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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 155
JUDAEA, Bar Kokhba Revolt. 132-135 CE. AE (Bronze, 34 mm, 26.50 g, 12 h), Year 2 = 133/4 CE. 'Jerusalem' (in Hebrew) within olive wreath with medallion above and ties below. Rev. 'Y[ear] 2 of the freedom of Israel' (in Hebrew) Amphora. Bromberg 231 (same dies). Hendin 6432. Meshorer 255a (same dies). Mildenberg 18 (O5/R12). Shoshana I 2030 (same dies). Sofaer 60 (same dies). Spaer 237 (same dies). An exceptionally well preserved example with a boldly struck amphora. Minor smoothing and with sp... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 173
KINGS OF PARTHIA. Phraates III, circa 70/69-58/7 BC. Drachm (Silver, 19 mm, 4.08 g, 12 h), Mithradatkart. Diademed and draped facing bust of Phraates III, wearing necklace with medallion. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ / MEΓAΛOY - APΣAKOY - [ΘE]OΠATPOΣ / EYEPΓETOY - E-ΠIΦANOYΣ / K/AI ΦIΛEΛΛHNOΣ Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow. Sellwood 35.5 corr. ('Darius?'). Shore 166. Sunrise 328 var. (differing monogram). Boldly struck in high relief with a wonderful facing portrai... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 186
BITHYNIA. Claudiopolis (as Bithynium). Antinoüs, died 130. Medallion (Orichalcum, 38 mm, 43.55 g, 12 h). Η ΠΑΤΡΙϹ ΑΝΤΙΝΟΟΝ ΘЄΟΝ Bare-headed and draped bust of Antinoüs to right, seen from behind. Rev. BEIΘYNIEΩN AΔPIANΩN Antinoüs, as Hermes Nomios, walking to left, head turned back to right and wearing chlamys, short chiton and winged boots, extending his right hand towards reed (?) before him and holding pedum in his left; behind him, forepart of an ox grazing to left. Blum p. 43, 7. RPC III ... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 187
LYDIA. Sardis. Caracalla, 198-217. Medallion (Bronze, 42 mm, 33.48 g, 11 h), Loukios Kornelios Vettenianos, strategos and asiarch for the fourth time, circa 205-209. AY•KAI•M•AY•AN-TΩNЄINOC• Laureate and cuirassed bust of Caracalla to right, wearing aegis and balteus. Rev. ЄΠΙ ϹΤΡΑ•ΚΟΡ•ΟΥЄΤΤΗΝΙΑΝΟΥ•ΑϹΙΑ•Δ // ϹΑΡΔΙΑΝΩΝ•B• / ΝЄΩΚΟΡΩΝ Septimius Severus, on the right, standing front in military attire, head to left, holding spear in his left hand and sacrificing with his right over lit altar in fr... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 246
Vespasian, 69-79. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.54 g, 12 h), Rome, 73. IMP CAES VESP AVG CENS Laureate head of Vespasian to right. Rev. PONTIF MAXIM Nemesis, winged and draped, advancing right, holding, in her left hand, a caduceus pointed downwards at a snake gliding right and pulling out a fold of her robe below the neck with her right. BMC 97. CBN 85. Cohen 385. RIC 544. Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Very well centered on a broad and medallic flan and with an excellent ... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 273
Commodus, 177-192. Medallion (Bronze, 40 mm, 57.00 g, 12 h), Rome, 186. M COMMODVS ANTONINVS PIVS FELIX AVG BRIT Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Commodus to right, seen from behind. Rev. P M TR P XI IMP VII / COS V P P Commodus standing right in slow quadriga, extending his right hand and holding eagle-tipped scepter in his left; the chariot ornamented with Victory and Mars standing facing each other. Cohen 509. J. M. Fagerlie: Roman and Byzantine Medallions in the Collection of the Ame... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 294
Pupienus, 238. Denarius (Silver, 22 mm, 2.60 g, 1 h), Rome, circa April-June 238. IMP C M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Pupienus to right, seen from behind. Rev. CONCORDIA AVGG Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera in her right hand and double cornucopiae in her left. BMC 42. Cohen 6. RIC 1. Lustrous and struck on an exceptionally broad and medallic flan. Virtually as struck.
Ex Leu 10, 24 October 2021, 2340.
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 305
Constantine I, 307/310-337. Uniface Medallion (Gold, 22 mm, 3.79 g), Siscia (?), circa 318-320. IMP CONSTANTINVS PIVS F AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantine I to right, seen from behind. Rev. Blank field with central pellet and circular pearled border. Cohen VII, p. 318, 762. G. Depeyrot: Les médaillons d'or unifaces du quatrième siècle (318 - 340), in: Numismatic studies dedicated to Vladimir and Elvira Eliza Clain-Stefanelli. Louvain 1996, pp. 166 and 168, 7a (= Trau 3955). ... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 306
Constantine I, 307/310-337. Follis (Bronze, 18 mm, 2.83 g, 7 h), Siscia, 319. IMP CONSTANT-INVS AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Constantine to left, holding spear over his right shoulder and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder; on cross-bar of helmet, christogram. Rev. VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP / BSIS• Two victories holding shield inscribed VOT/PR over garlanded altar. RIC 61 and note. Extremely rare and arguably the finest known example ... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 307
Constantine I, 307/310-337. Follis (Bronze, 19 mm, 2.73 g, 12 h), Constantinopolis, 327-328. CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG Diademed head of Constantine I to right. Rev. SPES - PVBLIC / CONS Labarum, with three medallions on drapery and surmounted by Christogram, piercing serpent; in field to left, A. RIC 26. Extremely rare and of great historical importance, and much rarer still than the laureate type (RIC 19). Somewhat rough, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the collection of Dr. L. Ramskold,... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 356
PERSIA, Alexandrine Empire. Mazaios. Satrap of Babylon, circa 331-328 BC. AV Double Daric (20mm, 17.09 g, 3h). Baal seated left, head and torso facing, holding scepter in right hand, grain ear and grape bunch on vine in left, upon which an eagle, wings folded, stands right / Lion left, grasping the back of a bull collapsing left, biting into its neck; all in linear square. F. Holt & O. Bopearachchi, The Alexander Medallion (2011), note 106; ibid. figs. 51–2 var. = Miho Museum, Treasures of Anc... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 642
The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 31-summer 30 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.87 g, 3h). Uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?). Winged bust of Victory right / Octavian, as Neptune, standing left, foot set on globe, holding apluster and scepter. CRI 409; RIC I 256; RSC 60. Toned, faint hairlines, pits and marks on reverse. Good VF.
From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Seaby Coin & Medal Bulletin 840 (May 1989), no. C250.
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 799
Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ Sestertius (33.5mm, 30.51 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck AD 171. Laureate head right / PRIMI/ DECEN/NALES/ COS III/ S C in five lines within wreath. RIC III 1006; MIR 18, 219-6/30; Banti 241. Dark brown patina, minor smoothing. Good VF. Struck on a magnificent medallic flan.
From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex J.S. Wagner Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 79, 17 September 2008), lot 1121.
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 873
Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. AR Denarius (17mm, 2.82 g, 9h). 'RSR' mint. IMP CARAVSIVS P F AV, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / [...]OVATIO AVG, She-wolf standing right, head facing, suckling the twins (Romulus and Remus); RSR. RIC V.5 125 (forthcoming; this coin noted); cf. RIC V 573 (for similar issue); cf. Shiel p. 113, 80a (same); cf. RSC 91 (same). Toned, find patina, reverse somewhat off center, slight roughness. Good VF. Unique. Only this coin noted in RIC ... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 892
Galerius. As Caesar, AD 293-305. AV Aureus (17mm, 5.24 g, 6h). Treveri (Trier) mint. Struck 20 November AD 303. MAXIMI ANVS NOB C, laureate head right / IOVI CONSERVAT AVGG ET CAESS NN, Jupiter, naked to waist, seated left on throne, holding thunderbolt in right hand and scepter in left; TR. RIC VI 53; Depeyrot 10B/3; Calicó 4914 (same dies as illustration); Beaurains 329 (this coin); Adda 560; Biaggi 1859 (same dies); Mazzini 121 (same dies). Wonderful reddish tone. Good VF. Rare.
From the ... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 898
Constantine I. AD 307/310-337. Æ Follis (19mm, 2.96 g, 11h). Constantinople mint, 1st officina. Struck AD 327. CONSTANTI NVS MAX AVG, laureate head right / SPES PVBLIC, labarum, with Christogram at top and three medallions on drapery, spearing serpent; A|–//CONS. RIC VII 19. Dark green and brown surfaces, smoothed and tooled. EF. Very rare and an important type.
This coin could reassure the populace that Constantine I and his rule, inspired by divine intervention and represented by the labar... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 908
Constantine II. As Caesar, AD 316-337. AV Medallion of 1 1/2 Solidi (23mm, 6.72 g, 6h). Nicomedia mint. Struck AD 326-327. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VOTIS/ X/ CAESS NN/ MN•B in four lines within laurel wreath with large central jewel decorated with star. RIC VII 118 (this coin cited); Depeyrot p. 154 (this coin cited); Gnecchi I, 24 (this coin cited); Biaggi 2088 (this coin); M. Alföldi, Die Constantinische Goldprägung 719 and pl. 10, 160 (this coin cited and illustrated). L... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 947
Justin II & Tiberius II Constantine. 578. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 4.40 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 7th officina. Struck 26 September-5 October. D N IVSTINI ЄT CONSTAN P P AVG, crowned and draped facing busts of Justin and Tiberius; cross above / VICTORIA AVGGG, Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; Z//CONOB. DOC (1); MIB 1 and pl. 10, 1 (this coin cited and illustrated [from a plaster cast copy in the British Museum]); MIBE 1 and pl. 10, 1 (this c... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 1014
Romanus IV Diogenes. 1068-1071. AV Tetarteron Nomisma (26.5mm, 4.04 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of the Theotokos, holding medallion containing nimbate facing bust of the Holy Infant / Crowned facing half-length figures of Romanus and Eudocia, both wearing loros and holding globus surmounted by jeweled long cross between them. DOC 3; SB 1862. Attractively toned, trace reverse die rust. Good VF.
From the Family of Constantine Collection, assembled with guidance by Roland Michel, G... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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VIA GmbH - Auction 4, Lot 26
Bleiabschlag 3. Jh. n. Chr. (Zeit Severus Alexander).
CILICIA, Tarsos. Av.: Büste des bärtigen Philippos II. von Makedonien mit Diadem und Panzer links. Rv.: Nike mit Palmzweig auf Quadriga nach rechts. 74,62 g. Vgl. Dahmen: S. 147, 26.3 (Stempelgleich mit dem Goldmedaillon aus dem Fund von Tarsos in der BN Paris). Ex Solidus, Auktion 104, Los 31. Etwa im Jahr 1863 wurden bei Grabungen in Tarsos drei goldene und qualitativ hochwertige Medaillons zusammen mit weiteren Münzen gefunden. Auf zwei ... | 27 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25064
Ancients
ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 2nd-1st centuries BC. AR tetradrachm (34mm, 16.90 gm, 11h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5. New Style coinage, ca. 136/5 BC, Hera-, Aristoph- and Polym-, magistrates. Head of Athena right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet decorated with a vine scroll, Pegasus above filled central medallion, protomes of four horses on visor / Α-ΘΕ / HPA / API-ΣTOΦ / ΦIΛAN (magistrates), owl standing facing on overturned amphora inscribed with I (month); lion skin on club and bow in case... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25068
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CORINTHIA. Corinth. Ca. 4th century BC. AR stater (23mm, 8.49 gm, 5h). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 4/5. Pegasus flying left; Ϙ below / EΛΘ, Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet pushed back on head, double bodied owl behind. Pegasi I 157. Rich, obsidian toning envelops the entire surface
Ex LII Collection of Historical Coins and Medals; Mark and Lottie Salton Collection (Stack's, January 2023 NYINC Auction, 13 January 2023), lot 26200.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25151
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JUDAEA. Bar Kokhba Revolt (AD 132-135). AR zuz (18mm, 3.29 gm, 1h). NGC Choice XF★ 3/5 - 5/5, overstruck. Undated issue of Year 3 (AD 134/5). Simon (Paleo-Hebrew), name within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / For the Freedom of Jerusalem (Paleo-Hebrew), fluted oenochoe, handle on left; upright willow branch to right. Mildenberg 104.7 (this coin listed). GBC 6, 6449. Beautiful cabinet toning and intriguing political overstrike... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25222
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Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar (AD 161-180). AE medallion (40mm, 43.05 gm, 12h). NGC Choice Fine 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Rome, AD 149. AVRELIVS CAESAR AN-TONINI AVG PII FIL, bare headed, cuirassed, bust of Marcus Aurelius left, seen from front; dotted border / TR POT III-COS II, Apollo standing facing, nude but for chlamys hanging low behind, bow in left hand, arrow in left at side; grounded upright quiver to left, cantharus on table at far left, tripod at right decorated with serpent entw... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 1
Antoninus Pius. AE 33 medallion; Antoninus Pius; 138-161 AD, Rome, 143-4 AD, Copper Medallion (red metal), 47.68g., 39 mm. Apparently unique and unpublished before its appearance in the CNG sale of March 2019. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS - P P TR P COS III IMP II Head laureate r. Rx: No legend. Phaethon, the son of Helios the Sun God, falls head first from the chariot of Helios, which he had unsuccessfully tried to drive through the sky as his father did every day, in order to prove that he too wa... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 2
Antoninus Pius. AE 33 medallion; Antoninus Pius; 138-161 AD, Rome, Copper Medallion (red metal), 67.74g. Gnecchi p. 18, 79, pl. 52.5; C-1145 (600 Fr.). Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS [P] P TR P COS IIII Bust laureate r., with fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: No legend. Selection of Athena or Poseidon as the patron divinity of Athens. Rx: Athena standing r. and Poseidon seated l.; between them, a frontal figure of Nike holding a vase placed on a table. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collecti... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 3
Antoninus Pius. AE 33 medallion; Antoninus Pius; 138-161 AD, Rome, 151 AD, Copper Medallion (red metal), 13.65g. Strack-616 (only 1 spec., this coin). Obv: IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTO - NINVS AVG [P]IVS P P Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: TR POT XIIII - COS IIII, no S C, Pietas standing l. dropping incense onto lighted altar; behind her on r., vase atop column. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Hess 211, 9 May 1932, Walters-Webb, lot 853. In fine style and high relief, an... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 549
Commodus. AE 33 medallion; Commodus; 177-192 AD, Rome, 183 AD, Medallion, 48.00g. Gnecchi-148 (5 spec.); C-858 (300 Fr). Obv: M AVREL COMMODVS - ANTONINVS AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: [T]R P VIII IMP V / [COS IIII P P] in two lines in exergue, Roma seated r. holding scepter and Victory, facing Pax seated l. holding branch and cornucopia; behind and above Pax's legs, togate Commodus sacrificing l. from patera over tripod altar; above the altar, two musicians, on... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 221
John I Zimisces, 969-976. Miliaresion (Silver, 21.39 mm, 2.47 g). Constantinopolis, 969-976. + IҺSЧS XRI STЧS ҺICA Cross crosslet set on globus above two steps; in central medallion, crowned bust of John facing. Rev. + IωAҺҺI,/ ЄҺ X'ω AVτO/CRAT, ЄVSЄЬ'/ ЬASILЄVS/ RωmAIω' in five lines. DOC 7b. SB 1792. Very Fine.
Starting price: 30 CHF... | 12 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 231
ARMENIA. Cilician Armenia. Circa 12th-13th centuries. Cast Coin Weight (?) or Medallion (Copper, 49.79 mm, 80.61 g). Two lions rampant back-to-back, each with head reverted; between, cross pattée set on spear. Rev. Blank. Apparently unpublished. Light dark patina. Very Fine. Rare.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 12 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31086
Ancients
Lucius Verus, as Augustus (AD 161-169). AE medallion (41mm, 56.52 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 2/5, Fine Style. December AD 167-February AD 168. L VERVS AVG ARM-PARTH MAX, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Lucius Verus right, seen from front / TR P VIII IMP IIII COS III, Lucius Verus on horseback galloping right, thrusting spear at fallen Armenian; soldier standing right to left, seen from behind, grounded standard in each hand, ARMENIA in exergue. Gnecchi 6 [P.45], pl. 72.5. ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32285
Ancients
Commodus (AD 177-192). AE medallion (40mm, 69.60 gm, 12h). Choice VF, altered surfaces, smoothing. Rome, AD 188-189. M COMMODVS ANTONINVS-PIVS FELIX AVG BRIT, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Commodus right, seen from behind / FORT FELI P M•-TR P-XIIII•IMP VIII COS V P P, Felicitas standing facing, head left, caduceus upward in right hand, double cornucopia in left, right foot on prow. cf. Gnecchi p.53, 15, plate 78, 10 (bust type). Toynbee -. Extremely rare - no examples in sal... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32294
Ancients
Macrinus (AD 217-218). AE sestertius (34mm, 27.67 gm, 6h). XF, tooled. Rome, AD 217. IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, laureate, cuirassed bust of Macrinus right with short beard / IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing facing, head left, with thunderbolt in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left; small figure of Macrinus standing facing (to right), head right, raising left hand. RIC 189. BMCRE 102. Cohen 39. Rare example struck on a large medallic flan, with a deep reddish-b... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32299
Ancients
Pupienus (April-July AD 238). AE sestertius (30mm, 23.09 gm, 12h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, smoothing. Rome. IMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Pupienus right, seen from behind / P M TR P-COS II P P, emperor standing facing, head left, branch upward in right hand, parazonium in left, S-C across fields. RIC IV.II 15. Crisp, handsome portrait on a deep green and red-brown patina.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group Auction 115 (16 September 202... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32339
Ancients
Romanus IV Diogenes with Eudocia (AD 1068-1071). AV tetarteron nomisma (18mm, 4.03 gm, 6h). NGC MS 4/5 - 4/5. Constantinople. + ΘKЄ-ROHΘ, half-length bust of the Virgin facing, wearing pallium and maphorium, holding medallion containing facing bust of infant Christ wearing nimbus cruciger; MP-ΘV across fields / + PwMANS-ЄVΔKI•, half-length facing busts of Romanus IV (on left), bearded, wearing crown with pendilia and loros, and Eudocia (on right), wearing crown with pendilia and pinna... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2112
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm signed by Eukleidas circa 405-400, AR 25 mm, 17.15 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by female charioteer, wearing chiton and holding reins in l. hand and flaming torch in raised r.; above, Nike flying r. to crown her. In exergue, ear of barley. Rev. [ΣY – RAKOΣIOΣ] Head of the nymph Arethusa l., wearing triple pendant earring and necklace; hair waved over the crown of head and enclosed in sphendone ornamented with stars and knotted over the ampyx. Around, four dolphins, t... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2113
Syracuse.
Drachm unsigned work by Eukleidas circa 405-400, AR 18 mm, 3.92 g. [ΣΥ – Ρ – A – K – OΣI – ΩN] Head of Athena facing three-quarters l., wearing double-hook earring and necklace of acorn pendants with central medallion and triple-crested Attic helmet. On either side, a couple of dolphins snout to snout. Rev. [ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙ – ΩΝ] Naked Leukaspis advancing r., wearing crested helmet and holding spear in r. hand and oval shield in l.; sword suspended by strap over r. shoulder. In backg... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2271
Kings of Parthia. Phraates III, 70 – 57.
Drachm, Rhagai circa 62, AR 21 mm, 4.06 g. Diademed bust facing wearing necklace with medallion. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY KAI – ΦIΛEΛΛHNOΣ EΠIΦANOYΣ – ΘEOΠATOPOΣ EYEPΓETOY Archer (Arsakes I) seated r. on omphalos, holding bow; in inner r. field, ΓP ligate. Sellwood 35.7 (Darius ?). Shore 165. Sunrise 331.
In exceptional condition for the issue. A superb portrait perfectly struck on a full flan
with a wonderful old cabinet tone, unobtrusive... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2346
Faustina I, wife of Antoninus Pius.
Diva Faustina. Medallion after 141, Æ 42 mm, 86.81 g. DIVA AVGVSTA – FAVSTINA Draped bust r., hair waved and coiled at top of head. Rev. Fight between Romans and Sabine: at sides, two groups of soldiers , while in the middle, women and children trying to separate them; in exergue, SABINAE. Cf. C 60 = Gnecchi –,2 and pl. 56, 6 (these reverse die, legend misdescribed due to the poor condition)
An apparently unique obverse variety of a type of the highes... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2367
Caracalla augustus, 198 – 217.
Aureus 215, AV 20 mm, 6.99 g. ANTONINVS – PIVS AVG GERM Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P Caracalla standing l., sacrificing over altar; behind, togate figure standing l. and before him vexillum. In front of tetrastyle temple within which statue of Aesculapius, holding serpent-wreathed wand, beside him, child (Telesphorus ?) holding wand. C 317. BMC 148. RIC 270 (misdescribed). Calicó 2732a.
Extremely rare. An inte... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2396
Maxentius augustus, 307 – 312.
Aureus, Ostia circa 310-312, AV 19 mm, 5.24 g. MAXENTI – VS P F AVG Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust facing. Rev. VICTORIA AET – ERNA AVG N Victory advancing r. presenting globe to Maxentius, in military attire, seated l. on cuirass, extending his r. hand to receive globe and leaning l. on shield set on the ground. At emperor's feet, helmet and in exergue, P OST. C –. A. Baldwin Brett, NC 1933, 139 (2) and pl. XXVI, 7 (this coin). Beaurains 192 (... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2398
Licinius I augustus, 308 – 324.
Medallic silver bowl of one Roman pound, Ephesus 1 March 322, AR 200 mm, 330 g. Silver bowl with simple curved profile. In the centre is a struck medallion within a lathe-cut circle: LICINIVS AVG OB D V LICINI FILI SVI Bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed facing bust of Licinius I. On the outside of the bowl, near the rim, is a small round stamp: EUG/EFE/MEB in three lines. For three medallic bowls of the same issue, cf. J.P.C. Kent and K.S. Painter, Wealth ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2408
Constantius II caesar, 324 – 337.
Medallion of 2 solidi, Nicomedia 325, AV 27 mm, 8.93 g. FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VIRTVS CON – STANTI CAES The Prince, in military attire, advancing r., holding trophy across l. shoulder and spear in r. hand; on ground, at either side, captive sitting. In exergue, SMN. C –, cf. 321 (medallion of 1 1/5). RIC –, cf. 135 (medallion of 1 1/5). Alföldi –, cf. 688 (medallion of 1 1/5). Depeyrot –, cf. p. 155 (... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2422
Gratian, 367 – 383.
Medallion of 1 ½ solidus, Treveri circa 375-378, AV 26 mm, 6.71 g. D N TGRATIA – NVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. FELIX ADVEN – TVS AVG N The emperor riding l. on horse and saluting with r. hand, his cloak billowing behind him; in exergue, TROBS. C –. Alföldi –. RIC 33b var. (TROBC). Bastien Donativa p. 97 (TROBC). Depeyrot p. 292 EST(TROBC).
An apparently unrecorded variety of a type of the highest rarity and one of very
few gold me... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA, Lot 1056
The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Trajan augustus, 98 – 117.
Description
Sestertius, Roma circa 107-108, Æ 33 mm, 25.27 g. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Laureate head r., drapery on l. shoulder. Rev. S P Q R OP[TIMO PRI]NCIPI Octastyle temple with portico on either side; at centre, architrave adorned with figure of Jupiter and other figures; on roof, figure holding spear between two Victories. In exergue, S C.
R... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA, Lot 1124
The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Caracalla, 198 – 217.
Description
Medallion, Pergamum (Mysia), strategos Julius Anthimus circa 198-217, Æ 42 mm, 37.96 g. AVT • KPAT • K • MA-PKOC • AVP • ANTΩNЄINOC Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. ЄΠI CTP IOV – Λ ANΘIMOV ΠЄPΓAMHNΩN/ ΠPΩTΩN TRIC/ NЄΩKOPΩ/N Caracalla, holding spear in l. hand, advancing r. on horseback; in l. field, Victory walking r., holding palm frond in l. hand and crownin... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA, Lot 1134
The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander.
Description
Bronze, Tium (Bithynia) circa 222-235, Æ 34 mm, 23.01 g. ΙΟΥΛΙΑ ΜΑΜΑΙΑ ΑΥΓ Diademed and draped bust r. Rev. ΤΙΑΝΩΝ Zeus, standing facing, head l., holding patera and sceptre; in l. field, eagle; in field, Gaia and Thalassa; around, the twelve signs of the Zodiac.
Reference
RPC Online 30121 (this coin)
Condition
Apparently unique. A coin of great impo... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA, Lot 1153
The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Postumus, 260 – 269.
Description
Double sestertius, Treviri circa late 260-late 261, Æ 35 mm, 42.45 g. IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P F AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. LAETITIA AVG Galley with four rowers on waves to r.; below, S C.
Reference
C 179
RIC 95
Bastien 81 (Colonia)
Condition
A bold portrait struck on a medallic thick flan. Dark green patina and extremely fine
Estimate: 3000 CHF... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA, Lot 1163
The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. The Ostrogoths. Theodahad, 534-536.
Description
Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I, 527-565. Follis (40 nummi), Roma 534-536, Æ 29 mm, 10.85 g. D N THEO – DAHATVS REX Bust r., wearing closed crown, ornamented with jewels and two stars, and robe decorated with jewels and pectoral cross on breast. Rev. VICTORIA – PRINCIPVM Victory standing r. on prora, holding wreath and palm branch; in fi... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 420
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
M. Arrius Secundus. Denarius 43, AR 18 mm, 3.95 g. M·ARRIVS – SECVNDVS Male head r., with slight beard. Rev. Hasta pura between wreath and phalerae. Babelon Arria 2. Sydenham 1084. Sear imperators 319. Woytek, Arma et Nummi p. 558. RBW 1791. Crawford 513/2.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Struck on a very large flan and
with a lovely light old cabinet tone. Good extremely fine
Ex Triton sale XIX, 2016, 402.
The ra... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 576
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Elagabalus, 218 – 222.
Denarius 218-222, AR 20 mm, 3.50 g. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTOR – AN – TONINI AVG Victory advancing r., holding in r. hand wreath and palm in l. C 289. BMC 36. RIC 156.
Struck on a medallic flan with a lovely light iridescent tone. Good extremely fine
Estimate: 150 CHF... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 592
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Severus Alexander, 222 – 235.
Denarius 231-235, AR 20 mm, 3.00 g. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust r. Rev. MAR – S – V – LTOR Mars advancing r. in military attire, holding in r. hand spear and shield in l. C 161. BMC 837. RIC 246.
Struck on a medallic flan and good extremely fine
Estimate: 200 CHF... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 596
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Maximinus I, 235 – 238.
Denarius 235, AR 20 mm, 2.60 g. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. FIDE – S MI – LITVM Fides standing facing, head l., holding military standard in each hand. C 7. BMC 1. RIC 7a.
Struck on a medallic flan and good extremely fine
Estimate: 150 CHF... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger - Auction 388, Lot 386
RÖMISCHE MÜNZEN, RÖMISCHES KAISERREICH
ANTONINUS PIUS. 138-161, Karien, Attuda.AE-37 mm. Belorbeerter Kopf l. Rs: Kybele steht frontal zwischen 2 Löwen, deren Köpfe sie berührt. SNG COP. -. SNG v. Aulock 2500. Dunkle Patina. Korrodiert. RR fast ss
Eventuell war das medaillonartige Stück versilbert.
Estimate: 240 EUR... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC - Treasure Auction 35, Lot 1513
ANCIENT GREEK, Calabria, Taras, AR didrachm, 380-340 BC, "boy on dolphin", NGC XF. Vlasto 673; HN Italy 960; SNG ANS 1051-1054. Naked horseman crowning horse right / Taras, holding grapes in right hand, on dolphin, left. Beautifully centered and medal-aligned, sharply struck.
Estimate: $500 - $750... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC - Treasure Auction 35, Lot 1515
ANCIENT GREEK, Calabria, Taras, AR didrachm, 380-340 BC, "boy on dolphin", NGC XF. Vlasto 666; HN Italy 957. Nude warrior on horse walking right, crowning horse with wreath / Taras astride dolphin left, holding tripod in right hand. Well struck and well centered with medallic alignment, lightly toned.
Estimate: $500 - $750... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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MDC Monnaies de Collection sarl - Auction 14, Lot 107
EMPIRE ROMAIN - ROMAN
Auguste (27 av. J.-C. - 14 ap. J.-C.). Dupondius (?), frappe sur un flan de médaillon ND (7 av. J.-C.), Rome.
Av. CAESAR AVGVST PONT MAX. TRIB - VNIC. POT. Tête laurée à gauche, couronnée par une Victoire debout derrière la nuque, tenant une corne d'abondance.
Rv. M SALVIVS. OTHO. III. VIR. A. A. A. F. F. autour de SC.
C.519 (100 F) - RIC.429 ; Bronze - 18,78 g - 34 mm - 12 h
Provient de ventes Lanz, 88, 23 novembre 1998, n° 975 puis 106, 27 novembre 2001, n° 230.
Sur un... | 3 May 2024 | Upcoming
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MDC Monnaies de Collection sarl - Auction 14, Lot 129
EMPIRE ROMAIN - ROMAN
Constance Ier Chlore (293-306). Aureus ND (c.295-305), Trèves. NGC Ch VF 5/5 4/5 edge marks (6639740-006).
Av. CONSTAN - TIVS NOB C. Buste lauré à droite.
Rv. HERCVLI CONSER - AVGG ET CAESS NN / TR. Hercule debout de face, vêtu de la peau de lion, avec arc dans la main gauche et carquois en bandoulière, appuyé de la main droite sur sa massue.
RIC.VI, 169, 45 - Bastien-Metzger, 129, n° 354 ; Or - 5,37 g - 17 mm - 6 h
Provient d'une vente Jean Vinchon numismatique, Monte-C... | 3 May 2024 | Upcoming
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MDC Monnaies de Collection sarl - Auction 14, Lot 132
EMPIRE ROMAIN - ROMAN
Constantin II (337-350). Multiple ou médaillon au module de 2 solidi 327, Thessalonique. NGC CH XF 5/5 3/5 marks (6642244-002).
Av. CONSTANTINVS - NOB C. Tête diadémée à droite.
Rv. Dans le champ, en quatre lignes : VOTIS / X / CAES. N / SMTS.
RIC 166 (Berlin, de mêmes coins) - C. 278 - Gnecchi I, 26, 22, pl.8/8 - Depeyrot (1995), p.154 = cet exemplaire ; Or - 8,78 g - 26,5 mm - 12 h
Provient de la collection Nelson Bunker Hunt, Sotheby's New York, 21-22 juin 1990 n° 871... | 3 May 2024 | Upcoming
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MDC Monnaies de Collection sarl - Auction 14, Lot 133
EMPIRE ROMAIN - ROMAN
Magnence (350-353). Médaillon ND (c.351).
Av. IMP CAE MAGN - ENTIVS AVG. Buste drapé à droite.
Rv. VICTO - RIA AVGG. L'Empereur à gauche, tenant une lance de la main gauche et une victoire de la main droite, couronné par une Victoire tenant une couronne et une palme, placée derrière lui.
C.60 (60 F) - Froehner - - Gnecchi II/153/4 ; Bronze - 16,52 g - 32,5 mm - 12 h
Provient de la collection Mazzini puis collection Dr Bernard Jean, É. Bourgey, 13 novembre 1992, n° 744 pu... | 3 May 2024 | Upcoming
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 9, Lot 155
Extremely Fine; smoothed fields, beautifully centred | ROMAN EMPIRE. Commodus.
Bronze medallion, AD 188-189. Rome.
Rome, AD 188-189. M COMMODVS ANTONINVS-PIVS FELIX AVG BRIT, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: FORT FELI P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII COS V P P, Felicitas standing facing, head left, holding branch in right hand and double cornucopia in left, right foot on prow.
Extremely Fine; smoothed fields, beautifully centred.
Reference: Gnecchi II-p. 53, 15, pl. 78, 10 var. (bust... | 2 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 811
Isaac Comnenus. Usurper in Cyprus, 1185-1191. BI Trachy (29mm, 4.38 g, 6h). Nicosia mint(?). Struck 1187-circa 1191. The Theotokos enthroned facing, holding medallion containing the head of the Holy Infant on lap / Facing figures of Isaac, wearing crown and chlamys, holding akakia, and St. George, wearing military attire and holding sheathed sword, together holding patriarchal cross set on globus between them. DOC 2; CLBC 6.2.1; SB 1991. Dark earthen green-brown patina. VF.
Estimate: 150 ... | 1 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Bruun Rasmussen - Auction 920, Lot 297
Ancient coins
Byzans
Romanus IV Diogenes with Eudocia, 1068-1071, Constantinople, Tetarteron, Bust of Virgin Mary facing holding medallion of infant Christ, DOC 3, S 1862, 4.06 g.
VF
Ex. Niels Stampe, ex. Hirsch 206/609, Munich, Nov. 1999.
Starting price: 2100 DKK... | 30 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 242
Caria. Antiocheia ad Maeander. Gallienus AD 253-268.
Hexassarion / Medallion Æ
40 mm, 24,42 g
AYK ΠΟ ΓAΛΛI-HNOC, radiate, helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to left, seen from behind, holding spear and shield / ANTIOXЄΩN, bridge of six arches spanning the Maeander, with monumental gateway to left, on which stork is perched, and river-god Maeander reclining left on bridge, holding reed in his right hand and cornucopia in his left.
Attractive olive-green patina, gently smoothe... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 1165
Caracalla Æ Medallion of Philadelphia, Lydia. AD 198-217. M. Aur. Kapitonos, first archon. [AYT] K M AYP CЄYH ANTΩNЄINOC, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / ЄΠI [M AYP ΚAΠIT]ΩNOC APX A [T B ?], emperor in military attire standing facing, head to left, crowned by Nike and sacrificing over altar, bull standing to left before altar, in left field, octastyle temple seen in perspective; ΦΛ ΦΙΛΑΔЄΛΦЄΩΝ NЄΩKOPΩN in two lines in exergue. GRPC Lydia 348a = Leu web-6, 547 (hammer: 850 EUR). ... | 24 Apr 2024 | To Be
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Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 1332
Nero Æ Sestertius. Rome, circa AD 64. NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head to right, wearing aegis / Emperor riding horse to right, holding spear in right hand, soldier riding behind, holding vexillum over his shoulder; S-C across fields, DECVRSIO in exergue. RIC I 170; BMCRE 143. 27.15g, 36mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine; lightly tooled, struck on a medallic planchet, attractive brown patina.
Sold with old Alex G. Malloy ticket.
Estimate: 300 GBP... | 24 Apr 2024 | To Be
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Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 2809
John I Zimisces AR Miliaresion. Constantinople, AD 969-976. + IҺSЧS XRISTЧS ҺICA *, crosslet set on globus above two steps; in central medallion, crowned bust facing, I-A, Ѡ-Һ flanking / + IѠAҺҺI, ЄҺ X'Ѡ AVTO CRAT, ЄVSЄЬ' ЬASILЄVS RѠMAIѠ' in five lines. DOC 7a; Sear 1792. 3.00g, 23mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine.
Estimate: 75 GBP... | 24 Apr 2024 | To Be
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61385, Lot 25101
Ancients
INDIA. Kushan Empire. Huvishka (ca. AD 151-190). AV dinar (20mm, 11h). PCGS Genuine. Kushan standard, Bactria, main mint (probably Balkh), late phase. ÞAONANOÞAO OO-HÞKI KOÞANO, nimbate half-length bust of Huvishka left, on mountain top, wearing mustache, and prominent wart on cheek, round helmet with pointed jeweled earflap, forehead medallion, crest ornament, and circular side ornament, diadem with triangular tie and ladder-like ribbons over both shoulders, kaftan open at top and bo... | 22 Apr 2024 | 550 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61385, Lot 25103
Ancients
INDIA. Kushan Empire. Huvishka (ca. AD 151-190). AV dinar (21mm, 7.95 gm, 10h). Choice Fine, scratches. Kushan standard, Bactria, main mint (probably Balkh), late phase. ÞAONANOÞAO OO-HÞK-I KOÞANO, nimbate half-length bust of Huvishka left, on mountain top, wearing mustache, and wart on cheek, triangular helmet with pointed jeweled earflap, forehead medallion, crest jewel, and circular and crescent side ornaments, two diadems with triangular ties to right, upper diadem with ribbons to... | 22 Apr 2024 | 1,500 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24167
Ancients
John I (AD 969-976). AR Miliaresion (21mm, 2.26 gm, 1h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 1/5, damage. Constantinople. + IhSЧS XRI-STЧS nICA*, cross crosslet set upon globus on two steps, I/Ω-A/n flanking crowned facing bust of John I, with short beard, wearing loros, in central medallion; triple border with eight evenly spaced globules / + IΩAnn' / Єn XΩ AVtO/CRAt' ЄVSЄb' / bASILЄVS / RΩMAIΩ', legend in five lines, five pellets in the form of a cross above and below; triple border with eight even... | 21 Apr 2024 | 170 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24170
Ancients
Basil II (AD 976-1025). AR miliaresion (27mm, 2.85 gm, 6h). NGC (photo-certificate) Choice XF 5/5 - 1/5, scuffs, stress cracks, edge chips. Constantinople, AD 989. ΘCЄ bΘ, tOIS bASILS', nimbate bust of the Virgin Nikopoios facing, wearing pallium and maphorium, holding with both hands medallion with the draped, nimbate bust of the infant Christ; MHP (monogram)-ΘV (barred) across fields, triple border / + mЄR ΘЧ (barred) / DЄDOIASm / O ЄIS SЄ ЄL' / ΠIZwn OЧ / C AΠOt, X, legend in five... | 21 Apr 2024 | 280 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24173
Ancients
Anonymous (ca. AD 10th-11th centuries). Lead seal or bulla (22mm, 25.06 gm, 6h). XF. + ΘKЄ RΘ TAC BACIΛICCIC, nimbate bust of the Virgin Nikopoios facing, wearing pallium and maphorium, holding with both hands medallion with the draped, nimbate bust of the infant Christ; MHP (monogram, barred)-ΘV (barred) across fields, triple border / + ΘKЄ RΘ TAC BACIΛICCIC, nimbate bust of the Virgin Nikopoios facing, wearing pallium and maphorium, holding with both hands medallion with the draped,... | 21 Apr 2024 | 52 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24215
Ancients
Michael VII Ducas (AD 1071-1078), with Maria. EL tetarteron nomisma (20mm, 4.05 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5, edge marks, scuffs. Constantinople. +ΘKE-POHΘ, bust of the Virgin Mary facing, veiled and holding a medallion of the nimbate infant Christ in both hands; in fields, barred MHP (ligate)-ΘV / +MIX-AHΛ-M-APIA, half-length busts of Michael, on left, wearing crown and loros and Maria, similarly dressed, holding between them long cross with terminal pellets. Sear 1870.
Ex Classical Nu... | 21 Apr 2024 | 2,400 USD | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 515
SYRIA, Cyrrhestica. Hieropolis. Trajan, 98-117. (Bronze, 26 mm, 14.87 g, 12 h), commemorating the Festival of Atargatis/Astarte in Hieropolis. ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙϹ Ν[ΕΡΟΥ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟϹ ΑΡΙϹΤ ϹΕΒ ΓΕΡΜ ΔΑ] Laureate head of Trajan to right, with slight drapery on his left shoulder. Rev. ΘΕΑϹ ϹΥΡΙΑ/Ϲ ΙΕΡΟΠΟΛΕΙ/Α all within a laurel wreath tied at the bottom and closed with a medallion at the top. BMC 4. Butcher 7. RPC III, 3449. SNG Copenhagen 50. Scarce issue. Some corrosion, otherwise, nearly very fine.
T... | 21 Apr 2024 | 50 CHF | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 560, Lot 322
KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates III. 70/69-58/7 BC. AR Drachm (20mm, 3.59 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Struck circa 62 BC. Diademed facing bust, wearing necklace with medallion / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow, legend ii around. Sellwood 35.1 var. (Darius?; legend); Sunrise 326; Shore –. Areas of find patina, porosity, light scrapes, crystallized surfaces. Good VF.
Ex obolos 27 (19 March 2023), lot 397; Gert Cleff Collection (Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhand... | 17 Apr 2024 | 1,600 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 560, Lot 811
Circa 7th century AD. Terracotta "True Cross" Pilgrim Relic Token (16.5mm, 1.46 g). Large cross; H - N/ E - I in quarters / Blank. Mitchiner, Medieval Pilgrim & Secular Badges 1062-4. Dark brown earthen patina. Good VF.
From the CJR Collection.
The most precious relic preserved by the Byzantine church was the "True Cross", claimed to be the actual cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified. Discovered in the 320s during the renovations of the pilgrimage sites in Jerusalem under Helena, mothe... | 17 Apr 2024 | 550 USD | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 17, Lot 30
KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates IV (38/7-2 BC). AR Drachm (3.81 gm; 21 mm). Ekbatana mint. Diademed bust left, wart on forehead, wearing segmented necklace with medallion; before, star in crescent; behind, eagle flying left, crowning Phraates with wreath / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow. Sellwood 54.8; Shore 299; Sunrise 396. Sharply struck on a nice broad flan. Choice Superb EF. Lightly toned with some luster.
Estimate: 150 USD
Starting price: 1 USD... | 11 Apr 2024 | 51 USD | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 17, Lot 92
SASANIAN KINGS; Yazdgird II, 438-457 AD. AR Drachm (4.11 gm; 30 mm). Standard issue, reverse, phrase "NWKY" (Goodness or Good deed) on the right, no king's name on the left. Well struck on a nice broad medallic flan. Choice AU. Lightly toned with some luster.
Estimate: 100 USD
Starting price: 1 USD... | 11 Apr 2024 | 66 USD | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 17, Lot 93
SASANIAN KINGS; Yazdgird II, 438-457 AD. AR Drachm (4.13 gm; 28 mm). Standard issue, reverse, phrase "NWKY" (Goodness or Good deed) on the right, king's name on the left. Well struck on a nice broad medallic flan. Choice Superb.
Estimate: 100 USD
Starting price: 1 USD... | 11 Apr 2024 | 31 USD | |
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Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung - Online Auction 304, Lot 190
PHRYGIEN. LAODIKEIA AM LYKOS
Otacilia Severa, 244 - 248 n. Chr. AE Medaillon ø 40mm (28,09g). Im Namen des Hohepriesters Touskianos . Vs.: ΩΤΑ ΣΕΥ-ΗΡΑ ΣΕΒΑΣ, drapierte Büste mit Diadem vor Mondsichel n. r. Rs.: ΑΡΧΙΕΡΕΩΣ ΤΟΥΣΚΙΑΝΟΥ ΛΑΟΔΙΚΕΩΝ / ΝΕΩΚΟ, Zeus Laodikeos u. Nemesis, der ein Zaumzeug hält, beim Handschlag. RPC VII Online 20762; McClean 8835; BMC 254. RR, im RPC Online sind nur 6 Exemplare verzeichnet! Dunkle Patina mit Sandbelag, ss
(befindet sich in der Vorübergehenden Verwendu... | 10 Apr 2024 | 600 EUR | |
Spink - Auction 24121, Lot 245
Roman Empire, a Selection of Provincial Bronze (9): i) Claudius, AE, Phrygia, Hierapolis, laureate head right, countermarked with the head of Helios, right, rev. Apollo standing right, holding plectrum and cithara, 4.15g (SNG Copenhagen 453; Countermark Howgego 11; RPC 2969), fine; ii) Nero, AE, Iconium, laureate head of Nero right, rev. veiled head of Perseus right, with harpa over shoulder, 4.93g (RPC 3545), softened but fine; iii) Lucius Verus, AE Medallion, Pontus, Cilicia, Tarsus, laureat... | 9 Apr 2024 | Unsold | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 135, Lot 4271
Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), AE sestertius, (30.33 g), Rome Mint, issued A.D. 144, obv. laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right, around ANTONINVS AVG PI VS P P TR P COS III, rev. Salus seated to left, holding patera and feeding a snake from a round altar, around SALVS PVBLICA, S C in exergue, (S.4218, RIC 638, C.739). Attractive bronze toning, struck on a large medallic flan, good very fine and scarce in this condition.
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection. Previously CNG 6-1999, lot 1536 (part)... | 9 Apr 2024 | 280 AUD | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 135, Lot 4391
Commodus, (177-192 A.D.), electrotype in two halves of an important medallion, obv. IMP COMMODVS AVG PIVS FELIX, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. VOTIS FELICIBVS, Commodus, veiled, sacrificing at tripod with a priest, at the entrance of a harbour with five vessels approaching a pharos, beneath the sea shore a slain bull, (Type of Gnecchi p.71, 175 and PL. 89,7, Gruber BM p.30, 44 and Pl.XXXV,3, BMC p.Clxxxiii). Very fine.
The original was probably struck to commemorate the annu... | 9 Apr 2024 | 140 AUD | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 118, Lot 2209
John I Zimisces AR Miliaresion. Constantinople, AD 969-976. + IҺSЧS XRISTЧS ҺICA *, crosslet set on globus above two steps; in central medallion, crowned bust facing, I-A, Ѡ-Һ flanking / + IѠAҺҺI, ЄҺ X'Ѡ AVTO CRAT, ЄVSЄЬ' ЬASILЄVS RѠMAIѠ' in five lines. DOC 7a; Sear 1792. 2.76g, 23mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine; double struck.
Estimate: 75 GBP... | 8 Apr 2024 | 85 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 118, Lot 2210
John I Zimisces AR Miliaresion. Constantinople, AD 969-976. + IҺSЧS XRISTЧS ҺICA *, crosslet set on globus above two steps; in central medallion, crowned bust facing, I-A, Ѡ-Һ flanking / + IѠAҺҺI, ЄҺ X'Ѡ AVTO CRAT, ЄVSЄЬ' ЬASILЄVS RѠMAIѠ' in five lines. DOC 7a; Sear 1792. 2.16g, 23mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine; slightly wavy flan.
Estimate: 75 GBP... | 8 Apr 2024 | 55 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 118, Lot 2211
John I Zimisces AR Miliaresion. Constantinople, AD 969-976. + IҺSЧS XRISTЧS ҺICA *, crosslet set on globus above two steps; in central medallion, crowned bust facing, I-A, Ѡ-Һ flanking / + IѠAҺҺI, ЄҺ X'Ѡ AVTO CRAT, ЄVSЄЬ' ЬASILЄVS RѠMAIѠ' in five lines. DOC 7a; Sear 1792. 3.75g, 23mm, 6h.
Very Fine.
Estimate: 50 GBP... | 8 Apr 2024 | 45 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 118, Lot 2217
Byzantine Iconographic PB Seal. Circa 10th-12th centuries AD. Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ(?) before her / Design obscure. 3.90g, 16mm.
Condition as seen.
Estimate: 25 GBP... | 8 Apr 2024 | Unsold | |
Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 4, Lot 140
KINGS OF PARTHIA. Phraates IV, 38/7-2 BC. Drachm (Silver, 19.70 mm, 3.42 g). Laodikeia. Diademed bust to left, wart on forehead, wearing segmented necklace with medallion; behind, eagle flying left crowning king with wreath. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ / ΑΡ-ΣΑΚΟΥ / ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ / ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ / ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ / ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Archer seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow. Sellwood 52.16. Shore 283. BMC Parthia, 112, 77-80. Very Fine.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 7 Apr 2024 | 50 CHF | |
Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 4, Lot 273
Constans I, 337-350. Bronze (AE, 14.78 mm, 1.99 g) Alexandria, circa 345-347. DN CONST ANS P F AVG Head of Constans right wearing pearl diadem. Rev. VOT XX MVLT XXX in four lines within wreath with medallion above and tied with ribbons, SMALB (mintmark) in exergue. RIC VIII, 34; Cohen VII, 197; LRBC 1476. Very Fine. Rare.
Ex Naville Numimatics Ltd., Auction 37, 28 January 2018, Lot 723.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 7 Apr 2024 | Unsold | |
Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 4, Lot 276
Iulianus II the Apostate, 360-363. Bronze (AE 18.48 mm, 3.41 g) Alexandria, 3rd officina (Γ), circa 361-363. D N FL CL IVLI ANVS P F AVG Draped and cuirassed bust of Iulianus left, wearing crested helmet and pearl diadem, holding spear in the right hand and shield in the left hand. Rev. VOT X MVLT XX in four lines within wreath with medallion above and tied with ribbons, ALEΓ (mintmark) in exergue between two palm branches. RIC VIII, 91; Cohen VIII, 151; LRBC 2854. Good Very Fine.
Ex Roma Nu... | 7 Apr 2024 | 50 CHF | |
Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 4, Lot 277
Jovian, 363-364. Nummus (Bronze, 18.17 mm, 3.26 g) Alexandria, 1st officina (A) 363-364. D N IOVIAN VS P F AVG Draped and cuirassed bust of Iovianus right, wearing pearl diadem. Rev. VOT X in two lines within wreath with cross medallion above and tied with ribbons, ALEA (mintmark) in exergue. RIC VIII 92 (Alexandria); Cohen VIII, 31. Nice patina. Good Very Fine. Rare.
Ex Jacquier Katalog 29, 2002, n. 610.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 7 Apr 2024 | Unsold | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 88, Lot 384
Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD Denarius Lugdunum 2 BC - 4 AD, AR 19.00 mm., 3.75 g.
Laureate head r. Rev. Caius and Lucius standing facing and resting hands on shield; behind each, spear. In centre field, simpulum and lituus. C 43. RIC 207.
Medal flaws, otherwise Good Very fine
Starting price: 80 GBP... | 7 Apr 2024 | 190 GBP | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 88, Lot 440
Hadrian, 117-138 Sestertius, work of the 'Alphaeus master' Rome circa 133-135, Æ 34.00 mm., 21.24 g.
Bare-headed and draped bust r. Rev. Pax standing l., holding branch and cornucopiae; S-C across fields. C 1016. BMC 1528. RIC 2167 (these dies) cf. NAC 54, 432 (these dies and sold for 95'000 CHF)
Excessively Rare; the work of the 'Alphaeus master'. An extraordinary portrait work of an excellent master engraver. Brown tone, bold portrait, minor areas of corrosions and cuprite gently levelled o... | 7 Apr 2024 | Unsold | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 88, Lot 614
Anonymous Seal circa IX-XIII century, PB 31.00 mm., 21.24 g.
Bust of the Virgin facing, nimbate and orans, medallion of Christ before her. Rev. Christ nimbate and orans. DO –.
Apparently unpublished. Very fine
Starting price: 50 GBP... | 7 Apr 2024 | Unsold | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 559, Lot 609
John I Zimisces. 969-976. AR Miliaresion (19.5mm, 1.95 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Cross crosslet set upon globus above two steps; in central medallion, crowned bust of John facing, wearing loros / Legend in five lines. DOC 7a; SB 1792. Attractively toned with some iridescence, clipped. VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 3 Apr 2024 | 110 USD | |
The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - The Euclidean Collection, Lot 39
Good Very Fine; smoothed, medallic in appearance | ROMAN EMPIRE. Claudius.
Bronze sestertius, AD 41-45. Rome.
Obv: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, laureate head right. Rev: NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMAN IMP, the triumphal arch of Nero Claudius Drusus, surmounted by equestrian statue of Drusus right, spearing downwards; trophies to left and right; S-C across fields.
Good Very Fine; smoothed, medallic in appearance.
Reference: RIC I-98; BMCRE-122.
Provenance: from the Euclidean Collection... | 28 Mar 2024 | 1,050 GBP | |
The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - The Euclidean Collection, Lot 71
Good Very Fine; smoothed, otherwise an impressive, medallic bronze | ROMAN EMPIRE. Galba.
Bronze sestertius, AD 68. Rome.
Obv: IMP SER SVLP GALBA CAES AVG TR P, laureate and draped bust right. Rev: LIBERTAS PVBLICA, Libertas standing left, holding sceptre and pileus; S-C across fields.
Good Very Fine; smoothed, otherwise an impressive, medallic bronze.
Reference: RIC I-309; BMCRE-71.
Provenance: from the Euclidean Collection; acquired from DRG Coins & Antiquities, October 2011.
Die Axis: 6... | 28 Mar 2024 | Unsold | |
The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - The Euclidean Collection, Lot 150
About Mint State; a remarkable bronze, boasting great detail and a wonderful brown patina | ROMAN EMPIRE. Hadrian.
Bronze sestertius, AD 121-123. Rome.
Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right, slight drapery on shoulder. Rev: P M TR P COS III, Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and long torch; S-C across fields.
About Mint State; a remarkable bronze, boasting great detail and a wonderful brown patina.
Reference: RIC II.3-660; BMCRE-1244.
Rarity: Rare wit... | 28 Mar 2024 | 2,800 GBP | |
The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - The Euclidean Collection, Lot 211
Very Fine; rev. scrape, medallic in appearance | ROMAN EMPIRE. Antoninus Pius.
Bronze sestertius, AD 140-144. Rome.
From the 'Provincial Series'. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate and draped bust right. Rev: TIBERIS, Tiber, crowned with reeds, reclining left, resting left elbow on urn from which water flows and resting right hand on forepart of boat, on left; in left hand, a reed; SC in exergue.
Very Fine; rev. scrape, medallic in appearance.
Reference: RIC III-642b; BMCRE... | 28 Mar 2024 | 170 GBP | |
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - The Euclidean Collection, Lot 233
Good Very Fine; minor marks, splendid dark brown patina | ROMAN EMPIRE. Antoninus Pius.
Bronze sestertius, AD 156-157. Rome.
Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II, laureate bust right, slight drapery on shoulder. Rev: TR POT XX COS IIII, Securitas seated left, holding sceptre and resting left elbow on cornucopiae, which forms arm of chair; SC in exergue.
Good Very Fine; minor marks, splendid dark brown patina.
Reference: RIC III-967; BMCRE-2016.
Provenance: from the Euclidean Collection; ex B... | 28 Mar 2024 | 200 GBP | |
