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The Grasshopper of Thrasymedes
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Lot # 241 - Greek Asia. Islands off Caria, Rhodes. AR Drachm, c. 88-84 BC. ‘Plinthophoric’ coinage. Thrasymedes, magistrate. Obv. Radiate head of Helios right. Rev. ΘPAΣYMΕΔΗΣ. Rose with bud to right, flanked by P-O; to lower left, grasshopper; all within incuse square. HGC 6 1461; Cf. SNG Cop. 818; Pixodarus Type 2, Group D, 14. AR. 3.08 g. 17.50 mm. R. Rare variety with grasshopper, apparently unpublished. Brilliant and darkly toned. About EF.
Kroisos Gold Coin
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Lot # 242 - Greek Asia. Kings of Lydia. Kroisos (circa 564/53-550/39 BC). AV Trite – 1/3 Stater. Light series. Sardes mint. Struck circa 550-546 BC. Obv. Confronted foreparts of lion, right, and bull, left. Rev. Two square punches. SNG von Aulock -; Walburg Group II, 3; BMC 36; Berk 6; Traité I 404; Boston MFA 2074.. AV. 2.69 g. 10.50 mm. Good VF. Ex Chaponnière & Firmenich, auction 7, lot 43. The 'Kroisos' type coinage is one of the most recognizable of all ancient Greek coinage. All of the issues in the bimetallic, gold and silver, series feature the same confronted lion and bull foreparts on the obverse, and two incuse punches (or a single punch in the case of small denominations) on the reverse. It is thought that the series began on a 'heavy' standard, with gold and silver staters of equal weight, around 10.6-10.7 grams, which was later reduced to about 8.17 grams for the gold. More recently, though, studies have shown that coins of both standards circulated together, but that the heavy standard was only used for a relatively short time compared to the light standard, which continued to be used into the Persian period (CNG 99, 255 note).
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Lot # 243 - Greek Asia. Pamphylia, Aspendos. AR Stater, c. 330/25-300/250 BC. Obv. Two wrestlers grappling; E between. Rev. ΕΣΤFΕΔΙ.Υ Slinger standing right; O between legs; to right, triskeles above club. SNG BN 122; Tekin Series 5. AR. 10.29 g. 26.00 mm. Delicate patina with warm hues. A few minor scratches. VF.
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Lot # 244 - Greek Asia. Pamphylia, Perge. AR Tetradrachm, c. 2nd century BC. Obv. Wreathed head of Artemis right, bow and quiver over shoulder. Rev. ΑΡΤΕΜΙΔΟΣ/ ΠΕΡΓΑΙΑΣ. Artemis standing left, holding wreath and scepter; to left, A above forepart of stag standing left, head right. Cf. SNG Cop. 299. AR. 15.54 g. 29.00 mm. RR. Very rare variety with A in inner left field. Darkly toned. Scratches on reverse. Good VF/VF.
Bold Alexander Portrait
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Lot # 245 - Greek Asia. Seleucid Kings. Seleukos I Nikator (312-281 BC). AR Tetradrachm. Babylon mint. Struck in the name of Alexander III of Macedon, c. 312-300 BC. Obv. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ. Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; monogram within wreath in left field; H below throne. Price 3704; SC 82.6. AR. 17.07 g. 28.50 mm. Exceptional and sharply struck. Delicate patina with warm hues, underlying luster. Superb EF.
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Lot # 246 - Greek Asia. Seleucid Kings. Demetrios I Soter (162-150 BC). AR Tetradrachm. Antioch on the Orontes mint. Undated issue, struck 162-155/4 BC. Obv. Diademed head right within wreath. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ/ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ. Tyche, holding sceptre and cornucopia, seated left on throne supported by tritoness right; monogram to outer left. SC 1638.1a; HGC 9, 795f. AR. 15.58 g. 30.00 mm. Brilliant and lightly toned. Minor scratches on obverse and slightly rough surfaces. About EF.
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Lot # 247 - Greek Asia. Seleucid Kings. Antiochos VII Euergetes (Sidetes) (138-129 BC). AR Tetradrachm. Antioch on the Orontes mint. Obv. Diademed head right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ/ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ/ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ. Athena Nikephoros standing left, resting hand on shield, and propping spear on her arm; to outer left, mint monogram above Π; all within wreath. SC 2061.1p; SMA 281; HGC 9, 1067d. AR. 16.16 g. 30.00 mm. Lightly toned with golden hues, underlying luster. Slightly porous reverse surfaces. About EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 248 - Greek Asia. Seleucid Kings. Antiochos VIII Epiphanes (Grypos) (121-96 BC). AR Tetradrachm. Damaskos mint. Dated SE 199 (114/3 BC). Obv. Diademed head right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩ/ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ/ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ. Zeus Ouranios standing left, holding star and scepter; two monograms to outer left; Θ koppa P (date) in exergue; all within wreath. SC 2323.7; HGC 9, 1197f. AR. 16.44 g. 31.50 mm. Wonderful old cabinet tone with golden hues, undelying luster. EF/About EF.
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Lot # 249 - Greek Asia. Phoenicia, Byblos. ’Urimilk III (Circa 365-350 BC). AR Sixteenth Shekel. Obv. Phoenician legend. Two hoplites on galley left, prow decorated with lion's head; below, winged hippocamp left. Rev. Lion attacking bull left. E&E-B Group IV.3.2; HGC 10, 137. AR. 0.73 g. 11.00 mm. Nice example, lightly toned. About EF.
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Lot # 250 - Greek Asia. Phoenicia, Tyre. AR Shekel. Dated CY 47 (80/79 BC). Obv. Laureate bust of Melkart right. Rev. ΤΥΡΟΥ ΙΕΡΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΣΥΛΟΥ. Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond behind; to left, ZM (date) above club; monogram to right, Phoenician bet between legs. DCA-Tyre 115 var. (monogram in right rev. field); Rouvier 2037; BMC 138; DCA 919; HGC 10, 357. AR. 14.31 g. 30.00 mm. Superb and lightly toned with a charming golden patina. EF.
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Lot # 251 - Greek Asia. Kings of Elymais. Kamnaskires V (circa 54/3-33/2 BC). AR Tetradrachm. Seleukeia on the Hedyphon mint. Obv. Diademed and draped bust left, wearing long beard and torque; to right, star above anchor symbol. Rev. Diademed and draped bust left, wearing beard. Cf. van't Haaff Type 9.1.1-5 (for type); cf. Alram 463. AR. 15.56 g. 26.00 mm. Delicate patina with warm hues. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 252 - Greek Asia. Silk Road Region. AV Bracteate, c. 5th-8th century AD. Imitating the obverse types of the Sasanian Empire. Obv. Crowned Sasanian style bust right; legend within margin. Rev. Incuse of obverse. AV. 0.78 g. 23.50 mm. Good VF.
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Lot # 253 - Greek Asia. Silk Road Region. AV Bracteate, c. 5th-8th century AD. Imitating the obverse types of the Sasanian Empire. Obv. Crowned Sasanian style bust right; legend within margin. Rev. Incuse of obverse. AV. 0.44 g. 20.00 mm. Good VF.
Sculptural Portrait
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Lot # 254 - Africa. Egypt, Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy VI Philometor (180-145 BC). AR Tetradrachm. Second sole reign, 163-145 BC. Alexandreia mint. Obv. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis around neck. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; no control marks. Svoronos 1489; SNG Cop. 262-8. AR. 14.29 g. 28.00 mm. Superb old cabinet tone with underlying luster. Graffito on reverse. EF.
Trihemishekel of Carthage
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Lot # 255 - Zeugitania, Carthage. First Punic War issue. EL Trihemishekel, c. 264-241 BC. Obv. Wreathed (pellet on the leaf of wreath) head of Kore left, wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace. Rev. Horse standing right on exergual line; above, solar disc flanked by uraei; pellet between posterior legs. Lulliri tav. 28, fig. 592; Cf. SNG Cop. 182/3 (Sicily); Jenkins & Lewis Group Xb. EL. 10.85 g. 22.50 mm. RRR. Very rare. Hair-line flan-crack. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 256 - Aes Signatum. AE Currency Bar, Central Italy, c. 6th-4th century BC. Large terminal fragment, 'Ramo Secco' pattern on each side. Vecchi ICC 3; Haeberlin pp. 10-19, pls. 6-8; Garrucci pp. 5-8, pls. 7-11. AE. 2025.00 g. RRR. 100,5x78x58 mm. Untouched rough brown patina, with reddish spots for its high ferruginous content and emerald green highlights. Extremely rare and impressive. Good VF. Undoubtedly one of the heaviest and finest known examples.
Intriguing Premonetalis Decussis
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Lot # 257 - Aes Premonetale. Aes 'Signatum'. Large fragment of a bronze ingot, cuntermarked X (Decussis?). Central Italy, late 4th century BC. Obv. On a plain side, X. Haeb. pl. 6,4. AE. 2510.00 g. Unicum. 110 x 95 x 61mm. An oustanding unpublished example, of tremendous historical and numismatic importance. Lovely mottled olive and emerald green patina. EF.
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Lot # 258 - Dioscuri/ Mercury series. AE Cast Semis, c. 280-276 BC. Obv. Head of Minerva left, wearing Corinthian helmet; below, S. Rev. Female head left; below, S. Cr. 14/2; Vecchi ICC 26. AE. 159.00 g. 55.00 mm. R. Rare. Slightly rough surfaces. Olive-green patina, with tan spots. Good VF.
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Lot # 259 - Dioscuri/Mercury series. AE Cast Quadrans, c. 280 BC. Obv. Right hand; at left, three pellets. Rev. Two barley-grains; between, three pellets. Cr. 14/4; Vecchi ICC 29; HN Italy 271. AE. 71.91 g. 41.00 mm. A choice cast. Lovely enamel-like olive green patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 260 - Mercury/Dioscuri series. AE Cast Sextans, c. 280 BC. Obv. Scallop shell; two pellets below. Rev. Caduceus; two pellets across field. Cr. 14/5; Vecchi ICC 30; HN Italy 272. AE. 53.23 g. 37.00 mm. R. Rare and attractive. Earthen green patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 261 - Dioscuri/Mercury series. AE Cast Uncia, c. 280 BC. Obv. Knucklebone seen from outside; above, pellet. Rev. Pellet. Cr. 14/6; Vecchi ICC 31; HN Italy 273. AE. 18.07 g. 27.00 mm. Emerald-green patina. About EF.
Exceptional Apollo/Apollo
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Lot # 262 - Apollo/Apollo series. AE Cast As, 275-270 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Apollo right. Rev. Diademed head of Apollo left. Cr. 18/1; Vecchi ICC 33. AE. 293.00 g. 67.00 mm. An oustanding superb cast in high relief. Enchanting earthen emerald green patina. EF.
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Lot # 263 - Anonymous. AR Didrachm, uncertain Campanian mint, 269-266 BC (?). Obv. Head of Hercules right, with club and lion's skin over shoulder. Rev. She-wolf right, suckling twins; in exergue, ROMANO. Cr. 20/1; HN Italy 287. AR. 7.33 g. 22.00 mm. R. Rare and in unusually good condition for issue. Brilliant, superb and lightly toned. Two insignificant nicks beside edge and some minor weakness on reverse, otherwise. about EF.
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Lot # 264 - Wheel series. AE Cast Triens, about 265-242 BC. Obv. Horse prancing left; four pellets across field. Rev. Wheel of six spokes, within four pellets. Cr. 24/5; Vecchi ICC 68. AE. 92.76 g. 44.00 mm. R. Good VF. Rare and choice. Lovely earthen emerald green patina.
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Lot # 265 - Anonymous sickle series. AR Didrachm, uncertain Campanian mint, 241-235 BC (?). Obv. Helmeted head of beardless Mars right. Rev. Head of horse right; behind, sickle; below, ROMA. Cr. 25/1; HN Italy 297. AR. 6.42 g. 18.00 mm. RR. Very rare and in excellent condition for issue. Nicely toned. Very slightly rough surfaces, otherwise. about EF.
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Lot # 266 - Anonymous sickle series. AE Litra, c. 241-235 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of beardless Mars right. Rev. Bridled horse's head right; behind, sickle; below, ROMA. Cr. 25/3; HN Italy 299. AE. 3.66 g. 15.00 mm. A choice example. Slightly rough area on obverse surface. Lovely earthen deep olive green patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 267 - Anonymous sickle series. AE Cast Triens, c. 240 BC. Obv. Thunderbolt; across field, four pellets. Rev. Dolphin right; above, sickle; below, four pellets. Cr. 25/6; HN Italy 302; Vecchi ICC 50. AE. 74.84 g. 46.50 mm. RR. Very rare. A very attractive example. Superb untouched earthen green patina, with tan spots. About EF.
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Lot # 268 - Anonymous. AR Quadrigatus (Didrachm), uncertain Sicilian mints, 218-217 BC. Obv. Laureate Janiform head of Dioscuri. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right, driven by Victory; incuse on tablet, ROMA. Cr. 28/3, 29/3, 30/1, 32/1, 33/1, 34/1. AR. 6.10 g. 23.50 mm. Superb, brilliant and nicely toned. EF.
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Lot # 269 - Anonymous. AR Quadrigatus (Didrachm), uncertain Campanian mint (Capua?), 215 BC (debased coinage). Obv. Laureate Janiform head of Dioscuri. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right, driven by Victory; in relief in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 28/3 (pl. IV 4, 5, 8). AR. 4.71 g. 20.00 mm. Good metal for issue. Pleasant, brilliant and lightly toned. Minor area of weakness on reverse, otherwise. good VF/About EF. This series presents a very large weight spread, from 3.5 to 7g.
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Lot # 270 - Janus/prow to right libral series. AE Cast Quadrans, c. 225-217 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules left; behind, three pellets. Rev. Prow right; below, three pellets. Cr. 35/4; Vecchi ICC 80; HN Italy 340. AE. 69.37 g. 41.00 mm. A choice example. Insignificant casting flaw on reverse. Lovely earthen deep olive green patina. About EF.
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Lot # 271 - Post-semilibral series. AE Cast Semis, c. 215-212 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn left; behind, S. Rev. Prow left; above, S. Cr. 41/6a; Vecchi ICC 107. AE. 49.55 g. 35.50 mm. A superb example. Lovely glossy deep olive green patina. About EF.
Superb AV Martial 60 Asses
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Lot # 272 - Anonymous. AV 60 Asses, Rome mint, 211-208 BC. Obv. Bearded head of Mars right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet; LX (mark of value) behind. Rev. Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, with wings spread; ROMA below. Cr. 44/2; Syd. 226; Crawford 44/2; Bahrfeldt 4a; RBW 160-1. AV. 3.34 g. 14.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Insignificant almost invisible graffiti on obverse and edge slightly filled in areas. About EF. Ex Leu 86, 2003, lot 654.
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Lot # 273 - Anchor series. AR Denarius, uncertain Campanian mint (Capua?), 210 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, anchor; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 50/2. AR. 3.91 g. 18.50 mm. R. Rare. Minor scratches on obverse. A choice example, brilliant and unevenly toned. Good VF.
Outstanding Cr.56/2
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Lot # 274 - Sextantal series. AE As, after 211 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I. Rev. Prow right; above, I; below, ROMA. Cr. 56/2. AE. 30.83 g. 34.00 mm. A choice example, in excellent condition for issue. Lovely green reddish brown patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 275 - Anonymous. AE Semis. Contemporary Italian imitation, unofficial issue. Uncertain mint. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; S to left. Rev. Prow of galley right; S mark of value above, ROMA below. Cr. 56/3. AE. 6.28 g. 23.00 mm. Light weight example. Fine style. Slightly porous surfaces. About EF/Good VF.
AVR Quinarius
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Lot # 276 - AVR series. AR Quinarius, uncertain Sardinian mint, 209 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, V. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below AVR (ligate); in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 65/1; B. (Aurelia) 9. AR. 1.86 g. 15.00 mm. RR. Very rare and in excellent condition for issue. Nicely toned. Good VF. Probably issued by C. Aurunculeius, Praetor.
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Lot # 277 - Dolphin (first) series. AR Denarius, uncertain Campanian mint (Castra Claudiana?), 211 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below horses, dolphin right; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 80/1a. AR. 4.02 g. 20.00 mm. R. About EF. Rare. Superb bright cabinet tone.
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Lot # 278 - H series. AR Quinarius, uncertain Picenian mint (Hatria?), 214 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, V. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, H; between horizontal lines, ROMA. Cr. 85/1a. AR. 2.12 g. 15.00 mm. Superb and prettily toned. About EF.
The VB Half Victoriatus
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Lot # 279 - VB series. AR Half-Victoriatus, uncertain Samnite mint, 212 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; between, VB (ligate); on the right, S; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 95/2. AR. 1.36 g. 13.50 mm. RRR. Of the greatest rarity and extremely seldom offered. A choice example, in excellent condition for issue, perfectly centred and nicely toned. Some dark earthen deposits, otherwise. about EF.
Unpublished Hybrid CA Uncia
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Lot # 280 - CA series. AE hybrid Uncia, c. 206-195. Canusium mint (?). Obv. Head of Mercury right; behind neck, CA. Rev. Prow right; above, ROMA; below, CA and pellet. Cf. Cr. 100/7 for obverse (semuncia); Cf. Cr. 100/6b for reverse (uncia). AE. 3.12 g. 14.50 mm. RRRR. Apparently unpublished. A very attractive example. Green brown patina. VF/Good VF.
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Lot # 281 - Q series. AR Quinarius, uncertain Apulian mint (Luceria?), 211 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, V. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, Q; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 102/2a. AR. 1.99 g. 15.50 mm. R. Rare. Slightly ragged edge, nicely toned. About EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 282 - Star series. AR Denarius, uncertain Campanian mint (Capua?), 204 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, star; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 113/1. AR. 3.97 g. 19.00 mm. Scarce. Choice and brilliant. Lovely cabinet tone. About EF.
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Lot # 283 - Rudder series. AR Denarius, uncertain Campanian mint (Capua?), 205 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, rudder; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 117A/1. AR. 3.78 g. 18.50 mm. Sharply struck and perfectly centred. Lovely brilliant old cabinet tone. About EF.
Outstanding Helmet Quadrans
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Lot # 284 - Helmet series. AE Quadrans, 206-195 AD. Obv. Head of Hercules right, wearing lion’s skin; behind, three pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, ROMA and before, helmet; below, three pellets. Cr. 118/4. AE. 5.28 g. 22.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and in exceptional condition for issue, possibly among the finest known. Lovely bright dark green patina. About EF.
Exceptional Overweight Cr.127/1
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Lot # 285 - Female head series. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint (Tarraco?), 203 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, female head right; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 127/1; B. 1 (Horatia). AR. 4.16 g. 18.00 mm. RR. A superb and exceptionally overweight example of this very rare issue. Lovely delicate iridescent tone. About EF. About this issue and its weight standard (3.6 gr. according to Crawford) see CNG 49, 1999, lot 1233 , from the Andrew McCabe Collection and note: In “A Hoard of Cut Roman Republican Denarii from the Second Punic War” (Essays Witschonke, pp. 221-238), I noted it included early denarii up to Cr. 110, as well as several Cr. 125 VAR and Cr. 126 QLC types, but did not include types from Cr. 111 through 124. This Cr. 127 type, related by style and fabric to the VAR and QLC types, should therefore be dated late in the second Punic war, rather than just after the war as Crawford proposed. The weight of this coin (3.44 g.) is typical for an issue that is always struck light. [A. McCabe].
Outstanding Pentagram Denarius
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Lot # 286 - Pentagram (second) series. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint (Cartagena?), 203 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, pentagram; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 129/1. AR. 3.15 g. 20.00 mm. R. Rare and in excellent condition for issue. Great metal and broad flan. A brilliant and superb example, nicely toned, with iridescent hues. About EF.
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Lot # 287 - Staff and feather series. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint (Tarraco?), 201 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right (curl on left shoulder); behind, X; before, scipio (staff). Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, feather (or palm branch?); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 130/1a. AR. 2.95 g. 16.50 mm. A choice example. Lovely iridescent tone with a blackish spot on obverse. EF.
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Lot # 288 - LPLH series. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint, 203 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, LPLH (ligate); in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 134/1a; B. 1-2 (Plautia). AR. 3.70 g. 18.50 mm. R. Rare. Well centred, sharply struck and superb. Brilliant uneven blackish tone. EF.
Owl Denarius
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Lot # 289 - Owl series. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint (Tarraco?), 206 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, owl; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 135/1. AR. 3.89 g. 17.00 mm. R. Rare. Lovely light iridescent tone. Good VF.
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Lot # 290 - AN or AV series. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint, 203 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Luna in biga right; above, AV (or AN); in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 136/1; B. 1 (Aurelia). AR. 3.96 g. 20.50 mm. Scarce. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. From masterly engraved dies, Lovely light iridescent tone. Some weakness, otherwise. good VF.
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Lot # 291 - Crescent (second) series. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint, 204 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; above, crescent; below, ROMA in partial tablet. Cr. 137/1. AR. 3.60 g. 18.00 mm. A superb example. Lovely uneven lustrous cabinet tone. EF.
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Lot # 292 - Bird and TOD series. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint, 205 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Luna in biga right; below, bird on first letter of TOD; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 141/1. AR. 3.40 g. 18.50 mm. R. Rare. A superb, well centred example. Bright old cabinet tone. Lighter spot and insignificant scratch on reverse fields, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 293 - Bird and TOD series. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint, 205 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Luna in biga right; below, bird on first letter of T[OD]; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 141/1. AR. 3.81 g. 18.50 mm. R. Rare and choice. Lovely iridescent tone. EF.
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Lot # 294 - AVTR series. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint, 203 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, AVTR (ligate); in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 146/1; B. 1 (Autronia). AR. 3.68 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare and in good condition for issue. Lovely old cabinet tone with iridescent hues. VF.
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Lot # 295 - Cornucopiae series. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint, 205 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, cornucopiae; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 157/1. AR. 4.46 g. 19.00 mm. RR. Very rare and superb. Bright old cabinet tone, with lighter spots. EF.
Spectacular Fly
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Lot # 296 - Fly series. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint, 205 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Luna in biga right; below, fly; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 159/2. AR. 3.74 g. 20.00 mm. R. Rare. From a masterly engraved reverse die. Nice cabinet tone. Some weakness, otherwise. good VF.
The Second Known MATI Denarius
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Lot # 297 - MAT series. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint, 203 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, MAT (ligate) I; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 162/2a var. (MAT); B. 1 (Matiena) (Fr.10); Syd. 320 note; Banti 6 (Rarità 7); BMC p.236 note; Paris, A 12626, cited by Crawford, RRC I, p.226, 162 note. AR. 3.28 g. 19.50 mm. RRRR. Exceedingly rare variety. The second example known and the only one in private hands. A superb example, sharply struck on a slightly irregular flan. Lovely bright blackish old cabinet tone. About EF.
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Lot # 298 - Feather series. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint, 202 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Luna in biga right; below, feather (or palm branch?); in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 163/1. AR. 3.52 g. 19.00 mm. Nicely toned with iridescent hues. Surface crack on reverse, otherwise. good VF.
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Lot # 299 - Anonymous. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint (Tarraco?), 202 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Rome right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right ; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 164/1b. AR. 3.30 g. 20.00 mm. R. Rare. A superb example. Uneven bright grey toning, with lighter lustrous spots. EF.
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Lot # 300 - Anonymous. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint, 202 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Rome right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 167/1. AR. 4.13 g. 18.50 mm. Great metal. A choice overweight example, prettily toned, with iridescent hues. Some weakness on reverse, otherwise. good VF.

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