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Click here to subscribeLycia, Phaselis AR Stater. 4th century BC. Prow of galley right, fighting platform decorated with wreath; grape bunch on vine to right / Stern of galley left; ΦAΣ above. Heipp-Tamer Series 6, unlisted variety; CNG Auction 99, lot 275 (this coin). 10.40g, 22mm, 2h. Extremely Fine. High relief.
Maximianus AV Aureus. Rome, AD 293-294. MAXIMIANVS AVGVSTVS, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / HERCVLI VICTORI, Hercules seated facing on rock, head to right, lion's skin on lap, holding club with left hand; bow and quiver resting to right; PR in exergue. RIC -; Depeyrot 5B/5 (these dies); Calicó 4682 (this obverse die). 6.02g, 20mm, 7h. Near Mint State. Insignificant trace of double striking on obverse; exceptionally bold reverse. Ex Jean P. Lambros Collection, J. Hirsch XXIX, 9 November 1910, lot 1347. Given the title ‘Herculius’ by Diocletian, Maximianus’ role was always that of the military might to Diocletian’s stategic planning. Whilst the title reflected the adoption of Hercules as the heavenly father of Maximianus and thus, his familial ties to divinity, it was also representative of his role as junior emperor. Taking the cognomen of ‘Jovius’, Diocletian assumed familial ties to the more authoritative deity of Jupiter, as the father of Hercules, and so indicated his superiority over Maximianus as the director of imperial policy. The reverse depiction of Hercules on this gold aureus displays this imperial theology with the inscription HERCVLI VICTORI (“Hercules the Victor”). Whilst this issue suggests military success, Maximianus was beginning to falter in his role as a military instrument of the empire. His failed invasion of Britain in 289, against the ever-increasing threat of Carausius, led Diocletian to conclude that their divinely sanctioned diarchy was insufficient to manage the Empire. Constantius was appointed to the office of Caesar in the West and Galerius was granted the same position in the East, establishing a Tetrarchy that would relieve Maximianus of his military responsibilities. This coin was most probably produced in response to the increase in bureaucracy that the appointment of two new Caesars in 293 will have occasioned, as well as the ever present needs of the army protecting the eastern frontier of the Empire.
The Social War, C. Papius AR Denarius. Mint moving Papius in Campania, circa 90 BC. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right; mark of value X• and Viteliú in Oscan characters / Oath-taking scene of four soldiers, two on each side, pointing their swords at pig held by kneeling youth; in exergue, C•PAAPI•C• (retrograde and in Oscan characters). Campana 83; HN Italy 425; RBW 1225. 3.85g, 20mm, 12h. Extremely Fine, pleasant and lustrous metal. Overstruck on a coin of L. Flaminius. Very Rare. From the Alban Collection. Marcus Livius Drusus, who was Tribune of the Plebeians in 91 BC, attempted to bring Roman citizenship to the Italian allies. This, along with his land reform proposals, proved unpopular with the Senate and Roman landowners and he was assassinated before his plans were actioned. With the promise of citizenship rights removed, a rebellion of the Italian allies began, known as the Social War (cf. Livy, Periochae 71). During this war, the allies struck coins which were often inspired by the types found on Roman denarii, with some, like the present example, detailing the names of the rebel generals.
Commodus AV Aureus. Rome, AD 189. M COMM ANT P FEL AVG G BRIT P P, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / MIN VICT P M TR P XIIII COS V DES VI, Minerva standing left, holding Victory and spear; trophy behind. RIC -; C. -; Calicό 2290a = Stack's 1993, no. 465. 7.10g. 21mm, 12h. Good Very Fine. Extremely Rare, apparently only the second known example. This aureus displays Commodus on the verge of his infamous descent into megalomania. As a result of various attempts on his life and a rather tumultous reign, Commodus preferred to spend the late 180s on his private estates rather than in the public eye at Rome. During this time, a favourite of Commodus’ named Cleander took advantage of the emperor’s absence and began administration in Rome to further his own power. An example of his extreme self-given governance can be found in his appointment of 25 suffect consuls, the highest number in all the history of Rome. Cleander fell into disrepute and Commodus had to eventually have his old favourite executed in AD 190. The appearance of Minerva on the reverse of this coin is significant as its production hails from the period before the obsession with Hercules consumed Commodus. Like Hadrian before him, he chose Minerva as his patron deity and protectress and pays her respect with this reverse type, while his coinage also featured other deities from the Roman pantheon as well. We can clearly see the change that occurs in his character over time with a comparison of the types, for the traditional deities are dispensed with while Hercules becomes dominant, as can be seen on lot 808 where Commodus appears on the obverse wearing the lion skin headdress associated with the hero.
Maximianus AR Argenteus. Carthage, AD 300. MAXIMIANVS AVG, laureate bust right / XC • VI surrounded by laurel wreath. RIC 15b. 3.33g, 18mm, 1h. Fleur De Coin. Very Rare. Ex Th. Voltz Collection; Ex Hess-Divo 307, 7 June 2007, lot 1713;Ex Münzen & Medaillen AG Basel 81, September 1995, lot 326. Assigned to Carthage in RIC, though having no mint mark to prove this, it has been postulated since that they might better be attributed to the mint at Rome due to stylistic parallels and the chance find in an English hoard of a piece with PR in the reverse exergue.
Constantine IX Monomachus AV Histamenon Nomisma. Constantinople, AD 1042-1055. +IhS XIS REX REGNANTINM, facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; crescents in upper quarters of nimbus / +CWNSTANTN bASILEYS RM, crowned facing bust of Constantine, wearing loros, holding cruciform sceptre and globus cruciger. DOC 3; Sear 1830. 4.41g, 29mm, 6h. Extremely Fine. Coin has been flattened: was originally scyphate.
A Large Quantity of Coins, including GB and other coins including 6 pences, florins, pennies some silver, two South African 5 shilling coins 1947 and 1951, George VI commemorative coin, Liberty dollars 1923 and 1972, miscellaneous crowns, approx 29 x 1977 Queen Elizabeth Commemorative crowns, 23 x 1981 Royal Wedding Commemorative crowns, 27 x 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday Commemorative crowns, 4 x Elizabeth II 1953 5 shilling coins, 2 x 1960 five shilling coins and a 1951 Festival of Britain crown together with miscellaneous bank notes.
A Collection of Miscellaneous Coins, including a hammered coin James I Sixpence struck in the second coinage in 1605, a 1922 George V ½ Crown, an 1807 George III Penny, a Victoria One Penny dd 1864, a George III 1758 Sixpence, a Victoria sixpence, a William IV dd 1837 and two Victoria One Florins. (11)
A Very Good Collection of Bronze and Copper World Coins ( A Lot of Uncirculated Coins ) of the 19th Century, ( 28 ) High Grade - Bronze and Copper Coins In Total - Please See Photos. Includes Uncirculated George III Half Silver ( Guyana ) Date 1813, Swedish Two Skilling Banco Coin, Date 1845, Leopold III One Cemtine Coin, Date 1865 - Nr Uncirculated, Republic of Haiti 5 Centimes Bronze Coin, Date 1863. George III Farthing, Date 1799, Nr Uncirculated - Scarce, Swedish One Skilling Banco Date 1849, Nr - Uncirculated, Leopold III 10 Centimes, Date 1854, Nr Uncirculated, Leopold III 10 Centimes, Date 1864 - Nr Uncirculated.
King George VI Emperor India One Rupee Silver Coin. Date 1945, In Uncirculated Condition + India 1/2 Rupee Silver Coin. Date 1944, In Uncirculated Condition and Indian 1/4 Rupee Silver Coin, Date 1944, In Uncirculated Condition. All Three Coins are In Uncirculated Condition - Please See Photo.
A Collection of Very High Grade World Coins ( 5 ) In Total. 1/ Swedish Bronze Carl XV Adolf Five Ore Coin, Date 1861. 2/ American Copper Liberty One Cent, Date 1851, About Uncirculated. 3/ American Copper Liberty One Cent, Date 1848, About Uncirculated. 4/ Napoleon III Bronze 10 Dix Centimes Coin, Date 1855 High Grade. 5. Napoleon III Bronze 5 Centimes, Date 1856 - uncirculated.
A Good Collection of High Grade Silver Coins ( 8 ) In Total, Includes Syrian Silver 25 and 50 Piastres, Dated 1929 & 1969, Leopold II Silver 5 Francs Coin, Date 1869, Uncirculated + Two French Silver 5 Francs Coins, Dated 1932 & 1937. Sweden - Commemorative Silver 2 Kronen, Dated 1907, Top Grade - See Photo For Other Coins.
Stamps Astronomy, a 2007 coin cover celebrating the 50th Birthday of 'The Sky as Night', the cover is signed by long standing presenter Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS FRAS, popular physicist and broadcaster Brian Cox OBE FRS, and by guest presenter Brian May CBE of Queen fame. (1 cover) As per our Terms and Conditions and with particular reference to autograph material or works, it is imperative that potential buyers or their agents have inspected pieces that interest them to ensure satisfaction with the lot prior to auction; the purchase will be made at their own risk. Special Auction Services will give indications of provenance where stated by vendors. Subject to our normal terms and conditions, we cannot accept returns.
Stamps GB, a mixed selection of predominantly GB items to include FDC from 1965 through to 2008, presentation packs, mint miniature sheets and coin covers; together with other commemorative covers, items from the Channel Islands, postal strikes and items relating to railway post. (good, parcel)
Stamps Art, a 2013 signed limited edition print by Nicola Philips; portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in Garter Robes surrounded by corgies & dorgies; the 2012 portrait was used in the 2013 'Royal Portraits' series commemorating 60th Anniversary of the Coronation; accompanied by the stamps in a souvernie pack, on coin cover and in PHQ card form. (1 framed picture)
A Good Collection of European 19th Century Silver Coins. 5 Coins in total, all in top condition and high grades. 1. French five Francs Louis Philippe l date 1831w. 2. Napoleon lll Five Francs date 1868 with edge inscription. 3. German States Prussia Wilhelm Koenig Von Preussen German Emperor. Silver Thaler date 1866. Low mintage 500,000. 4. Serbia Milan Obrenovic Prince 5 dinars silver coin dated 1879 minted in Paris. Engraved tasset. Low minted 200,000, high grade. 5. Bulgari Silver coin 5 leva jeba, date 1894. Unc / Condition.
Coins - a Bradex 2015 Queen's Birthday gold plated proof crown coin, set with a Swarovski crystal, certificate, boxed; a Jubilee Mint Queen Elizabeth II Coronation coin and stamp set, Longest-Reigning Monarch, certificate 179/499, boxed; a Jubilee Mint cupro-nickel crown collection, certificate, boxed; a gold plated photographic coin collection, certificate, boxed; a Year of the Three Kings 1936 commemorative coin; a Windsor Mint Diana Portraits of a Princess collector's coin set, certificate, cased; other royal commemorative collector's coins; others; qty
Irish Coins & Tokens: c. 1740 - 1880, a collection of 9 various Coins & Tokens to include:(a) Two George III (3rd) Irish Pennies;(b) 1805 George 3rd Irish Penny;(c) 1743 Irish 1/2d (Half-penny);(d) 1782 - Irish Halfpenny;(e) 1805, 10 pence George 3rd Bank Token;(f) 1885 Shilling;(g) Victorian Jubilee 1887 Medal;(h) Irish Temperance Movement Coin;Mostly worn, as a collection of Coins, w.a.f. (1)
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