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Sale 55
Ancient and World Coins
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Lot 209 |
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Constantius II, AD 337-361. AR Heavy Miliarense (5.16 g) minted at Thessalonica, AD 351-354. Diademed head right of Constantius II. Reverse: Three standards. RIC 158 [as R4]. Nicely toned; Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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| Unsold |
Lot 210 |
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Constantius II, AD 337-361. AR Heavy Siliqua minted at Constantinople, AD 351-355. Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust right of Constantius II. Reverse: Legend within wreath. RIC 104; C. 342. About Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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| Realized
$253 |
Lot 211 |
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Constantius II, AD 337-361. AR Light Miliarense (4.62 g) minted at Trier, AD 337-340. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Constantius II. Reverse: Four standards. RIC 22 [as R3]. Somewhat discolored. About Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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| Unsold |
Lot 212 |
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Magnentius, AD 350-353. Gold Aureus (4.48 g) minted at Trier. Bareheaded, cuirassed and draped bust right of Magnentius. Reverse: Victory and Libertas supporting trophy between them. Lustrous Nearly Mint State.
Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,500.
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| Unsold |
Lot 213 |
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Magnentius, AD 350-353. Gold Solidus (4.53 g) minted at Trier. Bareheaded, cuirassed and draped bust right of Magnentius. Reverse: Victory and Libertas standing facing each other, supporting trophy between them. RIC 251. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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| Realized
$8,338 |
Lot 214 |
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Valens, AD 364-378. Gold Solidus (4.41 g) minted at Nicomedia, AD 367-375. Diademed and draped bust left of Valens, wearing imperial mantle, holding mappa and short scepter. Reverse: Two emperors enthroned facing. RIC 16(b) [as R2]; C. 86. Somewhat over-cleaned; a few scrapes at edges. Rare bust left type. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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| Realized
$2,185 |
Lot 215 |
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Valens, AD 364-378. Gold Solidus (4.36 g) minted at Antioch, AD 364-367. Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust right of Valens. Reverse: Emperor standing, holding labarum decorated with Christogram, and Victory on globe. RIC 2(d); C. 32. Some grazing and moderate scratching both on the face of the emperor and in the left reverse field. Sharpness of Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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| Realized
$750 |
Lot 216 |
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Theodosius II, AD 402-450. Gold Solidus (4.4 g) minted at Constantinopolis in AD 424-5. Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust right of Theodosius II, holding spear and shield. Reverse: Theodosius enthroned and Valentinian standing facing, both in consular robes, holding mappa and cruciform sceptre; above and between them, a star. RIC 234. Well struck on a nice wide flan and perfectly centered. Some minor hairline scratches in the right obverse field. Scarce type. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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| Realized
$949 |
Lot 217 |
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Byzantine Empire. Anonymous, time of Theodosius II. AR Half Siliqua (1.08g), c. 430, Constantinople. Helmeted bust of Roma r. Rev. Large R. Cf. BMC (Byzantine) p. 71, Class III; Sabatier, pl. XII, 9. Good very fine and toned, small striking-crack.
Coins of this series had originally been introduced by Constantine at the time of the dedication in 330 of his new eastern capital of Constantinople. Some bore the letter "K" on reverse (= Constantinopolis) while others had "P" or "R" (= Roma). They come in a variety of styles indicating that these types were issued sporadically over a long period of time and it seems likely that the centennial of the original event in 430 and the bicentennial in 530 would have been appropriate occasions. The style of the present specimen would indicate that it belongs to the first 'revival' during the reign of Theodosius II.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
CNG 73 (2006), lot 1034, The Christov Family Collection.
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| Realized
$334 |
Lot 218 |
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Leo I, AD 457-476. Gold Solidus (4.45 g) minted at Constantinople, c. AD 471. Diademed and mantled bust left of Leo I, holding mappa and long cross. Reverse: Leo seated facing, holding mappa and cross; in left field, eight-pointed star. RIC 629 [as R4]. Rare bust left type. Extremely Fine / Very Fine.
Estimated Value $700 - 900.
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| Realized
$2,990 |
Lot 219 |
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Leo I, AD 457-474. Gold Solidus (4.43 g) minted at Constantinople, c. AD 468-473. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing of Leo, holding spear and shield. Reverse: Victory standing to left, holding long cross; in right field, star. RIC 630 [as Scarce]. We note a scratch in the left obverse field, otherwise. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
Ex Malter Auction XLVII (4 II 92), lot 423.
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| Realized
$612 |
Lot 220 |
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Byzantine Empire. Leo I 457-474. Gold Tremissis (1.47g), Constantinople. Diad. bust r. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM, Victory advancing, head. l., holding wreath and gl. cr., star in r. field. RIC 611. MIRB 7. Good very fine, a few minor blemishes.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
The Christov Family Collection.
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| Realized
$264 |
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