Roman (3) DenariusVespasian (69-70AD) Obverse: Laureate head right IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, Reverse: Captive Jewess with hands tied before, trophy of captured arms behind, IVDAEA in exergue. RSC 226, RIC 2, 2.99 grammes, VG with most of the obverse legend off the flan, Denarius Roman Republic Marc Antony (c.32-31BC) Obverse: Praetorian Galley right with sceptre tied with fillet on prow, Reverse: LEG XII below eagle with standards, RSC 41.5, 3.17 grammes, Fair with much of the legend off the flan or worn, Denarius a worn example Antoninus Pius ? with no lettering legible, Reverse with standing figure holding cornucopia, B in left field, 2.94 grammes, Fair
Roman Republic Denarius Mn. Cordius Rufus (46BC) Obverse: Jugate heads of the Dioscuri right, RVFVS. III. VIR, Reverse: Venus Verticordia holding scales and sceptre, on her shoulder, Cupid. Cr.463/1b, Sydenham 976, 4.03 grammes, Fine/Good Fine, the obverse with a flan flaw
Roman Republic Denarius L. Valerius Flaccus, (108-107BC) Rome. Obverse: Winged Bust of Victory, right, Reverse: Mars standing holding spear and trophy, two grain ears behind, Sydenham 565, Valeria 11, 3.83 grammes, Fine or better, the reverse with some scratches
Roman Republic - Denarius Vibius Pansa, Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right, with control mark before, Reverse: Minerva in quadriga right, [C] VIBIVS CF in exergue, 3.94 grammes, Fine
Roman Republic Denarius L. Marcius Philippus (113-112BC) Obverse: Head of Philip V wearing Macedonian helmet, ROMA monogram behind, Reverse: Equestrian statue right, PHILIPPVS below with star in exergue, Crawford 293/1, Sydenham 551, RSC 12, 3.91 grammes, Good Fine with an x-shaped scratch on the obverse and some light corrosion to the reverse
Roman Republic Denarius (2) L.Rubrius Cossenus (87BC) Obverse: Laureate head of Jupiter right, DOSS [EN] below, Reverse: Triumphal Quadriga, with thunderbolt on the side, with small Victory (Victory off flan), L.RVBRI in exergue. Crawford 348/1, Sydenham 705, 3.76 grammes, Near Fine, Cn. Lentulus Clodianus (88BC) Obverse: helmeted bust of Mars right, seen from behind, Reverse: Victory in biga right, CH. LENTV [L] below, Crawford 345/1, Sydenham 702, 3.51 grammes, Fine and pleasing for the grade
Roman (2) BillonTetradrachm, Alexandria, Egypt, Year c.65-66AD), Obverse: Bust right [---] KAIΣ ΣE [---], Reverse: Draped bust of Alexandria right wearing elephant skin headdress. Date LIB to right, Sear 2004, 11.33 grammes, Fine, struck off centre with a flan flaw at the top Roman Denarius Serratus - Republic (c.81BC) Obverse: Bust of Ceres, right, Reverse: Ploughman with yoke of oxen left, moneyer C. Marius Capito, 3.26 grammes, Good Fine
Roman Republic DenariusJulius Caesar, (44BC) Obverse: Laureate head of Caesar right, CAESAR [DICT.PERPETVO] Reverse: Venus standing left holding Victory in right hand, sceptre set on star in left, moneyer P SEPVLLIVS MACER Crawford 480/11, Syd.1072, RSC 40, 3.53 grammes, some pitting, Fine, Rare, comes with old collector's ticket
Roman Republic Denarius Sextus Pompey (c.37-36BC) Obverse: Bare Head of Pompey facing right, lituus behind, MAG.PIVS.IMP.ITER, Reverse: Neptune left, flanked by the two Catanaen brothers, parents on their shoulders, PRAEF above, In exergue: CLAS. ETO. [MARIT EX S C], Crawford 511/3a, Syd.1344, RCV 1393, 3.56 grammes, Good Fine, the design fully struck, with some weakness to part of the legend
Roman Republic DenariusJulius Caesar, struck 46BC, Africa, Obverse: Head of Ceres right, wearing grain ear wreath COS. TERT. downwards behind, DICT . ITER upwards before, Reverse: Emblems of the pontificate: Simpulum, sprinkler, capis and lituus, PONT MAX below, AVGVR above, M in right field, Crawford 467/1b, Syd. 1024, RSC 4, 3.76 grammes, NVF with an adge nick, unevenly but not unattractively toned, comes with old collector's ticket
Roman Republic Denarius Marc Antony and Julius Caesar, (43BC) Obverse: Bare head of Marc Antony right, M ANTON IMP before, lituus behind, Reverse: Laureate head of Julius Caesar right CAESAR DIC before (curved) with jug behind. RSC 2, Crawford 488/1, Syd.1165, 3.50 grammes, Fine with some light pits and a banker's mark on the obverse
Roman Republic Denarius P.Clodius M.F. Turrinus, Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right, lyre behind, Reverse: Diana standing facing with bow and quiver over shoulder, holding lighted torch in each hand, P.CLODIVS right M.F on left, Claudia 42, Sear 492, Crawford 494/23, Syd.1117, 3.85g, NEF, nicely toned and eye-catching, comes with old collector's ticket
Roman Republic Denarius Caius Junius Caii filius (c.145-138BC) Obverse: Winged head of Roma right, X behind, Reverse: the Dioscuri galloping right with spears C.IVNI.C.F below. In exergue: ROMA, Syd.392, Crawford 210/1, BMCRR 660, RSC 1, Sear 87, 3.71 grammes, GVF with two edge nicks
Roman Republic Denarius C. Naevius Balbus. 79BC, Obverse: Diademed head of Venus right, SC behind, Reverse: Victory in Triga right numeral above (CIX--) C.NAE BALB in exergue, Crawford 382/1b, Sydenham 769b, 2.97 grammes, NEF with steel tone, the edge once serrate, now smoothed
Roman Republic Legionary Denarius Marc Antony, (32-31BC) Obverse: Praetorian Galley ANT AVG III VIR R P C, Reverse: Legionary Eagle between two standards. LEG VII. Crawford 544/20. Syd 1224. RSC 34, 3.37 grammes Fine with P banker's mark on the obverse
Roman Republic Denarius Lutatius Cerco, Rome Mint, (c.109-108BC) Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right, decorated with two stars and ear of grain, star in field behind, ROMA CERCO, Reverse: Galley to right Q.LVTATI above, all within a wreath, Crawford 305/1, Syd.559, RSC 2, 3.46 grammes, Fine, toned
Roman Republic Denarius Marc Antony, mint moving with Marc Antony (32-31BC) Obverse: Praetorian Galley right with sceptre tied with fillet on prow, ANT AVG [III] VIR R P C, Reverse: Eagle between two standards. LEG XXI. Crawford 544/37 Syd.1244. BMCRR 216, 3.61 grammes, struck off-centre, Fine with a banker's mark, comes with old collector's ticket
Roman Republic Denarius Marc Antony, (c.32-31BC) Obverse: Praetorian Galley right with sceptre tied with fillet on prow, ANT AVG [III] VIR R P C, Reverse: Eagle between two standards. LEG III. Crawford 544/15 Syd.1216. 3.11 grammes, legends worn, Fair
Roman (4) DenariusSeptimus Severus (193-211AD) Reverse: Sol standing, 3.35 grammes, Good Fine/Fine, Denarius Antonius Pius (138-163AD) Reverse: Fortuna standing, 2.76 grammes, VF with a small metal flaw, Roman Republic Denarius Scribonia Denarius, BMC 3397,Syd. 928, 3.90 grammes Good Fine with a large metal flaw on the reverse, Antoninianus Postumus a large fragment a crescent shaped piece, Reverse: Postumus standing right with spear and globe RIC 83 Fine
Roman Republic Ar Denarius L. Censorinus. (82 BC.) Rome mint. Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right, Rev: Marsyas standing left, raising hand and holding wineskin over shoulder, with column to right surmounted by statue of Minerva(?). 3.80 grammes. Crawford 363/1d; Sydenham 737; Marcia 24. VF/About VF
Ancients Greek and Egypt (30) Miletos, Ionia, One Twelfth Stater late 6th Century BC, an imitative issue, bronzed with traces of silver plating Obv: Head of Lion, Rev: Star Ornament within incuse square. Kyzikos,Mysia (Asia Minor) Silver Hemiobol, Obv: Forepart of running boar with tunny facing upward behind, Rev: Head of roaring lion with K retrograde above, all within an incuse square. Kamarina, Sicily (413-405 BC) Onkia (Uncia) Obv: Head of Gorgon, Rev: Owl holding lizard, with KAM to left, a single pellet denoting the unit of currency. Macedonian Kingdom Philip II (359-336 BC) Ae18 Obv: Head of Apollo, right with hair bound with tania, Rev: Naked youth on horse, right, little lettering still visible. Macedonian Kingdom/Empire of Alexander (336-323 BC) Ae20 Uncertain Mint, Obv: Head of Heracles in lion-skin head-dress, Rev: AΛE≡ANANAP Bow and Quiver above with club below. Antigonid Kingdom Demetrios Poloirketes (294-288 BC) Ae14 uncertain mint, Obv: Head of Demetrios right wearing crested Corinthian Helmet, Rev: Prow of galley with BA above. Antigonos Gonatas (277-239 BC) Head of Young Heracles clad in lions skin, Rev: Naked youth on horse right, BA in upper fields. Perseus (179-168 BC) Ae19 Head of Perseus wearing winged cap with raised sword to right, Rev: Eagle with wings open standing left on thunderbolt below. Thracis (Bulgaria) Lysimachos (323-281 BC) Ae14Obv: Head of Heracles, right clad in lions skin, Rev: two-line inscription within corn wreath. Mesopotamia, Persia, Asia Minor Seleukos I, Nikator (312-280 BC) Ae19 Obv: Winged Head of Medusa, Rev: Bull butting BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣEΛEYKOY and ≡ in field below. Antiochos II (261-246 BC) Ae12 Obv: Diademed Head right, Rev: Apollo seated naked on Omphalos, the sacred stone of Delphi, holding bow and arrow BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY (partly off flan). Seleukos II, Seleukid Kings, Kallinikos (246-226 BC) Ae17 Obv: Head of Athena in crested Corinthian Helmet, Rev: Nike standing left holding palm EY in field to left. Antiochos IV, Epiphanes (175-164 BC) Ae Chalkos, Obv: Radiate head right, Rev: Tyche enthroned and holding Nike with bird at feet, inscription mostly off flan, Antiochos VI Serrate Unit Obv: Head of Antiochos as Dionysus, right, radiate and wreathed with ivy, Rev: Elephant advancing left holding torch with his trunk ΣTA over star in right field EПIфANOYΣ ΔIONYΣOY below. Antiochos VIII (121-96 BC) Ae19 Obv: Radiate Head right, Rev: Eagle standing left sceptre in background. Antiochos IX (113-95 BC) Ae19 Obv: Diademed head right, Rev: Zeus seated left holding Nike and sceptre AK below. Egypt - The Ptolemaic Kingdom Ptolemy I, Soter (305-283 BC) Ae27 Obv: Laureate Head of Zeus, Rev: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt legend unclear. Ptolemy II, Philadelphos (285-246 BC) Ae28 Obv: Laureate Head of Zeus right, Rev: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, with wings open, AM in left field. Ptolemy V, Epiphanes (204-180 BC) Silver Didrachm Obv: Draped Bust of Ptolemy right, as Dionysus diademed and wreathed in ivy, ornamented pole over shoulder, Rev: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings open. Ptolemy VI, Philometor and Cleopatra II (180-145 BC) Ae28 Obv: Head of Cleopatra I as Isis, Rev: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings open, monogram ПA to left of eagle. Kingdom of Syracuse - Sicily Heiron II (275-216 BC) Ae18 Obv: Head of Poseidon, left, wearing tainia, Rev: Ornamented Trident Head between two dolphins dividing IEPΩ - NOS in lower field. Republic of Syracuse - Sicily (214-212 BC) Ae22 Obv: Laureate Head of Apollo, left, Rev: Castor and Pollux on horseback, right. Thessalian League, Thessaly, Central Greece, 196-146 BC Ae20 Obv: Laureate head of Apollo, right Rev: Athene Itonia. Kingdom of Pontus - Black Sea, Crimea and Asia Minor - Mithradates VI, Eupator 'The Great; (120-63 BC) Obverse: Head of Athena, right wearing triple-crested helmet ornamented with Pegasus, the winged horse, Rev: Pegasus standing, facing, holding harp (hooked sword) and head of the Gorgon Medusa, whose body lies at his feet. City Issue of the Roman Republic - City of Leukas, Akarnania (West Coast of Greece) after 167 BC, Obv: Head of Young Heracles in lions skin, Club right, legend unclear. Tarsos Cilicia, after 164 BC, Ae16 Obv: Turretted head of Tyche, Rev: Sandan standing right, on winged and horned lion, carrying bow-case and sword. City of Tyre, Phoenicia (Lebano
Ancient Silver and Bronzes (20) including Denarii of the Republic (2, Furid 18 and Thoria 1) and Vespasian, Asses (3) Egyptian BillonTetradrachms (3), other Greek and Roman mixed ae etc. (8) a Parthian Drachm and a Penny of Edward I Canterbury Mint, the silver mostly Fine or better, the bronze in mixed lower grades
Roman Republic Denarius (8) includes Marcus Baebius, T.Cloulius, Augustus, Caius Marcius Censorinus, Marcius Philippus, C. Mari C.F. Capit, Q.Sicinius and Coponius, and one other unattributed issue, VG to NVF
Roman Republic Denarius (3) C.Vibius C.f.Pansa (90BC) Obverse: Laureate Head of Apollo right, PANSA behind, Reverse Minerva in quadriga, right, C.VIBIVS. C.F in exergue, 3.86 grammes Fine or better. L.Julius Bursio (85BC) Obverse: Bust of Male with attributes of Apollo and Mercury, Neptune trident over shoulder, , Reverse: Victory in a quadriga, 3.92 grammes, Good Fine. L.C.Piso Frugi (55BC) Obverse: Head of Apollo right, Reverse: Horseman right, 3.91 grammes, NVF with some surface marks
Promoters Ancient Group (3) Ptolemic Dynasty and Alexander The Great Silver Tetradracmns Fine - VF each in a Westminster presentation box with certificates, along with The Franklin Mint The Janus Coin Roman Republic 2nd century BC VF in a presentation box with certificate
Vespasian.C, 69-79 AD. Ar denarius. Rome. Rev; Judaea seated right at base of trophy; IVDAEA in exergue. RIC II 2. Good metal. 3.35g. NVF, Republican Quinarius (2), ImperialDenarius (3) Nerva, Trajan and Commodus, Fair to Good Fine, along with Roman, Byzantine and Ancient, in silver and bronze, in mixed grades Poor to NVF (70, 2 holed) and a Ryal coin weight, includes many detector finds
Roman Republic (ca 211-206 BC) Bronze post reform asses (11) weighing between 35-47 grams. Obv. head of Janus. Rev. prow of galley, ROMA below. Sear 627 and 628. All with green or brown patina, average fine or better.
Roman (2nd century BC - 1st century BC) silverdenari. Includes Julius Caesar, obv. head of Venus right. Rev. Gaulish captives seated at trophy. Republic denari of L Antestius Gragulus, L. Cosconium M, M. Marcius, A Plautius, Sex. Pompeius Fostlus. First fine, the others very fine. (6)
A group of mixed ancient silver and bronze coins. Sassanian, Parthian, Roman Republic and Imperial amongst others. Various grades and conditions. Poor to NVF. [53]
A group of mixed ancient silver and bronze coins. Sassanian, Greek, Roman Republic and Imperial amongst others. Various grades and conditions. Poor to NVF [32]
A collection of 31 Romansilver and 1 bronze together with 4 low grade Greek bronzes. Most identified there are examples from the Republic through to the 4th century. An across the board mixture of emperors and some good collectable grades. Fine to GVF. [36]
A small group of mixed ancients. Mostly Romansilverdenarius from the Republic through to the 4th century. A silver tetradrachm of Athens late style and a worn hammered Groat of Henry VIII and a fantasy Roman piece. Some collectable grades. Fair to GVF [13]
Roman Republican Ar denarius x 2. M Baebius Q f Tampilus. C, 137 BC. Crawford 236/1a. D Silanus L f. C, 91 BC. Crawford 337/3. Both good metal and detail. NVF. [2]
A lot of mixed silver and one bronze ancients. 4 x Indian and Islamic silvers. 3 x Roman silvers, 2 Postumus and a damaged denarius of Domitian. 1 x Roman Republican Ae unit. Various grades. Poor to G Fine. [8]
Collection of Greek and Romansilvers and bronzes. 45 Roman bronze and silver from the Republic through to the 4th century AD, examples from Augustus and Allectus noted. 6 bronze coins from the Greek and Asian provinces. Mixed grades and conditions, varied selection. [51] Poor to NVF.
Collection of Greek and Romansilvers and bronzes. Roman bronze and silver from the Republic through to the 4th century AD, a small module dupondius of Trajan included. Bronze coins from the Greek and Byzantines included. Mixed grades and conditions, varied selection. [45] Poor to NVF.
Collection of Romansilverdenarius. C, 1st BC-3rd century AD. From the Republic through to Elagabalus. All identified. Mixed grades and conditions, some collectable grades. [29] Fine to VF. Also includes 'Roman Coins and their values' by David Sear 1981 edition.
Collection of Romansilvers. 2 billonTetradrachms of Nero and Antoninus pius with denarius from the Republic through to siliqua of Julian. Scarce denarius from Mark Antony, Otho, Nero and Vitellius including a fake Postumus denarius. Good selection in various condition and grades. [36] Fine to VF.
Collection of mixed ancient silvers and bronzes. Roman Ae's and Ar's from the Republic to Constans. 1 large Ptolemaic Ae 33 and 2 modern Roman copies. A mixed bag in various conditions and grades. [14] Poor to NVF.
A collection of 26 Roman coins which mostly consist of silverdenarius and quinarius. Starting from the Republic and through to Tacitus, including a plated denarius of Vitellius. Interesting selection in various grades. Fine to VF [26]
Denarius Ar. Roman Republic Anonymous issue. C, 194-190 BC. Obv; Helmeted bust of Roma. X behind. Rev; Dioscuri riding right, crescent above, ROMA in ex. RSC 20i. Good metal and detail. 3.82g. NVF
A group of mixed Romansilvers from the Republic through to a siliqua of Honorius. Some plated examples and in various grades but some of a collectable quality. Poor to VF. [35]
Roman. A collection of mixed silver and bronze Roman coins. From the Republic through to the House of Constantine. Some of the silvers have been gilded to imitate aureus. A good selection and of various grades. Some with original tickets. Poor to GVF. [25]
A collection of Roman and Ancient including Bronze (9), Silver (39) and Gold (3) mixed grades, eras and emperors including 2 x Solidus of Valentinian and Honorius, 3 x Saxon AR and AE Sceats, Roman Silver from the Republic through to late Byzantine viewing recommended and bought as seen, the gold reported as copies struck in gold
Roman. A collection of Roman silverdenarius and antoninianus. Examples from the Republic through Trebonianus Gallus including a denarius of Galba. Good mixture of emperors and in various grades. Poor to G VF [20]
Roman. A collection of Roman silverdenarius and antoninianus. Examples from the Republic through Philip including a denarius of Augustus. Good mixture of emperors and in various grades. Poor to G VF [25]
Roman. A collection of Roman silver including denarius, antoninianus, quinarius and siliqua. Examples from the Republic through Julian and including a quinarius of Augustus and a plated denarius of Diadumenian. Good mixture of emperors and in various grades. Poor to G VF [20]
Roman. A collection of Roman silverdenarius and antoninianus. Examples from the Republic through Valerian including a denarius of Mark Antony. Good mixture of emperors and in various grades. Poor to G VF [25]
Roman. A collection of Roman silverdenarius and antoninianus. Examples from the Republic through Herennia Etruscilla including a denarius of Julius Caesar (chipped). Good mixture of emperors and in various grades. Poor to G VF [20]
Roman. A collection of Roman silverdenarius and antoninianus. Examples from the Republic through Herennia Etruscilla. Good mixture of emperors and in various grades including one plated denarius. Poor to G VF [19]
Roman Republic (215-211 BC) Ae Triens. Head of Minerva right in crested corinthian helmet, four pellets above. R. prow of galley. Sear 604. About fine.
Roman. Valens GoldSolidus (A.D.364-378). Reverse is Restitutor Republicae. Valens standing, holding labarum and Victory. Antioch mint. Good fine but small flan which has been made round for jewellery.
Roman Republic silverdenari. C. Marius C. f. Capito circa 81BC. Obverse bust of Ceres, reverse Husbandman left ploughing with oxen. L. Rustius circa 76BC. Obverse head of mars right, reverse Ram standing right. Good very fine (2)
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