Empire. Augustus. Samos. 21-20 BC. AR Denarius (4.03g, 12h). RIC 475; MAST 35 (this coin). Old cabinet tone. One of the finest known. Choice extremely fine. From a European private collection; Tradart 1999 (9) lot 110; former Jane Brand Allen (1908-1981) collection, Sotheby's 1983 (9 June) lot 250; former Virgil Michael Brand (1861-1926) collection; former Ernst Moritz Herzfelder (1865-1923) collection, Brüder Egger 1913 (43) lot 121
Lot 181
Starting price: 4000€
Empire. Tiberius. Lugdunum. AD 18-35. AR Denarius (3.69g, 10h). Cohen 16; RIC 30. Attractively toned. Extremely fine. From a European private collection; Tradart 1994 (4) lot 148; Tradart 1992 (2) lot 162; Frank Sternberg 1978 (8) lot 460
This denarius of Tiberius (Pax) is commonly known as the 'Tribute Penny,' the coin to which Jesus referred when he was discussing the payment of taxes to the Romans. The word 'penny' is from the 1611 King James translation of the Bible, and was adopted since the penny was the standard denomination of the time.
Lot 182
Starting price: 200€
Empire. Claudius. Ephesus. AD 51. AR Cistophorus (10.61g, 7h). RPC 2223; RIC 117. Old cabinet tone. Extremely fine. From a European private collection; Frank Sternberg 2000 (35) lot 458; former Karl Friedrich Band (1900-1995) collection, Münzzentrum 1988 (64) lot 89
Lot 183
Starting price: 1000€
Empire. Domitian. Flaviopolis. AD 89-90. Æ (4.32g, 12h). RPC 1759; Levante 1532. Superb dark green patina. Good very fine. From a European private collection
Lot 184
Starting price: 200€
Phrygia. Hierapolis. 2nd century AD. Æ (7.14g, 12h). Laffaille 170 = Strauss 517 (this coin). Splendid dark green patina. Choice extremely fine. From a European private collection; Tradart 1993 (3) lot 120; former Maurice Laffaille (1902-1989) collection, Münzen & Medaillen 1991 (76) lot 51
Lot 185
Starting price: 200€
Cilicia. Titiopolis. 2nd century AD. Æ (3.75g, 11h). RPC online -; SNG von Aulock -. Lovely light green patina. Extremely fine. From a European private collection; Tradart 1994 (4) lot 103; Bankhaus Hauck & Aufhäuser 1989 (6) lot 213
Lot 186
Starting price: 200€
Empire. Caracalla. Rome. AD 215. AR Antoninianus (5.58g, 8h). Cohen 289; RIC 265. Lightly toned. Extremely fine. From a European private collection
Lot 187
Starting price: 200€
Empire. Caracalla. Rome. AD 217. AR Antoninianus (5.10g, 12h). Cohen 382; RIC 289. Old cabinet tone. Extremely fine. From a European private collection; Numismatica Ars Classica 1990 (2) lot 725
Lot 188
Starting price: 200€
Empire. Caracalla. Antioch. AD 211-212. AR Tetradrachm (12.59g, 6h). Prieur 212; McAlee 673. Attractively toned. A few deposits. Good extremely fine. From a European private collection; Tradart 1994 (4) lot 200
Lot 189
Starting price: 200€
Empire. Caracalla. Gaza. AD 215-217. AR Tetradrachm (10.54g, 6h). Prieur 1685; Sofaer -. Lightly toned. Minor porosity. Good very fine. From a European private collection
Lot 190
Starting price: 400€
Empire. Macrinus. Askalon. AD 217-218. AR Tetradrachm (12.87g, 6h). Prieur -; Sofaer -. Attractively toned. Good very fine. From a European private collection
Lot 191
Starting price: 400€
Empire. Macrinus. Caesarea Maritima. AD 217-218. AR Tetradrachm (12.67g, 6h). Prieur 1676; Sofaer -. Lightly toned. Choice extremely fine. From a European private collection
Lot 192
Starting price: 400€
Empire. Gordian III. Rome. AD 238. AR Antoninianus (5.60g, 7h). Cohen 173; RIC 3. Old cabinet tone. Good very fine. From a European private collection
Lot 193
Starting price: 100€
Empire. Philip I. Antioch. AD 246. AR Tetradrachm (14.10g, 7h). Prieur 307; McAlee 901. Attractively toned. Good very fine. From a European private collection
Lot 194
Starting price: 100€
Empire. Gallienus. Alexandria. AD 264-265. Æ Tetradrachm (11.01g, 12h). BMC 2164; Dattari 5228. Lovely dark brown patina. Extremely fine. From a European private collection; Frank Sternberg 2000 (35) lot 698; Frank Sternberg 1984 (14) lot 424
Lot 195
Starting price: 200€
Empire. Probus. Palmyra. AD 276-282. Æ Antoninianus (3.57g, 11h). Cohen 41; RIC 156. Lightly toned. Choice extremely fine. From a European private collection
Lot 196
Starting price: 100€
Empire. Carinus. Lugdunum. AD 283. Æ Antoninianus (4.27g, 12h). Cohen 8; RIC 212. Attractively toned. Extremely fine. From a European private collection; Tradart 1991 (1) lot 434
Lot 197
Starting price: 100€
Empire. Constantine. Sirmium. AD 324. Æ Follis (3.53g, 6h). Cohen 487; RIC 48. Dark green patina. Extremely fine. From a European private collection
Lot 198
Starting price: 100€
Empire. Julian II. Sirmium. AD 361-363. AV Solidus (4.45g, 6h). Cohen 78; RIC 95. Lightly toned. Exceptional for issue. Choice extremely fine. From a European private collection; Tradart 1994 (4) lot 282
Much has been said and written about Julian's criticism of Christianity, and his love of pagan philosophy, but it is often forgotten that he was also an energetic and successful general. Like Alexander and Trajan, Julian loved military life and often slept side by side with his soldiers, which made him very popular among the troops.
Lot 199
Starting price: 10000€
Empire. 4th century AD. PB Seal (2.15g, 19mm). Lightly toned. Numbered 207. Good very fine. From a European private collection
Lot 200
Starting price: 100€
Britannia. Cantiaci. Canterbury area. 40-35 BC. AV 1/4 Stater (1.34g). VA 151/1; SCBC 172. Attractively toned. Perfectly centered and struck. Choice extremely fine. From a European private collection
Lot 201
Starting price: 400€
Britannia. Atrebates. Silchester area. 55-45 BC. AV 1/4 Stater (1.37g, 12h). VA 228/1; SCBC 48. Lightly toned. Sharply struck on a broad flan. Choice extremely fine. From a European private collection
Lot 202
Starting price: 400€
Britannia. Atrebates. Verica. Silchester area. AD 25-35. AV Stater (5.28g, 11h). VA 520/1; SCBC 121. Attractively toned. Perfectly centered and struck. Choice extremely fine. From a European private collection; Kricheldorf 1992 (42) lot 3.
Lot 203
Starting price: 1000€
Britannia. Trinovantes. Addedormaros. Colchester area. 40-30 BC. AV Stater (5.55g). VA 1605/1; SCBC 200. Attractively toned. Wonderful reverse. Extremely fine. From a European private collection; Leu Numismatics 2000 (79) lot 16.
Lot 204
Starting price: 1000€
Britannia. Trinovantes. Dubnovellaunos. Colchester area. 30-25 BC. AV 1/4 Stater (1.29g, 6h). VA 1660/1; SCBC 208. Lightly toned. Extremely fine. From a European private collection
Lot 205
Starting price: 400€
Britannia. Trinovantes. Cunobelinos. Colchester area. AD 20-43. AR Denarius (1.27g, 9h). VA 2047.1; SCBC 304. Old cabinet tone. Perfectly centered and struck. Exceptional for isssue. Extremely fine. From a European private collection; Leu Numismatics 2000 (79) lot 29; former Lawrence Stack collection, Sotheby's 1999 (22 April) lot 87; former Richard Parton Mack (1900-1974) collection, Glendining's 1975 (18 November) lot 157; former Richard Cyril Lockett (1873-1950) collection, Glendining's 1955 (6 June) lot 43; said to be found at Colchester in 1889
Lot 206
Starting price: 400€
Britannia. Iceni. Boudica. Caistor St Edmund area. AD 10-40. AR Denarius (1.08g, 8h). VA 794/1; SCBC 434. Old cabinet tone. Choice extremely fine. From a European private collection; Leu Numismatics 2000 (79) lot 11
Lot 207
Starting price: 200€
Britannia. Corieltauvi. Leicester area. AD 10-43. AV Stater (4.89g). VA 930/1 (obverse); VA 940/1 (reverse). Lightly toned. Broad flan. Good very fine. From a European private collection
Lot 208
Starting price: 1000€
Gallia. Nervii. Belgium area. 1st century BC. AV Stater (5.62g, 5h). LT 8766; DT 623. Attractively toned. Short flan. With full inscription. Good very fine. From a European private collection; Gemini 2007 (3) lot 1
The Nervii were one of the most powerful Belgic tribes, living in northern Gaul. Their territory corresponds to the central part of modern Belgium, including Brussels, and stretched southwards into French Hainault. Julius Caesar considered the Nervii to be the most warlike of the Belgic tribes, and that the Belgic tribes were the bravest in Gaul. Their culture was a Spartan one: they would not partake of alcoholic beverages or any other such luxury, feeling that the mind must remain clear to be brave!
Lot 209
Starting price: 400€
Gallia. Ambiani. Amiens area. 1st century BC. AV Stater (5.73g). LT -; cf. DT 242. Lightly toned. Perfectly centered and struck. Extremely fine. From a European private collection; Jean Elsen 2009 (103) lot 10
