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Categories • Coin Galleries December 2004 → Ancient Coins → Ancient Gold and Electrum Coins → Roman Empire |
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Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
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Claudius, 41-54 A.D.
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VF |
$7,600.00
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Aureus, 44-45 A.D. Rome and Lugdunum. Laureate head r.; TI. CLAVD. CAESAR AVG. P.M. TR.P.IIII. Rv. Battlemented wall enclosing Praetorian camp. The camp consists of five buildings, behind which stands a soldier, holding a spear, an aquila before him; behind him a pediment flanked by two fortified towers; IMPER. RECEPT. 7.64 grams. RIC 25 (R2), Cal.361a.... (Est. $6000-$8000) more |
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| 32 |
Nero, as Caesar, 50-54 A.D.
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GD VF |
$3,000.00
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Aureus, 51-54 A.D. Rome and Lugdunum. Draped youthful and trim Nero bust l.; NERO CLAVD. CAES. DRVSVS GERM. PRINC. IVVENT. Rv. Simpulum and lituus above tripod and patera; SACERD. COOPT. IN OMN. CONL. SVPRA NVM. EX S.C. 7.60 grams. RIC (Claudius) 76, Coh.311, Cal.441. Two tiny digs in the reverse field. Obverse die breaks. Good Very Fine. (Est. $3000-$4000) |
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Nero, 54-68 A.D.
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EF |
$3,850.00
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Aureus, 66-67 A.D. Rome. Laureate head r.; IMP. NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Rv. Jupiter enthroned l. holding a thunderbolt and scepter; IVPPITER CVSTOS. 7.22 grams. RIC 63, BMC 77, Cal.413. Excellent portrait. Some deep claret toning hues in the peripheries. Extremely Fine. (Est. $3500-$4500) |
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Titus, as Caesar, 69-79 A.D.
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EF |
$7,000.00
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Aureus, 71-72 A.D. Rome. Laureate head r.; T. CAES. IMP. VE-SP. PON. TR.POT. Rv. Victory standing r. on a globe holding a wreath and palm, VIC-AVG. 7.28 grams. RIC 158, Cohen 352, BMC 81. Choice high-relief portrait. Extremely Fine. (Est. $7000-$8000) |
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Trajan, 98-117 A.D.
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EF |
$6,000.00
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Aureus, 114-117 A.D. Rome. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r.; IMP. CAES. NER. TRAIAN. OPTIM. AVG. GERM. DAC. Rv. Radiant and draped bust of Sol r.; PARTHICO P.M. TR.P. COS.VI P.P. S.P.Q.R. 7.24 grams. RIC 329, Cal.1038. Small dig in obverse field, small spade scrape on top of Sol's head. Extremely Fine. (Est. $6500-$7500) |
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| 36 |
Hadrian, 117-138 A.D.
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EF |
$5,000.00
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Aureus, 118 A.D. Rome. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., armor ornaments noticeable; IMP. CAESAR TRAIAN. HADRIANVS AVG. Rv. Radiant and draped bust of Sol r.; P.M. TR.P. COS.II, ORIENS below. RIC 43. 7.34 grams. Flan flaw in the lower reverse (gouge that has been stained). Otherwise Extremely Fine and Choice. (Est. $5000-$6000) |
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Hadrian, 117-138 A.D.
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CH VF |
$2,500.00
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Aureus, 119-122 A.D. Rome. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r.; IMP. CAESAR TRAIAN. HADRIANVS AVG. Rv. Jupiter seated l. holding thunderbolt and scepter; P.M. TR.P. COS.III. 7.21 grams. RIC 64, Cal.1304a (S5). A well-centered and evenly struck example. Choice Very Fine. (Est. $2500-$3500) |
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Hadrian
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AAS |
$6,000.00
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Aureus, 119-122 A.D. Rome. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r.; IMP. CAESAR TRAIAN. HADRIANVS AVG. Rv. Genius standing l. holding a patera and cornucopiae, GEN-PR; P.M. TR.P. COS.III. 7.12 grams. RIC 123. Extremely Fine and About As Struck. (Est. $5500-$6500) |
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Hadrian
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VF |
$2,000.00
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Aureus, 125-128 A.D. Rome. Laureate head r., slight drapery. Rv. She-wolf standing l. suckling the Twins; COS, III in ex. 7.18 grams. RIC 193. A few minute obverse digs, more on the reverse; staccato hairlines above the she-wolf. Good portrait. Very Fine. (Est. $1500-$2000) |
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Antoninus Pius, 138-161 A.D.
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EF |
$5,200.00
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Aureus, 145-161 A.D. Rome. Bare head r.; ANTONINVS AVG. PIVS P.P. Rv. Roma seated l. holding Victory and spear and shield. 7.24 grams. RIC 147a. Nice high-relief portrait well-centered. Extremely Fine and Choice. (Est. $5500-$6000) |
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Antoninus Pius
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EF |
$3,500.00
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Aureus, 151-152 A.D. Rome. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r.; IMP. CAES. T. AEL. HADR. AN-TONINVS AVG. PIVS P.P. Rv. Pax standing l. holding branch and scepter; TR.POT.XV COS.IIII, PAX in ex. 7.35 grams. RIC 216d. Extremely Fine and Choice. (Est. $4000-$5000) |
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Antoninus Pius
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EF |
$3,200.00
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Aureus, 159-160 A.D. Rome. Laureate head r.; ANTONINVS AVG. PIVS P.P. TR.P.XXIII. Rv. Pietas standing l. holding a child and globe, flanked by two children; PIETATI AVG. COS.IIII. 7.36 grams. RIC 302a. Well-struck on an attractive flan. Extremely Fine. (Est. $3500-$4500) |
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Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar, 139-161 A.D.
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FDC |
$7,500.00
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Aureus, 147-148 A.D. Rome. Bare-headed and draped bust r.; AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG. PII. F. Rv. Fides standing, head r., holding two ears of corn and basket filled with fruits. 7.18 grams. RIC 440b, Cal.1926 (S.1). F.D.C. Magnificent strike and appearance. (Est. $7500-$9500) |
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| 44 |
Faustina, Junior
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EF |
$2,500.00
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Aureus, 161-176 A.D. Rome. Draped bust r.; FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Rv. Salus enthroned l. feeding snake coiled around altar; SALVTI AVGVSTAE. 7.30 grams. RIC 716, Cal.2073. Perfectly centered. Nearly Extremely Fine and quite attractive. (Est. $2800-$3500) |
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Commodus, 177-192 A.D.
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FDC |
$7,100.00
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Aureus, 188 A.D. Rome. Bearded, mature bust r., laureate, draped and cuirassed; M. COMM. ANT. FEL. AVG. BRIT. Rv. Salus seated l. feeding snake rising from cista; P.M. TR.P.XIII IMP.VIII COS.V P.P., SAL. AVG. in ex. 7.43 grams. RIC-. Coh.-, Cal.2322 (R1). Perfectly centered and sharply struck in high relief. F.D.C. An exceptional coin in every respect. |
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Septimius Severus
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EF |
$4,500.00
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Aureus, 199-200 A.D. Rome and Laodicea ad Mare. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r.; L. SEPT. SEV. AVG. IMP.XI PART. MAX. Rv. Victory advancing l. holding wreath and palm; COS.II P.P. 7.13 grams. RIC 125b (R2), Cal.2443 (R1). Some scrape digs in the right reverse field. Otherwise, Nearly Extremely Fine. (Est. $3750-$4500) |
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Gordian III, 238-244 A.D.
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EF |
$4,200.00
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Aureus, 241-243 A.D. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r.; IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Rv. Sol standing l. raising hand and holding globe in other. 5.05 grams. RIC 83. Extremely Fine and Choice. (Est. $4500-$5500) |
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Western Empire. Valentinian II, 375-392 A.D.
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EF |
$400.00
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Solidus, 378-383 A.D. Antioch. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rv. Victory seated r. on cuirass, holding shield inscribed VOT.V, Chi-rho in r. field; AN OBI in ex. 4.43 grams. RIC 39a (R2). Graffiti on cheek and some spade scrapes and bends on the edge. Struck on a medallic flan. Extremely Fine. (Est. $250-$350) |
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Western Empire. Honorius, 393-423 A.D.
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GD EF |
$700.00
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Solidus, 402-406 A.D. Ravenna. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rv. Emperor standing r. holding standard and Victory, his foot on a bound captive before him, R-V in field; COMOB in ex. 4.43 grams. RIC 1287. Good Extremely Fine. (Est. $700-$800) |
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Categories • Coin Galleries December 2004 → Ancient Coins → Ancient Gold and Electrum Coins → Byzantine Empire |
| Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
| 50 |
Justinian I, 527-565 A.D.
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EF |
$275.00
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Light Solidus. Constantinople, officina I. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing holding globus cruciger. Rv. Angel standing facing holding linear staff and globus cruciger, star in r. field; CONOB in ex. 3.72 grams. S.140A. Well-struck. Nearly Extremely Fine. (Est. $125-$175) |
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| 51 |
Tiberius Constantine, 578-582 A.D.
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VF |
$160.00
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Solidus. Constantinople, officina Z. Crowned, cuirassed bust facing with globus cruciger. Rv. Cross potent on four steps; CONOB in ex. 4.18 grams. S.422. Plugged at 12:00. Very Fine. (Est. $90-$120) |
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Phocas, 602-610 A.D.
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EF |
$210.00
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Solidus. Constantinople, officina E. Crowned, draped and cuirassed facing bust holding globus. Rv. Angel standing facing holding long staff; CONOB in ex. 4.43 grams. S.620. Minor weakness in the peripheries. Nearly Extremely Fine. (Est. $150-$200) |
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Heraclius, 610-641 A.D.
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EF |
$315.00
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Solidus. Constantinople, officina I. Facing busts of Heraclius and a much smaller Heraclius Constantine, simple crowns. Rv. Cross potent on three steps. 4.37 grams. S.738, D.O.13. Evenly struck but traces of undertypes and/or planchet flaws obscure the end of the reverse legend. Extremely Fine. (Est. $200-$250) |
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Constantine IV, 668-685 A.D.
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EF |
$300.00
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Solidus. Constantinople, officina Z. Helmeted and cuirassed bust ¾ face to r., shield. Rv. Cross potent on three steps, flanked by figures of Heraclius and Tiberius. 4.16 grams. S.1154, D.O.8. Scratch in obverse field to r., not affecting the portrait. Extremely Fine. (Est. $200-$250) |
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Andronicus II and Michael IX, 1295-1320 A.D.
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VF |
$125.00
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Pale Gold Hyperpyron. Virgin Orans within city walls. Rv. Andronicus and Michael kneeling either side of Christ who crowns them. 3.44 grams. S.2396. Typical weak strike. Edge splits. Very Fine. (Est. $90-$120) |
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Categories • Coin Galleries December 2004 → Ancient Coins → Ancient Greek Silver Coins → Celtic Issues |
| Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
| 56 |
DANUBE REGION. 3rd Century B.C.
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EF |
$95.00
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Tetradrachm, imitating Philip III of Macedon types. Raised Herakles head r. Rv. Zeus enthroned l., faint monogram before. 16.30 grams. Kostial 906. Extremely Fine for type. (Est. $125-$175) |
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DANUBE REGION. Ca. 1st Century B.C.
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EF |
$175.00
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Tetradrachm. Imitation of a Thasos Tetradrachm. Wreathed Dionysos head r. Rv. Herakles standing l. 16.75 grams. Göbl OTA Class II, 4. The types and legends are well-executed indicating an early stage of imitation. It is distinguished from its prototype by the coarseness of the Dionysos head. Extremely Fine and Choice for type. (Est. $200-$300) |
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Categories • Coin Galleries December 2004 → Ancient Coins → Ancient Greek Silver Coins → Gaul |
| Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
| 58 |
MASSALIA. 4th Century B.C.
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EF to AB VF |
$70.00
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Obols (2). Youthful head of Apollo l. Rv. Four-spoke wheel, M-A in two quadrants. 0.60, 0.57 grams. De la Tour pl.II, 681, 687. Extremely Fine and Fine to About Very Fine. 2 pieces. (Est. $100-$150) |
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Categories • Coin Galleries December 2004 → Ancient Coins → Ancient Greek Silver Coins → Magna Graecia |
| Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
| 59 |
TARENTUM. Calabria. Ca. 302-290 B.C.
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VF |
$105.00
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Didrachm. Helmeted horseman riding r., spearing downwards. Rv. Dolphin-rider l. holding a trident and shield, ΦI in the l. field, murex below. 7.57 grams. SNG ANS 992. Corrosion and some exfoliation in the lower obverse. Toned Very Fine. (Est. $100-$150) |
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TARENTUM. Campano-Tarentine Series. After 276 B.C.
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GD VF |
$270.00
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Didrachm. Diademed head of Satyra l. Rv. Nude youth on horseback r. crowning horse with wreath, dolphin behind, lion below. 7.20 grams. Vlasto 1022, SNG ANS 1292. Good Very Fine. (Est. $250-$300) |
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