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GOLD KINGDOM OF LYDIA; c. 650-620 BC, EL Trite, 4.71g. Weidauer-89, Rosen-655.

Obv: Head of lion r. Rx: Incuse. One of the finest we’ve had in many years. Mint State.........................................................................................................................7100 2. IONIA, UNCERTAIN MINT; c. 625-600 BC, 0.64g. EL 1/24 stater, Traité 1, 237, pl. V.36; SNG Kayhan-702. Obv: Raised swastika pattern. Rx: Quadripartite incuse square. EF...............................................................................................................775 3. IONIA, UNCERTAIN MINT; c. 600-500 BC, EL Hekte, 2.19g. Obv: Uncertain design. Rx: Incuse square. EF...............................................................................1600 4. IONIA, PHOCAEA; c. 600 BC, EL Hekte, 2.59g. Bodenstedt-18. Obv: Ram l., seal l. above. Rx: Irregular incuse. aEF.........................................................................850 Chimera 5. MYSIA, CYZICUS; c. 550-500 BC, EL Hemihekte (1/12 Stater), 1.33g.

Unpublished in the standard references; a similar piece appeared in NFA XX, 10 March 1988, lot 709. For the type cf. von Fritze-97, pl. III, 16 (stater) and Rosen Collection-473 (hekte). Obv: Chimera l. on tunny fish l., forelegs extended in semicrouch. Rx: Quadripartite incuse square. Ex Gemini XIV, 18 April 2018, lot 192; ex Berk 194, 9 July 2015, lot 13. aVF.........................................................................950 Chimera 6. MYSIA, CYZICUS; c. 550-500 BC, EL Hemihekte (1/12 Stater), 1.27g. Not in the standard references as a hemihekte, but a similar piece was in NFA XX, 10 March 1988, lot 709. For the same type in other denominations see von Fritze-97, pl. III, 16 (stater) and Rosen Collection-473 (hekte). Obv: Chimera l. on tunny fish l., forelegs extended in semi-crouch. Rx: Quadripartite incuse square. VF.............................950 First Daric 7. ACHAEMENID EMPIRE, FIRST GOLD DARIC; c. 510-480 BC, time of Darius I-Xerxes I, Gold Daric, 8.29g. Sunrise-19; Carradice-Type II, Pl. XI, 11. Obv: King in kneeling-running stance r., drawing bow, quiver behind head and shoulder.

The earliest gold Daric type, very rare according to Sunrise. Mint State...........13000 Unpublished 8. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; 336-323 BC. Odessus, c.

280-200 BC, Stater, 8.50g. Cf. Price-1136. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Nike standing l. holding wreath and ship’s mast, OΔ monogram under l. wing, [A] ΛEΞANΔP - OY upwards in l. field. Unusual placement of Alexander’s name in left field rather than right field, known to occur e.g. at Sidon (Price pl. XII), but previously apparently unattested at Odessus. VF...................................................................7500 9. MACEDONIA, POSTHUMOUS ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; 338-323 BC. Western Asia Minor, c. 323-280 BC, Stater, 8.47g. Price-2709. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Nike standing l. holding wreath and ship’s mast, ΠY. monogram in l. field, [AΛ]EΞANΔPOY downwards in r. field. VF.......................................5500 10. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; 336-323 BC. Under Seleucus I Nicator, c. 311-305, Stater, 8.54g. Price-3749. Obv: Head of Athena r., wearing single pendant earring, necklace, and triple-crested Corinthian helmet adorned with a griffin.

Rx: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY Nike standing l., holding wreath in extended r. hand, cradling stylis in l. arm; MI in l. field, monogram in wreath below l. wing.

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aEF..........................................................................................................................6000 ZEUGITANIA, CARTHAGE; c. 350-320 BC, Gold Stater, 9.16g. Cf. JenkinsGroup IIIf, pl. 2, 34. Obv: Head of Tanit l. wearing wheat-ear wreath, triple-drop earring, and necklace with eight pendants. Rx: Horse standing r., two pellets visible before its front hooves. Jenkins found only one coin in this group showing only two pellets before the horse’s front legs rather than a triangular group of three pellets. aEF........................................................................................................................12000 Rare 1/5 Stater ZEUGITANIA, CARTHAGE; c. 350-320 BC, Gold 1/5 Stater, 1.84g. JenkinsGroup III, cf. pl. 6, 121; SNG Cop-135. Obv: Head of Tanit l. wearing wheat-ear wreath and single-drop earring. Rx: Horse standing r. with head reverted. Small planchet defect in front of nose. EF........................................................................1900 THRACE, LYSIMACHUS, RESTORED BY BRUTUS FOR CIVIL WAR; Istrus, 44-42 BC, Stater, 8.27g. SNG Cop-1094, AMNG-482 (16 spec.). Obv: Diademed head of deified Alexander the Great r., wearing horn of Ammon. Rx: BAΣIΛEΩΣ on r., ΛYΣIMAXoY on l., Athena enthroned l., holding Nike and resting l. arm on shield; in exergue trident l. with point at other end, between two miniature dolphins; ΔΙ in field l., ΙΣ on side of seat. Mint State...........................................1650 TIBERIUS; 14-37 AD, Lugdunum, Aureus, 7.57g. BM-46, C-15 (40 Fr.), Paris-26, RIC-29 (R), Calicó-305. Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI - AVG F AVGVSTVS Head of Tiberius laureate r. Rx: PONTIF - MAXIM Livia seated r. holding scepter and branch, throne legs ornamented, footstool below feet, single line beneath throne. Tribute Penny type in gold. Perfectly centered. Bold Fine..................................................4250 GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, Rome, 260-8 AD (Sole Reign), Aureus, 2.97g.

Göbl-671g (1 spec.); bust var. of RIC-24, C-37 (100 Fr.), and Calicó-3465. Obv: GALLIENVS AVG Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: AETERNITAS AVG Sol standing l., raising r. hand and holding globe in l. Sharply struck. Exquisite obverse on a broad flan. Reverse struck with fresh but shallow reverse die. Mint State.........................................................................................................................6150 VALENS; 364-378 AD. Antioch, 9th officina, 367 AD, Solidus, 4.34g. RIC-2c, C-31, Depeyrot-30/2. Obv: D N VALEN - S PER F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE, ANTΘ below (officina 9), Emperor standing facing, head r., holding labarum with cross and Victory on globe. aEF.1450 THEODOSIUS II; 402-450 AD, Constantinople, Tremissis, 1.48g. Sear-21167.

Obv: D N THEODO - SIVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: VICTORIA - AVGVSTORVM Victory stepping r., head l., holding wreath and cross on globe; star in r. field, CONOB in exergue. EF.......................300 ANTHEMIUS; 467-472 AD, Ravenna, Solidus, 4.25g. RIC-2877, Lacam-23-4, Depeyrot-29/2. Obv: Pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder. Rx: Anthemius and Leo I standing facing, both supporting globe surmounted by cross between them and holding spear in opposite hands; EIP above, RV between, COMOB below. VG........................................................................2100 ANASTASIUS I; 491-518 AD. Constantinople, c. 507-18 AD, Solidus, 4.29g. Berk32, Sear-5, MIB-7. Obv: D N ANASTA - SIVS PP AVI Helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarter face to r., holding spear over shoulder and shield. Rx: VICTORI - A

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AVGGG I (officina 10), Victory standing l. holding long voided cross surmounted by inverted P; to l., star; in exergue, CONOB. EF..............................................725 JUSTINIAN I; 527-565 AD. Constantinople, c. 542-4 AD, Solidus, 4.46g. Berk43, Sear-140, MIB-7. Obv: D N IVSTINI - ANVS PP AVI Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing, holding cross on globe and shield. Rx: VICTORI - A AVGGG followed by officina letter Θ (=9), Angel standing facing, holding long cross topped by P and cross on globe; to r., star; in exergue CONOB. Mint State..............................1250 JUSTINIAN I; 527-565 AD. Constantinople, c. 542-4 AD, Solidus, 4.48g. Berk44, Sear-140, MIB-7. Obv: D N IVSTINI - ANVS PP AVI Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing, holding cross on globe and shield. Rx: VICTORI - A AVGGG followed by officina letter E (=5), Angel standing facing, holding long cross and cross on globe; to r., star; in exergue CONOB. Strong hairlines on right field. Mint State..........385 JUSTINIAN I; 527-565 AD. Constantinople, c. 552-62 AD, Semissis, 2.17g.

Berk-46, Sear-144, MIB-18. Obv: D N IVSTINI - ANVS PP AVI Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: [VICTORIA.AVGGG] Victory seated r. inscribing shield set on knee, star to l., inverted crossed P to r., CONOB in exergue. Rather flat which is unusual since these coins are typically rippled. Some areas of flat striking. Mint State...........................................................................350 JUSTIN II; 565-578 AD. Constantinople, Solidus, 4.43g. Berk-60, MIB-4, Sear345. Obv: D N I - VSTI - NVS PP A[VI] Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, unbearded, holding globe surmounted by Victory, and shield. Rx: VICTORI - A AVGGG A (officina 1) Constantinopolis seated facing, head r., holding spear and globe surmounted by cross; in exergue CONOB. Mint State............................700 MAURICE; 582-602 AD. Constantinople, c. 583/4-602 AD, Solidus, 4.28g.

MIB-6, Berk-82, Sear-478. Obv: O N mAVR[C] - TIb PP AV[G] Draped, cuirassed bust facing, wearing plumed helmet and holding cross on globe. Rx: VICTORI - A AVCC Z (officina 7) Victory standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by P and crosspiece in r. hand and cross on globe in l. hand; CONOB in exergue. With shortened obverse legend because the C of mAVRC and the G of AVG run into the emperor’s helmet and bust respectively, so are invisible. Mint State................775 HERACLIUS; 610-641 AD. Constantinople, c. 616-625 AD, Solidus, 4.44g.

Berk-120, Sear-738, MIB-11. Obv: [dd NN hERA]CLIUS ET hERA CONST PP AV facing busts of Heraclius, with short beard, on l., and Heraclius Constantine, unbearded, on r., each wearing simple crown with cross; cross in field above. Rx: VICTORIA - AVGU E (officina 5) Cross potent on three steps; CONOB below.

EF.........................................................................................................................525 CONSTANS II; 641-668 AD. Constantinople, Indiction Z=7, 648/9 AD, Solidus, 4.25g. Berk-148, Sear-949. Obv: D N CONSTAN - TINUS P AV[G] Crowned bust facing holding cross on globe. Rx: VICToRIA AVSU B (officina 2) Cross potent on three steps, Z in r. field, CoNoB in exergue. Only P instead of PP in obverse legend by engraver’s error. Near Mint State..................................................................600 FDC CONSTANS II; 641-668 AD. Constantinople, 662-667 AD, Solidus, 4.40g.

Berk-154, MIB-31, Sear-964. Obv: Facing busts of Constans II, wearing a plumed helmet, and Constantine IV, crowned, small cross between them. Rx: VICTORIA - AVGU Δ (officina 4) Cross potent on three steps flanked by standing, frontal figures of Heraclius and Tiberius; CONOB in exergue. This coin is perfectly struck with mirror surfaces. These coins frequently come in mint state, but rarely with proof-like mirror surfaces. FDC..........................................................................985 CONSTANS II; 641-668 AD. Constantinople, c. 654-68 AD, Solidus, 4.42g.

Sear-959, MIB-26. Obv: D N CONSTANTINUS C CONSTA Facing busts of Constans, with long beard, and Constantine IV, beardless, each wearing crown and chlamys; between their heads, cross. Rx: VICTORIA - AVGU Δ (officina 4) Cross potent on three steps, CoNoB in exergue. Mint State........................................750 Ex Hunt CONSTANTINE IV; 668-685 AD. Syracuse, c. 668-73 AD, Solidus, 4.48g.

MIB-30. Obv: [D] N CONSt - ANtS UPP Beardless, crowned bust facing, holding cross on globe. Rx: VICTORI[A] - AVGU KC. Cross potent on three steps between facing, standing, crowned figures of Heraclius and Tiberius, each holding cross on globe; in exergue, CONOB:. Ex Sotheby’s New York, 5 December 1990, William Herbert Hunt Collection, lot 416 This issue is a coronation issue and extremely rare. Mint State...................................................................................................6000 CONSTANTINE IV; 668-685 ΑD. Constantinople, c. 674-80/1 AD, Solidus, 4.32g. Berk-170, MIB-7a, Sear-1154. Obv: d N CONIΓ - Α. Cuirassed, helmeted bust of emperor facing, helmet with frontal plume only, holding spear over shoulder and shield. Rx: VICTO. Cross potent between standing Heraclius and Tiberius, CoNo[B] in exergue. Some minor areas of flat striking. Mint State....650 First Portrait of Christ JUSTINIAN II; 685-695 AD. Constantinople, c. 692-695 AD, Solidus, 4.44g.

Berk-186, S-1248, MIB-8. Obv: [IhS CRISTOS] REX - REGNANTIUM Facing bust of Christ with cross behind head, raising r. hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in l. Rx: D IUSTINI - AN[US SERU ChRISTI] S (officina 6) Justinian standing facing, holding cross potent set on two steps and akakia, CON OΓ in exergue. First portrait of Christ on a coin. Ex Triton XXIV, 19-20 January 2021, lot 1175. Mint State................................................................................5250 TIBERIUS III; Constantinople, Solidus, 4.50g. Berk-193, Hahn-1, Sear-1360.

Obv: D TIbERI - US PE - AV Bust facing, with short beard, wearing crown and cuirass, and holding spear diagonally across body and shield. Rx: VICTORIA - AVSU B (officina 2) Cross potent on three steps, CoNoB beneath. Proof-like surfaces. Mint State............................................................................................2600 ANASTASIUS II; Constantinople, Solidus, 4.40g. Berk-208, Sear-1464, MIB-3.

Obv: D N APTEMIUS - ANASTASIUS MU[L] Crowned facing bust with short beard, holding cross on globe and akakia. Rx: VICTORIA - AVSU A Θ Cross

potent on three steps, CONOB beneath. Proof-like surfaces. Mint State..........5000 34. CONSTANTINE VII AND ROMANUS II; 913-959 AD. Constantinople, c. 945-59 AD, Solidus, 4.44g. Berk-278, Sear-1751. Obv: +IhS XPS REX REGNANTIUmI Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus decorated with cross (with three pellets in the two horizontal limbs of cross, but only two pellets in the vertical limb), and raising r. hand in benediction; in l. hand, book of Gospels. Rx: CONSTANT CE ROMAN’ Aυςς b R Facing busts of Constantine VII, with short beard (on l.) and Romanus II beardless (on r.), both crowned and holding between them long patriarchal cross; Constantine is wearing a loros while his son wears a chlamys. The obverse legend mistakenly ends with an I instead of the expected +.

VF........................................................................................................................775 35. CONSTANTINE VII AND ROMANUS II; Constantinople, c. 945-959 AD, Solidus, 4.39g. Berk-278, DO-15, Sear-1751. Obv: +IhS XPS REX REGNANTIUm Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus decorated with cross (with three pellets in each limb of cross), and raising r. hand in benediction; in l. hand, book of Gospels.

Rx: CONSTANT’ CE ROMAN’ Aυςς Facing busts of Constantine VII, with short beard (on l.) and Romanus II beardless (on r.), both crowned and holding between them long patriarchal cross; Constantine is wearing a loros while his son wears a chlamys. Mint State.........................................................................................1700 36. CONSTANTINE VII AND ROMANUS II; Constantinople, c. 945-959 AD, Solidus, 4.39g. Berk-278, DO-15, Sear-1751. Obv: +IhS XPS REX REGNANTIUm Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus decorated with cross (with three pellets in each limb of cross), and raising r. hand in benediction; in l. hand, book of Gospels.

Rx: CONSTANT’ CE ROMAN’ Aυςς Facing busts of Constantine VII, with short beard (on l.) and Romanus II beardless (on r.), both crowned and holding between them long patriarchal cross; Constantine is wearing a loros while his son wears a chlamys. Near Mint State.................................................................................1500 37. CONSTANTINE VII AND ROMANUS II; Constantinople, c. 945-959 AD, Solidus, 4.36g. Berk-278, DO-15, Sear-1751. Obv: +IhS XPS REX REGNANTIUm Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus decorated with cross (with three pellets in each limb of cross), and raising r. hand in benediction; in l. hand, book of Gospels.

Rx: CONSTANT’ CE ROMAN’ Aυςς Facing busts of Constantine VII, with short beard (on l.) and Romanus II beardless (on r.), both crowned and holding between them long patriarchal cross; Constantine is wearing a loros while his son wears a chlamys. Mint State.........................................................................................1500 38. NICEPHORUS I; 802-811 AD. Constantinople, 803-811 AD, Solidus, 4.43g.

Berk-238, Sear-1604. Obv: nICI - FOROS bASIL E’ Bust of Nicephorus facing, with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys, and holding cross potent and akakia.

Rx: STAVRA - CIS dESPO’E Similar facing bust of Stauracius, but beardless and holding cross on globe and akakia. Mint State................................................1400 39. ROMANUS III; 1028-1034 AD. Constantinople, Stamenon Nomisma, 4.38g.

Berk-295, Sear-1819. Obv: [+IhS XIS R]EX - REGNANTIhm Christ seated facing on square-backed throne, wearing nimbus marked with cross and raising r. hand in benediction; in l. hand, book of Gospels; double border. Rx: ΘCE bOHΘ’ RWmAhW around, MΘ in upper field, The Virgin, nimbate on r., stands facing and crowns Romanus, who stands facing beside Her, bearded, and holds cross on globe; on the drapery fold below the globe, four pellets; double border. EF....725 40. MICHAEL VII; 1071-1078 AD. Constantinople, EL Histamenon Nomisma (scyphate), 4.36g. Berk-326, Sear-1868, DO-2b. Obv: Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus with cross and raising r. hand in benediction; in l. hand book of Gospels; IC - XC across field; double border. Rx: +MIX - AHΛ - RACIΛ [O Δ] Bust of Michael facing, bearded, wearing crown and loros, and holding labarum and cross on globe; double border. EF...............................................................750 41. MICHAEL VII; 1071-1078. Constantinople, Histamenon Nomisma (scyphate), 4.39g. Berk-326, Sear-1868. Obv: Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus with cross and raising r. hand in benediction; in l. hand book of Gospels; IC - XC across field; double border. Rx: +MIX - AHΛ - RACIΛ [O Δ] Bust of Michael facing, bearded, wearing crown and loros, and holding labarum and cross on globe; double border. Ex Gorny 48, 2 April 1990, lot 1073. Mint State..................................475 FDC 42. MICHAEL VII; 1071-1078. Constantinople, EL Histamenon Nomisma, 4.39g.

Berk-328, Sear-1868. Obv: IC - XC across field, Facing bust of Christ wearing halo decorated with cross ends, raising r. hand in benediction and holding gospels in l.; double dotted border. Rx: +MIX - AHΛ - ΡΑCΙ[Α Ο Δ] Half-length, frontal figure of emperor, wearing crown and holding labarum and cross on globe; double dotted border. Exceptional quality. FDC.........................................................................725 43. ALEXIUS I; 1092-1118. Thessalonica, EL Histamenon Nomisma, 4.37g. Sear1905, Handy-Pl. 1, 10-12. Obv: Facing bust of Christ, nimbate, holding book of Gospels in both hands. Rx: St. Demetrius, nimbate and holding sword, presents patriarchal cross to Alexius, who wears crown and loros. Mint State...............850 44. ALEXIUS I; 1081-1118 AD. Thessalonica, EL Histamenon Nomisma, 4.36g.

Sear-1905; Hendy-Pl. 1, 10-12. Obv: Facing bust of Christ, nimbate, holding book of Gospels in both hands. Rx: St. Demetrius, nimbate and holding sword, presents patriarchal cross to Alexius, who wears crown and loros. Ex Gemini V, 6 January 2009, lot 880; ex Gemini III, 9 January 2007, lot 558. Mint State....................700 45. JOHN II; 1118-1143 AD. Constantinople, Hyperpyron, 4.39g. Berk-341, Sear1938. Obv: IC - XC across upper field, Christ seated facing on throne without back, around his head halo with cross, raising r. hand in benediction and holding Gospels in l. Rx: ΙW ΔΕCΠΟΤΗ on l., ΘV and monogram for MHTHP (Mother) on r., Facing half-length figures of the emperor and the Virgin holding patriarchal cross between them; the Virgin wears halo, the emperor wears crown which is placed on his head by the Hand of God. Ex Berk 76, 21 April 1993, lot 95. Mint State...600 46. JOHN II; 1118-1143 AD. Constantinople, Hyperpyron, 4.03g. Berk-343, Sear-

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1940. Obv: Christ wearing nimbus with cross, seated facing on throne with back, holding book of Gospels in l. hand; on either side of his nimbus, IC - XC; around, + - KE RO - HΘΕΙ. Rx: Emperor standing facing, crowned by nimbate Virgin standing facing beside him; to l., IW / ΔEC / ΠO / TH; between their heads, ΘV; to r., monogram MTP. Ex Berk 141, 5 January 2005, lot 23. Mint State...............600 JOHN II; 118-1143 AD. Constantinople, EL Aspron Trachy, 4.40g. Berk-344, Sear-1942. Obv: Christ seated facing on throne. Rx: John II and Saint George standing facing, holding patriarchal cross set on three steps between them. Mint State......................................................................................................................450 JOHN III, NICEA; 1222-1254 AD. Magnesia, Hyperpyron, 4.41g. Berk-362; Sear-2073; Hendy pl. 31, 13-15. Obv: Christ enthroned facing. Rx: Emperor standing facing, crowned by Virgin standing beside him. Face of king flatly struck.

EF.........................................................................................................................485 JOHN III, NICEA; 1222-1254 AD. Magnesia, Hyperpyron, 4.33g. Berk-362; Sear-2073; Hendy Pl. 31, 13-15. Obv: Christ enthroned facing. Rx: Emperor standing facing, crowned by Virgin standing beside him. Near Mint State.......625 JOHN III, NICEA; 1222-1254 AD. Magnesia, Hyperpyron, 3.97g. Berk-362; Sear-2073; Hendy Pl. 31, 13-15. Obv: Christ enthroned facing. Rx: Emperor standing facing, crowned by Virgin standing beside him. Near Mint State.......675 MICHAEL VIII; 1261-1282 AD. Constantinople, Hyperpyron, 4.20g. Sear2243. Obv: Bust of Virgin orans within city walls with six groups of towers. Rx: Michael, l., kneeling before seated Christ who holds Gospels, and supported by St. Michael. Usual flatness with crown of king. Mint State......................................550 John V and John VI JOHN V AND JOHN VI; 1347-1353 AD. Constantinople, Hyperpyron, 3.33g.

Sear-2526. Obv: Bust of Virgin orans within city walls. Rx: Christ crowning kneeling John V and John VI. Usual flatness from striking. EF........................2000 GREEK SILVER CALABRIA, TARENTUM; 281-272 BC, Didrachm, 6.59g. Cf. Vlasto-731.

Obv: Naked, helmeted horseman on horse prancing r., wielding spear and holding round shield and two reserve spears with l. arm; ΣI in l. field, ΛYKA. .beneath horse. Rx: Taras on dolphin l. holding kantharos and trident, TAPA[Σ] below, ΓY in r. field. Some flatness on dolphin’s head. Toned Near Mint State...................850 CALABRIA, TARENTUM; c. 302-281 BC, Nomos, 6.40g. Vlasto-739, SNG ANS-1106. Obv: Naked boy rider crowning horse that is standing r. and raising r. foreleg; above horse’s rump, ZΩ; below horse, ΝΕY / ΜΗ. Rx: Taras holding [horned helmet], seated sideways on dolphin swimming l., between two twelverayed stars; to r., ΠOΛY; below dolphin, TAPAΣ. Small scratch under horse’s hoof.

Toned Mint State..................................................................................................650 CALABRIA, TARENTUM; c. 302-281 BC, Drachm, 3.15g. Vlasto-1077. Obv: Head of Athena l. wearing crested helmet decorated with Scylla. Rx: Owl standing r. on [thunderbolt], wings open, TAPANTINΩN above. gVF...........................350 CALABRIA, TARENTUM; c. 429-343 BC, Diobol, 0.91g. Vlasto-1322. Obv: Head of Athena r., wearing crested helmet ornamented with Scylla. Rx: Heracles kneeling r. grappling with lion, owl stands l. on lion’s back. Exceptional quality.

EF.........................................................................................................................485 LUCANIA, METAPONTUM; 340-330 BC, Nomos, 7.77g. Noe-JohnsonClass B, 2.13 (same dies); SNG ANS-436 (same dies). Obv: Head of Leukippos r. wearing Corinthian helmet, head of lion r. behind. Rx: META upward at r., barley ear with leaf to l., club above the leaf and AMI below. Ex Obolos 14, 15 December 2019, lot 36. Near Mint State.............................................................................775 Ex Ars Classica XII, 1926 LUCANIA, VELIA; 300-280 BC, Stater, 7.50g. Williams-446b (this coin), SNG ANS-1376. Obv: Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with griffin and wreath; A behind neck guard, [Φ before neck]. Rx: Lion walking r; above, dolphin between I and Φ; YEΛHTΩ[N] in exergue.

Ex Triton XIX, 5 January 2016, lot 20; Ex Nomos, Winter-Spring 2015 FPL, lot 6; Ex Cahn 71, 14 October 1931, lot 76; Ex Helbing 55, 8 November 1928, lot 4314; Ex Ars Classica XII, 18 October 1926, lot 517. This coin has a long provenance of auctions going back nearly 100 years and is also a Williams plate coin. Toned gEF.....................................................................................................................3500 LUCANIA, VELIA; c. 305-290 BC, Didrachm, 7.45g. Williams-315 (O170/ R237, 5 spec.), SNG Ashmolean-1250 (same dies). Obv: Head of Athena l. wearing Phrygian-type helmet decorated with sphinx; behind her neck, KE monogram. Rx: Lion pulling down stag r.; YEΛHTΩN above, ΦI below. A scarcer reverse type at Velia, not just the usual lion standing left or right All recorded examples are flatly struck on reverse, as is this coin. VF....................................................................500 LUCANIA, VELIA; 293/90-280 BC, Nomos, 7.24g. Williams-534 (dies 269/373, 8 spec.). Obv: Head of Athena l. wearing Attic helmet decorated with griffin; on neck guard Φ, behind neck AP monogram. Rx: Lion walking r., caduceus with [fillet] above, ethnic YEΛHTΩN in exergue. The fillet attached to the caduceus on reverse cannot be seen because partly lost to die wear and partly off flan. Bold Fine......................................................................................................................350 BRUTTIUM, BRETTIAN LEAGUE; 215-205 BC, Drachm, 4.63g. Scheu-13; HN Italy-1959. Obv: Bust of winged Nike r., star behind. Rx: BRETTIΩN Naked Dionysus standing facing, crowning himself and holding long torch; to r., incense altar. Though this coin is not rare, this is an exceptional example. Toned Mint State....................................................................................................................1175 SICILY, GELA; c. 430-425 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.23g. Jenkins-398 (dies 82/167, 17 spec.). Obv: Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer who leans forward; above horses, olive wreath. Rx: Forepart of man-headed bull r.; above, ethnic [CEΛAΣ];

below, long-necked water bird standing l. Fine...............................................1200 64. SICILY, SELINUS; c. 540-515 BC, Stater, 9.01g. HGC-1209, ArnoldBiucchi Group 4. Obv: Wild parsley leaf. Rx: Incuse square with ten triangular compartments, four filled. gVF........................................................................1450 65. SICILY, SYRACUSE; 310-305 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.75g. BMC-346, SNG ANS-637. Obv: Head Persephone l., wearing barley wreath, triple-pendant earring and necklace; beneath neck truncation, NΙ; around, three dolphins. Rx: ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding reins in l. hand and kentron in outstretched r., triskeles above. Ex Berk 114, 23 May 2000, lot 154. Ex Berk December 1998 Private Treaty. Beautifully centered. Toned Near Mint State. ...........................................................................................................................5350 Wonderful Tetradrachm 66. SICILY, SYRACUSE; Under Hieron I, c. 475-470 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.30g.

Boehringer-242 (dies 109/164, 3 spec.). Obv: Slow quadriga driven r. by standing charioteer, above Nike flying r. to crown horses; double exergue line. Rx: ΣVRAKOΣIO - N (R upside down) Head of Arethusa r., wearing pearl taenia and necklace, four dolphins around. While this issue is not rare, it usually comes in fine to VF condition. Here the head of Arethusa is virtually flawless and the obverse is perfectly centered. This coin is rare because of its unusual high quality. Near Mint State....................................................................................................................9250 Three Recorded 67. SICILY, SYRACUSE; Second Democracy, c. 460-440 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.00g. Boehringer-568 (dies 286/389, only 3 spec.). Obv: Slow quadriga driven r. by standing charioteer, above Nike flying r. to crown horses; in exergue, ketos (sea monster) r. Rx: ΣVRAKOΣI - ON Head of Arethusa r., wearing triple taenia and pearl necklace, four dolphins around (one off flan). Boehringer-568 is an extremely rare issue since only one reverse die is recorded. For many issues of Syracuse, as many as twenty dies bearing the portrait of Arethusa are recorded, with only minor variations. This reverse die was created once and never again. Most of us who have been in the business fifty years or more have never owned this Boehringer example. Toned aEF...........................................................................................5500 68. SICILY, SYRACUSE; c. 450-440 BC, Litra, 0.77g. Boehringer-549. Obv: Head of Arethusa r. bound with fillet. Rx: Octopus. Ex Berk 150, 9 August 2006, lot 124.

EF.........................................................................................................................650 Next two lots: Two completely different artists working together 69. SICILY, AGATHOKLES, 317 - 289 BC; 317-289 BC. c. 305-295 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.90g. Ierardi-104 (dies 21/65, 10 spec.). Obv: Head of KorePersephone r., wearing single drop earring and necklace of beads, hair wreathed with barley, ΚΟΡΑΣ behind head. Rx: Nike standing r., draped from waist, wings spread on either side; in r. hand a hammer, in l. hand, nail, with which she is about to fix helmet to trophy; to r., triskeles, monogram AV below wing, [ΑΓΑΘΟΚΛΕΙΟΣ] behind. Ex Berk 142, 17 March 2005, lot 53. The die cutter of these two coins, lots 69 and 70, is very conservative and businesslike, especially on the obverse. One would think these coins were created at very different dates. Near Mint State......... .........................................................................................................................11000 70. SICILY, AGATHOKLES; c. 310-308 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.82g. Ierardi-117 (dies 26/75, 2 spec.); SNG ANS-665, HGC-1536. Obv: KoPAΣ Head of KorePersephone r., wreathed with grain. Rx: [AΓAΘOKΛEI]OΣ Nike standing r., draped from waist, wings spread on either side; holding in r. hand a hammer, in l. hand a nail, with which she is about to fix helmet to trophy; to r., triskeles. Ex Auctiones 15, Basle, 1985, lot 47. This second example was done by a die cutter with glorious ideas of what the goddess should look like. Luxurious hair with a Nike that could have been drawn by Rubens and wings so beautiful she could fly away. Rough natural planchet edge at 5-7 o’clock, but was there when the coin was struck. Mint State.............................................................................................13500 71. SICILY, SICULO-PUNIC; 340-320 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.06g. Jenkins-406.

Obv: Head of young Heracles r., wearing lion skin headdress. Rx: [MHSBM] (Punic), head and neck of horse l.; palm tree behind. Ex Berk 134, May 2011, lot 63. Near Mint State............................................................................................2750 Euainetos Type 72. SICILY, SICULO-PUNIC; 320/15-300 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.02g. JenkinsSeries 3a, 161 (O49/R145), SNG Fitzwilliam-1488-9 (same obv. die). Obv: Head of Arethusa l. four dolphins around. Rx: Horse’s head l., palm tree behind; Punic ethnic below. Ex Triton XXIV, 19 January 2021, lot 368. Ex CNG 90, 23 May 2012, lot 343. Ex CNG 60, 22 May 2002, lot 229. The head of Arethusa on this coin is an exact copy of a decadrachm of Euainetos. Toned EF................................5250 73. ZEUGITANIA, CARTHAGE; c. 230-210 BC, Billon 1-1/2 Shekel or Tridrachm, 8.95g. SNG Cop-391, Jenkins-pl 27.10, Sear-6497. Obv: Head of Tanit l., wreathed with wheat, wearing necklace and single-drop earring. Rx: Horse standing r., looking back, r. foreleg raised. EF..................................................500 74. ZEUGITANIA, CARTHAGE; Tridrachm, 10.06g. Lorber-115 (this coin). Obv: Head of Tanit l. Rx: Horse standing r., palm tree behind. aEF..........................525 Unlisted Dies 75. CHALCIDIAN DISTRICT, ACANTHUS; c. 470-430 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.37g. Desneux- (unlisted dies; cf. 103 for similar), Gulbenkian-393. Obv: Lion attacking bull; fish below. Rx: AKANΘION in shallow incuse around quadripartite square, the quarters raised and granulated. Ex Berk 147, 17 January 2006, lot 76.

The dies of this coin were not known to Desneux who wrote the standard work on tetradrachms of Acanthus. Toned aEF...............................................................6850 76. MACEDONIA, PHILIP II; Pella, Posthumous, c. 336/5-329/8 BC, Tetradrachm, 14.47g. Le Rider-344. Obv: Laureate head of Zeus r. Rx: ΦIΛIΠΠOY Horseman r., holding palm; kantharos below. Ex Nomos Obolos 16, 11 October 2020, lot 170.

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Rx: Celticized horseman r. with long crest, holding wreath, bow under horse. Ex Freeman & Sear 13, 25 August 2006, lot 50. Exceptional type and quality. Very rare. Mint State...................................................................................................5000 79. EASTERN EUROPE. IMITATING PHILIP II OF MACEDON; 3rd-2nd centuries BC, Tetradrachm Baumreiter type, 14.08g. Göbl-129, Kostial, Sammlung Lanz-416. Obv: Head of Zeus r. Rx: Horseman l., wearing crested helmet and holding palm branch, animal device to l., leaf ornaments below. High relief. Near Mint State...........................................................................................................3250 80. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; Amphipolis, c. 336-323 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.17g. Price-99. Obv: Head of Herakles r. wearing skin of lion’s head with mane. Rx: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡoΥ Zeus enthroned l. holding eagle and scepter; in l. field below arm, caduceus. Near Mint State................................1650 81. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; 336-323 BC. Amphipolis, c. 323-320 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.13g. Price-110. Obv: Head of Herakles r. wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡoΥ downwards on r., BAΣIΛEΩΣ upwards on l., Zeus enthroned l. holding eagle and scepter, bow and quiver in l. field. Mint State....................................................................................................................1650 82. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; 336-323 BC. Citium, c. 325-320 BC, mostly Lifetime, Tetradrachm, 17.23g. Price-3109. Obv: Head of Herakles r. wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: AΛEΞANΔPOY to r., [BA] ΣIΛEΩΣ in exergue, Zeus enthroned l. holding eagle and scepter, KT monogram in l. field. Citium, identified by the KT monogram on reverse, is a scarce mint for tetradrachms of Alexander. Price lists only four varieties of that denomination for Citium, all assigned to the short period c. 325-320 BC. Near Mint State.......1800 83. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Aradus, c.

328-320 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.05g. Price-3321. Obv: Head of Herakles r. in lion skin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., monograms in l. field and beneath throne. aEF.......................................................................................................................550 84. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; 336-323 BC. Aradus, c. 328-320 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.98g. Price-3309. Obv: Head of Herakles r. in lion skin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., uncertain monogram beneath throne.

EF / VF.................................................................................................................550 85. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; 336-323 BC. Late Lifetime, 323-319 BC, Drachm, 4.20g. Price-1757a. Obv: Head of young Hercules r., wearing lion’s skin headdress. Rx: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated l., holding eagle and scepter; in l. field, caduceus; in outer r. field, spear head. EF.....................400 86. MACEDONIA, PHILIP III, 323-317 BC; 336-323 BC. Sardes, Drachm, 4.20g.

Price-P109. Obv: Head of Herakles r. wearing lionskin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., torch in l. field, monogram beneath throne. EF.............................................300 87. MACEDONIA, DEMETRIUS POLIORCETES, 306-283 BC; Amphipolis, c. 292-291 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.00g. Newell-. Obv: Diademed head of Demetrius r., wearing bull’s horn. Rx: Poseidon naked to waist seated on rock, holding apluster and lotus-tipped scepter; monograms before and behind. This monogram combination not known to Newell, although other examples have appeared in the 95 years since his study appeared. Cf. Newell-107 (monogram on r.) and Newell-110 (monogram on l.). EF with luster.................................................5000 88. PONTIC, MITHRADATES VI; 83-82 BC Second Mithradatic War, Odessa, Tetradrachm, 16.21g. Obv: Portrait of Mithradates as Alexander III as Hercules.

Rx: Zeus seated. gVF.........................................................................................775 89. EMATHIAN DISTRICT, LETE; c. 525-480 BC, Stater, 9.99g. Cf. SNG ANS958 and 962. Obv: Naked, ithyphallic satyr standing r., seizing arm of nymph who tries to flee while looking back; the satyr also raises his l. hand towards the nymph’s face; traces of a pellet to r., possibly also a second and third pellet to l. and above, off flan on our specimen. Rx: Incuse square divided by large X. Upper back of satyr head is off flan. EF.......................................................................2150 Lockett, May Plate Coin 90. THRACE, AINOS; c. 398/7-396/5 BC, Tetradrachm, 14.86g. May-348a (dies 215/234, Pl. V, this coin). Obv: Head of Hermes facing, wearing petasos. Rx: ΑΙΝΙΟΝ Goat standing r., in r. field vine in leaf, from which hang two grape clusters; all within incuse square.

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Ex Edward P. Warren Collection, published by Kurt Regling in 1906, sold by Sotheby, 2 May 1905, probably coming from the Canon William Greenwell Collection (1820-1918). This coin with its perfectly centered, high-relief image of Hermes has an impressive pedigree, probably dating to the 19th century. The exceptional quality of this coin is proven by the many exceptional collectors who have owned it. Toned EF..................................................................................20000 91. ATTICA, ATHENS; c. 449-445 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.11g. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r., head front, crescent and olive twig with two leaves behind, ΑΘΕ in r. field. Mint State........................................................1800 92. ATTICA, ATHENS; c. 445-440 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.17g. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r., head front, crescent and olive twig with two leaves behind, ΑΘΕ in r. field. Beautiful archaic face of Athena. Mint State....1900 93. ATTICA, ATHENS; c. 449-445 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.14g. Obv: Helmeted head

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Uncertain mint in the Oxus region, Tetradrachm, 15.94g. Nicolet-Pierre & Amandry 13 (same obv. die); Bopearachchi, Sophytes 6-7. Obv: Head of Athena r., monogram behind. Rx: Owl r., crescent and olive twig with two leaves behind, grape bunch above tail; ΑΘΕ in r. field. Ex CNG 106, 13 September 2017, lot 557.

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Thompson-217. Obv: Head of Athena r. wearing Attic helmet with Pegasus. Rx: Owl standing r. on amphora; A-ΘE across upper fields, ΔH-MH in l. field, IE-PΩ to r., Macedonian helmet in r. field. aEF..........................................................1450 ATTICA, AEGINA; c. 490-458 BC, Stater, 12.21g. Asyut-Group VIIb, p. 73, pl.

XXI. Obv: Sea turtle with heavy collar. Rx: Square “small skew” incuse with five segments. Many countermarks on turtle’s back. Well centered. aVF..................750 ATTICA, AEGINA; c. 456/45-431 BC, Stater, 11.73g. Milbank-pl. 2, 14. Obv: Land turtle; Rx: Shallow square incuse, divided by broad bands into a pattern of five compartments. The die break to the left of the turtle’s shell has been recorded numerous times. It seems that even though this die had large breaks, the Aeginetans still wanted to use it. aEF...................................................................................5000 ATTICA, AEGINA; 404-340 BC, Stater, 12.20g. Sear-2603, Milbank-Pl. II #14.

Obv: Land tortoise. Rx: Incuse. Ex Berk 143, 20 May 2005, lot 107. Struck in high relief. Small unidentified countermark at high point of shell. EF......................4150 ATTICA, AEGINA; 445-431 BC, Stater, 12.29g. SNG-Dewing 1685. Obv: Turtle. Rx: Square incuse. High relief. VF..........................................................850 BOEOTIA, THEBES; c. 363-338 BC, Stater, 12.23g. BCD-539, BM-150, SNG Cop-339. Obv: Boeotian shield. Rx: Amphora; magistrate’s name KA to l., BΙ to r.

Amphora weakly struck on right side. Near Mint State.......................................775 BOEOTIA, THEBES; c. 395-338 BC, Stater, 12.08g. BCD-523, SNG Cop-323.

Obv: Boeotian shield. Rx: Amphora; ΑΓ to l., ΛA to r. aEF..............................500 BOEOTIA, TANAGRA; c. 457-448 BC, Hemidrachm, 2.67g. BCD-260. Obv: Boeotian shield. Rx: T-A, Forepart of horse r. VF / Good F..............................400 EUBOEA, CHALCIS; c. 338-308 BC, Drachm, 3.60g. Cf. BMC-pp. 110-111.

Obv: Head of the nymph Chalkis r., wearing earring, hair rolled. Rx: Eagle flying r., holding serpent in beak and talons; XI above, ethnic XAΛ or ΛΑΧ and possible symbol are off flan. VF......................................................................................175 THRACE, THASOS; c. 550-463 BC, Stater, 8.79g. SNG Cop-1011. Obv: Ithyphallic satyr kneeling r. and carrying nymph, who raises r. hand in protest; the hair of satyr and nymph is indicated by dots. Rx: Quadripartite incuse square. gVF......................................................................................................................550 DANUBIAN DISTRICT, ISTRUS; Late 5th-4th cent. BC, Drachm, 6.44g.

SNG BM-227. Obv: Two facing male heads, r. head inverted. Rx: Sea eagle l. with dolphin in talons, [IΣTPIH] above, A below tail feathers of eagle. High relief obverse. Bold VF.................................................................................................350 DANUBIAN DISTRICT, ISTRUS; Late 5th-4th cent. BC, Drachm, 6.93g. Cf. SNG BM-232 (letter E not P below eagle’s tail). Obv: Two facing male heads, r. head inverted. Rx: Sea eagle l. with dolphin in talons, IΣTPIH above, P below tail feathers of eagle. Planchet flaw on chin of one male. EF....................................375 DANUBIAN DISTRICT, ISTRUS; 4th cent. BC, Drachm, 5.33g. SNG BM242. Obv: Two facing male heads, l. head inverted. Rx: Sea eagle l. with dolphin in talons, [IΣ]TPIH above, ΠA monogram below dolphin. Exceptional reverse. EF....

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Obv: Facing male heads, l. head inverted. Rx: Sea-eagle standing l. with dolphin in talons. Toned. Near Mint State.............................................................................400 THRACE, LYSIMACHUS,323-281 BC; Byzantium, 297-282 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.94g. Thompson-. Obv: Head of Alexander the Great with Ammon horn r. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena enthroned l., her l. arm resting on round shield, holding Nike on outstretched r. hand, Nike crowning the king›s name; in inner l. field, monogram. VF............................................................................1250 LYSIMACHUS, 305-281 BC; Lysimacheia, c. 297/6-282/1 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.03g. Müller-49, Thompson-. Obv: Diademed head of the deified Alexander r.

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Mint State...........................................................................................................1850 THESSALY, LARISSA; c. 400-370 BC, Drachm, 6.11g. Lorber-Studies Westermark p. 279, 53 (same dies). Obv: Head of nymph Larissa three-quarters r., wearing ampyx and necklace, hair flying freely around face. Rx: [Λ]Α[ΡΙ] Horse grazing r. Exceptionally beautiful image of nymph Larissa. Mint State...........2350 THESSALY, TRICCA; 450-400 BC, Hemidrachm, 2.68g. Cf. SNG Cop-262.

Obv: Naked youth standing r., restraining forepart of unruly bull. Rx: Forepart of horse r., TPI - KKA - I - ON around; all within shallow incuse square. aVF....225 ACHAEAN LEAGUE, ACHAIA, AEGIUM; c. 37-31 BC, magistrate Aristodamos, Hemidrachm, 2.00g. BCD-430, Sear-2973. Obv: AIΓIEWN Laureate head of Zeus r. Rx: Large X with small v appended, name API / CTO - ΔA / MOC in three lines across field, all within laurel wreath. EF......................................275 ACARNANIA, ARGOS AMPHILOCHICUM; c. 404-360 BC, Stater, 8.24g.

Calciati-32. Obv: Pegasus flying r., A below. Rx: Head of Athena l. wearing Corinthian helmet, AMB[PA]KIΩTA[N] around, tripod behind. EF / VF........800 ACARNANIA, ARGOS AMPHILOCHICUM; c. 350-270 BC, Stater, 8.22g.

Calciati-32. Obv: Pegasus flying l., A below. Rx: Head of Athena l. wearing Corinthian helmet, AMΦIΛ above, ABΠ and javelin behind. Head of Pegasus flatly struck. Mint State........................................................................................585 ACARNANIA, ARGOS AMPHILOCHICUM; C. 345-300 BC, Stater, 8.22g.

Calciati-11. Obv: Pegasus flying l., A below. Rx: ΑΡΓΕΙ Helmeted head of Athena l., helmet behind Darkly toned. VF......................................................................275 IONIA, MILETOS; c. 500 BC, 1/12 Stater, 1.18g. Sear-3532. Obv: Lion’s torso and foreleg r., but head with open mouth turned back l. Rx: Star ornament within incuse square. Mint State...................................................................................110 LYCIA, MASICYTUS; Mid 40s - after 19/18 BC, Hemidrachm, 1.78g.

Troxell-85. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo r., Λ - Y across lower field. Rx: Lyre in incuse square, adorned with a tie to the r.; M - A across lower field. Cf. Troxell, p. 135: “On the coins struck from 85.17-85.28 the lyre is adorned with a tie to the right”. EF............................................................................................................150 CARIA, RHODES; c. 40 BC-25 AD, Drachm, 4.03g. Ashton & Weiss 334 (A113/P326); SNG Keckman-. Obv: Head of Helios facing, slightly r. Rx: Fullblown rose from above; ΕΩΝΙΔΑΣ above, three stars below. Ex CNG E480, 11 November 2020, lot 237. Extremely nice head of Helios with rays of sun emerging from hair. Mint State............................................................................................750 CARIA, RHODES; c. 167-88 BC, Drachm, 2.30g. BM-267, SNG Aulock-2828.

Obv: Radiate head of Helios r. Rx: Rose with bud on r., between P and caduceus on l. and o on r.; above, name KAΛΛIΞEI, the last I representing a cut-off N. VF..... .............................................................................................................................175 IONIA, EPHESUS; 137-134 BC, Cistophoric Tetradrachm, 12.63g. Kleiner Series-38, pl. XVII, 2-3 (from same obv. die as ours). 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. aEF.......................................................................................385 PAMPHYLIA, ASPENDUS; c. 460-420 BC, Stater, 10.85g. SNG Aul-4478, BM-1. Obv: Naked warrior advancing r. holding shield and short sword; ivy leaves l. and r. and between legs. Rx: Triskeles of human legs. VF.............................300 PAMPHYLIA, ASPENDUS; 400-300 BC, Stater, 10.96g. SNG Cop-226, SNG Aul-4557. Obv: KI in field between wrestlers. Rx: Slinger, triskeles in field.

Purchased from HJB, 7 March 2001. Iridescent toning. Some minor flatness from striking. Mint State...............................................................................................600 CILICIA, CELENDERIS; c. 425-400 BC, Stater, 10.63g. SNG Paris-47. Obv: Horseman r., dismounting horse for second part of race. Rx: Goat kneeling l., head turned back; ivy leaf above. EF.........................................................................625 CILICIA, CELENDERIS; c. 380-370 BC, Stater, 10.56g. SNG Aulock-5638.

Obv: Nude rider holding whip and reins, about to dismount from horse prancing r. in order to complete race on foot. Rx: KEΛEN Goat kneeling r., head l. Small test cut on reverse edge. Choice EF..........................................................................1300 SYRIA, SELEUCUS I, 312-281 BC; Seleucia II Mint, from c. 296/5 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.93g. SC-130.34a. Obv: Laureate head of Zeus r. Rx: Athena in quadriga of horned elephants r., brandishing spear and shield; anchor above. Ex Kricheldorf 38, 28 November 1984, lot 339. Good VF...................................2400

136. SYRIA, SELEUCUS I, 312-281 BC; Seleucia II , from c. 296/95 BC, Drachm, 4.09g. SC-131.5b; ESM-80. Obv: Laureate head of Zeus r. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ on l., ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ in exergue; Athena in elephant quadriga r., brandishing spear and shield. Toned About EF....................................................................................1000 137. PHOENICIA, ARADUS; c. 400-350 BC, 1/3 Stater, 3.76g. BM-32. Obv: Laureate head of bearded deity r. Rx: Galley r. over waves. VF.......................250 Magnificent Obverse 138. PHOENICIA, AZBAAL; c. 365-350 BC, Dishekel, 13.18g. Sear-6011, SNG Cop-132. Obv: Three helmeted hoplites holding shields, in galley l. with rudder at stern, lion’s head above prow, and waves below; in lower half of type, large hippocamp and murex shell. Rx: Bull kneeling l., attacked by lion on his back. Ex Triton X, 9 January 2007, lot 402. The obverse of this coin is certainly the finest we’ve owned; perfectly struck and centered with full mint luster. The reverse is perfectly centered with a decorative high edge and only the slightest die wear on the center of the lion’s head. Mint State............................................................6250 139. ASIA MINOR, ACHEMENID EMPIRE; Darius I-Xerxes II, c. 485-420 BC, Siglos, 6.02g. Sunrise-25. Obv: The Great King running r., holding spear and bow.

Rx: Oblong incuse. gVF....................................................................................400 140. ACHAEMENID, XERXES II - ARTAXERXES II; c. 420-375 BC, Siglos, 5.53g. Sunrise-29. Obv: Bearded, kneeling running king r. holding spear and bow.

Rx: Oblong punch. Bold Fine............................................................................150 141. ACHAEMENID EMPIRE, ARTAXERXES II OR III; c. 375-340 BC, Siglos, 5.49g. Carradice-pl. XII, 32; Sunrise-34. Obv: Kneeling, running king r. holding dagger and bow. Rx: Incuse square, of rough form. Bold Fine............250 142. BACTRIA, ANTIALCIDAS; 145-135 BC, Drachm, 2.39g. Mitchiner-279c, Sear-7630 var. Obv: BAΣIΛEΩΣ NIKHΦOPOY ANTIAΛKIΔOY Bust draped, cuirassed r., seen from front, wearing crested helmet. Rx: Zeus enthroned l., head front, holding Nike and scepter, forepart of elephant r. at his feet; Karosthi legend around, monogram in r. field. EF.......................................................................350 143. ELYMAIS; Tetradrachm, 15.36g. Van’t Haaff Type 10.1; Mitchiner-703. Obv: Bust l.; to r., rosette and anchor. Rx: small bust l., in square formed by blundered Greek legend. EF...............................................................................................475 144. PERSIS, Artaxerxes II; c. 50-0 BC, Hemidrachm, 1.88g. Alram-571; BM-6, pl.

XXXIII.13; Sear-6214. Obv: Draped bust of king l. with pointed beard, wearing battlemented mural crown and diadem. Rx: King standing l. before lighted altar; Aramaic legend forming square around the type. VF........................................175 145. ARABIA FELIX, HIMYARITES, ‘AMDAN BAYYIN; Quinarius, c. 50-150 AD, mint Raidan, 1.68g. Sear-5718; BM-p. 71, 2. Obv: Beardless male head r., hair hanging in ringlets, monogram behind; border of dots ending in arrow head below the monogram. Rx: Smaller male head r. as on obverse, caduceus-like monogram before, Himyarite legend around and below. Mint State...................................225 146. ARABIA FELIX, HIMYARITES, ‘AMDAN BAYYIN; Quinarius c. 50-150 AD, mint Raidan, 1.76g. Sear-5718; BM- p. 71, 2. Obv: Beardless male head r., hair hanging in ringlets, monogram behind; border of dots ending in arrow head below the monogram. Rx: Smaller male head r. as on obverse, caduceus-like monogram before, Himyarite legend around and below. Mint State.................225 147. ARABIA FELIX, HIMYARITES, ‘AMDAN BAYYIN; Quinarius c. 50-150 AD, mint Raidan, 1.69g. Sear-5718; BM-p. 71, 2. Obv: Beardless male head r., hair hanging in ringlets, monogram behind; border of dots ending in arrow head below the monogram. Rx: Smaller male head r. as on obverse, caduceus-like monogram before, Himyarite legend around and below. Mint State...................................225 GREEK BRONZE 148. ZEUGITANA, CARTHAGE; Sardinian Mint, 264-241 BC, First Punic War, AE 27, 14.86g. SNG Cop-197. Obv: Head of Tanit l., wreathed with wheat. Rx: Horse’s head r., caduceus before. Poorly struck, as usual for this coin. VF........265 149. ZEUGITANIA, CARTHAGE; ca. 201-175 BC, 15 Shekels, 77.30g. SNG Cop399/400, Jenkins & Lewis P. 136, 11. Obv: Wreathed head of Tanit l. Rx: Horse standing r.; solar disk above. This massive 15 Shekel coin is quite worn, like most other known examples. Fine..............................................................................800 150. MACEDONIA, PHILIP II; AE 16-18, 5.64g. SNG ANS-896. Obv: Head of Apollo r. wearing taenia. Rx: Naked youth on horse prancing r., ΦΙΛIΠΠΟΥ above, ΑN monogram below. EF.......................................................................165 151. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; Miletus, c. 323-319 BC, AE 17-18, 5.70g. Price-2102, SNG Cop-1054. Obv: Head of young Herakles r. wearing lionskin headdress. Rx: AΛEΞANΔPOY downwards between club and bow in case; to l. of club, wheat ear. EF............................................................250 152. MACEDONIA, PERSEUS; 179-168 BC. AE 17.5-19, 6.41g. SNG Cop-1277, Sear-6807 var. Obv: Head of hero Perseus r., wearing winged helmet with griffin’s head; harpa before. Rx: Eagle with wings raised standing l., head r., on thunderbolt; B - A above, ΠEP monogram to l., ΓH monogram and H in exergue. Eagle’s chest flatly struck. EF....................................................................................................125 Sparta 153. LACONIA, SPARTA; c. 40s-early 30s BC, Hexachalkon, AE 22, 5.00g. BCD908.5. Obv: [ΛYKOYPΓOC] Bearded head of Lycurgus r. Rx: Upright club with handle at top, surmounted by a caduceus; across field Λ - A and ΦI - [ΛW]; all within olive wreath. “Lycurgus was the semi-mythical founder of Sparta’s social and political system, said to have lived in the 8th or 9th century BC” (BCD catalogue, lot 905). An unusual chance to acquire a coin from the famous city of Sparta, which only began issuing coins in the third century BC. Fine................300 154. TAURIC CHERSONESUS, PANTICAPAEUM; 4th-3rd cent. BC, AE 24-26, 13.25g. SNG BM-881, Sear-1699. Obv: Head of young Pan l., wreathed with ivy.

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Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., ROMA behind, X under chin. Rx: C. AVG above Ionic column surmounted by statue, togate figures at sides. gVF.....................245 161. CN. DOMITIUS AHENOBARBUS; 128 BC, Denarius, 3.53g. Syd-514, Cr261/1, RSC Domitia-14. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., wheat ear behind, mark of value before. Rx: Victory in biga r., holding whip; below, man fighting a lion; ROMA above, CN DOM in exergue. VF...........................................................135 162. Q. LUTATIUS CERCO; 109-108 BC, Denarius, 3.83g. Cr-305/1, Syd-351, RSC Lutatia-2. Obv: Helmeted head of Mars or Roma r., [ROMA] above, CERCO before, X behind. Rx: Q. LVTATI / Q above galley sailing r., all within oak wreath.

VF........................................................................................................................175 163. LUCIUS APPULEIUS SATURNINUS; 104 BC, Denarius, 3.96g. Cr-317/3b, Syd-578a, RSC Appuleia-1. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma l. Rx: Saturn in quadriga l., .S below, L SATVRN in exergue. aEF...........................................................125 164. C. COELIUS CALDUS; 104 BC, Denarius, 3.97g. Cr-318/1b, Syd-582a, RSC Coelia-3. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma l. Rx: Victory in biga l., CALD below horses, C: in exergue. Ex Davisson’s E27, October 2018, lot 42. Ex Obolos 9, 25 March 2018, lot 39. Ex W. F. Stoecklin Collection, Amriswil, Switzerland, acquired prior to 1975. EF.................................................................................450 165. C. POBLICIUS MALLEOLUS; c. 96 BC, Denarius, 3.91g. Cr-335/3b, Syd615, RSC Poblicia-6a. Obv: Helmeted head of Mars r., star under chin. Rx: Warrior standing l. before trophy, foot on cuirass, prow and C MAL behind. Near Mint State......................................................................................................................350 166. Q. POMPEIUS RUFUS; 54 BC, Denarius, 3.50g. Cr-434/1, Syd-908 (R5), RSC Pompeia-4. Obv: [S]VLLA COS Bare-headed portrait r. of the dictator Sulla, the moneyer’s maternal grandfather. Rx: RVFVS COS - Q POM RVFI Bare-headed portrait r. of Q. Pompeius Rufus, the moneyer’s paternal grandfather. Sulla and Rufus, the moneyer’s two grandfathers, were consuls together in 88 BC. These are the first portraits to appear on Roman coins, and the only numismatic portrait of the famous Sulla, a precursor of Pompey, Caesar, and the Roman emperors. Rare: stuck from fewer than 10 obverse and 11 reverse dies on Crawford’s estimate.

Some pitting and porosity, but portrait clear. Fine...............................................300 167. ANONYMOUS; 81 BC, Quinarius, 1.83g. Cr-373/1b, Syd-610. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo r. Rx: Victory standing r. crowning trophy, A between, ROMA in exergue. gVF......................................................................................................150 168. C. POSTUMIUS; 74 BC, Denarius, 3.92g. Cr-394/1a, Syd-785, RSC Postumia-9.

Obv: Bust of Diana r., bow and quiver over shoulder. Rx: C POSTVMI Hound running r., below spear; TA monogram in exergue. VF.....................................165 169. C. VIBIUS C.F. PANSA; 48 BC, Denarius, 3.70g. Cr-449/1. Obv: Mask of Pan r., PANSA below. Rx: Jupiter Anxurus seated l. VF..........................................165 ROMAN IMPERATORIAL SILVER 170. JULIUS CAESAR; Military Mint, 49-48 BC, Denarius, 3.75g. Cr-443/1; Syd1006; Sear, Imperators-9. Obv: Elephant walking r., trampling dragon; CAESAR in exergue. Rx: Priestly emblems: ladle, sprinkler, ax terminating in wolf’s head above blade, priest’s hat topped by spike. VF....................................................600 171. JULIUS CAESAR; 40 BC, Moneyer Q. Voconius Vitulus, Denarius, 3.83g. Cr526/24; Syd-1133 (R5); C-45 (12 Fr.); Sear, Imperators-331. Obv: Wreathed head of Caesar r., without legend. Rx: Q VOCONIVS above, VITVLVS Q / DESIGN in exergue, S - C in field, Calf standing l., a pun on the moneyer’s name (Vitulus=bull calf). aVF.........................................................................................................3950 172. C. CASSIUS, STRUCK BY LENTULUS SPINTER; 42 BC, probably at Smyrna, Denarius, 3.53g. Cr-500/1, Syd-1308 (R9), C-7 (200 Fr.). Obv: Tripod surmounted by cauldron, fillet hanging on either side, C CASSI on l., IMP on r. Rx: Pitcher and lituus, LENTVLVS SPINT below. There are now numerous examples of this formerly R9 coin on the market, but not many with a perfectly centered obverse. Mint State............................................................................................3250 173. CLEOPATRA AND MARK ANTONY; 32 BC, Denarius, 3.67g. Cr-543/1; Syd1210 (R7); C-1 (40 Fr.); Sear, Imperators-345. Obv: [CLEOPATRAE REGINAE REGVM] FILIORVM REGV[M] Draped and diademed bust of Cleopatra r., prow before. Rx: ANTONI ARMENIA [DEVICTA] Bare head of Antony r., Armenian tiara behind. Porosity on surface, but detailed images. About EF.....................5250 174. MARK ANTONY; 32-31 BC, Denarius, 3.38g. Cr-544/26; Syd-1230; C-41;

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Rx: PON MAX - TR P COS V Emperor seated r. on curule chair, holding branch and scepter. EF...................................................................................................250 Exceptional TITUS; 79-81 AD, Rome, 79 AD, Denarius, 3.51g. RIC-19 (C), BM-22, Paris-16, C-280. Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M Laureate head r. Rx: TR P VIIII - IMP XIIII - COS VII P P Capricorn l., horned and bearded, celestial globe with crossing longitudinal and latitudinal lines below. This is a wonderful image of Titus with a very nice Capricorn reverse. Highly unusual image and quality. Mint State....................................................................................................................1950 DOMITIAN; 81-96 AD, Rome, 89 AD, Denarius, 3.16g. BM-158, Paris-152, C-257, RIC-685 (C2). Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG - GERM P M TR P VIIII Head laureate r. Rx: IMP XXI COS XIIII CENS P P P Minerva fighting r. with spear and shield. aEF.........................................................................................475 TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, c. 107-8 AD, Denarius, 3.29g. Woytek, MIR270b (155 spec.); BM-328; RIC-128; C-74 (2 Fr.). Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P Bust laureate r., with fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI Victory, naked to waist, standing l. holding wreath and palm. Near Mint State......................................500 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Rome, 126-7 AD, Denarius, 3.29g. BM-464, C-466 (2 Fr.), RIC-852 (C). Obv: HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS Bust laureate r., with fold of cloak on front shoulder. Rx: COS III Crescent moon and seven stars, the stars arranged two on l., three in middle and two on r. Ex CNG 55, 13 September 2000, lot 1230; ex M&M Basel 62, 7 October 1982, lot 429. Toned EF.....................950 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Rome, 128 AD, Denarius, 3.57g. RIC-919 (C); cf. BM476 and C-338. Obv: HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS P P Head laureate r. Rx: COS - III Roma or Virtus seated r. on cuirass and shield, holding spear and parazonium, without helmet behind her. The RD report seems to record 41 specimens of this denarius without helmet behind Roma/Virtus. EF.............................................325 ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Rome, 145-7 AD, Denarius, 3.42g. BM-530, C-344, RIC-136. Obv: ANTONINVS - AVG PIVS P P Head laureate r. Rx: C - OS - II - II Clasped hands before caduceus and two wheat ears. EF.......................285 MARCUS AURELIUS AS CAESAR; 139-161 AD, Denarius, Rome, 140-4 AD, 3.83g. RIC-424a, C-451, BM-277. Obv: AVRELIVS CAESAR - AVG PII F COS Head bare r. Rx: [PIETAS] AVG Priestly implements. Overweight specimen.

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Obv: IMP CAES P HELV - PERTIN AVG Head laureate r. Rx: OPI DIVIN - [TR P] COS II Ops seated l. holding two wheat ears, l. hand resting on seat of throne behind her. VF..................................................................................................1400 195. CLODIUS ALBINUS AS CAESAR; 193-195 AD, Rome, 194-5 AD, Denarius, 3.18g. BM-95, C-48 (12 Fr.), RIC-7. Obv: D CLOD SEPT - [AL]BIN CAES Head bare r. Rx: [MIN]ER - PA - CIF COS I[I] Minerva standing l. holding branch before her and shield on ground behind her, spear rests against her l. arm. Exceptional portrait. Reverse struck with worn die. Mint State..............................................875 196. CLODIUS ALBINUS AS CAESAR; 193-195 AD, Rome, 194-5 AD, Denarius, 2.94g. 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. Countermark on reverse at 10 o’clock. Superb portrait. Toned EF.................................................450 197. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Rome, 201 AD, Denarius, 3.40g. BM256, C-370, RIC-176. Obv: SEVERVS - PIVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: PART MAX P M T - R P VIIII Trophy between two seated Parthian captives. EF.....200 198. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, New-style Eastern Mint, 198 AD, Denarius, 3.40g. BM-634, C-695, RIC-499. Obv: L SEP SEVERVS PER - AVG P M IMP XI Head laureate r. Rx: VICT AV - G - G - COS II - P P Victory advancing l. holding wreath and palm. Scarce: c. 21 specimens in Reka Devnia hoard.

Idiosyncratic obverse legend composed in the East to commemorate Severus’ capture of Ctesiphon before the Rome-mint form (L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX) was known. Mint State................................................................600 199. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Rome, 201 AD, Denarius, 3.37g. BM-264, RIC54a (citing BM), bust var. of C-175. Obv: ANTONINVS - PIVS AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: PART MAX PONT - TR P IIII Trophy between two seated captives. The reverse legend names Caracalla Parthicus Maximus for his participation in his father’s Parthian victory. Rare with bust draped and cuirassed rather than draped only . Near Mint State............................................200 200. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Rome, 212 AD, Denarius, 3.29g. RIC-192, C-196, BM-35. Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT Head laureate r. Rx: P M TR P - XV - COS III P P Hercules standing l., holding branch and club with lionskin. Mint State......................................................................................................................225 201. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Rome, 212 AD, Denarius, 3.49g. BM-39, C-195, RIC-194 corr. Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS - AVG BRIT Head laureate r. Rx: P M TR P XV - COS III P P Serapis standing l., kalathos on head, raising r. hand and holding scepter in l. Toned Mint State...............................................................200 202. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Rome, 214 AD, Denarius, 2.92g. BM-94, C-239, RIC-240. Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM Head laureate r. Rx: P M TR P XVII - COS IIII P P Jupiter standing l. holding thunderbolt and scepter, eagle at feet. Mint State...................................................................................................215 203. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Rome, 204 AD, Denarius, 3.14g. RSC-90a (Malcolm P. Hunt), bust var. of BM-223 and C-90 (5 Fr.). Obv: P SEPT GETA CAES PONT Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: NOBI - LITAS Nobilitas standing r. holding scepter and statuette. From the Philip Ashton Collection, ex Berk 149, 24 May 2006, lot 355. Rare with bust draped and cuirassed not draped only on obverse. Near Mint State......................................................................125 204. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Rome, c. 206-7 AD, Denarius, 3.31g. BM-446 note, RSC-104b (Arnold Coll.), RIC-34a. Obv: [P] SEPTIMIVS - GETA CAES Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: PONTIF - COS Minerva standing l. holding shield and spear which rest on ground. Rare with bust draped and cuirassed rather than just draped. Near Mint State............................................................225 205. ELAGABALUS; 218-222 AD, Branch Mint, 219 AD, Antoninianus, 5.15g. BM128, RSC-39a, RIC-72. Obv: IMP ANTONINVS AVG Bust radiate, draped r. Rx: FIDES - M - I - LITVM Fides standing l., head r., holding vexillum and standard.

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Rx: P M TR P III - COS III P P Jupiter seated l. holding Victory and scepter, eagle at his feet. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired in March 1998. Not common: 28 specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. Mint State...............................150 PHILIP I; 244-249 AD, Rome, 245 AD, Antoninianus, 3.84g. RIC-26b, C-3. Obv: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: ADVENTVS AVGG Philip on horse pacing l., raising r. hand and holding spear. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired in March 1998. Mint State...................................185 PHILIP II AS AUGUSTUS; 247-249 AD, Antioch, 249 AD, Antoninianus, 3.90g. RIC-235 (R), C-38 corr. Obv: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: P M TR P VI COS P P Felicitas standing l. holding long caduceus (two snakes at top missing) and cornucopia. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Alex Malloy, June 1999; stated to be ex Novae Hoard.

The engraver apparently omitted or obscured the two snakes that should have been shown at the top of Felicitas’ caduceus. Mint State...........................................175 TRAJAN DECIUS; 249-251 AD, Antioch, Antoninianus, 4.05g. RIC-46b (R), C-98 (6 Fr.). Obv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r.; apparently one dot below, joined by a die break to the emperor’s cuirass. Rx: PVDICITIA AVG Pudicitia seated l., pulling veil over head and holding transverse scepter. A reverse type of Herennia Etruscilla at Rome, but Antioch used it quite regularly for Decius too. Ex Frank Robinson 26, July 1993, lot 345. Antoniniani of Decius struck at Antioch are all rare. Mint State...............................................400 TRAJAN DECIUS ANTONINIANUS, OVERSTRUCK ON EARLIER DENARIUS; 249-251 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 2.94g. RIC-15b (S), C-46 (C). Obv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r. Rx: GEN ILLVRICI Genius wearing kalathos on head, standing l. holding patera and cornucopia. Overstruck on earlier denarius: VG from end of obverse legend of undertype visible on reverse above final I of ILLVRICI. Ex Bill Behnen Collection, exchanged from Jacob Stein, c. 15 October 1971. Scarce: 18 specimens in Dorchester hoard. EF.........................................................................................275 TRAJAN DECIUS; 249-251 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 4.72g. RIC-11b (C), C-4 (3 Fr.). Obv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r.

Rx: ADVENTVS AVG Emperor on horse pacing l., raising r. hand and holding transverse spear in l. Purchased from Time Machine, 29 June 2002. Mint State.... .............................................................................................................................300 HERENNIA ETRUSCILLA; Antioch, Antoninianus, 4.09g. Officina number var. of RIC-68 (R) and C-31 (D’Ennery, 10 Fr.). Obv: HER ETRVSCILLA AVG Bust draped r. wearing stephane, crescent behind shoulders, later ridged coiffure, four dots below bust. Rx: VBERITAS AVG Uberitas standing l. holding purse and cornucopia. Ex Freeman & Sear 3, 10 December 1996, lot 612. Herennia’s antoniniani struck in Antioch are rare like her husband’s. RIC-68 records for this reverse type officina varieties unmarked, or marked with one dot, two dots, or numeral IV. Another specimen with four dots like ours, from the same obverse die, is in the collection of Dr. F. Óvári, illustrated on the 249-253 AD website. Mint State......................................................................................................................400 HERENNIUS ETRUSCUS AS CAESAR; 250-251 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 4.26g. RIC-147c (S), C-26. Obv: Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C Bust radiate, draped r. Rx: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS Herennius standing l. holding wand and transverse spear. VF...........................................................................................150 HOSTILIAN AS CAESAR; 250-251 AD, Antioch, Antoninianus, 3.37g.

Officina number var. of RIC-194 (R); cf. C-4 (Elberling, variant obv. legend, 12 Fr.). Obv: C OVAL OSTIL MES COVINTVS CAESAR Bust radiate, draped r., seen from front; IIV below bust. Rx: AEQVITAS AVG Aequitas standing l. holding scales and cornucopia. Acquired from Münzen und Medaillen Basel, 8 April 1970. RIC-96 lists this coin only with one dot below bust, or without dots.

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Cunetio-2390 (1 spec.). Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: Incuse mirror-image of the obverse portrait and legend. EF..........................................................................................................125 231. AUREOLUS, MILAN ISSUE FOR POSTUMUS; Milan, Late 267-268 AD, Antoninianus, 2.61g. RIC-388. Obv: [IMP POS]TVMVS AVG Bust of Postumus radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: VIRTVS [EQVIT] Virtus walking r. holding spear and shield. EF...........................................................................225 232. MARIUS; 268 AD, Antoninianus, 3.03g. RIC-17, C-19 (10 Fr.), cf. Cunetio-2509 (38 spec.). Obv: IMP C M AVR MARIVS AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: VICTORIA AVG Victory standing l. holding wreath and palm.

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Obv: IMP C MARIVS P F AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: SAEC - [F]ELICITAS Felicitas standing l. holding short caduceus and cornucopia. Softly struck. EF...............................................................................450 234. VICTORINUS; 268-270 AD, Antoninianus, 2.46g. Cunetio-2530 (1162 spec.), RIC-118, C-79 (2 Fr.). Obv: IMP C VICTORINVS [P F AVG] Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: PAX AVG Pax standing l. holding branch and scepter; in field, V l., star r. EF..........................................................................100 235. VICTORINUS REVERSE BROCKAGE; 268-270 AD, Antoninianus, 2.68g, reverse brockage. Cf. Cunetio-2552 (with proper obv.). Rx: SA[LV - S] AVG Salus standing l., feeding snake rising from [altar] and holding scepter. Obv: As rev., but mirror image and incuse. EF..............................................................................100 236. TETRICUS I; 270-273 AD, Antoninianus, 2.48g. Cunetio-2649 (2 spec.), RIC79, C-55 (citing Copenhagen). Obv: IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: HILAR[IT]AS AVGG Hilaritas standing l. holding long palm and cornucopia. Rare variant adding C to obverse legend, represented by only two specimens in the Cunetio hoard. The same coin without the C, in contrast, was represented by 302 specimens in the hoard (Cunetio-2648).

EF.........................................................................................................................120 237. AURELIAN AND VABALATHUS; Antioch, 270-272 AD, Antoninianus, 3.22g. RIC-381 (S), C-1 (12 Fr.), Göbl-353/3 (21 spec.), Paris-1244. Obv: VABALATHVS VCRIMDR Laureate and diademed bust of Vabalathus r. Rx: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG Radiate bust of Aurelian r., seen from front, Γ (=officina 3) 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

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Rx: VIRTVS AV - GGG Carus standing r. receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing l., XXI in exergue, between the figures star and Δ (officina 4). Mint State......................................................................................................................125 CARUS, DIVUS; Died 283 AD, Lugdunum, Antoninianus, 3.49g. RIC29, Bastien Lyon-623 (48 spec.). Obv: DIVO CARO PIO Head radiate r. Rx: CONSECRATIO Eagle standing l., head r., II (officina 2) in exergue. VF.......225 CARINUS AS CAESAR; 282-283 AD, Cyzicus, 4.37g. RIC-202, C-19, Sear12294. Obv: M AVR CARINVS NOB CAES Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: CLEMENTIA - .TEMP Prince standing r., receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing l; XXI in exergue, B in lower middle field (officina 2). EF................200 MAGNIA URBICA; Siscia, Antoninianus, 3.68g. RIC-349 (R2), officina A=1, C-7 (30 Fr.). Obv: MAGNIAE VRBICAE AVG Bust draped r. wearing stephane, crescent behind shoulders. Rx: SALVS P - VBLICA Salus seated l., extending patera to snake rising from altar, SMSXXI in exergue, A in r. field. VF...........475 NUMERIAN; 283-284 AD, Antioch, Antoninianus, 3.30g. RIC-466, C-108. Obv: IMP C M AVR NUMERIANVS P F AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: VIRTVS AV - GG Numerian standing r. receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing l., XXI in exergue, star above and E in field between the figures (officina 5). EF..................................................................................................................175 NUMERIAN; 283-284 AD, Lugdunum, Antoninianus, 3.97g. Bastien-579, officina B=2 (9 spec.); RIC-384; C-14. Obv: IMP C NVMERIANVS AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: FELIC - [IT]AS AVGG Felicitas standing l., leaning on column, legs crossed, holding short winged caduceus, LVG in exergue, B in l. field. EF....................................................................................200 CARAUSIUS WITH OVERSTRUCK REVERSE TYPE; 287-293 AD, Antoninianus, 2.25g. Cf. RIC-880 (C). Obv: [IM]P CARAVSIVS [P F AVG?] Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: [P]AX - AVG Pax standing l. holding branch and vertical scepter, overstruck on another type, probably Victory advancing left, of which only her head facing left and her extended arm holding a wreath with wreath ties have survived, at an angle of about 180 degrees from the overtype. Double struck portrait. EF....................................................................200 ALLECTUS; 293-296 AD, Camulodunum, Antoninianus, 3.89g. RIC-83. Obv: IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: MON[E] -TA AVG Moneta standing l. holding scales and cornucopia, S - P across field, C in exergue. Bold Fine............................................................................200 LATE ROMAN SILVER AND SILVERED BRONZE DOMITIUS DOMITIANUS; Alexandria, 295-6 AD, Follis, 8.99g. RIC-20, officina A=1; C-1 (100 Fr.). Obv: IMP C L DOMITIVS DOMITIANVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: GENIO POPV - L - I ROMANI Genius standing l., modius on head, holding patera and cornucopia, eagle standing at his feet, [ALE] worn away in exergue, A in r. field. EF / VF..........................................................................1800 DIOCLETIAN; 284-305 AD, Rome, c. 302-3 AD, Follis, 11.45g. RIC-105a (C), officina P=1. Obv: IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG Head laureate r. Rx: SAC MON VRB AVGG ET CAESS NN Moneta standing l. holding scales and cornucopia, star in r. field, RP in exergue. EF....................................................200 DIOCLETIAN; 284-305 AD, Rome, c. 299 AD, Follis, 9.88g. RIC-94a (C), officina P=1. Obv: IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG Head laureate r. 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Mule, coupling obverse of Maximian, RIC-33b, with reverse meant for Diocletian, RIC-33a. Obv: IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG Large laureate head r. Rx: SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS FEL KART Carthage standing r., head l., holding fruits in both hands, A in exergue, I in l. field. Maximian’s reverse in this issue should be from officina B, with H for “Herculean” in left field. On our coin an obverse die of Maximian has wrongly been coupled with a reverse die meant for Diocletian, from officina A and with I for “Jovian” in left field. A rare mule, possibly unpublished; not in RIC or in Lech Stepniewski’s website “Not in RIC”. VF...........................................................300 MAXIMIANUS; 286-305 AD, Lugdunum, c. 301-3 AD, Follis, 10.11g. RIC108b (C2), officina B=2. Obv: IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rv: GENIO POPV - LI ROMANI Genius sacrificing l., PLC in exergue, B in field r. Green patina. 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Obv: GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES Laureate head r. Rx: SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS FEL KART Carthage standing r., head l., holding fruits in both hands, I in l. field, A in exergue. A rare and apparently unpublished mule, not in RIC or in Lech Stepniewski’s “Not in RIC” website, which couples an obverse die of Maximinus II as Caesar with a reverse die meant for Galerius as Augustus in the same issue. In this issue, each officina struck for only one emperor, so Maximinus’ coins should all have been marked with a Γ in reverse exergue (officina 3), not with an A as on our coin (officina 1), showing that this reverse die in was intended for the emperor Galerius. The I in reverse field indicates that Galerius was a Jovian emperor; the same rank applied to Maximinus Caesar also, whereas the coins of the other two rulers in the issue, Severus II as Augustus and Constantine I as Caesar, were marked with an H indicating the subordinate Herculean rank. VF...........350 MAXIMIANUS AS SENIOR AUGUSTUS; After abdiction in 305 AD, Ticinum, Follis, 10.39g. RIC-56b (S), officina P=1. Obv: D N MAXIMIANO BAEATISSIMO SEN AVG Bust laureate r. in imperial mantle, holding olive branch in l. hand and mappa in r. Rx: PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG Providentia standing r., raising r. forearm to Quies standing l., who holds branch downwards and long scepter vertically; pellet in r. field, P T in exergue. aEF..200 CONSTANTIUS I AS CAESAR; 293-305 AD, Ticinum, c. 300-3 AD, Follis, 9.73g. RIC-44a (C2), officina P=1. Obv: CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES Small head laureate r. Rx: SACRA MONET AVGG - ET CAESS NOSTR Moneta standing l. holding scales and cornucopia, PT. in exergue. Mint State...............................200 CONSTANTIUS I AS CAESAR; 293-305 AD, Antioch, as Caesar, c. 300-1 AD, Follis, 8.24g. RIC-55a. Obv: FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES Head laureate r. Rx: GENIO POPV - LI ROMANI Genius standing l., modius on head, naked but for chalmys over l. shoulder, pouring liquid from patera and holding cornucopia, ANT in exergue, K in l. field, I / V in r. field. Mint State...............150 CONSTANTIUS I AS CAESAR; 293-305 AD, Lugdunum, c. 301-3 AD, Follis, 6.74g. RIC-167a (C2), officina B=2. Obv: CONSTANTIVS NOB C Bust laureate, cuirassed l., seen from front, r. hand holding scepter over shoulder. Rx: GENIO POP - VLI ROMANI Genius sacrificing l. over altar and holding cornucopia, PLG in exergue, B in r. field. Underweight specimen. EF.........................................275 GALERIUS; 305-311 AD, Follis, Cyzicus, 308-9 AD, 6.07g. RIC-44, officina B=2. Rx: GENIO IMPERATORIS Genius pouring libation from patera, MKV in exergue, B in l. field. Mint State........................................................................250 GALERIUS AS CAESAR; 293-305 AD, Rome, c. 300-1 AD, Follis, 9.55g. RIC102b (C). Obv: MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES Head laureate r. Rx: SACRA [MON V]RB AVGG ET CAESS NN Moneta standing l. holding scales and cornucopia, Q and thunderbolt in exergue. Thunderbolt and club appear in the exergue of this issue, referring respectively to the Jovian emperors (Diocletian and Galerius) and the Herculean emperors (Maximian and Constantius I). EF..............................200 Rare Helmeted Bust GALERIUS AS CAESAR; 293-305 AD, Lugdunum, c. 301-3 AD, Follis, 10.23g. RIC-157 (R), Bastien-224 (2 spec.). Obv: CONSTANTIVS NOB C Bust helmeted, cuirassed l., seen from front, r. hand holding scepter over r. shoulder, shield covering l. shoulder. Rx: GENIO POP - VLI ROMANI Genius sacrificing l. over altar and holding cornucopia, PLG in exergue, B in r. field. A rare bust type. In 1980 Bastien knew just two specimens of this coin, both sharing the same obverse die with each other, in Lyon and in Vienna ex Voetter; and no new specimens were reported in the two Supplements to Bastien’s Lyon corpus that were published in 1989 and 2003. Our example may be just the third known, and is from a different obverse die than the two examples published by Bastien. EF...........................400 GALERIUS AS CAESAR; 293-305 AD, Trier, c. 303-5 AD, Follis, 11.52g.

RIC-594b (C). Obv: MAXIMIANVS NOBIL C Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: GENIO POP - VLI ROMANI Genius standing l. holding patera and cornucopia, modius or city walls on head, PTR in exergue, S - F across field.

Mint State.............................................................................................................250 SEVERUS II AS CAESAR; 305-306 AD, Carthage, Follis, 9.01g. RIC-40a (C2), officina Γ=3. Obv: FL VAL SEVERVS NOB CAES Laureate head r. Rx: SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS FEL KART Carthage standing r., head l., holding fruits in both hands, H in l. field, Γ in exergue. The Η in reverse field indicates that Severus was a Herculean emperor. EF...............................................................225 SEVERUS II AS AUGUSTUS; 306-307 AD, Carthage, Follis, 8.76g. RIC-43b (C), officina B=2. Obv: IMP SEVERVS P F AVG Laureate head r. Rx: SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS FEL KART Carthage standing r., head l., holding fruits in both

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RIC-133b (S), officina T=3; C-148 (3 Fr.). Obv: MAXIMINVS [N]OB CAES Head laureate r. Rx: SAC MON VRB AVGG ET CAESS NN Moneta standing l. holding scales and cornucopia, in exergue wreath between R and T. A scarce reverse type for Maximinus II at Rome: not in CoinArchives Pro, Berk photofile, or Mazzini Collection. EF..................................................................................200 MAXIMINUS II AS AUGUSTUS; 309-313 AD, Alexandria, c. 310 AD, Reduced Follis, 6.94g. RIC-121c (S). Obv: IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG Head laureate r. Rx: GENIO IMP - ERATORIS Genius standing l. pouring liquid from patera and holding cornucopia, ALE in exergue, * - Γ / K - P in two lines across field. Cf. RIC p. 679, note 2: “The coins of this issue are all scarce or rare”. EF.............................................................................................................225 CONSTANTINE I; 307-337 AD, Constantinople, c. 328-9 AD, Reduced Follis, 3.37g. RIC-38 note, officina A=1. Obv: CONSTANTI - NVS MAX AVG Bust draped and cuirassed r., seen from front, wearing diadem of plaques alternating with pairs of laurel leaves. Rx: CONSTANTINI - ANA DAFNE Victory seated l., head r., on cippus, holding laurel branch and palm branch and placing foot on kneeling captive, trophy above captive and shield behind him, CONS. in exergue, A in l. field. Bruun wrongly mentions this CONS. issue only in a footnote, because he thinks the pellet after the mintmark was “most likely intended for a star”. But the pellet is clearly intentional, and different from a star, on our specimen and a number of others: see Lech Stepniewski’s “Not in RIC” for further references and pictures. Choice EF............................................................................................200 CONSTANTINE I; 307-337 AD, Arles, c. 322-3 AD, Reduced Follis, 3.13g.

RIC-257, officina P=1 (r2). Obv: CONSTAN - TINVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: SARMATIA - DEVICTA Victory advancing r. holding trophy and palm, at her feet seated captive, P*AR in exergue. Mint State.....................................................200 CONSTANTINE I; 307-337 AD, Alexandria, c. 333-5 AD, Reduced Follis, 2.92g. RIC-58, officina A=1 (S). Obv: CONSTANTI - NVS MAX A[VG] Bust draped, cuirassed r., seen from front, wearing rosette and laurel-leaf diadem. Rx: GLOR - IA EXERC - ITVS Two soldiers standing, each holding spear and shield and with two standards between them, SMALA in exergue. With virtually complete silvering remaining on both sides, unusual in this late series. Mint State.........100 Dedication of Constantinople POPULUS ROMANUS; Constantinople, 330 AD, Reduced Follis, 2.62g.

RIC VIII p. 448, 21 (C3), officina Δ=4; C VII p. 332, 1. Obv: POP ROMANVS Wreathed and draped bust of Genius of Rome l. with cornucopia on shoulder. Rx: Bridge with towers over river; in field between the towers, CONS / Δ in two lines.

Special issue for the dedication of Constantinople in 330 AD, according to RIC. Exceptional quality. Near Mint State...................................................................450 URBS ROMA; Trier, c. 332-3 AD, Reduced Follis, 2.35g. RIC-542, officina P=1 (c3). Obv: VRBS - ROMA Helmeted bust of Roma l., crest and plume on helmet.

Rx: Wolf and twins l., two stars above, TR.P in exergue. Mint State................120 CONSTANTINOPOLIS; Trier, c. 332-3 AD, Reduced Follis, 2.23g. RIC543, officina S=2 (c3). Obv: CONSTAN - TINOPOLIS Helmeted bust of Constantinopolis l., laurel wreath on helmet, carrying scepter over shoulder. Rx: Victory standing l., foot on prow, holding scepter and shield, TR.S in exergue.

Mint State.............................................................................................................100 FAUSTA; Alexandria, 325-6 AD, Reduced Follis, 3.41g. RIC-40, officina B=2 (r4). Obv: FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG Bust draped r., wearing pearl necklace. Rx: SPES REI P - VBLICAE Empress, veiled, standing l. holding two infants, SMALB in exergue. Mint State........................................................................................250 HELENA; Trier, 327-8 AD, Reduced Follis, 3.12g. RIC-508, officina P=1 (c3).

Obv: FL HELENA - AVGVSTA Bust draped r., seen from front, wearing pearl necklace. Rx: SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE Empress, veiled, standing l. holding branch, in exergue PTRE. Mint State................................................................250 Interregnum of 337 AD HELENA; Trier, 337-340 AD, AE 4, 1.26g. RIC-47, officina P=1 (R). Obv: FL IVL HE - LENAE AVG Bust r. Rx: PA - X PV - BLICA Pax standing l. holding branch and transverse scepter, .TRP in exergue. Helena, mother of Constantine I, had died in 328 or 329 AD. Her reappearance on the coinage with reverse Public Peace in 337-340 should be connected to the succession of her three grandchildren Constantine II, Constantius II, and Constans in 337, after the assassination of Dalmatius, Hannibalianus, and other descendants of Constantine I’s stepmother Theodora who were regarded as their potential rivals. See Kent, RIC VIII, pp.

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Our coin has a dot after the mintmark which is not called for by RIC-312. Mint State......................................................................................................................225 HOC SIG NO VICTOR ERIS VETRANIO; 350 AD, Siscia, Centenionalis, 4.77g. RIC-283 (S), C-4 (25 Fr.).

Obv: D N VETRA - NIO P F AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front; A behind neck. Rx: HOC SIG - NO VICTOR ERIS Emperor standing l. holding standard topped by Chi Rho banner and transverse spear, crowned by Victory standing behind him who also holds palm branch; .ASIS* in exergue, A in l. field. This reverse type with legend “This Sign Will Bring You Victory” refers to Constantine the Great’s dream on the night before his confrontation with Maxentius at the Milvian Bridge over the Tiber, that he would be victorious if he marked the shields of his soldiers with Christograms. Mint State.......................500 VETRANIO; 350 AD, Siscia, Centenionalis, 5.01g. RIC-285 (S), officina B=2; C-1 (25 Fr.). Obv: D N VETRA - NIO P F AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front; star before portrait, A behind. Rx: CONCORDIA - MILITVM Emperor standing l., with star above his head, holding two standards topped by Chi Rho banners, .BSIS. in exergue, A in l. field. Extremely sharp portrait. Mint State.. .............................................................................................................................475 MAGNENTIUS; 350-353 AD, Trier, 351 AD, Centenionalis, 6.11g. RIC271 (C2), Bastien-32 (31 spec.). Obv: D N MAGNEN - TIVS P F AVG Bareheaded, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front, A behind portrait. Rx: GLORIA ROMANORVM Emperor in military dress, shield on l. arm, on horse charging r., spearing barbarian with outstretched arms kneeling l. beneath horse; below horse, shield and broken spear; mintmark TRP followed by crescent in exergue.

The crescent after the mintmark in exergue is unclear, perhaps because of slight doublestriking in that area of the coin. Some doublestriking on portrait. Mint State......................................................................................................................485 MAGNENTIUS; 350-353 AD, Trier, 353 AD, Reduced Double Centenionalis, 6.27g. RIC-323 (S), officina S=2; Bastien-94 (3 spec.). Obv: D N MAGNEN TIVS P F AVG Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: SALVS DD NN [AVG ET CAE]S Cristogram between A and W, TRS. in exergue. Mint State......................................................................................................................750 DECENTIUS AS CAESAR; 350-353 AD, Lugdunum, 351-2 AD, Centenionalis, 5.21g. RIC-137 (C3), Bastien-177 (23 spec.). Obv: D N DECENTIVS NOB CAES Bare-headed, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE Two Victories holding wreath, within which VOT / V / MVLT / X, SP in field below wreath, mintmark [RSLG] in exergue. Mint State..................................225 DECENTIUS AS CAESAR; 350-353 AD, Trier, c. Late 351-Aug. 352 AD, Centenionalis, 4.73g. RIC-313(R), officina P=1; Bastien-65 (1 spec. only). Obv: D N DECENTI - VS FORT CAES Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front, A behind portrait. Rx: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES Two Victories holding wreath, within which VOT V MVLT X; TRP in exergue. Coins of Decentius are much scarcer than those of Magnetius. To get a sharp example like this is a treat. Mint State......................................................................................425 JULIAN II; 360-363 AD, Constantinople, AE 1, 8.50g. RIC-162, officina B=2 (C). Obv: D N FL CL IVLI - ANVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: SECVRITAS REI PVB, pellet after PVB, Bull standing r., head facing, two stars above, in exergue CONSPB between second pellet and palm branch. Mint State.....................................................................................850 JULIAN II; 360-363 AD, Heraclea, AE 3, 3.27g. RIC-106 (C), officina B=2.

Obv: D N FL CL IVLI - ANVS P F AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed bust l., holding spear and shield; pattern of wavy line and pellets along edge of shield. Rx: VOT / X / MVLT / XX in four lines in wreath, in exergue HERACL.B. Mint State.............................................................................................................250 GRATIAN; 367-383 AD, Trier, 367-375 AD, Siliqua, 1.98g. RIC-27f, mintmark 1 (C); RSC-86†a; C-86 (4 Fr.). Obv: D N GRATIA - NVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: VRBS - ROMA Roma seated l. holding Victory on globe and spear/scepter (without point), TRPS. in exergue. Ex Davissons E28, 28 December 2018, lot 67. Flan crack at 12 o’clock. gVF........275 EUDOXIA; Antioch, 401-3 AD, AE 4, 3.12g. RIC-104 (S), officina Γ=3. Obv: AEL EVDO - XIA AVG Bust draped r. wearing pearl diadem and pearl necklace, crowned by hand of God. Rx: SALVS REI - PVBLICAE Victory seated r. inscribing Chi-Rho onto shield supported by column, ANTΓ in exergue. Fine.150 AELIA EUDOXIA, 400-404 AD. ENGRAVER’S ERROR: HER PORTRAIT, BUT LEGEND OF HER HUSBAND ARCADIUS; Antioch, 400-401 AD, AE 3, 1.18g. Apparently unpublished; intended to be RIC-83, but wrongly with obv. legend of Arcadius rather than Eudoxia. Obv: [D N ARC]ADI - VS P F AVG Bust of Eudoxia draped r. wearing pearl diadem and pearl necklace, crowned by hand of God. Rx: [GLORIA RO - MA]NORVM Eudoxia enthroned facing, hands folded over breast, crowned by Hand of God (off flan), ANTΓ in exergue (officina 3), cross in r. field. Apparently an unpublished engraver’s error, wrongly combining Eudoxia’s portrait with an obverse legend of Arcadius. The portrait on the coin is without doubt that of Eudoxia, because of her feminine coiffure, her pearl necklace, and the Hand of God crowning her from above, features that were all lacking in the portraits of her husband Arcadius and Arcadius’ co-emperors Honorius and Theodosius II. The beginning of the coin’s obverse legend is off flan, so that one can only read ADI on the left, not very clearly, then

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Obv: +IHSUS XRI - StUS nICA* Cross crosslet on globus above two steps; at center, circular medallion containing facing bust of John, with short beard, wearing crown and loros and dividing the inscription I/W-A/N; triple border ornamented with eight equally spaced globules. Rx: +IWAnn’ / En XW AVtO / CRAT’ EVSEb’ / bASILEVS / RWmAIW’ in five lines across field, five dots between two dashes above and below, triple border with eight globules as on obv. Planchet slightly wavy at 11 o’clock. VF........................................................................................300 ROMAN REPUBLICAN & IMPERTORIAL BRONZE ANONYMOUS; 217-215 BC, Sextans, 22.66g. Cr-38/5. Obv: Head of Mercury r., two dots above. Rx: Prow r., ROMA above, two dots below. gVF..............450 OCTAVIAN AND DIVUS JULIUS CAESAR; 38 BC, Imitative Dupondius in crude style, 12.00g. Cf. RPC-620, Cr-535/1, Syd-1335, C-4 (p.22), and Sear Imperators-308. Obv: CAE[SAR - DIVI F] Bare head of Octavian r., with slight beard. Rx: DIVOS - [IVLIVS] Wreathed head of Caesar r. Cf. RPC, p. 161: “This coinage was abundantly imitated”. Extremely crude, but portrait of Caesar. Fine.... .............................................................................................................................500 ROMAN IMPERIAL BRONZE AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Rome, 5 BC, Quadrans, 3.33g. BM-264, Paris-845, C-423, RIC-464 corr. Obv: SISENNA MESSALLA IIIVIR Altar with bowlshaped top, hung with garland. Rx: GALVS APRONIVS AAAFF around large S C. EF..................................................................................................................150 AUGUSTUS, DIVUS; Rome, Struck by Tiberius, 36-7 AD, Sestertius, 28.54g.

BM-125, Paris-112 pl. VII (same obv. die), C-308 (15 Fr.), RIC-68 (R). Obv: [DIVO] / [A]VGVSTO / S P Q R Radiate seated statue of Divus Augustus holding branch and scepter on car decorated with shields, drawn l. by four elephants with drivers. Rx: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXXIIX around large S C. Fine....................................................................................................450 Mint State IVDAEA CAPTA Unpublished Reverse Die VESPASIAN; 69-79 AD, Rome, 71 AD, Sestertius, 29.27g. BM-536, Paris-490, C-234 (8 Fr.) corr., RIC-159 (C3). Obv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III Head laureate r. Rx: IVDAEA - CAPTA around, S C in exergue, Judaea seated r. on cuirass in attitude of mourning under palm tree, Jew with hands tied behind back standing r. on other side of tree, captured arms on ground l. and r. From a new reverse die, unknown to Kraay in his unpublished die study of Vespasian’s sestertii of 70-71 AD. Other types known to have been struck with the same obverse die as our coin, Kraay’s A73: two other varieties of the IVDAEA CAPTA type, in one die each; PAX AVGVSTI standing, one die; ROMA standing, two dies; and SPQR / OB / CIVES / SERVATOS in wreath, one die. Most JUDAEA CAPTA sestertii are worn or tooled. This coin is untouched and mint state, with slight encrustation on the reverse which anyone cleaning the coin would have removed. With a flawless portrait of Vespasian and a beauitful green patina.

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Wonderful Green Patination VESPASIAN; 69-79 AD, Rome, 71 AD, As, 10.76g. BM-600, Paris-576, C-13, RIC-287 (C). Obv: I[MP C]AES VESPASIAN AVG COS III Head laureate r.

Rx: AEQVITAS - AVGVSTI S - C Aequitas standing l. holding scales and long rod. Glossy blue/green patina. Extremely fine. This is the ultimate coin at a very reasonable price for a collector who wants a beautifully patinated Roman bronze.

EF.......................................................................................................................1500 DOMITIAN; 81-96 AD, Rome, 90-1 AD, Sestertius, 28.54g. RIC-702 (C2), BM439, Paris-476, C-314 (4 Fr.). Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM - COS XV CENS PER P P Head laureate r. Rx: IOVI - VICTORI S C Jupiter seated l. holding Victory and scepter. Powerful portrait. Green patination. VF.............................800 DOMITIAN; 81-96 AD, Rome, 88-89 AD, As, 10.06g. BM-416, C-128 (2 Fr.), RIC-642 (C2), Paris-452. Obv: COS XIIII, head laureate r. Rx: FORTVNAE AVGVSTI S - C Fortuna standing l. holding rudder and cornucopia. Near Mint State......................................................................................................................800 DOMITIAN; 81-96 AD, Rome, 86 AD, As, 11.73g. BM-389, Paris-418, C-327 corr., RIC-493 (C3). Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII CENS PER P P Bust laureate r. with aegis on shoulders. Rx: MONETA - AVGVSTI S - C Moneta standing l. holding scales and cornucopia. With old collector’s ticket, stating “ex Spink, 9/8/1935”. Beautifully detailed portrait. Choice EF...............950 NERVA; 96-98 AD, Rome, 97 AD, As, 10.99g. BM-130, Paris-116, C-68, RIC83. Obv: TR P COS III, head laureate r. Rx: FORTVNA - AVGVST S - C Fortuna standing l. holding rudder and cornucopia. Numerous hairlines in front of face of Nerva and porosity on reverse. VF......................................................................335 Exquisite Sestertius TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, c. 107-8 AD, Sestertius, 23.78g. Woytek, MIR302bC (54 spec.); BM-859; Paris-311; C-552 (30 Fr.); RIC-575. Obv: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Bust laureate r., fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI around, S C in exergue, Eight-columned temple containing standing male statue on pedestal, in pediment seated figure between two reclining figures, on roof five standing male figures. This sestertius of Trajan is beyond description. The portrait is exceptional and the detail of the temple is unequalled. All of this combined with a wonderful apple green patination. Mint State.................................................8000 TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, 116 AD, for circulation in Syria, As, 7.09g. Woytek, MIR-937b (9 spec.), pl. 134 (same dies); C-122. Obv: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GERM Bust radiate r., fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: DAC PARTHICO P M TR POT XX COS VI P P around oak wreath which encloses large S C. gVF..........................................................................350 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Rome, c. 119-123 AD, Sestertius, 29.17g. RIC-244 (C), BM-1153, C-1192 (4 Fr.). Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS - HADRIANVS AVG Bust laureate r. showing bare chest, with fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: PONT MA - X T - R POT COS III S - C Felicitas standing l. holding short caduceus and cornucopia. EF..................................................................1000 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Rome, c. 124-5 AD, Sestertius, 26.09g. RIC-741 (C2), BM-1307, C-356 corr. Obv: HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS Bust laureate r., fold of cloak on l. shoulder. Rx: COS - III S C Virtus standing l., r. foot on helmet, holding parazonium and spear. From the same reverse die as the second specimen of RIC741 illustrated on pl. 86 of RIC. River patination. aEF.....................................1500 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Rome, c. 128 AD, As, 13.69g. RIC-881 (C2), BM1341, bust var. of C-369 (2 Fr.). Obv: HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS Bust laureate r., fold of cloak on front shoulder. Rx: COS - III S - C Salus standing r., holding snake with r. hand and feeding it from patera held in l. hand. EF / gVF...........350 ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Rome, 145 AD, Sestertius, 25.62g. BM-1669, C-320 (12 Fr.), RIC-767a. Obv: ANTONINVS - AVG PIVS P P TR P Head laureate r. Rx: COS IIII / S C in exergue, Antoninus in quadriga l., extending r. hand and holding eagle-tipped scepter in l. Commemorates the emperor’s assumption of his fourth consulship on 1 January 145. Fine / VF..................................................350 MARCUS AURELIUS; 161-180 AD, Rome, 178 AD, Sestertius, 23.31g. BM1678, C-375, RIC-1230. Obv: M A[V]REL ANTONI - NVS AVG TR P XXXII Head laureate r. Rx: IMP VIIII - COS III P P S - C Aequitas standing l. holding scales and cornucopia. EF................................................................................1450 Exquisite Aelius As AELIUS AS CAESAR; 136-138 AD, Rome, 137 AD, As, 11.33g. RIC-2700 (C), BM-1931, C-57 (8 Fr.). Obv: L AELIVS - CAESAR Head bare r. Rx: TR PO T - COS II S - C Spes advancing l., l. foot forward, holding flower and raising skirt. The portrait of Aelius on this middle bronze is exceptional. Rarely does a middle bronze survive in such beautiful condition because they were of course small change and frequently used in commerce. Choice EF.............................1500 LUCIUS VERUS; 161-169 AD, Rome, 163 AD, As, 10.31g. RIC-1331, C-74 (4 Fr.), BM-1061. Obv: IMP CAES L AVREL VERVS AVG Head laurate r. Rx: FELIC AVG TR P III around, COS II in exergue, S - C across field, Galley rowed l. over waves by four oarsmen, Verus seated in stern, small sail on slanting mast at bow. Comemorates Verus’ voyage from Rome to Antioch to direct the Roman campaign against Parthia. VF / EF.....................................................................350 COMMODUS; 177-192 AD, Rome, 181 AD, As, 11.67g. BM-467, C-107, RIC320. Obv: M COMMODVS AN - TONINVS AVG Head laureate r. 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BM-843 pl. 28, C-169, RIC-635 (jumbling the two types, Mars running and walking). Obv: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: [M]ARS - VLTOR S - C Mars running r., l. leg forward, holding spear and shield. Exquisite example of a common coin. Mint State....1000 MAXIMINUS I THRAX; 235-238 AD, Rome, 236 AD, Dupondius, 13.90g.

BM-75, pl. 35 (same obv. die); C-36; RIC-59. Obv: Latest portrait (protruding nose and chin) but not yet GERM. Rx: PAX - AVGVST - I S - C Pax standing l. holding branch and transverse scepter. Unusually heavy specimen. For the same obverse die used not only with a different PAX AVGVSTI reverse die, but with four other reverse dies showing other types, see Alram, Maximinus I Thrax, pl. 18, 14/1-5.

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BM-204, C-7 (10 Fr.), RIC-11. Obv: MAXIMVS CAES GERM Bust draped r., head bare. Rx: PIETAS AVG S C Priestly implements: lituus, knife, patera, pitcher, ladle, and whisk. Reverse porosity. aEF / VF......................................................750 BALBINUS; 238 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 20.70g. BM-18, C-4 (12 Fr.), RIC-22.

Obv: IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: CONCORDIA AVGG S C Concordia seated l. holding patera and double cornucopia. Sharp portrait. VF..........................................................800 Millennial Celebration PHILIP I; 244-249 AD, Rome, 248 AD, Sestertius, 15.24g. RIC-160a (S), C-183 (6 Fr.). Obv: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: [S]AECVLARE[S A]VGG around, S C in exergue, Stag standing r., left front and back legs advanced. Sestertii with this millennial reverse type are considerably scarcer than the corresponding denarii. EF / gVF................................................750 TRAJAN DECIUS; 249-251 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 8.96g. RIC-126d (S), C-117 (5 Fr.). Obv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG Bust laureate, cuirassed r.

Rx: VICT - ORIA AV - G S - C Victory advancing l. holding wreath and palm. On an underweight flan, the lightest sestertius of Trajan Decius’ reign in the Behnen Collection. Possibly struck by mistake on a flan meant for an As: the bare metal breaking through the patina on several high spots appears to be red copper rather than yellow orichalcum. Acquired from Joel Malter, 16 July 1968. Extremely sharp detailed portrait, rather expressive in nature. EF / VF.........................................575 TRAJAN DECIUS; 249-251 AD, Rome, Semis, 3.24g. RIC-228 (S), C-102 (6 Fr.). Obv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG Bust laureate, cuirassed r. Rx: S - C Mars standing l., resting r. hand on shield and holding vertical spear. Purchased from Kay Coins, 20 March 1965. VF................................................................385 HERENNIA ETRUSCILLA; Rome, Sestertius, 15.79g. RIC-136b (R), C-22 (8 Fr.). Obv: HERENNIA ETRVSCILLA AVG Bust draped r. wearing stephane, earlier hairdo without waves. Rx: PVDICITIA AVG around, S [C] in exergue, Pudicitia seated l., veiled, holding end of veil in r. hand, transverse scepter in l. hand. Acquired from Kay Coins, 17 November 1962. VF................................500 TREBONIANUS GALLUS; 251-253 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 17.69g. RIC-114a (S), C-64 corr. Obv: [IM]P CAES C VIBIVS TREBONIANVS G[ALLVS AVG] Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: LIBERTAS AVGG S - C Libertas standing l. holding cap and scepter. Extremely sharp portrait, so good he must have posed for it. aEF...................................................................................................................400 POSTUMUS; 260-268 AD, 260-1 AD, Double Sestertius, 17.54g. Cf. Bastien-104; RIC-131, C-94 (10 Fr.). Obv: IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: HERC DEVS ONIENS[I] Hercules standing r. holding club set on ground in r. hand and bow in l. hand, lionskin draped over l. arm. From the same obverse die as Bastien pl. IX, 63f (rev. P M TR P COS II P P S - C Mars standing) and as Bastien pl. XIV, 77e1 (rev.

FIDES MILITVM standing holding two standards) Excellent portrait struck on a broad flan. Much better than the typical crudely struck sestertius of this emperor. aEF.......................................................................................................................650 SEVERINA; Rome, As, 9.38g. C-9, RIC-7, Göbl-147n6 (103 spec.). Obv: SEVERI - NA AVG Draped bust r. wearing stephane. Rx: I - VNO - R E - GINA Juno standing l. holding patera and scepter, peacock at feet, S=officina 6 in exergue. VF........................................................................................................400 Uranius Antoninus 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.......................................................5500 BYZANTINE COPPER JUSTIN I; 518-527 AD. Antioch, Follis, 12.10g. Berk-92, MIB-58, Sear-100.

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Berk-182, MIB-175, Sear-194. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS Bust diademed, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: Large Δ between A and P. Small denominations like this are excessively rare and usually heavily worn. This coin is far better than normal. VF / EF...................................................................................................900 JUSTINIAN I; 527-565 AD. Rome, Half Follis (20 Nummi), 6.58g. Berk-209, MIB-222, Sear-301. Obv: IVSTI - NIANVS Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: Large K, between star and cross, all within wreath. Fine.300 JUSTIN II; Carthage, Decanummium, 3.95g. Cf. Berk-346, Sear-399, MIB-79, and DO-196. Obv: Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing; to l. two illegible letters followed by IVH. . Rx: Large I surmounted by two small pellets, between V / S on l. and TI / NI on r. (the N backwards). This variant with two pellets above the I on reverse was lacking in the Dumbarton Oaks Collection up to 1966, and was cited in their catalogue of that year only from Tolstoi 52. Other differences between our coin and the ones cited in the DO catalogue are the blundered first half of the obverse legend, the second half being off flan, and the backwards N followed by an I at lower right on the reverse. VF.....................................................................200 2 Nummia JUSTINIAN I; 527-565 AD. Carthage, c. 533-8 AD, 2 Nummi, 1.00g. Berk-197, MIB-190, Sear-277. Obv: Apparently without legend; diademed, draped, cuirassed bust of Justinian r., seen from front, between two crosses, the second of which is off flan. Rx: Large B. Ex Berk 50, 18 November 1987, lot 523 The obverse of this coin was struck with a worn die, the reverse with a fresh die as the B is in ultra-high relief. Fine / EF....................................................................................................550 6 Nummia HERACLIUS; 610-641 AD. Alexandria, c. 613-7 AD, 6 Nummi, 2.26g. Berk593, Sear-862. Obv: Cross on two steps, blundered legend d m heΓUΓ hEIUS around. Rx: Large S. Although this type is relatively common for a small denomination, this example is unusually nice. aEF.............................................300 Revolt of the Heraclii REVOLT OF THE HERACLII; 608-610 AD. Carthage, 6 Nummi, 4.35g. DO8, Sear-715, Berk-531A, MIB-13. Obv: ERACΛIO - [CONSVΛI] Heraclius as consul in consular robes and holding eagle-tipped scepter. Rx: Large X between N with two pellets and M with two pellets; above the X, cross, and below it, star. VF / EF.......................................................................................................................375 Seleucia HERACLIUS; 610-641 AD. Seleucia, Year 7 or 8= 616-7 or 617-8 AD, Follis, 8.94g. MIB-193, Berk-575, Sear-845, DO-181. Obv: Legend blundered and weakly struck, Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine standing facing, each wearing chlamys and crown with cross, and holding cross on globe; between their heads, cross. Rx: Large M between A/N/N/o and numeral GI; above, chi-rho; beneath, officina letter B; in exergue, SELISU. These coins were a military issue. gVF / EF.........................................................................................................................300 HERACLIUS; 610-641 AD. Ravenna, Year 21=630/1 AD, Follis, 6.14g. Berk621, MIB-253, DO-297, Sear-914. Obv: Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine standing facing; Heraclius is bearded, wears crown and military garb, places r. foot on prostrate figure and holds long cross in r. hand; Heraclius Constantine wears crown and chlamys and holds cross on globe; between their heads, cross; legend mostly unreadable. Rx: Large M between A/N/N/O and X/X/I, cross above, Δ below, RAV in exergue. Ex Gemini VII, 9 January 2011, part lot 1232 (not illustrated). Softly struck. gVF.............................................................................350 Jerusalem HERACLIUS; 610-641 AD. Jerusalem, Year 4=613/4 AD, Follis, 14.27g. Berk580; MIB-pl. 14, X, 28; Sear-852B. Obv: [D n Һ]ЄRAC - L’ PP AV[G] Crowned facing bust of emperor, wearing consular robes and holding mappa and eagletipped scepter. Rx: Large M between [A/N]/N/O and II/II; [cross] above, IЄPOCO’ below. Ex Triton XV, 3-4 January 2012, lot 1591. This excessively rare coin is the only coin struck in Jerusalem at the time of Roman rule. While some of the areas of the coin are poorly struck, the portrait is good for crude issue and most importantly the name Jerusalem is perfect and complete. This is the only Roman coin struck in Jerusalem. gVF..................................................................................................8250 CONSTANTINE IV; 668-685 AD. Syracuse, c. 674-681 AD, Follis, 2.95g.

Berk-740, DO-62, Sear-1209. Obv: Constantine IV standing facing, wearing helmet and cuirass and holding spear. Rx: Large M between facing standing figures of Heraclius on l. and Tiberius on r.; above M, monogram; in exergue, SCL. Green patination. aEF / VF.............................................................................................375 CONSTANTINE IV, HERACLIUS, AND TIBERIUS; 668-685 AD. Carthage, c. 674-681 AD, Half Follis, 3.17g. Berk-736, MIB-101, Sear-1198.

Obv: No legend, Facing busts of Constantine IV (in middle), Heraclius (on r.) and Tiberius (on l., each wearing crown and chlamys. Rx: Large TKW monogram between cross and star. Rare. Fine.....................................................................250 JUSTINIAN II; First Reign, 685-695 AD. Syracuse, Follis, 2.43g. Berk-772, MIB-67, DO-53, Sear-1294. Obv: No legend, Bust of Justinian II facing, wearing crown and jeweled robe, and holding akakia and cross on globe. Rx: Large M, TAN

monogram above, SCL in exergue. Exceptionally sharp. Mint State..................500 348. JUSTINIAN II; First Reign, 685-695 AD. Constantinople, Year 3=687/8 AD (?), Half Follis, 4.51g. Berk-755, MIB-47, Sear-1262. Obv: No legend, Bust of emperor facing, with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys and holding cross on globe; in field to r., [cross]. Rx: Large K between A/N/N/O on l. and I[II?] on r.; above K, cross; beneath, uncertain officina letter. Overstruck, with remains of undertype. Ex Freeman & Sear, MBS 6, lot 102; with printed auction ticket. VF.. .............................................................................................................................325 349. JUSTINIAN II; First Reign, 685-695 AD. Syracuse, c. 692/3 AD, Follis, 4.84g.

MIB-70, Sear-1302. Obv: No legend, Emperor, bearded, standing facing, wearing plumed helmet and military attire, and holding spear and cross on globe. Rx: Large M, TNA monogram above, SCL in exergue. aEF..............................................275 350. LEONTIUS; 695-698 AD. Syracuse, Follis, 1.65g. Berk-791, MIB-37, DO-18, Sear-1344. Obv: No legend, Emperor standing facing, wearing crown and loros, and holding akakia and cross on globe. Rx: Large m, ΛENT monogram above, [SCL] in exergue. Struck with worn dies. VF......................................................275 351. TIBERIUS III; 698-705 AD. Constantinople, Year 4=701/2 AD, Follis, 3.01g.

Berk-796, MIB-74, Sear-1367. Obv: Tiberius standing facing wearing crown and military costume, holding cross on globe and long cross; to l. several letters of legend. Rx: Large M between [A/N/N/O] and dash/Δ/dash, cross above, Γ below (=officina 3), CON in exergue. This coin is no doubt overstruck over what appears to be a larger portrait. Strange as it is, this is the finest known example. EF......775 352. JUSTINIAN II; Second Reign, 705-711 AD. Ravenna, Year 21=705/6 AD, Follis, 2.84g. Berk-817, MIB-54, DO-23, Sear-1445. Obv: Legend mostly off flan, Facing bust of emperor with short beard, wearing crown and loros, and holding [cross potent] (off flan) and cross on globe. Rx: Large M between A/N/N/O and X/X/[I], cross above, RAV in exergue. Unusual type for second reign showing emperor holding loros. gVF.................................................................................750 Decanummium 353. PHILIPPICUS; 711-713 AD. Constantinople, Decanummium, 2.07g. Berk-821, MIB-23, DO-13/14, Sear-1457. Obv: Legend unreadable, Bust of emperor facing, with short beard, wearing crown and loros, and holding cross on globe and eagletipped scepter (details unclear). Rx: Large I between cross and regnal year/officina (both unclear); in exergue, [CON] (off flan). Softly struck and with some pitting on the reverse, but still desirable because of its extreme rarity. EF..........................750 354. ANASTASIUS II; 713-715 AD. Constantinople, Year 1=713-4 AD, Half Follis, 1.22g. Berk-825, MIB-29, Sear-1470, DO-9. Obv: Legend mostly off flan, Bust of emperor facing, with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys, holding cross on globe with r. hand; to r., cross. Rx: Large K between [A]/N/N/O and I, cross above, officina letter Γ below. Ex Freeman & Sear MBS 6, lot 124; with printed auction ticket. Struck over PAX type of Justinian II. Somewhat porous but beautifully centered. Fine +....................................................................................................650 355. ANASTASIUS II; 713-715 AD. Ravenna, Year 3=7I5 AD, Follis, 6.71g. Berk829, MIB-35, DO-23, Sear-1486. Obv: Legend mostly off flan, Facing bust of emperor with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys, and holding cross on globe and akakia. Rx: Large M between [A]/N/N/[O] and [I]/I/I, cross above, RAV in exergue. Ex Triton XIII, 5-6 January 2010, lot 1679; with printed auction ticket.

Struck on small, thick flan. VF............................................................................750 356. ANDRONICUS II AND MICHAEL IX; 1295-1320 AD. Constantinople, Trachy, 1.12g. DO-622, Sear-2423. Obv: Three-quarter length figure of St. George (poorly struck). Rx: Andronicus l. and Michael r. standing holding long cross between them. gVF............................................................................................120 LEAD SEAL 357. MARIANOS LEAD SEAL; Marianos, c. 550-600 AD. Lead Seal, 23-28 mm, 21.25 g. Obv: Invocative monogram (for ΘEOTOKE BOHΘEI) above eagle standing l., head r., with wings spread. Rx: Monogram of Marianos. Cf. BLS I 657 (star in place of invocative monogram). Ex CNG 99, 13 May 2015, lot 789 (“From the Prue Morgan Fitts Collection”). Mint State.................................................400 ROMAN IMPERATORIAL SILVER 358. MARK ANTONY AND OCTAVIA; Ephesus, 39 BC, Cistophoric Tetradrachm, 11.35g. RPC-2201 (98 spec.); Sydenham-1197; Sear, Imperators-262. Obv: M ANTONIVS IMP - COS DESIG ITER ET TERT Head of Antony r., lituus below, all enclosed within ivy wreath. Rx: III VIR - R P C Bust of Octavia r., on cista supported and flanked by snakes. “This remarkable issue...commemorates the marriage of Antony and Octavian’s sister Octavia and celebrates Antony’s divine status as the ‘New Dionysus’, an honour which had been bestowed on him at the time of his arrival in Ephesus in 41 BC” (Sear, Imperators, p. 166). Fine........585 359. MARK ANTONY AND OCTAVIA; 39 BC, Cistophoric Tetradrachm, 11.40g.

RPC-2202, C-3 (35 Fr.), Syd-1198, Sear, Imperators-263. Obv: M ANTONIVS IMP COS DESIG ITER ET TERT Jugate heads of Antony, wearing ivy wreath as New Dionysus, and Octavia. Rx: III VIR R P C Dionysus holding cup and thyrsus, standing l. on basket flanked by snakes. VF......................................................375 ROMAN PROVINCIAL SILVER 360. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Antiochia ad Orontem, Seleucis and Pieria, Year 30=2/1 BC, Tetradrachm, 14.95g. RPC-4156 (21 coins, 7 obv. dies), Prieur-55 (36 spec.). Obv: Head laureate r., Greek legend “Caesar Augustus”, bead and reel border. Rx: Tyche of Antioch seated r. with river god Orontes swimming at her feet, Greek legend “Year 30 after the Victory”, monograms expandable to “COS 13” and “Antioch” in field, border of dots. aEF.......................................................975 361. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Ephesus, c. 24-20 BC, Cistophorus, 11.65g. RIC482, RPC-2215 (123 spec.), BM-694, C-33 (25 Fr.). Obv: IMP - CAE - SAR Bare head of Augustus r. Rx: AVGVSTVS Garlanded and filleted altar; on the front, two stags facing each other. VF..............................................................................1200

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Prieur-835 (7 spec.). Obv: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from behind.

Rx: Eagle with spread wings standing facing, head r., star in upper l. field, crescent between eagle’s legs; two pellets in exergue. Ex Empire Coins Auction 5, 5 May 1988, lot 138. Ex NFA VII, 6 December 1979, lot 520. Near Mint State..........500 ROMAN PROVINCIAL BRONZE 367. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Julia Traducta, Spain, As, AE 25, 10.49g. RPC108 (415 spec.), Sear-18. Obv: PERM CAES - AVG (“By Permission of Caesar Augustus”). Bare head of Augustus l. Rx: IVLIA / TRAD in two lines within oak wreath. EF..........................................................................................................275 368. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Struck by Rhoemetalces I, King of Thrace, 11 BC12 AD, AE 23-24, 7.90g. RPC-1711 (31 spec.), Sear-5396. Obv: BAΣIΛ[EΩΣ PoI] MHTAΛKoV Jugate heads of Rhoematalces, diademed, and his queen Pythodoris, r. Rx: KAIΣAPoΣ ΣΕBAΣToV head of Augustus r. EF.....................................200 369. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Pergamum, Kephalion grammateus, c. 1 AD, AE 20, 5.34g. RPC-2362 (26 spec.). Obv: ΠEPΓAMHNΩN - KAI - ΣAPΔIANΩN Demos of Pergamum standing front, crowning Demos of Sardes, also standing front. Rx: CEBACTON above, KE - ΦA / ΛI - ΩN / ΓPΑ - ΜΜΑ / ΤΕΥ -ΩΝ in four lines across field, Four-columned temple enclosing statue of Augustus. Ex CNG 78, 14 May 2008, J.S. Wagner Coll.; ex Aufhäuser 7, 9 October 1990, lot 342. This coin also published by Kampmann, Homonoia, 1996, no. 109.4 and by Franke & Nollé, 1997, no. 1475. EF.............................................................................................250 370. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Koinon of Galatia, possibly struck at Ancyra, Governor Annius Afrinus, c. 49-54 AD, AE 22.5, 8.89g. RPC-3558 (16 spec.).

Obv: [KAI]CAP Head of Divus Augustus or Claudius laureate r. Rx: EΠI AΦ PEI - NOV (several letters upside down or backwards) Temple with six columns.

Apparently a new reverse legend variant spelling the governor’s name AΦPEINOV not AΦPINOV, though the spelling AΦPEINOV does occur on several other coins of the same issue, RPC-3556 and 3560-1. On our specimen the reverse legend begins on the right, not on the left, which is more usual according to RPC’s eleven illustrated examples. Fine / EF...........................................................................400 371. TIBERIUS; 14-37 AD, Utica, Zeugitana, 27-8 AD, AE 30, 12.68g. RPC-734 (4 spec.). Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII Head bare l. Rx: [C VI] BIO MARSO PR COS DR CAE [Q] PR T G RV[FVS F C] Veiled Livia seated r. holding patera and scepter, in field D - D / P - P. Bold Fine..............................250 372. GERMANICUS AND DRUSUS; Sardes, Lydia, struck by Alexander of Sardis, son of Cleon, high priest of the Koinon of Asia, c. 23-26 AD, AE 27, 13.49g.

RPC-2994, BM-104. Obv: ΔΡΟΥΣΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΓΕΡΜΑΝΙΚΟΣ ΚΑΙΣΑΡΕΣ ΝΕΟΙ ΘΕΟΙ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΙ Togate figures of Drusus and Germanicus seated l. on curule chairs, one holding out lituus. Rx: ΕΠΙ ΑΡΧΙΕΡΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ ΚΛΕΩΝΟΣ ΣΑΡΔΙΑΝΟΥ, ΚΟΙΝΟΥ ΑΣΙΑΣ, within and around wreath. Ex CNG XXIX, 30 March 1994, lot 953. This coin was illustrated and discussed in the November 1994 issue of the Celator. EF......................................................................................750 373. CLAUDIUS I; 41-54 AD, Amphipolis, Macedon, AE 22, 6.64g. SNG Cop-98.

Obv: Statue of emperor l. Rx: Artemis Tauropolos riding l. on bull. VF...........200 374. CLAUDIUS I; 41-54 AD, Berytus, Phoenicia, AE 23, 16.63g. RPC-4546. Obv: Head of Claudius l. Rx: COL IVL AVG Veiled figure ploughing r. with two oxen.

Bold Fine..............................................................................................................300 375. NERO; 54-68 AD, Thyatira, Lydia, c. 55-60 AD, AE 16, 3.22g. RPC-2382 (25 spec.). Obv: Draped bust of Nero r. Rx: Double ax. Ex CNG XXXIII, 15 March 1995, lot 1251. aEF............................................................................................250 Otho 376. OTHO; 69 AD, Antiochia ad Orontem, Seleucis and Pieria, AE 28, 13.37g. RPC4318 (14 spec.). Obv: IMP M OTH[O CAE AVG] (clockwise, starting at upper r.)

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377. VESPASIAN; 69-79 AD, Thessalonica, Macedonia, AE 19-21, 8.19g. RPC-320.

Obv: AVTOKPATΩP KAI. .Laureate head of Vespasian l. Rx: ΘEΣΣA / ΛONIKE / ΩN in three lines within oak wreath; above inscription, eagle standing r. on palm branch, head l. The palm branch held in talons by the eagle is particularly clear on this specimen. VF...............................................................................................300 378. TITUS AS CAESAR; 70-79 AD, Gadara, Decapolis, Year 135 = 71/2 AD, AE 17, 5.16g. RPC-2094 (5 spec.), pl. 94 (prob. same dies, obv. obscured by deposits); Sofaer Coll.-pl. 137, 26 (same dies). Obv: TITOC KAI - CAP Head laureate r.

Rx: ΓAΔA - PE - ΩN around from 2-9 o’clock, date L EΛP above, Two crossed cornucopias. Possibly the best known specimen of this rare coin; finer than both the Sofaer example and the BM coin illustrated in RPC. aEF.................................600 379. TITUS AS CAESAR; 70-79 AD, Commune of Bithynia, under Gov. M. Maecius Rufus, AE 27, 19.50g. RPC-602 (9 spec.), BM-3, pl. XXIV.2 (same obv. die). Obv: AYTOKP KAIΣAP ΣEBAΣ OYEΣΠAΣIANO (sic) Head laureate r. Rx: EΠI M MAIKIOY PO[YΦOY ANΘYΠATOY] Bithynia standing r. holding rudder and plow, across field BIΘ - YNIA. RPC lists only one specimen of this coin, in BM, that omits the final Σ of Vespasian’s name on the obverse. Our coin could be only the second recorded of that variety, and appears to be from the same obverse die.

Maecius Rufus’ term of office as governor of Bithynia and Pontus cannot be more closely dated within the reign of Vespasian: see G. R. Stumpf, Chronologie der Statthalter in Kleinasien, p. 211. aVF................................................................800 380. CARIA, TABAE, PSEUDO-AUTONOMOUS, TIME OF DOMITIAN; Tabae, Caria, Orthrios, priest, AE 17, 4.29g. RPC-1257 (11 spec.). Obv: Laureate head of Demos r. Rx: Capricorn r.; ΔIA OP IЄ around. Bold Fine....................300 381. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Abdera, Thrace, AE 18, 3.34g. RPC-671, AMNG-249.

Obv: Laureate head of Trajan r. Rx: Laureate head of older man, perhaps Trajan Pater. The identification of the second portrait is difficult. Strack in AMNG thought it might be Trajan Pater, as suggested by Mionnet, though officially Trajan Pater shouldn’t be laureate. Other suggestions have been (a) Divus Nerva; (b) a second portrait of Trajan, though the facial features seem different from those of the obverse portrait; and (c) Hadrian, though Hadrian had no imperial rank under Trajan and we would expect his portrait to be bearded. Fine............................350 382. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Byzantium, Thrace, AE 20.5-22, 6.13g. Cf. RPC-1082 (1 spec.). Obv: [AVT NEP] TPAIANOC KAICAP [CB ΓEP ΔAKI] Bust radiate, draped l. Rx: NEIKHC TO Δ BYZANTIN [sic] Bunch of grapes hanging from branch. Only the second recorded specimen of this type for Trajan at Byzantium, and differing from the other specimen in both the abbreviation ΔΑΚΙ rather than just ΔA in the obverse legend, and the omission of EΠI before NEIKHC in the reverse legend. Our coin is from Schönert-Geiss’ obverse die V31, which was also used for the illustrated specimens of RPC-1078 and 1080-1. VG.....................200 383. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Seleucia, Seleucis and Pieria, 114-16 AD, AE 24-25, 11.33g. RPC-3771 (15 spec.). Obv: AYTOKP [KAIC N]EP TPAIANOC APICT ΓEPM ΔAK Head laureate r. Rx: CEΛEYKEWN - ΠIEPIAC around, ZEYC Δ / KACIOC in exergue (Z backwards), Sacred stone in four-columned temple with pyramidal roof, on which eagle perches. VF.....................................................250 384. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Perinthus, Thrace, AE 22, 6.85g. RPC-714 (2 spec.), Varbanov-89. Obv: Laureate, cuirassed bust of Hadrian r. Rx: Herakles standing l., holding lionskin and club. Scarce. EF...............................................................300 385. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Zephyrium-Hadrianopolis, Cilicia, AE 25-26, 12.77g.

RPC-3250 (8 spec.), pl. 145 (same obv. die). Obv: AΔPIANO[C CEBACTOC AΔPIANOΠ]OΛEITΩN Head laureate r. Rx: AΔPIANOΠOΛEI[TΩN ZEΦYPI] ΩTΩN Zeus seated l. holding Nike and scepter. A well-preserved example of this rare coin, slightly better than PRC’s plate coin . Fine +......................................350 386. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Petra, Decapolis, AE 25-26, 14.24g. RPC-4099 (59 spec.); Sofaer-3 (p. 192, pl. 155). Obv: AV[TO]KPATWP KAICOP (sic) TPAIANOC AΔPIAN[OC CE]BACTOC Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front, large Medusa head on chest. Rx: ΠETPA M[HT] - POΠOΛIC Turreted city goddess seated l. on rocks, extending r. hand and holding trophy in l. Both sides in good style, and struck on a broad round flan; perhaps this is one of the earliest coins struck for Hadrian at Petra. The spelling error KAICOP for KAICAP in our obverse legend is not recorded by RPC. aVF....................................................550 387. ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Antiochia, Pisidia, 145-161 AD, AE 29-30.5, 10.44g. Krzyzanowska-obv. die I, rev. die 3, p. 137, pl. II. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS P P TR P COS IIII Head laureate r. Rx: MENSIS COL - CAES AN[TIOCH] Men standing r. wearing Phrygian cap, crescent behind shoulders, l. foot on bull’s head, holding scepter and Victory, rooster standing l. at feet. aVF... .............................................................................................................................250 388. ANTONINUS PIUS AND MARCUS AURELIUS; Koinon of Cyprus, AE 32, 27.59g. Sear-1523. Obv: AV K T AIΛ A[ΔP A]NTΩNINOC CEB E Laureate head of Antoninus Pius r. Rx: [M AVPHΛIOC K]AICAP VIOC CEBAC (legend faint) Bare-headed, draped bust of Marcus Aurelius r. VF..........................................350 Chimera 389. MARCUS AURELIUS; 161-180 AD, Corinth, Corinthia, AE 24, 9.38g. BM605. BCD-792 (as Commodus). Obv: Head of emperor laureate r. Rx: Chimera r.

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Pfeiffer-6 (same dies), AMNG-541. Obv: AV K Λ ΑVP ΚΟΜΟΔΟC Bust laureate, draped r. Rx: MAPKIANOΠ - OΛEITΩN Tyche standing r., head l., holding rudder and cornucopia. EF.................................................................................200 COMMODUS; 177-192 AD, Cyzicus, Mysia, AE 27, 12.46g. SNG Paris-, SNG Cop-, SNG Aulock-, BM-. Obv: Bust of emperor r. Rx: Inscription in wreath.

Very rare; not in references consulted. Cf. BM 230-1 for different arrangements of reverse legend. aVF...........................................................................................325 COMMODUS; 177-192 AD, Hyrcanis, Lydia, AE 38, 25.24g. RPC temp-1293, BM-17. Obv: Laureate bust of Commodus r., wearing cuirass and paludamentum, seen from front; countermark of male head before. Rx: Hades standing in galloping quadriga r., struggling with Persephone; to l., Athena standing r., holding spear downwards; to r., Eros flying, r., holding torch; below horses, serpent and overturned flower basket. Scarce and desirable mythological scene. Fine........750 LYDIA, TRIPOLIS; Tripolis, Lydia, quasi-autonomous, c. 138-192 AD, AE 3133, 14.30g. BM-35, pl. XXXIX.5 (same dies). Obv: IEPA CYNK - ΛHTOC Draped bust of Senate l. Rx: TPIΠOΛIT - ΩN around, MAIANΔ / POC in exergue, Rivergod Maeander reclining l., holding reed and cornucopia; behind him, overturned vase, from which water flows. This coin is not in Kurth, despite publication in BMC; from the same obverse die as Kurth-12, which has reverse Artemis and Apollo standing. Fine.........................................................................................450 Exceptional Mopsus SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Mopsus, Cilicia, Year BΞC = 262 = 194/5 AD, AE 26, 13.89g. SNG Paris-1983 (same dies). Obv: AVT KAI [Λ] CΕ - Π - CΕ[VΗ]PΟC ΠΕP Emperor togate, bare-headed, with forked beard, standing l., holding in r. hand Victory who is about to crown him and in l. hand roll. Rx: AΔPI - MOΨE on r., date ET BΞC on l., Laureate, draped bust of Zeus r. Very rare, possibly only the third recorded specimen. In his 1963 article on the coinage of Mopsus, Von Aulock knew only two specimens of this coin, one in Paris (now SNG-1983) and the other in the Apostolo Zeno collection at the St. Florian monastery in Austria, a collection that was dispersed in two Dorotheum auction catalogues of 1955 and 1956, though neither of those catalogues seems to describe or illustrate any Roman provincial bronze coins. This coin is so unusual and exquisite, we thought it might be a Renaissance issue but it is an exceptional Greek colonial. Obverse struck in high relief. aEF............................................2250 SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Antiochia, Pisidia, c. 203-11 AD, AE 34, 29.58g. SNG Cop-27, SNG Paris-1100. Obv: IMP CAES L SEP SEVERVS PER AVG Head laureate r. Rx: COL CAES ANTIOCH S R Men, crescent behind shoulders, standing r. holding scepter and Victory on globe, resting l. elbow on column and placing l. foot on bucranium, cock to l. Fine.................................250 Unexpected and Wonderful THRACE, HADRIANOPOLIS; Hadrianopolis, Thrace, AE 16, 2.12g.

Jurukova-704 (dies V296/R663, only 1 spec., in Bucharest). Obv: Bust of bearded Asclepius r., fold of cloak (?) on back shoulder, no legend. Rx: AΔPIANO ΠOΛEIT Hooded Telesphorus standing facing. Ex Pegasi IV, 28 October 1999, lot 290. Mint State...................................................................................................375 Hercules as Founder MOESIA INFERIOR, CALLATIS, PSEUDO-AUTONOMOUS, HERCULES AS FOUNDER; Callatis, Moesia Inferior, 2nd-3rd cent. AD, AE 21.5, 2 Assaria, 4.66g. AMNG-290 (1 spec., in Paris). Obv: KTICTHC Bust of Hercules r. wearing skin of lion’s head with mane. Rx: KAΛΛ - ATIANΩN City goddess standing r., head l., holding rudder and cornucopia with tip turned from body, value mark B=2 in l. field. Ex Elsen 72, lot 693. Callatis regarded itself as a colony of Heraclea, as confirmed by coins of imperial times like ours naming Heracles as their founder; see Pick, AMNG, p. 84 . VF......................................300 JULIA DOMNA; Ariassus, Pisidia, AE 26, 12.78g. Aulock, Pisidien I, 406-413 (same dies). Obv: IO[V]ΛIA - ΔOMNA CE Bust draped r. Rx: APIA - C - CEΩN Tyche standing l., kalathos on head, holding rudder and cornucopia. A rare mint, from which von Aulock records only 22 coins of Domna, 21 of which are from the same obverse die as our coin. Fine....................................................................400 CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Marcianopolis, Moesia Inferior, AE 25.5, 10.19g.

Pfeiffer-100 (same obv. die), AMNG-623, Varbanov-944. Obv: AV K M AVP ANTΩNINOC Bust laureate, cuirassed r. Rx: V ΦΛ OVΛΠIANO - V MAPKIANO around, ΠOΛI upside down in exergue, Cybele seated l. on throne between two lions, holding patera and resting l. elbow on drum. EF.....................................300 CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Pautalia, Thrace, AE 28, 15.28g. Varbanov-5207.

Obv: Head laureate r. Rx: Coiled serpent with radiate head. Choice EF...........500 CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, AE 28, 18.14g. Ruzicka, Serdica, Num. Zeitschr.

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as Varbanov-2288, there with reverse Nike crowning emperor. EF..................300 407. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Serdica, Thrace, AE 29-30, 16.64g. Varbanov-2464 (same obv. die), Ruzicka-366. Obv: AVT K M AVPH CEVH ANTΩNEINOC Head laureate r. Rx: OVΛΠ - IAC - CEP - ΔI around, KHC in exergue, Statue of Asclepius standing in four-columned temple, in pediment coiled serpent with head l. Other reverse types apparently using the same obverse die: Varbanov-2312 and 2433. Fine..........................................................................................................300 408. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Ancyra, Galatia, AE 30, 16.10g. SNG Aulock-6158 (same dies). Obv: Laureate bust of Caracalla l. Rx: Octastyle temple. Very rare; one on Coin Archives. EF.........................................................................................700 409. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Antiochia, Pisidia, c. 212-7 AD, AE 33, 28.74g.

Krzyzanowska-obv. XXXIII, rev. legend of 56, type of 49. Obv: IMP CAES M AVR AN - TONINVS PIVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: [VICT]ORIAE - AVG VSTORV (sic) COL - ANT around, S - R across field, Victory advancing l. holding wreath and palm. An interesting reverse legend, apparently hitherto known only on a single coin in BM from the same obverse die as ours, but with variant reverse type of Victory advancing right holding trophy with both hands (Krzyzanowska pl.

XXIV, XXXIII/56). The usual Victory legend on Severan large bronzes of Pisidian Antioch was VICTORIAE DDD NNN or VICT(ORIAE) DD NN or just VICT D N, indicating that respectively three, two, or only one emperor was ruling at the time. Fine...........................................................................................................450 410. CARACALLA AND PLAUTILLA; 198-217 AD, Laodiceia ad Mare, Seleucis and Pieria, AE 32.5-33.5, 22.60g. E. Meyer, Bronzeprägung von Laodikeia, Jahrb. f. Num. u. Geldgesch. 37/38, 1987/1988, cat. 103, pl. 14 (dies V2/R5, 1 spec., in BM). Obv: [IMP CAES M. .AVG. .]P ET FVL ILAV[. .] Jugate busts r. of Caracalla, radiate, draped and cuirassed, and Plautilla, draped and resting on crescent; countermarks CAΓ (ΑΓ ligate) on Caracalla’s shoulder and COI before Plautilla’s portrait (Howgego 581 and 586). Rx: sEPT S Λ[VDIC C]O[L]ON - E ΛΛE[TROP]LI Artemis standing r., kalathos on head, top of quiver seen over right shoulder, right hand on hip, left hand holding bow, stag standing left at her feet.

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SNG Aulock-2692 (same obv. die). Obv: AV MAP AVP - AN - TΩNE[INOC] followed by eradicated name of Geta as Caesar; Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Caracalla l. with previous portrait of Geta r. scraped away; at bottom, laureate imperial portrait in round countermark (Howgego-84). Rx: Illegible magistrate’s name followed by CTPATONIK[EΩN]; Hecate standing l. holding [patera] and short lighted torch, stag or altar at her feet obscured by flan flaw and flattening from countermark on obverse. Cf. CNG E306, 10 July 2013, lot 258 (same obverse die as ours, slightly worse condition, hammer $850 plus buyer’s fee). This coin shows the erasing of Geta’s memory by order of Caracalla. Fine..................................975 Exceptional Large Geta Portrait 412. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Mylasa, Caria, AE 32, 26.77g. SNG Cop-437, SNG Aulock-2630. Obv: Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Geta r. Rx: Zeus Labraundos in distyle temple. Powerful portrait. Green patination. EF...1000 413. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Lydia, Sala; Sylla, magistrate, AE 22, 6.44g.

Obv: Draped and cuirassed bust r., seen from behind. Rx: Zeus Lydios standing l., holding scepter and eagle. Ex Elsen 80, lot 622. EF..........................................300 414. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Hadrianopolis Sebaste, Phrygia, under archon Poteitos, AE 21, 6.23g. Cf. BM-5 (KAIC not just K in obv. legend). Obv: Λ CEΠ[T] - ΓETAC K Bust cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: AΔPIA AP - X ΠOTEITO[Y] Tyche standing l., wearing kalathos, holding rudder on globe and cornucopia. VF...................................................................................................150 415. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Sillyum, Pamphylia, AE 23, 9.62g. SNG Paris-, SNG Aulock-, SNG Cop-, BMC-. Obv: Bust of Geta laureate r. Rx: Tyche standing l., holding rudder and cornucopia. Very rare and perhaps unpublished; not in references consulted. Cf. SNG Paris-988, same obverse die. VF..................350 416. GETA; 209-211 AD, Antiochia, Pisidia, AE 30-32, 24.31g. Krzyzanowska-obv. die XVIII, rev. 33 var. (new die). Obv: IMP CAES P SE - PT GETA AVG Bust laureate r., fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: VIR - T - AVG - COL ANTIOCH around, S R in exergue, Emperor brandishing spear on horse charging r., below horse two enemies, one prostrate and the second, wearing Phrygian cap, kneeling l. and raising arms towards the emperor to beg for mercy.

From a new die of this interesting reverse type, unknown to Krzyzanowska. The large bronzes of Geta at Antioch come from only four obverse dies, one as Caesar, the second as Augustus but still with youthful, unbearded portrait, and the two others, including the die of our coin, as Augustus but with bearded portrait. VF... .............................................................................................................................500 417. GETA AS AUGUSTUS; 209-211 AD, Antiochia, Pisidia, AE 32-33, 24.45g.

Krzyzanowska-obv. die XVIII, rev. die 34 (2 spec., in Paris and Vienna). Obv: IMP CAES P SE - PT GETA AVG Bust laureate r., fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: COL CAES - ANTIO - CH around, S R in exergue, Togate figure plowing r. with two oxen, two military standards in background. The large bronzes of Geta at Antioch come from only four obverse dies, one as Caesar, the second as Augustus but still with youthful, unbearded portrait, and the two others, including the die of our coin, as Augustus but with bearded portrait. Fine.......................250 War God 418. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Dium, Arabia Petraea, Year 270 = 207/8 CE, AE 23, 11.96g. Spijkerman-7, Sofaer-6. Obv: Π CEΠ - ΓETAC Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: ΔEIH downwards on l., NWN in exergue, date OC upwards on r., War god wearing horned kalathos standing facing between two recumbent bulls, holding eagle-tipped scepter and Nike who extends arm to crown

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XXX.16. aVF.....................................................................................................250 Sanctuary of Aphrodite 420. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Berytus, Phoenicia, AE 28, 21.05g. BM-38, Price/ Trell fig. 271. Obv: Laureate, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: IEPAC above, BVB / LOV* below, Temple with court attached to its rear; five steps lead to the front of the temple, within which an altar is seen; five steps lead to a side-entrance to the court, within which is a large cone surrounded by a fence. The reverse type may show the great sanctuary of Aphrodite in Byblos that Lucian mentions.

Unfortunately no actual remains of this sanctuary have been excavated, and it is uncertain how the three elements of the coin type, namely the temple, a colonnaded courtyard behind the temple with an entrance approached by a long staircase, and finally, within the courtyard, a large conical holy image surrounded by a fence, fit together in reality. See the discussion in Price/Trell, pp. 151-2. Some porosity, but still sharp detail of temple. VF...........................................................................2750 421. DIADUMENIAN AS CAESAR; 217-218 AD, Marcianopolis, Moesia Inferior, AE 19-19.5, 4.73g. Varbanov-1366, Pfeiffer 313/4 (same dies), AMNG-793 (1 spec., Bucharest). Obv: [M] OΠEΛΛIOC - ANTΩNEINOC [K] Head bare r. Rx: MAPKIANO - ΠOΛEITΩN Nemesis standing l., wheel at feet, holding scales and cornucopia. From the Philip Ashton Collection, purchased from Trusted Coins, April 2016. Extremely sharp portrait. Near Mint State.......................................400 422. DIADUMENIAN AS CAESAR; 217-218 AD, Nicopolis ad Istrum, Moesia Inferior, governor Statius Longinus, AE 25-26, 10.19g. Varbanov-3742 (same dies); AMNG-1847, pl. XVI.13 (rev. only, same die). Obv: M OΠΠEΛΛI ΔIAΔOV - MENIANOC KAI Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: VΠ CTA ΛONΓINOV NIKO - [Π]OΛITΩN [ΠP] around, OC ICTP[O] in exergue, Nike (Victory) with raised wings, standing l. leaning on garlanded column, holding wreath and palm. EF..........................................................................................200 423. ELAGABALUS; 218-222 AD, Istrus, Moesia Inferior, AE 29, 18.41g.

Varbanov-659 var. (arrangement of reverse legend). Obv: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rx: Mitras on horse pacing r., E below horse; bird on short column to l., altar to r., ICTPIH NΩN around and in exergue. Very rare; this variety perhaps unpublished; cf. Roma E65, lot 600 for another example from these dies. VF.325 Julia Paula 424. JULIA PAULA; Cibyra, Phrygia, AE 20.5, 4.38g. RPC Temp-5411 (5 spec.), SNG Cop-295 (same dies). Obv: IOV KOP - ΠAVΛA AV Bust draped r. Rx: KAI KIBV - PA[T]ΩN Hermes wearing cap and winged sandals, seated l. on garlanded base, holding purse and caduceus. EF...............................................................350 Infant Zeus 425. SEVERUS ALEXANDER; 222-235 AD, Seleuceia, Cilicia, AE 30, 11.54g.

RPC Temp-7040 (8 spec.), SNG Paris-1004 (same dies). Obv: Bust of emperor radiate, cuirassed r. Rx: Infant Zeus seated on throne facing, looking l., surrounded by three Curetes striking shields with swords. A charming and rare mythological type: the Curetes conceal the infant Zeus by dancing and clashing their weapons to drown his cries. Coins with a baby Zeus are rarely issued. Fine........................500 Three Graces are Beautiful 426. MAXIMINUS I THRAX; 235-238 AD, Tarsus, Cilicia, AE 37, 24.51g. SNG Paris-1605 and 1606 (same dies). Obv: AVT K Γ IOV MAΞIMEINOC CE around, Π - Π across field, Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: TAPCO - V MH - T - POΠO around, AMKΓ in exergue, B in r. field, the Three Graces, all nude, standing side by side and throwing their arms around each other’s shoulders, the first and third seen from the front and holding flowers, the middle one seen from the back. Ex CNG’s Classical Numismatic Review XLV.1, Winter 2020, 528365.

Exceptional large flan. Lovely green patination. EF..........................................1625 427. MAXIMINUS I THRAX; 235-238 AD, Tarsus, Cilicia, AE 37, 19.71g. SNG Levante-1099. Obv: Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust of Maximinus r. Rx: Apollo Lykeios standing facing on low omphalus, holding wolves by forelegs. Ex CNG XXXIII, 15 March 1995, lot 1276. Good Fine..................................................300 428. MAXIMINUS I THRAX AND MAXIMUS; 235-238 AD, Bruzus, Phrygia, AE 28, 10.47g. RPC-5623. Obv: Draped and cuirassed bust of Maximinus, laureate, and Maximus, facing one another. Rx: Tyche standing l., holding scepter and cornucopia. Ex Elsen 28, lot 228. Rare; one example on Coin Archives; five cited in RPC VI Online. EF...............................................................................700 429. MAXIMINUS I THRAX AND MAXIMUS; 235-238 AD, Ninica Claudiopolis, Cilicia, AE 32, 16.14g. SNG Levante-629. Obv: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Maximinus r. Rx: Bare-headed and draped bust of Maximus r. Ex CNG 38, 6-7 June 1996, lot 680. gVF.....................................................................................500 430. MAXIMUS AS CAESAR, CILICIA, CORACESIUM; 235-238 AD, AE 24, 6.84g. SNG France-, SNG Levante Supp.-68 (same dies). Obv: Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust of Maximus Caesar r. Rx: Tyche standing l., holding rudder and cornucopia. Very rare; we find only the Levante specimen on Coin Archives.

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432. QUASI-AUTONOMOUS; Termessos Major, Pisidia, Period of Gordian IIIGallienus, AE 29-30, 14.31g. BM-47. Obv: Laureate head of Zeus r., .Θ. below neck, TEPMHCCEΩ - N AVTONOMΩN around. Rx: TΩN ME - I[Z]ONΩN Nemesis standing l., plucking drapery from below chin and holding cubit rule, at feet griffin sitting l. placing forepaw on wheel; Θ (=9) in l. field. From the same obverse die as SNG Aulock-5366, there with reverse Athena standing holding Nike. EF.............................................................................................................375 433. GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Deultum, Thrace, AE 23.5, 9.43g. Varbanov-2863 (misdescribed). Obv: IMP GORDIA - NVS P[IVS] FEL AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: COL FL P - AC DEVLT Venus/Aphrodite washing her hair: she stands l., head r., wringing out her long wet hair with her r. hand, nude except for drapery covering the lower part of her legs, one end of which also hangs from her r. shoulder while she holds the other end in her l. hand; at her feet is a vase with two large handles so that it could easily be lifted and the water within poured over the body. Sculptural parallels to this type are thought to represent Aphrodite emerging from the sea after her birth and wringing the seawater from her hair, but our coin appears to depict a bathing scene. Dragonov knew only one reverse die of this type in the entire coinage of Deultum, used under Gordian III (pp. 124-5). Our coin is from a new, second, reverse die of the type, also used under Gordian III, but coupled with a different obverse die of that emperor, Draganov’s Obv. 109, which was known to him from coins with three other reverse types (p. 75). Our coin also reveals a new, older state of that obverse die, with a large cud in the legend before the emperor’s forehead, a fault which does not appear on any of the coins from this obverse die published by Dragonov. Green patination. Fine...............................400 434. GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Antiochia, Pisidia, AE 31-32, 26.71g.

Krzyzanowska obv. die X, rev. die 47, p. 180 (4 spec.), pl. XXXIV. Obv: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AV - G Head laureate r. Rx: CAES ANTIOCH C OL around, S R in exergue, She-wolf standing r., suckling Romulus and Remus, turning back head to regard them. VF................................................................375 435. GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Pompeiopolis, Cilicia, CY 308 = 242/3 AD, AE 32, 19.10g. SNG Levante-894 (this coin), SNG France-1251 (same rev. die). Obv: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian r. Rx: Dionysus standing l., holding cantharus and thyrsus; at feet, panther; date in l. field. Ex CNG 69, 8 June 2005, lot 1133. Ex Levante Collection 894. EF................................................................500 436. TRANQUILLINA; Deultum, Thrace, AE 24, 9.06g. Draganov-1510 (dies 147/174), Varbanov-2933 (same dies). Obv: SAB TRANQVI - LLINA AVG Bust draped r. wearing stephane. Rx: COL FL PA - C D - EVLT Minerva (Athena) advancing l., looking back, about to hurl spear upwards and to r., holding up oval shield before face. An unusual Minerva fighting type. The same reverse die was also coupled with an obverse die of Gordian III, Draganov-1186. EF..............275 437. TRANQUILLINA; Corydalla, Lycia, AE 30, 19.09g. von Aulock, Münzprägung des Gordian III. und der Tranquillina in Lykien-79. Obv: Bust draped r., wearing stephane. Rx: Horseman galloping r., holding spear, below, altar. Rare coin from a rare city. Fine......................................................................................................300 438. TRANQUILLINA; Sebaste, Cilicia, AE 32, 20.71g. SNG Paris-1177. Obv: Diademed bust of Tranquillina r. Rx: Helmeted bust of Athena l. Ex CNG 43, 24 September 1997, lot 1009. Fine.........................................................................300 439. TRANQUILLINA; Nisibis, Mesopotamia, AE 25, 13.28g. BM-16. Obv: Diademed, draped bust of Tranquillina r. Rx: Draped, turreted bust of Tyche r. Very rare; we find two on Coin Archives. Fine..........................................................250 440. PHILIP I; 244-249 AD, Antiochia, Pisidia, 244 AD, AE 26, 10.59g.

Krzyzanowska-obv. I, pl. XLII, rev. 12, pl. XL, a combination known to her in only two specimens. Obv: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS P F AVG P M Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: CAES A - NTIOCH C - OL around, S - R in field, Three standards: a vexillum topped by an eagle standing r., head l., between two ordinary standards each topped by a smaller standing eagle looking inwards. One of only three obverse dies of Philip I at Antioch, one of which Krzyzanowska erroneously attributed to Philip II, that calls the emperor P(arthicus) M(aximus) for his doubtful victory over the Parthians at the beginning of his reign, a title that he soon dropped.

EF.........................................................................................................................350 441. PHILIP I; 244-249 AD, Apollonia Mordaeum, Pisidia, in alliance with Perge, AE 30.5, 11.58g. Franke/Nollé-81, dies A/4, citing our coin only; Aulock, Pisidien-136, citing our coin only; RPC-unassigned, ID 20817, citing our coin only. Obv: AVT K M IOVΛIOC ΦIΛIΠΠOC CE Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: AΠOΛΛO - NI - ATΩN ΛV around, ΘPAKΩ in exergue, ΠEPΓAI upwards in l. field, OMONO downwards in r. field. Ex Lindgren-Kovacs A1261B, pl. 123.

Apparently unique, and the only surviving coin that attests an alliance between Apollonia Mordiaeum and Perge under Philip I. Apollonia struck very few alliance coins as a class, the only other known type being for an alliance with Illium during the reign of Caracalla. Fine................................................................................275 442. PHILIP I AND OTACILIA SEVERA; Marcianopolis, Moesia Inferior, AE 26, 13.64g. Varbanov-2082. Obv: Vis-à-vis busts of Philip I and Otacilia Severa. Rx: Serapis standing l., holding scepter and raising hand. EF.................................375 443. OTACILIA SEVERA; Heliopolis, Coele-Syria, AE 28, 8.62g. RPC-6509. Obv: Diademed and draped bust of Otacilia Severa r., crescent at shoulders. Rx: Fortuna standing facing, holding rudder and cornucopia, flanked by male figures each holding a torch in upraised hand; all within billowing canopy held by two female figures on pedestals. gVF...................................................................................500 444. PHILIP II AS CAESAR; 244-249 AD, Antiochia, Pisidia, AE 24, 9.21g. SNG Paris-1263. Obv: Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: Mên standing r., holding scepter and crowning Nike. VF..........................................................................150 445. TREBONIANUS GALLUS; 251-253 AD, Damascus, Coele-Syria, AE 24, 11.97g. SNG Cop-427. De Saulcy-8. Obv: Laureate bust of emperor r. Rx:

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BM-148. Obv: [AVT KAI] Γ OVI TPEB ΓAΛOC CEB. . Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: ΦΛ N[EAC] - ΠOΛEWC Mount Gerizim with temple atop main peak and altar atop secondary peak, stairway leads to temple, colonnade below mountain, all supported by facing eagle with spread wings and head l. VF. .............................................................................................................................300 VOLUSIAN; 251-253 AD, Anazarbus, Cilicia, Year 271=252/3 AD, AE 22, 6.59g. Ziegler-792 (Vs1/Rs1). Obv: Laureate bust of Volusian r. Rx: Apollo standing l. Ex CNG 64, 24 September 2003, lot 629. EF..................................200 VALERIAN I; 253-260 AD, Anazarbus, Cilicia, AE 24, 18.54g. SNG Levante-1689. Obv: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Valerian I r. Rx: Six prize urns. VF..............................................................................................................225 VALERIAN I; 253-260 AD, Irenopolis, Cilicia, 8 assaria, 13.90g. SNG Paris-2271, SNG Levante-1623, SNG Aulock-5597. Obv: Radiate, cuirassed bust of Valerian I r., seen from front. Rx: Dionysos standing l. in frontal biga of panthers, holding cup and thyrsus; mark of value “H” in r. field. VF................325 VALERIAN I; 253-260 AD, Laertes, Cilicia, AE 31, 18.00g. SNG Levante-381 (this coin). Obv: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Valerian I r., seen from behind; in r. field, IA. Rx: Zeus seated l., holding patera and scepter, eagle at feet. Ex Levante Collection. VF / EF..............................................................................350 VALERIAN I; 253-260 AD, Seleuceia, Cilicia, AE 34-36, 11.66g. SNG Paris-1061 (same obv. die), SNG Levante-786 (same obv. die). Obv: AV K ΠΟ ΛΙΚ - ΟVAΛEPIAN followed by OC in second line (legend largely off flan), Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed 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 beginning in exergue, continuing in circular legend, and ending in field above and between the two busts. gVF......................................300 VALERIAN I; 253-260 AD, Aspendos, Pamphylia, AE 31, 15.72g. SNG Paris-206. Obv: Bust of Valerian I r. Rx: Serapis standing l. EF.......................250 GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, Alexandria Troas, Troas, AE 22, 5.35g.

Bellinger-A458. Obv: Laureate bust of Gallienus r. Rx: Eagle standing facing, head r., bull’s head in talons. Ex CNG 50, 23 June 1999, lot 1085. EF.....................250 GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, Alexandria Troas, Troas, AE 21, 6.18g. Obv. legend var. of Bellinger-A459 and SNG Cop-200. Obv: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust r., IMP LICI GALLIENVS A around. Rx: COL AVG TRO Wolf and twins r. EF.. .............................................................................................................................250 GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, Ephesus, Ionia, AE 27, 8.84g. Lindgren-475 (as Valerian), Karwiese-1137. Obv: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Gallienus r.

Rx: Covered cart drawn by two horses. Very rare; one on Coin Archives. aVF...... .............................................................................................................................350 GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, Perge, Pamphylia, AE 28-29, 15.54g. SNG Paris-570 (same obv. die). Obv: AVT KAI ΠΟ [ΛΙ ΓΑΛ]ΛΙΗΝΟ - [CΕΒ] Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r.; value mark I=10 before neck. Rx: ΠEPΓA[IAC APTE]MIΔOC Two-columned temple inscribed A and [AC]VΛOV; within, cult image of Artemis with star and crescent above. Bold Fine................................300 GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, Seleuceia, Cilicia, AE 24-26, 7.36g. SNG Paris-1064 (same obv. die), SNG Levante-789 (same obv. die), Sear-4618. Obv: [AV K Π] ΛK (sic) - ΓAΛΛIHN / OC Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: [CEΛEVK]EΩN around, KAΛ / VK. .in l. field, Athena with spear and shield standing r. attacking Giant with legs terminating in snakes, who is about to hurl stone at Athena. VF... .............................................................................................................................400 Hephaestus Forging Armor of Achilles SALONINA; Perga, Pamphylia, AE 31.5, 16.12g. SNG Paris-600 (same dies).

Obv: KOPNHΛIAN CAΛΩNINAN CE Bust draped r. on crescent, wearing stephane. Rx: ΠEPΓ - AIΩN Hephaestus seated r. holding hammer and supporting shield on his knee. The reverse type probably shows Hephaestus making new armor for Achilles after Hector killed Patroclus and captured his armor, as related

by Homer. VF / EF.............................................................................................650 SALONINA; Side, Pamphylia, AE 30, 14.54g. Obv: Bust r. wearing stephane, value mark I=10 in r. field. Rx: Athena standing l. holding Nike and spear. Ex CNG 60, 22 May 2002, lot 1244. Ex CNG 54, 14 June 2000, lot 1121. Ex CNG 51, 15 September 1999, lot 917. Apparently unpublished. A coin with flawless surfaces, lacking the usual porosity. Near Mint State.........................................................450 SALONINA; Syedra, Cilicia, 11 Assaria, AE 29-31, 18.26g. SNG Paris-669 (same obv. die). Obv: KOPNHΛA (sic, I omitted) - CAΛΩNINA - C - E - B Bust draped r. wearing stephane, value mark IA before neck. Rx: CVE - ΔPEΩN Ares standing r. holding spear and shield which rest on ground. aEF........................250 MACRIANUS; 260-261 AD, Nicaea, Bithynia, Nicaea in alliance with Byzantium, Octassarion, 7.83g. Obv: Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust of Macrianus r. Rx: Two conical wicker baskets containing ears of grain; between them at bottom, prize urn containing palm fronds. Rare; two examples on Coin Archives.

Ex Ed Waddell Auction II, 12 September 1987, lot 335. EF.............................250 Ex Lockett CLAUDIUS II GOTHICUS; 268-270 AD, Sagalassus, Pisidia, AE 33, 17.88g.

SNG Aulock-5205 (same dies). Obv: AV K M AVP - KΛAVΔION Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: CAΓAΛACCE / ΩN in two lines in exergue, the Dioscuri, each holding his horse and a spear and with a star above his head, standing side by side looking at each other; in field between and above them, a crescent; to l., value mark I (10 assaria). Ex Lockett Collection, Glendining, 21 February 1961, Lockett Part XII, lot 2949, pl. XXXI Ex Spink 36, 1984, lot 257

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Cf. BM-53, pl. XXXVIII.13 (same rev. die). Obv: AV K M AVP - KΛAVΔION Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r., value mark I=10 in r. field. Rx: CA[Γ] AΛACC[EΩN] BOVΛH around, ΔHMOC upside down in exergue, Figures representing the Council and People of Sagalassus standing l. and r. respectively and clasping hands; to l. value mark I=10 and ear of wheat. Very scarce; only two on Coin Archives. Perhaps commemorating the settlement of a dispute between the council and people of Sagalassus, about which we known nothing from any other source. VF..........................................................................................................300 CLAUDIUS II GOTHICUS; 268-270 AD, Sagalassus, Pisidia, AE 32, 17.27g.

SNG Aulock-5211 (same obv. die), SNG Paris-1874 (same obv. die). Obv: AV K M AVP - KΛAVΔIO[N] Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust r., before neck value mark I (10 assaria). Rx: CAΓAΛ - AC - CE around, ΩN upside down in exergue, Apollo seated l., head r., placing l. hand on lyre resting on cippus beside him. gVF....350 AURELIAN; 270-275 AD, Cremna, Pisidia, AE 32, 14.50g. Von Aulock, Pisidien II-1600-1610 (11 spec., all from the same dies as ours). Obv: Bust of Aurelian r.

Rx: Legend beginning DONATIO, commemorating a privilege or honor granted by the emperor to Cremna; prize crown inscribed IEROS, indicating that the donation was the right to hold holy games. VF / EF..........................................400 ROMAN EGYPT SILVER AND BRONZE TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 20 = 116/17 AD, Drachm, 24.35g.

Emmett-486, RPC-4942. Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan r., wearing aegis on l. shoulder. Rx: Euthenia reclining l. on sphinx, holding grain ears; in exergue, date LK. Fine.............................................................................................................450 TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Herakleopolite Nome, Drachm, 16.26g.

Emmett-734. Obv: Laureate bust of Trajan r., wearing aegis on l. shoulder. Rx: Athena standing l., holding a small griffin and in r. hand and balancing a shield on the ground with her l. hand; column behind. Ex CNG 43, 24 September 1997, lot 1156. From the CNG catalogue: “This coin is apparently an unpublished type for the Herakleopolites nome. The normal reverse type depicts Herakles-Harpokrates whereas this type depicts Athena. It is possible that the die was intended for another nome and then mistakenly engraved with the ethnic for the Herakleopolites nome (there are not any signs of re-engraving around the legend, even under high magnification). The reverse is also double-struck and off-center which hinders an absolute identification.”. aEF.............................................................................900 TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Ombite Nome, Year 15 = 111/112 AD, Drachm, 15.27g. Emmett-773. Obv: Laureate, draped cuirassed bust of Trajan r.

Rx: Male figure standing r., wearing crown of disc and horns, holding scepter and crocodile. Rare. Ex CNA XXI, 26 June 1992, lot 543. Fine..............................550 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Year 12 = 127/8 AD, Hemidrachm, 14.27g.

RPC-5719 (38 spec.), Cologne-989. Obv: AVT KAI - TPAI AΔPIA CEB Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: L ΔWΔEK in exergue, Nilus reclining l. on sphinx, holding two wheat ears and two poppy heads. aVF..............................450 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Year 12 = 127/8 AD, Drachm, 22.19g.

Cologne-992, RPC-5717 (90 spec.). Obv: A[V]T KAI - [TPAI AΔ]PIA CEB Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: L ΔWΔEK in exergue, Nilus reclining l. on hippopotamus, holding cornucopia turned away from body and reed; atop the cornucopia, genius pointing to numeral IS in field (16 cubits, the ideal flood depth). RPC unfortunately includes under the same catalogue number both of the main variants of this type, Nilus reclining on hippopotamus and Nilus reclining on crocodile; and also leaves out mention of the genius on the cornucopia in its description of the type. Fine...............................................................................500 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Year 19 = 134/5 AD, Drachm, 24.46g.

Cologne-1175, RPC-5988 (15 spec.). Obv: AVT KAI[C TPAIAN] - AΔ[PI]ANOC CEB Bust laureate r., fold of cloak on front shoulder. Rx: L EN - NEA K Δ Elpis (Spes) stepping l., holding flower and raising skirt. RPC does not mention the fold of cloak on Hadrian’s shoulder. Cf. RPC pl. 296, 5956 with clear cloak on shoulder, also not mentioned in text. EF.........................................................................1200 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 11 = 126/7 AD, Obol, 4.33g.

RPC-5693 (39 spec.), Cologne-966. Obv: AVT KAI - TPAI AΔPIA CEB Bust laureate r., fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: Date [L] - IA across field, Stag standing r. VF.........................................................................275 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 21 = 136/7 AD, Obol, 5.33g.

RPC-6244 (49 spec.), Cologne-1224-5. Obv: [AVT KAIC] TPA - AΔPIANOC [CEB] Bust laureate r., fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: Kalathos containing three wheat ears and two poppy heads, between two torches, each tied with a ribbon; in exergue date [L] K[A]. EF......................................250 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 11 = 126/7 AD, Dichalkon, 1.35g. RPC-5710 (17 spec.). Obv: No legend, Bust of Hadrian laureate r., fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: Three wheat ears bound together, date L - IA across field. VF / EF........................................................................300 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 11 = 126/7 AD, Dichalkon, 1.15g. RPC-5710 (17 spec.). Obv: No legend, Bust of Hadrian laureate r., [fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck]. Rx: Star with eight rays, date L - I - A between adjoining rays. EF................................................................................300 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Alexandrite Nome, Year 11 = 126/7 AD, Obol, 5.00g. RPC-6455 (25 spec.). Obv: AVT KAI - TPAI AΔPIA CEB Bust laureate r., fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: AΛEΞ - X Horus standing r. in military dress, holding spear and hippopotamus, at lower r. date L IA downwards. VF..................................................................................................450 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Herakleopolite Nome, Year 11

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Description of reverse type and attribution to nome are uncertain. EF.............250 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Mendesian Nome, Year 11 = 126/7 AD, Obol, 5.60g. RPC-6499 (30 spec.). Obv: AVT KAI - TPAI AΔPIA CEB Bust laureate r., fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: ME - NΔ Mendes standing l. holding ram, with end of cloak falling from l. arm; to r., date L IA downwards. VF..................................................................................................325 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Pelusium Nome, Year 11 = 126/7 AD, Dichalkon, 1.66g. RPC-6533 (48 spec.), Cologne-3419. Obv: No legend, Bust of Hadrian laureate r., fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: ΠHΛO - V L IA Pomegranate. Ex Cederlind 122, 28 June 2001, lot 111. EF...............275 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Phthemphuti Nome, Year 11 = 126/7 AD, Dichalkon, 1.61g. Obv: No legend, Bust of Hadrian laureate r., fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: ΦΘEMΦ - L IA Young Harpocrates/ Heracles seated l. on lotus flower, raising r. hand to mouth and holding club with l. hand. Fine...........................................................................................................275 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Saite Nome, Year 11 = 126/7 AD, Obol, 4.90g. RPC-6417 (29 spec.), Cologne-3427. Obv: [AVT] KAI - [TPAI AΔPI]A CEB Bust laureate r., fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: CAI - T Athena standing l. wearing helmet and aegis, holding owl in extended r. hand and spear with lowered l. arm; to r., date L IA downwards. Ex Empire 8, 7 December 1987, lot 845. Pit on emperor’s neck. gVF.........................................225 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Thinite Nome, Year 11 = 126/7 AD, Dichalkon, 1.76g. RPC-6332 (10 spec.). Obv: No legend, Bust of Hadrian laureate r., fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: ΘINE - L IA Elpis (Spes) advancing l., holding flower and raising skirt. Ex Empire 8, 7 December 1987, lot 846. EF...............................................................................................................300 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Xoite Nome, Year 11 = 126/7 AD, Dichalkon, 1.23g. RPC-6436 (28 spec.). Obv: No legend, Bust of Hadrian laureate r., [fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck]. Rx: Ram wearing sun disk standing r., [X]OIT above, date L - IA across field. VF.....................................450 ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 7 = 143/4 AD, Drachm, 26.91g. Cologne-1450 (same rev. die); BMC-1102, pl. XV (rev. only, same die); SNG Cop-451 (rev. only ill., same die). Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟC CE - B EYC Head laureate r., small incuse triangle added below the emperor’s chin after striking. Rx: Radiate bust of Serapis Pantheos r., wearing kalathos and atef crown on head and with horn of Ammon above ear, plus cornucopia in field before his chin and top of trident combined with serpent staff emerging behind neck ; above cornucopia, date L Z (L retrograde). Bold Fine...... .............................................................................................................................800 Academically Interesting ANTONINUS PIUS KRAAY OVERSTRIKE; 138-161 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 2 = 138/9 AD, Billon Tetradrachm, 13.62g. Dattari/Savio pl. 114, 8232 (Roma rev.), overstruck on Cologne-1296 (Bust of Serapis rev.). Obv: AYT K T AIΛ A[ΔP ANTWNINOC EV] - CEB Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust r.; doublestruck with the same obv. die moved c. 4 mm to left. Rx: Roma standing l., r. foot on shield, holding Victory and spear, date [L] - B across field, overstruck on type E[TO] - V[C B] Draped bust of Serapis r. wearing kalathos. As Colin Kraay was the first to recognize, overstrikes of this sort must mean that the two reverse dies in question were being applied alternately and rapidly at the same obverse die by two different workers, the overstrike occurring when a finished coin was not removed quickly enough from the obverse die, so was mistakenly struck a second time with the other reverse die by the second worker. Near Mint State..........1500 JULIA SOAEMIAS; Alexandria, Year 4 = 220/1 AD, Billon Tetradrachm, 12.36g. Cologne-2360 (same dies), BM-1560. Obv: IOVΛIA COAIMIAC CEB Bust draped r. Rx: Homonoia (Concordia) standing l., raising r. forearm and holding double cornucopia with l. hand. Bold Fine...........................................600 SEVERUS ALEXANDER; 222-235 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 10 = 230/1 AD, Drachm, 20.53g. Dattari/Savio-pl. 321, 11606; Emmett-3176/10 (R5). Obv: A KAI MAP AVP CEV - AΛEΞANΔPOC EV Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r.

Rx: Serapis wearing kalathos seated l., extending r. hand above Cerberus seated at his feet, holding scepter in l. hand, small Nike stands r. on back of his throne, palm branch in r. field, date L I in l. field. Rare denomination for Alexander, and very rare reverse type, of which five consultable specimens all apparently come from the same reverse die: three in Dattari/Savio, pl. 320, 605, pl. 321, 11606, and Supplement pl. 26, 9, the first of which was also in Naville 54, 2019, lot 338; Heritage 271933, 2019, lot 35075; and our example. For a finer coin from the same obverse die as ours, coupled with Alexandria standing on the reverse, see Cologne-2454. VF..............................................................................................850 Rare Year 8 tetradrachm GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 8 = 259/69 AD, Billon Tetradrachm, 9.86g. Emmett-3729/8 (R5, citing Oxford-3884). Obv: AVT K Π ΛIK ΓAΛΛIHNOC CEB Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: Eagle standing l., wings raised, holding wreath in beak; in lower l. field, date L H. Very rare: rated R5 by Emmett (only a few specimens known). Year 8 is a scarce date for any tetradrachm of Gallienus at Alexandria; the rich Cologne collection contains none at all of this year for him. EF....................................................................385 GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 9=261/2 AD, Billon Tetradrachm, 10.40g. Emmett-3807/9 (R4), cf. Cologne-2904 (eagle l.). Obv: AVT K Π ΛIK ΓAΛΛIHNOC CEB Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx:

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Cologne-2969, BM-2250. Obv: KOPNHΛIA CAΛWNEINA CEB Draped bust r. wearing stephane. Rx: Eirene (Pax) standing l., holding branch and transverse scepter; palm branch in l. field, date L /IB in r. field. EF...................................200 CLAUDIUS II GOTHICUS; 268-270 AD, Alexandria, Year 2=269/70 AD, Billon Tetradrachm, 10.99g. Cologne-3028; Dattari/Savio-pl. 276, 5417; Emmett-3879.2 (V. Common); BM-2333. Obv: AVT K KΛA - VΔIΟC CEB Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: Eagle standing l., head r., holding wreath in beak, date L - B across field. EF....................................................................200 AURELIAN; 270-275 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 5 = 273/34AD, Billon Tetradrachm, 10.19g. Cologne-3083, BM-2360. Obv: A K Λ ΔOM AVPHΛIANOC CEB Laureate, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: Date L E within laurel wreath.

VF........................................................................................................................275 AURELIAN AND VABALATHUS; Alexandria, Egypt, Years 1 and 4 = 270/1 AD, Billon Tetradrachm, 7.42g. Cologne-3056, BM-2384. Obv: AVT K Λ Δ AVPHΛIANOC C[EB] Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Aurelian r., seen from front, date L [A] before neck. Rx: I A C OVABAΛΛAΘO[C AΘHN V AVT C P] Draped, cuirassed bust of Vabalathus r., seen from front, wearing both laurel wreath and diadem, L - Δ across field. VF.........................................................225 AURELIAN AND VABALATHUS; Alexandria, Egypt, Years 2 and 5 = 271/2 AD, Billon Tetradrachm, 10.66g. BM-2384, Cologne-3058 or 3063. Obv: [AV] T K Λ Δ AVPHΛIANOC C[EB] Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Aurelian r., seen from front, date L [B] before neck. Rx: I A C OVABAΛΛAΘO[C AΘHN (or AΘHNO) V A (or AVT) C P (or PW)] Draped, cuirassed bust of Vabalathus r., seen from front, wearing both laurel wreath and diadem, L - E across field. Legend loss at the end of Vaballathus’ inscription prevents us from observing exactly what abbreviations were used for three of his titles. VF............................................200 TACITUS; 275-276 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 1 = 275/6 AD, Billon Tetradrachm, 6.23g. Cologne-3111, BM-2408. Obv: A K KΛ TAKI - TOC CEB Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. seen from front. Rx: Eagle standing r., head l., wings folded, wreath in beak, date EToVC upwards on l., A in lower r. field. EF.. .............................................................................................................................120 PROBUS; 276-282 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 2 = 276/7 AD, Billon Tetradrachm, 9.33g. Cologne-3128, BM-2417. Obv: A K M AVP ΠP - OBOC CEB Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: Elpis (Spes) advancing l., holding flower and raising skirt, date L / B in l. field. aEF.............................................175 PROBUS; 276-282 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 3 = 277/8 AD, Billon Tetradrachm, 8.93g. Cologne-3129, BM-2439. Obv: A K M AV[P] ΠP - ΟBOC CEB Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: Eagle standing r., wings folded, holding wreath in beak, date L - Γ across field. EF...............................120 PROBUS; 276-282 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 8 = 281/2 AD, Billon Tetradrachm, 8.20g. Cologne-3158, BM-2438. Obv: A K M AVP ΠPoBoC CEB Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: Eagle standing r., wings raised, wreath in beak, date L - H across field. Ex Malloy LIII, lot 161, with auction ticket attesting provenance from the William Turner Collection, Turner being a British diplomat who in 1820 published a book about his travels in the Levant. aEF..250 DIOCLETIAN; 284-305 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 9 = 292/3 AD, Billon Tetradrachm, 7.44g. Cologne-3262, BM-2503. Obv: ΔIoKΛHTIANoC CEB Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: Elpis (Spes) advanciing l., holding flower and raising skirt; date ENATOV upwards on l., L in r. field; in exergue, officina letter Δ. aEF...........................................................................................120 MAXIMIANUS; 286-305 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 6 = 290/1 AD, Billon Tetradrachm, 7.20g. Dattari/Savio-pl. 288, 5964; cf. Cologne-3312 and BM2578. Obv: MAΞIMI - ANOC CEB Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: Nike

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VF........................................................................................................................400 WORLD COINS 506. AUSTRIA, FRANCIS I, 1792-1835, 1816, MEDAL, UNC; Austria, Francis I, 1792-1835, 1816 Medal, UNC, Austrian Hungarian Empire. Silver medal by J. Hamisch commemorating Francis I marriage (his 4th) to Caroline Augusta of Bavaria in Vienna. 49mm. Two busts facing each other/ Goddess with cornucopia; Austrian and Bavarian coat of arms resting under a tree. The new Empress was popular with the Austrian people. She took an interest in their welfare, founding several hospitals and residences for the poor. ....................................................600 507. CANADA, 1918, 25 CENTS, UNC; Canada, 1918 25 Cents, UNC, George V, Ottawa mint, KM24. Attractive color. ...............................................................200 508. FRANCE, LOUIS XVIII (1ST RESTORATION), 1814, JETON, UNC; France, Louis XVIII (1st Restoration), 1814 Jeton, UNC, Silk Brokers of Lyon

by N. Tiolier. Silver. Symbols of abundance (Tree, goods and cornucopia). Struck slightly off center. Quite beautiful. Rare. ...........................................................250 509. FRANCE, LOUIS XVI, 1778, JETON, UNC; France, Louis XVI, 1778 Jeton, UNC, College of Pharmacy. The serpent is represented as Hygieia, Greek goddess of hygiene and the Gallic rooster is an unofficial national symbol of France as a nation. Proof-like. ..............................................................................................200 510. FRANCE, PLACE DE L’OPERA, 1863, JETON, UNC; France, Place de l’Opera, 1863 Jeton, UNC, Place de l’Opera. The Society of Deposits and Current Accounts may have had their meetings at the Place de l’Opera because the building is bold and amazing on this silver Jeton! Hairlines on reverse. .........................150 511. FRANCE, CONSULATE, 1801, JETON, UNC; France, Consulate, 1801 Jeton, UNC, Anno IX Consulate (1799-1804) by P.Tiolier. Construction 3 Iron bridges over seine . .............................................................................................200 512. FRANCE, BEARCAMP, 1865, JETON, UNC; France, Bearcamp, 1865 Jeton, UNC, Mercier, Meyer and Co. by A. Dubois. Bearcamp Co.(today called Adventure Tourism. Silver Very nostalgic design and perfect gift for any outdoors enthusiast.. ..........................................................................................................300 513. FRANCE, RUBAIX, 1911, MEDAL, UNC; France, Rubaix, 1911 Medal, UNC, Chamber of commerce medal Roubaix by H. Lefebre. Silver, 35-48mm.

Edge marked argent with cornucopia. Lovely imagery! Allegorical woman with Caduceus seated upon flying eagle above the world/ a scene commemorating when the city in 1469 receives the privilege of textile production and trade (Charte des Drapiers). ...........................................................................................................225 514. FRANCE, TRANSPORTATION TECH ADVANCEMENT, 1843, MEDAL, UNC; France, Transportation tech advancement, 1843 Medal, UNC, A silvered bronze medal celebrating transportation which facilitates trade and promotes civilization. By E. Caque, 51mm Bronze on edge without punch. ....200 515. FRANCE, LOUIS XV, 1722, MEDAL, UNC; France, Louis XV, 1722 Medal, UNC, Arrival of Marie Anne Victoria of Spain in France by J. DuVivier /J. Leblanc.

Bronze, 41mm. Divo-43. ...................................................................................225 516. FRANCE, BICYCLE AWARD, CIRCA 1890S, MEDAL, UNC; France, Bicycle Award, circa 1890s Medal, UNC, Silver Bicycle Award medal by A. Lavee. Blank, not dedicated. Edge mark cornucopia; silver 63g, 51mm. Beautiful toning and patina. ...............................................................................................200 517. FRANCE, MOTHER AND CHILD, CIRCA 1920S, MEDAL, AU; France, Mother and Child, circa 1920s Medal, AU, Birth Announcement by H. Dropsy.

Bronze, oval shaped 46-54mm. Beautiful depiction of parental love. Some rim nicks. ..................................................................................................................150 518. FRANCE, AVIATION, 1930, MEDAL, UNC; France, Aviation, 1930 Medal, UNC, D.Costes & M. Bellonte first successful westbound Paris to New York flight

by L. Desvignes. Engine produced by Hispano-Suiza. Bronze, 50mm. Slight rim dent at the top. The question mark on the reverse near the bottom is for the name of the plane ‘Point d’Interrogation,’ which translates to “Question Mark.” Who would name a plane “Question Mark” and then fly it?. ................................................175 519. FRANCE, JEAN-BAPTISTE CHARCOT, 1936, MEDAL, UNC; France, Jean-Baptiste Charcot, 1936 Medal, UNC, Jean-Baptiste Charcot memorial medal by by Art Nouveau medalists R. Gregoire. Bronze, 55mm, Scarce. Charcot explored Antarctica and Greenland. He died when Pourquoi-Pas ? (ship named “Why Not?) was wrecked in a storm off the coast of Iceland in 1936. Very handsome portrait/ Ship center amongst rocks and ice; marine animals on the sides; ship’s helm below. ..............................................................................................425 520. FRANCE, 50TH ANNIVERSARY MAISON LAROUSSE, 1902, MEDAL, UNC; France, 50th Anniversary Maison Larousse, 1902 Medal, UNC, Bronze medal-plaque by A. Charpentier commemorating Pierre Larousse, 1817-1875.

71x70mm. He was the Founder, Lexicographer, Grammarian, encyclopedist of Larousse publishing co. which still exist today. The medal is fantastic with a very realist portrait of Larousse in his library/The Larousse logo. Pierre Larousse was the Noah Webster of France. The most widely used French-English Dictionary is the Larousse version. .........................................................................................600 521. FRANCE, ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION UNION, CIRCA 1910, MEDAL, UNC; France, Electrical Construction Union, Circa 1910 Medal, UNC, Electrical Construction Syndicate, Bronze (cornucopia), 68mm. By C. Pillet.

Fantastic goddess with lightning bolt in the sky/Electric outpost amongst nature, waterfall. Named to: M. Alphonse Cherault. .....................................................225 522. FRANCE, COIN AND MEDAL WORKERS UNION, 1949, MEDAL, UNC; France, Coin and Medal workers Union, 1949 Medal, UNC, 50th

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Striking portrait with the Paris mint in the background/Hands surrounding a die press. ..................................................................................................................250 FRANCE, VICTORY, 1918, MEDAL, UNC; France, Victory, 1918 Medal, UNC, A very early Art Decco medal by P. Turin commemorating the Armistice and the end of WWI. Bronze 68mm, 158g. High relief, exquisite and rare. ............350 FRANCE, BATTLESHIP RICHELIEU, (1939), MEDAL, AU; France, Battleship Richelieu, (1939) Medal, AU, Launched 1939, commissioned 1940 just before France Fell. By G. Guiraud. Bronze 68mm. Cardinal Richelieu bust left/ Exergue quote from Richelieu “France’s need for a world class combat fleet”. ..... .............................................................................................................................185 FRANCE, MARCELLIN BERTHELOT, CHEMIST, 1901, MEDAL, UNC; France, Marcellin Berthelot, Chemist, 1901 Medal, UNC, On his election as one of the Forty Immortals of the French Academy. Medal by J.C. Chaplain, Bronze 57x71mm. Maier 80. Life-like portrait left/France and Immortality crown Berthelot’s work. ................................................................................................225 FRANCE, UNION OF FRENCH SHOOTING SOCIETY, CIRCA 1900S, MEDAL, UNC; France, Union of French Shooting Society, Circa 1900s Medal, UNC, Similar to the Swiss Shooting Fest medals but French! Unnamed Award or service medal byG. Dupre. Silvered bronze. 38x51mm with original leather wallet. .................................................................................................................225 FRANCE, FRENCH EDUCATION LEAGUE, CIRCA 1890, MEDAL, UNC; France, French Education League, Circa 1890 Medal, UNC, French Education League medal by A, Borrel. Bust of Jean Mace (founder of the League in 1866) center/Education leading many from different backgrounds to justice.

Bronze 64x51mm. ..............................................................................................125 FRANCE, DOMITIAN SESTERTIUS MEDAL, ND (1977), MEDAL, UNC; France, Domitian Sestertius Medal, ND (1977) Medal, UNC, Paris Mint limited edition #363/500 replica of a rare Sestertius of the Roman Empire.

Bronze 214.0 grams, 67mm. Unsigned. A wonderful addition to any ancient coin collection!. .........................................................................................................250 GERMANY, ND, MEDAL, VF; Germany, ND Medal, VF, Medal on the duality of life by Maximilian Dasio. Fawn-like figure dancing and playing the shawm around cup/Herculean figure entangled in thorny web. Cira 1930’s . ................250 GERMANY, ZEPPELIN, ND, MEDAL, UNC; Germany, Zeppelin, ND Medal, UNC, An attractive unsigned silver medal commemorating the Zeppelin above Lake Constance. On July 2, 1900 Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin’s hydrogenfilled airship powered by two engines made its first flight over Lake Constance in Switzerland. The flight lasted approximately one hour. Today, Friedrichshafen, the city on the northern shoreline of Lake Constance (the Bodensee) is home the The Zeppelin Museum. ...............................................................................................85 GREAT BRITAIN, ND, GROAT, EF; Great Britain, ND Groat, EF, Henry VI, First Reign, 1422-1461. 3.86gm, 28mm. S-1914, N. 1503. Leaf Pellet Issue, 14451454. Mintmark, Cross fleury, London mint. Facing bust, leaf on breast/ Long cross, extra pellet in two of the four angles. Very sharp portrait. Minor flan split from strike. .........................................................................................................365 GREAT BRITAIN, ND, GROAT, VF/EF; Great Britain, ND Groat, VF/ EF, Henry VI, First Reign, 1422-1461. 3.72gm, 25mm. S-1836, Annulet issue.

Mintmark incurved pierced cross, 1422-27.Cross fleury, Calais mint. Facing bust, annulets at neck/annulets in two quadrants. Wavy flan. .....................................450 GREAT BRITAIN, ND, GROAT, VF; Great Britain, ND Groat, Edward IV, First Reign, 1461-1470. 3.15gm, 25mm. S-2000,N-1570. Light coinage. Mintmark crown, 1422-27.Cross Fleury, Calais mint. Facing bust, annulets at neck/annulets in two quadrants. Wavy flan. ..............................................................................225 GREAT BRITAIN, TUDOR COINAGE, ND, SHILLING, F/VF; Great Britain, Tudor Coinage, ND Shilling, F/VF, Elizabeth I, 1558-1603. Number mint mark 2 indicates date struck 1602. S-2584. Portrait triple struck, scratch on eye. .. .............................................................................................................................175 GREAT BRITAIN, 1816, 6 PENCE, UNC; Great Britain, 1816 6 Pence, UNC, George III, 1760-1820. Bare head S-3791. 2.82g, 19.mm. Die clash reverse. ..125 GREAT BRITAIN, 1835, 6 PENCE, UNC; Great Britain, 1835 6 Pence, UNC, William IV, 1830-1837. Bare head S-3836. 2.82g, 19.mm. Die clash reverse. .250 GREAT BRITAIN, 1883, 6 PENCE, UNC; Great Britain, 1883 6 Pence, UNC, Victoria, 1837-1901. Young head S-3912. 2.83g, 19mm. ..................................150 GREAT BRITAIN, 1900, 6 PENCE, UNC; Great Britain, 1900 6 Pence, UNC, Victoria, 1837-1901. Matron head. S-3941. 2.84g, 19mm.. ................................80 GREAT BRITAIN, MIDDLESEX, ND, HALFPENNY CONDER TOKEN, UNC; Great Britain, Middlesex, ND Halfpenny Conder Token, UNC, Spence’s mule Halfpenny. Pastoral Scene by James Depicting snail, tree, fisherman, Bridge and river. A SNAIL MAU PUT HIS HORNS OUR T SPENCE/LITTLE TURIN STILE no 8 HOLBORN LONDON Edge: Plain Middlesex, Spence’s/ DH-714B. .............................................................................................................................350 GREAT BRITAIN, MIDDLESEX, ND, FARTHING TOKEN, UNC; Great Britain, Middlesex, ND Farthing Token, UNC, Thomas Spence, Copper Farthing, obv Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, MAN OVER MAN HE MADE NOT LORD around, dense landscape behind figures, both of Eve’s feet are clearly visible, lines in exergue, rev Britannia seated facing to right, ROUSE BRITANNIA: around, edge plain. .....................................................................150 GREAT BRITAIN, LADY GODIVA, 1793, HALFPENNY CONDER TOKEN, AU/UNC; Great Britain, Lady Godiva, 1793 Halfpenny Conder Token, EF, Lady Godiva side saddle on horseback/Elephant with castle tower on back.

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BY F HEATH BATH. ...................................................................................... 65 544. GREAT BRITAIN, SUSSEX, EAST GRINSTEAD, 1795, HALF PENNY, UNC; Great Britain, Sussex, East Grinstead, 1795 Half Penny, UNC, Freemasons’ Arms and supporters, crest a bird upon a sphere, AMOR HONOR ET JUSTITIA on a ribbon below, PRO BONO PUBLICO around, rev cypher I H B, pair of scales above, date 1795 below, EAST GRINSTEAD HALFPENNY around, edge PAYABLE AT I + H BOORMAN . X . (Conder p.152, 13; Pye p.18, 2; Virt p.194; Atkins p.198, 21; D&H Sussex 22. .................................. 85 545. GREAT BRITAIN, LACE MANUFACTORY, 1795, HALFPENNY CONDER TOKEN, AU/UNC; Great Britain, LACE MANUFACTORY, 1795 Halfpenny Conder Token, AU/UNC, Middlesex, Moore’s copper. D&H389. LACE MANUFACTORY . 1795. Girl sitting under a tree making lace / MOORE . NO . 116 GREAT PORTLAND STREET *. Scroll inscribed MUSLINS IRISH CLOTH HOSE &C. .......................................................... 80 546. GREAT BRITAIN, 1858, HALF PENNY, UNC; Great Britain, 1858 Half Penny, UNC, Victoria, 1837-1901. Young head. S-3949. 3.78g, 29mm.. ..... 150 547. ITALY, MAZZONI, DANTE’S DIVINE COMEDY, 1809, MEDAL, UNC; Italy, Mazzoni, Dante’s Divine Comedy, 1809 Medal, UNC, Laudatory medal by Mercandetti. Bronze 50mm. Impressive medal featuring Giacopo (Jacopo) Mazzoni and an interpretation of a Malebranche (demon). Mazzoni is best known for his work on literary criticism, particularly his defenses of Dante’s Divine Comedy. ............................................................................... 450 548. MONTENEGRO, 1912, PERPER, AU/UNC; Montenegro, 1912 Perper, AU/UNC, Montenegro - 5 Perpera 1912 (KM15, Mandic17.1a, Dav.223) - Obv: Head Nicholas I right / Rev: Crowned and mantled arms within sprigs / Edge inscription reads from obverse - mintage 40.002 pcs. ................................... 225 549. SWEDEN, STOCKHOLM OLYMPICS, 1912, MEDAL, UNC; Sweden, Stockholm Olympics, 1912 Medal, UNC, Participants’ medal. E. Lindberg/B. Mackennal. Silver plated white metal, 51mm. Gad-1912.2/ Lovely city view/ Roman gods riding chariot. ........................................................................... 300 550. UNITED STATES, HAWAII, 1883, $1, VF/EF; Hawaii, 1883 Dollar, VF/ EF, Kalakaua I. Popular one-year series designed by Charles E. Barber, Chief Engraver of the United States Bureau of the Mint, and were struck at the San Francisco Mint. KM-7. Old cleaning, pretty toning. ..................................... 600 552. UNITED STATES, COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, 1893, MEDAL, AU/ UNC; United States, Columbian Exposition, 1893 Medal, AU/UNC, Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago 1892/1893. Copper 41.4g, 50.5mm, unsigned (Mayer). Columbus facing/ Woman as Chicago standing: woman as America seated in front of the exhibition building. Root-1456. .................................. 150 ANTIQUITIES NEAR EASTERN 552. BACTRIAN STONE BEAKER, ca. 2500 BC. Tapering cylindrical vessel in black and white stone. A few scattered chips on the rim. H. 4 5/8” W. 3 5/8” (11.7 cm x 9.2 cm)........................................................................................... 650 553. BACTRIAN STEATITE BOWL, ca. 2500 BC. A thick walled cup modeled in gray stone with white veining. Dia. 2 1/2” H. 1 1/4” (6.4 cm x 3 cm)....... 250 554. BACTRIAN STEATITE BOWL, ca. 2500 BC. Small vessel in grey and white stone with miniscule “spout”. Dia. 2 3/4” (7 cm)................................. 250 555. BACTRIAN BLACK STONE CUP, ca. 2500 BC. Wide flaring cup rendered in black and white stone. Nicely finished with one small chip to the edge. W. 2 3/4” H. 1 3/8” (7 cm x 3.5 cm)........................................................................ 300 556. NORTHERN SYRIAN STEATITE LION LIBATION BOWL, ca. 8th Century BC. This example belongs to the class of north Syrian “lion bowls” or spoon-stoppers, no doubt joined by the tube to another vessel or container in order to extract a limited amount of unguents or libations, acting as both stopper and receptacle. The tube connects to a hollow lion protome that grips the rim of the shallow bowl with its paws; teeth emerging as if biting through the basin.

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Mounted. Ex Royal Athena Galleries, 8 September 1992. L. 5 3/8” W. 3 1/2” (13.7 cm x 9 cm)........................................................................................... 5250 EGYPTIAN 557. EGYPTIAN GREEN SCHIST BIRD-FORM COSMETIC PALETTE, Predynastic Period, Naqada II Period, ca. 3500-3300 BC. Dark green palette in the form of a bird, the head missing from the slender neck. Pierced at top for suspension. Ex Thomas Collingwood Collection, Philadelphia, acquired before 1970. L. 8 1/2” H. 4 1/4” (21.6 cm x 10.8 cm). .......................................... 1250 558. EGYPTIAN STONE JAR, 1st-2nd Dynasty, ca. 2965-2750 BC. Slender jar of elegant form with ovoid body, lentoid rim, slightly concave tubular handles, the stone pale grey with black and white specks. Ex Sotheby’s New York, Sale 6383, December 17, 1992, lot 17. H. 5 3/8” (13.7 cm)................................. 7250

559. EGYPTIAN SLATE TWO FINGERS AMULET, New Kingdom, ca. 1570-1070 BC. Amulet in the form of two fingers, with joints and nails delicately indicated. The Elizabeth Nutt Collection, NH. L. 2 3/4” (7 cm).... 900 560. EGYPTIAN WOODEN MALE FIGURE, New Kingdom, ca. 1567-1085 BC. Wonderful style of a large male figure standing with his arms at his side wearing a short tunic. Traces of bitumen can be found on both the front and back of the piece. The face and head has been repaired. Ex Christie’s, London, 23 September 1998, part of group lot 113. H. 8 7/8” (22.6 cm), with base 11 1/2” (29.2 cm)....................................................................................................... 3500 561. EGYPTIAN GREEN SCHIST HEART SCARAB WITH INSCRIPTION, 3rd Intermediate Period. 1069-664 BC. Heart scarab with eight lines of inscription with Spell 30B from the Book of the Dead, weighing of the Heart against the Feather of Maat. Translated: O my heart of my mother!

O my heart of my mother! O my heart of my different forms! Do not stand up as a witness against me, do not be opposed to me in the tribunal, do not be hostile to me in the presence of the Keeper of the Balance, for you are my ka which was in my body, the protector who made my members hale. Go forth to the happy place whereto we speed, do not make my name stink to the Entourage who make men. Do not tell lies about me in the presence of the god. It is indeed well that you should hear! Ex CNG. Ex Carl Devries Collection. 55x38mm............ 4250 562. EGYPTIAN STEATITE PLAQUE, New Kingdom or later, ca. 15501000 BC. One side of the plaque shows the prenomen of Thutmose III, “Menkheperre,” with the tall jar hieroglyph on either side signifying “praise” or “favor.” The other side depicts a goose, which could represent the god Amun, with a winged cobra above and the hieroglyphs for “prosperity” and “goodness” to the right. Except for the king’s name, the other signs were probably chosen for their symbolism or protective power and cannot really be translated. L. 5/8” W. 3/8” (1.6 cm x 1 cm).................................................................................. 500 563. EGYPTIAN TURQUOISE FAIENCE WINGED SCARAB, Late Period, ca. 664-332 BC. Consisting of three separate pieces. The scarab beetle (central) flanked by the detailed wings of a bird. The popular funerary scarab was meant to ensure rebirth of the deceased.

Thermoluminescence testing and report issued July 6, 2020. EX Lemani Gallery in 2018, from the collection of a private NY collector. Each wing approximately 3 1/2” long, scarab 3 3/8” x 2 1/8”. W. 9” (22.9 cm)................................... 2750 564. EGYPTIAN WOODEN MUMMY MASK ON SARCOPHAGUS PANEL, Late Period, ca. 664-332 BC. The polychrome mask with thinly arched eyebrows, long elegant nose, and lips set in a neutral poise. The false beard extends down over the panel which retains much of its polychrome design.

Ex Robinson Estate, Montclair, NJ, early 1960’s. L. 19” W. 18 1/2” (48.3 cm x 47 cm)............................................................................................................ 2500 565. EGYPTIAN POLYCHROME WOODEN MUMMY MASK, Late Period, ca. 664-332 BC. With broad accentuated brows, eyelines sharp and wellpreserved around the white eyes and black painted pupils, full cheeks and subtle lips, wearing a wig with some loss and false beard.

Ex Robinson Estate, Montclair, NJ, early 1960’s. L. 19” (48.3 cm)............. 2250 566. EGYPTIAN WOODEN PTAH-SOKAR-OSIRIS, Late Period, ca. 715330 BC. The figure shown in typical mummiform pose, wearing the tripartite wig and false beard. These larger wooden figures, usually wearing a plumed crown and standing on a wooden base, were common inclusions in Late Period burials. H. 10 3/4” (27 cm)............................................................................ 1250 567. EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE ISIS AND HORUS, Late Period, ca. 715-330 BC. The most popular image of the protective goddess, Isis is depicted seated, one hand supporting the infant Horus while offering her breast to him to suckle with the other. H. 6 1/4” (16 cm)................................................................. 12500 568. EGYPTIAN BRONZE APIS BULL, Late Period, ca. 715-330 BC. A representation of the Egyptian god Apis, the bull stands foursquare on an integral plinth, the sun-disc crown and uraeus situated between its horns. Incised decoration including a cross-hatched blanket draped across the muscular back.

Mounted height 2 5/8”. L. 1 3/4” H. 1 7/8” (4.4 cm x 4.8 cm)..................... 2250 569. HELLENISTIC BRONZE FIGURE OF HARPOCRATES, ca. 2nd Century BC. This is a wonderful example of the Hellenization of the Egyptian gods after the conquest of Alexander. Harpocrates, son of Osiris and Isis, is clearly modeled in Classical form to every degree except the crown ornament and the gesture of touching the finger to the lips- an identifying characteristic of Harpocrates. The piece is beautifully modeled and balanced, its torso tilting gently to the left and a cape tied at the shoulder closely following the contours of his body. The face is very cleanly modeled with hair tied in the back. Purchased in Paris in the early 1950’s. H. 3 3/8” (8.6 cm)............................................. 1800 TERRACOTTA 570. SUMERIAN TERRACOTTA EARLY WAR CART, ca. 2000 BC. Wheel pin modern. Ex Colosseum Coin Exchange 1980’s. L. 2 7/8” W. 2 1/4” H. 2 5/8” (7.3 cm x 5.7 cm x 6.7 cm)............................................................................. 950 571. MAGNA GRAECIA TERRACOTTA BUST OF A GODDESS, ca. late 6th-5th Century BC. She wears a wreath on her head and disk earrings, an archaic smile on her face. Her long hair hangs behind her shoulders. Ex HJB 117th Buy or Bid Sale, lot 642, November 2000. H. 6 1/2” W. 5 1/2” (16.5 cm x 14 cm)............................................................................................................ 2500 572. GREEK CANOSAN TERRACOTTA DOLPHIN, ca. 3rd Century BC. Naturalistically modeled with traces of blue and white pigment. For parallel see

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Christie’s 6 Dec 2000, lot 496. Mounted on lucite stand. No restoration. L. 6” (15.3 cm)....................................................................................................... 4500 ROMAN TERRACOTTA FRAGMENT, ca. 4th-5th Century AD. L. 3 3/4 H. 2 1/2” (9.5 cm x 6.4 cm)............................................................................. 275 CERAMICS NEAR EASTERN INDUS VALLEY POTTERY DISH, ca. 1800 BC. Footed bowl with line design and reserved band in dark brown pigment. Dia. 4 1/4” H. 1 7/8” (10.8 cm x 4.8 cm)................................................................... 350 NEAR EASTERN INDUS VALLEY POTTERY CUP, ca. 1800 BC. Black pottery cup with geometric detail in white. Encrustation throughout. Dia. 3 1/2” H. 3” (8.9 cm x 7.6 cm)................................................................................... 375 NEAR EASTERN INDUS VALLEY POTTERY VESSEL, ca. 1800 BC. A wonderful example with short cylindrical body, inward turned flat shoulder and flat base. Leaves of the Peepal (also, Pipal) tree decorate the body. The revered tree is considered one of the most sacred in Hindu culture. Dia. 5 3/4” H. 2 7/8” (14.6 cm x 7.3 cm)......................................................................... 1250 NEAR EASTERN INDUS VALLEY POLYCHROME POTTERY BOWL, ca. 1800 BC. The bell shaped vessel painted in various shades of brown and red. Dia. 5” H. 5 1/8” (12.7 cm x 13 cm)...................................... 950 NEAR EASTERN INDUS VALLEY POTTERY BOWL, ca. 1800 BC. Deep walled with multiple ibex on inside. Dia. 6 5/8” H. 3 3/8” (16.8 cm x 8.6 cm). ................................................................................................................ 650 BRONZE AGE JORDANIAN POTTERY JAR, ca. Middle Bronze IILate Bronze Age I, 1700-1400 BC. With globular body and flaring mouth, the flaring foot attached to the lower body with three loops, the body decorated with wide and narrow red encircling bands. No restoration. Similar to jars found in Jericho. Ex Christie’s, New York, June, 14th 1993, Lot #155. H. 7 1/4” (18.4 cm)................................................................................................................. 1650 VILLANOVAN GREY POTTERY BOWL, ca. 9th-8th Century BC. A shallow bowl on high conical foot, the inverted rim incised with rope pattern, the single handle terminating in the head of a ram with long curling horns. No restoration. Ex Christie’s London, 8 July 1992, lot 139. H. 7” (17.8 cm). ..1950 ETRUSCAN BUCCHERO KANTHAROS, ca. 6th Century BC. An unusually large vessel high vertical handles and a stemmed foot. Composed of black volcanic clay, it has been rejoined from large fragments, and the foot has been expertly restored. Ancient authors most commonly associate kantharoi with Dionysus, and vase paintings depict their use in cult rituals. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. BBS 135, 10 December 2003, lot 628. H. 13” W. 15 1/2” (33 cm x 39.4 cm)......................................................................................................... 4250 ETRUSCAN BUCCHERO OINOCHOE, ca. 6th Century BC. A trefoil mouthed pouring vessel with thick walls and gracefully curving handle.

Attractive burnished black-ware. H. 7” (17.8 cm).......................................... 975 CORINTHIAN OINOCHOE (WITH CAP), ca. 6th Century BC. A squat trefoil mouthed oinochoe with well-fitting trefoil shaped lid. The wide handle extends from the shoulder of the vase to the edge of the mouth. Ex Antichita Archaelogia, Rome, 2005. H. 4 7/8” (12.4 cm) W. 4 1/2” (11.4 cm)........... 1950 CORINTHIAN AMPHORISKOS, ca. 575 BC. The shoulder frieze with duck, ram, rosettes and dots in the field. Horizontal bands border the central frieze at top and bottom, the scene depicting two panthers and a grazing ibex with dots and rosettes. H. 6 5/8” W.4 1/2” (16.8 cm x 11.4 cm)................. 2500 DAUNIAN STRAINER VASE, ca. 550 BC. Distinctive shape with one high strap handle at the side, standing figure, and everted lip with strainer. Buff colored vessel with red and brown design. Ex Sotheby’s NY, 8 June 1984, lot 202. H. 4 5/8” (11.7 cm)................................................................................ 1650 APULIAN RED FIGURE PLATE WITH SATYR, ca. 330-320 BC. Attributed to the Linz painter, the satyr left facing with curly hair tied back. The scene framed by single red line with applied white floral-leaf pattern around. Ex Royal- Athena Galleries, New York, 1994. D. 6 3/4” (17.1 cm)................... 3250 GNATHIAN EPICHYSIS, ca. late 4th Century BC. With decorative bands including wreaths and grape vines bisected, mold-made masks where the handle joins the rim. Ex Christie’s New York, June 5, 1998, lot 259, sale 8900. H. 7 1/8” (18 cm).......................................................................................................... 1650 BRONZES CANAANITE BRONZE STANDING DEITY, ca. 1000 BC. Small model of a Canaanite deity wearing a tunic and a conical hat with plumes to either side.

Likely El or Baal. Dark olive patina. H. 3 1/2” (8.9 cm) with tang, 2 3/4” (7 cm) without. 3 3/4” ( 9.5 cm) high with base....................................................... 1500 CANAANITE BRONZE PEG FIGURE OF A DEITY, ca. 2000-1500 BC. The large head is modeled with stylized face with prominent ears and facial features. The flattened body tapering below the waist in a peg-like fashion.

Possibly the god Baal. H. 2 3/4” (7 cm).......................................................... 600 BACTRIAN BRONZE KOHL POT, ca. 1000 BC. A bronze cosmetic container used by both men and women to contain precious oils and ointments, often associated with elite burials. H. 2 1/2” (6.4 cm).................................... 450 NEAR EASTERN INDO-IRANIAN BRONZE BEER BEAKER, ca.

1000-800 BC. Bronze beaker with flaring rim. H. 7 1/8” W. 4 3/4” (18 cm x 12 cm)................................................................................................................. 1000 VILLANOVAN BRONZE FUNNEL STRAINER, ca. 900-700 BC. A tool frequently depicted in banquet scenes, the tool ladled and strained wine from large mixing vessels into manageable pitchers from which it could be served. L.

10 3/8” W. 3 3/4” (26.4 cm x 9.5 cm)........................................................... 1000 593. CYPRIOT BRONZE CHISEL, ca. 1000 BC. Large tool of flattened form with wide blunt end and narrow handle end. Thick, rough green patination. L. 13 7/8” (35.3 cm)............................................................................................ 300 594. ACHAEMENID BRONZE PHIALE, ca. 6th-4th Century BC. Incised rosette design, small repair. Dia. 6 1/4” H. 1 3/8” (18.9 cm x 3.5 cm)........... 475 595. GREEK BRONZE KOUROS, Archaic Period, ca. mid 6th Century BC. With characteristic up-turned smile, his long plaited hair bound in a band and falling in a thick mass in black, with two plaits falling onto each shoulder, with well defined musculature, especially the pectorals and the arch of the abdomen, a slight depression at the navel the arms held straight at his sides, his left leg slightly advanced. Ex Christie’s New York, 7th December 2000, Lot 418.

Mounted. H. 3 1/2” (8.9 cm)......................................................................... 9500 596. GREEK BRONZE PATERA HANDLE, ca. 5th-4th Century BC. In the form of a Kouros, his upraised arms and head joined to a band engraved with volutes that once attached to the bowl, the figure modeled in round, the legs flexed together, the pointed toes once attached to a now missing finial, his hair bound in a fillet and falling in back in a striated mass. Ex Christie’s New York, 5th June 1998, Lot #137. Published Kunst Jahrbach, 1996, Band 3. p. 784. H. 6 5/8” (16.8 cm)............................................................................................... 8750 597. GREEK BRONZE FIGURE OF ARTEMIS, Late Archaic-Early Classical, ca. 480 BC. The goddess standing on a square plinth in long flowing robes, one hand held out before her. Red and green patina. H. 4 1/4” W. 1 5/8” (10.8 cm x 4.1 cm)........................................................................................................... 8500 598. ROMAN BRONZE SEATED YOUTH, ca. 1st-2nd Century AD. Seated youth depicted on a rock or a stool with his head in his left hand, elbow resting on his raised left knee. The weary child wears a pointed cap and once held a lantern in his right hand. Roman copy after a Hellenistic original.

With STS Enterprises, San Rafael, California, 1999; California collection acquired from the above 1999; San Francisco Antiques Show Catalogue no. 14, 2000; Ex Christie’s New York, 11 December 2014, lot 137.

See W. Zschietschmann, “Hellas and Rome, The Classical World in Pictures,” pages 270-271. H. 3 3/4” (9.5 cm) , 4” (10.2 cm) with base....................... 18500 599. ROMAN BRONZE VENUS WITH SILVER INLAID EYES, ca. 1st Century AD. The goddess standing nude with her weight on her left leg, her right arm outstretched, left now missing, wearing a diadem, her hair tied in a chignon at the nape of her neck. H. 9 7/8” (25.1 cm)................................... 8750 600. ROMAN BRONZE STATUETTE OF VENUS, ca. 200 AD. A Roman copy of a Hellenistic Greek Aphrodite, one of the most famous statues in the ancient world. She stands with her left arm raised, nude to the waist. Excellent detail with a wonderful green patina. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. 55th Buy or Bid Sale, October 1988, lot 492. H. 3 5/16” (8.4 cm).................................................. 3500 601. ROMAN BRONZE TOGATUS, ca. 1st-3rd Century AD. Small robed figure with thick light green patina.

Mounted height 4 1/4”. H. 3 5/8” W. 7/8” (9.2 cm x 2.2 cm)....................... 2000 602. LATE HELLENISTIC TO EARLY ROMAN BRONZE “ROOSTERMAN”, Alexandrian, ca. 1st Century AD. The very expressive face of an old man with a thin, sharp face, hair in a knot at back (characteristic of Alexandrian art), wattles hanging below his chin, and a flap hanging between his eyes. He has the body and wings and tail of a rooster. Central hole for a post. Mounted.

There is a close parallel with a bronze rooster-man figure from Begram, Afghanistan, dated ca. 1st Century AD. see cataalogue National Museum of Afghanistan, p. 207 no.226 (Begram 104.1.102).. L. 2 1/8” H. 1 3/8 (5.4 cm x 3.5 cm)........................................................................................................... 3500 603. ROMAN BRONZE COMEDIC ACTOR, ca. 1st Century AD. Seated on an incised integral stand, wearing a long sleeve tunic and laced boots. The facial features of the mask deep and exaggerated, the mouth of the mask gaping. H. 1 7/8” (4.8 cm)................................................................................................. 1200 604. ROMAN BRONZE HEKATE TRIFORMIS, ca.1st-3rd Century AD. The small bronze statuette with deep coppery-brown patina. Hekate was associated with witchcraft, magic, doorways/ entryways, and creatures of the night. She was the goddess of the moon and of nocturnal sorcery. Hekate presided over pathways and crossroads, especially at night, and her image was commonly placed at city gates and sacred sites. Placing her image in the doorway of a private home was also believed to protect and ward off evil spirits. H. 3 5/8” W. 7/8” (9.2 cm x 2.2 cm)................................................................................... 1250 605. ROMAN BRONZE HANDLE, ca. 1st-3rd Century AD. The handle ends decorated with incised papyrus leaf design. L. 5 1/2” (14 cm)....................... 300 606. ROMAN BRONZE FIGURE OF VENUS, ca. 2nd-3rd Century AD. Small nude representation of the goddess Venus, one hand raised and the other resting on her hip.

Mounted height 4”. L. 2 1/2” (6.4 cm)........................................................... 325 607. ROMAN BRONZE SEATED ACTOR, ca. 1st Century AD. Small bronze figure of a seated comical actor, his legs crossed at the ankle. Leaf green patina.

H. 2” (5 cm) with tang..................................................................................... 525 608. ROMAN BRONZE TYCHE, ca. 1st-3rd Century AD. The goddess of chance and fortune stands elegantly draped in a chiton with a himation, her right arm lowered, her left postured as if she once held another implement. She wears a crescentic stephane with incised detail.

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Jossey-Bass estate November 1996. H. 4 7/8” W. 2 1/4” (12.4 cm x 5.7 cm)...... ...................................................................................................................... 4250 ROMAN BRONZE APPLIQUE HEAD OF HERCULES, ca. 2nd Century AD. Nicely modeled with an even green patina with earthen encrustations, muscular face and a full head of hair typical of the great hero. L. 1 7/8” W. 1 3/8” (4.8 cm x 3.5 cm)................................................................................... 1250 ROMAN BRONZE APPLIQUE OF A GARLANDED BUCRANIA, ca.

2nd-3rd Century AD. Depicted frontally, rosette at the top of the draped bull’s skull. L. 1 7/8” W. 1 7/8” (4.8 cm x 4.8 cm)................................................... 300 ROMAN BRONZE HORSE, ca. 2nd Century AD. Small prancing horse on an integral plinth. H. 1 1/2” L. 1 1/4” (3.8 cm x 3.2 cm).............................. 475 ROMAN BRONZE FINGER, ca. 2nd Century AD. Mounted height 3” Light green patina, some pitting. L. 1” (2.5 cm)....................................................... 300 ROMAN BRONZE FINGER, ca. 2nd Century AD. Light green patina. L. 2 1/8” W. 7/8” (5.4 cm x 2.2 cm)....................................................................... 350 ROMAN BRONZE FURNITURE APPLIQUES WITH PEGASUS, ca.

2nd Century AD. Each side with repousse image of Pegasus. Approximately 2 3/4”x 2 3/4” (7 cm x 7 cm) and 2 1/2”x 2 1/2” (6.4 cm x 6.4 cm).................. 400 SPANISH BRONZE SAINT STATUETTE, ca. 16th-17th Century AD. Likely used as a personal amulet. H. 2” (5 cm).............................................. 325 RUSSIAN BRONZE AND ENAMEL CRUCIFIX, ca. late 19th-early 20th Century AD. This is a beautiful example of a classic Orthodox Old Believers cross in the largest size. Rendered in five different colors of enamel; black, white, blue, yellow, and light blue. Depicting the crucifixion scene of Christ on Golgotha Hill with angels overhead and Christ risen at the top of the cross. L. 15” W. 7 3/4” (38 cm x 19.7 cm).................................................................... 800 BYZANTINE BYZANTINE BRONZE RELIQUARY CROSS, ca. 9th-12th Century BC. Composed of two hinged pieces with upper suspension loop, intact. The Virgin and Child on one side and Christ Pantocrator on the other. L. 3 1/4” W. 1 1/4” (8.3 cm x 3.2 cm)............................................................................................ 650 BYZANTINE BRONZE GASBAL NECKLACE, ca. 12th Century AD. A substantial bronze medallion suspended from a bronze chain adorned with two delicate crosses. A third cross hangs from the bottom of the central pendant. The two-sided pendant bears the image of the heavily draped, haloed Virgin in relief on one side and a haloed, martial saint on the other. W. 2 3/8” (6 cm) H. 2 3/8” (6 cm) From top of chain to bottom of lower cross, 24 1/4”........................ 2500 JEWELRY VISIGOTHIC OPENWORK BRONZE APPLIQUE, ca. 6th-7th Century AD. Delicately modeled openwork bird standing on a plinth. Earthen patina. L. 1 5/8” H. 1 3/8” (4 cm x 3.5 cm)..................................................................... 350 ETRUSCAN GOLD PIN HEAD, ca. 5th Century BC. The globe mostly ribbed with the top reserved to showcase a swastika symbol in signature Etruscan granulation. W. 1” (2.5 cm).............................................................. 500 EUROPEAN GERMANIC FRANK PAIR OF MEROVINGIAN SILVER GILT FIBULAE, 6th Century AD. Silver with gold gilt and red garnet embellishments. Both pieces resemble frogs about to jump. Fibulae in early times were used by the military for campaigns but later in this period became the rave of the upper classes. These are perfect examples of the fashion of the time. L. 4 1/4” W. 2 1/2” (10.8 cm x 6.4 cm)...................................... 1450 GLASS ISLAMIC GLASS BOTTLE WITH TRAILINGS, ca. 8th-9th Century AD. With intricate openwork design. Rendered in light green glass with darker green looped coils and handles. Iridescent highlights. Unusual type. H. 3 3/4” (9.5 cm)......................................................................................................... 1250 SCULPTURE ROMAN MARBLE TORSO, ca. 2nd Century AD. The figure standing with his weight on the right leg and resting his left arm atop a support. H. 4” (10 cm)................................................................................................................. 1000 ETRUSCAN PORTRAIT HEAD OF A MAN, ca. late 2nd Century BC. Carved in nenfro, a volcanic rock. Private Collection, Switzerland, acquired prior to 1992. ......................................................................... Schuler Auktionen, Switzerland, 26 March 2020, Lot 1204. Approximate H. 13” W. 10 1/2” (33 cm x 26.7 cm) Height with base 16” (40.7 cm).................................................. 8500 WEAPONS NEOLITHIC DANISH AXE, ca. 3500 BC. This is a beautiful example of an ancient axe from Neolithic Europe, almost 5000 years ago. This Danish axe comes from the Funnelbeaker culture of Scandinavia and Northern Germany.

The axe is done in a beige flint in classic form. It is intact except for one chip to the end. L. 7 1/2” W. 2 3/4” (19 cm x 7 cm)................................................... 750 LURISTAN BRONZE MACE HEAD, ca. 1st Millennium BC. A simplistic design with ball shaped head featuring stylized ‘eyes’, and short cylindrical socket shaft. L. 2 1/2” W. 1 7/8” (6.4 cm x 4.8 cm)........................................ 600 AMERICAN PAIR OF WORLD WAR I SWORDS, ca. early 20th Century AD. Genuine American World War I cavalry swords. These are beautiful examples of the last swords in history produced for combat. These swords were carried by mounted American cavalry men during WWI, thereafter all military swords were rendered obsolete for combat and became a part of ornamental dress. These present examples are designed for actual combat with a long steel blade and wide guard.

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Blade is 35” (89 cm). L. 42” (106.7 cm)....................................................... 1250 ASIAN ART ASIAN CENTRAL ASIAN SILVER CUP, ca. 7th-8th Centuries AD. Thick, hammered silver, on ring base, decorative groove on inside below rim, four punches on the underside. Acquired in Peshawar (Gandhara). Intact (though slightly misshapen), normal serving size, and undecorated, indicating use in daily life, rather than made for votive or ceremonial purposes. A row of small circular punch marks appear on the base, probably indicating a weight in some local standard. The punches are about 2mm in diameter.

Cups of this shape were well known in Central Asia during the 7th and 8th centuries AD. W. 4” H. 1 3/4” (10.2 cm x 4.4 cm).......................................... 325 ASIAN CENTRAL ASIAN SILVER CUP, ca. 7th-8th Centuries AD. Three punches on the underside, thin hammered silver, shallow base formed from sheet silver. Acquired in Peshawar (Gandhara). Intact (though slightly misshapen), normal serving size, and undecorated, indicating use in daily life, rather than made for votive or ceremonial purposes. A row of small circular punch marks appear on the base, probably indicating a weight in some local standard. The punches are about 2mm in diameter.

Cups of this shape were well known in Central Asia during the 7th and 8th centuries AD. W. 5 1/8” H. 1 1/2” (13 cm x 3.8 cm)...................................... 300 ASIAN CENTRAL ASIAN SILVER CUP WITH FINGER HANDLE AND THUMBPLATE, ca. 7th-8th Centuries AD. Thick, hammered silver, on ring base, with finger handle and thumb plate. Decorative groove on inside below rim. Five punches on the base.

Acquired in Peshawar (Gandhara). Intact (though slightly misshapen), normal serving size, and undecorated, indicating use in daily life, rather than made for votive or ceremonial purposes. A row of small circular punch marks appear on the base, probably indicating a weight in some local standard. The punches are about 2mm in diameter. Cups of this shape were well known in Central Asia during the 7th and 8th centuries AD, and the ring handle is documented in Sogdian silver attributed to the 8th century AD. see Amy Heller “Tibetan Inscriptions on Ancient Silver and Gold Vessels and Artefacts” in Journal of the International Association for Bon Research, vol. 1 (2013): 271-285. Heller shows a gold bowl nearly identical in shape (but with beaded base rim) has five circles, weighs 168 grams, for an average of 33.6 grams per unit. A hammered gold belt segment had a row of five circles adjacent to a tight circle of ten punched circles (no weight given). W. 5 3/8” H. 1 5/8” (13.7 cm x 4 cm)..... 385 THAI SUKHOTHAI GLAZED CERAMIC VESSEL, ca. 14th-15th Century AD. The wide bodied vessel narrows into a small point with lug handles. A subtle floral design adorns the top. Light greenish-grey glaze. Dia. 2 7/8” H. 2 1/2” (7.3 cm x 6.4 cm)..................................................................... 350 CHINESE GLAZED CERAMIC FOO DOG ROOF TILES, ca. 18th19th Century AD. This beautiful pair of roof tiles depicts two foo dogs rendered in the Ming style typical of the architecture of the forbidden city. While the style dates from the Ming Dynasty, such pieces were made well into the 19th century.

The foo dogs are seated on the tile and rendered in green, white, and yellow glaze. L. 7 3/4” W. 4” H. 10 1/2” (19.7 cm x 10.2 cm x 26.7 cm)................ 1750 INDIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF KRISHNA, ca. 18th-19th Century AD. A nice small example of Indian sculpture done in the style of Orissa or Bengal, depicting Krishna Venugopal as the youthful seducer of the maiden herders.

Krishna is depicted in classical form with one leg crossed over and hands open to hold a flute. H. 6” (15.2 cm)........................................................................ 200 CHINESE GILT QING SILK EMBROIDERED SCHOLAR’S RANK BADGE, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century. The Rank Badge or Mandarin Square (buzi) is a beautifully embroidered emblem indicating status and position in the imperial Chinese court. Mandarin squares with birds on them belong to the class of scholars and civil servants. After having passed a rigorous system of examination in the Confucian classics, civil servants and scholars wore these bird emblems on the chest and backs of their surcoats. Mandarin squares began in the Yuan Dynasty and gained prominence in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

The present example is in superb condition with excellent color and is the rarer of the two badges from the back of the surcoat (thus it is not split in the center).

It denotes the peacock, a scholar or civil servant of the 3rd rank. Its lavish feathers rendered in blue, red and white silks are delicately embroidered against the dark blue silk background with bats and flowers set in the side registers. It is in excellent condition, especially for a back badge. Old crush marks in the silk.

L. 13 1/2” x W. 13 1/2” (34.3 cm x 34.3 cm).................................................. 950

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