LOT: 176 various unsorted world coins, mainly from the period 1900-1980.
Mainly in base metal, but also a few silver.
Various qualities. Sold as is. No returns.
SURPRISE LOT. NO PHOTOS AVAILABLE !

gewicht 5,31gr. ; tin Ø 25mm.

vz. Een grote V tussen E – C, daarboven I, eronder 1813
VIEC = Verenigde Engels Indische Compagnie
kz.  • I • /  DOIT  /  JAVA

Aangezien Nederland in 1810 door Frankrijk werd ingelijfd, konden zij geen goed bestuur meer voeren over de Overzeese gebiedsdelen. Daarop bezetten de Britten, onder leiding van Sir Stamford Raffles, de Nederlandse kolonie Java. Daar de Munt te Soerabaia door gebrek aan koper niet genoeg aan duiten kon afleveren, werd begin 1813 besloten om over te gaan tot het slaan van duiten van zuiver bankatin. Deze tinnen duiten werden geslagen te Batavia. In oktober 1814 werd deze aanmunting weer gestaakt. De duiten uit 1813 zijn daarbij aanzienlijk schaarsen dan die uit 1814. Omdat tin een erg zacht materiaal is, zijn deze duiten in de loop der eeuwen vaak onderhevig geweest aan tinpest, slijtage of corrosie. Zeldzaam.

Scholten 613 ; CNO 30.1 ; KM.244 R
lichte sporen van corrosie
zfr-

gewicht 5,73gr. ; tin Ø 24mm.

vz. Een grote V tussen E – C, daarboven I, eronder 1814
VIEC = Verenigde Engels Indische Compagnie
kz.  • I • /  DOIT  /  JAVA

Aangezien Nederland in 1810 door Frankrijk werd ingelijfd, konden zij geen goed bestuur meer voeren over de Overzeese gebiedsdelen. Daarop bezetten de Britten, onder leiding van Sir Stamford Raffles, de Nederlandse kolonie Java. Daar de Munt te Soerabaia door gebrek aan koper niet genoeg aan duiten kon afleveren, werd begin 1813 besloten om over te gaan tot het slaan van duiten van zuiver bankatin. Deze tinnen duiten werden geslagen te Batavia. In oktober 1814 werd deze aanmunting weer gestaakt. De duiten uit 1813 zijn daarbij aanzienlijk schaarsen dan die uit 1814. Omdat tin een erg zacht materiaal is, zijn deze duiten in de loop der eeuwen vaak onderhevig geweest aan tinpest, slijtage of corrosie. Schaars.

Scholten 614 ; CNO 30.1 ; KM.244 S
lichte sporen van corrosie
zfr-

weight 4,46gr. ; gold Ø 21mm.

obv. Pearl-diademed bust of Theodosius right, wearing cuirass and
paludamentum, surrounded by the legend; DN THEODOSIVS P F AVG
rev. Two emperors, with diadem, seated facing, the one on right holding
mappa in left hand; the two together holding globe. Behind, a Victory
holding wreath in either hand, crowning both emperors. The one on right
has left leg bare; the one on left right leg, surrounded by the legend;
VICTOR  -  IA AVGG•, THC OB in exergue

The coinage of this coin type was only short-lived, namely in the months of August and September 380. Afterwards, the mint workshop in Thessalonica was closed and moved to Sirmium. It was not until 383 that coinage was resumed in Thessalonica. Depeyrot listed only 3 specimens. Extremely rare.

cf. Cohen 37 ; RIC 34g (R5) ; Depeyrot page 223, 37/1 ;
Sear 20420A RRRR
Very minor graffiti on reverse. Beautiful lustrous coin with excellent details.
Extremely rare.
xf/unc

weight 11,11gr. ; bronze Ø 25,5mm.

obv. Radiated head of Vespasianus left, surrounded by the legend ;
IMP CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS V CENS
rev. Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae,
surrounded by the legend;  FELICITAS PVBLICA, S - C across field

Felicitas was the goddess or personification of good luck and success. Felicitas had a temple in Rome as early as the mid-2nd century BC, and during the Republican era was honored at two official festivals of Roman state religion, on 1 July in conjunction with Juno and 9 October as Fausta Felicitas. Felicitas continued to play an important role in Imperial cult, and was frequently portrayed on coins as a symbol of the wealth and prosperity of the Roman Empire. Her primary attributes are the caduceus and cornucopia.

Although felicitas may be translated as "good luck," and the goddess Felicitas shares some characteristics and attributes with Fortuna, the two were distinguished in Roman religion. Fortuna was unpredictable and her effects could be negative, as the existence of an altar to Mala Fortuna ("Bad Luck") acknowledges. Felicitas, however, always had a positive significance. Felicitas Publica can be translated as “Good fortune of the public”.

The type was used as imperial propaganda to reassure citizens and signal that Vespasianus’ new Flavian dynasty had brought back peace, wealth, and stability following the chaos of the Year of the Four Emperors (69 AD). On these coins, Felicitas is typically depicted as a draped woman standing and holding standard divine attributes:

• The Caduceus: The winged staff of Mercury, representing well-being, luck, and guidance.

• The Cornucopia (Horn of Plenty): Representing an abundance of food, wealth, and harvest.

Cohen 152 ; RIC 716 ; BMC 698 ; Sear 2346
Very attractive coin with excellent portrait and dark patina.
vf/xf

weight 8,48gr. ; gold Ø 18mm.

obv. Diademed head of the deified Alexander the Great right,
with horn of Ammon over his ear
rev. Athena enthroned left, holding Nikè and resting left arm on shield,
transverse spear resting against her right side, ΠA-monogram in inner
left field, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ on right, ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧ on left

This is a particularly appealing issue of Lysimachos. The style is
elegant and the head of Alexander is beautifully modeled in high relief.
Extremely rare.

The ΠA-monogram appears on staters from Byzantion, among others, but those have a trident in the exergue. A mint on the west coast of Asia Minor seems to be more likely, perhaps Lampsakos.

Müller - (cf. 487) ; SNG.Copenhagen- ; Thompson -  RRR
Some very minor scratches and edge imperfections, otherwise a wonderul example.
xf

weight 2,21gr. ; copper Ø 18mm.

obv. The famous statue of Andrew Jackson on his horse, 1863 below,
surrounded by the legend; THE FEDERAL UNION IT MUST BE PRESERVED
rev. United States coat of arms crowned with an olive branch on the left
and an oak branch on the right, inside the legend; OUR UNION

Civil War Patriotic Token. During the US Civil War, there was a coin shortage to the point that many businesses and states minted their own tokens to get by, this one was valued at 1 cent.

Andrew Jackson was the 7th President of the United States (serving from 1829 to 1837) and a celebrated U.S. Army General. He became a national hero after leading American forces to victory against the British at the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812. A polarizing and dominant figure of the 19th century, he rose from humble frontier origins to become a celebrated military hero and the principal founder of the modern Democratic Party. His presidency reshaped American politics by expanding executive power and championing the political voice of the "common man," a movement known as Jacksonian democracy. However, his legacy remains highly controversial due to his aggressive enforcement of policies that decimated Native American populations and his status as a wealthy slaveholder.

The famous statue depicts General Jackson in his military uniform, raising his hat while holding back a rearing horse. The original monument stands in Lafayette Park, directly north of the White House in Washington, D.C. Created by self-taught American sculptor Clark Mills, it was unveiled in 1853. It made history as the first equestrian statue in the world to be balanced entirely on the horse′s hind legs without any external support (like a tail touching the ground). It was also the first major bronze monument cast in the United States.

Fuld 178/267 ; Token catalog 37146 ; Numista 49435
f/vf à vf-

gewicht 2,96gr. ; koper Ø 21mm.

vz. Gekroond wapenschild met uit de golven opstijgende zwaan, 
18 - 36 in het veld ter weerszijden
kz. ✶ / INDIE / NEDERL / ✶✶

Het betreft hier een zogenaamde werkproef, waarvan de maker onbekend is. Er waren in die tijd verschillende bedrijven die meedongen naar de levering van koperen muntplaatjes bestemd voor de muntslag voor Nederlands-Indië. Met het afleveren van dergelijke werkproeven lieten zij hun vaardigheid en kunde zien. Er bestaat een kleine reeks van verschillende werkproeven, waarvan deze "zwaantjesduit" de meest voorkomende is. Omdat ze feitelijk niet bestemd waren voor circulatie, verkeren deze munten in de regel in een mooie staat. Zo ook dit exemplaar. Schaars.

This is a so-called work sample, the maker of which is unknown. At that time, there were various companies competing for the supply of copper coin blanks intended for minting in the Dutch East Indies. By delivering such work samples, they demonstrated their skill and expertise. There is a small series of different work samples, of which this "zwaantjesduit" (swan doit) is the most common. Because they were not actually intended for circulation, these coins are generally in well preserved condition. This specimen is no exception. Scarce.

Scholten 659a ; CNO.32.1 ; KM.Pn.A4 ; Numista 45613 S
pr-

gewicht 2,84gr. ; koper Ø 20mm.

stempeleigenschappen: met 9 blokken in het wapen.
Arabische 1 en platte 3 in het jaartal.

De productie van deze centen was enorm. Zo werden in Soerabaia van dit jaartal circa 182.887.613 stuks aangemunt. De stempels waren slordig van vervaardiging en ook de muntslag was verre van perfect. Scherpe details ontbreken en vaak werd lang doorgeslagen met de muntstempels. Derhalve ogen deze stukken vaak zwak van slag, zoals ook bij dit exemplaar te zien is.

The production of these cents was enormous. For instance, approximately 182,887,613 pieces of this year were minted in Surabaya. The dies were sloppily manufactured, and the minting was also far from perfect. Sharp details are lacking, and the minting dies were often used for extended periods. Consequently, these pieces often appear to have a weak strike, as can be seen in this example.

Scholten 735f ; CNO.31.39 ; .KM.290
zfr-

weight 3,37gr. ; copper 18x20mm.

obv. Bust of King Philip III facing left, dividing A - R,
all within dotted border
rev. Quartered diamond arms within circle, surrounded
by the legend; BARCINO CIVITAS 1616

Piedfort, struck on a square planchet. Possibly a trial strike. Extremely rare.

KM.13var. ; Calicó 596var. ; Cayón 4204var. ;
cf. Cru C.G.4345d ; cf. Numista 51874 RRR
vf

weight 0,75gr. ; billon Ø 14mm.

obv. Crowned buste of Carlos I facing left within dotted circle,
surrounded by the legend; CAROLUS•D•G•R•
rev. Diamond shaped coat of arms with small ringlet at each side,
surrounded by the legend; ✠CIVITAS•GERUNDA

countermark ″G″ on the obverse

Cru.C.G.3733a ; Cru.L.1561 ; Calicó 57 ; Cayón 3170 ; Numista 92470
vf

weight 1,44gr. ; copper Ø 17mm.

obv. Bust of King Philip III facing left, dividing A - R,
all within dotted border
rev. Quartered diamond arms within circle, surrounded
by the legend; BARCINO CIVITAS 1613

KM.13 ; Calicó 593 ; Cayón 4201 ; Cru C.G.4345a ;
AC. 24 ; Numista 51874
very attractive for the type
vf+

weight 0,51gr. ; copper Ø 13mm.

obv. Crowned head of Philip IV facing right within dotted circle,
surrounded by the legend; ✠ C I V I T A S
rev. Lily (fleur-de lis) within dotted circle, surrounded
by the legend; I L E T D E

Calicó 701 (de Felipe III) ; Cru.C.G. 3775 ; Cru.V.S.1479 R
Very attractiev for the type. Rare.
vf/xf

weight 1,68gr. ; copper Ø 17,5mm.

obv. Branch with three lilys surrounded by the legend;
PVG•ЄSAD•ЄLЄ•IDA•
rev. Branch with three lilys within dotted circle

The pugesa is an old local Catalan coin typical of the Lleida area, minted from the late 14th century to the early 15th century in areas economically depressed or with very low price levels, which needed a smaller fraction. It was minted in copper and brass, and had a value of a quarter dinero. The best-known pugesa was that of the city of Lleida, always bearing the triple heraldic lily of the city on the front and back, and the legend "PUGESA DE LEIDA", with slight variations. Pugesas were also minted in towns close to Lérida, such as Àger, Agramunt, Almenar, Balaguer, Camarasa, Cubells, Fraga, Ponts and Vilanova de Meià. In the 16th century, the pugesa was replaced by other coin types and disappeared from circulation.

Cru.V.S.1446 ; Cru.C.G.3759 ; Cru.L.1736 ;
Calicó ed 1994, no.173 ; cf. Calicó Tipo 138
minor traces of oxidation
vf

weight 2,74gr. ; copper Ø 20mm.
Mint official: Melchor Rodriguez del Castillo (C)

obv. Castle in inner circle, surrounded by the legend;
+ PHILIPPVS·III·D·G·OMNIVM
rev. Rampant lion facing left in inner circle,
surrounded by the legend; HISPAN·REGNORVM·REX·1598

KM.3.4 ; Calicó 802 ; Aureo 183 ; Cayon 4215 ; Numista 48766
f+/f-

weight 3,52gr. ; copper Ø 22mm.

obv. Bust of King Louis XIV facing right within dotted circle,
surrounded by the legend; LVD•XIIII•D•G•R•F•ET•CO•B
in full: Ludovicus XIIII, Dei Gratia Rex Francorum et Comes Barcinonae
translation: Louis XIV, King of France and Count of Barcelona by the grace of God.
rev. Coat of arms of Barcelona, over cross of Saint Eulalia, within dotted circle,
surrounded by the legend; BARCINO ⚜ CIVI ★1651
translation: City of Barcelona 1651

During the Catalan Revolt (or Reapers′ War) from 1640 to 1652, Catalonia rebelled against the Spanish Monarchy. To secure military support against Spain, the Catalan government threw its allegiance to France. Consequently, Louis XIII and later his son Louis XIV were declared Counts of Barcelona. French administration over Barcelona produced these unique local coins up until 1652, when the forces of Spanish King Philip IV successfully besieged and recaptured the city, ending the French monetary control in Barcelona.

cf. KM.37 ; Calicó 147 ;  Crusafond, Segadors 263 ; Aureo 55 ; 
Crusafond C.G.4553g ; Duplessy 1614 ; Cayon 6999 ; Numista 32657
very attractive for the type
vf

weight 3,32gr. ; gold 875/1000 ; Ø 18mm.
mintmasters: Manuel de Lamas & Francesco Herrera (MF)
engraver: Pedro González de Sepúlveda

obv. Draped and armored bust of King Charles IV facing right, •1792• below,
surrounded by the legend; CAROL•IIII•D•G• - HISP•ET IND•R•
in full this legend reads: Carolus IIII Dei gratia Hispaniarum et
Indiarum Rex, translation: Charles III, King of the Spains and
the Indies by the grace of God

rev. Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Golden Fleece collar,
dividing value 1 - S, below; crowned M • - •MF, surrounded by
the legend; •IN• UTROQ•  -  FELIX•A•D•
in full this legend reads: In Utroque Felix Auspice Deo, translation;
Happy in both (worlds), under the guidance of God.

The escudo is a historical coin with a significant role in European numismatics, particularly in Spanish and Portuguese monetary history. The name ′escudo′ derives from the Spanish word for ′shield′, (coming from the Latin word scutum) which can be traced directly back to the coin design of the early coinage. The escudo first originated in the 16th-century Iberian Peninsula as a high-value gold coin issued by the Spanish Empire (introduced around 1535–1537). The first Portuguese escudos featured the national coat of arms in a quatrefoil on the reverse,  a symbolic motif that stood for state power and national identity. In Spain, on the other hand, the national coat of arms was displayed on the obverse of the first escudo coins, giving them a slightly different orientation. The escudo was originally designed exclusively as a gold coin and was introduced in this form in both countries. It was primarily used for high-value transactions and was closely linked to the international gold standard. In Spain, however, the escudo was also minted as a silver coin between 1864 and 1868, making it a particularly versatile and adaptable means of payment within the coinage systems of both countries.

KM.434 ; Cayón 14023 ; Aureo & Calicó 1109 ; Friedberg 298
usual soft obverse strike, but a very lustrous coin
xf-/xf

gewicht 0,96gr. ; biljoen Ø 23,5mm.

vz. Bourgondisch wapenschild binnen een cirkel, omringd door de tekst; 
✠PHS8DЄI8GRA8DVX8BVRA8Z8BRAB
kz. Lang gevoet kruis geplaats over parelcirkel, omringd door de tekst;
✠MONЄ - TA8NOV - A8FACT - A8MЄChL

De mijt was de kleinste denominatie binnen het laatmiddeleeuwse muntstelsel van de Nederlanden. Er bestonden 2 versies, nml. de Vlaasmse mijt van een ½ penning (= 1/24 groot of 1/48 stuiver) en de Brabantse mijt ter waarde van 2/3 Vlaamse mijt (= 1/36 groot of 1/72 stuiver). Een muntstuk van 4 Brabantse mijten had dus een waarde van 1/9 groot of 1/18 stuiver Brabants of 1/6 groot of 1/12 stuiver Vlaams. De koopkracht was een dergelijk muntstuk was zeer gering. In de 15e eeuw kostte een heel roggebrood, een liter bier of een dozijn eieren ongeveer 1 groot (oftewel 36 Brabantse mijten). Met een 4 mijtstuk kon je dus hooguit een paar eieren of een klein stukje brood kopen.....

Dit munttype komst slechts sporadisch voor. Deze munt heeft daarnaast een
opmerkelijk fout in de voorzijdetekst, namelijk BVRA i.p.v. BVRG.
Als zodanig ongepubliceerd en uiterst zeldzaam.

de Witte 488var. ; vgl. van Gelder & Hoc 18-1a ; collectie de Wit- ;
van der Chijs XVI, 14var. ; vgl. Vanhoudt Atlar H16 ; de Mey 322var. ; 
Vanhoudt 19var. (R2)   RRR
fr/fr+

weight 8,25gr. ; bronze Ø 25mm.
magistrate: Tiberius Iulius Festus (legatus Augusti pro praetore)

obv. Laureate bust of Severus Alexander right, wearing cuirass
and paludamentum, seen from rear, surrounded by the legend;
ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡ ϹΕΥΗ ΑΛΕΖΑΝΔΡΟϹ
translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander
rev. Eagle with spread wings facing, head left, holding wreath in beak,
surrounded by the legend; ΥΠ ΤΙΒ ΙΟΥΛ ΦΗϹΤΟΥ ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙ,
ΤΩΝ in exergue
unabridged legend: ΥΠΑΤΕΙΑΣ ΤΙΒΕΡΙΟΥ ΙΟΥΛΙΟΥ ΦΗΣΤΟΥ
ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ = during the (pro)consulship of Tiberius
Iulius Festus, of the Marcianopolitans

Tiberius Iulius Festus was a Roman imperial official who served as legatus Augusti pro praetore (consular legate) of Moesia Inferior during the reign of the emperor Severus Alexander. His coins often feature types like an eagle or the goddess Homonoia standing left holding a patera and cornucopia. As a legatus, he represented imperial authority in the province of Moesia Inferior and oversaw local administrative and civic minting operations at Markianopolis during the reign of Severus Alexander. Beyond his presence on these civic bronze coins, little personal or narrative biography survives in literary or epigraphic sources.

On the Roman Provincial coins of Markianopolis (located in modern-day Devnya, Bulgaria), an eagle with spread wings carried three overlapping layers of meaning: 
•  Primarily, the eagle (Aquila) served as the sacred messenger and direct attribute of the sky god Zeus (or Jupiter to the Romans). In provincial numismatics, depicting the king of the gods′ bird signified supreme power, divine protection, and absolute political authority over the region.
• Imperial Legitimization and Roman Power: Because Markianopolis was a prominent Roman provincial mint, striking coins with the classic Roman imperial eagle projected the might and ubiquity of the Roman Empire. It represented the ever-present authority of the state and the ruling emperor, whose portrait was always stamped on the opposite side.
• Military Connection and Victory: The eagle was famously the standard of the Roman legions (Aquila). On many Markianopolis variants, the eagle with spread wings is depicted standing on a thunderbolt or holding a laurel wreath in its beak. The inclusion of the wreath specifically symbolized victory, triumph, and the loyalty or presence of the Roman military garrisoned in Moesia Inferior.

BMC 73 ; AMNG 1020 ; SNG.Copenhagen 246 ; SNG.München - ;
SNG.Budapest 226 ; Varbanov 1801 ; RPC Online VI, 1641 ;
Hristova & Jekov, Marcianopolis 6.32.1.8–11, and 16 ;
Pfeiffer 555-556 R
struck with some minor weaknesses
vf-

weight 11,49gr. ; bronze Ø 26mm.
magistrate: Iulius Gaetulicus (legatus Augusti pro praetore)

obv. Laureate bust of Severus Alexander right, wearing cuirass
and paludamentum, seen from rear, surrounded by the legend;
ΑΥT Κ Μ ΑΥΡ ϹΕΥΗ ΑΛΕΖΑΝΔΡΟϹ ΑV
translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander Augustus
rev. Hermes standing to left, holding purse, caduceus and chlamys,
surrounded by the legend; ΥΠ ΙΟΥ ΓΕΤΟΥΛΙΚΟΥ ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤ,
across lower field Ω - Ν
unabridged legend: ΥΠΑΤΕΙΑΣ ΙΟΥΛΙΟΥ ΓΕΤΟΥΛΙΚΟΥ ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ
translation: during the (pro)consulship of Iulius Gaetulicus, of the Markianopolitans

Iulius Gaetulicus was a Roman imperial official who served as legatus Augusti pro praetore (consular legate) of Moesia Inferior during the reign of the emperor Severus Alexander, with specific coin issues for his tenure dated around 222–225 AD. As a legatus, he represented imperial authority in the province of Moesia Inferior and oversaw local administrative and civic minting operations at Markianopolis during the early years of Severus Alexander′s reign. Beyond his presence on these civic bronze coins, little personal or narrative biography survives in literary or epigraphic sources.

The depiction of Hermes on the coins of Markianopolis (an important Roman provincial city in Moesia Inferior, modern-day Devnya, Bulgaria) symbolized prosperity, commerce, good fortune, and the city′s active role as a regional trading hub. Hermes is routinely shown standing and holding a money pouch (purse) in his hand alongside his herald′s staff, the kerykeion (caduceus). This imagery highlighted wealth generation, trade, and economic vitality for the civic population (Markianopoliton). As a guardian of crossroads, boundaries, and merchants, Hermes represented safe passage, market activity, and civic protection under Roman provincial rule.

BMC - (cf. 76) ; SNG.Budapest - ; AMNG.987 ; SNG. Copenhagen - ;
Varbanov - (cf. 1759-1760) ; SNG.München - ; Pfeiffer 512-513 ;
RPC Online VI, 1572 (only 3 specimens listed) R
Very attractive example with dark patina. Rare.
vf/xf

weight 8,59gr. ; bronze Ø 26mm.

obv. Laureate bust of Severus Alexander right, wearing cuirass
and paludamentum, seen from rear, surrounded by the legend;
IMP C M AVR S  -  EV ALEXANDE - R •
rev. Tyche of the City(?) seated, left, wearing kalathos and
raising right hand to her face, surrounded by the legend;
COL IVL AVG PELLA

Pella was the prominent capital of the ancient Kingdom of Macedonia, serving as the birthplace of Philippos II and Alexander the Great. Pella was probably founded at the late 5th century BC by Archelaus I as the new capital of Macedonia, supplanting Aigai, which still remained the burial place for the kings and the royal family. Pella quickly grew into a major intellectual and artistic center, hosting renowned figures like the playwright Euripides and the painter Zeuxis at the royal court. Pella became the largest and richest city in Macedonia and flourished particularly under the rule of Kassander and Antigonos II.

In 168 BC, the city was sacked by the Romans during the Third Macedonian War and entered a long period of decline, its importance eclipsed by that of the nearby Thessalonica, which became the capital of the Roman province of Macedonia. A severe earthquake around 90 BC heavily damaged the remaining structures. Pella was promoted to a Roman Colony sometime between 45 and 30 BC and its currency was marked Colonia Iulia Augusta Pella. Augustus settled peasants there whose land he had usurped to give to his veterans. But, unlike other Macedonian colonies such as Philippi, Dion, and Cassandreia, it never came under the jurisdiction of ius Italicum or Roman law.

Despite its decline, archaeology has shown that the southern part of the city near the lagoon continued to be occupied until the 4th century and and coinage indicates prosperity. In about 180 AD, Lucian of Samosata could describe it in passing as ″now insignificant, with very few inhabitants″. It later temporarily bore the name Diocletianopolis. In the Byzantine period, the Roman site was occupied by a fortified village.

SNG.ANS.633 ; Evelpidis1268 ; RPC VI Online 612 (only 5 specimens listed) R
Some minor roughness, otherwise attractive example with dark patina. Rare.
vf

weight 2,90gr. ; silver Ø 19mm.

obv. Draped and diademed bust of Julia Mamaea right,
surrounded by the legend; IVLIA MAMAEA AVG
rev. Juno, diademed, veiled, draped, standing left, holding
patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, peacock,
surrounded by the legend; IVNO CONSERVATRIX

Juno was the queen of the Roman gods, wife of Jupiter, and a primary guardian goddess of the Roman state, women, marriage, and family. By adding ″Conservatrix″, her role as permanent guardian of the Roman state and the imperial family was emphasized. This legend appeared most famously on the coinage of imperial women (Augustae) during the Severan and Crisis of the Third Century eras, such as Julia Domna, Julia Mamaea, and Otacilia Severa. For empresses like Julia Mamaea (mother of Emperor Severus Alexander), associating her portrait with Juno Conservatrix drew a deliberate parallel between the mortal mother of the emperor and the divine mother of the gods, emphasizing her protective and guiding role over the imperial house and the state.

Cohen 35 ; RIC 343 ; BMC 43 ; Sear 8212
wonderful specimen with beautiful portrait
xf-

weight 17,55gr. ; bronze  Ø 30mm.

obv. Diademed and draped bust right, surrounded
by the legend; SALL BARBIA ORBIANA AVG
rev. Concordia enthroned left, holding patera in right hand and double
cornucopiae in left hand, S C in exergue, surrounded by the legend;
CONCORDIA AVGVSTORVM

In 225 AD Julia Mamaea, Severeus Alexander′s powerful mother, arranged the marriage between Severus Alexander and Orbiana. Both had the age of about 16 years. Gnaea Seia Herennia Sallustia Barbia Orbiana was the daughter of Lucius Seius Herennius Sallustius, an influential Roman senator who was later elevated to the rank of Caesar or Praetorian Prefect.

Upon marrying, Orbiana was granted the title of Augusta. This triggered intense jealousy from Julia Mamaea, who was determined to retain total authority over her son and all imperial titles. Mamaea treated the young empress with immense cruelty. Fearing for her safety, Orbiana fled to her father for protection. Her father approached the Praetorian Guard to safeguard her, an act that Mamaea branded as an attempted coup and high treason. In August 227 AD, Orbiana′s father was executed, while Orbiana was stripped of her titles, divorced, and exiled to Libya (North Africa). Severus Alexander reportedly cared for her but was too intimidated by his mother to intervene.

Orbiana was widely celebrated in antiquity for her beauty, which is preserved in several surviving marble busts, including pieces in the Louvre Museum. She is historically significant in numismatics as the only wife of Severus Alexander to be featured on imperial gold, silver, and bronze coinage.

In front of and behind Orbiana′s bust, we see seven small punches. In the later Roman Empire and during the post-Roman migration period, old sestertii were frequently taken out of monetary circulation and repurposed as a Game Piece (Tessera) or Tally Token. Because of their large, heavy, and satisfying circular size, they made perfect game counters or tokens. People would punch a specific number of dots or holes into them (such as seven) to give them a numeric value for board games, voting, or counting tallies. Interesting and rare.

Cohen 4 ; RIC 655 ; BMC 293 ; Sear 8193 R
a rare coin
f+

weight 1,35gr. ; silver Ø 14mm.

The date 1905 has been altered from 1903. This variety seems to be unpublished.
Extremely rare as such.

KM.-- (cf. 400.2) ; Buttrey /Hubbard -  RRRR
vf/vf+

gewicht 31,68gr. ; zilver Ø 43mm.
muntteken; zuil van Luik (Perron)

vz. Buste van de prinsbisschop Maximiliaan Hendrik van Beieren
met solideo en hermelijnen mantel naar rechts, omringd door de tekst;
: MAX•HEN•D•G•A•C•P•E•EP•ET•PRINC•LEOD:1671 en zuil.
voluit luidt deze tekst: Maximilianus Henricus, Dei Gratia, Archiepiscopus
Coloniensis, Princeps Elector, Episcopus Et Princeps Leodiensis =
Maximiliaan Hendrik, bij de gratie Gods, aartsbisschop van Keulen,
keurvorst, bisschop en prins van Luik.

kz. Gekroond en gekwartiert wapenschild van Beieren-Pfaltz met het
hartschild van Bouillon, gehouden door twee frontaal kijkende leeuwen,
omringd door de tekst; SVPREMVS - BVLLONIE - NSIS • DVX

De Latijnse tekst Supremus Bulloniensis Dux betekent: ′opperste hertog van Bouillon′. De heerlijkheid en later het Hertogdom Bouillon was oorspronkelijk een allodium van het Huis Ardennen, een van de machtigste vorstenhuizen van Neder-Lotharingen. Het gebied rond de stad Bouillon was ongeveer 375 km² groot en bevatte een 25-tal dorpen. In 1096 werd het verpand aan het Prinsbisdom Luik en vanaf de 14e eeuw droegen de prinsbisschoppen van Luik tevens de titel van ″hertog van Bouillon″. Ondanks het feit dat het hertogdom Bouillon in 1482 toeviel aan de vorsten van Sedan, bleven de prinsbisschoppen van Luik deze titel voeren. In 1676 werd het door Frankrijk veroverd. In 1815 besloot het Congres van Wenen dat het gebied deel moest gaan uitmaken van het Verenigd Koninkrijk der Nederlanden. In 1830 ging Bouillon deel uitmaken van het onafhankelijke België.

Het Perron van Luik (of de perroen) is een middeleeuws monument dat symbool staat voor de vrijheid, autonomie, gerechtigheid en zelfbestuur van de stad. Het staat op de Place du Marché in Luik, vlak voor het historische stadhuis (La Violette). We zien het veelvuldig terug op de munten van Luik. Bij deze ducaton zien we het als muntteken.

In navolging van de aanmunting van patagons (vanaf 1661), besloot men in 1666 ook over te gaan tot het slaan van de zwaardere ducatons. Net als de patagons werden deze vervaardigd met de schroefpers. Uiteindelijk heeft men de productie van ducatons voortgezet tot 1688.

Delmonte 473 ; de Chestret 641 ; Mignolet 247 ; 
Vanhoudt G.1308 ; Dengis 1105 ; KM.84 ; Davenport 4296
Attractief, mooi gelijkmatig geslagen exemplaar zonder
de voor dit munttype zo gebruikelijke justeersporen.
zfr/zfr+

gewicht 28,92gr. ; zilver Ø 39mm.
muntmeester: Reinier Borreman
muntteken: ster

vz. Bourgondisch stokkenkruis in het centrum bijeen gehouden door het
Bourgondisch vuurijzer, daarboven een kroon, geflankeerd door 15 - 67,
binnen een gladde cirkel, omringd door de tekst;
PHS•D•G•HISP•Z•REX•DVX•BRA• ★
kz. Gekroond wapenschild van Oostenrijk-Bourgondië, omsloten door
het keten van de Orde van het Gulden Vlies, binnen een gladde cirkel,
omringd door de tekst; DOMINVS•MI - HI•ADIVTOR 

De Bourgondische Kruisrijksdaalder;

De Philipsdaalder, die in 1557 was ingevoerd, was zwaarder en van hogere waarde dan de Duitse Taler, en sloot dus niet goed aan op het Duitse muntstelsel. Dit was voor de handel tussen de Nederlanden en het Duitse Rijk niet handig. Daarom werd de Bourgondische kruisrijksdaalder in 1567 ingevoerd, op gelijk gewicht en gehalte als de Duitse taler. Vanaf dat moment werd de productie van Philipsdaalders stilgelegd. Naast hele Bourgondische rijksdaalders werden ook halve en kwart Bourgondische rijksdaalders geslagen, zij het op veel kleine schaal. Mede vanwege de oorlog tussen Spanje en de Nederlanden, waarin andere monetaire belangen gingen spelen, kwam de koninklijke regering van Philips II in 1571 terug op dit besluit. De aanmunting van de Philipsdaalders werd weer hervat en die van de Bourgondische kruisrijksdaalders gestaakt. In de periode van de onafhankelijke Staten en de Republiek heeft dit munttype nog korte periodes van aanmunting gekend (o.a. in 1580-1581, 1584-1585 en 1591-1593), maar daarna was het definitief voorbij.

Op deze munt ziet men het Kruis van Bourgondië. Het is een ruwe knoestige vorm van het kruis van Sint-Andreas, de patroonheilige van Bourgondië, en een historische banier en strijdvlag die wordt gebruikt door houders van de titel van hertog van Bourgondië en hun onderdanen. Het kruis van Bourgondië werd voor het eerst gebruikt in de 15e eeuw door de Valois-hertogen van Bourgondië, die een groot deel van Oost-Frankrijk en de Lage Landen regeerden als een feitelijk onafhankelijke staat. Bij het uitsterven van de hertogelijke lijn van Valois in 1477, werden de Bourgondische Lage Landen geërfd door de Habsburgers, die de titel van hertogen van Bourgondië behielden en de vlag adopteerden als een van de vele symbolen van hun dynastie. Nadat de Bourgondische Habsburgers in 1506 de troon van Spanje bestegen, introduceerden hun functionarissen deze vlag in het Spaanse rijk in de Castiliaanse en Aragonese gebieden in Europa en Amerika.

On this coin the Cross of Burgund is depicted. It is a rough gnarled shape of the cross of Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Burgundy, and a historical banner and battle flag used by holders of the title of Duke of Burgundy and their subjects. The cross of Burgund was first used in the 15th century by the Valois Dukes of Burgundy, who ruled a large part of eastern France and the Low Countries as an effectively independent state. At the extinction of the Valois ducal line in 1477, the Burgundian Low Countries were inherited by the Habsburgs, who retained the title of Dukes of Burgundy and adopted the flag as one of the many symbols of their dynasty. After the Burgundian Habsburgs ascended to the throne of Spain in 1506, their officials introduced this ensign in the Spanish Empire throughout the Castilian and Aragonese territories in Europe and in the Americas.

In Maastricht werd dit munttype gedurende drie jaren aangemunt, nml. 1567, 1568 en 1569. De muntbus vermeld over de periode 15.01.1567 - 18.04.1570 een totale productie van 264.235 stuks. In vergelijk met de productie te Antwerpen, met 1.290.117 stuks, is dit een bescheiden productie. Daarvan komt het jaartal 1568 het vaakste voor gevolgd door 1567. Het jaartal 1569 is duidelijk de zeldzaamste van de drie jaren. Zeldzaam.

In Maastricht, this type of coin was minted for three years, namely 1567, 1568, and 1569, with a total production of 264,235 pieces for the period 15.01.1567 – 18.04.1570. Compared to the production in Antwerp, with 1,290,117 pieces, this is a modest production. Of these, the year 1568 occurs most frequently, followed by 1567. The year 1569 is clearly the rarest of the three years. Rare.

Delmonte 91 ; van Gelder & Hoc 240-2 ; de Witte 737 ;
de Mey 565 ; Vanhoudt 290.AN ; Davenport 4640 R
lichte zwaktes van de slag
zfr/zfr-