276.
AURELIAN AND VABALATHUS
; Antioch, Antoninianus, 2.74g. RIC-381 (S),
C-1, Göbl-353a5 (34 spec.), Paris-1249. Obv: VABALATHVS VCRIMDR Laureate
and diademed bust of Vabalathus r. Rx: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG Radiate bust
of Aurelian r., E (=officina 5) below. Vabalathus wears both a diadem and a laurel
wreath. This fact has been overlooked in most of the current handbooks, although it
was pointed out in 1870 by A. von Sallet in his book “Die Daten der Alexandrinischen
Kaisermünzen”. EF................................................................................................ 200
277.
SEVERINA, WIFE OF AURELIAN
; Antoninianus, Cyzicus, 275 AD, 4.30g. RIC-
18, Göbl-352a0 (31 spec.), Paris-1237. Rx: CONCORDIAE MILITVM Concordia
standing l. holding two standards, XXI in exergue. Silvered Mint State................ 175
278.
TACITUS
; 275-276 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 4.02g. RIC-84 var., C-17,
Venèra-1111-14 (4 spec.). Obv: IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG Radiate bust r. Rx:
CLEME - NTIATEMP Clementia standing l., in exergue XXIZ (Z reversed, =officina
7). Ex Berk 132, 14 May 2003, lot 556. EF........................................................... 145
279.
FLORIANUS
; 276 AD, Cyzicus, Antoninianus, 4.06g. Paris-1977, RIC-116 (S),
C-15 (2 Fr.). Obv: IMP FLORIANVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen
from front. Rx: CONCO - RDIA MI - LITVMVictory holding out wreath to emperor,
in exergue P (=officina 1). EF................................................................................ 225
280.
PROBUS
; 276-282 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 3.78g. RIC-157, C-37. Obv: IMP PRO
- BVS AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r., almost half-length, seen from front, aegis with
Medusa head on breast of cuirass, fold of aegis over front shoulder. Rx: ADVEN -
TVS AVG Emperor on horse pacing l., he raises r. hand and holds spear in l., before
horse captive in Phrygian cap seated l. but looking back and up at emperor, in exergue
thunderbolt flanked by R and Z (officina 7). Ex Phillip Davis Collection. Silvered
Mint State................................................................................................................ 100
281.
PROBUS
; 276-282 AD, Antoninianus, Rome, 4.35g. RIC-222, C-768. Rx:
VICTORIA GERM Trophy between two seated captives, in exergue crescent and
pellet between R and A (officina 1). Mint State..................................................... 100
282.
CARUS
; 282-283 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 3.76g. RIC-38, C-37, Venera-1989-2010
(22 spec.). Obv: IMP C MAVR CARVS P F AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen from
front. Rx: IOVI VI - CTORI Jupiter standing l. holding Victory and scepter, eagle at
his feet, [K]AB in exergue (officina 2). VF........................................................... 130
283.
CARINUS
; 283-285 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 3.54g. RIC-238 (C), C-8,
Venera-3292-3342 (51 spec.). Rx: AEQVITAS AVGG Aequitas standing l. holding
scales and cornucopia, in exergue KAZ (officina 7). EF....................................... 150
Julian of Pannonia
284.
JULIAN OF PANNONIA
; 284-285 AD, Siscia, Antoninianus, 3.66g. RIC-5 (R3),
C-7 (150 Fr.), Venera-4396 (1 spec.). Obv: IMP C MAVR IVLIANVS P F AVG Bust
radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: VICT - OR - IAAVG around, XXI
in exergue, S - A across field, Victory advancing l. holding wreath and palm. Ex Berk
103, 28 July 1998, lot 474. Coins of Julian are always sought after and desirable. This
particular coin is beautifully struck on a broad flan. EF....................................... 5250
285.
CARAUSIUS, ENGRAVER’S ERROR IN OBVERSE LEGEND
; 287-293 AD,
London, Antoninianus, 3.40g. RIC-121 var. Obv: MP (sic, for IMP) CARAVSIVS P
F AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: PA - X - A - VG Pax
standing l. holding branch and transverse scepter, S - P across field, IM upside down
in exergue. The first letter of the obverse legend omitted by engraver’s error. Olive
patination. aEF........................................................................................................ 400
286.
CARAUSIUS
; 287-293 AD, Mint C, Antoninianus, 4.03g. RIC-475. Obv: IMP C
CARAVSIVS P F AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: PA
- [X] - AVG Pax standing l. holding branch and vertical scepter, S - C across field.
Extremely sharp portrait of Carausius. Some flatness from striking at top of the
reverse. EF............................................................................................................... 400
LATE ROMAN SILVER AND SILVERED BRONZE
Anepigraphic Siliqua
287.
CONSTANTINE I
; 307-337 AD, Constantinople, c. 330-333 AD, Siliqua, 2.98g.
RIC-126, officina Δ=4; C-97 (60 Fr.). Obv: No legend. Head right looking upwards,
wearing laurel and rosette diadem. Rx: CONSTAN - TINVS AVG Victory advancing
l. holding wreath and palm, in exergue CONSΔ. Extremely rare: only two specimens
from all officinae cited by RIC, and the same two plus three more cited by H. Cahn,
Silberschatz von Kaiseraugust, p. 350. Both RIC and Cahn knew only one specimen,
in Prague, from officina Δ like our coin. This is the portrait of Constantine the Great
that people want: the first Christian emperor looking upwards to the heavens. These
normally appear on gold issues and are rather rare on siliquae, which is why we are
pleased to offer this very beautiful example. Small flan defect in left reverse field.
Toned Mint State................................................................................................... 6500
288.
FAUSTA
; Trier, 326 AD, Follis, 3.20g. RIC-483, officina S=2 (c2). Obv: FLAVMAX
- FAVSTAAVG Bust draped r., seen from front, wearing pearl necklace. Rx: SALVS
REI - PVBLICAE Empress standing l. holding two infants, in exergue STR followed
by crescent nestling pellet. Ex Berk 108, 12 May 1999, lot 659. Mint State......... 225
289.
HELENA
; Trier, 337-340 AD, AE 4, 1.46g. RIC-63 (C3), officina P=1. Obv: FL IVL
HE - LENAEAVG Bust r. Rx: PA - X PV - BLICA Pax standing l. holding branch and
transverse scepter, .TRP. in exergue. Ex Forvm Ancient Coins, February 1997. Mint
State......................................................................................................................... 250
290.
HELENA
; Trier, 326 AD, Reduced Follis, 2.95g. RIC-481, officina S=2 (c3). Obv:
FL HELENA - AVGVSTA Bust draped r., seen from front, wearing pearl necklace.
Rx: SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE Empress, veiled, standing l. holding branch, in
exergue STR followed by pellet above crescent. Mint State................................. 200
291.
CRISPUS AS CAESAR
; 317-326 AD, Lugdunum, 321 AD, Reduced Follis, 3.46g.
RIC-133. Rx: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS Altar inscribed VOTIS XX, globe on altar,
three stars above, PLG in exergue, C - R across field. Ex Philip Ronzone Collection.
Mint State................................................................................................................ 120
292.
CONSTANTIUS II
; 337-361 AD, Sirmium, 355-361 AD, Siliqua, 1.79g. RIC-
68 (C2), C-343. Obv: D N CONSTAN - TIVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped,
cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: VOTIS / XXX / MVLTIS / XXXX within
wreath, SIRM below. EF........................................................................................ 275
293.
VETRANIO
; 350 AD, Siscia, Centenionalis, 4.90g. RIC-277 (S), officina Δ=4; C-1
(25 Fr.). Obv: D N VETRA - NIO P F AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r., seen
from front, A behind. Rx: CONCORDIA - MILITVM Emperor standing l., star above
head, holding two standards inscribed with Christograms, ΔSIS* in exergue, A in l.
field. Ex CNG, eAuction, 14 February 2001. EF................................................... 650
294.
ISSUE OF VETRANIO, IN NAME OF CONSTANTIUS II
; 337-361 AD,
Centenionalis, Siscia, 350 AD, 5.15g. RIC-286 (S), officina A=1. Obv: Name and
portrait of Constantius II r., between A and star, issued by Vetranio. Rx: HOC SIG
- NO VICTOR ERIS Emperor standing l. holding labarum and spear, crowned by
Victory standing behind him, .ASIS. in exergue, A in l. field. Exceptional quality for
issue. EF.................................................................................................................. 300
295.
MAGNENTIUS
; 350-353 AD, Centenionalis, Trier, c. Summer-late 351 AD, 4.27g.
RIC-312 (C2), officina S=2; Bastien-67 (23 spec.). Obv: A behind portrait. Rx:
VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES Two Victories holding wreath, within which
VOT V MVLT X; TRS in exergue. EF.................................................................. 375
296.
DECENTIUS AS CAESAR
; 350-353 AD, Lugdunum, 353 AD, AE 1, 6.71g. RIC-
157(S), officina S=2, Bastien 209 (only 2 spec.). Obv: D N DECENTI - VS NOB
CAES Bare-headed, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: SALVS DD NN AVG ET
CAES Large Christogram between alpha and omega, PSLG in exergue. Ex Berk 111,
28 October 1999, lot 494. VF................................................................................. 200
297.
JULIAN II
; 360-363 AD, Constantinople, AE 3, 3.35g. RIC-165 or 166, officina
letter illegible. Obv: D N FL CL IVLI - ANVS P F AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed,
cuirassed bust l., holding spear and shield. Rx: VOT / X / MVLT / XX in four lines in
wreath, in exergue CON... preceded by palm branch. EF...................................... 200
298.
EUDOXIA
; Constantinople, 401-3AD, AE 3, 2.35g. RIC-101 (S), officina A=1. Obv:
AEL EVDO - XIAAVG Bust of empress r. crowned by hand of God. Rx: SALVS REI
- PVBLICAE Victory seated r. inscribing Chi-Rho onto shield supported by column,
CONSA in exergue. Ex Philip Ronzone Collection, acquired by him in November
1999. VF................................................................................................................... 60
Maximus of Spain
299.
MAXIMUS
; 409-411 AD, Barcelona, Siliqua, 0.94g. RIC-1601 (R3), C-1 (300 Fr).
Obv: D N MAXI[M] - VS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen
from front Rx: [V]IC[TOR] - AAAVGGG (sic) around, [SM]B[A] in exergue, Roma
seated l. holding Victory and spear. Ex Berk 101, 24 March 1998, lot 554. The coins
of Maximus of Spain are normally poorly made. While this coin is on a typically small
planchet, the obverse is beautifully centered and the reverse very well-struck. Toned
with an exquisite blue iridesecnce. Mint State.................................................... 11000
BYZANTINE SILVER
300.
HERACLIUS
; Constantinople, c. 615-638 AD, Hexagram, 6.55g. DO-64, MIB-
140, Sear-798. Obv: Heraclius with short beard and Heraclius Constantine, smaller
and beardless, seated front on double throne, each wearing chlamys and crown and
holding globus cruciger; above their heads, a cross. Rx: [DE]USADIUTAROMANIS
Cross potent on base above globe, K in r. field. VF............................................... 325
GREEK BRONZE
301.
THESSALY, PHARSALUS
; AE 15, 1.90g. Rogers-485. Obv: Head of Athena l. in
crested helmet adorned with Scylla and scrolls; wears earring, and long curls escape
below flap. Rx: Thessalian cavalryman wearing helmet and cuirass on horse prancing
r., wielding mace or arms above his head; ΦΑ above, Σ (retrograde) P below. VF.225
The Island Peparethus
302.
ISLAND OFF THESSALY, PEPARETHUS
; 2nd century BC, Dichalkon, 4.46g.
SNG Cop-362. Obv: Head of youthful Dionysos r., wearing ivy wreath. Rx: Π–E/Π–A
Kantharos containing vine tendrils with grape bunches hanging to l. and r. Rare; a
comparable example in Triton XV brought $1400 + commission. Coins from this
island are extremely rare. VF.................................................................................. 600
303.
BOEOTIA, FEDERAL MINT
; 287-244 BC, AE 17, 7.89g. BCD-82. Obv: Head of
Athena r. Rx: Trophy. Rare. VF............................................................................. 300
304.
ATTIC, AEGINA
; 404-340 BC, AE AE 14, 2.06g. SNG Cop-532. Obv: Two
dolphins, A between. Rx: Five-part incuse. Fine+................................................... 80
305.
ATTICA, SALAMIS
; c. 330 BC, AE 16, 2.41g. SNG Cop-455. Obv: Head of nymph
Salamis r. wearing stephane and earrings. Rx: Boeotian-shaped shield of Ajax, on
which sword in sheath. VF..................................................................................... 200
306.
AEOLIS, CYME
; c. 350-250 BC, AE 17, 4.43g. BM-40 var. (magistrate), SNG Cop-
69 var. (same). Obv: Forepart of horse r., KY above, AKXIOC below. Rx: Cup with
handle. VF.............................................................................................................. 135
307.
ELIS, OLYMPIA
; Late 3rd century-191 BC, AE 21, 3.66g. BCD-291. Obv: Head of
Apollo r. Rx: Zeus advancing r., hurling thunderbolt. VF..................................... 250
308.
BOSPORUS, MACHARES AS GOVENOR FOR MITHRADATES VI OF
PONTUS
; AE 25, 20.10g. Ankhim-212, SNG BM-946. Obv: Head of Dionysus r. Rx:
Bowcase with monogram. Some surface chipping on obverse, but not tooled as these
normally are. VF / Fine........................................................................................... 250
Troy
309.
TROAS, ILIUM (TROY), PSEUDO-AUTONOMOUS, TIME OF THE
FLAVIANS
; c. 79-96 AD, AE 19, 5.90g. RPC-895, SNG Cop-368. Obv: Armored
bust of Athena l. Rx: Aeneas advancing r., looking back, leading Ascanius and
carrying Anchises. The city of Ilium was re-founded by Augustus on the traditional
site of Troy. The types of this coin offer a complex mix of legendary and historical
allusions. The reverse directly depicts Aeneas and his family escaping the burning
city of Troy, carrying with them the ancient statue of Athena known as the Palladium.
After many adventures, Aeneas arrived in Italy and became the founder of the Roman
people. His son Ascanius became king of Alba Longa, from which the first kings of
Rome claimed descent. By restoring the famous type of a Julius Caesar denarius, this
reverse alludes to more recent Roman history as well. Rare and fascinating. Fine /
Good VF.................................................................................................................. 550
310.
TROAS, SIGEIUM
; 4th Century BC, AE 20, 8.03g. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena
facing. Rx: Double-bodied owl facing; ΣΙΓΕ in exergue. Fine.............................. 175
311.
JUDAEA, ALEXANDER JANNAEUS
; 104-76 BC, 104-76 BCE, Prutah, 2.03g.
Hendin-1148. Obv: Lily flanked by paleo-Hebrew (Yehonatan the King), border of
dots. Rx: (of King Alexander); inverted anchor within circle. EF......................... 300
Complete Legend
312.
JUDAEA, ALEXANDER JANNAEUS
; 104-76 BC, 104-76 BCE, Prutah, 1.87g.
Hendin-1145. Obv: Paleo-Hebrew (Yehonatan the High Priest and the Council of
the Jews) within wreath. Rx: Double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate
between horns, border of dots. A common coin, but scarce with complete legend as
here. EF................................................................................................................... 200
313.
JUDAEA, PONTIUS PILATE
; Year 18=31/32 CE, Prutah, 2.66g. Hendin-1343.
Obv: LIH (year 18=31/32 CE) within wreath. Rx: [TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC] (of
Tiberius Caesar); lituus. Due to a striking anomaly, the lituus on the reverse rests on a
raised band and appears to be framed. VF.............................................................. 350
Only Five Recorded
314.
JUDAEA, THE BAR KOKHBAWAR
; 132-135 CE. Dated Year 1, Middle Bronze,
9.44g. Mildenberg-45, only 5 recorded. Obv: “Year one of the Redemption of Israel”,
leaf. Rx: “Shim’on Prince of Israel”, palm tree. This is one of the scarce early issues
of Year 1. Good VF............................................................................................... 1600
Exceptional
315.
JUDAEA, THE BAR KOKHBA WAR
; 132-135 CE. Undated Year 3, Middle
Bronze, 9.94g. Mildenberg-108. Obv: “For the freedom of Jerusalem”, leaf. Rx:
“Shim’on”, palm tree. This appears to be the best example of this coin that we have
handled. The grape leaf on the obverse is in high relief with every vein showing. Near
Mint State................................................................................................................ 900
Ptolemy III Portrait
316.
PTOLEMAIC, PTOLEMY III
; AE 20, 5.74g. Sv-1000, SNG Cop-193. Obv: Bust
of Ptolemy III r. Rx: Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt, cornucopia in r. field. Very
scarce. As everyone knows, almost all Ptolemaic bronzes bear a portrait of Zeus
Ammon. This pleasant little coin is an exception. Good VF / EF........................... 400
317.
MAURETANIA, IOL-CAESAREA
; c. 25 BC - 24 AD, AE 22, 6.47g. SNG Cop-
679. Obv: Head of Isis l., wearing vulture headdress. Rx: Three grain ears; Punic
letters to r. The obverse of this scarce coin is somewhat off-center, but it is sharply
struck and has a pleasant olive patina. EF............................................................... 300
ROMAN IMPERIALAND PROVINCIAL BRONZE
Caesar Portrait
318.
JULIUS CAESAR
; Julius Caesar, Corinth, 44 or 43 BC, duoviri L. Aeficius Certus
and C. Julius, AE 23, 8.30g. RPC-1116 (87 spec., 11 obv. and 34 rev. dies), BM-485.
Obv: Wreathed head of Julius Caesar r.; behind, LAVS.IVLI / CORINT downwards
in two lines (INT ligate). Rx: Bellerophon, wearing petasos and about to hurl spear,
riding winged Pegasus r.; above, [L CER]TO AEFICIO (AE ligate); below, C IVLIO
IIVIR. From Amandry’s obverse die D11, pl. I. Corinth’s first coinage after being
rebuilt and refounded as a Roman colony by Julius Caesar in 44 BC. There are few
Caesar portraits in bronze, mostly rather crude examples struck at Lugdumnum. This
rather excellent portrait of Caesar is exceptional and is equal to the best recorded
specimens. aVF..................................................................................................... 4400
319.
AGRIPPA
; Died 12 BC, Rome, Struck under Caligula,As, 11.18g. BM (Tiberius)-161,
Paris-77, RIC-58, C-3. Obv: MAGRIPPAL - F - COS - III Diademed head l. Rx: S - C
Neptune standing l. holding dolphin and trident. aEF........................................... 600
320.
NERO
; 54-68 AD, Lugdunum, 66-8 AD, Dupondius, 13.04g. BM-347; Paris-195, pl.
XLI (same rev. die); RIC-597; C-325 (2 Fr.). Obv: IMP NERO CAES - AR AVG P
MAXTR PPPHead laureate l., globe below tip of neck. Rx: SECVRITAS -AVGVSTI
around (beginning in exergue), S C in exergue, Securitas seated r., supporting head
with r. hand and holding scepter in l., altar and torch at her feet, the torch exceptionally
