<b>Sale number:</b> C24004 <br> <br> Our July 2024 Auction features a diverse range of ancient coins. Highlights include an affordable crab didrachm from Akragas (#4), a superb silver tetradrachm of Lysimachos (#6), and rare Roman coins like the denarius of Antony and Cleopatra (#33). Notable lots include coins from the Twelve Caesars, such as Caligula (#41) and Claudius (#42), and gold aurei of Marcus Aurelius (#66 and 67). Lot 140, a rare Carausius denarius, stands out.  The British section starts with a rare gold Thrymsa (#167) and includes Viking imitation pennies, a sovereign of Edward VI (#201), and hammered silver pieces. Milled gold highlights include five guinea pieces of Charles II (#232) and William III (#236), a 1715 guinea (#241), and a 1775 proof guinea (#251). The 1911 five pounds gold set (#329) is a standout in gold sets. In milled silver, notable pieces include a 1716 crown (#243) and an 1825 proof halfcrown (#280).  World Coins feature rare Indian Mughal Rupees, a unique presentation Mohur of Bhopal, and an extraordinary Japanese copper Pattern Yen. Other highlights include the Uruguay copper Proof Pattern Doblon and a rare 1895 gold 10 Mark from German New Guinea.  The Islamic Coins section offers a wide selection of affordable Umayyad and Abbasid Dirhams, Abbasid gold Dinars, and high-quality Ilkhanid Dinars. The auction concludes with rare Ottoman Empire silver denominations.

SGB Coin Auction | Ancient, British and World Coins |C24004

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A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd has a history that dates back to 1872, and is one of the largest and longest established numismatic dealers and auction houses in the world. As a distinguished name in the numismatic trade, they have seamlessly transitioned into the world of bullion, bringing unparalleled expertise and commitment to quality to a broader audience.

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Lucius Verus (AD 161 ‑ 169) AV Aureus, mint of Rome, AD 166 – 167, 7.21g. L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. TRP VII IIII COS III, Victoria advancing left, holding wreath and palm branch. (RIC 573; Calicò 2197). Extremely Fine.

Lucius Verus (AD 161 ‑ 169) AV Aureus, mint of Rome, AD 166 – 167, 7.21g.

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