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Palestine, Roman Procurator of Judaea, Antonius Felix under Claudius, (A.D. 52-59), copper prutah, (2.200 grams), obv. in wreath tied with X at bottom in four lines, IO[Y]/ **LIA [AG]/ RIP[PI/ NA], (Julia Agrippina wife of Claudius), rev. two crossed palm branches, around TI **KL[AV]DIO*C KA[ICAP **GERM] (Tiberius Claudius Caesar Germanicus), below date across L I**D*, L I**D* = year 14 = A.D. 54), (S.5625, H.651 [116], AJC II Supplement V, No.32, Meshorer 232). Weak in places, otherwise good fine with a clear date reading, scarce.
Estimate $80
SOLD $0
Palestine, Roman Procurator of Judaea, Antonius Felix under Claudius, (A.D. 52-59), copper prutah, (2.476 grams), obv. two oblong shields and two spears crossed, around NEPW **KL*[AV KAIC]AP, (Nero Claudius Caesar, son of Claudius), rev. palm tree six branches, and two bunches of dates, BPI[T] above (Brittanicus, second son of Claudius), below date across L I**[D]*/KA[I], L I**D* = year 14 = A.D. 54), another (1.782 grams), (S.5626, H.652 [117], AJC II Supplement V, No.29, Meshorer 233). First with off centred obverse, otherwise very fine with a weak date, second with flaw on reverse otherwise fine, both scarce. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Palestine, Roman Procurator of Judaea, Antonius Felix under Claudius, (A.D. 52-59), copper prutah, (3.132 grams), obv. two oblong shields and two spears crossed, around NEPW **K[L*AV KAIC]AP], (Nero Claudius Caesar, son of Claudius), rev. palm tree six branches, and two bunches of dates, [BPIT] above (Brittanicus, second son of Claudius), below date across L I**[D]*/KAI, L I**D* = year 14 = A.D. 54), (S.5626, H.652 [117], AJC II Supplement V, No.29, Meshorer 233). Off centred, otherwise fine with a weak date and only partial obverse legend reading, scarce.
Estimate $80
SOLD $0
Palestine, Roman Procurator of Judaea, Porcius Festus under Nero, (A.D. 59-62), copper prutah, (2.644 grams), obv. in wreath tied with X at bottom in three lines, NEP/ WNO/C, (Nero), rev. palm branch, around LE KAICAPOC (Caesar year 5), [L E = year 5 = A.D. 58], (S.5627, H.653 [118], AJC II Supplement V, No.35, Meshorer TJC 345a). Attractive very fine with a very clear date reading.
Estimate $120
SOLD $0
Palestine, Roman Procurator of Judaea, Porcius Festus under Nero, (A.D. 59-62), copper prutah, (2.500 grams), obv. in wreath tied with X at bottom in three lines, NEP/ WNO/C, (Nero), rev. palm branch, around LE KA[ICAP]OC (Caesar year 5), L E = year 5 = A.D. 58), (S.5627, H.653 [118], AJC II Supplement V, No.35, Meshorer 234). Weak in places, otherwise very fine with a very clear date reading.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Palestine, Roman Procurator of Judaea, Porcius Festus under Nero, (A.D. 59-62), copper prutah, (2.142 grams), obv. in wreath tied with X at bottom in three lines, NEP/ WNO/C, (Nero), rev. palm branch, around LE KAICAPOC (Caesar year 5), L E = year 5 = A.D. 58), (S.5627, H.653 [118], AJC II Supplement V, No.35, Meshorer 234). Weak in places, otherwise nearly very fine with a very clear date reading.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Palestine, Roman Procurator of Judaea, Porcius Festus under Nero, (A.D. 59-62), copper prutah, (1.598 and 2.336 grams), obv. in wreath tied with X at bottom in three lines, NEP/ WNO/C, (Nero), rev. palm branch, around LE KAICAPOC (Caesar year 5), L E = year 5 = A.D. 58), (S.5627, H.653 [118], AJC II Supplement V, No.35, Meshorer 234). Weak in places and legends, otherwise fine - nearly very fine. (2)
Estimate $140
SOLD $0
Tiberius, (A.D. 14-37), silver denarius, Lugdunum mint, issued A.D. 14-37, (3.690 grams), obv. laureate head of Tiberius to right, around TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, rev. [PONTIF] MAXIM, Livia seated to right, with vertical sceptre and branch, (S.1763 [£375 EF], RIC 30, BMC 48, H.916 [304]). Well centred, nearly very fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $500
Phoenicia, Tyre, (c.2nd century B.C. - 1st century A.D.), silver shekel or tetradrachm, (14.294 grams), Tyre mint, issued 113-112 B.C., obv. laureate head of Melqarth beardless to right, rev. eagle to left with closed wings, carrying palm, standing on prow of ship, club to left, to left DI ( = #14 = 113-2 B.C.), to right monogram, around **TUPOU IERAS KAI ASULOU*, (S.5918, cf.BMC 79-81, H. 917 [305]). Tight flan, good very fine and rare in this condition.
Estimate $800
SOLD $800
Phoenicia, Tyre, (c.2nd century B.C. - 1st century A.D.), silver shekel or tetradrachm, (14.336 grams), Tyre mint, issued 76-75 B.C., obv. laureate head of Melqarth beardless to right, rev. eagle to left with closed wings, carrying palm, standing on prow of ship, club to left, to left AN ( = #51 = 76-5 B.C.), to right **D*, Phoenician letter between legs, around **TUPOU IERAS KAI ASULOU*, (S.5918, cf.BMC 141, H. 917 [305]). Large broad flan and slightly off centred on reverse, about as struck, extremely fine and rare in this condition.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,000
Phoenicia, Tyre, (c.2nd century B.C. - 1st century A.D.), silver shekel or tetradrachm, (13.818 grams), Tyre mint, issued year 53 = 74-73 B.C., obv. laureate head of Melqarth beardless to right, rev. eagle to left with closed wings, carrying palm, standing on prow of ship, club to left, to left L**GN* ( = 53 [= 74-73 B.C.]), to right Z, Phoenician letter between legs, around **TUROU IERAS KAI ASULOU*, (S.5918, cf.BMC 144 [p.243, variant Phoenician letter], H.917 [305]). Toned, off centred, slightly double struck on the reverse, very fine/good very fine, a rare date.
Estimate $600
SOLD $0
Phoenicia, Tyre, (c.2nd century B.C. - 1st century A.D.), silver shekel or tetradrachm, (14.090 grams), Jerusalem mint, issued A.D. 45-46, obv. laureate head of Melqarth beardless to right, rev. eagle to left with closed wings, carrying palm, standing on prow of ship, club to left, to left POA ( = 171 [= A.D. 45-46], to right KP over **Q*/M, Phoenician letter between legs, around **TUROU [IERAS KAI] ASULOU*, (cf.S.5918, cf.BMC 210, H.919 [307], RPC 4702). Off small flan size as usual, some dark patina in places, very fine, and very rare for this period in this condition.
Estimate $450
SOLD $0
Phoenicia, Tyre, (c.2nd century B.C. - 1st century A.D.), silver half shekel or didrachm, (6.738 grams), Tyre mint, issued 77-6 B.C., obv. laureate head of Melqarth beardless to right, rev. eagle to left with closed wings, carrying palm, standing on prow of ship, club to left, to left LN ( = 50 = 77-6 B.C.], to right monogram **D*, Phoenician letter between legs, around **TUROU I[ERAS] KAI ASULOU*, (S.5921, cf.BMC 229, H.918 [$700 US]). Bright, off centred, otherwise extremely fine and an extremely rare date.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $0
Palestine, Judaea, Roman Administration, Issue to Commemorate Roman victory in Judaea, Titus, (A.D. 79-81), AE 22, Caesarea mint, Judaea Capta coinage, obv. laureate head to right, rev. Nike to right inscribing shield hanging on palm tree, partial inscription, another Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), AE 22, obv. Domitian head left, rev. Minerva and standard to left, (S.785, 886, H.743, 749); and Rome, Julia Maesa, (A.D. 218-222), AE as, (9.776 grams), rev. Fecunditas seated to left, holding cornucopiae, (cf.S.2189, RIC 411, C.12). First two with porous surfaces, both needing conservation, otherwise good - fine. (3)
Estimate $90
SOLD $0
Anonymous Series, (shortly after 211 B.C.), silver victoriatus, (3.008 grams), Rome mint, obv. laureate head of Jupiter to right, border of dots, rev. Victory to right, crowning trophy, in exergue ROMA, dotted border, (S.49, Cr.44/1 or 53/1, Syd. 83). Good fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $0
Anonymous, MP Series, (211-208 B.C.), silver victoriatus, Uncertain mint, (2.852 grams), obv. laureate head of Jupiter to right, rev. Victory right, crowning trophy, MP between, ROMA in exergue, (S.51, Cr.93/1a, Syd.111). Toned, good fine, scarce.
Estimate $80
SOLD $40
Roman Republic, Bal., (169-158 B.C.), AE as, (29.6 g), obv. Janus, rev. prow, BAL above as monogram, (S.696, Cr.179/1, Syd. 354); Q. Marcius Libo, (c.148 B.C.), AE semis, (6.364 g), obv. Saturn head r., rev. prow, Q MAR C above, I before, (cf.S.857, Cr.216/3 variant); P.Maenius M.f. Antias, (132 B.C.), AE quadrans, (3.550 g), obv. Hercules head right, rev. prow, legend above, (S.1155, Cr.249/3, Syd. 493a). Fine - very fine, all rare. (3)
Estimate $180
SOLD $0
Furius Purpurio, (169-158 B.C.), silver denarius, (3.062 grams), obv. Roma head right, X behind, rev. Diana or Luna in biga right, murex above, PVR below horses, ROMA in exergue, (S.75, Cr.187/1, Syd.424); another Decimius Flavus, (150 B.C.), (3.314 grams), obv. similar, rev. Luna in biga, FLAVS below, [ROMA] in exergue, (S.86, Cr.207/1, Syd.391); another M.Opimius, (131 B.C.), (3.504 grams), obv. similar, rev. Apollo in biga to right, M.OPEI[MI] below, [ROMA] in exergue, (S.130, Cr.254/1, Syd.475). Toned, very good - good fine, last two scarce. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Roman Republic, assorted bronzes (2nd -1st century B.C.), asses (3) including (S.727); semis (1); triens (4); quadrans (5); sextans (5); othetrs (1). Mostly cleaned and porous, otherwise poor-fine. (19)
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Anonymous Series, (157-156 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.438 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, X behind, rev. Victory in biga to right, ROMA in exergue, (S.76 [£140 EF], Cr.197/1a, Syd.376). Toned, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $140
SOLD $60
Q. Marcius Libo, (148 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.738 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, LIBO behind, rev. Dioscuri to right, Q.MARC monogram below, ROMA in exergue, (S.90, Cr.215/1, Syd.395). Toned, very fine, scarce.
Estimate $130
SOLD $70
C. Renius, (138 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.896 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head to right, X behind, rev. Juno Caprotina in a biga of goats, C.RENI below, ROMA in exergue, (S.108 [£55 VF], Cr.231/1, Syd.432). Small flan as usual, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $140
SOLD $0
Cn. Lucretius Trio, (136 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.452 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, X below chin TRIO behind, rev. Dioscuri to right, CN.LVCR below, ROMA in exergue, (S.114, Cr.237/1a, Syd.450), another plated issue of M.Fannius, (123 B.C.), Rome mint, (2.914 grams) obv. similar, rev. Victory in quadriga to right, [M].FAN C.F., (S.150, Cr.275/1, Syd.419), another M.Papirius Carbo, (122 B.C.), (3.830 grams), obv. similar, rev. Jupiter in quadriga to right, M CARBO below, ROMA in exergue, (S.151, Cr.276/1, Syd.423). Toned, first with cut in edge, otherise good fine - nearly very fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
L. Antestius Gragulus, (136 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.834 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, * below chin, GRAG behind, rev. Jupiter in quadriga to right, L.ANTES monogram below, ROMA in exergue; (S.115 [£140 EF], Cr.238/1, Syd.451). Toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $180
SOLD $110
L. Antestius Gragulus, (136 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.658 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, * below chin, GRAG behind, rev. Jupiter in quadriga to right, L.ANTES monogram below, ROMA in exergue; (S.115 [£140 EF], Cr.238/1, Syd.451). Good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
M. Marcius, Mn.f., (134 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.826 grams), obv. Roma head right, * below chin, modius behind, rev. Victory in biga, M.MAR C monogram below divided by two corn ears, RO MA in exergue, (S.122, Cr.245/1, Syd.500). Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $140
SOLD $80
M. Aburius M.f. Geminus, (132 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.620 grams), 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). Dark grey patina, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $160
SOLD $80
L. Postumius Albinus, (131 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.146 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, * below chin, apex behind, rev. Mars in quadriga to right, L POST ALB below, ROMA in exergue, (S.128 [£50 EF], Cr.252/1, Syd.472); L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, (90 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (2.944 grams), obv. Apollo head right, T behind, C before, rev. L. PISO FRVG below naked horseman galloping right, I. above, (S.235, Cr.340/1, B.Calpurnia 11). Nearly very fine. (2)
Estimate $140
SOLD $0
C. Servilius M.f. Vatia, (127 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.368 grams), 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.]SERV[EIL] in exergue, (S.140, Cr.264/1, Syd.483); another Q.Fabius Maximus, (127 B.C.), (3.494 grams), obv. similar, rev. cornucopiae with horizontal thunderbolt behind all within wreath, (S.141, Cr.265/1, Syd.478). Toned, first nearly fine, second nearly very fine, both rare. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
M. Fannius C.f., (123 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.892 grams), obv. Roma head right, X below, ROMA behind, rev. Victory in quadriga right, M.FAN.C.F. ligated in exergue, (S.150, Cr.275/1, Syd. 419). Toned, good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90