NGC - AU 4/5, 5/5
Attica. Athens. Tetradrachm. 454-404 BC. (Kroll-8). (Hgc-4, 1597). (Sng Cop-31). Anv.: Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, round earring with central boss and pearl necklace. Rev.: Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square. . 17,22 g. Rarely visible crest and neackle on this issue. Nice patina. Slabbed by NGC as AU, strike 4/5, surface 5/5. Est...1000,00.
NGC - AU 4/5, 4/5
Aiolis. Myrina. Tetradrachm. 155-145 BC. Stephanophoric type. (Sacks-19). (Bmc-12). Anv.: Laureate head of Apollo to right. Rev.: Apollo Grynios standing to right, holding phiale and filleted laurel branch; monogram and MYPINAIΩN to left, omphalos and amphora at feet; all within laurel wreath. . 16,73 g. Slabbed by NGC as AU, strike 4/5, surface 4/5. Est...1500,00.
NGC - AU 5/5, 5/5
Ionia. Magnesia ad Maeandrum. Tetradrachm. 155-145 BC. Erasippos, son of Aristeos magistrate. (Sng von Aulock-2042). (SNG Lockett-2829). (Sng Delepierre-2642). Anv.: Diademed and draped bust of Artemis to right, bow and quiver over shoulder. Rev.: Apollo Delphios standing to left, left elbow resting on tall tripod behind, holding in right hand a branch tied with fillet; EPAΣIΠΠOΣ APIΣTEOY to left, MAΓNHTΩN to right, meander pattern below; all within laurel wreath. . 16,68 g. Delicate patina. Rare in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as AU, strike 5/5, surface 5/5. Est...2000,00.
Islands of Caria. Rhodos, Rhodes. Didrachm. 250-229 BC. Mnasimachos, magistrate. (Sng Cop-765). (Hgc-6, 1439). (Sng von Aulock-2807). Anv.: Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right. Rev.: Rose with bud to right; MNAΣIMAXOΣ above, P-O flanking stem; to left, Athena Nikephoros standing left. . 6,37 g. Displaced struck. Beautiful old cabinet tone. Almost XF. Est...400,00.
Lucania. Thourioi. Distater. 400-350 BC. (HN Italy-1804). (Sng Ans-963). Anv.: Head of Athena to left, wearing helmet adorned, on the bowl, with Skylla raising her right hand as if to shade her eyes as she looks off in the distance. Rev.: ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ Bull butting left; below, fish to left. . 15,62 g. A very rare issue with both types to left. VF/Choice VF. Est...2000,00.
NGC - Ch AU 4/5, 5/5
Thessaly. Thessalian League. Stater. Mid-late 1st century BC. Kephalos and Themisto- magistrates. (Hgc-4, 210). (BCD Thessaly-II 882.4). (Grose-4805). Anv.: Head of Zeus right, wearing oak wreath. Rev.: ΘΕΣΣΑ-ΛΩΝ, Athena Itonia advancing right, holding shield and preparing to hurl spear; (Κ)ΕΦ-AΛOY above, ΘΕΜΙΣΤΟ in exergue. . Slabbed by NGC as Ch AU, Strike 4/5, Surface 5/5. Est...500,00.
Sicily. Akragas. Hemilitron. 400-380 BC. (CNS-89). (Sng Ans-1097/1101). Anv.: Head of river god Akragas to left, wearing tainia; ΑΚΡΑΓΑΣ before. Rev.: Eagle standing to left, head to right, on Ionic capital; crab to left, six pellets (mark of value) to right. . 21,67 g. Well-centered. Scarce. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 238 (11/08/2010), lot 24. VF. Est...450,00.
Sicily. Selinos. Tetradrachm. 415-409 BC. (Hgc-2, 1221). (Sng Ans-699). (Schwabacher-30). Anv.: Apollo and Artemis standing right in a quadriga moving slowly to right; Artemis holding the reins and Apollo drawing his bow; below, barley corn. Rev.: ΣΕΛΙΝΟΝΤΙ(ΟN). The river-god Selinos standing front, head to left, holding laurel branch in his left hand and a phiale in his right; to left, garlanded altar; before altar, a rooster standing left; to right, selinon leaf over a bull standing left on a base. . 16,53 g. Slabbed by NGC asCh VF, Strike 4/5, Surface 2/5. NGC-VF. Est...2000,00.
Sicily. Syracuse. AE 33. 405-367 BC. Time of Dionysios I. (CNS-II 62). (Sng Ans-454/69). (Hgc-2, 1436). Anv.: Head of Athena to left, wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with wreath; ΣYPA before. Rev.: Sea-star between two dolphins. . 33,94 g. Perfectly centered struck. Rare in this condition. Almost XF. Est...500,00.
Sicily. Syracuse. Tetradrachm. 310-305 BC. Time of Agathokles. (Ierardi-103e). (Hgc-2, 1536). (Boston MFA-463 = Warren 406). Anv.: Head of Kore to right, wearing wreath of grain ears and single-pendant earring; KOPAΣ behind. Rev.: Nike standing to right, erecting trophy to right; monogram to lower left, triskeles to right, AΓAΘOKΛEOΣ in exergue. . 16,68 g. Nice and slight patina. Well-centered. Rare. With the usurpation of Agathokles in 317 BC, Syracuse once more monopolised the right of coinage for the whole of Sicily, even more distinctly than in the time of Dionysios. Yet the reign of Agathokles, as noted by Malcolm Bell (Morgantine Studies I, 1981) "was a watershed for the arts in Sicily, just as it was for politics. The change from a conservative late-classical style to the new modes of the early-Hellenistic period came very quickly, within the space of a decade, and it coincided with the replacement of democratic government by the new monarchy. It is clearly perceptible in the coins that... document the full acceptance of early-Hellenistic style."
Depicted often as a cruel and unscrupulous adventurer and tyrant, Agathokles achieved little of lasting historical importance; indeed after his death anarchy erupted both in Syracuse, where a damnatio memoriae was decreed, and in other places that had been under his rule (Diod. Sic. 21. 18). Nonetheless, his patronage of the arts left a legacy of beauty as embodied by a small number of surviving works of art from his reign, and smaller but no less wonderful objects such as this stunning coin.
Tiny lines on the cheek. Very beautiful. XF. Est...2000,00.
Superb and lovely
Sicily. Syracuse. Tetradrachm. 317-310 BC. Agathokles. (Ierardi-19, O3/R11). (Ward 316, same dies). (Jameson-861, same obv. die). (Sng Ans-633/4). (Dewing-943, same rev. die). (McClean-2818, same obv. die). Anv.: Head of Arethusa left, wearing grain wreath, pearl necklace and triple pendant earring; NI below neck truncation, three dolphins around. Rev.: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving galloping quadriga left; triskeles above, ΣYPAKOΣIΩN in exergue, monogram below. . 17,12 g.
Superb, sharp and lovely specimen with slight tone. Excellent eye appeal. Very rare in this condition.
Ex Roma Numismatics (23/03/2013), lot 141. AU. Est...6000,00.
Ex Q. David Bowers
Sicily. Syracuse. Tetradrachm. 317-310 BC. Agathokles. (Ierardi-68, O12/R44). (De Hirsch-662, same obv. die). (Sng Ans-640, same obv. die). (McClean-2817, same obv. die). Anv.: Head of Arethusa left, wearing grain wreath, pearl necklace and triple pendant earring; ΦI below neck truncation, three dolphins around. Rev.: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving galloping quadriga left; triskeles above, ΣYPAKOΣIΩN in exergue, monogram below. . 17,15 g.
Nice and delicate cabinet tone and a bold strike. Rare, with an enviable pedigree.
Ex Q. David Bowers Collection;
Ex Stacks Auction, 10 January 2011, lot 39;
Ex CNG 76 (01/09/2007), lot 168.
Ex Roma Numismatics (23/03/2013), lot 143. XF. Est...4000,00.
Syracuse Dekadrachm!! - NGC XF
Sicily. Syracuse. Dekadrachm. 405-370 BC. Signed works by Master Euainetos. (Gallatin RVII/CXV, same dies). (Sng Ans-362). Anv.: Charioteer driving galloping quadriga to left, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left; above, Nike flies to right, wreath in outstretched arms to crown charioteer; in exergue, panoply of arms on two steps: cuirass, two greaves, Phrygian helmet; horizontal spear behind. Rev.: Head of nymph Arethusa to left, wearing wreath of reeds, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ behind, four dolphins around and below lowermost dolphin under neck, signature EY-AINE. . 42,39 g.
Well-centered with deeply carved reliefs. Lovely cabinet patina with soft golden and bluish hues that further enhance its outstanding eye appeal. Some minor edge corrosion and signature off flan. Extremely rare.
Photo certificate by NGC as XF, Strike 4/5, Surface 2/5, Fine style and edge chips.
Ex 51 Gallery (29-04-2015), lot 14.
Widely considered to be the most beautiful coins ever struck, the immense silver decadrachms of Syracuse from the later fifth century BC represent the full flowering of classical Greek sculptural art. Syracuse, the foremost Greek city in Sicily, had produced coins of exceptional beauty for nearly a century when, ca. 415 BC, engravers began signing their coin dies. Chief among these were the master engravers Kimon and Euainetos, whose large silver decadrachms seemed to capture the spirit of the artistic and intellectual revolution then sweeping the Greek world. The decadrachm of Euainetos became a widely-copied archetype for Greek coinage, and the master engraver's head of Arethusa remains a paradigm of cool, classical beauty today. Est...20000,00.
Fine style
Macedon. Alexander III, "The Great". Stater. 310-275 AD. Uncertain mint in Greece or Macedonia. (Price-831). Anv.: Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with snake. Rev.: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Nike standing to left, holding stylis in left hand and wreath in right; in left field, ant and below, star. . 8,17 g.
Nice fine style, well centered and sharply detailed, displaying a delightful tone. Traces of luster remain. Only a minor incision at 11 o’clock on the reverse, yet still of excellent eye appeal.
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica (09/05/2024), lot 2157. Retains the original auction tag. AU. Est...4000,00.
NGC - Ch VF 5/5, 4/5
Kingdom of Macedon. Philip III Arrhidaios. Stater. 323-317 BC. Abydos. In the name and types of Alexander III. Struck under Leonnatos, Arrhidaios, or Antigonos I Monophthalmos. (Price-1524). (Dewing-1148). Anv.: Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with serpent, and pearl necklace. Rev.: AΛEΞANΔP-OY, Nike standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and cradling stylis in left arm; in left field, monogram above pentagram; cornucopia below left wing. . Slabbed by NGC as Ch VF, Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5, brushed. Est...3000,00.
Arsinoe II - XF 5/5, 2/5
Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt. Arsinoe II Philadelphos. Gold octodrachm. 270/68 BC. Alexandria. Struck under Ptolemy II. (Svoronos-471). Anv.: Diademed and veiled head of the deified Arsinoe II right; in the field to left, I. Rev.: ΑΡΣIΝΟΗΣ – ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ Double cornucopiae filled with fruit and bound with fillets. . 27,74 g.
Scratch on the reverse but nice struck and color. Very rare.
Slabbed by NGC as XF, Strike 5/5, Surface 2/5, marks. Est...10000,00.
NGC - VF 5/5, 4/5
Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. Mnaieion or Oktadrachm. 272-261/0 BC. Alexandria. (Sng Cop-132). (Svoronos-603). (CPE-307, Plate coin). Anv.: AΔEΛΦΩN Conjoined busts of Ptolemy II, diademed and draped, and Arsinöe II, diademed and veiled, to right; behind, Galatian shield. Rev.: ΘEΩN Conjoined busts of Ptolemy I, diademed and draped, and Berenike, diademed and veiled, to right. . 27,74 g. Rare. Slabbed by NGC as VF, Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5. Est...7000,00.
NGC - Ch VF 5/5, 4/5
Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 1/2 Mnaieion or Pentekontadrachmon. 285/4-246 BC. Alexandria. (Sng Cop-134). (Svoronos-604). (CPE-314). Anv.: AΔEΛΦΩN Conjoined busts of Ptolemy II, diademed and draped, and Arsinöe II, diademed and veiled, to right; behind, Galatian shield. Rev.: ΘEΩN Conjoined busts of Ptolemy I, diademed and draped, and Berenike, diademed and veiled, to right. .
Slabbed by NGC as Ch VF, Strike, 5/5 Surface, 4/5, edge marks. Est...5000,00.
NGC - Ch XF 5/5, 3/5
Kings of Armenia. Tigranes II 'the Great'. Tetradrachm. 83-70 BC. Tigranokerta. (Kovacs-74.1). (ACV-30). Anv.: Diademed and draped bust of Tigranes II right, wearing jeweled tiara with starburst between eagles standing outward looking inward; bead-and-reel border. Rev.: BAΣIΛEΩ/Σ - TIΓPANOY, Tyche seated right on rock, palm in outstretched right hand, river god Orontes swimming right before; AP monogram in right field, HΔ monogram on base of rock, laureate border. . 15,30 g. A good sample for this type. Slabbed by NGC as Ch XF, Strike 5/5, Surface 3/5. Est...1500,00.
NGC - Ch AU 5/5, 4/5
Kings of Pontos. Mithradates VI Eupator. Stater. 88-86 a.C. Tomis. Struck in the name and types of Lysimachos of Thrace. (Callataÿ-p. 142 (D7/R1)). (Sng Cop-1091). (Hgc-3.2, 1931). Anv.: Diademed head of deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon. Rev.: Athena Nikephoros seated left; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to right, ΛΥΣΙMΑXOY to left; ΦΔ monogram to inner left, TO below throne, ornamented trident in exergue. . 8,24 g.
First Mithradatic War issue. Minimal hairlines on the bust. Traces of luster and nice color. Very rare. Slabbed by NGC as Ch AU, Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5, light marks. Est...2000,00.
Magnificent
Sassanid Empire. Shapur I. Dinar. 260-272 AD. Mint I ("Ctesiphon"). Phase 2. (Göbl-type I/1). (SNS-type IIc/1b, style P, group d/1, 143). (Sunrise-740). Anv.: Draped bust to right, wearing diadem and mural crown surmounted by korymbos; one pellet above and two below diadem ends. Rev.: Fire-altar flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown with ribbons and korymbos and holding staff; frawahr to left of flames. . 7,42 g. Excellent style. Magnificent piece. Scarce. AU. Est...5000,00.
Sassanid Empire. Bahram I. Dinar. 273-276 AD. Ctesiphon. Style A/c. (Göbl-Type I/1). (SNS-Type I(1)/1ab(1a)). (Sunrise-754). Anv.: "mzdysn bgy wrhr'n MRK'n MRK' 'yr'n MNW ctry MN yzd'n" in Pahlavi, bust right, wearing diadem and radiate crown with korymbos; pellet above diadem ties. Rev.: "nwr' zy" in Pahlavi to left, "wrhr'n" in Pahlavi to right, fire altar; flanked by two attendants, the one on the left wears crown with korymbos, the other wears mural crown. . 7,40 g. Minor marks on obverse. Very scarce. VF/Choice VF. Est...7000,00.
MIB - Plate coin
Hispanic-Carthaginian Coinage. Shekel. 227-221 BC. Uncertain mint. (Abh-490). (Acip-557). (MIB-4182, Plate coin). Anv.: Head of Eshmun-Apollo left. Rev.: Horse standing right. . 7,20 g.
Light cabinet tone. Very rare, few specimens known.
Ex Jesús Vico 118 (13/11/2008), lot 59. Retains the original auction lot tag. Choice VF. Est...3000,00.
NGC - Ch VF 5/5, 4/5
Hispanic-Carthaginian Coinage. 1/4 shekel. 220-205 BC. Cartagena (Murcia). (Abh-545). (Acip-605). Anv.: Male head left. Rev.: Horse standing right. . 1,86 g. Nice cabinet tone. Rare in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as Ch VF, Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5. Wrong weight in the label. Est...600,00.
NGC - AU 4/5, 4/5
Caecilius. Q. Caecilius Metellus Plus Scipio y M. Eppius. Denarius. 47-46 BC. Africa. (Ffc-216). (Craw-461/1). (Cal-291). Anv.: Head of Africa right, wearing elephant's skin, corn stalk and Q. METELL before, plough below, SCIPIO. IMP behind. Rev.: Hercules standing facing, EPPIVS on right, LEG. F.C., (Legatus flandum curavit) on Ieft. . 3,94 g.
Nice and soft tone. Some lustrous surfaces. Scarce in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as AU, Strike 4/5, Surface 4/5. Est...500,00.
Pompeius Magnus. Cn. Pompeius Magnus y M. Poblicius. Denarius. 46-45 BC. Hispania. (Ffc-1). (Craw-469/a). (Cal-1146). Anv.: M. POBLICI. LEG. PRO. PR. head of Roma right.; bead and reel border. Rev.: CN. MAGNVS IMP., Hispania or Baetica presenting palm to Pompey who is alighting from prow. . 4,03 g. Very well-centered struck. Rarely encountered this good struck. XF. Est...1000,00.
Pompeius Magnus. Cn. Pompeius Magnus y M. Poblicius. Denarius. 46-45 BC. Hispania. (Ffc-3). (Craw-469/e). (Cal-1147). Anv.: M. POBLICI. LEO. PRO. PR. head of Roma right.; border of dots. Rev.: CN. MAGNVS IMP., Hispania or Baetica presenting palm to Pompey who is alighting from prow. . 3,81 g. Well struck. Soft tone. XF. Est...800,00.
NGC XF - Ex Sternberg 1981
Julius Caesar. L. Aemilius Buca. Denarius. 44 BC. Galia. (Alföldi Type IV, 103 A8/R4 – this coin illustrated). (Ffc-17). (Craw-480/4). (Sydenham-1060). Anv.: Laureate head right; CAESAR • IM downwards to right; large crescent dividing P M upwards to left. Rev.: Venus Victrix standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and leaning on scepter in left; L • AEMILIVS BVCA around from upper right. . 3,91 g.
Magnificent obverse, perfectly centered; reverse slightly off-center. Lovely cabinet tone with an very nice eye appeal. Rare and with an excellent pedigree.
Slabbed by NGC as XF, Strike 4/5, Surface 3/5.
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 78 (26/05/2014), lot 480;
Ex Sternberg XI (20/11/1981), lot 547. Est...9000,00.
NGC - Ch XF 5/5, 4/5
Julius Caesar. Denarius. 54-51 BC. Galia. (Ffc-50). (Craw-443/1). (Cal-640). Anv.: Elephant right, trampling on serpent, CAESAR in exergue. Rev.: Simpulum, sprinkler, axe and priest’s hat. . 3,93 g.
Very well-centered struck with soft and uniform tonning. Rara in this condition. Slabbed by NGC as Ch XF, Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5. Est...1500,00.
Marco Antonio y Augusto. M. Barbatius Pollio, Quaestor Pro Praetore. Denarius. 41 BC. Mint moving with M. Antony. (Ffc-8). (Craw-517/2). (Rsc-8a). Anv.: M•ANT•IMP•AVG•III•VIR•R•P•C•M•BARBAT•Q•P. Head of Marcus Antonius to right. Rev.: CAESAR•IMP•PONT•III•VIR•R•P•C•. Head of Octavian to right. . 3,42 g. Very well-centered struck. Scarce in this grade. Almost XF. Est...1000,00.
Ex Triton V 2002
Augustus. Sestertius. 25 BC. Uncertain Asian mint. (Ric-I 501 Pergamum). (Bmcre-713 Pergamum). (RPC-I 2233 Asia). Anv.: AVGVSTVS, bare head to right. Rev.: CA within rostral wreath. . 25,48 g.
Ex Triton V, Classical Numismatic Group (15/01/2002), lot 1762. Ex Robert Schonwalter Collection.
The mint identity and reverse legend of the Augustan CA issues has long been discussed (for a survey of theories see RPC I, pp. 380-381), but the reverse 'CA' may refer to the stabilised Communitas Asiae.
Following the defeat of Antony and Cleopatra, Augustus returned to Italy via Asia, most likely personally sanctioning at Pergamum the temple dedicated to himself and Rome. At the end of the civil war, Augustus sought to restore peace to the empire and to reinforce her frontiers.
This was achieved by establishing diplomatic relations with the surrounding rulers, and the placement of Agrippa as proconsul of Asia Minor once Augustus had returned to Rome in 19 BC. Almost XF. Est...1200,00.
Augustus. Denarius. 32-29 BC. Brundisium or Rome. (Ffc-53). (Ric-253). (Cal-677). Anv.: Diademed head of Venus or Pax right between cornucopiae and branch of laurel. Rev.: CAESAR - DIVI. F., Augustus walking right, raising right hand and carrying spear over shoulder. . 3,97 g. A good sample with a very soft patina, complemented by subtle iridescent reflections. It has slight porosities on the back that do not detract from its beauty. Rare. XF. Est...1500,00.
Augustus. Denarius. 19 BC. Colonia Patricia (Córdoba). (Ffc-160 var.). (Ric-40a). (Cal-763). Anv.: CAESAR AVGVSTVS bare head of Augustus right. Rev.: OB. CIVIS above and SERVATOS below the oak-wreath. . 3,64 g. A fine example with a soft, gunmetal-gray patina that reveals an underlying original luster. A minor area of weak strike does not diminish its beauty. Rare in this condition. XF. Est...800,00.
Caligula and Germanicus
Caligula and Germanicus. Denarius. 37 AD. Lugdunum. (Ric-12). (Bmc-13). (Rsc-4). Anv.: C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT, bare head of Gaius "Caligula" right. Rev.: GERMANICVS CAES P C CAES AVG GERM, bare head of Germanicus (father of Caligula) right. . 3,71 g. Some displaced strike with full legends. Minor scratches. Very rare. This coin, struck at the beginning of Caligula’s reign, is part of a commemorative series honoring his deceased family members, specifically paying tribute to his father, Germanicus.
A distinguished military commander, Germanicus successfully led campaigns against the Germanic tribes (AD 14-16), avenging Varus’ defeat at the Teutoburg Forest and reclaiming two lost legionary eagles. His achievements earned him a Triumph in Rome in AD 17, after which he was sent to Asia to reorganize the provinces.
In AD 19, amid a conflict with the governor of Syria, Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso, Germanicus suddenly fell ill and died under suspicious circumstances, leading to accusations against Piso and suspicions involving Sejanus and even Tiberius.
His death caused widespread mourning in Rome, where he was deeply revered and honored. Caligula’s decision to feature his father’s portrait on this coin was likely a strategic move to strengthen his legitimacy and gain public favor at the beginning of his reign. Choice VF. Est...3500,00.
Claudius. Denarius. 41-42 AD. Rome. (Ric-10). (Rsc-51). (Bmc-22). Anv.: TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P, laureate head right. Rev.: PACI AVGVSTAE, Pax-Nemesis, winged and draped, advancing right, with right hand holding out fold of drapery below chin, with left hand holding winged caduceus, pointing down at snake, gliding right. . 3,76 g. Beautiful high-relief portrait of excellent style. Light deposits on reverse. Very rare, especially in this exceptional condition. XF/Almost XF. Est...4000,00.
Claudius. Denarius. 44-45 AD. Lugdunum. (Ric-I 28). (Bmcre-27). (Von Kaenel-Type 22). Anv.: TI CLAVD•CAESAR AVG P•M•TR•P•IIII, laureate head right. Rev.: PACI AVGVSTAE, Pax-Nemesis advancing right, holding out fold of drapery below chin, and holding winged caduceus, pointing downward at erect snake, which is gliding right. . 3,61 g. Beautiful portrait. Slight erosion on the reverse with small scratches when trying to remove them. Very rare. Choice VF. Est...1500,00.
Claudius I and Agrippina II. Denarius. 50-51 AD. Rome. (Ric-I 81). (Bmcre-75). (Rsc-4). Anv.: TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM P M TRIB POT P P, laureate head of Claudius I to right. Rev.: AGRIPPINAE AVGVSTAE, draped bust of Agrippina II to right, wearing crown of corn ears, her hair in long plait behind. . 3,65 g. Ligera pátina. Leyendas completas. Muy rara. Ex Oslo Myntgalleri 14, (13/052018), lote 873.
This coin, one of the few Roman issues to depict an empress with her own name, features Agrippina II, wife of Claudius I, with the title Agrippinae Augustae. Her image follows the conventions of her official portrait, but it is notable for the inclusion of a crown of wheat ears, an attribute that associates her with the goddess Ceres, symbolizing fertility and the protection of the household. This iconography reinforces her role as the ideal empress and guarantor of dynastic continuity.
The issuance of this coin was part of a series of five new types aimed at legitimizing Agrippina’s position following her controversial marriage to Claudius and her elevation to the rank of Augusta. The union between uncle and niece was widely disapproved of in Roman society, so the coin’s iconography sought to consolidate her public image. However, more than a marriage of love, this was a strategic move for power on Agrippina’s part.
Shortly after her rise, she began eliminating those she saw as threats within the imperial court. Among her first maneuvers, she accused her rival Lollia Paulina of black magic, annulled Claudia Octavia’s engagement to secure her son Nero’s marriage, and ordered the assassination of Lucius Junius Silanus Torquatus' older brother to prevent any retaliation. This coin, therefore, is not only a numismatic testimony to Agrippina’s rise but also a reflection of the imperial propaganda used to reinforce her legitimacy and influence in Roman politics. Choice VF/Almost XF. Est...3500,00.
Nero. Sestertius. 65 AD. Rome. (Ric-I 273). (Bmcre-173). Anv.: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head to right. Rev.: Roma, helmeted and draped, seated to left on cuirass, right foot on helmet, holding Victory in outstretched right hand and resting left hand on parazonium; to right, shields set on ground, S-C across field, ROMA in exergue. . 28,24 g. Attractive specimen with beautiful brown patina. XF. Est...3000,00.
Titus. Aureus. 75 AD. Rome. Struck under Vespasian. (Ric-II 2 780). (Bmcre-171). (Calicó-731a). Anv.: T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN, laureate head to right. Rev.: Bull butting to right; COS IIII in exergue.. . 7,32 g.
Well-centered struck on a broad flan. Slight orange tone and traces of luster. Attractive and rare. Almost XF. Est...9000,00.
NGC - AU 4/5, 4/5
Domitian. Denarius. 90-91 AD. Rome. (Ric-II.1 722). (Bmcre-182). (Rsc-263). Anv.: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P X, laureate head to right. Rev.: IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P, Minerva standing facing, head to left, holding spear with right hand, left hand resting on hip. . 3,59 g. Excellent portrait. Original luster. Slabbed by NGC as AU Strike 4/5, Surface 4/5. Est...300,00.
Ex Roma Numismatics
Nerva. Aureus. 97 AD. Rome. (Ric-19). (Calicó-976). Anv.: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, laureate head right. Rev.: LIBERTAS PVBLICA, Libertas, draped and standing left, holding pileus and sceptre. . 7,56 g.
Well-centered, fine style and nice intense yellow color. Rare.
Ex Roma Numismatics 15 (05/04/2018), lot 540. Almost XF/Choice VF. Est...10000,00.
Ex Freeman&Sear
Hadrian. Aureus. 124-125 AD. Rome. (Ric-726). (Bmcre-378). (Calicó-1209a). Anv.: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate head to right, with slight drapery on his left shoulder. Rev.: COS / III. Sol, radiate and nude but for cloak draped over his left arm, mounting fast quadriga galloping to left, holding reins in his right hand and whip ins left. . 7,23 g. Well-centered. Rare. Ex Freeman & Sear 14 (21/06/2007), lote 417. Choice VF. Est...6000,00.
HISPANIA
Hadrian. Sestertius. 134-138 AD. Rome. (Ric-II 851 var.). (Banti-448). (C-832). Anv.: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, laureate and draped bust right. Rev.: HISPANIA, Hispania reclining left holding branch and resting elbow on rock; rabbit right before. . 27,69 g. Slightly tooled fields. Otherwise a good sample. Rare. AU/XF. Est...2000,00.
Marcus Aurelius. Aureus. 160-161 AD. Rome. (Ric-488). (Calicó-1981). (Bmc-1017). Anv.: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG P II F, bare headed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev.: TR POT XV COS III, Mars advancing right, carrying spear and trophy. . 7,31 g. Traces of luster and nice color. Well-centered struck. Scarce, even more in this condition. XF. Est...7000,00.
Ex The Vermeule, Stack's 2010
Julia Domna. Sestertius. 198 AD. Rome. (Ric-IV 859). (Bmcre-772). Anv.: IVLIA AVGVSTA, draped bust to right. Rev.: MATER DEVM, Cybele seated to left between two lions, holding branch and resting arm on drum; SC in exergue. . 27,68 g. A magnificent example with exceptional presentation. Its mintage is perfectly centered and its coin blank is very round, which, along with its beautiful green patina, will be highly valued by collectors.
Stack's described it as a "medallic Sestertius" due to its presentation. Ex The Vermeule, Ward, and Mexico Maxico Collections, Stack's (11/01/2010), lot 399. XF. Est...2500,00.
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