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ROMAN EMPIRE, Vespasian, AR Denarius, RIC II 686VESPASIAN, AD 69-79
AR Denarius (18.35mm, 3.26g, 6h)
Struck AD 74. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESP AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right
Reverse: PONTIF MAXIM around winged caduceus
References: RIC II 686 (R), RCV 2306

Lightly toned and lustrous. A magnificent portrait of Vespasian and an exemplar of the veristic style of Flavian portraiture.4 commentsCPK04/13/24 at 18:02quadrans: Nice 🤗👍

GREEK, Alexandria, Euergetes DrachmObv. Diademed head of Zeus Ammon to right, with ram's horn in his hair and over the diadem.
Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; to left, filleted cornucopiae; between eagle's legs, monogram of XP.
Mint: Alexandria, 246-222 BC.

41mm 70.68g

Sv.964; BMC.87; Cop.171; GC.7814; MP.118; CPE. I/2B395. 6 commentskc04/08/24 at 12:55gallienus1: The best of its type I have ever seen!

GREEK, Alexandria, Euergetes DrachmObv. Diademed head of Zeus Ammon to right, with ram's horn in his hair and over the diadem.
Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; to left, filleted cornucopiae; between eagle's legs, monogram of XP.
Mint: Alexandria, 246-222 BC.

41mm 70.68g

Sv.964; BMC.87; Cop.171; GC.7814; MP.118; CPE. I/2B395. 6 commentskc04/06/24 at 14:08*Alex: I agree woth CPK these coins are indeed impressive...

GREEK, Alexandria, Euergetes DrachmObv. Diademed head of Zeus Ammon to right, with ram's horn in his hair and over the diadem.
Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; to left, filleted cornucopiae; between eagle's legs, monogram of XP.
Mint: Alexandria, 246-222 BC.

41mm 70.68g

Sv.964; BMC.87; Cop.171; GC.7814; MP.118; CPE. I/2B395. 6 commentskc04/06/24 at 12:55CPK: Beautiful piece! Those coins are so impressive in ...

Roman Empire, Philipp II, SestertiusObv. M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, Bare-headed and draped bust right.
Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENT S C, Philip standing right, holding globus and spear.
Mint: Rome, 244-246 AD.

32mm 21.66g

RIC 255a.

Provenance:
Ex Collection Rev. Percy Barron.
Ex Dr. Jacob Hirsch, Auction 30, 11th May 1911, lot 1193.
Ex Otto Helbing Nachfolger, Auction 86, 25th November 1942, lot 1888
Ex Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 24, 22nd June 2016, lot 890.

Numbering among the unfortunate boy-emperors of the 3rd Century, Philip II was only about seven years old when his eponymous father hailed him Caesar early in 244. These formative years must have been traumatic for the young Caesar, as his father had come to the throne by way of a coup in Asia Minor, and upon returning to Europe he was perpetually at risk on the Danube front, where he fought hard to keep Rome's enemies at bay. Philip II held the title Caesar for slightly more than three years, during which time he had many attractive coins struck in his honour – principally silver double- denarii and brass sestertii (NAC).13 commentskc03/27/24 at 17:46CPK: Great coin!

Roman Empire, Sextus Pompeius, DenariusObv. MAG • PIVS • IMP • ITER,
Bare head of Pompey the Great right; capis to left, lituus to right.
Rev. CLAS • ET • OR[Æ]/(MAR)IT • EX • S • C,
Neptune, naked but for chlamys on left arm, holding apluster and resting right foot on prow, standing left between the Catanaean brothers Anapias and Amphinomus running in opposite directions, bearing their parents on their shoulders; PRÆF above.
Mint: Uncertain Sicilian mint, 37/6 BC.

19mm 3.81g

Crawford 511/3a; CRI 334; Sydenham 1344; RSC 17 (Pompey the Great); BMCRR Sicily 7-10; Kestner 3783-4; RBW 1785.

Provenance:
Ex Münzen & Medaillen AG Basel, Auction 35 (1967), lot 7.
Ex Paul-Francis Jacquier, Auction 51, 15th September 2023, Lot 455.

The brothers Anapias and Amphinomus carried their parents upon their shoulder to safety during an eruption of Mt. Aetna near their home in Sicily. Familial fidelity was highly valued in Roman society, and was used on this issue along with the obverse depicting the head of Pompey the Great to show his son's, Sextus Pompey, fidelity to his memory (written by New York Sale).10 commentskc03/18/24 at 22:05gb29400: Beautiful Shocked

ROMAN EMPIRE, Domitian, AE Quadrans, RIC II 250DOMITIAN, AD 81-96
AE Quadrans (17.62mm, 2.58g, 6h)
Struck AD 84/5. Rome mint
Obverse: African rhinoceros, head down, charging left
Reverse: IMP DOMIT AVG GERM around large S C
References: RIC II 250, RCV 2835

A choice specimen, perfectly centered and well-struck from artistic dies.7 commentsCPK03/15/24 at 01:09paul1888: Beautiful obverse.

Roman Empire, Tiberius, 19 August 14 - 16 March 37 A.D., Tribute Penny of Matthew 22:20-21, Giard Lyon, group 1SH85106. Silver denarius, Giard Lyon, group 1, 144; RIC I 26 (C); BMCRE I 34; RSC II 16; Hunter I C3691; SRCV I 1763, Mint State, extraordinary!, centered, light golden toning on luster, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, weight 3.826g, maximum diameter 18.8mm, die axis 0o, early 'plain' fine style, c. 15 - 18 A.D.; obverse TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head right; reverse PONTIF MAXIM (high priest), Pax (or Livia as Pax) seated right on chair with plain legs set on base, long scepter vertical behind in her right hand, branch in left hand, no footstool1 commentsJoe Sermarini02/02/24 at 16:53Justin L1: What an incredible example!

Greek, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 460-443 BC. AR Nomos7,83 gm.
Phalantos seated l. on dolphin, holding file in r. hand, shrimp below.
Rev. TAPAΣ Taras seated to l. holding spindle and staff.
Vlasto 201. Flan large. Rare.
Good very fine.1 commentsLeo01/30/24 at 22:31Brennos: Ahah well done ! i was the underbidder . You'...

Greek, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 390-385 BC. AR Nomos19.5mm, 7.76 g, 12h
Nude youth, shield on arm, on horse standing left; tiny Λ below.
Phalanthos, nude, riding dolphin left; tiny tiny H on dolphin, P below.
Fischer-Bossert Group 30, 440 (V194/R335); Vlasto 376 (same dies); HN Italy 869; SNG ANS 899 (same dies); SNG Lockett 156 (same dies).
Deeply toned, slightly off center on reverse. VF.1 commentsLeo01/27/24 at 19:26Justin L1: Wow! This is a perfect coin:)

Maximinus I Maximinus I AR Denarius. Rome, 236 AD. IMP MAXIMINVS AVG GERM, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / PM TR P II COS P P, Maximinus standing left between two standards, holding sceptre & raising right hand in salute. RIC 4; RSC 56 , 1.57gm1 commentsBritanikus01/22/24 at 22:13Jay GT4: The "Chin"

Roman Empire, Faustina Sr., Augusta 25 February 138 - Early 141, Wife of Antoninus Pius, gold aureus, RIC III AP356dFaustina Sr., Augusta 25 February 138 - Early 141, Wife of Antoninus Pius
SH33181. Gold aureus, SRCV II 4553 (same dies), Cayon 1765 (same), RIC III AP356d, Cohen II 98, BMCRE IV AP398, Choice EF, Rome mint, weight 6.923g, maximum diameter 19.8mm, die axis 180o, 147 - 161 A.D.; obverse DIVA FAVSTINA, diademed, draped and veiled bust left; reverse AVGVSTA, Ceres standing left, torch in right hand, scepter in left hand; very light hairline scratches; ex Numismatik Lanz auction 135, lot 745 (misattributed); ex Goldberg auction 44, lot 3704 (ICG AU 50); hints of red toning, bold and beautiful, struck with elegant dies!; scarce3 commentsJoe Sermarini01/16/24 at 17:21quadrans: Great piece ..I like it.. Smile

Greek, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 450-440 BC. AR Nomos25 mm, 7.95 g, 6 h.
Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphing to left, extending both hands; below, scallop shell; to upper right, cicada.
Rev. TARAΣ Youthful oikist, draped from the waist, seated to left on a diphros, holding an upright spindle in his right hand; all within laurel wreath.
Fischer-Bossert 140b ( this coin, V75'/R95α). Gillet 57 ( this coin ). HN Italy -. SNG Ashmolean 223 ( same dies ). Vlasto -.
Very rare and attractively toned. Minor scratches and with a graffito on the obverse and light doubling on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.

From the collections of Prof. Dr. D. Mannsperger and that of R. Maly, LHS 100, 23 April 2007, 27, ex Numismatica Ars Classica G, 10 April 1997, 1008, and from the collection of C. Gillet ('Kunstfreund', 1879-1972), photofile no. 57.2 commentsLeo01/11/24 at 22:35Jay GT4: This is fantastic

Greek, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. temp. Pyrrhos of Epeiros. Circa 276-272 BC. AV Quarter Stater – Triobol11mm, 2.15 g, 4h
Head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath; NK monogram to left;
Eagle standing right, wings spread, on thunderbolt; TAPAN[TINΩN] up left field; to right, [ΦI(?) above two stars] above two amphorai; NIKAP in exergue.
Fischer-Bossert G58c (V49/R58 – this coin); Vlasto 57 (same dies); HN Italy 986; SNG Copenhagen 837 (same dies); Berlin 28 (same dies).
Minor marks, double struck on reverse. VF.
Ex Gorny & Mosch 207 (15 October 2012), lot 15; Hess-Leu [22] (4 April 1963), lot 14; Leu FPL [1] (ND [1960]), no. 4.1 commentsLeo01/11/24 at 11:10Jay GT4: I would love on of these.

ROMAN EMPIRE, Licinius II. (317-324 A.D.), Aquilea, RIC VII 072T, -/-//AQT, AE-3 Follis, CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, VOT/•/V, R4! #1133 Licinius II. (317-324 A.D.), Aquilea, RIC VII 072T, -/-//AQT, AE-3 Follis, CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, VOT/•/V, R4! #1
avers: LICINIVS IVN NOB CAES, 6, B3, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right seen from back.
reverse: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, VOT/•/V in wreath.
exergue: -/-//AQT, diameter: 18,0-19,0mm, weight: 3,61g, axis: 0h,
mint: Aquilea, date: 320-21A.D.,
ref: RIC VII 072T, p-402, 3rd.off., R4!, Sear 15436,
Q-0015 commentsquadrans12/30/23 at 03:21ickster: This coin has it all. Nice!

Roman Empire, Faustina Sr., Augusta 25 February 138 - Early 141, Wife of Antoninus Pius, gold aureus, RIC III AP356dFaustina Sr., Augusta 25 February 138 - Early 141, Wife of Antoninus Pius
SH33181. Gold aureus, SRCV II 4553 (same dies), Cayon 1765 (same), RIC III AP356d, Cohen II 98, BMCRE IV AP398, Choice EF, Rome mint, weight 6.923g, maximum diameter 19.8mm, die axis 180o, 147 - 161 A.D.; obverse DIVA FAVSTINA, diademed, draped and veiled bust left; reverse AVGVSTA, Ceres standing left, torch in right hand, scepter in left hand; very light hairline scratches; ex Numismatik Lanz auction 135, lot 745 (misattributed); ex Goldberg auction 44, lot 3704 (ICG AU 50); hints of red toning, bold and beautiful, struck with elegant dies!; scarce3 commentsJoe Sermarini12/26/23 at 08:07vindelicus: Great coin. Wonderful style.

ROMAN EMPIRE, Probus, Lugdunum, RIC 64 Bust Type GObv:– VIRTVS PRO-BI AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield, decorated with emperor riding past row of soldiers with shields
Rev:– ADVENTVS PROBI AVG, Emperor riding left, right hand raised, left holding sceptre; at foot, captive
Minted in Lugdunum (IIII) Emission 5 Officina 4. End A.D. 277 to Early A.D. 278
References:– Cohen 69. Bastien 256 (2 examples). RIC 64 Bust Type G (S)
Appear to be an obverse die match to the plate example in Bastien.

Maridvnvm10 commentsmaridvnvm11/19/23 at 16:19Noah: Excellent!!

ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan AE Sestertius, RIC 549 var.Æ Sestertius (27,23g, Ø 33,5mm, 6h). Rome, AD 107.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate draped cuirassed bust right.
Rev.: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI around, S C in ex., Trajan crowned by Victory.
RIC 549 var. ; BMC 825 var.; Cohen 516 var.; Strack 359 (Mailand, Castello Sforza (1929) for this bust type); Banti 221 var.; MIR 14/320 (unlisted bust type [h])
Ex cgb.fr, Sept. 20154 commentsCharles S11/18/23 at 16:10paul1888: Outstanding coin!

ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan AE Sestertius, RIC 642Sesterce, Trajan, 116 (Bronze) RIC 642
Avers : Buste lauré de Trajan à droite avec l’égide sur l’épaule, vu de trois quarts en avant (O*4).
IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO P M [TR P COS VI P P
Revers : Trajan debout de face, tourné à droite, vêtu militairement, tenant le parazonium de la main droite et une haste de la main gauche entre l’Euphrate et le Tigre allongés de chaque côté, tenant chacun un roseau et appuyé sur une urne ; devant Trajan, l’Arménie assise sur le sol.
ARME-NIA ET MESOPOTA[MIA IN POTESTATEM P R REDACTAE]/ S|C .
1 comments11/18/23 at 14:59paul1888: I love the reverse

ROMAN EMPIRE, Hadrian Dupondius 117 AD ConcordiaReference.
RIC 538b; C. 260; BMC 1107; Strack 502

Obv. IMP CAES DIVI TRAIAN AVG F TRAIAN HADRIAN OPT AVG GER
Radiate, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, baldric strap over shoulder and across chest, seen from front

Rev. DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS P P S C
Concordia enthroned facing left, holding patera in right hand, left elbow resting on small statue of Spes on small column, cornucopiae below throne.

12.31gr
28 mm
12h

Note.
CNG Sale 11/09.
From the Estate Collection of Dr. Richard Doty9 commentsokidoki11/18/23 at 14:54paul1888: Great details

Roman Republic, P. Licinius Crassus AR DenariusFor Marcus Licinius Crassus, who formed First Triumvirate with Caesar and Pompey in 60 BC, killed at Carrhae in Parthia in 53 BC.

Denarius, minted by son, P Licinius Crassus, ca 54 BC.
Bust of Venus, right, SC behind
Amazon with horse, P CRASSVS MF.

Seaby, Licinia 18
3 commentsBlindado11/18/23 at 14:51paul1888: Really nice

ROMAN EMPIRE, Claudius I, 25 January 41 - 13 October 54 A.D., Gold aureusSH21696. Gold aureus, RIC I 27 (R2), BMCRE I 26, SRCV I 1833, VF, fantastic fine style, some light scratches and marks,, weight 7.620 g, maximum diameter 18.3 mm, die axis 90o, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, 44 A.D.; obverse TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P IIII, laureate head right; reverse PACI AVGVSTAE, Pax-Nemesis, winged, advancing right, with left pointing winged caduceus down at snake, right holding out fold of drapery below chin; ex Pegasi; very rare1 commentsJoe Sermarini11/18/23 at 14:50paul1888: I love this reverse

PUNIC, Carthage, Zeugitana, c. 310 - 290 B.C., Electrum shekelSH21941. Electrum shekel, Jenkins and Lewis 247 - 250, SNG Cop 137, SGCV II 6462, Choice gVF, a gem, weight 7.575 g, maximum diameter 18.8 mm, die axis 0o, Carthage mint, obverse head of Tanit left, wreathed in grain, wearing necklace and triple-drop earring, dot border; reverse horse standing right on double exergual line, pellet lower right, border of dots; excellent strike with dies of finest style; scarce1 commentsJoe Sermarini11/18/23 at 14:48paul1888: Without the inscriptions the eyes are drawn to the...

ROMAN REPUBLIC, Man. Aquillius ,AR serrate Denarius
c.71/65 BC
Crawford 401/1. RSC Aquillia 2.

Obv.: Draped bust of Virtus right, wearing crested Montefortino helmet, ornamented at the side with feather.

Rev.: Mn. Aquillius standing left, head right, supporting kneeling female figure of Sicilia; SICIL in exergue. 1 commentsRichard M1011/18/23 at 14:44paul1888: Really nice

Roman Imperators, Mark Antony and Octavia, 39 B.C., Ephesos, Ionia, Silver Cistophoric TetradrachmSH86609. Silver cistophoric tetradrachm, RPC I 2202, Sydenham 1198, Crawford 263, RSC Octavia and M. Antony 3, Sear CRI 263, BMCRR East 135, SRCV I 1513, Choice gVF, toned, well centered, some die wear and rust, scratches, Ephesos mint, weight 11.723g, maximum diameter 27.1mm, die axis 0o, summer - autumn 39 B.C.; obverse M ANTONIVS IMP COS DESIG ITER ET TERT (Consul Elect for the 2nd and 3rd time), conjoined head of Antony and bust of Octavia right, Antony nearer and wreathed in ivy, Octavia draped; reverse Dionysus standing half left on cista mystica, in his right hand, thyrsus in his left hand, flanked by two interlaced snakes with heads erect, III VIR (triumvir) downward on left, R P C (Reipublicae Constituendae) upward on right1 commentsJoe Sermarini11/18/23 at 14:43paul1888: A beautiful coin.

GREEK, Italy, Calabria, Taras (c. 344-340 B.C.), Silver Stater.8.03g., 2h
Naked youth on a horse pacing right, crowning the horse with a wreath held in his extended right hand, K(KAA?) and an upright club below the horse, rev. TAP-A-Σ, Phalanthos riding on a dolphin left, holding a kantharos in his extended right hand, and a trident and a shield in his left, Ω below dolphin's tail, waves below.
Fischer-Bossert, Group 49, 685 (V260/R532); Vlasto 509 (these dies); SNG Lloyd 173 (these dies); SNG ANS 960; HN Italy 887. An exceptional example, well-struck from fresh dies and perfectly centred on a flan of good metal, extremely fine and most attractive.
From Sovereign Rarities (2018)

The "K" or "KAL" engraver was one of the finest Greek masters working in the 4th century. His work though rare, can also be found on coins from Heraklea, Metapontion, and Thouroi.4 commentsLeo11/18/23 at 14:42paul1888: A really wonderful coin. An incredible strike. L...

Greek, Italy, LUCANIA, Velia. Circa 300-280 BC. AR Nomos22mm, 7.46 g, 11h
Philistion Group. Helmeted head of Athena right, griffin on bowl / Lion standing right; die erasure below. Williams 394 (O197/R278); HN Italy 1301; SNG ANS 1397; SNG Ashmolean 1392; BMC 110; McClean 1470 (all from the same dies). VF, toned.
Ex Seaby Coin & Medal Bulletin 818 (March 1987), no. B34.4 commentsLeo11/18/23 at 14:39paul1888: Beautiful

GREEK, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. AR Nomos. Circa 415-405 BC.22mm, 7.88 g, 9h
Nude rider seated right on horse, which he crowns; kerykeion to right, ΛA in exergue / Phalanthos, nude, extending his hand, riding dolphin right.
Fischer-Bossert Group 21, 297 (V134/R229); Vlasto 320–1 (same dies); HN Italy 851; SNG Copenhagen 803 (same dies); SNG Lloyd 150 (same dies); SNG Lockett 351 (same dies); Hirsch 190 (same dies); Dewing 137 (same dies).
Even light gray tone, with iridescence around the devices, a few marks under tone on obverse, light scuffs under tone and die flaw on reverse. Near EF. Very rare.

From the Matthew Curtis Collection. Ex William N. Rudman Collection (Triton V, 15 January 2002), lot 1040.3 commentsLeo11/18/23 at 14:38paul1888: Beautiful

GREEK, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. AR Nomos. Circa 280-272 BC.21mm, 6.51 g, 4h

Reduced standard. Nude youth dismounting from horse rearing left; EY to right, ZÎ©Î Y below / Phalanthos, nude, holding kantharos and filleted palm frond, riding dolphin left; Î˜I to left; to right, crested Corinthian helmet left. Vlasto 809 = Walcher de Molthein 114 (same obv. die); HN Italy –. Old cabinet tone, die break on obverse. EF.

From the Matthew Curtis Collection. Ex Leu 59 (17 May 1994), lot 36.1 commentsLeo11/18/23 at 14:37paul1888: An incredible strike. Overall a very beautiful ex...

GREEK, ITALY, CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 430-425 BC. AR Nomos23.5mm, 7.75 g, 4h
Taras as Oikistes, his torso bare, wearing himation from his waist, seated left on stool, holding kantharos in extended right hand and cradling scepter in left arm; altar to left.
Phalanthos, nude, extending left hand and supporting himself with his right, riding dolphin right; scallop shell below, TAPAN-TI-NΩN around.
Fischer-Bossert Group 17, 245 (V117/R184); Vlasto, Taras, Type 33, n = Ward 23 (same dies); Vlasto 212 (same dies); HN Italy 844; SNG Ashmoleon 227–8; BMC 85-6; de Luynes 281-2; McClean 556 (all from the same dies).
Old collection tone, light porosity at periphery, some old scratches under tone. VF.

From the Pythagoras Collection.1 commentsLeo11/18/23 at 14:35paul1888: A lovely coin.

Greek, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 450-425 BC. AR Nomos8.10 gm.
Dolphin rider l., with both arms extended; beneath, pecten.
Rev. Oecist seated r. on stool, holding staff and cantharus.
Vlasto 197. SNG France 1164 (these dies). F.B. 161. Historia Numorum Italy 844.
Lightly toned and extremely fine.
Ex: from Vinchon collection(1951).2 commentsLeo11/18/23 at 14:34paul1888: An artistic and beautiful coin.

Roman Empire, Drusus, Son of Tiberius, Twin Sestertius Tiberius and Germanicus Gemellus Sestertius
Obv. Busts of two children on cornucopiae (Tiberius und Germanicus), between winged caduceus.
Rev. DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N PONT TR POT II, big S C in the center.
Mint: Rome, struck under Tiberius for Drusus, 22-23 AD.

33mm 27.23g

BMC 95; Coh. 1 (Drusus); RIC² 42.

Provenance:
Ex Künker, Auction 377, 20th October 2022, lot 5700.
Ex Salton Collection.
Ex Auction M. Etienne Bourgey, Paris 1923, No. 69.
Ex Auction Ars Classica 12, Luzern 1926, No. 2747.

This issue, commemorating the birth of twin sons to Drusus Caesar and his wife Livia Drusilla (Livilla), was part of the series issued under Tiberius in AD 22-23 to promote the imperial virtue and dynastic solidity of the emperor's family. Although Germanicus Gemellus died very young, his brother Tiberius lived into his adulthood, with the expectation that he would be heir to his grandfather following the premature death of his father, Drusus. In the later years of the emperor’s life, however, Gaius (Caligula) was often seen in close company with the emperor, while Tiberius Gemellus’ status was shrouded in obscurity. Thus after the death of the emperor, Caligula, assisted by the Praetorian Prefect, Macro, quickly moved to take the purple. Upon the reading of the deceased emperor’s will it was discovered that Tiberius intended for both Tiberius Gemellus and his cousin Gaius to be jointly elevated, and, moreover, that Gemellus was to be the senior partner. Under unknown authority, Caligula quickly had the will vacated, and, shortly thereafter, his cousin murdered (CNG).5 commentskc11/18/23 at 14:33paul1888: A wonderful coin. An impressive provenance.

Greek, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 500-490 BC. AR NomosAR. 7.47 g. 24.00 mm.
Obv. Phalanthos riding dolphin right, holding cuttlefish; below, ΤΑΡΑ (retrograde).
Rev. [...] Ra (retrograde). Hippocamp right; cockle shell below.
HN Italy 827; Vlasto 108.
RR. Choice example of this rare and fascinating issue. Delicate warm patina over lustrous surfaces. EF.1 commentsLeo11/18/23 at 14:30paul1888: An amazing example

NUMIDIA, Juba I, Circa 60-46 BCKINGS of NUMIDIA. Juba I, Circa 60-46 BC. Drachm (Silver, 17mm, 3.76 g 12), Utica. REX IVBA Diademed, bearded, draped and cuirassed bust of Juba I to right, scepter over his right shoulder. Rev. (Punic legend) Octastyle temple with a flat roof and a small, central, pedimented tower. MAA 29. Mazard 84. SNG Copenhagen 523. Attractively toned grey. Bankers mark under ear.1 commentsAncient Aussie09/09/23 at 11:29Jay GT4: Very nice

Greek, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 490-480 BC. AR Nomos21 mm, 8.12 g, 6 h.
ΤΑRΑΣ Youthful oikist, nude and with long hair, riding dolphin to right, holding octopus in his right hand and extending his left; around, cable border.
Rev. ΤΑRΑΣ Hippocamp to right; below, cockle shell; around, rayed border.
Fischer-Bossert 25 (V11/R19). HN Italy 827. SNG Lockett 122 ( same dies ). Vlasto 124.
Very rare. A very well preserved piece of wonderful late Archaic style. Very light deposits, otherwise, good very fine.1 commentsLeo09/05/23 at 20:26paul1888: Beautiful coin. Great details.

GREEK, Macedonian Kingdom, Alexander III the Great, 336 - 323 B.C.SH56812. Gold stater, Price 2633; Müller Alexander 30, aEF, rev die wear, fine style, Lydia, Sardes (Sart, Turkey) mint, weight 8.597g, maximum diameter 17.0mm, die axis 180o, c. 323 - 319 B.C.; obverse head of Athena right in crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a coiled snake, wearing necklace and pendant earring; reverse AÎ›EÎžANâˆ†[POY], Nike standing half left, wreath in extended right, stylus in left, race torch left below wing, monogram off flan below right wing; a few small die breaks, lustrous fields, superb bust of Athena1 commentsJoe Sermarini08/19/23 at 13:39Serendipity: Definitely the Best of Type and professionally cat...

ROMAN EMPIRE, Geta, Bimetallic MedallionObv. P SEPTIMIVS GETA CAESAR, bare head and cuirassed bust right, holding spear over shoulder.
Rev. Minerva standing right, holding spear and resting on shield, facing Neptune seated left, holding trident; between them, table on which is a vase; on background a small winged figure; in ex. COS II.
Mint: Rome, 208 AD.

45mm 79.39g

Gnecchi - (cfr. for reverse type vol. II, pl. 52.5); C -.

Provenance:
Ex Bertolami, Auction 67, 11th July 2019, lot 455.

Apparently unique and unpublished. A prestigious medallion struck in high relief on a very large and thick flan
Very interesting medallion which must have relation with Athens, since the reverse seems to depict the dispute between Athena and Poseidon for the patronage of that city-state. The case was submitted to a plebiscite. The figure in the middle is counting the votes cast by the people into a jar, as was usual in ancient Greece elections. This legend is the subject of number 270 of the series "Monnaies de Légendes" from Emblemiste (written by Emblemiste, forum monnaie antique).7 commentskc08/14/23 at 18:54Joe Sermarini: Fantastic!

ROMAN EMPIRE, Caracalla, Bimetallic SestertiusObv. M AVR ANTONINVS PIVS FELIX AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right.
Rev. P M TR P XVII IMP III COS IIII P P, emperor, accompanied by two officiers, standing r. on platform, haranguing soldiers behind, standards, in ex. S C.
Mint: Rome, 214 A.D.

32mm 32.71g

RIC 525c var. (draped bust); Banti 59

Provenance:
Ex Bertolami, Auction 12, 29th October 2014, lot 863.

Before a battle, or on parade, the emperor would address his troops in an event known as an adlocutio cohortium (address to the cohorts). This was an important opportunity for the emperor to be present among his troops and inspire morale and esprit de corps among them. A sestertius of Gaius (Caligula), issued on behalf of a donative for the Praetorian Guard, was the first to employ the adlocutio as a reverse type. Similar subsequent issues were minted to emphasize the emperor's perceived, if not actual, role as military commander. The present specimen commemorates Caracalla's victory against the Germans and his preparations for a Persian war. Caracalla idolized Alexander the Great and, as other emperors before him, wished to recreate his successes in the east. Thus, in 214 AD, after having been proclaimed "Alexander" at Philippopolis in Thrace, he assembled his troops, who had been outfitted as Macedonians, and proceeded into Asia Minor. Caracalla's ambitions were, however, hampered by his own unfit physical and mental state; over the next three years the campaign degeneratged into near-chaos and ended with Caracalla's murder.
(written by CNG, 2003)3 commentskc08/11/23 at 15:07quadrans: Nice piece 👍

Superb.

GREEK, Macedonian Kingdom, Lysimachos, 323-281 BC ThraceAR - Tetradrachm struck in Lampsakos, 286-281 BC
Obv. Head of Alexander the Great, wearing taenia and horn of Ammon
Rev. BASILEWS – LYSIMAXOY Athena, wearing Corinthian helmet, in long robe, seated facing left on throne, left arm resting on shield decorated with lion's-head, spear pointing downwards behind her right shoulder, holding in outstretched right hand winged Nike who is crowning the name with wreath. In left field monogram HP (ligate); in exergue, crescent with cavity left.
28.8mm, 16.85g
Ref. Thompson 47; Müller 401; SNG Paris 2542

24 commentsAlexB07/29/23 at 08:08Brennos: A really great coin.

GREEK, Seleukid Kingdom, Alexander I Balas, AR Tetradrachm (Antioch on the Orontes mint)Seleukid Empire, Alexander I Balas AR Tetradrachm. Antioch on the Orontes, circa 151-146 BC. Diademed head right / Zeus Nikephoros seated to left, holding sceptre; BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY to right, ΘEOΠATOPOΣ EYEPΓETOY to left, monogram in exergue. SC 1781q; HGC 9, 875a. 16.80g, 30mm, 1h.

Ex Roma Numismatics Auction XXI (Day 1), 24th March 2021, Lot 303.
Ex Leu Numismatik Auction 7, 24th October 2020, Lot 1366.
Ex Leu Numismatik Auction 2, 11th May 2018, Lot 155.1 commentsPaulus J07/20/23 at 17:12*Alex: Beautiful portrait, great reverse too.

BYZANTINE, JUSTINIAN I, AR Anonymous Half-Siliqua, struck c.530 at ConstantinopleObverse: No legend. Helmeted and draped bust of Constantinopolis facing right.
Reverse: Large K within pelleted circle.
Diameter: 15mm | Weight: 0.7gms | Die Axis: 12
Bendall, Anonymous, 8c. | Vagi 3051
Not in SBCV or DOC2 comments*Alex07/05/23 at 14:02Paulus J: A lovely example!

Greek, Kings of Paphlagonia, Pylaimenes II. / III. EuergetesCirca 133-103 BC
 AE 18mm, 2.90 grams, 0 degrees  

O: Head of bull facing  

R: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΠΥΛΑΙΜΕΝΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ.  Winged kerykeion (caduceus)  

Ref: SNG BM Black Sea 1555-6; HGC 7, 441; SG 3715  

Notes: Extremely fine. Unknown mint. This is a beautiful coin in hand, it has the best obverse of any I have seen. It is rated R1 in HGC. 1 commentsVirgil H05/30/23 at 19:05Kim B. N: Lovely indeed, 18mm yet the bull head is so great.

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