Romanian Coins in Top Quality at Solidus
Solidus Numismatik
Auction 136
Coins
22 October 2024
Online
Solidus presents their Auction 136 with 534 attractive lots. The auction will take place on Tuesday 22 October 2024 from 16:00 as a live auction on the platform Auex. Bids can already be placed.
The auction contains a comprehensive selection of ancient coins, including some rarities such as an extremely rare antoninan of Jotapian. Some extremely rare Roman Provinicial coins deserve special mention. Among the modern coins is part 1 of a collection of modern Romania from 1866 onwards. Among the moderately valued and mostly slabbed coins are many rarities and pieces in top condition. An attractive series of Islamic coins includes a rare Abbasid dinar from Mecca (234 H.). The auction ends with attractive groups of coins at very moderate estimates. Here are some highlights of the auction:
Lot 1217: Jotapianus (248 – 249 AD). Antoninianus (silver). 248 – 249 A.D. Nicopolis in Seleucia. Extremely rare. Very fine. Estimate 5500 EUR.
Lot 1244: Aelia Eudoxia (400-404 AD). Solidus (gold). 402 – 403 A.D. Constantinopolis. Extremely rare. Minimal fine scratch on reverse above the shield, otherwise fresh. Estimate 5000 EUR.
Lot 1332: Kingdom of Romania. Charles (1881-1914). 5 lei (silver). 1901. Hamburg. Rare in this condition. Almost mint state with partly intense brilliant lustre. Estimate 600 EUR.
Lot 1383: Abbasids. Al-Mutawakkil bi-amr Allah (232 – 247 H. / 847 – 861). Dinar (gold). 234 H. Mecca. Very rare. Slightly wavy flan, scratches, trace of abrasion, very nice. Estimate 3000 EUR.
