Oct 1-2, 2001, The George Mouhtouris Collection, Sale 11

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Ancient Coins

Roman Coins

Roman Imperial Period

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Arcadius, 383-408 AD. Gold Solidus (4.3 g), Constantinople mint, struck 402-403 AD. Helmeted, cuirassed bust of Arcadius three-quarters facing, holding spear and shield. Reverse: Victory seated on cuirass right, inscribing XX / XXX within shield. RIC 22; DOCLR 237. Centers softly struck, otherwise devices well centered with residual luster. Usual slight graffiti on front. Very Fine, better at periphery.
Estimated Value $325-400.

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Arcadius, 383-408 AD. Gold Solidus (4.3 g), Constantinople mint, struck 397-402 AD. Helmeted, cuirassed bust of Arcadius three-quarters facing, holding spear and shield. Reverse: Constantinopolis enthroned frontal, head right, holding Victory atop globe. RIC 7; DOCLR 207ff. Good strike, with portrait of better style, plus residual luster. Usual slight graffiti front and back. Very Fine, the obverse a bit better.
Estimated Value $325-400.

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Honorius, 393-423 AD. Gold Solidus (4.3 g), Constantinople mint, struck 397-402 AD. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shield. Reverse: Helmeted Constantinopolis enthroned front, head right, holding Victory on globe and scepter. RIC 8. Well centered, on nice round flan, with pleasing portrait. A little cleanable dirt, with slight reddish patina underneath. Choice Very Fine/Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200-250.

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Honorius, 393-423 AD. Gold Solidus (4.4 g), Ravenna mint, struck 402-406 AD. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Honorius right. Reverse: Emperor in military attire standing frontal, head right, holding labarum and Victory atop globe, foot upon captive below. RIC 1287; C. 44. Well centered, good strike, with some residual luster. Faint small scrape on obverse field. Very Fine plus.
Estimated Value $375-475.

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Constantine III, 407-411 AD. AR Siliqua, Treveri mint, struck 408-411 AD. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Constantine III right. Reverse: Helmeted Roma enthroned left, holding Victory on globe and scepter. RIC 1533. Reverse sharply struck from fresh die; coin with attractive light to medium toning. Choice Very Fine / Extremely fine. Pleasing, and scarce.
Estimated Value $300-400.

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Theodosius II, 402-450 AD., Gold Tremissis (1.4 g), Constantinople mint. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Victory advancing right, holding globus cruciger; star at right. S. 4293 var. Sharply struck on spacious flan, with pleasing portrait. Small old graze on reverse. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100-150.

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Theodosius II, 402-450 AD. Gold Solidus (4.1 g), Constaninople mint, struck 423-424 AD. Helmeted, cuirassed bust of Theodosius three-quarters facing, holding spear and shield. Reverse: Emperor in military attire standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger; GLOR ORVIS TERRAR. RIC 232. Bold strike, with residual luster. Usual slight graffiti front and back. Very Fine plus. Scarce type.
Estimated Value $350-450.

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Valentinian III, 425-455 AD. Gold Solidus (4.4 g), Ravenna mint, struck c. 430-445 AD. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valentinian right. Reverse: Emperor in military attire standing frontal, holding long cross and Victory atop globe, foot human-headed serpent below. RIC 2010; DOCLR 841. Nicely centered, but minor striking weakness near top edge. Ample luster remains. Near Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $350-450.

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Marcian, 450-457 AD. Gold Solidus (4.5 g), Thessalonica mint. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shield. Reverse: Victory standing left, holding long cross; star at right. RIC 525. With a good deal of residual luster remaining. Very Fine. Rare!! All Thessalonica gold is listed as rare, this issue very rare (R4).
Estimated Value $300-400.

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Leo I, 457-474 AD. Gold Tremissis (1.5 g), Constantinople mint. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Victory advancing right, holding globus cruciger; star at right. S. 4337. Sharply struck on slightly scyphate flan, with pleasing portrait. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $125-150.

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Zeno, 474-491 AD. Gold Solidus (4.5 g), Constantinople mint, struck 476-491 AD. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shield. Reverse: Victory standing left, holding long cross; star at right. RIC 910. Obverse graffiti, with some scratches on reverse. Good, sharp strike. Very lustrous. Choice Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200-250.

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Basiliscus, 475-476 AD. Gold Solidus (4.4 g), Constantinople mint. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shield. Reverse: Victory standing left, holding long cross; star at right. RIC 1003. Obverse graffiti, with some scratches on reverse. Sharply struck, with bold, clear portrait. Choice Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scarce.
Estimated Value $250-350.

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