Catalogue
Maximianus, (A.D. 286-305, 306-8, 310), gold aureus, Cyzicus mint, (5.43 g), undated issue c. 286-287, pre-reform coinage, obv. laureate draped bust, of Maximianus to right, around IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS AVG, rev. around CONCOR DIAE MILITVM, Concordia Militum standing to left holding standard in each hand, mint mark S C* in exergue, (S.12994, RIC 603 [p.291 Vol.V/2], Cal.4614, C.60). On a large flan, nearly uncirculated and extremely rare.
Estimate $12,000
SOLD $15,500
Maximianus, (A.D. 286-305, 306-8, 310), gold aureus, struck 286-7, Rome mint, (6.46 g), obv. laureate bust draped and cuirassed to right of Maximianus I, around IMP C MA VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, rev. Mars advancing to right, holding transverse spear and shield, around MARTI PROPVGNATORI, plain exergue, (S.13048, RIC -, Calico 4710a [This Coin, illustrated], C.-, cf.Depeyrot p.95, 1/10). Only recently published, a new reverse type for this type, nearly extremely fine and unique.
Estimate $15,000
SOLD $17,000
Maximianus, (A.D. 286-305, 306-8, 310), gold aureus, issued 303-4, Nicomedia mint, (5.30 g), obv. laureate head of Maximianus to right, around MAXIMIA NVS AVGVSTVS, rev. within wreath in four lines, XX/ MAXI/ MIAN/ I AVG/ SMN, (S.13079, Cal. 4768, RIC 14, C.704). As struck, extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $14,000
SOLD $13,500
Julian II, (A.D. 360-363), gold solidus, Sirmium mint, issued A.D. 362-3, (4.48 g), obv. diademed bust of Julian II to right, around F L C L IVLIA NVS P P AVG, rev. in wreath, VIRTVS EX ERCI TVS ROMANORVM, in exergue SIRM wreath, Julian advancing to right, head turned, dragging captive by hair and holding trophy, (S.19102, RIC 94, C.78, Depeyrot 20 [p.209]). As struck, good extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $8,000
SOLD $11,500
Arcadius, (A.D. 383-408), gold solidus, Mediolanum mint, issued A.D. 394-5 (4.44 g), obv. pearl diademed bust draped and cuirassed of Arcadius to right, around D N ARCADI VS P F AVG, rev. VICTORI A AVGGG, emperor standing right holding standard, Victory on globe, left foot on captive, M D either side, CONOB in exergue, (S.20716, RIC 1205, DOC 70). Large flan, delightful red patina, extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $3,200
Passed in
Theodosius II, (A.D. 402-450), gold solidus, Constantinople mint, issued A.D. c.425, (3.84 g), obv. helmeted and cuirassed bust of Theodosius facing with spear and shield, around D N THEODO SIVS P F AVG, rev. SALVS REI PVBLICAE Theodosius enthroned and Valentinian standing facing both in consular robes, star above, CONOB in exergue, (S.21143, RIC 233-6, MIRB 22). Obverse scratches, very fine, has been mounted and filed on edge, rare.
Estimate $550
SOLD $800
Theodosius II, (A.D. 402-450), gold solidus, Constantinople mint, issued 430-440, (4.35 g), obv. helmeted and cuirassed bust three quarters facing to right holding spear and shield, around DN THEODO SIVS P F AVG, rev. Constantinopolis seated to left holding cross on globe and sceptre, VOT XXX MVLT XXXX a around, CONOB in exergue, star in left field, (S.21158, RIC 257-9, DOC 379-385). Large broad flan, superb quality and as struck, extremely fine, rare in this condition.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,400
Leo I, (A.D. 457-474), gold solidus, Constantinople mint, 9th Officina, issued 468-473, (4.50 g), obv. Leo three-quarter facing bust, wearing cuirass, paludamentum and crown, holding spear and shield, around DN LEO PE RP ET AVC, rev. Victory standing to left, in right hand holding long cross, in right field a star, around VICTORI A AVGGG **Q*, in exergue CONOB, (S.21404, RIC 630, Depeyrot 93/1). Extremely fine, with original mint bloom, very scarce.
Estimate $900
SOLD $720
Justinian I, (A.D.527-565), gold solidus, Constantinople mint, (4.31 g), issued 538-545, obv. bust of Justinian I facing, with plume and diadem, two pearls at each side, wearing cuirass, d N IVSTINI ANVS PP AVC around, rev. Angel facing in tunic and cloak, in right hand long cross composed of dots, globe in left hand cross above, star below, around VICTORI A AVGGG**D*, CONOB in exergue, (S.139, DOC [8c], BMC 13). Hoard patination attached to reverse, broad flan, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $500
Justin II, (A.D.565-578), gold solidus, Constantinople mint, (4.47 g), issued 565-578, Officina **D*, obv. bust of Justin II facing, with plume and diadem, two pearls at each side, wearing cuirass, and holding globe surmounted by Victory, d N I VSTI NVS PP AVI around, rev. Constantinople seated looking right, with helmet tunic and mantle, on right shoulder aegis, left hand holds a spear, cross on globe, around VICTORI A AVGGG **D*, CONOB in exergue, (S.345, DOC 4c, MIB 5). Trace of mint bloom, extremely fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $650
Phocas, (A.D. 602-610), gold solidus, Constantinople mint, (4.50 g), issued A.D. 607-610, 10th Officina, obv. Phocas facing bust, bearded, wearing cuirass, paludamentum and crown, holding cross, around DNN FOCAS PERP AVI, rev. Angel facing, holding in right hand long staff, with partial chi-rho symbol at top, in left hand globe with cross above, around VICTORIA AVGUI, (S.620, DOC 10j, MIBE 9, BMC 22, Berk, Harlan J., "Roman Gold Coins of the Medieval World, 383-1453", No.102b). Brilliant field, as struck, good extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $600
Constantine VIII, (1025-1028), gold histamenon nomisma, (4.35 g), Constantinople mint, obv. Christ bust facing wearing nimbus, in hand the Gospels, around [+ Ih]S XIS REX REgNANTinm rev. Constantine VIII, wearing loros and crown and holding labarum and akakia, around +CWnSTANTIn bASILEVS ROm, (S.1815, DOC 1, R.1969, BMC 3-5). Good very fine/extremely fine, scarce.
Estimate $600
SOLD $1,200
Andronicus II and Andronicus III, (1325-1328 or later), joint reign, gold hyperpyron (scyphate), Constantinople mint, (3.30 g), obv. bust of Virgin within city walls and four towers, control letters N X to left and right, rev. Andronicus II and Andronicus III to left and right with Christ standing between the emperors, traces of partial legend downwards of each emperor, (S.2461, Bendall PCPC cf.185 var.15, DOC 503). Small flan, very weak in places as usual, otherwise fine - very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $150
Siculo-Punic, (c.410-395 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.96 g), obv. forepart of a horse to right, grain ear before, Nike flying and holding wreath and caduceus over horse's head, [lion's head to right behind and Punic legend 'QRTHDST' below], rev. palm tree with two date clusters, (S.6426 [p.594], Jenkins, SNR 53, 17 - example 4 [this coin, dies 04/R17], Ratto Sale April 4, 1927 [lot 445, this coin], Naville Sale 12 (lot 1058 same dies), Cahn Sale 35 (lot 223, same dies] = ANS example. Attractive grey tone, almost free of any imperfections, slightly off centred on obverse, otherwise good very fine/nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $5,400
Siculo-Punic, (c.410-395 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.55 g), obv. forepart of a horse to left, crowned by Nike above to right facing left, grain ear before, rev. Punic legend 'QRT HDST' below a palm tree with two date clusters, (cf.S.6426 [p.594], Jenkins, SNR 53, 30 [same dies, dies 08/R29], SNG Lloyd 1607, Bunbury I Auction Sale, June 15-22, 1896 [lot 541 same dies], SNG Cop. 70 [same obverse die]). Well centred, nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $4,000
SOLD $5,600
Siculo-Punic, "Carthage" (c.410-395 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.46 g), obv. forepart of a bridled horse to left, crowned by Nike above flying to left, grain ear before horse, line border, rev. palm tree with drooping branches and two date clusters, legend across field "QRT/HDST". (cf.S.6426, Jenkins SNR 53, 30 [same dies O8/R29], SNG Lloyd 1607 [same dies]). Good very fine with a delightful tone and black patination on the highlights, only three recorded by Jenkins and extremely rare.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $4,600
Siculo-Punic, "Carthage" (c.410-395 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.88 g), obv. forepart of a bridled horse to left, crowned by Nike above flying to left, grain ear before horse, line border, rev. palm tree with drooping branches and two date clusters, legend across field "QRT/HDST". (cf.S.6426, Jenkins SNR 53, 33 [same dies O8/R31], cf.SNG Lloyd 1607 [same obverse die], cf.SNG Cop.42 [same obverse die]). Very fine with an even grey tone, only five recorded by Jenkins and very rare.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $6,500
Siculo-Punic, (c.410-395 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.20 g), obv. forepart of a horse without bridle to right, crowned by Nike above with wreath and caduceus facing to right, grain ear before, Punic legend 'QRT HDST' below, rev. a palm tree with two date clusters, (cf.S.6426 [p.594], Jenkins, SNR 53, 17 [same dies, dies 04/R17] = ANS specimen, Naville 12 [lot 1058 same dies]). Slightly off centred, good very fine - nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $4,000
Siculo-Punic, (c.410-395 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.17 g), obv. forepart of a horse to right, grain ear behind, [Punic legend 'QRTHDST' below], rev. palm tree with two date clusters, Punic legend 'MHNT' below, (cf.S.6426 [p.594], Jenkins, SNR 53, 3 - example 3 [this coin, dies 02/R3], McClean 3031 similar, Paris, De Luynes 1431 [same dies], another example in British Museum. Weak on obverse legend area, slight surface porosity, slightly off centred on reverse, otherwise very fine and very rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $3,200
Siculo-Punic, (c.410-395 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.31 g), obv. forepart of a horse with bridle to right, crowned by Nike above with wreath and caduceus facing to right, grain ear before, Punic legend 'QRT HDST' below, rev. a palm tree with two date clusters, (cf.S.6426 [p.594], Jenkins, SNR 53, 5 [same dies, dies 03/R5 = Berlin specimen, SNG Lloyd 1609 [same obverse die]). Well centred, good very fine/good fine, rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $4,000
Siculo-Punic, (c.410-395 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.86 g), obv. free horse prancing to right, Nike flying and holding wreath above, rev. palm tree with two date clusters, (S.6428 [p.594], Jenkins, SNR 53, 48, dies 012/R43], SNG Ash. 2150 [same dies). Attractive grey tone, off centred both sides, otherwise nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $3,000
Zeugitania, Carthage, (c.350-320 B.C.), gold stater, (9.28 g), obv. head of Tanit to left, crowned with wreath of corn, wearing earring with triple pendants and necklace, dotted border, rev. free horse standing to right, single exergue line below, three dots before horse's front leg, dotted border, (cf.S.6446, Jenkins Group IIIg cf.No.73 [similar dies], McClean 9979). Slightly off centred on the reverse and less so on the obverse, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $4,000
SOLD $5,000
Zeugitania, Carthage, (c.350-320 B.C.), gold stater, (9.35 g), obv. head of Tanit to left, crowned with wreath of corn, wearing earring with triple pendants and necklace, dotted border, rev. free horse standing to right, single exergue line below, three dots before, dotted border, (cf.S.6446 Jenkins & Lewis Group IIIf cf.No.30-31 [similar dies, p.82, Pl.2], SNG Lockett 1049). Off centred both sides, double struck on the reverse, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $4,200
Siculo-Punic, (c.350-320/315 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.27 g), obv. wreathed head of Persephone to right wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace, thymiaterion before, dotted border, rev. horse standing right before a palm tree, Nike before placing wreath on horse's head, caduceus before horse, Punic 'HB' below, (cf.S.6430 [p.595], Jenkins, SNR 56, 95 [same dies 033/R86], Brussels Lucien De Hirsch 831 [same dies], SNG Lockett 1041-2 [same obverse die], SNG Lloyd 1622 [same obverse die], Paris, De Luynes 1444 [same obverse die]. Lightly toned with golden highlights, nearly extremely fine, attractive, and rare.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $7,000
Siculo-Punic, (c.350-320/315 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.73 g), obv. wreathed head of Persephone to right wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace, poppy head behind, two dolphins before, rev. horse standing right before a palm tree, (cf.S.6430 [p.595], Jenkins, SNR 56, 101 [dies 035/R92, this coin listed as specimen 4]; SNG Lockett 1042 (same dies); Anson pl. IX, 388a (this coin, SNG Lockett 1042 [same dies], Naville 6 ,595 = Hess 207, 225, BMC Num.Chron. 1926, pl.viii 6, Paris De Luynes 1437), Lightly toned, good very fine, attractive, and rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $3,000
Siculo-Punic, (c.350-320/315 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.02 g), obv. wreathed head of Persephone to left wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace, rev. horse leaping with hind legs together on the ground to the right behind a palm tree with fruit, thick exergue line, (S.6431 [p.595], Jenkins, SNR 56, 126 [same dies 042/R114], Luynes collection 1433, Jameson Colln. 913, SNG Lloyd 1616). Lightly toned, nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,600
Siculo-Punic, (c.350-320/315 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, uncertain mint, (16.84 g), obv. head of Persephone or Kore wreathed with corn to left, with single drop earring, dotted necklace, rev. horse to left, compact palm tree with fruit behind, no legend in the exergue, (cf.S.6432, Jenkins SNR 56, [Series 2a] 74, [O22/R67, these dies], Schulman Auction Sale 264, 26.4.1976 (lot 5089, similar dies and condition realised 9100 +15.6% guilders), McClean 3035 similar dies). Crude flan shape, good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,000
Siculo-Punic, "Camp of Melkart", (c.330-305 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.58 g), obv. charioteer driving a quadriga of rearing horses to right, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left hand, Nike flying above and crowning charioteer, Punic legend 'RSMLQRT' in exergue, rev. wreathed head of Persephone to right wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace, four dolphins around, (S.-, Jenkins, SNR 50, 52 [dies 018/R40], Boston 269 [same dies]) Full grey tone, nearly extremely fine, well centred, very attractive, and rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,000
Siculo-Punic, "Camp of Melkart", (c.330-305 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.24 g), obv. charioteer driving a quadriga of rearing horses to right, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left hand, Nike flying above and crowning charioteer, Punic legend ['RSMLQRT'] in exergue, rev. wreathed head of Persephone to right wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace, four dolphins around, (S.-, Jenkins, SNR 50, 49 [same dies, dies 018/R31], BMC 15 [same dies], SNG Lloyd 1601 [same obverse die], Boston 269 [same reverse die]). Light grey tone, good very fine, well centred, very attractive and rare.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $2,200
Siculo-Punic, "Camp of Melkart", (c.330-305 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.96 g), obv. charioteer driving a quadriga of rearing horses to right, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left hand, Nike flying above and crowning charioteer, traces of Punic legend 'RSMLQRT' in exergue, rev. wreathed head of Persephone to right wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace, four dolphins around, (S.-, Jenkins, SNR 50, 51 [dies 018/R39], SNG Lloyd 1603 [same dies]). Small tight flan, grey tone, nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,500