A collection of Phoenicia (199) in silver (42) and copper (157) housed in a cabinet, The collector remarks: 'The Autonomous Coinage of Phoenicia, although firmly within the Greek series, is remarkable for its maritime imagery and unique script, including several early dated series. The strategic location of Phoenicia (modern Lebanon) led to repeated incursions by Alexander and his successors, the Ptolemies and Seleukids, and ultimately by the Romans ; a turbulent history reflected in a further wealth of coin types'. Lot includes Tetradrachms (16) Aradus (2), of Alexander and obv. Tyche, Berytus (Caracalla), Ake-Ptolemais (3), of Ptolemy II , Antiochus VIII, and Caracalla, Sidon (3) Ptolemy II, Alexander I, and obv. Tyche, Tyre (7) Ptolemy II, Melquarth, Trajan (3), Caracalla, Geta; Dishekels (4) Byblos, Sidon, Tyre (2); a Stater of Aradus and Didrachms of Tyre (2), with other silver (20) including two very rare fractions of Gebaal (Byblos) Lion/Lotus type. The copper represents the mints of Aradus, Berytus, Ake, Byblos, Carne, Marathus, Orthosia, Tripolis, 'uncertain mint', Sidon, Tyre, comprising a solid range of autonomous and Roman issues including rarities such as Galba (Berytus), Diadumenian, Rev. Temple of Diana, and Aquileia Severa, both of Tyre. Lot includes Books (3), in mixed grades many in VF a few better, the bronzes in particular worthy of further study and further detailed research
CelticGallo-Belgic A goldStater, large flan type circa 125 BC. Weighs 7.3 grams. Head of Apollo left. R. celticized horse left, flower below, star above, two pellets in annulets on exergual line. Sills 291. V.A.12-1. S.1. Very fine, centrally struck both sides, small scrape on obverse. Superb example for its type. Famous type being listed by Spink as their number 1 (S 1) and hence the earliest listed coin ever to circulate in Britain
CelticGold StaterGallo-Belgic issue 24-26mm diameter, Imported Coinage 'Bellovaci', Sills Class 4a, c.175-120BC. Obverse: Draped Bust of Apollo left, with elaborate hairstyle, face framed by three crescent moons, with hooked hairbar. Reverse: Stylised horse to left, winged charioteer and five-pointed star above, complex double-rosette motif below, with arrow to left. Two pellets in annulets on exergue line. 7.64 grammes, S.2var, VA 12var. VF or better on a generous flan with some weakness in places, the obverse shows the full face, weakly struck on the cloak lines, with excellent face and hair detail, an extremely rare type with all the key identifiers in place (Complex double rosette, arrow and star, and the two pellets in annulets) the arrow a little weak. A similar type (Ex-BurfordCollection) was auctioned in 2018 where it was stated to be one of only 14 recorded, with 5 examples in museums, and one of only three offered for public sale since 1975. (realised £3000 hammer price.) This piece is in superior grade in many aspects. An important and extremely rare piece, one of the earliest coins of the British Isles
Roman. A collection album of mixed silver and bronze ranging from Pompey going through to the 4th century AD. An interesting group as the collector was trying to obtain an example of each emperor In various conditions and some scarce items. Poor to VF [176]
A collection of Roman in an album from a deceased estate (167) silver (47) bronze and billon (120) a useful group attributed by the collector, in mixed grades
RomanGoldSolidus Magnentius (350-353AD) Reverse Victory and Liberty standing facing each other, holding a trophy Sear 4012 Trier Mint, weight 4.64 grammes GVF the edge bent over at 1 o'clock obverse
CelticGold StaterGallo-Belgic Issues Imported Coinage, (circa.150BC) Large Flan of 23-24mm diameter, S.2 Obverse: Head left, Reverse: Horse left, 7.49 grammes, Fine, a pleasing and even example
Miliarense Ar. Constantius II. C, 340-350 AD. Thessalonica mint. Rev; TRIVMFATOR GENTIVM BARBARVM; Constantius standing left wearing military attire holding signa in right hand; TES in ex. RIC 89. CGS slabbed. Dark tone and good surfaces. RARE. NEF
Ar denarius. Julius Caesar. C, 44 BC. Obv; CAESAR IMP P M; wreathed head of Caesar right. Rev; L AEMILIVS BVCA; Venus standing left holding Victory and sceptre. RRC 480/4. Good silver and surfaces with a nice even tone. 3.40g. 20mm. GVF.
Greek a collection (65) in a small Abafil case including Tetradrachms of Athens, Egypt and Syria, Staters of Italy (4) and Aradus, a Siglos of Lydia, an archaic Drachm of Thasos with other Drachms and silver minors (13); Copper (10); also Parthian (3), Sassanian (5) Silver Drachms, Indo-Greek and RomanColonial including Tetradrachm of Nero with Tiberius, these all attributed, along with a group of 11 copies. In mixed grades, many VF
Modern copy in gold of a Multiple 4 aureus of Constantine I. C,306-307 AD. Rev: PRIC - IP - I IVVENTVTI Constantinus, in military attire, standing facing, head l., holding sceptre in l. hand, raising r.; in field l., standard. In exergue, P R. RIC-. Superb detail, very rare coin if it was genuine. 20.01g. EF.
A large collection of mixed ancients, mainly Greek and Roman provincial bronzes with an amount of small Greek Ar units. Ar Tetradrachms from Thasos and smalls from Abdera, Rhodes and Rhoemetalkes plus others. Mixed grades but some nice examples. Fine to GVF [144]
RomanDenariusJulius Caesar (Feb to Mar 44BC) Obverse: Bust right, CAESAR DICT PE[ --- ] moneyer P.SEPULLIUS MACER, Reverse: Venus standing left, holding Victory in right hand, sceptre set on shield in left, 17.5mm-19mm diameter, 3.87 grammes, RSC 38 some weak areas otherwise VF or better and attractively toned
A good collection of (94) RomanImperialbronze and silver coins (inc. a run of Emperor's wives) together with a few Greek inc. a Tetradrachm of Ptolemy V. Contained in a mahogany cabinet with five trays. Grades mixed but generally good condition.
Pompey the Great. Ar denarius. C, 44-43 BC. Obv; NEPTVNI; Head of Cn. Pompeius Magnus r.; below head, dolphin and in r. field, trident. Rev; Galley sailing r.; in field l., star. Below, Q·NASIDIVS. Crawford 483/2. Some small patches of surface debris. RARE. 3.64g. VF
Antoninianus Ae. Carausius. C, 286-293 AD. Rev; ROMA MILIT(VM?) Romulus and Remus suckling She wolf. Unpublished type, now recorded with the British museum, so unique .Good surfaces with an even green patina. 3.21g. GVF
Aelius. Ae sestertius. C, 137 AD. Rev; TR POT - COS II S C; Spes walking l raising skirt and holding flowe. RIC 1055. Small patch of verdigris on reverse. Super detail. 24.83g. GVF
Licinius I. Au aureus. C, 321-322 AD. Rev; IOVI CONS LICINI AVG; Jupiter enthroned facing on high dais inscribed SIC X / SIC XX in two lines, holding Victory on globe and scepter; at his to left, eagle standing left, head right, holding wreath in beak; SMNΓ in ex. RIC 41. Ex mount with worn surfaces. RARE. 5.13g. G Fine
RomanGoldAureusHadrian (117-138AD) minted 119-120AD, Obverse: Bust right draped and laureate IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, Reverse: Jupiter standing facing with thunderbolt and sceptre, P M TR P COS III, RIC 63, BMC 101, 7.42 grammes, in an NGC holder and graded XF Strike 5/5, Surface 2/5 Fine style - Scratches, Edge filed
RomanGoldAureusAntoninus Pius (150-151AD) Rome mint. Obverse: Laureate Head right IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP, with break in obverse legend, Reverse: Pax standing left, holding branch and sceptre, TR POT XIIII COS IIII, PAX below, 7.24 grammes, BMC 727, RIC 200a, VF with some double striking to the obverse legend
Nero. C, 65-66 AD. Au Aureus. Rome. Obv; NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS, laureate head right. Rev; Salus seated left on throne, holding patera and resting arm at side; SALVS in ex. RIC 59; Calicó 443. Light surface deposits. 7.10g. G Fine
RomanSestertiusTrajan (98 - 117 AD) rev REXPATHIESDATUSSC Trajan seated on high platform accompanied by officer, placing diadem on the King Parthamaspates' head who stands before him beside platform, Parthia Kneeling right in supplication before AD 116 RIC 667 RCV 3191 sharp Good VF with a pleasing brown patina minor flan crack hardly detracts, rare and choice
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]
Nero. Au aureus. C, 64-65 AD. Rev; IVPPITER CVSTOS; Jupiter seated l., holding sceptre and thunderbolt. RIC 52. Gritty surface marks on bust. 7.14g. G Fine
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