Baldwins Fixed Price List Summer 2014 - 01 - ANCIENT COINS

Fixed Price List Summer 2014
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Ancient Greek
AG001 Calabria, Tarentum (c. 280-272 B.C.), Silver Stater. Naked youth crowning horse standing right,
lifting its right foreleg, I above, NEY / MH below horse, rev TAPA, Taras seated sideways on a dolphin left,
holding a helmet, his left hand resting on the dolphin, stars on left and right, API in right field, 6.52g., 2h
(Vlasto 746-7; SNG ANS 1113; HN Italy 1006). Struck on a broad flan, some residual lustre beneath a light tone, about
extremely fine. 1,800
AG002 Lucania, Metapontum (c. 330-290 B.C.), Silver Stater. Head of Demeter facing right, her hair wreathed
with corn, wearing earring and necklace, traces of letters (Y?) below chin, rev META, ear of barley, with leaf on
right surmounted by a star, Y on left, 7.82g., 3h (Johnston, class C, 8.1 (these dies); SNG ANS 500; HN Italy 1592).
A very light, almost invisible, crack in flan, very pretty style and lightly toned, nearly extremely fine. 950
AG003 Sicily, Akragas (c. 425-406 B.C.), AE Triens, 19mm. Eagle, with its wings open, standing right, on a
hare, AKPA on left, rev crab, three pellets and a crayfish below, 7.41g., 6h (SNG ANS 1041-2; cf. SNG Copenhagen
76). Attractive dark green-brown patina, good very fine. 350
AG004 Sicily, Syracuse, Hieron II (274-216 B.C.), Silver 16 Litrai, struck c. 218/7-214 B.C. Diademed and veiled
head of Queen Philistis facing left, a torch on right below, rev BAIIA / IITIO, Nike, holding the reins,
driving a galloping quadriga right, E below horses, 13.28g., 3h (SNG ANS 885 (this reverse die); Burnett, Enna Hoard,
SNR 62, 1983, 47-49; SNG Ashmolean 2107). Struck from dies of fine style, a few light deposits, extremely fine. 1,100
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A Most Attractive Syracuse 12 Litrai
AG005 Sicily, Syracuse, Fifth Democracy (c. 214-212 B.C.), Silver 12 Litrai. Head of Athena facing left, wearing
a crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a snake on the bowl, rev YPAKOIN, Artemis standing left, drawing
bow, a hound springing left at her side, A on left, 10.20g., 9h (Burnett, Enna Hoard, SNR 62, 1983, pl. 9, D 21
(these dies); McClean 2957 (these dies); SNG ANS 1040). Very well-struck from pretty dies on a broad flan, attractive
light iridescent tone, good extremely fine and most attractive. 3,500
A Siculo-Punic Tetradrachm of Superb Style
AG006 Siculo-Punic (c. 320 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm. Head of Tanit-Persephone facing left, wearing a wreath
of corn-ears, pendant earring and a necklace, four dolphins swimming around, rev horse prancing left, a palm-tree
behind, 16.82g., 12h (Jenkins 136 (O46/R122); de Luynes 1436 (these dies)). Of exceptional and delicate style, struck
from very good metal, attractively toned with some light iridescence, extremely fine and superb. 12,000
AG007 Thracian Islands, Thasos (c. 140-110 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm. Head of young Dionysos facing right,
wearing an ivy-wreath, rev HPAKEOY / THPO / AIN, Herakles, naked except for a lions skin draped
over his left arm, standing facing, inclined slightly to the left, resting his right hand on a club, M between the club
and his right leg, 17.02g., 12h (SNG Copenhagen 1040; BMC 72). A well-struck and detailed example, light iridescent
toning, about extremely fine. 440
AG008 Kingdom of Thrace, Lysimachos (323-281 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm. Mint of Lysimacheia, struck 297/6-
282/1 B.C. Head of Alexander the Great facing right, wearing a diadem and the horn of Ammon, rev BAIE /
YIMAXOY, Athena, helmeted, enthroned left, holding Nike in her outstretched right hand and resting her left
elbow on a shield at her side; behind her rests a spear, a monogram in outer left field, a lions head facing left in
exergue, 16.88g., 12h (Thompson 11 var.). Attractive style, well-struck and pleasantly toned, a few light marks, good very
fine to nearly extremely fine. 2,250
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AG009 Kingdom of Thrace, Lysimachos (323-281 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm. Mint of Lampsakos, struck 297/6-
282/1 B.C. Head of Alexander the Great facing right, wearing a diadem and the horn of Ammon, rev BAIE
/ YIMAXOY, Athena, helmeted, enthroned left, holding Nike in her outstretched right hand and resting her
left elbow on a shield at her side; behind her rests a spear, a torch in inner left field, a star on throne, 16.79g., 11h
(Thompson 43; Mller 381). Good style, lightly toned, very fine. 1,250
AG010 Kingdom of Thrace, Lysimachos (323-281 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm. Minted at Byzantion, posthumous
issue, struck during the second century B.C. Head of Alexander the Great facing right, wearing a diadem and the
horn of Ammon, rev BAIE / YIMAXOY, Athena, helmeted, enthroned left, holding Nike in her outstretched
right hand and resting her left elbow on a shield at her side; behind her rests a spear, a monogram in inner left
field, BY on throne, a trident to left in exergue, 16.83g., 12h (Mller 220). Very light traces of double-striking, broad
flan, about extremely fine. 480
An Impressive Akanthos Tetradrachm
AG011 Macedon, Akanthos (c. 480-470 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm. Scene depicting a lion attacking a bull: the
lion to right, pouncing onto the bull and sinking its jaws and claws into its back; the bull collapses to left, above,
a floral motif below, rev quadripartite incuse square, 17.02g (Desneux 61 var.; Boston 518; SNG ANS 10). Cabinet
tone, good very fine and attractive. 8,500
Ex Numismatic Fine Arts, Auction VIII, Beverly Hills, 6 June 1980, lot 91
AG012 Macedon, Olynthos, Chalkidian League (c. 383-382 B.C.), Silver Tetrobol. Laureate head of Apollo
facing right, rev X-A- KI EN, kithara, 2.40g., 5h (Robinson & Clement, Group H, 67 (A49/P47); SNG ANS
525ff.). Very light die-flaw on obverse, extremely fine. 425
AG013 Macedon, Olynthos, Chalkidian League (c. 367-364 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm. Laureate head of Apollo
facing right, rev [X]-A- KI [E]N, kithara, [E]I-OYE-NO-Y above, 14.22g., 3h (Robinson & Clement 100;
SNG ANS 504). A small metal-flaw at centre of reverse, a few light marks beneath cabinet tone, very fine. 2,500
ex Vinchon, Paris, 24 November 1969, lot 111
AG014 Kingdom of Macedon, Philip II (359-336 B.C.), Gold Stater, mint of Pella, struck c. 340-328 B.C.
Laureate head of Apollo facing right, rev IIOY, charioteer driving a galloping biga right, Nike flying to right
below the horses, holding a wreath, 8.56g., 7h (Le Rider, pl. 64, 369 (D162/R275); SNG ANS 157). A few light marks,
lustrous, about extremely fine. 3,500
AG015 Kingdom of Macedon, Philip II (359-336 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, mint of Amphipolis, struck c. 323-
315 B.C. Laureate head of Zeus facing right, rev II-OY, naked youth on horseback right, holding a palm and
the reins, aplustre below, below horses raised foreleg, 13.94g., 4h (Le Rider pl. 46, 8; SNG ANS 738ff.). Lightly
toned, extremely fine. 1,100
AG016 Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander III, The Great (336-323 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, mint of Amphipolis,
lifetime issue, struck 336-323 B.C. Head of young Herakles facing right, wearing a lions skin headdress, rev
AEANPOY, Zeus, naked to waist, enthroned left, holding an eagle and a sceptre, a bucranium on left, 17.16g.,
12h (Price 93; Mller 97). Extremely fine. 600
A Rare Memphis Mint Lifetime Gold Stater of Alexander the Great
AG017 Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander III, The Great (336-323 B.C.), Gold Stater, mint of Memphis,
Egypt, lifetime issue, struck c. 332-323 B.C. Head of Athena facing right, wearing a crested Corinthian helmet
decorated with a coiled serpent, rev AEANPOY, Nike standing left, holding a wreath and stylis, a rose on left,
A below left wing, 8.52g., 12h (Price 3966A; Mller -). Broad flan, well-centred, very fine and rare. 6,000
ex M&M 46, 28 April 1972, lot 158
M&M 53, 26 October 1978, lot 389
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A Beautiful Lifetime Gold Stater of Alexander the Great
AG018 Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander III, The Great (336-323 B.C.), Gold Stater, mint of Lampsakos,
lifetime issue, struck c. 328-323 B.C. Head of Athena facing right, wearing a crested Corinthian helmet decorated
with a coiled serpent, rev AEANPOY, Nike standing left, holding a wreath and stylis, two foreparts of horses
conjoined on left, a monogram below left wing, 8.57g., 10h (Price 1358; Mller 394). Light red toning over residual
lustre, nearly extremely fine and attractive. 3,300
AG019 AG020
AG019 Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander III, The Great (336-323 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, mint of Kition,
Cyprus, struck c. 325-320 B.C. Head of young Herakles facing right, wearing a lions skin headdress, rev BAIE
AEANPO (sic), Zeus, naked to waist, enthroned left, holding an eagle and a sceptre, a monogram on left,
17.35g., 12h (Price 3107; Mller 1294). Nearly extremely fine, rare. 550
AG020 Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander III, The Great (336-323 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, mint of Pella,
struck 325-315 B.C. Head of young Herakles facing right, wearing a lions skin headdress, rev AEANPOY,
Zeus, naked to waist, enthroned left, holding an eagle and a sceptre, a thunderbolt on left, 17.13g., 2h (Price 232;
Mller 3). Some light traces of overstriking, toned, about extremely fine. 495
AG021 Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander III, The Great (336-323 B.C.), Gold Stater, mint of Babylon, struck c.
311-305 B.C. Head of Athena facing right, wearing a crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a coiled serpent, rev
[BA]IE[] / AEANPOY, Nike standing left, holding a wreath and stylis, MI below left wing, a monogram
in wreath below right wing, 8.57g., 5h (Price 3748; Mller 731). Lightly toned over residual lustre, extremely fine. 3,650
AG022 Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander III, The Great (336-323 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, mint of Arados,
struck 245-215/4 B.C. Head of young Herakles facing right, wearing a lions skin headdress, rev AEANPO[Y],
Zeus, naked to waist, enthroned left, holding an eagle and a sceptre, palm-tree on left, a monogram below throne,
16.99g., 12h (Price 3365; Mller 1380). A few light marks, nearly extremely fine. 500
AG023 AG024
AG023 Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander III, The Great (336-323 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, mint of Odessos,
struck c. 280-200 B.C. Head of young Herakles facing right, wearing a lions skin headdress, rev BAIE
AEANPOY, Zeus, naked to waist, enthroned left, holding an eagle and a sceptre, KOI on left, a monogram
below throne, 16.50g., 12h (Price 1168; Mller 412). Light tone, nearly extremely fine. 495
AG024 Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander III, The Great (336-323 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, mint of Odessos,
struck c. 125-70 B.C. Head of young Herakles facing right, wearing a lions skin headdress, rev BAIE[]
AEANPOY, Zeus, naked to waist, enthroned left, holding an eagle and a sceptre, on left, a monogram below
throne, 16.63g., 12h (Price 1179). Extremely fine. 475
AG025 Kingdom of Macedon, Demetrios Poliorketes (306-283 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm. Mint of Amphipolis,
struck 290-289 B.C. Diademed head facing right, wearing a horn, rev BAIE HMHTPIOY, Poseidon, naked,
standing left, his right foot resting on a rock, holding a trident in his left hand and resting his right on his knee,
monograms on left and right, 17.24g., 2h (Newell 117 (CXII/218), pl. XI, 10 (these dies); cf. SNG Alpha Bank 950).
Light iridescent tone, well-struck and good very fine. 700
AG026 Kingdom of Macedon, Perseus (179-168 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm. Diademed head of Perseus facing
right, rev BAI-E / EP-E, eagle standing right on a thunderbolt, its wings spread, monograms above, on
right and between eagles legs; all within an oak-wreath, a plow below, 16.96g., 12h (SNG Alpha Bank 1131 var.;
Boston 721; McClean 3674). A very good portrait of fine style, some light marks beneath an attractive cabinet tone, good
very fine to nearly extremely fine and a rare variety. 4,250
ex Vinchon, Paris, 24 November 1969, lot 119
AG027 Thessaly, Larissa (c. 356-342 B.C.), Silver Drachm. Head of the nymph Larissa facing, inclined slightly
to left, wearing ampyx, pendant earring and a necklace, rev API / AIN, horse grazing right, 6.04g., 12h (Lorber,
SNR 79, 2000, L-III, 42 (this obverse die); BCD Thessaly I, 1155 (this obverse die)). Well-struck and centred, beautiful
style, attractive iridescent tone, nearly extremely fine. 1,300
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AG028 Corcyra (c. 229-48 B.C.), Silver Didrachm. Head of Dionysos facing right, wearing ivy-wreath, rev
Pegasos flying right, two monograms below, 4.25g., 4h (BMC 362; SNG Copenhagen 199). Attractive cabinet tone,
scarce and good very fine. 550
AG029 Boiotia, Tanagra (c. 500-480 B.C.), Silver Drachm. Boiotian shield, horizontal T facing inward in each
opening, rev small square incuse with anticlockwise mill-sail pattern, 6.23g (BCD -, cf. 243-4 var.; SNG Copenhagen
215 var.). The usual die-rust in shield openings, about extremely fine. 650
A Superb Tetradrachm of Athens, stylistically matching the
issue of Dekadrachms
AG030 Attica, Athens (c. 475-465 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm. Head of Athena facing right, wearing a crested Attic
helmet decorated with three olive-leaves and a palmette, rev AE, owl standing right, its head facing, an olive-sprig
and a crescent behind; all within an incuse square, 17.12g., 12h (Svoronos pl. 8, 18-22; Starr, Group II.C (unlisted
dies); Weber 3438). Of superb style, bearing all the attributes of the Athenian Dekadrachms, very well-centred with almost all
of the crest visible, with a delightful little owl, set perfectly within the incuse square, nearly extremely fine. 12,000
The style of this beautiful piece is such that it must be contemporary with the famous Dekadrachms (475-465 B.C.).
AG031 Attica, Athens (c. 460-449 B.C.), Silver Drachm. Head of Athena facing right, wearing a crested Attic
helmet decorated with three olive-leaves and a palmette, rev AE, owl standing right, its head facing, an olive-
sprig and a crescent behind; all within an incuse square, 4.08g., 8h (Svoronos pl. 10, 22; Starr, Group V). Well-
centred and of attractive style, light surface porosity, toned, very fine. 1,200
AG032 Attica, Athens (c. 454-404 B.C.), Silver Hemidrachm. Head of Athena facing right, wearing a crested
Attic helmet decorated with three olive-leaves and a palmette, rev [A]--E, owl standing facing between two
olive-branches, 2.07g., 7h (Kroll 12; SNG Copenhagen 44-48). Old cabinet tone, very fine, rare. 575
AG033 AG034
AG033 Attica, Athens (c. 454-404 B.C.), Silver Obol. Head of Athena facing right, wearing a crested Attic
helmet decorated with three olive-leaves and a palmette, rev AE, owl standing right, its head facing, an olive-
sprig and a crescent behind; all within an incuse square, 0.66g., 2h (Kroll 13; SNG Copenhagen 53-56). Cabinet tone,
good fine to nearly very fine. 160
AG034 Attica, Athens (c. 449-415 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm. Head of Athena facing right, wearing a crested
Attic helmet decorated with three olive-leaves and a palmette, rev AE, owl standing right, its head facing, an
olive-sprig and a crescent behind; all within an incuse square, 17.18g., 12h (Kroll 8; SNG Copenhagen 31). Well-
struck and extremely fine. 2,500
AG035 Attica, Athens (136/5 B.C.), Silver New Style Tetradrachm. Magistrates Hera(kles), Aristoph-, and
Epistr(atos). Head of Athena facing right, wearing a triple-crested Attic helmet, decorated with a Pegasos and
the protomes of four horses, rev A-E / HPA / API-TO / EITPA, owl standing right, its head facing, on an
amphora, a club, lions skin and bow in case on left, on amphora, HP below; all within a wreath, 16.92g., 12h
(Thompson 335i). Well-centred, attractive light iridescent tone, about extremely fine. 1,100
AG036 Corinth (c. 345-307 B.C.), Silver Stater. Pegasos flying left, koppa below, rev head of Athena facing left,
wearing a Corinthian helmet, N and triskeles of crescents within a circle behind, 8.54g., 9h (Calciati, Pegasi, 383;
Ravel 1065). Well-centred, extremely fine. 900
AG037 Arkadia, Arkadian League (c. 330-275 B.C.), Silver Triobol, Meagalopolis mint. Laureate head of Zeus
facing left, I on right, rev Pan seated left on rocks, raising his right hand and holding lagobolon in left, a monogram
on left, I on right, syrinx below, 2.81g., 8h (BCD 1522-3). Well-centred, attractive style, toned, good very fine. 650
AG038 Kingdom of Pontos, Mithradates VI Eupator (c.120-63 B.C.), Gold Stater, in the name and types of
Lysimachos, mint of Istros, struck during the first Mithradatic War, c. 88-86 B.C. Head of the deified Alexander
the Great facing right, diademed, with horn of Ammon, rev BAIE / YIMAXOY, Athena Nikephoros seated
left, holding Victory and resting on a shield at her side, on left, on throne, trident to left in exergue, 8.13g.,
12h (Callata p. 139 (D1/R1); McClean 4481 (these dies); AMNG I, 482). Broad flan, extremely fine. 1,450
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A Bithynian Tetradrachm from the Nelson Bunker Hunt Collection
AG039 Kingdom of Bithynia, Nikomedes III (128-94 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, year 172 (126/5 B.C.).
Diademed head of Nikomedes II facing right, rev BAIE / EIANOY / NIKOMHOY, Zeus standing left,
holding a sceptre and a wreath, an eagle stands to left on a thunderbolt above a monogram and BOP in inner left
field, 16.91g., 11h (de Callata, D11-R1; Waddington, Recueil, p. 229). Some softness of striking at centre of reverse,
broad flan, attractively toned, nearly extremely fine. 900
ex Nelson Bunker Hunt Collection, Sothebys, New York, 21-22 June 1990, lot 457
AG040 Mysia, Kyzikos (c. 550-500 B.C.), Electrum Hekte. Sphinx left, with ornamental tendril on head and
with right forepaw raised, a tunny fish below, rev quadripartite incuse square, 2.64g (von Fritze 72, pl. II, 26; SNG
France 201-2; de Luynes 2434). Lightly toned, extremely fine. 2,250
AG041 Mysia, Kyzikos (c. 500-450 B.C.), Electrum Hekte. Gorgoneion facing, a tunny fish below,
rev quadripartite incuse square, 2.69g (von Fritze 129 (Stater)). Small countermarks on obverse, nearly
extremely fine, rare. 1,800
AG042 Mysia, Lampsakos (c. 500-450 B.C.), Silver Diobol. Forepart of a winged horse facing left, rev
quadripartite incuse square, 1.35g (BMC 15; SNG France 1119). Toned, good very fine, scarce. 550
AG043 Aiolis, Kyme (c. 160-140 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, magistrate Kallias. Head of the Amazon Kyme
facing right, her hair bound with a taenia, rev KYMAIN, horse standing right, its left foreleg raised, a one-
handled cup below, KAIA in exergue; all within a laurel-wreath, 17.04g., 12h (Oakley, ANSMN 27, 1982, 21;
SNG Copenhagen 103). Extremely fine. 875
ex Stacks, New York, 14 April 1993, lot 305
AG044 Aiolis, Myrina (c. 160-143 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm. Laureate head of Apollo facing right, rev
MYPINAIN, Apollo Grynios standing right, holding a branch and philae, monograms on left, omphalos and
amphora at feet; all within a laurel-wreath, 16.81g., 12h (Sacks, ANSMN 30, 1985, Issue 43, 83/-). Well-struck,
good extremely fine. 1,100
ex Sothebys, Zurich, 27-28 October 1993, lot 610
Two Extremely Rare Early Ionian Electrum Issues
AG045 Ionia, Uncertain Mint (c. 600-550 B.C.), Electrum Trite. Head of a roaring lion facing right, with double
eye, its tongue protruding, rev two irregular incuse squares, 4.78g (Weidauer 117 (see also 119 (Hekte) for obverse
style); Linzalone 1097). Good very fine and extremely rare. 5,000
ex Gorny & Mosch, Auction 199, 10 October 2011, lot 394 (sold for 10,000)
AG046 Ionia, Uncertain Mint (c. 600-550 B.C.), Electrum Hekte. Head of a roaring lion facing right, with
double eye, its tongue protruding, rev uneven incuse square, 2.36g (Weidauer 119; Linzalone 1098). Good very fine
and extremely rare. 2,500
ex Gorny & Mosch, Auction 199, 10 October 2011, lot 397 (sold for 3,000)
AG047 Satraps of Caria, Pixodaros (c. 341-335 B.C.), Silver Trihemiobol. Laureate head of Apollo facing,
slightly inclined to right, rev IAPO around a stellate floral pattern, 0.85g., 6h (SNG Kayhan 893-5; SNG
Keckman 281). Some light porosity, good very fine. 200
AG048 Carian Islands, Rhodes (c. 250 B.C.), Silver Didrachm. Radiate head of Helios facing, slightly inclined
to right, rev POION, rose, with bud on right, star above I on left, 6.57g., 12h (Ashton 204; SNG Keckman 530-1;
SNG Copenhagen 735). Nearly extremely fine. 550
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Two Rare Lykian Staters
AG049 Lykia, Uncertain Dynast (c. 520-480 B.C.), Silver Stater. Head of a roaring lion facing left, rev incuse
square divided into eight segments, 8.95g (SNG von Aulock 4042; Trait -; cf. Rosen 681). Lightly toned, good very
fine to nearly extremely fine, rare. 4,750
ex Leu, Auktion 72, 12 May, 1998, lot 287
AG050 Lykia, Uncertain Dynast (c. 520-480 B.C.), Silver Stater. Forepart of a winged boar left, O[I] below,
rev patterned incuse square, divided into eight irregular segments, 9.48g (Vismara II, 45, pl. VI (these dies); SNG
Keckman 425 (these dies); SNG von Aulock 4048; J. Spier, The Demirler, Lycia Hoard, Coin Hoards IX, 37, pl. 2).
Good very fine and rare. 3,250
ex Spink Numismatic Circular, volume XCIV, number 10, London, December 1986, 8134
Prospero Collection, New York Sale XXVII, 4 January 2012, lot 565
AG051 Cilicia, Tarsos, Satrap Mazaios (361-334 B.C.), Silver Stater. Baaltars, wearing a himation over his
lower limbs, seated left, his head and upper body facing, holding an eagle, an ear of corn and a bunch of grapes,
and a lotus-headed sceptre, Aramaic legend on right (BLTRZ = Baaltars), Aramaic letters on left and below seat,
rev lion attacking a bull to left, Aramaic legend above (MZDI = Mazaios), a monogram below, 10.93g., 9h (SNG
Levante 106 (these dies); SNG France -). A few light pits on reverse, lustrous good extremely fine. 850
AG052 AG053
AG052 Kingdom of Syria, Antiochos I Soter (281-261 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, minted at Seleukeia on the
Tigris. Diademed head facing right, rev BAIE ANTIOXOY, Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow
and bow, monograms on left and right, 17.05g., 4h (Houghton & Lorber, SC 379.3b; cf. SNG Spaer 289). A small
nick above eye, otherwise a very good portrait struck in high relief, nearly extremely fine. 300
AG053 Kingdom of Syria, Seleukos IV Philopator (187-175 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, minted at Antioch.
Diademed head facing right, rev BAIE EEYKOY, Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding an arrow and
bow, filleted palm-branch on left, monogram in exergue, 17.09g., 12h (Houghton & Lorber, SC 1313.2; SMA 35).
Good very fine, scarce. 600
AG054 Kingdom of Syria, Demetrios I Soter (162-150 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, minted at Antioch, dated S.E.
161 (152/1 B.C.). Diademed head facing right; within a laurel-wreath, rev BAIE / HMHTPIOY / THPO,
Tyche, holding a sceptre and a cornucopiae, seated left on a throne supported by a tritoness right, monograms
on left, date AP in exergue, 16.57g., 1h (Houghton & Lorber, SC 1641.6b; cf. SNG Spaer 1277). Lightly toned, good
portrait, nearly extremely fine. 475
AG055 AG056
AG055 Kingdom of Syria, Alexander I Balas (152-145 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, minted at Antioch, struck
150-146 B.C. Diademed bust facing right, rev [BA]IE / [A]EANPOY / EOATOPO / EYEPETOY, Zeus
enthroned left, resting on a sceptre and holding Nike, a monogram in exergue, 16.66g., 1h (Houghton & Lorber,
SC 1781.1h). Some light old scratches, lightly toned, good very fine. 400
AG056 Kingdom of Syria, Alexander I Balas (152-145 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, minted at Tyre, dated S.E.
165 (148/7 B.C.). Diademed and draped bust facing right, rev BAIE AEANPOY, eagle standing left on
a ships ram, a palm-branch under its far wing, a monogram on club on left, date EP above a monogram on
right, 14.29g., 12h (Houghton & Lorber, SC 1835.4a; cf. SNG Spaer 1533). Well-struck from good metal, attractive light
cabinet tone, extremely fine. 600
AG057 AG058
AG057 Kingdom of Syria, Antiochos VII Euergetes (138-129 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, minted at Antioch.
Diademed head facing right, rev BAIE / ANTIOXOY / EYEPETOY, Athena Nikephoros standing left, holding
Nike, spear and shield, two monograms on left; all within a laurel-wreath, 16.77g., 12h (Houghton & Lorber, SC
2061.1). Attractive light tone, nearly extremely fine. 275
AG058 Kingdom of Syria, Demetrios II Nikator (second reign, 129-125 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, minted at
Antioch, struck 129-128 B.C. Diademed head facing right, rev BAIE / HMHTPIOY / EOY / NIKATOPO,
Zeus Nikephoros seated left, holding Nike and sceptre, on left, O below throne, 16.48g., 12h (Houghton &
Lorber, SC 2166.2c; SNG Spaer 2162; SMA 320). Toned, very fine. 600
AG059 Kingdom of Syria, Cleopatra Thea & Antiochos VIII (125-121 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, minted at
Ake-Ptolemais. Jugate heads of Cleopatra Thea, diademed and wearing a stephane and veil, and Antiochos,
diademed, facing right, rev [BA]IIH[] / KEOATPA / EA / KAI / BAIE / ANTIOXOY, Zeus
enthroned left, holding Nike and sceptre, a monogram on left, 16.06g., 12h (Houghton & Lorber, SC 2271.1; SNG
Spaer 2472). Very fine. 650
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AG060 Phoenicia, Tyre (86/5 B.C.), Silver Shekel. Laureate bust of Melqart facing right, lions skin around
neck, rev TYPOY IEPA KAI AYOY, eagle standing left on a prow, palm across far wing, date AM (CY 41) above
club on left, on right, Phoenician letter between eagles legs, 14.33g., 12h (cf. BMC 134 (Phoenician letter)).
Lightly toned, extremely fine. 950
ex CNG 79, 17 September 2008, lot 439
AG061 Judaea, Bar Kochba Revolt (A.D. 132-135), Silver Zuz, attributed to year 3, A.D. 134/5. Hebrew
legend (Simon), bunch of grapes, rev Hebrew legend (For the Freedom of Jerusalem), kithara, with three
strings, 2.80g., 7h (Hendin 1435; Mildenberg 179; TJC 274). Traces of undertype remaining, some light cleaning
marks, otherwise good very fine. 575
An Unusually Fine Tetradrachm of Apodakos of Charakene
AG062 Kingdom of Charakene, Apodakos (c. 110-103 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, dated S.E. 208 (105/4 B.C.).
Diademed head facing right, rev BAIE / [A]OAKOY, Herakles seated left on a rock, resting his club on
his knee, a monogram on left, date H in exergue, 16.16g., 12h (Alram 495-6 var. (date); BMC Arabia 1 var.). In an
unusually fine state of preservation, a few light pits, otherwise well-struck and lightly toned, good very fine, rare. 1,650
A Gold Stater of Diodotos I of Baktria, struck in the name of Antiochos II of Syria
AG063 Kingdom of Baktria, Diodotos I (c. 255-235 B.C.), Gold Stater, in the name of Antiochos II, from
the first Diodotid mint in eastern Baktria, struck c. 255-250 B.C. Diademed head of Diodotos facing right, rev
BAIE / ANTIOXOY, Zeus, viewed half from behind, with and aegis draped over his left arm, advancing
left, brandishing a thunderbolt, N above and eagle standing left with raised wings in inner left field, 8.31g., 6h
(Houghton & Lorber, SC 629.1; SNG ANS -, cf. 75). Small metal-flaw at lower reverse, a few light marks, otherwise with
some lustre and good very fine. 4,500
This issue is illustrative of the separation of the Baktrian Kingdom from the Seleukid Empire. Although it is struck in the name of Antiochos
II of Syria, the diademed portrait of Diodotos I appears on the obverse.
AG064 Kingdom of Baktria, Eukratides I (c. 171-145 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm. Diademed head of King
facing right, wearing a crested helmet adorned with the ear and horn of a bull, rev BAIE MEAOY /
EYKPATIOY, the Dioscuri prancing right, holding palms and spears, a monogram on right, 15.77g., 12h (SNG
ANS 465; Bopearachchi, 6 E). Some light porosity, nearly extremely fine. 750
AG065 Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy I Soter (as Satrap, c. 323-305 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, minted at
Alexandria, struck in the name of Alexander the Great, c. 310-305 B.C. Head of Alexander facing right, wearing a
diadem and an elephants skin headdress, rev AEANPOY, Athena Promachos advancing right, brandishing a
spear and holding a shield, monogram on right, a helmet and an eagle standing to right on a thunderbolt before,
15.82g., 12h (Svoronos 162; SNG Copenhagen 29). Two small bankers marks on obverse, otherwise well-centred on a full
flan and of attractive style, iridescent tone, very fine to good very fine. 2,000
AG066 Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy II (285-246 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, minted at Sidon, struck c. 285/4
B.C., signed by the artist K. Diademed head of Ptolemy I facing right, small K behind ear, rev BAIE [TO]
EMAIOY, eagle standing left on a thunderbolt, I on left, 14.26g., 12h (Svoronos 715; cf. SNG Copenhagen 506-7).
Slightly short of flan, well-struck, extremely fine. 1,400
AG067 Zeugitana, Carthage (c. 310-290 B.C.), Electrum Stater. Wreathed head of Tanit facing left, wearing a
triple-pendant earring and a necklace, a small pellet on neck, rev horse standing right on exergual line, 7.41g., 12h
(Jenkins & Lewis, Group V, 247-250). Toned, very fine. 2,400
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Roman
Mint of Rome unless otherwise stated
References to RBW are The RBW Collection of Roman Republican Coins (Roberto Russo, 2013) - highly recommended and available to buy
from Baldwins for 100. For further information see item NB071 in the Numismatic Literature Section of this list.
AR001 Anonymous (211-210 B.C.), AE Triens, minted in S.E. Italy. Helmeted head of Minerva facing right,
four pellets above, rev ROMA, prow of galley right, H on right, four pellets below, 11.45g., 1h (Cr 85/4; RBW 354;
Syd 175b; RCV 931). Dark green patina, very fine, scarce. 330
Sold with an old (late 19th early 20th centuries?) collectors ticket.
AR002 Anonymous (157-156 B.C.), Silver Denarius. Helmeted head of Roma facing right, mark of value X
behind, rev Victory, holding the reins and a goad, in a galloping biga right, ROMA in linear frame below, 4.11g.,
12h (Cr 197/1a; RBW 846; Syd 376; RCV 76). Attractive iridescent cabinet tone, extremely fine. 475
AR003 C. Servilius (136 B.C.), Silver Denarius. Helmeted head of Roma facing right, a wreath behind, ROMA
below, rev the Dioscuri galloping to left and right, each holding a spear, [C] SERVEILI M [F] in exergue, 3.79g.,9h
(Cr 239/1; RBW 984; Syd 525; RCV 116). Lightly toned, about extremely fine. 675
AR004 L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi (90 B.C.), Silver Denarius. Laureate head of Apollo facing right, CX behind,
rev L PISO FRVGI, naked horseman galloping right, holding a palm, CXXXXVIII above, monogram of ROMA
below, 3.94g., 1h (Cr 340/1; RBW 1255 var.; Syd 661; RCV 235). Attractive iridescent tone, extremely fine. 275
AR005 Mn. Fonteius (85 B.C.), Silver Denarius. MN FONTEI C F (MN and NT in monogram), laureate
head of Apollo facing right, a thunderbolt below, rev Cupid on goat right, pilei of the Dioscuri above, thyrsus of
Bacchus in exergue; all within a laurel-wreath, 3.86g., 6h (Cr 353/1c; RBW 1351; Syd 724a; RCV 271). Broad flan,
cabinet tone, several small old scrapes on reverse otherwise about extremely fine. 425
AR006 P. Crepusius (82 B.C.), Silver Denarius. Laureate head of Apollo facing right, a sceptre and control-
letter T behind, control-symbol poppy-head with stalk below chin, rev horseman right, brandishing a spear, CCXII
behind, P CREPVSI in exergue, 4.19g., 4h (Cr 361/1c; RBW 1368; Syd 738a; RCV 283). Light iridescent tone, good
extremely fine. 550
ex Glendinings, 20 October 1965, lot 167
AR007 M. Volteius (78 B.C.), Silver Denarius. Laureate head of Jupiter facing right, rev Capitoline temple, [M]
VOLTEI M [F] in exergue, 3.90g., 4h (Cr 385/1; RBW 1414; Syd 774; RCV 312). Light crack in flan, otherwise well-
struck and with a beautiful iridescent cabinet tone, extremely fine. 650
ex SKA Sale 5, 1986, lot 280
AR008 L. Rustius (76 B.C.), Silver Denarius. Helmeted head of Minerva facing right, S behind, mark of value
(XVI monogram) before, rev ram standing right, L RVST[I] in exergue, 3.71g., 8h (Cr 389/1; RBW 1423; Syd 782;
RCV 320). Attractive iridescent cabinet tone, very fine. 475
AR009 L. Cassius Longinus (63 B.C.), Silver Denarius. Veiled and diademed head of Vesta facing left, two-
handled cup on right, control-letter L before, rev LONGIN III V, togate citizen standing left, dropping a tablet
marked V into a cista, 3.98g., 3h (Cr 413/1; RBW 1493; Syd 935; RCV 364). Broad flan, well-centred, lightly toned,
about extremely fine. 425
AR010 L. Marcius Philippus (56 B.C.), Silver Denarius. Diademed head of King Ancus Marcus facing right,
a lituus behind, ANCVS below, rev equestrian statue on an aqueduct (the Aqua Marcia), a flower at horses feet,
AQVA MAR (MAR in monogram) within the arches, 3.66g., 5h (Cr 425/1; RBW 1524; Syd 919; RCV 382). Good
style, light iridescent tone, extremely fine. 675
This moneyer was the step-brother of Octavian.
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AR011 C. Memmius (56 B.C.), Silver Denarius. Q VIRINVS / MEMMI C F, laureate head of Quirinus facing
right, rev MEMMIVS AED CERIALIA PREIMVS FECIT, Ceres seated right, holding a torch and corn-ears, a snake
before her at her feet, 3.92g., 6h (Cr 427/2; RBW 1532; Syd 921; RCV 388). Toned, nearly extremely fine. 850
Portrait of Sulla
AR012 Q. Pompeius Rufus (54 B.C.), Silver Denarius. SVLLA COS, bare head of Sulla facing right, rev Q
POM RVFI RVFVS COS, bare head of Q. Pompeius Rufus (Cos. 88) facing right, 3.64g., 7h (Cr 434/1; RBW 1544;
Syd 908; RCV 399). Two superb portraits in excellent Republican style, a few light marks on reverse, cabinet tone, nearly
extremely fine, rare. 1,500
ex Nicolas collection, Leu Auction 17, 1977, lot 631
This historically important issue provides the only authentic portrait of the dictator Sulla to survive from antiquity.
AR013 Julius Caesar, Silver Denarius, minted in Italy, 49 B.C. Elephant walking right, trampling on dragon,
CAESAR in exergue, rev pontifical emblems: culullus, aspergillum, axe and apex, 3.74g., 8h (Cr 443/1; RBW 1557;
Syd 1006; RCV 1399). Well-centred, very light bankers marks on obverse, nearly extremely fine. 1,500
AR014 L. Hostilius Saserna (48 B.C.), Silver Denarius. Diademed female head (Clementia?) facing right,
wearing an oak-wreath, rev L HOSTILIVS SASERNA, Victory walking right, holding a trophy over her
shoulder and a caduceus, 3.88g., 10h (Cr 448/1a; RBW 1567; Syd 951; RCV 417). Superb iridescent cabinet tone,
extremely fine. 850
AR015 L. Hostilius Saserna (48 B.C.), Silver Denarius. Head of female Gallic captive facing right, with long
dishevelled hair, carnyx behind, rev L HOSTILIVS SASERNA, cultus-statue of Artemis facing, holding a spear
and with right hand on the head of a stag, 3.79g., 5h (Cr 448/3; RBW 1570; Syd 953; RCV 419). Lightly toned,
good very fine. 450
AR016 L. Plautius Plancus (47 B.C.), Silver Denarius. Head of Medusa facing, a coiled snake on either side,
L PLAVTIVS below, rev Victory facing, holding a palm-branch and leading four horses, PLANCV below, 3.69g.,
6h (Cr 453/1b; RBW 1584; Syd 959a; RCV 429). Light iridescent tone, about extremely fine, a good example of this
popular type. 550
AR017 Mn. Cordius Rufus (46 B.C.), Silver Denarius. RVFVS, Corinthian helmet right, surmounted by an owl,
rev MN CORDIV[S] (MN in monogram), aegis, with the head of Medusa at the centre, 3.77g., 9h (Cr 463/2; RBW
1607; Syd 978; RCV 441). Slightly off-centre, cabinet tone, good very fine. 375
AR018 C. Considius Paetus (46 B.C.), Silver Denarius. Laureate head of Apollo facing right, A behind, rev C
CONSIDI / PAETI, curule chair, on which lies a wreath, 4.09g., 7h (Cr 465/2a; RBW 1624; Syd 991; RCV 455). A
beautiful example, struck from good metal and with a delightful old iridescent cabinet tone, extremely fine. 550
Julius Caesar Gold Aureus
AR019 Julius Caesar, Gold Aureus, struck by A. Hirtius, 46 B.C. C CAESAR COS TER, veiled head of Vesta (?)
facing right, rev A HIRTIVS PR, lituus, jug and axe, 7.97g., 2h (Cr 466/1; RBW 1634; Syd 1018; RCV 1395). Broad
flan, with full borders, some light marks, very fine. 3,750
AR020 Julius Caesar, Silver Denarius, minted at Utica or Sicily (?), 46 B.C. COS TERT DICT ITER, head of
Ceres facing right, wreathed with corn, rev AVGVR / PONT MAX, pontifical emblems: culullus, aspergillum, axe
and apex, D on right, 3.74g., 9h (Cr 467/1a; RBW 1637; Syd 1023; RCV 1403/1). Very slightly off-centre on a broad
flan, about extremely fine. 675
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AR021 Cn. Pompeius Jnr., Silver Denarius, minted by M. Poblicius at Corduba, Spain, 46-45 B.C. [M]
POBLICI LEG [PRO PR], helmeted head of Roma facing right, rev CN MAGNVS IMP, figure of Hispania
standing right, with shield on back and holding two spear, presenting a palm-branch to a Pompeian soldier,
standing left, on the prow of a ship, 3.27g., 7h (Cr 469/1c; RBW 1641; Syd 1035a; RCV 1384). Obverse a little
short of flan, toned, very fine. 400
An Exceptional Lifetime Portrait Denarius of Julius Caesar
AR022 Julius Caesar, Silver Denarius, lifetime issue, struck by P. Sepullius Macer, January February 44 B.C.
CAESAR DICT PERPETVO, wreathed head of Caesar facing right, rev P SEPVLLIVS MACER, Venus standing
left, holding Victory and a sceptre with a star at the base, 3.94g., 6h (Cr 480/11; RBW 1684; Syd 1072; RCV 1413
var.). With an excellent portrait of Caesar, well-struck from good metal, extremely fine and rare. 8,500
ex Giessener Mnzhandlung 46, 1989, lot 498
AR023 L. Livineius Regulus (42 B.C.), Silver Denarius. Bare head of the praetor L. Livineius Regulus facing
right, rev gladiatorial scene depicting a wild beast fight: a gladiator attacks a lion with spear, while a second
gladiator, with shield and sword, attacks a panther, a wounded boar on left, L REGVLVS in exergue, 3.85g., 3h (Cr
494/30; RBW 1735; Syd 1112; RCV 489). Extremely fine, rare. 1,100
ex Harlan J. Berk, Buy or Bid Sale, 8 September 1999, 307
Portraits of Cleopatra & Mark Antony
AR024 Cleopatra & Mark Antony, AE 21mm., Chalcis, Syria, 32/31 B.C. Diademed and draped bust of
Cleopatra facing right, rev bare head of Mark Antony facing right, 8.90g., 11h (RPC 4771; BMC 15 (Berytos)). Dark
patina, with some earthen deposits, two very good and clear portraits, good very fine for issue. 1,250
A Denarius of Augustus with a Superb Old Cabinet Tone
AR025 Augustus (27 B.C. A.D. 14), Silver Denarius, minted at Caesaraugusta, Spain, 19-18 B.C. CAESAR
AVGVSTVS, head facing left, wearing oak-wreath, rev DIVVS IVLIVS, comet with eight rays and tail, 3.86g.,
6h (RIC 37b; BMC 326; BN 1298; RCV 1607). Excellent portrait, with a superb old cabinet tone, nearly extremely fine, a
wonderful example of this famous issue. 3,750
ex Archer M. Huntington collection, ANS 1001.1.22818
The comet depicted on the reverse of this coin is the sidus Iulium (Julian star), which appeared soon after the assassination of Caesar in 44 B.C.
This event became linked to the deification of Julius Caesar.
AR026 Augustus (27 B.C. A.D. 14), Silver Denarius, 19 B.C. AVGVSTV[S] CAESAR, bare head facing right,
rev P PETRON TVRPILIAN III VIR, Pegasus pacing right, 3.65g., 12h (RIC 297; BMC 23; RCV 1629). Obverse
slightly off-centre, extremely fine. 1,900
AR027 Augustus (27 B.C. A.D. 14), AE Dupondius, struck by C. Cassius Celer, 16 B.C. AVGVSTVS /
TRIBVNIC / POTEST in three lines within oak-wreath, rev C CASSIVS CELER III VIR AAA FF around large S C,
12.26g., 4h (RIC 375; BMC 166; RCV 1660). Dark brown-green patina, very fine. 150
Sold with an old (late 19th early 20th centuries?) collectors ticket.
An Exceptionally Complete Gold Aureus of Augustus
AR028 Augustus (27 B.C. A.D. 14), Gold Aureus, minted at Lugdunum, struck 2 B.C. A.D. 4. CAESAR
AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, laureate head facing right, rev CL CAESARES (in exergue), AVGVSTI F
COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, Gaius and Lucius Caesar, both togate and each holding a shield and spear, standing
facing, simpulum and lituus above, 7.82g., 6h (RIC 206; BMC 515; Calic 176a; RCV 1578). An exceptional example,
well-centred on a full flan with all types and legends complete, good very fine. 11,000
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AR029 AR030 AR031
AR029 Augustus (27 B.C. A.D. 14), with King Rhoemetalces I (c. 11 B.C A.D. 12), AE 24mm., Thrace.
BAIE POIMHTAKOY, jugate heads of King Rhoemetalces, diademed, and Queen Pythodoris facing right,
rev KAIAPO EBATOY, bare head of Augustus facing right, 11.00g., 6h (RPC 1711; SNG Cop 1188-9). In a very
good state of preservation, brown patina, well-centred, about extremely fine. 180
AR030 Augustus (27 B.C. A.D. 14), AE 18mm, mint of Smyrna, Ionia. EBA[TO] ZMYPNAIN, bare head
facing right, rev IONYI/O KOYBA/, Nike standing left, holding a wreath and a palm, 4.86g., 12h (RPC
2465; BMC 252). Attractive dark green patina, about extremely fine. 330
ex Aufhuser 10, 5-6 October 1993, lot 341
AR031 Augustus (27 B.C. A.D. 14), AE 20mm., uncertain mint. EOC, bare head of Caesar right, rev
CEBACTOY E, bare head of Augustus right, 6.68g, 6h (RPC 5421). Slightly off-centre, dark green patina, a little
scuffed at edge, clear portraits, nearly extremely fine. 350
This issue has traditionally been given to Thessalonica. However, on the basis of style, more recent research has preferred an uncertain
attribution.
AR032 Divus Augustus (d. A.D. 14), Silver Antoninianus, struck under Trajan Decius, A.D. 250-1. DIVO
AVGVSTO, radiate head facing right, rev CONSECRATIO, altar, 4.23g., 12h (RIC 78; C 578; RCV 9459). Good
portrait, attractive cabinet tone, good very fine / very fine. 380
A Beautiful Gold Aureus of Tiberius of Fine Style
AR033 Tiberius (A.D. 14-37), Gold Aureus, minted at Lugdunum. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS,
laureate head facing right, rev PONTIF MAXIM, female figure (Livia?) seated right, holding a sceptre and a
branch, 7.39g., 12h (RIC 29; BMC 46; Calic 305c; RCV 1760). Of fine style and well-centred on a broad flan, nearly
AR034 Tiberius (A.D. 14-37), Silver Denarius, minted at Lugdunum. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS,
branch, 3.76g., 2h (RIC 28; BMC 45; RCV 1763). Good very fine to nearly extremely fine. 550
AR035 Tiberius (A.D. 14-37), Silver Denarius, minted at Lugdunum. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS,
branch, 3.76g., 7h (RIC 30; BMC 48; RCV 1763). Slightly off-centre, good very fine to nearly extremely fine. 495
AR036 Drusus (son of Tiberius, d. A.D. 23), AE As, struck A.D. 23. DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N,
bare head facing left, rev PONTIF TRIBVN POTEST ITER around large S C, 11.13g., 11h (RIC 45; BMC 99; RCV
1794). Dark brown patina, good very fine. 350
A Fine Style Portrait of Claudius
AR037 Claudius (A.D. 41-54), Silver Denarius, minted at Lugdunum, struck A.D. 51-2. TI CLAVD
CAESAR AVG P M TR P XI IMP P P COS V, laureate head facing right, rev SPQR / P P / OB C S within an
oak-wreath, 3.82g., 2h (RIC 64; BMC 71; RCV 1848 var.). Well-centred and of fine style, attractive cabinet tone,
nearly extremely fine. 5,500
AR038 Claudius (A.D. 41-54), AE 24mm., minted at Mopsus, Cilicia. TIBERPIOC KAY-IOC KAICAP,
laureate head facing right, rev MOE/ATN, Tyche standing left, holding a rudder and a cornucopiae,
two monograms and IP in field, 8.18g., 12h (RPC 4053; SNG Levante 1321). Smooth dark green patina,
extremely fine. 330
AR039 Claudius (A.D. 41-54), AE 24mm., minted at Antioch, Syria. [IM TI CLA CA]E AV GER, laureate head
facing right, rev SC within wreath, 14.37g., 12h (RPC 4279; BMC 166). Dark brown-green patina, well-struck, about
extremely fine. 300
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AR040 Nero (A.D. 54-68), and Divus Claudius (d. A.D. 54), Silver Tetradrachm, uncertain mint in Syria
(Antioch?), struck A.D. 63-8. NERO CLAVD DIVI CLAVD F CAESAR AVG GER, laureate head of Nero facing right,
a star behind, rev DIVOS CLAVD AVG GERMANIC PATER AVG, laureate head of Claudius facing right, 14.83g., 12h
(RPC 4123; BMC 172; Prieur 48; RCV 2053). Slightly double-struck on reverse, two good portraits, very fine. 750
This intriguing issue has been attributed to various mints. Whilst the style could point to Antioch, the fabric and use of Latin legends suggests
the possibility of a wider geographical origin.
An Excellent Portrait of Nero in Gold
AR041 Nero (A.D. 54-68), Gold Aureus, struck A.D. 64-5. NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS, laureate head facing
right, rev IVPPITER CVSTOS, Jupiter enthroned left, holding a thunderbolt and a sceptre, 7.36g., 6h (RIC 52; BMC
67; Calic 412a; RCV 1930). Well-centred, a fine portrait, with light red toning over residual lustre, about extremely fine
and a very good example. 12,750
AR042 Nero (A.D. 54-68), Silver Denarius, struck A.D. 64-5. NERO CAESAR, laureate head facing right, rev
AVGVSTVS GERMANICVS, Nero, radiate and togate, standing facing, holding a branch and Victory on globe,
3.24g., 6h (RIC 47; BMC 60; RCV 1941). Lightly toned, very fine. 600
A Very Rare Civil War Denarius
AR043 Civil War, Revolt of Vindex in Gaul (A.D. 68), Silver Denarius, minted at Vienne. SALVS GEN-ERIS
HVMANI, Victory standing left on a globe, holding a wreath and a palm, rev SPQR, within an oak-wreath, 3.43g.,
12h (RIC 72 var., see 77 for obverse legend; BMC 34 var.; RSC 420 var.). In a very good state of preservation for this
issue, attractive cabinet tone, good very fine, a very rare variety. 4,250
A Very Rare Denarius of Galba
AR044 Galba (A.D. 68-69), Silver Denarius, uncertain Spanish or Gallic mint. SER GALBA IMP, Galba,
in military dress, on horseback right, his right hand raised, rev HISPANIA, bust of Hispania facing right,
draped, two javelins behind, a round shield below, two corn-ears in front, 3.57g., 7h (RIC 86 var. (Galba
holding javelin), attributed to Gaul; BMC 207; C 75 var., attributed to Spain). Very good metal for this issue,
good very fine, very rare. 5,500
A Wonderful Portrait of Galba
AR045 Galba (A.D. 68-69), Silver Denarius. IMP SER GALBA AVG, bare head facing right, rev SPQR / OB /
C S within an oak-wreath, 3.38g., 6h (RIC 167; RSC 287; RCV 2109). A wonderful portrait of excellent style, superb old
cabinet tone, good very fine to nearly extremely fine. 3,500
AR046 AR047
AR046 Vespasian (A.D. 69-79), Silver Denarius, struck A.D. 70. [IMP CA]ESAR VESPASIANVS [AVG], laureate
head facing right, rev CAESAR AVG F COS CAESAR AVG F PR, confronted heads of Titus and Domitian, 3.17g.,
6h (RIC 16; BMC 2; RCV 2399). Obverse a little off-centre, toned, very fine. 475
AR047 Titus (A.D. 79-81), Silver Denarius, struck A.D. 73. T CAES IMP VESP CENS, laureate head facing
right, rev PONTIF MAXIM, Vespasian seated right, holding a sceptre and a branch, 3.46g., 12h (RIC 554; BMC 113).
Broad flan, good portrait, about extremely fine. 450
A Fine Style Portrait of Domitian in Gold
AR048 Domitian (A.D. 81-96), Gold Aureus, struck as Caesar, A.D. 76-7. CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS,
laureate head facing right, rev COS IIII, cornucopiae, bound with a diadem, 7.37g., 6h (RIC 918; BMC 196; Calic
817a). A superb portrait of Domitian of fine style, struck in high relief on a broad flan, a small dig on reverse at the bottom
of the cornucopiae, residual lustre, extremely fine. 12,000
ex Numismatic Fine Arts, Auction XXII, 1 June 1989, lot 46
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AR049 AR050 AR051
AR049 Domitian (A.D. 81-96), Silver Denarius, struck as Caesar, A.D. 81. IMP CAES DIVI VESP F
DOMITIAN AV[G P M], laureate head facing right, rev TR P COS VII DES VIII P P, Minerva advancing right,
brandishing a spear and holding a shield, 2.90g., 6h (RIC 59; RCV 2746 var.). Beautiful iridescent cabinet tone,
about extremely fine and rare. 350
AR050 Domitian (A.D. 81-96), Silver Denarius, struck A.D. 93. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIII,
laureate head facing right, rev IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P, Minverva standing left, holding a thunderbolt and
a spear, a shield rests beside her, 3.17g., 6h (RIC 7863; BMC 218; RCV 2737 var.). Extremely fine. 240
AR051 Domitian (A.D. 81-96), AE 24mm., minted at Koinon of Macedonia. AYT KAIAP OMITIANO EB,
laureate head facing right, rev KOINON MAKE[ONN], Macedonian shield, 9.13g., 3h (RPC 336; McClean3718).
Dark green patina, very fine. 150
AR052 Nerva (A.D. 96-98), Silver Denarius, struck A.D. 96. IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II P P,
laureate head facing right, rev LIBERTAS PVBLICA, Libertas standing left, holding pileus and a sceptre, 3.69g., 6h
(RIC 7; BMC 17; RCV 3034). Well-struck with a portrait of fine style, cabinet tone, extremely fine. 900
AR053 Trajan (A.D. 98-117), Silver Denarius, struck A.D. 100. IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM,
laureate head facing right, rev P M TR P COS III P P, Pax standing left, holding an olive-branch and a cornucopiae,
3.39g., 7h (RIC 35; C 222). Well-centred on a broad flan, beautiful iridescent tone, extremely fine. 425
An Interesting Historical Reverse
AR054 Trajan (A.D. 98-117), AE Sestertius, struck A.D. 116. IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER
DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P, laureate and draped bust facing right, rev REGNA ADSIGNATA, Trajan
seated left on a high platform, accompanied by two officers; three kings stand below before him, S C in exergue,
24.96g., 6h (RIC 666; BMC 1043; C 325; RCV 3190). A few minor areas of porosity, otherwise with an attractive dark
green-brown patina and in a good state of preservation, nearly extremely fine, rare. 1,600
This fascinating historical type refers to Trajans political settlement of the East, following his military campaign of A.D. 115. He is seen to be
assigning kingdoms to three Eastern client rulers.
AR055 Trajan (A.D. 98-117), AE 27mm., minted at Seleucis and Pieria, Antioch, Syria, struck A.D. 98-
9. AYTOKP KAI C NEP TPAIA-NOC CEB EPM, laureate head facing right, rev HMPAPX / EYAT B
within a laurel-wreath, 12.54g., 6h (McAlee 498; BMC 91 (Caesarea)). Dark green patina with red desert sand,
extremely fine. 300
AR056 Hadrian (A.D. 117-138), Silver Denarius, struck A.D. 118. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG,
laureate bust, with drapery on left shoulder, facing right, rev CONCORD (in exergue), P M TR P COS DES III,
Concordia seated left, holding a patera, and resting her elbow on a small statue of Spes, 3.07g., 7h (RIC 49 var. (no
cornucopiae below seat); C 253 var.; RCV 3465 var.). Lightly toned, extremely fine, a scarce variety. 325
AR057 Hadrian (A.D. 117-138), Silver Denarius, struck A.D. 122. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG,
laureate and draped bust facing right, rev P M TR P COS III, galley left, 3.29g., 7h (RIC 113 var. (bust); RSC 1174b;
RCV 3529 var.). Attractively toned, extremely fine. 425
An Excellent Young Portrait of Hadrian
AR058 Hadrian (A.D. 117-138), Gold Aureus, struck A.D. 132-4. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, bare bust facing
right, with aegis on far shoulder, rev COS III P P, Hadrian standing left, raising his right hand and holding a spear,
two standards on left and one on right, 7.20g., 7h (RIC 204b; BMC 530; Calic 1239 (these dies)). With an excellent
young portrait of Hadrian of fine style, very fine and very rare, an attractive coin. 11,500
ex Archer M. Huntington Collection (HSA 30100)
AR059 Hadrian (A.D. 117-138), Silver Denarius, struck A.D. 134-8. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, laureate
bust, with light drapery on far shoulder, facing left, rev FORTVNAE REDVCI, Fortuna seated left, holding a
rudder and a cornucopiae, 3.50g., 6h (RIC 247 var.; C 783). Good very fine to nearly extremely fine, rare. 440
ex Phillip Davis Collection
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AR060 AR061
AR060 Hadrian (A.D. 117-138), AE Dupondius, struck A.D. 134. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, bare-headed
and draped bust facing right, rev FORTVNAE REDVCI / S C, Hadrian, holding a roll, and Fortuna, holding a
cornucopiae and resting on a rudder, standing facing each other, clasping right hands, 14.02g., 7h (RIC 813; C 794;
RCV 3686). With a very attractive natural green patina, nearly extremely fine. 1,250
AR061 Hadrian (A.D. 117-138), AE Dupondius, struck A.D. 136. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, laureate and
draped bust facing right, rev CAPPA-DOCIA, S-C, Cappadocia, towered, wearing a tunic and cloak with tassels
on either side, standing left, holding a miniature Mt. Argaeus, and vexillum, 14.19g., 12h (RIC 848(f); cf. C 207).
Small areas of light erosion, glossy dark green patina, about extremely fine, scarce. 500
A Beautiful Gold Aureus of Antoninus Pius
AR062 Antoninus Pius (A.D. 138-161), Gold Aureus, struck A.D. 148-9. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P
XII, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev COS IIII, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and
a cornucopiae, 7.20g., 6h (RIC 177(f) var.; cf. BMC 651 note; Calic 1505 (this coin); RCV 4003 var.). A beautiful
example, retaining a great deal of lustre, well-struck and extremely fine. 9,500
ex Stacks, New York, 29 April 1 May 1987, lot 1186
Stacks, New York, 2-3 December 1997, lot 354
AR063 Antoninus Pius (A.D. 138-161), Silver Denarius, struck A.D. 148-9. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P
XII, laureate head facing right, rev COS IIII, Salus standing left, feeding from a patera a snake round an altar, and
holding a rudder on a globe, 3.51g., 5h (RIC 181; C 281; RCV 4075). Lustrous, with hints of a light tone, good extremely
fine and attractive. 300
AR064 Antoninus Pius (A.D. 138-161), AE Sestertius, struck A.D. 148-9. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII,
laureate head facing right, rev COS III, S-C, Antoninus, togate, standing left, sacrificing from patera over a tripod,
VOTO (sic) in exergue, 25.37g., 12h (BMC 1826A; RIC 856 var.). Natural olive-green patina, nearly extremely fine, a
rare and interesting variety. 500
This sestertius shows the error VOTO in place of VOTA in the exergue. Another example exists in the British Museum collection.
AR065 Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), AE As, struck A.D. 154-155. ANTON[INVS AVG PIV]S P P TR P XVIII,
laureate head facing right, rev BRITANNIA COS IIII / S C, Britannia seated left on a rock, resting her head on her
right hand, and resting her left on the rock, round shield and vexillum in background, 9.58g, 6h (RIC 934; C 117;
RCV 4296). Some light pitting, with a clear and almost full reverse, dark green patina, very fine. 300
Based on the quality of production, there has been much debate as to whether this issue was struck at Rome or perhaps at an unidentified
British mint.
AR066 Diva Faustina Snr. (wife of Antoninus Pius, d. A.D. 141), AE Sestertius, struck A.D. 141. DIVA
AVGVSTA FAVSTINA, draped bust facing right, rev PIETAS AVG, S-C, Pietas standing left, dropping incense on
a candelabrum-altar, and holding a box of perfumes, 24.92g., 5h (RIC 1146A; BMC 1442; RCV 4631). A few pits on
reverse, dark green patina, very fine. 220
AR067 Lucius Verus (A.D. 161-169), Silver Denarius, struck A.D. 168. L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX,
laureate head facing right, rev [T]R P VIII IMP V COS III, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and a cornucopiae,
3.24g., 12h (RIC 590; C 316; RCV 5361 var.). Deep old iridescent cabinet tone, good very fine. 275
A Gold Aureus of Lucilla
AR068 Lucilla (wife of Lucius Verus), Gold Aureus, struck c. A.D. 164-6. LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F,
draped bust facing right, rev PIETAS, Pietas seated left, holding a perfume-box, a garlanded and lighted altar on
left, 7.25g., 12h (RIC 777; Calic 2215; C 56). A few light marks, good very fine / very fine. 7,950
AR069 Commodus (A.D. 177-192), Silver Denarius, struck A.D. 192. L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL, head
facing right, wearing lions skin, rev HERCVLI ROMANO AVG, bow, club and quiver with arrows, 3.43g., 12h
(RIC 253; C 195; RCV 5645). Well-centred, very fine, scarce. 250
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A Rare Denarius of Pescennius Niger
AR070 Pescennius Niger (A.D. 193-194), Silver Denarius, minted at Antioch. IMP CAES C PESC NIGER
IVST AVG, laureate head facing right, rev FORTVNAE REDVCI, Fortuna standing left, holding a rudder and
a cornucopiae, 2.85g., 6h (RIC 26d; RSC 28b). Light old scrape on laurel-wreath, toned, good very fine, a good
portrait, rare. 2,200
AR071 AR072
AR071 Septimius Severus (A.D. 193-211), Silver Denarius, struck A.D. 193. IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG,
laureate head facing right, rev [L]EG XXX VLP / [T]R P COS, legionary eagle between two standards, 3.47g., 12h
(RIC 17; C 278; RCV 6304). Good very fine, scarce. 280
AR072 Julia Domna (wife of Septimius Severus), Silver Denarius, struck under Caracalla, A.D. 216. IVLIA PIA
FELIX AVG, draped bust facing right, rev VENVS GENETRIX, Venus enthroned left, extending her right hand and
holding a sceptre, 3.13g., 7h (RIC 388(c); C 212; RCV 7106). Extremely fine. 220
AR073 AR074
AR073 Caracalla (A.D. 198-217), Silver Denarius, struck A.D. 215-7. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, laureate
head facing right, rev MARTI PROPVGNATORI, Mars advancing left, holding a spear and a trophy, 2.99g., 4h
(RIC 307; C 152; RCV 6819 var.). Good extremely fine. 220
AR074 Caracalla (A.D. 198-217), Billon Tetradrachm, minted at Seleucia Pieria, Syria, struck A.D. 215-7. Y
M A EC C-EB, laureate head facing right, rev X E Y , eagle standing facing, head
right, with a wreath in its beak, on a thunderbolt, 13.13g., 6h (Prieur 1188). Extremely fine. 240
AR075 Macrinus (A.D. 218-222), Silver Denarius, struck A.D. 217. IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG,
laureate and cuirassed bust facing right, rev SALVS PVBLICA, Salus seated left, feeding from a patera a snake
rising from an altar, and holding a sceptre, 3.28g., 1h (RIC 86; BMC 26; RCV 7362). Extremely fine. 275
AR076 AR077
AR076 Severus Alexander (A.D. 222-235), Silver Denarius, struck A.D. 229. IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG, laureate
head right, rev ABVNDANTIA AVG, Abundantia standing right, emptying a cornucopiae, 2.43g., 2h (RIC 184;
RSC 1; RCV 7855). Lightly toned over residual lustre, good extremely fine. 220
ex A. Lynn Collection
AR077 Severus Alexander (A.D. 222-235), Silver Denarius, struck A.D. 232. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG,
laureate bust facing right, light drapery on far shoulder, rev PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providentia standing facing,
head left, holding corn-ears and an anchor, a modius on left, 2.91g., 12h (RIC 250; C 501; RCV 7922). Light toning
over lustre, extremely fine. 180
AR078 Julia Mamaea (mother of Severus Alexander), Silver Denarius, struck A.D. 222. IVLIA MAMAEA
AVG, draped bust facing right, rev IVNO CONSERVATRIX, Juno standing left, holding a patera and a sceptre,
a peacock standing left on left, 3.23g., 12h (RIC (Severus Alexander) 343; RSC 35; RCV 8212). Lustrous, good
extremely fine. 200
AR079 Maximinus I (A.D. 235-238), Silver Denarius, struck A.D. 235-6. IMP MAXIMIANVS PIVS AVG,
laureate, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev VICTORIA AVG, Victory advancing right, holding a wreath
and a palm, 2.64g., 6h (RIC 16; C 99; RCV 8317). Extremely fine. 140
AR080 Pupienus (A.D. 238), AE Sestertius. IMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG, laureate, draped and
cuirassed bust facing right, rev CONCORDIA AVGG / S C, Concordia seated left, holding a patera and a double
cornucopiae, 20.50g., 12h (RIC 20; C 7; RCV 8530). Some light old marks in fields, attractive green patina, with a portrait
of fine style, good very fine. 700
A Gold Aureus of Gordian III
AR081 Gordian III (A.D. 238-244), Gold Aureus, struck A.D. 241-3. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG,
laureate, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev AETERNITATI AVG, Sol standing facing, head turned
left, raising right hand and holding a globe, 5.25g., 6h (RIC 97; C 37; Calic 3186a; RCV 8564). Well-struck and
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AR082 Philip I (A.D. 244-249), AE Sestertius, struck A.D. 244-5. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, laureate,
draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev PAX AETERNA, S-C, Pax advancing left, holding an olive-branch
and a sceptre, 23.79g., 12h (RIC 185a; C 110; RCV 9002). Some very light smoothing in fields, dark brown patina,
good very fine. 160
An Attractive Gold Aureus of Trajan Decius
AR083 Trajan Decius (A.D. 249-251), Gold Aureus, struck A.D. 250-1. IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS
AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust facing right, rev VBERITAS AVG, Uberitas standing left, holding a purse
and a cornucopiae, 4.04g., 6h (RIC 28 var. (bust); C 104; Calic 3299; RCV 9361). A few light marks, broad flan,
ex Lanz 38, 24 November 1986, lot 834

Dreesmann Collection, Part I, Spink, 13 April 2000, lot 33
AR084 Marius (A.D. 269), Billon Antoninianus, minted at Colonge. IMP C M AVR MARIVS AVG, radiate,
draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev VICTORIA AVG, Victory advancing right, holding a wreath and palm,
2.86 g., 8h (RIC 18; C 20; RCV 11122). Residual silvering, extremely fine, rare. 650
Interestingly, this issue, being the very first of Marius from this mint, employs a reverse die used for the coinage of Laelian.
A Very Rare Antoninianus of Nigrinian
AR085 Divus Nigrinian (son of Carinus, d. A.D. 284), Billon Antoninianus, struck A.D. 284-5. DIVO
NIGRINIANO, radiate head facing right, rev CONSECRATIO, eagle standing facing, head turned left, with
wings spread, KAA in exergue, 3.84g., 6h (RIC 472; C 2; RCV 12411). Retaining much silvering, extremely fine
and very rare. 2,950
AR086 AR087
AR086 Maximian (A.D. 286-305), AE Follis, minted at London, struck c. A.D. 303-5. IMP MAXIMIANVS P F
AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust facing right, rev GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Genius standing left, wearing a
modius and a chlamys, holding a patera and a cornucopiae, 9.60g., 5h (RIC 23b; RCV 13237). Attractive red-brown
patina, extremely fine. 110
AR087 Maximian (A.D. 286-305), AE Follis, minted at Treveri, struck c. A.D. 302-3. IMP MAXIMIANVS P
AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust facing right, rev GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Genius standing left, head towered
and wearing a chlamys, holding a patera and a cornucopiae, S-F in field, II TR in exergue, 10.30g., 12h (RIC 519b;
RCV 13241). Light traces of double-striking on reverse, attractive red-brown patina, extremely fine. 110
AR088 Carausius (A.D. 287-293), AE Antoninianus, minted at London, struck A.D. 290-1. IMP C CARAVSIVS
P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev PAX [A]V[G], Pax standing left, holding a branch
and a sceptre, B-E in field, MLXX[I] in exergue, 4.04g., 6h (RIC 98; RCV 13639). A little short of flan, residual
silvering, about extremely fine. 240
AR089 Carausius (A.D. 287-293), AE Antoninianus, minted at London, struck A.D. 292-3. IMP CARAVSIVS P
F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust facing right, rev SALVS AVG, Salus standing left, feeding a snake rising from
an altar and holding a sceptre, B-E in field, MLXXI in exergue, 4.20g., 6h (RIC 155 var. (bust)). Some soft striking,
dark brown patina, good very fine. 280
A Very Rare Gold Aureus of Constantius I Chlorus
AR090 Constantius I Chlorus (A.D. 305-306), Gold Aureus, minted at Antioch, struck as Caesar, A.D. 293-5.
CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES, laureate head facing right, rev HERCVLI CONS CAES, Hercules standing facing,
head turned left, naked apart from a lions skin draped over his left arm, holding a club and three apples of the
Hesperides, SMA ( retrograde) in exergue, 5.27g., 6h (RIC 7; Calic 4831; RCV 13895). A few light surface marks,
broad flan, lightly toned, nearly extremely fine and very rare. 8,000
ex Goldberg, Auction 53, Los Angeles, 24 May 2009, lot 1929
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AR091 Divus Constantius I (d. A.D. 306), AE Follis, minted at London, struck c. A.D. 307-9. DIVO CONSTANTIO
PIO, laureate, veiled and draped bust facing right, rev MEMORIAE FELIX, lighted and garlanded altar, flanked by
two eagles, PLN in exergue, 7.78g., 6h (RIC 110; RCV 16419). Dark patina, extremely fine. 160
AR092 Galerius (A.D. 305-311), Silver Argenteus, struck as Caesar, A.D. 294. MAXIMIANVS CAES, laureate
head facing right, rev VIRTVS MILITVM, the Tetrarchs sacrificing over a tripod before a turreted enclosure, 3.76g.,
6h (RIC 29b; RCV 14264). Some light toning, extremely fine. 700
AR093 AR094
AR093 Constantine I, The Great (A.D. 307-337), AE Follis, minted at London, struck c. A.D. 307-10. IMP
CONSTANTINVS P AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust facing right, rev GENIO POP ROM, Genius, wearing a
modius and with loins draped, standing left, holding a patera and a cornucopiae, PLN in exergue, 7.39g., 7h (RIC
104; RCV 15911). Broad flan, dark brown patina, extremely fine. 130
AR094 Constantine I, The Great (A.D. 307-337), AE Follis, minted at London, struck c. A.D. 312-3.
CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust facing right, rev PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Constantine
standing right, in military dress, holding a spear and a globe, a star on left, PLN in exergue, 4.74g., 6h (RIC 265;
RCV 16021). Dark brown patina, extremely fine. 100
AR095 AR096 AR097

AR095 Constantine I, The Great (A.D. 307-337), AE Follis, minted at London, struck c. A.D. 313-4. IMP
CONSTANTINVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust facing right, rev SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Sol standing left,
with chlamys across shoulders, raising his right hand and holding a globe, S-F in field, PLN in exergue, 3.60g., 6h
(RIC 10; RCV 16050). Dark brown patina, extremely fine. 85
AR096 Constantine I, The Great (A.D. 307-337), AE Follis, minted at Treveri, struck A.D. 307. FL VAL
CONSTANTINVS NC, laureate and cuirassed bust facing right, rev MARTI PATRI PROPVG, Mars advancing
right, holding a spear and shield, S-A in field, PTR in exergue, 4.69g., 6h (RIC 741). Dark brown patina, extremely
fine, very rare. 450
AR097 Constantine I, The Great (A.D. 307-337), AE Follis, minted at Ticinum, struck A.D. 312-3.
CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust facing right, rev SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Sol standing
facing, head facing, chlamys draped over his left shoulder and hanging behind, raising his right hand and holding
up globe with his left, S T in exergue, 4.45g., 12h (RIC 133). About extremely fine, rare. 375
AR098 AR099
AR098 Constantine I, The Great (A.D. 307-337), AE Follis, minted at Heraclea, struck A.D. 317. IMP
CONSTANTINVS AVG, laureate and draped bust facing left, holding a globe and sceptre and a mappa, rev
PROVIDENTIAE AVGG, camp gate with three turrets, MHTB in exergue, 2.75g., 6h (RIC 16; RCV 16032). Much
silvering, about extremely fine. 85
AR099 Fausta (wife of Constantine I), AE Follis, minted at Treveri, struck A.D. 326. FLAV MAX FAVSTA AVG,
mantled bust facing right, rev SALVS REI PVBLICAE, Empress standing facing, head turned left, holding two
children in her arms, STR and pellet within crescent in exergue, 3.30g., 7h (RIC 483; RCV 16545). Dark patina,
extremely fine. 130
AR100 AR101
AR100 Helena (mother of Constantine I), AE Follis, minted at Treveri, struck A.D. 324-5. FL HELENA
AVGVSTA, diademed and mantled bust facing right, rev SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, Securitas standing
left, holding a branch and raising pallium, PTR in exergue, 3.23g., 12h (RIC 458; RCV 16591). Dark patina,
extremely fine. 130
AR101 Hanniballianus (A.D. 335-337), AE Follis, minted at Constantinople, A.D. 336-7. FL HANNIBALIANO
REGI, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev [SE]CVRITAS PVBLICA, Euphrates seated right,
leaning on a sceptre, with and urn at his side and a reed in the background, CONSS in exergue, 1.38g., 6h (RIC
147; RCV 16905). Dark patina, very fine, scarce. 380
AR102 Constans (A.D. 337-350), Gold Solidus, minted at Constantinople, struck A.D. 335. FL CONSTANS
NOB CAES, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev CONSTANS NOB CAESAR, Victory advancing
left, holding a wreath and a palm-branch, CONS in exergue, 4.44g., 6h (RIC 97; Depeyrot 5/7). A few light marks,
nearly extremely fine, rare. 3,300
ex SKA 3, Zurich, 19-20 April 1985, lot 729
AR103 Magnentius (A.D. 350-353), AE Centenionalis, minted at Ambianum, struck A.D. 353. D N
MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES,
Chi-Rho monogram, A-W in field, AMB in exergue, 8.50g., 12h (RIC 34; LRBC 19). Attractive natural olive-green
patina, about extremely fine. 475
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AR104 AR105
AR104 Decentius (Caesar, A.D. 351-353), AE Follis, minted at Lugdunum. DN DECENTIVS NOB CAES, bare-
headed and cuirassed bust facing right, rev VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE, two Victories standing, supporting
between them a wreath inscribed VOT / V / MVLT / X, SP below, LSLG in exergue, 4.53g., 7h (RIC 141). Residual
silvering, extremely fine, scarce. 250
AR105 Julian II (A.D. 360-363), Silver Siliqua, minted at Lugdunum, struck c. A.D. 360. FL CL IVLIANVS P
P AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev VOTIS / V / MVLTIS / X, within a wreath,
LVG below, 2.00g., 6h (RIC 218; C 163). Nearly extremely fine. 220
An Exceptional Gold Solidus of Julian II
AR106 Julian II (A.D. 360-363), Gold Solidus, minted at Antioch, struck A.D. 361-3. FL CL IVLIANVS P P
AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev VIRTVS EXERCITVS ROMANORVM, soldier
standing right, head turned left, holding a trophy and placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling captive,
ANTH in exergue, 4.49g., 12h (RIC 195; Depeyrot 15/1; C 78). Well-struck with an excellent portrait, some lustre,
about extremely fine, in an exceptional state of preservation, rare. 12,000
ex M&M Bale, 11-13 June 1953, lot 873
AR107 Julian II (A.D. 360-363), AE Follis, minted at Constantinople, struck A.D. 361-3. DN FL CL IVLIANVS
P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing left, holding a spear and shield, rev VOT / X /
MVLT / XX within a wreath, CONSP and palm in exergue, 4.22g., 6h (RIC 167). Attractive dark green patina,
about extremely fine. 130
A Rare Gold Solidus of Jovian
AR108 Jovian (A.D. 363-364), Gold Solidus, minted at Antioch. DN IOVIANVS P F P AVG, pearl-diademed,
draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev SECORITAS (sic) REI PVBLICAE, Roma, holding a spear, and
Constantinopolis, holding a sceptre and resting her right foot on a prow, enthroned, supporting between them a
shield inscribed VOT / V / MVL / X, ANTS in exergue, 4.43g., 5h (RIC 224 var. (reverse legend); Depeyrot 18/2
var.). A few light edge marks, good very fine, rare, and with an unusual reverse legend error. 2,500
ex G. Kastner Auction, Munich, 26 November 1974, lot 405
An Attractive Gold Solidus of Valens
AR109 Valens (A.D. 364-378), Gold Solidus, minted at Nicomedia, struck A.D. 364-7. DN VALENS P F AVG,
pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev RESTITVTOR REI PVBLICAE, emperor standing
facing, head turned right, holding a labarum and Victory on globe, SMNM in exergue, 4.39g., 6h (RIC 2(d);
Depeyrot 18/3). A few very light marks, lustrous, extremely fine. 2,400
AR110 AR111
AR110 Valens (A.D. 364-378), Silver Siliqua, minted at Treveri, struck A.D. 367-75. DN VALENS P F AVG,
pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev VRBS ROMA, Roma enthroned left, holding Victory
on globe and a spear, TRPS in exergue, 1.89g., 1h (RIC 27(e); C 109). Lightly toned, good very fine. 140
AR111 Gratian (A.D. 367-383), Silver Siliqua, minted at Treveri, struck A.D. 378-83. DN GRATIANVS P F AVG,
pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev VIRTVS ROMANORVM, Roma enthroned facing,
head turned left, holding a globe and a spear, TRPS in exergue, 1.99g., 12h (RIC 58(a); C54). Good very fine. 160
AR112 AR113
AR112 Valentinian II (A.D. 375-392), Silver Siliqua, minted at Aquileia, struck A.D. 378-83. DN
VALENTINIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev VIRTVS ROMANORVM,
Roma enthroned facing, head turned left, holding a globe and a spear, AQPS in exergue, 2.05g., 12h (RIC 28(c); C
60). Good very fine. 150
AR113 Valentinian II (A.D. 375-392), Silver Siliqua, minted at Treveri, struck A.D. 388-92. DN VALENT[INI]
ANVS PF AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev VIRTVS ROMANORVM, Roma
seated left on a cuirass, holding Victory on globe and a spear, 1.74g., 12h (RIC 95(a)). Extremely fine. 180
AR114 Theodosius I (A.D. 379-395), Gold Solidus, minted at Constantinople, struck A.D. 379-83. D N
THEODOSIVS P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev CONCORDIA AVGGG B,
Constantinopolis seated facing on a throne ornamented with lion heads, her right foot resting on a prow, holding
a sceptre and a shield inscribed VOT / V / MVLT / X, CONOB in exergue, 4.46g., 7h (RIC 47(b); Depeyrot 38/1).
Extremely fine. 2,200
ex Sothebys, New York, 9-10 December 1993, lot 603 (part)
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AR115 Arcadius (A.D. 383-408), Gold Solidus, minted at Mediolanum, struck A.D. 395-402. DN ARCADIVS
P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev VICTORIA AVGGG, emperor standing
right, holding a labarum and Victory on a globe, his left foot resting on a bound captive, M-D in field, COMOB in
exergue, 4.45g., 12h (RIC 1205a; Depeyrot 16/1). Extremely fine. 1,600
AR116 Eugenius (A.D. 392-394), Silver Siliqua, minted at Treveri. DN EVGENIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed,
draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev VIRTVS ROMANORVM, Roma seated left on a cuirass, holding
Victory on a globe, and a spear, TRPS in exergue, 1.65g., 6h (RIC 106(d)). Toning, with light iridescence, extremely
fine, scarce. 850
AR117 Honorius (A.D. 393-423), Silver Siliqua, minted at Mediolanum, struck A.D. 395-402. DN HONORIVS
P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev VIRTVS ROMANORVM, Roma seated
left on a cuirass, holding Victory on a globe, and a spear, MDPS in exergue, 1.36g., 1h (RIC 1228; C 59). Nearly
extremely fine. 130
AR118 Honorius (A.D. 393-423), Gold Solidus, minted at Ravenna, struck A.D. 402-6. DN HONORIVS P F
AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev VICTORIA AVGGG, emperor standing right,
holding a labarum and Victory on a globe, his left foot resting on a bound captive, R-V in field, COMOB in
exergue, 4.46g., 12h (RIC 1287; Depeyrot 7/1). About extremely fine. 950
AR119 Honorius (A.D. 393-423), Gold Solidus, minted at Constantinople, struck A.D. 408-20. DN HONORIVS
P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, slightly inclined to right, holding spear and shield,
rev CONCORDIA AVGGG S, Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head turned right, holding a sceptre and Victory
on a globe, her right foot resting on a prow, a star on left field, CONOB in exergue, 4.46g., 6h (RIC 201; Depeyrot
73/1). Some red deposit on leg of Constantinopolis, lustrous, extremely fine. 975
ex Stacks, New York, 4 May 1995, lot 2015
AR120 Theodosius II (A.D. 402-450), Gold Solidus, minted at Constantinople, struck A.D. 423-4. DN
THEODOSIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, slightly inclined to right, holding
spear and shield, rev VOT XX MVLT XXX S, Victory standing left, supporting a long jewelled cross, a star on left,
CONOB in exergue, 4.23g., 6h (RIC 225; cf. Depeyrot 62/1). Good very fine, a scarce variety. 900
THEODOSIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, slightly inclined to right, holding
spear and shield, rev SALVS REI PVBLICAE H, Theodosius II and Valentinian III seated facing on a double throne,
each nimbate and wearing consular robes, and holding a mappa and cruciform sceptre, a star above, CONOB in
exergue, 4.48g., 6h (RIC 237; Depeyrot 79/1). About extremely fine. 1,350
THEODOSIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, slightly inclined to right,
holding spear and shield, rev VOT XXX MVLT XXXX I, Constantinopolis enthroned left, holding cross on
globe and a sceptre, a star on right, CONOB in exergue, 4.47g., 6h (RIC 257; Depeyrot 81/1). Clearly struck and
AR123 Theodosius II (A.D. 402-450), Gold Tremissis, minted at Constantinople, struck c. A.D. 439. DN
THEODOSIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev VICTOR-IA AVGVSTORVM,
Victory advancing to front, head turned left, holding a wreath and cross on globe, a star on right, CONOB in
exergue, 1.49g., 6h (RIC 276; Depeyrot 70/1 var.). Good very fine, rare. 300
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AR124 Valentinian III (A.D. 425-455), Gold Aureus, minted at Ravenna, struck c. A.D. 426-30. DN PLA
VALENTINIANVS P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev VICTORIA AVGGG,
emperor standing facing, holding a long cross and Victory on a globe, his right foot resting on a human-headed
serpent, R-V in field, COMOB in exergue, 4.43g., 6h (RIC 2010; Depeyrot 17/1). Lustrous, extremely fine. 1,400
AR125 Leo I (A.D. 457-474), Gold Solidus, minted at Constantinople, struck A.D. 462/6. DN LEO PERPET
AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, slightly inclined to right, holding spear and shield, rev
VICTORIA AVGGG , Victory standing left, supporting a long jewelled cross, a star on right, CONOB in exergue,
4.46g., 6h (RIC 605; Depeyrot 93/1). Residual lustre, extremely fine. 850
A Rare Thessalonica Mint Gold Solidus of Leo I
AR126 Leo I (A.D. 457-474), Gold Solidus, minted at Thessalonica, struck A.D. 462/6. DN LEO PERPET
AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, slightly inclined to right, holding spear and shield,
rev VICTORIA AVGGG, Victory standing left, supporting a long jewelled cross, a star in both fields, THSOB in
exergue, 4.29g., 6h (RIC 618; Depeyrot 59/1). Lightly clipped, residual lustre, extremely fine and rare. 1,250
Ex Sotheby, New York, 2 November 1998, lot 32
AR127 Zeno (A.D. 474-491), Gold Solidus, minted at Constantinople. DN ZENO PERP AVG, pearl-diademed,
helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, slightly inclined to right, holding spear and shield, rev VICTORIA AVGGG
Z, Victory standing left, supporting a long jewelled cross, a star on right, CONOB in exergue, 4.49g., 6h (RIC 911;
Depeyrot 108/1). A little softly struck at upper reverse, otherwise clear, with residual lustre, extremely fine. 995
Byzantine
Mint of Constantinople, unless otherwise stated
BY001 Anastasius I (A.D. 491-518) Gold Solidus. DN ANASTA-SIVS PP AVC, three-quarter facing bust,
holding a spear and shield, rev VICTORI-A AVCCC E, Victory standing left, holding a long voided cross, a star on
right, CONOB in exergue, 4.46g., 7h (MIBE 3a ; S.3). Reverse turned and re-struck, extremely fine. 700
An interesting example of mint procedure.
A Very Rare Solidus of Justinus I & Justinian I
BY002 Justinus I and Justinian I (joint reign, April to August, A.D. 527), Gold Solidus. DN IVSTIN ET
IVSTINIAN PP AVC, two emperors facing, nimbate, hands clasped on breast, beneath which in exergue CONOB,
rev VICTORIA AVCCC , angel standing facing, holding a long cross and a globus cruciger, a star on right,
CONOB in exergue, 4.31g., 7h (MIBE I.a; S 114). Very fine, very rare. 3,200
BY003 Justinian I (c. A.D. 540), Silver Silqua, minted at Ravenna. DN IVSTI-NIN VC, diademed bust
right, wearing a robe ornamented with pellets, rev large chi-rho, within prominent pelleted border. 1.42g., 5h
(MIBE 77; S 319). Extremely fine, rare. 700
BY004 Justinus II (A.D. 565-578), Gold Solidus, minted at Alexandria. ON IVSTI-NVS PP AVI, facing
bust of emperor, helmeted and cuirassed, holding a globus surrounded by Victory, rev VICTORI-A AVCCC
I, Constantinopolis seated facing right, holding a spear and globus cruciger, a small rho-headed cross on
left, CONOB in exergue, 4.51g., 7h ( S 347A; MIB 14). Slight obverse striking weakness, otherwise extremely
fine and very rare. 600
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BY005 Maurice Tiberius (A.D. 582-602), Gold Lightweight Solidus of 23 Siliquae. O MAVRC TIb PP AVC,
bust of emperor facing, wearing a plumed helmet and holding a globus cruciger, a star (denoting lightweight) on
right, rev VICTORI-A AVCC , Angel standing facing, holding a long rho-headed cross and a globus cruciger, a
star on right, CONOB in exergue, 4.28g., 7h (MIBE 11; S 481). Extremely fine, with an excellent obverse. 500
BY006 Focas (A.D. 602-610), Gold Solidus. dNN FOCAS - PERP AVC, bearded, crowned and cuirassed bust facing,
holding a globus cruciger, rev VICTORIA-AVGU E, Angel standing facing, holding a long rho-headed cross and a globus
cruciger, CONOB in exergue, 4.33g., 7h (MIB 11; S 620). Extremely fine and well struck. 650
Legend commencing dNN, dated 609/10 by Hahn & Metlich.
BY007 Heraclius with the Exarch Heraclius (A.D. 610), Half Follis, minted at Alexandretta. [dMN ERACLIO
CONSULII] (obscure), facing busts of Heraclius and his father, both bearded and bare-headed, wearing consular
robes, rev large K, with ANNO on left, year XIII on right, officina A, 4.18g., 12h (MIB 17.1; S 724). Good fine,
extremely rare. 750
BY008 Heraclius (A.D. 610-641), Gold Solidus. dNN hERAC-LI PER AV, draped and cuirassed bust facing,
with short beard, wearing a plumed helmet and holding a cross, rev VICTORIA AVGU E, cross potent on two
steps, CONOB in exergue, 4.47g., 7h (MIB 1.a; S 729). Extremely fine, excellent portrait. 950
BY009 Heraclius, Heraclius Constantine and Heraclonas (A.D. 638-641), Gold Solidus. No legend, standing
crowned figures of emperor and Heraclius Constantine, and uncrowned Heraclonas, each holding a globus
cruciger, rev VICTORIA - AVGU E, cross potent on three steps, a monogram of Heraclius in right field, CONOB
in exergue, 4.41g., 6h (MIB 39; S 758). Extremely fine. 500
An Extremely Rare Siliqua of Heraclius & Heraclius Constantine
BY010 Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine (A.D. 613-625) Silver Siliqua or Half Miliaresion, blundered
version of dd HERACLIVS ET HERA CONST PP, emperor and son standing facing, each wearing a crown with
cross and chlamys, and holding a globus cruciger, a cross between heads, rev cross potent, flanked by two palms
within dotted border, 2.23g., 6h (unpublished mule of MIB 132 and 133; S 792 and 793). Very fine / good very fine,
extremely rare. 1,400
A Rarity from the Mint of Jerusalem
BY011 Heraclius with Heraclius Constantine (A.D. 613-641), Gold Solidus, minted at Jerusalem. dd NN
HERACLIUS ET hRA CONST, facing busts of emperor and son, each wearing a chlamys and a crown with cross,
all above exergual line, rev VICTORIA AVGU I, cross potent on three steps, CONOB in exergue, 4.35g., 7h (MIB
8.a.3; DO 187a; S 851). Extremely fine, rare. 1,500
A Second Rarity from the Mint

of Ravenna
BY012 Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine (A.D. 613-641) Gold Solidus, minted at Ravenna. DD NN
HERACLIVS ET hERA CONT PP V, facing busts of emperor and son, each wearing crown, paludamentum and
cuirass, a cross between heads, rev VICTORIA AVCCC B, cross potent on four steps, CONOB in exergue, 4.37g.,
6h (DO 271a; MIB 110.d; S 896). Extremely fine, rare. 2,200
BY013 BY014
BY013 Constans II (A.D. 641-668), Gold Lightweight Solidus of 23 Siliquae, dN CONSTANTINUS PP AV,
bust of emperor, with long beard and moustache, facing, holding a globus cruciger, rev VICTORIA AVGU S,
cross potent on three steps, BOK in exergue, 4.25g., 6h (MIB 44; S 979). Good very fine. 575
BY014 Constans II (A.D. 641-668), Silver Ceremonial Miliarense. Legend absent, facing busts of Constans,
helmeted, and Constantine IV, Constans with long beard, his son beardless, rev cross potent on globus above three
steps, flanked by large palms, 3.94g., 6h (MIBE 141; S 987). Very fine and very rare. 820
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BY015 Constantine IV (A.D. 668-685), Gold Solidus. dN CON-T-NUS P, bust of emperor facing, wearing a
helmet with a crest and plume, holding a spear and shield, rev VICTOA GU B, cross potent on three steps,
between standing figures of Heraclius and Tiberius, each holding a globus cruciger, CONOB in exergue, 4.41g.,
6h (MIB 7a; S 1156). Extremely fine and well struck. 600
A Superb Gold Solidus of Constantine IV
BY016 Constantine IV (A.D. 681-685), Gold Solidus. P CONS-TANU PP A, three quarter facing bust of emperor,
with short beard, wearing a plumed helmet and cuirass, holding a spear and shield, rev VICTORA-AVGU B, cross
potent on three steps, CONOBA in exergue, 4.48g., 6h (MIB 11; S 1158). Mint state and of particularly fine style, rare
with additional letter after CONOB. 2,800
An Extremely Rare Ravenna Mint Solidus of Constantine IV
BY017 Constantine IV (A.D. 681-685), Gold Solidus, mint of Ravenna. dN CONSTA-NTINO PP, three-quarter
facing bust of emperor, with short beard, wearing a plumed helmet and cuirass, holding a spear and shield,
rev VICTORIA - AVGUSTOR, cross potent on three steps, CONOB in exergue, 4.34g., 6h (MIB - ; DOC - ; S - ).
Extremely fine, extremely rare, without in reverse field (see MIB 57). 8,000
A Choice Gold Solidus of Leontius
BY018 Leontius (late A.D. 695 - late 698), Gold Solidus. D LEO-N PP AV, bust of emperor facing, wearing a
crown and loros, and holding an akakia and globus cruciger, rev VICTORIA - AVGU , cross potent on three
steps, CONOB in exergue, 4.50g., 7h (MIB 3; S 1331A). Extremely fine, rare. 3,000
A really choice example, with rare reverse legend ending after the officina letter.
BY019 Tiberius III (A.D. 698-705), Gold Solidus. D TIERIUS PE AV, bust of emperor facing, wearing a
crown and cuirass, and holding a spear and shield, rev VICTORIA AVGU I, cross potent on three steps, CONOB
in exergue, 4.39g., 6h (MIB 1; S 1360). Extremely fine. 2,000
A Rare Solidus of Justinian II
BY020 Justinian II (A.D. 705-711), Gold Solidus. DN IhS CHS REX REGNANTIUM, bust of young Christ
facing, with cross behind head, raising hand in benediction, rev DN IVS-TINIANUS MULTUS AN, bust of emperor
facing, wearing a crown and loros, and holding a cross potent on steps and a patriarchal cross on globus inscribed
PAX, 4.45g., 6h (MIB 1; S 1413). Extremely fine, rare. 3,000
BY021 Leo III (A.D. 717-741), Gold Solidus, dNO LEO-N PAMUL A, bust of emperor facing, wearing a crown
and chlamys, and holding a globus cruciger, rev VICTORIA - AVGU B, cross potent on three steps, CONOB in
exergue, 4.47g., 6h (DO l.b; MIB 1; S 1502 var.). Extremely fine, rare. 2,600
BY022 Constantine V Copronymus (A.D. 741-751), Gold Solidus. AC ON STANTINU NC, bust of emperor
facing, wearing a crown and chlamys, and holding a cross potent and akakia, rev G - LE-ON PAMUL, facing bust
of Leo III (deceased), wearing a crown and chlamys, holding a cross potent and akakia, 4.47g., 6h (Fueg. 3A.I; S
1550 var.). Extremely fine. 1,300
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A Beautiful Syracuse Mint Gold Solidus
BY023 Constantine V with Leo IV (A.D. 751-775), Gold Solidus, minted at Syracuse. Blundered legend ending
EON, facing busts of emperors, each wearing a crown and chlamys, a small cross above, rev GNO LEON PAMU,
facing bust of Leo III (deceased), wearing a crown and loros, and holding a cross potent. 3.87g., 6h (DO 15; S 1565).
Extremely fine, with mint lustre. 1,500
BY024 Leo IV with Constantine VI (A.D. 776-780), Gold Solidus. LEOn VS S EGG[On COnST]AnTINOS,
emperors seated facing on double throne, each wearing a crown and chlamys, a cross between heads, rev LEOn
PAP COnSTAnTInOS PATHR, facing bust of Leo III (deceased) and Constantine V (deceased), both wearing a
crown and loros, a cross between heads, 4.46g., 6h (DO 2; Fueg l.b.l; S 1584). Extremely fine, rare. 2,800
BY025 Nicephorus I with Stauracius (A.D. 803-811), Gold Solidus. nICI-FOROS bASILE, bust of emperor
facing, wearing a crown and chlamys, holding a cross potent and akakia, rev STAVRA-CIS dESPO IX, bust of
Stauracius facing, wearing a crown and chlamys, and holding a globus cruicger and akakia, 4.51g., 6h (DO 2; S
1604). Extremely fine, scarce. 1,100
BY026 BY027
BY026 Time of Basil II with Constantine VIII (A.D. 976-1025), Silver Miliaresion. CE b TOIS bASILS,
bust of the Virgin facing, nimbate, holding before her the infant Christ. MP V left and right, rev + MER U
/ DEDOIASM / O EIS SE EL / hIZWN OU / CAOTX in five lines within triple border, 2.66g., 6h (DO 19; S 1809).
Pierced, very fine, very rare. 520
BY027 Constantine X Ducas (A.D. 1059-1067), Gold Histamenon. + IX1 REX REGNANThIM, Christ seated
facing on throne with upright arms, raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels, rev emperor
standing on footstool, wearing a crown, saccos and loros, and holding a long labarum with pellet on the shaft and
a globus cruicger (DO 1; S 1847). Good very fine. 300
BY028 Romanus IV and Eudocia, with sons (A.D. 1068-1071), Gold Histamenon. PWMAN / - EVOKIA. Christ
standing, crowning Romanus and Eudocia, rev KWN MX AN, Michael, Constantius and Andronicus standing on
footstools, Michael (centre) holds labarum and akakia, Constantius and Andronicus each hold a globus cruciger,
4.37g., 6h (DO 1.a; S 1859). Extremely fine. 750
Unusually well-struck for this type, scarce thus.
BY029 BY030
BY029 John II Comneus-Ducas (A.D. 1122-1143), Electrum Trachy. IC-XC, Christ enthroned facing, raising
hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels, rev emperor and St George standing, holding between them a
long patriarchal cross on three steps, emperor wears crown and chlamys, St George in military attire. IW/EC/O/
TH on left, O/E/PW/ on right, 3.37g., 6h (DO 8.d; S 1942). Good very fine. 350
BY030 Andronicus II Paleologus (A.D. 1282-1295), Gold Hyperpyron. Bust of the Virgin, within the walls
of Constantinople, this specimen without sigla, rev AN/PINK/EOT/II/I, emperor, without nimbus,
kneeling before standing Christ, IC-XC on right, 4.11g., 6h (DO V, 229/234 var.; S 2326). Good very fine. 350
BY031 BY032
BY031 Andronicus II & Michael IX Paleologus (A.D. 1295-1320), Assarion. AVTOKPATOPEC PWMAIWN
(partially obscure), emperors standing facing, holding long labarum, rev NI = indiction 1300/1, 1.87g., 12h (DO
V 696; S 2445). Very fine, rare. 95
Dated Coins are rare in the late Byzantine Series.
BY032 John VIII Paleologus (A.D. 1423-1448), Silver Stavraton. Bust of Christ, nimbate, holding book of
Gospels, fleur-de-lys on left, right obscure; all within a pelleted border, rev +IWANHC etc., two circular bands of
legend around nimbate bust of emperor, pellet either side, wearing a crown and scalloped tippet, 7.18g., 12h (DO
V 1633 var.; S 2563). Very fine, emperors name very clear, scarce thus. 400
An Exceptional Byzantine Seal
BY033 Johannes Doukas (Caesar) (c. A.D. 1060-1075, Brother of Constantine X Doukas, 1059-1067), Pb Seal.
Descriptive legend around bust of the Virgin, nimbate, holding nimbate facing bust of infant Christ, rev descriptive
legend surrounding bearded, crowned bust of Johannes Doukas, wearing imperial robes and holding globus
cruciger. Very rare family seal, in exceptional condition. 750
Johannes Doukas Caesar took over the office of the emperor Constantine X when the latter fell ill and subsequently died, exerting considerable
authority in the post.
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ex Stacks, New York, 14 April 1993, lot 305

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