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41-54 AD bronze as of Claudius Obv: his bare 106 AD brass sestertius of the Roman emperor headed bust in superb first century Roman style Trajan, whose forum and column still stand in 100% Rev: Libertas standing. Nice gently smoothed Rome today. Obv: his laureate bust Rev: Victory 100% 14-37 AD silver denarius of Tiberius, 3rd of the patina, VF+/VF.............................................. $677 standing with foot on helmet, inscribing VIC(tory 356-336 BC gold stater of Philip II of Macedon Obv: Twelve Caesars, this coin is also famous as the over the) DAC(ians) onto a shield fixed to the top of a palm stump. Trajan’s victories gave the Roman Apollo Rev: Philip winning the chariot race at the “Tribute Penny” of the Bible Obv: laureate bust of empire its greatest geographical size, from south 346 BC Olympics. NGC AU fine style......... $2977 Tiberius Rev: his mother, Livia enthroned NGC Ch Egypt to Scotland, and Spain to Mesopotamia. AU................................................................. $1977 Ex: Jonathan K Kern collection, EF, surfaces gently smoothed, superb eye appeal..................... $2977 100%
51 AD silver denarius of Claudius, 5th of the Twelve Caesars Lugundum (Gaul) mint Obv: his laureate bust Rev: bust of his niece and empress, 100% Agrippina Junior, draped and diademed NGC Another Tiberius, raw Abt Unc, superior style. $1977 AU, hard silver, flashy surfaces, sharp detail, some light old collection toning. This is the only 90% Claudius silver I have seen with real mint luster. 121-96 BC Silver tetradrachm of Antiochus 8th Ex: JKKern.................................................... $12,700 King of Greek Syria. Obv: diademed bust of Antiochus 8th as an adult Rev: Zeus Uranius 90% standing, half robed, holding star and long scepter. 126 AD brass sestertius of Hadrian, adopted son Akko-Ptolemais mint, huge planchet NGC Ch AU*, of Trajan. Obv: his laureate bust Rev: goddess ex: JK Kern................................................... $2177 Aequitas standing, holding balance scales and long scepter VF, dark patina, some slightly rough patches......................................................... $677 100% 44-45 AD silver shekel of Tyre “Jerusalem” mint Obv: Melquarth in fine style Rev: Eagle on prow of galley KP to right, club of Hercules to left, out of the maybe 10,000 “Thirty Pieces of Silver” which I 75% have bought and sold, this is the best. NGC Ch MS 54-68 AD brass sestertius of Nero Obv: his laureate even old toning ex: JKKern......................... $9700 bust in fine style , globe at point of bust indicating Lugdunum (Lyons, France mint) Rev: goddesses 90% Annona (deity in charge of the annual grain supply 121-113 BC silver tetradrachm of Antiochus 8th, to Rome) and Ceres (goddess of agriculture and nicknamed Grypos, or “Hook nosed” Antioch mint growing grain) basket of grain on table, prow of Obv: his diademed bust Rev: Zeus Uranius NGC 90% galley in background. The distribution of grain to AU* ex: JKKern............................................ $977 the rowdy citizens of Rome was like food stamps 137 AD brass sestertius of Hadrian emperor during today, and Nero used a big coin like this to tell the the ill fated Bar Kochba revolt in Judaea Obv: populace that he was their benefactor. NGC Ch XF his laureate and draped bust in fine style Rev: ex: JKKern.................................................... $3677 Fortuna-Concordia standing, holding patera and 75% cornucopiae Superb eye appeal VF+, “Tiber Patina” 41-42 AD brass sestertius issued by Claudius to which is smooth unoxidized surfaces of brass honor his deceased father, Nero Claudius found in Tiber River mud NGC VF fine style. $1477 Drusus, the younger brother of Tiberius, who married Antonia, daughter of Mark Anthony. An able general, he sadly died at age 29 while on campaign in Germany. Claudius inherited his intelligence 100% 100% 109-96 BC silver tetradrachm of Antiochus 8th and capability, though no one could see past his 54-68 AD silver denarius of the infamous Nero Obv: Greek king of Syria and the Holy Land, his grotesque physical appearance & awkward manner. his laureate bust Rev: Salus enthroned, holding third reign Obv: his diademed bust Rev: Zeus Obv: bust of Nero Claudius Drusus Rev: Claudius patera NGC VF............................................. $677 100% enthroned, holding Nike NGC Ch XF old collection seated amidst pile of arms and armour, holding olive 202 AD silver denarius of the ill fated Plautilla, from toning............................................................ $597 branch. VF bust, legends uneven, net F++.. $775 an arranged marriage to Caracalla, and her final death at his orders in 211 AD. Obv: her robed bust Rev: PROPAGO IMPERI Caracalla and Plautilla shaking hands (Roman marriage event, legend hoping for royal offspring) NGC MS............ $297 100% 79-81 AD silver denarius of Titus, 11th of the Twelve Caesars Obv: his laureate bust in fine style Rev: column decorated with anchors and prows of galleys, surmounted by standing statue of radiate 100% figure, possibly Augustus, or Sol. NGC XF deep 90% toning ex: JKKern........................................ $797 41-42 AD silver 3 denarii, or cistophorus of Claudius, 114-95 BC silver tetradrachm of Antiochus 9th, half-brother of Antiochus 8th, and civil war from the Asia Minor city of Ephesus, mentioned in 100% instigator, capturing Antioch in 113 BC. Obv: his the New Testament for its fine silver products. Obv: 218-225 AD silver denarius of Julia Maesa, diademed and short bearded bust Rev: Athena bust of Claudius in high relief and fine style Rev: matriarch of the Severan dynasty after her sister standing, holding Nike, shield and spear. NGC Abt statue of the many breasted goddess Diana of Julia Domna passed. Maesa was the grandmother Unc............................................................... $775 Ephesus, in a 4 column temple. EF, some ancient of both Elagabalus and Severus Alexander Obv: deposits on reverse & rim. Can be removed without her stern draped bust Rev: goddess Felicitas causing pitting, but I like the originality....... $3977 sacrificing NGC Gem MS............................ $497 75% 85%
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175-164 BC huge bronze of the Seleucid king 70% Antiochus IV, infamous in history for despoiling 42 AD brass sestertius of Claudius Obv: his laureate the temple in Jerusalem, and attempting to bust Rev: goddess Spes holding flower F++ Hellenize the Jews. Obv: laureate bust of Zeus details, some oxidation and irregular surfaces. Rev: Eagle on thunderbolt, patinated VF.... $677 Near VF portrait............................................ $777
97 AD Jan-Sept brass sestertius of Nerva, first of the Adoptive emperors. After the assassination of Domitian this elderly but capable ex-Consul was appointed to the emperorship by the Senate. He 25% started the so called “Adoptive Emperors” or “Five Good Emperors” by adopting Trajan, a popular 218-225 AD silver denarius of Julia Maesa in very general as his heir. Obv: his laureate bust Rev: fancy holder Obv: her stern bust Rev: goddess goddess Libertas holding pileus (Liberty cap) and Pudicitas enthroned EF+ clashed rev die... $177 long scepter VF obv, VG rev due to irregular pitting, continued on next page and some light marks.................................. $477
2 5 t h ,
2 0 1 5
History Within Reach 90%
75%
41-54 AD bronze as of Claudius Obv: his bare 106 AD brass sestertius of the Roman emperor headed bust in superb first century Roman style Trajan, whose forum and column still stand in 100% Rev: Libertas standing. Nice gently smoothed Rome today. Obv: his laureate bust Rev: Victory 100% 14-37 AD silver denarius of Tiberius, 3rd of the patina, VF+/VF.............................................. $677 standing with foot on helmet, inscribing VIC(tory 356-336 BC gold stater of Philip II of Macedon Obv: Twelve Caesars, this coin is also famous as the over the) DAC(ians) onto a shield fixed to the top of a palm stump. Trajan’s victories gave the Roman Apollo Rev: Philip winning the chariot race at the “Tribute Penny” of the Bible Obv: laureate bust of empire its greatest geographical size, from south 346 BC Olympics. NGC AU fine style......... $2977 Tiberius Rev: his mother, Livia enthroned NGC Ch Egypt to Scotland, and Spain to Mesopotamia. AU................................................................. $1977 Ex: Jonathan K Kern collection, EF, surfaces gently smoothed, superb eye appeal..................... $2977 100%
51 AD silver denarius of Claudius, 5th of the Twelve Caesars Lugundum (Gaul) mint Obv: his laureate bust Rev: bust of his niece and empress, 100% Agrippina Junior, draped and diademed NGC Another Tiberius, raw Abt Unc, superior style. $1977 AU, hard silver, flashy surfaces, sharp detail, some light old collection toning. This is the only 90% Claudius silver I have seen with real mint luster. 121-96 BC Silver tetradrachm of Antiochus 8th Ex: JKKern.................................................... $12,700 King of Greek Syria. Obv: diademed bust of Antiochus 8th as an adult Rev: Zeus Uranius 90% standing, half robed, holding star and long scepter. 126 AD brass sestertius of Hadrian, adopted son Akko-Ptolemais mint, huge planchet NGC Ch AU*, of Trajan. Obv: his laureate bust Rev: goddess ex: JK Kern................................................... $2177 Aequitas standing, holding balance scales and long scepter VF, dark patina, some slightly rough patches......................................................... $677 100% 44-45 AD silver shekel of Tyre “Jerusalem” mint Obv: Melquarth in fine style Rev: Eagle on prow of galley KP to right, club of Hercules to left, out of the maybe 10,000 “Thirty Pieces of Silver” which I 75% have bought and sold, this is the best. NGC Ch MS 54-68 AD brass sestertius of Nero Obv: his laureate even old toning ex: JKKern......................... $9700 bust in fine style , globe at point of bust indicating Lugdunum (Lyons, France mint) Rev: goddesses 90% Annona (deity in charge of the annual grain supply 121-113 BC silver tetradrachm of Antiochus 8th, to Rome) and Ceres (goddess of agriculture and nicknamed Grypos, or “Hook nosed” Antioch mint growing grain) basket of grain on table, prow of Obv: his diademed bust Rev: Zeus Uranius NGC 90% galley in background. The distribution of grain to AU* ex: JKKern............................................ $977 the rowdy citizens of Rome was like food stamps 137 AD brass sestertius of Hadrian emperor during today, and Nero used a big coin like this to tell the the ill fated Bar Kochba revolt in Judaea Obv: populace that he was their benefactor. NGC Ch XF his laureate and draped bust in fine style Rev: ex: JKKern.................................................... $3677 Fortuna-Concordia standing, holding patera and 75% cornucopiae Superb eye appeal VF+, “Tiber Patina” 41-42 AD brass sestertius issued by Claudius to which is smooth unoxidized surfaces of brass honor his deceased father, Nero Claudius found in Tiber River mud NGC VF fine style. $1477 Drusus, the younger brother of Tiberius, who married Antonia, daughter of Mark Anthony. An able general, he sadly died at age 29 while on campaign in Germany. Claudius inherited his intelligence 100% 100% 109-96 BC silver tetradrachm of Antiochus 8th and capability, though no one could see past his 54-68 AD silver denarius of the infamous Nero Obv: Greek king of Syria and the Holy Land, his grotesque physical appearance & awkward manner. his laureate bust Rev: Salus enthroned, holding third reign Obv: his diademed bust Rev: Zeus Obv: bust of Nero Claudius Drusus Rev: Claudius patera NGC VF............................................. $677 100% enthroned, holding Nike NGC Ch XF old collection seated amidst pile of arms and armour, holding olive 202 AD silver denarius of the ill fated Plautilla, from toning............................................................ $597 branch. VF bust, legends uneven, net F++.. $775 an arranged marriage to Caracalla, and her final death at his orders in 211 AD. Obv: her robed bust Rev: PROPAGO IMPERI Caracalla and Plautilla shaking hands (Roman marriage event, legend hoping for royal offspring) NGC MS............ $297 100% 79-81 AD silver denarius of Titus, 11th of the Twelve Caesars Obv: his laureate bust in fine style Rev: column decorated with anchors and prows of galleys, surmounted by standing statue of radiate 100% figure, possibly Augustus, or Sol. NGC XF deep 90% toning ex: JKKern........................................ $797 41-42 AD silver 3 denarii, or cistophorus of Claudius, 114-95 BC silver tetradrachm of Antiochus 9th, half-brother of Antiochus 8th, and civil war from the Asia Minor city of Ephesus, mentioned in 100% instigator, capturing Antioch in 113 BC. Obv: his the New Testament for its fine silver products. Obv: 218-225 AD silver denarius of Julia Maesa, diademed and short bearded bust Rev: Athena bust of Claudius in high relief and fine style Rev: matriarch of the Severan dynasty after her sister standing, holding Nike, shield and spear. NGC Abt statue of the many breasted goddess Diana of Julia Domna passed. Maesa was the grandmother Unc............................................................... $775 Ephesus, in a 4 column temple. EF, some ancient of both Elagabalus and Severus Alexander Obv: deposits on reverse & rim. Can be removed without her stern draped bust Rev: goddess Felicitas causing pitting, but I like the originality....... $3977 sacrificing NGC Gem MS............................ $497 75% 85%
85%
175-164 BC huge bronze of the Seleucid king 70% Antiochus IV, infamous in history for despoiling 42 AD brass sestertius of Claudius Obv: his laureate the temple in Jerusalem, and attempting to bust Rev: goddess Spes holding flower F++ Hellenize the Jews. Obv: laureate bust of Zeus details, some oxidation and irregular surfaces. Rev: Eagle on thunderbolt, patinated VF.... $677 Near VF portrait............................................ $777
97 AD Jan-Sept brass sestertius of Nerva, first of the Adoptive emperors. After the assassination of Domitian this elderly but capable ex-Consul was appointed to the emperorship by the Senate. He 25% started the so called “Adoptive Emperors” or “Five Good Emperors” by adopting Trajan, a popular 218-225 AD silver denarius of Julia Maesa in very general as his heir. Obv: his laureate bust Rev: fancy holder Obv: her stern bust Rev: goddess goddess Libertas holding pileus (Liberty cap) and Pudicitas enthroned EF+ clashed rev die... $177 long scepter VF obv, VG rev due to irregular pitting, continued on next page and some light marks.................................. $477
