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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25147
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PARTHIAN KINGDOM. Mithradates II (ca. 121-91 BC). AR drachm (21mm, 3.86 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF★ 5/5 - 5/5. Rhagae or Ecbatana, ca. 120-109 BC. Diademed, draped bust of Mithradates II left, wearing loop earring and torque ending in pellet / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ-ΜEΓΑΛΟΥ-ΑΡΣ-ΑΚΟΥ-EΠIΦANOYΣ, archer (Arsaces I) enthroned right, in Parthian dress, with bow in outstretched right hand. Sunrise 286. Sellwood 24.9. Shore 69 (123-188 BC). Stunning back charcoal toned surfaces.
Mithradates II the Great is... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 137
Antoninus Pius. Dupondius; Antoninus Pius; 138-161 AD, Rome, 140-4 AD, Dupondius, 12.43g. Strack-882 (citing Vienna only). Obv: ANTONINVS - AVG PIVS P P Head radiate r. Rx: ITALIA in exergue, TR POT - COS II[I] on l. and r., S - C across field, Italia seated l. on globe, holding cornucopia and scepter. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Probably the same example that Cohen-465 cites from the Herpin Collection, since he erroneously reads COS II rather than COS III in the reverse legend, according wi... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 544
Faustina I. Sestertius; Faustina I; Rome, 140 - 161 AD, Sestertius, 27.30g. RIC-1103. Obv: DIVA FAVSTINA, Draped bust r. with hair elaborately waved and piled up inn a round coil. Rx: AETERNITAS Aeternitas enthroned holding phoenix on globe and transverse scepter, SC in exergue.This coin shows, on this exquisite portrait, the extreme wealth of the Empress of the World as the Romans knew it, her hair heavily decorated with valuable pearls. Choice EF
Estimate: 900 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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SINCONA AG - Auction 89, Lot 507
THE GARRULUS COLLECTION. SICILY. Panormos.
Tetradrachm c. 340 BC. (16.87 g, 6 h) Quadriga galloping to left; above, Nike flying right to crown the charioteer who bends forward, holding kentron in his right hand and the reins in his left; in exergue, Punic inscription SYS; above the head of the farthest horse, star. Rv. Head of Kore-Persephone to left, wearing necklace, triple-pendant earring and corn wreath; below chin, swastika; around four dolphins. Jenkins pl. 21, 70 (same dies). Rizzo ... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31070
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Vespasian (AD 69-79). AE sestertius (33mm, 25.71 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 2/5, Fine Style, smoothing. Rome, AD 71. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III, laureate head of Vespasian right / IVDAEA-CAPTA, palm tree in center; bearded and draped Jewish captive standing right (on left) , hands tied behind back, grounded shield behind, and Judaea seated right on cuirass (on right), in attitude of mourning, resting left elbow on knee, supporting head with left hand, pile of arms b... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31077
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Anonymous Issue (ca. 1st century AD). AE spintria tessera (19mm, 4.44 gm, 4h). NGC XF 5/5 - 3/5. Erotic series. Couple on couch: male figure kneeling left over woman lying on back, with his right hand on her left breast, raising her right leg with his left hand, she grasps side of couch in her right hand, her left hand propped under head; curtain beyond / XV; within dotted border. Simonetta & Riva Scene 8, Position B. This remarkable piece mesmerizes with its visual depth, boasting s... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31078
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Anonymous Issue (ca. 1st century AD). AE spintria tessera (22mm, 3.10 gm, 9h). NGC Choice Fine 4/5 - 3/5. Erotic series. Couple on couch: male figure kneeling right (on left), raising right leg of woman reclining left (on right); curtain beyond, within dotted border / XII(?); within laurel wreath. Simonetta & Riva Scene 9, Position B. This rare and sought-after spintria token boasts exquisite jade and amber surfaces, making it a gem to behold beyond just its subject matter.
Sex-a hid... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31094
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Caracalla (AD 198-217). AV aureus (20mm, 6.78 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5, edge filing. Rome, AD 213. ANTONINVS-PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, cuirassed bust of Caracalla right, seen from behind / VICTORIA-GER-MANICA, Victory advancing right, with wreath in outstretched right hand, trophy cradled in left arm. Calicó 2833. RIC IV.I 237 var. (slight drapery). Very rare type with 10 other specimens in sales archives. An exquisite offering adorned with areas of amber toning, complemented b... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31107
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Irene, Sole Reign (AD 797-802). AV solidus (20mm, 4.42 gm, 5h). NGC MS 5/5 - 5/5. Constantinople. ЄIRIhH-bASILISSH, bust of Irene facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, two pinnacles, and cross in center, globus cruciger in right hand, transverse cruciform scepter in left / •-ЄIRIhH-bASILISSH Θ, bust of Irene facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, two pinnacles, and cross in center, globus cruciger in right hand, transverse cruciform scepter in left. Sear 1599. This co... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32252
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Nero, as Augustus (AD 54-68). AE dupondius (28mm, 15.43 gm, 5h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 3/5, light smoothing. Rome, ca. AD 64. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, radiate head of Nero right / MAC-AVG, frontal view of the Macellum Magnum, its domed central section in two stories and approached by steps, flanked by two-storied wings of unequal height, with porticoes; male figure standing left in center above the steps, grounded scepter in second; S-C across fields, II (mark of valu... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32265
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Anonymous Issue (ca. 1st century AD). AE spintria tessera (24mm, 4.11 gm, 3h). VG, altered surfaces. Erotic series. Couple on couch: male figure lying on stomach, propped up on left arm, head reverted to look at partner, right hand grasping partner's elbow, partner behind, right hand on male's right leg; curtain beyond / XVI; within dotted border. Simonetta & Riva Scene 13, Position D. Altered surfaces, thus ineligible for encapsulation. Struck on a gorgeous perylene green colored fl... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32332
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Irene, Sole Reign (AD 797-802). AV solidus (19mm, 4.46 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. Constantinople. ЄIRIhH-bASILISSH, bust of Irene facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, two pinnacles, and cross in center, globus cruciger in right hand, transverse cruciform scepter in left / •-ЄIRIhH-bASILISSH Θ, bust of Irene facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, two pinnacles, and cross in center, globus cruciger in right hand, transverse cruciform scepter in left. Sear 1599. A fully... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2009
Campania, Capua.
Reduced quadrigatus circa 213-211, AR 21 mm, 6.03 g. Laureate head of Zeus r. Rev. kapu in Oscan characters Eagle standing r. on thunderbolt. Sambon 1021. de Luynes 105. Robinson, NC 1964, pl. 5, 1 (these dies). SNG ANS 200. Historia Numorum Italy 480.
Extremely rare, only very few specimens known. An issue of great interest and fascination
with a superb old cabinet tone and a portrait of fine style. Areas of weakness,
otherwise about extremely fine / good very fine... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2025
Calabria, Tarentum.
Stater circa 281-276, AV 18 mm, 8.54 g. Head of youthful Heracles r., wearing lion's skin headdress. Rev. Young man (Taras ?) in prancing biga r., holding trident and reins; above, star and below horses, KΛH / dolphin. Vlasto 18 (this coin). McClean 600 (these dies). Fischer-Bossert G20b (this coin illustrated). Historia Numorum Italy 955.
Very rare. A portrait of fine style struck in high relief on a full flan. Extremely fine
Ex M&M 68, 1986, 23 and NAC 9, 1996, 3... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2121
Syracuse.
24 litrae circa 214-214, AR 30 mm, 20.25 g. Diademed head l.; in r. field, cornucopiae. Rev. BAΣIΛEOΣ – ΙΕΡΩΝYMOY Winged thunderbolt. Jameson 887 (this coin). Holloway 3b (this coin, erroneously illustrated as 3a in the plates). AMB 537 (this coin).
Of the highest rarity, very few specimens known and possibly the only one in private hands.
An issue of tremendous importance and fascination with a delicate portrait of
fine Hellenistic style and a lovely old cabinet tone. Trac... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2161
Philip V, 221 – 179.
Tetradrachm, Pella or Amphipolis circa 220-211, AR 30 mm, 16.88 g. Diademed head of Philip V r. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ – ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ Athena Alchidemos striding l., holding thunderbolt and shield; in inner fields, ΣΡ – ΕΡ. SNG Alpha Bank 1050. SNG München 1124. AMNG III, pl. 34, 16. Boehringer, Chronologie, pl. VII, 6 (this obverse die). Mamroth 1.
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, among the finest specimens known.
A portrait of great beauty, the work of a ver... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2164
Macedonia, under the Romans.
Tetradrachm, Amphipolis circa 167-149, AR 32 mm, 16.44 g. Diademed and draped bust of Artemis r. with bow and quiver over shoulder in centre of Macedonian shield. Rev. MAKEΔONΩN – ΠPΩTHΣ Club; above, monogram and below, N. All within oak wreath, thunderbolt to l. AMNG III, 167. SNG Fitzwilliam 2341.
Lovely old cabinet tone. Die break on obverse, otherwise extremely fine
Ex Prunier sale 27th June 2022, 181.
Estimate: 1200 CHF... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2165
Macedonia, under the Romans.
Tetradrachm, Amphipolis or Thessalonica circa 148-147, AR 31 mm, 16.91 g. Diademed head of Artemis r. with quiver over shoulder in the centre of a Macedonian decorated shield. Rev. LEG / ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΩΝ Club with handle to the left; above, hand holding olive branch l. and monogram. All within wreath of oak leaves and acorns. Weber 2250 (this coin). Mackay, ANSMN 14, 9.
Wonderful old cabinet tone and good extremely fine
Ex Ars Classica sale V, 1923, duplicates of ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2166
Macedonia, under the Romans.
Koinon, pseudo-autonomous issue. Time of Gordian III, 238-244. Bronze circa 238-244, Æ 33 mm, 12.59 g. AΛEΞANΔPOV Head of Alexander III r., wearing lion skin headdress. Rev. KOINON MAKEΔONΩN NЄΩ Alexander standing r., placing harness on Bucephalus rearing to l. AMNG III p. 111, 416a.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. An issue of great fascination with
a lovely and interesting reverse composition. Green patina and good very fine
Ex Roma ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2315
Q. Labienus Parthicus. Denarius, mint moving with Labienus in Asia Minor 40, AR 19 mm, 3.80 g. Q LABIENVS – PARTHICVS IMP Bare head of Labienus r. Rev. Parthian horse r., with bridle and saddle, to which bow case and quiver are attached. Babelon Atia 3. C 2. Sydenham 1357. Sear Imperatores 341. Hersh, in SNR 59, 1b (this coin). RBW 1809. Crawford 524/2.
Extremely rare. A pleasant specimen of this desirable issue. A lovely portrait struck
on excellent metal and with a lovely old ca... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2319
Claudius augustus, 41 – 54.
Aureus 41-42, AV 18 mm, 7.81 g. TI·CLAVD·CAESAR·AVG·GERM·P M·TR·P Laureate head r. Rev. EX·S·C / OB CIVES / SERVATOS within oak wreath. C 34. BMC 16. V on Kaenel type 8. RIC 15. CBN 32 (Lugdunum). Calicó 356.
Rare. A bold portrait struck on a large flan, good very fine
By the time the emperor Claudius came to the throne after the murder of his depraved nephew Caligula, he had been properly schooled in how terribly people can treat one another. Indeed, it... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2329
Nerva, 96 – 98.
Aureus 96, AV 18 mm, 7.42 g. IMP NERVA CAES AVG – P M TR P COS III P P Laureate head r. Rev. AEQVITAS – AVGVST Aequitas standing l., holding scales and cornucopiae. C 5. BMC 23. RIC 13. CBN –. Calicó 951 (misdescribed as COS II).
Very rare. About extremely fine
History is best understood in hindsight, and the Romans of the time could not have known how pivotal an event the murder of Domitian would prove to be. We have since recognised a clean break between the 'Twe... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2346
Faustina I, wife of Antoninus Pius.
Diva Faustina. Medallion after 141, Æ 42 mm, 86.81 g. DIVA AVGVSTA – FAVSTINA Draped bust r., hair waved and coiled at top of head. Rev. Fight between Romans and Sabine: at sides, two groups of soldiers , while in the middle, women and children trying to separate them; in exergue, SABINAE. Cf. C 60 = Gnecchi –,2 and pl. 56, 6 (these reverse die, legend misdescribed due to the poor condition)
An apparently unique obverse variety of a type of the highes... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2378
Pacatian, usurper 248 – 249.
Antoninianus, Viminacium 248-249, AR 23 mm, 4.94 g. IMP TI CL MAR PACATIANVS P F AV Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. PAX AETERNA Pax, draped and diademed, standing facing, head turned l., holding transverse sceptre in l. hand and olive branch in upraised r. C 6. RIC 5.
Rare and in unusually fine condition for the issue. Light iridescent tone and good very fine
The year 248 marked what Romans believed was the thousandth anniversary of their capit... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA, Lot 1047
The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Vespasian augustus, 69 – 79.
Description
Sestertius, Roma 71, Æ 33 mm, 26.55 g. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III Laureate head r. Rev. IVDAEA – CAPTA Jewess seated r. on cuirass under palm tree in attitude of mourning; behind palm, Jew standing r., hands tied behind his back; in l. field, shields. In exergue, S C.
Reference
C 232
BMC 532
RIC 159
CBN 489
Hendin 773
Condition
Rare and in excepti... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA, Lot 1112
The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Septimius Severus, 193 – 211.
Description
Sestertius, Roma 210, Æ 32 mm, 23.41 g. L – SEPT SEVE – RVS PIVS AVG Laureate head r. Rev. P M TR P XVIII COS III P P Severus and Caracalla, both veiled, standing vis-à-vis and sacrificing over altar; behind them, in the centre, figure of Concordia or Pietas. In exergue, S C.
Reference
C 560
BMC 191
RIC 798
Condition
Very rare and in unusually fine condition for... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA, Lot 1121
The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Caracalla, 198 – 217.
Description
Sestertius, Roma 210, Æ 32 mm, 27.64 g. M AVREL ANTONI – NVS PIVS AVG Laureate head r., with drapery on l. shoulder. Rev. PONTIF TR P XIII COS III S – C Mars, in military attire, striding l., holding branch and trophy.
Reference
C 474 var (without drapery)
BMC 202
RIC 450b
Condition
A magnificent portrait of excellent style struck in high relief. A lovely green patina,
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 153
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
The Bellum Sociale. Denarius, Corfinium circa 90, AR 18 mm, 3.88 g. Helmeted head of Italy r.; below chin, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping r.; in exergue, viteliú retrograde in Oscan characters. Sydenham 625. Campana 1e (this coin). Historia Numorum Italy 422.
Extremely rare and among the finest specimens known. Wonderful
old cabinet tone and good extremely fine
Ex M&M Cahn 17 July 1933, Haeberlin, 1459; Münzhandlung Basel Fixed Price List ... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 157
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
The Bellum Sociale. Denarius, Corfinium circa 90, AR 18 mm, 4.00 g. Laureate head of Italia l.; behind, ITALIA. Rev. Youth kneeling at the foot of a standard and holding pig, at which eight soldiers (four on each side point their swords); in exergue, A. Sydenham 621. RBW 1214. Campana 59. Historia Numorum Italy 408.
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Light iridescent
tone and extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 33, 2006, 241.
The typ... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 158
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
The Bellum Sociale. Denarius, mint moving with C. Paapius (in Campania?) circa 90, AR 19 mm, 3.65 g. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars r., bowl decorated with plume; behind, viteliú in Oscan characters. Rev. Oath-taking scene: four soldiers, two on each side, pointing their swords at pig held by kneeling youth; in exergue, c.paapii.c retrograde in Oscan characters. Sydenham 637. SNG Lockett 59 (this coin). Campana 83s (this coin). RBW 1225 ... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 302
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
C. Considius Nonianus. Denarius 57, AR 18 mm, 3.97 g. C·CONSIDI·NONIANI Diademed and laureate bust of Venus r.; below chin, S·C. Rev. ERVC above gate in wall surrounding mountain on which stands temple. Babelon Considia 1. Sydenham 887. FFC 585 (this coin). RBW 1522. Crawford 424/1.
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly among the finest specimens
known. Perfectly struck and centred on a full flan. Light iridescent ... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 308
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
C. Memmius C. f. Denarius 56, AR 20 mm, 3.80 g. C·MEMMI·C·F· – QVIRINVS Laureate head of Quirinus r. Rev. MEMMIVS· AED·CERIALIA·PREIMVS·FECIT Ceres l. seated r., holding torch in l. hand and corn ear in r.; at her feet, snake. Babelon Memmia 9. Sydenham 921. RBW 1532. Crawford 427/2.
In exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly among the finest specimens known.
An absolutely spectacular portrait of masterly style perfectly struck ... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 378
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
L. Aemilius Buca. Denarius 44, AR 18 mm, 3.80 g. L·BVCA Diademed head of Venus r. Rev. Sulla reclining on rock l.; on r., Luna descending from mountain and behind, Victory with spread wings holding staff in raised r. hand. Babelon Aemilia 12. Sydenham 1064. Sear Imperators 164. RBW 1677. Crawford 480/1.
Extremely rare and in unusually fine condition for the issue. Struck on a very large
flan and complete, almost invisible traces of overs... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 379
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
C. Iulius Caesar and M. Mettius. Denarius 44, AR 19 mm, 3.20 g. Wreathed head of Caesar r.; behind, CAESAR [DICT] and lituus; before, QVART. Rev. Juno Sospita in galloping biga r. holding figure-of-eight shield in l. hand and brandishing spear in r. Below horses, M·METTIVS. Babelon Julia 31. C 36. Sydenham 1057. Alföldi Caesar, pl. VII, 18 (these dies). Sear Imperators 98. RBW –. Crawford 480/2a.
Extremely rare and in unusually fine con... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 380
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
C. Iulius Caesar and M. Mettius. Denarius 44, AR 19 mm, 3.85 g. CAESAR·IMP Wreathed head of Caesar r.; behind, lituus and culullus. Rev. M METTIVS Venus standing l., holding sceptre and Victory, and resting l. elbow on shield which in turn rests on globe; in l. field, I. Babelon Julia 32 and Mettia 4. C 34. Sydenham 1056. Alföldi, Caesar, pl. XIII, 45 (these dies). Sear Imperators 100. RBW –. Crawford 480/3.
Minor areas of weakness, o... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 421
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
L. Servius Rufus. Denarius 43, AR 17 mm, 3.72 g. L·SERVIVS – RVFVS Male head (Brutus) r. Rev. Dioscuri standing facing, both holding spears and with swords hanging from waist. Babelon Sulpicia 10. Sydenham 1082. Sear Imperators 324. Woytek, Arma et Nummi p. 559. RBW 1793. Crawford 515/2.
Very rare. Lovely old cabinet tone and good very fine
Ex Harlan J. Berk sale 189, 2014, 199.
L. Servius Rufus was a colleague of M. Arrius Secundus am... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 443
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Emerita
P. Carisius. Denarius circa 25-23 BC, AR 20 mm, 3.44 g. IMP CAESAR – AVGVSTV Bare head r. Rev. P CARISI – VS – LEG PRO PR Circular city-wall with EMERITA inscribed above gate. C 397. BMC 292. RIC 10. CBN –.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Unusually well struck on
a very broad flan and complete. Extremely fine
Ex Gorny & Mosch 114, 2002, 207 and Helios 4, 2009, ... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 494
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Claudius, 41 – 54.
Denarius 41-42, AR 18 mm, 3.71 g. TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P Laureate head r. Rev. CONSTANTIAE – AVGVSTI Constantia seated l. on curule chair, r. hand raised and feet on stool. C 16. BMC 13. RIC 14. CBN 29.
Very rare and in exceptional state of preservation for the issue. A magnificent
portrait of superb style struck in high relief and a spectacular iridescent
tone. Virtually as struck and Fdc
Ex Tkalec 29 Febru... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22010
Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (20mm, 3.84 gm, 1h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 4/5. Military mint traveling with Caesar in Spain, ca. late 46-early 45 BC. Bust of Venus right, wearing stephane, pendant earring and necklace; Cupid at shoulder / CAESAR, trophy of Gallic arms; captives seated at base, dejected female to left, bound male to right looking up at trophy. Crawford 468/1. Sydenham 1014.
Julius Caesar was made Proconsul over Further Spain, and the following nine y... | 5 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22011
Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator Perpetuo (ca. February-March 44 BC), with Publius Sepullius Macer, as Moneyer. AR denarius (18mm, 3.36 gm, 4h). NGC VG 5/5 - 1/5, scratches. Rome. CAESAR-DICT•PERPETVO, laureate head of Julius Caesar right / P•SEPVLLIVS downward on right, MACER downward on left, Venus standing facing, head left, Victory standing left in outstretched right hand, scepter in left. Crawford 480/11. Sydenham 1072. Julia 49 and Sepullia 4. Rays of light dance off the surface in ey... | 5 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22034
Ancients
Augustus (27 BC-AD 14), with L. Caninius Gallus, as Moneyer. AR denarius (19mm, 3.57 gm, 12h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 3/5, edge chip. Rome, 12 BC. AVGVSTVS, bare head of Augustus right / L•CANINIVS-GALLVS•III•VIR, Germanic chieftain, with long hair and beard, nude but for a cloak over shoulders, kneeling right on right knee, offering vexillum in right hand, left hand extended below left knee in gesture of submission. RIC I 416. Clear strike, with charcoal toning and an amethyst glimmer.
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 568
L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus. 62 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.91 g, 6h). Rome mint. Veiled and diademed head of Concordia right / Trophy; to left, three captives (King Perseus of Macedon and his two sons) standing right; to right, Paullus standing left. Crawford 415/1; Sydenham 926; Aemilia 10; RBW 1497. Light iridescent tone. In NGC encapsulation 6206039-008, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5.
From the William B. Porter Collection.
This coin commemorates the victories of the moneyer's suppos... | 1 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 627
Nerva. AD 96-98. Æ Sestertius (33mm, 23.60 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 97. Laureate head right / Palm tree with two clusters of dates. RIC II 82; Hendin 6634b; Banti 17. Rough dark brown surfaces. Good Fine.
David Hendin wrote, in his Guide to Biblical Coins, Sixth Edition, that "In all likelihood (this reverse type) celebrates Vespasian's requirement of 71/2 CE that the annual didrachm Temple Tax, the Fiscus Iudaicus, be paid to Rome rather than to the Jewish Temple. This tax was extended ... | 1 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Bruun Rasmussen - Auction 920, Lot 204
Ancient coins
Greece
Gaul
Northeast Gaul, The Parisii, Quarter Stater, c. 60-40 BC, Traité de numismatique celtique (J-B. Colbert de Beaulieu), Classe V, fig. 21, BN 7796, LT 7796/7798, SLM 273, 1,54 g - highly detailed, immacuately centered and thus one of the best known examples of this extremely rare and important piece of Celtic art and Parisian history.
Already by the end of the 3rd cent BC, a settlement built on the Île de la Cité was inhabited by a Gallic tribe known as the Parisii. Ju... | 30 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Bruun Rasmussen - Auction 920, Lot 214
Ancient coins
Greece
Egypt and Northern Africa
Kyrenaica, Kyrene, Hemidrachm, c. 500-480 BC, Müller 28, SNG Cop.1169, Rosen 763, Buttrey, Coins, Period I, Group 2, 83, cf. Triton XXII, lot 431 1.72 g - rare, well-struck and with a fine old toning
On the other side of the profile of the syncretic Greek/Egyptian god, Zeus-Ammon is seen the fruit of the now extinct Silphio (Silphium) plant. Legend said that this fruit was a gift from Apollo himself and the Romans considered it worth its weight i... | 30 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 6
Campania. Neapolis circa 300 BC.
Nomos AR
20 mm, 7,20 g
Diademed head of nymph to right; to left, Artemis running right, holding torch; XAPI below / [NEΟΠΟΛITΩN], Man-headed bull walking right; above, Nike flying right, placing wreath on bull's head; MY monogram below.
Very Fine, Toned
HN Italy 579; SNG BN 786.
Neapolis Campania, commonly referred to as Neapolis, was an ancient Greek city located in the region of Campania in southern Italy. The name Neapolis translates to "New City" in G... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 13
Calabria. Tarentum circa 272 BC-AD 240.
Nomos AR
19 mm, 6,33 g
Warrior, nude, holding javelin, on horse running right; |-IΠΠOΔA below / TAPAΣ, Phalanthos, nude, holding distaff and kantharos, riding dolphin left; IΔ to inner right, amphora to outer right.
Very Fine
Vlasto 907; HN Italy 1040.
Tarentum, also known as Taras in Greek and Taranto in Italian, was an ancient Greek city located in southern Italy, specifically in the region known as Magna Graecia. It was founded by Greek colonist... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 86
Pontos. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator 120-63 BC.
Bronze Æ
24 mm, 14,14 g
Head of Perseus right, wearing Phrygian cap / AMIΣOY, Pegasos grazing left; monogram to left, two monograms below.
Good Very Fine
SNG BM Black Sea 1213-1215; HGC 7, 239.
Mithradates VI Eupator, also known as Mithridates VI of Pontus, was a notable ruler and military leader of the ancient kingdom of Pontus in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey). He was a member of the Pontic royal family and reigned as king from ar... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 190
Zeugitana. Carthage circa 215-201 BC.
Bronze Æ
21 mm, 5,46 g
Wreathed head of Tanit left / Horse standing right, head left; punic letter below and to right.
Very Fine
SNG Copenhagen 309-313.
Tanit is a prominent goddess in ancient Phoenician religion and mythology. She was also worshipped by the Carthaginians, who were descendants of the Phoenicians and inhabited the ancient city of Carthage in North Africa (modern-day Tunisia). As a fertility and mother goddess, Tanit was associated wit... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24143
Ancients
Irene, Sole Reign (AD 797-802). AV solidus (19mm, 6h). ANACS MS 62. Constantinople. ЄIRIhH-bASILISSH, bust of Irene facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, two pinnacles, and cross in center, globus cruciger in right hand, transverse cruciform scepter in left / •-ЄIRIhH-bASILISSH Θ, bust of Irene facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, two pinnacles, and cross in center, globus cruciger in right hand, transverse cruciform scepter in left. Sear 1599.
The brief sole reign... | 21 Apr 2024 | 3,200 USD | |
cgb.fr - Live Auction April 2024, Lot 283
GALLIA - ALLOBROGES (Dauphiné area)
Type : Denier à l'hippocampe, tête à gauche
Date : Ier siècle avant J.-C.
Metal : silver
Diameter : 11 mm
Orientation dies : 11 h.
Weight : 2,3 g.
Obverse legend : Anépigraphe
Obverse description : Tête casquée à gauche
Reverse legend : Anépigraphe
Reverse description : Hippocampe à gauche ; grènetis
Commentary : L'étude sur ce monnayage, dans les Cahiers Romans de Numismatique n° 6, montre que ces monnaies sont rarement bien centrées. Le revers fa... | 9 Apr 2024 | 50 EUR | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 88, Lot 43
Macedon under the Romans, Amphipolis Tetradrachm circa 167-149, AR 31.00 mm., 16.51 g.
Diademed and draped bust of Artemis r., bow and quiver over shoulder, in the center of a Macedonian shield. Rev. Club; above, monogram and below, two monograms ; all within oak wreath, thunderbolt to l. SNG Lockett 1537. SNG Copenhagen 1314.
Lightly toned, testcut on reverse, otherwise Very fine
From the collection of a Mentor
Starting price: 80 GBP... | 7 Apr 2024 | 170 GBP | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 88, Lot 44
Macedon under the Romans, Aesillas quaestor Tetradrachm circa 90, AR 30.00 mm., 16.66 g.
ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΩΝ Deified head of Alexander r. Rev. AESILLAS Cista, club, sella and Q. All within wreath. Bauslaugh, ANS NS 22, 7. SNG Copenhagen 1330.
Extremely fine
Starting price: 150 GBP... | 7 Apr 2024 | 260 GBP | |
VAuctions - NBJ Auction 11, Lot 84
JUDAEA: Procurators. Pontius Pilate. 26-36 CE. Æ Prutah. Dated RY 16 (29 CE), three bound grain ears simpulum. around TIBEPIOY ΚΑΙCAPOC L Iς//A bushel (modius) filled with three corn ears, around IOYΛΙΑ ΚΑΙCAPOC (Julia [= Livia, the mother/wife] of Tiberius/of AugustusEE). 2.98gm, 17mm, Good Very Fine.
The relationship between the Romans and the Jews during the administration of Pontius Pilate became increasingly more volatile than during previous administrations, as Pilate took many steps to ... | 7 Apr 2024 | 80 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 559, Lot 328
ASIA MINOR, Uncertain. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ (16mm, 5.38 g, 1h). Bare head right / Prow right; Q below. RPC I 5411; FITA p. 13-19. Earthen red-brown patina, light porosity. Near VF.
This issue has previously been attributed to a Macedonian mint with identification of the portrait as Brutus (Friedlander) or Caesar (Grant). RPC presents a case for a Cilician or Syrian origin, supported by find data, with a suggestion that the portrait is Octavian. Issues of similar portrait style, perhaps b... | 3 Apr 2024 | 2,250 USD | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Sale 46, Lot 10
KINGS of MACEDON, Alexander III. Posthumus issue. AR Tetradrachm (13.27 gm; 35 mm). Struck under Mithradates VI of Pontus, Mesembria (Thracia) mint, ca. 125-65 BC. Obv: Portrait right of Alexander III as Hercules, wearing lionskin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated left holding eagle and scepter; AΛEΞANΔPoY on left, BAΣIΛEΩΣ on right, magistrate name MEΣAM in lower left field, ethnic ΔIO in upper left field. Struck under Mithradates at the beginning of his second war against the Romans. Price 1128;... | 28 Mar 2024 | Unsold | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 203 | Silver, Lot 157
Islands off Caria. Astypalaia circa 125-88 BC.
Bronze Æ
13 mm, 2,30 g
Head of Perseus right, wearing Phrygian cap / A-C, harpa.
Very Fine
BMC Caria, p.186, 2 var. (Α-Σ); HGC 6, 1279.
The island of Astypalaia was originally called Pyrrha, when the Carians possessed it, then Pylaea, next the Table of the Gods (Θεῶν τράπεζα), on account of its verdure, and lastly Astypalaia, from the mother of Ancaeus, who was abducted by Poseidon in the form of a winged fish-tailed leopard. The island was ... | 24 Mar 2024 | 190 EUR | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - Auction XXX, Lot 69
Sicily, Syracuse AV 100 Litrai - Double Dekadrachm. Dionysios I, circa 405-400 BC. Unsigned dies in the style of Kimon. Head of Arethusa to left, wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace, hair in sphendone ornamented with two stars; ΣYPAKO[ΣIΩN] before, A behind / Herakles kneeling to right, strangling the Nemean Lion. Bérend 30; Gulbenkian 324 (same dies); Rizzo pl. L, 12 (same rev. die); SNG ANS 332-333 (same dies); Pozzi 606 (A rather than AK behind); Jameson 1917 var. (A behind); HGC 2,... | 21 Mar 2024 | 20,000 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - Auction XXX, Lot 334
Augustus Æ As of uncertain mint, North-Western(?) Hispania. Circa 27-23 BC. IMP AVG DIVI F, bare head to left; palm to left, winged caduceus to right / Celt-Iberian shield. RPC I 3 (same dies as illustration); ACIP 3301 (same dies); Vives 118-2; SNG Copenhagen 413. 10.76g, 25mm.
Near Extremely Fine; highly attractive patina. Rare.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Live Auction 1, 25 July 2018, lot 363 (hammer: £800).
It is possible that the coinage listed in RPC under the title of 'uncertain mint... | 21 Mar 2024 | 440 GBP | |
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Roma Numismatics Ltd - Auction XXX, Lot 395
Julius Caesar AV Aureus. Rome, 45 BC. L. Munatius Plancus, urban prefect. C•CAES DIC•TER, draped bust of Victory to right / L•PLANC PR•VRB, ewer with handle. Crawford 475/1b; Bahrfeldt 20; CRI 60a; Calicó 44. 7.98g, 21mm, 6h.
NGC graded AU★ 5/5 - 5/5 (#6158054-001). Struck on a very broad planchet and among the finest known examples.
Ex GK Collection, Roma Numismatics Ltd., Auction XXIII, 24 March 2022, lot 763 (hammer: GBP 36,000);
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica AG, Auction 97, 12 December 201... | 21 Mar 2024 | 28,000 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - Auction XXX, Lot 433
Domitian AV Aureus. Rome, AD 82-83. IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M, laureate head to right / IVPPITER CONSERVATOR, eagle, with spread wings and head to left, standing facing perched on thunderbolt. RIC II.1 143b; C. 319; BMCRE 51; BN 49 var. (wings raised); Calicó 895. 7.74g, 21mm, 6h.
Good Extremely Fine. Very Rare.
Ex G.T. Collection of the Twelve Caesars, Roma Numismatics Ltd., Auction XX, 30 October 2020, lot 501;
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica AG, Auction 100, 29 May 2017, lot 462 (hammer: C... | 21 Mar 2024 | 24,000 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - Auction XXX, Lot 455
Hadrian AV Aureus. Rome, AD 136. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, bare-headed bust to right, slight drapery on far shoulder / VICTORIA AVG, Victory advancing to right, head to left, holding wreath and palm branch. RIC II.3 2236 (this coin illustrated); C. 1452; BMCRE p.335 note; Calicó 1394a (cf. 1393, same rev. die). 7.38g, 19mm, 7h.
Near Mint State. Very Rare and among the finest known examples of the type.
This coin illustrated in R.A. Abdy and P.F. Mittag, Roman Imperial Coinage II.3 (London, ... | 21 Mar 2024 | 22,000 GBP | |
Davissons, Ltd. - Auction 43, Lot 81
SYRTICA. Oea. Julia Augusta (Livia, wife of Augustus). Augusta, A.D. 14-29. Æ as. 10.44 gm. 25 mm. Struck circa A.D. 22/3-29. Her bare-headed and draped bust right; before, peacock standing to right; behind, grain ear / Helmeted and draped bust of Minerva left, wearing aegis; Neo-Punic WY'T before. RPC I 833. MAA 35. Müller 35. SNG Copenhagen 34. Near Very Fine. Rare.
In the second century B.C. Oea was conquered by the Romans who included it in their province of Africa and gave it the name ... | 20 Mar 2024 | 200 USD | |
Davissons, Ltd. - Auction 43, Lot 144
Elagabalus. A.D. 218-222. AR denarius. 3.18 gm. 19 mm. Uncertain eastern mint. Struck A.D. 218-219. His laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG / Slow quadriga right, bearing the sacred stone of Emesa on which is an eagle, surrounded by four parasols; SANCT DEO SOLI around, ELAGABAL in exergue. RIC IV.2 195 (R2). RSC 268. Good Very Fine; crisp and attractive with good surfaces and slightly lustrous tone. Rare.
Ex Harlan Berk BBS 139 (4 August 2004) lot 339.
Elaga... | 20 Mar 2024 | 1,900 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61365, Lot 22241
Ancients
MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Perseus (179-168 BC). AR tetradrachm (30mm, 15.49 gm, 11h). NGC XF 5/5 - 3/5. Reduced Attic standard, Pella or Amphipolis, 179-172 BC. Diademed head of Perseus right, with close beard / ΒΑΣΙ-ΛΕΩΣ / ΠΕP-ΣΕΩΣ, eagle with spread wings standing right on thunderbolt; MAP monogram above, AY monogram in right field, AN monogram between legs; all within oak wreath, plow right below. Mamroth, Perseus 25. HGC 3, 1094. Handsome slate grey toning throughout with an abundance o... | 10 Mar 2024 | 2,800 USD | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - February 2024 World CCO Auction, Lot 74099
AUGUSTUS, 27 B.C.- A.D. 14. AR Denarius (3.79 gms), Uncertain Mint in Spain, Possibly Colonia Patricia, ca. 19-18 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5. Punch Marks.
RIC-37B; RSC-97. Obverse: Head of Augustus left, wearing oak wreath; Reverse: DIVVS - IVLIVS; Comet with eight rays and tail pointed upward. A beautiful example of the type featuring an excellent young bust of Rome's first emperor along with a crisply-struck reverse design. The surfaces exhibit great metal quality and shimmer w... | 26 Feb 2024 | 900 USD | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 1643
L. Marcius Philippus, 57 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 4.14 g, 3 h), Rome. ANCVS Diademed head of Ancus Marcius to right; behind, lituus. Rev. PHILIPPVS Equestrian statue, raising right hand, set to right on aqueduct; below horse, a flower; within the arches of the aqueduct, AQVA MARC. Babelon (Marcia) 28. Crawford 425/1. RBW 1524. Sydenham 919. An exceptional piece, lightly toned and struck on a broad flan. Good extremely fine.
Ex Leu 11, 14 May 2022, 220 and from the collection of Walter We... | 24 Feb 2024 | 1,000 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 1644
L. Marcius Philippus, 57 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.92 g, 7 h), Rome. ANCVS Diademed head of Ancus Marcius to right; behind, lituus. Rev. PHILIPPVS Equestrian statue, raising right hand, set to right on aqueduct; below horse, a flower; within the arches of the aqueduct, AQVA MARC. Babelon (Marcia) 28. Crawford 425/1. RBW 1524. Sydenham 919. Slightly rough, otherwise, good very fine.
From an American collection, ex Artemide Aste 62E, 11-12 March 2023, 399.
This denarius of L. Marcus Phi... | 24 Feb 2024 | 120 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 1645
L. Marcius Philippus, 57 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 4.19 g, 4 h), Rome. ANCVS Diademed head of Ancus Marcius to right; behind, lituus. Rev. PHILIPPVS Equestrian statue, raising right hand, set to right on aqueduct; below horse, a flower; within the arches of the aqueduct, AQVA (MAR). Babelon (Marcia) 28. Crawford 425/1. RBW 1524. Sydenham 919. Struck from a worn obverse die, otherwise, very fine.
This denarius of L. Marcus Philippus depicts the head of Ancus Marcius, the legendary fourth k... | 24 Feb 2024 | 121 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 1928
Titus, 79-81. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.40 g, 6 h), Rome, January-June 80. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M Laureate head of Titus to right. Rev. TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P Elephant standing left. BMC 43. Cohen 303. RIC 115. Faint scratches, otherwise, very fine.
The Romans first encountered elephants in 280 BC at the Battle of Heraclea against Pyrrhus of Epirus, who brought twenty of the beasts to Italy. As the horses were terrified of the unusual smells and the deafening noises of the tr... | 24 Feb 2024 | 360 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 1995
Trajan, 98-117. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 32 mm, 25.90 g, 7 h), Rome, 116-117. IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P Laureate and draped bust of Trajan to right. Rev. ARMENIA ET MESOPOTAMIA IN POTESTATEM P R REDACTAE / S - C Trajan, laureate and in military attire, standing right, holding reversed spear in his right hand and parazonium in his left; before, Armenia seated left, head turned to right; to left and right, Tigris and Euphrates reclining right and left, e... | 24 Feb 2024 | 700 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 1996
Trajan, 98-117. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 35 mm, 26.10 g, 6 h), Rome, 116-117. IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P Laureate and draped bust of Trajan to right. Rev. ARMENIA ET MESOPOTAMIA IN POTESTATEM P R REDACTAE / S - C Trajan, laureate and in military attire, standing right, holding reversed spear in his right hand and parazonium in his left; before, Armenia seated left, head turned to right; to left and right, Tigris and Euphrates reclining right and left, e... | 24 Feb 2024 | 225 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 2147
Septimius Severus, 193-211. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.44 g, 12 h), Rome, 196. [L SEPT SEV] PERT AVG IMP VI[II] Laureate head of Septimius Severus to right. Rev. MVNIFICENTIA A[VG] Elephant walking to right. BMC 224. Cohen 349. RIC 100. Nicely toned. Struck on a tight flan, otherwise, very fine.
Ex Emporium 104, 20 November 2023, 464 and from the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection (with original collector's ticket).
The Romans first encountered elephants in 280 BC at the Battle of Heraclea ... | 24 Feb 2024 | 130 CHF | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 117, Lot 907
Commodus AR Denarius. Rome, AD 191-192. L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL, bust to right in lion's skin headdress / HERCVL ROMAN AVGV, written in three lines across club within wreath. RIC III 251; BMCRE 339. RSC 190. 3.30g, 17mm, 11h.
Very Fine.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 104, 15 December 2022, lot 1010.
Commodus is often credited by ancient sources with the near destruction of the Roman Empire, through a combination of disinterest in governance and an all-consuming belief that he was of go... | 22 Feb 2024 | 95 GBP | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 87, Lot 371
Egypt, Alexandria. Dattari. Nero, 54-68 Tetradrachm circa 58-59 (year 9), billon 26.00 mm., 4.07 g.
Laureate head r. Rev.ΔHMOΣ PΩ / MAIΩN Demos of Romans standing r., holding cornucopia and sceptre; in r. field, LE. RPC 5234.4 (this coin illustrated). Dattari-Savio Pl. 8, 215 (this coin).
Very Fine.
Illustrated in RPC online as better type. From the Dattari collection.
Starting price: 40 GBP... | 11 Feb 2024 | 90 GBP | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 193 | Silver, Lot 191
Divus Marcus Aurelius AD 180. Struck under Commodus, AD 180. Rome
Denarius AR
18 mm, 2,78 g
DIVVS [M AN]TONINVS PIVS, bare head of Marcus Aurelius to right / CONSECRATIO, eagle standing right on garlanded altar, head left.
Very Fine
RIC 272.
"CONSECRATIO" refers to the act of consecration, a ritualized process of elevating a deceased emperor to divine status after their death. The eagle, often associated with Jupiter, the king of gods, symbolizes the emperor's soul ascending to the heaven... | 28 Jan 2024 | 90 EUR | |
cgb.fr - Internet Auction January 2024, Lot 271
GALLIA - ALLOBROGES (Dauphiné area)
Type : Denier à l'hippocampe, tête à gauche
Date : Ier siècle avant J.-C.
Metal : silver
Diameter : 11 mm
Orientation dies : 5 h.
Weight : 2,35 g.
Obverse legend : Anépigraphe
Obverse description : Tête casquée à gauche
Reverse legend : Anépigraphe
Reverse description : Hippocampe à gauche ; grènetis
Commentary : L'étude sur ce monnayage, dans les Cahiers Romans de Numismatique n° 6, montre que ces monnaies sont rarement bien centrées. Le revers fa... | 23 Jan 2024 | 115 EUR | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 116, Lot 813
Commodus AR Denarius. Rome, AD 191-192. L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL, bust to right, wearing lion skin headdress / HERCVL ROMAN AVGV, written in three lines across club within wreath. RIC III 251; BMCRE 339. RSC 190. 2.84g, 18mm, 6h.
Very Fine.
Commodus is often credited by ancient sources with the near destruction of the Roman Empire, through a combination of disinterest in governance and an all-consuming belief that he was of god-like status. With his accession, says the contemporary his... | 18 Jan 2024 | 80 GBP | |
Stephen Album Rare Coins - Auction 48, Lot 1645
PARTHIAN KINGDOM: Parthamaspates, AD 116, AR drachm (3.81g), Shore-423, Sunrise-449, diademed bust left, short curly beard, wearing tiara, EF. After spending much of his life in Roman exile, Parthamaspates accompanied the emperor Trajan on the latter's campaign to conquer Parthia. Trajan originally planned to annex Parthia, but ultimately placed Parthamaspates on his father's throne as a Roman client in 116. Following Roman withdrawal from the area, Osroes easily defeated Parthamaspates and re... | 18 Jan 2024 | 110 USD | |
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Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII Online Sessions, Lot 5166
KINGS of PONTOS. Mithradates VI Eupator. Circa 120-63 BC. AR Tetradrachm (32mm, 16.01 g, 11h). Pergamon mint. Dated month 9, year 223 BE (June 74 BC). Diademed head right / Stag grazing left; to left, star-in-crescent above monogram; to right, ΓKΣ (year) above monogram; Θ (month) in exergue; all within Dionysiac wreath of ivy and fruit. Callataÿ dies O48/R7, a (this coin); HGC 7, 340; DCA 692; SNG Ashmolean 201 (same obv. die); Davis 186 (same obv. die); Pozzi 2100 (same obv. die). Toned, brok... | 17 Jan 2024 | 800 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3114, Lot 33083
Ancients
BITHYNIAN KINGDOM. Prusias I (ca. 230-182 BC). AR tetradrachm (33mm, 17.01 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Diademed head of Prusias I right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΠΡΟΥΣΙΟΥ, Zeus standing facing, head left, crowning royal name with diadem in right hand, grounded scepter in left; thunderbolt above ME monogram above ANΣ monogram in inner left field. Waddington 9b. Jameson 1387. SNG von Aulock 6878. Cleanly struck with sharp and delicate devices on a broad flan.
Even before the Wars... | 16 Jan 2024 | 2,200 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3114, Lot 33170
Ancients
ARABIA. Eastern. Kingdom of Gerrha. Abi'el, daughter of Nasil, 3rd-2nd centuries BC. AR tetradrachm (28mm, 16.73 gm, 8h). NGC Choice XF★ 5/5 - 4/5. Imitating Alexander III of Macedon. Head Heracles right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied before neck / 'b'l brt' nšyl (Aramaic for 'Abi'el daughter of Našîl), Shams seated left on backless throne, right leg pulled back, protome of horse right on outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left; palm tree and aleph (Aramaic) in left... | 16 Jan 2024 | 3,500 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61357, Lot 22062
Ancients
Irene, Sole Reign (AD 797-802). AV solidus (20mm, 4.42 gm, 5h). NGC MS 5/5 - 5/5. Constantinople. ЄIRIhH-bASILISSH, bust of Irene facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, two pinnacles, and cross in center, globus cruciger in right hand, transverse cruciform scepter in left / •-ЄIRIhH-bASILISSH Θ, bust of Irene facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, two pinnacles, and cross in center, globus cruciger in right hand, transverse cruciform scepter in left. Sear 1599.
The br... | 14 Jan 2024 | Unsold | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - January 2024 NYINC Auction, Lot 55050
MACEDON. Under the Romans. Aesillas, Quaestor. AR Tetradrachm (16.84 gms), Uncertain Mint, ca. 95-65 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5. Brushed.
HGC-3.1, 1110; SNG Cop-1327. Obverse: Head of the deified Alexander the Great right; Reverse: Money chest, club, and chair within wreath.
Estimate: $200 - $400... | 12 Jan 2024 | 460 USD | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - January 2024 NYINC Auction, Lot 55051
MACEDON. Under the Romans. Aesillas, Quaestor. AR Tetradrachm (16.48 gms), Uncertain Mint, ca. 95-65 B.C. Ch VF.
HGC-3.1, 1110; SNG Cop-1330. Obverse: Head of the deified Alexander the Great right; Reverse: Money chest, club, and chair within wreath.
Estimate: $200 - $400... | 12 Jan 2024 | 260 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 8
CALABRIA, Tarentum. temp. Pyrrhos of Epeiros. Circa 276-272 BC. AV Quarter Stater – Triobol (11mm, 2.15 g, 4h). Head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath; NK monogram to left / Eagle standing right, wings spread, on thunderbolt; TAPAN[TINΩN] up left field; to right, [ΦI(?) above two stars] above two amphorai; NIKAP in exergue. Fischer-Bossert G58c (V49/R58 – this coin); Vlasto 57 (same dies); HN Italy 986; SNG Copenhagen 837 (same dies); Berlin 28 (same dies). Minor marks, double struck on r... | 9 Jan 2024 | 3,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 81
SICILY, Syracuse. Agathokles. 317-289 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 16.91 g, 4h). Struck circa 310-306/5 BC. Head of Kore right, wearing wreath of grain ears, single-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; [KOPAΣ to left] / Nike, wearing long chiton, standing trophy to right; monogram to lower left, triskeles to outer right, [AΓA]ΘOKΛEO[Σ] in exergue. Ierardi 103 (O21/R64); BAR Issue 23; HGC 2, 1536; Boston MFA 463 = Warren 406 (same dies). Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 4281288-015, graded AU, ... | 9 Jan 2024 | 7,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 103
SICILY, Lilybaion (as 'Cape of Melkart'). Circa 350-310 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 17.28 g, 11h). Charioteer, holding kentron in extended right hand and reins in left, driving fast quadriga right; above, Nike flying left, crowning charioteer with open wreath held in both hands; [RŠ]MLQRT ("Raš Melqart" in Punic) in exergue / Head of female right, wearing sphendone, triple-pendant earring, and linear necklace; three dolphins swimming around. Jenkins, Punic 5 (O4/R4); CNP 315; HGC 2, 731; Boston ... | 9 Jan 2024 | 2,500 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 112
CARTHAGE, First Punic War. Circa 264-241 BC. EL 1½ Shekels – Tridrachm (21mm, 10.34 g, 12h). Carthage mint. Head of Tanit left, wearing wreath of grain ears with pellet on its leaf, triple-pendant earring, and necklace with nine pendants / Horse standing right, head left; ouraios above; pellet behind forward hind hoof. Jenkins & Lewis Group Xb, 428; CNP 41i; MAA 32; SNG Copenhagen 996; Bement 600; Jameson 923; de Luynes 3747–8; Weber 8491. Flan crack, trace deposits, scrape on edge. Good VF.
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Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 215
KINGS of PONTOS. Mithradates VI Eupator. Circa 120-63 BC. AR Tetradrachm (35mm, 16.85 g, 12h). Pergamon mint. Dated month 11, year 212 BE (August 85 BC). Diademed head right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ MIΘPAΔATOY EYΠATOPOΣ, stag grazing left; to left, star-in-crescent above monogram, BIΣ (year) above monogram; IA (month) below; all within Dionysiac wreath of ivy and fruit. Callataÿ p. 16, dies D4/R– (obv. die unlisted for date [but known for month 12], rev. die unlisted); RG 16; HGC 7, 338; DCA 688. Lightly to... | 9 Jan 2024 | 3,250 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 217
KINGS of PONTOS. Mithradates VI Eupator. Circa 120-63 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31mm, 16.72 g, 12h). Pergamon mint. Dated month 9, year 223 (June 74 BC). Diademed head right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ MIΘPAΔATOY EYΠATOPOΣ, stag grazing left; to left, star-in-crescent above monogram; to right, ΓKΣ (year) above monogram; Θ (month) in exergue; all within Dionysiac wreath of ivy and fruit. Callataÿ dies O48/R– (unlisted rev. die); HGC 7, 340; DCA 692; SNG Ashmolean 201 (same obv. die); Davis 186 (same obv. die); Pozzi ... | 9 Jan 2024 | 9,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 219
KINGS of PONTOS. Mithradates VI Eupator. Circa 120-63 BC. AR Tetradrachm (33.5mm, 16.67 g, 12h). Pergamon mint. Dated month 12, year 223 BE (September 74 BC). Diademed head right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ MIΘPAΔATOY EYΠATOPOΣ, stag grazing left; to left, star-in-crescent above ΓKΣ (year); two monograms to right, Σ below, IB (month) in exergue; all within Dionysiac wreath of ivy and fruit. Cf. Callataÿ pp. 21–2 (for date, issue and obv. die unlisted); HGC 7, 340; DCA 692; Nomos Obolos 8, lot 260 var. (same o... | 9 Jan 2024 | 7,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 228
MYSIA, Kyzikos. Circa 450-330 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10mm, 2.57 g). Head of Attis right, wearing Phrygian headdress; below, tunny right / Quadripartite incuse square. Von Fritze I 142; Greenwell 56; Boston MFA 1523; SNG BN 292–3; BMC –; Gillet –; cf. Gulbenkian 644 (stater); Jameson –; Weber –. Light scratches. Near EF.
From the Siren Collection.
The portrait on this particular issue is thought to be Attis, the consort of Phrygian Kybele. The androgynous Kybele/Agdistis was castrated ... | 9 Jan 2024 | 1,500 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 470
LYDIA, Sardis. temp. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ Medallion (39mm, 23.24 g, 12h). Aurelius Rufinus, first archon for the second time. ACIAC ΛYΔIAC ЄΛΛAΔOC A MHTPOΠOΛIC CAPΔIC, turreted, veiled, and draped bust of the Tyche of Sardis right / ЄΠI AYP POYΦЄINOY APX A T B CAPΔIANΩN B NЄΩKOPΩN, Zeus Lydios seated left, holding Nike in right hand and scepter in left; within zodiac circle; ZЄYC ΛYΔIOC across field. Hochard 2222 (D381/R807); Kurth 340; RPC VII.1. 3 (this coin). Brown patina, roughness, ... | 9 Jan 2024 | 850 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 511
JUDAEA, Caesarea Maritima. Vespasian. 69-79 CE. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 15.03 g, 12h). Dated "New Holy Year" 3 (70/1 CE). AYTO • KP • KAIΣ • OYEΣΠAΣIA, laureate head right / Eagle standing left on palm frond, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; club to left; ETOYΣ Γ IEPOY (date) around. McAlee 352 (Antioch); RPC II 1964; Prieur 131 (Antioch). Minor deposits, small die flaw on obverse, light scuff on reverse edge, edge hammered. Good VF. Very rare, only four known to RPC, another four i... | 9 Jan 2024 | 3,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 588
L. Sulla and L. Manlius Torquatus. 82 BC. AV Aureus (19mm, 10.78 g, 3h). Military mint moving with Sulla. Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet, ornamented with griffin's head, the visor in three pieces and peaked, single-pendant earring, and ornate necklace; L • MANLI up right field, PRO • Q down left / Sulla, holding branch in right hand and reins in left, driving triumphal quadriga right; above, Victory flying left, crowing him with wreath; L • SVLLA • IM in exergue. Crawford 367/4; Syd... | 9 Jan 2024 | 55,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 778
Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ Medallion (38.5mm, 52.07 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 172/3. M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVII, laureate and cuirassed bust right, with gorgoneion aegis on cuirass / IMP VI COS III; VICT GERM in exergue, Victory in triumphal quadriga left, holding reins in right hand and palm frond in left. Gnecchi II 57 and pl. 63, 7; MIR 18, 1056-1/36; Banti 495. Dark brown-red patina, roughness, smoothing. Good Fine. Very rare.
From the Ellison Collection. Ex G. Hirsch 375 (22 Sep... | 9 Jan 2024 | 1,900 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 819
Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ Sestertius (31.5mm, 27.74 g, 12h). British Victory type. Rome mint. Struck AD 211. M AVREL ANTONI NVS PIVS AVG, laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder / VICT BRIT TR P XIIII COS III, Victory, draped at waist, standing right, right foot on helmet, placing right hand on trophy in center; trophy composed of helmet, cuirass, shields, spears, and greaves; at base of trophy to right, male captive seated left with hands bound behind back, to his right, veiled an... | 9 Jan 2024 | 1,450 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 839
Tranquillina. Augusta, AD 241-244. AR Denarius (19mm, 2.88 g, 8h). Rome mint. Special emission of Gordian III, AD 243. SABINIA TRANQVILLINA AVG, draped bust right, wearing stephane / CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia, draped, seated left on throne, holding patera in extended right hand and double cornucopia in left. RIC IV 251; RSC 1a. Toned, reverse die wear, minor lamination error, small lamination repairs on reverse. Near EF. Very rare.
Ex Soler & Llach 1122 (26 October 2021), lot 891; Triton IV ... | 9 Jan 2024 | 7,500 USD | |
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Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 939
Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (21.5mm, 4.49 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck 492-507. D N ANASTA SIVS PP AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder in right hand and shield decorated with horseman motif on left shoulder / VICTORI A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross in right hand; star to right; I//CONOB. DOC 3i; MIBE 4a; SB 3. Toned with some luster, trace die rust, a few light scratches, minor deposits. EF.... | 9 Jan 2024 | 2,750 USD | |
