Catalogue
Ancient Roman, AE of Lucius Verus, (A.D. 161-169), Dupondius, Rome mint, (9.55 grams), issued A.D. 166, obv. laureate head to right, around L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, rev. Victory standing left, erecting trophy and holding palm, around TR P VI IMP III COS II SC, (S.5399, RIC 1449, BMC 1306); Commodus, (A.D. 177-192), sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 181, (25.17 grams), obv. laureate head of Commodus to right, around M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG, rev. around PROV DEOR TR P VI IMP IIII COS III P P, S C across field, Providentia standing to left, holding long sceptre and baton pointing to globe at her feet, (S.5794, RIC 312, C.626, BMC 459); Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), AE 20, Mesopotamia Carrhae, (3.34 grams), obv. laureate head to right of Caracalla, corrupt legend around, rev. City-goddess (Tyche) to right turreted, COI ME ANT ONINIAN around, (S.2702, BMC 19. [p.86], SNG Cop. 179). Fine - good fine, scarce. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Ancient Roman, including AE25 of Caracalla, Elagabalus, Berytus mint; sestertius of Severus Alexander, Antioch mint; follis of Galerius, Carthage mint; as of Gordian III; AE2 of Valentinian III; antoninianus of Probus; AE3 of Diocletian, Alexandria mint; AE folles (3) of Constantine I, London mint. Poor - very fine. (11)
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Ancient Roman, including AE 25 of Septimius Severus, Marcianopolis mint, (AMNG 573); AE 26 of Caracalla, Serdica mint, (Moushmov 4877), Marcianopolis mint, (AMNG 611); Severus Alexander, Odessos mint, (Moushmov 1633); AE 20 of Sabina Tranquillina, Deultum mint, (Moushmov 3745); AE 25 of Hostilian, Viminacium mint, (AMNG 150); Volusian, Dacia mint, (AMNG 54). Poor - very fine, with collector's tickets. (7)
Estimate $250
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Ancient Roman, AE issues, Moesia Inferior, Nicopolis ad Istrum, Diadumenian, (A.D. 217-218), Assarion, (2.94 grams), obv. bare headed and draped bust right, rev. serpent entwined around staff, (AMNG.1882, SNG COP.2839); Maxentius, (A.D. 307-312), follis, Ostian mint, issued 309-312, (6.31 grams), obv. laureate head right, IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG around, rev. the Dioscuri standing facing, holding sceptre and bridled horse, around AETERNITAS AVG N, (S.14975, RIC 35); Crispus, (A.D. 317-326 as Caesar), AE folles, issued 324, Siscia mint, (3.39 grams), obv. laureate head to right of Crispus, around IVL CRISPVS NOB C, rev. in wreath VOT X, around CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, in exergue **GSIS, (S.16753, RIC 153); Constantius II, (A.D. 337-361), Constantinople mint, obv. bust to right, rev. soldier advancing left spearing fallen horsenman, around FEL TEMP RE PARATIO, in exergue CONSB, (cf.S.4003, RIC 86, LRBC 2302). Good fine - extremely fine, some scarce. (4)
Estimate $150
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Ancient Roman, AE issues, Severus Alexander, (A.D. 222-235), As, Rome mint, issued A.D. 230, (9.74 grams), obv. laureate head of Severus Alexander to right with slight drapery on left shoulder, around IMP SEV ALE XANDER AVG, rev. around PM TR P VIIII COS III PP, S C across field at base, Victory standing to right, foot on helmet, writing VOT X on shield fixed to palm-tree, (S.8083, RIC 506, C.397, BMC 637); Gallienus, (A.D. 253-268), antoninianus, (2.34 grams), issued 267-8, Centaur to l., H in exergue, (S.10178, RIC 164); Egypt, Alexandria, Probus, (A.D. 276-282), billon tetradrachm, year 7 = A.D. 281-282, (7.45 grams), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Probus to right, around A K M AVP **P*POBOC CEB, rev. eagle standing facing with open wings, wreath in beak, L Z across field, (S.12127, BMC 2433, Milne 4540, Koln 3131); Maximianus, (A.D. 286-305 first reign), follis, Antioch mint, issued A.D. 302-3, (7.23 grams), obv. laureate head of Maximianus to right, around IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, rev. around GENIO POPV LI ROMANI, Genius standing to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, ANT* in exergue, A in right field, (cf.S.13276, RIC 56a). Fine - very fine. (4)
Estimate $140
SOLD $100
Ancient Roman, AE issues, Claudius II Gothicus, (A.D. 268-270), antoninianii, issued A.D. 269, Milan mint, rev. Pax left, (S.11365, RIC 157); another, Rome mint, rev. Annona with foot on prow, (S.11319, RIC 18); Tetricus I, (A.D. 271-274), issued A.D. 272, Mainz or Trier mint, rev. Virtus resting on shield, (S.11256, RIC 146); another, issued A.D. 273, Cologne mint, rev. Spes left, (S.11249, RIC 132); Tetricus II, (A.D. 274), Mainz or Trier mint, rev. Spes left, (S.11292, RIC 270). Fine - very fine, some scarce. (5)
Estimate $150
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Ancient Roman, AE issues, Numerian, (A.D. 283-284), billon antoninianii, Ticinum mint (3.52, 2.87 grams), rev. Annona left, (S.12253, RIC 446, C.82), (2); Maximianus, (A.D. 286-305 First Reign), billon antoninianus, Tripolis mint, issued 285-286, (3.52 grams), rev. Emperor standing right receiving Victory from Jupiter standing to left, (S.13135, RIC 626, C.371); Carausius, (A.D. 287-293), billon antoninianus, London mint, (3.20 grams), rev. Pax standing to left holding sceptre and branch, (cf.S.13639, cf.RIC 110); Allectus, (A.D. 293-296), billon quinarius, (2.44 grams), rev. galley left, (S.13870, RIC 55). Fine - nearly very fine, some scarce. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Ancient Roman, AE issues, Diocletian, (A.D. 284-305), billon antoninianus, rev. Jupiter, (cf.S.12665, RIC 270, C.259); another, rev. Annona, (RIC 156, Cohen 14); Constantius I, as Caesar, (A.D. 305-306), AE follis, issued 303-5, Alexandria mint, rev. Genius, (cf.S.14076, RIC 33a); Licinius I, (A.D. 308-324), AE follis, issued 313-314, Heraclea mint, rev. Jupiter with Eagle, (cf.S.15233, RIC 6 [R3]); Maximinus II, (A.D. 309-313), folles, London mint, issued 310-312, rev. Genius left, (cf.S.14856, RIC 209b). Good fine - very fine, some scarce. (5)
Estimate $120
Passed in
Ancient Roman, selection of AE issues, housed in 2x2 folders with collector's descriptions, Constantine I (A.D. 307-337), rev. Sol holding globe, (S.3881); rev. Campgate, (RIC 505); Licinius II, (A.D. 317-324), rev. Jupiter, (S.3815); Crispus, (A.D. 317-326), rev. Prince left, (S.3921); rev. Wreath, (S.3918); rev. Wreath, (S.3917); Julian II, (A.D. 335-360), rev. Soldier spearing horseman, (S.4063); Constantine II, (A.D. 337-340), rev. Campgate, (RIC 65); rev. two soldiers, (S.3951); Constans, (A.D. 337-350), rev. two soldiers, (S.3970); rev. Phoenix on globe, (S.3977); Vetranio, (A.D. 350), rev. Emperor crowned by Victory, (S.4042); Maxentius, (A.D. 350-353), rev. two Victories facing, (S.4023); Constantius Gallus, (A.D. 351-354), rev. Soldier spearing horseman, (RIC 351); Julian II, (A.D. 360-363), rev. Wreath, (S.4074); Jovian, (A.D. 363-364), rev. Wreath, (S.4086), rev. Wreath, (S.4087). Fine - extremely fine, some very scarce. (17)
Estimate $200
SOLD $250
Ancient Roman and Greek coins, Valens (A.D. 364-378), gold solidus, Arelate mint, issued 364-367, (3.53 grams), obv. pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right of Valens around DN VALEN S PF AVG, rev. Valens standing facing head to right, holding labarum with chi-rho symbol and Victory, RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE around, KONSTAN in exergue (cf.S.4104, RIC 2d); Punic issue, Sardinia, (c.264-241 B.C.), AE 27, Uncertain Sardinian mint, (14.19 grams), obv. head of Tanit left, wreathed with corn, dotted border, rev. horse head to right, pellet on right, line border, (S.6522, M.265, SNG Cop. 193-194, Visona 20); Carteia, AE 22, (c. 1st century B.C.), (4.69 grams), obv. head of Neptune, rev. Dolphin, (cf.S.69); Parthia, AE 15, rev. Altar; Napoleon I, 1804-1814, miniature coronation medal in silver, (1.24 grams), rev. Napoleon standing on a shield held by allegories of the Senate and People; also a copy of a late Athenian tetradrachm and a Julius Caesar fantasy piece. Poor - extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $250
SOLD $330
Ancient Roman, Roman bronze, assorted AE of Valens and Valentinian I, all c.A.D. 365-370 from various mints, many are from Siscia mint, others from Thessalonica, Heraclea, rev. emperor advancing right, dragging captive, others Victory advancing left, (cf.S.4102, 4103, 4116, 4117, 4118). Most are bright, a few fair - fine, others mostly very fine. (63)
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Ancient Roman etc., a quantity mostly 4th century Roman but includes other Eastern coins apparently from finds probably located in the Levant area. Poor - very good. (approx. 100)
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Anastasius I, (A.D. 491-518), AE follis (large module), issued 512-517, Constantinople mint, (17.87 grams), obv. diademed draped bust to r., DN ANASTA SIVS AVC, rev. M over mintmark, CON, Officina B, stars either side cross above M, (S.19, DOC 23b, BMC 20-22, R.335). Dark green patina, nearly very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Justinian I, (A.D. 527-565), AE follis, Cyzicus mint, (19.11 grams) issued year 21 = 547-548, officina A, obv. Justinian bust facing, DN IVSTINI ANVS PP AVC, rev. M, year X/X/1, KYZ in exergue, large thin flan, (S.207, DOC.173a, MIB 120a). Dark greenish black patination, about extremely fine and rare thus.
Estimate $120
SOLD $130
Justinian I, (A.D. 527-565), AE follis, Antioch as Theoupolis mint, issued 529-533, officina B, (19.10 grams), obv. Justinian enthroned facing, rev. M, XX to right, +THEUP in exergue, large flan, (S.214, DOC.217b, BMC 220); Leo VI (the wise), (A.D. 886-912), follis, obv. facing head, rev. legend in four lines, (SB. 1729); other folles, (3); other nummi, (3). Poor - nearly very fine. (8)
Estimate $140
SOLD $150
Maurice Tiberius, (A.D. 582-602), AE folles, Antioch mint, issued year 13 = 594-5, (11.71 grams), obv. bust facing, rev. M, X/III to right, cross above, Theup' in exergue, **G* below, (S.533, DOC 165b). Good very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $130
Constantine V, (A.D. 741-775), AE follis, Syracuse mint, issued from 751, (3.16 grams), obv. Constantine V and Leo IV busts facing, traces of **D*EWN, rev. Leo III bust facing holding cross, **D*EC**[P]*, (S.1569, DOC 19, BMC 35-51, R.1757-1762). Nearly very fine but weak in places with ticket.
Estimate $60
SOLD $60
Basil II & Constantine VII, period of (976-1025/8), copper follis (8.80 grams), Anonymous Class A2, Constantinople mint, obv. Nimbate facing bust of Christ, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels, cross and pellets in nimbus, traces of +EMMA NOVHA, rev. four-line legend, dotted circle and wings above and below legend, (S.1813, DOC III A2.24, R.1924-5, BMC 11-12). Attractive portrait of Christ, very fine or better and rare as such, comes with dealer's ticket.
Estimate $80
SOLD $80
Byzantine, a range of AE issues from Anastasius I, (A.D. 491-518), pentanummium, (S.29); Justinian I, (A.D. 527-565), 12 nummi, (S.247); Justin II, (A.D. 565-578), follis, (S.369); Justin II and Sophia, (A.D. 577), half follis, (S.381); Tiberius II, (A.D. 580), follis, (S.430); Maurice Tiberius, (A.D. 589), follis (overstruck), (S.494); Heraclius, (A.D. 610-641), follis, (S.808); Basil II and Constantine VIII, (A.D. 976-1025), follis, (S.1812); Manuel I, (A.D. 1143-1180), half tetarteron, (S.1977). Fine - nearly very fine. (9)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Andronicus II & Michael IX, (1295-1320), silver basilikon (2.16 grams), Constantinople mint, obv. IX-XC, around KVPOI BOHOEI, Christ enthroned facing. rev. AVTOKP[ATO] PEC POMEON (King of the Romans) Andronicus II and Michael IX standing facing, holding labarum between them, (S.2402). Very fine, weak in places, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Manuel II Palaeologus, (1391-1423), silver half stavraton (quarter hyperpyron), Constantinople mint, (3.71 grams), obv. bust of Christ facing. Sigla P C with letter to each side of Christ, rev. around MANOVHA BACI**L*EVC O **PALEOLâ*OC around the bust of Manuel facing, nimbate, a pellet in the left and right fields, (S.2551, LPC 2 [p.160]). Crudely struck as usual, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Manuel II Palaeologus, (1391-1423), silver half stavraton (quarter hyperpyron), Constantinople mint (Public Mint type), (3.26 grams), obv. bust of Christ facing. I C X C each side of Christ, dotted border within circles, rev. around traces of MANOVH**L* EN XPICTW TW **Q*W **P*ICTOC around the bust of Manuel facing, nimbate, a pellet in the left and right fields, (S.2552, PCPC 343.5, DOC 1483, LPC 2 [p.160] variant). Crudely struck as usual on a square flan, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $150
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John VIII Palaeologus, (1423-1448), silver stavraton (half hyperpyron), Constantinople mint, (6.68 grams), obv. IC-XC Nimbate bust of Christ, book of Gospels in left hand, right hand raised in benediction, all inside dotted and lined circle, surrounded by margin with pellets, inside solid line circle, rev. traces of IWANHC **D*EC**P*OTIC O **PALEOLOG*OC / **Q*V XAPITI AVTOKPATOP in two circles inside which bust of John facing, bearded, nimbate, crown with pendila, a pellet in the left and right fields, (S,2564, LPC 1 [p.172]). Weak in places, otherwise nearly very fine.
Estimate $120
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John VIII Palaeologus, (1423-1448), silver half stavraton (quarter hyperpyron), Constantinople mint, (3.33 grams), obv. IC-XC Nimbate bust of Christ, book of Gospels in left hand, right hand raised in benediction, all inside dotted and lined circle, surrounded by margin with pellets, inside solid line circle, rev. traces of IWANHC **D*EC**P*OTIC O **PALEOLOG*OC / **Q*V XAPITI AVTOKPATOP in two circles inside which bust of John facing, bearded, nimbate, crown with pendila, a pellet in the left and right fields, (S,2565, LPC 2 [p.172]). Short on flan, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Empire of Trebizond, Manuel I Comnenus, (1238-1263), silver asper, (2.88 grams), obv. M N I**L* - O KM N (Manuel Comnenus), Manuel standing holding labarum and akakia, touched by Manus Dei (the hand of God) above right, rev. O A **G*I [O] - EV **G* NI O, St. Eugenius standing, holding long cross, (S.2601). Good very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $130
Empire of Trebizond, Manuel I Comnenus, (1238-1263), silver asper, (2.81 grams), obv. M N I**L* - O KM N (Manuel Comnenus), Manuel standing holding labarum and akakia, touched by Manus Dei above right, rev. O A **G*I [O] - EV **G* NI O, St. Eugenius standing, holding long cross, (S.2601, Retowski 161). Very fine.
Estimate $100
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Empire of Trebizond, Manuel I Comnenus, (1238-1263), silver asper, (2.89 grams), obv. M N I**L* - O KM N (Manuel Comnenus), Manuel standing holding labarum and akakia, touched by Manus Dei above right, rev. O A **G*I [O] - EV **G* NI O, St. Eugenius standing, holding long cross, (S.2601). Uneven edge, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Empire of Trebizond, Manuel I Comnenus, (1238-1263), silver asper, (2.85 grams), obv. M N I**L* - O KM N (Manuel Comnenus), Manuel standing holding labarum and akakia, touched by Manus Dei above right, rev. O A **G*I [O] - EV **G* NI O, St. Eugenius standing, holding long cross, (S.2601). Weak in places, very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Empire of Trebizond, Manuel I Comnenus, (1238-1263), silver asper, (2.83 grams), obv. M N I**L* - O KM N (Manuel Comnenus), Manuel standing holding labarum and akakia, touched by Manus Dei above right, rev. O A **G*I [O] - EV **G* NI O, St. Eugenius standing, holding long cross, (S.2601). Round, worn, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Empire of Trebizond, John II Comnenus, (1280-1297), silver asper, (2.50 grams), obv. IW O KO MN- N O C (Iovanis Comnenus) John standing wearing chlamys, holding labarum and globus, touched by Manus Dei above right. Star symbol by left leg, rev. OA **GI* OC EV **GE* NI OC, St. Eugenius standing, bearded and nimbate, stands facing, holding long cross, star at lower right, (S.2609 var., Retowski 3). Off centred reverse, very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100