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Jean Elsen & ses Fils S.A. - Auction 151, Lot 359
LIVIE (†29), femme d''Auguste, AE sesterce, 22-23, Rome. Frappé sous Tibère. D/ Carpentum tiré par deux mules. Au-dessus, S·P·Q·R·/ IVLIAE/ AVGVST. R/ TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST PM TR POT XXIIII Au centre, S·C. BMC 130, 76; RIC 51. 26,48g Les champs polis. Point de corrosion au revers. Patine vert foncé.
Très Beau
Very Fine
Estimate: 750 EUR... | 10 Jun 2022 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 131, Lot 26
Nerva augustus, 97 – 98
Sestertius 97, Æ 28.36 g. IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P Laureate head r. Rev. VEHICVLATIONE ITALIAE REMISSA Two mules grazing in opposite directions; behind, shafts and harness. In exergue, S C. C 143. BMC 119. Kent-Hirmer pl. 74, 255. RIC 93. CBN 108.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for this difficult and fascinating issue, among the
finest specimens known. A magnificent portrait of fine style and a lovely dark green
patina. An unobtrusive ... | 30 May 2022 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 132, Lot 201
Messana
Tetradrachm circa 425-421, AR 17.31 g. Biga of mules driven r. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; above, Nike flying r. to crown the mules. In exergue, olive twig with berry. Rev. ΜΕΣ – Σ – Α – N – ΙΟ – Ν Hare springing r.; below, dolphin swimming r. Jameson 649 (these dies). SNG Lloyd 1093 (these dies). SNG ANS 357 (these dies). Caccamo Caltabiano 493.
Virtually as struck and almost FdcδδδδδδFrom a private Swiss collection and notarized as being in Switzerland prior t... | 30 May 2022 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 132, Lot 202
Messana
Tetradrachm circa 425-421, AR 17.34 g. Biga of mules driven r.; above Nike flying r. to crown mules. In exergue, two dolphins snout to snout. Rev. ME – Σ – Σ – AN – IO – N Hare leaping r.; below, dolphin r. SNG Lloyd 1092. SNG ANS 361 (this obverse die). Caccamo Caltabiano 500.
Perfectly struck and centred on a full flan and with a light tone. Good extremely fine
Ex Nomos Fixed price list winter-sping 2010, 15 and Triton XXI sale, 2018, 342 sales.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 132, Lot 203
Messana
Tetradrachm circa 420-413, AR 17.50 g. ΜΕΣΣΑN – [A] Biga of mules driven l. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; in exergue, two dolphins swimming snout to snout. Rev. ME – Σ – Σ – ANI – ON retrograde Hare springing r.; below, grasshopper eating grape cluster with tendrils. Rizzo pl. XXVI, 6 (these dies). SNG Copenhagen 402 (these dies). SNG Ashmolean 1847 (these dies). Caccamo Caltabiano 512.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly among the f... | 30 May 2022 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 132, Lot 204
Messana
Tetradrachm circa 412-408, AR 16.91 g. Biga of mules driven l. by nymph Messana; above, Nike flying r. to crown the nymph. In exergue, two dolphins, snout to snout. Rev. ΜΕΣΣΑ – Ν – Ι – Ο – Ν Hare running l.; below, head of Pan l. SNG Ashmolean 1848 (these dies). Boston 293 (these dies). Caltabiano 606.
Very rare and in unusually fine condition for the issue. Lovely
iridescent tone and about extremely fine
Ex Beaussant Lefèvre 11, October 2011, 14 and NAC 114, 2019, 58 sales. Privat... | 30 May 2022 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 132, Lot 242
Macedonia, Mende
Tetradrachm circa 423, AR 16.90 g. Elderly Dionysus, wearing ivy wreath and himation, reclining on mule's back l., holding cantharus with r. hand and resting l. on the animal's side. In exergue, caduceus. Rev. ΜΕΝ – ΔΑ – Ι[Ο] – Ν around linear square containing vine with four bunches of grapes; all within incuse square. SNG ANS 350 (these dies). Jameson 1965 (these dies). Gulbenkian 412. Gillet 762 (this coin). Noe, Mende 93.
Very rare. A very attractive specimen of t... | 30 May 2022 | Upcoming
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Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 97, Lot 473
Seleukid Empire, Seleukos II Kallinikos AR Mule Drachm. Contemporary imitation(?), circa 246-226 BC. Helmeted head of Athena to right / Apollo Delphios standing to left, testing arrow and leaning on tall tripod; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to right, ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ to left, uncertain controls. For possible prototypes, cf. SC 832; HGC 9, 306-8 and 310. 3.33g, 16mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine; somewhat corroded.
The silver coinage of Seleukos II Kallinikos depicting Athena on the obverse is usually coupled with a reverse depi... | 26 May 2022 | Upcoming
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Nomos AG - Auction 24, Lot 22
SICILY. Messana. Circa 425-421 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26.00 mm, 17.06 g, 2 h). The nymph Messana, wearing long chiton and holding whip in her right hand and the reins in both, driving biga of mules walking to right; above, Nike flying to right with a wreath to crown the mules; in the exergue, two opposed dolphins. Rev. ΜΕΣ-Σ-ΑΝΙ-Ο-Ν Hare springing to right; below, dolphin swimming to right. Caltabiano 499 (D202'/R207). SNG ANS 361 (same dies). SNG Ashmolean 1844 (same dies). Well centered, a... | 22 May 2022 | To Be
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Nomos AG - Auction 24, Lot 23
SICILY. Messana. Circa 412-408 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26.0 mm, 16.98 g, 1 h). The nymph Messana, wearing chiton, standing left and holding a goad with her right hand and the the reins in both, driving biga of mules walking to left; above, Nike flying right to crown Messana; in exergue, two opposed dolphins. Rev. ΜΕΣΣ-ΑΝ-ΙΟΝ Hare springing to right; below, head of youthful Pan to right, with curly hair and with a tiny horn over his forehead. Basel 367 (same dies). Caltabiano 611.7 (D219/R240... | 22 May 2022 | To Be
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 516, Lot 626
Crispus. Caesar, AD 316-326. Æ Follis (19mm, 3.17 g, 6h). PRINCIPIA IVVENTVTIS Type. Londinium (London) mint. Struck AD 317-318. Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Crispus standing right, cloak spread, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left; (crescent)|–//PLN. RIC VII –; C&T 8.11.020 (this coin cited and illustrated). Brown patina, some roughness. Good VF. Very rare.
From the Paul DiMarzio Collection, purchased from Zach Beasley (Beast Coins), 12 September 2007.
From Zach... | 18 May 2022 | 300 USD | |
Heritage Auctions Europe / MPO Auctions - Auction 74, Lot 3096
Livia (57 BC- 29 AD) - AE Sestertius (Rome AD 22-23, 24.26 g) – S P Q R IVLIAE AVGVST, carpentum drawn right by two mules / TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXIIII around large S C (RIC Tiberius 51, BMCRE Tiberius 76) – F+
Starting price: 100 EUR... | 16 May 2022 | 190 EUR | |
Heritage Auctions Europe / MPO Auctions - Auction 74, Lot 3117
Agrippina Senior (37-41 AD) - AE Sestertius (Rome, struck under Caligula AD 37-41, 26.38 g) - AGRIPPINA M F MAT C CAESARIS AVGVSTI draped bust right / S P Q R MEMORIAE AGRIPPINAE, carpentum drawn left by two mules (RIC 55, BMCRE 81) - VF-
Starting price: 100 EUR... | 16 May 2022 | 300 EUR | |
Heritage Auctions Europe / MPO Auctions - Auction 74, Lot 3170
Nerva (96-98) - AE Sestertius (Rome AD 97, 25.16 g) – IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, bare bust right / VEHICVLATIONE ITALIAE REMISSA, two mules grazing in opposite directions, two-wheeled cart in background with shaft and harnesses tipped up, S C in exergue (RIC 93, BMCRE 119) – F+
Starting price: 75 EUR... | 16 May 2022 | 160 EUR | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 12, Lot 1027
Julia Augusta (Livia), Augusta, 14-29. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 33 mm, 27.30 g, 2 h), Rome, struck under Tiberius, 22-23. S P Q R / IVLIAE / AVGVST Two mules drawing ornamented carpentum to right. Rev. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXIIII around large S C. BMC 76. CBN 55. Cohen 6. RIC 51. Minor smoothing, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang.
Estimate: 500 CHF... | 15 May 2022 | 1,100 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 11, Lot 28
SICILY. Messana. 450-446 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 30 mm, 17.44 g, 7 h). Charioteer, holding kentron in his right hand and reins in his left, driving biga of mules to right; above, Nike flying right to crown the mules; in exergue, olive leaf. Rev. MEƧƧA-NIOИ Hare springing to right. Caltabiano 352.14 (this coin, D156/R145). Randazzo 181-2 (same dies). SNG München 646 (same dies). Lightly toned and struck on a broad, oval flan. The obverse somewhat double struck, otherwise, good very fine.
Ex... | 14 May 2022 | 4,000 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 11, Lot 29
SICILY. Messana. 420-413 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 17.40 g, 2 h). The nymph Messana, wearing long chiton and holding kentron in her left hand and reins in both, driving biga of mules to right; in exergue, two dolphins swimming toward each other. Rev. MEΣΣA-NI-O-N Hare springing to right; below, cockle shell. Caltabiano 510 (D204/R210). Rare with this symbol. A beautifully toned and perfectly centered piece. Struck from a somewhat worn obverse die, otherwise, about extremely fine.
Ex E... | 14 May 2022 | 9,500 CHF | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 120, Lot 58
SICILY, Messana. 412-408 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 17.22 g, 7h). Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in both, driving slow biga of mules left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath held in right hand and fillet in left; in exergue, two dolphins confronted / Hare springing right; below, youthful head of Pan right; MEΣΣ-AN-IΩN around. Caltabiano Series XVA, 611.5 (D219/R240) = Davis 39 (this coin); HGC 2, 795; SNG Ashmolean 1849 (same dies); SNG Lloyd 1100 (sa... | 11 May 2022 | 10,000 USD | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 73, Lot 428
In the name of Livia, wife of Augustus Sestertius Rome circa 22-23, Æ 35.00 mm., 23.36 g.
Carpentum with ornamented sides drawn r. by two mules. Rev. Legend around S C. C Livia 6. RIC Tiberius 51.
Surface somewhat corroded, otherwise Very fine
Starting price: 50 GBP... | 8 May 2022 | Unsold | |
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Aquila Numismatics - Auction 2, Lot 973
Byzantine lead seal. (6th century)
Sergios chartularios
Obv: Mule walking l.; above, monogram: ΧΑ Wreath border.
Rev: Monogram of Sergios: Σεργίου. Wreath border.
(10.2g 23mm Diameter)
A similar specimen of this very rare seal is Zacos 1387. For the monogram of Sergios, Feind 583.
Starting price: 10 EUR... | 7 May 2022 | Unsold | |
Oslo Myntgalleri AS - Auction 30, Lot 740
Agrippina Senior. Died AD 33. Æ sestertius (26,60 g). Rome mint. Struck under Gaius (Caligula), AD 37-41. AGRIPPINA•M•F•MAT•C•CAESARIS AVGVSTI, Draped bust of Agrippina Senior right, her hair in ringlets and tied into a loopet plait at back / S•P•Q•R / MEMORIAE / AGRIPPINAE, Decorated funerary carpentum drawn by two mules left, the side ornamented, the cover supported by two standing figures. Repatinated and very gentle smoothing of some red encrustations. Well-struck and with incredible deta... | 7 May 2022 | 60,000 NOK | |
Oslo Myntgalleri AS - Auction 28, Lot 274
Agrippina Senior, wife of Germanicus, mother of Gaius (Caligula). Died AD 33. Æ sestertius (27,67 g). Rome mint, struck underCaligula, AD 37-41. AGRIPPINA•M•F•MAT•C•CAESARIS AVGVSTI, Draped bust right, hair drawn back into single looped plait at back / S•P•Q•R / MEMORIAE / AGRIPPINAE, Ornamented carpentum drawn by two mules to left. Minor corrosion in fields. Chocolate-brown patina. RIC I 55 (Gaius), BN 128 (Gaius), Ex Oslo Mynthandel, auction 67, 26.11.2011, lot 1570 Grade: 1+
Starting price... | 6 May 2022 | Unsold | |
Oslo Myntgalleri AS - Auction 28, Lot 275
Agrippina Senior, wife of Germanicus, mother of Gaius (Caligula). Died AD 33. Æ sestertius (27,12 g). Rome mint, struck under Caligula, AD 37-41. AGRIPPINA•M•F•MAT•C•CAESARIS AVGVSTI, Draped bust right, hair drawn back into single looped plait at back / S•P•Q•R / MEMORIAE / AGRIPPINAE, Ornamented carpentum drawn by two mules to left. Minor smoothing in fields. Beautiful dark-green glossy patina with areas of brown. RIC I 55 (Gaius), BN 128 (Gaius), Ex Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, auct... | 6 May 2022 | 25,000 NOK | |
Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 219, Lot 85
Sicily, Messana. Tetradrachm; Sicily, Messana; c. 412-408 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.76g. Caltabiano-599 (D215/R231), SNG Lockett-833. Obv: Biga of mules l. Rx: Hare running r. Ex CNG E500, 22 September 2021, lot 65. Ex CNG 49, 17 March 1999, lot 120.. gVF
Estimate: 1750 USD... | 5 May 2022 | To Be
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Bertolami Fine Arts - ACR Auctions - Auction 109, Lot 78
Sicily, Messana, Tetradrachm, ca. 480-478 BC; AR (g 17,11; mm 24; h 6); Biga of mules driven r. by charioteer, holding reins, Rv. Hare springing r.; around, MESSE - NI - O - N. HGC 2, -; Caltabiano II A, 27 or 29.
Rare. Cabinet tone; about extremely fine.
Starting price: 300 EUR... | 4 May 2022 | 4,200 EUR | |
Bertolami Fine Arts - ACR Auctions - Auction 109, Lot 487
Agrippina Senior, wife of Germanicus and mother of Caligula, Sestertius struck under Gaius, Rome, ca. AD 37-41; AE (g 28,91; mm 35; h 7); AGRIPPINA M F MAT C CAESARIS AVGVSTI, draped bust r., hair falling in long plait at the back, Rv. S P Q R / MEMORIAE / AGRIPPINAE, Carpentum drawn by two mules l.; the cover supported by figures, and with ornamented side. RIC 55; C 1.
Fine and expressive portrait, well centered specimen struck in high relief; green patina; good extremely fine.
Starting pric... | 4 May 2022 | 9,000 EUR | |
Bertolami Fine Arts - ACR Auctions - Auction 109, Lot 488
Agrippina Senior, wife of Germanicus and mother of Caligula, Sestertius struck under Gaius, Rome, ca. AD 37-41; AE (g 29,88; mm 34; h 7); AGRIPPINA M F MAT C CAESARIS AVGVSTI, draped bust r., hair falling in long plait at the back, Rv. S P Q R / MEMORIAE / AGRIPPINAE, Carpentum drawn by two mules l.; the cover supported by figures, and with ornamented side. RIC 55; C 1.
Expressive portrait, well centered specimen; riverine patina; about extremely fine.
Starting price: 800 EUR... | 4 May 2022 | 3,600 EUR | |
Bertolami Fine Arts - ACR Auctions - Auction 109, Lot 528
Nerva (96-98), Sestertius, Rome, AD 97; AE (g 23,86; mm 33; h 6); IMP NERVA CAES AVG - P M TR P COS III P P, laureate head r., Rv. VEHICVLATIONE ITALIAE REMISSA, two mules grazing in opposite directions; behind, shafts and harness; in ex. S C. RIC 93; C 143.
Very rare. Green tone; about extremely fine.
Starting price: 900 EUR... | 4 May 2022 | 2,200 EUR | |
Myntauktioner i Sverige AB - Auction 40, Lot 730
GREEK COINS.
SICILY. MESSANA (480-461 B.C.). AR tetradrachm. Biga of mules driven right by bearded charioteer; olive-leaf in exergue)(MESSENION; Hare bounding right. SG1 842. 16,94 g.
Quality: 1?/1 (VG/F)
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Starting price: 1500 SEK... | 30 Apr 2022 | 1,600 SEK | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 95, Lot 987
Trajan AR Denarius. Rome, AD 112-114. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, laureate bust to right, slight drapery on far shoulder / S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, female figure (personification of Via Traiana) reclining to left, head turned back, resting on rock and holding wheel and branch; VIA TRAIANA in exergue. RIC II 266; BMCRE 487; Woytek 398b; RSC 648. 2.69g, 19mm, 7h.
Very Fine; some delamination to obv.; pleasant toning.
Ex Z. P. Collection, Austria, Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale ... | 13 Apr 2022 | 72 GBP | |
Tauler & Fau - Auction 107, Lot 1023
Sicily. Messana. Tetradrachm. 450-420 BC. (Sng Ans-343). (Dewing-643 similar). Anv.: Charioteer, holding reins in his right hand and kentron in his left, driving biga of mules to right; above, Nike flying right to crown the mules; in exergue, olive leaf. Rev.: MEΣΣA-ИOIИ Hare springing right; below, olive spray. Ag. 17,12 g. Rough. Rare. VF/Choice VF. Est...1500,00.
Spanish description: Sicilia. Messana. Tetradracma. 450-420 a.C. (Sng Ans-343). (Dewing-643 similar). Anv.: Auriga, con las rie... | 30 Mar 2022 | 1,100 EUR | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 129, Lot 3607
ANCIENT ROMAN AE ISSUES, including Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), AE as, Rome mint, issued 100, (12.62 g), obv. laureate head of Trajan to right, rev. Victory standing to left, holding palm branch and shield, (S.3242, RIC 417, cf.C.628, BMC 740) (illustrated); anotgher similar, (13.20 g), (RIC 395); Domitian, as Caesar under Vespasian, AE As, issued 73-74 A.D., (9.08 g), obv. laureate head right, rev. Victory walking right, holding palm, and crowning standard with wreath, (possible mule with Vespasian... | 29 Mar 2022 | 150 AUD | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - Auction XXIII, Lot 158
Kingdom of Macedon, Philip II AR Drachm. Amphipolis, struck under Antipater or Polyperchon (for Philip III and Alexander IV), circa 320/19-317 BC. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress / Youth on horseback to right, holding reins and long palm branch; grain ear below horse, ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ around, Π below foreleg. Troxell, Studies, Group 8, 388 = Le Rider, Monnayage pl. 7, 22 = SNG Lewis 500 (same dies); Le Rider -; SNG ANS -; SNG München -; SNG Alpha Bank -; HGC 3.1 -. 4.06g, 12mm, ... | 24 Mar 2022 | 2,600 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - Auction XXIII, Lot 455
Indo-Greek Kingdom, Lysias Aniketos AR Tetradrachm. Uncertain mint, circa 130-125 BC. Diademed and draped bust to right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear; all within bead-and-reel border / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΙΚΗΤΟΥ ΛΥΣΙΟΥ, Herakles standing facing, crowning himself and holding club, palm, and lion's skin; monogram to left. Unpublished in the standard references. 14.79g, 35mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine. Unique, unpublished and of considerable numismatic and historical importance.
Fr... | 24 Mar 2022 | 62,500 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 512, Lot 564
Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. AR Denarius (18mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 164. IMP L AVREL VERVS AVG, bareheaded and cuirassed bust right / P M T P XVIII IMP II COS III (sic), Mars standing right, holding spear and shield set on ground to right. RIC III –; MIR 18, –; RSC –. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 6155918-036, graded VF. A mule of Verus obverse and Aurelius reverse.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 23 Mar 2022 | 170 USD | |
Bertolami Fine Arts - ACR Auctions - E-Auction 113, Lot 93
Spain, circa 1st century BC - 1st century AD. PB Tessera (25mm, 11g). PC AN MC, Foot r. R/ L HER, Head of mule or donkey r. Plomos p. 24, n. 9. VF
Starting price: 10 EUR... | 13 Mar 2022 | 550 EUR | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 511, Lot 404
Crispus. Caesar, AD 316-326. Æ Follis (19mm, 2.69 g, 4h). Ticinum mint, 1st officina. Struck AD 320-321. CRISPVS NOB CAES, laureate head right / D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG, VOT/ XX in two lines within laurel wreath; PT. Cf. RIC VII 134/140 (for obv./rev. types). Brown patina, rough surfaces. VF. A mule.
Ex 1993 Chapmanslade Hoard.
This hoard of 5,200 coins was discovered on 18 January 1993 by Steve Murtie and Brent Pullen while searching with metal detectors on land at Chapmanslade in Wiltshir... | 9 Mar 2022 | 100 USD | |
Inasta - E-Auction 98, Lot 176
ROMANE IMPERIALI - Agrippina Madre (moglie di Germanico e madre di Caligola) - Sesterzio - Busto drappeggiato a d. /R Carpentum a s. trainato da due mule C. 1 (AE g. 19,57)
qMB
Starting price: 60 EUR... | 28 Feb 2022 | 75 EUR | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 19, Lot 93
SICILY. Messana. 438-434 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 17.04 g, 11 h). Charioteer, holding kentron in his right hand and reins in his left, driving biga of mules to right; above, Nike flying right to crown the mules; in exergue, olive leaf. Rev. MEΣΣA-NI-OИ Hare springing to right; below, olive spray. Caltabiano 421 (D182/R174). Nearly very fine.
Starting price: 200 CHF... | 26 Feb 2022 | 850 CHF | |
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Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 19, Lot 94
SICILY. Messana. 425-421 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 17.13 g, 3 h). The nymph Messana, wearing long chiton and holding reins in both hands, driving biga of mules to right; above, Nike flying right to crown the mules; in exergue, olive leaf. Rev. MEΣΣAN-I-ON Hare springing to right; below, dolphin swimming right. Caltabiano 494 (D201/R202). HGC 2, 787. SNG Lloyd 1094 (same dies). A lovely and well centered example. Struck from a slightly worn obverse die and with minor marks, otherwise, ve... | 26 Feb 2022 | 1,900 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 19, Lot 95
SICILY. Messana. 412-408 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 17.50 g, 1 h). Charioteer, holding kentron in his right hand and reins in his left, driving biga of mules to left; in exergue, two dolphins confronted. Rev. ΜΕΣΣΑΝΙΟΝ Hare springing left; above, dove flying left; below, grain ear. Caltabiano 620.15 (this coin, D220/R246). Rizzo pl. XXVII, 5 (same dies). SNG Fitzwilliam 1079 (same dies). A lovely and lightly toned piece of fine style. Minor deposits, otherwise, very fine.
Ex Leu 7, 24 ... | 26 Feb 2022 | 2,600 CHF | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 94, Lot 817
Julia Augusta (Livia - mother of Tiberius) Æ Sestertius. Rome, AD 22-23. S P Q R IVLIAE AVGVST in three lines above elaborately ornamented carpentum drawn to right by two mules / TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXIIII around large S • C. RIC I 51 (Tiberius); C. 6 (Livia); BMCRE 76 (Tiberius). 17.35g, 33mm, 7h.
Near Very Fine.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 35, 3 May 2017, lot 785.
Augustus provided in his will that on his death his third wife Livia would be adopted into the gens ... | 24 Feb 2022 | 180 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 510, Lot 838
Commemorative Series. AD 330-354. Æ Follis (15mm, 1.64 g, 5h). Treveri (Trier) mint. Struck under Constantine I, AD 330-331. Helmeted and mantled bust of Constantinopolis left, holding reversed spear / She-wolf standing left, suckling the twins (Romulus and Remus); two stars above; TRP. Cf. RIC VII 523/522 (for obv./rev. types). Brown surfaces. VF. A mule.
Ex 1989 Nether Compton (Dorset) Hoard.
This massive hoard of 22,670 Roman coins was found by Mike Pittard while metal detecting in a fie... | 23 Feb 2022 | 140 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61258, Lot 98035
Ancients
Julia Augusta (Livia), wife of Augustus. AE sestertius (35mm, 25.42 gm, 8h). NGC Choice Fine 5/5 - 2/5, smoothing. Rome, AD 22-23. S•P•Q•R• / IVLIAE / AVGVST, decorated carpentum drawn by two mules right / TI•CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT•XXIIII•, legend around large S•C. RIC I (Tiberius) 51.
From the Werner Collection. Ex Robert W. Bartlett Bequest Sold for the Benefit of the American Numismatic Society (Classical Numismatic Group, Keystone Auction 4, 2 September 2021), lot 1... | 20 Feb 2022 | 1,200 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61258, Lot 98063
Ancients
Diva Domitilla Senior (wife of Vespasian, died before AD 69). AE sestertius (33mm, 22.42 gm, 6h). NGC VF 5/5 - 2/5, scratches. Rome, AD 80-81. MEMORIAE / DOMI/TILLAE, decorated funerary carpentum drawn right by two mules; S P Q R in exergue / IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII, legend around large S•C. RIC II.1 (Titus) 262.
From the Werner Collection. Ex Robert W. Bartlett Bequest Sold for the Benefit of the American Numismatic Society (Classical Numismatic Group, Keyst... | 20 Feb 2022 | 700 USD | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 71, Lot 394
Julia Titi, daughter of Titus Sestertius Rome 92-94, Æ 32.00 mm., 24.12 g.
Richly decorated carpentum drawn r. by two mules. Rev. Legend around S C C 10. RIC Domitian 760.
Rare. Attracrive light brown-green patina, smoothed, otherwise Good Very Fine.
Though Julia was an Augusta, she was secondary in importance to Domitia, the wife of her uncle Domitian, who was then the reigning emperor. None the less, the future was brimming with hope for Julia, a woman who has come down to us in the... | 13 Feb 2022 | 1,900 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 509, Lot 641
Nero Claudius Drusus. Died 9 BC. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 21.94 g, 12h). Contemporary imitation muled with a reverse of Claudius. Bare head left; imitative DV countermark / Spes advancing left, holding up flower and raising hem of skirt. Cf. RIC 93 (for obv. of official issue). Brown and green patina, hard deposits. Host Fair, c/m Fine.
From the Richard Baker Collection.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 9 Feb 2022 | 200 USD | |
St. James's Auctions Ltd - Auction 56, Lot 88
Roman Imperial Coinage (7): Constantine I (3): follis, SOLI INVICTO COMITI; AE3 (2): CAESARVM NOSTRORVM; SARMATIA DEVICTA; Licinius I, follis, IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG; Fausta, SPES RELPVBLICAE; Constantius II, AE3, GLORIA EXERCITVS; Constans, AE3, FEL TEMP REPARATIO (RIC.78, 64 mule, 48, 46, 205, 367, 199), various mints, fine to very fine (7)
(90-110 GBP)... | 5 Feb 2022 | Unsold | |
Tauler & Fau - Auction 103, Lot 1515
Agrippina I. Sestertius. 37-41 AD. Rome. (Ric-I 55 (Gaius)). (Bmcre-81). (Bn-128/32). Anv.: AGRIPPINA M F MAT C CAESARIS AVGVSTI, draped bust to right. Rev.: S P Q R MEMORIAE AGRIPPINAE, carpentum to left, drawn by two mules, the domed cover supported by a figure on each corner. Ae. 27,44 g. Smoothed. Almost XF. Est...2500,00.
Spanish Description: Agripina I. Sestercio. 37-41 d.C. Roma. (Ric-I 55 (Gaius)). (Bmcre-81). (Bn-128/32). Anv.: AGRIPPINA M F MAT C CAESARIS AVGVSTI. Busto drapeado a ... | 1 Feb 2022 | 1,900 EUR | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - January 2022 NYINC Auction, Lot 3008
SICILY. Messana. AR Tetradrachm (17.38 gms), ca. 475-471 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5.
HGC-2, 779; Caltabiano-Series III, 134 (D72/R70) = Randazzo-129 (this coin). Obverse: Charioteer driving biga of mules right; in exergue, olive leaf right; Reverse: Hare springing right. Despite a fairly large and bold die flaw on the obverse, this example offers a pleasing tone and emanates from the famous 1980 Randazzo hoard in Sicily. The refinement of the reverse design stands in stark contra... | 14 Jan 2022 | 1,400 USD | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - January 2022 NYINC Auction, Lot 3158
MANUEL I, 1143-1180. EL Aspron Trachy (4.46 gms), Constantinople Mint, ca. 1160-1164. NGC Ch AU★, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
S-1959 var. (IC-XC); DOC-Unlisted. Obverse: Christ Pantokrator standing facing on low daïs; MP - XC and stars across field; Reverse: Manuel and St. Theodore standing facing, each holding a sword and holding between them a patriarchal cross set on globus; pellet on shaft of cross. This concave issue offers a lovely light color and very much detail remaining from an unusual... | 14 Jan 2022 | 2,200 USD | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - January 2022 NYINC Auction, Lot 4120
SICILY. Messana. AR Tetradrachm (17.29 gms), ca. 480-462/1 B.C. NGC VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5. Flan Flaw, Scratches.
HGC-2, 779; Caltabiano-Unlisted (D103/R95 - unlisted die combination); SNG ANS-314-20. Obverse: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving biga of mules right; olive leaf in exergue; Reverse: Hare springing right. Some minor marks scattered about are noted, but this example offers a particularly bold strike, especially on the obverse.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Coll... | 14 Jan 2022 | 1,600 USD | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - January 2022 NYINC Auction, Lot 4121
SICILY. Messana. AR Tetradrachm (17.21 gms), ca. 420-413 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5.
HGC-2, 792; Caltabiano-526 (D208/R223); BMC-39 (same dies). Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving biga of mules right; in exergue, two inward-facing dolphins; Reverse: Hare springing right; below, dolphin right. Well centered and attractively toned, this example offers steely gray surfaces, a good seal of shimmering brilliance, and very little in the way of actual handling. A few light f... | 14 Jan 2022 | 3,000 USD | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - January 2022 NYINC Auction, Lot 4122
SICILY. Messana. AR Tetradrachm (17.19 gms), ca. 420-413 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Fine Style.
HGC-2, 792; Caltabiano-529.10 (D209/R224; this coin); SNG ANS-364 (same obv. die). Obverse: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving biga of mules right; in exergue, two inward-facing dolphins; Reverse: Hare springing right; below dolphin right. Quite elegant and alluring, this wholesome specimen presents a great strike and a charming gunmetal gray tone to the surfaces. A splend... | 14 Jan 2022 | 8,000 USD | |
Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals | M&M Numismatics Ltd | Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles | Sovereign Rarities Ltd - The New York Sale 54, Lot 123
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Small Bronze (3.88 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Eleazar the priest' (Paleo-Hebrew), seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. Reverse: 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), bunch of grapes with branch and small leaf. Hendin 1438; Mildenberg 155 (O4/R4); TJC 300. Scarce. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - UP
This undated small bronze attributed to the third year (134/5 CE) of the Bar Kokhba War is an oddity in... | 11 Jan 2022 | 440 USD | |
Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals | M&M Numismatics Ltd | Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles | Sovereign Rarities Ltd - The New York Sale 54, Lot 210
Agrippina I. Æ Sestertius (26.30 g), Died AD 33. Rome, under Caligula, AD 37-41. AGRIPPINA M F MAT C CAESARIS AVGVSTI, draped bust of Agrippina I right, hair at back of neck tied in long queue. Reverse: MEMORIAE / AGRIPPINAE in two lines above, carpentum drawn left by two mules, the cover supported by standing figures at the corners, and with ornamented side. RIC 55; BMC 81-7; Cohen 1. Glossy uniform reddish-brown patina. Smoothing in the fields. Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP
Peter ... | 11 Jan 2022 | 1,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXV, Lot 74
SICILY, Messana. 480-478 BC. AR Drachm (15mm, 3.92 g, 4h). Charioteer, holding kentron in left hand, reins in left, driving slow biga of mules right / Hare springing right; MESSE-NI-ON around. Caltabiano Series IIA, 43.1 (D20/R24 – this coin, also erroneously listed as 41.4); HGC 2, 806; SNG Copenhagen 392 (same obv. die); SNG Lloyd 1110 (same obv. die); Hermitage Sale II 298 (same obv. die). Deep iridescent tone. VF. Rare.
Ex CNG inventory 884838 (November 2010); Münzen und Medaillen AG 37 ... | 11 Jan 2022 | 1,600 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXV, Lot 75
SICILY, Messana. 425-421 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24.5mm, 17.00 g, 7h). Charioteer, holding reins in both hands, driving slow biga of mules right; above, Nike flying right, crowning mules with open laurel wreath held in both hands; in exergue, two dolphins confronted / Hare springing right; below, dolphin right; MEΣ-Σ-ANI-O-N around. Caltabiano Series XIII, 499.14 (D202'/R207 – this coin); HGC 2, 787; SNG ANS 361 (same dies); SNG Ashmolean 1844 (same dies); Berlin 81 (same dies). Light iridescent t... | 11 Jan 2022 | 4,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXV, Lot 76
SICILY, Messana. 420-413 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24.5mm, 17.19 g, 9h). The nymph Messana, holding kentron in left hand and reins in both, driving slow biga of mules right; retrograde MEΣ-ΣANA counterclockwise from right, two dolphins confronted in exergue / Hare springing right; MEΣ-ΣA-NI-O-N around; below, dolphin right. Caltabiano Series XIV, 539 (D212/R230A); HGC 2, 792; SNG ANS 362; Ars Classica XV, lot 201 (same dies); Ognina 132 (same dies). Attractive iridescent tone, minor die wear, small ... | 11 Jan 2022 | 7,500 USD | |
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Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXV, Lot 77
SICILY, Messana. 412-408 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 17.12 g, 2h). Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in both, driving slow biga of mules left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with open wreath held in her extended hands; in exergue, two dolphins confronted / Hare springing right; below, youthful head of Pan right and syrinx; MEΣΣAN-ION around. Caltabiano Series XVA, 603.9 (D217/R235) = Morgan 121 (this coin); HGC 2, 795; SNG Fitzwilliam 1077 (same dies); SNG Locket... | 11 Jan 2022 | 32,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXV, Lot 78
SICILY, Messana. 412-408 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 17.33 g, 11h). Charioteer, holding kentron in left hand and reins in right, driving slow biga of mules left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath held in extended right hand and fillet in left / Hare springing right; above, traces of letters and dove perched left on hare's ear; below, grain stalk left; MEΣΣANIOΣ in exergue. Caltabiano Series XVA, 615 (D220/R242); HGC 2, 797 (same obv. die as illustration); SNG ANS 378 (sam... | 11 Jan 2022 | 15,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXV, Lot 5019
SICILY, Messana. 412-408 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 17.13 g, 10h). Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in both, driving slow biga of mules left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath held in right hand and fillet in left; in exergue, two dolphins confronted / Hare springing right; below, youthful head of Pan right; MEΣΣ-AN-IΩN around. Caltabiano Series XVA, 611 (D219/R240); HGC 2, 795; SNG Ashmolean 1849 (same dies); SNG Lloyd 1100 (same dies); BMC 50 (same d... | 11 Jan 2022 | 4,500 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXV, Lot 6595
Julia Augusta (Livia). Augusta, AD 14-29. Æ Sestertius (34mm, 22.36 g, 7h). Rome mint. Struck under Tiberius, AD 22-23. Ornamented carpentum drawn right by two mules / Legend around large S • C. RIC I 50 (Tiberius). Brown and green surfaces, scattered minor porosity. VF. Rare.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 84 (5 May 2010), lot 969.
Estimate: 500 USD... | 11 Jan 2022 | 300 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXV, Lot 6608
Vespasian. AD 69-79. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.16 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 77-78. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head left / COS VI in exergue, two yoked oxen left. RIC II.1 945 (R3); RSC –; CGB 21, lot 2387 (same dies). Toned, scratches. Good VF. Extremely rare mule, with the reverse of Titus' parallel issue. This is the second known.
From the A. Short Collection.
Estimate: 200 USD... | 11 Jan 2022 | 650 USD | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 93, Lot 84
Sicily, Messana AR Tetradrachm. Circa 480-470 BC. Seated charioteer, holding reins with both hands, driving mule biga to right, [Nike flying to right above], crowning horses with wreath; bay leaf in exergue / Hare springing to right; MESSANION around. SNG ANS 314-319. 16.34g, 26mm, 10h.
Very Fine.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.
Estimate: 100 GBP... | 6 Jan 2022 | 360 GBP | |
Agora Auctions - Numismatic Auction 103, Lot 284
Caracalla. A.D. 198-217. AE sestertius (32.5 mm, 25.17 g, 5 h). Rome mint, A.D. 211. M AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, Laureate head of Caracalla right / VICT BRIT P M TR P XIIII COS III / SC, Victory standing right erecting trophy, to right of which are two captives, namely a standing female figure wearing a crown and a seated male. RIC 483d corr; BM 266; BM pl. 49.8-9 (obv die); C 640 corr. EF. A very rare mule.
Ex Harlan J Berk; Ex Heritage.
This coin was expertly conserved after being remove... | 28 Dec 2021 | 920 USD | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 18, Lot 179
BRUTTIUM. Rhegion. Anaxilas, tyrant, circa 494/3-462/1 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 17.20 g, 2 h), circa 475-474. Charioteer, holding kentron in his right hand and reins in his left, driving biga of mules to right; in exergue, olive leaf. Rev. RECI-NON Hare springing right. Caltabiano Series III, 102 (D52/R60). HN Italy 2472. Some die rust on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.
From an old Swiss collection, privately acquired from Bank Leu in 1972.
Starting price: 200 CHF... | 18 Dec 2021 | 1,300 CHF | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 92, Lot 1041
Theodora (wife of Constantine I) Æ Mule 15mm. Treveri, AD 337-340. [FL MAX THEO]DORAE AVG, draped bust to right / [PAX PV]BLICA AVG, Pax standing to left, holding branch and transverse spear; •TRS• in exergue. For obv. see RIC VIII 65; for rev. of Helena (mother of Constantine I) see RIC VIII 63; Roma 82, 1632. 1.72g, 15mm, 6h.
Near Extremely Fine. Extremely rare mule of Theodora and Helena.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.
Estimate: 75 GBP... | 16 Dec 2021 | 170 GBP | |
cgb.fr - Internet Auction December 2021, Lot 109
DOMITILLA
Type : Sesterce
Date : 80
Mint name / Town : Rome
Metal : copper
Diameter : 34,5 mm
Orientation dies : 6 h.
Weight : 24,92 g.
Rarity : R3
Obverse legend : DOMITILLAE / IMP CAES VES AVG// S P Q R
Obverse description : Carpentum richement décoré tiré par deux mules
Obverse translation : "Domitilliæ/ Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus / Senatus Populus Que ROmanus", (À la mémoire Domitille/ L'empereur César Vespasien Auguste/ Le Sénat et le peuple Romain)
Reverse legend : ... | 7 Dec 2021 | 750 EUR | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 91, Lot 820
Tiberius Fourrée Mule Denarius. Lugdunum, after AD 14. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVS[TVS], laureate head to right / [AVGVSTI] F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, Gaius and Lucius Caesars standing facing, each togate and holding spear with hand resting on shield between them; above, on left, simpulum right and, on right, lituus left; C L CAESAR[ES] in exergue. Cf. RIC I 2 for obverse type and RIC I 207 for reverse. 2.80g, 18mm, 1h.
Near Very Fine; banker's mark to obv. Extremely Rare mule of Tiberius and A... | 2 Dec 2021 | 80 GBP | |
Inasta - Auction 94, Lot 97
ROMANE IMPERIALI - Livia (moglie di Augusto) - Sesterzio - Carpentum trainato da due mule verso d. /R SC entro corona C. 6 (15 Fr.) (AE g. 22,54) Ex Inasta 57, lotto 125
Ex Inasta 57, lotto 125
BB.
Estimate: 200 EUR... | 22 Jun 2021 | 400 EUR | |
