Catalogue
Moesia Inferior, Marcianopolis, Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), AE 27, (11.096 grams), obv. Septimius Severus laureate draped and cuirassed bust to right, around legend AV K **L* CE**P* CEYHPOC, rev. eagle standing facing head left, around V I + AYCTINI MAPKIANO**POLITWN*, (S.2123, cf.Varbanov 788, cf.Pick 577 [p.204]); Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), AE 25, (8.330 grams), obv. Caracalla laureate head to right, around ANT**WNINO*C **P*I OC AV**G*OVCT O C, rev. eagle on altar set on table, around **UP KUNTILIANOU* MAPKIANO**POLITWN*, (cf.S.2476, Varbanov 975, Pick -, Vecchi Sale 13 [lot 1039] [same dies]); Geta, (A.D. 209-212), AE 17, (2.894 grams), obv. Geta bare headed bust draped and cuirassed to right, around **L* CC**P GET*AC, rev. eagle to right with wreath head to left around MAPKIANO**POLITWN*, (cf.S.2781, Varbanov 1106], Pick 702 [p.233]). Fine - extremely fine and rare. (3)
Estimate $140
SOLD $170
Moesia Inferior, Marcianopolis, Macrinus, (A.D. 217-218), AE 26, (10.884 grams), obv. Macrinus laureate and cuirassed bust to right, around legend around AVT K O**PELLIO*C CEVH MAKPEINOC, rev. eagle standing facing wings spread, head to right, with wreath in beak, V*P PONTIAN O*V MAPKIANO**POLI TWN*, (S.-, Varbonov 1121, BMC 29, Pick 714 [p.235]). Dark green patina, good very fine or better and rare for this reverse.
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
Moesia Inferior, Marcianopolis, Diadumenian, (A.D. 218), AE 18, (2.488 grams), obv. Diadumenian bare headed bust to right, around legend M **OPELLI ANTWNINO*, rev. eagle standing facing with spread wings, MAPKIANO**POLITWN*, (cf.S.2985, Varbanov 1335 [p.150, R3]). Dark green patina, nearly extremely fine, and very rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
Moesia Inferior, Nicopolis ad Istrum, Septimius Severus, (A.D. 217-218), AE 21, (4.324 grams), obv. laureate cuirassed head of Septimius Severus to left, around AV KAI CE CEYHPOC **PER*, rev. Nemesis standing to left, holding scales and sceptre, wheel at her feet, around **NIKOPOLITWN PR* OC ICTP, (S.-, Varbanov 2558 (noted as 18mm), cf.Pick 1345). Even black tone, weak in places, otherwise extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Moesia Inferior, Nicopolis ad Istrum, Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), AE 17, (3.04 grams), obv. bare headed draped bust of Caracalla to right, around M AV KAI ANTC**W*NIOC mirror image lettering, rev. Victory advancing to right holding wreath and palm, around **NIKOPOL PR*OC CIT, (S.-, Pick -, BMC -, Varbanov -). Even dark brown tone, extremely fine and most interesting, apparently unpublished.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Moesia Inferior, Nicopolis ad Istrum, Macrinus, (A.D. 217-218), AE 28, (14.176 grams), obv. laureate cuirassed bust of Macrinus to right, around AV K O**PPEL* CEV MAK[PEINOC], rev. Macrinus in triumphal quadriga to right, lead by soldier, in upper field a trophy with two seated captives, around V**P AGRIPPA N[IKOPOL]**, in exergue ITWN /ICTP**W*, (S.-, Vabanov 3405, Pick 1712 [p.440, Pl.XIX, 26 same dies]). Weak in places, brown tone, fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Moesia Inferior, Nicopolis ad Istrum, Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE 18, (3.190 grams), obv. laureate head of Gordian III to right, around AV K M ANT **GORD*IANOC AV**G*, rev. naked Eros riding on lion to right, around NIK **O P[O] LIT[WN]*, (S.-, Vabanov 4124, Pick -). Dark green patina, slightly off centred, extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Moesia Inferior, Nicopolis ad Istrum, Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE 27, (12.066 grams), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, around AVT K M ANT**W GORDIAN*OC, rev. Athena standing left, holding reversed spear and with coiled serpent round olive tree before, around [V**P* CAB **MODE*CTOV] N I KO**POLEITWN PRO*C, ICTPON downwards in right field, (cf.S.6348, Vabanov 4179, Pick 2053). Black patina, with off centred reverse, otherwise good very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Moesia Inferior, Nicopolis ad Istrum, Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE 27, (13.540 grams), obv. radiate laureate and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, around AVT K M ANT **GORDIANO*C AV**G*, rev. Hades-Serapis enthroned to left, holding sceptre and hand extended to the triple headed dog Cerberos, around V**P* CAB **MOD*CCTOV NIKO**POL*CIT**WN PR/0*C ICTPON, (S.-, Varbanov 4201, Pick 2045). Even dark green patina, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Moesia Inferior, Nicopolis ad Istrum, Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE 28, (11.474 grams), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, around AVT K M ANTW**GORDIAN*OC **AVG*, rev. Nike standing left, holding wreath and palm, around V**P* CAB **MODE*CTOV NIKO**POLEITWN PRO*C ICTPON, (cf.S.6348, cf.Vabanov 4218 [variant on legends], Pick -). Black patina, with centering marks on reverse die, otherwise good very fine and very rare, variety unpublished.
Estimate $120
SOLD $180
Thrace, Anchialus, Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), AE 28, (12.700 grams), obv. Septimius Severus laureate draped and cuirassed bust to right, around legend AV K **L* CE**PT* CEYHPOC, rev. eagle standing facing head left, around OY**LPIANWN AGCIALEWN*, (cf.S.2126, Varbanov 220, cf.AMNG 479); another AE 27, (11.712 grams), obv. laureate head to right, around as above, rev. city gate with three arches and two battlement towers, around as above, (cf.S.2126, Varbanov 204). Fine - very fine and scarce. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Thrace, Bizya, Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), AE 26, (9.892 grams), obv. bare head to right of Marcus Aurelius, around M AVPH**LIO*C OV HPOC KAICAP, rev. naked Zeus standing left holding thunderbolt, around BIZV H N**WN*, (S.-, Varbanov -, AMNG -, BMC -, SNG Cop.-). Bronze with delightful dark brown patina, good very fine and very rare, the type apparently unpublished.
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
Thrace, Deultum, Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE 19, (3.612 grams), obv. Laureate draped bust with shield to left of Gordian III, around GORDIANVS IMP AVG, Rev. C F P D around, naked Apollo standing facing to head to l., holding bow and branch resting on tree branch, (cf.S.3651, Varbanov 2896 [p.237, R4 80 Euros], Jurukova 374). Dark brown patina, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Thrace, Deultum, Philip II, (A.D. 244-249), AE 18, (2.942 grams), obv. laureate head to right of Philip II, around M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, Rev. C F P M around, dolphin swimming to right, (cf.S.4075, Varbanov 3123 [p.254], SNG Bulgaria 1926-1930); Bithynia, Prusa ad Olympum, Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), AE 18, (3.046 grams), obv. diademed and draped bust right, around M OT CEVHPA AVG, rev. Aphrodite standing facing head to right, around **PROU* CAE**WN*, (cf.S.4000, SNG Hunterian 1065). Dark patina, both very fine or better. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Thrace, Hadrianopolis, Caracalla, (A.D. 193-217), AE 27, (13.916 grams), obv. Caracalla laureate bust to left draped and cuirassed holding shield and spear, around legend ANT**W*NEINOC AVT K M AVP CEV, rev. Ares standing facing head to left, holding a reversed spear, resting on shield, around **ADRIANO POLEI TWN*, (cf.S.2482, Varbanov 3452 [p.286, illustrated same dies]). Dark green patina, good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Thrace, Mesembria. Philip II. As Caesar, (244-247 A.D.). AE 26mm (12.176 g), Obv. bare head of Philip on left vis … vis draped bust of Serapis on right, around MAP IOY**LIO*C **FILIPP*OC KAICAP, Rev. Hera standing left, holding patera and sceptre, around MECAMBPIAN**W*N, (cf.S.4076, Varbanov 4288, cf.SNG Cop. 666; BMC -). Good very fine, dark brown patina.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Thrace, Pautalia, Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), AE 29, (21.48 grams), obv. draped bearded bare headed bust to right of Marcus Aurelius, around AVT KAI M AVP ANT**W*NINOC, rev. Tyche wearing kalathos enthroned to left, holding Nike on globe and a cornucopiae, around **HGE M TOULLIOU MAXIMOU **PAUTALIWTWN*, (S.1550, Varbonov 4418 [p.379, This Coin illustrated], BMC 6 [P.141], Ruzicka 38). About extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $500
Thrace, Pautalia, Marcus Aurelius as Caesar, (A.D. 138-161), AE 24, (9.678 grams), obv. bare head draped and cuirassed bust to right of Marcus Aurelius, around M AVP H**L*IOC OYHPOC KAIC, rev. bearded river god reclining to left, holding branch in left hand, around **PAUTALIA*C, in exergue **OULPIA*C, (S.-, Varbanov 4435 (This Coin, illustrated p.381), BMC -, Ruzicka 24 [p.47]). With attractive dark green surface patina, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Thrace, Pautalia, Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), AE 28, (15.658 grams), obv. Laureate bearded cuirassed bust to right of Septimius Severus around AVT K **L* CE**P* CEYHPOC **P*, rev. tetrastyle temple containing Asklepios holding serpent staff, serpent in pediment, around **OV**LPIA*C **PAUTALI/A*C, (S.-, Varbonov 4821 [obverse legend variant]); Caracalla, (A.D. 193-217), AE 30, (16.950 grams), obv. Laureate draped and cuirassed bust to right of Caracalla, around AV[T K M AV]P CEV ANT**W*NEINOC, rev. Serapis standing facing right hand raised holding sceptre in left hand, around **OV**LPIA*C **[PAUTALIA*C], (S.-, cf.Varbonov 5192-5 [variant obv. legend]). Weak in places, fine both very scarce. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
Thrace, Perinthos, (A.D. 1st-2nd century), AE 19, (3.964 grams), obv. Herakles head to right, dotted border, rev. **PERINQIO[N]* club within dotted border, (S.-, cf.BMC 12 var., SNG Cop. -). Extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Kings of Bosphoros, Rhescuporis II (III) with Elagabalus, electrum stater (A.D. 211/2-226/7), (7.49 grams) of year 515 = A.D. 218-219, obv. BACI**LE*WC PHCKO**PORID*OC, diademed and draped bust to right, sword before, rev. laureate head to right of Elagabalus, EI**F* (515) between (S.5483, BMC 5 [p.70], Frolova [p.204-6, Pl.XLVII, 1ff], MacDonald 558/1). Nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $0
Bithynia, Nicaea, Gordian III, 238-244, AE 18, (3.000 grams), obv. head of Gordian III, around M ANT **GORDIAN*OC A, rev. two aquilae between one standard, **N IK AI E/WN* (cf.S.3671, BMC 123); Lydia, Hypaepa, Sabina, wife of Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), AE 19, (4.634 grams), obv. Sabina draped bust to right, around CADEINA CEBACTH, rev. Apollo Tyrimnaeus standing left, holding a double axe and branch, around **UHAI PHNWN*, (cf.S.1299, BMC -, SNG Hunterian 1680); Palestine, Galilaea, Sepphoris (Diocaesarea), Trajan (A.D. 98-117), AE 16, (3.724 grams), obv. laureate head to right, of Trajan, around TPAIANOC AV TOKE**DWKEN*, rev. two ears of corn bound together by the stalks, around **SEPFW RHNWN*, (cf.S.1090, AUB 6-7 (p.1, Pl.1, 3), BMC 17-20 (p.3, Pl.I, 5). Fine - extremely fine and scarce. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Mysia, Kyzicos (Cyzicus), Commodus, (A.D. 180-192), AE 22, (5.280 grams), obv. laureate bust of Commodus to right, draped and cuirassed, around AV KAI M AVP KOMMO**DOC*, rev. sheep or calf walking to right, around above KUZIKHN in exergue **WN*, (S.-, cf.SNG France 5, 697 [described as a bull], cf.SNG Cop. 117 [described as a cow!], SNG Von Aulock 1275). Dark brown patina, extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $650
Mysia, Kyzicos (Cyzicus), Salonina, wife of Gallienus, (A.D. 253-268), (5.430 grams), obv, bust of Salonina to right, around CA**LWNEI NA* CEB, rev. Artemis advancing to right, around KYZIKHN**WN NEOKORWN*, (S.4648, SNG Cop. 142). Surface cleaned with coloured highlights, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Mysia, Pergamum, Caracalla, (A.D. 193-217), AE 43, (41.98 grams), obv. Caracalla laureate bust to right draped and cuirassed, around legend AVT KPAT KAV KOC AVP ANT**W*NEINOC, with countermark of wreath on right field, Rev. Caracalla in military dress on horse to right, before him stands turreted figure of the Tyche of Pergamum, holding a statue of Asklepios, around and across traces of **EPI* CTP IOV**L ANQIMOU PERGAMH* in exergue **PRWTWNTRI NEWKORWN*, (cf.S.2534, BMC 319, countermark Howgego 480, Harl Pl.23, 3). Dark brown patina, very good and very rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $480
Troas, Alexandria Troas, Valerian, (253-268 A.D.), AE 20, (4.482 grams), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian to right, around IMP LICIN VALERIA, rev. statue of Apollo Smintheus to right with branch, around COL AVG, TROAD, (cf.S.4445, Bellinger 428, SNG von Aulock 1483). Delightful dark brown patina, extremely fine and rare thus.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Troas, Alexandreia, Valerian, (A.D. 253-260), AE 19, (4.878 grams), obv. Valerian bust to right, around IMP LIC VALERIAN, rev. spread eagle head to left, standing on bull's head, around COL AVG TRO, (cf.S.4555, Bellinger A440, BMC 163, SNG Cop. 195); Cilicia, Hierapolis- Kastabala, Macrinus (A.D. 217-218), AE 18, (8.108 grams), obv. laureate head of Macrinus to right, around AVT K M O**P* CE MAKPINOC CEB, rev. Victory walking to left with wreath, around **IEROP* KAC TABA**LEW N*, (S.-, SNG Levante 1593, Dupont-Sommer et Robert "La Deesse de Hierapolis Castabala [Cilicia], No.38 [p.76], Waddington 4332); Mesopotamia, Edessa, Gordian III and King Abgar X, (A.D. 238-244), AE 32, (19.15 grams), issued 242-4, obv. laureate head of Gordian III to right, around AVTOK K M ANT **GORDIANO*C CEB, rev. Gordian holding sceptre seated to right, receiving Abgar who stands left before him holding Nike in left hand before him, around AVTOK **GORDIANO*C AB**GA*ROC BACI**L*EVC, (S.5743, BMC 138 [p.113], Mabbott 2923 [This Coin]). Fine - very fine, all rare. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Ionia, Smyrna, Nero, (A.D. 54-68), AE 16, issued 62-65, (4.232 grams), obv. laureate head of Nero to right, around **NERWNA* CE BACTON, rev. Poppaea as Nike to left with wreath and cornucopiae, around NEIKH **PO P*AIA ZMYP, (cf.S.571, RPC 2486, BMC 292); Lydia, Thyatira, Claudius and Agrippina Junior, (A.D. 41-54), AE 20, issued 50-54, (4.040 grams), obv. Claudius bare head right, around **TI KLAUDIO*C KAICAP CEBACTOC, rev. draped bust of Agrippina to right, around **AGRIPPINAN* CEBACTHN **QUAT IRHNOI*, (S.507, RPC 2380, BMC 57); Phrygia, Apamea, Nero, (A.D. 54-68), AE 19, (6.132 grams), obv. bare head of Nero to right, around **NERWN SEBASTOS*, rev. naked Marsyas to right playing flute, to right, **EPI M/ OUETTIOU NIGROU*, to left **KIONON/FRUGIAS*, (S.598, RPC 3137, BMC 147-8, SNG Cop.208). Good fine - good very fine, mostly scarce. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Lydia, Apollonieron, Nero, (A.D. 54-68), AE 17, (3.578 grams), obv. Nero bare head right, around **NERWN* KAICAP CEBACTOC, rev. Apollo standing facing holding patera and resting hand on lyre, to right and left **APOLLWN[IE] REITWN*, (cf.S.583, RPC 3045, BMC 8, SNG Cop.33); Phrygia, Cadi, Claudius, (A.D. 41-54), AE 20, (4.006 grams), obv. laureated head of Claudius to right, around **KLAUDIO*C KAICAP, rev. Zeus Laodikeus standing to left, holding eagle and sceptre, monogram to left, around **[KADOH]NWN EPI DHMHTRIOU ARTEMA*, (S.456, BMC 18, SNG Von Aulock 3683); Lycaonia or Pisidia, Parlais, Julia Domna wife of Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-217), AE 20, (6.052 grams), obv. Julia Domna bust to left, around IVLIA DOMNA [AVG], rev. the god Men standing to right, foot on bucranium, around IVL AVG COL PARLAIS, (S.2434, BMC 2, SNG France 3, 1678-9). Dark brown patina, fine - very fine, all scarce. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Lydia, Sardes, Germanicus and Drusus as Caesars. c.23-26 AD. AE 30 (13.452 grams), restruck circa 28-29 AD, by Asinius Pollio the Proconsul, obv. Drusus and Germanicus seated left in curule chairs, around extensive legend, rev. legend in wreath (overstruck on earlier lergend) now issued as **GAIW ASINNIW POLLIWNI ANQUPATW* around, traces of KOINOY **ASIAS* within wreath (S.365, RPC I 2995, BMC Lydia pg. 252, 106, SNG Cop. 518). Brown patina, good fine with slightly rough surfaces, rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160