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Lot 5: Galba Aureus

Galba, 68 - 69. Aureus July 68-January 69, AV 7.31 g. IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG Laureate head r. Rev. ROMA RENASC Roma, helmeted and in military attire, standing r., holding Victory on globe andtransverse spear. C 199. RIC 198. BMC -. Calicó 491 (this coin illustrated). Extremely rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. A very appealing portrait perfectly struck and centred on afull flan and an interesting reverse composition. Good extremely fine

This coin is illustrated on the back cover of David R. Sear's, Roman Coins and Their Values: Vol. I.

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Galba, 68 - 69. Aureus July 68-January 69, AV 7.31 g(https://sixbid.com/browse.html?auction=3503&category=74072&lot=2914253)

Lot 32: Aurelian Aureus

Aurelian, 270 - 275. Aureus, Cyzicus early 272, AV 4.84 g. AVRELIAN - VS AVG Laureate and cuirassed bust r., with slight drapery on l. shoulder. Rev. P M TR P COS P - P Radiate lion leaping l.,holding thunderbolt in its jaws. C -. RIC 159 (Siscia). Göbl Aurelianus, 129An2 and pl. 75 (Roma, this reverse die). CBN p. 416 and pl. 85, 259 (this reverse die). Calicó 4022 (this coin). Extremelyrare and possibly the finest specimen known. An important and interesting issue with a spectacular reverse type. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc

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Aurelian, 270 - 275. Aureus, Cyzicus early 272, AV 4.84 g(https://sixbid.com/browse.html?auction=3503&category=74072&lot=2914280)

Lot 44: Carausius Aureus

Carausius, 286 -293. Aureus, Londinium October 286-March 287, AV 4.20 g. IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. PAX CA - R - A VSI AVG Pax standing l., holding olivebranch and vertical sceptre. C -. RIC 5. Depeyrot 2/5. Shiel 4. Calicó 4782.

Of the highest rarity, apparently the second specimen known. An unusually attractive portrait struck on a full flan, minor mark on reverse field at seven o'clock, otherwise good extremely fine /extremely fine

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Carausius, 286 -293. Aureus, Londinium October 286-March 287, AV 4.20 g(https://sixbid.com/browse.html?auction=3503&category=74072&lot=2914292)

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Lot 87: Naxos Tetradrachm

Naxos. Tetradrachm, circa 415, AR 17.14 g. Bearded head of Dionysus r., hair bound with stephane adorned with ivy-wreath. Rev. Bearded, naked Silenus, with pointed ears, ruffled hair and longtail, squatting on rock, facing; r. leg raised and l. folded to the side. He turns l. towards cantharus in his r. hand, while holding thyrsos in his l. In l. field, ivy plant creeps upward, behindwhich his long tail is visible; to r., NAΞION. Rizzo pl. XXX, 1 (this reverse die). Jameson 677 (these dies). Gulbenkian 232 (these dies). SNG Fitzwilliam 1113 (these dies). Dewing 663 (thisobverse die).

Very rare and among the finest specimens known of this spectacular and desirable issue. A wonderful portrait in full Classical style and a very appealing reverse composition. Perfectly struck andcentred on a full flan and with a magnificent old cabinet tone. Extremely fine

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Naxos. Tetradrachm, circa 415, AR 17.14 g. Bearded head of Dionysus(https://sixbid.com/browse.html?auction=3509&category=74102&lot=2917743)

Lot 102: Syracuse Decadrachm signed by Euainetos

Syracuse. Decadrachm signed, by Euainetos circa 400 BC, AR 42.71 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; in field above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue,display of military harness set on two steps and below l., [Α]ΘΛΑ. Rev. ΣΥ - ΡΑ - Κ - [Ο - ΣΙΩΝ] Head of Arethusa(Kore-Persephone) l., wearing barley-wreath, triple pendant earring and beaded necklace. Around three dolphins, while a fourth makes dorsal contact with neck truncation; beneath, EY - AINE. SNGCopenhagen 689 (this reverse die). Dewing 880 (these dies). Gallatin C.IV/R.III. Rare. A superb specimen of this desirable issue. Struck on a very broad flan and with a light iridescent tone.Extremely fine

Ex Tkalec sale 8 September 2008, 20.
Coins of the artist Euainetos are among the most exquisite works of art from the ancient Greek world. Of special value are his decadrachms, which must have been distributed widely, for they wereinfluential to artists in regions far removed from the shores of Sicily. It is unlikely that many were exported through the normal channels of commerce, and we might suggest that, much like thestaters of Olympia, some were acquired as keepsakes and were carried to a variety of destinations. The decadrachms of Kimon and Euainetos were introduced early in the reign of the tyrant Dionysius I(405-367 B.C.), and those of Euainetos continued to be struck for decades, perhaps even beyond the 360s. We might presume that Dionysus took a personal interest in producing such large coins of finestyle to evince his patronage of the arts and to promote the success of his rule.

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Syracuse. Decadrachm signed, by Euainetos circa 400 BC, AR 42.71 g.(https://sixbid.com/browse.html?auction=3509&category=74102&lot=2917758)

Lot 134: Attica Athens Decadrachm

Attica, Athens. Decadrachm, circa 467-465, AR 41.98 g. Head of Athena r., wearing crested helmet, earring and necklace; bowl ornamented with spiral and three olive leaves. Rev. A - Θ - E Owlstanding facing, with spread wings; in upper field l., olive-twig with two leaves and berry. The whole within incuse square. ACGC 188. Starr Group II C 61 (this obverse die). Svoronos pl. 8, 14 (thisobverse die). Seltman pl. XXI, A 207 (this die). Kraay-Hirmer 358 (this obverse die). Fischer-Bossert The Athenian Decadrachm 28a (this coin). Extremely rare and of the highest numismatic andhistorical interest, undoubtedly one of the most prestigious Greek coins. Metal slightly porous and a die-break on obverse, otherwise good very fine / about extremely fine

Ex Berk 109, 1999, 191 and NAC 39, 2007, 41 sales. Athens decadrachms rank high among the prizes of ancient Greek coinage, with few examples existing in public or private collections. The purposeof these massive coins, and their dating, has long excited debate among scholars. In recent years a careful study of hoard evidence has shattered some enduring myths, and these coins are nowattributed to a period of perhaps several years in the mid-460s B.C., making them contemporary with the 'Demareteion' decadrachms of Syracuse.

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Lot 374: Turrinus Aureus

P. Clodius M.f. Turrinus. Aureus 42, AV 8.19 g. Radiate head of Sol r.; behind, quiver. Rev. P·CLODIVS / M·F Crescent surrounded by five stars. Babelon Clodia 16. Bahrfeldt 31. Sydenham 1114a.Sear Imperators 181a. Crawford 494/20a. Calicò 9. Very rare and in exceptionally good condition for the issue, undoubtedly among the finest specimens known. Struck on a very broad flan and perfectlycentred. Extremely fine / good extremely fine

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Lot 460: Divu Titus Sestertius

Titus, 79 - 81. Divu Titus. Sestertius 81-82, Æ 25.92 g. Aerial view of the Flavian amphitheatre (the Colosseum); on l., Meta Sudans and on r., porticoed building. Rev. DIVO AVG T DIVI VESP FVESPASIAN Titus seated l. on curule chair, holding branch and roll; around, arms; below, S - C. C 399. BMC 191 note. RIC Domitian 131. CBN Domitian 543. Elkin, NC 2006, p. 217, 9. Extremely rare,only the eleventh specimen known of this prestigious and important issue, which is much more rare with Titus as Divo rather than Emperor. A very detailed and clear obverse composition and a pleasantbrown-green patina. As usual weakly struck on reverse, otherwise about extremely fine / very fine

From the Aba Neeman collection.
The most famous monument of Italy - if not of all Europe - is the Amphitheatrum Flavium, the Colosseum in Rome. Named after the emperor Vespasian (A.D. 69-79), who began its construction in 71, itwas Rome's first permanent structure of the type, as all such events in Rome had previously been held in wooden structures.

Vespasian was still alive when the first three levels of his colosseum were completed and dedicated in 75. However, the final product - including the fourth and fifth levels, which are clearlyrepresented on this sestertius - was not finished for another five years, at which point it was formally dedicated by his eldest son Titus in June, 80.

The engraver went to great effort to represent the Colosseum in detail. Not only are the statues and other ornaments on the exterior shown with considerable clarity, but the interior is wellrepresented down to the smallest features, such as spectators, staircases and what we must presume is the viewing box reserved for the emperor. Flanking the amphitheatre on the right is the MetaSudans fountain and an uncertain structure that has been identified as the Baths of Titus, the porch of Nero's Golden House (Domus Aurea), or perhaps a temple.

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Lot 637: Constantine I Medallion of 1 1/2 Solidi

Constantine I, 307 - 337. Medallion of 1 1/2 solidi, Antiochia 326, AV 6.59 g. D N CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust l., raising r. hand and holding globe in l. Rev.CONSTANTINVS ET CONSTANTIVS NOBB CAESS Confronted laureate busts of Constantine II and Constantius II, each wearing consular trabea and holding eagle-tipped sceptre in one hand and globe in theother; in exergue, SMAN. RIC 70. Gnecchi p. 23, 1 and pl. 8, 15. Alföldi 63. Toynbee p. 197. Kent-Hirmer pl. 162, 643. Depeyrot p. 155. Bastien, Donativa, p. 79 note 13.

Of the highest rarity, the finest of only three specimens known of this fascinating issue. Well struck on a broad flan and about extremely fine / extremely fine

Ex Sternberg XXIX, 1995, 528 (illustrated on the front cover page); Triton I, 1997, 1698; NAC 24, 2002, European Nobleman, 279 and NAC 54, 2010, 616 sales.

Taking a page from the Severan numismatic playbook of the early third century, this fabulous gold medallion serves to illustrate Constantine the Great's concern for the welfare of the late RomanEmpire. It advertises his sons, Constantine II and Constantius II, as Caesars (i.e. junior emperors) who would succeed him when he died and carry on the established administration. In short, themedallion presents an image of dynastic stability and implies a smooth transition of power from one ruler to his sons, thereby sparing the exhausted Roman people of yet another destructive civil war.This was important to emphasize since the Tetrarchic system, introduced by Diocletian and Maximianus to solve the same problem in A.D. 286 was ultimately a failure that plunged the Roman world into aseries of civil wars between A.D. 309 and 324. The types here attempt to convince us that the tried and true method of smooth dynastic succession from father to sons would save the day in theend.

The medallion was struck, perhaps not coincidentally, almost 125 years after the dynastic series of Septimius Severus. Constantine the Great's radiate crown seems to be a deliberate throwback tothe third century. This medallion was probably distributed as largesse to the army on the occasion of Constantine's vicennalia (twentieth anniversary as emperor) celebrations that began in mid-A.D.325 and continued until the final celebration at Rome in July of A.D. 326. In A.D. 326, Constantine the Great shared the consulship with Constantius II for the first time and it is for this reasonthat the latter is depicted here wearing ornate consular robes and holding the eagle scepter of office. Constantine II had previously served as consul with his father and therefore also appears inhis consular attire to complete the symmetry of the reverse type.

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Constantine I, 307 - 337. Medallion of 1 1/2 solidi, Antiochia 326, AV 6.59 g.(https://sixbid.com/browse.html?auction=3509&category=74104&lot=2918292)

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