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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61636 | Auction date: 10 August 2026 |
| Lot number: 21203 Price realized: 160 USD (Approx. 138 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients ARABIA. Philippopolis. Divus Julius Marinus (d. AD 246/7). AE (29mm, 12.47 gm, 11h). NGC VG 4/5 - 2/5. AD 247-249. ΘEΩ-MAPINΩ, bare head of Julius Marinus right, slight drapery visible on far shoulder, supported on wings of eagle standing right / ΦIΛIΠΠOΠOΛITΩN KOΛΩNIAΣ, Roma seated on shield left, patera in outstretched right hand, grounded spear in left hand; S-C across fields. RPC VIII online unassigned 2417. From the Eyeappealing Collection. Little is known about Julius Marinus, father of Philip I. He lived in the Roman province of Philippopolis and would be deified upon his death by his son to help legitimize Philip's own reign. www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-provincial/arabia-philippopolis-divus-julius-marinus-d-ad-246-7-ae-29mm-1247-gm-11h-ngc-vg-4-5-2-5/p/61636-11063.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61636-08102026 HID02906262019 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Certification number: NGC 2136150001 |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61635 | Auction date: 28 July 2026 |
| Lot number: 23322 Price realized: 460 USD (Approx. 404 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients PROVINCE OF ASIA. Uncertain Mint. Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AE (25mm, 11.51 gm, 1h). NGC XF 4/5 - 3/5. Ca. 25 BC. CAESAR, bare head of Augustus right; dotted border / AVGVSTVS, laurel wreath, base ties upright; all within dotted border. RPC I (uncertain Syrian) 4100. Born on 23 September 63 BC into a wealthy plebeian family, Augustus, originally Gaius Octavius, was the grandnephew and posthumously adopted son of Julius Caesar. This inheritance set him on a collision course with Rome's political elite, leading to the formation of the Second Triumvirate with Marc Antony and Marcus Aemilius Lepidus. Their initial unity against Caesar's assassins eventually gave way to conflict, from which Augustus emerged as Rome's first true emperor after victories in key battles like Philippi and Actium. In 27 BC, he was honored with the title "Augustus" by the Senate, signaling the start of his reign and the Pax Romana, a golden era of peace, prosperity, and cultural flourishing that lasted over two centuries. Augustus' rule saw significant military, administrative, and cultural reforms that stabilized and enriched the empire. He established a standing army, including the Praetorian Guard, reorganized Rome's provinces, and became a patron of the arts, fostering the careers of poets like Virgil and Horace and commissioning monumental buildings that reshaped Rome. His savvy use of coinage to communicate his achievements and vision helped solidify his power and legacy. Augustus died in AD 14, he left behind a transformed Rome. Through Suetonius's "The Twelve Caesars" and his own "Res Gestae Divi Augusti," we glimpse the life and achievements of a ruler who balanced autocracy with republican ideals, setting a precedent for future emperors and leaving an indelible mark on Roman history. www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-provincial/province-of-asia-uncertain-mint-augustus-27-bc-ad-14-ae-25mm-1151-gm-1h-ngc-xf-4-5-3-5/p/61635-39002.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61635-07282026 HID02906262019 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Certification number: NGC 8569415019 |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61636 | Auction date: 10 August 2026 |
| Lot number: 21243 Price realized: 180 USD (Approx. 156 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients JUDAEA. Raphia. Philip II, as Caesar (AD 247-249). AE (21mm, 13.79 gm, 1h). NGC Fine 3/5 - 3/5, repatinated. Dated Year 304 (AD 244/245). Κ ΙΟΥΛΙΟΝ-ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΝ, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Philip II right, seen from behind / ΡΑΦΙΑ-ΔΤ, Leto seated left, grounded scepter in left hand, hand on head of Apollo standing facing before, head right, Artemis standing facing behind, head right, drawing arrow from quiver with right hand, bow in outstretched left. RPC VIII online unassigned 2454. From the Eyeappealing Collection. Son of Philip I, Philip II was appointed Caesar at just seven years old in AD 244 and then Augustus in AD 247. Unfortunately, he died when he was only twelve when his father was killed by Decius' army in AD 249. His death is debated, historians arguing he was killed either on the field alongside his father or back in Rome by the Praetorian Guard. www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/judaea/judaea-raphia-philip-ii-as-caesar-ad-247-249-ae-21mm-1379-gm-1h-ngc-fine-3-5-3-5-repatinated/p/61636-11016.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61636-08102026 HID02906262019 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Certification number: NGC 6830167043 |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61644 | Auction date: 20 July 2026 |
| Lot number: 21381 Price realized: 200 USD (Approx. 175 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients DECAPOLIS. Antioch ad Hippum. Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180), and Lucius Verus (AD 161-169). AE (24mm, 9.87 gm, 1h). NGC Fine 5/5 - 3/5. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ Μ ΑΥΡ-ΑΝΤωΝΕΙΝΟϹ, laureate head of Marcus Aurelius right, slight drapery visible on far shoulder / ΑΝΤ-ΙΟ Τω ΠΡ ΙΠ ΤΗϹ ΙΕΡ Κ ΑϹΥΛΟΥ, turreted Tyche standing facing, head left, cornucopia cradles ibn left arm, bridle of horse standing left in right hand. RPC IV.3 Online Temporary 6567. From the Eyeappealing Collection. Originally given the name Marcus Annius Verus, the future Marcus Aurelius was born in AD 121 into a patrician family of Spanish origin. Gaining the favor of Emperor Hadrian early on, he was educated at the Imperial court and adopted by Antoninus Pius at 17, alongside Lucius Verus, as part of Hadrian's succession plan. Upon Antoninus Pius's ascension to the throne in AD 138, Marcus was elevated to Caesar, marking the start of his prominent role in governance. As emperor, Marcus Aurelius navigated the Roman Empire through numerous military conflicts, including the Marcomannic Wars, and faced a devastating plague that significantly impacted the Roman population. His tenure is notably marked by his Stoic philosophy, as captured in his work "Meditations," which remains influential. Despite the lack of military training, his leadership during these tumultuous times reflected a deep commitment to his duties and philosophical principles. Marcus Aurelius died in AD 180, leaving a legacy as a philosopher-king, revered for his wisdom and the stoic fortitude with which he governed the Roman Empire. www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-provincial/decapolis-antioch-ad-hippum-marcus-aurelius-ad-161-180-and-lucius-verus-ad-161-169-ae-24mm-987-gm-1h-ngc-fine-5-5-3-5/p/61644-11082.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61644-07202026 HID02906262019 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Certification number: NGC 2106359030 |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61636 | Auction date: 10 August 2026 |
| Lot number: 21169 Price realized: 240 USD (Approx. 208 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients DECAPOLIS. Antioch ad Hippum. Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180). AE (25mm, 10.19 gm 1h). NGC Fine 5/5 - 3/5, repatinated. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙC Μ ΑΥΡ-ΑΝΤωΝΕΙΝΟC, laureate head of Marcus Aurelius right, slight drapery visible on far shoulder / ΑΝΤ-ΙΟ Τω ΠΡ ΙΠ ΤΗC ΙΕΡ Κ ΑCΥΛΟΥ, turreted Tyche standing facing, head left, cornucopia cradled in left arm, bridle in outstretched right hand of horse standing left behind. RPC IV.3 online temporary 6567. From the Eyeappealing Collection. Originally given the name Marcus Annius Verus, the future Marcus Aurelius was born in AD 121 into a patrician family of Spanish origin. Gaining the favor of Emperor Hadrian early on, he was educated at the Imperial court and adopted by Antoninus Pius at 17, alongside Lucius Verus, as part of Hadrian's succession plan. Upon Antoninus Pius's ascension to the throne in AD 138, Marcus was elevated to Caesar, marking the start of his prominent role in governance. As emperor, Marcus Aurelius navigated the Roman Empire through numerous military conflicts, including the Marcomannic Wars, and faced a devastating plague that significantly impacted the Roman population. His tenure is notably marked by his Stoic philosophy, as captured in his work "Meditations," which remains influential. Despite the lack of military training, his leadership during these tumultuous times reflected a deep commitment to his duties and philosophical principles. Marcus Aurelius died in AD 180, leaving a legacy as a philosopher-king, revered for his wisdom and the stoic fortitude with which he governed the Roman Empire. www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-provincial/decapolis-antioch-ad-hippum-marcus-aurelius-ad-161-180-ae-25mm-1019-gm-1h-ngc-fine-5-5-3-5-repatinated/p/61636-11015.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61636-08102026 HID02906262019 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Certification number: NGC 6828419014 |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61636 | Auction date: 10 August 2026 |
| Lot number: 21244 Price realized: 80 USD (Approx. 69 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients JUDAEA. Tiberias. Trajan (AD 98-117). AE (27mm, 14.32 gm, 11h). NGC Choice Fine 4/5 - 3/5, scratches. Dated Year 81 (AD 99/100). ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙC ΝЄΡ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟC CЄΒ ΓЄΡΜ, laureate head of Trajan right, aegis on far shoulder / ΤΙΒЄΡΙЄω-Ν Τ ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟ, Tyche standing facing, head left, right foot on prow, right hand on rudder, cornucopia cradled in left arm; ЄΤ-ΑΠ across fields. RPC III 3923. From the Eyeappealing Collection. Marcus Ulpius Trajanus, better known as Trajan, carved his name in history as one of ancient Rome's most illustrious emperors, renowned for his military prowess and strategic brilliance. Born the son of a prominent Roman senator under the reign of Vespasian, Trajan followed his father's career in provincial military administration. Having just received the title Germanicus from his exploits at the Germanic frontier, Trajan ascended to power in AD 98 with the death of the elderly Emperor Nerva. Under Trajan the Roman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent, encompassing vast swathes of land across Europe, Asia, and Africa. His military campaigns, particularly the Dacian Wars, secured valuable resources and strategic advantages for the empire. Trajan's conquests also extended into the Middle East, where he captured territories such as Armenia and Mesopotamia, further consolidating Roman influence in the region. Beyond his military achievements, Trajan was renowned for his benevolent governance and commitment to public welfare. He implemented extensive building projects, including the construction of roads, bridges, and aqueducts, which facilitated trade and communication throughout the empire, while also completing iconic landmarks such as Trajan's Column and Trajan's Forum in Rome, showcasing his enduring legacy as a patron of architecture and urban development. Trajan's reign is remembered as achieving the heights of the golden age of the Roman Empire, characterized by stability, prosperity, and imperial expansion. The Senate conferred onto him the title of "Best" (Optimus) and future emperors would be inaugurated with the phrase that they be "luckier than Augustus, better than Trajan" (Felicior Augusto, melior Traiano). www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-provincial/judaea-tiberias-trajan-ad-98-117-ae-27mm-1432-gm-11h-ngc-choice-fine-4-5-3-5-scratches/p/61636-11123.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61636-08102026 HID02906262019 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Certification number: NGC 2106359026 |  |
