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Sale 41
Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction
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Lot 2898 |
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Republican Rome. C. Norbanus, 83 BC. AR Denarius. Diademed head of Venus right, X behind. Reverse: Left to right: prow stem, fasces, caduceus, and grain ear. Craw. 357/1a; Norbana 1. Perfectly centered and struck, on fully round flan. Sharp and lustrous! With lovely smoky-russet toning. The scarcer of the two Norbanus varieties, and the finest that we have handled. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 350.
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$1,093 |
Lot 2899 |
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Republican Rome. L. Scribonius Libo, 62 BC. AR Denarius. Diademed head of Bonus Eventus right / Garlanded well-head with two lyres and hammer (Craw. 416/1a). Plus another Denarius of L. Thorius Balbus, c. 105 BC; Head of Juno Lanuvium, in goat's skin / Bull charging right (Craw. 316/1). Both peasant old collection pieces with attractive toning. The Scribonius quite nice. Lot of 2 coins. Coins average Very Fine plus.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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$300 |
Lot 2900 |
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Republican Rome. L. Plautius Hypsaeus, 60 BC. AR Denarius. Draped and jeweled bust of Leuconoê right, dolphin behind. Reverse: Semi-draped Jupiter in slow quadriga left, wielding fulmen. Craw. 420/2a; Plautia 12. Fully and sharply struck - - the reverse perfectly centered. With light smoky-russet toning, beautiful mirror luster, and the portrait in fine style. A gorgeous coin! Mint State.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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$1,495 |
Lot 2901 |
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Pontos. Amisos, c. 85-65 BC. AE 31 mm. (Time of Mithrdates the Great). Laureate head of Zeus right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, head right (BMC 22; SNG Cop. 132). Zeus's portrait fine and bold, with black-green patina. Scarce. Also a Sestertius of Domitian, with Jupiter enthroned reverse (as Sear II 2766 illustration). Good, strong portrait; reverse porous. Lastly, another Sestertius of Gordian III; IOVI STATORI reverse (Sear II 8710). Inspection suggested, but some decent material here. Lot of 3 coins. Coins range from Fine to Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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$90 |
Lot 2902 |
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Claudius, 41-54 AD. AE As, Rome mint, struck c. 41-42 AD. Bare head of Claudius left. Reverse: Libertas stands right, holding up pileus. RIC 97; BMCRE 145; C. 47. Sharp, with good surfaces, and chocolate-like patina. Pleasing coin. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
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$288 |
Lot 2903 |
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Claudius, 41-54 AD. AE Sestertius, Rome, struck 41-42 AD. Laureate head right. Reverse: Spes advancing left, lifting up hem, holding out flower with one hand; SPES AVGVSTA, SC. RIC 99; BMCRE 124. Very minor flatness to torso of Spes, otherwise a wonderfully crisp strike on a choice, very round flan. Green-black patina, with some earthen highlights. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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$1,495 |
Lot 2904 |
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Nero, 54-68 AD. AR Tetradrachm (14.38 g), of Antioch, struck 61/62 AD. Laureate head right. Reverse: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, with wings spread, palm branch at left, date at right. RPC 4182; Wruck 39. Well struck up on tight flan of quality metal. Even gray tone. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 350.
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$288 |
Lot 2905 |
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Nero, 54-68 AD. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, struck c. 65 AD. Laureate bust of Nero right, drapery at left shoulder. Reverse: Roma seated left on cuirass and shields; RIC 273 var.; BMCRE 173. Finely centered and sharply struck, with excellent portrait. Lovely green smooth patina, but with areas of roughness or brass showing (mostly on reverse). In addition, a Sestertius of Trajan, Rome, c. 103-111 AD.: Laureate bust right, drapery at left shoulder / Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia, prow of ship behind; RIC 500c. Coin like previous, with splendid obverse, but reverse somewhat rough. Inspection suggested, but both fine portrait studies. Lot of 2 coins. Portrait sides Choice Very Fine, or better.
Estimated Value $650 - 750.
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Lot 2906 |
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Otho, 69 AD. AR Tetradrachm (14.41 g), of Antioch, struck 69 AD. Laureate head right. Reverse: Eagle standing left on laurel wreath, with wings spread and wreath in beak, palm branch at left, crescent between legs. RPC 4199; Wruck 63. Trivial double striking to eagle. Otherwise, attractive idealizing portrait, and the coin lightly toned. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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$630 |
Lot 2907 |
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Titus, 79-81 AD. AE As, Rome mint, struck 80 AD. Scarce. Laureate head left. Reverse: Genius of the Roman People stands left, sacrificing over a lit altar, a cornucopia is held in his left hand; GENI P R; S C in field. RIC 126; BMCRE 209. Nicely struck, with very good high relief portrait. Pleasing black-green patina. Near Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $375 - 475.
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$460 |
Lot 2908 |
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Domitian, 81-96 AD. AE As, Rome mint, struck 88 AD. Laureate head right. Reverse: Togate Domitian stands left, before temple, and sacrificing at lit and draped altar, with two musicians at left, playing lyre and flute; COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC, SC. RIC 385a; BMCRE 434; C. 85. Well struck and centered, on almost round flan. Fine portrait, with handsome reverse device - - among the more interesting of Domitian's numismatic motifs. Nice black-brown patina, with touches of green and red. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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$575 |
Lot 2909 |
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Nerva, 96-98 AD. AE As, Rome mint, struck 97 AD. Laureate head right. Reverse: Aequitas stands left, holding scales and cornucopia; AEQVITAS AVGVST, SC. RIC 77; BMCRE 127; C. 7. Sharply struck on nearly round flan, with handsome black-green patina. The portrait an excellent thoughtful study of the aged emperor. Choice coin! Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 650.
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$528 |
Lot 2910 |
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Trajan, 98-117 AD. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, struck 101-102 AD. Laureate bust right, with drapery at left shoulder. Reverse: Pax (or Justitia) enthroned left, holding scepter, along with an olive branch in her extended hand. RIC32 var. (laureate only); C. 636 var. (laureate only); Banti 337. Bold, clean strike, perfectly centered on jumbo flan. With mottled red, brown, and black patina, expertly conserved. A big flashy coin, with considerable eye appeal. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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Lot 2911 |
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Trajan, 98-117 AD. AR Denarius, Rome mint, struck 101-102 AD. Less common. Laureate and draped bust right. Reverse: Radiate and draped bust of Sol right. RIC 326; RSC 189a. Sharply struck with good quality portraits. Toned. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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$408 |
Lot 2912 |
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Trajan, 98-117 AD. AR Denarius, Rome mint, struck 101-102 AD. Laureate head right, slight drapery at shoulder. Reverse: Hercules standing on altar facing, holding club and lion-skin. RSC 236. Sharp and lustrous, with slightly iridescent medium toning. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $175 - 275.
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$240 |
Lot 2913 |
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Trajan, 98-117 AD. AR Denarius, Rome mint, struck c. 108-109 AD. Dacian captive in attitude of dejection, seated left amid piled arms. Cf. RIC 98; RSC 120. Good portrait, sharp strike. Lightly toned, with luster. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $175 - 225.
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$216 |
Lot 2914 |
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Trajan, 98-117 AD. AR Tridrachm (10.36 g), of Arabia Petraea, Bostra mint, struck 112-114 AD. Rare with aegis on portrait. Laureate bust right, aegis at shoulder. Reverse: Distyle temple with eagle in pediment, and cult image of Artemis of Perge within. SNG ANS 1160 var. (drapery instead of aegis). Sharply struck and finely centered on very round flan. Lightly toned and very lustrous. A choice example of this interesting and exotic coin. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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$719 |
Lot 2915 |
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Trajan, 98-117 AD. AR Tridrachm (10.26 g), of Arabia Petraea, Bostra mint, struck 112-114 AD. Laureate bust right, cloak about shoulders. Reverse: Legionary eagle flanked by two standards. SNG ANS 1164. Very fine metal, with choice,sharp portrait. Toned. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 350.
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$360 |
Lot 2916 |
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Trajan, 98-117 AD. AR Drachm (2.97 g), of Arabia Petraea, Bostra mint, struck 114-116 AD. Draped and laureate bust right. Reverse: Bactrian camel standing left. SNG ANS 1158. Sharp and pristine. Toned. Exotic reverse, with very nice Greek-style portrait of Trajan! Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 350.
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$575 |
Lot 2917 |
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Trajan, 98-117 AD. AR Denarius, Rome mint, struck 116 AD. Laureate and draped bust right. Reverse: Nude Bonus Eventus stands left, holding patera and corn ears. RIC 347; BMCRE 549; RSC 276. Well struck, with very good portrait. Lightly toned and very lustrous. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 350.
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$299 |
Lot 2918 |
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An Assortment of Roman AR Denarii, and Other Ancient Silvers and Bronzes. Includes the most common Emperors, from Hadrian to Geta, including a "Vic Par" denarius of Lucius Verus (Sear II 5359), plus coins of Gordian III, Philip II, and Postumus. Also a smattering of late Roman bronzes. Additionally, a rather attractive drachm from Amisus, Pontos, e.g., SGC 3634, possibly once jewelry mounted. Also a nice little group of Parthian drachms, from Mithradates II (Shore 69), to Vologases III. Inspection suggested due to varieties of preservation and surfaces. A worthwhile group. Lot of 24 coins. Coins range from Good to Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $550 - 750.
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$750 |
Lot 2919 |
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Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (10.76 g), Nicomedia mint, struck after 128 AD. Bare head of Hadrian right. Reverse: Tetrastyle temple with statuary figure within: cloaked male holding long scepter and image of Victory. RIC 459b; Metcalf, Cistophori, type B6, 24 var. (unlisted dies); BMCRE 1097. Neatly struck on compact round flan, with very good portrait. Lightly toned. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750.
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$1,740 |
Lot 2920 |
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Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (10.91 g), Ephesus mint, struck after 128 AD. Bare head of Hadrian right. Reverse: Front view of cult statue of Diana Ephesia, with two stags flanking her sides. RIC 474; Metcalf, Cistophori, type 5, 24; BMCRE 1089. Quality portrait, struck on jumbo flan. Lightly toned. An impressive example of this popular Biblical reference coin. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500.
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$1,265 |
Lot 2921 |
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Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AE Dupondius, Rome mint, struck c. 128 AD. Radiate head right. Reverse: Hilaritas stands left, holding palm and cornucopia, a little boy and girl stand at her feet. RIC 974; BMCRE 1377; C. 820. Numerous old cleaning marks in the fields, and likely some tooling to parts of the reverse inscriptions. Glossy black-brown patina. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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$196 |
Lot 2922 |
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Aelius, as Caesar, 136-138 AD. Gold Aureus (7.33 g), Rome mint, struck 137 AD. Very Rare, especially in this quality. Bearded, bare head left. Reverse: Pietas right, draped and veiled, holds a box of incense over a garlanded altar; PIE - TAS, TRIB POT COS II. RIC 444c; BMCRE 1004; Calico 1449; C. 42; Hill 774; Hurter 15 (this coin). Sharply and fully struck on slightly tight flan. Beautifully detailed and lustrous. The magnificent high relief portrait humane and dignified. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000.
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$66,125 |
Lot 2923 |
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Antoninus Pius, 138-161 AD. Gold Aureus (7.16 g), Rome mint, struck 151-152 AD. Rare. Bare head of Pius facing left. Reverse: Togate Pius standing left, holding globus; TR POT XV COS IIII. RIC --; C. --; BMCRE 743a; Calico 1664. Perfectly centered and struck, on almost perfectly round flan. Coin retains abundant luster, combined with a sensitive, very high relief portrait of Pius. A truly choice work of art among the many mundane examples of his long and plentiful coinage. Extremely Fine plus.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000.
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Lot 2924 |
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Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius. Gold Aureus (7.29 g), Rome mint, struck after 141 AD. Draped bust right. Reverse: Fortuna stands left, holding patera, along with rudder atop globe; AETER - NITAS. RIC 653; BMCRE 368; Calico 1743c. Fully struck on broad flan. Choice idealizing, sensitive portrait of Faustina, in high relief (faint short scratch at ear). Softly lustrous. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,500.
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Lot 2925 |
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Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, struck 174-175 AD. Laureate head right. Reverse: Mars in military attire advancing left. holding Victory and trophy; IMP VII COS III, SC. RIC 1128 var. (bust cuirassed); BMCRE 1504. Well struck and centered, on tight, thick flan. Sharp and well detailed; Mars with considerable eye appeal. Attractive glossy black-green patina. Nice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $450 - 650.
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$483 |
Lot 2926 |
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Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD. Gold Aureus (5.27 g), Rome, struck 233 AD. Scarcer type. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Liberalitas stands left, holding abacus(?) and cornucopia; LIBERALITVS AVG V. RIC 242d; BMCRE 945; Calico 3070; Fr-471. Bold, full strike, the portrait showing faint doubling, well-centered on ample flan. Brilliant and lustrous. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,500.
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$5,060 |
Lot 2927 |
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Maximinus I, 235-238 AD. A Pair of Choice AR Denarii, c. 236-238 AD. Each with similar laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. One with Salus enthroned left on reverse (Sear II 8316); and, Maximinus between to standards Sear II 8312). Both with choice portraits and well detailed reverses. Attractive, brilliantly lustrous pair. Brilliant Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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$391 |
Lot 2928 |
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Aurelian, 270-275 AD. Gold Aureus (4.43 g), Rome mint, struck 274-275 AD. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Nude Mars advancing right, holding spear and carrying trophy over shoulder, seated captive at feet before; VIRTVS AVG. RIC 15; CBN 424 (attributed to Milan); Calico 4048. Crisp, finely detailed portrait. Softly lustrous. Attractive Late Empire gold. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000.
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Lot 2929 |
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Probus, 276-282 AD. Gold Heavy Aureus (6.96 g), Antioch, c. 276-282 AD. Scarce. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Victory in slow quadriga left, holding wreath and palm; VICTORIAE AVG; A in exergue. RIC 916d; Calico 4224; Fr --. Bold, clean strike on ample flan. Small ancient scrape over eyebrow. With considerable residual luster. Near Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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$8,913 |
Lot 2930 |
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Diocletian, 284-305 AD. Gold Aureus (5.47 g), Siscia mint, struck 286 AD. Extremely Rare; one of only four examples known!. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left, with Diocletian's hand raised in salutation. Reverse: Jupiter stands frontal, head right, holding long scepter and thunderbolt; IOVI CONSERVATORI. Cf. RIC 248; Calico 4498; Kent-Hirmer 581 (same dies); cf. Triton I, lot 1656 (same dies); Fr --. Superb armored bust of Diocletian, lustrous and brilliant. Small contact mark on Jupiter's thigh, otherwise virtually as struck. Outstanding numismatic art for this late period. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $15,000 - 17,500.
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$18,975 |
Lot 2931 |
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Diocletian, 284-305 AD. AR Argenteus, Antioch mint, struck c. 294 AD. Very rare. Laureate head right. Reverse: Four Tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before city enclosure with four turrets. RIC 31 (R4); RSC 427a. Sharp, clean strike; the portrait in high relief. Lightly toned and lustrous. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $750 - 950.
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$575 |
Lot 2932 |
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Diocletian, 284-305 AD. AR Argenteus, Rome mint, struck c. 295-297 AD. Laureate head right. Reverse: Tetrarchs sacrificing before six-turreted enclosure; PROVIDE - NTIA AVGG; A in exergue. RIC 34a; RSC 421b. Obverse a tiny bit softly struck; the reverse crisp and clean. Fine metal and highly lustrous. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $575 - 775.
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Lot 2933 |
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Maximianus, 286-305 AD. AR Argenteus, Nicomedia mint, struck c. 295 AD. Laureate head right. Reverse: Camp gate, with open doors and four turrets. RIC 22b; RSC 553a. Bold, sharp strike, with eye-catching portrait. Lightly toned and lustrous. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,000.
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Lot 2934 |
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Maximianus, 286-305 AD. AR Argenteus, Ticinum mint, struck c. 295-297 AD. Laureate head right. Reverse: Tetrarchs sacrificing before six-turreted enclosure; VIRTVS MILITVM. RIC 18b; RSC 622d. Cleanly struck on generous flan. Fine metal, with fields brightly reflective. Attractive. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $650 - 850.
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Lot 2935 |
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Maximianus, 286-305 AD. AR Argenteus, Thessalonica mint, struck c. 302 AD. Laureate head right. Reverse: Camp gate, with open arch and three turrets. RIC 15b; RSC 627f. Portrait's strike a tad soft; reverse sharp. Bright and lustrous. Nearly Extremely Fine / Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $750 - 850.
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Lot 2936 |
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Constantius I, as Caesar, 293-305 AD. AR Argenteus, Rome mint, struck c. 294 AD. Laureate head right. Reverse: Four Tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before city enclosure with six turrets. RIC 29a; RSC 314a. The high relief portrait a little softly struck up over ear, otherwise, brilliantly lustrous, on spread flan. Mint State.
Estimated Value $700 - 900.
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Lot 2937 |
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Constantius I, 305-306 AD. AR Argenteus, Rome mint, struck c. 295-297 AD. Laureate head right. Reverse: Tetrarchs sacrificing before six-turreted enclosure; VIRTVS MILITVM, A in exergue. RIC 42a; RSC 314b. Fine metal, with fields reflective. Very nice portrait. Extremely Fine, reverse choice.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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Lot 2938 |
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Galerius, as Caesar, 293-305 AD. AR Argenteus, Ticinum mint, struck c. 294 AD. Laureate head right. Reverse: Four Tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before city enclosure with six turrets. RIC 13b; RSC 208c. Crisp strike; highly lustrous. Lightly toned, on generous flan. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $450 - 650.
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$456 |
Lot 2939 |
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Licinius I, 308-324 AD. Gold Aureus (5.29 g), Nicomedia mint, struck 317-318 AD. Very Rare! Laureate head right. Reverse: Jupiter stands left on high platform, holding long scepter and Victory, eagle at feet; platform inscribed in two lines: SIC.X / SIC XX. Legend: IOVI CONS. LICINI AVG. In exergue: SMNE; additional wreath in right field. RIC --; C. --; Calico 5103a; another specimen, Auktion Tkalec (11-19-2001), lot 373. Finely centered and struck, from fresh dies. Lustrous and choice! Brilliant Mint State.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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$11,500 |
Lot 2940 |
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Constantine I, 307-337 AD. Æ Follis, Constantinople mint, struck 328 AD. Rare (R3). Rosette-diademed head right, gazing heavenwards. Reverse: Victory seated left on cippus, palm branch in each hand, looking right; trophy in front, at the foot of which is kneeling captive with turned head; CONSTANTINI-ANA DAFNE; S/CONS in exergue. RIC VII 32. Sharply struck and finely centered, on good metal with excellent surfaces. Nice black-green patina. A very appealing, and affordable, example of Constantine's "gazing to heaven" coin series. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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$138 |
Lot 2941 |
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Constantius II, 337-361 AD. Gold Solidus (4.54 g), Constantinopolis mint. struck c. 337-340 AD. Rosette-diademed, cuirassed, and draped bust right. Reverse: Imperial wreath, VOT / XV / MVLT / XX within; FELICITAS REI PVBLICE, CONS below. RIC 12; Depeyrot 1/10; C. 67. Crisply struck, and softly to brightly lustrous. With splendid Imperial portrait. A truly choice coin. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 3,750.
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$3,680 |
Lot 2942 |
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Gratian, 367-383 AD. AR Siliqua, Antioch mint, struck c. 367-375 AD. Pearl-diademed bust right, draped and cuirassed. Reverse: Imperial wreath, VOT X / MVLT XX, within; ANT in exergue. RIC 34e. Slight, but typical flan crack to right. Very pleasing bust from fresh die; reverse die worn. Attractive old collection toning. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $325 - 425.
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$408 |
Lot 2943 |
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Roman Empire. Interesting and Rare "Gang Molds" in Terra Cotta, perhaps used by a Forger. Roman Egypt, c. 5th century AD. The molds consist of paired discs onto which seven late Roman AE 4's have been impressed, forming a rosette shape. The impressions are all linked by short channels between them, along with pierced channels between each mold layer. A trough has been carved along the edge of each mold, and these contain the sprue holes into which the molten metal is poured, and which would then flow into the empty spaces impressed in the clay. The clay of the actual molds is a very fine grain brown clay. Encasing the mold discs and holding them in place is a much coarser "straw clay."
The impressions in the clay mostly lack detail, and so the mold may instead be for creating coin flans. However a few impressions are clear and distinct. Beneath the red museum number on one mold, an Imperial portrait obverse from a small Roman bronze, perhaps that of Honorius, is clearly seen. While one or two reverses bearing a wreath with small cross within have been noted.
The consignor is both a collector of antiquities and coins, and is well aware of the variety of clay molds employed by forgers in ancient times which have survived in fair numbers to this day. In his well over three decades of involvement with antiquities market he has never seen the like of this type of mold. This is an important object of numismatic history, suitable for donation to an appropriate institution. Lot of 2 molds. Items overall in Very Fine condition.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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$604 |
Lot 2944 |
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Theodosius II, 402-450 AD. Gold Solidus (4.24g), Constantinople mint, struck 430-440 AD. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed three-quarter facing bust holding spear; on left arm shield decorated with horseman and fallen enemy. Reverse: Constantinopolis enthroned left, holding globus cruciger and scepter, foot on prow of ship. RIC 257; DOCLR 379ff; Depeyrot 81/1. Face a bit weakly struck, but reverse neat and attractive. Lustrous. About Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $575 - 675.
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$748 |
Lot 2945 |
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Lot of 3 Greek & Roman Coins, in Silver and Billon, c. 325-BC. - 268 AD. Earliest, a Tetradrachm of Alexander the Great, of Myriandrus (Price 3231a), c. 330-325 BC. Next, an Alexandrian Tetradrachm of Nero left / Tiberius right (Curtis 175ff.). Lastly, a very fine Silver-Billon Antoninianus, Antioch mint, of Salonina; Venus Victrix (RIC 68j; RSC 130), with choice metal and portrait. A pleasant group, worth a good look. Lot of 3 coins. Coins average Very Fine, plus or minus.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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$357 |
Lot 2946 |
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Rome. Lot of Ten Silver Denarii and Antoniniani, 1st - 3rd century AD. Includes Denarii each of: Vespasian; Julia Domna; Caracalla, both as a child, and bearded and mature; Geta as a child; Severus Alexander; and two of Trajan. Plus an Antoninianus each of: Gordian III, and Philip I (Stag right, Sear II 8958). Inspection suggested due to varieties of preservation and metal surfaces. Some pleasant coins to be seen; some very darkly toned, and would benefit from careful cleaning. Lot of 8 coins. Coins range from About Fine to Very Fine plus.
Estimated Value $200 - 275.
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$299 |
Lot 2947 |
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Large Lot of Roman Bronzes and Silver, and Greek Imperial Bronzes, 1st - 3rd century AD. The Roman Imperial include: Drusus, Domitian, Trajan, Hadrian, Julia Mamaea, Severus Alexander, and most of the usual 3rd century Emperors -- some in silver, bronze, or both. The Greek Imperials, mostly in medium or small size coins, likewise representing many of the above individuals, including a Nero, and an Augustus. Inspection suggested due to the wide variety of coin conditions and metal preservation. Lot of 45 coins. Coins range from Fair to Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 450.
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$414 |
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