Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 17 (15.12.2009)

M A I L B I D SA LE #17C l o s i n g D a t e :

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

P.O. Box 641352

Los Angeles, CA 90064-6352

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Contents of Sale

Greek Coins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-70

Roman Coins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71-614

Byzantine Coins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .615-734

Medieval Coins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .735-736

Terms of Sale

Bidding in this a sale constitutes acceptance of the following terms and conditions:

1) Bids may be submitted by post, telephone and fax.

Written confirmation of telephone bids is required.

ALL BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DEC. 15, 2009.

2) Lots will be awarded to the highest bidder. In most

instances, winning bids will be reduced to a level

approximately 10% over the next highest bid. In

the event identical bids are received, the lot will

be sold to the earliest bidder. Freeman & Sear

accept no responsibility for errors made in bidding

and strongly suggest that bid sheets be checked

carefully before submission.

3) A BUYER’S PREMIUM OF 15% WILL BE ADDED TO THE HAMMER PRICE ONEACH LOT AND INCLUDED ON ALLINVOICES.

4) Bidders unknown to us must establish satisfactory

credit references before bidding and/or pay a

deposit equivalent to 25% of the total of the bids

submitted. Bids from those under eighteen (18)

years of age must be accompanied by the written

consent of a parent guaranteeing payment.

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made payable to Freeman & Sear. Residents out-

side the United States must also submit payment in

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preferably, wired directly to our bank:

Bank of America, 19240 Nordhoff Street,Northridge, CA 91324 USA

Account no.: 24406-12725 Account Name: Freeman & Sear ABA no.: 0260-0959-3SWIFT CODE: BOFAUS3N

All successful bidders who pay by wire transfer will

be invoiced an additional $20 fee for bank charges.

Payment is due and payable immediately on receipt

of invoice. Interest charges of 1.5% per month (18%

per annum) will accrue if invoice is not paid within

30 days of the sale date. Title does not pass until

lots are paid for in full.

Lots purchased and delivered in the State of

California are subject to sales tax. Total coin pur-

chases at or exceeding $1,500 (before buyer’s pre-

mium) are exempt from this tax, as are purchases

made by those who have filed a valid California

resale permit with Freeman & Sear.

6) Postage, handling and insurance are at the expense

of the buyer and all related charges will be added to

the invoices for all lots delivered by mail. Foreign

purchasers are advised to comply with all customs

regulations. Freeman & Sear decline any responsi-

bility for consequences arising from contravention of

such regulations.

7) Estimates in this catalog are in U.S. dollars.

BIDS BELOW 60% OF ESTIMATE CANNOT BE ACCEPTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE.

8) All coins are guaranteed genuine and as described.

Grading and adjectival descriptions are subjective

and in no way express or imply warranty. Please

note that this mail bid sale is not an approval sale.

Lots may be returned only for reasons of authentici-

ty and misdescription, and then, only if they are

returned in precisely the same condition as when

shipped by Freeman & Sear. All claims of misde-

scription (excluding claims regarding authenticity)

must be made within five (5) days of delivery of

the material. ALL MULTIPLE COIN LOTS (OFTWO ITEMS OR MORE), ARE SOLD AS IS AND MAY NOT BE RETURNED FOR ANY REASON.

1.APULIA. Teate. Ca. 220 BC. Bronze quadrunx (10.35gm). Head of Heracles right, wearing lion skin / Lionstalking to right, TIATI (worn) and club above, four pel-lets below exergual line below. HN Italy 704. SNG ANS753. Patchy dark green patina over lightly porous sur-faces. Nearly very fine $200

Ex A. Lynn Collection.

2.CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. 272-235 BC. Silver stateror nomos (6.02 gm). Warrior in armor and helmet onhorseback right, holding lance and shield, horse raisingoff foreleg, ΓΗΡΑΚΛ−ΗΤΟΣ in two lines below / ΤΑΡΑΣ,Taras astride dolphin to left, holding cornucopiae in leftarm and extending flower held in right, monogram andthymiaterion to right. Vlasto 890ff. HN Italy 1037.Deeply struck on a compact flan. Toned. Very fine $275


3.LUCANIA. Metapontum. Ca. 510-470 BC. Silverstater (8.05 gm). Barley ear of six grains in raised relief,META to right, raised cabled border / Barley ear incuse,incuse border of radiating hash marks. Noe Class IX. HNItaly 1482. A few old scratches and scattered porosity onobverse. Toned. Very fine $600

Ex Connecticut Historical Society and M. VernonSheldon Collections Sale (Bowers & Merena, 8-9 April1983), lot 2673.

4.MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Philip II (359-336BC). Silver tetradrachm (14.42 gm). Amphipolis, 342/1-329/8 BC. Laureate head of Zeus right / ΦΙΛΙΠ−ΠοΥ,youth astride horse to right, holding palm branch, beebelow horse, omphalus below raised foreleg. Le Rider498 (D219 / R446) (this coin plated). Toned. A few minoredge splits, evidence of smoothing in reverse fieldsbehind horse, otherwise good very fine $1,100

Le Rider plate coin. Ex Hesperia Art 23, 1953, lot 75.

5.Alexander III, the Great (336-323 BC). Silvertetradrachm (17.11 gm). Pella, ca. 275-270 BC. Head ofyoung Heracles right, wearing headdress made from skulland skin of Nemean lion / ΑΛΕΧΑΝΔΡοΥ, Zeus seatedleft on stool, holding eagle in outstretched right hand andscepter topped by lis in left, crested Macedonian helmetin left field, monograms below throne and in exergue.Price 629. Müller 233. Deeply struck in sound metal andlightly toned. Extremely fine $450

6.Silver tetradrachm (17.14 gm). As previous. Price 629.Müller 233. Well centered. Good very fine $350

G R E E K C o i n s

4 FR E E M A N & SE A R MA I L BI D NO. 17

See color platespages 112-115

7.Antigonus III Doson (229-221 BC). Silvertetradrachm (16.91 gm). Amphipolis, ca. 227-225 BC.Head of Poseidon right, wreathed with seaweed / Apolloseated left on prow of warship, holding bow in right hand;ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΓΟΝοΥ written on prow, monogram inexergue below. SNG München 1121; SNG Alpha Bank1046. Nicely toned and of attractive style. Slight bend inflan at 1-2:00 and tiny metal delamination on reverseedge at 4:00, otherwise a pleasing very fine $1,500

8.KINGDOM OF PAEONIA. Patraus (335-315 BC).Silver tetradrachm (12.73 gm). Damastium (?). Laureatehead of Apollo right / ΠΑΤ−ΡΑΟΥ, helmeted andarmored warrior on horseback right, spearing fallenenemy below horse. SNG ANS 1030. Small edge test cutat 12:00 (obverse), otherwise good very fine $600

9.ATTICA. Athens. 133/2 BC. Silver “New Style”tetradrachm (16.91 gm). Head of Athena Parthenos right,wearing triple-crested Attic helmet / Owl standing facingon overturned amphora, winged caduceus in left field, A-ΘΕ above magistrates ΠΟΛΥ−ΧΑΡΜ, ΝΙΚΟΓ andΦΙΛΟΔΡ, Γ on amphora, ΔΙ below, all within laurelwreath. Thompson 378, cf. a (ME below amphora); thisparticular month / date combination apparently unrecord-ed. Die flaw on eye of Athena, otherwise well struck andextremely fine $500


10.110/9 BC. Silver “New Style” tetradrachm (16.70 gm).Types as previous, except bee to right of owl, magistratesΖΩΙ−ΛΟΣ, ΕΥΑΝ−ΔΡΟΣ and ΑΝΤ-ΙΣΘΕ, Ζ on amphora,ΣΩ below. Thompson 717a. Good very fine $500

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 49, 17 March 1999, lot 484.

11.CORINTHIA. Corinth. Ca. 345-307 BC. Silver stater(8.54 gm). Pegasus flying left, koppa below / Head ofAthena left, wearing Corinthian helmet pushed back onhead, Artemis running left with flaming torch behind.Calciati Pegasi 451. Ravel 1076. Deposits adhering tothe surfaces; could benefit by expert cleaning. Very fine

$175Ex A. Lynn Collection.

12.SICYONIA. Sicyon. Ca. 330/20-280 BC. Silverhemidrachm (2.83 gm). Chimaera walking left, forelegraised, ΣΙ below / Dove flying left. BCD Peloponnesos284. SNG Copenhagen 57. Sharply struck from fresh diesand beautifully toned. Nearly extremely fine $500


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13.CARIAN ISLANDS. Rhodes. Ca. 305-275 BC. Silverdidrachm (6.51 gm). Head of Helios facing slightly toright / ΡΟΔΙΟΝ, rose with single bud on stalk to right,thunderbolt and Δ in left field. Toned. SNG Finland 477.SNG Von Aulock 2792. Very fine $350

Ex Freeman & Sear Fixed Price List 1 (Winter/Spring1994), A186.

14.Ca. 305-275 BC. Silver drachm (2.42 gm). Head ofHelios facing three-quarters to right / Rose in bloom,ΑΜΕΙΝΙΑΣ above, P O below, trident to left. SNGFinland 554. Very fine $200

Ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 6, 6 October 2000,lot 309.

15.CILICIA. Nagidus. Ca. 374-356 BC. Silver stater(10.67 gm). Aphrodite enthroned left, sacrificing fromphiale over garlanded and lighted altar, crowned bynaked Eros standing left on pedestal behind /ΝΑΓΙΔΕΩ[Ν], bearded Dionysus standing left, holdingvine branch with bunch of grapes and resting on thyrsus.BMC 12. Lightly toned. Extremely fine $600

Ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 5, 14 May 1999, lot274.

16.PARTHIAN KINGDOM. Phraates II (138-127 BC).Silver drachm (3.44 gm). Tambrax mint. Diademed bustleft, TAM behind / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡοΣ, Parthian archer (Arsaces I) seated righton omphalus, wearing bashilik, holding bow. Sellwood16.11. Shore 50. Minor roughness and a few deposits,otherwise very fine $150

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Superior Pre-Long Beach Sale, 31May-1 June 1999, lot 992.

17.Mithradates II (121-91 BC). Silver drachm (4.16 gm).Rhagae, 119-109 BC. Diademed and draped bust left;neck torque ends in seahorse, AP and Λ[Ρ] behind /ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥ,Arsaces I seated right on low stool, holding bow, Abehind. Sellwood 24.16. Shore 72. Scarce variety!Sharply struck in good metal. Good extremely fine $200

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Ponterio & Associates 95, 18August 1998, lot 543.

18.Silver drachm (3.98 gm). Rhagae, 119-109 BC. Types asprevious, no letters behind head. Sellwood 24.11. Struckfrom rough dies. Nearly extremely fine $100



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19.Silver drachm (4.11 gm). Ecbatana mint. Types as previ-ous. Sellwood 26.1. Shore 77. Good extremely fine $125

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Ponterio Sale 104, 4 November1999, lot 506.

20.Silver drachm (4.19 gm). Seleucia mint. Types as previ-ous, except A to left of archer on reverse. Sellwood 26.3(Ecbatana). Shore 79. Sharply struck and lustrous. Goodextremely fine $200


21.Silver drachm (4.15 gm). Rhagae, 109-96/5 BC. Types asprevious, except legend adds ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ. Sellwood 27.1.Shore 85. A few scratches in fields, otherwise goodextremely fine $125


22.Silver drachm (3.99 gm).Ecbatana (?). Bust left wearingdomed tiara ornamented with starand rows of dotted and wavy lines, torque ends in singlepellet / Arsaces I seated right on high-backed throne.Sellwood 28.4. Shore 95. Detailed strike. Lightly toned.Extremely fine $150

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Ponterio Sale 97, 19 November1998, lot 428.

23.Silver drachm (4.17 gm).Rhagae. Types as previous,except torque ends in seahorse,slightly different decoration on tiara. Sellwood 28.7. Darkiridescent toning. Extremely fine and very attractive

$200

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 58, 19 September2001, lot 755.

24.Silver drachm (4.09 gm). Rhagae, 96-91 BC. As previous,except legend adds ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤοΥ. Sellwood 29.2. Shore103-105. Attractive iridescent toning. Nearly extremelyfine $200

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Triton II, 1-2 December 1998, lot560.


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25.Gotarzes I (95-87 BC) or Sinatruces (93/2-70/69 BC).Silver drachm (4.16 gm). Rhagae. Diademed bust left,wearing tiara ornamented with horn and row of stagsaround top; neck torque ends in pellet / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΡΟΥ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ,Arsaces I seated right on throne, holding bow. Sellwood33.4 var. (Gotarzes I); Shore 113 (this coin, Gotarzes I).Attractively toned. Nearly extremely fine $175

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 5,14 May 1999, lot 297.

This drachm type was until recently most frequentlygiven to Gortazes I, whose brief reign was disputed bythree other claimants to the Parthian throne, Sinatruces,Orodes I, and Mithradates III, all of whom concurrentlycontrolled diverse parts of the kingdom. It has recentlybeen proposed on the basis of inscriptions discovered atexcavations in Nisa that the drachms of Sellwood type33, previously given to Gotarzes, were in fact the inaugu-ral issues of Sinatruces before he was driven from thecentral Parthian realm by his rivals. Sinatruces reported-ly took refuge among a barbarian tribe called the “Guti”before making another attempt at the Parthian throne in77 BC.

26.Artabanus II (75-62 BC).Silver drachm (4.04 gm).Rhagae. Diademed bust left /ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΡΟΣΕΥΕΡΓΕΤοΥ, Arsaces I seated right on throne, holdingbow. Sellwood 30.16 (Unknown king). Shore 134 (OrodesI). Nearly extremely fine $175

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 51, 15 September1999, lot 620.

27.Orodes II (57-38 BC). Silver drachm (3.82 gm).Uncertain mint. Diademed and draped bust left; necktorque ends in single pellet / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩC ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝΑΡΣΑΚοΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤοΥ ΔΙΚΑΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥC[ΦΙΛ]ΕΛΛΗΝΟC, (in crude form), Arsaces I seated righton throne, holding bow, no mint mark below bow.Sellwood type 45 var. (no mint mark). Shore 223 var. (nomint mark). Lightly toned. Nearly extremely fine $150

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Superior NYINC Auction, 4-5December 1998, lot 1113.

28.Silver drachm (4.05 gm). Nisa. Diademed bust left,flanked by star to left and crescent moon to right / Asprevious, except legend more degraded, anchor to left ofArsaces, N below bow. Sellwood 47.32. Shore 256 var.Good very fine $150

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 60, 22 May 2002, lot1021.

29.Silver drachm (4.03 gm). Ecbatana. Types as previous,except star below crescent moon on obverse, anchortopped by trident on reverse, A below bow. Sellwood48.9. Shore 261. Extremely fine $100



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30.Silver drachm (3.89 gm).Ecbatana. Types as previous,except minor legend variations.Sellwood 48.6. Portrait in high relief. Extremely fine

$150Ex A. Lynn Collection; Superior NYINC Auction, 4-5December 1989, lot 1115.

31.Phraates IV (38-32 BC).Silver drachm (3.94 gm).Ecbatana. Diademed bust left,wart on forehead; star-in-crescent before, eagle flying leftbehind, crowning him / ΒΑΣΙΛΕ[ΩC] ΒΑΣΙΛΕΝΑΡΣΑΚοΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤοΥ ΔΙΚΑΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥCΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟC, Arsaces I seated right on throne, holdingbow; AT monogram below bow. Sellwood 54.7. Shore 297.Toned. Nearly extremely fine $150


32.Silver drachm (3.96 gm). Types as previous, except nostar-in-crescent before bust. Sellwood 52.10. Shore 278.Lightly toned. Extremely fine $125

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Ponterio Sale 95, 18 August1998, lot 545.

33.Phraataces (2 BC-AD 4). Silver drachm (3.95 gm).Mithradatkart. Diademed and draped bust left, crownedby Nike carrying wreath behind, star in crescent before /Degraded legend, Arsaces I seated right on throne, hold-ing bow, monogram below bow. Sellwood 56.13. Shore319. Areas of weakness and surface marks. Good veryfine $125

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 55, 13 September2000, lot 760 (part of).

34.Bronze or base-silver drachm (3.68 gm). As previous,except struck in bronze or extremely debased silver. Veryfine $125

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 55, 13 September2000, lot 760 (part of).

35.Silver drachm (3.52 gm). Ecbatana. Types as previous,except no star-in crescent and two wreath-bearing Nikeson obverse, AIT monogram below bow on reverse.Sellwood 57.13. Shore 322. Toned. Good very fine $200



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36.Artabanus II (AD 10-38). Silver drachm (3.77 gm).Ecbatana. Diademed, draped bust left with square-cutbeard / Lightly degraded legend, Arsaces I seated righton throne, holding bow, AT monogram below bow.Sellwood 63.6. Shore 341. Lightly toned. Extremely fine

$125Ex A. Lynn Collection; Ex CNG Sale 56, 18 March 1998,lot 661.

37.Vardanes I (AD 40-45). Lot of two silver tetradrachms(13.62 and 13.11 gm). Seleucia. Diademed, draped bustleft, wart on brow / King receiving palm branch fromTyche. The first Sellwood 64.5; the second Sellwood type64, date indeterminate. TWO COINS IN LOT. Both veryfine with heavy encrustation $100

38.Gotarzes II (AD 40-51). Silver drachm (3.92 gm).Ecbatana. Diademed, draped bust of Gotarzes left withsquare-cut beard, wart on brow / Lightly degraded leg-end, Arsaces I seated right on throne, holding bow, AT•monogram below bow. Sellwood 65.33. Shore 364.Extremely fine $75

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Triton II, 1-2 December 1998, lot1377 (part of).

39.Vonones II (AD 51). Silverdrachm (3.77 gm). Ecbatana.Diademed and draped bust fac-ing, wearing domed tiara, six-pointed star to either side /Degraded legend, Arsaces I seated right holding bow,AT• monogram below bow. Sellwood 67.1. Shore 368.Nearly extremely fine $150

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Triton II, 1-2 December 1998, lot1377 (part of).

40.Vologases I (AD 51-78). Silver drachm (3.68 gm).Ecbatana. Diademed and draped bust left, wart on brow /Degraded legend, Arsaces I seated right holding bow,AT• monogram below. Sellwood 70.13. Shore 373 (thiscoin). Attractively toned. Extremely fine $125

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 46, 24 June 1998, lot565.

41.Vologases III (AD 105-147). Silver drachm (3.69 gm).Ecbatana. Diademed and draped bust left, with pointedbeard / Degraded legend, Arsaces I seated right onthrone with dash for seat, holding bow, AT• monogrambelow bow. Sellwood 78.5. Shore 415. Iridescent toning.Good very fine $125



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42.Silver drachm (3.69 gm). Ecbatana. Types as previous,except throne has no seat. Sellwood 78.4. Shore 414.Nearly mint state $125

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Superior Pre-Long Beach, 31May-1 June 1999, lot 1018 (part of).

43.Parthamaspates (AD 116). Silver drachm (3.79 gm).Ecbatana. Diademed and draped bust of Parthamaspatesleft, wearing domed tiara / Degraded legend, Arsaces Iseated right on throne, holding bow; AT• monogrambelow bow. Sellwood 81.1. Shore 423. Uneven toning.Nearly extremely fine $150

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Ex CNG Sale 47, 16 September1998, lot 683.

44.Osroes II (AD 190). Silverdrachm (3.85 gm). Ecbatana.Bust left with long, pointedbeard, wearing diademed domed tiara decorated withrows of pellets along central ridge, segmented necklet /Parthian script (xωsrω mlk = “King Osroes”) abovedegraded Greek legend, Arsaces I seated right, holdingbow, AT monogram below bow. Sellwood 85.1 var. (no pellet in monogram). Shore 437 var. (no pellet inmonogram). Extremely fine $200


45.Silver drachm (3.87 gm). Ecbatana. Types as previous,except ΛΤ monogram below bow. Sellwood 85.3. Shore439. Toned. Extremely fine $125

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Ponterio Sale 123, 14 November2002, lot 637 (part of).

46.Silver drachm (3.36 gm). Ecbatana(?). Types as previous,except reverse extremely degraded, ΛΤ• monogram belowbow. Sellwood —. Shore —. Apparently an unrecordedtype, possibly a barbaric imitation. Struck on a broadflan. Lightly toned extremely fine $400



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47.Silver drachm (3.28 gm). Uncertain mint. Obverse type asprevious / Heavily degraded legend, Arsaces I seated left,holding bow, AT monogram below throne. Sellwood —.Shore —. Apparently unrecorded. Extremely fine $400


48.KINGDOM OF CHARACENE. Attambolus I (ca.47-24 BC). Billon tetradrachm (15.13 gm). Diademedhead right / Heracles seated left on rock, holding club.Cf. SNG Copenhagen 312. Cf. Mitchiner 726. Rough surfaces with copper deposits. Nearly very fine $50

49.Lot of 8 billon tetradrachms. General description asprevious lot. EIGHT COINS IN LOT. All with heavilyworn and/or corroded surfaces. Fine to nearly very fine $80

50.Thionesius I (ca. 25-20/18 BC). Billon tetradrachm(14,50 gm). Diademed head of Thionesius (?) right /Heracles seated left on rock, holding club; monogramabove arm, date (partly visible) in exergue. Cf. Nicolet-Pierre Thionèsis pl. V, 21ff. Rare. Rough surfaces. Toned.Good fine $250

51.Maga (Ca. AD 210-215). Bronze tetradrachm (16.27 gm).Bust of (Parthian?) king right, wearing diademed anddomed tiara / Bearded head of prince (Maga?) right.Alram 510. Unusually sharp portrait of prince. Reddish-brown patina. Very fine / good very fine $200

52.Bronze tetradrachm (16.82 gm). Types as previous. Alram510. Very fine $150

53.Lot of 9 Characene bronze tetradrachms and 1Indo-Parthian bronze drachm(?). All but one withthe same general description as previous two lots, withdouble portrait. Reddish brown surfaces with green andbrown deposits. TEN COINS IN LOT. Nearly fine to veryfine, most with surface roughness $300KKP027


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54.Lot of 9 Characene bronze tetradrachms and 1Ptolemaic bronze. The Characene pieces of Maga, asprevious three lots; the Ptolemaic an Æ 23 mm ofPtolemy I or II. TEN COINS IN LOT. The Ptolemaic fair,the rest nearly fine to very fine $250

55.CENTRAL ASIA. Alchon Huns. Kinghila (ca. AD440-490). Pale gold dinar (7.14 gm). Gandhara. Adomanomoro-sano šao in Baktrian, Khingila standing left, sacrificing at altar and holding scepter; filleted trident toleft, tamgha to right / Siva facing, holding diadem andtrident; behind, the bull Nandi standing left. Alram 29.Göbl, Dokumente Em. 85. Extremely rare! Good very fine $2,250

56.Silver drachm (3.73 gm). Bust of Kinghila right, wearingdomed tiara and double-drop earring, tangha in fieldbefore before / Fire altar with attendants and ribbon.Göbl, Dokumente, Em. 74. Unusually strong obversestrike and portrait, usual striking weakness through center of reverse. Good very fine $375

57.Silver drachm (3.88 gm). Types as previous. Göbl,Dokumente, Em. 74. Toned. Reverse striking weakness,otherwise good very fine $350

58.Silver drachm (3.35 gm). Types as previous, exceptflame-like tufts on shoulders. Göbl, Dokumente, Em. 61.Rare. Good very fine $500

59.Silver drachm (3.55 gm). Types as previous, except tangha behind head and oval (solar wheel) before. Göbl, Dokumente, Em. 81. Dark toning. Very fine $300


60.Silver drachm (3.71 gm). Types as previous, except nosymbols in obverse fields. Göbl, Dokumente, Em. 79.Dark toning. Very fine $300

61.NEZAK HUNS. Sahi Tigin (ca. AD 710-720). Bronzedrachm (3.31 gm). Crowned bust of Sahi Tigin right, legend continuing on bust / Fire altar with attendants andribbons. Göbl, Dokumente Em. 240. Unusually wellstruck and possessing an attractive glossy reddish-brownpatina. Extremely fine $400

62.KIDARITES. Kidara (ca. AD 350-385). Gold dinar(7.77 gm). King, nimbate and helmeted, standing facing,head left, sacrificing over altar to left and holding filletedstandard; filleted trident to left / Ardoksho, nimbate, seated facing on throne, holding filleted investiture garland and cornucopia; tamgha to right. MACW 3695.MK 609. Nearly extremely fine $375

63.Gold stater (7.81 gm). Types as previous. MACW 3695.MK 609. Extremely fine $400

64.Bronze drachm (3.88 gm). Crowned bust facing three-quarters right / Fire altar flanked by two attendants.Göbl, Dokumente Em. 17. MACW 3622. Reddish-brownpatina. Very fine $400

65.Bronze drachm. Types as previous. Göbl, Dokumente Em.17. MACW 3623. Dark brown patina. Pleasing style, nicesurfaces. Good very fine $425




66.INDIA, KUSHAN KINGDOM. Xodesha (orKanishka III). (ca. AD 255-275 or later). Gold dinar(7.90 gm). Nimbate king standing left, wearing conicalcrown with nimbus, holding filleted trident above altarand resting left hand on scepter, nandipanda symbol toright / Nimbate Shiva standing facing, holding wreath inright hand and trident in left, the bull Nandi standing leftbehind him, tamgha in upper left field. MACW 3396 (asVasu Deva II). Cf. Göbl 662ff. Extremely fine $1,000

Göbl translated the name of this ruler as Xodesha, whileother authorities prefer the name Kanishka.

67.Vasu Deva II. (ca. 290-310 AD). Gold dinar (8.01 gm).Nimbate king standing left, wearing conical crown withnimbus, holding filleted trident above altar and restingleft hand on scepter, nandipanda symbol to right, threepellets above and below / Nimbate Shiva standing facing,holding wreath in right hand and trident in left, the bullNandi standing left behind him, tamgha in upper leftfield. MACW 3395. Cf. Gobl 640ff. Extremely fine $900

68.Gold dinar (7.93 gm). Types and symbols as previous.MACW 3395. Cf. Göbl 640ff. Extremely fine $900

69.Gold quarter-dinar (1.89 gm). King standing left, wearingconical crown with nimbus, holding trident and sacrific-ing at altar, trident standard behind; three pellets in rightfield / Siva standing facing, holding trident and diadem,before the bull Nandi, standing left behind; tamghaabove left. Cf. MACW 3398. Cf. Göbl 674. Nearly veryfine $500

70.Gold quarter-dinar (1.95 gm). Types as previous, but twopellets in right field. Cf. MACW 3398. Cf. Göbl 674.Somewhat muddled strike, otherwise very fine $400



71.CENTRAL ITALY: Aes rude. Ca. 500-300 BC. Irregularcast lump of bronze ( 254.8 gm, 57 mm x 47 mm). RCV505. Green patina. Of unusually large size $400

72.Irregular cast lump of bronze (137.2 gm, 49 mm x 48mm). RCV 505. Green patina. A few spots of verdigris

$250

73.ROMAN REPUBLIC: Anonymous. Ca. 225-217 BC. Aesgrave sextans (47.75 gm). Head of Mercury left in wingedpetasus, mark of value •• below and behind / Prow ofgalley right, mark of value •• below. RRC 35/5. RCV587. Green patina with red and earthen highlights. A fewsmoothing marks. Nearly very fine $275

Ex Bill Behnen Collection.

74.Aes grave sextans (42.28 gm). Head of Mercury left inwinged petasus, mark of value •• below / Prow of galleyright, mark of value •• below. RRC 35/5. RCV 587.Green patina with earthen highlights. Very fine $300


75.Anonymous. Ca. 217-215 BC. Semilibral bronze uncia(12.20 gm). Head of Roma left in crested Attic helmet,mark of value • behind / Prow of galley right, ROMAabove, mark of value • below. RRC 38/6. RCV 615. Darkbrown patina. Good fine/nearly fine $100


76.Anonymous. Ca. 215 BC.Post-semilibral bronze semun-cia (5.10 gm). Head ofMercury right in winged peta-sus / Prow of galley right,ROMA above. RRC 41/11. RCV 621. Dark green patina.Flan flaw before nose of Mercury and a few minor pits.Good very fine $400



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77.Anonymous. Ca. 211-208 BC. Silver quinarius (1.98gm). Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet deco-rated with griffin crest and necklace, mark of value Vbehind / Dioscuri with couched spears galloping right,stars above their heads, RoMA in linear frame below.RRC 44/6. King 1. RCV 42. Toned. Nearly very fine

$125


78.Anonymous. Southeast Italy, ca. 211-208 BC. Silverquinarius (2.12 gm). Head of Roma right, wearing wingedhelmet decorated with griffin crest and necklace, mark of value V behind / Dioscuri with couched spears galloping right, stars above their heads, H below, ROMAin exergue. RRC 85/1a. King 16. RCV 44. Toned. Very fine $150


79.Anonymous. Ca. 211-208 BC. Silver sestertius (0.93gm). Head of Roma right, wearing winged, crested helmetand necklace, mark of value IIS behind / Dioscuri gallop-ing right with couched spears, stars above their heads,ROMA in linear frame below. RRC 44/7. RCV 46.Toned. Very fine $250


80.Silver sestertius (1.04 gm). Head of Roma right, wearingwinged, crested helmet and necklace, mark of value IISbehind / Dioscuri with couched spears galloping right,stars above their heads, [RO]MA in linear frame below.RRC 44/7. RCV 46. Toned. Nearly very fine $150


81.Anonymous. Ca. 211-206 BC. Post-reform bronze as(32.69 gm, 33.5 mm). Laureate head of bearded Janus,hair forming ridge along foreheads and temples, necktruncation indented, mark of value I above / Prow of galley right, mark of value I above, ROMA below. RRC56/2 (w. pll. xi-xii). RCV 627. Attractive green patina. A few pits on reverse. Very fine $200

82.Baebius Tampilus. Ca. 194-190 BC. Bronze semis(7.84 gm). Laureate head of bearded Saturn right, mark ofvalue S behind / Prow of galley right, mark of value Sbefore, TAMP in monogram above, ROMA below. RRC133/5. RCV 807. Brown patina. A bit weakly struck.Fine $100



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83.Cornelius Cina. Ca. 169-158 BC. Bronze as (21.95 gm).Laureate head of bearded Janus, mark of value I above /Prow of galley right, [I] before, CINA above, ROM[A]below. RRC 178/1. RCV 699. Brown patina. Areas ofstriking weakness. Very fine $75


84.Anonymous. Ca. 153 BC.Silver denarius (4.01 gm). Headof Roma right in winged helmetdecorated with griffin crest, wearing pendant earring andbead necklace, mark of value X behind / Victory in bigaright, holding goad, ROMA in compartment below. RRC197/1a. RCV 76. Attractively toned. Good very fine/very fine $125

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 49, 17 Mar. 1999, lot2393.

85.L. Saufeius. Ca. 149 BC. Silver denarius (4.04 gm).Head of Roma right in winged helmet decorated with griffin crest, wearing pendant earring and bead necklace,mark of value X behind / Victory in biga right, holdingwhip, L• SAVF (VF ligatured) below, ROMA in compart-ment below. RRC 204/1. RCV 83. Good very fine $150


86.Safra. Ca. 148 BC. Bronze as (26.32 gm). Laureate headof bearded Janus, mark of value I above / Prow of galleyright, SA[FRA] above, [dolphin] before, ROM[A] below.RRC 206/2. RCV 722. Brown patina. Weakly struck.Good fine $75


87.Silver denarius (3.47 gm). Head of Roma right in wingedhelmet decorated with griffin crest, wearing pendant ear-ring and bead necklace, mark of value X behind / Victoryin biga right, holding whip, SAFRA below, ROMA incompartment thereunder. RRC 206/1. RCV 85. Dark tone. Very fine. $75


88.Cn. Gellius. Ca. 138 BC.Silver denarius (3.89 gm).Head of Roma right in wingedhelmet decorated with griffincrest, wearing earring and bead necklace, mark of valueX behind, laurel crown border / Warrior or Mars inquadriga right, armed with shield, detaining boundfemale captive, CN• GE[L] below, ROMA in exergue.RRC 232/1. RCV 109. Struck on an unusually full flan.Attractively toned. Good very fine. $350



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89.M. Marcius Mn. f. Ca. 134 BC. Silver denarius (3.83gm). Head of Roma right in winged helmet decoratedwith griffin crest, wearing pendant earring and beadnecklace, mark of value XVI in monogram below chin,quadratic modius behind head / Victory in biga right,holding whip, M — MAR—C (MAR in ligature) aboveRO—MA in two lines segmented by grain ears below.RRC 245/1. RCV 122. Dark tone. Slightly porous surfaces. Good very fine $100


90.Q. Caecilius Metellus. Ca. 132 BC. Silver denarius(3.95 gm). Head of Roma right in winged helmet decorat-ed with griffin crest, mark of value XVI in monogrambelow chin, Q• METE behind (ME and TE ligatured) /Jupiter in quadriga right, holding reins and thunderboltin left hand and branch in right, ROM[A] in exergue.RRC 256/1. RCV 132. Tone in recesses. Light scratchbefore head of Roma and striking weakness affecting fig-ure of Jupiter. Extremely fine $125

Ex Numismatic Fine Arts Mail Bid Sale 33, 3 May1994, lot 354.

91.L. Postumius Albinus. Ca. 127 BC. Silver denarius(3.86 gm). Head of Roma right in winged helmet decorat-ed with griffin crest, wearing triple-pendant earring andbead necklace, mark of value XVI in monogram before,apex behind / Mars in quadriga right, holding spear andshield in left hand and trophy with right, L• POST• ALB(AL ligatured) below, ROMA in exergue. RRC 252/1.RCV 128. Pleasing dark tone. Good very fine $150


92.C. Caecilius Metellus. Ca. 123 BC. Silver denarius(3.84 gm). Head of Roma right in winged Phrygian hel-met with star on neckguard, wearing pendant earring andbead necklace, ROMA behind, mark of value XVI inmonogram below chin / Jupiter in biga of elephants left,holding thunderbolt in left hand, Victory flying right withcrown above, C• METELLVS (ME ligatured) in exergue.RRC 269/1. RCV 145. Scarce. Very fine $200

93.M. Tullius. Ca. 119 BC. Silver denarius (3.94 gm).Head of Roma right in winged helmet decorated with grif-fin crest, wearing pendant earring and bead necklace,strand of hair on far shoulder, ROMA behind / Victory inquadriga right, holding palm, mark of value X below,crown with ties above, M• TVLLI in exergue. RRC280/1. RCV 155. Lightly toned. Good very fine. $150



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94.M. Aurelius Scaurus. Narbo, ca. 115 BC. Silver denarius serratus (3.89 gm). Head of Roma right inwinged Phrygian helmet, wearing pendant earring andbead necklace, M• AVREL—I (VR ligatured) before,ROMA and mark of value XVI in monogram behind /Warrior in biga right, holding shield and carnyx and hurling spear, SCAVRI (AVR ligatured) below, L• LICCN• DOM in exergue. RRC 282/1. RCV 157. Nicelytoned. Good very fine $300


The figure in the quadriga is sometimes identified asBituitius, king of the Averni.

95.Ca. 113 BC. Silver fourré denarius (3.29 gm). Head ofRoma right in winged and crested Corinthian helmet,wearing pendant earring and bead necklace, mark ofvalue X behind, ROMA below / Helmeted Roma seatedright on pile of shields, holding spear, helmet behind leg,lupa suckling twins before, bird in left and right field fly-ing inward. RRC 287/1. RCV 164. Toned. Some pitting.Very fine $100


96.P. Licinius Nerva. Ca. 110 BC. Silver denarius (3.82gm). Bust of Roma left, wearing helmet decorated withlateral feathers, holding shield emblazoned with mountedhorseman on left arm and with right hand spear over farshoulder, crescent above, ROMA behind, mark of valueXVI in monogram before / P• NERVA (NE ligatured),voter on ground receiving ballot from official, voter on upward-sloping pons depositing marked ballot in elevated cista, two parallel lines in background, on thirdparallel line above tablet marked [P]. RRC 292/1. RCV169. Toned. Very fine $150

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 49, 17 Mar. 1999, lot2393 (part of).

97.L. Caesius. Ca. 109 BC. Silverdenarius (3.92 gm). Diademedbust of male deity left, forwardshoulder draped, seen frombehind, brandishing thunderbolt in right hand, ROMA inmonogram behind / Lares Praestites seated half-right,each holding grounded long staff in left hand, dog stand-ing half-right between, nose in air, back of head strokedby right hand of farther Lar, bust of Vulcan facing leftabove, tongs over shoulder, [LA] (ligatured) on left, PRE(ligatured) on right, L• CAESI (AE ligatured) in exergue.RRC 298/1. RCV 175. Toned. Nearly extremely fine

$250

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Stack’s International Sale, 4 Dec.2001, lot 132.


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98.Ti. Q(uinctius). Ca. 109 BC.Silver denarius brockage (3.97gm). Laureate bust of Herculesleft, seen from back, wearinglion’s skin, ties of crown acrossneck, holding club over right shoulder / Obverse reversedand incuse. RIC 297/1. RCV 174. A remarkably attrac-tive brockage; well struck and nicely toned. Good very fine $300


99.L. Valerius Flaccus. Ca. 107 BC. Silver denarius (3.92gm). Draped bust of Victory right, wearing pendant ear-ring and bead necklace, mark of value XVI in monogrambefore / Mars walking left, holding sword and shoulderingtrophy, apex before, grain ear behind, L• VALERI –[F]LACCI downward in two lines in left field. RRC306/1. RCV 183. Partially toned. Good very fine $175


100.L. Flaminius Cilo. Ca. 106 BC. Silver denarius (3.87gm). Head of Roma right in winged helmet decoratedwith griffin head without crest of plates, wearing pendantearring and necklace, mark of value X below chin,ROMA behind head / Victory in biga right, holdingcrown, L• FLAMIN[I] below, CILO in exergue. RRC302/1. RCV 179. Unevenly toned. Nearly extremely fine

$150


101.Ap. Claudius Pulcher, T. Mallius Mancinus, Q.Urbinius. Ca. 105 BC. Silver denarius (3.96 gm). Headof Roma right in winged helmet decorated with griffincrest, wearing pendant earring and bead necklace, quad-rangular device with inner circle behind / Victory in trigaright, holding reins in both hands, AP• CL• T• MAL•Q• VR (MAL and VR ligatured) in exergue. RRC 299/1.RCV 176. Light iridescent tone. Reverse slightly off center. Nearly extremely fine $200


102.Mn. Fonteius. Ca. 104 BC. Silver denarius (3.77 gm).Jugate, laureate heads of Dioscuri right, surmounted bystars above, mark of value XVI in monogram below chinof farther / Ship under oar, captain aft, MN• FONTEI(MN and NTE ligatured) above, control mark P with twodots below. RRC 307/1c. RCV 184. An attractive example struck on a large flan. An attractive examplestruck on a large flan. Some luster around devices.Nearly extremely fine $300


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103.L. Memmius Galeria. Ca. 103 BC. Silver denarius ser-ratus (3.89 gm). Laureate head of Saturn left, sickle andROMA behind / Venus in biga right, with scepter, Cupidflying left with untied crown above, L• MEMMI – GAL(ME ligatured) in two lines in exergue. RRC 313/1c.RCV 190. Good very fine $175

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 51, 15 Sept. 1999, lot 1058.

104.L. Aurelius Cotta. Ca. 102 BC. Silver denarius serratus(3.76 gm). Draped bust of Vulcan right, wearing conicalcap bound with laurel crown, tongs and XVI in mono-gram behind, myrtle crown border / Eagle with spreadwings standing half-right on thunderbolt, head reverted,control letter X in right field, L• COT below, laurel crownborder. RRC 314/1c. RCV 191. Lightly toned. Good veryfine/very fine $175

105.C. Fabius C. f. (Hadrianus). Ca. 99 BC. Silver denar-ius (3.98 gm). Turreted, veiled, draped bust of Cybeleright, wearing bead necklace, E•X [sic] A• PV behind /Victory in biga right, holding goad, bird resembling storkbelow raised forelegs of far horse, control mark •G belowbelly of near horse, C• FABI• C• F in exergue. RRC322/1b. RCV 200 (same blunder in obv. punctuation onspecimen depicted). Good very fine $200

106.P. Sabinus. Ca. 99 BC. Silver quinarius (1.90 gm).Laureate head of Jupiter right, control letter H behind /Victory standing right, crowning trophy and shoulderingpalm, control letter H in right field, P• SABIN downwardin central field, Q in exergue. RRC 331/1. King 32. RCV211. Very fine $150


107.P. Servilius M. f. Rullus. Ca. 95 BC. Silver denarius(3.94 gm). Bust of Minerva left, wearing Corinthian helmet and aegis, RVLLI behind / Victory in biga right,holding palm, P below, P• SERVILI• M• F in exergue.RRC 328/1. RCV 207. Lightly toned. Weakly struck, otherwise nearly extremely fine $75


108.L. Metellus, A. Albinus S(p). f., C. Malleolus. Ca. 91BC. Silver denarius (3.89 gm). Laureate head of Apolloright, L• METEL behind, A• ALB• S• F before / Romaseated left on high pile of shields, with spear and dagger,crowned by Victory standing left behind, C• MALL (ALligatured) on left, ROMA in exergue. RRC 335/1a. RCV220. Extremely fine and lustrous $250




109.D. Iunius Silanus L. f. Ca. 90 BC. Silver denarius(4.01 gm). Diademed head of Salus right, three loosestrands of hair in back, wearing small earring and large-bead necklace, SALVS (AL ligatured) under necktruncation, control letter D before, all inside torque withsegmented sections bearing S-shaped design, once withdot above, in relief / Victory in biga right, holding whipand palm, ROMA below, D• SILANVS• L• F in exergue.RRC 337/2c. RCV 223. Struck on a slightly short flanaffecting right portion of torque on obverse. Extremely fine and lustrous $225


110.Silver denarius (3.98 gm).Head of Roma right in wingedhelmet decorated with ridged crest, control letter Pbehind / Victory in biga right, holding reins in bothhands, [control numeral] above, D• SILANVS• L• F –ROMA in two lines in exergue. RRC 337/3. RCV 225.Toned. Extremely fine $175


111.L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. Ca. 90 BC. Silver denarius(4.09 gm). Laureate head of Apollo right, mark of valueXVI in monogram behind, control letter A before /Horseman with palm branch galloping right, L PISOFRVGI below. RRC 340/1. RCV 235/1. Lightly toned.Nearly extremely fine $175

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 61, 25 Sept. 2002, lot1311.

112.Silver denarius (3.94 gm). Laureate head of Apollo right,control numeral CXIII behind / Horseman with palmbranch right, control numeral CXXXV above, L• PISOFRVGI – ROMA (MA ligatured) in two lines below. RRC340/1. RCV 235/1. Light encrustation above head ofApollo. Nearly extremely fine $150


113.Silver denarius (3.84 gm). Laureate head of Apollo right,control letter M before / Horseman with pennant right,control mark ram’s head right above, L• PISO• FRVGI –ROMA in two lines below. RRC 340/1 var. (palm, torch,whip). RCV 235/1 var. Rare symbol. Good very fine

$150

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 7,22 Feb. 2002, lot 319.

114.Silver denarius (3.81 gm). Laureate head of Apollo right,FRVGI behind, star over pileus before, fillet border /Horseman left carrying torch, six-pointed star below, L•PISO• L• F thereunder, vertical thunderbolt above. RRC340/1. Sydenham 650. RCV 235/2. Toned. Very fine

$125


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115.C. Vibius C. f. Pansa. Ca. 89 BC. Silver denarius (4.03gm). Laureate head of Apollo right, PANSA behind, con-trol mark palm branch before / Minerva in quadriga right,with spear and trophy, C• VIBIVS• C• [F] in exergue.RRC 342/5b. RCV 242. Tiny die flaw below nose ofApollo. Lustrous. Extremely fine $150

116.L. Titurius Sabinus. Ca. 89 BC. Silver denarius (4.16gm). Bare head of Titus Tatius right, SABIN behind, palmbranch before / Rape of the Sabine women, L• TITVRI inexergue. RRC 344/1b. RCV 249. Reverse struck fromslightly worn die, otherwise extremely fine and lustrous

$200


117.Silver denarius (3.96 gm). Bare head of Titus Tatius right,SABIN behind, palm branch before / Rape of the Sabinewomen, L• TITVRI in exergue. RRC 344/1b. RCV 249.Toned. Good very fine/very fine $175


118.Gargilius, Ogulnius, andVergilius. Ca. 86 BC. Silverdenarius (3.72 gm). Head ofApollo right, wearing oak crown, thunderbolt below necktruncation / Jupiter in quadriga right, hurling thunder-bolt, control letter A above, GAR below, OGVL• VER(VL and VE ligatured) in exergue. RRC 350A/1a. RCV263. Rare. Very fine $350

119.Anonymous. Ca. 86 BC. Silver denarius (3.89 gm).Head of Apollo right, wearing oak crown, thunderboltbelow neck truncation / Jupiter in quadriga right, hurlingthunderbolt. RRC 350A/2. RCV 266. Minor die wear,otherwise good very fine $125


120.Silver denarius (3.80 gm). Head of Apollo right, wearingoak crown, thunderbolt below neck truncation / Jupiter inquadriga right, hurling thunderbolt. RRC 350/A2. RCV266. Tiny mark behind eye of Apollo. Beautifully toned.Good very fine $150




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121.L. Iulius Bursio. Ca. 85 BC.Silver denarius (3.97 gm). Draped bust of composite maledeity right, trident behind head, control symbol in leftfield / Victory in quadriga right, holding crown, controlnumeral LXXVIII above, L• IVLI• BVRSIO in exergue.RRC 352/1c. RCV 268. With some luster. Nearlyextremely fine/good very fine $175

122.Silver denarius (3.86 gm). Draped bust of composite maledeity right, trident behind, control symbol strung bow inleft field / Victory in quadriga right, holding crown, con-trol letters CE above, L• IVLI• BVR[SIO] in exergue.RRC 352/1c. RCV 268. Patches of roughness behind andbelow bust. Dark tone. Very fine $100Ex Bill Behnen Collection.

123.Mn. Fonteius C. f. Ca. 85 BC. Silver denarius (3.10gm). Laureate head of Apollo right, thunderbolt belowneck truncation, ROMA in monogram before, MN•FONTEI• C• F (MN and NT in ligature) behind / Cupidseated on goat right, pilei surmounted by stars above, fil-leted thyrsus in exergue, laurel crown border. RRC353/1a. RCV 271. Tiny banker’s(?) marks on obverse, themost prominent on chin of Apollo. A few light scratchesand inclusion on reverse. Nicely toned. Good very fine

$175Ex Bill Behnen Collection.

124.L. Censorinus, C. Limetanus, P. Crepusius. Ca. 82BC. Silver denarius (3.94 gm). Diademed, veiled, drapedbust of Venus right, wearing long pendant earring andbead necklace, L• CENSORIN behind / Venus in bigaright, holding goad, control numeral LIIII above, C•LIMETA (TA ligatured) below, P• CREPVSI in exergue.RRC 360/1b. RCV 284. An attractive example with partial luster $175

125.L. Marcius Censorinus. Ca.82 BC. Silver denarius (3.95gm). Laureate head of Apollo right / Bald Marsyas walk-ing left, looking upward, raising right hand and shoulder-ing filled wineskin, column surmounted by statue behind,L• CENSOR before. RRC 363/1d. RCV 281. Lightlytoned. Nearly extremely fine $200


126.A. Postumius A. f. S. n. Albinus. Ca. 81 BC. Silverdenarius serratus (3.67 gm). Draped bust of Diana right,wearing pendant earring, bow and capped quiver overshoulder, bucranium above / Togate figure seen frombehind, standing left on rocky elevation, sprinkling bullstanding right, lighted altar between A• POST• A F —S• N• ALBIN (AL ligatured) around. RRC 372/1. RCV296. An attractive example with some luster. Nearlyextremely fine/very fine $200

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127.Silver denarius serratus (3.86 gm). Veiled head ofHispania right, hair disheveled, HISPAN behind / Togatefigure standing left, raising right hand, aquila fixed inground before, fasces bound in four places with attachedsecuris standing on handle behind, A• POST• A• F •S•N ALBIN (AL in ligature) in fields and in exergue. RRC372/2. RCV 297. Toned. Very fine $200


128.C. Poblicius Q. f. Ca. 80 BC. Silver denarius serratus(3.90 gm). Draped bust of Roma right, wearing helmetdecorated with griffin-head and lateral feathers, ROMAbehind, control letter N above / Hercules stranglingNemean lion, club on ground beyond, strung bow andfilled quiver in left field, C• POBLICI• Q• F on right,control letter N in upper left field. RRC 380/1. RCV 308.Areas of light encrustation. Toned. Very fine $150


129.C. Naevius Balbus. Ca. 79 BC. Silver denarius serratus(4.01 gm). Diademed head of Venus right, wearing pendant earring and bead necklace, S• C behind /Victory in triga right, holding reins with both hands, control numeral CXXXXVIII above, C• NAE• BALB(AE and AL in ligature) in exergue. RRC 382/1b. RCV309. A pleasing example of this issue. Beautifully toned and extremely fine $300


130.L. Papius. Ca. 79 BC. Silver denarius serratus (3.88gm). Head of Juno Sospita right, clad in goat’s skin, con-trol symbol head of bull facing behind, fillet border /Griffin leaping right, control symbol labrys below, L PAPIin exergue, fillet border. RRC 384/1. RCV 311. Nicelytoned. Very fine $200

Ex Bill Behnen Collection


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131.Cn. Cornelius Lentulus. Ca. 76 BC. Silver denarius(4.03 gm). Draped bust of Genius Populi Romani right,hair tied with band, scepter behind, G• P• R above /Scepter with crown, globe, rudder, EX• — S• C in outerfields, CN• LEN• Q below. RRC 393/1a. RCV 323. Anexceptional specimen. Iridescent toning. Extremely fine

$400


132.L. Cassius Q. f. Longinus. Ca. 76 BC. Silver denarius(3.94 gm). Head of Liber right, crowned with ivy, thyrsusover shoulder / Head of Libera left, crowned with grapevine, L• CASSI• Q• F behind. RRC 386/1. RCV 317.Scarce. Very fine $250

133.L. Lucretius Trio. Ca. 73 BC. Silver denarius (4.05gm). Radiate head of Sol right / Seven stars enclosingTRIO within crescent with dot above center, [L]LVCRETI below. RRC 390/1. RCV 321. Lightly toned.Very fine $200


134.M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. 67 BC. Silver denarius(3.93 gm). Turreted head of Cybele right, head of lion fac-ing left behind neck, globe under chin, CESTIANVSdownward in left field, fillet border / Curule chair, controlsymbol to left, M PLAETORIVS AED• CVR EX• S Caround, fillet border. RRC 409/2. RCV 350. Struck a lit-tle off center. Nicely toned. Nearly extremely fine $225


135.C. Hosidius C. f. Geta. Ca. 64 BC. Silver denarius serratus (3.90 gm). Draped bust of Diana right, wearingpendant earring, bow and capped quiver over shoulder,GETA behind, III • VIR before / Wild boar right, spearsticking into shoulder, hunting dog attacking, C• HOSIDIC F in exegue. RRC 407/1. RCV 347. A few areas displaying die weakness, otherwise good very fine withluster $250

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136.Silver denarius (3.95 gm). Diademed, draped bust ofDiana right, wearing cruciform earring and broad pendantnecklace, bow and capped quiver over shoulder, GETAbefore, III VIR behind / Wild boar right, spear stickinginto shoulder, hunting dog attacking, C HOSIDI C F inexergue. RRC 407/2. RCV 346. Spots of encrustationabove boar. Lustrous and attractive. Nearly extremely fine $250

137.Silver denarius (3.86 gm). Diademed, draped bust ofDiana right, wearing cruciform earring and pendant neck-lace, bow and capped quiver over shoulder, GETA before,III• VIR behind / Wild boar right, spear sticking intoshoulder, hunting dog attacking, C HOSID[I C F] in exer-gue. RRC 407/2. RCV 346. Another pretty example.Lovely iridescent tone. Nearly extremely fine $250


138.Paullus Lepidus. Ca. 62 BC. Silver denarius (3.79 gm).Veiled, diademed head of Concordia right, PAVLLVSLEPIDV[S] behind and above, CONCORDIA before /Trophy, TER above, L. Aemilius Paullus (Cos. II 168) toright, bound Perseus to left, sons of latter in background.RRC 415/1. RCV 366. Dark tone. Encrustation abovehead of Concordia. Very fine $125


139.L. Scribonius Libo. Ca. 62 BC. Silver denarius (3.93gm). Head of Bonus Eventus right, wearing frontal diadem, BON EVENT before, LIBO behind / Enclosurearound pit decorated with garland of laurel and two lyres,hammer atop base, PVTEAL above top edge, SCRIBONin exergue. RRC 416/1a. RCV 367. Iridescent tone.Nearly extremely fine $250


140.C. Calpurnius Piso L. f. Frugi. Ca. 61 BC. Silverdenarius (3.38 gm). Head of Apollo right, hair tied withband, control symbol behind / Horseman galloping right,holding palm branch, control symbol above, [C] PISO L FFRV below. RRC 408/1b. RCV 348/1-2. RSC 24.Slightly porous surfaces. Nearly extremely fine $175


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141.Silver denarius (3.89 gm). Head of Apollo left, hair tiedwith band, control mark behind / Horseman gallopingright, control numeral IL in second line below, C PISO LF FR thereabove. RRC 408/1b. RCV 348/2. RSC 25c.Struck from slightly worn dies, otherwise nearly extremely fine with some luster $225

142.Silver denarius (3.93 gm). Head of Apollo right, hair tiedwith band, control mark behind / Horseman in conicalhat with curved top galloping right, carrying palm branch,control mark in second line below, C• PISO L• F FRthereabove. RRC 408/1b. RCV 348/1-2. RSC 24a*. Ascarce variety. Nicely toned. Good very fine $250

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Coin Galleries Mail Bid Sale, 14July 1999, lot 207.

143.Silver denarius (3.87 gm). Head of Apollo right, hair tiedwith band, control symbol crown with dangling tiesbehind / Horseman galloping right, wielding whip, controlmark in second line below, C PISO• L• F FRVG thereabove. RRC 408/1b. RCV 348/1-2. RSC 24d. Good very fine $200

144.Silver denarius (3.90 gm). Head of Apollo right, hair tiedwith band, control mark S before four dots arranged insquare / Horseman with palm right, C• PISO L F• FRVGbelow, control mark two dots thereunder. RRC 408/1b.RCV 348/1-2. RSC 24. Encrustation on and above headof Apollo. Lightly toned. Good very fine $150


145.L. Roscius Fabatus. Ca. 59 BC. Silver denarius serra-tus (3.96 gm). Head of Juno Sospita right, clad in goat’sskin, control symbol lizard behind, [L] ROSCI below /Maiden standing right, feeding snake holding itself erectbefore her, control symbol tortoise walking right on ownground line in left field, FABATI in exergue. RRC 412/1.RCV 363. Some striking flatness. Nearly extremely fine $250

Although the control symbol on the reverse is normallyidentified as a tortoise, its features upon close inspectionwould seem to bear more of a resemblance to those ofanother sort of lizard than depicted on the obverse, theprecise type of which cannot be determined by this zoo-logically challenged cataloguer.

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146.Faustus Cornelius Sulla. Ca. 56 BC. Silver denarius(3.79 gm). Diademed bust of Bocchus I of Mauretaniaright, shoulders wrapped in lion’s skin, FEELIX behind /Luna in biga right, halo around and crescent above head,two stars above and one below horses, FAVSTVS replac-ing incipient ground line. RRC 426/2. RCV 384. “S”-shaped banker’s mark before face of Bacchus. Toned.Very fine $200


147.Silver denarius (3.90 gm). Head of Hercules right, wear-ing lion’s skin, S • C behind, no monogram / Four crownsseen from above, globe in center, uppermost crown facingupward, broader and with larger ties, remaining crownsfacing downward, with shorter ties, aplustre on lower left,grain ear on lower right. RRC 426/4b. RCV 385. Scarce.A few scattered marks. Good very fine with some luster

$275

Strictly speaking this is an anonymous specimen, butsince an otherwise identical type has the praenomen ofFaustus in monogram on the obverse, the name of themoneyer responsible for it is not in doubt.

148.Cn. Plancius. 55 BC. Silver denarius (4.02 gm). Head ofMacedonia right, wearing causia, cruciform earring andpendant necklace, C[N PLA]NCIVS before, AED• CVR•S• C behind / Cretan goat standing right, strung bow andcapped quiver tied with fillet behind. RRC 432/1. RCV396. Lovely iridescent tone. Good very fine $250


149.P. Fonteius P. f. Capito. Ca. 54 BC. Silver denarius(3.74 gm). Veiled, diademed head of Concordia right, P• FONTEIVS• CAPITO• III• VIR• CONCORDIA (NTligatured) around / Villa Publica in Campus Martius, T• DIDI• — IMP• — VIL• PVB on three sides. RRC429/2a. RCV 393. Very scarce. A beautiful example ofthis popular type. Lovely tone. Nearly extremely fine

$700Ex Bill Behnen Collection.

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150.Q. Pomponius Musa. Ca. 54 BC. Silver denarius (4.03gm). Laureate head of Apollo right, scroll tied with cordbehind / Clio standing left, holding scroll and garment inright hand and resting left forearm on column, [QP]OMPON[I] on right, MVSA (long vowel V accented) onright. RRC 410/3. RCV 353. Banti 18/1 (this coin).Reverse struck off center. Toned. Good very fine $500


151.C. Coelius Caldus. Ca. 52 BC. Silver denarius (3.91gm). Bare head of C. Coelius Caldus (Cos. 94) right, fore-head lined, ballot (tabella) for use in judicial assembliesmarked L • D behind, C• COEL• CALDVS before, COSunder neck truncation / Head of Sol right, oblong shieldbehind neck, round shield under chin, CALDV•S [sic] •III VIR before face. RRC 437/1a. RCV 403. Scarce.Several banker’s marks on reverse. Very fine $300

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Varesi 28, lot 106.

A die with blundered punctuation is not noted in eitherRRC or BMCRR.

152.P. Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus. Ca. 50 BC. Silver denarius (3.83 gm). Head of Cn. CorneliusLentulus Marcellinus (Cos. 56) right, triskeles behind, MARCELLINVS before / M. Claudius Marcellus (Cos. I 222) carrying trophy fashioned from spolia opima intotetrastyle temple of Jupiter Feretrius, MARCELLVS onright, COS• QVINQ on left. RRC 439/1. RCV 409.Obverse a little off center. Rare. Some areas weaklystruck. Toned. Good very fine $600


153.Mn. Acilius. 49 BC. Silver denarius (4.02 gm). Laureatehead of Salus right, wearing cruciform earring and beadnecklace, SALVTIS downwards behind / Valetudo stand-ing left, holding large snake in both hands and restingleft elbow on column, MN• ACILIVS (MN ligatured)behind, III• VIR• VALETV (TV ligatured) curvingupwards before. RRC 442/1b. RCV 412. Lustrous.Extremely fine $225

154.Silver denarius (4.08 gm). Laureate head of Salus right,wearing cruciform earring and bead necklace, SALVTISupwards behind / Valetudo standing left, resting leftelbow on column and holding snake in both hands, MN•ACILIVS (MN ligatured) downward on right, III• VIR•VALETV (TV ligatured) upward on left. RRC 442/1a.RCV 412. Head of Salus struck weakly. Nice iridescent tone. Nearly extremely fine $225


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155.C. Vibius C. f. C. n. Pansa. 48 BC. Silver denarius(3.94 gm). Mask of bearded Pan right, pie-shaped decora-tion made from berries in hair, PANSA downward behind,trace of pedum thereabove / Jupiter Anxurus seated half-left, holding patera and grounded scepter, [C]VIBIVS• C• F• C• N• in straight line downwards,IOVI[S AXV]R curving upwards. RRC 449/1b. RCV420. The tip of Pan’s beard struck weakly. Beautifully toned. Extremely fine $350


156.D. Iunius Brutus Albinus. 48 BC. Silver denarius(3.85 gm). Head of Pietas right, wearing cruciform ear-ring and bead necklace, hair in bun at back, PIET[AS]behind / Right hands clasped before winged caduceus,ALBINVS• BRVTI• F below. RRC 450/2. RCV 427.Struck a little off center. Good very fine $200


157.L. Plautius Plancus. 47 BC.Silver denarius (3.85 gm). Headof Medusa facing, with heavy eyelids and bags undereyes, lips slightly parted, no coiled snakes at temporo-mandibular joints, L• PLAVTIV below / Victory standingslightly right, leading four horses by reins and holdingpalm branch, PLANCVS below. RRC 453/1e. RCV 429.Obverse struck from worn dies. Extremely fine $300

158.Mn. Cordius Rufus. 46 BC.Silver denarius (3.46 gm).Diademed head of Venus right, wearing earring and beadnecklace, RVFVS• S• — C behind / Cupid on dolphinright, holding reins with both hands, MN• CORDIVS(MN ligatured) below. RRC 463/3. RCV 442. Areas offlatness on obverse. Nicely toned. Good very fine $250


159.L. Valerius Acisculus. 45 BC. Silver denarius (3.84gm). Draped bust of Sol right, ACISCVLVS behind head and curving under neck truncation, double-headedadze or pickaxe (acisculus) adjacent to start of legend /Luna in biga right, crescent above head, cracking whip,L• VALERIVS in exergue. RRC 474/5. RCV 473. Rare.Struck from slightly worn obverse die. Good very fine $300

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160.Petillius Capitolinus. 43 BC.Silver denarius (3.82 gm).Eagle with spread wings stand-ing right on thunderbolt, PETILLIVS above to right,CAPITOLINVS below to left / Hexastyle temple ofJupiter Optimus Maximus, roof and pediment decoratedwith sculpture, three hanging decorations betweencolumns. RRC 487/2a. RCV 486. Toned. Good very fine $250


161.L. Livineius Regulus. 42 BC. Silver denarius (4.00gm). Head of L. Regulus right / Two bestiarii engaginglion and panther, boar in upper left field., L REGVL[VS]in exergue. RRC 494/30. RCV 489. Rare. Toned. Weaklystruck, otherwise good very fine $350


162.P. Clodius M. f. 42 BC. Silver denarius (3.86 gm).Laureate head of Apollo right, lyre behind / Diana stand-ing half-right, with bow and quiver over shoulder, grasp-ing lighted long torch in each hand, P• CLODIVS onright, M• F on left, RRC 494/23. RCV 492. Toned. Good very fine $250


163.ROMAN IMPERATOR IAL:Anonymous. Orichalcum19.4 mm (8.10 gm). SouthernAsia Minor(?), ca. 38 BC.Bare head of Roman commander Gaius Sosius(?) right /Hasta fixed in ground, sella quaestoria with ornate legs,fiscus with three feet, Q with long tail extending horizon-tally below. RPC I 5410. Brown patina, original orichal-cum color at high points. Portrait in high relief. Good fine $300


The portrait on this bronze has been variously identifiedin the literature, but a reasonable case has been made forGaius Sosius, quaestor in 38 BC. The argument rests primarily on the “Q” (weak on the present specimen) thatappears on the reverse. Sosius was governor of Syria in38 BC and figured prominently in Hasmonean dynasticconflict, backing Herod against his rival Antigonas.

164.C. Valerius Flaccus (Procos.92-81 BC). Silver denarius(3.70 gm). Massalia, ca. 82BC. Draped bust of Victory right, wearing pendant earring and necklace, control letter G behind / C• VAL•FLA (VAL in ligature) on left, IMPERAT on right, EX•— S• C across lower fields, aquila between signaexhibiting vexilla marked H (for hastati) and P (forprincipes). RRC 365/1b. RCV 288. Good very fine $250

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165.Q. Antonius Balbus (Pr. ca. 82). Silver denarius serra-tus (3.79 gm). Sardinia. Laureate head of Jupiter right, S• C behind, control mark T• before / Victory in quadri-ga right, holding crown and palm, control letter D below,Q• ANTO• BA[LB] – PR (ANT and AL ligatured) in twolines in exergue. RRC 364/1e. RCV 279. Toned. Goodvery fine $175


166.Julius Caesar (†44 BC). Silver denarius (3.80 gm).Northern Italy and Spain, 49 BC. Elephant with tuskswalking right, snake raising itself before, CAESAR inexergue / Emblems of pontificate: simpulum, sprinkler,securis, apex. RRC 443/1 corr. CRI 9. A remarkableexample of this popular issue. Light iridescent tone. Goodextremely fine $1,500


167.Silver denarius (4.02 gm).Spain, late 46-early 45.Diademed head of Venus right, wearing triple-drop ear-ring and pendant necklace, Cupid at far shoulder /Trophy of Gallic arms, two captives seated at base,dejected female on left, bound male on right looking backand upward, CAESAR in exergue. RRC 468/1. CRI 58.Struck a little off center. Nicely toned. Good veryfine/nearly extremely fine $400


168.Mark Antony (Triumvir r.p.c.43-33 BC). Silver denarius(3.88 gm). Italy, spring-summer42. Bare head right, bearded, lituus behind / M•ANTONIVS• III• VIR• R• P• C around, head ofRhodian sun god right, emanating therefrom seven longand six short rays. RRC 496/2. CRI 127. Rare. Obverse abit weakly struck, otherwise good very fine $500

169.Silver denarius (3.64 gm). Greece, fall 42. M• ANTONIon left, IMP (MP ligatured) on right, bare head right,bearded / III• — VIR• — R• P• C on three sides, distyle temple of Sol in city of Rhodes, containing diskbearing draped bust of radiate sun god facing. RRC496/1. CRI 128. Scarce. Banker’s mark in obverse field.Toned. Very fine $325



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170.Sextus Pompey (Procos. 39-35 BC). Bronze as (20.61gm). Sicily, 43-36. Laureate head of Janus with featuresresembling Pompeius Magnus, MAG[N] (MA ligatured)above / Prow of galley right, PIVS above, [I]MP below.RRC 479/1. RPC 671. CRI 336. Mottled green and red-brown patina. Nearly very fine $150

171.Mark Antony and Octavian (Triumviri r.p.c. 43-33).Military mint with Octavian in Gaul, late 39. Silverquinarius (1.77 gm). Veiled and diademed head ofConcordia right, III• VIR• — R• P C around / Claspedright hand, caduceus with shaft terminating in arrow headbehind, M• ANTON — C• CAESAR around. RRC529/4b. King 81. CRI 304. Once harshly cleaned.Several scratches before and below Concordia onobverse. Partially toned. Good very fine $200


172.Octavian (Triumvir r.p.c. 43-33BC). Silver denarius (3.86 gm).Central or southern Italy, sum-mer 37. [IM]P CAESAR — DIVI• F• III• VIR• ITER R P C, bearded head of Octavian right / COS ITER ET• TER• DESIG, pontifical implements and auguralemblems. RRC 538/1. CRI 312. Nicely toned. Good very fine $600


173.Silver denarius (3.77 gm). Italy, fall 32-summer 31. Barehead of Octavian right / [CAE]SAR on left, DIVI• F vertically on right, Pax standing half-left, holding olivebranch upward and cornucopiae. RSC 69. RIC 252 (S)var. (leg. curving on r.). CRI 399 var. (leg. curvingaround). Octavian’s hair weakly struck, otherwise nearlyextremely fine $350

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG eAuctions, 8 Apr. 2001, lot 62405.

174.Two fourrés. Julius Caesar, 49 BC (2.50 gm). RRC443/1. RCV 1399. Petillius Capitolinus, 43 BC (2.46gm). RRC 487/1. RRC 485. TWO COINS IN LOT. The first with brown patina and very fine; the second with brown and green patina and fine $125


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175.ROMAN EMPIRE: Augustus (27BC-AD 14). Silver denarius (3.96gm). By P. Carisius, Emerita, ca. 25-23. IMP CAESAR— [A]VGVST, bare head right / P CARISI—VS — LEGPRO — PR, Celtiberian helmet facing slightly right, dag-ger to left, bipennis behind. RIC 7a. RSC 406. RCV —.Scarce. Good very fine $500


176.Silver denarius (3.45 gm).Northern Peloponnese, ca. 21.Bare head right, AVGVSTVS downward behind /Hexastyle temple of Zeus at Olympia with round shieldin pediment, [I]OVI — OLY in fields. RIC 472 (S). RSC182. RCV 1614. Banker’s marks below ear and on cheekof Augustus. Dark tone. Very fine/good very fine $400

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG 64, 24 Sept. 2003, lot 961.

177.Silver denarius (3.23 gm). Colonia Patricia(?), ca. 19.CAESAR — AVGVSTVS, bare head left / OB CIVES –SERVATOS in two straight lines above and below oakcrown seen from above, ties extending inward towardfront. RIC 75b (S) var. (CIVIS). RSC 211. RCV —. Very fine $250

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Rauch 67, 26 Feb. 2001, lot 294.

178.Silver denarius (3.95 gm). Colonia Patricia(?), ca. 19.[CAESAR] AVGVSTVS, bare head right / OB – CIVIS –SERVATOS in three lines within oak wreath seen fromabove, ties extending inward toward sides. RIC 77a. RSC208. RCV 1625. Struck on a short flan. Good very fine $400


179.Silver denarius (3.65 gm). Colonia Patricia(?), ca. 19.CAESAR — AVGVSTVS, bare head right / SIGNISRECEPTIS, aquila and signum with legend forming outersquare, S P Q R at corners of inner square around shieldinscribed [CL V]. RIC 86a. RSC 265. RCV 1633. Toned.Nearly very fine $300


180.Silver denarius (3.95 gm). Ca. 19. TVRPILIA[NVS] —III VIR, head of Liber right, crowned with ivy / CAESAR— AVGVSTVS SIGN RECE, Parthian in striped pantskneeling on one knee right, returning signum withattached vexillum inscribed X. RIC 287 (S). RSC 485.RCV —. Upper body of Parthian weakly struck, otherwise good very fine $350



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181.Silver denarius (3.62 gm). Colonia Patricia(?), ca. 18-17/16. Bare head right, no legend / AVGVSTVS,capricorn right, holding globe and rudder, cornucopiaeabove back. RIC 126 (R2). RSC 21. RCV 1592. Very fine $400


182.Silver denarius (3.79 gm). Colonia Patricia(?), ca. 18-17/16. S P Q R CAESARI — AVGVSTO, bare head right/ QVOD — VIAE MVN SVNT, Augustus in quadriga onviaduct adorned with rostra, crowned by Victory in carbehind. RIC 144 (R3). RSC 233. RCV 1631. Very rare.Attractively toned. Good very fine/very fine $750


183.Silver denarius (3.82 gm). By L.Mescinius Rufus, 16. Laureatehead of Augustus right / Mars, cloaked, holding trans-verse spear and sheathed short sword, L MESCIN[I —VS] RVFVS around, pedestal inscribed S P Q R – V PRRE – CAES in three lines. RIC 351 (R). RSC 463a. RCV1616. Rare. Nearly extremely fine $550


184.Silver denarius (3.80 gm). Lugdunum, 11-10 BC.AVGVSTVS — DIVI F, bare head right / Bull buttingright, IMP XII in exergue. RIC 178a (R2) var. (bull l.).RSC 153. RCV —. Lightly toned. Very fine $300


185.Caligula (AD 37-41). Brass sestertius (25.79 gm). Mar.37-Mar. 38 C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TRPOT, laureate head left / ADLOCVT above, COH in exer-gue, emperor standing left on platform, raising righthand, folding-stool (sella castrensis) behind, five helmet-ed soldiers standing right before, shields and parazonia ofthree in front visible, [four aquilae in background]. RIC32 (S) corr. Cf. RCV 1799. Green and brown patina.Rough obverse surfaces. Fine $250


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186.Copper as (11.36 gm). Mar. 37-Mar. 38. C CAESAR AVGGERMANICVS PON M TR POT, bare head left / VESTAabove, S—C in fields, veiled Vesta enthroned left, hold-ing patera and transverse scepter. RIC 38. RCV 1803.Glossy brown patina. Lightly smoothed in fields. Smallcircular depression before face of Vesta. Very fine $200

187.In the name of Agrippa. Copper as (12.09 gm). MAGRIPPA L — F COS III, head of Agrippa left, wearingrostral crown / Neptune standing half-left, arms draped,holding small dolphin and grounded trident, S—C infields. RIC 58. RCV 1812. Glossy brown patina. Very fine $250

188.Claudius (AD 41-54). Copper as (13.60 gm). Ca. Jan.41-Jan. 42. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP,bare head left / LIBERTAS — AVGVSTA around, S—Cin fields, Libertas standing half-right, holding pileus inoutstretched right hand and extending left arm. RIC 97.RCV 1859. Glossy brown patina. Fields smoothed. Good very fine $250

189.Nero (AD 54-68). Caesarea Cappadociae, ca. 58-60.Silver hemidrachm (1.39 gm). NERO CLAVD DIVICLAVD F CAESAR AVG GERMANI, laureate head right/ Victory seated right on globe, holding crown with bothhands. RIC 617 (R2). RPC 3645, RSC 352. RCV 1949.Slightly rough surfaces. Lightly toned $100


190.Silver denarius (3.55 gm). Dec. 60-Dec. 61. NERO CAE-SAR AVG IMP, bare head right / PONTIF MAX TR — PVII COS IIII P P around, EX — S C in fields, Virtusstanding left, resting right foot on armor, holdingsheathed short sword against thigh and grasping spear.RIC 26 (R3). RSC 220. RCV —. Rare. Nearly very fine $400


191.Copper as (11.08 gm). Ca. 66. IMP NERO CAESAR —AVG GERM, laureate head right / Victory alighting left,holding edge of shield inscribed SPQR, S—C in fields.RIC 351 corr. Cf. RCV 1976. Glossy brown patina.Slightly rough surfaces. Very fine $300



192.Vitellius (AD 69). Silver denarius (3.46 gm). Ca. Apr.-July. [A V]ITELLIVS GERMANICVS [IMP], barehead right / CONCOR—DIA P R, veiled Concordiaenthroned left, holding patera and double cornucopiae.RIC 66 (S) var. (single corncucopiae). RSC 21 var. RCV2196 var. Scarce. Very fine $350


Close inspection of denarii with the same reverse depic-tion reveals that the cornucopiae are all of the doublevariety and, so, the references describing them as singlewould seem to be in error.

193.Silver denarius (3.35 gm). Ca. Apr.-July. A VITELLIVSGE[R]MAN IMP TR P, bare head right / IVPPIT—ER —VICTOR, Jupiter, nude to waist, seated left, holdingVictory and grasping scepter. RIC 75 (S) var. (laureate).RSC 44 var. RCV 2197 var. Scarce. Very fine $375

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 60, 22 May 2002, lot 1559.

194.Silver denarius (3.04 gm). July-Dec. A VITELLIVSGERM IMP AVG TR P, laureate head right / PONT —MAXIM, veiled Vesta enthroned right, holding patera andscepter. RIC 107 (S). RSC 72. RCV 2200. Slightly roughreverse surfaces. Very fine $300

195.Vespasian (AD 69-79). Silver denarius (3.59 gm).Ephesus, July-Dec. 69. IMP CAES — VESPAS AVG,laureate head right / LIBERI IMP AVG VESPAS, confronted busts of Titus and Domitian, bare and beard-ed, central dot between mouths, ΘI in monogram below.RIC 1401 (R3). RSC —. RCV —. A superior example ofthis very rare type. Unusually good metal. Lightly toned.Nearly extremely fine $4,000

196.Silver denarius (3.44 gm). Ephesus, July-Dec. 69 or early70. IMP CAES — VESPAS AVG, laureate head right /AVG within oak crown seen from above, ΘI in monogrambetween inward extending ties. RIC 1399. RPC 808.RSC 37. RCV 2266. Scarce. Lightly toned. Very fine $300


197.Silver denarius (3.55 gm). 21 Dec. 69-early 70. IMPCAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right /Judaea seated right on ground beside trophy, restingelbow on thigh and chin on hand, IVDAEA in exergue.RIC 2. RSC 226. RCV 2296. Lightly toned. Very fine $300



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198.Silver denarius (3.07 gm). Jan.-June 70. IMP CAESARVESPA—SIANVS AVG, laureate head right / COS IT—ER — TR POT, Pax seated left, holding olive branch andcaduceus. RIC 29. RSC 94h. RCV 2285. Good very fine

$150


199.Brass sestertius (24.56 gm). AD 71. IMP CAES VESPASAV—G P M TR P P P COS III, laureate head right /SALV[S] — AVGVSTA around, S C in exergue, veiledSalus seated left, holding patera and grounded scepter.RIC 245. RCV —. Brown patina. Very fine $250

200.Brass dupondius (15.83 gm). AD 71. IMP CAES VES-PASIAN AVG COS III, radiate head right, forehead lined,rolls of fat on nape of neck, double chin / Roma in crest-ed helmet seated left on cuirass, holding crown in righthand and resting left on parazonium, shields behind, S—C in fields, ROMA in exergue. RIC 279. Cf. RCV 2351.“Tiber” patina. A few minor flaws in upper left quadrantof reverse. A pleasing specimen. Very fine $250

201.Silver denarius (3.27 gm). AD 72-73. IMP CAES VESPA—VG P M COS IIII, laureate head right / VICTORIAAVGVSTI, Victory advancing right, shouldering palm,crowning standard fixed in ground before. RIC 362. RSC618. Very fine $150


202.Silver denarius (3.34 gm). AD 74. IMP CAESAR VESPAVG, laureate head right / PONTIF — MAXIM, wingedcaduceus. RIC 686 (R). RSC 390. RCV 2306. Scarce.Very fine $150


203.Silver denarius (3.57 gm). Ca. 76. IMP CAESAR VES-PASIANVS AVG, laureate head right / IOVIS — CUS-TOS, nude Jupiter standing facing, holding patera overlow altar and grasping scepter. RIC 849. RSC 222. RCV2295. Very fine $125




204.Bronze as (12.83 gm). Antioch, ca. 75-78. IMP CAES—AR VESPASIAN — AVG, laureate head left / S C withinlaurel crown, loops of ties inside, ends outside. RPC2009. McAlee 362c/1 (this coin). Smoothing scratches infields. Mottled dark and light brown patina. Good veryfine $600

205.Silver denarius (3.40 gm). Ca. 77-78. IMP CAESARVESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right / Two yokedoxen standing left, COS VIII in exergue. RIC 943. RSC133a. RCV 2289. Very fine $125


206.Silver denarius (3.03 gm). Ca. 77-78. CAESAR VES-PASIANVS AVG, laureate head right / ANNONA AVG,Annona enthroned left, holding sack of grain ears on lap.RIC 964. RSC 28. RCV 2280. Good very fine $150


207.Titus as Caesar (AD 69-79). Silver denarius (3.17 gm).Ephesus, ca. 71. IMPERATOR T CAESAR AVGVSTI F,laureate head right / CONCORDIA — AVG, Ceresenthroned left, holding grain ears and poppy in righthand and cornucopiae in left, EPE in exergue. RIC 1440(R). RPC 843. RSC 39. RCV 2428. Very scarce. Struckslightly off center. Very fine $225

Ex A. Lynn Collection; NAC 23, 19 Mar. 2002, lot 2649.

208.Silver denarius (3.28 gm).Ephesus, ca. 71. IMPERATORT CAESAR AVGVSTI F, laure-ate head right / PACI ORB — TERR AVG, turreted anddraped female bust right, EPHE (PHE ligatured) below.RIC 1444. RSC 127. RCV —. Scarce. Obverse struck abit flatly, otherwise nearly extremely fine $400

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Gorny & Mosch 126, 13-14. Oct.2003, lot 2376.

209.Silver denarius (3.22 gm). Ca. 72-73. T CAES IMP VESPPON TR POT, laureate head right / Titus standing right,armed with spear and parazonium, resting left foot onhelmet, captive Judaea seated right under palm treebefore, no legend. RIC 369 (R2). RSC 391a. RCV 2434.Rare. Very fine/good fine $300

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Ponterio 126, 1 July, 2003, lot 939.


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210.Silver denarius (3.30 gm). Antioch, ca. 72-73. T CAES IMP VESP PO—N TR POT, laureate,draped bust right, seen from behind / Titus in triumphalquadriga right, holding branch and eagle-tipped scepter,no legend. RIC 1563. RPC 1935. RSC 395. Cf. RCV2435. Very scarce. Nearly extremely fine/good very fine

$450

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Triton IV, 5-6 December 2000, lot 505.

211.Silver denarius (3.44 gm). AD 73-74. T CAES IMP VESPCENS, laureate head right / PON—T—IF — TRI POT,Titus, togate, seated right on curule chair, resting feet oncushion, holding scepter and branch. RIC 556. RSC 169.RCV 2447. Very fine $150


212.Silver denarius (3.18 gm).Ephesus, 74. IMP T CAESAR— COS III, laureate bust right,annulet before point of bust / CONCORDIA — AVG,veiled Ceres enthroned left, holding grain ears and poppyin right hand and cornucopiae in left, mintmarks: annuletunder throne, star in exergue. RIC 1469 (R2). RSC 39a.RCV —. An attractive example of this rare type. Someminor encrustation in recesses on reverse. Extremely fine

$500

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Gorny and Mosch 126, 13-14Oct. 2003, lot 2352.

213.Brass dupondius (12.17 gm). Antioch, 74. T CAESARIMP PONT, laureate head right / TR POT COS III CENSOR, winged caduceus, crossed cornucopiae before.RIC 761. RPC 1991. McAlee 386. RCV 2472. Mottledgreen and brown patina. Very fine $300

Although all three Flavians struck in this series at leastone hexachalkon-type with ANTIOCHIA on the reverse(RIC 1987-1988, 1997, 2004), the view has become cur-rent that the irregular brass denominations were struck inRome, partly because they almost always exhibit a dieaxis of 6:00. In RPC (p. 284) the view of Grant, that theywere struck in a branch mint at Antioch, is not altogetherruled out, but preference is expressed for the alternative.In RIC (p. 28), despite the admission that all the brassdenominations are “clearly linked…by metrology andstyle,” it is stressed that the irregular dupondii circulatedmainly in the western and central portions of the empire,and inferred that “some, at least” of the smaller brassdenominations were “intended for the East.” McAlee (pp. 160-61) agrees that the orichalcum coinage wasproduced “almost certainly in Rome,” but he includes itin his catalogue since he sees it as struck for circulationin Syria; explaining that all four denominations havedepictions “thematically related to Syria,” he does notexclude the dupondius from the coins minted “for use in Syria.”

214.Silver denarius (3.07 gm). Ca. 76. T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS, laureate head right / IOVIS — CUS-TOS, nude Jupiter standing facing, holding patera overlow altar and grasping scepter. RIC 874. RSC 106. RCV2444. Very fine $150


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215.Silver denarius (3.41 gm). AD 76. T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN, laureate head right / COS — V acrossfields, eagle standing facing on garlanded base, head left,holding wings open and thunderbolt in talons. RIC 861.RSC 59a. RCV 2438. Good very fine $200


216.Silver denarius (2.90 gm). Ca. 77-78. T CAESAR VES-PASIANVS, laureate head of Vespasian right / CE—RES— AVGVST, veiled Ceres standing left, holding grainears and poppy in right hand and grasping long torchwith left. RIC 874 (R). RSC 31. RCV 2437. Scarce.Toned. Good very fine $250


217.Titus as Augustus (AD 79-81). Silver denarius (2.54gm). 24-30 June 79. IMP T CAESAR VESPASIANVSAVG, laureate head right / TR POT VIII — COS VII,bound captive on one knee, facing right, trophy behind.RIC 1 (R). RSC 334a. RCV 2505. Very scarce. Onceaggressively cleaned, now with some light tone.Extremely fine $400


218.Silver denarius (3.21 gm). July-Dec. 79. IMP TITVSCAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head right / TR PVIIII IMP — XIIII COS VII P P, rostral column sur-mounted by statue of nude radiate male figure armed withspear and short sword. RIC 28. RSC 272. RCV 2509.Very fine/nearly extremely fine $300


219.Silver denarius (2.83 gm). July-Dec. 79. IMP TITVSCAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head right / TR PVIIII — IMP XV COS VII P P, Capricorn facing left,globe below. RIC 37 (R). RSC 294. RCV 2510. Lightlytoned. Good very fine $250


220.Silver denarius (3.48 gm). July-Dec. 79. IMP TITVS CAESVESPASIAN AVG P M, laure-ate head left / TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS [VII] P P,bound captive on one knee facing right, trophy behind.RIC 31 (R2). RSC 274b. RCV —. The left-facing head arare variant. Very fine $300



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221.Silver denarius (3.35 gm). July-Dec. 79. IMP TITVSCAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head right / TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P, Venus, seen fromback with thighs draped, standing right, holding crested helmet and transverse spear, and resting left elbow oncolumn. RIC 34. RSC 268. RCV 2507. Very fine $250

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 57, 28 Mar. 2001, lot 1992.

222.Silver denarius (3.54 gm). Jan.-June 80. IMP TITVSCAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head left / TR PIX IMP XV COS VIII P P, bound male (on left) andunbound female (on right) seated back to back at base oftrophy. RIC 105 (R2). RSC 307 var. (woman left). Cf.RCV 2511. Very scarce. Very fine $200


223.Silver denarius (3.42 gm). Jan.-June 80. IMP TITVSCAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head right / TR PIX IMP XV COS VIII P P, filleted tripod, dolphin above.RIC 128. RSC 321. Cf. RCV 2518. Very fine $175


224.Silver denarius (3.46 gm). IMP TITVS CAES VES-PASIAN AVG P M, laureate head right / TR P IX IMPXV — COS VIII P P, filleted tripod, two ravens facingoutward thereon, dolphin over sacred bough thereabove.RIC 131 (R). RSC 323a. RCV —. Scarce. Scratchs infields. Very fine $150


225.Silver denarius (3.44 gm). Jan.-June 80. IMP TITVSCAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head right / TR PIX IMP XV — COS VIII P P, draped processional chairsurmounted by representation of a pediment, symbolizingemperor, decorated with eight curving projections alongraking cornices and palmette at apex. RIC 124. RSC313a. RCV 2515. Very fine $100

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 57, 28 Mar. 2001,lot 1989 (part of).

226.Julia, daughter of Titus(†ca. AD 89). Silver denarius(3.25 gm). IVLIA IMP T AVGF AVGVSTA, draped bust right, hair knotted at back /Veiled Vesta seated left, holding Palladium and trans-verse scepter, VESTA in exergue. RIC 389 (R). RSC 16.RCV 2613. Rare. Several flan flaws. Good very fine $900

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Leu 83, 6-7 May 2002, lot 746;Vecchi 16, 9 Oct. 1999, lot 443.


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227.Domitian as Caesar (AD 69-81). Silver denarius (3.37 gm).Jan. 73-early 75. CAES AVG FDOMIT COS II, laureate head right / Domitian togate onhorse left, raising right hand and holding human-headedscepter in left. RIC 680. RSC 664. RCV 2644. Good veryfine/nearly extremely fine $400

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Lanz 117, 24 Dec. 2003, lot 640.

Whereas the fabric and some design elements appearslightly irregular, no other mint than Rome is recordedfor these types.

228.Silver quinarius (1.58 gm). AD 75-76. CAES AVG FDOMIT COS III, laureate head right / VICTORIA —AVGVSTI, Victory seated left, with crown and palm. RIC791. King 36. RSC 634. Cf. RCV 2646. Toned. Very fine $350


229.Silver denarius (3.32 gm). Asia Minor (Ephesus?), 76.CAES AVG [F DO]MIT COS III, laureate head right,small annulet below forward part of neck truncation /FIDES — IVBI [sic], clasped hands, winged caduceuswith two poppies and two grain ears behind. RIC 1488(R2), w. n. 66. RPC 1461. RSC 117a. Cf. RCV 2632.Rare. Toned. Very fine $300

230.Silver denarius (3.30 gm). AD 79. CAESAR AVG FDOMITIANVS COS VI, laureate head right / PRINCEPS— IVVENTVTIS, Salus standing right, resting left armon column and feeding snake out of patera. RIC 1084.RSC 384. RCV 2642. A few minor flan flaws. Good very fine $200

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 57, 28 Mar. 2001,lot 1988.

231.Silver denarius (2.95 gm). AD 79. CAESAR AVG FDOMITIANVS COS VI, laureate head right / PRINCEPS— IVVENTVTIS, clasped hands, legionary signum onprow behind. RIC 1081. RSC 393. RCV 2643. Light surface roughness. Attractively toned. Very fine $150


232.Silver denarius (3.54 gm). AD 80-81. CAESAR DIVI FDOMITIANVS COS VII, laureate head right / PRIN-CEPS IVVENTVTIS, garlanded altar with depending fil-lets and horns atop, ablaze. RIC 266. RSC 397a. RCV2676. Good very fine $150



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233.Silver denarius (3.50 gm). AD 80-81. CAESAR DIVI FDOMITIANVS COS VII, laureate head right / PRIN-CEPS IVVENTVTIS, draped processional chair bearingcrested Corinthian helmet. RIC 271. RSC 399a. RCV2677. Good very fine $175

234.Domitian as Augustus (AD81-96). Silver denarius (3.50gm). Sept.-Dec. 81. IMP CAESDOMITIANVS AVG PONT, laureate head right / TR PCOS VII — DES VIII P P, Minerva standing left, con-fronting Victory held in right hand and grasping trans-verse scepter, shield at side. RIC 60 (R2). RSC 565. Cf.RCV 2746. Rare. Nearly extremely fine/very fine with anattractive portrait $350


235.Silver denarius (3.41 gm). Sept.-Dec. 81. IMP CAESDOMITIANVS AVG P M, laureate head right / TR PCOS VII — DES VIII P P, Minerva standing left, con-fronting Victory held in right hand and grasping transverse scepter, shield at side. RIC 62. RSC 564.RCV 2746. Nearly extremely fine $200


236.Silver denarius (3.35 gm). Sept.-Dec. 81. IMP CAESDOMITIANVS AVG P M, laureate head right / TR PCOS VII DES VIII P P, draped processional chair bear-ing semicircular symbol of empress composed of threelines, the outermost ornamented with three crescents containing dot within. RIC 67 (R). RSC 573. RCV —.Very fine $150


237.Silver denarius (3.54 gm). Sept.-Dec. 81. IMP CAESDIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M, laureate head right/ P P COS VII DES VIII, draped processional chair bear-ing semicircular symbol of empress composed of threelines, the middle foliate, the outermost ornamented withsix leaf-like projections and central palmette. RIC 14(R2) var., 15 (R2) var. (obv. legend). RSC 371 var. RCV—. Apparently an unpublished variant. Very fine $200



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238.Silver denarius (3.16 gm). AD 82. IMP CAES DOMI-TIANVS AVG P M, laureate head right / TR POT —COS VIII P P, draped processional chair bearing largewinged thunderbolt. RIC 101 (R). RSC 597. RCV 2751.Extremely fine $300


239.Silver tetradrachm (11.13 gm). Asia (Ephesus?), ca. 82.IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG, laureate head right / CA—PIT across fields, RESTIT below, tetrastyle temple ofCapitoline Jupiter containing seated image of Jupiter,grasping scepter, between statues of Juno and Minerva,leaning on scepters, and showing facing bust in tympa-num and four figures along raking cornices and quadrigaat apex. RIC 842 (R) var. (obv. legend). RPC 867 var.RSC 23 var. RCV 2715 var. Rare. Struck on a slightlyshort flan and with some minor flan flaws on obverse.Very fine/nearly very fine $500


In the new edition of RIC II the “cistophoric”tetradrachms of Domitian are actually assigned withoutqualms to the mint of Rome (pp. 257, 329). RPC II hadsuggested production at Rome, in part since “the die axisof the cistophori is always six o’clock, as at Rome andunlike Ephesus under Domitian” (p. 131); the civicbronze issues made at Ephesus for Domitian do show,where recorded, a die axis of 12:00 (RPC 1070-71,1073-77), but many of the alliance coins of Ephesus andSmyrna, struck in bronze by two different proconsuls andtentatively assigned in RPC to Ephesus, show, at leastpartially, a die axis of 6:00 (RPC 1079-80, 1083, 1085,1089-92), and this would seem to indicate that thetetradrachms might have been minted in Ephesus afterall.

240.Silver denarius (3.54 gm). Jan.-Sept. 88. IMP CAESDOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VII, laureate head right /COS — XIIII, Minerva advancing right, with spear andshield. RIC 552 (R2). RSC 66a (obv.), 67 (rev.). RCV —.Rare. Good very fine $300

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Freeman and Sear Mail Bid Sale6, 6 Oct. 2000, lot 478.


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241.Silver denarius (3.40 gm). Jan.-Sept. 88. IMP CAESDOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VII, laureate head right /IMP XIIII COS XIIII CENS P P P, Minerva standing left,grasping spear. RIC 584. RSC 233. RCV 2731. Anattractive example. Extremely fine $250

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Ponterio 117 (18-19 Jan. 2001),lot 429.

242.Silver denarius (3.56 gm). Sept.-Dec. 91. IMP CAESDOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XI, laureate head right /IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P, Minerva standing left,grasping spear. RIC 727. RSC 267. RCV —. Good very fine $150


243.Silver denarius (3.50 gm). Sept.-Dec. 91. IMP CAESDOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XI, laureate head right /IMP XXI CO—S XV CENS P P P, Minerva standingright on capital of rostral column, armed with spear andshield, owl before. RIC 725. RSC 270. RCV —.Lustrous. Extremely fine $175

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Triton IV, 5-6 December 2000, lot 1140 (part of).

244.Silver denarius (3.61 gm). Jan.-Sept. 92. IMP CAESDOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XI, laureate head right /IMP XXI COS XVI CENS P P P, Minerva standing left,grasping spear. RIC 733. RSC 271. RCV —. A pleasingexample. Extremely fine $225

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 9,16 July 2003, lot 581.

245.Silver denarius (3.26 gm). Sept. 92-Sept. 93. IMP CAESDOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XII, laureate head right /IMP XXII COS — XV—I CENS P P P, Minerva standingleft, holding thunderbolt and grasping spear, shield atside. RIC 741. RSC 279. RCV —. Another nice denar-ius. Good extremely fine $275


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246.Silver denarius (3.31 gm). Sept.92-Sept. 93. IMP CAES DOMITAVG GERM P M TR P XII, laureate head right / IMPXXII COS XVI CENS P P P, Minerva advancing right,armed with spear and shield. RIC 739. RSC 280. RCV—. Nicely toned. Good extremely fine $275


247.Silver denarius (3.37 gm). Sept. 93-Sept. 94. IMP CAESDOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIII, laureate head right/ IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P, Minerva standing left,holding thunderbolt and grasping spear, shield at side.RIC 763. RSC 283. RCV —. Nearly extremely fine andattractive $200


248.Silver tetradrachm (10.74 gm). Asia (Ephesus?), ca. 94-95. IMP CAES DOMITIANVS, laureate head right / AVGGERM, bundle of six grain ears. RIC 852. RPC 874.RSC 22a. RCV 2714. A pleasing example. Good very fine $700


249.Silver denarius (3.57 gm). Jan.-Sept. 95. IMP CAESDOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIIII, laureate head right/ IMP XXII CO—S XVII CENS P P P, Minerva standingright on capital of rostral column, armed with spear andshield, owl before. RIC 771. RSC 289. RCV —.Beautifully toned. Nearly extremely fine. A lovely coin! $275

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 53, 15 March 2000, lot 1525.

250.Silver denarius (3.48 gm). Sept. 95-Sept. 96. IMP CAESDOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XV, laureate head right /IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P, Minerva advancingright, armed with spear and shield. RIC 787. RSC 292.RCV —. Nearly extremely fine $175


251.Nerva (AD 96-98). Silver denarius (3.59 gm). Sept.-Dec.96. IMP NERVA CAES AVG — P M TR P COS II P P,laureate head right / SALVS — PVBLICA, Salusenthroned left, holding two grain ears. RIC 9 (S). RSC132. RCV 3035. Dark tone. Minor porosity. Extremely fine $350



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252.Silver denarius (3.14 gm). Jan.-Sept. 97. IMP NERVACAES AVG — P M TR P COS III P P, laureate headright / CONCORDIA — EXERCITVVM, clasped hands,legionary signum on prow behind. RIC 15. RSC 29. Cf.RCV 3021. Nearly extremely fine $250

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Ponterio 117, 18-19 Jan. 2001,lot 448.

253.Silver denarius (3.28 gm). Jan.-Sept. 97. IMP NERVACAES AVG — P M TR P COS III P P, laureate headright / FORTVNA — AVGVST, Fortuna standing left,grasping rudder and holding cornucopiae. RIC 16. RSC66. RCV 3025. Good very fine $175


254.Silver denarius (3.54 gm). Jan.-Sept. 97. IMP NERVA CAESAVG — P M TR P COS III P P,laureate head right / IVSTITIA — AVGVST, Justitia seat-ed right, holding grounded scepter and branch upward.RIC 18. RSC 101. Cf. RCV 3033. With a fine portrait.The reverse struck a bit weakly, otherwise nearlyextremely fine $350

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Gorny & Mosch 126, 13-14 Oct.2003, lot 2384.

255.Silver denarius (3.53 gm). Sept.-Dec. 97. IMP NERVACAES AVG — P M TR P II COS III P P, laureate headright / CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM, clasped hands.RIC 26. RSC 22. Cf. RCV 3020. Toned. Nearly extremely fine $350


256.Silver tetradrachm (10.85 gm). Asia (Ephesus?), 97. IMPNERVA CAES AVG — GERM P M TR POT P P, laure-ate head right / COS — III, six grain ears tied with threeloops below. RIC 121 (R2). RSC 46. Cf. RCV 3016. Theobverse very slightly double struck. Toned. Extremely fine $750


The die axis of this specimen (7:00) is attested for abronze coin minted at Ephesus in the reign of Domitianby the Roman official Maecius(?) Rufus (RPC 1078).

257.Silver drachm (3.20 gm). Lycian League, 97. AYTOKPATNEPOYAC — KAICAP CEBACT around, Λ—Y infields, laureate head right / YΠATOY — TPITOY, wood-en lyre (phorminx), depicted with four strings, laurelbranch to right. Unpublished. Cf. BMC 8 (same obv.except leg. terminates CEBAC, same rev. leg. w. differenttype). An apparently unpublished variant. Reverse slightly porous. Good very fine $200

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 50, 23 June 1999, lot 1106.


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258.Silver denarius (3.62 gm).Jan. 98. IMP NERVA CAESAVG — GERM P M TR P II, laureate head right / IMP IICOS IIII P P, pontifical implements and auguralemblems. RIC 47. RSC 95. RCV 3032. Extremely fine $350


259.Trajan (AD 98-117). Silver denarius (3.40 gm). AD 98-99. IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM, laureatehead right / PONT MAX TR POT COS II, Pax standingleft, holding olive branch and cornucopiae. RIC 17. RSC292. RCV 3152. Extremely fine. With an attractive early portrait $200


260.Silver denarius (3.42 gm). AD 98-99. IMP CAES NERVATRAI—AN AVG GERM, laureate head right / P M TR PCOS II P P, Pax standing left, holding olive branch andcornucopiae. RIC 6. RSC 209. RCV —. Tiny die breakat mouth of Trajan. Extremely fine/nearly extremely fine

$175


261.Silver denarius (3.49 gm). AD 98-99. IMP NERVA CAESTRAIAN AVG GERM P M, laureate head right / TR PCOS II P P, Pax enthroned left, holding olive branch inright hand and balancing scepter in crook of left arm.RIC 30. RSC 592. RCV —. Extremely fine $225


262.Silver denarius (3.37 gm). AD98-99. IMP CAES NERVATRAI—AN AVG GERM, lau-reate head right / P M TR P COS II P P, veiled Vestaseated left, holding patera and torch. RIC 9. RSC 203.RCV 3143. Possessing a fine early portrait. Goodextremely fine $250Ex A. Lynn Collection.

263.Silver denarius (3.28 gm). AD 98-99. IMP CAES NERVATRAIAN AVG GERM, laureate bust right, slight draperyon far shoulder / P M TR P COS II P P, veiled Vesta seat-ed left, holding patera and torch. RIC 9 var. (no drapery).RSC 203 var. RCV 3143 var. Good very fine $125



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264.Silver denarius (3.73 gm). AD 98-99. IMP CAES NERVATRAIAN AVG GERM P M, laureate head right / TR PCOS II P P, Abundantia (or Iustitia) seated left on chairwith cornucopiae as arms, holding scepter. BMCRE 47.RSC 595a. RIC —. RCV —. Good very fine $125


265.Silver tetradrachm (10.65 gm). Asia, 98-99. [IM]P CAESNERVA TRAI—AN AVG GERM [P M], laureate headright / TR POT COS II, legionary eagle between two stan-dards. RIC 719 (R2). RSC 608. RCV 3114. An excep-tional portrait. Nearly extremely fine $800


266.Silver tetradrachm (10.50 gm). Asia, 98-99. IMP CAESNERVA TRAIAN — AVG GERM P M TR P P P, laure-ate head right / [C]OS — II, six ears of grain tied togetherwith three loops below. RIC 715-716 (R2) var. (obv. leg-end). RSC 52a (obv.), 50 (rev.). Cf. RCV 3113. With aremarkable portrait, displaying features of Domitian.Good very fine $550

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG eAuctions, 6 May 2001, lot 62519.

267.Silver tetradrachm (10.17 gm). Asia, 98-99. [IMPNER]VA CAES TRAIAN AVG — GERM P M TR P P PCOS II, laureate head right / [C]OM — ASI, distyle tem-ple inscribed ROMA ET AVG on entablature, Trajanstanding facing within, holding spear, crowned by femaledeity holding cornucopiae. RIC 723 (R3) var. (obv. leg-end, rev. legends). RSC 610-610a var. Cf. RCV 3115. AsGemini II, 11 Jan. 2006, lot 349. Very rare. Obversestruck a bit weakly, otherwise very fine $1,000



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268.Silver drachm (3.24 gm). Lycia, 98-99. AYT KAIC NEPTRAIANOC CEB ΓERM, laureate head right / ΔΗΜ ΕΞ— YΠΑΤ B, two four-stringed lyres (chelyes) seen frombehind, sound-chests touching, with convex backsexhibiting two semicircular indentations at upper end,owl perched right on tops of inner arms above, head facing. BMC 10 (w. pl. ix, 11). SNG Cop. 45. Nearlyextremely fine $150

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Ponterio 110, 7 Nov. 2000, lot 443.

269.Silver drachm (3.38 gm). Lycia, 98-99. AYT KAIC NEPTRAIANOC CEB ΓERM, laureate head right / ΔΗΜ ΕΞ— YΠΑΤ B, two four-stringed lyres (chelyes) seen frombehind, separated by dot between inner arms, with convex backs exhibiting very slight central indentation at upper end, owl perched right on tops of inner armsabove, head facing, straddling distance between instruments. BMC 11. SNG von Aulock 4268. Good very fine $100

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 57, 28 Mar. 2001, lot 1988 (part of).

270.Silver denarius (3.38 gm). AD 100. IMP CAES NERVATRAI—AN AVG GERM, laureate head right / P M —TR P — CO—S III P P, Abundantia (or Iustitia) seatedleft on chair with cornucopiae as arms, holding scepter.RIC 32. RSC 219. RCV 3144. Extremely fine $175


271.Silver denarius (3.40 gm). AD 100. IMP CAES NERVATRA—IAN AVG GERM, laureate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder / P M TR P COS III P P,Abundantia (or Iustitia) seated left on chair with cornu-copiae as arms, holding scepter. RIC 32 var. (no drapery).RSC 219 var. RCV 3144 var. A rare bust variant. Good very fine $150


272.Silver denarius (3.29 gm). AD 100. IMP CAES NERVATRA—IAN AVG GERM, laureate bust right, slight drap-ery on far shoulder / P M TR P COS III P P, Concordiaseated left, holding patera over altar and cornucopiae.RIC 33 var. (no drapery on obv., double cornucopiae onrev.). RSC 227a var. (no drapery). RCV —. A rare variant. Good very fine $150


273.Silver denarius (3.50 gm). AD101-102. IMP CAES NERVATRAIAN AVG GERM, laureatehead right / P M TR P COS IIII P P, nude Herculesstanding facing on pedestal, draped with lion’s skin andholding club downward. RIC 49. RSC 234. RCV —.Extremely fine $200



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274.Silver denarius (3.41 gm). AD 101-102. [I]MP CAESNERVA TRA—IAN AVG GERM, laureate bust right,slight drapery on far shoulder / P M TR P COS IIII P P,Victory standing facing, head left, nude to waist, holdingcrown and palm. RIC 58. RSC 240b. RCV —. Extremely fine $175


275.Silver denarius (3.22 gm). AD101-102. IMP CAES NERVATRA—IAN AVG GERM, laureate head right / P M TR PCOS IIII P P, Victory standing right, with both handshanging second shield on trophy. RIC 65 corr. RSC 246.RCV —. Nearly extremely fine $175


276.Silver denarius (3.41 gm). AD 101-102. IMP CAESNERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM, laureate head right / P MTR P COS IIII P P, Victory standing left before lightedand garlanded altar, holding crown (or patera) and palm.RIC 67. RSC 248a. RCV —. Partially toned. Extremely fine $200


277.Silver denarius (3.27 gm). AD 101-102. IMP CAESNERVA TRA—IAN AVG GERM, laureate bust right,slight drapery on far shoulder / P M T—R P COS IIII PP, Victory standing right on prow terminating in serpent,holding crown and palm. RIC 59. RSC 241a. RCV —.Extremely fine $150


278.Silver denarius (3.42 gm).AD 103-111. IMP TRAIANOAVG GER DAC P M TR P,laureate bust right, far shoulder draped / COS V P PSPQR OPTIMO PRINC, helmeted Roma standing left,confronting Victory held in right hand and graspingspear. RIC 115 var. (draped). RSC 68a. RCV 3120. Dark tone. Extremely fine $200


279.Silver denarius (3.22 gm). AD 103-111. IMP TRAIANOAVG GER DAC P M TR P, laureate bust right, far shoul-der draped / COS V P P SPQR OPTIMO PRINC,Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus upward andleaning on column. RIC 120 (S). RSC 81b. RCV —.Extremely fine $175



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280.Silver denarius (3.51 gm). AD 103-111. IMP TRAIANOAVG GER DAC P M TR P, laureate head right / COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINC, Felicitas standing left, holdingcaduceus upward and leaning on column. RIC 120 var. (l. shoulder dr.). RSC 81g. RCV —. Extremely fine $175


281.Silver denarius (3.56 gm). AD 103-111. IMP TRAIANOAVG GER DAC P M TR P, laureate head right, far shoul-der draped / COS V P P SPQR OPTIMO PRINC,Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus downward andcornucopiae. RIC 121. RSC 81. RCV 3124. Goodextremely fine $200


282.Silver denarius (3.49 gm). AD 103-111. IMP TRAIANOAVG GER DAC P M TR P, laureate head right, slightdrapery on far shoulder / COS V P P SPQR OPTIMOPRINC, Victory standing left, nude to waist, holdingcrown and palm. RIC 128. RSC 74. RCV 3129. Nearly mint state $250


283.Silver denarius (3.48 gm). AD 103-111. IMP TRAIANOAVG GER DAC P M TR P, laureate bust right, far shoul-der draped / COS V P P SPQR OPTIMO PRINC, Victorystanding right, nude to waist, resting left foot on capturedarmament, inscribing DA-CI-CA on shield fixed to treetrunk. RIC 130. RSC 80. RCV 3128. Minor die breakaffecting reverse inscription, otherwise good extremelyfine $225


284.Silver denarius (3.49 gm). AD103-111. IMP TRAIANO AVGGER DAC P M TR P, laureatebust right, far shoulder draped / COS V P P SPQR OPTI-MO PRINC, trophy bearing round and hexagonal shields,at base round shield and two swords to left, oblong shieldand two javelins to right. RIC 147 var. (draped). RSC 98var. (javelins to left). Cf. RCV 3132. Extremely fine $200


285.Silver denarius (3.54 gm). AD103-111. IMP TRAIANO AVGGER DAC P M TR P, laureate bust right, far shoulderdraped / COS V P P SPQR OPTIMO PRINC, trophybearing one round and two oblong shields, at base secondround shield and sword to left, second oblong shield andtwo javelins to right. RIC 147b. RSC 100 var. (twoswords). RCV 3132. Nearly extremely fine/extremely fine



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286.Silver denarius (3.18 gm). AD103-111. IMP TRAIANO AVGGER DAC P M TR P COS V PP, laureate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder /SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Mars stepping left, carryingVictory and trophy. RIC 154. RSC 371. RCV —. Goodextremely fine $225


287.Silver denarius (3.69 gm). AD103-111. IMP TRAIANO AVGGER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate bust right, wearing aegis over far shoulder /SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Mars standing facing, headright, grasping inverted spear and resting arm on shieldborne by captive kneeling on one knee. RIC 159. RSC377. Cf. RCV 3159. Good extremely fine $250

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 57, 28 March 2001, lot1216.

288.Silver denarius (3.52 gm). AD 103-111. IMP TRAIANOAVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate bustright, slight drapery on far shoulder / SPQR OPTIMOPRINCIPI, Mars standing facing, head right, graspinginverted spear and resting hand on shield. RIC 163. RSC378. Cf. RCV 3158. Nearly extremely fine $175


289.Silver denarius (3.14 gm). AD 103-111. IMP TRAIANOAVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate bustright, wearing aegis on far shoulder / SPQR OPTIMOPRINCIPI, Abundantia (or Annona) standing left, holdinggrain ears and cornucopiae, filled modius before, garlanded prow behind. RIC 165. RSC 467b. Cf. RCV3165. Good very fine $150


290.Silver denarius (3.52 gm). AD 103-111. IMP TRAIANOAVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate bustright, wearing aegis on far shoulder / SPQR OPTIMOPRINCIPI, Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae, lighted altar before. RIC 174 var. (l.shoulder dr.). RSC 412b. RCV —. Nearly extremely fine

$175


291.Silver denarius (3.48 gm). AD 103-111. IMP TRAIANOAVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate, draped,cuirassed bust right, near shoulder forward / SPQROPTIMO PRINCIPI, Genius standing left, holding pateraand cornucopiae, garlanded altar before ablaze. RIC 184var. (l. shoulder dr.). RSC 394c. Cf. RCV 3160. Nearlyextremely fine $175



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292.Silver denarius (3.39 gm). AD 103-111. IMP TRAIANOAVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate, draped,cuirassed bust right, near shoulder forward / SPQROPTIMO PRINCIPI, Pax enthroned left, holding branch,Dacian on one knee before. RIC 189 var. (also scepter).RSC 418. Cf. RCV 3162. Good very fine $150


293.Silver denarius (3.37 gm). AD103-111. IMP TRAIANOAVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate bustright, slight drapery on far shoulder / SPQR OPTIMOPRINCIPI, Virtus standing right, resting left foot on helmet, grasping inverted spear and parazonium. RIC204. RSC 402a. RCV —. Attractive portrait. Extremely fine $200


294.Silver denarius (3.74 gm). AD103 111. IMP TRIANO AVGGER DAC P M TR P COS V P P,laureate head right / SPQROPTIMO PRINCIPI, emperor standing facing, graspingspear and parazonium, being crowned by Victory stand-ing left, bearing palm. RIC 212 (S). RSC 514. RCV 3167.Scarce. Extremely fine $200


295.Silver denarius (3.45 gm). AD 103-111. IMP TRAIANOAVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate bustright, wearing aegis on far shoulder / SPQR OPTIMOPRINCIPI, Dacian captive seated right at base of trophy.RIC 220. RSC 537. Cf. RCV 3168-3169. Dark tone.Extremely fine $250


296.Silver quinarius (1.63 gm). AD 103-111. IMP TRAIANOAVG GER DAC P M TR P, laureate, draped, cuirassedbust right, near shoulder forward / COS V P P SPQROPTIMO PRINC, Victory seated left, holding crown and palm. RIC 134 (S) var. (laur. r.). King 11. RSC 72a. Cf. RCV 3174. A superb example of this scarcedenomination. A few areas of light porosity. Extremely fine $550

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Ponterio 112, 27-28 Apr. 2001,lot 420.


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297.Brass sestertius (26.23 gm). AD 103-111. IMP CAESNERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VP P, laureate bust right, far shoulder draped / S P Q ROPTIMO PRINCIPI around, S C in exergue, Salusenthroned left, feeding from patera snake coiled aroundlighted altar. RIC 515. RCV 3199. Lovely green patina.Fields lightly smoothed. Edge knock at 7:00 on reverse.Nearly extremely fine $600

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG eAuctions, 30 July 2001, lot 63646.

298.Silver denarius (3.48 gm). AD 112-114. IMP TRAIANVSAVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, laureate bustright, far shoulder draped / DIVVS PATER — TRAIAN,father of emperor seated left on curule chair, holding pat-era and scepter. RIC 252 (S) var. (draped). RSC 140.RCV 3323. Scarce. Good very fine $250


299.Silver denarius (3.19 gm). AD112-114. IMP TRAIANO AVGGER DAC P M TR P COS VI PP, laureate bust right, far shoulder draped / SPQR OPTI-MO PRINCIPI around, VIA TRAIANA in exergue,Trajanic Way reclining left, head reverted, resting leftarm on rock, holding wheel and branch. RIC 266 (S).RSC 648. RCV 3173. Flan flaw in upper reverse field.Good very fine $250


300.Silver denarius (3.51 gm). AD 112-114. IMP TRAIANOAVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, laureate bustright, far shoulder draped / SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI,Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopi-ae. RIC 272. RSC 404a. RCV —. Good extremely fine


301.Silver denarius (3.61 gm). AD112-114. IMP TRAIANO AVGGER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, laureate bust right, far shoulder draped / SPQR OPTIMOPRINCIPI, Victory standing right, resting left foot on helmet, inscribing DA-CI-CA on shield attached to treetrunk. RIC 287. RSC 451. RCV —. Good extremely fine

$250

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 6,6 Oct. 2000, lot 485.


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302.Silver denarius (3.28 gm). AD112-114. IMP TRAIANO AVGGER DAC P M TR P COS VI PP, laureate bust right, far shoulder draped / SPQR OPTI-MO PRINCIPI, Abundantia (or Annona) standing facing,head left, holding ears of grain outward and cornucopiae,child standing beside, ALIM ITAL in exergue. RIC 243var. (ears of grain at side). RSC 99b. Cf. RCV 3117. Good extremely fine $225


303.Silver denarius (3.37 gm). AD 114-117. IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC, laureate,draped bust right / P M TR P COS V—I P P S P Q Raround, FORT RED in exergue, veiled Fortuna seatedleft, grasping rudder and holding cornucopiae. RIC 318.RSC 154. Cf. RCV 3139. Nearly extremely fine $150


304.Silver denarius (3.50 gm). AD 114-117. IMP CAES NERTRAIAN[O O]PTIMO AVG GER DAC, laureate, drapedbust right / [P M] TR P COS VI P P SPQ[R], ColumnaTraiana surmounted by statue of emperor standing half-left, two eagles at base. RIC 356. RSC 284. RCV 3151.Very fine $150


305.Silver denarius (3.01 gm). AD 116-117. IMP CAES NERTRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC, laureate, drapedbust right / PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P SPQR,Fortuna seated left, grasping rudder with right hand andholding cornucopiae with left, FORT RED in exergue.RIC 315. RSC 150a. RCV —. Partially toned. Extremely fine $200

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Coin Galleries Mail Bid Sale, 8Nov. 2000, lot 367.

306.Silver denarius (3.41 gm). AD 116-117. IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AUG GERM DAC, laureate,draped bust right / PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P PSPQR, draped bust of Sol right. RIC 329 var. (alsocuirassed). RSC 189a. RCV 3140. Scarce. Good very fine


307.Silver denarius (3.47 gm). AD 116-117. IMP CAES NERTRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC, laureate, drapedbust right / PARTHICO P M T—R P COS VI P P SPQR,Mars walking right, carrying spear and shouldering tro-phy. RIC 331. RSC 190. RCV —. Lightly toned.Extremely fine $150

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Freeman & Sear Mini List A, Fall1998, lot 52.


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308.Silver denarius (3.38 gm). AD 116-117. IMP CAES NERTRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC, laureate bust right,drapery on far shoulder, near shoulder drawn back /PARTHICO P M — TR P — COS VI P P SPQR,Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC 332 var. (draped). RSC 191a. Cf. RCV3141. Good very fine $125

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Gorny & Mosch 118, 14-15October 2002, lot 2150.

309.Silver denarius (3.19 gm). AD 116-117. IMP CAES NERTRAIAN OPTIM AVG GER DAC PARTHICO, laureate,draped bust right / P M TR P COS — VI — P P S P QR, Mars walking right, carrying spear and shoulderingtrophy. RIC 340. RSC 271. RCV —. Extremely fine

$175


310.Silver denarius (3.63 gm). AD116-117. [IMP CAES] NERTRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERDAC PARTHICO, laureate, draped bust right / P M TR PC—OS VI P P SPQR, Virtus standing right, resting leftfoot on helmet, grasping inverted spear and holding parazonium. RIC 353. RSC 272. RCV 3148. With a niceportrait. Extremely fine $200


311.Silver denarius (3.58 gm). AD 116-117. IMP CAES NERTRAIAN OPTIM AVG GER DAC PARTHICO, laureate,draped bust right / P M TR P COS — VI P P SPQRaround, PRO—VID across fields, Providentia standingleft, grasping scepter and holding hand over globe. RIC365. RSC 317 var. (also cuirassed). RCV —. Scratches infields. Dark tone. Nearly extremely fine $100


312.Hadrian (AD 117-138). Silver denarius (3.17 gm). AD117. IMP CAES TRA[I]AN HADRIANO AVG DIVITRA, laureate bust right, drapery on far shoulder, bandover near shoulder / PARTH F DIVI NER NEP P M TRP C[OS] around, IVSTITI[A] in exergue, Iustitiaenthroned left, holding patera and grounded scepter.RIC11 var. (no band). RSC 874a. RCV —. Beautifullytoned. Nearly extremely fine $300

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Peus 374, 23 Apr. 2003, lot 705.

313.Brass sestertius (26.04 gm). Ca. 119. IMP CAESARTRAIANVS — HADRIANVS AVG, laureate head right,drapery on far shoulder / PONT M—AX TR P—OT COSIII around, S—C in exergue, helmeted Roma seated lefton cuirass, right foot on helmet, left foot on shield, hold-ing Victory facing left and grounded spear, shieldsbehind. RIC 562b. RCV 3622. Brown patina. An attrac-tive sestertius. Good very fine/very fine $850



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314.Silver denarius (3.47 gm). AD 119-ca. 122. IMP CAE-SAR TRAIAN — HADRIANVS AVG, laureate bustright, far shoulder draped / P M TR P — COS III,Concordia seated left, holding patera. RIC 82. RSC 1149.RCV —. Extremely fine $275


315.Silver denarius (3.37 gm). AD 119-ca. 122. IMP CAE-SAR TRAIAN — HADRIANVS AVG, laureate headright / P M TR — P — COS III, Roma standing left,wearing short tunic of Amazon, confronting Victory heldin right hand and grasping spear. RIC 76. RSC 1108.RCV —. Extremely fine $300


316.Silver denarius (3.42 gm). AD 119-ca. 122. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN — HADRIANVS AVG, laureate bust right, far shoulder draped / P — M TR P — COSIII, Fortuna standing left, grasping rudder and holdingcornucopiae. RIC 85. RSC 1157. Cf. RCV 3521.Lustrous. Extremely fine $300


317.Silver denarius (3.23 gm). AD 119-ca. 122. IMP CAE-SAR TRAIAN H—ADRIANVS AVG, laureate head right/ P M TR P COS III, Victory alighting right, holding trophy before her. RIC 101. RSC 1131. Cf. RCV 3527.Lustrous. Extremely fine $300

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Ponterio 126, 1 July 2003, lot973.

318.Silver denarius (3.44 gm). AD 119-ca. 122. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate, drapedbust right / P M TR P COS — III, Oceanus, nude towaist, reclining left, holding inverted anchor upward withright hand and resting upper left arm on dolphin. RIC 75var. (also cuirassed). RSC 1111. Cf. RCV 3518. Scarce.Very fine $200

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Lanz 109, 27 May 2002, lot 420.

319.Silver denarius (3.41 gm). AD 119-ca. 122. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN — HADRIANVS AVG, laureate bustright, slight drapery on far shoulder / P M TR P COS III,nude Genius standing left, holding patera and grain ears,garlanded altar ablaze before. RIC 90. RSC 1091. Cf.RCV 3522. An exceptional coin with a beautiful, well-detailed portrait and a lovely iridescent tone. Good extremely fine $500

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Leu 86, 5-6 May 2003, lot 832.

320.Silver denarius (3.16 gm). AD119-ca. 122. IMP CAESARTRAIAN H—ADRIANVSAVG, laureate head right / P M TR P — COS III, Speswalking left, holding flower and gathering up garment.RIC 100. RSC 1153a. Cf. RCV 3526. With an attractivewell-sculpted portrait. Extremely fine $375



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321.Silver denarius (3.43 gm). AD 119-ca. 122. IMP CAE-SAR TRAIAN — HADRIANVS AVG, laureate bustright, far shoulder draped / P M TR P COS III around,AET — AVG across fields, Aeternitas standing half-left,holding up heads of sun and moon. RIC 114. RSC 130.RCV —. Nearly extremely fine $250


322.Silver denarius (3.52 gm). AD 119-ca. 122. IMP CAE-SAR TRAIAN HA—DRIANVS AVG, laureate head right/ P M TR P — COS III around, CLEM in exergue,Clementia standing left, sacrificing out of patera over garlanded altar and grasping scepter. RIC 116. RSC212b. Cf. RCV 3463. Lightly toned. Extremely fine

$325Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 50, 23 June 1999, lot1506.

323.Silver denarius (2.74 gm). AD 119-ca. 122. IMP CAE-SAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate bust right,far shoulder draped / P M TR P COS III around, FELAVG in fields, Felicitas standing left, holding caduceusand cornucopiae. RIC 119. RSC 599. RCV —. Toned.Nearly extremely fine $250


324.Silver denarius (3.46 gm). AD 119-ca. 122. IMP CAE-SAR TRAIAN — HADRIANVS AVG, laureate headright / P M TR P — COS III around, CONCORD in exergue, Concordia seated left, holding patera, resting leftforearm on statuette of Spes, cornucopiae under seat. RIC118. RSC 255d var. (l. shoulder dr.). RCV —. Extremely fine $300

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Gorny & Mosch 126, 14 Oct.2003, lot 2431.

325.Silver denarius (3.26 gm). AD 119-ca. 122. IMP CAE-SAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate, draped bust right / P M TR P — COS III around, CONCORD inexergue, Concordia enthroned left, holding patera andresting left arm on statuette of Spes. RIC 118 var. (obv.also cuirassed, rev. w. corncopiae under throne). RSC255b var. (also cuir.). RCV —. Nearly extremely fine


326.Silver denarius (3.53 gm). AD 119-ca. 122. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN — HADRIANVS AVG, laureate head right / P M T—R P — COS III around, FEL P R in exergue, Felicitas seated left, holding caduceus andcornucopiae. RIC 120. RSC 600. Cf. RCV 3486. Lightlytoned. Nearly extremely fine $275




327.Silver denarius (3.21 gm).Possibly Eastern mint, AD 119-ca. 122. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN — HADRIANVS AVG,laureate head right / P M TR P — COS III around, CON-CORD in exergue, Concordia enthroned left, holding patera, resting left arm on statuette of Spes. RIC 118 var (cornucopiae under throne). RSC 255. RCV —. Rare. Well-detailed portrait in high relief. Extremely fine $400


328.Silver quinarius (1.41 gm). AD 119-ca. 122. IMP CAE-SAR TRAIA—N HADRIANVS AVG, laureate, drapedbust right / P M TR P C—OS III, Victory standing facing,head left, holding crown and palm. RIC 105 (S) var. (laur.hd.). King 39. RSC 1128b. Cf. RCV 3556. Rare. Lightly toned. Very fine $350


329.Silver denarius (3.43 gm). Ca. 125-128. HADRIANVSAVGVSTUS, laureate bust right, far shoulder draped /COS — III, Neptune standing left, right foot on prow,holding acrostolium in right hand and grasping scepterwith left. RIC 158. RSC 309. RCV —. Good very fine


330.Silver denarius (3.46 gm). Ca. 125-128. HADRIANVSAVGVSTVS, laureate head right / COS — III, Libertasstanding left, holding cap and rod (or scepter). RIC 175. RSC 374. Cf. RCV 3477. Nearly extremely fine

$275Ex A. Lynn Collection; Rauch 72, 20-21 Sept. 2003, lot 581.

331.Silver denarius (3.05 gm). Ca. 125-128. HADRIANVSAVGVSTVS, laureate bust right, far shoulder draped /C—OS III, ladle, sprinkler, pitcher, wand. RIC 198. RSC454. RCV 3483. Scarce. Lightly toned. Good very fine

$250Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG eAuctions, 11 Feb. 2001, lot 61589 (part of).

332.Silver denarius (3.42 gm). Eastern mint, ca. 125-128.HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, laureate bust right, far shoul-der draped / COS — III, Concordia enthroned left, hold-ing patera and resting forearm on statuette of Spes. RIC172. RSC 328. Cf. RCV 3475. Rare. Good very fine



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333.Silver denarius (3.37 gm). Ca. 128-132. HADRIANVS— AVGVSTUS P P, laureate head right / COS — III,Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae.RIC 339. RSC 382. RCV 3473 corr. Extremely fine

$300


334.Silver denarius (3.37 gm). Ca.128-132. HADRIANVS —AVGVSTVS P P, laureate headright / COS III, eight-rayed star within crescent. RIC 355.RSC 458. Cf. RCV 3484. Scarce. Nearly extremely fine

$275

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Hauck & Aufhäuser 17, 18-19Mar. 2003, lot 303.

335.Silver denarius (3.52 gm). Ca. 128-132. HADRIANVS— AVGVSTVS P P, laureate head right / P M TR P C—OS III, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC 381b (S [hybrid]). RSC 1121b. RCV —. Strack 59 (Eastern mint). Nearly extremely fine

$250

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 63, 21 May 2003, lot 1349.

336.Brass sestertius (29.44 gm). Ca. 128-132. HADRIANVS— AVGVSTVS P P, laureate bust right, slight drapery onfar shoulder / HILAR—I—TAS P R around, COS III inexergue, S—C in fields, Hilaritas standing half-left, hold-ing long grounded palm by frond and cornucopiae, boy toleft, holding palm by branch, girl to right, touching gar-ment. RIC 970. RCV 3602. Glossy brown patina, naturalorichalcum color at high points. Light smoothing marksin fields. Good very fine/very fine $650


337.Silver didrachm (5.22 gm). Pontus: Amisus, 131/2 (Yr.163). AVT KAI TPA AΔPI—ANOC CEB [Π Π VΠ Γ],laureate, draped bust right / AMICOV ΕΛΕV—ΘΕPΑCETOYC around, PΞΓ in exergue, turreted city goddessseated left, resting right hand on rudder set on youthfulhead facing left and holding cornucopiae. BMC 85 (w. pl.iv, 7). SNG von Aulock —. Scarce. Several scratches.Lightly toned. Good fine $150

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 51, 15 Sept. 1999, lot 853 (part of).


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338.Silver drachm (2.29 gm). Pontus: Amisus, 133/4 (Yr.165). AVT KAI TPA AΔPI—ANOC CEB [ΠΠVΠΓ, laureate head right / AMICOV ΕΛΕVΘΕP—AC ETOYCPΞΕ, Demeter standing half-left, holding grain ears downward and grounded long torch. BMC 91 (w. pl. iv,10). SNG von Aulock —. Scarce. Toned. Very fine $100


339.Silver denarius (3.30 gm). Ca. 134-138. HADRIANVS— AVG COS III P P, laureate head right / ANNO—NAAVG, modius containing four grain ears and centralpoppy with leaf to right. RIC 230. RSC 170a. RCV 3461.Good very fine $175


340.Silver denarius (3.34 gm). Ca.134-138. HADRIANVS — AVGCOS III P P, laureate head right / FELICI—TAS AVG,Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and branch. RIC234. RSC 615. RCV —. Nearly extremely fine, with anice portrait $250


341.Silver denarius (3.02 gm). Ca. 134-138. HADRIANVS— AVG COS III P P, bare head right / FELIC—ITAS —AVG, emperor and Felicitas clasping hands. RIC 237.RSC 628. RCV 3488. Toned. Extremely fine $300


342.Silver denarius (3.38 gm). Ca. 134-138. HADRIANVS— AVG COS III P P, bare head right, slight drapery onfar shoulder / FIDES — P—VBLICA, Fides standinghalf-right, holding grain ears downward and platter offruit. RIC 241A var. (not dr.). RSC 716a. Cf. RCV 3492.Lightly toned. Good very fine $175


343.Silver denarius (3.43 gm). Ca. 134-138. HADRIANVS— AVG COS III P P, laureate head right / FO—RTV—NA AVG, Fortuna standing half-left, grasping rudder andholding cornucopiae. RIC 244 n. RSC 765. Cf. RCV3494. Extremely fine $275



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344.Silver denarius (3.44 gm). Ca.134-138. HADRIANVS —AVG COS III P P, bare headright / SALVS — AVG, Salusstanding half-left, feeding from patera snake coiledaround cold altar and holding grounded scepter. RIC 269(S). RSC 1331. RCV —. Possessing a powerful portrait.Extremely fine $300


345.Silver denarius (3.51 gm). Ca. 134-138. HADRIANVS— AVG COS III P P, bare head right, far shoulder draped/ SPE—S — P R, Spes walking left, holding flower andgathering up garment. RIC 274 var. (no drapery). RSC1411 var. RCV 3542 var. Good very fine $150


346.Silver denarius (3.58 gm). Ca. 134-138. HADRIANVS— AVG COS III P P, bare head right, far shoulder draped/ VICTORIA AVG, Victory seated left, holding crown andpalm. RIC 286. RSC 1461a. Cf. RCV 3548. Extremelyfine and attractive $300


347.Silver denarius (3.38 gm). Ca.134-138. HADRIANVS —AVG COS III P P, laureatehead right / VOTA PVBLICA,veiled emperor standing left, sacrificing out of patera overtripod. RIC 290. RSC 1484a. Cf. RCV 3550. Extremely fine $300

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Superior Stamp & Coin, 4-5 Dec.1998, lot 1237.

348.Silver denarius (3.55 gm). Ca. 134-138. HADRIANVS— AVG COS III P P, bare head right, far shoulder draped/ AFRICA, Africa in elephant-skin headdress recliningleft, holding scorpion and cornucopiae, basket of fruitbefore. RIC 299. RSC 141. Cf. RCV 3459. Very fine


349.Silver denarius (3.25 gm). Ca. 134-138. HADRIANVS— AVG COS III P P, draped bust right / ALEXA—N—DRIA, Alexandria standing half-left, holding sistrum and snake in basket. RIC 300. RSC 156. Cf. RCV 3460. Very fine $225



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350.Sabina, wife of Hadrian (AD 128-136). Silver denarius (3.18 gm). [S]ABINA — AVGVSTA, diademed,draped bust right, hair in braid behind neck / VENERIGE—NETRICI, Venus standing half-right, adjusting robeand holding apple. RIC 396. RSC 73. RCV 3924. Lightly toned. Good very fine $175


351.Silver denarius (3.56 gm). SABINA — AVGVSTA,diademed, draped bust right, hair in braid behind neck /VENERI — GENETRICI, diademed Venus standinghalf-left, holding apple and adjusting garment. RIC 396var. (Venus stg. r.). RSC 73a. Cf. RCV 3924. Good very fine $175

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Ponterio 104, 4 Nov. 1999, lot 558.

352.Aelius Caesar (AD 136-138).Silver denarius (3.52 gm). AD137. L AELIVS — CAESAR,bare head right / TR POT — COS II, diademed goddessstanding half-left, holding flower and cornucopiae on rudder. RIC 431 (R). RSC 52a. RCV —. Scarce. Nearly extremely fine $300


353.Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161). AD 139. IMP T AELCAES HAD—R ANTONINVS, bare head right / AVG —PIVS P—M TR P COS II, Pax standing half-left, holdingbranch downward and cornucopiae. RIC 23. RSC 84.RCV 4057. Good very fine $150


354.Silver denarius (3.14 gm). AD 139. ANTONINVS —AVG PIVS P P, bare head right / TR — POT — COS II,Pax standing left, holding branch downward and cornu-copiae. RIC 51. RSC 857a. RCV —. Good veryfine/nearly extremely fine $150


355.Silver denarius (2.93 gm). AD 140-144. ANTONINVSAVG PI—VS P P TR P COS III, laureate head right /CLEMEN—TIA AVG, diademed Clementia standing left,holding patera and grasping scepter. RIC 64. RSC 124.RCV 4061. Extremely fine $175

Ex A. Lynn Collection; NAC 25, 25 June 2003, lot 1998.


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356.Silver denarius (3.36 gm). AD 140-144. [A]NTONINVSAVG PIV—S P P TR P COS III, laureate head right /GENIO — S—ENATVS, togate Genius standing left,holding branch upward and staff. RIC 69. RSC 399. RCV4084. Very fine $75

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Rauch 67, 26 Feb. 2001, lot 457(part of).

357.Silver denarius (3.23 gm). AD140-144. ANTONINVS AVGPI—VS P P TR P COS III, lau-reate head right / PROVIDENTIAE — DEORVM, thun-derbolt with two sets of wings. RIC 80a. RSC 681. RCV4103. Good very fine/nearly extremely fine $200


358.Silver denarius (3.33 gm). AD 140-144. ANTONINVS —AVG PIVS P P, bare head right, slight drapery on farshoulder / TR POT COS III, she-wolf standing right,suckling twins. RIC 94 (S) var. (no drapery). RSC 915b.Cf. RCV 4120. Lightly toned. Good very fine $175

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Superior Stamp & Coin Pre-LongBeach Sale, 31 May-1 June 1999, lot 1107.

359.Brass dupondius (13.87 gm). AD 140-144. ANTONINVSAVG PIVS — P P TR P COS III, radiate head right /GENIVS PO—PVLI ROMANI around, S—C in fields,Genius of the Roman People standing half-right, holdinggrounded scepter and cornucopiae. RIC 661 var. (obv.leg. POP). RCV 4276 var. Deep green patina. Nearlyextremely fine and attractive $500


360.Silver denarius (3.39 gm). Ca.143-144. ANTONINVS AVGPI—VS P P COS III, laureate, draped bust right / IMPER—A—TO—R II, Victory standing half-left, holding crown and palm.RIC 111e. RSC 439a. Cf. RCV 4087. The product

of two nicely engraved dies. Toned. Nearly extremely fine $250


361.Silver denarius (3.32 gm). AD 144. ANTONINVS —AVG PIVS P P, laureate head right / COS — III — DESIIII, Pax standing half-left, holding branch downward andcornucopiae. RIC 117. RSC 187/8. RCV —. Extremelyfine $175



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362.Silver denarius (3.54 gm). Dec. 150-Dec. 151. ANTONINVS AVG — PIVS P P TR P XIIII, laureatehead right / COS — IIII, nude Genius standing left,holding patera and grain ears. RIC 196. RSC 220. RCV 4069. Nearly extremely fine $150

363.Silver denarius (3.27 gm). Dec. 151-Dec. 152. ANTON-INVS AVG — PIVS P P TR P XV, laureate head right /COS IIII, veiled Vesta standing half-left, holding simpu-lum and Palladium. RIC 203. RSC 196. Cf. RCV 4065.Extremely fine $175

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Ponterio 119, 5-6 Apr. 2002, lot 650.

364.Silver denarius (3.31 gm). Dec. 151-Dec. 152. IMPCAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P,laureate head right / TR POT XV — COS IIII around,

TRANQ in exergue, Tranquillitas standing right, grasping rudder and holding grain ears. RIC 218 (S) var.(rudder on globe). RSC 826. Cf. RCV 4108. Extremely fine $150


365.Silver denarius (3.59 gm). Dec. 152-Dec. 153. ANTON-INVS AVG — PIVS P P TR P XVI, laureate head right /C—OS — IIII, veiled Vesta standing half-left, holdingsimpulum and Palladium. RIC 219. RSC 197. RCV4065. Extremely fine $150


366.Silver denarius (3.68 gm). Dec. 154-Dec. 155. ANTON-INVS AVG PI—VS P P TR P XVIIIl, laureate head right,slight drapery on far shoulder / C—OS — IIII, veiledVesta standing half-left, sacrificing from patera over lighted altar and holding Palladium. RIC 238 var. (no drapery). RSC 201 var. RCV —. Good very fine


367.Silver denarius (3.14 gm).Dec. 155-Dec. 156. ANTON-INVS AVG — PIVS P P IMPII, laureate head right / TRPOT XIX — COS IIII, Annona enthroned right, holdingcornucopiae in both hands, modius at feet. RIC 250. RSC985. RCV 4124. Good extremely fine $200


368.Silver denarius (3.55 gm). Dec. 155-Dec. 156. ANTON-INVS AVG — PIVS P P IMP II, laureate head right / TRPO—T XIX — COS IIII, veiled Pax standing left, hold-ing branch downward and cornucopiae. RIC 252. RSC979. RCV —. Nearly extremely fine $150



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369.Silver denarius (3.00 gm). Dec.157-Dec. 158. ANTONINVS —AVG PIVS P P, laureate headright / VOTA SVSCE—PTADEC III around, COS IIII in exergue, veiled emperorstanding half-left, dropping incense over tripod and hold-ing acerra. RIC 283a (S). RSC 1126c corr. RCV —.Extremely fine $175

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Ponterio 108, 1 Aug. 2000,lot 358.

370.Divus Antoninus (†AD 161). Silver denarius (3.42 gm).DIVVS — ANTONINVS, bare head right, drapery on farshoulder visible behind / CONSECRATIO, eagle stand-ing right, head reverted, on garlanded altar. RIC M432.RSC 157. Cf. RCV 5192. Lustrous. Extremely fine $200

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG eAuctions, 11 Feb. 2001, lot61599.

371.Brass sestertius (22.82 gm). DIVVS ANTONINVS, barehead right / CONSECRATIO around, S C in exergue, cre-matorium with four storeys, surmounted by emperor inquadriga facing. RIC 1266. Cf. RCV 5198. Brown patina.Very fine $425


372.Faustina I, wife of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-141).Silver denarius (3.72 gm). Ca. 138-139. [FAV]STINAAVG — ANTONINI AVG P P, draped bust right, haircoiled on top / CONCOR—DIA AVG, Concordiaenthroned left, holding patera and resting forearm on cornucopiae attached to seat. RIC 327 (S). RSC 146.RCV 4667. Extremely fine $150


373.Silver denarius (3.72 gm). Ca. 139-141. FAVSTINA —AVGVSTA, draped bust right, hair coiled on top /IVNONI — REGINAE, veiled Juno standing left, hold-ing patera and grasping scepter, peacock before standingleft, head reverted. RIC 338. RSC 215. RCV 4669. Goodvery fine/nearly extremely fine $125


374.Diva Faustina I (†AD 141). Silver denarius (3.65 gm).Ca. 141-147. DIVA AVG — FAVSTINA, veiled, drapedbust right, hair coiled on top of head / PIET—AS AVG,veiled Pietas standing left, dropping incense on lightedaltar and holding box. RIC 394a var. (obv. dr. only). RSC234a. RCV 4598 var. Toned. Good very fine $100



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375.Silver denarius (3.15 gm). Ca. 147-161. DIVA —FAVSTINA, draped bust right, hair coiled on top of head/ AED DIV FAVSTINAE, hexastyle temple, trellis-workfencing before. RIC 343 (S). RSC 1. RCV 4573. Scarce.Very fine $60


376.Silver denarius (3.10 gm). Ca. 147-161. DIVA —FAVSTINA, draped bust right, hair coiled on top of head/ AETE—R–NITAS, Juno standing half-left, raising righthand and holding scepter. RIC 344. RSC 26. RCV 4574.Good very fine $100

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 60, 22 May 2002, lot1693 (part of).

377.Silver denarius (3.13 gm). Ca.147-161. DIVA FAV—STINA,draped bust right, hair coiledon top of head / AETE—R—N—ITAS, veiledProvidentia standing half-left, scarf billowing behind,holding globe. RIC 351. RSC 32. RCV 4578. Goodextremely fine $225


378.Silver denarius (3.50 gm). Ca. 147-161. DIVA FAV—STINA, draped bust right, hair coiled on top of head /AVGV—STA, veiled Ceres standing left, holding grainears and grasping grounded long torch. RIC 360. RSC78. Good very fine $100


379.Silver denarius (3.46 gm). Ca.147-161. DIVA — FAVSTI-NA, draped bust right, haircoiled on top of head / AVGV—STA, veiled Ceres stand-ing half-left, raising right hand and grasping groundedlong torch. RIC 361 (S) var. (bust l.). RSC 101c. RCV4583. Extremely fine $175


380.Silver denarius (3.04 gm). Ca. 147-161. DIVA —FAVSTINA, draped bust right, hair coiled on top of head/ AVG—VSTA, veiled Ceres standing half-left, draperyon left forearm, grasping grounded long torch in righthand. RIC 362. RSC 104. RCV 4584. Struck on a broadflan. Nearly extremely fine $150



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381.Silver denarius (3.54 gm). Ca. 147-161. DIVA —FAVSTIN[A], draped bust right, hair coiled on top ofhead / AVGV—ST—A, diademed, veiled Juno enthronedleft, holding scepter against left knee, resting right fore-arm on armrest and right foot on cushion. RIC 363. RSC120. RCV 4585. Good extremely fine $200


382.Silver denarius (3.23 gm). Ca. 147-161, DIVA FAV—STINA, draped bust right, hair coiled on top of head /AVGV—STA, veiled Vesta standing half-left, holdingsimpulum and Palladium. RIC 368. RSC 108. RCV4587. Extremely fine $150


383.Silver denarius (3.32 gm). Ca.147-161. DIVA — FAVSTINA,draped bust right, hair coiled on top of head / CE—RES, veiled Ceres seated left, holding two ears of grain downward and grasping flaminggrounded long torch. RIC 379. RSC 141. RCV —. Good extremely fine $200


384.Silver denarius (3.59 gm). Ca. 147-161. DIVA —FAVSTINA, draped bust right, hair coiled on top of head/ IV—NO, veiled Juno standing half-left, holding pateraand grasping scepter. RIC 391. RSC 209. RCV 4597.Small flaw on cheek of Faustina. Extremely fine $150


385.Marcus Aurelius as Caesar (AD 139-161). Silverdenarius (3.32 gm). 1-9 Dec.(?) 147. AVRELIVS —CAESAR AVG PII F, bare head right / TR P—OT —COS II, Spes advancing left, holding flower and gatheringup garment. RIC A437. RSC 600. RCV —. Good veryfine $100


386.Silver denarius (3.39 gm). Dec. 155-Dec. 156. AVRE-LIVS CAES — ANTON AVG PII F, bare head right / TRPOT X — C—OS II, Virtus standing half-left, holdingsheathed short sword by scabbard, scrap dangling, andgrasping spear. RIC A468. RSC 703. RCV —. Nearlyextremely fine $150



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387.Silver denarius (3.89 gm).Dec. 156-Dec. 157. AVRE-LIVS CAES AN—TON AVGPII F, bare head right / TR PO—T XI — COS II, Virtusstanding left, holding sheathed short sword by scabbard,strap dangling, and grasping inverted spear. RIC A473.RSC 721. RCV 4793. Good extremely fine $275

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG eAuctions, 6 May 2001, lot62538.

388.Silver denarius (3.51 gm). Dec. 159-Dec. 160. AVRE-LIVS CAES AVG PII F, bare head right / TR POT XIIII— COS II, Minerva advancing right, brandishing javelinand armed with shield. RIC A483. RSC 762. RCV 4797.From dies of good style. Nearly extremely fine $225


389.Marcus Aurelius as Augustus (AD 161-180). Silverdenarius (3.09 gm). Mar.-Dec. 161. IMP M AVRELANTONINVS AVG, laureate head right, far shoulderdraped / PROV DEOR TR P XV COS III, Providentiastanding half-left, holding globe and cornucopiae. RIC 23var. (no drapery). RSC 508a. RCV —. Toned. Nearlyextremely fine $225


390.Silver denarius (3.08 gm).Dec. 161-Dec. 162. IMP MAVREL ANTONINVS AVG,laureate head right / PROV DEOR TR P XVI COS III,Providentia standing half-left, holding globe and cornu-copiae. RIC 51. RSC 518. Cf. RCV 4925. Nearly mintstate $300

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Rauch 72, 20-21 Sept. 2003, lot620.

391.Silver denarius (3.26 gm). Dec. 162-Dec. 163. IMP MANTONINVS AVG, bare head right / CONCORD AVGTR P XVII around, COS III in exergue, Concordia seatedleft, holding patera and resting left arm on top of chairleg. RIC 64 var. (statue of Spes on cornucopiae). RSC 37.RCV —. Good extremely fine $300


392.Silver denarius (3.53 gm). Dec. 162-Dec. 163. IMP MANTONINVS AVG, bare head right / PROV DEOR TR PXVII COS III, Providentia standing half-left, holdingglobe and cornucopiae. RIC 70. RSC 526. RCV —.Nearly extremely fine $200



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393.Silver denarius (3.18 gm). Dec. 163-Dec. 164. ANTON-INVS AVG ARMENIACVS, bare head right / P M TR PXVIII — IMP II COS III, Mars standing right, holdinginverted spear and grounded shield. RIC 91. RSC 468.RCV 4919. Good extremely fine $275


394.Silver denarius (3.46 gm). Dec. 164-Dec. 165. ANTON-INVS AVG — ARMENIACVS, laureate head right / P MTR P XIX — IMP II COS III, Annona standing left,globe at feet, emptying cornucopiae into modius. RIC125. RSC 474. RCV 4920. Lightly toned. Good very fine

$150Ex A. Lynn Collection; Rauch 72, 20-21 Sept. 2003, lot 624.

395.Silver denarius (3.20 gm). Dec. 166-Dec. 167. MANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, laureate headright / TR P XXI IMP — IIII COS III, Providentia standing half-left, holding rod and grasping scepter, globe beside. RIC 170. RSC 881. RCV —. Good extremely fine $275


396.Silver denarius (3.20 gm). Dec. 170-Dec. 171. IMP MANTONINVS — AVG TR P XXV, laureate head right /VOTA SOL — DECENN around, COS III formingground, veiled emperor sacrificing left from patera overlighted tripod, prostrate bull by altar. RIC 248 (S). RSC1031. RCV 4955. Attractively toned. Good extremely fine $300


397.Brass sestertius (27.75 gm). Dec. 172-Dec. 173. MANTONINVS — AVG TR P XXVII, laureate head right /VICT – GERM – IM•P VI – COS III – S C in five linesinside laurel wreath with central dot and short ties below.RIC 1090 (S). Cf. BMCRE 1455. Cf. RCV 5015. Veryscarce. Overstruck on another sestertius of Aurelius.Glossy brown patina. Traces of undertype on reverse.Good very fine $1,000



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398.Copper as (11.00 gm). Dec. 172-Dec. 173. M ANTONIN-VS — AVG TR P XXVII, laureate head right / SECVRI-TAS PVBLICA — IMP — VI COS III around, S—C infields, Securitas standing half-right, crowning self andholding grounded palm. RIC 1083. RCV 5070. Brownpatina. Good very fine $275

399.Silver denarius (3.37 gm). Fall-Dec. 175. M ANTONIN-VS AVG — GERM SARM, laureate head right /SECVRITAS PV—BLICA TR P XXIX around, IMP VIII– COS III in two lines in exergue, Securitas enthronedleft, grasping [scepter] and resting left forearm on arm ofseat. RIC 325 var. (SECVRIT PVB). RSC 587a var. Cf.RCV 4928. A rare variant. Very fine $100


400.Silver denarius (3.09 gm). Dec. 179-Mar. 180. M AVRELANT—ONINVS AVG, laureate, draped, cuirassed bustright, near shoulder forward / TR P XXXIIII IMP X COSIII P P, Fortuna seated left, grasping rudder and holdingcornucopiae, wheel under seat. RIC 409 var. (notdraped). RSC 972b. RCV —. Reverse struck a bit weakly, otherwise nearly extremely fine $150


401.Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (AD 147-175/176). Silver denarius (3.27 gm). Ca. 147-161.FAVSTINA AVG ANTO — NINI AVG PII FIL, drapedbust right, hair coiled on back of head / CONCOR—DIA,Concordia standing half-right, lifting garment and holdingcornucopiae. RIC 500b corr. RSC 44. RCV 4703.Extremely fine $175


402.Silver denarius (3.05 gm). Ca. 147-161. FAVSTINA AVG— PII AVG FIL, draped bust right, hair coiled on back ofhead / CONCO—RDIA, Concordia seated left, holdingflower, resting forearm on cornucopiae at side of stool,globe underneath. RIC 502a. RSC 54. RCV 4704.Portrait of unusual style. Planchet flaw on neck ofFaustina. Extremely fine $150


403.Silver denarius (3.24 gm). Ca.147-161. FAVSTINAE AVG— PII AVG FIL, diademed, draped bust right, hair coiledon back of head / LAETITIAE — PVBLICAE, diademedLaetitia standing left, holding diadem by ties and grasp-ing scepter. RIC 506c. RSC 155b. Cf. RCV 4705.Attractive portrait style. Extremely fine $175

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Gorny & Mosch 121, 10 Mar.2003, lot 457.


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404.Silver denarius (3.49 gm). Ca.147-161. FAVSTINAE AVGPII AVG FIL, draped bustright, wearing band of pearls, hair coiled on back of head/ PVDI—CITIA, veiled Pudicitia standing left, adjustinggarment above and below. RIC 507b (S) var. (diad.). RSC176b. Cf. RCV 4706. Lightly toned. Nearly extremelyfine/good very fine $150


405.Silver denarius (3.51 gm). Ca. 147-161. FAVSTINAAVGVS—TA AVG PII F, draped bust right, hair coiledon back of head / PVDI—CITIA, veiled Pudicitia stand-ing left, sacrificing over lighted and garlanded altar. RIC508a. RSC 184. RCV 4707. Extremely fine $175


406.Silver denarius (3.42 gm). Ca. 147-161. FAVSTINA —AVGVSTA, draped bust left, hair coiled on back of head /AVGVS—TI — PII FIL, Spes standing half-left, holdingflower bud and gathering up fold of garment. RIC 497 (S)var. (bust right). RSC 24. RCV 4702. Very rare. Slightlyrough obverse surface $225


407.Brass sestertius (24.60 gm). Ca. 161-175/6. FAVSTINA— AVGVSTA, pearl-diademed, draped bust right, haircoiled on back of head / IVNONI — REGINAE, Junostanding half-left, holding patera and grounded scepter,peacock standing left beside, head reverted, S—C infields. RIC 1651. Cf. RCV 5278. Glossy dark brown patina. Very fine $500


408.Diva Faustina II (†AD 175/176). Silver denarius (3.34gm). Ca. 176-180. DIVA FAV—STINA PIA, draped bustright, hair coiled at back of head / CONSE—CRATIO,peacock standing facing, head right, tail feathers spread.RIC 743. RSC 70. RCV —. Good very fine $150

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 55, 13 Sept. 2000, lot1273 (part of).


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409.Lucius Verus (AD 161-169). Brass sestertius (21.89gm). Mar.-Dec. 161. IMP CAES L AVREL — VERVSAVG, bare head right, far shoulder draped / CONCORDAVGVSTOR TR P around, COS II in exergue, S—C infields, Marcus and Verus, togate, shaking hands. RIC1281. Cf. RCV 5367. Glossy brown patina, a littlerubbed at high points. Old scratch at neck of Verus onobverse. Very fine $450


410.Silver denarius (3.23 gm). Dec. 163-Dec. 164. L VERVSAVG — ARMENICACVS, laureate, cuirassed bust right,near shoulder forward / TR P IIII — IMP II COS II, Marsstanding right, leaning on inverted spear and groundedshield. RIC 514. RSC 228. Cf. RCV 5355. Nearlyextremely fine $225


411.Silver denarius (3.34 gm). Aug.-Dec. 165. L VERVSAVG ARM PARTH MAX, laureate head right / TR P VIMP III COS II, bound Parthian, wearing breeches andpeaked cap, seated right, quiver, bow, and arms or armorbefore. RIC 540. RSC 273. RCV 5358. Lightly toned.Good very fine $150

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG eAuctions, 13 Aug. 2001, lot63834.

412.Lucilla, wife of Lucius Verus (ca. AD 165-180).Silver denarius (3.47 gm). AD 169-180. LVCILLAE AVGANTONINI AVG F, draped bust right, hair coiled at backof head / VOTA - PVBLIC-CA in three lines within lau-rel crown seen from above, ties extending outward below.RIC 791 (S). RSC 98. RCV 5494. Toned. Good very fine

$150


413.Commodus as Caesar (AD 166-176). Silver denarius(3.39 gm). June 175-Oct./Nov. 176. COMMODO CAESAVG FIL GERM SARM, draped bust right, near shoulderforward / DE SAR—MATIS, two captives seated on armsbelow trophy, unbound female on left, bound male onright. RIC M609 (S) corr. RSC 93a. RCV —. Rare.Attractive portrait. Good very fine $225

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG eAuctions, 6 May 2001, lot62544.

414.Commodus as Augustus (AD 177-192). Silver denar-ius (3.46 gm). Spring 177. IMP L AVREL COMMO—DVS AVG GERM SARM, laureate head right / TR P IIC—OS P P, Jupiter enthroned left, holding Victory andgrasping scepter. RIC M637. RSC 744. RCV 5697.Partially toned. Good very fine/very fine $125



415.Silver denarius (3.52 gm). Jan.-early Dec. 179. L AVRELCOM—MODVS AVG, laureate head right / TR P IIIIIMP III COS II P P, Victory seated left, holding crownand palm. RIC M666 corr. BMCRE 801 corr. RSC 775corr. RCV 5703 corr. Very fine $100


In the references Victory is always described as holding apatera, but on the present specimen two ties are visible,hanging downward.

416.Silver denarius (3.77 gm). Jan.-early Dec. 192. L AELAVREL CO—MM AVG P FEL, laureate head right / P MTR P XVII — IMP VIII COS VII P P, Fides standingleft, grasping knotty stick and holding cornucopiae, starin right field. RIC 233. RSC 583a. RCV 5684. Nicelytoned. Very fine $100

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Ponterio 104, 4 Nov. 1999,lot 562.

417.Crispina, wife of Commodus (AD 178-182). Silverdenarius (3.24 gm). CRISPINA — AVGVSTA, drapedbust right, hair coiled at back of head / DIS above,GENI—TALI—BVS along sides and base of flamingaltar. RIC 281 (R) corr. (altar not garlanded). RCV 5999.Very scarce. Good very fine $200


418.Silver denarius (2.75 gm). AD 180-182. CRISPINA —AVGVSTA, draped bust right, hair coiled at back of head/ IV—NO, veiled Juno standing left, holding patera andgrasping scepter, peacock standing left before. RIC 283(S). RSC 21. RCV 6001. Attractively toned. Very fine

$125

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG eAuctions, 18 June 2001,lot 63089.

419.

Septimius Severus (AD 193-211). Silver denarius (3.26gm). Emesa, Apr.-Dec. 193. IMP CAE L SEP SE—VPERT AVG COS I, laureate head right / FELICITASTEMPO around, grain ear between two crossed cornu-copiae. Cf. RIC IV, pp. 138-39 (same obv. legend witheight different rev. legends). Scarce. Nearly extremelyfine $200


420.Silver denarius (3.08 gm).Emesa, Apr.-Dec. 193. IMPCAE L SEP SE—V PERTAVG, laureate head right / FORTVNA—E REDVIC•[sic] II, Fortuna seated left, wearing modius, holdinggrain ears or branch downward and holding cornucopiae.Bickford-Smith, RIN 1994-1995, pl. I 14 (this coin). Obv.as RIC 351-363. Possibly unique. Areas of strikingweakness, otherwise very fine $200



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421.Silver denarius (3.63 gm). June-Dec. 193. IMP CAE LSEP — SEV PERT AVG, laureate head right / L—EGXIIII — GEM M V around, TR P COS in exergue, aquilabetween two signa. RIC 14 (S). RSC 272. RCV 6302.Scarce. Very fine $150

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 6,6 Oct. 2000, lot 737 (part of).

422.Silver denarius (3.25 gm). Mid-194. L SEPT SEV PE—RT AVG IMP III, laureate head right / LIBERO —PATRI, Liber standing half-left, holding oenochoe andgrounded thyrsus, panther sitting left before, head revert-ed to lap up falling drops of wine. RIC 32 (S). RSC 301.RCV 6307. Reverse struck a bit flatly, otherwise nearlyextremely fine $125


423.Silver denarius (2.59 gm). Antioch, ca. mid-194. IMPCAE L SEP SEV P—ERT AVG COS II, laureate headright / VIC—TO—RIAE on three sides, Victory standingleft, inscribing AV-G on round shield set on column andholding palm. Hybrid: Obv. of Septimius Severus, RSCType BII; Rev. of Pescennius Niger, RSC 72=RIC 83a-b,84 (all R3). Extremely rare and important. Some strikingweakness, otherwise very fine $500


424.Silver denarius (2.84 gm). Alexandria, Feb. 194-195.IMP CAE L SEP — SEV PERT AVG, laureate head right/ APOLLINI — AV—GVSTO, Apollo standing half-left,holding patera and lyre. RIC 345 (R). RSC 42a. Cf. RCV6264. Rare. Toned. Very fine $150


425.Silver denarius (2.80 gm). Later 194-195. [L] SEPT SEVPERT — AVG IMP IIII, laureate head right / APOLLINI— AVGSTO [sic], Apollo standing left, holding pateraand lyre. RIC 40 (S) var. (AVGVSTO). RSC 42 var. RCV—. Good very fine $100


426.Silver denarius (3.77 gm). Emesa, 194-196. IMP CAE LSEP SEV PERT AVG COS II, laureate head right /BONA — SPES, Spes walking left, carrying flower andholding garment. RIC 364 (S). RSC 58. RCV 6266.Lightly toned. Extremely fine $150



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427.Silver denarius (3.12 gm). Emesa, 194-196. IMP CAE LSEP SEV PERT AVG COS II, laureate head right /SAECVL FELICIT around, three stars above, four starsand dot within crescent. RIC 417 (S). RSC 628a. RCV6361. Nearly extremely fine $200

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Lanz 109, 27 May 2002, 548.

428.Silver denarius (3.25 gm). Emesa, 194-196. IMP CAE LSEP SEV — PERT AVG COS II, laureate head right /VICTO—R — AV—G, Victory walking left, holdingcrown and palm. RIC 425 (S). RSC 697. Cf. RCV 6374.Extremely fine $150


429.Silver denarius (3.62 gm).Laodicea, 196-197. L SEPTSEV PERT — AVG IMP VIII,laureate, cuirassed bust right,with aegis on chest, seen from front / PROVIDEN—TIAAVG, Providentia standing left, holding rod and groundedscepter, globe before. RIC 491b var. (draped). RSC 593var. Cf. RCV 6356. Lightly toned. With an unusual andhandsome portrait. Good very fine $250

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Spink 123, 18 Nov. 1997, lot1141.

430.Silver denarius (3.42 gm). Ca. 199. L SEPT SEV AVGIMP XI — PART M[AX], laureate head right / V—IR—TVS AVG, emperor on horse charging right, brandishingjavelin at foe on ground. RIC 146a (S). RSC 763. RCV6388. Emperor’s head on reverse struck flatly, otherwisegood extremely fine $150


431.Silver denarius (3.35 gm). Ca. 199. L — SEPT SEV AVGIMP XI PART MAX, laureate head right / VIRT —AVGG, Virtus standing left, confronting Victory held inright hand and holding grounded inverted spear andshield. RIC 145a. RSC 762. Cf. RCV 6387. A marvelousdenarius. Subtly toned. Good extremely fine $225

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Triton VI, 14-15 Jan. 2003, lot921.

432.Silver denarius (3.16 gm). AD 200. SEVERVS AVG —PART MAX, laureate head right / P M TR — P VIII —COS II — P P, Victory alighting left, holding untied dia-dem in both hands, shield set on base before. RIC 150.RSC 454. RCV 6333. Lightly toned. Extremely fine $175



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433.Silver denarius (3.68 gm). Laodicea 202. L SEPT SEVAVG IMP XI PART MA—X, laureate head right / COS— II—I P — P, Victory walking left, carrying crown andpalm. RIC 504 (S). RSC 100. RCV 6270 (considering IIIan engraving error for II). Lightly toned. Extremely fine

$150


434.Silver denarius (3.19 gm). Ca. 202-210. SEVERVS —PIVS AVG, laureate head right / RESTITVTOR —URBIS, Roma seated left on shield, holding Palladiumand grounded spear. RIC 288. RSC 606a. RCV 6358.Extremely fine $150


435.Silver denarius (2.50 gm). AD 206. SEVERVS — PIVSAVG, laureate head right / P M TR P XIIII COS III P P,Annona (or Abundantia) standing left, holding grain earsdownward over modius and cornucopiae. RIC 200. RSC476. RCV 6338. Lightly toned. Extremely fine/nearlyextremely fine $125


436.Silver denarius (3.23 gm). AD 208. SEVERVS — PIVSAVG, laureate head right / P M TR P XVI curving above,[P]ROF AVGG in exergue, Severus mounted right, hold-ing spear, helmeted Caracalla standing half-right before,head reverted, holding transverse spear and shield. RIC225A (R). BMCRE 568. RSC 573. RCV 6351. Veryscarce. Lightly toned. Extremely fine $150


Judging by the legend placed in exergue and functioninglike a caption, the figure standing before Severus is not a“soldier” or “foot-soldier,” as in the standard references,but his co-emperor.

437.Silver denarius (3.24 gm). Ca. 209. SEVERVS — PIVSAVG, laureate head right / LIBERALI—TAS AVG VI,Liberalitas standing half-left, holding abacus and cornucopiae. RIC 278a. RSC 298. RCV 6306. Extremelyfine $150


438.Silver denarius (3.45 gm). AD210-211. SEVERVS — PIVSAVG BRIT, laureate head right/ VICTORIAE BRIT, Victory seated left on shields, holding as yet uninscribed shield on knee and palm. RIC335 (S). RSC 731. RCV 6385. An attractive example ofthis scarce and popular type. Toned. Nearly extremely fine $200



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439.Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus (AD 194-217). Silver denarius (2.74 gm). Alexandria, Feb. 194-195. IVLIA DO—MNA AVG, draped bust right, hair inchignon (low bun) in back / PIE—TAS, veiled Pietasenthroned left, holding in outstretched right handPalladium, standing facing. RIC 612A (R2) var. (rev. leg.ending AVG). RSC 146c. RCV 6598. Rare. Nearlyextremely fine $175


440.Silver denarius (3.47 gm). Ca. 194-196. IVLIA DO—MNA AVG, draped bust right, hair in chignon in back /VE—S—TA, veiled Vesta enthroned left, holding in out-stretched right hand Palladium standing facing and trans-verse scepter in left. RIC 538 (S). RSC 221. RCV 6611.Nearly mint state $150


441.Silver denarius (3.11 gm). Emesa, ca. 194-196. IVLIADO—MNA AVG, draped bust right, hair in chignon inback / BONA — SPES, Spes walking left, carrying flowerand lifting garment. RIC 614 (S). RSC 8. RCV 6575.Scarce. Good very fine $175


442.Silver denarius (2.84 gm). Emesa, ca. 194-196. IVLIADO—MNA AVG, draped bust right, hair in chignon inback / SAECVL FELICIT, crescent, seven stars and dotabove. RIC 629 (R). RSC 173. RCV 6605. Very scarce.Obverse softly struck. Good very fine $125


443.Silver denarius (3.03 gm).Laodicea, ca. 196-202. IVLIA— AVGVSTA, draped bustright, hair in chignon in back / HI—LA—RITAS,Hilaritas standing half-left, holding grounded palmbranch and cornucopiae. RIC 639 (S). RSC 72. RCV6586. Areas of minor encrustation. Virtually mint state

$175


444.Silver denarius (3.63 gm).Laodicea, ca. 196-202.IVLIA — AVGVSTA, drapedbust right, hair in chignon inback / PVDI—CITIA, veiled Pudicitia enthroned left,right hand on breast. RIC 644. RSC 168. RCV 6602.Toned. Good extremely fine $175



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445.Silver denarius (3.46 gm). Laodicea, ca. 196-202. IVLIA— AVGVSTA, draped bust right, hair in chignon in back/ SAECVLI — FELICITAS, Isis, wearing polos (peakedheaddress), standing right, resting left foot on prow, hold-ing infant Horus at breast and patera, rudder leaningagainst altar behind. RIC 645 (S). RSC 174. Cf. RCV6606. Extremely fine/good very fine $125


446.Silver denarius (3.22 gm). Laodicea, ca. 196-202. IVLIA— AVGVSTA, draped bust right, hair in chignon in back/ VESTA — SENCTAE [sic], veiled Vesta standing half-left, holding patera and grounded scepter. RIC 648 (S)var. (blundered legend). RSC 246 var. RCV 6614 var.Toned. Good very fine $125


447.Silver denarius (3.17 gm). Ca. 196-211. IVLIA —AVGVSTA, draped bust right, hair in chignon in back /IV—NO, veiled Juno standing left, holding patera andscepter, peacock standing left before. RIC 559. RSC 83a.RCV 6588. Good extremely fine $150

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Superior Stamp & Coin New YorkAuction, 4-5 Dec. 1998, lot 1252.

448.Silver denarius (3.27 gm). Ca. 196-211. IVLIA —AVGVSTA, draped bust right, hair in chignon in back /MATER — DEVM, turreted Cybele enthroned left, holding branch downward and transverse scepter, restingleft forearm on drum, flanked by two lions reclining left.RIC 564 (S). RSC 123. RCV 6593. Nearly extremelyfine/good very fine $125

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG eAuctions, 11 Mar. 2001, lot61928.

449.Silver denarius (3.37 gm). Ca.196-211. IVLIA — AVGVS-TA, draped bust right, hair inchignon in back / PIETAS — AVGG, veiled Pietas stand-ing left, dropping incense over lighted and garlandedaltar and holding acerra (incense box). RIC 572. RSC150. RCV 6600. Extremely fine $150


450.Silver denarius (2.97 gm). Ca. 196-211. IVLIA —AVGVSTA, draped bust right, hair in chignon in back /VENVS VIC—TRIX, Venus standing half-left, nude towaist, leaning left forearm on column, confronting crestedhelmet held in right hand and holding palm branch withleft, round shield propped against shin. RIC 581. RSC215. RCV 6610. Good very fine $75



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451.Silver denarius (3.28 gm). Feb.-Dec. 211. IVLIA PIAFELIX AVG, draped bust right, hair in chignon in back /MAT AVGG MAT SEN M PATR, empress enthroned left,holding branch outward and grounded transverse scepter.RIC 381 (S). RSC 111. RCV 7103. Lightly toned.Extremely fine $150


452.Silver denarius (3.30 gm). Ca. 211-217. IVLIA PIAFELIX AVG, draped bust right, hair in chignon in back /FEL—IC—ITAS, veiled Felicitas standing half-left,holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC 375 (S). RSC 49.RCV —. Lustrous. Mint state $300

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Rauch 72, 20-21 Sept. 2003, lot654.

453.Silver denarius (3.70 gm). Ca. 211-217. IVLIA PIAFELIX AVG, draped bust right, hair in chignon in back /VE—S—TA, veiled Vesta standing half-left, confrontingPalladium held in outstretched right hand and holdinggrounded scepter. RIC 390. RSC 230. RCV 7108. Lightlytoned. Good extremely fine $175


454.Caracalla as Caesar (AD 196-198). Silver denarius(3.79 gm). M AVR ANTON — CAES PONTIF, drapedbust right / MARTI – VLTORI, Mars advancing rightwith spear and trophy. RIC 11 (S). RSC 154. RCV 6675.Nearly extremely fine $175


455.Caracalla as Augustus (AD 198-217). Silver denarius(3.20 gm). AD 198. IMP CAE M AVR AN—T AVG P TRP, laureate and draped bust right / FIDES PV—BLICA,Fides standing half-right, holding grain ears and dish offruit. RIC 24a. RSC 82. RCV 6801. Lightly toned.Extremely fine $150

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Peus 374/375, 23-25 Apr. 2003,lot 841.


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456.Silver denarius (3.02 gm). Laodicea, ca. 198. IMP C MAVR ANTONI—NVS PONT AVG, laureate, draped,cuirassed bust right / IMP—ERII — FELICITAS,Felicitas standing half-right, head left, holding caduceusin right hand and child on left arm. RIC 331 (S). RSC 94.RCV —. Scarce. Nearly extremely fine $175


457.Silver denarius (3.42 gm). Ca. 198-199. IMP CAES MAVR ANTON AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bustright / SECV—RIT ORBIS, Securitas enthroned right byflaming altar, holding transverse scepter. RIC 22b (S).RSC 571. RCV 6885. Toned. Nearly extremely fine $150


458.Silver denarius (3.37 gm). AD 199. IMP CAES M AVR— ANTON AVG, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right /PONTI—FE—X — TR P II, Caracalla in military dressstanding half-left, confronting Victory on globe held inright hand and grasping inverted spear, captive at feet.RIC 27a (S) var. (not cuir.). RSC 406 var. Cf. RCV 6873.Nicely toned. Good extremely fine $200

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Triton VI, 14-15. Jan. 2003, lot991.

459.Silver denarius (3.38 gm). Laodicea, 199. IMP CAE MAVR ANT AVG P TR P II, laureate, draped, cuirassedbust right / FELICI—TAS AVGG, Felicitas standing half-left, holding grounded long caduceus and cornucopi-ae. RIC 339 (S). RSC 62a. RCV 6798. Nearly extremelyfine $125


460.Silver denarius (3.30 gm). Ca. 199-200. ANTONINVS —AVGVSTVS, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right /FELICITAS — AVGG, Felicitas standing half-left, hold-ing long caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC 35 (S) var. (notcuir.). RSC 61a var. Cf. RCV 6798. Nicely toned.Extremely fine $150


461.Silver denarius (3.76 gm). AD200. ANTONINVS —AVGVSTVS, laureate, draped,cuirassed bust right / PONTIF— TR P III, Sol standing half-left, holding globe andgrounded spear inverted. RIC 30. RSC 413. RCV 6857.Attractive light toning. Extremely fine $175



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462.Silver denarius (3.54 gm).Laodicea, ca. 200-201.ANTONINVS — AVGVSTVS,laureate, draped, cuirassedbust right / VIRT — AVGG, Virtus standing half-left,holding Victory on globe and inverted grounded spearwith smaller knob below spearhead and larger at end ofshaft. RIC 354 (S). RSC 664a. RCV 6902. Lightly toned.Good extremely fine $175


463.Silver denarius (3.19 gm). Laodicea, ca. 200-201.ANTONINVS — AVGVSTVS, laureate, draped,cuirassed bust right / SEVER—I PII — AVG FIL,Caracalla in military dress standing half-left, holdingVictory on globe and inverted spear, captive seated left atfeet. RIC —, cf. 45 (Rome). Cf. RSC 590. Cf. RCV 6888.Good very fine $125


464.Silver denarius (3.48 gm). AD 201. ANTONINVS —PIVS AVG, laureate, draped bust right / PART MAXPONT TR P IIII, unbound female and bound male cap-tive seated at foot of trophy. RIC 54b. RSC 175. RCV6853. Good extremely fine $150


465.Silver denarius (3.66 gm).Laodicea, 201. ANTONINVS —AVGVSTVS, laureate, draped,cuirassed bust right / P MAX TR — P IIII COS, veiledCaracalla standing half-left, sacrificing out of patera overlighted tripod and holding scroll. RIC 344 (S). RSC 183.Cf. RCV 6851. Good extremely fine $175

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Lanz 112, 25-26 Nov. 2002, lot647

466.Silver denarius (3.53 gm). Ca. 201-206. ANTONINVS —PIVS AVG, laureate, draped bust right / INDVLGENTIAAVGG around, IN CARTH in exergue, Dea Caelestiswith thunderbolt and scepter on lion right, water gushingfrom rock below. RIC 130a. RSC 97. RCV 6806. Nearlyextremely fine $125

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Triton IV, 5-6 Dec. 2000, lot 1060(part of).

467.Silver denarius (3.13 gm). Ca. 201-206. ANTONINVS —PIVS AVG, laureate head right / INDVLGENTIA AVGGaround, IN CARTH in exergue, Dea Caelestis with thun-derbolt and scepter on lion right, water gushing from rockbelow. RIC 130a var. (also dr. or dr. and cuir.). RSC 97var. Cf. RCV 6791. A rare variant. Toned. Very fine

$150



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468.Silver denarius (3.39 gm). Ca. 201-206. ANTONINVS —PIVS AVG, laureate, draped bust right / AD—VENTVSabove, AVGVSTOR below, galley under oar left, vexillumat prow, three figures seated in stern. RIC 121 (S). RSC8. RCV 6791. Nicely toned. Good very fine $175

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Mazinni Collection (no. 8).

469.Silver denarius (3.66 gm). AD 205. ANTONINVS —PIVS AVG, laureate, draped bust right / PONTIF TR P— VIII COS II, Mars standing half-left, resting hand onshield and holding inverted spear. RIC 81. RSC 421.RCV 6859. Spot of encrustation near obverse edge at3:00. Good extremely fine $175


470.Silver denarius (3.30 gm). AD 209. ANTONINVS —PIVS AVG, laureate head right / PONTIF TR P — XIICOS III, Concordia seated left, holding patera and doublecornucopiae. RIC 111. RSC 465. RCV 6868. Extremelyfine $150


471.Silver denarius (3.16 gm). AD 210. ANTONINVS —PIVS AVG BRIT, laureate head right / PONTIF TR P —XIII COS III, Concordia enthroned left, holding pateraand double cornucopiae. RIC 116b. RSC 483. RCV6871. Good extremely fine $175


472.Silver denarius (2.86 gm). Ca. 210-213. ANTONINVSPIVS — AVG BRIT, laureate head right / LIBERALITASAVG VI, Liberalitas standing half-left, holding abacusand cornucopiae, globe at feet. RIC 217. RSC 129a. Cf.RCV 6815. Toned. Nearly extremely fine $125


473.Silver denarius (3.12 gm). Ca.210-213. ANTONINVS PIVS —AVG BRIT, laureate head right /MONET—A AVG, Moneta standing half-left, holdingscales and cornucopiae. RIC 224. RSC 165. Cf. RCV6821. Attractive light tone. Good extremely fine $175



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474.Silver denarius (3.47 gm). Ca. 210-213. ANTONINVS —PIVS AVG BRIT, laureate head right / PROFEC—TIO— AVG, Caracalla standing half-right, holding transversespear, standard-bearer (signifer) behind. RIC 226 (S).RSC 509. RCV 6877. Scarce. Extremely fine $150

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Rauch 72, 20-21 Sept. 2003, lot 673.

475.Silver denarius (3.31 gm). Ca. 210-213. ANTONINVSPIVS — AVG BRIT, laureate head right / VICTORIAE— BRIT, Victory advancing right, carrying trophy in bothhands. RIC 231A (S). RSC 629. RCV 6900. Lightlytoned. Extremely fine $175


476.Silver denarius (2.85 gm). Ca. 210-213. ANTONINVSPIVS — AVG BRIT, laureate head right / VICTOR—IAE— BRIT, Victory advancing left, holding crown and palm,arrow in exergue. RIC 231 (S) var. (no arrow). RSC 632var. RCV 6901. Nearly extremely fine $150

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Lanz 112, 25-26 Nov. 2002, lot 657.

477.Silver denarius (3.08 gm). Ca. 210-213. ANTONINVS —PIVS AVG BRIT, laureate head right / LIBERALITASAVG VIII, Liberalitas standing half-left, holding abacusand cornucopiae. RIC 219. RSC 134. RCV —. Lightlytoned. Good extremely fine $175


478.Silver denarius (3.36 gm). Ca. 210-213. ANTONINVSPIVS — AVG BRIT, laureate head right / PROVIDENTI-AE DEORVM, Providentia standing half-left, holdingwand and grounded scepter, globe beside. RIC 227. RSC529. RCV 6879. Good extremely fine $150


479.Silver denarius (3.13 gm). AD 211. ANTONINVS PIVSAVG BRIT, laureate head right / FORT RED P M TR PXIIII COS III P P, Fortuna standing half-left, holding cornucopiae and leaning on reversed rudder, wheelbefore. RIC 189 corr. RSC 84. RCV 6802. Some flatnesson reverse, otherwise extremely fine $125

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG eAuctions, 25 Feb. 2001, lot 61739.



480.Silver denarius (2.93 gm). AD 212. ANTONINVS PIVS— AVG BRIT, laureate head right / P M TR P XV COSIII P P, Salus enthroned left, holding patera and cornucopiae, snake coiled around altar before. RIC 196.RSC 206. RCV 6826. Dark iridescent tone. Extremelyfine $150


481.Silver antoninianus (5.43 gm). Ca. 213-217. ANTONIN-VS PIVS AVG GERM, radiate, draped, cuirassed bustright / VENVS VICTRIX, Venus standing half-left, hold-ing helmet and transverse scepter and leaning on shieldset on captive seated to right, captive seated to left. RIC312c (S). RSC 612b. RCV 6785. Speck of encrustationbefore head of Venus. Extremely fine $225


482.Silver denarius (3.04 gm). Ca. 213-217. ANTONINVSPIVS AVG GERM, laureate head right / VENVS VIC-TRIX, Venus standing half-left, holding Victory andscepter and leaning on shield set on helmet. RIC 311b.RSC 606. RCV 6890. Nearly extremely fine $125


483.Silver denarius (3.05 gm). Ca. 213-217. ANTONINVSPIVS AVG GERM, laureate head right / VENVS V—ICTRIX, Venus standing half-left, holding helmet andscepter and leaning on shield set on captive seated toright, captive seated to left. RIC 312d (S). RSC 613 corr.RCV 6891. Good extremely fine $175


484.Silver denarius (3.39 gm). AD213. ANTONINVS PIVS —AVG BRIT, laureate head right /P M TR P XVI COS IIII P P,Libertas standing left, holding pileus and groundedscepter. RIC 209a. RSC 224. RCV 6830. Toned. Goodextremely fine $175


485.Silver denarius (3.25 gm). AD 214. ANTONINVS PIVSAVG GERM, laureate head right / P M TR P XVII —COS IIII P P, nude Hercules standing half-left, holdingbranch and club upward, lion’s skin draped over arm.RIC 239. RSC 244. RCV —. Attractively toned.Extremely fine $150



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486.Silver denarius (3.55 gm). AD 214. ANTONINVS PIVSAVG GERM, laureate head right / P M TR P XVII COSIIII P P, Genius of the senate standing half-left, holdingbranch upward and baton downward. RIC 246. RSC 247.RCV 6833. Lightly toned. Extremely fine $150


487.Silver denarius (3.75 gm). AD214. ANTONINVS PIVS AVGGERM, laureate head right / PM TR P XVII COS IIII P P, Apollo, bare to waist, seatedleft, holding branch upward and resting arm on lyre seton tripod, right foot elevated. RIC 238A (S) var. (no foot-stool). RSC 242 var. Cf. RCV 6831. With a powerful portrait. Good extremely fine $175


488.Silver antoninianus (5.22 gm). AD 215. ANTONINVSPIVS AVG GERM, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right /P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P, Serapis standing half-right, head left, wearing polos, raising right hand andholding scepter. RIC 263e (S). RSC 295b. Cf. RCV 6772.Toned. Extremely fine $200

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Coin Galleries Mail Bid Sale, 16Feb. 2000, lot 299.

489.Silver antoninianus (5.75 gm). AD 215. ANTONINVSPIVS AVG GERM, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right,seen from front / P M TR P XVIII — COS IIII P P,Jupiter seated left, confronting Victory held in right handand holding grounded scepter, eagle at feet. RIC 260b(S). RSC 277 corr. RCV —. Good extremely fine $200


490.Silver antoninianus (5.30 gm). AD 215. ANTONINVSPIVS AVG GERM, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right /P M TR P XVIII — COS IIII P P, Jupiter seated left,confronting Victory held in right hand and holdinggrounded scepter, eagle at feet. RIC 260b (S). RSC 277a.RCV —. With an attractive portrait in high relief. Nicelytoned. Extremely fine $250

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Triton VI, 14-15 Jan. 2003, lot 1021.

491.Silver antoninianus (5.24 gm). AD 215. ANTONINVSPIVS AVG GERM, radiate, draped bust right / P M TR PXVIII COS IIII P P, Sol stepping left into quadriga, hold-ing whip. RIC 265c. RSC 289c. Cf. RCV 6773. Scarce.Nearly extremely fine $250



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492.Silver antoninianus (5.30 gm). AD 215. ANTONINVSPIVS AVG GERM, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right,seen from front / P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P, radiatelion walking left, carrying thunderbolt in mouth. RIC273d (S). RSC 322. RCV 6774. Scarce. Good very fine


493.Silver denarius (3.32 gm). AD 215. ANTONINVS PIVSAVG GERM, laureate head right / P M TR P XVIII COSIIII P P, Pax standing half-left, holding branch upwardand grounded scepter. RIC 268. RSC 314. RCV 6841.Extremely fine/good very fine $125


494.Silver denarius (3.40 gm). AD 215. ANTONINVS PIVSAVG GERM, laureate head right / P M TR P XVIII —COS IIII P P, helmeted Fides Militum standing half-left,holding two grounded signa. RIC 266. RSC 315. RCV6840. Good extremely fine $150


495.Silver denarius (3.10 gm). AD 215. ANTONINVS PIVSAVG GERM, laureate head right / P M TR P XVIII COSIIII P P, Aesculapius, chest bare, standing facing, headleft, holding serpent-entwined staff against ground, globebeside. RIC 251. RSC 302. RCV 6834. Beautiful irides-cent tone. Extremely fine $175


496.Silver denarius (3.29 gm). AD 215. ANTONINVS PIVSAVG GERM, laureate head right / P M TR P XVIII COSIIII P P, Jupiter standing right, left arm draped, holdingthunderbolt and grounded scepter. RIC 258c (S). RSC279b. RCV 6836. Good extremely fine $175

497.Silver antoninianus (5.14 gm). AD 216. ANTONINVSPIVS AVG GERM, radiate, draped bust right / P M TR PXVIIII COS IIII P P, Serapis standing half-right, headleft, wearing polos, rasing right hand and holding scepter.RIC 280d (S). RSC 349b. RCV —. Lightly toned with anattractive portrait. Extremely fine $200

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Rauch 67, 26 Feb. 2001, lot 589(part of).



498.Silver antoninianus (5.74 gm). AD 216. ANTONINVSPIVS AVG GERM, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right /P M TR P XVIIII COS IIII P P, Serapis standing half-right, head left, wearing polos, raising right hand andholding scepter. RIC 280e (S). RSC 349a. RCV —.Lightly toned. Good very fine $175


499.Silver denarius (3.10 gm). AD216. ANTONINVS PIVS AVGGERM, laureate head right / PM TR P XVIIII — COS IIII PP, Jupiter standing half-right, head left, holding thunder-bolt and grounded scepter. RIC 275a. RSC 337. RCV —.With a nice portrait. Good extremely fine $200


500.Silver denarius (2.84 gm). AD 217. ANTONINVS PIVSAVG GERM, laureate head right / P M TR P XX COSIIII P P, Sol stepping left into quadriga, raising right handand taking reins in left. RIC 294c (S). RSC 391a corr.RCV —. Very scarce. Toned. Nearly extremely fine/goodvery fine $250

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Triton VI, 14-15 Jan. 2003, lot 1028; Lanz 102, 28 May 2001, lot 734.

501.Bronze 17.8 mm (3.61 gm). Thrace: Serdica. AVT K MAV CEV ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟC, laureate head right / CEP—ΔΩΝ, Harpocrates standing half-left, raising right handand holding cornucopiae. Varbanov 2093. Green-brownpatina. Slightly rough surfaces. Nearly extremely fine


502.Bronze 28 mm (11.30 gm). Moesia Inferior: Nicopolis. AVK M ΑYPΗΛ — ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟC, laureate, draped,cuirassed bust right / ΥΠΑ ΑΥΡ ΓΑΛΛΟΥ — ΝΙΚΟ —ΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ ΠPΟC ICTP, Nike standing left, resting armon column, holding crown and palm. AMNG 1544.Varbanov 3072-3073 varr. (obv. legg.). Deep green patina.Small flaw before face of Caracalla, otherwise extremelyfine $300


503.Plautilla, wife of Caracalla (AD 202-205). Silverdenarius (3.42 gm). Laodicea, 202. PLAVTILLAEAVGVSTAE, draped bust right, hair in chignon in back /HIL—A—RITAS, Hilaritas standing half-left, holdinggrounded palm branch and cornucopiae. RIC 371 (S).RSC 14. RCV 7061. Lightly toned. Struck a little weaklyon reverse, otherwise good very fine $200



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504.Silver denarius (3.38 gm). PLAVTILLAE — AVGVSTAE,draped bust right, hair in bun at back / CONCORDIA —AVGG, Concordia standing left, holding patera andscepter. RIC 359 (S). RSC 2. Cf. RCV 7065. Struck a little weakly on reverse, otherwise good very fine $175


505.Silver denarius (3.27 gm). PLAVTILLA — AVGVSTA,draped bust right, hair in bun at back / CONCORDIA —AVGG, Concordia standing half-left, holding patera andgrounded scepter. RIC 363a (S). RSC 1. RCV 7065.Nearly extremely fine $200


506.Geta as Caesar (AD 198-209). Silver denarius (3.45gm). Ca. 198-199. L SEPTIMIVS — GETA CAES,draped bust right / FELICITA—S TEMPOR, Felicitasstanding half-left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae.RIC 2. RSC 44. RCV 7174. Lightly toned. Extremely fine

$150


507.Silver denarius (3.51 gm). Laodicea, ca. 198-199. L SEP-TIMIVS GETA CAES, draped, cuirassed bust right /FELICITAS — TE—MPOR, Felicitas holding groundedcaduceus, shaking hands with Geta, holding cornucopiae.RIC 94 (S) w. n. RSC 49a. Cf. RCV 7174. Scarce.Extremely fine $175

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Rauch, 20-21 Sept. 2003, lot 657.

508.Silver denarius (3.44 gm). Laodicea, ca. 198-199. L SEP-TIMIVS — GETA CAES, draped, cuirassed bust right,seen from front / FELICITA—S — TEMPOR, Felicitasstanding half-left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae.RIC 95 (S) var. (dr. only). RSC 44a var. (seen from back).Cf. RCV 7174. A rare portrait variation. Very fine $175


509.Silver denarius (3.57 gm). Laodicea, ca. 200-202. P SEP-TIMIVS GETA CAES, draped bust right / MARTI —VICTORI, Mars advancing right, cloak billowing, holdingtransverse spear and shouldering trophy. RIC 103 (S).RSC 76. RCV 7179. Nearly extremely fine $125



510.Silver denarius (3.29 gm).Laodicea, ca. 200-202. P SEPTI-MIVS GETA CAES, draped bustright / MINERV — SANCT,Minerva standing half-left, resting right hand on shieldand holding grounded spear inverted. RIC 105 (S). RSC83. RCV 7181. A few specks of encrustation on obverse.Nearly mint state $250


511.Silver denarius (3.31 gm). Ca. 200-204. P SEPT GETA— CAES PONT, draped bust right / NOBI—LITAS,Nobilitas standing half-right, holding grounded scepterand Palladium confronting. RIC 13 (S). RSC 90. RCV7184. Good extremely fine $150

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Superior Stamp & Coin New YorkAuction, 4-5 Dec. 1998, lot 1258.

512.Silver denarius (3.51 gm). AD 208-fall 209. P SEPTI-MIVS — GETA CAES, draped bust right / PONTIF —COS II, Geta standing left, holding globe and baton. RIC61a (S). RSC 117. Cf. RCV 7188. Toned. Nearly extreme-ly fine $125


513.Geta as Augustus (AD 209-211). Silver denarius (3.19gm). Fall 209. IMP CAES P SEPT — GETA PIVS AVG,laureate head right / PONTIF TR P COS II, Genius sacrificing left out of patera over lighted and garlandedaltar and holding grain ears downward. RIC 67. RSC129. RCV —. Flan crack at 5:30 obverse. Extremely fine


514.Silver denarius (3.44 gm). AD 211. P SEPT GETA PIVS— AVG BRIT, laureate head right / TR P II—I — COSII P P, goddess standing half-right, head left, holdinglighted torch and globe. RIC 81 (S). RSC 200. RCV7252. Lightly toned. Good very fine $125


515.Macrinus (AD 217-218). Silverdenarius (3.80 gm). Apr.-Dec.217. IMP C M OPEL SEVMACRINVS AVG, laureate,cuirassed bust right, seen from front / PONTIF MAX TRP COS P P, Jupiter, nude, standing half-left, cloak overleft arm, holding thunderbolt and grounded scepter. RIC17 var. (also draped). RSC 55a var. (no cloak). Cf. RCV7342. Extremely fine $275

Ex CNG Sale 61, 25 Sept. 2002, lot 1994.


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516.Silver denarius (3.44 gm). Apr.-Dec. 217. IMP C MOPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, laureate, cuirassed bustright, seen from front / PONTIF MAX TR P COS P P,Annona (or Abundantia) enthroned left, holding grainears and cornucopiae, filled modius beyond. RIC 19 (S).RSC 56. RCV 7343. Lovely iridescent tone. Extremelyfine $350


517.Silver denarius (2.72 gm). Apr.-Dec. 217. IMP C MOPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, laureate, cuirassed bustright, seen from front / PONTIF MAX TR P COS P P,Fides standing front, head right, resting right foot on helmet, holding grounded signum in each hand. RIC 22A(R). RSC 60. RCV 7345. Very scarce. Extremely fine

$275Ex A. Lynn Collection; Triton VI, 14-15 Jan. 2003, lot 1051 (part of).

518.Silver denarius (2.88 gm). Dec. 217-June 218. IMP C MOPEL SEV — MACRINVS AVG, laureate, draped bustright / P M TR P II COS P P, Annona (or Abundantia)standing half-left, holding grain ears and cornucopiae,filled modius before. RIC 26 (S). RSC 47a. RCV 7340.Dark tone. Good very fine $200


519.Silver denarius (3.23 gm). Dec. 217-June 218. IMP C MOPEL SEV — MACRINVS AVG, laureate, draped,cuirassed bust right, with longer beard / P M TR P IICOS P P, emperor seated left on curule chair, holdingglobe and baton. RIC 27 (S). RSC 51a var. (not cuir.).RCV 7341. Scarce. Dark tone. Good very fine $225

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Hauck & Aufhäuser 17, 18-19Mar. 2003, lot 451; Hirsch 28, 1961, lot 1591.

520.Silver denarius (3.56 gm). Jan.-Feb./Mar.(?) 218. IMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, laureate, cuirassed bustright, seen from front / PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II PP, Fides standing front, head right, resting right foot onhelmet, holding grounded signum in each hand. RIC 43corr. RSC 96. RCV 7358. Nearly extremely fine $200

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Triton VI, 14-15 Jan. 2003, lot 1051 (part of).

521.Silver denarius (3.18 gm). IMP C M OPEL SEVMACRINVS AVG, laureate, cuirassed bust right, seenfrom front, with somewhat shorter beard / FELICITASTEMPORVM, Felicitas standing half-left, holdinggrounded long caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC 59. RSC15b. RCV 7332. Extremely fine $225




522.Silver denarius (3.14 gm). IMP C M OPEL SEVMACRINVS AVG, laureate, cuirassed bust right, seenfrom front, with cropped beard / FIDE—S MILITVM,Fides standing half-left, holding grounded signum ineach hand, further signum fixed in ground on both sides.RIC 68. RSC 26. RCV 7334. Toned. Nearly extremelyfine $225


523.Silver denarius (3.11 gm). IMP C M OPEL SEVMACRINVS AVG, laureate, cuirassed bust right, seenfrom front, with cropped beard / SALVS PVBLICA, Salusenthroned left, feeding from patera snake coiled aroundcold altar and holding grounded scepter. RIC 86. RSC116a. RCV 7362. Lightly toned. Nearly extremely fine

$225Ex A. Lynn Collection; Hauck & Aufhäuser 17, 18-19Mar. 2003, lot 448.

524.Silver denarius (3.39 gm). IMP C M OPEL SEVMACRINVS AVG, laureate, cuirassed bust right, seenfrom front / SECVRITAS TEMPORVM, Securitas stand-ing half-left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holdinggrounded scepter. RIC 92. RSC 122d. RCV 7365. Nearlyextremely fine $200


525.Elagabalus (AD 218-222). Silver antoninianus (5.59gm). Ca. 218-219. IMP CAES ANTONINVS AVG, radi-ate, draped bust right / FIDES EXERCITVS, Fidesenthroned left, holding eagle and grounded signum, second signum fixed in ground before. RIC 67 (S). RSC28a. Cf. RCV 7487. Toned. Good very fine $100


526.Silver antoninianus (5.21 gm). Ca. 218-219. IMPANTONINVS AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right/ LAETIT—IA PVBL, Laetitia standing half-left, holdingcrown and rudder set on globe. RIC 94. RSC 72. Cf.RCV 7490. Toned. Nearly extremely fine $125


527.Silver antoninianus(5.00 gm). Ca. 218-219. IMP ANTON-INVS AVG, radiate,draped, cuirassedbust right / TEM-PORVM — FELIC-ITAS, Felicitasstanding half-left,holding grounded long caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC 149 (S). RSC 281. Cf. RCV 7499. Toned. Extremely fine with an attractive portrait $225



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528.Silver antoninianus (4.37 gm). AD 219. IMP ANTONIN-VS AVG, radiate, draped bust right / P—M TR P II —COS II P P, Providentia standing facing, head left, legscrossed, leaning on column, holding baton and cornu-copiae, globe beside. RIC 22. RSC 146. RCV 7496.Extremely fine and lustrous $200


529.Silver denarius (3.43 gm). AD219. IMP ANTONINVS AVG,laureate, draped bust right / PM TR P II — COS II P P,Roma enthroned left, confronting Victory held in handand holding grounded scepter, shield at side. RIC 16.RSC 142. RCV —. Good extremely fine $200


530.Silver denarius (3.25 gm). AD221. IMP ANTONINVS PIVSAVG, laureate, draped bustright / P M TR P — IIII COSIII P P, Sol advancing left, raising right hand and holdingwhip vertically in left, star in right field. RIC 40. RSC184 var. (star in l. field). RCV —. A rare reverse variant.Good extremely fine $175


Rather surprisingly, a check of recent auction recordsreveals no denarius of this type with the star behind Sol.

531.Silver denarius (2.99 gm). AD 221. IMP ANTONINVSPIVS AVG, laureate, draped bust right / P M TR P IIII— COS III P P, Victory alighting left, holding untied laurel crown in both hands, small ovoid shield with central boss on either side, star in right field. RIC 45.RSC 195. RCV 7535. Extremely fine $150


532.Silver denarius (3.17 gm). AD221. IMP ANTONI—NVSPIVS AVG, laureate, drapedbust right / P M TR P IIII COSIII P P, Providentia standing half-left, holding baton andcornucopiae, globe at feet, star in left field. RIC 42. RSC189b. RCV 7534. Lightly toned. Good extremely fine

$175Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 55, 13 Sept. 2000, lot 1356.

533.Silver denarius (2.97 gm). IMP CAES ANTONINVSAVG, laureate, draped bust right / FIDES EXE—RCITVS, Fides seated left, holding eagle and groundedsignum, second signum in ground before. RIC 68. RSC30. Cf. RCV 7511. Lightly toned. Extremely fine $150



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534.Silver denarius (3.50 gm). IMP CAES M AVR ANTON-INVS AVG, laureate, draped bust right / FIDE—SEXERCITVS, Fides enthroned left, holding eagle andgrounded signum, second signum in ground before. RIC71. RSC 32a. RCV 7511. Extremely fine $125


535.Silver denarius (3.28 gm). IMP ANTO—NINVS AVG,laureate, draped bust right / FIDES — M—I—LITVM,Fides standing half-left, head right, holding groundedvexillum and transverse signum. RIC 73. RSC 38a. RCV7512. Good extremely fine $175


536.Silver denarius (3.45 gm). IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG,laureate, draped bust right / FIDES MILITVM, aquilafixed in ground with round shield leaning against base,on either side signum fixed in ground with two crossedrectangular shields at base. RIC 78. RSC 44. RCV 7514.Extremely fine $150


537.Silver denarius (3.14 gm). IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG,laureate, draped bust right / LIBERALITAS AVG III,Liberalitas standing half-left, holding abacus and cornu-copiae, star in field to right. RIC 103. RSC 86. RCV7522. Lightly toned. Extremely fine $150


538.Silver denarius (3.44 gm). IMP ANTO—NINVS AVG,laureate, draped bust right / LIBERTAS — AVGVSTI,Libertas enthroned left, holding pileus and groundedscepter. RIC 115 (S). RSC 101a. RCV 7525. Lustrous.Good extremely fine $175

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Tkalec auction, 2 Feb. 2002, lot 203.

539.Silver denarius (3.02 gm). IMP ANTO—NINVS AVG,laureate, draped bust right / P—ROVID — DEORVM,Providentia standing facing, head left, leaning on column,holding rod and cornucopiae, globe beside. RIC 130.RSC 244. RCV 7540. Good extremely fine $150




540.Silver denarius (3.00 gm). IMP ANTONINVS — PIVSAVG, horned, laureate, draped bust right, seen from front/ SACERD DEI — SOLIS ELAGAB, Elagabalus, wear-ing cloak, belt and boots, standing facing, head right,sacrificing from patera over lighted altar and holdingsmall knotted staff upright, star in right field. RIC 131.RSC 246. RCV 7542. Good extremely fine $150


541.Silver denarius (3.07 gm). IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG,laureate, draped bust right / VICTORIA — AVG, Victoryalighting left, holding diadem in both hands, small ovoidshield on either side, star in left field. RIC 161. RSC300. Cf. RCV 7554. Flan crack at 4:30 (obverse). Nearlyextremely fine $100


542.Silver denarius (2.74 gm). Antioch. ANTONINVS PIVSFEL AVG, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right /CON—COR—DIA on three sides, MILIT in exergue, twosigna fixed in ground, on either side vexillum surmountedby eagle fixed in ground. RIC 187 (S). RSC 15. RCV7505. Toned near edges. Nearly extremely fine $100

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 6,6 Oct. 2000, lot 737 (part of).

543.Silver denarius (3.19 gm).Antioch. ANTONINVS PIVSFELIX AVG, laureate, draped,cuirassed bust right / F—ELICIT—A—S around, TEMPbelow, ship with seven rowers and taskmaster, pilot seat-ed in stern with hand on rudder, acrostolium and stan-dard behind, furled vexillum at prow, sail amidships,waves below. RIC 188 (S) var. (FEL in obv. leg.). RSC27a. Cf. RCV 7510. Extremely fine $275


544.Bronze 20.7 mm (4.32 gm). Thrace: Philippopolis. AVT KM AVP — ANTΩNEINOC, laureate, draped, cuirassedbust right / ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ ΝΕΩΚΟ—ΡΩ—Ν,Hermes standing half-left, holding purse and caduceus.SNG Fitzwilliam 1776. Cf. Varbanov 1781. Deep greenpatina. Extremely fine $200



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545.Julia Maesa, grandmother of Elagabalus (AD 218-ca. 225). Silver denarius (3.43 gm). Antioch, ca. 218-222. IVLIA MAESA• AVG, draped bust right, hair cutshort / IV—NO, veiled Juno standing left, holding pateraand grounded scepter, peacock standing left before. RIC256 var. (diad.). RSC 20a. RCV 7751 var. Lightly toned.Extremely fine $100

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 7,22 Feb. 2002, lot 782 (part of).

546.Silver denarius (3.47 gm). Ca.218-222. IVLIA MAESA AVG,draped bust right, hair coiled inthree braids in back / PVDI—CITIA, Pudicitia enthroned half-left, adjusting veil andholding transverse scepter. RIC 268. RSC 36. RCV 7756.Dark iridescent tone. Extremely fine $150


547.Silver denarius (3.25 gm). Ca. 218-222. IVLIA MAESAAVG, draped bust right, hair coiled in three braids inback / SAECVLI FELICITAS, Felicitas standing half-left,sacrificing from patera over lighted and garlanded altarand holding grounded long caduceus, star in left field.RIC 272. RSC 45b. Cf. RCV 7757. Good extremely fine

$150


548.Silver denarius (2.14 gm). Ca. 218-222. IVLIA MAESA•AVG, draped bust right, hair coiled in two braids in back/ SAECVLI FE—LICITAS, Felicitas standing left, sacri-ficing from patera over lighted and garlanded altar andholding grounded long caduceus, star in right field. RIC271. RSC 45. RCV 7757. Nicely toned. Extremely fine

$150


549.Julia Paula, wife ofElagabalus (AD 219-220/221).Silver denarius (3.16 gm).IVLIA PAVLA AVG, drapedbust right, hair cut short / CONCORDIA, Concordiaenthroned left, holding patera, eight-rayed star before.RIC 211 (S). RSC 6a. RCV 7655. Nearly extremely fine$250


550.Severus Alexander asCaesar (AD 221-222). Silverdenarius (3.30 gm). M AVRALEXANDER CAES, drapedbust right / INDVLGENTIA AVG, Spes walking left, car-rying flower and lifting garment. RIC 2 (R). RSC 65.RCV 7793. Rare. Good very fine $500



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551.Severus Alexander as Augustus (AD 222-235). Silverdenarius (3.10 gm). Ca. 222-228). IMP C M AVR SEV —ALEXAND AVG, laureate, draped bust right / AEQUI—T—AS AVG, Aequitas standing half-left, holding scalesand cornucopiae. RIC 127. RSC 9. Cf. RCV 7856.Toned. Extremely fine $150


552.Silver denarius (3.76 gm). Ca. 222-228. IMP C M AVRSEV — ALEXAND AVG, laureate, draped bust right /ANNO—N—A AVG, veiled Annona (or Abundantia)standing half-left, holding grain ears downward and cor-nucopiae, modius beside. RIC 133. RSC 23. RCV 7857.Toned. Nearly extremely fine $125


553.Silver denarius (3.28 gm). Ca. 222-228. IMP C M AVRSEV — ALEXAND AVG, laureate, draped bust right /FIDES — M—I—LITVM, Fides standing half-left, hold-ing two grounded signa. RIC 139. RSC 52. RCV 7864.Lightly toned. Nearly extremely fine $125


554.Silver denarius (2.31 gm). Ca. 222-228. IMP C M AVRSEV ALEXAND AVG, laureate, draped bust right / IOVI— V—L—TORI, Jupiter enthroned left, confrontingVictory held in right hand and grasping scepter. RIC 144.RSC 95. RCV 7873. Extremely fine $150


555.Silver denarius (3.32 gm). AD 222. IMP C M AVR SEVALEXAND AVG, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right /P M TR P C—OS P P, Libertas standing half-left, holdingpileus and cornucopiae. RIC 11. RSC 216. RCV 7893.Lightly toned. Extremely fine $150


556.Silver denarius (2.81 gm). Antioch. IMP C M AVR SEVALEXAND AVG, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right /PROVID — DEORVM, Providentia standing half-left,holding baton downward and grounded scepter, globe atfeet. RIC 294 var. (not cuir.). RSC 495a. RCV 7920.Toned. Good very fine $100



557.Silver denarius (3.18 gm). AD 223. IMP C M AVR SEVA—LEXAND AVG, laureate, draped bust right / P M TRP — II — COS P P, Mars standing half-left, holding olivebranch upward and inverted spear grounded. RIC 23corr. RSC 231. RCV 7895. Toned. Nearly extremely fine

$125


558.Silver denarius (3.33 gm). Antioch, Jan. 223. IMP C MAVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, laureate, draped, cuirassedbust right / PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II [sic] P P,Roma enthroned left, confronting Victory held in righthand and grasping spear, shield at side. RIC 271 (S).RSC 470. RCV 7918. Extremely fine $150

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Lanz 112, 25-26 Nov. 2002, lot 738.

559.Silver denarius (2.98 gm). AD 225. IMP C M AVR SEV— ALEXAND AVG, laureate, draped bust right / P MTR P IIII — COS P P, emperor in military dress standinghalf-left, holding globe and grounded spear inverted. RIC48. RSC 270. RCV —. Good extremely fine $175


560.Silver denarius (2.86 gm). AD227. IMP C M AVR SEVALEXAND AVG, laureate,draped bust right / P M TR PVI — COS II P P, Pax running left, holding olive branchupward and scepter. RIC 67. RSC 319. RCV 7904.Attractively toned. Good extremely fine $200


561.Silver denarius (3.89 gm). AD 228. IMP SEV ALE—XAND AVG, laureate head right / P M TR P VI—I —CO—S II P P, emperor as Romulus walking right, hold-ing transverse spear and shouldering trophy. RIC 85.RSC 351. Cf. RCV 7906. Lustrous. Nearly mint state


562.Silver denarius (3.35 gm). Ca. 228-231. IMP SEV ALE—XAND AVG, laureate head right / IOVI CONSER—VATORI, Jupiter standing half-left, arms draped withmantle, holding thunderbolt and grounded scepter,emperor standing facing beside. RIC 200. RSC 73a. Cf.RCV 7869. Toned. Extremely fine $150



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563.Silver denarius (2.96 gm). Ca. 228-231. IMP SEV ALE—XAND AVG, laureate head right / PERPETVI—TATIAVG, Perpetuitas or Securitas standing half-left, leaningon column, holding globe and transverse scepter. RIC208 (S). RSC 191. RCV 7888. Good extremely fine $150


564.Silver denarius (2.97 gm). Ca. 228-231. IMP SEV ALE—XAND AVG, laureate head right / VICTORIA —AVGVSTI, Victory standing half-right, resting foot on helmet, inscribing VOT – X in two lines on shield. RIC219 (S). RSC 566a var. (shield above knee). Cf. RCV7932. Lustrous. Nearly mint state $250


565.Silver denarius (3.33 gm). Ca. 228-231. IMP SEV ALE—XAND AVG, laureate head right / VICTORIA —AVGVSTI, Victory standing right, resting foot on helmet,inscribing VOT – X in two lines on shield propped onknee. RIC 219 (S) var. (shield not described as set onknee). RSC 566a. RCV 7932. Lustrous. Extremely fine


566.Silver denarius (2.95 gm). AD 229. IMP SEV ALE—XAND AVG, laureate head right / P M TR P V—III —C—OS III P P, Mars advancing left, holding olive branchupward, shield and transverse scepter. RIC 92. RSC 365.RCV 7907. Lustrous. Nearly mint state $250


567.Silver denarius (2.74 gm). AD 229. IMP SEV ALE—XAND AVG, laureate head right / P M TR P VIII —C—OS III P P, emperor as Romulus walking right, holdingtransverse spear and shouldering trophy. RIC 97. RSC375. RCV —. Good extremely fine $150


568.Silver denarius (3.46 gm). Ca. 231-235. IMP ALEXAN—DER PIVS AVG, laureate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder / FO—RTVNAE — REDVCI, Fortunastanding half-left, holding rudder placed on globe andcornucopiae. RIC 232. RSC 64a. Cf. RCV 7867. Lightlytoned. Extremely fine $150



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569.Silver denarius (3.00 gm). Ca. 231-235. IMP ALEXAN-DER PIVS AVG, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right,seen from front / IOVI PRO—PVGNATORI, Jupiterstepping left, head right, holding thunderbolt and eagle.RIC 238. RSC 83. Cf. RCV 7871. Toned. Extremely fine

$150Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 51, 15 Sept. 1999, lot 1369 (part of).

570.Silver denarius (3.39 gm). Ca. 231-235. IMP ALEXAN—DER PIVS AVG, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right,seen from front / SPES — P—VBLICA, Spes walkingleft, carrying flower and lifting garment. RIC 254. RSC546. RCV 7927. Lightly toned. Good extremely fine

$200Ex A. Lynn Collection; Triton IV, 5-6 Dec. 2000, lot 631(part of).

571.Silver denarius (2.83). AD232. IMP ALEXAN—DERPIVS AVG, laureate, draped,cuirassed bust right, seen from front / P M TR P X—I —COS III P P, Sol standing half-left, raising right hand andholding globe in left. RIC 112. RSC 427. RCV 7914.Good extremely fine $175


572.Julia Mamaea, mother ofAlexander (AD 222-235).Silver denarius (3.38 gm).IVLIA MA—MAEA AVG,diademed, draped bust right, hair in horizontal waves /FECVND — AVGVSTAE, Fecunditas standing half-left,holding hand over child and cornucopiae, child standingright before, lifting up arms. RIC 331 corr. RSC 5. RCV8207. Extremely fine $150


573.Silver denarius (3.14 gm). IVLIA MA—MAEA AVG,diademed, draped bust right, hair in lateral waves / IVNOAV—GVSTAE, Juno seated left, holding flower andcylindrical object. RIC 341. RSC 32. RCV 8211. Goodvery fine $100

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Peus 374/375, 23-25 Apr. 2003,lot 918.

The first two references cited describe the object as“swathed infant (?),” the last, as “child in swaddlingclothes.”

574.Maximinus I (AD 235-238). Silver denarius (2.34 gm).Ca. Mar. 235-236. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, laure-ate, draped, cuirassed bust right / FIDES M—I—LITVM,Fides standing half-left, holding two grounded signa. RIC7A. RSC 7a. Cf. RCV 8307. Nearly extremely fine $100



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575.Silver denarius (2.87 gm). Ca. Mar. 235-236. IMP MAX-IMINVS PIVS AVG, laureate, draped, cuirassed bustright / PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providentia standing half-left, holding baton over globe and cornucopiae. RIC13. RSC 77a. RCV 8315. Nearly extremely fine $100


576.Silver denarius (2.87 gm). AD 236. IMP MAXIMINVSPIVS AVG, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right / P MTR P II — C—OS P P, emperor standing half-leftbetween two fixed signa, raising right hand and holdinggrounded spear or scepter. RIC 3. RSC 55. RCV 8312.Toned. Extremely fine $150

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Coin Galleries Mail Bid Sale, 14July 1999, lot 299 (part of).

577.Silver denarius (3.22 gm). Ca.236-Mar./Apr. 238. MAXIMINVSPIVS AVG GERM, laureate,draped, cuirassed bust right / VICT—ORIA GERM,Victoria standing half-left, holding crown high and palm,bound captive seated left beside, looking backward andupward. RIC 23. RSC 107. RCV 8318. Toned. Nearlyextremely fine/extremely fine $175


578.Gordian III (238-244). Silver antoninianus (4.36 gm).July 238-July 239. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVSAVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right / VICTORIAAVG, Victory advancing left with crown and palm. RIC 5.RSC 357. RCV 8664. Extremely fine $60

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 60, 22 May 2002, lot 1814 (part of).

579.Silver antoninianus (4.15 gm). Ca.239-240. IMP CAES M ANTGORDIANVS AVG, radiate,draped, cuirassed bust right / LIB-ERALITAS AVG II, Liberalitas standing half-left, holdingabacus and double cornucopiae. RIC 36 var. (single cornucopiae). RSC 130 var. Cf. RCV 8619. Attractivelytoned. Extremely fine $110


580.Silver denarius (3.41 gm). Jan.-July 241. IMP GOR-DIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped, cuirassedbust right / P M TR P III — COS II P P, emperor stand-ing right, far shoulder and arm draped, holding transversespear and globe. RIC 115 (R). RSC 243. RCV 8680.Nearly extremely fine $60

Ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 7, 22 Feb. 2002, lot 784 (part of).


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581.Silver antoninianus (3.95 gm). Ca. 243-244. IMP GOR-DIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bustright / MARTEM PROPVGNATOREM, Mars hasteningright, armed with transverse spear and shield. RIC 147.RSC 160. RCV 8624. Good extremely fine $100


582.Billon medallion (29.83 gm, 36.6 mm). IMP GORDIAN-VS PIVS FELIX AVG, laureate, draped, cuirassed bustright / AEQVITAS AVGVSTI, the three Monetae, thecentral one standing front, head slightly right, the outertwo standing half-left, each holding scales and cornucopi-ae, heap of metal at feet of each. RIC 134b (R4). RSC 33var. (seen from front). Extremely rare. Some pitting andflan bent, otherwise very fine $4,000


583.Philip I (AD 244-249). Silver antoninianus (4.09 gm).IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassedbust right / ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma enthroned left,confronting Victory held in right hand and holdinggrounded scepter, shield under seat. RIC 44b. RSC 169.RCV 8952. Good extremely fine $100


584.Silver antoninianus (4.11 gm). Ca. mid-247-248. IMPPHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right /SAECVLARES AVGG, stag standing right, U in exergue.RIC 19. RSC 182. RCV 8958. Toned. Good very fine$60

Ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 7, 22 Feb. 2002, lot 787 (lot of 5).

585.Silver antoninianus (4.32 gm). Ca. mid-247-248. IMPPHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right /SAECVLVM NOVVM, hexastyle temple, seated statue ofRoma grasping scepter within. RIC 25b. RSC 198. RCV8963. Nearly extremely fine $50

Ex A. Lynn Collection; Triton VI, 5-6 Dec. 2000, lot 1068 (part of).

586.Silver antoninianus (3.83 gm). Mid-247-249. IMP M IVLPHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right /ADVENTVS AVGG, Philip on horseback left, raisingright hand and holding transverse scepter. RIC 26b. RSC3. RCV 8916. Nearly extremely fine $60





587.Silver antoninianus (4.09 gm). Mid-247-249. IMP M IVLPHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right /AEQVITAS AVGG, Aequitas standing left, holding scalesand cornucopiae. RIC 27b. RSC 9. RCV 8918. Nearlyextremely fine $50

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 60, 22 May 2002, lot 1826 (part of).

588.Silver antoninianus (3.91 gm). Mid-247-249. IMP M IVLPHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right /ANNONA AVGG, Annona standing half-left, holdinggrain ears over filled modius and cornucopiae. RIC 28c.RSC 25. RCV 8922. Extremely fine $60


589.Silver antoninianus (3.56 gm). Mid-247-249. IMPPHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right /FELI-CITAS – IMPP in three lines in laurel crown withloops of ties extending inward. RIC 60. RSC 39. RCV8926. Scarce. Extremely fine $150


590.Silver antoninianus (3.98 gm). Ca. mid-247-249. IMPPHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right /FIDES EXCERCITVS, four signa fixed in ground. RIC62 n. RSC 50b. Cf. RCV 8930. Good extremely fine


591.Silver antoninianus (4.37 gm). AD 248. IMP PHILIPPVSAVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right /SAECVLARES AVGG, column inscribed COS – III intwo lines. RIC 24c. RSC 193. RCV 8961. Good very fine


592.Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip I (AD 244-249).Silver double antoninianus (6.68 gm). Ca. 244-246.MARCIA OTACIL — SEVERA AVG, diademed anddraped bust right, crescent behind shoulders, hair in lat-eral braids and drawn up in chignon behind / PVDICI-TIA AVG, veiled Pudicitia enthroned left, adjusting veiland holding transverse scepter. RIC 123c (R3) w. note.RSC 54. RCV 9159. Very rare. Struck on an exceptional-ly broad and heavy flan. Toned. Good very fine $200



593.Silver antoninianus (5.23 gm). Ca. 246-248. M OTACILSEVERA AVG, diademed and draped bust right, cres-cent behind shoulders, hair in lateral braids and drawnup in chignon behind / CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordiaenthroned left, holding patera and double cornucopiae.RIC 125c. RSC 4. RCV 9147. With a lovely portrait.Reverse struck a little weakly, otherwise extremely fine


594.Silver antoninianus (3.53 gm). AD 247-248. OTACILSEVERA AVG, diademed and draped bust right, cres-cent behind shoulders, hair in lateral braids and drawnup in chignon behind / SAECVLARES AVGG around,officina mark IIII in exergue, hippopotamus standingright, maw open, two bottom teeth showing. RIC 116b.RSC 64. RCV 9160. Scarce. Good very fine $150


595.Philip II as Caesar (AD 244-247). Silver antoninianus(4.55 gm). M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, radiate, drapedbust right / PRINCIPI I—VVENT, prince standing half-left, holding globe and grounded spear inverted, captiveseated left in background. RIC 219 corr. var. (also cuir.).RSC 57 var. RCV 9241. Nearly extremely fine $75


596.Silver antoninianus (4.01 gm). M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES,radiate, draped bust right / PRINCIPI IVVE—NTVTIS,prince standing half-left, grasping signum and spear. RIC220b (R). RSC 61. RCV 9244. Extremely fine $75


597.Philip II as Augustus (AD 247-249). Silver antonini-anus (3.83 gm). IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped,cuirassed bust right / LIBERALITAS AVGG III, emper-ors seated left on curule chairs, extending right hands,father in foreground with baton. RIC 230. RSC 17. RCV9265. Scarce. Extremely fine $125


598.Silver antoninianus (3.96 gm). Antioch. IMP M IVLPHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right /AEQVITAS AVGG, Aequitas standing half-left, holdingscales and cornucopiae. RIC 240a (R). RSC 1. RCV9259. Very scarce. Extremely fine $150




599.Silver antoninianus (4.03 gm).Antioch. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVSAVG, radiate, draped, cuirassedbust right, seen from front / AE—QVITAS AVGG,Aequitas standing half-left, holding scales and cornu-copiae. RIC 240a (R) var. (seen from back). RSC 1 var.Cf. RCV 9259. A rare bust variety. Extremely fine $250


600.Trajan Decius (AD 249-251). Silver antoninianus (3.52gm). Ca. 250-251. IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVSAVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right / D—A—CIA, Daciastanding half-left, grasping battle standard terminating inhead of wolf. RIC 12b. RSC 16. RCV 9368. Toned.Nearly extremely fine $75


601.Silver antoninianus (4.35 gm). Ca. 250-251. IMP C M QTRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right /PANNONIAE, both Pannoniae standing facing, turningheads outward, and raising right hands, standard behindthe one on left, the one on right holding transverse stan-dard. RIC 21b corr. RSC 86. RCV 9378. Extremely fine

$75Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 60, 22 May 2002, lot 1825 (part of).

602.Silver antoninianus (4.43 gm). Ca. 250-251. IMP C M QTRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right /VICTO—RIA — AVG, Victory running left, holdingcrown and palm. RIC 29c. RSC 113a. Cf. RCV 9386.Extremely fine $75


603.Silver antoninianus (3.32 gm). Ca. 250-251. IMP CAETRA DEC AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right / PANNON-IAE, Pannonian man standing right, clasping hand ofPannonian woman standing left, standard fixed in groundbehind. RIC 41a n. RSC 84. RCV —. Extremely fine

$90Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 60, 22 May 2002, lot 1831.

604.Bronze sestertius (19.86 gm). IMP C M Q TRAIANVSDECIVS AVG, laureate, cuirassed bust right / GENIVSEXERC ILLVRICIANI around, S—C in fields, Genius ofthe army of Illyricum standing half-left, wearing polosand holding patera and cornucopiae, standard to right.RIC 117a (S). RCV 9404. Dark brown patina. Very fine

$225Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 49, 17 Mar. 1999, lot 1705.


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605.Divus Titus (†13 Sept. 81). Silver antoninianus (3.23gm). Rome, ca. 250. DIVO TITO, radiate head right /CONSECRATIO, altar, fire atop. RIC 82b (R). RSC 405.RCV 9465. Good very fine $150


606.Silver antoninianus (3.93 gm).DIV—O — PIO, radiate head ofAntoninus Pius right / CONSE-CRATIO, lighted altar. RIC 90(S). RSC 1189. RCV 9475. Extremely fine $200


607.Silver antoninianus (3.30 gm).DIVO ALEXANDRO, radiatebust right, slight drapery on farshoulder / CONSECRATIO, eaglewith spread wings standing half-right, head reverted. RIC97 (R). RSC 599. RCV 9484. Very scarce. Extremely fine

$250Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 47, 16 Sept. 1998, lot1904.

608.Herennia Etruscilla, wife of Decius (AD 249-251).Silver antoninianus (4.32 gm). HER ETRUS—CILLAAUG, diademed and draped bust right, crescent behindshoulders, hair ridged in waves / PVDICITIA AVG,veiled Pudicitia seated left, adjusting veil and holdingtransverse scepter. RIC 59b. RSC 19. RCV —.Attractively toned. Nearly extremely fine $150


609.Herennius Etruscus as Caesar (AD 250-251). Silverantoninianus (4.86 gm). Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOBC, radiate, draped bust right / P—RINCIPIIVVENTVTIS, prince standing half-left, holding batonand transverse spear. RIC 147c (S). RSC 26. RCV 9523.Reverse a bit weakly struck, otherwise extremely fine

$90Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG eAuctions, 30 July 2001, lot63663.

610.Valerian I (AD 253-260). Silver antoninianus (3.85 gm).Ca. 253-255. IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG, radiate,draped, cuirassed bust right / VICT—ORIA AVGG,Victoria standing half-left, with crown and palm. RIC125. RSC 230. RCV 9985. Good very fine $75



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611.Silver antoninianus (3.69 gm). Eastern field mint, 257.IMP VALERIANVS AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bustright / P M TR P [V] COS IIII P P, Valerian andGallienus standing confronted, each resting hand ongrounded shield, two spears fixed in ground beyond. RIC277 (S) var. (dr. only). RSC 169 var. RCV 9962.Extremely fine $60

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG Sale 60, 22 May 2002, lot1826 (part of); Vecchi 1, 1-2 Feb. 1996, lot 719.

612.Diocletian (AD 284-305). Silver argenteus (3.11 gm).Ticinum, ca. 295. DIOCLETI—ANVS AVG, laureatehead right, brow furrowed / VICTORIA — SARMAT,tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before six-turreted enclo-sure, two nearest with paterae, small dot in archwayabove. RIC 16a (R2). RIC 488d. Rare. Nearly extremelyfine $600


613.Maximian (AD 286-305). Silver argenteus (3.43 gm).Siscia, ca. 294-295. MAXIMIA—NVS AVG, laureatehead right / VIRTVS — MILITVM, tetrarchs sacrificingover tripod, seen from back, before eight-turreted enclo-sure, two nearest with paterae, large dot in archwayabove. RIC 32b (R) or 43b (R2). RSC 625†f. Rare.Extremely fine $700


614.Roman imperial glass cameo (35 mm). 1st-3rd centuriesAD. Assembled cameo with molded glass bust of youthfacing slightly left, set on dark blue glass. Some repairsand cracks $800

Ex A. Lynn Collection; CNG 78, 14 May 2008, lot 2236.




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615.Anastasius I (AD 491-518). Pre-reform coinage. Coppernummus (1.00 gm). Constantinople, AD 491-498. [D NA]NA[STASI]VS P P A[VG], diademed bust ofAnastasius I right / Monogram of Anastasius in wreath.Sear 13. DO 15. MIB 40. Glossy dark brown patina.Good very fine $150

Ex Christov Family Collection.

616.Post-reform coinage, small module. Copper follis (8.27gm). Constantinople, AD 498-507. D N ANASTA-SIVS PP AVG (the first S retrograde), diademed and draped bustof Anastasius right / Large M, cross above, star to left,crescent to right, officina E below, CON in exergue. Sear 18a. DO —. A rare variety. Dark green patina. Very fine $200


617.Large module coinage. Copper decanummium (4.50 gm).Constantinople, AD 507-518. Obverse as previous,except S not retrograde / M CON-CORD, large I surmounted by cross and flanked by pellets, CON inexergue. Sear 28. DO 25. MIB 36. An unusually neat,well-struck example. Dark green patina. Nearly extremely fine $200


618.Copper follis (16.24 gm). Obverse as previous, exceptdiadem surmounted by cross / Large M, three crossesabove and to either side, B below, ANT X in exergue.Sear 47. DO 45a. MIB 57. Scarce. Green and brown patina. Nearly very fine $150


619.Justin I (AD 518-527). Copper follis (15.76 gm).Thessalonica, fifth officina. D N IVSTI-NVS P P AVG,diademed and draped bust of Justin I right / Large M,cross above, E below, THESSOB in exergue. Sear 79. DO24. MIB 69. Scarce. Brown patina. Very fine $150


620.Copper follis (17.88 gm). Cyzicus, fourth indiction = AD525/6. Obverse as previous / Large M flanked by K-Y, Bbelow, ΙΝSΔ in exergue. Sear 96. DO 41. MIB 53. Raredated issue. Brown patina. Weakly struck, otherwise good fine $100


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621.Justin I and Justinian I (AD 527). Constantinople, 4April-1 August AD 527. Copper half-follis (8.49 gm). DNIVSTIN E IVSTINIAN P P AV, diademed and drapedbust of Justin I right / Large K, cross to left, stars aboveand below, A to right. Cf. Sear 126A (officinae Δ and Enoted). DO —. MIB 5. Rare, this officina apparentlyunrecorded. Dark green patina. Planchet flaws onobverse portrait, encrustation on reverse. Nearly very fine $150


622.Copper half-follis (8.48 gm). Types as previous. Cf. Sear126A. Brown patina. Nearly very fine $150


623.Justinian I, the Great (AD 527-565). Copper pre-reform follis (17.58 gm). Constantinople, AD 527-538. [DN I]VSTINI-ANVS P P AVG, diademed and draped bustof Justinian right, P-headed cross in field before chin /Large M, cross above, star to left, cross on globe to right,A below, CON in exergue. Sear —; Cf. Sear 161 (nothingbefore portrait). DO —. Berk “Eastern Roman Successors of the Sestertius” 125. Very scarce. Brown patina. Very fine $100


624.Copper post-reform follis (23.34 gm). Constantinople,year 12 = AD 538/9. D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AVG, bustof Justinian facing, wearing diademed and crested helmetwith pendilia and cuirass, holding globus cruciger inright hand and shield over left shoulder and arm withmotif of Roman horseman riding right, spearing down atfallen enemy, cross in right field / Large M betweenA/N/N/O and XII, cross above, officina letter Δ below,CON in exergue. Sear 163. DO 37d. Struck on a broadflan. Brown patina. Nearly extremely fine $300


625.Copper follis (22.67 gm). As previous, except officina Γ.Sear 163. DO 37c. Smooth dark brown patina. Minor flatness on face, otherwise extremely fine $175



626.Copper follis (22.54 gm). Constantinople, year 13 = AD539/40. As previous, except A/N/N/O X/III and officinaA. Sear 163. DO 38a. Attractive two-tone green patina.Good very fine $250


627.Copper follis (23.75 gm). As previous, except officina B.Sear 163. DO 38b. Attractive glossy brown patina. Minorpitting at 4:00 near reverse edge. Good very fine $225


628.Copper follis (20.85 gm). As previous, except officina E.Sear 163. DO 38e. Green-gray patina. Very fine $200


629.Copper follis (22.09 gm). Constantinople, year 14 = AD540/1. As previous, except A/N/N/O X/II/II and officinaΓ. Sear 163. DO 39c. Brown patina. Good very fine $175


630.Copper follis (20.51 gm). Constantinople, year 16 = AD542/3. As previous, except somewhat smaller flan,A/N/N/O X/UI and officina A. Sear 163. DO 41a.Attractive hard green patina with some mottling.Extremely fine $250

Ex Christov Family Collection; CNG Sale 50, 23 June1999, lot 1795.

631.Copper follis (20.48 gm). Constantinople, year 17 = AD543/4. As previous, except A/N/N/O X/UII and officinaE. Sear 163. DO 42e. Dark brown patina. Good very fine $200




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632.Copper follis (19.62 gm). Constantinople, year 20 = AD546/7. As previous, except A/N/N/O •/X/•/X/• and offic-ina A. Cf. Sear 163 (this date form unlisted). Cf. DO 45a(for officina) and 45f (for date form). MIB 95c. A rarevariety. Green-brown patina. Nearly extremely fine $275


633.Copper follis (19.57 gm). Constantinople, year 21 = AD547/8. As previous, except A/N/N/O X/X/I and officinaB. Sear 163. DO 46b. Green-brown patina. Nearly extremely fine $225


634.Copper follis (16.29 gm). Constantinople, year 30 = AD556/7. As previous, except smaller flan, A/N/N/O X/X/Xand officina E. Sear 163. DO 53c. Dark brown patina.Good very fine $175


635.Copper half-follis (10.20 gm). Constantinople, year 12 =AD 538/9. Obverse as previous / Large K, cross above,A/N/N/O–XII to either side, officina Γ below. Sear 165.DO 62— (this officina unlisted). Well struck on a broadflan, with an attractive glossy green patina, chipped in afew spots on reverse. Extremely fine $275

Ex Christov Family Collection; Ponterio & AssociatesSale 145 (11-12 January 2008), lot 326.

636.Copper decannumium (5.39 gm). Constantinople, year 13= AD 539/40. D N IVSINI-ANVS P P AVG, diademed,draped and cuirassed bust of Justinian right / Large I surmounted by cross, A/N/N/O – X/III to either side,CON in exergue. Sear 167. DO 77. Green-brown patina. Good very fine $100





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637.Copper half-follis (6.08 gm). Thessalonica, year 37 = AD563/4. D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AVG, bust of Justinianfacing, wearing diademed and crested helmet withpendilia and cuirass, holding globus cruciger in righthand and shield over left shoulder and arm with motif ofRoman horseman riding right, spearing down at fallenenemy, cross in right field / Large K, cross above,A/N/N/O—XXX/VII to either side, TES below. Sear 174.DO 104. Green brown patina. Nearly extremely fine $125


638.Copper 16 nummi (3.65 gm). Thessalonica, AD 527-562.D N IVSINI-ANVS P P AVG, diademed, draped andcuirassed bust of Justinian right / Large AISP, ευ θεabove, TES in exergue. Sear 182A. DO —. MIB 169j.Scarce. Dark green patina. Good very fine $150


639.Copper 16 nummi (4.45 gm). Thessalonica, AD 527-562.Obverse as previous / Large APISΨ, θε above, TES inexergue. Sear 183. DO 98i. MIB 171. A very rare variety.Brown patina. Fine / very fine $150


640.Copper 8 nummi (4.45 gm). Thessalonica, AD 527-562.Obverse as previous / Large H flanked by A—P, crossabove. Sear 189. DO 100a. Dark brown patina. Very fine / good very fine $100


641.Copper post-reform follis (20.82 gm). Nicomedia, year 12= AD 538/9. D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AVG, bust ofJustinian facing, wearing diademed and crested helmetwith pendilia and cuirass, holding globus cruciger inright hand and shield over left shoulder and arm withmotif of Roman horseman riding right, spearing down atfallen enemy, cross in right field / Large M betweenA/N/N/O and XII, cross above, officina letter B below,NIK in exergue. Sear 201. DO 115b. Struck on a broadflan. Slightly rough dark green-brown patina. Nearly extremely fine $300




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642.Copper follis (18.03 gm). Nicomedia, year 29 = AD555/6. As previous, except A/N/N/O X/X/U/II/II (extend-ing into exergue), officina A. Sear 201. DO 135a. Smooth black patina. Good very fine $150


643.Copper half-follis (10.14 gm). Nicomedia, year 16 = AD542/3. Obverse as previous / Large K, cross above,A/N/N/O — XUI to either side, NI in exergue. Sear 203.DO 143. Brown patina. Very fine $100


644.Copper half-follis (8.15 gm). Nicomedia, year 24 = AD550/1. As previous, except A/N/N/O XX/II/II. Dark olivepatina with some areas of red. Nearly extremely fine

$175Ex Christov Family Collection.

645.Copper half-follis (7.65 gm). Nicomedia, year 32 = AD558/9. As previous, except A/N/N/O XXX/II. Brown patina. Extremely fine $225


646.Copper post-reform follis (19.80 gm). Cyzicus, year 14 =AD 540/1. Obverse as previous / Large M betweenA/N/N/O and X/II/II, cross above, officina letter •B•below, KYZ in exergue. Sear 207. DO 166b. Broad flan,slightly bent. Brown patina. Good very fine $250


647.Copper follis (19.88 gm). Cyzicus, year 221 = AD 547/8.As previous, except A/N/N/O X/X/I, officina B. Sear 207.DO 173b. Glossy black patina with some lighter coppercolor showing through. Extremely fine $300



648.Copper post-reform follis (23.18 gm). Antioch(Theoupolis), year 15 = AD 541/2. Obverse as previous /Large M between A/N/N/O and XU, cross above, officinaletter Γ below, TΗΕUPO in exergue. Sear 219. DO 216a.Attractive glossy reddish-brown patina. Extremely fine $300


649.Copper follis (19.93 gm). Antioch, year 20 = AD 546/7.As previous, except A/N/N/O XX, ϑΗμΠ/ in exergue.Sear 220. DO 217c. Reddish-brown patina. Good very fine $200


650.Copper follis (18.97 gm). Antioch, year 21 = AD 547/8.As previous, except Α/Ν/Ν/Ο Χ/Χ/Ι, officina E. Sear 220.DO 218e. Green and brown patina. Good very fine $225


651.Copper pentanummium (2.05 gm). Antioch, AD 529-539.D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AV, diademed, draped andcuirassed bust of Justinian right / Large ε, cross at center.Sear 242. DO 269. Brown patina. Good very fine $75


652.Copper 33 nummi (12.90 gm). Alexandria, AD 538-565.[D N I]VSTINI-ANVS P P AVG, bust of Justinian facing,wearing diademed and crested helmet with pendilia andcuirass, holding globus cruciger in right hand and shieldover left shoulder and arm with motif of Roman horsemanriding right, spearing down at fallen enemy, cross in rightfield / Large Λ Γ, ΑΛεΞ in exergue. Sear 246. DO 273.Scarce. Rough red-brown patina with some light encrustation. Nearly very fine/very fine $200


653.Copper nummis (0.38 gm). Carthage, AD 548-565.Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian facing, CT toright / Large ✻ within wreath. Sear 283b. DO —. MIB211. Very rare! Extremely fine $100




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654.Copper half-follis (8.71 gm). Constantine in Numidia,year 15 = AD 541/2. [D N I]VSTINI-ANVS P P AVG,bust of Justinian facing, wearing diademed and crestedhelmet with pendilia and cuirass, holding globus crucigerin right hand and shield over left shoulder and arm /Large K, cross above, A/N/N/O—XV to either side, CONin exergue. Sear 285. DO 314. Scarce. Black patina. Fine $125


655.Copper decanummium (5.28 gm). Constantine inNumidia, AD 548-565. D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AV,diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Justinian right /Large I, crosses to right and left, [CON] in exergue. Sear286. DO 316. Overstruck on a Carthage decanummium,with some of legend from undertype visible. Brown patina. Nearly very fine $100


656.Copper follis (10.12 gm). Rome, AD 537. D N IVSTINI-ANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Justinian right / Large M, star to left, cross above andto right, ROMA below, all within wreath. Sear 292. DO 321a. Green patina. Softly struck through center,obscuring Justinian’s face, otherwise very fine $225


657.Copper half-follis (6.41 gm). Rome, AD 538-544. DEIVS-TINIANV, diademed, draped bust of Justinian rightof coarse style / Large K, start to left, cross to right, allwithin wreath. Sear 301. DO 325a. Green and black patina. Good very fine $125


658.Copper decanummium (3.09 gm). Ravenna, year 36 =AD 562/3. D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AV, bust of Justinianfacing, wearing diademed and crested helmet withpendilia and cuirass, holding globus cruciger in righthand and shield over left shoulder and arm / Large Ibetween A/N/N/O—XX / XVI, all within wreath. Sear326. DO 353. Dark green patina. Good very fine $100


659.Copper half-follis (7.44 gm). Perugia(?), year 26 = AD552/3. Obverse as previous, except cross in right field /Large K, between A/N/N/O—XX / VI, cross above, Pbelow. Sear 327. DO 356. Dark green patina with earthenfields. Rare. Good fine/very fine $200


660.Copper decanummium (3.33 gm). Perugia(?), year 26 =AD 552/3. D N IVS[TINI-ANVS P F AVG], diademed,draped and cuirassed bust of Justinian right / Large I sur-mounted by cross between A/N/N/O—X/X/VI, P below.Sear 328. DO 357. Rare. Dark brown and red patina.Areas of weakness, otherwise good very fine $150


661.Justin II (AD 565-578). Copper follis (13.83 gm).Constantinople, year 2 = AD 566/7. D N IVSTI-NVS P PAVG, Justin and his wife Sophia seated facing on doublethrone, each crowned and nimbate; he holds globus cruciger in right hand and she holds cross / Large M,between A/N/N/O—II, A below, CON in exergue. Sear360. DO 23a. Dark green patina. Nearly extremely fine and attractive $150


662.Copper follis (13.83 gm). Constantinople, year 8 = AD573/4. As previous, except A/N/N/O—UI / II, officina E.Sear 360. DO 36e. Green-brown patina. Slight reversedouble strike on reverse, otherwise good very fine $75


663.Copper follis (15.33 gm). Cyzicus, year 3 = AD 567/8.Obverse previous except cross between heads / Reverseas previous except A/N/N/O II/I, officina A, KYZ in exergue. Sear 372. DO 117a. Well struck on a broad flan.Black patina. Nearly extremely fine $150


664.Copper follis (12.55 gm). Cyzicus, year 7 = AD 572/3.Obverse as previous except wavy pattern below throne /Reverse as previous except A/N/N/O UII, officina B. Sear372. DO 121c. Well struck. Dark brown patina. Nearly extremely fine $125


665.Copper half-follis (10.62 gm). Carthage, AD 574/5. [D NIVSTINO ET SO]FIE AG, Justin and Sophia seated fac-ing on double throne, cross between, VITA below / TwoVictories standing confronted, holding shield ornamentedwith star, cross above, K over N M below. Sear 396. DO203. Very rare. Dark brown patina. Irregular flan, affect-ing centering. Planchet flaw on obverse. Very fine $175




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666.Tiberius II Constantine (AD 578-582). Copper half-follis (9.01 gm). Constantinople, AD 579-582. δ N TIBCONS-TANT P P AVC, cuirassed bust of TiberiusConstantine facing, wearing diademed and crested helmetwith pendilia, holding globus cruciger in right hand andshield with horseman motif on right arm / Large X X,cross above, CON B in exergue. Sear 434. DO 17b. Dark green patina. An unsually well struck and pleasingexample. Extremely fine $250


667.Copper decanummium (3.36 gm). Constantinople, AD 579-582. Obverse as previous / Large X, cross above.Sear 436. DO 20. Olive green patina. Good very fine $100


668.Copper half-follis (5.07 gm). Rome, AD 578-582. D MTIb CON-STAN P P A, crowned bust facing, cross oncrown, wearing cuirass, holding globus cruciger in righthand / Large X X, cross above, ROM in exergue. Sear467. DO 61b. Brown patina. Very fine $150


669.Copper decanummium (2.57 gm). Ravenna, AD 578-582.Obverse as previous, except legend obscured, cross inright field / Large I, cross to either side, all withinwreath. Sear 472. DO 66.8. Scarce. Earthen and olivegreen patina. Good fine $100


670.Maurice Tiberius (AD 582-602). Copper follis (13.01gm). Nicomedia, year 20 = AD 601/2. D N MAVRI-C[TIBER], crowned bust facing, wearing consular robes,holding mappa in right hand and eagle-tipped scepter inleft, cross in left field / Large M, between A/N/N/O—X/X, chi-rho symbol above, A below, NIKO in exergue,all within wreath. Sear 513. DO 109a. Rare. Brown pati-na. Areas of striking weakness, otherwise very fine $150

Ex Christov Family Collection; Freeman & Sear MailBid Sale 6, 6 Oct. 2000, lot 47.

671.Copper follis (13.22 gm). Cyzicus, year 20 = AD 601/2.Obverse as previous, except legend reads O N MAVRICITI-[bER P P AV] / As previous, except KYZ in exergue.Sear 519. DO 134a. Dark brown patina. A little weaklystruck to right, otherwise extremely fine $225




672.Copper decanummium (3.44 gm). Antioch, year 2 = AD583/4. Obverse as previous, except legend blundered /Large X, between A/N/N/O—II, cross above, ρ in exergue. Sear 526. DO 195. Dark green patina under red earthen overlay. Good very fine $150

Ex Christov Family Collection; Freeman & Sear MailBid Sale 7, 22 Feb. 2002, lot 627.

673.Copper pentanummium (2.50 gm). Constantine inNumidia, ca. AD 592. D N MAVRI-TbPPA, crowned andcuirassed bust facing / Large chi-rho symbol above ε, allwithin wreath. Sear 579. DO 263. Rare. Glossy brownpatina. Very fine $200


674.Copper decanummium (2.66 gm). Catania, year 1 = AD582/3. D N MAVRIC TIB PP AV, crowned and cuirassedbust facing, holding globus cruciger in right hand, shieldon left arm / Large I between A/N/N/O—I, CΛT in exer-gue. Sear 580. DO 264. Rare. Gray-green patina withlight earthen fields. Nearly extremely fine $125


675.Phocas (AD 602-610). Copper follis (11.11 gm).Thessalonica, year 5 = AD 606/7. OM FOCA PERPAVG, crowned bust of Focas facing, wearing consularrobes, holding mappa and cross / Large XX•XX, ANNOabove, U to right, TES in exergue. Sear 653. DO 48.Overstruck on a follis of Maurice Tiberius. Brown patina.Areas of roughness, otherwise good very fine $200


676.Copper half-follis (6.47 gm). Thessalonica, year 1 = AD602/3. Obverse as previous / Large K , A/N/N/O left, Iright, cross above, TES in exergue. Sear 654. DO 49.Scarce. Brown patina. Very fine $100


677.Copper follis (13.26 gm). Cyzicus, year 1 = AD 602/3. DN FOCA VN PEP AV, Phocas and his wife Leontia stand-ing facing, crowned and nimbate, wearing robes of state,cross between; Phocas holds globus cruciger in righthand while Leontia holds long cross / Large M betweenA/N/N/O — I, cross above, KYZ B in exergue. Sear 664.DO 69b. Dark brown patina with coppery highlights. Very fine $175




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678.Copper follis (10.49 gm). Antioch (Theoupolis), year 4 =AD 605/6. Obverse as previous, except legend reads O NFOCA NE PE AV / As previous except A/N/N/O II/II,THEUP’ in exergue. Sear 671. DO 86. Dark brown patina. An attractive piece! Nearly extremely fine $200


679.Copper half-follis (5.11 gm). Carthage, indictional year 6= AD 602/3. D N FOCA [PERP] AV S, crowned bust ofPhocas facing, wearing consular robes, holding mappa inright hand / Cross between two pellets, F—O / C—A inangles, • XX • below. Sear 685. DO 113. Rare. Brownpatina. Very fine $175


680.Heraclius (AD 610-641). Silver hexagram (6.51 gm),Constantinople, AD 615-638. δΝ hERAC-L-IU E δNhERACLIUS ET (sic), Heraclius, on left, and HeracliusConstantine standing facing (the right figure partiallyobscured by inverted doubled image) each wearing crownand chlamys and holding globus cruciger in right hand,cross between / δEUS AδIUT [A ROMANIS], crosspotent on globe resting on three steps, K in right field.Sear 798. DO 64. A very muddled strike, resulting ininverted image and doubled legend on obverse, partialbrockage on reverse. An interesting mint error. Very fine $150

Ex Christov Family Collection; CNG Sale 55, 13 Sept.2000, lot 1514.

681.Silver hexagram (5.89 gm). As previous, except legendreads properly (δN HERACLIUS [ET HERA CON]), nodouble-striking. Sear 798. DO 64. Areas of dark grayencrustation, some porosity. Nearly very fine $50


682.Silver hexagram (6.79 gm). As previous. Evidence ofclashed dies on reverse. Toned. Nearly very fine $50


683.Copper follis (3.58 gm). Constantinople, year 31 = AD640/1. No legend, standing figures of Heraclius (center),Heraclius Constantine (on left) and Heraclonas;Heraclius is crowned and wears military attire and holdslong cross, while two sons each wear crown and chlamys.Large M, flanked by A/N/N/O [X]/X/X/I, Γ below, CONΘin exergue. Sear 811. DO 127a. Very scarce. Somewhatirregular flan, as typical, otherwise a superior example.Dark brown patina. Good very fine $100



684.Copper 30 nummi (5.38 gm). Constantinople, year 20 =AD 629/30. No legend, standing figures of Heraclius (onleft) and Heraclius Constantine; Heraclius is crowned,wears military attire and holds long cross, whileHeraclius Constantine is crowned, wears chlamys andholds globus cruciger; cross between, K in right field /Large Λ, flanked by A/N/N/O—X/X, CON in exergue.Rare. Brown patina. Soft strike, otherwise very fine $200


685.Copper half-follis (5.25 gm). Constantinople, year 1 = AD610/11. δΝ hERAC-LI PERP AVG, crowned andcuirassed bust of Heraclius facing, holding globus cru-ciger in right hand / Large K, flanked by A/N/N/O—I,cross above, Γ below. Sear 813. DO 72. Dark brown patina. Good very fine $75


686.Copper follis (5.63 gm). Mint in Cyprus, possiblyConstantia, year 27 = AD 636/7. No legend, standing fig-ures of Heraclius (center), the empress Martina (on left),and Heraclius Constantine, each wearing crown andchlamys and holding globus cruciger in right hand /Large M, flanked by A/N/N/O—X/U/II, cross above, Γbelow, KVΠP’ in exergue. Rare. Dark brown patina. Very fine $150


687.Copper half-follis (5.44 gm). Carthage, AD 610-615. D N ERAC-LIV P P A, crowned and cuirassed bust ofHeraclius facing, beardless, holding globus cruciger in right hand / Large X•X, cross above, star left, E right, KRTS in exergue. Sear 872. DO 234. Glossy brown patina. Good very fine $125

Ex Christov Family Collection; CNG Sale 54,14 June2000, lot 1916.

688.Constans II (AD 641-668). Copper 12 nummi (9.05gm). Alexandria, AD 641/2 or 645/6. No legend,Constans standing facing, wearing chlamys and crown,holding long staff in right hand and globus cruciger inleft / Large •I B•, cross on globe between, ΑΛΕΞ in exergue. Sear 1027. DO 105. Very rare. Brown-greenpatina. Very fine $250


689.Copper decanummium (1.53 gm). Carthage, AD 643-647.[CONSTAN]-TINVS PP A, crowned bust facing, holdingglobus cruciger in right hand / Cross between V—V. Sear1064. DO 141. Dark brown patina. Nearly very fine $75


690.Copper decanummium (1.86 gm). Syracuse, indictionalyear 10 = AD 651/2. No legend, crowned bust facing,holding globus cruciger in right hand / Large I, A/N toleft, N/O/I to right. Dark green-brown patina. Good veryfine $100

Ex Christov Family Collection; Freeman & Sear MailBid 6, 6 Oct. 2000, lot 89.



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691.Constantine IV (AD 668-685). Copper follis (4.10 gm).Carthage, AD 668-673. Crowned and cuirassed bust fac-ing, holding globus cruciger in right hand, cross in leftfield, spear projecting over left shoulder and T in rightfield / Large M between standing figures of Heraclius (onleft) and Tiberius, each wearing crown and chlamys,monogram above M and between figures. Sear 1195. DO51. Rare. Dark brown patina. Very fine $200


692.Leo III, the Isaurian (AD 717-741). Copper follis(4.79 gm). Constantinople, AD 732-741. LEON S CO-nST, busts of Leo (on left) and Constantine V facing, eachcrowned and wearing chlamys, pellet between / Large M,cross above, X/X/X to left, N/N/N to right, A below. Sear1516 variant (legend S CON). DO 39a.1. Very rare. Dark brown patina. Very fine $100


693.Leo IV, the Khazar (AD 775-780). Copper follis (5.15gm). Constantinople, AD 776-780. No legend, facingbusts of Leo IV (on left) and Constantine VI, eachcrowned and wearing chlamys, cross between / Facingbusts of Leo III and Constantine V, each crowned andwearing loros, flanked by B—A, cross between, on hori-zontal line below which large M flanked by smaller X—N. Sear 1586. DO 4. Dark brown fields with copperydevices. Good very fine $175

Ex Christov Family Collection; Freeman & Sear MailBid Sale 6 (6 Oct. 2000), lot 130.

694.Leo V, the Armenian (AD 813-820). Copper follis(5.35 gm). Constantinople, December 813-820. LEOn SC-O-NST, facing busts of Leo (on left) and Constantine,each crowned and wearing chlamys / Large M flanked byX/X/X—N/N/N, cross above, A below. Sear 1630. DO 7c.Dark green-brown patina. Good very fine $100


695.Michael II, the Amorian (AD 820-829). Copper follis(7.24 gm). Constantinople, AD 821-829. MIXAHL S Θ-EOFILOS, facing crowned busts of Michael, on left,wearing chlamys, and Theophilus, on right, wearing loros/ As previous, except Θ instead of A below M. Sear 1642.DO 10. A pleasing piece: two-tone brown patina, withdark fields and light highlights. Good very fine $200


696.Copper follis (5.07 gm). Syracuse, AD 821-829. MIX-HLS ΘEOF, types as previous / Large M, cross above, Θbelow. Sear 1652. DO 21. Dark brown patina with areasof red. Extremely fine $150



697.Copper follis (3.70 gm). As previous. Somewhat smallerflan than last. Sear 1652. DO 21. Dark green-brown patina. Extremely fine $150


698.Basil I, the Macedonian (AD 867-886). Copper follis(5.89 gm). Constantinople, 870-879. + LEOn bASIL SCOnST AU, half-length crowned facing busts of Basil(center), wearing loros, and Leo (on left) and Constantine,each wearing chlamys / + bASIL CONSTAn / TS LEONEn / ΘO BASILS / ROMEOn in five lines, star beneath. Sear 1713. DO 10. Scarce. Matte black patina. Very fine $125


699.Leo VI, the Wise (AD 886-912). Copper follis (8.54gm). Constantinople. + LEOn bAS-ILEVS ROM, crownedbust of Leo facing, wearing chlamys, holding akakia inleft hand / + LEOn / En ΘEO bA / SILEVS R / OMEOnin four lines. Sear 1729. DO 8. Red-brown surfaces.Extremely fine $150


700.As previous. Sear 1729. DO 8. Black patina. Extremelyfine $175

Ex Christov Family Collection; CNG Sale 40, 4 Dec.1996, lot 1920; James Fox Collection.

701.Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus (AD 913-959).Copper follis (6.75 gm). Constantinople, AD 914-919. +COhSTAhT’ [CE Z]OHb, crowned facing busts ofConstantine (beardless, on left), wearing loros, and hismother Zoe (regent AD 914-919), wearing chlamys / +COhS / TANTINO’ / CE ZOH bA / SILIS RO / MEOh infive lines. Sear 1758. DO 22. Dark brown patina. Good very fine $100


702.Copper follis (5.31 gm). As previous. Sear 1758. DO 22.Glossy brown patina. Nearly extremely fine $125




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703.Nicephorus II Phocas (AD 963-969). Copper follis(7.87 gm). Constantinople. + hICIFR b-ASILEV RW,crowned bust of Nicephorus facing, holding cross-tippedscepter in right hand and globus topped by trefoil in right/ + hICHF / Eh ΘωbA / SILEVS Rω / MAIωh in fourlines. Sear 1783. DO 7. Medium brown patina. Nearly extremely fine $250


704.Basil II Bulgaroktonos (AD 976-1025). Copperanonymous follis (18.41 gm). Constantinople, ca. AD976-1035. + EMMA NOVHΛ IC — XC, bust of Christfacing, holding book of gospels, with nimbus having twopellets in each cross arm / + IhSUS / XRISTUS /BASILEU / BASILE, —A— above and below. Sear 813.DO Anonymous Class A2, Var. 15a. Well struck on abroad, heavy flan. Dark brown patina. Nearly extremely fine $300


705.Copper anonymous follis (13.76 gm). Obverse as previous/ As previous except nothing above inscription, •beneath. Sear 1813. DO Anonymous Class A2, Var. 20.Glossy black patina. Nearly extremely fine $225


706.Constantine X Ducas (1059-1067). Copper anonymousfollis (7.54 gm). Constantinople, ca. 1060. IC—XC, bustof Christ facing, holding book of gospels, with nimbushaving one pellet in upright arm and two pellets in eachlateral arm of cross / IS XS / bASILE / BASIL in threelines, —+— above. —˘— below. Sear 1855. DOAnonymous Class E. Dark brown patina, slightly rough.Good very fine $100


707.Alexius I Comnenus (1081-1118). Copper anonymousfollis (4.44 gm). Constantinople, ca. 1085-1092. IC —XC, bust of Christ facing, holding book of gospels, nim-bus with single pellet in each cross arm, border of largepellets / M—Θ, the Virgin standing facing, orans, nim-bate, wearing pallium and maphorium, border of largepellets. Sear 1901. DO Anonymous Class K. Rare. Brown patina. Very fine $200




708.Copper tetarteron (3.48 gm).Constantinople, 1092-1118.IC-XC, bust of Christ facing,nimbate, holding book of gospels in left arm and makingsign of benediction with right / + AΛE ΔEC, crownedbust of Alexius facing, wearing loros, holding labarum inright hand and globus cruciger in left. Sear 1920. DO 33.Very scarce. Medium brown patina. Nearly extremely fine $200


709.Copper tetarteron (2.33 gm). Thessalonica, 1092-1118.Jeweled cross with globe at each extremity, C—Θ andAΛ—Δ in angles / TO K, crowned bust of Alexius facing,wearing loros, holding cruciform scepter in right handand globus cruciger in left. Sear 1931. DO 40. Dark brown patina. Good very fine $100


710.John II Comnenus (1118-1143). Copper tetarteron (2.67gm). Thessalonica. IC — XC,bust of Christ facing, nimbate,holding book of gospels in left arm and raising right handin sign of benediction / Iω [ΔEC]ΠOT TE, crowned half-length bust of John facing, wearing loros and jeweledchlamys, holding labarum in right hand and globus cruciger in left. Sear 1953. Scarce. Coppery surfaces,slightly mottled. Extremely fine $200


711.Copper half-tetarteron (1.75gm). Thessalonica. IC — XC,standing full-length figure ofChrist, nimbate, holding book of gospels in left arm / As previous. Sear 1954. Scarce. Brown patina. Very fine $150


712.Copper half-tetarteron (2.56 gm). Thessalonica. ΔΙ / ΜΙ—T / RI / O / C, facing bust of St. Demetrius, wearing num-bus and military attire, holding sword and shield / Asprevious. Sear 1955. Rare. Brown patina with copperyhighlights. Nearly very fine $50


713.Manuel I Comnenus (1043-1080). Billon aspron trachy(3.89 gm). Constantinople. MTHP (in monogram)—ΘV,the Virgin enthroned facing, nimbate, wearing palliumand maphorium, holding nimbate head of infant Jesus inlap / MANϖHΛ ΔΕ-CΠ [OTH], standing figure ofManuel facing, crowned and wearing divitision andchlamys, holding labraum in right hand and globus cruciger. Sear 1965. Black patina. Good very fine $50




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714.Copper tetarteron (4.49 gm). Thessalonica. ΘΓΕ—ωΠO,bust of St. George facing, nimbate, holding spear in righthand and shield in left / MANϖHΛ [ΔΕCΠ], crownedbust of Manuel facing, holding labarum in right hand andglobus cruciger in left. Sear 1975. Attractive brown patina. Nearly extremely fine $125


715.Copper tetarteron (2.40 gm). Thessalonica. IC—XC oneither side of cross with X at center on three steps / Bustof Manuel facing, as previous. Sear 1976. Dark brownpatina. Nearly extremely fine $125


716.Copper half-tetarteron (3.42 gm). Thessalonica. Reversebrockage. Incuse image of reverse / MANϖHΛ ΔΕ-CΠOTH, standing figure of Manuel facing, holdinglabarum and globus cruciger. Cf. Sear 1978. Rare andinteresting mint error! Dark brown patina. Good very fine $75


717.Copper half-tetarteron (1.85 gm). Uncertain Greek mint.Large monogram / Half-length bust of Manuel holdinglabarum and globus cruciger. Sear 1979. Brown patina.Nearly extremely fine $150


718.Andronicus I Comnenus (1183-1185). Billon asprontrachy (3.56 gm). Constantinople. MTHP (in mono-gram)—ΘV, the Virgin standing facing, nimbate, wearingpallium and maphorium, holding nimbate head of infantJesus / ANΔPONIKOC ΔΕCΠOTHC, standing figures ofAndronicus (on left), crowned and holding labarum andglobus cruciger, and Christ, nimbate, who reaches up tocrown Andronicus. Sear 1985. Obverse a bit double-struck, but unusually clear reverse. Dark brown and redpatina. Very fine/extremely fine $175



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719.Copper trachy (small module) (2.09 gm). Constantinople.Types as previous. Sear 1986. Black patina. Fine / very fine $75


720.Isaac II Angelus (1185-1195). Copper tetarteron (3.23gm). Constantinople. O/X AP—X / MI, facing bust of theArchangel Michael, nimbate, holding scepter in righthand and globus cruciger in left / ICA / AK / IV, crownedbust of Isaac facing, wearing loros, holding cruciformscepter and akakia. Sear 2005. Very scarce. Light brownpatina. Very fine/good very fine $200


721.Alexius III Angelus-Comnenus (1195-1203). Billonaspron trachy (3.58 gm). IC — XC, bust of Christ facing,beardless and nimbate, five pellets in each arm of cross,holding right hand in sign of benediction and holdingscroll in left / ΑΛΕΞΙΟC ΔΕCΠ θ ΚωΝ, crowned figuresof Alexius (on left) and St. Constantine facing, each hold-ing labarum holding between them globus cruciger. Sear2011. Well-struck, with an arresting image of the youngChrist. Brown patina with coppery highlights. Old edge chip. Extremely fine $100


722.LATIN RULERS OF CONSTANTINOPLE. (1204-1261).Billon aspron trachy, large module (3.02 gm). IC—XC,Christ enthroned facing, holding gospels / ΔΕCΠOTH,crowned figure of emperor facing, holding sword in righthand and globus cruciger in left. Sear 2022. Dark brown,nearly black patina. Very fine/nearly extremely fine $150


723.Billon aspron trachy, medium module (1.13 gm). Bust of Christ facing / Archangel Michael standing facing,holding globus cruciger. Sear 2036. Black patina. Very fine $75


724.Billon aspron trachy (1.94 gm). Christ enthroned facing,raising right hand in benediction / The Virgin Marystanding facing, orans. Sear 2038. Black patina. Very fine $100




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725.Billon aspron trachy, small module (1.13 gm). Large crossI-C X-C (arranged clockwise) in angles / Emperor stand-ing facing, holding sword and labarum. Sear 2043 variant(no letters in angles). Black patina. Very fine $100


726.LATIN RULERS OF THESSALON ICA. (1204-1224).Billon aspron trachy, large module (1.18 gm). NimbateChrist enthroned facing, holding gospels / St. Helena andSt. Constantine standing facing, holding patriarchal crossbetween them. Sear 2057. Black patina. Good very fine $100


727.Copper half-tetarteron (1.78 gm). Nimbate bust of theVirgin Mary facing / Patriarchal cross, vine tendrilsbelow. Sear 2058. Light green patina. Very fine $100


728.BYZANTINE EMPIRE OF THESSALON ICA. JohnComnenus-Ducas as Despot (1242-1244). Billon trachy, small module (0.87 gm). Obverse brockage.Incuse of reverse / IωN ΔEC, John seated facing, holding scepter and akakia. Sear 2207. Brown patina.Good very fine $75


729.Billon trachy (0.93 gm).Head of cherub facing, fourwings around / John (on left) and St. Demetrius facing,holding cruciform sword between them. Sear 2210.Scarce. Light reddish-brown patina. Extremely fine $150


730.Billon trachy (0.97 gm). The Virgin enthroned facing,nimbate, holding head of infant Christ before her / Johnstanding facing, crowned, holding labarum and globus.Sear 2214. Light brown patina. Good very fine $200


731.Billon trachy (0.94 gm). Stars surrounding crescent moon/ As previous. Sear 2215. Light brown patina. Good very fine $200


732.Billon trachy (0.92 gm). Large 8-pointed star / Johnstanding facing in military attire, holding sword and representation of city. Sear 2216. Light brown patina.Very fine $200



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735.KINGDOM OF ARMEN IA I N C I L I C IA. Levon I (1198-1219). Lot of four silver trams (about 2.95 gm). Levonseated facing on lion throne, holding cross in right handand fleur-de-lis in left / Patriarchal cross between twolions rampant regardant. Bedoukian 221ff. FOUR COINSIN LOT. All toned, very fine to good very fine $100

736.Lot of 3 bronze tanks. Levon II (2), 1187-1219,Armenian inscription around crowned lion’s head facing3/4 right / Patriarchal cross, with stars of five-pointed star(Bedoukian 720); the other example with six-pointed star(Bedoukian 706). Hetoum I, 1226-1270, King enthronedfacing, holding lis-tipped sceptre and globus cruciger /Cross pattée, short lines in quarters. AC 353. THREECOINS IN LOT. The last with green patina and fine; the others with green-brown and red-brown patinas and very fine $75

733.RESTORED BYZANTINE EMPIRE. John VPalaeologus (1341-1391). Copper follaro (1.59 gm).Constantinople. Bust of St. Demetrius facing / Crownedbust of John facing. Bendall 331.2. Sear 2515. Very rare.A little weakly struck in spots, otherwise very fine $200


734.John VIII Palaeologus (1423-1448). Copper follaro(0.53 gm). Constantinople. Large cross, stars in angles /IωA ΔEC, crowned bust of John facing. Bendall 351ff.Sear 2567. Very rare. Black patina. Very fine $200




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