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GOLD

Primitive Bee

1. IONIA, EPHESUS; c. 600-550 BC, EL Trite (1/3 Stater), 4.69g. Karwiese Series II.1, Type 1. Obv: Primitive bee. Rx: Two incuse squares. Formerly NGC 4935002007. Exceptional rarity. gVF 850 First Coin

2. UNCERTAIN MINT IN IONIA; c. 650-600 BC, EL Hemihecte (1/12 Stater), 1.11g. SNG Kayhan-676, SNG von Aulock-7763, cf. Weidauer-4 (hekte). Obv: Plain. slightly globular surface. Rx: Incuse square with rough interior. Ex Naumann 44, 7 June 2016, lot 310. EF 750

3. IONIA, MILETOS; c. 600-550 BC, EL Hekte, 2.29g. Weidauer-129 var (rev. incuse), SNG Kayhan-443. Obv: Lion reclining l., head turned back, within linear rectangle. Rx: Two incuses, one containing a pellet on a stump flanked by two smaller pellets, the other six lines radiating from a pellet attached to a stump. Ex HJB 203, January 2018, lot 8. Ex CNG 91, 19 September 2012, lot 278. VF 1600 Amazing Quality

4. KINGDOM OF LYDIA, ALYATTES; c. 610-546 BC, EL 1/12 Stater, 1.20g. Weidauer-Group XVI, 90, SNG Kayhan-1015. Obv: Lion’s head r. radiate globule on forehead. Rx: Incuse punch. Purchased from HJB, 21 JULY, 2015. Ex Heritage, Long Beach Auction, 9-10 September 2014, lot 29095. EF 3250

5. IONIA, ERYTHRAE; c. 550-450 BC, Hecte, 2.55g. SNG von Aulock-1942 var (incuse pattern), SNG Kayhan-737 var (same). Obv: Head of Herakles l., wearing lion skin. Rx: Incuse square with swastika pattern. EF 2000

6. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Babylon, c. 311-305 BC, Stater, 8.56g. Price-3735. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Nike standing l., holding wreath, head of satyr below l. wing, monogram in wreath below r. wing. Ex NAC Autumn 2025, 9 November 2025, lot 2165. Ex M&M Deutschland 49, 20 November 2020, lot 150. Ex M&M Basel FPL 262, March 1966, lot 8. Virtually MS 7250

New aureus type: possible imperial return from Britain to Rome in 209 or 210 AD

7. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Rome, 209 or 210 AD, Aureus, 6.81g. A new reverse type, missing in the standard catalogues. Obv: SEVERVS - [P]IVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: VESTA in exergue, sacrifice scene dated TR P XVII or XVIII before temple of Vesta. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex CNG E180, 23 Jan. 2008, lot 264. This new aureus reverse type, unknown until its appearance in CNG E180 of 2008, suggests that Septimius Severus and his wife and sons may have returned to Rome for one of the winters during his British campaign of 208-211 AD, despite the silence of the literary or epigraphic sources about any such trip. The style of the coin is that of the mint of Rome, though this specimen eventually made its way to India, where it was found according to the CNG cataloguer, and where Roman aurei and imitations of Roman aurei were often pierced with double holes, as on our coin. As to the figures in the reverse type, the three on the right might represent Septimius, Geta, and Julia Domna, Julia’s head only being shown; and the three on the left Caracalla sacrificing at an altar, an attendant or guard standing behind Caracalla, and a boy

attendant standing to the right of Caracalla’s altar and below Julia Domna’s head. A similar scene of imperial sacrifice before the round temple of Vesta appeared on aurei of Caracalla four or five years later, in 214 AD, apparently to commemorate the emperor’s return to Rome after his German victories of 213 AD; see BMC pl. 70.5-6. Fine 2000

8. VALENTINIAN I; 364-375 AD, Antioch, ca. 364-367 AD, Solidus, 4.29g. RIC-2a, mintmark xv, new officina A=1, Depeyrot-27/2, p. 283 (6 spec.), C-28. Obv: D N VALENTINI - ANVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE Emperor standing l., head r., holding labarum with XI monogram and Victory on globe, ANTA. in exergue. Ex HJB 161st Buy or Bid Sale, August 2008, lot 27. VF 875

9. VALENTINIAN III; 425-455 AD, Rome, ca. 435 AD, Solidus, 4.34g. Depeyrot-42/1, RIC-234. Obv: D N PLA VALENTI-NIANVS P F AVG, Bust of Valentinian III to left, wearing consular robes, holding mappa in his raised hand and cruciform scepter in his left. Rx: VOT X MVLT XX R-M COMOB, Valentinian III seated facing on a backless throne, wearing crown with pendilia, holding mappa in his raised right hand and cruciform scepter with his left. Ex Nomos 37, 16 November 2025, lot 260, From the Distinguished Collection, acquired in Germany around the year 2000. EF 7000

10. ZENO (474-491 AD); 474-491 AD, Constantinople, ca. 474-91 AD, Solidus, 4.48g. Berk-26, Ratto-277. Obv: D N ZENO PERP AVG, Pearl-diad and cuir bust facing slightly right, holding shield and spear. Rx: VICTORIA AVCCCI, Angel stg l holding long decorative cross; star in r field, CONOB in ex. MS 1000

11. ZENO (474-491 AD); 474-491 AD, Constantinople, ca. 467-91 AD, Solidus, 4.36g. RIC-910, MIB-7. Obv: DN ZENO PERP AVG, Helmeted, pearl-diad and cuir bust facing slightly r, spear and shield with rider. Rx: VICTORIA AVGGGB, Angel stg l, holding long cross; star to r; CONOB in ex. MS 875

12. JUSTINIAN I; Constantinople, ca. 527-38 AD, Solidus, 4.44g. Berk-42, MIB5, S-137. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG, Pearl-diad, helmeted and cuir bust facing slightly r, holding spear over shoulder and shield with horseman motif. Rx: VICTORIA AVGGG S, angel stg facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger; star in r field, CONOB in ex. Two obverse hairlines. MS 4500

13. JUSTINIAN I; Constantinople, ca. 527-37 AD, Solidus, 4.47g. Berk-42, MIB-5, S-137. Obv: DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVC, Cuir helmeted bust facing slightly r, spear in r. Rx: VICTORIA AVCCC B, Angel stg facing, holding long cross and cross on globe; star in r field; CONOB in ex. gEF 950

Rare Transitional Issue

14. JUSTINIAN I; Constantinople, ca. 542-65 AD, Solidus, 4.49g. Berk-43, MIB-6, S-139. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG, Helmeted and cuir bust facing, shield with horseman design on l shoulder, globus cruciger in r hand. Rx: VICTORIA AVGGG H, Angel stg facing, holding long cross topped with staurogram in r hand, globus cruciger in l hand; star in r field, CONOB in ex. MS 1600 Rare Transitional Issue

15. JUSTINIAN I; 527-65 AD. Constantinople, ca. 537-8 AD, Solidus, 4.49g. Berk43, MIB-6, S-139. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG, Helmeted and cuir bust

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facing, shield with horseman design on l shoulder, globus cruciger in r hand. Rx: VICTORIA AVGGG ϴ, Angel stg facing, holding long cross in r hand, globus cruciger in l hand; star in r field, CONOB in ex. Miniscule hairline in right field of obverse. MS 1500

Rare Transitional Issue

JUSTINIAN I; Constantinople, ca. 537-8 AD, Solidus, 4.52g. Berk-43, MIB-6, S-139. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS PP AVI, Helmeted, cuir bust facing, holding cross on globe and shield. Rx: VICTORIA AVGGG B, Angel stg facing, holding long cross topped by P and cross on globe; to r, star; in ex CONOB. MS 1300

Rare Transitional Issue

JUSTINIAN I; Constantinople, ca. 542-65 AD, Solidus, 4.48g. Berk-43, MIB-6, S-139. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG, Helmeted and cuir bust facing, shield with horseman design on l shoulder, globus cruciger in r hand. Rx: VICTORIA AVGGG Є, Angel stg facing, holding long cross topped with staurogram in r hand, globus cruciger in l hand; star in r field, CONOB in ex. Exceptional relief. MS 1000

18. JUSTINIAN I; Constantinople, ca. 527-38 AD, Solidus, 4.52g. Berk-44, MIB-7, S-140. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVI, Helmeted and cuir bust facing, holding globus cruciger in r hand and shield decorated with a horseman over l shoulder. Rx: VICTORIA AVGGG H, Angel stg facing, holding long scepter surmounted by staurogram in r hand and globus cruciger in l; in field to r, star; CONOB in ex. FDC 1200

19. JUSTINIAN I; Constantinople, ca. 542-65 AD, Solidus, 4.40g. Berk-44, MIB-7, S-140. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS PP AVI, Helmeted, cuir bust facing, holding cross on globe and shield. Rx: VICTORIA AVGGG Z, Angel stg facing, holding long cross and cross on globe; to r, star; in ex CONOB. FDC 1400

20. JUSTIN II; Constantinople, ca. 565-78 AD, Solidus, 4.47g. Berk-60, MIB4, S-245. Obv: D N IVSTINVS PP AVI, Helmeted cuir bust facing, globe with Victory r, shield l. Rx: VICTORIA AVGGG H, Constantinopolis std facing, head r, spear and globe with cross; CONOB in ex. MS 875

Alexandria Mint

21. JUSTIN II; Alexandria, ca. 565-78 AD, Solidus, 4.61g. Berk-63, MIB-142, S-347a. Obv: D N IVSTINVS PP AVI, Helmeted and cuir bust facing, globe with by Victory; shield l. Rx: VICTORIA AVCCC I, Constantinopolis std facing, head r, spear and cross on globe; cross in l field; CONOB in ex. FDC 1100 Rome Mint

22. JUSTIN II; Rome, ca. 565-78 AD, Solidus, 4.45g. Berk-63, MIB-142, S-347a. Obv: D N IVSTINVS PP AVG, Helmeted, pearl-diad cuir bust facing, globus with Victory r and shield with horseman l. Rx: VICTORIA AVGGGI, Constantinopolis std facing, head r, long scepter and globus cruciger; CONOR in ex. MS 900

23. TIBERIUS II; Constantinople, ca. 579 AD, Solidus, 4.48g. Berk-76, MIB-4, S-422. Obv: Dm TIb CONSTANT PP AVG, Cuir bust facing, crown with cross and pendilia; cross on globe in . hand and shield with horseman on l arm. Rx: VICTORIA AVCC A Cross potent on four steps, CONOB in ex. MS 1000

24. TIBERIUS II; Constantinople, ca. 579 AD, Solidus, 4.49g. Berk-76, MIB-4, S-422. Obv: Dm TIb CONSTANT PP AVG, Cuir bust facing, crown with cross and pendilia; cross on globe in . hand and shield with horseman on l arm. Rx: VICTORIA AVCC Δ, Cross potent on four steps, CONOB in ex. FDC 1200

25. MAURICE; Constantinople, ca. 583-602 AD, Solidus, 4.36g. Berk-82, MIB-6, S-478. Obv: D N MAVRC TIb PP AVC, Dr cuir bust facing with plumed helmet and cross on globe. Rx: VICTORIA AVCC Δ, Angel stg facing; long staff with P and crossbar in r hand, cross on globe in l; CONOB in ex. MS 875

26. MAURICE; Constantinople, ca. 583-602 AD, Solidus, 4.35g. Berk-82, MIB-6, S-478. Obv: ∂ N MAVRC TIЬ P P AVC, Dr cuir bust facing, plumed helmet with diadem and pendillia; globus cruciger in r hand. Rx: VICTORIA AVGG Δ, Angel stg facing; globus cruciger in l hand and long staff with staurogram in r; CONOB in ex. MS 875

Twenty-Three Siliqua

27. MAURICE; Constantinople, ca. 583-602 AD, Light Solidus (23 Siliquae), 4.28g. Berk-85, MIB-11, S-481. Obv: d N MAVRC TIb PP AVC, Facing bust with plumed helmet; cross on globe in r hand; star r. Rx: VICTORIA AVGG Δ, Angel stg facing; long staff with crossbar and P; CONOB in ex, star r. MS 900

Twenty-Three Siliqua

28. MAURICE; Constantinople, ca. 583-602 AD, Light Solidus (23 Siliquae), 4.29g. Berk-85, MIB-11, S-481. Obv: d N MAVRC TIb PP AVC, Facing bust with plumed helmet; cross on globe in r hand; star r. Rx: VICTORIA AVGG A, Angel stg facing; long staff with crossbar and P; CONOB in ex, star r. EF 875

Twenty-Three Siliqua

29. FOCAS; Constantinople, ca. 604-10 AD, Light Solidus (23 Siliquae), 4.24g. BMC-21, S-624, Ratto-1197. Obv: ∂N FOCAS PЄRP AVC, Dr and cuir bust facing, crown surmounted by cross, holding globus cruciger in r hand, star in r field. Rx: VICTORIA AVCC Θ, Angel stg facing, holding staff topped by staurogram in r hand and globus cruciger in l, pellet in l field, star in r field; CONOB in ex. EF 900

30. FOCAS; Constantinople, ca. 607-10 AD, Solidus, 4.46g. Berk-102, S-620, MIB9. Obv: d N FOCAS PЄRP AVC, Dr and cuir bust facing, crown surmounted by cross and holding globus cruciger in r hand. Rx: VICTORIA AVGЧ I, Angel stg facing, holding globus cruciger in l hand and long linear staff surmounted by staurogram in r; CONOB in ex. FDC 925

31. HERACLIUS; Constantinople, ca. 613-6 AD, Solidus, 4.47g. Berk-118, MIB8a, S-734. Obv: dd NN hERACLIUS ET hERA CONST PP AVG, Facing busts of Heraclius l and Heraclius Constantine r, both crowned with cross and chlamys,

cross above. Rx: VICTORIA AVGU Є, cross potent on 3 steps, CONOB in ex. MS 875

32. HERACLIUS; Constantinople, ca. 629-32 AD, Solidus, 4.31g. Berk-123, S-749, MIB-29. Obv: dd NN hERACLIUS ET hERA CONST PP AV, Facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, each with chlamys and crown; above, cross. Rx: VICTORIA AYG Ч, Cross potent on 3 steps, CONOB in ex. MS 875

33. HERACLIUS; Constantinople, ca. 632-6 AD, Solidus, 4.48g. Berk-125, MIB39, S-758. Obv: Heraclonas, Heraclius, and Heraclius Constantine stg facing. Rx: VICTORIA AYG ЧΘ, Cross potent on three steps, CONOB beneath; in field to r, monogram. MS 875

34. HERACLIUS; Constantinople, ca. 639-41 AD, Solidus, 4.40g. Berk-126.1, MIB50, Ratto-1488. Obv: Heraclius, Heraclius Constantine and Heraclonas, crowned with crosses, stg facing, holding globus cruciger in r hands. Rx: VICTORIA AVGЧ B, Cross potent on 4 steps; to l, monogram; CONOB in ex. FDC 875

35. HERACLIUS; Uncertain Italian, ca. 613-41 AD, Solidus, 4.51g. Berk-164.2. Obv: dd NN hERACLIUS ET hERA CONST PP AV, Facing busts of bearded Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine crowned; above, cross. Rx: VICTORIA AYЧ HA, Cross potent on 4 steps, CONOB in ex. MS 900

36. HERACLIUS CONSTANTINE; Constantinople, ca. 639-41 AD, Solidus, 4.36g. MIB-53. Obv: Heraclius, Heraclius Constantine and Heraclonas, crowned with crosses, stg facing, globus crucigers in r hands. Rx: VICTORIA AVGЧ B, Cross potent on three steps; monogram - Є across fields; CONOB in ex. Five specimens recorded. Heraclius Constantine, who did not survive to be sole ruler after Heraclius I, is the figure on the right. This is a very rare example of this short reign. aEF 950

37. CONSTANTINE II; 337-340 AD, Constantinople, ca. 337-40 AD, Solidus, 4.34g. MIB-20. ∂N CONSTANTINЧS PP AV, Bust facing wearing crown with cross, chlamys pinned at r shoulder, globus cruciger in r hand. Rx: VICTORIA AVςЧ Z, cross potent on 3 steps, CONOB in ex. Very rare; only 3 recorded. MS 875

38. CONSTANTINE VI AND IRENE WITH LEO III-IV AND CONSTANTINE V; Constantinople, c. 790-92 AD, Solidus, 4.40g. Sear-1593, DO-1. Obv: Facing busts of Constantine VI and Irene, both crowned, each holding cross on globe, Irene also holding cruciform scepter; between their heads cross and centering pellet. Rx: Leo III, Constantine V, and Leo IV seated facing, each wearing crown and chlamys. Flatly-struck on face of emperor to left; not unusual for this highly detailed type. Mint State 3100 Tetarteron

39. NICEPHORUS II; 963-969 AD. Constantinople, ca. 963-9 AD, Tetarteron, 4.05g. DO-5, S-1780, Berk-281. Obv: + IhS XIS RЄX’ RЄϚNANTIhm, Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, raising hand in benediction, holding Gospels. Rx: + ΘЄOTOC Ь HΘ hICHF dЄSP, Facing busts of nimbate Virgin Mary and crowned Nicephorus II, holding cross between; M-Θ across. Some areas of soft striking on face of Virgin. aEF 950

40. MICHAEL VII; Constantinople, ca. 1071-8 AD, EL Histamenon Nomisma, 4.34g. Berk-326, S-1868, DO-2b. Obv: IC - XC across bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels. Rx: +MIX AHΛ RACIΛ O Δ, Bust facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, holding labarum and globus cruciger. MS 1000

41. MICHAEL VII; Constantinople, ca. 1071-8 AD, EL Histamenon Nomisma, 4.32g. Berk-326, S-1868, DO-2b. Obv: IC - XC across bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels. Rx: +MIX AHΛ RACIΛ O Δ, Bust facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, holding labarum and globus cruciger. Obverse softly-struck. EF 875

42. MICHAEL VII; Constantinople, ca. 1071-8 AD, EL Histamenon Nomisma, 4.34g. Berk-326, S-1868, DO-2b. Obv: IC - XC across bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels. Rx: +MIX AHΛ RACIΛ O Δ, Bust facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, holding labarum and globus cruciger. aEF 900

43. MICHAEL VII; Constantinople, ca. 1071-8 AD, EL Histamenon Nomisma, 4.31g. Berk-326, S-1868, DO-2b. Obv: IC - XC across bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels. Rx: +MIX AHΛ RACIΛ O Δ, Bust facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, holding labarum and globus cruciger. Obverse softly-struck. aEF 800

44. ANDRONICUS I; 1183-1185 AD. EL Aspron Trachy, 2.82g. BN-1, Hendy, pl. 18.11. Obv: Virgin orans; Rx: Christ r. crowning Andronicus. Beautiful portrait of emperor wearing forkshaped beard being crowned by Christ, who stands to the emperor’s right. This indicates that in this case Christ is subservient to the Emperor, in that the figure on the left hand side is normally the dominant one. This is a very large philosophical divergence from normal Byzantine theology, which maintains that the Emperor derives his power on Earth from God and Christ. Ex HJB 116th Buy or Bid Sale, October 2000, lot 123. MS 2000

45. ANDRONICUS II AND MICHAEL IX; Constantinople, ca. 1295-1320 AD, EL Hyperpyron, 4.20g. Berk-367, S-2396. Obv: Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, orans, within circuit of city walls with six towers; sigla to either side. Rx: Christ nimbate, stg facing, IC-XC across, crowning Andronicus II and Michael IX kneeling to either side. Areas of flat striking, which is normal for issue. Obverse much better than normal. MS 800

GREEK SILVER

46. CALABRIA, TARENTUM; c. 281-228 BC, Didrachm, 7.43g. Vlasto-1005, HN Italy-1098. Obv: Diademed head of nymph l. wearing earring and necklace. Rx: Naked boy crowning horse r.; TA and dolphin below horse, ΦI in r. field. Mark

Gibbons Collection. Ex NAC Autumn 2024, 1 October 2024, lot 43. Ex Knobloch Collection, Stacks, 10 June 1970, lot 60. Toned EF 1400

47. CALABRIA, TARENTUM; c. 272-235 BC, Aristokles, magistrate. Nomos, 6.42g. Vlasto-880, SNG ANS-1200, HN Italy-1033. Obv: ΑΡΙΣΤΟΚΗΛΣ, Nude warrior on horseback riding holding a spear; ΔI behind. Rx: TAP[AΣ], Taras riding a dolphin holding kantharos and trident, head of nymph in right field. Ex Roma 97, May 2022, lot 25. Toned aEF 800

48. CALABRIA, TARENTUM; c. 240-228 BC, Nomos, 6.41g. Vlasto-947, HN Italy-1056. Obv: Naked youth, holding filleted palm frond, on horse leaping r.; monogram behind, APICTIΠΠ[OC] below. Rx: Taras riding dolphin l., holding kantharos; monogram behind, TARAΣ below. Ex CNG 130, 23-24 September 2025, lot 19. Ex CNG 111, 29 May 2019, lot 11. Toned EF 1950 49. CALABRIA, TARENTUM; c. 240-228 BC, Nomos, 6.45g. Vlasto-938. Obv: Naked youth at full gallop r. holding torch behind him. monogram HPAK in l. field; below, ΔΑΙΜΑΧΟC. Rx: ΤΑ-ΡΑC in field under Taras astride dolphin l., holding trident in l. hand and kantharos in r.; monogram ANΔPE in r. field. Mark Gibbons Collection. Ex NAC Autumn 2024, 1 October 2024, lot 42. Toned EF.500 50. LUCANIA, METAPONTUM; c. 330-290 BC, Stater, 7.92g. HN Italy-1584, Noe, Johnson-Class 2.2, SNG ANS-463, SNG Cop-1220 (same obv. die). Obv: Head of Demeter three-quarters r., wreathed with grain, ΑΓ in r. field. Rx: META Barley ear with leaf on r., bucranium above leaf, ΑΘΑ below leaf. Ex Mark Gibbons Collection. Ex Naville 88, 7 April 2024, lot 10. From a Swiss collection formed in Tessin in the 1920s; lot includes original ticket). Toned EF 1650

51. LUCANIA, THOURIOI DINOMOS - DOUBLE STATER; ca. 400-350 BC. Dinomos - Double Stater, 15.65g. HN Italy-1803. Obv: Head of Athena wearing Attic helmet with Skylla; ΔI behind. Rx: Bull butting right; fish right in exergue. Formerly NGC Ch VF, 5/5, 3/5 Fine Style. Ex CNG Keystone Auction 11, 3 March 2023, lot 41. aEF 3850

52. LUCANIA, THURIUM; ca. 400-350 BC, Triobol, 1.06g. SNG ANS-1140, HN Italy-1809. Obv: Head of Athena r, wearing Attic crested helmet decorated with Skylla. Rx: ΘOYPIΩN, Bull butting r; in ex, tunny fish. aVF / VF 250

53. LUCANIA, POSEIDONIA; ca. 445-420 BC, Obol, 0.56g. HN Italy-1111, SNG ANS-630. Obv: ΠΟΣ, Poseidon striding to r, brandishing trident; chlamys over shoulders. Rx: ΠΟΣ, Poseidon striding to l, brandishing trident; chlamys over shoulders. VF 150

54. BRUTTIUM, TERINA; ca. 440-425 BC, Nomos, 6.78g. HN Italy-2575, Jenkins-12, BMC-5. Obv: Head of the nymph within laurel wreath. Rx: Nike seated left on amphora, holding wreath and kerykeion. Ex CNG E596, 1 October 2025, lot 75, From the CLV collection formed in the 1970’s and 80’s. Ex Schulman, 7 June 1937, lot 80 (Collection Sellgmann). Ex Bourgey 17 December 1909, lot 44. Toned aEF 4500

55. SICILY, LEONTINI; c. 476-466 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.87g. Boehringer-25. Obv: Charioteer driving walking quadriga r., Nike flying r. above, crowning horses; ΛEONTINON in exergue. Rx: Head of lion r., four barley grains around. Very scarce with ethnic on obverse; we find one other example on Coin Archives. Ex Mark Gibbons Collection. Ex The Coin Cabinet, 30 May 2024, lot 38. EF 5250

56. SICILY, LEONTINI; c. 425-420 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.78g. Boehringer-62. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo r., olive spray behind. Rx: Head of lion r., with jaws open and tongue protruding; three ears of barley around, mullet swimming r. below. Mark Gibbons Collection. Ex Obolos 31, 21 April 2024, lot 66. Ex Rodis collection, Drouot, 6 December 1994, lot 86. VF / EF 3000 Exceptional Quality

57. SICILY, SYRACUSE, TIME OF HIERON I; c. 478-475 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.21g. Boehringer-117, SNG ANS-30 (same dies), BM-26 (same dies), Boston-344 (same dies), Weber-1555 (same dies). Obv: Charioteer driving slow quadriga r.; above, Nike flying r., crowning horses. Rx: Diademed head of Arethusa r.; four dolphins around. Ex CNG 130, 23-24 September 2025, lot 46. Ex Stack’s Bowers, 12 January 2017, lot 2011. Ex Auctiones AG 27, 10 December 1996, lot 95. Ex Auctiones AG 25, 19 June 1995, lot 205. These coins typically come rather worn, but this one is exceptional. Virtually MS 4750

58. SICILY, SYRACUSE; Second Democracy, c. 466-460 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.09g. Boehringer-471 (V253/R339). Obv: Charioteer driving slow quadriga r.; above, Nike flying r., crowning horses; ketos in exergue. Rx: Head of Arethusa r., wearing pearl diadem, earrings and necklace; four dolphins and ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ around. Ex Mark Gibbons Collection. Ex Noonans 306, 25 September 2024, lot 69; lot includes old ticket indicating ex Baldwin. December 1945. Toned gVF 3250

59. SICILY, SYRACUSE; c. 450-440 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.33g. Boehringer-556. Obv: Charioteer driving walking quadriga r., holding kentron and reins; Nike above, holding out wreath towards horses. Rx: Head of Arethusa r., wearing earring and necklace, four dolphins around. Ex Leu Web 28 (Max Vogt Collection), 9 December 2023, lot 629. Ex Credit Swiss Monetarium 63, spring 1995, lot 37. gVF 2850

60. CARTHAGINIANS IN SICILY, RSMLQRT; c. 325-300 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.36g. Jenkins-38, Weber-1297 (same dies), Jameson-597 (same obv. die). Obv: Prancing quadriga r., Nike flying l. above, holding wreath. Rx: Head of Tanit (Kore-Persephone) r., wearing barley wreath, earring and necklace; three dolphins around. Ex NAC Summer 2025, 30 July 2025, lot 196. Ex CNG E254, 20 April 2011, lot 8. Areas of flat striking on goddess’s hair. Toned EF 3500

61. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; Perga ca. 221-220 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.13g. Price-2915. Obv: Head of Herakles r, wearing lion skin. Rx:

AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus std l on throne, holding eagle and scepter; A in l field. EF / VF 800

62. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Tarsus, Lifetime Issue c. 327-323 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.84g. Price-3019. Obv: Head of Herakles r. in lionskin headdress. Rx: Zeus enthroned l., plow in l. field, globule in inner r. field, Φ below throne. Mark Gibbons Collection. Some iridescent toning. MS 1800

63. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; Tarsus ca. 327-323 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.90g. Price-3032. Obv: Head of Herakles r, wearing lion skin. Rx: AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Zeus std l on high-backed throne, holding scepter and eagle; Plow in l field, Θ below throne, pellet above r arm. EF / VF 700 Salamis Mint

64. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Salamis, lifetime issue, c. 332-323 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.77g. Price-3139. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., holding eagle and scepter; bow l. field. aEF 850

65. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Ake, 319/8 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.23g. Price-3272. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., holding eagle and scepter; date in l. field, monogram below throne. EF 1500

66. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; Ake, 317/6 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.16g. Price-3279. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., holding eagle and scepter; date in l. field. MS 1500

67. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Ake, 306/5 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.79g. Price-3302. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., holding eagle and scepter; date in l. field. gEF1200

68. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; Late lifetime issue, ca. 323-317 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.16g. Price-3316. Obv: Head of Herakles r, wearing lion skin. Rx: AΛEΞANΔPOY / BAΣIΛEΩΣ, Zeus std l, holding scepter and eagle; Σ in l field, AP monogram below throne. EF 1500 WOnderfu; Portrait

69. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Arados, late lifetime issue, c. 328-320 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.17g. Price-3325. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., holding eagle and scepter; I l. field, monogram below throne. This lifetime issue seems to be an excellent, true-to-life portrait of Alexander. EF 1450

70. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; Aradus ca. 327-20 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.01g. Price-3332. Obv: Head of Herakles r, wearing lion skin. Rx: AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ BAΣIΛEΩΣ, Zeus std l on high-backed throne, holding scepter and eagle; Caduceus in l field, AP monogram below strut. EF 950

71. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; Berytus ca. 323-320 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.72g. Price-3415. Obv: Head of Herakles r, wearing lion skin. Rx: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Zeus std l, holding scepter and eagle; B in l field, AI below throne. EF 875

72. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Struck in Arados by Ptolemy I as satrap, c. 320-315 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.13g. Price-3426. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., legs crossed, holding eagle and scepter; AP monogram in l. field. High-relief obverse. gEF 1500

73. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Babylon, lifetime issue, c. 325-323 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.14g. Price-3617. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., holding eagle and scepter; dolphin and M in l. field, monogram below throne. Virtually MS 1500

74. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Babylon, lifetime issue, c. 325-323 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.14g. Price-3626. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., holding eagle and scepter, monogram below throne, Nike and M in l. field. EF 1400

75. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Babylon, lifetime issue, c. 325-323 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.13g. Price-3640. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., holding eagle and scepter, monogram below throne, club and M in l. field. Toned EF 1500

76. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Babylon, lifetime issue, c. 325-323 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.12g. Price-3650. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., holding eagle and scepter, monogram below throne, pileus and M in l. field. Toned EF 1350

77. ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; Carrhae ca. 315-305 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.03g. Price-3692. Obv: Head of Herakles r, wearing lion skin. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus std l, holding long scepter and eagle; ΣY in l field, monogram below throne. Part of Zeus’s head off-flan. MS 1200

78. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; Babylon, under Seleukos I Nikator ca. 300-293 BC, Tetradrachm, 15.55g. Price-3782, SC 87.6. Obv: Head of Herakles r, wearing lion skin. Rx: ΒAΣIΛEΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Zeus std l; Attic helmet in l field, monogram below throne. gVF 750

79. ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; Lifetime issue. Carrhae ca. 327-323 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.14g. Price-3807. Obv: Head of Herakles r, wearing lion skin. Rx: AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus std l, holding long scepter and eagle; to l, ΣΩ; below throne, monogram of ΣΤΡ. EF 1350

80. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Miletus, c. 210-190 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.95g. Price-2184A var (r. field monogram). Obv: Head of Alexander r. in lionskin headdress. Rx: Zeus enthroned l., lion l., looking back in l. field, star above it; monograms in r. and l. fields and below throne. Mark Gibbons Collection. Apparently unpublished; see Nomos 30, 6 November

2023, lot 1281. Excellent style, especially the well-modeled, high relief reverse. Virtually MS 1250

81. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Phaselis Year 3=216/5 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.95g. Price-2836. Obv: Head of Herakles r. in lionskin headdress. Rx: Zeus enthroned l., Γ in l. field, Φ below throne. Mark Gibbons Collection. EF 650

Struck under Ptolemy

82. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; Struck in Arados by Ptolemy I as satrap, c. 320-315 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.03g. Price-3426 (Byblos). Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., holding eagle and scepter, AP monogram in l. field. Ex CNG 124, 19-20 September 2023, lot 335. Toned MS 1650

Struck under Ptolemy

83. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Struck in Arados by Ptolemy I as satrap, c. 320-315 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.23g. Price-3426. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., legs crossed, holding eagle and scepter; AP monogram in l. field. Virtually MS 1400

84. PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY I, IN THE NAME AND TYPES OF ALEXANDER; as satrap, struck in Memphis c. 322-321 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.21g. Price-3971, CPE-19. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lionskin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l. holding eagle and scepter; AΛEΞANΔPOY to r., rose before, magistrate’s signature ΔI-o beneath. Ex Nomos 37, 16 October 2025, lot 191. Ex NAC Autumn 2024, 1 October 2024, lot 191. Beautiful high-relief image of Alexander; contact mark on chin. MS 5000 Salamis Mint

85. MACEDONIA, PHILIP III; Salamis ca. 323-317 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.74g. Price-P129. Obv: Head of Herakles r, wearing lion skin. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ, Zeus std l, holding eagle and scepter; In l field, vertical rudder. EF 950

86. MACEDONIA, PHILIP III; ca. 319/8 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.04g. Price-P175. Obv: Head of Herakles r, wearing lion skin. Rx: ΦIΛIΠΠOY, Zeus Aëtophoros std l holding scepter and eagle; O in l field, ΣI below throne. Virtually MS 1250

87. MACEDONIA, PHILIP III; ca. 323-317 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.52g. Price-P189. Obv: Head of Herakles r, wearing lion skin. Rx: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟY / BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ, Zeus std l, holding eagle and scepter; Wheel above monogram in l field, monogram below throne Price P189. Virtually MS / EF 1150

88. ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; Lampsacus, ca. 310-301 BC, Drachm, 4.29g. Price-1422. Obv: Head of Herakles r. Rx: AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus enthroned l, holding eagle and scepter; mouse and monogram in l field. Ex HJB 204th Buy or Bid Sale, June 2018, lot 59. gVF 600

89. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; “Colophon”, c. 301-297 BC, Drachm, 4.36g. Price-1836. Obv: Head of Herakles r. in lionskin headdress. Rx: Zeus enthroned l., lion head over Φ in l. field, pentagram below throne. Mark Gibbons Collection. MS 450

90. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; “Colophon”, c. 301-297 BC, Drachm, 4.29g. Price-1836. Obv: Head of Herakles r. in lionskin headdress. Rx: Zeus enthroned l., lion head over Φ in l. field, pentagram below throne. Mark Gibbons Collection. Toned MS 700

91. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Magnesia ad Maeandrum, c. 305-297 BC, Drachm, 4.21g. Price-1985. Obv: Head of Herakles r. in lionskin headdress. Rx: Zeus enthroned l., lion springing l. in l. field, A in wreath below throne. Mark Gibbons Collection. EF 325

92. PAEONIA, LYCCEIUS; c. 359-335 BC, Tetradrachm, 12.78g. Sotheby, April 1969, “The Paeonian Hoard, “ 63 (same obv. die), SNG ANS-1019. Obv: Head of Zeus r., laureate and bearded. Rx: Young naked Herakles l., strangling the Nemean lion. Ex NGSA 22, 24 November 2025, lot 62. Ex Gemini 14, 18 April 2018, lot 131. Ex Philip T. Ashton Collection, acquired from Ken Dorny in June 1998. gEF 3850

93. CELTIC IMITATION, THASOS; ca. 2nd-1st cent. BC, Tetradrachm, 16.57g. OTA Class II, Cf. HGC-6 358-9 (prototype). Obv: Head of Dionysos r, wearing ivy wreath. Rx: AAHPEΛC/ΛΩΛ/OHAEOAA, Herakles stg l, holding club and lion skin; degraded monogram to inner l. Ex Prof. David MacDonald Collection. EF for issue 350

94. CELTIC IMITATION, THASOS; ca. 2nd-1st cent. BC, Tetradrachm, 16.00g. OTA Class III, Cf. HGC-6 358-9 (prototype). Obv: Head of Dionysos r, wearing ivy wreath. Rx: THTΛHO/HΛꓕHΛ/OΛHΛT, Herakles stg l, holding club and lion skin, H in l field. Ex Prof. David MacDonald Collection. Virtually MS 450

95. CELTIC IMITATION, THASOS; ca. late 2nd-1st cent. AD, Tetradrachm, 16.25g. OTA Class V, Cf. Lanz-386. Obv: Celticized head of Dionysos to r, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rx: Celticized Herakles stg facing, head l, holding club in and lion skin; monogram and legend degraded to dots. What looks like a filled hole is actually a substantial silver inlay, likely hammered in antiquity. It was intended to increase the coin’s weight. Since many Celtic imitations of Thasian tetradrachms were underweight, the inlay was likely meant to bring the piece up to the Attic weight standard, validating it for circulation - presumably for a Greek monetary system. Ex Prof. David MacDonald Collection. Plugs are contemporary to the coin; likely added to correct weight, as many Celtic imitations of Thasian tetradrachms were underweight according to the Attic weight standard. aEF 500

96. CELTIC IMITATION, THASOS; ca. 2nd-1st cent. BC, Tetradrachm, 15.95g. OTA Class III, Cf. HGC-6 358-9 (prototype). Obv: Head of Dionysos r, wearing ivy wreath. Rx: ΣNΣY/ANMNI/ΣTHIOΣΣ, Herakles stg l, holding club and lion skin, H/M in l field. What looks like a filled hole is actually a silver inlay,

likely hammered in antiquity. It was intended to increase the coin’s weight. Since many Celtic imitations of Thasos were underweight, the inlay was likely meant to bring the piece up to the Attic weight standard, validating it for circulation. Ex Prof. David MacDonald Collection. Plug is contemporary to the coin; likely added to correct weight, as many Celtic imitations of Thasian tetradrachms were underweight according to the Attic weight standard. Irregular surfaces. EF 400 97. THRACE, THASOS; ca. 475-435 BC, Stater, 7.04g. Le Rider-2, SNG Cop-1008. Obv: Nude ithyphallic satyr r., carrying off protesting nymph. Rx: Quadripartite incuse square. gVF 600

98. THRACE, LYSIMACHUS; 306-281 BC. Kalchedon, possibly early posthumous, ca. 285-275 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.98g, 31mm. Thompson--, Müller-247v (similar but slightly different inner monogram). Obv: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΛYΣΙΜΑΧΟY, Diademed head of deified Alexander r., Ammon horn above ear. Rx: Athena seated l., holding Nike and resting hand on hip; in background, spear; behind, shield decorated with gorgon head; in inner l. field, monogram; in ex., grain ear l. Fine style, lightly toned. EF 1800

99. THRACE, LYSIMACHUS; 305-281 BC. Parion, ca. 287/6-282/1 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.85g, 28mm. Thompson-234, Seyrig-Parion 7, Müller-544, HGC3 1750n. Obv: Diademed head of deified Alexander r., horn of Ammon above ear. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΛYΣΙΜΑΧΟ, Athena Nikephoros seated l., resting arm on round shield set on ground; spear in background; monogram in inner l. field. Toned, some light roughness and die break on obverse. Some light roughness and die break on obverse. Toned EF 2200

100. THRACE, LYSIMACHUS; 305-281 BC. Perinthos, ca. 283/2 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.68g, 30mm. Unpublished in the standard references, but similar to Muller 130138 (different monogram in exergue). Obv: Diademed head of Alexander to r. with horn of Ammon over ear. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΛYΣΙΜΑΧΟY, Athena seated l., holding Nike, crowning the king’s name, leaning on shield decorated with lion’s head; behind, transverse spear; in inner l. field, joined foreparts of two horses; in ex., monogram. gVF 1800

101. ACARNANIA, LEUCAS; Magistrate Lykourgas, c. 250-200 BC, Stater, 10.10g. BCD-20.5. Obv: Head of river god Achelus r. Rx: Apollo, nude and holding bow, seated l.; monogram in l. field. Ex NAC Summer 2025, 30 July 2025, lot 423; ex Künker 182, 14 March 2011, lot 208; ex Helbing 83, 1941, lot 301. gVF / EF 2750

102. THESSALY, LARISSA; c. 365-340 BC, Drachm, 6.07g. BCD-1432, HGC-453. Obv: Head of nymph Larissa three quarters l., wearing ampyx and necklace. Rx: ΛA[PIΣ] – AIΩN Horse preparing to roll r. Mark Gibbons Collection. Ex NAC Autumn 2024, 1 October 2024, lot 301. Toned MS 1250 103. IMITATION ILLYRIA, DYRRHACHIUM; ca. 200-100 BC, Drachm, 3.65g. MacDonald-5; Imitation-12. Obv: ΞΕΝΩΝ, Cow stg r suckling calf; eagle above. Rx: ΔYP ΔΑΜΗ ΝΟΣ around double stellate pattern within linear borders. Ex Prof. David MacDonald collection. EF 125

104. IMITATION ILLYRIA, DYRRHACHIUM; ca. 80-55 BC, Fouree Drachm, 1.48g. SNG Cop-478, MacDonald-51; Imitation-232. Obv: ΜΕΝΙΣΚΟΣ, Cow stg r, suckling calf stg l below; to r, statue of Isis facing. Rx: ΔΥΡ ΛΥ-ΚΙΣ-ΚΟΥ, Double stellate pattern within double linear quadrangle. EF 125

105. IMITATION ILLYRIA, DYRRHACHIUM; ca. 250-200 BC, Drachm, 2.40g. MacDonald-49, Imitation-221. Obv: ΞΕΝΩΝ, Cow stg r with suckling calf; pilei of the Dioscuri above. Rx: Garbled legend, Double stellate pattern. Ex Prof. David MacDonald collection. aEF 150 Dionysus

106. BOEOTIA, THEBES; c. 425-395 BC, Stater, 12.00g. BCD-435, Weber-3257. Obv: Boeotian shield, decorated with club across top. Rx: Θ–Ε Head of bearded Dionysus r., wearing ivy wreath. Ex NAC Summer 2025, 30 July 2025, lot 437. Ex Peus 403, 27 April 2011, lot 76. MS 5000

107. BOEOTIA, THEBES; c. 368-364 BC, Stater, 12.21g. BCD-537; Hepworth 14. Obv: Boeotian shield. Rx: Amphora, ivy leaves on handles; AP–KA across field. Ex NAC Summer 2025, 30 July 2025, lot 443. MS 2000

Highly Historic Coin

108. ATTIC, ATHENS; ca. 495-492 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.19g. Seltman-339 A1222/ P284. Obv: Head of Athena r, wearing Attic helmet with crest. Rx: ΑΘΕ, Owl stg r, head facing; in upper field to l, olive sprig with three leaves. Last issue of the civic mint before the Persian Wars; exact type of 445 BC but without the crescent moon. This coin is no doubt the last of the patterned Civic Mint Issues, struck just before the Persian War. This coin marks the end of the Civic Mint patterns; had the Persian War not begun, this very design, missing the crescent moon, would have continued to be used for hundreds of years after 450 BC. EF 13500

Virtually Full Crest

109. ATTIC, ATHENS; ca. 440–404 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.22g. SNG Copenhagen-31–40, HGC-4, 1597. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll. Rx. ΑΘΕ, owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. This is an exquisite coin that has a small head of Athena, making it possible to show the nearly the full crest of the helmet. Indeed, the only reason the crest is not completely present is the wonderfully intact beaded detail at the bottom edge. This a highly singular example of a highly detailed design that is almost impossible to replicate. FDC 3500

110. ATTIC, ATHENS; c. 435 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.19g. Obv: Head of Athena r. Rx: Owl leaning r.; olive twig and crescent moon behind. Ex Mark Gibbons Collection. MS 2250

111. ATTIC, ATHENS; ca. 430 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.83g. Obv: Head of Athena r, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and palmette. Rx: AΘE, Owl stg r, head facing, olive sprig and crescent in upper l corner, all within incuse square. Virtually MS 1650

112. ATTIC, ATHENS; ca. 425 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.14g. Obv: Head of Athena r, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and palmette. Rx: AΘE, Owl stg r, head facing, olive sprig and crescent in upper l corner, all within incuse square. Contact mark on cheek. MS 1750

113. ATTIC, ATHENS; ca. 425 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.15g. Obv: Head of Athena r, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and palmette. Rx: AΘE, Owl stg r, head facing, olive sprig and crescent in upper l corner, all within incuse square. MS 1550

114. ATTIC, AEGINA; c. 470-440 BC, Stater, 12.26g. Milbank-13, HGC-435. Obv: Sea turtle, T-pattern of dots on shell. Rx: Incuse skew pattern. Ex Peus 443, 4 November 2025, lot 235. Small mark on shell, but otherwise, this coin shows an exceptionally full design. EF 2750

Southern Arabia, Qataban

115. SOUTHERN ARABIA, QATABAN, IMITATING ATHENS; Tetradrachm, 17.31g. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r. Rx: Owl standing r., head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; monogram in r. field. Ex Mark Gibbons Collection. Ex Pars 48, 18 July 2024, lot 53. Extremely rare & desirable. EF 2000 116. BITHYNIA, HERACLEIA PONTICA, TIMOTHEUS AND DIONYSUS, TYRANTS; c. 345-337 BC, Didrachm or stater, 9.68g. Hill, Greek Coins and their parent cities (John Ward collection), 590 (this coin). SNG BM-1608 (same rev. die), HGC-496; Stancomb, NC 160, 19 (same obv. die). Obv: Head of Dionysus l., filleted thyrsus over shoulder. Rx: Herakles standing l., erecting trophy; ram’s head between Herakles’ legs. Ex NAC Autumn 2025, 9 November 2025, lot 2338. Ex Roma E70 (Stancomb collection), 7 May 2020, lot 174. Ex Morton & Eden 14, 25 May 2005, lot 1040. Ex Ward and Metropolitan Museum of Art collections, Sotheby Zurich, 4 April 1973, lot 499. Ex Boyne collection, Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, 21 January 1896, lot 390. A scarce coin with a distinguished pedigree, from the William Stancomb, William Boyne and the Metropolitan Museum of Art collections. VF 6000

117. PONTIC, MITHRADATES VI; Issued for 2nd Mithraic War with Romans, 8382 BC, Tetradrachm, 15.58g. Obv: Portrait of Mithradates, Rx: Zeus seated. Ex HJB 121st Buy or Bid Sale, July 2001, lot 215. toned virtually ms 700

118. IONIA, EPHESUS; c. 500-420 BC, Drachm, 3.29g. SNG Kayhan-140, SNG von Aulock-7819. Obv: Bee with curved wings. Rx: Quadripartite incuse square. Ex NAC Autumn 2025, 9 November 2025, lot 2386. Ex CNG #445, 5 June 2019, lot 140. Ealing collection, said to have been purchased from Spink in July 1988. Wonderfully complete design; especially difficult on this odd flan. EF 1250

119. MYSIA, PERGAMUM; c. 160-150 BC, Cistophoric Tetradrachm, 11.77g. Kleiner/Noe-Series 12, SNG von Aulock-8332. Obv: Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath. Rx: Two serpents entwined around bow and bow-case; monogram of Pergamon to l., star to r. Ex Mark Gibbons Collection. Ex Leu Web 27, 9 September 2023, lot 492. EF 400

120. MYSIA, PERGAMUM; c. 160-150 BC, Cistophoric Tetradrachm, 11.62g. Kleiner/Noe-Series 13, SNG Paris BN-, SNG von Aulock-. Obv: Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath. Rx: Two serpents entwined around bow and bow-case; monogram of Pergamon to l., bunch of grapes to r. Ex Mark Gibbons Collection. Ex Leu Web 27, 9 September 2023, lot 486. MS 350

121. MYSIA, PERGAMUM; c. 88-85 BC, Cistophoric Tetradrachm, 12.22g. KleinerHoard, 27, SNG Paris BN-1729, SNG von Aulock-7479. Obv: Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath. Rx: Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; monogram of Pergamon to l., monogram above, serpent-entwined thyrsos to r. Ex Mark Gibbons Collection. Ex Leu Web 27, 9 September 2023, lot 501. Toned EF 350

122. AEOLIS, CYME; Magistrate Metrophanes, c. 150 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.49g. Oakley, ANSMN 27, 1982, 9 (this obverse die). SNG Cop-104. Obv: Head of Amazon Cyme r. wearing hairband, without legend. Rx: Horse stepping r., onehandled cup below horse’s raised l. foreleg, magistrate’s name MHTPOΦANHΣ in exergue, ethnic KYMAIΩN downwards before horse, all in laurel wreath. Ex Nomos 37, 16 November 2025, lot 137. Ex NAC Autumn 2024, 1 October 2024, lot 407. Ex NAC 114, 6 May 2019, lot 1190. MS 2950

123. AEOLIS, CYME; Magistrate Metrophanes, c. 150 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.67g. Oakley, ANSMN 27, 1982, 1 ff; SNG Cop-104. Obv: Head of Amazon Cyme r. wearing hairband, without legend. Rx: Horse stepping r., one-handled cup below horse’s raised l. foreleg, magistrate’s name MHTPOΦANHΣ in exergue, ethnic KYMAIΩN downwards before horse, all in laurel wreath. Ex Gorny & Mosch 297, 9 October 2023, lot 1233. MS 2750

124. LYCIA, PHASELIS; Eukleas, magistrate, c. 250-220 BC, Double Siglos, 10.31g. SNG von Aulock-4424. Obv: Prow of galley r., decorated with thunderbolt, shrimp below. Rx: Stern of galley r., eagle flying above. Mark Gibbons Collection. Ex Triton XXVIII Online, 22 January 2025, lot 5170; ex NAC Spring 2020, 25 May 2020, lot 267; ex Gorny & Mosch 138, 7 March 2005, lot 1445; ex Numismatica Wien 4, 22 April 1974, lot 189; ex Spink Numismatic Circular LXXVIII/5, May 1970, no. 5464. Toned EF 1400

125. TROAS, SCEPSIS; 5th Century BC, Drachm, 3.81g. SNG von Aulock-1575 (same rev. die), BM-5. Obv: Forepart of Pegasus r. Palm tree, flanked by grape bunches on vines; solid linear border within dotted border; all in shallow incuse square. Ex NAC Autumn 2025, 9 November 2025, lot 2363. Ex CNG E444, 15 May 2019, lot 131. Toned EF 2250

Wrestlers Engaged

126. PAMPHYLIA, ASPENDUS (AS SILLYUM); ca. 400 BC, Stater, 11.00g. SNG Cop-436 (as Sillyum). Obv: Two wrestlers engaged; the one on l. holds r. knee and chest of opponent, while the one on r. grasps r. shoulder of opponent; countermark in lower r. field. Rx: Slinger wearing short chiton, discharging sling to r., between triskeles behind him and statue of Athena on base before him [absent on this example due to worn die]; around, legend ESTFE?I[IVS]. Rare with the wrestlers grasping each other’s bodies not just arms, and with statue of Athena in reverse field; all in dotted square within incuse square. Scarce, less than a dozen recorded. Some countermarks. gVF 985

127. PISIDIA, SELGE; c. 325-250 BC, Stater, 10.05g. SNG Paris BN-1939, SNG Cop-249. Obv: K between two wrestlers grappling. Rx: Slinger standing r., before him triskeles, cornucopia and club. Mark Gibbons Collection. Ex Leu Web 29, 2426 February 2024, lot 877. VF 750

128. PAMPHYLIA, SIDE; c. 205-100 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.82g. SNG Paris BN667. Obv: Head of Athena r. in crested Corinthian helmet; Rx: Nike advancing l., pomegranate, helmet and AP in l. field. Ex Mark Gibbons Collection. Beautiful detail on reverse. EF 950

129. CILICIA, NAGIDUS; ca. 400-380 BC, Obol, 0.57g. SNG Levante-6. Obv: Head of Aphrodite facing, turned slightly r; N in l field. Rx: Head of Dionysos facing, turned slightly l; N in l field. Two really beautiful images; rather complete, which is amazing on such a small coin. Toned EF 275 Atargatis

130. SYRIA, DEMETRIUS III, 97-87 BC; Damascus, 91/0 BC, Tetradrachm, 15.94g. SC-2451.7. Obv: Diademed head r. Rx: Cult statue of Atargatis standing facing, arms extended, holding flower, barley stalk rising from each shoulder; N above A to outer l.; BΚΣ (date) and monogram in exergue. This is a rather scarce issue, that usually comes in very worn and corroded condition. Even though the flan is somewhat oval, the images are rather complete, including the portrait and the goddess on the reverse. EF 1250

131. SYRIA, DEMETRIUS II, FIRST REIGN, 146-138 BC; SE 167= 146/5 BC, Tetradrachm, 14.03g. SC-1959.1c. Obv: Diademed and draped bust or. Rx: Eagle standing l. on prow; date above monogram in r. field. EF 450

132. SELEUCID, ANTIOCHUS I; Aï Khanoum mint, ca. 271-266 BC, Drachm, 16.82g. SC-438.1b, HGC-9 128i. Obv: Diad head r. Rx: Apollo, testing arrow and resting hand on grounded bow, std l on omphalos; monogram-in-circle to inner l. Ex Prof. David MacDonald collection. VF

300

133. SYRIA, ANTIOCHUS III, 223-187 BC; Antioch, 211-208 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.18g. SC-1043.8. Obv: Diademed head of Antiochus III r. Rx: Apollo seated l. on omphalos, testing arrow and resting l. hand on grounded bow; monogram in outer l. field. Ex Mark Gibbons Collection. VF / EF

600

134. SYRIA, ANTIOCHUS III, 223-187 BC; Southern or eastern Syria, from c. 202 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.06g. SC-1113.1. Obv: Diademed head of Antiochus III r. Rx: Apollo seated l. on omphalos, testing arrow and resting l. hand on grounded bow; ΔΙ in exergue. Ex Mark Gibbons Collection. EF

700

135. SYRIA, ANTIOCHUS III; Southern or eastern Syria, from c. 202 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.11g. SC-1113.1. Obv: Diademed head of Antiochus III r. Rx: Apollo seated l. on omphalos, testing arrow and resting l. hand on grounded bow; ΔΙ in exergue. Ex Mark Gibbons Collection. Excellent portrait in high relief. MS 700

Crucifixion Year 33

136. PHOENICIA, TYRE CRUCIFIXION YEAR; Dated CY 159 = 33-34 AD, Shekel, 13.59g. HGC-357, RPC-4663. Obv: Head of Melkart right, wearing laurel wreath and lion skin around neck. Rx: Eagle standing left on prow; palm behind; to left, PNΘ (date) above club; to right, KP above monogram; Phoenician B between legs. Struck in the year of the crucifixion of Christ. VF 8500

Temple Currency

137. PHOENICIA, TYRE; Yr. 171=45/6 AD, Shekel, 13.56g. DCA-920, DCA-Tyre 639, HGC-10 357. Obv: Laureate head of Melkart to r. Rx: ΤΥPΟΥ ΙΕΡΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΣΥΛΟΥ, Eagle stg l on prow, palm behind; POA (date) above club to l, KP above θ over monogram to r, Phoenician letter Bet between legs. Filed edge. Ex Jewelry, with one small filed edge. These small shekels were minted by contract for use as temple currencies, which were later taken the Romans to fund the building of the Colosseum. aEF 1800

138. JUDEA, YEHUD UNDER PERSIAN RULE; Before 333 BC, Hemiobol, 0.22g. Hendin-433. Obv: Young male head l. Rx: Forepart of winged lynx l. The obverse of this coin would have had a young male head but the die is completely worn out rendering the coin uniface which is not unusual. The reverse is well struck and nicely centered with a long Hebrew legend. Ex HJB December 2002. EF 800

139. ; Undated, Year 3, 134/5 CE, Zuz (Denarius), 3.44g. Mildenberg-63, Hendin-6443. Obv: “Simon” in Paleo-Hebrew within wreath of almonds. Rx: “For the Freedom of Jerusalem” in Paleo-Hebrew around palm branch. Ex CNG 130, 23-24 September 2025, lot 243. Ex Heritage 3003 (Shoshana Collection), 8 March 2012, lot 20374. MS 2500

140. JUDAEA, BAR KOCHBA REVOLT; Undated, Year 3, 134/5 CE, Zuz (Denarius), 3.52g. Mildenberg-65, Hendin-6443. Obv: “Simon” in Paleo-Hebrew within wreath of almonds. Rx: “For the Freedom of Jerusalem” in Paleo-Hebrew around palm branch. Ex CNG 130, 23-24 September 2025, lot 245. MS 2500

141. PARTHIA, MITHRADATES II; ca. 123-88 BC, Drachm, 4.22g. Sellwood-27.1, Sunrise-293. Obv: Diademed bust of king l with long beard, wearing earring, torque on neck ends in sea horse. Rx:

/ ΑΡΣΑΚΟY / ΕΠIΦΑNOYΣ, Archer std r on throne, holding out bow. Ex HJB 221st Buy or Bid Sale, November 2020, lot 104. MS 750

142. PARTHIA, MITHRADATES II; ca. 109-95 BC, Drachm, 4.15g. Shore-86, Sunrise-294. Obv: Diademed bust l. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN ΜΕΓΑΛOY ΑΡΣΑΚOY ΕΠIΦΑNOYΣ, Archer (Arsakes I) std r on throne, holding bow. Ex Gemini, April 2018, Lot 323. Ex Philip T. Ashton Collection. Purchased from Alex Malloy, March 2000. MS 450

143. INDO-PARTHIA, ABDAGASES I; ca. 55-65 AD, Tetradrachm, 8.58g. S-227, Mitchiner-1117c. Obv: ΒΑCΙΛΕV ΑΠΑ VΝΔΙΦΕΡΟ ΑΔΕΛΦΙΔΕWΣ, King riding to r, dinastic monogram r. Rx: Zeus with long scepter, raising hand; Monogram and symbols flanking, same legend but in karoshti around. Ex Prof. David MacDonald collection. Dark toning. EF 120

144. BACTRIA, LYSIAS; ca. 130-125 BC, Drachm, 2.32g. HGC-12 240, Bopearachchi-4A. Obv: Diad and dr bust r, wearing elephant skin. Rx: Herakles stg facing, crowning himself with wreath and holding club, draped with lion skin; monogram to inner l. Ex Prof. David MacDonald collection. aEF 300

145. BACTRIA, ANTIALCIDAS; ca. 115-95 BC, Drachm, 2.45g. Bopearachchi9C. Obv: Diad and dr bust r. Rx: Zeus std l; at feet, forepart of elephant l, with trunk raised; monogram beneath throne. Ex Prof. David MacDonald collection. Virtually MS 275

146. BACTRIA, ANTIALCIDAS; ca. 115-95 BC, Drachm, 1.57g. Bopearachchi13A. Obv: Dr bust r, wearing helmet. Rx: Zeus enthroned l, holding Nike, elephant stg l before him raising head and trunk; monogram behind. Ex Prof. David MacDonald collection. Toned EF 125

147. BACTRIA, ARTEMIDOROS; ca. 100-80 BC, Drachm, 2.38g. Unlisted in Bopearachchi, cf. 62. Obv: Diad and dr bust r. Rx: Nike stg r, holding wreath; monogram in r field. Ex Prof. David MacDonald collection. Hair flatly-struck. aEF 275

148. BACTRIA, ARCHEBIUS; ca. 75-65 BC, Drachm, 1.82g. Bopearachchi5A. Obv: Diad, helmeted, dr, and cuir bust r. Rx: Zeus stg facing, brandishing thunderbolt and cradling scepter; monogram to r. Ex Prof. David MacDonald collection. EF 200

149. BACTRIA, HERMAEUS; Posthumous issue struck by Indo-Skythians, uncertain mint in the Paropamisadai, ca. 55-50 BC, Drachm, 2.33g. Bopearachchi13B, HGC-12 303. Obv: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ - EPMAIOY, Diad and dr bust r. Rx: Zeus std slightly l, raising hand and holding scepter; to l, monogram. Ex Prof. David MacDonald collection. toned virtually ms 200

150. BACTRIA, HERMAEUS; Posthumous issue struck by Indo-Skythians near Kabul, ca. 50-35 BC, Drachm, 1.85g. Senior-Hermaios 38aD.1, Bop-17b, HGC12 305. Obv: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ EPMAIOY, Diad and dr bust r. Rx: Zeus std slightly l, raising hand and holding scepter; monogram to l. EF 150

151. BACTRIA, ZOILOS II; ca. 50-35 BC, Drachm, 2.17g. HGC-12 465, Bopearachchi-1E. Obv: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΟΤΗΡΟC / ZΩIΛOΥ, Diad and dr bust r. Rx: Athena Promachos advancing l, holding shield and brandishing thunderbolt; to l, Karoshti letter; to r, monogram. Ex Prof. David MacDonald collection. Crude portrait. aEF 185

152. BACTRIA, STRATO II; ca. 25 BC-10 AD, Drachm, 2.32g. HGC-12 476, Bopearachchi-2A. Obv: Diad and dr bust r. Rx: Athena Alkidemos advancing l, holding shield and hurling thunderbolt; monogram to r. Ex Prof. David MacDonald collection. aEF 200

153. ANONYMOUS INDO-SCYTHIAN; ca. 110-100 BC, Hemidrachm, 0.73g. Cf. Mitchiner-2142-46. Obv: Horse walking r, head turned back. Rx: Winged Nike r. Ex Prof. David MacDonald collection. VF 175

154. PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY IX SOTER II AND CLEOPATRA III SET IN MODERN 14KT BEZEL; ca. 110/09 BC, Tetradrachm, 21.10g. Svoronos-1669, SNG Cop-352. Obv: Diademed head of Ptolemy I r, wearing aegis around neck. Rx: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ, Eagle with closed wings standing l. on thunderbolt, LH - ΠA across. Mounted in modern 14kt bezel with snake design. VF 950

155. PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY XII, 81-58 BC; 72/1 BC, Tetradrachm, 14.10g. CPE-1673, Svoronos-1857. Obv: Diademed head r., aegis around neck. Rx: Eagle l. on thunderbolt, LI in l. field, ΠΑ in r. field. Toned EF 350

156. MAURETANIA, JUBA II, 25 BC-24 AD; Year 42 = 17/8 AD AD, Denarius, 2.72g. Spoerri-Butcher Group 39.a, (K26/R5, unlisted combination); SNG Cop585 var (date). Obv: Head of Juba II in the guise of Herakles, wearing lion skin headdress; REX IVBA before, club behind. Rx: Club draped with lion’s skin, bow to r.; arrow and RXXXXII to l. Ex CNG 121, 6-8 October 2022, lot 630. MS 4950

REPUBLICAN SILVER

157. ANONYMOUS: ISSUE OF GAR, OGVL, VER; 86 BC, Denarius, 3.91g. Cr350A/2, Syd-723. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo r., thunderbolt below. Rx: Jupiter in quadriga r. Mark Gibbons Collection. Ex CNG E583, 19 March 2025, lot 566. Toned EF 250

158. M. JUNIUS SILANUS; 145 BC, Denarius, 3.64g. Cr-220/1, Syd-412, Junia 8. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., head of ass behind, X below chin. Rx: The Dioscuri riding r., M.IVNI below horses, ROMA in exergue. Toned EF 485

159. C. NORBANUS; 83 BC, Denarius, 3.68g. Cr-357/1b, Syd-739, Norbana 2. Obv: Diademed head of Venus r, C NORBANVS below, L behind. Rx: Ear of wheat, fasces and caduceus. Ex HJB 201st Buy or Bid Sale, July 2017, lot 146. Toned EF 250

160. C. HOSIDIUS C.F. GETA; 68 BC, Denarius, 3.87g. Syd-904, Cr-407/1, Hosidia 2. Obv: Head of Diana r., bow and quiver on shoulder; GETA behind, III VIR before. Rx: Calydon boar r. attacked by dog, C HOSIDI C[F] in exergue. Mark

Gibbons Collection. Toned EF

600

161. M. AEMILIUS SCAURUS AND PUB. PLAUTIUS HYPSAEUS; 58 BC, Denarius, 3.95g. Cr-422/1a, Syd-912, Aemilia-9. Obv: Kneeling figure r. (King Aretas of Nabataea) holding reins of camel. Rx: Jupiter in quadriga l. MS 450 162. C. CONSIDIUS NONIANUS; 57 BC, Denarius, 3.38g. Cr-424/1, Syd-888, Considia 1. Obv: C CONSIDI NONIANI - SC, Bust of Venus Erycina r. Rx: Temple of Venus at Eryx on summit of mountain surrounded with rampart; ERVC above gateway. Ex Pegasi 29, November 2013, lot 417; Ex HJB 206th Buy or Bid Sale, September 2018, lot 173. VF 650 163. C. MEMMIUS C.F.; 56 BC, Denarius, 3.91g. Cr-427/2, Syd-921, Memmia-9. Obv: Laureate head of Quirinus r., QVIRINVS behind, C.MEMMI.C.F before. Rx: Ceres seated r. holding torch and wheat ears; before, snake; around, MEMMIVS. AED.CERIALIA.PREIMVS.FECIT. Ex Mark Gibbons Collection. EF 600

164. Q. POMPEIUS RUFUS; 54 BC, Denarius, 4.19g. Cr-434/2, Syd-909, Pompeia 5. Obv: Q POM[PEI Q F] RVFV[S] Curule chair between arrow and laurel branch, below on tablet COS. Rx: [SVL]LA COS Curule chair between lituus and wreath, below on tablet Q POMPEI RVF. Mark Gibbons Collection. Ex Naville 91, 11 August 2024, lot 543. Toned EF 450

165. L. HOSTILIUS SASERNA; 48 BC, Denarius, 3.88g. Cr-448/1a, Syd-951, Hostilia 5. Obv: Female head r., Rx: Victory advancing r. holding trophy and caduceus, [L HOST]ILIVS before, SASERN[A] behind. Ex Mark Gibbons Collection. Ex Leu E32, 7 December 2024, lot 1459; ex Leu E24, 3-6 December 2022, lot 2589; ex Roma 21 May 2013, lot 1264. EF 325 IMPERATORIAL SILVER

166. POMPEY THE GREAT; 49 BC, Denarius, 3.79g. Cr-446/1, Syd-1032, Sear, Imperators-7. Obv: CN [PISO] PRO Q Bearded head of Numa Pompilius r.; NVMA on diadem. Rx: Prow r., MAGN above, PRO.COS below. Ex Mark Gibbons Collection. Ex Roma E118, 8 Apr 2024, lot 1242; Ex Roma E-Live 6, 25 March 2023, lot 145. MS 1200

167. JULIUS CAESAR; Military Mint, ca. 49-48 BC, Denarius, 3.66g. Cr-443/1, Syd-1006, Sear, Imperators-9. Obv: Elephant r trampling dragon, CAESAR in ex. Rx: Pontifical emblems: ladle, sprinkler, ax with lion’s head mounted on handle above blade, apex (priest’s hat). Ex HJB 199th Buy or Bid Sale, September 2016, lot 149. gEF 2150

168. No lot

169. JULIUS CAESAR; 46-45 BC, Denarius, 3.95g. Cr-468/1, Syd-1014. Obv: Head of Venus r, Cupid on shoulder. Rx: Two Gaulish captives seated beneath trophy, CAESAR in exergue. Ex HJB 161st BBS, August 2008, lot 279. Toned aVF 950

170. JULIUS CAESAR; 46-45 BC, Denarius, 3.84g. Cr-468/1, Syd-1014, Sear, Imperators-58. Obv: Head of Venus r., small Cupid on shoulder. Rx: Gallic trophy and two captives, CAESAR in exergue. MS 1500

171. JULIUS CAESAR; 46-45 BC, Denarius, 3.66g. Syd-1015, Cr-468/2. Obv: Head of Venus l, Cupid on her shoulder. Rx: Captives beneath trophy. Ex HJB 133rd BBS, July 2003, lot 293. Small counter mark behind head on obverse. Toned VF 1500

172. CLEOPATRA AND MARK ANTONY; Struck c. 36 BC or later, perhaps in Antioch, Tetradrachm, 13.98g. RPC-4094, Prieur-27. Obv: [BACIΛICCA KΛ]EOΠATPA [ΘEA NEWTEPA] Diademed, draped bust of Cleopatra r. Rx: ANTWNIOC ΑΥΤΟΚΠΑΤΩP ΡΙΤΟΝ [ΤΡΙΩΝ ΑΝΔΡΩΝ] Bare head of Antony r. Despite the extensive wear, most of Cleopatra’s name can be deciphered. Cleopatra portrait clear. F 1800

173. OCTAVIAN; ca. 30-20 BC, Denarius, 3.46g. RIC-253 (S), BM-612, Paris-11, pl. I (same dies), C-72 (4 Fr.). Obv: Diademed head of Pax r, branch before, top of cornucopia behind. Rx: CAESAR - DIVI F across field, Octavian stg r, raising r hand and holding spear over shoulder with l. Ex HJB 198th Buy or Bid Sale, July 2016, lot 189. VF 750 ROMAN SILVER Exquisite

174. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Asia Minor, 28 BC, Cistophoric Tetradrachm, 11.73g. BM-691, RIC-476, RPC-2203, Sear, Imperators-433. Obv: IMP CAESAR DIVI F COS VI LIBERTATIS P R VINDEX Head laureate r. Rx: Pax standing l. holding caduceus, between legend PAX on l. and cista mystica from which serpent emerges on r.; all in laurel wreath. Ex Mark Gibbons Collection. Ex CNG 124, 19 September 2023, lot 439. This is a wonderful, brilliant portrait of Augustus; beautifully centered on a massive flan. EF 2000

175. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, 19-18 BC, Denarius, 3.57g. RIC-37a (S ), BM323, Paris-1293, C-98 corr. (3 Fr.). Obv: CAESAR AVGVSTVS Head r. wearing oak wreath. Rx: DIVVS - IVLIVS across field, Comet with eight rays and tail. Commemorates the comet that appeared in summer 44 BC and was taken to indicate Julius Caesar’s deification. VF / EF 1400

176. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Spain, 18-17/16 BC, Denarius, 3.95g. BM-438, RIC-150a, Paris-1242, C-325 (5 Fr.). Obv: [SPQR CAESARI - AV]GVSTO Head of Augustus bare r. Rx: VOT P SVSC PRO SAL ET RED I O [M SACR] Mars standing l. holding vexillum and parazonium. Ex CNG 130, 23-24 September 2025, lot 447. Ex CNG 78, 14 May 2008, lot 1680. Ex Schweizerischer Bankverein 33, 20 September 1993, lot 627. toned virtually ms 3000

177. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Lugdunum, ca. 2 BC-4 AD, Denarius, 3.66g. RIC-I 207, RSC-43. Obv: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, Laur head r. Rx: AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, Gaius and Lucius, togate, stg facing, each with grounded shield and spears; simpulum and lituus above, C L CAESARES in ex. Virtually MS 1250

178. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Lugdunum, ca. 2 BC-4 AD, Denarius, 3.59g. RIC-

207. Obv: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, Laur head r. Rx: AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT / C L CAESARES, Caius and Lucius stg facing, each togate and resting hand on shield; behind each shield and spear; between, simpulum and lituus. F 450

179. TIBERIUS; 14-37 AD, Lugdunum, ca. 18-35 AD, Denarius, 3.82g. RIC-I 30. Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI-AVG F AVGVSTVS, Laureate head r. Rx: PONTIF MAXIM, Livia, as Pax, seated r., grounded scepter in r. hand, olive branch in outstretched l. hand; chair with ornate legs, single line below. Bottom of neck flatly-struck. Choice EF 1250

180. TIBERIUS; 14-37 AD, Lugdunum, Denarius, 3.80g. BM-48, Paris-28, RIC-30, C-16. Obv: Laureate head r. Rx: PONTIF MAXIM Livia seated r. holding scepter and branch, throne legs ornamented, footstool below feet, single line beneath throne. VF 950

181. GALBA; 68-69 AD, Rome, ca. July 68-Jan. 69 AD, Denarius, 3.35g. RIC-199, RSC-200. Obv: IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG, Laureate head r. Rx: ROMA RENASC, stg r., holding Victory and transverse spear. EF 1450

182. VITELLIUS; 69 AD, Rome, Denarius, 4.41g. BM-20, Paris-52, C-18, RIC-90. Obv: A VITELLIVS GER[M IMP AVG TR P] Head laureate r. Rx: CONCORD[IA P R] Concordia seated l. holding patera and cornucopia. Toned gVF 1200

183. VITELLIUS; 69 AD, Rome, ca. 69 AD, Denarius, 3.13g. RIC-109. Obv: A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P, Laur head r. Rx: XV VIR SACR FAC, Tripod with covered vessel, dolphin to r above, raven stg to r between tripod legs. F 250 184. VESPASIAN; 69-79 AD, Rome, ca. 69-71 AD, Denarius, 3.12g. RIC-15, BMC35, RSC-226. Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, Laureate head r. Rev. IVDAEA, std r against trophy. F 450

185. VESPASIAN; 69-79 AD, Antioch, 72 AD, Denarius, 2.91g. RIC-1558 (C ), BM510, Paris-318, C-645 (6 Fr.), Hendin-763, RPC-1930. Obv: [IMP C]AES VESP AVG - P M COS IIII Head laureate r. Rx: No legend. Standing emperor, placing l. foot on helmet and holding spear and parazonium, and seated mourning Jewess on either side of palm tree. Some areas of porosity. VF 985

186. VESPASIAN; 69-79 AD, Rome, 78-9 AD, Denarius, 3.44g. BM-212, Paris-188, C-213 (2 Fr.), RIC-982 (C). Obv: CAESAR - VESPASIANVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: IMP XIX in exergue, Sow standing l. with three piglets. VF 450 Exquisite Portrait

187. TITUS AS CAESAR; 70-79 AD, Rome, 73 AD, Denarius, 3.32g. RIC-556, C-169. Obv: Laureate head r. Rx: PONTIF TRI POT Titus seated r. on curule chair, holding scepter and branch. Ex Naumann 56, 6 August 2017, lot 553. Ex CNG 126, 28 May 2024, lot 708. MS 1650 Ephesus Mint

188. DOMITIAN AS CAESAR; 70-81 AD, Ephesus, 71 AD, Denarius, 3.44g. RIC1445, BM-469, C-22. Obv: Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust r., wearing aegis. Rx: AVG above E(PHE) within oak wreath. Ex CNG E563, 5 June 2024, lot 829. gEF 850

189. DOMITIAN; 81-96 AD, ca. 82 AD, Cistophoric Tetradrachm, 10.66g. RPC868, BM p. 352, C-668 (60 Fr.). Obv: IMP CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG, Head laureate r. Rx: No legend. Legionary eagle between two standards, one surmounted by hand and the other by banner. Very rare: RPC lists only three specimens. The cistophori of Domitian’s reign are in the style of the mint of Rome and may well have been struck there for shipment to Asia: see RPC p. 131. Ex HJB 134th BBS, September 2003, lot 434. F 485

190. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, ca. 98-9 AD, Denarius, 3.58g. BM-2, C-288, RIC21, Woytek, MIR-32a (67 spec.). Obv: IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM, Head laur r. Rx: PONT MAX TR POT COS II, Vesta, veiled, std l, holding patera and torch. From the Philip Ashton Collection; ex HJB 132, 14 May 2003, lot 422; ex HJB 206, September 2018, lot 212. MS 600

191. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, ca. 107-11 AD, Denarius, 3.48g. BM-337, Paris-278, RIC-131. Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, Laur bust r, with slight drapery. Rx: COS V P P SPQR OPTIMO PRINC, Victory holding wreath and palm, walking l over pile of shields. Ex HJB BBS 161, October 2008, lot 326; ex HJB BBS 211, April 2020, lot 208. MS 450

192. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Antiochia ad Orontem, Seleucis and Pieria, Cos V = 10311 AD, Tetradrachm, 15.45g. RPC-3528, McAlee-455, Prieur-1495 (Tyre). Obv: Laureate head of Trajan r., eagle standing r. below; club in r. field. Rx: Laureate bust of Melqart-Herakles r., lion-skin around neck. Ex Mark Gibbons Collection. One of the finest known. MS 2000

193. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Rome, 119-122 AD, Denarius, 3.10g. BM-140, C-1103, RIC-77. Obv: Laur bust r, showing bare chest, fold of cloak on l shoulder. Rx: P M TR P COS III, Roma std l on cuirass, holding Victory and spear; shield to r. Ex HJB June 2010. Toned EF 125

194. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Rome, ca. 126-7 AD, Denarius, 3.42g. BM-359, C-353, RIC-851A2 (C). Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, Bust laureate r, fold of cloak on front shoulder. Rx: COS I[II] Roma or Virtus standing r, r breast bare, l foot on helmet, holding spear (point omitted) and parazonium. Ex HJB 211th Buy or Bid Sale, April 2020, lot 209. MS 600 Commodus as Hercules

195. COMMODUS; 177-192 AD, Rome, 192 AD, Denarius, 2.12g. BM-339, C-190, RIC-251. Obv: L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL Bust of Commodus wearing the lionskin of Hercules. Rx: HER - CVL / RO - MAN / AV - GV on both sides of club, all within laurel wreath. The reverse legend calls Commodus “the Roman Hercules”. Scarce: 15 specimens in Reka Devnia hoard. Though is coin is worn, it is a highly-desirable type. F 350

196. ELAGABALUS (218-222 AD); 218-222 AD, Antioch, ca. 218-22 AD, Denarius, 2.58g. RIC-188, BMC-277, C-27. Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG, Laur, dr bust r. Rx: FELICITAS TEMP, Ship with sail and seven rowers and pilot; standard and acrostolium on stern, furled sail at prow. MS 500

197. SEVERUS ALEXANDER; 222-235 AD, Rome, ca. 226 AD, Denarius, 2.89g. RIC-133, C-23. Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, Laur and dr bust r. Rx: ANNONA AVG, veiled, stg facing, head l, holding grain ears over modius and cornucopia. MS 250

198. BALBINUS; 238 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 4.00g. BM-67, C-3 (10 Fr.), RIC10. Obv: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust. Rx: CONCORDIA AVGG Clasped hands. Ex Leu Web 25, 11 March 2023, lot 2308. Ex Leu 12, 15 May 2022, lot 1357. Though antoniniani of Balbinus are not extremely rare, it is quite unusual to see one of this quality. FDC 2000

199. GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Rome, ca. 238/9 AD, Billon Antoninianus, 4.39g. RIC-2, C-105. Obv: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, Bust rad, dr, cuir r. Rx: IOVI CONSE[R]VATORI, Jupiter stg l, holding thunderbolt over small figure of emperor, and scepter. Ex HJB 206th BBS, September 2018, lot 285. Wonderful coin, showing an exceptional portrait of the child emperor; struck in high relief. MS 650

200. TRAJAN DECIUS; 249-251 AD, Rome, ca. 251 AD, Antoninianus, 3.21g. RIC86a, C-664. Obv: DIVO TRAIANO, Rad and dr head of Trajan r. CONSECRATIO, Lighted altar. MS 400

201. DIOCLETIAN; 284-305 AD, Ticinum, ca. 295 AD, Argenteus, 2.97g. RIC-16a (R2), RSC-488d. Obv: DIOCLETI - ANVS AVG, Head laureate r. Rx: VICTORIA - SARMAT, Four emperors sacrificing over tripod altar before gate of six-turreted enclosure. Ex HJB 219th BBS, May 2022, lot 344. Toned EF 900 202. CELTIC IMITATION DUPONDIUS; ca. 1st cent. AD, Dupondius, 7.57g. Obv: Blundered legend within wreath. Rx: Legend around large SC. Ex Prof. David MacDonald Collection. VF 200 203. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Rome, ca. 17 BC, Dupondius, 12.20g. BMC-193, Cohen-521, CBN-287, RIC-144. Obv: AVGVSTVS / TRIBVNIC / POTEST within an oak wreath (corona civica). Rx: M SANQVINIVS Q F III VIR A A A F F around large SC. Notes: The corona civica, a Roman military decoration for saving a citizen’s life, was uniquely awarded to Augustus by the Senate in 27 BC in recognition of his restoration of peace after the civil wars. The obverse legend “TRIBUNIC(ia) POTEST(as)” refers to Augustus’s tribunician powers, granted the same year, which allowed him to control legislation and secure personal inviolability. Ex Prof. David MacDonald Collection. VF 225

204. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Rome, ca. 16 BC, Dupondius, 12.20g. RIC-I-378. Moneyers’ Series. Obv: AVGVSTVS / TRIBVNIC / POTEST in oak wreath. Rx: C GALLIVS LVPERCVS IIIVIR AAAFF around large SC. Ex Prof. David MacDonald Collection. VF 225

205. AUGUSTUS (27 BC-14 AD); 27 BC-14 AD, Rome, ca. 11-12 AD, As, 10.90g. RIC-471. Obv: IMP CAESAR DIVI F AVGVSTVS IMP XX, Bare head l. Rx: TRIBVN POT XXXIIII PONTIF MAXIM around large SC. Ex Prof. David MacDonald Collection. VF

275

206. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, ca. 5 BC, Quadrans, 2.92g. RIC-462, C-425. Moneyers’ Series: Apronius, Galus, Messalla, Sisenna. Obv: MESSALLA GALVS IIIVIR, Altar. Rx: APRONIVS SISENNA A A A F F around S C. Ex Prof. David MacDonald collection. EF 100

207. TIBERIUS AS CAESAR; 3-14 AD, Lugdunum, ca. 12-14 AD, As, 10.92g. BM585, Paris-1769, C-37, RIC-245. Obv: TI CAESAR AVGVST - F IMPERAT VII, Head laureate r. Rx: ROM ET AVG Altar of Roma and Augustus at Lugdunum. Ex HJB 179th BBS, April 2012, lot 453. VF 800 Paduan

208. CLAUDIUS I, PADUAN SESTERTIUS; 41-54 AD, ca. 14th cent. AD, Sestertius, 19.64g. Klawans, Imitations and Inventions p. 40, 2 (same dies). Obv: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P Head laureate r. Rx: NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMAN IMP S - C Triumphal arch surmounted by equestrian statue of Claudius’ father between two trophies. Ex Rosenblum, 1988; Ex HJB 185th BBS, July 2013, lot 273. F 350 209. NERO; 54-68 AD, Rome, ca. 65-6 AD, Sestertius, 22.07g. BM-158, Paris-371, RIC-264, C-145/6 (4 Fr.). Obv: [NERO] CLAVD CAESAR AVG - GER P M TR [P IMP P P] Bust laureate r, possibly with [fold of aegis] on front shoulder. Rx: PACE P R TE[RRA MARIQ P]ARTA IANVM CLVSIT S - C Temple of the Twin Janus (Ianus Geminus) near the Roman Forum, closed double doors at r, latticed window on side wall. Ex CNG 35, 20 September 1995, lot 741. Unusual with the legend break above Nero’s portrait. The mint might also have been Lugdunum, if there was originally a globe below Nero’s neck. The reverse legend forms a complete sentence: “Since peace has been established for the Roman people on land and sea, he closed the temple of Janus.” The legend first appears on aurei in 64 AD, so the closure of the temple apparently took place immediately after Corbulo’s settlement with the Parthians in the preceding year, 63 AD. Ex HJB 211th BBS, April 2020, lot 375. EF 1650

210. NERO; 54-68 AD, Lugdunum, ca. 66-8 AD, Sestertius, 25.31g. RIC-500, BM333, C-309 (12 Fr.), Paris-Pl. XXXVIII, 139-140. Obv: IMP NERO CAESAR AVG PONT MAX TR POT P P Head laureate l., globe below tip of neck. Rx: S - C View of triumphal arch, surmounted by group of statuary with Nero in facing quadriga between standing figures of Victory and Pax, showing front adorned with bas-reliefs of small figures and side decorated with large figure of Mars standing on pedestal. Ex HJB 201st BBS, July 2017, lot 289. Acquired from Atlantis in 2005. EF 1400

Nero’s Market

211. NERO; 54-68 AD, Lugdunum, ca. 64-6 AD, Dupondius, 13.74g. BM-335 var., Paris-86, C-129 (6 Fr.), RIC-400. Obv: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P Head laureate l., globe at tip of neck. Rx: MAC-AVG across, S C in ex. Nero’s market: Two-storied central tholus with steps leading to first story, statue within, and conical roof; two sides of the two-storied colonnade which surrounded the tholus. From the same dies as Sternberg, Nov. 1980, lot 292. Detailed and elegant style on both sides. According to Richardson, New Topographical Dictionary of Ancient Rome, p. 240, the central tholus in Roman markets was generally used for the sale of fish. Ex HJB 131st BBS, April 2018, Lot 489. This is an exceptional example, showing a wonderfully complete image of Nero’s market. EF 2100 212. VITELLIUS; 69 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 21.79g. C-65, BM-54, RIC-139, BN107. Obv: A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP AVG P M TR P Bust laureate and draped r. Rx: PAX AVGVSTI S C Pax standing l. holding branch and cornucopia. Ex VIA 5, 9 December 2024, lot 77. Very scarce. Excellent portrait; wreath possibly strengthened after minting. aEF 2650

213. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, ca.114-116 AD, Sestertius, 26.10g. RIC-658. Obv: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P’ with laureate head of Trajan facing right. Rx: IMPERATOR VIIII S C, depicts Trajan seated right on a raised platform between two officers, addressing five advancing soldiers with standards. VF 750 214. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, ca. 115 AD, Sestertius, 26.27g. RIC-657, C-178. Obv: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V[I] P P Bust laureate, draped right, seen from side. Rx: IMPERATOR VII[II] / S C in exergue, The army saluting Trajan “imperator” for the ninth time; Trajan sits right on platform, extending right hand and attended by two standing officers, while a lictor shouldering fasces stands right before platform; the army is represented by (a) three soldiers standing left, all wearing helmets and holding shields, the first two raising their right arms to acclaim Trajan and the third holding a horse by the bridle and (b) the heads and standards of three standard-bearers, unhelmeted, visible in a second row above the heads of the soldiers and the horse in the front row. From the same dies as Gorny & Mosch 142, 10 October 2005, lot 2494-5. After major victories, the army saluted the emperor “imperator” (“commander”), entitling him to celebrate a triumph in Rome if the Senate decreed one. This sestertius of Trajan, a similar sestertius with IMPERATOR VIII, and a similar aureus with IMPERATOR VII, are the only Roman coins to depict such a salutation, commemorating in this case the first three victories of Trajan’s Parthian war. Ex Gemini X, 13 January 2013, lot 567. EF / gVF 1850 215. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Rome, ca. 100-1 AD, As, 10.21g. BM-753, C-640, RIC434. Obv: IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M, Bust laureate r, fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: TR POT COS IIII P P, S C, Victory flying l holding shield inscribed SPQR. Ex Ponterio Sale, CICF 2004, lot 1431; Ex HJB 185th BBS, July 2013, lot 276. EF 350 216. MARCUS AURELIUS AS CAESAR; 139-161 AD, Rome, ca. 154 AD, Sestertius, 25.83g. BM-1959 note, RIC-1315 note, C-668. Obv: AVRELIVS CAES ANTON AVG PII FIL Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: TR POT VIII - COS II S C Minerva std r. holding vertical spear and shield, resting on ground. Ex Münzen und Medaillen Deutschland 48, 24 May 2019, lot 1379. BMC and RIC cite this bust variant from L. Hamburger, 19 October 1925, lot 1058, a coin from different dies than ours. Ex HJB 214th BBS, March 2021, lot 314. Wonderful intermediate portrait. EF 1350

217. CRISPINA; Rome, Dupondius or As, 13.32g. RIC-680, BM-433, C-24. Obv: CRISPINA AVGVSTA Bust draped r. Rx: IVNO S - C Juno, veiled, standing l. holding patera and scepter, peacock at feet. Ex Naumann 109, 17 October 2021, lot 289. EF 500 Medallic Sestertius; Minted by Senate?

218. JULIA DOMNA; Rome, c. 206 AD, Medallic Sestertius, 37.22g. BMC-p. 308, *; citing C-118 (Paris, 40 Fr.). Obv: IVLIA - AVGVSTA, Bust laureate r. Rx: MATER AVGG on l. and above, S C in exergue, Cybele seated l. wearing crown of towers, holding branch and resting l. elbow on drum, on car drawn l. by four lions. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Berk 195, 29 Oct. 2015, lot 530. Another rare middleperiod sestertius of Julia Domna, apparently only the third known specimen of this type, the other two being in Paris and Florence. Because of its heavy weight, about ten to fifteen grams heavier than usual, our example may be classified as a medallic sestertius. The Florence specimen, which is from the same dies as ours, weighs only 21.78g. This is an extremely magnificent coin; beautifully struck on a broad flan. Only the third specimen recorded. This coin may have actually been minted by the Senate, as it is a medallion-weight coin with the symbol “SC”. Choice EF / EF 9500

Vesta Reverse

219. JULIA DOMNA; Rome, 215 AD, Sestertius, 30.22g. BMC-p. 471, *, citing C-233 (Paris, 40 Fr.). Obv: IVLIA PIA - FELIX AVG, Bust draped r., wearing stephane. Rx: VES - TA on l. and r., Four Vestals, accompanied by two children, sacrificing in front of round temple of Vesta. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex MunzZentrum 64, 1988, Meyer-Colensis 3, lot 396; acquired from Button, Frankfurt, 1951. Rare. Slight planchet irregularity at 7 o’ clock. This is a very rare and highly desirable type. Choice EF 5750

220. HERENNIA ETRUSCILLA; Rome, Sestertius, 19.19g. C-22, RIC-136b. Obv: HERENNIA ETRVSCILLA AVG Bust draped r. wearing stephane, earlier hairdo without waves. Rx: PVDICITIA AVG Pudicitia seated l. drawing out veil and holding scepter, S C in uncommonly small letters in exergue. Ex CNG E522, 24

August 2022, lot 530. aEF

450

221. MAXIMINUS I THRAX; 235-238 AD, Rome, ca. 236 AD, Sestertius, 19.44g. RIC-78, C-13. Obv: MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM, Laur, dr and cuir bust r. Rx: FIDES MILITVM, S-C across Fides stg facing, head l, holding two signa. aEF 300 222. BALBINUS; 238 AD, Rome, ca. 238 AD, Sestertius, 15.78g. RIC-25, BM-40, C-29. Obv: IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, Bust laur, dr, and cuir r. Rx: VICTORIA AVGG, stg r, head l, holding wreath and palm; S-C across. VF 1250

223. IMITATION POSTUMUS; 260-268 AD, ca. 260-8 AD, Antoninianus, 4.05g. Cf. RIC-85. Obv: IMP [C POSTVMV]S F AVG, Rad, dr and cuir bust r. Rx: SALVS AVG, stg facing, head l, holding rudder and feeding serpent rising from altar to l. VF 200

224. VICTORINUS; 268-270 AD, Treveri, ca. 271 AD, Antoninianus, 2.96g. RIC-71. Obv: IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG, Rad and dr bust r. Rx: SALVS AVG, stg facing, head l, holding long vertical scepter and patera, feeding serpent rising from altar. EF 100

225. VICTORINUS; 268-270 AD, Treveri, ca. 270 AD, Antoninianus, 4.99g. RIC118, C-79. Obv: IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PAX AVG, Pax standing facing, head l, holding branch and transverse scepter; V - star across fields. Exceptionally heavy example, almost five grams, with an unusually finely engraved and well-struck reverse. MS 300

226. VICTORINUS; 268-270 AD, Southern Mint, ca. 271 AD, Antoninianus, 2.95g. RIC-V.2 61. Obv: IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG, Rad and cuir bust r. Rx: PROVIDENTIA AVG, stg facing, head l, holding baton and cornucopia; globe to l at feet. MS 135

227. VICTORINUS; 268-270 AD, Southern Mint, ca. 271 AD, Antoninianus, 3.00g. RIC-67. Obv: IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG, Rad and cuir bust r. Rx: SALVS AVG, stg r, feeding serpent in her arms. MS 135

228. CLAUDIUS II, DIVUS; Died 270 AD, Mediolanum, ca. 270-1 AD, Antoninianus, 2.98g. RIC-264. Obv: DIVO CLAVDIO GOTHICO, Rad head r. Rx: CONSECRATIO, Lighted altar; T in ex. MS 75

229. TETRICUS I; 270-273 AD, Treveri, ca. 271-3 AD, Antoninianus, 3.00g. RIC57, C-18. Obv: IMP TETRICVS PF AVG, Rad, dr, cuir bust r. Rx: COMES AVG, Victory stg l, holding wreath and palm. MS 100 230. TETRICUS I; 270-273 AD, Treveri, ca. 271-4 AD, Antoninianus, 2.72g. RIC80. Obv: IMP TETRICVS P F AVG, Rad and cuir bust r. Rx: HILARITAS AVGG, stg l with branch and cornucopia. MS 125 231. TETRICUS I; 270-273 AD, Treveri, ca. 272-3 AD, Antoninianus, 2.45g. RIC88. Obv: IMP TETRICVS P F AVG, Rad and cuir bust r. Rx: LAETITIA AVGG, stg facing, head l, holding wreath and anchor. MS 100

232. TETRICUS I; 270-273 AD, Treveri, ca. 270-2 AD, Antoninianus, 1.87g. RIC136, C-170. Obv: IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG, Rad dr bust r. Rx: SPES PVBLICA, advancing l holding flower and raising hem of skirt. MS 150

233. TETRICUS II AS CAESAR; 270-273 AD, Southern Mint, ca. 271-4 AD, Antoninianus, 1.79g. RIC-V.I 224. Obv: C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES, Rad and dr bust r. Rx: COMES AVG, Victory stg to l, holding wreath and palm. MS 125 234. TETRICUS II AS CAESAR; 270-273 AD, Southern Mint, ca. 273 AD, Antoninianus, 2.84g. RIC-V.2 270. Obv: C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES, Rad and dr bust r. Rx: SPES AVGG, walking l, holding flower and raising skirt. MS 125 235. TETRICUS II AS CAESAR; 270-273 AD, Southern Mint, ca. 270-3 AD, Antoninianus, 2.14g. RIC-V.2 259. Obv: C P E TETRICVS CAES, Rad, dr bust r. Rx: PIETAS AVGVSTOR, Sacrificial implements: sprinkler, simpulum, fluted jug with handle r, knife and lituus. MS 135 236. TETRICUS II AS CAESAR; 270-273 AD, Treveri, ca. 272-3 AD, Antoninianus, 2.46g. RIC-759, Elmer-769. Obv: C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES, Rad and dr bust r. Rx: SPES PVBLICA advancing l, holding flower and raising her skirt. MS 150 237. CONSTANTINE I; 307-337 AD, Arelate, ca. 325-6 AD, Follis, 2.85g. RIC-291. Obv: CONSTANTINVS AVG, Laur head r. Rx: VIRTVS AVGG, Camp gate, with open doors, four turrets; star above; PA (crescent) RL in ex. Ex Prof. David MacDonald collection. MS 100

238. HERACLIUS; 610-641 AD. Constantinople, ca. 632-5 AD, Hexagram, 6.51g. MIB-134, DO-61. Obv: ∂ N ҺЄRACLIЧS ЄT ҺЄRA CONS, Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine std facing on double throne, both holding globus cruciger; cross above. Rx: ∂ЄЧS A∂IYTA ROMANIS, Cross potent on globe on three steps. F 250

239. DIOCLETIAN AS SENIOR AUGUSTUS; After abdiction in 305 AD, Ticinum, 305-6 AD, Follis, 10.29g. RIC-57a (C). Obv: D N DIOCLETIANO FELICISSIMO SEN AVG Laureate bust r, seen from front, wearing robe and holding branch and roll. Rx: PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG, stg r, raising r hand, facing Quies stg l, holding branch and scepter; P T in ex, pellet in r field. Ex HJB 211th BBS, April 2020, lot 288. Virtually MS 500 240. GALERIUS AS CAESAR; 293-305 AD, Alexandria, ca. 294 AD, Follis, 10.30g. RIC-15b. Obv: GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES, Laur head r. Rx: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Genius stg l, modius on head, holding patera, from which liquor flows, and cornucopia; A in r field, ALE in ex. MS 235

241. GALERIA VALERIA; Cyzicus, 308 AD, Follis, 6.10g. RIC-38 (R). Obv: GAL VALERIA AVG, diad and dr bust r. Rx: VENERI VICTRICI, stg l holding globe in r hand, officina mark in ex. MS 225

242. CONSTANTINE I AS CAESAR; 306-307 AD, Aquileia, ca. 307 AD, Reduced Follis, 5.79g. RIC-117 (S), C-80 (Copenhagen, 2 Fr.). Obv: CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES Head laureate r. Rx: CONSERV - VRB SVAE Roma seated within six-columned temple, wreath in pediment, AQΓ in ex. Ex HJB 205th BBS, August

2018, lot 274. Ex Knobloch List 31, October 1967. MS 400 243. CONSTANTINE I; 307-337 AD, Trier, ca. 307-8 AD, Follis, 7.69g. RIC772a. Obv: IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, Bust laur, cuir r, seen from front. Rx: MARTI PATRI CONSERVATORI Mars helmeted but otherwise nude, stg r holding spear and shield, PTR in ex, S - A across field. Ex Freeman & Sear, early 2000s; Ex HJB 206th BBS, October 2018, lot 319. MS 275 244. CONSTANTINE I AS CAESAR; 306-307 AD, Aquileia, ca. 307 AD, Follis, 6.88g. RIC-117 (S). Obv: CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES Head laureate r. Rx: CONSERV - VRB SVAE Roma seated l in temple holding globe and scepter, wreath in pediment, AQΓ in exergue. Ex HJB 203rd BBS, December 2017, lot 285. Ex VAuctions 221, 5 February 2009, lot 140 (hammer $137). EF 200 245. CONSTANTINE I; 307-337 AD, Antioch, ca. 327-8 AD, Reduced Follis, 3.24g. RIC-78. Obv: CONSTAN - TINVS AVG, Head r wearing diadem of alternating plaques and pairs of laurel leaves. Rx: PROVIDEN - TIAE AVGG, Camp gate with two turrets, star above, SMANTΓ in ex. MS 175 246. FAUSTA; Siscia, ca. 326 AD, Follis, 2.62g. RIC-205. Obv: FLAV MAX FAVSTA AVG, Dr bust r. Rx: SPES REI P-VBLICAE, Fausta, veiled, stg facing, head l, holding two children in her arms; ΔSIS in ex. MS 200 247. CONSTANTINE II; 337-340 AD, Alexandria, ca. 345-7 AD, Centenionalis, 5.00g. RIC-55. Obv: D N CONSTN-TIVS P F AVG, Rosette-diad, dr, and cuir bust l, globe in r hand. Rx: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Emperor stg facing, bare head l, wearing military dress, standard in r hand, l resting on grounded shield; two captives with bound hands and peaked caps kneeling to l, ALEΛ in ex. Virtually MS 300

248. MAGNENTIUS; 350-353 AD, Treveri, ca. 352 AD, Centenionalis, 5.28g. RICVIII 312, S-18825. Obv: DN MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, Bare-headed, dr, and cuir bust r; A behind. Rx: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES Two Victories stg facing each other, holding wreath inscribed VOT/ V/ MVLT/ X; [TRS] in ex. EF 120

249. EUGENIUS; 392-394 AD, Aquileia, AE 4, 1.55g. C-5 (Wiczay, 40fr.), officina S=2, RIC-59 (Rare in BM). Obv: D N EVGENIVS P F AVG Bust right, Rx: SPES ROMANORVM AQS Victory advancing left. Ex HJB 108th Buy or Bid Sale, April 1999, lot 682. This is an exceptional coin for this size, with a full name and full portrait. EF 550

250. CONSTANTINE VII AND ROMANUS I; Constantinople, c. 931-44 AD, Follis, 5.03g. S-1760, Berk-929. Obv: + RωmAh bASILEVS Rωm, Crowned bust of Romanus I facing, holding labarum scepter and globus cruciger. Rx: + RωmA/h EҺ ΘEω bA/SILEVS Rω/mAIωh in four lines. EF 450

251. ALEXIUS III; Tetarteron, 1.92g. S-2014, BM-38. Obv: Virgin Mary standing three-quarter r., orans; manus Dei to upper r. Rx: Alexius standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger. aEF 325 GREEK BRONZE

252. NORTHWEST GAUL, CARNUTES; ca. 100-50 BC, AE 16, 3.50g. De La Tour-6117. Obv: Male head r. with distinctive “Kashmiri”-style locks of hair. Rx: Eagle standing front, wings spread, head r., wheel with four spokes l. of head. Ex HJB 214th BBS, December 2020, lot 110. Ex CNG 49, 17 March 1999, lot 8. EF 400

253. NORTHWEST GAUL, AULERCI EBUROVICES; ca. 50-30 BC, AE 15, 2.18g. Depeyrot, NCV, 163. Obv: Diademed male head r. Rx: Celticized boar standing l, T in exergue, ornaments around. Ex HJB 214th BBS, December 2020, lot 109. Ex Berk 167, 3 December 2009, lot 390. Ex CNG 76/1, 12 September 2007, lot 25. Ex Elsen 69, 16 March 2002, lot 15. EF 300

254. CELTIC GAUL, THE REMI; ca. 2nd-1st Cent. BC, AE 20, 4.59g. De La Tour8124. Obv: Warrior advancing r. Rx: Animal devouring prey. Ex HJB 205th BBS, August 2018, lot 303. Bold F 145

255. GAUL, SEQUANI; ca. 1st cent. BC, Unit, 3.38g. BM-348. Obv: Stylized head l. Rx: Horse galloping l. TOG above. Ex HJB 214th BBS, December 2020, lot 111. Ex Pegasi A25, November 2011, lot 9. EF 300 256. ; ca. 210-150 BC, Quincunx, 5.68g. SNG ANS-820, Lindgren-II 251 (this coin). Obv: Laur bust of Aphrodite r, scepter over shoulder. Rx: ORRA, Eros walking r playing cithara; five pellets l. EF 200

257. DANUBIAN DISTRICT, ISTRUS; ca. 250-200 BC, AE 20, 4.47g. BMC-262. Obv: Laur head of Apollo to r. Rx: Sea-eagle to l, clutching dolphin in its talons; IΣTPIH above, A below. EF 400

258. SPAIN, OBULCO; Late 2nd century BC, AE 29, 19.73g. Obv: Female head r. Rx: L•AEMILIA / M•IVNI in two lines between plow and grain ear. Ex Leu Web 34, 5 July 2025, lot 25. Ex Solidus 13, 25 March 2017, lot 22. Ex Naumann 9, 3 November 2013, lot 1. EF 600

259. CALABRIA, BRUNDISIUM; ca. 200-89 BC, Semis, 7.00g. HN Italy-749, HGC-I 699, Lindgren-II 245 (this coin). Obv: Laur head of Poseidon to r; wreathbearing Nike above trident behind; S (mark of value) below. Rx: Phalanthos astride dolphin to l, holding Nike and kithara; S to r, BRVN below. EF 300 260. CAMPANIA, NEAPOLIS; ca. 275-250 BC, AE 22, 5.41g. SNG ANS-486, HN Italy-589. Obv: ΝΕΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ, Laur head of Apollo l. Rx: Man-faced bull advancing r; above, flying Nike r, holding wreath. EF 300 261. CAMPANIA, NEAPOLIS; ca. 317-270 BC, AE 15, 5.15g. SNG ANS-511. Obv: Laureate male head to l. Rx: Tripod; ΝΕΟΠΟ-ΛΙTΩΝ to r and l. EF 175 262. CAMPANIA, SUESSA AURUNCA; ca. 280-268 BC, AE 21, 6.37g. LindgrenII 205 (this coin), SNG ANS-603, HN Italy-448. Obv: ΠROBOM, Head of Hermes to l, wearing winged petasos. Rx: SVESANO, Herakles stg slightly r, strangling the Nemean lion; between legs, club. EF 250 263. LUCANIA, THURIUM; ca. 350-300 BC, AE 28, 27.80g. Lindgren-II 305 (this

coin), SNG ANS-1183. Obv: Head of Athena to r, wearing helmet adorned with Skylla hurling stone and griffin springing r. Rx: ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ, Bull butting r; in ex, MY above kerykeion. VF 350

264. LUCANIA, THURIUM; ca. 280-213 BC, AE 14, 1.29g. SNG ANS-1200, HN Italy-1929. Rx: Laureate head of Apollo l; monogram off flan. Rx: Cornucopia, ΣΩ to left, ΦI and ΘOY to right. EF 225

265. LUCANIA, METAPONTUM; 350-320 BC, Obol, 8.26g. SNG ANS-554, BM165. Obv: Head of Demeter r, wearing barley wreath. Rx: ΟΒΟΛΟΣ, Barley ear; poppy-head to r. aEF 200

266. LUCANIA, METAPONTUM; ca. 300-250 BC, AE 14, 2.09g. SNG ANS-578, Lindgren-III 14 (this coin), HN Italy-1676. Obv: Jugate dr busts of the Dioscuri r, wearing laur pilei. Rx: Three ears of barley forming triskeles; below, eight-rayed star. aEF

250

267. LUCANIA, METAPONTUM; ca. 300-200 BC, AE 12, 1.48g. HN Italy-1687, Cf. SNG ANS-523. Obv: Head of Apollo Carneius l. Rx: Ear of barley with stalk and leaf, crossed torch to r. EF 300

268. LUCANIA, METAPONTUM; ca. 250-200 BC, AE 13, 3.08g. HN Italy-1695, SNG ANS-556. Obv: Wreathed head of Demeter r, wearing earring and necklace. Rx: META, Barley ear with leaf to r. EF

300

269. LUCANIA, METAPONTUM; ca. 225-200 BC, AE 14, 3.21g. HN Italy-1705, SNG ANS-563v. Obv: Athena Alkidemos l, brandishing thunderbolt and carrying shield. Rx: Owl stg r, wings closed, on stalk of barley-ear. EF

150

270. LUCANIA, PAESTUM; ca. 289-268 BC, Quadrans, 3.60g. SNG ANS-755, S-633. Obv: Head of Ceres to r, wearing corn-wreath, two pellets behind. Rx: ΠAIS, Forepart of boar to r, two pellets below. EF 285

271. LUCANIA, PAESTUM; ca. 218-201 BC, Sextans, 3.85g. Lindgren-II 292 (this coin), HN Italy-1211. Obv: Wreathed head of Ceres r; two pellets behind. Rx: Boar running r; Q and monogram below. VF 185

272. LUCANIA, PAESTUM; ca. 218-201 AD, Sextans, 3.30g. SNG ANS-750, HGC-I 1202. Obv: Wreathed head of Ceres to r. Rx: ΠAIS, Forepart of boar charging to r; PAIS above, two pellets (mark of value) below. F 175

273. LUCANIA, PAESTUM; ca. 90-44 BC, Semis, 3.15g. SNG ANS-790, HN Italy-1250, Lindgren-II 298 (this coin). Obv: PAE, Helmeted and dr male bust r; S (mark of value) to l. Rx: Clasped right hands; L FAD above, L SA below. VF 150

274. SICILY, HIMERA; ca. 408-400 BC, Reduced Tetras, 1.25g. Calciati-37, KraayMorkholm Essays, p. 33, pl. VII, 4. Obv: Head of nymph facing front and slightly l. Rx: Scallop shell. E HJB 215th BBS, March 2021, lot 287. Ex CNG 67, 22 September 2004, lot 261. Ex Tony Hardy Collection. EF 325

275. SICILY, HIERON II, C. 275-215 BC; AE 28, 20.42g. Calciati-195 (Ds 37/ Rl 33). Obv: Young diademed head of Hieron l., club behind. Rx: Horseman r., wearing cuirass, helmet and chlamys, holding long spear in his r. hand; TI below. Ex Stack’s Bowers August 2023, 14 August 2023, lot 53021; said to be from an Old Brooklyn Collection. Formerly NGC encapsulated 6626782-006; 5/5 strike, 4/5 surface. EF 1950

276. ZEUGITANIA, CARTHAGE; Sicilian Mint, Late 4th-early 3rd cent. BC, AE 16, 2.80g. SNG Cop-107. Obv: Palm Tree. Rx: Pegasus flying l. Ex HJB 214th BBS, December 2020, lot 129. EF 225

277. SELEUCIS AND PIERIA, LARISSA; ca. 325-275 BC, Chalkous, 2.30g. HGC-4 535, BCD-391.1. Obv: Wreathed head of the nymph Larissa r. Rx: ΛΑΡIΣ / AIΩN, Horse stg l, preparing to lie down. EF 250

278. SELEUCID, ANTIOCHUS I; ca. 281-261 BC, AE 13, 2.71g. Sear-6883, SC315a. Obv: Facing bust of Athena in triple-crested helmet. Rx: BAΣIΛEΩΣ on r, ANTIOXOY on l, Nike standing l holding wreath and palm, monogram in l. field. Ex HJB 185th BBS, July 2013, lot 251. Ex Robert Effler Collection. VF 200

279. PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY III, 246-222 BC; Alexandria, Drachm 42, 67.61g. CPE-B395, Svoronos-964, SNG Cop-171-2. Obv: Diademed head of Zeus Ammon r. Rx: Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt, wings closed; cornucopia bound with royal diadem to l., monogram between legs. EF 1000 280. INDIA, POST-MAURYAN; ca. 185-168 BC, Taxila, 10.61g. HGC-12 771, M-537. Obv: Elephant stg r. Rx: Lion stg r within incuse square. Ex Prof. David MacDonald collection. VF 175

281. BACTRIA, PANTALEON; ca. 185-180 BC, AE, 10.80g. Bopearachchi6A, HGC-12 105. Obv: ‘Rajane Pamtalevasa’ in Kharosthi, Laksmi advancing to l, holding lotus flower. Rx: Lion or panther stg r; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ above, ΠΑΝΤΑΛΕΟΝΤΟΣ below. Ex Prof. David MacDonald collection. VF 175

282. BACTRIA, ANTIMACHUS; ca. 180-165 BC, Unit, 9.40g. Bopearachchi-6A. Obv: Elephant advancing l with trunk raised. Rx: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIMAXOY, thunderbolt. Ex Prof. David MacDonald collection. Bold F 150

283. BACTRIA, APOLLODOTOS I; ca. 174-165 BC, Unit, 8.19g. Bopearachchi6E, SNG ANS-355. Obv: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΠΟΛΛΟΔΟΤΟΥ / ΣΟΤΗΡΟΣ, Apollo stg facing, holding bow and arrow. Rx: Tripod; K monogram to r. Ex Prof. David MacDonald collection. VF 150

JUDAEAN

284. JUDAEA, ALEXANDER JANNAEUS; 104-76 BC, ca. 103-76 BC, Prutah, 4.08g. Hendin-476. Obv: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY, Seleukid anchor within circular inner border. Rx: Blundered imitation of Paleo-Hebrew legend within dotted border. F 250

285. JUDAEA, HEROD I THE GREAT; 40-4 BC, Prutah, 1.36g. Hendin-6219. Obv: Anchor, Greek inscription “Of King Herod” around. Rx: Double cornucopia, filleted, with caduceus between the horns, dots above. aEF 90

286. JUDAEA, ALEXANDER JANNAEUS; 104-76 BC, ca. 104-76 BC, Prutah, 2.19g. Hendin-6184. Obv: ‘Yehonatan the King,’ Rose. Rx: BAΣIΛEΩΣ

AΛEΞANΔPOY, Inverted anchor within circle. EF 250

287. JUDAEA, ALEXANDER JANNAEUS; 104-76 BC, ca. 104-76 BC, Prutah, 1.77g. Hendin-6184. Obv: ‘Yehonatan the King,’ Rose. Rx: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY, Inverted anchor within circle. EF 250

288. JUDAEA, HEROD I THE GREAT; 40-4 BC, ca. 40-4 BC, Prutah, 2.13g. Hendin-1172, Sofaer Coll.-15. Obv: HPΩΔOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ, Aphlaston upright, date LΓ to l, TP monogram to r. Rx: Palm branch with fillet. Rare: only three obverse and one reverse dies attested by Menorah Coin Project up to 2010. Ex Gemini XIV, April 2018, lot 279. EF 600

289. JUDAEA, HEROD I THE GREAT; 40-4 BC, ca. 40-4 BC, 2 Prutot, 3.27g. Hendin-1178a. Obv: BACIΛEΩC HPΩΔOY, Cross within open diadem. Rx: Tripod table flanked by palm branches. Ec HJB 213th BBS, September 2020, lot 194. VF 225

290. HEROD ARCHELAUS; 4 BC-6 AD, ca. 4-6 BC, Prutah, 1.12g. Hendin-6228. Obv: HPѠ, Prow of galley. Rx: ΕΘΝ within wreath. Ex HJB 119th BBS, February 2001, lot 542. VF 150

291. JUDAEA, PONTIUS PILATE; ca. 29/30 AD, Prutah, 1.32g. Hendin-6370. Obv: TIBERIOC KAICAPOC LIϚ, Simpulum. Rx: IOYΛIA KAICAPOC, Three bound ears of grain. EF 250

292. JUDAEA, PONTIUS PILATE; ca. 29/30 AD, Prutah, 1.61g. Hendin-6370. Obv: TIBERIOC KAICAPOC LIϚ, Simpulum. Rx: IOYΛIA KAICAPOC, Three bound ears of grain. EF 250

293. JUDAEA, PONTIUS PILATE; yr. 17=30/31 AD, Prutah, 2.18g. Hendin-6371. Obv: LIZ within wreath. Rx: TIBEPIOC KAICAPOC, Lituus. EF 250

294. JUDAEA, PONTIUS PILATE; yr. 17=30/31 AD, Prutah, 1.77g. Hendin-6371. Obv: LIZ within wreath. Rx: TIBEPIOC KAICAPOC, Lituus. EF 250

295. JUDEA, PONTIUS PILATE; 26-36 AD. Jerusalem, Judaea, ca. 30/31 AD, Prutah, 1.91g. Hendin-6371. Obv: TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC, Lituus. Rx: LIZ (date) within wreath. VF 250 Rare Engraver’s Error

296. JUDAEA, PONTIUS PILATE; yr. 17=30/31 AD, Prutah, 1.54g. Hendin6371b. Obv: HZ within wreath. Rx: TIBEPIOC KAICAPOC, Lituus. Engraver’s error: L and I engraved together to appear as an H in the date LIZ. VF / EF 450

297. JUDEA, VALERIUS GRATUS; 15-26 AD, Jerusalem, Judaea, ca. 18/9 AD, Prutah, 1.67g. Hendin-6368, RPC-I 4965. Obv: TIB KAICAP in three lines within wreath. Rx: Palm; IOY-ΛIA L Є (date) in two lines across fields. EF 200

298. JUDAEA, BAR KOCHBA REVOLT; Year 3 = 134/5 AD, Middle Bronze, 12.23g. Hendin-6464. Obv.Seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. Rx. Vine leaf on tendril. EF 750 299. UMMAYAD, JERUSALEM; ca. 675-750 AD, Fals, 2.18g. Album-163. Obv: Menorah. Rx: “Mohammad is the Prophet of Allah” legend. VF 250

300. ISLAMIC, UMAYYAD; Jerusalem mint, ca. 675-750 AD, Fals, 3.10g. Obv: Seven-branched Menorah on flat base. Rx: Arabic inscription, “Mohammad is the Prophet of Allah”. Cf. Hendin-6th ed, pp.188-9. The seven-branched menorah is a rare variety, possibly struck earlier in the series. F 250 IMPERATORIAL BRONZE

Cleopatra VII

301. PTOLEMAIC, CLEOPATRA VII, 51-30 BC; Alexandria, after 47 BC, Diobol/80 drachms, 19.32g. SNG Cop-419-21, Sv-1871, CPE-B825. Obv: Diademed and draped bust of Cleopatra r. Rx: Eagle, with closed wings, standing l. on thunderbolt; cornucopia in l. field, Π in r. F 950 ROMAN PROVINCIAL BRONZE

Labyrinth

302. AUGUSTUS AND AGRIPPA; Cnossus, Crete, ca. 27 BC-14 AD, AE 17, 5.60g. RPC-I 976, Sv-34. Obv. ΚΙΝC ΕΧ ΔΔ, Bare head of Agrippa r; labyrinth in l field. Rx: Μ ΑΙΜΙΛΙΟΣ Τ ΦΟΥΦΙΟΣ ΙΙ VΙΡ, Bare head of Augustus r. Ex Prof. David MacDonald Collection. This small, worn coin still clearly shows the labyrinth of Cnossos in the left field. F 500

303. LIVIA; Corinth, Corinthia, L. Arrius Peregrinus & L. Furius Labeo, 32/3 AD, AE 19, 8.48g. RPC-1159, BCD-384, Amandry Duovirs Corinthiens pl. XX-XXI. Obv: Bust of Livia as Salus l. Rx: Six-columned temple of the Julian family, [GENT IVLI] in architrave. Purchased from Serafini, 11/10/1938; Ex HJB 161st BBS, August 2008, lot 546. VF 250

304. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Thessalonica, Macedonia, ca. 27 BC-14 AD, AE 22, 8.50g. RPC-I 1557, BMC-70. Obv: ΚΑΙΣΑΡ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ, Bare head to r. Rx: ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΚΕΩΝ in two lines within wreath. Ex Prof. David MacDonald collection. aEF 250

305. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Cyzicus, Mysia, ca. 27 BC-14 AD, AE 17, 3.91g. RPC-I 2244, BMC-210. Obv: Bare head to r. Rx: Torch within wreath; ΚΥ-ΖΙ in two lines across fields. Ex Prof. David MacDonald collection. VF 125

306. AUGUSTUS, GAIUS AND LUCIUS; Corinth, Corinthia, ca. 2-1 BC, AE 21, 6.79g. RPC-I 1136, BMC-505. Obv: CAESAR CORINTHI, Bare head of Augustus r. Rx: C SERVILIO C F PRIMO M ANTONIO HIPPARCHO IIVIR, C L betweem bare heads, face to face, of Gaius and Lucius. Ex Prof. David MacDonald Collection. VF 285

307. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Magnesia ad Meandrum, Ionia, ca. 27 BC-14 AD, AE 17, 3.74g. RPC-2691. Obv: Laur head r, crowned behind by small figure of Nike. Rx: ΕΥΦΗΜΟΣ ΕΥΦΗΜΟΥ ΜΑΓΝΗΤΩΝ, Facing cult statue of Artemis Leukophrys, with two supports. aEF 250

308. AUGUSTUS; 27 BC-14 AD, Berytus, Phoenicia, ca. 12-4 AD, AE 14, 2.48g. RPC-I 4542. Issue of Q. Caecilius Metellus Creticus Silanus, legatus Syriae. Obv: Eagle stg l, with wings spread. Rx: SILANVS P around large AVG. Ex Prof. David

MacDonald collection. VF

100

309. DIVA POPPAEA AND DIVA CLAUDIA; Caesarea Panias, Judea, ca. 65-8 AD, AE 20, 6.03g. RPC-I 4846, Hendin-6300. Obv: DIVA POPPAEA AVG, Distyle temple with female figure std l. Rx: DIVA CLAVD NER F, Hexastyle temple with figure stg l. VF 385

310. NERO; 54-68 AD, Ephesus, Ionia, ca. 65-66 AD, under proconsul M’ Acilius Aviola, Leaded bronze, 24mm, 11.96g. RPC-2626 (7 specimans recorded). Obv: ΝΕΡΩΝ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ, Laureate head r. Rx: ΑΟΥΙΟΛΑ ΑΝΘΥΠΑΤΩ

ΝΕΟΚΟΡΩΝ, ΕΦΕ; three-quarter view of temple. This is the first appearance of the word Neokopos, “temple guardian”, on coins; RPC suggests that the temple shown may be one dedicated to Nero himself by the Ephesians. Ex HJB February 2009. aEF 2650

311. DOMITIAN; 81-96 AD, Laodiceia ad Mare, Seleucis and Pieria, ca. 84/5 AD, AE 25, 10.15g. RPC-II 2029, SNG Cop-341, -2075 (this coin). Obv: ΔΟΜΕΤΙΑΝΩ ΚΑΙϹΑΡΙ ϹΕΒΑϹΤΩ ΓΕΡΜΑΝΙΚΩ, Laur head l. Rx: ΙΟΥΛΕΙΩΝ ΤΩΝ

ΛΑΟΔΙΚΕΩΝ; ΧΑ - ΠΑ across turreted and veiled head of Tyche r. Ex Prof. David MacDonald collection. EF 165

312. DOMITIAN; 81-96 AD, Caesarea Maritima, Judaea, 92 AD, AE 26, 19.28g. RPC-2307 (27 spec.), BM-31, Hendin-6485. Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVGGERM P M TR P XI Bust radiate r., aegis on front shoulder. Rx: IMP XXI COS - XVI CENS P P Palm tree with seven branches and two clusters of dates. Ex Rosenblum 32C, 23 May 2002, lot 42. VF / EF 900

313. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, ca. 98/9 AD, Drachm, 23.70g. Giessen-443. Obv: AVT KAIΣ NEP TPAIAN ΣЄB ΓЄPM, Laur head r. Rx: Nile reclining l on crocodile to r, holding reed and cornucopia from which emerges Genius; Iς above; LB in ex. F / VF 450

314. TRAJAN; 98-117 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, ca. 110./11 AD, Drachm, 29.50g. Giessen-552, Dattari-766. Obv: AVT TPAIAN CEB ΓΕΡΜ ∆AKIK, Laur and dr bust r. Rx: Trajan, holding aquila and laurel-branch, in elephant-drawn quadriga r; L I∆ in ex. VF 950

315. HADRIAN; 117-138 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, ca. 126/7 AD, Drachm, 23.90g. RPC-III 5716, Giessen-990, Milne-1265. Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ ϹΕΒ, Laur dr and cuir bust r. Rx: L ΔΩΔΕΚΑ, Nile reclining l, holding cornucopia and reed; below, crocodile or hippopotamus; above ΙϚ. VF 650

316. ANTONINUS PIUS; 138-161 AD, Philippopolis, Thrace, ca. 138-61 AD, AE 20, 4.47g. RPC-7452, SNG Cop-769. Obv: ΑΥΤ ΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟϹ, Laur head r. Rx: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ, Homonoia stg l, holding patera and cornucopia. aEF 150

Extremely Rare

317. LUCIUS VERUS; 161-169 AD, Philippopolis, Thrace, Quintus Tullius Maximus, magistrate, AE 32, 21.59g. BM-, SNG Cop-, cf RPC-IV.1 Temp-17364 (Marcus). Obv: ΑΥ ΚΑΙ Λ ΑΥΡΗΛΙΟϹ ΟΥΗΡΟϹ Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rx: ΟΜΟΝ AY ΗΓ ΤΟΥΛ ΜΑΞΙΜΟΥ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, each togate, facing each other and clasping hands; Marcus holds scroll. Apparently unpublished for Verus. A single example, cited and illustrated in the temporary RPC listing, is known for Marcus. The apparent small unexplained figure hovering above Marcus’ arm is presumably a scroll. Ex collection of Prof. David MacDonald. This is an exceptional type, in wonderful condition for a colonial, with an exceptional image of the two emperors. aEF / EF 4250 318. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS; 193-211 AD, Laodiceia ad Mare, Seleucis and Pieria, ca. 193-211 AD, AE, 12.65g. SNG Cop-361. Obv: AYT KAI, Laur head r. Rx: IOVΛ / ΛAOΔI / CЄOVH MH / TPOΠOΛ / ЄѠC in five lines within wreath. EF / VF 250

319. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Nicopolis ad Istrum, Moesia Inferior, ca. 20912 AD, AE 17, 3.11g. Varbanov-3263var. Obv: A CEΠT ΓETAC K, Bareheaded, dr and cuir bust r. Rx: VΠ AV ΓAΛΛOV NIKOΠOΛ ΠPOC IC, Eagle stg facing, wings spread, head r, with wreath in beak. EF 225

320. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Caesarea Maritima, Judaea, ca., AE 26, 9.80g. RPCID 69875, SNG ANS-798. Obv: IMP CA MACRINVS, Laur, dr and cuir bust r. Rx: COL PR FL AVG F C CAESA, Emperor veiled, as founder, ploughing r with ox and cow. F 1000

321. ELAGABALUS (218-222 AD); 218-222 AD, Berytus, Phoenicia, ca. 218-22 AD, AE 27, 22.51g. BM-171. Obv: IMP CAES M AVR AN - TONINVS AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: COL IVL AVG FEL BER Four-columned temple, within which Tyche standing facing, crowned by small Victory on column and flanked by two geniuses each holding up a torch; on pediment, group of Poseidon and Beroe between two Victories holding up wreaths; below, steps leading to temple; on either side of steps, a winged genius armed with trident riding on dolphin, and a vase with broad bowl. Ex HJB 214th BBS, February 2021, lot 345. aEF / EF 700

322. GORDIAN III; 238-244 AD, Deultum, Thrace, AE 23.5, 9.43g. Varbanov-2863 (misdescribed). Obv: IMP GORDIA - NVS P[IVS] FEL AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: COL FL P - AC DEVLT Venus/Aphrodite washing her hair: she stands l., head r., wringing out her long wet hair with her r. hand, nude except for drapery covering the lower part of her legs, one end of which also hangs from her r. shoulder while she holds the other end in her l. hand; at her feet is a vase with two large handles so that it could easily be lifted and the water within poured over the body. Sculptural parallels to this type are thought to represent Aphrodite emerging from the sea after her birth and wringing the seawater from her hair, but our coin appears to depict a bathing scene. Dragonov knew only one reverse die of this type in the entire coinage of Deultum, used under Gordian III (pp. 124-5). Our coin is from a new, second, reverse die of the type, also used under Gordian III, but

coupled with a different obverse die of that emperor, Draganov’s Obv. 109, which was known to him from coins with three other reverse types (p. 75). Our coin also reveals a new, older state of that obverse die, with a large cud in the legend before the emperor’s forehead, a fault which does not appear on any of the coins from this obverse die published by Dragonov. Green patination. VF 400

323. TREBONIANUS GALLUS; 251-253 AD, Neapolis, Samaria, AE 25, 11.00g. BM-148, Rosenberger-113, RPC-2124, Sofaer-216. Obv: Laureate, draped bust r. Rx: Mount Gerizim with temple atop main peak and altar atop secondary peak, stairway leads to temple, colonnade below mountain, all supported by facing eagle with spread wings and head l. Ex Heritage 3018 (Shoshana Part 2), 5 September 2012, lot 20449. VF 350

324. TACITUS; 275-276 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Yr 1 = 275/6 AD, Billion Tetradrachm, 6.23g. Cologne-3111, BM-2408. Obv: A K KΛ TAKI - TOC CEB Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r, seen from front. Rx: Eagle standing r, head l, wings folded, wreath in beak, date EToVC upwards on l, A in lower r field. Ex HJB 217th BBS, November 2021, lot 499. EF 125

325. ELYMAIS, ORODES IV; ca. 150-200 AD, Drachm, 2.46g. Van’t Haaff-17.1. Obv: Diad bust l, tuft of hair at back, inverted anchor. Rx: Bust of Artemis l, wearing tiara. Ex Prof. David MacDonald collection. VF 60

326. ELYMAIS, ORODES IV; ca. 100-200 AD, Drachm, 2.48g. Van’t Haaff-Type 17.2.1. Obv: Diad bust of Orodes facing slightly l. Rx: Bust of Artemis l, wearing tiara; inverted anchor with one crossbar to r. Ex Prof. David MacDonald collection. EF 90

327. ELYMAIS, PHRAATES I; ca. 100-150 AD, Drachm, 2.88g. Van’t Haaff-14.4. Obv: Facing bust wearing tiara, pellet-in-crescent above anchor to r. Rx: Diadem; on either side, pellet-in-crescent. Ex Prof. David MacDonald collection. EF 65

328. ELYMAIS, PHRAATES I; ca. 100-150 AD, Drachm, 3.36g. Van’t Haaff-14.6. Obv: Diad bust l, wearing tiara with pellet-in-crescent; to r, pellet-in-crescent above inverted anchor with single crossbar. Rx: BACIΛЄYC ΠPAATHC, Artemis stg r, drawing arrow from quiver and holding bow. Ex Prof. David MacDonald collection. VF 75

329. PARTHIA, PACORUS I; ca. 1st Cent. AD, Tetradrachm, 8.45g. Alram-1190, Mitchiner-1102. Obv: Diad bust r. Rx: Nike stg r, holding wreath and scepter; monograms flanking legs. Overstruck on a bronze of Soter Megas. Ex Prof. David MacDonald collection. aVF 145 Curtis Clay Collection - Lots 330-444

330. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Antoninianus, 2.43g. Cf. RIC 69, Cf. BM-13, M 78.11. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Radiate and draped bust r, seen from behind. Rx: FIDES MILITVM, standing facing, head l, standard in each hand; two standards flanking. Ex Curtis L. Clay collection. Ex Ranch E11, March 2012, lot 467. Antoniniani of Macrinus are scarce, since he only minted them for a month or so before discontinuing the denomination. Virtually MS 650

331.

MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. Sept. 217 AD, Denarius, 3.13g. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP P P, Securitas standing l. leaning on column and holding two scepters. Second scepter under l. arm is an engraver’s error. The Securitas type is unlisted in this issue in BMC and Cohen. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Poinsignon list 41, June 1996, lot 964. Ex collection of Arthur Engel. VF 200

332. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 3.25g. RIC-42 (head r, foot on helmet). Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: FIDES M-I-LITVM, standing l. holding two standards. Another specimen: Kunsta, Munzen 4, 1970, 173. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Lanz eBay 23, Aug. 2014. F 65

333. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. Jan. 218 AD, Denarius, 2.85g. Cf. RIC-47 (Aureus). Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II P P, Macrinus in quadriga l., holding branch and scepter, crowned by Victory standing behind him. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Dorotheum 464, Sept. 1992, lot 308. Probably a modern cast, but in mint style, so attesting a previously unrecorded reverse legend variant of this rare denarius . EF 200

334. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 3.04g. RIC-28var. Obv: IMP C M OPEL IMP MACRINVS AVG, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP II COS PP, Jupiter standing l., holding scepter and thunderbolt. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. EF 285 Exquisite Portrait

335. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 218 AD, Denarius, 3.26g. Cf. BM-70 (bust seen from back). Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust seen from front. Rx: LIBERALITAS AVG, standing l, holding abacus and cornucopia. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Gorny 87, March 1998, lot 669. MS 400

336. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 218 AD, Denarius, 3.15g. Cf. RIC-78. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate, cuirassed, and draped bust with long beard to r, seen from front. Rx: LIBERALITAS AVG standing facing, head l, holding coin-counter and cornucopia. Ex Curtis L. Clay collection. Ex CNG 328, June 2014, lot 561. Scarce type; commemorates first largesse. MS 285

337. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Rome, 198 AD, Sestertius, 23.59g. BM-797, pl. 48.1 (same obv. die); C-190 corr., citing Vienna, 50 francs. Obv: [L SEPT] MIVS - GETA CAES Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: SEVERI PII AVG FIL above, S C in exergue, Sacrificial Implements: lituus, knife, pitcher, ladle, whisk. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Rauch 103, 23 March 2017, lot 441. Very

rare, probably only the fourth known specimen. Geta’s earliest middle-period Severan sestertius. F 1750

338. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 23.08g. Obv: L (or P?)SEPTIMIVS - GETA CAES Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: [SECVIT IMP]ERII around, S - C across field, Securitas seated l., holding [globe] in r. hand and resting l. elbow on arm rest. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex CNG 51, 15 Sept. 1999, Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection, lot 1363. A very rare type on sestertii. F 1500

339. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Rome, 205 AD, Sestertius, 26.06g. BMC-p. 318, citing Cohen-74, who himself cites Vaillant and the Fontana Coll. (1860). Obv: P SEPT GETA - CAES PONT Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: LIBERALITAS - AVGVSTORVM on l. and r., S - C across field, Liberalitas standing l., holding coin counter and cornucopia. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Munz Zentrum Koln 73, Dec. 1991, lot 1492; acquired from Schlessinger, Amsterdam, Jan. 1941. A very rare middle-period sestertius of Geta, possibly even unique. gVF 3500

340. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Rome, 209 AD, Sestertius, 28.07g. Bust type var. of BM-839, pl. 50.8. Obv: P SEPTIMIVS - GETA CAES Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: CONCORDIA AVGVSTORVM around, S C in exergue, Togate Caracalla and Geta standing facing one another, sacrificing from pateras over tripod altar on ground between them. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Obolos E4, 21 Feb. 2016, lot 691; ex R. Schulman 291, 1990, lot 1125; ex Niggeler, Nov. 1967, lot 1409; ex M & M 10, 22 June 1951, lot 70; ex Hall, 1950, part lot 1745; “ex Boyne Sale, lot 151”. aEF 5500

Wonderful Portrait

341. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Rome, 209 AD, Sestertius, 22.56g. Cf. BM839, pl.50.8. Obv: P SEPTIMIVS - GETA CAES Head bare r. Rx: CONCORDIA AVGVSTORVM around, S C in exergue, Caracalla and Geta, both togate and veiled, standing facing one another, sacrificing from pateras over a tripod altar. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex CNG, E277, 11 April 2012, lot 266. One of Geta’s latest middle-period sestertii. From the same dies as the following lot in this sale. EF 4500

342. GETA AS AUGUSTUS; 209-211 AD, Rome, 211 AD, Denarius, 2.65g. BM-70, pl. 55.1. Obv: P SEPT GET[A] PIVS - AVG BRIT Head laureate r. Rx: VOTA PVBLICA around, Togate emperor standing l., extending patera above tripod altar and slain bull at his feet. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. A rare denarius type for Geta in 211 AD; absent from the Reka Devnia hoard. VF 375 343. GETA AS AUGUSTUS; 209-211 AD, Rome, 211 AD, Denarius, 2.96g. BMC-16 note, citing Reka Devnia hoard (1 spec,). Obv: P SEPT GETA - PIVS AVG BRIT Head laureate r. Rx: [T]R P III - COS II P P on l. and r., Persephone standing front, holding lighted torch and pomegranate. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Rare variant with Persephone on reverse facing front rather than looking r. or l; only one specimen in Reka Devnia hoard. EF 400

344. GETA AS AUGUSTUS; 209-211 AD, Rome, 211 AD, Denarius, 3.27g. BMC-16 note, citing Reka Devnia hoard (1 spec.). Obv: [P] SEPT GETA PIVS AVG BRIT Head laureate r. Rx: TR P II - I - COS II P P on l. and r., Persephone standing r., holding lighted torch and pomegranate. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Rauch E11, 23 March 2012, lot 442. Rare variant with Persephone on reverse looking r. rather than l.; only one specimen in Reka Devnia hoard. EF 375 Exquisite Portrait; Second Recorded

345. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Rome, c. 208 AD, Sestertius, 22.46g. BMC-p. 339, *, citing C-19 (Paris, 80 francs). Obv: P SEPTIMIVS - GETA CAES Bareheaded, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: CONCORDIA around, M[ILI]T in exergue, S - C across lower field, Concordia standing l. between six standards, setting hand on one and also holding scepter. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Davisson, Mail Bid Sale 2, Nov. 1993, lot 125. Apparently only the second known specimen of this sestertius, the other, from the same dies, being in the Paris collection. Choice EF 3250

346. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Rome, 211 AD, Sestertius, 25.61g. Cf. BM839, pl. 50.8. Obv: P SEPTIMIVS - GETA CAES Head bare r. Rx: CONCORDIA AVGVSTORVM around, S - C in exergue, Caracalla and Geta, both togate and veiled, standing facing one another, sacrificing from pateras over tripod altar. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Lanz, eBay, 18 Dec. 2016. One of Geta’s latest middle-period sestertii. From the same dies as the preceding lot in this sale. F500

347. GETA AS AUGUSTUS; 209-211 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 27.14g. BM-178, pl. 57.2. Obv: IMP CAES P SEPT - GETA PIVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: CONCORDIAE AVGG around, S C in exergue, Caracalla and Geta in military dress, standing facing one another and clasping r. hands above tripod altar, each crowned by a Victory standing behind him. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Spink America, 12 Sept. 1995, lot 554; ex CNA XVIII, Dec. 1991, lot 786. A rare reverse type. EF 1500

348. GETA AS AUGUSTUS; 209-211 AD, Rome, 210-211 AD, Sestertius, 28.43g. BM-179, p. 392. Obv: [IMP CAES P] SEPT - GETA PIVS AVG Bust laureate r., with fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: VICTORIAE BRITTANNICAE around, S C in exergue, Victory seated r. on cuirass, inscribing shield which she rests on her l. knee. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; acquired from Incitatus, Jan. 2012. From the same obverse die as BM-216, pl. 59.2. Areas of rough surface throughout. VF 1500

349. GETA AS AUGUSTUS; 209-211 AD, Rome, 211 AD, Sestertius, 26.96g. BM-230, pl. 60.1. Obv: P - SEPTIMIVS GETA PIVS AVG BRIT Head laureate r. Rx: AD[V]ENTVS - AVGVST[I] around, S C in exergue, Geta on horseback l., raising r. hand in greeting and holding transverse spear in l., led by helmeted

soldier stepping l., looking back, holding vexillum over his r. shoulder. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex NAC, 2 April 1995, Friedrich Collection of Roman Imperial Sestertii, lot 1701. Apparently only the third known specimen of this sestertius, after BM-230 and an example posted many years ago in a numismatic forum. Areas of planchet defects; Apparently only the third known specimen of this sestertius, after BM-230 and an example posted many years ago in a numismatic forum. VF / F 400

350. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Rome, Dupondius, 9.96g. BMC-p. 320, citing C-181 (Paris). Obv: P SEPT GETA - CAES PONT Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: SECV - RITAS IMPERII around, S C in exergue, Securitas seated r. beside altar, propping head with r. hand and holding transverse scepter with l. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Munz Zentrum 78, Sept. 1994, lot 395. Probably a dupondius (yellow metal) rather than an As (red metal). VF 350

351. GETA AS AUGUSTUS; 209-211 AD, Rome, 210 AD, Dupondius, 13.47g. BMC-p. 403, citing C-135 (Paris). Obv: IMP CAES P SEPT - GE[TA] PIVS AVG Bust radiate r., with fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: PONTIF TR P II COS II around, S C in exergue, Mars standing l., placing helmet atop trophy and holding shield and spear that rest on ground. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Sternberg / Freeman and Sear 28, Oct. 1995, lot 189. EF 650

352. GETA AS AUGUSTUS; 209-211 AD, Rome, 211 AD, Dupondius, 13.65g. Cf. BM-272, pl. 62.7. Obv: P SEPTIMIVS GETA - PIVS AVG BR[IT] Head radiate r. Rx: [PO]NTIF TR P III COS II around, S - C across field, Abundantia standing r., pouring grain from drapery fold at her breast to two naked boys standing at her feet and raising their hands to one another. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Dorotheum 489, 10 May 1999, lot 107. VF 250

353. GETA AS AUGUSTUS; 209-211 AD, Rome, 211 AD, Dupondius, 9.95g. BMC47 note, citing Mazzini-61* (same dies). Obv: P SEPTIMIVS GETA - PIVS AVG BRIT Bust radiate r., with fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: FORT RED TR P - III COS II P P on l. and r., S C in exergue, Fortuna Redux seated l., holding rudder on globe and cornucopia, wheel under seat. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. gF 200

354. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Rome, 198 AD, As, 8.50g. BMC-p. 316, citing C-191 (Paris). Obv: L [SEPTIMIVS GETA] CAES Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: [SEVERI PII AVG FIL] around, S C in exergue, Five sacrificial implements. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; acquired from Lucernae, eBay, 27 Oct. 2010. Struck on a small, irregular flan. Rare; only the seventh specimen known to Curtis Clay, all coming from just one obverse and two reverse dies. VG 200

355. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Rome, As, 10.06g. BMC-p. 320, citing C-181 (Paris). Obv: P SEPT GETA - CAES PONT Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: SECVRITAS - IMPERII on l. and r., S C in exergue, Securitas seated r. beside altar, propping head on r. hand and holding transverse scepter in l. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Sternberg / Freeman and Sear 27, 30 Oct. 1995, lot 187. An earlier ticket records the purchase of this coin from Baldwin’s in Dec. 1969. VF 400

356. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Rome, As, 10.18g. BM-799, pl. 48.2 (same dies). Obv: P SEPT GETA - CAES PONT Bare-headed, cuirassed bust l. Rx: [CAS - TOR] on l. and r., [S C] in exergue, Castor standing l., beside his horse. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; acquired from the French collector Chut, Jan. 2016. Rare leftfacing bust type. F 150

357. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Rome, As, c. 204 AD, 11.29g. BMC-p. 320, *, citing C-94 (Vienna). Obv: P SEPT GETA - CAES PONT Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: NOBI - LITAS on l. and r., S - C across field, Nobilitas standing r., holding scepter and statuette. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; acquired from Spink’s, April 1973. Rare; only three ancient specimens of this As are known to Curtis Clay, all from the same pair of dies. Three further specimens have been eliminated from the count, since they are merely modern casts of the best of the known authentic examples, namely the coin offered for sale in the present lot. EF 1500

358. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Rome, 207 AD, As, 10.00g. BM-837, pl. 50.7 (same dies). Obv: P SEPTIMIVS GETA CAESAR Bare-headed, cuirassed bust l., seen from front, with facing Medusa head on breastplate. Rx: PONTIFEX - COS on l. and r., S C in exergue, Aesculapius-Eschmun, naked, standing front between two serpents in dystile temple, and holding serpent-wreathed staff under r. arm. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Dorotheum 410, Oct. 1981, lot 241. Edge lightly hammered, as on a proto-contorniate. Rare; only 11 specimens known to Curtis Clay, all from the same pair of dies. aVF 600

359. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Rome, 206-7 AD, As, 9.37g. BMC-p. 338, citing C-105 = 107 (Paris). Obv: [P] SEPTIMIVS - GETA CAES Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: PONTIF - COS on l. and r., S C in exergue, Minerva seated l. on throne, her l. elbow resting on shield behind her, also holding owl in r. hand and with transverse scepter under l. arm. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; acquired from R. Zauche, April 1999 . F 300 Excellent Portrait

360. GETA AS CAESAR; 198-209 AD, Rome, 208 AD, As, 12.85g. BM-864, pl. 52.9 (same obv. die). Obv: P SEPTIMIVS - GETA CAES Bare-headed, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: [P]ONTIF - COS II on l. and r., S C in exergue, Minerva seated l. on throne, her l. elbow resting on shield behind her, also holding owl in r. hand and with transverse scepter under l. arm. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. aEF 550

361. GETA AS AUGUSTUS; 209-211 AD, Rome, 211 AD, As, 11.28g. BM-276. Obv: P S[EPTIMIVS] GETA - PIVS AVG BRIT Bust laureate r., with fold of cloak

on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: [FORT RED] TR P III COS II around, S C in exergue, Fortuna Redux seated l., holding rudder on globe and cornucopia, wheel under seat. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; acquired from Platt, Paris, Aug. 1964. VF 400

362. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 2.09g. Cf. RIC-6. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: VOTA PVBL PM TRP, Felicitas standing l. holding scepter and caduceus. Large rx letters, but no trace of over-cutting. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Savoca Silver E34, June 2019, lot 445. F 150

363. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 2.47g. BMC---, RSC--. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. with short beard. Rx: PONTIF MAX TR PPP, Salus seated l. feeding snake, rising from altar, with patera. Type hitherto unattested on denarii of this issue. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. MS 400

364. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 3.49g. RIC-8var. Obv: IMP C M OPLE SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and draped bust r. Rx: VOTA PVBL PM TRP, Fides standing l. with four standards. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Ranch 97, April 2015, lot 621. Obverse bust variate, not cuirassed; same bust type seen in Paris. EF 500

365. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 2.13g. BMC--, RSC--, Cf. RIC-23. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. with short beard. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP PP, Salus seated l., feeding snake rising from altar with patera. Hairs may have been added to the die to transform a short beard to one of medium length. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Leu Web 9, Sept. 2019, lot 1042. MS 350

Only Three of this Type Exist

366. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 3.19g. Cf. BMC-29A and RIC-3 notes. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PONT MAX TRP, Fides standing l. with four standards. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex CNG 513, April 2022, lot 432. The specimen in Vienna is from the same dies, first described by Pink in Aufbene. FDC 2400

367. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 2.93g. Cf. RIC-62. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: FELICITAS TEMPORVM, standing facing, head l., holding long caduceus and cornucopia. Hairs added to short beard to lengthen it. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Lanz eBay, Nov. 2016. VF 185

368. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 3.40g. RIC-94var. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: SALVS PVBLICA, Securitas seated l. resting head on hand and holding scepter, altar before. Unrecorded rx legend error for this Securitas type, mislabeled Salus. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Leu E20, July 2022, lot 2566. EF 900

369. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217-8 AD, Denarius, 2.87g. Cf. RIC-67. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: FIDES MILITVM, standing facing, r foot on helmet, holding standard in each hand. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Scarce bust type. VF 250

370. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. spring 218 AD, Denarius, 2.45g. BMC68, RIC-73. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV - MACRINVS AVG, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rx: IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing l. holding thunderbolt and scepter. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Savoca Blue E12, Nov. 2018, lot 1539. gVF 185

371. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217-8 AD, Denarius, 3.53g. Cf. RIC-IV 68. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: FEDES MIL PM TRP, Fides standing l, holding standard in each hand, standard to either side. Ex Curtis L. Clay collection. Ex Triskeles 9, Oct. 2013, lot 108. FEDES instead of FIDES: engraver’s error only known on denarii in 4-5 specimens, all from the same reverse die; only coin of its type with this error. EF 425

372. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 2.75g. Cf. RIC-68. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: FIDES MILITVM, standing l. holding first and third of four standards. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, March 1994, lot 2002. EF 400

373. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 2.37g. RIC-68var. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and draped bust r. Rx: FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing l. with four standards, holding first. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Naumann E52, April 2017, lot 625. EF 400

374. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 3.23g. RIC-68. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: FIDES MILITVM, standing l. holding two outer standards of four. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Kunst V. Munzen list 68, Jan 1994, lot 447. MS 325

375. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 3.16g. Cf. RIC-86. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r with long beard. Rx: SALVS PVBLICA, seated l., feeding serpent, rising from altar, out of patera and holding long scepter. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex AN2 Mun. 66, Nov. 1993, lot 695. Muled, usually with short-bearded obverse bust. EF 300 5.11 Grams; Double-Weight

376. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 5.11g. Cf. RIC-92, BM-79. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. with long beard. Rx: SECVRITAS TEMPORVM, standing facing, head l., holding scepter and leaning on column. Unusually heavy. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Ranch 67, lot 605. MS 450 Unique with Draped Bust

377. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 3.30g. BM-14, RIC-

155var. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and draped bust r. Rx: FIDES MILITVM, standing l. with four standards, holding first and third. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Pecunem E17, May 2014, lot 221. Unique bust type for RIC 155. EF 500

378. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. Sept. 217 AD, Denarius, 3.40g. BM-2 (medium beard), C-76 (RD 1). Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP P P, Fides standing l., head r., holding two standards. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Shore Chicago Show, April 1997. MS 350

379. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. summer 217 AD, Denarius, 3.05g. C-31, BM-15 pl. 78.12 (same rx die). Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: FIDES PVBLICA, standing l. with four standards. Engraver’s error in rx legend, supposed to be FIDES MILITVM. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Kreindler New York show, June 1996. MS 500

380. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 3.35g. Cf. BM-28A (short beard) and RIC-15. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. with long beard. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP PP, Jupiter standing l., holding thunderbolt and scepter. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Auctiones E50, Sept. 2016, lot 217. Virtually MS 400

381. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 3.21g. Cf. BM-38 note, C-60 (P). Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. with long beard. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP COS P P, Fides standing l., head r., holding two standards. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Bought off eBay Aug. 2002. MS 385

382. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 1.98g. Cf. BM-40. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. with medium length beard. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP P P, Securitas holding two scepters, one resting inside r. arm, and leaning on column to r. Reverse variate, missing COS and the second scepter. Exact type not found in BMC or RSC. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Naumann E47, Oct. 2016, lot 623. Reverse softly-struck. EF 400 383. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 3.18g. Cf. BM-40, Clay Note 12, citing Vienna 15813. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. with short beard. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP COS P P, Securitas holding scepter and leaning on column to r. Obverse variate, short beard instead of long. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex CNG E156, Jan. 2007, lot 223. MS 325 384. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 2.94g. Cf. BM-40, Clay note 12 citing Vienna 15813. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. with short beard. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP COS P P, Securitas holding scepter and leaning on column to r. Muled, short beard instead of long. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Kairos E5, June 2018. EF 225

385. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 3.00g. Cf. BM-40, M-79-10. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. with short beard. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP COS P P, Securitas holding scepter and leaning on column to r. Obverse variate, short beard instead of medium. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Ranch MB54, lot 933. EF 400

386. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 2.40g. Cf. BM-40. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP P P, Securitas holding scepter and leaning on column to r. Reverse legend variate, missing COS. Exact type not found in C, RIC, BMC, or RSC. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex CNG E322, March 2014, lot 571. EF 300

387. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 3.16g. Cf. BM-40. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. with short beard. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP P P, Securitas holding two scepters, one resting inside r. arm, and leaning on column to r. Reverse variate, missing COS and the second scepter. Exact type not found in BMC or RSC. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Ranch before 2002. MS 325

388. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. Sept. 217 AD, Denarius, 3.59g. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP P P, Securitas standing l., leaning against column and holding two scepters. The second scepter under her l. arm is an engraver’s error. The Securitas type is unlisted in this issue in BMC and Cohen. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Subak, March 1995. Toned MS 385

389. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. spring 218 AD, Denarius, 2.68g. Cf. BM52 note, C-82. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV - MACRINVS AVG, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP II COS II P P, Felicitas standing l. holding long caduceus and cornucopia. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Toned EF 350

390. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 218 AD, Denarius, 3.40g. Cf. RIC-73, Cf. BM-66 (legend unbroken). Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV - MACRINVS AVG, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rx: IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing l. holding scepter and thunderbolt. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Robinson 538, June 1997, lot 322. This bust type with the late broken legend is very rare. Toned MS 275

391. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 218 AD, Denarius, 3.95g. Cf. RIC-22a. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. with short beard. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP II COS P P, Fides standing r. holding two standards. Mule of an older obverse with the short-bearded bust, from ca. summer 217 AD, with a new reverse from ca. Feb. 218. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Kern Chicago show, April 2013. Virtually MS 275 392. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. early 218 AD, Denarius, 3.00g. C-98, Cf. BMC p. 504. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate, draped,

and cuirassed bust r. with long beard. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP II COS II, Securitas holding scepter and leaning on column to r. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection, bought off eBay, March 2002. aEF 240

393. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. early 218 AD, Denarius, 3.07g. C-98, Cf. BMC p. 504. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust r. with long beard. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP II COS II, Securitas holding scepter and leaning on column to r. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex CNG 243, Oct. 2010, lot 382. Some iridescent toning on obverse. MS 400

394. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. early 218 AD, Denarius, 2.92g. Cf. BM55, M-79.18 (draped), C-102, RD 1. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP II COS II P P, Annona seated l., holding grain ears and cornucopia, modius at feet. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex CNG 319, Jan. 2014, lot 481. EF 250

395. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. early 218 AD, Denarius, 3.35g. BM-54B, C-89. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. with long beard. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP II COS II, Jupiter standing l. holding thunder bolt and scepter. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Naumann E49, Jan. 2017, lot 616. MS 325

396. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. early 218 AD, Denarius, 2.94g. Cf. C-89 (rx die 2), BM-54B. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust r. with long beard. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP II COS II, Jupiter standing l. holding thunder bolt and scepter. Obverse bust variate, draped as well as laureate and cuirassed. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Savoca Blue E2, Oct. 2017. gEF 200

397. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. early 218 AD, Denarius, 3.40g. C-98, Cf. BMC p. 504. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust r. with long beard. Rx: PONTIF MAX - TRP II COS II, Securitas holding scepter and leaning on column to r. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Virtually MS 285

398. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. spring 218 AD, Denarius, 3.22g. RSC-23f. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rx: FIDES MILITVM, standing l., head r., holding two standards. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Borny 1996. VF 250 399. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. Feb.-April 218 AD, Denarius, 3.54g. RIC34. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP II COS P P, standing l., head r., holding two standards, feet on helmet. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex W. Phillips MBS 30, July 1996, lot 662. EF 250

400. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 218 AD, Denarius, 3.10g. Cf. BMC-52 note, RSC-82b. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP II COS PP, Felicitas standing l. holding long caduceus and cornucopia. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. MS 350 401. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. early 218 AD, Denarius, 2.81g. BMC-57A, C-137. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: VICT PART P M TRP II COS II P P, Victory advancing r, holding scepter over shoulder and wreath. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex G. Hirsch 183, Sept. 1994, lot 1399. Virtually MS 350

402. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. Jan. 218 AD, Denarius, 2.88g. Cf. RékaDevnia-p. 122 and pl. 5, 65 (same dies), BMC-p. 503. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP II COS II P P, Salus seated r., feeding snake from patera and stroking its head. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Mozelt list 79, Dec. 1994, lot 234. FDC 400

403. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. Jan. 218 AD, Denarius, 3.18g. Cf. BMC-p. 631, 56A. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP II COS II P P, Fides standing r., head l., holding two standards. Toned EF

275

404. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. Jan. 218 AD, Denarius, 3.07g. C-93 (RD 5), BMC-56 note. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP II COS II P P, Felicitas standing l. holding long caduceus and cornucopia. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Monk Chicago show, April 1997. EF 225

405. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. spring 218 AD, Denarius, 3.24g. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV - MACRINVS AVG, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust r. with long beard. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP COS P P, Fides standing facing, head r., holding two standards. Mule of older obv from late 217 and rx from spring of 218 AD. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex NACG, April 1997, 1782. Virtually MS

325

406. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. spring 218 AD, Denarius, 3.52g. Cf. Eauze-pl. 16, 224: Same rx die with earlier obv. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEVMACRINVS AVG, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust r. with long beard. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP COS P P, Fides standing facing, head r., holding two standards. Mule of obv from spring 218 and rx from late 217 AD. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Deus 343, April 1995, lot 428. MS 425

407. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. spring 218 AD, Denarius, 3.09g. BMC35-6var (bust), C-79var (bust). Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and draped bust. Rx: PINTIF MAX TRP COS P P, Felicitas standing l. holding long caduceus and cornucopia. Mule with rx of late 217 and obv of spring 218 AD. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex G. Hirsch 183, Sept. 1994, lot 1395. MS 400

408. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 218 AD, Denarius, 3.38g. RIC-78, RSC41a, BM-69 Note. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: LIBERALITAS AVG, stg l holding cornucopia and abacus.

Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Freeman & Sear July 2012. MS 320 409. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 218 AD, Denarius, 2.92g. RIC-78, RSC41a. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: LIBERALITAS AVG, stg l holding cornucopia and abacus. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex CNG 356, July 2015, lot 530. Virtually MS 350 410. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 218 AD, Denarius, 2.97g. Cf. BM-68 (legend unbroken). Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV-MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: IOVI CONSER-VATORI, stg l holding thunderbolt and scepter. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Roma Numismatics 17, April 2015, lot 798. Virtually MS 375 411. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, 217 AD, Antoninianus, 4.61g. Cf. BM-3, pl. 78.3. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: VOTA PVBL P M TR P around, Fides standing l. with four standards. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Heritage 61151, 26 Jan. 2020, Morris Coll. (Phil Peck), Part III. All antoniniani of Macrinus with this VOTA PVBL reverse legend are very rare. Virtually MS 750

412. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Antoninianus, 5.03g. BM-3 pl. 78.3 (same dies) from Bank, 1877. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Radiate and draped bust r. Rx: VOTA PVBL P M TRP, Fides standing l. with four standards. This could be the Rollin coin reported by C145, which he calls “rad cuir,” but was “rad, dr.” All antoniniani of Macrinus with this VOTA PVBL reverse legend are very rare. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; Ex CNG 349, April 2015, lot 451. EF 550

413.

MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Antoninianus, 4.80g. C-149, BM-4Avar (bust). Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: VOTA PVBL P M TRP, Salus seated l., holding scepter and feeding snake rising from altar from patera. This rx legend is rare on denari and very rare on antoniniani. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; Ex Pecunem/Gitbud & Naumann 27, Jan. 2015, lot 705. MS 850

414. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Antoninianus, 4.00g. Cf. BM-7 note. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MCRINVS AVG, Radiate and cuirassed r. Rx: SECVRITAS TEMPORVM, seated l., holding scepter and resting elbow on chair; altar before. Obverse legend error: MCRINVS instead of MACRINVS, seen with a Felicitas rx in Tran. 2377. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. MS 700

415. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Antoninianus, 4.61g. Cf. BM-7 note. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MCRINVS AVG, Radiate and cuirassed r. Rx: SECVRITAS TEMPORVM, seated l., holding scepter and resting elbow on chair; altar before. Obverse legend error: MCRINVS instead of MACRINVS, seen with Felicitas rx in Tran. 2377. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; Ex CNG 26, June 1998, lot 1327. Toned EF 550

416. DIADUMENIAN AS CAESAR; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 2.77g. C-6 (Rollin), BM-84 note. Obv: M OPEL DIADVMENIANVS CAES, Bare-headed draped bust r. Rx: PRINC IVVEN-TVTIS, Prince standing facing with two standards to r. This mule denarius carries an obv legend which was superseded by a second with ANT about halfway through the issue. For another specimen of this mule with a different obv, but the same rx die before the removal of the third standard, see Kress 142, 1968, 570. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Kern, May 2000. Reverse softly-struck. EF 450

417. DIADUMENIAN AS CAESAR; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 2.89g. C-6 (Rollin), BM-84 note. Obv: M OPEL DIADVMENIANVS CAES, Bare-headed draped bust r. Rx: PRINC IVVEN-TVTIS, Prince standing facing with two standards to r. This mule denarius carries an obv legend which was superseded by a second with ANT about halfway through the issue. For another specimen of this mule with a different obv, but the same rx die before the removal of the third standard, see Kress 142, 1968, 570. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. VF 385

418. DIADUMENIAN AS CAESAR; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 2.68g. C-6 (Rollin), BM-84 note. Obv: M OPEL DIADVMENIANVS CAES, Bare-headed draped bust r. Rx: PRINC IVVEN-TVTIS, Prince standing facing with two standards to r. This mule denarius carries an obv legend which was superseded by a second with ANT about halfway through the issue. For another specimen of this mule with a different obv, but the same rx die before the removal of the third standard, see Kress 142, 1968, 570. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex CNG 469, June 2020, lot 467. Ex John L. Cowan Collection. Ex Pegasi IX, Oct. 2003, lot 507. MS 685

419. DIADUMENIAN AS CAESAR; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 2.94g. C-6 (Rollin), BM-84 note. Obv: M OPEL DIADVMENIANVS CAES, Bare-headed draped bust r. Rx: PRINC IVVEN-TVTIS, Prince standing facing with two standards to r. For another specimen of this mule with a different obv, but the same rx die before the removal of the third standard, see Kress 142, 1968, 570. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. MS 750

420. DIADUMENIAN AS CAESAR; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 3.53g. C-6 (Rollin), BM-84 note. Obv: M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIANVS CAES, Bare-headed draped and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PRINC IVVENTVTIS, Prince standing facing, holding spear, with two standards to r. Third standard eradicated from rx die. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Gorny 102, May 2000, lot 503. FDC 1100

421. DIADUMENIAN AS CAESAR; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 2.43g. RIC-105, Réka-Devnia-p. 122, RIC-102 note. Obv: M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIANVS CAES, Bare-headed draped bust r. Rx: PRINC IVVENTVTIS, Prince standing l., head l., with three standards. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex CNG 399, June 2017, lot 591. Toned MS 585

422. DIADUMENIAN AS CAESAR; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 3.10g. RIC-105var, Cf. RIC 102 note, Cf. RD p. 122. Obv: M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIAN CAES, Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PRINC IVVENTIS, Diadumenian standing l., head l., holding [signum] and scepter; two signa to r. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Triskeles 10, Dec. 2013, lot 210. Reverse figure looks l. instead of r.; standard before him has been totally eradicated from the die. toned virtally ms 550 423. DIADUMENIAN AS CAESAR; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Denarius, 2.43g. RIC-105var, Cf. RD p. 122. Obv: M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIAN CAES, Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PRINC IVVENTIS, Diadumenian standing l., head l., holding signum and scepter; two signa to r. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex CNG 399, June 2017, lot 591. Reverse figure looks l. instead of r.; 3 specimens of this variation exist, all with only draped obverse busts. MS 700 Unique New Obverse Legend of Macrinus

424. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, 218 AD, Sestertius, 20.96g. Cf. BMC-p. 522, citing Cohen-105 (Paris, 150 fr.), RIC-160 var. (obverse legend). Obv: IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS PI[VS F]EL AVG Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front, with fold of cloak on l. shoulder, beard length probably short. Rx: PONTIF MAX TR P II around, COS II P P in exergue, S - C across lower field; Macrinus standing l. in quadriga, holding branch and scepter and crowned by Victory standing behind him. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex CNG E500, 22 Sept. 2021, lot 805. An interesting numismatic novelty: apparently the first recorded Rome-mint coin of Macrinus to add the titles Pius (dutiful) and Felix (Fortunate) to his obverse legend. Those two titles were quite usual for emperors from the reign of Commodus on: Cassius Dio attests, for example, that both of them were among seven honorary names and titles that Macrinus assumed on his own initiative in his first letter as emperor to the Senate in Rome. So Macrinus apparently held the titles Pius and Felix throughout his 14-month reign. Judging from its Emperor in quadriga reverse type and the datable titles TR P II and COS II in its reverse legend, the new Pius-Felix sestertius offered in this lot was probably struck in connection with Macrinus’ entry into his second consulship on 1 January 218 AD. F / VF

5000

425. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. summer 217 AD, Sestertius, 27.56g. C-, Cf. BMC p. 514, (NZ 1921, p. 167: spec. in Vienna). Obv: IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. with short beard. Rx: FELICITAS TEMPORVM, standing l., holding caduceus and scepter; S-C across. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex NAC, April 1995, Friedrich 1709. aEF 1500

426. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Sestertius, 19.23g. Cf. BMC p. 514, citing C 28 (P) and Tran 23.12 (same rx dies). Obv: IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: [FIDES]-MILIT[V]M, standing l. with four standards; SC in exergue. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Lanz eBay 31, Aug. 2020. VF 750 427. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. Sept. 217 AD, Sestertius, 25.19g. Cf. BM117, pl. 82.5 (same rx die). Obv: IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP P P, Salus seated l., feeding snake rising from alter with patera; SC in exergue. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex CNG E297, Feb. 2013, lot 443. Flan crack at 3:00. Bold F 850

428. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. spring 218 AD, Sestertius, 25.84g. BMC-p. 514, citing C 44 (Vienna, 200 Fr.). Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rx: LIBERALITAS AVGVSTI, Largesse scene to l. with laureate Macrinus and bare-headed Diadumenian; SC in exergue. Cf. C. Clay, The Roman Coinage of Macrinus and Diadumenian, Numismatische Zeitschrift 93, 1979, pl. 4.10: same dies. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Ibercoin E60, Dec. 2021, 1330. Some corrosion. F 750

429. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 218 AD, Sestertius, 24.81g. BM-140var (Seen from back, longer hair, broken legend)). Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PROVIDENTIA DEORVM, standing l., globe at feet, holding wand and cornucopia. Cf. C. Clay, The Roman Coinage of Macrinus and Diadumenian, Numismatische Zeitschrift 93, 1979: Die 9. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex CNG E372, April 2016, lot 483. Ex Cederlind estate. Bold F 2000

430. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217-8 AD, As, 10.47g. Cf. BM-147, pl. 84.3. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: FIDES-MILITVM, S-C across Fides standing l., head r., holding two standards. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Naumann E116, May 2022, lot 979. VF 600

431. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 218 AD, As, 11.38g. Cf. Cohen-140, BM135-6 (not dr). Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: VICT PART PM TR II COS II PP, Victory seated r., holding shield. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Hohenkubin Collection, 1990. F 400

432. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. Jan. 218 AD, Sestertius, 24.29g. Cf. BM-54B and C-89 (Denarii). Obv: IMP C M O[P]EL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP-II COS II PP, Jupiter standing l., holding thunderbolt and scepter; S-C across. Apparently unpublished as a sestertius type. For a VF specimen of the same dies, cf. Ranch 107.I, 2018, lot 384. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex NAC, April 1995, Friedrich lot 1712. Bold F 1500

433. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. Feb. 218 AD, Sestertius, 25.53g. Cf. BMC122, pl. 82.10 (Obv die), BMC p. 521, note (Vierordt 1960, same dies). Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PONTIF MAX-TRP II COS PP, S-C across Felicitas standing l., holding long caduceus

and cornucopia. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Italo Vecchi Collection. Heavy contact mark on head of emperor. gF 700 434. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 218 AD, Sestertius, 26.06g. Cf. BMC p. 521, = C-84. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PONTIF MAX-TRP II COS PP, S-C across Felicitas standing l., holding long caduceus and cornucopia. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex CNG E64, May 2003, lot 271. Ex Charles E. Weber Collection. F 875 435. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. Sept. 218 AD, Sestertius, 21.32g. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: AEQVITAS AVG, standing l. holding scales and cornucopia; S-C across. Obv. die 41 in C. Clay, The Roman Coinage of Macrinus and Diadumenian, Numismatische Zeitschrift 93, 1979, first used late 217 AD. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex CNG E329, June 2014, lot 496, Ex NAC Friedrich Collection, 1995, lot 1708; Berk 87, 1995, lot 484. F 400 436. DIADUMENIAN AS CAESAR; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. Sept. 217 AD, Sestertius, 22.57g. BMC-149 note = C-15. Obv: M OPEL ANTONINVS DIADVMENIANVS CAES, Bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PRINC IVVENTVTIS, standing l. holding scepter; two standards behind, topped with eagle and wreath; SC in exergue. Cf. CNG E108, Feb. 2005, lot 210, for same dies. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Dionysos eBay, Jan. 2015. F 950 437. DIADUMENIAN AS CAESAR; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 218 AD, Sestertius, 29.43g. Cf. RIC-219. Obv: M OPE[L ANTONINVS DIADVME]NIANVS CAES, Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust r., seen from back. Rx: SPES [P]VBLICA, advancing l. holding flower; S-C across. Rare bust type seen from back in this issue. For another specimen from different dies, cf. Elsen III, Dec. 2011, lot 321. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Pegasi 40, May 2019, lot 539. G 400 438. DIADUMENIAN AS CAESAR; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. summer 217 AD, Dupondius, 10.33g. Cf. RIC-217 (3 standards). Obv: M OPEL ANTONINVS DIADVMENIANVS CAES, Bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PRINC IVVENTVTIS, standing l. holding baton and spear; two standards to r., SC in exergue. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Classical Cash Mail Bid Sale i. May 1995, lot 737. Struck in somewhat high relief. VF 1750 439. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. mid-217 AD, Dupondius, 11.63g. Cf. C-73, BM-118 (probably a modern cast). Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP PP, S-C across Jupiter standing l., holding thunderbolt and scepter. The coin pictured in BM is probably a modern cast, but this coin is a genuine example of the type. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex NAC-Spink Taisei 52, pt. 2, lot 2259. VF 1100 440. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. early 218 AD, Dupondius, 10.48g. Cf. BMC p. 522. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PONTIF MAX TRP II, COS II PP in exergue, Emperor crowned by Victory in quadriga l; S-C across. This is the second recorded dupondius with this rx type, after Lanz 4, lot 563 (short beard, dr as well as cuir). Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex G. Hirsch 18, Feb. 1994, lot 744. F 325 441. MACRINUS; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, As, 10.97g. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rx: SALVS PVBLICA, seated l. feeding snake rising from altar with patera and holding scepter; SC in exergue. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex CNG 35, Sept 1995, lot 878. VF 750 Exquisite Portrait 442. DIADUMENIAN AS CAESAR; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Sestertius, 29.08g. Cf. BMC-163, pl. 84.9. Obv: M OPEL DIADVMENIANVS CAES, Bareheaded and draped bust r. Rx: PRINC IVVENTVTIS, standing l. holding baton and scepter; two standards behind, topped with eagle and wreath; SC in exergue. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Elsen 145, Sept. 2020, lot 386. EF 6000

443. DIADUMENIAN AS CAESAR; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Sestertius, 27.93g. Cf. RIC-215, BMC-149 note. Obv: M OPEL DIADVMENIANVS CAES, Bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rx: [P]RINC IVVENTVTIS, standing l. holding wand and scepter; two standards behind, topped with hand and wreath; SC in exergue. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Bertolami E50, Dec. 2017, lot 422. F 1450

444. DIADUMENIAN AS CAESAR; 217-218 AD, Rome, ca. 217 AD, Sestertius, 25.16g. Cf. C-15 = BM 149 note. Obv: M OPEL ANTONINVS DIADVMENIANVS CAES, Bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rx: PRINC IVVENTVTIS, standing l. holding scepter; two standards behind, topped with eagle and wreath; SC in exergue. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Ex Naumann E85, Jan. 2019, lot 551. Struck in somewhat high relief. aVF 2500 The Following Coins are the John Aiello Collection of Byzantine Coinage LOTS 445- 594

445. OSTROGOTHS, THEODERIC; Rome, ca. 512-22 AD, AE 20 nummi, 9.50g. Metlich-84b, MIB-I-71b. Obv. INVIC-TA ROMA, Dr bust r, wearing a crested helmet, pendant earring, and necklace. Rx: She-wolf stg l; suckling twins Romulus and Remus below; two stars flanking I above; denomination mark XX below. Ex collection of John Aiello. Aiello is an exceptional dealer, known for collecting coins of Roman Egypt. VF 400 446. OSTROGOTHS, THEODERIC; Sirmium, ca. 493-526 AD, Quarter Siliqua, 0.95g. MIB-44b, Metlich-51c. Obv: DN ANASTASIVS PP AVC, Pearl-diad, dr and cuir bust r. Rx: INVICTA ROMA, Monogram of Theoderic; in field above, cross. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 650 447. OSTROGOTHS, THEODERIC AND ATHALARIC; Rome, ca. 522-6 AD, AE 20 nummi, 9.13g. Metlich-76a, MIB-Vol I 74a. Obv. INVICTA ROMA, Helmeted bust r. Rx. Eagle stg l, head r, XL in l field, Ε in ex. Ex John Aiello

collection. Ex Lanz 124, lot 263. EF 550

448. OSTROGOTHS, THEODAHAD; Ravenna, ca. 534-6 AD, Decanummium, 3.13g. MIB-82, MEC-144. Obv: INVICTA ROMA, Helmeted bust of Roma to r. Rx: D N THEODAHATHVS REX in four lines within wreath. Ex John Aiello collection. F 300 449. OSTROGOTHS, WITIGIS; Ravenna, ca. 536-9 AD, Decanummium, 2.87g. MIB-84, Metlich-92. Obv: INVICTA ROMA, Helmeted bust of Roma r. Rx: D N VVITICIS REX in four lines within wreath. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 375 450. ANASTASIUS I; 491-518 AD, Constantinople, ca. 512-7 AD, Follis, 17.36g. MIB-19, Berk-1. Obv: DN ANASTSIVS PP AVI, Diad, dr, and cuir bust r. Rx: Large M, cross above; stars flanking; Δ below; in ex, CON. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 200 451. JUSTIN I 40 NUMMI; 518-527 AD, Antioch, early issue, ca. 518–522 AD, Follis (40 nummi), 15.30g. Berk-93, MIB-59, Sear-101/3. Obv. Blundered legend: DN IVSTINVIS PP AVG IS (every S retrograde) Diad, dr and cuir bust r. Rx: Large M between star and crescent; cross above; in ex, ANTIX. Note: Early Antioch type omitting regnal year, employing star and crescent control marks as a continuation of the design used under Anastasius I before the adoption of fully dated reverses. Ex John Aiello collection. F 100

452. JUSTIN I; 518-527 AD, Constantinople, ca. 518-27 AD, Half Follis, 8.10g. Berk50, MIB-19, S-69. Obv. D N IVSTINVS P P AVG, Diad, dr and cuir bust r. Rx: Large K (mark of value), cross to l, star above, Γ to r, star below. Ex collection of John Aiello. VF 150

453. JUSTIN I; Alexandria, ca. 518-27 AD, 12 Nummi, 2.86g. MIB-68, S-112, Berk101. Obv: D N IVSTINVS P P AV, Diad, dr and cuir bust to r. Rx: Cross between large IB; AΛEΞ in ex. Ex John Aiello collection. F 150

454. JUSTINIAN I; Constantinople, ca. 527-52 AD, Semissis, 2.22g. MIB-18, S-144, Berk-46. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVC, Diad, dr and cuir bust r. Rx: VICTORIA AVCCC, Victory std r, inscribing shield set on knee; in field to l, star; in field to r, staurogram, CONOB in ex. Ex John Aiello collection. MS 450 455. JUSTINIAN I, 527-565 AD; Carthage, ca. 533/534-538, Follis, 18.60g. DO284.2, MIB-185c, Sear/Bendall-257. Obv. D N IVSTINIANVS PP AG - Pearldiademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rx. Large M; cross above; star to left, cross to right; in exergue, KART. Ex coll. of John Aiello. aEF 200 456. JUSTINIAN I, 527-565 AD; Antioch/Theoupolis, ca. 529-533 AD, Follis 40 Nummi, 16.10g. Berk-147, MIB-130, Sear-214, DO-206b. Obv. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG - Justinian I enthroned facing, holding long scepter and globe cruciger. Rx. Large M between star and crescent; above, cross; beneath, B; in exergue, +THEUP. Ex coll. of John Aiello. VF 200 457. JUSTINIAN I; 527-565 AD, Constantinople, ca. 561/2 AD, Decanummium, 4.56g. S-167, MIB-99, Berk-220. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P F AVG, Diad, dr and cuir bust r. Rx: Large I, A/N/N/O - X/XX/Ч across; above, cross; in ex, CON. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 185 458. JUSTINIAN I, 527-565 AD; Cyzicus, RY 13=538/9 AD, Follis 40 Nummi, 22.80g. Berk-232, MIB-120, Sear-207, DO-164a. Obv. D N IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing, wearing pendilia, with globus cruciger in right hand and shield decorated with horseman motif in left; cross in right field. Rx. Large M (mark of value); A/N/N/O to left, X/ II/I (date) to right, cross above, A below; in exergue, KYZ. Ex coll. of John Aiello. EF 650 459. JUSTINIAN I; 527-565 AD, Constantinople, ca. 563/4 AD, Follis, 17.31g. Berk217, S-163, MIB-95. Obv: DN IVSTINIANVS PP AV, Helmeted and cuir bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield with horseman motif; cross to r. Rx: Large M between A/N/N/O and /X/Ч/II; below, E; in ex, CON. Ex John Aiello Collection. EF 400

460. JUSTINIAN I; 527-565 AD, Constantinople, ca. 538/9 AD, Half Follis, 10.80g. DO-62c. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG, Helmeted and cuir bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield; cross to r. Rx: Large K; cross above, Δ below, ANNO - XII (date) across. Ex John Aiello Collection. EF 375

461. JUSTINIAN I; Nicomedia, ca. 550/1 AD, Follis, 17.58g. MIB-115, S-201, Berk229. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVI, Helmeted and cuir bust facing, globus cruciger in r hand and shield l; in field to r, cross. Rx: Large M between A/N/N/O and X/X/II/II; above, cross; below, B; in ex, NIKO. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 450

462. JUSTINIAN I; 527-565 AD, Nicomedia, ca. 543/4 AD, Follis, 20.56g. DO-123a, Berk-229, MIB-115. Obv: DN IVSTINIANVS P F AVI, Helmeted and cuir bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield; cross to r. Rx: Large M, staurogram above; A/N/N/O - X/Ч/II (date) across field; A below; in ex, NIKO. EF 350

463. JUSTINIAN I; Nicomedia, ca. 551/2 AD, Follis, 9.86g. Berk-230, MIB-116, S-203. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVI, Helmeted and cuir bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield. Rx: Large K; above, christogram; across field, A/N/ N/O - XX/Ч; NI below. Ex John Aiello collection. Choice EF 350 464. JUSTINIAN I; Carthage, ca. 533-8 AD, Follis, 14.80g. MIB-185a, S-258, Berk187. Obv: DN IVSTINIANVS AVG, Diad bust r, cross on breast. Rx: Large M between star and cross, three pellets below, KART in ex. Ex John Aiello collection. F 285

465. JUSTINIAN I; 527-565 AD, Carthage, ca. 539/40 AD, Half Follis, 10.87g. S-267, DO-295, Berk-265, MIB-197. Obv: DN IVSTINIANVS AVG, Helmeted and cuir bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield; cross to r. Rx: Large K, cross above; A/N/N/O - X/III (date) across field; S below; in ex, CAR. Ex John Aiello collection. F 250 466. JUSTINIAN I, 527-565 AD; Thessalonica, 16 Nummi, 7.30g. Berk-162, MIB-

169a, Sear-175, Metcalf-145. Obv. D N IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVG - Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. Rx. Large I, surmounted by cross, and smaller S; to left, A; to right, P; in exergue, TЄS. Ex coll. of John Aiello. aEF 300 467. JUSTINIAN I; Thessalonica, ca. 563/4 AD, Decanummium, 2.29g. S-188, MIB181. Obv: DN IVSTINANVS PP AVG, Diad and dr bust r. Rx: Large I, A/N/N/O - X/X/X/ЧII across, TES in ex, cross above. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 130 468. JUSTINIAN I; Alexandria, ca. 527-65 AD, 6 Nummi, 2.85g. MIB-166, Berk260, S-248. Obv: DN IVSTINIANVS AVG, Diad, dr, and cuir bust r. Rx: Large S. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 80 469. JUSTIN II AND SOPHIA; Nicomedia, ca. 574/5 AD, Follis 40 Nummi, 13.60g. DO-100, MIB-46, Berk-318, Sear-372. Obv. D N IVSTINVS P P AV, Justin and Sophia std facing on double throne, holding globus cruciger and cruciform scepter. Rx: Large M (mark of value); cross above; ANNO to l, X (date) to r; A below; in ex, NIKO. Ex John Aiello collection. aEF 150 470. JUSTIN II AND SOPHIA; Cyzicus, ca. 571/2 AD, Follis (40 nummi), 12.90g. Berk-322, DO-120a, MIB-50, Sear-372. Obv. D N IVSTINVS P P AG, Justin to l and Sophia to r std facing on double throne, holding globus cruciger and cruciform scepter, respectively; cross above. Rx: Large M; A/N/N/O – X/I across; cross above, B below; in ex, KYZ. Ex John Aiello collection. gVF 180 471. TIBERIUS II; Constantinople, ca. 579/80 AD, Follis, 17.65g. S-429, MIB-24, Berk-361. Obv: d m TIb CONS-TANT P P AVI, Crowned dr bust facing, holding mappa and eagle-tipped scepter; upper r, small cross. Rx: Large m between A/N/ N/O - Ч; above, cross; below, CON. Ex John Aiello collection. aEF 400 472. TIBERIUS II; Constantinople, ca. 580/1 AD, Follis, 13.10g. MIB-25, S-430, Berk-361a. Obv: ∂ ᙏ τIb CONSTANT P P AI, Crowned bust facing, wearing consular robes, holding mappa and scepter topped by eagle supporting cross. Rx: Large M; cross above, ANNO ςI across field; CON Є in ex. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 275

473. TIBERIUS II CONSTANTINE, 578-582 AD; Constantinople, ca. 579-82 AD, 3/4 Follis (30 Nummi), 11.60g. Berk-363, DO-32, MIB-27, Sear-431. Obv. d m TIb CONS – TANT P P AVI, Crowned, dr and cuir bust facing. Rx: Large XXX (mark of value); cross above; CON B in ex. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 300 474. TIBERIUS II; Constantinople, ca. 578-82 AD, Decanummium, 4.07g. MIB-31a, S-436, Berk-366. Obv: d m TIB CON-ST P P AVG, Crowned, dr and cuir bust of Maurice Tiberius facing. Rx: Large, narrow X; above, cross. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 100 475. TIBERIUS II; Nicomedia, ca. 580/1 AD, Follis, 3.57g. MIB-35, S-441, Berk370. Obv: Crowned bust facing, wearing consular robe and holding mappa and eagle-tipped scepter. Rx: Large M; cross above, A/N/N/O - ς across field; NIKOB below. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 285 476. TIBERIUS II; Antioch, ca. 581/2 AD, Half Follis, 7.10g. Berk-386, MIB-51, S-452. Obv: δ m TIb CONAT PP A, Cuir crowned bust facing, holding mappa and eagle-tipped scepter. Rx: Large XX between A/N/N/O – III/Ч; above, cross; below, e. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 110 477. TIBERIUS II; 578-582 AD. Alexandretta, ca. 578-82 AD, 12 Nummi, 4.40g. Berk-395, MIB-62, S-459. Obv: D M IONITANTINVS P P, Diad and dr bust r, holding cross. Rx: Large I B, cross between, ALEΞ. Ex John Aiello collection. F 120

478. MAURICE; Constantinople, ca. 586/7 AD, Follis, 12.27g. Berk-402, MIB-67. Obv: D N MAVRC TIbЄR P P AVG, Helmeted and cuir bust facing, holding globus cruciger and decorated shield. Rx: Large M between A/N/N/O and Ч; above, cross; below, A; in ex, CON. Ex John Aiello collection. Choice EF 200 479. MAURICE; Constantine in Numidia, ca. 592-7 AD, Pentanummium, 2.71g. MIB-129, Berk-442. Obv: Crowned and cuir facing bust. Rx: Large Christogram above Є; all within wreath. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 225 480. MAURICE; Antioch/Theoupolis, ca. 594/5 AD, Follis, 10.99g. MIB-96, S-533, Berk-462. Obv: d N mAUΓI CN P AUT, Crowned dr bust facing, holding mappa and eagle-tipped scepter. Rx: A/N/N/O - X/III across large M; below, Є; above, cross; in ex, THEUP. Ex John Aiello collection. aEF 125 481. FOCAS; Constantinople, ca. 603-7 AD, Solidus, 4.48g. MIB-7, S-618, Berk-99. Obv: O N FOCAS PЄRP AVC, Dr crowned and cuir bust facing, holding globus cruciger. Rx: VICTORIA AVGG Є, Angel stg facing, globus cruciger in l hand and staff with staurogram in r. Ex John Aiello collection. FDC 800 482. FOCAS; Antioch/Theoupolis, ca. 605/6 AD, Follis, 9.90g. Berk-496, MIB-83, S-671. Obv: O N FOCA I NЄ PЄ AV, Phocas and Leontia stg facing, holding globus cruciger and cruciform scepter. Rx: Large m; ANNO - III across, ƮHEЧP below. Ex John Aiello collection. Bold F 65

483. FOCAS; Carthage, ca. 606/7 AD, Half Follis, 7.41g. S-686, MIB-98, Berk-513. Obv: D N FOCAS PЄRP AVG, Crowned dr facing bust, holding mappa and cross. Rx: Large XX; star to l, cross above, Є to r; KRTS below. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 225

484. FOCAS; Carthage, ca. 606/7 AD, Decanummium, 4.86g. Berk-515, MIB-100, S-688. Obv: DN FOCAS PERP AVG, Crowned, dr, and cuir bust facing. Rx: Large X; Cross above, star below, N - M across. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 135

485. REVOLT OF THE HERACLII; Carthage, ca. 608-10 AD, Decanummium, 4.18g. MIB-14, S-716, Berk-531b. Obv: ERACΛIO CONSVΛI, Bareheaded facing bust of Heraclius, wearing consular robes and holding eagle-tipped scepter; cross above. Rx: Large X; cross above; N - M across; star below. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 200 486. HERACLIUS; Constantinople, ca. 632-5 AD, Hexagram, 4.52g. MIB-140, S-768. Obv. dd NN hERACLIЧS ET hERA CONST P P A, Std facing figures of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine; between, cross. Rx. dEЧS AdIЧTA

ROmANIS, Cross potent on globe and three steps; in r field, K. Ex John Aiello collection. aVF 225

487. HERACLIUS; Catania, ca. 622/3 AD, Decanummium, 3.16g. Berk-605, MIB240, S-885. Obv: D N ERACLI PP AVC, Crowned, dr and cuir bust facing. Rx: Large I between ANNO and X/III; CAT below. Ex John Aiello collection. aEF 100

488. HERACLIUS; Sicily, ca. 615-28 AD, Follis, 13.80g. Berk-608, S-882. Obv: Bust of Heraclius facing, Heraclian monogram r, all within incuse punch; Host coin: D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG, Bust of Anastasius I to r. Rx: SCLS within incuse punch; Host coin: Large M flanked by two stars; above, cross; in ex, CON. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 300 489. HERACLIUS; 610-641 AD. Syracuse, ca. 631 AD, Follis, 14.77g. S-883, Berk609. Obv: Crowned and dr facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine; cross between; all within circular punch. Rx: SCLS within circular punch. Overstruck on Berk 546, yr 21. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 175 490. HERACLIUS; Rome, ca. 613-20 AD, Half Follis, 3.18g. S-889, MIB-243a, Berk-611. Obv: D N ЄRACLIORVN, Crowned and dr busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine facing; above, small cross. Rx: Large XX; above, small cross; in ex, ROM. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 100 491. HERACLIUS; Alexandria, ca. 613-8 AD, 12 Nummi, 4.21g. MIB-200a, S-853, DO-189, Berk-583. Obv: Crowned and dr busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine facing. Rx: Large IB; cross potent on two steps between; AΛЄZ below. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 175 492. HERACLIUS; Alexandria, ca. 613-8 AD, Nummi 6, 2.53g. DO-198, MIB-210, S-862, Berk-593. Obv: DD M hERACLS, Cross potent set on two steps. Rx: Large S. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 65 493. HERACLIUS; 610-641 AD. Carthage, ca. 610-41 AD, Decanummium, 3.15g. Berk-602, MIB-237, S-876. Obv: D N ЄRACLIO P P AV, Helmeted and cuir bust of Heraclius facing. Rx: Large X; N - M across; above, cross; below, star. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 175 494. CONSTANS II; Constantinople, ca. 654-9 AD, Solidus, 4.37g. MIB-28, S-960, Berk-152. Obv: d N CONSTANTINЧS C CONSTA, Crowned and dr busts of Constans and Constantine IV facing; above, cross. Rx: VICTORIA AVGЧ Δ, Cross potent on base and three steps, CONOBI below. Ex John Aiello collection. MS 750 495. CONSTANS II; Constantinople, ca. 641-68 AD, Follis, 4.10g. S-1000, MIB-162, Berk-648. Obv: EN TYTO NIKA, Crowned emperor stg facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger. Rx: Large m between ANA and NEOς; above, cross. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 50 496. CONSTANS II; Constantinople, ca. 641-68 AD, Follis, 4.10g. S-1010, MIB174, Berk-660. Obv: Constans II and Constantine IV stg facing in military attire, holding globus crucigers. Rx: Large M between A/N/N/O and unclear date; above, cross; in ex, CON. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 150 497. CONSTANS II; Constantinople, ca. 666-8 AD, Follis, 4.57g. S-1013, MIB178, Berk-665. Obv: Helmeted bust facing, globus cruciger in r hand; K to r. Rx: Large M; facing bust of Constantine IV above, flanked by crowned facing busts of Heraclius and Tiberius. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 45 498. CONSTANS II; Carthage, ca. 662-7 AD, Follis, 6.78g. S-1055, MIB-194, Berk-680. Obv: Constans, holding long cross, and Constantine stg facing; cross between. Rx: Large M flanked by Heraclius and Tiberius; monogram above; KTς below. Ex John Aiello collection. F 300 499. CONSTANS II; Carthage, ca. 647-59 AD, Follis, 4.79g. S-1059, MIB-198a, Berk-684. Obv: CONSTANTIN P, Crowned, dr and bearded bust facing, holding mappa and globus cruciger. Rx: Large Cross flanked by C - T and X - X; above, cross. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 100

500. CONSTANS II; Carthage, ca. 647-59 AD, Half Follis, 4.30g. S-1059, MIB-198a, Berk-684. Obv: CONSTANT, Bust facing, wearing crown and consular robes, holding mappa and globe cruciger. Rx: Large cross between X - X; star between pellets and C - T above. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 125

501. CONSTANS II; 641-668 AD. Syracuse, ca. 641 AD, Follis, 4.71g. MIB-204, S-1103, Berk-691. Obv: IҺPER COҺSt, Bust facing, wearing crown and chlamys, holding globus cruciger. Rx: Large m between A/N/A and N/ЄOς; in ex, SC. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 125

502. CONSTANS II; 641-668 AD. Syracuse, ca. 647-50 AD, Follis, 4.13g. S-1105, MIB-206. Obv: Crowned facing bust, with short bead, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger. Rx: Large M; monogram above. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 150

503. CONSTANS II; 641-668 AD. Syracuse, ca. 652/3 AD, Follis, 4.32g. S-1108, MIB-208, Berk-695. Obv: Constans stg facing, wearing long beard, crown, and chlamys, holding globus cruciger; I/N/∆ - I/A across field. Rx: Large M; cross above; SCL. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 150

504. CONSTANS II; 641-668 AD. Syracuse, ca. 654-9 AD, Follis, 3.03g. MIB-209, S-1109, Berk-696. Obv: Constans, holding long cross, and Constantine, holding globus cruciger, stg facing. Rx: Large M; monogram above; SCL below. Ex John Aiello collection. Some of obverse flatly-struck. EF 110

505. CONSTANS II; 641-668 AD. Syracuse, ca. 659-68 AD, Follis, 3.26g. DO-181, S-1110, Berk-697. Obv: Crowned facing figures of Constans, holding long cross, and Constantine, holding globus cruciger. Rx: Large M, flanked by Heraclius and Tiberius facing; SCL below; monogram above. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 150

506. ARAB-BYZANTINE; Emesa ca. 685-92 AD, Fals, 4.65g. Album-3524. Obv: Crowned and draped imperial bust facing, holding globus cruciger. Rev: Large M, star above, Arabic around, CHC to r. Ex John Aiello collection. Bold F 200

507. UMMAYAD, IMITATING CONSTANS II; Damascus ca. 650-700 AD, Fals, 4.13g. Album-3519. Obv: Emperor holding cruciform scepter and globus cruciger, gazelle l, star and letters r. Rx: Large M, cross above, star below, Arabic legends to l, r, and below. Ex John Aiello collection. F 225 508. CONSTANTINE IV; 668-685 AD, Syracuse, ca. 668-74 AD, Follis, 5.10g. Berk-739, DO-II-60, MIB-III-104, Sear-1207. Obv: Cuir and helmeted bust three-quarter facing, short beard, holding globus cruciger; no legend. Rx: Large M between facing stg figures of Heraclius and Tiberius, crowned, holding globus cruciger; above, monogram; in ex, SCL. Ex John Aiello collection. Green patination. EF 175 Finest Known

509. THEODOSIUS III; Syracuse, ca. 715-7 AD, Follis, 5.77g. S-1496, MIB-16, Berk-834. Obv: Crowned facing bust, wearing loros, holding spear over shoulder and globus cruciger. Rx: Large M; monogram above, palm fronds flanking; Θ below; in ex, SCL. Ex John Aiello collection. We have never seen a better example of this coin. EF 2850

510. LEO III; Constantinople, ca. 720/1 AD, Follis, 10.33g. S-1514, Berk-838. Obv: δNO LЄON P A MUL A, Crowned facing bust, holding globus cruciger and akakia. Rx: δ N CONSTANTINUS M, Crowned facing bust of Constantine, holding globus cruciger and akakia; in ex, M/A; A/N/N - X/X across field. Ex John Aiello collection. Some of reverse flatly-struck, as is part of obverse. gVF 300 511. LEO III; Constantinople, ca. 720/1 AD, Follis, 7.20g. S-1514, Berk-838. Obv: δNO LЄON P A MUL A, Crowned facing bust, holding globus cruciger and akakia. Rx: δ N CONSTANTINUS M, Crowned facing bust of Constantine, holding globus cruciger and akakia; in ex, M/A; A/N/N - X/X across field. Ex John Aiello collection. Reverse flatly-struck. aEF 260 512. LEO III AND CONSTANTINE V; Constantinople, ca. 735-41 AD, Follis, 5.48g. S-1516, Berk-846. Obv: LEOn S COnST, Crowned busts of Leo and Constantine facing, holding akakia. Rx: Large M between XXX and NNN; above, cross; beneath, A. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 350 513. CONSTANTINE V; Syracuse, ca. 751-75 AD, Follis, 3.28g. S-1569, Berk-864. Obv: Crowned and dr busts of Constantine and Leo IV facing, holding akakia; cross between; K to l, ΛЄѠN to r. Rx: Crowned and dr bust of Leo III facing, holding cross potent; ΛЄON to l, ΔЄCN to r. Ex John Aiello collection. Virtually MS 110 514. LEO IV; Constantinople, ca. 775-80 AD, Miliaresion, 2.01g. S-1585, DO-3. Obv: IҺSЧS XRISTЧS ҺICA, Cross potent set upon three steps. Rx: LЄOҺ / S COҺST / AҺTIҺЄ Є / C ΘЄЧ ЬA / SILIS in five lines. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 60 515. LEO IV; Constantinople, ca. 775-80 AD, Follis, 5.50g. S-1586, Berk-866. Obv: Crowned and dr busts of Leo IV and Constantine VI facing; above, cross. Rx: Crowned busts of Leo III and Constantine V facing; between, cross; B - A/X - N across. Ex John Aiello collection. aEF 100

Exceptional Quality for Issue

516. CONSTANTINE VI AND IRENE; Constantinople, ca. 790-2 AD, Follis, 2.57g. S-1596, Berk-871. Obv: Crowned facing busts of Constantine VI and Irene. Rx: Crowned facing busts of Leo III, Constantine V, and Leo IV; below, large M flanked by X - N; A below. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 475 517. LEO V; Syracuse, ca. 814-5 AD, Follis, 3.07g. S-1636, Berk-887. Obv: Crowned facing bust of Leo, holding cross potent; Λ to l, Є/O/star to r. Rx: Crowned facing bust of Constantine, holding globus cruciger; C - I across field. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 100 518. LEO V; Syracuse, ca. 813-20 AD, Follis, 3.75g. S-1637, Berk-888. Obv: LЄOҺ, Crowned facing bust, holding cross potent; Λ and cross to r. Rx: CONST, Crowned facing bust of Constantine, wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger; K to l, cross to r. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 100 519. MICHAEL II; Constantinople, ca. 821-9 AD, Follis, 8.64g. S-1642, Berk-890. Obv: MIXAHL S ΘЄOFILOS, Crowned facing busts of Michael and Theophilus; cross between. Rx: Large M; X/X/X - N/N/N across; cross above, Θ below. DOC 10; Sear 1642. Ex John Aiello collection. aEF 150 520. MICHAEL II; Syracuse, ca. 820-9 AD, Follis, 2.28g. S-1652, Berk-891. Obv: MIXAHL S ΘЄOF, Crowned facing busts of Michael and Theophilus. Rx: Large M, cross above, Θ below. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 90 521. THEOPHILUS; Constantinople, ca. 829-42 AD, Follis, 5.40g. S-1667, Berk894. Obv: ΘЄΟFIL bASIL, Crowned Theophilus stg facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger. Rx: + ΘЄO/FILЄ AVς / OVSTЄ SV / ҺICAS in four lines. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 135 522. THEOPHILUS; Constantinople, ca. 829-42 AD, Follis, 4.46g. S-1668, Berk895. Obv: Crowned bust facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger. Rx: +ΘEO / FILE AVG / OVSTESV / hICAS in four lines. Ex John Aiello collection. Image beautifully highlighted by green toning. Choice EF 175 523. THEOPHILUS; Syracuse, ca. 830-42 AD, Follis, 2.54g. S-1680, Berk-896. Obv: ΘEOFILOS bAS, Crowned bust facing, holding cross. Rx: + MIXAHΛ S CONST, Crowned busts of Michael II and Constantine; above, star. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 80 524. MICHAEL III; Constantinople, ca. 866-7 AD, Follis, 6.21g. S-1693, Berk-900. Obv: + MIҺAЄL IMPЄRAT, Crowned facing bust of Michael. Rx: + ЬASILIЧS RЄX (star), Crowned facing bust of Basil. Ex John Aiello collection. Areas of porosity. EF 350 525. BASIL I; Constantinople, ca. 879-86 AD, Follis, 7.96g. S-1709, Berk-905. Obv: + bASILIOS bASILЄVS, Crowned emperor std facing on lyre-backed throne. Rx: + ЬASIL/IOS ЄҺ ӨЄO/ ЬASILЄVS / ROmЄOҺ in four lines. Ex John Aiello collection. gVF 100

526. BASIL I; 867-886 AD. Uncertain, ca. 868-79 AD, Follis, 7.18g. S-1710, Berk-906. 867-886 AD. Obv: +bASILIO S COҺSTAҺ bASILIS, Basil I and Constantine std facing, crowned, holding labarum between them. Rx: + ЬASILIO / S COҺSZAҺ / ZIҺOS ЄҺ ӨO / ЬASILЄIS R/OMAIOҺ in five lines. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 250 527. BASIL I; Constantinople, ca. 867-86 AD, Follis, 7.41g. S-1712, Berk-908. Obv: + LЄOҺ bASILI S COҺST AЧϚϚ, Crowned facing busts, Basil I between Leo VI and Constantine. Rx: + ЬASIL COҺSTAҺ T S LЄOҺ ЄҺ ΘO ЬASIL S ROMЄOҺ in five lines; star below. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 125 528. LEO VI; Constantinople, ca. 886-912 AD, Follis, 5.15g. S-1729, Berk-918. Obv: + LЄOn bASILЄVS ROm, Crowned bust facing, holding akakia. Rx: + LЄOn / Єn ΘЄΟ bΑ/SILЄVS R/OmЄΟҺ in four lines. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 150 529. LEO IV; 886-912 AD. Constantinople, ca. 886-912 AD, Follis, 6.56g. S-1730, DO-6, Berk-919. Obv: LЄOҺ S ALЄΞΑҺδROS, Crowned Leo VI and Alexander std facing on double throne, holding between them labarum. Rx: + LЄOҺ / S ALЄΞΑҺ/δROS bASIL / ROmЄOҺ in four lines. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 165

530. CONSTANTINE VII AND ZOE; 641-668 AD. Constantinople, ca. 914-9 AD, Follis, 5.65g. S-1758, DO-22, Berk-927. Obv: +COҺSTAҺT CЄ ZOH b, Crowned busts of Constantine VII and Zoe facing; both holding cross. Rx: +COҺS/TAҺTIҺO / CЄ ZOH bA/SILIS RO/MЄON in five lines. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 300 531. CONSTANTINE VII AND ZOE; Constantinople, ca. 914-9 AD, Follis, 6.47g. S-1758, DO-22, Berk-927. Obv: +COҺSTAҺT CЄ ZOH b, Crowned busts of Constantine VII and Zoe facing; both holding cross. Rx: +COҺS/TAҺTIҺO / CЄ ZOH bA/SILIS RO/MЄON in five lines. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 325 532. CONSTANTINE VII AND ROMANUS I; Constantinople, ca. 931-44 AD, Follis, 6.02g. S-1760, Berk-929. Obv: + RωmAh bASILEVS Rωm, Crowned bust of Romanus I facing, holding labarum scepter and globus cruciger. Rx: + RωmA/h EҺ ΘEω bA/SILEVS Rω/mAIωh in four lines. Ex John Aiello collection. MS 170 533. CONSTANTINE VII; Constantinople, ca. 945-50 AD, Follis, 7.32g. S-1761, Berk-930. Obv: Crowned facing bust, holding akakia and cross on globe. Rx: +COnST / EN ΘEO bA / SILEVS R / OmEOn in four lines. Ex John Aiello collection. Face flatly-struck. gVF 75 534. CONSTANTINE VII AND ROMANUS II; Constantinople, ca. 931-44 AD, Follis, 5.42g. S-1762, Berk-931. Obv: ⧾ COҺSƮ CЄ ROMAN b ROM, Crowned facing busts of Constantine and Romanus, holding globus cruciger. Rx: ⧾ COҺSƮ CЄ ROMAҺ ЄҺ XRISƮ b ROMЄO in four lines. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 50 535. NICEPHORUS II; Constantinople, ca. 963-9 AD, Follis, 7.76g. S-1782, Berk943. Obv: ⧾ ҺICIFR ЬASILЄV RѠM, Crowned bust facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger. Rx: ⧾ ҺICHF/ЄҺ ΘЄѠ ЬA/SILЄVS RѠ/MAIѠҺ in four lines. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 250 536. NICEPHORUS II; Constantinople, ca. 963-9 AD, Follis, 6.25g. S-1783, Berk944. Obv: +ҺICIFR bASIL ROM, Crowned facing bust, cruciform scepterand globe. Rx: +ҺICHF / ЄҺ ΘЄω bA/SILЄVS Rω/mAIωҺ in four lines. Ex John Aiello collection. Struck on irregular flan. F 135

537. JOHN I; Constantinople, ca. 969-76 AD, Miliaresion, 2.53g. S-1792. Obv: + IҺSЧS XRI-STЧS ҺICA star, Cross crosslet set upon globe above two steps; in central medallion, crowned facing bust, I/Ⲱ - A/N across. Rx: + IωAҺҺ / ЄҺ XⲰ AVTO/CRAT, ЄVSЄb / bASILЄVS / RⲰMAIⲰ in five lines. Ex John Aiello collection. EF

Rare Class A1

200

538. ANONYMOUS CLASS A1; ca. 970-76 AD, Under John I, run by Basil II. Constantinople, Half Follis, 4.29g. DO-A1.4. Obv: + ЄMAMANOVHΛ, Facing bust of Christ, nimbate, holding Gospels; across, IC - XC. Rx: +IhSЧS / XRISTЧS /bASILЄЧ / bASILЄ in four lines. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 600 539. ANONYMOUS CLASS A2; Constantinople, ca. 976-1028 AD, Follis, 11.10g. S-1812, Berk-948. Obv: + ЄMMA-NOVHΛ, Nimbate bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels, IC XC across. Rx: + IҺSЧS XRISTЧS ЬASILЄЧ ЬASILЄ, legend in four lines. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 450

540. ANONYMOUS CLASS A2; ca. 976-1025 AD, Follis, 11.85g. S-1812, Berk948. Obv: Nimbate bust of Christ facing, holding book of the Gospels. Rx: IhSuS / KRISTuS / BASILEuS / bASILE in four lines. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 500 541. ANONYMOUS CLASS A2; Constantinople, ca. 976-1025 AD, Follis, 7.88g. S-1813, Berk 949. Obv: + ЄMMANOVHΛ; IC - XC across facing bust of Christ Pantokrator Rx: + IҺSЧS / XRISTЧS / ЬASILЄЧ / ЬASILЄ in four lines; pellet above and below. Ex John Aiello collection. aEF 300 542. ANONYMOUS CLASS A2; ca. 969-76 AD, Follis, 6.58g. S-1793. Obv: Bust of Christ facing, nimbate, raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels, IC-XC across fields. Rx: IhSUS / XRISTUS / bASILEU / bASILE in four lines, quatrefoil above and below. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 150 543. ANONYMOUS CLASS A3; Constantinople, ca. 1020-8 AD, Follis, 11.04g. S-1818, Berk-950. Obv: + ЄMMANOVHΛ, Nimbate bust of Christ facing, holding Gospels; IC - XC across. Rx: + IhSЧS / XRISTЧS / bASILЄЧ / bASILЄ in four lines within dotted border. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 450 544. ANONYMOUS CLASS B; Constantinople, ca. 969-76 AD, Follis, 11.08g. Berk-951, S-1823. Obv: + ЄMMANOVH; IC - XC across facing bust of Christ Pantokrator. Rx: + IS XS / ЬASILЄ / ЬASILЄ in four lines between cross on three steps. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 300

545. ANONYMOUS CLASS D; Constantinople, ca. 1042-55 AD, Follis, 11.02g. S-1836, Berk-953. Obv: Nimbate Christ std facing, wearing pallium and colobium and holding Gospels; IC - XC across. Rx: IS XS / bASILЄ / bASIL in three lines; cross above, crescent below. Ex John Aiello collection. Bold F 250 546. ANONYMOUS CLASS F; Constantinople, ca. 1059-67 AD, Follis, 8.67g. S-1856, Berk-956. Obv: Christ nimbate, std facing, raising r hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels; IC - XC across. Rx: ISXS / bASILЄ / bASIL in three lines, cross and dashes above and below. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 90 547. ANONYMOUS CLASS G; Constantinople, ca. 1068-71 AD, Follis, 7.28g. S-1866, Berk-957. Obv: IC-XC NI-KA in two lines across nimbate bust of Christ, holding book of gospels. Rx: C-R / P-Δ around saltire cross with globe and dots at the ends. Ex John Aiello collection. gVF 375 548. ANONYMOUS CLASS I; Constantinople, ca. 1078-81 AD, Follis, 6.17g. S-1889, Berk-962. Obv: Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; IC - XC across. Rx: Latin cross with central saltire, globus and two pellets at the end of each extremity; crescents above, floral scrolls below. Ex John Aiello collection. F 80 Rare Half Follis

549. ANONYMOUS CLASS I; Constantinople, ca. 1078-81 AD, Possibly Half Follis, 4.26g. S-1889, Berk-962. Obv: Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; IC - XC across. Rx: Latin cross with central saltire, globus and two pellets at the end of each extremity; crescents above, floral scrolls below. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 400

550. ISAAC I; Constantinople, ca. 1057-9 AD, Histamenon Nomisma, 4.41g. S-1843, Berk-313, DO-2. Obv: ⧾ IҺI XIC RCX RЄGNANTIҺm, Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing. Rx: ⧾ ICΛΛKIOC RΛCIΛЄVC PƜM, Isaac stg facing, wearing crown, scale cuirass, corselet with pteryges, and military cloak, holding sword and resting hand on sheath. Ex John Aiello collection. MS 1300

551. MICHAEL VII; Constantinople, ca. 1071-78 AD, EL Histamenon Nomisma, 4.38g. S-1868, Berk-325. Obv: IC - XC across bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels. Rx: +MIXAHΛ RACIΛ O Δ, Crowned bust facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger. Ex John Aiello collection. MS 900 552. NICEPHORUS III; 1078-1081 AD. Constantinople, ca. 1078-81 AD, Follis, 7.95g. S-1888, DO-9.13. Obv: IC-XC across Christ stg facing, holding Gospels, raising hand, star l and r. Rx: C-Φ N-Δ around cross with saltire and globes at ends. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 250 553. ALEXIUS I; Constantinople, ca. 1082-7 AD, EL Histamenon Nomisma, 4.30g. S-1893. Obv: Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels. Rx: Crowned facing bust of Alexius, holding scepter surmounted by star and globus cruciger. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 900 554. JOHN II; Constantinople, ca. 1118-22 AD, Aspron Trachy, 4.41g. S-1943, DO-9. Obv: MHP ΘV, Virgin nimbate, std facing on throne, holding infant Christ. Rx: Ιω/ ΔΕΞ/ΠΟΤ/ΗΤω - ΠΘVΡΟΓCΝΗΤ, John II stg facing holding labarum and akakia. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 400 555. JOHN II; Thessalonica, ca. 1118-43 AD, Tetarteron, 3.98g. S-1953. Obv: ICXC, Bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels. Rx: Iω ΔЄCΠOT, Facing bust of John, holding scepter and globus cruciger. Ex John Aiello collection. F 45 556. MANUEL I; Constantinople, ca. 1167-87 AD, Hyperpyron, 4.29g. S-1956, Berk-349. Obv: +ΚЄ ROHΘЄI, Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels, IC - XC across. Rx: Manuel stg facing, holding labarum and globus; above, hand of God; MA/N૪HΛ / ΔЄC/ΠO/THTⲰ/ΠOP/ΦVP/ΓЄN/NH/T across. Ex John Aiello collection. Slight bend in flan at 11:00. EF 1000

557. MANUEL I; Thessalonica, ca. 1143-80 AD, Tetarteron, 4.42g. S-1975. Obv: O/Γ/Є - ⲰP/ΓΙ/Ο/S, Facing bust of St. George, nimbate, holding spear and shield. Rx: MAN૪HΛ ΔЄCΠΟΤΗC, Bust of Manuel I Comnenus facing, crowned, holding labarum and akakia. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 150 558. MANUEL I; Thessalonica, ca. 1167-83 AD, Tetarteron, 3.86g. S-1976, DO-19. Obv: IC-XC across radiate cross set upon three steps. Rx: MANOYHΛ ΔEC-Π, Manuel stg facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger. Ex John Aiello collection. aEF 125 559. MANUEL I; Constantinople, ca. 1160-4 AD, Aspron Trachy, 3.27g. S-1964. Obv: MHP – ΘV, Virgin std facing on throne, holding medallion of the Infant Christ. Rx: MANOVHΛ ΔECΠOTHC, Manuel stg facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 70 560. MANUEL I; Constantinople, ca. 1143-80 AD, Aspron Trachy, 4.14g. S-1966. Obv: IC-XC across Christ nimbate, enthroned, holding Gospels. Rx: Manuel, holding labarum and cross on globe, being crowned by Mary, both stg facing; M between. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 150 561. ISAAC II; Constantinople, ca. 1185-95 AD, Aspron Trachy, 3.84g. S-2003. Obv: Virgin Mary nimbate, std facing, wearing pallium and maphorium, holding nimbate head of the infant Christ; MP – ΘV across. Rx: I/CAA/KI/OC ΔЄC/ΠΟ/ TH/C, Isaac II stg facing, holding cruciform scepter and akakia. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 30 562. ANDRONICUS I; Constantinople, ca. 1183-5 AD, Aspron Trachy, 4.08g. S-1985. Obv: MHPΘV, Virgin stg facing, holding the head of the infant Christ. Rx: ANΔPONIKOC ΔECΠOTHC, IC – XC across Andronicus stg facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger, being crowned by Christ. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 125 563. ANDRONICUS I; Constantinople, ca. 1183-5 AD, Aspron Trachy, 3.92g. S-1985. Obv: MHPΘV, Virgin stg facing, holding the head of the infant Christ.

Rx: ANΔPONIKOC ΔECΠOTHC, IC – XC across Andronicus stg facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger, being crowned by Christ. Ex John Aiello collection. aEF 125 564. ANDRONICUS I; Constantinople, ca. 1183-5 AD, Aspron Trachy, 3.59g. S-1985. Obv: MHPΘV, Virgin stg facing, holding the head of the infant Christ. Rx: ANΔPONIKOC ΔECΠOTHC, IC – XC across Andronicus stg facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger, being crowned by Christ. Ex John Aiello collection. aEF 45

565. ANDRONICUS I; Constantinople, ca. 1183-5 AD, Tetarteron, 1.95g. S-1986. Obv: MHPΘV, Virgin Mary stg facing, holding head of Christ. Rx: Andronicus stg facing, holding akakia and labarum, being blessed by Christ stg r, holding Gospels. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 85 566. ANDRONICUS I; Constantinople, ca. 1183-5 AD, Tetarteron, 3.44g. S-1986. Obv: MHPΘV, Virgin Mary stg facing, holding head of Christ. Rx: Andronicus stg facing, holding akakia and labarum, being blessed by Christ stg r, holding Gospels. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 125 567. JOHN III, NICEA; Magnesia, ca. 1222-54 AD, Trachy, 3.76g. S-2091. Obv: MP - ΘV, Virgin stg facing, nimbate, holding medallion with infant Christ; cross to l and r. Rx: John stg facing, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by Christ, holding Gospel. Ex John Aiello collection. gVF 75 568. JOHN III, NICEA; Thessalonica, ca. 1249-54 AD, Trachy, 1.84g. S-2134, DO14.2. Obv: Facing bust of beardless Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing. Rx: Halflength figure of John III, holding labarum and globus cruciger. Ex John Aiello collection. aEF 100 569. THEODORE II; Magnesia, ca. 1254-8 AD, Trachy, 3.25g. S-2142, DO-10. Obv: Monogram, TPY-ΦѠΝ across St. Tryphon stg facing, holding cross, fleur-de-lis flanking. Rx: Crowned figure of Theodore holding labarum and globus cruciger, Manus Dei above. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 50

570. ANDRONICUS II, PALAELOGUS; Constantinople, ca. 1282-1328 AD, Trachy, 1.02g. S-2337. Obv: Bust of Archangel Michael facing, holding scepter and globus. Rx: Andronicus stg facing, holding cruciform scepter and being crowned by Christ. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 100

571. ANDRONICUS II; Thessalonica, ca. 1282-1328 AD, Trachy, 2.05g. S-2364. Obv: Six-pointed star. Rx: Andronicus stg facing, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by St. Demetrius. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 75 572. ANDRONICUS II, PALAELOGUS; Thessalonica, ca. 1282-1328 AD, Trachy, 1.75g. S-2374, DO-730-1. Obv: Facing bust of St. Demetrius, holding spear and shield. Rx: Half-length winged facing figure of Andronicus, holding sword and akakia, above battlements. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 100 573. ANDRONICUS II AND MICHAEL IX; Constantinople, ca. 1294-1320 AD, Assarion, 1.74g. S-2428. Obv: + KVPIE BOHΘVTC BACIΛ, Nimbate, facing bust of Christ. Rx: ANΔPONIKOC MIXAHΛ, Emperors stg facing, holding patriarchal cross between them. Ex John Aiello collection. F 150 574. ANDRONICUS II AND MICHAEL IX; Constantinople, ca. 1294-1320 AD, Assarion, 1.69g. DO-680, S-2435. Obv: AVTOKPATOPEC RωMAIωN, Andronicus to l, and Michael to r; Christ stg between crowning them. Rx: Bust of Archangel Michael. Ex John Aiello collection. F 70 575. ANDRONICUS II AND MICHAEL IX; Constantinople, ca. 1282-1328 AD, Assarion, 2.36g. S-2435, DO-677. Obv: AVTOKPATOPЄC RѠMAIѠN, Andronicus and Michael stg facing, nimbate Christ between crowning them; IC - XC across. Rx: Bust of archangel Michael facing. Ex John Aiello collection. gVF 180 576. ANDRONICUS II AND MICHAEL IX; Constantinople, ca. 1301/2 AD, Assarion, 1.58g. S-2446, DO-698. Obv: Large NIЄ (date). Rx: Andronicus and Michael stg facing, holding labarum between them. Ex John Aiello collection. aEF 150 577. ANDRONICUS II AND ANDRONICUS III; Constantinople, ca. 1282-1328 AD, Trachy, 1.75g. S-2464, DO-623. Obv: Theotokos stg facing, orans. Rx: Crowned facing figures of Andronicus II and Andronicus III, each holding trefoil scepter and long cross between them. Ex John Aiello collection. F 50 578. MANUEL II; Constantinople, ca. 1391-1425 AD, Follaro, 0.47g. S-2559, DO1610. Obv: MAN-OVHΛ, Facing bust of Manuel. Rx: Four stars around cross. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 150 579. JOHN VIII; Constantinople, ca. 1421-48 AD, Hyperpyron Half, 6.85g. S-2564. Obv: Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, book of Gospels in l hand; IC-XC across. Rx: + IΩANHC ΔECΠOTIC O ΠΑΛЄΟΛΟΓOC / ΘV XAPITI AVTOKPATOP, Nimbate bust facing, crowned and wearing loros; pellet in l and r fields. Ex John Aiello consignment. aEF 500

580. JOHN II; Constantinople, ca. 1280-97 AD, Asper, 2.45g. S-2608. Obv: OA monogram, EVΓENIO Γ, St. Eugenius stg, holding long cross. Rx: IѠ/O/K/TNN/O, John stg, holding labarum and akakia, Manus Dei above, star below. Ex John Aiello collection. aEF 350 581. ALEXIUS III, TREBIZOND; ca. 1349-90 AD, Asper, 2.07g. S-2628, Bendall-66. Obv: OA monogram, ЄVΓ - NH across St. Eugenius std on horseback to r. Rx: Δ/ΛЄO - MNH, Emperor on horseback to r; in upper r field, star. Ex John Aiello collection. Toned VF 350 582. BASIL I; ca. 1332-40 AD, Asper, 2.00g. S-2622. Obv: ЄV, St. Eugenius, holding cruciform scepter, on horseback r. Rx: BA-M, Basil holding lis-tipped scepter, on horseback r. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 250 583. ZEGID ATABEGS OF MOSUL: QUTB AL-DIN MAWDUD; ca. 1149-70 AD, 10.90g. S-59, BMC-3, 499-507. Obv: Male bust facing slightly l, knot at forehead; two winged creatures above; curved Kufic legends at r and l. Rx: 4-line

simple Kufic legend. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 250 584. ARTUQIDS OF MARDIN: NAJM AL-DIN ALPI; ca. 1152-76 AD, 16.80g. S-28, S-3, 372-4. Obv: Two diad dr male busts facing each other; legend in Nashki at top and bottom. Rx: Virgin, nimbate, and Byzantine emperor both stg, facing; legend in cursive Nashki. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 250 585. ARTUQIDS OF MARDIN: NAJM AL-DIN ARPI; ca. 1170-1176 AD, 9.60g. S-30.2, BMC-3, 384-5. Obv: Two male heads facing; legend in simple Kufic on both sides. Rx: Youthful female head facing; legend in cursive Nashki in four segments around margin. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 200 586. ARTUQIDS OF MARDIN: HUSAM AL-DIN YULUQ ARSLAN; ca. 1185 AD, 9.30g. S-33.1, BMC-3, 398. Obv: Diad Turkish male bust facing, locks of hair to each side; legend in transitional Kufic in r and l fields. Rx: 3-line legend in transitional Kufic within beaded 6-point star; marginal legend. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 250 587. SELJUKS OF RUM, RUKN AL-DIN SULAYMAN II; ca. 1193-6 AD, Dirham, 6.70g. Album-1205. Obv: Horseman advancing r, holding mace; star to l. Rx: Legend citing Rukn al-Din Sulayman II, mint, and AH date. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 225 588. MANUEL I; Constantinople, ca. 1143-80 AD, Aspron Trachy, 4.39g. S-1966. Obv: IC-XC across Christ nimbate, enthroned, holding Gospels. Rx: Manuel, holding labarum and cross on globe, being crowned by Mary, both stg facing; M between. Ex John Aiello collection. EF 150 589. ALEXIUS I; Thessalonica, ca. 1092-111 AD, Tetarteron, 3.87g. S-1929. Obv: Nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels; IC - XC across. Rx: + AΛЄΞI ΔЄCΠ, Crowned bust facing, holding cruciform scepter and globus cruciger. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 80 590. ARTUQIDS OF MARDIN; HUSAM AL-DIN YULUQ ARSLAN; ca. 1195 AD, 12.60g. S&S-35.1, BMC-3, 409-11. Obv: Two figures flanking one in mourning, with veiled head std l; another figure behind, head in profile to l, r arm raised. Rx: Three-line legend in late Kufic in solid circle, surrounded by marginal legend. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 200 591. ZENGID ATABEGS OF SINJAR: QUTB AL-DIN MUHAMMAD B. ZENGI; ca. 1197-1219 AD, 15.30g. S-82, BMC-3, 329-32. Obv: Bust of female facing, head turned r, wearing Corinthian helmet and breastplate; marginal legend. Rx: 5-line legend in miniscule cursive Kufic. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 225 592. AYYUBIDS, AL-AWHAD AYYUB, NAJM AL-DIN; Mayyafariqin mint, ca. 1202-3 AD, Dirham, 8.45g. Album-856. Obv: Facing bust wearing cap, two pairs of three straight lines on tied gathered cloak; marginal legend; al-Awhad in l field and al-Malik in r. Rx: Five-lined Kalima legend citing titles of Caliph. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 225 593. AYYUBIDS, MAYYAFARIQIN & JABAL SINJAR; AD 1210-1220. Mayyafariqin mint, ca. 1215/6 AD, Dirham, 12.96g. Album-859.1. Obv: Turbaned prince seated facing, with r leg drawn up, holding globe in r hand and placing l hand on hip. Rx: Legend citing al-Adil Abu Bakr as overlord within and around trilobe. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 225

594. ARTUQIDS OF MARDIN: NASIR AL-DIN ARTUQ ARSLAN; ca. 1225 AD, 11.60g. S-44, BMC-3:455-7. Obv: Male bust facing with long curly hair and garment fastened in front; semicircular legend in angular Kufic around head. Rx: 5-line legend in angular Kufic withing beaded border. Ex John Aiello collection. VF 200

Professor David MacDonald Collection of Bosporus Coinage LOTS 595-703

595. UNCERTAIN OF BOSPORUS AND PONTUS, TIME OF MITHRADATES VI (AMISOS?); ca. 130-100 BC, AE 21, 10.50g. SNG BMBlack Sea 976, HGC-7, 311, Lambros(1907), RN-1913, 292.16e. Obv. Bowcase; two countermarks: trident within rectangular incuse, and a Macedonian helmet within circular incuse. Rx. Star of eight rays; in field, bow. VF 175 Rare Triobol

596. TAURIC CHERSONESUS, PANTICAPAEUM; c. 480-437 BC, Triobol, 1.74g. Obv: Lion head facing, seen from above. Rx: Quadripartite incuse square with windmill pattern, star or flower in opposing quarters. Ex collection of Prof. David MacDonald. Exquisite image of lion’s head; high relief. EF 900 597. BOSPORUS, PANTICAPAEUM “APOLLONIA” ISSUE; 460-450 BC, AR Diobol, 1.40g. MacDonald-21/1. Obv. Lion’s head seeing from above with big mane. Rx. Square incuse divided into quarters - AΠOΛ. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 900 598. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, PANTICAPAEUM; ca. 325-310 BC, AE 25, 16.40g. MacDonald-65. Obv. Wreathed head of young satyr left. Rx. Π-A-N, bull’s head left. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. EF 1200 599. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, PANTICAPAEUM; ca. 325-310, AE, 4.80g. MacDonald-67. Obv. Bearded head of satyr left. Rx. Π-A-N, Head of bull left. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. EF 175 600. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, PANTICAPAEUM; ca. 300-250 BC, AE Dichalkon, 3.60g. MacDonald-67. Obv. Head of bearded satyr (or Pan) right. Rx. Π-A-N, head of bull left. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 175 601. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, PANTICAPAEUM; 310-304/3 BC, Æ 20, 6.80g. MacDonald-69. Obv. Bearded head of satyr (or Pan) right. Rx. Forepart of griffin left, Π-Α-Ν around; sturgeon below left. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. EF 245 602. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, PANTICAPAEUM; ca. 355-340 BC, AE Æ, 6.50g. MacDonald-70. Obv. Wreathed head of beardless satyr left. Rx. Π-Α-Ν, head of lion left; sturgeon swimming left, below. Ex coll. of Prof. David

MacDonald, 2025. VF 150 603. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, PANTICAPAEUM; ca. 310-304/3 BC, AE, 6.40g. MacDonald-72. Obv. Head of beardless satyr right. Rx. Π-A-N / T-I, bow in bow case. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. gVF 250 Issues of Panticapaeum

604. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, PANTICAPAEUM; ca. 310-304/3 BC, AE, 2.00g. MacDonald-72. Obv. Head of beardless satyr right. Rx. ΠΑΝ-ΤΙ Bow in bow-case. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. aEF 150 605. BOSPORUS, ISSUE OF THEODOSIA; ca. 375-360 BC, AE 11, 1.50g. MacDonald-93/unpublished reverse. Obv. Bull head facing inclined right. Rx. Bow case instead of six-pointed star. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 375 Bosporan Kingdom

606. BOSPORUS, LEUKON II (240-220 BC); ca. 240-220 BC, AE, 7.40g. MacDonald-99. Obv. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion’s skin headdress. Rx. Club and bow. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 145 KINGS OF BOSPORUS

607. BOSPORUS, LEUKON II (240-220 BC); ca. 240-220 BC, AE Æ18, 5.30g. MacDonald-100. Obv. Helmeted head of Athena right. Rx. Thunderbolt; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ above, ΛΕΥΚΩΝΟΣ below. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. aEF 225

608. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, PANTICAPAION; ca. 304/3-250 BC, AE 21, 5.10g. MacDonald-115. Panticapaion mint. Obv. Wreath head of beardless satyr to left; undertype of the head of a lion to left, with a bowcase countermark. Rx. ΠΑΝ, Bow above arrow; undertype of wreathed head of a satyr facing to left, with a star countermark. Overstruck on an earlier ‘pseudo-countermark’ issue (MacDonald 114). Rare. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 150 Black Sea Coinage

609. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, PANTICAPAEUM/PANTICAPAEUM BRONZE ISSUE COUNTERMARK, OVERSTRIKE (EARLY THROUGH LATE SPARTOCID KINGS); ca. 304-250 BC, AE 21, 6.00g. MacDonald-116. Overtype: Panticapaeum bronze issues, ca. 304-250 BC (3rd Century BC during the time of the Late Spartocid Kings).

Obv. Wreathed head of beardless satyr left. Rx. Bow and arrow. Host coin: Panticapaeum, bronze issues from the lattermost part of the Reign of Leucon I, and the Reigns of Spartocus II and Paerisades I, Satyrus II, Prytanis, and Eumelus, Fourth Century BC, (ca. 310-304/3 BC).

Obv. Head of beardless satyr left, wearing ivy wreath. Rx. ΠAN (not legible, and possibly one of the noted variations of this type). Head of lion left; below, sturgeon, which had been countermarked with a star in a circle. cf. Macdonald-70 (Satyr/Lion type, 310-304/3 BC - type IV bronze issues). Exceptionally Rare. On its face and amongst the other, more common by relation, rarities that follow after this initial type.

These specific bronze issues, which began ca. 304 BC, were originally double countermarks -- a Star in Circle (obverse)/Bow in Case (reverse) -- applied by hinged dies to the Satyr/Lion (MacDonald-70). After the application of the countermarks (MacDonald-114, Panticapaeum, ca. 304-250 BC) to the first Satyr/ Lion type struck (MacDonald-70), such coins without countermarks were no longer legal; as new coins were needed, coins of the Satyr/Lion type were thus issued with pseduo-countermarks engraved directly into the dies; these later Satyr/Lion bronzes (MacDonald-72), as the host coin for double-countermarks (MacDonald-115, essentially MacDonald-114 struck over a pseudo-countermark type such as MacDonald-72), featured countermarks that were engraved directly into the dies. These can easily be distinguished because the host types are not partially crushed in the area around the countermarks and the countermarks themselves are perfectly centered and aligned.

Clearly, our specimen (MacDonald-116) is one of the early examples that were overstruck on the Satyr/Lion bronzes (MacDonald-70) and which had been previously countermarked. It is obvious that this overstrike is an early example of Satyr/Lion coin that had been subsequently countermarked, after being struck and before being overstruck, most visibly due to the off-center placement of the Star in Circle (on the reverse, over the Lion), and the bow and arrow (of our specimen’s reverse) crushing both layers (the engraved countermark star on the reverse partially-crushed, and the already Lion (reverse of MacDonald-70), now doubly-crushed).

This is rare coin. Not simply on its face, but when considered in the context amongst rarities. In other words, the rarity of our specimen is made all the more exceptionally rare when we consider the sheer number of more common rarities it is made rare thereby.

Consider: later examples, struck on freshly prepared planchets, are far more common, accounting for most examples found during this specific part of the 3rd Century (ca. 304-250 BC) in the time of the Spartocid Kings.

This decline indicates a substantial instability in the bronze currency, and henceforth, despite many theories, it is difficult to identify bronze denominations with any certainty. From this point until the currency reforms of Mithradates Eupator of Pontus, just the approximate diameter and weight of bronze coins is indicated without speculation about the denomination originally intended.

Eventually, this type was modified by changing the satyr’s head from unbearded to bearded (MacDonald-124, and by substituting the ethnic of Phanagoria for Panticapaeum (MacDonald-157), and these variations remained in production into the 2nd Century, until the end of the Spartocid dynasty (ca. 250-108 BC).

Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 500 610. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, PANTICAPAEUM; ca. 304-250 BC, AE 16, 3.20g. MacDonald-116/1. Obv. Head of a beardless satyr left, wearing wreath. Rx. Bow and arrow; ПАN below. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 250 611. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, PANTICAPAEUM OVERSTRIKE

PANTICAPAEUM; ca. 304-250 BC, AE 21, 6.40g. MacDonald-117. Obv. Satyr left. Rx. ΠΑΝ, bow and arrow; countermark: star in circle. Overstruck on earlier issue, Panticapaeum, 310-304/3 BC (cf. Satyr/Lion type, MacDonald-70). Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 275 Coins from Bosporus 612. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, PANTICAPAEUM OVERSTRIKE

PANTICAPAEUM; ca. 304-250 BC, AE 19, 6.80g. MacDonald-117. Obv. Satyr left. Rx. ΠΑΝ, bow and arrow; countermark: star in circle. Overstruck on earlier issue, Panticapaeum, 310-304/3 BC (cf. Satyr/Lion type, MacDonald-70). Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 225 KINGS OF BOSPORUS 613. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, PANTICAPAEUM (ISSUE OF LATE SPARTOCID KINGS); ca. 250-200 BC, AE Denarius, 3.60g. MacDonald-118. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath. Rx. ΠAN, eagle facing, head left, with wings spread. Rare bronze issue type for the Panticapaeum mint. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 225 614. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, PANTICAPAEUM; ca. 250-200 BC, AE 13, 1.90g. MacDonald-121/4. Panticapaeum mint. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo to right. Rx. ΠΑΝ, tripod countermark in round incuse over satyr/bow and arrow. Ex coll. of Prof. David Macdonald, 2025. VF 120 615. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, PANTICAPAION; ca. 250-200 BC, AE 23, 5.70g. MacDonald-125, HGC-7, 117. For countermark, MacDonald-127. Panticapaion mint. Obv. Diademed head of Poseidon right; countermark: wreathed head of bearded satyr right within incuse circle. Rx. ΠANTI, prow left; countermark: wreathed head of bearded satyr right within incuse circle. Rare. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 300 KINGS OF BOSPORUS 616. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, PANTICAPAEUM (250-200 BC); Æ, 3.30g. MacDonald-127. Obv. Ivy-wreathed head of Poseidon to right, bearded head of satyr in incuse circle.Rx. Prow of galley to left; ΠANTI below. This coin is always overstruck. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF225 617. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, PANTICAPAEUM; ca. 200-150 BC, AE 13, 2.40g. MacDonald-139. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rx. ΠΑΝ below quiver to left with bow. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. aEF 250 618. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, PANTICAPAEUM; ca. 200-150 BC, AE 11, 2.00g. MacDonald-139. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rx. ΠΑΝ below quiver to left with bow. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 250 Coins from Bosporus 619. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, PANTICAPAEUM; ca. 200-150 BC, AE 12, 1.80g. MacDonald-140. Obv. Head of bull three-quarters facing to right. Rx. ΠΑΝ, plow with grain ear above to right. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. EF 300

620. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, PANTICAPAEUM; ca. 150-120 BC, AE 11, 1.70g. MacDonald-150. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet. Rx. Prow right, star to left, ΠΑΝ below. Rare overstrike. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 175 Cimmerian Bosporus, Panticapaeum (time of Mithridates VI Eupator) 621. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, PANTICAPAEUM (TIME OF MITHRIDATES VI EUPATOR); ca. 120-109/105 BC, Drachm AR, 3.80g. MacDonald-152/15. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo to right. Rx. ΠΑΝΤΙΚΑ / ΠΑΙΤΩΝ Bow in gorytos, club and monogram of pellet-in-Π below (but sword instead of club). Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 350

Coins from Bosporus 622. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, PANTICAPAION; ca. 120-109/5 BC, AR Drachm, 3.50g. MacDonald-152/15. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rx. Bow in case; sword and monogram below; above, ΠΑΝΤΙΚΑ (abbrev. for Panticapaion); below, ΠΛΑΤΩΝ (Platon, a magistrate’s name commonly found on Panticapaion issues). Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 400 623. KINGDOM OF CIMMERIAN BOSPOROS, PHANAGORIA OVERSTRIKE; ca. 140-108 BC, AE, 2.78g. MacDonald-157, Anochin-147.

Overstrike: Phanagoria (specimen unusually large for this type)

Obv. Bearded head of satyr.

Rx. Bow and arrow; below, ΘA. Host coin: Panticapaeum, ca. 150-120 BC. Obv. Beardless head of young satyr.

Rx. Caps of the Dioscuroi, surmounted by stars; below, ΠANTI.

Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 150 Coins from Bosporus 624. BOSPORUS, PHANAGORIA OVERSTRIKE PANTICAPAEUM; ca. 140-108 BC, AE 12, 2.40g. MacDonald-158. Overstrike: Phanagoria. Obv. Head of beardless satyr right. Rx. ΦΑ to right, bunch of grapes (note: the reverse for

MacDonald-158 is misdescribed, as noted by the author on the description for this coin). Host coin: Panticapaeum, ca. 200-150 BC. Obv. Head of bull three-quarters facing to right. Rx. ΠΑΝ, plow with grain ear above to right. cf. MacDonald-140. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 200 Kingdom of the Bosporus 625. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, THEODOSIA; ca. 240-220 BC, AE, 4.20g. MacDonald-159. Obv. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rx. ΘΕΥ Club and bow in bow-case. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 200 626. BOSPORUS, PANTICAPAEUM. TIME OF MITHRIDATES VI EUPATOR, CA.109-105 BC.; AE 14 Dichalkon, 2.40g. MacDonald-161, SNG BM-942. Obv. Tripod. Rx. Π-Α-Ν-Τ-Ι-Κ-Α-Π divided between star of eight rays, emanating from pellet in the center. Both the star and Apollo’s tripod are symbols of Mithradates that appears on many of his issues. This issue is frequently found struck over coins of Panticapaeum issued just previously to Mithradates’s intervention in the Bosporus, Apollo/Bow and Arrow (MacDonald-149) and Athena/Prow (MacDonald-150), as well as the Phanagoria issue Bearded Satyr/ Bow and Arrow (MacDonald-157). There are many, minor insignificant varieties resulting from inept die cutting, such as the legend retrograde or abbreviated. The type has also been reported in silver, but that needs authentication. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 285

627. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, PANTICAPAEUM COUNTERMARK, OVERSTRIKE; ca. 109-105 BC, AE 14.5, 1.80g. MacDonald-161 with countermark. Overstrike: Obv. Tripod, ΠAN to left (countermark). Rx. Bow and arrow overstruck. Host coin illegible. Rare overstrike. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. F 300 Bosporan Kingdom, Panticapaeum - Black Sea Coinage

628. BOSPORUS, PANTICAPAEUM. BLACK SEA REGION.; ca. 105-90 BC, AE 21 Tetrachalkon, 6.60g. MacDonald-165. Obv. Draped bust of Artemis right, wearing diadem; bow and quiver over shoulder. Rx. ΠANTIKAΠAITΩN (“of the Panticapaeans”); stag reclining left. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. gVF 350

629. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, GORGIPPIA. TIME OF MITHRIDATES VI; c. 105-90 BC, Drachm, 2.49g. MacDonald-167, SNG BM-985. Obv: Head of Dionysus (or Apollo?) r., wearing ivy wreath. Rx: Stag leaping r., transverse thyrsos behind; inscription off flan. Quite a rare city, especially in silver; we find nine drachms on Coin Archives. Ex collection of Prof. David MacDonald. VF 350

630. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, GORGIPPIA. TIME OF MITHRIDATES VI; c. 105-90 BC, Drachm, 2.36g. MacDonald-167 var (rev. inscrition), SNG BM985 var (same). Obv: Head of Dionysus (or Apollo?) r., wearing ivy wreath. Rx: Stag leaping r., transverse thyrsos behind; ΓΑΝΤ above, ΤΙΑΤΩΝ below. Quite a rare city, especially in silver; we find nine drachms on Coin Archives. Ex collection of Prof. David MacDonald. VF 500 631. COLCHIS, DIOSCURIAS; ca. 105-90 BC, Trichalkon, 6.40g. SNG BM-1021, Sear-3629, HGC-7 205, SNG Cop-102/3. Obv: Caps of the Dioscuri surmounted by stars. Rx: ΔΙ-ΟΣ/ΚΟΥ-ΡΙΑ/Δ-ΟΣ across field divided by upright thyrsos. Ex Prof. David MacDonald Collection. VF

150 Bosporan Kingdom - Issues of Mithradates Eupator 632. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, PHANAGORIA (TIME OF MITHRIDATES VI EUPATOR, 90-79 BC); ca. 90-79 BC AR Hemidrachm, 3.70g. MacDonald-174/2.

Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right.

Rx. ΦΑΝΑΓΟ-ΡΙΤΩΝ Filleted thyrsos; to left, monogram.

Issues of Mithradates Eupator, Third Period (ca. 90-79 BC).

Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF / F 300 633. BOSPORUS, GORGIPPIA (TIME OF MITHRADATES VI, 120-63 BC); ca. 90-70 BC, Æ Tetrachalchon, 7.70g. MacDonald-179/2. Obv. Head of Dionysos right, wearing ivy wreath.

Rx. ΓOPΓIΠΠEΩN, Thyrsos leaning on tripod; monogram to right. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 125 634. PANTICAPAEUM OVERSTRIKE; Obol, 6.85g. MacDonald-187. Overstrike: Panticapaeum

Obv. Head of Dionysos or Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath.

Rx. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, head turned left toward star; monogram in left field; in exergue, ΠANTIKAΠAAITΩN. Host coin: Machares at the Cimmerian Bosporos under Pontic rule

Obv. Bust of young Dionysos right, draped, wearing ivy wreath.

Rx. Bowcase; usually a monogram.

Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 300 KINGS OF BOSPORUS

635. BOSPORUS, ASANDROS, AS ARCHON (47-43 BC) OVERSTRIKE; AE 27, 15.10g. MacDonald-193, RPC-1845. Obv. Diademed head of Apollo right. Rx. APXONTOΣ AΣANΔPOY, prow left, trident behind. Overstruck on an Panticapaion bronze (MacDonald-187). Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. aVF

300

636. KINGDOM OF CIMMERIAN BOSPOROS, ASANDER AS ARCHON OVERSTRIKE; ca. 47-43 BC, AE, 16.72g. MacDonald-193, Anochin-224.

Overstrike: Asander as Archon

Obv. Head of Apollo right.

Rx. Prow left; to right, trident; above, APXONTOΣ; below, AΣANΔPOY. Host: Machares at the Cimmerian Bosporos under Pontic rule, ca. 79-65 BC Obv. Bust of young Dionysos right, wearing laurel wreath. Rx. Bow case, and perhaps a monogram not visible here. cf. Anochin-212, MacDonald-180.

Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. F 375 Kings of the Bosporus 637. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, PHANAGORIA (TIME OF ASANDER, 4717 BC); ca. 47-17 BC, AE, 7.00g. MacDonald-225. Obv. Head of Artemis right; to left, star. Rx. ΦΑΝΑΓΟ-ΡΙΤΩΝ, aplustre. Ex coll. of Prof. David Macdonald, 2025. VF 225 KINGS OF BOSPORUS

638. BOSPORUS, POLEMO I (14/13-7/8 BC); ca. 8/7-7/8, AE 28, 6.68g. MacDonald-235. Obv. Head of Demeter right, draped, wearing head veil, surrounded by wreath of grain and poppies. Rx. Bull’s head right; behind, monogram of Polemo I. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 225 KINGS OF BOSPORUS

639. BOSPORUS, POLEMO I (14/13-8 BC); ca. 14/13-10/9 BC, AE, 7.20g. MacDonald-236. Obv. Helmeted and draped bust of Athena right. Rx. Horse’s head right; monogram to left. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 400 640. CIMMERIAN BOSPORUS, PANTICAPAEUM (AS CAESARIA); ca. 1412 BC, Æ21, 6.80g. MacDonald-274/2. Obv. Draped bust of Aphrodite Apatura right, wearing kalathos and veil. Rx. KAI-ΣA PE-ΩN across fields; scepter; H in right field. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 250 KINGS OF BOSPORUS

641. BOSPORUS, ASPURGUS (14/5-37/8 AD), WITH TIBERIUS; 35-37 AD, AE 12 Units, 10.30g. MacDonald-301. Obv. Laureate head of Tiberius right. Rx. Diademed head of Aspurgus right; monogram to right; IB (mark of value) to left. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. aEF 4000 Caligula

642. BOSPORUS, ASPURGUS (14-38 AD), WITH GAIUS (CALIGULA); ca. 37-38 AD, AE 12 Units, 9.60g. MacDonald-302. Obv. Bare head of Caligula right. Rx. Diademed head of Aspurgus right; monogram and IB in fields. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 350 Kings of the Bosporus 643. BOSPORUS, ASPURGUS (8 BC-AD 38); ca. 14/15-37/38 AD, AE 6 units, 3.20g. MacDonald-303. Obv. Bust of Ares right, wearing crested helmet. Rx. Trophy and helmet, to left denomination mark S. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 300 KINGS OF BOSPOROS

644. GEPAEPYRIS (334-335 BE=AD 37/38-38/39) - KINGS OF BOSPORUS; AD 37-39, AE 12 units, 9.00g. MacDonald-306. Obv. ΒΑCΙΛΙCCHC ΓΗΠΑΙΠΥΡΕΩC Draped and diademed bust of Gepaepyris to right. Rx. Veiled head of Aphrodite Apatura to right, wearing kalathos; in left field behind head, IB (denominational mark). Ex coll. of Prof David MacDonald, 2025. VF 225 645. PONTIC, MITHRADATES III; 336-341 BE = 39/40-44/5 AD, AE 22, 7.32g. MacDonald-313. Obv: BACIΛΕΟC Μ[ΙΤhPAΔATOY] Head diademed r. Rx: Lionskin draped over club; bow in case to l., trident to r., IB (mark of value) below. Ex Collection Prof. David MacDonald. VF 275 Claudius and Agrippina 646. CLAUDIUS I; 41-54 AD, AE 12 units, 7.80g. RPC I-1925, MacDonald-326, Anokhin-348.

Obv. ΤΙ ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟΥ ΚΑΙCΑΡΟC, Laureate head of Emperor Claudius right; denomination mark IB (12 units) below. Rx. ΙΟΥΛΙΑΝ ΑΓΡΙΠΙΠΠΙΝΑ CΕΒΑCΤΗΝ, Draped bust of Agrippina II (the Younger) left; monogram of King Cotys I before. Ex David MacDonald Collection, 2025 Ex CNG 49, Lot 948. aEF 850 KINGS OF BOSPORUS 647. BOSPORUS, COTYS I, WITH BRITANNICUS (45/6-68/9 AD); Æ 8 Units, 3.40g. MacDonald-328. Obv. Bare head of Britannicus right. Rx. Diademed head of Cotys I right; royal monogram behind, H (mark of value) below chin. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. F 200 Nero and Agrippina

648. BOSPORUS, COTYS I WITH NERO AND AGRIPPINA II; ca. 54-62 AD, AE 12 Units, 5.90g. MacDonald, CNS 5, Bosphorus-331. Obv. NEPѠNOC KΛAYΔIOY CEBACTOY KAICAPOC, youthful head of Nero to right. Rx. ΑΓΡΙΠΠΙΝΗC CΕΒΑCΤΗC, head of Agrippina II to left, Cotys monogram in left field, denominational mark IB below. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 400

649. BOSPORUS, QUEEN EUNICE (COTYS I, SECOND PERIOD 365 BE=AD 68/69); ΚΔ=365 BE=AD 68/69, AE 24 units, 6.30g. MacDonald-337/1. Obv. KAΠΕ across fields left to right, temple with five columns. Rx. Wreath enclosing monogram and denomination mark ΚΔ. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025 VF / EF 150 Gold Stater Hadrian 650. BOSPORUS, SAUROMATES I WITH HADRIAN (93/4-123/4); HIY=418 BE=AD 121, AU Stater, 7.90g. MacDonald-392/2. Obv. ΒΑϹΙΛЄⲰϹ

ϹΑΥΡΟΜΑΤΟΥ, Diademed and draped bust of Sauromates I right. Rx. HΙΥ,

Laureate head of Hadrian right; globe at point of bust. Frolora p. 110 dies E-F (Pl VII, 6) same dies; 19 known with this date, 2 others with these dies. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. Virutally MS 2500 KINGS OF BOSPORUS

651. BOSPORUS, SAUROMATES I (93/4-123/4); AE 48 Units, 8.10g. MacDonald-397/1. Obv. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΨC ΣΑΥΡΟΜΑΤOY Bust of Sauromates in a diadem facing right. Rx. Victory facing left, holding a wreath and a palm branch; across fields, M-H (denomination - 48 units). Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 325 KINGS OF BOSPORUS

652. BOSPORUS, SAUROMATES I (93/4-123/4); ca. 108-115 AD, AE 48 Units, 15.70g. MacDonald-398/5. Obv. BACIΛЄѠC CAYPOMATOY, diademed and draped bust to right. Rx. MH (mark of value) within wreath, rosette above. First bronze group. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. aEF 350 KINGS OF BOSPORUS

653. BOSPORUS, SAUROMATES I (93/4-123/4); ca. 108-115 AD, AE 48 Units, 11.30g. MacDonald-398/7. Obv. BACIΛЄѠC CAYPOMATOY Diademed and draped bust right. Rx. MH (mark of value: 48 units) within wreath, rosette above. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. EF 350 KINGS OF BOSPOROS

654. SAUROMATES I (93/4-123/4 AD); Æ 48 Units, 14.80g. MacDonald-408/3. Obv. ΒΑϹΙΛΕOC CΑΥΡΟΜΑΤΟΥ Curule chair with wreath upon it; to left field, shield; to right field, scepter with king›s head upon it. Rx. MH (mark of value) within wreath. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 250 KINGS OF BOSPORUS

655. BOSPORUS, SAUROMATES I (93/4-123/4 AD); ca. 117/8-123 AD, Æ 48 Units, 11.60g. MacDonald-408/5. Obv. TI IOYΛIOY BACIΛЄΩC CYPOMATOY, wreath on curule chair, round and on spear to left, scepter tipped with bust of Roman emperor to right. Rx. Wreath on curule chair; ΒΑCΙΛЄѠC at left, horse’s head and shield. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 200

656. BOSPORUS, SAUROMATES I; c. 93/4-123/124 AD, 48 Units, AE 30, 12.52g. MacDonald-417. Obv: TIBEPIOC IOYΛIOC BACIΛEYC CAYPOMATHC, Sauromates I seated r. on curule chair, holding scepter tipped with bust of Roman emperor. Rx: TEIMAI BACIΛEWC CAYPOMATOY around, denomination mark M - H across lower field, Shield, spear, horse’s head, battle ax, helmet, and sword. Ex Collection Prof. David MacDonald. The reverse type shows the TEIMAI (τιμαι) or marks of honor sent to the Bosporan king by the Roman emperor and senate (Head, Hist. Num., p. 505). VF 100 Stater; Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus

657. BOSPORUS, EUPATOR (154/5-172/3 AD), WITH MARCUS AURELIUS AND LUCIUS VERUS; ΞY=460 BE=AD 163/4, EL Stater, 7.80g. MacDonald-470/1. Obv. BACIΛeωc ԐYΠATPOC, diademed and draped bust of Eupator right; club before. Rx. Draped bust of Marcus Aurelius (on right), and bare head of Lucius Verus (on left), facing each other; • between, ΞY (date) below. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. MS 2000 KINGS OF BOSPORUS

658. BOSPORUS, SAUROMATES II (174/5-210/1 AD); ca. 193-211 AD, AE 48 Units, 3.30g. MacDonald-518/3. Obv. BACIΛЄѠC CAYPOMATOY - Diademed and draped bust of Sauromates II right. Rx. Large MH (mark of value); small laureate and draped bust of Septimius Severus above; all within wreath. (This type issued only in the third period of his reign.). Note: the head of Septimius Severus is in essence a pseudo-countermark, duplicating the countermark applied at this time to many earlier Bosporan bronze coins. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. gVF 200 KINGS OF BOSPORUS

659. BOSPORUS, SAUROMATES II (FIRST PERIOD, 174-186 AD); AE Æ 48 Units, 10.00g. MacDonald-521. Obv. BACIΛЄѠC CAYPOMATOY, diademed and draped bust to right. Rx. Curule chair surmounted by wreath; to right, shield on spear; to left, scepter tipped with an imperial bust; MH (mark of value) in exergue. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 250 KINGS OF BOSPORUS

660. BOSPORUS, SAUROMATES II (174-211 AD); ca. 182-192 AD, Denarius Æ29, 11.95g. MacDonald-543/4. Obv. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΑΥΡΟΜΑΤΟΥ, diademed and draped bust right. Rx. Aphrodite seated left, holding apple; mark of value to right, rosette to lower right. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. F 275 KINGS OF BOSPORUS

661. BOSPORUS, SAUROMATES II (174-211 AD); ca. 193-196, AE Æ, 15.80g. MacDonald-544/1. Obv. Diademed and draped bust right. Rx. Eagle standing left, head right, holding wreath in beak; in right field, PMΔ. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. aVF 200 Electrum Severus Alexander

662. BOSPORUS, KING RHESCUPORIS II (78-93 AD); AKΦ=521 BE=AD 224/5, EL Stater, 7.70g. MacDonald-564/3. Obv. ΒΑCΙΛΕΥC ΡΕCΚΟΠΟΡΙΔΟΣ, diademed and draped bust of Rhescuporis II right. Rx. Diademed and draped bust of Severus Alexander right, six-rayed star in right field; AKΦ (date) below. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. Virtually MS 1400 KINGS OF BOSPORUS

663. BOSPORUS, RHESCUPORIS II (III), AD 211/2-226/7; ca. 211-224 AD, AE Denarius, 6.90g. MacDonald-567/1. Obv. ΒΑCΙΛΕΩC ΡΗCΚΟΥΠΟΡIΔΟC, draped and diademed bust of Rhescuporis II right. Rx. Rhescuporis II riding on

horseback to right, raising right hand in gesture of adoration; below, * (mark of value). Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. aEF 400

KINGS OF BOSPORUS

664. BOSPORUS, RHESCUPORIS II (211/2-228/9 AD); ca. 218-226 AD, AE Denarius, 7.40g. MacDonald-572/1. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Rhescuporis II right.

Rx. Aphrodite, wearing crown, seated left on throne, holding phiale; denomination mark * left. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 150

Severus Alexander

665. BOSPORUS, COTYS III (AD 227/8-233/4) WITH SEVERUS ALEXANDER; ЄKΦ=525 BE=AD 228/9, EL Stater, 7.60g. MacDonald, CNS 5, Bosphorus-574/1. Obv. BACILЄΩC-KOTYOC, diademed, draped bust of Cotys III right; pellet in right field. Rx. Laureate bust of Severus Alexander right, slight drapery on left shoulder; pellet to right, ЄKΦ (date) below. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. EF 675 Balbinus or Gordian 666. BOSPORUS, ININTHIMEUS (234-239 AD) WITH BALBINUS OR GORDIAN; EΛΦ=535 BE=AD 238/9 Billon Stater BI, 7.60g. MacDonald, CNS 5, Bosphorus-596, Frolova-pl. LX, 23 (these dies). Obv. BACIΛEΩC ININΘIMHYOY, diademed and bearded bust right. Rx. Laureate bust of Balbinus or Gordian right, club before, EΛΦ (date) below. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. MS 850 Bosporus, Ininthimeus (234-239 AD) with Balbinus or Gordian 667. Balbinus or Gordian; EΛΦ=535 BE=AD 238/9, Billon Stater, 7.60g. MacDonald, CNS 5, Bosphorus-596. Obv. BACIΛEΩC ININΘIMHYOY, diademed and bearded bust right. Rx. Laureate bust of Balbinus or Gordian right, club before, EΛΦ (date) below. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. EF 375 Stater Philip I 668. BOSPORUS, RHESCUPORIS IV/V (242-277 AD) WITH PHILIP I; GMF=543 BE=AD 246/7, AR Stater, 7.60g. MacDonald-605/1. Obv. BACIΛEΩC PHEKOΠOPIΛOC, bust of King Rhescuporis, cross in front of the face, beaded circle. Rx. Laureate and draped bust of the Roman Emperor Philip I right, with I in front of the bust; ΓMФ below, all within a beaded circle. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. aEF 250 Bosporan Kingdom

669. RHESCUPORIS IV (233-234 AD); EMΦ=545 BE=AD 248/249, Stater, 7.10g. MacDonald-607/1. Obv. Bust of Rhescuporis IV right wearing diadem; legend BACIΛΕΨC PHCKOVΠOPIΔO. Rx. Bust of emperor right, with club. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. aEF 250 KINGS OF BOSPORUS

670. BOSPORUS, RHESCUPORIS IV (242-277 AD) WITH PHILIP I; ЄMΦ=545 BE=AD 248/9, Stater AE 17.5, 7.60g. MacDonald-607/1. Obv. BACIΛЄѠC PHCKOΠOPIΔ, laureate and draped bust of Rhescuporis IV right. Rx. Laureate bust of Philip I right; club before, ЄMΦ (date) below truncation (both club and date are illegible). Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 225 KINGS OF BOSPORUS 671. BOSPORUS, RHESCUPORIS IV (242/3-276/7 AD), WITH PHILIP I; ЄMΦ=545 BE = AD 248/9, Stater AE 20, 7.60g. MacDonald-607/2. Obv. BACIΛЄѠC PHCKOVΠOPIΔOC, diademed head of Rhescuporis right. Rx. Laureate head of Philip I to right; star before, ЄMΦ (date) below. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 300

Kingdom of the Bosporus 672. BOSPORUS, KING RHESCUPORIS IV (V) 242/243-276/277 AD; ςMФ=546 BE=AD 249/250, AR Stater, 7.80g. MacDonald, CNS 5, Bosphorus-608/1. Obv. BACIΛЄωC PHCKOYПOPIΔ, bust of king right. Rx. ςMФ, bust of emperor right, club in front of the bust. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. gVF 275

Kingdom of the Bosporus 673. BOSPORUS, KING RHESCUPORIS IV (V) 242/243-276/277 AD; ZMФ=547 BE=AD 250/251, AR Stater, 7.95g. MacDonald, CNS 5, Bosphorus-609/2. Obv. BACIΛЄωC PHCKOПOPIΔ, bust of king right. Rx. ZMФ (Z reversed), bust of emperor right, star in front of bust. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. gVF 375

Philip II

674. BOSPORUS, KING RHESCUPORIS IV (V) 242/243-276/277 AD; HMФ=548 BE=AD 251/252, AR Stater, 7.95g. MacDonald, CNS 5, Bosphorus-610/var. Obv. BACIΛЄωC PHCKOПOPIΔ, bust of king right. Rx. HMФ, bust of emperor right, trident in right field. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. 175

Valerian I and Gallienus

675. BOSPORUS, RHESCUPORIS IV (242/3-276/7 AD); ΞΦ=560 BE=AD 263/4, Billon Stater, 7.22g. MacDonald-619/1. Obv. BACIΛЄΩC PHCKOVΠOPIΔO, diademed and draped bust of Rhescuporis right; trident before. Rx. Laureate and draped busts vis-à-vis of Valerian I and Gallienus; pellet between, ΞΦ (date) below. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 400 KINGS OF BOSPORUS

676. BOSPORUS, KING RHESCUPORIS IV (V) 242/243-276/277 AD; ΞΦ=560 BE=AD 263/4, Billon Stater, 7.70g. MacDonald-619/1. Obv. BACIΛЄΩC PHCKOVΠOPIΔO, diademed and draped bust of Rhescuporis right; trident before. Rx. Laureate and draped busts vis-à-vis of Valerian I and Gallienus; pellet between, ΞΦ (date) below. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. gVF 250

Kings of the Bosporus

677. BOSPORUS, RHESCUPORIS IV (V) 242-276 AD, WITH GALLIENUS; AΞΦ=561 BE=AD 264/5, Billon Stater, 7.50g. MacDonald, CNS 5, Bosphorus-620/2. Obv. BACIΛЄѠC PHCKOΠOPIΔOC, diademed and draped bust of Rhescuporis right; trident before. Rx. Laureate and draped bust of Gallienus right; AΞΦ (date) below. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. aEF 250

KINGS OF BOSPORUS

678. BOSPORUS, RHESCUPORIS IV, 242-277 (WITH GALLIENUS); B?F=562 BE=AD 265/6, Billon Stater, 6.80g. MacDonald-621/1. Obv. BACIΛEWC PHEKOYΠOPIΔOC, bust of Rhescuporis right, trident to right. Rx. Bust of Gallienus right, I (mint mark) to right; BΞΦ below. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. EF 225 KINGS of BOSPORUS

679. BOSPORUS, KING RHESCUPORIS IV (V) 242/243-276/277 AD, WITH GALLIENUS; ΓΞΦ=563 BE=AD 266/7, Billon Stater, 7.60g. MacDonald-622. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Rhescuporis right; trident to right. Rx. Laureate and draped bust of Gallienus right; K (mark of value) to right, ΓΞΦ (date) below. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. aEF 250 Bosporan Kingdom

680. RHESCUPORIS IV (233-234 AD); ΓξΦ=563 BE=AD 266/7, Stater K-mark=20, 7.00g. MacDonald-622. Obv. Bust of Rhescuporis IV right with trident; legend BACIΛΕΨC PHCKOVΠOPIΔ. Rx. Denomination mark K (=20). Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 250 Kings of the Bosporus

681. BOSPORUS, PHARSANZOS WITH VALERIAN OR GALLIENUS; NΦ=550 BE=AD 253/4, Stater BI, 7.50g. MacDonald, CNS 5, Bosphorus-627/2. Obv. BACIΛЄѠC ΦAPCANZOY, diademed head to right. Rx. Diademed head of emperor to right; NΦ below, •• before. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. gVF 300 Kingdom of the Bosporus, Bosporus Province, Northern Black Sea 682. BOSPORUS, KING SAUROMATES IV; ΒΟΦ=572 BE=AD 275/6, AR Debased, 6.60g. MacDonald, CNS 5, Bosphorus-629/5. Obv. ΒΑϹΙΛΕωϹ ϹΑΥΡΟΜΑΤΟΥ; laureate and draped bust of Sauromates IV right, wearing diadem. Rx. ΒΟΦ; laureate and draped bust of Roman emperor right; before, eagle on globe. Extremely rare - Sauromates IV ruled for just a single year. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 300 683. BOSPORUS, TIERANES; ca. 275/6 AD, Stater, 7.70g. MacDonald-630. Obv: BACIΛЄѠC TЄIPANOY, Diad and dr bust r. Rx: Laur and dr bust of emperor (Florian or Probus) r; BOΦ (date) below. Ex Prof. David MacDonald Collection. F 225

KINGS OF BOSPORUS

684. BOSPORUS, TEIRANES WITH FLORIAN OR PROBUS (AD 275/6278/9); GOF=573 BE=AD 276/7, AE Stater, 7.50g. MacDonald-631/1. Obv. BACIΛЄωc TЄIPANOY, diademed and draped bust of Teiranes right. Rx. ΓOΦ, laureate and draped bust of emperor right. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 200

685. BOSPORUS, THORTHORSES 285/286-308/309 AD; ГПФ=583 BE=AD 286-287, AE Stater, 7.30g. MacDonald, CNS 5, Bosphorus-635/1. Obv. BACIΛЄωC ΘOΘωPCOY, bust of Thorthorses right, wearing diadem. Rx. ГПФ, bust of emperor right, wearing laurel wreath; tamgha monogram in right field. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 125 KINGS OF BOSPORUS

686. BOSPORUS, THOTHORSES (285/6-308/9 AD); ΓΠΦ=583 BE=AD 286/7, AE, 6.00g. MacDonald, CNS 5, Bosphorus-635/2, Frolova-II, p 31, 13. Obv. ΒACIΛЄⲰC ΘΟΘⲰΡCOY Diademed and draped bust of Thothorses right. Rx. ΓΠΦ Diademed and draped bust of Diocletian (or Maximian I?) right. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 100 KINGS OF BOSPORUS

687. BOSPORUS, THOTHORSES (285/6-308/9 AD) WITH UNCERTAIN EMPEROR; ΓPΦ=BE 593=AD 296/7, Stater AE 17.5, 7.50g. MacDonald-644/1. Obv. ΘOΘωPCOV ΒΑCΙΛЄωC, diademed and draped bust of Thothorses right, trident before. Rx. Laureate and draped bust of emperor right, tamgha before, ΓPΦ (date, P retrograde) below. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. avf 200 KINGS OF BOSPORUS

688. BOSPORUS, THOTHORSES (285/6-308/9 AD); ЄPΦ=BE 595=AD 298/9, Billon Stater, 7.30g. MacDonald-646/1. Obv. ΘOΘωPCOV ΒΑCΙΛЄωC, diademed and draped bust of Thothorses right. Rx. Laureate and draped bust of Roman emperor right, tamgha of Thothorses before, ЄPΦ (date) below (no trident). Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 150 KINGS OF BOSPORUS

689. BOSPORUS, THOTHORSES (285/6-308/9 AD); ςPΦ=596 BE=AD 299/300, Stater AE 18, 7.20g. MacDonald-647/1. Obv. ΘOΘωPCOV ΒΑCΙΛЄωC Diademed and draped bust of Thothorses right, three globes before. Rx. Laureate and draped bust of Roman emperor right; three globes behind; Thothorses tamgha reverses before; ςPΦ (date) below. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 200 KINGS OF BOSPORUS

690. RHADAMSADIUS (309/10-322/3 AD), WITH CONSTANTINE I; ΓIX=613 BE=AD 316/7, Stater AE 19, 8.20g. MacDonald-666. Obv. BACIΛЄѠC PAΔAMCAΔ, diademed bust to right. Rx. Laureate and draped bust of emperor

to right; club before, ΓIX (date) below. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025 aVF 200

The Bosporan Kingdom 691. RHADAMSADIUS (309/310-322/323 AD); EIX=615 BE=AD 318/319, Stater, 8.00g. MacDonald-668. Obv. Bust of Rhadamsadius right, wearing diadem; legend BACIΛΕ ΨC PAΔAMC, BACIΛEΨC PAΔAMCAΔIC, or BACIΛΕΨC PAΔAMY. Rx. Bust of emperor right, wearing laurel wreath; club before bust, date below. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. aEF 200 692. CARIA, APHRODISIAS, PSEUDO-AUTONOMOUS; Aphrodisias, Caria, c. 200-250 AD, Assarion, 12.02g. MacDonald Type 131 (O186/R340}, RPC67634. Obv: Draped and diademed bust of Senate r., beginning of die break behind head. Rx: Leafless three-branched tree on lattice enclosure, altars on either side. Ex collection of Prof. David MacDonald. F 150 693. BOSPORUS, RHESKOUPORIS V (314/5 - 342/3 AD); ςIX=616 BE=AD 319/20, Stater AE 17.5, 6.90g. MacDonald-675/3. Obv. BACIΛЄѠC PHCKOVΠOPIC Diademed and draped bust of Rhescuporis V right; trident before. Rx. Laureate and draped bust of emperor right, bident before; ςIX (date) below bust. First letter of date poorly formed but certain. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. EF 225 KINGS OF BOSPORUS 694. BORPORAN KINGDOM. RHESCUPORIS V (314/5-341/2 OR 342/3 AD); ςIX=616 BE=AD 319/320, AE 18.5 Stater, 7.70g. MacDonald-675/6. Obv. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΡΗΣΚΟΥΠΟΡΙC. Diademed bust of Rhescuporis V right. Rx. Laureate bust of Roman emperor right; star in right field, date ςΙX (616 BE) below; dotted border. Note: During the concurrent rule of Rhadamsadius (309/10–322/3 AD) and Rhescuporis V (314–342/3 AD), both rulers issued bronze staters in several overlapping years. In 616 BE (AD 319/20) specifically, each king struck a stater — issues that are uncommon and remarkably similar in size, style, and distribution.

The primary differences between these staters lie in slight variations in the legends, produced at a time when engraving standards had already deteriorated significantly. Legends are frequently crude, dates often barely legible, and reversed letters are not uncommon — a clear departure from the cleaner inscriptions of earlier Bosporan issues. These factors make precise attribution especially difficult, and coins of this type from these years are therefore rare.

Extremely rare. This specimen is listed in MacDonald, An Introduction to the History and Coinage of the Kingdom of the Bosporus (CNS), no. 675/6, but no image is published, and a detailed search of CoinArchives and related repositories has yielded no known example. The star in the reverse right field is especially notable: while this feature appears on bronze two-denarii types of Rhescuporis IV (cf. MacDonald 626), it is never seen on staters of that king, and is otherwise unknown on staters of Rhescuporis V from this year (616 BE). Its presence here marks this coin as a published but virtually unknown stater of Rhescuporis V from this date — a variant attested in text but, to date, unillustrated, and possibly only documented in obscure Black Sea numismatic literature (e.g., Anokhin).

Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. EF 500 Bosporan Kingdom

695. RHESCUPORIS V (314/315-341/342 AD); HIX=618 BE=AD 321/322, Stater, 7.00g. MacDonald-677/1. Obv. Bust of Rhescuporis V right with trident; legend BACIΛΕVC PHCKOVΠOPIC. Rx. Nike left on globe holding wreath and bident; HIX below. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. EF 200 KINGS OF BOSPORUS

696. BOSPORUS, RHESKOUPORIS V (314/5-342/3 AD); ΘΙX=619 BE=AD 322/3, Stater AE 19, 7.90g. MacDonald-678/2. Obv. BACIΛЄѠC PHCKOVΠOPIC Diademed and draped bust of Rhescuporis V right; trident before. Rx. Laureate and draped bust of emperor right, bident before; date distributed ΘΙ in left field and Χ in right field. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. EF 250

KINGS OF BOSPORUS

697. BOSPORUS, RHESKOUPORIS V (314/5-342/3 AD); ΘΙΧ=619

BE=AD 322/3, Stater AE 18, 7.40g. MacDonald-678/3. Obv. BACIΛЄѠC PHCKOVΠOPIC Diademed and draped bust of Rhescuporis V right; wreath before. Rx. Laureate and draped bust of emperor right; date distributed ΘΙ in left field and Χ in right field. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. aEF 225 KINGS OF BOSPORUS

698. BOSPORUS, RHESCUPORIS V (314/315-341/342 OR 342/3 AD); KX=620 BE=AD 323/4, Stater AE 17.5, 8.10g. MacDonald-679/2. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Rhescuporis V right; star before. Rx. Laureate and draped bust of emperor right; date distributed: K in left field and X in right field. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 200 KINGS OF BOSPORUS

699. BOSPORUS, RHESCUPORIS V (314/315-341/342 AD); KX=620 BE=AD 323/4, AE Stater, 8.30g. MacDonald-679/3. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Rhescuporis right; trident before.

Rx. Laureate and draped bust of Roman emperor right; to right, eagle standing left on globe, holding wreath in beak; KX (date) below. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 250 KINGS OF BOSPORUS

700. BOSPORUS, RHESKOUPORIS V (314/5-342/3 AD); AKX=621 BE=AD

324/5, Stater AE 19, 8.20g. MacDonald-680/2. Obv. BACIΛЄѠC PHCKOVΠOP, draped and diademed bust of Rhescuporis V, star before. Rx. Laureate bust of emperor right; date distributed AK in left field and X in right field. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 300 KINGS OF BOSPORUS

701. BOSPORUS, RHESCUPORIS V (314/315-341/342 AD), WITH CONSTANTINE I; GKX=623 BE=AD 326/327, Stater Æ17, 7.00g. MacDonald-682/2. Obv. BACIΛΞΩC PHCKOVΠOPI, diademed and draped bust of Rhescuporis V right; trident before. Rx. Laureate and draped bust of Constantine I right; before, star; ΓKX (date) below. Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. VF 250 Bosporan Kingdom

702. RHESCUPORIS V (314/315-341/342 AD); ΓKX=623 BE=AD 326/327, Stater, 6.90g. MacDonald-682/5. Obv. Bust of Rhescuporis V right, wearing laurel wreath legend BACIΛΕVC PHCKOVΠOPIC. Rx. Nike left on globe holding wreath; date distributed Γ in left field and KX in right field (or ΓK in left field and X in right field). Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. EF 650 Bosporan Kingdom

703. RHESCUPORIS V (314/315-341/342 AD); ΓKX=623 BE=AD 326/327, Stater, 7.70g. MacDonald-682/9. Obv. Bust of Rhescuporis V right, wearing laurel wreath; legend BACIΛΕVC PHCKOVΠOPIC Rx. Bust of emperor right, wearing laurel wreath; date distributed Γ in left field and KX in right field (or ΓK in left field and X in right field). Ex coll. of Prof. David MacDonald, 2025. EF 200 WORLD COINS

704. GREAT BRITAIN, PLANTAGENET, ND, HALF NOBLE, PCGS, EF; Great Britain, Plantagenet, ND Half Noble, PCGS. EF, Edward III, 1327-1377. Details: Reverse Scratched. ND (1361) Tower mint, S-1500, N-1223. Cross Potent mm, Transitional treaty period. 3.7gm. The so-called ‘Cursing type’, EDWARD DEI G REX ANGL King standing in ship, holding sword and shield // DOMINE IN FVRORE TVO ARGVTS ME Floriate cross in double tressure, crowned leopards at angles, annulets at corners of central panels, Lombardic E at center. 2000

705. ITALIAN STATES, FLORENCE, ND, FLORIN, NGC, AU58; Italian States, Florence, ND Florin, NGC. AU58, FR-275. 3.47g. 2800

706. ITALIAN STATES, VENICE, ND, DUCAT, ICG, MS63; Italian States, Venice, ND Ducat, ICG. MS63, Doge Andrew Contarini. 750 707. NETHERLANDS, UTRECHT, 1597, DUCAT, NGC, EF45; Netherlands, Utrecht, 1597 Ducat, NGC. EF45, 3.47g. 750 708. OTTOMAN EMP., MISR, AH926 (1520), SULTANI, PCGS, MS62; Ottoman Emp., Misr, AH926 (1520) Sultani, PCGS. MS62, Osmanen. Suleyman I. (926 - 974 H. / 1520 - 1566). 3.54g. 900 709. PORTUGAL, JOAO III, ND, CRUZADO, NGC, VF35; Portugal, Joao III, ND Cruzado, NGC. VF35, (1521-57) FR-26. 1000 710. SPAIN, FERDINAND V & ISABELLA, ND, 2 EXCELENTE, NGC, AU50; Spain, FERDINAND V & ISABELLA, ND 2 Excelente, NGC. AU50, Seville. 6.95g. 3600

711. SPAIN, VISIGOTHS, ND, TREMISSIS, NGC, AU55; Spain, Visigoths, ND Tremissis, NGC. AU55, (612-621). Toledo Mint. Sisebut. 1000

712. AUSTRIA, VIENNA WORLD EXPOSITION, 1873, MEDAL, UNC; Austria, Vienna World Exposition, 1873 Medal, UNC, Franz Josef, 1848-1916 Bronze medal by Tautenhayn. Rev by Weyr. 70.3mm. Laureate head of the Emperor right. Allegorical laurel wreath crowning scene FÜR GUTEN GESCHMACK (For Good Taste). 150

713. AUSTRIA, VIENNA WORLD EXPOSITION, 1873, MEDAL, UNC; Austria, Vienna World Exposition, 1873 Medal, UNC, Franz Josef, 1848-1916 Bronze medal by Tautenhayn. Rev by Schwenzer. 70.3mm. Laureate head of the Emperor right. Allegorical laurel wreath crowning scene DEM VERDIENSTE (the meritorious). 150

714. AUSTRIA, VIENNA WORLD EXPOSITION, 1873, MEDAL, UNC; Austria, Vienna World Exposition, 1873 Medal, UNC, Franz Josef, 1848-1916 Bronze medal (both Obv/Rx) by Tautenhayn. 70.3mm. Laureate head of the Emperor right. Allegorical laurel wreath crowning scene FOR KUNST (For Art). 150

715. BELGIUM, CONGO, 1935, MEDAL, UNC; Belgium, Congo, 1935 Medal, UNC, Brussels Worlds Fair. Bronze uniface medalette by Turin. 32mm. Congolese woman. This obv only appears with Expo IV. Quite charming. 100 716. BOLIVIA, CERRO RICO HOARD, 1753, PQ, 8 REALES, NGC, AU; Bolivia, Cerro Rico Hoard, 1753 PQ, 8 Reales, NGC. AU, Ferdinand VI Cob. Potosi mint, KM40, Cal-526. Excavation recovery. 650 717. CANADA, VICTORIA, 1837-1901, 1870, 50 CENTS, EF45; Canada, Victoria, 1837-1901, 1870 50 Cents, EF45, L.C.W ICCS Cert no. 798. 400 718. CHILE, VOLCANO, 1817, FJ, PESO, AU/UNC; Chile, Volcano, 1817 FJ, Peso, AU/UNC, Santiago. Really attractive and popular volcano type. Obv scratch and interesting planchet crease on Rx. 2000 719. FRANCE, LOUIS XIV, 1643-1715, 1697, MEDAL, UNC; France, Louis XIV, 1643-1715, 1697 Medal, UNC, Silver 35.1g, 42mm. On the marriage of his grandson Louis de Bourbon, Duke of Burgundy, to the Savoy Princess Maria Adelaide, daughter of Victor Amadeus II. Die by J. Mauger. Divo-276. 500 720. FRANCE, ROYAL TREASURY, 1733, JETON, EF; France, Royal Treasury, 1733 Jeton, EF, Louis XV le Bien-Aimé (the Well-Beloved). 1715–1774. Silver, 29mm, 6.15g. Tresor royal by J. C. Roettiers. Dated 1733. LUD · XV · REX CHRISTIANSS ·, draped and armored bust right, wearing sash; GR · below / EX

UNO OMNES, river-god left on rocks, head right, holding urn from which water flows and oar; bucolic view to left; IB to right of urn; TRESOR ROYAL/1733 · in two line in exergue. Feuardent 2036. 100 721. FRANCE, ORDINAIRE DES GUERRES, 1757, JETON, AU; France, Ordinaire des Guerres, 1757 Jeton, AU, Louis XV. 1715-1774. Silver by C.N. Roettiers. Bust of Louis XV facing right/Jupiter on his eagle, striking down the Titans “ Learn Justice”. 65 722. FRANCE, BANK OF VALENCIENNES, 1835, JETON, UNC; France, Bank of Valenciennes, 1835 Jeton, UNC, Bank of Valenciennes. Silver, 10.3g, 28mm. EM: Corn. Lovely beehive symbolizing working and saving. 70 723. FRANCE, ART DECO, 1925, MEDAL, UNC; France, Art Deco, 1925 Medal, UNC, Bronze by Turin. 60x60mm octagonal medal for the International Exposition of Decorative Arts in Modern Industry. 350 724. FRANCE, ART DECO, (1926), MEDAL, AU/UNC; France, Art Deco, (1926) Medal, AU/UNC, Bronze by Turin. 72x72mm octagonal medal for he “Gares Fleuries” (Flowered Stations) competition was a horticultural contest organized by the State Railways Administration to enhance and beautify its stations. The medal was created in 1926 but this medal was awarded in 1936 to a person with the name Decoudun for the station in Saint-Vaast-d’Equiqueville which was a commune in the Seine-Maritime department in the Normandy region in north-western France. 275 725. FRANCE, ANCIENT EGYPT MONUMENTS, 1974, MEDAL, UNC; France, Ancient Egypt Monuments, 1974 Medal, UNC, Huge and impressive bronze medal, 81mm by T. Dufresne and produced by Monnaie De Paris. Egyptian statues, hieroglyphs and pyramids cover both sides. 350 726. GERMANY, AUGSBURG ,BISTUM, ND, BRACTEATE; Germany, Augsburg ,Bistum, ND Bracteate, Hartmann II. von Dillingen, 1250-1286. Bracteate (Silver, 22 mm, 0.69 g). Mitred bishop sitting facing, holding cross in his right hand and crosier in his left; all surrounded by a ring of crescents. Rev. Incuse of obverse. Berger 2644. Steinh. 83. Slg. Bonhoff 1915. Evenly toned. Good extremely fine.. 200

727. GREAT BRITAIN, VIKING COINAGE OF YORK, ND, PENNY, UNC; Great Britain, Viking Coinage of York, ND Penny, UNC, Viking Coinage of York. (c. 895-902), Cnut S.991. Patriarchal cross, Rx EBRAICE CIVITAS, small cross. 1.27g. Lovely patina. 1800

728. GREAT BRITAIN, EDWARD IV, 1461-70, ND, GROAT, VF/EF; Great Britain, Edward IV, 1461-70, ND Groat, VF/EF, First reign, Light coinage. London (Tower) mint. mm Fitchee/Rose. Struck 1464-1470. Crowned facing bust within tressure of arches; fleurs on cusps; trefoil on breast, trefoils flanking neck / Long cross pattée; triple pellets in quarters. North 1577; SCBC 2003. 500 729. GREAT BRITAIN, HENRY VIII, 1509-1547, ND, HALFGROAT, EF; Great Britain, Henry VIII, 1509-1547, ND Halfgroat, EF, Second Coinage (15261532 S-2343, mm Cross patonce. Canterbury. 1.35g. Wavy flan but attractive profile portrait. 550 730. GREAT BRITAIN, ELIZABETH I 1558-1603, ND, SHILLING, VF; Great Britain, Elizabeth I 1558-1603, ND Shilling, VF, 6th issue; “A” mint mark. S-2577. Silver 5.5g, 32mm.. 300 731. GREAT BRITAIN, GEORGE III, 1760-1820, 1819, CROWN, AU/UNC; Great Britain, George III, 1760-1820, 1819 Crown, AU/UNC, P-L surfaces. Edge LIX, laureate head right, rev. St George and Dragon S.3787. 2000 732. GREAT BRITAIN, GEORGE III, 1760-1820, 1819, CROWN, UNC; Great Britain, George III, 1760-1820, 1819 Crown, UNC, GREAT BRITAIN. Crown, 1819 Year LIX, no stops. London Mint S-3787; Dav-103; KM-675.. 1600

733. GREAT BRITAIN, GEORGE IV, 1820-1830, 1822, CROWN, VF; Great Britain, George IV, 1820-1830, 1822 Crown, VF, Darkly toned. 38 mm. 1822 TERTIO. His laureate head left / St. George slaying the dragon. S. 3805. 250 734. GREAT BRITAIN, GEORGE III, 1760-1820, 1817, HALF CROWN, AU/UNC; Great Britain, George III, 1760-1820, 1817 Half Crown, AU/UNC, S-3789. 300

735. GREAT BRITAIN, GEORGE III, 1760-1820, 1817, HALF CROWN, UNC; Great Britain, George III, 1760-1820, 1817 Half Crown, UNC, S-3788. 525 736. ITALIAN STATES, PAPAL STATES, ND, TESTONE, VF; Italian States, Papal States, ND Testone, VF, Pope Clement X, 1670-1676. Silver, 9.48g. Rome mint. Struck 1675. Coat-of-arms surmounted by crossed keys and Papal tiara / King David seated right, playing harp; in exergue, With the coat of arms of the Mint President, Monsieur Ferdinando Raggi, on the reverse. Berman 2015; Muntoni 26; Toffanin 1937/1 (RR). 650

737. ITALIAN STATES, PAPAL STATES, 1575, GIULIO, VF/EF; Italian States, Papal States, 1575 Giulio, VF/EF, Gregory XIII, 1572-1585. Silver, 3.2g, 27.9mm. Oval coat of arms in frame / Reverse: Holy Door. Berman 1179 R. 300 738. ITALIAN STATES, NAPLES, 1716, TARI, AU/UNC; Italian States, NAPLES, 1716 Tari, AU/UNC, Charles VI of Habsburg, 1711-1734. Silver, 4.37 g. MIR 324/2, Magliocca 91. Excellent condition with minimal porosity of the metal as commonly seen. 400 739. MAURITIUS, GEORGE V, 1934, 1/4 RUPEE, UNC; Mauritius, George V, 1934 1/4 Rupee, UNC, Mauritius 1/4 Rupee. KM 15. 200 740. MEXICO, 1902, CN JQ, PESO, NGC, MS64; Mexico, 1902 CN JQ, Peso, NGC. MS64, Culiacan Mint. PCGS MS-64. KM-409. Impressive luster and colors of light tea and seafoam. 600 741. PORTUGAL, JOAO VI, 1818-1822, 1818, R, 40 REIS, UNC; Portugal, Joao VI, 1818-1822, 1818 R, 40 Reis, UNC, Super nice condition. 100

742. SWITZERLAND, AARGAU, 1896, MEDAL, AU/UNC; Switzerland, Aargau, 1896 Medal, AU/UNC, Bronze shooting medal by F. Homberg. 45mm. R19b. Slight rub and rim nick but lovely design. 140 743. UNITED STATES, LINCOLN MEMORIAL, 1865, MEDAL, UNC; United States, Lincoln Memorial, 1865 Medal, UNC, Very large bronze medal by Franky Magniadas. 82.4mm and 6.8mm thick. Nude bust of Lincoln to left with dedicatory inscription around. Rx Pyramidal tablet supported by Frame and two freed slaves, 37 stars and Federal eagle above. There are two small gouges on the reverse that I need to note but overall the condition of the medal is excellent. 850

ANTIQUITIES

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744. BABYLONIAN STONE TABLET FRAGMENT, Early Old Babylonian Dynasty of Isin, ca. 20th-19th Century BC. A fragmentary tablet of rare sedimentary stone, preserving the beginnings of seven lines of conventional royal titles and epithets. The arrangement of the text indicates that it likely refers to a king of the Isin Dynasty, including the partial inscription: “…Shepherd [… Nipp[ur … Provider of U[r, mighty king of Isin, king of S[umer and Akkad.” Weight: 308 g. The rarity of the stone suggests it may have been imported from beyond ancient Mesopotamia. Private collection, pre-1988. W. 3 3/8” H. 3 1/4” (8.6 cm x 8.3 cm)

2250

745. CANAANITE BRONZE FIGURE, ca. 2000-1500 BC. Elongated slender figure with arms extending to the side, emphasized head with stylized features, wearing a tall pointed headpiece.

Ex personal collection of David Hendin, New York, early 1990’s. H. 2 1/8” (5.4 cm)

350

746. SYRIO-HITTITE (NORTHERN SYRIA) BRONZE MOTHER AMULET, ca. early 1st millennium BC. Depicting a mother holding a child. Green and earthen patina. Artemis Gallery, private New York collection acquired before 2010. L. 2 1/4” (5.7 cm)

650

747. LURISTAN BRONZE MASTER OF ANIMALS FINIAL, ca. 10th-8th Century BC. Janiform human figure with stylized torso forming the shaft with zoomorphic protruding heads and panther legs below.

Provenance: Professor Richard Täckholm (1865-1937) and Professor Vivi Laurent-Täckholm Collection, Sweden, primarily formed 1890-1940.

Ira & Larry Goldberg Auction, Ancient and World Coins, 29 October 2009, Lot 828. H. 12 3/4” (32.4 cm), H. with base 14 1/8” (35.9 cm) 1250 CYLINDER SEALS

748. MESOPOTAMIAN CYLINDER SEAL, Late Uruk-Jemday Nasr, ca. 35002900 BC. Two confronted horned animals.

Provenance: Beit El Deir Collection, assembled 1990s to early 2000s; Cyrus Collection assembled by Edward Safani (Iran, America, b. 1912-1998); Benjamin Mahboubin (Iran, b. 1868-1968). L. 11 mm 650 749. JEMDAT NASR CYLINDER SEAL, ca. 3000-2900 BC. Geometric pattern.

Provenance: Beit El Deir Collection, assembled 1990s to early 2000s; Cyrus Collection assembled by Edward Safani (Iran, America, b. 1912-1998); Benjamin Mahboubin (Iran, b. 1868-1968). L. 15 mm

400

750. EARLY DYNASTIC CYLINDER SEAL, Early Dynastic III, ca. 2600-2334

BC. Bird of prey grasping two horned animals.

Provenance: Beit El Deir Collection, assembled 1990s to early 2000s; Cyrus Collection assembled by Edward Safani (Iran, America, b. 1912-1998); Benjamin Mahboubin (Iran, b. 1868-1968). L. 15 mm 600 751. EARLY DYNASTIC CYLINDER SEAL, Early Dynastic III, ca. 2600-2334 BC. Lion attacking horned animal, two heroes protecting animal from an attacking lion.

Provenance: Beit El Deir Collection, assembled 1990s to early 2000s; Cyrus Collection assembled by Edward Safani (Iran, America, b. 1912-1998); Benjamin Mahboubin (Iran, b. 1868-1968). L. 38 mm

325

752. EARLY DYNASTIC CYLINDER SEAL, Early Dynastic III, ca. 2600-2334 BC. Animal related scene, with two rampant crossed lions each attacking a horned animal, a third rampant lion attacks at the right.

Provenance: Beit El Deir Collection, assembled 1990s to early 2000s; Cyrus Collection assembled by Edward Safani (Iran, America, b. 1912-1998); Benjamin Mahboubin (Iran, b. 1868-1968). L. 15 mm 650

753. SYRIAN CYLINDER SEAL, ca. 1900-1700 BC. Three figures. Provenance: Beit El Deir Collection, assembled 1990s to early 2000s; Cyrus Collection assembled by Edward Safani (Iran, America, b. 1912-1998); Benjamin Mahboubin (Iran, b. 1868-1968). L. 1.8 cm

700

754. ANATOLIAN CYLINDER SEAL, Western Iran- Anatolia, ca. 1200-1100 BC. Linear pattern.

Provenance: Beit El Deir Collection, assembled 1990s to early 2000s; Cyrus Collection assembled by Edward Safani (Iran, America, b. 1912-1998); Benjamin Mahboubin (Iran, b. 1868-1968). L. 23 mm 350

755. NEO BABYLONIAN CYLINDER SEAL, ca. 1000-539 BC. A kneeling male figure grasps the foreleg of a rampant horned animal and the tail of a second rampant either side of him.

Provenance: Beit El Deir Collection, assembled 1990s to early 2000s; Cyrus Collection assembled by Edward Safani (Iran, America, b. 1912-1998); Benjamin Mahboubin (Iran, b. 1868-1968). L. 18 mm

300 STAMP SEALS

756. SASSANIAN BANDED AGATE STAMP SEAL, ca. 224-651 AD. Recumbent zebu bull with crescent above.

Provenance: Beit El Deir Collection, assembled 1990s to early 2000s; Cyrus Collection assembled by Edward Safani (Iran, America, b. 1912-1998); Benjamin Mahboubin (Iran, b. 1868-1968). W. 20 mm 275

EGYPTIAN 757. EGYPTIAN WOODEN ROWER, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2133-1786 BC. Wooden funerary figure with polychrome over gesso. Peg holes at the shoulder area where the oarsman’s arms would have attached. H. 6 1/2” (16.5 cm), height with base, 7 3/4” 650 758. EGYPTIAN ALABASTER JAR, Old Kingdom, 4th-6th Dynasty, ca. 26132181 BC. A hand carved vessel comprised of a simple cylindrical body with rounded rim and flat base. L. 4 3/8” (11 cm) 2250 759. EGYPTIAN HEAD OF A MAN, Late Period, ca. 715-330 BC. The limestone head of a male, likely a scribe, with short Nubian wig. Well preserved facial features and wig detailing. Ex NYC estate, collection acquired between 1970 and 1980. H. 1 1/4” (3.2 cm) H. with mount 3 3/8” 1500 760. EGYPTIAN FAIENCE BES AMULET, Late Period, ca. 715-330 BC. The double-sided amulet of Bes is rendered in light green faience. Rare type with oversized head and figure lacking much of the body. Ex collection of Jeannine DePutter, an archaeologist from Waterloo, Belgium; acquired in Egypt in the 1970’s. Ex Hixenbaugh Ancient Art, NY, 29 July 2004. The Elizabeth Nutt Collection, NH. H. 1 3/4” (4.5 cm) 350 761. EGYPTIAN FAIENCE HEAD OF PTAH, Late Period, ca. 715-330 BC. Ptah was the chief god of the ancient city of Memphis. He was a creator god who brought all things to being by thinking of them with his mind and saying their names with his tongue. He was unique among Egyptian creation gods in that his methods were intellectual, rather than physical. Ptah was also the patron god of skilled craftsmen and architects. Mounted on a white marble base. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. Buy or Bid Sale 180, 16 August 2012, lot 617. H. 1 1/8” (2.8 cm)

Mounted 2 3/4” (7 cm) 1650 762. EGYPTIAN BRONZE OSIRIS, Late Period, ca. 715-330 BC. The Egyptian god depicted mummified, arms crossed across the chest with hands holding the attributes of royalty: the crook and flail. He wears the atef crown with frontal uraeus. Private Collection New York 1970s; Private Collection Chicago, 2000s. H. 2 5/8” (6.7 cm), 3” including tang 200 763. EGYPTIAN ‘DUMMY’ BRONZE OFFERING JAR, Old Kingdom, ca. 2345-2181 BC. The piriform body with long everted neck and tapering base. A votive ritual piece modeled after objects used in the funerary Opening of the Mouth ceremony. L. 2 3/4” (1.9 cm) 1200

764. EGYPTIAN STEATITE PLAQUE, New Kingdom, ca. 1550-1070 BC. An amuletic plaque, carved of steatite, in the shape of a Tilapia fish, reversing to an inscription, ‘Amentet’ meaning “the west” and referring to the funerary applications of this amulet. To the Egyptians, the west referred to the afterlife and to the direction of the afterlife. The Tilapia was believed to confer revitalization to the deceased, and was part of the equipment placed in tombs to aid and protect the mummy. A ‘Neb’ basket fills the composition, here placed upon its side and having the meaning of ‘All’ or ‘Every.’ In other contexts, the Tilapia was believed to protect the living and was worn as an amulet of protection against drowning. Ex HJB 137th Buy or Bid Sale, 31 March 2004, lot 601. L. 13 mm 475

765.

EGYPTIAN STEATITE PLAQUE, New Kingdom, ca. 1550-1070 BC. Plaque with traces of green glaze, decorated with a flying duck. Ex HJB 181st Buy or Bid Sale, 7 November 2012, lot 706. L. 17.50 mm 400

772. ATTIC BLACK-FIGURE KRATER, 510 BC. Decorated with scenes emphasizing aristocratic warfare and heroic departure. On one side, two armed hoplite warriors flank a horse, with the figure on the right carrying a round shield (aspis) and wearing a crested Corinthian helmet, identifying him as a heavy infantry soldier; the horse symbolizes elite status and readiness for battle, a common motif associated with noble identity. The other side shows a four-horse chariot (quadriga) with a driver and a warrior preparing to mount or depart, accompanied by a smaller attendant figure near the horses, reinforcing themes of movement, rank, and martial preparation rather than depicting a specific mythological event. The figures are rendered in the black-figure technique, with painted slip silhouettes incised to reveal interior details such as musculature, armor, and harness lines, with traces of added color highlights now worn. Decorative bands include lotusbud or palmette ornament around the shoulder and rays above the foot, both typical of Attic pottery. The amphora’s overall imagery reflects the elite warrior culture of Archaic Athens, where horses, chariots, and arms functioned as visual symbols of prestige, heroism, and social identity. Leagros Group. Signed with graffiti under bottom foot of vase. According to Brian Sparkes and Lucy Talcott, The Athenian Agora XII: Black and Plain Pottery of the 6th, 5th and 4th Centuries B.C. (1970), the authors discuss incised marks on the undersides of black-figure vase bases— often described as graffiti—and conclude that these were generally post-firing inscriptions made after the vase had entered circulation, rather than marks applied by the potter during manufacture. Their analysis suggests several main functions. First, many marks were interpreted as ownership inscriptions, scratched by private users to identify property in domestic or communal contexts (for example in symposia or shared households). Second, some were thought to be commercial or accounting marks, possibly added by merchants, retailers, or workshop distributors to track batches, prices, or inventory during trade. Third, a subset may reflect dedicatory or votive use, where the owner inscribed a name or short note before depositing the vessel in a sanctuary. Sparkes and Talcott emphasize that the irregular placement, casual execution, and variability of letter forms indicate that these were usually not formal workshop signatures like those of known potters and painters, but rather utilitarian marks made by non-professional hands during the vessel’s life after production. In short, the scholarly view presented in the Agora volume is that these base inscriptions provide evidence for the secondary social and economic biography of pottery—ownership, exchange, and use—rather than its original manufacture. Restored from fragments. H. 13 1/4” W. 14 3/4 to handles (33.7 cm x 37.5 cm) 21500

773. ATTIC TERRACOTTA STEMMED DISH, ca. 6th-5th Century BC. The vessel features a broad, flaring bowl with gently concave sides that curve outward toward a wide, slightly everted rim. The body sits atop a narrow stem that rises from a circular foot. The profile is well balanced, with an easy distinction between the bowl, stem, and foot, creating a sculptural silhouette with elegant proportions. Minor chips and abrasions consistent with age, including a visible repair near the stem. H. 2 5/8” (6.7 cm)

650

774. ATTIC BLACK GLAZED MUG, ca. 5th Century BC. Wonderful shape with rich black glaze. The vessel features a stout body resting on a circular base, with a short, broad neck that expands into a flared rim. A wide strap handle extends from the rim down to the shoulder. W. 4” H. 2 7/8” (10.2 cm x 7.3 cm)

650

775. GREEK SOUTH ITALIAN BLACK GLAZED SKYPHOS, ca. 4th Century BC. Wonderful lustrous black glaze. Private Collection, NY 1990s. W. 6 3/4” H. 2 1/8” (17.1 cm x 5.4 cm)

750

766. EGYPTIAN BLUE FAIENCE STAMP SEAL, New Kingdom, ca. 1550–1070 BC. Depicting two facing figures, one seated and one standing, perhaps an offering table between. Circular object at top possibly a solar disk. L. 5/8” (1.6 cm)

400

767. EGYPTIAN STEATITE PLAQUE, Late Period, ca. 760-343 BC. An amuletic plaque, carved of steatite depicting a lizard, or crocodile, with a human-like face. The reverse carries an inscription, likely ‘Amentet,’ and having the meaning ‘the west’ referring to the afterlife. An amulet offering renewal for the deceased and revitalization magically, due to the lizard’s ability to renew its own body if a limb or tail is lost due to accident. A ‘Neb’ basket glyph, placed upon its side with the meaning ‘All’ or ‘Every’ fills the composition. Ex HJB 137th Buy or Bid Sale, 31 March 2004, lot 606. L. 14 mm 700

TERRACOTTA

768. HELLENISTIC TERRACOTTA TANAGRA SHROUDED FIGURE, ca. 3rd Century BC. Depicted in quiet contemplation with a classical gaze, she stands contrapposto with right hand held at her side and left lifted under her cloak. The material wraps around her head, giving her an air of mystery. Tanagra figures seem to have been used as votive figures, placed in graves, or simply kept as decorative possessions. Ex Numismatic & Ancient Art Gallery AG, late 80s-early 90s. H. 7” (17.8 cm) 1400

769. CANOSAN POTTERY BIRD, Hellenistic, ca. 4th-3rd Century BC. Realistically modeled with alert circular eyes and delineated wing detail. Traces of pigment, mostly white, remain. L. 4 7/8” (12.4 cm) 600

770. EAST GREEK TERRACOTTA HORSE, ca. 6th Century BC. Private Collection, Chicago, 2000s. L. 3 1/2” W.1 1/2” (8.9 cm x 3.8 cm)

400 CERAMICS

771. THE HOLY LAND TERRACOTTA JAR, ca. 37 BC – 70 AD. Pear-shaped vessel with long neck, similar to Herodian examples from the Second Temple period.

Private Collection, New York 1980s. H. 4 1/8” W. 1 5/8” (10.5 cm x 4.1 cm)

125

776. APULIAN SKYPHOS WITH LADIES OF FASHION, ca. 4th Century BC. The double-handled drinking cup features elegant Ladies of Fashion on both sides, each with her hair styled in a kekryphalos and adorned with a radiate stephane, highlighted by added white details. A full palmette with a foliate design is positioned beneath each handle, creating a distinct divide between the depictions of the ladies. Ex Numismatic & Ancient Art Gallery AG, late 80s-early 90s. H. 4” (10 cm) W. to handles 6 3/8” 900 ATTIC FRAGMENTS

777. ATTIC VASE FRAGMENT, ca. 5th Century BC. Meander and saltire squares. Old collection sticker on reverse, ICL 7... Mounted.

Provenance:

Iris Cornelia Love Collection (1933-2020), New York, primarily formed in the 1950s-1970s.

On long term loan to Dietrich von Bothmer, Late 1960s/Early 1970s-Late 1990s, Department of Greek and Roman Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1959 through 1990. L. 2 “ (5 cm) 400

778. ATTIC VASE FRAGMENT, ca. 5th Century BC. With palmette and tendrils. Old collection sticker on reverse, Love 1968. Mounted.

Provenance:

Iris Cornelia Love Collection (1933-2020), New York, primarily formed in the 1950s-1970s.

On long term loan to Dietrich von Bothmer, Late 1960s/Early 1970s-Late 1990s, Department of Greek and Roman Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1959 through 1990. W. 2” (5 cm) 350

779. ATTIC VASE FRAGMENT, ca. 5th-4th Century BC. A band of tongue pattern. Old collection sticker on reverse, Love, 1969. Mounted.

Provenance:

Iris Cornelia Love Collection (1933-2020), New York, primarily formed in the

1950s-1970s.

On long term loan to Dietrich von Bothmer, Late 1960s/Early 1970s-Late 1990s, Department of Greek and Roman Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1959 through 1990.

L. 5 7/8” H. 1 3/4” (14.9 cm x 4.4 cm)

780. ATTIC VASE FRAGMENT, ca. 5th Century BC. With meander. Old collection sticker reads, ICL 72. Mounted.

Provenance:

York, 1959 through 1990.

L. 2 3/4” W. 2” (7 cm x 5 cm)

350

Iris Cornelia Love Collection (1933-2020), New York, primarily formed in the 1950s-1970s.

On long term loan to Dietrich von Bothmer, Late 1960s/Early 1970s-Late 1990s, Department of Greek and Roman Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1959 through 1990.

L. 1 7/8” W. 1 1/2” (4.8 cm x 3.8 cm)

400

781. ATTIC VASE FRAGMENT, ca. 5th Century BC. Lower profile with jawline and shoulder of a draped figure. Meander at top right edge. Mounted.

Provenance:

Iris Cornelia Love Collection (1933-2020), New York, primarily formed in the 1950s-1970s.

385

788. ROMAN NORTH AFRICAN RED WARE FRAGMENT, ABRAHAM DEPARTING SARAH, ca. 5th Century AD. Rim fragment from a large shallow bowl or plate featuring molded decoration in relief.

The imagery depicts scenes from the life of Abraham, specifically Abraham departing Sarah.

Mounted. L. 4 3/4” (12 cm) 1250 OIL LAMPS

789. ROMAN OIL LAMP, CUPID, ca. 1st-2nd Century AD. Winged eros on the deeply inset disc. Olive leaves decorate the shoulder.

L. 4” W. 3” (10.2 cm x 7.6 cm)

400 790. ROMAN OIL LAMP WITH MERCURY, ca. 1st-2nd Century AD. Discus relief depicting a standing male deity, likely Mercury, wearing a petasos and holding a caduceus and purse, with a small attribute at his feet.

L. 4 3/4” W. 3” (12 cm x 7.6 cm)

350 791. ROMAN OIL LAMP WITH EROS, ca. 2nd-4th Century AD. Eros central on the disc, laurel wreath on the rim. Pierced handle, heart shaped nozzle.

L. 3 7/8” W. 2 7/8” (9.8 cm x 7.3 cm)

450

On long term loan to Dietrich von Bothmer, Late 1960s/Early 1970s-Late 1990s, Department of Greek and Roman Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1959 through 1990. L. 1 1/4” (3.2 cm)

782. ATTIC VASE FRAGMENT, ca. 5th Century BC. Leg bent at the knee, downstretched arm behind it.

Mounted. Old collection sticker on reverse, ICL 80.

Provenance:

Iris Cornelia Love Collection (1933-2020), New York, primarily formed in the 1950s-1970s.

On long term loan to Dietrich von Bothmer, Late 1960s/Early 1970s-Late 1990s, Department of Greek and Roman Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1959 through 1990.

L. 1 5/8” W. 1” (4.1 cm x 2.5 cm)

650

783. ATTIC VASE FRAGMENT, ca. 5th Century BC. Extended arm with object held in the hand.

Old collection sticker reads, ICL 70. Mounted.

Provenance:

Iris Cornelia Love Collection (1933-2020), New York, primarily formed in the 1950s-1970s.

On long term loan to Dietrich von Bothmer, Late 1960s/Early 1970s-Late 1990s, Department of Greek and Roman Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1959 through 1990. L. 1 3/4” (4.4 cm)

600 784. ATTIC VASE FRAGMENT, ca. 5th Century BC. Head and frontal torso of a left facing male. Partial crooked left arm hand resting at the hip.

Old collection sticker reads, ICL 80. Mounted.

Provenance:

Iris Cornelia Love Collection (1933-2020), New York, primarily formed in the 1950s-1970s.

On long term loan to Dietrich von Bothmer, Late 1960s/Early 1970s-Late 1990s, Department of Greek and Roman Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1959 through 1990.

L. 1 5/8” W. 1 5/8” (4.1 cm x 4.1 cm)

800 785. ATTIC VASE FRAGMENT, ca. 5th Century BC. Meander on one side, vessel on other. Mounted.

Provenance:

Iris Cornelia Love Collection (1933-2020), New York, primarily formed in the 1950s-1970s.

325 792. ROMAN TERRACOTTA OIL LAMP, ca. 100-300 AD. Discus marked off from shoulder with radiating strokes. Solid ribbed handle, round tipped nozzle set off with two semi-circles at junction. On the discus, Adonis fighting a sow under an anemone flower, he dies and is resurrected by his lover, Aphrodite. Footed underside with a series of lines radiating from the center. Chipping to the right side, some encrustation.

Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. BBS 137. L. 4 3/4” (12 cm)

750 793. ROMAN OIL LAMP WITH BEAR, ca. 1st-2nd Century AD. Light brown clay with brown slip, right facing bear in hunt, the shoulder smooth and unadorned. The underside inscribed with LNVNPHILE, star below.

L. 3 5/8” W. 2 1/2” (9.2 cm x 6.4 cm)

450 794. ROMAN OIL LAMP WITH OSTRICH, ca. 1st-2nd Century AD. Depicting the powerful flightless avian sprinting right. Ovolo around the shoulder. Underside with: PVEE AEVI surrounded by dotted circles. L. 4” W. 2 3/4” (10.2 cm x 7 cm)

800 795. ROMAN OIL LAMP WITH FOURTH LABOR OF HERCULES, ca. 1st2nd Century AD. Discus relief depicting the Erymanthian Boar, the fourth labor of Hercules. Hercules was to capture and bring the living Erymanthian boar to King Eurystheus in Mycenae. This scene illustrates the captured boar atop Hercules’ shoulders. Upon seeing the giant beast, King Eurystheus was consumed by fear and concealed himself within a bronze vessel (pithos).

L. 4 3/8” W. 3 1/4” (11 cm x 8.3 cm)

1850 796. ROMAN OIL LAMP, ca. 1st-2nd Century AD. The disc is surrounded by a molding made of three raised bands alternating with grooves and the slightly convex shoulder is decorated with a series of egg-and-dart motif.

L. 9.7 cm W. 8.9 cm

300

797. ROMAN OIL LAMP WITH GOATHERD, ca. 1st-2nd Century AD. The goatherd or shepherd standing and facing left, carrying a bag slung over his shoulder. He is shown watching over a herd of animals before him. R: CNNALS. Provenance: Private Collection, Oregon, acquired 1980s.

L. 4.7” W. 3.3” D. 1.2” (L.12 cm, W. 8.5, cm D. 3.1cm)

850 798. ROMAN OIL LAMP WITH GRAPE CLUSTERS, ca. 2nd Century AD. Large lamp with grape cluster ornamentation and wide four sectioned strap handle. L. 7 1/4” H. 4” (18.4 cm x 10.2 cm)

900

799. ROMAN OIL LAMP, Byzantine, ca. 5th-6th Century AD. Kantharos on the discus, the two filling holes situated beneath each handle. The shoulder with decorative hatch design. Rounded nozzle with sooting and channel.

L. 4 1/2” W. 2 7/8” (11.4 cm x 7.3 cm)

400

On long term loan to Dietrich von Bothmer, Late 1960s/Early 1970s-Late 1990s, Department of Greek and Roman Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1959 through 1990. L. 2” W. 1 1/2” (5 cm x 3.8 cm)

400

786. ATTIC VASE FRAGMENT, ca. 5th Century BC. Head and upper torso of a right facing draped figure.

Old collection sticker reads, ICL 80. Mounted.

Provenance:

Iris Cornelia Love Collection (1933-2020), New York, primarily formed in the 1950s-1970s.

On long term loan to Dietrich von Bothmer, Late 1960s/Early 1970s-Late 1990s, Department of Greek and Roman Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1959 through 1990.

L. 2 1/8” H. 1 1/2” (5.4 cm x 3.8 cm)

787. ATTIC VASE FRAGMENT, ca. 5th Century BC. Palmette with tendrils. Old collection sticker reads, Love 1968. Mounted.

750

Provenance:

Iris Cornelia Love Collection (1933-2020), New York, primarily formed in the 1950s-1970s.

On long term loan to Dietrich von Bothmer, Late 1960s/Early 1970s-Late 1990s, Department of Greek and Roman Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New

800. ROMAN NORTH AFRICAN OIL LAMP, ca. 4th-5th Century AD. The lamp features geometric and foliate elements in higher relief. Four triangles surround the fill hole with rosettes in between; the shoulder adorned with grape clusters and fronds or leaves. Solid tongue handle, sooting around the wick hole, channeled nozzle. L. 4 3/4” W. 3” (12 cm x 7.6 cm)

600

801. ROMAN NORTH AFRICAN OIL LAMP, ca. 4th-5th Century AD. The sunken disc displaying two fish and double fill holes, the shoulder with alternating foliate motifs. Solid tongue handle, channeled spout with rounded nozzle. Private collection, England, 1999. L. 5” W. 3” (12.7 cm x 7.6 cm)

500 GLASS

802. ROMAN PALE GREEN GLASS JUG, Late Roman, ca. 4th Century AD. Piriform body on circular foot, with a tall cylindrical neck and folded pinched rim, a thick trail around the neck, handle applied at shoulder and rim. The John F. Fort Collection, acquired Israel, 1970’s; Antiquarium, New York, 1996; Private collection 1999; Christie’s New York, Sale 15793, 31 Oct 2018, Property from the Collection of John F. Fort lot 16. Exhibited Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Glass of Imperial Rome from the John F. Fort Collection, 2 June-6 October 2002. H. 7 1/4” (18.5 cm) 2250

803. ROMAN GLASS DOUBLE UNGUENTARIUM, ca. 2nd-4th Century AD. The body is comprised of two conjoined tubes covered in trailings. The upper trail is thicker and is applied vertically in a zigzag design from the lip to the top of the main body. Another trail begins just below, winding down and around the body. Cosmetic flasks like this example were used to hold oils, unguents, or kohl makeup. Private collection, London; Midwest Private Collection. H. 4 1/2” (11.4 cm)

950

804. ROMAN GLASS, ca. 2nd-4th Century AD. Pale green in color with vertically tooled ribs at the shoulder.

Provenance: Private Collection, Oregon, acquired 1980s. H. 2 7/8” (7.4 cm)

225

805. ROMAN GLASS VESSEL, ca. 2nd-4th Century AD. A deeper green thick walled vessel with everted rim.

Provenance: Private Collection, Oregon, acquired 1980s. H. 3 1/4” (8.3 cm)

200

806. ROMAN GLASS VESSEL, ca. 2nd-4th Century AD. Cream and white with spiked body.

Provenance: Private Collection, Oregon, acquired 1980s. H. 2 1/8” (5.4 cm)

200 BRONZES

807. VILLANOVAN BRONZE COUPLE PENDANT, ca. 8th Century BC. Bronze representation of a nude couple, human or perhaps the divine Tinia and Uni, later Etruscan versions of Zeus and Hera, who are often depicted as immortal lovers.

New York Private Collection; Palmyra Heritage Gallery. H. 2 1/4” (5.7 cm)

950

808. GREEK MACEDONIAN BRONZE VOTIVE RING OF PHILIP II AS ZEUS, ca. 4th Century BC. Found in Amphipolis some years ago, this ring, which portrays Philip II as Zeus, is a votive ring, which was left in a temple or at an altar. It was most likely created in the time of Philip or possibly Alexander. Though this ring is an unrecorded type, a few rings of this size are known. The finger size would be approximately size forty-five, the average man would wear a size ten. The ring has an excellent glossy green patina and is, to say the least, a very exciting Hellenistic antiquity. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. 140th Buy or Bid Sale, 27 October 2004, lot 639.

Dia. 1 7/8” (4.8 cm)

12500

809. HELLENISTIC BRONZE HEAD OF APOLLO, ca. 100 BC-100 AD. The youth’s face nicely modeled, his gaze drifting to the right, lips slightly parted. The hair is neatly combed and bound, waves and curls pushed behind his ears and falling down the back. Mounted. H. 1 7/8” W. 1 1/8” (4.8 cm x 2.9 cm), 5” with base (12.7 cm) 3500

810. ROMAN BRONZE HORSE HEAD APPLIQUE, ca. 1st-3rd Century AD. The applique in the shape of a horse head with perked ears and long striated mane. Earthen patina. L. 1 1/4” (3.2 cm) 250

811. ROMAN BRONZE HORSE BROOCH, ca. 2nd-3rd Century AD. A bronze horse brooch depicting a left-facing standing horse on a decoratively notched ground line, with detailed facial features, mane, and tail; pin and catchplate on the reverse. North American Private Collection 1990s-2000. Surrey Private Collection. L. 1 1/4” (3.2 cm) 300

812. ROMAN LEAD PLAQUE OF PARIS, ca. 1st Century AD. The lead plaque seen here shows a seated and partially draped god (Paris?) holding an apple-and this image is very analogous to the seated and partially draped figure identified as Augustus seen on the Portland Vase. It’s possible the figure seen here is Augustus seen as Paris, or vice-versa, and an educated Roman could possibly make this distinction. The artistic style of this figure is primarily known on Roman art from the 1st century BC to the 4th century AD.

The background of this seated figure shows what appears to be the Temple of Vesta with the rounded roof and square windows below - the “Arch of Titus” - and the tower which is the Meta Sudans, and this served as a turning post for Roman triumphs entering the Forum. The order of the monuments seen on this plaque correspond exactly on a map of the early Imperial Forum, and point to a location of the seated figure at the Rostum at the front of the Senate Building. This location is at, or near where the “Arch of Septimius Severus” now stands.

The fore shortening of the fountain at the front of the seated figure, along with the table with fruit seen behind, is a Roman convention of art often seen on Roman coinage. In addition, the fountain is decorated with known Roman decorative geometric type elements that were common in the 1st century AD.

This piece may have served as a furniture inlay, and is of an image most Roman’s would be familiar with. An extremely rare Roman Imperial Period work of art. This piece is from the notable M. Waltz collection, Germany, circa 1960’s. Mounted. L. 2 1/2” H. 1 7/8” (6.4 cm x 4.8 cm) 4750

BYZANTINE

813. BYZANTINE BRONZE CROSS, ca. 11th-13th Century AD. Inscribed for the Mother of God, the Virgin is represented with arms held in the Orans posture of prayer with hands and arms raised toward heaven. Mounted. L. 3 1/2” (8.9 cm) 1850

pendant is crafted in the shape of an amphora with elaborate granulation. Found in Israel. Purchased in the Late 90’s. L. 5/8” (1.6 cm) 950

817. ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO, ca. 1st-3rd Century AD. Standing female. ex David Bosanquet (1661-1732). Sotheby’s No. 50, 7/8/93, lot 69. 11 x 8 mm

300 GAME PIECES

818. ROMAN BONE DICE, ca. 1st Century AD. A pair of small gaming cubes featuring circular ring and dot pips on each side, one through six. L. 1/2” W. 1/2” H. 1/2” (3.8 cm x 3.8 cm) 600 SCULPTURE

819. ROMAN MARBLE SARCOPHAGUS FRAGMENT DEPICTING ENDYMION, ca. 2nd-3rd Century AD. A seated youthful Endymion faces right, sleeping in a cave. In Greek mythology, Endymion was a beautiful mortal youth in Greek mythology, most often described as a shepherd or hunter (though some traditions call him a king of Elis or an astronomer), whose extraordinary beauty captured the love of Selene, the goddess of the Moon. According to the most famous version of the myth, Zeus granted Endymion eternal youth—but at a price: he would remain in perpetual sleep, frozen in time and untouched by aging. Each night, Selene descended from the heavens to gaze upon him as he lay sleeping in a cave on Mount Latmos, preserving him forever as the perfect beloved who would never change. In some versions, Selene bore him fifty daughters, often interpreted as symbolic of the lunar months. The story carries themes of idealized beauty, immortality, and the tension between time and desire—Endymion becomes a figure of eternal youth but also eternal stillness, loved yet unreachable. Ancient artists frequently depicted the moment of Selene’s quiet arrival, emphasizing tenderness rather than drama, which made the myth especially popular in Roman art.

Provenance: Christie’s South Kensington, Antiquities, 5 October 2000, lot 214. Royal Athena Galleries, New York, 2004. Property from a Midwest Private Collection. L. 25 1/2” (65 cm) 24500 WEAPONS

820. MEDIEVAL MEROVINGIAN IRON SWORD, ca. 600 AD. An elegant longsword featuring a parallel-sided blade of lenticular section. The hilt is plain and unadorned, fitted with a round pommel. The guard contains modern inset garnets, likely intended to evoke the Merovingian tradition of garnet inlay and authentic gold decoration seen on high-status swords of the early medieval period. Art Market Florida, 2000s.

L. 38 1/2” W. 4 3/4” (97.8 cm x 12 cm)

2150 MISCELLANEOUS

821. NEOLITHIC FLINT HAND AXE WITH CAVITY, Sahara, Archaic Period, ca. 8000-5000 BC. Provenance: Possibly Boubacar Doubou, Niamey, Niger.

Joseph Knopfelmacher Collection (29 September 1923-13 March 2019), New York.

Amyas Naegele, New York. Exhibited:

New Jersey, Tenafly, The African Art Museum of the SMA Fathers, Shaped Stones of the Sahara, Origins of an African Aesthetic, 10 April-9 May 2005. L. 9 1/4” (23.5 cm)

500

822. AFRICAN FOUR WEST AFRICAN HOMBORI MARBLE WAR BRACELETS, Burkino Faso, ca. 18th Century AD. Provenance: Left bracelet: Cedar Ridge Trading Post, Colorado, acquired 8 December 2021. Remaining three bracelets: Estate of Dr. John Frederick Schaeffer (29 August 1945-15 December 2020), Florida.

Dia. of largest 4 1/2” (11.43 cm)

500 PRE-COLUMBIAN

823. PRE-COLUMBIAN COSTA RICAN INCISED VASE, ca. 500-1000 AD. Large bulbous pedestal vase with elaborate incised geometric decoration in a series of five bands. The foot and lowest band is polychrome with a stepped geometric and stylized headhunter design. Repaired with with some restoration. Minor mineral deposits visible on the surface. Provenance: John A. Moir, Jr. Trust of 2013. H. 9 3/8” (23.8 cm)

900 ASIAN

824. INDIAN MATCHED PAIR OF MUGHAL INDIAN SANDSTONE PANELS, Northern India, 17th Century. Both panels superbly illustrate the blending of Islamic Persian and Indian art traditions of Mughal India. This is the artistic tradition of emperors, artists and artisans who made the Taj Mahal. Composed of four sections and sculpted in red, white, and buff sandstone, each panel is the mirror opposite of the other in perfect symmetry. The two center panels represent a flower in a square section and curled tendril in a rectangular section, both in turn are flanked by two columns.

34” x 23” (86 cm x 58 cm)

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814. BYZANTINE SILVER ICON, ca. 13th Century AD. A double-faced icon depicting the Mother of God enthroned with the Christ Child on one side and Saint Nicholas on the opposite. Each portrait is framed within a circular medallion enclosed by a rectangular surround. L. 2 5/8” W. 1 7/8” (6.7 cm x 4.8 cm)

JEWELRY

815. MEDIEVAL BRONZE ARCHER’S RING, ca. 13th-15th Century AD. Leafshaped outer plate with engraved decoration, circular thumb opening. Dark green patina. L. 1 3/8” (3.5 cm) W. 1” 250

816. PHOENICIAN ELECTRUM AMPHORA PENDANT, ca. 300 BC. The

4500