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GOLD UNCERTAIN MINT IN IONIA; c. 600-550 BC, EL Hecte, 2.53g. SNG von Aulock-1777. Obv: Raised swastika pattern. Rx: Quadripartite incuse square. Mint State........................................................................................................................800 SICILY, SYRACUSE; 60 Litrae, 4.28g. SNG ANS-549. Obv: Head of Apollo l. Rx: Biga r., triskeles below. Near Mint State......................................................6500 TITUS AS CAESAR; 70-79 AD, Rome, 77-8 AD, Aureus, 7.30g. BM-223; C-64 (50 Fr.); Calicó-738a; RIC-954 (C); Paris-199, pl. XXXIII (same dies). Obv: T CAESAR IMP - VESPASIANVS Head laureate r. Rx: COS VI in exergue, Roma seated r. on oval shields, l. foot drawn back and set on helmet, r. hand in lap, l. holding transverse spear; before her, Wolf and Twins; eagles flying behind and in front of her. The reverse is copied from the anonymous Republican denarius of c. 115 BC, Crawford 287/1, pl. XL. Hairlines on obverse field. aEF....................11000 COMMODUS; 177-192 AD, Rome, 182 AD, Aureus, 7.14g. BM-91, Calicó-2364 (same rev. die), C-965 corr. (Paris, 130 Fr.), RIC-40. Obv: M ANTONINVS COMMODVS AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: VIRTVS AVG TR P VII IMP IIII around, COS III P P in exergue, Virtus seated l. holding Victory and vertical spear with point downwards. Mint State.............................................................8000 VALENTINIAN II; 375-392 AD, Milan or Aquileia, c. 380-2 AD, Solidus, 4.40g. RIC-5e or 8a; Depeyrot-p. 186, pl. 16, 1/2 (58 spec.); Sear-20185. Obv: D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: VICTOR - IA AVGG Two emperors of equal size seated facing, both nimbate and with robe covering both legs, together holding globe between them; above the globe, the upper part of a Victory with outspread wings; between them below, a palm branch; in exergue COM. Mint State..................................................................2000 Exquisite JUSTIN I AND JUSTINIAN I; Constantinople, Solidus, 4.48g. Berk-41, MIB2c, DO-3. Obv: Justin and Justinian seated facing on throne each holding globus in l. hand with cross between. Rx: Angel standing facing, holding long cross with r. hand and globus cruciger in l.; star in r. field. There are numerous coins of this important issue. Over the decades this is the finest example we have ever handled. Even the faces of the emperors are perfectly struck. FDC................................................13750 JUSTIN II; 565-578 AD. Constantinople, Solidus, 4.52g. Berk-60, MIB-4, Sear-345. Obv: D N I - VSTI - NVS PP AVI Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, unbearded, holding globe surmounted by Victory, and shield. Rx: VICTORI - A AVGGG Θ (officina 9) Constantinopolis seated facing, head r., holding spear and globe surmounted by cross; in exergue CONOB. Mint State...............................900 HERACLIUS; 610-641 AD. Constantinople, c. 632-641 AD, Solidus, 4.44g. MIB45, Sear-764, Berk-126 var. Obv: Heraclius standing facing, flanked by Heraclius Constantine and Heraclonas. Rx: VICTORIA - AVGU H (officina 8) Cross potent on three steps, monogram in l. field, A in r. field, CONOB beneath. EF...................635 CONSTANTINE IV; Solidus, 4.43g. MIB-8, Berk-171. Obv: Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly r., holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif. Rx: Cross potent set upon three steps; crowned and draped

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figures of Heraclius and Tiberius standing facing, each holding globus cruciger. Brilliant surfaces. FDC...........................................................................................985 CONSTANTINE VII FOR ROMANUS I AND CHRISTOPHER; 913-959 AD. Constantinople, c. 921-931 AD, Solidus, 4.38g. Berk-276, DO-7, Sear-1745. Obv: +IhS XPS REX - REGnAnTIUM* Nimbate Christ enthroned facing raising r. hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in l. hand. Rx: ROmAn’ET XPISTO[FO’AUGG b’] Crowned, facing busts of Romanus I and Christopher, holding between them long patriarchal cross. aEF...............................................875 Fourrée Gold Plated ROMANUS III; 1028-1034 AD. Constantinople, Fourrée Stamenon Nomisma (gold plated), 3.75g. Berk-295, Sear-1819. Obv: +IhS XIS REX - REGNANTIhm Christ seated facing on square-backed throne, wearing nimbus 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; double border. This is an imitation of the period and is extremely interesting. aEF.... ...............................................................................................................................175 GREEK SILVER ETRURIA, POPULONIA; 3rd Century BC, 20 As, 7.74g. Vecchi EC Series 38 (O1). Obv: Facing head of Metus, mouth open and tongue protruding, X X below. Rx: Blank. gVF...................................................................................................1500 CAMPANIA, NEAPOLIS; c. 411-350 BC, Hemidrachm, 1.57g. Grose-3076-3077, pl. 112, 9-10; SNG Cop-228; Klein-156; SNG ANS-430. Obv: Head of a gorgon facing, tongue outstretched. Rx: Laureate head of Aphrodite r., with her rolled up into a bun at the back. Ex Berk 171, 27 October 2010, lot 64. Toned gVF..........300 Fourrée CAMPANIA, NEAPOLIS; c. 320-300 BC, Fourrée Stater, 6.07g. SNG ANS-317. Obv.: Head of Nymph r., grapes behind. Rx.: Man-headed bull walking r., head front, being crowned by Victory. VF.....................................................................350 CALABRIA, TARENTUM; c. 425-415 BC, Nomos, 8.21g. Fischer-Bossert-271 (V125/R204), Vlasto-238 (same dies). Obv: Taras, nude, extending r. hand and holding shield in l., riding dolphin l.; traces of scallop shell below. Rx: Taras, as Oikistes, his torso bare, wearing himation from his waist, seated l. on stool, holding scepter in extended r. hand and supporting himself with his l. Very rare; only one example on Coin Archives. Purchased from Münzen und Medaillen AG, Basel. Unevenly struck as usual for issue. Some iridescent toning. aEF..........................775 CALABRIA, TARENTUM; c. 302-281 BC, Stater, 7.72g. Vlasto-673, HN Italy-960. Obv: Youth on horseback r. crowning horse; ΣA behind, ΦIΛI/APXOΣ in two lines below. Rx: ΤΑΡΑΣ Taras astride dolphin l., holding bunch of grapes, AΓA below. The reading of the legends apart from TAPAΣ is uncertain because of die wear. EF...........................................................................................................485 CALABRIA, TARENTUM; 281-272 BC, Stater, 6.24g. Vlasto-803, SNG ANS1142, HN Italy-1014. Obv: Naked horseman r., crowning himself, ZΩ behind him, ZAΛO and Ionic capital below. Rx: Taras on dolphin l. holding akrostolion and

distaff, TAPAΣ below, AN in r. field. aEF.........................................................475 18. CALABRIA, TARENTUM; 272-235 BC, Stater, 6.43g. Vlasto-837, pl. XXVII. Obv: Naked rider l., crowning horse; ΣΥ above, ΛΥΚΙ / ΝΟΣ below in two lines. Rx: Taras on dolphin l., brandishing trident; owl behind. Some iridescent toning. Mint State.............................................................................685 19. CALABRIA, TARENTUM; 272-235 BC, Stater, 6.44g. Vlasto-884. Obv: Boy rider on stationary horse r. Rx: Taras on dolphin l., brandishing trident and holding tripod; bucranium behind. Dark toning. Mint State.............................600 20. CALABRIA, TARENTUM; 302-281 BC, Drachm, 3.20g. Vlasto-1077. Obv: Head of Athena l., wearing crested helmet. Rx: Owl standing facing. gVF...400 21. CALABRIA, TARENTUM; 380-334 BC, Diobol, 0.89g. Vlasto-1323. Obv: Head of Athena r. wearing crested helmet, on which Scylla. Rx: Herakles kneeling r. grappling with lion, owl perched on lion’s back. VG....................135 22. CALABRIA, TARENTUM; c. 302-228 BC, Hemiobol, 0.27g. Vlasto-1789. Obv: Shell. Rx: Two crescents. aVF................................................................175 23. LUCANIA, METAPONTUM; c. 330-290 BC, Nomos, 7.75g. Johnston, Metapontum-Class C, 7.5. Obv: Wreathed head of Demeter l. Rx: Barley ear with leaf to l., Artemis-Hekate carrying long torch above leaf, ΛY below leaf. Obverse off center. Mint State...........................................................................300 24. BRUTTIUM, CROTON; c. 440-420 BC, Stater, 7.72g. SNG ANS-338, HN Italy-2143. Obv: Eagle standing r. on Ionic capital adorned with olive branch. Rx: Tripod; QPOT to r., grain ear to l., E in exergue. Ex Gasvoda Collection. Ex Inumis 30, 2015. gVF.....................................................................................1650 25. SICILY, KATANE; c. 450-410 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.20g. SNG ANS-1253. Obv: Charioteer driving quadriga r.; Nike flying l. above. Rx: Laureate head of Apollo. Bold Fine.............................................................................................500 26. SICILY, SYRACUSE; c. 480-470 BC, Hemilitron, 0.46g. Boehringer-362-70. Obv: Head of Arethusa r. Rx: Wheel with 4 spokes. Some porosity. VF..........250 27. SICILY, SICULO-PUNIC; 345/338-320/315 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.95g. Jenkins-99 (O33/R90). Obv: Head of Tanit-Persephone r., wearing wreath of grain leaves, triple-pendant earring and necklace; thymiaterion before. Rx: Horse advancing l., date palm in background; Nike flying r. above caduceus, to crown horse with wreath; Near Mint State...............................................................2500 28. PANGAEAN DISTRICT, NEAPOLIS; 500-480 BC, Obol, 1.00g. SNG ANS-423. Obv: Facing gorgoneion with protruding tongue. Rx: Quadripartite incuse square. Ex Berk 195, 29 October 2015, lot 84. VF...............................175 29. PANGAEAN DISTRICT, NEAPOLIS; 500-480 BC, Obol, 0.79g. SNG ANS-423. Obv: Facing gorgoneion with protruding tongue. Rx: Quadripartite incuse square. Ex Berk 195, 29 October 2015, lot 85. EF...............................250 30. PANGAEAN DISTRICT, NEAPOLIS; Late 5th-4th cent. BC, Hemidrachm, 1.79g. SNG ANS-436. Obv: Gorgoneion. Rx: Young female head r. Some areas of flat striking. VF.............................................................................................145 31. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; 336-323 BC. ‘Amphipolis’, c. 323-320 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.17g. Price-108. Obv: Head of Herakles r. in lionskin headdress. Rx: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡoΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ running continuously from 9 to 5 o’clock, Zeus enthroned l. holding eagle and scepter, cornucopia in l. field. Unusual continuous and curving arrangement of the reverse legend Scratch between eagle’s chest and Hercules’ head. Magnificent, lifelike portrait of Alexander. EF / gVF.......................................................................1500 32. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; Babylon, c. 317-311 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.11g. Price-3655. Obv: Head of Herakles r. wearing lionskin headdress. Rx: AΛEΞANΔPOY Zeus seated l. holding eagle and scepter, monogram above strut, M below, wreath in l. field. gVF................................600 33. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; 336-323 BC. Babylon, c. 317-305 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.72g. Price-pp. 473-6. Obv: Head of young Herakles r. wearing lionskin headdress. Rx: BAΣΙΛ[ΕΩΣ] - AΛEΞANΔ[PoY] Zeus seated l. holding eagle and scepter, in l. field MTP monogram within wreath, issue mark under throne (Price lists twelve possibilities) is illegible. Fine.....350 34. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; Magnesia, c. 319-305 BC, Drachm, 4.10g. Price-1955. Obv: Head of Herakles r. in lionskin headdress. Rx: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus enthroned l.; torch in l. field, monogram under throne. gVF....................................................................................................................375 Unpublished Obol 35. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; 336-323 BC, Obol, 0.68g. Unpublished variety of Price-3476, ΣI under throne instead of in l. field. Obv: Head of Herakles, wearing lionskin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l.; under throne ΣI. An obol for this issue is extremely rare, and this one is even unpublished. The obverse is beautifully and sharply struck. Something most collectors of Alexander will not have, especially in this condition. Reverse somewhat off center. EF...........................................................................................................400 36. THRACE, ABDERA; ca. 336-311 BC. Diophantos, magistrate, Tetradrachm, 9.98g. May-539. Obv: ABΔH PITEΩN, Griffin r., raising forepaw. Rx: EΠI ΔIO ΦANTOY, Laureate head of Apollo r. Mint State..........................................3850 Earliest Named Portrait 37. ODRYSIAN KINGDOM, METOCUS; c. 405-391 BC, Diobol, 1.40g. Traitépl. CCCXXX.12; U. Peter, Münzen thrakischer Dynasten, 1997, p. 91. Obv: MHT - OKO in small letters, Bearded portrait of King Metocus r. Rx: King’s name MHTO - KO repeated in large letterss around double ax, with handle of ax doubling as letter T. This portrait of Metocus is a remarkable coin. Signed with the king’s name on both obverse and reverse and bearing his exceptional portrait. This is one of the earliest issues dating probably 405-403 BC. Later

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issues became much clumsier and lighter in weight, missing the king’s name on the obverse which is why the common later issues do not list it as a named portrait. This early issue is extremely rare. Mint State...................................6000 DANUBIAN DISTRICT, APOLLONIA PONTICA; Later 5th-4th cent. BC, Drachm, 2.85g. SNG BM-160. Obv: Anchor upright with flukes at top; below flukes, crayfish on r. and A on l. Rx: Facing head of Medusa. aEF.......225 DANUBIAN DISTRICT, ISTRUS; 4th cent. BC, Drachm, 4.66g. SNG BM247. Obv: Two facing male heads, l. head inverted. Rx: IΣTPIH above, Sea eagle l. with dolphin in talons, below AΠ monogram. gVF......................................325 DANUBIAN DISTRICT, ISTRUS; 4th century BC, 1/4 Drachm, 0.84g. SNG Winterthur-1082, Cf. SNG BM-253-5 for drachms with this monogram. Obv: Two facing male heads, r. head inverted. Rx: IΣΤPΙH Sea-eagle standing l. on dolphin l., which it attacks with its beak; below dolphin, monogram. Scarce fractional denomination. EF.............................................................................250 PAEONIA, PATRAOS; 335-315 BC. Tetradrachm, 12.71g. Sear-1520. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo r. Rx: [ΠATPA]OY Horseman r. spearing fallen enemy. From the Paeonian Hoard sold by Sotheby in 1969-1971. Near Mint State....950 PAEONIA, PATRAOS; 340-315 BC, Tetradrachm, 12.74g. Sotheby, Paeonian Hoard-454. Obv: Head of Apollo r. Rx: Horseman spearing fallen enemy. Near Mint State..........................................................................................................675 ILLYRIA, DYRRHACHIUM; c. 200-30 BC, Drachm, 3.30g. BM-86 var (obv. magistrate). Obv: Cow suckling calf, magistrate’s name KTHTOΣ and wreath above, tripod to r. Rx: Double floral pattern, ΔYP and magistrate’s name ΚΛΕΙΤΟΡΙΟΥ around. Unusual decorative obverse. VF.................................150 Extremely Rare Obol THESSALY, LARISSA; ca. 356-342 BC, Obol, 0.82g. BCD-328, HGC-507. Obv: Head of Larissa facing slightly to l., wearing ampyx, pendant earring and necklace. Rev. [Λ]ΑΡΙΣ-[ΑΙΩΝ] Horse grazing r. aEF / VF...........................400 THESSALY, THESSALIAN LEAGUE; Mid-late 2nd cent. BC, Double Victoriatus, 6.17g. BCD-856.5 (same dies), Grose-4880 (same reverse die). Obv: Head of Zeus r., MHTPOΔΩPOY behind. Rx: Athena advancing r., Π-ΙΣ across field. EF............................................................................................................400 Starr Group III ATTICA, ATHENS; 465-460 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.21g. Starr-Group III, similar to Starr 100. Obv: Head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r., head front; olive twig with two leaves and crescent moon beneath; ethnic in r. field. This coin was cataloged as Group IV, but is actually a much rarer Group III. Group IV and V are extremely common. Group III is one of the very rarest, with less than 15 coins recorded. The owl, rather than looking like a large owl, looks somewhat like a charming owlet. Good EF / Near Mint State.......................................6000 ATTICA, ATHENS; c. 440 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.18g. 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. A few contact marks on reverse. Mint State.. ........................................................................................................................1600 ATTICA, ATHENS; c. 440 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.09g. 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. EF..........................................................1200 ATTICA, ATHENS; c. 435 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.23g. 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.............................................1700 ATTICA, ATHENS; c. 435 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. Mint State.............................................1700 ATTICA, ATHENS; c. 435 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. Mint State.............................................1600 Money of Necessity ATTICA, ATHENS, PLATED TETRADRACHM, MONEY OF NECESSITY; c. 406-393 BC, Tetradrachm, 12.44g. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r., head front, crescent and olive twig with two leaves behind, ΑΘΕ in r. field. Aristophanes in his comedy The Frogs was apparently referring to these plated tetradrachms when he lamented that Athens used to produce pure gold and silver coins, but now had to make do with “shoddy coppers minted only yesterday”. These are the famous coins issued after a loss to Athenian forces before 406. The Athena statue was stripped of its silver and all coins were used for the war. Plated copper coins were used as money that were exchanged when the forces of Athens regained their power. Fine / VF............850 ATTICA, ATHENS; 406-393 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.19g. Obv: Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet. Rx: Owl standing r. with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before. EF..............................................................275 Symbol Filleted Thyrsus: 144/3 BC ATTICA, ATHENS, NEW STYLE; Two Monograms/Filleted Thyrsus, c. 144/3 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.53g. Thompson-171, new rev. variant for issue. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r. on amphora, head front; ethnic and monograms l. and r., filleted thyrsus in r. field, Θ on amphora, ΕΥ below; all within olive wreath. Not in Thompson with this combination of month Θ=9 on amphora and third magistrate EY below. Ex Berk 180, 16 August 2012, lot 320. Probably struck with a slightly warped obverse die. VF...................................685 Asyut Group II ATTICA, AEGINA; c. 530-510 BC, Stater, 12.18g. Asyut-425 (Group II). Obv: Smooth-shelled sea turtle. Rx: Union Jack incuse square. This is one of the

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first early Aegina issues, coming just after group I. Very few of these coins exist and virtually none in this quality. Mint State................................................12500 Early Group III ATTICA, AEGINA; c. 510-490 BC, Stater, 12.22g. Asyut early Group III, similar to 438. ANS Museum Notes 33, 1988, 120 (this coin). Obv: Sea Turtle with smooth shell with dotted center. Rx: Incuse with four sunken segments. This stater is struck in ultra-high relief, perfectly centered, with a flawless head of the sea turtle sharply evident. This is one of the finest examples of this early period recorded, with the high relief of this coin almost never recorded. EF............7750 Superb Land Tortoise AEGINA, LAND TORTOISE; 404-340 BC, Stater, 12.34g. Sear-2603, Milbank-Pl. II #12. Of the early land turtles, this is one of the finest we have handled. It is flawlessly centered, showing not only the head, but all four legs and tail. This issue is usually missing something, especially the head. This coin is a prize for anyone collecting Aegina staters. Beautifully toned. Mint State......5750 CORINTHIA, CORINTH; c. 405-345 BC, Stater, 8.43g. Calciati-342. Obv: Pegasus walking l. with curled wings. Rx: Helmeted head of Athena l., dolphin above, Σ behind. Reverse with flat striking. VF................................................450 CORINTHIA, CORINTH; c. 345-307 BC, Stater, 8.45g. Calciati-428. Obv: Pegasus flying l. Rx: Helmeted head of Athena l., chimera behind. Obverse flatly struck. Some blue toning. VF / EF....................................................................500 EUBOEA, CHALCIS; c. 338-308 BC, Drachm, 3.75g. BM-50. Obv: Head of the nymph Chalkis r., wearing earring, hair rolled. Rx: Eagle flying r., holding serpent in beak and talons; ΛΑΧ and trophy below. Iridescent blue toning. Wonderful example. EF...................................................................................1000 ELIS, OLYMPIA; c. mid 250s-210, Drachm, 4.83g. Seltman-pl. VIII, 34; BCD-246 (same obverse die). Obv: Eagle flying r., holding hare in talons and tearing it with his beak. Rx: Winged thunderbolt, F-A at sides. gVF............1500 TAURIC CHERSONESUS, PANTICAPAEUM; c. 90-79 BC, Didrachm, 8.50g. MacDonald-168. Obv: Head of Dionysus r. wearing ivy wreath. Rx: Ivy wreath with knot and bunch of grapes at top, ΠANTI / KAΠAI / TΩN in three lines within wreath, IΔP monogram above. From the Philip Ashton Collection. aEF....................................................................................................................600 PAPHLAGONIA, SINOPE; c. 425-410 BC, Drachm, 5.93g. SNG von Aulock-6837, SNG BM-, SNG Lockett-2754. Obv: Eagle head l. Rx: Quadripartite square incuse, two alternate compartments filled. In one sunken compartment, K. Ex Freeman & Sear MBS 13, 25 August 2006, lot 170. Struck in high relief. Beautifully centered. This is a superb example of this scarce coin. Choice EF........................................................................................................6000 BITHYNIA, CALCHEDON; c. 387-340 BC, Drachm, 3.79g. SNG BM-100108. Obv: Bull standing l. on wheat ear; uncertain control before. Rx: Four-part granulated incuse square. gVF.........................................................................225 MYSIA, PARIUM; c. 4th cent. BC, Hemidrachm, 2.03g. SNG BN 1368-1370. Obv: ΠΑ ΡΙ Bull standing l., head turned back to r.; below, star. Rev. Gorgoneion facing and surrounded by snakes. aEF.............................................................265 MYSIA, PARIUM; 4th cent. BC, Hemidrachm, 2.42g. SNG Paris-1364. Obv: Gorgoneion. Rx: Bull standing l., Π Α above, PI and branch between legs. aEF.. ..........................................................................................................................200 MYSIA, PARIUM; 4th century BC, Hemidrachm, 2.40g. SNG von Aulock-7426, SNG Paris-. Obv: Gorgoneion. Rx: Bull standing l., Π Α above, PI and ivy leaf between legs. VF / EF..................................................................200 CILICIA, TARSUS, MAZAIOS; 361-334 BC, Stater, 10.93g. SNG Paris-332. Obv: Baal of Tarsus enthroned l., head facing, holding eagle, wheat ear and bunch of grapes in r. hand, scepter in l.; behind, Aramaic legend. Rx: Lion l. on the back of bull kneeling l. which it attacks with teeth and claws; above, Aramaic legend. Toned. Mint State.................................................................................950 PERGAMUM, EUMENES I, PORTRAIT OF PHILETAIROS; 263-241 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.88g. Westermark-Group II, V.1. Obv: Head of Philetairos r., wearing laurel wreath entwined with diadem. Rx: ΦIΛETAIPOY downwards on r., Athena wearing crested helmet seated l. on throne ornamented with lion’s foot and bearing letter A; her outstretched r. hand resting on shield ornamented with gorgoneion, her l. arm resting on sphinx and holding transverse spear; ivy leaf below her r. arm, bow to r. of inscription. Portrait in high relief. EF / VF......2250 PERGAMUM, EUMENES I; 263-241 AD. Pergamon mint. Struck c. 255241 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.73g. SNG von Aulock-1355. Obv: Laureate head of Philetairos r. Rx: Athena seated l., resting elbow on small sphinx, holding shield and transverse spear; monogram on throne, ivy leaf to inner l., ΦIΛETAIΡOY and bow to r. aVF / Fine ..................................................................................575 LESBOS, UNCERTAIN MINT; c. 480 BC, 1/12 Stater, 0.71g. BM-42, SNG Aulock-7715. Obv: Head of African r. Rx: Quadripartite incuse square. About Fine....................................................................................................................550 IONIA, EPHESUS; 137-134 BC, Cistophoric Tetradrachm, 12.65g. KleinerSeries-38. Obv: Half-open cista mystica from which serpent emerges l., all within ivy wreath. Rx: Bow-case between two serpents with tails entwined; to l., EΦE; at top, Artemis facing, holding torches; to r., cock standing r. EF...................350 MYSIA, PERGAMUM; c. 85-76 BC, Cistophoric Tetradrachm, 12.42g. Kleiner-41. Obv: Serpent emerging from cista mystica, all within ivy wreath. Rx: Two serpents entwined around bow case; to r. of serpents, serpent-entwined Asklepian staff; above, MH and monogram. EF..............................................500 CARIA, RHODES; Artemon, magistrate, c. 170-150 BC, Hemidrachm, 1.35g. HGC-1462, Jenkins-1989, BMC-294, Pozzi-2716. Obv: Radiate head of Helios

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Obv: Two wrestlers confronted, grasping each other by the arms; between them, AΛ. Rx: ΣEΛΓEΩN Slinger, wearing short chiton, advancing r., about to discharge his sling; in r. field, triskeles and club. Not in most older collections with AΛ between the wrestlers, but a number of such coins have emerged in CoinArchives Pro since c. 2000. Wonderful example of this coin. Struck in high relief on a broad flan. Exceptional quality for this issue. Mint State.................................................................................................................1500 SYRIA, ALEXANDER I; 150-145 BC. Antioch, Controls of Years 164-5 = 149/8-148/7 BC, Drachm, 4.10g. SC-1785.5i. Obv: Diademed head of Alexander I r. Rx: [ΒΑ]ΣΙΛΕΩ[Σ] / ΑΛΕΧΑΝΔΡoΥ in two lines on r., ΘΕΟΠ - ΑΤΟΡΟΣ / ΕΥΕΡ - ΓΕΤΟΥ in two lines on l., Apollo seated l. on omphalos, testing arrow and resting hand on grounded bow; AP monogram outer l., HΓ monogram in exergue. Mint State..........................................................................................375 SYRIA, ALEXANDER I, 152-145 BC; 150-145 BC. Antioch, year 163 = 150/149 BC, Drachm, 4.24g. SC-1785.3a. Obv: Diademed head of Alexander I. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΧΑΝΔΡΟΥ in two lines on r., ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΕΥΕΡΠΕΤΟΥ in two lines on l., Apollo seated l. on omphalos, testing arrow and resting hand on grounded bow; cornucopia and monogram in outer l. field, date ΓΞΡ in exergue. Mint State..............................................................................385 SYRIA, DEMETRIUS II; 129-126/5 BC. Antioch, 129-8 BC, Tetradrachm, 15.70g. SC-2166.2a. Obv: Diademed, bearded head of king r., fillet border. Rx: ΒΑΣIΛEΩΣ / ΔHMHTPIoY on r., ΘEoY / NIKAToPoΣ on l., Zeus seated l. on throne, holding Nike facing l. and scepter; Ξ in l. field, Δ under throne. Fine.385 PHOENICIA, ARADUS; Early 4th cent. BC, 400-338 BC, Persian Standard Series B, Stater, 10.62g. BMC-18, Plate 1.12. Obv: Head of marine deity r. Rev: Galley r.; below, waves. Obverse in high relief. VG/Fine. ..............................450 PHOENICIA, ARADUS; Year 109 = 161/0 BC, Drachm, 4.08g. BM-157. Obv: Bee; [Θ]Ρ (date, reading uncertain) to l., Σ backwards to r. Rx: Stag standing r. before palm tree. EF.........................................................................................675 SIDON, TIME OF BAÀLŠILLEM I-BA’ANA HALF SHEKEL; c. 425401 BC, Half Shekel, 9.88g. Betlyon, ANSMN 21-8; BM-10. Obv: War galley before fortified wall of city; beneath, two leaping lions back to back. Rx: King about to slay lion whose mane he grasps. Test cut on reverse at 12:00, otherwise. VF......................................................................................................................650 PHOENICIA, SIDON, ÀBDÀŠTART (STRATON) I. 365-352 BC; c. Regnal year II, 364-363 BC. 1/32 Shekel, 0.42g. BMC-3, HGC-246. Obv: Phoenician galley l.; one wave below, regnal year II above. Rx: Persian king or hero in kneeling-running stance r., holding spear in r. hand, bow in l.; all within incuse square. VF.............................................................................................250 ELYMAIS, KAMNASKIRES III AND QUEEN ANZAZE; c. 82/1-73/2 BC, Tetradrachm, 15.90g. Sunrise-470, Alram-454. Obv: Jugate busts of king and queen l. Rx: Zeus seated l. Flatly struck in areas. aEF / VF.......................850 PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY I, AS SATRAP 323-305/4 BC; Tetradrachm, 15.68g. CPE-70. Svoronos-164. Obv: Head of Alexander the Great r., with horn of Ammon, clad in elephant’s skin and aegis. Rx: Athena Alkidemos advancing r., brandishing spear and holding shield; monogram, helmet and eagle on thunderbolt in r. field. Blue iridescence. Countermark in reverse field. Mint State.................................................................................................................1500 Delta Signature PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY I,; c. 305-283 BC, Tetradrachm, 14.36g. CPE168. Svoronos-265. Obv: Diademed head of Ptolemy I. Rx: Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt, P over monogram in l. field. Magnificent portrait struck in high relief. Obverse with some blue and gold toning. Mint State...........................2950 Cyprus Mint PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY V, 205-180 BC; Arados or uncertain mint in Cyprus, year 82 = 181/0 BC, Tetradrachm, 14.27g. SNG Cop-544; Svoronos-1103; Mørkholm, Ptolemaic-81. Obv: Diademed head of Ptolemy I r. Rx: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ - ΣΩΤΗΡΟ[Σ] Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt; in exergue, date ΠB. Highly unusual, seemingly realistic portrait. Soft iridescent toning. Mint State........................................................................................................1650 PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY VIII, 145-116 BC; Tetradrachm Year 49 = 122/21 BC, 14.02g. SNG Cop-330. Obv: Diademed head of Ptolemy I r. Rx: Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt, LMΘ in l. field. Some light surface corrosion on face, otherwise extremely sharp. Mint State.....................................................400 PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY VI, 180-145 BC; Aradus(?), Year 113 = 147/6 BC, Didrachm, 7.02g. Svoronos-1221. Obv: Diademed head of Ptolemy I r., wearing aegis. Rx: Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt; PI Γ (date) across field. Ex Frank Kovacs Mail Bid 10, 18 May 1990, lot 220. Mint State........................600 UNCERTAIN PTOLEMAIC KING; Uncertain Mint, Cyprus, c. late 2nd

cent. BC, Didrachm, 5.87g. SNG Cop-637, Svoronos-1789. Obv: Bust of young Dionysus r., wreathed with ivy, thyrsus over shoulder. Rx: ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt, wings open. From the Philip Ashton Collection. VF......................................................................................685 92. CYRENAICA, CYRENE; 308-277 BC, Didrachm, 7.42g. BM-238. Obv: Head of Zeus Karneios l. Rx: Silphium; in field above, monogram to l. and star to r.; below, KY - PA across field. gVF................................................................600 GREEK BRONZE 93. APULIA, AZETIUM; c. 300-275 BC, AE Obol, 7.41g. SNG ANS-651, SNG Cop-617. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: AZETINΩN Owl standing r., head front, on top of Ionic column, olive branch to r. Ex Triton VIII, 11 January 2005, lot 23 Ex Triton V, 15 January 2002, David Freeman Collection of Greek Bronze Coins, lot 35. aEF / EF..............................................................................................1000 94. APULIA, RUBI; AE 14, Apulia, Rubi, c. 300-225 BC, 2.92g. HN-817, SNG ANS-727. Obv: Head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r., head facing. Rare city. Ex Berk 159, 3 June 2008, lot 424; ex John Twente Animal Collection; ex Malloy Mail Bid Sale, December 1988. VF.................................................................250 95. APULIA, TEATE; c. 225-200 BC, Triens, 11.07g. ANS SNG-754. Obv: Head of Hercules r. wearing lionskin headdress. Rx: TIATI Lion walking r., club and crescent above, four pellets in exergue. Ex Triton VIII, 11 January 2005, lot 24 Ex Triton V, 15 January 2002, David Freeman Collection of Greek Bronze Coins, lot 44 Ex Sternberg XX, 20 April 1988, lot 44. Extremely sharp, wonderful surfaces. Dark green patination. Choice EF...................................................................1500 96. BRUTTIUM, CROTON; 4th cent. BC, AE 12-14, 2.20g. SNG ANS-440. Obv: Head of Heracles r. wearing lionskin headdress. Rx: Eagle standing r., head l., KPO to l. Rare issue. EF...................................................................................500 97. BRUTTIUM, RHEGIUM; 270-203 BC, AE 22, 7.42g. Grose-1909, pl. 60.21; SNG ANS-725. Obv: Head of Artemis r., wearing stephane; bow and quiver at shoulder. Rx: Lion walking r., PHΓI above, [NΩN] in exergue. Ex Berk 141, 5 January 2005, lot 443; ex Moretti Collection; ex Tom Virzi Collection-425. VF.. ..........................................................................................................................375 98. CALABRIA, BRUNDISIUM; Shortly after 245 BC, Sextans, 19.64g. SNG ANS-779, HN Italy-737. Obv: Laureate head of Poseidon r. Victory and [trident] behind, Rx: BRVN Naked youth holding Victory and lyre on dolphin l. Two pellets as mark of value on both sides. Choice VF..........................................700 99. CALABRIA, BRUNDISIUM; c. 212-200 BC, Semuncia, 3.58g. BM-64. Obv: Laureate head of Poseidon r., trident behind. Rx: Naked youth holding Nike and lyre on dolphin l., star behind. Very scarce variety. EF....................................250 Exceptional 100. SICILY, AKRAGAS; 510-406 BC, Tetras, 10.19g. Westermark-828 (dies O16/R26), SNG ANS-1037. Obv: Eagle, with wings raised and head lowered, standing r. on dead hare; crab behind, AKPA upwards by eagle’s head. Rx: Crab; below, three pellets indicating value, and crayfish l Ex Paul H. Gerry Collection, Triton XII, 6 January 2012, lot 63 Ex Coin Galleries, 21 April 2004, lot 170. Issues of Akragas are rarely as sharp as this coin with extremely wonderful surfaces. EF.......................................2000 Exquisite 101. SICILY, AKRAGAS; c. 425-406 BC, Hexas, 8.20g. SNG ANS-1051. Obv: Eagle with spread wings standing r. on fish, AK - PA across field. Rx: Crab, two pellets and fish below. Ex Stacks, 11 January 2010, lot 21. This coin is so sharp that if it were not for the fish on the reverse being slightly off center, it would be one of the first bronze coins we could grade FDC. Nearly FDC....................1500 102. SICILY, AKRAGAS; 400-380 BC, Hemilitron, 17.47g. SNG ANS-1097, SNG Cop-93. Obv: [AKPAΓAΣ] Horned and diademed head of young river god l. Rx: Eagle, wings closed, standing l. on Ionic capital, looking back; to l., crab; to r., six pellets. This exact specimen not in Rizzo, but it is better than any of the examples he illustrates. Ex Coin Galleries, Mail/Internet Bid Sale, March 2009, lot 20. gVF....................................................................................................................675 Virzi 667 - This coin 103. SICILY, AKRAGAS; 338-287 BC, AE Litra, 5.66g. HGC-164 (this coin ill.); Virzi-667 (this coin). Obv: AKPA - ΓA Laureate head of Zeus l. Rx: Eagle, with wings raised and head lowered, standing l. on dead hare; I below wings. Ex David Freedman Collection, Triton V, 15 January 2002, lot 134 Ex Tom Virzi Collection, Leu 6, 8 May 1973, lot 75. This is yet another wonderful coin of Akragas. Rather late in the series, but utterly wonderful and impossible to match. Mint State..................................2000 104. SICILY, AKRAGAS; Tyrant Phintias, 287-279 BC, AE 19.5, c. 282-279 BC, 5.20g. Calciati-117, HGC-170, SNG ANS-1119. Obv: Head of Akragas l., wreathed with reeds. Rx: Boar charging l., BAΣIΛE[o]Σ above, ΦINTI[A] in exergue. Ex the Emilio Favorito Collection, CNG 78, 14 May 2008, lot 28. EF.. ..........................................................................................................................400 105. SICILY, CAMARINA; c. 420-405 BC, Tetras, 3.46g. SNG ANS-1289, Calciati-34, Westermark & Jenkins 200. Obv: Head of Athena l. 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Mint State...................................................................300 SICILY, HIMERA; c. 450-420 BC, Hemilitron, 20.81g. Calciati-24. Obv: Gorgon head facing, with protruding tongue. Rx: Six pellets in two rows of three. Ex Pegasi 11, lot 82. aVF.................................................................................350 SICILY, HIMERA; 420-408 BC, AE 15-16, 4.35g. BM-54, Calciati-35, Sear1110. Obv: Head of nymph l., six pellets before. Rx: Six pellets within laurel wreath. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Spartan Numismatics, June 2004. EF...................................................................................................165 SICILY, HIMERA; c. 420-407 BC, Reduced Hemilitron, 1.50g. Calciati-36, BM-55. Obv: Head of nymph facing slightly l. Rx: Crawfish l., six pellets above, IME below. Ex CNG 73, 13 September 2006, lot 62. Ex David Herman Collection. This coin rarely comes this sharp. Normally something is off center or something is weak. The shrimp is so sharp, you might be able to have it for lunch. Dark green toning. Mint State......................................................................... 1100 SICILY, THE MAMERTINOI; c. 288-278 BC, 9.70g. Calciati-2, SNG ANS401. Obv: Head of Ares r., spear-head behind. Rx: Eagle l. on thunderbolt. Ex CNG 61, 25 September 2002, lot 129. Ex David Freedman Collection. Wonderful head of Ares. Mint State..................................................................................1000 SICILY, PANORMUS; c. 336-330 BC, AE 13, 2.24g. Calciati-12, Lindgren-503. Obv: Laureate, unbearded male head l. Rx: Forepart of horse r., dolphin below. Ex CNG 78, 14 May 2008, lot 57. Head has some areas of weak striking. Near Mint State...................................................................................225 SICILY, SYRACUSE; After 409 BC, Litra, 7.42g. Calciati-45, BM-292, SNG Cop-721. Obv: Head of Athena l., dolphins before and behind. Rx: Hippocamp flying l. with bridles. VF / aEF.........................................................................215 SICILY, SYRACUSE, TIMOLEON; c. 344-336 BC, Litra, 29.27g. BM-287, Sear-1189. Obv: ΣYPA, head of Athena left in crested Corinthian helmet. Rx: Starfish or 8-pointed star between two swimming dolphins. EF...................1000 SICILY, AGATHOKLES; 317-289 BC, Hemilitron, 5.86g. Calciati-114. Obv: Head of young Herakles l. Rx: Bull butting l., club above. Ex CNG 78, 14 May 2008, lot 82. Ex CNA XVI, 16 August 1991, lot 285. VF...............................350 SICILY, HIERON II; 275-215 BC, Struck circa 230-218/5 BC, AE 27, 16.85. Calciati-195. Obv: Diademed head of king l. Rx: IEPΩNOΣ in exergue, Helmeted horseman r. holding spear, Σ below horse’s forelegs. EF..............1250 SICILY, HIERON II; 275-215 BC, Struck c. 230-218/5 BC, AE 28, CNS-195 R1 35, HGC-2, 1548. Obv: Diademed head of king l. Rx: IEΩNOΣ in exergue, Helmeted horseman r. holding spear, Φ below horse’s forelegs. Planchet defect on reverse at 7 o’clock. Sharp portrait. Some areas of flat striking on hair of king. aEF....................................................................................................................450 ISLANDS OFF SICILY, PANORMUS; 4th-3rd cent. BC. AE 11, 5.60g. Calciati-5, SNG Morcom-933. Obv: Crab with Punic letter. Rx: Crab with Punic letter. VF...........................................................................................................285 ZEUGITANIA, CARTHAGE; Sardinian Mint, c. 300-264 BC, AE 19, 4.97g. SNG Copenhagen-154 (same rev. die). Obv: Wreathed head of Tanit l. Rx: Head of horse r. Unusually nice image of Tanit. EF...................................................350 NUMIDIA, MASINISSA AND SUCCESSORS; 208-148 BC and later, AE 25, 12.20g. SNG Cop-var. (no pellet). Obv: Bust of king l. Rx: Horse running l. Exquisitely sharp portrait of Nubian king. EF................................................500 NUMIDIA, JUBA I; 60-46 BC, AE 24, 20.81g. SNG Cop-530, Mazard-90. Obv: Horned head of Zeus Ammon r. Rx: Elephant standing r; Neo-Punic legend in two lines above. While this coin is somewhat worn, the elephant is far sharper than normal making it a highly desirable coin. Fine / gFine...........................300 JUBA II, AS HONORARY DUOVIR OF CARTHAGO NOVA; AE 19, 7.72g. RPC-169, SNG Cop-493. Obv: Apex, securis, aspergillum, and simpulum. Rx: Crown of Isis. VF......................................................................................300 MACEDONIA UNDER PHILIP V; 221-179 BC, AE 22-23, 9.36g. AMNG39 (8 spec.). Obv: Head of Poseidon r. wearing taenia, no legend. Rx: Club with handle to l. within oak wreath; above club, monogram HP and MAKE; below club, ΔONΩN. aEF..........................................................................................225 DANUBIAN DISTRICT, OLBIA; c. 400-350 BC, AE 35, 16.27g. SNG BM396ff, SNG Stancomb-346. Obv: Gorgoneion. Rx: Eagle standing l. on dolphin. EF / VF..............................................................................................................750 MYSIA, LAMPSACUS; 4th-3rd cent. BC, AE 11, 1.04g. SNG Paris BN-1225. Obv: Head of female r. Rx: Forepart of Pegasus r. Fine / gVF........................250 IONIA, ERYTHRAE; 3rd cent. BC, AE 17, 3.31g. BM-114. Obv: Head of Herakles r. Rx: Magistrate’s name. VF............................................................150 Living Homer IONIA, SMYRNA; c. 115-105 BC, AE 17, 7.36g. Milne-256. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo r. Rx: Homer seated l. holding scroll, between mint name and magistrates’ names Alschrion and Diogenos. Smyrna claimed to be the birthplace

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of Homer. The facial features of the image of Homer are so unusually sharp for this coin that Homer appears alive. EF.............................................................400 LYDIA, NACRASA, QUASI-AUTONOMOUS, BUST OF SENATE; Nacrasa, Lydia, 2nd cent. AD, AE 22-24, 5.05g. Cf. BM-1-3. Obv: ΘΕΟΝ CYNKΛH[TON] Draped bust of Senate r. Rx: NAKPA - CEIT[Ω]N Cult statue of Ephesian Artemis facing, between two stags. Bold Fine............................. 110 LYDIA, PHILADELPHEIA; 2nd-1st cent. BC, Magistrate Hermippos, Priest, AE 17, 5.24g. BM-16, SNG Aulock-3057, Sear-4720 (with photo). Obv: ΦIΛAΔEΛΦEΩ[N] Head of young Dionysus r., wreathed with ivy. Rx: Pantheress walking l., looking back, slanting thyrsus in background; APXIEPEVΣ around, EPMIΠΠo[Σ] in exergue. aEF.........................................................................300 LYDIA, TRIPOLIS, QUASI-AUTONOMOUS, BUST OF ATHENA; Tripolis, Lydia, c. 138-192 AD, AE 18, 4.60g. Kurth-8 (same dies). Obv: Helmeted bust of Athena l., wearing aegis; no legend. Rx: TPIΠOΛ - EITΩ - N Zeus Lydios standing l. holding eagle and scepter. Beautiful image of Athena. Minor flat striking on reverse. EF.....................................................................350 QUASI-AUTONOMOUS; Hieropolis, Phrygia, 2nd cent. AD, AE 25, 10.35g. Num. Chron. 1913, pl. III, 51 (Bologna, same dies); BMC-38, pl. XXIX.12 (same obv. die). Obv: IEPAΠO[ΛEI] - TΩN Head of young Dionysus r. wearing ivy wreath. Rx: Rape of Persephone by Hades, with billowing chlamys and scepter, in quadriga of galloping horses r.; no legend. “In Phrygia we only find the rape of Persephone at Hierapolis. Its frequent occurrence as a coin-type here. .is explained by the shrine of Charon in the centre of the old town, in which the cult of Kybele also was localized, and to which the town owes its origin” (L. Weber, Num. Chron. 1913, p. 145) . VF.......................................................................800 COMMAGENE, QUEEN IOTAPE; Commagene, Iotape, Queen of Antiochus IV (38-72 AD), AE 28, bevelled edge, 12.34g. Butcher p. 456, no. 2; cf. RPC-3853 (6 spec.) and Sear-5514. Obv: BACIΛICA IΩT - A - ΠH ΦIΛAΔEΛ Diademed, draped bust of Iotape r. Rx: KOMMA - ΓHNΩN to r. and l. of scorpion, all within wreath. RPC-3853, probably under the influence of RPC-3865, mistakenly doubles the final C in BACIΛICA, and adds ΦOC at the end of ΦIΛAΔEΛ. Good Fine..........................................................................400 GALATIA, AMYNTAS; 36-25 BC, AE 26-27, 13.68g. RPC-3505. Obv: Head of Hercules r. with club over shoulder; behind, [EC] (off flan). Rx: Lion walking r., B for “King” above, monogram for “Amyntas” in exergue. VF.................275 BACTRIA, APOLLODOTOS II SOTER PHILOPATOR MEGAS; c. 8065 BC, Unit, 1.97g. Bopearachchi-19a, SNG ANS-1604-12. Obv: Zebu standing r. Rx: Tripod. gVF............................................................................................200 JUDAEA, MATTATAYAH ANTIGONUS; 40-37 BCE, 8 Prutot, 14.53g. Hendin-1162. Obv: Paleo-Hebrew “Mattatayah the High Priest and Council of the Jews” around and between double cornucopia. Rx: Greek inscription “of King [Antigonus]” around ivy wreath tied with ribbons. VF..........................175 JUDAEA, THE JEWISH WAR; 66-70 CE, Year 2=67/68 CE, Prutah, 2.43g. 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. EF.......................................215 JUDAEA, THE JEWISH WAR; 66-70 CE, Year 3=68/69 CE, Prutah, 3.09g. 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. EF............................................................................235 JUDAEA, THE BAR KOKHBA WAR; Undated, attributed to Year 3=134/5 CE, Middle Bronze, 10.20g. Hendin-1437, Mildenberg-112 (dies 10/76). Obv: Vine leaf on tendril, Hebrew inscription “For the Freedom of Jerusalem”. Rx: Palm tree with seven branches and two bunches of dates, Hebrew inscription “Shim’on”. VF / EF..........................................................................................550 Damaged JUDAEA, THE BAR KOKHBA WAR; Small Bronze, 2.07g. Mildenberg-157 Larger flan and same die as 155. Obv: Bunch of grapes with branch and small leaf, Hebrew inscription “For the Freedom of Jerusalem”. This is a rare small issue, only recognized by Mildenberg with two dies, each from larger flans. On this coin the reverse die was shattered, leaving almost nothing and no doubt never used again. VF...................................................................................................400 KUSHANS, SOTER MEGAS; Kushans, Soter Megas, 55-105 AD, AE Tetradrachm, 8.57g. Senior-B17.1T. Obv: Draped, diademed bust of king r., with seven rays emerging from the top and back of his head. Rx: Mounted horseman r. VF..................................................................................................................150 PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY II PHILADELPHOS; 285-246 BC. Uncertain mint in Sicily. Struck c. 264–263 BC, AE 27, 17.51g. CPE-B289, Svoronos-610. Obv: Laureate head of Zeus r. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY Eagle with raised wings standing l. on thunderbolt, shield to l. aEF.................................350 PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY II PHILADELPHOS; 285-246 BC. Uncertain mint in Sicily (Syracuse?), c. 264-263 BC, imitative issue struck under Hieron II of Syracuse (275-215 BC), AE 25.5-27, 14.52g. CPE-B297, Svoronos-615. Obv: Laureate head of Zeus r. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY Eagle with raised wings standing l. on thunderbolt with A behind eagle’s tail; to l., shield. aEF.400 Aphrodite Cult Statue PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY III; 246-222 BC. Cyprus, Salamis, ca. 204-202 BC, AE 28, 17.48g. SNG Cop-644, Svoronos-1005. Obv: Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right. Rx: Cult statue of Aphrodite Cypria standing facing on low pedestal. This is an issue very rarely seen in the boringly repetitive bronze coins

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Rx: Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt, wings closed; cornucopia bound with royal diadem to l., monogram between legs. gVF....................................................................................................................650 PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY III EUERGETES; Alexandria, c. 246-222 BC, Octobol, AE42, 67.86g. Svoronos-1125, CPE-B384. Obv: Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon r. Rx: Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt, wings closed; cornucopia bound with royal diadem to l., ΔΙ between legs. gVF......................................650 Paphos PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY VI; 180-145 BC. Paphos, before 168 BC, AE 25-26, 13.95g. Svoronos-1398; SNG Cop-294; Lorber, SNR 80, 2001, Series VI.3. Obv: Diademed and horned head of Zeus Ammon r. Rx: ΠTOΛEMAIOY - BAΣIΛEΩΣ Eagle with closed wings standing l. on thunderbolt, lotus before, EYΛ between eagle’s legs, rectangular anchor countermark behind eagle. Struck before 168 BC, if Lorber is correct to suggest that the Seleucid anchor countermark on many coins of this series was probably applied by the Seleucid king Antiochus IV after he briefly captured Cyprus from the Ptolemies in 168 BC; he may have transported a large quantity of captured Ptolemaic bronzes back to Antioch and countermarked them there with the Seleucid anchor. Extremely sharp detail on both obverse and reverse. Greenish brown toning. Virtually Mint State...................................................................................................................400 ROMAN REPUBLICAN SILVER L. SENTIUS C.F.; 101 BC, Denarius, 3.90g. Cr-325/1b, Syd-600, RSC Sentia-1. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., ARG PVB behind (AR ligate). Rx: Jupiter in quadriga r., control mark C below horses, L SENTI C F in exergue. According to Crawford, the control marks of this issue are the letters of the Latin alphabet, and each control letter may have several dies. VF...........................140 L. RUSTIUS; 76 BC, Denarius, 3.83g. Cr-389/1, Syd-782, RSC Rustia-1. Obv: Helmeted head of young Mars r., S.C. behind, * below chin. Rx: Ram standing r., L RVSTI in exergue. Ex Berk 95, 25 March 1997, lot 218. aVF.....................125 M. JUNIUS BRUTUS; 54 BC, Denarius, 3.99g. Cr-433/1, Syd-906a, RSC Junia-31. Obv: Head 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. EF....................................1000 PETILLIUS CAPITOLINUS; 43 BC, Denarius, 3.74g. Cr-487/2b, Syd-1151, RSC Petillia-3. Obv: Eagle., PETILIVS above, CAPITOLINVS below. Rx: Temple of six columns, S - F at sides. Scarcer variety with S - F on reverse. Ex Triton X, 9 January 2007, lot 544. Ex Elsen 67, 15 September 2001, lot 359. Ex Giessener Münzhandlung 42, 11 October 1988, lot 569. Ex Rauch 41, 6 June 1988, lot 490. Some iridescent toning on reverse. Mint State........................1850 ROMAN IMPERATORIAL SILVER GNAEUS POMPEY; Spain, 46-45 BC, Denarius, 3.84g. Syd-1035; Sear, Imperators-48; Cr-469/1a. 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. Toned EF................................................................................................1350 JULIUS CAESAR; 47-46 BC, Denarius, 3.81g. Cr-458/1; Syd-1013; Sear, Imperators-55. Obv: Head of Venus r., wearing stephane. Rx: CAESAR Aeneas stepping l., head facing, carrying Palladium in r. hand and Anchises on l. shoulder. gVF..................................................................................................................1400 Lifetime Issue JULIUS CAESAR; Died 44 BC, Lifetime Issue, Denarius, 3.80g. Cr-480/5b; Syd-1071; Sear, Imperators-106a. Obv: Wreathed head of Caesar r., star of eight rays behind, CAESAR IMP before. Rx: Venus standing l., looking downwards, holding Victory and scepter resting on star, P SEPVLLIVS behind, MACER upwards before. Small contact mark behind eye. Excellent surface. Toned VF..... ........................................................................................................................4150 JULIUS CAESAR; 42 BC, moneyer L. Livineius Regulus, Denarius, 4.01g. Cr-494/24; Syd-1106 (R5); C-27 (12 Fr.); Sear Imperators-115. Obv: Wreathed head of Caesar r. between laurel branch with berries and winged caduceus. Rx: Bull charging r., moneyer’s name above and below. Ex VAuctions, Lucernae Prima Auction, 2 June 2020, lot 177. Excellent portrait of Caesar. Some areas of flat striking. EF................................................................................................6500 MARK ANTONY; 42 BC, Denarius, 3.86g. Cr-496/1; Syd-1168; Sear, Imperators-128. Obv: M ANTONI - IMP Bare head of Antony r. Rx: III - VIR R.P.C Facing head of Sol in temple of two columns. Ex Davissons 24, Fall 2005, lot 155. aVF......................................................................................................900 Lepidus Portrait LEPIDUS AND OCTAVIAN; 42 BC, Denarius, 3.90g. Cr-495/2d, Syd-1323 var. (R6), Sear Imperators-140a. Obv: Bare head of Lepidus r., LEPIDVS.PONT. MAX - [III V R P C] around (NT and MA ligate). Rx: Bare head of Octavian r., C.CAESAR.IMP.III. - VIR.R.P.C. around (MP ligate). Exquisite portrait

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of Lepidus with his full name above his head, which is truly rare since most specimens are rather worn and very sloppy, usually missing the name. Even though the obverse of this coin is somewhat off center, it is far better than normal. Mint State......................................................................................................13000 ROMAN IMPERIAL SILVER AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, 19-18 BC, Denarius, 3.74g. BM-326 var., Paris-1298, C-97 corr. (3 Fr.), RIC-37b. Obv: CAESAR - AVGVSTVS Head l. wearing oak wreath. Rx: DIVVS - IVLIVS across field, Comet with eight rays and tail, the tail being on the second ray above DIVVS. Struck on a broad flan. VF....................................................................................................................3000 AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Lugdunum, 2 BC-4 AD, Denarius, 3.83g. BM519, C-43, Paris-1651, RIC-207. Obv: CAESAR AVGVSTVS - DIVI F PATER PATRIAE Head laureate r. Rx: [C L] CAESAR[ES] in exergue, [AVGVS]TI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT around, Gaius and Lucius Caesars standing holding honorary shields and spears, ladle and lituus above. Mirror surfaces. EF. ..........................................................................................................................800 Triumphal Arch AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Hispania Baetica, Colonia Patricia (Cordoba), 1817 BC, Denarius, 3.82g. Paris-1229, pl. XLVIII (same obv. die); cf. BM-428, C-83 (25 Fr.), and RIC-134a (R2). Obv: S P Q R IMP CAESA[RI AVG C]OS XI TRI POT VI Head bare r. Rx: CIVIB ET SIGN MILIT [A PART RECVPER] Triple triumphal arch, surmounted by Augustus in frontal quadriga, two Parthians standing on either side surrender standards to him, the Parthian on r. also holds bow. An interesting historical and architectural type, whose legends state that the Senate and Roman People have dedicated the depicted arch to Augustus, because he had recovered captured Roman citizens and military standards from the Parthians. This variant of the denarius with TRI POT rather than TR POT in the obverse legend is not in the standard catalogues, because Cohen 85 (first edition, 1859) overlooked it on the Paris specimen and was followed by Mattingly in BMC and RIC (both 1923) and then by Seaby in Roman Silver Coins (1978) and by Sutherland in his revised RIC (1984). Giard in his Paris catalogue of 1976, finally, correctly read TRI not TR POT on the three Paris specimens nos. 1229-31, which are all from the same obverse die as our coin. Now RECVPER in the reverse legend of this denarius is sometimes further abbreviated to just RECVP. That RECVPER is the correct restoration of this word on our specimen is suggested by Leu 28, 1981, lot 358 = Ars Classica VIII, 1924, Bement, lot 468, a very fine specimen which is from the same dies on both sides as our coin, and where RECVPE can be read fairly clearly in the reverse legend. VF............2250 AUGUSTUS AND DIVUS JULIUS CAESAR; Rome, 17 BC, Moneyer M. Sanquinius, Denarius, 3.60g. BM-71, Paris-278, C-1 (30 Fr.), RIC-338 (R2). Obv: AVGVSTVS - DIVI F Head bare r. Rx: M SANQVI - NIVS III VIR Laureate head of youthful Julius Caesar r., comet above showing four rays and tail. Issued in connection with the Saecular Games of 17 BC. The same reverse type is also found with the obverse AVGVST DIVI F LVDOS SAE Herald. VF. ..........................................................................................................................950 Agrippa Portrait AUGUSTUS AND AGRIPPA; Rome, 13 BC, Denarius, 3.96g. BM-112, Paris-533, C-3 (150 Fr.), RIC-408 (R2). Obv: CAESAR - AVGVSTVS Bare head of Augustus r. Rx: M AGRIPPA upwards on l., PLATORINVS IIIVIR upwards on r., Bare head of Agrippa r. Ex Berk 193, 30 April 2015, lot 249 This coin shows an exceptional and no doubt accurate portrait of Agrippa. aEF.........13000 TIBERIUS; 14-37 AD, Lugdunum, Denarius, 3.44g. BM-48, Paris-28, RIC30, C-16. Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI - AVG F AVGVSTV[S] Head laureate r. Rx: PONTIF - MAXIM Livia seated r. holding scepter and branch, throne legs ornamented, footstool below feet, single line beneath throne. VF...................475 Drusus with Tiberius TIBERIUS WITH DRUSUS; 14-37 AD, Caesarea, Cappadocia, c. 33-34 AD, Drachm, 3.63g. RPC-3622, RIC-87. Obv: Laureate head of Tiberius r. Rx: Bare head of Drusus l. Exquisite example of this scarce coin showing a wonderful portrait of Drusus. Mint State..........................................................................2250 CLAUDIUS I; 41-54 AD, Lugdunum, 46-7 AD, Denarius, 3.23g. BM-35, Paris-57, C-18 (20 Fr.), RIC-34 (R2). Obv: TI CLAVD CAESAR [AVG P M TR P VI] IMP XI Head laureate r. Rx: Triumphal arch inscribed DE BRITANN, surmounted by equestrian statue of the emperor between two trophies. Darkly toned. Small chip at 10 o’clock. aVF................................................................750 Fourrée NERO CLAUDIUS DRUSUS; Died 9 BC, Lugdunum, Fourrée Denarius, 2.31g. A plated ancient imitation of the official denarius BM-97, RIC-70, Paris-3, and C-2 (30 Fr.). Obv: NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP Head of Drusus l. wearing oak wreath. Rx: DE / GERM Triumphal arch surmounted by statue of Drusus charging r. on horseback between two trophies, each with a captive seated at its base. Sharp example of arch. aVF....................................450 Nero Fourrée NERO; 54-68 AD, Rome, 57-8 AD, Fourrée Denarius, 3.00g. Imitating the official denarius BM-14 and RIC-12 (R2). Obv: NERO.CAESAR.AVG.IMP Head bare r. Rx: PONTIF.MAX.TR.P.III.P.P. around oak-wreath enclosing EX.S C. A plated example of a rare coin: many of the aurei and denarii of the first ten years of Nero’s reign were probably melted down or hoarded after the emperor reduced the weight and fineness of his denarii and the weight of his aurei in 64 AD. Sharp example of this scarce issue. VF.....................................................450 OTHO; 69 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.00g. BM-17, RIC-8, Paris-10, C-17 (12 Fr.).

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Obv: [IMP] M OTHO CAESAR AV[G TR P] Head bare r. Rx: SECV - R[I] - TAS P R Securitas standing l. holding wreath and scepter. 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. Numerous scratches on reverse. Complete sharp name on obverse. Fine...............................................475 OTHO; 69 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.27g. 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. Exceptional portrait on this rare issue. EF / VF....... ........................................................................................................................2100 VITELLIUS; 69 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.00g. BM-13, Paris-41, C-48 (6 Fr.), RIC-81. Obv: A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP TR P Head laureate r. Rx: LIBERTAS - RESTITVTA Libertas standing r. holding cap and scepter. Rare with this obverse legend still omitting AVG: only three specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. With typed collector’s ticket recording purchase in Hans M.F. Schulman Auction, 15 February 1958, cost $6.13. Some raised surfaces. VF.550 VESPASIAN; 69-79 AD, Rome, 70 AD, Denarius, 3.18g. RIC-2 (C2), BM35, Paris-23, C-226 (5 Fr.). Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: IVDAEA in exergue, Mourning Jewess seated r. on ground beside trophy. VF.........................................................................................................685 VESPASIAN, DIVUS; Died 79 AD, Rome, 80-1 AD, Denarius, 3.39g. RIC-357 (C2), BM-129, Paris-101, C-497. Obv: DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS. Head laureate r. Rx: Two capricorns, horned and bearded, on globe supporting shield inscribed [S] C; the globe is between the capricorns and their tails are not shown. VF........................................................................................................275 NERVA; 96-98 AD, Rome, 97 AD, Denarius, 3.24g. BM-53, Paris-39, C-22, RIC-26. Obv: IMP NERVA CAES AVG - P M TR P II COS III P P Head laureate r. Rx: CONCORDIA - EXERCITVVM Clasped hands before legionary eagle. Scarce issue of late 97 AD (19 September-c. December). Toned VF..............285 TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, 111 AD, Denarius, 3.10g. Woytek-346a (7 spec.), BM-322 var., RSC-80a, Strack-131. Obv: Head laureate r. Rx: COS V SPQR OPTIMO PRINC Victory standing r., l. foot on step, inscribing DA/CI/CA on shield set on palm tree. Scarce type, 22 specimens in Reka Devnia hoard; rare bust variant without fold of cloak on shoulder, noted by Woytek on only seven specimens. VF..................................................................................................200 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Rome, c. 120-1 AD, Denarius, 3.32g. RIC-303 (C), BM-278, C-816. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN H - ADRIANVS AVG Bust laureate r., fold of cloak on front shoulder. Rx: HI - LAR / P - R across field, P M T - R P COS - III around, Hilaritas standing facing, with both hands lifting veil from face. VF...................................................................................................250 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Cistophoric Tetradrachm, Smyrna, 10.63g. Metcalf Type 30 (10 spec.). Obv: HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS P P Head bare r. Rx: COS - III Zeus seated l., holding Victory; eagle at feet. Apparently from Metcalf’s obverse die 12, providing a new obverse die link between his Type 30, our specimen, and Type 31, his no. 132 (pl. 8). Probably overstruck on a cistophorus of Augustus with reverse Six wheat ears, e.g. RPC-2214: traces of the grain ears seem to be visible across Hadrian’s neck and before his chin. EF...................775 Exceptional portrait of Aelius AELIUS AS CAESAR; 136-138 AD, Denarius, Rome, 137 AD, 2.87g. BM972, C-53 (12 Fr.), RIC-2641 (C). Obv: L AELIVS - CAESAR Head bare r. Rx: TR POT - COS II Pietas standing l. holding incense box and extending hand above altar. Scarce: only 12 specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. Mint State...1300 ANTONINUS PIUS AND MARCUS AURELIUS; 138-161 AD. Rome, 140-4 AD, Denarius, 3.33g. BM-160 var., RSC-19a. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS P P TR P COS III Laureate head of Antoninus Pius r. Rx: AVRELIVS CAESAR - AVG PII F COS Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust of Marcus Caesar r. Rare with Marcus’ bust draped and cuirassed. VF............................400 ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Rome, 140-4 AD, Denarius, 3.05g. BM225, C-681 (4 Fr.), RIC-80a. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS P P TR P COS III Head laureate r. Rx: PROVIDENTIAE - DEORVM Winged thunderbolt upright. Scarce: 19 specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. Excellent example of this scarce type. Toned Mint State......................................................................................500 ANTONINUS PIUS, DIVUS; Died 161 AD. Rome, Denarius, 3.38g. BM-48, C-155, RIC-431. Obv: DIVVS - ANTONINVS Head bare r. Rx: CONSECRATIO Eagle standing r., head l., wings raised, on garlanded altar. Mint State...........425 Plated Hybrid ANTONINUS PIUS PLATED HYBRID WITH REVERSE TYPE OF MARCUS CAESAR; 138-161 AD, Plated Denarius, 2.89g. Obv: ANTONINVS AV - G PIVS P P IMP I Head laureate r. Rx: TR P VI - COS II Female figure standing l., sacrificing from patera over altar and holding standard topped by eagle. 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our coin. This is a highly unusual contemporary imitation. Scarce for period and collectible. gVF.................................................................................................175 MARCUS AURELIUS; 161-180 AD, Rome, 162 AD, Denarius, 3.47g. BM188, C-519, RIC-50. Obv: IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG Head bare r. Rx: PROV DEOR TR P XVI COS III Providentia standing l., holding globe and cornucopia. Excellent portrait. Mint State........................................................685 MARCUS AURELIUS; 161-180 AD, Rome, 171 AD, Denarius, 3.26g. BM553, RIC-251, C-1036. Obv: IMP M ANTONINVS - AVG P M TR P XXV Head laureate r. Rx: VOTA SVSCEP - DECENN II around, COS III in exergue, Togate emperor sacrificing l. from patera over tripod altar. EF / VF...........................300 FAUSTINA II; Rome, c. 153-4 AD, Denarius, 3.69g. Strack-506, BM-1088, C-54, RIC-502a. Obv: FAVSTINA AVG PII - AVG FIL Draped bust r. with Strack’s coiffure c. Rx: CONCO - RDIA Concordia seated l. holding flower, resting l. elbow on cornucopia set on globe below seat. Ex Berk 168, 16 March 2010, lot 271. Formerly in NGC capsule, graded “Ch AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5”. Exquisite portrait. Mint State...................................................................200 LUCIUS VERUS; 161-169 AD, Rome, 162 AD, Denarius, 3.25g. BM-202, C-155, RIC-482. Obv: IMP L AVREL VERVS AVG Head bare r. Rx: PROV DEOR TR P II COS II Providentia standing l. holding globe and cornucopia. Mint State..........................................................................................................625 LUCIUS VERUS; 161-169 AD, Rome, 163 AD, Denarius, 3.33g. BM-229, C-156, RIC-491. Obv: IMP L VERVS AVG Bare head r. Rx: PROV - DEOR TR P III COS II Providentia standing l. holding globe and cornucopia. Toned EF..... ..........................................................................................................................320 LUCILLA; Rome, Denarius, 3.39g. BM-325, C-92, RIC-788. Obv: LVCILLAE AVG - ANTONINI AVG F Bust draped r. Rx: V - ES - T - A Vesta, veiled, sacrificing l. from ladle over altar and holding Palladium. Mint State............375 Exquisite Portrait COMMODUS; 177-192 AD, Rome, 184 AD, Denarius, 3.50g. BM-126, pl. 94.6; RSC-451a. Obv: M COMMODVS - ANTON AVG PIVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: P M TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P Pax standing l. holding branch and cornucopia, rectangular shield lying sideways at feet. While coins of Commodus are not rare, a coin this sharp with iridescent toning is quite unusual. FDC...................................................................................................................650 PERTINAX; 193 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.14g. BM-24, C-56 (50 Fr.), RIC13a (R2). Obv: IMP CAES P HELV - PERTIN AVG Head laureate r. Rx: VOT DECE - N TR P COS II Pertinax, togate and veiled, sacrificing l. from patera over tripod altar and holding roll. The earliest Roman coin type to commemorate the undertaking of decennalian vows at the beginning of an emperor’s reign. VF...... ........................................................................................................................1250 CLODIUS ALBINUS AS CAESAR; 193-195 AD, Rome, 194-5 AD, Denarius, 3.05g. 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 before her and shield on ground, spear rests against her l. arm. .........800 SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Rome, 200 AD, Denarius, 3.26g. BM202, C-599, RIC-167a. Obv: SEVERVS AVG - PART MAX Head laureate r. Rx: RESTITVTOR - VRBIS Septimius in military dress sacrificing l. from patera at tripod altar and holding reversed spear. Toned Mint State...............................200 SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Rome, 201 AD, Denarius, 3.56g. BM256, C-370, 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...................................................................................................................310 SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Rome, c. 205 AD, Denarius, 3.07g. BM-322, C-135, RIC-261. Obv: SEVERVS - PIVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: FELICIT - AS AVGG Felicitas standing l. holding short caduceus and cornucopia. Mint State..........................................................................................................200 Luna in Biga JULIA DOMNA; Rome, 215-217 AD, Antoninianus, 4.82g. BM-9, C-106, RIC-379a. Obv: IVLIA PIA - FELIX AVG Bust draped r. on crescent, wearing stephane. Rx: LVNA LVCIFERA Luna in biga of horses l., hind legs of horses are bent, no ground line. Scarce: nine specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. This is a rather unusual and exquisite type. Toned Mint State........................................500 JULIA DOMNA; Rome, 215 AD, Denarius, 2.96g. BM-24, pl.68.4; C-212; RIC-388C. Obv: IVLIA PIA - FELIX AVG Bust draped r., coiffure has small nest. Rx: VENVS GENETRIX Venus seated l. extending r. hand and holding scepter. Iridescent toning. Mint State................................................................325 JULIA DOMNA; Rome, c. 206 AD, Denarius, 3.47g. BM-38, C-82, RIC559. Obv: IVLIA - AVGVSTA Bust draped r. Rx: IVNO Veiled Juno standing l. holding patera and scepter, peacock at her feet. Mint State.............................200 CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Rome, 201 AD, Denarius, 3.23g. BM-262, C-175, RIC-54b. Obv: ANTONINVS - PIVS AVG Bust laureate, draped r. Rx: PART MAX P - ON[T] - TR P IIII Trophy between two seated captives. The reverse legend names Caracalla Parthicus Maximus for his participation in his father’s Parthian victory. Exquisite high relief portrait. Mint State..................350 Galley CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Rome, 202 AD, Denarius, 3.62g. RIC-120, BM267, C-3 (3 Fr.). Obv: ANTONINVS - PIVS AVG Laureate, draped bust r. Rx: ADVENT AVGG Galley l. with three oarsmen and a standing figure facing Septimius Severus and his sons, also two standards, at stern. Ex Sternberg 7, 1978, lot 573. The reverse type of this coin commemorates the safe return to Rome from the East of the Imperial family in AD 202. Exceptional example with

galley struck in high relief. Toned Mint State...................................................950 200. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Rome, 209 AD, Denarius, 3.14g. BM-10, C-465, RIC-111. Obv: ANTONINVS - PIVS AVG Head laureate r., with moustache and sideburns, chin still bare. Rx: PONTIF TR P - XII COS III Concordia seated l. holding patera and double cornucopia. Toned mirror surface which is extremely unusual for coins of Caracalla. Mint State........................................................250 201. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Rome, 215 AD, Denarius, 2.78g. BM-114, RSC279b, RIC-258c. Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM Head laureate r. Rx: P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P Jupiter standing r. holding thunderbolt and scepter. Mint State..........................................................................................................225 202. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Rome, 215 AD, Denarius, 2.87g. BM-143, C-315, RIC-266. Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM Head laureate r. Rx: P M TR P XVIII - COS IIII P P Fides, wearing crown of towers, standing l. holding two standards. Mirror surfaces; incredible quality. FDC..................................550 Radiate Lion 203. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Rome, 215 AD, Antoninianus, 5.12g. BM-150, C-322 (6 Fr.), RIC-273d. Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P Radiate lion walking l. holding thunderbolt in jaws. Scarce and unusual reverse type: eight specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. EF.....................................................400 Parthian Raid 204. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Rome, 217 AD, Denarius, 3.19g. C-655 (Gréau Sale, 30 Fr.), BMC-200 note, RIC-299e. Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM Head laureate r. Rx: VIC PART P M TR P XX COS IIII P P Caracalla standing l. in military dress, holding globe before him and spear or scepter with lowered l. arm, crowned by Victory standing l. behind him and also holding palm, at his feet captive seated l. with hands tied behind back. Commemorates Caracalla’s successful raid into Parthia in winter 216/7 AD, shortly before his assassination in April 217. Rare type, only one specimen in Reka Devnia hoard, not in Paris by Cohen’s day, nor in BM by 1975. Beautifully preserved, and with mirror surfaces. FDC.................................................................................................................1750 205. PLAUTILLA; Rome, 202 AD, Denarius, 3.34g. BM-401, C-10, RIC-361. Obv: PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE Bust draped r., hair coiled in horizontal ridges and fastened in bun at back. Rx: CONCORDIAE AETERNAE Caracalla and Plautilla standing facing each other and clasping hands. Mint State...............275 206. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Rome, c. 198-9 AD, Denarius, 3.12g. BM147, RIC-3, C-188. Obv: L SEPTIMIVS - GETA CAES Bare-headed, draped bust r. Rx: [S]EVERI PII AV[G F]IL Sacrificial implements: lituus, knife, pitcher, ladle, sprinkler. Choice EF...............................................................................350 207. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, New-style Eastern Mint, 198 AD, Denarius, 2.16g. BM-689, C-192, RIC-96. Obv: L SEPTIMIVS - GETA CAES Bareheaded, draped bust r. Rx: SPEI PER - PETVAE Spes walking l., holding flower and raising skirt. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired in August 1998. Underweight specimen. Exquisite high relief portrait. Mint State....................400 208. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, New-style Eastern Mint, 198 AD, Denarius, 4.32g. RSC-49a, bust var. of BM-686 pl. 45.2 and C-49 (10 Fr.). Obv: L SEPTIMIVS - GETA CAES Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: FELICITAS TE - MPOR Geta, togate and holding cornucopia, standing l. clasping hands with Felicitas who holds long caduceus. Heavy specimen, a full gram overweight. Scarce: only 19 specimens in Reka Devnia hoard, doubtless including some from the mint of Rome. Portrait in high relief. Dark toning. FDC...................................................................................................................550 209. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, New-style Eastern Mint, 201-2 AD, Denarius, 3.34g. RSC-83a, BM-751, RIC-105a. Obv: P SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: MINER - SANCT Minerva Sancta standing l. holding shield and reversed spear, both resting on ground. Magnificent surfaces. Mint State.......................................................................400 210. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, 217 AD, Antoninianus, 4.48g. BM-18, C-38 var. (12 Fr.), RIC-77. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen from front, with short beard. Rx: IOVI CONSERVATORI Jupiter standing l. holding thunderbolt in r. hand over small figure of emperor and scepter in l. hand. Rare, like all antoniniani of Macrinus: only three specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. aEF..................................................................................475 211. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, 217 AD, Denarius, 3.22g. 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. Exquisite quality, sharp strike. FDC.................................................................600 212. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, 218 AD, Denarius, 2.98g. BM-47, RSC-51a, RIC-27. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV - MACRINVS AVG Bust laureate, draped r. Rx: P M TR P II COS P P Macrinus seated l. on curule chair, holding globe and scepter. Exquisite portrait. Orange and blue toning. Mint State.......................600 213. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, c. January 218 AD, 3.21g. BM-81, C-135 (6 Fr.), RIC-97. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front, with long beard. Rx: VICTORIA PARTHICA Victory advancing r. holding wreath and palm. Rare: only one specimen in Reka Devnia hoard. Undervalued at only 6 francs by Cohen. Macrinus apparently quickly suspended production of this type, because as Dio Cassius reports Macrinus had actually been defeated by the Parthians immediately after his accession, and he was ashamed of the fact that his settlement with them about eight months later cost him two hundred million sestertii in gifts and reparations!

Exquisite long-bearded portrait. Mint State......................................................600 214. DIADUMENIAN AS CAESAR; 217-218 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.37g. BM87, C-3 (15 Fr.), RIC-102. Obv: M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIAN CAES Bareheaded, draped bust r., seen from front. Rx: PRINC.IVVENTVTIS Diadumenian standing l., head r., holding standard and scepter, two further standards behind him. VF.............................................................................................................500 215. ELAGABALUS; 218-222 AD, Rome, 220-1 AD, Denarius, 2.90g. BM-193, RSC-1b, RIC-56. Obv: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Bust laureate, draped r. Rx: ABVNDANTIA AVG Abundantia standing l. dispensing fruits from cornucopia, star in r. field. Mint State..............................................................200 216. ELAGABALUS; 218-222 AD, Rome, 218-9 AD, Antoninianus, 4.79g. C-289, RIC-156, BM-37. Obv: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: VICTOR ANTONINI AVG Victory running r. holding wreath and palm. Mint State............................................................................200 217. JULIA PAULA; Rome, 220 AD, Denarius, 2.95g. BM-173, C-6 (6 Fr.), RIC211. Obv: IVLIA PAVLA AVG Bust draped r. Rx: CONCORDIA Concordia seated l., holding patera and resting l. arm on arm rest, star in l. field. Wonderful surfaces. Mint State...........................................................................................350 218. JULIA MAESA; Branch Mint, 219 AD, Antoninianus, 4.98g. BM-70, C-30 (6 Fr.), RIC-264. Obv: IVLIA MAESA AVG Bust draped r. wearing stephane and set on crescent. Rx: PIETAS AVG Pietas, veiled, standing l. extending r. hand over altar and holding incense box in l. Scarce: eight specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. Mint State..............................................................................................225 219. SEVERUS ALEXANDER; 222-235 AD, Rome, 222 AD, Denarius, 2.83g. Rev. var. of BM-13, RIC-5, and C-204. Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV - ALEXAND AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: P M TR P - COS P P Jupiter standing l. holding thunderbolt and spear (instead of scepter as usual). Unusual for the broken rather than continuous obverse legend in 222, and the substitution of a spear with point downwards for the scepter on reverse. Toned Mint State.....275 220. SEVERUS ALEXANDER; 222-235 AD, Rome, 223 AD, Denarius, 3.38g. BM-101, C-236, RIC-27. Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Bust laureate, draped r. Rx: P M TR - P I - I - COS P P Pax standing l. holding branch and scepter. Toned Mint State..........................................................................275 High Relief Portrait 221. SEVERUS ALEXANDER; 222-235 AD, Rome, 230-1 AD, Denarius, 3.17g. Bust var. of BM-778, C-558 corr., RIC-257. Obv: IMP ALEXAN - DER PIVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: VIC - TO - RIA AVG Victory standing l. placing r. hand on shield which is set on captive seated at her feet, and holding palm in l. hand. Rare: only two specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. This coin shows a somewhat unusual ultra high relief portrait. Mint State.....................................................275 222. JULIA MAMAEA; Rome, 222-4 AD, Denarius, 2.72g. BM-43, C-35, RIC343. Obv: IVLIA MAMAEA AVG Bust draped r. Rx: IVNO CONSE - RVATRIX Juno standing l. holding patera and scepter, peacock at feet. Mint State.........250 223. JULIA MAESA; Rome, 220-221 AD, Denarius, 2.83g. BM-79, C-45, RIC271. Obv: IVLIA MAESA AVG Bust draped r. Rx: SAECVLI FE - LICITAS Felicitas sacrificing l. at altar and holding long caduceus, star in r. field. Iridescent surfaces. Gold toning. FDC...............................................................................475 224. ORBIANA; Rome, c. 226 AD, Denarius, 2.64g. BM-287, C-1 (20 Fr.), RIC319. Obv: SALL BARBIA - ORBIANA AVG Bust draped r. wearing stephane. Rx: CONCORDI - A - AVGG Concordia seated l. holding patera and double cornucopia. Mint State.....................................................................................650 225. MAXIMINUS I THRAX; 235-238 AD, Rome, 235-6 AD, Denarius, 2.59g. BM-68, C-31, Eauze-606 (92 spec.), RIC-12. Obv: without GERM, second portrait. Rx: PAX - AVGVSTI Pax standing l. holding branch and transverse scepter. FDC.....................................................................................................445 226. MAXIMUS AS CAESAR; 235-238 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.30g. BM-118, C-1 (20 Fr.), RIC-1. Obv: IVL VERVS MAXIMVS CAES Bare-headed, draped bust r. Rx: PIETAS AVG Priestly implements: lituus, knife, pitcher, ladle, whisk. VF. ..........................................................................................................................285 227. BALBINUS; 238 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 5.27g. BM-74, C-17 (10 Fr.), RIC12. Obv: IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: Clasped hands, legend PIETAS MVTVA AVGG, “The mutual piety of the two emperors”. Toned. Mint State.....................................800 228. PUPIENUS; 238 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 3.76g. BM 87-91 (all ex Dorchester Hoard), C-3, RIC-10b. Obv: IMP CAES PVPIEN MAXIMVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: CARITAS MVTVA AVGG Clasped hands. Exceptional quality. Choice EF...........................................................................................1650 229. GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Rome, 238 AD, 4.09g. RIC-4, C-302. Obv: IMP CAES M ANT GOR[DIANVS AV]G Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: PROVIDEN[TIA AV]G Providentia standing l. holding globe and scepter. Early portrait resembling Balbinus. Exquisite early portrait struck on broad flan. Mint State...................................................................................................................210 230. GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Rome, 241-3 AD, Antoninianus, 4.40g. RIC-95, C-404. Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: VIRTVTI AVGVSTI Hercules standing r. leaning on club set on rock, holding r. hand behind back, his lionskin hanging down beside club. FDC....300 231. PHILIP I; 244-249 AD, Rome, 245-7 AD, Antoninianus, 4.83g. RIC-44b, C-169. Obv: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: ROMAE AETERNAE Roma seated l. above shield, holding Victory and spear. FDC...................................................................................................................200

CARPICA Victory 232. PHILIP I; 244-249 AD, Rome, 247-8 AD, Antoninianus, 4.87g. RIC-66 (R), C-238 (12 Fr.). Obv: IMP PHILIPPVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: VICTORIA CARPICA Victory advancing r. holding wreath and palm over shoulder. Rare: only five specimens in Dorchester hoard, which for comparison contained 50 antoniniani of Aemilian and two of Cornelia Supera. The reverse commemorates Philip’s Danube campaign of c. 246-8 and his victory over the Carpi. Mint State..............................................................................................250 233. PHILIP I; 244-249 AD, Antioch, 244 AD, Antoninianus, 3.44g. C-113 (10 Fr.), RIC-69 (S). Obv: IMP C M IVL PHILIPPVS P F AVG P M Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: PAX FVND - ATA CVM PERSIS Pax standing l. holding branch and transverse scepter. On this scarce early Eastern antoninianus Philip commemorated the peace he patched up with the Persians after Gordian III’s death during a campaign against them. P M on the obverse probably stands for not Pontifex, but Parthicus or Persicus Maximus, a victory title which is also found on some early inscriptions of the reign but was then apparently dropped. FDC...................................................................................................................275 Antioch Mint 234. PHILIP I; 244-249 AD, Antioch, 245-7 AD, Antoninianus, 3.67g. Cf. RIC-44b (Rome mint). Obv: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: ROMAE AETERNAE Roma seated l. above shield, holding Victory and spear. Rare in Antioch style: only four such specimens found by R. Bland in the major public collections. Mint State................................................................300 235. PHILIP II AS CAESAR; 245-247 AD, Rome, 245 AD, Antoninianus, 4.63g. RIC-216c, C-54. Obv: M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES Bust radiate, draped r. Rx: PRINCIPI IVVENT Philip II standing r. holding spear pointed upwards and forwards and globe. Mint State........................................................................225 236. OTACILIA SEVERA; Rome, 246-7 AD, Antoninianus, 3.97g. RIC-125c, C-4. Obv: M - OTACIL SEVERA AVG Bust draped r., wearing stephane and on crescent. Rx: CONCORDIA AVGG Concordia seated l. holding patera and double cornucopia. Mint State.........................................................................200 237. TRAJAN DECIUS; 249-251 AD, Antioch, Antoninianus, 4.62g. Not in RIC in Antioch style; copying RIC-11b (Rome). Obv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r. Rx: ADVENTVS AVG Trajan Decius on horse pacing l., holding scepter and raising r. hand. Without officina pellets or numerals on either side. Antioch struck comparatively few antoniniani during Decius’ reign; all such coins are rare. EF.........................................................200 Ex Mabbott Collection, 1969 238. TRAJAN DECIUS, OBVERSE BROCKAGE FROM ANTIOCH; 249251 AD, Antioch, Antoninianus, 4.42g, obverse brockage. Obv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r.; no dots below. Rx: The same, but incuse and backwards; the portrait larger because the coin that served as reverse die expanded under the pressure. Ex Hans Schulman, 27 October 1969, Mabbott Collection Part II, lot 4450; not illustrated in the catalogue, but with invoice and the printed auction envelope. Iridescent toning. Mint State..........250 239. HERENNIUS ETRUSCUS AS CAESAR; 250-251 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 3.20g. RIC-146, C-22 var. Obv: Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C Radiate, draped bust r. Rx: PRINC - IP - I IVVENTVTIS Apollo seated l., holding branch and resting l. elbow on [lyre] (die wear makes the lyre invisible). Reverse struck with worn die. Mint State..................................................................................150 240. HERENNIUS ETRUSCUS AS CAESAR; 250-251 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 3.75g. RIC-143 (S), C-14. Obv: Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C Bust radiate, draped r. Rx: PIETAS AVGVSTORVM Sacrifical implements: sprinkler behind ladle, pitcher, lituus behind patera. Mint State.................................................250 Extremely Rare 241. HOSTILIAN AS CAESAR; 250-251 AD, Antioch, Antoninianus, 3.78g. Gorny & Mosch 122, 10 March 2003, lot 2242 (same dies); cf. RIC-194 (R) and C-4 (Elberling, 12 Fr.), with AEQVITAS AVG not AVGG. Obv: C OVAL OSTIL MES COVINTVS CAESAR Bust radiate, draped r., seen from front; possibly one or two pellets below bust, but unclear. Rx: AEQVITAS AVGG Aequitas standing l. holding scales and cornucopia. Acquired from Bill Rosenblum, 15 August 2013. Possibly only the second recorded specimen with reverse legend AEQVITAS AVGG rather than AVG. Cohen, RIC, and the 249-253 AD website have this type only with AVG, and CoinArchives Pro has only one example with AVGG, the Gorny & Mosch coin cited above. Mint State...............................500 242. TREBONIANUS GALLUS; 251-253 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 4.05g. RIC48a, C-128. Obv: IMP CAE C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: VICTORIA - AVGG Victory standing l. holding wreath and palm. Exquisite portrait. Mint State..................................................................250 243. TREBONIANUS GALLUS; 251-253 AD, Antioch, Antoninianus, 3.81g. RIC79 (S), C-2 (5 Fr.). Obv: IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS P F AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: ADVENTVS AVG Emperor on horseback l., raising r. hand and holding spear. Without pellets or numerals on obverse or reverse, a variety not recorded in RIC-79 note. Crude die typical of Antioch. Mint State..... ..........................................................................................................................250 244. TREBONIANUS GALLUS; 251-253 AD, Antioch, Antoninianus, 4.58g. RIC-83, C-47. Obv: IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS P F AVG Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust r., three pellets below. Rx: IVNO MARTIALIS Juno seated l. holding wheat ears and transverse scepter, three pellets in exergue. Mint State... ..........................................................................................................................200 245. VOLUSIAN; 251-253 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 3.16g. RIC-167, C-20.

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Obv: IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: CONCORDIA AVGG Concordia standing l. holding patera and double cornucopia. EF.................................................................................................150 VOLUSIAN; 251-253 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 3.59g. RIC-168. C-25. Obv: IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: CONCORDIA AVGG Concordia seated l. holding patera and double cornucopia. Mint State..........................................................................................................240 VOLUSIAN; 251-253 AD, Antioch, Antoninianus, 4.94g. RIC-234, C-114 (Wiczay, 12 Fr.). Obv: IMP C V AF GAL VEND VOLVSSIANVS AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front, IV below bust. Rx: ROMAE AETE - [RN]AE AVG Roma seated l. above shield, holding Victory and spear (point upward); in exergue, IV. Scarce V AF GAL VEND Antioch-mint obverse legend; rare variant of that legend in nominative rather than dative case, and with double S in VOLVSSIANVS. Typical weak quality issue of Antioch. Mint State. ..........................................................................................................................175 AEMILIAN; 253 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 3.58g. RIC-5b, C-22 (8 Fr.). Obv: IMP AEMILIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: MAR - T - I - P - ACIF Mars advancing l. holding branch, shield, and spear. aVF...275 AEMILIAN; 253 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 2.85g. RIC-10 (R), C-47 (6 Fr.). Obv: IMP AEMILIANUS PIVS FEL AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: SPES PVBLICA Spes advancing l. holding flower and raising skirt. Flan crack at 1 o’clock. Sharp portrait. EF.............................................................................400 MARINIANA, DIVA, OBVERSE LEGEND ERROR; Rome, 254-8 AD, Antoninianus, 2.43g. Eauze 1318:20230, pl. 72 (same dies); cf. 1318:20222, pl. 72 (same error, but different dies).Obv: DIVE (sic, A omitted) MARINIANAE Veiled, draped bust r. on crescent. Rx: CONSECRATIO Peacock in splendor standing front, head l. DIVAE in obverse legend written DIVE (A omitted) by engraver’s error. Possibly unpublished error apart from the two specimens in Eauze hoard; not reported by Göbl-216b, Cunetio-646, RIC-3, or C-3. EF....500 GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, Antioch, Antoninianus, 4.18g. Göbl-1626b (5 spec.); bust var. of C-924 and RIC-656. Obv: GALLIENVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed l., seen from front. Rx: SAECVLARIS AVG Stag standing r., palm in exergue. RIC and Cohen give SAECVLARES, but according to Göbl the coins always show the erroneous SAECVLARHS. Our coin shows yet a third spelling: SAEVLARIS. Beautifully silvered. Mint State..................................275 Denarius GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, Rome, Sole Reign, 260-8 AD, Denarius, 1.74g. Göbl-599bb (5 spec.), pl. 50 (same obv. die). Obv: GALLIENVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: FIDE - S M[IL]ITVM Fides standing l. holding standard and long scepter. Ex CNG 45, 18 March 1998, lot 2284. Scarce denomination for Gallienus. Choice EF........................................................................................300 SALONINA; Rome, Antoninianus, 4.86g. Cunetio-655 (343 specimens), RIC35, Göbl-229b (77 spec.). Obv: SALONI - NA AVG Bust draped right wearing stephane, crescent behind shoulders. Rx: PIETAS A - VGG Pietas seated l., two children at feet and a third below chair. Mint State.........................................150 SALONINA; Milan, Antoninianus, 2.63g. Göbl-935t (150 spec.), Cunetio-757 (79 spec.), RIC-57. Obv: SALONINA AVG Bust draped r. on crescent, wearing stephane. Rx: FECVNDITAS AVG Fecunditas standing l., head r., holding infant on l. arm and extending r. hand to second child standing beside her. Mint State.. ..........................................................................................................................150 VALERIAN II AS CAESAR; 256-258 AD, Cologne, Antoninianus, 5.23g. Cunetio-738 (9 spec.), Göbl-907e (109 spec.), RIC-3, C-26. Obv: VALERIANVS CAES Bust radiate, draped r. Rx: IOVI CRESCENTI Infant Jupiter seated facing on goat Amalthea, who stands r.; Jupiter raises his r. hand, looks l., and holds one of the goat’s horns with his l. hand. Toned EF.................................................200 QUIETUS; 260-261 AD, Antioch, Antoninianus, 3.55g. Göbl-1741n (22 spec.), RIC-10 (R2), C-12 (30 Fr.). Obv: IMP C FVL QVIETVS P F AVG Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: SOL INVICTO Sol standing l. raising r. hand and holding globe in l., star in l. field. Mint State...................................................500 MACRIANUS; 260-261 AD, Antioch, Antoninianus, 3.81g. Göbl-1738b (14 spec.), RIC-11 (R2), C-11 (30 Fr.). Obv: IMP C FVL MACRIANVS P F AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: ROMAE AETERNAE Roma seated l. above shield, holding Victory and spear. VF.....................................350 POSTUMUS; 260-268 AD, Mid-late 268 AD, Antoninianus, 3.33g. Cunetio-2450 (296 specimens), RIC-318. Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P - F AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: PA - X - AVG Pax standing l. holding branch and transverse scepter. Beautiful sharply struck coin of Postumus. Toned Mint State.........................................................................140 Laelianus LAELIANUS; 268 AD, Antoninianus, 2.19g. Cunetio Hoard-2501 (35 spec.), RIC-9 (R), C-4 (15 Fr.). Obv: IMP C LAELIANVS P F AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: VICTO - R - I - A AVG Victory advancing r. holding wreath and palm. From Gilljam’s reverse die 11, pl. C. Quite scarce and desirable. gVF.................................................................................................1000 Marius MARIUS; 268 AD, Antoninianus, 2.49g. C-13, RIC-10, Cunetio Hoard-2505 (49 spec.). Obv: IMP C MARIVS P F AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: SAEC - F - ELICITAS Felicitas standing l. holding caduceus and cornucopia. Extremely sharp. Mint State........................................................600 Massive Victorinus VICTORINUS; 268-270 AD, Antoninianus, 6.09g. Cunetio Hoard-2567 (1188

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spec.), RIC-67. Obv: IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: SALVS AVG Salus standing r. holding and feeding snake. Greatly overweight at 6.09 grams; the average weight of the 1188 specimens of this type in the Cunetio hoard was only 2.83g. This antoninianus, weighing 6.09g, is virtually double the weight of the normal coin. Beautifully struck and well centered. One must wonder if this was an attempt at a different denomination. Mint State..........................................................................................................600 TETRICUS I OBVERSE BROCKAGE; 270-273 AD, Antoninianus, 2.66g. Cf. Cunetio Find-2626 (1 spec.). Obv: [IMP C] TETRICVS P F [AVG] Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: Incuse mirror-image of the obverse. Brockage. aEF.....................................................................................165 CLAUDIUS II, DIVUS; Died 270 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 2.76g. RIC-261, Göbl-99l0. Obv: DIVO CLAVDIO Head radiate r. Rx: CONSECRATIO Lighted altar on stepped base, front divided into four panels, each containing pellet. EF.. ..........................................................................................................................150 QUINTILLUS; 270 AD, Milan, Antoninianus, 2.49g. RIC-58, C-47. Obv: IMP QVINTILLVS AVG Bust radiate, draped r. Rx: MAR - T - I PAC Mars standing l., holding branch and transverse spear; P in exergue, mostly off flan. Exceptionally broad flan. EF.............................................................................250 Captive Reverse AURELIAN; 270-275 AD, Cyzicus, Antoninianus, 4.05g. Göbl-337a2 (22 spec.), Paris-1172, RIC-349 corr. Obv: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: RESTITVTOR - ORBIS Aurelian standing l. extending r. hand and holding spear in l., crowned by smaller figure of Victory who stands r. before him; at Victory’s feet, small captive kneeling r. raising both hands towards emperor. This coin with a captive begging at the knee of the emperor is quite scarce and almost never seen in this quality. A real prize since the typology of Aurelian’s coinage is generally very standardized. Mint State...... ..........................................................................................................................200 Beautifully Washed AURELIAN AND VABALATHUS; Antioch, 270-272 AD, Antoninianus, 3.36g. RIC-381, C-1, Göbl-353/1 (51 spec.), Paris-1239. Obv: VABALATHVS VCRIMDR Laureate and diademed bust of Vabalathus r. Rx: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG Radiate bust of Aurelian r., A (=officina 1) below. Vabalathus wears both a diadem and a laurel wreath. This fact has been overlooked in most of the current handbooks, although it was pointed out in 1870 by A. von Sallet in his book “Die Daten der Alexandrinischen Kaisermünzen”, p. 87, note 192. Very unusual for preserving its complete silver coating. Mint State.........................275 Sole Reign VABALATHUS AS AUGUSTUS; 272 AD, Antioch, Antoninianus, 3.69g. RIC-6 (R3); C-6 (Paris, 200 Fr.); Bland, Num. Chron. 171, 2011, no. 27 (14 spec., not including ours). Obv: IM C VHABALATHVS AVG Bust radiate r. Rx: VICTORI[A] AVG Victory stepping l. holding wreath and palm, star in l. field. Ex CNG 45, 18 March 1998, lot 1305. According to the Egyptian papyri, Vabalathus’ revolt against Aurelian began sometime after April 17, 272 and had already been suppressed by June 24, 272: see M. Price in Num. Chron. 1973. The rarity of the antoniniani and Egyptian tetradrachms of the revolt suggests that it was very brief, probably lasting no more than a couple of weeks. Fine..........500 SEVERINA; Rome, 275 AD, Antoninianus, 4.12g. Göbl-154a2 (47 spec.), RIC-4, Paris-222. Obv: SEVERI - NA AVG Bust draped r. on crescent, wearing stephane. Rx: CONCORDIAE MILITVM Concordia standing l. holding two standards, XXIR in exergue, B (officina 2) in r. field. Mint State....................225 FLORIANUS; 276 AD, Cyzicus, Antoninianus, 3.89g. RIC-116, C-15 (2 Fr.), Paris-1982, Venera-2940-7 (8 spec.). Obv: IMP FLORIANVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: CONCORDIA MILITVM Victory standing r., holding palm over shoulder and extending wreath towards emperor standing l. holding long scepter; in exergue, T=officina 3. Mint State............275 Quinarius FLORIANUS; 276 AD, Rome, Quinarius, 1.46g. RIC-50 (R2); C-100 (citing Hoffmann, 20 Fr.); King-p. 386, 6 (10 spec.), pl. 29 (same dies). Obv: [I]MP C [FL]OR[I]ANVS AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed, seen from front. Rx: VIRT[V] - S - AVG Emperor standing r. holding spear and globe. Florian’s only quinarius, and very rare. The BM specimen illustrated by RIC pl. X, 158, the Subak specimen illustrated by King, and the two other specimens in Berk photo file are all from the same dies as ours. Bold Fine............................................750 PROBUS; 276-282 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 4.48g. RIC-202, C-644 (1 Fr.). Obv: IMP PRO - BVS AVG Radiate bust l. wearing consular robes and holding eagle-tipped scepter. Rx: SO - L - I INVI - CTO Sol standing l., raising r. hand and holding globe and whip in l., in quadriga of horses leaping l.; in exergue R*E (officina 5). FDC..............................................................................................240 Quinarius PROBUS; 276-282 AD, Rome, Quinarius, 1.53g. King-p.397, 23 (4 spec.), pl. 31 (same dies); C-842 (Tanini, 6 Fr.); RIC-281 corr. Obv: IMP C PROB - VS P F AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: VIRTV - S - AVG Emperor standing r. holding spear and globe. Extremely rare. VF................................................700 CARUS, DIVUS; Died 283 AD, Rome, c. Jan. 285 AD, Antoninianus, 3.77g. RIC-47, C-15, Venèra 3926-67 (42 spec.). Obv: DIVO CARO Head radiate r. Rx: CONSECRATIO Eagle standing front, wings raised, tail l., head l.; KAA = “21, officina 1” in exergue. Mint State....................................................................185 Quinarius CARUS; 282-283 AD, Rome, Quinarius, 1.63g. King-pp. 399-400, 1 (11 spec.),

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Rx: CLEMENTIA - TEMP Prince standing r., receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing l; XXI in exergue, A in lower middle field (officina 1). Mint State...................................................................................................................200 Denarius CARINUS; 283-285 AD, Rome, Denarius, 2.27g. Obv. legend var. of RIC-273 (citing BM, R2). Obv: IMP CARINVS P F AVG Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: PA - X - AVGG Pax advancing l. holding branch and transverse scepter. Very rare. Ex CNG 40 (with NAC), 4 December 1996, lot 1720. It is very rare to find a denarius of this emperor, especially in such good quality. Near Mint State...................................................................................................................850 NUMERIAN AS CAESAR; 282-283 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 4.01g. RIC363, C-72, Venera-2098-2122 (25 spec.). Obv: M AVR NVMERIANVS NOB C Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: PRINCIPI IV - VENTVT Prince standing l. holding globe and scepter, in exergue KAS (officina 6). Mint State................170 NUMERIAN; 283-284 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 3.76g. RIC-412, C-37. Obv: IMP NVMERIANVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: ORIE - N - S AVGG Sol walking l., raising r. hand and holding whip in l.; KAS in exergue (officina 6). Mint State.....................................................................................200 MAGNIA URBICA; Rome, 283-4 AD, Antoninianus, 3.07g. C-17 (10 Fr.), RIC-343 (S), Venera-4138-46 (9 spec.). Obv: MAGN VRBICA AVG Bust draped r. on crescent, wearing stephane. Rx: VENVS - VICTRIX Venus standing l. holding helmet and scepter, shield at her feet, in exergue KA(crescent)S (officina 6). aVF..............................................................................................................450 CARAUSIUS; 287-293 AD, Antoninianus, 3.72g. RIC-. Obv: IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: [PA] - X AV[G] Pax standing l. holding branch in r. hand and placing l. hand atop anchor beside her; without letters in field, possible letters in exergue are off flan. Not in RIC with Pax placing l. hand atop anchor. Cf. RIC-329: “Pax standing l., holding wreath and baton, javelin or rudder”. aEF.......................300 ALLECTUS; 293-296 AD, London, Antoninianus, 3.21g. RIC-22, HCC13, C-15 (10 Fr., citing the Hunter specimen). Obv: IMP C ALLECTVS P F A[VG] Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: LAETIT - IA AVG Laetitia standing l. holding wreath and anchor, ML in exergue, S - A across field. Some planchet irregularity at 3 o’clock. Excellent portrait. EF..................................400 Quinarius ALLECTUS; 293-296 AD, Camulodunum, Quinarius, 2.60g. RIC-128, C-83, Glasgow-67. Obv: IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: [V]IRTVS AVG Galley l. with mast, cabin and rudder in stern, four rowers and four oars, waves below; possibly QC in exergue, mostly off flan. VF.......................................................................................................350 IOVI FVLGERATORI for Diocletian DIOCLETIAN; 284-305 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 3.50g. RIC-167 (C), C-289 (Paris, 4 Fr.). Obv: IMP DIOCLE - TIANVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: IOVI - FVLGERATOR[I] around, XXIΓ in exergue (officina 3), Jupiter stepping l., looking back, about to hurl thunderbolt, eagle standing at his feet. Though this interesting type was valued at only 4 francs by Cohen, was called “common” by RIC, and was priced very moderately by Sear-12673, it actually seems to be quite rare, since CoinArchives and the Berk photofile contain not a single specimen. Apart from ours, the only actual specimen we came across was in the Mazzini Collection, pl. LXXIII, 289. However according to Pink’s Gerin Catalogue of 1921, p. 212, nο. 41, the Gerin Collection contained specimens from three different officinae, not only officina Γ like ours but also officinae B and Δ . Near Mint State............................................................................................500 MAXIMIANUS; 286-305 AD, Lugdunum, 286 AD, Antoninianus, 2.68g. RIC437, C-565, Bastien-59 (19 spec.). Obv: IMP C VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: VIRTVS AVGG Hercules standing r. resting l. arm on club, lionskin hanging down beside club, r. hand behind back, the pose of the Hercules Farnese, C=officina 3 in l. field. Mint State...................................................................................................................140 MAXIMIANUS; 286-305 AD, Lugdunum, 287-9 AD, Antoninianus, 3.62g. RIC-462 (S), Bastien-233 (18 spec.), C-654 (3 Fr.). Obv: IMP C MAXIMIANVS P AVG Bust radiate, helmeted, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: VIRTVTI AVGG Victory crowns Hercules who strangles the Nemean lion; behind him, his club diagonally. Ex CNG 45, 18 March 1998, lot 2330. This is a highly unusual coin of Maximianus who of course saw himself as Hercules. Here he shows himself as Hercules strangling the Nemean lion while being crowned for a victory that he had not yet fully achieved. Silver wash. Mint State..........................................300 GALERIUS AS AUGUSTUS; 305-311 AD, Antioch, 308 AD, Reduced Follis, 7.23g. RIC-99 (S), C-213 (30 Fr.). Obv: IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG Head laureate r. Rx: VIRTVS EX - ERCITVS Mars advancing r. holding

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spear in r. hand, shield and trophy over shoulder with l. hand, ANT. in exergue, in r. field crescent above S (officina 6). VF..........................................................250 Defeat of Licinius CONSTANTINE I; 307-337 AD, Constantinople, 327-8 AD, Reduced Follis, 3.14g. RIC-25, officina B=2 (r2), C-319 (3 Fr.). Obv: CONSTANTI - NVS MAX AVG Head r. wearing diadem. Rx: LIBERT - A - S - PVBLICA Victory standing r., head l., on galley r., holding wreath in each hand, CONS in exergue, B in l. field. Libertas arriving by galley, bearing the wreaths of Victory, seems to refer to Constantine’s naval attack on Constantinopolis, his defeat of Licinius, and his restoration of “freedom” to the people of the East. Mint State........................285 URBS ROMA; Heraclea, c. 330-3 AD, Reduced Follis, 2.38g. RIC-119, officina E=5 (r1). Obv: VRBS - ROMA Helmeted bust l. Rx: She-wolf standing l., head r., suckling twins; two stars above, .SMHE in exergue. Mint State.................100 URBS ROMA; Thessalonica, c. 330-6 AD, Reduced Follis, 1.83g. RIC-187 or 229, officina E=5 (c3). Obv: VRBS - ROMA Helmeted bust l. Rx: She-wolf standing l., head r., suckling twins; two stars above, SMTSE in exergue. Mint State...................................................................................................................100 URBS ROMA; Nicomedia, c. 330-5 AD, Reduced Follis, 2.79g. RIC-195, officina Γ=3 (r1). Obv: VRBS - ROMA Helmeted bust of Roma l. Rx: She-wolf standing l., head r., suckling twins; three pellets between two stars above, SMNΓ in exergue. Mint State......................................................................................100 URBS ROMA; Siscia, c. 330-3 AD, Reduced Follis, 2.54g. RIC-222, officina Γ=3 (c3). Obv: VRBS - ROMA Helmeted bust l. Rx: She-wolf standing l., head r., suckling twins; two stars above, .ΓSIS. in exergue. Mint State...................120 URBS ROMA; Trier, 332-333 AD, Reduced Follis, 2.25g. RIC-542, officina S=2 (c3). Obv: VRBS - ROMA Helmeted bust of Roma l., crest and plume on helmet. Rx: Wolf and twins l., two stars above, TR.S in exergue. Ex Berk 94, 16 January 1997, lot 686. Mint State....................................................................120 Barbarous Imitation CONSTANTINE I OR LICINIUS I, BARBAROUS IMITATION; 307337 AD, Barbarous imitation of Siscian Reduced Follis, 3.09g. Cf. Bruck, Kupferprägung, pp. 75-77. Obv: Helmeted, cuirassed bust r., with garbled legend of Constantine I or Licinius I: IMT IIVTNNS IIRMC. Rx: Legend composed of 10 Ns or reversed Ns (replacing the original VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP), Two standing Victories holding shield inscribed V/OT above two dotted semicircles (for VOT/PR), below the shield altar marked X, in exergue mintmark ISISI. Mint State...............................................................................................150 CONSTANTINE II AS CAESAR; 317-337 AD, London, 321 AD, Follis, 3.45g. RIC-216 corr. (c3). Obv: CONSTANTI - NVS IVN N C Radiate, cuirassed bust l., seen from front. Rx: BEATA TRA - NQ[LITAS] (sic) Altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX, globe on altar, three stars above, P-A to either side, PLON in exergue. Mint State......................................................................................125 CONSTANTIUS II; 337-361 AD, Constantinople, 351-55 AD, Siliqua, 1.87g. RIC-102 (S), officina B=2; C-342 (6 Fr.). Obv: D N CONSTAN - TIVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: VOTIS / XXX / MVLTIS / XXXX in four lines within wreath, C.B below. Iridescent toning. Mint State...................................................................................................................450 Unusual Doublestrike CONSTANTIUS II; 337-361 AD, Constantinople, Centenionalis, 4.46g. Cf. RIC-79 (S), officina Z=7. Obv: D N CONSTAN - TIVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: FEL TEMP RE - [PARATIO] Soldier spearing falling horseman who falls forward on neck of horse, CONSZ in exergue, Γ and pellet in field. RIC does not record the pellet in reverse center field, a mark which was also noted on a similar coin of officina Θ=9 in Berk stock, February 2008. The new specimen seems to be of officina Z=7, and was curiously doublestruck on the reverse, possibly both times with the same die, but with a turn of 180 degrees between the two strikes, explaining why CONSZ and the exergue line are repeated upside down at the top of the type. The obverse too was doublestruck, but only with about a 30 degree shift in the angle of the two strikes: note the doubling of the emperor’s pearl diadem and of his eye. aEF.200 JOVIAN; 363-364 AD, Thessalonica, AE 1, 9.16g. RIC-235 (S), officina A=1. Obv: D N IOVIANV - S P F PP AVG Draped and cuirassed bust r., seen from front, wearing laurel and rosette diadem. Rx: VICTORIA - ROMANORVM Emperor standing l., head r., holding labarum and Victory on globe, TESA in exergue. aEF.....................................................................................................175 JOVIAN; 363-364 AD, Thessalonica, AE 3, 3.17g. RIC-239 (S), officina B=2. Obv: D N IOVIANV - S P F PP AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: VOT / V / MVLT / X in wreath, TESB below. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired in Ljubljana, Slovenia, December 2015. Mint State...................................................................................................................100 CONSTANTINE II AS CAESAR; 317-337 AD, Reduced follis, Heraclea, 318-20 AD, 4.32g. RIC-20, officina E=5 (c2). Obv: D N FL CL CONSTANTINVS NOB C Bust laureate, draped l. holding mappa, globe, and scepter. Rx: PROVIDEN - TIAE CAESS Camp gate with three turrets, MHTE in exergue. Mint State..........................................................................................100 CONSTANTIUS II; 337-361 AD, Lugdunum, 360-1 AD, Reduced Siliqua, 2.20g. RIC-214 (C), C-259 (6 Fr.). Obv: D N CONSTAN - TIVS P F AVG Pearldiademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: VICTORIA - DD NN AVG Victory advancing l. holding wreath and palm, LVG in exergue. This coin was struck by Julian II after his proclamation as Augustus in Gaul, but while he still recognized Constantius II as joint emperor. VF........................................275

302. VALENS; 364-378 AD, Nicomedia, 367-375 AD, Siliqua, 2.04g. RIC-22b (S). Obv: D N VALENS - P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: VOT / X / MVLT / XX in laurel wreath, SMN in exergue. VF.... ..........................................................................................................................200 303. HONORIUS; 393-423 AD, Milan, 388-93 AD, Siliqua, 1.52g. RIC-26 (S), C-63 (6 Fr.). Obv: D N HONORI - VS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: VOT / V / MVLT / X in wreath, MDPS in exergue. Some iridescent blue toning. Mint State...........................................................400 304. LEO I; 457-474 AD, Constantinople, AE 4, 1.19g. Obv. legend var. of RIC-674 (C3). Obv: D N LEO P F (the F looking more like a Λ) AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: Lion crouching l., head r., tail raised, within wreath; no legend; mintmark CO[N] in exergue, interrupting the wreath. aVF......................................................................................................100 BYZANTINE SILVER 305. NICEPHORUS II; 963-969 AD. Constantinople, Miliaresion, 3.10g. Sear1781, DO-6. Obv: +IhSuS XRI - STUS nICA* Cross crosslet on globe above two steps; at center, medallion of four lobes containing facing bust of Nicephorus, with short beard, wearing crown and loros and dividing the inscription n/I-C/F; triple border ornamented with eight equally spaced globules. Rx: +nICHF’/En XW AVTO/CRAT’ EVSEb’/bASILEVS/RWMAIW’ in five lines; cross made up of five dots and flanked by dashes above and below; triple border, as on obverse. aEF....................................................................................................................260 306. JOHN VIII, 1423-1448 AD BROCKAGE; Constantinople, Stavrata, 6.66g. Sear-2563. Obv: Facing bust of Christ wearing halo and holding Gospels. Rx: Same, incuse. Ex CNG 54, 14 June 2000, lot 76. This coin is a brockage, happily of the portrait which is extremely sharp. Choice EF.........................................650 307. JOHN VIII, 1423-1448 AD BROCKAGE; Constantinople, Half-stavrata, 3.25g. Sear-2565. Obv: Facing bust of Christ wearing halo and holding Gospels. Rx: Same, incuse. Ex CNG 54, 14 June 2000, lot 77. Brockage, again with a sharp portrait. EF...............................................................................................650 ROMAN REPUNLICAN BRONZE 308. AES GRAVE; 225-217 BC, Aes Grave, 300.0g. Crawford-35/1. Obv: Laureate head of bearded Janus. Rx: Prow of ship r.; I above prow. EF......................2500 309. ANONYMOUS; After 211 BC, Semis, 14.88g. Cr-56/3, Syd-143a. Obv: Head of Saturn r., S behind. Rx: Prow r., S above, ROMA below. Beautiful medium green patination. Choice EF..............................................................................285 ROMAN IMPERIAL BRONZE Medallic As 310. DIVUS AUGUSTUS MEDALLIC AS; Rome, under Tiberius, 34-7 AD, Medallic As, 25.94g. Paris-140; Mittag, Römische Medaillons, Tib 2 (p. 121) and Tib XI (p. 194). Obv: DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER Head radiate l. Rx: S - C to l. and r. of Eagle standing front on globe, wings spread, head r. Ordinary asses of these types were struck in large numbers at the end of the reign of Tiberius. Specimens on oversize flans like ours were perhaps produced as New Year’s gifts, and thus as precursors of the large bronze medallions regularly struck for that purpose from the reign of Hadrian on. Our oversize example may be just the fourth known, and compares as follows with the two in Paris: Paris 139, 36 mm, 58.81 g Our coin, 33-35 mm, 25.94 g Paris 140, 32-33 mm, 23.09 g Our piece is struck in red copper, so might have been meant as a two-As piece or copper dupondius; the same could apply to Paris 140, whereas Paris 139 might be a four-As piece or copper sestertius. Unfortunately the size and weight of the fourth recorded oversize piece, reported to be in Milan, have not been published. This is an exceptional coin, possibly produced for a New Year’s gift. Highly desirable less than five recorded. VF............................................................2000 Wonderful Portrait 311. AUGUSTUS, DIVUS; Rome, c. 22-23 AD, under Tiberius, Dupondius, 12.76g. BM-141, Paris-145, C-242 (2 Fr.), RIC-77 (R). Obv: DIVVS AVG[VSTVS PAT] ER Head radiate l. Rx: Victory flying l. holding shield inscribed SPQR, S - C across upper field. Undervalued by Cohen at only two francs; this dupondius is rare. This is one of the most beautiful portraits of Augustus created, especially very close to his death. A few minor pits in the reverse field. Choice EF.......2400 312. AGRIPPA; Died 12 BC, Rome, Struck under Caligula, 37-41 AD, As, 10.59g. BM (Tiberius)-161, Paris-77, C-3, RIC-58. Obv: M AGRIPPA L - F - COS - III Head l. wearing rostral crown. Rx: S - C Neptune standing l. holding dolphin and trident. VF........................................................................................................500 313. TIBERIUS; 14-37 AD, Rome, 36-7 AD, As, 10.94g. RIC-64 (S), BMC-135, Paris-122, C-14 corr. Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IM[P VIII] Head laureate l. Rx: PONTIF - MAX TR - POT XXXIIX large S C to l. and r. of rudder placed vertically across banded globe; small globe at base of rudder. Fine....250 314. TIBERIUS AS CAESAR; 3-14 AD, Lugdunum, 12-14 AD, As, 10.51g. BM585, Paris-1769, C-37, RIC-245. Obv: [TI CAE]SAR AVGVST F IMPERAT VII Head laureate r. Rx: ROM ET AV[G] Altar of Roma and Augustus at Lugdunum. Ex Davissons 14, 15 November 2000, lot 219. VF..........................................750 315. DRUSUS; Rome, 22-3 AD, As, 10.61g. BM-99, RIC-45, Paris-78, C-2. Obv: DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG [N] Head bare l. Rx: PONTIF TRIBVN POTEST ITER around large S C. Ex Davissons 28, December 2009, lot 103. Fine.....................................................................................................385 316. CALIGULA; 37-41 AD, Rome, ca. 37-8 AD, As, 9.38g. BM-46, C-27, Paris-54, RIC-38. Obv: C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT Head bare l.

Rx: VESTA S - C, Vesta seated l. holding patera and scepter. aEF.................650 317. CALIGULA; 37-41 AD, Rome, 37-8 AD, As, 11.46g. BM-46, C-27, Paris-54, RIC-38. Obv: C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT Head bare l. Rx: VESTA S - C Vesta seated l. holding patera and scepter. Ex Davissons 13, Spring 2000, lot 106. aEF................................................................................550 318. CALIGULA; 37-41 AD, Rome, 39/40 AD, As, 11.10g. BM-59, Paris-105, C-28, RIC-47 (S). Obv: C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR P III P P Head bare l. Rx: VESTA S - C Vesta seated l. holding patera and slanting scepter. Scarce with this date; most surviving VESTA asses date from Caligula’s first tribunician year, with TR POT in obverse legend. Bold VF............................485 River Patina 319. CLAUDIUS I; 41-54 AD, Branch Mint, 41-2 AD, Dupondius, 12.92g. Von Kaenel pl. 28-9, 1546-57; BM-138, pl. 35.5. Obv: Bare head of Claudius l., no P P in legend. Rx: CERES - [AVGVSTA] on l. and r., SC in exergue, Ceres seated l. holding wheat ears and slanting lighted torch. This coin belongs to “Mint D” striking middle bronzes only that was first distinguished by H.-M. von Kaenel, Münzprägung. .des Claudius. In Cohen, BMC, RIC, and Giard’s Paris catalogue, this and Claudius’ other provincial mints are either included under “Rome” or misclassified as “imitations”. This rather unusual coin with an exquisite reverse has a river patina, which means it was buried under the sands of the river for millennia and came out with its original Roman color. EF...............................385 320. CLAUDIUS I; 41-54 AD, Rome, 41-2 AD, As, 10.96g. RIC-95; C-13; von Kaenel-1648-9, pl. 32. Obv: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP Head bare l. Rx: CONSTANTIAE - AVGVSTI S - C Constantia, helmeted, wearing tunic and cloak, standing l., raising r. hand before face and holding long scepter in l. Struck at a branch mint, probably located in Spain, Gaul, or northern Italy; not distinguished from Rome in RIC or Giard’s Paris catalogue. VF / EF......385 321. CLAUDIUS I; 41-54 AD, Rome, 1-6/12 Jan. 42 AD, Quadrans, 3.26g. RIC-88 (R3); Paris-191; von Kaenel-Type 65; Elmer, Num. Zeitschrift 67, 1934, p. 27. Obv: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG Three-legged modius. Rx: PON M TR P IMP COS II around large S C. Rare. The narrow dating of twelve days or less depends on the fact that Claudius is already COS II (1 Jan. 42) but not yet P P (assumed 6-12 Jan.). EF...................................................................................300 322. ANTONIA; Rome, Under Claudius, 41-2 AD, Dupondius, 13.26g. C-6; RIC-92; BM-166; Paris-147, pl. XXIV (same obv. die). Obv: ANTONIA - AVGVSTA Bust draped r. Rx: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP S - C Togate Claudius standing l. holding ladle and roll. Ex CNG 41, 19 March 1997, lot 1752. Sharp portrait. aEF............................................................................................750 River Patina and Exquisite Portrait 323. ANTONIA; Branch Mint, Under Claudius, 41-2 AD, Dupondius, 12.58g. Von Kaenel-pl. XXX. 1587-90. Obv: ANTONIA - AVGVSTA Bust draped r. Rx: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP S - C Togate Claudius standing l. holding ladle and roll. This coin belongs to “Mint D” striking middle bronzes only that was first distinguished by H.-M. von Kaenel, Münzprägung. .des Claudius. In Cohen, BMC, RIC, and Giard’s Paris catalogue, this and Claudius’ other provincial mints are either included under “Rome” or misclassified as “imitations”. It is rare for us to have two river patinated coins in the same sale. This coin has some roughness through the neck of Antonia. Some wear on the reverse, possibly from striking. Head of Claudius weakly struck on reverse. Looking carefully at the coin, the portrait is quite exquisite and one of the finest we have ever seen. We can thank the river for not corroding this wonderful portrait which remains intact. EF / gVF.......................................................... 1100 324. GERMANICUS; Rome, Struck under Caligula, 37-41 AD, Dupondius, 12.94g. BM-93, Paris-140, C-7 (3 Fr.), RIC-57. Obv: GERMANICV[S] / CAESAR Germanicus in quadriga r. Rx: [S]IGNIS - RECE[PT] / DEVICTIS - GERM / S - C (‘He conquered the Germans and won back the lost standards’) Germanicus standing l. raising r. arm and holding eagle-tipped scepter in l. “The reference is to the triumph celebrated by Germanicus on May 26, A.D. 17, in commemoration of his German victories, during which standards lost by Varus had been recovered” (BMC, p. cxlvii). Caligula, who struck the coin, was a son of Germanicus. Fine. ..........................................................................................................................350 Obverse Only 325. NERO CLAUDIUS DRUSUS; Died 9 BC, Rome, Western Branch Mint, Struck by his son Claudius, 41-42 AD, Sestertius, 26.01g. RIC-93; Paris-130, pl. XXIII. Obv: NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERM[ANICVS IMP] Bare head l. Rx: [TI] CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG [P M TR P] IMP S C Claudius seated l. on curule chair resting on globe, holding branch and resting hand on lap; weapons and armor lying around. The obverse of this coin shows an exquisite portrait, while the reverse has suffered horribly from its contact with the earth. gVF / Poor...................................................................................................................450 326. AGRIPPINA I; Rome, 43-44 AD, Minted under Claudius, Sestertius, 27.06g. BM-219, Paris-236, C-3 (8 Fr.), RIC-102. Obv: AGRIPPINA M F GERMANICI CAES[ARIS] Bust draped r. Rx: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P around large S C. Fine.....................................................................400 327. NERO; 54-68 AD, Rome, 65-66 AD, Sestertius, 27.10g. BM-173, C-262, Paris-369, RIC-273. Obv: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG - GER P M [TR P IMP P P] Head laureate r. Rx: ROMA in exergue, S - C across field, Roma seated l. on cuirass and shields, placing r. foot on helmet and holding Victory and parazonium. Good............................................................................................400 328. NERO; 54-68 AD, Rome, 65-6 AD, As, 10.55g. BM-225, Paris-397, C-142 (2 Fr.), RIC-300. Obv: NERO CAESAR AV - G GERM IMP Head laureate r. Rx:

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Obv: IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VIII Head radiate r. Rx: CE - RES - AVGVST S - C Ceres, veiled, standing l. holding two wheat ears and long torch. Bold portrait. Fine...........................................400 JULIA TITI; Rome, 80-81 AD, Dupondius, 10.90g. BM-258; C-18 (8 Fr.); RIC-398 (C); Paris-274, pl. LXXXVI (same dies). Obv: IVLIA IMP T AVG F AVGVSTA Bust draped r., hair gathered in large chignon at top of back of head. Rx: VESTA in exergue, S - C across field, Vesta seated l. holding Palladium and transverse scepter. The same reverse die was also used to strike dupondii of Titus himself dated COS VIII, 80-81 AD: Paris-204, pl. LXXXII. Fine..................300 DOMITIAN; 81-96 AD, Rome, 85 AD, As, 9.08g. RIC-305 (C3), BM-316, Paris-339, C-417. Obv: IM[P] CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XI Bust laureate r., aegis with Medusa head on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: SALVTI above, AVGVSTI in exergue, S - C in fields, altar enclosure with three steps and two doors. VF...................................................................................300 Victory Shields DOMITIAN; 81-96 AD, Rome, 86 AD, As, 12.11g. RIC-495 (C), BM-392A. Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM - COS XII CENS PER P P Bust laurate r., aegis with Medusa head and snakes on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: S - C Two oblong shields crossed over crossed trumpets and spears, and vexillum upright. Apparently scarce as As with COS XII: not in Cohen or the Paris collection, and the BM only acquired its specimen in 1950, from the L.A. Lawrence Collection. This is an excellent As in powerful EF condition and green patination with desirable images of shields, trumpets, and spears as well as a vexillum. Highly desirable and rare in this condition. EF.............................. 1150 Burning Dacian Arms TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, c. 104/5-107 AD, Dupondius, 11.84g. Woytek, MIR-201bB (6 spec.); C-414 (3 Fr.); RIC-597. Obv: COS V, bust radiate r. with fold of cloak on front shoulder. Rx: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI S - C Pax standing l., applying torch to heap of Dacian arms at her feet, and holding cornucopia. A few minor isolated pits. Near Mint State..........................................................500 TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, c. 106-7 AD, Dupondius, 14.70g. Woytek, MIR251c (14 spec.); RIC-487; C-389 (3 Fr.). Obv: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Bust radiate r., aegis on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: SPQR OPTIMP PRINCIPI S - C Helmeted Roma standing l. holding Victory and spear, Dacian kneeling r. before her and raising arms in supplication. Green patination. Choice EF.......................................................685 TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, c. 112-3 AD, Dupondius, 12.85g. Woytek, MIR445a, var. 2 (2 spec.), RIC-605, C-12 (M. l’abbé Marchant, 3 Fr.). Obv: COS VI, head radiate r. Rx: ALIM ITAL in exergue, SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI around, Annona standing r., head l., holding wheat ears above small togate figure at feet, and cornucopia with tip turned from body. The reverse commemorates Trajan’s Alimenta Italiae, a program that used money derived from land mortgages to pay for the sustenance of poor children. Choice EF...............................................650 TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, c. 112-3 AD, Dupondius, 11.71g. Woytek, MIR468b (10 spec.), pl. 93 (same rev. die); RIC-623; C-126 (3 Fr.). Obv: COS VI, Bust radiate r., fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: DACIA AVGVST around, PROVINCIA / S C in exergue, Dacia holding standard seated l. on rocks, before her two children, one holding grapes, the other wheat ears. Mint State..........................................................................................................600 TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, 112-4 AD, Dupondius, 10.85g. BM-992; bust var. of C-146 and RIC-626; Woytek, MIR-481v (34 spec.). Obv: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG [GER DAC P M TR P COS] VI P P Bust radiate, draped r., seen from side. Rx: [F]ELICITAS AV[GVST] S - C Felicitas standing l. holding short winged caduceus and cornucopia. Bright green patination. Slight roughness in places on edge. Mint State...........................................................600 TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, 114-6 AD, Dupondius, 14.51g. BM-1027, C-353, RIC-674, Woytek-535v (72 spec.). Obv: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P Bust radiate, draped r., seen from side. Rx: SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS S - C Felicitas standing l. holding short caduceus and cornucopia. Ex CNG E317, 18 December 2013, lot 287. Exquisite dark green patination. Near Mint State...........................................1250 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Sestertius, Rome, c. 121-3 AD, 22.85g. RIC-652 (C2), BM-1264 corr. 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Rx: COS - III S - C Fides standing r. holding wheat ears downwards and dish of fruit before face. Some encrustation on reverse. EF...400 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Rome, c. 119-23 AD, Quadrans, 3.10g. RIC-623 (S), BM-1278, Strack-579 (2 spec.), C-1166 (5 Fr.). Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIA - N HADRIANVS AVG Eagle standing l., head r., wings spread. Rx: P - M TR P CO - S III around, S C in lower field, Winged thunderbolt. EF.............................275 Exquisite Double Portrait ANTONINUS PIUS AND MARCUS AURELIUS; Rome, 140-4 AD, Sestertius, 34.16g. Strack-914 (4 spec.), C-34 (no source cited), BM-1209 note and RIC-1212 (both citing Cohen). Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS P P TR P COS III Laureate head of Antoninus Pius r. Rx: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS Draped and cuirassed bust of Marcus Caesar r., head bare. Ex CNG E410, 29 November 2017, lot 282. Rare with Marcus’ bust draped and cuirassed on reverse. Overweight specimen. This exquisite sestertius shows flawless portraits of Antoninus Pius and the young Marcus Aurelius. Virtually untouched, this is one of the most beautiful examples of this highly desired pair of portraits of two of Rome’s finest emperors. This coin, based on its looks and surfaces, no doubt was in one of the famous sales of Europe from 1900-1930, but we have so far been unable to discover its pedigree. Mint State.............................................4850 ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Rome, 140-4 AD, Sestertius, 22.61g. RIC622; BM-1283, pl. 30.3; C-699 (12 Fr.). Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS P P TR P COS III Head laureate r. Rx: ROMAE - [AETERNAE] around, S C in exergue, Ten-columned façade of Hadrian’s Temple of Roma and Venus, with a standing figure in front of the outer column on each side, and with a pellet but no cult statue in the space between the two central columns. aVF..............................750 ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Rome, 154 AD, Sestertius, 26.78g. BM1963 note, RIC-929, C-543. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS P P TR P XVIII Head laureate r. Rx: LIB[ERT]AS - COS IIII S - C Libertas standing l. holding cap and scepter. aEF.........................................................................................800 ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Rome, 140-4 AD, Dupondius, 14.67g. BM1336 note; bust var. of C-404 corr. and RIC-660a. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS P P TR P COS III Bust radiate r., fold of cloak on front shoulder. Rx: GENI - O - SENATVS S - C Togate Genius of the Senate standing l. holding branch and scepter. From the same obverse die as the coin cited for this bust variety in BMC: Santamaria, 16 January 1924, lot 375. gVF.....................................................375 FAUSTINA I, DIVA; Died 140 AD, Rome, Dupondius (judging from fabric), 12.58g. BM-1417 (Tinchant Gift, 1937), C-258 (6 Fr.), RIC-1191B. Obv: DIVA AVG - FAVSTINA Bust draped r. Rx: PIET - AVG around, S C in exergue, Altar enclosure with doors, garlanded and with flame rising from center of roof. The altar enclosure shown was doubtless one of the honors voted to Faustina I after her death in 140 AD. Rare with only AVG not AVGVSTA in obverse legend: Strack-1253 cites only three such examples, in Paris, Stuttgart, and St. Petersburg; the BM acquired a fourth in 1937. gVF / EF................................450 ANONYMOUS ISSUE, HADRIAN TO ANTONINUS PIUS; Rome, c. 117-161 AD, Quadrans, 3.26g. C-7, RIC-7. Obv: Helmeted head of Minerva r. Rx: S - C Owl standing r., head facing. EF......................................................350 MARCUS AURELIUS AS CAESAR; 139-161 AD, Rome, 140-4 AD, Sestertius, 20.96g. BM-1397, C-392 (6 Fr.), RIC-1232a. Obv: AVRELIVS CAE - SAR AVG PII F COS Head bare r. Rx: [IV]VEN - TAS S - C Goddess of Youth standing l. dropping grain of incense on candelabrum altar and holding patera. VF......................................................................................................................550 MARCUS AURELIUS; 161-180 AD, Rome, 172 AD, Sestertius, 26.14g. BMC-1413 note, RIC-1024, bust var. of C-215 (10 Fr.). Obv: M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVI Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: [GER]MANIA SVBACTA IMP VI CO[S III] S - C Trophy, at the base of which a mourning captive sits l. among captured arms. Rather unusual reverse. VF.....................750 Restitutor Italiae MARCUS AURELIUS; 161-180 AD, Rome, 173 AD, Sestertius, 23.20g. BM1449, C-538 (10 Fr.), RIC-1077. Obv: M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVII Head laureate r. Rx: RESTITVTORI [ITALIAE] - [IMP VI] COS III around, S C in exergue, Marcus in military dress and holding spear, standing l. and extending r. hand to raise Italia kneeling before him, turreted and holding globe. Some legend missing from soft striking on reverse, as well as head of emperor. 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The style of the coins, however, proves that their dies were cut by engravers of the mint of Rome. VF.............................................................................................500 358. ANONYMOUS MINES COIN; Time of Trajan-Marcus Aurelius, Quadrans, 1.96g. BM-1854 (Hadrian), C-1516 (Hadrian, 25 Fr.). Obv: Draped bust of Diana r., quiver on shoulder. Rx: META[L D]ELM Stag standing l. EF...................475 359. ANONYMOUS MINES COIN; Rome, Period of Trajan-Marcus Aurelius (98180 AD), Quadrans, 3.10g. BM (Hadrian)-1858, C (Hadrian)-1514 (30 Fr.). Obv: RO - MA Bust of Roma, helmeted, draped, r., seen from side. Rx: DAR - DA NI[C]I Woman standing l. holding wheat ears. “[The] ‘Dardanici’ coins belong to the silver mines of Kopaonik and Pristina in Serbia” (BMC p. cix, note 1). The style of the coins, however, proves that their dies were cut by engravers of the mint of Rome. VF.............................................................................................450 360. ANONYMOUS MINES COIN; Time of Marcus Aurelius, Quadrans, 3.12g. BMC IV-p. 687. Obv: Laureate, draped bust r., seen from side (male or female?). Rx: METAL / AVRELIA / NIS in three lines within laurel wreath. Mint State..... ..........................................................................................................................850 361. ANONYMOUS MINES COIN; Time of Marcus Aurelius, Quadrans, 2.40g. Woytek, Metalla-Prägungen p. 41, IX. Obv: Radiate, draped bust of Sol r. Rx: METAL / AVRELIA / NIS in three lines within laurel wreath. aEF................300 362. AELIUS AS CAESAR; 136-138 AD, Rome, As (red copper), 11.01g. RIC2692 (S), BM-1927, C-64 (8 Fr.). Rx: TR PO - T - COS II S - C Fortuna-Spes standing l., holding flower in r. hand and in l. hand both cornucopia with tip turned away from her body and the top of a rudder which rests on the ground behind her. VF..................................................................................................300 363. FAUSTINA II; Rome, c. 147-8 AD, Sestertius, 25.07g. BM-2148, C-268, RIC-1388b. Obv: FAVSTINAE AVG - PII AVG FIL Draped bust r. Rx: VENVS around, S - C across field, Venus standing l. holding apple and resting l. hand on rudder set on ground, around which dolphin coils. Beautiful portrait. Some wear on hair of empress. EF......................................................................................950 364. FAUSTINA II, DIVA; Died 175 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 25.54g. BM-1577, C-74 (30 Fr.), RIC-1704. Obv: DIVA FAV - STINA PIA Bust draped r. Rx: CONSE - CRATIO S - C Throne with seat cover seen from front, scepter leaning diagonally against throne from l. to r., before throne peacock standing front, head r., tail spread. Exquisite portrait of empress. Wonderful type. Choice EF......2000 365. LUCIUS VERUS; 161-169 AD, Rome, 165 AD, As, 11.40g. BM-1269, RIC1417, C-120. Obv: L - VERVS AVG - ARMENIACVS Head laureate r. Rx: [LIBERAL] - AVG TR P VI IMP II COS II Liberalitas standing l. holding coin counter and cornucopia. Ex CNG E298, 13 March 2013, lot 386. The reverse type commemorates Marcus and Verus’ second distribution of money to the people of Rome. VF.........................................................................................................400 366. LUCILLA; Rome, Sestertius, 23.35g. RIC-1765; C-74; BMC-p. 578, *. Obv: LVCILLA - AVGVSTA Bust draped r. Rx: VENVS S - C Venus standing l. holding apple and scepter. Fine........................................................................365 Palladium 367. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Rome, 195 AD, As, 15.48g. C-392, RIC-685, BM-550A. Obv: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP IIII Head laureate r. Rx: P M TR P III COS II P P S - C Minerva (Palladium) standing l. holding shield and spear. Overweight specimen. aVF / aEF...................................................450 368. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Rome, 211 AD, As, 11.78g. BM-262, pl. 61.8 (same rev. die); C-155 (3 Fr.); RIC-810. Obv: SEVERVS PIVS - AVG BRIT Head laureate r. Rx: FORT RED P M TR P XIX COS III P P S C Fortuna Redux seated l. holding rudder and cornucopia, wheel under seat. The reverse type looks forward to Septimius’ safe return from Britain to Rome, but the emperor died at York in February 211. From the Phil Peck Collection. aEF...475 369. JULIA MAMAEA; Rome, 232-5 AD, Dupondius, 9.05g. RIC-678. Obv: IVLIA MAMA - EA AVGVSTA Draped bust r. on crescent, wearing stephane. Rx: FELICITAS PVBLICA S C Felicitas seated l., holding caduceus and cornucopia. VF.................................................................................................500 370. MAXIMINUS I THRAX; 235-238 AD, Rome, 236-8 AD, Sestertius, 23.39g. BM-139, C-13, RIC-78. Obv: MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r., third portrait with hooked nose and protruding chin. Rx: F[I] DES MIL[IT]VM S - C Fides standing l. holding two standards. EF / VF.....450 371. MAXIMINUS I THRAX; 235-238 AD, Rome, 236-8 AD, Sestertius, 17.96g. BM-148, RIC-81, C-38. Obv: MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: PAX - AVGVSTI S - C Pax standing l. holding branch and transverse scepter. Ex Berk 24, 15 February 1983, lot 221 Obverse slightly doublestruck, portrait in high relief. EF / VF....................................................450 372. PUPIENUS; 238 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 19.32g. BM-11, C-15 (15 Fr.), RIC-14 (S). Obv: IMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed

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RIC-176a (S), C-76 (5 Fr., citing a private coll.). Obv: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: LAET FVNDATA S - C Laetitia standing l., l. foot on prow, holding patera and rudder. Mint State........................................650 HERENNIA ETRUSCILLA; Rome, Sestertius, 14.49g. RIC-136b (R), C-22 (8 Fr.). Obv: HERENNIA ETRVSCILLA AVG Bust draped r. wearing stephane, later ridged hairdo. Rx: PVD[ICIT]IA AVG around, S C in exergue, Pudicitia seated l., veiled, holding end of veil in r. hand, transverse scepter in l. hand. VF. ..........................................................................................................................250 TREBONIANUS GALLUS; 251-253 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 17.00g. RIC122a (S), C-119. Obv: IMP CAES C VIBIVS TREBONIANVS GALLV[S AVG] Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: SALVS AV - GG S - C Salus standing l., extending patera to snake rising from altar and holding cornucopia. Scarce early type on sestertii: only seven specimens in Guelma hoard. Excellent portrait. VF / Fine....................................................................................................................400 Aemillian AEMILIAN; 253 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 26.48g. RIC-54a, C-67 (100 Fr.). Obv: IMP CAES AEMILIANVS P F AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: VOTIS / DECENNA / LIBVS / S C in laurel wreath. VF.............................1350 Extremely Rare As AEMILIAN; 253 AD, Rome, As, 5.91g. Obv. legend var. of RIC-42b = C-67 (Vienna, 60 Fr.). Obv: IMP CAES AE[M]ILIANVS [P F AVG] Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: VOTIS / DECENNA / LIBVS / S C in four lines within laurel wreath. Middle bronzes of Aemilian are all very rare, being barely represented in even very large collections. The Hohenkubin middle bronze collection, for example, sold by Lanz Graz in 1974, contained only two such pieces, one dupondius and one As, the As having been acquired from the famous Trau Sale of 1935. Our VOTIS As combined with Aemilian’s first obverse legend may even be an unpublished variety; Cohen reported such an As only with Aemilian’s second obverse legend, in the Vienna collection. Slightly rough surfaces. EF.......................................................................................................950 Triumphal Arch POSTUMUS; 260-268 AD, Double Sestertius, 24.01g. Bastien-142b-d, pl. XXIX (same rev. die); RIC-118; C-47 (20 Fr.). Obv: IMP C M C[A]SS [L]AT POSTVMVS P F AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: FELICITAS in pediment of arch, AVG in exergue, Triumphal arch, surmounted by trophy between two seated captives, l. and r. of the captives two elongated curving objects like upright recurve bows, traditionally called “palms”. Green patination. Some areas of flat striking. VF........................................................700 POSTUMUS; 260-268 AD, Cologne, Reduced Double Sestertius, 17.83g. RIC143. Obv: IMP [C M] CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG Radiate bust r. Rx: LAET[ITIA] around, AVG in exergue, Stylized galley l. in waves. EF..........575 POSTUMUS; 260-268 AD, Double Sestertius, 27.92g. RIC-143, C-177, Bastien-386 (similar overstrikes). Obv: IM[P C M CASS LAT POS]TVM[VS P F AVG] Radiate draped, cuirassed bust of Postumus r., seen from front, overstruck on large laureate right-facing portrait of Hadrian, only visible in outline. Rx: [LAETI]TIA around, AVG (faint) in exergue, Stylized galley l. in waves, without traces of Hadrian’s original reverse type. Highly unusual. Probably overstruck on portrait of Hadrian which shadows behind Postumus’ image. Fine / Good......400 GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, Rome, 265-8 AD, Double Sestertius, 11.87g. RIC-p. 361, 2 (R), C-334 (12 Fr.), Göbl-702h (33 spec.). Obv: [GENIV]S P R Head of Genius of the Roman People, but with facial features of Gallienus, radiate and wearing mural crown. Rx: INT / VRB above and below large S C, all in wreath. Rare: the corpus published by D. Yonge, “The So-Called Interregnum Coinage”, Num. Chronicle 139, 1979, includes 71 specimens of this coin from 23 obverse and 22 reverse dies. The radiate crown on the obverse indicates that this is a double sestertius; the same types were also struck as a sestertius, on somewhat lighter flans and with a laurel wreath replacing the radiate crown. The precise dating and occasion of these remarkable anonymous bronze coins is uncertain: Gallienus seem to be assimilated to the Spirit of the Roman People, and the wreath on the reverse may have been voted to him by the Senate on the occasion of his entrance into Rome, though it is difficult to propose a satisfactory expansion of the abbreviated words INT VRB. In RIC these coins are wrongly assigned to the interregnum following the death of Aurelian in 275 AD: the regular bronze coinage had ended by that time and the few rare pieces that were still struck are of a different style and module. Olive patination. VF / EF.....850 BYZANTINE COPPER ANASTASIUS I; 491-518 AD. Constantinople, Follis, 18.89g. Berk-9, Sear-19, MIB-27. Obv: D N ANASTA - SIVS PP AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: Large M between two stars; above, cross; beneath,

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The two eyes on the portrait of Justinian, one can strangely call unusually sharp. Very few of these coins survive; only three specimens of this officina including ours, and less than 50 of all the folles of Antioch. Fine / VF.............................................................................1500 JUSTINIAN I; 527-565 AD. Constantinople, Year 13 = 539/40 AD, Follis, 23.52g. Berk-217, MIB-95, Sear-163. Obv: D N IVSTINI - ANVS PP AVI 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/III; above, cross; beneath officina letter Γ=3; in exergue, mintmark CON. Ex Gemini XII, 11 January 2015, lot 451. Mint State........................................................900 JUSTINIAN I; 527-565 AD. Nicomedia, Year 13 = 539/40 AD, Follis, 23.29g. Berk-227, MIB-113, Sear-201. Obv: D N IVSTINI - ANVS PP AVI 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/I; above, cross; beneath officina letter B=2; in exergue, mintmark NIK. Mint State......950 JUSTINIAN I; 527-565 AD. Nicomedia, Year 13 = 540/1 AD, Follis, 22.90g. Berk-227, MIB-113 (only 1 recorded). Obv: Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger and shield; cross r. in field. Rx: Large M, cross above. VF......................................................................................................................300 JUSTINIAN I; 527-565 AD. Antioch/Theoupolis, Half Follis (20 Nummi), 8.49g. Berk-152, MIB-135, Sear-225. Obv: oN IVSTINI - ANVS PP AVG Emperor enthroned facing, holding long scepter and cross on globe. Rx: Large K, to l. long cross dividing mint name T-H/E-U/O/P; to r. officina letter Γ. VF...250 Revolt REVOLT OF THE HERACLII; 608-610 AD. Alexandretta, Year 14=610 AD, Follis, 8.61g. Berk-535, MIB-16b, DO-17, Sear-723. Obv: dmN ERACLI[O CON]SULII Frontal busts of Heraclius and his father the exarch wearing crowns with pendilia and consular robes; above, cross. Rx: Large M between A/N/N/O and X/IIII; above, cross; beneath, A; in exergue AΛ[EXANΔ]. Ex CNG E323, 26 March 2014, lot 481. Earthen encrustation over a dark olive patination. aEF 1750 HERACLIUS AND HERACLIUS CONSTANTINE; 610-641 AD. Seleucia, Year 6 or 7=615/6 or 616/7 AD, Overstruck Follis, 12.46g. Berk-574, MIB-192, Sear-844. Obv: Facing busts of the two emperors, the father larger than his son. On upper r. A/N/N/O, surviving from the rev. legend of the undertype. Rx: Large M, between A/N/N/O on l. and G or GI on r.; christogram above, illegible officina letter below; mintmark [SELISU] in exergue is off flan. On upper r. D N, surviving from the obv. legend of the undertype. Overstruck on an earlier follis. aVF..............................................................................................300 CONSTANS II; 641-668 AD. Syracuse, Follis, 3.17g. Berk-697, DO-181, Sear1110. Obv: No legend, Constans, with long beard, and Constantine IV, beardless, standing facing, both wearing crowns; Constans holds long cross, Constantine holds globus cruciger. Rx: Large M with monogram above, SCL in exergue, flanked by standing figures of Heraclius and Tiberius. Green patination. Good VF......................................................................................................................200 CONSTANTINE IV; 668-685 AD. Syracuse, Follis, 5.15g. Berk-741, MIB106, Sear-1208. Obv: No legend, Bust facing, with short beard, wearing crown and holding spear and shield. Rx: Large M between facing, standing figures of Heraclius and Tiberius, each wearing crown and holding cross on globe; above M, [TKW] monogram (off flan); in exergue, SCL. Sharp portrait. EF.............200 JUSTINIAN II; First Reign, 685-695 AD. Syracuse, 8th Indiction = 694/5 AD, Follis, 3.01g. Berk-779, MIB-72, DO-63, Sear-1303. Obv: Standing figure of emperor dressed in elaborate robe and crown and holding akakia and globus cruciger; on either side of him, palm with star above. Rx: Large M with monogram TNA above, INΔ to l., [+H+] to r. and [SCL] in exergue. Ex Gemini VII, 9 January 2011, lot 982; with printed auction ticket. EF..........................600 Sear Plate Coin LEONTIUS; 795-708 AD. Constantinople, Year 1=695/6 AD, Follis, 8.80g. Berk-786, MIB-32, DO-5, Sear-1334 (this coin illustrated). Obv: [D LEON PE AV] Facing bust of emperor, bearded, wearing crown and loros, and holding cross on globe; in field r., cross. Rx: Large M between A/N/N/O and A (?); cross above and officina letter A below. Areas of soft striking and poor centering. VF... ..........................................................................................................................500 JUSTINIAN II; Second Reign, 705-711 AD. Syracuse, Follis, 2.67g. Berk-810, MIB-47, DO-20, Sear-1436. Obv: No legend, Bust of Justinian II facing with short beard, wearing crown and loros, holding cross potent on three steps in r. hand, and cross on globe in l. hand. Rx: Large M between two crosses, TAN monogram above, SCL in exergue. EF............................................................600 PHILIPPICUS OVERSTRUCK ON JUSTINIAN II; 711-713 AD. Constantinople, Year 1=711/12 AD, Follis, 3.74g. Berk-819, MIB-21, Sear-1455.

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Obv: Bust of emperor facing, with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys, holding cross on globe with r. hand; to r., cross; to l., beginning of legend, D N A. . Rx: Large K between [A/N/N/O] and /I/, cross above, [officina letter] below. Ex Freeman & Sear MBS 6, lot 125; ex Goldberg sale, 29 October 2009, lot 528 (Christov Family Collection). Highly irregular flan which is not unusual for this reign. VF.......................................600 THEOPHILUS; Constantinople, 829-842AD, Half Follis, 3.85g. Berk-895, Sear-1668. Obv: ΘEOFIL’ - bASIL’ Facing, crowned bust holding labarum and cross on globe. Rx: +ΘEO / FILE AVG / OVSTE SV / nICAS in four lines. EF.. ..........................................................................................................................225 BASIL I; Constantinople, c. 870-879 AD, Follis, 6.46g. Berk-908, Sear-1712, DO-10a. Obv: Three half-figures, Basil in center, bearded, wearing loros and crown with cross, Leo and Constantine to l. and r. respectively, smaller, beardless, each wearing chlamys and crown with cross. Rx: +ЬASIL/COҺSτAҺ/τ S LЄOҺЄN/ӨO ЬASIL/ROmЄOҺ in five lines. EF..........................................300 ROMANUS I; 913-951 AD. Constantinople, Follis, 3.54g. Berk-929, Sear1760. Obv: [+RWm]An’ bAS - ILEVS RWm’ Facing, bearded bust, wearing crown and jeweled chlamys, holding labarum and cross on globe. Rx: [+] RWmA/n’ En ΘEW bA/SILEVS R[W]/mAIWh in four lines. gVF................100 ANONYMOUS CLASS A3; c.1020-1028 AD, Follis, 5.63g. Sear-1818. Obv: Facing bust of Christ wearing halo with cross and holding Gospels with both hands; +EMMANOVHΛ around (mostly off flan), IC - XC across field. Rx: +IhSUS / XRISTUS / bASILEU / [bASILE], rectangle with dots at corners below. Mint State...........................................................................................1000 FOCAS; 602-610 AD. Cyzicus, c. 607-8 AD, Follis, 11.35g. Berk-490, MIB-76, Sear-665. Obv: Crowned bust facing, wearing consular robes and holding mappa and cross. Rev: Large XXXX, ANNO above, UI to r., KYZ B in exergue. Choice EF......................................................................................................................465 LEO III; 717-741 AD. Syracuse, c. 721-730 AD, Follis, 2.26g. Berk-851, DO(54a), Sear-1530. Obv: Legend mostly off flan, Facing bust of Leo III with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys, and holding cross on globe and akakia. Rx: D N C - . .Similar bust of Constantine V, but beardless, above ornate bar, below which large M between [S]C and L. Ex CNG E323, 26 March 2014, lot 492 Portrait of Leo somewhat overstruck, ruining portrait image. EF..................375 ANONYMOUS C, ATTRIBUTED TO MICHAEL IV; Constantinople, Follis, 10.25g. Berk-952, Sear-1825. Obv: 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 - XC / NI - KA. Face of Christ weakly struck. EF......................................................................................................................600 ANONYMOUS CLASS I, ATTRIBUTED TO NICEPHORUS III; Constantinople, c. 1075-80 AD, Follis, 4.18g. Berk-962, Sear-1889. Obv: Bust of Christ facing, wearing halo with cross and holding Gospels; across field, IC - XC. Rx: Latin cross, with X at center, and globule and two pellets at each extremity; floral ornaments l. and r. in lower field, crescents l. and r. in upper field. EF........ ........................................................................................................................1000 MICHAEL VII; 1071-1078 AD. Constantinople, Follis, 7.78g. Berk-958, Sear1878. Obv: IC - XC Bust of Christ facing, raising r. hand in benediction and holding Gospels in l.; behind him, cross; to l. and r., large six-pointed star. Rx: Crowned bust of Michael VII facing, holding labarum and a cross on globe. Mint State...................................................................................................................600 MANUEL I; 1143-1180 AD. BI Aspron Trachy, 5.33g. Sear-1964. Obv: MHTP (ligate) - ΘV across field, nimbate Virgin enthroned facing, holding bust of infant Christ. Rx: [MA]NovHΛ - ΔECΠOTHC Manuel standing facing, holding labarum and patriarchal cross on globe; at upper r. edge of flan, a repeated image (double strike) of the emperor’s head and bust and the letters ΔΕ of the legend, turned at a 90 degree angle to the main image. Second portrait of emperor at 2 o’clock sharper than image on center of coin. EF.............................................225 ALEXIUS III; 1185-1204. Constantinople, BI Aspron Trachy, 3.73g. Sear2011/13. Obv: Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels, IC - XC across field. Rx: Legend not struck up, Alexius and St. Constantine standing facing, holding cross on globe between them. Near Mint State...................................................................................................................135 MICHAEL VIII; 1261-1282 AD. Constantinople, Trachy, 2.38g. Sear-2277. Obv: Bust of Christ facing, [AA] in field. Rx: Michael standing facing, holding scepter topped by labarum and patriarchal cross on globe. Ex Elsen 90, lot 460; with printed auction ticket. Choice EF.............................................................145 MICHAEL VIII; 1261-1282 AD, AE Trachy, Constantinople, 2.62g. B-35, Gr.-1363. Obv: Christ standing. Rx: Michael enthroned, holding labarum-headed scepter and globe. Some poor striking. VF.......................................................135

ROMAN PROVINCIAL SILVER 413. NERO AND AGRIPPINA; 54-68 AD, Caesarea, Cappadocia, c. 58-9 AD, Didrachm, 7.11g. RPC-3632, BM-422, RIC-607. Obv: NERO CLAVD DIVI CLAVD F CAESAR AVG GERMANI Laureate head of Nero r. Rx: AGRIPPINA AVGVSTA MATER AVGVSTI Draped bust of Agrippina II r. VF.................850 414. TIBERIUS AND DIVUS AUGUSTUS; 14-37 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 7=20/1 AD, Tetradrachm, 12.66g. RPC-5089 (45 spec.), Emmett-60/7 (Common). Obv: TIBE[PI]OΣ KAIΣΑP ΣEBAΣTOΣ Laureate head of Tiberius r., date LZ before neck. Rx: [ΘΕ]ΟΣ ΣΕΒΑΣ[ΤΟΣ] Radiate head of Divus Augustus r. VF..................................................................................................435 415. NERO AND DIVUS CLAUDIUS; Caesarea, Cappadocia, 54-68 AD, Didrachm, 7.19g. RPC-3647 (48 coins, 46 obv. dies), Sydenham-68. Obv: NERO CLAVD DIVI CLAVD F CAESAR AVG GERMA Laureate head of Nero r. Rx: DIVOS CLAVD AVGVST GERMANIC PATER AVG Laureate head of Claudius r. RPC-3647 erroneously writes CLAVDIVS for the correct CLAVD in the reverse legend. EF / VF..............................................................................450 416. VESPASIAN AND TITUS; 69-79 AD, Caesarea, Cappadocia, 76/7 AD, Didrachm, 6.72g. RPC-1650, Metcalf-4, Syd-102. Obv: Laureate head of Vespasian r. Rx: Laureate head of Titus r. VF..................................................325 417. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Antiochia ad Orontem, Seleucis and Pieria, c. 109 AD, Tetradrachm, 14.85g. McAlee-468, Prieur-1493 (20 spec.), RPC-3534 (49 spec.). Obv: AYTOKP KAIC NEP TPAIANOC CEB [Γ]ΕΡΜ ΔΑΚ Laureate head of Trajan r. above club and eagle standing r., wings folded. Rx: ΔΗΜΑΡΧ - ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤ E Tyche of Antioch seated r. on rocks, holding in r. hand two wheat ears and poppy head; at her feet, river god Orontes swimming r., looking l. EF... ..........................................................................................................................350 418. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Caesarea, Cappadocia, Year 4 or 5, 120-122 AD, Hemidrachm, 1.63g. Metcalf-86b or 87. Obv: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian r. Rx: Nike advancing r. holding wreath and palm, ET [] in r. field. Mint State..........................................................................................................325 419. MARCUS AURELIUS; 161-180 AD, Caesarea, Cappadocia, 161-6 AD, Didrachm, 6.50g. Metcalf-129e. Obv: Bust r., cuirassed, seen from behind. Rx: Mt. Argaeus surmounted by Helios. EF...........................................................350 420. GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Caesarea, Cappadocia, Year 4 = 241 AD, Drachm, 2.91g. Cf. Sydenham-603. Obv: AV KAI M ANT ΓOPΔIANO CE Head laureate r. Rx: MHTPO - KAIC B N around, ET Δ in exergue, Mt. Argaeus, pellet in l. field. EF............................................................................................................275 421. PHILIP I; 244-249 AD, Antioch, 248-9 AD, Tetradrachm, 13.28g. McAlee-947, Prieur-449, BMC-523. Obv: ΑVΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΙΟVΛΙ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC CΕΒ Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: ΔΗΜΑΡΧ EΞΟΥCΙΑC YΠΑ ΤΟ Δ Eagle standing r. holding wreath in beak, ANTIOXIA S C in exergue. Purchased from HolyLand in 2011. Mint State...........................................................................................275 422. OTACILIA SEVERA; Antiochia ad Orontem, Seleucis and Pieria, 244 AD, Tetradrachm, 12.05g. McAlee-1086, Prieur-324 (27 spec.). Obv: MAP ΩTAKIΛ CEOVHPAN CEB Draped bust r. on crescent, wearing stephane. Rx: ΔHMAPX - E[Ξ]OYCIAC around, S C in exergue, Eagle with spread wings standing l. on palm branch, holding wreath in beak. Softly struck bust of empress. EF.........750 ROMAN PROVINCIAL BRONZE 423. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Colonia Patricia (Corduba), Spain, Dupondius, AE 32.5, 19.90g. RPC-128 (141 spec.). Obv: PERMISSV CAESAR[IS] AVGVSTI Head of Augustus bare l. Rx: COL - ONI[A P]A - TR - [I]CIA Legionary eagle between two standards. Struck with weak dies. aEF........................................400 424. OCTAVIAN AND DIVUS JULIUS CAESAR; Vienna, Gallia, c. 36 BC, Dupondius, 17.26g. RPC-517 (104 spec.). Obv: Bare heads of Divus Julius Caesar l. and Augustus r., back to back. Rx: Prow of galley, with multi-tier superstructure. VG...........................................................................................500 425. PERGAMUM UNDER AUGUSTUS, CROWNING PROCONSUL SILVANUS; Magistrate Demophon, c. 4 AD or later, AE 19, 5.27g. RPC-2364 (29 spec.). Obv: ΣIΛBANON - [ΠEP]ΓAMHNOI Male figure representing Pergamum crowning togate figure of proconsul M. Plautius Silvanus. Rx: Σ EBA - ΣTO - N above, ΔHMOΦΩN in exergue, Four-columned temple enclosing statue of Augustus. VF.....................................................................................300 426. CILICIA, OLBA, UNDER AUGUSTUS; Olba, Cilicia, Ajax, High Priest and Toparch, Year 1=10/11 AD, AE 20-21, 6.41g. RPC-3725 (8 spec.), Sear5167. Obv: AΙΑNToΣ - TEYKPoY Draped bust of Ajax r. wearing cap, caduceus before. Rx: APXIEPΩ[Σ] / T[O]ΠAPXOY / KEN - NAT / ΛAΛAΣΣ Triskeles, flanked by date ET - A. Bold Fine....................................................................400 427. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Olba, Cilicia, Under Ajax, High Priest and Toparch, Year 1=10/11 AD, AE 23, 11.99g. RPC-3724 (18 spec.). Obv: KAIΣAPO[Σ - ΣE] BAΣTOY Laureate head of Augustus r. Rx: KENNATΩN KAI ΛAΛAΣΣEΩN around APXIEPE[ΩΣ] / ΑIANToΣ / TEYKPoY / TOΠAPXoY / ET A and thunderbolt. VF................................................................................................300 428. AUGUSTUS, WITH RHOEMETALCES I AND PYTHODORIS; 27 BC14 AD, Struck by Rhoemetalces I, King of Thrace, 11 BC-12, AE 22, 8.70g. RPC-1711, Sear-5396 var. Obv: BAΣIΛEΩΣ POIMHTAΛKOV Jugate heads of Rhoemetalces, diademed, and his queen Pythodoris, r. Rx: KAIΣAPOΣ ΣEBAΣTOV Bare head of Augustus r. Choice EF...........................................300 429. DIVUS AUGUSTUS AND DIVA LIVIA; Romula, Spain, AE 33, 25.47g. RPC-73 (215 spec.), Sear-551. Obv: PERM - DIVI - AVG - COL - ROM Radiate head of Divus Augustus r., star above, thunderbolt before. Rx: IVLIA AVGVSTA GENETRIX ORBIS Head of Livia l. on globe, crescent above. An interesting

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reverse type associating Livia with cosmic symbols (globe and crescent) and calling her “the mother of the world”. Fine.....................................................350 LIVIA; Augusta, Cilicia, AE 16-17, 3.99g. SNG Levante-1242 (this coin), RPC4011, spec. 5 (this coin). Obv: Diademed and draped bust of Livia r., bead and reel border, no legend. Rx: AYΓOY - ΣTAN[ΩN AI] Helmeted bust of Athena r., wearing aegis. The reading of the last two letters in the reverse legend is uncertain. Rare: RPC lists only seven specimens. This coin from the Levante Collection, probably the finest collection of Cilician coins ever brought together. VF......................................................................................................................675 TIBERIUS, DRUSUS CAESAR, GERMANICUS; 14-37 AD, Romula, Spain, AE 27-28, 11.64g. RPC-74 (233 spec.). Obv: PERM - DIVI - AVG - COL - ROM Laureate head of Tiberius l. Rx: DRVSVS CAESAR [GERMAN]ICVS CAESAR Bare heads of the two Caesars facing one another. Bold Fine........300 Ex Platt Hall Collection, 1950 TIBERIUS, NERO AND DRUSUS, EX PLATT HALL COLLECTION; 14-37 AD, Carthago Nova, Spain, AE 26, 14.56g. RPC-179 (93 spec.), SGI-335. Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI AVGVSTI F AVGVSTVS P M Bare head of Tiberius l. Rx: NERO ET DRVS[VS] CAESARES QVINQ C V I N C Vis-à-vis bare heads of Nero and Drusus Caesars. Nero and Drusus Caesars were sons of Germanicus and Agrippina Senior, and brothers of the future emperor Caligula. According to tickets accompanying the coin, this piece is ex Davissons 10, April 1998, lot 122, and ex Platt Hall Collection Part II, Glendining, 16-21 November 1950, lot 1007, which was an unillustrated, three-coin lot that sold for £4. Two further provenances are given without full details: ex Percy and ex Dr. R. Pincock, June 1991. Two dealers’ tickets presumably belong respectively to the 1950s, priced 15/-, and the 1990s, priced £145. Bold Fine....................................................750 TIBERIUS; 14-37 AD, Oea, Syrtica, After 22 AD, AE 28, 13.61g. RPC-834 (25 spec.), Sear-298 var. Obv: TI CAESAR - AVGVSTVS Bare head of Tiberius l. Rx: Bust of Apollo r., lyre before, neo-Punic inscription behind, laurel-wreath border. Cut on Apollo’s hair. VF.......................................................................275 TIBERIUS; 14-37 AD, Apollonia Salbace, Caria, AE 18-18.5, 6.55g. RPC2864 (23 spec.). Obv: ΣEBAΣ - TOΣ Bare head of Tiberius r. Rx: AΠOΛΛΩ / NIATΩ / N - KAΛ - ΛIΠΠOΣ / A - PTEM[I] / ΔΩPOY Apollo standing l. holding raven and branch. aEF......................................................................................300 TIBERIUS; 14-37 AD, Laodiceia ad Lycum, Phrygia, Under Dioskourides, Magistrate for the 2nd Time, AE 19, 5.69g. RPC-2911, RPC-2911 (13 spec.). Obv: ΣEBAΣTOΣ Bare head of Tiberius r. Rx: ΔΙΟΣΚΟΥPΙΔΗΣ ΤΟ ΔΕΥΤΕPΟΝ ΛΑΟΔΙΚΕΩΝ Zeus Laodikeos standing l., holding eagle and scepter; KOP monogram to r. VF...........................................................................................300 CALIGULA; 37-41 AD, Aezanis, Phrygia, Under the magistrate Medeos, AE 19-20, 5.34g. RPC-3075 (9 spec.). Obv: ΓAIOΣ KAIΣAP Head laureate r. Rx: AIZANITWN E - ΠI MHΔHOY Zeus standing l. holding eagle and scepter. EF. ..........................................................................................................................485 CLAUDIUS I; 41-54 AD, Caria, Cidrama, Magistrate Polemon Seleukou, 5054 AD, AE 19, 6.57g. RPC-2878 (15 spec.), pl. 125 (same dies). Obv: ΣΕBAΣ TOΣ Head laureate r. Rx: ΠOΛEM[ΩN CEΛOVK]OV KIΔPAM around, HNΩN upside down in upper field, and with HNΩ ligate; Horse stepping r. Rare: the fifteen RPC specimens and ours all come from the same pair of dies. Although the obverse legend doesn’t name Claudius, this coin can be attributed to him after 50 AD because the same magistrate at Cidrama also struck coins for Nero as Caesar. VF........................................................................................................300 CLAUDIUS I AND DIVUS AUGUSTUS; 41-54 AD, Thessalonica, Macedonia, AE 21-22, 9.98g. RPC-1578 (27 spec.). Obv: [TI KΛ]AY KAIΣAP - [ΣEBAΣTOΣ], sometimes followed by ΓEP or ΓEPM (here off flan) Laureate head of Claudius left. Rx: ΘEOΣ ΣEBAΣTOΣ ΘEΣΣAΛONEIKEΩN Radiate head of Augustus r. EF.....................................................................................300 AGRIPPINA II; Hierapolis, Phrygia, Magistrate Magutes Neotoros, AE 15, 3.65g. RPC-2983 (4 spec.). Obv: [AΓP]IΠEINA - ΣEBAΣTH Bust draped r. Rx: MAΓV[T]HΣ NEΩTEPOΣ IEPAΠOΛEITΩN Demeter seated l. holding wheat ear and two poppies. Rare: RPC Online’s four specimens and our new one are all from the same die pair. aVF.............................................................................350 NERO WITH DIVUS AUGUSTUS OR DIVUS CLAUDIUS; 54-68 AD, Abdera, Thrace, AE 19-20, 4.93g. RPC-1730 (12 spec.), Sear-638. Obv: NEPΩNI KΛAYΔIΩ KAIΣAPI ΣEBAΣTΩ Bare head of Nero l. Rx: ΘEΩ ABΔHPEITAI Bare head of Divus Augustus or Divus Claudius l. aEF..................................300 NERO, STRUCK BY BOSPORAN KING COTYS I; 54-68 AD, AE 2526.5, 8.03g. RPC-1933. Obv: NEPWNOC - KAICAPOC Head laureate r. Rx: Victory advancing l. holding wreath and palm, K - Δ across field. Ex Pegasi A21, lot 296. Very rare: only two specimens recorded by RPC, one in the printed volume (Oxford), the second an online addition (Naville 46, 27 January 2019, lot 146), both from the same obv. die as our new example. Some tooling of wreath. VF......................................................................................................................300 Exquisite Poppaea NERO AND POPPAEA; Koinon of Galatia, Galatia, c. 62-65 AD, AE 26, 15.95g. RPC-3562 (25 spec.). Obv: Laureate head of Nero r. Rx: Draped bust of Poppaea r. Exquisite portrait of Poppaea. EF....................................................500 SELEUCIS AND PIERIA, ANTIOCHIA AD ORONTEM; Antiochia ad Orontem, Seleucis and Pieria, Under Quadratus, Governor of Syria, Year 105 = 56/7 AD, AE 19, 6.42g. McAlee-102, RPC-4290. Obv: ANTIOXEoN Towered, draped, veiled bust of city goddess r. Rx: EΠI KOYAΔPATOY around, ET EP in exergue, Ram running r., looking back, crescent and star above. gVF............200

444. QUASI-AUTONOMOUS, UNDER GALBA; Koinon of Galatia, Galatia, Under Galba, 68-9 AD, AE 18-19, 6.14g. RPC-3567 (9 spec.). Obv: Laureate and capped head of Men l. set on crescent, the cap ornamented with stars. Rx: [CE BAC - TWN] Temple of six columns, three l. and three r., pellet in middle. EF... ..........................................................................................................................600 445. VESPASIAN WITH TITUS AND DOMITIAN; Uncertain Asia Minor mint, AE 23-24, 12.56g. RPC-2812 (5 spec.), pl. 120 (same dies). Obv: AVTOKPAT OV. Laureate head of Vespasian l. Rx: . .[T]IT[OC K]AI ΔO. . Bare heads of Titus and Domitian, face to face. Ex CNG 90, 23 May 2012, lot 1092 . aEF..475 446. DOMITIAN; 81-96 AD, Antiochia ad Maeandrum, Caria, AE 22, 7.55g. RPC1218 (14 spec.). Obv: [ΔOMIT]IANOC KAICAP C - EBACTOC ΓEPMANI around, KOC downwards in r. field, Head laureate r. Rx: EΠΙMEΛHΘEN TI KΛ AΓΛ-A-OV ΦPoVΓI around, ANTIOXE downwards in r. field, Dionysus standing l., leaning on column, emptying cantharus to panther seated at his feet and holding thyrsus. Some of the known and illustrated specimens of this coin definitely show EΠΙMEΛH in the reverse legend, and only this abbreviation is recorded in RPC. Our coin, however, shows the longer abbreviation EΠΙMEΛHΘEN, and the same is true of the added specimen 14 in RPC Online, which is from the same obverse die but a different reverse die than our coin. EF. ..........................................................................................................................950 447. DOMITIAN; 81-96 AD, Leucas on the Chrysoroas, Coele-Syria, Year 43 = 89/90-95/6 AD, AE 19-20, 7.28g. RPC-2026 (20 spec.). Obv: [AY]TO KAICAP ΔΟΜΙ - ΤΙΑΝΟC CΕΒ ΓEPM Head laureate r. Rx: KΛAYΔIEWN ΛEYKAΔIWN (legend on flan but weak) God in quadriga of horses galloping r., date ΓM in field above quadriga. From the same dies as a CNG specimen illustrated in RPC. VF / EF..............................................................................500 Domitia 448. DOMITIA; Ephesus, Ionia, Alliance with Smyrna, Proconsul Caesennius Paetus, AE 20, 4.63g. RPC-1092 (26 spec.). Obv: ΔOMITIA CE - BACTH Bust draped r. Rx: [OM]ONOIA ANΘV KAICEN [ΠΑΙΤΟV] around, Two Nemeses standing side by side, the one on the l. labeled ZMVP, the one on the r., EΦE. Good Fine..........................................................................................................200 449. DOMITIAN; 81-96 AD, Caesarea Maritima, Judaea, 92 AD, AE 27-29.5, 13.89g. RPC-2307 (27 spec.), BM-31. Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG - GERM P M TR P XI Bust radiate r., aegis on front shoulder. Rx: IMP XXI COS - XVI CENS P P Palm tree with seven branches and two clusters of dates. aEF / EF..... ..........................................................................................................................385 Wonderful Temple Reverse 450. NERVA; 96-98 AD, Ancyra, Galatia, Governor T. Pomponius Bassus, AE 30, 23.41g. RPC-2832, pl. 127 (1 spec., ANS, same dies). Obv: AYTOKPATΩP NEPOYAΣ - KAIΣAP ΣEBAΣTOΣ Head laureate r. Rx: EΠI T ΠOM[ΠΩN] IO - Y BAΣΣOY ANTIΣTP ΠPEΣBEY around, AN (ligate) - KY / PA - N in two lines across field, Six-columned temple with globe or shield in pediment. aVF / EF......................................................................................................................300 451. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Deultum, Thrace, 100 AD, AE 18, 2.06g. Jurukova Deultum-1 (5 spec.), RPC-743 (20 spec.). Obv: IMP CAE NER TRA A[VG GERM P] M TR P COS III P P Head laureate r. Rx: C F P D (Colonia Flavia Pacis Deultensium) Ox head r. Deultum’s rare and unusual first issue of coins, apparently of a commemorative or celebratory character, struck from only four obverse dies according to RPC. After this small initial issue, the mint did not resume striking coins until the sole reign of Caracalla, over 100 years later. The style of the portrait and lettering is very fine, suggesting that the dies were cut by engravers of the mint of Rome. EF..................................................................400 452. TRAJAN, LAODICEIA AD MARE, SELEUCIS AND PIERIA; 98-117 AD, Laodiceia ad Mare, Seleucis and Pieria, Year 162= 114/115 AD, AE 24, 8.68g. SNG Cop-346, BM-40. Obv: Laureate head of Trajan r. Rx: Draped bust of Tyche r. Fine / EF.........................................................................................140 Cyrene 453. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Cyrene, Cyrenaica, 103-111 AD, AE 29.5, 22.09g. RPC5 (38 spec.). Obv: AVTOKP KAIC NEP TPAIANOC CEB ΓEPM ΔAK Bust of Trajan laureate r., fold of cloak on front shoulder. Rx: ΔHMAPX [EΞ VΠAT E] Horned head of Zeus Ammon r. aVF...............................................................375 454. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Philippopolis, Thrace, AE 31-32, 26.46g. RPC-746 (6 spec.), pl. 31 (same dies); Varbanov-635 (same obv. die). Obv: AΔPIANOC [CEBACTOC] Laureate, draped bust r. Rx: ΦIΛIΠΠ - OΠOΛEITΩN Towered city goddess standing l., holding patera in r. hand and two wheat ears in l.; at her feet, river god (Hebrus) reclining r. Ex CNG 66, 19 May 2004, lot 1012. VF...... ........................................................................................................................1000 Exquisite Portrait of Hadrian 455. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Laodiceia ad Lycum, Phrygia, Alliance with Hierapolis, AE 28-29, 18.23g. RPC-2341 (3 spec., including ours). Obv: AVTOKP KAICAP - AΔPIANOC Bare-headed, draped bust l. Rx: ΛAOΔIKEΩN - KAI - IEPAΠOΛEITΩ - N The two city goddesses standing r. and l. respectively, clasping r. hands and each holding scepter in l. Ex Gorny & Mosch 126, 14 October 2003, lot 1851 (later cleaned). With an excellent portrait, rivaling the quality of the best Rome-mint portraits. EF / gVF..........................................1000 456. LYDIA, SARDES, QUASI-AUTONOMOUS, BUST OF ATHENA; Sardes, Lydia, c. 117-192 AD, AE 26-28, 11.19g. Kurth 295 (in trade, same dies). Obv: CAPΔIANΩN Helmeted bust of Athena l., wearing Medusa head and aegis on breast. Rx: ΘEA - PΩMH Roma seated l. on cuirass and shield, holding Victory and parazonium. Possibly only the second specimen recorded. aEF..750

Exquisite Medallion 457. ANTONINUS PIUS; Ionian League of Thirteen Cities, Medallion AE 42-43, 44.81g. BMC Ionia p. 16, 2 var.; Gillespie nos. 17-23 var. Obv: AV KAI TI AI AΔPIANOC - [ANTΩ]NEINOC EV Laureate, draped bust l. Rx: KOI[NON ΠP M] KΛ ΦPONTΩNOC ACIAPXOV KAI APXIE IΓ ΠOΛEΩN (around, beginning at 9:00), ON in upper field, Demeter standing r. in biga drawn by two winged serpents, holding torch in each hand, drapery billowing above head. Ex Gemini I, 11 January 2005, lot 368. This is the only obverse die used to strike the medallions of Antoninus Pius of the Ionian League of Thirteen Cities. This reverse die was unknown to J.U. Gillespie (“A Study of the Coinage of the ‘Ionian League,’” RBN 102 (1956), pp. 31-53), who recorded seven medallions with this reverse type from four or five other reverse dies. The letters ON in upper field are peculiar to this die; perhaps they go with a conjectured P P in the legend lacuna at 10:00, abbreviated there because of lack of space. The reverse legend in its full form, common to all coins of the issue, translates to “Commonwealth of Thirteen Cities, by direction of M. Claudius Fronto, Asiarch and High Priest of the Thirteen Cities”. This obverse die is known with several other more common reverse dies. This particular reverse is much rarer with very few examples recorded. Flan crack at 10 o’clock. Wonderful smooth surfaces. VF / aEF....2850 458. ANTONINUS PIUS, SELEUCIS AND PIERIA, LAODICEIA; 138-161 AD, Laodiceia ad Mare, Seleucis and Pieria, Year 188 = 140/141 AD, AE 24, 11.15g. SNG Cop-349, BM-64. Obv: Laureate head of Pius l. Rx: Draped bust of Tyche l. EF.......................................................................................................250 459. ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Gaza, Palestine, Year 215=154/5 AD, AE 28-29, 25.15g. Obv. legend var. of Sofaer-94, p. 118, pl. 109. Obv: [AYT]O KAIC - ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟC ΑY Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: Bust of Citygoddess r., draped, wearing turreted crown and veil; below chin, Phoenicina letter m; on l., upwards, date EΙC; on r., downwards, ΓΑΖΑ. gVF / EF...................800 460. MARCUS AURELIUS; 161-180 AD, Laodiceia ad Lycum, Phrygia, Medallion AE 36-39, 26.31g. BM-275. Obv: AV KAI M AVP - ANTΩNINOC Head laureate r. Rx: ΛAOΔIKEΩ - N - C - MYPNAIΩN around, .OMONOIA. in exergue, Zeus Laodikeos standing l. flanked by the two Nemeses of Smyrna. aVF...............375 Cyrene 461. MARCUS AURELIUS; 161-180 AD, Cyrene, Cyrenaica, TR P XXIV = 169/70 AD, AE 30, 19.29g. Sydenham-339, BM-183. Obv: AYTOKPA KAIC M AYPΗΛ - ΑΝΤWΝΕΙΝΟΣ CEB Laureate head r. Rx: ΔHMAPXIK EΞOYC KΔ Horned and bearded head of Jupiter Ammon r. Though traditionally attributed to Caesarea in Cappadocia, the reverse type of these coins suggests that they circulated in Cyrenaica, while their dies must have been cut by Rome-mint engravers, since their style is identical to that of Marcus’ sestertii and middle bronzes of Rome. aVF......................................................................................400 462. MARCUS AURELIUS AND FAUSTINA II; 161-180 AD, Irenopolis, Cilicia, Year 119 = 169/70 AD, AE 25-26, 9.58g. SNG Paris-2260 (same obv. die), SNG Levante-1609 (same obv. die). Obv: AV K M AVP ANTΩNEI -NOC CEB Laureate head of Marcus r. Rx: ΦAVCTEINA CEB - IPHNOΠOΛITΩN ΘIP Draped bust of Faustina r. VF...................................................................400 463. FAUSTINA II; Hadrianopolis, Thrace, AE 22.5, 6.18g. Jurukova-90/91 (diff. dies), Varbanov-3232 (diff. dies than ill. spec.). Obv: ΦAVCTEI - NA CEBACTH Bust draped r. Rx: AΔPIAN - OΠOΛEITΩN Towered city goddess seated l. on rocks, holding wheat ears in r. hand, l. arm reaching downwards to rocks behind her. VF .............................................................................................................200 464. LUCIUS VERUS; 161-169 AD, Amasia, Pontus, possibly Year 164=162/3 AD, AE 31-32.5, 25.02g. Cf. RG-28 and SNG Aulock-35. Obv: AYT KAIC Λ - AYP OYHPOC CEB Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, both togate, clasping r. hands and holding rolls; Greek legend “Of Hadrianic Amasia, Warden of an Imperial Temple, Metropolis and First City of Pontus, Year 164” (reading of date uncertain). EF...........................................800 465. COMMODUS; 177-192 AD, Ancyra, Galatia, AE 30, 16.59g. RPC Temp-5688 (4 spec.). Obv: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΑVΡ - ΚοΜΜοΔοϹ Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: ΜΗΤΡοΠοΛ ΑΝΚVΡΑϹ Hercules “Farnese” standing r., lionskin falling from l. shoulder, holding r. hand behind back, and supporting himself with l. arm on club resting on rocks. aEF...........................................................................500 466. QUASI-AUTONOMOUS; Termessos Major, Pisidia, 2nd-3rd cent. AD, AE 30, Nine Assaria, 16.22g. SNG Paris-2215 (same obv. die) and 2201 (same rev. die). Obv: TEPMHCCEΩ - N AVTONOM[Ω]N Laureate head of Zeus r., Θ below neck. Rx: TΩN - ME - I - Z - ONΩN God standing l. wearing short chiton, holding branch and cornucopia, Θ in l. field. Because of its virtually impregnable position on a natural platform near a pass in the Taurus Mountains, Termessus Major was granted autonomy by the Romans and, with Athens, was one of only two Greek cities that during the long period of Roman domination never placed a portrait of the reigning emperor on its coins. Exquisite image of Zeus. EF..500 467. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Callatis, Moesia Inferior, AE 25, 11.99g. Varbanov-292 (same dies). Obv: Laureate head of emperor r. Rx: Nike advancing r., Ε in r. field. Choice EF...............................................................450 468. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Anchialus, Thrace, AE 24-28, 12.09g. Cf. AMNG-493 and Varbanov 271-278. Obv: AV K Λ CEΠT CEVHPOC Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: OVΛΠIAN - Ω - N - AΓXIAΛE around, ΩN in exergue, Prize crown between two palm branches on a table with two legs; both table legs seem to end in lions’ feet and to have a small lion’s head with mane about 2/3 of the way up the leg; under the table, additional legend CEBHPI or CEBHPIA; the prize crown possibly inscribed [NVM / ΦI]A in two lines. The

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Rx: VΠ AVP ΓAΛΛOV N - IKOΠOΛITΩN around, ΠPOC ICTP in exergue, Demeter, veiled, standing l., holding three wheat ears and a poppy in r. hand and a long lighted torch in l.; at her feet a snake emerging l. from a slightly opened cista. A similar coin with the snake emerging from cista is published in the latest edition of the Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov Nicopolis book. Ours seems to be the second known example, and is a variant because it shows a different arrangement of the legend on the reverse . VF.................................................................................400 SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Pautalia, Thrace, Under governor Caelius Honoratus, AE 29-30, 23.47g. Varbanov-4650 (same dies), cf. Ruzicka-[261]. Obv: AVT K Λ CΕΠΤΙ - [CΕVHPOC] Π CEBA Bust laureate, cuirassed r. Rx: HΓE K[AIΛIOV ONEPATOV] ΠAVTAΛIΩTΩN Eagle with raised wings standing r. on thunderbolt, head l., wreath in beak. Rare governor. Excellent somewhat high relief portrait. VF.....................................................365 SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Peltae, Phrygia, Magistrate Tat. Ario, c. 202-5 AD, AE 20.5-22, 5.89g. Cf. BM-24, but magistrate of BM-26 (Caracalla). Obv: [Λ C]EΠ CEOV - HPOC Π AVΓ Bust laureate, cuirassed r. Rx: ΠEΛTHWN M CE - P TAT APIWNOC Tyche standing l. with kalathos on head, holding rudder and cornucopia. Ex CNG 78, 14 May 2008, lot 1346 (J.S. Wagner Coll.). The same magistrate is also named on coins of Plautilla so must have served between 202 and 205 AD. Rare mint. Near Mint State................350 SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Mopsus, Cilicia, Year BΞC = 262 = 194/5 AD, AE 35, 21.14g. SNG Levante-1341 (same obv. die). Obv: A[V] T KAI Λ CΕΠ C - ΕVΗ[P]ΟC ΠΕP [C]EB Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: AΔPIA - NWN [MOΨ]EATWN around, ET BΞC in exergue, Zeus seated l. holding Nike and scepter, eagle standing before him. Ex Triton VIII, 11 January 2005, Garth R. Drewry Coll., lot 783. aEF......................................................800 Pegasus SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Corcyra, Epirus, AE 26, 11.51g. BM659. Obv: Laureate bust of emperor r., slight drapery on l. shoulder. Rx: ΚΟΡΚ− Υ−ΡΑΙΩΝ, Pegasus springing r. Ex M. Ratto 1952, lot 3500. It is rare to see a type of Pegasus on a Roman colonial issue. EF..............................................1500 SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Corcyra, Epirus, AE 25, 11.31g. BM668, pl. XXVI.10 (rev. only, same die). Obv: Λ C CEBHPO - C ΠEP CE Bust laureate r., fold of cloak on front shoulder. Rx: KO - PKVP - [AIΩN] Galley r. with rowers and large sail, on prow Nike advancing r. VF..............................350 Men on Horseback SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Sillyum, Pamphylia, AE 34, 24.39g. SNG Aulock-4876 (same dies). Obv: AVT KAI Λ CEΠOV (sic) - CEOVHPOC ΠE Bust laureate r. seen from front, wearing aegis tied over bare r. shoulder and covering both chest and back. Rx: CIΛΛ - VE - ΩN Men wearing pointed cap, with crescent behind his shoulders and his cloak flying behind him, on horse stepping l. The same unusual bust type also occurs on several Roman medallions, for example under Hadrian, RIC pl. 211, 2884. Center of portrait softly struck. Wonderful image of god Men mounted. VF / EF..............................................550 SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Pergamum, Mysia, Magistrate Claudianos Terpandros, Medallion AE 42 (broken), 20.72g. SNG Paris-2208 (same dies). Obv: CEOVHPO - C. Busts of Septimius Severus and Julia Domna face to face. Rx: [EΠΙ] KΛAV - ΔIANOV. .Statue of Septimius on base, wearing military dress and holding patera and spear; below, mostly off flan, victimarius swinging ax at sacrificial bull crouchng r. Only a fragment of the original coin has survived, but still showing important elements of the types on both sides. VF...... ..........................................................................................................................160 JULIA DOMNA; Stobi, Macedonia, AE 23.5, 6.04g. Varbanov-3908. Obv: IVLIA AVGVSTA Bust draped r. Rx: MVNICI STO - BEN Victory advancing l. holding wreath and palm. EF...........................................................................250 JULIA DOMNA; Pionia, Troas, AE 28, 10.46g. SNG Cop-463 var (no pellet in pediment), BM-. Obv: Draped bust r., uncertain countermark before. Rx: Tetrastyle temple, statue of Artemis within. A rare coin from a rare city. Purchased from Ed Waddell. aEF......................................................................................400 JULIA DOMNA; Sardes, Lydia, under T. Fl. Fronto, archon, AE 28-30, 11.02g. Kurth 475 (same dies), BM-152. Obv: IOYΛIA - CEBACTH Bust draped r. Rx: EΠ T Φ - Λ ΦPONTΩ[NOC AP] around, CAPΔIANΩN / B NEΩKOP / ΩN in exergue. aVF..................................................................................................1000 CARACALLA AS CAESAR; 195-198 AD, Isaura Nova, Cilicia, AE 25, 8.81g. SNG Aulock-5412 (same obv. die). Obv: Laureate and cuirassed bust of Caracalla r., seen from front. Rx: Tetrastyle temple with central arch containing column surmounted by bearded bust l. Mint State.........................................1200 JULIA DOMNA; Isaura Nova, Cilicia, AE 27-29, 10.29g. SNG Paris-492 (same dies), SNG Levante-260 (same obv. die). Obv: IOVΛIA ΔO - MNA CEBAC

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Bust draped r. Rx: [M]HTP - OΠOΛEΩ - C ICAV - PΩN Athena Promachos advancing r. wearing helmet and aegis, brandishing thunderbolt and holding spear. Mint State............................................................................................. 350 CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Nicopolis ad Istrum, Moesia Inferior, AE 19, 2.94g. Hristova-Jekov (2009)-p. 234 (same dies), rev. legend var. of AMNG1609. Obv: AV K M AV - ANTΩNIN Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Caracalla r. Rx: ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛΙΤ ΠΡΟC ICΤΡΟ Basket of fruit. Green patination. aEF....................................................................................................................300 CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Serdica, Thrace, AE 18, 3.81g. Varbanov-2083 corr. Obv: AVT K M AV [ANTΩ]NEINOC Head of Caracalla laureate r. Rx: CEP - ΔΩN Naked Eros, winged, riding r. on lion. EF....................................250 CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Apollonieron, Lydia, AE 22, 6.18g. Kurth-37 (same dies). Obv: .AV K.AVPA - ANTΩΝΕΙ Head laureate r. Rx: AΠOΛΛΩ NOIEPIT Athena standing r. holding spear in r. hand and resting l. hand on shield. Near Mint State.................................................................................................250 CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Hypaepa, Lydia, Damas and Lucius, magistrates, AE 34, 22.18g. Falghera-1567 var. (different magistrates), BM-, SNG Cop-, SNG von Aulock-. Obv: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Caracalla r., seen from behind. Rx: Helios, nude and radiate, standing l., holding torch illuminating facing cult statue of Artemis Anaitis. Extremely rare; not in references consulted with these magistrates. Bold Fine..................................................................1000 CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, AE 32, Pisidia, Antiochia, c. 212-7 AD, 25.96g. Krzyzanowska obv. XXXIV, rev. 60 (pl. XXV, p. 167). Obv: IMP CAE M AVR AN - TONINVS PIVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: COL CAES ANTIOCH around, S R in exergue, Wolf standing r., suckling the Twins and turning her head back to look at them; the twin on l. sits r., raising r. arm, the one on r. sits front, raising both arms. VF...................................................................................................500 GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Callatis, Moesia Inferior, AE 25-26, 5 assaria, 11.09g. BMC-11, with drawing; AMNG-323 (BM spec. only). Obv: K Λ CEΠ ΓETAC Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: KAΛ - ΛATIA - [NΩN] City gate flanked by two towers; on the right tower, statue of a nude male figure standing right; towards the top of the tower at left, a small rectangular window; above the gate, value mark .E. Interesting for the statue and window on the towers, and rare, the seven specimens found by us apparently all coming from the same pair of dies: ours, the BM’s, three in CoinArchives Pro, a specimen illustrated by Varbanov 325, and a specimen in Berlin whose reverse only is illustrated by Price and Trell, Fig. 88. Exceptionally sharp portrait with unusual city towers on reverse. Choice EF.......................................................650 GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Heracleia Pontica, Bithynia, AE 17, 3.56g. Cf. BM-48 and RG-141. Obv: Λ CEΠT - ΓETAC K Head bare r. Rx: HPAKΛHA - C - ΠONTΩ Head of Athena r. wearing crested helmet. According to BMC-48 and RG-141, the specimens of our coin in London and Vienna have CEΠ rather than CEΠT in the obverse legend. Mint State..................................................200 MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Nicopolis ad Istrum, Moesia Inferior, Governor Statius Longinus, AE 26, 14.08g. Cf. AMNG-1779 and Varbanov-3548. Obv: [AVT] K M OΠEΛΛI CEV - MAKP[INOC AVΓ] Head laureate r. Rx: VΠ CTATI ΛONΓINOV - NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC around, ICTPO in exergue, Liberalitas standing l. holding coin counter and cornucopia. From the same dies as Hristova/ Hoeft/Jekov 2012, p. 318, coin 4; same obverse die as Varbanov-3495. Mint State...................................................................................................................235 MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Nicopolis ad Istrum, Moesia Inferior, Governor M. Claudius Agrippa, AE 26, 12.01g. For rev. type cf. AMNG-1807 (Diadumenian). Obv: AV K OΠEΛΛ CE - VH MAKPINOC AVΓ Bust laureate, cuirassed r. Rx: VΠ. - AΓPI[ΠΠ] - A NIKOΠOΛ around, ITΩN ΠPOC / ICTPΩ in two lines in exergue, River god reclining l. placing r. hand on prow before him and holding branch under l. arm. From the same obverse die as Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov 2012, p. 323, coin 3. On the reverse there seems to be an A in a second line below the ΠΠ of AΓPI[ΠΠ]. Mint State..................................................................................650 MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Hieropolis-Castabala, Cilicia, AE 22-24, 8.42g. SNG Levante Suppl.-377 (same dies). Obv: AVT K M OΠ CE[V] - MAKPINOC CEB Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: IEPOΠO KACTABAΛEΩN around, IEPOC in exergue, Prize crown between two laurel branches. EF.....................................................................................................475 MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Tyre, Phoenicia, AE 25, 12.25g. BM-382 var. Obv: [IMP] CAES MA - CRINVS AV[G] Head laureate r., with long beard. Rx: COINV PHOE - NICES around, NA in exergue, Temple of the Phoenician Koinon seen in perspective to r., with seven frontal and eight side columns, approached by flight of four steps, star in pediment; in r. field, murex shell. As first recognized by Babelon, Perses achéménides (1893), the reverse legend COENV PHOENICES (COINV on our specimen) is evidently a transliteration of the Greek KOINOY ΦOINIKHC, identifying the temple depicted as that of the Koinon of Phoenicia. The meaning of the letters NA in exergue is unknown. See G.F. Hill in BMC Phoenicia, pp. cxlii and cxliii, note 3. Exceptional architectural reverse. Green patination. Fine / EF..........................................................................................900 Exceptional Portraits MACRINUS AND DIADUMENIAN; 217-218 AD, Marcianopolis, Moesia Inferior, Struck under the governor Pontianus, 5 Assaria, 13.87g. Pfeiffer-230 (same dies). Obv: AVT K OΠEΛ CEV MAKPEINOC K M OΠEΛ ANTΩNEI / NOC Vis-à-vis busts of Macrinus r., laureate and cuirassed, and Diadumenian l., bare-headed and draped. Rx: VΠ ΠONTIANOV MA - PKIANOΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ Apollo sacrificing l. from patera over lighted altar, and holding branch

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downwards behind him; mark of value E in r. field. The engraver ran out of space after writing ANTΩNE (NE ligate) at the end of the obverse legend; to complete the name he had to write a small I below the upside-down ligate NE, and an even smaller NOC in a second line below ΩNE. For the not very rare double portrait coins of the Roman provincial issues, this stands out as one of the most beautiful we have handled. Mint State.............................................................................250 DIADUMENIAN AS CAESAR; 217-218 AD, Nicopolis ad Istrum, Moesia Inferior, Under governor Statilius Longinus, AE 26, 11.32g. Cf. AMNG-1864/5 (2 spec.) and Varbanov-3713. Obv: M OΠΕΛ ΔΙΑΔΟVΜΕΝΙΑΝΟC K Bareheaded, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: [VΠ CTA ΛON]ΓINOV ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ around, [ΠPOC I] in exergue, Fortuna standing l., kalathos on head, holding rudder and cornucopia. From the same obverse die as Varbanov-3743. gVF.. 250 DIADUMENIAN AS CAESAR; 217-218 AD, Aegeae, Cilicia, Year 264 = 217-8 AD, AE 24-26, 14.32g. Cf. SNG Levante-2355 (same obv. die) and Ziegler, Smaller Collections-1385. Obv: MA OΠ ANTΩNINOC KAICAP Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: MAKPEINOVΠ M [EVΓ Π] Θ around, AIΓAIΩN (sic, E omitted) in exergue, Goat with long horns crouching r., date Δ / ΞC above goat’s back. Aegeae assumes the name Macrinopolis in honor of Diadumenian’s father Macrinus, and also adopts the abbreviated titles Macedonian, Wellborn, Loyal, and Lover of God. EF...........................................................................550 ELAGABALUS; 218-222 AD, Tripolis, Phoenicia, SE 531 = 219/20 AD, AE 27, 16.62g. BM-110. Obv: Bust of emperor laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: Tetrastyle temple; lighted altar in center; statues of Sol and Luna in outer sections; ornate superstructure with radiate facing bust in pediment; AΛΦ (date) in exergue. aVF / EF......................................................................................1000 ELAGABALUS; 218-222 AD, Neapolis, Samaria, AE 22, 11.78g. Sofaer Coll.-99, p. 55, pl. 51 (same dies); cf. SNG ANS-1004. Obv: AVT K M AVP - ANTΩNEINo Bust of Elagabalus laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front, with fold of cloak on l. shoulder. Rx: ΦΛ NEAC - ΠOΛ [CYP] around, AΠΛ (sic, for ΠAΛ) in exergue; Mount Gerizim and adjoining hill, topped respectively by a temple and an altar; below, a colonnade, from which a staircase leads up Mount Gerizim to the temple. VF................................................................................150 ELAGABALUS; 218-222 AD, Tyre, Phoenicia, AE 26, 13.09g. Mionnet V, 659. Obv: IMP CAES M AV AN - TONINVS AV[G] Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: TYRIORVM Sacred olive tree between two baetyls, the Ambrosial Rocks on which Tyre was founded, faintly inscribed AMBROCIE PAITRE; in exergue, hound of Melqart discovering murex shell. Fine / gVF...................................600 ELAGABALUS; 218-222 AD, Tyre, Phoenicia, AE 30-32, 27.47g. Bust var. of BM-396. Obv: [IMP] CAES M AV - AN - TONINV[S] AVG Bust laureate, cuirassed r. Rx: TY - RI - O - RVM Astarte wearing turreted crown, standing front between palm tree and murex shell, crowning trophy and holding scepter, while she herself is crowned by a Victory standing on column. Apparently a scarce bust type for Elagabalus at Type. The same obverse die was also used with reverse Astarte in temple, Weber pl. 299, 8101. Fine / VF..............................400 SEVERUS ALEXANDER; 222-235 AD, Amasia, Pontus, ET CΛΔ=Year 234=232/3 AD, AE 35, 24.79g. RG-107. Obv: AVT K CEV - HPOC AΛEΞAN[ΔPOC] Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: AΔP CEV AΛE AMACIAC Large altar, eagle on roof, tree growing by l. side; above, Helios in facing quadriga and date E - T - CΛΔ; in exergue further abbreviated honorary titles, apparently blundered. EF.......................................................................300 SEVERUS ALEXANDER; 218-222 AD, Caesarea, Cappadocia, Year 3 = 220/1 AD, AE 26, 10.73g. .Legend var. of Sydenham/Malloy-521b. Obv: A[Y] K M AVPHΛI - ANTWNEINOC Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: MHTPOΠ (MH ligate) - [K]AICAP around, Agalma of Mt. Argaeus on altar inscribed ET Γ, probably star above mountain peak. Ex Pegasi A21, lot 300. EF....................400 SEVERUS ALEXANDER; 222-235 AD, Caesarea, Cappadocia, Year 8 = 229 AD, AE 26, 13.16g. Legend var. of Sydenham-593 = BM-336. Obv: AY K COYHP - AΛEΞAN Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: MHTPOΠ KAICAPI around, ET H in exergue, Mt. Argaeus on base, surmounted by wreath. Mint State..........................................................................................................525 JULIA MAMAEA; Anazarbus, Cilicia, probably Year 248 = 229/30 AD, AE 23-23.5, 9.72g. Cf. Ziegler-508-513 (same obv. die, but our coin is from a new, seventh, rev. die, with variations in legend placement and abbreviation). Obv: IOV.MA - MEA CEB Bust draped r. wearing stephane, crescent behind shoulders. Rx: Temple façade with eleven columns, + in pediment, ANAZ to l., ENΔo to r., MHT(ligate)Po in exergue, B - Γ in field above temple. Possibly with date ET HMC (248) squeezed in before MHTPo in exergue; the other six reverse dies of this issue all bear that date. Choice EF..................................................750 Only Two Recorded MAXIMINUS I THRAX; 235-238 AD, Anemurium, Cilicia, Year 1 = 235/6 AD, AE 32-35, 16.02g. SNG Paris-709 (same obv. die), SNG Levante-498 (same obv. die). Obv: [AV]T K Γ IO O - VHPON MA[ΞIMEINON] Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen from front, Medusa head on breast. Rx: ANEMO - VPIEWN ET A Perseus standing l., head r., cloak fluttering from r. shoulder, holding dagger (instead of his normal harpa) and frontal head of decapitated Medusa. Another specimen from different reverse die showing Perseus holding dagger with straight blade rather than harpa with hooked blade: Ziegler, Münzen Kilikiens aus kleineren deutschen Sammlungen, pl. 10, 208 Usually on this coin Perseus holds a harpa, but on this specimen he holds a dagger. Near Mint State........1000 MAXIMUS AS CAESAR, 235-238 AD; Tarsus, Cilicia, AE 33, 16.71g. SNG Levante-1108 (this coin), SNG von Aulock-, SNG France-. Obv: Laureate,

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draped, and cuirassed bust of Maximus r., seen from behind. Rx: Athena walking l., holding Nike, spear, and shield. Ex CNG 66, 19 May 2004, lot 1200. Ex Levante Collection. Fine / VF..........................................................................500 GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Hadrianopolis, Thrace, AE 25, 11.09g. Jurukova-511 (dies V235/R497), Varbanov-3793. Obv: [AVT] K M ANT ΓΟP ΔIANOC AVΓ Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: AΔPIANO - Π - OΛEITΩN Helios standing l., radiate and nude apart from cloak falling from l. shoulder, raising r. hand, holding in l. hand globe and whip. Mint State........................400 GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Viminacium, Moesia Superior, Year 3 = 241/2 AD, AE 32, 17.88g. AMNG-81 (29 spec.), Varbanov-115. Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: P M S C - OL VIM around, AN III in exergue, Moesia standing l., extending her r. hand over a bull and her l. hand over a lion. The bull and lion are the symbols of the two Upper Moesian legions, IIII Flavia and VII Claudia respectively. aEF......................350 GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Viminacium, Moesia Superior, Year 3 = 241/2 AD, AE 21, 5.52g. AMNG-80 (8 spec.), Varbanov-113. Obv: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: P M S C - OL VIM around, AN.I.I.I. in exergue, Moesia standing l., extending her r. hand over a bull and her l. hand over a lion. The bull and lion are the symbols of the two Upper Moesian legions, IIII Flavia and VII Claudia respectively. aEF......................275 GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Odessus, Moesia Inferior, Medallion, 23.95g. RPC-temp 28512 (9 spec., all same dies as ours). Obv: Radiate and cuirassed bust of Gordian III l., seen from front, gorgoneion on cuirass, raising r. hand, in l. hand holding globe. Rx: Gordian III standing l., radiate, in military dress, holding Nike on globe and spear. As Pick noted in AMNG, this same obverse die was also used to strike coins for Marcianopolis and Tomis. VF......................................485 Medallion GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Tomis, Moesia Inferior, Medallion, 30.55g. AMNG-3363 (3 spec., all same dies as ours), Varbanov-5549 (same dies). Obv: AVT.K.M.ΑΝΤΩNIOC ΓOPΔIANOC AVΓ Bust laureate, draped r. Rx: MHTPO - Π - ONTOV around, TOMEΩC in exergue, Roma seated l. on shields, holding Victory. Struck with worn dies. gVF...............................................................1500 Medallion GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Perinthus, Thrace, Alliance with Cyzicus, Medallion, 35.03g. Varbanov-558 (same dies); Franke-Nollé-1721, pl. 79 (Braunschweig, same dies). Obv: AVT K M ANT ΓO - PΔIANOC AVΓ Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front, Medusa head on cuirass, fold of cloak on l. shoulder. Rx: ΠEPINΘIΩN - ΔIC NEΩK - O - PΩN around, KVZIHN / ΩN in exergue, OMO / NOI / A in field, City goddesses of Perinthus and Cyzicus standing facing each other, extending r. hands over lighted altar on ground between them. This bold exquisite medallion depicts an alliance between Perinthus and Cyzicus. The coin itself is massive in weight and size, and in flawless condition. Near Mint State................................................................3850 GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Arneae, Lycia, AE 30.5-33, 16.33g. Aulock, Lykien-24, pl. 2 (same obv. die). Obv: AVT KAI M ANT - ΓOPΔIANOC CEB Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: APNEA - TWN Pan with goat’s legs and two small horns standing l., raising r. hand and holding lagobolon in l. A very rare city, only five coins of which, all large bronzes of Gordian III and sharing a single obverse die, were known to Aulock, Lykien, in 1974. Auctions since c. 2000 in CoinArchives, however, have added six new specimens, three from the same obverse die already known to Aulock and three from two new obverse dies. gVF....................................................................................................................550 Alexandria Lighthouse GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Ephesus, Ionia, AE 29, 9.87g. RPC-412, 16-26 (A17/R3, 11 spec.). Obv: AVT K M AN - T.ΓOPΔIANOC Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: EΦECIΩ - N A - ΛEΞANΔPEΩ - N OMONO / IA Isis stepping r. holding top of billowing sail with both hands, Alexandrian lighthouse (pharos) behind her. Ex Waddell II, 12 September 1987, lot 348. Our obverse die was also used to strike coins for Metropolis, Kraft o65, pl. 18.69a. This coin is quite unusual in that it was struck in Ephesus but depicts the Alexandrian lighthouse. Fine / VF....................................................................650 GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, AE 32, Pisidia, Antiochia, 21.17g. Krzyzanowska obv. die VII, rev. die 27, p. 178, pl. XXXIII. Obv: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS A - VG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: CAES ANTIOCH COL Emperor on horse leaping r., about to hurl spear at lion below horse; the lion leaps left, and already has a second spear lodged in breast; before lion, letters S R. Rare type: Krzyzanowska records only 14 specimens, from one obverse and three reverse dies. Dark patina with areas of chalky white. Pretty reverse type with Gordian on horseback spearing a lion. aVF..............................................400 GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Antiochia, Pisidia, AE 33-33.5, 25.51g. Krzyanowska obv. die VII, rev. die 20, p. 178 (3 spec.), pl. XXXIII. Obv: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS A - VG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: ANTIOCHIA around, S R in exergue, Sacrificial implements: knife, sprinkler, pitcher, lituus, ladle. Rare type: Krzyzanowska records only four specimens, from two obverse and one reverse die. gVF....................................................600 GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Antiochia, Pisidia, AE 33, 25.56g. Krzyzanowska obv. die VIII, rev. die 30, p. 178, pl. XXXIII (only 1 spec., in Berlin) Obv: IMP CAES M AN[T] GORDIANVS AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: CAES ANTIOCH COL Two Victories together placing shield inscribed S R atop palm tree, at base of which sit two captives wearing Phrygian caps, a second S R in exergue. Ex CNG 78, 14 May 2008, lot 1360; ex CNG 72, 14 June 2006, lot

1183 . Choice EF...............................................................................................345 518. GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Antiochia, Pisidia, AE 33-34, 23.26g. Krzyzanowska obv. die XX, rev. die 87, p. 183, pl. XXXVII. Obv: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: CAES ANTIOCH COL around, S R in exergue, Victory seated r. on cuirass, inscribing shield supported on her l. knee, shields on ground l. and r. Rare type: Krzyzanowska records only four specimens, all from the same die pair as ours. Obverse and reverse slightly doublestruck. aEF...............................................425 519. GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Tarsus, Cilicia, AE 36-37, 27.45g. SNG Paris-1699 (same dies). Obv: AVT K ANT ΓOP - ΔIANOC CEB Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., Π - Π across field. Rx: ΤΑPCOV MHT - POΠOΛEWC around, AMKΓB in exergue, Prize crown inscribed OIKOYMENIKOC from which two palms emerge, resting on table whose legs end in lion’s paws; amphora on ground below table. Light green patination. VF / EF.................................1650 520. TRANQUILLINA; Ephesus, Ionia, AE 29-30, 10.08g. Cf. RPC-391 (same obv. die A36, new rev. die). Obv: ΦPOV CABEI - TPANKVΛΛEINA Draped bust r. wearing stephane. Rx: EΦECIΩN - ΠP - ΩTΩN ACIAC Artemis running r. drawing arrow from quiver on shoulder and holding bow, at her feet hound running r. aEF / EF...........................................................................................500 521. TRANQUILLINA; Cyane, Lycia, AE 29, 18.61g. Weber-7267 (same dies). Obv: Draped bust of empress r., wearing stephane, set on crescent. Rx: Warrior on horseback r., about to hurl spear. Rare. Ex CNG 57, 28 March 2001, lot 821. Countermark on forehead. EF......................................................................... 1100 522. QUASI-AUTONOMOUS, MACEDONIAN COMMUNE; Under Philip I, Year 275 = 244 AD, AE 25.5, 11.03g. AMNG-846 (same dies; 2 spec.), SNG Cop-1379 (same dies). Obv: AΛEΞ[ANΔPOV] Head of Alexander III r., wearing lionskin headdress. Rx: Two temples facing each other, in view showing one side and the front of each temple, KOINON MAKEΔONΩN - B - NEΩKOP around, date E O C above, star below. aEF...................................................................600 523. PHILIP I; 244-249 AD, Viminacium, Moesia Superior, Year 5 = 244 AD, AE 2930, 21.61g. AMNG-100 (47 spec.), Varbanov-132. Obv: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: P M S C - OL VIM around, AN V in exergue, Moesia standing l., extending her r. hand over a bull and her l. hand over a lion. The bull and lion are the symbols of the two Upper Moesian legions, IIII Flavia and VII Claudia respectively. EF..........................................................275 Judaea 524. JUDAEA, NEAPOLIS. PHILIP I, WITH PHILIP II; 244-249 AD, AE 27, 10.31g. SNG ANS-1020, Rosenberger-89. Obv: Conjoined busts of Philip I, laureate, draped, and, cuirassed, and Philip II, bareheaded and draped, r. Rx: Mt. Gerizim set on eagle standing l., head and tail r., with wings displayed. Ex CNG 90, 23 May 2012, lot 1239, Ex Dr. Patrick Tan Collection. Unusual double portrait. VF........................................................................................................275 525. OTACILIA SEVERA; Thyatira, Lydia, Magistrate Archimedes, Alliance with Smyrna, AE 29, 11.79g. SNG Aulock-3239 (this coin); Kurth-473 (this coin illustrated). Obv: MAP ΩTAK CEVHPA CE Bust draped r. wearing stephane. Rx: ΘVATEIPH / NΩN to l., .K. CMVPNAI / ΩN to r., OMON / OI / A in upper field, C APXIMHΔOVC (weak) in exergue, City goddesses of Thyatira, holding double ax over shoulder, and Smyrna, holding scepter, both turreted, standing face to face and clasping right hands. Ex Helios 5, 25 June 2010, lot 876; ex Lanz 92, 4 June 1999, C. Fontana Coll., lot 1041; ex Auctiones 5, 2 December 1975, lot 151; ex SNS Aulock-3239. VF...................................................................275 526. PHILIP II AS CAESAR; 245-247 AD, Laodiceia ad Lycum, Phrygia, AE 3233, 15.60g. SNG v. Aulock-3869 (this coin). Obv: M IOYΛ ΦIΛIΠΠOC KAICAP Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: ΛAOΔIKEΩN - EΦ - ECI - ΩN. around, OMONOIA in exergue, Laodicean Zeus standing r. holding eagle and scepter, beside frontal cult image of Ephesian Artemis. Ex Waddell II, 12 September 1987, lot 365; ex SNG Aulock-3869. VF..................................500 527. PHILIP II AS AUGUSTUS; 247-249 AD, Zeugma, Commagene, AE 28, 16.45g. BM-35, Sear-4142. Obv: AYTOK K M IOYΛI ΦIΛIΠΠOC CEB Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: ZEYΓM - ATEΩN (Z backwards) Tetrastyle temple containing seated statue facing, on rocky hill, buildings at base and colonnades or steps up the sides, capricorn l. in exergue. aEF........................275 528. OTACILIA SEVERA; Heliopolis, Coele-Syria, AE 27, 18.19g. BM-24, Sear4060. Obv: OTACILIA S[E - V]ERA AVG Bust draped r. wearing stephane. Rx: COL IVL - AVG FEL around, HEL in exergue, City goddess standing facing holding rudder and cornucopia, flanked by two small figures holding up uncertain objects; an inflated veil is held over her head by two female figures standing on columns. VF.....................................................................................................200 529. TREBONIANUS GALLUS; 251-253 AD, Acmoneia, Phrygia, AE 27-28, 12.07g. RPC-846 (12 spec., all from same dies as ours); BM-107, pl. IV.6 (same dies). Obv: AVT K OVIB AΦ ΓAΛΛOC OVOΛOVCIANOC Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: AKMO above, NEΩN in exergue, Founder hero Akmon with flying cloak and whip in r. hand behind him, on horse charging r. towards Dindymos hill, on which stand two nymphs (Oreiades); at foot of hill, local river god Sindros reclining l. Rare: RPC records only twelve specimens, all from the same pair of dies as ours. VF / aEF..................................................................650 530. TREBONIANUS GALLUS; 251-253 AD, Antiochia ad Orontem, Seleucis and Pieria, AE 29-30, 17.35g. McAlee-1181, Sear-4350. Obv: AVTOK K Γ OVIB TPEB ΓAΛΛOC CEB Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩN MHTPO KOΛΩN around, Δ - E across upper field, S C in exergue, Tetrastyle temple, above which ram running r., head l.; within temple, Tyche seated facing

with river god Orontes swimming below. EF..................................................250 531. AEMILIAN; 253 AD, AE 25-26, 9.77g. AMNG-58 (8 spec.), Varbanov-82. Obv: [IMP] C M AEMIL AEMILIANVS AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: PROVIN[CIA] DACIA around, AN VIII in exergue, Pax standing l. between eagle and lion, holding branch and transverse scepter, in exergue AN VIII. gVF. ..........................................................................................................................250 Aemillian 532. AEMILIAN; 253 AD, Viminacium, Moesia Superior, AE 24-26, 11.31g. AMNG-179 (26 spec.). Obv: IMP C M AEMIL AEMILIANVS A - [VG?] Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: P M S - COL VI (sic, usually VIM) around, AN XIV in exergue, Moesia standing l. holding out hands over bull and lion. The lion and bull are the symbols of Lower Moesia’s two legions, respectively IIII Flavia stationed in Singidunum (Belgrade) and VII Claudia stationed in Viminacium. Getting a rare emperor on a provincial coin is unusual. EFcoin.......................500 Uranius Antoninus 533. URANIUS ANTONINUS; 253-254 AD, Emesa, Seleucis and Pieria, AE 3032.5, 22.10g. BM-24, Sear-4414. Obv: AVTO K COVΛΠ - ANTWNINOC CE Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: EMICW - N KOΛW Hexastyle temple, containing the Stone of Emesa ornamented with eagle and shaded by two parasols; in exergue staircase and date E- Ξ -[ Φ] = 565 = 253/4 AD. Very rare. H.R. Baldus, Uranius Antoninus, Bonn 1971, nos. 35-44, pl. IV-V, with Supplement, Chiron 5, 1975, pl. 50, knew eighteen specimens of this coin, from one obverse die (since his obverse die II may be just I tooled) and four reverse dies. Ours is a new specimen from that same obverse die and (probably) Baldus’ reverse die 4. These Emesan bronze coins of Uranius Antoninus are important historically for specifying both the location and the date of his revolt. VF...4750 534. VALERIAN I; 253-260 AD, Antiochia, Pisidia, AE 18-20, 4.48g. Cf.Krzyzanowska, obv. dies VI-VIII. Obv: IMP CAE RASLLOVNA. .Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: ANTIO - CHI OE on l. and r., S R in exergue, legionary eagle flanked by two standards. Similar nonsensical obverse legends appear on Krzyzanowska’s obverse dies VI-VIII, which she attributes to Valerian I. EF..................................................................................................................175 535. VALERIAN I; 253-260 AD, Corycus, Cilicia, AE 30.5, 16.30g. SNG Paris-1122 (same obv. die), SNG Levante-819 (same obv. die). Obv: [AV K] ΠO ΛIK OVA[ΛEPIAN] around, [OC] in second line, Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: Large prize crown inscribed [ΘEMIA] and containing palm between caduceus and aplustre, set atop table with three legs shaped like lions; to r. Bacchus standing l. holding bunch of grapes and thyrsus, panther at his feet; reverse legend naming the city and its titles “Autonomous” and “Naval Command Center” is mostly illegible. “The presiding deity of the Themian games was the goddess Themis, personification of Justice and Order, who had been the patron of the oracle of Delphi before Apollo. Θεμα also means a deposit, usually of money, and the Themian games were unusual in having cash prizes for the winners, unlike the more typical awards of wreaths, wine, oil, or celery” (Triton VII, 13 January 2004, lot 772). aVF....................................................450 536. VALERIAN I; 253-260 AD, Seleuceia, Cilicia, AE 31.5-33, 16.47g. SNG Paris-1061 (same dies). Obv: AV K ΠΟ ΛΙΚ - ΟVAΛEPIAN, followed by OC in second line, Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust of Valerian r. Rx: Busts of Apollo, with laurel branch before his breast, and city-goddess, wearing kalathos and with cornucopia by shoulder, facing one another; city name Seleucia ad Calycadnum beginning in exergue, continuing in circular legend, and ending in field above and between the two busts. aVF.............................................................................150 537. GALLIENUS, PERGAMUM, ALLIANCE WITH EPHESUS; 253-268 AD, Pergamum, Mysia, Magistrate Sex. Kl. Seilianos, AE 38-39, 36.24g. SNG Aulock-1425, BM-359. Obv: AVT K Π ΛIKI ΓAΛΛIHNOC Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: ΠEPΓAMHN - ΩN KA - I EΦE[CI]ΩN around, OMO / NOI - A in upper field, [E]ΠI CEΞ KΛ CE / [I]ΛIANOV in two lines in exergue, Frontal cult images of Asklepios of Pergamum and Artemis of Ephesus standing side by side. Ex M & M Basel 81, 18 September 1995, lot 476. EF.............2000 538. GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, Cyzicus, Mysia, AE 25, 7.31g. SNG Aulock-1287 var. Obv:. .ΓAΛΛIHNOC Bust laureate, cuirassed r., shield by shoulder. Rx: KVZIKHN - ΩN - [N]EOKOPΩ around, N in exergue, Altar between two torches with snakes entwined around them. Same obverse die with shield as SNG Aulock-1288, which has reverse inscription naming magistrate Apollonius within wreath. EF.............................................................................................175 539. GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, Neocaesarea, Pontus, Year 199=262/3 AD, AE 25, 11.27g. Cf. RG p. 133, note 1 (Mionnet Suppl. 281, citing Sestini; no such coin found by the authors). Obv: AYT K Π ΛIK - ΓA[Λ]ΛIHNO - C Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: MHT NEO[KAICAPIAC] ΠO around, in exergue date ET PYΘ, Two prize crowns on low base, each containing two palm branches. This type unknown to Cizmeli, Le monnayage de Néocésarée, for Gallienus in Year 199. Cf. her pl. XXXVI, 469: probably from the same obverse die, but coupled with a different reverse type. Choice EF............................................500 540. GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, Lydia, Mostene, Strategos Aur. Zeuxis Ploutiades, AE 24, 5.43g. Kurth-70 (same dies). Obv: ΛΙΚΙΝ ΓΑΛΛΙΗΝΟC Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: [EΠ] CT AVP - ZEVXIΔ - OC Π around, ΛOV - T / IA - Δ / OV before and under horse, MOCTH in exergue, Radiate Apollo-Men with double ax over shoulder on horse stepping r. towards cypress tree; lighted altar beneath horse’s raised foreleg. The same obverse die was also used for Magnesia ad Sipylum, Kurth 249-252, as already noticed by Barclay Head in 1901, BMC Magnesia 92-6 and Mostene 17. EF.................................................................450

541. GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, Smyrna, Ionia, Strategos M. Aur. Sextus, 260-8 AD, AE 23, 5.63g. Klose-57, dies V11/R40 (13 spec.). Obv: AVT K P ΛIK - ΓAΛΛIHNOC Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: CMVPNAIΩN - Γ - NEΩK EΠ C - .CE around, Ξ - C - TOV. in second inner circle, Roma seated l. above shield, holding temple model and spear. EF......450 542. GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, Bagis, Lydia, In alliance with Temenothyrae, Medallion AE 37, 21.89g. Kurth 117 (same dies), SNG Aulock-2918 (same dies). Obv: AV KA ΠO ΛIK - ΓAΛΛIHNOC Laureate, cuirassed bust r., seen from front, aegis and Medusa head on chest. Rx: [K]AICAPEΩN BAΓHNΩN [THMENOΘVP] around, EΩN in lower r. field, OMONVA (sic) in exergue. Men standing r. wearing pointed cap and with crescent behind shoulders, l. foot on bucranium, facing Tyche standing l., kalathos on head, holding rudder and cornucopia. VF.................................................................................................375 543. GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, Mopsus, Cilicia, Year 323 = 255/6 AD, AE 32, 15.15g. SNG Aulock-8705 (same dies), SNG Levante-1362 (same dies). Obv: AVT K ΓAΛΛIHNOC CEB Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: AΔP OVA ΓAΛ MOΨEATΩN ΔΩP around, EAI [ET ΓKT] upside down in exergue, City goddess standing r., presenting agonistic urn containing two palm fronds to Valerian I and Gallienus, each seated l. before her on curule chair. Ex CNG 85, 15 September 2010, lot 599. Judging from the reverse type and the mention of “benefactions” in the legend, this type apparently commemorates the otherwise unattested bestowal on Mopsus by the emperors of either new games or the enhancement of old games; see Ziegler, Städtisches Prestige, pp. 52-3. Lovely green patination. EF... ..........................................................................................................................425 544. GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, Syedra, Cilicia, 11 Assaria, AE 32.5-34, 21.08g. SNG Paris-666 (same dies), SNG Levante-440 (same dies). Obv: AVT KAI ΠO ΛIK ΓAΛΛIHNOC CE - Β Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r., value mark IA=11 in r. field. Rx: CVE - ΔPEΩN Bearded god, naked to waist, seated r. holding scepter and shield. Ex CNG 88, 14 September 2011, lot 997. EF...................350 545. SALONINA; Ephesus, Ionia, 4th Neocorate, AE 26, 7.21g. Obv. legend var. of BM-395. Obv: CAΛ[ΩN]E - INA CEBA. Draped bust r. on crescent, wearing stephane. Rx: EΦECIΩN - Δ - NEΩKOPΩN Artemis running r. drawing arrow from quiver on shoulder and holding bow, at her feet hound running r. EF....325 546. SALONINA; Prymnessus, Phrygia, AE 28, 12.03g. Aulock, Phrygien II-p. 127 (8 spec.). Obv: KOP CA - ΛΩΝΙΝ - A - C around, EB behind in second line, Bust draped r., wearing stephane. Rx: [Π]PYMN - HCCEΩN Dikaiosyne seated l., kalathos on head, holding scales in r. hand, poppy and two wheat ears in l. hand, l. elbow rests on throne, uncertain object or objects under throne. Salonina’s only type at Prymnessus, and rare: von Aulock recorded only eight specimens, from one obverse and four reverse dies. Our new example is from the same obverse die, but a new fifth reverse die. As noticed by Kraft, the same obverse die was also used to strike coins of Synnada, for example SNG Aulock-3999. EF......500 547. SALONINA; Side, Pamphylia, 10 assaria, AE 29, 17.83g. SNG Aulock-8551 (same dies). Obv: KOPNHΛIA - CAΛΩ - NINA CEB Bust draped r. with stephane and on crescent, value mark I=10 before. Rx: CIΔHTΩN NEΩKOPΩN around, in exergue NAVAPX / [IC] (“Naval Command Center”), Larger ship being rowed l. above two smaller ships sailing r. gVF....................................450 548. CLAUDIUS II GOTHICUS; 268-270 AD, Sagalassus, Pisidia, AE 34-35, 26.41g. SNG Paris-1850 (same dies). Obv: AV K M AVP - KΛAVΔION Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: CA - Γ - A - ΛA - CCEΩN Four-columned temple with semicircular roof, surmounted by small globe and crescent and flanked by two small naked male statues (Dioscuri); inside the temple, figure of Tyche standing l. wearing kalathos and holding rudder and cornucopia, and with value mark I=10 behind her. EF.......................................................................550 Roman Egypt Rarities 549. NERO; 54-68 AD, Billon tetradrachm, Egypt, Alexandria, Year 11 = 64/5 AD, 13.22g. RPC-528 (44 spec.), Oxford-228, Datt-270, Cologne-163, Emmett-118/11. Obv: NEPΩ KΛAY [KAIΣ] ΣEB ΓEP Radiate bust r. wearing aegis. Rx: AY - TOKPA Eagle standing l., wings closed, palm branch over shoulder, date LIA in l. field. Ex Berk 171, 27 October 2010, lot 458. EF......350 Unpublished Ibis Standing 550. NERO; 54-68 AD, Dichalkon, Egypt, Alexandria, Year 14 = 67/8 AD, 1.93g. Apparently unpublished; not in RPC I and Supplements, Dattari/Savio, or Emmett. Obv: No legend; Laureate head of Nero r. Rx: Ibis standing r., date L IΔ in upper l. field. VF..........................................................................................450 551. NERVA; 96-98 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 1 = 96/7 AD, Billon Tetradrachm, 13.39g. RPC-4113 (25 spec.), Cologne-429, Emmett-361/1. Obv: AVT NEPOVAΣ - KAIΣ ΣEB. Head laureate r. Rx: Eagle with closed wings standing r., date L - A in field. Ex CNG 57, 28 March 2001, lot 920. Near Mint State........ ........................................................................................................................1850 Second Known Canopus Between Eagles 552. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, L IΓ = Year 13 = 109/10 AD, Drachm, 20.82g. Dattari-823, Emmett-428 (R5), RPC-4372.2. Obv: Laureate bust of emperor r., wearing aegis on l. shoulder. Rx: Canopus (?) between two eagles; in field L IΓ. Excessively rare. The Dattari Collection contained an example; the present coin is apparently the 2nd known. The authors of RPC III found no examples other than the Dattari coin; no others on Coin Archives or in other references consulted. Bold Fine.....................................................................1500 Ex Mabbott Collection, 1969 553. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Sethroite Nome, Year 13=109/10 AD, Drachm, 21.97g. RPC-6490 (5 spec., including ours ex Mabbott 3787). Obv:

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VF ........................................................................................................................2000 TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Dated RY 20, 116-117 AD, Tetradrachm, 13.14g. Emmett-391, Dattari-, RPC-4891 (10 spec.). Obv: Radiate bust of emperor r., with aegis; star before. Rx: Draped bust of Sarapis r., wearing taenia and ornate calathus; LI Θ (date) across field. gVF................................300 Hippopotamus HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 4 = 119/20 AD, Billon Tetradrachm, 13.19g. RPC-5205 (13 spec.), Cologne-789, Emmett-863.4 (R3). Obv: [AVT KAI] TPAI - AΔPIA CEB Bust laureate r., with fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: Hippopotamus standing r., date L Δ above. Ex CNG 100, 7 October 2015, lot 1780 (Syracuse Coll.); ex CNG Inventory, July 2013 (Robert O. Ebert Coll.); ex Roma, 21 May 2013, lot 783. Superb image of hippopotamus which is quite scarce. VF / EF...................................................850 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Dated RY 10, 125-126 AD, Tetradrachm, 8.75g. Emmett-891, Milne-1145. Obv: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: Serapis standing l., holding scepter; Cerberus before; LΔΕ ΚΑΤΟV (date) around. Ex CNA XIII, lot 470, 4 December 1990. EF..........................300 Stag HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Dated RY 11, 126-127 AD, Diobol, 5.48g. Dattari-2023, Emmett-1169.11. Obv: Laureate bust r., slight drapery. Rx: Stag standing r.; L IA (date) across field. Purchased from Tom Cederlind. aEF / VF......................................................................................................................335 Headdress of Isis HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 14 = 129/130 AD, Dichalkon, 2.19g. Emmett-1189, RPC-5764. Obv: Bust of Hadrian r. Rx: Headdress of Isis. Ex Empire Coins Auction 8, 7 December 1987, lot 479. VF / EF...................400 Pharoah HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Arsinoite Nome, Year 11 = 126/127 AD, Obol, 5.10g. Emmett-1221, Giessen-3381. Obv: Bust of Hadrian r. Rx: Head of Egyptian pharaoh r. gF / VF........................................................800 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Athribite Nome, Year 11 = 126/127 AD, Obol, 4.43g. Emmett-1226, Giessen-3385. Obv: Bust of Hadrian r. Rx: Female standing l., crowned with skhent; holding hawk and raising fold of chiton. aEF / VF...............................................................................................550 Bust of Harpokrates HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Pelusion Nome, Year 11 = 126/127 AD, Obol, 5.68g. Emmett-1231, Cologne-3418. Obv: Bust of Hadrian r. Rx: Bust of young Harpokrates r., wearing hem-hem crown. Purchased from Ed Waddell. EF......................................................................................................800 Harpokrates with hand to mouth HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Prosopites Nome, Year 11 = 126/127 AD, Obol, 4.69g. Emmett-1232, Cologne-3422. Obv: Bust of Hadrian r. Rx: Bust of Harpokrates r., wearing hem-hem crown, raising hand to mouth. Pit in neck of Hadrian. VF......................................................................................400 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Heliopolite Nome, Year 11 = 126/127 AD, Obol, 5.09g. Emmett-1234, RPC-6487, Cologne-3392. Obv: Bust of Hadrian r. Rx: Helios standing l., holding Mnevis bull and whip. aEF.......600 Magnificent Bust of Hercules HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Herakleopolite Nome, Year 11 = 126/127 AD, Obol, 5.55g. Emmett-1236, Cologne-3396. Obv: Bust of Hadrian r. Rx: Bust of Herakles r. Ex CNG 61, 25 September 2002, lot 1081. EF........1000 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Hermonthite Nome, Year 11 = 126/127 AD, Obol, 4.92g. Emmett-1259, RPC-6324. Obv: Bust of Hadrian r. Rx: Montou/Apollo standing l., holding was-scepter and Boukhis bull. gVF........375 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Herakleopolite Nome, Year 11 = 126/127 AD, Obol, 5.20g. Emmett-1237, Cologne-3397. Obv: Bust of Hadrian r. Rx: Herakles standing l., holding griffin and club. Very scarce. Purchased from Christian Blom. Ex Mabbott Collection, Schuman, June 1969, lot 3724. EF / VF......................................................................................................................450 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Leontopolite Nome, Year 11 = 126/127 AD, Obol, 3.96g. Emmett-1240, RPC-6470. Obv: Bust of Hadrian r. Rx: Horus-Mahes standing r., wearing military dress, holding spear and lion. Ex Empre Coins Auction 8, 7 December 1987, lot 841. Fine...............................325 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Hypselite Nome, Year 11 = 126/127 AD, Obol, 5.41g. Emmett-1247, Cologne-3402, RPC-6347. Obv: Bust of Hadrian r. Rx: Isis-Outo standing l., wearing basileion, holding scepter and ram. Ex CNG XXIX, 30 March 1994, lot 1013. Lot includes old collection ticket indicating “Painter Collect 1910”. Rare; we find no recent sales other than this coin. aVF..........................................................................................................400

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VF / EF............................................................1000 Ex Mabbott Collection, 1969 573. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Leontopolite Nome, Year 11 = 126/127 AD, Dichalkon, 1.89g. Emmett-1320. Obv: Bust of Hadrian r. Rx: Lion springing r. Very scarce; only one on Coin Archives. Purchased from Christian Blom. Ex Mabbott Collection, Schulman, June 1969, lot 3737. gVF..............400 Ex Mabbott Collection, 1969 574. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Pelusium Nome. Year 11 = 126/7 AD, Dichalkon, 1.85g. Cologne-3419, Dattari-6348, Emmett-1321/11. Obv: Laureate bust of Hadrian r. Rx: ΠΗΛΟV - L IA, Pomegranate. Purchased from Christian Blom. Ex Mabbott Collection, Schuman, June 1969, lot 3772 (not pictured). VF / EF.............................................................................................300 Pomegranate 575. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Pelusium Nome. ca. Year 11 = 126/7 AD, Dichalkon, 2.16g. Cologne-3419, Dattari-6348, Emmett-1321/11. Obv: Laureate bust of Hadrian r. Rx: ΠΗΛΟV - L IA Pomegranate. gVF......600 Magnificent Agathodaimon Snake 576. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 14 = 129/30 AD, Diobol, 9.98g. RPC-5755 (28 spec.), Cologne-1004, Emmett-1111/14. Obv: AVT KAI TPAI AΔPIA CEB Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: Agathodaimon snake coiled on ground, head bearded and wearing pschent raised and facing r., winged caduceus behind coil on l., wheat ear behind coil on r., date L - IΔ across field. Ex CNG 53, 15 March 2000, lot 1208 (Philip De Vicci Coll.); ex CNG 37, 20 March 1996, lot 1180. A middle bronze of Roman Egypt of this quality is very rare. Near Mint State..........................................................................................................775 577. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Billon tetradrachm, Egypt, Alexandria, Year 14 = 129/30 AD, 13.28g. Cologne-1002, Datt-1384, Oxford-1280, Emmett-852/14. Obv: AVT KAI - TPAI AΔPIA CEB Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: Radiate, draped bust of Sol r., date L - IΔ across field. EF / VF......................300 578. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 18 =133/4 AD, Drachm, 27.04g. Datt-1662, BM-779, Milne-1419, RPC-5881 (37 spec.), Cologne-1108. Obv: AVT KAIC T[P]AIAN - AΔ[PIANO]C CEB Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: Two Canopi of Osiris, one facing r. wearing Atef crown, one facing l. wearing crown of horns, uraei, disk and plumes. Ex CNG XXXIII, 15 March 1995, lot 1359. Fine / VF.................................................................................250 579. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Dated RY 19, 134/135 AD, Tetradrachm, 12.93g. Dattari-7450-1, Emmett-875.19, RPC-5941. Obv: Laureate bust l., slight drapery. Rx: Bust of Nilus r., wearing taenia; cornucopia behind his r. shoulder; LЄN NЄAKΔ (date) around. Purchased from Moneta, 16 April 2011. gVF / EF............................................................................................................350 580. ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 8=144/145 AD, Drachm, 20.07g. RPC-16753 (same dies), Emmett-1570. Obv: Laureate head r. Rx: Temple with two columns enclosing statue of Hermanubis holding caduceus and palm leaf; at his feet, jackal and small figure of Elpis. gVF.....................600 Jugate Serapis and Isis 581. ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 17 = 153/4 AD, Drachm, 26.81g. Cologne-1715. Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔ[Ρ] - ΑΝ[Τω]ΝΙΝΟC CEB EYC Bust laureate l., fold of cloak on front shoulder Rx: L - IZ Jugate busts r. of Serapis wearing kalathos and Isis with horns, feathers, disc, and Isis knot. From the same obverse die as Cologne-1699, there coupled with reverse L - I - Z, Eagle standing with wreath in beak. The obverse legend begins at 3 o’clock, not the usual 6 o’clock. This magnificent coin is not only extremely rare, but is in exquisite condition. gVF.................................................................................2450 Alexandria Harbor 582. ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 18 = 154/155 AD, Drachm, 16.66g. Emmett-1589.18, Cologne-1749. Obv: Bust of Pius r. Rx: Harbor of Alexandria; Isis standing l., holding grain ears and rudder; to l., prow above Euthenia seated r.; to r., stern above Nilus reclining l., holding rudder. This coin has very smooth surfaces from heavy use, but virtually no loss of any important details. Fine.......................................................................................400 Ares 583. ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Sebennyte Nome, Year 8 = 144/145 AD, Drachm, 23.44g. Emmett-1810. Obv: Head of Pius r. Rx: Ares standing l., holding parazonium and scepter. Ex CNG XXX, 11 June 1994, lot 488. 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VF........................................................................................2000 Helios on Horseback Holding Serpent ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Diopolite Nome, Year 8 = 144/145 AD, Drachm, 21.26g. Emmett-1821, Dattari-6239, RPC-16006. Obv: Head of Pius r. Rx: Helios on horseback l., holding serpent and reins. Extremely rare: R5 in Emmett, 4 examples cited in RPC Online. We find no recent sales of this type and only one coin of the Diopolite Nome in any denomination, for any emperor. Purchased from Christian Blom, 23 August 1976. Ex Professor Thomas Mabbott Collection, Schulman 11 June 1969, lot 3720. Red encrustation on obverse. Fine / aVF....................................................................................2000 Ex Mabbott Collection, 1969 ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Herakleopolite Nome, Year 8 = 144/145 AD, Drachm, 28.43g. Emmett-1822, Dattari-6262, RPC15678. Obv: Head of Pius r. Rx: Herakles standing l., holding club and griffin. Rare. Ex Classica Antiquities List 16, 8 November 1975, lot 309. Ex Professor Thomas Mabbott Collection, Schulman 11 June 1969, lot 3725. VG / Fine...350 ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Hermopolite Nome, Year 8 = 144/145 AD, Drachm, 21.29g. Emmett-1830, Dattari-6272, RPC-. Obv: Head of Pius r. Rx: Thoth standing l., holding ibis and caduceus. Extremely rare. R4 in Emmett, only one recent example sold (two appearances); apparently missing in RPC online. VG / Good Fine..........................................................800 Unpublished FAUSTINA II; 218-222 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 15 = 151/2 AD, Drachm, 24.27g. Emmett-1999 var., Dattari-3295 var, RPC-16472 var. (all with different arrangement of date.). Obv: Draped bust of empress r. Rx: L ΙƐ; draped bust of Sarapis wearing kalathos r., above ram, crowned with disk and horns, walking r.; before, Egyptian altar. Extremely rare; apparently unpublished with this arrangement of date. VF / gVF.........................................................................900 FAUSTINA II; Alexandria, Egypt, Year 3 = 162/3 AD, Diobol, 10.12g. Emmett-2317, Dattari-3638. Obv: Draped bust r. Rx: Eagle standing l., head r., date L - Γ in field. Rare. Some encrustation covering details on obverse. Fine / VF......................................................................................................................550 Unique Ex Dattari 9724 SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 8 = 199/200 AD, Diobol, 8.83g. Dattari/Savio-pl. 216, 9724 (this coin), Emmett-2706.8 (R5, citing this coin). Obv: [AVT K Λ CEΠT] CEVH EV ΠEPT CEB APA A[ΔI Π M] Head laureate r. Rx: Eagle with half-raised wings standing r., head l., holding wreath in beak, date L - H across field. Ex CNG 53, 15 March 2000, lot 1227 (Philip DeVicci Coll.); ex CNA II, 7 November 1987, lot 353; ex Dattari/ Savio pl. 216, 9724. From the Dattai Collection, apparently unique; only this specimen was known to Emmett in 2001. Probably from the same obverse die as Cologne-2274, there coupled with a reverse die of Year 9 rather than 8. Any Alexandrian coins of Septimius Severus are very rare and rarely come in such nice condition. This particular coin is apparently unique. aEF.......................2000 Balbinus BALBINUS; 238 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Dated RY 1, 238 AD, Tetradrachm, 12.61g. Cologne-2611, Emmett-3374.1 (R4). Obv: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Balbinus r. Rx: Homonoia standing l., raising hand and holding double cornucopia; L A (date) to lower l. gVF............................................................800 GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, RY 7 = 243-234 AD, 13.86g. Dattari-4784, Emmett-3430/7. Obv: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of emperor r. Rx: LZ Tyche reclining l. on couch, holding rudder with her r. hand and resting her l. elbow on pile of pillows and propping head on hand. Purchased from CNG in 1989. gVF.....................................................................................................325 Tranquillina TRANQUILLINA; Alexandria, Egypt, Year 6=242/3 AD, Billon Tetradrachm, 12.00g. Dattari/Savio-pl. 256, 4848; Emmett-3443/6 (common). Obv: CAB TPANK - VΛΛEINA CEB Bust draped r., wearing stephane. Rx: Eagle standing l., head r., wings open, wreath in beak, date L - S across field. aEF. ...............500 Tranquillina TRANQUILLINA; 238-244. Alexandria, Egypt, c. 243-244 AD, Tetradrachm, 11.71g. Emmett-3463/7, Dattari-4841. Obv: Tranquillina bust r. Rx: Tyche reclining l., date LZ above. Ex NFA Fall 1990, lot 2481. VF..........................450 OTACILIA SEVERA; 244-249 AD. Alexandria, Egypt, Dated RY 6 of Philip I, 248-249 AD, Tetradrachm, 14.76g. Emmett-3543, Dattari-4971. Obv: Draped bust of empress r., wearing stephane. Rx: Dikaiosyne standing l. holding scales and cornucopia, LS (date) in l. field. Ex Tom Cederlind, August 2011. EF.....285 OTACILIA SEVERA; Augusta, 244-249 AD. Alexandria, Egypt, Dated RY 4

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This coin is silver and of magnificent artistic quality and condition. EF..................................................500 Bronze Drachm of Gallienus GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, Year 12 = 264/5 AD, Drachm, 11.78g. Emmett-3842, Cologne-2926, Dattari-5294. Obv: Bust of Gallienus r. Rx: Eagle standing l., head r.; in l. field palm branch, in r. field date L IB. Wonderful portrait and a rare denomination for Gallienus, struck only in his Year 12 . Choice EF..... ........................................................................................................................1500 Saloninus SALONINUS AS CAESAR; Alexandria, Egypt, Billon Tetradrachm, 11.44g. Emmett-3776.6, Cologne-3002. Obv: Bareheaded, draped, cuirassed bust of Saloninus r. Rx:: Eagle standing l., head r., holding wreath in beak; L S (date) across field. VF.................................................................................................500 Macrianus MACRIANUS; 260-261 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 1 = 260 AD, Tetradrachm, 10.88g. Emmett-3785, Cologne-3011. Obv: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Macrianus r., seen from front. Rx: Eagle with spread wings standing l. EF....325 Quietus QUIETUS; Alexandria, Egypt, Dated RY 1, 260-261 AD, Tetradrachm, 12.48g. Cologne-3013, Emmett-3788, Dattari-5382. Obv: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Quietus r. Rx: Eagle standing l., wings open, wreath in beak; L A (date) to lower l. Silvered. aEF........................................................................................600 Quietus QUIETUS; 260-261 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Dated RY 1, 260-261 AD, Tetradrachm, 11.80g. Cologne-3013, Emmett-3788, Dattari-5382. Obv: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Quietus r. Rx: Eagle standing l., wings open, wreath in beak; L A (date) to lower l. Tiny pit above wreath. EF.....................................500 Less Than Three Recorded CLAUDIUS II GOTHICUS; 268-270 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 2=269/70 AD, Drachm, 11.09g. Emmett-3902 (R5), Dattari/Savio-pl. 276, 5418, Cologne-. Obv: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Claudius II r. Rx: Eagle standing r., date LB across field. Excessively rare. We find none on Coin Archives. Alexandrian bronze coins of Claudius II are extremely rare and our example with eagle standing reverse is slightly better than the one poor specimen of this type illustrated by Dattari/Savio. Fine / VF............................................................2500 Oxyrynchite Tessera ROMAN EGYPT; Alexandria, Egypt, Oxyrynchite Nome, 3rd-4th cent. AD, Tessera, 5.77g. Cologne-3523, Milne-5292. Obv: Head of Athena r. Rx: Nike advancing l. Ex CNG 41, 19 March 1997, lot 1337. This issue comes up rarely and normally in horribly smoothed and worn condition. This example is probably by far the finest known. Obverse struck in high relief. aEF..............................450 EGYPT, UNCERTAIN; Early 3rd cent. AD, Tessera, 12.22g. Cologne-3560. Obv: Athena standing l., holding Nike and grounded shield. Rx: AΓO. Ex CNG EAuction 239, lot 439, 25 August 2010. Ex H. Hurtt 8, 29 February 1972, lot 146. EF / Fine............................................................................................................175 WORLD COINS AUSTRIA, 1911, DUCAT, UNC; Austria, 1911 Ducat, UNC, Franz Joseph I. 0.1107oz. Friedberg 493. Slightly better date. ...............................................375 AUSTRIA, 1918, MEDAL, UNC; Austria, 1918 Medal, UNC, 75th Anniversary of the Men’s Choir of Vienna by J. Prinz. Bronze 50mm. ........125 BOLIVIA, ATOCHA, ND, 8 REALES, VF; Bolivia, Atocha, ND 8 Reales, VF, Philip III, Potosi mint. Assayer R. KM-10; Cal-912. Silver, 25.3 grams, 38.9mm. Some nice details on the cross and shield. Salt water corrosion present. full P With original Fisher tag. TSI85A-260730. The shipwreck Atocha sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida. ....................................................................500 CUBA, 1916, 4 PESOS, NGC, MS62; Cuba, 1916 4 Pesos, NGC. MS62. .600 FRANCE, NAPOLEON BATTLE OF JENA, 1806, MEDAL, EF; France, Napoleon Battle of Jena, 1806 Medal, EF, Napoleon I,The Battle of Jena, by Andrieu. Copper 41mm. Napoleon dressed in Ancient Roman uniform on horse throwing thunder bolts at Prussian army. The battle of Jena was a major battle between Napoleon and Frederic William III of Prussia that resulted in huge losses by the Prussians and their subjugation to the French. Br-537; Jul-1594. This example has been cleaned and has some edge damage but it is still and important medal with impressive artistry. ......................................................................225 DANZIG, 1930, 25 GULDEN, NGC, MS65; Danzig, 1930 25 Gulden, NGC. MS65, Rare. Only 4,000 made. Arms with supporters, date below/Statue from the Neptune fountain, denomination at left and divided below. ........................3500 DANZIG, 1930, 25 GULDEN, NGC, MS66; Danzig, 1930 25 Gulden, NGC. MS66, Rare. Only 4,000 made. Arms with supporters, date below/Statue from the

Neptune fountain, denomination at left and divided below. ........................4500 615. ETHIOPIA, 1966, 20 DOLLARS, PROOF; Ethiopia, 1966 20 Dollars, Proof, This coin commemorates the 75th birthday and 50 years of leadership of Emperor Haile Selassie. 0.2315 oz. KM 39. ..................................................550 616. FRANCE, 1590, DOUZAIN, VF; France, 1590 Douzain, VF, Henri IV. Crowned arms, H on sides/cross with crowns and lily in quadrants. Billon. D-1262. ...........................................................................................................150 617. FRANCE, CHARLES I,1625-1649, 1625, JETON, VF/EF; France, Charles I,1625-1649, 1625 Jeton, VF/EF, Charles I and Henriette Bourbon Marriage Jeton. Silver, 23.3mm. by P. Regnier. E-105Aa. Lovely struck example. Portraits facing each other/Cupid. ................................................................................260 618. FRANCE, LOUIS XV, 1738, MEDAL, EF; France, Louis XV, 1738 Medal, EF, Peace with Saxony (and war of the Polish succession) by J. DuVivier. Silver, 41mm. Bust right/God of war with one hand stretched an olive branch for peace while the other hand torches the place. Divo-97. ...........................................325 619. FRANCE, LOUIS XVI, 1774-1793, 1788, MEDAL, UNC; France, Louis XVI, 1774-1793, 1788 Medal, UNC, Start of the construction of the Louis XVI bridge by B. DuVivier. Copper, 56mm. Incredibly handsome medal with beautiful cityscape reverse. ............................................................................375 620. FRANCE, DUKE OF ENGHIEN DEATH, 1804, MEDAL, AU; France, Duke of Enghien Death, 1804 Medal, AU, Duke of Enghien was a member of the House of Bourbon. More famous for his death than for his life, he was executed on charges of aiding Britain and plotting against France however, he was not guilty of these offenses. The bronze medal by Edouard Gatteaux is intricate and simple in design. The bust of The Duke of Enghien left/ war horse without its solider with the words “periit hero” or “lost hero”. .......................................200 622. FRANCE, NAPOLEON CROSSING OVER THE VISTULA, 1807, MEDAL, EF/AU; France, Napoleon crossing over the Vistula, 1807 Medal, EF/AU, Napoleon I Bronze medal by Andrieu and Brenet, on the crossing over the Vistula. Head r. with laurel wreath/river goddess lies to the left, in the left oar, behind it army standard. 40.5 mm; 34.8g. H.-Cz. 4793; Julius Coll. 1714; Zeitz 80. ...................................................................................................................250 623. FRANCE, MASONIC MEDAL, 1807, MEDAL, UNC; France, Masonic Medal, 1807 Medal, UNC, First Empire, Cambaceres, Grand Master of the Scottish Lodge of France by F. Jalley. Copper 42.0 mm 34.68 g. Br-629. Bust of Cambaceres on the right, covered with a Masonic cord; flaming sword, set square and compass, flaming star. Spectacular looking Masonic Medal with elaborate bust and proof-like surfaces. Cambaceres was Second Consul when Napoleon was First Consul (1799-1804); essentially since Napoleon was so preoccupied with war, Cambaceres ran the Civil Govt of the Empire. ...............600 624. FRANCE, NAPOLEON’S MARRIAGE TO MARIE-LOUISE, 1810, MEDAL, UNC; France, Napoleon’s Marriage to Marie-Louise, 1810 Medal, UNC, City of Lyon honors Napoleon’s Marriage to Marie-Louise, Dutchess of Parma Bronze Medal, 49mm. Bramsen-960. Signed Mercie Ft. Lug. Busts of the couple, he laureate, she diademed, to the left within a heavy floral wreath. Commemorative inscription around; Reverse: City of Lyon standing holding a shield inscribed “VOTA / LUG” on a flaming altar. Inscription: “OB FELICITATEM HYMENAEI AUG” around, and “CONSILII MVNICIP. LUG / IVSSV. PERCVSSVM / KAL. APR. M.D.CCC.X.” in exergue. Lovely semireflective deep mahogany patina. A couple of light scratched on reverse. ....650 625. FRANCE, LOUIS-PHILIPPE I, 1845, MEDAL, EF; France, LouisPhilippe I, 1845 Medal, EF, Louis-Philippe I, laying of the first stone of the new Hotel of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 1845 Paris. Massive copper medal by J. KLAGMANN - D. FOURNERA. 68.0 mm 184.03 g . Bust of Louis-Philippe I on the left, between Hercules and Athena, / PEOPLE’S RIGHTS Facade of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (37 Quai d’Orsay), The Quai d’Orsay, place of the hotel of the Minister of Foreign Affairs was built from 1845 to 1856. It is the setting for major international negotiations: Treaty of Paris of 1856 which put an end to the Crimean war or Treaty of Versailles of 1919 which concluded the First World War. ......................................................................................................300 626. FRANCE, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, 1845, MEDAL, AU/UNC; France, Benjamin Franklin, 1845 Medal, AU/UNC, Benjamin Franklin 1706-1790 Bronze Medal on the American scientist, inventor, and statesman by F. Dupre. 45mm. Portrait to the left., standing winged naked genius, points to storm clouds from which lightning strikes a building with a dome, crown and scepter destroyed to the side. Bronze stamped on edge. .............................................................250 627. FRANCE, NAPOLEON III, CIRCA 1860, MEDAL, UNC; France, Napoleon III, Circa 1860 Medal, UNC, Placement of the statue of Napoleon I on the column of the Grande Armee by Hubert Ponscarme. Bronze restrike, 68mm, edge hallmark Cornucopia. The monument to the emperor. ..........................250 628. FRANCE, SCIENCE ADVANCEMENT, (1890), MEDAL, UNC; France, Science Advancement, (1890) Medal, UNC, Bronzed silver medal made for the Association for the Advancement of Science by O. Roty. 68mm, Maier-96 in original box. Impressive artistry on this one. Dedicated to Rabaud in 1930 who was a famous French Zoologist. .....................................................................350 629. FRANCE, BORDEAUX, 1895, MEDAL, AU; France, Bordeaux, 1895 Medal, AU, Philomathic Society of Bordeaux, 13th exhibition, stamped bronze edge 62mm by Adolphe Rivet. Burdigala, the Latin name of the city of Bordeaux (port city), bust left with ship and grapes in her hair/semi-draped female writes on tablet with city view in the background. Philomathic means love of learning. 225

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The exposition stretched from the Porte Dorée metro station (formerly Picpus) over the whole of the Bois de Vincennes. The Palace of the Colonies, the only construction built to last after the event was over, comprised an overview of the exposition, presenting the history of the French Empire, its territories, the colonies’ contributions to France, as well as those of France to the colonies.

The exposition aimed to give the French people the feeling of strolling through a country that was not limited to its metropolitan borders. Invited to “take a trip around the world in one day”, the visitor could discover each of the French possessions inside pavilions inspired by native architecture. For example, Indochina was represented by a pavilion copying the spectacular dimensions of the Cambodian temple of Angkor Vat. The pavilion of French West Africa was inspired by the architecture of the great Djenné mosque in Mali. .................265 FRANCE, FRENCH GUIANA TERCENTENARY, 1935, MEDAL, UNC; France, French Guiana Tercentenary, 1935 Medal, UNC, Tercentenary of French Guiana, 1635-1935, Bronze, 63mm by E. Monier. Beautiful portrait of young woman, left/coat of arms which consists of a boat full of gold on a green river, charged with three white water lilies; fleurs-de-lis of France and anteaters on either side of the shield. ............................................................................225 FRANCE, WHY NOT?, 1936, MEDAL, UNC; France, Why Not?, 1936 Medal, UNC, Memorial medal for Jean-Baptiste Charcot by P. Richer/M. Lindauer. Bronze, 67mm. Jean-Baptiste Charcot was appointed leader of the French Antarctic Expedition. He explored several places in the Antarctic Peninsula. The last expedition he lead was on a ship he named Pourquoi-Pas (literally translates to “Why-Not?”). Unfortunately on the early morning of September 16, 1936 the ship was wrecked in a storm off the coast of Iceland. Charcot and 39 others were lost to the sea. There was only one survivor, the master helmsman Eugène Gonidec . ................................................................350 FRANCE, ALGERIAN INDIGENOUS ARTS EXPO, 1937(1938), MEDAL, UNC; France, Algerian Indigenous Arts Expo, 1937(1938) Medal, UNC, Exhibition Of Indigenous Arts Of Algeria. signed C. Alaphilippe 1937. Rare. Exquisite native woman holding a necklace/ entablature, carpet and vase. Triangle stamped on edge. Bronze, 59mm. Rare medal by Camille Alaphilippe (Tours, 1874 - Algeria, after 1934). Student of Laurens and Barrias at the National School of Fine Arts in Paris. In 1898, he won the First Grand Prix de Rome for sculpture. After the Great War, demobilized, sick and ruined, he went to Algeria where he became responsible for the sculpture section at the School of Fine Arts in Algiers. .......................................................................................................450 FRANCE, FRENCH WEST AFRICA, 1951, MEDAL, UNC; France, French West Africa, 1951 Medal, UNC, Impressive silver medal celebrating the opening of the autonomous port of Abidjan by Monier. The obverse, a young girl of the Senufo people, was used also on Monier’s 1930 Colonial Expo medal. Reverse has images of the Ivory Coast. 60mm. Comes in an original box.......400 FRANCE, ART DECO RESTRIKE, 1973, MEDAL, UNC; France, Art Deco Restrike, 1973 Medal, UNC, Aviation. Bronze Medal by by Paul-Marcel Dammann (1885-1939). Restruck 1973. Nude female figure standing left on one leg, attaching wings to ankles/Storks with young take-off from cliff-top. Horace: “Sublimi feriam sidera vertice”, my sublimations will exalt me to the stars. Very large at 90mm. ................................................................................................250 GERMAN STATES, TEUTONIC ORDER, ND, DUCAT, AU; German States, Teutonic Order, ND Ducat, AU, Maximilian III,1590-1618. Fr-3379. Lustrous with a slightly wavy flan. A very scarce issue. 3.4g. As made clip probably to ensure correct weight. Maximilian III was the son of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II. As Archduke of Austria, he stood against Sigismund III for the throne of Poland. Maximillian lost the ensuing war and remained a captive until Pope Sixtus V intervened on his behalf. ..............................................1500 GERMAN STATES, SAXONY, 1657, TALER, EF; German States, Saxony, 1657 Taler, EF, Johann Georg II., 1656-1680. 29.5g, 45mm. Dresden, to the imperial vicariate of the elector after the death of Emperor Ferdinand III. Elector on horseback/12 lines. Dav-7630, KM-481. Old cleaning, fine patina and nicely toned. .........................................................................1200 GERMAN STATES, WÜRZBURG, DIOCESE, 1720, MEDAL, VF; German States, Würzburg, diocese, 1720 Medal, VF, Johann Philipp Franz von Schönborn, 1719-1724. Silver medal by G.W. Vestner celebrating the Consecration of Franz von Schönborn as Prince-bishop. Half-length portrait with

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gown to r. Rv. Depiction of the bishop’s coronation. Silver, 42.3g. Hinged for jewelry and polished. Bernheimer-171; Helmet-555. Scarce. .......................450 GREAT BRITAIN, WESSEX, ND, PENNY, EF; Great Britain, Wessex, ND Penny, EF, Alfred the Great, 871-899. Mercian dies, Buga, 1.58g, +EL FR ED RE, small cross pattee, rev. BVGA|MON, in two lines divided by a pellet and trefoil. N.637; S.1066. struck with rusty dies. .............................................1500 GREAT BRITAIN, EDWARD THE CONFESSOR, 1042-66, ND, PENNY, VF/EF; Great Britain, Edward the Confessor, 1042-66, ND Penny, VF/EF, Edward the Confessor, 1042-66. Small flan type, London. Silver 0.9g, 14.9mm. S.1175. Excellent portrait. Flan crack on reverse. ..........................500 GREAT BRITAIN, NORMAN, ND, PENNY, VF; Great Britain, Norman, ND Penny, VF, Henry I, 1100-1135. 19.7mm, 1.3g. Quadrilateral on Cross Fleury type. London mint; uncertain moneyer. Struck 1125-1135. Crowned bust facing slightly left, holding lis-tipped scepter in right hand/quadrilateral with incurved sides and fleurs at limbs; all over cross fleurée. North 871; SCBC 1276. Lightly toned, weak spots in legend. ..........................................................................350 GREAT BRITAIN, PRINCE WILLIAM, THE DUKE OF CUMBERLAND,1721-1765, 1745, TOKEN, VF; Great Britain, Prince William, the Duke of Cumberland,1721-1765, 1745 Token, VF, Carlisle Recaptured: Jacobite Rebels Retreat to Scotland. By A. and J. Kirk. Copper, 34.8mm. Eimer 598. William on horseback riding left, raising sword; cityscape in background/Duke of Cumberland, in classical military attire and holding sword, standing right, handing olive branch to Anglia, holding Liberty Cap on pole, seated left on cushioned basis with open Bible set on cushion and shield of England leaning against basis, in foreground, dead rebel with shield decorated with miter. ......................................................................................................150 GREECE, 1884, A, 20 DRACHMAI, NGC, AU58; Greece, 1884 A, 20 Drachmai, NGC. AU58, Greece Kingdom. George I, 1863-1913. Very pleasing luster. 0.1867oz. .............................................................................................500 ITALIAN STATES, TUSCANY, 1685, MEDAL, AU; Italian States, Tuscany, 1685 Medal, AU, Francesco Redi by M. Soldani. This bronze medal is an original cast (they were not struck, all were cast) that has been gold plated and then polished. Redi was the personal physician of Cosimo III d’Medici, who ordered this medal produced in Redi’s honor. Redi was also a scientist. Among his contributions was proving that spontaneous generation was an illusion. 87.mm, 167.7g. Goddess Athena handing wisdom to the world, trampling over the angel of death. Minor casting flaws possibly due to impurities in the alloying. .....750 JAPAN, 1871, YEAR 4, 1 YEN, AU; Japan, 1871 Year 4, 1 Yen, AU, Mutsuhito (Meiji). Fr-49, KM-Y-9. issued for Emperor Mutsuhito, who ruled, 1867-1912. Strong golden color and an important 1 year type coin in Ministry of Finance packaging..........................................................................................................500 PERU, SILVER PROCLAMATION MEDAL, 1808, MEDAL, UNC; Peru, Silver Proclamation Medal, 1808 Medal, UNC, Ferdinand VII. Lima Mint. Signed by Soto. Medina-313. Silver, 39.3mm. Bust right/Crowned Arms of Lima. Issued by Viceroy Abascal to proclaim Ferdinand VII. Very attractive medal. Lightly cleaned. ..................................................................................650 POLAND, REPUBLIC, 1919-1938, 1925, 20 ZLOTY, UNC; Poland, Republic, 1919-1938, 1925 20 Zloty, UNC, . ..................................................900 POLAND, REPUBLIC, 1919-1938, 1925, 10 ZLOTYCH, UNC; Poland, Republic, 1919-1938, 1925 10 Zlotych, UNC, Boleslaw I . light Scratches. .600 SERBIA, 1879, A, 20 DINARA, UNC; Serbia, 1879 A, 20 Dinara, UNC, Obrenovich IV, 1868-1889. KM-14; Fried-3. Rare. Scratch on head. ...........700 SWEDEN, FAILED BALLOON FLIGHT, 1905, MEDAL, UNC; Sweden, Failed Balloon Flight, 1905 Medal, UNC, The Swedish Anthropological and Geographic Society honors the attempted balloon flight over the North Pole in 1897 led by Solomon A. Adree. Bronze Plaque Uniface medal by E. Lindberg. 52x75mm. .......................................................................................................450 ANTIQUITIES NEAR EASTERN MESOPOTAMIAN CLAY DEDICATION CONE FRAGMENT, EX YANDORF 1938, UR III, 2200-2100 BC. Translated: For Ningirsu, the mighty warrior of Enlil, Gudea, the ruler of Lagas, made everything function properly. He built the Eninnu, the White Thunderbird, and restored it. Ex Milton S. Yandorf, Chicago, prior to 1938; thence by descent to John D. Yandorf, Jr. (19242010), Chicago, 1948. H. 2 1/2” (6.4 cm).......................................................2000 MESOPOTAMIAN CLAY TABLET, EX YANDORF 1938, Old Babylonian, 2000-1600 BC. Economic/administrative document which is a list of parts and implements related to boats, many of which are hard to read, or hitherto unknown. Among the understandable terms we find “Oars, Punting Poles, Water Skins, Side Boards, Planks, Rudders” Dated 30, Adar Year “Brilliant image of Silver”. Ex Milton S. Yandorf, Chicago, prior to 1938; thence by descent to John D. Yandorf, Jr. (1924-2010), Chicago, 1948. Rejoined from several pieces. L. 3 1/4” W. 2” (8.3 cm x 5 cm).............................................................................2450 EGYPTIAN EGYPTIAN POLYCHROME WOODEN ROWER, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2052-1778. Preserving extensive pigment over gesso throughout, including black for the wig and eye detail. The arms, separately made, now missing. Mounted. H. 7 3/4” (19.7 cm)................................................................................................800 EGYPTIAN POTTERY OSTRACON, 19th-20th Dynasty, ca. 1570-1185 BC. Hieratic inscription by line:

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2. Month 2 of the second season, day 8 (?). Ex Chicago collection purchased in Egypt 1957; HJB, Ltd. BBS 166, 15 October 2009, lot 593. L. 3 1/4” (8.3 cm)............................................ 475 657. EGYPTIAN TERRACOTTA ISIS AND HORUS, Ex private New York collection, collected 1985-95. H. 4 1/8”. . ................................ 750 658. EGYPTIAN BRONZE NEITH, Late Period, 664-332 BC. The goddess striding forth, wearing the Red Crown of Lower Egypt and tightly-fitted sheath, a delicately incised broad collar draped across her chest. Her left arm missing above the elbow, her right arm held by her side, hand fisted around a now missing attribute. The ancient protectress Neith was associated with war and hunting. Rectangular integral base. Ex Collection of Robert Thompson, Philadelphia, 1960’s-1980’s. H. 5 7/8” (15 cm)....................................................................................... 9850 659. EGYPTIAN BRONZE SISTRUM HANDLE, Late Period, ca. 715330 BC. Cylindrical handle with Hathor head. The sistrum was a musical rattling instrument popular in the cult of Hathor. Mounted. Ex Chicago Collection. L. 5 3/4” (14.6 cm)............................................................ 900 660. EGYPTIAN BRONZE APIS BULL, Late Period, ca. 715-330 BC. The striding bovine figure with a disk and cobra head between its arching horns. L. 2 1/2” H. 2 5/8” (6.4 cm x 6.7 cm)....................................... 650 661. EGYPTIAN TURQUOISE FAIENCE FLUTE PLAYER, Late Period, ca. 600 BC. A fine example with vibrant coloring. The flute player crouches, the instrument resting on the knees, mouth piece held to his lips. Some areas of restoration. Ex Sotheby’s London, Sale LN4723, 8 December 1994, lot 343. H. 3 3/4” (9.5 cm)...................................... 1450 662. EGYPTIAN LIGHT BLUE FAIENCE AMULET OF PATAIKOS, Late Period, ca. 700-30 BC. The light blue amulet depicting the bandylegged dwarf god Pataikos. Pataikos or Ptah the dwarf was generally depicted as such with a broad-headed, youthful dwarf. He was the protector of children. Ex German private collection. Ex Aton Gallery, Oberhausen, Germany. Ex Hixenbaugh Ancient Art, NY, 9 March 2004. The Elizabeth Nutt Collection, NH. H. 1 1/4” (3.4 cm)....................... 500 663. EGYPTIAN BLUE FAIENCE BES AMULET, Ptolemaic-Roman Periods, ca. 304 BC-450 AD. Double faced Bes amulet with brilliant blue glaze with yellow detailing. Ex Smith Collection: Bot of Dr. Banks, no. 292, Nov. 21, 1939; Ex Hurst Gallery 1998, “A Passion for the Past: Historic Collections of Antiquities from Egypt and the Levant,” pg. 41, no. 50, 21 May 1998, Cambridge, MA. The Elizabeth Nutt Collection, NH. H. 1 3/8” (3.5 cm)......................................................................... 750 664. EGYPTIAN FAIENCE BES AMULET, Late Period, ca. 715-330 BC. The janiform amulet of Bes is rendered in light green faience. Rare type with oversized head and figure lacking much of the body. Ex collection of Jeannine DePutter, an archaeologist from Waterloo, Belgium; acquired in Egypt in the 1970’s. Ex Hixenbaugh Ancient Art, NY, 29 July 2004. The Elizabeth Nutt Collection, NH. H. 1 3/4” (4.5 cm).............................. 450 665. EGYPTIAN PALE BLUE-GREEN FAIENCE DJED-PILLAR, Late Period, probably Saite, ca. 715-330 BC. Wonderful large pale blue-green faience djed-pillar. Although the djed-pillar is attested from earliest times, exactly what it represents is uncertain. It may be a stylized tree trunk with the branches chopped off, or it may represent the four pillars that support the sky superimposed upon one another. Ultimately the djed-pillar was considered to represent Osiris’ backbone. As a hieroglyph, djed meant “stability,” and this amulet therefore imbued its owner with stability and endurance. Chapter 155 of the Book of the Dead prescribes placement of a djed-pillar amulet at the throat of the mummy, to transform the deceased into an “equipped spirit” in the entourage of Osiris. Drilled crosswise through the middle, this amulet would have been sewn onto the bandages of a mummy, either at the throat or elsewhere on the torso. Ex Harlan J. Berk Ltd., 143rd Buy or Bid Sale, 18 May 2005, lot 413. L. 2” (5 cm)............................................................................. 500 666. EGYPTIAN HEMATITE HEADREST AMUET, Late Period, ca. 715-30 BC. The diminutive amulet in the shape of an Egyptian headrest. Ex Fred Frith Collection. Ex Royal-Athena Galleries, NY, 27 March 2003; The Elizabeth Nutt Collection, NH. H. 3/4” (1.9 cm).............. 300 667. EGYPTIAN TERRACOTTA HEAD OF BAUBO, Roman Period, ca. 150-200 AD. A terracotta representation of the head of the goddess Baubo with signature elaborate headdress finely detailed. Wonderful quality. Ex Ostracon Gallery, 2008. H. 3 1/4” (8.3 cm) 6 1/4” with base. ........................................................................................................... 1000 668. EGYPTIAN HELLENISTIC-EGYPT LIMESTONE HEAD OF A GROTESQUE, ca. 2nd-1st Century BC. This is an extremely rare limestone master copy of a grotesque face. This carved piece would have been used to make the molds for terracotta grotesque sculptures. Thus,

this is an original sculpture from which the terracottas were copies. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. BBS 146, 29 November 2005, lot 782. H. 2 1/2” (6.4 cm). ..................................................................................................... 900 669. COPTIC BONE PIN OR APPLICATOR STICK, ca. 3rd-6th Century AD. This bone pin may have been used to fasten a cloak or, alternatively, as an applicator stick for eye makeup. The decoration of the handle, which consists of rounded bands and twisting incised lines, may imitate a twisted rope, tied at irregular intervals resulting in rounded, bulging bands. Both ends are slightly chipped. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. Buy or Bid Sale 144, 13 July 2005, lot 635. L. 4 1/2” (11.4 cm)........ 250 SCARABS 670. EGYPTIAN STEATITE EYE OF HORUS SCARABOID, Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1070-715 BC. A carefully carved eye of Horus or ‘wadjet’ amulet with traces of green glaze. Meaning literally “the sound, or whole,” and representing the ancient Egyptian god’s abilities to restore health, life and vitality, reverses to a deeply carved and detailed image of the goddess Ta-weret, a menacingly protective mother hippopotamus, with a lion’s mane, and long crocodile’s tail, having powers to aid and protect women in pregnancy. She faces the magical symbols ‘ankh’, offering life, and ‘sa’ for protection. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. Buy or Bid Sale 133, lot 671, July 2003. L. 1/2” (25 mm)..................................... 475 671. EGYPTIAN STEATITE COWROID AMULET, New Kingdom, 1550-1070 BC. The underside reveals a cross pattern with four uraei, most likely used as an amulet. 14mm. 14mm...................................... 195 672. PHOENICIAN SYRO-PHOENICIAN SCARAB, ca. 6th-4th Century BC. The underside of this finely crafted scarab depicts a standing man with two scorpions. L. 1/2” (25 mm)........................................... 275 673. EAST GREEK BLACK STEATITE SPHINX SCARAB, ca. 4th Century BC. Inscribed with a crouching winged beast, paw outstretched, long tail curling behind. L. 3/4” W. 1/2” (2 x 1.3 cm)......................... 950 CERAMICS 674. ETRUSCAN BUCCHERO WARE OLPE, ca. 6th Century BC. The pitcher with ovoid body and wide neck, a high strap handle adorned with small acorn bud at the top, two studs on the rim at either side of the handle. The vessel is incised with zigzag on the rim, shoulder, and partial lines on the front of the handle. Small chip on the foot otherwise no restoration. H. 8 1/8” (20.6 cm).................................................... 1250 675. ETRUSCAN OLPE, ca. 6th Century BC. Large flat handle joining lip and body, undulating shape with ring foot. H. 6 3/8” (16.2 cm).......... 500 676. ETRUSCAN INSCRIBED BRAZIER FRAGMENT, ca. 6th Century BC. Ex private New York collection, collected 1985-95. L. 6 1/4”....................................................................................................... 475 677. ATTIC BLACK GLAZED KYLIX, ca. 5th Century BC. A larger example with beautiful metallic black glaze and tondo with circle in reserved terracotta. Purchased from Colosseum Coin Exchange, June 2004, lot 457. No restoration. H. 2 3/8” W. 10 1/2” (6 cm x 27 cm).. 950 678. ATTIC TERRACOTTA ALABASTRON WITH SCALE ARMOR MOTIF, ca. early 5th Century BC. The body with four thick bands of black alternating with reserve sections. The piece is similar to the net-like line design occasionally found on Attic pottery of the same period, however, the lines on this example are curved into a scale-like pattern. It is quite possible the curvature was intended to mimic the scales of armor. H. 5 3/4” (14.6cm) W. 2” (5 cm) H. 6 3/4” with stand...... 1650 679. APULIAN BLACK GLAZED PLATE, ca. 4th Century BC. The thick walled plate with upturned high rim, the black glaze with beautiful sheen, the short circular foot with reserved underside. D. 6 5/8” (16.8 cm)........................................................................................................ 850 680. APULIAN GNATHIAN RIBBED OINOCHOE, ca. 4th Century BC. The body ribbed vertically, a branch of laurel adorning the neck. H. 4 5/8”. ................................................................................................. 650 681. APULIAN GNATHIAN RIBBED SKYPHOS, ca. 4th Century BC. A skyphos of rounded body with dot and line design at the rim, one side with a wheel motif at center. A red line distinguishes the ribbed body. Intact with no restoration. H. 3 3/4” (9.5 cm) W. to handles 5 1/4”..... 600 682. DAUNIAN LARGE POTTERY ASKOS, ca. 3rd Century BC. 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684. MAGNA GRAECIA FALISCAN BLACK-GLAZE OINOCHOE, ca. 4th Century BC. With cut-away spout, the front painted in red with a draped youth facing right, an owl perched between olive branches on the neck. Ex Hesperia Art, Philadelphia, Bulletin XV, circa 1961, no. 96.; Sotheby’s New York, 17 December 1998, part of group lot 297. H. 5 1/8” (13 cm)............................................................................................... 4250 685. MAGNA GRAECIA, XENON SESSILE KANTHAROS, ca. 4th Century BC. An attractive cup with orange slip displaying four registers of patterns on either side. Restored from fragments. H. 3 3/4” W. to handles 6” (9.5 cm x 15 cm).............................................................. 1000 686. SOUTH ITALIAN BLACK GLAZED SKYPHOS, ca. 4th Century BC. With even black glaze and reserved band at the foot. H. 4” (10 cm) W. to handles 6 3/4”............................................................................. 600 687. SOUTH ITALIAN BLACK GLAZED GUTTUS, ca. 4th Century BC. A Greek guttus with high-angled spout and black glazed surface. The body is vertically ribbed around the perimeter, and the discus is decorated with the head of Aphrodite. H. 5 1/2” W. 5 1/2” (14 cm x 14 cm)...... 650 TERRACOTTA 688. CHALCOLITHIC IRANIAN POTTERY SHARD, Chalcolithic Period, ca. 5th-4th millennium BC. A rare piece of ancient Iranian pottery. The fragment depicts two ibex rendered in stylized form against a striated background. Old collection number on the backside. Mounted. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. Buy or Bid Sale 171, 27 October, 2010, lot 536. H. 2 1/8” W. 2” (5.4 cm x 5 cm).......................................................... 400 689. MESOPOTAMIAN TERRACOTTA FERTILITY FIGURE, ca. 1500 BC. Mold-made plaque of a female figure with rounded belly, arms bent at the elbows, hands cupping her breasts. Ex Collection of Robert C. Hamer, no. 671. 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: Holy Land. Mounted. H. 2 3/8” W. 1” (6 cm x 2.5 cm)........................................................................................................ 500 690. SYRIAN SYRO-HITTITE FEMALE FERTILITY IDOL, ca. 1000 BC. The bird-like face with wide eyes, framed by a large headdress pierced for attachments. Ex Collection of Robert C. Hamer, no. 651. 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: Holy Land. Mounted. H. 1 1/2” (3.8 cm)............. 275 691. BOEOTIAN TERRACOTTA SEATED APE, ca. 6th Century BC. Hand-modeled of gray-buff clay, the ape seated with her arms arching forward and her hands resting on her feet. With a pinched nose and chin, projecting ears, decorated with diagonal stripes, some firing to black. Ex Lester & Betty Guttman Collection, Chicago. Purchased in the 1960’s. H. 3 1/4” (8.3 cm)................................................................................... 1000 692. GREEK TERRACOTTA HEAD, ca. 6th-4th Century BC. Remnants of original pigments, scattered encrustation. Ex Collection of Robert C. Hamer, no. 635. 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. Mounted. H. 1 3/4” (4.4 cm)............................................................... 300 693. GREEK HORSE RIDER FIGURE, ca. 3rd-2nd Century BC. Mounted. Ex Private New York collection, ca. 1985-98. H. 3 1/2” W. 2”.. ............................................................................................................. 325 694. ROMAN TERRACOTTA MELITAN DOG WITH GRAPES, ca. 3rd-4th Century AD. The favored, sometimes mischievous pet of Roman times, clenching a cluster of grapes in his mouth. Ex Collection of Robert C. Hamer, no. 664. 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: Holy Land. H. 1 1/4” W. 1 1/8” (3.2 cm x 2.9 cm)..... ............................................................................................................. 250 695. ROMAN TERRACOTTA FRAGMENT OF CHERUBS, ca. 2nd3rd Century AD. Ex Collection of Robert C. Hamer, no. 682.

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: Holy Land. Mounted. L. 3 3/8” H. 1/2” (8.6 cm)...... ............................................................................................................. 350 696. ROMAN EGYPT TERRACOTTA HARPOCRATES, ca. 1st Century AD. Seated, nude, sidelock emerging from under his wide round crown. The god holding his right finger to his mouth and holding a cockerel under his left arm. H. 6” W. 3 7/8” (15.2 cm x 9.8 cm)......... 800 697. ROMAN NORTH AFRICAN TERRACOTTA POTTERY SHARD, ca. 5th Century AD. Reclining lion with perked ears, forepaws outstretched. Ex Collection of Robert C. Hamer, no. 640. 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: Holy Land. Mounted. L. 2 1/4” H. 1 5/8” (5.7 cm x 4 cm)........................................................................................................ 300 OIL LAMPS 698. HELLENISTIC PHOENICO-PUNIC OIL LAMP, ca. 7th Century BC, Hellenistic Anatolia. Open lamp, saucer form. L 4 7/8” W. 5” (12.4 cm x 12.7 cm)....................................................................................... 225 699. BYZANTINE OIL LAMP WITH THE BLESSING OF THE MOTHER OF GOD, Syro-Palestine, ca. 7th-8th Century AD. Round lamp with Greek inscription set in two circles. The inscription is a blessing of the Mother of God. “Blessing of the Mother of God; Inscription of Johannes”. Dia. 3 1/4” (8.3 cm).................................... 500 700. ROMAN TERRACOTTA OIL LAMP, ca. 100-300 AD. Discus marked off from shoulder with radiating strokes. Solid ribbed handle, round tipped nozzle set off with two semi-circles at junction. On the discus, Adonis fighting a sow under an anemone flower, he dies and is resurrected by his lover, Aphrodite. Footed underside with a series of lines radiating from the center. Chipping to the right side, some encrustation. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. BBS 137. L. 4 3/4” (12 cm)........................... 750 701. ROMAN OIL LAMP WITH GLADIATOR, ca. 1st-2nd Century AD. On the discus, a Roman gladiator with shield upheld. Filling hole bottom center. Round tip voluted nozzle. L. 3 3/4” W. 2 1/2” (9.5 cm x 6.4 cm).................................................................................................. 950 702. ROMAN OIL LAMP WITH GLADIATORS, ca. 2nd Century AD. The discus with two confronting gladiators, unmarked shoulder distinguished by concentric grooves the nozzle tip rounded and slightly misshapen. Ringed handle. On the underside: maker’s mark indistinguishable. L. 4 1/2” W. 3 1/4” (11.4 cm x 8.3 cm)................... 650 703. ROMAN OIL LAMP WITH CITY GODDESS OF ANTIOCH, ca. 1st half of 2nd Century AD.. A larger Roman oil lamp representing the famous sculpture of Antioch by Eutychides: it represents the Tyche (Fate) of Antioch. A similar scene featuring the sculpture can be found on the coins of Antioch struck by Tigranes, and frequently on those of later times. The city is personified as a female figure (city goddess) seated on a high rock or hill, from under which issues the Orontes in the form of a youth in the attitude of swimming. Inscription of the name of Doiskourides just below the nozzle. The piece has been restored. L. 4 5/8” spout to edge (11.7 cm).............................................................. 1500 704. ROMAN OIL LAMP, ca. 50-200 AD. Short rounded nozzle set off with two semi-circles at junction. Image of a bird seizing a dwarf on the discus. Smooth slightly rounded rim set off by three concentric grooves. Round base bears the potter’s name or trademark which appears to have been scratched into the surface. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. BBS 137, 31 March 2004, lot 690. L. 4 1/4” (10.8 cm)............................................ 500 705. ROMAN MASSIVE DOUBLE NOZZLE OIL LAMP, ca. 1st2nd Century AD. A wonderful example in a larger size. The ornamental handle leaf shaped, discus slightly recessed with small filling-hole, the two nozzles beautifully voluted. Minor restoration. L. 13” W. 9” H. 7 5/8” (33 cm x 19.4 cm)...................................................................... 2750 706. ROMAN OIL LAMP WITH GRAPE CLUSTERS, ca. 2nd Century AD. A large lamp with five grape clusters and pierced discus. L. 7 3/8” H. 4” (18.7 cm x 10 cm).......................................................................... 1000 707. ROMAN RECTANGULAR OIL LAMP WITH MULTIPLE WICK HOLES, ca. 1st Century AD. Top: sunken rectangular panel with moulded edges; decorated with four garland swags. Front edge with five wick-holes; the handle rounded. Extremely rare. Restored. L. 5” W. 3 1/8” (12.7 cm x 7.9 cm).................................................................. 1400

708. ROMAN OIL LAMP, ca. 1st-2nd Century AD. With three shoulder lugs, two partially missing, multiple base rings, LVCIVS. L. 4 1/2” (11.4 cm)........................................................................................................ 250 709. ROMAN OIL LAMP WITH ROOSTER, ca. 4th-5th Century AD. Red ware lamp, depiction of a cock on the discus, filling holes on either side. Concentric circles and lozenges decorating the shoulder. L. 4 3/8 W. 2 1/2” (11 cm x 6.4 cm)........................................................................ 350 710. LATE ROMAN, EARLY BYZANTINE BRONZE OIL LAMP, ca. 5th Century AD. Ringed handle with decorative lozenge attachment. Oval shaped body. Green patina. L. 4” W. 3” (10.2 cm x 7.6 cm)....... 450 711. BYZANTINE BRONZE OIL LAMP, ca. 6th Century AD. Decorative peacock handle, twin lugs on the side body, upturned nozzle, small foot. L. 5 7/8” W. 2 3/4” (15 cm x 7 cm)...................................................... 750 712. PERSIAN SELJUK BRONZE LIDDED OIL LAMP, ca. 12th Century AD. Substantial bronze lamp with bird perched on the lid of the filling-hole. The ringed handle with long flat thumb rest. Curved scroll volutes on the round body and the nozzle long and flat topped with rounded tip. L. 6 3/4” (17 cm)............................................................ 3750 BRONZES 713. NEAR EASTERN LURISTAN BRONZE STANDARD FINAL, ca. 8th-7th Century BC. In the form of the “master of animals’ flanked by predatory feline heads on curved necks, the lower half a mirror image of the upper, on a bottle-shaped support. The base and top are separate pieces. Ex Christie’s New York, 18 December 1996, lot 35. H. 11 7/8” (31.5cm). .......................................................................................... 1850 714. EAST GREEK ACHAEMENID BRONZE HORSE APPLIQUE, ca. 500 BC. Elegant bronze forepart of a horse, originally an applique or handle attachment. Ex Collection of Robert C. Hamer, no. 687. 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: Holy Land. L. 2 7/8” (7 cm).................................. 650 715. ROMAN BRONZE SITULA HANDLE, ca. 2nd-3rd Century AD. A beautifully detailed example. The handle comprised of olive leaves with central cluster design, each side terminating with a panther head and dog head. Partial loss to one of the dog heads. Attractive medium green patina. L. 7 1/2” (19 cm)...................................................................... 750 716. ROMAN BRONZE PRANCING HORSE, ca. 2nd-3rd Century AD. An elegant miniature bronze prancing horse. Finely incised details throughout. Integral plinth. L. 1 3/8” H. 1 5/8” (3.5 cm x 4 cm)......... 950 717. ROMAN BRONZE BULL, ca. 2nd-3rd Century AD. The bull modeled with defined musculature and facial detail, he stands foursquare on an integral plinth. L. 1 5/8” H. 1 1/2” (4 cm x 3.8 cm)............................. 750 718. ROMAN BRONZE FIGURE OF ROBED MAN, ca. 2nd Century AD. Robed man holding a patera. Ex Colosseum Coin Exchange, New Jersey, Auction 6, January 1985, lot 416. H. 2” (5 cm)....................... 275 719. ROMAN BRONZE BUST OF ARTEMIS, ca. 2nd-3rd Century AD. The goddess of the hunt with head tilted slightly, quiver at her back. Dia. 1 9/16” (4 cm)...................................................................................... 500 720. BYZANTINE BRONZE CROSS WITH SILVER INLAY, ca. 7th-10th Century AD. Ornamented with punched ring dot motif and five circular silver inlays. L. 3 1/4” with loop (8.3 cm)............................ 1200 GLASS 721. ROMAN BIRD BEAD, ca. 1st Century AD. Rectangle form, finely detailed bird on either side in red black and some yellow. Drilled for suspension. 10.78 mm.......................................................................... 650 722. ROMAN GLASS THEATER MASK, ca. 2nd Century AD. Moulded in the shape of a grotesque mask with gaping, upturned mouth. Ex Collection of Robert C. Hamer, no. 737. 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: Holy Land. Mounted. L. 1 1/4” W. 1” (3.2 cm x 2.5 cm)........................................................................................................ 150 723. ROMAN RARE PURPLE GLASS FLASK, ca. 2nd-4th Century AD. A pale aubergine vessel with flaring rim and rounded bottom. Restored. H. 7 1/4” (18.4 cm).............................................................................. 450 PRE-COLUMBIAN 724. PRE-COLUMBIAN NAZCA POTTERY BOWL, ca. 100-500 AD. Repeating registers of sharks, suggesting success of fishing. Dia. 6 3/4”

H. 3 1/4” (17 cm x 8.3 cm)................................................................. 1250 ASIAN ART 725. CHINESE TANG SANCAI GLAZED SEATED MUSICIAN, Tang Dynasty, ca. 7th to 8th Century AD. The Musician is seated with her long robes surrounding her as she holds a lute. Her painted hair is done up in a double bun with her gown done in straw glaze with the collar in green and the lute in brown or amber glaze. H. 7” (17.8 cm).......... 450 726. CHINESE TANG AMBER GLAZED COURT LADY, Tang Dynasty, ca. 7th to 8th Century AD. The Court Attendant stands upright, her hair elaborately done up with a gentle curve in her back dressed in long robes holding a lute. Her detailing is nice for such a small piece and covered with a rich amber glaze with the fish roe crackling. H. 8” (20.3 cm)........................................................................................................ 350 727. NO LOT 728 NO LOT 729. JAPANESE STANDING WOODEN BOSATSU (BODHISATTVA), Meiji to Taisho Early 20th century,. Rendered in classical Japanese style of the Nara and Kamakura period this elegant sculpture is finely carved in hardwood. The internationalized form of the bodhisattva derives from the Buddhist sculpture of the Tang dynasty in China a thousand years earlier. This image in turn derived from the dress of ancient Indian princes a thousand years earlier. The bodhisattva (Bosatsu in Japanese) stands holding a lotus bud, the symbol of purity. In the northern Buddhism (Mahayana) of China and Japan the bodhisattva is a being who has gained the merit of a Buddha but forgoes nirvana until all sentient beings are saved too. H. 13 ¾’ with later base, 12” statue alone.. ............................................................................................................. 550 730. INDIAN COPPER ALLOY HORSE, ca. 18th-19th Centuries AD. Adorned with a feather on its head and ornate ropes securing a floral patterned saddle, this larger and cleanly chased brass horse stands foursquare on a rectangular plate. Such images could stand alone or be the bases for the Hindu deities, kings and warriors. Devotional wear with the tail missing. L. 6” W. 2 7/8” H. 6 3/4” (15.3 cm x 7.3 cm x 17 cm).... ............................................................................................................. 350 731. TIBETAN WOODEN PRINTING BLOCK, ca. late 19th to early 20th Century AD. This blackened wooden block is an excellent example of a full page printing block used before moveable type. It is carved in densely packed and ornate classical Tibetan script. The piece is Buddhist prayer with the central woodcut image of a horse. It is likely from the numerous Tibetan communities in the Himalayan foothills of India or Nepal. L. 8 1/2” W. 7” (21.6 cm x 17.8 cm)........................................ 250 732. INDIAN KOFTGARI (IRON WITH GOLD INLAY) PLATE, ca. 18th Century AD. The iron plate is deeply cast and chased with overlaying grape leaves growing out from a separately cast brass branch. The veins of the leaves are then inlayed with gold wire in the distinctive Persian or Mughal koftgari ware of northern India. This piece likely comes from Kashmir where the grape leaf pattern is popular. Diameter 8 7/8” (22.5 cm)...................................................................................... 550 733. INDIAN COPPER ALLOY VIRABHADRA PROCESSIONAL PLAQUE, ca. 18th Century AD. Shield shaped plaque surmounted by a cobra depicts Virabadhra (warrior friend), holding a sword and a shield flanked by Shiva’s lover Sati and her disapproving father Daksha. Virabhadra is a fierce avenging being created from the hair of the Hindu god Shiva. When Daksha foolishly insulted Shiva, Sati immolated herself. Virabhadra appeared to avenge both Sati and himself by cutting the head off Daksha. Then Shiva restored life to Daksha with the head of a goat. Such plaques are carried in Hindu festivals. Nice devotional wear. L. 8 1/4” W. 4 3/8” (21 cm x 11 cm).................................................... 350

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