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 - 751
Tacitus and Florian.
Lot of two (2) Antoniniani. Includes:
(a)
Tacitus. AD 275-276. (22.5mm, 3.72 g, 6h). Ticinum mint, 5th officina. 1st emission, November-December AD 275. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / Felicitas standing left, sacrificing from patera over altar and holding long caduceus; V. RIC V 139 var. (bust type); BN – //
(b)
Florian. AD 276. (22.5mm, 3.79 g, 6h). Cyzicus mint, 1st officina. 1st emission, July-August. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Victory standing right, holding palm frond and presenting wreath to Florian standing left, holding scepter; P. RIC V 116; BN 1977-8. EF, some silvering. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Two (2) coins in lot.
From the Korwin Collection. Coin b: Ex Rauch 83 (14 November 2008), lot 419.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 752
Probus.
AD 276-282. Lot of two (2) Antoniniani. Includes:
(a)
(23mm, 4.57 g, 12h). Rome mint. 2nd emission, AD 277. Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield / Probus on horseback riding left, raising hand and holding scepter; to left, captive seated left on ground; RΓ. RIC V 166; Pink VI/1, p. 55 //
(b)
(23.5mm, 3.83 g, 5h). Ticinum mint, 4th officina. 6th emission, AD 279. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / Mars advancing left, holding olive branch, spear, and shield. RIC V 541; Pink VI/1, p. 65. EF and Near EF, mostly silvered. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Two (2) coins in lot.
From the Korwin Collection. Coin a: Ex Gorny & Mosch 170 (13 October 2008), lot 2807.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 753
Carus to Numerian.
Lot of three (3) Antoniniani. Includes:
(a)
Carus. AD 282-283. (22mm, 3.66 g, 12h). Siscia mint. Pre-emission, mid October AD 282. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / Female standing right, presenting wreath to Carus standing left, holding globe and scepter; II//XXI. RIC V 106; Pink VI/2, p. 41 //
(b)
Carinus. AD 283-285. (21.5mm, 3.53 g, 12h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint, 4th officina. 6th emission, August AD 283-early AD 284. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Carinus standing right, holding spear and globe; D to right. RIC V 214; Lyon 548 //
(c)
Numerian. As Caesar, AD 282-283. (22mm, 4.43 g, 12h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint, 3rd officina. 2nd emission, October AD 282. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy. RIC V 353; Lyon 519 . EF and Good VF, one silvered. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Three (3) coins in lot.
From the Korwin Collection. Coin c: Ex Künker 115 (25 September 2006), lot 772.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 754
Magnia Urbica.
Augusta, AD 283-285. Antoninianus (25mm, 4.07 g, 12h). Ticinum mint, 3nd officina. 5th emission of Carinus, August AD 283. Draped bust right, wearing stephane, set on crescent / Venus Victrix standing left, holding helmet and scepter; shield set on ground to right; SXXIT. RIC V 347; Pink VI/2, p. 29. Near EF, some silvering, gray-green patina, scratch on obverse.
From the Korwin Collection. Ex Rauch 94 (9 April 2014), lot 1292.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 755
Divus Nigrinian.
Died circa AD 284. Antoninianus (23mm, 3.13 g, 12h). Consecration issue. Rome mint, 1st officina. 6th emission of Carinus, early AD 285. Radiate head right / Eagle standing facing, head left, with wings spread; KA(crescent)A. RIC V 472; Pink VI/2 p. 39. Good VF, dark gray and green patina, some brown and red, minor smoothing. Rare.
From the Korwin Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 78 (14 May 2008), lot 1834.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 756
Julian of Pannonia.
Usurper, AD 284-285. Antoninianus (21mm, 2.95 g, 12h). Siscia mint, 1st officina. Struck December AD 284. IMP C M AVR IVLIANVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VICT ORIA AVG, Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm; S-A//XXI. RIC V 5; Venèra 4396. EF, dark gray-brown patina, some toned silvering, minor smoothing. Very rare.
From the Korwin Collection. Ex Gorny & Mosch 190 (11 October 2010), lot 541.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 757
Diocletian.
AD 284-305. Antoninianus (22mm, 4.63 g, 11h). Ticinum mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 285. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt and scepter; TXXIT. RIC V 222. Near EF, dark gray patina, minor die break on reverse.
From the Korwin Collection.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 758
Diocletian.
AD 284-305. AR Argenteus (18mm, 3.35 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 294-295. Laureate head right / Four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before campgate with six turrets. RIC VI 27a; Jeločnik 40a; RSC 516e. EF, light golden toning, small flan flaw on obverse, minor scrape on reverse.
From the Korwin Collection. Ex Ponterio 142 (27 April 2007), lot 1846.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 759
Maximianus.
First reign, AD 286-305. AR Argenteus (18.5mm, 2.58 g, 12h). Ticinum mint. Struck circa AD 295. Laureate head right / Tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before city enclosure with six turrets. RIC VI 16b; Jeločnik 37; RSC 548d. Near EF, lightly toned.
From the Korwin Collection.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 760
Carausius.
Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (24.5mm, 3.51 g, 6h). Uncertain mint. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Pax standing left, holding olive branch and scepter; S C across field. RIC V 476. EF, some silvering, toned, traces of deposits.
From the Korwin Collection, purchased from Martina Dieterle.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 761
Allectus.
Romano-British Emperor, AD 293-296. Quinarius (20mm, 2.20 g, 12h). Londinium (London) mint. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / Galley left, no mast, with waves below; QL. RIC V 55; Rogiet 1010-3; Burnett,
Coinage
110. VF, dark gray-green patina, flaw on obverse, a few minor marks.
From the Korwin Collection. Ex Gorny & Mosch 142 (10 October 2005), lot 2937.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 762
Allectus.
Romano-British Emperor, AD 293-296. Antoninianus (21.5mm, 5.05 g, 6h). ‘C’ mint. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / Fides standing left, holding signum in each hand; S-P//C. RIC V 69; Burnett,
Coinage
126. Good VF, dark green patina.
From the Korwin Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 79 (17 September 2008), lot 1220.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 763
Domitius Domitianus.
Usurper, AD 297-298. Æ Follis (26.5mm, 10.03 g, 12h). Alexandria mint, 3rd officina. 2nd emission, AD 298. Laureate head right / Genius standing left, holding patera, from which liquor flows, and cornucopia; eagle at feet to left; Γ//[ALE]. RIC VI 20 var. (wreath in beak of eagle); cf. Lallemand pl. VI, 16 (for rev.). VF, dark gray-brown patina, traces of green, some roughness. Rare.
From the Korwin Collection. Ex G. Hirsch 264 (24 November 2009), lot 710.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 764
Constantius I.
As Caesar, AD 293-305. Æ Follis (27mm, 9.12 g, 7h). Londinium (London) mint. Struck AD 300-303. Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia. RIC VI 22. EF, dark brown patina with traces of silvering.
From the Korwin Collection. Ex Münzen und Medaillen GmbH 20 (10 October 2006), lot 407.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 765
Constantius I.
As Caesar, AD 293-305. AR Argenteus (20mm, 3.66 g, 11h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 295-297. Laureate head right / Tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before city enclosure with six turrets; Z. RIC VI 42a; Jeločnik 73; RSC 314b. EF, lightly toned, a few minor deposits.
From the Korwin Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Inventory 803616 (December 2007); Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 164 (9 May 2007), lot 168.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 766
Galerius & Galeria Valeria.
Lot of two (2) folles. Includes:
(a)
Galerius. As Caesar, 293-305 AD. Æ Follis (27mm, 10.00 g, 6h). Siscia mint, 2nd officina. Struck circa AD 294. Laureate head right / Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; S-B. RIC VI 81b //
(b)
Galeria Valeria. Augusta, AD 293(?)-311. Æ Follis (25mm, 6.86 g, 12h). Cyzicus mint, 4th officina. Struck AD 309-10. Diademed and draped bust right / Venus standing facing, head left, lifting dress and holding apple; Δ/*//MKV. RIC VI 58. Good VF and EF, some silvering, and traces of silvering on the Galeria. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Two (2) coins in lot.
From the Korwin Collection. Coin b: Ex Gorny & Mosch 181 (12 October 2009), lot 2468.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 767
Galerius.
As Caesar, AD 293-305. AR Argenteus (18mm, 3.04 g, 12h). Rome mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 295-297. Laureate head right / VIRTVS MILITVM, the four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before city enclosure with six turrets; Γ. RIC VI 42b; Jeločnik 83 and 88; RSC 219b. Good VF, toned with areas of find patina.
From the Korwin Collection.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 768
Galerius.
As Caesar, AD 293-305. AR Argenteus (18mm, 3.45 g, 12h). Siscia mint. Struck AD 294-295. Laureate head right / VIRTVS MILITVM, the four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before city enclosure with eight turrets. RIC VI 44b; Jeločnik 17a; RSC 220†g. Near EF, toned.
From the Korwin Collection. Ex Gorny & Mosch 208 (16 October 2012), lot 2270.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 769
Maximinus II to Maxentius.
Lot of three (3) folles. Includes:
(a)
Maximinus II. As Caesar, AD 305-309. Æ Follis (29mm, 10.53 g, 12h). Cyzicus mint, 3rd officina. Struck circa AD 306. Laureate head right / Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; KΓ. RIC VI 24a //
(b)
Severus II. As Caesar, AD 305-306. Æ Follis (28mm, 8.35 g, 6h). Heraclea mint, 2nd officina. Laureate head right / Genius standing left, sacrificing from patera over altar and holding cornucopia; HTB. RIC VI 26a //
(c)
Maxentius. AD 307-312. Æ Follis (26mm, 5.57 g, 6h). Aquileia mint, 2nd officina. Struck AD 307. Laureate head right / Roma, holding spear, seated left on shield, presenting globe to Maxentius standing right, holding spear; all within tetrastyle temple with Victories as acroteria and she-wolf and twins in pediment; AQS. RIC VI 113. EF, the first two coins with silvering. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Three (3) coins in lot.
From the Korwin Collection. Coin c: Ex UBS 67 (6 September 2006), lot 5605 (part of).
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 770
Divus Romulus.
Died AD 309. Æ Follis (25mm, 6.19 g, 12h). Rome mint, 4th officina. Struck under Maxentius, AD 308-310. Bare head right / Domed shrine, with one door ajar; above, eagle standing right, head left, with one wing spread; RBQ. RIC VI 207. VF, dark brown patina, some rough encrustations.
From the Korwin Collection. Ex Künker 115 (25 September 2006), lot 801.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 771
Licinius I to Constantine.
Lot of sixteen (16) folles of the Licinian & Constantinian Dynasties. Includes:
(a)
Licinius I. 308-324 AD. Æ Follis (20mm, 2.87 g, 12h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 320 AD. Helmeted and cuirassed bust right / Two captives seated at base of banner inscribed VOT/XX; S-F//•TS•A•. RIC VII 76 //
(b)
Licinius II. Caesar, AD 317-324. Æ Follis (19mm, 3.15 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 321. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VOT/•/V in three lines within laurel wreath; RQ. RIC VII 235 //
(c)
Constantine I. As Caesar, AD 306-309. Æ Follis (28mm, 10.51 g, 6h). Cyzicus mint, 3rd officina. Struck circa AD 295-6. Laureate head right / Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; –/*//KΓ. RIC VI 26b //
(d)
Constantine I. AD 307/310-337. Æ Follis (19mm, 3.64 g, 7h). Thessalonica mint. Struck AD 326-328. Laureate head right / Camp-gate with no doors and two turrets, star above; •//SMTSЄ. RIC VII 153; LRBC 829 //
(e)
Constantine I. AD 307/310-337. Æ Follis (19mm, 2.86 g, 6h). Ticinum mint. Struck AD 322-325. Laureate head right / VOT/XX in two lines within wreath; (crescent)//ST. RIC VII 167 //
(f)
Helena. Augusta, AD 324-328/30. Æ Follis (16mm, 1.75 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 5th officina. Posthumous issue, struck AD 337-341. Pearl-diademed and draped bust right / Pax standing left, holding branch and scepter; •//CONSЄ. RIC VIII 33 //
(g)
Crispus. Caesar, AD 316-326. Æ Follis (19mm, 3.09 g, 6h). Treveri (Trier) mint, 2nd officina. Struck AD 323-324. Laureate head right / VOT/X within wreath; STR. RIC VII 431 //
(h)
Constantine II. As Caesar, AD 316-337. Æ Follis (18mm, 3.16 g, 12h). Treveri (Trier) mint, 2nd officina. Struck AD 323-324. Laureate head right / VOT/X within wreath; STR. RIC VII 433 //
(i)
Constans. AD 337-350. Æ (18mm, 3.01 g, 5h). Siscia mint, 5th officina. Struck AD 348-350. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Constans standing left on galley, holding Victory on globe and labarum; at stern sits Victory, steering the ship; ЄSIS(symbol). RIC VIII 199; LRBC – //
(j)
Constantius Gallus. Caesar, AD 351-354. Æ (17mm, 2.30 g, 6h). Siscia mint, 4th officina. Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Soldier spearing fallen horseman to left; ∆SIS. RIC VIII 351; LRBC 1219 //
(k)
Constantine II. As Caesar, AD 316-337. Æ Follis (17mm, 2.42 g, 12h). Lugdunum (Lyons) mint, 1st officina. Struck AD 332. Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Two signa between two soldiers, each holding spear and shield; (pellet within crescent)PL[G]. RIC VII 254 //
(l)
Delmatius. Caesar, AD 335-337. Æ (16mm, 1.53 g, 12h). Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck under Constantine I, AD 336-337. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Two soldiers standing facing, each looking toward one another and holding spear and shield; signum between; CONSI. RIC VII 141; LRBC 1032 //
(m)
Jovian. AD 363-364. Æ (20mm, 3.50 g, 12h). Constantinople mint, 1st officina. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VOT/V in two lines within wreath; CONSPA. RIC VIII 178 //
(n)
Commemorative Series. AD 330-354. Æ Follis (16mm, 2.41 g, 12h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint, 1st officina. Struck under Constantine I, AD 330-331. Helmeted and mantled bust of Constantinople left, holding scepter / Victory standing facing, head left, holding scepter and round shield, with foot on prow to left; •PLG. RIC VII 246 //
(o)
Fausta. Augusta, AD 324-326. Æ Follis (18mm, 3.58 g, 12h). Treveri (Trier) mint, 2nd officina. Struck under Constantine I, AD 326. Draped bust right / Salus or empress standing facing, head left, holding two infants in her arms; STR(pellet–in–crescent). RIC VII 483; LRBC 37 //
(p)
Theodora. Died before AD 337. Æ (16mm, 1.58 g, 12h). Treveri (Trier) mint, 2nd officina. Struck circa AD 337-340. Laureate and draped bust right / Pietas standing right, holding infant; TRS(branch). RIC VIII 91; LRBC 129. Good VF to EF, all with dark brown patinas. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Sixteen (16) coins in lot.
From the Korwin Collection. Coin c: Ex Münzen und Medaillen GmbH 20 (10 October 2006), lot 420; Coin o: Ex Barry Feirstein Collection (Part II, Numismatica Ars Classica 42, 20 November 2007), lot 433.