October 29-30, 2009 - New York
ANCIENT COINS
906
906 Greek - Moesia, Istrus. 4th century B.C. AR
Drachm. Choice VF. SNG BM Black Sea 243. 5.8
gms. Obv: Young male heads facing, one inverted.
Rev: Sea-eagle atop dolphin. Bold detail on both sides
with the design running slightly off the flan on the re-
verse. Shimmering luster remains atop the surfaces.
(photo) Est. 200-400
907
907 Roman Republic. L. Volumnius. 81 B.C. AR
Denarius. XF. S-298 / Crawford 377/1. 4gms. Obv:
Laureate head of Jupiter right, letter A behind. Rev:
Europa seated on galloping bull left, vine leaf below,
thunderbolt behind. Boldly detailed with dark patina
throughout. A slide abrasion is noted along the upper
reverse. (photo) Est. 300-500
908
908 Roman Imperatorial. Mark Antony. 31 B.C. AR
Denarius. VF. S-1455 / Crawford-545/1-2. 3.6gms.
Obv: Bare head right. Rev: Victory standing, holds
wreaths with fillets. A well centered sharp strike with
old gray toning. A scratch in noted in the field and a
small deposit sits on the reverse. Bold high relief por-
trait. (photo) Est. 800-1,000
909
909 Roman Empire. Nero. 54-68 A.D. AS of Lug-
dunum. Nearly XF. RIC-605. 11.08gms. Obv: Lau-
reate head right. Rev: Globe below bust, victory flying
left, hold shield inscribed SPQR. Mottled even dark
green patina is evident on both sides with a bold well-
centered obverse portrait. (photo) Est. 250-350
910
910 Roman Empire. Trajan. 98-117 A.D. AR Denar-
ius. Bold XF. RIC-147. Obv: Bust of Trajan rt. Rev:
Trophy of arms and armor. An exceptionally bold ex-
ample on a broad flan. Luster remains evident atop
soft silver surfaces. Superb for type. (photo)
Est. 300-500
911
911 Roman Empire. Antoninus Pius. 138-161 A.D.
AR Denarius. XF. RIC-153. 3.4gms. Obv: Laureate
head bust rt. Rev: Pax standing lt. Intricately detailed,
well centered portrait. Exceptional for type. (photo)
Est. 150-250
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912
912 Roman Empire. Constantius II. 357-361 A.D.
Heavy Siliqua. Choice XF. RIC-15. Obv: Bust of
Constantius right. Rev: Votis/XXX/MULTIS/XXXX
in four lines inside wreath. Much luster remains with
sharp details within the central devices. (photo)
Est. 200-300
913 Roman Empire. Sextet of Type.
1) Caracalla. 198-217 A.D. AR Denarius. VF. RIC-
45. 3.4gms.
2) Gallienus. 253-268 A.D. AE Antoninianus. Fine.
2.4gms.
3) Gallienus. 253-268 A.D. Billion Antoninianus. S-
10387. 3gms.
4) Probus. 276-282 A.D. Billon Antoninianus. XF.
RIC-888v. 3.9gms. Serdica Mint.
5) Constantine II. 337-340 A.D. AE 3. Unc. RIC-96.
2.75gms.
6) Gratian. 367-383 A.D. AE 2. VF. S-4138. 4.4gms.
[6] Est. 300-500
914 Impressive Assortment of Ancient Coinage. Nu-
merous decidedly collectible copper and silver speci-
mens of Greek and Roman origin are present from a
wide variance of empires - the “better” specimens hav-
ing accompanying attributions. Perhaps just as inter-
esting, the lot contains many non-genuine specimens,
likely produced in the late 19th century or early 19th
century. All things considered, many of the counter-
feits are well executed and should suffice to fill a hole
for the collector assembling by type. In-person inspec-
tion is highly suggested. Sold as is, no returns. [143]
Est. 800-1,000
915
915 Byzantine Empire. Leo III. 717-741 A.D. AR Mil-
iaresion. Nearly XF. S-1512. 2.08gms. Obv: Cross
potent on three steps. Rev: 5-line inscription. Light
gray toning, with some minor corrosion in the fields.
(photo) Est. 150-250
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916
916 Byzantine Empire. Alexis I. 1081-1118 A.D. AR
Tetarteon. Choice VF. S-1895. 3.91gms. Obv: Fac-
ing bust of Christ holds book of the gospels. Rev: Fac-
ing Alexis holds a cross and globe. Gray color with
tinges of yellow on both sides. (photo)
Est. 300-400
917 Byzantine Empire. Quartet of Type.
1) Justinian I. 527-565 A.D. AE Nummus. Fine. S-
281. 0.56g.
2) Constans II. 641-668 A.D. AE Follis. Fine. S-
1005. 3.1g.
3) Leo VI and Alexander. 886-912 A.D. AE Follis.
Very Fine. S-1730. 7.34gms.
4) Alexius I. 1081-1118 A.D. AE Tetarteron. VF. S-
1931. 4.9gms. [4] Est. 100-150
WORLD COINS
918 Argentina. 1825-RA CA DE B. AS. 2 Soles. VF.
KM-18. Gray with iridescent rainbow patina on the
surfaces. A popular short-lived type. Worthy of con-
sideration. Est. 150-250
919
919 Argentina. 1827-RA P 8 Reales - 7 Laurel Pairs.
XF. KM-20. A rare date and type with bold device de-
tail and moderate wear on the highpoints. Variegated
antique-gray and purple patina confirm the originality
on this desirable specimen. (photo)
Est. 1,000-1,500
920 Australia. 1914-S 12⁄ Sovereign, George V. NGC
MS63 - Reserve Bank of Australia. KM-29. Set in
glowing olive-gold with beautiful distraction-free sur-
faces. Est. 200-400