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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 217, Lot 238
Aurelian. Antoninianus; Aurelian; 270-275 AD, Siscia, Antoninianus, 3.97g. Göbl-195d2 (3 spec.), bust var. of Paris-751, RIC-234. Obv: [IM]P AVRELIANVS AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: RESTITVT ORI - ENTIS around, * S in exergue (officina 2), Emperor standing l. in military dress, extending r. hand and holding scepter in l., about to be crowned by female figure standing r. before him. Rare with bust cuirassed only, not draped and cuirassed: only three such specimens in Göb... | 30 Nov 2021 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 217, Lot 252
Maximianus, Mule with Reverse Meant for Diocletian. Follis; Maximianus, Mule with Reverse Meant for Diocletian; 286-305 AD, Carthage, c. 303 AD, Follis, 9.35g. Mule, coupling obverse of Maximian, RIC-33b, with reverse meant for Diocletian, RIC-33a. Obv: IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG Large laureate head r. Rx: SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS FEL KART Carthage standing r., head l., holding fruits in both hands, A in exergue, I in l. field. Maximian\'s reverse in this issue should be from officina B, with H for "H... | 30 Nov 2021 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 217, Lot 259
Maximinus II as Caesar, Mule with Reverse Intended for Galerius as Augustus. Follis; Maximinus II as Caesar, Mule with Reverse Intended for Galerius as Augustus; 305-308 AD, Carthage, 306 AD, Follis, 9.98g. Cf. for obv. RIC-44a, but for rev. RIC-43a, an incorrect combination (mule). Obv: GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES Laureate head r. Rx: SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS FEL KART Carthage standing r., head l., holding fruits in both hands, I in l. field, A in exergue. A rare and apparently unpublished mule, n... | 30 Nov 2021 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 126, Lot 25
Messana
Tetradrachm circa 412-408, AR 17.25 g. Biga of mules driven l. by female charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r., holding wreath in both hands. Rev. Hare leaping r.; in the background, four corns of barley. In exergue, ΜΕΣΣΑΝΙΟΝ / barley corn. Rizzo pl. XXVII, 17 (these dies). SNG ANS 379 (these dies). SNG Lloyd 1107 (these dies). Caltabiano 601.1 (this coin illustrated).
Very rare and among the finest specimens known. Struck on a very broad flan
and with ... | 17 Nov 2021 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 126, Lot 26
Messana
Tetradrachm circa 412-408, AR 17.64 g. Biga of mules driven l. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; in field above, Nike flying r. to crown her. In exergue, two dolphins swimming downwards snout to snout. Rev. MEΣΣANIΩN Hare springing l.; beneath, ear of barley with stalk and leaves. Above, bird flying l. Kraay-Hirmer pl. 19, 61 (this obverse die). SNG Fitzwilliam 1081 (these dies). Caltabiano 624.
Struck on exceptionally fresh metal and with a superb
iridescent tone. Goo... | 17 Nov 2021 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 126, Lot 71
Mende
Tetradrachm circa 460-425, AR 17.08 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. Rev. ΜΕΝ – ΔΑ – ΙΟ – Ν around linear square containing vine with four bunches of grapes; all within incuse square. SNG ANS 347 (these dies). Jameson 1967 (these dies). Gulbenkian 412. Noe, Mende 85.
Rare. A wonderful specimen of this desirable and interesting issue. Perfectly struck
on a full fl... | 17 Nov 2021 | Upcoming
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Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 89, Lot 1136
Maximinus I Fourée Mule Denarius. Uncertain mint, AD 235-238. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust to right / PONTIF MAX TR P COS P P, Annona seated to left, holding cornucopiae and two grain ears over modius set on ground to left. CNG 430, 388 (same dies); for obverse type cf. RIC IV 1; for reverse type under Macrinus cf. RIC IV 19. 2.94g, 19mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine; some areas of flat striking.
From a private European collection.
Estimate: 50 GBP... | 28 Oct 2021 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 10, Lot 2017
SICILY. Messana. 450-446 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 17.32 g, 11 h). 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. MESS-ИOIИA Hare springing right; below, olive spray. Caltabiano 356.4 (this coin, D159/R148). Dewing 643 (same dies). SNG Fitzwilliam 1069 (same dies). A beautifully toned and very well centered example. Die break on the obverse, otherwise, good ver... | 24 Oct 2021 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 10, Lot 2018
SICILY. Messana. 412-408 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 17.25 g, 2 h). The nymph Messana, wearing long chiton and holding reins in both hands, driving biga of mules to left; above, Nike flying right to crown her with a wreath; in exergue, two opposed dolphins. Rev. MEΣ-Σ-A-NIO-N Hare springing to right; below, youthful head of Pan to right. Caltabiano 604 (D217/R236). SNG ANS 369 (same dies). Beautiful iridescent toning. Very light die wear on the obverse, otherwise, good very fine.
Ex Num... | 24 Oct 2021 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 8, Lot 28
SICILY. Messana. 420-413 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 17.18 g, 9 h). The nymph Messana, wearing long chiton and holding reins and kentron in both hands, driving biga of mules to left; in exergue, two opposed dolphins. Rev. MEΣΣA-N-IO-N Hare springing to left; below, grain ear to left. Antike Kunst (1967), 458 (this coin). BMC 42 (same dies). Caltabiano 511 (D205/R212). SNG ANS 372 (same dies). SNG Lockett (same dies). Rizzo pl. XXVI, 8 (same dies). SNG Copenhagen 403 (same dies). Beautifull... | 23 Oct 2021 | Upcoming
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Bertolami Fine Arts - ACR Auctions - E-Auction 105, Lot 694
Sicily, Messana, 478-476 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 17.43g, 2h). Charioteer, holding kentron in l. hand and reins in both, driving slow biga of mules r.; laurel leaf in exergue. R/ Hare springing r. SNG ANS 318; HGC 2, 779. About VF
Starting price: 80 EUR... | 21 Oct 2021 | Upcoming
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Bertolami Fine Arts - ACR Auctions - E-Auction 105, Lot 695
Sicily, Messana, 425-421 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 17.16g, 5h). The nymph Messana, holding reins in both hands, driving slow biga of mules r.; above, Nike flying r., crowning horses with wreath; in exergue, two dolphins confronted. R/ Hare springing r.; below, dolphin r. Caltabiano 499; SNG ANS 361; HGC 2, 787. VF
Starting price: 200 EUR... | 21 Oct 2021 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 502, Lot 116
THRACO-MACEDONIAN REGION, Uncertain. Late 6th - early 5th century BC. AR Hemiobol or Tetartemorion(?) (7.5mm, 0.24 g). Head of horse, goat, or mule right / Incuse square, diagonally divided. Cf. Tzamalis 89; cf. CNG E-438, lot 55. Toned, light porosity. VF.
From the Mercury Group Collection.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 20 Oct 2021 | Upcoming
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Roma Numismatics Ltd - Auction XXII, Lot 174
Sicily, Messana AR Tetradrachm. 425-421 BC. The nymph Messana, holding kentron in left hand and reins in both, driving slow biga of mules to right; two dolphins confronted in exergue / Hare springing to right; MEΣΣANION around, dolphin to right below. Caltabiano Series XIII, 497 (D202/R205); SNG ANS 360 (same dies); SNG Lloyd 1092 (same dies); SNG Lockett 827 = Pozzi 488 (same dies); Hermitage Sale II 293 (same dies); Rhousopoulos 188 (same dies); HGC 2, 787. 17.25g, 25mm, 12h.
Extremely Fin... | 7 Oct 2021 | 6,500 GBP | |
Nomos AG - obolos 20, Lot 372
LYDIA. Silandus. Time of Marcus Aurelius, 161-180. Hemiassarion (Bronze, 18 mm, 3.03 g, 8 h), struck under the strategos, Attalianos. CIΛΑΝΔΕΩΝ Bearded head of Silenos to right, wreathed with ivy. Rev. ΕΠΙ CΤΑ ΑΤΤΑΛΙΑΝOΥ Silenos, holding thyrsos with his right hand, riding on mule to right. GRPC Lydia, 15. Imhoof, MG 35. RPC Online 1508. A lovely head of Silenos. Dark brown patina with earthen highlights. Very fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, ex Hirsch 212, 22 November 2000, 296.
Starting... | 3 Oct 2021 | 150 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 20, Lot 373
LYDIA. Silandus. Time of Marcus Aurelius, 161-180. Hemiassarion (Bronze, 17.5 mm, 3.59 g, 1 h), struck under the strategos, Attalianos. CIΛΑΝΔΕΩΝ Bearded head of Silenos to right, wreathed with ivy. Rev. ΕΠΙ CΤP ΑΤΤΑΛΙΑΝOΥ Silenos, holding thyrsos with his right hand, riding on mule to right. GRPC Lydia, 15. Imhoof, MG 35. RPC Online 1508.2 (this coin). Grey patina. About very fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, acquired from F. Kovacs in 11 December 2001 (1350/g), and from the collections o... | 3 Oct 2021 | 50 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 20, Lot 1253
Crispus, Caesar, 316-326. Follis (Bronze, 18.5 mm, 2.60 g, 12 h), Arelate, S = 2nd officina, c. 324-326. CRISPVS NOB CAES Laureate head of Cripus to right. Rev. PROVIDENTIAE AVGG / S(crescent)AR Camp-gate surmounted by two turrets; above, star. RIC -. Unpublished. Areas of striking weakness, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Berliner collection, formed between 1970s and early 2000s.
The mintmark S(crescent)AR is only documented in RIC as an irregular issue struck in 327, but it is in the ... | 3 Oct 2021 | 220 CHF | |
Harmers of London - Auction 2, Lot 91
Agrippina, mother of Gaius (died 33 AD) - Sestertius 37-41 AD - Mint: Rome - Obverse: Draped bust right, hair falling in long plait at the back - Reverse: Carpentum drawn left by two mules; the cover supported by standing figures at the corners with ornamented side - gr. 24,26 - Rare. Dark patina. Tooled and smoothed. Extremely fine RIC 55 (Gaius). C.1
Starting price: 1500 GBP... | 27 Sep 2021 | Unsold | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 500, Lot 65
SICILY, Messana. 412-408 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 16.76 g, 9h). Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow biga of mules left; above, Nike flying left, crowning charioteer / Hare springing right; below, ketos left. Caltabiano Series XVA, 599 (D215/R231); HGC 2, 795. Toned, areas of weak strike. VF.
From the Sigmund Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 49 (17 March 1999), lot 120.
Estimate: 1000 USD... | 22 Sep 2021 | 800 USD | |
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Salon Numizmatyczny Mateusz Wójcicki - Auction 8, Lot 3385
Roman Imperial, Trajan Decius, Sestertius - RARE
Roman Imperial
Trajan Decius (249-251), Sestertius 249-250, Rome mint
Obverse: laureate bust right
IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG
Reverse: Dacia standing left, holding staff surmounted by mule's head, S-C across fields
DACIA
Weight
Rzadki sesterc Decjusza z wizerunkiem Dacji na rewersie, unikatowe przedstawienie dla monet Decjusza, z których najpopularniejsze są oczywiście antoniniany.
Cesarstwo Rzymskie
Trajan Decjusz (249-251), ... | 18 Sep 2021 | 33 EUR | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 118, Lot 63
SICILY, Messana. 445-439 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 17.02 g, 11h). The nymph Messana, holding kentron and reins, driving slow biga of mules right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses; olive leaf in exergue / Hare springing right; olive spray below. Caltabiano Series IX, 369.2 (D166/R156 – this coin); HGC 2, 783; BMC 25 (same dies). Old collection tone, light porosity. VF. Overstruck on a tetradrachm of Athens (head of Athena visible on the reverse, portions of the owl visible on the obver... | 13 Sep 2021 | 3,250 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 118, Lot 64
SICILY, Messana. 420-413 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 16.60 g, 1h). The nymph Messana, holding kentron in left hand and reins in both, driving slow biga of mules right; MEΣΣ-ANA above and before / Hare springing right; below, dolphin right; MEΣΣ-A-NI-O-N around. Caltabiano Series XIV, 518 (D206/R215); HGC 2, 792; SNG ANS 356 (same obv. die); SNG Lloyd 1097 (same obv. die); SNG Copenhagen 399 (same obv. die); McClean 2394 (same dies). Toned. In NGC encapsulation 4165401-006, graded XF, Strike: 4/5... | 13 Sep 2021 | 4,500 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 118, Lot 65
SICILY, Messana. 420-413 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 17.29 g, 6h). The nymph Messana, holding kentron in left hand and reins in both, driving slow biga of mules right; MEΣΣA-[NA] above and before, two dolphins confronted in exergue / Hare springing right; below, dolphin right; MEΣΣ-A-NI-O-N around. Caltabiano Series XIV, 527.2 (D208/R215 – this coin, illustrated); HGC 2, 792. Beautifully toned, some light roughness and die rust. Good VF. Well centered.
From the Father & Son Collection, purchas... | 13 Sep 2021 | 4,500 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 118, Lot 66
SICILY, Messana. 420-413 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 17.27 g, 5h). 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-Σ-A-N-IO-N around; below, dolphin right. Caltabiano Series XIV, 536 (D212/R224); HGC 2, 792; SNG ANS 362; BMC 40; Garrett II 123 (same dies); Ognina 132 (same obv. die). Lightly toned, with light golden hues around the... | 13 Sep 2021 | 8,500 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 118, Lot 67
SICILY, Messana. 420-413 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 17.25 g, 6h). 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-Σ-A-N-IO-N around; below, dolphin right. Caltabiano Series XIV, 536 (D212/R224); HGC 2, 792; SNG ANS 362; BMC 40; Garrett II 123 (same dies); Ognina 132 (same obv. die). Toned. Good VF.
From the Father & Son Collection... | 13 Sep 2021 | 8,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 118, Lot 68
SICILY, Messana. 317-311 BC. Æ (24mm, 13.42 g, 5h). Head of the nymph Messana left, hair in thin band / The nymph Messana, holding palm and reins, driving biga of mules standing right; ∆ in exergue. Caltabiano Series XVIII, 804.1 (D9/R20 – this coin, illustrated); CNS 18/1 (same rev. die); HGC 2, 831. Brown patina, a couple of edge splits. Good VF.
From the Sigmund Collection. Ex Triton III (30 November 1999), lot 230.
Estimate: 300 USD... | 13 Sep 2021 | 1,000 USD | |
Jean Elsen & ses Fils S.A. - Auction 148, Lot 202
AGRIPPINE l''Ancienne (†59), AE médaillon. D/ AGRIPPINA M F MAT C CAESARIS AVGVSTI B. dr. à d. R/ SPQR/ MEMORIAE/ AGRIPPINAE Carpentum à g., attelé de deux mules. Klawans 32, 1; Lawrence 7. 40,67g Vendu avec Julia Titi, médaillon, R/ B. de Jules César. Fontes modernes.
Très Beau
Very Fine
Estimate: 100 EUR... | 11 Sep 2021 | 240 EUR | |
cgb.fr - Internet Auction September 2021, Lot 117
AGRIPPINA MAJOR
Type : Sesterce
Date : 37-41
Mint name / Town : Rome
Metal : copper
Diameter : 34 mm
Orientation dies : 6 h.
Weight : 27,15 g.
Rarity : R2
Obverse legend : AGRIPPINA. M. F. MAT. C. CAESARIS. AVGVSTI
Obverse description : Buste drapé d'Agrippine jeune à droite avec une petite queue de cheval (L)
Obverse translation : "Agrippina Marci Filia Mater Caii Cæsaris Augusti", (Agrippine fille de Marc mère de Caius César auguste)
Reverse legend : S. P. Q. R. / MEMORIAE / AGRIP... | 7 Sep 2021 | 1,160 EUR | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Keystone Auction 4, Lot 144
Julia Augusta (Livia). Augusta, AD 14-29. Æ Sestertius (35mm, 25.42 g, 8h). Rome mint. Struck under Tiberius, AD 22-23. Ornamented carpentum drawn right by two mules / Legend around large S • C. RIC I 51 (Tiberius). DArk brown patina, some roughness. In NGC encapsulation 5872729-103, graded Ch F, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5, smoothing.
From the Robert W. Bartlett Bequest Sold for the Benefit of the American Numismatic Society. Ex Ponterio 9 (10 March 1983), lot 39.
Starting Price: 20 USD... | 2 Sep 2021 | 425 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Keystone Auction 4, Lot 170
Diva Domitilla Senior. Died before AD 69. Æ Sestertius (33mm, 22.42 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Titus, AD 80-81. Carpentum drawn right by two mules / Legend around large S • C. RIC II 262 (Titus). Dark brown patina, some roughness. In NGC encapsulation 5872729-105, graded VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5, scratches.
From the Robert W. Bartlett Bequest Sold for the Benefit of the American Numismatic Society. Ex Lepczyk 53 (17 June 1983), lot 682.
Starting Price: 20 USD... | 2 Sep 2021 | 500 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Keystone Auction 4, Lot 173
Julia Titi. Augusta, AD 79-90/1. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 20.70 g, 6h). Commemorative issue. Rome mint. Struck under Domitian, AD 90-91. Carpentum drawn right by two mules / Legend around large S • C. RIC II 717 (Domitian). Brown surfaces, smoothed and tooled, some verdigris. VF. Not suitable for NGC encapsulation due to smoothing and tooling.
From the Robert W. Bartlett Bequest Sold for the Benefit of the American Numismatic Society. Ex Freeman & Sear 11 (23 November 2004), lot 312.
Starting ... | 2 Sep 2021 | 550 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 499, Lot 381
Agrippina Senior. Died AD 33. Æ Sestertius (35mm, 28.86 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Gaius (Caligula), AD 37-41. Draped bust right / Two mules drawing ornamented carpentum left. RIC I 55 (Gaius). Green and brown patina, smoothed, some letters strengthened, light roughness. VF.
Ex Rudolf Berk Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 108, 16 February 2005), lot 88.
Estimate: 500 USD... | 1 Sep 2021 | 800 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 499, Lot 403
Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 23.93 g, 11h). Rome mint. Struck AD 164. [L AVREL VE]RVS AVG ARMEN[IACVS], bare head right / [VI]CT AVG TR P XVIII IMP II [COS III], Victory advancing right, holding trophy in both hands; at feet to right, Armenia seated right in attitude of mourning. RIC III –; MIR 18 –; Banti –. Brown patina, some green deposits and flan flaws. Fine. Unlisted mule with a Lucius Verus obverse with a Marcus Aurelius reverse. Rare. Cf. RIC III 890 (Aurelius); cf. Ba... | 1 Sep 2021 | 90 USD | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - August 2021 ANA Auction, Lot 43012
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... | 16 Aug 2021 | Unsold | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 17, Lot 112
SICILY. Gela. Circa 480/75-475/70 BC. Hexas - Dionkion (Silver, 6 mm, 0.07 g). Head of a bridled horse to left. Rev. Two pellets. HGC 2, 377 corr. (head of horse right or left). Jenkins 202. SNG ANS 4, 326 corr. (erroneously under Messana and the obverse misdescribed as mule's head). Very rare. Somewhat porous, otherwise, good very fine.
From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005.
Starting Price: 25 CHF... | 14 Aug 2021 | 160 CHF | |
cgb.fr - Internet Auction July 2021, Lot 16
SICILY - MESSANA
Type : Tétradrachme
Date : c. 480-461 AC.
Mint name / Town : Sicile, Messine
Metal : silver
Diameter : 25,5 mm
Orientation dies : 6 h.
Weight : 17,26 g.
Rarity : R2
Obverse legend : Anépigraphe
Obverse description : Bige de mules à droite, conduit par un aurige, tenant les rênes et le kentron ; à l'exergue, une feuille d'olivier
Reverse description : Lièvre bondissant à droite
Reverse legend : MESSE-N-IO-N
Reverse translation : (de Messine)
Catalogue references : ... | 3 Aug 2021 | 400 EUR | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 67, Lot 351
In the name of Livia, wife of Augustus Sestertius Rome circa 22-23, Æ 35.00 mm., 26.62 g.
Carpentum with ornamented sides drawn r. by two mules. Rev. Legend around S C. C 6. RIC Tiberius 51.
Very rare. Nice dark green patina, About Very Fine.
Starting Price: 100 GBP... | 1 Aug 2021 | 160 GBP | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 108 | Silver, Lot 320
Cilicia. Mopsouestia - Mopsos. Caracalla AD 198-217. Dated 265 = AD 198
Hexassarion (6 Assaria) Æ
33 mm, 25,45 g
AYT KAI M [...], bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust of youthful Caracalla to right, seen from behind / AΔPIANωN MOΨEATωN ETOY ΕΞ[C], saddled mule standing to left, with a wreath on its back.
nearly very fine
SNG Levante 1344; SNG Paris 1987; SNG von Aulock 5744.
Starting Price: 50 EUR... | 31 Jul 2021 | 120 EUR | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 87, Lot 387
Cilicia, Tarsos AR Stater. Mazaios, satrap of Cilicia and Cappadocia, circa 361-334 BC. Baaltars seated to left, torso facing, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle; no visible controls, 'B'LTRZ' (in Aramaic) to right / Lion bringing down stag to left, MZDY (in Aramaic) above, uncertain control off-flan below. Cf. SNG Levante 107-111; cf. SNG BnF 312-324. 9.42g, 25mm, 3h.
Very Fine; test cut. Possibly a muled type?
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 72, 25 June 2020, lot 572.
Estimate: 80 GBP... | 29 Jul 2021 | 60 GBP | |
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Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 87, Lot 676
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). 25.93g, 35mm, 3h.
Very Fine; pierced in antiquity.
From the Antonio Carmona Collection.
Augustus provided in his will that on his death his third wife Livia would be adopted into the gens Julia ... | 29 Jul 2021 | 140 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 87, Lot 1175
Constantine II, as Caesar, BI Mule Nummus. Utilising a reverse of Constantine I or Licinius I. Ticinum, AD 320-321. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate and cuirassed bust to right / D N CONSTANTINV MAX AV (sic), VOT XX in two lines within wreath with jewel at apex; TT in exergue. Unpublished, cf. RIC VII 161-162 for similar obv. types, and 140-144 for rev. type; cf. cgb.fr MBS 45, lot 820 & cgb.fr MBS 49, lot 908 for similarly hybrid nummi of Constantine II from Ticinum. 2.71g, 18mm, 12h.
Extre... | 29 Jul 2021 | 80 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 496, Lot 411
Agrippina Senior. Died AD 33. Æ Sestertius (35mm, 24.90 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Gaius (Caligula), AD 37-41. Draped bust right, hair in long plait / Two mules drawing ornamented carpentum left. RIC I 55 (Gaius). Rough red-brown surfaces. Good Fine.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 21 Jul 2021 | 100 USD | |
Agora Auctions - Numismatic Auction 101, Lot 474
Trebonianus Gallus. A.D. 251-253. AR antoninianus (21.8 mm, 3.57 g, 11 h). Rome mint, struck A.D. 252. IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Trebonianus Gallus right / FELICITAS AVG, Felicitas standing left, holding long caduceus and cornucopia. Malloy, Antioch Hoard of Gallienus 7; RIC 33 note var. (rev. legend); Cohen 33 note var. (same); RSC -. aVF, toned, rough surfaces. Very rare.
Very rare with AVG instead of AVGG reverse ending. Possibly a mule with a ... | 20 Jul 2021 | 81 USD | |
Agora Auctions - Numismatic Auction 101, Lot 643
City Commemorative. A.D. 330-354. AE reduced follis (15.5 mm, 1.61 g, 7 h). Uncertain mint, struck ca. A.D. 330-333. VRBS ROMA, crested and helmeted bust of Roma left wearing imperial mantle / Victory standing facing, head left, in prow of galley, holding inverted spear and resting hand on shield; illegible mint mark in exergue. RIC -; LRBC -. aVF, granular surfaces.
This is either a mule of the URBS ROMA / CONSTANTINOPOLI type or a barbarous imitation. It is slightly smaller and of a slight... | 20 Jul 2021 | Unsold | |
Bertolami Fine Arts - ACR Auctions - E-Auction 101, Lot 380
Sicily, Messana, c. 420-413 BC. Æ Hemilitron (18mm, 4.66g, 11h). Biga of mule r. R/ Hare springing l. CNS I, 6; HGC 2, 827. Very Rare, Good Fine - near VF
Starting Price: 10 GBP... | 17 Jul 2021 | 440 GBP | |
Bertolami Fine Arts - ACR Auctions - E-Auction 101, Lot 388
Sicily, Messana, 317-311 BC. Æ (26mm, 11.78g, 9h). Head of the nymph Messana l.; trident behind. R/ Biga of mules standing r., driven by Messana holding long palm and reins; T below. CNS I, 18 R1; SNG ANS 386; HGC 2, 831. Scratch on rev., near VF
Starting Price: 10 GBP... | 17 Jul 2021 | 40 GBP | |
Bertolami Fine Arts - ACR Auctions - E-Auction 101, Lot 1119
Roman PB Tessera, c. 1st century BC - 1st century AD (22mm, 4.20g, 12h). Head r. R/ Figure seated r.; before, stag or mule(?) standing r. Slightly chipped, VF
Starting Price: 5 GBP... | 17 Jul 2021 | 110 GBP | |
Bertolami Fine Arts - ACR Auctions - E-Auction 101, Lot 1159
Agrippina Senior (died AD 33). Æ Sestertius (35mm, 22.65g, 6h). Rome, AD 37-41. Draped bust r., hair in long plait. R/ Two mules drawing ornamented carpentum left. RIC I 55 (Gaius). Smoothed, VF
Starting Price: 30 GBP... | 17 Jul 2021 | 1,200 GBP | |
Bertolami Fine Arts - ACR Auctions - E-Auction 101, Lot 1160
Agrippina Senior (died AD 33). Æ Sestertius (36mm, 24.15g, 6h). Rome, AD 37-41. Draped bust r., hair in long plait. R/ Two mules drawing ornamented carpentum left. RIC I 55 (Gaius). Brown patina, Good Fine
Starting Price: 15 GBP... | 17 Jul 2021 | 220 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 86, Lot 1485
City Commemorative Æ Mule 16mm. Contemporary Imitation(?) of type struck under Constantine I at Lugdunum, AD 330-331. CONSTANTINOLIS(sic), laureate and helmeted bust of Constantinopolis to left, holding sceptre / She-wolf standing to left, suckling twins; above, two stars; •PLG in exergue. For prototype cf. RIC VII 246/247 (for obv./rev.); cf. A. Marsden, "Contemporary Imitations of Constantine's Wolf & Twins Coinage" in Treasure Hunting, June-July 2001, p. 23-4, fig. 4 and 7. 1.67g, 16mm, 4h.... | 8 Jul 2021 | Unsold | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 86, Lot 1488
City Commemorative Æ Mule 14mm. Contemporary Imitation of Treveri issue, uncertain mint, circa AD 330-348. CONSTANTINO I I I I I, laureate, draped(?) and cuirassed bust to left / She-wolf standing to left, suckling Romulus and Remus; wreath(?) flanked by two stars above, TRS in exergue. Cf. A. Marsden, "Contemporary Imitations of Constantine's Wolf & Twins Coinage" in Treasure Hunting, June-July 2001, p. 23-4, fig. 4 and 7. For prototype, cf. RIC VII 553 (struck under Constantine I). 0.98g, 14... | 8 Jul 2021 | 380 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 495, Lot 26
SICILY, Messana. 465-462 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 17.21 g, 1h). Charioteer driving biga of mules right; olive leaf and berry in exergue / Hare springing right. Caltabiano Group V, 202 (D115/R112); HGC 2, 779. Lightly toned, light scratches. Fine.
From the Lampasas Collection, purchased from Harlan J. Berk, 2004 (inv. cc49453).
Estimate: 300 USD... | 7 Jul 2021 | 350 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 495, Lot 355
Trajan. AD 98-117. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.21 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 112-113. IMP TRAIANVS AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI PP, laureate bust right, slight drapery / SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, VIA TRAIANA in exergue, female (Via Traiana) reclining left on rocks, holding wheel. Cf. RIC II 252/266 (for obv./rev. types); cf. Woytek 406b/398b (for obv./rev. types); cf. RSC 140/648 (for obv./rev. types). Toned, a few flan flaws. Near VF.
From the Lampasas Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group ... | 7 Jul 2021 | 200 USD | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 66, Lot 376
In the name of Livia, wife of Augustus Sestertius circa 22-23, Æ 35.50 mm., 18.99 g.
S P Q R / IVLIAE AVGVST Carpentum with ornamented sides drawn r. by two mules. Rev. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXIIII around S C. C 6. BMC Tiberius 76. RIC Tiberius 51. CBN Tiberius 55.
Very Rare. About Very Fine.
From a English collection formed in the '30.
Starting Price: 80 GBP... | 27 Jun 2021 | 120 GBP | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 125, Lot 278
Messana.
Tetradrachm circa 425-421, AR 17.33 g. MEΣΣANA Biga of mules driven r. In exergue, two dolphins snout to snout. Rev. MEΣ – ΣA – NI – O – N Hare leaping r.; below, dolphin r. SNG Copenhagen 400 (these dies). SNG Lockett 826 (these dies). Caltabiano 519.
Perfectly struck and centred on an exceptionally large flan and with a
lovely iridescent tone. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex Roma Numismatics XII, 2016, 89 and Roma Numismatics XVI, 2018, 144 sales. From the B.R.H. an... | 23 Jun 2021 | 16,000 CHF | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 125, Lot 581
Uncertain mint in Asia, Ephesus (?). Vespasian augustus, 69 – 79.
Denarius 76, AR 3.05 g. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head r.; at neck truncation, o. Rev. Domitian on horse l., rising r. hand and holding sceptre in l. C–. BMC –. RIC 1480. CBN –. RPC –.
Exceedingly rare, only the third and by far the finest specimen known.
Light iridescent tone and about extremely fine
Ex Tkalec sale February 2012, 168.
This coin was unique when the RIC volume II revised edition was publish... | 23 Jun 2021 | 1,900 CHF | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 125, Lot 586
Uncertain mint in Asia, Ephesus (?). Domitian Caesar, 69 – 81.
Denarius 76, AR 2.73 g. CAES AVG F DOMIT COS III Laureate and bearded head r. Rev. PON MAX – TR P COS VI Victory standing l. on prow, holding wreath in r. hand and palm branch in l. C –. BMC Vespasian –, cf. 53 (Titus). RIC Vespasian 1490 (this coin illustrated). CBN –, cf. 142 Vespasian. RPC –, cf. Vespasian 1454.
Apparently unique. Wonderful iridescent tone and extremely fine
Ex Rauch 79, 2006, 2336 and NAC 101, 20... | 23 Jun 2021 | 1,900 CHF | |
Nomos AG - Auction 22, Lot 48
SICILY
Messana. 420-413 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 16.99 g, 1 h). ΜΕΣΣΑΝ-Α Biga of mules walking to left, driven by the Nymph Messana, standing left and holding goad in her right hand and reins in both; in exergue, two confronted dolphins. Rev. ΜΕΣ-Σ-ΑΝ-ΙΟ-Ν Hare springing to right; below, fly seen from above. Caltabiano 516. SNG ANS 373. An attractive, clear piece, toned and very well-centered. Some die rust on the obverse and a minor die break on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine... | 22 Jun 2021 | 22,000 CHF | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - Collector's Choice June 2021 Auction, Lot 70009
SICILY. Messana. AR Tetradrachm (16.97 gms), 445-439 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5.
SNG ANS-343; HGC-2, 783. Obverse: Charioteer, holding reins, driving biga of mules right; above, crowning Nike flying right; in exergue, leaf right; Reverse: Hare springing right; olive spray below. Well centered and lightly toned, this example serves as an excellent representation of a popular type.
Estimate: $700.00- $1000.00... | 22 Jun 2021 | 1,050 USD | |
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Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 85, Lot 1543
Agrippina I (mother of Caligula) Æ Sestertius. Rome, circa AD 37-41. AGRIPPINA M F MAT C CAESARIS AVGVSTI, draped bust to right / Carpentum, with ornamented side and cover supported by standing figures, drawn to left by two mules; S P Q R above; MEMORIAE AGRIPPINAE in two lines high left in field. RIC I 55 (Caligula); BMCRE 81-85 (Caligula). 28.00g, 37mm, 6h.
Near Extremely Fine; well centered and sharply struck.
From a private German collection.
Estimate: 1600 GBP... | 17 Jun 2021 | 2,400 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 85, Lot 1683
Nerva Æ Sestertius. Rome, AD 97. IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR [P COS III P P], laureate head to right / VEHICVLATIONE [ITALIAE REMIS]SA, two mules grazing, one to left, one to right, shafts and harness behind; SC in exergue. RIC II 93; C. 143; BMCRE 119. 22.41g, 33mm, 6h.
Near Very Fine; minor flan crack 7/11h. Rare.
From a private English collection.
Initially organised under the emperor Augustus, the munus vehicularium was a system which provided horses, mules and means of transportation for... | 17 Jun 2021 | 70 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 85, Lot 2389
City Commemorative Æ Mule 18mm. Struck under Constantine I. Lugdunum, AD 332. CONSTANTINOPOLI(sic), laureate and helmeted bust of Constantinopolis to left, holding sceptre / She-wolf standing to left, suckling twins; above, two stars; (crescent)PLC in exergue. Cf. RIC VII 251/252 (for obv./rev.). 2.47g, 18mm, 8h.
Good Very Fine. Very Rare.
From a private UK collection.
This coin could be a contemporary imitation as indicated by the incorrect pairing of obverse and reverse types and the err... | 17 Jun 2021 | 55 GBP | |
Jean Elsen & ses Fils S.A. - Auction 147, Lot 428
AGRIPPINE l''Ancienne (†33), femme de Germanicus, mère de Caligula, AE sesterce, s.d., Rome. Frappé sous Caligula. D/ AGRIPPINA M F MAT C CAESARIS AVGVSTI B. dr. à d., les cheveux noués en queue sur la nuque. R/ S·P·Q·R·/ MEMORIAE/ AGRIPPINAE Carpentum à g., attelé de deux mules. Roue à huit rayons. BMC 159, 86; RIC 55. 24,82g Tache de vert-de-gris au droit. Patine brune.
Très Beau à Superbe
Very Fine - Extremely Fine
Estimate: 1000 EUR... | 4 Jun 2021 | 1,300 EUR | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 492, Lot 74
MACEDON, Mende. Circa 510-480 BC. AR Tetrobol (14mm, 2.07 g). Ithyphallic mule standing right / Mill-sail incuse of five parts. Michaux Group 1, 1–2 var. (unlisted dies); HGC 3, 553 corr. (some without ornament). Toned. VF. Good metal for issue.
Ex Belgica Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 415, 28 February 2018), lot 31.
Estimate: 300 USD... | 26 May 2021 | 800 USD | |
Tauler & Fau - Auction 85, Lot 7459
Julia Titi. Sestertius. 90-91 AD. Rome. Struck under Domitian. (Ric-717). Anv.: DIVAE IVLIAE (AVG DIVI TITI F), carpentum drawn by two mules right; SPQR in exergue. Rev.: IMP CAES DOMIT A(VG) GERM COS XV CENS PER P P around large S•C. Ae. 21,09 g. Rare. Choice F. Est...250,00.
SPANISH DESCRIPTION: Julia Titi. Sestercio. 90-91 d.C. Roma. Acuñada bajo Domitian. (Ric-717). Anv.: DIVAE IVLIAE (AVG DIVI TITI F), carpentum tirado por dos mulas a la derecha; SPQR en el exergo. Rev.: IMP CAES DOMI... | 25 May 2021 | 480 EUR | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 16, Lot 217
SICILY. Gela. Circa 480/75-475/70 BC. Hexas - Dionkion (Silver, 6 mm, 0.06 g). Head of a bridled horse to left. Rev. Two pellets. HGC 2, 377 corr. (head of horse right or left). Jenkins 202. SNG ANS 4, 326 corr. (erroneously under Messana and the obverse misdescribed as mule's head). Very rare. The flan slightly bent, otherwise, very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting Price: 25 CHF... | 22 May 2021 | 70 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 16, Lot 1180
KINGS OF SOPHENE. Artabanos, late 3rd century BC. Chalkous (Bronze, 13 mm, 1.48 g, 1 h). Bearded and draped bust of Artabanos to right, wearing bashlyk with fanion and lappets folded up and tied with a diadem. Rev. [ΒAΣIΛEΩΣ] - APTABA[NOY] Apollo standing left, holding arrow in his right hand and leaning left on tripod. Alram -. Kovacs -. Unpublished and unique, the second known coin of Artabanos, the only one in private hands, and the first with this reverse type. A tremendously important dis... | 22 May 2021 | 9,500 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 16, Lot 3489
Diva Marciana, died 112/4. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 2.90 g, 7 h), Rome, struck under Trajan, 114. DIVA AVGVSTA MARCIANA Diademed and draped bust of Diva Marciana to right. Rev. CONSECRATIO Carpentum, decorated with bas-reliefs, drawn to left by two mules. BMC 654. Cohen 10. RIC 746. Woytek 723. Rare and nicely toned. Scratches and some deposits, otherwise, about very fine.
Starting Price: 200 CHF... | 22 May 2021 | 950 CHF | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 117, Lot 43
SICILY, Messana. 425-421 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 16.45 g, 1h). Charioteer, holding reins, driving slow biga of mules right; above, Nike advancing right on reins, crowning mules with wreath; olive leaf and berry in exergue / Hare springing right; below, dolphin right. Caltabiano Series XIII, 487 (D199/R198); HGC 2, 787; SNG ANS 358 (same dies); SNG Lloyd 1095 (same dies); Boston MFA 290 (same dies); McClean 2395 (same dies). Porous surfaces, some cleaning scratches. Good VF.
From the Grand ... | 19 May 2021 | 1,300 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 117, Lot 44
SICILY, Messana. 420-413 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 17.35 g, 7h). The nymph Messana, holding kentron in left hand and reins in both, driving slow biga of mules right; MEΣΣA-NA above and before, two dolphins confronted in exergue / Hare springing right; below, dolphin right; MEΣ-ΣA-NI-O-N around. Caltabiano Series XIV, – (D207/R221 [unlisted die combination]); HGC 2, 792; SNG Copenhagen 400 (same obv. die); SNG Lockett 826 (same obv. die); SNG Manchester 424 (same rev. die); Dewing 649 (same r... | 19 May 2021 | 6,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 117, Lot 45
SICILY, Messana. 420-413 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 17.21 g, 11h). The nymph Messana, holding kentron in left hand and reins in both, driving slow biga of mules right; MEΣΣA-NA above and before, two dolphins confronted in exergue / Hare springing right; below, dolphin right; MEΣ-ΣA-NI-O-N around. Caltabiano Series XIV, 524 (D208/R221); HGC 2, 792; SNG Manchester 424 (same dies); Dewing 649 (same dies); Ognina 123 (same dies). Attractively toned. Good VF. Struck on a broad flan.
Ex Künker 277 ... | 19 May 2021 | 4,750 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 117, Lot 46
SICILY, Messana. 412-408 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 17.17 g, 4h). The nymph Messana, holding kentron and reins, driving slow biga of mules left; two dolphins confronted in exergue / Hare springing left; above, dove flying left; grain ear below. Caltabiano Series XV A, 620–1 var. (D220/R– [unlisted rev. die]); HGC 2, 800; SNG ANS 378; SNG Lloyd 1105; McClean 2398; Rizzo pl. XXVII, 5 (all from the same obv. die). Toned, flan a little irregular. Good VF.
From the Colin E. Pitchfork Collection.... | 19 May 2021 | 1,200 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 117, Lot 518
Nerva. AD 96-98. Æ Sestertius (33.5mm, 26.45 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 97. Laureate head right / Two mules grazing, one left, one right; behind, high-wheeled cart, with pole and harness (collars and traces), tipped up and pointing slightly to right. RIC II 93; Banti 44. Brown surfaces, light pitting, minor smoothing. VF. Rare.
Ex RAM Collection (Triton XVIII, 6 January 2015), lot 1067, purchased from R. M. Smythe, April 1999; Numismatic Fine Arts IX (10 December 1980), lot 470.
Nerva att... | 19 May 2021 | 2,000 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Monthly Auction 61210, Lot 99037
Ancients
Julia Augusta (Livia), wife of Augustus. AE sestertius (33mm, 26.36 gm, 2h). NGC XF 5/5 - 4/5, scratches. 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.
Ex WRG Collection (Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 109, 12 September 2018), lot 607; Coinhunter [Catheine Bullowa] (14 June 1997), lot 176
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/anci... | 16 May 2021 | 2,100 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Monthly Auction 61210, Lot 99038
Ancients
Julia Augusta (Livia), wife of Augustus. AE sestertius (34mm, 26.64 gm, 3h). Fine, porosity. 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.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 431 (24 October 2018), lot 337; Timeline Auctions (23 May 2017), lot 1086
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-julia-augusta-livia-wife-of... | 16 May 2021 | 550 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Monthly Auction 61210, Lot 99040
Ancients
Agrippina Senior (died AD 33). AE sestertius (34mm, 26.35 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 2/5. Rome, ca. AD 37-41. AGRIPPINA M F MAT C CAESARIS AVGVSTI, draped bust of Agrippina Senior right, seen from front, hair falling in queue down back of neck / S•P•Q•R / MEMORIAE / AGRIPPINAE, decorated funerary carpentum drawn by two mules left, the side ornamented, the cover supported by standing figures at the corners. RIC I (Gaius) 55.
Ex DMS Collection (Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic ... | 16 May 2021 | 1,000 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Monthly Auction 61210, Lot 99084
Ancients
Julia Titi (ca. AD 79-90/1). AE sestertius (34mm, 25.80 gm, 5h). NGC VF 5/5 - 2/5. Commemorative issue, Rome, AD 90-91. DIAE IVLIAE AVG DIVI TITI F, decorated funerary carpentum drawn right by two mules; SPQR in exergue / IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER P P, legend around large S•C. RIC II (Domitian) 717.
Interesting error in obverse legend with DIAE versus the correct DIVAE.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 431 (24 October 2018), lot 391; Roma Numismatics, ... | 16 May 2021 | 400 USD | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Spring Sale 2021, Lot 1256
Roman Empire. Domitilla, mother of Titus.
Diva Domitilla. Sestertius 80-81, Æ 24.32 g. MEMORIAE – DOMI – TILLAE Carpentum drawn r. by two mules; in exergue, S P Q R. Rev. IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VII around SC. C 1. BMC Titus 226. RIC Titus 262. CBN Titus 234.
Very rare. Brown-green patina and very fine / good very fine
Ex NAC sale K, 2000, 1683.
Estimate: 750 CHF... | 10 May 2021 | 2,500 CHF | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 123, Lot 131
Greek Coins. Messana.
Tetradrachm circa 488-461, AR 17.31 g. Biga of mules driven r. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; in exergue, laurel leaf. Rev. MESSE – N – IO – N Hare springing r. Caltabiano 56.3 (this coin listed). SNG Copenhagen 390 (these dies).
Lovely old cabinet tone and good very fine
Ex Rauch sale 1988, 61 and Hirsch Nachf. 272, 2011, 77 sales.
Estimate: 500 CHF... | 9 May 2021 | 2,750 CHF | |
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 123, Lot 132
Greek Coins. Messana.
Tetradrachm circa 478-476, AR 17.06 g. Biga of mules driven r. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; in exergue, laurel leaf. Rev. MESSE – N– IO – N Hare springing r. Caltabiano 76.2 and 3 corr. (this coin illustrated). SNG Lockett 817 (this coin). Pozzi 484 (this coin).
Well centred on a full flan and with a lovely old cabinet tone. Insignificant
die break on obverse, otherwise good very fine
Ex Naville I, 1921, Pozzi, 484; Glendining's 25 October 1955, Lo... | 9 May 2021 | 5,000 CHF | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 123, Lot 189
Greek Coins. Mende.
Tetradrachm circa 460-425, AR 17.19 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; before, bird on plant. Rev. ΜΕΝ – Δ – Α – Ι – Ο – Ν around linear square containing vine with five bunches of grapes; all within incuse square. SNG ANS 340. Noe, Mende 73.
Very rare variety. Struck on an irregular large flan and with a light iridescent tone,
traces of double strikin... | 9 May 2021 | 4,750 CHF | |
Oslo Myntgalleri AS - Auction 25, Lot 1062
SICILIA, Messana. Circa 438-434 BC. AR tetradrachm, (17,21 g). Seated muleteer driving mule biga left, Nike flying above and crowning mule; laurel leaf in exergue. MEΣΣA-N-ION, hare springing right. Struck with worn dies and obverse struck a little off centre. Double struck on obverse. A few die cracks. Lightly toned. A rarer type with few recorded specimens from the past 20 years of online auction records. Same dies as the one sold at Nomos, obolos 6, lot 166. Caltabiano 422 (possibly same d... | 8 May 2021 | 7,000 NOK | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 83, Lot 591
Claudius Æ Mule Sestertius. Rome, AD 50-54. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head to right / EX S C OB CIVES SERVATOS inscribed in four lines within oak wreath. RIC I -, cf. 112 for obv., 96 for rev.; BMCRE p.190 † note. 28.15g, 34mm, 6h.
Very Fine. Extremely Rare.
From the Antonio Carmona Collection.
The die used for the obverse of this coin dates to the period post-circa AD 50 when Claudius began to be referred on his coinage as Pater Patriae, however, the corresponding "... | 6 May 2021 | 260 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 83, Lot 650
Diva Julia Titi (niece of Domitian) Æ Sestertius. Rome, AD 90-91. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER P P•, S•C in centre / DIVAE IVLIAE AVG DIVI TITI F, carpentum drawn to right by two mules; S P Q R in exergue. RIC II.1 717 (Domitian); BMCRE 458 (Domitian). 22.75g, 33mm, 6h.
Near Very Fine.
From the Antonio Carmona Collection.
Estimate: 150 GBP... | 6 May 2021 | 300 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 491, Lot 362
Julia Augusta (Livia). Augusta, AD 14-29. Æ Sestertius (34mm, 23.75 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Tiberius, AD 22-23. Ornamented carpentum drawn right by two mules / Legend around large S • C. RIC I 51 (Tiberius). Green surfaces, a few pits and flan flaws. Fine.
Estimate: 300 USD... | 5 May 2021 | 275 USD | |
Alfa Numismatics - Auction 1, Lot 10
Sicily, Messana. 460-456 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 16.73 g, 4h). Charioteer driving biga of mules right; above, Nike flying right, crowning mules; leaf with fruit in exergue / Hare springing right in between NOIN-MEΣΣAN. SNG Ashmolean 1829; SNG Cop 396; HGC 2, 782. Lightly toned. Near Very Fine.
Starting Price: 750 EUR... | 4 Oct 2020 | Unsold | |
