| Numismatik Naumann (formerly Gitbud & Naumann) > Auction 152 | Auction date: 4 May 2025 |
| Lot number: 392 Price realized: 375 EUR (Approx. 426 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: ★ The First Non-mythological Woman on a Coin ★ PHRYGIA. Eumenea (as Fulvia). Fulvia (first wife of Mark Antony, circa 41-40 BC). Ae. Zmertorix, son of Philonides, magistrate. Obv: Winged bust of Fulvia (as Victory) right. Rev: ΦOVΛOVIANΩΝ / ZMEPTΟΡΙΓΟΣ ΦΙΛΟΝΙΔΟV. Athena standing left, holding shield and spear. RPC I 3139; BMC 21. Fulvia was the first non-mythological Roman woman to appear on a coin. Born in Tusculum, she came from a very wealthy family of recent nobility. She married first Publius Clodius Pulcher, then Gaius Scribonius Curio, and finally Mark Antony, all supporters of Julius Caesar. When Caesar died Fulvia set up court at her own home, where friends and attendants crowded in and important affairs of state were decided. Fulvia assisted Antony and followed him everywhere, even when rebellions had to be put down. Sources remember her for her political ambition and activity, and particularly for her involvement in the war of Perugia (41-40 BC) when, according to Cassius Dio, Fulvia herself brandished a sword and harangued the troops. Mark Antony never joined her in Perugia, and Fulvia chose voluntary exile in Greece with her sons, where she died. Condition: Very fine. Weight: 6.88 g. Diameter: 19 mm. Estimate: 160 EUR |  |
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| Numismatik Naumann (formerly Gitbud & Naumann) > Auction 153 | Auction date: 1 June 2025 |
| Lot number: 375 Price realized: 220 EUR (Approx. 250 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: PHRYGIA. Eumenea (as Fulvia). Fulvia (first wife of Mark Antony, circa 41-40 BC). Ae. Zmertorix, son of Philonides, magistrate. Obv: Winged bust of Fulvia (as Victory) right. Rev: ΦOVΛOVIANΩΝ / ZMEPTΟΡΙΓΟΣ ΦΙΛΟΝΙΔΟV. Athena standing left, holding shield and spear. RPC I 3139; BMC 21. Fulvia was the first non-mythological Roman woman to appear on a coin. Born in Tusculum, she came from a very wealthy family of recent nobility. She married first Publius Clodius Pulcher, then Gaius Scribonius Curio, and finally Mark Antony, all supporters of Julius Caesar. When Caesar died Fulvia set up court at her own home, where friends and attendants crowded in and important affairs of state were decided. Fulvia assisted Antony and followed him everywhere, even when rebellions had to be put down. Sources remember her for her political ambition and activity, and particularly for her involvement in the war of Perugia (41-40 BC) when, according to Cassius Dio, Fulvia herself brandished a sword and harangued the troops. Mark Antony never joined her in Perugia, and Fulvia chose voluntary exile in Greece with her sons, where she died. Condition: Very fine. Weight: 7.34 g. Diameter: 20 mm. Estimate: 50 EUR |  |
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| Classical Numismatic Group > Triton XXIX | Auction date: 13 January 2026 |
| Lot number: 474 Price realized: 2,750 USD (Approx. 2,354 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: PHRYGIA, Eumeneia (as Fulvia). Fulvia, first wife of Mark Antony. Circa 41-40 BC. Æ (19.5mm, 7.12 g, 12h). Zmertorix, the son of Philonides, magistrate. Bust of Fulvia (as Nike) right / ΦOYΛOYIANΩN ZMEPTOPΓOΣ ΦIΛΩNIΔOY, Athena advancing left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left. RPC I 3139; BMC 21; SNG Copenhagen –; CRI p. 83 (this coin illustrated). Dark brown patina, minor marks. Near EF. From the Barry N. Rightman Collection. Ex Spink 65 (5 October 1988), lot 144. Fulvia married Mark Antony in 44 BC, and became an outspoken defender of his interests in Rome while he campaigned in the East. The city of Eumeneia was re-named Fulvia in her honor by Antony's partisans. By 40 BC Fulvia's strident attacks on Octavian caused a great deal of trouble of Antony, who upbraided her for antagonizing Octavian, with whom he was trying to maintain a semblance of cordial relations. Fulvia died at Sicyon shortly thereafter. Sometime afterward these coins struck at "Fulviana" had their ethnic scratched off, and two countermarks were applied: one may be resolved as Eumeneia; the other as Philonidos, although the magistrate Zmertorix himself has been suggested). These countermarks suggest that, rather than melting down the coinage of Fulvia and striking new coins, a more expeditious solution was required to keep needed currency in circulation. Estimate: 1000 USD |  |
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| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 40 | Auction date: 14 March 2026 |
| Lot number: 1287 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot  | |
| Lot description: Mark Antony and Octavia, 40-35 BC. Sestertius (Bronze, 33 mm, 29.39 g, 9 h), 'Fleet coinage', uncertain mint in Syria, with L. Calpurnius Bibulus, 38-37 BC. [M•ANT•IMP•TER•COS•DES•ITER•ET•TER•III•VIR•R•P•C] Bare head of Mark Antony, on the left, facing draped bust of Octavia, on the right. Rev. L•BIBVLVS•[M•F•PR•DESIG] Mark Antony and Octavia riding a quadriga of hippocamps to right; to left, HS; below, Δ and astragalus. Amandry, Bronze I, Series I A. CRI 273. RPC I 4088.6 (this coin). Sydenham 1255. Very rare and with a very attractive reverse. Pierced and with minor traces of corrosion, otherwise, good fine. From the collection of Roman Imperatorial coins of Martinus J. L. Janssen, Leu Web Auction 33, 15 March 2025, 1995, ex Grün 86, 16 May 2023, 384 and Numismatica Ars Classica 59, 4 April 2011, 858. The 'Fleet Coinage' of Mark Antony with L. Calpurnius Bibulus is of the highest rarity, with only four examples appearing on the market in the past four decades. Together with lot 1994 above, our offering represents two of the four known examples to have appeared on the market. This underscores the significance of the Janssen Collection, providing a rare opportunity to acquire an important piece of this extraordinarily rare issue. The 'Fleet Coinage' of Mark Antony was struck between 38 and 36 BC at various mints, with all types featuring nautical themes and listing an admiral of the fleet. The denominations, although indicated by Greek numerals, correspond to the Roman system of sestertius, dupondius, and as. The use of Greek numerals reflects the coins' minting in the eastern provinces and their intended local circulation. The 'Fleet Coinage' likely began after Antony and Octavian signed the Pact of Tarentum, renewing their partnership as Triumvirs. Octavia, Antony's wife and Octavian's sister, played a pivotal role in the negotiations between her husband and brother, which is reflected in her prominent appearance on the coinage, sharing the obverse with her husband. This lot can be shipped to a US address. Starting price: 500 CHF |  |
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| Tauler & Fau > Auction 166 | Auction date: 11 December 2025 |
| Lot number: 40 Price realized: 1,900 EUR (Approx. 2,234 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Claudius I and Agrippina II. Denarius. 50-51 AD. Rome. (Ric-I 81). (Bmcre-75). (Rsc-4). Anv.: TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM P M TRIB POT P P, laureate head of Claudius I to right. Rev.: AGRIPPINAE AVGVSTAE, draped bust of Agrippina II to right, wearing crown of corn ears, her hair in long plait behind. Ag. 3,65 g. Ligera pátina. Leyendas completas. Muy rara. Ex Oslo Myntgalleri 14, (13/052018), lote 873. This coin, one of the few Roman issues to depict an empress with her own name, features Agrippina II, wife of Claudius I, with the title Agrippinae Augustae. Her image follows the conventions of her official portrait, but it is notable for the inclusion of a crown of wheat ears, an attribute that associates her with the goddess Ceres, symbolizing fertility and the protection of the household. This iconography reinforces her role as the ideal empress and guarantor of dynastic continuity. The issuance of this coin was part of a series of five new types aimed at legitimizing Agrippina's position following her controversial marriage to Claudius and her elevation to the rank of Augusta. The union between uncle and niece was widely disapproved of in Roman society, so the coin's iconography sought to consolidate her public image. However, more than a marriage of love, this was a strategic move for power on Agrippina's part. Shortly after her rise, she began eliminating those she saw as threats within the imperial court. Among her first maneuvers, she accused her rival Lollia Paulina of black magic, annulled Claudia Octavia's engagement to secure her son Nero's marriage, and ordered the assassination of Lucius Junius Silanus Torquatus' older brother to prevent any retaliation. This coin, therefore, is not only a numismatic testimony to Agrippina's rise but also a reflection of the imperial propaganda used to reinforce her legitimacy and influence in Roman politics. Choice VF/Almost XF. Est...3500,00. Spanish description: Claudio I y Agripina II. Denario. 50-51 d.C. Roma. (Ric-I 81). (Bmcre-75). (Rsc-4). Anv.: TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM P M TRIB POT P P. Cabeza laureada de Claudio I a la derecha. Rev.: AGRIPPINAE AVGVSTAE. Busto drapeado de Agrippina II a la derecha, vistiendo corona de espigas y el pelo recogido en una larga trenza por detrás. Ag. 3,65 g. Ligera pátina. Leyendas completas. Muy rara. Ex Oslo Myntgalleri 14, (13/052018), lote 873. Esta moneda, una de las pocas emisiones romanas que presentan a una emperatriz con su propio nombre, representa a Agripina II, esposa de Claudio I, con el título Agrippinae Augustae. Su imagen sigue los cánones de su retrato oficial, pero destaca por la inclusión de una corona de espigas de trigo, un atributo que la asocia con la diosa Ceres, símbolo de fertilidad y protección del hogar, reforzando así su papel como emperatriz ideal y garante de la continuidad dinástica. La emisión de esta moneda formaba parte de una serie de cinco nuevos tipos destinados a legitimar su posición tras su controvertido matrimonio con Claudio y su elevación al rango de Augusta. La unión entre tío y sobrina fue mal vista en la sociedad romana, por lo que la iconografía de la moneda buscaba consolidar su imagen pública. Sin embargo, más que un matrimonio por amor, este fue un movimiento estratégico de poder por parte de Agripina. Poco después de su ascenso, comenzó a eliminar a quienes consideraba amenazas dentro de la corte imperial. Entre sus primeras maniobras, acusó a su rival Lollia Paulina de magia negra, anuló el compromiso de Claudia Octavia para favorecer a su hijo Nerón y ordenó el asesinato del hermano mayor de Lucio Junio Silano Torcuato, evitando así posibles represalias. Esta moneda, por tanto, no solo es un testimonio numismático del ascenso de Agripina, sino también un reflejo de la propaganda imperial utilizada para reforzar su legitimidad y su influencia en la política romana. MBC+/EBC-. Est...3500,00. |  |
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| Numismatik Naumann (formerly Gitbud & Naumann) > Auction 156 | Auction date: 7 September 2025 |
| Lot number: 710 Price realized: 1,300 EUR (Approx. 1,526 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: VALENS (364-378). GOLD Solidus. Antioch. Obv: D N VALENS PER F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE / ANTΔ (star). Valens standing facing, head right, holding labarum with cross and victoriola. RIC 2d.xxix; Depeyrot 27/3. Flavius Julius Valens was the younger brother of Valentinian I. After serving as protector domesticus (personal guard) of Julian II and Jovian, he immediately became emperor of the East in 364 thanks to his brother who was already Augustus of the West, although the two differed in faith. Valens in fact was an Arian, while Valentinian was a Nicene Christian. The first problem was presented by the usurper Procopius, comes of Antioch, who proclaimed himself Augustus of the East in 365. Valens defeated him, sentenced him to death and struck with damnatio memoriae. He later faced the Visigoths and a second conspiracy, hatched by Theodore of Antioch. In 374 Valens celebrated the decennalia and became Maximus Augustus in 375 on the death of his brother, after which he organized an expedition against the Persians that proved unsuccessful, forcing him to sign an unfavorable peace. Another problem was the confluence of Ostrogoths and Visigoths into Roman territory across the Danube because of the advance of the Huns. The Romans were forced to accept them, but this integration was not easy; the Visigoths felt oppressed and exploited as a labor-power, resulting in an insurrection. Valens, considered a general of little ability by his contemporaries, was thus induced to recruit Goth mercenaries, with the risk that they would end up allied with his enemies. In fact, a large contingent of Visigoths, Ostrogoths, Huns, and Alamanni joined forces to fight the Romans and achieved a decisive victory at Hadrianopolis (Thrace) in 378. The tremendous defeat was caused by Gratian, who was meanwhile on the Western throne and did not arrive in time with his troops. Valens died in the battle but the Goths failed to conquer Constantinople. According to Ambrose, bishop of Mediolanum, the defeat at Hadrianopolis heralded the fall of the empire and the end of the world. Condition: Extremely fine. Weight: 4.41 g. Diameter: 22 mm. Estimate: 500 EUR |  |
