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Note: Roman Imperial bronzes are attributed with Sear numbers (e.g. "S.575") if possible, which refers to the numbers in the Fourth Revised (1988) Edition of Roman Coins and their Values by David R. Sear. We are in the process of making a transition to RIC (Roman Imperial Coins) numbers for Roman bronzes. 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
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G1-A)
CALABRIA, Taras, 302-228 BC. AR diobol (1.14 g). Head of
Athena right, wearing crested helmet with 3 rosettes / Hercules
kneeling right, strangling lion. Sear 351. EF for struck
details; 20% off-center. $145. |
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G1-B) CALABRIA, Taras, 302-228 BC. AR diobol (1.07 g). Head
of Athena left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet / Hercules standing
left, strangling lion. Sear 351 (variety). VF details, slightly
grainy. $88. |
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G1-C) CALABRIA, Taras, 302-228 BC. AR diobol (1.26 g). Head of Athena right, wearing crested helmet with 3 rosettes / Hercules kneeling right, strangling lion. Sear 351. VF+ details, about 40% off-center. $60. |
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G1-D) CALABRIA, Taras, 302-228 BC. AR diobol (0.79 g). Head
of Athena right, wearing crested helmet / Hercules standing right,
strangling lion. Sear 351 (variety). aVF/F+, decent centering.
$60. |
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G1-H) CALABRIA, Taras, 302-228 BC. AR diobol (0.93 g). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet / Hercules standing right, strangling lion. Sear 351. VG. $33. |
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G1-I) CALABRIA, Taras, 302-228 BC. AR diobol (1.04 g). Head of Athena left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet / Hercules standing right, strangling lion. Sear 351 (variety). VG, decent. $29. |
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G1-J) CALABRIA, Taras, 380-344 BC. AR diobol (1.17 g). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet / Hercules standing right, strangling lion. Sear 351. Good, identifiable but low-grade piece. $19. |
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G2)
SICILY, Syracuse, 344-336 BC. AE trias (8.26 g). Head of Athena left,
wearing Corinthian helmet / Hippocamp left with curled wing. S.1193.
Fine, smooth wear. $45. |
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G3) SICILY, Syracuse, 275-215 BC. Hieron II. AE 22 (6.52 g). O: Head of Poseidon
left, wearing taenia. R: Ornamented trident head between two dolphins,
IEP-ΩNOΣ in lower field. S.1223. VG. $15. |
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G4)
SICILY, Syracuse, Republic (214-212 BC). AE22 (12.12 g). Laureate head
of Apollo l. / The Dioskouri on horseback r., stars above. S.1225.
aVF/Fine. $65. |
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G5)
THRACE, Abdera, 410-385 BC. AE16 (1.89 g). Head of young river-god r. /
Griffin springing l. S.1555. Near Fine, light green patina. $25. |
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G6)
EUBOIA, Histiaia, 3rd century BC. AR tetrobol (2.42 g). Head of nymph
Histiaia r. / Nymph Histiaia seated r. on stern of galley. S.2496. Near
VF, decent surfaces. $65. |
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G7)
SIKYONIA, Sikyon, 360-330 BC. AR hemidrachm or tribol (2.58 g).
Chimaera standing l. / Dove flying l. S.2774. Good Fine, even wear with
minor porosity. Attractive type. $135. |
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G8)
PONTOS, Amisos, 300-250 BC. AE21 (6.51 g). Aegis with Gorgon's head at
center / Nike advancing r. S.3642. Fine, clear features on Gorgon's
head. $50. Ex Stack's Auction, January 23, 1938. |
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G9) PONTOS, Amisos, 300-250 BC. AE21 (6.43 g). Aegis with Gorgon's head at center / Nike advancing r. S.3642. Fine, light green patina. $40. |
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G10) TROAS, Abydos, 320-200 BC. AE11 (1.07 g). Head of Apollo right / Eagle, ABY above. Fine. $38. |
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G11)
IONIA, Samos?, c. 200-100 BC. AE18 (8.11 g). Head ? / Griffin
right. This piece has been a challenge to attribute - maybe you'll have
better luck. $20. |
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G12)
CILICIA, Elaiussa, 1st century BC. AE20 (6.90 g). Head of Zeus r., EP
behind / Nike advancing l. S.5680. Fine to VF details, porous surfaces.
$38. |
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G13) MACEDONIAN KINGDOM, Philip II, 359-336 BC. AR 1/5 stater (2.32 g). Head of Apollo right, hair bound with taenia. / Naked youth on horse prancing right, ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ above. S.6689 (variety). VF, dark toning, minor porosity. $90. |
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MACEDONIAN KINGDOM, Philip II, 359-336 BC. AR 1/5 stater (2.22 g).
Head of Apollo right, hair bound with taenia. / Naked youth on horse
prancing right, ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ above. S.6689 (variety). aVF, some
surface roughness. $65. |
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G15-C) ALEXANDER
THE GREAT, Macedonian Kingdom, 336-323 BC. AR drachm (4.06 g).
Head of young Herakles right, wearing lion’s skin headdress / Zeus
enthroned left, holding eagle and sceptre, ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ to left. S.6730 (variety). aVF/F,
dark patches of toning. $85. |
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G15-D) ALEXANDER
THE GREAT, Macedonian Kingdom, 336-323 BC. AR drachm (4.12 g).
Head of young Herakles right, wearing lion’s skin headdress / Zeus
enthroned left, holding eagle and sceptre, ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ to left. S.6730 (variety). VF
details, slightly grainy surfaces. $85. **SOLD** |
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G16) LYSIMACHOS, Kingdom of Thrace, 323-281 BC. AR drachm. Head of young Herakles right, wearing lion’s skin headdress / Zeus
enthroned left, holding eagle and sceptre. S.6812. Near VF, small spot of encrustation on reverse. $135. |
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G17) SELEUKID KINGDOM, Antiochos IV, 175-164 BC. Serrate AE 15 (1.63 g). Head of Antiochos r. / Hera standing facing, holding sceptre. S.6994. Fine. $32. |
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G18) SELEUKID KINGDOM, Antiochos IV, 175-164 BC. Serrate AE 15 (2.15 g). Head of Antiochos r. / Hera standing facing, holding sceptre. S.6994. Near Fine. $29. |
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G19) SELEUKID KINGDOM, Antiochos IV, 175-164 BC. Serrate AE 15 (2.22 g). Head of Antiochos r. / Hera standing facing, holding sceptre. S.6994. VG. $18. |
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G20) PTOLEMAIC
KINGDOM, Ptolemy II?, 285-246 BC. AE 23. Head of Zeus r. / Eagle
standing l. S.7787? VF+ details, surface problems on reverse.
Attractive Zeus portrait. $48. |
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G21) SELEUKID
KINGDOM, Antiochos (VII?) Looks sort of, but not exactly, like a few
other types. You do the research on this one -- $22. |
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B1)
AE sextans, 217-215 BC. Head of Mercury r., two pellets above / Prow of
galley r., ROMA above, two pellets below. Sear 85. F+ details, uneven
hard green patina, decent portrait. $88. |
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B2)
AE triens, c. 211-207 BC. O: Helmeted head of Minerva right, four
pellets above. R: Prow of galley right, ROMA above, four pellets below.
Sear 115. aVF, clear and well centered. $145. |
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B3) AE semis, c. 206-195 BC (6.53 g). O: Laureate head of Saturn right, S behind head. R: Prow of ship right, S above, ROMA below. S. 114. Near Fine. $48. |
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B4)
AE semis, c. 206-195 BC. O: Laureate head of Saturn right. R: Prow of
ship right, S to right, ROMA below. VG, slightly grainy. $38. |
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B5)
AE quadrans, c. 180 BC. O: Head of Hercules right, three pellets
behind. R: Prow of ship right, ?-ME monogram above, ROMA below.
VG, smooth wear. $60. |
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B6) AE quadrans, c. 180 BC. O: Head of Hercules right, three pellets behind. R: Prow of ship right, ROMA above. VG/Fine details, reverse rough. $40. |
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B7) AE quadrans, c. 180 BC. O: Small head of Hercules right, three pellets behind. R: Prow of ship right, monogram above (ME?). F/VG, rough reverse. $30. |
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B8) AE small sextans, c. 150 BC. Head of Mercury r. / Prow of galley r., ROMA above. Rough Fine. $40. |
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B9)
AE As of Caius Terentius Lucanus (147 BC). O: Head of Janus, I above.
R: Prow of ship right, C.TER.LVC and Victory flying right above, ROMA
in exergue. Sydenham 426. VG, somewhat grainy surfaces. $85. |
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B10)
AE quadrans, c. 91 BC. O: Head of Hercules right, three pellets behind.
R: Prow of ship right, three pellets above, ROMA below. Fine, surfaces
slightly rough. $90. |
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B11)
Two low grade minor Roman Republican bronzes - a quadrans and an
unidentified piece. You do the work. Priced to sell at $29
for the pair. |
Roman Republican Silver Denarii
Please note that Roman silver coins
are
sometimes discovered with wavy or bent flans. This was often done
in antiquity,
and was frequently the result of barbarians testing the coins for good
silver
quality (good silver would bend easily, whereas fouree -- silver-coated
coins
with bronze centers -- would be exposed). Unlike modern shovel
marks, which
would be considered damage, such bends are part of a coin's history.
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R1)
AR victoriatus (3/4 denarius), c. 195-187 BC (3.02 g). Laureate head of Jupiter
right / Victory standing right crowning trophy, ROMA in exergue. RSC Early
Republic 36. Sharp Fine with dark toning. $60. |
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R2)
Sex. Pompeius Fostlus, c. 133-126 BC (3.72 g). Head of Roma r., X below chin,
jug behind / SEX. PO. FOSTLVS; wolf rt., suckling the Twins, shepherd on l,
birds on fig tree behind. RSC Pompeia 1a. aVF/Fine, historic Romulus and Remus
type. $88. **SOLD** |
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R3)
M. Cipius M.f., c. 107 BC (3.69 g). Head of Roma r., M. CIPI. M. F. before /
Victory in biga r., rudder below horses, ROMA in exergue. RSC Cipia 1. VF,
iridescent rainbow toning on obverse, reverse dark. $72. **SOLD** |
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R4) AR quinarius (1/2 denarius) of C. Egnatuleius C.f., 100-97 BC (1.83 g). Laureate head of Apollo right, Q below, C EGNATVLEI C F behind / Victory standing left erecting trophy, Q in field, ROMA in exergue, old museum number "1621" on reverse in white ink. RSC Egnatuleia 1. Fine, grey toning. $55. |
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R5) L. Thorius Balbus, c. 100-95 BC (3.89 g). 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. Sharp VF with light toning. $78. |
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R6) AR denarius of C. Allius Bala, c. 93 BC (3.68 g). Female head (Diana?) right, BALA behind, F below chin / Diana in biga of stags right, grasshopper below, C.ALLI in exergue. RSC Aelia 4. VF+, minor surface problems, but hey, it's got a grasshopper on it. $80. |
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R7) L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, c. 90-89 BC (3.96 g). Laureate head of Apollo r., standing figure behind / L.PISO.FRVGI – CXV beneath horseman galloping r. holding palm. RSC Calpurnia 11. VF+, soft reverse strike. $68. |
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R8)
AR denarius of Q. Titius, 88 BC (3.88 g). Head of Mutinus Titinus right, bound
with winged diadem / Q.TITI on tablet from which springs Pegasus right. RSC
Titia 1. aVF, nice Pegasus type. $68. **SOLD** |
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R9) AR denarius of Pub. Crepusius, c. 82-81 BC (3.72 g). Laureate head of Apollo right, scepter over shoulder, letter behind, symbol below chin / Horseman galloping right, hurling spear, P.CREPVSI in exergue. RSC Crepusia 1. Near VF, detailed horseman reverse, some roughness. $72. |
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R10) AR denarius of Pub. Crepusius, c. 82-81 BC (3.78 g). Laureate head of Apollo right, scepter over shoulder, letter behind, symbol below chin / Horseman galloping right, hurling spear, CCCCXVIII behind, P.CREPVSI in exergue. RSC Crepusia 1. Fine, bent flan. $48. |
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R11) AR denarius of L. Censorinus, c. 82-81 BC (3.94 g). Laureate head of Apollo right / L.CENSOR before the satyr Marsyas, standing left with wine-skin on shoulder; behind him, column surmounted by draped figure (possibly Minerva?). RSC Marcia 24. Fine. $50. |
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R12) AR denarius of Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius (as Imperator), c. 77 BC (3.77 g). Diademmed head of Pietas right, stork before / Elephant walking left, Q.C.M.P.I. in exergue. RSC Caecilia 43. Near Fine, interesting elephant reverse. $115. |
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R13) Cn Lentulus, c. 76-74 BC (3.91 g). G.P.R. above diademmed head r. of the Genius of the Roman People draped r., sceptre on shoulder / EX – SC divided by globe, rudder and sceptre, LENT CVR * FL below. RSC Cornelia 55. Sharp EF, finely detailed portrait, beautiful light toning. $105. |
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R14) AR denarius of Man. Acilius Glabrio, c. 55 BC (3.67 g). O: Laureate head of Salus right, SALVTIS upwards behind / MN.ACILIVS III VI R.VALETV around Valetudo (Salus) standing left, leaning on column and holding serpent. RSC Acilia 8. Near Fine. $48. |
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R15) T. Carisius, c. 45 BC (3.99 g). Bust of Victory r. / Victory in biga r., T. CARISI in exergue. RSC Carisia 2. Near EF with some areas of flat strike. $88. |
Coins From the Time of the Twelve Caesars
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C1)
AUGUSTUS, 27 BC - 14 AD. AE as (9.92 g) struck ca. 15 BC. CAESAR
AVGVSTVS TRIBVNIC POTEST, bare head right / C N PISO CNFNI VIR A A A F
F around large SC. RIC 382. VG/F with rough surfaces. $55. |
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C2)
AUGUSTUS, 27 BC - 14 AD. Posthumous AE as (11.22 g). DIVVS AVGVSTVS
PATER; radiate head l. / Eagle standing on globe, head r., between large
SC. S.526. Good Fine with attractive surfaces. $110. |
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C3)
AUGUSTUS & AGRIPPA, 27 BC - 14 AD. AE dupondius of Nemausus (12.54
g). IMP DIVI F, back-to-back heads of Agrippa & Augustus / COL NEM,
crocodile chained to palm behind, wreath to left. Obverse "wheel"
countermark between heads of Agrippa and Augustus. S.554. Fine with
flan splits; interesting countermarked piece. $95. |
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C4) CLAUDIUS, 41-54 AD. AE as (8.28 g). S.639. Bare head l, TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR IMP. / S.C. Minerva advancing r., brandishing javelin and holding shield. Rough VG, but affordable Claudius Caesar bronze at $35. |
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C5) ROMAN EGYPT 52-53 AD. AE diobol of Claudius, Year 13, Struck in Alexandria (7.91 g). Laureate head of Claudius right, TI KΛAY KAI CEBAC ΓEPMA / Eagle standing right, head left, AVTOKPA around, L-IΓ in field. RPC 5187. Fine. $50. |
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C6) VESPASIAN 69-79 AD. AR denarius (2.57 g). Laureate head right; IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. / COS VII. Eagle standing on altar, head left. RSC 121. G/VG, low grade but as a 1st century Roman silver coin it's priced to sell at $33. |
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C7)
VESPASIAN 69-79 AD. AE as (11.76 g). Obv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS
IIII. Laureate head right. Rev: No legend. Eagle standing facing on
globe, S.C. on either side. Sear 804. Fine, some roughness. $75. |
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C8) ROMAN PROVINCIAL AE 26 Struck in
Samaria, Caesarea, 79-81 AD. (10.93 g.) Obv: AVTOKP TITOC KAICAP. Head
of Titus right, countermark at 6 o’clock with a small head right. Rev:
IOYDAIAS EALWKYIAS. Trophy with small round and oval shield, Judaea
bound beneath. Hendin 745. Fair, scarce type. $42. |
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C9)
DOMITIAN 81-96 AD AR denarius of 76-80 AD (3.18 g). Obv: CAESAR AVG F
DOMITIANVS (COS V?). Laureate head right. Rev: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS.
Salus standing left, leaning on column, and holding snake, which she
feeds from patera. RSC 382. Fine. $52. |
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C10)
DOMITIAN, 81-96 AD. AE as (10.42 g). IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI
CENS POT P P, laureate head right / VICTORIAE AVGVSTI, Victory standing
left, holding palm & inscribing trophy set on tree, S-C either side
of trunk. Cohen 640. VG, interesting reverse type. $29. |
Coins of the "Five Good Emperors" (Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, Marcus Aurelius) and Commodus
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A1) NERVA,
96-98 A.D. AE Sestertius (14.77 g). Laureate head r. / Two
mules
grazing, cart in background. S.962. VG details, rough
surfaces, reasonably clear portrait considering the overall condition
of this coin. Scarce type. $115. |
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A2) NERVA,
96-98 A.D. AE as (8.81 g). IMP NERVAE CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P
P, laureate head r. / AEQVITAS AVGVST S.C. Aequitas standing left,
holding scales & cornucopiae. S.964. Near Fine/VG. $50. |
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A3) TRAJAN, 98-117 AD. AE sestertius (25.14 g). O: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P. Laureate, draped bust right. R: FORT RED SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS, FORT RED/SC below. Fortuna Redux seated left holding rudder & cornucopiae. RIC 652. VF obverse, rough VG reverse. $125. |
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A4)
TRAJAN, 98-117 AD. AE As (9.94 g). Laureate bust r. / Victory advancing
l, holding shield inscribed SPQR. S.1022. VG to Fine details, rough
surfaces. Priced to sell at $18. |
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A5) TRAJAN, 98-117 AD. AE As (10.75
g). IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Laureate
head right, Aegis on far shoulder / SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI S-C, Roma
standing with Victory & spear, captive kneeling before. RIC 486. VG
details, various surface problems, but affordable at $15. |
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A6) HADRIAN, 117-138 AD. AR
denarius (2.69 g). O: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Laureate bust
right. R: PIETAS AVG. Pietas seated left, holding patera and sceptre.
RSC 1037. VF/F+; rough reverse but decent portrait. $59. |
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A7) HADRIAN, 117-138 AD. AE
As (9.65 g). HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, radiate head right, drapery at far
shoulder / COS III Salus seated left, feeding serpent from extended
patera, SC in ex. RIC 657. Fine+ details, large pit on portrait. $35. |
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A8) ANTONINUS PIUS, 138-161 A.D. AR denarius (3.16 g). O: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XXII. Laureate head right. R:
VOTA SUVSCEPTA DECI II. Antoninus standing left, sacrificing over
tripod-altar. RSC 1126a. Near Mint State, some flan splits.
$170. |
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A9)
ANTONINUS PIUS, 138-161 A.D.
AE Sestertius (22.00 g). O: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III.
Laureate bust right. R: OPI AVG. Ops seated left, holding scepter, SC
in exergue. RIC 612. Fine/VG. Rough surfaces; obverse is
better than the reverse. $37. |
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A10)
FAUSTINA SENIOR, died 141 AD. Posthumous AR denarius (3.06 g.). Obv:
DIVA FAVSTINA. Draped bust right. Rev: AETERNITAS. Fortuna standing
left, holding globe and rudder. RSC 6. About VF, attractively toned.
$42. |
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A11) FAUSTINA SENIOR, died 141 AD. Posthumous AE As (12.21 g). DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust right / IVNO S-C, Juno standing left, holding patera and sceptre. RIC 1190. Rough Fine. $28. |
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A12) MARCUS
AURELIUS, 161-180 A.D. AE Sestertius commemorating the victory in
Armenia (25.86 g). Laureate head r. / Victory standing r. holding
trophy,
Armenian captive at her feet. RIC 890/Cohen 984. About
Fine, portrait rough, nice reverse. A decent example of this
historical type. $125. |
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A13)
FAUSTINA JUNIOR, died 175 AD. Posthumous AE sestertius. O: DIVA
FAVSTINA PIA. Draped bust right. R: AETERNITAS S.C. Aeternitas standing
left, holding globe surmounted by phoenix and leaning on column. RIC
1693. Near VF/Fine, some corrosion on reverse but the portrait is
attractive. $45. |
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A14)
LUCILLA, 161-169 AD. AE sestertius (21.73 g). Obv: LVCILLAE AVG
ANTONINI AVG F. Draped, bare-headed bust right. Rev: PIETAS S.C.
Pietas standing left, altar at her feet. Sear 1580/Van Meter 24. Fine,
obverse porosity, scarcer type. $80. |
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A15)
LUCILLA, 161-169 AD. AE as (8.95 g). Obv: LVCILLA AVGVSTA. Draped,
bare-headed bust right. Rev: VENVS S.C. Venus seated left,
holding Victory and sceptre. Sear 1588. Fine, reverse rough. $52. |
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A16)
COMMODUS, 177-192 AD. AE sestertius (maybe provincial?)(20.35 g).Obv: M
COMMODO ANTONINO AV. Laureate head right. Rev: CONCORDIA AVG
(?).Concordia (?) standing half-left, holding two standards. Unlisted
obverse legend (type is similar to Sear 1638). Near Fine/VG+; I have to
admit this piece is a bit enigmatic. $75. |
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A17) COMMODUS
as HERCULES, 177-192 A.D. AE As (11.06 g).
Head of Commodus r.,
wearing lion's skin headdress. / HERCVL - ROMAN - AVGV - S.C. in four
lines divided vertically by club, all within laurel-wreath.
S.1659. aF/F+, desirable type from Commodus's psychotic and
delusional final years. $84. |
Coinage of the Severan Era (193 AD - c. 253 AD)
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S1)
SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS, 193-211 AD. AR denarius of 196-197 AD (2.89 g). O:
Laureate head right. L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII. R: SECVRITAS
PVBLICA. Securitas seated left on throne, holding globe. RSC 647. Fine,
dark toning. $32. |
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S2)
CARACALLA, 198-217 AD. AE sestertius. O: Laureate head right. IMP
ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT. R: P M TR P XVI IMP II COS IIIIP P.
Caracalla crowned by Victory in quadriga right. RIC 499a. Near Fine,
scarcer type. $125.
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S3)
GETA, 209-212 AD. AR denarius of 199-202 AD (3.22 g). O: P SEPT GETA
CAES PONT. Boy’s bare-headed bust draped right. R: FELICITAS PVBLICA.
Felicitas standing half-left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RSC 38.
VF details, nasty ugliness on reverse. $42. |
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S4) MACRINUS,
217-218
A.D. AR denarius (2.84 g.) O: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG.
Laureate, cuirassed bust right. R: FELICITAS TEMPORVM. Felicitas
standing half-left, holding long caduceus and cornucopiae. RSC 15. VF,
scarce. $110. |
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S5)
ELAGABALUS, 218-222 AD. AR antoninianus of 218 AD (4.61 g). O: IMP
CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG. Radiate, draped bust right. R: FIDES
EXERCITVS. Fides seated left, holding eagle and standard, another
standard before her. RSC 31. VF, a few dark patches on reverse. $63. |
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S6)
ELAGABALUS, 218-222 AD. AR antoninianus of 218 AD (5.18 g) O: IMP
CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG. Radiate, draped bust right. R: LAETITIA
PVBL. Laetitia standing half-left, holding wreath and rudder. RSC 72a.
Sharp VF details, patchy (bad alloy?) $33. |
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S7)
ELAGABALUS, 218-222 AD. AR denarius of 219 AD (2.03 g). O: IMP
CAES ANTONINVS AVG. Laureate, draped bust right. R: MARS
VICTOR. Mars advancing right, naked except for cloak floating
behind waist, holding spear and trophy. RSC 109. $35. |
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S8)
SEVERUS ALEXANDER, 222-235 AD. AR denarius of 222-228 AD (2.48 g). O:
IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG. Laureate, draped bust right. R:
CONCORDIA. Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopiae.
RSC 38. Near EF, beautiful surfaces. $75. |
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S9)
SEVERUS ALEXANDER, 222-235 AD.AR denarius of 228-231 AD (3.13 g). O:
Laureate bust right. IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG. R: LIBERALITAS AVG IIII.
Liberalitas standing half-left, head left, holding abacus and
cornucopiae. RSC 133. Toned Fine. $38. |
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S10)
SEVERUS ALEXANDER, 222-235 AD. AE sestertius (17.72 g). O: IMP SEV
ALEXAND AVG. Laureate, draped bust right. R: ANNONA AVGVSTI. Annona
standing left, holding anchor and grain-ears over modius. RIC 549
(similar to Sear 2244). VF/aVF. $75. |
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S11)
MAXIMINUS I, 235-238 AD. AR denarius (2.40 g). O: Laureate, draped
bust right. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. R: PAX AVGVSTI. Pax standing
half-left, holding branch and transverse sceptre. RSC 31b. Sharp VF
details on obverse, reverse weakly struck. $55. **SOLD** |
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S12)
PHILIP I, 244-249 AD. AR antoninianus (3.67 g). O: IMP PHILIPPVS AVG.
Radiate, draped bust right. R: ANNONA AVGG. Annona standing
half-left, prow before. RSC 33. VF. $60. |
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S13) OTACILIA SEVERA, Wife of Philip
I. AE Sestertius (15.57 g). Diademmed, draped bust
r. / Pietas standing l. S.2637. Fine,
problem-free. $55. |
Later Roman
Coinage (253-476 AD, including the Constantinian era)
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L1)
GALLIENUS, 253-268 A.D. AR antoninianus (base silver, 3.18 g). O:
Radiate bust right. GALLIENVS.P.F.AVG. R: VICT.GERMANICA. Victory
advancing left, trampling down enemy. RSC 1049. Beautiful EF+,
stunningly detailed portrait. $72. |
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L2)
GALLIENUS, 253-268 A.D. AE antoninianus. O: GALLIENVS AVG. Radiate,
draped and cuirassed bust right. R. APOLLINI CONS AVG. Centaur walking
right, drawing bow. RIC 163. Nice VF, typical softer reverse strike,
sharply struck portrait. $55. |
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L3)
GALLIENUS, 253-268 A.D. AE antoninianus. O: GALLIENVS AVG. Radiate,
draped and cuirassed bust right. R. APOLLINI CONS AVG. Centaur walking
left, holding globe and trophy. RIC 164. VF, some light silvering
remains around portrait. $48. |
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L4) DIOCLETIAN, 284-305 AD.
Billon follis of Carthage (10.97 g). O: IMP DIOCLETIANVS PF AVG.
Laureate bust right. R. SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS FEL KART. Carthage
standing left, holding fruits in both hands, A in exergue. RIC 31a.
Strong Fine, green patina, some roughness but generally decent.
$44. |
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L5)
MAXIMIANUS, 286-305 AD. Billon follis of Heraclea (9.73 g). O: IMP C M
A MAXIMIANVS PF AVG. Laureate head right. R: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI.
Genius standing left with patera & cornucopiae, HTL in exergue. RIC 19. Sharp VF+, some residual silvering, one nasty gouge on center of reverse. $60. |
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L6)
MAXIMIANUS, 286-305 AD. Billon follis of Antioch (10.46 g). O: IMP C MA
MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. Laureate head right. R: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI. Genius
standing left, modius on head, holding patera and cornucopiae, K in
left field, officina letter S over V in right field, ANT in exergue.
RIC 54b. Fine with soft green patina. $38. |
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L7) MAXIMIANUS, 305-306 AD.
Billon follis (10.78 g). O: DN MAXIMIANO FELICISSIMO SEN
AVG. Laureate bust right, wearing imperial mantle. R:
PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG. Providentia and Quies standing facing
each other, PTR in exergue (Trier mint). RIC 676b.
Near Mint State details, some areas of striking flatness, but otherwise
a gem of a coin. $230. |
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L8) CONSTANTIUS
I (Chlorus) as Caesar, 293-305 AD. Billon follis of Serdica (11.75 g).
O: FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES. Laureate bust right. R: GENIO
POPVLI ROMANI. Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae,
SM.SD in exergue. RIC 12a. Sharp VF for struck details, some
flatness at center. $63. |
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L9) CONSTANTIUS
I (Chlorus) as Caesar, 293-305 AD. Billon follis of Siscia (9.66 g). O:
CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES. Laureate bust right. R: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI,
Genius standing left, holding patera & cornucopiae, star left, B
right, IS in exergue. RIC 90a-B. VF/F+, light green patina, attractive
portrait. $53. |
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L10) CONSTANTIUS I (Chlorus) as Caesar, 293-305 AD. Billon follis (9.92 g). O: CONSTANTIVS NOB C. Laureate, cuirassed bust of Constantius right. R: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI. Genius standing left, PTR in exergue (Trier mint). RIC 602a. VF/EF, soft obverse strike, reverse sharp. $110. |
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L11) CONSTANTIUS I (Chlorus), 305-306 AD. AE post-reform radiate struck in Heraclea (2.28 g). Obv: CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES. Radiate, draped bust right. Rev: VOT./XX./H. within wreath. Sear 3679. aF/aVF. $30. |
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L12) GALERIUS as Caesar,
293-305 AD. AE follis of Heraclea (9.12 g). O: GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB
CAES. Laureate head right. R. GENIO POPVLI ROMANI. Genius standing left
holding patera from which liquor flows & cornucopiae, HTA in
exergue. RIC VI 18b, A. aVF/VF, sharp reverse strike that clearly
displays the 6-pack abs of Genius. $63. |
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L13) GALERIUS as Caesar, 293-305 AD. AE follis of Heraclea (10.71 g). O: GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES. Laureate head right. R. GENIO POPVLI ROMANI. Genius standing left holding patera from which liquor flows & cornucopiae, HTB in ex. RIC VI 18b, B. Fine, patchy residual silvering. $35. |
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L14) GALERIUS as Caesar,
293-305 AD. AE follis of Heraclea (10.56 g). O: GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB
CAES. Laureate head right. R. GENIO POPVLI ROMANI. Genius
standing left holding patera from which liquor flows & cornucopiae,
HTS in exergue. RIC VI 20b, S. Near VF, green patina. $63. |
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L15) GALERIUS
as Augustus, 305-306 AD. AE follis of Cyzicus (9.40 g). O: IMP C GAL
VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. Laureate head right. R. GENIO POPVLI ROMANI.
Genius standing left, holding patera & cornucopiae, KE in exergue.
RIC VI 21b. VF, some flat areas on reverse, portrait sharp. $52. |
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L16) GALERIUS, 305-311 A.D. AE follis (10.32 g). O: IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. Laureate, cuirassed bust of Galerius right. R: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI. Genius standing left, sacrificing over altar, PLG in exergue (Lugdunum mint). RIC 182. Beautiful EF, attractive surfaces and well-struck. $138. |
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L17) GALERIUS, 305-311 A.D. AE follis (8.53 g). O: Laureate head right. MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES. R: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI. Genius standing left, Q* in exergue. Sear 3708. Sharp VF, beautiful chocolate brown problem-free surfaces, some flatness of strike. $48. |
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L18) GALERIUS, 305-311 AD. AE follis of Nicomedia (6.16 g). Obv: IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. Laureate head right. Rev: GENIO AVGVSTI (CMH) monogram around Genius standing left, SMNA in exergue. Sear 3718. Near EF details, minor porosity. $78. |
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L19) LICINIUS I, 308-324 AD. AE follis of Siscia (5.43 g). Obv: IMP LIC LICINIVS P F AVG. Laureate head right. Rev: GENIO AVGVSTI. Genius standing left, SIS in exergue. Sear 3793. Choice Fine, well-struck and nicely centered. $42. |
Byzantine and Other Eastern Coins
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E1) BYZANTINE EMPIRE, 1028-1034 AD. AE "Anonymous Issue" Christ follis attributed to Romanus III (9.31 g). O: Christ facing. R: Cross on steps, IS-XS bASILE bASIL within arms. S.1823. Fine. $25. |
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E2) BYZANTINE EMPIRE, 1028-1034 AD. AE "Anonymous Issue" Christ follis attributed to Romanus III (10.87 g). O: Christ facing. R: Cross on steps, IS-XS bASILE bASIL within arms. S.1823. Fine, sharp reverse inscription. $25. |
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E3) BYZANTINE EMPIRE, 1042-1055 AD. AE "Anonymous Issue" Christ follis attributed to Constantine IX (7.74 g). O: Christ enthroned facing. R: IS-XS bASILE bASIL in three lines. S.1836. Fine for struck details, struck over an earlier type. $22. |
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E4)
ARTUQUIDS of MARDIN (Asia Minor), 1152-1176 A.D. AE Dirhem of Najm
al-Din Alpi (11.69 g). O: Two diademed male heads facing (Gemini) with
legend around on four sides. R. Youthful female head facing (Mercury in
Virgo), hair arranged in six rolls, all within legend. Spengler/Sayles
30. Fine. $48. |
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E5)
LU’LU’IDS of MOSUL (IRAQ), 1234-1259 A.D. (AH 631). AE Dirhem of
Badr al-Din Lu’Lu’ (6.41 g). O: Diademed classical head facing left,
within beaded square; Naskhi legend. R: Four line central and marginal
Naskhi legend. Spengler/Sayles 68. aVF/F, clear portrait, clipped
planchet? $85. |
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E6)
LU’LU’IDS of MOSUL (IRAQ), 1234-1259 A.D. (AH 631). AE Dirhem of
Badr al-Din Lu’Lu’ (11.85 g). O: Diademed classical head facing left,
within beaded square; Naskhi legend. R: Four line central and marginal
Naskhi legend. Spengler/Sayles 68. aF/VG-, portrait OK, reverse rough.
$55. |
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M1)
FEUDAL FRANCE, Maine, Anonymous Counts, 11th-13th century. AR denier,
c. 1030-1246 AD (1.10 g). O: Monogram of Herbert I. R: Short cross with
two pellets. Near VF. $50. |
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M2)
FEUDAL FRANCE, Lorraine, 1545-1608. AR 1/2 Gros (0.77 g) of Charles III
(The Great), Duke of Lorraine. O: Crowned coat of arms, CAROL
D.G.LOT.B.DVX around. R: Crowned eagle, MONET. NOV. NANCEICVS around.
VF. $50. |
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M3)
FEUDAL FRANCE, Lorraine, 1545-1608. AR 1/2 Gros (1.14 g) of Charles III
(The Great), Duke of Lorraine. O: Crowned coat of arms, CAROL
D.G.LOT.B.DVX around. R: Crowned eagle, MONET. NOV. NANCEICVS around.
Near VF. $45. |
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M4)
FEUDAL FRANCE, Lorraine, 1545-1608. AR 1/2 Gros (0.83 g) of Charles III
(The Great), Duke of Lorraine. O: Crowned coat of arms, CAROL
D.G.LOT.B.DVX around. R: Crowned eagle, MONET. NOV. NANCEICVS around.
Near VF. $40. |
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M5)
MEDIEVAL GERMANY, City of Hall. AR “Hand” Heller c. 13th-15th century
(0.49 g). O: Hand of God, palm facing. R: Cross with pellets. VF+,
colorful toning. $75. |
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M6)
MEDIEVAL GERMANY, City of Hall. AR “Hand” Heller c. 13th-15th century
(0.39 g). O: Hand of God, palm facing. R: Cross with pellets. Fine. $45. |
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M7)
HUNGARY, 1545. AR denar (0.52 g) struck under Holy Roman Emperor
Ferdinand I (1526-1564). O: Coat of arms. R: Madonna and Child. Near
VF. $16. |
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M8)
HUNGARY, 1546. AR denar (0.51 g) struck under Holy Roman Emperor
Ferdinand I (1526-1564). O: Coat of arms. R: Madonna and Child. VF+.
$19. |
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M9) HUNGARY, 1577. AR denar (0.51 g) struck under Rudolf I (1572-1608). O: Coat of arms. R: Madonna and Child. Near VF. $16. |
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M10)
MEDIEVAL SPAIN, Valencia. AR dinero (0.70 g) struck under Jaime I
(1238-1276 AD). O: Crowned head of Jaime (or Jacobus) I left.R: Tree. VG/Fine, flat strike. $40. |
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M11)
MEDIEVAL SPAIN, Castille and Leon. AR dinero (0.68 g) struck under
Ferdinand III (1217-1252 AD). O: Castle. R: Lion walkingleft. VG/Fine. $29. |
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M12)
MEDIEVAL SPAIN, Castille and Leon. AR dinero (0.73 g) struck under
Alfonso XI (1312-1350 AD). O: Castle. R: Lion walking left. Sharp Fine
with some flat spots. $45. |
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M13)
MEDIEVAL SPAIN, Castille and Leon. AR Cornado (0.73 g) struck under
Alfonso XI (1312-1350 AD). O: Crowned bust of Alfonso left.R: Castle
with three turrets; CASTELE LEGIONIS around. VF, well-struck. $95. |
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M14)
MEDIEVAL SPAIN, Castille and Leon. AR Cornado (0.89 g) struck under
John I (1379-1390 AD). O: Crowned bust of John I left. R:Castle with three turrets; CASTELE LEGIONIS around. Sharp VF/EF. $150. |
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