Auction 103
Date: 2016-09-14 00:00:00
Lots: 231
Total starting: $ 210,540.00
Total realized: $ 469,758.00 (+123.12%)
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 730
Diva Paulina.
Died before AD 235. AR Denarius (21mm, 3.26 g, 12h). Consecration issue. Rome mint. 2nd emission of Maximinus I, AD 236. Veiled and draped bust right / Diva Paulina, raising hand and holding scepter, reclining left on peacock flying right. RIC IV 2 (Maximinus); BMCRE 127-8 (Maximinus); RSC 2. EF, traces of deposits. Well centered and struck on a broad flan.
From the Korwin Collection. Ex Helios 5 (25 June 2010), lot 363.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 731
Maximus.
Caesar, AD 235/6-238. AR Denarius (20mm, 2.45 g, 12h). Rome mint. 3rd emission of Maximinus I, late AD 236-237. Bareheaded and draped bust right / Emblems of the pontificate: lituus, secespita, guttus, simpulum, and aspergillum. RIC IV 2; BMCRE 201-3 (Maximinus); RSC 3. Near EF, a few shallow cleaning marks on obverse, toning spot on reverse.
From the Korwin Collection. Ex Ponterio 138 (31 March 2006), lot 1591.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 732
Gordian I.
AD 238. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.29 g, `12h). Rome mint. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Securitas, draped, seated left on throne, holding scepter, fold of drapery over arm. RIC IV 5; BMCRE 11; RSC 10. Good VF, toned, traces of deposits. Rare.
From the Korwin Collection. Ex UBS 78 (9 September 2008), lot 1823.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 733
Gordian II.
AD 238. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.17 g, 5h). Rome mint. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond. RIC IV 2; BMCRE 28; RSC 12. Good VF, toned, traces of deposits.
From the Korwin Collection. Ex UBS 78 (9 September 2008), lot 1826.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 734
Balbinus.
AD 238. AR Antoninianus (21.5mm, 4.41 g, 6h). Rome mint. 2nd emission. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / CONCORDIA AVGG, clasped right hands. RIC IV 10; BMCRE 67-70; RSC 3. EF, toned.
From the Korwin Collection. Ex Künker 111 (18 March 2006), lot 6945.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 735
Pupienus.
AD 238. AR Denarius (20mm, 2.94 g, 12h). Rome mint. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Pax seated left on throne, holding olive branch and scepter. RIC IV 4; BMCRE 46-7; RSC 22. EF, lightly toned. Fine style.
From the Korwin Collection. Ex Gorny & Mosch 152 (9 October 2006), lot 2331.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 736
Gordian III.
AD 238-244. Lot of three (3) AR and Æ. Includes:
(a)
AR Denarius (20mm, 3.04 g, 1h). Rome mint, 5th officina. 7th emission, AD 240. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Venus standing left, holding helmet and scepter, leaning on shield set on ground. RIC IV 131; RSC 347. EF, toned. //
(b)
AR Antoninianus (24mm, 4.74 g, 1h). Rome mint, 6th officina. 13th emission, AD 244. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Mars walking right, holding spear and shield. RIC IV 146; RSC 156. Good VF, lightly toned. //
(c)
Æ (27mm, 12.28 g, 6h). Mesembria mint. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Gordian and draped bust of Tranquillina, wearing stephane, facing one another / Concordia standing left, holding patera and cornucopia. Karayotov II 90-1 (O18/R26); Varbanov 4197. VF, dark green and brown patina. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Three (3) coins in lot.
From the Korwin Collection. Coin a: Ex Rauch 85 (26 November 2009), lot 779; Coin b: Gorny & Mosch 170 (13 October 2008), lot 2665; Coin c: Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 185 (2 April 2008), lot 176.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 737
Philip I to Otacilia Severa.
Lot of three (3) AR Antoniniani. Includes:
(a)
Philip I. AD 244-249. (21mm, 4.51 g, 6h). Rome mint, 2nd officina. 4th emission, AD 245. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Philip on horseback left, raising hand and holding spear. RIC IV 26b; RSC 3 //
(b)
Philip II. As Caesar, AD 244-247. (23.5mm, 3.76 g, 6h). Rome mint, 3rd officina. 5th emission of Philip I, AD 246. Radiate and draped bust right / Philip II standing left, holding globe and reverse spear. RIC IV 218d var. (also cuirassed); RSC 48 //
(c)
Otacilia Severa. AD 244-249. (21.5mm, 5.08 g, 1h). Rome mint, 4th officina. 6th emission of Philip I, AD 247. Draped bust right, wearing stephane, set on crescent / Concordia seated left, holding patera and double cornucopia. RIC IV 126 (Philip I); RSC 17 corr. (double cornucopia). EF. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Three (3) coins in lot.
From the Korwin Collection.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 738
Trajan Decius to Herennius Etruscus.
Lot of three (3) AR Antoniniani. Includes:
(a)
Trajan Decius. AD 249-251. AR Antoninianus (23mm, 4.22 g, 1h). Rome mint, 3rd officina. 3rd-4th emissions, AD 250. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / The two Pannoniae standing facing, each with head turned outward and holding signum. RIC IV 21b; RSC 86. Near EF, toned. //
(b)
Herennia Etruscilla. Augusta, AD 249-251. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 4.06 g, 6h). Rome mint, 6th officina. 3rd emission of Trajan Decius, AD 250. Draped bust right, wearing stephane, set on crescent / Pudicitia seated left, drawing veil from face and holding scepter. RIC IV 59b (Decius); RSC 19. Near EF, toned, a few spots of verdigris. //
(c)
Herennius Etruscus. As Caesar, AD 249-251. AR Antoninianus (20mm, 3.89 g, 8h). Rome mint, 2nd officina. 3rd-4th emissions of Trajan Decius, AD 250. Radiate and draped bust right / Herennius standing left, holding baton and transverse spear. RIC IV 147c (Decius); RSC 26. Good VF, toned, weakly struck on the reverse. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Three (3) coins in lot.
From the Korwin Collection. Coin b: Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 195 (10 September 2008), lot 282.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 739
Trebonianus Gallus to Volusian.
Lot of three (3) AR Antoniniani. Includes:
(a)
Trebonianus Gallus. AD 251-253. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 3.72 g, 7h). Rome mint, 1st officina. 2nd emission, late AD 251–mid 252. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Felicitas standing facing, head left, holding caduceus and cornucopia. RIC IV 33; RSC 37. Near EF, toned. //
(b)
Hostilian. As Caesar, AD 250-251. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 4.25 g, 12h). Rome mint, 5th officina. 6th-7th emissions of Trebonianus Gallus, AD 251. Radiate and draped bust right / Mars advancing right, holding transverse spear and shield. RIC IV 177b; RSC 15. Near EF, lightly toned. //
(c)
Volusian. AD 251-253. AR Antoninianus (21mm, 3.38 g, 12h). Rome mint, 3rd officina. 5th emission, mid AD 253. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Concordia seated left, holding patera and double cornucopia. RIC IV 168; RSC 25. EF, toned, flan crack. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Three (3) coins in lot.
From the Korwin Collection. Coin b: Ex Gorny & Mosch 147 (6 March 2006), lot 2263.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 740
Aemilian.
AD 253. AR Antoninianus (21.5mm, 3.61 g, 6h). Rome mint. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / ERCVL VICTORI, Hercules standing right, holding club set on ground, bow, and lion skin draped over left arm. RIC IV 3b; RSC 13. Good VF, toned.
From the Korwin Collection. Ex Gorny & Mosch 147 (6 March 2006), lot 2264.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 741
Valerian to Salonina.
Lot of four (4) AR Antoniniani. Includes:
(a)
Valerian I. AD 253-260. AR Antoninianus (20mm, 3.52 g, 1h). Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) mint. 1st emission, AD 257-258. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Sol advancing left, extending arm and holding whip. RIC V 12; MIR 36, 868h; RSC 143a. EF, lightly toned. //
(b)
Gallienus. AD 253-268. AR Antoninianus (23mm, 3.10 g, 6h). Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) mint. 1st emission, AD 257-258. Radiate and cuirassed bust right, slight drapery on shoulders / Soldier standing right, holding spear forward and signum. RIC V 56 (Lugdunum); MIR 36, 882l; RSC 1274a (Lugdunum). EF, toned. //
(c)
Gallienus. AD 253-268. Antoninianus (21mm, 3.02 g, 12h). Rome mint. 1st emission, AD 253-254. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Pax standing left, holding olive branch and transverse scepter. RIC V 155; MIR 36, 27t; RSC 754. EF, lightly toned, a few spots of verdigris. //
(d)
Salonina. Augusta, AD 254-268. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 3.97 g, 6h). Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) mint. 1st emission, AD 257-258. Diademed and draped bust right, set on crescent / Vesta seated left on throne, holding scepter and palladium. RIC V 70; MIR 36, 900c; RSC 142. EF, toned. Nice silver. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Four (4) coins in lot.
From the Korwin Collection. Coin b: Ex Classical Numismatic Group 60 (22 May 2002), lot 1825 (part of); Coin d: Ex Classical Numismatic Group Inventory 825478 (October 2008); Timothy L. Taylor Collection (Baldwin’s 57, 23 September 2008), lot 187 (part of).
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 742
Diva Mariniana.
Died before AD 253. AR Antoninianus (21mm, 3.08 g, 7h). Viminacium mint. 2nd emission of Valerian I, AD 253-254. Veiled and draped bust right, set on crescent / Apotheosis of Mariniana: Mariniana, raising hand and holding scepter, reclining left on peacock flying upwards to the right. RIC V 6; MIR 36, 850b; RSC 16. Good VF, light porosity.
From the Korwin Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 271 (11 January 2012), lot 527.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 743
Valerian II and Saloninus.
Lot of two (2) AR Antoniniani. Includes:
(a)
Valerian II. Caesar, AD 256-258. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 3.50 g, 12h). Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) mint. 1st emission of Valerian I, AD 257-258. Radiate and draped bust right / Young Jupiter seated facing, head left, raising hand, riding goat right. RIC V 3; MIR 36, 907e; RSC 26. VF, lightly toned, some verdigris on the obverse. //
(b)
Saloninus. As Caesar, AD 258-260. AR Antoninianus (21mm, 2.91 g, 12h). Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) mint. 2nd emission, AD 258-259. Radiate and draped bust right / Emblems of the pontificate: lituus, secespita, guttus, simpulum, and aspergillum. RIC V 9; MIR 36, 914e; RSC 41. Good VF, lightly toned, some verdigris on the obverse. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Two (2) coins in lot.
From the Korwin Collection.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 744
Macrianus and Quietus.
Lot of two (2) Antoniniani. Includes:
(a)
Macrianus. Usurper, AD 260-261. Antoninianus (21mm, 4.61 g, 5h). Samosata mint. 1st emission. Radiate and cuirassed bust right, slight drapery on shoulder / AEQVTAS (sic) AVGG, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia. RIC V 5; MIR 44, 1727b; RSC 1b var. (rev. legend). VF, light deposits, some silvering. //
(b)
Quietus. Usurper, AD 260-261. Antoninianus (22mm, 4.14 g, 6h). Samosata mint. 1st emission. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / AEQVTAS (sic) AVGG, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia. RIC V 2; MIR 44, 1727f; RSC 1d. VF, light deposits, traces of silvering. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Two (2) coins in lot.
From the Korwin Collection.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 745
Postumus and Aureolus.
Lot of three (3) Antoniniani. Includes:
(a)
Postumus. Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 260-269. (22mm, 3.65 g, 6h). Treveri (Trier) mint. 1st emission, 2nd phase, AD 260-261. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond; to left, captive seated left. RIC V 89; Mairat 6-10; AGK 97c; RSC 377a //
(b)
Postumus. Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 260-269. (22mm, 3.04 g, 1h). Treveri (Trier) mint. 1st emission, 3rd phase, AD 260-261. Radiate and draped bust right / Galley left. RIC V 73; Mairat 18-21; AGK 41; RSC 167 //
(c)
Aureolus. Romano-Gallic Usurper, AD 267-268. Antoninianus (18.5mm, 3.10 g, 6h). In the name of Postumus. Mediolanum (Milan) mint, 1st officina. 3rd emission, AD 268. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Postumus right / Fides seated left, holding patera and signum; P. RIC V 378 var. (bust type); Mairat 209-14; AGK 18c; RSC 60 var. (same). Good VF, varying degrees of toning, traces of deposits on the first two coins. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Three (3) coins in lot.
From the Korwin Collection.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 746
Laelianus.
Romano-Gallic Usurper, AD 269. Antoninianus (21mm, 2.76 g, 7h). Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) mint. 3rd emission. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / Victory, running right, holding wreath and palm. RIC V 9; Gilljam dies XXIX/42 (unlisted die combination); Mairat 231; AGK 1c. EF, brown patina, some dark gray. Rare. An exceptional example.
From the Korwin Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Inventory 802293 (November 2007).
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 747
Marius.
Romano-Gallic Emperor, AD 269. Antoninianus (19.5mm, 2.39 g, 6h). Treveri (Trier) mint. 2nd emission. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia. RIC V 10; Mairat 235-7; AGK 4b. Good VF, gray and brown patina, minor roughness.
From the Korwin Collection. Ex Ponterio 144 (6 November 2007), lot 525.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 748
Victorinus to Tetricus II.
Lot of three (3) Antoniniani. Includes:
(a)
Victorinus. AD 269-271. (19mm, 3.68 g, 12h). Treveri (Trier) mint. 3rd emission, 2nd phase, early-mid AD 270. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Sol standing left, raising hand and holding whip; star to left. RIC V 114; Mairat 257-60; AGK 9b //
(b)
Tetricus I. AD 271-274. (20mm, 3.05 g, 12h). Treveri (Trier) mint. 5th emission, circa early AD 274. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Salus standing left, holding rudder and feeding from patera serpent rising from lighted altar to left. RIC V 126; Mairat 404-7; AGK 10a //
(c)
Tetricus II. AD 273-274. (22.5mm, 2.14 g, 12h). Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) mint. 7th emission, circa AD 272-273. Radiate and draped bust right / Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt. RIC V 270; Mairat 453-7; AGK 9a. Good VF to EF, brown patina, some areas of weak strike. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Three (3) coins in lot.
From the Korwin Collection. Coin a: Ex Classical Numismatic Group Inventory 804266 (March 2009).
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 749
Divus Claudius II Gothicus and Quintillus.
Lot of two (2) Antoniniani. Includes:
(a)
Divus Claudius II Gothicus. Died AD 270. (21.5mm, 5.15 g, 5h). Commemorative issue. Cyzicus mint, 1st officina. Radiate head right / Eagle standing facing, head right, wings spread. RIC V 266 //
(b)
Quintillus. AD 270. (21mm, 3.05 g, 12h). Rome mint, 2nd officina. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Soldier standing left, holding shield set on ground and spear; B to right. RIC V 35 var. (bust type). EF and VF, some silvering on coin a, cleaning scratches on coin b. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Two (2) coins in lot.
From the Korwin Collection. Coin a: Ex Gorny & Mosch 152 (9 October 2006), lot 2365.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 750
Aurelian and Severina.
Lot of five (5) Antoniniani. Includes:
(a)
Aurelian. AD 270-275. (22.5mm, 3.65 g, 6h). Cyzicus mint, 4th officina. 10th emission, AD 275. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / Victory standing right, holding palm frond and presenting wreath to Aurelian standing left, holding spear; Δ//XXI. RIC V 369; BN 1234-5 //
(b)
Aurelian. AD 270-275. (22.5mm, 3.29 g, 11h). Serdica mint, 2nd officina. 2nd emission, late AD 271. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / Aurelian standing right, holding scepter, receiving globe from Jupiter, who also holds a scepter; S. RIC V 260; BN 995-6 //
(c)
Aurelian, with Vabalathus. AD 270-275. (21mm, 3.70 g, 5h). Antioch mint, 1st officina. 1st emission, November AD 270-March AD 272. Radiate and cuirassed bust of Aurelian right; A below / Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Vabalathus right. RIC V 381; BN 1238-40 //
(d)
Severina. Augusta, AD 270-275. (22mm, 3.71 g, 6h). Ticinum mint, 5th officina. 4th emission of Aurelian, late AD 274. Draped bust right, wearing stephane, set on crescent / To left, Fides standing right, holding two signa; to right, Sol standing left, raising hand and holding globe. RIC V 9; BN 649-55 //
(e)
Severina. Augusta, AD 270-275. (22.5mm, 4.25 g, 12h). Ticinum mint, 3rd officina. 5th emission of Aurelian, September-November AD 275. Draped bust right, wearing stephane, set on crescent / Concordia standing left, holding signum with each hand; TXXT. RIC V 8; BN 663-4. Good VF to EF, some silvering, toned. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Five (5) coins in lot.
From the Korwin Collection. Coin d: Ex Classical Numismatic Group Inventory 837715 (March 2009).