 | A rare Gaius (Caligula) (AD 37-41), with Agrippina Senior. AV aureus NGC AU 4/5 – 4/5 soared to a record $216k. Another ancient that reached six figures was an unpublished Stater of Menelaus, King of Cyprus that closed at $114k. Exceedingly rare with no examples in sales archives, and apparently unknown as a full stater. |
 | A Star Mint State Julius Caesar Aureus that ended at $78k. Mint State ancient coins with a star designation for superior eye appeal are strong performers. An Otho (15 January-16 April AD 69). AV aureus NGC Choice VF 4/5 – 3/5 made $72k. Gold aurei like this example are rare and coveted as the "key" coin in any set of the '12 Caesars'. |
 | A Michael III "the Drunkard" (AD 842-867), with Theodora and Thecla. AV solidus (19mm, 4.42 gm, 7h). NGC MS★ 5/5 – 5/5 reached $66k. A Provincial gold Proof Pattern Ducaton (Silver Rider) 1672 PR63 NGC closed well above estimates at $180k. This coin is the only certified example known. |
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