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GOLD IONIA, PHOCAEA; 387-326 BC, EL Hekte, 2.51g. Bodenstedt-97. Obv: Ivywreathed head of youthful Pan l., with two small horns above forehead. Rx: Fourpart incuse square. VF.................................................................................... 600 2. LESBOS, MYTILENE; 454-428/7 BC, EL Hekte, 2.56g. Bodenstedt-56. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo r. Rx: Calf’s head r. within incuse square. Good VF.... ........................................................................................................................ 1250 3. LESBOS, MYTILENE; 412-378 BC, EL Hekte, 2.51g. Bodenstedt-69. Obv: Head of nymph r., hair bound behind at top. Rx: Head of youthful Pan r. with small goat’s horn protruding above forehead, all in incuse square set within incuse circle. Bold Fine.................................................................................. 775 4. LESBOS, MYTILENE; c. 412-378 BC, EL Hekte, 2.52g. Bodenstedt-77. Obv: Head of Io r. with taenia, beaded fillet, and necklace of pearls. Rx: Laureate head of Dionysos with ivy wreath r. within linear square. Ex CNG XXIX, 30 March 1994, lot 170. About VF...................................................................... 600 5. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; 336-323 BC. Lampsacus, Lifetime Issue, c. 328-323 BC, Stater, 8.47g. Price-1358. Obv: Head of Athena r., wearing pendant earring, necklace and triple-crested Corinthian helmet decorated with coiled serpent r. Rx: AΛEΞANΔPOY Nike standing l., holding wreath in outstretched r. hand, stylis cradled in l. arm; conjoined foreparts of two horses in outer l. field, monogram in l. field below wing. VF...................... 6500 6. PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY II WITH ARSINOE II, PTOLEMY I, BERENIKE I; 285-246 BC, 13.82g. Alexandria, c. 272-261/0 BC. CPE-314, Svoronos-604. Obv: Jugate busts of Ptolemy II and Arsinoe II r., ΑΔΕΛΦΩΝ above, Celtic shield behind. Rx: Jugate busts of Ptolemy I and Berenike I r., ΘΕΩΝ above. Unusually well struck and well centered. Mint State........... 11000 7. ACHAEMENID EMPIRE; Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II, 420-375 BC, Daric, 8.32g. Carradice Type IIIb, Sunrise-28. Obv: Kneeling running king r. with bow and spear. Rx: Irregular incuse. VF.............................................................. 1250 8. ACHAEMENID EMPIRE; Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II, 420-375 BC, Daric, 8.33g. Carradice Type IIIb, Sunrise-28. Obv: Kneeling running king r. with bow and spear. Rx: Irregular incuse. VF.............................................................. 1450 9. ASIA MINOR, ACHAEMENID EMPIRE; c. 485-420 BC, Gold Daric, 8.35g. Carradice-Type IIIb, Sear-4677. Obv: Bearded king in kneeling-running stance r., holding spear and bow. Rx: Irregular oblong punch. Mint State... 4250 10. JULIUS CAESAR; Died 44 BC. Rome, 46 BC, Aulus Hirtius, Aureus, 7.90g. Crawford-466/1, Sydenham-1017/18, Calicó-36. Obv: C CAESAR-COS TER Veiled female head (Vesta or Pietas). Rx: A HIRTIVS P R Sacrificial implements: lituus, pitcher, and ax. Formerly NGC XF, Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5. EF..... 11000 11. JULIUS CAESAR; Died 44 BC. Rome, Late 46-early 45 BC, L. Munatius Plancus, Aureus, 8.03g. Crawford-475/1a, Sydenham-1019/19a, Calicó-45. Obv: C CAES DIC TER Diademed, draped bust of Victory r. Rx: L PLANC PRAEF 1.

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VRB Sacrificial pitcher. Formerly NGC Ch VF, Strike 4/5, Surface 3/5. VF...... ...................................................................................................................... 12750 FDC THRACE, KOSON, ISSUE FOR BRUTUS; c. 50-40 BC, Stater, 8.43g. RPC-1701. Obv: Consul stepping l. preceded and followed by lictors holding fasces, ΚΟΣΩΝ below, monogram in l. field. Rx: Eagle standing l., wings raised, one talon on scepter, holding wreath with other talon. The obverse is inspired by the famous denarius of Brutus. The reverse is seemingly copied from the reverse of a very rare denarius struck by Q. Pomponius Rufus in 73 BC, Cr-398/1. The very distinctive depiction of the eagle on that coin differs from that on the Koson stater only in the position of the eagle’s head. Flawless beautifully centered strike. FDC..................................................................................................... 2500 THRACE, KOSON, ISSUE FOR BRUTUS; c. 50-40 BC, Stater, 8.25g. RPC-1701. Obv: Consul stepping l. preceded and followed by lictors holding fasces, ΚΟΣΩΝ below, monogram in l. field. Rx: Eagle standing l., wings raised, one talon on scepter, holding wreath with other talon. The obverse is inspired by the famous denarius of Brutus. The reverse is seemingly copied from the reverse of a very rare denarius struck by Q. Pomponius Rufus in 73 BC, Cr-398/1. The very distinctive depiction of the eagle on that coin differs from that on the Koson stater only in the position of the eagle’s head. Mint State............................ 1650 TITUS AS CAESAR; 70-79 AD, Rome, 74 AD, Aureus, 7.68g. RIC-696 (C), BM-153, Paris-127, C-165 corr. (40 Fr.), Calicó-751. Obv: T CAESAR - IMP VESP Head laureate r. Rx: PONTIF - TR POT Fortuna standing l. on low wreathed base decorated with rams’ heads, holding rudder and cornucopia. Excellent, beautifully centered portrait. EF.................................................. 17000 AELIUS AS CAESAR; 136-138 AD, Rome, 137 AD, Aureus, 7.37g. BM1003, pl. 67.10 = RIC-444, pl. XIV, 292 = RIC²-2713, pl. 48 (same dies); Calicó-1448 (same dies); bust var. of C-42 (200 Fr.). Obv: L AELIVS - CAESAR Bare-headed, draped bust r., seen from front and side. Rx: PIE - TAS across field, TRIB - POT - COS - II around, Pietas standing r. dropping incense on altar and holding box. Ex Stack’s, 11 January 2013, lot 5362. Aelius is probably the handsomest man ever portrayed on a Roman coin. Struck in high relief. Mint State.............................................................................................................. 27000 GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, Rome, 260-8 AD (Sole Reign), Aureus, 2.97g. Göbl-671g (1 spec.); bust var. of RIC-24, C-37 (100 Fr.), and Calicó-3465. Obv: GALLIENVS AVG Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: AETERNITAS AVG Sol standing l., raising r. hand and holding globe in l. Sharply struck. Exquisite obverse on a broad flan. Reverse struck with fresh but shallow reverse die. Mint State...................................................................... 7500 JULIAN II AS CAESAR; 355-360 AD, Antioch, Solidus, 4.35g. Depeyrot-10/2, p. 277 (1 spec. from officina H=8); RIC-167 (R3); C-23 (40 Fr.). Obv: D N IVLIANV - S NOB CAES Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust

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r., seen from front. Rx: GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE Roma, helmeted, and Constantinopolis, turreted, sitting side by side on throne, Roma facing and Constantinopolis turned l., holding between them a round shield bearing a star; Constantinopolis also holds a scepter and places her r. foot on a prow; in exergue, SMANH. Purchased from Harlan Berk, 1996. Small graffiti in obverse right field. EF................................................................................4950 MARCIAN; 450-457 AD, Constantinople, Tremissis, 1.48g. RIC-518 (R3). Obv: D N MARCIA - NVS P F AV[G] Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: VICTOR - IA - AVGVSTORVM Victory advancing to front, head l., holding wreath and cross on globe; star in r. field, CONOB in exergue. Rare double legend break on reverse. Mint State........................525 LEO I; 457-474 AD, Constantinople, 457-68 AD, Tremissis, 1.49g. RIC-611. Obv: D N LEO PE - RPET AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: VICTORIA AVGVSTORV (sic, final M omitted) Victory advancing to front, head l., holding wreath and cross on globe, CONOB in exergue, star in r. field. This variant with M of AVGVSTORVM omitted on reverse is rare according to RIC. Mint State..............................................450 LEO II AND ZENO; 473-474 AD, Constantinople, Solidus, 4.49g. Berk-17, RIC-803 (R2). Obv: D N LEO ET Z - ENO PP AVG Helmeted, cuirassed bust of Leo II facing, spear over r. shoulder, shield with horseman on l. shoulder. Rx: SALVS REI - PVBLICAE Two emperors enthroned facing, small Leo II on l. and larger Zeno on r., each nimbate and holding a mappa; between them a cross and a star above the cross; CONOB in exergue. Acquired from Harlan Berk, June 1993. Mint State.....................................................................4000 ANASTASIUS I; 491-518 AD. Constantinople, Tremissis, 1.48g. Berk-34, MIB-12, Sear-8. Obv: D N ANASTA - SIVS PP AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM Victory standing with wreath in r. hand and cross on globe in l. hand, star in r. field, CONOB in exergue. Some flat striking behind face, otherwise mirror surface. Mint State.....................................................................................................475 JUSTINIAN I; 527-565 AD. Constantinople, 552-62 AD, Semissis, 2.07g. Berk-46, MIR-18, Sear-144. Obv: D N IVSTINI - ANVS PP AVI Pearldiademed, draped, cuirassed but r., seen from front. Rx: VICTORIA.AVGGG Victory seated r. inscribing shield set on knee, [star] to l., inverted crossed P to r., CONOB in exergue. Wavy planchet but as struck. VF............................285 MAURICE; 582-602 AD. Constantinople, c. 583/4-602 AD, Solidus, 4.36g. MIB-6, Berk-82, Sear-478. Obv: D N mAVRC - TIb PP AVI Draped, cuirassed bust facing, wearing plumed helmet and holding cross on globe. Rx: VICTORI - [A] AVCC E (officina 5) Victory standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by P and crosspiece in r. hand and cross on globe in l. hand; CONOB in exergue. Extremely sharp and beautifully struck. Mint State...700 MAURICE; 582-602 AD. Constantinople, c. 583/4-602 AD, Solidus, 4.48g. MIB-6, Berk-82, Sear-478. Obv: O N mAVRC - TIb PP AVI Draped, cuirassed bust facing, wearing plumed helmet and holding cross on globe. Rx: VICTORI - [A A]VCC I (officina 10) Victory standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by P and crosspiece in r. hand and cross on globe in l. hand; CONOB in exergue. Sharply struck. Mint State..........................................700 MAURICE; 582-602 AD. Constantinople, c. 583/4-602 AD, Solidus, 4.40g. MIB-6, Berk-82, Sear-478. Obv: O N mAVRC - TIb PP AVC Draped, cuirassed bust facing, wearing plumed helmet and holding cross on globe. Rx: VICTORI - A AVCC H (officina 8) Victory standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by P and crosspiece in r. hand and cross on globe in l. hand; CONOB in exergue. FDC...........................................................................750 FOCAS; 602-610 AD. Constantinople, c. 603-607 AD, Solidus, 4.44g. Berk99, Sear-618, MIB-7. Obv: O N FOCAS - PERP AVC Draped, cuirassed bust facing, wearing crown without pendilia and holding cross on globe. Rx: VICTORIA - AVGG E (officina 5) Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by crosspiece and P, and cross on globe; in exergue, CONOB. Nearly mirror surfaces. Perfectly centered obverse. Mint State..................750 FOCAS; 602-610 AD. Constantinople, c. 603-607 AD, Solidus, 4.42g. Berk99, Sear-618, MIB-7. Obv: O N FOCAS - PERP AVC Draped, cuirassed bust facing, wearing crown without pendilia and holding cross on globe. Rx: VICTORI - A AVGG S (officina 6) Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by crosspiece and P, and cross on globe; in exergue, CONOB. Mint State.....................................................................................................600 Cyprus Military Mint HERACLIUS AND HERACLIUS CONSTANTINE; 610-641 AD. Eastern military mint, possibly on Cyprus, Solidus, 4.44g. Berk-129, MIB77, Sear-851 or 852. Obv: dd NN hERACLIUS ET hERA CONST PP AVGG Facing, crowned busts of the two emperors, possibly resting on exergual line (flat struck), with cross between their heads. Rx: VICTORIA - AVSU I Cross potent on three steps, CoNoB in exergue. Some minor surfaces unevenness. Mint State...................................................................................................1100 CONSTANS II; 641-668 AD. Constantinople, c. 651-4 AD, Solidus, 4.44g. MIB-23, Sear-956, BM-36. 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Magnificent Mint State.. .. ...................................................................................................................2475 CONSTANTINE V WITH LEO III; 741-755 AD. Constantinople, Solidus, 4.42g. Berk-225, Sear-1550. Obv: A C - ON - STANTINU NC Crowned frontal bust of Constantine V with short beard, holding cross potent and akakia. Rx: G - LE - ON P A MUL Crowned frontal bust of Leo III (the emperor’s deceased father) with short beard, holding cross potent and akakia. EF...............................................................................................................2500 LEO IV; 775-780 AD. Constantinople, c. 776-778 AD, Solidus, 4.39g. Berk232, Sear-1583. Obv: LEOn [VS EGGON CONS]TA’ O nEOS. Facing busts of Leo IV, with short beard on l. and Constantine VI, beardless on r., each wearing crown and chlamys; between their heads, pellet; in field above, cross. Rx: LEOn PAP’COnSTAnTInOS PAT’Θ Facing busts of Leo III on l. and Constantine V on r., both with short beards, each wearing crown and loros; between their heads, pellet; in field above, cross. Ex Berk 172, 20 December 2010, lot 34. Beautifully centered for issue. Magnificent Mint State.........2000 CONSTANTINE VII AND ROMANUS II; 913-959 AD. Constantinople, c. 945-59 AD, Solidus, 3.94g. Berk-278, DO-15, Sear-1751. Obv: +IhS XPS REX REGNANTIUm Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus decorated with cross (with three pellets in each limb of cross), and raising r. hand in benediction; in l. hand, book of Gospels. Rx: CONSTANT’ CE ROMAN’ Aυςς Facing busts of Constantine VII, with short beard (on l.) and Romanus II beardless (on r.), both crowned and holding between them long patriarchal cross; Constantine is wearing a loros while his son wears a chlamys. Ex Berk 166, 15 October 2009, lot 57. Mint State.................................................1400 ROMANUS III; 1028-1034 AD. Constantinople, Stamenon Nomisma, 4.43g. Berk-296, Sear-1819. Obv: +IhS XIS REX - REGNANTIhm Christ seated facing on square-backed throne, wearing nimbus marked with cross and raising r. hand in benediction; in l. hand, book of Gospels; double border. Rx: ΘCE bOHΘ’ - RWmAhW around, MΘ in upper field, The Virgin, nimbate on r., stands facing and crowns Romanus, who stands facing beside Her, bearded, and holds cross on globe; on the drapery fold below the globe, four pellets; double border. Ex Gemini III, 9 January 2007, lot 681 (part). Beautifully centered and perfectly struck. FDC.........................................1200 CONSTANTINE X; 1059-1067 AD. Constantinople, Stamenon Nomisma, 4.39g. Berk-316, Sear-1847. Obv: +IhS XIC REX - REGNANTIhm Christ seated facing on throne with upright arms, around his head halo with cross, raising r. hand before chest in benediction and holding Gospels in l. Rx: +KWN RAC Λ - O ΔOVKAC Emperor standing facing wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and cross on globe. Mint State..............................575 ROMANUS IV; 1068-1071 AD. Constantinople, Histamenon Nomisma, 4.36g. Berk-320, Sear-1859. Obv: +RWMAN’ - [EVΔOKIA] Nimbate Christ, with IC - XC l. and r. of his head, standing facing on footstool, reaching up with both hands to crown Romanus and Eudocia, who stand front on either side of him, each wearing crown and holding cross on globe; double border. Rx: KWN - MX - ANΔ Three figures of Michael VII (center), Constantius, and Andronicus standing facing on footstools, each crowned and wearing loros; Michael holds transverse jeweled vexillum and akakia, the other two each hold cross on globe in outer hand; double border. Flan crack at 5:00. Reverse somewhat weakly struck. Mint State..............................................775 ROMANUS IV AND FAMILY; 1068-1071 AD. Constantinople, Stamenon Nomisma, 4.45g. Berk-321, DO-2, Sear-1861. Obv: +PWMAN’ on l., IC - XC across upper field, EVΔKII on r. (for EVΔOKIA), Nimbate Christ standing facing on footstool, crowning Romanus and Eudocia, who stand facing on either side of him, each holding cross on globe; double border. Rx: KWN MX - ANΔ Michael, in center, standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, between Constantius and Andronicus, who stand facing on either side of him, each holding cross on globe and akakia; dotted exergual band and double border. Acquired from SBV Zurich, 1991. Obverse somewhat doublestruck. Mint State / EF..............................................................................................710 NICEPHORUS III; 1078-1081 AD. Constantinople, EL Stamenon Nomisma, 4.36g. Berk-335, Sear-1881. Obv: Christ seated facing on throne without back; he wears nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, raises r. hand in benediction and holds book of Gospels in l.; on either side of nimbus, IC XC; double border. 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GREEK SILVER 39. NORTHEAST GAUL. REMI.; C. 100-50 BC, 1/4 Stater, 10 mm, 1.42g. D & T-182. Obv: Stylized head of Apollo. Rev. Stylized horse r.; below, two pellets; above, curved line ending in pellet. Purchased in Lyon, November 2008. Near Mint State.................................................................................165 40. CELTIC IMITATION OF MASSALIA; c. 200-150 BC, Drachm, 3.14g. Cf. De La Tour-2126. Obv: Head of Artemis r. Rx: Lion standing r., [M]AΣΣ[A] above. EF................................................................................275 41. LUCANIA, METAPONTUM; 510-470 BC, Stater, 7.49g. Noe-Class IX, 200. Obv: META, six-grained barley ear with guilloche border on rim. Rx: Incuse five-grained barley ear with striated border on incuse rim. VF......700 42. CALABRIA, TARENTUM; c. 325-281 BC, Stater, 7.71g. FischerBossert-884 (dies V347/R686); Vlasto-617 (same dies). Obv: Naked horseman r., about to hurl raised spear and holding two further spears and round shield with other arm; below horse, letters ΣΑ. Rx: Taras on dolphin l., holding kantharos and trident; above and below his extended r. arm, Ω and Σ; below dolphin, a second smaller dolphin also swimming l.; to r., TAPAΣ. Excellent type. Beautifully created horse and rider on obverse and extremely sharp and desirable reverse. Virtually Mint State.......................................2000 43. CALABRIA, TARENTUM; c. 325-281 BC, Stater, 7.90g. Vlasto-666. Obv: Naked horseman r., crowning horse, ΣΑ in l. field, APE/ΘΩΝ below. Rx: Taras on dolphin l., holding tripod; CΑΣ below. About EF.................675 44. CALABRIA, TARENTUM; c. 281-272 BC, Stater, 6.03g. Vlasto-789, SNG ANS-1133. Obv: Helmeted, nude warrior on horse prancing l.; warrior holds two lances and large round shield decorated with an eight-pointed star. Rx: Taras astride dolphin l., holding grape cluster and distaff. Ex Berk 189, 25 March 2014, lot 56 . VF...............................................................................400 45. CALABRIA, TARENTUM; c. 235-228 BC, magistrate Xenokrates, Nomos, 6.48g. SNG ANS-1259, Vlasto-959. Obv: [Ξ]E-NoKPA/[T]-HΣ Armored cavalryman on horse pacing l., raising his r. hand in salute and turning his bearded head to face the viewer; in upper field to r., TRK monogram and pileus. Rx: TAPAΣ Phalantyhos, nude, riding dolphin swimming l., holding trident over shoulder in his r. hand, and holding his drapery in his upraised l.; to r., monogram ΣΩ; below, cuttlefish and waves. Acquired from Harlan Berk, 2014; ex Roma VIII, 28 March 2014, lot 23. Exceptional type. Large complex reverse almost completely shown including squid in right field. Mint State..... ....................................................................................................................1250 46. BRUTTIUM, BRETTIAN LEAGUE; 215-205 BC, Drachm, 4.76g. Scheu-43. Obv: Bust of winged Nike r., club and crescent behind. Rx: BRETTIΩN Naked Dionysus standing facing, crowning himself and holding long torch; to r., coiled serpent and Σ. Toned. Mint State............................600 47. BRUTTIUM, TERINA; c. 440-425 BC, Diobol, 0.70g. HollowayJenkins-27, ill. p. 49 (Berlin, same dies). Obv: Head of the nymph Terina r. Rx: TE - PI retrograde, Nike flying l., holding the top of a large wreath. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Pegasi, April 2008. Rare: not in BMC, SNG ANS, or SNG Copenhagen; none in CoinArchives. Terina’s coins usually show a seated, not a standing, figure of Nike. VF.........................185 48. SICILY, SYRACUSE; c. 485-479 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.29g. Boehringer-84 (dies V41/R54). Obv: Slow quadriga driven r. by bearded charioteer, above Nike flying r. to crown horses. Rx: ΣVR - A - KOΣ - IO - N Head of Arethusa r., wearing pearl headband and pearl necklace, hair tucked up behind headband, four dolphins and legend around. Ex Roma 5, 23 March 2013, lot 103 which realized for $7010 plus buyer’s fees (“Ex Comery Collection”). With NGC tag 3598769-002, removed from capsule, graded “AU*, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5, Fine Style”. This is a beautifully centered extremely well struck scarcer example of the earliest Syracusian type with Athena surrounded by the dolphins. Extremely hard to duplicate all of the wonderful aspects of this coin. Good EF with luster..................................................................13000 Kimon 49. SICILY, SYRACUSE BY KIMON; c. 407 BC, Decadrachm, 41.00g. Jongkees-14 (only 4 recorded in 1941). Obv: Charioteer driving fast quadriga l., holding goad in r. hand, reins in l.; above, Nike flying r., crowning charioteer; in exergue panoply of armor consisting of cuirass flanked by greaves, with shield on l. and crested helmet on r.; beneath, AΘΛA. Rx: Head of Arethusa l. wearing hairband, earrings, and pearl necklace; four dolphins around her, ΣΥPΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ above. The decadrachms of Kimon are some of the most sought after of all Greek coins. While this coin is unsigned, only four were recorded by Jongkees in 1941. The head of Arethusa is perfectly centered with all four dolphins around her, representing the island origin of Syracuse before it was moved to the mainland. Flawless centering on obverse as well. Slight porosity. This coin is highly desirable for any collector of Greek coins. EF.............................................................................................................41500 50. ZEUGITANIA, CARTHAGE; Group 2, 215-213 BC, Billon Tridrachm, 10.76g. 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High relief. aVF / F.......................225 THRACO-MACEDONIAN TRIBES, MYGDONES OR KRESTONES; c. 480-470 BC, Stater, 8.99g. Weber-1839, SNG ANS58 var. Obv: Goat kneeling r., head turned back, rosette in field above. Rx: Quadripartite incuse square. Well centered. Good Toned VF....................2150 MYDONES OR KRESTONES; c. 485-470 BC, Diobol, 0.93g. Lorber, Goats-15; SNG ANS-60 (Acanthus). Thraco-Macedonian tribes, Mydones or Krestones. Obv: Goat kneeling r., head reverted. Rx: Four-part incuse square. aEF................................................................................................................375 MACEDONIA, PERDICCAS II; 454-413 BC, Tetrobol, 2.49g. Raymond-219 (same dies). Obv: Youth on horse prancing r., wearing petasus and carrying two spears; below horse, flowerless plant. Rx: Lion forepart r. Reverse flatly struck as always. Toned EF...................................................400 MACEDONIA, PHILIP II; 359-336 BC. Pella, c. 342/1-337/6 BC (Lifetime), Tetradrachm, 14.38g. Le Rider-278 (D154/R220). Obv: Laureate head of Zeus r. Rx: ΦΙΛΙΠ - ΠΟΥ Naked youth holding palm branch on horse trotting r.; thunderbolt below horse’s body, N in exergue. Extremely beautiful portrait of Philip II as Zeus struck in high relief. Exceptional for issue. Near Mint State...................................................................................................5500 MACEDONIA, PHILIP II; 359-336 BC. Pella, Posthumous, c. 336/5329/8 BC, 14.16g. Le Rider-378, pl. 16 (same dies). Obv: Laureate head of Zeus r. Rx: ΦIΛIΠ - ΠOY Horseman r., holding palm; club below. Excellent style showing powerful portrait. This coin no doubt circulated extensively throughout the ancient world, happily without being damaged. Bold VF.1150 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; Lifetime Issue, Ake, Year 25 = 322/21 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.74g. Price-3262. Obv: Head of young Herakles r. wearing lionskin headdress. Rx: AΛEΞANΔPo[Y] Zeus seated l. holding eagle and scepter, date in two lines in l. field. Apparently from the same dies as the two BM specimens Price pl. XCII, 3260c (date misread as Year 24) and 3262b. VF / Fine...................................................................550 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; 336-323 BC. Aradus, c. 328-320 BC (probably Lifetime), Tetradrachm, 17.08g. Price-3316. Obv: Head of young Herakles r. wearing lionskin headdress. Rx: BAΣΙΛΕ[ΩΣ] [A]ΛEΞANΔP[oY] Zeus seated l. holding eagle and scepter, Σ in l. field, Α above P under throne. VF...........................................................................475 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; 336-323 BC. Aradus, 243/2-215/4 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.05g. Price-3366-3385 (depending on date). Obv: Head of young Herakles r. wearing lionskin headdress. Rx: [A]ΛEΞANΔ[PoY] Zeus seated l. holding eagle and scepter, palm tree in l. field, AP monogram under throne, in exergue. (final digits of date). The N in Alexander’s name on reverse is written backwards. Good VF..................550 Ex Hunt MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; 336-323 BC. Myrina, c. 188-170 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.91g. Price-1663. Obv: Head of Herakles r. wearing lionskin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l. holding eagle and scepter, AΛEΞANΔPoY downwards to r., MYPI and amphora with tall foot and volute handles in l. field. Ex Sotheby, New York, 21 June 1990, Nelson Bunker Hunt Collection, lot 381. While some of the posthumous issues are stylistically poor this coin is exceptionally beautiful for its period. Virtually Mint State with luster...........................................................................................................2100 Demetrius Poliorcetes MACEDONIA, DEMETRIUS POLIORCETES; 294-288 BC. Amphipolis, c. 294/3 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.16g. Newell-94, pl.VIII.16. Obv: Winged Nike, blowing trumpet, standing l. on prow with apotropaic eye. Rx: ΔHMHTPIOY downwards on r., BA - ΣIΛE - ΩΣ below, Poseidon, nude, striding l., brandishing a trident with r. hand and stretching forward his l. arm wrapped in his mantle; before him, tripod; behind him, I above monogram ME. Acquired from Harlan Berk, 1995. This coin is incredibly beautiful compared to the other coins struck from the dies of Newell-94 and from similar pairs of dies. Toned luster. Wonderful Mint State...................................................6500 High Relief Shield MACEDONIA UNDER THE ROMANS; 167-150 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.15g. AMNG-159, Sear-1386 var. Obv: Macedonian shield; in center, bust of Artemis r. with bow and quiver at her shoulder. Rx: ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΩΝ / ΠΡΩΤΗΣ above and below horizontal club with handle to l.; AP monogram in upper field; all within oak wreath, to l. of which, thunderbolt. Acquired from Harlan Berk, 1991. This beautiful type of course is a miniature shield. The

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VF...................................................................................................500 Lorber 45A This Coin THESSALY, LARISSA; c. 400-370 BC, Drachm, 6.07g. Lorber, Studies Westermark, p. 279, 45a (this coin). Obv: Head of nymph Larissa threequarters r., wearing ampyx and necklace, hair flying freely around face. Rx: ΛΑΡ[Ι] Horse grazing r. Ex BCD Thessaly, 2 January 2012, lot 233 Ex NFA Summer Sale, 9 September 1993, lot 162. This coin is a beautiful example of the trial coins that were struck while the people of Larissa were deciding on their new major type. Mint State............................................2750 Hemidrachm THESSALY, LARISSA; c. 356-337 BC, Hemidrachm, 3.04g. BCDThessaly 325 (same obv. die). Obv: Head of the nymph Larissa three-quarter facing l., wearing ampyx and necklace. Rx: ΛAPIΣ - AIΩN above and below, horse standing r., preparing to lie down. Ex CNG E322, 12 March 2014, lot 174. This coin is an extremely beautiful example of a denomination we have never handled before in this quality. Mint State.........................................2250 THESSALY, LARISSA; c. 350 BC, Drachm, 6.04g. BCD-384.2 (same dies). Obv: Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly r., hair bound with ampyx. Rx: Horse standing l., about to roll; ΛAP[I] above (P reversed), ΣAIΩ[N] in exergue. Ex Berk 81, 31 March 1994, lot 137. The BCD catalogue (Triton XV, 2012) calls this reverse type “extremely rare”, because of the reversed P (engraver’s error) in the legend. Extremely pretty head of Larissa. Near Mint State............................................................................................................1500 EUBOEA, HISTIAIA; 196-146 BC, Tetrobol, 2.37g. Cf. BM-47. Obv: Head of Maenad r. wearing vine wreath. Rx: ΙΣΤΙ - ΑΙΕΩΝ Nymph Histiaea seated r. on stern of galley decorated with wing, holding mast with crosspiece; M below. EF.....................................................................................140 Early Persian War Issue ATTICA, ATHENS; 490-485 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.87g. Close to Seltman-361 (A236/P302). Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. in archaic style. Rx: Owl standing r., head front, olive twig behind, AΘE before. The fine style, fresh dies, large flan, and good centering of this coin show that it was one of the earliest issues struck by Athens for the Persian Wars. The later issues soon to follow, whose purpose was just to finance the war, were of correct weight, but were more carelessly struck on smaller, globular flans, and often using worn dies. Athena's nose expertly restored, but rest of coin untouched and as struck. EF...................................................................................................9750 ATTICA, ATHENS; 454-449 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.18g. Starr-Group V.B, Series 4. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r., head front, olive twig with two leaves behind, ethnic in r. field. Starr Group V includes many dies similar to those of our piece, but no actual die matches, indicating that this group, though still quite small, was larger than the other Starr groups. VF / Mint State...........................................................................................2750 ATTICA, ATHENS; c. 445 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.16g. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r., head front, crescent and olive twig with two leaves behind, ΑΘΕ downwards in r. field. Full crest. Mint State..............2000 ATTICA, ATHENS; c. 440 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.21g. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r., head front, crescent and olive twig with two leaves behind, ΑΘΕ downwards in r. field. Full crest. Mint State..............2750 ATTICA, ATHENS; c. 440 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.20g. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r., head front, crescent and olive twig with two leaves behind, ΑΘΕ downwards in r. field. Mint State.............................1800 ATTICA, ATHENS; c. 440 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.20g. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r., head front, crescent and olive twig with two leaves behind, ΑΘΕ downwards in r. field. Mint State.............................1800 ATTICA, ATHENS; c. 440 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.21g. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r., head front, crescent and olive twig with two leaves behind, ΑΘΕ downwards in r. field. Extremely sweet archaic face. Mint State............................................................................................................2000 ATTICA, ATHENS; c. 435 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.20g. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r., head front, crescent and olive twig with two leaves behind, ΑΘΕ downwards in r. field. Mint State.............................1500 ATTICA, ATHENS; c. 450 BC, Obol, 0.67g. 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Rx: Owl standing r. on amphora, head front; ethnic and magistrates’ names l. and r., in l. field Asklepios standing l. leaning on serpent staff; third magistrate OΦEΛOY in r. field, Δ on amphora, HP below; all within olive wreath. Ex CNG 106, 13 September 2017, lot 273. Mint State........................................................1500 ATTICA, ATHENS, NEW STYLE; Metrodoros/Miltiades/Grapes, 115/4 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.64g. Thompson-634 (obv. die), rev. cf. 634d (with E rather than Γ on amphora). Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r. on amphora, head front; ethnic and magistrates’ names l. and r. of owl, bunch of grapes in r. field; third magistrate KAΛΛΙΦ; Γ on amphora, ΣΦ below; all within olive wreath. About EF....................................................................775 Symbol Triptolemos in Biga of Winged Serpents: 113/2 BC ATTICA, ATHENS, NEW STYLE; Magistrates Eumareides & Kleomen/ Triptolemos, 113/2 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.74g. Thompson-677f. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r. on amphora, head front; ethnic and magistrates’ names mainly in l. field, Triptolemos in biga of winged serpents in r. field; third magistrate AΣΚ, Z on amphora, ΣΩ below; all within olive wreath. Ex Berk 182, 28 December 2012, lot 108. VF..............................900 Milbank 3 ATTICA, AEGINA; c. 510-480 BC, Stater, 12.23g. Milbank-3, Asyut-433 (Group III). Obv: Smooth-shelled sea turtle with row of dots down center of shell. Rx: Union Jack pattern incuse. Ex Gemini XI, 12 January 2014, lot 136. This is one of the small first three classes of Aegina issues. Normally they are worn very heavily because these circulated as the first international trade coin. This is a wonderful example, not only perfectly centered but with a full row of dots on the shell, doubtless one of the finest early sea turtles in existence. Mint State............................................................................................................9000 CORINTHIA, CORINTH; 350-330 BC, Stater, 8.39g. Calciati-417. Obv: Pegasus flying l. with straight wings, koppa below. Rx: Helmeted head of Athena l., with Γ below her chin and thyrsus bound with fillets emerging behind her helmet. VF................................................................................600 Beautiful Aphrodite CORINTHIA, CORINTH; c. 350-338 BC, Drachm, 2.66g. BMC-293, pl. X, 10; Grose-6119, pl. 215, 15; Babelon, Traité, pl. CCXIII, 34. Obv: Pegasus with pointed wing flying l., koppa below. Rx: Head of Aphrodite l., wearing earring and necklace; hair bound with a twisted cord and tied behind, the ends loose; behind neck, Δ. Acquired from Sydney Mygind, 1993. This drachm is part of an extensive issue of this denomination that shows a great many beautiful and different images of Aphrodite. This particular die is one of the finest of all. Good VF / EF...........................................................................475 ACARNANIA, LEUCAS; c.350-330 BC, Stater, 8.36g. Calciati-94. Obv: Pegasos flying r., Λ below. Rx: Helmeted head of Athena r., Λ and caduceus behind. Ex Berk 190, 29 May 2014, lot 95 . About EF................................450 MYSIA, LAMPSACUS; c. 500-450 BC, Obol, 0.73g. SNG Paris-1129. Obv: Janiform female head wearing tania and earring. Rx: Helmeted head of Athena l. within incuse square. EF.............................................................185 MYSIA, PERGAMUM; Pergamum, Mysia, Roman Rule, c. 133-67 BC, Cistophorus, 12.01g. SNG Paris-1726. Obv: Cista mystica with half-open lid, from which a serpent emerges to l., all within ivy wreath. Rx: Two coiled serpents with tails entwined and heads erect, on either side of a bow case ornamented with an aplustre; to l., monogram ΠEP (ethnic); above, AΠ and ΠPY monogram followed by star; to r., staff entwined by serpent. VF......250 IONIA, MILETOS; 5th cent. BC, Diobol, 0.98g. SNG Cop-949, SNG Aulock-2080. Obv: Forepart of roaring lion l. Rx: Star-like floral ornament in incuse square. Mint State............................................................................100 IONIA, SAMOS; 270-240 BC, Octobol, 4.18g. SNG Cop-1710, Barronpl. XXV, 9. Obv: Facing lion’s scalp. Rx: Forepart of ox r., ΣAMIΩN above Small planchet defect at 7:00 on reverse. gVF.............................................500 CARIA, RHODES; c. 205-188 BC, Drachm, 2.45g. SNG Keckman-; BM-; SNG Cop-; Ashton NC 1987-, 1988-, 1989-, 1995-, 2002-. Obv: Head of Helios facing, slightly r. Rx: P - O to either side of rose, magistrate’s name ΑΙΝΗΤΩΡ above, panther in field r. Not in works consulted; perhaps unpublished. About EF...............................................................................350 Mausoleum CARIA, MAUSOLUS; 377-353 BC, Tetradrachm, 15.18g. Cf. Traité-93, pl. XC.5, and SNG Aulock-2360. 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See NFA March 1976, lot 258. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Lioness seated r. lifting foreleg. Cf. SNG Aulock 4185-4190 for larger denominations of this series, depicting two lions with raised paws. Ex Berk 125, 27 February 2002, lot 187. Reverse portrays a beautiful image of a seated lion. Mint State. ......................................................................................................................265 CILICIA, CELENDERIS; c. 425-400 BC, Stater, 10.82g. Kraay-NC 1962, pl. I.8 (same dies). Obv: Naked youth holding bridle and whip, riding sideways on horse to l.; below horse, Π. Rx: Goat kneeling l., head turned back, Κ[ΕΛE] and ivy branch above. The naked youth sliding off the horse shows the transition to the second stage of a traditional race. First on horseback to one end and the second and last part of the race done on foot. Unusually well centered. Mint State......................................................................................875 CILICIA, TARSUS, SATRAP PHARNABAZUS; 380-374/3 BC, Stater, 10.86g. SNG Levante-72, SNG Paris-251. Obv: Baaltars seated l., holding lotus-tipped scepter. Rx: Bearded and helmeted male head (Ares?) l. Ex Kirk Davis FPL 61 (Summer 2012). Toned EF..................................................900 ISSOS OR UNCERTAIN CYPRUS; c. 500-480 BC, Stater, 10.89g. Babelon-pl. XXV, 19. Obv: Lion’s head l. with foreleg below. Rx: Crude incuse with large diagonal bar corner to corner. Some large flan cracks on lion’s nose. Struck with worn dies. gVF.......................................................675 CYPRUS, SALAMIS, EVAGORAS I; 411-373 BC, Salamis, Stater, 10.63g. Amandry-Group B.d, Rev. Num. 1988, pl. III; Sear-5806. Obv: Head of bearded Heracles wearing lionskin r. Rx: Goat kneeling r., barley grain above, Cypriot legend, Greek letters [EY] in exergue (off flan), A in field before the goat. Acquired from Harlan Berk, 2013. On other examples of this issue that have recently been in the market the bearded Hercules was extremely poorly struck, nowhere close to this exceptional example. EF.4250 SELEUCID, ANTIOCHUS I; 281-261 BC, Seleucia on the Tigris, Tetradrachm, 17.02g. SC-379.3c. Obv: Diademed head of Antiochus I r. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ Apollo, seated l. on omphalos, holding arrow and resting l. hand on grounded bow; monograms in outer l. and r. fields. VF.475 SYRIA, ANTIOCHUS II; 261-246 BC, Seleucia on the Tigris, Tetradrachm, 17.01g. SC-587.1. Obv: Diademed head of Antiochus I r. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ Apollo, slight drapery on r. thigh, seated l. on omphalos, testing arrow and resting l. hand on bow, control marks in outer l. and r. fields. VF... ......................................................................................................................450 SYRIA, SELEUCUS III SOTER (CERAUNUS); 226-223 BC, Antioch on the Orontes, Tetradrachm, 16.97g. SC-921.1. Obv: Diademed head of Seleucus III r., with long sideburn, dotted border. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ on r., ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ on l., Apollo, slight drapery on r. thigh, seated l. on omphalos, testing arrow and resting l. hand on grounded bow. Control marks in outer l. and r. fields. VF...........................................................................................400 SYRIA, SELEUCUS III; 226-223 BC, Antioch on the Orontes, Tetradrachm, 17.03g. SC-921.2. Obv: Diademed head of Seleucus III r., with long sideburn, dotted border. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ on r., ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ on l., Apollo, slight drapery on r. thigh, seated l. on omphalos, testing arrow and resting l. hand on grounded bow. Control marks in outer l. field. Chin off flan. Good VF.......................................................................................................235 SYRIA, ANTIOCHUS III; Tarsus, c. 215 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.07g. SC1025b. Obv: Diademed head of Antiochus III r., diadem ends falling behind, no border. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ on r., ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ on l., Apollo seated l. on omphalos, holding arrow and resting l. hand on grounded bow; AK monogram in outer l. field, CVO monogram in outer r. field. VF................................400 SYRIA, ANTIOCHUS III, 223-187 BC; Antioch, c. 223-211/10 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.96g. SC-1042.2, Newell-WSM, 1053. Obv: Diademed head of Antiochus III r. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ on r., ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ on l., Apollo, slight drapery on r. thigh, seated l. on omphalos, testing arrow and resting l. hand on grounded bow with grip marked by row of pellets; monograms in outer l. and outer r. fields. Ex Berk 193, 30 April 2015, lot 169. About EF..................450 SYRIA, ANTIOCHUS III; 223-187 BC. Antioch, c. 223-211/10 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.92g. SC-1042.3a; WSM-1050, pl. XXVI.18 (same obv. die). Obv: Diademed head of Antiochus III r. with sideburn, upper diadem floats upward, dotted border. 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Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ on r., ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ on l., Apollo nude, seated l. on omphalos, testing arrow and resting l. hand on grounded bow; EΩ control mark in outer l. field. VF................................................................400 Panhellenic Festival Tetradrachm ANTIOCHUS IV EPIPHANES; c. 166-165 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.79g. SC1401 (only 10 recorded), Newell-SMA 64. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo r. Rx: Sculpture of Apollo Citharoedus created by the artist Bryaxis wearing a long peplos, advancing r. playing lyre and holding patera; BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY ΘEOY to r., EΠIΦANOYΣ NIKHΦOPOY to l. This wonderful coin was one of the two commemorative coins struck for the Panhellenic festival that Antiochus IV created to compete with the festival the Romans were carrying on. The festival lasted about 30 days and had many parades, dinners, and athletic events. This coin depicts a real statue of Apollo that was shown at the games. This coin with head of Apollo on obverse is considerably rarer than its companion piece showing head of Zeus, so may be considered one of the most desirable coins issued by the Seleucid kings. All but one of the known specimens are of the same grade with the same toning, suggesting that they all derive from a single find dispersed before 1980. We have offered this coin more than once, but it seems that its importance has not been recognized. We still have great confidence in it. Toned Bold VF................................14500 SYRIA, DEMETRIUS I; 162-150 BC. Antioch on the Orontes, S.E. 160 = 153/2 BC, Drachm, 4.07g. SC-1642.2. Obv: Diademed head of Demetrius r., fillet border. Rx: Cornucopia; below, controls and ΞP (S.E. date). Mint State ......................................................................................................................250 SYRIA, DEMETRIUS I; 162-150 BC. Antioch on the Orontes, S.E. 161 = 152/1 BC, Drachm, 4.11g. SC-1642.3b. Obv: Diademed head of Demetrius r., fillet border. Rx: Cornucopia; below, controls and AΞP (S.E. date). Mint State..............................................................................................................250 SYRIA, ALEXANDER I, 152-145 BC; Drachm, 4.21g. SC-1785. Obv: Diademed head of Alexander I r. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΧΑΝΔΡΟΥ in two lines on r., ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ in two lines on l., Apollo seated l. on omphalos, testing arrow and resting hand on grounded bow; control(s) off flan. Mint State...........................................................................................225 CAPPADOCIA, ARIARATHES IV, 220-163 BC; Year 33=188/87 BC, Drachm, 3.88g. Simonetta-13b. Obv: Head of Ariarathes IV r., wearing diadem. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑPΙΑPΑΘΟΥ ΕΥΣΕΒΟΥΣ Athena standing l., holding spear, shield and figure of Nike; monograms in inner and outer l. and outer r. fields; ΓΛ in exergue. EF................................................................250 CAPPADOCIA, ARIOBARZANES I, 96-63 BC; Drachm, 4.32g. Simonetta-42a. Obv: Diademed head r. Rx: Athena standing l., holding Nike and supporting shield and spear; monogram in l. field. VF........................100 PERSIA, ANDRAGORAS; c. 315 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.81g. Mitchiner-20, BM-3, Sear-6168. Obv: Turreted bust of city goddess r., wearing earring and necklace, monogram behind. Rx: Helmeted Athena standing l., holding owl and shield decorated with Medusa head, diagonal spear in background, ANΔPAΓOPoY downwards on r. According to Mitchiner (p. 8), Andragoras may have been Parthian satrap of Media when he struck these rare coins at Ecbatana c. 315 BC. EF............................................................................3750 Ex Wayte Raymond EGYPT, PTOLEMY I SOTER; 305-282 BC. Alexandria, c. 244 BC or soon thereafter, Tetradrachm, 13.96g. CPE-137, Svoronos-247. Obv: Diademed head of Ptolemy I r., wearing aegis around neck. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ Eagle, with closed wings, standing l. on thunderbolt; PA in r. field. Ex Wayte Raymond, New York (1886–1956). Early portrait of Ptolemy. Chip on obverse between 7:00 and 8:00. Toned EF.....................................300 Ex Wayte Raymond EGYPT, PTOLEMY I AS SATRAP, WITH NAME AND TYPES OF ALEXANDER III; Memphis, c. 322-321 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.11g. SC19, Price-3971. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lionskin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l. holding eagle and scepter; AΛEΞANΔPOY to r., rose before, moneyer’s signature ΔI-o beneath. Ex Wayte Raymond, New York (1886– 1956). This issue of Memphis was always thought to be a late lifetime issue and one of the most beautiful of Alexander, but Cathy Lorber has re-dated this to an early issue of Ptolemy I. Obverse die of exceptional beauty and high relief. Reverse somewhat off center. 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Price-3976. Obv: Head of young Herakles r. wearing lionskin headdress. Rx: AΛEΞANΔPoY Zeus seated l. holding eagle and scepter, thunderbolt in l. field, ΔI under throne. Like the previous lot, this coin has now been reassigned to an early issue of Ptolemy I. VF................................................................525 Rare Didrachm PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY VI; First reign, 180-164 BC, Didrachm, 6.53g. SNG Cop-550-562. Obv: Diademed head of Ptolemy I r., wearing aegis. Rx: Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt. Ptolemy VI struck many tetradrachms but very few didrachms. This coin is struck in high relief. EF.........................1675 BACTRIA, APOLLODOTOS I; 160-150 BC, Drachm, 2.46g. Mitchiner-2, Sear-7591 var. Obv: [Β]ΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΠoΛΛoΔoΤoΥ ΣΩΤΗΡoΣ Elephant standing r., KP monogram in exergue. Rx: Kharosthi legend around humped bull standing r., ΛN monogram below. Ex Wayne Phillips, Catalog 151, 9 October 1991, lot 9. Exceptionally beautiful example. Toned EF................275 HERMAEUS AND CALLIOPE; 40-0 BC, Drachm, 1.70g. Bop-Series 2, Pl.52. Fine...................................................................................................150 INDIA, AVANTI; c. 303-220 BC, One Ratti, 0.11g. Mitchiner-Vol. 4, Page 313. Obv: Rosette design. Rx: Blank. This is a very unusual issue. Rarely found since when large groups of tetradrachms are cleaned these are considered to be broken pieces of tetradrachms. We offer now an exceptional example showing a rosette. .......................................................................................................100 ROMAN REPUBLIC SILVER M. TULLIUS; 120 BC, Denarius, 3.86g. Cr-280/1, Syd-531, RSC Tullia-1. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., ROMA behind. Rx: Victory in quadriga r. holding reins and palm branch, wreath above, X below horses, M TVLLI in exergue. Ex Wayne Phillips Catalog 152, 8 November 1991. Tone EF.....450 L. POMPONIUS CN.F.; 118 BC, Narbo, Denarius, 3.87g. Cr-282/4, Syd522a, RSC Pomponia-7a. Obv: Head of Roma r., in Attic helmet; L POMPONI CN F around. Rx: Naked Gallic warrior in biga charging r., about to hurl spear and holding carnyx; [L] LIC CN DOM in exergue. Good VF...................135 L. MANLIUS TORQUATUS; 82 BC, Denarius, 3.95g. Cr-367/5, Syd757a, RSC Manlia-4. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., L MANLI before, PRO Q behind. Rx: Sulla in walking quadriga r., crowned by Victory who flies above, L SVLLA [IMP or IMPE] in exergue. About EF............................250 M. VOLTEIUS M.F.; 78 BC, Denarius, 3.57g. Cr-385/1, Syd-774, RSC Volteia-1. Obv: Laureate head of Jupiter r. Rx: Temple of Jupiter Capitolinus with four columns and three double doors, M VOLT[EI M F] in exergue. Some reverse luster. Toned EF.....................................................................475 L. LUCRETIUS TRIO; 76 BC, Denarius, 3.80g. Cr-390/2, Syd-784, RSC Lucretia-3. Obv: Laureate head of Neptune r. with trident over shoulder, control numeral V behind. Rx: Winged Genius on dolphin r., L LVCRETI / TRIO below. Ex Berk 191, 29 July 2014, lot 116. According to Crawford, each control numeral of this issue appears on only one obverse die. Good Fine...............................................................................................................225 L. AEMILIUS LEPIDUS PAULLUS; 62 BC, Denarius, 3.70g. Cr-415/1, Syd-926, RSC Aemilia-10. Obv: Head of Concord r., PAVLLVS LEPIDVS CONCORDIA around. Rx: L. Aemilius Paullus erecting trophy before three captives (King Perseus of Macedon and his two sons), TER above, PAVLLVS in exergue. Though this issue is common, a complete reverse such as this showing the erected trophy and the captive king Perseus is virtually never seen. Toned Mint State...............................................................................1450 P. Licinius Crassus P. LICINIUS CRASSUS M.F.; 55 BC, Denarius, 3.54g. Cr-430/1, Syd-929, RSC Licinia-18. Obv: Bust of Venus draped r., laureate and wearing stephane and pearl necklace, S C behind. Rx: Female figure leading horse l. and holding spear, cuirass and shield by her feet, P.CRASSVS - M.F around. Ex Berk 148, 29 March 2006, lot 221. Perfectly centered. Lustrous Mint State..............2500 M. Junius Brutus M. JUNIUS BRUTUS; 54 BC, Denarius, 3.73g. Cr-433/1, Syd-906a, RSC Junia-31. Obv: Bust of Liberty r., LIBERTAS behind. Rx: L. Junius Brutus, consul 509 BC, walking l. between two lictors who hold fasces over shoulder, and preceded by accensus; BRVTVS in exergue. Ex Berk 164, 20 May 2009, lot 307. Toned EF.....................................................................................2500 Q. CAECILIUS METELLUS PIUS SCIPIO; 47-46 BC. Denarius, 3.96g. Cr-459/1; Syd-1046; Sear, Imperators-45; RSC Caecilia-47. Obv: Q METEL PIVS Laureate head of Jupiter r. Rx: Elephant walking r., SCIPIO above, IMP in exergue. Toned EF..................................................................................875 Q. CAECILIUS METELLUS PIUS SCIPIO; 47-46 BC, Denarius, 3.85g. Cr-461/1, Sear Imperators-44, Syd-1051, RSC Caecilia-50a. Obv: Head of Africa r. wearing elephant-skin headdress, plow below, wheat ear and Q METEL[L] before, [S]CIPIO IM[P] behind. Rx: Hercules standing facing, [EP]PIV[S] on r., LEG.F.C on l. EF.........................................................1050 ROMAN IMPERATORIAL SILVER Pompey the Great POMPEY THE GREAT; 49 BC, Denarius, 3.86g. Cr-446/1; Syd-1032; Sear, Imperators-7. Obv: [CN PI]SO - PRO - Q Bearded head of Numa Pompilius r.; NVMA on diadem. Rx: Prow r., MAGN above, PRO.C[OS] below. Some areas of flat striking. EF..........................................................475

135. GNAEUS POMPEY; Spain, 46-45 BC, Denarius, 3.63g. Cr-469/1a, pl. LV (same rev. die); Syd-1035; Sear, Imperators-48. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., M.POBLICI.LEG. - PRO - PR around; bead and reel border. Rx: Hispania standing r., shield on back, two spears under l. arm, with r. hand presenting palm to Pompeian soldier armed with sword, his r. foot on prow; around, CN.MAGNVS - IMP; border of dots. About EF......................................1600 ROMAN IMPERIAL SILVER 136. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Rome, 18 BC, Denarius, 3.97g. BM-40; Paris-174, pl. VIII (same rev. die); C-358 (25 Fr.); RIC-304 (R2). Obv: L AQVILL[IVS FLOR-V]S - III VIR Radiate head of Sol r. Rx: CAESAR AV[GVSTVS SIGN R]ECE Kneeling Parthian holding out standard in r. hand and begging for mercy with extended l. hand, vexillum marked X attached to standard. The reverse type commemorates Augustus’ success in persuading the Parthians to return Roman standards that they had captured from Crassus in 53 BC, L. Decidius Saxa in 40 BC, and Mark Antony in 36 BC (BMC p. ciii). VF.......................................................................................................450 Standards Returned by the Germans 137. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Rome, 12 BC, Moneyer L. Caninius Gallus, Denarius, 3.45g. BM-128, Paris-560, C-383 (15 Fr.), RIC-416. Obv: AVGVSTVS Bare head r. Rx: L CANINIVS - GALLVS III VIR Kneeling German, naked apart from cloak over shoulders, holding out vexillum in r. hand and begging for mercy with extended l. hand. Augustus’ victories in Germany forced the Germans too to return Roman standards that they had captured. Banker’s mark behind head of Augustus. Some hairlines in obverse field. EF........................................................................................................875 138. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Lugdunum, 15-12 BC, Denarius, 3.86g. BM451, Paris-1373, C-137, RIC-167a. Obv: AVGVSTVS - DIVI F Head bare r. Rx: IMP X in exergue, Bull butting r., pawing ground and flicking tail. Formerly NGC CH AU, 4/5, 4/5. Struck on small flan. Tiny flan crack at left side of emperor’s neck. Sharply struck. Mint State....................................1350 139. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Lugdunum, 2 BC-4 AD, Denarius, 3.72g. BM-519, C-43, Paris-1651, RIC-207. Obv: CAESAR AVGVSTVS - DIVI F PATER PATRIAE Head laureate r. Rx: [C] L CAESARES in exergue, AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT around, Gaius and Lucius Caesars standing holding honorary shields and spears, ladle and lituus above. Toned EF.................................................................................................................785 140. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Lugdunum, 2 BC-4 AD, Denarius, 3.71g. BM-519, C-43, Paris-1651, RIC-207. Obv: CAESAR AVGVST[VS - DIVI F] PATER PATRIAE Head laureate r. Rx: [C L] CAESARES in exergue, AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT around, Gaius and Lucius Caesars standing holding honorary shields and spears, ladle and lituus above. Toned EF.................................................................................................................650 Rare Signs Parthicis Receptis 141. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Pergamum, 19-18 BC, Denarius, 3.22g. Sutherland, Rev. num. 1973, p. 138, no. 58 (these dies, IV/2); BM-681; Paris-993, pl. XXXIX (same rev. die); C-257 (50 Fr.); RIC-526. Obv: Head bare r., [AVG]V[STVS] below, line border. Rx: SIGNIS / [P]ARTHICIS / RECEPTIS in three lines across field, line border. The reverse type commemorates Augustus’ recovery of the legionary standards lost to the Parthians by Crassus, L. Decidius Saxa, and Mark Antony. Rare: in 1973 Sutherland recorded only 22 specimens of all varieties of this denarius, struck from just five reverse dies. About VF / Good VF.....................................4250 142. TIBERIUS; 14-37 AD, Lugdunum, Denarius, 3.87g. BM-34, Paris-16, C-16, RIC-26. Obv: TI CA[ESAR DIVI] - AVG F AVGVSTVS Head laureate r. Rx: PONTI[F] - [M]AXIM Livia seated r. holding scepter and branch, throne has plain legs, two lines below. VF / VG..........................................................275 143. TIBERIUS; 14-37 AD, Lugdunum, Denarius, 3.78g. BM-48, Paris-28, RIC30, C-16. Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI - AVG F AVGVSTVS Head laureate r. Rx: PONTIF - MAXIM Livia seated r. holding scepter and branch, throne legs ornamented, footstool below feet, single line beneath throne. Mint State....... ....................................................................................................................1400 144. TIBERIUS; 14-37 AD, Lugdunum, Denarius, 3.78g. BM-48, Paris-28, RIC30, C-16. Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI - AVG F AVGVSTVS Head laureate r. Rx: PONTIF - MAXIM Livia seated r. holding scepter and branch, throne legs ornamented, footstool below feet, single line beneath throne. Toned EF.1000 145. NERO; 54-68 AD, Rome, 64 AD, Denarius, 3.31g. BM-63, C-67, RIC-49 (R2), Paris-210. Obv: [NERO] CAESAR - AVGV[STVS] Head laureate r. Rx: CONCORDIA - [AV]GVSTA Concordia seated l. holding patera and cornucopia. Rare earliest type on Nero’s reformed silver coinage of 64-68 AD: not represented among the 102 reformed denarii of Nero in the Reka Devnia hoard. Ex Jyrki Muona Collection, with miniscule drill hole in edge, because the metallic composition of this coin was tested and published by K. Butcher and M. Ponting, Metallurgy of Roman Silver Coinage, Nero to Trajan, 2014, p. 213. About VF........................................................................................500 146. NERO; 54-68 AD, Rome, 65-6 AD, Denarius, 3.12g. BM-74, Paris-220, C-119 (3 Fr.), RIC-53. Obv: [NE]RO CAESAR - AVGVSTVS Head laureate r. Rx: IVPPITER - CVSTOS Jupiter seated l. holding thunderbolt and scepter. 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Ex Jyrki Muona Collection, with miniscule drill hole in edge, because the metallic composition of this coin was tested and published by K. Butcher and M. Ponting, Metallurgy of Roman Silver Coinage, Nero to Trajan, 2014, p. 215. VG................................................375 149. GALBA; 68-69 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.05g. RIC-217 or 234. Obv: IMP SER GALBA - CAES[AR AVG] or CAES[AR AVG P M] Bust laureate, draped r. Rx: VICTORIA - P - R Victory of the Roman People standing l. on globe, holding wreath and palm. Rare: only one or two specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. Ex Jyrki Muona Collection, with miniscule drill hole in edge, because the metallic composition of this coin was tested and published by K. Butcher and M. Ponting, Metallurgy of Roman Silver Coinage, Nero to Trajan, 2014, p. 245 . Fine..................................................................................................750 150. GALBA; 68-69 AD, Lugdunum, Denarius, 3.38g. BM-241a, RIC-128 (R2, citing BM), Paris-60, C-70 (20 Fr.). Obv: IMP GALBA CAESAR - [AVG P P] Head laureate r., globe under neck (off flan). Rx: FORTVNA - AVG Fortuna standing l. holding rudder and cornucopia. Rare: this type missing in Reka Devnia hoard, Berk photofile, and CoinArchives Pro. Ex Jyrki Muona Collection, with miniscule drill hole in edge, because the metallic composition of this coin was tested and published by K. Butcher and M. Ponting, Metallurgy of Roman Silver Coinage, Nero to Trajan, 2014, p. 282. Bold Fine............600 151. GALBA; 68-69 AD. Spain, Denarius, 3.43g. RIC-45, BM-187, Paris-26, C-223 (15 Fr.). Obv: GALBA - IMPERAT[OR] Head laureate r., globe at point of bust. Rx: [R]OMA VICTR[IX] Roma standing l., r. foot on globe, holding branch and spear. Ex Jyrki Muona Collection, with miniscule drill hole in edge, because the metallic composition of this coin was tested and published by K. Butcher and M. Ponting, Metallurgy of Roman Silver Coinage, Nero to Trajan, 2014, p. 276, Fig. 11.2 (this coin). Bold Fine................................600 152. OTHO; 69 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.04g. BM-4, pl. 60.3 (same obv. die); C-5 (citing BM, 20 Fr.); RIC-6. Obv: IMP OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P Head bare left. Rx: PAX ORBI[S - [T]ER[RAR]VM Pax standing l. holding branch and caduceus. Very rare with portrait left. Of the 47 denarii of Otho in the Reka Devnia hoard, only one had portrait left, and that one had the Securitas reverse type, not Pax like our coin. The Pax type with portrait left is missing from the Paris collection, so Cohen had to cite this variety from the BM specimen, which is from the same obverse die as ours. In his corpus of over one thousand images of Otho denarii in museums, publications, and online, Jyrki Muona found only five coins like ours, making it the second rarest Otho denarius. Ex Jyrki Muona Collection, with miniscule drill hole in edge, because the metallic composition of this coin was tested and published by K. Butcher and M. Ponting, Metallurgy of Roman Silver Coinage, Nero to Trajan, 2014, p. 253. VF.....................................................................................................1250 153. OTHO; 69 AD, Rome, Denarius, 2.29g. BM-17, RIC-8, Paris-10, C-17 (12 Fr.). Obv: [IMP] M OTHO C[AESAR AVG TR P] Head bare r. Rx: [S] ECVRI - [T]AS [P R] Securitas standing l. holding wreath and scepter. Ex Jyrki Muona Collection, 1/4 of coin cut away, so that its metallic composition could be tested and published by K. Butcher and M. Ponting, Metallurgy of Roman Silver Coinage, Nero to Trajan, 2014, p. 253. VF.........................250 154. OTHO; 69 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.15g. BM-20, Paris-17, C-19 (20 Fr.), RIC-12 (R3). Obv: IMP OTHO CAESAR AVG TR [P] Head bare left. Rx: SECV[RI] - TAS P R Securitas standing l. holding wreath and scepter. Rare with left-facing portrait: only one specimen in Reka Devnia hoard. Ex Jyrki Muona Collection, with miniscule drill hole in edge, because the metallic composition of this coin was tested and published by K. Butcher and M. Ponting, Metallurgy of Roman Silver Coinage, Nero to Trajan, 2014, p. 254. Bold Fine......................................................................................................900 155. OTHO; 69 AD, Rome, Denarius, 2.90g. BM-24, Paris-21, C-24 (30 Fr.), RIC16. Obv: [I]MP M OTHO CAESAR AVG [TR P] Head bare r. Rx: VICTORIA - OTHONI[S] Victory advancing l. holding wreath and palm. Rare: the 47 denarii of Otho in the Reka Devnia hoard included only three of this type. Ex Jyrki Muona Collection, with miniscule drill hole in edge, because the metallic composition of this coin was tested and published by K. Butcher and M. Ponting, Metallurgy of Roman Silver Coinage, Nero to Trajan, 2014, p. 252. 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EF.......................................................................................1500 OTHO; 69 AD, Rome, Denarius, 2.85g. BM-12, Paris-27, C-12 (50 Fr.), RIC-22 (R3). Obv: [I]MP OTHO CAESAR AVG TR [P] Head bare r. Rx: [P]ON[T] - [MA]X Otho brandishing spear on horse prancing r. Very rare reverse type struck late in Otho’s reign, commemorating his expedition against Vitellius which was to lead to his own defeat and suicide. Dr. Jyrki Muona of Helsinki, in a study of Otho’s coinage, found fewer than twelve specimens with this reverse type in an assemblage of nearly 2500 denarii. Ex Jyrki Muona Collection, with miniscule drill hole in edge, because the metallic composition of this coin was tested and published by K. Butcher and M. Ponting, Metallurgy of Roman Silver Coinage, Nero to Trajan, 2014, p. 254. VG......................................................................................................500 OTHO; 69 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.25g. BM-11, Paris-29, C-7 (12 Fr.), RIC24 (R3). Obv: [IMP] OTHO CAESAR AV[G TR P] Head bare r. Rx: [P] ONT - MAX Vesta seated l. on high-backed throne with fringed seat cover, holding patera and transverse scepter. Rare reverse type of this rare emperor: only one specimen in Reka Devnia Hoard, compared to 25 specimens of his commonest type (Securitas standing). Ex Jyrki Muona Collection, with miniscule drill hole in edge, because the metallic composition of this coin was tested and published by K. Butcher and M. Ponting, Metallurgy of Roman Silver Coinage, Nero to Trajan, 2014, p. 254. Bold Fine...........................900 VITELLIUS; 69 AD, Rome, Denarius, 2.87g. BM-7, Paris-38, C-20 (3 Fr.), RIC-73. Obv: [A VITELL]IVS GERMAN IM[P TR P] Head laureate r. Rx: CONCOR - DIA P R Concordia seated l. holding patera and cornucopia. Rare with this obverse legend; only two specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. Ex Jyrki Muona Collection, with miniscule drill hole in edge, because the metallic composition of this coin was tested and published by K. Butcher and M. Ponting, Metallurgy of Roman Silver Coinage, Nero to Trajan, 2014, p. 260. Fine.....................................................................................................500 VITELLIUS; 69 AD, Rome, Denarius, 2.34g. BM-34, Paris-71, C-72, RIC107. Obv: [A VITELL]IVS GERM IMP AVG TR P Head laureate r. Rx: PON[T] - MAXIM Vesta, veiled, seated r. holding patera and scepter. Ex Jyrki Muona Collection, 1/4 of coin cut away, so that its metallic composition could be tested and published by K. Butcher and M. Ponting, Metallurgy of Roman Silver Coinage, Nero to Trajan, 2014, p. 261, coin M12. Fine..................120 VITELLIUS; 69 AD, Lugdunum, Denarius, 3.49g. BM-114, Paris-9, C-31 (25 Fr.), RIC-53. Obv: A - VITELLIVS - IMP GERMAN Head laureate r., globe below neck. Rx: FIDES / EXERCITVVM (final VM ligate) Clasped hands. Ex Jyrki Muona Collection, with miniscule drill hole in edge, because the metallic composition of this coin was tested and published by K. Butcher and M. Ponting, Metallurgy of Roman Silver Coinage, Nero to Trajan, 2014, p. 290. Good Fine.......................................................................................800 VITELLIUS; 69 AD, Lugdunum, Denarius, 3.40g. BM-121, Paris-29, C-90 (10 Fr.), RIC-59 (R). Obv: A VITELLIVS [IMP GER]MAN Head laureate r., [globe] below neck. Rx: [VESTA P R] QVIRITIVM Vesta seated l. holding patera and torch. Ex Jyrki Muona Collection, with miniscule drill hole in edge, because the metallic composition of this coin was tested and published by K. Butcher and M. Ponting, Metallurgy of Roman Silver Coinage, Nero to Trajan, 2014, p. 290. Earlier ex Berk 140, 27 October 2004, lot 279. About VF.................................................................................................................800 VESPASIAN; 69-79 AD, Rome, 70 AD, Denarius, 3.37g. RIC-29 (C2), BM26, Paris-18, RSC-94h. Obv: IMP CAESAR VES[PASIA]NVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: COS IT - ER - TR POT Pax seated l. holding branch and winged caduceus. VF..................................................................................150 TITUS; 79-81 AD, Rome, 80 AD, Denarius, 3.46g. BM-78, RSC-323a, RIC128 (C2). Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M Head laureate r. Rx: TR P IX IMP - XV COS VIII P P Tripod with fillets, on top of which a dolphin r. Good Fine...................................................................................200 NERVA; 96-98 AD, Rome, 97 AD, Denarius, 3.59g. BM-24, Paris-13, C-6, RIC-13. Obv: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P Head laureate r. Rx: AEQVITAS - AVGVST Aequitas standing l. holding scales and cornucopia. Excellent portrait. 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Near Mint State.. ......................................................................................................................450 170. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Denarius, Rome, c. 120 AD, 3.43g. RIC-497 (C), BM-252, C-214. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: CLEM P M TR P COS III Clementia standing l., leaning on column, holding patera over lighted altar and scepter. About EF...............250 171. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Denarius, Rome, c. 137-8 AD, 3.12g. RIC-2335 (C), BM-635, C-762, RIC-244. Obv: Head bare r. Rx: FORTV - NA AVG Fortuna standing l. holding rudder on globe and cornucopia. EF..............200 172. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Rome, c. 137-8 AD, Denarius, 3.19g. RIC-2343 (S), BM-721 note, C-1331, RIC-269. Obv: HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P Head bare r. Rx: SALVS - AVG Salus standing l. extending patera to serpent rising from altar and holding scepter. Scarce: 17 specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. Some areas of soft striking on beard and hair. EF.............................300 Restoration of Africa 173. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Rome, c. 130-3 AD, Denarius, 2.89g. RIC-1495 (S), BM-813, C-140. Obv: HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P Head bare r. Rx: AFRICA Africa reclining l. wearing elephant-skin headdress and holding scorpion and cornucopia, basket of fruits at her feet. Light porosity. Near Mint State..............................................................................................................625 Restoration of Asia 174. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Rome, c. 132 AD, Denarius, 3.34g. RIC-1506 (S), BM-834, C-189. Obv: HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P Head laureate r. Rx: AS - IA Asia standing l. setting foot on prow and holding hook and rudder. One of the scarcer province types on Hadrian’s denarii, and rare with this obverse type: only three specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. About EF.......250 175. ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Rome, c. July-Dec. 138 AD, Denarius, 3.31g. BM-15, C-78, RIC-10. Obv: HADRI in legend, Head bare r. Rx: AVG - PIVS P M - TR P COS DES II Aequitas standing l. holding scales and cornucopia. Scarce: 19 specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. Brilliant Mint State..............................................................................................................375 176. ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Denarius, Rome, 140-4 AD, 3.27g. BM204, C-398 (6 Fr.), RIC-69. Obv: Head bare r. Rx: GENI - O - SE - NATVS Genius of the Senate standing l. holding branch and scepter. Good VF....110 177. ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Denarius, Rome, 145-7 AD, 3.53g. BM530, C-344, RIC-136. Rx: COS IIII Clasped hands before caduceus and two wheat ears. Good VF..................................................................................150 178. ANTONINUS PIUS AND MARCUS AURELIUS AS CAESAR; Rome, 140-4 AD, Denarius, 3.41g. BM-160 note, C-22 (5 Fr.), RIC-417c. Acquired from Harlan Berk, March 2000. Scarce with CAES rather than CAESAR in reverse legend. VF......................................................................................350 179. DIVA FAUSTINA I; Died 140 AD, Denarius, Rome, 3.50g. BM-345, C-26, RIC-344. Rx: AETERNITAS Juno standing r., head l., veiled, raising r. hand and holding scepter in l. Mint State............................................................250 180. DIVA FAUSTINA I; Died 140 AD, Denarius, Rome, 3.29g. BM-417, RSC101a, RIC-361. Rx: AVGVSTA Ceres standing l. raising r. hand and holding long, lighted torch in l. Mint State..............................................................250 181. COMMODUS; 177-192 AD, Rome, 182 AD, Denarius, 2.97g. BM-87, C-830, RIC-32. Obv: M COMMODVS - ANTONINVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: TR P VII IMP - IIII COS III P P Providentia standing l. holding wand and scepter, globe at feet. Scarce: 15 specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. EF....150 182. CLODIUS ALBINUS AS CAESAR; 193-195 AD, Rome, 194-5 AD, Denarius, 3.43g. BM-95, C-48 (12 Fr.), RIC-7. Obv: D CLOD SEPT - [ALB] IN CAES Head bare r. Rx: MINER - PA - CIF COS [II] Minerva standing l. holding branch and shield on ground, spear rests against her l. arm. EF...450 183. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Rome, 201 AD, Denarius, 3.31g. BM-256, C-370 (3 Fr.), RIC-176. Obv: SEVERVS - PIVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: PART MAX P M TR P VIIII Trophy between two seated Parthian captives. Mint State....................................................................................200 184. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Rome, 202 AD, Denarius, 3.60g. BM-304, C-1 (5 Fr.), RIC-248. Obv: SEVERVS - PIVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: ADVE - NT AVG - G Severus on horse prancing l., raising r. hand and holding spear in l.; on l., Roma carrying vexillum over shoulder and leading horse by reins. Scarce: 21 specimens in the Reka Devnia hoard. Commemorates the return of the imperial family from the East to Rome in 202 AD. 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Mint State....................165 187. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Rome, 204 AD, Denarius, 3.27g. BM-296, C-658 (5 Fr.), RIC-144b. Obv: ANTONINVS - PIVS AVG Bust laureate, draped r. Rx: VICT PART MAX Victory advancing l. holding wreath and palm. From the Philip Ashton Collection, purchased in February 1998. EF.... ......................................................................................................................125 188. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Rome, 212 AD, Denarius, 2.66g. BM-99, C-529, RIC-227. Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS - AVG BRIT Head laureate r. Rx: PROVIDENTI - AE - DEORVM Providentia standing l. holding wand over globe and scepter. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Alex Malloy, May 2002. Mint State....................................................................160 189. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Rome, 214 AD, Denarius, 3.91g. BM-93, C-244, RIC-239. Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM Head laureate r. Rx: P M TR P XVII - COS IIII P P Hercules standing l. holding branch and club, lionskin hanging from l. arm. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Alex Malloy, May 2002. Scarce: 17 specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. Overweight specimen. Mint State..............................................................185 190. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Rome, 215 AD, Denarius, 3.13g. BM-133, C-296, RIC-263f. Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM Head laureate r. Rx: P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P Serapis standing r., head l., raising r. hand and holding scepter in l. hand. A scarce type with this date: 11 specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. Acquired from Coin Galleries, 12 April 2001; with their ticket, on which the coin is misattributed as RIC-252. Mint State........................200 191. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Rome, 203 AD, Denarius, 3.36g. BM220, RSC-38a, RIC-9a. Obv: P SEPT GETA - CAES PONT Bare-headed, draped bust r. Rx: FELICITAS - PVBLICA Felicitas standing l. holding short caduceus and cornucopia. Mint State.........................................................250 192. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, 217 AD, Denarius, 3.69g. BM-26, RSC116a, RIC-86. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front, with short beard. Rx: SALVS PVBLICA Salus seated l. feeding from patera snake rising from altar, and holding scepter. Heavy specimen. EF...................................................................................325 193. DIADUMENIAN AS CAESAR; 217-218 AD, Rome, 217 AD, Denarius, 3.08g. RIC-107=112. Obv: M OPEL DIADVMENIANVS CAES Bust draped r., head bare. Rx: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS Diadumenian standing l. holding baton and scepter, two standards behind him. Diadumenian’s rare earliest denarius, before he assumed Caracalla’s name Antoninus; only three specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. EF.........................................................495 194. ELAGABALUS; 218-222 AD, Rome, 218-9 AD, Antoninianus, 4.42g. BM-19, C-112, RIC-122. Obv: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG Bust radiate, draped r. Rx: MARS VICTOR Mars advancing r. holding trophy over shoulder and spear. From the Philip Ashton Collection, purchased from Time Machine, November 2000. Not common: 25 specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. EF.................................................................................................................200 195. ELAGABALUS; 218-222 AD, Rome, 219 AD, Denarius, 2.55g. BM-201, C-44 (3 Fr.), RIC-78. Obv: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Bust laureate, drpaed r. Rx: FIDES MILITVM Legionary eagle between two standards, with one or two shields at the base of each of them. From the Philip Ashton Collection, purchased in March 1998. Mint State......................................200 196. ELAGABALUS; Rome, 220 AD, Denarius, 3.10g. BM-179, C-154, RIC28. Obv: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Bust laureate, draped r. 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FDC..............................................................250 SEVERUS ALEXANDER; 222-235 AD, Rome, 232-5 AD, Denarius, 3.24g. Cf. BM-898, pl. 30; C-546; RIC-254. Obv: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Bust laureate, draped r., seen from front. Rx: SPES PVBLICA Spes advancing l., l. foot forward, holding flower and raising skirt. The later variant of this Spes type, not distinguished from the earlier variant with right foot forward in the standard catalogues: see the Eauze hoard report, p. 237. Near Mint State.....................................................................................................225 SEVERUS ALEXANDER; 222-235 AD, Denarius, Rome, 235 AD, 2.63g. RIC-125; C-453; BM-962. Obv: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Bust laureate, draped r. Rx: P M TR P XIIII COS III P P Sol radiate, walking l., and holding whip in l. Mint State......................................................................225 MAXIMINUS I THRAX; 235-238 AD, Rome, 235 AD, Denarius, 3.13g. BM-11, C-46, RIC-1, Eauze-604 (27 spec.). Obv: No GERM, second portrait. Rx: P M TR P P P Emperor standing l. between two standards, raising r. hand and holding spear with l. Mint State...........................................................125 GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Rome, 239 AD, Antoninianus, 4.35g. RIC-34, C-17. Obv: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: AEQVITAS AVG Aequitas standing l. holding scales and cornucopia. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Alex Malloy, June 1999, stated to be ex Novae Hoard. Mint State..................................130 Tranquillina TRANQUILLINA; Caesarea, Cappadocia, Year 4=241 AD, Drachm, 3.14g. Emporium Hamburg 71, 8 May 2014, lot 296 (same dies); bust and legend var. of Sydenham/Malloy-617aa. Obv: CABINIA TPANKVΛΛIN AV Bust draped r., large nest of braids in hair at back, without stephane. Rx: MHTPO KAIC B N around, ET Δ in exergue, Mt. Argaeus, pellet in upper l. field. Rare silver drachm of Tranquillina at Caesarea. Sydenham knew no silver coins for her at Caesarea, but Sydenham-Malloy 617aa cites a drachm for her, a bust and legend variant of our coin, from Leu 18, 5 May 1977, lot 373, and the Burbules Collection. Recently several dozen further specimens have appeared on the market, but the fourteen in CoinArchives Pro with the same bust type and coiffure as ours, plus nine other such specimens that we have had in stock, were all struck from the same obverse die as the present coin, confirming the rarity of Tranquillina’s silver at Caesarea. Slight doublestriking on eye of Tranquillina. EF............................................................................................900 PHILIP I; 244-249 AD, Rome, 247 AD, Antoninianus, 3.15g. Eauze Hoard-788, RIC-27b, C-9. Obv: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: AEQVITAS AVGG Aequitas standing l., hair gathered at top of head, holding scales in r. hand, r. forearm bent upwards, cornucopia in l., no drapery falling from l. arm. The second variety of the AEQVITAS AVGG type, introduced in 247 when the current antoninainus types were all slightly modified: see the Eauze Hoard report, p. 252. Mint State.............140 OTACILIA SEVERA, WIFE OF PHILIP I; Antoninianus, Rome, 246-7 AD, 3.66g. RIC-125c, C-4. Obv: M OTACIL SEVERA AVG Bust diademed, draped, on crescent, r. Rx: CONCORDIA AVGG Concordia seated l. holding patera and double cornucopia. Mint State..................................................110 PHILIP II AS AUGUSTUS; 247-249 AD, Rome, 247-8 AD, Antoninianus, 3.42g. RIC-231c, C-23. Obv: IMP PHILIPPVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: PAX - AETERNA Pax standing l. holding branch and slanting scepter. From the Philip Ashton Collection, purchased from Time Machine, November 2000. Near Mint State...............................................................100 TRAJAN DECIUS; 249-251 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 4.01g. RIC-12b (C), C-16 (2 Fr.). Obv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r. Rx: D - ACIA Dacia standing l. holding staff surmounted by ass’s head. Acquired from Christian Blom, 3 February 1964. Mint State..........135 TRAJAN DECIUS; 249-251 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 3.44g. RIC-21b, C-86. Obv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r. Rx: PA - NNONIAE The two Pannonias standing l.; the one on the l. raises her r. hand, behind which is a standard; the one on the r. looks r., raises her r. hand, and holds a transverse standard in her l. hand. Mint State.........................120 TRAJAN DECIUS; 249-251 AD, Antioch, Antoninianus, 3.67g. Officina number var. of RIC-48 (R); C-113 corr. (applying to both Rome-mint and Antioch specimens). Obv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r.; no dots below. 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Rx: PIETAS AVGVSTORVM Sacrifical implements: sprinkler behind ladle, pitcher, and lituus behind patera. The two implements on the left and the two on the right are shown not side by side, as usual, but overlapping, one behind the other, a variation that is not noted in RIC. A test sample in CoinArchives Pro contained 18 examples with overlapping implements as opposed to 67 specimens of the normal variety. Acquired from Bill Kalmbach, Nilus Coins, 13 November 1996. EF.......200 TREBONIANUS GALLUS; 251-253 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 3.40g. C-63, RIC-37. Obv: IMP C[A]E C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: LIBERTA - S AVGG Libertas standing l. holding cap and long scepter. Flan crack at 6:00. Magnificent portrait. Mint State..........90 VOLUSIAN; 251-253 AD, Rome, 253 AD, Antoninianus, 3.43g. RIC140, C-92. Obv: IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: P M TR - P IIII COS II Genius of the Senate (not Emperor as stated by Cohen and RIC) standing l. holding branch and short scepter. From the Philip Ashton Collection, purchased from Pegasi, April 2011. EF.........85 GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 3.44g. RIC-317, Göbl344a (75 spec.), C-1222. Obv: GALLIENVS AVG Head radiate r. Rx: VIRTVS - AVG Mars standing l. holding globe and spear, P=officina 1 in r. field. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired in September 1998. Excellent silver wash. Mint State.................................................................100 Tiger GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, Rome, c. 267-8 AD, Antoninianus, 2.40g. Göbl-713b (123 spec.), Cunetio-1341 (198 spec.), RIC-230, C-586 (3 Fr.). Obv: GALLI[ENV]S AVG Head radiate r. Rx: LIBERO.P.CONS [AV]G Tigress walking l., head partly raised, B (=officina 2) in exergue. EF.......150 Lion GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, Rome, c. 267-8 AD, Antoninianus, 2.59g. Göbl-713b (123 spec.), Cunetio-1341 (198 spec.), RIC-230, C-586 (3 Fr.). Obv: GALLIENV[S AVG] Head radiate r. Rx: [LIBER]O.P.CONS AV - G Lion walking l., B (=officina 2) in exergue. EF..........................................250 GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, Rome, c. 267-8 AD, Antoninianus, 2.47g. Göbl731u (22 spec.), Cunetio-1376 (15 spec.), RIC-207. Obv: GALLIENVS AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: [I]OVI CONS AVG Bearded goat walking r., S (=officina 6) in exergue. EF...........................................100 POSTUMUS; 260-268 AD, 263-5 AD, Antoninianus, 3.72g. Cunetio-2404 (705 spec.), RIC-75. Obv: No hair curls on temple. Rx: M - ONET - A AV - G Moneta standing l. holding scales and cornucopia. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired in Lockport, July 2000. Mint State...........................100 POSTUMUS; 260-268 AD, Antoninianus, 266-7 AD, 3.37g. Cunetio-2444 (246 spec.), RIC-325. Rx: SAECVLI FELICITAS Emperor standing r. holding spear and globe. aEF.......................................................................80 POSTUMUS; 260-268 AD, Mid-late 268 AD, Antoninianus, 2.85g. Cunetio-2453 (511 spec.), RIC-318 note. Rx: PAX AVG Pax standing l. holding branch and transverse scepter, P in l. field. Mint State..................100 POSTUMUS; 260-268 AD, Early-mid 268 AD, Antoninianus, 2.90g. RIC316, Cunetio-2454 (207 spec). Rx: ORIENS AVG Sol running l., r. hand raised, holding whip in l. hand, P in l. field. Mint State.............................100 PROBUS; 276-282 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 3.99g. RIC-202, C-644 (1 Fr.). Obv: IMP PRO - BVS AVG Radiate bust l. wearing consular robes and holding eagle-tipped scepter. Rx: SOL - I - INVIC - [TO] Sol standing l., raising r. hand and holding globe and whip in l., in quadriga of horses leaping l., in exergue R(crescent)B (officina 2). Mint State....................................140 PROBUS; 276-282 AD, Siscia, Antoninianus, 4.06g. RIC-632, C-57, Alfoeldi Siscia-9/7. Obv: Radiate bust l. wearing consular robes and holding eagle-tipped scepter. Rx: ADVENTVS PROBI AVG Emperor on horseback l., captive seated before horse, KA in exergue. Ex Berk 132, 5 February 2004, lot 244. Mint State...........................................................................................125 PROBUS; 276-282 AD, Cyzicus, Antoninianus, 4.44g. RIC-911 (C), C-682 (1 Fr.). Obv: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG Radiate bust l. in consular robes, holding eagle-tipped scepter. Rx: SO - LI INVICT - O Sol in frontal, spread quadriga, head l., raising r. hand and holding globe and whip in l., CM / XXIV (officina 5) in two lines in exergue. From the Philip Ashton Collection, ex Berk 136, 5 February 2004, lot 255. Near Mint State.............................90 QUINTILLUS; 270 AD, Siscia, Antoninianus, 2.82g. RIC-67, C-42. Obv:

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[IM]P C M [AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG] Bust radiate r. Rx: [LIBE]RT A[VG] Libertas standing l. holding cap and cornucopia. Mint and reverse description uncertain. Struck on a small flan. EF.........................................125 AURELIAN; 270-275 AD, Ticinum, 274 AD, Antoninianus, 4.25g. RIC151, Paris-593, Göbl-72a3 (53 spec.). Obv: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen from front, fold of aegis on front shoulder. Rx: ORI - [E]NS AVG Sol advancing l. between two seated captives, raising r. hand and holding globe in l.; star in l. field, TXXT in exergue. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Ken Dorney, January 1999. Mint State..............90 SEVERINA; Lugdunum, Antoninianus, 4.05g. C-5, RIC-1, Göbl-4b2 (10 spec.), Paris-3 var. Obv: SEVERINA AVG Bust draped r. on crescent, wearing stephane. Rx: CONCORD MILIT Concordia seated l. holding patera and cornucopia, BL in exergue. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Alex Malloy, March 2001. Some silvering. Mint State................................175 TACITUS; 275-276 AD, Ticinum, Antoninianus, 3.76g. RIC-150, C-72 var., Paris-1669. Obv: IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: PAX A - VGVSTI Pax standing l. holding branch and transverse scepter, officina letter P=1 in exergue. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Alex Malloy, March 2019. Mint State..............150 FLORIANUS; 276 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 2.38g. Bust var. of Paris-1899; Venera Hoard 2504-9 (6 spec.); RIC-25; C-1 (2 Fr.). Obv: IMP C FLORIANVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: AEQVITAS AVG Aequitas standing l. holding scales and cornucopia, XXI in exergue, Γ (= officina 3) in r. field. About EF...................................................................150 FLORIANUS; 276 AD, Cyzicus, Antoninianus, 3.90g. Paris-1987, RIC-116 (S), C-15 (2 Fr.), Venèra Hoard p. 112 (7 spec.). Obv: IMP FLORIANVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: CONCORDIA MILITVM Victory standing r. holding out wreath to emperor standing l., in exergue V = officina 5. Ex Berk 163, 25 March 2009, lot 400. EF............125 CARINUS; 283-285 AD, Rome, 283-4 AD, Antoninianus, 3.48g. RIC-256, C-37, Venera-3363-92 (30 spec.). Obv: IMP CARINVS P F AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: GENIVS E - XERCITI Genius standing l. holding patera and cornucopia, in exergue KA[A] (officina 1). Mint State..... ......................................................................................................................140 CARINUS; 283-285 AD, Antioch, Antoninianus, 3.57g. RIC-325, C-184. Obv: IMP C M AVR CARINVS P F AVG Radiate, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: VIRTVS AV - GG Carinus standing r., receiving Victory on globe from Carus standing l., XXI in exergue, Γ = officina 3 in lower field. From the Philip Ashton Collection, purchased in June 2003. Mint State..................100 CARAUSIUS; 287-293 AD, Camulodunum, Antoninianus, 3.04g. RIC-437. Obv: IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: [VIRTV] - S AVG Mars standing r. holding spear and shield, both resting on ground; mintmark in exergue off flan. Purchased from Fred Knobloch, date not recorded; ex Gans. Struck with worn dies. About EF...225 LATE ROMAN SILVER AND SILVERED BRONZE DIOCLETIAN; 284-305 AD, Antioch, Antoninianus, 3.88g. RIC-323, C-146. Obv: IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: IOV ET HERCV CONSER AVGG Hercules standing l. holding club and lionskin, about to set Victory onto globe held by Jupiter standing r.; Jupiter also holds scepter; crescent over H in field (officina 8), XXI in exergue. From the Philip Ashton Collection, purchased from Trusted Coins, March 2016. Mint State......................................................100 DIOCLETIAN; 284-305 AD, Heraclea, c. 294 AD, Follis, 11.58g. RIC12a (C), officina E=5. Obv: IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG Head laureate r. Rx: GENIO POPV - L - I ROMANI Genius standing l. pouring liquid from patera and holding cornucopia, HE in exergue. Near Mint State.. ......................................................................................................................100 CONSTANTIUS I AS CAESAR, ARGENTEUS WITH LEGEND ERROR; 293-305 AD, Alexandria, Argenteus, 3.39g. Cf. RIC-12 (R5, on rev. officina letter A on l. rather than B on r. as on our coin). Obv: CONSTAN - TIVS CAES Head laureate r. Rx: VIRTVS - MILITAM (sic) Three-turreted camp gate, open, no doors, ALE in exergue, B=officina 2 in r. field. Ex CNG 105, 10 May 2017, lot 962 (“From the A.W. Collection”) and ex Nomos 3, 10 May 2011, lot 235 (“From the Tetrarchy Collection, New York”). Apparently only the third known specimen of this exact argenteus, the other two being (a) Glendining, 23 April 1970, lot 376 = Gautier, Argentei d’Alexandrie, Rev. num. 1984, p. 141, no. 26, pl. XIV; and (b) CNG 57, 4 April 2001, lot 1410. All three of these specimens are from the same pair of dies, so all of them have the same misspelling MILITAM for MILITVM in the reverse legend, an error that Gautier also noticed on a second similar Alexandrian reverse die that was used for Galerius Caesar, Gautier’s no. 27 and pl. XIV. A rare, interesting, and beautifully preserved coin, that reached a hammer price (without buyer’s fee and postage) of 1900 Swiss francs ($2164) in the Nomos Sale of 2011. Iridescent toning. Mint State......................................................................1600 MAXIMIANUS; 286-305 AD, Lugdunum, 290-1 AD, Antoninianus, 3.39g. Bastien-351 (9 spec.), RIC-348. 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exergue. Ex CNG E184, 19 March 2008, lot 213. Mint State....................100 241. MAXIMIANUS; 286-305 AD, Lugdunum, 290-1 AD, Antoninianus, 3.85g. Bastien-416 (22 spec.), C-524 (1 Fr.), RIC-422. Obv: IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG Radiate bust l. in consular robes and holding eagle-tipped scepter. Rx: SALVS - AVGG Salus standing r. holding snake and feeding it from patera, in exergue C (officina 3). Mint State..............................................................250 242. MAXIMIANUS; 286-305 AD, Cyzicus, 297-299 AD, Follis, 10.12g. RIC12b (C), officina Δ=4. Ex Berk 125, 27 February 2002, lot 616. Mint State.... ......................................................................................................................150 243. MAXIMIANUS; 286-305 AD, Siscia, Antoninianus, 4.17g. RIC-585, C-544 (20 Fr.). Obv: IMP C M A VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG Head radiate r. Rx: VICTORIA A - VGG Diocletian standing r., handing Victory on globe to Maximian standing l.; in exergue, XXI; in central field, B (officina 2). From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from TrustedCoins, March 2016. Mint State..............................................................................................................135 244. MAXIMIANUS; 286-305 AD, Lugdunum, 290-1 AD, Antoninianus, 3.11g. Bastien-415 (10 spec.), RIC-422, C-523. Obv: IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG Radiate bust l. in consular robes and holding globe. Rx: SALVS - AVGG around, C=officina 3 in exergue, Salus standing r. holding and feeding serpent. From the Philip Ashton Collection, ex Berk 123, 23 October 2001, lot 613. Mint State.....................................................................................................140 245. MAXIMIANUS AS SENIOR AUGUSTUS; After abdiction in 305 AD, Serdica, Follis, 10.58g. RIC-15b (C), officina Γ=3. Obv: D N MAXIMINIANO FELICISSIMO SEN AVG Deep bust r., laureate and in consular robes, holding branch and mappa. Rx: PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG Providentia and Quies standing, S - F and Γ in field, .SM.SD. in exergue. Rare officina, noted by RIC only from a hoard report. Our piece also has two globules on the groundline between Providentia and Quies which are not recorded by RIC. Ex CNG E156, 17 Jan. 2007, lot 281; ex Berk 122, 6 Sept. 2001, lot 392. Mint State...................................................................300 246. GALERIUS AS CAESAR; 293-305 AD, Heraclea, c. 296-7 AD, Follis, 10.10g. RIC-18b (C), officina E=5. Obv: GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES Head laureate r. Rx: GENIO POPV - L - I ROMANI Genius standing l. pouring liquid from patera and holding cornucopia, HTE in exergue. From the Philip Ashton Collection, seller and date of purchase not recorded. Mint State..............................................................................................................175 247. GALERIUS AS CAESAR; 293-305 AD, Cyzicus, 297-9 AD, Follis, 8.71g. RIC-11b (C), officina A=1. Obv: GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES Head laureate r. Rx: GENIO AVGG ET - CAESARVM NN around, KA in exergue, Genius standing l., pouring libation from patera and holding cornucopia. Ex Berk 125, 27 February 2002, lot 630. Mint State..............250 248. GALERIUS AS AUGUSTUS; 305-311 AD, Cyzicus, 309-310 AD, Follis, 5.89g. RIC-59b (s), officina B=2. Obv: GAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG Head laureate r. Rx: VIRTVTI E - X - E - RCITVS Mars advancing r. holding spear, shield, and trophy over shoulder; MKV in exergue, B in l. field, star in r. field. Ex Berk 125, 27 February 2002, lot 632. Mint State.................................265 249. GALERIUS AS AUGUSTUS; 305-311 AD, Cyzicus, 308-9 AD, Follis, 5.90g. RIC-44 (C), officina A=1; C-49 (1 Fr.). Obv: GAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG Head laureate r. Rx: GENIO IMP - ERATORIS Genius pouring libation from patera and holding cornucopia, MKV in exergue, A in l. field. Mint State..............................................................................................................200 250. SEVERUS II AS CAESAR; 305-306 AD, Trier, Follis, 11.96g. RIC-667a (C), C-36 (2 Fr.). Obv: FL VAL SEVERVS NOB C Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: GENIO POPV - LI ROMANI Genius of the Roman People sacrificing l. from patera and holding cornucopia, PTR in exergue, S F in field. Mint State...................................................................................285 251. MAXENTIUS; 306-312 AD, Aquileia, 307 AD, Follis, 6.35g. RIC-113 (C), officina S=2. Obv: IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG Head laureate r. Rx: CONSERV - VRB SVAE Rome seated l. on shield in four-columned temple, handing globe to Maxentius, who stands r. reaching for globe, holding vertical spear, and placing l. foot on seated captive; wolf and twins in pediment, Victories as acroteria, AQS in exergue. EF................................................110 252. MAXIMINUS II AS AUGUSTUS; 309-313 AD, Alexandria, c. 310 AD, Follis, 5.60g. RIC-121 (C), officina Γ=3. Obv: IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG Head laureate r. Rx: GENIO IMP - E - RATORIS Genius standing l. holding patera and cornucopia, ALE in exergue, * - Γ / K - P in two lines across field. Choice EF...........................................................135 253. LICINIUS I; 308-324 AD, Thessalonica, 308-11 AD, Follis, 6.88g. RIC-30b (C2)= 40b (C), officina A=1. Obv: VAL LICINIVS P F AVG Head laureate r. Rx: GENIO A - VGVSTI Genius standing l., cloak on shoulders, pouring liquid from patera and holding cornucopia, .SM.TS. in exergue, star - A in field. Areas of flat striking. EF......................................................................125 254. CONSTANTINE I; 307-337 AD, Rome, 312-3 AD, Reduced Follis, 4.10g. RIC-349a (C), officina S=2. Obv: IMP CO[NSTANTI]NVS P F AVG Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front, small Medusa head on cuirass. Rx: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI around, RS in exergue, Legionary eagle between two standards. Mint State...........................................................................100 255. CONSTANTINE I; 307-337 AD, Rome, 318-9 AD, Reduced Follis,

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2.88g. RIC-147, officina Q=4 (r5), C-470 (2 Fr.). Obv: CONST - ANTINVS AVG Bust r. wearing cuirass and crested, laureate helmet. Rx: ROMAE AETERNAE Roma seated r. on shield inscribing X / V on shield that rests on her knee, P - R in field, R Q in exergue. Scarce and interesting type struck at the mint of Rome only, referring to vows for Constantine’s safe completion of fifteen years of rule. Rare from officina 4 with laureate helmet on obverse: only one specimen, in Vienna, known to RIC in 1966. Good VF..............250 CONSTANTINE I; 307-337 AD, London, 310 AD, Reduced Follis, 5.09g. RIC-121a (c2). Obv: IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: SOLI INVIC - TO COMITI Sol standing l. raising r. hand and holding globe in l. PLN in exergue, T - F across field. Mint State..............................................................................................................110 CONSTANTINE I THE GREAT; 307-337 AD. Arles, c. 319 AD. Reduced follis, 3.51g. RIC-194, officina T=3 (r1). Obv: IMP CONSTA - NTINVS AVG Cuirassed bust r. wearing laureate helmet. Rx: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP Two Victories holding shield inscribed VOT P R above altar, diamond pattern and pellets on altar, TARL in exergue. EF......................................200 CONSTANTINE I; 307-337 AD, Trier, 318-9 AD, Billon Argenteus, 3.17g. RIC-209, officina S=2 (r1). Obv: IMP CONSTAN - TINVS MAX AVG Cuirassed bust r., seen from front, wearing laureate helmet. Rx: VICTORIAE LAET PRINC PERP Two Victories holding shield resting on altar decorated with star, the Victory on l. inscribes VOT P R onto the shield; STR in exergue. From the Philip Ashton Collection, purchased from Alex Malloy, October 1998. Mint State.........................................................................................100 CONSTANTINE I; 307-337 AD, Reduced follis, Thessalonica, 326-8 AD, 3.22g. RIC-153, officina Γ=3 (c3). Obv: Head laureate r. Rx: PROVIDEN TIAE AVGG Camp gate with two turrets, no doors, star above, SMTSG in exergue, pellet in r. field. Mint State...........................................................110 CONSTANTINE I THE GREAT; 307-337 AD, Reduced follis, Ticinum, 318-9 AD, 2.74g. RIC-82, officina P=1 (r2). Obv: IMP CONSTAN - TINVS MAX AVG Cuirassed bust r. wearing laureate helmet. Rx: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP Two Victories standing on either side of an altar, the one on r. holding a shield above the altar, the one on l. inscribing VOT P R on the shield; PT in exergue. 0. Mint State......................................................100 CONSTANTINE I; 307-337 AD, Ticinum, 313-4 AD, Reduced Follis, 3.92g. RIC-12, officina T=3 (r5). Obv: IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: MARTI CON - SERVATORI Mars standing r. holding spear and shiels, star in l. field, TT in exergue. Rare reverse type, very rare officina: only one specimen from officina 3, in Vienna, known to Bruun in 1966. Mint State........................................................................200 URBS ROMA; Thessalonica, 336-7 AD, Reduced Follis, 1.46g. RIC-229 officina E=5 (r1). Obv: VRBS - ROMA Helmeted bust of Roma l. Rx: Wolf l. suckling twins, two stars above, SMTSE in exergue. Good VF.................100 URBS ROMA; Trier, 332-333 AD, Reduced Follis, 2.38g. RIC-542, officina P=1 (c3). Obv: VRBS - ROMA Helmeted bust of Roma l., crest and plume on helmet. Rx: Wolf and twins l., two stars above, TR.P in exergue. Ex Berk 164, 20 May 2009, lot 449. Mint State...............................................................150 CONSTANTINE I, DIVUS; Died 337 AD, Alexandria, 347-8 AD, Reduced Follis, 1.69g. RIC-32 (C3), officina B=2; C-716 (1 Fr.). Obv: DV CONSTANTI - NVS PT AVGG Veiled bust r. Rx: VN - MR across field, Emperor veiled standing r., SMNALB in exergue. Constantine is ‘Of venerable memory’ according to the reverse legend, while the obverse legend calls him ‘Divus’ and ‘Father of the Emperors’. Mint State.....................................................90 FAUSTA; Cyzicus, 325-6 AD, Reduced Follis, 2.64g. RIC-40, officina A=1 (r3). Obv: FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG Bust draped r., seen from front, wearing pearl necklace. Rx: SALVS REIP - VBLICAE Empress standing left holding two infants, in exergue SMKA followed by pellet. EF.................125 HELENA; Nicomedia, 328-9 AD, Reduced Follis, 2.70g. RIC-159, officina Γ=3 (r2). Obv: FL HELENA - AVGVSTA Bust draped r., seen from front, wearing pearl necklace and band decorated with pearls in hair. Rx: SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE Empress standing l. holding branch, SMNΓ in exergue. Orange earth over green patination. EF...........................................95 CONSTANS AS CAESAR; 333-337 AD, Heraclea, 333-6 AD, Reduced Follis, 2.41g. RIC-141, officina E=5 (r4). Obv: FL I CONSTANS NOB CAES Bust laureate, cuirassed l., seen from front. Rx: GLOR - IA EXERC - ITVS Two soldiers standing holding spears and shields, one standard between them, SMHE* in exergue. Unusual obverse legend beginning FL I, used only at Heraclea, on five reduced folles all rated R4 or R5: see RIC p. 31 and Heraclea 141 (our coin) and 154. RIC calls the bust type draped and cuirassed, probably meaning the same rather unusual cuirassed only type with broad shoulder strap that our example shows. Mint State...................................................300 DELMATIUS AS CAESAR; 335-337 AD, Antioch, Reduced Follis, 1.67g. RIC-112, officina I=10 (S). Obv: FL DELMA - TIVS NOB C Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: GLOR - IA EXERC - [IT]VS Single standard between two soldiers, SMANI in exergue. EF...........................................110 LEO I; 457-474 AD, Imitative Half Siliqua, 0.77g. RIC-650 (R). 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Fine..................................................................................................325 GREEK BRONZE GAUL, RING MONEY; Uncertain, 5.26g. AE 25 ring, with 7 globules attached: one globule at top, and three pairs of globules evenly spaced below. Ex Berk 180, 16 August 2012, lot 582. As struck......................................150 CELTIC GAUL, UNCERTAIN TRIBE; Before 52 BC, Potin 15 (cast), 3.97g. Obv: Helmeted head. Rx: Vertical line between large reversed S and three kernels. Ex Pegasi 26, May 2012, lot 10. VF....................................200 SPAIN, CASTULO; Mid 2nd cent. BC, AE 30, 13.93g. Calicó 1979-382. Obv: Diademed male head r., hand in field before mouth, without legend. Rx: Helmeted Sphinx stepping r., [star] before, Iberian legend KASTILO in exergue. Earlier attributed to Augustus, as by Sear, Greek Imperial-15 (without hand in obverse field). VF............................................................175 CELTIC GAUL; Upper Seine region, 1st cent. BC, Potin 15 (cast), 3.16g. Obv: Helmeted head l. Rx: Bull butting r., plant above. Ex Pegasi 29, November 2013, lot 6. Fine........................................................................150 CELTIC GAUL, SENONES; 2nd-1st cent. BC, 3.02g. BM-385. Obv: Helmeted head l. Rx: Horse galloping l. Ex Pegasi A28, May 2013, lot 10. EF.................................................................................................................250 SPAIN, CASTULO; Early. 1st cent. BC, AE 19, 3.69g. SNG BM-1359, SNG Cop-213. Obv: Diademed male head r., letter or branch before. Rx: Bull standing r., head facing, L and crescent above, [KASTILO] in Iberian in exergue. EF.................................................................................................150 CALABRIA, BRUNDISIUM; c. 247-217 BC, Uncia, 8.86g. SNG ANS780. Obv: Laureate head of Poseidon r.; behind, trident and small Nike crowning the god; below, large pellet. Rx: BR - VN Naked youth on dolphin l., holding small Nike who is about to crown him, and cornucopia; club behind, large pellet below. Bold Fine......................................................................400 LUCANIA, METAPONTUM; Early-mid 3rd cent. BC, AE 15, 2.82g. Johnson-57, SNG ANS-573, SNG Cop-1259. Obv: Veiled head of Demeter r. Rx: Barley ear, monogram to l. Good VF...................................................150 BRUTTIUM, RHEGIUM; 415/0-387 BC, AE 12.5, 1.65g. SNG ANS703. Obv: Lion’s scalp facing. Rx: Laureate head of Apollo r., PHΓINO[N] downwards before, uncertain symbol behind neck. Green patination. EF...225 BRUTTIUM, RHEGIUM; 270-203 BC, AE 22-24, 7.92g. SNG ANS-731. Obv: Head of Artemis r. wearing taenia, bow and quiver over shoulder. Rx: PHΓI - NΩN upwards to l. and r. of lyre. Ex CNG 46, 24 June 1998, lot 76, with printed auction ticket. Good VF.........................................................150 SICILY, CAMARINA; 425-405 BC, Onkia, 3.01g. Calciati-34. Obv: Head of Athena l. Rx: Owl standing front with outspread wings, clutching lizard; in exergue three pellets. About EF..................................................................250 SICILY, GELA; c. 420-405 BC, Trias, 3.24g. Jenkins-508 (6 spec.), HGC380. Obv: Bull standing r., head lowered and 3/4 facing; ΓEΛAΣ and olive leaf above, three pellets in exergue. Rx: Head of young river god r., with floating hair; behind, barley grain. From the Philip Ashton Collection. EF..... ......................................................................................................................300 SICILY, HICETAS; 287-278 BC. AE 21-22, 8.49g. SNG ANS-799. Obv: ΔIOΣ EΛΛANIOY Youthful. laureate head of Zeus Hellanios r. Rx: ΣYPAKOΣIΩN Eagle with wings spread standing l. on thunderbolt, A in l. field. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Harlan Berk, December 2003, with further provenance “Ex Moretti Collection” on the Berk ticket. EF.....................................................................................................250 SICILY, HIMERA; c. 420-408 BC, Hemilitron, 3.93g. SNG ANS-186, Sear-1110. Obv: IM - E Head of nymph Himera l. with six pellets in front of face. Rx: Six pellets in two rows, within laurel wreath. Near Mint State..250 SICILY, HIMERA; 408-400 BC, Reduced Tetras, 1.25g. Calciati-37; Kraay-Morkholm Essays, p. 33, pl. VII, 4. Obv: Head of nymph facing front and slightly l. Rx: Scallop shell. Ex CNG 67, 22 September 2004, lot 261. Ex Tony Hardy Collection. EF.........................................................................300 SICILY, SYRACUSE; Time of Timoleon, 344-336 BC, Litra, 27.75g. BM-287, SNG Cop-720, Sear-1189. Obv: ΣYPA Head of Athena l. wearing Corinthian helmet bound with olive wreath. Rx: Starfish between two dolphins. Exceptional example. No damage anywhere and fully struck. Extremely desirable and sought after but almost never seen in this quality. 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Obv: Head of Tanit l. wearing wreath of wheat ears and [pendant necklace]. Rx: Horse standing r. in front of palm tree. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired in Münster, Germany, October 2007. EF. ......................................................................................................................300 293. THESSALY, CRANNON; 400-344 BC, AE 18, Thessaly, Crannon, 4.75g. Rogers-179, Sear-2075. Obv: Head of Poseidon laureate r.; border of dots. Rx: Horseman clad in chlamys and petasos galloping r.; below horse, trident, K - PA above; all in shallow incuse. Bold Fine.........................................250 294. MACEDONIA, PHILIP V; AE 22, 11.34g. SNG Cop-1258 var. (lower controls), SNG Alpha Bank-1113 var. Obv: Head of Helios r. Rx: Thunderbolt and legend within oak wreath. Ex Berk 167, 3 December 2009, lot 393. Lovely green patination. Extremely sharp with wonderful surfaces. Near Mint State..............................................................................................................450 295. DANUBIAN DISTRICT, OLBIA; 5th cent. BC, AE 23, 1.84g. Cf. SNG BM-361. Cast bronze dolphin, with a distinct eye on both sides. Highly unusual. Two dolphins cast as a pair swimming side by side. Mint State....175 296. TAURIC CHERSONESUS, PANTICAPAEUM; 4th cent. BC, AE 20, 7.67g. SNG BM-869, SNG Cop-30. Obv: Head of bearded satyr r. Rx: Forepart of griffin l. EF...............................................................................225 297. JUDAEA; 5th-6th cent. CE, Cast Lead Prutah, 1.05g. Hendin-1156 (with future adjustment). Obv: Seven pellets each surrounded by a ringlet, one in the center around which the six others are arranged; all within a circular border, attached to which is yet another pellet surrounded by a ringlet. Rx: Blank. Considered by Hendin, Fifth Edition (2010), no. 1156 to be an enigmatic lead coin or token of uncertain date. More recent research, however, which will be followed by Hendin in his forthcoming Sixth Edition, has shown that these round objects are in fact fragments of cast lead mirror frames, larger pieces of which have been excavated at several sites in Israel. Once detached from the mirror frames, the round pieces might indeed have served as currency. See Y. Fahri, Two Types of Lead Currency from Late Roman / Early Byzantine Palestine, Israel Numismatic Research 8, 2014, pp. 135-143. We thank David Hendin for sending us a scan of this article. EF.........................................150 298. JUDAEA, HEROD I THE GREAT; 40-4 BC, 2 Prutot, 3.07g. Hendin1178a. Obv: ΗΡΩΔΟΥ ΒΑCΙΛΕΩC Cross within open diadem. Rx: Tripod table bearing flat object, flanked by palm branches. EF.............................425 299. JUDAEA, HEROD I THE GREAT; 40-4 BC, Half Prutah, 1.02g. Hendin-1190. Obv: [B]ACIΛ - [H]PW[Δ] Cornucopia upright. Rx: Eagle with folded wings standing r. According to David Hendin, this is “the first coin issued by a Jewish ruler with a graven image. The eagle may represent the golden bird King Herod placed above the entrance to the Jerusalem Temple”. Bold Fine......................................................................................................100 300. JUDAEA, THE JEWISH WAR; 66-70 CE, Year 2=67/68 CE, Prutah, 2.89g. Hendin-1360, Meshorer-196. Obv: Amphora with broad rim and two handles; “Year 2” around in Paleo-Hebrew. Rx: Vine leaf on small branch with tendril; “the Freedom of Zion” around in Paleo-Hebrew. Mint State........200 301. JUDAEA, THE JEWISH WAR; 66-70 CE, Year 2=67/68 CE, Prutah, 2.38g. Hendin-1360, Meshorer-196. Obv: Amphora with broad rim and two handles; “Year 2” around in Paleo-Hebrew. Rx: Vine leaf on small branch with tendril; “the Freedom of Zion” around in Paleo-Hebrew. Mint State........200 302. JUDAEA, THE JEWISH WAR; 66-70 CE, Year 3=68/69 CE, Prutah, 3.24g. Hendin-1363, Meshorer-204. Obv: Amphora with broad rim, two handles, and conical lid decorated with tiny globes hanging around edge; “Year 3” around in Paleo-Hebrew. Rx: Vine leaf on small branch with tendril; “the Freedom of Zion” around in Paleo-Hebrew. Mint State.....................250 303. JUDAEA, THE JEWISH WAR; 66-70 CE, Year 3=68/69 CE, Prutah, 2.58g. Hendin-1363, Meshorer-204. Obv: Amphora with broad rim, two handles, and conical lid decorated with tiny globes hanging around edge; “Year 3” around in Paleo-Hebrew. Rx: Vine leaf on small branch with tendril; “the Freedom of Zion” around in Paleo-Hebrew. Mint State.....................275 304. PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY IV; 221-204 BC, AE 33, 35.47g. Svoronos-1127, SNG Cop-202. Obv: Diademed head of Zeus Ammon r. Rx: Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt, wings closed, filleted cornucopia to l., ΔI between legs. Ex Wayne Philips, Catalog 154, 8 January 1992, lot 20. 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Obv: IMP / DIVI F / P - P Heads of Agrippa facing l. wearing rostral crown and Augustus facing r. wearing laurel wreath. Rx: COL - NEM Crocodile chained to palm, wreath with long ties above. Ex Mazzini Collection (1957), Agrippa and Augustus d. 10, pl. XXVIII. EF....................................................................................2000 EX PRESIDENT JOHN QUINCY ADAMS COLLECTION DIVUS AUGUSTUS; Rome, Sestertius, 21.95g. BMC-153, pl. 8.1 (same obv. die); Paris-141; RIC-136 (R ); C-570 (15 Fr.). Obv: DIVVS AVGVSTVS Head laureate r. Rx: IMP NERVA CAESAR AV[GVSTV]S REST around large S C. From the John Whitney Walter Collection, purchased from Harlan Berk, 11 December 1993. Ex Stack’s, March 1971, Massachusetts Historical Society, John Quincy Adams, lot 717. Bold portrait of the deified Augustus, on his only Rome-mint portrait sestertius, a scarce restored issue of Nerva. The fields have been cleaned with a tool as was common in the 19th century and earlier. aEF..................................................................................................4000 CLAUDIUS; 41-54 AD, Sestertius, Branch Mint, 41-2 AD, 24.98g. Von Kaenel-1384 pl. 22 (same obv. die), BM-124, Paris-266, C-85, RIC-99. Obv: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP Head laureate r. Rx: SPES AVGVSTA S C Spes advancing l., holding flower and raising skirt. Struck at a branch mint probably located in Spain. Excellent portrait, matching those of the mint of Rome though in a different style. aEF / VF.............................1100 VESPASIAN; 69-79 AD, Rome, 71 AD, As, 10.76g. BM-600, Paris-576, C-13, RIC-287 (C). Obv: I[MP C]AES VESPASIAN AVG COS III Head laureate r. Rx: AEQVITAS - AVGVSTI S - C Aequitas standing l. holding scales and long rod. Glossy blue/green patina. Extremely fine. This is the ultimate coin at a very reasonable price for a collector who wants a beautifully patinated Roman bronze. EF........................................................................750 DOMITIAN; 81-96 AD, Rome, 86 AD, As, 11.73g. BM-389, Paris-418, C-327 corr., RIC-493 (C3). Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII CENS PER P P Bust laureate r. with aegis on shoulders. Rx: MONETA AVGVSTI S - C Moneta standing l. holding scales and cornucopia. With old collector’s ticket, stating “ex Spink, 9/8/1935”. Beautifully detailed portrait. Choice EF.....................................................................................................950 DOMITIAN; 81-96 AD, Rome, 88-89 AD, As, 10.06g. BM-416, C-128 (2 Fr.), RIC-642 (C2), Paris-452. Obv: COS XIIII, head laureate r. Rx: FORTVNAE - AVGVSTI S - C Fortuna standing l. holding rudder and cornucopia. Near Mint State.......................................................................800 Incredible Mint State Portrait TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, 101-2 AD, Dupondius, 13.75g. BM-748 var.; C-639; RIC-433; Woytek, MIR-96a (63 spec.). Obv: IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M Head radiate r. Rx: TR POT - COS IIII [P P] S C Justitia seated l. on chair formed from two cornucopias, holding scepter. Ex Berk 151, 1 November 2006, lot 504. Portrait beautifully struck in high relief. Virtually Mint State....................................................................................1600 TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, c. 103-7 AD, Dupondius, 13.36g. Woytek, MIR-196bC (1 spec.); cf. C-573 (3 Fr.), RIC-586, and BM-906. Obv: COS V, bust radiate r. with fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: SPQR OPTIMO - PRINCIPI S - C Trophy of Dacian arms. Apparently very rare with Woytek’s portrait type C: Woytek cited only one such specimen, and that with a question mark indicating uncertainty about the portrait type classification (Schürmann Collection 2093, not illustrated). Fine...................................400 Ex Hess 1932 MARCUS AURELIUS AS CAESAR, MARRIAGE TO FAUSTINA II; 139-161 AD, Rome, 145 AD, Sestertius, 27.93g. C-1022, RIC-1253a, BM1786. Obv: AVRELIVS CAE - SAR AVG PII F COS II Head bare r. Rx: VO[T] A - PVB - LICA around, S C in exergue, Marriage scene: Veiled Faustina on l. and togate Marcus Caesar on r. stand facing one another, clasping r. hands; behind and between them Concordia stands front, head turned toward Marcus; Marcus also holds roll in lowered l. hand. Acquired from Harlan Berk, 2005; ex Hess 211, 9 May 1932, Walters and Webb Collections, lot 978. This is a magnificent sestertius with a magnificent pedigree. It depicts the marriage of Marcus Aurelius to Faustina Jr. Incredible untouched surfaces. Virtually Mint State............................................................................................................5750 SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Rome, 197 AD, Sestertius, 20.24g. BM-602, C-351 (15 Fr.), RIC-721. Obv: [L SE]PT SEV PERT - AVG [IMP

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Rx: LI[B]ERTAS A[VG] S - C Libertas standing l. holding cap and cornucopia, star in l. field. Last issue of Elagabalus’ reign, after the elimination of the “horn” from the obverse portrait. On denarii this Libertas type apparently replaced SACERD DEI SOLIS ELAGAB c. February 222 AD (F. Dieulafait, Le trésor d’Eauze, p. 218). A rare type on sestertii; the six specimens represented in C. Clay’s collection of plaster casts of Severan coins all come from just two reverse dies. From the Curtis Clay Collection; purchased from Nilus Coins (Bill Kalmbach), April 2002. Fine...................................................................................................275 SEVERUS ALEXANDER; 222-235 AD, Rome, 232-5 AD, Sestertius, 22.52g. BM-843 pl. 28, C-169, RIC-635 (jumbling the two types, Mars running and walking). Obv: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: MARS - VLTOR S - C Mars running r, l. leg forward, holding spear and shield. Extremely sharp portrait. Choice EF.................................................................................................................375 MAXIMINUS I THRAX; 235-238 AD, Rome, 236-8 AD, Sestertius, 16.67g. BMC-172*, citing C-76 (Elberling Coll.); RIC-84. Obv: MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG G[E]RM Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r., third portrait. Rx: [P]ROVIDENTIA AVG S - C Providentia standing l. holding wand over globe and cornucopia. Though common on denarii, this type is for an unknown reason rare on bronze coins of Maximinus’second issue, with victory title GERM in obverse legend. Not in the Paris collection by Cohen’s day, nor in the BM by 1962. Only three specimens (Copenhagen, Milan, Peus Sale 284) were known to Alram in his MIR volume of 1989, p. 82. Absent from the Guelma hoard, which contained 54, 62, 42, 48, and 10 specimens respectively of the five other standard types in the same issue. From the Curtis Clay Collection, acquired from Lanz on eBay, 26 June 2011. Fine...........200 MAXIMUS AS CAESAR; 235-238 AD, Rome, 236-8 AD, Sestertius, 25.69g. BM-213, C-14 (10 Fr.), RIC-13. Obv: MAXIMVS CAES GERM Bust draped r. with head bare. Rx: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S - C Prince standing l. holding baton and spear, two standards behind him. Bold Fine / Fine...............................................................................................................400 BALBINUS; 238 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 25.60g. BMC-32 note, C-19 (Wiczay, 20 Fr.), RIC-18 (citing Cohen and Zagreb). Obv: IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: P M TR P COS I[I] P P S - C Felicitas standing l. holding short caduceus and scepter. Very rare, the only sestertius die of this type, used for both Balbinus and Pupienus (BMC, p. 103). Not in the Paris collection by Cohen’s day, nor in the BM by 1962. From the Curtis Clay Collection, ex Bertolami E50, 10 December 2017, lot 510. About VF..............................................750 GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Rome, 243-4 AD, Sestertius, 18.28g. RIC331a, C-99. Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: FORTVNA REDVX S C Fortuna Redux seated l. holding rudder and cornucopia, wheel under seat. The reverse type looks forward to Gordian’s return to Rome from his Eastern expedition of 243-4, a hope that was not to be fulfilled. Excellent portrait. Virtually Mint State...................375 PHILIP I; 244-249 AD, Rome, 248 AD, Sestertius, 15.70g. RIC-154a, C-151 (Paris, 6 Fr.). Obv: IMP [PH]ILIPPVS AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: P M TR P V COS III P P around, S C in exergue, Emperor seated l. on curule chair holding globe and short scepter. Though common on sestertii of 245 (TR P II COS), this emperor-seated type is very rare on sestertii of 248 (TR P V COS III). In his survey of the coins of Philip and family in major public collections, Roger Bland found only three specimens, in the BM, Paris, and Vienna, of this emperor-seated sestertius dated TR P V. From the Curtis Clay Collection; ex Gitbud-Naumann E16, 4 May 2014, lot 1070. EF.....450 TRAJAN DECIUS; 249-251 AD, Rome, Double Sestertius, 35.89g. RIC115a (R), C-39 (30 Fr.). Obv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: FELICITAS SAECVLI S - C Felicitas standing l. holding long caduceus and cornucopia. Purchased from Christian Blom, 10 April 1963. VG............................................................450 Liberalitas Reverse TRAJAN DECIUS; 249-251 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 16.88g. RIC-121 (R3), C-75 (60 Fr.). Obv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front. 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Berk-217, MIB-95, Sear-163. Obv: D N IVSTINI - ANVS PP AVG Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing, holding cross on globe and shield; to r., cross. Rx: Large M between A/N/N/O and XII; above, cross; beneath, officina letter E; in exergue CON. Bold EF.............................................................450 JUSTINIAN I; 527-565 AD. Nicomedia, Year 14 = 540/1 AD, Follis, 23.27g. Berk-228, MIB-114, Sear-201. Obv: D N IVSTINI - ANVS PP AVC Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding cross on globe and shield decorated with horseman; in r. field, cross. Rx: Large M between A/N/N/O and X/II/II; above, cross; beneath officina letter A=1; in exergue, mintmark NIK. Acquired from Harlan Berk, 2009. Ex CNG 60, 22 May 2002, lot 1979; ex Aufhäuser 15, 21 March 2000. Flawless. Near Mint State.....................................................1300 JUSTIN II AND SOPHIA; 565-578 AD. Constantinople, Year 6 = 570/1 AD, Follis, 16.62g. Berk-313, Sear-360, MIB-43. Obv: [D N I]VSTI - NVS PP AV[G] Justin and Sophia seated facing on double throne, both nimbate, holding cross on globe and cruciform scepter respectively. Rx: Large M between A/N/N/O and UI; above, Chi-Rho; beneath, officina letter E=5; in exergue CON. EF.......................................................................................125 TIBERIUS II; 578-582 AD. Cyzicus, Year 5=578/9 AD, Follis, 15.60g. Berk-376, MIB-41, Sear-444. Obv: QM TIb CONS - TAN[T PP AVG] Crowned bust facing, wearing consular robes and holding mappa and eagletipped scepter, with cross above the eagle. Rx: Large m between A/N/N/O and U; above, cross; below, KYZ followed by officina letter A=1. About EF.450 FOCAS; 602-610 AD. Nicomedia, Follis, 11.95g. Berk-482, MIB-69a, Sear-658. Obv: Dm FOCA - PER AVG Bust facing, wearing crown without pendilia and consular robes, and holding mappa and eagle-tipped scepter. Rx: Large XXXX, ANNo above, II / II to r., in exergue NIKO followed by B (officina 2). VF...........................................................................................300 HERACLIUS; 610-641 AD. Cyzicus, Year 3 = 612/3 AD, Follis, 12.65g. Berk-567, Sear-839, MIB-184. Obv: D N hRACLI - PERP AVC Cuirassed bust facing with short beard, wearing plumed helmet and holding cross and shield. Rx: Large M between A/N/N/O and III, cross above, B (officina 2) below, KYZ in exergue. Overstruck on a follis of Maurice, remains of whose obverse legend are visible on the left edge of Heraclius’ reverse. Face flatly struck. EF......................................................................................................100 CONSTANS II; 641-668 AD. Constantinople, Year 20=660/1 AD, Decanummium, 2.84g. Berk-672, MIB-186, DO-97, Sear-1021. Obv: No legend, Bust of emperor facing, with long beard, wearing crown and holding cross on globe. Rx: Large I flanked by X/X and A, cross above, mintmark [CON] in exergue is off flan. VF................................................................175 CONSTANS II; 641-668 AD. Syracuse, 11th Indiction=652/3 AD, Follis, 3.02g. Berk-695, MIB-208, Sear-1108. Obv: Emperor standing facing, with long beard, wearing crown topped by cross and holding cross on globe, flanked by I/N/Δ on l. and [I/A] on r. Rx: Large M, cross above, SCL below. Pleasant olive toning. Extremely well struck. EF.........................................250 CONSTANTINE IV, HERACLIUS, AND TIBERIUS; 668-685 AD. Syracuse, Follis, 4.38g. Berk-739, MIB-104, Sear-1207. Obv: No legend, Bust of Constantine facing, beardless, wearing crown and holding cross on globe. Rx: Large M between facing, standing figures of Heraclius and Tiberius, each wearing crown and holding cross on globe; above M, TKW monogram; in exergue, [SC]L. About EF..........................................................................210 JUSTINIAN II; First Reign, 685-695 AD. Syracuse, c. 685-7 or 687-8 AD, Follis, 5.62g. Berk-772, MIB-65, Sear-1295. Obv: No legend, Bust of emperor facing, with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys and holding cross on globe; legend around, mostly unreadable. Rx: Large M, TNA monogram above, SCL in exergue (partly off flan). VF...............................................300 JUSTINIAN II; First Reign, 685-695 AD. Syracuse, c. 692/3 AD, Follis, 4.83g. Berk-777, MIB-69, Sear-1300. Obv: No legend, Emperor, bearded, standing facing, wearing crown and loros, holding cross potent set on two steps and cross on globe. Rx: Large M, TNA monogram above, star beneath, SCL in exergue. VF....................................................................................300 LEONTIUS; 695-698 AD. Constantinople, Half Follis, 4.52g. Berk-787, MIB-33, DO-8/9, Sear-1335. Obv: No legend, Facing bust of emperor, bearded, wearing crown and loros, and holding [cross on globe]; in field r., cross. Rx: Large K between [A]/N/[N/O] and uncertain numeral; cross above

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Rx: Large M between A/N/[N/O] and X/X_, cross above, officina letter A below, [CON] in exergue. This is probably one of the finest examples of the half follis of Justinian II’s second reign. This issue was struck in all metals with his son and invoked peace during his reign. Very rare and one of the finest known examples. EF......1100 JUSTINIAN II; Second reign, 705-711 AD. Syracuse, c. 706-7 AD, Half Follis, 2.87g. Berk-812, MIB-49, Sear-1299. Obv: No legend, Emperor, bearded, standing facing, wearing crown and chlamys, and holding long cross and akakia. Rx: Large K between two stars (first star off flan), [TAN] monogram above, officina letter E below, [S]CL in exergue. EF...............250 CONSTANTINE VII, ZOE; 913-959 AD. Constantinople, 914-919 AD, Follis, 7.18g. Berk-928, Sear-1758. Obv: +CONSTANT’CE ZOH b Facing busts of Constantine VII, beardless (on l.) and Zoe (on r.), both crowned and holding between them long patriarchal cross. Rx: +CONS/TANTINO[‘]/CE ZOH bA/SILIS RO/MEON in five lines across field. Good VF for issue..150 NICEPHORUS II; 963-969 AD. Constantinople, Follis, 4.86g. Berk-943, Sear-1782. Obv: [+]nICIFR b - [A]SIL [ROm] Bust facing with short beard, wearing crown and loros and holding labarum and cross on globe. Rx: +[n] ICHF’ / Eh ΘEW bA / SILEVS RW / mAIWh in four lines. Excellent portrait. EF.................................................................................................................225 Finest Known ANONYMOUS CLASS C, ATTRIBUTED TO MICHAEL IV; 1034-1041 AD. Constantinople, Follis, 9.99g. Berk-952, Sear-1825. Obv: +E[MMANOVHΛ] IC - XC Three-quarter length figure of Christ Antiphonetes standing facing, wearing halo with cross, raising r. hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in l. Rx: Jeweled cross, with pellet at each extremity; in the angles, IC - X[C] / NI - K[A]. Although Class C is extremely common, searching though every sale and every museum catalog we have never found a coin this sharp. So for condition it is a great rarity. Mint State...............1500 ANONYMOUS CLASS D, ATTRIBUTED TO CONSTANTINE IX; Constantinople, 1050-1060 AD, Follis, 7.88g. Berk-953, Sear-1836. Obv: Christ seated facing on throne with back, wearing halo with cross and holding book of Gospels; [IC] - XC across field. Rx: IS XS / [b]ASILE / bASIL in three lines; above, [-+-]; below -(crescent)-. EF........................................300 CONSTANTINE X, EUDOCIA; 1059-1067 AD. Constantinople, Follis, 7.24g. Sear-1853, DO-8. Obv: +EMMA - NOVHΛ around, IC - [X]C across field, Christ standing facing on footstool, wearing halo with cross and holding book of Gospels with both hands. Rx: +KWN T ΔK - EVΔΚ AVΓO Eudocia on l. and Constantine on r. standing facing, holding between them labarum with cross on shaft, resting on three steps. VF...........................................150 JOHN II; 1118-1143 AD. Thessalonica, BI Aspron Trachy, 3.37g. Sear-1952, Hendy-pl. 11.3-4. Obv: The Virgin enthroned facing, nimbate, holding before her nimbate head of infant Christ facing; to l. and r., monogram MHTP and ΘV. Rx: John standing facing, wearing crown and divitision and loros, holding labarum and akakia; to l., IW/ΔEC/ΠOT/TH/TW/ΠOP; to r., ΦV/PO/ΓE/ NH/T. EF....................................................................................................140 ROMAN PROVINCIAL COINAGE MAURETANIA, JUBA II; 25 BC-23 AD. c. 11 AD, Denarius, 2.88g. SNG Cop-580, Grose-10033. Obv: Diademed head of Juba r., REX IVBA before. Rx: Filleted cornucopia crossing with scepter, crescent in field above; no legend. EF...................................................................................................600 MAURETANIA, JUBA II AND CLEOPATRA; 25 BC-23 AD. c. 5 AD, Denarius, 2.94g. SNG Cop-551 var., Grose-10060 var. Obv: Diademed head of Juba r., REX IVBA before, dotted border. Rx: Headdress of Isis surmounted by wheat ears on l., sistrum on r.; BA - CIΛIC - CA / KΛEOΠATP above and below dotted exurgal line; dotted border. Juba’s wife Cleopatra was the daughter of Mark Antony and the famous Cleopatra VII of Egypt. Ex Berk 146, 29 November 2005, lot 163. EF.........................................................600 MAURETANIA, JUBA II AND CLEOPATRA; 25 BC-23 AD. c. 16-17 AD, Denarius, 2.53g. SNG Cop-590, Grose-10062. Obv: Diademed head of Juba r., of Juba r., REX IVBA before. Rx: Star and crescent, BACIΛICCA KLEOΠATRA around. Juba’s wife Cleopatra was the daughter of Mark Antony and the famous Cleopatra VII of Egypt. Ex Berk 146, 29 November 2005, lot 168. VF........................................................................................525

Magnificent Portrait 351. NERVA; 96-98 AD, Antiochia ad Orontem, Seleucis and Pieria, Year 1=96/7 AD, Tetradrachm, 15.43g. McAlee-419, Prieur-149 (87 spec.), RPC-3467. Obv: .AVT.NEPOVAΣ - KAIΣ.ΣEB. Bust laureate r., aegis with Medusa head and snakes on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: ETOVΣ. - NEOV.IEPOV. - A Eagle with wings raised standing r. on thunderbolt, palm branch in r. field. Ex CNG July 23, 1993. Comes with photo certification from David Sear issued August 14, 1993. Only a scarce coin, but extremely rare in this quality. EF...............................................................................................................2250 352. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 8 = 104/5 AD, Billon Tetradrachm, 11.23g. RPC-4175 (7 spec.), Emmett-374/8 (R5). Obv: AVT TPAIAN CEB - ΓEP ΔAKIKO[C] Head laureate r. Rx: Eagle with folded wings standing r., date L - H across field. A rare year for Trajan at Alexandria, as stated by RPC: “Some very rare tetradrachms are attested, but no certain bronze coinage. The mint seems to have been inactive for most of the year”. aEF................................................................................................................650 353. LUCIUS VERUS; 161-169 AD, Caesarea, Cappadocia, 161-6 AD, Didrachm, 7.04g. Metcalf-131d, BM-192. Obv: AYTOKP OYHPOC CEBACTOC Bare-headed, cuirassed bust r. Rx: YΠA - TOC B Mt. Argaeus, trees on slopes, star above peak. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Trusted Coins, March 2016. VF.........................................................300 354. PHILIP I; 244-249 AD, Antiochia ad Orontem, Seleucis and Pieria, 247 AD, Tetradrachm, 11.33g. McAlee-918 (V. Rare), Prieur-365 (3 spec.). Obv: AVTOK K M IOYΛ ΦIΛIΠΠOC CEB Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed l., seen from front. Rx: ΔHMAPX EΞOY[CIA]C YΠΑ ΤΟ Γ around, ANTIOXIA / S C in exergue, Eagle with spread wings standing r., wreath in beak. Very rare left-facing bust type seen from front. From the same obverse die as the illustrated specimens McAlee-918 and Prieur-365. Mint State..................300 355. PHILIP II AS CAESAR; 245-247 AD, Antiochia ad Orontem, Seleucis and Pieria, 244 AD, Tetradrachm, 11.09g. McAlee-1010 (Scarce), Prieur-335 (10 spec.). Obv: MAP IOYΛI ΦIΛIΠΠOC KECAP Bare-headed, draped bust l., seen from behind. Rx: ΔHMAPX - EΞOYCIAC around, S C in exergue, Eagle with spread wings standing r. on palm branch, head l. holding wreath in beak, tail r. From the same obverse die as the illustrated specimen of McAlee-1010 Mint State.....................................................................................................300 356. PHILIP II AS AUGUSTUS; 247-249 AD, Antioch, 249 AD, Tetradrachm, 13.25g. McAlee-1043, Prieur-473 (98 spec.). Obv: ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΙΟΥΛΙ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC CEB Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞΟΥCΙΑC ΥΠΑ ΤΟ Δ around, ANTIOXIA / S C in exergue, Eagle standing l., wings spread, holding wreath in beak. Mint State.................................265 357. TRAJAN DECIUS; 249-251 AD, Antiochia ad Orontem, Seleucis and Pieria, Tetradrachm, 11.81g. McAlee-1113a (Scarce), Prieur-523 (18 spec.). Obv: AVT K Γ ME KV ΔEKIOC TPAIANOC CEB Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust r., one pellet (officina 1) below bust. Rx: ΔHMAPX EΞOVCIAC around, S C in exergue, Eagle with spread wings standing l. on palm branch, holding wreath in beak. Mint State..........................................................................265 358. TRAJAN DECIUS; 249-251 AD, Antiochia ad Orontem, Seleucis and Pieria, Tetradrachm, 12.97g. McAlee-1120a (Rare), Prieur-536 (8 spec.). Obv: AVT K Γ ME KV ΔEKIOC TPAIANOC CEB Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust r., one pellet (officina 1) below bust. Rx: ΔHMAPX EΞOVCIAC around, S C in exergue, Eagle with spread wings standing l. on palm branch, holding wreath in beak. Mint State..........................................................................300 359. TRAJAN DECIUS; 249-251 AD, Antiochia ad Orontem, Seleucis and Pieria, Tetradrachm, 11.53g. McAlee-1122c (V. Rare), Prieur-518 (4 spec.). Obv: AVT K Γ ME KV ΔEKIOC TPAIANOC CEB Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front, three pellets (officina 3) below bust. Rx: ΔHMAPX EΞOVCIA - C around, S C in exergue, Eagle with spread wings standing l. on palm branch, holding wreath in beak. Mint State.......................................350 360. TRAJAN DECIUS; 249-251 AD, Antiochia ad Orontem, Seleucis and Pieria, Tetradrachm, 11.73g. McAlee-1126b, Prieur-578 (31 spec.). Obv: AVT K Γ ME KV TPAIANOC ΔEKIOC CEB Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust r., two pellets (officina 2) below bust. Rx: ΔHMA - PX EΞOVCI - AC around, S C in exergue, Eagle with spread wings standing l. on palm branch, holding wreath in beak. Mint State..........................................................................225 361. TREBONIANUS GALLUS; 251-253 AD, Antioch, Tetradrachm, 12.33g. McAlee-1172a (same dies), Prieur-656 (31 spec.). Obv: AVTOK K Γ ΟVΙΒ TPEB ΓAΛΛOC CEB Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r., one pellet (officina 1) below. Rx: ΔHMAPX EΞOVCIAC Eagle with spread wings standing r., head l., wreath in beak, A (officina 1) between legs, S C in exergue. Mint State..............................................................................................................250 362. TREBONIANUS GALLUS; 251-253 AD, Antioch, Tetradrachm, 13.24g. McAlee-1172b, Prieur-658 (18 spec.). Obv: AVTOK K Γ ΟVΙΒ TPEB ΓAΛΛOC CEB Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r., two pellets (officina 2) below. 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Rare: only six specimens recorded by RPC, four of which are in the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. EF.............................................................................................150 TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 16 or 17 = 112/3 or 113/4 AD, Dichalkon, AE 12-13, 2.32g. RPC-4773 or 4819, Emmett-710/16 or 17. Obv: Head of Trajan laureate r., without legend. Rx: Headdress of Isis, date LI - [S or Z] across field. The restored dates in brackets are the only published dates above Year 10 for this type under Trajan, though of course other dates, so far unrecorded, could also have been struck. Fine.................................150 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 18=133/4 AD, Drachm, 25.31g. Cologne-1117, RPC-5893 (53 spec.). Obv: AVT KAIC TPAIAN AΔP[IANO]C CEB Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: Isis Pharia standing r. holding billowing sail with both hands and also sistrum in r. hand; date [LI] H in lower l. field. VF / EF.........................................................................525 Complete Types of Zodiac Drachm ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, 144-145 AD, Drachm, 19.22g. RPC-IV.4, 14869 (temporary), Giessen-1491. Obv: Laureate head r. Rx: Zodiac: bust of Sarapis l. within inner circle of planet-gods (clockwise: Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Sun, Moon, Venus, Mercury) and outer circle of signs of zodiac counterclockwise, Aries at top. Coins of the zodiac are extremely desirable and quite scarce. The important reverse of this coin clearly renders most of the planetary busts and zodiac signs. Fine / Bold Fine...............11500 SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Nicopolis ad Istrum, Moesia Inferior, Governor Ovinius Tertullus, AE 25-27, 10.82g. AMNG-1275 (1 spec., Turin); Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov 2012, p. 88, coins 6-7 (same dies, 2 spec.); omitted by Varbanov. Obv: AV.K.Λ.C. - CEVHPOC Π Head laureate r. Rx: [VΠ]A OOVIN. TE[PTVΛΛOV] NIKOΠOΛI ΠPO[C I] Hercules standing r. grappling with the Nemaean lion. EF.........................................................275 PISIDIA, TERMESSOS MAJOR; Termessos Major, Pisidia, 2nd or 3rd Century AD, AE 29, 15.72g. SNG Leypold-2175 (same dies), SNG Paris-2188 (same obv. die). Obv: Laureate head of Zeus right; below, monogram. Rx: Tyche standing left, crowned by Nike standing behind her; between the two figures, monogram. Lovely imagery of Zeus, Nike and Tyche. Brown patina with lighter brown encrustation. VF.............................................................275 AES RUDE LOTS 371-376 Aes rude: amorphous bronze lumps, so called by Pliny (HN 33.13.43). They are also known as aes infectum or imperfectum ‘unmade or unfinished’. Before denominated round coins were introduced in the early third century, all bronze transactions had to be weighed pendo (weighed out), and not counted, numerare (count, add up, reckon/compute) by dispensatores (dispensers or cashiers), This manner of exchange necessitated the use of a balance and has left a rich legacy to the Latin language, e.g., expensa, inpendia, dependere, stipendia, aerarium, aestimare. Most striking of all, the formula per aes et libram (with bronze and balance), which was used to designate the formal ceremony of mancipatory contracts. All these terms lasted well beyond the introduction of struck coinage and have passed into modern languages. CIRCULAR AES RUDE; Italy, 8th-3rd BC, Haeberlin pl. 2.1. Cast copper disk, mounded obverse, thickening toward center, flat reverse, rough surfaces. Perfectly round and domed center. Earthen surface with green patination beneath. As cast..........................................................................................5000 CIRCULAR AES RUDE; Italy, 8th-3rd BC, Haeberlin pl. 2.1. Circular aes rude, 14-15 cm, 2.60 kg, c, 4.5 Roman pounds. Cast copper disk, mounded obverse, thickening toward center, flat reverse, rough surfaces. Perfectly round and domed center. Earthen surface with green patination beneath. As cast..............................................................................................................4500 CIRCULAR AES RUDE; Italy, 8th-3rd BC, Haeberlin pl. 2.1. Circular aes rude, 15 cm, 1.60 kg, c. 5 Roman pounds. Cast copper disk, mounded obverse, thickening toward center, flat reverse, rough surfaces. Somewhat irregular shape. Earthen surface with green patination beneath. As cast..................3000 AES RUDE; Italy, 8th-3rd BC, Haeberlin-pl. 1. Aes rude, irregular cast lump of bronze with broken edges, 6-7 cm, c. 600 g. The earliest form of Italy’s heavy cast bronze money. Raised circular irregular shape. As cast.............500 AES RUDE; Italy, 8th-3rd BC, Haeberlin-pl. 1. Aes rude, irregular cast lump of bronze with broken edges, 5.0-6.5 cm, c. 300 g. The earliest form of Italy’s heavy cast bronze money. Rough irregular shape. As cast...........................300

376. AES RUDE; Italy, 8th-3rd BC, Haeberlin-pl. 1. Aes rude, irregular cast lump of bronze with broken edges, 4.5-7.0 cm, c. 250 g. The earliest form of Italy’s heavy cast bronze money. Rough irregular shape. As cast...........................300 WORLD COINS 377. ARGENTINA, PARANA PORT, 1904, MEDAL, NGC, MS60, BN; Argentina, Parana Port, 1904 Medal, NGC. MS60, BN, Medal commemorating the dredging and installation of lighted buoys on the rivers La Plata, Parana and Uruguay by Juan Gottuzzo. 52mm. .....................................................200 378. AUSTRIA, 1906, MEDAL, UNC; Austria, 1906 Medal, UNC, Karl Theodor, 1843-1908. Bronze Medal by Eisenmenger and Schwerdtner. Commemorating the Achievements of the Statistician and Economic Historian. Obv: Bust right. Rev: Athena standing slightly left, holding torch and revealing sphinx crouching behind to left; to right, owl standing slightly left upon tree. 60mm, 86.65g. Wurzbach 3816. .........................................150 379. BELGIUM, EXPO AT GHENT, 1913, MEDAL, UNC; Belgium, Expo at Ghent, 1913 Medal, UNC, Bronze medal commemorating the Universal Expo at Ghent. By G. Devreese. Dome shaped medal 72x70mm. Belgium with a craftsman and agricultural behind her, walk to meet the Three Graces/The Expo’s Center Dome in the background and two women basking in bounty. Really a stunning medal. ............................................................................200 381. CHINA, BIMETALLIC UNICORN SERIES, 1995, 25 YUAN, PROOF; China, 1995 25 Yuan, Proof, Bimetallic Unicorn Series. Fr-B107; KM-797; NPB-22a. Mintage: 2,000. A 1/4 Ounce Gold Core with 1/8 Ounce Silver Ring. A brilliant and attractive proof. ............................................1450 382. CZECHOSLOVAKIA, 1930, 1 DUCAT, AU/UNC; Czechoslovakia, 1930 1 Ducat, AU/UNC, Czechoslovakia First Republic (1918-1939). Fr-2, 3.49 g. Low mintage 11,338. Czech lion with Slovak shield, date below/ Duke Wenceslas half-length figure facing. Cleaned. .........................................3000 383. CZECHOSLOVAKIA, 1931, 1 DUCAT, UNC; Czechoslovakia, 1931 1 Ducat, UNC, Czechoslovakia First Republic (1918-1939). Fr-2, 3.49 g. Mintage 43,482. Czech lion with Slovak shield, date below/ Duke Wenceslas half-length figure facing. Scratch on reverse below shield. .....................1175 384. CZECHOSLOVAKIA, 1932, 1 DUCAT, UNC; Czechoslovakia, 1932 1 Ducat, UNC, Czechoslovakia First Republic (1918-1939). Fr-2, 3.49 g. Mintage 26,617. Czech lion with Slovak shield, date below/ Duke Wenceslas half-length figure facing. ..........................................................................1175 385. CZECHOSLOVAKIA, 1933, 1 DUCAT, UNC; Czechoslovakia, 1933 1 Ducat, UNC, Czechoslovakia First Republic (1918-1939). Fr-2, 3.49 g. Mintage 57,597. Czech lion with Slovak shield, date below/ Duke Wenceslas half-length figure facing. Scratch on left of duke. ....................................1175 386. CZECHOSLOVAKIA, 1934, 1 DUCAT, UNC; Czechoslovakia, 1934 1 Ducat, UNC, Czechoslovakia First Republic (1918-1939). Fr-2, 3.49 g. Low mintage 9,729. Czech lion with Slovak shield, date below/ Duke Wenceslas half-length figure facing. ..........................................................................4800 387. CZECHOSLOVAKIA, 1935, 1 DUCAT, UNC; Czechoslovakia, 1935 1 Ducat, UNC, Czechoslovakia First Republic (1918-1939). Fr-2, 3.49 g. Low mintage 13,178. Czech lion with Slovak shield, date below/ Duke Wenceslas half-length figure facing. Scratches on sides of duke. ..............................2500 388. CZECHOSLOVAKIA, 1936, 1 DUCAT, UNC; Czechoslovakia, 1936 1 Ducat, UNC, Czechoslovakia First Republic (1918-1939). Fr-2, 3.49 g. Low mintage 14,566. Czech lion with Slovak shield, date below/ Duke Wenceslas half-length figure facing. ..........................................................................2200 389. DENMARK, CHRISTIAN IX, 1863-1906, 1868, HC//RH, 2 RIGSDALER, AU; Denmark, Christian IX, 1863-1906, 1868 HC//RH, 2 Rigsdaler, AU, Christian IX, 1863-1906. KM# 772.1. ...............................600 390. FRANCE, CAROLINGIAN EMPIRE, ND, DENIER, VF; France, Carolingian Empire, ND Denier, VF, Charles le Chauve (the Bald). As Charles II, King of West Francia, 840-877. 19.8mm, 1.3g. Type A(a). Metullo (Melle) mint. CARLVS REX FR, cross/ METVLLO, Karolus monogram. Depeyrot 626; M&G 1063; MEC 1, 924-33. .............................................................125 391. FRANCE, CONQUEST OF ISTRIA, 1806, MEDAL, EF; France, 1806 Medal, EF, Napoléon I, 1804-1814. Bronze Medal, 36.2 g 40.5mm. Conquest of Istria. By Droz and Brenet. Denon, director. Dated 1806 (in Roman numerals). NAPOLEON EMP. ET ROI., laureate head right / TEMPLE D’AUGUSTE APOLA, tetrastyle temple of Augustus in Pula; in exergue, L’ISTRIE CONQUISE/ AN MDCCCVI. Bramsen 512. ............................200 392. FRANCE, RUSSIA AND PRUSSIA, 1814, MEDAL, UNC; France, Russia and Prussia, 1814 Medal, UNC, Visit of the sovereigns of Russia and Prussia, 1814, Bronze, 37.95g. 40.8mm. Minerva Britannia with Corinthian helmet decorated with a lion, d. J MUDIE D/VISIT OF THE SOVEREIGNS OF RUSSIA AND PRUSSIA Temple of Janus with doors closed as a sign of peace, on the front TEMPLVM JANI in the center, Neptune with trident, bow of an ancient ship with the double eagle of Russia; in exergue: JUNE VI MDCCCXIV, below, MUDIE D BARRE F. Bramsen 1474. Julius 3031. Essling 3009. BHM 854. Eimer 1050. Mudie 30. ......................................200 393. FRANCE, EUGENE DE BEAUHARNAIS, 1825, MEDAL, UNC; France, Eugene de Beauharnais, 1825 Medal, UNC, Posthumous Commemorative medal By Franz Xaver Lösch in honor of Eugene de

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Beauharnais, Viceroy of Italy and stepson of Napoleon I. He accompanied his stepfather’s rise firstly within the army of Italy then in the ranks of the imperial army. He covered himself with glory during the Battle of the Moskva, which was the high point of his career. After the fall of Napoleon, Eugene de Beauharnais retired to the court of the Wittelsbachs in Munich where he died in 1824. The inscription on the reverse “honor and fidelity” is exactly the epitaph engraved on his German grave. 36.26g Superb Br.1873. ..............200 FRANCE, NAPOLEONS REMAIN, 1840, MEDAL, UNC; France, Napoleons Remain, 1840 Medal, UNC, Return of Napoleons Remains to France by J.P. Montagny A rare Mule Br.1993/Br.1986 (em:Prow).Copper 53mm. Spectacular condition. Mature Napoleon bust right/impressive scene of the body of Napoleon returning to Paris. Les Invalides in the background. Napoleon takes flight in the sky upon the Eagle. .......................................350 FRANCE, EXPO AT PARIS, 1900, MEDAL, UNC; France, Expo at Paris, 1900 Medal, UNC, Universal Expo at Paris by O. Roty. Cherub giving a torch to Paris/the Grand Palais. Silvered bronze 36x51mm. Maier 104. .150 FRANCE, WOMAN WITH FLOWER, CIRCA 1900, MEDAL, UNC; France, Woman with Flower, circa 1900 Medal, UNC, Woman with flower by H. Dubois. Silver overlay bronze 52x60mm. Young woman with hair tied up being at one with nature. Lovely!. ..............................................................300 FRANCE, MIDI RAIL ROAD, CIRCA 1902, MEDAL, UNC; France, Midi Rail Road, circa 1902 Medal, UNC, 50th Anniversary Rail Road created in 1852. By L. Deschamps Silver 43x43mm. Cie des Ch-dF du Midi (CF du Midi), also known in English as the Midi or Southern Railway, was an early French railway company which operated a network of routes in the southwest of the country, chiefly in the area between its main line – which ran from Bordeaux, close to the Atlantic coast, to Sète on the Mediterranean – and the Pyrenees. .....................................................................................................220 FRANCE, TREATY OF VERSAILLES, 1919, MEDAL, UNC; France, Treaty of Versailles, 1919 Medal, UNC, Peace at the Treaty of Versailles by A. Mouroux. Bronze, 68mm. Archangel Uriel with torch and cornucopia sits atop of the world/Goddess Athena, handing over her weapon amongst the graves of the fallen. Bronze, 68mm. ...........................................................200 FRANCE, ART DECO, UNIFACE, CIRCA 1930, MEDAL, UNC; France, Art Deco, uniface, Circa 1930 Medal, UNC, Cupid Whispering. Woman resisting temptation (or NOT!). By M. Delannoy Bronze 50 mm with original box. ................................................................................................200 FRANCE, PARIS MINT MEDAL, 1977, MEDAL, UNC; France, Paris Mint Medal, 1977 Medal, UNC, Paris Mint product. Imitation of a Philip II, Macedonian Tetradrachm. Bronze, 41 mm. Mintage 3000. Laureate head of Zeus/Equestrian on horse to right. Really a neat gift for any collector of classical themes. .........................................................................................125 GERMAN STATES, KARL GOETZ, 1875-1950, 1921, MEDAL, UNC; German States, Karl Goetz, 1875-1950, 1921 Medal, UNC, Satirical Cast bronze medal on the Referendum on the annexation of Tyrol to the German Reich. Obv:German eagle lies helplessly on its back trying to remove with its beak the shackles which bind its feet. The inscription reads: “GANZ DEUTSCHLAND LAG IN SCHMACH UND SCHMERZ-MIT IHM SEIN LAND TIROL” (“All of Germany lay in disgrace and pain—so did her land, Tyrol!”). Rx: Two Italian soldiers tug at a huge arm holding a Tyrolian cap. Inscription, “ABSTIMMUNG AN’S REICH!” (“Vote the Reich”) and is dated 20 April 1921. The artist’s “K G” is beneath the right soldier. Kienast. 285. Bronze 60.0 mm 81.grams. The Tyrolians voted heavily in favor of Germany. Nevertheless, the German district of South-Tyrol was given to Italy. (The secret Treaty of London on April 26, 1915, played an important part in this action. .........................................................................................................350 GREAT BRITAIN, EDWARD III, 1327-1377, ND, GROAT, F/VF; Great Britain, Edward III, 1327-1377, ND Groat, F/VF, Fourth Coinage, Cross mm, 1551-1552. S-1565. 4.3g, 25.2mm. Scratches on portrait and severely clipped. Nice patina. ...................................................................................100 GREAT BRITAIN, HENRY VII, 1485-1509, ND, GROAT, VF; Great Britain, Henry VII, 1485-1509, ND Groat, VF, Facing Bust issue, class IIIa. Cinquefoil mm. Struck 1489-1493. Crowned facing bust with two jeweled arches/lis at cusps / Long cross; triple pellets in each quarter. North 1705a ; SCBC 2198. 2.4g, 24mm. Clipped. Scarce. ...............................................500 GREAT BRITAIN, HENRY VIII, 1509-1547, ND, GROAT, VF; Great Britain, Henry VIII, 1509-1547, ND Groat, VF, Profile issue. Pheon mm (1526-44). S-2258.3.0g, 28.9mm. Cracked flan. ........................................400 GREAT BRITAIN, HENRY VIII, 1509-1547, ND, GROAT, VF/EF; Great Britain, Henry VIII, 1509-1547, ND Groat, VF/EF, Lis mm. Third coinage, (1544-7). S-2369. 2.2g, 25.7mm. Planchet clip, handsome portrait. . ......................................................................................................................500 GREAT BRITAIN, HENRY VIII, 1509-1547, ND, HALFGROAT, VF; Great Britain, Henry VIII, 1509-1547, ND Halfgroat, VF, York. Voided Cross mm, (1514-1526). Second Coinage. 1.2g, 19.1mm. Porous surfaces and clip.. ......................................................................................................................200 GREAT BRITAIN, MARY, 1553-1558, ND, GROAT, VF; Great Britain, Mary, 1553-1558, ND Groat, VF, Pomegranate mm. S-2492. 1.9g, 23mm.

Cleaned and scratches. ................................................................................200 408. GREAT BRITAIN, EDWARD VI, 1547-1553, ND (1549), SHILLING, VF; Great Britain, Edward VI, 1547-1553, ND (1549) Shilling, VF, Edward VI, 1547-1553. “t” mm. S-2468. 5.1g, 29.7mm. Pourous surfaces and obv scratch. ........................................................................................................400 409. GREAT BRITAIN, ELIZABETH I, 1558-1603, ND, HALFGROAT, F; Great Britain, Elizabeth I, 1558-1603, ND Halfgroat, F, Sixth issue, (15821600) A mm. S-2579 1.0g, 17.1mm.. .........................................................150 410. GREAT BRITAIN, ELIZABETH I, 1558-1603, ND, SHILLING, F/ VF; Great Britain, Elizabeth I, 1558-1603, ND Shilling, F/VF, Second issue. Marlet mm, 1560-1561 S-2555. 5.6g, 31.2mm. Worn center, strong legends. slightly bent. ...............................................................................................250 411. GREAT BRITAIN, ELIZABETH I, 1558-1603, ND, SHILLING, VF; Great Britain, Elizabeth I, 1558-1603, ND Shilling, VF, Second issue. Crosslet mm, 1560-1561 S-2555. 6.1g, 30.7mm. Porous surfaces. Very sweet looking face. ............................................................................................................700 412. GREAT BRITAIN, JAMES I 1603-1625, ND, SHILLING, F/VF; Great Britain, James I 1603-1625, ND Shilling, F/VF, James I 1603-1625. Lis mm. S.2654. 4.8g, 28.8mm. Full flan, bold legends, weak center. .....................150 413. GREAT BRITAIN, SURRENDER OF NAPOLEON, 1820, MEDAL, UNC; Great Britain, Surrender of Napoleon, 1820 Medal, UNC, Surrender of Napoleon Bonaparte aboard the Bellerophon “1815” (1820). Mudie’s National Medals Series signed by Webb & Brenet. Bronze 36.7g, 40.7mm. BHM-884; Eimer-1078. Uniformed bust right; Reverse: The British man-of-war HMS Bellerophon left possessing a satirically large French eagle on the English flag of the ship, behind a second unveiled English sailing ship. Following Waterloo, Napoleon had plans to sail to America with his elder brother Joseph, but was blocked in the English Channel by the British ship Bellerophon. After initially trying to wait them out, he ultimately surrounded after a few days and was taken prisoner aboard the ship. ............................................................300 414. GREAT BRITAIN, DEATH MEDAL, 1727, MEDAL, EF; Great Britain, Death medal, 1727 Medal, EF, George I. 1714-1727. The ‘Kings and Queens of England’ series. By E. Thomason and J. Marrian (after J. Dassier). Struck circa 1830. Bronze Medal 41mm, 33.20 g. Eimer 1236. Royal bust right / Monument and biographical information. ..................................................100 415. ITALY, FAO, 1976, MEDAL, UNC; Italy, FAO, 1976 Medal, UNC, FAO medal, Ceres Rome by E. Calvelli Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture(Food and Agricultural Organization HQ is in Rome). Interesting sterling silver medal. Fiat Panis (become/make bread); people huddled around a table with wheat and a book, feeding themselves. 50mm. ........................80 416. SWEDEN, CARL XIV JOHAN, 1818-1844, 1834, CB, 1 RIKSDALER, EF; Sweden, Carl XIV Johan, 1818-1844, 1834 CB, 1 Riksdaler, EF, Carl XIV Johan, 1818-1844. Dav. 352, KM# 632. .............................................400 417. SWEDEN, KARL XV., 1859-1872., 1869, ST, 4 RIKSDALER RIKSMYNT, AU; Sweden, Karl XV., 1859-1872., 1869 ST, 4 Riksdaler Riksmynt, AU, Karl XV., 1859-1872. Dav. 356, KM# 711. Raised planchet flaw behind head on obv. ............................................................................300 ANTIQUITIES EGYPTIAN 418. EGYPTIAN WOODEN ROWER, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2133-1786 BC. Wooden funerary figure with polychrome over gesso. Peg holes at the shoulder area where the oarsman’s arms would have attached. H. 6 1/2” (16.5 cm), height with base, 7 3/4”........................................................................650 419. EGYPTIAN WOODEN BOAT ROWER, Middle Kingdom, ca. 21331786 BC. The figure of a crouched or seated rower, retaining some of its original polychrome pigment. Loss to leg area. Ex Colosseum Coin Exchange, Auction 19, lot 339, September 10, 1986. H. 3 3/4” (9.5 cm), height with base, 5”..................................................................................................................750 420. EGYPTIAN RARE FAIENCE OVERSEER OR REIS USHABTI, Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1085-715 BC. Blue course faience figure of an overseer ushabti. Depicted striding, left leg forward, holding a flail in his right hand and left hand to his side. He wears a belted kilt with a triangular apron and a short wig. Blue glaze with dark detailing. A relatively rare ushabti type. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. Buy or Bid Sale 142, Lot 411, March 2005. H. 2 5/8” (6.5 cm).........................................................................................................500 421. EGYPTIAN WOODEN MUMMY MASK, Late Period, ca. 715-330 BC. The facial panel of a sarcophagus with carefully carved features. Drilled for attachment, remains of gesso scattered across the surface. Ex Colosseum Coin Exchange, Inc., New Jersey, Auction No. 6, January 1985, lot 341. H. 8 5/8” W. 6 1/2” (22 cm x 16.5 cm) Height with base 10 1/2”..............................650 422. EGYPTIAN WOODEN FUNERARY HAND FROM SARCOPHAGUS, Late Period, ca. 715-330 BC. Carved wooden sarcophagus hand, held in a clenched position with extended thumb. Drilled areas for attachment. Ex Colosseum Coin Exchange, Auction 49, lot 329, June 1990. L. 6” W 4” (15.2 cm x 10.2 cm).........................................................425 423. EGYPTIAN WOODEN BA BIRD, Late Period, ca. 715-330 BC. The Babird carved of wood with painted decoration over gesso. Ex William Fagan, Mount Clemens, MI 1980’s. L. 3 1/2” (8.9 cm)...........................................450

424. EGYPTIAN BRONZE OSIRIS AMULET, Late Period, ca. 715-330 BC. Bronze amulet of Osiris holding crook and flail, wearing the atef crown with ureaus. Ex Colosseum Coin Exchange, Inc., New Jersey, Auction No. 5, December 1984, lot 355. H. 3” (7.6 cm). Height with base 4”...................325 425. ROMAN EGYPT BONE PANEL OF AN ACTOR, ca. 4th Century BC. The fragmentary rectangular bone panel carved in low relief with the mask of an actor. Ex Charles Ede Limited, Sale 175, December 2004. Acquired from the son of Elsa Mustaki, whose father exported the collection from Egypt in 1949. Mounted. L. 2 3/4” (7 cm)..................................................................800 426. COPTIC BONE FIGURE, ca. 5th-7th Century AD. A finely carved and deeply incised Coptic bone figure. The facial features large and exaggerated, the body with stylized arms and legs. Mounted 3 1/2” (8.9 cm)..............................................................................350 TERRACOTTA 427. ETRUSCAN TERRACOTTA BOAR, ca. 6th-5th Century BC. Robust body with raised hair ridge running down the back; the face modeled with sharply pointed snout. The boar originally stood foursquare on an integral plinth, now partially missing along with majority of right side of the body. Ex Colosseum Coin Exchange, Auction 31, lot 293, Late 1980’s. L. 6 1/2” (16.5 cm).......................................................................................475 428. GREEK TERRACOTTA GLADIATOR, ca. 5th Century BC. The male figure standing with left leg advanced, wearing a subligaculum and helmet, right hand holding a dagger. Said to have been found at Tarentum. Ex Colosseum Coin Exchange, February 1986. No restoration. H. 4” (10 cm)................................................................................................850 429. GREEK TERRACOTTA ROUNDEL WITH MEDUSA, ca. 400 BC. The roundel decorated with a gorgoneion, the head of Medusa. The gorgon sister is depicted as an attractive female with waving curls framing her face. Excavated from wall of temple in Tarentum. Intact with traces of original paint. Ex Colosseum Coin Exchange, Inc. New Jersey, February 1985, Auction No. 7, lot 295. Diameter 5 1/8”(13 cm), H. with base 7”....................................900 430. GREEK TANAGRA TERRACOTTA YOUTH, ca. 4th Century BC. The figure of a nude male with himation casually draped over his arm and around his body. He stands with his weight on his right leg, his left leg resting elegantly before him. Loss to left arm and both legs. H. 5 3/4” (14.6 cm).......................................................................................385 431. GREEK TERRACOTTA ZEUS HEAD ON INCENSE BURNER, ca. 4th Century BC. Fragmentary piece retaining the full face of the bearded god, Zeus. Mounted 5 1/4” (13.3 cm)..................................................................675 432. SYRIO-HITTITE (NORTHERN SYRIA) TERRACOTTA DOG INCENSE BURNER, ca. 2nd-1st Millennium BC. Terracotta figure of a small dog carrying an incense burner on its back. Colosseum Coin Exchange, Auction 7, List 29 lot 306, February 1985. H 3 1/2” L. 2 3/4” (9 cm x 7 cm)... ......................................................................................................................450 CERAMICS Lots 433-439 are of the Robert C. Hamer Collection. Mr. Hamer was in the US State Department and served in Jordan, Iran, and Turkey among other Near Eastern posts. He left Jordan in June 1955 and Turkey in June 1966 and never returned to either country. All artifacts purchased or found overseas were brought in to the USA prior to July 1966. 433. ANATOLIAN YORTAN JUG, Early Bronze Age II, ca. 2700 to 2400 BC. Twin handled pottery jar with wide mouth. The stout body with incised line design. Ex Collection of Robert C. Hamer, no. 114. Found: Anatolia. H. 9 1/2” (24.1 cm)...........................................................750 434. ANATOLIAN YORTAN BLACKWARE JUG, Early Bronze Age II, ca. 2700 to 2400 BC. Of black clay with spherical body and rounded base. The neck extending up and out to a deep flared rim. Single strap handle joining rim to the body. Punched decorative design around the upper body, heavy encrustation throughout. Ex Collection of Robert C. Hamer, no. 109. Found: Anatolia. H. 6” (15.2 cm).................................................................650 435. ANATOLIAN POTTERY VESSEL, Early Bronze Age II, ca. 2700 to 2400 BC. Carinated jug with single handle. Ex Collection of Robert C. Hamer, no. 112. Found: Anatolia. H. 4” (10 cm)......................................................300 436. ANATOLIAN BEAKED JUG, Early Bronze Age II, ca. 2700 to 2400 BC. Anatolian pottery spouted jug with conical body, rounded shoulder, beaked spout and arching handle. Ex Collection of Robert C. Hamer, no. 110. Found: Anatolia. H. 5” (12.7 cm).................................................................300 437. ANATOLIAN YORTAN BLACKWARE BEAKED JUG, Early Bronze Age II, ca. 2700 to 2400 BC. The spherical body decorated with waves of incised ribs, single strap handle joining rim to body. Encrustation throughout. Loss to the tip of the pouring spout as well as some minor areas on the lower body. Ex Collection of Robert C. Hamer, no. 113. Found: Anatolia. H. 6 1/2” (16.5 cm)...........................................................475 438. ANATOLIAN POTTERY JUG, ca. 1900-1500 BC. Buff pottery ware with

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The neck is tall and funnellike, the arched handle running from the outer neck to the shoulder. Laurel leaves and other decorative elements in added white. Rare type and with no restoration. H. 8 3/4” (22.2 cm)..................................................................1450 ATTIC RED FIGURE OINOCHOE, ca. 5th Century BC. Youthful right striding figure holding a thyrsos and possibly amphora. Ex-Collection of Leon Rodrigues-Ely (1924-1973), Marsaille, France. Archeologie-Art Islamique, Christie’s, Paris, 6 May 2015, lot 33. No restoration. H. 3” (8 cm)..................................................................................................725 APULIAN CUP, ca. 4th Century BC. Two handled drinking cup with red geometric pattern. Ex German Collection; Hollywood Collection prior to Malter Galleries, Encino, CA, 27 June 2010, lot 125. H. 4 3/8” (11 cm) .........................................................................................750 SOUTH ITALIAN GNATHIAN WARE TREFOIL OINOCHOE, ca. 340-330 BC. The small pitcher with trefoil lip, the neck and shoulder with multi-color banding design, a vine and tendril motif below. H. 4 5/8” (11.7 cm)................................................................................................................650 ROMAN VESSEL WITH SEA ENCRUSTATION, ca. 1st-2nd Century AD. Ex Collection of Robert C. Hamer, no. 507. Mr. Hamer was in the US State Department and served in Jordan, Iran, and Turkey among other Near Eastern posts. He left Jordan in June 1955 and Turkey in June 1966 and never returned to either country. All artifacts purchased or found overseas were brought in to the USA prior to July 1966. Found: Turkey. H. 7” (17.8 cm)....................................................................350 OIL LAMPS ROMAN OIL LAMP WITH EROS, ca. 1st Century AD. On the discus, the winged Eros wearing boots and a cape and cap, just back from hunting, as indicated by the animal he carries. Double voluted founded nozzle. Maker’s mark on the bottom reading “LMVNSVC.” BBS 119 lot 706. L. 3 5/8” (9.2 cm).........................................................................................750 ROMAN OIL LAMP WITH SKYPHOS, ca. 50-200 AD. Round tipped nozzle with flat top, smooth unadorned shoulder distinguished from the discus by a double groove, ribbed ring handle. On the discus, a skyphos. The underside carries the stamped name of the potter, CIVNDRAC. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. BBS 140, 27 October 2004, lot 621. L. 4 3/8” W. 2 7/8” (11 cm x 7.3 cm)...........................................................275 ROMAN TERRACOTTA OIL LAMP WITH GRIFFIN, ca. 100-300 AD. Rounded tip and flat top nozzle set off by two semi-circles at junction, solid ribbed handle. Series of three concentric raised rings decorate the shoulder, with short incised radiating lines evenly spaced throughout. On the discus, a winged griffin flying left. Original wick still intact. The slightly recessed round base has both and outer and inner molding and bears a faint potter’s mark. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. BBS 137, 31 March 2004, lot 660. L. 5 1/4” (13.3 cm) ..............................................................................................625 ROMAN TERRACOTTA OIL LAMP, ISIS AND SERAPIS, ca. 1st Century AD. Moldmade with deep basin, the shoulder with double ovolos, two wavy side-lugs. The disc with Isis and Serapis. L. 3 7/8” W. 3 3/4” (9.8 cm x 9.5 cm)..........................................................950 ROMAN OIL LAMP, ca. 1st-2nd Century AD. Mold made, ring handle, originally with two grooves. Shoulder with a row of double ovolos. The discus with a young man and horse. Workshop mark three vertical palm branches hanging from a horizontal line. 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Red ware oil lamp with decorative design on the discus. Laurel wreath design on the shoulder. L. 5 5/8” W. 3 5/8” (14.3 cm x 9.2 cm)................................................................450 458. ROMAN NORTH AFRICAN OIL LAMP WITH HOUND, ca. 5th Century AD. Running hound on the discus. Alternating concentric triangle, leaf and foliate design on the shoulder. Repair to the nozzle. L. 5 1/2” W. 3 1/4” (14 cm x 8.3 cm)...................................................................................650 459. ROMAN BRONZE OIL LAMP, ca. 1st Century AD. Bronze oil lamp with ribbon handle, the ornamental feature broken off. Twin nozzles and raised circular ridge bordering center filling hole. L. 3 1/4” W. 2 1/8” (8.3 cm x 5.4 cm)................................................................................................................275 460. ROMAN BRONZE OIL LAMP, ca. 1st Century AD. Bronze oil lamp with ornamental ribbon handle with fishtail feature on top. Angular nozzle with air hole at the base. L. 4 3/4” W. 2 3/4” (12 cm x 7 cm)...................................400 461. ROMAN BRONZE OIL LAMP, ca. 2nd Century AD. Smaller oil lamp with recessed discus, the shoulder marked by two incised lines. Short rounded nozzle. Deep olive green patina with some encrustation. L. 2 3/4” (7 cm)............................................................................................450 462. LATE ROMAN, EARLY BYZANTINE BRONZE OIL LAMP, ca. 5th-7th Century AD. Bronze lamp, hinged lid covering the filling-hole. Ornamental leaf handle. Concave discus shaped nozzle. L. 5 3/4” W. 2 3/4” (14.6 cm x 7 cm)...........................................................950 BRONZES 463. LURISTAN BRONZE SHIELD BOSS, ca. 1000 BC. The shield boss, or umbo, decorated with six rosettes each consisting of a series of raised dots. Central raised dome with single punch. Colosseum Coin Exchange, Auction 21, lot 439, December 1986. D. 5 1/2” (14 cm)...........................................950 464. VILLANOVAN BRONZE ARMOR HOOK, ca. 800 BC. Hammered bronze sheet with perforated edge, the hook well-modeled in the form of a man. Elaborately incised. Ex Colosseum Coin Exchange, Inc., New Jersey, Auction No. 9, May 1985, lot 361. H. 4 5/8” (11.7 cm), Height with base, 6 5/8”..............................................425 465. ETRUSCAN BRONZE APHRODITE AND MEDUSA MIRROR HANDLE, ca. 5th-4th Century BC. The flattened mirror handle is elegantly shaped with a round end and a flaring top to receive the mirror. The end is engraved with the fierce image of Medusa, her hair flowing and tongue out. This was a very popular protective image in the classical world. Above the Medusa face stands a beautiful woman, likely the Etruscan Aphrodite or Venus. Modeled in archaic profile, she stands in a flowing robe with a band around her hair. A nice example of rare Etruscan artwork. L. 8” (20.3 cm)...........................................................................................2250 466. ETRUSCAN BRONZE HERCULES, ca. 5th Century BC. The mythical hero depicted nude in dynamic pose with right arm raised and left leg advancing. Draped across his left arm was the skin of the Nemean lion. Ex Colosseum Coil Exchange, Inc., New Jersey, Auction No. 18, June 1986, lot 351. H. 4” (10 cm), Height with base, 5”................................................400 467. ROMAN BRONZE MINERVA, ca. 1st-2nd Century AD. The goddess wears a long belted chiton, aegis with gorgoneion medallion on her chest, her hair center-parted under her high crested helmet. Right arm missing above the elbow. Ex Colosseum Coin Exchange Auction 9, lot 365, May 1985. H. 2 1/2” (6.4 cm), mounted 4 1/4”.....................................................................................950 468. ROMAN BRONZE OF MERCURY, ca. 1st-2nd Century AD. The god nude with exception of the chlamys draped over his left shoulder. He holds a money bag in his left hand. Ex HJB 40th Buy or Bid Sale, lot 363, December 10, 1985. Mounted 4 3/4” (12.1 cm)............................................................300 469. ROMAN BRONZE LION HEAD HANDLE, ca. 1st-3rd Century AD. Circular high-relief applique in the form of a lion’s face, the ring handle missing from the lion’s mouth. Ex Colosseum Coin Exchange, Auction 6, lot 353, April 1986. H. 3” W 2 5/8” (7.6 cm x 6.7 cm), Mounted 5”................750 470. ROMAN SET OF THREE BRONZE KEY RINGS, ca. 2nd-3rd AD. Lot of three bronze rings with heavy keys projecting laterally from the shank. Ex Chicago collection, 1990’s. Approximate L. 1 1/4” (3.2 cm).................425 FIBULAE 471. GREEK BRONZE PHRYGIAN FIBULA, ca. 8th-7th Century BC. A stylized human hand forms the clasp of the pin. Ex Classical Numismatic

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L. 2 1/4” (57 mm)...................850 ROMAN ROMANO-BRITISH LANGTON DOWN FIBULA, ca. 2550 AD. Flat bow, longitudinally grooved with alternately higher and lower strips, the spring cylindrically sleeved. Smooth, dark green patina. Intact. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Inc., Sale 50, 23 June, 1999, part of Group Lot 1998 Hattatt-39. L. 2 5/16” (59 mm).....................................................................475 ROMAN ENAMELED TRUMPET FIBULA, ca. 1st-2nd Century AD. Trumpet brooch with silver inlaid bow. Similar to Richard Hattatt’s Iron Age Roman Brooches, #450, 1985. Ex Tom Cederlind 1990’s. L. 2 1/4” (57 mm)...........................................................600 ROMAN BRONZE S-SHAPED TRUMPET FIBULA, ca. 2nd-3rd Century AD. The body a closed S shape with ends terminating in trumpet-like form. Intact. Ex Chicago collection, 1990’s. L. 1 1/2” (38 mm)..................275 ROMAN BRONZE AND ENAMEL UMBONATE BROOCH, ca. 2nd3rd Century AD. Cruciform bronze plate brooch with tiered rounded central section, enameled disc to the apex, as well as four additional radiating discs. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Inc., Sale 50, 23 June, 1999, part of Group Lot 1998. L. 1” (25 mm)..............................................................................675 ROMAN ENAMELED BRONZE AND SILVER PLATE BROOCH, ca. 1st Century AD. The disk brooch with star-like design flaring from a central raised knob. Radiating lugs on the rim. Pin and catch plate intact. Ex Chicago collection, 1990’s Hattatt-1017. Dia. 1 1/4” (31 mm)...............................................................325 ROMAN BRONZE CROSSBOW FIBULA, ca. 4th Century AD. Decorated catch-plate and onion-shaped knob terminals. Deep olive patina. Ex Chicago collection, 1990’s. L. 3 3/8” (86 mm).......................................325 SCULPTURE HELLENISTIC MARBLE APHRODITE WITH GOLDEN APPLE, ca. 1st Century BC- 1st Century AD. The goddess Aphrodite holding an apple in her left hand, himation fastened at the right shoulder and draped beneath her left breast. The fabric clings to her torso and drapes gracefully behind her. The Judgement of Paris was one of the events that led up to the Trojan War. When Eris, goddess of strife, wasn’t invited to the wedding banquet of Peleus and Thetis, the spiteful goddess tossed a golden apple into the crowd, with the words “to the fairest” written on it. The resulting contest between the three most beautiful goddesses of Olympos- Aphrodite, Hera and Athena- was to be judged by the mortal Trojan, Paris. He chose Aphrodite, swayed by her promise to bestow upon him Helene, the most beautiful woman, for wife. The subsequent abduction of Helen of Sparta and the Greeks’ expedition to retrieve her from Paris in Troy is the mythological basis of the Trojan War. H. 10 3/4” (27.3 cm)........................................................................................6500 ROMAN MARBLE OF FEMALE IN TEMPLE, ca. 2nd-3rd Century AD. Central standing figure framed by naiskos. Mounted. Ex Collection of Robert C. Hamer. Mr. Hamer was in the US State Department and served in Jordan, Iran, and Turkey among other Near Eastern posts. He left Jordan in June 1955 and Turkey in June 1966 and never returned to either country. All artifacts purchased or found overseas were brought in to the USA prior to July 1966. With Mount H. 8” (20.3 cm)........................................................................450 WEAPONS NEAR EASTERN BRONZE DUCK-BILL AXE HEAD, ca. 1950-1750 BC. From the time of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Bronze fenestrated socketed axe with two pierced ovular openings and and prominent central ridge. Lord McAlpine Collection 17.13; Harenby Museum Tel Aviv (49562); AmericanIsrael Culture House Exhibit No.8; Alex G. Malloy Weapons Catalog 1993, No. 36. L. 3 3/8” H. 1 1/2” (8.6 cm x 3.8 cm) H. with base 4 5/8”.............350 LURISTAN BRONZE DOUBLE EDGED AXE, ca. 1000 BC. Double axe head with central socket and shaft. Thick patina of varied greens and blue. Ex Colosseum Coin Exchange, Inc., New Jersey, Auction No. 17, lot 355. L. 4” (10.2 cm), Height with base, 4 1/4”.........................................................400 CELTIC IRON SPEAR HEAD, La Tene Culture, ca. 300 BC-200 AD. An iron spear head from a warrior’s grave. The metal stable and strong despite irregular edge and some perforation. Slight central rib. Origin Germany. Ex Ancient & Oriental, Ltd., May 2001. L. 17 1/2”........................................1250 ROMAN BRONZE SPIKE, ca. 1st Century AD. With squared profile. Ex

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Colosseum Coin Exchange, Inc., New Jersey, Auction No. 21, lot 463. L. 11” (28 cm), the piece stands 12 3/8” high with base..............................800 487. MEDIEVAL BRONZE AND IRON DAGGER, ca. 15th Century AD. An interesting single edged iron dagger with straight back and long curved edge, the iron blade is fitted into the bronze handle with knobbed pommel. L. 10 1/2” (26.7 cm).............................................................................................1000 MISCELLANEOUS GOLD 488. NEAR EASTERN ANCIENT HEBREW GOLD LAMELLA SCROLL PRAYER, Early first millennium, ca. 2nd-6th Centuries. This is a beautiful and very rare example of a lamella or metal scroll, which was carried by the ancient Hebrews and early Christians as a protective amulet. Such diminutive scrolls are usually very fragmentary and overwhelmingly rendered in baser metals like copper or silver. The present example both is fully intact and inscribed on a thick sheet of solid gold weight just sort of one tenth of an once. The writing itself on lamellae is highly abbreviated with stylized symbols derived from Hebrew, Aramaic, Syriac and sometimes even Greek. While often not translatable, it is thought that the script is symbolic shorthand for larger biblical prayers. Crush marks, but fully intact. Extremely rare in gold. L. 2 1/4” by H. 1 1/2” (5.7 cm x 3.8 cm) & 3.06 grams of gold.... ....................................................................................................................2500 ASIAN ART 489. CHINESE HAN POTTERY HORSE AND RIDER, ca. 2nd Century AD. The classic Han type of Chinese horse rears back with its rider, one hoof in the air and its head pulled back. The piece retains extensive traces of its white slip pigment base with splotches of green and orange over the reddish pottery. It has traces of earthen encrustation and several restorations to the feet and rider. H. 12” L. 9 3/4” (30.5 cm x 24.8 cm).........................................................1250 490. CHINESE NORTHERN WEI GREY POTTERY BULL, ca. 4th-5th Century AD. The bull is nicely modeled and stands foursquare with sharp arching horns. Extensive remains of the original white slip along with earthen deposits. The piece rests on a square base. Tip of tail missing otherwise in perfect condition. Ex Private Australian collection; Griffin Ancient Art Gallery Florida, 2007. L. 10 1/2” H. 7 1/2” (26.7 cm x 19 cm).................3250 491. CHINESE TANG SANCAI GLAZED CAMEL, ca. 8th Century AD. The classic central Asian Bactrian camel stands foursquare with its head coiled back. A bulging pack has large grotesque faces on each side and hangs down below both humps. The piece is has the famous Tang sancai or three color glaze in amber, green and straw with the body in brown or amber glaze, the hump cover in straw or white glaze and the pack with the grotesque face in green glaze. Tang rulers came from Western China and were famous for their larger stallion-like horses and long legged, durable camels. The camels were important pack animals on the long Silk Road that connected East to West. H. 11 3/4” L. 9 1/2” (29.8 cm x 24 cm)...........................................................2250 492. THAI “U-THONG” BRONZE BUDDHA HEAD, ca. 16th Century AD. This is a very rare earlier type of Thai Buddha head, of the so-called U-thong B type, which is an earlier Ayuthia style. The face is serene and pleasing with its original gilt piercing through its earthen and green patina. Thai Buddhist styles begin very dependent on Indian Gupta styles in the north and Khmer (Lopburi) styles in the non-peninsular south when much of central Thailand was a vassal of the Khmer empire. In the 14th century Ayuthia styles begin very Khmer in the “U-thong” sequence with thicker Mon-Khmer facial features, dotted hair instead of snail curls, and lotus bud finials on the ushnisha instead of later flame finial. Later by the 15th to 16th centuries, like this present example, Thai Buddhist sculpture start to show the influence of the uniquely Thai Sukhothai styles. H. 5 1/2” (14 cm)......................................400 493. JAPANESE EDO WOODEN HEAD OF A BODHISATTVA, ca. 17th18th Century AD. A beautifully modeled head of a Japansese Bodhisattva or, in Japanese, Bosatsu. This Bodhisattva is likely Kannon (Japanese) or Avalokiteshvara (Sanskrit). The piece is superbly modeled in Hinoki or cypress wood and has areas of splicing repair which is typical of the period, it also retains traces of its original lacquer coating. The head is carved as an insert which is typical of larger pieces from temples of the Edo Period. A rare example of a larger period Japanese wooden sculptural piece. A beautiful piece. H. 13 1/2” (34 cm), 21” with base...................................................2500 494. INDIAN INDIAN BRONZE BENGAL KRISHNA AND RADHA MATCHED PAIR, ca. 17th-18th Century AD. This is rare larger matched pair of the Hindu god Krishna and his consort Radha. The pieces are sculpted in an earlier style from Bengal with delicate engraving. Most available sculpture from Bengal dates from the late 18th to early 20th centuries and has less ornamentation than the present pair. Relative to better known Indian styles from the south, eastern Indian styles generally have less ornamentation and a sleek almost modern appearance. The pieces are cast in a yellowish copper alloy tending to brass (copper and zinc) with the smooth satin finish and softened edges that only comes from years of devotional wear. H. 12 1/2” W. 4 1/2” (31.8 cm x 11.4 cm)....................................................................2250 495. INDIAN BRONZE DIPALAKSHMI, ca. 18th-19th Century AD. This is the iconic form of Indian oil lamp, with the voluptuous Hindu goddess Lakshmi holding the teardrop shaped oil basin. Lakshmi is the consort of

Vishnu and the goddess of wealth and prosperity. H. 8 1/2” (21.6 cm).......350 496. JAPANESE LARGE LATE EDO BRONZE CRANE ON TURTLE, Early 19th Century AD. The crane stands on the back of the turtle, each animal with delicately engraved features. In Chinese and Japanese mythology, both animals represent longevity in lifespan and love. Cranes pair for life and were said to live a thousand years and the turtle to live ten thousand years. Thus the combined symbols became popular gifts to new and old couples - newlyweds and grandparents alike. Such pieces came in pairs and held candle basins. Sometimes they flanked family alters. The present example is very large and heavy and dates from the late Edo period. H. 23 1/4” L. 12 1/2” W. 7 1/4” (59 cm x 31.8 x 18.4 cm)....................................................................................800 497. INDIAN WHITE MARBLE SEATED JAIN, Late 19th Century AD. This is a seated Jain Tirthankara rendered in sleek white marble from northeastern India, likely Bengal. Jainism developed about the same time as Buddhism. Like Buddhism it was reaction to the Brahmanic monopoly on Indian spirituality. Neither the Buddha nor the Mahavira, founder of Jainism, belonged to the priestly Brahman caste. Jainism represents a less radical break from the theological tenants of orthodox Hinduism than Buddhism. In addition to renouncing caste, Buddhism renounced the very idea or identity of a soul and rejected the practice of harsh bodily asceticism. Rejecting caste like Buddhism, however, Jainism represented a more radical intensification of traditional Hindu asceticism of the Buddha’s and the Mahavira’s day. This made Jainism less congenial to adherents than either traditional Hinduism or the new Buddhism which spread widely in India and elsewhere. A Jain Tirthankara or conqueror represents more the traditional Hindu yogi or the popular image of the Hindu ascetic. Utterly devoted to the union of the particular soul with the absolute and universal soul, a Tirthankara is a profound renouncer of the needs of the body - food and clothes included, and a harmer of no life whatsoever. Very good overall condition. 14 1/2” W. 11 1/4” (36.8 cm x 28.6 cm)............................................................................2200 498. JAPANESE MEIJI BRONZE STUDY OF A LOTUS POD, ca. 1900 AD. This is a superb example of highly realistic Japanese bronze studio casting from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. The piece is a study of a lotus seed pod. The lotus pod forms the base of Buddhist sculptural figures and the lotus seed sprouting from the muddy pond was famously evoked by the Buddha as the metaphor of enlightenment in an ignorant unenlightened world. The piece is signed. L. 3 3/4” H. 2 1/2” (9.5 cm x 6.4 cm)...............450 AMERICAN 499. AMERICAN TEXAS REVOLUTION POWDER HORN, Early 19th Century. Typically made from animal horn and polished to a near translucent shine, the powder horn was a convenient waterproof option for a personal gunpowder container. L. 12” (30.5 cm)........................................................350

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