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Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy I (323-283 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (14.02 g), issued c.310-305 B.C., obv. head of Alexander wearing elephant headdress to right, rev. **ALEXANDROU* on left, Athena Alkidemos to right with spear and shield, MHO monogram on right, eagle to its right, (S.7750, Sv.166 [Pl.VI, 5ff], Cop.26, Zervos, The Alexander Mint of Egypt, Group 58 [p.130-2). Porous obverse, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $460
Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy I, (323-283 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, issued 305-283 B.C., (14.06 g), Alexandria mint, obv. diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, with aegis, rev. eagle to left with closed wings, standing on thunderbolt, in front P over monogram **PAR*, around **BASILEW[S] PTOLEMAIOU*, (S.7762, Sv. 255, SNG Cop. 70-1). Grey and gold tone, minor graffito, good very fine and scarce in this condition.
Estimate $400
SOLD $340
Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy II, Philadelphos, (285-246 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, uncertain Cypriot mint (Paphos?), struck 275/4-266/5 B.C., (14.15 g), obv. head of Ptolemy I to right wearing Aegis, **D* behind, rev. eagle to left on thunderbolt with closed wings, **[PTO]LEMAIOU BASILEWS*, with **F* above A; (cf.S.7771 Var., Sv.371 [8 noted, p.58, Pl.IX,19], Meydancikkale Hoard No. 5124-5144 [5143-4, from the same obverse die], SNG Cop. -). Nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $450
Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy II, Philadelphos, (285-246 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, Sidon mint, struck year 35 = 251-250 B.C. (Davesne & Le Rider chronology based on Meydancikkale Hoard), (13.40 g), obv. head of Ptolemy I to right, rev. eagle to left on thunderbolt with closed wings, **[PTOLE]MAIOU SOTHROS*, with **SI* above monogram of MT all to left, to right **LE*, (date 35); (cf.S.7772, Sv.746 [5 noted, cf.Pl.XXI,21], cf.Meydancikkale Hoard No. 4736-4738 [all from the same obverse die]). Toned, nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $260
Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy III, (246-221 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (13.82 g), Alexandria mint, obv. diademed head of Ptolemy I to right wearing aegis, rev. eagle to left with closed wings, standing on thunderbolt around **SWTHROS PTOLEMAIOU*, to left cornucopiae, (cf.S.7806, Sv.1001, SNG Cop.167, BMC 83 [p.54], Hunter 20). Good very fine, and a rare type.
Estimate $900
SOLD $650
Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy III, (246-221 B.C.), AE 43, copper drachm, (69.77 g), Alexandria mint, obv. diademed head of Zeus Ammon to right, eagle to left, on thunderbolt, closed wings, XP monogram between, (S.7814, Sv.964, SNG Cop. 171-2, Pitchfork 30). Area of green oxidation on the obverse, otherwise very fine or better, scarce as such.
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy IV, (221-205 B.C.), AE 38, Alexandria mint, issued 221-205 B.C., (45.46 g), obv. diademed head of Zeus Ammon to right, dotted border, rev. eagle to left with closed wings, head to right, standing on thunderbolt holding cornucopiae on shoulder, part around **BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU*, between legs E, (S.7815, Sv.974, SNG Cop.224-6, Pitchfork 44-48). Very fine/nearly very fine, brown patina.
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy VIII Euergetes, (145-116 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, Alexandria mint, struck year 26 = 145-144 B.C., (13.80 g), obv. diademed head of Ptolemy to right with aegis, rev. eagle to left on thunderbolt with closed wings, to left LKC, to right **PA*, around **BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU**, (cf.S.7908, Sv.1438 (8 noted, Pl.XLIX, 11], Mionnet VI, 12, 107, Hunter 7 [p.932], BMC 125 [p.98], Paphos Hoard 12-13 [p.88, Pl.XVIII, 12 same obverse die]). Very fine or better and very scarce, with uneven tone.
Estimate $400
SOLD $320
Egypt, Kingdom of, Cleopatra VII, (51-30 B.C.), copper eighty drachms, (14.53 g), Alexandria mint, obv. diademed bust of Cleopatra VII to right, rev. eagle to left with closed wings, standing on a thunderbolt, to left cornucopiae, around traces of **KLEOPATRAS BASILISSHS*, to right **P* = 80, (S.7955, BMC 4-5, Sv.1871). Evenly worn as usual, Very good and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Egypt, Alexandria, Nero, (A.D. 54-68), billon tetradrachm, year 10 = A.D. 63-64, (12.06 g), obv. radiate bust of Nero, rev. Poppaea bust right, (S.2002, Koln 158, BMC 122); Hadrian. (A.D. 117-138), billon tetradrachm (13.22 g), dated RY 12 (AD 127/8), obv. laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind, rev. Sarapis seated left, extending hand and holding sceptre, at feet to left, Kerberos seated left, (S.-, Koln 983-4, Dattari 1476, BMC 615 var.) (illustrated); Severina, wife of Aurelian, (A.D. 270-275), billon tetradrachm (8.24 g), Dated year 6 (274/5), obv. diademed and draped bust right, rev. eagle standing right, palm across shoulder, holding wreath in beak, (cf.S.11713, Koln 3102, Dattari 5504, Milne 4453), (illustrated); Probus, (A.D. 276-282), (6.32 g), billon tetradrachm, Alexandria mint, issued year 3 (277-8), obv. laureate bust of Probus to right, wearing cuirass, rev. L **G* across, eagle standing right holding wreath in beak, palm branch above wing, (cf.S.4772, BMC 2439, Koln 3129). Fine - very fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Egypt, Alexandria, Probus, (A.D. 276-282), billon tetradrachm, year 4 = (278-279), (7.58 g), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Probus to right, around A K M AVP **P*POBOC CEB, rev. eagle standing to left, head to right holding olive branch, L **D* across the field, (cf.S.4772-3, BMC 2434, Milne 4589, Koln 3136); Numerian, (A.D. 283-284), billon tetradrachm, year 2 (283-4), (6.98 g), obv. laureate and draped bust to right, around A K M A NOYMEPIANOC CEB, rev. Athena seated left, holding Nike, L B across field, (S.47823, Koln 3193, BMC 2464); Diocletian, (A.D. 284-305), billon tetradrachm, year 3 = (286-287), (5.99 g), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Diocletian to right, around A K **G* OVA **DIOKLHTIAN*OC CEB, rev. L **G* to right, Tyche standing to left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, (cf.S.4787, BMC 2524, Milne 4821, Koln 3230); Maximianus, (A.D. 286-305), billon tetradrachm, year 2 = (286-287), (6.41 g), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Maximianus to right, around A K M OVA MA**X*IMIANOC CEB, rev. L B across, Eagle standing to left, head to right, (cf.S.4790, BMC 2595, Milne 4848, Koln 3282); Constantius I, (A.D. 305-306), year 3 (294-295), (8.18 g), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius to right, around **FL*A KWCTANTIOC K, rev. Nike walking to right, L **G* across, (cf.S.4796, Milne 5183, D.6074-5, Koln -). Very fine, some earthern patination. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Egypt, Alexandria, Carus, (A.D. 282-283), billon tetradrachm, year 1 (282-3), (7.69 g), obv. laureate and cuirassed bust to right, A K M A KAPOC CEB around, rev. Eagle standing left, wreath in beak, open wings between two vexilla L A above, (S.4775, Milne 4675, Koln 3160, BMC 2444). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Egypt, Alexandria, billon tetradrachms (7), mostly eagle reverses, including Severus Alexander year 4 (Koln 2418); Claudius II year 2 (Koln 3028); Probus (Elpis) year 1 (Koln 3124); Aurelian year 6 (Koln 3096); another year 5 (Koln 3085); another year 4 (Koln 3076); Maximian year 1 (Eirene reverse) (Koln 3278). Some damaged others with green oxidation, otherwise fair - good very fine. (7)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Egypt, Alexandria mint, billon tetradrachms (17), a range of issues of mostly late 3rd century, noted issues of Commodus, Valerian; Salonina, Gallienus, Claudius II; Aurelian, Aurelian & Vaballathus (2), Severina, Probus, Carus, Diocletian, Maximianus (3). Mostly very fine or better, several with green oxidation. (17)
Estimate $300
SOLD $350
North Africa, Kyrenaica, Kyrene, (c.308-277 B.C.), silver didrachm, (7.25 g, Rhodian standard), obv. head of Apollo Karneios with horn, to right, rev. K to left, cornucopiae to right of a silphium plant, (cf.S.6318, SNG Cop. 1234-5, BMC 228-233, cf.CNG E Auction 305, 20.11.2013 [lot 150 similar dies]). Lightly toned, nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
Anonymous issue, (206-195 B.C.), silver denarius, (3.24 g), Rome mint, obv. Roma head to right X behind, rev. Dioscuri riding to right, star below, ROMA in linear frame, (S.54, Cr.113/1, Syd.263); L. Julius, (141 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.74 g), obv. Roma helmeted head right, XVI behind, rev. Dioscuri on horseback to right, L.IVLI below, ROMA in exergue, (S.100, Cr.224/1, Syd.443) (illustrated). First nearly fine, second very fine or better and toned. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
P. Cornelius Sulla, (151 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.99 g), obv. head of Roma to right, X behind, rev. Victory in biga to right, P SVLA below, ROMA in exergue, (S.84, B.Cornelia 1, Cr.205/1, Syd.386). Nearly very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $100
P. Maenius Antiaticus, M.f., (132 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.47 g), obv. Roma helmeted head right, * behind, rev. Victory in quadriga to right, with wreath, P.MAE ANT ligated below, ROMA in exergue, (S.126, Cr.249/1, Syd.492, RSC Maenia 7); M. Aburius M.f. Geminus, (132 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.76 g), obv. Roma helmeted head right, GEM behind, * under chin, rev. Sol in quadriga to right, with whip, M.ABVRI ligated below, ROMA in exergue, (S.127, Cr.250/1, Syd.487). Toned, fine - very fine, last withcut into edge. (2)
Estimate $140
SOLD $80
C. Servilius M.f. Vatia, (127 B.C.), plated silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.13 g), obv. Roma helmeted head right, * below chin, [ROMA] below head, lituus behind, rev. horseman with shield inscribed [M] galloping left and piercing spear into another horseman before him, [C.]SERVEI[L] in exergue, (S.140, Cr.264/1, Syd.483); M. Vargunteius, (130 B.C.), plated silver denarius, Rome mint, (2.70 g), obv. Roma helmeted head right, * below, M. VARG behind, rev. Jupiter in slow quadriga to right, holding branch and thunderbolt, ROMA in exergue, (S.133, Cr.257/1, Syd.507); M. Cipius, M.F., (115-114 B.C.), silver denarius, (3.77 g), obv. Roma helmeted head right, M. CIPI M.F. before, X behind, Victory in biga to right, rudder below, ROMA in exergue, (S.166, Cr.289/1, Syd. 546, RSC Cipia 1); Cn. Blasio Cn.f. (112-111 B.C.), plated silver denarius, Rome mint, (2.37 g), obv. Head of Mars right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet, [CN.BLASIO.CN.F] below and before, symbol behind, rev. Jupiter standing between Juno and Minerva, (S.173, Cr.296/1, Syd.561d, RSC Cornelia 20). Fair - fine. (4)
Estimate $100
Not offered
M. Porcius Laeca, (c.125 B.C.), silver denarii, Rome mint, (3.91 g), obv. Roma helmeted head right, * below chin, LAECA behind, rev. Libertas in quadriga to right, crowned by Victory, M.PORC below, ROMA in exergue, (S.146, Cr.270/1, Syd.513, RSC Porcia 3). Very fine, lightly toned.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Q. Fabius Labeo, (c.124 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.78 g), obv. Roma helmeted head right, X below chin, LABEO before, ROMA behind, rev. Jupiter in quadriga to right, prow below, Q.FABI in exergue, (S.148, Cr.273/1, Syd.532, RSC Fabia 1). Lightly toned, good fine and scarce.
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
M. Fannius C.f., (123 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.91 g), obv. Roma head right, X below, ROMA behind, rev. Victory in quadriga right, M.FAN.C.F. (AN ligated) all in the exergue, (S.150, Cr.275/1, Syd. 419, RSC Fannia 1); Gargilius, Ogulnius and Vergilius, (c.86 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.88 g), obv. Jupiter (or Apollo Vejovis) with large head to right, with oak wreath, thunderbolt below, rev. Jupiter in quadriga to right, (S.266, Cr.350A/2, Syd.723, B.i, 226); Licinius II as Caesar, (A.D. 317-324), AE follis, issued 316-7, Alexandria mint, (3.53 g), obv. helmeted bust to left holding spear and shield of Licinius, around D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C, rev. Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe and sceptre, captive and eagle at feet, around IOVI CONSERVATORI, in exergue SMALA, (S.15411, RIC 30 [R1]); together with copies of a quadrigatus and a copy of a aureus of Domitian in gilt base metal. Very good - fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
M. Papirius Carbo, (c.122 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.89 g), obv. head of Roma to right, laurel branch behind, X under chin, rev. Jupiter in quadriga to right, M.CARBO below, ROMA in exergue, (S.151 [£45 VF], Cr.276/1, Syd.423). Good fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
M. Papirius Carbo, (c.122 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.73 g), obv. head of Roma to right, laurel-branch behind, X under chin, rev. Jupiter in quadriga to right, M.CARBO below, ROMA in exergue, (S.151, Cr.276/1, Syd.423). Very fine, toned.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
M. Tullius, (c.120 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.84 g), obv. Roma helmeted head right, ROMA behind, rev. Victory in quadriga to right, M.TVLLI in exergue, wreath above and x below horses, (S.155, Cr.280/1, Syd.531, B.Tullia 1). Toned with edge flaw, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
M. Cipius, M.F., (115-114 B.C.), silver denarius, (3.92 g), obv. Roma helmeted head right, M. CIPI M.F. before, X behind, Victory in biga to right, rudder below, ROMA in exergue, (S.166, Cr.289/1, Syd. 546, RSC Cipia 1). Off centred reverse, otherwise very fine or better.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
M. Cipius, M.F., (115-114 B.C.), silver denarius, (3.23 g), obv. Roma helmeted head right, M. CIPI M.F. before, X behind, rev. Victory in biga to right, rudder below, ROMA in exergue, (S.166, Cr.289/1, Syd. 546, RSC Cipia 1); Man. Aemilius Lepidus, (114-113 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.80 g), obv. Roma laureate and diademed head to right, ROMA before, * behind, rev. equestrian statue on triumphal arch, LEP between arches, MN. AEMILIO around, (S.168, Cr.291/1, Syd.554, RSC Aemilia 7). Both porous, otherwise fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
C. Fonteius, (114-113 B.C.), silver denarius, (3.91 g), obv. Janus head, T in left field, * to right, rev. galley with pilot and three rowers, C.FONT ligated above, ROMA in exergue, (S.167, Cr.290/1, Syd.555, RSC Fonteia 1). Some hoard encrustation and horn silver, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Estimate $140
SOLD $120
T. Manlius Mancinus, Appius Claudius Pulcher, and Q. Urbinius, (111-110 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.98 g), obv. Roma helmeted head to right, object behind, rev. Victory in triga to right, T.MAL [AP CL] Q VR in exergue, (S.176, Cr.299/1b, Syd.570a). Lightly toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Appius Claudius Pulcher, T. Manlius Mancinus and Q. Urbinius, (111-110 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.92 g), obv. Roma helmeted head to right, object behind, rev. Victory in triga to right, AP. CL. T. MANL. Q VR in exergue, (S.176, Cr.299/1a, Syd.570) (illustrated); C. Egnatuleius C.f., (97 B.C.), silver quinarius, (1.68 g), Rome mint, obv. Apollo head to right laureate, C.EGNATVLEI behind (some letters ligated), rev. Victory standing to left erecting trophy, Q in field, ROMA in exergue, (S.213, B.Egnatuleia 1, Cr.333/1, Syd.588). Fine - nearly very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100