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Auction 14 – 14 October 2023

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Axumite Coins featuring the Dr. S. Coffma...

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Claudius, 41-54. As (Copper, 29 mm, 10.50 g, 6 h), Rome, 41-42. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP Bare head of Claudius to left. Rev. S - C Minerva,...

Lot 201 A beautiful as of Claudius with a magnificent reddish patina Claudius, 41-54. As (Copper, 29 mm, 10.50 g, 6 h), Rome, 41-42. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP Bare head of Claudius to left. Rev. S - C Minerva,...

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5'000 CHF

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Lot 202 Civil Wars, 68-69. Forces of Galba in Spain. Anonymous, 3 April-2nd half of June 68. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.34 g, 5 h), uncertain mint in Spain. G...

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550 CHF

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Lot 203 Civil Wars, 68-69. Forces of Galba in Spain. Anonymous, 3 April-2nd half of June 68. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.39 g, 6 h), uncertain mint in Spain. G...

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600 CHF

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Civil Wars, 68-69. Forces of Vitellius in Gaul and in the Rhine Valley. Anonymous, 2 January-19 April 69. Denarius (Silver, 16 mm, 3.33 g, 7 h), Lugdu...

Lot 204 From the collections of Dipl.-Ing. Christian Gollnow and F. S. Knobloch Civil Wars, 68-69. Forces of Vitellius in Gaul and in the Rhine Valley. Anonymous, 2 January-19 April 69. Denarius (Silver, 16 mm, 3.33 g, 7 h), Lugdu...

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Lot 205 Galba, 68-69. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.56 g, 7 h), Rome, 8 June 68-15 January 69. IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG Laureate head of Galba to left. Rev. DIVA...

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950 CHF

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Lot 206 Vespasian, 69-79. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.34 g, 7 h), Rome, 77-78. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head of Vespasian to left. Rev. COS VIII Yok...

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950 CHF

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Titus, 79-81. Quadrans (?) (Bronze, 18 mm, 3.37 g, 6 h), uncertain eastern mint, possibly in Thrace, 80-81. IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG Laureate head o...

Lot 207 Very rare and struck on an exceptionally broad flan Titus, 79-81. Quadrans (?) (Bronze, 18 mm, 3.37 g, 6 h), uncertain eastern mint, possibly in Thrace, 80-81. IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG Laureate head o...

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850 CHF

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Lot 208 Trajan, 98-117. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 33 mm, 23.35 g, 6 h), Rome, circa 104/5-107. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Laureate h...

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1'300 CHF

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Lot 209 Matidia, Augusta, 112-119. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.51 g, 7 h), Rome, 112-117. MATIDIA AVG DIVAE MARCIANAE F Draped bust of Matidia to right, wearin...

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4'800 CHF

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Hadrian, 117-138. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 33 mm, 21.00 g, 6 h), Rome, 119-120. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG Laureate bust of Hadrian to right, wi...

Lot 210 A beautiful sestertius of Hadrian from the collection of C. S. Bement, Naville VIII, 25-28 June 1924, 904 Hadrian, 117-138. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 33 mm, 21.00 g, 6 h), Rome, 119-120. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG Laureate bust of Hadrian to right, wi...

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8'000 CHF

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Hadrian, with Sabina, 117-138. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.39 g, 6 h), uncertain mint in the East, circa 130-135. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS Laureate head of H...

Lot 211 The second known eastern mint denarius of Hadrian and Sabina Hadrian, with Sabina, 117-138. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.39 g, 6 h), uncertain mint in the East, circa 130-135. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS Laureate head of H...

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8'500 CHF

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Lot 212 Commodus, 177-192. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 29 mm, 21.55 g, 1 h), Rome, 183. [M] COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG PIVS Laureate head of Commodus to right. Rev. [...

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600 CHF

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Pertinax, 193. Aureus (Gold, 16 mm, 7.28 g, 6 h), Rome, 1 January-28 March 193. IMP CAES P HELV PERTIN•AVG Laureate head of Pertinax to right. Rev. LA...

Lot 213 A wonderful aureus of Pertinax from the collections of H. Krähenbühl and F. McClean, Sotheby, 1906, 76 Pertinax, 193. Aureus (Gold, 16 mm, 7.28 g, 6 h), Rome, 1 January-28 March 193. IMP CAES P HELV PERTIN•AVG Laureate head of Pertinax to right. Rev. LA...

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37'000 CHF

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Pescennius Niger, 193-194. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 2.26 g, 7 h), Caesarea in Cappadocia. IMP CAES C PESC NIGER IVST AV Laureate head of Pescennius Ni...

Lot 214 An exceptional denarius of Pescennius Niger Pescennius Niger, 193-194. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 2.26 g, 7 h), Caesarea in Cappadocia. IMP CAES C PESC NIGER IVST AV Laureate head of Pescennius Ni...

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4'800 CHF

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Septimius Severus, with Julia Domna, Caracalla, and Geta, 193-211. Aureus (Gold, 20 mm, 7.19 g, 6 h), Rome, 201. SEVERVS PIVS AVG P M TR P VIIII Laure...

Lot 215 A very rare dynastic aureus of the Severan family Septimius Severus, with Julia Domna, Caracalla, and Geta, 193-211. Aureus (Gold, 20 mm, 7.19 g, 6 h), Rome, 201. SEVERVS PIVS AVG P M TR P VIIII Laure...

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16'000 CHF

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Lot 216 Septimius Severus, 193-211. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.46 g, 12 h), Laodicea ad Mare, 202. L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX Laureate head of Septimius S...

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1'400 CHF

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Julia Domna, with Geta as Caesar, Augusta, 193-217. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.23 g, 12 h), Laodicea ad Mare, 201. IVLIA AVGVSTA Draped bust of Julia ...

Lot 217 An extremely rare dynastic denarius of Julia Domna and Geta Caesar Julia Domna, with Geta as Caesar, Augusta, 193-217. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.23 g, 12 h), Laodicea ad Mare, 201. IVLIA AVGVSTA Draped bust of Julia ...

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5'000 CHF

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Julia Domna, Augusta, 193-217. Aureus (Gold, 20 mm, 7.35 g, 12 h), Rome, 206. IVLIA AVGVSTA Draped bust of Julia Domna to right. Rev. IVNO Juno, veile...

Lot 218 From the collection of Leo Biaggi de Blasys (1906-1979) Julia Domna, Augusta, 193-217. Aureus (Gold, 20 mm, 7.35 g, 12 h), Rome, 206. IVLIA AVGVSTA Draped bust of Julia Domna to right. Rev. IVNO Juno, veile...

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12'000 CHF

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Lot 219 Caracalla, 198-217. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.74 g, 1 h), Rome, 215. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM Laureate head of Caracalla to right. Rev. P M TR P XVIII...

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480 CHF

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Lot 220 Elagabalus, 218-222. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.85 g, 6 h), Rome, 221-222. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right, wea...

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600 CHF

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Lot 221 Severus Alexander, 222-235. Aureus (Gold, 20 mm, 6.65 g, 12 h), Rome, 226. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander t...

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7'000 CHF

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Julia Mamaea, Augusta, 222-235. Medallion (Gilt Silver, 31 mm, 21.94 g, 1 h), Rome, 228. IVLIA MAMAEA•AVGVSTA Diademed and draped bust of Julia Mamaea...

Lot 222 An exceptionally impressive silver medallion of Julia Mamaea Julia Mamaea, Augusta, 222-235. Medallion (Gilt Silver, 31 mm, 21.94 g, 1 h), Rome, 228. IVLIA MAMAEA•AVGVSTA Diademed and draped bust of Julia Mamaea...

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28'000 CHF

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Lot 223 Maximinus I, 235-238. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 28 mm, 24.24 g, 1 h), Rome, 237-238. MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Maxi...

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1'600 CHF

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Diva Paulina, died before 235. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 30 mm, 18.66 g, 12 h), Rome, 236. DIVA PAVLINA Veiled and draped bust of Diva Paulina to right....

Lot 224 A splendid sestertius of Diva Paulina from the collection of Ing. G. Mazzini (1883-1961) Diva Paulina, died before 235. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 30 mm, 18.66 g, 12 h), Rome, 236. DIVA PAVLINA Veiled and draped bust of Diva Paulina to right....

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4'200 CHF

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Lot 225 Gordian I, 238. Denarius (Silver, 21 mm, 2.82 g, 1 h), Rome, March-April 238. IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordi...

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6'000 CHF

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Gordian II, 238. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 29 mm, 18.00 g, 12 h), Rome, March-April 238. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed...

Lot 226 From the collection of E. von Schulthess-Rechberg ('ESR'), Hess-Leu 17, 23 March 1961, 314 Gordian II, 238. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 29 mm, 18.00 g, 12 h), Rome, March-April 238. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed...

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6'000 CHF

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Balbinus, 238. Denarius (Silver, 21 mm, 2.73 g, 7 h), Rome, circa April-June 238. IMP C D CAEL BALBINVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Bal...

Lot 227 Struck on a very broad flan and with a particularly individual portrait Balbinus, 238. Denarius (Silver, 21 mm, 2.73 g, 7 h), Rome, circa April-June 238. IMP C D CAEL BALBINVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Bal...

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2'000 CHF

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Balbinus, 238. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 32 mm, 25.11 g, 12 h), Rome, circa April-June 238. IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed ...

Lot 228 An exceptional sestertius of Balbinus from the Leo Benz Collection Balbinus, 238. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 32 mm, 25.11 g, 12 h), Rome, circa April-June 238. IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed ...

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2'400 CHF

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Gordian III, as Caesar, 238. Denarius (Silver, 21 mm, 3.46 g, 6 h), Rome, circa April-June 238. M ANT GORDIANVS CAES Bare-headed and draped bust of Go...

Lot 229 A magnificent denarius of Gordian III as Caesar Gordian III, as Caesar, 238. Denarius (Silver, 21 mm, 3.46 g, 6 h), Rome, circa April-June 238. M ANT GORDIANVS CAES Bare-headed and draped bust of Go...

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4'800 CHF

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Gordian III, 238-244. Antoninianus (Silver, 22 mm, 4.49 g, 12 h), Antiochia, 239. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG Radiate and cuirassed bust of Gordian I...

Lot 230 Very rare and with an extremely unusual bust type Gordian III, 238-244. Antoninianus (Silver, 22 mm, 4.49 g, 12 h), Antiochia, 239. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG Radiate and cuirassed bust of Gordian I...

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2'800 CHF

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Lot 231 Gordian III, 238-244. Antoninianus (Silver, 21 mm, 4.31 g, 12 h), Antiochia, 239-240. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust ...

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1'100 CHF

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Gordian III, 238-244. Antoninianus (Silver, 22 mm, 5.23 g, 5 h), Antiochia, 239-240. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust o...

Lot 232 An apparently unpublished variety Gordian III, 238-244. Antoninianus (Silver, 22 mm, 5.23 g, 5 h), Antiochia, 239-240. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust o...

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2'000 CHF

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Lot 233 Gordian III, 238-244. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 30 mm, 19.29 g, 11 h), Rome, 241-243. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of ...

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600 CHF

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Lot 234 Gordian III, 238-244. Antoninianus (Silver, 22 mm, 4.14 g, 1 h), Antiochia, 243-244. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Radiate and cuirassed bust of Gordian ...

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1'400 CHF

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Lot 235 Philip II, 247-249. Antoninianus (Silver, 23 mm, 4.31 g, 6 h), Antiochia, 249. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip II...

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340 CHF

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Lot 236 Trebonianus Gallus, 251-253. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 28 mm, 18.24 g, 12 h), Rome, 252-253. IMP CAES C VIBIVS TREBONIANVS GALLVS AVG Laureate, draped a...

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950 CHF

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Lot 237 Volusian, 251-253. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 29 mm, 16.36 g, 12 h), Rome, 251-252. IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Vo...

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900 CHF

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Cornelia Supera, Augusta, 253. Antoninianus (Silver, 22 mm, 3.16 g, 6 h), Rome. C CORNEL SVPERA AVG Diademed and draped bust of Cornelia Supera set to...

Lot 238 An exceptional antoninianus of Cornelia Supera Cornelia Supera, Augusta, 253. Antoninianus (Silver, 22 mm, 3.16 g, 6 h), Rome. C CORNEL SVPERA AVG Diademed and draped bust of Cornelia Supera set to...

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11'000 CHF

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Valerian I, 253-260. Aureus (Gold, 21 mm, 3.57 g, 12 h), Samosata, 255-256. IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian...

Lot 239 A lustrous and sharply struck aureus of Valerian I Valerian I, 253-260. Aureus (Gold, 21 mm, 3.57 g, 12 h), Samosata, 255-256. IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian...

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14'000 CHF

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Gallienus, 253-268. Medallion (Billon, 30 mm, 17.39 g, 1 h), Rome, 254-256. IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG Laureate and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to ...

Lot 240 An extremely rare medallion of Gallienus Gallienus, 253-268. Medallion (Billon, 30 mm, 17.39 g, 1 h), Rome, 254-256. IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG Laureate and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to ...

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7'500 CHF

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Gallienus, 253-268. 'Denarius' (Bronze, 19 mm, 2.44 g, 11 h), an 'offstrike' from aureus dies, Rome (?), circa 264-265. GALLIENVS P F AVG Cuirassed bu...

Lot 241 An unpublished offstrike of Gallienus of great historical interest Gallienus, 253-268. 'Denarius' (Bronze, 19 mm, 2.44 g, 11 h), an 'offstrike' from aureus dies, Rome (?), circa 264-265. GALLIENVS P F AVG Cuirassed bu...

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6'500 CHF

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Lot 242 Marius, Romano-Gallic usurper, 269. Antoninianus (Silvered bronze, 20 mm, 3.23 g, 12 h), Cologne, spring 269. IMP C M AVR MARIVS AVG Radiate and cuira...

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1'300 CHF

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Carinus, as Caesar, 282-283. Aureus (Gold, 19 mm, 4.58 g, 6 h), Siscia, 282. M AVR CARINVS NOB CAES Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Carinus to ...

Lot 243 A splendid victory aureus of Carinus Carinus, as Caesar, 282-283. Aureus (Gold, 19 mm, 4.58 g, 6 h), Siscia, 282. M AVR CARINVS NOB CAES Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Carinus to ...

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11'000 CHF

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Lot 244 Maximianus, first reign, 286-305. Argenteus (Silver, 18 mm, 3.39 g, 1 h), Siscia, autumn 294-295. MAXIMIA-NVS AVG Laureate head of Maximianus to right...

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850 CHF

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Maximinus II, as Caesar, 305-309. Aureus (Gold, 21 mm, 5.29 g, 7 h), Ticinum, 305-306. MAXMINV-S NOB CAES Laureate head of Maximinus II to right. Rev....

Lot 245 Extremely rare, apparently the second known example Maximinus II, as Caesar, 305-309. Aureus (Gold, 21 mm, 5.29 g, 7 h), Ticinum, 305-306. MAXMINV-S NOB CAES Laureate head of Maximinus II to right. Rev....

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14'000 CHF

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Alexander of Carthage, usurper, 308-310. Follis (Bronze, 20 mm, 4.55 g, 12 h), Carthage, spring-summer 310. IMP ALEXANDER P F AVG Laureate head of Ale...

Lot 246 Among the finest known folles of Alexander of Carthage Alexander of Carthage, usurper, 308-310. Follis (Bronze, 20 mm, 4.55 g, 12 h), Carthage, spring-summer 310. IMP ALEXANDER P F AVG Laureate head of Ale...

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16'000 CHF

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Constantine I, 307/310-337. Solidus (Gold, 19 mm, 4.62 g, 5 h), Thessalonica, 324. CONSTANT-INVS P F AVG Laureate head of Constantine I to right. Rev....

Lot 247 An extremely rare solidus of Constantine I from the collections of Leo Biaggi de Blasys and R. Jameson Constantine I, 307/310-337. Solidus (Gold, 19 mm, 4.62 g, 5 h), Thessalonica, 324. CONSTANT-INVS P F AVG Laureate head of Constantine I to right. Rev....

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18'000 CHF

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Constantine II, as Caesar, 316-337. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.42 g, 6 h), Treveri, 335-336. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust o...

Lot 248 Ex Leu 91, 10 May 2004, 697 and from the collection of Nelson Bunker Hunt Constantine II, as Caesar, 316-337. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.42 g, 6 h), Treveri, 335-336. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust o...

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5'500 CHF

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Lot 249 Constantius II, 337-361. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.48 g, 6 h), Antiochia, 347-355. FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bus...

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3'000 CHF

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Constantius II, 337-361. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.47 g, 6 h), Nicomedia, 351-355. FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed b...

Lot 250 Lustrous and with an attractive portrait Constantius II, 337-361. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.47 g, 6 h), Nicomedia, 351-355. FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed b...

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4'200 CHF

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Valens, 364-378. Light Miliarense (Silver, 23 mm, 4.40 g, 12 h), Treveri, 367-375. D N VALEN-S P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Va...

Lot 251 A beautifully toned miliarense of Valens Valens, 364-378. Light Miliarense (Silver, 23 mm, 4.40 g, 12 h), Treveri, 367-375. D N VALEN-S P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Va...

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2'400 CHF

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Lot 252 Gratian, 367-383. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.45 g, 6 h), Antiochia, 372. D N GRATI-ANVS AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Gratian to right...

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3'600 CHF

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Valentinian II, 375-392. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.46 g, 12 h), Aquileia, 381. D N VALENTINIANVS IVN P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust o...

Lot 253 Very rare and virtually as struck Valentinian II, 375-392. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.46 g, 12 h), Aquileia, 381. D N VALENTINIANVS IVN P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust o...

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3'200 CHF

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Lot 254 Anastasius I, 491-518. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.48 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, circa 507-518. D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuiras...

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1'600 CHF

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Justinian I, 527-565. Follis (Bronze, 26 mm, 10.65 g, 6 h), Rome, 537. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Justinian I to ...

Lot 255 An exceptional follis of Justinian I from Rome Justinian I, 527-565. Follis (Bronze, 26 mm, 10.65 g, 6 h), Rome, 537. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Justinian I to ...

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2'200 CHF

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Lot 256 Justinian I, 527-565. Follis (Bronze, 39 mm, 23.25 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis, RY 15 = 541/2. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVI Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed ...

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1'100 CHF

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Lot 257 Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine, 610-641. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.45 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, circa 625-629. dd NN hERACLIЧS ET hERA CONST P P...

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2'400 CHF

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Lot 258 Constantine IV Pogonatus, 668-685. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.44 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, circa 674-681. δ N CONTNЧS P Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed...

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1'600 CHF

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Anastasius II Artemius, 713-715. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.35 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. D N APTЄMIЧS ANASTASIЧS MЧL Crowned and diademed bust of Anasta...

Lot 259 Among the finest known solidi of Anastasius II Artemius Anastasius II Artemius, 713-715. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.35 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. D N APTЄMIЧS ANASTASIЧS MЧL Crowned and diademed bust of Anasta...

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5'000 CHF

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Lot 260 Theophilus, 829-842. Semissis (Gold, 12 mm, 1.79 g, 11 h), Syracuse, 830-831. ΘЄOFILOS Facing bust of Theophilus, wearing crown surmounted by cross an...

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850 CHF

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Basil I the Macedonian, with Constantine, 867-886. Solidus (Gold, 19 mm, 4.46 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. +IhS XPS RЄX RЄςNANTIЧM✱ Christ, nimbate, sea...

Lot 261 Virtually as struck Basil I the Macedonian, with Constantine, 867-886. Solidus (Gold, 19 mm, 4.46 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. +IhS XPS RЄX RЄςNANTIЧM✱ Christ, nimbate, sea...

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2'000 CHF

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Lot 262 Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus, with Romanus II, 913-959. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.36 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, circa 950-955. +IҺS XPS RЄX RЄGNANTIЧ...

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1'600 CHF

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Constantine IX Monomachus, 1042-1055. Histamenon (Gold, 26 mm, 4.56 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. +IhS XIS RЄX RЄςNANTIҺm Nimbate bust of Christ facing, ...

Lot 263 Constantine IX Monomachus, 1042-1055. Histamenon (Gold, 26 mm, 4.56 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. +IhS XIS RЄX RЄςNANTIҺm Nimbate bust of Christ facing, ...

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850 CHF

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Lot 264 Constantine X Ducas, 1059-1067. Histamenon (Gold, 26 mm, 4.46 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. +IҺS IXS RЄX RЄςNANTIҺm Christ, nimbate, seated facing on lyr...

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1'900 CHF

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Theodore Comnenus-Ducas, as emperor of Thessalonica, 1225/7-1230. Trachy (Electrum, 32 mm, 3.39 g, 6 h), Thessalonica, circa 1224-1225. Christ, nimbat...

Lot 265 An extremely rare trachy of Theodore Comnenus-Ducas Theodore Comnenus-Ducas, as emperor of Thessalonica, 1225/7-1230. Trachy (Electrum, 32 mm, 3.39 g, 6 h), Thessalonica, circa 1224-1225. Christ, nimbat...

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3'000 CHF

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Endybis, circa 300-310. Chrysos (Gold, 16 mm, 2.68 g, 12 h). ENΔΥBIC - ΒΑCIΛEYC Draped bust of Endybis to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and ...

Lot 266 A beautiful example of Axum's first gold coinage Endybis, circa 300-310. Chrysos (Gold, 16 mm, 2.68 g, 12 h). ENΔΥBIC - ΒΑCIΛEYC Draped bust of Endybis to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and ...

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4'200 CHF

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Lot 267 Endybis, circa 300-310. Chrysos (Gold, 15 mm, 2.65 g, 12 h). ENΔΥBIC - ΒΑCIΛEYC Draped bust of Endybis to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and ...

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3'150 CHF

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Lot 268 Endybis, circa 300-310. Chrysos (Gold, 16 mm, 2.82 g, 12 h). ENΔΥBIC - ΒΑCIΛEYC Draped bust of Endybis to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and ...

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1'900 CHF

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Endybis, circa 300-310. Argyros (Silver, 15 mm, 2.28 g, 12 h). ENΔΥBIC - ΒΑCIΛEYC Draped bust of Endybis to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth an...

Lot 269 An unusually sharp and attractive argyros of Endybis Endybis, circa 300-310. Argyros (Silver, 15 mm, 2.28 g, 12 h). ENΔΥBIC - ΒΑCIΛEYC Draped bust of Endybis to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth an...

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1'900 CHF

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Lot 270 Endybis, circa 300-310. Cast unit (Bronze, 14 mm, 1.95 g, 12 h). ENΔΥBIC - ΒΑCIΛEYC Draped bust of Endybis to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth ...

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850 CHF

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Aphilas, circa 310-325. Chrysos (Gold, 18 mm, 2.81 g, 12 h). ΑΦΙΛΑC - ΒΑCΙΛЄΥC Draped bust of Aphilas to right, wearing tiara and circular earring, ho...

Lot 271 An exceptionally rare chrysos of Aphilas from the collections of Francesco Vaccaro and F. Cinnirella Aphilas, circa 310-325. Chrysos (Gold, 18 mm, 2.81 g, 12 h). ΑΦΙΛΑC - ΒΑCΙΛЄΥC Draped bust of Aphilas to right, wearing tiara and circular earring, ho...

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10'000 CHF

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Lot 272 Aphilas, circa 310-325. 1/4 Chrysos (Gold, 10 mm, 0.70 g, 12 h). ΑΦΙΛ-ΑC Β Draped half-length bust of Aphilas to right, wearing tight-fitting head clo...

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3'400 CHF

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Lot 273 Aphilas, circa 310-325. 1/8 Chrysos (Gold, 7 mm, 0.33 g, 12 h). Draped bust of Aphilas to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring...

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700 CHF

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Lot 274 Aphilas, circa 310-325. 1/8 Chrysos (Gold, 8 mm, 0.32 g, 12 h). Draped bust of Aphilas to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular earring...

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600 CHF

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Aphilas, circa 310-325. Argyros (Silver, 17 mm, 2.37 g, 12 h). ΑΦΙΛΑC - ΒΑCΙΛЄ-ΥC Draped bust of Aphilas to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth an...

Lot 275 Among the finest known Axumite silver coins Aphilas, circa 310-325. Argyros (Silver, 17 mm, 2.37 g, 12 h). ΑΦΙΛΑC - ΒΑCΙΛЄ-ΥC Draped bust of Aphilas to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth an...

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4'000 CHF

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Lot 276 Aphilas, circa 310-325. Argyros (Silver, 17 mm, 2.44 g, 12 h). ΑΦΙΛΑC - ΒΑCΙΛЄΥ-C Draped bust of Aphilas to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth an...

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1'400 CHF

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Aphilas, circa 310-325. Chrysargyros (Gilt Silver, 13 mm, 0.65 g, 12 h). ΑΦΙΛΛ - ΒΑCIΛI Draped bust of Aphilas to right, wearing tight-fitting head cl...

Lot 277 Rare and with an exceptionally sharp and attractive reverse with near full gilding Aphilas, circa 310-325. Chrysargyros (Gilt Silver, 13 mm, 0.65 g, 12 h). ΑΦΙΛΛ - ΒΑCIΛI Draped bust of Aphilas to right, wearing tight-fitting head cl...

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3'000 CHF

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Aphilas, circa 310-325. Lepton (Bronze, 13 mm, 1.25 g, 1 h). ΛΦΙΛΛC - BΛCIΛЄΥ-C Draped bust of Aphilas facing, wearing tight-fitting head cloth; above...

Lot 278 Aphilas' extremely rare facing portrait issue Aphilas, circa 310-325. Lepton (Bronze, 13 mm, 1.25 g, 1 h). ΛΦΙΛΛC - BΛCIΛЄΥ-C Draped bust of Aphilas facing, wearing tight-fitting head cloth; above...

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1'900 CHF

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Ousanas I, circa 325-345. Chrysos (Gold, 17 mm, 2.27 g, 12 h). ΟΥCΑΝAC Β-ACIΛЄ-ΥC Draped half-length bust of Ousanas I to right, wearing long garment,...

Lot 279 Among the finest known Axumite gold coins in existence Ousanas I, circa 325-345. Chrysos (Gold, 17 mm, 2.27 g, 12 h). ΟΥCΑΝAC Β-ACIΛЄ-ΥC Draped half-length bust of Ousanas I to right, wearing long garment,...

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8'000 CHF

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Ousanas I, circa 325-345. Chrysos (Gold, 18 mm, 2.20 g, 12 h). ΟΥCΑΝAC Β•-ACIΛЄ-ΥC Draped half-length bust of Ousanas I to right, wearing long garment...

Lot 280 An extremely rare star chrysos of Ousanas I Ousanas I, circa 325-345. Chrysos (Gold, 18 mm, 2.20 g, 12 h). ΟΥCΑΝAC Β•-ACIΛЄ-ΥC Draped half-length bust of Ousanas I to right, wearing long garment...

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8'500 CHF

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Lot 281 Ousanas I, circa 325-345. 3 Argyroi (Silver, 14 mm, 1.37 g, 12 h). O⅄C-ΑΝΑ Draped bust of Ousanas I to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and cir...

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1'000 CHF

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Lot 282 Ousanas I, circa 325-345. 3 Argyroi (Silver, 15 mm, 1.44 g, 12 h). OYC-ΑΝΑ Draped bust of Ousanas I to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and cir...

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650 CHF

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Ousanas I, circa 325-345. 3 Argyroi (Silver, 14 mm, 1.50 g, 12 h). OYC-ΑΝΑC Draped bust of Ousanas I to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and ci...

Lot 283 Very rare with this obverse legend Ousanas I, circa 325-345. 3 Argyroi (Silver, 14 mm, 1.50 g, 12 h). OYC-ΑΝΑC Draped bust of Ousanas I to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and ci...

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320 CHF

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Ousanas I, circa 325-345. Argyros (Silver, 15 mm, 1.64 g, 12 h). ΟΥCΑΝAC - BACIΛЄΥC Draped bust of Ousanas I to right, wearing tight-fitting head clot...

Lot 284 Extremely rare, just six examples recorded by Hahn & Keck Ousanas I, circa 325-345. Argyros (Silver, 15 mm, 1.64 g, 12 h). ΟΥCΑΝAC - BACIΛЄΥC Draped bust of Ousanas I to right, wearing tight-fitting head clot...

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1'900 CHF

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Lot 285 Ousanas I, circa 325-345. Argyros (Silver, 16 mm, 1.54 g, 12 h). ΟΥCΑΝAC - BACIΛЄΥC Draped bust of Ousanas I to right, wearing tight-fitting head clot...

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800 CHF

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Lot 286 Ousanas I, circa 325-345. Argyros (Silver, 12 mm, 0.68 g, 12 h). ΑξⲰΜ-ΙΤⲰN Draped bust of Ousanas I to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and cir...

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460 CHF

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Lot 287 Ousanas I, circa 325-345. Argyros (Silver, 12 mm, 1.09 g, 12 h). ΑξⲰΜ-ΙΤⲰነ Draped bust of Ousanas I to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and cir...

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340 CHF

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Lot 288 Ousanas I, circa 325-345. Chrysargyros (Gilt Silver, 12 mm, 0.76 g, 1 h). ΑξⲰΜ-ΙΤⲰN Draped bust of Ousanas I to right, wearing tight-fitting head clot...

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3'800 CHF

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Wazeba, circa 340. Chrysos (Gold, 19 mm, 2.14 g, 12 h). ወዘበነገሠአከሰመ-በአሰየዘ-ገለየ ('wzbngsʼksmb'syzgly' = 'Wazeba, king of Axum, man of Zgly' in Ge'ez) Dra...

Lot 289 The finest of just four known examples of the usurper Wazeba Wazeba, circa 340. Chrysos (Gold, 19 mm, 2.14 g, 12 h). ወዘበነገሠአከሰመ-በአሰየዘ-ገለየ ('wzbngsʼksmb'syzgly' = 'Wazeba, king of Axum, man of Zgly' in Ge'ez) Dra...

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13'000 CHF

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Wazeba, circa 340. 3 Argyroi (?) (Silver, 14 mm, 0.78 g, 1 h). Draped bust of Wazeba to right, wearing long garment, tiara and circular earring, holdi...

Lot 290 An exceptionally rare and highly unusual 3 argyroi of Wazeba Wazeba, circa 340. 3 Argyroi (?) (Silver, 14 mm, 0.78 g, 1 h). Draped bust of Wazeba to right, wearing long garment, tiara and circular earring, holdi...

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2'000 CHF

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Lot 291 Wazeba, circa 340. Argyros (Silver, 12 mm, 0.58 g, 12 h). ወዘበ-ነገሠ ('wzbngs' = 'Wazeba, king' in Ge'ez) Draped bust of Wazeba to right, wearing tight-f...

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525 CHF

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Ezanas, circa 345-380. Chrysos (Gold, 15 mm, 1.71 g, 12 h), pagan types, circa 345-360. ΗΖΑΝΑC B-ΑCIAЄ-YC (sic!) Draped half-length bust of Ezanas to ...

Lot 292 A very rare pagan chrysos of Ezanas, the first Christian King of Axum Ezanas, circa 345-380. Chrysos (Gold, 15 mm, 1.71 g, 12 h), pagan types, circa 345-360. ΗΖΑΝΑC B-ΑCIAЄ-YC (sic!) Draped half-length bust of Ezanas to ...

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4'600 CHF

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Lot 293 Ezanas, circa 345-380. 3 Argyroi (Silver, 14 mm, 1.09 g, 12 h), pagan types, circa 345-360. ΗZA-NAC Draped bust of Ezanas to right, wearing tight-fitt...

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1'200 CHF

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Lot 294 Ezanas, circa 345-380. Argyros (Silver, 12 mm, 0.63 g, 12 h), pagan types, circa 345-360. HZA-NAC Draped bust of Ezanas to right, wearing tight-fittin...

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550 CHF

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Lot 295 Ezanas, circa 345-380. Lepton (Bronze, 12 mm, 1.03 g, 10 h), pagan types, circa 345-360. ΒΑCIΛЄΥC Draped bust of Ezanas to right, wearing tight-fittin...

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1'100 CHF

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Ezanas, circa 345-380. Chrysos (Gold, 17 mm, 1.57 g, 12 h), Christian types, posthumous issue, circa 380-after 400 (?). ✠NZΛ✠HΛB✠ACI✠ACY Draped half-l...

Lot 296 A very rare posthumous Christian chrysos of Ezanas Ezanas, circa 345-380. Chrysos (Gold, 17 mm, 1.57 g, 12 h), Christian types, posthumous issue, circa 380-after 400 (?). ✠NZΛ✠HΛB✠ACI✠ACY Draped half-l...

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3'400 CHF

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Ezanas, circa 345-380. 3 Argyroi (Gilt Silver, 13 mm, 1.12 g, 12 h), Christian types, circa 359/60-380. HZA-ϞAC Draped bust of Ezanas to right, wearin...

Lot 297 Very rare and with interesting early Christian iconography Ezanas, circa 345-380. 3 Argyroi (Gilt Silver, 13 mm, 1.12 g, 12 h), Christian types, circa 359/60-380. HZA-ϞAC Draped bust of Ezanas to right, wearin...

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3'000 CHF

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Lot 298 Anonymous, circa 359/60-450. Lepton (Bronze, 14 mm, 1.17 g, 12 h). BACI-ΛЄYC Draped male bust to right, wearing tight-fitting head cloth and circular ...

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650 CHF

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Ouzebas, late 4th-early 5th century. Multiple Lepton (Gilt Bronze, 18 mm, 1.85 g, 12 h). ✠OYAZHAC CΛCIΛЄΥXC Draped bust of Ouzebas to right, wearing t...

Lot 299 The first gilded Axumite bronze coin Ouzebas, late 4th-early 5th century. Multiple Lepton (Gilt Bronze, 18 mm, 1.85 g, 12 h). ✠OYAZHAC CΛCIΛЄΥXC Draped bust of Ouzebas to right, wearing t...

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2'800 CHF

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Noe, 5th century. Chrysos (Gold, 17 mm, 1.55 g, 12 h). ✠ACX✠ACA✠CAC✠CIነ Draped half-length bust of Noe to right, wearing tiara and circular earring, h...

Lot 300 The first Axumite king to employ a biblical name (Noah) on his coinage Noe, 5th century. Chrysos (Gold, 17 mm, 1.55 g, 12 h). ✠ACX✠ACA✠CAC✠CIነ Draped half-length bust of Noe to right, wearing tiara and circular earring, h...

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4'200 CHF

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Auction 14 – 14 October 2023

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Axumite Coins featuring the Dr. S. Coffma...

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