FSH: Ancients

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MACEDONIA. ROMAN PROVINCE (FIRST MERIS), 167-148 BC. AR Tetradrachm. 33mm, 16.70gr. Obv. Draped bust of Artemis right, within decorated Macedonian shield. Rev. ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΩΝ ΠΡΤΗΣ above and below club, A monogram above, all within wreath, thunderbolt in extreme left field. Prokopov, Silver 174 (O48/R146); SNG Copenhagen 1310–1. Struck on a broad, medallic planchet. NGC graded AU★ 5/5, 5/5. $925

KINGS of CAPPADOCIA. Ariarathes V Eusebes Philopator. Circa 163-130 BC. Year 33 (131/0 BC). AR Drachm. 19mm, 4.07gr, Mint A (Eusebeia-Mazaka). Dated RY 33 (130 BC). Obv: Diademed head of Ariarathes right. Rev: Athena Nikephoros standing left, spear and shield in hand; monograms to outer left, inner left, and outer right; ΓΛ (date) in exergue. DCA 454. HGC 811. Simonetta 16b. NGC MS★ 5/5, 5/5, Fine Style. $600

Roman Republic. L. Minucius, ca. 133 BC. AR Denarius. 19mm, 4.00gr. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma right, star (mark of value) behind. Rev: ROMA / L MINVCI. Jupiter driving quadriga right, hurling thunderbolt, holding reins and sceptre. Minucia.15. Syd. 470. Cr. 248/1. Superb coin all over. Ex Jon K. Kern Collection. NGC Ch. MS 4/5, 5/5. $1,350

Roman Republic. M. Herennius. 108-107 BC. AR Denarius, 19mm, 4.02gr. Obv. PIE(TA)S, diademed head of Pietas right, B below chin. Rev. M • (HE)RENNI , Amphinomus carrying his father on his shoulders. An exceptional coin with dark patina and rich in detail. Crawford 308/1a; Herennia 1. A great mythic example of filial piety, Amphinomus and his brothers rescued their parents from an eruption of Mount Aetna in Sicily. NGC graded Ch AU★ 5/5, 5/5. $1,275

Roman Empire. Caracalla 198-217 AD. Rome Mint. AR Double Denarius. 23mm, 6.12gr. Obv: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla right. Rev: Serapis standing facing, head left, extending hand and holding scepter. RIC 263d; BMC 128; RSC 295b. In hand this coins looks as it was struck today. Superb detail and style. MS 5/5, 5/5, Fine Style. $850

Roman Empire. Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161). AR denarius (3.31 gm). Rome, AD 147-148. Laureate head of Antoninus right / Annona standing left, holding grain ears over modius and anchor. RIC 163. Deeply struck in high relief, with gorgeous deep iridescent toning NGC AU 5/5, 4/5. $450

Roman Empire. Septimius Severus (AD 193-211). AR denarius (3.66 gm). Rome, AD 193-194. Laureate head of Severus right / Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. RIC 22. RSC 682. Gold-iridescent toning. NGC Ch MS 4/5, 5/5. $850

Roman Empire. Constantine II, as Caesar (AD 337-340). AE Follis. 17mm, 1.86gr. Siscia Mint, Obv: Laureate and cuirassed bust of Constantine II right Rev: Two soldiers standing facing, each holding spear and shield; two standards between them; ASIS in exergue. RIC VII 262. Superb coin in every aspect. NGC Ch MS 5/5, 5/5. $250

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