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Sale 72
February 2-5. 2013
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Lot 4513 |
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Diadumenian, AD 218. AR Denarius (2.6g). Bare-headed, draped bust of Diadumenian, right. Reverse: Spes (Hope) advancing left, holding out flower in right hand and holding skirt in left hand. RIC-116 (Macrinus); C-21. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
The Wolfen Family Foundation Collection; Ex Numismatic Fine Arts, early 1970s.
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| Realized
$403 |
Lot 4514 |
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Diadumenian, AD 217-218. AE 17 (3.39g). Provincial issue of Nikopolis ad Istrum in Moesia Inferior. Bare, draped and cuirassed bust of Diadumenian right. Reverse: Bunch of grapes suspended from diagonal balance rod. BMC 57 var (legend). Pleasing glossy dark olive-green patina. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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| Realized
$253 |
Lot 4515 |
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Elagabalus, AD 218-222. Gold Aureus (6.28g) minted at Rome, AD 218. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus right. Reverse: Roma enthroned left, holding Victoria (Victory) in the palm of her outstretched right hand and scepter in the left; shield leaning against throne. RIC 5; Calicó 3021. Bold strike offering an interesting boyish depiction of Antoninus called "Elagabalus" that much belies the nature of this degenerate former high-priest of the Syrian sun-god, who may have been the most bizarre of Rome's emperors. This is a lovely example, struck in high relief with nice sharp devices and all delicately toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000.
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$17,250 |
Lot 4516 |
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| Unsold |
Lot 4517 |
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Elagabalus, AD 218-222. Silver Antoninianus (4.9g) minted at Rome, AD 218. Radiate and draped bust of Elagabalus right. Reverse: Fides (Faithfulness) enthroned left holding eagle and standard; standard set in ground before her. RIC 70; RSC 31. Nice example. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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| Realized
$345 |
Lot 4518 |
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Elagabalus, 218-222 AD. AR Denarius (2.9g) minted at Antioch. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right. Reverse: Galley with sail, seven rowers and pilot advancing right over waves; on stern, standard and acrostolium; at prow, a furled sail. RIC-188; C-27. Rare. About Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
The Wolfen Family Foundation Collection; Ex Numismatic Fine Arts, early 1970s.
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| Realized
$334 |
Lot 4519 |
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Elagabalus, AD 218-222. A 3-piece group of choice quality Silver Denarii: AR Denarius minted at Rome, AD 218-22. Consists of: Rev: Abundantia - RIC 56; Rev: Fides enthroned - RSC 31, RIC 70; Rev: Pax advancing left -RSC 120, RIC 125. All pleasing types. Lot of 3 coins. All Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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| Realized
$311 |
Lot 4520 |
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Julia Paula, wife of Elagabalus. AR Denarius (3g), AD 218-222. Draped bust of Julia Paula, right. Reverse: Concordia (Concord) seated, holding patera in right hand; in left field, star. RIC-211; C-6. Very Fine with nice, full legends.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
The Wolfen Family Foundation Collection; Ex Numismatic Fine Arts, early 1970s.
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$161 |
Lot 4521 |
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Aquilia Severa, second and fourth wife of Elagabalus, AD 220-221, AD 221-222. Silver Denarius (2.9g) minted at Rome. Draped bust of Aquilia Severa right. Reverse: Concordia (Harmony) standing left sacrificing out of patera over lit altar and holding double cornucopiae. RIC 226 (Elagabalus). Soft gray tone. Scarce. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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$288 |
Lot 4522 |
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| Unsold |
Lot 4523 |
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Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. Gold Aureus (5.91g) minted at Rome, AD 228. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Alexander right. Reverse: Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy over his shoulder. RIC 71d; Calicó 3116. Well-detailed portrait struck in high relief. Toned and lustrous. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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| Realized
$6,900 |
Lot 4524 |
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Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. AE Sestertius (19.7g) minted at Rome, AD 231. Laureate bust of Alexander right with slight drapery on left shoulder. Reverse: Victoria (Victory) standing left holding a wreath in her outstretched hand and palm frond with the other. RIC 523; BMCRE 773. Reddish-brown patina with deeper red incrustation. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
The Hunter Collection; Ex Superior Stamp & Coin, 2 June 1992 Sale, Lot 4450.
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| Unsold |
Lot 4525 |
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Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. AE 26 (11.0g). Provincial issue of Marcianopolis in Moesia Inferior. Laureate, draped and cuirassed Alexander bust right. Reverse: Nemesis-Aequitas standing left, holding scales and scepter, wheel at feet. Cf. BMC 71. Rich sea-green patina. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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| Unsold |
Lot 4526 |
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Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD., 236. Laureate and draped Alexander bust right. Reverse: Aequitas standing 3/4 left, head left, holding cornucopiae and scales. RIC 127; RSC 9. Together with: Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. AR Denarius minted at Rome, AD 232. Laureate and draped Alexander bust right. Reverse: Mars advancing right holding spear and shield. RIC 246; RSC 161. Together with: Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander, Augusta, AD 222-235. AR Denarius minted at Rome, AD 228. Diademed and draped Julia Mamaea bust right. Reverse: Felicitas standing left, leaning on column and holding a caduceus. RIC 335 (Alexander); RSC 17. Expressive portraits. All sharp and lustrous. Lot of 3 coins. All Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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| Realized
$604 |
Lot 4527 |
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Orbiana, wife of Severus Alexander. AR Denarius (2.3g), AD 222-235. Diademed, draped bust of Orbiana, right. Reverse: Concordia (Concord) seated left, holding patera and double cornucopia. RIC-319; C-1. Nicely toned. Portrait in high relief. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $700 - 800.
The Wolfen Family Foundation Collection; Ex Numismatic Fine Arts, early 1970s.
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$604 |
Lot 4528 |
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Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. AR Denarius minted at Rome. Diademed and draped bust right of Julia Mamaea. Reverse: Vesta standing left, holding palladium and upright scepter. RIC 360; C. 81. Lustrous. Nearly Mint State.
Estimated Value $300 - 350.
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$230 |
Lot 4529 |
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Maximinus I, Thrax, AD 235-238. AE Sestertius (17.3g) minted at Rome, AD 236-237. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Maximinus right. Reverse: Fides (Faithfulness) standing left holding standard in each hand. RIC 78; BMCRE 139. Handsome, dark sea-green patina. Sharp portrait of the herculean emperor of humble Thracian origins. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $800 - 900.
The Hunter Collection.
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$1,150 |
Lot 4530 |
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Maximus, as Caesar, AD 235/6-238. Silver Denarius (3.0g) minted at Rome, Second Emission, AD 236. Bare-headed, draped bust of Maximus right. Reverse: Emblems of the pontificate - lituus, secespita, guttus, simpulum and aspergillum. RIC 1; RSC 1. Bold, realistic portrait on a pleasing flan. Extremely Fine. Scarce.
Estimated Value $700 - 800.
The Hunter Collection.
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| Realized
$403 |
Lot 4531 |
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Gordian II, Africanus, AD 238. Silver Denarius (2.70g) minted at Rome. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian II right. Reverse: Victoria (Victory) advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond. RIC 2; RSC 12. A marvelous example, lightly toned. Rare. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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$4,600 |
Lot 4532 |
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Balbinus, AD 238. AE Sestertius (25.4g) minted at Rome. Laureate, draped and cuirassed Balbinus bust right. Reverse: Draped figure of Providentia (Providence) standing left, holding wand over globe at her feet, and cornucopiae. RIC 19; BMCRE 34-5; Banti 8. Light brown patina with earthen reddish hues. Quite pleasing. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $700 - 800.
The Hunter Collection.
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| Realized
$748 |
Lot 4533 |
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Pupienus, AD 238. Silver Antoninianus (5.0g) minted at Rome. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Pupienus right. Reverse: Clasped hands. RIC 10b; RSC 3. Well struck and well centered with complete legends. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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| Realized
$661 |
Lot 4534 |
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Pupienus, AD 238. Silver Denarius (3.60g) minted at Rome. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Pupienus right. Reverse: The emperor standing facing, head left, holding an olive branch and scepter. RIC 5; RSC 29. A very pleasing example offering a meticulously-detailed portrait of this brief, but effective stopgap emperor. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
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$1,495 |
Lot 4535 |
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Gordian III, AD 238-244. Gold Aureus (4.94g) minted at Rome, late AD 240-early 243. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right. Reverse: Hercules resting after the completion of his Labors -- standing facing, head right, resting his right hand on hip and his left on a club set on a rock; lion's skin draped before. RIC 108; Calicó 3242. A few small obverse scratches. Well struck and sharp, nicely toned.
The reverse type of this coin is based on the Farnese Hercules discovered in 1546 during the excavation of the Baths of Caracalla. One of antiquity's most famous sculptures, the massive, marble statue made for the Baths is believed to be an enlarged copy of an early 3rd Century AD piece signed by one Glykon who used a 4th Century BC statue by Lysippos as his model. The excavation was commissioned by Pope Paul III (Alessandro Farnese) who sought classical sculptures to adorn his family's palace in Rome. And the Hercules statue would be one of his rewards, sitting for two hundred years in the Palazzo Farnese - hence its name, before it was moved to Naples in 1787, where it can be seen today at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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Lot 4536 |
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Lot 4537 |
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Gordian III, AD 238-244. Gold Aureus (4.80g) minted at Rome, AD 239. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right. Reverse: Virtus (Valor) standing left, holding spear, and resting other hand on shield set on ground. RIC 25; Calicó 3212a. Nicely toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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| Realized
$4,945 |
Lot 4538 |
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Gordian III, AD 238-244. Gold Aureus (4.99g) minted at Rome, AD 238-239. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right. Reverse: Victoria (Victory) advancing right, both arches raised, holding wreath before her and palm frond over her shoulder. RIC 11; Calicó 3238. Traces of underlying luster and toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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$4,945 |
Lot 4539 |
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| Unsold |
Lot 4540 |
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| Unsold |
Lot 4541 |
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Withdrawn
| Unsold |
Lot 4542 |
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Withdrawn
| Unsold |
Lot 4543 |
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Gordian III, AD 238-244. Gold Aureus (4.68g) minted at Rome, AD 243-244. Laureate, draped and cuirassed lightly bearded bust of Gordian III right. Reverse: Victoria (Victory) wearing chiton, standing three-quarters left, head left, atop raised dais, one wing straight down and relaxed, the other lifted, holding palm frond over shoulder and bracing shield; small captive at her feet. RIC 165; Calicó 3236. Well struck, lustrous and delicately toned. Rare. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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$5,348 |
Lot 4544 |
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Gordian III, AD 238-244. Gold Aureus (4.63g) minted at Rome, AD 243-244. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right. Reverse: Victoria (Victory) standing left, holding palm and bracing shield; small captive at her feet. RIC 165; Calico 3236. Well struck and nicely toned. Rare. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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$5,060 |
Lot 4545 |
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Gordian III, AD 238-244. Gold Aureus (4.88g) minted at Rome, AD 240. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right. Reverse: Aequitas (Fairness) standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC 72A; Calicó 3185. Underlying luster and nicely toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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$4,945 |
Lot 4546 |
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Gordian III, AD 238-244. Gold Aureus (5.16g) minted at Rome, AD 242-243. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right. Reverse: PM TRP VI COS II PP. Apollo seated left, head tilted up, holding branch in extended arm and resting left arm on throne back. RIC 104; Calicó 3227. Some scattered marks beneath the toning. About Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000.
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| Unsold |
Lot 4547 |
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Gordian III, AD 238-244. Gold Aureus (4.30g) minted at Rome, AD 243-244. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right. Reverse: Fortuna (Fortune) seated left, holding rudder and cornucopiae; wheel below seat. RIC 160; Calicó 3197. Nicely toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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Lot 4548 |
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Gordian III, AD 238-244. Gold Aureus (4.49g) minted at Rome, AD 241-243. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right. Reverse: Sol (Sun) standing facing, head left,raising right hand, and holding globe in the left. Calicó 3186a; RIC 97. Some scattered marks beneath the toning. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.
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$4,715 |
Lot 4549 |
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Gordian III, AD 238-244. Silver Denarius (3.4g) minted at Rome AD 240. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right. Reverse: Diana standing right holding long torch with both hands. RIC 127; RSC 69. Trivial obverse deposits. Nearly full borders on obverse and reverse. Lustrous. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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$242 |
Lot 4550 |
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Gordian III, AD 238-244. Silver Antoninianus (4.7g) minted at Antioch, AD 243-244. Radiate and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right. Reverse: MARS PACIFERO. Mars running left holding branch before him, reversed spear and shield. RIC 212; RSC 162a. Rare. Typical soft reverse strike. Superb Extremely Fine/Very Fine.
Estimated Value $100 - 120.
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Lot 4551 |
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A 6-piece lot of Choice Quality Silver coins of Gordian III. Consists of: Gordian III, AD 238-244. AR Denarius, minted at Rome, AD 240. Laureate, draped and cuirassed Gordian bust right. Reverse: Gordian on horseback prancing left, raising his hand and holding spear in the other. RIC 81; AR Antoninianus minted at Rome, AD 240-244. Radiate, draped and cuirassed Gordian bust right. Reverse: Hercules leaning right on his club, lion's skin draped before. RIC 95; AR Antoninianus minted at Rome, AD 240-244. Radiate, draped and cuirassed Gordian bust right. Reverse: Providentia standing left holding wand over globe and scepter. RIC 148; AR Antoninianus minted at Rome, AD 244. Radiate, draped and cuirassed Gordian bust right. Reverse: Mars striding right holding spear and shield. RIC 145; AR Antoninianus minted at Antioch, AD 242-244. Radiate, draped and cuirassed Gordian bust right. Reverse: Pax standing left holding branch and scepter. RIC 189a; AR Antoninianus minted at Antioch, AD 242-244. Radiate, draped and cuirassed Gordian bust right. Reverse: Fortuna seated left holding rudder and cornucopiae. RIC 210. Lot of 6 coins. All Extremely Fine and better.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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$311 |
Lot 4552 |
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Gordian III, AD 238-244. AE 29 (21.6g) dated Year 4 (AD 243/4). Provincial issue of Viminacium in Moesia Superior. Laureate, draped and cuirassed Gordian bust right. Reverse: Moesia standing left between bull and lion; date AN IIII in ex. AMNG I, 89. Forest-green patina with light earthen hues. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 350.
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Lot 4553 |
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Tranquillina, wife of Gordian III. Silver Denarius (2.54g) minted at Rome, ca. AD 241-244. SABINIA TRANQ-VILLINA AVG. Diademed and draped bust of Tranquillina right. Reverse: CONCORDIA AVGG. Concordia (Concord) enthroned left, holding patera and double cornucopiae. RIC 252 (R4); RSC 1a. Tiny scratch on jawline. Light gray with soft iridescent highlights. A delightful example. Extremely Rare. Extremely Fine.
Given the prodigious number of coins minted by her husband and the tradition under the Antonines and Severans to strike ample coinage in the empress' name, the great rarity of Tranquillina's Imperial coinage is puzzling. Compounding this is the fact that Tranquillina's provincial coinage is not particularly scarce. Ancient Greek and Roman numismatic scholar David L. Vagi believes the answer may be found in the familial scenario of the imperial couple. In AD 241, the 16-year Gordian III appointed Tranquillina's father, Gaius Furius Sabinius Aquila Timesitheus, a man of sterling character and experience, commander of the praetorian guards. The ties were strengthened when Gordian then married Timesitheus' daughter. Thus Tranquillina's coinage may have been kept especially modest to prevent any appearance of a conflict of interest.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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$11,213 |
Lot 4554 |
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Philip I, AD 244-249. Gold Aureus (4.56g) minted at Rome, AD 245. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip right. Reverse: The emperor seated left on a curule chair, holding a globe and scepter. RIC 2; Calicó 3254. A nice bold strike. Plenty of underlying luster present and nicely toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000.
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$31,050 |
Lot 4555 |
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Lot 4556 |
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Philip I, AD 244-249. Silver Antoninianus (5.10g) minted at Antioch. Radiate and cuirassed bust of Philip left. Reverse: AEQVITAS AVG. Aequitas (Fairness) standing left holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC 82 note; RSC 8 note. Thin flan crack lower obverse edge. Very Rare with AVG not AVGG in reverse legend. Lustrous. Nearly Mint State.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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$460 |
Lot 4557 |
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Philip I, AD 244-249. Silver Antoninianus (4.7g) minted at Rome, AD 246. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip right. Reverse: Aequitas (Fairness) standing left holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC 27b; RSC 9. Well-centered, sharp types. Lustrous. Nearly Mint State.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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$230 |
Lot 4558 |
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Philip I, AD 244-249. Silver Antoninianus (3.20g) minted at Rome, AD 248. Commemorating the Millennium of Rome. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip right. Reverse: Antelope standing left; in exergue, VI. RIC 21; RSC 189. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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$138 |
Lot 4559 |
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Philip I, AD 244-249. Silver Antoninianus (3.1g) minted at Rome AD 248. Commemorating the Millennium of Rome. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip right. Reverse: She-wolf left, head lowered, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus; in exergue, I I. RIC 15; RSC 178. Full, bold types on an oblongish flan. Choice. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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$115 |
Lot 4560 |
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Philip I, AD 244-249. AE Sestertius (17.3g) minted at Rome, AD 247. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip right, seen from behind. Reverse: Felicitas (Happiness) standing three-quarters left holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC 150; Banti 34. Patinated a lovely dark apple-green. Meticulous details offer a superb depiction of Philip. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
The Hunter Collection.
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| Realized
$489 |
Lot 4561 |
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A 5-piece group Choice Quality Silver Antoniniani of Philip I. Consists of: AR Antoninianus minted at Rome, AD 246. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Felicitas standing ¾ left, head left, holding a long caduceus and a cornucopiae. RIC 3; AR Antoninianus minted at Rome, AD 244-247. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Felicitas standing ¾ left, holding a long caduceus and a cornucopiae. RIC 31; AR Antoninianus minted at Rome, AD 247. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Roma seated left holding Victory and scepter. RIC 45; AR Antoninianus commemorating the Millennium of Rome, minted at Rome, AD 248. Radiate, draped and cuirassed Philip bust right. Reverse: Stag standing right; U in ex. RIC 19, RSC 182; AR Antoninianus commemorating the Millennium of Rome, minted at Rome, AD 248. Radiate, draped and cuirassed Philip bust right. Reverse: COS/III inscribed on a low column. RIC 24c. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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$483 |
Lot 4562 |
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A trio of choice Quality Silver Antoniniani of Philip I, the Arab. AR Antoninianus minted at Rome, AD 245. Radiate, draped and cuirassed Philip bust right. Reverse: Philip seated left on curule chair, holding globe and scepter. RIC 2b, RSC 120. Very minor obverse deposits. Superb portrait; AR Antoninianus minted at Rome, AD 246. Radiate, draped and cuirassed Philip bust right. Reverse: Annona standing left holding grain-ears over modius and cornucopiae. RIC 28c, RSC 25. Boldly struck, a Choice example; AR Antoninianus minted at Rome, AD 247-249. Radiate, draped and cuirassed Philip bust right. Reverse: Four standards. RIC 62, RSC 50. All are lustrous. All Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1 - 2.
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$184 |
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