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Click here to subscribeFaustina Junior AR Denarius. Rome, circa AD 147-150. FAVSTINA AVG PII AVG FIL, draped bust right / CONCORDIA, Concordia seated left, holding flower in right hand and resting left arm on cornucopiae set on globe. RIC 502a (Pius); Strack 506; RSC 54; BMC 1086 (Pius). 3.35g, 19mm, 6h. Extremely Fine.
Septimius Severus, with Caracalla and Geta, AV Aureus. Rome, AD 210-211. SEVERVS PIVS AVG BRIT, laureate head right / CONCORDIA AVGVSTORVM, Caracalla and Geta, both laureate and togate, standing facing one another, supporting between them a globe surmounted by Victory standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm frond in left. RIC 330A; Calicó 2436; Jameson 1913, pl. VII, 162; BMC 366, *. 7.09g, 19mm, 12h. Near Mint State. Extremely Rare, no examples on CoinArchives. This reverse type neatly shows the hope Severus held for unity and amity between his two sons, and his wish for them to rule together following his death and thus continue the dynasty he had founded. Imperial propaganda presented the image of a happy family that shared the responsibilities of rule: Severus' wife Julia Domna was his trusted counsellor, his older son Caracalla his second in command, and his younger son, appointed Augustus in 209, was entrusted with administrative and bureaucratic duties. Yet the brothers' disdain for one another is well-attested; Cassius Dio relates that 'the two pretended to love and commend each other, but in all that they did they were diametrically opposed, and anyone could see that something terrible was bound to result from the situation.' Following Severus' death whilst on campaign in Caledonia in 211, the two brothers returned to Rome from Britannia to their joint rule under the watchful eye of their mother. The brothers argued and fought over every law and every appointment, the situation becoming sufficiently unbearable that by the end of the year during the festival of Saturnalia, Caracalla attempted to have Geta murdered, without success. Later, under the pretext of meeting for a reconciliation, Caracalla had his brother slain in his mother's arms by members of the Praetorian Guard loyal to him. After a tumultuous and bloodthirsty reign of less than six years, Caracalla was assassinated by an officer of his personal bodyguard while relieving himself at a roadside near Carrhae. Although after a brief interlude the line of Septimius' father Bassianus would continue for some time yet in the form of Elagabalus (Caracalla's first cousin, once removed) and later Severus Alexander, Caracalla's death firmly extinguished Septimius' dream for his sons to continue the Severan dynasty he had laboured to establish.
Balbinus AR Denarius. Rome, AD 238. IMP C D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / PROVIDENTIA DEORVM, Providentia standing left, holding a wand in lowered right hand over a globe at feet to left, and cornucopiae in left hand. RIC 7; RSC 23. 3.00g, 21mm, 12h. Extremely Fine. Lustrous metal.
Constantine II, as Caesar, AV Solidus. Treveri (Trier), AD 326-327. FL CL CONSTANTINVS IVN N C, laureate head of Constantine II right / PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Constantine II standing right as Prince of Youth, in military attire and with cloak spread, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left; TR in exergue. RIC 500; Cohen 142; Alföldi 347; Depeyrot 31/1. 4.58g, 20mm, 6h. Good Extremely Fine. Very Rare. From the Ambrose Collection; Ex Andre Constantine Dimitriadis Collection; Ex Dreesmann Collection, Spink London, 13 April 2000, lot 150.
Gratian AV Solidus. Treveri (Trier), AD 367-375. DN GRATIANVS P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VICTORIA AVGG, two emperors seated facing, jointly holding globe; Victory above, wings spread; palm branch below; TR•OB• in exergue. RIC 17f. 4.52g, 21mm, 12h. Near Extremely Fine.
Gratian AV Solidus. Treveri (Trier), AD 367-375. DN GRATIANVS P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VICTORIA AVGG, two emperors seated facing, jointly holding globe; Victory above, wings spread; palm branch below; TROBT in exergue. RIC 17g; Depeyrot 43/3. 4.50g, 21mm, 7h. Near Mint State. From the Ambrose Collection; Ex Gemini VIII - Heritage, 14 April 2011, lot 458; Ex H. D. Rauch 80, 1 June 2007, lot 287.
Valentinian II AV Solidus. Mediolanum, AD 383-388. DN VALENTINIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VICTORIA AVGG, two nimbate emperors with legs draped, seated facing on throne, one on right holding mappa and holding globe between the two. Victory behind, palm branch below, M-D across fields, COM in exergue. RIC 8a. 4.47g, 22mm, 12h. Good Extremely Fine. Rare. From the Ambrose Collection; Ex Künker 216, 8 October 2012, lot 1337.
Theodosius I AV Solidus. Mediolanum, circa AD 383-5. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VICTORIA AVGG, two emperors, nimbate, in consular robes, seated facing on throne with their legs draped; the figure to right holds mappa, together they hold globe between them; above globe, facing half figure of Victory with wings spread; below globe, palm branch; COM in ex. RIC 5f; Depeyrot 9/2. 4.50g, 21mm, 12h. Good Extremely Fine. A spectacular specimen. Very Rare. From the Ambrose Collection; Ex Künker 204, 12 March 2012, lot 880.
Theodosius I AV Solidus. Aquileia, circa AD 378-83. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VICTORIA AVGG, two emperors, nimbate, in consular robes, seated facing on throne with their left legs bare; the figure to right holds mappa, together they hold globe between them; above globe, facing half figure of Victory with wings spread; below globe, palm branch; AQOBF in ex. Paolucci/Zub 774; RIC 21c. 4.52g, 22mm, 6h. Good Extremely Fine. Very Rare. From the Ambrose Collection; Ex Künker 204, 12 March 2012, lot 879.
Arcadius AV Solidus. Mediolanum, AD 395-402. DN ARCADIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VICTORIA AVGGG, the emperor standing right, foot on bound captive, holding labarum and Victory on globe, M-D across fields, COMOB in ex. RIC 1205; Depeyrot 16/1. 4.46g, 22mm, 12h. Extremely Fine. Beautiful lustre. From the Ambrose Collection; Ex J.G. Collection, Heritage 3019, 26 April 2012, lot 23445.
Honorius AV Solidus. Mediolanum, AD 394-395. D N HONORIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VICTORIA AVGGG, emperor standing right, foot on captive, holding standard and Victory on globe; M-D across fields, COMOB in exergue. C. 44; LRC 712; Depeyrot 16/2; RIC 1206. 4.41g, 21mm, 6h. About Extremely Fine.
Lombardic Kingdom of Italy AV Solidus. In the name of Phocas. Uncertain Italian mint, circa AD 610-774. ON FOCAS PERPAV, crowned and cuirassed bust facing, holding globe globus cruciger, linear border / VICTORIA AVG, Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by Christogram and globus cruciger; in exergue, CONOB. For prototype cf. MIBE 45 and Sear 698 (Ravenna) and for discussion see MEC I, p. 59. 4.39g, 20mm, 6h. Extremely Fine. Extremely Rare.
Justin II AV Solidus. Alexandria, AD 567-578. D N IVSTINVS P P AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding Victory on globe and shield / VICTORIA AVGGG I, Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, holding spear and globus cruciger; cross above pellet to left; CONOB in exergue. DOC 6 (Constantinople); MIBE 13b; Sear 347. 4.48g, 24mm, 7h. Extremely Fine. Rare. Ex Numismatic Fine Arts XXXIII, 3 May 1994, lot 775.
Bench Made English Library Globe Bench made English library globe with French polished stand fitted with a compass at its base. Gores read Cary's New Territories Globe delineated from the best authorities extant. Exhibiting the different tracks of Captain Cook and the new discoveries made by him. This custom bench was made in England in the twentieth century. Overall dimensions: 16" diameter x 38" tall.
Set of three works, to include one PEG FOSTER framed, signed, dated 2002, acrylic on canvas, portrait of an angel in gold robe and hat holding a small globe against a purple background, one PEG FOSTER framed, signed, dated 2007, acrylic on canvas, portrait of the head of a young girl in clowns attire against a blue background, and one framed, glazed, unsigned, 20th Century, print, depicting a row of dancers stretching, 90cm x 49cm, 49cm x 38cm, 28cm x 82cm (3).
Portugal, P 122, Banco de Portugal, 20 Escudos, 9 August 1920. Portrait of José Estevão Coelho de Magalhães at left, allegorical woman seated with coat of arms of Portugal and globe at right on front. Chapa 3. Warrior's head at left and right, coat of arms of Portugal at upper center on back., # ED 14949, Tear and a repaired tear in upper border, one in left and one in right border, otherwise VF Start Price: €340
Belgium, NBBB-103d, P 136b, Banque Nationale de Belgique, 1,000 Francs, 4 June 1975. Portrait of Gérard Kremer (known as Mercator) at left on front. Signatures Jordens - De Stryvker. Altlas holding globe at left center, sailiing ship at center right on back., # 1563 K 390593765, UNC Start Price: €100
Large Quantity of Various Money Boxes, including reproduction cast iron mechanical Artillery Bank, reproduction cast iron Humpty Dumpty clown bank , a number of Lloyds Bank Ltd, Huddersfield, Brighton & Sussex,Airdree, Hearts of Oak, Cheltham & Gloucester recording home safe money banks and a selection of Book type saving boxes, plastic globe ‘Isle of Man’ bank plus others (approx 50 items)
Large Quantity of Various Money Boxes, including reproduction cast iron mechanical Monkey Bank, ‘Tunbridge Ware’ screw top box ‘Bank of England and Newbridge of Westminster, four flocked covered animal banks, a number of Lloyds Bank Ltd, The Yorkshire, Isle of Man, Portman, recording home safe money banks and a selection of Book type saving boxes, plastic globe ‘National Westminster’ bank plus others (approx 50 items)
Large Quantity of Various Money Boxes, including cast aluminium mechanical Dinah type money box, cast aluminium mechanical ‘Jolly N’ type money box, Kangaroo flocked covered animal bank,Hong Kong Shanhai Banking Corporation plastic Lion, a number of Lloyds Bank Ltd, Hastings & East Sussex, Alliance, William Deacons, Hastings Permanent, recording home safe money banks and a selection of Book type saving boxes, plastic globe ‘Royal Bank Of Scotland’ bank plus others (approx 55 items)
A pair of late 19th century 18" terrestrial and celestial globes by C. Smith & Son, each set within a ring turned and block frame bearing presentation plaque inscribed "Presented by Bro. E. Sussmann, Worshipful Master, Feby, 12th 1916", both inscribed to the globe, overall height approx 102cm. CONDITION REPORT: The following condition report is designed to give an accurate representation of the lot, but if anything is slightly over-critical. Terrestrial globe: inscribed "Smith's Terrestrial Globe containing all the latest discoveries, London, C. Smith & Son Limited", there are areas of brown staining and scuffs throughout, there are small losses to the paper throughout, more noticeable damage is to Brazil where there has been a 2 x 1cm oval dent, also an area of brown to the Indian Ocean. The metal hooped bar at the top of the globe has been broken, but this is a clean break. A section of the horizontal frame has been broken and repaired, this is running through May-July, Gemini-Cancer. Also in the horizontal frame there are screws through the horizontal platform to the legs, running through September and January. The framework itself is slightly loose and there have been some screw repairs through the block sections. Overall slightly faded in colour. Celestial globe: inscribed "Smith's Celestial Globe, C. Smith & Son Ltd, London & Croydon", some light staining throughout and patches of brown, small scuffs and tears, the framework is slightly loose and there has been a dowelled repair to the horizontal frame through January and May. Overall slightly faded in colour.
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, British Historical Medals, Charles James Fox, Death 1806, Bronze Medal, by T Webb, draped bust right, rev Fame holds laurels standing on a globe, 54mm (BHM 605; Eimer -); another, in White Metal, by P Wyon, draped bust right, rev nine line legend, 53mm (BHM 608; Eimer -). Extremely fine and very fine. (2) Fox (1749-1806) was a radical Whig politician in favour of American independence, the French revolution and religious tolerance. He spent most of his political career in opposition.
WORLD COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Art Medals, Télégraphie sans Fil (telegraph without a wire), Wireless or Radio, Large Bronze Medal, 1927, by Paul Marcel Dammann (1885-1939), standing figure of Iris with winged ankles, partial Zodiac behind, rev globe encircled by an antenna emitting radio waves, TSF below, 100mm (CGMP p.116; Jones, Art of the Medal, 423). One of the classic Art Deco medallic images, extremely fine.
WORLD COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Art Medals, Italy, Francesco Redi (1626-1696), physician to the Grand Dukes, entomologist and poet, cast Bronze Portrait Medal, 1684, by Massimiliano Soldani-Benzi (1656-1740), draped bust right with long hair, wearing gown and open shirt, rev Eternity, seated with foot on a globe, welcomes Minerva into temple, Time lies between columns from which hangs a snake swallowing its own tail, ÆRE PEREMNIVS, 87.5mm (V&T 38; Johnson 140, fig.128; Clifford 299; Lankheit 121; M&E, Lankheit 712). Good very fine with dark patination.
WORLD COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Art Medals, United States of America and the Americas, USA, Naval Interest, The Great White Fleet, Circumnavigation of the World in 1907, Bronze Plaque, by William Barber, bust of Theodore Roosevelt left, rev a classical figure bids farewell to the fleet, 80mm x 60mm maximum. Extremely fine. In 1907 a US Navy Fleet embarked on a circumnavigation of the globe which was completed in 1909. The fleet comprised 16 battle ships, along with escorts, all of which had their hulls painted white, the US Navy’s peacetime colour. It was a display of goodwill which also served to prove the seaworthiness of the navy, enforce treaties and protect overseas holdings.
WORLD COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Art Medals, United States of America and the Americas, USA, The United States Antarctic Expedition, 1939-1941, Service Medal, an unnamed bronze specimen, the globe as seen from Antarctica, rev legend, 34mm, suspension ring and ribbon. Extremely fine, rare. This medal was awarded by Congress to those who participated in the third expedition led by Admiral Richard E Byrd (1888-1957). It was the first one on which he had the official backing of the US Government. The project included extensive studies of geology, biology, meteorology and exploration. However, in March 1940 Byrd was recalled to active duty in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. The expedition continued in Antarctica without him. 60 medals were awarded in gold, including one to Admiral Byrd, 50 in both silver and bronze, the bronze being for those who only made one summer trip. The medal was designed by John R Sinnock, Chief Engraver of the Philadelphia Mint.
WORLD COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Medals by Subject, Art, France, Télégraphie sans Fil (telegraph without a wire), Wireless or Radio, Large Bronze Medal, 1927, by Paul Marcel Dammann (1885-1939), standing figure of Iris with winged ankles, partial Zodiac behind, rev globe encircled by an antenna emitting radio waves, TSF below, 100mm (CGMP p.116; Jones, Art of the Medal, 423). One of the classic Art Deco medallic images, nearly extremely fine with dark patination, scarce.
WORLD COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Medals by Subject, Exploration, United Kingdom, Royal Geographical Society, Gilt-bronze Medal, for the East Africa Expedition, 1878-1880, Minerva stands by globe and sextant, rev legends and wreath, 39mm. Pierced, scuffed and bruised, fine and very rare. The medal was struck for presentation to the members of the expedition led by Alexander Keith Johnston (1844-1879), to Lakes Nyasa and Tanganyika. Johnston died from malaria and dysentry in Beho Beho, some 120 miles from Dar es Salaam. The expedition was completed under the leadership of Joseph Thompson (1858-1904), who was to receive the Society’s gold Founder’s Medal in 1885.
ANCIENT COINS, Roman, Hadrian (AD 117-138), Silver Denarius, struck AD 133, HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, laureate head facing right, rev PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providentia standing left, pointing towards a globe at her feet on left and holding a sceptre, 2.96g, 6h (RIC 261; BMC 694; C 1204; RCV 3531 var). Struck from fresh dies, light cabinet toning, good extremely fine.
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