scratches and surface marks. Near VF. ($2000) 2015.

Hadrian. AD 117-138. AV Aureus (19mm, 6.62 g, 7h). Rome mint. Struck AD 118. IMP CAESAR TRAIA N HADRIANVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, baldric across chest / P M TR P COS II around, CONCORD in exergue, Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and resting arm on statue of Spes on low cippus; cornucopia below throne. RIC II.3 106; Strack 33η; Calicó 1205; BMCRE 60; Biaggi 581. Light reddish tone. Near VF. A pleasing military bust. ($2500) 2016.

Hadrian. AD 117-138. AV Aureus (18mm, 6.26 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 119-circa mid 120. IMP CAESAR TRAI AN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / P M TR P COS III, Jupiter, naked, standing facing, cloak hanging from left shoulder, left knee slightly bent, holding thunderbolt downward in right hand and vertical scepter in left. RIC II.3 211; Strack 92γ; Calicó 1301; BMCRE 101; Biaggi 629. Light marks in fields. VF.

($3000) 2017.

Hadrian. AD 117-138. AV Aureus (19mm, 6.89 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck late AD 121-123. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN H ADRIANVS AVG, laureate head right / P M TR P C OS III, Neptune standing left, holding acrostolium in right hand and trident in left. RIC II.3 586; Strack 100Δ; Calicó 1314; BMCRE 125; Biaggi 635. Faint surface marks, flan crack at 3:00 obverse. VF. ($3000) 2018.

Hadrian. AD 117-138. AV Aureus (18mm, 7.14 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck late AD 121-123. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / P M TR P COS III, Jupiter seated left on throne, holding thunderbolt upward in right hand and vertical scepter in left. RIC II.3 513; Calicó 1304a; BMCRE 107; Biaggi 630 var. (bust type). Warm red toning. VF. ($3000) 2019.

Hadrian. AD 117-138. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 6.90 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 124-125. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, laureate bust right, slight drapery / COS III, she-wolf standing right, suckling the Twins (Romulus and Remus). RIC II.3 711; Calicó 1231; BMCRE 444-7; Biaggi 597. Attractive reddish tone. VF. ($4000) 2020.

Hadrian. AD 117-138. AV Aureus (19mm, 6.26 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 125/6-7. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / COS III , Hadrian, with cloak floating behind him, on horse prancing right, holding spear in rest. RIC II.3 780; RIC II 187e; Calicó 1226; BMCRE 438; Biaggi 593 var. (obv. bust type). Light reddish tone in recesses. VF. ($3000) 2021.

Hadrian. AD 117-138. AV Aureus (20mm, 7.22 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 125/6-7. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, laureate head right / COS III, Hadrian on horseback riding right, raising hand. RIC II.3 781; RIC II 186c; Strack 150; Calicó 1218a. Minor marks. VF. ($4000) 2022.

Antoninus Pius. As Caesar, AD 138. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 7.00 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Hadrian, AD 138. IMP T AEL CAES ANTONINVS, bareheaded and draped bust right / TRI POT COS DES II, PIE TAS across field, Pietas, veiled and draped, standing right, holding up right hand and holding acerrum in left; to right, lighted and filleted altar. RIC II.3 2762 (Hadrian); RIC II 454b (Hadrian); Strack 406ζο (Hadrian); Calicó 1597a; BMCRE p. 371, note 1017 (Hadrian). Light reddish tone. Good VF. Struck in high relief from dies of pleasing style. ($4000) Following an abortive attempt at naming an heir who predeceased him (Aelius Caesar), the aging Emperor Hadrian settled on a capable senator and ex consul of Gallic ancestry, T. Aurelius Fulvius Boionius Antoninus, as his intended successor. After a show of reluctance, the 52-year old Antoninus accepted his adoption on February 25, AD 138. Hadrian also impelled the suicides of two kinsmen whom he suspected of having designs on the throne, causing Hadrian’s popularity to sink along with his health. Antoninus quickly gathered the reins of power and, when Hadrian died on July 10, his accession was uncontested. However, his formal request for Hadrian’s deification was soundly rejected by the Senate. Only by threatening to resign and plunge the empire into chaos did Antoninus force the Senate to grant his request. In grudging respect for his filial loyalty, the Senate granted him the title of Pius, which appears on his coinage from late AD 138.

This aureus, which conspicuously lacks the title of Augustus, was struck during the five-month period of Antoninus’ Caesarship under Hadrian

2023.

Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. AV Aureus (18mm, 6.58 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck AD 139. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head left / TR P OT COS II, Pietas, draped, standing left, holding acerrum and sacrificing with right hand over lighted and garlanded altar to left. RIC III 53c; Strack 561/δ; Calicó 1645; BMCRE p. 19, note 111; Biaggi 759.

EF. ($5000) 2024.

Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. AV Solidus (19mm, 6.79 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 140-143. ANTONINVS AVG PI VS P P TR P COS III, laureat, draped, and cuirassed bust right / SALVS AVG, Salus standing left, holding scepter in left hand and sacrificing out of patera over lighted altar to left. RIC III 81; Strack 99; Calicó 1618; BMCRE 229 note; Biaggi –. Minor edge damage. Good VF. ($4000) 35

2025.

Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. AV Aureus (20mm, 7.01 g, 7h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 144. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head left / TR P COS III DES IIII, Victory standing right, holding trophy with both hands. RIC III 121b; Strack 135; Calicó 1636; BMCRE 507; Biaggi –. Red toning, a few deposits. Good VF. Very rare, only one at CoinArchives. ($3000) 2026.

Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. AV Aureus (18mm, 6.51 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 148-149. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII, laureate head right / COS IIII, Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopia in left. RIC III 177d; Strack 190δ; Calicó 1502a; BMCRE 649; Biaggi 703 var. (bust type). Light red toning, residual luster. Good VF. ($3000) 2027.

Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. AV Aureus (19mm, 6.83 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 154-155. ΛNTONINVS ΛVG PI VS P P TR P XVIII, laureate head right / CO S IIII, Antoninus Pius standing left, holding globe and volumen.

RIC III 241; Strack 283δ; Calicó 1531; BMCRE 835; Biaggi 721. Light red toning, residual luster. Near EF. ($4000) 2028.

Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. AV Aureus (20mm, 7.19 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 155-156. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II, laureate head right / TR POT XIX C OS IIII, Victory, winged and draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm frond upright in left. RIC III 255a; Strack 299δ; Calicó 1671 var. (O:1670/R:1671); BMCRE 862; Biaggi 771 –. EF. ($4000) 2029.

Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. AV Aureus (18mm, 6.66 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 158-159. ΛNTONINVS ΛVG PIVS P P TR P XXII, laureate bust right, draped shoulder / VOTΛ SVSCE PTΛ DEC III, COS IIII in exergue, Antoninus Pius, veiled and togate, standing left, dropping incense onto lighted tripod with right hand, and holding volumen in left. RIC III 294a var. (bust type); Strack 342δ var. (same); Calicó 1715a; BMCRE 953 var. (same); Biaggi 782 var. (same). Lustrous, minor deposits. Good VF. Very rare, only Calicó lists the bust with the draped shoulder.

($3000) 2030.

Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, AD 139-161. AV Aureus (19mm, 6.66 g, 7h). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, AD 147-148. ΛVRELIVS • CAESAR AVG P II F, bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right / TR POT II C OS II, Fides, draped, standing right, holding two grain ears downward in right hand and basket of fruit on raised left hand. RIC III 440b (Pius); Calicó 1926a (same obv. die as illustration); BMCRE 641 (Pius); Biaggi 873. Good VF. ($4000) 2031.

Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, AD 139-161. AV Aureus (18.5mm, 6.83 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, AD 158-159. ΛVRELIVS CΛES ΛVG P II F, bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right / TR POT XIII C OS II, Virtus, helmeted, in military dress, with cloak, standing right, left foot set on helmet, holding reversed vertical spear in right hand and parazonium upright in left. RIC III 480b (Pius); Strack 357; Calicó 1969; BMCRE 962 (Pius) var. (bust); Biaggi 892. Red toning, a few deposits. Near EF. ($4000) 2032.

Honorius. AD 393-423. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.41 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 9th officina. Struck AD 408-420.

D N HONORI VS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / CONCORDI A AVGG, Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, with right foot on prow, holding scepter and Victory on globe; star to left; H//CONOB. RIC X 201; Depeyrot 73/H. Underlying luster, minor hairlines. Near EF. ($500) 2033.

Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.50 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 4th officina. Struck AD 408-420. D N THEODO SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / CONCORDI A AVGG, Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, holding spear and Victory on globe; to left at feet, prow of galley; star in left field; Δ//CONOB. RIC X 202; Depeyrot 73/2. Graffiti. Near EF. ($500) 2034.

Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.31 g, 6h). Tricennalia issue. Constantinople mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 430-440. D N THEODO SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / VOT XXX MVLT XXXX, Constantinopolis seated left on throne, foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and scepter; shield to right side of throne; star to right; Γ// CONOB. RIC X 257; Depeyrot 81/1. Light scratches in obverse field. EF. ($500) 2035.

Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.50 g, 6h). Tricennalia issue. Constantinople mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 430-440. D N THEODO SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / VOT XXX MVLT XXXX, Constantinopolis seated left on throne, foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and scepter; shield to right side of throne; star to right; Γ// CONOB. RIC X 257; Depeyrot 81/1. A few minor marks. EF. ($750) 2036.

Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.46 g, 6h). Tricennalia issue. Constantinople mint, 5th officina. Struck AD 430-440. D N THEODO SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / VOT XXX MVLT XXXX, Constantinopolis seated left on throne, foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and scepter; shield to right side of throne; star to right; Є// CONOB. RIC X 257; Depeyrot 81/1. Minor die flaw on obverse edge. Near EF. ($500) 36

2037.

Valentinian III. AD 425-455. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.48 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 425-429. D N VALENTIN IANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield; diadem ribbons to left / SALVS REI PVBLICAE, Theodosius II and Valentinian III enthroned facing, each nimbate and wearing consular robes, and holding mappa; star above; Γ//CONOB. RIC X 242; Depeyrot 79/2. A few minor scratches. Near EF. ($500) 2038.

Leo III the “Isaurian”, with Constantine V. 717-741. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.40 g, 6h). Constantinople mint.

Struck 733-735. ∂ N LЄO N PAMЧL S, Crowned and draped bust of Leo facing, holding globus cruciger and akakia / ∂ N CONSτ ANτINЧ Θ, Crowned and draped bust of Constantine facing, holding globus cruciger and akakia. DOC 7d var. (rev. legend); Füeg 7.C.9; SB 1504. Lustrous, graffiti in reverse field. Good VF. ($500)

Extremely Rare Subtype 2039.

Constantine V Copronymus, with Leo III. 741-775. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 4.50 g, 7h). Constantinople mint.

Struck 764-773. COnSτAnτInOS S LЄOn O nЄOS, crowned and draped busts of Constantine V and Leo IV facing; cross above, • between / C LЄ ON PA MЧL ΦA, crowned bust of Leo III facing, wearing loros, holding cross potent in right hand. DOC 2g.1-4 var. (officina); Füeg 5.C.3 (same dies); SB 1551. Lustrous, trace deposits. Good VF. ($500) From DOC (p. 294): “The appearance of the letter Φ, which had never occurred in the traditional pattern of officina letters, shows that the numerical series of officinae had now been abandoned in favor of new control marks whose exact significance is unknown.”Fueg lists only one dual officina type for this series. Of the nearly 700 examples of SB 1551 recorded at CoinArchives, not another specimen has been recorded. This is an extreme rarity.

2040.

Leo IV the Khazar, with Constantine VI, Leo III, and Constantine V. 775-780. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.53 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck circa 776-778. LЄOҺ VS S ЄςςOҺ COҺSτAҺτIҺOS O ҺЄOS , crowned facing busts of Leo IV and Constantine VI, each wearing chlamys; cross above, • between / LЄOҺ PAP’ COҺSτAҺτIҺOS PAτHR Ө, crowned facing busts of Leo III and Constantine V, each wearing loros; cross above, • between. DOC 1a.1; Füeg 1.1; SB 1583. Lustrous, areas of flat strike, minor deposits. Good VF. ($500) 2041.

Leo IV the Khazar, with Constantine VI, Leo III, and Constantine V. 775-780. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.34 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck circa 778-780. LЄOҺ VS S ЄςςOҺ COҺSτAҺτIҺOS O ҺЄOS Ө, crowned facing busts of Leo IV and Constantine VI, each wearing chlamys; cross above, • between / LЄOҺ PAP’ COҺSτAҺτIҺOS PAτHR, crowned facing busts of Leo III and Constantine V, each wearing loros; cross above, • between. DOC 1b; Füeg 2.A.1; SB 1583. Lustrous, areas of flat strike, minor deposits. Good VF. ($500) 2042.

Constantine VI, with Leo III, Constantine V, and Leo IV. 780-797. AV Solidus (22mm, 4.44 g, 6h).

Constantinople mint. Struck 780-787. LЄOҺ VS S ЄςςOҺ COҺSτAҺτIҺOS O ҺЄOs, Constantine VI and Leo IV enthroned facing, each wearing crown and chlamys and holding akakia in right hand; cross above / LЄOҺ PAP’ COҺSτAҺτIҺOS PAτHR, crowned facing busts of Leo III and Constantine V, each wearing loros; cross above, pellet between. DOC 2 (Leo IV); Füeg 1.B.1; SB 1584 (Leo IV). Minor marks, areas of flat strike. Good VF. ($750) 2043.

Constantine VI & Irene, with Leo III, Constantine V, and Leo IV. 780-797. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.52 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 792-793. SV IRI nI ΛVΓ´ m IτRI ΛV´, Constantine V, Leo III, and Leo IV seated facing, each crowned and draped / COnSτΛnτInOSCΛ´ b´ Δ´, crowned facing busts of Constantine VI, draped and holding globus cruciger, and Irene, wearing loros and holding cruciform scepter; cross above, • between. DOC 2; Füeg 4 (Ir.2.16/C.4.4); SB 1591. Underlying luster, double struck. VF. ($500) 2044.

Constantine VI & Irene. 780-797. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 4.39 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 793-797.

IRInH AΓOVSτI, crowned facing bust of Irene, wearing loros, holding globus cruciger in right hand and cross-tipped staff in left / COnSτAn τInOS ЬAS´ Θ, crowned facing bust of Constantine, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger in right hand and akakia in left. DOC 3a; Füeg 5.A; SB 1594. Lustrous, a few faint scratches. EF. ($3000) 2045.

Irene. 797-802. AV Solidus (19.5mm, 4.38 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 19 August 797-30 October 802. ЄIPInH ЬASILISSH, crowned facing bust of Irene, wearing loros, holding globus cruciger in right hand, cruciform scepter in left / • ЄIPInH ЬASILISSH X, crowned facing bust of Irene, wearing loros, holding globus cruciger in right hand, cruciform scepter in left. DOC 1a; Füeg 2.A; SB 1599. Underlying luster, areas of weak strike, minor deposits, mark in reverse field. Good VF. ($2500) 2046.

Nicephorus I. 802-811. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.41 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 802-803. nICI FOROS ЬASILЄ´, crowned facing bust, wearing slight beard and chlamys, and holding cross potent in right hand, akakia in left / IҺSЧS XRIS τЧS nICA X, cross potent set upon three steps. DOC 1b; Füeg 1.B1; SB 1603. Lustrous, deposits on obverse.

Good VF. ($500)

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2047.

Nicephorus I, with Stauracius. 802-811. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.48 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 803811. nICI FOROS ЬASILЄ´, crowned bust of Nicephorus facing, wearing slight beard and chlamys, and holding cross potent in right hand, akakia in left / SτAVRA CIS ∂ЄSPO´ X, crowned bust of Stauracius facing, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger and akakia. DOC 2c.2; Füeg 2.A.2; SB 1604. Lustrous, areas of weak strike. Good VF.

($500) 2048.

Michael I Rhangabe, with Theophylactus. 811-813. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.43 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. • mIXA HL bASILЄ´, crowned facing bust of Michael, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger in right hand and akakia in left / ΘЄOFVLA CτOS ∂ЄSP´ Є, crowned facing bust of Theophylactus, wearing loros, holding globus cruciger in right hand and cross-tipped scepter in left. DOC 1b; Füeg 1.A; SB 1615. Obverse die break, deposits. Good VF.

($7500) 2049.

1797 Draped Bust Large Cent. Gripped edge, reverse of 1795 “S-121b”. In PCGS encapsulation 14990127, graded XF40. Chocolate brown surfaces. Die cracks. ($4000) Duplicates from the Arizona Collection, purchased from Greg Hannigan, 2016.

2050.

1801 Draped Bust Large Cent. 1/000. “S-223”. In PCGS encapsulation 15000027, graded XF45, Light brown obverse toning with faint orange before the bust. The reverse exhibits an even glossy brown tone. Scattered light marks consistent with the grade.. ($4000) Duplicates from the Arizona Collection. Ex Ellsworth Collection.

Condition Census 1802 Stemless S-231 2051.

1802 Draped Bust Large Cent. No stems reverse “S 231”. In PCGS encapsulation 06914910, graded MS63BN. Light golden brown surfaces cover both sides of this attractive coin. Obverse die crack before bust. Reverse die crack through STATES into wreath. Only three graded higher at PCGS. CC #5 in the Noyes census. ($15,000) Duplicates from the Arizona Collection; Ex. Bowers and Merena’s Marvin P. Matlock, M.D. Collection sale, March 1991, lot 151; Douglas F. Bird. The plate coin for the late die state of the variety in the 1991 edition of the Noyes large cent reference.

2052.

1803 Draped Bust Large Cent. No stems. S-243. In PCGS encapsulation 25250632 graded XF40. Uniform brown tone. A few contact marks in field behind bust. ($2000) Duplicates from the Arizona Collection, purchased from Chris Victor McCawley, 2017.

2053.

1816 Matron Head Large Cent “N-2”. In PCGS encapsulation 31759347 graded MS64BN, CAC approved.

Chocolate brown tone with faint traces of tan/orange near the borders. Dies rotated 20 degrees. ($2000) Duplicates from the Arizona Collection.

2054.

1817 Matron Head Large Cent. “N-13”. In PCGS encapsulation 32847834 graded MS64BN. Glossy brown/ tan surfaces. Few marks. ($1500) Duplicates from the Arizona Collection. Ex Twin Leaf Collection.

2055.

1820/19 Matron Head Large Cent “N-3”. In PCGS encapsulation 10176180 graded MS64BN. CAC approved.

Glossy brown surfaces with areas of original mint red. Tough to find with this much original mint color. An attractive coin in hand. ($4000) Duplicates from the Arizona Collection; From the ESM Collection; American Numismatic Rarities’ New York Connoisseur’s Collection sale, March 2006, lot 78.

2056.

1820/19 Matron Head Large Cent “N-1”. In PCGS encapsulation 08874732 graded AU58. Glossy brown surfaces with just the slightest trace of rub on the high points. ($1500) Duplicates from the Arizona Collection.

2057.

1834 Matron Head Large Cent. Large 8, large stars, medium letters “N-5”. In PCGS encapsulation 31699075 graded VF35. Light brown surfaces. ($3000) Duplicates from the Arizona Collection. Ex Goldberg (8 September 2016), lot 515.

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2058.

1842 Braided Hair Large Cent. “N-9”. In PCGS encapsulation 32915701 graded MS64BN. Glossy light brown virtually mark free surfaces. Only a weak strike at 9:00 prevents this coin from a higher grade. Wonderful in hand. ($1500) Duplicates from the Arizona Collection. Ex Twin Leaf Collection.

2059.

1843 Braided Hair Large Cent. Mature head. “N-6”. In PCGS encapsulation 31374207 graded MS65BN, CAC approved. Tan/brown tone with a hint of blue. Traces of mint red remain. Clean surfaces and attractive.

($3000) Duplicates from the Arizona Collection. Ex Twin Leaf Collection.

2060.

1845 Braided Hair Large Cent. “N-6”. In PCGS encapsulation 32915606 graded MS64BN. Light brown tone with traces of original mint red peaking through. Well struck with minimal marks. ($750) Duplicates from the Arizona Collection. Ex Twin Leaf Collection.

2061.

1854 Braided Hair Large Cent. “N-7”. In PCGS encapsulation 18900565 graded MS66RB. CAC approved.

Light red/brown surfaces on the obverse with much mint red still present. The reverse is more original red with traces of brown. Attractive in hand. ($2000) Duplicates from the Arizona Collection. Ex Naftzger Collection.

2062.

1855 Braided Hair Large Cent. Upright 55. In PCGS encapsulation 15542918 graded MS65RD. Wonderful red surfaces cover both sides of this impressive large cent. Subdued luster remains. ($2000) Duplicates from the Arizona Collection.

2063.

1856 Braided Hair Large Cent. Upright 5. “N-10”. In PCGS encapsulation 22125790 graded MS65RB. Golden red surfaces with traces of brown. An attractive original large cent. ($1000) Duplicates from the Arizona Collection, purchased from Pinnacle Rarities, 2016.

2064.

1857 Flying Eagle Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 40434084 graded MS62, Snow-1 (not on holder). With Eagle Eye photo seal. Brown tone with traces of red on both sides. Small flan flaw on obverse. Well struck. S-1 is the 1857/1857 (sw) repunched digits in date variety. ($2000) From the Bitter Collection.

2065.

1857 Flying Eagle Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 29669703 graded MS63. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Snow-4 .

Even attractive tan color. S-4 is the missing wing tip doubled die obverse. ($1500) From the Bitter Collection.

2066.

1857 Flying Eagle Cent. In NGC encapsulation 3570535-010 graded XF40. With Eagle Eye photo seal. Snow8. S-8 is the reverse die that has been clashed with a quarter die. Clash marks are clearly visible. ($500) From the Bitter Collection.

2067.

1857 Flying Eagle Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 34973009 graded MS64. Snow-11 (001.5), FS-301. Tan color with some red in protected areas. S-11 is the widely repunched date. Here clearly visible under the 857. An attractive coin at the higher end of all surviving examples. ($1500) From the Bitter Collection.

2068.

1857 Flying Eagle Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 37872328 graded MS63. With Eagle Eye photo seal. Snow16. Mostly tan coloration with a thin streak of red on the obverse. S-16 is the interesting variety with multiple date digits punched into the eagle. This type has the characteristic die cud in the eagle feathers, making this an easy variety to spot even in lower grades. At the upper end for grade on survivors of this variety. ($1000) From the Bitter Collection.

2069.

1857 Flying Eagle Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 20600649 graded MS62. With Eagle Eye photo seal. Snow18. Reddish tan tone. Well struck. S-18 is the double die obverse which is most apparent on the leeters of “AMERICA’ on this coin. A high end survivor for the type. ($1000) From the Bitter Collection.

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2070.

1858 Flying Eagle Cent. In PCGS Encapsulation 83475302 graded MS62 with Eagle Eye Photo Seal sticker.

This is the Snow-4 variety, not noted on holder. S-4 is a doubled die variety with doubling noted inside the eagle’s beak.

Orange tan toning over well struck surfaces. ($1500) From the Bitter Collection.

2071.

1858 Flying Eagle Cent. In PCGS Encapsulation 38293480 graded AU55 with Eagle Eye sticker. Also on holder “FS-302 S-7 (006.1). Even golden tan surfaces with just a hint of wear. A top die variety for the date with doubling seen across the tops of all letters in “UNITED”. ($1500) From the Bitter Collection.

2072.

1858 Small Letters Flying Eagle Cent. In PCGS Encapsulation 84674851 graded MS62 with Eagle Eye Photo Seal sticker. Also on the holder “High Leaves FS-1901”. This is the Snow-13 variety, not noted on holder. This is a lightly doubled die. Even tan surfaces on both sides of this coin. ($1000) From the Bitter Collection.

2073.

1859 Indian Cent. In PCGS Encapsulation 37260262 graded VF20. Also on the holder “RPD FS-301 S-1 (006.3)”. Attractive tan surfaces for the grade. ($200) From the Bitter Collection.

2074.

1859 Indian Cent. In PCGS Encapsulation 49111288 graded MS65 with Eagle Eye Photo Seal sticker. Even tan surfaces. Faint die break on reverse. ($1500) From the Bitter Collection.

2075.

1859 Indian Cent. In PCGS Encapsulation 352225963 graded MS64 with Eagle Eye Photo Seal sticker. This is the Snow 3 variety (not on holder). This is a repunched date with the 59 originally punched to the north. A stub appears to the south under the one as an easy variety identifier. Attractive tan surfaces. ($1000) From the Bitter Collection.

2076.

1859/1859 Indian Cent. In NGC Encapsulation 5717740-001 graded AU55 with Eagle Eye Photo Seal sticker.

This is the Snow 1 variety (not on holder). S-1 is, as the holder notes, the variety where all four digits of the date are repunched. The top die variety for the date. Muted tan surfaces. ($1500) From the Bitter Collection.

2077.

1860 Indian Cent. In PCGS Encapsulation 84033087 graded MS66 with CAC sticker. This is the Snow-7 variety, not on holder. S-7 is a rounded bust type with bold repunching on the 6 in the date. This is a messy repunching that appears more as a repaired area. Visible to the naked eye. Beautiful tan surfaces cover both sides of this high grade cent. ($2000) From the Bitter Collection.

2078.

1860 Indian Cent. In NGC Encapsulation 4234511-001 graded MS63. This is the pointed bust variety for this date. The coin exhibits uniform attractive orange/tan surfaces. ($350) From the Bitter Collection.

2079.

1864 Copper-Nickel Indian Cent. In PCGS Encapsulation 32940959 graded MS64 With Eagle Eye Photo Seal sticker. Also on holder “Polished Die FS-401 S-5”. Snow 5 is the variety which has been struck by an overpolished obverse die. The polishing marks are clearly visible over the ear and running to the back of the jaw line. The coin exhibits lustrous tan surfaces. ($400) From the Bitter Collection.

2080.

1864 Bronze Indian Cent. In PCGS Encapsulation 25109564 graded MS65BN CAC with Eagle Eye Photo Seal sticker. This is the Snow 11 variety (not on holder). The obverse die for this variety shows circular tooling marks from repair. Mostly brown with some red in protected areas. ($400) From the Bitter Collection.

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2081.

1864/1864 L Bronze Indian Cent. In NGC Encapsulation 4078231-001 graded AU50. Also on holder “VP009”. This is the Snow 6 variety with all four date digits repunched. Even glossy brown surfaces. ($150) From the Bitter Collection.

2082.

1865 Plain 5 Indian Cent. In PCGS Encapsulation 50008992 graded MS64RD with Eagle Eye Photo Seal sticker. This is the Snow 1 variety (not on holder) with minor repunching in the date. Wonderful fully red surfaces.

Attractive in hand. ($1500) From the Bitter Collection.

2083.

1865 Plain 5 Indian Cent. In PCGS Gold Shield Encapsulation 38736031 graded Genuine Spot Removed UNC Detail. Also on holder “RPD FS-303 S-3 (007.5)”. This coin has a very dramatic repunching of the date digits to the south. As noted on the holder, the coin has been cleaned. Surfaces are bright red. A really neat RPD readily visible under low magnification . ($500) From the Bitter Collection.

2084.

1866 Indian Cent. In PCGS Encapsulation 38811780 graded MS64BN with Eagle Eye sticker. This is the Snow 3 variety although not listed as such on the holder. S3 is a neat variety with a widely repunched 1 in the date with the original digit flag and base punched far to the west. Glossy brown and orange/red surfaces. ($1000) From the Bitter Collection.

2085.

1866 Indian Cent. In PCGS Encapsulation 18221885 graded MS64RB with Eagle Eye Photo Seal sticker. Also on the holder “RPD FS-303 S-9 (FS-007.8)”. S-9 has a heavily repunched 66 with the underdigits to the east. Deep orange toning with only traces of brown on the obverse high points. An attractive coin. ($1000) From the Bitter Collection.

2086.

1867/67 Indian Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 83008400 graded MS64RB, with an Eagle Eye sticker. Snow1 (not on holder). This is a widely repunched date with the undertype easily visible to the north. It is also a coin that is almost fully red and could possibly grade MSRD at some point in the future. Truly an exceptional coin for this popular Indian Cent type. ($4000) From the Bitter Collection.

2087.

1868 Indian Cent. In ANACS Encapsulation 2546461 graded VF30. Also on holder “DDO FS-008.2 S-1”.

Snow 1 is an obverse doubled die which is still readily visible at this grade level in LIBERTY on the headband. Even brown surfaces. ($150) From the Bitter Collection.

2088.

1869 Indian Cent. In ANACS encapsulation 957251 graded VF30. This coin has a dramatic die chip/cud that has broken loose before die contact during striking of the reverse of this coin. A very neat error. Chocolate brown surfaces. ($150) From the Bitter Collection.

2089.

1870 Indian Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 82498221 graded MS64RB CAC with Eagle Eye sticker. The holder also lists “MPD DDR FS-302”. This is the Snow-8 variety (not on holder). The misplaced date digits in the denticles are faint but clearly visible. This is another coin that begs to be resubmitted to be placed into a RD designation holder.

($3000) From the Bitter Collection.

2090.

1870 Indian Cent. In PCGS Encapsulation 15238350 graded VF35. Also on holder “DDO & MPD FS-102 S-5 (FS-008.82)”. Snow 5 is both a doubled die obverse and a repunched date with repunching most visible on the 8. A top die variety for the date with even brown surfaces. ($500) From the Bitter Collection.

2091.

1870 Indian Cent. In PCGS Encapsulation 14019523 graded G06. Also on holder “DDO & MPD FS-102 S-5 (FS-008.82)”. Snow 5 is both a doubled die obverse and a repunched date with repunching most visible on the 8. A top die variety for the date with even brown surfaces. ($150) From the Bitter Collection.

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2092.

1870 Indian Cent. In PCGS Encapsulation 29787594 graded XF40. This is the shallow N reverse variety. Even chocolate brown surfaces. ($200) From the Bitter Collection.

“Pick-Axe” Variety 2093.

1870 Indian Cent. In PCGS Encapsulation 33821618 graded MS64RB CAC with Eagle Eye Photo Seal sticker.

Also on holder “Pick-Axe” FS-303”. This is the Snow 7 variety with the “pick-axe” below the ribbon on the obverse. A rather dramatic die variety and a top variety for this date. Red/brown surfaces. ($750) From the Bitter Collection.

2094.

1870 Rev of 69 Indian Cent. In NGC Encapsulation 3719043-002 graded MS63BN. This is the Snow 7 variety (not on holder) using the reverse hub design of 1869. A top variety for this date. Even red/brown surfaces. ($300) From the Bitter Collection.

2095.

1872 Indian Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 83600647 graded MS65RB. Deep red toning dominates the obverse while golden brown and red dominates the reverse. A couple very light marks prevent an even higher grade. ($1500) From the Bitter Collection.

2096.

1872 Indian Cent. In Gold Shield PCGS Encapsulation 38668270 graded MS63RB with Eagle Eye Photo Seal sticker. An almost full red specimen with only a couple of faint hairlines preventing a higher grade. An attractive coin in hand. ($1000) From the Bitter Collection.

2097.

1873 Indian Cent. In PCGS gold shield holder encapsulation 09326956 graded MS65RB with an Eagle Eye sticker. The holder also notes “Open 3 RPD FS-1301 and Snow-1. The open 3 S-1 variety is the repunched date digits 73 with the underdigits to the north. An attractive, well struck coin with pale red/brown tone. ($2000) From the Bitter Collection.

2098.

1875 Indian Cent. In PCGS gold shield holder encapsulation 40604449 graded MS64RB. The holder also designates the coin as FS-801, S16. The coin further includes an Eagle Eye photo certificate. Red and brown tone consistent with the grade. ($2000) From the Bitter Collection.

This is the interesting, intentionally altered, reverse die cent with a dot added to the “N” on the reverse. Purportedly to catch a mint employee who was suspected of theft of newly minted coins

2099.

1876 Indian Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 90018941 graded MS65RD with an Eagle Eye sticker. This is a monster mint state coin with mirrored surfaces on both sides. Initial inspection would make one believe this is a proof.

Incredibly well struck with even red tone. Certainly one of the first strikes from this die pair and a simply gorgeous coin in hand. ($3000) From the Bitter Collection.

2100.

1878 Indian Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 81353175 graded MS65RD with an Eagle Eye sticker. The holder additionally designates “MPD FS-301 S-2 (FS-009.4)”. The finest known for this variety with the date digit in the denticles. Lightly mirrored red surfaces on both obverse and reverse. A spectacular coin for the type. ($2000) From the Bitter Collection.

2101.

1882 Indian Cent. In PCGS gold shield holder encapsulation 40979185 graded MS65RB with an Eagle Eye sticker. This is the Snow 1 variety (not on holder). S-1 is the variety with the 88 first punched to the south, then correctly placed north. A well struck coin that is very close to full Red. ($1000) From the Bitter Collection.

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2102.

1884 Indian Cent. In PCGS Encapsulation 60025122 graded PR64RB with Eagle Eye Photo Seal sticker.

Deeply mirrored with just traces of brown on the high points of the design. ($200) From the Bitter Collection.

2103.

1885 Indian Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 40152301 graded MS64RB with an Eagle Eye sticker. This is a very well struck coin with full feather details and virtually full red surfaces. A candidate for an upgrade to a full red holder at some point in the future. ($500) From the Bitter Collection.

2104.

1886 Indian Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 34130570 graded PR66BN CAC. The holder also has an Eagle Eye sticker. This is an amazingly toned coin. Tilted to the light it shows off a neon blue tone that is just breath taking. An impressive coin in hand. ($1000) From the Bitter Collection.

2105.

1887 Indian Cent. In PCGS Encapsulation 30848875 graded MS63RB with Eagle Eye Photo Seal sticker. This is the Snow 2 variety (not on holder). S-2 is the variety with the base of the 1 punched to the W/SW. Attractive red/brown surfaces. ($200) From the Bitter Collection.

Coveted Indian Cent Variety 2106.

1888/7 Indian Cent. In PCGS Gold Shield Encapsulation 40701242 graded GENUINE, Environmental damage. The most coveted of all Indian Cent varieties, this is a rare overdate with the last 8 punched over a 7. A rare opportunity for the Indian Cent specialist. Brown tone with indications of an old cleaning on the obverse. ($3500) From the Bitter Collection.

2107.

1891 Indian Cent. In PCGS Encapsulation 40244534 graded VF30 ewith Eagle Eye Photo Seal sticker. Also on the holder “DDO FS-101 S-1 (010.88). Snow 1 is a fairly dramatic doubled obverse die most readily visible by the doubling in the obverse legend to the north of “OF”. Chocolate brown tone. ($150) From the Bitter Collection.

2108.

1891 Indian Cent. In PCGS Encapsulation 40244535 graded XF40 with Eagle Eye Photo Seal sticker. Also on holder “DDO FS-101 S-1 (010.88)”. Snow 1 is a fairly dramatic doubled obverse die most readily visible by the doubling in the obverse legend to the north of “OF”. Light brown tone. ($300) From the Bitter Collection.

2109.

1891/1891 Indian Cent. In NGC Encapsulation 4272872-003 graded MS62BN with Eagle Eye Photo Seal sticker. Also on holder “FS-301”. This is the Snow 3 variety (not on holder). The entire date punch set was originally punched to the north on this obverse die. Uniform chocolate brown surfaces. ($200) From the Bitter Collection.

2110.

1892 Indian Cent. In ANACS encapsulation 549688 graded MS63RB. Additional label identifiers include “RPD S-2 DBL DIE REV”. This is the repunched digits 92 to the north. The reverse doubling is faint but can be seen on the veins of the wreath. A scarce variety. ($300) From the Bitter Collection.

2111.

1894 Indian Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 30370832 graded MS65BN CAC. This holder also has an Eagle Eye sticker. Nice even chocolate brown color with traces of red on both sides. Solid for the grade. ($300) From the Bitter Collection.

2112.

1897 Indian Cent. In PCGS Encapsulation 36145760 graded XF45. Also on holder “MPD FS-401 S-1 (011.5)”.

S-1 is one of the more dramatic misplaced date digit coins in the entire Indian Cent series with a 1 punched into the neck of the bust. The flag and base of the 1 are both prominent protrusions. Glossy chocolate brown surfaces. ($200) From the Bitter Collection.

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2113.

1897 Indian Cent. In NGC encapsulation 1635205-004 PF65BN CAC. This holder also has an Eagle Eye sticker. A wonderful coin that, tilted to the light, has a neon blue tone. An attractive coin in hand. ($750) From the Bitter Collection.

2114.

1897 Indian Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 35744835 graded MS64RB. This holder also has an Eagle Eye sticker. This is the Snow-15 variety (not on holder) which has the misplaced date digit “1” in the denticles. An easy MPD to see on this attractive coin. Almost fully red save for a couple of tiny stains. ($500) From the Bitter Collection.

2115.

1902 Indian Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 25354797 graded PR65RB, with an Eagle Eye sticker. This coin has dramatic toning. The obverse is a mirrored golden finish with some blue when tilted. The reverse is neon blue when tilted to the light. A truly gorgeous coin in hand. ($750) From the Bitter Collection.

2116.

1903 Indian Cent. In ANACS Encapsulation 2752850 graded MS64RB. Also on holder “Repunched Date S-24”. S-24 is a repunched date with the 03 originally punched to the south. Attractive almost fully red surfaces with a few minor marks consistent with the grade. Attractive. ($150) From the Bitter Collection.

Key Date 1908-S Indian Cent 2117.

1908-S Indian Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 10619257 graded MS64RB with an Eagle Eye sticker. Faded red surfaces with just a few flecks of brown. An attractive example of a tough branch mint Indian Cent. ($750) From the Bitter Collection.

2118.

1908-S Indian Cent. In NGC encapsulation 4686221-015 graded VF30BN. Very clean mottled tan and brown surfaces. Quite nice for the grade. ($100) From the Bitter Collection.

2119.

1910-S Lincoln Cent. In NGC encapsulation 4301851-010 graded MS65RB. Lustrous red surfaces with mottled brown consistent with the grade. An attractive coin in hand. ($250) From the Bitter Collection.

Key Date 1914-D Lincoln Cent 2120.

1914-D Lincoln Cent. In NGC encapsulation 4263205-001 graded AU55BN. Even chocolate brown surfaces cover both sides of this key date Lincoln Cent. ($750) From the Bitter Collection.

2121.

1917-S Lincoln Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 83046779 graded MS65RB. A mostly orange/red cent with brown on the high points. One of just 56 coins of this date at the MS65RB level at PCGS. The population for full red cents of this date in MS65 or finer is a mere 23 coins. A pretty coin in hand. ($750) From the Bitter Collection.

2122.

1924-S Lincoln Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 19738672 graded VF25. Nice even chocolate brown surfaces.

($30) From the Bitter Collection.

2123.

1936-D Lincoln Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 70087640 graded MS66RD. Fiery orange devices highlight this beautiful cent.. ($30) From the Bitter Collection.

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2124.

1941 Lincoln Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 36070400 graded MS66RD. Beautiful orange/red surfaces.

($20) From the Bitter Collection.

2125.

1941 Lincoln Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 13238167 graded MS66RD. This coin looks like it was minted yesterday. ($30) From the Bitter Collection.

2126.

1943-D Lincoln Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 70064330 graded MS66. Even silver/gray surfaces with some luster. ($30) From the Bitter Collection.

2127.

1944-D Lincoln Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 32880635 graded MS66RD. Perfectly uniform orange/red surfaces cover both sides of this coin. ($30) From the Bitter Collection.

2128.

1949 Lincoln Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 32808356 graded MS65RD. Beautiful orange/red surfaces on both sides. ($20) From the Bitter Collection.

2129.

1949-S Lincoln Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 71915982 graded MS66RD. Orange/red toning.

($20)

From the Bitter Collection.

2130.

1953-D Lincoln Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 28919381 graded MS66RD. Well struck. A couple very faint toning flecks. ($20) From the Bitter Collection.

2131.

1953-S Lincoln Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 70066253 graded MS66RD. Deep orange surfaces on both sides.

Quite attractive in hand. ($20) From the Bitter Collection.

2132.

1953-S Lincoln Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 33013005 graded MS66RD. Even red tone over very clean surfaces. ($20) From the Bitter Collection.

2133.

1954-D Lincoln Cent. In NGC encapsulation 4919034-009 graded MS66*RB. Monstrous toning is present on both sides of this very clean Lincoln Cent. If you collect toned coins with beautiful color, this coin should be a serious consideration. ($200) From the Bitter Collection; Ex. Kenosha Collection.

2134.

1955 Lincoln Cent. In NGC encapsulation 4919034-002 graded MS66RB. Beautiful green/blue toning is seen on both sides of this coin. Perfect for the collector of beautifully toned coins. ($200) From the Bitter Collection; Ex. Kenosha Collection.

Key Date 1955/1955 Lincoln Cent 2135.

1955 Lincoln Cent. Double die. DDO FS-101 (FS-021.8) on holder. In PCGS encapsulation 24232783, graded MS64BN, CAC approved. Brown tone with liberal amounts of mint red on the obverse. Very attractive for the grade. ($) 2136.

1955-D Lincoln Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 71346234 graded MS66RD. Attractive orange/red toning.

($20) From the Bitter Collection.

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2137.

1955-D Lincoln Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 80443061 graded MS66RD. Lustrous red color throughout.

($20) From the Bitter Collection.

2138.

1955-S Lincoln Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 33359319 graded MS66RD. Lustrous frosty red surfaces.

($30) From the Bitter Collection.

2139.

1955-S Lincoln Cent. In NGC encapsulation 4919034-034 graded MS65RB. Deep red, purple and green toning cover this coin. A monster toned Lincoln cent. ($200) From the Bitter Collection; Ex. Kenosha Collection.

2140.

1956 Lincoln Cent. In NGC encapsulation 4919034-011 graded MS66BN. Deeply toned in green and purple.

A wonderful coin in hand. ($200) From the Bitter Collection; Ex. Kenosha Collection.

2141.

1958-D Lincoln Cent. In PCGS encapsulation 26927329 graded MS66RD. Lustrous surfaces like it was minted yesterday. ($20) From the Bitter Collection.

2142.

1864 Shield Two Cents. In PCGS Encapsulation 37248023 graded XF40. Also on holder “LM FS-1901 Rev Die Clash w/ Obv. Indian 1C (FS-001.8)”. Uniform chocolate brown surfaces cover this popular dual denomination clashed die example. ($200) From the Bitter Collection.

2143.

1867 Shield Nickel. In PCGS encapsulation 37204871 graded Cleaned - AU Detail. This is the “missing leaf” variety where a leaf is missing from the obverse wreath around the shield. A popular variety. Light tone. Attractive for the grade. ($300) From the Bitter Collection.

2144.

1868 Shield Nickel. In PCGS encapsulation 37036259 graded AU53 - Missing Leaf. This is the die variety with the fourth leaf missing from the second cluster from the right top around the shield. A few interesting die cracks are also noted. ($1000) From the Bitter Collection.

2145.

1868 Shield Nickel. In NGC encapsulation graded AU55. Also on holder “FS-311”. This is the “missing leaf” variety with doubled 18/18 in date and reverse of 1867. All noted on holder. An attractive example of the type.

($750) From the Bitter Collection.

2146.

1868 Shield Nickel. In PCGS encapsulation 37036258 graded VF30. Also on holder “FS-905 (002.98)”. This is the type with the reverse of 1868. A very clean coin for the grade with only a few light marks. ($300) From the Bitter Collection.

2147.

1870 Shield Nickel. In PCGS encapsulation 34340190 graded Cleaned-XF Detail. Also on the holder “RPD FS-301 (005.77)”. A neat variety that is retoned and shows minimal signs of an old cleaning. ($500) From the Bitter Collection.

2148.

1876 Shield Nickel. In PCGS encapsulation 37409566 graded VG10. This is the FS-102 (012.1) doubled die obverse variety. Doubling is readily visible at the edges of the leaves on the obverse. ($200) From the Bitter Collection.

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2149.

1876 Shield Nickel. In PCGS encapsulation 37036264 Cleaned-AU Detail. This is FS-401 also commonly known as “The Bleeder”. This is the variety where the vertical shield lines extend up into the horizontal shield lines. An interesting and easily recognized type. ($500) From the Bitter Collection.

2150.

1876 Shield Nickel. In PCGS encapsulation 37036263 VF30. This is FS-401 also commonly known as “The Bleeder”. This is the variety where the vertical shield lines extend up into the horizontal shield lines. An interesting and easily recognized type. ($400) From the Bitter Collection.

2151.

1937 Winged Liberty Head (Mercury) Dime. In PCGS encapsulation 29932620 graded MS65FB. Fully lustrous surfaces with attractive light iridescent toning. ($50) From the Bitter Collection.

2152.

1919-S Standing Liberty Quarter Dollar. In NGC encapsulation 2659327-009 graded AU53. Light toning overall with darker patches in recessed areas. ($750) From the Bitter Collection.

2153.

1830 Small 0 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Overton 103. In ICG encapsulation 4813902001, graded VF30.

($75) 2154.

1887 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. In NGC encapsulation 6281574-001, graded XF 40. One of only 5,000 business strikes. ($500) 2155.

1892-O Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 82216584 graded AU 58. Traces of light peripheral tone over flashy well struck surfaces. ($750) From the Catalina Collection.

2156.

1892 Micro-O Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 25683172 graded AU 55. Only three coins graded at the AU55 level by PCGS with one at AU58. A key date for the everyman collection and a Barber Half Dollar collection in general. Attractive old cabinet tone and minimal marks. ($15,000) From the Catalina Collection.

2157.

1892-S Barber Half Dollar. In NGC encapsulation 3673747-004 graded MS 61. Attractive light cabinet tone.

Minimal marks for the assigned grade with none being distracting. A candidate for resubmission. ($1000) From the Catalina Collection.

2158.

1893 Barber Half Dollar. In ANACS encapsulation 2667719 graded AU 58. Wonderful peripheral toning accent both sides of this coin. ($500) From the Catalina Collection.

2159.

1893-O Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 20811695 graded AU 58. Green CAC sticker. Lightly toned with traces of blue iridescence at the periphery. ($500) From the Catalina Collection.

2160.

1893-S Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 27798949 graded AU 58. Uniform light golden toning covers mirrored prooflike surfaces on both sides. A flashy coin. ($1500) From the Catalina Collection.

2161.

1894 Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 34159259 graded AU 58. Very light tone on the obverse with a touch of cabinet tone on the reverse. Well struck. ($500) From the Catalina Collection.

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2162.

1894-O Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS Gold Shield encapsulation 39424793 graded AU 58. Wonderful golden toning rings the periphery of both sides of this attractive coin. Very well struck for an “O” mint product. ($750) From the Catalina Collection.

2163.

1894-S Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 82158173 graded AU 58. Lightly mirrored fields and lustrous. ($500) From the Catalina Collection.

2164.

1895-O Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 31957984 graded AU 58. Light golden tone getting slightly stronger at the borders. A flashy coin in hand. ($500) From the Catalina Collection.

2165.

1895-S Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 32703712 graded AU 55. Very lightly toned with a minimum of marks. ($1000) From the Catalina Collection.

2166.

1896 Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 21866907 graded AU 55. Deeply toned with an absolute minimum of marks. ($500) From the Catalina Collection.

2167.

1896 Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 28539205 graded AU 58. Lustrous with beautiful iridescent blue and gold toning at the peripheries. A stunning coin in hand. ($500) From the Catalina Collection.

2168.

1896-S Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 81977826 graded AU 58. Green CAC sticker. Beautiful golden orange toning highlights the obverse but just the borders of the reverse. ($1500) From the Catalina Collection.

2169.

1897 Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 30446087 graded AU 55. Lustrous with very light peripheral toning. ($500) From the Catalina Collection.

2170.

1897-S Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS Gold Shield encapsulation 39425233 graded AU 55. Untoned and flashy.

This coin looks like it came of the presses yesterday. ($2000) From the Catalina Collection.

2171.

1897-S Barber Half Dollar. In ANACS encapsulation 2721856 graded AU 50. Light peripheral golden tone. A pretty coin in hand. ($1500) From the Catalina Collection.

2172.

1898 Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS Gold Shield encapsulation 37709304 graded AU 55. Lustrous and untoned. ($400) From the Catalina Collection.

2173.

1898-O Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 21731649 graded AU 55. Lustrous with hints of light golden tone at the peripheries. One of the tougher mid-date Barbers for the everyman collection.. ($1000) From the Catalina Collection.

2174.

1898-S Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 26167967 graded AU 55. Lustrous with just a hint of light golden tone. ($500) From the Catalina Collection.

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2175.

1899 Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 20631374 graded AU 55. An incredibly clean coin with virtually no distracting marks. The peripheral blue and golden iridescent toning make this coin a wonder in hand. Certainly a candidate for an upgrade and a CAC sticker. Lustrous and as pretty as a Barber half can get. ($500) From the Catalina Collection.

2176.

1899-S Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 21873626 graded AU 55. Light muted cabinet tone.

($500) From the Catalina Collection.

2177.

1900 Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 26706667 graded AU 58. Green CAC sticker. Just a hint of light golden tone over clean surfaces. ($500) From the Catalina Collection.

2178.

1900-S Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 21792092 graded AU 58. Uniform light golden tone with a minimum of marks. ($750) From the Catalina Collection.

2179.

1901 Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 32210301 graded AU 58. Green CAC sticker. Deep old cabinet tone in shades of orange and blue. ($500) From the Catalina Collection.

2180.

1901-S Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 21904741 graded AU 58. Muted light golden tone with hints of blue iridescence. An extremely tough coin at the AU58 level with 4 graded by PCGS with a single specimen at AU58+. One of the keys to an everyman collection of Barber Half Dollars.. ($2000) From the Catalina Collection.

2181.

1902 Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 27206060 graded AU 58. Very uniform light golden tone with some luster. ($500) From the Catalina Collection.

2182.

1902-O Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 20239685 graded AU 53. Light peripheral tone.

($500) From the Catalina Collection.

2183.

1902-O Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS Gold Shield encapsulation 39424804 graded AU 58. Muted golden and blue iridescent tone. ($750) From the Catalina Collection.

2184.

1902-S Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 32985665 graded AU 58. Lustrous untoned and flashy.

Attractive in hand. ($1000) From the Catalina Collection.

2185.

1903 Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 13003675, graded AU 58. Lustrous with light golden tone turning deeper at the borders. A flashy coin in hand. ($500) From the Catalina Collection.

2186.

1903-O Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 28093967 graded AU 55. Uniform light golden tone.

($600) From the Catalina Collection.

2187.

1903-S Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 33144778 graded AU 58. Muted old cabinet tone.

($750) From the Catalina Collection.

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2188.

1904-O Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 28131821 graded AU 58. Green CAC sticker. One of the key dates in the everyman Barber Half Dollar series in “pop-top” grade. Just ten at this grade level and a single AU58+.

Beautiful golden tone and a minimum of marks. Rather well struck for an “O” mint product. ($1500) From the Catalina Collection.

2189.

1904-S Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 24787922 graded AU 58. Lustrous and flashy with just a hint of light golden tone. A pretty coin in hand. One of the key dates in the series with only eleven coins graded at the AU58 level by PCGS, and not that many more in mint state. ($7500) From the Catalina Collection.

2190.

1905 Barber Half Dollar. In NGC encapsulation 2091852-003 graded AU 58. Light golden tone turning into blue iridescence at the peripheries. Lustrous and flashy. ($500) From the Catalina Collection.

2191.

1905-O Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 3077656 graded AU 58. Attractive golden orange tone with areas of blue iridescence at the borders. ($1000) From the Catalina Collection.

2192.

1905-S Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 271299116 graded AU 58. Lightly toned with deeper shades of blue and gold at the borders. ($750) From the Catalina Collection.

2193.

1906 Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 83554796 graded AU58. Scattered light contact marks.

Much luster remaining under attractive light golden tone. ($300) From the Bitter Collection.

2194.

1906 Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 29221512 graded AU 58. Just a hint of toning over clean surfaces. ($500) From the Catalina Collection.

2195.

1906-D Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 30468206 graded AU 58. Lustrous and flashy, this coin has splotches of golden and blue iridescent tone near the borders. A pretty coin in hand. ($500) From the Catalina Collection.

2196.

1906-O Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 27592453 graded AU 58. Green CAC sticker. Essentially untoned with lightly mirrored surfaces. The reverse is spectacular for an “O” mint product. ($750) From the Catalina Collection.

2197.

1906-S Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 37524032 graded AU 58. One of the prettiest coins in this set. Lustrous and flashy with light peripheral golden tone. A gorgeous coin in hand. ($750) From the Catalina Collection.

2198.

1907-D Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 33005115 graded AU 58. Faint blue tone over lustrous surfaces. ($500) From the Catalina Collection.

2199.

1907-O Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 32546072 graded AU 58. Just a hint of light toning.

($500) From the Catalina Collection.

2200.

1907-S Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 30743765 graded AU 55. Golden iridescent tone covers both sides of this coin with the obverse giving way to a neat blue iridescence around the date. ($1500) From the Catalina Collection.

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2201.

1908-D Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 33717050 graded AU 58. Lustrous and flashy.

($500) From the Catalina Collection.

2202.

1908-S Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 81627183 graded AU 55. Untoned and lustrous, particularly on the reverse. ($500) From the Catalina Collection.

2203.

1909-O Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 20897637 graded AU 58. Muted original cabinet tone covers both sides of this very clean coin. Another well struck “O” mint product. ($800) From the Catalina Collection.

2204.

1909-S Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 27422543 graded AU 58. A tougher date at the AU58 level. Muted light cabinet tone. ($500) From the Catalina Collection.

2205.

1910-S Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 81175369 graded AU 55. Lightly toned with splashes of gold and blue iridescence. This coin seems undergraded at the AU55 level. ($400) From the Catalina Collection.

2206.

1911 Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 33243611 graded AU 58. Uniform light golden tone with a hint of green in the color. ($500) From the Catalina Collection.

2207.

1911-D Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 341158682 graded AU 55. Attractive deep old cabinet tone. The way an original coin should look! A pretty coin in hand. ($400) From the Catalina Collection.

2208.

1911-S Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 34158683 graded AU 55. Green CAC sticker. A tough coin for an everyman collection of Barber halves. Light golden tone with luster. A pretty coin in hand. ($750) From the Catalina Collection.

2209.

1912 Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 21892362 graded AU 58. Untoned with very clean surfaces. ($500) From the Catalina Collection.

2210.

1912-D Barber Half Dollar. In NGC encapsulation 3122529-006 graded AU 55. Very light golden tone.

($400) From the Catalina Collection.

2211.

1912-S Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 30317471 graded AU 58. Light golden tone. Quite flashy in hand. ($500) From the Catalina Collection.

2212.

1913 Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 36833993 graded AU 58. Another surprisingly difficult later date Barber Half at this grade level. Muted light golden tone on the obverse. The flashy reverse has just a hint of light golden tone. ($1500) From the Catalina Collection.

2213.

1913-D Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 33508266 graded AU 55+. Green CAC sticker. Muted light tone. ($500) From the Catalina Collection.

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2214.

1914 Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 33596921 graded AU 55. Uniform muted golden cabinet toning. One of the otugher late date coins in the series. ($1000) From the Catalina Collection.

2215.

1914 Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 26271936 graded AU 58. A surprisingly difficult later date Barber at this grade level. Just a hint of light golden tone over minimally marked surfaces. A pretty coin in hand.

($1500) From the Catalina Collection.

2216.

1914-S Barber Half Dollar. In NGC encapsulation 369546-015 graded AU 58. Original old cabinet tone.

($500) From the Catalina Collection.

2217.

1915-D Barber Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 21892460 graded AU 55. Untoned and lustrous.

($500) From the Catalina Collection.

2218.

1939 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 85775760 graded PR65. Lustrous mirrored surfaces with a light cameo contrast on both sides. A very pretty coin in hand. ($500) From the Bitter Collection.

2219.

1941 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. In NGC encapsulation 175781-025 graded PF65. Deeply mirrored and lustrous. ($300) From the Bitter Collection.

2220.

1941-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 34404021 graded MS66. The key date coin in a Walking Liberty Half “short set”. This coin has light peripheral toning over very clean surfaces. ($750) From the Bitter Collection.

2221.

1942 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. In NGC encapsulation 1854073-006 graded PF66. Very uniform light golden tone over lustrous surfaces. ($300) From the Bitter Collection.

2222.

1955 Franklin Half Dollar. In NGC encapsulation 4515210-002 graded PF68. A flawless gem with light cameo contrast on the reverse. Untoned and beautiful. ($100) From the Bitter Collection.

2223.

1957 Franklin Half Dollar. In NGC encapsulation 4511364-005 graded PF69. Eye popping untoned mirrored surfaces are unbroken throughout. A beautiful coin. ($200) From the Bitter Collection.

2224.

1872 Seated Liberty Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 39782380 graded VF30. Toned. Minimal marks. Small area of encrustation on reverse. ($200) From the Bitter Collection.

2225.

1875-CC Trade Dollar. In ICG encapsulation 4432790301, graded F15, Chopmarked. One of the more difficult Carson City Trade Dollars to find with chopmarks. ($300) 2226.

1878 8TF Doubled RIB, VAM-5. In ICG encapsulation 3308660601, graded EF45. Top-100. Colorful iridescent toning. ($100) 2227.

1878 7/8TF Strong Morgan Dollar. In ICG encapsulation 3308660901, graded MS61. Framed by peripheral toning on both sides. ($100)

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2228.

1879-O Morgan Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 40060706 graded MS63. Frosty surfaces with minimal contact marks. Choice for the grade. ($300) From the Bitter Collection.

2229.

1879-S Morgan Dollar. In ICG encapsulation 1570900301, graded MS65. A frosty white portrait contrasts with lustrous fields and an area of peach toning on the upper obverse. ($100) 2230.

1883-O Morgan Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 40726269 graded MS65. Light golden obverse tone. Light peripheral golden tone on the reverse. Attractive. ($100) From the Bitter Collection.

2231.

1883-O Morgan Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 40726257 graded MS65. A thin line of vivid “bag toning” on the left obverse with a splotch of light golden tone on the reverse. A pretty coin in hand. ($150) From the Bitter Collection.

2232.

1883-O Morgan Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 40732526 graded MS64. A light peripheral halo of golden tone covers the upper rim of the obverse. A beautiful iridescent tone of gold, orange, blue and green covers just under half of the reverse. The otherwise lustrous surfaces make for an appealing coin. ($200) From the Bitter Collection.

2233.

1883-O Morgan Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 40726272 graded MS64. Wonderful golden orange tone covers much of the obverse of this attractive Morgan. A small splash of greenish blue highlights the tone. The reverse is frosty and untoned. An attractive coin in hand. ($100) From the Bitter Collection.

2234.

1883-O Morgan Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 40726256 graded MS64. Blue tone fades into a golden tan across the obverse if this coin. The reverse is untoned except for a light splash of gold at the left edge. ($100) From the Bitter Collection.

2235.

1883-O Morgan Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 40726255 graded MS64. A somewhat soft strike on the high points is compensated by monstrously attractive “bag toning” on the lower obverse. Hues of bright blue transition to a vivid red, orange and gold. The coin is also largely devoid of the typical contact marks at this grade level. ($150) From the Bitter Collection.

2236.

1883-O Morgan Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 40732525 graded MS63. This is yet another beuatiful “bag tone” coin from this date and mint. Here, the upper half is toned in iridescent hues of blue/green transitioning to gold and then orange at the rim. There is also a splash of orange rim tone on the reverse. Minimal marks for the grade. ($100) From the Bitter Collection.

2237.

1883-O Morgan Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 40726279 graded MS63. Vivid iridecsent rainbow toning covers the right half of the obverse on this otherwise untoned Morgan. Hues of orange, blue, green and tan create a wonderful appearance on this piece. ($100) From the Bitter Collection.

2238.

1883-O Morgan Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 40732523 graded MS63. A swath of golden brown tone highlights the left side of the obverse on this otherwise frosty coin. A few scattered marks consistent with the grade.

($75) From the Bitter Collection.

2239.

1883-O Morgan Dollar. In NGC encapsulation 3419951-020 graded MS62* CAC Approved. The obverse of this coin is covered in iridescent toning transitioning from red to green to blue to gold from lower left to upper right. A very attractive coin that is well struck for the date. ($200) From the Bitter Collection.

2240.

1885 Morgan Dollar. In ICG encapsulation 2782554301, graded MS61 DMPL. 53

($100)

2241.

1886 Morgan Dollar. In ICG encapsulation 1685520201, graded MS63. Framed by peripheral toning.

($75) 2242.

1887-S Morgan Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 28412816 graded MS62. This is the VAM-2 variety, although not listed on the holder. This is the S/S variety for the date. Lightly toned with very few marks for the assigned grade.

($200) From the Bitter Collection.

2243.

1888-O Morgan Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 31592669 graded XF40, Obverse Double Die. This is the popular “hot lips” variety. Toned with luster in recessed areas. A very popular type for the variety collector. From the Bitter Collection. ($300) 2244.

1893-CC Morgan Dollar. In PCGS encapsulation 40626656 graded MS61. The last of the Carson City Morgans and one of the three “keys” to a CC date set. This coin has a frosty obverse with lightly mirrored surfaces while the reverse is almost fully PL. As typical, it is softly struck with average contact marks for the grade. A wonderful coin in hand. ($4000) From the Bitter Collection.

2245.

1849 Open Wreath Gold Dollar. In ICG encapsulation 5481060301, graded EF45.

($150)

2246.

1851 Gold Dollar. In ICG encapsulation 4432790601, graded MS60 Details, Scratched.

($150)

2247.

1851 Gold Dollar. In ICG encapsulation 4432792101, graded AU50 Details, Damaged.

($150)

Charlotte Mint Gold Dollar 2248.

1851-C Gold Dollar. Variety 3. In NGC encapsulation 4723743-001, graded AU DETAILS, CLEANED. Variety 3 shows the date sitting higher than the more frequently seen variety, and the mintmark is narrowly recut along the outer curve. The diagnostic die crack from the edge to the second S of STATES is present. One of 41,267 such coins struck by the Charlotte mint, each side of this coin showcases attractive reddish tone. ($1000) 2249.

1856 Upright 5 Gold Dollar. In ICG encapsulation 1570900901, graded AU 50.

($150)

2250.

1865 Gold Dollar. In ICG encapsulation 6356340301, graded AU53 Details, Damaged, Cleaned. One of only 3,700 business strikes on this Civil War period issue, two areas of solder remain on the reverse. ($200) 2251.

1874 Gold Dollar. In ICG encapsulation 6009191401, graded AU58. This coin shows off considerable satiny luster. ($150) 2252.

1851 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. In NGC encapsulation 2725670-003, graded UNC DETAILS, OBV IMPROPERLY CLEANED. Some hairlines on the obverse. Attractive satiny luster with light rose-gold toning on the reverse. ($300)

New Orleans Mint Quarter Eagle

2253.

1852-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Variety 1. In NGC encapsulation 5956756-001, graded AU 58. Variety 1, scarcer than Variety 2, shows a bit of the fletching inside the top-left corner of the mintmark. Only 41 examples are graded higher by NGC. This is an attractive New Orleans mint Quarter Eagle. ($1000) 2254.

1873-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. In ICG encapsulation 1570901001, graded AU Details, Cleaned. This San Francisco Mint issue had a mintage of only 27,000 pieces, typical for that era. ($300) 2255.

1905 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. In ICG encapsulation 6009191601, graded. MS 60 Details, Scratched.

This coin displays a reverse with frosty gold luster. ($300) 2256.

1908 Indian Head Quarter Eagle. In ICG encapsulation 3308661101, graded EF40. The first year for the type. ($300) 2257.

1911 Indian Head Quarter Eagle. In ICG encapsulation 3308661201, graded MS62.

($300)

2258.

1927 Indian Head Quarter Eagle. In ICG encapsulation 6009191701, graded MS61.

($300)

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2259.

1855 Three Dollar Gold Piece. In ICG encapsulation 6356340201, graded AU Details, Damaged, Polished.

Rose-gold in color, there are three areas of solder on the reverse. ($300) 2260.

1835 Classic Head Half Eagle. In ICG encapsulation 3308661401, graded F15 Details, Scratched. A shortlived type coin, only struck from 1834 to 1838. ($400) 2261.

1882 Liberty Head Half Eagle. In PCGS encapsulation 8358.58/12716197, graded AU58.

($400)

2262.

1895 Liberty Head Half Eagle. In ICG encapsulation 6009191501, AU58 Details, Cleaned.

($400)

2263.

1899 Liberty Head Half Eagle. In ICG encapsulation 4432790401, graded AU50. Some luster remains under toned surfaces. ($400) 2264.

1906-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. In ICG encapsulation 3308660401, graded F12. The first year the Denver Mint struck gold coins. ($300) 2265.

1909-D Indian Head Half Eagle. In NGC encapsulation 3237870-007 graded AU58 with CAC sticker. Mark free and attractive. ($750) From the Catalina Collection.

2266.

1910 Indian Head Half Eagle. In NGC encapsulation 3237875-017 graded AU 58 with CAC sticker. Lustrous fields are seen on both sides of this attractive example. ($750) From the Catalina Collection.

2267.

1910-D Indian Head Half Eagle. In NGC encapsulation 3011228-004 graded AU58 with CAC sticker.

Lustrous and virtually mark free. ($1000) From the Catalina Collection.

2268.

1911-S Indian Head Half Eagle. In PCGS encapsulation 18653127 graded AU53 with CAC sticker. Lustrous and very clean surfaces. ($750) From the Catalina Collection.

2269.

1912 Indian Head Half Eagle. In NGC encapsulation 3237878-011 graded AU58 with CAC sticker.

Lustrous. ($750) From the Catalina Collection.

2270.

1913 Indian Head Half Eagle. In NGC encapsulation 3237870-012 graded AU58 with CAC sticker. Well struck and lustrous. ($750) From the Catalina Collection.

2271.

1915 Indian Head Half Eagle. In NGC encapsulation 3317941-013 graded AU58 with CAC sticker. Wonderful light orange toning covers both sides of this attractive example. ($750) From the Catalina Collection.

2272.

1916-S Indian Head Half Eagle. In NGC encapsulation 3386536-017 graded AU58 with CAC sticker. Well struck and virtually devoid of any detracting marks. ($1000) From the Catalina Collection.

2273.

1880 Liberty Head Eagle. In ICG encapsulation 7542232701, graded. AU58.

($750)

2274.

1898-S Liberty Head Eagle. In ICG encapsulation 6009192101, graded AU55. Attractive rose-gold toning.

($750) 2275.

1913 Indian Head Eagle. In ANACS encapsulation 509915 graded AU58. A very attractive coin with a single contact mark of any consequence in the right obverse field. Otherwise about as clean as a coin can get at this grade level. ($1000) From the Catalina Collection.

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2276.

Classic Commemorative. 1893 Isabella Quarter. In NGC encapsulation 593706-010, graded MS 65.

Attractive frosty white luster. ($300) 2277.

Classic Commemorative. 1892 World’s Columbian Exposition Half Dollar. In NGC encapsulation 1633175004, graded MS 66. Frosty white luster. ($150) 2278.

Classic Commemorative. 1900 Lafayette Dollar. In ANACS encapsulation 1331781, graded MS 63.

Attractive light iridescent toning. ($400) 2279.

Pattern 1858 Flying Eagle Cent. In PCGS Encapsulation 50054608 graded PR65 with Eagle Eye Photo Seal sticker. Also on holder “J-202”. This is the pattern with the really neat small eagle on the obverse. Deeply mirrored orange surface cover both sides of this Rarity-5 Judd pattern. ($3000) From the Bitter Collection.

2280.

Pattern 1859 Indian Cent. In PCGS Encapsulation 36641522 graded MS65 with Eagle Eye Photo Seal sticker.

Also on the holder “J-228”. Judd 228 is the type with the shield on the reverse above ONE CENT and inside the upper wreath, essentially the reverse design adopted the following year. The coin exhibits very nice luster over uniform golden tan surfaces. ($2000) From the Bitter Collection.

2281.

Pattern 1859 Indian Cent. In PCGS Encapsulation 15459989 graded MS64 with Eagle Eye Photo Seal sticker. Also on the holder “J-228”. Judd 228 is the type with the shield on the reverse above ONE CENT and inside the upper wreath, essentially the reverse design adopted the following year. Beautiful tan surfaces are seen on both obverse and reverse. ($1500) From the Bitter Collection.

2282.

Andrew Jackson Indian Peace Medal. 1829. Julian-IP-14 Second Reverse Copper. 77 mm. In NGC encapsulation 5720836-007 graded MS65BN. Wonderfully uniform chocolate brown surfaces cover both sides of this impressive piece. ($750) From the Bitter Collection.

2283.

John Tyler Indian Peace Medal. 1841. Julian IP-21. 76 mm. Second Reverse. Minted after 1861. In NGC encapsulation 5720836-003 graded MS63BN. Chocolate brown surfaces. ($500) From the Bitter Collection.

2284.

James A Polk Indian Peace Medal. 1845. Julian-IP-24 Copper. 76 mm. Second Reverse. In NGC encapsulation 5720836-001 graded MS64BN. An impressive piece of high relief artistry! Uniform chocolate brown surfaces cover both sides of this attractive medal. ($750) From the Bitter Collection.

2285.

James Buchanan Indian Peace Medal. 1857. Julian-IP-36 Copper. 76 mm. In NGC encapsulation 5720836004 graded MS63BN. This incredibly high relief design has uniformly chocolate brown surfaces. ($750) From the Bitter Collection.

2286.

Duncan Ingraham Medal. 1855. 4” diameter. Copper. An impressive large medal. Chocolate brown surfaces. ($300) From the Bitter Collection.

2287.

MEDALS. 1869 Transcontinental Railroad AR Medal. (45mm, 12h). Philadelphia mint. Engraved by William Barber. Struck after mid November 1869. PRESIDENCY OF U.S. GRANT, bare head of Grant right; in exergue, THE OCEANS UNITED/BY RAILWAY/MAY 10, 1869. in three lines / Mountainous landscape with train (engine, coal tender, and two cars) traveling to right; above in scroll, EVERY MOUNTAIN SHALL BE MADE LOW, clouds in background; in exergue, W. BARBER F./MEDAL SERIES OF THE/U.S. MINT/J. POLLOCK DIRECTOR in four lines.

Julian CM-39b; HK 12A. Deeply toned. In NGC encapsulation 2119435-017, graded MS 62. Very rare, only 126 struck in silver. ($1500) 2288.

United States Centennial Medal. 1876. In NGC encapsulation 5720836-011 graded MS64. Gilt Julian-CM-11.

58 mm. Beautiful gilt surfaces cover both sides of this impressive medal. ($200) From the Bitter Collection.

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SESSION THREE The Ken Bressett Collection –Part II Roman Coinage 3001.

GAUL, Nemausus. Augustus, with Agrippa. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ As (25mm, 10.41 g, 12h). Struck circa 16-10 BC. Head of Agrippa left, wearing rostral crown, and head of Augustus right, wearing oak wreath, back to back / Chained crocodile standing right; palm and filleted wreath behind; palms on either side of stem base. RPC I 523; RIC I 157. Fine, even dark green patina, edge chipped. Countermarked AVG and IMP on reverse. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex. Lincoln W. Higgie c. 1968 @ $50.

The above is a fine representative of the coinage of the Roman colony of Nemausus, modern Nimes. The colony was founded in order to settle veteran troops who had served in the armies of Octavian and Agrippa - thus their portraits on the obverse (Agrippa’s rostral crown recalls his victories as admiral of Octavian’s fleet). The crocodile is a reference to the conquest of Egypt

3002.

GAUL, Nemausus. Augustus, with Agrippa. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ As (24mm, 14.90 g, 11h). Head of Agrippa left, wearing rostral crown, and head of Augustus right, wearing oak wreath, back to back / Chained crocodile standing right; palm and filleted wreath behind; palms on either side of stem base. RPC I 524; RIC I 158. VF, earthen green-brown patina. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Superior c. 1972 @ $75.

The above is a fine representative of the coinage of the Roman colony of Nemausus, modern Nimes. The colony was founded in order to settle veteran troops who had served in the armies of Octavian and Agrippa - thus their portraits on the obverse (Agrippa’s rostral crown recalls his victories as admiral of Octavian’s fleet). The crocodile is a reference to the conquest of Egypt

3003.

GAUL, Nemausus. Augustus, with Agrippa. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ As (25mm, 13.65 g, 12h). Head of Agrippa left, wearing rostral crown, and head of Augustus right, wearing oak wreath, back to back / Chained crocodile standing right; palm and filleted wreath behind; palms on either side of stem base. RPC I 524; RIC I 158. VF, green patina, some roughness, deep cuts on obverse. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Walter Sheridan @$35.

The above is a fine representative of the coinage of the Roman colony of Nemausus, modern Nimes. The colony was founded in order to settle veteran troops who had served in the armies of Octavian and Agrippa - thus their portraits on the obverse (Agrippa’s rostral crown recalls his victories as admiral of Octavian’s fleet). The crocodile is a reference to the conquest of Egypt

3004.

GAUL, Nemausus. Augustus, with Agrippa. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ As (25mm, 10.84 g, 12h). Head of Agrippa left, wearing rostral crown, and head of Augustus right, wearing oak wreath, back to back / Chained crocodile standing right; palm and filleted wreath behind; palms on either side of stem base. RPC I 525; RIC I 160. Fine, brown surfaces, minor flan crack. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Coin Show c.1958 @ $5.

The above is a fine representative of the coinage of the Roman colony of Nemausus, modern Nimes. The colony was founded in order to settle veteran troops who had served in the armies of Octavian and Agrippa - thus their portraits on the obverse (Agrippa’s rostral crown recalls his victories as admiral of Octavian’s fleet). The crocodile is a reference to the conquest of Egypt

3005.

GAUL, Nemausus. Augustus, with Agrippa. 27 BC-AD 14. Cut Æ As (28mm, 7.34 g, 1h). Struck circa AD 10-14. [Heads of Agrippa, wearing rostral crown and wreath, to left,] and Augustus, laureate, to right, back to back / Crocodile right chained to palm tree with long vertical fronds; wreath with long ties above, palm fronds below. RPC I 525; RIC I 160. VF, dark green patina, few old scratches. Cut in antiquity to make “change”. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex CNG 329, lot 237, 2014 @ $76.

3006.

PONTUS, Amasia. Commodus. AD 177-192. Æ (34mm, 21.93 g, 12h). Dated CY 189 (AD 185/6). Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Commodus on horse riding right, brandishing spear; below, lion advancing right, head upturned left, with spear in jaws; ЄT PΠΘ (date) below. RPC IV online 5447; RG 31. Good, rough brown surfaces. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Walter Sheridan in 2003 for @ $40.

3007.

LYDIA, Maeonia. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ (28mm, 12.53 g, 6h). Laureate bust right, oval counterstamp of Nike on neck / Athena standing right holding Nike in outstretched right hand, leaning on shield at left. RPC Online Vol. IV.2, 1300 (temporary). Near VF, brown surfaces, light roughness, scratches. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Lincoln W. Higgie c.1985 for @$10.

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3008.

LYDIA, Sardis. Germanicus, with Drusus. Caesar, 15 BC-AD 19. Æ (26mm, 11.89 g, 12h). Originally struck circa 23-26 AD. Restruck circa AD 28-29 by Asinius Pollio, Proconsul. Drusus and Germanicus seated left in curule chairs / Legend in wreath; new legend in countrmark around. RPC I 2995; BMC Lydia pg. 252, 106; SNG Copenhagen 518. Fine, green-brown patina, rough surfaces. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex. Walter Sheridan @ $25.

This appears to be an original issue, but in actuality, it is an earlier issue that is restruck with two intricate ‘countermarks.’ The ‘countermarks’ were ring-shaped punch restrikings of the legends that surround the obverse and reverse designs. While the obverse ‘countermark-legend’ is the same as that which appeared on the original striking, the reverse legend has been totally replaced by a new ‘countermark-legend.’

3009.

LYDIA, Thyateira. Commodus. AD 177-192. Æ Medallion (42mm, 31.54 g, 6h). Laureate bust of Commodus right; c/m: at edge with oval incuse / Hephaestus seated left on wreathed cippus, putting finishing touches with hammer on a new Corinthian helmet set for Achlles, while Athena, standing left, holding spear and shield, touches top of column.

BMC Lydia 82; for c/m: Howgego 93. Good, rough brown surfaces. Rare mythological type. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from John Aiello in 2000 for @ $75.

As related by Homer (Iliad 18), Achilles’ armor was lost when, he allowed his companion Patroclus to wear it while he spurred the Greeks into a battle on the plains below Troy. Overconfident, Patroclus met Hector in single combat. Mistaking Patroclus for Achilles, the Trojan hero Hector brutally killed him and dragged off Patroclus’ still-armored corpse as a war prize. Achilles’ mother, the sea nymph Thetis, persuaded the god Hephaestus to construct a new set of armor, among which a highly decorated shield was included.

3010.

CARIA, Alabanda. Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ (26mm, 7.88 g, 12h). Laureate and draped bust right; c/m: laureate and draped bust right within oval incuse / Filleted laurel branch with three sprigs. SNG Copenhagen 15; SNG von Aulock 2401 (both from same dies); for c/m see Howgego 84. Good Fine, brown patina, some roughness, metal flaw on reverse. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex coin show purchase before 1967 @ $15.

3011.

Lot of three (3) bronze and silver issues of Nero. Includes Phrygia, Lydia, and Cappadocia. PHRYGIA, Acmoneia. Æ 18mm; LYDIA, Maronia. Æ 19mm BMC pl. XIV, 32; and CAPPADOCIA, Caesaraea-Eusebia. AR Hemidrachm. RPC I 3646. Fine to VF, some roughness and scratches. ($150) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3012.

PHRYGIA, Laodicea ad Lycum. Claudius. AD 41-54. Æ (18mm, 6.72 g, 12h). Anton. Polemon, son of Zenon, priest for the 4th time. Struck AD 50-54. Bare head right / Zeus Laodiceus standing left, holding eagle and staff.

RPC I 2913; BMC 159; SNG Copenhagen 559. Near VF, dark brown surfaces. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Mrs. Lepere, and Don Hirschhorn, July 1996, for @ $50.

3013.

PAMPHYLIA, Perge. Lot of three (3) bronze issues. Includes Herennius Etruscus and Gallienus. Herennius Etruscus, as Caesar AE 21 unlisted in major references; Gallienus AE 10 Assaria, BMC 74; and Gallienus AE 10 Assaria, BMC 72. Good Fine to VF, roughness. ($125) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3014.

PISIDIA, Antiochia. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. Æ (19mm, 4.06 g, 12h). Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Caduceus between horns of plenty; ANTIOCH COLONI. RPC VI 6569; SNG 1151; BMC 58. VF, green-brown patina, earthen deposits, cleaning scratches. A rare type, RPC cites just four examples. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Richard Pearlman 2005 @ $82.

3015.

PISIDIA, Cremna. Tranquillina. AD 241-244. Æ (28mm, 4.71 g, 6h). Draped bust right, wearing stephane / Apollo standing left, holding branch and leaning on tripod. Von Aulock, Pisidiens 1430-5; Waddington 3713. Good Fine, green and brown patina, light roughness. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Fred Dickfoss in 2010 for @ $8.

3016.

CAPPADOCIA, Caesarea-Eusebia. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Æ (22mm, 7.63 g, 6h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Legend in five lines. Sydenham 575 var. Near VF, brown surfaces, minor roughness. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Sheridan in 2003 for @ $35.

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3017.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Nero. AD 54-68. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 15.21 g, 12h). Dated year 112 of the Caesarian Era; RY 10 (AD 63). Laureate bust right, wearing aegis / BIP • I (date) to left, eagle standing facing on thunderbolt, head right, with wings displayed; palm in right field. Prieur 89; RPC I 4189. Good VF, lightly toned.

($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Walter Sheridan 2003 @ $95.

3018.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip I. AD 244-249. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 11.52 g, 12h). Struck AD 247. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak. McAlee 911; Prieur 374. Good Fine, toned, porous. ($25) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie 1970 @ $5.

3019.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Philip II. AD 247-249. Æ 8 Assaria (27mm, 16.38 g, 5h). Laureate and cuirassed bust of left, wearing balteus, holding spear and shield / Turreted, veiled, and draped bust of Tyche right; above, ram leaping right, head left; Δ-Є and S-C across field, star below. McAlee 1083. Fine, brown surfaces. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex CNG auction 352, lot 352. 2015 @ $132.

3020.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Laodicea ad Mare. Trajan. AD 98-117. Æ (28mm, 18.63 g, 12h). Dated CY 162 (AD 114/5). Laureate bust right, slight drapery / Trurreted, veiled and draped bust of Tyche right; monogram before. RPC III 3795; SNG Copenhagen 344. Near VF, brown patina. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Ch. Wolfe 1982 @ $4.50.

Trajan’s final campaign was sparked by Parthia’s replacement of the pro-Roman king of Armenia with one of their own in 114 AD. Armenia had been a strategic and semi-independent kingdom which served as an important buffer between Parthia and Rome. The last conflict overt this region, during Nero’s reign, resulted in a delicate balance that stabilized the situation for over fifty years. The move by Parthia now upset the balance and posed a threat to Rome’s wealthy Syrian cities. Trajan’s campaign was swift and decisive; by 115 AD, Armenia was restored as a Roman client state

3021.

SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Laodicea ad Mare. Commodus. AD 177-192. Æ (28mm, 9.45 g, 1h). Bare head right; c/m: CA? (A? ligate), and CO within rectangular incuse / Distyle shrine containing alter. SNG Copenhagen 359; for c/m: Howgego 581. Fine, brown surfaces, scratches. ($40) From the Ken Bressett collection.

Rare City 3022.

PHOENICIA, Botrys. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. Æ (27mm, 17.20 g, 6h). Laureate bust right seen from the front / Astarte(?) within tetrastyle temple. Cf. BMC Phoenicia p. 93 var. (legends, temple type); Cf. SNG Copenhagen 131 var. (same). Near VF, light tan-brown patina, roughness. Rare city. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex coin show purchase before 1960 @ $5.

3023.

MESOPOTAMIA, Edessa. Gordian III, with Abgar X Phraates. AD 238-244. Æ (31mm, 17.63 g, 11h).

Struck AD 242-244. Radiate bust right, drapery on shoulder / Gordian seated right on raised daïs, holding scepter and receiving Nike from Abgar standing left, wearing Edessan crown. H. Gesche, “Kaiser Gordian mit dem Pfeil in Edessa,” JNG 19 (1969), pl. 3, 1-3. BMC 139; SNG Copenhagen 223. Good Fine, black-brown patina, some pitting, minor roughness. Rare. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex T. O. Mabbott Collection, Schulman 6-11 June 1969, lot 2423.

3024.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Nero, with Poppaea. AD 54-68. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 12.98 g, 12h). Dated RY 10 (AD 63/4). Radiate head of Nero right / Draped bust of Poppaea Sabina right; L I (date) in right field. Köln 157-158; Dattari 196; Milne 217-221; Emmett 128. VF, toned. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Kenosha 1965 @ $24.

According to the stories told of her, Poppaea urged Nero to kill his mother, Agrippina the Younger, and to divorce and later murder his first wife, Octavia. She is also reported to have persuaded Nero to kill the philosopher Seneca, who had supported Nero’s previous mistress, Acte Claudia. Poppaea is believed to have stirred Nero to attack Christians after the Fire of Rome and to have helped free Jewish priests at the request of Josephus. Nero supposedly kicked her when she was pregnant in AD 65

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3025.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Nero. AD 54-68. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 11.73 g, 12h). Dated RY 13 (AD 66/7). Radiate head of Nero left; L IΓ (date) to left / Radiate head of the deified Augustus right. Köln 177-80; Dattari (Savio) 184; K&G 14.100; RPC 5294. VF, toned. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex A. Bouffard @ $5.

3026.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Nero. AD 54-68. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.25 g, 12h). Dated RY 13 (AD 66/7). Radiate bust left, wearing aegis; L IΓ (date) before / AKTIO AΠO[ΛΛΩN], laureate bust right of Apollo Aktios, slight drapery, quiver behind shoulder. Dattari (Savio) 6637; K&G 14.91; RPC I 5301; Emmett 111.13 (R4). VF, toned. Attractive.

($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Private purchase, source unknown @$15.

Rare without the star on the reverse

Well-Struck Galley 3027.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Nero. AD 54-68. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 13.40 g, 12h). Dated RY 13 (AD 66/7).

Radiate bust of Nero left, wearing aegis; L IΓ (date) below chin / Galley sailing right; dolphins below. RPC 5296; Köln 186; Dattari (Savio) 264; K&G 14.99. VF, toned, very minor roughness on obverse. Well-struck galley. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Bill Higgie 1986 @ $70.

3028.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 12.76 g, 12h). Dated RY 10 (AD 125/126). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Elpis advancing left, holding lotus blossom in her extended right hand, and raising the hem of her skirt with her left hand; L Δ EKATOV (date) around. Köln 907-8 var. (placement of date); Dattari (Savio) 7418; K&G 32.384; RPC III 5583; Emmett 839.10. Good VF, toned, a few rough spots.

($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Bill Higgie 1974 @ $43.

3029.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Diobol (24mm, 8.58 g, 12h). Dated RY 12 (127/8 AD).

Laureate and draped bust right / Demeter standing facing, head left, holding grain ears and torch. K&G 32.467; RPC III 5721. VF, green patina. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Bill Higgie 1974 @ $39.50.

3030.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian, with Sabina. AD 117-138. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.44 g, 12h). Dated RY 13 (AD 128/9). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right / Draped bust of Sabina right, wearing stephane; L IΓ (date) behind. Köln 997; Dattari (Savio) 1249; K&G 32.469; RPC III 5729; Emmett 886.13. Good VF, light deposits.

Bold portraits. ($500) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Bill Higgie 1974 @ $140.

3031.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (36mm, 22.56 g, 12h). Dated RY 15 (AD 130/31).

Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Hadrian standing left, holding scepter, greeted by Alexandria, clad in elephant skin headdress, chiton, and peplos, holding two grain ears and kissing emperor’s extended hand; [L–I]E (date) across field. Köln 1034; Dattari (Savio) 1610; K&G 32.509; RPC III 5777; Emmett 964. Near VF, dark brown patina, some roughness. ($500) Ex Bill Higgie 1974 @ $148.50.

An extensive series of billon and bronze issues commemorate Hadrian’s triumphant tour of Egypt in AD 130. The trip was marred by the tragic and mysterious death of Hadrian’s young companion, Antinous, on their boat trip up the Nile.

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Hermopolites Nome Drachm 3032.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (34mm, 26.78 g, 12h). Hermopolites Nome.

Dated RY 8 (AD 144/145). Laureate head right / Zeus-Ammon standing half left with disk above, wearing Chiron and long himation over left shoulder, holding ram standing left in extended right hand and sceptre with left; MA [PE WT]HC around, HL (date) in lower left field. BMC 18. VF, green patina. ($1000) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Dr. Jack Wilkinson, Toronto 1962 @ $160.

The nomes were the 42 traditional administrative districts of ancient Egypt. Periodic coin issues in their name were struck at Alexandria (proved by die links) under Domitian, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius, with distinctive types usually related to the local cults. The nomes coinage appears to be genuinely rare, and not struck in sufficient quantities to be a circulating coinage. The reasons for their striking may never be clear, but the issues of RY 8 of Antoninus Pius are probably related to the celebration of the Great Sothic Cycle.

3033.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian III. AD 238-244. BI Tetradrachm (22mm, 12.71 g, 12h). Dated RY 7 (AD 243/4). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Eagle standing facing, head right, with wings spread, holding wreath in talons; L Z (date) across field. Köln 2671; Dattari 4811; Milne 3496; Emmett 3402.7. VF, good silver, flan crack.

($125) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from George Beach in 2007 for @ $75.

3034.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Valerian I. AD 253-260. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 13.32 g, 12h). Dated RY 3(AD 255/6).

Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Spes advancing left, holding flower and lifting hem of skirt, L Γ left and right.

Dattari 5153; BMC 2127. Good VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie 1970 @ $9.

3035.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Gallienus. AD 253-268. BI Tetradrachm (23mm, 10.30 g, 12h). Dated RY 14 (AD 267).

Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Nike standing right holding wreath, palm over shoulder; LΙΔ in field. Dattari 5254. EF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie 1963 @ $9.50.

3036.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Claudius II Gothicus. AD 268-270. BI Tetradrachm (21mm, 7.85 g, 12h). Dated RY 3 (AD 270). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Eagle standing right, head left, holding wreath in beak; L to left, Γ to right. Dattari 5416; Milne 4287. Near VF, brown patina under some hard green and red encrustation. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex. Lincoln Higgie 1971 @ $9.

3037.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Aurelian, with Vaballathus. AD 270-275. Potin Tetradrachm (20mm, 8.90 g, 12h).

Dated RY 1 and 4 (AD 270/1). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Aurelian right; L A (date) across field / Laureate, diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Vaballathus right; L Δ (date) across field. Köln 3054; Dattari 5422; Milne 4308; Emmett 3914. Near VF, mottled brown patina, surface roughness and deposits on obverse. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie 1968 @ $4.

3038.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Severina. Augusta, AD 270-275. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 7.11 g, 12h). Dated RY 6 (AD 274/5). OVΛΠCEVHPINA CEB, diademed and draped bust right / Eagle standing right, palm across shoulder, holding wreath in beak; ETOVC (around) and S (date) in right field. Köln 3102; Dattari 5504; Milne 4453. Near VF, brown patina. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie 1970 @ $10.

3039.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Lot of two (2) Potin Tetradrachms. Includes Probus and Carinus. Probus, Dattari 5553, VF; and Carinus, Dattari 5593, Near VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3040.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Diocletian. AD 284-305. BI Tetradrachm (21mm, 9.57 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 285/6).

Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Eirene standing left, holding scepter and branch; L B (date) across field. Köln 3217; Dattari 5654; Milne 4774; Emmett 4045. Near VF, brown patina. Very heavy specimen. ($30) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Bill Higgie in 1969 for @ $5.

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3041.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Maximianus. First reign, AD 286-305. BI Tetradrachm (19mm, 7.18 g, 12h). Dated RY 6 (AD 290/1). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Winged Nike standing left holding wreath in right hand. L S in left field; star at right. Milne 4994; Curtis 2099. Good VF, brown patina. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

3042.

ZEUGITANA, Utica. Tiberius. AD 14-37. Æ (30mm, 11.55 g, 9h). C. Vibius Marsus, proconsul, Drusus Caesar, quaestor, and T.G. Rufus, praetor. Struck AD 27-28. Bare head of Tiberius left / Livia seated right. RPC I 733; SNG Copenhagen 438. Fine, green patina. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Coin Show c.1950 @ $4.

3043.

Lot of two (2) bronze issues of Antoninus Pius. Includes Antioch and Alexandria. Seleucis and Pieria.

Antioch. Æ As. RPC IV online 6999. Near VF; and EGYPT, Alexandria. Æ Drachm. Dattari 2772. Near Fine. ($100) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3044.

Anonymous. 6th-4th centuries BC. Æ Aes Formatum (17.81 g). Irregular cast bronze in the shape of an astragalos. ICC p. 76, 6. As made, earthen green patina. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Walter Sharidan 2003 @ $75.

The game of knucklebones was played with three or four small animal bones that have a distinctive shape on each of their four sides.

Special significance was ascribed to the particular combination of sides showing with each toss. One pursuit was associated with the goddess Aphrodite, where the highest throw (four corresponding sides) was called “Aphrodite.” Archaeological evidence suggests that knucklebones were often thrown by the devotees of the Cnidian Aphrodite to determine if they would enjoy the goddess’ favors

3045.

Anonymous. 6th-4th centuries BC. Æ “Ramo Secco” Fragment (486 g). Uncertain central Italian mint. Typical broken bar with Y markings on both sides. Haeberlin pl. 7, 6; Thurlow & Vecchi pl. 3. Green patina. Some surface chips. ($1000) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Artemide Aste XXX (9 October 2010), lot 106 @ $735.

3046.

No Lot.

From the Ken Bressett Collection.

3047.

Anonymous. Before 4th century BC. Æ Aes Rude (27.05 g). Irregular cast lump, with no stamp or indication of value. Thurlow & Vecchi pl. 2. As made, earthen patina. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Stacks 1997 @ $100.

3048.

Anonymous. Circa 265 BC. Æ Aes Grave Uncia (27mm, 23.10 g, 6h). Libral standard. Rome mint. Astragalos / Astragalos; pellet below. Thurlow & Vecchi 21; Crawford 21/6. Attractive green patina. Good VF. ($450) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Stack’s (22 April 2009) lot 1209; Rauch 83 (14 November 2008), lot 105.

3049.

Anonymous. Circa 240 BC. AR Didrachm (19mm, 6.35 g, 9h). Rome mint. Head of Mars facing right, wearing Corinthian style helmet adorned with griffin / Horse’s head right wearing bridle, falx behind mane. Crawford 25/1; Sydenham 24; RSC 34. Toned. Some porosity and scattered marks. Nicely centered. VF. ($1000) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex 1964 ANA @ $250.

3050.

Anonymous. Circa 230 BC. Æ Aes Grave As (60mm, 243.6 g, 9h). Libral standard. Rome mint. Head of Roma right, wearing Phrygian cap; – (mark of value) behind / Wheel of six spokes; | (mark of value) between lower spokes.

Crawford 24/3; Thurlow & Vecchi 31; Haeberlin pl. 24, 4-10; HN Italy 326. Good VF, attractive green and brown patina.

Patina lightly chipped on reverse. Rare and of exceptional quality. ($8000) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Goldberg 26 (6 September 2004), lot 2151; Triton I (2 December 1997), lot 766.

3051.

Anonymous. Circa 230 BC. Æ Aes Grave Semis (50mm, 125.3 g, 6h). Libral standard. Rome mint. Bull rearing left; S (mark of value) below / Wheel of six spokes; S (mark of value) between lower spokes. Crawford 24/4; Thurlow & Vecchi 32; Haeberlin pl. 25. VF, green patina. ($2000) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Tucker Collection; George Beach 2005 @ $975.

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3052.

Anonymous. Circa 230 BC. Æ Aes Grave Quadrans (40mm, 57.3 g, 6h). Libral standard. Rome mint. Dog running left; ••• (mark of value) below / Wheel of six spokes; ••• (mark of value) within lower spokes. Crawford 24/6a; Thurlow & Vecchi 34; Haeberlin pl. 25. VF, dark green patina. ($1000) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex ANA National convention c.1990 @ $415.

3053.

Anonymous. Circa 230 BC. Æ Aes Grave Sextans (34mm, 58.43 g, 6h). Wheel cast bronze series. Rome mint.

Tortoise on raised disc / Wheel of six spokes on raised disc. Sydenham 63; Crawford 24/7; Thurlow & Vecchi 35a. Very Fine, green patina. ($600) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex CNA IV Auction, Victor England 1988 @ $315.

3054.

Anonymous. Circa 225-217 BC. Æ Aes Grave As (60mm, 232.8 g, 12h). Libral standard. Rome mint. Head of bearded Janus on raised disk, – (mark of value) below / Prow of galley right on raised disc; | (mark of value) above.

Crawford 35/1; ICC 75. Good Fine, green-brown patina, rough surfaces. ($1700) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex B. A. Seaby (November 1979), c1212 @£450 ($562).

3055.

Anonymous. Circa 225-217 BC. Æ Aes Grave Semis (52mm, 137.2 g, 12h). Libral standard. Rome mint.

Laureate head of Saturn left; S (mark of value) below; all on raised disk / Prow right; S (mark of value) above; all on raised disk. Crawford 35/2; ICC 76. Near VF, dark green patina, rough surfaces. ($1400) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Richard Horst 1985 @ $300.

3056.

Anonymous. Circa 225-217 BC. Æ Aes Grave Triens (45mm, 90.72 g, 12h). Libral Standard. Rome mint.

Helmeted head of Minerva left; •••• (mark of value) below / Prow of galley right; •••• (mark of value) below; all on a raised disk. Crawford 35/3a; Italo Vecchi 78. VF, dark green patina, cleaning scratches. ($750) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Al Hoch 1966 @ $125.

3057.

Anonymous. Circa 225-217 BC. Æ Aes Grave Quadrans (39mm, 62.79 g, 12h). Libral standard. Rome mint.

Head of Hercules left, wearing lion skin; ••• (mark of value) to right / Prow of galley, ••• (mark of value) below; all on raised disk. Crawford 35/4; ICC 80. VF, green and brown patina, scratches. ($500) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Al Hoch 1966 @ $75.

3058.

Anonymous. Circa 225-217 BC. Æ Aes Grave Sextans (35mm, 37.80 g, 12h). Libral standard. Rome mint.

Head of Mercury left; •• (mark of value) below / Prow of galley; •• (mark of value) below; all on raised disk. Crawford 35/5; ICC 82. Good Fine, green-brown patina, earthen dusting. ($500) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Ponterio 1991 @ $425.

3059.

Anonymous. Circa 225-217 BC. Æ Aes Grave Uncia (25mm, 19.72 g, 12h). Libral standard. Rome mint.

Helmeted head of Roma left; • (mark of value) behind / Prow of galley right; • (mark of value) below; all on raised disk.

Crawford 35/6; ICC 83. Fine, dark green patina. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex CNA Auction 268, 1992 @ $200.

3060.

Anonymous. Circa 225-212 BC. AR Didrachm (20mm, 6.50 g, 11h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Janus; curved truncation / Jupiter hurling thunderbolt and holding scepter, in galloping quadriga right driven by Victory; ROMA in relief within linear frame. Crawford 28/3; Sydenham 65; RSC 24. Near VF, toned, light deposits. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex J. Hyden 1980 @ $100.

3061.

Anonymous. Circa 217-215 BC. Æ Uncia (24mm, 10.28 g, 7h). Semilibral prow series. Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma left; • (mark of value) to right / Prow of galley right; • (mark of value) below; ROMA above. Crawford 38/6; Sydenham 86. Near Fine, green-brown patina. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Al Hoch c.1962 @ $20.

3062.

Anonymous. Circa 217-215 BC. Æ Sextans (29mm, 24.50 g, 12h). Rome mint. She-wolf standing right, head left, suckling the twins Remus and Romulus; •• (mark of value) in exergue / Eagle standing right holding flower in beak; •• (mark of value) to left, ROMA at right. Crawford 39/3; Sydenham 95. Good Fine, green patina. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex S. Hall @ $100.

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3063.

Anonymous. Circa 215-212 BC. Æ Quadrans (26mm, 16.82 g, 9h). Rome mint. Head of Hercules right, wearing lion skin; ••• (mark of value) behind / Prow of galley right; ••• (mark of value) below, ROMA above. Crawford 41/8b; Sydenham 106. Fine, brown patina. Cleaning scratches. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Sheridan 2003 @ $40.

3064.

Anonymous. After 211 BC. AR Victoriatus (16mm, 3.02 g, 6h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Jupiter right / Victory standing right, crowning trophy with wreath. Crawford 53/1; Sydenham 83. Toned with some light pitting. About VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Cost $20.

3065.

Anonymous. After 211 BC. Fourrée AR Victoriatus (15mm, 2.25 g, 6h). Laureate head of Jupiter right / Victory standing right, crowning trophy with wreath. Cf. Crawford 53/1; cf. Sydenham 83. Deeply toned. Near VF, breaks in plating. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased at unknown date 1970s-1990s for @ $10.

3066.

Anonymous. After 211 BC. Æ As (34mm, 43.30 g, 11h). Uncertain mint. Laureate head of Janus; I (mark of value) above / Prow of galley right; I (mark of value) above. Crawford 56/2; Sydenham 143. Near VF, green-brown patina, some surface roughness. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Sheridan 2003 @ $135.

3067.

Anonymous. After 211 BC. Æ As (35mm, 29.48 g, 3h). Uncertain mint. Laureate head of Janus; I (mark of value) above / Prow of galley right; I (mark of value) above. Crawford 56/2; Sydenham 143. Good VF, green patina.

($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Goodman/CNG 1997 @ $148.

3068.

Anonymous. After 211 BC. Æ Quadrans (22mm, 9.20 g, 2h). Rome mint. Head of Hercules right, wearing lion skin; ••• (mark of value) to left/ Prow of galley right; ••• (mark of value) below, ROMA above. Crawford 56/5; Sydenham 143c. Fine, brown patina, some planchet flaws. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Sheridan 2003 @ $35.

3069.

Anonymous. 206-195 BC. Æ Quadrans (16mm, 2.77 g, 4h). Head of Hercules right wearing lion skin / Prow right, three pellets below. Crawford 112/6b. Good Fine, dark patina . ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection.Purchased from Hoch in 1957 for @ $3.

3070.

M. Titinius. 189-180 BC. Æ As (32mm, 33.77 g, 3h). Rome mint. Laureate head of bearded Janus; I (mark of value) above / Prow of galley right; M•TITINI above; I (mark of value) to right, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 150/1; Sydenham 365. VF, brown patina with hard green encrustation. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex ANA Show c.1952 @ $20.

3071.

C. Cluvius Saxula. 169-158 BC. Æ As (32mm, 31.20 g, 2h). Uncial standard. Rome mint. Laureate head of bearded Janus; I (mark of value) above / Prow of galley right; C•S(AX) above, I (mark of value) to right. Crawford 173/1; Sydenham 360. About VF, brown surfaces. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Hoch 1957 @ $20.

3072.

Anonymous. 169-158 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.83 g, 12h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; X (mark of value) behind / Dioscuri on horseback riding right; below, griffin leaping right. Crawford 182/1; Sydenham 283; RSC 20n. VF, toned, flan crack, slight edge cut. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Boston c. 1948 @ $8.

3073.

C. Maianius. 153 BC. Æ As (32mm, 20.81 g, 3h). Uncial standard. Rome mint. Laureate head of Janus; I (mark of value) above / Prow of galley right; C. MAIANI above, I (mark of value) to right. Crawford 203/2; Sydenham 428.

Good Fine, brown surfaces, cleaning scratches, a few small flan cracks. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Wm Higgie 1970 @ $35.

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3074.

M. Vargunteius. 130 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.87 g, 12h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right, M VARG at left; mark of value X (16) below chin / Jupiter driving triumphal quadriga right, holding branch, thunderbolt, and reins. Crawford 257/1; Sydenham 507; Vargunteia 1. VF, toned. Attractively centered and struck. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Sheridan 2003 @ $100.

3075.

M. Tullius. 119 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.73 g, 7h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right / Victory driving quadriga right, holding palm frond and reins; wreath above, X below. Crawford 280/1; Sydenham 531; Tullia 1.

VF, toned with a few scratches, minor flan flaw. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Sheridan 2003 @ $80.

3076.

Q. Curtius and M. Sergius Silus. 116-115 BC. AR Brockage Denarius (19mm, 3.63 g, 12h). Rome mint.

Helmeted head of Roma right; X (mark of value) behind / Jupiter driving quadriga right; lituus above. Cf. Crawford 285/2; cf. Sydenham 537 (both for obverse type). Fine, toned, scratches, bankers’ marks. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex coin show c.1980 @ $45.

3077.

Anonymous. 115-114 BC. AR Denarius (21mm, 3.83 g, 9h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; X (mark of value) to left / Roma seated right on pile of shields, holding spear; birds in flight to left and right; to lower right, she-wolf standing right, head left, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus. Crawford 287/1; Sydenham 530; RSC (Anonymous) 176. VF, toned, pitted surfaces. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex coin show c.1980 @ $35.

3078.

C. Fonteius. 114-113 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.73 g, 3h). Rome mint. Laureate, Janiform head of Fons (Fontus); E to left, star to right / Galley left with five oars shown, shrines at bow and stern, three figures (soldiers?) left, gubernator at stern. Crawford 290/1; Sydenham 555; Fonteia 1. Fine, toned, bankers’ marks on obverse, scattered scratches and contact marks. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Hirschhorn 1979 @ $25.

3079.

P. Nerva. 113-112 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.80 g, 3h). Rome mint. Helmeted bust of Roma left, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horse; mark of value before, ROMA behind, crescent above / P. NERVA, three citizens voting on comitiumone voter receives ballot from attendant below, another voter places ballot in cista; P on tablet above bar. Crawford 292/1; Sydenham 548; Kestner 2496; BMCRR Italy 526; Licinia 7. VF, toned, slightly off center. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Ch. Wolfe 1975 @15.

3080.

C. Vibius C.f. Pansa. 90 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.83 g, 12h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Apollo right; goat head control below chin / Minerva driving quadriga right. Crawford 342/5b; Sydenham 684; Vibia 2. Good VF, struck slightly off center on reverse. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Corbitt & Hunter 1979 @ $65.

3081.

C. Vibius C.f. Pansa. 90 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.80 g, 12h). Laureate head of Apollo right; uncertain control below chin / Minerva driving quadriga right. Crawford 342/5b; Sydenham 684; Vibia 2. VF, toned. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased in Boston in 1950 for @ $10.

3082.

The Social War. Coinage of the Marsic Confederation. 90-88 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.75 g, 7h).

Bovianum(?) mint. Struck 89 BC. VITELIV (retrograde), laureate head of Italia left / Soldier standing facing, head right, foot on uncertain object, holding inverted spear and sword; recumbent bull to right facing. Campana 127 (D89/R110); Sydenham 627. Near VF, darkly toned, heavily scratched. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Sheridan in 2003 for @ $100.

3083.

L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus. 89 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.41 g, 2h). Rome mint. Bare head of King Tatius right; monogram to right / Two soldiers facing one another, each carrying off a Sabine woman. Crawford 344/1a; Sydenham 698. Good Fine, toned, light porosity, deposits, flan crack. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

Allegedly occurring early in Rome’s history, the abduction of the Sabine women was an effort to provide wives to many of Romulus’s mostly male followers. After first unsuccessfully negotiating with the Sabines, Romulus then devised a festival which would be attended by many of Rome’s neighbors. After Romulus’s signal, the women were seized and the Sabine men were driven away, with the women ultimately being made citizens with civic and property rights, and the would-be mothers of free men.

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3084.

Mn. Fonteius C.f. 85 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.82 g, 8h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Apollo-Vejovis right; thunderbolt below / Infant Genius seated right on goat; pilei of the Dioscuri above; below, filleted thyrsus right; all within wreath. Crawford 353/1c; Sydenham 724a; Fonteia 10. VF, toned. Well centered and struck. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Corbitt & Hunter in 1979 for @ $36.

3085.

Q. Antonius Balbus. 83-82 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (19mm, 3.95 g, 4h). Laureate head of Jupiter right; S.C behind / Victory in quadriga right; F below horses, Q ANTO BALB/PR in two lines in exergue. Crawford 364/1d; Sydenham 742b; Antonia 1. VF, toned. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased in Boston in 1950 for @ $20.

Q. Antonius Balbus was a member of the Marian party, and in 82 BC was appointed praetor of Sardinia. Before leaving for Sardinia, this issue was struck by order of the Senate which was dominated by members of the Marian party to pay the army preparing to resist the return of Sulla. The reverse imagery reflects the expectations of Q. Antonius Balbus. Sulla was victorious, and in 82 BC, Q. Antonius Balbus was removed from his position as praetor by L. Philippus and slain.

3086.

C. Mamilius Limetanus. 82 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (19mm, 3.82 g, 9h). Rome mint. Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus; caduceus behind, - above / Ulysses advancing right, holding staff and extending hand towards his dog, Argus. Crawford 362/1; Sydenham 741; Mamilia 6. VF, toned, light marks. ($200) Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased in Boston circa 1950 for @ $20.

The obverse and reverse of this coin refer to the lineage of the gens Mamilia, who claimed their descent from Mamilia, the daughter of Telegonus, the son of Ulysses and Circe, and a descendant of Mercury. The reverse scene depicts the moment when, returning home from his long wanderings in the guise of a beggar so as to surprise and kill the many suitors of his wife Penelope, Ulysses’ aged dog Argus recognizes him. At last seeing his master after so many years, the old dog dies.

3087.

C. Naevius Balbus. 79 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (19mm, 3.94 g, 2h). Diademed head of Venus right; N below chin / Victory in triga right. Crawford 382/1a; Sydenham 769; VF, light golden tone, reverse struck slightly off center .

($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

3088.

L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus. 62 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.52 g, 6h). Rome mint. Veiled and diademed head of Concordia right / L. Aemilius Paullus to right of trophy; Perseus and his sons to left. Crawford 415/1; Sydenham 926; Aemilia 10. VF, toned, light surface roughness. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Corbitt & Hunter in 1979 for @ $33.

This coin commemorates the victories of the moneyer’s supposed ancestor, L. Aemilius Paullus (in fact they were only vaguely related).

The word Ter on the reverse refers to L. Aemilius Paullus’ three triumphs: in Spain in 190, Liguria in 181 and at the famous battle of Pydna in 168, when the Romans extinguished the independent Macedonian kingdom.

3089.

M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus. 58 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.97 g, 11h). Rome mint.

Nabatean King Aretas kneeling right, holding reins in left hand and olive branch tied with fillet in extended right hand before camel standing right; . SCAVR/AED CVR above; EX S C across field; REX ARETAS in exergue / Jupiter driving galloping quadriga left, holding reins in left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right; P HVPSAE/AED CVR in two lines above; CAPTV upwards to right; C HVPSAE COS/PREIVE in two lines in exergue. Crawford 422/1b; Sydenham 913; Kestner 3440-6; BMCRR Rome 3878; Aemilia 8. VF, attractive tone, scratch in obverse field. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Spink & Sons in 1949 for @$4.50.

3090.

M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus. 58 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.63 g, 3h). Rome mint.

Nabatean King Aretas, holding reins and olive branch tied with fillet, kneeling beside camel right / Jupiter holding reins and hurling thunderbolt, driving galloping quadriga left. Crawford 422/1b; Sydenham 913; Aemilia 8. VF, toned, bankers’ marks. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from B. A, Seaby in 1950 for @ $4.50.

3091.

M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus. 57 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.99 g, 5h). Rome mint. Helmeted and draped bust right, with attributes of Isis, Minerva, Apollo, Diana, and Victory; cornucopia below chin / Eagle perched right, head left, on thunderbolt. Crawford 409/1; Sydenham 809; Plaetoria 4. VF, toned. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Corbitt & Hunter in 1979 for @ $83 .

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3092.

L. Marcius Philippus. 57 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.95 g, 12h). Rome mint. Diademed head of Ancus Marcius right; lituus behind / Equestrian statue right set on arcade of five arches. Crawford 425/1; Sydenham 919; Marcia 28. VF, lightly toned, a few scratches. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased in Boston in 1950 for @ $20.

The Gens Marcia claimed descent from the fourth king of Rome, Ancus Marcius, who is portrayed on the obverse of this coin. There was a legend that he built the Aqua Marcia, the longest of the aqueducts of Rome (it taped sources 91 kilometers away from the city), but, in fact, it was built by Q. Marcius Rex, whose statue appears on the reverse of this coin, in c. 144-140 BC, and it was paid for by the spoils of Carthage and Corinth, which were both destroyed in 146. Having such a major source of water allowed the city of Rome to begin the expansion that led to it become the largest city in the western world.

3093.

M. Junius Brutus. 54 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.59 g, 6h). Rome mint. Head of Libertas right / The consul L. Junius Brutus walking left between two lictors and preceded by an accensus; BRVTVS in exergue. Crawford 433/1; Sydenham 906; Junia 31. Near VF, toned, bankers’ marks. ($500) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from R. S. Yeoman in 1977 for @ $20.

Marcus Junius Brutus was the son of Marcus Junius Brutus and Julius Caesar’s former mistress, Servilia. By 59 BC he acquired the alternative name Quintus Caepio Brutus through adoption by his uncle, Quintus Servilius Caepio. Brought up by Porcius Cato, he was educated in philosophy and oratory and long retained a fierce hatred of his natural father’s murderer, Pompey. He began his political career in 58 BC by accompanying Cato to Cyprus. As triumvir monetalis in about 54 BC he issued coins illustrating his strong republican views with Libertas and portraits of his ancestor L. Junius Brutus - who overthrew Tarquinius Superbus (the last Etruscan king of Rome.

In 53 BC he served in Cilicia as quaestor to Appius Claudius Pulcher, whose successor, Cicero, found that ‘the honourable Brutus’ was extracting 48 per cent interest on a loan to the city of Salamis in Cyprus, contrary to the Lex Gabinia.

3094.

Q. Cassius Longinus. 55 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 4.02 g, 9h). Rome mint. Head of Bonus Eventus (or Genius Populi Romani?) right, with flowing hair; scepter to left / Eagle, with wings spread, standing right on thunderbolt; lituus to left, capis to right; Q . CASSIVS below. Crawford 428/3; Sydenham 916; Kestner 3471-2; BMCRR Rome 3868-70; Cassia 7. VF, toned, bankers’ marks, reverse slightly off center. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Corbitt & Hunter in 1979 for @ $50.

3095.

A. Plautius. 55 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 4.18 g, 6h). Rome mint. Turreted head of Cybele right / Bacchius Judaeus (Aristobulus II, High Priest and King of Judaea) kneeling right, holding reins and offering up olive branch; behind, camel standing right. Crawford 431/1; Sydenham 932; Plautia 13. VF, toned with some iridescence. Well struck and centered. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from B. A, Seaby in 1949 for @ $8.50.

3096.

Q. Servilius Caepio (M. Junius) Brutus. 54 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.62 g, 7h). Rome mint. Bare head of L. Junius Brutus right; BRVTVS behind / Bare head of C. Servilius Ahala right; AHALA behind. Crawford 433/2; Sydenham 907; Junia 30. VF, toned, slightly off center, S C counterstamp on obverse. ($500) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from R. S. Yeoman in 1977 for @ $17.50.

The reverse type of this coin recalls the expulsion of the Tarquinius Superbus, the last king of Rome, by L. Junius Brutus, the moneyer’s ancestor,who in 509 BC was elected the first consul of the newly formed Republic. M. Junius Brutus held strong republican views and was opposed to Pompey’s intentions of achieving sole rule. At the urging of Julius Caesar, he retired to private life after being accused of conspiracy against Pompey. Later, he took up the cause of Pompey against Caesar and was an active participant in the assassination of Caesar. He met his own death on the battlefield of Philippi, opposing Caesar’s successors Antony and Octavian.

3097.

L. Hostilius Saserna. 48 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.37 g, 2h). Rome mint. Head of Pietas / L. HOSTILIVS downwards, SASERNA upwards; Victory walking, holding trophy over shoulder, and caduceus in right hand. Crawford 448/1a; CRI 17; Sydenham 951. Fine, toned. Off center striking with duplicate planchet impression on lower obverse.

($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Lincoln Higgie c. 1968 for @ $10.

3098.

Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. T. Carisius. 46 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.55 g, 4h). Rome mint.

Draped bust of Juno Moneta right / Implements of a coiner: anvil die, with garlanded punch die above; tongs to left, hammer to right; all within wreath. Crawford 464/2; CRI 70; Sydenham 982a; Carisia 1a. VF, toned, reverse struck slightly off center. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from B. A, Seaby in 1950 for @ $7.50.

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3099.

Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. T. Carisius. 46 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.02 g, 6h). Rome mint.

Draped bust of Juno Moneta right / Implements of a coiner: anvil die, with garlanded punch die above; tongs to left, hammer to right; all within wreath. Crawford 464/2; CRI 70; Sydenham 982b; Carisia 1b. Near VF, toned. Well centered.

($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Coin show purchase in 1974 for @ $5.

3100.

The Pompeians. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio. 47- Spring 46 BC. AR Denarius (16mm, 3.84 g, 2h).

Military mint travelling with Scipio in North Africa. Q METELLVS PIVS, laureate head of Jupiter right / SCIPIO above, IMP in exergue, elephant walking right. Crawford 459/1; CRI 45; Sydenham 1046; Caecilia 47. Good VF, iridescent tone, compact flan. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Rick Montgomery in 1986 for @ $35.

Scipio was Pompey’s colleague in the consulship of 52 BC, and governor of Syria in 49 BC. He commanded the center line of Pompey’s army at Pharsalus, after which he fled to Africa and formed an alliance with Juba I, king of Numidia. Through the influence of Cato, he obtained control of the Pompeian forces but was defeated by Caesar in 46 BC at Thapsus, where, not wanting to be captured, he committed suicide. This coin was struck while Scipio was in Africa.

3101.

The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 37/6 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.52 g, 12h). Uncertain Sicilian mint. Bare head of Pompey the Great right; capis to left, lituus to right / Neptune standing left, holding aplustre and resting foot on prow, between the Catanaean brothers, Anapias and Amphinomus, who carry their parents on their shoulders. Crawford 511/3a; CRI 334; Sydenham 1344. Fine, rough surfaces, obverse graffito and F-shaped banker’s mark. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased in Kenosha for @ $50. .

3102.

The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. April-August 49 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.65 g, 2h). Military mint traveling with Caesar. Elephant advancing right, trampling on horned serpent / Simpulum, sprinkler, axe (surmounted by a wolf’s head), and apex (priest’s hat). Crawford 443/1; CRI 9; Sydenham 1006; RSC 49. VF, toned, a few scratches, deposits, areas of weak strike. ($500) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from R. S. Yeoman in 1977 for @ $15.

3103.

The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. April-August 49 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.94 g, 2h). Military mint traveling with Caesar. Elephant advancing right, trampling on horned serpent / Simpulum, sprinkler, axe (surmounted by a wolf’s head), and apex (priest’s hat). Crawford 443/1; CRI 9; Sydenham 1006; RSC 49. Good VF, toned, struck slightly off center. ($1000) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Walter Sheridan in 2003 for @ $200.

Julius Caesar and his armies assembled on the banks of the Rubicon River on 10 January 49 BC, ready to invade Italy. Since large quantities of denarii were necessary to pay Caesar’s military expenses, the mint traveled with them. This issue was ordered, not by a moneyer, as was usual, but by Julius Caesar himself. The obverse clearly depicts the triumph of good over evil, numismatic propaganda designed to encourage Caesar’s soldiers during the long, intense campaign. The reverse, depicting priestly emblems, tells of Caesar’s office as Pontifex Maximus, high priest. In all likelihood, this type was used by Caesar’s military forces at least until the decisive battle of Pharsalus.

3104.

The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. April-August 49 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.77 g, 10h). Military mint traveling with Caesar. Elephant advancing right, trampling on horned serpent / Simpulum, sprinkler, axe (surmounted by a wolf’s head), and apex (priest’s hat). Crawford 443/1; CRI 9; Sydenham 1006; RSC 49. VF, toned, banker’s mark, large scrape on reverse. Well centered for issue. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Coin show purchase in 1970 for @ $15.

3105.

The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Late spring-early summer 48 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.67 g, 3h). Military mint traveling with Caesar. Diademed female head (Clementia?) right, wearing oak wreath; LII (=52, Caesar’s age) behind / Trophy of Gallic arms; oval shield to left, axe surmounted by animal’s head to right. Crawford 452/2; CRI 11; Sydenham 1009; Julia 26. VF, toned, obverse graffiti. ($500) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Corbitt & Hunter in 1979 for @ $100.

3106.

The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Late 48-47 BC. Fourrée Denarius (17mm, 3.27 g, 5h). Military mint traveling with Caesar in North Africa. Diademed head of Venus right / Aeneas advancing left, head facing, holding palladium and Anchises. Cf. Crawford 458/1; cf. CRI 55; cf. Sydenham 1013; cf. RSC 12. Near VF, toned, broken and scratched, revealing copper core. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

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3107.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony and Octavian. Autumn 41 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.76 g, 6h). Bare head of Antony right / Bare head of Octavian right. Crawford 528/3; CRI 251; Sydenham 1194; RSC 2. Near VF, toned, strike a little unevern, banker’s mark on reverse. ($200) Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Subak and R. S. Yeoman in 1977 for @ $12.

3108.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony and Octavian. Late 40-early 39 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.71 g, 2h). Military mint traveling with Antony in Syria(?). Bare head of Antony right / Bare head of Octavian right. Crawford 528/3; CRI 251; Sydenham 1194; RSC 2. VF, attractively toned, obverse graffiti and bankers’ marks on Antony’s face, S-shaped bankers mark in reverse field. ($500) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Walter Sheridan in 2003 for @ $200.

3109.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony and Octavian. Late 40-early 39 BC. Fourrée Denarius (18mm, 3.31 g, 5h).

Imitating issue of military mint traveling with Antony in Syria(?). Bare head of Antony right / Bare head of Octavian right. Cf. Crawford 528/3; cf. CRI 251; cf.Sydenham 1194; cf. RSC 2. Near VF, toned, scrapes and delaminations, plating broken in spots . ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Sheridan 2003 @ $20.

3110.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony and Octavia. Summer-autumn 39 BC. AR Cistophorus (25mm, 10.85 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 coiled snakes. RPC I 2201; CRI 262; Sydenham 1197; RSC 2. Fine, toned with some find patina, obverse scratches. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Lincoln Higgie in 1972 for @ $65.

3111.

The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. Autumn 32-spring 31 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.53 g, 3h). Legionary issue.

Patrae(?) mint. ANT . AVG III VIR . R . P . C, praetorian galley right / LEG XVI, aquila between two signa. Crawford 544/31; CRI 372; Sydenham 1236; RSC 48. Good Fine, toned, scratches, banker’s mark. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Coin show purchase in 1974 @ for $20.

3112.

The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 30-summer 29 BC. AR Brockage Denarius (19mm, 3.77 g, 12h). Italian (Rome?) mint. Bare head right / Incuse image of obverse. Cf. CRI 419; cf. RIC I 265a; cf. RSC 119. VF, mottled toning.

Excellent portrait of Octavian. Rare. ($500) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Sheridan in 2003 for @ $200.

3113.

Lot of three (3) AR Denarii. Various moneyers. Group lot of 3 Roman Republican AR Denarii: Cn. Gellius.

138 B.C. Crawford 232/1. VF. Broken and repaired; L. Pomponius Cn.f. 118 BC. Serrate. Narbo mint. Crawford 282/4.

Near VF, deposits, heavily scratched; and C. Vibius C.f. Pansa. 90 BC. Possibly a contemporary imitation. Near Fine.

($100) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3114.

Lot of three (3) silver coins. Various moneyers. Group lot of three (3) Roman Republican AR: L. Rubrius Dossenus. 87 BC. AR Quinarius. Crawford 348/4. Near VF; C. Norbanus. 83 BC. AR Denarius. Crawford 357/1b Near VF. Holed and plugged; and T. Vettius Sabinus. 66 BC. Serrate Fourrée Denarius. Crawford 404/1. Near Fine. Plating missing. ($100) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3115.

Lot of two (2) silver coins. Imperatorial period. Group lot of two (2) Roman Imperatorial AR. Mn. Cordius Rufus. 46 BC. AR Denarius. Crawford 463/1a. Fine; and Mark Antony. 39 BC. AR Quinarius. Crawford 529/4b. VF. Roughness, edge chipped. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

3116.

Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.68 g, 6h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?). Struck 17-16 BC. Bare head right / Capricorn right, holding globe attached to rudder between hooves; cornucopia above its back.

RIC I 126; RSC 21. VF, toned, edge cut, scratches and banker’s mark on obverse. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex B.A. Seaby 1958 @ $35.

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3117.

Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.71 g, 6h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck 15 BC. Bare head right / Bull butting left lashing his tail; IMP X in exergue. RIC I 169; Lyon 21; BMCRE 548; RSC 141; BN 1389-90.

Neart VF, lightly toned, a few scratches. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Corbitt & Hunter 1979 @ $120.

3118.

Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Denarius fourree (18mm, 2.92 g, 6h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. 15-13 BC. Bare head right / IMP•X in exergue, bull butting right. RIC I 167a; RSC 137. Good Fine, lightly toned, scratches, breaks in plating. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Sheridan @$12.

3119.

Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ As (21mm, 10.59 g, 3h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck circa 15-10 BC. Laureate head right / Front elevation of the Altar of Lugdunum, decorated with the corona civica between laurels, flanked by nude male figures; to left and right, Victories on columns, facing one another. RIC I 230, Lyon 73. VF, brown surfaces, minor areas of flat strike. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Coin Show c.1955 @ $3.

3120.

Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.49 g, 12h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck 2 BC to AD 4.

Laureate head right / Caius and Lucius Caesars standing facing, holding shields and spears between them; simpulum and lituus above. RIC I 207; RSC 43. Fine, lightly toned. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex coin show @ $10.

3121.

Divus Augustus. Died AD 14. Æ As (27mm, 10.77 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Tiberius, circa AD 22-30.

DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER, radiate head of left / PROVIDENT in exergue, S C across field, ornate altar enclosure with double paneled door. RIC I 81 (Tiberius); BMCRE 146 (Tiberius); Cohen 228. VF, brown surfaces. ($400) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Bill Spenser 1979 @ $50.

3122.

Divus Augustus. Died AD 14. Æ As (26mm, 10.89 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Tiberius, circa AD 34-37.

Radiate head of Divus Augustus left / Eagle standing facing on globe, head right. RIC I 82 (Tiberius); Cohen 247. Sear 1790 . Near VF, dark green patina. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Bill Spenser 1979 @ $20.

3123.

Divus Augustus. Died AD 14. Æ Dupondius (30mm, 14.28 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Gaius (Caligula), AD 37-41. DIVVS AVGVSTVS, S C across field, radiate head left / CONSENSV SENAT ET EQ ORDIN P Q R, Gaius (Caligula) seated left on curule chair, holding a laurel branch in extended right hand and globe in left hand. RIC I 56 (Gaius); MIR 3, 11-5; BMCRE 90 (Gaius); BN 137 (Caligula); Cohen 87. Good Fine, brown patina, scratch on reverse.

($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex. George Beach 2005 @ $75.

3124.

Agrippa. Died 12 BC. Æ As (27mm, 10.89 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Gaius (Caligula), AD 37-41. Head left, wearing rostral crown / Neptune standing left, holding dolphin and trident. RIC I 58 (Gaius). Near VF, brown patina, some roughness and scratches. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex ANA National convention c.1980 @ $38.

Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa was Augustus’ “right-hand man”, a close friend whose political and military skills accelerated his rise to power. Although Agrippa was of humble birth, a social class below Augustus, he was showered with honors and held many important military commands and offices. In 21 BC, Augustus gave his daughter Julia in marriage to Agrippa, clearly marking him as the chosen heir, and in 17 Augustus formally adopted Agrippa to ensure a smooth succession. Agrippa’s preeminence in political affairs was demonstrated in 13 BC when two of the three moneyers included him on their coin types. He died abruptly the following year, forcing Augustus, reluctantly perhaps, to name Tiberius as his successor. Agrippa’s daughter, Agrippina the elder, later married Germanicus and bore him several children, including the future emperor Gaius Caligula, who honored his maternal grandfather by striking this handsome copper coin with his portrait. The reverse image of Neptune recalls Agrippa’s role as admiral at the naval battle of Actium

3125.

Nerva to Antoninus Pius. Includes: Nerva. AD 96-98. Æ Dupondius. RIC II 99 // Trajan. AD 98-117. Æ Sestertius. RIC II 430 var. // Antoninus Pius, with Marcus Aurelius as Caesar. AD 138-161. Æ Dupondius. RIC III 1207.

Poor to Fine. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Three (3) coins in lot. ($100) From the Ken Bressett collection.

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3126.

Tiberius. AD 14-37. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.68 g, 7h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Group 1, struck AD 15-18.

TILaureate head right, one ribbon on shoulder / Livia (as Pax) seated right, holding scepter and olive branch; plain chair legs; two lines below throne. RIC I 25; Lyon 143; Calicó 305d; BMCRE 30–3; BN 13–5; Biaggi 169. Good Fine, scattered marks, mount removed from reverse. Well centered. ($1500) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Corbitt & Hunter 1979 @ $130.

3127.

Tiberius. AD 14-37. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.64 g, 12h). “Tribute Penny” type. Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Group 4, struck AD 18-35. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head right / PONTIF MAXIM, Livia (as Pax) seated right, holding scepter and olive branch; footstool, ornate chair legs, one line below throne. RIC I 30; Lyon 150; RSC 16a.

Good VF, toned. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex. Roy Miller 1978 @ $100.

3128.

Tiberius. AD 14-37. Æ As (29mm, 10.72 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck 15-16 AD. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VII, bare head left / PONT MAXIM TRIBVN POTEST XVII, S C across field, Livia draped, seated right, holding patera and sceptre, feet on footstool; ornate chair legs. RIC I 34; BMCRE 68; Cohen 18. VF, black and red-brown patina, roughness. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex. George Beach 2007 @ $75.

3129.

Tiberius. AD 14-37. Æ As (27mm, 10.67 g, 6h). Struck AD 21-22. Bare head left / Legend around large SC. RIC I 44; BMCRE 91; Cohen 25. VF, brown surfaces, light roughness. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex CNG auction 138, lot 207. $240.

3130.

Drusus. Caesar, AD 19-23. Æ Dupondius (28mm, 10.65 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 21-22. Veiled, diademed, and draped bust of Livia (?) as Pietas right / Legend around large S C. Livia was the wife of Augustus, and mother of Tiberius. RIC I 43 (Tiberius); Cohen 1. Near Fine, green-brown patina. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex coin show @ $9.

The personification on the obverse of this type has long been traditionally identified with Livia, the mother of Tiberius; Sutherland accordingly followed this conclusion, though with some hesitation. Drusus Caesar’s name in the legend dates it squarely to the period shortly before his death in 23 AD and as part of the larger series extolling imperial virtues and dynastic succession. Only, three years before, Drusus’ wife Livilla gave birth to twin sons . Thus, as Pietas, Livilla would have been a more logical model for Pietas than Livia, who by then was in her late 70s. Livilla had fulfilled her familial duty by producing heirs for a new, Claudian dynasty. At the same time, Sejanus, Tiberius’ praefectus praetorio was on the ascendant and he attempted to ally himself with the imperial family by marrying Drusus’ widow. Rumors had already been circultating that he had had a hand in the death of Drusus; these implications spread to Livilla as well who was soon revealed as having had an affair with Sejanus, even before Drusus’ death

3131.

Germanicus. Died AD 19. Æ Dupondius (30mm, 15.39 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). VF, pleasing dark brown patina. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex coin collection of R. S. Yeoman c.1972 @ $125.

Like his great-grandfather Augustus did with Divus Julius Caesar, Gaius ‘Caligula’ had coins struck which honored his father, the great general Germanicus.

3132.

Germanicus. Died AD 19. Æ As (28mm, 10.29 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Claudius, AD 42-43. Bare head right / Rome mint. Struck under Claudius, circa AD 42-43. GERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N, bare head right / TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P around large S C. RIC I 106 (Claudius); BMCRE 215; Cohen 9. Near VF, brown patina . ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased at the ANA coin show c. 1959 for @ $39.

3133.

Agrippina Senior. Died AD 33. Æ Sestertius (33mm, 22.96 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Claudius, AD 5054. Draped bust right / Legend around large S • C, countermarked NCAPR. RIC I 102 (Claudius); Pangerl 1. Host coin Fine, c/m Near VF, light brown patina. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Spencer 1984 @ $50.

This countermark, one of the most common imperial cointermarks, 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, pg. 132ff. The mark indicated that these coins had been examined by a committee and found suitable for continued use in circulation

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3134.

Gaius (Caligula), with Agrippina Senior. AD 37-41. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.74 g, 12h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck AD 37-38. Laureate head of Gaius (Caligula) right / Draped bust of Agrippina right. RIC I 14 (Rome mint); Lyon 169; RSC 2. VF, attractively toned, scattered marks in field. A splendid pair of bold portraits. ($4000) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Pegasi Auctions 444, 2011 @ $3,700.

The accession of Gaius (Caligula) to the imperial throne on the death of his great-uncle Tiberius signalled a kind of “golden age” in that for the first time, not only did a direct biological descendant of Augustus become emperor, but one who could also claim a direct link with several important Republican figures. Through his mother, Agrippina Sr., Gaius was descended from Augustus, and also Agrippa, the victor of Actium. Gaius’ father Germanaicus was the son of Nero Claudius Drusus and nephew of Tiberius, sons of Augustus’ widow, Livia. Through his mother Antonia, Germanicus was the grandson of Mark Antony and Octavia, the sister of Augustus. Accordingly, many of his coins recall his dynastic connections to both the Julians and the Claudians as well as his own family, and included in their designs his mother and his three sisters

3135.

Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Æ As (27mm, 10.36 g, 6h). Struck 37-38 AD. C. CAESAR. AVG. GERMANICVS. PON. M. TR. POT, bare head left / VESTA above, S-C across field, Vesta seated left, holding patera and sceptre. RIC I 38; BMCRE 46; BN 54; Cohen 27. VF, brown patina. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex CNG Electronic Auction 292, lot 361.

3136.

Caligula, Claudius & Domitian. Includes: Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. RIC I 39 // Claudius. AD 41-54. RIC I 90 // Domitian. AD 81-96. RIC II 123. Fine to VF, roughness. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Three (3) coins in lot. ($100) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3137.

Claudius. AD 41-54. Æ Sestertius (35mm, 23.81 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 41-42. Laureate head right / Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising hem of dress. RIC I 99; von Kaenel Type 55. Fine, light brown patina.

($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased at ANA coin show c. 1960 for @ $75.

The sestertius was a quarter denarius and was a major part of the Roman coinage system in Imperial times. The issues of Claudius with the reverse of Spes, a goddess of particular interest to the emperor, were quite large, and usually bear a fine portrait. They were so popular with the troops on the frontier that many local imitations were produced.

3138.

Claudius. AD 41-54. Æ Dupondius (30mm, 13.49 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 41-42. Bare head left / Ceres seated left on throne, holding two stalks of grain and long torch. RIC I 94; von Kaenel Type 58. Fine, green and brown surfaces, some minor roughness. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Tatham in 1952 for @ $10.

3139.

Claudius. AD 41-54. Æ As (29mm, 9.27 g, 6h). Bare head left / Constantia standing left, raising hand and holding spear. RIC I 95; von Kaenel Type 61. About VF, red-brown surfaces, some green on reverse, minor roughness.

($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased at ANA coin show c. 1959 for @ $35 .

3140.

Claudius. AD 41-54. Æ Quadrans (17mm, 2.52 g, 6h). Struck AD 42. Hand left, holding scales; PNR below / Legend around large S • C. RIC I 91; von Kaenel Type 68. Good VF, dark green-brown patina, some deposits.

($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Eric Engstrom collection (CNG Electronic auction 373, 20 April 2016), lot 357 for @ $130.

3141.

Claudius. AD 41-54. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.67 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 49-50. Laureate head right / Nemesis walking right, holding out fold of drapery below chin, and holding winged caduceus over serpent before. RIC I 47; von Kaenel Type 28; RSC 61. Good VF, light tone with a hint of golden iridescence around devices. Bold strike and excellent silver quality, bold portrait. ($3000) rom the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex. CNG Electronic Auction 186 (April 2008), lot 147 @ $1,983.

3142.

Nero. AD 54-68. Æ As (27mm, 11.29 g, 6h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck circa AD 65. Bare head right, globe at point of neck / Victory flying left, holding shield inscribed SPQR. RIC I 477; WCN 574; Lyon 150. Fine, dark surfaces, roughness. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex ANA coin show c. 1960 @ $10.

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3143.

Nero. AD 54-68. Æ As (27mm, 8.49 g, 6h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck circa AD 65. Bare head right, globe at point of neck; c/m: S P Q R within rectangular incuse / Victory flying left, holding shield inscribed SPQR. RIC I 477; WCN 574; Lyon 150; for c/m: Pangerl 26. Host coin Near Fine, c/m VF, brown surfaces. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex. George Beach 2009 @ $175.

This rare countermark, S(enatvs) P(opvlvs) Q(ve) R(omanvs), is found almost exclusively on Nero’s asses placed horizontally on the imperial neck. It was applied in Gallia Lugdunensis, either by the administration of Julius Vindex, during his revolt, or that of Galba between March and June of AD 68

Port of Ostia Sestertius 3144.

Nero. AD 54-68. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 23.10 g, 6h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck circa AD 66. Laureate head left, globe at point of bust / Port of Ostia with seven ships within the harbor, at the top is a pharus surmounted by a statue of Neptune, below is a reclining figure of Tiber, holding a rudder and dolphin. RIC I 181; BNC 134. Good Fine, brown patina. Rare. ($2000) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Hans M.F. Schulman 1965 @ $950.

While Julius Caesar recognized the value of expanding Rome’s port facilitites at Ostia, it was Claudius who began actual building in 42 AD. As part of the construction, one of Caligula’s pleasure galleys was scuttled and filled with cement; above it was constructed a lighthouse surmounted by a statue of Neptune. Although the actual date of completion is not certain, it must have occurred shortly before this sestertius was minted. A further expansion of the facilities was required under Trajan

3145.

Nero. AD 54-68. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.21 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 65-66. NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS, laureate head right / SALVS in exergue, Salus, draped, seated left on ornamented throne, holding patera in right hand and resting left at side. RIC I 60; RSC 314; BMCRE 90-3; BN 228. Near EF, lightly toned, minor porosity, trace deposits, small edge flaw. Superb portrait. ($1000) rom the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from David Vagi in 2005 for @ $450.

The symbolism of this reverse type is twofold: to commemorate the building of a temple to Salus, and to call for the continued protection of Nero following the disastrous Pisonian Conspiracy. Events of the years AD 64-65 defined the subsequent reputation of Nero as a cruel and self-indulgent ruler. In AD 64, a large section of central Rome burned; Nero’s reputed singing of the destruction of Troy during the fire led to the later association of him “fiddling” as the city burned. Within the charred remains of the city’s center, Nero constructed the Domus Aurea, or Golden House, so named because of the gilded tiles on its exterior. Nero’s “excesses” resulted in a conspiracy to overthrow and replace him with Gaius Calpurnius Piso.

3146.

Nero. AD 54-68. Æ Sestertius (34mm, 26.42 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 65. Laureate bust right / Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory and spear; shields around. RIC I 281; WCN 138. VF, brown and green surfaces, some roughness. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex B.A. Seaby 1959 @ £13.

The seated figure of Roma on this sestertius of 65 AD celebrates Nero’s rebuilding of parts of the city after the great fire of the previous year

3147.

Nero. AD 54-68. Æ As (26mm, 12.32 g, 7h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 65. Laureate head left / Temple of Janus with latticed window to left and closed doors to right. RIC I 306 or 307. VF, light brown patina, slight edge bend.

($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex local coin show c. 1960 @ $13.50.

The temple doors were only closed when there was peace all over the Roman world: that did not happen very often. We know that they were closed twice during the reign of Augustus and, in 66 after Corbulo’s defeat of the Parthians; Nero was the only emperor to show the temple on his coins and it seems likely thatthe doors were mostly kept shut even in times of war

3148.

Civil War. AD 68-69. AR Denarius (18mm, 2.99 g, 6h). Uncertain mint in Southern Gaul. Diademed, veiled and draped bust of Vesta right, holding lighted torch / Jupiter seated left in distyle temple, holding eagle in his right hand and scepter in his left. RIC I 128; BMC 70, Pl. 51, 22; RSC 368 (Galba). Fine, porosity, pits on obverse, reverse slightly off center. Rare. ($400) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex B. A. Seaby pre-1959 @ £30.

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3149.

Galba. AD 68-69. Fourrée Denarius (18mm, 2.56 g, 6h). Uncertain mint in Gaul. Struck circa April-late autumn AD 68. Galba, in military attire, galloping right, extending right hand / Bareheaded and draped bust of Hispania right; two javelins behind, round shield below, two stalks of grain before. Cf. RIC I 86; cf. RSC 76. Near VF, toned, scratches and scrapes, breaks in plating. Rare. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex B. A. Seaby pre-1959 @ £10.

On April 2nd or 3rd AD 68 Galba was hailed imperator by Spanish legions at Carthago Nova. Refusing to accept the title, he acted as legatus of the Senate and Roman people. Galba was openly supportive of the revolt of Vindex who also had the support of the Arverni and Remi among other of the Gallic tribes. At Vesontio in May of that year, the rival armies of Verginius and Vindex clashed, resulting in the death of Vindex and the utter destruction of his army. Shaken at the failure of Vindex, Galba stated publicly that he would not attempt to seize the empire. In the middle of June Galba was appointed princeps by the Senate upon the death of Nero. One of Galba’s main motivations for supporting Vindex’s revolt had been the role of the Senate in restoring constitutional freedom

3150.

Galba. AD 68-69. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.31 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck circa July AD 68 - January AD 69. Bare head right / S P Q R / O B/C S in three lines within oak wreath. RIC I 167; RSC 287. Good VF, toned. ($1000) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 312 (19 October 2013) lot 186 @ $1,286.

3151.

Galba. AD 68-69. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.26 g, 6h). Rome mint. Laureate head right / Livia standing left, holding patera and scepter. RIC I 224; RSC 58. Good Fine, lightly toned. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Bill Rosenbloom at coin show 2005 @ $325.

Galba showed marked respect to Livia Augusta, to whose favor he owed great influence during her lifetime and by whose last will he almost became a rich man; for he had the largest bequest among her legatees, one of fifty million sesterces, that was never paid

3152.

Galba. AD 68-69. Æ Sestertius (33mm, 23.75 g, 6h). Rome mint, 3rd officina. 4th emission, circa October AD 68. SER GALBA • IMP • CAESAR AVG • TR P, laureate and draped bust right / LIBERTAS PVBLICA, S C across field, Libertas standing left, holding pileus and vindicta. RIC I 388. Fine, rough brown surfaces. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex pre-1964 ANA coin show @ $20.

3153.

Galba. AD 68-69. Æ Dupondius (27mm, 13.22 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa September-December AD 68.

Laureate head right / Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae. RIC I 368; Cohen 154. Good Fine, brown and tan patina, roughness. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex old collection @ $9.50.

3154.

Otho. AD 69. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.15 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck 9 March - 17 April AD 69. Bare head right / Securitas standing left, holding wreath, cradling long scepter in left arm. RIC I 10; RSC 15. Near VF, light scratches beneath old toning, minor deposits. ($750) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Bill Rosenbloom at coin show 2005 @ $375.

3155.

Vitellius. AD 69. AR Denarius (18mm, 2.80 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa late April-20 - December AD 69.

Laureate head right / Tripod-lebes surmounted by dolphin right; below, raven perched right. RIC I 109; RSC 111. VF, toned. ($500) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex David Vagi 2005 @ $285.

3156.

Vespasian. AD 69-79. Æ As (28mm, 9.40 g, 6h). “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Lugdunum (Lyon) mint.

Struck AD 77-78. Laureate head right; [globe at point of neck] / IVDA[EA] CAPT[A], palm tree; to left, collection of arms; to right, Jewess seated right in attitude of mourning; S C in exergue. RIC II 1233; Lyon 91; Hendin GBC 6, 6593.

Fine, brown and green patina, roughness, some cleaning marks on reverse. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Mark M. Salton in 1957 for @ $8.

3157.

Vespasian. AD 69-79. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.25 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck AD 74. Laureate head right / Winged caduceus. RIC II 703; RSC 362. VF, toned, some porosity. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Bill Higgie 1986 @ $3.50.

3158.

Titus. As Caesar, AD 69-79. Æ As (28mm, 10.03 g, 6h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck under Vespasian, AD 77-78. Laureate head right, globe at point of bust / Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt. RIC II 1273 (Vespasian). Good Fine, brown patina, scratches. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex. Corbitt & Hunter @ £5.

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3159.

Titus. As Caesar, AD 69-79. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.27 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 78-79. Laureate head right / Annona seated left, holding grain-ears. RIC II 218 (Vespasian); BMCRE 319 (Vespasian); RSC 17. VF, lightly toned, minor roughness, metal flaw on reverse. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 117 (29 June 2005), lot 232; Coin Galleries (24 August 1970), lot 78.

3160.

Titus. AD 79-81. Æ Sestertius (33mm, 22.46 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 80-81. IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR · P · P · P · COS · VIII ·, laureate head left / Spes standing left, holding flower and lifting dress; S C in field. RIC II 170. Fine, light brown patina, many flaws. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex old ANA purchase @ $15.

3161.

Domitian. AD 81-96. Fourrée Denarius (19mm, 2.67 g, 6h). Laureate bust right wearing aegis / Minerva standing left, holding spear. RIC II.1 -; BMCRE -; RSC -. VF, toned, breaks in plating. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Walt Sheridan 2003 @ $10.

3162.

Domitian. AD 81-96. Æ As (27mm, 11.68 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 87. Laureate head right / Juno Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia. RIC II.1 547. Good Fine, green-brown patina. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex old ANA purchase c.1962 @ $5.50.

3163.

Domitian. AD 81-96. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.37 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 90-91. Laureate head right / Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear; shield at side. RIC II.1 721; RSC 264. Good VF, bright, slightly granular surfaces. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 306 (10 July 2013), lot 366 @ $265.

3164.

Domitian. AD 81-96. Æ Sestertius (33.5mm, 20.59 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 90-91. Laureate head right / IOVI [VICTORI], S C in exergue, Jupiter seated left, holding Victory and sceptre. RIC II.1 702; BMCRE 474; Cohen 316. Fine, light brown river patina, some roughness in reverse field. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex old ANA purchase c.1962 @ $13.50.

3165.

Domitian. AD 81-96. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.08 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 92-93. Laureate head right / Minerva standing left, with thunderbolt and spear. RIC II.1 741; BMCRE 205; RSC 279. Near VF, toned, scratches.

($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie 1985 @ $5.

3166.

Nerva. AD 96-98. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.25 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck January AD 98. Laureate head right / Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC II 44; BMCRE 64; RSC 91. Good VF, lightly toned, some light cleaning marks, reverse a little soft. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex. CNG auction 127, lot 258, 2005 @ $150.

3167.

Trajan. AD 98-117. Æ As (28mm, 11.32 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 101-102. Laureate head right / Victory advancing left, holding shield inscribed SP/QR and palm branch; S-C across field. RIC II 434; Woytek 113c. VF, brown patina, some deposits. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group c.1993 @ $50.

3168.

Trajan. AD 98-117. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.19 g, 7h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 107-108. Laureate head right, slight drapery on left shoulder / Trophy consisting of tunic surmounted by helmet, round shield, oval shield and two swords, set on tree trunk; two spears, shield, and two swords set at base. RIC II 147b; Woytek 268bC; RSC 100. Good VF, toned with some darker patches on reverse, light mark on obverse. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Bill Higgie 1985 @$ 25.

3169.

Trajan. AD 98-117. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.17 g, 6h). “Dacia Captive” commemorative. Rome mint. Struck circa AD 107-108. Laureate bust right, slight drapery on shoulder / mourning Dacian seated left on pile of arms, with left foot on helmet; DAC CAP in exergue. RIC II 98; Woytek 283bD; RSC 120. VF, toned, scratches, deposits. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Corbitt & Hunter1979 @ £5.

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3170.

Trajan. AD 98-117. Æ Sestertius (35mm, 23.72 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 108-109/110. Laureate bust right, slight drapery / Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia; prow to left. RIC II 500; Woytek 329b; Banti 184. VF, light brown patina. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex B. A. Seaby c.1960 @ £15.

3171.

Trajan. AD 98-117. Fourrée Denarius (20mm, 3.18 g, 6h). Struck circa AD 116-117. Laureate bust right, slight drapery / Fortuna standing left, holding rudder set on ground and cornucopia; in background to left, forepart of ship. Cf. RIC II 122; cf. Woytek 271b; cf. RSC 87. Good VF, toned, scratches, deposits, some breaks in plating. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Walt Sheridan 2003 @ $12.

Marcus Ulpius Traianus was one of the greatest of all Roman emperors and came from a family that had long been settled in Italica, Spain. His father had a distinguished senatorial career, becoming consul in 70 and proconsul of Asia in 79/80. His son was born in Italica on 18 September 53 and followed a military career, rising to high rank under Domitian. After Domitian’s assassination the elderly emperor Nerva realized his position was insecure and adopted Trajan as his successor in Fall 97 to preclude any military moves against him. When Nerva died on 27 January 98, Trajan became emperor without any opposition

3172.

Lot of four (4) AR Denarii. Trajan and Antoninus Pius. Trajan. RIC II 291 var. and RIC II 334; Antoninus Pius.

RIC III 216a and RIC III 234. All toned. Fine to Near VF, first coin holed and plugged. ($150) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3173.

Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Dupondius or As (28mm, 13.30 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 130-138.

Laureate and draped bust right right / Spes advancing left, holding flower and hem of skirt. RIC II.3 2435. VF, dark brown patina, areas of roughness. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Bill Higgie 1974 @ $25.

3174.

Hadrian. AD 117-138. Lot of four (4) Æ Sestertii of Hadrian. Includes: Hadrian seated left on platform. RIC II 52 // Libertas seated left. RIC II 583b // Fides standing facing. RIC II 758 // Fortuna standing left. RIC II 759. Fair to Good Fine, one Hadrian rough. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Four (4) coins in lot. ($200) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3175.

Roman Military Diploma. Early 2nd century AD. (single tablets 100 x 136mm, 259.40 gm). Inscribed to an unknown horseman of cohort II Flavia Brittonum Equitata, serving under the governorship of Q. Pompeius Falco, governor of Britain for Hadrian. ($1000) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Richard Pearlman 2005 @ $617..

A Roman military diploma was a document inscribed in bronze certifying that the holder was honorably discharged from the Roman armed forces and/or had received the grant of Roman citizenship from the emperor as reward for service.

3176.

Sabina. Augusta, AD 128-136/7. AR Denarius (18mm, 2.94 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Hadrian, circa AD 134-138. Diademed and draped bust right / Concordia standing left, leaning on column, holding patera and double cornucopia. RIC II 390 (Hadrian); RSC 3a. Near VF, steel toning. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased in Kenosha, WI c.1963 @ $10.

3177.

Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Sestertius (33mm, 24.04 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 141-143.

Laureate head right / Genius of the Senate standing left, holding branch and scepter. RIC III 605a; Banti 164. VF, reddishbrown patina. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Sam Jillette (father of Penn) 1948 @ $15.

3178.

Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Sestertius (33mm, 27.24 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 151-152. Laureate bust right / Annona seated left, holding grain ears over modius and cornucopia. RIC III 891; Banti 29. Near VF, brown surfaces with some reddish encrustation on reverse. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex George Beach 2005 @ $95.

3179.

Diva Faustina Senior. Died AD 140/1. Æ Sestertius (33mm, 25.42 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, circa AD 141-146. Veiled and draped bust right / Pietas standing left, dropping incense over lighted altar and holding perfume box. RIC III 1146A (Pius); Banti 87. Fine, brown surface. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Corbitt & Hunter in 1981 for @ $20.

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3180.

Diva Faustina Senior. Died AD 140/1. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.38 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, circa AD 146-161. Draped bust right / Venus standing left, holding apple and shield. RIC III 366 (Pius); RSC 73.

VF, toned. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from George Beach in 2011 for @ $95.

3181.

Diva Faustina Senior. Died AD 140/1. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.25 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, circa AD 146-161. DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust right / CONSECR ATIO, peacock standing right, head left. RIC III 384 (Pius); RSC 175. VF, lightly toned, porosity, deposits. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Farther Vijda in Racine, WI, 1978 .

3182.

Lot of four (4) AR Denarii. Diva Faustina Senior and Faustina Junior. Diva Faustina Senior. RIC III 361 (Antoninus Pius), and RIC III 363 (Antoninus Pius); Faustina Junior. RIC III 507a (Antoninus Pius), and RIC III 676 (Marcus Aurelius). All toned. Fine or slightly better, a few scratches, one Faustina Junior with flan crack. ($200) From the Ken Bressett collection.

Faustina Junior was born around AD130 to Antoninus Pius and Faustina Senior. She was married to her cousin Marcus Aurelius in AD 145, and gave birth to the first of many children. To celebrate this she was given the title of Augusta, which made her superior in rank to her husband. Faustina was a devoted wife and mother, and accompanied her husband on military campaigns. Her son Commodus went on to become emperor after his fathers’ death, and her daughter Lucilla became Augusta when she married Lucius Verus. She died at the city of Halala in Anatolia in AD 175, plagued by baseless rumors about her infidelity

3183.

Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, AD 139-161. Æ Sestertius (30mm, 22.11 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 158.

Bareheaded bust right, slight drapery / Felicitas standing left, leaning on column, holding caduceus and scepter. RIC III 1345 (Pius). Near VF, greenish-brown patina, roughness, planchet flaw on reverse. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Lincoln Higgie in 1979 for @ $50.

3184.

Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 27.23 g, 11h). Rome mint. Struck AD 164. Laureate head right / Mars standing right, holding reversed spear and shield set on ground. RIC III 861; MIR 18, 87-6/30; Banti 449.

Near VF, green patina. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Old ANA purchase c.1960 for @ $18.

3185.

Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.40 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 166. Laureate head right / Pax standing left, holding olive branch and cornucopia. RIC III 146; MIR 18, 132-4/30; RSC 437. VF, lightly toned. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Joseph Lepczyk in 1977 for @ $35.

3186.

Marcus Aurelius. Lot of four (4) AR Denarii. Includes: Concordia seated left. RIC III – // Armenia seated left.

RIC III 80 // Armenia seated left. RIC III 81 // Honos standing left. RIC III 429. All toned. Good Fine to VF. The first coin seems to be unlisted anywhere and the date has to be incorrect. (Ken Bressett comment). LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Four (4) coins in lot. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

3187.

Marcus Aurelius & Lucius Verus. Lot of four (4) bronze issues. Includes: Marcus Aurelius. Æ Sestertius. RIC III 962 // Marcus Aurelius. Æ Sestertius. RIC III 1214 // Lucius Verus. Æ As. RIC III 1404 (Aurelius) // Lucius Verus. Æ Sestertius. RIC III 1476 (Aurelius). Fair to Fine. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Four (4) coins in lot. ($300) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3188.

Marcus Aurelius & Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. AR Denarius (2.85 g). 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); RSC 83 (Antony). Near VF, toned, some marks. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex B.A. Seaby 1959 @ $25.

3189.

Faustina Junior. Augusta, AD 147-175. AR Denarius set in ancient gold pendant mount (20mm, 4.13 g, 6h). Rome mint, struck under Antoninus Pius, AD 149-156. FAVSTINA AVG PII AVG FIL, draped bust facing right / CONCO-RDIA, Concordia seated left, holding flower, resting left elbow on cornucopiae. RIC III 502a (Pius); BMCRE 1086 (Pius); RSC 54. Coin VF with an attractive iridescent tone. Gold mount with suspension loop intact and wearable . ($600) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Lincoln Higgie in 1978 for @ $100.

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3190.

Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. Æ Sestertius (31mm, 23.13 g, 11h). Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius, AD 164. Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Verus seated left on curule chair set on low platform, placing his right hand on the head of King Sohaemus who is standing left below; three officers on platform with Verus. IMP II COS II / REX ARMEN DAT in exergue, RIC III 1371 (Aurelius); MIR 18, 92-16/35; BMCRE 1104; Cohen 161. Near VF, brown patina. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Lincoln Higgie and Walt Sheridan in 2003 for $250.

In AD 161 Vologases IV of Parthia attacked Armenia and installed his chief general on its throne. To counter the Parthian threat Verus set out for the east in AD 162. His army won significant victories and retook the capital. Sohaemus, a Roman citizen of Armenian heritage, was installed as the new client king.

3191.

Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. Æ Sestertius (29mm, 19.98 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 167. Laureate head right / Victory advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand, cradling palm frond in left arm. RIC III 1461 (Aurelius); MIR 18, 151-16/30; Banti 144; BMCRE 1324; Cohen 209. Fine, brown patina, rough surfaces. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Coin show purchase before 1967 for @ $8.

3192.

Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. Lot of two (2) AR Denarii. RIC III 491 (Marcus Aurelius) Some corrosion and removed from mount, deposits. Near VF; and RIC III 515 (Marcus Aurelius). Good Fine. ($150) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3193.

Lucilla. Augusta, AD 164-182. Æ Sestertius (29mm, 23.63 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 164-169.

Draped bust right / Juno seated left, holding patera and scepter. RIC III 1746 (Aurelius); MIR 18, 33-6e; Banti 20. Good Fine, hard green patina, encrustation. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Lincoln Higgie in 1978 for @ $20

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3194.

Commodus. AD 177-192. Æ Dupondius (25mm, 9.69 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 182. Head right wearing radiate crown / Annona standing left, holding grain ears over modius, and cornucopia. RIC III 334; MIR 18, 528-8/50.

Near VF, incomplete flan, minor roughness. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchase from Lincoln Higgie in 1978 for @ $25.

3195.

Commodus. AD 177-192. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.51 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 187. Laureate head right / Felicitas standing left, holding short caduceus and long scepter. RIC III 143; MIR 18, 720-4/30; RSC 523. VF, toned.

Commodus. AD 177-192. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.51 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 187. Laureate head right / Felicitas standing left, holding short caduceus and long scepter. RIC III 143; MIR 18, 720-4/30; RSC 523. VF, toned. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex CNG Auction 375 (March 2016), lot 694 (hammer price $200).

3196.

Commodus. AD 177-192. Æ Sestertius (30mm, 20.38 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 189. Laureate head right / MART PACAT P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII COS V P P, S C across field, Mars standing left, holding branch and spear. RIC III 527; BMCRE 625; MIR 18, 776-6/30; Cohen 352. Near VF, green patina, roughness. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Coin show purchase before 1967 for @ $30.

3197.

Crispina. Augusta, AD 178-182. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.24 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Commodus.

Draped bust right / DIS GENI TALI BVS, lighted altar of rectangular shape. RIC III 281 (Commodus); MIR 18, 8-4a; RSC 15. VF, toned. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from B.A. Seaby in 1959 for @ $6.

3198.

Crispina. Augusta, AD 178-182. Æ Sestertius (30mm, 25.37 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Commodus.

Draped bust right / Salus seated left, holding in right hand a patera from which she feeds a snake coiled around altar, resting left arm on back of chair. RIC III 672a (Commodus); MIR 18, 17-6a; Banti 14. Near VF, brown patina with some reddish encrustation. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Corbitt & Hunter c.1981 for @ ?6.

3199.

Crispina. Augusta, AD 178-182. Æ Dupondius or As (26mm, 10.06 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Commodus. Draped bust right / LAETITIA, Laetitia standing facing, head left, holding wreath and rudder set on globe.

RIC III 683 (Commodus). BMCRE 435. MIR 18, 14-7a. Good Fine, brown patina. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Coin show purchase c.1960 for @ $2.

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3200.

Didius Julianus. AD 193. Fourrée Denarius (18mm, 2.76 g, 7hh). Rome mint. Laureate head right / Concordia standing facing, head left, holding aquila and signum, each set on ground. RIC IV 1; RSC 2. Fair, toned, plating broken in areas. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Joel Malter in 1969 for @ $25.

3201.

Clodius Albinus. As Caesar, AD 193-195. AR Denarius (18mm, 2.93 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 194-195.

Bare head right / SAEC FRVGIF COS II, Saeculum Frugiferum, radiate, wearing cloak around waist, standing left, holding trident and short caduceus. RIC IV 8; RSC 65. Good VF, lightly toned, flan crack. Very rare. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex. CNG Electronic Auction 375 (1 June 2016). Lot 695.

3202.

Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.03 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 195. Laureate head right / ARAB ADIAB, COS II P P. Victory advancing left, holding wreath and trophy. RIC IV 64; RSC 50. VF. Very rare. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Bill Higgie in 1977 for @ $35.

3203.

Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. Æ Sestertius (28mm, 24.77 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 195. Laureate head right / Minerva standing left, holding spear and round shield. RIC IV 689; Banti 85. Good Fine, brown patina with patches of green. Rare, only one example in CoinArchives. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Coin show purchase before 1967 for @ $22.

3204.

Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.76 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 204. Laureate head right / Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia. RIC IV 261; RSC 135. Good VF, toned, edge split.

($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Corbitt & Hunter c.1981 for @ $5.

3205.

Lot of four (4) AR Denarii. Septimius Severus and Julia Domna. Includes: Septimius Severus. Victory advancing left. RIC IV 64 // Julia Domna. Pietas standing left. RIC IV 572 (Septimius Severus) // Pietas standing left.

RIC IV 574 (Septimius Severus) // Pudicitia seated facing. RIC IV 385 (Caracalla). All toned. Fine to VF. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Four (4) coins in lot. ($200) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3206.

Caracalla. As Caesar, AD 196-198. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.78 g, 8h). Rome mint. Struck AD 196-198. Bareheaded and draped bust right / Lituus, apex, bucranium, and simpulum. RIC IV 6; RSC 53. VF, toned, some encrustation, weakly struck in spots. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Walter Sheridan for @$35.

The reverse calls Caracalla “emperor to be”, a title accorded otherwise only to Titus as Caesar.

3207.

Caracalla. AD 198-217. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.52 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 200. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Caracalla, as Sol, standing facing, head left, holding globe and reversed spear. RIC IV 30a; RSC 413.

Good VF, toned. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Corbitt and Hunter 1977 @ £6.

3208.

Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ Sestertius (30mm, 17.59 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 212-213. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Securitas seated right on throne, holding scepter; altar to right. RIC IV 512a; Banti 116. Fine, brown patina, minor roughness. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex coin show purchase before 1967 @ $10.

3209.

Caracalla. AD 198-217. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.34 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 214. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, laureate head right / P M TR P XVII COS IIII P P, Jupiter standing left, holding thunder bolt in right hand, scepter in left; to left, eagle standing left, head right. RIC IV 240; BMCRE 94; RSC 239. VF, lightly toned, porosity, reverse deposits. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln W. Higgie c. 1968 @ $33.

On 19 February 197, Septimius Severus defeated Clodius Albinus at Lugdunum (modern Lyon). Albinus committed suicide. Legionaries sacked the town. Septimius Severus returned to Rome and had about 30 of Albinus’ supporters in the Senate executed. It is easy to imagine how Caracalla grew up to murder his brother, and thousands of others including nearly the entire young male population of Alexandria, Egypt

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3210.

Caracalla. AD 198-217. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.19 g, 12h). Laodicea ad Mare mint. Struck AD 199. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Spes walking left, holding flower in right hand, raising hem of skirt with left. RIC IV 341b; RSC 600a. Good VF, toned. Well struck and attractive. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Joel Malter 1967 @ 35.

3211.

Lot of four (4) AR Denarii. Caracalla & Geta. Caracalla, as Caesar, RIC IV 13a; as Caesar, RIC IV 11; as Augustus, RIC IV 54b; and Geta, as Caesar, (fourrée) RIC IV 51.. All toned. Near VF to VF. ($300) From the Ken Bressett collection.

Septimius Severus waged his last military campaign against the Caledionians on the northern border of Britain, where he himself died at his campaign headquarters at York in February 211 AD. Among those who accompanied him on the campaign were his wife Julia Domna, and his two quarrelsome sons, Caracalla and Geta. The campaign was in full swing in 208 AD and continued until 211 AD, being led by Septimius and Caracalla, with the latter taking supreme command after his father had fallen ill. The two often did not agree on matters of strategy, and we are told that at one point Caracalla became so angry that he appeared ready to stab his father in the back before the whole of the army. Upon Severus’ death, Caracalla made peace with the Caledonians on less-than-favorable terms which required the Romans retreat to the agreed border of Hadrian’s Wall. Though the campaign had not been a total success, the quarrelling co-emperors Caracalla and Geta made the best possible use of the war in their propaganda, with the British campaign being widely celebrated on coinage

3212.

Plautilla. Augusta, AD 202-205. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.30 g, 12h). Laodicea ad Mare mint. Struck under Septimius Severus and Caracalla, AD 202. Draped bust right / Hilaritas standing left, holding palm frond set on ground and cornucopia. RIC IV 371 (Caracalla); RSC 14. Good VF, toned with some light iridescence. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex B.A. Seaby 1959 @ £8/6s.

3213.

Geta. As Caesar, AD 198-209. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.72 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Septimius Severus, circa AD 200-205. Bareheaded and draped bust right / Nobilitas standing facing, head right, holding scepter and palladium.

RIC IV 13a; RSC 90. Good VF, toned, minor edge splits, deposits. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex. Bill Higgie 1968 @ $13.

3214.

Macrinus. AD 217-218. AR Denarius (19mm, 2.24 g, 6h). Rome mint, 3rd officina. 1st emission, AD 217.

Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt and scepter; to left, small figure of Macrinus standing right. RIC IV 76; Clay Issue 1; RSC 37. VF, porous surfaces. ($100) Ex Classical Numismatic Group 378 (13 July 2016), lot 518 @ $137.

3215.

Julia Maesa. Augusta, AD 218-224/5. AR Denarius (19mm, 2.77 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 218-220.

Draped bust right / Pudicitia seated left on throne, holding scepter. RIC IV 268 (Elagabalus); Thirion 412; RSC 36. Good VF, toned. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex B.A. Seaby 1970 @ £20.

3216.

Julia Maesa. Augusta, AD 218-224/5. Æ Sestertius (29mm, 12h) (33mm, 29.17 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Elagabalus, AD 218-220. Draped bust right, wearing stephane / Pietas standing left, holding acerrum and extending hand over lighted altar to left. RIC IV 414 (Elagabalus); Thiron 408; Banti 6. Near VF, light brown patina, smoothed.

($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Corbitt and Hunter in 1975 for @ $142.

3217.

Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.24 g, 12h). Rome mint. 6th emission, AD 226.

Laureate and draped bust right / Annona standing facing, head left, holding cornucopia and sacrificing over altar to left.

RIC IV 133; BMCRE 341; RSC 23. Good VF, toned. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Corbitt and Hunter in 1975 for @ $10.

3218.

Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. AR Denarius (19mm, 2.78 g, 1h). Rome mint. 6th emission, AD 226.

Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Severus Alexander standing left, sacrificing from patera over altar and holding scroll. RIC IV 55; BMCRE 373-5; RSC 289. VF, toned. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Corbitt and Hunter in 1975 for @ $14.

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3219.

Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.01 g, 6h). Rome mint. 7th emission, AD 227.

Laureate and draped bust right / Severus Alexander standing left, sacrificing from patera over tripod and holding scroll.

RIC IV 70; BMCRE 433-5; RSC 325. Good VF, toned, clashed reverse die. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Ponterio & Associates in 1997 for @ $50.

3220.

Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.19 g, 12h). Rome mint, 14th emission, AD 231.

Laureate bust right, with slight drapery on far shoulder / Providentia standing left, holding anchor, and grain ears over modius to left. RIC IV 252; BMCRE 813-4; RSC 508b. Good VF, lightly toned, deposits. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Ponterio & Associates in 1997 for @ $50.

3221.

Lot of three (3) Æ Sestertii. Severus Alexander & Julia Mamaea. Severus Alexander. RIC IV 440; RIC IV 525; and Julia Mamaea. RIC IV 676. Near VF, one Severus Alexander with rough reverse. ($200) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3222.

Julia Mamaea. Augusta, AD 222-235. AR Denarius (20mm, 4.13 g, 6h). Rome mint. 13th emission, 1st phase, AD 231. Draped bust right, wearing stephane / Juno seated left, holding infant(?) and flower. RIC IV 341; BMCRE 758 (Severus Alexander); RSC 32. Good VF, toned. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from B.A. Seaby in 1974 for @ $40.

3223.

Maximinus I. AD 235-238. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.63 g, 6h). Rome mint. 2nd emission, AD 236. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Salus enthroned left, feeding from patera held in her right hand a snake coiled around an altar, resting her left arm on armrest. RIC IV 14; BMCRE 99; RSC 85a. Good VF, toned. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Corbitt and Hunter in 1975 for @ $20.

3224.

Gordian III. AD 238-244. AR Antoninianus (21mm, 5.43 g, 12h). Rome mint, 6th officina. 1st emission, AD 238. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond. RIC IV 5; RSC 357. Good VF, toned, encrustation. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Dorchester Hoard; purchased from Joe Powers in 1950 for @ $2.

3225.

Gordian III. AD 238-244. AR Antoninianus (24mm, 3.40 g, 6h). Rome mint, 2nd officina. 3rd emission, mid AD 239. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Roma seated left on shield, holding Victory and spear. RIC IV 38; RSC 312. Good VF, toned, some encrustation. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Corbitt and Hunter in 1975 for @ $15.

3226.

Gordian III. AD 238-244. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 4.78 g, 7h). Rome mint, 5th officina. 3rdd emission, mid AD 239. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Virtus standing left, holding olive branch and spear; shield at side.

RIC IV 39; RSC 383. VF, deposits. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Corbitt and Hunter in 1975 for @ $15.

3227.

Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ Sestertius (28mm, 19.62 g, 12h). Rome mint, 6th officina. 6th emission, AD 240.

Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Gordian standing left, holding parazonium and sacrificing out of patera over lighted tripod to left; S C flanking. RIC IV 292a; Banti 67. VF, light brown patina. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Coin show purchase for @ $20.

3228.

Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ Sestertius (27mm, 14.76 g, 12h). Rome mint, 6th officina. 8th emission, late AD 240. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Emperor standing right, holding spear and globe. RIC IV 305a. Near VF, green-brown patina, some roughness. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Bill Higgie in 1970 for @ $10.

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3229.

Gordian III. AD 238-244. AR Antoninianus (21mm, 4.01 g, 1h). Rome mint, 4th officina. 8th-11th emissions, AD 240-243. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVTI AVGVSTI, the “Farnese” Hercules standing facing, head right, resting right hand on hip and placing left on club set on rock; lion skin beside club. RIC IV 95; RSC 404. VF, toned, flan crack, deposits. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Dorchester hoard; purchased from Joe Powers in 1950 for @ $3.

This reverse type is modeled after, or based on the same subject as the famed marble Farnese Hercules statue that was discovered in the excavations of the Baths of Caracalla in 1546. It stood for over 200 years in the Palazzo Farnese in Rome, from whence it gained its name, and was moved to Naples in 1787, where it is now displayed in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale. The statue is thought to be an enlarged copy sculpted in the early 3rd century AD by Glykon based on an original by Lysippos dating to the 4th century BC. The statue depicts Hercules at rest after completing his Labors: he is shown standing with his club, draped in the skin of the Nemean Lion, set upright on a rock, propped under his left arm supporting the weight of his muscular frame, his head slightly nodding forward in a weary attitude, and he holds the apples of the Hesperides behind his back in his right hand. The sculpture was apparently well-liked by Romans, and copies have been found in Roman palaces and gymnasiums.

3230.

Gordian III. AD 238-244. AR Antoninianus (23mm, 4.26 g, 6h). Rome mint, 2nd officina. 9th-11th emissions, AD 241-243. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Jupiter standing facing, head right, holding long scepter in right hand and thunderbolt in left. RIC IV 84; RSC 109. Good VF, toned, some minor encrustations. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Joe Powers in 1950 for @ $3.

3231.

Gordian III. AD 238-244. AR Antoninianus (21mm, 4.21 g, 6h). Rome mint, 4th officina. 12th emission, midlate AD 243. Radiate and draped bust right / Providentia standing left, holding wand over globe, and scepter. RIC IV 150; RSC 299. VF, toned, encrustations. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Dorchester hoard; purchased from Joe Powers in 1950 for @ $3.

3232.

Gordian III. AD 238-244. Lot of four (4) AR Antininiani. RIC IV 68; RIC IV 88; RIC IV 84; and RIC IV 147. ($200) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3233.

Philip I. AD 244-249. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 18.94 g, 12h). Rome mint, 4th officina. 1st emission, AD 244.

Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Salus standing left, holding rudder set on globe and feeding serpent rising from altar at left. RIC IV 187a corr. (rudder not scepter); Banti 55 corr. (same). VF, brown surfaces, rough reverse.

($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex CNG auction 283, lot 353. 2013 @ $235.

3234.

Philip I. AD 244-249. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 3.77 g, 6h). Rome mint, 5th officina. 2nd emission, AD 244.

Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Pax advancing left, holding branch and transverse scepter. RIC IV 41; RSC 102. Good VF, toned. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Corbitt and Hunter 1980 @ ₤3=$14.

3235.

Philip I. AD 244-249. AR Antoninianus (24mm, 4.22 g, 12h). Rome mint, 3rd officina. 2nd emission, AD 244.

Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Virtus seated left on cuirass, holding branch and spear. RIC IV 53; RSC 240.

Good VF, toned. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Corbitt and Hunter 1976 @ ₤4=$18.

3236.

Philip I. AD 244-249. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 4.40 g, 6h). Rome mint, 2nd officina. 4th emission, AD 245.

Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / ADVENTVS AVGG, Philip on horseback left, raising hand and holding spear.

RIC IV 26b; RSC 3. Good VF, toned, deposits, struck fro a heavily worn reverse die. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection; Ex Corbitt and Hunter 1976 @ ₤4=$18.

3237.

Philip I. AD 244-249. AR Antoninianus (23mm, 4.31 g, 7h). Rome mint, 5th officina. 5th emission, AD 246.

Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Annona standing left, holding cornucopia and grain ears over modius to left.

RIC IV 28c; RSC 25. Toned, a touch of corrosion crust near center of reverse. Near Good VF, toned, encrustation on reverse. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Dorchester hoard; Joe Powers 1950 @ $2.

The Dorchester hoard was found in Dorchester England in 1936 and was the largest Roman coin find to have been discovered at the time. The hoard consisted of over 22,000 coins, mostly Antoniniani. Several thousand coins were kept by the British Museum and the Dorchester Museum. The remainder was dispersed into the market by Seaby Coins

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3238.

Philip I. AD 244-249. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 3.73 g, 6h). Rome mint, 6th officina. 5th emission, AD 246.

Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Roma seated left on shield, holding Victory and scepter. RIC IV 44b; RSC 169.

Lustrous. Some deposits on obverse. VF, toned, rough encrustation on obverse. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Dorchester hoard; Joe Powers 1950 @ $2.

The Dorchester hoard was found in Dorchester England in 1936 and was the largest Roman coin find to have been discovered at the time. The hoard consisted of over 22,000 coins, mostly Antoniniani. Several thousand coins were kept by the British Museum and the Dorchester Museum. The remainder was dispersed into the market by Seaby Coins.

3239.

Philip I. AD 244-249. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 4.29 g, 1h). Rome mint, 6th officina. 5th emission, AD 246.

Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Roma seated left on shield, holding Victory and scepter. RIC IV 44b; RSC 169. VF, toned, porous, weakly struck reverse. This issue was struck, in part, to commemorate the impending millennial celebration of Rome’s founding. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Dorchester hoard; Joe Powers 1950 @ $2.

The Dorchester hoard was found in Dorchester England in 1936 and was the largest Roman coin find to have been discovered at the time. The hoard consisted of over 22,000 coins, mostly Antoniniani. Several thousand coins were kept by the British Museum and the Dorchester Museum. The remainder was dispersed into the market by Seaby Coins

3240.

Philip I. AD 244-249. AR Antoninianus (21mm, 4.08 g, 12h). Rome mint, 2nd officina. 6th emission, AD 246.

Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia. RIC IV 27b; RSC 9. VF, toned, roughness. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Dorchester hoard; Joe Powers 1950 @ $2.

The Dorchester hoard was found in Dorchester England in 1936 and was the largest Roman coin find to have been discovered at the time. The hoard consisted of over 22,000 coins, mostly Antoniniani. Several thousand coins were kept by the British Museum and the Dorchester Museum. The remainder was dispersed into the market by Seaby Coins

3241.

Philip I. AD 244-249. AR Antoninianus (21mm, 3.45 g, 6h). Rome mint, 5th officina. 6th emission, AD 247.

Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Annona standing left, holding grain ears over prow and cornucopia. RIC IV 59; RSC 33. VF, toned, struck from a worn reverse die. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Dorchester hoard; Joe Powers 1950 @ $2.

The Dorchester hoard was found in Dorchester England in 1936 and was the largest Roman coin find to have been discovered at the time. The hoard consisted of over 22,000 coins, mostly Antoniniani. Several thousand coins were kept by the British Museum and the Dorchester Museum. The remainder was dispersed into the market by Seaby Coins

3242.

Philip I. AD 244-249. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 3.70 g, 6h). Commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Rome.

Rome mint, 2nd officina. 9th emission, AD 248. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / She-wolf standing left, head right, on ground line, suckling Twins; II in exergue. RIC IV 15; RSC 178. VF, toned, light porosity. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie 1972 @ 10.

The Secular Games were held in honor of the 1000th anniversary of the foundation of Rome; they included some of the greatest spectacles seen in Rome for generations. They were also commemorated by an extensive series of coins showing the animals that were displayed in the arena, monuments and the founding Twins, Romulus and Remus

3243.

Philip I. AD 244-249. Lot of four (4) AR Antoniniani. RIC IV 32b; RIC IV 41; RIC IV 26b; and RIC IV 38b.

All four coins come from the Dorchester hoard. All toned. Near VF to Good VF roughness, encrustation, one with flan crack. ($100) From the Ken Bressett collection. Purchased from Joe Powers in 1950.

The Dorchester hoard was found in Dorchester England in 1936 and was the largest Roman coin find to have been discovered at the time. The hoard consisted of over 22,000 coins, mostly Antoniniani. Several thousand coins were kept by the British Museum and the Dorchester Museum. The remainder was dispersed into the market by Seaby Coins

3244.

Philip I. AD 244-249. Lot of five (5) AR Antoniniani. RIC IV 27b (3); and RIC IV 28c; RIC IV 48b. All five coins come from the Dorchester hoard. All toned. Near VF to VF, roughness, encrustation, flan crack. ($150) From the Ken Bressett collection. Purchased from Joe Powers in 1950.

The Dorchester hoard was found in Dorchester England in 1936 and was the largest Roman coin find to have been discovered at the time. The hoard consisted of over 22,000 coins, mostly Antoniniani. Several thousand coins were kept by the British Museum and the Dorchester Museum. The remainder was dispersed into the market by Seaby Coins

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3245.

Philip I. AD 244-249. Lot of five (5) AR Antoniniani. RIC IV 24c; RIC IV 59 (3); RIC IV 62. All five coins come from the Dorchester hoard. All toned. VF, some encrustation. ($150) From the Ken Bressett collection. Purchased from Joe Powers in 1950.

The Dorchester hoard was found in Dorchester England in 1936 and was the largest Roman coin find to have been discovered at the time. The hoard consisted of over 22,000 coins, mostly Antoniniani. Several thousand coins were kept by the British Museum and the Dorchester Museum. The remainder was dispersed into the market by Seaby Coins

3246.

Lot of two (2) Æ Sestertii. Philip I & Trajan Decius. Philip I RIC IV 185a and Trajan Decius RIC IV 126d.

Both Fine. ($75) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3247.

Otacilia Severa. Augusta, AD 244-249. AR Antoninianus (24mm, 4.45 g, 12h). Rome mint, 4th officina. 4th emission of Philip I, AD 245. Diademed and draped bust right, set on crescent / Pudicitia seated left, drawing veil and holding scepter. RIC IV 123c (Philip I); RSC 53. VF, toned, some deposits. ($60) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Dorchester hoard; Joe Powers 1950 @ $2.

The Dorchester hoard was found in Dorchester England in 1936 and was the largest Roman coin find to have been discovered at the time. The hoard consisted of over 22,000 coins, mostly Antoniniani. Several thousand coins were kept by the British Museum and the Dorchester Museum. The remainder was dispersed into the market by Seaby Coins

3248.

Otacilia Severa. Augusta, AD 244-249. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 3.55 g, 12h). Rome mint, 4th officina. 6th emission of Philip I, AD 247. Draped bust right, wearing stephane and set on crescent / Concordia seated left, holding patera and double cornucopia. RIC IV 125c (Philip I); RSC 4. Good VF, toned, deposits. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Dorchester hoard; Joe Powers 1950 @ $2.

The Dorchester hoard was found in Dorchester England in 1936 and was the largest Roman coin find to have been discovered at the time. The hoard consisted of over 22,000 coins, mostly Antoniniani. Several thousand coins were kept by the British Museum and the Dorchester Museum. The remainder was dispersed into the market by Seaby Coins

3249.

Lot of two (2) Antoninani. Philip II & Tetricus II. Philip II, Antioch mint. Struck in AD 247, RIC 233 (From the Dorchester Hoard). Near VF, toned, roughness, flan crack; and Tetricus II, Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) mint. 6th emission, mid AD 272-early 273, RIC V 254. VF, brown patina, weak reverse. ($75) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3250.

Trajan Decius. AD 249-251. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 4.20 g, 12h). Rome mint, 5th officina. 2nd-3rd emissions, AD 249-250. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond. RIC IV 29c; RSC 113a. VF, toned. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Tom Caldwell 1989 @ $37.

3251.

Herennia Etruscilla. AD 249-251. AR Antoninianus (23mm, 4.65 g, 6h). Rome mint, 6th officina. 3rd emission of Trajan Decius, AD 250. HER ETRVSCILLA AVG, diademed and draped bust right, set on crescent / PVDICITIA AVG, Pudicitia seated left, drawing veil from face and holding sceptre. RIC IV 59b; Hunter 5; RSC 19. Good VF, toned.

($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex B.A. Seaby 1960 @ ₤6=$20.

3252.

Herennia Etruscilla. AD 249-251. AR Antoninianus (211mm, 4.28 g, 2h). Rome mint, 6th officina. 4th emission of Trajan Decius, mid-late AD 250. HER ETRVSCILLA AVG, draped bust right, wearing stephane, set on crescent / PVDICITIA AVG, Pudicitia standing left, drawing veil from face and holding scepter. RIC 58b (Decius); Hunter 4; RSC 17. VF, toned, light roughness, minor metal flaw on reverse. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie 1969 @ 3.50.

3253.

Herennius Etruscus. As Caesar, AD 249-251. AR Antoninianus (21mm, 3.36 g, 12h). Rome mint, 1st officina.

3rd emission of Trajan Decius, AD 250. Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C, radiate and draped bust right / PIETAS AVGG, Mercury standing left, holding purse and caduceus. RIC IV 142b (Trajan Decius); Hunter 4; RSC 11. VF, lightly toned. ($75) From the Ken Bressett collection. Ex David Vagi 2007 @ $50.

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3254.

Trebonianus Gallus. AD 251-253. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 4.72 g, 12h). Antioch mint, 3rd officina. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; Roma seated left, holding spear and Victory, seated on shield. ROMA AETERNAE AVG, C. 107. RIC IV 89. Good VF, toned, roughness. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex B.A. Seaby 1960 @ ₤6=$20.

3255.

Valerian I. AD 253-260. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 3.73 g, 7h). Antioch mint. 5th emission, AD 257-260.

Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Valerian and Gallienus standing facing one another, each holding shield set on ground; two spears between in background. RIC V 277 var. (bust not cuirassed); MIR 36, 1598a; RSC 169 var. (bust not cuirassed). Good VF, toned, encrustation. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie 1971 @ 10.

3256.

Lot of four (4) Antoniniani. Valerian I to Postumus. Valerian I RIC V 287; Gallienus RIC V 230s; Salonina RIC V 5 (Gallienus); and Postumus RIC V 78. Fine to Near VF, roughness. ($100) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3257.

Gallienus. AD 253-268. AR Antoninianus (3.05 g). Rome mint. 1st emission, circa AD 253-254. IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right / CONCORDIA EXERCIT, Concordia standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae. RIC V 132; MIR 36, 15v; RSC 131a. VF, earthen green patina, roughness. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Old coin show @ $10.

3258.

Gallienus. AD 253-268. Antoninianus (19mm, 2.21 g, 6h). Rome mint, 2nd officina. 9th emission, AD 265267. Radiate head right / Abundantia standing right, emptying cornucopia; B. RIC V 157s; MIR 36, 574a; RSC 5a; Braithwell 21 (3 examples). EF. Small planchet. Excellent portrait. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex coin show c. 1970 @ $9.

3259.

Gallienus. AD 253-268. AR Antoninianus (23mm, 3.78 g, 12h). Viminacium mint. 2nd emission, 3rd phase, AD 253-254. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / Salus standing right, feeding serpent held in arms. RIC V 399 (Mediolanum); MIR 36, 825q; RSC 937. VF, toned, roughness, irregular flan. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Walter Sheridan 2003 @ $25.

3260.

Gallienus. AD 253-268. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 3.20 g, 6h). Samosata mint. 2nd emission, AD 256-260.

Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Valerian standing right, holding scepter, receiveing Victory from Gallienus standing left, holding transverse spear. RIC V 456j; MIR 36, 1687m; RSC 1310. VF, toned, encrustation. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Walt Sheridan 2003 @ $25.

3261.

Gallienus. AD 253-268. AR Antoninianus (23mm, 3.74 g, 12h). Antioch mint. 13th emission, circa AD 266268. Radiate, cuirassed bust right / Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and rudder; VIIC• in exergue. RIC V 616 var. (bust type and no pellet); MIR 36, 1642b; RSC 425 var. Good VF, nearly full silvering, encrustation. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie 1963 @ 10.

3262.

Salonina. Augusta, AD 254-268. AR Antoninianus (24mm, 3.30 g, 7h). Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) mint.

2nd emission, AD 258-259. Draped bust right, wearing stephane, set on crescent / DEAE SEGETIAE, Goddess standing facing within tetrastyle temple, both hands raised. RIC V 5; MIR 36, 902c; RSC 36. VF, toned, weakly struck reverse.

($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex B.A. Seaby 1960 @ ₤6=$20.

The reverse of this type refers to the temple which Salonina had erected in honor of the goddess Segetia, the deity presiding over harvests when sprung from the soil

3263.

Salonina. Augusta, AD 254-268. AR Antoninianus (20mm, 3.44 g, 6h). Rome mint. 1st-5th emission,s circa AD 254-260. Draped bust right, wearing stephane, set on crescent / Juno standing left, holding patera and scepter. RIC V 29; MIR 36, 227b; RSC 60. Near VF, toned, metal flaws. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex coin show c.1970 @ $2.50.

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3264.

Postumus. Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 260-269. Antoninianus (22mm, 3.40 g, 6h). Treveri (Trier) mint. 1st emission, 2nd phase,mid AD 260-2611. IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VIRTUS AVG, Hercules standing right, holding club and bow. RIC V 92; Mairat –; AGK 100; RSC 418a. VF, toned, porous, tiny deposit on obverse. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie 1970 @ 10.

3265.

Postumus. Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 260-269. Antoninianus (22mm, 3.11 g, 12h). Treveri (Trier) mint. 1st emission, 3rd phase, AD 261. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Galley left. LAETITIA AVG. RIC V 73; Mairat 18; AGK 41; RSC 167. Near VF, toned. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie 1970 @ $12.

3266.

Postumus. Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 260-269. Antoninianus (22mm, 3.13 g, 6h). Treveri (Trier) mint. 1st emission, 3rd phase, AD 261. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Fides standing facing, head left, holding two signa. RIC V 59; Mairat 22; AGK 21; RSC 67a; Braithwell 144 Good VF, toned. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie 1970 @ $10.

3267.

Postumus. Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 260-269. Antoninianus. Treveri (Trier) mint. 1st emission, 3rd phase, AD 261. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Fides standing facing, head left, holding two signa. RIC V 59; Mairat 22; AGK 21; RSC 67a; Braithwell 144. Good VF, toned. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie 1970 @ $10.

3268.

Postumus. Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 260-269. Antoninianus (21mm, 2.25 g, 12h). Treveri (Trier) mint. 1st emission, 3rd phase, AD 261. IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / PM TR P COS II PP, Postumus standing left, holding spear in left hand and globe in right hand. RIC V 54; Mairat 27-31; AGK 60; RSC 243a. VF, porosity, flan crack, deposits. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie 1970 @ 10.

3269.

Postumus. Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 260-269. Antoninianus (21mm, 3.62 g, 12h). Treveri (Trier) mint.

2nd emission, 2nd phase, AD 262. IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / HERC PACIFERO, Hercules standing left, holding club and lion’s skin in left hand and club in right hand. RIC V 67; Mairat 40-4; AGK 27; RSC 101. VF, toned, light porosity, flan crack, deposits. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie 1970 @ 10.

3270.

Postumus. Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 260-269. Antoninianus (21mm, 3.20 g, 6h). Treveri (Trier) mint. 2nd emission, 2nd phase, AD 262. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Jupiter standing, preparing to cast thunderbolt right. IOVI PROPVGN around. This legend not recorded in Cohen. RIC V 72 var. (rev. legend); Mairat 64 var. (same); AGK 36 var. (same);RSC 155a var. (same). EF, toned, light scratches on obverse, some minor encrustation on reverse.

Attractive and rare. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Walter Sheridan 2003 @ $25.

3271.

Postumus. Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 260-269. Antoninianus (23mm, 3.17 g, 6h). Treveri (Trier) mint. 3rd emission, 1st phase, AD 263-265. IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / MONETA AVG, Moneta standing left, holding cornucopia in left hand and scales in right hand. RIC V 75; Mairat 65-9; AGK 45; RSC 199a. Good VF, toned, flan crack. Well centered on a large flan. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Corbitt and Hunter 1977 @ ₤2=$10.

3272.

Postumus. Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 260-269. Antoninianus (22mm, 3.44 g, 6h). Treveri (Trier) mint. 3rd emission, 1st phase, AD 263-265. IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / MONETA AVG, Moneta standing left, holding cornucopia in left hand and scales in right hand. RIC V 75; Mairat 65-9; AGK 45; RSC 199a. Good VF, toned, irregular flan. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Walter Sheridan 2003 @ $20.

3273.

Postumus. Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 260-269. Antoninianus (21mm, 3.24 g, 1h). Treveri (Trier) mint. 3rd emission, 1st phase, AD 263-265. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Felicitas standing facing, head left, holding long caduceus and cornucopia. RIC V 58; Mairat 78-81; AGK 14; RSC 39a. Good VF, toned, flan crack, deposits.

($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Dorchester hoard; Joe Powers 1950 @ $2.

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3274.

Postumus. Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 260-269. Antoninianus (21mm, 3.32 g, 6h). Treveri (Trier) mint. 4th emission, 2nd phase, AD 267. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Serapis standing left, raising hand and holding transverse scepter. RIC V 329 var; Mairat 130; AGK 90; RSC 360a. VF, toned, porosity. ($60) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex ANA coin show c. 1960 @ $7.50.

3275.

Postumus. Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 260-269. Antoninianus (21mm, 3.72 g, 6h). Treveri (Trier) mint. 6th emission, AD 268. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right/ ORIENS AVG, Sol standing left, holding whip; P|–//–. RIC V 316; Mairat 166-7; AGK 49; RSC 213c. VF, toned, flan a bit irregular. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Walt Sheridan 2003 @ 15.

3276.

Victorinus. Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 269-271. Antoninianus (20mm, 4.73 g, 12h). Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) mint. 2nd emission, late AD 269-mid 270. IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right / SALVS AVG, Salus standing right, holding snake she feeds out of patera in her right hand. RIC V 67 and 122; Mairat 321-6; AGK 21c; Cohen 112. Good VF, brown patina, some encrustation, a few scratches on reverse. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie 1970 @ 10.

Victorinus hailed from a wealthy Gallic family, serving in the army and eventually becoming praetorian tribune and consul of the Gallic Empire under Postumus. Assuming the purple after the murder of Postumus, Victorinus initially met with limited support. The province of Hispania broke away, returning to the fold of the central Roman Empire, while southern Gaul threatened to do the same. Victorinus managed to hold onto Gaul only to meet his death a few years later, at the hands of a jealous general whose wife he was rumored to have seduced

3277.

Victorinus. Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 269-271. Antoninianus (18mm, 2.25 g). Treveri (Trier) mint. 3rd emission, 3rd phase, early-mid AD 270. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / PAX AVG; Pax standing left, holding olive branch and transverse scepter; V to left, star to right. RIC V 118; Mairat 261-3; AGK 14b; Cohen 85. Good VF, redbrown patina. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Walter Sheridan 2003 @ $5.

3278.

Victorinus. Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 269-271. Lot of four (4) Antoniniani. RIC V 57; RIC V 114; RIC V 61; and RIC V 71. Near VF to VF, some roughness, encrustation. ($100) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3279.

Tetricus I. Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 271-274. Antoninianus (19mm, 2.12 g, 6h). Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) mint. 2nd emission, AD 271. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / Fides standing facing, head left, holding signum in each hand. RIC V 72; Mairat 417-8; AGK 3d; Cohen 39. VF, brown patina under hard green encrustation. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie 1970 @ $8.

3280.

Tetricus I. Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 271-274. Antoninianus (19mm, 3.48 g, 6h). Treveri (Trier) mint. 3rd emission, AD 271-272. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VICTORIA AVG; Victory advancing left, holding palm in left hand and wreath in right hand. RIC V 141; Mairat 358-61; AGK 13c; Cohen 185. VF, brown patina, hard green encrustation. ($60) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex ANA coin show c. 1960 @ $7.50.

3281.

Tetricus I. Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 271-274. Antoninianus (22mm, 2.13 g, 12h). Treveri (Trier) mint. 5th emission, AD 274. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VIRTUS AVGG, Virtus standing left, holding shield and spear. RIC V 148; Mairat 408; Cohen 207. VF, brown surfaces. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Walter Sheridan 2003 @ $5.

3282.

Lot of five (5) Antoniniani. Tetricus I and Tetricus II. Tetricus I. RIC V 135, RIC V 100, and RIC V 79; and Tetricus II. RIC V 270 and RIC V 258. Near VF to VF, brown surfaces. ($100) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3283.

Claudius II Gothicus. AD 268-270. Antoninianus (22mm, 2.68 g, 12h). Mediolanum (Milan) mint, 3rd officina. 3rd emission, AD 269. Radiate and draped bust right / PROVIDENT AVG; Providentia standing left, holding baton and long scepter; globe at her feet; ς in right field. RIC V 91 corr. (scepter not cornucopia). Cohen 230. VF, brown surfaces. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie 1970 @ $10.

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3284.

Claudius II Gothicus. AD 268-270. Antoninianus (21mm, 3.69 g, 6h). Rome mint, 1st officina. Issue IIa, AD 268-269. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / VICTORIA AVG; Victory stands left holding wreath and palm. RIC V 104; Cohen 293. VF, brown surfaces, metal flaws. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Walter Sheridan 2003 @ $22.

3285.

Lot of four (4) Antoniniani. Claudius II Gothicus and Aurelian. Claudius II Gothicus. RIC V 18; RIC V 225; RIC V 214; and Aurelian. RIC V 386. Near VF to VF, some roughness. ($100) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3286.

Quintillus. AD 270. Antoninianus (18mm, 3.25 g, 6h). Rome mint, 5th officina. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / FIDES MILITVM; Fides standing facing, head left, holding signum and scepter; Є in right field. RIC V 18.

Near VF, small flan. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Old coin show @ $7.

3287.

Aurelian. AD 270-275. Antoninianus (21mm, 3.73 g, 6h). Mediolanum (Milan) mint, 2nd officina. 2nd emission, AD 271. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / FELIC SAECV Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and sacrificing with patera over lighted altar to left; S in exergue. RIC V 121. Good VF, brown patina, a little rough in areas. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex William Spencer 2001 @ $16.

3288.

Aurelian. AD 270-275. Antoninianus (20mm, 3.71 g, 5h). Mediolanum (Milan) mint. Period II, AD 271.

Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / ROMA AETERNAE; Emperor standing at right, before Roma seated at left on shield, Q in exergue. RIC 142. Good VF, black patina, hard green deposits. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Walter Sheridan 2003 @ $25.

3289.

Aurelian. AD 270-275. Antoninianus (22mm, 3.92 g, 6h). Uncertain Balkan mint, 1st officina. 2nd Emission, AD 272-3. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / RESTITVT ORBIS Aurelian standing left, holding scepter, receiving wreath from woman standing right; Z in exergue. RIC V 399; BN 977-979. VF, silvering, some green encrustation. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Old coin show purchase @ $2.

3290.

Aurelian, with Vabalathus. AD 270-275. Antoninianus (20mm, 3.37 g, 12h). Antioch mint, 2nd officina. 1st emission, AD 270-272. IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG; Radiate and cuirassed bust of Aurelian right; B below bust / Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Vabalathus right. RIC V 381. Cohen 1. VF, earthen green patina, some roughness.

($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

3291.

Aurelian. AD 270-275. Antoninianus (22mm, 2.81 g, 6h). Antioch mint, 3rd officina, 6th emission, JanuarySeptember AD 275. IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right / RESTITVT ORBIS, female figure standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian, who stands left, holding sceptre; T//XXI. RIC V 386. VF, earthen green patina, scratches. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Walt Sheridan 2003 @ $20.

3292.

Tacitus. AD 275-276. Antoninianus (22mm, 3.87 g, 12h). Rome mint, 6th officina. 1st emission, November AD 275. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Mars standing left, holding branch, shield, and spear; A in exergue. RIC 83. Good Fine, some silvering. Rare. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Walter Sheridan 2003 @ $25.

This coin is from Tacitus’ rare first issue at Rome, the mint city closest to his location at the time of his accession. No coins of this issue were known until the discovery of the Venèra hoard, which contained five examples. Since that time, only a few more have come to light, but enough to establish the makeup of the entire emission, with all officinae represented, A-Z

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3293.

Tacitus. AD 275-276. Antoninianus (22mm, 3.20 g, 6h). Rome mint, 6th officina. 1st emission, AD 275.

Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / CLEMENTIA TE MP, Tacitus standing right, holding spear and receiving globe from Jupiter standing left, holding scepter; Z in exergue. RIC 126. VF, attractive silvering. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Old coin show purchase @ $10.

This coin is from Tacitus’ rare first issue at Rome, the mint city closest to his location at the time of his accession. No coins of this issue were known until the discovery of the Venèra hoard, which contained five examples. Since that time, only a few more have come to light, but enough to establish the makeup of the entire emission, with all officinae represented, A-Z

3294.

Florian. AD 276. Antoninianus (22mm, 3.11 g, 6h). Cyzicus mint. IMP FLORIANVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / CONCORDIA MILITVM, Victory presenting wreath to Florian; S in exergue. RIC V 116; Venèra 2936; Cohen 15. Near Fine. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Old coin show purchase @ $5.

3295.

Probus. AD 276-282. Antoninianus (22mm, 3.27 g, 12h). Rome mint, Radiate bust left, wearing imperial mantle and holding eagle-tipped scepter / VIRTVIS PROBI AVG; Mars advancing right, holding trophy over shoulder and spear; XXIVI in exergue. RIC V 812; Cohen 886. Good VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Walt Sheridan 2003 @ $25.

3296.

Probus. AD 276-282. Antoninianus (22mm, 3.28 g, 6h). Rome mint, 6th officina. 4th emission, AD 279.

Radiate and cuirassed bust right / ADVENTVS AVG, Probus, holding sceptre, on horseback right; below, captive seated left, looking up; R crescent Δ. RIC V 157. Good VF, some silvering. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Walter Sheridan 2003 @ $25.

3297.

Probus. AD 276-282. Antoninianus (23mm, 4.10 g, 12h). Antioch mint, 8th officina. 1st emission, AD 276.

IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / CLEMENTIA TEMP, emperor standing right, holding eagle-tipped sceptre, receiving globe from Jupiter standing left, holding sceptre; A •//XXI. RIC V 643; Cohen 91.

EF, full silvering, minor deposits, a couple of scratches on obverse. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex David Vagi 2005 @ $45.

3298.

Carinus. AD 283-285. Antoninianus (23.5mm, 3.96 g, 6h). Rome mint, 5th officina. 3rd emission, AD 283.

Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Fides standing left, holding a signum in each hand; KAЄ. RIC V 252; Cohen 28. Near VF, green-brown patina, weakly struck reverse. ($70) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Lincoln Higgie in 1972 for @ $3.50.

3299.

Diocletian. AD 284-305. Æ Follis (28mm, 8.68 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck in AD 299. Laureate and draped head right / Genius of the ROman People standing left, wearing modius on head, holding patera and cornucopiae; P * in exergue. RIC VI 94a. VF, brown patina, light roughness. ($125) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Coin show purchase c.1955 for @ $2.50.

3300.

Diocletian. AD 284-305. Æ Follis (30mm, 9.28 g, 12h). Alexandria mint, 5th officina. Struck circa AD 301.

IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, laureate and draped head right / GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Genius standing left, holding patera and corncopia; Δ/XX-I//ALE. RIC VI 32a. Good VF, remaining silvering toned to a golden hue.

($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Tatham Stamp and Coin Co. c.1950 @ $3.

3301.

Maximianus. First reign, AD 286-305. Antoninianus (23mm, 3.93 g, 1h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint, 2nd officina.

7th emission, AD 290-291. Radiate and mantled bust left, holding eagle-tipped scepter / Pax standing left, holding Victory on globe and scepter; B in exergue. RIC V 399; Lyon 387. EF, brown patina with some light silvering, a few scratches on reverse. Exceptional portrait. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased at Atlanta coin show in 2004 for @ $50.

3302.

Maximianus. First reign, AD 286-305. Æ Follis (26mm, 9.82 g, 6h). Ticinum mint, 3rd officina. Struck circa AD 305. Laureate head right / Fides seated left on throne, holding two standards; -/(pellet)//T T. RIC VI 55b. VF, brown patina, some cleaning marks. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased at Boston coin show for @ $20.

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3303.

Maximianus. First reign, AD 286-305. Brockage Antoninianus (20mm, 2.14 g, 12h). Unidentifiable mint or reverse type. Striking brockage. Much of the legend obliterated. Near Fine, brown patina. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Alan Davisson, c. 2001 for @ $50.

3304.

Maximianus. Lot of four (4) Roman Imperial and Provincial Æ. Includes: Æ Radiate Fraction. Cyzicus mint.

RIC VI 18b // Æ Follis. Thessalonica mint. RIC VI 25b // EGYPT, Alexandria. BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 1. Dattari (Savio) 10697 // EGYPT, Alexandria. BI Tetradrachm. Dated RY 2. Dattari (Savio) 5873-4. Mostly VF. The third a rare type for this regnal year. Good Fine to VF. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Four (4) coins in lot. ($200) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3305.

Constantius I. As Caesar, AD 293-305. Æ Follis (26mm, 9.36 g, 6h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck AD 301303. Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae; altar/A/PLC. RIC VI 161a.

VF, brown patina under a layer of green encrustation. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Higgie in 1970 for @ $10.

3306.

Constantius I. As Caesar, AD 293-305. Æ Follis (26mm, 11.47 g, 12h). Aquileia mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 300-303. Laureate head right / Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia; AQΓ. RIC VI 32a. VF, brown patina, some hard green encrustation. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex “Students Collection” c. 1958 @ $3.

3307.

Constantius I. As Caesar, AD 293-305. Æ Follis (26mm, 9.73 g, 12h). Antioch mint, 2nd officina. Struck circa AD 300-301. Laureate head right / Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; K-Γ/V//ANT. RIC VI 55a. Near VF, red-brown patina with some green encrustation, roughness, a few scratches on reverse. ($60) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Corbitt & Hunter in 1970 for @ £4.

3308.

Constantius I. As Caesar, AD 293-305. Æ Follis (29mm, 9.13 g, 12h). Alexandria mint. Struck AD 294305. Laureate bust right / Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae; branch/B/ALE. RIC VI 14a. VF, wellpreserved silvering, flan crack, some deposits, a few light scratches on reverse. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Coin show purchase c. 1960s for @ $10.

3309.

Lot of four (4) Æ Folles. Constantius I & Galerius. Group lot of four (4): Constantius - Aquileia mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 306, RIC VI 79a; Galerius - Carthage mint, 4th officina. Struck circa AD 303, RIC VI34b; Thessalonica mint, 3rd officina. Struck circa AD 302-303, RIC VI 24b; and Cyzicus mint, 1st officina. Struck circa AD 297-299, RIC VI 11b. ($150) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3310.

Galerius. As Caesar, AD 293-305. Æ Follis (25mm, 8.42 g, 12h). Ticinum mint, 2nd officina. Struck circa AD 300-303. Laureate head right / Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia; ST•. RIC VI 46b. EF, dark brown patina, minor weakness in legends. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Corbitt & Hunter in 1970 for @ £3.

3311.

Galerius. As Caesar, AD 293-305. Æ Follis (27mm, 10.16 g, 12h). Aquileia mint. Struck circa AD 296.

Laureate head right / Genius to left, emptying patera and holding cornucopia. RIC VI 24b. VF, glossy brown surfaces.

($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Tatham c. 1952 for @ $5.

3312.

Galerius. As Caesar, AD 293-305. Æ Radiate Fraction (21mm, 3.16 g, 12h). Alexandria mint, 3rd officina.

Struck circa AD 296. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Galerius standing right, holding scepter and globe, receiving Victory from Jupiter standing left holding scepter; B//A[LE]. RIC VI 46b. VF, brown surfaces. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from “Students” collection c. 1958 for @ $3.

3313.

Galerius. AD 305-311. Æ Follis (26mm, 5.99 g, 12h). Siscia mint. Struck AD 310-311. Laureate head right / GENIO AVGVSTI, Genius standing left, modius on head, holding patera and cornucopiae; /B SIS. RIC VI 207a. Good VF, brown patina with traces of silvering, obverse weakly struck and with a pit at chin. ($110) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from H. Dickerson in 2014 for @ $50.

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3314.

Galerius. AD 305-311. Æ Follis (23mm, 6.50 g, 12h). Alexandria mint, 2nd officina. Struck AD 308-310.

Laureate head right / Genius standing left, sacrificing from patera over altar and holding cornucopia; Γ/X-K//ALE. RIC VI 79. VF, brown patina. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Walter Sheridan in 2003 for @ $35.

3315.

Galerius. AD 305-311. Lot of four (4) Roman Imperial Æ Folles. (as Caesar) Antioch mint, 6th officina. Struck circa AD 300-301, RIC VI 55b, ; Cyzicus mint, 1st officina. Struck circa AD 308-309, RIC VI 42; Alexandria mint, 5th officina. Struck late AD 308-310, RIC VI 107a; and Alexandria mint, 5th officina. Struck late AD 308-310, RIC VI 107.

Good Fine to VF. ($150) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3316.

Maximinus II. AD 310-313. Æ Follis (24mm, 3.79 g, 6h). Rome mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 312-313.

Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, aquila between two vexilla; RT. RIC VI 350b.

VF, brown patina. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Puyrchased from Spink, London in c. 1978 for @ £2.

3317.

Maximinus II. AD 310-313. Æ Follis (22mm, 6.15 g, 6h). Siscia mint, 6th officina. Struck AD 310-311.

Laureate head right / Genius standing left, holdng patera and cornucopiae; (crescent)-E//SIS. RIC VI 207c. EF, glossy brown surfaces. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Sheridan for @ $20.

3318.

Maximinus II. AD 310-313. Æ Follis (25mm, 6.45 g, 6h). Alexandria mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 311.

Laureate head right / Genius standing left, sacrificing over altar and holding cornucopia // (crescent)/K-Γ/P//ALE. RIC VI 139b. VF, brown surfaces. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Walter Sheridan in 2003 for @ $20.

3319.

Maximinus II. AD 310-313. Lot of three (3) Æ Folles. Alexandria mint, 3rd officina. Galerius memorial issue struck under Maximinus II, AD 311, RIC VI 144b; and (2) Antioch mint, 10th officina. Struck AD 312, RIC VI 164b. Fine to Near VF. ($150) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3320.

Lot of four (4) Æ Folles. Maxentius & Licinius I. Maxentius - Rome mint, 3rd officina. Struck circa AD 308-310, RIC VI 210; Ostia mint, 4th officina. Struck late AD 309-October 312, RIC VI 35; Licinius I - Ticinum mint, 3rd officina. Struck in AD 313, RIC VII 9; and Nicomedia mint. Struck AD 313-317, RIC VII 15. Fine to VF, some roughness. ($150) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3321.

Licinius I. AD 308-324. Æ Follis (23mm, 3.09 g, 1h). Siscia mint, 5th officina. Struck AD 313. Laureate bust right / Jupiter standing left, holding scepter and Victory on globe; at feet to left, eagle standing left, head right, holding wreath in beak; B//SIS. RIC VII 4. Good VF, dark brown patina. ($90) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Ch. Wolfe in 1972 for @ $5.

3322.

Licinius I. AD 308-324. Æ Follis (21mm, 3.05 g, 1h). Siscia mint, 2nd officina. Struck AD 313-315. Laureate head right / Jupiter standing left, holding globe surmounted by Victory, leaning on sceptre; eagle with wreath in beak standing to left; B//SIS. RIC VII 8. VF, brown patina, roughness. ($70) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Ch. Wolfe in 1972 for @ $5.

3323.

Licinius I. AD 308-324. Æ Follis (21mm, 3.37 g, 12h). Heraclea mint, 1st officina. Struck AD 313. Laureate head right / Jupiter standing left, holding globe surmounted by Victory, leaning on sceptre; eagle with wreath standing to left; Γ//SMHT. RIC VI 73. Good EF, dark gray-brown surfaces. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Fred Dockfoss in 2014 for @ $50.

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3324.

Licinius I. AD 308-324. Æ Follis (20mm, 2.45 g, 6h). Antioch mint, 6th officina. Struck AD 317-320. Laureate bust left, wearing imperial mantle, holding globe, scepter, and mappa / Jupiter standing facing, head left, holding Victory on globe and scepter; at feet to left, bound captive crouching left; ς//SMANT. RIC VII 27. Near VF, roughness. Dramatic double strike. Double struck 50% off center, very rare thus. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Walter Sheridan in 2003 for @ $15.

3325.

Licinius I. AD 308-324. Æ Follis (19mm, 3.28 g, 12h). Antioch mint. Double struck off center obverse with blank planchet impression on reverse. Struck AD 321-324. [IMP C VAL LICIN LICIN]IVS PP AVG; Radiate head right. / [JOVI CONS] ERVATORI; Jupiter left, with scepter, holding Victory on globe, captive to right. X/IIΓ//[SM]ANTΔ. RIC VII 35. Near VF, rough brown surfaces. Dramatic double strike. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased at a coin show c. 1990 for @ $25.

3326.

Licinius II. Caesar, AD 317-324. Æ Follis (19mm, 2.44 g, 6h). Arelate (Arles) mint. Struck AD 318. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt and leaning on sceptre; B-//[uncertain]. RIC VII 167. Good, brown patina. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from “Students Collection” c.1958 @ $1.

3327.

Constantine I. AD 307/310-337. Æ Follis (20mm, 3.39 g, 5h). Treveri (Trier) mint. Struck AD 310-313.

Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Sol standing left, holding globe; T-F/PTR. RIC VI 871. Good VF, dark brown patina, weakness on reverse. ($65) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from John Holms in 2007 for @ $21.

3328.

Constantine I. AD 307/310-337. Æ Follis (20mm, 2.92 g, 12h). Treveri (Trier) mint, 1st officina. Struck AD 322-323. Cuirassed bust right, wearing ornate, crested helmet with visor / BEATA TRAN QUILLITAS, Globe set on altar inscribed VO/TIS/XX; three stars above; •PTR•. RIC VII 368. VF, brown patina, flan crack, light roughness. Elaborate helmet details. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Fred Dickfoss in 2010 for @ $20.

3329.

Constantine I. AD 307/310-337. Æ Follis (23mm, 4.86 g, 6h). Rome mint, 4th officina. Struck AD 312-313.

Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Aquila left between two vexilla; RQ. RIC VI 345. Good VF, brown patina, deposits.

($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from David Vagi in 2005 for @ $45.

3330.

Constantine I. AD 307/310-337. Æ Follis (20mm, 3.`6 g, 12h). Cyzicus mint, 4th or 5th officina. Struck AD 328-329. Laureate head right / Camp-gate with no doors and two turrets, star above; //SMKB•. RIC VII 55. EF, brown surfaces, light roughness. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Atlanta coin show purchase, 2004 for @ $10.

3331.

Constantine I. AD 307/310-337. Æ Follis (18mm, 3.54 g, 6h). Antioch mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 325326. Laureate head right / Camp-gate with no doors and two turrets, star above; SMANTΓ. RIC VII 63. Good VF, some silvering. ($90) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Fred Dickfoss, 2010, for @ $20.

3332.

Constantine I. AD 307/310-337. Æ Follis (17mm, 3.42 g, 12h). Antioch mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 330335. Rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS, two soldiers standing vis-à-vis, each holding reversed spear and shield set on ground; two signa between them; SMANΔ. RIC VII 86. Good VF, brown patina. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie Hoard, 1967, for @ $10.

The Lincoln Higgie Hoard was discovered in Turkey by Lincoln W. Higgie, III, in 1967 and sold to me intact. Most of the 40 pieces were Æ 4 Urbs Roma copper coins from seven mints.

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3333.

Constantine I. AD 307/310-337. Æ Follis (16mm, 1.74 g, 6h). Antioch mint Struck AD 336-337. Rosettediademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS, two soldiers standing front, looking at each other, holding reversed spears; one standard between; SMANTΓ. RIC VII 108. Near EF, brown patina. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie Hoard of 1967, for @ $10.

The Lincoln Higgie Hoard was discovered in Turkey by Lincoln W. Higgie, III, in 1967 and sold to me intact. Most of the 40 pieces were Æ 4 Urbs Roma copper coins from seven mints.

3334.

Constantine I. AD 307/310-337. Lot of five (5) Æ Folles. Ticinum mint. Struck AD 313-314, RIC VII 7; Rome mint, 4th officina. Struck AD 314-315, RIC VII 27; Thessalonica mint, 4th or 5th officina. Struck AD 326-328, RIC VII 153; Arles mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 330-333, RIC VII 342; and Siscia mint, 1st officina. Struck AD 320, RIC VII 148. Near VF to VF, some roughness, encrustation, etc. ($200) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3335.

Constantine I. AD 307/310-337. Lot of four (4) Æ Folles. Siscia mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 330-335, RIC VII 235; Antioch mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 330-335, RIC VII 86; and Thessalonica mint, 1st officina. Struck AD 320, RIC VII 101; and Constantinople mint. Struck 336-337 AD, RIC VII 137. All four coins are from the Lincoln Higgie Hoard. Near VF to Good VF, a few scratches. ($150) From the Ken Bressett collection.

The Lincoln Higgie Hoard was discovered in Turkey by Lincoln W. Higgie, III, in 1967 and sold to me intact. Most of the 40 pieces were Æ 4 Urbs Roma copper coins from seven mints

3336.

Divus Constantine I. Died AD 337. Æ (16mm, 2.07 g, 12h). Commemorative issue. Heraclea mint, 1st officina.

Struck under Constantine II, c.AD 337. DN CONSTANTI NVS PF AVG, veiled head right / Constantine driving quadriga right, holding scepter and reins; crowning manus Dei (hand of God) above; SMNƐ. RIC VIII 14. VF, light brown patina, minor deposits on reverse. ($30) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie Hoard 1967 @ $10.

The Lincoln Higgie Hoard was discovered in Turkey by Lincoln W. Higgie III, in 1967 and sold to me intact. Most of the 40 pieces were Æ 4 Urbs Roma copper coins from seven mints

3337.

Divus Constantine I. Died AD 337. Æ (17mm, 1.58 g, 6h). Cyzicus mint, 9th officina. Struck AD 347-348.

Veiled head right / Constantine, veiled, standing right; SMKA. RIC VIII 46. VF, brown patina with earthen deposits.

($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie Hoard 1967 @ $10.

The Lincoln Higgie Hoard was discovered in Turkey by Lincoln W. Higgie III, in 1967 and sold to me intact. Most of the 40 pieces were Æ 4 Urbs Roma copper coins from seven mints

3338.

Divus Constantine I. Died AD 337. Æ (14mm, 1.27 g, 12h). Antioch mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 337-340.

Veiled, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Constantine, veiled, in quadriga right; above, the hand of God reaches down to him; SMANΔ. RIC VIII 39. VF, brown patina, light roughness on obverse. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Fred Dickfoss 2010 @ $10.

3339.

Divus Constantine I. Died AD 337. Æ (16mm, 1.60 g, 6h). Alexandria mint, 1st officina. Struck AD 347-348.

Veiled bust right / Constantine, togate and veiled, standing right; SMALB. RIC VIII 32; LRBC 1473. VF, brown patina, a bit weak in centers. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie Hoard 1967 @ $10.

The Lincoln Higgie Hoard was discovered in Turkey by Lincoln W. Higgie III, in 1967 and sold to me intact. Most of the 40 pieces were Æ 4 Urbs Roma copper coins from seven mints

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3340.

Commemorative Series. AD 330-354. Æ Follis (17mm, 2.66 g, 6h). Treveri (Trier) mint, 1st officina. Struck under Constantine I, AD 330-331. URBS ROMA. Helmeted and mantled bust of Roma left / She-wolf standing left, head right, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus; two stars above; TRP•. RIC VII 529; LRBC 58. Good VF, dark glossy brown surfaces, deposits. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex ANA coin show c. 1960 @ $5.

Commemorative coins were struck to honor both Rome and Constantinople. The Urbs Roma type alludes to the legendary founding of Rome with the imagery of the she-wolf and twins, and the latter alluding to the recent naval battle over the Licinii with Victory advancing from a conquest. The Urbs Roma series was struck throughout the empire at various mints

3341.

Commemorative Series. AD 330-354. Æ Follis (17mm, 2.26 g, 6h). Arelate (Arles) mint, 2nd officina. Struck under Constantine I, AD 334. CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS, helmeted and mantled bust of Constantinople left, holding scepter / Victory standing facing, head left, holding scepter and shield; to left, wreath in left field; SCONS[T]. RIC VII 374. VF, brown surfaces. ($70) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Walt Sheridan 2003 @ $20.

With the dedication of the city of Constantinople in the spring of AD 330, Constantine I utilized a numismatic approach to place his newly-founded city on the same level of importance as Rome. These “city commemoratives” were struck to honor both Rome and Constantinople, the former alluding to its legendary founding with the imagery of the she-wolf and twins and the latter alluding to the recent naval battle over the Licinii with Victory advancing from a conquest. Though meant to honor just these two cities, this series was struck throughout the empire at various mints

3342.

Commemorative Series. AD 330-354. Æ Follis (19mm, 3.10 g, 12h). Heraclea mint, 5th officina. Struck under Constantine I, AD 330-333. URBS ROMA, helmeted and mantled bust of Roma left / She-wolf standing left, suckling the twins (Romulus and Remus); two stars above; •SMHЄ. RIC VII 119. VF, brown patina. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie Hoard 1967 @ $7.

The Lincoln Higgie Hoard was discovered in Turkey by Lincoln W. Higgie III in 1967 and sold to me intact. Most of the 40 pieces were Æ 4 Urbs Roma copper coins from seven mints.

Commemorative coins were struck to honor both Rome and Constantinople. The Urbs Roma type alludes to the legendary founding of Rome with the imagery of the she-wolf and twins, and the latter alluding to the recent naval battle over the Licinii with Victory advancing from a conquest. The Urbs Roma series was struck throughout the empire at various mints

3343.

Commemorative Series. AD 330-354. Æ Follis (19mm, 2.21 g, 12h). Constantinople mint, 5th officina. Struck under Constantine I, AD 333-335. URBS ROMA; Helmeted and mantled bust of Roma left / She-wolf suckling the twins Romulus and Remus; two stars above; CONSЄ. RIC VII 78. Good VF, brown patina, deposits. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie Hoard 1967 @ $7.

Commemorative coins were struck to honor both Rome and Constantinople. The Urbs Roma type alludes to the legendary founding of Rome with the imagery of the she-wolf and twins, and the latter alluding to the recent naval battle over the Licinii with Victory advancing from a conquest. The Urbs Roma series was struck throughout the empire at various mints

3344.

Commemorative Series. AD 330-354. Lot of three (3) Æ Folles. Nicomedia mint, 1st officina. Struck circa AD 330-335, RIC VII 196; Treveri (Trier) mint, 1st officina. Struck under Constantine I, AD 330-331, RIC VII 530; and Nicomedia mint, 5th officina. Struck under Constantine I, AD 330-335, RIC VII 19. VF to Good VF, some encrustation.

($75) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3345.

Commemorative Series. AD 330-354. Lot of forty (40) Æ Folles. All coins: Plastic coin tube with 40 various Urbs Roma coins from mints of Constantinople, Thessalonica, Heraclea, Nicomedia, Cyzicus, Treveri and Siscia, from the Higgie Hoard. Nearly all have some oxidation and have not been cleaned. Commemorative coins were struck to honor both Rome and Constantinople. The Urbs Roma type alludes to the legendary founding of Rome with the imagery of the she-wolf and twins, and the latter alluding to the recent naval battle over the Licinii with Victory advancing from a conquest. The Urbs Roma series was struck throughout the empire at various mints. Fine to VF, varying degrees of encrustation. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

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3346.

Crispus. Caesar, AD 316-326. Æ Follis (22mm, 3.30 g, 6h). Arelate (Arles) mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 317. CRISPVS NOB CAES, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / PRINCIPIA I-VV-ENTVTIS, Crispus standing left in military dress, holding spear in left hand and resting shield on ground; C-S//QARL. RIC VII 143. VF, red-brown surfaces. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex H. Dickerson 2015 @ $15.

3347.

Crispus. Caesar, AD 316-326. Æ Follis (18mm, 3.11 g, 6h). Decennalia issue. Siscia mint. Struck AD 321-324.

IVL CRIS-PVS NOB C, laureate head right / CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, VOT X in two lines within wreath with large central jewel; ΔSIS (sun). RIC VII 181. VF, black patina, light marks. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Bill Higgie 1969 @ $5.

3348.

Crispus. Caesar, AD 316-326. Æ Follis (19mm, 3.15 g, 12h). Alexandria mint. Struck AD 324-325. FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left / PROVIDENTIAE CAESS. Camp gate; SMALB. RIC VII 35. VF, red-brown patina, hard green encrustation on obverse, some roughness. ($50) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Coin show @ $4.

3349.

Constantine II. As Caesar, AD 316-337. Æ Follis (20mm, 3.21 g, 6h). Londinium (London) mint. 4th officina.

Struck AD 323-324. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate bust right / CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, VOT/•/X in three lines within wreath; PLON (crescent). RIC VII 292. Near EF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Dickfoss 2010 @ $20.

3350.

Constantine II. As Caesar, AD 316-337. Æ Follis (19mm, 2.87 g, 6h). Treveri (Trier) mint. Struck AD 320.

Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust left / VIRTVS EXERCIT, Signum; bound captive seated to left and right; STR. RIC VII 276. VF, green and red-brown patina, rough in areas. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex H. Dickerson 2014 @ $20.

3351.

Constantine II. As Caesar, AD 316-337. Æ Follis (18mm, 2.89 g, 12h). Siscia mint, 4th officina. Struck AD 320-321. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, Laureate head right / CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, VOT /•/ X in three lines; within laurel wreath; Δ SIS (star). RIC VII 166. Good VF, brown surfaces, some roughness, flan crack. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie Hoard 1967 @ $7.

The Lincoln Higgie Hoard was discovered in Turkey by Lincoln W. Higgie III, in 1967 and sold to me intact. Most of the 40 pieces were Æ 4 Urbs Roma copper coins from seven mints. Other types are described and listed above

3352.

Constantine II. As Caesar, AD 316-337. Æ Follis (19mm, 2.70 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck AD 330333. Diademed bust right / Two signa between two soldiers, CONS. RIC VII 60. VF, brown patina. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie Hoard of 1967 for @ $7.

The Lincoln Higgie Hoard was discovered in Turkey by Lincoln W. Higgie, III, in 1967 and sold intact to Ken Bressett. Most of the 40 pieces were Æ 4 Urbs Roma copper coins from seven mints. Other types are described and listed above.

3353.

Constantine II. As Caesar, AD 316-337. Æ Follis (19mm, 2.63 g, 6h). Nicomedia mint. Struck AD 330-335.

Diademed bust right / Two signa between two soldiers. SMNΔ. RIC VII 188. VF, brown patina. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie Hoard of 1967 for @ $7.

The Lincoln Higgie Hoard was discovered in Turkey by Lincoln W. Higgie, III, in 1967 and sold intact to Ken Bressett. Most of the 40 pieces were Æ 4 Urbs Roma copper coins from seven mints. Other types are described and listed above.

3354.

Constantine II. As Caesar, AD 316-337. Æ Follis (20mm, 3.08 g, 6h). Antioch mint, 6th officina. Struck under Constantine I, AD 325-326. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left / PROVIDENT-TIAE CAESS, Camp gate surmounted by two turrets; star above; SMANTS. RIC VII 64. Good VF, brown patina, weakly struck reverse.

($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Fred Dickfoss 2010 @ $20.

3355.

Constantine II. As Caesar, AD 316-337. Æ Follis (18mm, 2.42 g, 12h). Antioch mint, 5th officina. Struck AD 330-333/35. Laureate and cuirassed bust right / GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS, two signa between two soldiers, each holding spear and shield; SMANЄ. RIC VII 87. VF, brown patina. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Dickfoss 2010 @ $20.

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3356.

Constantine II. As Caesar, AD 316-337. Æ Follis (16mm, 1.88 g, 6h). Antioch mint. Struck AD 335-337.

Laureate and cuirassed bust right / GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS, One signa between two soldiers, each holding spear and shield; SMANЄ. RIC VII 109. EF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie Hoard of 1967 for @ $7.

The Lincoln Higgie Hoard was discovered in Turkey by Lincoln W. Higgie, III, in 1967 and sold intact to Ken Bressett. Most of the 40 pieces were Æ 4 Urbs Roma copper coins from seven mints. Other types are described and listed above.

3357.

Constantine II. As Caesar, AD 316-337. Æ Follis (18mm, 2.63 g, 6h). Alexandria mint. Struck AD 333-335.

Two signa between two soldiers. SMALB. RIC 59. VF, red-brown patina. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie Hoard of 1967 for @ $7.

The Lincoln Higgie Hoard was discovered in Turkey by Lincoln W. Higgie, III, in 1967 and sold intact to Ken Bressett. Most of the 40 pieces were Æ 4 Urbs Roma copper coins from seven mints. Other types are described and listed above.

3358.

Constantine II. As Caesar, AD 316-337. Æ Follis (16mm, 1.75 g, 12h). Alexandria mint. Struck circa AD 337.

CONSTANTI NVS MAX AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right / GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers, each holding reversed spear and resting on shield, flanking a standard with S – R on either side. / SMALB. RIC VIII 5. EF, dark brown patina, minor deposits. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Old coin show purchase for @ $10.

The use of the title MAX for the children of Constantine is unusual, appearing at only a few mints immediately after the death of Constantine I in 337.

3359.

Constans. As Caesar, AD 333-337. Æ Follis (16mm, 1.44 g, 12h). Cycicus mint. Struck AD 336-337. Bust facing right / Two soldiers standing vis-à-vis, each holding spear and hand on shield resting on the ground; signum between them; SMKB•. RIC VIII 20. Good VF, brown surfaces, flan crack. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Fred Dickfoss in 2010 for @ $20.

3360.

Constans. As Caesar, AD 333-337. Æ Follis (17mm, 2.19 g, 6h). Alexandria mint, 1st officina. Struck AD 334335. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Two signa between two soldiers, each holding spear and shield; SMALA. RIC VII 61. Near EF, some toned silvering. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Fred Dickfoss in 2010 for @ $20.

3361.

Lot of five (5) Æ Folles. Constantine II & Constans. Constantius II, as Caesar - Follis, Arelate mint. Struck c.AD 318, RIC VII 157; Follis, Cycizus mint. Struck AD 331-334, RIC VII 83 (From the Lincoln Higgie Hoard); Constans - Reduced Follis, Nicomedia mint. Struck AD 336-337, RIC VII 193 (From the Lincoln Higgie Hoard); Reduced Follis, Antioch mint. Struck AD 336-337, RIC VIII 44 (From the Lincoln Higgie Hoard); and Post reform Centenionalis, Antioch mint, 6th officina. Struck AD 347-348, RIC VIII 126. Fine to Near VF. ($150) From the Ken Bressett collection.

The Lincoln Higgie Hoard was discovered in Turkey by Lincoln W. Higgie, III, in 1967 and sold to me intact. Most of the 40 pieces were Æ 4 Urbs Roma copper coins from seven mints

3362.

Constantius II. As Caesar, AD 324-337. Æ Follis (20mm, 2.60 g, 6h). Arles mint. Struck AD 328. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left / PROVIDENTIAE CAESS, Camp gate with two turrets; star above; S/F//CONST. RIC VII 320; VF, dark green patina, some encrustation. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex H. Dickerson 2014 @ $52.

3363.

Constantius II. AD 337-361. Æ Follis (15mm, 1.50 g, 6h). Nicomedia Mint. Struck before AD 340. Diademed, draped bust right / GLORIA EXERCITVS; Two soldiers standing on either side of standard, holding reversed spear and shield. SMNS. RIC VIII 8. VF. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Licoln Higgie Hoard 1967 @ $7.

The Lincoln Higgie Hoard was discovered in Turkey by Lincoln W. Higgie, III, in 1967 and sold to me intact. Most of the 40 pieces were Æ 4 Urbs Roma copper coins from seven mints

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3364.

Constantius II. AD 337-361. Æ Follis (15.5mm, 1.81 g, 12h). Cyzicus Mint. Struck before AD 340. Diademed, draped bust right / GLORIA EXERCITVS; Two soldiers standing on either side of standard, holding reversed spear and shield. SMKƐ. RIC VIII 10. EF. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie Hoard 1967 @ $7.

The Lincoln Higgie Hoard was discovered in Turkey by Lincoln W. Higgie, III, in 1967 and sold to me intact. Most of the 40 pieces were Æ 4 Urbs Roma copper coins from seven mints

3365.

Constantius II. AD 337-361. Æ Follis (15mm, 1.50 g, 12h). Antioch mint, 15th officina. Struck AD 347348. DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG, bust facing right / VOTIS/XX/MVLT/XXX, legend in four lines in laurel wreath; SMANB. RIC VIII 113. EF. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie Hoard 1967 @ $7.

The Lincoln Higgie Hoard was discovered in Turkey by Lincoln W. Higgie, III, in 1967 and sold to me intact. Most of the 40 pieces were Æ 4 Urbs Roma copper coins from seven mints

3366.

Constantius II. AD 337-361. AR Siliqua (19.5mm, 2.81 g, 6h). Antioch mint. Struck AD 347-350. Pearldiademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VOTIS XXV/ MVLTIS/ XXX in four lines within wreath; ANT. RIC VIII 106. Good, holed and plugged. ($25) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Old coin show purchase @ $5.

3367.

Constantius II. AD 337-361. Æ Follis (22mm, 5.04 g, 9h). Antioch mint. Struck AD 355-361. DN CONSTANTIVS PF AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. / FEL TEMP REPARATIO, helmeted soldier holding shield in left hand, spears falling horseman who wears pointed cap and extends left arm upward; Γ//ANA. RIC VIII 188.

Near EF. ($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Tatham Coins. c.1954 @ $3.

3368.

Constantius II. AD 337-361. Lot of seven (7) Æ Folles. (2) Reduced Folles Struck AD 337-341, RIC VIII uncertain; Reduced Follis Antioch mint, 15th officina. Struck AD 347-348, RIC VIII 113; Reduced Follis Uncertain mint.

Struck AD 347-348, RIC VIII - uncertain; Follis Nicomedia mint. Struck AD 348-351, RIC VIII 67; Follis Antioch mint.

Struck AD 350-355, RIC VIII 138; and Follis Possibly Siscia mint. Struck AD 351-354, RIC VIII 350. ($100) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3369.

Magnentius. AD 350-353. Æ Double Centenionalis (27mm, 7.54 g, 6h). Ambianum (Amiens) mint. Struck AD 353. DN MAGNEN//TIVS P F AVG; Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right / SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES; Large Chi-Rho, A to left, ω to right; AMB. RIC VIII 34; Bastien 135. VF, dark gray-brown patina. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Spink & Sons @ £4.

3370.

Magnentius. AD 350-353. Æ Centenionalis (22mm, 3.52 g, 12h). Treveri (Trier) mint, 1st officina. Struck AD 352. Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right; A behind / VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES. Two Victories standing facing one another, holding wreath inscribed VOT/ X/ MVLT/ X in four lines; Christogram above; TRB. RIC VIII 315. EF, brown. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Roger Worland 1966 @ $7.

3371.

Magnentius. AD 350-353. Æ Double Centenionalis (24mm, 5.46 g, 6h). Trier mint. Struck AD 353. Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right / SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES; Large Chi-Rho, A to left, ω to right; TRP•. RIC VIII 323. Good VF, dark brown patina. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection, Ex Corbitt and Hunter 1972 @ £12.

3372.

Magnentius. AD 350-353. Æ Centenionalis (22mm, 4.73 g, 12h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint, 1st officina. Struck AD 352. Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right; A behind / VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES. Two Victories standing facing one another, holding wreath inscribed VOT/ X/ MVLT/ X in four lines; •/SV//RPLG. RIC VIII 130. EF, greenish brown surfaces. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Dorian Jones 1949 @ $2.

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Interesting Legend Engraving Error 3373.

Magnentius. AD 350-353. Æ Double Centenionalis (27.5mm, 7.53 g, 6h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint, 1st officina.

Struck early-mid AD 353. DN MAGNEN//TVS P F AVG; Bareheadded, draped, and cuirassed bust right / SAVLS DD NN AVG ET CAES; Large Chi-Rho symbol; A to left, ω to right across field; PPLG. RIC VIII 153. Two unrecorded errors in legends: TVS in place of TIVS; and SAVLS in place of SALVS. VF, dark brown surfaces. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Coin show c.1984 @ $85.

3374.

Lot of four (4) bronze issues. Magnentius & Julian II. Magnentius - Centenionalis, Treveri (Trier) mint, 1st officina. Struck AD 350- 351, RIC VIII 264; AE23 imitation; Julian II - AE27, Arelate (Arles) mint, 1st officina, RIC VIII 320; and AE15, Treveri (Trier) mint, 1st officina. Struck AD 361-363, RIC VIII 63. ($100) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3375.

Constantius Gallus. Caesar, AD 351-354. Æ Centenionalis (19mm, 2.42 g, 6h). Rome mint. D N CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, helmeted soldier advancing left, holding shield on left arm, spearing falling horseman who extends an arm upward in vain attempt to thwart the attack. (RP)Z branch extending upward to right. RIC VIII 304. Good VF. A scarce mint for this type.

($75) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Dorian Jones 1949 @ $2.

3376.

Julian II. AD 360-363. Æ (27mm, 8.22 g, 12h). Arelate (Arles) mint, 1st officina. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right /SECURITAS REI PVB; Bull standing right, head facing; two stars above; to right, eagle standing right on wreath, holding wreath in beak; PCONST•. RIC VIII 320. Good VF, light rubbing in obverse field. Interesting portrait with long beard. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex B. A. Seaby 1958 @ £2.

3377.

Valentinian I. AD 364-375. AV Solidus (20mm, 3.85 g, 6h). Nicomedia mint, 5th officina. Struck AD 364.

DN VALENTINI-ANVS PF AVG; Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / RESTITVTOR-REIPVBLICAE; Valentinian, in military attire, standing facing, head right, holding labarum left, Victory on globe in left; SMNƐ. RIC IX 2a.2. Near VF, light scratches. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Ken Rendell 1957 @ $23.

3378.

Lot of five (5) bronze issues. AD 364-378. Valentinian I & Valens. Valentinian I - AE19, Siscia mint, 3rd officina. Struck 25 February AD 364-24 August 367, RIC IX 5a.2; AE17, Constantinople mint, 2nd officina. Struck AD 364-367, RIC IX 20a1; AE15, Alexandria mint. Struck c. AD 368, RIC IX 3a3; Valens - AE19, Cyzicus mint Struck AD 364-367, RIC IX 8b2; and AE20, Nicomedia mint. Struck AD 364-367, RIC IX 24a var (P in place of Christogram).

($150) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3379.

Gratian. AD 367-383. Æ (17.5mm, 2.37 g, 1h). Arelate (as Constantia) mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 367-375.

[D N] GRATIANVS AVGG AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right / [GLORI]A NO–VI SAECVLVM, emperor standing facing, head left, holding labarum and shield; OF–III//CON. RIC IX 15. VF. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie 1966 @ $10.

Interestingly, on the reverse the workshop is specifically referred to as OF(ficina) III. Rare and unusual. VF, roughness on reverse. As an accession issue, this coin touts the “glory of the new age” that the new emperor and heir apparent is to bring. The obverse legend echoes Gratian’s role as junior emperor, differentiating between the senior emperors Valentinian I and Valens (AVGG) and Gratian (AVG) in an unorthodox manner only employed at Arelate and Lugdunum

3380.

Lot of five (5) bronze issues. Gratian, Valentinian II and Honorius. Gratian - AE22, Alexandria mint. Struck AD 378-383, RIC IX 6a; Valentinian II - AE21, Antioch mint. Struck AD 383-388, RIC IX 63d3; Valentinian II - AE23, NIcomedia mint, 5th officina. Struck AD 378-383. RIC IX 40a.3; Honorius - AE20, Nicomedia mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 393-395, RIC IX 46c; and AE16, Cyzicus mint. Struck AD 401-403, RIC IX 95. ($75) From the Ken Bressett collection.

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3381.

Theodosius I. AD 379-395. Æ (22mm, 6.01 g, 5h). Nicomedia mint. Struck AD 379- on. Pearl-and-rosettediademed, helmeted, draped, and cuirassed bust right, holding spear and shield / GLORIA RO-MANORVM; Gratian standing left in galley left, head right, raising hand; to right, Victory steering galley; SMNA. RIC IX 25c1. VF.

($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex David Vagi 2002 @ $40.

3382.

Theodosius I. AD 379-395. Æ (22mm, 4.92 g, 12h). Cyzicus mint. Struck AD 392-395. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / GLORIA ROMANORVM; Theodosius standing right, holding labarum and globe; SMKΓ. RIC IX 27a.3. VF. Green patina. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased at a coin show c.1980 for @ $4.

3383.

Theodosius I. AD 379-395. Lot of five (5) Æ. AE18, Thessalonica mint, 1st officina. Struck AD 379-383, RIC IX 38; AE11, Alexandria mint. Struck AD 388-392, RIC IX 13c4; AE22, Cyzicus mint. Struck AD 379-383, RIC IX 14c2; AE22, Antioch mint. Struck AD 383-388, RIC IX 59d2; and AE23, Rome mint. Struck AD 383-387, RIC IX 43d5. ($150) From the Ken Bressett collection.

3384.

Aelia Flaccilla. Augusta, AD 379-386/8. Æ (22mm, 5.19 g, 6h). Cyzicus mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 383388. AEL FLACCILLA AVG; Diademed and draped bust right / SALVS REI-PVBLICAE; Empress or Salus standing facing, head right, arms folded over breast; SMKΓ. RIC IX 24. EF. Attractive grayish-green patina. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Spink & Sons in 1989 for @ £6 ($30).

3385.

Marcian. AD 450-457. Æ Nummus (10.5mm, 1.05 g, 5h). Nicomedia mint. Nicomedia mint. [D N MARC] IANVS P F AV[G], pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / Monogram within wreath; NIC. RIC X 548. Good VF. ($200) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Charlie Wolfe in 1972 for @ $20.

3386.

VANDALS. Municipal coinage of Carthage. Circa 480-533. Æ 42 nummi (28.5mm, 10.46 g, 9h). Class 1.

Var. a. Carthago standing facing, holding three grain ears in each raised hand; all within wreath / NXLII, macron above; all within laurel wreath with large central jewel. Hahn, Wertsystem pl. 20, 13; MEC 1, 34-8; BMC Vandals 3. Fine.

($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased at a coin show c. 1980 for @ $5.

3387.

OSTROGOTHS. Baduila. 541-552. Æ 2 1/2 Nummi –Minimus (9mm, 0.61 g, 6h). In the name of Anastasius.

Ticinum mint. [ΛNΛSTΛSIV]S ΛVC, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / [D N REX/B in two lines. COI 95b; Wroth BMC Pl. XI 16. Good VF, brown patina. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection.

3388.

Julius Caesar. 49-44 BC. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (36mm, 21.20 g, 12h). Paduan type. After Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570.G CAESAR / DICTATOR, Laureate head of Julius Caesar left; star before forehead, lituus behind / VENI/ VIDI/VICI within wreath. Johnson & Martini 1260; Klawans 1. Good VF, warm brown patina. Cut on neck. An attractive cast. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Walter Sheridan. c. 2003 for $75.

Trained as a goldsmith and metalworker, Giovanni da Cavino is best known for his medals, in particular those imitating ancient coins.

Whether Cavino’s ancient imitations were intended to deceive has been a matter of debate, but the majority of scholars are now in agreement that they were not. Rather, Cavino’s medals demonstrate a shift from fanciful interpretations of ancient coins, such as those produced by Valerio Belli, to a more serious study of the originals. It was only later in the 16th century, when a forgery industry developed around Padua, that Cavino’s work became lumped in with these forgeries, and both the Cavino medals and the outright forgeries began to be referred to together as “Paduans.”

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3389.

Julius Caesar. 49-44 BC. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (36mm, 21.02 g, 2h). Paduan type. Later cast after Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570. CAESAR / DIC[T PER] PETVO, Laureate head of Julius Caesar right. / Crossed fasces and caducues; an axe, clasped hands, globe and LEVCA, around. Klawans 3. VF, light brown patina. ($100) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie c.1968 for @ $25.

Trained as a goldsmith and metalworker, Giovanni da Cavino is best known for his medals, in particular those imitating ancient coins.

Whether Cavino’s ancient imitations were intended to deceive has been a matter of debate, but the majority of scholars are now in agreement that they were not. Rather, Cavino’s medals demonstrate a shift from fanciful interpretations of ancient coins, such as those produced by Valerio Belli, to a more serious study of the originals. It was only later in the 16th century, when a forgery industry developed around Padua, that Cavino’s work became lumped in with these forgeries, and both the Cavino medals and the outright forgeries began to be referred to together as “Paduans.”

3390.

Vitellius. AD 69. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (35mm, 22.51 g, 5h). Paduan type. Later cast after Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570. Laureate and draped bust right / Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy; S/C. Klawans 4. VF, dark brown surfaces. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection; acquired from Walter Sheridan in 2003 for @ $75.

Trained as a goldsmith and metalworker, Giovanni da Cavino is best known for his medals, in particular those imitating ancient coins.

Whether Cavino’s ancient imitations were intended to deceive has been a matter of debate, but the majority of scholars are now in agreement that they were not. Rather, Cavino’s medals demonstrate a shift from fanciful interpretations of ancient coins, such as those produced by Valerio Belli, to a more serious study of the originals. It was only later in the 16th century, when a forgery industry developed around Padua, that Cavino’s work became lumped in with these forgeries, and both the Cavino medals and the outright forgeries began to be referred to together as “Paduans.”

3391.

Vitellius. AD 69. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (35mm, 19.36 g, 6h). Paduan type. Later cast after Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570. Laureate and draped bust right / Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy; S/C. Klawans 4. VF, dark brown surfaces. ($150) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Walter Sheridan in 2003 for @ $100.

Trained as a goldsmith and metalworker, Giovanni da Cavino is best known for his medals, in particular those imitating ancient coins.

Whether Cavino’s ancient imitations were intended to deceive has been a matter of debate, but the majority of scholars are now in agreement that they were not. Rather, Cavino’s medals demonstrate a shift from fanciful interpretations of ancient coins, such as those produced by Valerio Belli, to a more serious study of the originals. It was only later in the 16th century, when a forgery industry developed around Padua, that Cavino’s work became lumped in with these forgeries, and both the Cavino medals and the outright forgeries began to be referred to together as “Paduans.”

3392.

Vespasian. AD 69-79. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (34mm, 20.08 g, 5h). Paduan type. Later cast after Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570. Laureatehead left / Palm tree flanked by Judaean captive standing right and Judaea seated right in attitude of mourning. Klawans 3. VF. ($300) From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Tatham Stamp and Coin. 1951 @ $10.

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