QUADRIGA Ancients Catalogue #44 - Spring 2006 - ARCHIVED   MOST COINS IN THIS CATALOGUE WERE STOLEN IN AUGUST 2006. A reward will be given for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the criminals and/or the whereabouts of the stolen coins.  Contact us directly with any information. Visit our Winter 2007 Catalogue which is up and running. Click a link below to go directly to that section: Greek and Early Eastern | Roman Republic (269-27 BC) 12 Caesars (27 BC - 96 AD) | 5 Good Emperors (96-192 AD) Severan Era (192-253 AD) | Later Roman (253-476 AD) Byzantine & Medieval (After 476 AD) | Bargain Specials Ordering information | Home

Note: Roman Imperial bronzes are attributed with Sear numbers (e.g. "S.575") whenever possible, which refers to the numbers in the Fourth Revised (1988) Edition of Roman Coins and their Values by David R. Sear. Roman denarii, antoniniani, and other silver denominations are attributed with RSC numbers, which refers to the numbers in Roman Silver Coins by H. A. Seaby. Greek and Byzantine coins are attributed with Sear numbers from David R. Sear's Greek Coins and their Values and Byzantine Coins and their Values, respectively. Judaean coins are attributed with Hendin numbers from David Hendin's Guide to Biblical Coins . Effort has been made to ensure that all coins are attributed accurately; however, some types are not listed in many references, and an attribution number is not always available.

** Key to metals: AE=bronze/orichalcum; AR=silver; EL=electrum; AV=gold

Greek and Early Eastern Coinage

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	G3) SPAIN, Carteia (Ulterior Province), c. 2nd-1st century BC. Roman colonial AE19. Laureate head of (Neptune?) r., IIII VIR to right / Dolphin swimming r., CARTEIA above, C MINI Q F below. Similar to S.64 and S.65; exact type not listed in Sear. Interesting colonial issue. Rough Fine. $25.
	G7) SICILY, Syracuse, 317-289 BC. AE23. Head of Kore l. / Bull butting l., club above. S.1195 (similar). Fine with some unevenness of patina. $30. **SOLD**
	G10) MYSIA, Kyzikos, 2nd-1st century BC. Countermarked AE29. Laureate head of Apollo r. / Tripod, wreath above, torch beneath. Obverse countermark looks like an eagle facing right? S.3867. Fine. $40.
	G11) MYSIA, Priapos, 3rd century BC. AE18. Laureate head of Apollo r. / Shrimp r., bunch of grapes beneath. S.3988. Choice Fine details, slightly off-center. A must for the collector of different animals on Greek coins. $55.
	G12) TROAS, Birytis (western Asia Minor), c. 300 BC. AE19. Beardless head of Kabeiros l., wearing pilos, two stars in field / Club within laurel-wreath. S.4056. Near Fine obverse, reverse is scratched. Priced to sell at $18.
	G13) TROAS, Ilion, c. 2nd-1st century BC. AE16. Head of Athena r., in crested Corinthian helmet / Athena Ilias standing l. Variety of S.4108 or S.4106. About Fine, smooth wear. $20. **SOLD**
	G14) PHRYGIA, Apameia, 133-48 BC. AE21. Laureate head of Zeus r. / Cultus statue of Artemis Anaitis facing. S.5121. Well-centered Fine, light encrustation all over. $28.
	G15) MACEDONIAN KINGDOM, Reign of Demetrios Poliorketes, 294-288 BC. AE15. Macedonian shield with monogram of Demetrios at center. / Macedonian helmet. S.6774. aVF with nice detail on convex obverse. $40.
	G18) MACEDONIAN KINGDOM, Reign of Antigonos Gonatas, 277-239 BC. Countermarked AE20. Head of Athena r. / Pan advancing r., erecting trophy. S.6786. F/VG, interesting countermark on Athena's helmet. $38.
	G19) SELEUKID KINGDOM. Seleukos I, 312-280 BC. AE19. Laureate head of Apollo r. / Humped bull butting r. Choice Fine details, surfaces somewhat rough. S.6851. $28.
	G20) BITHYNIAN KINGDOM. Prusias II, 185-149 BC. AE18. Head of Prusias r., wearing winged diadem / Naked Herakles standing l., holding club and lion's skin. S.7268. VF, obverse off-center. $38.

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	R1) Early Republic, c. 145-126 BC (3.89g). Head of Roma r., X behind / Victory in biga r., ROMA below.  RSC Early Republic 6.  Nice Fine, smallish flan. $50.
	R2) C. Terentius Lucanus, c. 135-126 BC (3.20g). Head of Roma r., X and small Victory behind / The Dioscuri r., C.TER.LVC below horses, ROMA in ex. RSC Terentia 10.  Fine with some flan waviness; attractive portrait of Roma for the grade. $55.
	R3) C. Maianius, c. 135-126 BC (3.85g). Head of Roma r., X behind / Victory in biga r., C.MAIANI below horses, ROMA in ex. RSC Maiania 1. Fine, slightly wavy. $50.
	R4) Sex. Pompeius Fostlus, c. 135-126 BC (4.13g). Head of Roma r., X below chin, jug behind / SEX.POM. (FOSTLVS) around she-wolf r. suckling Romulus and Remus, shepherd on l., fig tree behind. RSC Pompeia 1. Fine with some edge waviness; decent example of this culturally important type.  $70. **SOLD**
	R5) Man. Aemilius Lepidus, c. 109 BC (3.70g). Laureate and diademmed head of Roma r., ROMA before, star behind / MN.AEMILIO around equestrian statue on triumphal arch, L E P between the arches. RSC Aemilia 7. Fine, smooth wear. $50.
	R6) M. Sergius Silus, c. 109-108 BC (3.79g). Head of Roma r., EX.S.C. before, ROMA and star behind / M.SERGI below horseman galloping l. holding sword and head of barbarian, Q below horse's leg, SILVS in ex. RSC Sergia 1. aVF/Fine. $55.
	R7) M. Sergius Silus, c.109-108 BC (3.82g). Small head of Roma r., EX.S.C. before, ROMA & star behind / M.SERGI below horseman galloping l. holding sword & head of barbarian, Q below horse's leg, SILVS in ex. RSC Sergia 1a.aVF/F. $50. **SOLD**
	R8) Q. Curtius, c. 108-107 BC (3.62g). Head of Roma r., X behind head, Q.CVRT before / Jupiter in quadriga r, lituus above, M.SILA below, ROMA in ex. RSC Curtia 2. Fine to VF details, but with surface porosity and other issues. $45.
	R9) L. Flaminius Cilo, c. 106-105 BC (3.79g). Head of Roma r., X below chin, ROMA behind / Victory in biga r., L.FLAMINI below horses, CILO in ex. RSC Flaminia 1. F+/aVF, banker's mark on obv. $60.
	R10) Lucius Appuleius Saturninius, c. 100-97 BC (3.84g). Head of Roma l. / Saturn in quadriga r., H below horses, L.SATVRN in ex. RSC Appuleia 1. Near VF, well centered on a nice large flan. $65.
	R11) L. Thorius Balbus, c. 100-95 BC (3.73g). Head of Juno of Lanuvium r., wearing goat's skin, I.S.M.R. behind head / Bull charging r., L above, L.THORIVS below, BALBVS in ex. RSC Thoria 1. aVF/Fine. $55.
	R12) L. Thorius Balbus, c. 100-95 BC (3.76g). Head of Juno of Lanuvium r., wearing goat's skin, I.S.M.R. behind head / Bull charging r., H above, L.THORIVS below, BALBVS in ex. RSC Thoria 1. Fine, weak rev., slight surface porosity. $45.
	R13) L. Caecilius Metellus, c. 92-91 BC (3.81g). Head of Apollo r., L.METEL behind, A.ALB.S.F. before / Roma seated l. on shields, Victory crowning her from behind, C.MAL on l., ROMA in ex. RSC Caecilia 46a. Nice Fine. $65.
	R14) D. Silanus L.f., c. 90-89 BC (3.77g). Head of Roma r., C behind / Victory in biga r., II above, D.SILANVS.L.F. and ROMA in ex. RSC Junia 15. SharpVF, slight bend in flan. $65.
	R15) L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, c. 90-89 BC (3.95g). Laureate head of Apollo r., H behind, C beneath chin / L.PISO.FRVGI beneath horseman galloping r. holding palm, caduceus (?) above. RSC Calpurnia 11. Near VF details, bends in flan. $55. **RESERVED**
	R16) L. Titurius Sabinus, c. 88 BC (3.68g). Head of Tatius r., SABIN behind, palm below chin / Two Roman soldiers, each bearing a woman in his arms (reverse refers to the rape of the Sabines by the Romans), L.TITVRI in ex. RSC Tituria 2. Fine, flat reverse strike, smooth wear. $50. **SOLD**
	R17) L. Titurius Sabinus, c. 88 BC (3.81g). Head of Tatius r., SABIN behind, palm below chin / Two Roman soldiers, each bearing a woman in his arms, L.TITVRI in ex. RSC Tituria 2. Fine, smallish flan. $45.
	R18) L. Titurius Sabinus, 88 BC (3.81g). Head of Tatius r., SABIN behind / Victory in biga r., L TITVRI below horses. RSC Tituria 6. Choice VF details, reverse off-center. $75.
	R19) L. Titurius Sabinus, 88 BC. Head of Tatius r., SABIN behind / Victory in biga r., L TITVRI below horses, theta in exergue. RSC Tituria 6b. Nice Fine with decent surfaces, somewhat off-center. $50.
	R20) Cn. Lentulus, c. 87 BC (3.65g). Bust of Mars r. / Victory in biga r., CN.LENTVL in ex.  RSC Cornelia 50. aVF. $70.
	R21) Cn. Lentulus, c. 87 BC (3.73g). Bust of Mars r. / Victory in biga r., CN.LENTVL in exergue. RSC Cornelia 50. VF details, crack/split in flan on reverse (although coin is intact). $42.  **SOLD**
	R22) C. Licinius L.f. Macer, c. 83 BC (3.70g). Diademmed bust of Vejovis draped l., hurling thunderbolt / Minerva in quadriga r., C.LICINIVS.L.F. and MACER in ex. RSC Licinia 16. VF for wear, broad flat flan with a flattish strike in some spots. $60.
	R23) L. Rutilius Flaccus, c. 75 BC (3.08g). Head of Roma r., FLAC behind / Victory in biga r., L RVTILI in ex. RSC Rutilia 1. Fine but somewhat grainy surfaces. $30.
	R24) Mn. Cordius Rufus, c. 46 BC (3.43g). Diademmed head of Venus r. / Cupid riding dolphin r. RSC Cordia 3. About Fine, circular mark on reverse. Interesting type. $35.

Coins From the Time of the Twelve Caesars

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	C1) Julius Caesar, d. 44 BC. Fouree denarius struck c. 54-51 BC. Elephant r., trampling serpent, CAESAR in ex. / Simpulum, sprinkler, axe and priest's hat. RSC 49. About Fine details, multiple surface distractions, but hey, it's a Julius Caesar. $40. **SOLD**
	C2) Caligula, 37-41 AD. AE as (9.14g). Bare head r.C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR P IIII P P / Vesta seated l. Sear 616. Choice Fine details, several surface gouges (perhaps someone wanted to remove encrustation and then changed his/her mind) . $50.
	C3) Nero, 54-68 AD. AR denarius (2.98g). Laureate head r. NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS / Salus seated l. RSC 314. Fine, smooth wear. $115.
	C4) Vespasian, 69-79 AD. AR denarius (3.17g). Laureate head r. / Vesta standing l. RSC 574. Fine. $40.
	C5) Titus, 79-81 AD. AR denarius (3.11g). Laureate head r. / Ceres standing l. RSC 31. Fine, smooth wear. $28.

Coins of the "Five Good Emperors" (Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, Marcus Aurelius) and Commodus

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	A1) Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AR denarius. Draped bust r. / Justice (Iustitia) seated left. RSC 876a. VF details, but a large split on the reverse suggests a possible break and subsequent repair sometime in the past; physically the coin is quite intact. $35.  **SOLD**
	A2) Antoninus Pius, 138-161 AD. AR denarius of 149 AD (2.89g). Laureate head r. / Annona standing l. RSC 287. VF+ details, ex-jewelry piece so edges have been rounded and the surfaces have been polished. $29. **SOLD**
	A3) Antoninus Pius, 138-161 AD. AR denarius of 155 AD (3.65g). Laureate head r. / Fortuna standing facing, head l. RSC 272. Near VF, smooth wear and evenly toned surfaces. $30.
	A4) Antoninus Pius, 138-161 AD. Posthumous AR denarius struck under Marcus Aurelius. Bare head r. / Eagle on platform. RSC 155/6.  Fine.  $28. **SOLD**
	A5) Faustina I, died 141 AD. Wife of Antoninus Pius. Posthumous AR denarius (3.51g). Draped bust r. / Juno standing l. RSC 128. VF. $32.
	A6) Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius. AR denarius (3.05g). Draped bust r. / Concordia seated l. RSC 53. Choice VF, rev. slightly off center. $38.
	A7) Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius. AR denarius. Draped bust r. / Concordia seated l. RSC 54. Choice VF. $40. **SOLD**
	A8) Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius. AR denarius (3.48g). Draped bust r. / Concordia seated l. RSC 54. VF, reverse somewhat weak. $32.
	A9) Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius. AE sestertius (17.56g). Draped bust r. / Diana standing r. S.1504. Obverse About Fine, reverse VG. $25.
	A10) Commodus, 177-192 AD. Debased denarius of 191-192 AD (2.09g). Laureate head r. / Jupiter standing l., brandishing thunderbolt and holding sceptre. RSC 245. F/aVF details, but quite overcleaned. Attractive reverse type. $28.

Silver and Bronze Coinage of the Severan Era (193 AD - c. 253 AD)

	S1) Septimius Severus, 193-211 AD.  AE27 of Markianopolis (Moesia).  Laureate, draped bust r. / Concordia (?) standing l.  Near VF with nice surfaces and attractive patina. $28.  **SOLD**
	S2) Julia Domna, 193-217 AD (wife of Septimius Severus). AR denarius struck 211-217 AD under Caracalla. Draped bust r. / Diana Lucifera standing left with torch. RSC 32. About VF. $30. **SOLD**
	S3) Julia Domna, 193-217 AD. Fouree denarius of 196-211 AD (2.72g). Draped bust r. / Felicitas standing l. RSC 47. Near VF, softly struck.  $17.
	S4) Julia Domna, 193-217 AD.  Fouree denarius (2.76g).  Draped bust r. / Isis standing r., foot on prow.  RSC 175. Near VF, soft strike.  $25. **SOLD**
	S5) Caracalla, 198-217 AD. AR denarius of 207 AD. Laureate head r. / Mars advancing r., holding trophy. RSC 431. VF. $38. **SOLD**
	S6) Caracalla, 198-217 AD. AR denarius of 196-198 AD (struck as Caesar, 2.95g). Boy's bare-headed and draped bust r. / Minerva standing half-l., resting on shield and holding spear. RSC 562. About Fine, smooth wear. $30.
	S7) Caracalla, 198-217 AD. AR Tetradrachm of Tyre (14.20g).  Laureate head of Caracalla r. / Eagle on thunderbolt.  Choice Fine, nice portrait. $45.
	S8) Plautilla, Wife of Caracalla from 202-212 AD.  AE 24 of Corinth (6.23g).  Draped bust r. / Athena standing l. holding patera over altar.  SNG Copenhagen 372.  Fine.  $50.
	S9) Elagabalus, 218-222 AD. AR denarius of 221-222 AD (branch mint, 3.19g). Draped, laureate bust r. / Providentia standing l. Sharp EF details, two test cuts on obverse edge. Extremely nice portrait. RSC 144. $42.
	S10) Elagabalus, 218-222 AD. AR denarius of 221 AD (2.53g). Draped, laureate bust r., horn on head. / Elagabalus sacrificing. RSC 196. aVF details, rough surfaces, chip in flan. $25.
	S11) Julia Maesa, 218-223 AD (3.03g). Grandmother of Elagabalus. AR denarius. Draped bust r. / Felicitas sacrificing over altar, holding caduceus. RSC 45. F+, decent portrait for the grade. $32.
	S12) Philip II, 247-249 AD. AR antoninianus (3.93g). Radiate bust r. / Philip standing r. in military dress, holding globe abd spear. RSC 48. Sharp VF. $32.

Later Roman Silver and Bronze Coinage (253-476 AD, including the Constantinian era)

	L1) Gallienus, 253-268 AD. AR antoninianus (debased silver, 4.50g). Radiate head r. / Aequitas standing l.; AEQVIT AVG. RSC 20. EF/VF details, sharp obverse, weaker reverse, squarish flan. $25.
	L2) Gallienus, 253-268 AD. AR antoninianus (highly debased, 3.51g). Radiate bust r. / Saturn standing r., holding scythe; AETERNITAS AVG. EF details, patchy color, struck with an obverse die which was close to the end of its useful life.  $19.
	L3) Gallienus, 253-268 AD. AR antoninianus of Lugdunum (London).  Radiate bust left, wearing military dress & holding spear / Mars in temple; DEO MARTI. RSC 150. VF, nice London mint piece with relatively uncommon left-facing bust. $55.  **SOLD**
	L4) Gallienus, 253-268 AD. AR antoninianus of Viminacium (3.52g). Radiate bust r. / Diana walking r.; FELICITAS SAECVLI.  RSC 206a. VF. $32.
	L5) Gallienus, 253-268 AD. AR antoninianus (3.47g). Radiate bust r. / Fortuna standing l; FORTVNA REDVX. RSC 265. EF with a bold, sharp portrait. $30.
	L6) Gallienus, 253-268 AD. AR antoninianus. Radiate, draped bust r. / Trophy with two captives seated at base. RSC 308. VF details, but with a bit of a soft strike on the obverse portrait. $38. **SOLD**
	L7) Gallienus, 253-268 AD. AR antoninianus (lightweight debased silver, 2.16g). Radiate bust r. / Jupiter seated l.; IOVI CONSERVAT. RSC 361a. $24.
	L8) Gallienus, 253-268 AD. AR antoninianus (3.71g). Radiate bust r. / Sol in long robe standing facing, head l.; SOLI INVICTO. RSC 989. Sharp VF details, surfaces a bit patchy with uneven coloration. $25.
	L9) Gallienus, 253-268 AD. AR antoninianus (3.45g). Radiate bust r. / Victory running r., holding wreath and trophy; VICT GERMANICA. RSC 1053. Choice VF details, even grayish toning. $30.
	L10) Gallienus, 253-268 AD. AR antoninianus (3.86g). Radiate bust r. / Victory presenting wreath to Gallienus; VICTORIA AVG. RSC 1109.Sharp EF/VF, reverse a little weak but portrait is extremely sharp. $29.
	L11) Gallienus, 253-268 AD. AR antoninianus (4.19g). Radiate bust r. / Victory presenting wreath to Gallienus; VICTORIA GERMAN. RSC 1174a. VF with excellent centering. $35.
	L12) Gallienus, 253-268 AD. AR antoninianus (5.41g -- possibly a double antoninianus?). Radiate bust r. / Valerian and Gallienus standing facing each other; VIRTVS AVGG. RSC 1310. Sharp VF, well centered on a full flan. $40.
	L13) Gallienus, 253-268 AD. AR antoninianus (thin flan, 2.13g). Radiate bust r. / Valerian and Gallienus standing facing each other; VIRTVS AVGG. RSC 1311. Sharp VF; reverse is particularly well struck (early reverse die state). $35.
	L14) Magnentius, 350-353 AD. AE centenionalis of Aquileia (5.37g). Bare head r. / Magnentius on horse galloping r., spearing enemy. S.4021. VF details, rough obverse, sharp reverse. $26.
	L15) Decentius, 351-353 AD. AE centenionalis. Bare head r. / Two Victories standing facing each other, shield between them. S.4034. VF for struck details, some surface roughness. $32. **SOLD**

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