HJB's 207th Buy or Bid Sale

Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. “The Art & Science of Numismatics”

207th BUY OR BID SALE

The Closing Date is June 13, 2019

Great American Coin Hunt “Bring The Hunt Back To The Hobby” “Featured on the Today Show” What is being called the largest grassroots campaign to build the future of the numismatic hobby, hundreds of coin dealers and collectors join forces with the goal to release hundreds of thousands of collectible coins and currency into circulation which began during National Coin Week in April 2019. Join us in making numismatic history.

For more information, go to www.GreatAmericanCoinHunt.com or search social media for #GreatAmericanCoinHunt HJB has been releasing thousands of coins into circulation in the Chicago area and will continue to do so. If you wish to take part please contact our offices.

Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. “The Art & Science of Numismatics”

Tel: (312) 609-0018

31 N. Clark Street • Chicago, Illinois 60602

207th BUY OR BID SALE

www.hjbltd.com Facebook/Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. Twitter/Team_HJB Istagram/HJB_Coins

Fax: (312) 609-1309 Email: info@hjbltd.com

The Closing Date is June 13, 2019 ALL COINS AND ANTIQUITIES GUARANTEED GENUINE

NO BUYERS FEES! HJBLTD.COM VISA

DISCOVER

MASTERCARD

AMERICAN EXPRESS

BITCOIN

Experts Harlan J. Berk, Ancients • Aaron Berk, Ancients & Antiquities • Sammy Berk, Antique Maps Curtis Clay, Roman • Phil Davis, Ancients • Justin Benton, Ancients • Jennifer Saban, Antiquities • Laura Wakeland, World Pablo Saban, IT Manager • Photos & Videos by Andrew Steiner & Carin Perez • Layout by Aaron Berk Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. has presented an innovation in antiquities and numismatics for some time now. The system is simple. When you want an antiquity or coin in the sale, just bid the estimated price by phone, fax, web site, email or post. We will send you the antiquity or coin immediately with no buyer’s fees and no waiting for the closing of the sale. Any and all antiquities or coins not sold before the closing date will be sent to the highest bidder after June 13, 2019. All items carry a guarantee of authenticity.

EXAMPLE—You bid estimate on an item valued at $100.00 and if your bid is the 1st to reach us, you will receive the item immediately at $100. If on the other hand, you bid $75.00 on the same item and are still the high bidder at the end of the sale, the item will be mailed to you after the closing.

If you are ever in the area, stop in to see us! Of course, it’s best to call first. Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. reserves the right to refuse any bids.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

GOLD KINGDOM OF LYDIA, TIME OF ALYATTES - CROESUS EL 1/12 STATER; c. 620/10-550/39 BC, EL 1/12 Stater, 1.20g. Weidauer-Group XVI, 90; SNG Kayhan-1015; BM-17. Obv: Lion’s head r. with globule on forehead. Rx: Incuse punch.

Nicely centered. Extremely sharp. aEF....................................................................... 1000 MYSIA, CYZICUS; c. 550-500 BC, EL Stater, 16.10g. von Fritze-75 and pl. II, 30; SNG Paris-205; Boston-1448. Obv: Draped and winged female bust l., wearing headdress, holding tunny-fish by tail, and raising flower to chin. Rx: Quadripartite incuse square. A few flan splits from striking. Excellent centering. Very desirable type for Cyzicus staters. VF................................................................................................ 4000 LESBOS, MYTILENE; c. 521-478 BC, EL Hecte, 2.58g. Bodenstedt Em. 7, BM-24, SNG Cop-302. Obv: Head of roaring lion r. Rx: Head of cock l., incuse. Ex Journal of Numismatic Fine Arts, Vol. 4, 1975, p. 28. aEF / Near Mint State............................. 600 ACHEMENID EMPIRE; c. 485-420 BC, Daric, 8.31g. Carradice Type IIIb, Group A/B. Obv: Kneeling running king with bow and spear. Rx: Incuse punch. Head of king softly struck. Near Mint State...................................................................................... 2400 Gold Stater ZEUGITANIA, CARTHAGE; c. 350-320 BC, Stater, 9.31g. Jenkins-Group IIIf, 37.

Obv: Head of Tanit l., wreathed with wheat, wearing necklace of pendants and tripledrop earring. Rx: Horse standing r. on exergual line; group of three small pellets before.

The gold staters of Carthage are far more artistic and struck in higher relief than the electrum staters. This is no exception. Choice EF....................................................... 8000 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; 324/3 BC, Stater, 8.38g.

Price-3257 (same obv. die?). Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r., griffin on helmet. Rx: [AΛEΞANΔPOY] downwards on r., Nike standing l. holding wreath and ship’s mast; date in lower field is off flan. Purchased from Jonathon Kern. Ex jewelry and polished.

VG................................................................................................................................. 625 Brutus War Issue SCYTHIA, KOSON; c. 50-40 BC, Stater, 8.56g. BM-3, RPC-1701B. Obv: Consul stepping l. preceded and followed by lictors holding fasces; inspired by the famous denarius struck by Brutus as a moneyer. Rx: Eagle standing l., holding wreath. Ex NFA II, 25-26 March, 1976, lot 89. There are some thoughts that Koson never existed, and most probably these were struck by Brutus in 42 BC to pay troops. AU with Luster.1300 60 Asses ANONYMOUS; From 211 BC, 60 Asses, 3.36g. Cr-44/2, Syd-226. Obv: Helmeted head of Mars r., mark of value 60 behind. Rx: Eagle with raised wings standing r. on thunderbolt, ROMA below. Ex Rashleigh Collection, Glendining’s, 14-16 January 1953.

Extremely sharp. Mint State........................................................................................ 8500 Julius Caesar Aureus JULIUS CAESAR; Aureus, 8.05g. Crawford-481/1; Syd-1021; Sear, Imperators-117.

Obv: Diademed bust of Venus r. Rx: COS QVINC in laurel wreath. This coin was issued to celebrate Caesar’s fifth consulship on January 1, 44 BC, an event which occasioned a special issue of gold aurei presumably intended for distribution to notables at the time of the consular ceremonies. This aureus is much scarcer than the A. Hirtius issue that normally appears. Fully struck on a broad flan, possibly with worn dies. aEF... ................................................................................................................................. 11500 AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Lugdunum, 8 BC, Aureus, 7.90g. BM-498, Paris-1457, C-39 (50 Fr.), RIC-198, Calicó-174. Obv: AVGVSTVS - DIVI F Head laureate r. Rx: C CAES above, AVGVS F in exergue, Gaius Caesar on horse galloping r., he wears bulla around neck, holds sword and shield, behind him are a legionary eagle and two standards. In 8 BC Augustus introduced his twelve-year-old grandson and adopted son Gaius Caesar to the Roman army in Gaul. The bulla around Gaius’ neck signifies that he was still a child and had not yet assumed the toga of manhood (J. Pollini, Gaius Caesar on horseback, Mus. Notes 30, 1985). VF.................................................................. 3250 Tribute Penny in Gold TIBERIUS; 14-37 AD, Lugdunum, Aureus, 7.79g. BM-46, C-15 (40 Fr.), Paris-26, RIC-29 (R ), Calicó-305. Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI - AVG F AVGVSTVS Head laureate r. Rx: PONTIF - MAXIM Livia seated r. holding scepter and branch, throne legs ornamented, footstool below feet, single line beneath throne. Tribute Penny type in gold. Rather nice quality for a Tiberius aureus. Excellent centering with luster. gEF.6500

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

NERO; 54-68 AD, Rome, 66-7 AD, Aureus, 7.29g. BM-94, Paris-236, RIC-66 (R2), Calicó-445, C-317 (40 Fr.). Obv: IMP NERO CAESAR - AVGVSTVS Head laureate r.

Rx: SALVS in exergue, Salus, draped, seated l. on throne, r. holding patera, l. resting at her side. Ex Harmer-Rooke, 19 January 1978, lot 3. Stated to be ex Boscoreale Hoard, Pompeii, 1895. Hair weakly struck, but otherwise extremely sharp portrait with a notable amount of luster. EF........................................................................................ 4750 GALBA; 68-69 AD, Lugdunum, Aureus, 7.15g. BM-241, pl. 55.6 (same dies); RIC-127, pl. 25 (BM coin); Calicó-476 (BM coin); C-71 (Mionnet, unpriced). Obv: IMP GALBA CAESAR - AVG P P Head laureate r., globe under neck (off flan). Rx: FORTVNA - AVG Fortuna standing l. holding rudder and cornucopia. Ex Kastner 6, 26-27 November 1974, lot 267. Very rare, possibly only the second recorded specimen of this aureus, the other being in BM, acquired from Rollin & Feuardent’s 1896 sale of the Montagu Collection, lot 169. Only our specimen occurs in Berk photofile, compiled from catalogues and lists of c. 1970-1990; none in CoinArchives Pro. Sharply struck with decent relief. Nearly lustrous on obverse. Probably struck with a worn die on reverse. aEF / Fine..................................................................................................... 12000 TITUS AS CAESAR; 70-79 AD, Rome, 77-8 AD, Aureus, 7.14g. RIC-954 (C), BM-223, Paris-197, C-64 (50 Fr.), RIC-194, Calicó-738a. Obv: T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS Head laureate r. Rx: COS VI in exergue, Roma seated r. on oval shields, l. foot drawn back and set on helmet, r. hand in lap, l. holding transverse spear; before her, Wolf and Twins; eagles flying behind and in front of her. The reverse is copied from the anonymous Republican denarius of c. 115 BC, Crawford 287/1, pl. XL. Fine.............................................................................................................................. 4500 Disciplina Aureus HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Rome, c. 131-8 AD, Aureus, 7.33g. BM-602, pl. 59.2 (same dies); Calico-1251 (same dies); C-540 (100 Fr.); RIC-232. Obv: HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P Head bare r. Rx: DISCIPLINA / AVG in two lines in exergue, Hadrian stepping r. holding roll, followed by three soldiers holding standards. Ex. R.J. Meyers Sale, April 1975, lot 286. Extremely interesting reverse. Scarce and highly desirable.

VF / aVF...................................................................................................................... 3850 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Rome, c. 131-8 AD, Aureus, 7.09g. BM-658, Calico-1276, C-863 (60 Fr.), RIC-251. Obv: HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P Bare-headed bust r., fold of cloak on front shoulder and wrapped around neck at back. Rx: IOVI - VICTORI Jupiter seated l. holding Victory and scepter. From the same reverse die as Calicó-1277 (obverse Bust draped) and Calicó-1276a (obverse unusual youthful portrait with curly hair). Excellent portrait. VF......................................................................................... 3000 DIOCLETIAN; 284-305 AD, Rome, 286 AD, Aureus, 4.95g. Depeyrot-2D/1, p. 78 (15 spec.); RIC-134; C-216 (80 Fr.). Obv: IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: IOVI CO - NSER - VAT AVGG Jupiter standing l. holding thunderbolt and scepter. Provenence from collector’s ticket: “Ex Ariaemo / Univ. of Rochester NY, 1980, lot 454”. EF.............................................. 7500 Ex Bank Leu, 1972 CONSTANTINE I; 307-337 AD, Antioch, c. 335-6 AD, Solidus, 4.45g. RIC-96 (16 spec.); Depeyrot-46, p. 147 (38 spec.); C-604 (100 Fr.). Obv: CONSTANTI - NVS MAX AVG Bust draped, cuirassed r., seen from front, wearing diadem of rosettes alternating with laurel leaves. Rx: VICTORIAE CO - NSTANTINI AVG Victory advancing l. holding trophy and palm, VOT / XXX in field behind her, SMAN in exergue. Ex Leu 2, 25 April 1972, lot 499. Bank Leu was famous for the rarity and high quality of the ancient coins contained in its annual auction catalogs. Some minor contact marks on cheek and neck. Exquisite portrait. EF........................................................ 4500 VALENTINIAN III; 425-455 AD, Ravenna, Solidus, 4.43g. RIC-2018 (C2), DO-841.

Obv: D N PLA VALENTI - NIANVS P F AVG Rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: VICTORI - A AVGGG Emperor standing facing holding long cross and Victory on globe, r. foot on head of human-headed serpent, R - V across field, COMOB in exergue. Mint State....................................................................... 2000 JUSTINIAN I; 527-565 AD. Constantinople, c. 542-544 AD, Solidus, 4.21g. Berk44, Sear-140, MIB-7. Obv: [D N IVS]TINI - ANVS PP AVG Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing, holding cross on globe and shield. Rx: VICTORI - A AVGGG followed by illegible officina letter, Angel standing facing, holding long cross and cross on globe; to r., star; in exergue CONOB. gVF................................................................................ 390

21.

22.

23.

24.

25.

26.

27.

28.

29.

30.

31.

32.

33.

34.

35.

36.

37.

38.

39.

40.

41.

MAURICE; 582-602 AD. Constantinople, c. 583/4-602 AD, Solidus, 4.48g. MIB6, Berk-82C, Sear-478. Obv: D N mAVRC - TIB PP AVC Helmeted facing bust, holding cross on globe in r. hand. Rx: VICTORI - A AVCC E (officina 5) Victory standing facing, holding chi-ro in r. hand and cross on globe in l. hand; CONOB in exergue. Mint State................................................................................................ 500 FOCAS; 602-610 AD. Constantinople, c. 603-607 AD, Solidus, 4.43g. Berk-99B, MIR-7, Sear-618. Obv: O N FOCAS - PERP AVC Draped, cuirassed bust facing, wearing crown without pendilia and holding cross on globe. Rx: VICTORI - A AVGG B Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by crosspiece and P, and cross on globe; in exergue, CONOB. The officina letter B at end of reverse legend is oversize and in high relief, so was probably recut in the die over another, earlier letter. Mint State......................................................................................... 585 HERACLIUS AND HERACLIUS CONSTANTINE; 610-641 AD. Constantinople, c. 629-632 AD, Solidus, 4.44g. Berk-123, Sear-749. Obv: dd N[N hERACLIUS] ET hERA CONST PP AVG Facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, each wearing chlamys and crown, the first with long beard, the second with short beard; above, cross. Rx: VICTORIA - AVGU E (officina 5) Cross potent on three steps, CONOB beneath. Near Mint State................................................ 450 CONSTANS II; 641-648 AD. Constantinople, Indiction 5 = 646/7 AD, Solidus, 4.30g. Berk-144, Hahn-9, Sear-942. Obv: D N CONSTAN - TINUS PP AVG Bust facing, with slight beard indicated by a row of dots, wearing crown and chlamys, and holding cross on globe. Rx: VICTO[RIA] - AVGU B Cross potent on three steps, E in r. field, CoNoB in exergue. Acquired from Harlan Berk, 12 June 1987; ex Bonham’s, 3 December 1980, O’Hara Collection, lot 157. Mint State................. 985 CONSTANS II; 641-668 AD. Constantinople, Indiction 6 = 647/8 AD, Solidus, 4.45g. Berk-146, MIB-14, Sear-947. Obv: D N CONSTAN - TINUS PP AVI Bust facing, with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys, and holding cross on globe.

Rx: VICTORIA - AVGU B Cross potent on three steps, S in r. field, CoNoB in exergue. Acquired from Harlan Berk, 12 June 1987. Mint State.......................... 750 CONSTANS II WITH CONSTANTINE IV; 641-668 AD. Constantinople, 654-68 AD, Solidus, 4.38g. Sear-959, MIB-26. Obv: D N CON[STANT]INUS C CON[STAN] Facing busts of Constans, with long beard, and Constantine IV, beardless, each wearing crown and chlamys; between their heads, cross. Rx: VICTORIA - AVGU E Cross potent on three steps, CoNoB in exergue. Acquired from Harlan Berk, 12 June 1987. Mint State......................................................... 685 LEO III WITH CONSTANTINE V; 717-741 AD. Constantinople, After 720 AD, Solidus, 4.46g. Berk-218, Sear-1504. Obv: dNO LEO - N P A MUL E Facing, lightly bearded bust of Leo III, wearing crown and holding cross on globe and akakia. Rx: d N CONS - TANTINU A Similar facing bust of Constantine V, but beardless.

Mint State.............................................................................................................. 1550 CONSTANTINE VI AND IRENE; 780-797 AD. Constantinople. Solidus, 4.41g.

Berk-234, DO-1, Sear-1593. Obv: Facing busts of Constantine VI, beardless on l. and Irene on r., both crowned and with cross between their heads; Constantine wears chlamys and holds cross on globus in r. hand; his mother wears loros and holds cross on globe and cruciform scepter. Rx: Leo III, Constantine V, and Leo IV seated facing, each wearing crown and chlamys. In the last few years, a substantial number of solidi of Irene have come onto the market, but this new supply has now mostly been absorbed and the type is beginning to return to its former rarity. This is a highly desirable variety with Irene and her emperor son on the obverse and the three previous generations of rulers on the reverse. Softly struck on emperor at left on reverse but with an exquisite obverse. Mint State............................................ 7750 CONSTANTINE VIII; 1025-1028 AD. Constantinople, Stamenon Nomisma, 4.38g. Berk-292, DOC-1, Sear-1815. Obv: +IhS XIS REX REGNANThm Bust of Christ facing, nimbate, r. hand raised, Gospels in l.; triple border. Rx: +CWnSTAnTIn bASILEUS ROm Crowned bust of emperor facing with long beard, holds labarum and akakia, triple border. Mint State.............................................. 575 MICHAEL VII; 1071-1078 AD. Constantinople, Histamenon Nomisma, 4.38g.

Berk-326, DO-2, Sear-1868. Obv: Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium, colobium and raising r. hand in benediction; in l. hand book of Gospels; IC - XC across field. Rx: +MIX - AHΛ - RACIΛ O Δ Bust of Michael facing, bearded, wearing crown and loros, and holding labarum and cross on globe. Graffiti on left side of obverse. VF.................................................................................................. 380 JOHN II; 1118-1143 AD. Constantinople, Hyperpyron, 4.31g. Berk-343, Sear1940. 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., [I]W / ΔEC / ΠO / TH; between their heads, ΘV; to r., monogram MTP. Struck on a broad flan. Although the outside edges with no design are somewhat irregular, the portrait on the reverse of the king being crowned by the Virgin is quite excellent, though the obverse is of normal quality showing slight weakness on the portrait of Christ. EF / Mint State................................................. 525 KUSHANS, VASUDEVA I, C.192-225 AD; Stater, 7.97g. Obv: Vasudeva standing l., sacrificing over altar and holding trident. Rx: Siva standing facing, holding trident and diadem; behind, the bull Nandi standing l.; tamgha to upper left.

VF............................................................................................................................ 850 CRUSADER, LATIN KINGDOM OF JERUSALEM; c. 1187-1260 AD, Bezant, 3.55g. Metcalf-119. Obv: Pseudo-Kufic legend. Rx: Pseudo-Kufic legend.

EF............................................................................................................................. 500 GREEK SILVER CELTIC GAUL, SEQUANI, TOGIRIX; 1st cent. BC, Quinarius, 1.91g.

BM-366, Sear-96. Obv: Helmeted head l., TOGIRIX before (unclear). Rx: Horse galloping l., serpent below, [TOGIR] above (off flan). Acquired from Pegasi Numismatics. gVF / Fine....................................................................................... 150 CELTIC GAUL, SENONES; 1st cent. BC, Potin 18 mm, 4.44g. BM-389, Sear143. Obv: Head r., with wild hair. Rx: Horse galloping l., tail ending in pellet, two larger pellets before and below. Acquired from Pegasi A22, lot 14. An exceptional example from this normally rough and poorly struck issue, showing the horse on the reverse especially well. EF...................................................................................... 220 GAUL, ELUSATES; 150 BC, Drachm, 3.13g. De La Tour-3587, BMC Celtic-113.

Obv: Disjointed head l. Rx: Celticized Pegasus l. Sharper than normal. aEF......... 500 MACEDONIA, PHILIP III; Danube Region, imitating Philip III of Macedon, 2nd-1st cent. BC, Drachm, 2.76g. Göbl-591/3 (same dies). Obv: Head of Herakles r. wearing lionskin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l. holding eagle and scepter, bungled name of Philip in Greek to r., temple in l. field. Toned VF................................... 150 CALABRIA, TARENTUM; c. 325-281 BC, Stater, 7.94g. Vlasto-666. Obv: Naked horseman r., crowning horse, ΣΑ in l. field, APE/ΘΩΝ below. Rx: Taras on dolphin l., holding tripod; CΑΣ below. EF............................................................ 800 CALABRIA, TARENTUM; c. 302-281 BC, Stater, 7.83g. Vlasto-673, HN Italy-960. Obv: Youth on horseback r. crowning horse; ΣA behind, ΦIΛI/APXOΣ in two lines below. Rx: ΤΑΡΑΣ, Taras astride dolphin l., holding bunch of grapes, AΓA below. EF............................................................................................................... 850 CALABRIA, TARENTUM; c. 302-281 BC, Stater, 7.77g. Vlasto-700. Obv: Helmeted horseman dismounting his horse galloping l., carrying round shield; EY above, NIKOTTAΣ below. Rx: Taras astride dolphin r., holding trident over l. shoulder and small javelin in r. hand; IOP behind, hippocamp below. Head of Taras flatly struck. Lustrous Near Mint State.................................................................... 500 Dioscuri CALABRIA, TARENTUM; Pyrrhic hegemony, 281-272 BC, Stater, 6.67g.

Vlasto-780 (same dies). Obv: Dioscuri riding l., monogram between them. Rx: Taras riding dolphin l. over waves, holding two lances and shield decorated with hippocamp on it; Nike on outstretched r. hand. Ex Mark M. Salton-Schlessinger

42.

43.

44.

45.

46.

47.

48.

49.

50.

51.

52.

53.

54.

55.

56.

57.

58.

59.

60.

61.

62.

63.

64.

65.

Fixed Price Bulletin 29, Winter 1959, lot 69. This particular type is rather scarce among the extensive issues of Tarrentum. This specimen has beautiful, slightly iridescent toning. Near Mint State........................................................................... 750 Scarce Bucranium Symbol LUCANIA, HERACLEA; c. 278-276 BC, Stater, 6.63g. HN Italy-1427, SNG ANS-87 (same dies). Obv: Head of Athena r., ΚΛΕ between crest of helmet and neck. Rx: Herakles standing facing, holding club, lionskin and cornucopia; in field l., bucranium. Ex CNG 41, 19 March 1997, lot 76. This issue tends to come with Hercules’ head off flan or other centering or striking problems. This example has a beautiful obverse with some iridescent toning and a scarce symbol on the reverse.

EF / VF.................................................................................................................. 1500 LUCANIA, METAPONTUM; c. 510-480 BC, Triobol, 1.21g. SNG ANS-263.

Obv: Ear of barley, MET to r. Rx: Bull’s head, incuse. VF / EF........................... 250 LUCANIA, SYBARIS; 530-510 BC, Stater, 7.76g. SNG ANS-528. Obv: Bull standing l., looking back, VM in exergue. Rx: Bull, incuse. Fine / EF................. 750 BRUTTIUM, CROTON; c., 430-420 BC, Stater, 6.29g. SNG ANS-320, HN Italy-2116. Obv: Tripod; heron to l., ϘPO to r. Rx: Tripod. Fine.......................... 350 BRUTTIUM, CROTON; c.370 BC, Nomos, 7.84g. Dewing-511. Obv: Head of Hera facing, wearing stephane decorated with palmette and pegasi. Rx: Herakles reclining l. on lion skin, holding oenochoe. Ex CNG 41, 19 March 1997, lot 148.

This is a classic type of Croton. Frequently the head of Hercules is struck off flan. aEF........................................................................................................................... 900 SICILY, GELA; c. 430-425 BC, Tetradrachm, 15.82g. Cf. Jenkins-458. Obv: Quadriga walking r., guided by charioteer in long chiton; above, wreath. Rx: Forepart of man-headed bull; CΕΛΑ[Σ] above, small heron below. Some roughness on obverse surfaces. Well centered and well struck man-headed bull on reverse. aVF. ............................................................................................................................... 600 SICILY, HIMERA; Before 484 BC, Tetartemorion or 1/4 litra, 0.21g. Kraay-307 (illustrated by a broken example in Palermo), cf. SNG ANS-145 (litra, 0.79g). Obv: Cock striding l. Rx: Incuse square with mill-sail pattern. An exceptional example of an infrequently encountered fraction. VF.............................................................. 250 SICILY, SYRACUSE; c. 485-479 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.17g. Cf. Boehringer-123 (same obv. die). Obv: Slow quadriga driven r. by bearded charioteer, above Nike flying r. to crown horses. Rx: ΣVRAKOΣI - ON Head of Arethusa r., wearing pearl headband and pearl necklace, hair tucked up behind under headband, four dolphins around. Well centered reverse.. VF........................................................................ 1000 SICILY, SICULO-PUNIC; c. 320-310 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.88g. Jenkins-Series 2a, 245. Obv: Wreathed head of Arethusa l. Rx: Horse’s head l., palm tree behind, Punic legend “M” (The Camp) below. Ex Ponterio 86, 4-5 April 1997, lot 1384.

Smooth horn silver like surface. EF...................................................................... 2950 SICULO-PUNIC, PEOPLE OF THE CAMP; c. 300-289 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.57g. Jenkins-Part IV, 318. Obv: Head of Herakles r. wearing lionskin headdress.

Rx: Horse’s head l., palm behind. These Siculo-Punic issues reflect some of the greatest art of the Greek series, including portraits of Alexander. Some issues were done by Punic artists, while others like this coin by Greek artists. Utterly beautiful.

Mint State.............................................................................................................. 3500 Appears to be Hannibal Portrait SICILY, SICULO-PUNIC; c. 300-289 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.03g. Jenkins-384.

Obv: Head of Herakles r. Rx: Head and neck of horse l., palm tree behind, Punic legend below. Like the previous lot, this coin was certainly executed by a highly competent artist, though some of the features of Alexander as Hercules show a slightly Punic tilt. Somewhat reminiscent of the portrait of Hannibal. Mint State.6500 ZEUGITANIA, CARTHAGE 1/10 SILVER STATER; c. 320-310 BC, 1/10 Silver Stater, 0.69g. Jenkins-Group IV, 242-44. Obv: Palm tree with two bunches of dates. Rx: Head of horse r. Extremely rough surface, not unusual for such a small silver coin. aVF........................................................................................................ 300 ZEUGITANA, CARTHAGE; Time of Hannibal, Second Punic War, 220-210 BC. 1/4 shekel, 1.73g. Jenkins & Lewis, Pl. 28, 4-6; SNG Cop-369; Sear-6499.

Obv: Head of Tanit l., wreathed with wheat ears, wearing [necklace] and single-drop earring. Rx: Horse standing r. Minor traces of pitting. Fine.................................... 200 ZEUGITANA, CARTHAGE; Time of Hannibal, Second Punic War, 220-210 BC. 1/4 shekel, 1.59g. Jenkins & Lewis, Pl. 28, 4-6; SNG Cop-369; Sear-6499.

Obv: Head of Tanit l., wreathed with wheat ears, wearing [necklace] and single-drop earring. Rx: Horse standing r. VF.......................................................................... 275 CHALCIDIAN DISTRICT, TERONE; 480-420 BC, Tetrobol, 2.12g. SNG Cop337. Obv: Oinochoe, T - E. Rx: Quadripartite incuse. VF.................................... 200 PANGAEAN DISTRICT, NEAPOLIS; Late 5th-4th Cent. BC, Hemidrachm, 1.78g. SNG ANS-430. Obv: Gorgoneion. Rx: Young female head r. Toned VF.. 375 MACEDONIA, PHILIP II; Pella I, c. 354/3-349/8 BC, Tetradrachm, 14.20g.

Le Rider-129 (D75/R103). Obv: Laureate head of Zeus r. Rx: ΦIΛIΠ - ΠOY King, wearing kausia and raising r. hand in greeting, riding horse pacing l., with animalskin saddle blanket; star below horse’s body, Δ below its raised r. foreleg. High relief portrait of Philip.. Toned EF.................................................................................. 1700 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Mesembria, c.

250-175 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.77g. Price-1082. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lionskin. Rx: Zeus seated l. holding eagle and scepter; Corinthian helmet and MA in l. field, monogram below throne. Ex Ponterio 104, 4 November 1999, lot 399.

Hairline on cheek of Heracles. Toned Mint State.................................................. 1100 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Cyme, c. 215200 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.81g. Price-1617, SNG Cop-739. Obv: Head of Herakles r. wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus enthroned l. holding eagle and scepter; in l. field, monogram above one-handled pitcher. Ex Berk 196, 18 January 2016, lot 64. Ex Gemini XII, 11 January 2015, lot 65. VF...................... 450 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; 336-323 BC. Chios, c. 270220 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.91g. Price-2442, Bauslaugh-Series 87 (4 spec.). Obv: Head of young Herakles r. wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡ[ΟΥ] downwards on r., Zeus enthroned l. holding eagle and scepter; in l. field, sphinx seated l. and bunch of grapes on amphora, monogram above. From the final issue of posthumous Alexander III tetradrachms issued by Chios, characterized by the omission of a magistrate’s name in reverse exergue and the addition of a bunch of grapes before the seated sphinx in left reverse field. Bauslaugh in 1979 knew only four tetradrachms from this issue, his Series 87, struck from four obverse dies and four reverse dies; our specimen is from his obverse die 99, pl. 17, but a new reverse die. VF................................................................................................................... 550 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Alabanda, c.

173-167 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.52g. Price-2463, Müller-1146. Obv: Head of Herakles r. wearing lionskin. Rx: Zeus seated l. holding eagle and scepter, Pegasus in l. field, Δ (=Year 4) below throne. Toned EF..................................................................... 750 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Perga, Year 8=214/13 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.06g. Price-2920, Mektepini-510. Obv: Head of Herakles r. wearing skin of lion’s head with mane. Rx: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus enthroned l. holding eagle and scepter; date H in l. field. Ex Berk 196, 18 January 2016, lot 68. VF..................................................................................................... 300 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Babylon, c. 325-323 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.88g. Price-3620. Obv: Head of young Herakles r. wearing lionskin. Rx: Zeus seated l. holding eagle and scepter, bee in l. field, monogram below throne. VF................................................................................. 650 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; 336-323 BC. Babelon, c.

317-311 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.00g. Price-3708. Obv: Head of young Herakles r. wearing lionskin. Rx: AΛEΞANΔPOY downwards on r., BAΣIΛEΩΣ in exergue, Zeus seated l. holding eagle and scepter, H in l. field, MTP monogram in wreath

66.

67.

68.

69.

70.

71.

72.

73.

74.

75.

76.

77.

78.

79.

80.

81.

82.

83.

84.

85.

86.

87.

88.

89.

90.

below throne. Obverse in high relief. EF................................................................. 575 Exquisite Alexander MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; “Babylon”, c.

317-311 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.14g. Price-3713. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lionskin. Rx: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated l. holding eagle and scepter; monogram in wreath in l. field, ΚΛ below throne. Ex Ponterio 86, 4-5 April 1997, lot 1412.

Exquisite style struck in high relief.. Mint State................................................... 2300 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; 336-323 BC. “Babylon”, c. 311-305 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.98g. Price-3747. Obv: Head of young Herakles r. wearing lionskin. Rx: [A]ΛEΞANΔPoY downwards on r., BAΣIΛEΩΣ in exergue, Zeus seated l. holding eagle and scepter, monogram in wreath in l. field, MI below throne. NGC 4280284-001. Slightly doublestruck on obverse. Mint State........... 1300 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Lampsacus, c. 328-323 BC, Drachm, 4.39g. Price-1356. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lionskin. Rx: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated l. holding eagle and scepter; Demeter facing with two torches in l. field, monogram below throne. Exceptional quality.

Mint State................................................................................................................ 500 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Lampsacus, c. 323-317 BC, Drachm, 4.30g. Price-1373. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lionskin. Rx: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated l. holding eagle and scepter; buckle in l. field, crescent over A below throne. EF................................................................. 250 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Lampsacus, c.

323-317 BC, Drachm, 4.31g. Price-1378. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lionskin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., eagle on outstretched arm; Pegasus forepart in l. field, buckle below throne. EF / VF....................................................................... 250 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Abydus(?), c. 328-323 BC, Drachm, 4.30g. Price-1505. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lionskin. Rx: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated l. holding eagle and scepter; Pegasus forepart in l. field, monogram below throne. Mint State....................................... 500 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Abydus(?), c. 310-301 BC, Drachm, 4.29g. Price-1534 var. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lionskin. Rx: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated l. holding eagle and scepter; monograms in l. field and below throne. Ex Ponterio 104, 4 November 1999, lot 404. Portrait off center. EF................................................................................................................. 250 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Colophon, c.

310-301 BC, Drachm, 4.33g. Price-1805. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lionskin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., eagle on outstretched arm; crescent above head of lion in l. field, N below throne. EF / VF................................................................ 275 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; “Colophon”, c. 310-301 BC, Drachm, 4.33g. Price-1827. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lionskin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., eagle on outstretched arm; crescent in l. field, monogram below throne. EF / VF......................................................................... 300 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; “Colophon”, c. 310-301 BC, Drachm, 4.31g. Price-1828 var (K not monogram below throne).

Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lionskin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., eagle on outstretched arm; Φ in l. field, K below throne. EF / gVF.................................... 320 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Magnesia, c. 323-319 BC, Drachm, 4.34g. Price-1938 corr. (same rev. die). Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lionskin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., eagle on outstretched arm; bee l. below throne. gVF............................................................................... 250 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Miletus, c. 325323 BC, Drachm, 4.31g. Price-2088. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lionskin.

Rx: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated l. holding eagle and scepter; thunderbolt in l. field, monogram below throne. Mint State..................................................................... 475 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Uncertain mint in Western Asia Minor, c. 188-180 BC, Drachm, 4.36g. Price-2756. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lionskin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., eagle on outstretched arm; monogram in l. field, A below throne. Very scarce variety; we find no examples on Coin Archives. Price’s 2nd century date is perhaps too late on this, as the same combination of controls occurs on a “Colophon” drachm of Philip III Arrhidaeus, Price-P47. EF / VF................................................................................................. 350 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Uncertain mint in Asia Minor, c. 320-301 BC, Drachm, 4.32g. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., eagle on outstretched arm; uncertain object in l. field. EF / aEF................................................................................................. 300 MACEDONIA, PHILIP III, 323-317 BC; 323-317 BC. “Aradus,” c. 323-316 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.73g. Price-P158. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., eagle on outstretched arm; ΛY over prow in l. field, I under throne. VF.................................................................................................... 875 MACEDONIA, PHILIP III; 323-317 BC. Sidon, Year 16=318/17 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.76g. Price-P177. Obv: Head of young Herakles r. wearing skin of lion’s head with mane. Rx: ΦIΛIΠΠO[Y] in straight line downwards on r., Zeus seated l. with r. leg drawn back, holding eagle and scepter, Π in l. field, ΣI under throne. From the same obverse die as the BM specimen illustrated by Price, pl.

CXVIII. aVF.......................................................................................................... 575 Tyre Mint MACEDONIA, DEMETRIUS POLIORCETES; 294-288 BC. Tyre, c. 298295 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.01g. CNG 72, 14 June 2006, lot 472 (different dies); not in Newell, who knew only a gold stater with these monograms (no. 33). Obv: Prow l., surmounted by Nike advancing l. holding trumpet and stylis. Rx: ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ downwards on r., ΒΑΣ - ΙΛΕΩΣ below; Poseidon, naked but for chlamys wrapped around his outstretched l. arm, striding l. and brandishing trident with his raised r. arm; monograms AI in circle in l. field, ΠAP in r. field. Cf. also Leu 86, 5 May 2003, lot 364: a tetradrachm like ours with the same two monograms, which have however swapped their positions in the left and right fields. This coin from the Tyre mint is so scarce it was not in Newell’s monumental work on the coins of Demetrius Poliorcetes. EF....................................................................................................... 3250 THRACE, ABDERA; c. 360-350 BC, Tetrobol, 2.79g. Unlisted dies; similar to May-413. Obv: Griffin springing l. Rx: Magistrate’s name around linear border, within which head of Dionysus r.; all in incuse square. Areas of flat striking on obverse and reverse. EF........................................................................................... 275 DANUBIAN DISTRICT, ISTRUS; 4th cent. BC, Drachm, 4.76g. SNG BM-246.

Obv: Facing male heads, r. head inverted, Rx: Sea-eagle with dolphin in talons; monogram below. EF / VF..................................................................................... 300 THRACE, THASOS; 463-411 BC, Drachm, 3.60g. SNG Cop-1014, SNG Lockett-1221. Obv: Satyr advancing r., carrying protesting nymph. Rx: Quadripartite incuse square. VF................................................................................................... 485 THRACE, THASOS; 411-350 BC, Drachm, 3.48g. BM-41. Obv: Bearded head of Dionysus l. wearing ivy wreath. Rx: Herakles in lionskin headdress kneeling r. and drawing bow, lizard in r. field below bow. Ex Pegasi 26, May 2012, lot 69. Slightly rough surface on reverse. VF................................................................................... 375 THRACE, THASOS; After 146 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.78g. SNG Cop-1045. Obv: Head of young Dionysos r., wreathed with ivy. Rx: Herakles, naked, standing l., holding club, lionskin over l. arm; monogram in field to l. gVF........................... 385 LYSIMACHUS, 305-281 BC; Colophon, c. 301-297 BC, Drachm, 4.39g.

Price-L28 var. (monogram below throne). Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lionskin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., eagle on outstretched arm; lion forepart and crescent in l. field, monogram below throne. VF / Fine........................................ 275 THESSALY, LARISSA; 400-370 BC, Drachm, 6.15g. Lorber-74.1. Obv: Facing head of nymph Larissa. Rx: Horse grazing r. VF.................................................. 325 THESSALY, LARISSA; c. 356-346 BC, Drachm, 6.05g. Lorber, SNR 79, 2000,

91.

92.

93.

94.

95.

96.

97.

98.

99.

100.

101.

102.

103.

104.

105.

106.

107.

108.

109.

110.

111.

112.

113.

114.

115.

116.

Phase L-III; SNG Cop-121. Obv: Head of nymph Larissa three-quarter facing l. Rx: [Λ]ΑΡΙΣ above, ΑΙΩΝ in exergue, Horse crouching r. Ex Pegasi A22, lot 117. EF / VF............................................................................................................................ 950 ILLYRIA, DYRRHACHIUM; c. 350-280 BC, Stater, 10.72g. SNG Cop-422, BMC-1. Obv: Cow suckling calf. Rx: Double floral pattern within square; below, club; around, Δ - Υ - Ρ. Unusually beautiful obverse. EF...................................... 1200 BOEOTIA, MYCALESSUS; 400-375 BC, Obol, 0.70g. BCD-179. Obv: Shield.

Rx: Vertical thunderbolt between M and Y. Ex Berk 183, 28 March 2013, lot 112.

EF / VF.................................................................................................................... 250 BOEOTIA, THEBES; 368-364 BC, Stater, 12.13g. BCD Boiotia 537, BM-117.

Obv: Boeotian shield. Rx: Amphora, neck and upper band of body decorated, two ivy leaves on each handle, magistrate’s name AP - KA across field. EF / VF....... 400 ATTICA, ATHENS; c. 440 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.18g. Starr-Pl. XXII, 5. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r., head front, between olive sprig and crescent behind and AΘΕ in front. Full crest. Mint State...................................... 3500 ATTICA, ATHENS; 440 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.17g. Starr-Pl. XXII, 5. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r., head front, between olive sprig and crescent behind and AΘΕ in front. Mint State..................................................... 3000 ATTICA, ATHENS; c. 440 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.19g. Starr-Pl. XXII, 5. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r., head front, between olive sprig and crescent behind and AΘΕ in front. Full crest. Owl’s wing has small area of flat strike.

Mint State.............................................................................................................. 2850 ATTICA, ATHENS; c. 440 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.17g. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r., head front; olive sprig and crescent behind, AΘΕ before. Mint State................................................................................................ 2500 ATTICA, ATHENS; c. 440 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.19g. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r., head front; olive sprig and crescent behind, AΘΕ before. Mint State................................................................................................ 2250 ATTICA, ATHENS; c. 440 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.18g. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r., head front; olive sprig and crescent behind, AΘΕ before. Very beautiful large head of Athena. A few contact marks in lower right side of obverse field from 3 o’clock to 5 o’clock.. Mint State...................................... 1875 ATTICA, ATHENS; c. 440 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.09g. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r., head front; olive sprig and crescent behind, AΘΕ before. EF............................................................................................................ 1500 ATTICA, ATHENS; c. 440 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.19g. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r., head front; olive sprig and crescent behind, AΘΕ before. Detail of nose pulled off in striking. Mint State........................................ 1200 ATTICA, ATHENS; c. 430 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.23g. Obv: Head of Athena r.; four small upright olive leaves on front edge of Attic helmet; beaded necklace. Rx: Owl standing r., head front; olive twig with two leaves and crescent moon beneath; ethnic in r. field. Ex General Haughton Collection, Sotheby, 30 April-1 May 1958, lot 612A. Tip of nose off flan. Old collection toning. EF........................................ 750 Elephant Symbol ATTICA, ATHENS; Antiochos-Nikog-Karaichos/Elephant, 131/0 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.82g. Thompson-399c var. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing on amphora, elephant r., A - ΘE above, followed by magistrates ANTI - OXO / KAPA / IKOΣ / ΣAPA / ΠI, month Θ on amphora, ME below; all within wreath. The Berlin coin cited by Thompson-399c has letters ΣΦ rather than ME at bottom of reverse. Ex Stack’s, New York International Sale, 10 January 2011, lot 76; ex CNG 41, 19 March 1997, lot 470. Weak detail on high point of owl’s body from soft strike. Mint State............................................................................................. 1000 ATTICA, AEGINA; 480-456 BC, Stater, 12.04g. Sear-2594. Obv: Smooth-shell turtle. Rx: Skew Pattern. High relief. Nearly VF.................................................... 350 Contemporary Imitation CORINTH, CONTEMPORARY IMITATION; c. 450 BC or later, Stater, 7.46g. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena l., uncertain symbol behind. Rx: Pegasus with curled wing flying r. Unusual: apparently the first contemporary imitation of a Corinthian stater that we have ever come across. gVF............................................ 600 Cock Symbol CORINTHIA, CORINTH; c. 345-307 BC, Stater, 8.62g. Calciati-423, Ravel-1032. Obv: Pegasus flying l., koppa below. Rx: Head of Athena l., wearing pearl necklace, I under chin; behind neck, cock standing l. on club. This coin is utterly flawless, perfectly centered, perfectly struck, and with beautiful, soft luster.

Mint State.............................................................................................................. 1250 BRUTTIUM, MEDMA; c. 350-340 BC, Stater, 8.63g. Calciati-2. Obv: Pegasus flying l. Rx: Head of Athena l., wearing pearl necklace, M and pellet below. Ex CNG 40, 4 December 1996, lot 709. Area of helmet and shoulder of Pegasus flatly struck.

Mint State................................................................................................................ 750 ACARNANIA, ANACTORIUM; 345-300 BC, Stater, 8.14g. Calciati-67.

Obv: Pegasus flying l., monogram below. Rx: Head of Athena l., monogram and thymiaterion behind. Obverse Good Fine, Reverse EF with Luster...................... 275 Exceptionally Unusual and Interesting Image of Athena ILLYRIA, DYRRHACHIUM; c. 350-300 BC, Stater, 8.79g. Calciati-11. Obv: Pegasus flying r. Rx: Head of Athena r., club and Δ behind, dolphin before. Ex Ponterio 86, 4-5 April 1997, lot 1439. The image of Athena on this coin is quite unusual: comparatively small and with hair coming out not only from under her helmet onto her face and neck, but also in front of her neck and from the back of her helmet. Mint State.................................................................................................. 1000 ARGOLIS, ARGOS; c. 80-50 BC, Triobol, 2.26g. BCD-1170. Obv: Forepart of wolf at bay r. Rx: Large A, magistrate’s name above and below, harpa below. Ex Pegasi 34, June 2016, lot 145. aVF / gVF............................................................. 250 Last Achaean League ACHAIA, AEGIUM, UNDER ACHAEAN LEAGUE; c. 37-31 BC, magistrate Aristodamos, Hemidrachm, 2.22g. BCD-431 (same dies). 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. This rather rare coin along with a contemporary issue from Olympus were the closing issues of the Achaean League coinage which had begun several centuries earlier. Toned VF................................ 450 Olympia ELIS, OLYMPIA; c. 250s-240s BC, Hemidrachm, 2.27g. BCD-228. Obv: Laureate head of Zeus r. Rx: F - A across field, Vertical thunderbolt within olive wreath. Toned gVF................................................................................................ 250 MYSIA, PARIUM; 4th Cent. BC, Hemidrachm, 2.35g. SNG Cop-257, SNG BM1356. Obv: Bull l. with head turned back. Rx: Gorgoneion. EF........................... 250 MYSIA, PERGAMUM; c. 166-67 BC, Cistophoric Tetradrachm, 12.74g.

Kleiner-3, SNG Paris-1725. Obv: Cista mystica with half-open lid, from which a serpent issues l.; the whole in wreath of ivy. Rx: Bow-case with serpents; AM above, monogram to l., thyrsos to r. Mint State................................................................ 385 MYSIA, PERGAMUM; c. 166-67 BC, Cistophoric Tetradrachm, 12.68g.

Kleiner-10, SNG Paris-1718. Obv: Cista mystica with half-open lid, from which a serpent issues l.; the whole in wreath of ivy. Rx: Bow-case with serpents; BO above, monogram to l., thyrsos to r. Mint State................................................................ 385 Seleucus by Philetaerus PERGAMUM, PHILETAERUS, 282-263 BC; c. 269-263 BC, Tetradrachm, 15.70g. SC-309.4; Ingvaldsen-4. Obv: Diademed head of Seleucus I r. Rx: ΦΙΛΕΤΑΙΡΟΥ Athena enthroned l., holding shield and spear; ivy leaf in l. field, monogram in exergue. After the battle of Ipsus in 301 BC, Lysimachus placed the eunuch Philetairos in control of Pergamum, where the royal treasury of 9000 silver talents was kept. Philetaerus served in this role for some twenty years, but shrewdly transferred his allegiance to Seleucus I before the latter defeated and killed

117.

118.

119.

120.

121.

122.

123.

124.

125.

126.

127.

128.

129.

130.

131.

132.

133.

134.

135.

136.

137.

Lysimachus in the battle of Corupedium in 281 BC. The present coin in the name of Philetaerus, bearing a splendid posthumous portrait of Seleucus, was perhaps struck from the 9000 talents in the Pergamene treasury. This is a highly desirable, rather scarce issue, struck by Philetaerus but showing a posthumous portrait of Seleucus I whose treasurer Philetaerus had been. See the next lot for a posthumous portrait of Philetaerus himself, struck by his descendant Attalus I. aVF / VG......................... 900 PERGAMUM, ATTALUS I; 241-197 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.82g. Westermark-V. XCVII. Obv: Head of Philetaerus r., wearing laurel wreath entwined with diadem.

Rx: ΦIΛETAIPOY downwards on l., Athena wearing crested helmet seated l. on throne, extending her r. arm to crown the king’s name with a laurel wreath; her l. elbow rests on shield ornamented with gorgoneion, and a spear emerges transversely behind her helmet and below her r. knee; EYMO monogram below her r. arm, [cornucopia] in outer l. field, and bow in r. field. Excellent portrait of Philetaerus who was the treasurer of Seleucus I and a eunuch.. EF / VF.................................. 575 Rare 1/10th Stater LESBOS, MYTILENE; c. 525-475 BC, 1/10 Stater, 1.57g. Obv: Head of roaring lion r. Rx: Quadripartite incuse square. Rare; unpublished in the major references (but cf. Bodenstedt 12-14 for a similar coin in electrum). Ex CNG 41, 19 March 1997, lot 537. Choice EF....................................................................................... 750 IONIA, MILETOS; 5th cent. BC, Diobol, 1.17g. SNG Cop-949, SNG Aulock-2080. Obv: Forepart of roaring lion l. Rx: Star-like floral ornament in incuse square. Mint State.................................................................................................. 100 IONIA, CHIOS; 431-412 BC, Drachm, 3.54g. SNG Cop-1546. Obv: Sphinx with curled wings seated l.; in front amphora and bunch of grapes. Rx: Quadripartite incuse square, each quadrant with granulated surface. Purchased from Pegasi Numismatics. Oddly shaped flan but showing the essential details of the type. gVF... ............................................................................................................................... 650 CARIA, KINDYA; c. 510-480 BC, Tetrobol, 2.21g. Kagin/Kritt-1. Obv: Head of sea monster l. Rx Square segmented frame containing star, all within incuse square.

Ex Pegasi 16, lot 134. This is a portrait of the sea monster frequently seen in the exergue of Syracusan tetradrachms. Sea monsters were normally hard at work posing for Syracusan coins and didn’t have time to pose for a portrait. Iridescent toning.

Mint State................................................................................................................ 400 CARIA, COS; c. 145-88 BC, Tetrobol, 2.21g. Kroll-12a. Obv: Head of bearded Asklepios r. Rx: Coiled snake; ΑΝΘΕΣ downward on l., ΚΩΙΩΝ upward on r., all within shallow incuse square; A below incuse. Toned Mint State......................... 250 CARIA, RHODES; 394-304 BC, Didrachm, 6.66g. SNG Cop-728, SNG Aul-2790, BM-27, Sear-5037. Obv: Head of Helios facing, slightly r., hair loose. Rx: POΔION above rose, with bud on r.; to l., vine tendril with grapes and E. gVF.................. 400 CARIA, RHODES; 304-c. 265 BC, Didrachm, 6.59g. Ashton, Rev. Num. 1988-pl.

XVI, 32. Obv: Head of Helios facing, slightly r., hair loose. Rx: [P]OΔION above rose, with bud on r., and grapes hanging from stalk attached to rose on l.; E - Y across lower field. aVF.......................................................................................... 300 CARIA, RHODES; c. 205-190 BC, Drachm, 2.81g. Ashton-297, SNG Cop-786, SNG Keckman-. Obv: Head of Helios facing three-quarter r. Rx: Rose, bud r., club and bowcase l., P - O l. and r. of stem, ΣTAΣIΩN above. Struck on rather irregular flan. Mint State........................................................................................................ 300 CARIA, RHODES; c. 175 BC on, Hemidrachm, 1.09g. Jenkins-43. Obv: Radiate head of Helios facing three-quarter r. Rx: Rose, bud r., caduceus l., P - O l. and r. of rose, AΘANOΔΩPOΣ above, all in shallow incuse square. VF............................ 125 CENTRAL GREECE, PSEUDO-RHODIAN; c. 175-170 BC, Drachm, 2.59g.

Ashton, Num. Chron. 2002, p. 70 and pl. 16 (new die combination, A20/P33).

Obv: Head of Helios facing three-quarter l. Rx: Rose, bud r., winged thunderbolt l., P - O l. and r. of stem, [Σ]ΩΠΟΛΙΣ above. Ex Lanz 131, 27 November 2006, Karl Collection, lot 823. VF.......................................................................................... 150 PAMPHYLIA, ASPENDUS; Stater, Pamphylia, Aspendus, 420-400 BC, 10.91g.

SNG Von Aulock-4504; BMC-16, pl. XIX.14 var. Obv: Two wrestlers fully engaged standing knee to knee. Rx: Slinger standing wearing short chiton, discharging sling to r.; in field, triskeles of human legs; the whole in dotted square within incuse square. Numerous areas of flat striking, but with some luster. Mint State.............. 285 PISIDIA, SELGE; c. 300-190 BC, Obol, 0.64g. SNG Aulock-5280. Obv: Gorgoneion. Rx: Head of Athene in crested Athenian helmet r.; astragalos behind. Ex Pegasi 26, lot 189. EF............................................................................................ 220 Wonderful Miniature UNCERTAIN MINT IN CILICIA; 4th Cent. BC, Tetartemorion, 0.20g.

Sunrise-95, SNG Paris-, SNG Levante-. Troxell & Kagan-. Obv: Persian Great King kneeling r., holding bow and dagger. Rx: Head of Hermes l., wearing petasos. It is quite unusual to get a coin of this minuscule size perfectly struck on both obverse and reverse, and with such an exquisite portrait of a deity on one side. EF............ 600 SYRIA, SELEUCUS I, 312-281 BC.; Seleucia, from c. 300 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.11g. SC-117.1c. Obv: Head of Herakles r. wearing lionskin headdress. Rx: Zeus enthroned l., monogram in l. field, ΔΙ monogram under throne. Ex Pegasi 30, lot 197.

High relief obverse. gVF / VF................................................................................. 950 SYRIA, ANTIOCHUS IV, 175-164 BC; Ake-Ptolemais, c. 167-164 B.C., Tetradrachm, 17.05g. SC-1476.1a. Obv: Diademed head of Antiochus VI r., monogram behind. Rx: Zeus enthroned l., extended r. hand supporting Nike who offers him wreath; palm in outer l. field, HP monogram in exergue. Exceptional portrait. Mint State................................................................................................. 1500 SYRIA, DEMETRIUS I; 162-150 BC. Antioch, Tetradrachm, 16.63g. SC1638.1n. Obv: Diademed head of Demetrius I r., laurel wreath border. Rx: BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ΔHMH - TPIOY Tyche, draped, seated l. on throne with winged tritoness support, holding short scepter and cornucopia; ANT monogram in outer l. field. Struck in high relief with some iridescent toning on obverse. gVF............... 425 SYRIA, ANTIOCHUS VI, 144-C.142 BC; Year 170=143/2 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.06g. SC-2000.3d. Obv: Radiate, diademed head of king r., fillet border. Rx: Dioscuri on horses charging l., X monogram between TPY and ΣΤΑ in r. field, OP (date) below horses, all within wreath. EF / VF.................................................. 1600 SYRIA, DEMETRIUS II, SECOND REIGN, 129-125 BC; Ake-Ptolemais, undated, but probably 127/6 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.51g. SC-2202. Obv: Diademed and bearded head of Demetrius II r., stubby horn at temple. Rx: Zeus seated l. holding scepter in l. hand and in r. hand Nike standing r. extending wreath; monograms in exergue. Excellent portrait. Toned aEF........................................... 850 Antiochus Epiphanes, but who?

SELEUCID EMPIRE, “ANTIOCHUS EPIPHANES”; Antioch, 128 BC, Drachm, 3.82g. SC-2209. Obv: Diademed head of the young king r. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ANTIOXOY - EΠΙΦANOYΣ Tyche standing l., calathus on head, holding tiller and cornucopia; Σ in outer l. field, Δ in inner r. The identity of the child-king depicted here (certainly not the earlier Antiochus IV Epiphanes) is uncertain. Houghton and Le Rider in 1988 concluded the portrait was of a very young Antiochus VIII, an ephemeral initial coinage of that king, years before his co-regency with his mother Cleopatra Thea, which began in 125. The authors of Seleucid Coins suggest instead another Antiochus, a son of Cleopatra with Antiochus VII rather than Demetrius II. Cathy Lorber in private correspondence has expressed renewed reservations however, so the matter remains in doubt. This is the first appearance of the standing Tyche type on the coinage of Antioch. Extremely rare; only the 4th recorded.

Regardless of which Antiochus Epiphanes this is, he is the rarest king in the entire Seleucid series with only four recorded of the drachm and very few tetradrachms, of which this is the finest drachm.. Near Mint State / aEF........................................ 6000 BABYLON, SATRAP MAZAIOS; 328-311 BC. Tetradrachm, 15.60g. Cf. Babelon-289/90 and Pozzi-2871. Obv: Baal seated l., holding scepter. Rx: Lion walking l., Γ above. Fine....................................................................................... 400

138. PHOENICIA, ARADUS; 4th Century BC, Stater, 10.10g. BM-56-63. Obv: Laureate head of bearded deity r. Rx: Galley r. over waves. Fine......................... 250 139. 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.......................................... 250 140. PHOENICIA, BYBLOS; 4th cent. BC, Dishekel, 13.26g. SNG Cop-132. Obv: Galley l. with three hoplites, hippocamp below. Rx: Lion attacking bull. Ex Pegasi 29, lot 203. Areas of flat striking. VF...................................................................... 350 141. PHOENICIA, TYRE; c. 332-275 BC, 1/24 Shekel, 0.27g. Cf. Sear-5916 and BM43. Obv: Hippocamp l. with curled wing. Rx: Owl standing l., head front, crook and flail over r. shoulder. VF........................................................................................ 250 142. PHOENICIA, TYRE; Year 174 = 48/9 AD, Shekel, 14.11g. RPC-4673 (4 spec.), Prieur-1434 (4 spec.). Obv: Laureate bust of Heracles (Melqart) r., with lionskin knotted around neck. Rx: TYP[OY IEPAΣ] - KAI AΣYΛOY Eagle with closed wings standing l. on prow, with palm branch behind shoulder; Phoenician letter between the eagle’s legs; date POΔ and club in l. field; KP and monogram in r. field.

Marked KP on reverse and hence struck at Jerusalem rather than Tyre according to Meshorer, though this attribution is not accepted by the authors of RPC, pp. 655-6 .

VF............................................................................................................................ 800 143. JUDAEA, FIRST REVOLT; Year 2, 67/68 AD, Shekel, 14.33g. Hendin-1358.

Obv: Ritual chalice, Hebrew inscription around (Year 2, shekel of Israel). Rx: Stem with three pomegranates, Hebrew inscription around (Jerusalem the Holy). Mint State....................................................................................................................... 9000 144. JUDAEA, BAR KOKHBA REVOLT; Undated, assigned to Year 3 = 134/5 CE, Tetradrachm, 14.45g. Hendin-1411, Mildenberg-72 (dies 15/56). Obv: “Simon” in paleo-Hebrew l. and r. of façade of Temple in Jersusalem; within, showbread table; above, star. Rx: “For the Freedom of Jerusalem” in paleo-Hebrew around lulav and etrog. With die break on first and second columns of the temple, reaching to the top of the showbread table. Traces of overstriking. Ex Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün 17, 21-22 May 1996, lot 325. It appears the undertype on the obverse of this coin is the outline of a portrait of Vespasian. Sharply struck with some luster.

Mint State.............................................................................................................. 8750 145. PARTHIA, MITHRADATES II, 123-88 BC; Drachm, 4.06g. Shore-85, Sellwood-27.1. Obv: Bare headed, diademed and draped bust of king l. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN ΜΕΓΑΛΟY ΑΡΣΑΚΟY ΕΠIΦΑNOYΣ Archer seated r. on throne. This is the first use of the title “King of kings” on Parthian coins. EF..... 250 146. PARTHIA, VARDANES I, 40-45 AD; Year ςNT = 44/5 AD, Tetradrachm, 14.07g.

Shore-352, Sellwood-64.28-30. Obv: Bust diademed l. Rx: King enthroned r. receiving palm from Tyche holding cornucopia, date in field above palm. EF..... 325 147. PARTHIA, GOTARZES II, 40-51 AD; Year IT = 49 AD, Tetradrachm, 14.48g.

Shore-361, Sellwood-65.21. Obv: Bust diademed l. Rx: King enthroned r. receiving wreath from Tyche holding cornucopia, date in field above wreath, month name in exergue. EF............................................................................................................ 200 148. PERSIS, ARTAXERXES II; c. 50-0 BC, Obol, 0.55g. Sear-6215. Obv: Bust of king l. wearing battlemented mural crown, monogram behind mostly off flan. Rx: King standing l. holding scepter before lighted altar. EF...................................... 100 149. SASANIAN, SAPUR I; 241-272 AD. Drachm, 4.19g. Göbl-23, Sellwood-12, Mitchener-811. Obv: Robed bust of Sapur r., wearing turreted headdress with globe and earflap. Rx: Two fire attendants, standing l. and r. of fire altar. Ex Pegasi A23, lot 253. Some areas of flat striking of guards on reverse. Toned Near Mint State....... 170 150. BACTRIA, EUCRATIDES; 171-135 BC, Obol, 0.70g. Bopearachchi-Serie 9, 60C. Obv: Helmeted and draped bust of Eucratides r. Rx: Caps of the Dioscuri with palms; monogram below. Mint State..................................................................... 350 151. PTOLEMIES, BERENICE I, MOTHER OF MAGAS; Mid-3rd century BC; minted in Euesperides, Cyrenaica, Didrachm, 6.68g. CPE-729, Svoronos-317. Obv: diademed and draped bust of Berenice I r. Rx: Club; trident in r. field. Ex ACCG Benefit Auction II, 24 September 2009, lot 43. EF / VF....................................... 475 152. PTOLEMAIC, CLEOPATRA III AND PTOLEMY X, 106-101 BC; 101 BC, Tetradrachm, 13.57g. Svoronos-1731. Obv: Head of Ptolemy I r. Rx: Eagle standing l.; LIC/ΙΓ in l. field. Toned VF............................................................................... 200 153. PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY XII, 80-58 AND 55-51 BC; 52-51 BC, Tetradrachm, 14.19g. Svoronos-1840, SNG Cop-397. Obv: Head of Ptolemy I r. Rx: Eagle standing l.; LΛ in l. field. Toned VF...................................................................... 200 154. PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY XII; 80-58 and 55-51 BC. Second Reign, Year 28=54/3 BC, Tetradrachm, 9.02g. SNG Cop-395, Svoronos-1837. Obv: Diademed head of Ptolemy I r. Rx: [ΠTO]ΛEMAIOY - BAΣIΛEΩΣ Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt, palm branch over shoulder, date LKH and headdress of Isis before, ΠA behind. Slightly porous obverse. EF........................................................................ 225 155. MAURETANIA, JUBA II; c. 11 AD, Denarius, 2.76g. SNG Cop-580, Müller-25.

Obv: Bust of Juba r., REX IVBA before. Rx: Cornucopia, scepter across, crescent in upper right field. Ex Pegasi 26, lot 287. EF........................................................... 350 156. MAURETANIA, JUBA II; Denarius, 2.87g. SNG Cop-581. Obv: Bust of Juba r., REX IVBA before. Rx: Cornucopia, crossing with transverse scepter. Ex Berk 132, 14 May 2003, lot 172. EF...................................................................................... 325 REPUBLICAN SILVER 157. ANONYMOUS; 280-276 BC, Didrachm, 6.72g. Syd-1, Cr-13/1. Obv: Helmeted head of bearded Mars l., wearing Corinthian helmet. Rx: Horse’s head r., wheat ear behind, ROMANO on base. Earthen porosity. VF.................................................. 500 158. ANONYMOUS; 234-231 BC, Didrachm, 6.38g. Cr-26/1, Syd-27 (R5). Obv: Head of Apollo r. Rx: Free horse l., ROMA above. Ex Pegasi 26, May 2012, lot 371.

aVF / VF.................................................................................................................. 700 159. ANONYMOUS; 225-212 BC, Quadrigatus (Didrachm), 6.71g. Cr-28/3. Obv: Laureate, Janiform head of Dioscuri. Rx: Jupiter holding scepter and hurling thunderbolt in chariot driven r. by Victory; ROMA in relief in linear frame.

Toned VF................................................................................................................. 800 160. ANONYMOUS; from 211 BC, Quinarius, 2.23g. Cr-44/6. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., V behind. Rx: Dioscuri riding r., ROMA in linear frame below. gVF.... 300 161. ANONYMOUS; From 211 BC, Sestertius, 0.90g. Cr-44/7. Obv: Head of Roma r., IIS behind. Rx: Dioscuri r., ROMA in exergue. Flat strike at 1 o’clock. VF......... 200 162. M. ABURIUS M.F. GEMINUS; 132 BC, Denarius, 3.92g. Cr-250/1, Syd-487, RSC Aburia-6. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., GEM behind, mark of value under chin. Rx: Sol in quadriga r., M ABVRI below, ROMA in exergue. EF................. 325 163. M. CAECILIUS Q.F. Q.N. METELLUS; 127 BC, Denarius, 3.82g. Cr-263/1a, Syd-480, Caecilia-29. Obv: Head of Roma r., star on helmet flap, ROMA upward behind. Rx: M.METELLVS.Q.F. around Macedonian shield, elephant’s head in center; all in laurel wreath. VF.............................................................................. 200 164. C. CLAUDIUS PULCHER, OBVERSE BROCKAGE; 110-109 BC, Denarius, 3.94g. Type of Cr-300/1, Syd-569, and RSC Claudia-1. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., without legend. Rx: Incuse mirror image of obverse type. From the Philip Ashton Collection, bought from CNG, June 2000. Some iridescent toning.

Choice EF................................................................................................................ 300 165. P. LAECA, OBVERSE BROCKAGE; 110-109 BC, Denarius, 3.65g. Type of Cr-301/1, Syd-571, and RSC Porcia-4. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., P.LAECA behind, X before neck. Rx: Incuse mirror image of obverse type and legend. From the Philip Ashton Collection, bought from CNG, June 2000. EF......................... 250 166. L. MEMMIUS, OBVERSE BROCKAGE; 109-108 BC, Denarius, 3.90g. Type of Cr-304/1, Syd-558, and RSC Memmia-1. Obv: Male head r., wearing oak wreath, star below chin. Rx: Incuse mirror image of obverse type and legend. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from CNG, December 2007. Toned EF......... 200 167. MN. FONTEIUS, OBVERSE BROCKAGE; 108-107 BC, Denarius, 3.80g.

Type of Cr-307/1b-d, Syd-566, RSC Fonteia-7. Obv: Conjoined, laureate heads of Dioscuri r., with a star above each of their heads and another star below their chins.

Rx: Incuse mirror image of obverse type. From the Philip Ashton Collection, ex CNG E269, 30 November 2011, lot 300. aEF....................................................... 225 168. PUB. CREPUSIUS; 82 BC, Denarius, 3.92g. Cr-361/1c, Syd-738a, RPC Crepusia-1. Obv: Head of Apollo r., scepter over shoulder, control letter behind (off flan), bunch of grapes below chin. Rx: Horseman r., brandishing spear; uncertain control number behind horseman, P CREPVSI in exergue. Ex Pegasi 29, lot 402.

Toned EF.................................................................................................................. 250 169. L. MANLIUS TORQUATUS; 82 BC, Denarius, 3.98g. Cr-367/5, Syd-757, RSC Manlia-4. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., L MANLI before, PRO Q behind. Rx: Sulla in walking quadriga r., crowned by Victory who flies above, L SVLLA IM in exergue. Purchased from Jonathan Kern. Mint State............................................ 550 170. C. NAEVIUS BALBUS; 79 BC, Denarius, 4.08g. Cr-382/1b, Syd-769b, RSC Naevia-6. Obv: Diademed head of Venus r., S C behind. Rx: Victory in triga r., with the third horse looking back; LXVI above, C NAE BALB (AE and AL ligate) in exergue. Mint State................................................................................................ 250 171. M. NONIUS SUFENAS; 59 BC, Denarius, 3.67g. Cr-421/1, Syd-885, RSC Nonia-1. Obv: Head of Saturn r., SVFENAS before, harpa, conical stone and SC behind. Rx: Roma seated l., crowned by Victory; PR L V P F around, SEX NONI in exergue. From the Philip Ashton Collection, ex Berk 150, 8 August 2006, lot 334.

Slightly iridescent blue toning. Near Mint State..................................................... 650 IMPERATORIAL SILVER 172. GNAEUS POMPEY; Spain, 46-45 BC, Denarius, 3.73g. Cr-469/1a; Syd-1035; Sear, Imperators-48. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., M.POBLICI.LEG. - PRO - PR around; bead and reel border. Rx: Hispania standing r., shield on back, two spears under l. arm, with r. hand presenting palm to Pompeian soldier armed with sword, his r. foot on prow; around, CN.MAGNVS - IMP; border of dots. Several banker’s marks on obverse, including an unusual star in circular incuse on Roma’s helmet. aVF.......................................................................................................................... 375 173. JULIUS CAESAR; 49-48 BC, Denarius, 3.61g. Cr-443/1, Syd-1006, RSC-49, Sear Imperators-9. Obv: Elephant advancing r., trampling serpent; CAESAR in exergue. Rx: Ladle, sprinkler, ax with club-like handle topped by lion’s head, priest’s hat (apex). Cost $4.00 in mid-1950s, according to collector’s envelope. Toned gVF. 975 174. JULIUS CAESAR; 46-5 BC, Denarius, 3.90g. Cr-468/1; Syd-1014; Sear, Imperators-58. Obv: Head of Venus r. wearing stephane, Cupid on shoulder. Rx: Two Gaulish captives, a mourning woman and a bearded male with hands tied behind back, seated beneath trophy; [C]AESAR in exergue. aEF.................................... 875 Lifetime Portrait of Caesar 175. JULIUS CAESAR; 44 BC, Denarius, 3.54g. Cr-480/13, Syd-1074, RSC-39, Sear Imperators-107d. Obv: Veiled and wreathed head of Caesar r., CAES[AR] before, [D]ICT PERPETVO behind. Rx: Venus standing l. holding Victory and scepter resting on shield, P SEPV[LLIVS] behind, MACER before. Ex Kress 104, 29 April 1957, lot 74 = Banti-Simonetti I, p. 102, no. 140/4. From the same dies as Alföldi, Caesar in 44 v. Chr., pl. LXXVI, 25-26, who seems to have omitted our actual specimen from his catalogue. B. Woytek, Arma et Nummi, pp. 413-432, argues persuasively that all of Julius Caesar’s portrait denarii of 44 BC were struck before his assassination on 15 March of that year. Toned EF........................................... 5500 176. JULIUS CAESAR; 40 BC, Denarius, 4.03g. Cr-525/3; Syd-1128; Sear, Imperators-327. Obv: Wreathed head of Caesar r. Rx: Vexillum, aquila, plow and surveyor’s rod; TI·SEMPRONIVS above and r.; GRACCVS below; Q·DESIG l.; S – C across field. The reverse type refers to Octavian’s settlement of veterans in colonies after the Perusine War. Exceptional portrait struck on a broad flan. gVF.6500 177. MARK ANTONY; Gaul, 43-42 BC, Quinarius, 1.81g. Cr-489/4; Syd-1159; Sear, Imperators-121; C-82 (4 Fr.). Obv: Lituus, pitcher, and raven, M ANT IMP above (ANT ligate). Rx: Victory standing r. with palm branch over shoulder, crowning trophy. Bold Fine................................................................................................... 275 178. MARK ANTONY AND OCTAVIAN; 41 BC, M. Barbatius Pollio Quaestor Pro Praetore, Denarius, 3.93g. Cr-517/2; Syd-1181; C-8 (30 Fr.); Sear, Imperators-243.

Obv: [M] ANT IMP AVG IIIVIR R P C [M BARBAT Q P] Bare head of Mark Antony r. Rx: CAESAR IMP PONT IIIVIR R P C Bare head of Octavian r. gVF..... ............................................................................................................................. 1400 Lucius Antony 179. LUCIUS ANTONY AND MARK ANTONY; Summer 41 BC, Denarius, Cr517/5a; Syd-1185 (R5); C-2 (40 Fr.); Sear, Imperators-246. Obv: Bare head of Mark Antony r. Rx: L ANTONIVS COS Bare head of Lucius Antony r. Portraits of Lucius Antony rarely appear this good. Normally the name or part of the portrait is off flan. In this case, the portrait of Lucius Antony is on a broad flan with a full name.

A minor weakness occurs on the obverse, with flat striking in the obverse legend between 12 and 1 o’clock. aEF.............................................................................. 2600 180. MARK ANTONY & OCTAVIA; Ephesus, 39 BC, Cistophoric Tetradrachm, 11.53g. RPC-2201; 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). Struck on a broad flan.

Toned gVF............................................................................................................. 1450 181. MARK ANTONY; Military Mint, 32-31 BC, Legionary Denarius, 3.53g. Cr544/20; Syd-1224 (R2); C-34 (2 Fr.); Sear, Imperators-357. Obv: Ship r., with scepter tied with fillet on prow; above, [A]NT.AVG.; below, [III.]VIR R.P.C. Rx: Legionary eagle between two standards; below, LEG - VII. VF........................... 450 182. AUGUSTUS, MONEYER P. PETRONIUS TURPILIANUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Denarius, Rome, c. 19 BC, moneyer Turpilianus, 3.70g. BM-29, Paris-157, C-494 (20 Fr.), RIC-299. Obv: CAESAR - AVGVSTVS Head bare r. Rx: TV RPILIA[NVS] - III VIR Tarpeia, long-haired, facing, half buried by shields, hands raised. Some very minor porosity. Toned EF......................................................... 2000 ROMAN IMPERIAL SILVER 183. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Lugdunum, 2 BC-4 AD, Denarius, 3.88g. BM519, C-43, Paris-1651, RIC-207. Obv: CAESAR AVGV[STVS] - DIVI F PATER PATRIAE Head laureate r. Rx: C L CAESARE[S] in exergue, AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT around, Gaius and Lucius Caesars standing holding honorary shields and spears, ladle and lituus above. Cost $7.00 c. 1955, according to collector’s envelope. Excellent portrait. Toned EF.................................................. 650 184. TIBERIUS; 14-37 AD, Lugdunum, Denarius, 3.86g. BM-42, Paris-18, C-16, cf. RIC-28. Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI - AVG F AVGVSTVS Head laureate r. Rx: PONTIF - MAXIM Livia seated r. holding spear and branch, throne has decorated legs, two lines below. Unusually good portrait of Tiberius which seems exceptionally realistic, showing an utterly lifelike nose; perhaps the die cutter had actually seen or met Tiberius in Italy or Gaul! Struck on a very broad flan with pleasant, dark toning..

Near Mint State...................................................................................................... 1250 185. TIBERIUS; 14-37 AD, Lugdunum, Denarius, 3.29g. BM-42; Paris-18; Giard, Lyon-146; C-16, cf. RIC-28. Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI - [AVG] F AVGVSTVS Head laureate r. Rx: PONTI[F] - [M]AXIM Livia seated r. holding spear and branch, throne has decorated legs, two lines below. Some porosity. EF.............................. 385 186. CALIGULA; 37-41 AD, Lugdunum, 37-8 AD, Denarius, 3.62g. BM-19, Paris-15, C-2 (25 Fr.), RIC-18 (R2). Obv: C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT Laureate head of Caligula r. Rx: GERMANICVS CAES P C CAES AVG GERM Bare head of Germanicus r. These dies do not seem to be illustrated in Giard’s Monnayage…de Lyon. Minor porosity with an old line on Germanicus’ forehead, but still a detailed portrait of Caligula. Fine....................................................................................... 1100

187. NERO; 54-68 AD, Rome, 66-7 AD, Denarius, 3.29g. BM-96, C-318, RIC-67 (R).

Obv: IMP NERO CAESA[R] - AVGVSTVS Head laureate r. Rx: SALVS in exergue, Salus seated l., resting l. elbow on armrest and holding patera with r. hand. gVF / Fine.......................................................................................................................... 400 188. GALBA; 68-69 AD, Rome, Denarius, 2.36g. Paris-106, pl. VII (same rev. die); C-330 (12 Fr.); BMC-p. 315, * note (citing Cohen); RIC-234 (R2). Obv: IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG P M Head laureate r. Rx: VICTORIA - P R Victory of the Roman People standing l. on globe, holding wreath and palm. Ex Pegasi A20, lot 429. Rare with this obverse legend: only one specimen in Reka Devnia hoard. Some porosity and irregularity of the surface. VF............................................................. 400 189. OTHO; 69 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.11g. BM-6, Paris-22, C-9 (12 Fr.), RIC-19 (R2).

Obv: IMP OTHO CAES[AR] AVG TR P Head bare r. Rx: PONT - MAX Aequitas standing l. holding scales and scepter. Rare second issue of reign, comprising five types all with reverse legend PONT MAX. Large irregular flan, but full name. It seems somewhat strange that people like to see the full name of Otho on his coins when the portrait of the only emperor to wear a wig is definitely always him and no one else. VF / Fine................................................................................................... 700 190. OTHO; 69 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.22g. BM-22, Paris-19, C-27 (30 Fr.), RIC-14 (R3). Obv: IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P Head bare r. Rx: VICTORIA OTHONIS Victory advancing r. holding wreath and palm branch. Rare reverse type, appearing on only one of the 47 denarii of Otho in the Reka Devnia hoard, and rated 30 francs by Cohen compared to 12 francs for the commonest Otho reverse types.

Bold Fine............................................................................................................... 1400 Exceptional Portrait 191. VITELLIUS; 69 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.17g. BM-34, Paris-71, C-72, RIC-107.

Obv: [A VITE]LLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P Head laureate r. Rx: PONT - MAXIM Vesta, veiled, seated r. holding patera and scepter. it is extremely unusual to find such a fine portrait of Vitelius on a mere denarius. This artistic quality is normally reserved for sestertii. EF / VF................................................................................ 1300 192. VESPASIAN; 69-79 AD, Rome, 70 AD, Denarius, 3.27g. RIC-2 (C2), BM-35, Paris-23, C-226 (5 Fr.). Obv: IMP CAESAR [VE]SPASIANVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: IVDAEA in exergue, Mourning Jewess seated r. on ground beside trophy.

Excellent portrait. EF / VF....................................................................................... 900 193. VESPASIAN; 69-79 AD, Rome, 70 AD, Denarius, 3.04g. RIC-2 (C2), BM-35, Paris-23, C-226 (5 Fr.). Obv: IMP CAESAR V[ESPASI]ANVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: IVDAEA in exergue, Mourning Jewess seated r. on ground beside trophy.

Fine.......................................................................................................................... 400 194. VESPASIAN; 69-79 AD, Rome, 70 AD, Denarius, 3.37g. RIC-2 (C2), BM-35, Paris-23, C-226 (5 Fr.). Obv: [IMP CAES]AR VESPASIANVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: IVDAEA in exergue, Mourning Jewess seated r. on ground beside trophy.

Fine.......................................................................................................................... 525 195. VESPASIAN; 69-79 AD, Rome, 71 AD, Denarius, 2.94g. BM-48, Paris-35, C-42, RIC-42 (R). Obv: IMP CAES VE - SP AVG P M Head laureate r. Rx: AVGVR / PON MAX above and below four sacrificial implements: ladle, whisk, pitcher, lituus. Purchased for $4.00 from Hesperia Art, c. 1955, according to collector’s envelope. Rare variant with PON MAX in reverse legend, repeating the P M from obverse legend: only one specimen in Reka Devnia hoard. In the later, much commoner variant of the same type, PON MAX was replaced by TRI POT. Toned Fine.......................................................................................................................... 200 196. TITUS; 79-81 AD, Rome, 80 AD, Denarius, 3.13g. RIC-115 (C2), BM-43, Paris-37, C-303 (2 Fr.). Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M Head laureate r. Rx: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P Elephant standing l. Fine / VF........................... 200 197. DOMITIAN; 81-96 AD, Rome, 81 AD, Denarius, 3.44g. RIC-4 (C), BM-1, Paris-4, RSC-554. Obv: IMP CAESAR - DOMITIANVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: TR P - COS VII Winged thunderbolt on seat with fringed seat cover hanging down. Ex Gemini X, 13 January 2013, lot 805 (6 coins, Harry N. Sneh Collection). Rare first issue of Domitian’s reign not yet calling him P P or recording his designation to the consulship in 82. aEF............................................................................................. 270 198. DOMITIAN; 81-96 AD, Rome, Sept. 95-Sept. 96 AD, Denarius, 3.03g. RIC-788 (C2), BM-231, Paris-207, C-293. Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG - GERM P M TR P XV Head laureate r. Rx: IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P Minerva fighting r. on capital of rostral column, owl at her feet. Acquired c. 1955 for $3.00, according to collector’s envelope. Toned aEF............................................................................ 325 Final Issue 199. DOMITIAN; 81-96 AD, Rome, 96 AD, Denarius, 3.24g. BM-237, Paris-210, C-294 (3 Fr.), RIC-791 (C). Obv: TR P XV. Rx: IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P Minerva Victrix, winged, flying l., holding javelin and round shield. Rare denarius type of Domitian’s final year. Only one specimen in Reka Devnia hoard; none in Berk photofile. Toned Choice EF.......................................................................... 800 200. NERVA; 96-98 AD, Rome, 97 AD, Denarius, 3.32g. BM-24, Paris-13, C-6, RIC-13.

Obv: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III Head laureate r. Rx: AEQVITAS AVGVST Aequitas standing l. holding scales and cornucopia. VF....................... 285 201. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, c. 104 AD, Denarius, 3.34g. Woytek, MIR-189bA (39 spec.); BM-179; RSC-529a; Paris-198; RIC-218. Obv: IMP 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 Mourning Dacia in peaked cap seated r. on shield, l. knee raised and l. foreleg crossing over r. leg, supporting head with l. arm which rests on l. knee, placing r. hand on end of shield behind her, end of cloak draped over r. thigh and hanging in front of shield, curved sword below. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Berk 146, 29 November 2005, lot 403. aEF........................................................................................................................... 200 202. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, c. 107-8 AD, Denarius, 3.35g. Woytek, MIR-268bC1 (140 spec.); BM-358; C-98; RIC-147. Rx: [COS V P] P SPQR OPTIMO PRINC Trophy of Dacian arms with shields, two curved swords, and two spears at base.

From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Berk 146, 29 November 2005, lot 424. EF................................................................................................................... 200 203. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, 112-3 AD, Denarius, 3.10g. BM-445, Paris-674, C-497 (10 Fr.), RIC-291, Woytek-394b (148 spec.). Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P Bust laureate r. with fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI Statue of Trajan holding spear and Victory on horseback l. Acquired c. 1955 from Hesperia Art for $3.50, according to collector’s envelope. Apparently showing the famous equestrian statue of Trajan in his Forum, no remains of which have survived although its base was recently discovered. Toned gVF.......................................................................................... 385 204. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Rome, c. 119-23 AD, Denarius, 3.43g. BM-120, RSC1063a, RIC-69. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN - HADRIANVS AVG Bust laureate r., fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: P M TR P - COS III Minerva fighting r. with spear and shield, aegis on breast and hanging down behind her. aEF. ............................................................................................................................... 375 205. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Rome, c. 131 AD, Denarius, 3.29g. BM-624, C-712 (10 Fr.), RIC-240. Obv: HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P Bust laureate r., fold of cloak on front shoulder. Rx: FELICITATI above, AVGVSTI below, Galley l. with Hadrian under roof and rudder at stern, seven rowers, and small sail on slanted mast at prow.

VF............................................................................................................................ 350 206. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Rome, c. 132 AD, Denarius, 3.41g. BM-801, C-100, RIC-297. Obv: HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P Head laureate r. Rx: AEGYPTOS Egypt reclining l. on basket and holding sistrum, ibis at her feet. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired in April 1997. VF..................................................... 200 207. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Rome, c. 132 AD, Denarius, 3.16g. BM-846, C-822 (5 Fr.), RIC-305. Obv: HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P Head bare r. Rx: HISPANIA Hispania reclining l. holding branch, rabbit at her feet. Acquired for $4.00 from

Hesperia Art in 1955, according to collector’s envelope. Flan defect below AN of HISPANIA. Toned EF............................................................................................. 425 208. FAUSTINA I, DIVA; Died 140 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.65g. BM-435, C-108, RIC368. Obv: DIVA - FAVSTINA Bust draped r. Rx: AVGVSTA Vesta, veiled, standing l. holding ladle in r. hand and Palladium away from body in l. hand. EF / VF..... 195 209. FAUSTINA I, DIVA; Died 141 AD, Denarius, Rome, 3.24g. BM-454, C-131 (5 Fr.), RIC-377. Rx: AVGVSTA Throne, on which wreath, scepter leans against throne. gVF............................................................................................................ 200 210. FAUSTINA I, DIVA; Died 140 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.50g. BM-473, C-175, RIC-384. Obv: DIVA - FAVSTINA Bust draped r. Rx: CONSECR - ATIO Peacock standing r., head l., on scepter with knobs on both ends. From the Philip Ashton Collection, ex Berk 149, 24 May 2006, lot 325. Strack-453 is clearly right to say that the peacock in this type is standing on a scepter, since the knobs at the ends of the scepter are clearly rendered e.g. on the aureus BM-471, pl. 10.10 and on the present denarius. Cohen, followed by RIC and BMC, says peacock walking r., misinterpreting the scepter as a groundline. EF.................................................... 300 211. LUCIUS VERUS; 161-169 AD, Rome, 166 AD, Denarius, 3.48g. RIC-546, C-123 (6 Fr.), BM-416. Obv: L VERVS AVG ARM - PARTH MAX Head laureate r. Rx: LIB AVG III TR P VI COS II Liberalitas standing l. holding coin counter and cornucopia. Rare: only one specimen in Reka Devnia hoard. VF / Fine............... 120 212. LUCILLA; Rome, Denarius, 2.80g. BM-333, C-7, RIC-759. Obv: LVCILLA AVGVSTA Bust draped r. Rx: CONCORDIA Concordia seated l. holding patera and cornucopia. From the Philip Ashton Collection, ex Berk 135, 10 December 2003, lot 231. Exceptional portrait. EF................................................................................... 325 Restoration of Mark Antony 213. MARCUS AURELIUS AND LUCIUS VERUS, RESTORING MARK ANTONY; Rome, Denarius, 3.45g. BM-500, RIC-443, C-83 (Mark Antony, 10 Fr.). Obv: ANTONIVS AVGVR above, IIIVIR RPC in exergue, galley l. with four oarsmen, in stern emperor seated l. raising r. hand. Rx: ANTONINVS ET VERVS AVG REST around, LEG - VI across field, Legionary eagle with eagle turned r. between two standards, Victory standing l. atop the standard on r. The seated emperor in the stern of the galley is an interesting addition on some specimens of this restored type, which was not present on the original denarii struck by Mark Antony. Because of lack of space the G of LEG in reverse legend had to be engraved overlapping the shaft of the legionary eagle. As suggested by Mommsen, Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus probably restored Mark Antony’s legionary denarius because the silver content of their own denarii had now fallen to the point where it was profitable to recall and melt down Antony’s denarii and to reissue them as a greater number of their own. That point had not been reached under Trajan; therefore Trajan did not restore Antony’s legionary denarius and, we may presume, did not recall and reissue them. EF.................................................................................... 1600 214. MARCUS AURELIUS AS CAESAR; 139-161 AD, Rome, 145-7 AD, Denarius, 3.41g. BM-594, C-110, RIC-429a. Obv: AVRELIVS CAE - SAR AVG PII F Head bare r. Rx: COS - II Honos standing l. holding branch and cornucopia. Exceptional portrait. Mint State................................................................................................... 575 215. MARCUS AURELIUS AS CAESAR; 139-161 AD, Rome, c. 149 AD, Denarius, 2.51g. BM-698, C-628 corr., RIC-446. Obv: AVRELIVS CAE - SAR AVG PII F Head bare r. Rx: TR POT III - COS II Providentia standing l. leaning on column, extending r. hand above globe on ground and holding transverse scepter in l. BMC says “vertical scepter”, but the scepter is also sometimes shown diagonally, as on our coin. gVF............................................................................................................... 325 216. MARCUS AURELIUS; 161-180 AD, Rome, 166 AD, Denarius, 3.22g. RIC-159, C-435, BM-401. Obv: M ANTONINVS AVG - ARM PARTH MAX Head laureate r. Rx: PAX in exergue, TR P XX IMP - IIII COS III around, Pax standing l. holding branch and cornucopia. Minor iridescent toning. Near Mint State......................... 425 217. MARCUS AURELIUS; 161-180 AD, Rome, 176 AD, Denarius, 3.07g. BM-661, C-588 corr., RIC-348. Obv: M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARM Head laureate r.

Rx: SECVRIT PVB TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III Securitas seated l., naked to waist, raising drapery over head with r. hand and resting l. arm on side of throne. Scarce: 12 specimens in Reka Devnia hoard . Mint State.................................................... 575 218. MARCUS AURELIUS, DIVUS; Died 180 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.09g. BM20, C-91, RIC-273. Obv: DIVVS M AN - TONINVS PIVS Head bare r. Rx: CONSECRATIO Eagle standing r. on shield or globe, head l. Highest point of eagle’s breast flatly struck. Mint State..................................................................... 450 219. COMMODUS; 177-192 AD, Rome, 181 AD, Denarius, 2.78g. BM-57, C-810, RIC-13. Obv: M COMMODVS - ANTONINVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: TR P VI - IMP - IIII - COS III P P Aequitas standing l. holding scales and cornucopia. Scarce: only eight specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. EF................................................... 200 220. COMMODUS; 177-192 AD, Rome, 192 AD, Denarius, 3.14g. BM-343, C-195 (5 Fr.), RIC-253. Obv: L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL Bust r. of Commodus as Hercules wearing lionskin. Rx: Bow, club, and quiver, inscription HERCVLI ROMANO AVG, “To the Emperor, the Roman Hercules”. Rare: only four specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. VF..................................................................................... 425 221. PERTINAX; 193 AD, Rome, 193 AD, Denarius, 3.20g. BM-13, Cohen-43 (50 Fr.), RIC-11a (R2). Obv: [I]MP [C]AES P HELV - PERTIN AVG Head laureate r.

Rx: PROVID - DEOR COS II The Human Race standing l., raising both forearms towards star in field. Ex Gemini XII, 11 January 2015, lot 380. Strong portrait. EF....

1500 222. PERTINAX; 193 AD, Rome, Denarius, 2.77g. BM-19, C-33 (60 Fr.), RIC-8a. Obv: IMP CAES P HELV - PERTIN AVG Head laureate r. Rx: OPI DIVIN T - R P COS II Ops seated l. holding two wheat ears. aVF............................................................ 885 Lifelike Portrait 223. PERTINAX; 193 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.14g. BM-19, C-33 (60 Fr.), RIC-8a. Obv: IMP CAES P HELV - PERTIN AVG Head laureate r. Rx: OPI DIVIN - TR P COS II Ops seated l. holding two wheat ears. Extremely good portrait showing real lifelike detail. The reign was long enough that the die engraver could have seen the ill-fated emperor. EF / VF................................................................................................... 1875 Didia Clara 224. DIDIA CLARA; Rome, Denarius, 2.52g. BM-14, C-2 (300 Fr.), RIC-10 (R3). Obv: DIDIA CLA - RA AVG Bust draped r. Rx: HILA - R - T - EMPOR Hilaritas standing l. holding long palm and cornucopia. Ex Helios 2, 25 November 2008, lot 321. Rare.

The Reka Devnia hoard contained only two denarii of this lady, compared to 11 of Didius Julianus and around 60 of Pertinax. EF................................................... 2750 225. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Rome, 201-2 AD, Denarius, 3.20g. BM330, C-205, RIC-265. Obv: SEVERVS - PIVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: FVNDAT - OR - PACIS Severus, togate and veiled, standing l. holding branch and roll. Cost $1.25 c. 1955, according to collector’s envelope. VF............................................. 90 226. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Rome, 208 AD, Denarius, 3.28g. BM-559, C-501, RIC-216. Obv: SEVERVS - PIVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: P M TR P X VI - COS III P P Jupiter stepping l., looking r., brandishing thunderbolt and holding scepter. Some iridescent toning. Mint State............................................................ 240 227. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Rome, 215 AD, Denarius, 3.13g. BM-103, C-302, RIC-251. Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM Head laureate r. Rx: P M TR P XVIII - COS IIII P P Aesculapius standing r., head l., holding serpent-wreathed staff, globe at feet. Mint State......................................................................................... 200 228. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Rome, 216 AD, Antoninianus, 5.78g. BM-170, C-358, RIC-281a. Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM Bust radiate, draped r. Rx: P M TR P XVIIII COS IIII P P Sol standing r., head l., raising r. hand and holding globe in l. VF......................................................................................................... 100 229. CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Rome, 201 AD, Denarius, 3.16g. BM-262, C-175, RIC-54b. Obv: ANTONINVS - PIVS AVG Bust laureate, draped r. Rx: PART MAX

230.

231.

232.

233.

234.

235.

236.

237.

238.

239.

240.

241.

242.

243.

244.

245.

246.

247.

248.

PONT TR P IIII Trophy between two seated captives. Cost $1.50 c. 1955, according to collector’s envelope. The reverse legend names Caracalla Parthicus Maximus for his participation in his father’s Parthian victory. Toned EF.................................. 250 Galley CARACALLA; 198-217 AD, Rome, 202 AD, Denarius, 2.65g. BM-267, C-3 (3 Fr.), RIC-120. Obv: ANTONINVS - PIVS AVG Bust laureate, draped r. Rx: ADVENT AVGG Galley carrying three emperors seated under arch and standing boatswain, rowed l. by four rowers. Scarce: 18 specimens in Reka Devnia hoard.

The reverse type commemorates the return of the imperial family to Rome from the East late in 202 AD. Exceptional quality. EF.......................................................... 450 PLAUTILLA; Rome, 202 AD, Denarius, 2.95g. BM-406, C-21, RIC-362. Obv: PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE Bust draped r. Rx: PROPAGO IMPERI Caracalla and Plautilla clasping hands. EF................................................................................... 250 GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Rome, 203 AD, Denarius, 3.31g. BM-220, RSC-38a, RIC-9a. Obv: P SEPT GETA - CAES PONT Bare-headed, draped bust r. Rx: FELICITAS - PVBLICA Felicitas standing l. holding short caduceus and cornucopia. gVF.................................................................................................... 100 MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, 217 AD, Antoninianus, 4.23g. BM-7, RIC63, bust var. of C-20 (12 Fr.). Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: FELICITAS TEMPORVM Felicitas standing l. holding short caduceus and scepter. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Alex Malloy, May 2000. Rare denomination for Macrinus, who only struck antoniniani during about the first month of his reign. VF........................... 350 MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, 217 AD, Denarius, 2.89g. BM-9, RIC-62, C-19 corr. (6 Fr.). Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: FELICITAS TEMPORVM Felicitas standing l. holding short caduceus and scepter. From the Philip Ashton Collection, ex Berk 132, 14 May 2003, lot 492. aEF.................................................................................................. 300 MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, c. September 217 AD, Denarius, 2.90g. Cf. BM31 (long beard), RSC-55a, RIC-15. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front, beard medium. Rx: PONTIF - MAX TR P COS P P Jupiter standing l. holding thunderbolt and scepter. Probably a mule from an old obverse die: the emperor’s beard is usually long with this reverse legend. aEF........................................................................................................................... 200 MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, Later 217 AD, Denarius, 3.26g. BM-35, C-65, RIC-21. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front, with long beard. Rx: PONTIF MAX TR P COS P P Felicitas standing l. holding long caduceus and cornucopia. From the Philip Ashton Collection, ex Berk 132, 14 May 2003, lot 493. aEF............................................ 300 MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, 218 AD, Denarius, 3.59g. BM-54, C-87, RIC35. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: PONTIF MAX TR P II COS P P Securitas standing l., leaning on column, legs crossed, and holding scepter. From the Philip Ashton Collection, purchased from Pegasi, August 2014. Scarce with titles TR P II COS: five specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. aEF.................................................................................... 300 ELAGABALUS (218-222 AD); Rome, 220 AD, Denarius, 2.92g. BM-199, C-19 (2 Fr.), RIC-63. Obv: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Bust laureate, draped r. Rx: CONSERVATOR - AVG Sol advancing l., star in l. field. From the Philip Ashton Collection, ex Berk 137, 31 March 2004, lot 383. Scarce: 11 specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. The title “Preserver of the Emperor”, which also accompanies the type Stone of Emesa in Quadriga on an aureus, shows that the Greco-Roman sun god not only on this denarius, but also on the common similar denarii of Elagabalus with dated reverse legends of 219-221 AD, must represent the emperor’s Syrian god Elagabalus. Mint State........................................................................................... 200 ELAGABALUS; 218-222 AD, Denarius, Rome, 221-2 AD, 2.93g. BM-225, C-246 (3 Fr.), RIC-131. Obv: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Portrait bearded and with “horn”. Rx: SACERD DEI SOLIS ELAGAB Emperor in Syrian priestly dress sacrificing r. at altar; star in field r. aEF................................................................. 140 ELAGABALUS (218-222 AD); 218-222 AD, Rome, 221 AD, Denarius, 2.94g.

BM-256, C-196 corr., RIC-46. Obv: IMP ANTONINVS - PIVS AVG Bust draped r., seen from front, with “horn”. Rx: P M TR P IIII COS III P P Emperor in Syrian priestly dress sacrificing l. at altar and holding club, star in l. field (with 8 rays, the top middle ray longer than the others). Toned Mint State..................................... 200 Stone of Emesa ELAGABALUS (218-222 AD); 218-222 AD, Eastern Mint, 218-9 AD, Denarius, 3.33g. BM-284, C-268 (25 Fr.), RIC-195 (R2). Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: S - ANCT DEO SOLI around, ELAGABAL in exergue (“To Elagabalus, the holy Sun God”), Stone of Emesa, decorated with eagle and shaded by four parasols, in wagon drawn right by four horses. A rare type commemorating the holy stone which was the cult image of Emesa’s sun god, and which the emperor brought with him from Syria to Rome. The Reka Devnia hoard probably contained five specimens of our coin, four now in Sofia that are misreported as C-267 and one now in Varna misreported as C-266. This rare coin shows a chariot bearing the Stone of Emesa, which most likely was a meteorite. aEF. ............................................................................................................................. 2750 JULIA PAULA; Rome, 220 AD, Denarius, 2.49g. BM-172, RSC-6a, Eauze Hoard-376 (29 spec.), RIC-211. Obv: IVLIA PAVLA AVG Bust draped r. showing later coiffure with small bun. Rx: CONCORDIA Concordia seated l. holding patera, star in l. field. Some minor porosity, but this coin is of exceptional quality otherwise.

Struck on a very broad flan. Mint State................................................................... 485 Rare Caesar SEVERUS ALEXANDER AS CAESAR; 221-222 AD, Rome, Denarius, 2.23g.

BM-264, C-65 (20 Fr.), RIC-2 (Rare). Obv: M AVR ALEXANDER CAES Draped bust r. with bare head. Rx: INDVLGENTIA AVG Spes advancing l. holding flower and raising skirt. Rare: only four specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. The unusual combination of Spes reverse type with Indulgentia legend highlights Elagabalus’ indulgence in raising his cousin to the Caesarship and the prospect of becoming emperor, a favor that he almost immediately regretted. This is a rather rare coin of Severus Alexander when for a brief time he was Caesar, thus heir apparent. gVF / VG................................................................................................................. 385 MAXIMINUS I THRAX; 235-238 AD, Rome, 235-6 AD, Denarius, 2.49g.

BM-86, RIC-13, C-77. Obv: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed, with transitional second to third portrait. Rx: PROVIDE - NTIA AVG Providentia standing l. holding wand over globe and cornucopia. Toned Mint State. ............................................................................................................................... 200 MAXIMINUS I THRAX; 235-238 AD, Rome, 236-8 AD, Denarius, 2.96g. BM144, C-37, RIC-19. Obv: with GERM, third portrait. Rx: PAX - AVGVSTI Pax standing l. holding branch and transverse scepter. Cost $1.25 c. 1955, according to collector’s envelope. Toned Mint State................................................................. 185 PUPIENUS; 238 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 5.12g. BM-82, C-2 (10 Fr.), RIC-9b.

Obv: IMP CAES PVPIEN MAXIMVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: Clasped hands, legend AMOR MVTVVS AVGG, “The mutual love of the two emperors”. From the Philip Ashton Collection, ex Berk 141, 5 January 2005, lot 327.

EF............................................................................................................................. 800 GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Rome, 238-9 AD, Antoninianus, 3.89g. RIC-5, C-357. Obv: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: VICTO - RIA AVG Victory advancing l. holding wreath and palm. From the Philip Ashton Collection, bought from Universal, October 2001. Exceptional portrait. Mint State................................................................................................... 100 GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Rome, 240 AD, Denarius, 2.45g. RIC-113, C-120.

Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx:

LAETITI - A AVG.N. Laetitia standing l. holding wreath and anchor. Mint State.175 249. TREBONIANUS GALLUS; 251-253 AD, Branch Mint, Antoninianus, 4.87g.

RIC-71, C-76. Obv: IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: PAX - AETERNA Pax standing l. holding branch and transverse scepter.

Mint State................................................................................................................ 350 Diana 250. CLAUDIUS II GOTHICUS; 268-270 AD, Antioch, Antoninianus, 3.74g. RIC203, C-67 (2 Fr.). Obv: IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: DIANAE - VICTR Diana standing r. holding bow and drawing arrow from quiver, before her stag standing r. and looking back at her, H = officina 8 in exergue.

It is quite unusual to find an image of Diana on the reverse of a Roman coin. EF. 500 251. POSTUMUS; 260-268 AD, 263-5 AD, Antoninianus, 3.78g. Cunetio-2404 (705 spec.), RIC-75. Obv: No hair curls on temple. Rx: MONETA AVG Moneta standing l. holding scales and cornucopia. EF / VF............................................................. 100 252. TACITUS; 275-276 AD, Lugdunum, Antoninianus, 3.74g. Bastien-78 (82 spec.), RIC-65, Paris-1465. Obv: IMP C L TACITVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: TEMPORVM FELICITAS Felicitas standing l. holding long caduceus and cornucopia, officina letter A=1 and issue mark A in field. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Pegasi, November 2016. Mint State..... 200 LATE ROMAN SILVER AND SILVERED BRONZE 253. DIOCLETIAN; 284-305 AD, Rome, c. 295-7 AD, Argenteus, 2.72g. RIC-40a (S ), officina B=2; RSC-516†g. Obv: DIOCLETI - ANVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: VIRTVS - MILITVM Four emperors sacrificing over tripod altar before gate of sixturreted enclosure. From the Philip Ashton Collection, ex Pegasi 20, March 2009, lot 576. aEF................................................................................................................. 500 254. GALERIUS AS CAESAR; 293-305 AD, Rome, c. 295-7 AD, Argenteus, 2.67g.

RIC-42b (S ), officina Γ=3; RSC-219b. Obv: MAXIMIA - NVS CAES Head laureate r. Rx: VIRTVS - MILTVM Four emperors sacrificing over tripod altar before gate of six-turreted enclosure, Γ in exergue. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired on eBay, May 2016. VF.............................................................................................. 250 Quarter Folis 255. MAXIMINUS II AS CAESAR; 305-308 AD, Siscia, Quarter Follis, 1.92g. RIC171b. Obv: Head laureate r. Rx: Genius standing l., holding patera and cornucopia; SIS in exergue. VF................................................................................................. 300 256. LICINIUS II AS CAESAR; 317-324 AD, Siscia, 320 AD, Reduced Follis, 3.51g.

RIC-125, officina Δ=4 (r4). Obv: LICINI - VS IVN NOB CAES Laureate, cuirassed bust l. holding Victory on globe and parazonium. Rx: VIRTVS - EXERCIT Vexillum inscribed VOT / X upright between two seated, bearded captives; in exergue ΔSIS followed by star above crescent; in upper field S on l., F / HL (ligate) on r. Purchased from David P. Herman, May 1989. EF.................................................................. 100 257. CONSTANTINE I; 307-337 AD, London, 319-20 AD, Reduced Follis, 3.28g.

RIC-159 (R1). Obv: IMP CONSTANTI - NVS AG Cuirassed bust l. wearing highcrested helmet, spear over shoulder. Rx: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP Two Victories holding shield inscribed VOT/PR above altar, PLN in exergue. EF...... 145 258. CONSTANTINE I; 307-337 AD, London, 319-20 AD, Reduced Follis, 2.95g.

RIC-159 (r1). Obv: IMP CONSTANT - INVS AG Cuirassed bust l. wearing highcrested helmet, spear over shoulder. Rx: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP Two Victories holding shield inscribed VOT/PR above altar, PLN in exergue.

Mint State................................................................................................................ 145 259. CONSTANTINE I; 307-337 AD, Nicomedia, 328-9 AD, Reduced Follis, 3.07g.

RIC-153, officina B=2 (c1). Obv: CONSTAN - TINVS AVG Head r. wearing triple pearl diadem. Rx: PROVIDEN - TIAE AVGG Camp gate with two turrets, no doors, star above, SMNB in exergue. Silvered Mint State............................................... 225 260. HELENA; Trier, 327-8 AD, Reduced Follis, 3.48g. RIC-508, officina S=2 (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 STRE. Beautiful strike with mirror like images. Mint State..... 250 261. URBS ROMA; Thessalonica, 330-6 AD, Reduced Follis, 1.49g. RIC-187 (c3), officina E=5. Obv: VRBS - ROMA Helmeted bust of Roma l. Rx: Wolf l. suckling twins, two stars above, SMTSE in exergue. EF.................................................... 100 262. VETRANIO; 350 AD, Thessalonica, Centenionalis, 5.05g. RIC-132 (S), officina A=1; C-1 (25 Fr.). Obv: D N VETRAN - IO P F AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: CONCORDIA - MILITVM Emperor standing l., with star above his head, holding two standards topped by Chi Rho banners, .TSA. in exergue, A - B across field. Mint State.............................................................. 475 263. VETRANIO; 350 AD, Siscia, Centenionalis, 6.04g. RIC-283 (S), officina Γ=3; 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; .ΓSIS* in exergue, A in l. field. Mint State..................................................................................................... 500 264. CONSTANTIUS II; 337-361 AD, Arles, 353-360 AD, Reduced Siliqua, 2.12g.

RIC-261=291, officina P=1 (C4); RSC-342-3r. Obv: D N CONSTAN - TIVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: VOTIS / XXX / MVLTIS / XXXX within wreath, PCON in exergue. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Simmons, London, July 2000. Some iridescent toning.

EF............................................................................................................................. 250 265. CONSTANTIUS II; 337-361 AD, Siscia, 355-61 AD, Reduced Siliqua, 2.08g.

RIC-360 (S ). Obv: D N CONSTAN - TIVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: VOTIS / XXX / MVLTIS / XXXX in wreath, SIS in exergue. From the Philip Ashton Collection, ex Pegasi A27, November 2012, lot 630. EF............................................................................................................. 300 266. CONSTANTIUS II; 337-361 AD, Lugdunum, 360-61 AD, Reduced Siliqua, 1.78g.

RIC-210 (C), Bastien-258 (41 spec.), C-259 (6 Fr.). Obv: D N CONSTAN - TIVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: VICTORIA - DD NN AVG Victory advancing l. holding wreath and palm, both wings visible, LVG in exergue. This coin was struck by Julian II after his proclamation as Augustus in Gaul, but while he still recognized Constantius II as joint emperor. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from ArtAncient Ltd., November 2015. Hairline in left reverse field. EF............................................................................................ 300 267. JULIAN II; 360-363 AD, Arles, 360-1 AD, Reduced Siliqua, 2.15g. RIC-296, officina S=2 (C); RSC-157†c. Obv: D N IVLIAN - VS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front, unbearded. Rx: VOTIS / V / MVLTIS / X in wreath, SCON below. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Simmons, London, June 2001. Toned EF.............................................................. 250 268. JOVIAN; 363-364 AD, Heraclea, AE 3, 2.81g. RIC-108 (S), officina A=1. Obv: D N IOVIAN - VS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust l., seen from front.

Rx: VOT V in wreath, HERAC A below. EF....................................................... 285 269. VALENTINIAN I; 364-375 AD, Antioch, 364-7 AD, Siliqua, 1.91g. RIC-7a (S ), RSC-18-19†o. Obv: D N VALENTINI - ANVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: RESTITV - TOR REIP Emperor standing l., head r., holding labarum and Victory on globe, ANT in exergue. From the Philip Ashton Collection, purchased from Pegasi, November 2016. EF......................... 300 270. MAGNUS MAXIMUS; 383-388 AD, Trier, Siliqua, 1.58g. RIC-84b (C), C-20 (10 Fr.). Obv: D N MAG MAX - IMVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: VIRTVS RO - MANORVM Roma seated facing, head l., holding globe and spear, TRPS in exergue. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Trusted Coins, March 2016. VF..................................................... 300 271. MAGNUS MAXIMUS; 383-388 AD, Trier, Siliqua, 1.70g. RIC-84b (C), C-20 (10 Fr.). Obv: D N MAG MAX - IMVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: VIRTVS RO - MANORVM Roma seated facing, head

l., holding globe and spear, TRPS in exergue. From the Philip Ashton Collection, ex Pegasi 34, June 2016, lot 679. VF......................................................................... 300 272. ARCADIUS; 383-408 AD, Mediolanum, 393-4 or c. 402 AD, Siliqua, 1.46g.

RIC IX-32b (R3) = X-1227 (C), RSC-27b. Obv: D N ARCADI - VS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: VIRTVS RO MANORVM Roma seated l. on cuirass, holding Victory on globe and reversed spear, MDPS in exergue. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Alex Malloy, April 1999. EF....................................................................................................... 225 273. HONORIUS; 393-423 AD, Milan, Siliqua, 1.53g. RIC IX-26 (S ) = RIC X-1226 (S ), C-63 (6 Fr.). Obv: D N HONORI - VS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: VOT / V / MVLT / X in wreath, MDPS in exergue. From the Philip Ashton Collection, seller and purchase date not recorded. Mint State.. 300 274. AFRICAN COPY OF HONORIUS SILIQUA; 393-423 AD, Siliqua, 1.52g.

RIC-3801 (S). Obv: [D N H]ONORI - [V]S P F AV[G] Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: [VRBS - ROMA] around, [R]VPS in exergue, Roma seated l. on cuirass, holding Victory on globe and spear. Fine................... 300 GREEK BRONZE 275. SICILY, SYRACUSE; c. 415 BC, AE 17, 4.17g. Calciati II, p. 51, 22; SNG Morcom-682. Obv: Female head l. wearing earrings, hair bound in sphendone. Rx: Wheel of four spokes; ΣYPA in the upper quarters of the wheel, two dolphins with heads downwards in the lower quarters. Beautiful green patination. EF................ 350 276. SICILY, HIERON II; 275-215 BC, AE 27, 19.95g. Calciati-195 RI 1, Grose-2922, Sear-1221 var. Obv: Young diademed head of Hieron l. Rx: Helmeted horseman r., holding spear horizontally in lowered r. hand; N below forelegs of horse, IEPΩNOΣ in exergue. gVF..................................................................................................... 325 277. SICILY, HIERON II; 275-215 BC, AE 27, 16.55g. Calciati-195 RI 22, Sear-1221 var. Obv: Young diademed head of Hieron l. Rx: Helmeted horseman r., holding spear horizontally in lowered r. hand; N below forelegs of horse, [I]EPΩNOΣ in exergue. Superb portrait. EF.................................................................................... 310 278. ZEUGITANIA, CARTHAGE; c. 210-202 BC, AE 21, 6.64g. SNG Cop-353.

Obv: Head of Tanit l. crowned with wreath of wheat ears. Rx: Horse standing r. before palm tree. aEF............................................................................................. 220 279. CRETE, RHAUCUS; c. 330-270 BC, AE 20, 5.81g. Svoronos-17 var. Obv: Head of Poseidon r. Rx: Trident; legend to either side. Very rare city; this legend configuration perhaps unpublished. VF................................................................. 400 280. BITHYNIA, APAMEIA; c. 133-48 BC, AE 21, 4.22g. SNG Cop-194. Obv: Turreted head of Artemis r. Rx: Marsyas advancing r., playing the flute. VF......... 75 281. CYPRUS, MARIUM, STASIOIKOS II; 4th century BC, AE 16, 4.32g.

Destrooper-17, Tziambazis-57. Obv: Shield. Rx: Scalp of lion facing. Very scarce.

VF / EF.................................................................................................................... 110 282. CYPRUS, MARIUM; c. 330-312 BC, AE 10, 1.07g. Destrooper-18, BM-, SNG Cop-. Obv: Head of lion r. Rx: Spearhead. Very scarce. EF.................................. 100 283. CYPRUS, PAPHOS; c. 350-330 BC, AE 14, 3.43g. Destrooper-14, Tziambazis-92.

Obv: Head of Aphrodite l. Rx: Rose. VF................................................................. 90 284. CYPRUS, SALAMIS; c. 330-310 BC, AE 16, BM-74, Tziambazis-130; both as Evagoras II. Obv: Head of Athena l. Rx: Prow l. gVF.......................................... 100 285. PONTUS, AMISUS; c.100-85 BC, AE 27, 21.66g. SNG BM-1135, SNG Cop-131.

Obv: Head r., wearing bashlyk. Rx: Quiver and unstrung bow; AMIΣOY across fields. Exceptional for issue. EF.............................................................................. 500 286. QUASI-AUTONOMOUS; Termessos Major, Pisidia, 2nd-3rd cent. AD, AE 23.5, 10.74g. SNG Paris-2167 (same dies). Obv: TEP - MHCCEΩN Helmeted, cuirassed bust of Zeus Solymeus r. Rx: TΩN MEI - Z - ONΩN Hermes standing l. holding patera and short caduceus. Because of its virtually impregnable position on a natural platform near a pass in the Taurus Mountains, Termessus Major was granted autonomy by the Romans and, with Athens, was one of only two Greek cities that during the long period of Roman domination never placed a portrait of the reigning emperor on its coins. EF........................................................................................ 375 287. PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY II; 285-246 BC, AE 27-28, Diobol, 16.57g.

CPE-B166 ff. Obv: Laureate head of Zeus r. Rx: ΠTOΛEMAIOY - BAΣIΛEΩΣ Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt, wings spread, Galatian shield and monogram to l., unclear control mark (or none) between eagle’s legs. EF...................................... 300 288. PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY II; 285-246 BC, AE 27-28, Diobol, 16.79g.

CPE-B177. Obv: Laureate head of Zeus r. Rx: ΠTOΛEMAIOY - BAΣIΛEΩΣ Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt, wings spread, Galatian shield and monogram to l., o between eagle’s legs. EF........................................................................................ 300 289. PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY III; 246-222 BC. Alexandria, AE 38-39, 44.32g.

CPE-B366, SNG Cop-224, Svoronos-974. Obv: Diademed, horned head of Zeus Ammon r. Rx: ΠTOΛEMAIOY - BAΣIΛEΩΣ Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt, head r., cornucopia bound with royal diadem on eagle’s shoulder; between legs, E. VF............................................................................................................................ 400 290. PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY III; 246-222 BC. Alexandria, AE 34, 36.94g.

CPE-B393, SNG Cop-189, Svoronos-1003 (11 spec.). Obv: Diademed, horned head of Zeus Ammon r. Rx: ΠTOΛEMAIOY - BAΣIΛEΩΣ Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt, cornucopia bound with royal diadem in l. field. EF.......................... 675 Cyprus Paphos 291. PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY III; 246-222 BC. Cyprus, Paphos, AE 16, Dichalkon, 3.55g. CPE-B442, Svoronos-843. Obv: Diademed, horned head of Zeus Ammon r. Rx: ΠTOΛEMAIOY - BAΣIΛEΩΣ Eagle with closed wings standing l. on thunderbolt, lotus blossom in l. field. VF / EF....................................................... 200 Paphos 292. PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY VI; 180-145 BC. Paphos, before 168 BC, AE 25-26, 13.95g. Svoronos-1398; SNG Cop-294; Lorber, SNR 80, 2001, Series VI.3. Obv: Diademed and horned head of Zeus Ammon r. Rx: ΠTOΛEMAIOY - BAΣIΛEΩΣ Eagle with closed wings standing l. on thunderbolt, lotus before, EYΛ between eagle’s legs, rectangular anchor countermark behind eagle. Struck before 168 BC, if Lorber is correct to suggest that the Seleucid anchor countermark on many coins of this series was probably applied by the Seleucid king Antiochus IV after he briefly captured Cyprus from the Ptolemies in 168 BC; he may have transported a large quantity of captured Ptolemaic bronzes back to Antioch and countermarked them there with the Seleucid anchor . EF......................................................................... 500 293. PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY V, 205-180 BC; AE 28, 16.56g. Sv-1234, SNG Cop247-248, Weiser-130. Obv: Head of Isis r. with long curls and wreath of wheat. Rx: Eagle with wings open standing l. on thunderbolt. Exquisite head of Isis.

Choice EF................................................................................................................ 300 294. JUDAEA, ALEXANDER JANNAEUS; 104-76 BC, Year 25 = 80/79 BCE, Prutah, 1.63g. Hendin-1152a. Obv: Star with eight rays within dotted circle; around, Aramaic inscription “King Alexander, Year 25”. Rx: Anchor with flukes upward within circle; around, Greek inscription “of King Alexander”. EF....................... 100 295. JUDAEA, MATTATAYAH ANTIGONUS; 40-37 BCE. 8 Prutah, 12.89g.

Hendin-1162. Obv: Paleo-Hebrew “Mattatayah the High Priest and Council of the Jews” around and between double cornucopia. Rx: Greek inscription “of King Antigonus” around ivy wreath tied with ribbons. EF............................................ 400 296. HEROD I; 40 BC-4 AD, Lepton, 0.92g. Hendin-501. Obv: Cornucopia. Rx: Eagle.

According to Hendin, this is the first coin issued by a Jewish ruler for use by Jews with a graven image on it.. Fine............................................................................ 275 297. ROMAN PROCURATORS, MARCUS AMBIBULUS; 9-12 CE. Year 40 of Augustus=9/10 CE, Prutah, 1.54g. Hendin-1330. Obv: KAICA - POC Ear of barley.

Rx: Palm tree with two branches of dates, flanked by date L - M. aEF.................. 90 298. ROMAN PROCURATORS, PORCIUS FESTUS; 59/60-62 CE. Year 5 of Nero=58/59 CE, Prutah, 2.40g. Hendin-1351. Obv: NEP / WNO / C within wreath.

Rx: LE KA[IC] - APOC Upright palm branch. EF............................................... 115

299. JUDAEA, FIRST REVOLT; Year 2=67/68 CE, Prutah, 2.92g. Hendin-1360. Obv: Amphora. Rx: Vine branch and leaf. VF............................................................... 100 300. JUDAEA, THE JEWISH WAR; 66-70 AD, Year 3=68/9 CE, Prutah, 1.94g.

Hendin-1363. Obv: Amphora with lid, “Year Three”. Rx: Vine leaf on branch, “The Freedom of Zion”. VF........................................................................................... 250 301. JEWISH REVOLT; Year 4=69/70 CE, 1/8 Shekel, 3.60g. Hendin-1369. Obv: Chalice with pearled rim; Hebrew around (to the redemption of Zion); Rx: Lulav flanked by an etrog on either side surrounded by Hebrew (Year 4). VF............... 125 302. JUDAEA, THE BAR KOKHBA WAR; Year 2=133/4 AD, AE 25, 9.35g.

Hendin-1408, Milderberg-74 (O6/R38, 10 spec.). Obv: Palm tree with seven branches and two bunches of dates, Hebrew inscription “Shim’on”. Rx: Vine leaf on tendril, Hebrew inscription “Year 2 of the Freedom of Israel”. EF....................... 450 REPUBLICAN BRONZE Volaterrae 303. ETRURIA, VOLATERRAE; 230-220 BC, Sextans, 25.37g. Vecchi, ICC-140, Haeberlin-pl. 84, 8-9. Obv: Beardless janiform head, wearing pointed cap. Rx: Club and two pellets, Etruscan legend velaθri around. Rare; only one on Coin Archives.

This coin is quite rare and is usually poorly made. VG / Fine+.............................. 485 304. CLEOPATRA AND MARK ANTONY; Chalcis, Chalcidice, Cleopatra’s Egyptian year 21 and Phoenician year 6 = 32/1 BC, AE 19, 6.03g. RPC-4771 (17 spec., “not a full listing”). Obv: [BACIΛICCH]C KΛEOΠA - TPAC Bust of Cleopatra r. Rx: ETOYC KA TOY KA[I S ΘEAC NEWTEPAC] Bare head of Antony r. With good portraits of both rulers, and Cleopatra’s full name legible on the obverse. VF.............................................................................................................. 850 IMPERIAL BRONZE Magnificent Portrait 305. CALIGULA; 37-41 AD, Rome, 37-8 AD, As, 10.90g. BM-46, C-27, Paris-54, RIC-38. Obv: C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT Head bare l. Rx: VESTA S - C Vesta seated l. holding patera and scepter. This is a magnificent portrait of a less than magnificent individual. Mottled green patination. Mint State......... 2000 306. CALIGULA; 37-41 AD, Corinth, Corinthia, AE 18.5-21, 8.86g. RPC-1173, BCD405. Obv: Bare head of Caligula r., legend weak. Rx: Pegasus flying r., COR and [M BELLIO PROC]VLO IIVIR below. Ex Auctiones E50, 11 September 2016, lot 108.

Green Patination. VF............................................................................................... 350 307. CLAUDIUS I; 41-54 AD, Rome, 41-early 42 AD, As, 10.27g. BM-149, Paris-179, C-84, RIC-100. Obv: without P P. Rx: S - C to l. and r. of Minerva advancing r. brandishing spear, round shield on l. arm. Flawless quality, green patination.

Mint State.............................................................................................................. 1500 308. CLAUDIUS I; 41-54 AD, Cadi, Phrygia, under magistrate Demetrios Artema, AE 18-19, 4.33g. RPC-3062 (29 spec.). Obv: [KΛ]ΑΥΔΙOC - KAICA[P] Head laureate r. Rx: EΠI ΔHMHTPIOY AP[TEM]A KAΔOHNWN Laodicean Zeus standing l. holding eagle and scepter, monogram in lower l. field. The portrait is reminiscent of Caligula, though Cadi had produced no coins for that emperor. Slightly pebbled surface. Reddish brown patination. gVF / Fine....................................................... 150 309. DRUSUS; Rome, 22-3 AD, Sestertius, 25.68g. BM-95, Paris-72, C-1 (60 Fr.), RIC42. Obv: Busts of the twin sons of Drusus, Tiberius Gemellus and Germanicus, on two crossed cornucopias with winged caduceus between; no legend. Rx: DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N PONT TR POT II around large S C. Purchased from Jonathan Kern Olive patination. Bold Fine.................................................... 450 Ex NFA 1978, Possibly H.P. Hall 310. GALBA; 68-69 AD, Sestertius, 27.07g. BM-115, C-297 (4 Fr.), RIC-263 (C), Kraay-277 (A65/P51). Obv: IMP SER GALBA - AVG TR P Bust draped r. wearing oak wreath; from the wreath knot two oak leaves protrude l. into the field. Rx: S P Q R / OB / CIV SER in three lines in oak wreath. Kraay cites two coins from these dies, in Paris and in the H.P. Hall Collection. Our piece, being of excellent quality, and having appeared earlier in NFA V of 1978, might well be the Hall specimen cited by Kraay; to be certain one would have to check Kraay’s plaster cast of the coin in Oxford. Hall’s specimen was apparently no longer in his collection at the time of his death, however, since no such coin was described or illustrated in the Glendining sale of the H.P. Hall collection in 1950.

Ex NFA V, 23-4 February 1978, lot 396

Possibly the Hall Collection piece cited by Kraay-277

This massive sestertius of Galba shows a wonderful, expressive portrait. No doubt the die cutter saw the emperor in real life. Struck on a flawless broad flan with complete lettering and even most of the border of dots on the obverse. Extremely difficult to find a better example. EF................................................................... 12500 311. OTHO; 69 AD, Antiochia ad Orontem, Seleucis and Pieria, AE 26, 12.62g. RPC4318 (14 spec.). Obv: [IMP M OTH]O - CAE AVG (clockwise) Laureate head of Otho r. Rx: Large SC within laurel wreath. aVF................................................... 750 Rome Mint Portrait 312. VITELLIUS; 69 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 26.05g. BMC-p. 377, Paris-92, C-67 (80Fr.), RIC-118. Obv: A VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IMP AVG P M TR P Bust laureate, draped r., seen from side. Rx: PAX - AVGVSTI S - C Pax standing l. holding branch and cornucopia. This is a Rome mint portrait of Vitellius, though with somewhat rough surfaces. EF........................................................................ 3250 313. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Sepphoris, Galilaea, AE 25, 15.70g. RPC-3936 (38 spec.).

Obv: TPAIANOΣ AVTO - KPATΩP EΔΩKEN Head laureate r. Rx: ΣEΠΦΩ PHNΩN in two lines within wreath. Ex Gemini XIII, 6 April 2017, lot 170. The unusual obverse legend, meaning “Trajan the Emperor gave”, records a gift or benefaction from Trajan to the people of Sepphoris, perhaps the provision of these very coins, as suggested by G.F. Hill in BMC. Green patination with yellow earth on surfaces. About EF................................................................................................. 1000 314. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Rome, 196 AD, Sestertius, 19.01g.

BMC-587, C-425 (8 Fr.), RIC-709. Obv: [L S]EPT SEV PE - RT AVG IMP VII Bust laureate, cuirassed r. Rx: P M [TR P I]III COS II P P S - C Fortuna standing l. holding rudder on globe and cornucopia, wheel behind her. Probably from a reverse die whose original date TR P III was altered to TR P IIII: the last stroke of [I]III is squeezed in before the C of COS. This portrait is somewhat worn, but very expressive with excellent facial features.. Bold Fine.............................................. 350 Three Graces 315. SEVERUS ALEXANDER; 222-235 AD, Deultum, Thrace, AE 24, 7.76g.

Draganov-406 (same dies); Jurukova-107 (5 spec.), pl. 8 (rev. only, same die); Varbanov-2251 (same dies). Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Bust laureate, draped r. Rx: COL FL - P - A - C - DEVLT The Three Graces, nude, standing and linking arms, the two outer ones seen from the front, looking l. and r. respectively, and holding flowers in their extended free hands; the central one seen from behind and looking r. Purchased from Pegasi Numismatics. VF.................. 400 316. JULIA MAMAEA; Rome, c. 229 AD, Sestertius, 19.91g. BM-759, C-33, RIC683. Obv: IVLIA MAMA - EA AVGVSTA Bust draped r. wearing stephane. Rx: IVNO AVGVSTAE S C Juno of childbirth seated l. holding flower and infant in swaddling clothes. There are many portraits of Julia Mamaea, but somehow this one is exceptional. EF / VF............................................................................................ 450 Unimprovable Gordian I Africanus 317. GORDIAN I AFRICANUS; 238 AD, Sestertius, Rome, 20.73g. BM-12, C-11 (70 Fr.), RIC-11 (R). Obv: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: SECVRITAS AVGG around, S C in exergue, Securitas seated l. holding scepter. Ex Gemini XII, 11 January 2015, lot 396. Portraits of Gordian I Africanus are scarce but normally available only in VG-Fine, sometimes in VF. This coin is absolutely EF and bears a wonderful portrait of the aged emperor with complete obverse and reverse legends despite not being perfectly round which is typical of the issue. Choice EF........................................................................ 12500

318. URBS ROMA; Cyzicus, c. 332-5 AD, Reduced Follis, 2.21g. RIC-105, officina Δ=4 (r4). Obv: VRBS - ROMA Helmeted bust of Roma l. Rx: She-wolf standing l., suckling twins, two stars above, .SMKΔ in exergue. VF / EF............................... 120 BYZANTINE COPPER 319. JUSTINIAN I; Constantinople, Year 24=550/1 AD, Follis, 16.99g. Berk-218, Sear-163, DO-48b. Obv: Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing, holding cross on globe and shield; cross to r. Rx: Large M; cross above, date across field.

Overstruck on uncertain type. The N in Justinian’s name is engraved backwards.

Green patination.. Choice EF.................................................................................. 325 320. BASIL I AND CONSTANTINE; 367-886 AD. Constantinople, c. 868-870, Follis, 5.06g. DO-8, Sear-1721. Obv: +bASILIOS [S COnST AUGG] Facing half-length figures of Basil and Constantine, each wearing crown and chlamys, and holding labarum between them. Rx: +bASIL / S COnSTA[n] / TInOS S En Θ[O] / bASILEIS / [R]OmAIOn in five lines. gVF............................................................................ 200 321. ANONYMOUS CLASS A3; Class A3, c. 1020-1028 AD, Follis, 10.58g. Sear1818. Obv: Facing bust of Christ wearing halo with cross and holding Gospels with both hands; +EMMANOVHΛ around (mostly off flan), IC - XC across field. Rx: [+IhSUS] / XRISTUS / bASILEU / bASILE, rectangle with dots at corners below. aEF........................................................................................................................... 400 LATE ARRIVALS 418. JUDAEA, FIRST REVOLT; Year 2, 67/68 AD, Shekel, 14.16g. Hendin-1358.

Obv: Ritual chalice, Hebrew inscription around (Year 2, shekel of Israel). Rx: Stem with three pomegranates, Hebrew inscription around (Jerusalem the Holy). Mint State....................................................................................................................... 8750 419. ASIA MINOR, ACHEMENID EMPIRE; c. 485-420 BC, Daric, 8.36g.

Carradice Type IIIb, Group A/B. Obv: Kneeling running king with bow and spear.

Rx: Incuse punch. EF........................................................................................... 2400 420. ASIA MINOR, ACHEMENID EMPIRE; c. 485-420 BC, Daric, 8.34g.

Carradice Type IIIb, Group A/B. Obv: Kneeling running king with bow and spear.

Rx: Incuse punch. EF........................................................................................... 2400

322.

323.

324.

325.

326.

327.

328.

329.

330.

331.

332.

333.

334.

335.

336.

337.

338.

339.

340.

341.

342.

WORLD COINS FRANCE, NAPOLEON III, 1856, A, 100 FRANCS, EF; France, Napoleon III, 1856 A, 100 Francs, EF, Napoleon III. 0.9334 oz. Raised edge.

1350 FRANCE, NAPOLEON III, 1863, BB, 50 FRANCS, EF; France, Napoleon III, 1863 BB, 50 Francs, EF, Napoleon III. 0.4667 oz. Polished. KM# 804.2. 800 FRANCE, LOUIS XVIII, 1814, A, 20 FRANCS, EF; France, Louis XVIII, 1814 A, 20 Francs, EF, Paris mint, KM706.1 325 FRANCE, LOUIS XVIII, 1818, A, 20 FRANCS, VF; France, Louis XVIII, 1818 A, 20 Francs, VF, Paris mint, KM# 712.1. .

300 GREAT BRITAIN, GEORGE III, 1776, 1/2 GUINEA, EF; Great Britain, George III, 1776 1/2 Guinea, EF, George III. Fourth laurate head right. Reverse; Crowned shield of arms. Rose Guinea type based on the shape of the reverse shield. Weak strike at the chin.

300 PERU, 1917, LIBRA, UNC; Peru, 1917 Libra, UNC, Indian/Shield with radiant sun above. 0.2355 oz.

375 SPAIN, FERDINAND VI, 1751, JB, 1/2 ESCUDO, EF; Spain, Ferdinand VI, 1751 JB, 1/2 Escudo, EF, Head right/Crowned arm. Madrid mint, Fr-274; KM-378. Polished.

100 CHINA, KIRIN PROVENCE, ND (1898), 3 MACE 6 CANDAREENS (50 CENTS), VF/EF; China, Kirin Provence, ND (1898) 3 Mace 6 Candareens (50 Cents), VF/EF, Kirin Provence. L&M-511. Dragon reverse 350 EL SALVADOR, REPUBLIC, 1892, CAM, PESO, CH EF/AU; El Salvador, Republic, 1892 CAM, Peso, CH EF/AU, Flag Peso. One-year type.

Most were recalled and melted. KM# 114. Condition much nicer than most. 600 FRANCE, CHARLES VI, ND, BLANC GUENAR, EF; France, Charles VI, ND Blanc Guenar, EF, Charles VI, 1380-1422. Tournai mint. 2.9g. Royal arms/cross quartered with crowns and lis. Mintmark (secret point) at the 16th position. Nicely struck with complete legends. .

200 FRANCE, 1792, A, ECU, VF; France, 1792 A, Ecu, VF, Louis XVI Head left.

Standing Genius writing the Constitution Dav-1335, KM-615.1.

100 GERMAN STATES, MANSFIELD, 1672, ABK, 1/3 THALER, VF; German States, Mansfield, 1672 ABK, 1/3 Thaler, VF, Johann Georg III. 16471710. 1/3 Taler 1672 ABK Eisleben. George on horseback Kills dragon/crowned coat of arms. Tornau 499 65 GERMAN STATES, WUERTTEMBERG, 1875, F, 5 MARKS, VF/EF; German States, Wuerttemberg, 1875 F, 5 Marks, VF/EF, Karl I. Nicely toned.

Old cleaning, slight rim bump. Better date 250 GERMANY, VON BISMARCK, 1895, MEDAL, UNC; Germany, Von Bismarck, 1895 Medal, UNC, A beautifully designed silver medal by Oertel in honor of Otto Von Bismarck 80th birthday, dated 3 years before his death. 100 GREAT BRITAIN, VICTORIA, 1844, 1/2 FARTHING, UNC; Great Britain, Victoria, 1844 1/2 Farthing, UNC, Fully lustrous! S-3951.

125 GREAT BRITAIN, GEORGE II, 1749, FARTHING, VF/EF; Great Britain, George II, 1749 Farthing, VF/EF, Very attractive coin. Some scratches on reverse. KM# 581.2.

65 GREAT BRITAIN, GEORGE IV, 1826, FARTHING, BU; Great Britain, George IV, 1826 Farthing, BU, Hints of blue and magenta over milk chocolate brown. Pretty! S-3825.

80 GREAT BRITAIN, 1858, FARTHING, BU; Great Britain, 1858 Farthing, BU, Great Britain Farthing 1858.

300 GREAT BRITAIN, GEORGE III, 1773, 1/2 PENNY, UNC; Great Britain, George III, 1773 1/2 Penny, UNC, Chocolate patina with underlying luster.

S-3774.

175 GREAT BRITAIN, ELIZABETH I, 1562, 3 PENCE, VF; Great Britain, Elizabeth I, 1562 3 Pence, VF, Elizabeth I, Milled Threepence, mm. star on both sides, tall narrow decorated bust, medium rose. 1.5g. S-2603. A little creased near face and weak in parts on reverse, toned with a good portrait. Rare. 800 GREAT BRITAIN, ANNE, 1706, 4 PENCE, AU/UNC; Great Britain, Anne,

343.

344.

345.

346.

347.

348.

349.

350.

351.

352.

353.

354.

355.

356.

357.

358.

359.

360.

1706 4 Pence, AU/UNC, S-3595A. Beautifully toned 100 GREAT BRITAIN, HENRY VIII, ND, GROAT, VF/EF; Great Britain, Henry VIII, ND Groat, VF/EF, Henry VIII (1509-47). Pheon mm, 1526-44.

London Mint. S-2337e; N-1797. Second coinage. Attractive portrait and toning

350 GREAT BRITAIN, JAMES I, ND, SHILLING, VF; Great Britain, James I, ND Shilling, VF, JAMES I, (1603-1625). Second coinage, Lis mm, 1604-5.

Third bust. S.2654. Weak center areas and crisp crown and legends.

250 GREAT BRITAIN, GEORGE II, 1731, 1 SHILLING, F/VF; Great Britain, George II, 1731 1 Shilling, F/VF, Young bust. S-3790. Roses and plums in angles 100 GREAT BRITAIN, ANNE, 1707, 1/2 CROWN, EF; Great Britain, Anne, 1707 1/2 Crown, EF, Draped bust. Septimo edge. S-3604, KM525.1.

350 GREAT BRITAIN, CHINA TRADE DOLLAR, 1911, B, CROWN, EF; Great Britain, China Trade Dollar, 1911 B, Crown, EF, George V, Bombay mint.

KM-T5.

100 GREAT BRITAIN, VICTORIA, 1892, CROWN, EF/AU; Great Britain, Victoria, 1892 Crown, EF/AU, Jubilee Coinage. S-3921. Polished 175 HONG KONG, GEORGE V, 1919, 1 CENT, UNC; Hong Kong, George V, 1919 1 Cent, UNC, Red! KM 16 65 MEXICO, CABALLITO, 1913, PESO, UNC; Mexico, Caballito, 1913 Peso, UNC, Eagle with snake/ Victory riding horse among sun rays.KM-453.

Gold/blue toning on edge of reverse. Pretty 250 MEXICO, PANCHO VILLA, 1914, 1 PESO, UNC; Mexico, Pancho Villa, 1914 1 Peso, UNC, Army of the North revolutionary coinage issued by Francisco “Pancho” Villa. Crisp, well-defined eagle and cap with rays. Overall blue and rose hue.

450 PERU, 1880, BF, 5 PESETAS, EF/AU; Peru, 1880 BF, 5 Pesetas, EF/AU, Lima mint, KM201.1. Variety without dot to the left of the mintmark. A couple of rim nicks. Pretty toning.

250 POLAND, 1930, 5 ZLOTYCH, EF/AU; Poland, 1930 5 Zlotych, EF/AU, Crowned eagle with wings open flanked by value. Pole with flag and banner divides dates. KM Y# 19.1.

150 POLAND, JAN III SOBIESKI’S, 1933, 10 ZLOTYCH, EF; Poland, Jan III Sobieski’s, 1933 10 Zlotych, EF, Jan III Sobieski’s Victory over the Turks in 1683. Y-23.

100 POLAND, 3 MAJ, 1925, MEDAL, F/VF; Poland, 3 MAJ, 1925 Medal, F/ VF, Bael (normally present) has been removed. Numbered 3117. The medal was established by a resolution of the Presidium of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Poland on April 25, 1925 as an honorable distinction for the results achieved by citizens of the Republic of Poland, encouragement to noble competition among the population and stimulation of the state sense in it. Since it was not approved by the Sejm with the relevant law, it was given only once - in 1925.

100 SCOTLAND, CHARLES I, ND, 12 SHILLINGS, VF; Scotland, Charles I, ND 12 Shillings, VF, Third coinage (1637-42) Falconer’s First issue with “F” above reverse crown Crowned bust left; XII (mark of value) to right/ Crowned coat-of-arms; C R. S-5560. Slightly bent. Toned.

250 SWEDEN, CARL XIV JOHAN, ND, MEDAL, UNC; Sweden, Carl XIV Johan, ND Medal, UNC, King Carl XIV Johan, 1818-1844. Stundande skördar mödornas lön (Mother nature gives consistently). Silver 12.8g. high relief bust Carl XIV/farmer plowing with oxen in a panoramic rural setting. Hildebrand 77a.

250 ANTIQUITIES NEAR EASTERN MESOPOTAMIAN BLACK STEATITE STAMP SEAL, Jemdat Nasr, ca.

3500-3000 BC. A very rare type of Jemdat Nasr stamp seal depicting a seated lion with a thick mane, the reverse with three animals. Carved in dark mottled steatite, biconically drilled. Mounted. Provenance: European Art Market, 1990s; American Private Collection, acquired 1999. L. 2 1/8” H.1 1/2” (5.4 cm x 3.8 cm) 7500 OLD BABYLONIAN GREEN STONE FROG WEIGHT, Old Babylonian Period, ca. first half of the 2nd Millennium BC. The frog is superbly sculpted in a green mottled stone with white inclusions. Excellent even finishing brings out the moss-like patterns in the stone. American private collection, acquired 1981.

L. 2 7/8” H. 1 5/8” (7.3 cm x 4 cm) 2000 BABYLONIAN CLAY BRICK, Reign of Nebuchadnezzar II, 604-562 BC. Under the reign of Nebuchadnezzar II, Babylon became the most powerful city in the region. The city’s founder, also and Nebuchadnezzar’s father, Nabopolassar, is mentioned in the cuneiform text. This Neo-Babylonian terracotta brick is inscribed with thirteen registers of ancient cuneiform text.

(1) nabu-kudurri...........Nebuchadnezzar (2) lugal ba-bi-lu ki......king of Babylon (3) za-nin e-sag-il........provisioner of Esagil (4) u e-zi-da..............and Ezida, (5) ap lu asharedu.........prime son of (6) sha nabu-aplu-usur.....Nabopolassar (7) lugal ba-bi-lu ki......king of Babylon

361.

362.

363.

364.

365.

366.

367.

368.

369.

(8) a na-?.................I am, (9) e-ba-ra e sa-ma.......Ebarra temple of Shamash (10) lar-sa ki.............in Larsa (11) ?(standard text)......as it was before, (12) sa-ma gi..............I restored for Shamash (13) lu....................my Lord.

Nebuchadnezzar rebuilt the city with massive walls, temple, and ziggurat, and extended his rule to the surrounding lands. Ex New York private collection. L. 8 1/8” W. 4 3/4” (20.6 cm x 12 cm) 3250 EGYPTIAN EGYPTIAN MINIATURE TWIN-HANDLED CALCITE JAR, Predynastic, ca. 3300-3000 BC. An attractive miniature jar with smooth even surface, everted rim, and twin lug handles. Ex J.H.H. Claessen (1926-2006), Netherlands; Flint, Marble, Bronze from the Mediterranean and Beyond, Oliver Forge and Brendan Lynch, London, July 2016, no. 5. H. 1 3/8” (3.5 cm) 3250 EGYPTIAN CYLINDRICAL ALABASTER JAR, Dynasty XI-XII, ca.

1900 BC. Nearly translucent, with concave sides gently flaring to the flat base and horizontal lip, slight chip at rim. Ex Christie’s, London, 7 July 1993, lot 118.

H. 5 3/4” (14.6cm).

4250 EGYPTIAN LARGE FAIENCE USHABTI OF TIWAS, Late Period, 26th Dynasty, ca. 664-525 BC. A large faience ushabti holding a crook and flail. Translation reads: “May he be illuminated, the Osiris, Tiwas, the true of voice, born of Ta-idrek, the true of voice. He says: Oh Ushabti figures! If one numbers, or calls, the Osiris Tiwas, the true of voice, to do any work that is to be done there in the netherworld, then let obstacles be removed therein, as a man at his duties. Behold! You will say, if one numbers [at any time]…[to act therein] to cause the fields to grow, to fill the channels, [to transport] the sand of the West to the East, and vice versa. Behold me, you shall say! Rejoined at the knees.

Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. 135th Buy or Bid Sale, lot , 617, October 2001. H. 7 3/4” (19.7 cm) 4500 EGYPTIAN FAIENCE USHABTI OF PSAMTEK, THE OVERSEER OF THE TREASURY, Late Period, 26th Dynasty, ca. 664-525 BC. A fine example of a faience ushabti that stands tall with a crook and flail and seven lines of hieroglyphics down the front. Translation reads: ‘Oh ushabti figures!

If one calls, or numbers, The Overseer of the Treasury, Psamtek, his good name is Aahmes, the true of voice, born of Bastet-jridis, to do any work that is to be done there in the netherworld, then let all obstacles be removed therein, as a man at his duties. Behold! You will say, if one numbers, at any time, to act therein, to cause the fields to grow, the channels to be filled, to row, to ferry the sand of the West to the East, Behold me - you will say!’ The foot has been rejoined with minor restoration, otherwise intact. Mounted. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. BBS 123, 23 October 2001. H. 7” (17.8 cm) 3000 EGYPTIAN FAIENCE USHABTI OF FEKTY ‘THE SHORN ONE’, Late Period, ca. 760-343 BC. White faience ushabti holding a crook and flail.

Translation reads: ‘An utterance! Hail shabti figures! [if one calls, if one reckons, if one numbers], the Osiris, King’s Acquaintance, Fekty,* son of Pa (?) Isis, to do any work there, in the netherworld, then you will smite [evils] (or remove obstacles), as any man at his affairs, Behold this! If one numbers, at any time, to act therein, to cause the fields to grow, to cause [the channels] to be filled, [to] row sand [of] the East [to the West], Behold this!’ *Fekty may be translated, ‘the shorn one’. Rejoined at the thigh with very minor losses.

Mounted. Ex Harlan J. Berk BBS 135, 10 December 2003, lot 620. H. 4” (10 cm) 850 EGYPTIAN BLUE GREEN FAIENCE USHABTI OF HERU-TEP, Late Period, 26th Dynasty, ca. 664-525 BC. He holds a crook and flail. Translation reads: ‘May he be illuminated, the Osiris, Heru-tep, born of Isis-Sheshet, the true of voice [Oh!] Ushabti figures! If one calls, numbers, reckons…to do any work that is to be done there in the netherworld, then let obstacles be removed therein, as a man at his duties, [whether it is to act] to cause the fields to grow…

Behold me, you will say!’ Rejoined at the ankles from a clean break with a minor loss at the base and on the forehead. Mounted. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. BBS 135, 10 December 2003, lot 619. H. 5 1/2” (14 cm) 900 EGYPTIAN BRONZE SITULA, Late Period, ca. 716-30 BC. Three registers in low relief, the central register with a man before an offering table.

He faces Amun, Isis, Horus, Nepthys, Nefertum, and Sekhmet, empty panels for inscription in the field, a solar barque with apes and jackels in the upper register, an Apis bull, Hathor head, and kneeling deities in the lower register, the base in the form of an open lotus flower. Ex Sotheby’s New York, 12 December 1991, lot 306. H. without modern handle 5 3/4” (14.6 cm) 5950 EGYPTIAN BRONZE URAEUS, Late Period, ca. 715-330 BC. An ancient Egyptian bronze uraeus, a rearing cobra with recessed areas for glass inlays (lost in antiquity), surmounted by a solar disk. Extremely fine style.

Ex Merrin Gallery, NYC, 5/4/1989. L. 3 1/8” (8 cm) 1800 EGYPTIAN GREEN FAIENCE BABOON HOLDING EYE OF HORUS, Late Period, ca. 715-330 BC. Baboon amulets may have been offerings to shrines honoring Thoth, but could also have been placed with the deceased as a representative of the deity who recorded Osiris’ judgment. This baboon is depicted holding a wedjat eye, the eye stolen from Horus and healed

by Thoth. H. 2 1/4” (5.7 cm) 1000

370.

371.

372.

373.

374.

375.

376.

377.

378.

379.

380.

381.

382.

383.

384.

TERRACOTTA GREEK TERRACOTTA RECLINING KORE, ca. 6th Century BC. The female figure depicted draped, reclining with her legs positioned to her right, her weight resting on her left elbow. Ex Collection of Sidney Port, California.

Acquired 1980’s. L. 7 1/2” H. 5 1/2” (19 cm x 14 cm) 1500 CANOSAN TERRACOTTA FIGURINE OF A RIDER, ca. 3rd Century BC. Sitting Canosan male soldier, wearing helmet with chinstrap, tunic and armor. Legs parted as if originally positioned on the back of a horse. Traces of white and blue pigments remain. New York Art Market, 1980s-1990s. Private Collection, Pennsylvania, late 1990s-2016. Extremely rare type. H. 6 3/4” (17 cm) 3250 ROMAN EGYPT TERRACOTTA HARPOCRATES, ca. 1st Century AD. Seated, nude, sidelock emerging from under his wide round crown. The god holding his right finger to his mouth and holding a cockerel under his left arm.

H. 6” W. 3 7/8” (15.2 cm x 9.8 cm).

950 CERAMICS 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).

6500 ETRUSCAN BUCCHERO CHALICE, ca. 6th Century BC. The elegant chalice with long stem, the exterior bowl decorated with incised grooves. Chip on foot. H. 6” W. 6 5/8” (15.2 cm x 16.8 cm).

900 ETRUSCAN ETRUSCO-CORINTHIAN OLPE, ca. 7th-6th Century BC. Black surfaces with earthen encrustation, single ribbed handle joining lip and body, two rosettes on the rim. The body incised with vertical lobe design and bands of horizontal lines. Repair on the lip. H. 6 1/4” (16 cm).

1250 ITALO-CORINTHIAN TERRACOTTA PIRIFORM ARYBALLOS, ca. 6th Century BC. Piriform body with footed base, narrow neck and thin discoid rim. The body decorated with a feline figure (panther or lioness) and a large siren. The siren with feathered tail, open wings, and prominent chest, the head anthropomorphic. Rosettes and foliate details in the field. H. 4 1/8” (10.5 cm) 975 CORINTHIAN TERRACOTTA ARYBALLOS, ca. 625-600 BC. The aryballos with single large swan with wings outstretched, the feathers with carefully incised detail. H. 2 7/8” (7.3 cm).

1250 ATTIC CERAMIC LEKYTHOS (DEIANEIRA SHAPE), ca. 560 BC. Rare early piece. The scene depicted is of four nude males, two pairs of dancers, each consisting of an older, bearded man and a youth. Some spalling on the figures. The lip and handle are modern restoration. Ex 116th Buy or Bid Sale, lot 1025, October 2000. H. 11 1/8” (28.3 cm).

9750 ATTIC BLACK FIGURE OLPE, ca. 5th Century BC. A rare piece depicting a youth approaching a biga from the right. Recomposed with some missing areas. H. 9 1/4” (23. 5 cm) 6000 ATTIC RED FIGURE COLUMN KRATER, ca. 2nd quarter of the 5th Century BC. The painting reminiscent of the Orchard School. The obverse showing three figures, a nude satyr at center, flanked by a gowned youth and gowned bearded elder. On the reverse side, the elder and youth appear once again interface while holding a long vine of foliage. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. BBS 108, 12 May 1999, lot 832. No restoration. H. 11 1/2” W. 11 5/8” (29.2 cm x 29.5 cm) 8750 ATTIC LEKYTHOS, ca. mid 5th Century BC. A female profiled figure dressed in a long himation and saccos, stands before a chair and is flanked by two columns. Her cheeks puffed out as she plays a double-piped flute.

Sensitive and crisp detail. The fine pleats of her dress are noteworthy. Also, the addition of white ground to the shoulder of this vase is unusual, as black ground and white ground rarely occur together on the same piece. An exquisite and charming example of Attic painting from the Archaic Period. A small chip on the shoulder. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. BBS 108, 12 May 1999, lot 831. H. 6 1/16” (15.4 cm).

4500 GREEK ATTIC LEKYTHOS WITH RARE EARLY DEPICTION OF PAN, ca. 470-460 BC. The figure is complete save for infilling along cracks across the arms; the spout and handle are complete and original, though discolored. This piece is listed in the Beazley Archive #209160 and is from an old European collection. Ex Beazley, J.D., Attic Red-Figure Vase-Painters, 2nd edition (Oxford, 1963): 740.2. (This Piece). There are only a handful of early Classical Pan images on pots. The painting is very close to that of the Harrow Painter, though is not by him. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. BBS 168, lot 515. H. 4 1/4” (10.7 cm).

4850 ATTIC SQUAT LEKYTHOS WITH NIKE, ca. 5th Century BC. Winged Nike in flight holding cista before her. H. 5 7/8” (15 cm).

1400 GREEK ATTIC WHITE GROUND LEKYTHOS, ca. 5th Century BC. A cylindrical oil vessel of tapering form with slender neck and flared flat-topped spout. The body once featured a complex scene, what remains now is the lower portion of a robed figure. These types of vessels were frequently used as funeral offerings and tributes in Athenian cemeteries. The majority were created specifically for burial and grave presentation. Typically, motifs were drawn in

385.

386.

387.

388.

389.

390.

391.

392.

393.

394.

395.

396.

397.

outline over the white slipped surface and then hand painted in deep red or black.

Spout restored from modern materials. Ex Houston, Texas private collection; ex Bonhams London Antiquities Auction, 8 May 2013, included in lot 36; ex Hans Henningsen collection, Copenhagen, Denmark, acquired 1950s. H. 9 1/8” (23 cm) W. 3”.

1250 GREEK ATTIC WHITE GROUND LEKYTHOS, ca. 5th Century BC. A cylindrical oil vessel of tapering form with slender neck and flared flattopped spout. A single strap handle joins the neck to the shoulder, which is decorated with radiating black lines. Directly underneath the shoulder remains a portion of a Greek key design. The white-slipped body was once decorated with a complex design, possibly foliate in nature with elaborate palmettes.

White ground lekythoi were frequently used as funeral offerings and tributes in Athenian cemeteries. The majority were created specifically for burial and grave presentation. Most commonly, the motifs were drawn in outline over the white slipped surface and then hand painted in deep red or black. Repair to handle and one side of the body. Ex Houston, Texas private collection; ex Bonhams London Antiquities Auction, 8 May 2013, included in lot 36; ex Hans Henningsen collection, Copenhagen, Denmark, acquired 1950s. H. 9” W. 3.15” (22.9 cm x 8 cm).

1250 APULIAN RED FIGURE LEKANIS, ca. 4th Century BC. A lovely lekanis and lid attributed to the Ascoli Satriano painter by Professor A.D. Trendall before his death. The lid displays the head of a lady of fashion flanked by elaborate palmettes, on the opposite side a striding sphinx. A section of the lid rejoined with minor restorations and minor loss to the rim. See Red-Figured Vases of Apulia II, pg. 718, nos. 857-863, plates on 266, 1-4. Ex 108th Buy or Bid Sale, lot 837, 12 May 1999. H. 4 13/16” W. 5 1/2” (10.6 cm x 14 cm).

4500 APULIAN WINGED HARE LOVERS PLATE, ca. 4th Century BC. The hare, an ancient symbol of vitality, sexual desire and fertility, was exchanged as a gift between lovers and later became a symbol of good luck. Restored from fragments. Ex Fragments of Time, Art of the Ancient Word IV Catalog, #18, December 1996. W. 9 1/2” H. 2” (24 cm x 5 cm).

4500 APULIAN GNATHIAN WARE NET PATTERN BOTTLE, ca. 4th Century BC. With globublar body, tapering neck with applied line design, the shoulder with red and white horizontal bands. The bottle displays a fine netted pattern in applied white pigment. H. 5 7/8” (15 cm) 750 APULIAN GNATHIAN WARE CUP, ca. 4th Century BC. The drinking cup with wide flaring mouth and rounded body with decorative ribs. The neck adorned with applied white and red designs. This type of drinking vessel is sometimes referred to as a thistle cup. H. 4 3/4” (12 cm).

650 DAUNIAN DOUBLE SPOUTED JUG, ca. 3rd Century BC. The ovoid body has a flat base and two cylindrical spouts with flaring mouth. In each spout is a strainer, one at the lip and the other at the bottom of the neck. A double arched handle runs between the spouts. The body is decorated in five undulating friezes separated by thick double lines. Ex Sotheby’s New York, 30 May 1986, lot 156.

H. 8 5/8” W. 7” (21.9 cm x 17.8 cm) 3500 CANOSAN VOLUTE KRATER, ca. 4th Century BC. The vessel with high pedestal base and extended handles terminating in volutes, each molded with a facing head. No restoration. Ex Apolonia Ancient Art, 2009. H. 18 5/8” W. 11 1/8” (47.3 cm x 28.3 cm) 5250 CANOSAN POLYCHROME OINOCHOE, ca. 4th to 3rd Century BC. A large laurel wreath painted in white, blue, brown and red covers the entire body of the vase. A tongue pattern in the same colors around the neck. Other than minor chipping this piece has no restoration. Private Collection, Pennsylvania, acquired 1980’s. New York Art Market. H. 12 1/4” (31 cm) 2500 MAGNA GRAECIA: LUCANIAN BLACK GLAZED THYMIATERION, ca. 4th Century BC. The twin handled pyxis with a knobbed lid rests in shallow depression at top of the thymiaterion, the tall stem with projecting encircling bands and flattened foot. It is in three pieces: the stem, the pyxis and the lid. Extremely rare type uncommon to the market.

Provenance: Art Market, UK, Ariadne Galleries, before 1997. Christie’s, London, South Kensington, 25 November, 1997, lot 22. Private Collection, France, 1997-2010. H. 11 1/2”(29 cm) 3750 SOUTH ITALIAN LARGE BLACK GLAZED LEKANIS, ca. 4th Century BC. The low, lidded bowl resting on a broad foot, its large size and lack of figural decoration unusual. This example is entirely covered with shiny black glaze with numerous thin reserved bands. Private Collection, France, before 1999. Acquired at Auction of Drouot, Ricqles/JPMS, 1999. French Private Collection, 1999-2012. Dia. 10 3/4” H. 6 3/4” (27 cm x 17 cm).

6250 SOUTH ITALIAN BLACK GLAZE GUTTUS WITH ATHENA AND HERCULES, ca. 4th Century BC. With high-angled spout and smooth black glazed surface. The body is incised vertically,and the discus bears a scene with figures of Athena standing with her foot on her helmet and Hercules sitting with club. H. 3 1/4” W. 4 3/4” (8.3 cm x 12 cm) 1850 SOUTH ITALIAN BLACK GLAZE GUTTUS WITH SATYR, ca. 4th Century BC. A Greek guttus with high-angled spout and glossy glazed surface.

The body is vertically ribbed around the perimeter, and the discus is decorated with the head of a bearded satyr. W. 3 7/8” H. 3 3/8” (9.8 cm x 8.6 cm).

850 SOUTH ITALIAN BLACK GLAZED GUTTUS, ca. 4th Century BC. A Greek guttus with high-angled spout and black glazed surface. The body is

398.

399.

400.

401.

402.

403.

404.

405.

406.

407.

408.

409.

vertically ribbed around the perimeter, and the discus is decorated with the head of Aphrodite. H. 5 1/2” W. 5 1/2” (14 cm x 14 cm) 750 SOUTH ITALIAN BLACK GLAZED KYLIX, ca. 5th-4th Century BC. A black glazed pottery kylix with two horizontally oriented handles, the tondo stamped with a circle and four surrounding palmette motifs. H. 1 3/4”, W. 7” handle to handle (4.4 cm x 17.8 cm) 400 BRONZE GREEK BRONZE BIRD PENDANT, Geometric Period, ca. 800 BC. A standing bird with round body, long flat tail feathers, and gracefully curved beak.

Circular opening through the body and loop on top. Smooth olive patina with earthen encrustation primarily at the top of the piece. Acquired from a New York gallery, 1979. H. 2 1/8” L. 2 7/8” (2 cm x 7 cm) 1250 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” (16.8cm) 10500 ETRUSCAN BRONZE PRIEST WITH PATERA AND INCENSE BOX, ca. 3rd Century BC. The figure holds a patera, or shallow ritual offering dish, in his right hand and an incense box in the left. While there are many iconographic similarities to the Roman Lares, the modeling indicates an Etruscan date. H. 6 1/4” (16 cm).

2150 GREEK BRONZE POUNCING LION FIBULA, ca. 580 BC. A ferocious lion stretched out with gaze directed forward, mouth open with tongue and teeth bared. A pin would have been fastened to the bottom but is now lost.

Lion fibulae similar to this one have been found at a number of Peloponnesian sanctuary sites. These heavy broaches were apparently popular offerings to the deities in Archaic Greece. Ex German Private Collection, 1980’s. L. 2 1/2” (6 cm).

2150 GREEK BRONZE PANTHER, ca. 5th Century BC. The panther with muscled body, seated, mouth agape and with ears pricked. Private Collection, Germany, 1980s. Ariadne GmbH, Mandarin Oriental, Munich, 2007. H. 7/8” L. 1 1/8” (2.2 cm x 1.1 cm).

650 GREEK BRONZE RECUMBENT LION, ca. 5th Century BC. The lion looking over its shoulder, tail curved up over his back. Details added with incised stippling. Small hole drilled toward the front of the body. Private Collection, Germany, 1980s. Ariadne GmbH, Mandarin Oriental, Munich, 2007. L. 1” (2.5 cm).

450 ROMAN BRONZE OPENWORK ATTACHMENT, ca. 2nd Century AD. Beautiful smooth dark green patina. This openwork attachment likely served as decorative element, possible horse tack or buckle. It has two central registers, each with three letters HVA GRI. Custom mount. Private Collection, New Jersey, acquired in the 1970s. H. 2 5/8” W. 2 7/8” ( 6.7 cm x 7.3 cm) 4” with mount.

650 SCULPTURE HELLENISTIC MARBLE APHRODITE WITH GOLDEN APPLE, ca.

1st Century BC- 1st Century AD. The goddess Aphrodite holding an apple in her left hand, himation fastened at the right shoulder and draped beneath her left breast. The fabric clings to her torso and drapes gracefully behind her.

The Judgement of Paris was one of the events that led up to the Trojan War. When Eris, goddess of strife, wasn’t invited to the wedding banquet of Peleus and Thetis, the spiteful goddess tossed a golden apple into the crowd, with the words “to the fairest” written on it. The resulting contest between the three most beautiful goddesses of Olympos- Aphrodite, Hera and Athena- was to be judged by the mortal Trojan, Paris. He chose Aphrodite, swayed by her promise to bestow upon him Helene, the most beautiful woman, for wife. The subsequent abduction of Helen of Sparta and the Greeks’ expedition to retrieve her from Paris in Troy is the mythological basis of the Trojan War. H. 10 3/4” (27.3 cm).

8500 ROMAN MARBLE TORSO OF SILENOS, ca. 1st Century AD. Silenos, the god of the woods, was a wise daemon and far less shameful than Dionysos’ younger companions, hence he is depicted with a himation knotted around the hip. Standing on the left leg, the right one loosely placing forward, the statue has not yet entirely lost the late classical canon, although the stiff upper part of the body reveals the early Hellenistic rhythm. The model of this copy might be from the latest decades of the 4th century BC, the copy dating to the 1st century AD. There is a late Hellenistic variant of the type, known by a statue in the National Museum of Athens (NM 257, cf. M. Bieber, Denkmäler zum Theaterwesen im Altertum (Berlin & Leipzig 1920), p. 98 f.) Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. Buy or Bid Sale 169, 1 June 2010, lot 554. H. 14” (35.6 cm), Mounted H. 18 1/4” (48.9 cm).

12500 ROMAN MARBLE TORSO, ca. 2nd Century AD. The figure standing with his weight on the right leg and resting his left atop a support. H. 4” (10 cm).

1850 GLASS ROMAN LARGE GREEN GLASS FLASK, ca. 2nd-3rd Century AD. Large globular body with a high cylindrical neck and a heavy, two stepped flanged rim with a small chip on it. Area of fill. An unusually large piece of

410.

411.

412.

413.

414.

415.

416.

417.

Roman glass. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. BBS 135, 1999, lot 665. H. 8 3/4” (22.2 cm) 3500 ROMAN AUBERGINE GLASS FLASK, ca. 2nd-3rd Century AD. An elegant shape with yellow to green and violet iridescence. Minor repair to the upper lip. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. BBS 135, 10 December 2003, lot 664. H. 5 1/8” (13 cm).

1250 ROMAN LARGE GLASS JAR, ca. 3rd-4th Century AD. The rim outsplayed horizontally and folded upward and inward. Neck concave, shoulder sloping. The body bulbous with greatest diameter near the shoulder. Openwork zigzag coil joining rim with shoulder. H. 3 5/8” W. 3 5/8” (9 cm x 9cm) 1500 ROMAN GREEN GLASS DOUBLE BALSAMARIUM, ca. 4th Century AD. Composed of two tubes of light-green glass encircled by fine spiral threads.

A thin layer of iridescence, a small handle on either side. Mounted. H. 3 7/8” (10 cm) 950 ROMAN GLASS SPRINKLER FLASK, ca. 2nd Century AD. Sprinkler flask with globular body, the neck short and cylindrical, curving in to form a narrow constriction at bottom, the rim outsplayed with step below, pinched design. The piece does not appear to have been repaired but stable surface fractures are visible. Private Collection New Jersey, acquired in the 1970s. H. 5 1/4” D. 3 7/8” (13.3 cm x 9.8 cm) 1850 ROMAN GLASS BOTTLE, ca. 4th Century AD. Tall neck with slight constriction at the base. Thread of glass trailed on spirally from the rim to near the base of the neck. H. 2 5/8” (6.5 cm).

1250 ROMAN LARGE GLASS FLASK, ca. 4th Century AD. Brownish-green glass of good quality. Broad-bellied body with a slightly hollowed base, high neck, and funnel shaped rim. Some earthen encrustation. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. BBS 135, 10 December 2003, lot 666. H. 7 3/4” 1500 JEWELRY BYZANTINE GOLD AND GLASS PIN WITH INLAY, ca. 7th Century AD. A finely crafted gold straight pin with a delicate floral motif at the top, five sections inlaid with glass. UK private collection, acquired circa 1982. Mounted.

L. 4 1/8” (10.5 cm) 1850 BYZANTINE BRONZE RELIQUARY CROSS, ca. 10th Century AD. Upper suspension loop and hinge intact, the cross with finely incised figure beneath inscription on both sides. Private collection, NJ, acquired in the 1980s.

L. 4 3/4” W. 1 7/8” (12.1 cm x 4.8 cm) 1250

The End WWW.HJBLTD.COM

2

1

7

4

3

6

5

12

11

10

9

8

420

419

13

14

21

15

16

22

29

23

17

18

19

24

25

26

20

27

30 32

28

31

35

34

33

41

40

47

36

42

43

48

55

46

45

52

51

50

56

39

38

44

49

54

53

37

57 58

59

60

61

62

68

70

69

77

76

65

64

63

71

78

79

67

66

72

74

73

80

81

75

82

85 83

84 88

86

89

90

87

91 92

93

94

95

101

108

98

97

96

104

103

102

109

110

111

105

112

100

99

106

107

114

113

120

115

121

118

116

117

122 119

123

124

125

126

127

129

128

130

131 132

133

135

134

137 136

139

138

144

140

145

141

146

142

147

143

148

418

149

151

150

156

157

164

172

158

173

154

161

160

159

167

166

165

153

152

168

169

176

174

162

155

163

170

171

177

178

175

179

180 181

182

183

184

185

186

187

195

194

188

204

203

202

210

211

219

218

226

197

196

213

220

221

227

198

199

206

205

212

191

190

189

214

207

215

223

222

228

192

200

193

201

208

209

217

216

224

225

229

231

230

238

239

263

271

248

257

265

264

272

243

258

267

266

273

260

259

268

274

245

244

251

250

249

237

236

235

242

241

256

255

234

233

240

247

246

254

232

252

253

262

261

269

270

275

278

277

276

285

284

290

280

279

286

288

287

289

294

293

292

291

283

282

281

295

296

303 302 297

298

299

300

301

304

306

305

308

307

309

311

310

313 312

318

314

315

316

317

319

322

320

321

323

324

325

327

326

328 329

331

332

330

333

334

335

341

336

337

342

338

339

340

343

344

346

345

350

349

353

347

354

348

351

355

352

356

357

359

358

361 360

362

368

364

365

366

367 363 369 370

371 372

374

376

373

377 375

382

383

381

378

379

384

385

380

386

389

388

387

390

391

392

395 394

396

398

399

403

393

402

400

404

397

401

417 406 408 416 405

411

412

407 410

413

414

415

409