Ancient Numismatic Literature For Sale

Numismatic Literature for Sale

Introduction
February 24, 2008 Update:

More than 30 titles have been added to the listings (noted with an *) including: Antikenmuseum Basel catalog of superb Magna Graecia and Sicily; Figueira, The Power of Money; Gaube, Arabosasanidische Numismatik; Melville-Jones, Testimonia Numaria: Volume I (out of print and necessary to complement the recently-published Vol 2; Meshorer, Treasury of Jewish Coins; Seltman, Temple Coins of Olympia, SNG Lewis 1; Waggoner, Rosen Collection of Early Greek Coins; Carson, Principal Coins of the Romans (set of 3 volumes); Toynbee, Roman Medallions; Prieur, Syro-Phoenician Tetradrachms; Sear, Byzantine Coins and Their Values; substantial runs of auction catalogs from Grunthal & Gans (Numismatic Fine Arts) as well as Kricheldorf. A number of other titles have been added to all sections.

I hope you find something of interest.

Todd Ballen

General

Reinfeld, F. and Hobson, B., Picture Book of Ancient Coins, 1964, 64 pp. (with illustrations throughout). A brief overview of Greek and Roman coinage. Cardcovers. Library card holder glued to inside front cover, else Fine. Price = $1 (originally $3)

Greek

Arnold-Biucchi, C., The Randazzo Hoard 1980 and Sicilian Chronology in the Early Fifth Century B.C., 1990, 77 pp. + 20 plates + map. An important study of Sicilian coins based upon hoard evidence. Cloth. New (Out of Print) Price = $65

Deppert-Lippitz, B., Untersuchungen zur Münzprägung Milets vom vierten bis ersten Jahrhundert v. Chr. (Typos 5, 1984), 223 pp. + 36 plates. A standard reference on the coinage of Miletus. German text. Clothbound with DJ. New. (Published at $150.00 and now available elsewhere for $65) Price = $48 (was $50)

* Figueira, T., The Power of Money: Coinage and Politics in the Athenian Empire, 1998, xix + 627 pp. A scholarly discussion of the Athenian Coinage Decree and the monetary and economic policies of fifth-century B.C. Athens. Hardbound with DJ. New. (In print at $60) Price = $50

Johnston, A., The Coinage of Metapontum: Part 3, 1990, ix + 102 pp. + 21 plates. The concluding portion of the standard work on the popular coinage of this South Italian city. Clothbound. New. (Published at $50, but now out of print) Price = $50

* Meshorer, Y., A Treasury of Jewish Coins, 2001, 356 pp. (including 80 plates). The standard reference on ancient Jewish coins, this volume updates and replaces the author’s 2-volume 1982 Ancient Jewish Coins. Hardbound with DJ. New. In print at $95. Price = $85

Naster, P., La Collection Lucien de Hirsch, 1959, 353 pp. + 104 plates in separate volume. An important collection of Greek coins (now in the Bibliotheque Royale de Belgique in Brussels) that contains some striking Roman Provincial bronzes in addition to numerous Greek rarities. French text. Cardcover. Slight fading of covers, else Fine. (Kroh: $350+) Price = $250 (was $265 (was $275))

Noe/Johnston, The Coinage of Metapontum: Parts 1 & 2, 1984, ix + 120 pp. + 44 plates. A revision of Noe's works on the silver coinage of Metapontum (1927 & 1931) incorporating recent research and additional illustrations. Hardcover. New. Price = $30

Robinson, D.M., A Hoard of Silver Coins from Carystus (Numismatic Notes and Monographs #124), 1952, 62 pp. + 6 plates. Softcover. Very Fine. (Compare @ $27) (2) Price = $11 (was $12 (originally $25))

* Seltman, C.T., The Temple Coins of Olympia, 1975 reprint of 1921 original, ix + 117 pp. + 12 plates. A high-quality reprint of this standard work on the coins of Elis. Hardbound with DJ. Near New. Price = $45

* (SNG Lewis 1) Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum Volume VI: The Lewis Collection in Corpus Christi College Cambridge. Part 1. Greek and Hellenistic Coins (with Britain and Parthia), 1972, 24 plates with facing text. A catalog (written by Martin Price) of 1212 Greek coins. Large folio with brown cloth spine and boards. New. Price = $65

Weidauer, L., Probleme der frühen Elektronprägung (TYPOS 1, 1975), 114 pages + 29 plates. Excellent reference on early electrum coinage. Clothbound with DJ. New. German text. (Available elsewhere for $40). Price = $28 (was $30)

Williams, R.T., The Silver Coinage of Velia, 1992, (Royal Numismatic Society Special Publication No. 25) xi + 152 pp. + 47 plates. Standard reference on Velia; includes a die study of the coinage. Hardcover w/DJ. New. (Retail price = $90-100) Price = $85

Roman Republic & Imperial

See CGB in the catalogs section for a good offering of Philip I.

See Glendining in the catalogs section for the GR Arnold collection of Severan Silver.

* Carson, R.A.G., Principal Coins of the Romans (3 vols.) including: Volume I: The Republic c290-31BC, 1978, 88 pp.; Volume II: The Principate 31BC-AD296, 1980, 164 pp. and Volume III: The Dominate AD294-498, 1981, 112 pp. All volumes illustrated throughout. Provides a good overview of Roman coins (with commentary on reigns and particularly-significant pieces) illustrated by examples from the British Museum collection. Out of print for many years and scarce. Clothbound with DJ. As New. (A used set currently listed on Vcoins for $275) Price = $225

* Mattingly, H., A Guide to Republican and Imperial Roman Coins, 1980 reprint of 1927, 82 pp. + 16 plates. A reprint (with new title) of the guidebook intended to accompany the British Museum’s exhibition of Roman coins. Hardbound. Near New. (If money is no object you could buy the copies on amazon.fr ranging from $175 - $588 – I’m not kidding – or you could pick up this copy for slightly less.) Price = $18

Schulte, B., Die Goldpragung der Gallischen Kaiser von Postumus bis Tetricus, (Typos IV), 1983, 189 pp. + 28 plates. The standard reference on the rare aureii issued by the Gallic emperors. German text. Clothbound w/DJ. As New. (Published at $100; now offered elsewhere for $50). (2) Price = $32 (was $35)

Sear, D.R., Roman Coins and Their Values (Third Revised Edition, 1981), 376 pp. (with illustrations throughout the text) + 12 plates. An earlier edition of Sear's standard work, still useful for determining relative rarity. Good historical overviews of each emperor. Lists of offices held to assist in dating where appropriate. Cloth with DJ. Very Fine copy with slightly faded spine of DJ. Price = $17 (was $18 (was $20))

Sear, D.R., Roman Coins and Their Values: The Millenium Edition: Volume One: The Republic and the Twelve Caesars (280 BC – AD 96), 2000, 532 pp. (with illustrations throughout). The latest (and much expanded) version of Sear’s standard handbook for Roman coins. Hardbound in DJ. New. (In print @ $85-90) Price = $75

Sear, D.R., Roman Silver Coins (Five volumes). A complete set of the five volume standard reference for Roman silver coins (published from 1978 – 1987). Includes the following:

I Republic to Augustus (1989 reprint of 1978) Near New

II Tiberius to Commodus (1991 reprint of 1979) New

III Pertinax to Balbinus & Pupienus (original 1982) New

IV Gordian III to Postumus (original 1982) Very Fine

V Carausius to Romulus Augustus (1997 reprint of 1987) New

Original editions clothbound with DJ; reprints hardbound with DJ. (In print @ $40-45/volume) Price = $160

Stevenson, S.W., A Dictionary of Roman Coins, 1964 reprint of 1889, viii + 929 pp. (illustrated throughout with line drawings). A valuable work that, despite its age, contains much information on Roman coins that cannot be found elsewhere. Hardcover with DJ. DJ torn and taped, else a nice Fine copy. (Compare to a copy with no DJ @ $80) Price = $47 (was $50 (was $55))

* Toynbee, J.M.C., Roman Medallions, 1986 reprint, xi + 268 pp. + 49 plates. A reprint (with introduction and updated bibliography by William Metcalf) to the 1944 standard reference on Roman medallions. Hardbound. New. Price = $75

Turner, P.J., Roman Coins from India, 1989, 152 pp. (including 8 plates and 3 maps). A detailed compilation of the recorded finds of Roman coins in India. Includes a discussion on slashed gold coins, defaced silver and imitation Roman coins. Hardcover w/DJ. New. (Compare @ $50) Price = $33 (was $34 (originally $42))

Van Meter, D., The Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins: A Complete Guide to the History, Types and Values of Roman Imperial Coinage (2000 reprint of 1991), 334 pp. (with illustrations throughout). A good one-volume handbook used by a large number of collectors. Contains lots of background information and a good sampling of issues from each emperor. Number 190 of 250 special hardbound reprints signed by the author. New. (Published at $75). Price = $60 (was $65)

Roman Provincial
Bellinger, A.R., The Syrian Tetradrachms of Caracalla & Macrinus, 1981 reprint of 1940 original, 116 pp. + 26 plates. This work remains important even though hoards unearthed since publication have yielded dies not included here. Hardcover. New. (Compare @ $30) Price = $24 (was $25 (was $28)) SOLD

Byzantine

* Sear, D.R., Byzantine Coins and Their Values, 1996 printing of 1987 edition, 526 pp. (illustrated throughout). The current edition of the standard handbook on Byzantine coins. Includes an important section on forgeries. Hardcover w/DJ. New. Price = $75

Medieval & Modern World

Jacobs, N. and Vermeule, C.C., Japanese Coinage, 1972, 151 pp. (with illustrations and line drawings throughout). The first 45 pages consist of a detailed numismatic history of Japan (from ~480 A.D. to the present) that is the best available in English. The remainder of the book consists of a catalog (with mintage figures when known and rarity estimates) of all of the coin issues. Includes separate Price List laid in. Hardbound. Near New. Price = $11 (was $12 (was $15))

(Spink) The Milled Coinage of England 1662-1946, undated reprint of 1950 edition with 1958 supplement, 150 pp. (with illustrations sprinkled throughout). A nice handbook that lists all of the major issues of milled silver and gold. Contains rarity indications. Hardbound. New. Price = $11 (was $12 (was $15))

Auction Catalogs and Fixed Price Lists

Special Pricing: In an effort to move out lots of these catalogs I am offering a discount for the simultaneous purchase of multiple auction catalogs! Buy 5 or more catalogs, get 5% off the purchase price (before shipping costs); buy 10 or more, get 10% off; buy 15 or more and get 15% off.

Note: If you want to learn more about the specific contents of a wide variety of auction catalogs containing ancient coins, you really should check out Warren Esty’s excellent site. Warren also has a site where he sells catalogs, so you might be able to find catalogs you need (that I don’t currently have for sale).

Bankhaus Aufhauser (Munchen)

Auktion 13: Munzen und Medaillen (7-8 Oct 1997), 2045 lots (on 165 pp. + 91 regular + 2 enlargment plates), 708 lots of ancients, the rest medieval and modern. German text. Cardcovers. A few bidding notations, else Fine. Price = $3 (was $4 (was $6)) SOLD

Berk, Harlan J.

Buy or Bid Sales: 105, 112, 113, 114 (2 copies), 115, 117, 118, 119, 120, 123 (dated 1998-2001). Each issue contains ~1000 ancient coins (mostly) with a few antiquities sprinkled in. Most issues contain a few spectacular rarities as well as groups of recent hoard coins. Some contain color enlargements. Self-covered. Price = $1 each (or $9 for all 11 listed) (was $2 each) SOLD

CGB - Compagnie Generale de Bourse (Michel Prieru & Laurent Schmitt)

* Rome IV (1999). A fixed price list emphasizing the coinage of Severus Alexander, Orbiana and Julia Mamaea (as well as a section of late Roman). 372 coins. French text. Paper covers. Price = $3 SOLD

Rome VI (2000). A fixed price list emphasizing the coinage of Philip I (with 197 coins listed!), followed by another 174 Roman coins. Good illustrations and lots of discussion (particularly for such modestly-priced coins). French text. Paper covers. Price = $2 (was $3) SOLD

Rome VIII (2000). A fixed price list emphasizing the coinage of Septimius Severus and his family. Several pages of introductory text. 457 coins. French text. Paper covers. Price = $3 SOLD

Davis, Kirk

Catalogue of Ancient Coins No. 38 (Spring 2002), 121 lots of ancients (all illustrated on pages opposite descriptive text + 1 plate of enlargements). A selection of very attractive coins with quality illustrations, ranging in price from $65 to $8500. Cardcovers. Price = $1 (was $1.50 (was $2))

Jean Elsen

A lengthy run of auction catalogs and Fixed Price Lists from this Belgian firm. Typically 25% - 50% of the coins are ancients (with the remainder medieval and modern). Sometimes includes numismatic literature. Some of the FPLs feature articles on a particular numismatic subject. Printed on glossy paper and feature good-quality photos (via B/W plates) of all ancient coins and the more important medieval and modern coins. Features a larger number of moderately-priced coins than many other European and U.S. firms. Some of the more recent auction catalogs have color photos of a few special lots on the inside front and rear cover. The FPLs tend to have a smaller fraction of coins illustrated than the auction catalogs. The ancient coin sections of each illustrate virtually every coin. French text. Generally as New condition. Auction catalogs cardcover. FPLs self-covered.

Auction catalogs

Price = $3 each, 10 or more $2.50 each, or all 31 for $65 (was $4 each) All except #93 SOLD

Note: these are heavy catalogs, so shipping costs for a large group of auction catalogs will be significant.

Auction 49 (19 Apr 1997), 1520 lots

Auction 50 (14 Jun 1997), 1671 lots

Auction 56 (18-19 Dec 1998), 3594 lots

Auction 58 (12 Jun 1999), 2218 lots

Auction 61 (18-19 Mar 2000), 2840 lots

Auction 64 (2 Dec 2000), 2850 lots

Auction 65 (17-18 Mar 2001), 3274 lots

Auction 66 (16-17 Jun 2001), 3472 lots

Auction 67 (15 Sept 2001), 2490 lots

Auction 68 (14-15 Dec 2001), 3275 lots

Auction 70 (15 Jun 2002), 2663 lots

Auction 71 (20 & 21 Sep 2002), 3850 lots

Auction 72 (14 Dec 2002), 2223 lots

Auction 73 (15 Mar 2003), 2025 lots

Auction 74 (21 Jun 2003), 2245 lots SOLD

Auction 76 (13 Sept 2003), 2107 lots

Auction 77 (13 Dec 2003), 2640 lots

Auction 78 (20 Mar 2004), 1990 lots

Auction 81 (11 Sept 2004), 3220 lots

Auction 80 (12 Jun 2004), 2432 lots

Auction 82 (11 Dec 2004), 2134 lots

Auction 83 (12 Mar 2005), 2939 lots

Auction 85 (10 Sept 2005), 2688 lots

Auction 86 (10 Dec 2005), 1695 lots

Auction 87 (11 Mar 2006), 2396 lots

Auction 88 (10 Jun 2006), 2037 lots

Auction 89 (9 Sept 2006), 1884 lots

Auction 90 (9 Dec 2006), 2332 lots

Auction 91 (24 Mar 2007), 2472 lots

Auction 93 (15 Sept 2007), 2731 lots

Fixed Price Lists

Price = $1.50 each, 10 or more $1.25 each, or all 20 for $20 (was $2 each) SOLD

Liste 188 (Jan-Feb 1997), 660 lots

Liste 190 (Apr 1997), 1394 lots

Liste 191 (May-Jun 1997), 987 lots

Liste 193 (Sept 1997), 864 lots

Liste 212 (Oct-Nov 2000), 1158 lots

Liste 214 (Jan-Mar 2001), 1252 lots

Liste 216 (Jun-Jul 2001), 1486 lots

Liste 217 (Aug-Sept 2001), 2455 lots

Liste 218 (Oct-Nov 2001), 997 lots

Liste 220 (Jan-Apr 2002), 1285 lots

Liste 221 (May-Aug 2002), 2256 lots

Liste 222 (Sept-Oct 2002), 1783 lots

Liste 223 (Nov-Dec 2002), 1626 lots

Liste 225 (May-Aug 2003), 1387 lots

Liste 227 (Jan-Mar 2004), 1746 lots

Liste 231 (Jan-Mar 2005), 1754 lots

Liste 232 (Apr-Jun 2005), 2243 lots

Liste 233 (Jul-Sept 2005), 1792 lots

Liste 241 (Jul-Sept 2007), 1892 lots

Liste 242 (Oct-Dec 2007), 1361 lots

Empire Coins

The Coinage of Roman Egypt (30 May 1984), 139 lots of Roman Egyptian (all illustrated on facing plates). Cardcovers slightly discolored at edges. Price = $2 (was $3) SOLD

The Patrick E. Cosgrove Collection: Roman Imperial Coinage (1 Feb 1993), 174 lots (illustrated on 7 plates interleaved within the text). A small, but impressive collection (highlighted by a superb "Three Sisters" sestertius of Caligula. Cardcovers. (2) Price = $1 (was $1.50 (was $2))

Emporium Hamburg

These catalogs generally contain some ancient coins followed by a much larger selection of medieval and modern coins (particularly German) with some occasional literature or antiquity lots. Frequently massive catalogs (most are more than 1" thick), all have German text. Numbers 2 - 5 are hardcovered; the others have card covers. Price = $1 each (originally $3 each) SOLD

Auktion 2 (10-12 May 1984), 3859 lots (many illustrated throughout the text). Lots 631 - 803 are ancients; the rest world.

Auktion 3 (15-17 Nov 1984), 5151 lots (many illustrated throughout the text). Lots 397 - 707 are ancients; the rest world. Included Prices Realized.

Auktion 4 (11-13 April 1985), 5442 lots (many illustrated throughout the text + 4 color plates). 362 ancients; the rest world.

Auktion 5 (31 Oct - 2 Nov 1985), 6323 lots (many illustrated throughout the text). Lots 461 - 828 are ancients; the rest world.

Auktion 6 (15 - 18 April 1986), 6953 lots (many illustrated throughout the text + 2 color plates). 863 ancients; the rest world.

Auktion 9 (4 - 5 Aug 1987), 3471 lots (many illustrated throughout the text). 167 ancients; the rest world. Includes Prices Realized.

Auktion 10 (22 - 24 Oct 1987), 6233 lots (many illustrated throughout the text). 901 ancients; the rest world. Includes Prices Realized.

Auktion 12 (21 - 22 April 1988), 5163 lots (many illustrated throughout the text). 1287 ancients; the rest world.

Auktion 14 (5 - 6 Dec 1988), 4650 lots (many illustrated throughout the text). 446 ancients; the rest world.

Auktion 15 (25 - 27 April 1989), 5043 lots (many illustrated throughout the text). 268 ancients; the rest world.

Auktion 16 (27 April 1989), 1013 lots of medals (nearly all illustrated on plates).

Auktion 17 (23 - 24 Aug 1989), 3601 lots of world and German coins (many illustrated throughout the text).

Freeman & Sear

Fixed Price List 1 (Winter/Spring 1994), 286 lots of ancients (illustrated on separate plates + 5 enlargement plates). Cardcovers. Some notations on plates. Price = $1.50 (was $2 (was $3))

Fixed Price List 4 (Summer 1996), 361 lots of ancients (240 illustrated on separate plates + 2 enlargement plates). Cardcovers. Price = $1.50 (was $2 (was $3))

Fixed Price List 6 (Summer 2001), 192 choice ancient coins and 13 British medieval coins, all illustrated in excellent photos. Price = $1.50 (was $2 (was $3))

Glendining & Co.

Catalogue of Ancient Coins in Gold, Silver and Bronze (22 Oct 1969), 388 lots of ancients + 31 lots of U.S. coins. A selection of the best coins (mainly Roman and Byzantine gold) illustrated on 2 plates. Contains the prices realized printed next to each lot. Price = $2 (was $3 (was $4)) SOLD

The G.R. Arnold Collection of silver coins of the Severan Dynasty (21 Nov 1984), 322 lots (illustrated on 16 plates). An important collection of Severan coins (sale total = 61,545 pounds) from a specialist in the series. Many of these coins are published in the appropriate volume of Roman Silver Coins. Hardbound (with original cover pasted on and PR bound in). Very Fine and in significant demand. Price = $38 (was $40) SOLD

Grunthal, Henry & Gans, Edward (Numismatic Fine Arts)

* This series of auctions started in the mid 1940s and extended into the early 1960s and featured an assortment of coins (ancients, medieval, modern & U.S.). Illustrations were selective (like Stack’s catalogs of the same vintage), but frequently show rare coins. This group of 12 catalogs represents a nearly-complete set. A number of these catalogs belonged to Arthur Dewing (and have his bidding notations in a number of places). Unfortunately, he also cut out some of the text (though generally left the plate intact) for coins he purchased (and which are featured in the 1985 ANS publication of his collection). Includes an invoice for lots Dewing won in Sale 9. PRLs included for sales 1, 5, 7, 9 and 15. Includes the following:

Mail Bid Sale 1 (20 Nov 1945)

MBS 2 (21 May 1946)

MBS 3 (25 Mar 1947) includes the important Herzfeld collection of eastern ancient coins

MBS 4 (18 Nov 1947)

MBS 5 (1 Jun 1948)

MBS 7 (12 Apr 1949)

MBS 8 (5 Dec 1949)

MBS 9 (5 Jun 1950)

MBS 10 (10 Apr 1951)

MBS 13 (24 Mar 1953)

MBS 14 (9 Mar 1954)

MBS 15 (4 May 1955)

White cardcovers somewhat dirty and worn (with some foxing). A few descriptions (and fewer plates) cut out. A rare opportunity to acquire a nearly-complete run of these sales. Price = $60

Hirsch, Gerhard

These catalogs generally contain some ancient coins followed by a much larger selection of medieval and modern coins (particularly German) with some occasional literature or antiquity lots. All have German text and high-quality illustrations. Card covers. Price = $2.50 each (was $4 each) except as marked.

Auktion 150 (5-7 May 1986), 2892 lots of coins & medals (including 758 lots of ancients) + 147 literature lots. 62 plates.

Auktion 151 (24-27 Sept 1986), 4525 lots of coins & medals (including 960 lots of ancients). 93 plates.

Auktion 152 (26-29 Nov 1986), 3300 lots of coins & medals (including 941 lots of ancients) + 200 literature lots. 60 plates.

Auktion 153 (18-20 Feb 1987), 3348 lots of coins & medals (including 803 lots of ancients). 62 plates.

Auktion 154 (13-16 May 1987), 3343 lots of coins & medals (including 962 lots of ancients) + 769 literature lots. 69 plates.

Auktion 169 (20-22 Feb. 1991), 2977 lots of coins & medals (including 1500 lots of ancients). 110 plates (including 2 color plates of select ancient AU & AR coins).

Auktion 170 (22-25 May 1991), 4425 lots of coins, medals & antiquities (including 1920 lots of ancients & 520 of antiquities). 140 plates (including 2 color plates of antiquities).

Auktion 171 (25-28 Sept. 1991), 4134 lots of coins, medals & antiquities (including 1640 lots of ancients & 370 of antiquities). 111 plates (including 2 color plates of antiquities).

Auktion 173 (19-22 Feb. 1992), 4162 lots of coins, medals & antiquities (including 1430 lots of ancients & 470 of antiquities). 127 plates (including 2 color plates of antiquities).

Auktion 175 (23-26 Sept. 1992), 4356 lots of coins, medals & antiquities (including 1669 lots of ancients & 800 of antiquities). 139 plates (including 2 color plates of antiquities).

Auktion 176 (19-20 Nov 1992), 2514 lots of coins & medals (including 1030 lots of ancients). 87 plates.

Auktion 182 (4-6 May 1994), 2700 lots of coins, medals & antiquities (including 1206 lots of ancients). 92 plates. Water wrinkling on lower edge (some plates stuck together). Price = $2

Auktion 183 (20-24 Sept. 1994), 4449 lots of coins, medals & antiquities (including 1833 lots of ancients). 166 plates. Water wrinkling on lower edge (all text and plates usable). Price = $2

Auktion 184 (23-25 Nov 1994), 2437 lots of coins & medals (including 1025 lots of ancients). 91 plates.

Auktion 193 (19 Feb. 1997), 135 lots of Roman gold coins (all illustrated in color, most with enlargements; many with old pedigrees). Detailed numismatic & historical information for each lot. An important sale. Price = $4 (was $5)

Auktion 194 (19-22 Feb. 1997), 2692 lots of coins, medals & a few antiquities (including 727 lots of ancients). 87 plates.

* Kricheldorf, H.H.

A series of 32 catalogs from this Stuttgart auction house stretching from the firm’s beginning in 1955 to 2002. Like many European firms, these catalogs feature a selection of ancient, medieval and modern (especially German) coins. Virtually all of the ancients and most of the more important modern coins are illustrated. A number of catalogs also have enlargement plates.

Includes the following:

Auktion [I] 15 Oct 1955

Auktion [II] 28-29 May 1956

Auktion III 25-26 Feb 1957

Auktion IV 7 Oct 1957

Auktion V 20-21 Oct 1958

Auktion VII 12-13 Nov 1959

Auktion VIII 2 Nov 1960

Auktion IX 12 Jun 1961

Auktion X 7 May 1962

Auktion XI 11 Oct 1962

Auktion XIII 23 Sept 1963

Auktion XIV 7-8 July 1964

Auktion XV 15-16 Jun 1965

Auktion XVI 1-2 July 1966

Auktion XVII 8 May 1967

Auktion XVIII 6-8 Dec 1967

Auktion XIX 28-29 Jun 1968

Auktion XX 16-17 May 1969

Auktion XXI 6-7 Apr 1970

Auktion XXII 11-12 Feb 1971

Auktion XXIII 21-22 Jun 1971

Auktion XXIV 1-2 Oct 1971

Auktion XXV 8-9 May 1972

Auktion XXVI 19-21 Feb 1973

Auktion XXVII 12-13 Nov 1973

Auktion XXVIII 18-19 Jun 1974

Auktion XXIX 3-4 Mar 1975

Auktion XXX 5-6 Apr 1976

Auktion XXXII 14-15 Nov 1977

Auktion XLI 25-26 Nov 1988

Auktion XLIII 11-12 Mar 1992

Auktion 47 29-30 July 2002

All except the last are cardcovered; Auktion 47 is hardbound. A few have PRs; most do not. Auktion I, V and XI have had a photo or two cut out of one of the plates (as well as the corresponding text removed); other volumes appear untouched. German text. (This group makes a heavy pile ~12” tall) Price = $100 SOLD

Lanz

Auktion 135: Munzen der Antike (21 May 2007), 1065 lots of ancient coins, all illustrated within the text in color. German text. Cardcovers. Crease in front cover else Fine. Price = $7 (was $8) SOLD

Leu Numismatics

Auction 87: Roman Gold Coins: From the Collection of a Perfectionist (6 May 2003), 125 lots. A fabulous collection of rare Roman gold, illustrated in color as well as B/W enlargements (unusual for a Leu sale). Each lot description includes lengthy historical and numismatic notes. Cardcovers. Corner bumped, else Very Fine. Price = $16 (was $18) SOLD

Malloy, Alex G.

The Antioch Hoard of Gallienus, (1992) 30 pp. + 17 plates. Consists of an article (by Camden Percival, David Sorenson and Alex Malloy) providing a full discussion of the hoard followed by a selection of coins offered at fixed prices. Pricelist included. Price = $2.50 (was $3) SOLD

Morton & Eden

(11 Dec 2003) Ancient, Islamic, British and World Coins. Historical Medals. Banknotes.652 lots (including 111 ancients, 209 Islamic, 117 British gold – including 50 pieces of hammered gold, plus other lots). Partially illustrated within the text (with the exception of the English hammered gold and 5 guinea pieces – which are fully illustrated). Cardcovers. A few bidding notations. Price = $3 (was $4) SOLD

[M&M] Monnaies et Medailles/Munzen und Medaillen

Auktion VII: Schweizer und Auslandische Munzen; Munzen der Antike. (3-4 Dec 1948), 356 lots of European coins + 364 lots of ancients illustrated on 30 plates. A scarce early M&M catalog. French text. Cardcovers (slightly soiled). Price = $10 (was $12) SOLD

Auktion 85: Griechische, Romische und Byzantinische Munzen, etc. (11 April 1997), 340 lots of ancients + 423 lots of mostly European coins & medals illustrated on 55 plates (+ 1 plate of B/W enlargements). German text. Cardcovers. PR. Price = $7 (was $8) SOLD

Auktion 88: Griechische Munzen, Romische Munzen, Numismatische Bibliothek. (17 May 1999), 460 lots of Greek and Roman illustrated on 25 plates (+ 3 plates of B/W enlargements) + 175 lots of literature. German text. Cardcovers. Price = $7 (was $8) SOLD

Auktion 94: Griechische und Romische Munzen, etc. (16 Dec 2003), 79 lots of Greek and Roman, 57 lots of early medieval and 14 lots of Swiss, illustrated on 13 plates. German text. Cardcovers. Price = $5 (was $6) SOLD

Auktion 95: Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins; Monnaies Medievales et Modernes de Belgique, Espagne, France, Grande Bretagne & Italie. (4 Oct 2004), 178 lots of ancients, 263 lots of medieval and world coins, illustrated throughout the text in B/W and with a selection on 5 color plates. The last auction held by this venerable Swiss firm. English text for ancients & British; French for others. Cardcovers. Price = $6 (was $7) SOLD

* Fixed Price Lists, six different issues of this venerable publication containing a good mixture of quality ancient, medieval and modern coins. Some lists contain interesting themes (such as ancient coins of small module). Dates range from Nov/Dec 1983 – Feb 2000 and consist of the following lists: 461, 463, 469, 602, 603, 604. Paper covers. German text. Generally Very Fine to near New. Price = $4 for all three (or $1.25 each for specific issues)

Munzen und Medaillen Deutschland

Auktion 2: Griechische, Romische und Byzantinische Munzen; Sammlung Aes Grave, etc. (27 Mar 1998), 934 lots (including 706 ancients) on 46 plates. German text. Cardcovers (with previous owner’s inkstamp on front cover). Price = $4 (was $5) SOLD

Munz Zentrum

These catalogs generally contain a good selection of ancient coins followed by a larger selection of medieval and modern coins (particularly German) with some occasional literature or antiquity lots. Frequently large catalogs (most are almost 1" thick), all have German text and card covers. The paper is not glossy, so the illustrations are only decent, but the catalogs contain many nice coins. Price = $2.50 (was $3 (was $4)) each (except as noted below)

Auktion 60 (31 Oct 1986), 892 lots (nearly all illustrated throughout the text). A specialized collection consisting only of coins of the German city of Koln.

Auktion 61 (18 - 20 Mar 1987), 4721 lots (many illustrated throughout the text). 1170 ancients. Includes Prices Realized.

Auktion 63 (13 - 14 Apr 1988), 2924 lots (many illustrated throughout the text + 6 color plates). 690 ancients. Includes Prices Realized.

Auktion 67 (7 - 10 Nov 1989), 6088 lots (many illustrated throughout the text + 2 color plates). 1114 ancients (including 130 lots of oil lamps). Prices Realized.

Auktion 69 (12 - 14 Sep 1990), 3169 lots (many illustrated throughout the text). 744 ancients. Prices Realized.

Numismatica Ars Classica

Autumn Sale 95 (26-27 Oct 1995), 980 lots of ancients + 678 world coins (mostly Italian) illustrated on 96 B/W + 8 color enlargement plates. Text for ancients in English; world coins described in Italian. Cardcovers (slightly rubbed). Price = $6 (was $7) SOLD

Auction F: Greek, Roman & Byzantine Coins (17 April 1996), 733 lots of ancients (with brief descriptions) illustrated on 39 quality plates. Cardcovers. Price = $4 (was $5 (was $6)) SOLD

Auction I: Greek, Roman & Byzantine Coins (19 May 1999), 1445 lots of ancients (with brief descriptions) illustrated on 85 quality plates. Cardcovers. Price = $4 (was $5 (was $6)) SOLD

Auction K: Greek, Roman & Byzantine Coins (30 March 2000), 1139 lots of ancients (with brief descriptions) illustrated on 72 quality plates. Cardcovers. Price = $4 (was $5 (was $6)) SOLD

Auction M: Greek, Roman & Byzantine Coins (20 March 2002), 906 lots of ancients (with brief descriptions) illustrated on 54 quality plates. Cardcovers. Price = $4 (was $5 (was $6)) SOLD

Pegasi

Auction I (8 Sept 1995), 485 lots (all except ~50 ancient coins), illustrated within the text. Cardcovers. Price = $1.50 (was $2)

Auction II (8 June 1996), 618 lots (including 480 ancients), illustrated within the text. Cardcovers. Price = $1.50 (was $2)

Sotheby & Co.

Catalogue of the Bolton Percy (1967) Hoard of Stycas together with Ancient Coins and Numismatic Books (23 June 1971) 201 lots of stycas + 76 lots of ancients (with a selection illustrated on 2 plates). Prices realized included. Price = $2.50 (was $3)

Ancient, English & Foreign Coins in Gold, Silver and Bronze (16 Feb 1977) 479 lots (with a selection illustrated on 3 plates). Estimated prices included. Price = $2.50 (was $3)

Ancient, English & Foreign Coins in Gold, Silver and Bronze (13 Jul 1977) 486 lots (with a selection illustrated on 4 plates). Estimated prices included. Price = $2.50 (was $3)

Spink

Auction 123: The Michael Kelly Collection of Roman Silver Coins (18 Nov 1997), 488 lots (a number containing more than one coin – all illustrated on 26 plates). A nice representative collection of denarii and antoniniani. Cardcovers. Very Fine. Price = $11 (was $12) SOLD

Stack's/Coin Galleries

United States Coins and Paper Money (22 Feb 1977), 1736 lots. Some of the lots are illustrated in the text. Cardcovers. Prices Realized. Price = $1 (was $2)

Ancient and Modern Coins of the World and the United States (10 Nov 1998), 3768 lots (367 of ancients, the rest world & U.S.). Some of the lots are illustrated in the text or on interleaved plates. Cardcovers. A few bidding notations. Price = $1.50 (was $3)

Ancient and Modern Coins of the World and the United States (26 Feb 2003), 2598 lots (268 of ancients, the rest world & U.S.). Some of the lots are illustrated in the text or on interleaved plates. Cardcovers. Price = $1.50 (was $2)

Sternberg, Frank

Auktion XXIX (30-31 Oct 1995), 547 lots of ancients + 320 lots of German and other medieval/modern coins + 170 lots of antiquities. 60 B/W plates + 4 B/W enlargement plates + 9 color plates. Cardcovers. Estimates and PR sheet. German text. Price = $9 (was $10)

Auktion XXXV (28-29 October 2000), 1057 lots of ancients + 320 lots of ancient seals with several color and b/w enlargement plates. Price = $5 (was $6 (was $8)) SOLD

Tkalec

Offentliche Auktion: 1500 Jahre Munzpragekunst: Munzen und Medaillen in feinster Qualitat (26 Oct 2007), 269 lots of superb ancients + 251 lots of world coins + 41 lots of medals, all illustrated (and most enlarged) in color. Highlights include an gold Pantikapaion stater and an Eid Mar denarius. English text. Cardcovers. New. Price = $13 (was $15) SOLD

Vinchon

Numismatique (16 Nov 1991), 475 lots (98 of which are ancients, the rest world coins). B/W illustrations throughout the text (as well as on 2 color plates). A typical high-quality Vinchon production. Cardcovers. French text. Price = $4 (originally $6)

Numismatique (24-25 April 1996), 1562 lots (illustrated throughout the text in B/W, with selected lots appearing on 4 color plates). The sale of a large collection consisting only of gold coins from ancient times to the present. Includes 43 Greek, 111 Roman and 158 Byzantine gold coins (with the remainder being medieval and modern gold coins). Cardcovers. French text. Price = $5 (was $6)

Periodicals

Coin World’s World Coins.

4 issues of the world & ancient coin supplement to the weekly Coin World (these isses are all devoted to ancient coins). Includes March 1987: A Beginner’s Guide to Ancient Coins, by Richard Giedroyc; May 1987: Byzantine Coins, by David R. Cervin; Dec. 1987: A Numismatic Illustration of th Bible, by Robert D. Leonard Jr.; Aug. 1988: The Grandeur That Was Rome, by David Vagi. Each issue is 40 - 50 pages (nearly half consisting of the article; the remainder advertisements). Paper covers over newsprint. Fine. Price = $3 (was $4)

Terms of Sale
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Todd Ballen