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Cyrenaica, Cyrene, (c.322-313 B.C.), issue of Ophellas Ptolemaic governor, Nokonos magistrate, AE 18, (7.16 g), obv. horse galloping right, rev. oval wheel with four spokes and hub seen in perspective, (S.6339, BMC 189-193); another before 308 B.C, AE 22, (9.44 g), obv. head of Kyrene right, rev. three silphium plants arranged star wise, (S.6334, BMC 179); Africa, Cyrene, Ptolemy V (204-180 B.C.), AE 20, (6.01 g), obv. head of Ptolemy I to right, club behind head, rev. draped bust of Libya right, legend around, (S.7882, Sv.1268, BMC 95). Nearly fine - very fine, some roughness, mostly rare. (3)
Estimate $150
Passed in
Egypt, Alexandria, Galba (A.D. 68-69), billon tetradrachm, year 1 = A.D. 68, (12.70 g), obv. Galba laureate head to right, around **LOYK LIB SOULP GALBA [KAIS SEB AV]*, LA to right, rev. helmeted, draped bust of Roma right, holding spear and shield, **PW MH* around, (S.683, Koln 232, Milne 317, BMC 16.24,197). Lightly toned, surface porosity, good fine - nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Egypt, Alexandria, Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), billon tetradrachm, year 6 = A.D. 242-243, (11.84 g), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, around A K M ANT **GORDIAN* OC EV, rev. L S to left, bust of Zeus Ammon left with sceptre, (S.-, Milne 3455, Emmett 3436.6) (illustrated); Diocletian, (A.D. 284-305), billon tetradrachm, year 1 = A.D. 284-285, (7.71 g), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Diocletian to right, around A K **G* OYAL **DIOKLHTIAN*OC CEB, rev. L A to left, Elps standing to left holding flower and raising skirt, (S.4787, Milne 4750, Curtis 1980) (illustrated); Carinus as Caesar, (A.D. 282-283), billon tetradrachm, year 1 = A.D. 282-283, (7.42 g), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Carinus to right, around **A K M A KA PINOC CK*, rev. Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, L A to left, (S.12357, BMC 2448, Milne 4667, Koln 3172-3); another, (7.34 g), rev. Eagle left, (cf.S.4780, BMC 2449-2451, Milne 4679, Koln 3169-3170). Toning, nearly very fine - nearly extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $170
Zeugitana, Carthage, (c.300-264 B.C.), AE shekel, (5.03 g), obv. Tanit head left, rev. horse head right o below mouth, (S.6526, SNG Cop. 152, M.286). Deeply toned, good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
Zeugitana, Utica, Tiberius, (14-37 B.C.), AE dupondius, (12.53 g), issued 28-29 A.D., Vibius Marsus, proconsul for the second year, L. Caecilius Pius, duovir, obv. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII, bare head of Tiberius to left, rev. C VIBIO [MARS]O PR COS II L CAECILIVS PIVS II V, Livia seated to right, holding sceptre and phiale, M-M/I-V in field, (cf.S.302, RPC I 736, SNG Cop 440, MMA 114a). Attractive dark brown toning, very fine, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
Ancient Greek silver and bronze issues including, Lesbos, Mytilene, (late 6th century B.C.), billon tenth or sixth stater, (0.99 g), obv. two boars' heads facing each other face to face, rev. incuse square of rough form, (cf.S.3488, BMC 15, SNG Cop. 287, cf.ACNAC Rosen 542); others including Philip V; Seleucos IV; Demetrios II Nikator. Toning, poor - good fine or better, scarce. (6)
Estimate $150
Passed in
Greek coins, an interesting mix of AE issues, including Macedonian Kingdom, Amyntas III, (393-370/69 B.C.) AE tetrachalkon (3.27 g), obv. head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headress, rev. eagle standing right, attacking serpent, (S.1512); Philip II, obv. Apollo left, rev. horseman (cf.S.2698); another similar head right; Alexander III rev. club and bow case (S.6739) (2), another (S.6742); another Kassander, rev. tripod (S.6755); Perseus, (S.6807); Interregnum, Macedonian shield, rev. helmet (S.6780) (2), Macedon, Philippi, Augustus (S.32) (2); issues from Maroneia, Thessalonika, Pergamon, obv. Athena, rev. Nike, (BMC 142); Syria, Antiochos II, rev. tripod; Thessaly, League issue (S.2237); Thessaly. Larissa, horse; etc. others different places (18) mostly attributable. Poor - fine. (36)
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Ancient Greek and Roman coins, a plastic sheet containing (20) coins in 2x2 holders mostly identified, noted Sicily, Syracuse, reign of Hieron II (275-215 B.C.), AE 26, obv. diademed head of Hieron beardless to left, rev. horseman prancing to right, holding spear couched, (S.1221), HGC 2, 1548); Roman coins include Gallienus (2), Severus Alexander, Diocletian (London mint), Caligula quadrans (RIC 40); anonymous quadrans period Domitian - Pius (RIC 7); Constantine I, Roma type (Wolf and twins) (3); Valentinian II; Egypt, Aurelian, Probus billon tetradrachm, rev. eagle year 3; others (8). A few fine, otherwise fair - very good. (20)
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
Anonymous, AE half litra (234-231 B.C.), 11 mm, (1.81 g), Rome, obv. helmeted head of Roma to right, dotted border, rev. ROMA in exergue, dog standing right, raising forepaw, (S.598, Cr.26/4, Syd.22; HN Italy 309, BMC 44). Extremely fine, attractive green patina with light earthen deposits, very rare as such.
Estimate $300
SOLD $150
Republic, Anonymous Series, (225-212 B.C.), silver didrachm (quadrigatus), (6.60 g), uncertain mint (possibly Rome), obv. laureate janiform head of the Dioscuri, border of dots, rev. Jupiter in quadriga to right, driven by Victory, Jupiter holds sceptre and hurls thunderbolt, in exergue ROMA incuse on raised tablet, (S.31, Cr.28/3, Syd. 65, RSC 23). Attractive old cabinet toning, good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $600
SOLD $700
Republic, Anonymous Series, (225-212 B.C.), silver didrachm (quadrigatus), (6.31 g), uncertain mint (possibly Rome), obv. laureate janiform head of the Dioscuri, border of dots, rev. Jupiter in quadriga to right, driven by Victory, Jupiter holds sceptre and hurls thunderbolt, in exergue ROMA incuse on raised tablet, (S.31, Cr.28/3, Syd. 65, RSC 23). Light old cabinet toning, very fine or better and very scarce. Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection. Previously I.S.Wright, 2.7.1992. Also Antiquarius cat 20, item 62.
Estimate $500
SOLD $700
Republic, Anonymous (semilibral) Series, (c.217-215 B.C.), Rome mint, AE uncia, (15.07 g), obv. helmeted head of Roma to left, rev. prow to right, ROMA above, pellet below, (S.615, Cr.38/6, Syd. 86). Deep patina, struck off centre on obverse, very fine or better and scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
Republic, Anonymous, (shortly after 211 B.C.), silver victoriatus, (3.28 g), uncertain mint, obv. laureate head of Jupiter to right, border of dots, rev. Victory to right, crowning trophy, in exergue ROMA, line border, (S.49, Cr.44/1, Syd. 83, RSC 9). Toned, struck off centre on reverse, good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $280
Republic, Anonymous, (211-208 B.C.), silver sestertius, (1.09 g), Rome mint, obv. helmeted head of Roma to right, border of dots, rev. Dioscuri to right, ROMA in linear frame on tablet, line border, (S.46, Cr.44/7, Syd. 142). Toned, very fine or better and very rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $160
Republic, Anonymous Series, (c.211-207 B.C.), Rome mint, AE semis, (13.95 g), obv. head of Saturn to right, S behind, rev. prow to right, RO[MA] below, S above, (S.766, Cr.56/3, Syd.143a). Deep green toning, very fine or better and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Republic, Anonymous, (shortly after 211 B.C.), silver victoriatus, (2.55 g), Rome Mint, obv. laureate head of Jupiter to right, border of dots, rev. Victory to right, crowning trophy, T in field, in exergue ROMA, line border, (S.50, Cr.57/1, Syd. 83, RSC 9). Minor roughness on reverse, otherwise good very fine/very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Republic, Anonymous, (211-208 B.C.), silver victoriatus, (2.98 g), Luceria Mint, obv. laureate head of Jupiter to right, border of dots, rev. Victory to right, crowning trophy, L between, in exergue ROMA raised, line border, (S.51, Cr.97/1c, Syd. 253, RSC 36e). Nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Republic, Anonymous, (206-195 B.C.), silver victoriatus, (2.42 g), Rome Mint, obv. laureate head of Jupiter to right, border of dots, rev. Victory to right, crowning trophy, sow or hog in field, in exergue ROMA, line border, (S.58, Cr.121/1, Syd. 253, RSC 24l). Fine/good fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Republic, Anonymous, (c.157-156 B.C.), AE as, (26.86 g), obv. laureate head of Janus, I above, rev. prow to right with peaked deck structure, I to right, below ROMA, (S.712, Cr.198B/1b, Syd.-); Anonymous (semiliberal) Series, (c.217-215 B.C.), Rome mint, AE semuncia, (7.08 g), obv. head of Mercury to right, rev. prow to right, ROMA above, (S.620, Cr.38/7, Syd.87); C.Curiatius C.f.Trigeminus, (135 B.C.), AE quadrans, Rome mint, (3.70 g), obv. Hercules head to right, three dots behind, rev. Prow to right, Victory on deck, C CVR F above, ROMA in exergue, (S.1146, Cr.460b, Syd.327c). Toning, nearly fine - good fine, scarce, the Janus rare. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
Sex. Atilius Saranus, (154 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.88 g), rev. Victory in biga to right, (S.78, Cr.199/1a, Syd.377); another, L. Sentius, (101 B.C.), (3.64 g), rev. Jupiter in quadriga to right, (S.203, Cr.325/1a, Syd.600a, RSC Sentia 1a); another, P. Lentulus Marcelli F., (c.100 B.C.), (3.72 g), rev. Roma standing facing being crowned by Genius, (S.208, Cr.329/1a, Syd.604, RSC Cornelia 25). Toned, very good to good fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Republic, Safra, (c.150 B.C.), AE as, (22.53 g), obv. laureate head of Janus, I above, rev. prow to right, above SAFRA, below ROMA, (S.722, Cr.206/2, Syd.389). Brown patina, struck on a small flan, fine and scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $60
C. Plutius, (c.121 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.84 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, X behind, rev. Dioscuri to right, C.PLVT[I] below. ROMA in exergue, (S.153, Cr.278/1, Syd.410 & 414, Plutia 1). Very fine, scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
L. Philippus, (c.113-112 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.64 g), obv. head of Philip V of Macedon to right, wearing royal Macedonian helmet, **F* under chin, ROMA monogram above, rev. equestrian statue to right, flower below horse, base inscribed, L.PHILIPPVS, * in exergue, (S.170, Cr.293/1, Syd.551). Toned, nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $190
L. Memmius, (109-108 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.71 g), obv. male head to right, with oak wreath, * below chin, rev. Dioscuri standing facing between their horses, each holding spear, L.MEMMI in exergue, (S.181, Cr.304/1, Syd.558, Memmia 1). Good fine or better and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
C. Vibius C.F. Pansa, (90 B.C.), fouree silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.27 g), obv. mask of Pan to right, PANSA below, rev. mask of Silenus to right, C.VIB[IVS C.F]. below, (S.246, Cr.342/2, Syd.688, B.Vibia 9). Toning, uneven surface, loss of plating in small areas, test cut, very fine and a very rare type.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
C. Vibius C.F. Pansa, (90 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.75 g), obv. laureate head of Apollo to right, PANS[A] behind, symbol under chin, rev. Minerva in quadriga to right, C. VIBIVS C F. in exergue, (S.242, Cr.342/5b, Syd.684, B.Vibia 2). Attractively toned, good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus, (89 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.45 g), obv. bare head of King Tatius to right, SABIN behind, palm before, rev. two Roman soldiers each carrying a woman in his arms, L.TITVRI in exergue, (S.252, Cr.344/2b, Syd.699, B.Tituria 4); M. Porcius Cato, (89 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (4.10 g), obv. young female head to right, M. CATO below, ROMA behind, rev. Victory seated to right holding patera, VICTRIX in exergue, (S.247, Cr.343/1b, Syd.596, B.Porcia 5]) (illustrated); M. Porcius Cato, (Propraetor 47-46 B.C.), silver quinarius, Utica, North Africa mint, (1.49 g), obv. young male head to right, [M. CATO PRO PR] around, rev. Victory seated to right holding patera, VICTRIX in exergue, (S.1383, Cr.462/2, RSC Porcia 11). Toned, nearly very fine - good very fine. (3)
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
C. Marcius Censorinus, (88 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.76 g), obv. Apollo head to right, dotted border, harp behind, rev. two horses galloping right, rider on nearest one, Victory right above, branch in exergue, C.CENSORI below horses, (S.257, Cr.346/2b, Syd.714, RSC Marcia 19); L. Titurius L.f.Sabinus, (89 B.C.), silver denarius, (3.72 g), Rome mint, obv. king Tatius head right, SABIN behind, rev. Tarpeia, facing, buried in shields, trying to thrust off two soldiers casting their shields on her, star in crescent above, L.TITVRI in exergue, (S.252, Cr.344/2b, Syd. 699, RSC Tituria 4) (illustrated). Fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Pub. Crepusius, (82 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.91 g), obv. Apollo laureate head to right, sceptre over shoulder, rev. horseman galloping to right, hurling spear, [P]. CREPVSI in exergue, (S.283, Cr.361/1c, Syd.738a, B.Crepusia 1). Lightly toned, very fine or better and scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $160
A. Postumius A.f.Sp. n. Albinus, (81 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (4.06 g), obv. head veiled of Hispania to right, with dishevelled hair, HISPAN downwards, border of dots, rev. togate figure to left with right hand raised, standing between legionary eagle and fasces with axe, in field AL(ligated)BIN /A to left, and .S.N to right, POST.A.F in exergue, serated edge, (S.297, C.372/2, Syd 746, BMC 2839, RSC Postumia 8 [p.82]). Toned, extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $500
SOLD $300