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Roman and Byzantine Coins

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1454		Republican Rome. Nine AR Denarii, c. 110-80 BC. Good dealer lot. Including regular and serratus types. Moneyers included are: A. Claudius Pulcher, 110-109 BC., Roma / Victory in biga; L. Memmius, 109-108 BC., Male head / Dioscuri frontal; Q. Minucius M.f. Thermus, 103 BC., Helmeted young Mars / Combat scene; C. Fabius C.f. Hadrianus, 102 BC., Veiled Cybele head / Victory in biga; D. Junius L.f. Silanus, 91 BC., Head of Roma / Victory in biga; L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus, 89 BC., Head of King Tatius / Rape of Sabines; C. Marcius Censorius, 88 BC., Head of Apollo / Galloping horse; Q. Antonius Balba, 83-82 BC., Jupiter head / Victory in quadriga; and, L. Roscius Fabati, 63 BC., Juno Sospita / Woman feeding serpent. Along with these, a Didrachm-quadrigatus, c. 225-215 BC, Youthful Janus head / Jupiter and Victoy in quadriga. Lastly, a Stater of Corinth, c. 300 BC., Pegasus left / Helmeted Athena head left. Coins, for the most part, lightly toned -- some colorfully so. Censorius on small, thick flan, perhaps lightly cipped in antiquity (3.5 g.). The Corinthian stater with corroded and heavily cleaned reverse, but Pegasus decent enough for jewelry use. Lot of 11 coins. Coins, but for two, average Choice Very Fine, a couple a bit better; Didrachm Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 675. View details	Realized $610
Lot 1455		C. Hosidius C.f. Geta, 64 BC., AR Denarius. Draped bust of Diana right, bow and quiver at shoulder. Reverse: The wild boar of Calydon right, pierced by spear, attacking dog underneath. Craw. 407/2; Syd. 903. Hosidia 1. Well centered on tight, thick flan. Trivial peripheral flatness on reverse. Lightly toned and lustrous. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 1456		Pompey the Great, d. 48 BC. AR Denarius, issued by Cnaeus Piso, c. 49 BC. Diademed head of Numa Pompilius right, the name, NVMA comprising the diadem. Reverse: Prow of war galley right. Craw. 446/1; Syd. 1032. Tiny banker's mark on neck. Nicely centered, with attractive light toning. Much luster remaining. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 1457		Julius Caesar, d.44 BC. AR Denarius, January - February 44 BC. Struck under L. A. Buca. Laureate head of Caesar right. Reverse: Venus standing left, holding Victory and scepter. Craw. 102. Lightly toned, intense gunmetal blue at edges. Reverse rather tight on the planchet, yet lacking many of the striking problems associated with these issues. A pleasing, solid specimen. Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 1458		Mark Antony, d. 30 BC. AR Denarius, struck 42 BC., at Epirus? Bare head of Antony right. Reverse: Distyle temple with facing bust of Sol within. Craw. 128. Fine old collection toning; a few ancient scratches and digs, and reverse planchet flaw resembling a scratch. Nevertheless, a decent example, nicely centered, and rare. Nice Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 1459		Octavian, 44-27 BC. AR Denarius, issued by Ti. Sempronius Graccus, 40 BC. Very rare! Designated as "Son of the Divine Julius." Youthful bareheaded Octavian right, lightly bearded. Reverse: Standard, Roman Eagle, Plow and Scepter. Sempronia 13. Craw. 525/2; Syd. 1127; C. 523. Nicely centered on oblong flan, with trifling peripheral flatness. Lightly toned, on good metal. With an extraordinarily elegant portrait for this period! Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 750. The symbolism on the back may refer to Octavius' pledge, as son and heir to the deified Julius Caesar, of land and money that he was to give to his veterens as a reward for their services. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 1460		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1461		Augustus, 27 BC-14 AD. Lot of Three Coins: in Gold, Silver, and Copper. Interesting lot, with affordable gold. Laureate head of Augustus right. Reverse: Gaius and Lucius Caesar, togate, stand facing, shields and spears between. This type represented in both the Aureus and Denarius denominations: RIC 206 (AV); RIC 207 (AR). Also a copper As, Lugdunum mint: Laureate head of Augustus right. Reverse: Altar of Lugdunum. RIC 230. Aureus with flattened/damaged edge, and surface roughness -- perhaps sea salvage? Denarius slightly toned and lustrous. The copper As deeply counterstamped at edge: PP(?) in rectangular incuse. Lot of 3 coins. Aureus, Sharpness of Very Fine Denarius, Choice Very Fine; As, Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $805
Lot 1462		Augustus, 27 BC-14 AD. Roman Syria, Seleukis & Pieria; Antioch. AR Tetrdrachm, Year 42 (12 AD.). Very good dealer lot. Laureate head right. Reverse: Tyche of Antioch seated right, holding palm, river god Orontes below; monogram and date at right. RPC 4159. Also two fine Severan denarii. Septimius Severus, 193-211 AD., of 202-210 AD.: Laureate head right / Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia; RIC 264a. Also, Caracalla, 198-217 AD., of 205 AD.: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Mars in military dress, standing left; RIC 81. Augustus with lightly granular fields, but very good portrait. The denarii with choice, sharp strikes, the teenage portrait of Caracalla quite good. Lot of 3 coins. Augustus Very Fine plus; Denarii graded ICG MS-60. Estimated Value $175 - 275. View details	Realized $242
Lot 1463		Tiberius, 14-37 AD. Gold Aureus (7.6 g.), Lugdunum mint, after 16 AD. A good hole-filler for a budget set of the Twelve Caesars. Laureate head of Tiberius right. Reverse: Livia as Pax, enthroned right. RIC 25. Very well centered on nice round flan. A few minor edge marks, perhaps ex jewelry? Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 1464		Tiberius, 14-37 AD. AR Denarius, Lugdunum mint, after 16 AD. Laureate head of Tiberius right. Reverse: Livia as Pax, enthroned right. RIC 26. Lightly toned, with better than average portrait. Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 275. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 1465		Caligula, 37-41 AD. AR Denarius, Lugdunum mint, struck 37 AD. An affordable Caligula, with bold portrait. Bare head of Caligula right. Reverse: Radiate head of Augustus right, star at either side. RIC 2; BMCRE 4. Handsome light toning. Edge bump, with numerous tiny surface marks that appear to be ancient. With better portraits for the Lugdunum issues. Very Fine. Estimated Value $575 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 1466		Claudius, 41-54 AD. AR Denarius, Lugdunum mint, struck 46-47 AD. Choice and scarce. Laureate head of Claudius right. Reverse: Constantia seated left on curule chair. RIC 32; BMCRE 31. Perfectly centered on nice round flan, with choice early portrait. Slight "peacock" toning in vivid reds and blues. Very Fine plus. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,610
Lot 1467		Nero, 54-68 AD. Gold Aureus (7.2 g.), Rome mint, struck 65-66 AD. Another good hole-filler for the budget set of Twelve Caesar's gold. Laureate head right. Reverse: Roma seated left on trophy of arms, holding Victory and parazonium. RIC 54; C. 257. Two minor edge bumps, otherwise pleasing for grade. Nice Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 1468		Nero, 54-68 AD. AR Denarius 67-68 AD. Laureate head of Nero right. Reverse: Salus enthroned left, holding out patera. RIC 71; C. 316. Toned, sharp strike. Some surface roughness, or spots of porosity. Very Fine or better. Estimated Value $300 - 375. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 1469		Nero, 54-68 AD. AR Tetradrachm, Antioch mint, Syria, Seleukis & Pieria, struck 63/64 AD. Laureate and aegis-draped bust of Nero right. Reverse: Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, date at left, pellet and palm at right. RPC 4190. Lightly toned. With bold, slightly malevolent looking portrait. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 1470		Galba, 68-69 AD. AR Denarius, Rome mint, struck 68-69 AD. An interesting coin in Galba's series, and scarce. Laureate head right, drapery at back and left shoulder. Reverse: Draped female figure standing left, holding patera over lit garland-draped altar; rudder held in other hand, right foot resting on gobe. RIC 214. Sharp and boldly struck portrait of unsual style, along with very pretty reverse. Coin with appealing light gray and iridescent patina. Very Fine, the obverse better. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 1471		Galba, 68-69 AD. AE Dupondius, struck 68 AD; and a Denarius of Otho, 69 AD. Galba: Bare head right / Libertas left, holding pileus and rod. RIC 366. Also, Otho: Bare head right / Securitas standing left, holding wreath and scepter. RIC 10; C. 19. Galba, with pleasing dark coppery-black patina; light roughness to fields. Otho on usual tight flan; very light russet toning. Lot of 2 coins. Galba, nice Fine to Very Fine; Otho, Very Good, the obverse better. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $242
Lot 1472		Vitellius, 69 AD. AR Denarius, Rome mint, struck 69 AD. Laureate head right. Reverse: Tripod lebes, with dolphin above, raven below at base. RIC 109; C. 111. With light gray and iridescent toning. About Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 1473		Titus, 79-81 AD. AR Denarius, Rome mint, struck 80 AD. Laureate head right. Reverse: Draped table, with winged thunderbolt resting atop. RIC 23a; Tack sharp strike, perfectly centered on round flan, with artistic light gray and iridescent toning. Old or ancient scrape at neck. The portrait of compact, and attractive style. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 1474		Nerva, 96-98 AD. AR Denarius, Rome mint, struck 97 AD. Laureate head of Nerva right. Reverse: Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia. RIC 16; C. 66. Fine light gray to russet toning. Finely centered on a nice round flan. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 1475		Trajan, 98-117 AD. AR Denarius 103 AD. Laureate and draped bust of Trajan right. Reverse: Abundantia standing left, holding ears of corn and cornucopia, modius at left, prow behind right. RIC 166; BMCRE 169 Appealing light gray to russet toning. Finely centered on full, nearly round flan. The reverse die fresh and sharp. Choice Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $167
Lot 1476		Trajan, 98-117 AD. Gold Aureus (7.4 g), Rome mint, struck 98-99 AD. Laureate head right. Reverse: Germania seated left, upon a pile of shields and arms, holding olive branch. RIC 15; C. 290.A number of surface marks, mostly ancient, but portrait bold and sharply struck. Very Fine or better. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 1477		Hadrian, 117-138 AD. Gold Aureus (7.3 g), Rome mint, struck 117 AD. Popular type, while not rare, still, does not come to the market too frequently. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right. Reverse: Radiate and draped bust of Sol right. RIC 16; c. 1003. Light marks or graffiti in fields; nevertheless, the bold relief bust remains a splendid example of Hadrian's portraiture. Very Fine plus. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,013
Lot 1478		Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, struck 134-138 AD. Draped bust of Hadrian right. Reverse: Hadrian, togate, stands right clasping hands with Felicitas, who holds caduceus. RIC 755; C. 643. Deep brown and orichalcum patina. About Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 1479		Aelius, Caesar 136-138 AD. AR Denarius, Rome mint, struck 137 AD. Bare head of Aelius right. Reverse: Concordia seated left, holding out patera, left arm resting on cornucopia. RIC 443. Nicely styled portrait, with attractive soft pinkish-gray patina. Very Fine plus. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $92
Lot 1480		Antoninus Pius, 138-161 AD. Gold Aureus (7.1 g), Rome mint, struck 155-156 AD. Laureate head right. Reverse: Pius, togate, stands left holding globe. RIC 256a; C. 995. Perfectly centered on ovate flan. A pleasing, solid example, with slight reddish patina suggesting a Boscoreal source. Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,121
Lot 1481		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1482		Lucilla, daughter of Marcus Aurelius. AR Denarius, Rome mint. Scarce. Draped bust of Lucilla right. Reverse: Regnal wreath: within, VOTA / PVBILCA / CA. RIC 792; C. 99. Fine old toning, with charming portrait. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 1483		Pertinax, 193-193 AD. AR Denarius, Rome mint, struck 193 AD. With good eye appeal for the grade. Rare. Laureate head right. Reverse: Ops enthroned left, holding two ears of corn. RIC 8a; C. 33. Obverse well centered on tight flan; with very good portrait, and good even gray toning. Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 1484		Pescennius Niger, 193-194 AD. AR Denarius, Antioch mint, struck 193-194 AD. Rare. Laureate head right. Reverse: Jupiter enthrone left, holding Victory and scepter; IOVI PRAE ORBIS. RSC 41a; RIC 43b. Surprisingly well centered, with complete legends visible. Lightly toned, with usual light metal porosity, but here not so bad. About Very Fine. Estimated Value $950 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 1485		Clodius Albinus, 195-197 AD, as Caesar. AR Denarius, Rome mint, struck193. Scarce. Bare head of Albinus right. Reverse: Providentia standing left with scepter, holding wan over globe at feet. RIC 32a; C. 53. Light, somewhat iridescent toning, with very good early portrait. Very Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 1486		Septimius Severus, 193-211 AD. AR Tetradrachm of Antioch, Syria, struck 202-207 AD. Laureate head right. Reverse: Eagle standing left on leg of animal, head reverted, holding wreath in beak. Cf. Bellinger 3; BMC p. 193, 351 var. Artistic toning of light russet color. With bold, impressive portrait. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 1487		Diadumenian, 218 AD, as Caesar. AR Denarius, Rome mint, struck 217-218 AD. Scarce. Bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Diadumenian standing left, in military attire, holding scepter and standard at left, two standards behind. RIC 102; C. 3. Well struck up portrait, on decent metal. Light iridescent toning and some residual luster. Nearly Extremely Fine/Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $201
Lot 1488		Balbinus, 238 AD. AR Antoninianus, Rome mint, struck 238. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Iunctio Dextrarum. RSC 3; RIC 10. Well struck and centered, on better metal. Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $247
Lot 1489		Pupienus, 238 AD. Lot of Two Coins, an AR Antoninianus and an AE Sestertius, struck 238 AD. Antoninianus: Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Iunctio Dextrarum; RSC 3; RIC 10b. The Sestertius: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Pax enthroned left, holding branch; RIC 22. The silver with excellent old collection toning, and fine style portrait. The bronze with variegated green, brown, and coppery patina; the portrait sharply struck and choice. The Antoninianus a Choice Very Fine; the Sestertius Near Very Fine/Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $374
Lot 1490		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1491		Herennia Etruscilla, wife of Trajan Decius. AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Scarce. Diademed and draped bust right. Reverse: Pudicitas enthroned left, lifting veil from face, scepter resting on chair. RIC 136b; C. 22. Boldly struck, with pleasant portrait. Attractive dark geen and olive patina. Very Fine. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 1492		Volusian, 251-253 AD. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, struck 251-253 AD. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Pax standing frontal, head left, holding branch and scepter. RIC 256a; C. 74. Well struck up, with sharp, handsome portrait. With dark green and deep chestnut brown patina. A good example with much eye appeal. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 1493		Aemilian, 253 AD. AR Antoninianus, Rome mint, struck 253. Rare (R2). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Aemelian standing left, sacrificing over altar, standard in left field. RIC 18; C. 33. Well struck up portrait, on decent metal. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $132
Lot 1494		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1495		Laelianus, 268 AD. AE Antoninianus, Moguntiacum mint, struck 268 AD. A very appealing example of this rarity. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm. RIC 9; C. 4. Well struck and perfectly centered, on nice round flan. Reverse die a little worn. Otherwise, with dark gray-brown patina, and choice portrait. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 1496		Marius, 268 AD. Silvered AE Antoninianus, Cologne mint. Rare this nice. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. RIC 17. Well struck and centered, with most of the silvering intact. Bold portrait. Choice Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 1497		Probus, 276-282 AD. Silvered AE Antoninianus, Rome mint. Radiate, cuirassed bust of Probus left, wearing consular robes and holding eagle-topped scepter. Reverse: Roma enthroned frontal, within hexastyle temple. RIC 187; C. 528. Choicely centered on spacious flan, and finely struck. Nearly all of silvering complete, and lustrous. Handsome example. Virtually Mint State. Estimated Value $60 - 90. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $86
Lot 1498		Carausius, 287-293 AD. AE Antoninianus, Rotomagus mint(?). Excellent lot. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Tutelus standing left, sacrificing over altar, holding cornucopia; barbarized inscription? RIC --, cf. nos. 682-692, for reverse type, none of which seem to have obverse or reverse inscriptions matching this coin. This an unpublished variant? Along with an AE Follis of Maximianus, 1st Reign, 286-305 AD. Laureate head right / Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia. RIC --, cf. no. 120b, seemingly not listed with these mint marks. Carausius on oblong flan, but with very good portrait, and choice deep apple green patina. Maximianus crisply struck on round flan, of choice metal. Lot of 2 coins. First Choice Very Fine; second, Extremely Fine plus. Estimated Value $175 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $121
Lot 1499		Allectus, 293-296 AD. AE Antoninianus, Clausentum mint. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Pax standing left, holding branch and scepter. RIC 85. Finely centered on fairly round flan; metal lightly porous in areas. Dark gray-brown patina, with truly excellent portrait. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $189
Lot 1500		Haniballianus, 335-337 AD. AE 4, Constantinople mint. Affordable example of this still rare coin. Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: River god, Euphrates, reclining right on rocks, holding scepter. RIC 147; C.2. Deep green-black patina with earthen highlights. Moderate flan crack at 8 o'clock. Nice Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $58
Lot 1501		Constans, 337-350 AD. Gold Solidus (4.3 g), Thessalonica mint, struck 340-350 AD. Rare obverse type. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, all within Imperial wreath border. Reverse: Two Victories supporting wreath, inscription within. RIC 72; C. 171 var. Slight obverse graffiti. Slight patination. With large, bold portrait. Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $311
Lot 1502		Constantius II, 337-361 AD. Gold Solidus (4.3 g), Sirmium mint, struck 351-355 AD. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shield. Reverse: Roma and Constantinopolis seated, holding inscribed shield. RIC 9; C. 112. Slight obverse graffiti. Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265
Lot 1503		Nepotian, 350 AD. AE Centenionalis, Rome mint, struck 3rd-30th of June, 350 AD. An affordable example of this considerable rarity (R3). Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Roma enthroned left, holding Victory and scepter, shield at feet. RIC 203; C. 4. Dark green and brown patina. Small old plug at top, not really intruding on the quite stylish portrait. Fine/Very Good. Estimated Value $475 - 575. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690

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