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GOLD I Am the Badge of Phanes IONIA, EPHESUS; c. 625-600 BC, Stater, 14.00g. Berk-100 Greatest Ancient Coins, pp. 10 and 120; Weidauer-39. Obv: Spotted stag grazing r.; above, retrograde, ΦΑΝΟΣ ΕΜΙ ΣΕ[ΜΑ] (“I am the badge of Phanes”). Rx: Three rough geometric incuse punches (Reverse “B”). Ex Jonathan Rosen Collection. Excellent centering. Though slightly soft in areas, this coin has a nearly complete legend. VF............................................... 165000 IONIA, MILETOS; c. 600-550 BC, EL 1/12 Stater, 1.12g. SNG Kayhan-448. Obv: Head of lion r. Rx: Punch containing five pellets connected by lines. Not in SNG Aulock, SNG Copenhagen, or BMC. Fine / EF......................................................................... 450 UNCERTAIN IONIA, PERHAPS MILETUS; c. 600-550 BC, EL 1/12 Stater, Milesian standard, 0.54g. Boston-1754, SNG Kayhan-712, Weidauer-162. Obv: Facing lion scalp. Rx: Irregular incuse punch. Good / Fine..................................................... 150 ALYATTES-CROESUS; 610-546 BC, Phoenician 1/12 Stater, 1.12g. Weidauer-79-85, Boston-1770. Obv: Lion’s head r. Rx: Crude incuse. Fine / VF................................... 385 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...................................................................................................... 3150 IONIA, PHOCAEA; c. 477-388 BC. EL Hekte, 2.54g. Bodenstedt-91. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena l., small seal below. Rx: Four-part incuse square. Far better centering than normal. Small seal below Athena’s head. VF................................................................ 775 IONIA, PHOCAEA; c. 477-388 BC, EL Hekte, 2.52g. Bodenstedt-94. Obv: Female head r. with hair pulled back in low bun behind ear, wearing earring. Rx: Four-part incuse square. VF..................................................................................................................... 700 IONIA, PHOCAEA; Phocaea, Ionia, c. 387-326 BC, Hekte, 2.56g. Bodenstedt-97, pl.

48. Obv: Youthful head of Pan l., wearing a laurel wreath in his hair. Rx: Four-part incuse square. gVF / EF........................................................................................................... 650 IONIA, PHOCAEA; Phocaea, Ionia, c. 477-388 BC, Hekte, 2.51g. cf. Bodenstedt-102, pl. 49 (slightly different hairstyle). Obv: Laureate female head r. with hair pulled back in low bun at base of neck. Rx: Four-part incuse square. Bold Fine................................ 650 IONIA, PHOCAEA; Phocaea, Ionia, c. 387-326 BC, Hekte, 2.56g. Bodenstedt-107, pl. 49. Obv: Head of Omphale l., wearing lionskin headdress, seal below. Rx: Four-part incuse square. aVF........................................................................................................ 775 LESBOS, MYTILENE; c. 454-428/7 BC, EL Hekte, 2.53g. Bodenstedt-41. Obv: Forepart of boar r. Rx: Head of roaring lion r. within incuse square. VF..................... 540 Ex Sambon-Canessa 1927 SICILY, SYRACUSE; c. 404 BC, 100 Litrae, 5.78g. Bérend-17.7 (this coin). Obv: ΣVPAKO[ΣION] Head of Arethusa l. with hair up in sphendone, which is ornamented with star. Rx: Herakles kneeling r. strangling the Nemean lion. From a private Michigan collection. Ex Sambon-Canessa, Hotel Drouot, 27-30 June 1927, lot 884. Highest point of hair flatly struck. Virtually Mint State................................................................... 17500 SICILY, AGATHOKLES; 317-289 BC, Decadrachm, 2.83g. Gulbenkian-337; Bérendpl. 9, 11; BAR Issue 30. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo l. Rx: No legend, charioteer driving racing biga r., holding kentron and reins; triskeles below, monogram in exergue.

Formerly NGC holder Choice AU★ 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Ex Heritage, 13 August 2015, lot 32007. Ex James A. Ferrendelli Collection (Triton VII, 13 January 2004), lot 110.

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EF............. ................................................................................................................... 9500 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; 336-323 BC. Struck under Seleukos I Nikator, 312-281 BC, Stater, 8.57g. Price-3749 corr. Obv: Head of Athena r., wearing triple-crested Corinthian helmet adorned with a griffin. Rx: Nike standing l., holding wreath and stylis; MI in l. field, monogram in wreath below l. wing. Formerly NGC MS, 5/5, 4/5. Mint State.................................................................................... 5200 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; 336-323 BC. Uncertain Eastern Mint, c. 325-300 BC, Stater, 8.57g. Price-3998. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r., griffin on helmet. Rx: Nike standing l., holding wreath and stylis; Σ below l. wing. Ex Davissons 10, April 1998, lot 1. Near Mint State........................................................................ 4750 Scarce Lifetime Issue THRACE, LYSIMACHUS, 323-281 BC; Amphipolis mint, c. 288/7-282/1 BC, Stater, 8.58g. Müller-109, Thompson-. Obv: Head of deified Alexander r. Rx: Athena seated l., caduceus in inner l. field, monogram in outer r. field. From a private Michigan collection; purchased from Baldwin’s. Ex Heritage 3033, 4 August 2014. Ex Gorney & Mosch 204, 3 May 2012,lot 1231. This very rare coinage, known in fewer than a dozen examples, has usually been attributed to the mint of Ainos. More recently it has been convincingly reassigned to Amphipolis (cf. the discussion in Triton XXI, lot 382), based on converging arguments of portrait style and similar symbols and monograms used there. Mint State.. .................. ................................................................................................................. 11000 PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY II WITH ARSINÖE II, PTOLEMY I, & BERENIKE I; 285-246 BC, Half Mnaïeion, 13.91g. Svoronos-603, CPE-314, Dewing-2753. Obv: Jugate busts of Ptolemy II and Arsinoe II r., ΑΔΕΛΦΩΝ above, Celtic shield behind.

Rx: Jugate busts of Ptolemy I and Berenike I r., ΘΕΩΝ above. From a private Michigan collection. Near Mint State......................................................................................... 6250 PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY II; Struck under Ptolemy II (285-246 BC), Octadrachm, 27.76g. Svoronos-475, Sear-7768. Obv: Head of Arsinoe II r., wearing diadem, stephane and veil, behind K. Rx: ΑΡΣΙΝΟΗΣ - ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ Double cornucopia bound with fillet. Formerly NGC XF, 5/5, 4/5. Tiny contact mark on reverse edge at 1:00. Near Mint State.......... ................................................................................................................. 12750 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 triple-drop earring. Rx: Horse standing r. on exergual line; group of three small pellets before. From a private Michigan collection. Mint State.................................................................. 9500 ASIA MINOR, ACHAEMENID 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 ................................................................................................................... 1950 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. From a private Michigan collection. Tribute Penny type in gold. Mint State / gEF........................................... 6500 TIBERIUS; 14-37 AD, Lugdunum, Aureus, 7.59g. BM-46, C-15 (40 Fr.), Paris-26, RIC-29 (R ), Calicó-305. Obv: [TI CAES]AR DIVI - AVG F AVGVSTV[S] Head laureate r. Rx: PONTIF - MAXIM Livia seated r. holding scepter and branch, throne legs ornamented, footstool below feet, single line beneath throne. Tribute Penny type in gold.

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Ricimer, 405?-472 AD

Ex Bourgey 1925, Récamier Collection CALIGULA; 37-41 AD, Lugdunum, 37-8 AD, Aureus, 7.71g. BM-10 note; RIC-9 (R3); Giard, Lyon-159/2 (this coin); Calicó-331. Obv: C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT Bare head of Caligula r. Rx: DIVVS AVG - PATER PATRIAE Radiate head of Divus Augustus r. Ex NAC 54, 24 March 2010, lot 328; ex Leu 38, 13 May 1986, lot 229; ex Leu 10, 29 May 1974, lot 328; ex Bourgey, 2-6 March 1925, Récamier Collection, lot 120. Rare with this obverse legend and bare-headed portrait of Caligula; Giard lists only three such coins, our specimen plus two others, in Vienna and Copenhagen. The variant with Caligula’s portrait laureate is considerably commoner: Giard-166 lists 18 such specimens. Caligula aurei are very desirable and scarce, but usually come in only Fine to VF condition. This coin has a contact mark on the nose of Caligula as well as small contact marks in the field in front of his nose and mouth, but its long and distinguished pedigree attests to its quality and desirability.

Mint State ........................................................................................................... 97500 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. From a private Michigan collection. Ex Harmer-Rooke, 19 January 1978, lot 3. Stated to be ex Boscoreale Hoard, Pompeii, 1895. Good luster. Choice EF.3950 VESPASIAN; 69-79 AD, Rome, 76 AD, Aureus, 6.76g. RIC-842 (C), BM-178, C-116 (45 Fr.), Calicó-621. Obv: IMP CAESAR - VESPASIANVS AVG Head laureate l. Rx: COS VII Heifer walking r. “The heifer is unquestionably the famous statue of Myron which had been placed by Augustus in the ‘Porticus Apollonis’ and was transferred by Vespasian to the temple of Peace” (BMC, p. xxxviii). Contact marks on emperor’s chin and top of head.. Fine.................................................... 1750 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 ............................................................................................................. 3750 GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Rome, 240 AD, Aureus, 5.01g. RIC-80 (R ), C-233 (120 Fr.), Calicó-3220. Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: P M TR P III COS P P Gordian on horse pacing l., raising r. hand and holding spear. From a private Michigan collection. Mint State............ 6500 VALENTINIAN III; 425-455 AD, Ravenna, Solidus, 4.43g. RIC-2018 (C2), DO841. 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............................................. 1600 LEO I; 457-474 AD, Constantinople, probably 462 or 466 AD, Solidus, 4.41g. RIC605, officina Z=7; Berk-13 var. (officina). Obv: D N LEO PE - RPET AVG Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with a horseman riding down an enemy. Rx: VICTORI - A AVGGG Z (Z retrograde) Victory standing l. holding long jeweled cross resting on ground; star in r. field, CONOB in exergue. NGC 4252346-005. Mint State............................................. 650 Ricimer, Nearly Last Ruler of Rome INTERREGNUM, RICIMER, IN NAME OF LEO I; Interregnum, Ricimer, in name of Leo I, Rome, 465-467 AD, Solidus, 4.42g. RIC-2518 (R3); Depeyrot-52/2 (p. 156, 9 spec.); Lacam I-pl. CIII = II, pl. 22.5 (R5). Obv: D N LEO PERPE - TVVS AVG Pearl- and rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust of Leo I r., seen from front.

Rx: VICTORI - A AVGGG Emperor standing facing, placing r. foot on head of manheaded serpent, holding long cross and Victory on globe, R - M in field, COMOB in exergue. NGC 4934201-002. Very rare: only nine specimens known to Depeyrot.

This Rome-mint solidus for the Eastern emperor Leo I was assigned to the reign of Libius Severus by Lacam and Depeyrot, but to the interregnum 465-467 AD by Kent in RIC X, p. 193, who pointed out that from 425 on the Western emperors apparently abstained from striking coins for their Eastern colleagues, suggesting that all later Western coins in the names of Eastern emperors should be assigned to periods of interregnum. ..................................................................................................................

Ricimer’s father was chief of the Suebi (a Germanic people) and his mother was Wallia, a Visigothic princess. To begin his career he became friends with Majorian before he became emperor. Ricimer’s younger sister later married Gondioc, the king of the Burgundians.

In 454/455 after the murders of Aetius, of the Western emperor Valentinian III, and then of Valentinian’s successor Petronius Maximus, the Vandals sacked Rome and the Visigothic king made Avitus emperor, with the reluctant support of Majorian. Then Avitus made Ricimer Comes, count of the empire. At that time the West was only made up of the Italian peninsula and portions of southern Gaul. After some victories Avitus made Ricimer Militum Praesentalis, commander of the Western field army, the empire’s second highest military ranking. Ricimer and Majorian then convinced the Senate to authorize a military expedition against Avitus, whom they were able to defeat in the battle of Piacenza on October 16, 456. They then successfully besieged Avitus in Ravenna and forced him to become Bishop of Piacenza but they executed him soon after.

In 457, with the Western throne vacant, the Eastern emperor Leo I appointed Ricimer Patrician and Master of the Soldiers, hoping to be able to use him as his vice-regent in the West. From then until his death in 472 Ricimer functioned as kingmaker and power behind the throne under the Western emperors Majorian (457-461), Libius Severus (461-465), Anthemius (467-472), and Olybrius (472). Only four years were to pass after Ricimer’s death in 472 until Odoacer deposed Romulus Augustus in 476 AD and so ended the Western Roman empire on the traditional reckoning. Mint State, reverse weakly struck.......................................................................................... 12500

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HERACLIUS; 610-641 AD. Constantinople, 616-625 AD, Solidus, 4.44g. Berk120, MIB-11, Sear-738. Obv: dd NN hERACLIUS ET hERA CONST PP AV facing busts of Heraclius, with short beard, on l., and Heraclius Constantine, unbearded, on r., each wearing simple crown with cross; cross in field above. Rx: VICTORIA - AVGU E (officina 5) Cross potent on three steps; CONOB below. Hairline on emperor’s neck. Near Mint State............................................................................. 485 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.................................... 585 CONSTANTINE VI AND IRENE; Constantinople, Solidus, 4.42g. Berk-234, S-1593, DO-1. Obv: Facing busts of Constantine VI, beardless on l. and Irene on r., both crowned and with cross and centering dot between their heads; Constantine wears chlamys and holds cross on globe 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. Ex Gemini XIII, 6 April 2017, lot 255.

Some areas of flat striking. Mint State.................................................................. 2375 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.................................................................... 5850 GREEK SILVER ICENI, QUEEN BOUDICCA; 61 AD, Silver Unit, 1.25g. Van Arsdell-794-1. Obv: Celticized head r., branched emblem behind, three pellets below. Rx: Celticized horse r., large wheel-like object above. gVF.................................................................... 275 CELTS OF BRITAIN, DUROTRIGES; 40-35 BC, Third Geometric Type, Quarter Stater, 0.76g. VA 1260-1. Obv: Blank. Rx: Geometric pattern. EF........... 150 CELTS OF EASTERN EUROPE; c. 3rd Cent. BC, Tetradrachm, 12.55g. Kostial, Sammlung Lanz-408. Obv: Stylized head of Zeus r. Rx: Very stylized horseman r., rider resembling wing; large X behind. Ex Davissons 10, April 1998, lot 28. In an unusual and highly varied series, this coin of very rare style is exceptional. EF.... 900 SPAIN, BARSKUNES; c. 150-100 BC, Denarius, 4.36g. ACIP-1633, Calicó-119.

Obv: Bearded male head r., Iberian inscription BENKOTA behind. Rx: Horseman with sword r., Iberian insciption BASKUNES below. Near Mint State................. 400 GAUL, MASSALIA; c. 200-150 BC, Drachm, 2.68g. SNG Cop-771. Obv: Diademed and draped bust of Artemis r. with bow and quiver on shoulder. Rx: Lion standing l.; ΜΑΣΣΑ above, ΛΙΗΤΩΝ in exergue. Toned EF................................. 375 CALABRIA, TARENTUM; 450-440 BC, Stater, 7.68g. Fischer-Bossert 173 (dies V84/R122). Obv: Boy on dolphin r. extending both arms, shell below. Rx: Youth seated l. holding spindle and scepter. Ex Berk 115, 2 August 2000, lot 160. Fine.475 CALABRIA, TARENTUM; c. 302-281 BC, Stater, 7.98g. Vlasto-666, HN Italy-957. Obv: Youth on horseback r., crowning horse; ΣA to l., APE/ΘΩN in two lines below. Rx: ΤΑΡΑΣ Taras astride dolphin l., holding tripod in r. hand; CΑΣ below.

Mint State ............................................................................................................... 725 CALABRIA, TARENTUM; c. 302-281 BC, Stater, 7.73g. Vlasto-692, HN Italy-967. Obv: Youth on horseback r., stabbing downward with spear held in r. hand, two spears and round shield held behind him; ΣΙ behind, ΔΕΙΝΟΚΡΑΤΗΣ below. Rx: ΤΑΡΑΣ, Taras astride dolphin l., holding small dolphin on outstretched r. hand. Struck with worn dies. EF................................................................................................... 585 LUCANIA, METAPONTUM; 530-510 BC, Stater, 8.24g. Noe-25 (same dies), cf.

Sear-235. Obv: Eight-grained barley ear, with a pair of small folioles at its base; MET downwards in l. field. Rx: Barley ear, incuse. A stater of Noe’s Class I, with a pair of folioles or bracts at the base of the barley ear on obverse, which appear only on coins of this class. Extremely sharp and pleasant. Small planchet irregularity on lower right.

Choice EF ............................................................................................................. 2000 LUCANIA, METAPONTUM; 325-280 BC, Stater, 7.57g. Johnston, MetapontumClass C1. Obv: Head of Demeter r. Rx: Ear of grain, META to l., leaf, plow, and M[AX] to r. gVF..................................................................................................... 350 LUCANIA, METAPONTUM; c. 325–280 BC, Stater, 7.83g. Johnston, Metapontum-Class C, 4.1 (same dies). Obv: Head of Demeter l. Rx: Barley ear with leaf, tongs, and [AΘ]A at l., META upward at r. Ex CNG 41, 19 March 1997, lot 98.

Obverse struck with worn die at highest point of hair. Fine style. EF..................... 500 LUCANIA, METAPONTUM; c. 325–280 BC, Stater, 7.44g. Johnston, Metapontum-Class C6. Obv: Head of Demeter l., wearing wreath of barley ears and leaves. Rx: Barley ear; leaf, griffin and ΛΥ to l., META upward to r. aEF............. 300 LUCANIA, HERACLEA; 432-380 BC, Diobol, 1.30g. HN Italy-1358, SNG ANS8, SNG Cop-1099. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lion skin. Rx: Lion r. Good Fine ............................................................................................................... 200 LUCANIA, THURIUM; c. 440-410 BC, Stater, 8.01g. SNG Ashmolean-1033A (same obv. die), SNG ANS-. Obv: Head of Athena r. wearing laureate Attic helmet, A behind neck-guard. Rx: ΘOY[PIΩN] Bull walking r., Γ between front legs, fish r. in exergue. Scarce variety. Ex Davissons 10, April 1998, lot 39. Ex CNG 40, 4 December 1996, lot 646. Exceptional style and condition, unfortunately bull ran off the flan.

Toned Near Mint State............................................................................................. 350 LUCANIA, VELIA; 535-465 BC, Drachm, 3.30g. Williams-43. Obv: Forepart of lion, devouring prey. Rx: Four-part incuse square, one section filled. Obverse struck in high relief. VF...................................................................................................... 900 LUCANIA, VELIA; Theta Group, c. 365-350/340 BC, Didrachm, 7.45g.

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EF / aVF ............................................................................................................. 1250 BRUTTIUM, RHEGIUM; 415/0-387 BC, Hemidrachm, 1.30g. Cf. Herzfelder, Rhegium-pl. XI, Iβ. Obv: Lion’s scalp facing. Rx: PH within two-leaved olive spray, with one olive between the leaves and a second olive above them. Herzfelder’s illustration shows the second olive below rather than above the two olive leaves; for another specimen like ours with second olive above the leaves, see Peus 433, 2018, lot 188. Our specimen is underweight at 1.30g, like another in CoinArchives weighing 1.31g; these hemidrachms usually weigh about 2 grams. aVF.............................. 300 Master of the Bay Leaf SICILY, KATANE, MASTER OF THE BAY LEAF; 415-410 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.81g. Rizzo-pl. XII.6 (same dies), BM-24. Obv: Slow quadriga driven r. by male charioteer holding goad; above, Nike flying r. to crown horses. Rx: Laureate head of Apollo l., KA[TAN]AION before, bay leaf with berry behind. Reverse die by the Master of the Bay Leaf. Ex Gemini II, 10 January 2006, lot 23. While researching other coins in our library and going through auctions from 1910-1940, I found only three examples of this coin. Recently a few have entered the market, but it is quite rare and highly desirable. Obverse struck with worn die. VF / gVF............................ 7750 BRUTTIUM, TERINA; c. 400-356 BC, Stater, 7.63g. HN Italy-2629, SNG ANS852, SNG Lloyd-761-2, Regling-78. Obv: Head of the nymph Terina r., wearing triplependant earring and pearl necklace; TEPINAIΩN before. Rx: Nike, wearing a long chiton and himation, sits l. on a cippus shown in perspective, her feet crossed, the folds of her himation falling between her legs, draping the cippus; upon her outstretched r. hand, held palm down, a dove alights; her l. rests on the cippus. Acquired from Bertolami Fine Arts Ltd., London; ex private British collection. Extremely beautiful example of a beautiful series. aEF......................................................................... 6500 NFA XIV, 1984 SICILY, LEONTINI; 475-466 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.94g. Boehringer Münzgeschichte-22 (same dies). Obv: Slow quadriga r. driven by charioteer, Nike flying above crowns horses. Rx: Head of roaring lion r., surrounded by four barley grains, ΛE - ON - TI - N - ON around. Ex NFA XIV, 1984, lot 38. This coin is one of the first issues of Leontini. The reverse die on this coin is quite scarce and more expressive than most in its small series. Toned EF............................................... 5450 SICILY, LEONTINI; c. 475-455 BC, Diobol, 1.24g. Cf. Boehringer, Leontinoi-pl.

10-11, 16 and 44. Obv: Forepart of roaring lion l. with protruding tongue. Rx: [ΛE - ON] Barley grain. Apparently a new fractional denomination for Leontini (if our attribution is correct), and unrecorded with lion forepart facing left not right, though the left-facing type does appear on later fractions from Leontini, Boehringer pl. 12, 58-59. Good Fine / VF............................................................................................ 600 SICILY, LEONTINI; c. 475-455 BC, Litra, 0.67g. SNG ANS-214, SNG Oxford-1810, SNG Munich-548. Obv: Lion’s scalp. Rx: ΛE - ON Barley grain. VF.

............................................................................................................... 300 SICILY, SYRACUSE; c. 450-440 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.42g. Boehringer-485, SNG ANS-153, Jameson-1909, Dewing-719. Obv: Charioteer driving walking quadriga r., holding kentron and reins; Nike above, holding out wreath towards charioteer, ketos in exergue. Rx: Head of Arethusa r., wearing earring and necklace, hair tied with pearl headband; ΣYPΑΚΟΣΙ - Ο - Ν and four dolphins around. From a private Michigan collection. Ex Gemini 13, 6 April 2017, lot 15. Ex NFA XVI, 2 December 1985, lot 68 This is one of the finest examples from this pair of dies. The obverse is exceptional.

While usually the obverses of Syracusan coins of this period were struck with very worn dies, this is extremely fresh, even showing detail in the head and face of the charioteer. Mint State........................................................................................... 13000 SICILY, SYRACUSE, AGATHOKLES; 317-289 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.58g.

Ierardi-57 (O11/R35). Obv: Head of Arethusa l., three dolphins around; ΦΙ below neck. Rx: Quadriga l., triskeles above, AI monogram in exergue. Ex Davissons 10, April 1998, lot 42. Some erosion on edges of reverse and area under Arethusa’s neck.

Near Mint State...................................................................................................... 1750 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. EF.

............................................................................................................. 2950 SICILY, SICULO-PUNIC; c. 300 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.14g. Jenkins-325 (O106/ R266). Obv: Head of Herakles r. wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: Horse’s head l., club before, palm behind. Ex Davissons 10, April 1998, lot 86. Toned EF......... 1950 Hannibal Portrait?

SPAIN, CARTHAGO NOVA; Carthago Nova, 237-209 BC, Shekel, 7.39g. SNG Spain-104. Obv: Bare male head (Hannibal?) l. Rx: Horse standing r., palm tree behind. From a private Michigan collection. The traditional description of the obverse

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Obv: Head of Tanit l., wreathed with wheat ears, wearing [necklace] and single-drop earring. Rx: Horse standing r., pellet below horse. The pellet below the horse, though not present on the examples cited above, occurs on a number of the specimens in Berk photofile, e.g. NFA, December 1980, lot 129. Some porosity. EF.......................... 250 ZEUGITANIA, CARTHAGE; 221-202 BC, 1/4 shekel, 1.84g. SNG Cop-337.

Obv: Head of Tanit l. Rx: Horse standing r., pellet below. Toned EF.................... 500 BRUTTIUM, BRUTTII, CARTHAGINIAN OCCUPATION; c. 215-211 BC, Half Shekel, 3.93g. SNG Cop-361, HN Italy-2016. Obv: Wreathed head of Tanit l.

Rx: Horse standing r., solar disk above, Punic letter ‘aiyn’ below. Ex Philip T. Ashton Collection, purchased from Pegasi, November 2016. Toned VF........................... 750 CHALCIDIAN DISTRICT, ACANTHUS; 470-390 BC, Tetrobol, 2.24g. SNG ANS-42. Obv: Forepart of bull, head reverted; Π and swastika above. Rx: Four-part incuse. Mint State................................................................................................... 350 MACEDONIA, PERDICCAS II; 454-413 BC. Tetrobol, 2.29g. SNG ANS-47.

Obv: Mounted warrior on horse pacing r., holding two spears. Rx: Forepart of roaring lion r., within shallow incuse square. aVF.............................................................. 220 MACEDONIA, PHILIP II, 359-336 BC; Amphipolis I B, c. 355-349/8 BC (lifetime), Stater, 14.35g. Le Rider-154 (D71/R127). Obv: Laureate head of Zeus r.

Rx: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ Horseman with hand raised on trotting horse, bow beneath upraised leg. From a private Michigan collection. gVF...................................................... 2500 MACEDONIA, PHILIP II; Amphipolis, c. 323/2-316 BC, Tetradrachm, 14.09g.

Cf. Le Rider-p. 124 and pl. 46, 19. Obv: Laureate head of Zeus r. Rx: ΦΙΛΙΠ -ΠοΥ Rider holding palm on horseback r., dolphin below horse, Π[o] below horse’s raised l. foreleg. Two test cuts on reverse. EF....................................................................... 750 MACEDONIA, PHILIP II; c. 323-315 BC, Tetrobol, 2.64g. Le Rider-Pl. 46, 24.

Obv: Head of Apollo r. Rx: Horseman r.; symbol: crescent below. EF.................. 300 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Sardes, c. 319315 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.79g. Price-2667. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lionskin headdress. Rx: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated l. holding eagle on outstretched arm; star in l. field, monogram under throne. gVF................................................. 750 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; 336-323 BC. Tarsus, c. 315305 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.90g. Price-3796. Ex Davissons 10, April 1998, lot 44. EF / VF ............................................................................................................... 685 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Ake, 305/4 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.24g. Price-3302 (same dies). Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lionskin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l. holding eagle and scepter; Phoenician numerals denoting year of issue under arm. aEF................................................................... 425 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, STRUCK UNDER SELEUKOS I NIKATOR. 312-281 BC; Babylon, c. 311-300 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.02g. Price-3747, SC-82.5b. Obv: In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon, Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin. Rx: Zeus seated l., monogram in wreath in l. field, MI below throne. Obverse struck in exceptionally high relief. EF / aEF ............................................................................................................... 800 MACEDONIAN KINGDOM, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; 336-323 BC, Tetradrachm, Mesembria, 175-125 BC, 1.43g. Price-1059. Exceptionally beautiful style. EF ............................................................................................................... 465 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Abydus, c. 310301 BC, Drachm, 4.22g. Price-1527. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lionskin. Rx: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated l. holding eagle and scepter; monogram in l. field, ivyleaf below throne. EF.............................................................................................. 335 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; “Colophon”, c.

310-301 BC, Drachm, 4.34g. Price-1827. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l. holding eagle and scepter, crescent in l. field, monogram below throne. EF / VF............................................................................................ 245 MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; “Colophon”, c.

310-301 BC, Drachm, 4.31g. Price-1827. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l. holding eagle and scepter, crescent in l. field, monogram below throne. EF / VF............................................................................................ 225 Tyre Mint MACEDONIA, DEMETRIUS POLIORCETES; 294-288 BC. Tyre, c. 298-295 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.

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274/1-260/55 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.48g. SNG Cop-1199, SNG Berry-350. Obv: Horned head of Pan l., lagobolon over shoulder, on boss of Macedonian shield. Rx: Athena Alkidemos advancing l., holding shield decorated with aegis, preparing to cast thunderbolt; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to r., ΑΝΤΙΓΟΝΟΥ to l., crested Macedonian helmet to inner l., monogram to inner r. Toned Fine.............................................................. 650 MACEDONIA, AUTONOMOUS ISSUES UNDER PHILIP V & PERSEUS; c. 185-168 BC, Tetrobol, 2.39g. BM-12 var. Obv: Macedonian shield, MA / KE divided by club in central boss. Rx: Macedonian helmet, E and monogram to l., monogram and star to r. From the Philip Ashton Collection. EF........................... 250 THRACE, AINOS; c. 408/7-407/6 BC, Diobol, 1.45g. May-Group XXXIV. Obv: Head of Hermes r. wearing petasos. Rx: [A]INI Goat walking r., crab below. Ex Philip T. Ashton Collection, purchased from Pegasi, November 2015. Toned EF........... 400 THRACE, THASOS; After 146 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.65g. SNG Cop-1038-49 var.

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(no monogram). Obv: Head of young Dionysus r., wreathed with ivy and with band across forehead. Rx: Herakles, naked, stg. l., holding club, lion’s skin over l. arm; monogram in field to l. Rare with monogram on reverse. Obverse struck with worn die. EF ............................................................................................................... 400 THRACE, LYSIMACHUS, 323-281 BC; Uncertain mint, Tetradrachm, 17.15g.

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Rx: Athena enthroned l., AP on throne. Fine style. Toned EF................................. 550 THESSALY, TRICCA; 480-420 BC, Hemidrachm, 2.66g. BCD Thessaly II-776 var. Obv: Naked youth standing r., restraining forepart of unruly bull. Rx: Forepart of horse r., ethnic around; all within shallow incuse square. Ex Pegasi 30, June 2014, lot 101. gVF ............................................................................................................... 275 BOEOTIA, FEDERAL MINT; Hemidrachm, 2.63g. BCD-26. Obv: Boeotian Shield. Rx: Kantharos, BO - I on either side, club above, ivy leaf to r. Toned aEF.....

............................................................................................................... 250 EUBOEA, CHALCIS; c. 338-308 BC, Drachm, 3.52g. SNG Cop-435, SNG Delepierre-1376, BCD-1379. Obv: Head of the Nymph Chalkis r., wearing earring, hair rolled. Rx: Eagle flying r., holding serpent in beak and talons; ΛΑΧ below (XAΛ retrograde), unclear monogram above. Modest area of weak strike; hints of luster around devices. VF.................................................................................................. 200 EUBOEA, HISTIAIA; 3rd Cent. BC until 146 BC, Tetrobol, 2.46g. BM-42ff var. (control letters). Obv: Head of nymph Histiaea r. Rx: Nymph Histiaea seated r., trident and ΩA below. EF................................................................................................... 250 ATTICA, ATHENS; After 449 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.17g. Starr-Pl. XXII, 8; Svoronos-pl. 10, 16. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r., head front, between olive sprig and crescent behind and AΘΕ in front. This coin is the class that just follows Starr Group V. If the tail feathers were four that pointed down, it would be part of Starr Group V. We have never before handled a coin that is so close to Starr Group without being included. Some obverse luster. Extensive luster in reverse field.

EF / Near Mint State.............................................................................................. 1500 Three Exceptional Early Classical Tetradrachms ATTICA, ATHENS; 449-445 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.14g. Starr issues after 449 BC, #1. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: AΘE downwards on r.; Owl standing r., head front, to l. olive twig with two leaves and crescent moon. From the first issue after the Starr Groups, still showing the high relief and much of the fine style that is typical of those earlier issues. Only the lack of the four-feather tail keeps this from fitting into Starr’s Group V. Toned EF..................................................................................... 1500 ATTICA, ATHENS; c. 440 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.23g. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r., head front; olive sprig and crescent behind, AΘΕ before. Mint State................................................................................................. 1300 ATTICA, ATHENS; c. 435 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.15g. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r., head front; olive sprig and crescent behind, AΘΕ before. Extremely beautiful owl on reverse. Mint State........................................ 1300 ATTICA, ATHENS. NEW STYLE; Euboulides/Agathokles/Artemis with fawn, 110/109 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.70g. Thompson-709a. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r.

Rx: Owl standing r.on amphora, head front; third magistrate ΘEOΔΩ; A on amphora, ME below; all within olive wreath. A transitional obverse die, which had earlier been used for the magistrates Phanokles and Apollonios: see Thompson, p. 261. Near Mint State ............................................................................................................. 1450 ATTICA, ATHENS. NEW STYLE; Polycharm(os) and Nicog, Winged Caduceus, 132/31 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.74g. Thompson-obv. die 378, rev. like her mostly unillustrated 379e-i. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r. on amphora, head front; ethnic and magistrates’ names across field, winged caduceus in l. field, third magistrate ΘEMIΣ / TOKΛH in r. field; Z on amphora (written like a sideways H), ME below; all within olive wreath. Ex Davissons 10, April 1998, lot 62.

Toned Choice EF................................................................................................... 1500 Incredible Last Issue of Aegina ATTICA, AEGINA; 404-340 BC, Stater, 12.21g. Milbank-6, Period VII, Pl III. Obv: Land Turtle, A - I. Rx: Incuse square divided into five compartments, three of which contain the letter N, the letter I, and a dolphin. Formerly in NGC holder AU 4/5 3/5. Ex Gemini XII, 11 January 2015, lot 126. Struck in ultra high relief, exhibiting tremendous detail. The nose and the front part of the head are off flan. A coin of exceptional quality, rarely seen in the market. Mint State................................... 12500 CORINTHIA, CORINTH; 4th Period, 405-345 BC, Stater, 8.57g. Calciati-111.

Obv: Pegasus flying l. Rx: Head of Athena l., palmette behind. gVF / EF............ 500 Rare Scorpion Fish CORINTHIA, CORINTH; 350-330 BC, Stater, 8.50g. Calciati-158. Obv: Pegasus flying l., koppa below. Rx: Head of Athena r. in Corinthian helmet, scorpion fish behind. Rare scorpion fish symbol; from the same reverse die as the two specimens illustrated by Calciati (BM-146 and his own collection). Tip of Pegasus nose off flan.

EF ............................................................................................................... 685 ACARNANIA, THYRRHEIUM; 330-300 BC, Stater, 8.54g. Calciati-10. Obv: Pegasus flying l. Rx: Helmeted head of Athena l., pendant behind. Ex Davissons 10, April 1998, lot 55. EF / gVF................................................................................... 385 ELIS, OLYMPIA; c. later 390s-380 BC, Obol, 0.88g. BCD-97 (same dies). Obv: Eagle’s head r. with long neck. Rx: Thunderbolt upright with volutes above and below, flanked by letters F - A across field. Very rare, according to the BCD catalogue.

Stated to be a BCD duplicate, not included in the published sale catalogues. Slightly porous but beautifully centered. aVF...................................................................... 350 BITHYNIA, CIUS; c. 321-300 BC, Hemidrachm, 2.32g. BM-6. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo r. Rx: Prow l., ornamented with star, magistrate’s name above and below. Ex Berk 159, 3 June 2008, lot 179. EF........................................................................ 250 BITHYNIA, CALCHEDON; Persic weight standard, c. 340-320 BC, Siglos, 5.39g. SNG BM-112. Obv: Bull standing l. on wheat ear. Rx: Four-part millsail incuse square. EF ............................................................................................................... 225 BITHYNIA, CALCHEDON; c. 387-340 BC, Drachm, 3.87g. SNG BM-96. Obv: Bull standing l. on wheat ear; caduceus and star before. Rx: Four-part granulated incuse square. EF.................................................................................................... 150 ACHAEAN LEAGUE, PALLANTIUM; c. 88-30 BC, Hemidrachm, 2.32g.

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BCD-1547.4. Obv: Laureate head of Zeus l. Rx: Youthful Pan, nude, seated l. on rock, r. hand raised, holding lagobolon in l. hand; eagle with wings raised standing l. on his knee; AP monogram before, Δ behind. Ex Berk 101, 24 March 1998, lot 149.

Iridescently toned. VF............................................................................................. 275 ARCADIA, MEGALOPOLIS; 175-168 AD, Triobol, 2.32g. BCD-1548. Obv: Laureate head of Zeus l. Rx: Pan seated l. on rock, raising his r. hand above eagle standing in his lap, and holding lagobolon in l. hand. Ex Berk 199, 27 September 2016, lot 77. Back of head flatly struck. gVF.......................................................... 750 MESSENIA, MESSENE; c. 191-183 BC, Hemidrachm of Achaean League type, 2.45g. BCD-706 (same obv. die). Obv: Laureate head of Zeus l. Rx: Large X, surrounded by smaller letters: ME ligate below, Ξ - E l. and r., monogram of ΠΛY above; all within laurel wreath. Ex Davissons 10, April 1998, lot 65, with printed auction ticket. Rare, according to the BCD catalogue. VF..................................... 240 ACHAEAN LEAGUE, TEGEA; Early 1st century BC, Hemidrachm, 2.14g.

Benner-4, BCD-1744. Obv: Laureate head of Zeus r. Rx: League monogram, T - E to l. and r.; all within laurel wreath. Ex Berk 147, 1 February 2006, lot 136. Toned VF.

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Williams, NNM 155-210 (these dies); cf. Sear-2681. Obv: Zeus enthroned r. holding eagle and scepter. Rx: Head of Artemis three-quarter face to r., hair in bun behind, APK[A] - D - IK retrograde around. Ex Berk 116, 17 October 2000, lot 494. Some porosity. VF............................................................................................................. 350 EPIRUS, EPIROTE REPUBLIC; c. 238-168 BC, Drachm, 4.91g. BM-23. Obv: Head of Zeus Dodonaeus r., wearing oak wreath, EK monogram behind. Rx: Eagle standing r. on thunderbolt, ΑΠΕΙ behind, ΡΩΤΑΝ before; oak wreath around. VF.....

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SNG BM-838, MacDonald-pp. 11-12. Obv: Facing lion’s head. Rx: Quadripartite incuse square. Fine................................................................................................. 125 DANUBIAN DISTRICT, APOLLONIA PONTICA; 450-400 BC, Drachm, 3.28g. SNG BM Black Sea 153-59, Sear-1655. Obv: Anchor with flukes upward, between crayfish and A. Rx: Medusa head facing, tongue protruding, with snakes as hair. From the Philip Ashton Collection, purchased from Alex Malloy, April 1999.

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Obv: Facing male heads, l. head inverted. Rx: Sea-eagle with dolphin in talons, Γ below eagle. aEF..................................................................................................... 300 Unpublished DANUBIAN DISTRICT, ISTRUS; 4th cent. BC, Drachm, 5.01g. Cf. SNG BM246. Obv: Two facing male heads, r. head inverted. Rx: IΣΤPH (sic, rather than IΣΤPIH) Sea-eagle standing l. on dolphin l., which it attacks with its beak; below dolphin, ΛΠ ligate. Neither the omission of the second I from the ethnic nor the letters ΛΠ ligate in exergue are recorded on any coin of Istrus in AMNG, SNG BM, or SNG Copenhagen. Good Fine......................................................................................... 325 DANUBIAN DISTRICT, ISTRUS; 4th century BC, 1/4 Drachm, 1.09g. SNG BM-234. Obv: Two facing male heads, r. head inverted. Rx: Sea-eagle standing l. on dolphin l., which it attacks with its beak; Θ below eagle’s tail. Scarce fractional denomination. VF................................................................................................... 150 PONTIC, MITHRADATES VI; 83-82 BC, Second Mithradatic War, Odessa, Tetradrachm, 15.87g. Obv: Portrait of Mithradates as Alexander III as Hercules. Rx: Zeus seated. aEF / Fine........................................................................................... 675 LESBOS, MYTILENE; c. 525-475 BC, 1/10 Stater, 1.49g. Obv: Head of roaring lion r. Rx: Quadripartite incuse square. Ex CNG 78, 14 May 2008, lot 781 (part).

Rare; unpublished in the major references (but cf. Bodenstedt 12-14 for a similar coin in electrum; cf. Berk 207, 13 June 2019, lot 118 for another example from this obverse die). Toned EF........................................................................................................ 500 Portrait of African LESBOS, UNCERTAIN MINT; c. 480 BC, 1/12 Stater, 0.99g BM-42, SNG Aulock-7715. Obv: Head of African r. Rx: Quadripartite incuse square. In Greek times Africans were considered highly unusual people which is why they were placed on coins. EF........................................................................................................... 1600 IONIA, SAMOS; c. 526-522 BC, Drachm, 3.58g. Barron-pl. II, 35, Weber-6296.

Obv: Forepart of winged boar l. Rx: Facing lion scalp. Beautifully centered. Struck in high relief. Pleasantly toned. Choice EF................................................................. 985 IONIA, SAMOS; c. 468-463 BC, Tetradrachm, 13.25g. Barron-pl. X, 42. Obv: Lion’s scalp facing. Rx: Forepart of ox r., eye symbol above. Reverse off-center. aVF ............................................................................................................... 775 IONIA, SAMOS; 400-365 BC, Diobol, 0.97g. Barron-1a, BM-140. Obv: Lion’s scalp facing. Rx: Prow of Samian galley r. VF....................................................... 125 IONIA, SAMOS; 270-240 BC, Octobol, 4.18g. SNG Cop-1710, Barron-pl. XXV, 9. Obv: Facing lion’s scalp. Rx: Forepart of ox r. Small planchet defect at 7:00 on reverse. gVF............................................................................................................. 650 IONIA, SAMOS; c. 200 BC, Tetrobol, 2.58g. Barron-pl. XXIX, 21a. Obv: Facing scalp of lion. Rx: ΣΑΜΙΩΝ, forepart of bull butting r.; ear of barley before, monogram below. Toned VF..................................................................................................... 250 IONIA, SAMOS; c. 200 BC, Tetrobol, 2.57g. Barron-pl. XXIX, 39. Obv: Facing scalp of lion. Rx: ΣΑΜΙΩΝ, forepart of bull butting r.; ear of barley before, hook below. EF ............................................................................................................... 950 TROAS, CEBREN; 5th cent. BC, Triobol, 1.32g. SNG Aulock-1546. Obv: Archaic head of Apollo l. Rx: Ram’s head l. in incuse square. Obverse in splendid archaic style. EF ............................................................................................................... 400 MYSIA, CYZICUS; 390-330 BC, Tetradrachm, 14.50g. SNG Aulock-9345. Obv: ΣΩTEIPA Head of Kore l. wearing wreath of wheat ears and with hair in sphendone.

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Obv: Bull l. with head turned back, caduceus below. Rx: Gorgoneion. Rare variety.

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XIX.21. Obv: Forepart of lioness r. Rx: Crude incuse square, obscured by two test cuts. Second recorded. Several test cuts on reverse. Planchet defect in center of obverse. VG............................................................................................................. 300 131. CARIA, BARGYLIA; c. 1st cent. BC, Hemidrachm, 2.14g. SNG Aulock-8074, BMC Caria-, SNG Cop-, SNG Helsinki-22. Obv: Veiled head of Artemis Kindys r.

Rx: ΒΑΡΓΥ / ΛΙΗΤΩΝ, Stag standing r. with rose below. Ex Superior, 30 May 1995, lot 7585. Lovely imagery, but with considerable porosity and slightly off-center. VF.

............................................................................................................... 200 132. CARIA, CNIDUS; c. 330-250 BC, Drachm, 3.08g. SNG Keckman-176. Obv: Head of Aphrodite r. Rx: Forepart of lion r. Toned gVF.................................................. 400 133. CARIA, MYLASA; c. 175-150 BC, Tetradrachm, 9.55g. R. Ashton, “The PseudoRhodian Drachms of Mylasa”, NC (1992), pp. 1-39. Tetradrachm specifically discussed on p. 22, G var. (monogram in reverse r. field is reverted), pl. 10. Akarca pl. 2, 11 var. SNG Aulock 2863 var. SNG Kayhan 842 var., cf. R. Ashton and G. Reger in Agoranomia. Studies in Money and Exchange Presented to John H. Kroll (2006), p. 137, pl. 6, 200. Obv: Rose with two buds, M - Y l. and r. in inner fields. Rx: IΑ - Α Eagle standing r. on palm branch, spreading wings, ΠΑ in r. field. ΠΑ is the abbreviation for the month of ΠΑNEMOΣ in the Macedonian calendar, corresponding to c. June in the modern calendar. A remarkable type with the abbreviation of the Macedonian month on the coin. EF......................................................................... 900 134. CARIA, RHODES; c. 205-188 BC, Drachm, 2.45g. SNG Keckman-; BM-; SNG Cop-; Ashton NC 1987-, 1988-, 1989-, 1995-, 2002-. Obv: Head of Helios facing, slightly r. Rx: P - O to either side of rose, magistrate’s name ΑΙΝΗΤΩΡ above, panther in field r. Not in works consulted; perhaps unpublished. aEF................................ 350 135. CARIA, RHODES; c. 170-150 BC, Hemidrachm, 1.37g. Jenkins-44, SNG Keckman-654. Obv: Facing radiate head of Helios. Rx: Rose with bud to r.; APTEMΩN above; club and T in lower l. field; all in shallow incuse square. Ex Berk 161, 28 October 2010, lot 160. aEF........................................................................ 265 136. MAINLAND GREECE, PSEUDO-RHODIAN; c. 171-170 BC, Drachm, 2.31g.

Ashton, Num. Chron. 1988-p. 24. Obv: Head of Helios facing three-quarter r. Rx: Rose, bud l., bunch of grapes r., ΣTPATΩN above, no ethnic. Toned aEF............ 150 137. CARIA, HECATOMNUS; 392/1-377/6 BC. Tetradrachm, 14.00g. SNG Aulock-2354, Sear-4952. Obv: Zeus Labraundos standing r. holding double ax over shoulder and spear. Rx: Lion standing r., at bay, EKATOMNΩ above, all within incuse circle. VG / gVF.......................................................................................... 850 138. UNCERTAIN MINT IN WESTERN ASIA MINOR; 5th century BC, 1.69g.

Obv: Head of ram l. Rx: Head of roaring lion r. within incuse square. Unpublished, but a few other examples have appeared in recent years (some with the ram facing r.); variously attributed to Cebren, Caria or Uncertain Mint and described as a hemidrachm, trihemiobol or sixth stater. Mysterious and appealing. Bold Fine.... 250 139. ISSOS OR UNCERTAIN CYPRUS; c. 500-480 BC, Stater, 10.89g. Babelonpl. XXV, 19. Obv: Lion’s head l. with foreleg below. Rx: Crude incuse with large diagonal bar corner to corner. Some large flan cracks on owl’s nose. Struck with worn dies. gVF ............................................................................................................... 675 140. LYDIA, CROESUS; 565-546 BC, Stater, 10.11g. Berk-20. Obv: Confronted foreparts of a roaring lion and a bull. Rx: Oblong punch divided into two squares.

Excellent centering. gVF....................................................................................... 2950 141. LYDIA, CROESUS; c. 561-546 BC, 1/6 Stater, 1.67g. Berk-25, 100 Greatest Ancient Coins. Obv: Confronted foreparts of lion and bull. Rx: Two-part incuse. First bimetallic series. Acquired from Harlan Berk, 2014. VF..................................... 1400 142. LYDIA, CROESUS; 565-546 BC, 1/6 Stater, 1.69g. Berk-24. Obv: Confronted foreparts of roaring lion and bull. Rx: Two-part incuse. Good Fine...................... 650 143. LYDIA, CROESUS; 565-546 BC, 1/12 Stater, 0.84g. Berk-27. Obv: Confronted foreparts of roaring lion and bull. Rx: Incuse. VG................................................. 400 144. LYDIA, CROESUS; 561-546 BC, 1/24 Stater, 0.42g. Berk-30. Obv: Confronted foreparts of roaring lion and bull. Rx: Double incuse punch. gVF........................ 925 145. LYDIA, CROESUS; 565-546 BC, 1/24 Stater, 0.39g. Berk-30. Obv: Confronted foreparts of roaring lion and bull. Rx: Incuse. NGC 4625073-011. aVF............... 600 4th Recorded 146. PAMPHYLIA, ASPENDUS; c. 400 BC, Stater, 10.67g. SNG Cop-436 (as Sillyum). Obv: Two wrestlers engaged; the one on l. holds r. knee and chest of opponent, while the one on r. grasps r. shoulder of opponent. Rx: Slinger wearing short chiton, discharging sling to r., between triskeles behind him and statue of Athena on base before him; around, legend EΣTFEΛI[IVΣ]. Rare with the wrestlers grasping each other’s bodies not just arms, and with statue of Athena in reverse field; all in dotted square within incuse square. Possibly only the fourth specimen recorded, the other three being Journ. Int. d’Arch. Num. VI, 1903, pl. XII.6; SNG Copenhagen 436; and Leu Web 4, 24 June 2018, lot 318. For an extensively large and consistent series, it is quite rare to find a coin that is different. Wrestlers engaged on obverse with rare symbol, though weak on reverse. VF / Fine............................................................ 900 147. PERSIA, ACHAEMENID KINGS; c. 440-375 BC, Siglos, 5.55g. Carradice-Type IV, pl. XIV, 43-45; Sear-4683. Obv: Persian king in kneeling/running stance to r., holding dagger and bow. Rx: Oblong punch. Bold Fine........................................ 100 148. LYCIAN LEAGUE, CRAGUS; 1st cent. BC, Hemidrachm, 1.91g. Troxell-90.

Obv: Laureate head of Apollo r. Rx: Lyre in incuse square; ethnic around, tripod in lower l. Ex CNG 58, 19 September 2001, lot 635. Mint State............................... 250 149. LYCIAN LEAGUE, PATARA; c. 167-81 BC, Drachm, 2.61g. Troxell-19.4. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo r. Rx: Lyre in incuse square; ethnic around. Toned EF... 200 150. LYCIA, PERIKLE; c. 400-360 BC, Tetrobol, 2.86g. SNG Aulock-4254 var. (rev legend); Müseler VIII, 47-51. Obv: Lion’s scalp facing. Rx: Triskeles, legend around, all in round incuse. Exceptionally sharp. Mint State............................................... 400 151. LYCIA, PERIIKLE; c. 400-360 BC, Tetrobol, 3.17g. Müseler VIII, 38; SNG

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BM-4, Sear-6011. Obv: Galley l., prow terminating in lion’s head, containing three hoplites with crested helmets and round shields; below, zigzag line of waves, hippocamp l., and murex shell. Rx: Lion attacking bull l., Phoenician legend ‘Azbaal, king of Gebal’ above. Toned gVF......................................................................... 1500 EUAGORAS I; Stater, 11.00g. Sear-5806. Obv: Head of Herakles wearing lionskin r. Rx: Goat kneeling r. with barley grain above. Obverse struck with a rusty die, as usual. Most of the obverses of this issue are worse than this coin. Even the coin in the Pozzi sale was struck with the same worn obverse die as this one. VF / EF........... 950 SELEUCID, ANTIOCHUS I, 281-261 BC; Ai Khanoum, Drachm, 4.08g. SC439.3. Obv: Head of Antiochus r. Rx: Apollo seated l. on omphalos, testing arrow and resting l. hand on grounded bow; Δ below arrow. Ex Davissons 10, April 1998, lot 72.

VF ............................................................................................................... 400 SYRIA, ANTIOCHUS HIERAX; 242(?)-227 BC. Workshop B(?): Series I, Group B, Tetradrachm, 16.52g. SC-878.3. Obv: Head of Antiochus I r., rejuvenated and idealized, wearing winged diadem. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ on r., ANTIOXOY on l., Apollo, nude apart from slight drapery on thigh, seated l. on omphalos, testing arrow and resting l. hand on grounded bow; two monograms in lower l. field, horse grazing r. in exergue. aVF........................................................................................................... 475 SYRIA, DEMETRIUS I, 162-150 BC; Antioch, Tetradrachm, 16.67g. SC-1638.1g.

Obv: Diademed head of Demetrius r. within laurel wreath. Rx: Tyche, draped, seated l. on throne with winged tritoness support, holding scepter and cornucopia; monogram in outer l. field. High relief. Toned gVF.................................................................. 400 SYRIA, ANTIOCHUS VII, 138-129 BC; Tyre, Year 179 = 134/3 BC, Drachm, 4.10g. SC-2108.2. Obv: Head of Antiochus VII r. Rx: Nike walking l., monogram on club in l. field, date in exergue. aEF....................................................................... 275 SYRIA, ANTIOCHUS X, 94-88 BC; Antioch, Second Reign, Tetradrachm, 15.84g.

SC-2434.1. Obv: Diademed head of Antiochus r. Rx: Zeus seated l. on throne, holding Nike and scepter; monograms in outer l. field and under throne. Appealing portrait.

Toned VF ............................................................................................................... 375 SYRIA, PHILIP I PHILADELPHUS, 95-75 BC; Antioch, Tetradrachm, 16.10g.

SC-2463. Obv: Diademed head of king r. Rx: Zeus seated l. holding Nike and scepter. gVF ............................................................................................................... 300 SIDON, TIME OF BA`ALŠILLEM I-BA’ANA; c. 425-401 BC, Half Shekel, 9.88g. Betlyon, ANSMN 21-8; BM-10. Obv: War galley before fortified wall of city; beneath, two leaping lions back to back. Rx: King about to slay lion whose mane he grasps. Test cut on reverse at 12:00, otherwise VF............................................... 1250 PHOENICIA, TYRE; Year 160 = 34/5 AD, Shekel, 14.15g. RPC-4664 (2 spec.), Prieur-1424 (2 spec.). Obv: Laureate bust of Heracles (Melqart) r., with lionskin knotted around neck. Rx: T[YP - OY IEPAΣ - KA]I AΣYΛOY Eagle with closed wings standing l. on prow, with palm branch behind shoulder; Phoenician letter between the eagle’s legs; date PΞ and club in l. field; and KP in r. field. NGC 4278975004, with their printed ticket but removed from holder. Y. Meshorer thought that all Tyrian shekels and half shekels from Year 109 on, when the letters KP were added to their reverse design, were struck at Jerusalem rather than Tyre, but the authors of RPC I, pp. 655-6, do not accept this hypothesis . EF..................................................... 2000 JUDAEA, FIRST REVOLT; Year 2, 67/68 CE, Sheqel, 14.31g. Hendin-1358.

Obv: Ritual chalice with pearled rim, Hebrew inscription around (Year 2, Sheqel of Israel). Rx: Stem with three pomegranates, Hebrew inscription around (Jerusalem the Holy). Formerly in NGC holder, graded AU, 5/5, 4/5. Mint State....................... 8750 JUDAEA, FIRST REVOLT; Year 2, 67/68 CE, Sheqel, 13.33g. Hendin-1358.

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Obv: Ritual chalice with pearled rim, Hebrew inscription around (Year 3, Sheqel of Israel). Rx: Stem with three pomegranates, Hebrew inscription around (Jerusalem the Holy). Mint State.................................................................................................. 8400 PARTHIA, MITHRADATES II, 123-88 BC; Drachm, 4.03g. Shore-96, Sellwood-28.2. Obv: Bust of king l. with long beard, wearing tiara with star in center.

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Rx: Fire altar between two attendants, star and crescent l. and r. of flame, triple border with four stars within crescents around edge. Iridescent toning. Mint State........... 100 172. BACTRIA, APOLLODOTOS I; c. 180-160 BC, Square Drachm, 2.26g.

Bopearachchi-Series 4G. Obv: Elephant standing r., monogram below. Rx: Humped bull standing r., monogram below. aEF.................................................................. 225 173. BACTRIA, MENANDER; 155-130 BC, Drachm, 2.50g. Bopearachchi-Series 7, 26A. Obv: Bust of king l., hurling javelin, skin over shoulder. Rx: Athena advancing l., monogram behind. Toned gVF........................................................................... 300 174. BACTRIA, MENANDER; 155-130 BC, Drachm, 2.46g. Bopearachchi-Series 13, 85Q. Obv: Diademed and draped bust of king r. Rx: Athena advancing l., monogram before. EF ............................................................................................................... 250 175. BACTRIA, MENANDER; 155-130 BC, Drachm, 2.45g. Bopearachchi-Series 16, 141I. Obv: Helmeted and draped bust of king r. Rx: Athena advancing l., monogram before. aEF.............................................................................................................. 150 Die Signed With Delta 176. PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY I; 305-283 BC. Alexandria, c. 307/6 BC, Tetradrachm, Attic Standard, 16.82g. Δ Artist Signed Die. CPE-56, Svoronos-37. Obv: Head of Alexander III r., wearing elephant-skin headdress that merges with aegis tied below chin; tiny letter Δ placed beside the elephant’s ear where it meets the aegis.

Rx: AΛEΞANΔPoY upwards on l., Athena Promachos advancing r., hurling spear and holding shield; in r. field ΦΔo monogram and eagle standing r. on thunderbolt.

Rare: Zervos recorded only 13 specimens of our tetradrachm, from five obverse dies.

This coin is part of Ptolemy’s scarce first issue of Elephant-skin headdress/Athena tetradrachms that still used the Attic weight standard, between c. 312/11 and c. 306 BC; after that the same types were continued but the weight of each coin was reduced by c. 1.5 g. The meaning of the tiny Δ on Alexander’s elephant-skin headdress on the obverse is uncertain; according to Lorber it could be “an engraver’s signature or something else - e.g. the mark of a die-engraving workshop” (p. 257). This is an exceptional early issue of this type struck at Attic weight which were called in, melted, and restruck at Rhodian weight. This is one of the few survivors. Exceptional quality. Obverse in high relief. Mint State / Near Mint State................................ 5250 177. PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY I SOTER SIGNED BY THE ARTIST DELTA; Alexandria, c. 300-285 BC, Tetradrachm, 14.23g. CPE-168, Svoronos-255 (191 spec.).

Obv: Diademed head of Ptolemy I r., signature behind ear (Δ). Rx: ΠTOΛEMAIOY – BAΣIΛEΩΣ Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt, P and ΠAP monogram in l. field. Scrape on lower part of chin.. Mint State.......................................................................... 1450 178. PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY I; 305-283 BC. Uncertain Mint 9, on Cyprus; after 294 BC, Tetradrachm, 14.27g. CPE-228, Svoronos-376 (4 spec.). Obv: Diademed head of king r., wearing aegis. Rx: ΠTOΛEMAIOY - BAΣIΛEΩΣ Eagle with folded wings standing l. on thunderbolt; in l. field EY above KΛ above A. Rare: only four specimens known to Svoronos. Struck in high relief.. Mint State........................... 900 179. UNCERTAIN PTOLEMAIC KING; Uncertain Mint, Cyprus, c. late 2nd century BC, Didrachm, 6.20g. SNG Cop-637, Svoronos-1789. Obv: Bust of young Dionysus r., wreathed with ivy, thyrsus over shoulder. Rx: ΠTOΛEMAIOY - BAΣIΛEΩΣ Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt, wings open. Fine.......................................................... 400 180. PTOLEMAIC, CLEOPATRA III AND PTOLEMY IX; Year 8=110/109 BC, Tetradrachm, 14.05g. SNG Cop-352, Svoronos-1669. Obv: Head of king. Rx: Eagle on thunderbolt. Ex Berk 179, 24 May 2012, lot 148. Toned VF............................ 250 181. PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY XII; 80-51 BC. Alexandria, Year 3=79/78 BC, Tetradrachm, 13.56g. SNG Cop-378, Svoronos-1849. Obv: Diademed head of king r. with aegis. Rx: ΠTOΛEMAIOY - BAΣIΛEΩΣ Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt, date LΓ in l. field, ΠA in r. field. VF.............................................................................. 225 182. ARABIA FELIX, HIMYARITES, ‘AMDAN BAYYIN; c. 50-150 AD, mint Raidan, Quinarius, 1.14g. BM-2, Sear-5718. Obv: Beardless male head r., hair hanging in ringlets, monogram behind. Rx: Small male head r., monogram before, Himyarite legend around. Toned EF....................................................................... 100 Since obols frequently get buried, or go unnoticed in sales, we have decided to put out a section strictly in obols.

PLEASE GO TO THE WEB SITE TO SEE ENALARGMENTS & VIDEOS 183. GAUL, MASSALIA; c. 400 BC, Obol, 0.63g. Pozzi-16, De La Tour-689. Obv: Youthful head of Apollo l. Rx: Wheel of four spokes, M A in two quadrants. EF.200 184. CALABRIA, TARENTUM; 281-235 BC, Hemiobol, 0.53g. Cf. Vlasto-1631. Obv: Kantharos surrounded by five pellets, without visible letter in field. Rx: Same type, again without visible letters in field. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Pegasi, November 2005. Toned EF........................................................................ 300 185. CALABRIA, TARENTUM; 380-334 BC, Diobol, 0.89g. Vlasto-1323. Obv: Head of Athena r. wearing crested helmet, on which Scylla. Rx: Herakles kneeling r. grappling with lion, owl perched on lion’s back. VG............................................. 135 186. CALABRIA, TARAS; 4th cent. BC, Diobol, 1.36g. Sear-351 var. Obv: Head of Athena r. wearing crested helmet decorated with Scylla. Rx: Herakles naked, strangling lion. Obverse poorly struck. Toned Mint State....................................... 250 187. LUCANIA, METAPONTUM; c. 540-510 BC, Obol, 0.73g. Noe-100. Obv: Barley ear. Rx: Barley ear, incuse; annulets to either side. VF / EF.................................. 200 188. LUCANIA, METAPONTUM; 350-330 BC, Diobol, 1.11g. Noe, Johnson-Class D, 21b1, 123. Obv: Head of Athena r. wearing Corinthian helmet. Rx: Ear of barley upright, META on l., leaf and cornucopia on r. Obverse off-center. EF.................. 100 189. BRUTTIUM, CROTON; c. 430-420 BC, Diobol, 0.78g. HN Italy-2133 var. (hare r.), SNG ANS-332 var. (hare r.). Obv: Tripod, annulets above and to either side. Rx: Hare leaping l. between two annulets. Rare; this exact variety apparently unpublished.

VF ............................................................................................................... 400 190. BRUTTIUM, TERINA; Triobol, 1.04g. HN Italy-2624. Obv: Head of Nymph r., hair bound in sphendone. Rx: Nike seated l. Extremely beautiful. Slightly granular planchet. gVF........................................................................................................... 350

191. SICILY, SYRACUSE; 480-470 BC, Obol, 0.57g. Boehringer-370a (43 spec.), Sear917. Obv: Head of Arethusa r. wearing beaded diadem. Rx: Wheel with four spokes.

From the Philip Ashton Collection, ex Berk 122, 6 September 2001, lot 156. Toned EF ............................................................................................................... 300 192. CHALCIDIAN DISTRICT, ACANTHUS; 525-470 BC, Obol, 0.42g. SNG ANS27. Obv: Facing head and neck of lioness, seen from above. Rx: Four-part incuse square. gVF............................................................................................................. 300 193. CHALCIDIAN DISTRICT, ACANTHUS; c. 470-465 BC, Hemiobol, 0.33g.

SNG ANS-51. Obv: Bull’s head r., border of dots. Rx: Four-part incuse square. From the Philip Ashton Collection, ex Berk 194, 9 July 2015, lot 71. Bold Fine........... 200 194. CHALCIDIAN DISTRICT, ACANTHUS; 470-390 BC, Obol, 0.62g. Traité-1714, pl. LIV.20. Obv: Facing head of lioness, pellet above. Rx: Four-part incuse square.

Toned VF ............................................................................................................... 350 195. CHALCIDIAN DISTRICT, TERONE; c. 500-480 BC, Diobol, 0.95g. SNG Ashmolean-2387 var. (orientation of handle), SNG ANS-, SNG Berry-, SNG Copenhagen-, Traité-, AMNG-. Obv: Oinochoe, handle on l. Rx: Rough four-part shallow incuse square. Extremely rare; missing is most references. This variety is apparently unpublished. Toned VF......................................................................... 300 196. CHALCIDIAN DISTRICT, ACANTHUS; c. 470-340 BC. Hemiobol, 0.38g.

Grose-3130. Obv: Bull’s head r., border of dots. Rx: Mill-sail pattern. Ex Superior, 30 May 1995, lot 7249 (lot of 5 coins, Lewis Egnew Collection) Coin is 6mm in diameter. Fine.......................................................................................................... 125 197. MACEDONIA, AMPHIPOLIS; 400 BC, Obol, 0.44g. SNG ANS-83.4, SNG Ashmolean-224, Dewing-1011. Obv: Young male head r. wearing taenia. Rx: ΑΜ ΦΙ and reef fish within linear and incuse square. Coin is 8mm in diameter. Wonderful imagery on such a small flan. Some minor porosity. Good VF............................... 200 198. CHALCIDIAN DISTRICT, MENDE; c. 460-423 BC. Hemiobol, 0.41g.

Grose-3185. Obv: Forepart of ass r., border of dots. Rx: Amphora in shallow incuse square. Fine............................................................................................................. 200 199. PANGAEAN DISTRICT, NEAPOLIS; c. 525-450 BC. Hemiobol, 0.42g. SNG ANS-424. Obv: Gorgoneion. Rx: Four-part incuse square. Good......................... 100 200. MACEDONIA, SCIONE; c. 480-450 BC, Hemiobol, 0.30g. SNG ANS-710, SNG Cop-318. Obv: Male head l. Rx: Eye within incuse square. Rare. Obverse slightly offcenter. aEF ............................................................................................................... 375 201. UNCERTAIN MINT IN THRACE OR MACEDONIA; c. 500-400 BC, Tetartemorion, 0.26g. SNG ANS-1007. Obv: Head of Apollo l. Rx: Four-part square, each quadrant containing X and four pellets. VG................................................... 150 202. MYDONES OR KRESTONES; c. 485-470 BC, Diobol, 0.93g. Lorber, Goats-15; SNG ANS-60 (Acanthus). Thraco-Macedonian tribes, Mydones or Krestones. Obv: Goat kneeling r., head reverted. Rx: Iincuse square. aEF....................................... 600 203. THESSALY, PHARCADON; 450-400 BC, Obol, 0.79g. BM-8, BCD Thessaly II-606. Obv: Horse walking r. Rx: Athena standing r., holding spear and shield and wearing aegis. Rare. VF.......................................................................................... 275 204. ARGILOS, BISALTAE; c. 500-480 BC. Late Archaic Obol, 0.42g. Grose-3116; Liampi-p. 120 f., nos. 21-23, pl. 7 (period II, c. 510-500 BC); as to the denomination, see W. Fischer-Bossert, SNR 86 (2007), p. 186 f. Obv: Forepart of Pegasos r.; line of truncation dotted; border of dots. Rx: Quadripartite incuse square, surface of the quarters granulated. Coin is 7mm in diameter. Fine................................................ 300 205. THRACE, BYZANTIUM; c. 386-340 BC, Hemidrachm, 1.84g. Schonert-GeissGroup XI, p. 123. Obv: Forepart of bull on dolphin l., ΠY above, monogram A between bull’s legs. Rx: Ornamented trident head. VF.......................................... 150 206. THRACE, THASOS; 435-411 BC, Hemiobol, 0.30g. Obv: Two dolphins. Rx: Incuse. VF............................................................................................................... 140 207. THRACE, THASOS; c. 411-350 BC, Hemiobol, 0.29g. BM-23, Sear-1360. Obv: Dolphin r. Rx: Four-part incuse square. Toned VF................................................. 125 208. TAURIC CHERSONESUS, PANTICAPAEUM; c. 475-400 BC, Hemiobol, SNG BM-843, MacDonald-pp. 11-12. Obv: Facing lion’s head. Rx: Quadripartite incuse square. VF.................................................................................................... 100 209. ARCADIA, MEGALOPOLIS; Arcadian League, Obol, 0.79g. Cf. SNG Cop197/200 and Sear-2688. Obv: Horned head of young Pan l. Rx: Large ARK monogram, syrinx below, letter in upper l. field off flan. Ex Berk 116, 17 October 2000, lot 272. aVF.................................................................................................. 110 210. ARCADIA, PHENEUS; c. 370-340 BC, Obol, 0.70g. BCD-1605. Obv: Draped bust of young Hermes r., petasos tied around neck. Rx: Ram standing r., ΦΕ above.

Ex BCD Collection, with collector’s ticket. VF..................................................... 285 211. ACARNANIA, LEUCAS; c. 430-400 BC, Diobol, 0.63g. BMC-p. 136, 130 pl.

XXXVII, 11. Obv: Pegasos flying l.; beneath, Λ. Rx: Pegasos walking l.; beneath, Λ.

VF ............................................................................................................... 100 212. PELOPONNESUS, SICYON; c. 350-320 BC, Obol, 0.78g. BCD-257-60. Obv: Head of Apollo r. Rx: Dove flying r., ΣI above tail feathers. aEF.......................... 400 213. IONIA, CLAZOMENAE; 5th cent. BC, Diobol, 1.03g. SNG Cop-12. Obv: Forepart of winged boar r. Rx: Gorgoneion within incuse square. aVF................. 275 214. IONIA, COLOPHON; c. 450-410. BC, Tetartemorion, 0.33g. Milne-31. Obv: Head of Apollo r. Rx: TE monogram in incuse square. VF............................................. 150 215. IONIA, EPHESUS; c. 500-420 BC, Tetartemorion, 0.21g. SNG Kayan-126. Obv: Bee. Rx: Eagle’s head r. Ex Berk 169, 1 June 2010, lot 149. VF........................... 250 216. IONIA, MILETOS; 478-390 BC, 1/12 Stater, 1.00g. Cf. SNG Keckman-263/282 (no E above lion’s snout). Obv: Forepart of roaring lion r. with head turned back and E above snout. Rx: Starlike floral pattern in incuse square. This variant with E above the lion’s snout is not mentioned in BMC, Traité, SNG Keckman, SNG Kayhan, and several other works consulted. EF.......................................................................... 150 217. IONIA, MILETOS; c. early 4th cent. BC, Obol, 0.70g. Cf. SNG Kayhan-461 (hemiobol). Obv: Lion’s scalp facing, within dotted square. Rx: Starlike floral design within incuse square. aEF....................................................................................... 120 218. IONIA, MILETOS; 478-390 BC, Obol, 1.23g. SNG Kayhan-476, Pozzi-2481.

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Rx: Head of bull r. VG............................................................................................ 100 228. MYSIA, LAMPSACUS; 4th-3rd cent. BC, Diobol, 1.16g. SNG Paris-1216-9 (rev. symbol off flan). Obv: Head of Apollo r. Rx: Forepart of Pegasus r. Fine............. 170 229. CARIA, CNIDUS; c.411-394 BC, Obol, 0.83g. SNG Keckman-146 ff., Rosen-634.

Obv: Lion’s head r. with open jaws. Rx: Head of Aphrodite r., wearing tainia, within incuse square. Fine................................................................................................. 175 230. CARIA, HALICARNASSUS; c. 380 BC, Tetartemorion, 0.26g. Troxell, Festschrift Mildenberg-10; SNG Keckman-903. Obv: Ram’s head r. Rx: Lion’s head r. VF.. 150 231. CARIA, HECATOMNUS; c. 392-376 BC, Tetartemorion, 0.13g. Klein-507, SNG Tübingen-3312. Obv: Head of lion l. Rx: Facing head of Apollo. VF................... 150 232. CARIA, MYLASA; Fifth cent. BC, Tetartemorion, 0.18g. Obv: Forepart of lion l.

Rx: Bird standing l. within incuse square. VF........................................................ 150 233. CARIA, UNCERTAIN MINT; PERHAPS MYLASA; c. 395-353 BC, Tetartemorion, 0.15g. Klein-507. Obv: Forepart of roaring lion l. Rx: Facing head of Apollo in round incuse. aEF................................................................................... 250 234. PAMPHYLIA, ASPENDUS; c. 420-360 BC, Obol, 1.01g. SNG Cop-249, SNG Paris-28-36. Obv: Gorgoneion. Rx: Head of Athena r. VF.................................... 125 235. PAMPHYLIA, SIDE; 4th Century BC, Obol, 0.70g. SNG Aulock-4774, Weber-7423, SNG Paris-7318. Obv: Head of Athena r. Rx: Head of lion r. gVF.. 350 236. PISIDIA, SELGE; c. 370 BC, Hemiobol, 0.44g. Cf. Callataÿ/Doyen, SNR 66, 1987pl. 10, 44-47. Obv: Head of Gorgon facing, tongue protruding. Rx: Head of roaring lion r. The Callataÿ/Doyen coins are said to show a knucklebone below the lion’s head, not visible on our example, and they do not show the Gorgon with protruding tongue, though that detail is not certain on our piece either . Fine.......................... 150 237. CILICIA, CELENDERIS; 425-400 BC, Obol, 0.82g. SNG Aulock-5635. Obv: Pegasus forepart r. with curved wing. Rx: Goat kneeling r., looking l. aEF.......... 280 238. CILICIA, UNCERTAIN MINT; c. 4th cent. BC, Obol, 0.83g. SNG Paris-474, SNG Levante-230. Obv: Young male head l. wearing wheat-ear wreath (Triptolemus).

Rx: Eagle with raised wings standing l. on back of lion, within dotted square border.

Toned aVF ............................................................................................................... 200 239. UNCERTAIN CITY IN CILICIA; 4th cent. BC, Tetartemorion, 0.17g. Cf. Troxell & Kagan-2 (facing view). Obv: King of Persia running r., with dagger in r. hand and bow in l. hand. Rx: Head 3/4 facing, either Apollo or a female, in incuse square.

Fine ............................................................................................................... 150 Girl Tossing Knucklebones in Game 240. CILICIA, TIRIBAZE, SATRAP OF LYDIA; 388-380 BC, Obol, 0.59g. SNG Paris-239. Obv: Male head r. Rx: Girl crouching l., tossing knucklebones. Ex Berk 99, 27 September 2016, lot 123. VF............................................................................. 300 241. CILICIA, MAZAIUS; 361-334 BC, Obol, 0.63g. SNG Paris-329, SNG Levante-112. Obv: Baaltars seated l., holding a grain ear and a bunch of grapes in r. hand and a scepter in l. hand. Rx: Lion l. attacking a kneeling stag from behind.

Obverse off center. aEF........................................................................................... 125 242. PHOENICIA, BYBLOS, KING OZBAAL; 400-365 BC, Obol, 0.84g. Cf. BM6/7. Obv: Galley l., prow terminating in lion’s head, containing two hoplites with round shields; below, hippocamp l. Rx: Lion l. attacking a kneeling stag from behind, Phoenician legend above. Apparently without NO above the hippocamp’s tail as on the two BM specimens. VF.................................................................................... 200 243. PHOENICIA, SIDON; c. 370-358 BC, 1/16 Shekel, 0.52g. BMC-p. 146, 36.

Obv: War-galley l. on waves; above, Phoenician letter. Rx: The great king of Persia standing r., slaying lion; in the center, o. Fine........................................................ 100 244. BACTRIA, EUCRATIDES; 171-135 BC, Obol, 0.69g. Bopearachchi-Serie 9, 60C. Obv: Helmeted and draped bust of Eucratides r. Rx: Caps of the Dioscuri with palms; monogram below. VF.................................................................................. 100 ROMAN REPUBLICAN SILVER 245. 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 ............................................................................................................... 525 246. ANONYMOUS: WHEEL; 209-208 BC, Denarius, 3.18g. Cr-79/1, Syd-519. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., X behind. Rx: Dioscuri riding r., six-spoked wheel below horses; ROMA in exergue. Ex Berk 168, 16 March 2010, lot 168. Near Mint State...

............................................................................................................... 400 247. ANONYMOUS: RUDDER; 206-195 BC, Denarius, 3.89g. Cr-117A/1, Syd-261.

Obv: Head of Roma r., X behind. Rx: Dioscuri r., rudder below, ROMA in exergue.

Scarce. Ex Pegasi 29, November 2013, lot 384. VF............................................... 300 248. L. JULIUS; 141 BC, Denarius, 3.91g. Cr-224/1, Syd-443, Julia-1. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., XVI behind. Rx: The Dioscuri riding r., LIVI below, ROMA in

exergue. Toned EF.................................................................................................. 285 249. Q. FABIUS MAXIMUS; 127 BC, Denarius, 3.82g. Cr-265/1, Syd-478, Fabia 5.

Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., mark of value below chin; ROMA behind, Q MAX before. Rx: Cornucopia on thunderbolt, all within wreath. VF.............................. 350 250. T. QUINCTIUS FLAMININUS; 126 BC, Denarius, 3.08g. Cr-267/1, Syd-505, RSC Quinctia-2. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., flamen’s cap behind. Rx: Dioscuri r., T - Q flanking Macedonian shield below, ROMA in exergue. Toned VF.......... 350 251. NUMERIUS FABIUS PICTOR; 126 BC, Denarius, 3.84g. Cr-268/1a, Syd-517, RSC Fabia-11a. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r. Rx: Q. Fabius Pictor seated l., shield inscribed QVI/RIN behind; N.FABI in r. field, PICTOR in l. field; ROMA in exergue.

Scarce variety without control letters. Toned VF................................................... 600 252. L. COSCONIUS M.F.; 118 BC, Narbo, 3.91g. Cr-282/2, Syd-521, RSC Cosconia-1.

Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., L COS [CO] M F X around. Rx: Gallic warrior, perhaps Bituitus, in biga r., holding shield and carnyx and hurling spear; L LIC CN DOM in exergue. Ex Berk 168, 16 March 2010, lot 188. Mint State..................... 365 253. L. FLAMINIUS CHILO, OBVERSE BROCKAGE; 109-108 BC, Denarius, 3.99g. Type of Cr-302/1, Syd-540, and RSC Flaminina-1. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., X below chin, [ROMA] behind. Rx: Incuse mirror image of obverse type and legend. From the Philip Ashton Collection, ex Berk 180, 16 August 2012, lot 450.

Toned aEF ............................................................................................................... 200 254. Q. LUTATIUS CERCO; 109-108 BC, Denarius, 3.88g. Cr-305/1, Syd-351, RSC Lutatia-2. Obv: Helmeted head of Mars or Roma r., ROMA above, CERCO before, X behind. Rx: Q. LVTATI / Q above galley sailing r., all within oak wreath. Ex Pegasi 31, October 2014, lot 392. VF................................................................................ 350 255. C. COELIUS CALDUS; 104 BC, Denarius, 3.79g. Cr-318/1b, Syd-582a, RSC Coelia-3. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma l. Rx: Victory in biga l., CALD below horses, B with dot to either side in exergue. EF................................................................. 300 256. PUB. LENTULUS MARCELI; 100 BC, Denarius, 3.92g. Cr-329/1b, Syd-604c, RSC Cornelia-25c. Obv: Bust of young Hercules r., turned from spectator, wearing lion’s skin, club over shoulder, shield behind, retrograde D before, ROMA below. Rx: LENT MAR F in exergue, Roma standing facing, being crowned by the Genius of the Roman People, D to l. of Roma, all within laurel wreath. Toned VF..................... 345 257. L. CAECILIUS METELLUS; 96 BC, Denarius, 3.94g. Cr-335/1c, Syd-611a, RSC Caecilia-46. Obv: Head of Apollo r., crescent below, L METEL behind, A ALB SF before. Rx: Roma seated l. on pile of shields; Victory stands behind, crowning her; C MALL on l., ROMA in exergue. Scarcer variety with crescent below Apollo. gVF...

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Obv: Female head r., BALA behind, O below chin. Rx: Diana in biga of stags r., plow below, C ALLI in exergue. Boldly struck obverse. EF............................................ 450 259. L. TITURIUS L.F. SABINUS; 89 BC, Denarius, 4.05g. Cr-344/1b, Syd-698a, RSC Tituria-2. Obv: Head of Tatius r., SABIN behind, palm before. Rx: Two Roman soldiers each bearing a woman in his arms, L TITVRI in exergue. VF................. 375 260. L. TITURIUS L.F. SABINUS; 89 BC, Denarius, 4.08g. Cr-344/2b, Syd-699, RSC Tituria-4. Obv: Bearded head of King Tatius r., SABIN behind, palm before. Rx: Tarpeia, facing, buried to her waist in shields, with raised hands trying to thrust off two soldiers who are about to cast their shields at her, L TITVRI in exergue, star and crescent above. Ex Pegasi 34, June 2016, lot 405. Toned VF................................ 485 261. C. CENSORINUS; 88 BC, Denarius, 3.83g. Cr-346/1d, Syd-713a, RSC Marcia-18.

Obv: Jugate heads of Numa Pompilius and Ancus Marcius r. Rx: Desultor riding horse r. alongside second horse; dolphin below. Toned EF.............................................. 265 262. L. RUBRIUS DOSSENUS; 87 BC, Quinarius, 1.68g. Cr-348/4, Syd-708, RSC Rubria-4. Obv: Laureate head of Neptune r., trident over shoulder, DOSSEN behind.

Rx: Victory walking r.; before her, altar bearing omphalos around which snake is entwined; behind, [L. RVBRI]. EF......................................................................... 300 263. C. NORBANUS; 83 BC, Denarius, 3.69g. Cr-357/1b, Syd-739, RSC Norbana-2.

Obv: Diademed head of Venus r., C NORBANVS below, XXXXV behind. Rx: Ear of wheat, fasces and caduceus. Ex Berk 173, 15 March 2011, lot 204. Toned Mint State ............................................................................................................... 475 264. L. CENSORINUS; 82 BC, Denarius, 3.93g. RSC Marcia-24a, Cr-363/1c. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo r. Rx: Marsyas walking l. bearing wine-skin on shoulder; behind, statue of Victory on column, control mark I to r. of column, L CENSOR before. Scarce variety with control mark on reverse. Mint State........................... 475 265. PUB. CREPUSIUS; 82 BC, Denarius, 4.03g. Cr-361/1c, Syd-738a, RSC Crepusia-1.

Obv: Laureate head of Apollo r., scepter over shoulder, E behind, uncertain symbol below chin. Rx: Horseman r., brandishing spear; XXX behind horseman, P CREPVSI in exergue. EF......................................................................................................... 600 266. C. ANNIUS T.F. T.N. W/ L. FABIUS L.F. HISPANIENSIS; 82-81 BC, Denarius, 3.89g. Cr-366/1b, Syd-748a, RSC Annia-2b. Obv: Female bust r. between caduceus and scales, C ANNIVS T F T N PRO COS EX S C around, T below. Rx: Victory in quadriga r., Q above, L FABI L F HISP in exergue. Scarce with obverse control letter, rather than symbol. Ex Berk 177, 15 November 2011, lot 225. VF....................... 600 267. C. ANNIUS T.F. T.N. W/ L. FABIUS L.F. HISPANIENSIS; 82-81 BC, Denarius, 3.92g. Cr-366/2a, Syd-748c, RSC Annia-3. Obv: Female bust r., C ANNIVS T F T N PRO COS EX S C around, S below; all within bead and real border. Rx: Victory in quadriga r., Q above, L FABI L F HISP in exergue. Very scarce. Ex Berk 177, 15 November 2011, lot 226. EF................................................................................... 400 268. C. ANNIUS T.F. T.N. W/ L. FABIUS L.F. HISPANIENSIS; 82-81 BC, Denarius, 3.90g. Cr-366/3a, Syd-748f, RSC Annia-5a. Obv: Female bust r., scales before, A behind. Rx: Victory in walking quadriga r., HISP.Q above, L .FABI. L.F. in exergue.

Very scarce variety with walking quadriga. Ex Berk 177, 15 November 2011, lot 227.

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Obv: Helmeted bust of Attis r., tripod behind. Rx: Cybele in chariot r., drawn by two lions, ΠΕ above, M VOLTEI M F in exergue. Very scarce control mark pair; none on Coin Archives, missing in Banti. Toned EF........................................................... 450 Q. FUFIUS CALENUS & MUCIUS CORDUS; 70 BC, Denarius, 3.85g. Cr403/1, Syd-797, RSC Fufia-1. Obv: Jugate heads of Honos (laureate) and Virtus (helmeted), labeled HO and VIRT respectively, KALENI below. Rx: Italia (ITAL) clasping hands with Roma (RO), CORDI in exergue. Reverse type commemorates the reconciliation of Rome and Italy after the Social War. Toned aEF........................ 500 Q. POMPONIUS MUSA; 66 BC, Denarius, 4.07g. Cr-410/5, Syd-815, RSC Pomponia-13. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo r., [crossed flutes behind.] Rx: Euterpe, the Muse of Music and Lyric Poetry, leaning on column and holding two flutes; Q POMPONI behind, MVSA before. Ex CNG E439, 6 March 2019, lot 443. Ex CNA V, 9 December 1988, lot 292. Head of muse off flan. Toned Choice EF..................... 900 L. MARCIUS PHILIPPUS; 56 BC, Denarius, 4.03g. Cr-425/1, Syd-919, RSC Marcia-28. Obv: Diademed head of Ancus Marcius r., lituus behind, ANCVS below.

Rx: Equestrian statue r. on aqueduct of five arches, flower below horse, PHILIPP - VS behind rider, A - Q - V - A - MAR under arches. Formerly NGC Choice AU★, 5/5 5/5. Toned EF........................................................................................................ 1200 L. MARCIUS PHILIPPUS; 56 BC, Denarius, 3.77g. Cr-425/1, Syd-919, RSC Marcia-28. Obv: Diademed head of Ancus Marcius r., lituus behind, ANCVS below.

Rx: Equestrian statue on arcade of five arches, PHILIPPVS behind rider, A Q V A MAR below arches. EF.......................................................................................... 650 Q. POMPEIUS RUFUS; 54 BC, Denarius, 3.94g. Cr-434/2, Syd-909, RSC Pompeia-5. Obv: Q POMPEI Q F RVFVS Curule chair between arrow and laurel branch, below on tablet COS. Rx: SVLLA COS Curule chair between lituus and wreath, below on tablet Q POMPEI RVF. Ex Berk 150, 8 August 2006, lot 340. Toned EF ............................................................................................................... 600 ALBINUS BRUTI F.; 48 BC, Denarius, 3.86g. Cr-450/1a, Syd-941, RSC Postumia-11. Obv: Helmeted head of young Mars r. Rx: Crossed Gaulish trumpets, oval shield above, round shield below, ALBINVS to l., BRVTI F to r. Toned EF.350 L. PLAUTIUS PLANCUS; 47 BC, Denarius, 3.60g. Syd-959, Cr-453/1a, RSC Plautia-15. Obv: Mask of Medusa, serpents at sides of face, L PLAVTIVS below. Rx: Aurora flying, conducting four horses of the Sun, P[LAN]CVS below. Ex Davissons 10, April 1998, lot 105. VF..................................................................................... 250 L. PLAUTIUS PLANCUS; 47 BC, Denarius, 3.58g. Cr-453/1e, Syd-959 var., RSC Plautia-15c. Obv: Mask of Medusa, serpents at sides of face, L PLAVTIV below.

Rx: Aurora flying, conducting four horses of the Sun, PLANCVS below. Very scarce variety with PLAVTIV on obverse. Irregular flan. Toned Mint State..................... 450 M. CATO; 47-46 BC, Quinarius, 1.72g. Cr-462/2, Syd-1054, RSC Porcia-11, Sear Imperators-47. Obv: M CATO PRO PR Head of Liber r. wearing ivy-wreath. Rx: Victory seated. r. holding patera and palm, VICTRIX in exergue . gVF................ 250 MN. CORDIUS RUFUS; 46 BC, Denarius, 3.54g. Syd-978; Cr-463/2; RSC Cordia-4; Sear, Imperators-64. Obv: Corinthian helmet with crest, owl on top, RVFVS behind. Rx: Aegis of Minerva, head of Medusa in center, MN CORDIVS around. Toned aVF................................................................................................. 600 MN. CORDIUS RUFUS; 46 BC, Denarius, 3.76g. Cr-463/3, Syd-977, RSC Cordia-3. Obv: Diademed head of Venus r., RVFVS SC behind. Rx: Cupid on dolphin r; below, MN CORDIVS. Banker’s mark and flan defect on face. Toned EF......... 325 C. CONSIDIUS PAETUS; 46 BC, Denarius, 4.09g. Cr-465/2a, Syd-991, RSC Considia-2. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo r. A behind. Rx: Curule chair, C CONSIDI above, PAETI in exergue. Nice light toning; area of weak strike. EF..................... 450 ROMAN IMPERATORIAL SILVER Exceptional Portrait of Pompey SEXTUS POMPEY; Massilia, 44-43 BC, Denarius, 4.00g. Cr-483/2, Syd-1350 (R6), C-20 (25 Fr.), Sear Imperators-235. Obv: NEPTVNI, Head of Pompey the Great with dolphin and trident. Rx: Galley in full sail with bank of rowers, star above; name of naval commander Q NASIDIVS below. Formerly in NGC holder Ch AU, 4/5, 5/5, Fine Style. Ex Gemini XII, 11 January 2015, lot 315. Ex NAC 78, 26 May 2014, lot 738. This is an exceptional coin struck on a broad flan with a wonderful portrait of a father struck by a son. Edge of ship weakly struck. Mint State.......................... 16500 JULIUS CAESAR; 49-48 BC, Denarius, 4.14g. Cr-443/1, Syd-1006, Sear Imperators-9. Obv: Elephant walking r., trampling serpent; CAESAR in exergue. Rx: Priestly implements: ladle, sprinkler, ax topped by wolf’s head, priest’s hat (apex).

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............................................................................................................. 1500 JULIUS CAESAR AND MARK ANTONY; April 43 BC, Denarius, 2.71g. Cr488/1; Syd-1165; C-3 (10 Fr.); Sear, Imperators-118. Obv: M ANTON IMP (NT ligate) Bare head of Mark Antony r., lituus behind. Rx: [CAESAR D]IC Wreathed head of Caesar r., pitcher behind. Struck on a somewhat damaged flan. Dark in tone, but still it bears a portrait of Julius Caesar. VF / Fine............................................. 500 Lucius Antony 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.

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Rx: IOVIS - CVSTOS Jupiter standing facing, sacrificing from patera over altar and holding scepter. Purchased from Dave Herman in 1987. Near Mint State............. 325 VESPASIAN, DIVUS; Died 79 AD, Rome, Antoninianus restored by Trajan Decius, 250-1 AD, 3.41g. RIC-80 (R), C (Vesp.)-651 (4 Fr.). Obv: DIVO VESPASIANO Radiate head of Divus Vespasian r. Rx: CONSECRATIO Rectangular, lighted altar with four panels on front. Acquired from the collection of Harry M. Hunter, 8 June 1965. Scarce: seven specimens in Dorchester hoard. VF....................................... 250 DOMITIAN; 81-96 AD, Rome, 92 AD, Denarius, 3.23g. RIC-730 (C3), BM-189, Paris-175, C-274. Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG P M TR P XI Head laureate r. Rx: IMP XXI COS XVI CENS P P P Minerva fighting r. with spear and shield on capital of rostral column, owl at her feet. From the Philip Ashton Collection, purchased from Time Machine, November 1998. aEF..................................................................... 200 DOMITIAN; 81-96 AD, Rome, Sept. 88-Sept. 89 AD, Denarius, 3.20g. RIC-668 (C3), BM-152, Paris-146, C-253. Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG - GERM P M TR P VIII Head laureate r. Rx: IMP XIX COS XIIII CENS P P P Minerva fighting r. on capital of rostral column, owl at her feet. Extremely bold portrait.. EF / VF.......... 175 TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, 101-2 AD, Denarius, 3.38g. Woytek, MIR-100b (82 spec.); BM-91 note; C-236 (2 Fr.); RIC-49 var. Obv: IMP CAES NERVA TRA - IAN AVG GERM Bust laureate r., fold of cloak on l. shoulder and behind neck. Rx: P M TR P COS IIII P P Hercules standing facing on base, wearing lionskin over head and draped over l. arm, holding club in r. hand. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from CNG, May 2002. Near Mint State.................................................. 325 TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, 101-2 AD, Denarius, 3.38g. Woytek, MIR-131b (13 spec.); BM-128; RSC-248a; RIC-67. Obv: IMP CAES NERVA TRA - IAN AVG GERM Bust laureate r., fold of cloak on front shoulder. Rx: P M TR P COS IIII P P Victory standing l. holding patera over lighted altar and palm. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Berk 146, 29 November 2005, lot 399. Mint State...... 250 TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, 112-115 AD, Denarius, 3.05g. BM-487; Paris-671; C-648 (6 Fr.); RIC-266, Woytek, MIR-398b (162 spec.). Obv: COS VI, Bust laureate r. with fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: VIA TRAIANA in exergue, SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI around, Via Traiana reclining l., head r., holding wheel supported on her knee and branch. Ex Harmer Rooke stock, with their tag. The reverse type commemorates Trajan’s construction at his own cost of a highway from Beneventum to Brundisium, starting at a triumphal arch in Beneventum which is still standing today. Planchet defect in obverse field at 4:00. Near Mint State.............. 350 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Rome, c. 125-8 AD, Denarius, 3.25g. BM-426, C-361, RIC-183. Obv: HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS Bust laureate r., fold of cloak on front shoulder. Rx: CO - S - III Victory seated l. holding wreath and palm. Near Mint State ............................................................................................................... 375 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Rome, c. 132 AD, Denarius, 3.53g. BM-803 note, C-103 (5 Fr.), RIC-297. Obv: HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P Bust laureate r., fold of cloak on front shoulder. Rx: AEGYPTOS Egypt reclining l. holding sistrum and resting elbow on basket of fruit, ibis on ground at her feet. Fine........................... 325 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Denarius, Rome, c. 132-8 AD, 3.02g. BM-677, C-963, RIC-256. Obv: HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P Head bare r. Rx: MONE - TA AVG Moneta standing l. holding scales and cornucopia. aEF......................................... 275 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Denarius, Rome, c. 132-8 AD, 3.18g. BM-606, C-614, RIC-234. Obv: HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P Head bare r. Rx: FELICITAS AVG Felicitas standing l. holding caduceus and branch. aEF......................................... 250 HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Eastern Mint, 128-9 AD, Denarius, 3.42g. Strack-59 (9 spec. with this bust type); RIC-381b (L.A. Lawrwnce Coll.); not in BMC or Cohen. Obv: HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS P P Head laureate r. Rx: P M TR P COS III Aequitas standing l. holding scales and cornucopia. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Grünow, Berlin, July 2002. Considerably scarcer than the same Eastern denarius with shorter reverse legend COS III. Near Mint State....... 300 Diva Sabina SABINA, DIVA; Died c. 137 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.27g. Strack-385 (4 spec. with this bust type), C-34 (Asselin, 20 Fr.), BMC-757 note, RIC-421. Obv: DIVA AVG SABINA Bust veiled, draped r., wearing wreath of wheat ears. Rx: CONSECRATIO Eagle with raised wings standing l., head r. From the Phil Peck Collection. Rare: only one specimen in Reka Devnia hoard. This variant with eagle standing left, head right, rather than standing right, head left, was not in the Paris collection by Cohen’s day,

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BM-23, C-79 (6 Fr.), RIC-12. Obv: HADRI in legend, head bare r. Rx: AVG PIVS P M [TR P] COS DES II Fides standing r. holding wheat ears and dish of fruits. Toned.

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Toned Mint State..................................................................................................... 275 ANTONINUS PIUS AND MARCUS AURELIUS AS CAESAR; Rome, 140-4 AD, Denarius, 3.41g. BM-160 note, C-22 (5 Fr.). Acquired from Harlan Berk, March 2000. VF ............................................................................................................... 250 FAUSTINA I, DIVA; Died 140 AD, Denarius, Rome, 3.39g. BM-421, C-104, RIC362. Rx: AVG - VSTA Ceres, veiled, standing r., head l., holding long torch in r. hand, l. hand at side, fold of drapery falling from l. elbow. Lustrous EF........................ 275 FAUSTINA I, DIVA; Died 140 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.56g. BM-435, C-108, RIC368. Obv: DIVA - FAVSTINA Bust draped r. Rx: AVGV - STA Vesta, veiled, standing l. holding ladle in r. hand and Palladium away from body in l. hand. Mint State.. 275 FAUSTINA I, DIVA; Died 140 AD, Denarius, Rome, 3.33g. BM-485, C-291, RIC400. Rx: VES - TA Vesta, veiled, standing l. holding Palladium and scepter. Mint State ............................................................................................................... 265 MARCUS AURELIUS AS CAESAR; 139-161 AD, Rome, 151-2 AD, Denarius, 3.55g. BM-703, C-19, RIC-448b. Obv: AVRELIVS CAESAR - ANTONINI AVG PII FIL Bare head r. Rx: CLEM in exergue, TR POT III - COS II around, Clementia standing r., head l., holding patera and drawing out drapery from legs. From the Philip Ashton Collection, ex Berk 109, 20 July 1999, lot 310. Scarce: only ten specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. Because Marcus resigned his tribunician power for over two years between 148/9 and 151 AD, he struck coins dated TR POT III for a full three years, according to an unpublished discovery of C. Clay’s. Choice EF................. 385 MARCUS AURELIUS; 161-180 AD, Rome, 163 AD, Denarius, 3.17g. BM-218, C-526, RIC-70. Obv: IMP M ANTONINVS AVG Head bare r. Rx: PROV DEOR TR P XVII COS III Providentia standing l. holding globe and cornucopia. From the Philip Ashton Collection, purchased in July 1998. Mint State......................................... 300 MARCUS AURELIUS; 161-180 AD, Rome, 175-178 AD, Denarius, 3.09g. BM629, C-920, RIC-330. Obv: M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARM Head laureate r.

Rx: TR P XXIX - [IMP] VIII COS III Felicitas standing l. holding long caduceus and scepter Toned with some iridescence. Near Mint State........................................... 300 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................................................................................. 400 FAUSTINA II; Rome, c. 152-3 AD, Denarius, 3.46g. BM-1086, C-54, RIC502a. Rx: CONCOR - DIA Concordia seated l. holding flower, resting l. elbow on cornucopia set on globe below seat. A bit weakly struck, but. Mint State.............. 300 FAUSTINA II; Rome, c. 156 AD, Denarius, 3.48g. Strack-510, C-181 corr., BMC p. 165 note, RIC-508c. Obv: [FAV]STINA AVG - PII AVG FIL Bust draped r. Rx: PVDI - CITIA Pudicitia/Pietas, veiled, standing l. dropping incense on lighted altar.

From the Philip Ashton Collection, ex Berk 152, 23 December 2007, lot 289. An unusual reverse type with legend PVDICITIA, but type of Pietas, and rare with the normal AVGVSTA in obverse legend abbreviated to just AVG. There was only one such specimen in Reka Devnia hoard, listed as C-183; Strack-510 records that same hoard coin in Sofia and two others, in Munich and Berlin. Portrait in high relief.. Mint State ............................................................................................................... 340 FAUSTINA II; Rome, 161-2 AD, Denarius, 3.46g. BM-139, C-191, RIC-712. Obv: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Bust draped r. wearing stephane. Rx: SAECVLI FELICIT Frontal throne with fringed seat cover, on which sit two infants, each raising one hand.

Commemorates the birth of Faustina’s twin sons Commodus (the future emperor) and Antoninus on 31 August 161 AD. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired in May 1998. EF ............................................................................................................... 300 FAUSTINA II, DIVA; Died 175 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.11g. BM-725, C-75, RIC746. Obv: DIVA FAV - STINA PIA Bust draped r. Rx: CONS - ECR - ATIO Altar enclosure with doors. From the Philip Ashton Collection, purchased in August 1998.

Mint State ............................................................................................................... 350 LUCIUS VERUS; 161-169 AD, Rome, 164 AD, Denarius, 3.51g. BM-282, C-229, RIC-515. Obv: L VERVS AVG - ARMENIACVS Head bare r. Rx: TR P IIII - IMP II COS II Mars standing r. holding spear and shield, both of which rest on ground.

Lucius conquered Armenia and won the title Armeniacus in 163 AD, the year before this coin was struck. Toned gVF............................................................................. 200 LUCIUS VERUS; 161-169 AD, Rome, 164 AD, Denarius, 3.29g. BM-282, C-229, RIC-515. Obv: L VERVS AVG - ARMENIACVS Head bare r. Rx: TR P IIII - [I]MP II COS II Mars standing r. holding spear and shield, both of which rest on ground.

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three lines within laurel wreath. aEF...................................................................... 375 326. LUCILLA; Rome, Denarius, 3.11g. BM-329, C-98 (10 Fr.), RIC-791. Obv: LVCILLAE AVG A[NT]ONINI AVG F Bust draped r. Rx: VOTA / PVBLI / CA in three lines within laurel wreath. VF....................................................................... 200 327. LUCILLA; Rome, Denarius, 3.19g. RIC-770, C-36, BM-342. Obv: LVCILLA AVGVSTA Bust draped r. Rx: IVN - ONI - LVCINAE Juno of childbirth seated l., holding flower and child in swaddling clothes. From the Philip Ashton Collection, purchased in July 1998. EF..................................................................................... 325 328. COMMODUS; 177-192 AD, Denarius, Rome, 184 AD, 3.34g. BM-125, RSC-451a.

Obv: M COMMODVS AN - TON AVG PIVS Head laureate r. Rx: P M TR P - VIIII -IMP VI COS IIII P P Pax standing l. holding branch and cornucopia, oblong shield on ground before her. Not common: 27 specimens in Reka Devnia hoard (listed as a variety of C-445). From the Samuel Puchala Collection of Denarii of Commodus.

EF. ............................................................................................................... 295 329. COMMODUS; 177-192 AD, Denarius, Rome, 185 AD, 2.57g. BM-151 note, C-472 (Paris), RIC-101 var. Obv: COMM ANT - AVG P BRIT Head laureate r. Rx: P M TR P X - IMP VII - COS IIII P P Jupiter seated l. holding Victory and spear (point downwards). Rare: only three specimens in Reka Devnia hoard, this variant with Jupiter holding Victory instead of thunderbolt not in BM by 1968. Perhaps by engraver’s error, Jupiter’s expected scepter is rendered as a spear with point downwards on our specimen. From the Samuel Puchala Collection of Denarii of Commodus . EF....................................................................................................... 340 330. COMMODUS; 177-192 AD, Rome, 186 AD, Denarius, 2.54g. BM-193, C-505 corr., RIC-125. Obv: M COMM ANT - P FEL AVG BRIT Head laureate r. Rx: P M TR P XI IMP - VII COS V P P Togate emperor seated l. on curule chair, holding globe and roll, crowned by Victory flying behind him. Scarce: 16 specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. VF ............................................................................................................... 250 331. 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.......... 1250 Divus Pertinax 332. DIVUS PERTINAX; 193 AD, Rome, Denarius, 2.51g. RIC-24a, C-6 (120 Fr.), BM36. Obv: DIVVS PER[T] - PIVS PATER Head bare r. Rx: CONSECRATIO Eagle standing r., head l., on globe. Very rare. Only two specimens in Reka Devnia hoard, compared to 52 specimens of Pertinax alive. This is an exceptional example of this very rare coin. Usually when specimens come to light, as a few recently have, they are only in VG condition. This example is as struck, toned, mint state. Toned Mint State.

............................................................................................................. 1950 Didia Clara 333. 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.................................................... 2350 334. CLODIUS ALBINUS AS CAESAR; 193-195 AD, Rome, 194 AD, Denarius, 3.15g. BM-43, C-61 (12 Fr.), RIC-11a. Obv: D CL SEPT AL - BIN CAES Head bare r. Rx: ROMAE - AE - TERNAE Roma seated l. above shield, holding Palladium and spear. While Clodius Albinus coins are much more common than one would expect, coins of this quality are rare and the reverse type is scarcer than the usual MINER PACIF. EF ............................................................................................................. 1200 335. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Rome, 197 AD, Denarius, 3.21g. BM-168, C-348 (3 Fr.), RIC-82. Obv: [L] SEPT SEV [PERT A]VG IMP VIII Head laureate r. Rx: MVNIFICEN[TIA AV]G Elephant walking r. Commemorates the games also mentioned in the Historia Augusta that were given by Severus in mid 197 prior to his departure on his second Parthian expedition. Scarce with IMP VIII on obverse: about 20 specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. On a small, thick, unround flan, typical for the mint of Rome at this time. EF................................................................................. 200 336. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Rome, 204 AD, Denarius, 3.41g. BM-335 pl. 35.14, C-222 (2 Fr.), RIC-266. Obv: SEVERVS - PIVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: INDVLGENTIA AVGG around, IN CARTH in exergue, Dea Caelestis, head r. and holding thunderbolt and scepter, riding r. on lion above water flowing from rocks.

Toned Mint State..................................................................................................... 200 337. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Rome, 204 AD, Denarius, 3.18g. C-746 (Paris), BM-365 note (citing Cohen), RIC-296. Obv: SEVERVS - PIVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: VICTORIA - PARTH MAX Victory advancing l. holding wreath and palm. Rare with this longer reverse legend instead of the normal VICT PART MAX: only one specimen in Reka Devnia hoard, not in BM by 1975. Mint State........... 260 338. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Rome, 207 AD, Denarius, 2.78g. BM-531, C-493 (3 Fr.), RIC-207. Obv: SEVERVS - PIVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: P M TR P XV - COS III P P Africa standing r. wearing elephant-skin headdress, holding out fold of drapery filled with wheat ears, lion at her feet. Mint State................................ 175 339. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Rome, 207 AD, Denarius, 3.49g. BM-309, C-25 (3 Fr.), RIC-253. Obv: SEVERVS - PIVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: AFR - ICA Africa standing r. wearing elephant-skin headdress, holding out fold of drapery filled with wheat ears, lion at her feet. Scarce: 18 specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. Slight iridescence. Mint State............................................................................................ 250 Exceptional Eastern Mint 340. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, New-style Eastern Mint, 197 AD, Denarius, 3.07g. BM-456, C-592, RIC-491a. Obv: IMP VIII. Rx: PROVIDEN - TIA AVG Providentia standing l. holding wand and scepter, globe at her feet. Ex Davissons 10, April 1998, lot 147; with printed auction ticket. Its very large flan and unusually fine style make this coin exceptional for an Eastern mint issue. Slight iridescence. Toned Mint State ............................................................................................................... 325 Victoriae Brit 341. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Rome, 210-11 AD, Denarius, 3.52g.

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Iridescently toned obverse. Mint State.................................................................... 225 348. PLAUTILLA; New-style Eastern Mint, 202 AD, Denarius, 3.23g. BM-739, C-8, RIC-372. Obv: PLAVTILLA AVG Bust draped r. Rx: CONCO - R - DIAE Concordia seated l. holding patera and double cornucopia. From the Philip Ashton Collection, ex Berk 132, 14 May 2003, lot 483. Scarce: about 18 specimens in Reka Devnia hoard.

Apparently Plautilla’s earliest type at the Eastern mint, using an obverse legend that never occurs at Rome. Before long the Eastern mint changed to the Roman legend PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE, and a little later the mint was closed because the imperial family returned to Rome. Near Mint State............................................... 150 349. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Rome, 208 AD, Denarius, 3.89g. BMC p. 245 (wrongly as mule with rev. of Septimius), C-69, RIC-44. Obv: P SEPTIMIVS - GETA CAES Bare-headed, draped bust r. Rx: LIBERALITAS AVG VI Liberalitas standing l. holding coin counter and cornucopia. From the Philip Ashton Collection; ex Berk 132, 14 May 2003, lot 487; ex Marc Melcher Collection, Triton VI, January 2003, lot 1672 (part). Rare: only five specimens in Reka Devnia hoard, not in BM by 1975. A superior specimen on an overweight flan and with a particularly sharp and detailed reverse. Mint State.................................................................................................. 325 350. GETA AS AUGUSTUS; 209-211 AD, Rome, 211 AD, Denarius, 3.08g. BM-65, C-68, RIC-88. Obv: P SEPT GETA PIVS - AVG BRIT Head laureate r. Rx: LIBERA - LI - TAS AVG V Liberalitas standing l. holding coin counter and cornucopia.

Commemorates the accession largesse of Geta’s short joint reign with Caracalla.

From the Philip Ashton Collection, purchased in October 1998. Mint State......... 200 351. DIADUMENIAN AS CAESAR; 217-218 AD, Rome, Denarius, 4.38g. BM-87, C-3 (15 Fr.), RIC-102. Obv: M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIAN CAES Bare-headed, draped bust r., seen from front. Rx: PRINC.IVVENTVTIS Diadumenian standing l., head r., holding standard and scepter, two further standards behind him. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired in October 1998. Heavy specimen, a full gram overweight. Mint State........................................................................................... 650 352. ELAGABALUS; 218-222 AD, Rome, 219 AD, Denarius, 2.80g. BM-214, RSC81a, RIC-101. Obv: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Bust laureate, draped r. Rx: LIBERALITAS AVG II Liberalitas standing l. holding coin counter and cornucopia.

This largesse was distributed to commemorate Elagabalus’ arrival in Rome from the East in 219 AD. Mint State..................................................................................... 200 353. ELAGABALUS; 218-222 AD; Rome, 221-2 AD, Denarius, 3.15g. RIC-88, C-61, BM-212. Obv: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Portrait with beard on chin and “horn”.

Rx: INVICTVS [SAC]ERDOS AVG Emperor in Syrian priestly dress sacrificing l. at altar, slain bull behind altar, star in l. field. From the Philip Ashton Collection, ex Berk 143, 18 May 2005, lot 267. Mint State................................................................... 200 354. ELAGABALUS; 218-222 AD, Rome, 221 AD, Denarius, 3.28g. BM-244, C-184 (C ), RIC-40 (C ). Obv: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Bust laureate, draped r. Rx: P M TR P - II - II COS III P P Sol advancing l., r. foot set on uncertain object, raising r. hand and holding whip in l.; star in l. field. Ex Philip T. Ashton Collection. Ex Berk 137, 31 March 2004, lot 385. Scarce: 18 specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. Mint State ............................................................................................................... 200 355. SEVERUS ALEXANDER; 222-235 AD, Rome, 226 AD, Denarius, 3.34g. BM254, C-281, RIC-53. Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV - ALEXAND AVG Bust laureate, draped r. Rx: P M TR P - V - COS II P P Mars advancing r. holding spear and trophy over shoulder. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Alex Malloy, November 1999. Mint State.................................................................................... 200 356. MAXIMINUS I THRAX; 235-238 AD, Rome, 235-6 AD, Denarius, 2.81g.

Eauze-606 (92 spec.), C-31, RIC-12, BM-68. Obv: No GERM, second portrait. Rx: PAX - AVGVSTI Pax standing l. holding branch and transverse scepter. Mint State..

............................................................................................................... 200 357. GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Rome, 240 AD, Denarius, 3.58g. RIC-81 (R), C-234 (4 Fr.). Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: P M TR P III COS P P Emperor on horseback l. raising r. hand and holding transverse spear in lowered l. hand. Overweight specimen. Mint State................. 200 358. GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Rome, 239 AD, Antoninianus, 4.16g. RIC-35, C-48 (M. Griolet). Obv: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: CONCORDI - A AVG Concordia seated l. holding patera and single cornucopia. Apparently quite rare with a single rather than double cornucopia in the reverse type; Cohen cites this variant from a private collection, and it was apparently not represented among the 49 examples of this type in the Eauze hoard, nor in the specialized Gordian III collection of George His as described by C. Clay, Gemini IV, 2008, pp. 105-114. The reverse of our coin is in addition very carefully engraved, with much detail, for example in the fruits emerging from the cornucopia, Concordia’s facial features and hair, and the dots connected by lines that decorate the legs and cross-piece of the throne. Mint State...................................................................... 225 Tranquillina 359. TRANQUILLINA; Caesarea, Cappadocia, Year 4=241 AD, Drachm, 3.14g.

Emporium Hamburg 71, 8 May 2014, lot 296 (same dies); bust and legend var. of Sydenham/Malloy-617aa. Obv: CABINIA TRANKVΛΛIN AV Bust draped r., large nest of braids in hair at back, without stephane. Rx: MHTPO KAIC B N around, ET Δ in exergue, Mt. Argaeus, pellet in upper l. field. Rare silver drachm of Tranquillina at Caesarea. Sydenham knew no silver coins for her at Caesarea, but SydenhamMalloy 617aa cites a drachm for her, a bust and legend variant of our coin, from Leu 18, 5 May 1977, lot 373, and the Burbules Collection. Recently several dozen further specimens have appeared on the market, but the fourteen in CoinArchives Pro with the same bust type and coiffure as ours, plus nine other such specimens that we have had in stock, were all struck from the same obverse die as the present coin, confirming the rarity of Tranquillina’s silver at Caesarea. Slight doublestriking on a eye of Tranquillina. EF............................................................................................ 900 360. PHILIP I; 244-249 AD, Rome, 248 AD, Antoninianus, 3.04g. RIC-12, C-173.

Obv: IMP PHILIPPVS AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: SAECVLARES AVGG Lion standing r., I (=officina 1) in exergue. One of the famous Animal series commemorating Philip’s millennial games, the first issue of the Roman coinage to bear officina numbers. Mint State........................................................................... 150 361. TREBONIANUS GALLUS; 251-253 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 3.20g. RIC-39, C-67. Obv: IMP CAE C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r.

Rx: LIBERTAS AVGG Libertas standing l., leaning on column, legs crossed, holding cap and transverse scepter. EF / VF........................................................................ 150 362. HERENNIUS ETRUSCUS AS CAESAR; 250-251 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 4.26g. RIC-147c (S), C-26. Obv: Q HER ETR MES QVINTVS NOB C Bust radiate, draped r. Rx: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS Herennius standing l. holding wand and spear. From the Philip Ashton Collection, purchased from Classicial Coins, August 1999. Mint State..................................................................................................... 115 363. TREBONIANUS GALLUS; 251-253 AD, Antioch, Antoninianus, 4.86g. RIC-79, C-2 (5 Fr.). Obv: IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS P F AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r.

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Obv: IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: IVNONI MARTIALI Juno seated front in round distyle temple, with two garlands hanging above her head; at the base of each column, an uncertain object, possibly an urn or bull’s head. On the uncertain objects before the columns, see Dressel, Berlin Medallions, pp. 247-8, note 3. This coin is of exceptional quality and rather scarce with such a wonderful representation of the temple on the reverse. Lightly toned. Mint State ............................................................................................................... 375 365. VOLUSIAN; 251-253 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 3.15g. RIC-187 (R), C-135. Obv: IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: VIRTVS - AVGG Virtus standing l., resting r. arm on shield and holding spear pointing downward with l. hand; in r. field, star. Near Mint State........................................ 100 366. GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, Samosata, Antoninianus, 3.59g. Göbl-1702m (14 spec.), RIC-450, C-1109 (3 Fr.). Obv: [IM]P P C LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: VICTORIA - AVG Victory standing r., holding palm over shoulder and presenting wreath to emperor standing l., extending r. hand towards Victory and holding spear in l.; in upper field, pellet within wreath. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired in September 1998. Mint State................................. 150 Legionary Leaping Lion 367. GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, Milan, Antoninianus, 3.00g. Göbl-1002i (7 spec.), bust var. of RIC-343 and C-500/501 (3 Fr.). Obv: GALLIENVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed l. holding shield and spear. Rx: LEG IIII FL [VI P VI F] Lion leaping r.

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RIC-602 and C-844 (palm branch in exergue). Obv: GALLIENVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: P M TR P [XI]II around, C VI P P in exergue, Lion walking l., bull’s head on ground before him. EF................................................................ 175 369. CLAUDIUS II GOTHICUS; 268-270 AD, Cyzicus, Antoninianus, 4.17g. RIC-251, C-309 (20 Fr.), Normanby Hoard-1108A (1 spec.). Obv: IMP C M AVR CLAVDIVS AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: VICTORIAE GOTHIC Trophy between two seated captives, SPQR in exergue. VF............................................................ 150 Diana 370. 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. Diana is a scarcer reverse type on Roman imperial coins, especially for emperors rather than empresses. EF.......................................................................................................... 285 371. POSTUMUS; 260-268 AD, 263-5 AD, Antoninianus, 2.88g. Cunetio-2404 (705

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EF ............................................................................................................... 150 TETRICUS II AS CAESAR; 270-273 AD, Antoninianus, 1.74g. C-88 (3 Fr.), Cunetio Hoard-2647 (357 spec.). Obv: C PIV ESV TE[TR]ICVS CAES Bust radiate, draped r., seen from behind. Rx: SPE - S - AVGG Spes advancing l. holding flower and raising skirt. Some minor surface irregularity and craggy edges. aVF............. 150 AURELIAN; 270-275 AD, Serdica, 273-4 AD, Antoninianus, 4.54g. RIC-260, Paris-1005, Göbl-243mA2. Obv: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen from front; cuirass dotted. Rx: IOVI CON - SER Jupiter handing globe to emperor, officina S=2 in exergue. Silvered Mint State........................................... 125 AURELIAN; 270-275 AD, Ticinum, 274 AD, Antoninianus, 3.47g. Göbl-78Ab1 (63 spec.), Paris-620, RIC-152, C-183 (C). Obv: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: PRO - VIDEN D - EOR Fides Militum standing r. holding two standards, facing Sol standing l., raising r. hand and holding globe in l.; in exergue PXXT (officina 1). Mint State............................................ 190 AURELIAN AND VABALATHUS; Antioch, 270-272 AD, Antoninianus, 3.87g.

RIC-381 (Scarce), C-1, Göbl-353/4 (27 spec.), Paris-1246. Obv: VABALATHVS VCRIMDR Laureate and diademed bust of Vabalathus r. Rx: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG Radiate bust of Aurelian r., Δ (=officina 4) below. Vabalathus wears both a diadem and a laurel wreath. This fact has been overlooked in most of the current handbooks, although it was pointed out in 1870 by A. von Sallet in his book “Die Daten der Alexandrinischen Kaisermünzen”. A rather common coin, but almost never seen in mint state. Mint State................................................................................... 150 SEVERINA; Rome, Denarius, 2.72g. Göbl-142t4 (11 spec.), C-14 (3 Fr.), RIC-6.

Obv: SEVERI - NA AVG Bust draped r., wearing stephane. Rx: VENVS FELIX Venus standing l. holding apple with index finger and thumb and scepter, Δ=officina 4 in r. field. Ex Spink’s Circular, September 1986, no. 5977. Scarcer issue with officina number in right field not exergue. VF.................................................................... 200 SEVERINA; Antioch, 275 AD, Antoninianus, 3.61g. Göbl-383a1 (10 spec.)RIC-20, C-7. Rx: CONCORDIAE MILITVM Concordia standing l. holding two standards, XXI in exergue, P in inner l. field. This issue was struck in all eight officinae of the Antioch mint for Severina alone, i.e. during the interregnum after the death of Aurelian. Silvered. Mint State................................................................................. 175 TACITUS; 275-276 AD, Lugdunum, Antoninianus, 4.02g. RIC-30, C-57, Paris-1469, Bastien-79e (33 spec.). Obv: IMP CL TACITVS AVG Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: M - ARS VICTOR Mars advancing r. holding spear and trophy over shoulder, B - A across field (officina 2). From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Alex Malloy, March 2001. Mint State.......................... 175 TACITUS; 275-276 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 3.57g. RIC-83 var., Venera-250, pl.

3 (dies different from ours). Obv: IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: CLEM - ENTIA TEMP Mars standing l. holding branch, shield, and spear, XXIZ (Z retrograde) in exergue. From the Philip Ashton Collection, ex Malloy 60, March 2003. A scarce type: only four specimens in Venera hoard with correct Z in mintmark, plus one with retrograde Z like ours. Mint State...

............................................................................................................... 175 FLORIANUS; 276 AD, Cyzicus, Antoninianus, 3.80g. RIC-116, C-15 (2 Fr.), Paris-1979. Obv: IMP FLORIANVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: CONCO - RDIA MILITVM Victory standing r., holding out wreath to emperor standing l.; in exergue, S (officina 2). EF................................................. 185 PROBUS; 276-282 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 3.63g. Venera-377 (16 spec.), RIC185, C-530 (C). Obv: IMP PRO - BVS AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: ROMAE - AETER Roma seated frontally in six-columned temple, in exergue crescent with pellet between R and E (officina 5). Mint State.................. 200 PROBUS; 276-282 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 3.60g. Venera-3085-3190 (106 spec.), RIC-223 (C), C-766 (C). Obv: PROBV - S P F AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r., almost half-length, seen from front, with Medusa head on breast of cuirass and fold of cloak on front shoulder. Rx: VICTOR - IA GERM Trophy between two seated captives, each with hands tied behind back; thunderbolt flanked by R and A in exergue (officina 1). Mint State............................................................................................ 200 PROBUS; 276-282 AD, Ticinum, Antoninianus, 3.37g. RIC-509, C-358 (3 Fr.). Obv: VIRTVS PROBI AVG Cuirassed bust l. wearing radiate and crested helmet, holding spear over r. shoulder and shield by l. shoulder. Rx: MART - I PACIF Mars rushing l. holding branch, shield, and spear, in exergue QXXI (officina 4), in field I and star. Part of Probus’ third EQVITI issue at Ticinum: from the fourth officina, so marked with the fourth letter I of EQVITI. Scarce obverse legend. Mint State................................ 200 CARUS; 282-283 AD, Ticinum, Antoninianus, 4.17g. RIC-82 (C), C-79, Venera-668-819 (152 spec.). Obv: IMP CARVS P F AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: SPES - PVBLICA Spes advancing l., holding flower and raising skirt, in exergue SXXI (officina 2). From the Philip Ashton Collection, ex Berk 197, 27 April 2016, lot 400. Mint State.......................................................................... 150 CARINUS; 283-285 AD, Ticinum, Antoninianus, 3.24g. RIC-295, Venera-868-1015 (148 spec.). Obv: IMP CARINVS P F AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: FELIC - IT - PVBLICA Felicitas standing l., legs crossed, leaning on column, holding caduceus, TXXI (officina 3) in exergue. EF................................ 250 DIOCLETIAN; 284-305 AD, Rome, 286 AD, Antoninianus, 3.57g. Venera-7269-95 (27 spec.), RIC-161 (C), C-214 (C). Obv: IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: IOVI CONSER - VAT AVG Jupiter standing l. holding thunderbolt and scepter, XXIΓ (officina 3) in exergue. Mint State........................ 150 DIOCLETIAN; 284-305 AD, Siscia, c. 301 AD, Follis, 9.71g. RIC-134a (C ), officina

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Bastien-416 (22 spec.), C-524 (1 Fr.), RIC-422. Obv: IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG Radiate bust l. in consular robes and holding eagle-tipped scepter. Rx: SALVS - AVGG Salus standing r. holding snake and feeding it from patera, in exergue C (officina 3). Mint State............................................................................................ 250 LATE ROMAN SILVER AND SILVERED BRONZE GALERIUS AS AUGUSTUS; 305-311 AD, Cyzicus, 308-9 AD, Follis, 5.90g.

RIC-44 (C), officina A=1; C-49 (1 Fr.). Obv: GAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG Head laureate r. Rx: GENIO IMP - ERATORIS Genius pouring libation from patera and holding cornucopia, MKV in exergue, A in l. field. Mint State.............................. 200 MAXENTIUS; 306-312 AD, Ostia, 309 AD, Follis, 6.02g. RIC-16 (C), Officina Γ=3, Drost-17a (4 spec. with this rev. legend break and from this officina). Obv: IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG Head laureate r. Rx: AET - ERNITAS - AVG N Castor and Pollux, stars on their heads, standing with their horses, between them the Wolf and Twins, MOSTΓ in exergue. EF............................................................................... 350 MAXIMINUS II AS AUGUSTUS; 309-313 AD, Cyzicus, c. 312 AD, Reduced Follis, 6.77g. RIC-79 (C), officina A=1. Obv: GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG Head laureate r. Rx: IOVI CONSER - VATORI AVGG Jupiter standing l. holding globe and scepter, eagle with wreath in beak at his feet, MKVA in exergue. Ex Phillip Davis Collection. Partially silvered. Mint State...................................................... 150 MAXIMINUS II AS CAESAR; 305-308 AD, Cyzicus, 308-309 AD, Follis, 7.99g.

RIC-49 (C), officina Δ=4. Rx: VIRTVTI E - XERCITVS around, MKV in exergue, Δ in l. field, Mars advancing r. holding spear pointed diagonally forward and trophy over shoulder. Ex Berk 125, 27 February 2002, lot 629. Mint State...................... 220 MAXIMINUS II AS AUGUSTUS; 309-313 AD, Alexandria, c. 310 AD, Follis, 5.60g. RIC-121 (C ), officina Γ=3. Obv: IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG Head laureate r. Rx: GENIO IMP - E - RATORIS Genius standing l. holding patera and cornucopia, ALE in exergue, * - Γ / K - P in two lines across field. Choice EF....

............................................................................................................... 135 ANONYMOUS, UNDER MAXIMINUS II; Antioch, c. 310-313 AD, AE 3, 1.44g. Cohen-1 (Julian, 8 Fr.); Voetter, Gerin Catalogue, p. 46, 30. Obv: GENIO AN TIOCHENI Genius of Antioch seated facing, river god beneath, depicting the famous statue of Antioch by Eutychides, a pupil of Lysippos. Rx: APOLLONI - SANCTO Apollo standing l. holding patera and lyre, SMA in exergue, Ε/Δ=officina 9 in r. field.

For the attribution see J. van Heesch, Rev. belge de num., 1975, 92 ff. Fine......... 100 CARAUSIUS; 287-293 AD, Camulodunum, Antoninianus, 3.38g. RIC-348. Obv: IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: PROV - ID AV[G] Providentia standing l. holding scepter and cornucopia, globe (?) at feet, [C] in exergue (off flan). Fine..................................................................... 140 Sharply Struck Allectus ALLECTUS; 293-296 AD, London, Antoninianus, 2.96g. Burnett, Coinage of Allectus, 46; RIC-33; C-37 (10 Fr.). Obv: IM[P C] ALLECTVS P F AVG Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: P[A]X - AVG Pax standing l., holding branch and transverse scepter; in field, S - A; in exergue, ML. Jagged edges. EF / VF........... 300 ALLECTUS; 293-296 AD, Antoninianus, Camulodunum, 3.47g. RIC-86, C-31 (10 Fr.). Obv: IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG Bust radiate r. Rx: PAX AVG Pax standing l. holding branch and vertical scepter, C in exergue, S - P in field. VF detail but rough surface, thus. Fine.................................................................................................... 300 LICINIUS I; 307-337 AD, Ostia, 312-3 AD, Reduced Follis, 4.07g. RIC-84b (S), officina Q=4. Obv: IMP LICINIVS P F AVG Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: SOLI IN - VI - CTO COMITI Sol standing l. raising r. hand and holding globe close to body with l., MOSTQ in exergue. gVF........................................... 110 LICINIUS I; 308-324 AD, Cyzicus, 317-20 AD, Reduced Follis, 3.46g. RIC-9, officina B=2 (c1). Obv: IMP LICI - NIVS AVG Bust laureate l. holding mappa and scepter. Rx: IOVI CONS - ERVATORI AVGG Jupiter standing l. holding Victory on globe and scepter, SMK in exergue, wreath - B in field. EF.................................. 100 CONSTANTINE I; 307-337 AD, London, c. 307-10 AD, Follis, 5.88g. RIC-104 corr. (S). Obv: IMP CONSTANTINVS P AVG Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front, fold of cloak on l. shoulder. Rx: GENIO - POP ROM Genius standing l., loins draped, holding patera and cornucopia, PLN in exergue. Ex Berk 176, 8 September 2011, lot 456. RIC wrongly switches the Genius’ attributes, saying he holds cornucopia in right and patera in left hand, when in fact the opposite is true. EF. 250 CONSTANTINE I; 307-337 AD. London, c. 323-4 AD, Reduced Follis, 2.76g.

RIC-289 (s). Obv: CONSTANT - INVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: SARMATIA DEVICTA Victory advancing r. holding trophy and palm and placing foot on back of seated captive, in exergue PLON followed by crescent. EF / VF+........................ 200 CONSTANTINE I; 307-337 AD, Lugdunum, 320 AD, Reduced Follis, 3.12g. RIC79 (c1), Bastien-19 (49 spec.). Obv: CONS - TANTINVS MAX AVG Cuirassed bust r., seen from front, wearing high-crested helmet. Rx: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP Two Victories standing on either side of an altar, the one on right holding a shield above the altar, the one on left inscribing VOT / P R on the shield; in exergue two seated and bound captives between the letters P - L. A combination of two scarce and interesting features: the high-crested helmet on the obverse and the captives in exergue on the reverse. Ex Cederlind 169, 31 May 2013, lot 333. Dark brown patina. aEF ............................................................................................................... 150 HELENA; Trier, 327-8 AD, Reduced Follis, 3.34g. RIC-515, officina P=1 (r2). Obv: FL HELENA - AVGVSTA Bust draped r., seen from front, wearing pearl necklace.

Rx: SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE Empress, veiled, standing l. holding branch, in exergue .PTRE. Mint State..................................................................................... 250 URBS ROMA; Thessalonica, 330-6 AD, Reduced Follis, 2.04g. RIC-187 (c3), officina E=5. Obv: VRBS ROMA Helmeted bust of Roma l. Rx: Wolf standing l. suckling twins and looking back at them, two stars above, SMTSE in exergue. Mint State ............................................................................................................... 100 URBS ROMA; Trier, c. 333-4 AD, Reduced Follis, 2.40g. RIC-553, officina S=2

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(c3). Obv: VRBS - ROMA Helmeted, cuirassed bust of Roma l., seen from front. Rx: She-wolf standing l., suckling twins; above, wreath between two stars; in exergue, TRS. Purchased from Pegasi Numismatics. Mint State......................................... 100 CRISPUS AS CAESAR; 317-326 AD, Ticinum, 320-1 AD, Reduced Follis, 2.91g.

RIC-159, officina T=3 (R2). Obv: CRISPVS - NOB CAES Bust laureate cuirassed r.

Rx: VOT X within wreath, around which DOMINOR NOSTROR CAESS, TT below.

Ex Stephen Huston 153, lot 174. Mint State.......................................................... 200 CONSTANTIUS II; 337-361 AD, Sirmium, 351-4 AD, Centenionalis, 4.63g. RIC23. Obv: D N CONSTAN - TIVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front; A behind. Rx: HOC SIG - NO VICTOR ERIS Emperor, crowned

by Victory, holding standard inscribed with Christogram, III in l. field, *SIRM in exergue. VF............................................................................................................. 300 VETRANIO; 350 AD, Thessalonica, Centenionalis, 5.94g. RIC-135 (R2), 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 - Δ across field. RIC says pearl-diademed, but the portrait seems laureate: the two can be hard to tell apart. Mint State........................................................................ 400 HOC SIGNO - NO VICTOR ERIS VETRANIO; 350 AD, Siscia, Centenionalis, 4.77g. RIC-283 (S), C-4 (25 Fr.). Obv: D N VETRA - NIO P F AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front; A behind neck. Rx: HOC SIG - NO VICTOR ERIS Emperor standing l. holding standard topped by Chi Rho banner and transverse spear, crowned by Victory standing behind him who also holds palm branch; .ASIS* in exergue, A in l. field. This reverse type with legend “This Sign Will Bring You Victory” refers to Constantine the Great’s dream on the night before his confrontation with Maxentius at the Milvian Bridge over the Tiber, that he would be victorious if he marked the shields of his soldiers with Christograms. Mint State......................................................................................... 500 MAGNENTIUS; 350-353 AD, Trier, 353 AD, Reduced Double Centenionalis, 6.27g. RIC-323 (S), officina S=2; Bastien-94 (3 spec.). Obv: D N MAGNEN - TIVS P F AVG Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: SALVS DD NN [AVG ET CAE]S Cristogram between A and W, TRS. in exergue. Mint State...... 750 MAGNENTIUS; 350-353 AD, Amiens, 353 AD, Reduced Double Centenionalis, 6.95g. RIC-39 (R), Bastien-139 (6 spec.). Obv: D N MAGNEN - TIVS P F AVG Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: SALVS DD NN [AVG ET] CAES Large Chi-Rho flanked by A and W, AMB in exergue. Mint State...... 650 DECENTIUS AS CAESAR; 350-353 AD, Amiens, c. Aug.-Dec. 352 AD, Centenionalis, 4.12g. RIC-30 or 32 (S), Bastien-132 (3 spec.) or 134 (2 spec.). Obv: [D N DECENT]IVS NOB CAES Bare-headed, cuirassed bust r., seen from front, fold of cloak on front shoulder. Rx: VICTORIAE DD NN [AVG ET CAE] Two Victories standing face to face and holding wreath, within which VOT / V / MVLT / X; Chi-Rho above wreath, in exergue AMB preceded by star and followed by either crescent or crescent and pellet (off flan). Mint State................................................................. 400 VALENS; 364-378 AD, Trier, 375-8 AD, Siliqua, 2.49g. RIC-46a, mintmark 1 (C); RSC-110†a. Obv: D N VALEN - S P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: VRBS - ROMA Roma seated l. on cuirass, holding Victory on globe and reversed spear, TRPS. in exergue. Acquired from Harlan Berk, 2009. aEF.

............................................................................................................... 200 JULIAN II; 360-363 AD, Antioch, AE I, 6.71g. RIC-216 (C ), officina Δ=4; C-38 (2 Fr.). Obv: D N FL CL IVLI - ANVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front, with long beard. Rx: SECVRITAS REI PVB Bull standing r., two stars above, ANTΔ between two palms in exergue. Acquired from Lucien Birkler, April 1987. aEF...................................................................................................... 240 MARIUS; 268 AD, Antoninianus, 3.34g. C-13, RIC-10, Cunetio Hoard-2505 (49 spec.). Obv: IMP C M[ARIVS] P F AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: SAEC - F - ELICITAS Felicitas standing l. holding caduceus and cornucopia. Ex Berk 197, 27 April 2016, lot 382. Ex Freeman & Sear 13, 25 August 2006, lot 558 (F. Martin Post Collection); ex Superior, 1–2 December 1990, lot 3506.

Dark patination. Fine / VF....................................................................................... 450 LEO I; 457-474 AD, Constantinople, AE 4, 0.70g. RIC-674 (C3). Obv: [D N] LEO P [F AVG] Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front, the shoulders and chest here off flan. Rx: Lion crouching l., head r., no legend, probably all within wreath which is broken by mintmark CON in exergue, though the wreath and mintmark are flat struck on this specimen. Ex Berk 173, 15 March 2011, lot 253. Exceptional lion on reverse. EF.......................................................................................................... 335 BYZANTINE SILVER HERACLIUS AND HERACLIUS CONSTANTINE; 610-641 AD. Constantinople, c. 615-625 AD, Hexagram, 6.28g. MIB-134, Sear-795. Obv: [dd] NN hERACLIU[S ET hERA CONST] Heraclius with short beard and Heraclius Constantine, smaller and beardless, seated front on double throne, each wearing chlamys and crown and holding cross on globe; above their heads, a cross. Rx: [DEUS] ADIUTA ROmANI[S] Cross potent on globe above three steps. Fine.... 175 MANUEL II; 1391-1423 AD. AR 1/4 Hyperpyron, 3.42g. Sear-2551. Obv: Facing bust of Christ. Rx: [MANOVHΛ B]ACIΛEVC O ΠAΛE[OΛOΓOC] Facing bust of emperor. Ex Berk 137, 31 March 2004, lot 490. Toned gVF................................. 500 JOHN IV, TREBIZOND; 1446-1458 AD. Asper, 0.78g. Sear-2642. Obv: St. Eugenius on horse walking r. Rx: John seated on horse r. Poorly struck. VF......... 200 GREEK BRONZE CALABRIA, BRUNDISIUM; Shortly After 245 BC, Sextans, 5.40g. HN Italy-737, SNG ANS-779 var. (module). Obv: Laureate head of Poseidon r., Victory and trident behind. Rx: BRVN Naked youth holding Victory and lyre on dolphin l., two pellets as mark of value on both sides. aVF........................................................................... 350 BRUTTIUM, RHEGIUM; c. 415-390 BC, AE 15, 2.13g. HN Italy-2525, SNG ANS-697. Obv: Lion’s scalp facing. Rx: Laureate head of Apollo r. VF............... 225 LUCANIA, METAPONTUM; Early-mid 3rd cent. BC, AE 15, 2.82g. Johnson-57, SNG ANS-573, SNG Cop-1259. Obv: Veiled head of Demeter r. Rx: Barley ear, monogram to l. gVF................................................................................................ 300 BRUTTIUM, HIPPONIUM; c. 300-275, AE 20, 4.56g. SNG ANS-459. Obv:

Laureate head of Zeus r. Rx: ΕΙΠΩΝΙΕΩΝ Amphora; trident to l. VF.................. 325 427. BRUTTIUM, RHEGIUM; 270-203 BC, AE 22-24, 7.92g. SNG ANS-731. Obv: Head of Artemis r. wearing taenia, bow and quiver over shoulder. Rx: PHΓI - NΩN upwards to l. and r. of lyre. Ex CNG 46, 24 June 1998, lot 76, with printed auction ticket. gVF.............................................................................................................. 300 428. SICILY, AGYRIUM; 334-336 BC, AE 14, 3.21g. Calciati-9. Obv: Head of young Herakles l. Rx: Forepart of man-headed bull l. Ex Berk 152, 19 December 2006, lot 300. aEF ............................................................................................................... 300 429. SICILY, AKRAGAS; c. 425-406 BC, Trias, 8.93g. Calciati-54. Obv: Eagle on hare.

Rx: Crab, three pellets and crayfish below. VF...................................................... 275 430. SICILY, CAMARINA; 425-405 BC, Onkia, 2.71g. Calciati-11. Obv: Gorgoneion.

Rx: Owl standing r., head front, lizard in claw; three pellets in exergue. Near Mint State ............................................................................................................... 450 431. SICILY, CAMARINA; 425-405 BC, Onkia, 1.25g. Calciati-18. Obv: Gorgoneion.

Rx: Owl standing r., head front, lizard in claw; Γ in r. field, pellet in exergue. Mint State ............................................................................................................... 300 432. SICILY, CAMARINA; 425-405 BC, Trias, 3.61g. Calciati-33. Obv: Head of Athena l. Rx: Owl standing l., head front, lizard in claw, three pellets in exergue.

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Obv: Head of Zeus r. Rx: Winged thunderbolt. Ex CNG 67, 22 September 2004, lot 276. Ex Tony Hardy Collection. Mint State........................................................... 450 434. SICILY, GELA; c. 420-405 BC, Tetras, 3.57g. Calciati-46, SNG ANS-119. Obv: Head of young river god r., grain ear behind. Rx: Bull standing r., olive branch above, three pellets in exergue. aEF................................................................................... 375 435. SICILY, HIMERA; 408-400 BC, Reduced Tetras, 1.25g. Calciati-37, KraayMorkholm Essays, p. 33, pl. VII, 4. Obv: Head of nymph facing front and slightly left. Rx: Scallop shell. Ex CNG 67, 22 September 2004, lot 261. Ex Tony Hardy Collection. EF......................................................................................................... 400 436. SICILY, LEONTINI; c. 405-2 BC, Onkia, 0.70g. HGC-710. Obv: [ΛEON] Laureate head of Apollo r., laurel leaf behind. Rx: Tripod with lion’s feet and kithara between legs, flanked by two grain ears; in exergue, pellet (value mark). From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Aitna Coins, Germany, February 2008. Mint State ............................................................................................................... 300 437. SICILY, CEPHALOEDIUM; c. 339/8-307 BC, AE 12.5-14.5, 1.71g. Calciati I, pp. 371-2; SNG ANS Additions-1320; HGC-653 var. Obv: Head of young Herakles r. wearing lion’s skin headdress. Rx: Pegasus flying r. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired in February 2008. EF............................................................. 300 438. SICILY, HICETAS; 287-278 BC. AE 21-22, 8.49g. SNG ANS-799. Obv: ΔIOΣ EΛΛANIOY Youthful. laureate head of Zeus Hellanios r. Rx: ΣYPAKOΣIΩN Eagle with wings spread standing l. on thunderbolt, A in l. field. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Harlan Berk, December 2003, with further provenance “Ex Moretti Collection” on the Berk ticket. EF............................................................. 250 439. SICILY, SYRACUSE; c. 425 BC, Tetras, 1.98g. SNG ANS-376. Obv: Head of Arethusa r., ΣYPA before, two dolphins below. Rx: Octopus and three pellets (only one visible) in round incuse. From the Philip Ashton Collection, bought from Pegasi, August 2009. EF..................................................................................................... 300 440. SICILY, SYRACUSE; From 395 BC, Drachm, 30.01g. Calciati-62, Grose-2757, SNG ANS-454. Obv: Head of Athena l. wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with laurel wreath. Rx: Two dolphins with starfish between them. EF.......................... 500 441. SYRACUSE, AGATHOKLES, 317-289 BC; AE 20, 9.56g. Calciati-96 Ds30 R14.

Obv: Head of Persephone l. Rx: Bull butting l.; dolphin above and below, NK above.

Choice EF ............................................................................................................... 275 442. SICILY, AGATHOKLES; c. 295 BC, AE 20, 6.90g. Cf. SNG ANS-734 (with tripod on obv.). Obv: ΣYPAKOΣIΩN Youthful head of Heracles l., wearing headband, unclear symbol behind. Rx: Lion walking r., club above, no symbol in exergue. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Gitbud & Naumann, November 2015.

Choice EF ............................................................................................................... 275 443. SICILY, SYRACUSE; 344-317 BC, AE 14, 4.02g. Calciati-85. Obv: Head of Apollo l. Rx: Pegasus flying l., star above. EF....................................................... 325 444. SYRACUSE, AGATHOKLES, 317-289 BC; AE 22, 7.07g. Calciati-142. Obv: Bust of Artemis r. Rx: Winged thunderbolt. Thunderbolt weakly struck on left side.

Mint State ............................................................................................................... 300 445. SICILY, RULE OF PYRRHUS; AE 23, 9.50g. Calciati-182 (same obv. die). Obv: Head of Hercules r. in lion’s skin. Rx: Athena Promachos r. with a shield on l. arm and the r. arm raised to throw a thunderbolt. Ex Moretti Collection; privately purchased from Harlan Berk in May 2011. EF........................................................................ 400 446. SICILY, THERMAE HIMERENSES; c. 330-300 BC, AE 17, 4.92g. Calciati-2, Jenkins SNR 50, pl. 22, C; SNG Lloyd-1041. Obv: Head of nymph r., hair tied with fillet. Rx: Head of Herakles r., wearing lionskin. Ex Berk 150, 8 August 2006, lot 520.

EF ............................................................................................................... 450 447. SICILY, PANORMUS; Triumviral Period? AE 15, 4.06g. RPC-637, Calciati-161, SNG Cop-1061. Obv: Pharos or tower, D - D to either side. Rx: Altar. An interesting and enigmatic little coin; see discussion in RPC p. 171. Ex Berk 142, 15 March 2005, lot 348. EF.............................................................................................................. 300 448. ZEUGITANIA, CARTHAGE; Sicilian Mint, Late 4th-Early 3rd cent. BC, AE 20, 6.48g. SNG Cop-103. Obv: Palm Tree. Rx: Horse’s head. EF / VF....................... 500 449. ZEUGITANIA, CARTHAGE; Spain, 221-210 BC, AE 22, 7.47g. SNG Cop-317.

Obv: Head of Tanit l. Rx: Horse standing r. , head turned back; palmette standard behind. Ex Pegasi 32, May 2015, lot 10. EF.......................................................... 300 450. MACEDONIA, AMPHIPOLIS; 410-358 BC, AE 15.5-19, 5.44g. SNG ANS-85.

Obv: Laureate head of Apollo r. Rx: A - M / Φ - Ι around race torch within linear square. gVF / EF..................................................................................................... 190 451. THRACE, MESEMBRIA; 2nd cent. BC, AE 19, 6.05g. SNG BM-280. Obv: Diademed female head r. Rx: Athena Promachos advancing l. brandishing spear and holding shield, between mint name downwards in two lines. EF.......................... 100 452. THESSALY, GYRTON, SIGNED BY ARTIST NI; c. 340s-330s BC, Trichalkon, 4.00g. BCD-79. Obv: Head of hero Gyrton r. in front of head of horse; artist’s

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MacDonald-65. Obv: Beardless satyr wearing ivy wreath, Rx: Ox head. Ex Berk 161, 28 October 2008, lot 562. EF................................................................................. 300 454. BITHYNIA, APAMEIA; 133-48 BC, AE 22-23, 7.92g. BM-45, SNG Cop-164, cf.

Sear-5119 (on oversize flan with ornamental border). Obv: Bust of Athena r. wearing aegis and crested Corinthian helmet, with running griffin beneath crest. Rx: Eagle flying r., over Maeander pattern between caps of the Dioscuri, each surmounted by a star; above, a third star and AΠAMEΩN; in exergue, ANTIΦΩN / MENEKΛEOYΣ.

From the Philip Ashton Collection, ex Pegasi A17, November 2007, lot 166. EF.250 455. DANUBIAN DISTRICT, ODESSUS; c. 270-250 BC, AE 15, 4.11g. Cf. SNG BM296 and AMNG-2187 (different or unclear monograms on rev.). Obv: Female head r., wearing taenia. Rx: Great God reclining l., head front, on base inscribed with city name; resting r. hand on knee, holding cornucopia with l.; inverted amphora above, MI monogram below. VF....................................................................................... 100 456. MYSIA, ADRAMYTEUM; 4th cent. BC, AE 11, 1.78g. SNG Paris-3, SNG BM Mysia-2. Obv: Laureate head of Zeus facing 3/4 r. Rx: Eagle standing l. on altar. VF

............................................................................................................... 265 457. SELEUCIS AND PIERIA, APAMEIA; Apameia, Seleucis and Pieria, Year 240 = 73/72 BC, AE 22, 9.24g. BM-5 var., Sear-5867 var. Obv: Laureate head of Zeus r., no legend. Rx: Elephant standing r., AΠAME[ΩN] / THΣ IEPAΣ above, KAI AΣYΛOY / AN in exergue, date MΣ before elephant. Ex Berk 176, 8 September 2011, lot 530.

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Obv: Helmeted head of Athena l., two pellets above. Rx: Owl standing l. on palm branch, head facing, VE ligate above r. Ex CNG 46, 24 June 1998, lot 31; with printed auction ticket. aEF.................................................................................................. 210 ROMAN BRONZE 460. CLAUDIUS I; 41-54 AD, Rome, 41-2 AD, Sestertius, 28.17g. Paris-165, pl. XXV, RIC-99, C-85 (4 Fr.). Obv: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP Head laureate r. Rx: SPES - AVGVSTA S C Spes advancing l., r. leg forward, holding flower and raising skirt. Ex Wayne Sayles stock, with his ticket. With youthful, idealistic portrait of Claudius, probably struck soon after his accession. Bold Fine............. 550 461. 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 462. NERO; 54-68 AD, Lugdunum, 66-8 AD, As, 10.40g. BM-387, C-303, Paris-171, RIC-544=606. Obv: IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P P P Head bare l., [small globe] at tip of neck. Rx: S - C Victory flying l. holding shield inscribed SPQR. Ex CNG E209, 22 April 2009, lot 330. Extremely sharp. Green patination. Fields lightly cleaned. EF............................................................................................................ 1500 Rare As Die-Linked to Titus Dupondius 463. VITELLIUS; 69 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 23.73g. BM-49, pl. 62.15 (same dies); Paris-103, pl. XXIV (same dies); C-53 (200 Fr.); RIC-134. Obv: A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP AVG P M TR P Bust laureate, draped r., seen from side. Rx: L VITELL CEN - SOR. II around, S C in exergue, L. Vitellius, the emperor’s deceased father, seated l., togate, on curule chair on platform, receiving something from or handing something to the first of three togate figures who stand r. on the ground before him; the second togate figure on the ground also raises his r. arm towards the seated censor, though that raised arm is mostly concealed behind the first standing figure; above the heads of the three standing figures, a man seated r. on an invisible platform, probably a scribe writing down the names of those who are approaching the censor. This sestertius of Vitellius commemorating his father’s censorship under Claudius is very rare, apparently coming from only one reverse die. The specimens known to Colin Kraay in his unpublished Oxford dissertation of 1953 were all from the same die pair as ours, and the same is true of all the specimens we have been able to locate in CoinArchives Pro, the Berk photofile centering on auction catalogues of c. 1970-1990, and a large number of collection and auction catalogues in the Berk library. A plaster cast in BM is stated to show the same reverse type coupled with a variant obverse legend, reading GERMANICVS rather than GERMAN (RIC 114); we would expect this variant, if confirmed, to also come from the same reverse die.

Similarly a sestertius in Berlin reported to have not CENSOR II but CENSOR III in the reverse legend (RIC 135) must surely just be a tooled CENSOR II from the same reverse die. Vitellius’ father was the most distinguished member of the Senate during Claudius’ reign, having served as consul three times, the last two times with the emperor as his colleague, and then becoming censor with Claudius in 47-48 AD. The title CENSOR II in the sestertius type is odd, perhaps referring to the fact that the censorship of Vitellius’ father was carried out in two consecutive years, for L. Vitellius was certainly censor only once, and correctly has the title CENSOR only on the gold and silver coins struck by his son, not CENSOR II as in the sestertius type.

See the discussion of this question by Eckhel, Doctrina VI, pp. 314-5, followed by Mattingly, BMC I, p. ccxxv. Roman portraits of Vitellius perfectly centered like this are quite scarce and desirable. This coin is even more desirable because of its reverse type commemorating Vitellius’ father, which was apparently struck from only one reverse die. Wonderful green patina with some earthen toning. EF / VF............ 15750 Excessively Rare 464. VESPASIAN; 69-79 AD, Rome, 72 AD, As, 10.91g. RIC-400 (R2). Obv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS IIII Head laureate r. Rx: FELICITA - S - PVBLICA S C Felicitas standing l. holding short caduceus and cornucopia. Ex NAC 86, 8 October

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Moreover the FELICITAS PVBLICA reverse type of our coin is rare on asses of any date during Vespasian’s reign: usually this type was reserved for dupondii. Minor tooling in field. EF................................................................................................... 800 MARCUS AURELIUS; 161-180 AD, Rome, 166 AD, Sestertius, 22.46g. BM1289, C-807, RIC-931. Obv: M A[V]REL [ANTO]NINVS AVG - ARM PARTH MAX Head laureate r. Rx: TR POT XX - IM[P IIII COS III] S - C Victory, naked to waist, standing l., head r., holding palm branch and shield inscribed VIC / PAR that is set atop palm tree. Sharply struck. Slight encrustation on reverse. Choice EF... 850 Ex Rosenberg 64, June 1928 MARCUS AURELIUS; 161-180 AD, Rome, 173 AD, Sestertius, 21.42g. BM1441, bust var. of C-535 (25 Fr.) and RIC-1075. Obv: M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVII Head laureate r. Rx: RELIG AVG in exergue, IMP VI - COS III around, S - C across field, Mercury standing l. on pedestal, holding purse and caduceus, within fourcolumned temple with semicircular pediment; the four columns have human busts at top, like terms; in pediment, a ram in center, between a cock on l. and a winged caduceus and pellet (tortoise or purse?) on r., with an X (petasus?) and another pellet above. The type of Mercury in temple “refers to the Egyptian Hermes, god of the air, invoked by the magician Arnuphis at the battle of the ‘Miracle of the Rain’ in the land of the Quadi” (BMC, pp. cxxv f.). From the Phil Peck Collection; ex Rosenberg 64, 19 June 1928, lot 1693. This coin is desirable and scarce, and one of the finest examples we could find in our library of 20th century auction catalogues. Olive green patina.

Choice EF ............................................................................................................. 3000 CLODIUS ALBINUS AS CAESAR; 193-195 AD, Rome, 195 AD, As, 10.68g.

BM-543, C-11 (15 Fr.), RIC-57a. Obv: D CLOD SEPT - ALBIN CA[ES] Head bare r.

Rx: [CO]S - II S - C Aesculapius standing l. leaning on serpent-wreathed staff. From the Phil Peck Collection. Most of the existent asses of Clodius Albinus come like this, and thus these rare coins probably came from a single find, possibly 100 years ago.

VF ............................................................................................................... 500 Ex Edward Gans DIDIA CLARA; Rome, Sestertius, 19.19g. BM-38, C-4 (50 Fr.), RIC-20 (R2). Obv: [DIDIA CL]A - RA AV[G] Bust draped r. Rx: HILA - R - TEMPOR S - C Hilaritas standing l. holding long palm and coruncopia. From A.M. Woodward’s obverse die 4, Coinage of Didius Julianus and His Family, Num. Chronicle 1961, p. 81 and pl. 10.4.

From the Phil Peck Collection; acquired by Peck from Fred Knobloch, and with an earlier printed envelope of Edward Gans, Numismatic Fine Arts. This coin is struck on a small flan, like many other sestertii of this lady, but still shows an exceptional portrait of this rare empress, justifying its inclusion in the stock of the great dealer Edward Gans. EF................................................................................................... 3000 SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Rome, 211 AD, As, 11.78g. BM-262, pl.

61.8 (same rev. die); C-155 (3 Fr.); RIC-810. Obv: SEVERVS PIVS - AVG BRIT Head laureate r. Rx: FORT RED P M TR P XIX COS III P P S C Fortuna Redux seated l. holding rudder and cornucopia, wheel under seat. The reverse type looks forward to Septimius’ safe return from Britain to Rome, but the emperor died at York in February 211. From the Phil Peck Collection. aEF............................................................... 475 JULIA DOMNA; Rome, 194 AD, Sestertius, 17.43g. BM-487, C-99 (15 Fr.), RIC840 (R ). Obv: IVLIA DO - MNA AVG Bust draped r. Rx: IVN[O] - REGI[NA] S - C Juno standing l. holding patera and scepter, peacock at feet. Julia’s scarce first obverse legend of 193-4 including DOMNA. From the Phil Peck Collection. VF / Fine... 325 GETA AS AUGUSTUS; 209-211 AD, Rome, 210 AD, Sestertius, 25.42g. BM-220, pl. 59.5 (same dies); C-148 (100 Fr.); RIC-159b (R3). Obv: IMP CAES P SEPT GETA PIVS AVG Bust laureate r. with fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: [P]ONTIF TR P II COS [I]I S C Septimius, Caracalla, and Geta on platform, guarded by lictor standing before platform and holding fasces, addressing two soldiers who hold a standard and a legionary eagle; between the soldiers, head and forepart of horse. Very rare Adlocutio type referring to the imperial family’s campaign in Britain against Scottish tribes, in the course of which Septimius fell ill and died at York in the year after this coin was struck (February 211 AD). From the Phil Peck Collection.

Some obverse pitting. gVF.................................................................................... 1425 MAXIMUS AS CAESAR; Rome, 236-8 AD, Sestertius, 20.65g. BM-213, C-14 (10 Fr.), RIC-13. Obv: MAXIMVS CAES GERM Bust draped r., head bare. Rx: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S - C Prince standing l. by two standards, holding baton and spear. Olive patina. Mint State........................................................................ 1985 POSTUMUS; 260-268 AD, Double Sestertius, 21.58g. RIC-107, C-249, cf.

Bastien-327 (“Mint II”). Obv: IM[P C] POSTVMVS [P F A]VG Radiate, draped bust r., seen from front. Rx: [P M] T[R P COS II P P] S - C Mars standing l. holding globe and spear. Like many sestertii of Postumus, this coin is somewhat messy in the way it is struck, but in the end is a pretty decent example of a Postumus double sestertius.

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Eagle standing r., wings raised, head l., holding in beak wreath with multiple leaves; between the eagle’s legs, star. Ex Davissons 10, April 1998, lot 148, with printed auction ticket. VF.................................................................................................... 150 483. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Laodiceia ad Mare, Seleucis and Pieria, Tetradrachm, 15.37g. Prieur-1180 (91 spec.). Obv: AYT K M ΟΠ CΕΟV ΜΑΚΡΕΙΝΟC - [CΕΒ] Laureate head r. Rx: ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ VΠΑΤΟC Π Π Eagle standing r., head l., wreath in beak, wings spread; between legs, star. EF........................................................ 250 484. TRAJAN DECIUS; 249-251 AD, Antioch, c. 250-1 AD, Tetradrachm, 13.68g.

Prieur-528 (26 spec.). Obv: AVT K Γ ME KV ΔEKIOC TPAIANOC CEB Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust r., four pellets below bust. Rx: ΔHMAPX EΞOVCIAC around, S C in exergue, Eagle with spread wings standing l. on palm branch, holding wreath in beak. EF.............................................................................................................. 150 485. TREBONIANUS GALLUS; 251-253 AD, Antioch, Tetradrachm, 10.76g.

Prieur-658 (18 spec.). Obv: AVTOK K Γ ΟVΙΒ TPEB ΓAΛΛOC CEB Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r., two pellets below. Rx: ΔHMAPX EΞOVCIAC Eagle with spread wings standing r., head l., wreath in beak, B between legs, S C in exergue. gVF.. 125 486. OCTAVIAN, UNCERTAIN COLONY IN CILICIA; c. 31-30 BC, AE 19-20, 5.44g. RPC-4083 (21 spec.). Obv: PRINCEPS FELIX Bare head of Octavian r.; trophy countermark (not in Howgego) on neck. Rev. Two humped oxen pulling plow l.; COLONIA above, IVL[IA] below, II VIR VE TER in field (IR, VE, and TER ligate). EF ............................................................................................................... 400 487. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Amphipolis, Macedonia, AE 19, 6.67g. Cf. RPC-1629.

Obv: KAICAP[OC] - [CEBACTOY] Head bare r. Rx: AMΦIΠO Artemis Tauropolos on bull r. Portrait in rough style, possibly an ancient imitation. VF....................... 350 Julius Caesar Portrait 488. AUGUSTUS AND DIVUS JULIUS CAESAR; Thessalonica, c. 28-27 BC, AE 21, 9.52g. RPC-1554 (88 spec.). Obv: Wreathed head of Julius Caesar r., [ΘE]OΣ downwards before. Rx: ΘEΣ[ΣAΛONI]KEΩN Bare head of Octavian r. VF / Fine...

............................................................................................................... 650 489. THRACE, RHOEMETALCES I AND AUGUSTUS; AE 19, 5.06g. RPC-1714/2 (Suppl.5). Obv: BAΣIΛEΩΣ POIMHTAΛKO[Y] Diademed head of Rhoemetalces r. Rx: KAIΣAPOΣ - ΣEBAΣT[OY] Bare head of Augustus r. Very rare without capricorn before Augustus’ portrait: only one such specimen was listed in the printed RPC I, plus two more in the recent Supplement 5. The legend variation on our coin most closely matches that on specimen 2 in the Supplement. VF / Fine................ 200 490. AUGUSTUS, UNCERTAIN CITY IN SYRIA OR PHOENICIA; 27 BC-14 AD. AE 19-20, 10.08g. RPC-4087 (8 spec.). Obv: [KA]ICAPOC - ΘEOY Y[IOY] Bare head of Augustus r. Rx: CICTPI / ΠΕWN / THC IEPAC Nike advancing r. holding palm over shoulder and wreath. Ex Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Alex Malloy, April 2005. Possibly issued by an otherwise unknown city ‘Sistripia’, in Syria or Phoenicia to judge from the epithet ‘the holy’ and from the fabric and style; or possibly an issue from a known city but with blundered legend (RPC, p. 600).

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BM-171; Sawaya, Issue 36, Series 95 (pp. 66-67, pl. 30-31). Obv: IMP CAES M AVR AN - TONINVS AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: COL IVL AVG FEL BER Four-columned temple, within which Tyche standing facing, crowned by small Victory on column and flanked by two geniuses each holding up a torch; on pediment, group of Poseidon and Beroe between two Victories holding up wreaths; below, steps leading to temple; on either side of steps, a winged genius armed with trident riding on dolphin, and a vase with broad bowl. About EF................................................ 750 GALLIENUS; 253-268 AD, AE 30. 10 Assaria, 16.75g. BMC-112 and pl. XXVIII, SNG Cop--, SNG Paris--, SNG von Aulock--. Obv: AYT KAI ΠOY ΛI ЄΓN ΓAΛΛIHNOC CЄBA Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust r.; before, I (value mark). Obv: CIΔHTΩN NЄΩKOPΩN NAYAPXIC around, AЄ in field, Bird's-eye view of the harbor of Side in the shape of a horseshoe with entrance to l.; within, a galley with five oarsmen rowing l., military standard on stern; below the galley, a fish swimming r. From the Phil Peck Collection. The abbreviation AE on the reverse may stand for 'First City, Illustrious' or 'First City of the Province' (Hill, BMC, p. lxxxv). From the Phil Peck Collection. The abbreviation AE on the reverse may stand for 'First City, Illustrious' or 'First City of the Province' (Hill, BMC, p. lxxxv) EF.................... 2000 WORLD COINS BELGIUM, 1848, MEDAL, AU/UNC; Belgium, 1848 Medal, AU/UNC, Godfrey of Bouillon by Simonis & Hart. The commemoration of the Godfryd monument at the Royale Square in Brussels. Bust left with shield and sword/Monument. Godfrey of Bouillon was a Frankish knight and one of the leaders of the First Crusade from 1096 until its conclusion in 1099. He was the Lord of Bouillon, from which he took his byname, from 1076 and the Duke of Lower Lorraine from 1087. ................... 100 COLOMBIA, 1885, 10 CENTAVOS, EF; Colombia, 1885 10 Centavos, EF, Medellin Mint. KM-175.2; Restrepo-275.1. ........................................................... 150 CRUSADERS, ND, GIGLIATO, VF; Crusaders, ND Gigliato, VF, Knights of Rhodes. John-Ferdinand of Heredia. 1377-1396. Silver. 3.9g, 28.17mm. Grand Master kneeling left; patriarchal cross on three steps to left; to right; castle above G/ cross fleuree; shields of Hospitalers at ends of each crossbar. Cf. Metcalf, Crusades 1218 Areas of light toning, light deposits on reverse. ............................................ 200 DENMARK, CHRISTIAN IX, 1863-1906, 1879, MEDAL, EF/AU; Denmark, Christian IX, 1863-1906, 1879 Medal, EF/AU, The 400th anniversary of the University of Copenhagen by F. Schmahlfeld. Bronze 69.6g. 52.7mm. Busts of Christian I and Christian IX/Mimir and the god Odin sit opposite each other; Mimir offering his wisdom. Bergsoe 360. pretty patina. Mimir is in the Nordic mythology as the wisest of the gods of the tribe Aesir. he was also believed to be a water spirit. 175 FRANCE, VICTORY AT CARTAGENA, 1643, MEDAL, EF/AU; France, Victory at Cartagena, 1643 Medal, EF/AU, Louis XIV, naval victory at Cartagena

by J. Mauger. Young head of Louis XIV/trident and spears passing through a crown with naval scene in background. Copper 41mm, 28.0 grams. Divo-9. Minimal marks and only high-point wear, small spots of corrosion (as made) at rims. The Battle of Cartagena was a naval battle fought on September 3, 1643 during the Thirty Years’ War off Cape de Gate near Cartagena, Spain. ........................................................ 200 FRANCE, BATTLE OF JENA, 1806, MEDAL, UNC; France, Battle of Jena, 1806 Medal, UNC, The Battle of Jena. Original Copper, 41 mm. Signed by Andrieu, Denon and Galle. Laureate head of Napoleon right; NAPOLEON EMP ET ROI / Napoleon as Jupiter, seated on an eagle flying in the clouds, hurling a thunderbolt against the Titans. Br-538; Jul-1596. A truly fabulous design and beautiful patina.

The Battle of Jena was a major battle between Napoleon and Frederic William III of Prussia that resulted in huge losses by the Prussians and their subjugation to the French. Sometimes this is called the Battle of Jena-Auerstedt or the twin battles of Jena and Auerstädt. ................................................................................................. 550 FRANCE, LYON, 1807, TOKEN, EF; France, Lyon, 1807 Token, EF, Lyon Literary Circle by C.A. Mercie. Silver, 31.15mm. Super cool lion! . ...................... 50 FRANCE, NOTARIES OF LOUVIERS, ND, MEDAL, UNC; France, Notaries of Louviers, ND Medal, UNC, Saint Louis IX, 1226-70 and the The charter of 1270 on parchment with royal seal by E. Gatteaux. Lerouge 166. 32mm Octagonal.

Beautiful patina. King Louis participated twice in the Crusades to recapture the Holy Land, bringing his court into the broader international arena. He died in Tunis while on Crusade; in a depiction of the procession of his relics, the casket bearing his body is set on a rich and exotic silk adorned with Griffins. ............................................. 200 FRANCE, LOUIS XVIII, 1820, MEDAL, UNC; France, Louis XVIII, 1820 Medal, UNC, Charles Ferdinand Duke of Berry, 1778-1820. Three designers on this medal; Caque, De Puymaurin and Dieudonne. Copper 61.5g, 51mm. Bust left/ Catafalque of the Duke of Berry center, Religion depositing a laurel branch, France in mourning, weeping. Coll-164. On 13 February 1820, the Duke of Berry was stabbed and mortally wounded when leaving the opera house in Paris with his wife, and died the next day. The assassin was a saddle maker named Louis Pierre Louvel, a Bonapartist opposed to the monarchy. .................................................................... 125 FRANCE, VITICULTURE, 1902, MEDAL, EF/AU; France, Viticulture, 1902 Medal, EF/AU, Viticulture (study of grape cultivation). Silver 62.12g, 68mm. Young naked woman, front view, with long hair and holding vines and grapes; right signature

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Representation of the funeral/Christ on the cross, behind it lion with heraldic shield, fallen orb. Kienast 292. ........................................................................................... 500 509. GREAT BRITAIN, ANGLO SAXON, ND, SCEAT, VF/EF; Great Britain, Anglo Saxon, ND Sceat, VF/EF, Great Britain, Early Anglo Saxon c.600-775, S-776, N-126. Primary Phase c. 680-710. 1.2g, 11.3mm Wihtred, king of Kent(690-725).

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London mint. 1.3g, 18.3mm. S-1352. Nicely toned. .............................................. 200 511. GREAT BRITAIN, 1551, HALF CROWN, VF; Great Britain, 1551 Half Crown, VF, Edward VI, 1547-1553. Crowned figure of king on horseback r., shouldering sword, date below, rev. long cross fourchée over shield of arms. S.2479; N.1934. Old cabinet toning. ...................................................................................................... 1750 512. GREAT BRITAIN, GEORGE I, 1714, MEDAL, AU; Great Britain, George I, 1714 Medal, AU, George I 1660-1727. Official silver coronation medal by J. Crocker.

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Nicely toned. ........................................................................................................... 350 513. GREAT BRITAIN, CAROLINE, 1727, MEDAL, UNC; Great Britain, Caroline, 1727 Medal, Official silver coronation medal by J. Crocker. Bust left/King enthroned right, being crowned by Britannia. 35mm. Eimer-512. Nicely toned. ................... 350 514. GREAT BRITAIN, EDWARD VI, 1553 (1790-1890), MEDAL, UNC; Great Britain, Edward VI, 1553 (1790-1890) Medal, UNC, This silver medal by L. Pingo, 1743-1830, was struck to commemorate the founding of Christ’s Hospital in London in 1553. The edge was inscribed with the date and name of the marker whose function was to supervise the behavior of other boys. This medal bears the following on its edge: Astley R. Purton. 1870. Eimer-29. The design of this medal is truly beautiful with young King Edward VI facing right and the Bible open to Exodus with the words “Hear, Read, Mark, Learn. Light hairlines and a bit of scratches on the reverse. Prooflike and high relief design. ..................................................................................... 150 515. GREAT BRITAIN, WILLIAM PITT, 1806, MEDAL, EF; Great Britain, William Pitt, 1806 Medal, EF, Death of William Pitt, 1759-1806. Copper Medal by Thomas Webb, 53mm. Eimer-975. Bust of Pitt to left/Island rocks buffeted by heavy waves and lightning. William Pitt led Britain in the great wars against France and Napoleon and was said to be an outstanding administrator who worked for efficiency and reform. ................................................................................................................ 85 516. GREAT BRITAIN, BATTLE OF VITORIA, 1813 (1820), MEDAL, EF/AU; Great Britain, Battle of Vitoria, 1813 (1820) Medal, EF/AU, Napoleonic Wars, George III, Mudie’s National Medal Series struck in 1820. Field-marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, 1769-1852, Bronze medal 35.9g, 41mm. By G. Mills and Lefevre. Dated 1813. Uniformed bust of the Duke of Wellington/Bellona, the Roman goddess of war, driving a biga, holding palm frond and thunderbolt emitting forked lightning. Eimer 1033; BHM 756; Bramsen 1236. The battle of Vitoria which took place on the 21st June 1813 was Wellington’s first great battle of that year. Joseph Bonaparte, having collected all the baggage and camp-followers in the Vitoria basin, was strongly attacked. The successful outcome eventually brought about the headlong flight of the French and Wellington was able to drive the French over the Pyrenees...

............................................................................................................... 250 517. INDIA, PRINCELY STATES, AH 1255/3, ASHRAF, NGC, AU58; India, Princely States, AH 1255/3 Ashraf, NGC. AU58, Muhammad Ali Shah. Subah Awadh Bait-al-Saltana Lakhnau. Three-line legend in the ruler’s name, rev crown and single fish flanked by two people. Fr-1016, KM 322.1. NGC 5710554-002. ................. 1500 518. INDIA, PRINCELY STATES, AH 1264/2 (1848), ASHRAF, NGC, MS65; India, Princely States, AH 1264/2 (1848) Ashraf, NGC. MS65, Awadh, Wajid Ali Shah, Mulk Awadh Bait us Sultanat Lakhnau Mint. Flanked by mermaids holding flag & crossed swords, parasol above crown. KM378.1, Fr-1023. NGC 5710554-001

............................................................................................................. 2300 519. IONIAN ISLANDS, 1834, LEPTON, CH EF/AU; Ionian Islands, 1834 Lepton, CH EF/AU, British Administration. Copper. KM# 34. .......................................... 150 520. ISRAEL, ANCIENT MOSAICS OF THE HOLY LAND, 2012, SET, UNC; Israel, Ancient Mosaics Of The Holy Land, 2012 Set, UNC, Ancient Mosaics Of The Holy Land. Each coin is one ounce pure silver. Designs are “Menorah” Mosaic from a Synagogue in Maon Nirim; “David with Harp” Mosaic from a Synagogue in Gaza; “Pomegrantes” Mosaic from a Synagogue in Maon Nirim; “Autumn” Mosaic from Hamat Tiberias. Comes with box and certificate. ................................................... 400 521. ISRAEL, TEN COMMANDMENTS, 2013, SET, UNC; Israel, Ten Commandments, 2013 Set, UNC, The Holy Land mint. Each medal displays one of the Ten Commandments. Each reverse states 1/25 fine gold .9999. Total weigh of gold is 0.4oz. These Medals can only be purchased as a set. The Israel mint is currently selling this for $1640.00. The medals are set in a cool display box and certificate.

According to the Old Testament, Over 3,300 years ago, after the Exodus from Egypt and Parting of the Red Sea, Moses received the Ten Commandments from G-d on Mount Sinai. The Ten Commandments, a covenant between G-d and the people, laid down a code of moral conduct for mankind. ........................................................ 1200

522. ITALIAN STATES, VENICE, ND, GAZZETTA, VF; Italian States, Venice, ND Gazzetta, VF, Coinage for the Armed Forces and the Morea. Decreed January 1688 and February 1691. Lion of S. Marco with Gospel; Paolucci 816 (R). .................. 100 523. ITALIAN STATES, PAPAL, ND, MEDAL, UNC; Italian States, Papal, ND Medal, UNC, St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153. Founder of the Cistercian Order, very influential in the Schism and Second Crusade. Canonized in 1174. Bust forward/ monastery. listed in auctions as reference Medal 1891 Brb. v.vorn. Couple of rim nicks. ............................................................................................................... 150 524. ITALIAN STATES, PAPAL, 1856, MEDAL, EF; Italian States, Papal, 1856 Medal, EF, Pius IX, 1846-78 by Filippo Speranza. Bronze 48 mm. Bust right/Christ asleep in the boat with his terrified apostles in a tempestuous sea (1869, Bartolotti -; BDM V/p.197), a few surface marks. No date but the reference Forrer (BDM V/p.197) notes: ‘In 1869 Speranza engraved the official annual medal showing Christ asleep in the boat. ................................................................................................... 125 525. ITALIAN STATES, PAPAL, 1901, MEDAL, AU; Italian States, Papal, 1901 Medal, AU, Leo XIII, 1878-1903 by Francesco Bianchi. In honor of Pope Innocent III’s Burial Monument in St. John Lateran Basilica. Silver, 35.16g, 43.4 mm. Bust of the Pope bust left/Tomb door adorned with statues to the side and above. Bartolotti 901. Proof-like with some hairlines. Spotty toning obv. ........................................ 175 526. ITALIAN STATES, PAPAL, 1953, MEDAL, AU; Italian States, Papal, 1953 Medal, AU, For the proclamation of the Christian Labor Day. Silver medal by Aurelio Mistruzzi, 36.5g, 44mm. Bust right/The Pope receives the homage of the representatives of the Catholic labor forces. Bart. E956; Rinaldi 150. .................... 50 527. MEXICO, 1786, MOFM, 8 REALES, PCGS, AU58; Mexico, 1786 MoFM, 8 Reales, PCGS. AU58, Charles III. Brilliant mint luster. Lightly toned. KM-106.2a.

NGC 670094.58/1607201. ...................................................................................... 350 528. RUSSIA, CATHERINE II, 1783, KLIPPE, AU; Russia, Catherine II, 1783 Klippe, AU, Catherine II. Silver, 36mm. Russian Academy of Sciences Prize Medal 1783. Radiant cipher of Catherine II within laurel wreath in central circle, legend around/ A book, lyre, scepter and owl atop a globe sitting on a small pedestal within central circle. Diakov 199.6 (R1), Reichel 2689, Sm 298. Lustrous. .................... 500 529. SCOTLAND, ALEXANDER III, ND, PENNY, CH VF; Scotland, Alexander III, ND Penny, CH VF, Alexander III, 1249-1286. 2nd coinage, Circa 1280. 1.4g.

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Exceptional artistry. ................................................................................................ 225 532. SWITZERLAND, HISTORY OF ROMAN REPUBLIC, 1743, MEDAL, UNC; Switzerland, History of Roman Republic, 1743 Medal, UNC, Scipio africanus /Continence of Scipio. AR 542. Beautiful female prisoner/Scipio in the midst of the proposition. By Dassier. Silver, Eisler II 205/31a. 32mm. The Continence of Scipio, or The Clemency of Scipio, is an episode recounted by Livy of the Roman general Scipio Africanus during his campaign in Spain during the Second Punic War. He refused a generous ransom for a young female prisoner, returning her to her fiancé Allucius, who in return became a supporter of Rome. In recognition of his magnanimous treatment of a prisoner, he was taken as one of the prime examples of mercy during warfare in classical times. Interest in the story revived in the Renaissance and the episode figured widely thereafter in both the literary and figurative arts. . 150 533. SWITZERLAND, HISTORY OF ROMAN REPUBLIC, 1743, MEDAL, EF; Switzerland, History of Roman Republic, 1743 Medal, EF, Scipio africanus / Continence of Scipio. AR 542. Grainy surfaces, cleaned. Beautiful female prisoner/ Scipio in the midst of the proposition. By Dassier. Copper, Eisler II 205/31b. 32mm.

The Continence of Scipio, or The Clemency of Scipio, is an episode recounted by Livy of the Roman general Scipio Africanus during his campaign in Spain during the Second Punic War. He refused a generous ransom for a young female prisoner, returning her to her fiancé Allucius, who in return became a supporter of Rome.

In recognition of his magnanimous treatment of a prisoner, he was taken as one of the prime examples of mercy during warfare in classical times. Interest in the story revived in the Renaissance and the episode figured widely thereafter in both the literary and figurative arts. ........................................................................................ 65 534. SWITZERLAND, HISTORY OF ROMAN REPUBLIC, 1743, MEDAL, UNC; Switzerland, History of Roman Republic, 1743 Medal, UNC, Battle of Pharsalus/ humanity of Caesar. AR 706. Copper Eisler II 215/50b. 32mm. Caesar in victory on horse/Enemy head presented on platter to Caesar; Caesar looking away.

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However, Pompey felt pressure by the senators and his officers to get the job done and he reluctantly engaged in battle and suffered an overwhelming defeat. Pompey himself survived by fleeing, disguised as an ordinary citizen. However, Pompey was later assassinated in Ptolemaic Egypt by orders of Ptolemy XIII. ......................... 100 535. SWITZERLAND, HISTORY OF ROMAN REPUBLIC, 1743, MEDAL, UNC; Switzerland, History of Roman Republic, 1743 Medal, UNC, Caesar crosses the Rubicon. AR705. Copper, Eisler II 214/48b. Caesar crossing the Rubicon/Scene of the war that follows Julius Caesar’s crossing the Rubicon River was an event in January 49 BC that precipitated the Roman Civil War, which ultimately led to Caesar becoming dictator and the rise of the imperial era of Rome. Caesar had been appointed to a governorship over a region that ranged from southern Gaul to Illyricum (but not Italy). As his term of governorship ended, the Roman Senate ordered Caesar to

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disband his army and return to Rome. He was explicitly ordered not to bring his army across the Rubicon River, which was at that time a northern boundary of Italy. In January of 49 BC, Caesar brought the 13th legion across the river, which the Roman government considered insurrection, treason, and a declaration of war on the Roman Senate. According to some authors, he is said to have uttered the phrase “alea iacta est” or “the die is cast” as his army marched through the river. Today, the phrase “crossing the Rubicon” is a metaphor that means to pass a point of no return. ..... 110 SWITZERLAND, HISTORY OF ROMAN REPUBLIC, 1743, MEDAL, UNC; Switzerland, History of Roman Republic, 1743 Medal, UNC, Sons of Aemilius pallus. AR584/585. Copper, Eisler II 209/37b. Aemilius Paullus with his sons Quintus Fabius Maximus Aemilianus and Publius Cornelius Scipio/Aemilianus victory over the Macedonians at Pydna which ended the Third Macedonian War (171–168 BC).

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Mithridates was a king who had spent a lifetime working with poisons but was unable to effectively poison himself when attempting suicide. He then had to resort to the sword. Crassus was a wealthy Roman businessman. Crassus, his son and his men died as a result of his single-minded pursuit of greed and wealth. His folly not only killed his army but destroyed the triumvirate and demolished any hope of future diplomatic relations between Rome and Parthia.. .................................................................... 110 SWITZERLAND, HISTORY OF ROMAN REPUBLIC, 1743, MEDAL, EF; Switzerland, History of Roman Republic, 1743 Medal, EF, Scipio defends his honor / Scipio in retirement. AR565. Silver, Eisler II 208/36a. Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus was a Roman general and later consul who is often regarded as one of the greatest military commanders and strategists of all time. His main achievements were during the Second Punic War. He is best known for defeating Hannibal at the final battle of Zama (near modern Zama, Tunisia) in 202 BC. Although considered a hero by the Roman people, Africanus had many opponents, especially Cato the Censor, who deeply hated him. In 187 BC, he was even tried alongside his brother for bribes they supposedly received from King Antiochos III during the Roman–Seleucid War. Disillusioned by the ingratitude of his peers, Scipio left Rome and withdrew from public life in his villa of Liternum. ......................................................................... 110 SWITZERLAND, HISTORY OF ROMAN REPUBLIC, 1743, MEDAL, UNC; Switzerland, History of Roman Republic, 1743 Medal, UNC, Scipio defends his honor / Scipio in retirement. AR565. Copper, Eisler II 208/36b. Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus was a Roman general and later consul who is often regarded as one of the greatest military commanders and strategists of all time. His main achievements were during the Second Punic War. He is best known for defeating Hannibal at the final battle of Zama (near modern Zama, Tunisia) in 202 BC. Although considered a hero by the Roman people, Africanus had many opponents, especially Cato the Censor, who deeply hated him. In 187 BC, he was even tried alongside his brother for bribes they supposedly received from King Antiochos III during the Roman–Seleucid War. Disillusioned by the ingratitude of his peers, Scipio left Rome and withdrew from public life in his villa of Liternum. ................................................................ 110 SWITZERLAND, HISTORY OF ROMAN REPUBLIC, 1743, MEDAL, AU; Switzerland, History of Roman Republic, 1743 Medal, AU, Scipio Aemilianus and Laelius/ Third Punic war. AR584/606. Copper, Eisler II 209/38b. Scipio Africanus, and friend Gaius Laelius whom he accompanied on his Iberian campaign /Zeus flying over the destruction of Carthage. Some dark toning spots. .................................... 100 SWITZERLAND, HISTORY OF ROMAN REPUBLIC, 1743, MEDAL, UNC; Switzerland, History of Roman Republic, 1743 Medal, UNC, Fabius aids Minucius / Claudius Nero to Metaurus. AR 535/545. Copper, Eisler II 203/28b. The Roman army engaged in battle with the Carthaginian army. Fabius rushing to their aid with his half of the Roman army/Gaius Claudius Nero secretly leaves his camp in the middle of the night with 7.000 men for his forced march to his fellow consul M. Livius in order to defeat Hannibal’s brother Hadrubal Barca. ............................... 100 SWITZERLAND, HISTORY OF ROMAN REPUBLIC, 1743, MEDAL, AU; Switzerland, History of Roman Republic, 1743 Medal, AU, Suppression of Gracchi / punishment of Jugurtha. AR619/647. Copper, Eisler II 210/39b. 35mm. Allegory of the Suppression of the Revolt of the Gracchi: Roma, lifting her dagger and shield, stands victoriously over prostrate figure of Discord holding a torch/The Punishment of Jugurtha: Jugurtha chained to the wall of his cell. ............................................. 100 SWITZERLAND, HISTORY OF ROMAN REPUBLIC, 1743, MEDAL, UNC; Switzerland, History of Roman Republic, 1743 Medal, UNC, Pyrrhus sees Roman Camp / Cineas in Senate. AR472. Silver, Eisler II 197/19a. 35mm. Pyrrhus sees the layout of the Roman camp in advance to come up with a strategic plan of attack. Pyrrhus crossed to Italy with 25,000 men and 20 elephants. He won a complete, but costly, victory over a Roman army at Heraclea/ After his victory in the Battle of Heraclea, Pyrrhus sent his ambassador, Cineas, to negotiate with the Romans. .... 125 SWITZERLAND, HISTORY OF ROMAN REPUBLIC, 1743, MEDAL, EF; Switzerland, History of Roman Republic, 1743 Medal, EF, Marius at Carthage / Horrors of Civil War. AR664/668. 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Awesome looking soldier standing facing within portico holding spears/Coat-of-arms within each angle of cross. Legends in Gothic script, dually-dated 1386 and 1886 in Roman numerals. Nicely toned. ............................................................................. 275 TURKEY, TREBIZOND, ND, ASPER, EF; Turkey, Trebizond, ND Asper, EF, Alexius II, Emperor of Trebizond, 1297-1330. Silver. St. Eugenius, holding crossheaded scepter, on horse right / Basil, holding scepter, on horse right; star in upper right field. BCV 2619V. .......................................................................................... 125 ANTIQUITIES NEAR EASTERN BACTRIAN SANDSTONE COLUMN IDOL, ca. late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BC. The idol is of a gently tapering cylindrical form which flares out at the top. On the top and bottom surface there is a single shallow channel. These type of idols were usually modeled in very attractive stones, as in the case of this example, which is rendered in a pink sandstone with purple veins. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. Buy or Bid Sale 154, 24 May 2007, lot 550. H. 9” (23 cm)......................................... 1500 NEAR EASTERN JEWISH IVORY SCARAB SEAL, ca. 8th-7th Century BC. The top is modeled in the form of a standard scarab beetle. The flat underside bears the inscription of a personal name, “Isa,” and depicts a standing figure next to a palm frond. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. Buy or Bid Sale 156, October 2007, lot 625. L. 11/16”. ............................................................................................................. 2250 NEAR EASTERN SAMARIAN BLACK STONE SEAL, ca. 4th Century BC. Depicts male, kneeling to left and holding a gazelle as a trophy or, perhaps, a sacrifice.

Two Aramaic letters to left, gimel, above, and bet below. These letters possibly refer to “Bagabat” a name that appears on Samarian coinage. The person on this seal very much resembles the person appearing on Samarian Coinage #46, which carries the name “Jerobaum.” Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. Buy or Bid Sale 177, 15 November 2011, lot 396. 11mm........................................................................................................ 2500 NEAR EASTERN AMMONITE LAPIS SEAL, ca. 5th-4th Century BC. Bird standing on branch above, below another bird grooms self near water, jar above.

Letters on left, Aleph, chet (or zion), heh for “Ache” or “Azhe.” Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. Buy or Bid Sale 177, 15 November 2011, lot 395. 18mm............................. 1650 EGYPTIAN CANAANITE STONE SCARAB, ca. 1400-1200 BC. The scarab, set in its original bezel, depicts an ox and perhaps a worker on its underside. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. Buy or Bid Sale 158, 26 March 2008, lot 514. L. 1/2” (1.3 cm)........................... 1500 POTTERY OSTRACON, 19th-20th Dynasty, ca. 1570-1185 BC. Hieratic inscription by line: 1. Month 1 of the second season, day 4 2. Month 2 of the second season, day 8 (?).

Ex Chicago collection purchased in Egypt 1957. L. 3 1/4” (8.3 cm)...................... 750 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” (14.6 cm)...... 4250 LIMESTONE HEAD OF A MAN, Late Period, ca. 715-330 BC. The limestone head of a man, likely a scribe, with short Nubian wig. Well preserved facial features and wig detailing. Ex NYC estate, collection acquired between 1970 and 1980.

H. 1 1/4” (3.2 cm) H. with mount 3 3/8”............................................................... 1500 ROMAN EGYPTIAN GLASS AMULET OF ARMATUS BES, Roman Period, ca. 1st-2nd Century AD. The popular protective deity is depicted nude, wearing a lion’s mane and plumed headdress bearing sword and shield. The bandy-legged dwarf was an apotropaic deity, the protector of the home, children, and women in pregnancy and childbirth. Wonderful bluish-green with yellow detail trailings. Ex Swedish private collection sold at Craaford auction house, Lund, Sweden 2003, sale 213, lot 380. Ex Hixenbaugh Ancient Art, NY, 2 March 2005; The Elizabeth Nutt Collection, NH. H. 1 5/8” (4 cm)............................................................................................... 800 FAIENCE BABOON AMULET, Late Period, ca. 715-330 BC. This amulet depicts a striding baboon with nicely delineated features, his hands held to the side with suspension loop in the back. A representation of Thoth, the Egyptian god of writing and knowledge. Lower legs missing. Nice style. H. 1 1/2” (3.8 cm).......... 425 TERRACOTTA SYRIAN FEMALE IDOL, ca. 2nd Millennium BC. The terracotta fertility figure with bird-like facial features with rounded applied disc eyes and sharp pointed nose, applied breasts and navel, exaggerated wide hips. She is adorned with a pierced headdress and broad necklace resting just above her breasts. Mounted. North American private collection, 1970s. Christie’s, London, 7 October 2010, lot 308. H. 7 3/8” (7.4 cm).......................................................................................................... 1850 CANOSAN TERRACOTTA FIGURINE, ca. 3rd Century BC. Nude standing male figure, left arm raised, he wears a hat, neck torque and bracelets. Repair on the neck and right leg, traces of white and blue pigment. New York Art Market, 1980’s-1990’s. Private Collection, Pennsylvania, late 1990’s-2016. H. 9” (23 cm).....

............................................................................................................. 2500 MAGNA GRAECIA TERRACOTTA SEATED GODDESS, ca. 3rd Century BC. Full body of a seated goddess depicted in flowing robes. Heavily encrusted with earthen deposits. Ex Harlan J. Berk Ltd. Buy or Bid Sale 140. H. 8” (20.3 cm).... 675 CERAMICS GREEK LACONIAN BLACK-GLAZED STIRRUP KRATER, ca. 6th Century BC. The broad ovoid body on a wide flaring foot, with a short neck and thick mouth, the straps merging with the ring handles above the shoulders. Restored. H. 10” W. 12.5” (25.4 cm x 31.8 cm) ............................................................................... 1950 DAUNIAN LARGE POTTERY ASKOS, ca. 3rd Century BC. The globular body with a cylindrical neck, a flaring mouth, and a wide strap handle, richly decorated in parallel bands with scroll, wave, vine, and other decorative elements. Exhibited

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H. 14” (35.6 cm).................................................................................................... 9750 DAUNIAN LARGE POTTERY ASKOS, ca. 3rd Century BC. The globular body with a cylindrical neck, a flaring mouth, and a wide strap handle, richly decorated in parallel bands with scroll, wave, vine, and other decorative elements. Exhibited Toledo Museum of Art, 1983-2001. H. 14 5/8” (37.1 cm).................................... 9750 APULIAN TERRACOTTA FOOTED PLATE, ca. 350 BC. Footed plate with lady of fashion rendered in the center surrounded by wave pattern. Restored from fragments. Purchased from Colosseum Coin Exchange, November 2002, lot 432. D. 7 3/4” H. 1 5/8” (19.7 cm x 4 cm)........................................................................ 1250 MAGNA GRAECIA, XENON SESSILE KANTHAROS, ca. 4th Century BC. An attractive cup with orange slip displaying four registers of patterns on either side.

Restored from fragments. H. 3 3/4” W. to handles 6” (9.5 cm x 15 cm)............... 1000 GNATHIAN EPICHYSIS, ca. late 4th Century BC. With decorative bands including swirls, tongue and dot, and leaves bisected, mold-made masks where the handle joins the rim. Ex Christie’s New York, June 5, 1998, lot 259, sale 8900. H. 7 1/4” (18.4 cm)....................................................................................................... 1250 MAGNA GRAECIA FOOTED BOWL WITH PALMETTE DECORARTION, ca. 4th Century BC. Thick walled footed bowl of fired orange clay with metallic black glaze, impressed decoration of five connected palmettes on the tondo. Ex Pegasi Numismatics, purchased by private treaty 2008. W. 7 1/8” H. 2 3/8” (18 cm x 6 cm)................................................................................................. 400 MAGNA GRAECIA BLACK GLAZE LEKYTHOS, ca. 4th Century BC. With a slightly rounded body, notched foot, and slender neck flaring to a wide flat lip.

Single handle joining the neck and body. H. 7 5/8” (19.4 cm)................................ 900 ROMAN TERRACOTTA AMPHORA, ca. 2nd-3rd Century AD. Ancient Roman terracotta amphora with twin handles, large rim with typical convex lip. Used by the Romans as means of transporting and storing grapes, wine, olives, oil, grain, fish and other commodities. H.17” (43.2 cm)..................................................................... 1650 GREEK MINOAN SERPENTINE LIBATION ALTER, Late Minoan I, ca. 1600-1500 BC. Stone vase in an inverted stepped pedestal form. Circular hole cut into a square top. Vases of this type were generally found in mountain sanctuaries, sacred caves, and shrines in palaces and houses. Used in the ritual of religious offering. Base was restored. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. Buy or Bid Sale 140 lot 634 October 27, 2004. H. 3 1/8” (8 cm)............................................................................................................. 3000 BRONZE LURISTAN BRONZE SNAFFLE BIT, ca. 1200-800 BC. An early example of the most simplistic type of horse bridle, the snaffle bit. Twisted bronze shaft between two large rings, joined at one end. Reins would have attached directly to the mouth piece on either end. Varied green patina. L. 8 1/4” (21 cm).................................... 800 ROMAN BRONZE SITULA HANDLE, ca. 2nd-3rd Century AD. A beautifully detailed example. The handle comprised of olive leaves with central cluster design, each side terminating with a panther head and dog head. Partial loss to one of the dog heads. Attractive medium green patina. L. 7 1/2” (19 cm).................................... 1000 ROMAN BRONZE HANDLE WITH HELMETED WARRIOR, ca. 1st-2nd Century AD. The base of the handle depicts a helmeted soldier in a Greek style helmet with a large plume framing the face. At the other end, the head of a woman. Smooth leaf green patina with earthen encrustation. L. 4 1/4” W. 1 1/2” (10.8 cm x 3.8 cm)...

............................................................................................................... 800 A LARGE MATCHED PAIR OF ROMAN BRONZE LION CHEST HANDLES, ca. 1st-3rd Century AD. Together now for almost two millennia, this rare, large and matched pair of Roman bronze lion-headed appliques were once the handles of a large chest. Each circular bronze applique depicts the face of a lion with its gaping mouth holding the ring handle. Their features are both modeled and engraved. Each applique has its original, natural and composite green patina with reddish iron oxide traces from the original nails that attached it to the chest. Excellent condition, rare large type. Diameter of disk 6 1/2” (16.5 cm)............................... 5500 ETRUSCAN BRONZE APHRODITE AND MEDUSA MIRROR HANDLE, ca. 5th-4th Century BC. The flattened mirror handle is elegantly shaped with a round end and a flaring top to receive the mirror. The end is engraved with the fierce image of Medusa, her hair flowing and tongue out. This was a very popular protective image in the classical world. Above the Medusa face stands a beautiful woman, likely the Etruscan Aphrodite or Venus. Modeled in archaic profile, she stands in a flowing robe with a band around her hair. A nice example of rare Etruscan artwork. L. 8” (20.3 cm) ............................................................................................................. 4500 ROMAN BRONZE MIRROR, ca. 2nd Century AD. A disc-like bronze mirror, the polished face still reasonably clear for its age. Light green patina focused on the outer edge, handle missing. Dia. 5” (12.7 cm)................................................................. 450 ROMAN BRONZE FOOT, ca. 2nd Century AD. A highly detailed sandled foot fragment, toe and strap details incised. L. 2” H. 3/4” (5 cm x 2 cm)...................... 425 ROMAN BRONZE LEGIONARY EAGLE, ca. 3rd Century AD. The applique or finial depicting a perching eagle with detailed feathers and outstretched wings, the talons resting atop a swastika. H. 1 5/8” W. 1” (4.1 cm x 2.5 cm)........................ 1000 BYZANTINE BRONZE OIL LAMP, ca. 5th-7th Century AD. The double handle formed of scrolling tendrils, joined at the center and surmounted by a cross. The lamp has a wide flaring nozzle and bulbous body with hinged lid. Ex G. Zacos Collection, 1960’s; South German Collection 1980’s. L. 9 1/4” H. 5 3/4” (23.5 cm x 14.6).. 2100 MEDIEVAL BYZANTINE BRONZE ICON, ca. 10th Century AD. Hinged panel depicting the Blessed Mother and Christ Child within an outer register of saints. W. 1 1/8” H. 1 1/8” (2.9 cm x 2.9 cm)............................................................................. 375 JEWELRY VIKING BRONZE AND SILVER OVERLAY DECORATIVE ORNAMENT, ca. 7th Century AD. This bronze ornament with silver overlay is decorated with incised curvilinear details. It has been rejoined to its bronze base in modern times. H. 1” W. 1 1/16” (2.5 cm)............................................................................................. 750 VIKING SILVER PENANNULAR GLASS KNOBBED BROOCH, ca.

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The larger side panels of the body are elaborately painted with four screens from the life of Krishna, an incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu, which are surrounded by multiple geometric and floral registers. From the Bhagavad Gita the first panel represents Krishna (always depicted in blue) and Arjuna mounted. The second depicts Krishna dancing atop the Naga king or cobra deity, surrounded by his maidens. The third depicts the incarnation of Vishnu calming a great zoomorphic beast. And the fourth depicts Krishna Venugopal, surrounded by his adoring maiden herders. The painting on this piece is rendered colorful red, blue green, yellow, white and black, but in the fully natural pigments of a period piece. This rare piece is in fully intact and excellent condition with minor restorations to the painting, since most period pieces like this were broken up and sold as eight separate paintings. H. 24” W. 17 1/4” (61 cm x 44 cm x 44 cm)............................................................................................. 3250 INDIAN BENGAL BLACK BASALT BABY KRISHNA, 18th Century AD, Bengal. Modeled in uniform sleek black basalt, the famous incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu is here depicted as the infant god Krishna - a nude child crawling forward with his right hand lifted. With its stylized wide eyes and smooth surfaces, the piece is an excellent example of the almost modernistic Bengal style, which in sharp contrast to other Indian sculptural styles is empty and unornamented in its display of elemental forms. This anachronistically modern Bengali approach inspired the famous modern Indian painter Janmini Roy. Expert restoration to left hand, otherwise excellent condition. H. 5” L. 7” (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)........................................................... 1200 INDIAN BENGAL STANDING BRONZE RADHA, ca. 18th-19th Century. The beloved wife of the Hindu god Krishna stands in her iconic pose, standing straight with her right hand lifted up and the left down. This larger heavy piece has engraved surfaces, inlaid marble for its eyes and the typical traces of red paint. Intact with general devotional wear. H. 9” (23 cm)................................................................... 450 BURMESE BRONZE SEATED BUDDHA, Shan States, Myanmar, 18th Century AD. The Enlightened one sits in lotus positon on a stepped base with engraving and a dedication on the back side. He exhibits the “earth touching” or bhumispharsia mudra. This is the most popular mudra of buddhas in both Thailand and Myanmar or Burma. It commemorates the Buddha’s attainment of Enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. Upon attaining his insight, Mara, the Buddhist doubter and tempter personified, in his last temptation informed the Buddha that his accomplishment did not matter for none would understand or believe it. Even this last taunt did not matter to the Buddha.

He touched the earth to call it as his witness. H. 8 1/4” (21 cm)............................. 450 CHINESE TANG SANCAI COURT LADY, Tang Dynasty, Circa 8th Century AD. The lady stands with her body undulating forward and dressed in and elaborte long sleeved court robe with its base conically flaring outward. Her hands gesture forward with the long sleeves of her gown touching her sides. The head, typically left unglazed retains traces of a white on the face and black pigments for the hair, which is set in an elaborate Tang style.. The piece is a nice example of the more desired Tang Sancai or “three color” glazing in white, amber and green or blue. The neck and wrists have been restored. H. 10 1/4” (26 cm)...................................................... 3000

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