C. Licinius L.f. Macer. 84 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.92 g, 6h). Rome mint. Diademed bust of Vejovis left, seen from behind, drapery on left shoulder, hurling thunderbolt / Minerva, holding spear, reins, and shield, driving galloping quadriga right. Crawford 354/1; Sydenham 732; Licinia 16; RBW 1355. Lightly toned, deposits, light scratches, areas of flat strike. VF. From the AVARAE Collection, purchased from Roma Numismatics.
MEXICO, Colonial. Carlos IV. King of Spain, 1788-1808. AR 8 Reales (38.5mm, 26.75 g, 12h). Mexico City mint. Dated 1804 Mo TH. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Crowned arms flanked by pillars ornamented with banners. BW 28.10; KM 109. Toned, once harshly cleaned, small banker's mark. VF. From the Don T. Hayes Collection.
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy VI Philometor. First sole reign, 180-170 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 14.25 g, 1h). Uncertain mint in Cyprus. Dated year 84 of an uncertain era (179/8 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; ΠΔ (date) to left. Svoronos 1106; Olivier 118–45 (obv. die D16); SNG Copenhagen 545 (same obv. die); DCA 73. Lightly toned, underlying luster, a little off center, minor die breaks. Good VF.
Q. Antonius Balbus. 83-82 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (18mm, 3.72 g, 5h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Jupiter right / Victory, holding reins, palm frond, and wreath, driving galloping quadriga right; S below. Crawford 364/1d; Sydenham 742b; Antonia 1; RBW 1374 var. (control). Lightly toned. Near VF. From the AVARAE Collection.
MEXICO, War of Independence. Ciudad de México (Mexico City). Fernando VII. Second reign, 1813-1833. AR 8 Reales (38.5mm, 26.88 g, 12h). Mexico City mint. Dated 1821 Mo JJ. Laureate and draped bust right / Crowned coat-of-arms arms flanked by pillars ornamented with banners. BW 28.12; KM 111. Golden and iridescent toning, a couple of edge bruises, some scratches, hairlines. Near VF. From the Don T. Hayes Collection.
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos (Auletes). 80-58 BC. AR Tetradrachm (22mm, 12.77 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Dated RY 18 (64/3 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; [L]IH (date) to left, ΠA to right. Svoronos 1865; SNG Copenhagen 389; DCA 69. Slight roughness, a few light scratches, double struck on reverse. VF. From the AVARAE Collection.
Pub. Crepusius. 82 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.82 g, 3h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Apollo right, scepter over shoulder; T to left, uncertain control symbol below chin / Horseman galloping right, hurling spear; CCCXXVII to left. Crawford 361/1c; Sydenham 738a; Crepusia 1; RBW –. Lightly toned, a few light marks and scratches, patches of find patina, a few minor edge marks. VF. From the AVARAE Collection, purchased from Harlan J. Berk.
MEXICO, War of Independence. Oaxaca. Insurgent. CU 8 Reales (36mm, 19.52 g, 12h). Oaxaca mint. Dated 1813. Bow and arrow above SUD / Monogram above denomination and date in three lines. BW 93.1; KM 234. Brown-green surfaces, doubling, adjustment marks. VF.
KINGS of MAURETANIA. Juba II. 25 BC-AD 24. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.12 g, 7h). Caesarea mint. Diademed head right, slight drapery on far shoulder / Elephant advancing right. Mazard 135 var. (bust type); MAA 75 var. (same); SNG Copenhagen 577 (same dies). Toned, numerous heavy scratches. Good Fine. Rare variety. From the Weise Collection. Ex Peus 372 (30 October 2002), lot 808.
C. Mamilius Limetanus. 82 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (18mm, 4.05 g, 1h). Rome mint. Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus; to left, L above caduceus / Ulysses walking right, holding staff and extending hand toward his dog, Argus. Crawford 362/1; Sydenham 741; Mamilia 6; RBW 1370 var. (control). Deeply toned, a few light scratches, slightly off center. VF. From the AVARAE Collection.
MEXICO, War of Independence. Oaxaca. Insurgent. CU 8 Reales (32mm, 19.40 g, 12h). Oaxaca mint. Dated 1813. Bow and arrow above SUD / Monogram above denomination and date in three lines. BW 93.1; KM 234. Dark green-brown surfaces. VF. From the Don T. Hayes Collection.
KINGS of MAURETANIA. Juba II. 25 BC-AD 24. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.16 g, 8h). Caesarea mint. Diademed head right / Hexastyle temple, facing eagle within pediment; ΛV-CVS-TI around. Mazard 156 var. (orientation of obv. legend); MAA 81; SNG Copenhagen –. Lightly toned, slightly off center, struck with worn obverse die. VF. From the Weise Collection, purchased from John Jencek, 10 October 2004.
IBERIA, Carisa. 1st century BC. Æ Half Unit - Semis (18mm, 5.09 g, 12h). Male head right / Horseman riding right, holding shield. ACIP 2514. Dark brown and green patina, earthen deposits, minor cleaning marks. VF. Rare. Ex Künker 312 (8 October 2018), lot 1529; Classical Numismatic Group 87 (18 May 2011), lot 19.
L. Censorinus. 82 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 4.02 g, 8h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Apollo right / Marsyas standing left, raising hand and holding wineskin over shoulder; to right, column surmounted by statue of Minerva(?) standing right. Crawford 363/1d; Sydenham 737; Marcia 24; RBW 1372. Lightly toned, trace deposits. VF. From the AVARAE Collection.
MEXICO, First Republic. 1823-1863. AR 8 Reales (39.5mm, 28.31 g, 12h). Durango mint. Dated 1825 Do RL. Eagle standing facing on cactus, head right, wings spread, grasping snake in beak and right talon; all atop laurel and oak wreath / Liberty cap; glory of rays in background. BW 206.5; KM 377.4. Toned, rim bruise. VF. From the Don T. Hayes Collection.
KINGS of MAURETANIA. Juba II. 25 BC-AD 24. AR Denarius (15mm, 3.06 g, 6h). Caesarea mint. Diademed head right / Cornucopia; transverse scepter in background. Mazard 244; MAA 95 var. (orientation of cornucopia); SNG Copenhagen 582. Lightly toned, compact flan, minor roughness, minor flan flaw on obverse. VF. From the Weise Collection, purchased 3 December 2000.
IBERIA, Iltirta. After 104 BC. Æ As (26mm, 10.76 g, 8h). Male head right; three dolphins around / Horseman riding right, holding palm frond. Villaronga, Ilerda 31; ACIP 1256. Dark green surfaces, numerous cleaning marks. VF. From the Aleph Collection. Ex Numismatik Naumann 43 (1 May 2016), lot 1.
L. Sulla and L. Manlius Torquatus. 82 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.88 g, 6h). Military mint moving with Sulla. Helmeted head of Roma right / Sulla, holding branch and reins, driving triumphal quadriga right; above, Victory flying left, crowning him with laurel wreath. Crawford 367/3; Sydenham 759; Manlia 7-8; RBW –. Toned with light iridescence, areas of flat strike, reverse deposits. Good VF. From the AVARAE Collection, purchased from Lusitania Ancient Coins.
MEXICO, First Republic. 1823-1863. AR 8 Reales (37.5mm, 27.08 g, 6h). Guanajuato mint. Dated 1844 Go PM. Eagle standing facing on cactus, head right, wings spread, grasping snake in beak and right talon; all atop laurel and oak wreath / Liberty cap; glory of rays in background. BW 206.6; KM 377.8. Underlying luster. EF. From the Don T. Hayes Collection.
KINGS of MAURETANIA. Juba II, with Kleopatra Selene. 25 BC-AD 24. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.03 g, 3h). Caesarea mint. Diademed head of Juba right / Star in crescent. Mazard 299; MAA 97; SNG Copenhagen 567. Toned, slight die shift and die wear on obverse. Good VF. From the Weise Collection, purchased from Spink, 5 January 2000.
IBERIA, Malaka. 2nd century BC. Æ Half Unit (17mm, 3.54 g, 12h). Head of Hephaistos right, wearing conical hat; [tongs to left or right] / Tetrastyle temple. Cf. ACIP 792–4. Glossy dark green patina, pitting and roughness. Good VF. From the Aleph Collection, purchased from Forum Ancient Coins (inv. GB71892).