ROMAN AND BYZANTINE COINS
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| 8098. THE TRIUMVIRATE: MARC ANTONY, OCTAVIAN & LEPIDUS. AE16 of Ephesus, RPC 2570-2v. Triple jugate hds. r. of Antony, Octavian & Lepidus/ Cult statue of Artemis of Ephesus facing. F. Very rare depiction of the triumvirs. About as good as this coin comes. $1400 estimate. |  |
| 8099. HADRIAN & AELIUS, AE24. Diademed hd. Hadrian l./Bare hd. Aelius r. VF. Excessively rare. Mint attribution appreciated. $1000 estimate. |  |
| 8100. JOHANNES, 423-435 AD. AE 4. /Victory walking l. dragging captive. F. Rare late Roman emperor. $1400 estimate. |  |
| 8052. ULYSSES RECOGNIZED BY HIS DOG. C. Mamilius Limetanus, 82 BC. Denarius, Mamilia 6. Bust Mercury r./Ulysses recognized by his dog Argos. VF. Charming mythological type from the Odyssey. Much better than image with face clear & better less grainy metal. $500 estimate. |  |
| 8053. CHOICE SCIPIO IMPERATOR. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio, Imperator 47-46 BC. Denarius, RSC Caecilia 47. Hd. Jupiter r./Elephant r. Allied with Pompey he was given command of all the armies in Africa as the name Scipio was considered invincible there due to the victories of Scipio Africanus in the Punic wars. However he was defeated by Caesar and plunged his sword into his body while leaping into the sea from his ship. EF+. $2000 estimate. |  |
| 8054. POMPEY THE GREAT struck by Varro, commander of Pompey’s armies in Spain, 46-45 BC. Denarius, RSC 1. Hd. Roma r./Hispania giving palm to Pompey who stands on prow. VF. Not as granular as the image. $1800 estimate. |  |
| 8055. AGRIPPA and AUGUSTUS PORTRAIT DENARIUS, BC 13?. Cohen 3, RSC_ but see RSC 1. Sear gives a value of £1750 for the ordinary type, but Cohen lists this rarer type at 40% more! Head of Agrippa r. wearing combined rostral and mural crown, 2 line inscription around./ Laur. hd. Augustus r. The rostral and mural crowns were awarded for Agrippa’s victories at Naulochus and Actium. AVF. Very rare variant type. Significantly better than the image, especially the faces of Augustus & Agrippa. $2000 estimate. |  |
| 8056. AUGUSTUS RESTITUTION AS issued by NERVA. Bare hd. Augustus r., DIVVS AVGVSTVS/IMP NERVA CAES AVG REST around altar, SC below. EF. Scarce. $2250 estimate. |  |
| 8057. BRITANNICUS and NERO, 50-54 AD. AE18 of Pergamon, RPC 2371. Hd. Nero/Hd. Britannicus. AVF. Very RARE portrait of Britannicus with all letters of his name clear! $2800 estimate. |  |
| 8058. YOUNG NERO PORTRAIT DENARIUS, 54-68 AD. /EX SC in oak wreath. Striking line in neck. VF. Rare SC denarius issued with approval of Roman Senate. $1500 estimate. |  |
| 8060. NERVA, 96-98 AD. AR Tetradrachm of Alexandria, Egypt. /Crowned serpent holding caduceus and grain ear. VF. Scarce. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 8061. WONDERFUL PERTINAX PORTRAIT SESTERTIUS, 87 days in 193 AD. AE Sestertius, HRIC _ ($3000-$10,000). /VOT DECEN TR P COS II, Pertinax veiled as a priest, stg. l. and sacrifici ng over a tripod. Choice EF portrait better than image. Very rare. $9500 estimate. |  |
| 8062. RARE SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS EROTIC BRONZE, 193-211 AD. AE19 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. /Priapus stg. r. holding up his robes to display large erection. AVF. Rare. Much better than poor image and a richer glossy green patina. $1800 estimate. |  |
| 8063. JULIA DOMNA, wife of Septimius Severus, AE Sestertius, HRIC 60. /IVNONEM SC, Juno stg. l. a peacock at her feet. EF. $3250 estimate. |  |
| 8064. PLAUTILLA, wife of Caracalla. AE 27 of Nikopolis. /Minerva stg. r. with spear and shield. AEF/VF with choice forest green patina. Rare. $2750 estimate. |  |
| 8065. DIADUMENIAN MEDALLION, 218 AD. AE31 medallion of Kibyra, BMC 56. /Zeus enthroned l., eagle stg. at his feet looking up at him. EF. Choice well centered large provincial bronze. $4000 estimate. |  |
| 8066. PHILIP I, 224-249. AE Dupondius, HRIC_. /Elephant and rider l. VF. Rare type and denomination for Philip. $800 estimate. |  |
| 8067. BALBINUS MEDALLION, 238 AD. AE 37 Medallion of Tarsos, Cilicia. / Crowned rider spearing lion below. F+. Very rare large Balbinus medallion! $4500 estimate. |  |
| 8068. PUPIENUS MEDALLION, 238 AD. AE 35 Medallion of Tarsos, Cilicia. / Mercury stg. facing holding caduceus and money bag. F+. Very rare large Pupienus medallion! $4500 estimate. |  |
| 8069. CHOICE LARGE MEDALLION OF GORDIAN III, 238-244 AD, AE 36 Medallion of Metropolis, Phyrgia? /Zeus enthroned holding scepter and eagle, E?CTRAI.IOYA.PORK.HRAKLA.MHTROPOLITWN. VF/EF. Specific attribution appreciated. $4500 estimate. |  |
| 8070. GORDIAN III MEDALLION, 238-244. AE34 Medallion. Laur. bust r./She wolf suckling Romulus and Remus beneath tree. AVF. Scarce and a nice reverse. $4000 estimate. |  |
| 8072. LARGE MEDALLION DEPICTING THE GOD PAN, TREBONIUS GALLUS, 252-253 AD. AE 34 medallion of Perga Pamphylia. /Pan std. l. on rock. Obv. pits and some deposits but still a very interesting and rare rv. depiction of Pan. Shiny areas were oil which is now removed. $1800 estimate. |  |
| 7927. ROMAN COIN STRIKE IN LEAD BLOCK, c. 1st-3rd century AD. Struck with AE22 Roman coin dies with emperor's hds. r. both sides in a heavy square block of lead. The strikes are deep showing the entire radius of the dies. Approx 82 gm. 1 1/4 x 7/16 inches. Perhaps a coin test strike or maybe a weight. The dies look like official mint dies so this was almost certainly a Roman mint product. Rare and interesting. Any thoughts appreciated. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 7929. JULIUS CAESAR, died 44BC. Denarius, RPC12. Hd. Venus/Aeneus carrying father & palladium. VF. $1350 estimate. |  |
| 7930. JULIUS CAESAR, 100-44 B.C., Denarius, , Sydenham 1014. Head of Venus to right, Cupid on shoulder male and female gallic captives under trophaeum, CAESAR. This denarius was minted after the victory over Vercingetorix, VF+. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 7931. BRUTUS & CASSIUS, assassins of Caesar, Denarius of Spring to early Summer 42 BC, RSC 11. struck at a military mint in the East moving with Brutus & Cassius. Veiled draped bust of Libertas r./Tripod between axe and simpulum. Important historical coin struck shortly before Brutus and Cassius were defeated at Philippi. EF. $3000 estimate. |  |
| 7932. CASSIUS, (Caesar’s Assassin), c. 42 BC. Denarius, RSC 6. Veiled hd. Liberty r./Jug & Lituus. EF. Rare. Choice sharp example perfectly centered on the flan! $2800 estimate. |  |
| 7933. FINE MARC ANTONY LEGIONARY DENARIUS, 42-30 BC, Legionary Denarius. Galley/Legionary standards. Legion XV. EF, slight nick rv. Considerably better than image shows. $1950 estimate. |  |
| 7934. MARC ANTONY?. AE20. Bare hd. r./2 lines of legend within circular legend. VF. Rare. Attribution appreciated. $1400 estimate. |  |
| 7935. CHOICE AUGUSTUS PORTRAIT BRONZE, 27BC-14AD. AE As. Radiate hd. l./Augustus in curule chair l. Choice EF. Sharply stuck, well centered example. Rare this nice. $4500 estimate. |  |
| 7936. TIBERIUS, 14-37 AD. Denarius, Sear 567. /Livia std. The Tribute Penny Of The Bible. VF. Natural toning. An historic coin. $1650 estimate. |  |
| 7938. CLAUDIUS AND HIS SON BRITANNICUS (son of Claudius), AE24 of Thessalonica, Macedon struck under Claudius, RPC 1588. Bare head of Claudius l./Draped bust of the youthful Britannicus l. within wreath, countermark probably of bust of Apollo or helmented head as mentioned in RPC which has somewhat obscured the rv. depiction of Britannicus. VF. Rare portrait of Britannicus. $2800 estimate. |  |
| 7939. CHOICE NERO DENARIUS, 54-68 AD. AR Denarius. /IVPPITER CVSTOS, Jupiter std. on throne. FDC. Sharp, well centered and struck with no wear. An exceptional example. Even better than image shows! $2750 estimate. |  |
| 7940. NERO, 54-68 AD. Sestertius,. /ANNONA AVGVSTI CERES, Annona stg. l., Ceres std. on r., prow behind. Refers to grain supply to Rome. EF. Choice example. $7000. estimate. |  |
| 7941. LARGE NERO AE MEDALLION, 54-68AD. AE33 medallion. Laur. bust l./Male fig. stg. l. with staff. AEF portrait. Rare. $5000 estimate. |  |
| 7942. CHOICE DOMITIAN DENARIUS, 69-79 AD. /Helmet on throne r. Choice sharp well centered example. EF+. $1950 estimate. |  |
| 7943. HADRIAN, 117-138. AE Semis, Eagle with open wings/Thunderbolt. VF. Choice example with contrasting patina. Scarce. $400 estimate. |  |
| 7944. GALERIUS ANTONINUS, son of Antoninus Pius. AE29 of uncertain city, GIC1540. Veiled bust of Faustina r./Bare-headed and draped bust of Galerius Antoninus r. VF. Excessively rare. Rare portrait of this elusive emperor’s son. $4750 estimate. |  |
| 7945. CARACALLA MEDALLION, 196-217 AD. AE30 medallion of Serdica, Thrace. /River god reclining l. VF. Nice example. Scarce. $3800 estimate. |  |
| 7946. CARACALLA MEDALLION, 196-217 AD. AE30 medallion of Serdica, Thrace. /River god reclining l. VF. Nice example. Scarce. $3800 estimate. |  |
| 7947. MACRINUS, 217-218 AD. AE26 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. /River god reclining. VF. Scarce. $500 estimate. |  |
| 7948. ELAGABALUS, 218-222 AD. AE30 of Nikopolis ad Istrum. /River god reclining. VF. Nice example. $500 estimate. |  |
| 7949. ELAGABALUS, 218-222 AD. AE27 of Markianopolis, Moesia. /River god reclining r. VF. Nice example. Scarce example with river god r. $500 estimate. |  |
| 7950. MAXIMUS, 235-238AD. Denarius, S2372(£225). /Sacrificial implements. AEF. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 7951. DIOCLETIAN. AR Argentius. /Campgate. Superb example near FDC with full mint lustre with the near inevitable striking line. $2000 estimate. |  |
| 7958. RESTORED BYZANTINE (PALAEOLOGIAN) EMPIRE, ANDRONICUS II & MICHAEL IX, 1295-1320. AE Assarion, Sear 2428. Andronicus l. and Michael r. stg. holding patriarcal cross/Bust of Christ within circle, legend around outside. F+. Rare. $400 estimate. |  |
| 7959. RESTORED BYZANTINE (PALAEOLOGIAN) EMPIRE, ANDRONICUS II AND MICHAEL IX, 1295-1320. AE Assarion, Sear 2451. The two emperors stg. facing holding labarum/Large patriarchal cross flanked by two large B’s. F+. Rare. $400 estimate. |  |
| 7960. RESTORED BYZANTINE (PALAEOLOGIAN) EMPIRE, ANDRONICUS II AND MICHAEL IX, 1295-1320. AE Assarion, Sear 2435. 3/4 length bust of archangel Michael facing/The two emperors, half length, crowned by Christ stg., all facing. F+. Rare. $400 estimate. |  |
| 7961. RESTORED BYZANTINE (PALAEOLOGIAN) EMPIRE, ANDRONICUS III, 1328-1341. AE Assarion, Sear 2481. Cross fleury/Andronicus holding scepter. F+. Rare. $400 estimate. |  |
| 7962. RESTORED BYZANTINE (PALAEOLOGIAN) EMPIRE, ANDRONICUS II AND MICHAEL IX, 1295-1320. AE Assarion, Sear 2446. Andronicus l. and Michael r. holding labarum between them/NIE, meaning indictional year IE = 15, ligature mark over the N. F+. Rare. $400 estimate. |  |
| 7867. NICE GRAND TOUR BRONZE BUST OF CALIGULA, c. 19th century. Nicely detailed bust of the emperor Caligula togate on a tall marble base. Bust 3.5 x 4 inches, total height 7.25 inches. Excellent condition. $1850 estimate. |  |
| 7795. ROMAN REPUBLIC, ANONYMOUS, c. 273-269 BC. AE Obol/quartuncia. Hd. Roma l. /ROMANO to l. of horse hd. r. EF. Choice example of this scarce type. $1850 estimate. |  |
| 7796. ROMAN REPUBLIC, 217-215 BC. ANONYMOUS SEXTANS, AE30, Cr. 38/5. Hd. Mercury r., two pellets above. /Prow r., ROMA above, 2 pellets below. EF. Choice sharp example. $1800 estimate. |  |
| 7797. ROMAN REPUBLIC, 217-215 BC. ANONYMOUS SEXTANS, AE30, Cr. 39/3. She wolf suckling Romulus and Remus r. /Eagle r. over 2 pellets. AVF. Scarce. $2250 estimate. |  |
| 7798. ROMAN REPUBLIC, Rome after 211 BC. ANONYMOUS SEXTANS, AE27, Cr. 56/3. Hd. Saturn r. /S over prow r., ROMA below. VF+. Superb glossy emerald green patina. A wonderful example. $3500 estimate. |  |
| 7799. POMPEY THE GREAT, 42-40 BC Denarius, RSC17. His portrait r./Neptune with foot on prow between brothers carrying parents. VF. $1850 estimate. |  |
| 7800. MARC ANTONY LEGION X DENARIUS, 42-30 BC, Legionary Denarius. Galley/Legionary standards. Legion X. Legion X Fretensis was the famous Roman legion stationed in Judaea. F+. $400 estimate. |  |
| 7801. MARC ANTONY, 42-30 BC, Legionary Denarius. Galley/Legionary standards. Legion VIII. F+. $300 estimate. |  |
| 7802. RARE AUGUSTUS AND JULIUS CAESAR AE OF MACEDONIA. AE22. Bare hd. Augustus r. /Laur. hd. Julius Caesar r. VF. Rare. $1500 estimate. |  |
| 7803. AUGUSTUS, 27 BC-14 AD. Denarius. Bare hd r./Bull pawing the ground r. VF+. Nice sharp example with choice portrait of Augustus of fine style. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 7804. SCARCE AUGUSTUS, DRUSUS AND GERMANICUS AE OF CORINTH, 27 BC-14 AD. AE21. Bare hd r./Busts Drusus and Germanicus. F+. Ex. Basil Demetriadi collection. $1800 estimate. |  |
| 7868. SCARCE ROMAN TESSERA UNDER AUGUSTUS, Cf. Belfort p.13. 19mm. Radiate bust l. in circle/ Large XIIII, crescent above in circle. VF. $1950 estimate. |  |
| 7805. RARE CALIGULA AND ANTONIA AE OF THESSALONICA. AE21, RPC 1573. Laur. hd. Caligula l. /Veiled hd. Antonia l. EF. Rare. $1800 estimate. |  |
| 7806. JULIA TITI, daughter of Titus. Sestertius, Vagi 1059. Carpentum drawn r. by two mules. /Large SC. AVF. Rare. $2400 estimate. |  |
| 7807. RARE GALBA EGYPTIAN AE, 68-69 AD. AE26. Laur. hd. Galba r./ Bust Isis r. VF. Rare. $800 estimate. |  |
| 7808. VITELLIUS, 69 AD. Denarius, H16. /PONT MAXIM, Vesta std r. VF+. Scarce $1500 estimate. |  |
| 7809. RARE ANTINOUS PORTRAIT MEDALLION, EGYPT DRACHM. AE35 medallion, BMC 925, Vagi 1424. Bust Antinous r. wearing hem hem crown. /Antinous as Hermes, on horseback r. holding caduceus. Good AVF. Rare. Antinous was the youthful lover of Hadrian who issued this coin to commemorate his love for Antinous after his untimely death by drowning in the Nile. $8000 estimate. |  |
| 7810. PERTINAX, 87 days in 193 AD. AR Denarius, HRIC 10. Laur. hd. r./Ops std. l., holding grain ears. Refers to assistance of the gods in granting prosperity to Rome. Pertinax stressed an economic recovery program during his brief reign. AEF. Rare! $2400 estimate. |  |
| 7617. A ROMAN 8 SOLIDUS BRONZE WEIGHT, Italy or Sicily, c. 5th-7th century AD, 33.95 gm, Bendall_. The square bronze weight inscribed SOL qII. 25mm square. Western solidi denominated weights are much rarer than Eastern Byzantine weights. $2000 estimate. |  |
| 7652. Ti. Veturius, 137BC. Denarius, Veturia1. Dr. bust of Mars/Youth w pig kneeling between 2 warriors. Edges rounded. VF. Scarce $650 estimate. |  |
| 7653. Sex. Pompeius Fostlus, 137BC. Denarius, Pompeia1. Hd Roma/She-wolf & twins, shepherd, birds in figtree. Edges rounded. VF $650 estimate. |  |
| 7654. Q. Antonius Balbus, 83-2BC. Denarius, Antonia1. Laur hd Jupiter/Victory in quadriga w palm. VF. $650 estimate. |  |
| 7655. A.Postumius A.f.Sp.n.Albinus, 81 BC. Denarius, Postumia.8. Hd. Hispania r./Togate fig, Roman eagle & fasces. Edges rounded. VF $650 estimate. |  |
| 7656. L.Procilius, 80BC, Den, Procilia1. Laur hd Jupiter/Juno Sospita w spear & shield. VF. $650 estimate. |  |
| 7657. L. Procilius, 80BC. Den, Procilia.2. Hd Juno Sospita in goatskin/Juno Sospita in biga. Some rounding of edges. EF. $300 estimate. |  |
| 7658. M. Volteius M.f., c. 78 BC. AR Denarius, Volteia 1. Laur. hd. Jupiter . /M.VOLTEI.M.F. below temple of Jupiter Capitolinus. EF. $675 estimate. |  |
| 7659. L. Amelius Lepidus Pallus, 62BC. Den. Aemilia10. Hd Concord/King Perseus who was defeated by him, trophy. EF. $400 estimate. |  |
| 7660. MARC ANTONY AND OCTAVIAN (later Augustus), 40-39 BC. AR Denarius. RSC 1var. Hd. Antony/Hd. Octavian. EF. Scarce. $1950 estimate. |  |
| 7614. CHOICE EARLY AUGUSTUS SESTERTIUS. Sestertius by moneyer C. Gallius Lupercus, Rome 16 BC. CIVIS in oak-wreath flanked by two laurel branches; SERVATOS below/C GALLIUS CF LVPERCVS III VIR AAAFF around large SC. EF. Choice example nicely centered on full flan in excellent condition with great contrasting patina. Scarce! $3350 estimate. |  |
| 7661. AGRIPPA (struck by Caligula). Dupondius, RIC58. /Neptune stg. l. EF. Choice fine style portrait of the famous Roman general. $4000 estimate. |  |
| 7662. AGRIPPA (struck by Caligula). Dupondius, RIC58. /Neptune stg. l. VF. $1400 estimate. |  |
| 7663. AGRIPPA (struck by Caligula). Dupondius, RIC58. /Neptune stg. l. VF. $1400 estimate. |  |
| 7664. AGRIPPA (struck by Caligula). Dupondius, RIC58. /Neptune stg. l. VF. $800 estimate. |  |
| 7665. GERMANICUS, father of Caligula, AE As, HRIC 3 ($300-$1000). Germanicus’ hd. r./Large SC. VF. Nice portrait! $1800 estimate. |  |
| 7666. CALIGULA, 37-41 AD. AE As. /Vesta std. l. VF. Nice portrait! $1500 estimate. |  |
| 7667. CHOICE PORTRAIT BRONZE OF GERMANICUS, father of Caligula, AE As, HRIC 3 ($300-$1000). Germanicus’ hd. r./Large SC. EF+. Choice example! $7500 estimate. |  |
| 7668. RARE COIN OF GERMANICUS, AE 22 of BITHYNIA, NIKOMEDIA, RPC 2081. Struck by P. Pasidienus Firmus proconsul under Tiberius. Bare head Germanicus l./4 line inscription within circular inscription. VF+. Rare and an excellent portrait of Germanicus. $3000 estimate. |  |
| 7669. CALIGULA, 37-41 AD. AE As. /Vesta std. l. EF. Choice sharp reverse and a good portrait. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 7670. CALIGULA AND AGRIPPINA. AR Denarius, HRIC 1. Bust Caligula r./Bust Agrippina r. F+. Rare and desirable. $2850 estimate. |  |
| 7671. CLAUDIUS, 41-54 AD. AE Sestertius. /Spes stg. l. AVF. $1500 estimate. |  |
| 7672. CLAUDIUS, 41-54 AD. AE As. /Liberty std. l. AVF. Nice portrait. $1500 estimate. |  |
| 7673. NERO, STRUCK DURING PAUL’S MINISTRY IN CORINTH, 54-68 AD. AE 20 of Corinth, Demetriades 456 (this coin). /Naked Bellepheron with Pegasus. EF. Rare. $2750 estimate. |  |
| 7674. NERO, STRUCK DURING PAUL’S MINISTRY IN CORINTH, 54-68 AD. AE 20 of Corinth, Demetriades 475 (this coin). /Nero stg. on podium. VF. Rare. $1400 estimate. |  |
| 7675. NERO BRONZE MEDALLION, 54-68 AD. AE33 medallion of Perinthos. /PERINQIWN within oak-wreath. VF. Nice and scarce sestertius sized bronze of Nero. $4000 estimate. |  |
| 7676. VESPASIAN, 69-79 AD. AE Sestertius. /Victory advancing l. AVF. $1000 estimate. |  |
| 7677. VESPASIAN, 69-79 AD. AE Sestertius. /JUDAEA CAPTA, Roman soldier stg. with Judaean captive woman beneath palm tree. VF. $2950 estimate. |  |
| 7678. VESPASIAN, 69-79 AD. AE Sestertius. /JUDAEA CAPTA, Vespasian stg. with Judaean captive woman beneath palm tree. EF. $3750 estimate. |  |
| 7679. VESPASIAN, 69-79 AD. AE Sestertius. /JUDAEA CAPTA, Vespasian stg. with Judaean captive woman beneath palm tree. EF. $4500 estimate. |  |
| 7680. SUPERB DOMITIAN SESTERTIUS, 69-79 AD. Laureate bust r./Jove std. l. on throne holding Victory. EF with choice patina. $5750 estimate. |  |
| 7681. RARE DOMITIAN SECULAR GAMES DENARIUS, 81-96 AD. Denarius of 88 AD, RIC 116 (R), Ludi Saeculares. Laureate hd. r. / Herald wearing feathered cap standing l. with shield and sword, before him a candelabrum, at l. cippus with legend: COS XIIII LVD. SAEC. FEC. VF+ and Rare! $1500 estimate. |  |
| 7682. RARE DOMITIAN DENARIUS. H _, Cuirassed bust Domitian r., bare-headed without wreath. /AVGVSTVS, Victory stg. r. F+. Rare bare-headed type. $500 estimate. |  |
| 7683. NERVA, 96-98 AD. AE Dupondius. /Liberalitas stg. VF. Nice portrait. $3000 estimate. |  |
| 7684. TRAJAN, 98-117. Sestertius. /SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS, Fortuna stg l. VF+. $5000 estimate. |  |
| 7685. PLOTINA, wife of Trajan. AE18 of Gaba, Judaea, Henden _. /Men standing holding spear and sword. VF. Rare Judaean city coin. $1400 estimate. |  |
| 7615. SUPERB ANTONINUS PIUS SESTERTIUS, 138-161. Sestertius c. 161 AD. /CONSECRATIO, Pius in quadriga atop tiered funeral pyre. EF+. Superb example with all legends and all detail sharp and clear. A coin worthy of the finest collection. Considerably better than image. $7500 estimate. |  |
| 7686. CHOICE ANTONINUS PIUS CONSECRATIO DENARIUS, 138-161. Denarius c. 161 AD. /CONSECRATIO, Pius in quadriga atop tiered funeral pyre. EF+. Choice example with all legends and all detail sharp and clear and all flow marks as struck. $1500 estimate. |  |
| 7687. ANTONINUS PIUS, 138-161 AD. AR Denarius, HRIC 37. /PROVIDENTIA DEOVRM (foresight of the gods), ornate thunderbolt. EF+. Scarce. Choice sharply struck example. $750 estimate. |  |
| 7688. RARE ANTONINUS PIUS PROVINCIAL SERIES SESTERTIUS, 138-161 AD. AE Sestertius, HRIC 103/5 ($1000-$3000). /CAPADOCIA SC, Capadocia stg. l. holding holding crown, Mt. Argeus at feet. One of Pius' rare and interesting Provincial series of 139 AD commemorating the accession gifts offered to him by the various provinces, 50% of which he remitted. VF. Rare. $4000 estimate. |  |
| 7689. FAUSTINA SR. AE Sestertius. /Aeternitas std. l. VF. $3000 estimate. |  |
| 7690. FAUSTINA JR., wife of Marcus Aurelius, AE20 of KIBYRA, PHRYGIA. Bust r./What resembles the depiction of an ancient wooden roller coaster! VF. Rare. $500 estimate. |  |
| 7691. LUCIUS VERUS, 161-169 AD. AR Denarius, /Aequitas std. l. holding scales and cornucopia. EF. Wonderful portrait. $1500 estimate. |  |
| 7692. CARACALLA, 196-217. Denarius, H101/2 /VICTORIAE BRIT, Victory striding l. EF. Scarce and desirable type commemorating victories in Britain 209-211. $750 estimate. |  |
| 7693. GETA, 198-212. Denarius, H46/1 /VICTORIAE BRIT, Victory stg l. EF. Scarce and desirable type commemorating victories in Britain 209-211. $750 estimate. |  |
| 7694. OTACILA SEVERA. AE Sestertius. /PVDICITIA std. VF. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 7695. CLODIUS ALBINUS, 193-197 AD. Denarius. /ROMA AETERNAE, Roma std. l. holding Victory. EF. Choice portrait example. $1800 estimate. |  |
| 7696. MACRINUS, 217-218 AD. AR Denarius. /Fides stg. with two legionary standards. EF+. Choice portrait example. $1000 estimate. |  |
| 7697. POSTUMUS, 259-268. Sestertius of Lugdunum. Laur bust/. VF. Nice portrait for these scarce late large Roman bronzes. $1500 estimate. |  |
| 7698. RARE HERRENIA ETRUSCILLA SESTERTIUS, wife of Trajan Decius. Sestertius, HRIC 14 ($1000-$3000). /pvdicitia avg sc, Pudicitia std. l. F+. Scarce! $3000 estimate. |  |
| 7699. CONSTANTINE I, THE GREAT, 306-337 AD. AR Siliqua, HRIC 35 ($1000-$3000). Diademed hd. of Constantine r., his eyes lifted towards heaven, anepigraphic/Victory walking l. EF. Striking line. This type commemorates his great Christian vision before the battle of the Milvian bridge. Rare! $2850 estimate. |  |
| 7700. CONSTANTINOPOLIS, Late 4th-5th century A.D. AR 1/3 siliqua. Constantinople. Helmeted and draped bust of Constantinopolis right / Large K. J. P. C. Kent, "Urbs Roma and Constantinopolis Medallions at the mint of Rome," in Essays Presented to Sutherland: Scripta Nummaria Romana, pl. 13, 28.? AR . Helmeted and cuirassed bust r./Large K. VF. Clipped in antiquity as is usually the case with these. Very rare. $1400 estimate. |  |
| 7701. MICHAEL VII, 1071-1078. AR Miliaresion, Sear 1874. Facing busts of Michael and his wife Maria, cross crosslet between. /5 line inscription. AVF. Scarce. $500 estimate. |  |
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