RomanSilver (6, one fragmented), BronzeSestertii (2) Antonius Pius and Gordian III, in mixed grades VG to Fine, along with silver Denarii (4) and Antoninianii (5) Trajan to Trajan Decius Fine to VF, also Roman Bronzes (50) Fair to Fine, and Roman Sestertii (14) Poor to VG, mostly identifiable
Group of mixed Roman Ae sestertius. From Hadrian through to Trajan decius plus on As of Faustina snr. Mixed conditions and grades. About fine to NVF. [10]
Ar denarius. Trajan. C, 107 AD Rome. Rev; COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC; Victory standing left, holding a wreath and a palm. RIC 128. Nice grey tone. 3.28g. GVF
Ar denarius. Trajan. C, 108 AD Rome. Rev; COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC; Aequitas seated left, holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC 119. Nice grey tone. 3.32g. VF
A collection of Romanbronze provincials. Thrace, Macedon, Ionia, Mysia and Syria from Trajan through to Philip I. All identified and of collectable grades. NVF-VF [5]
Collection of Greek and Romansilvers and bronzes. Roman bronze and silver from the Republic through to the 4th century AD, a small module dupondius of Trajan included. Bronze coins from the Greek and Byzantines included. Mixed grades and conditions, varied selection. [45] Poor to NVF.
Collection of mixed Roman bronzes. Most are 4th century with 3 Ae As from Domitian, Trajan and Commodus, a Claudius provincial and a Bronze unit from Syracuse. All identified. Mixed grades and conditions, some collectable grades. [42] Poor to VF.
A collection of Phoenicia (199) in silver (42) and copper (157) housed in a cabinet, The collector remarks: 'The Autonomous Coinage of Phoenicia, although firmly within the Greek series, is remarkable for its maritime imagery and unique script, including several early dated series. The strategic location of Phoenicia (modern Lebanon) led to repeated incursions by Alexander and his successors, the Ptolemies and Seleukids, and ultimately by the Romans ; a turbulent history reflected in a further wealth of coin types'. Lot includes Tetradrachms (16) Aradus (2), of Alexander and obv. Tyche, Berytus (Caracalla), Ake-Ptolemais (3), of Ptolemy II , Antiochus VIII, and Caracalla, Sidon (3) Ptolemy II, Alexander I, and obv. Tyche, Tyre (7) Ptolemy II, Melquarth, Trajan (3), Caracalla, Geta; Dishekels (4) Byblos, Sidon, Tyre (2); a Stater of Aradus and Didrachms of Tyre (2), with other silver (20) including two very rare fractions of Gebaal (Byblos) Lion/Lotus type. The copper represents the mints of Aradus, Berytus, Ake, Byblos, Carne, Marathus, Orthosia, Tripolis, 'uncertain mint', Sidon, Tyre, comprising a solid range of autonomous and Roman issues including rarities such as Galba (Berytus), Diadumenian, Rev. Temple of Diana, and Aquileia Severa, both of Tyre. Lot includes Books (3), in mixed grades many in VF a few better, the bronzes in particular worthy of further study and further detailed research
A collection of mixed Romansilvers (11) and a follis of Licinius. From Titus through to Trajan Decius. Various grades but most of a good collectable quality. GF to GVF. [12]
A collection of mixed Romansilvers (10) and 1 bronzefollis of Licinius. From Trajan through to Philip I. Various grades but most of a good collectable quality. GF to GVF. [11]
RomanDenarii (2) Trajan AD98-117 Obverse IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P Reverse COS [V P P S P Q R] OPTIMO PRINC Sear 978RIC 118, weight 3.2 grammes, NVF (bought Clifton Coins, Bath Coin Fair 1983 £18) and DenariusHadrian AD117-138 Obverse IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG Reverse P M TR P COS III Clementia (?) standing left RIC 117 Fine (bought S.R.Porter 1983 £18)
RomanColonial, Trajan Cappodocia Caesarea (2) Tridrachm 105-111 AD Reverse Arabia, camel at feet SYD.182 VF with scratches in fields, Diadrachm 98-99 AD Reverse Eleutheria SYD.164 VF both scarce
RomanImperial. A collection of Roman Imperial Ar antoninianus. Volusian (1) Otacilia Severa (1) Herennia Etruscilla (1) Trajan Decius (5) Philip I (10) Trebonianus Gallus (1) Gordian III (13). Various grades and conditions but in general good collectable grades. [32] Good fine to GVF.
RomanImperial. A collection of Roman Imperial Ar antoninianus. Volusian (1) Otacilia Severa (1) Trajan Decius (4) Philip I (5) Philip II (3) Gordian III (11). Various grades and conditions but in general good collectable grades. [25] Good Fine to GVF.
RomanImperial. A collection of Roman Imperial Ar antoninianus. Otacilia Severa (1) Trajan Decius (5) Philip I (9) Philip II (1) Gordian III (10). Various grades and conditions but in general good collectable grades. [26] Good fine to GVF.
RomanImperial. A collection of Roman Imperial Ar antoninianus. Volusian (1) Herennia Etruscilla (1) Trajan Decius (4) Philip I (5) Trebonianus Gallus (2) Gordian III (9). Various grades and conditions but in general good collectable grades. [22] Good fine to GVF.
RomanSestertiusTrajan (98 - 117 AD) rev REXPATHIESDATUSSC Trajan seated on high platform accompanied by officer, placing diadem on the King Parthamaspates' head who stands before him beside platform, Parthia Kneeling right in supplication before AD 116 RIC 667 RCV 3191 sharp Good VF with a pleasing brown patina minor flan crack hardly detracts, rare and choice
Roman Commemorative Antoninianus. Trajan Decius (249-251 AD) Obverse DIVO PIO Radiate Head of Antonius Pius facing right, Reverse CONSECRATIO Large Altar (S.9475) Small area of light corrosion before bust and a hairline edge crack GVF/EF Rare
Roman mixed lot (35). Includes Caracallasilverdenarius, Maxentius follis, Antoniniani of Salonina, Aurelian, Gallenius, Trajan Decius, Maximianus and Aelia Flaccilla Ae4. Mostly very fine. An interesting group.
Roman (13). 3rd century silver antoniniani. Includes Philip I, Philip II, Gordian III, Herennia Etruscilla and Trajan Decius. Good fine to extremely fine.
Roman (8). Silver antoniniani of Philip I, Gallienus, Gordian III, Aurelian and Vabalathus, Salonina, Valerian II and Trajan Decius. Fine to very fine.
Romansilver Antoniniani (11) 3rd century AD, includes Gordian III, Volusian, Phillip I & II, Trajan Decius, Otacilia Severa, Julia Mamaea, Salonina and Postumus. Average very fine or better.
Roman 3rd century Dupondi (3) Maximinus I. R. Providentia standing. Trajan Decius. R. Genius standing. Otacilia Severa. R. Concordia seated. Fine to very fine.
Trajan (AD98-117), (3), brassSestertius. R. Trajan seated left on high platform. King Parthamaspates beside and Parthia kneeling before. Sear 3191. Copper As. R. Roma standing another with Justitia seated. All fair to fine.
Judaea 2nd revolt, AD132-135. Bar Kochba. Silverdenarius, undated, but attributed to the 3rd year 134/135 C.E. Obverse bunch of grapes and small branch. Reverse two upright trumpets. Meshorer 208, Hendin 171. About very fine, over struck on a Trajan dena
Domitian(AD81-96) silverdenarius. Reverse Cos IIII, Pegasus standing right. Good very fine and toned. Trajan(AD98-117) silver drachm. Reverse camel standing left. Very fine. (2)
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