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The E-Sylum: Volume 29, Number 44, 2026, Article 23

KUENKER AUCTION SALE 449

Künker will hold three auction sales featuring exclusively coins from the ancient world in early November 2026. The series will conclude with an eLive Premium Auction containing two special collections: coins from Syracuse from the collection of Dr. Hartmut Kreutzer, and the 11th installment of the Dr. W. R. collection, featuring coins ranging from the first tetrarchy to the fall of the Western Roman Empire. -Garrett

eLive Premium Auction 449: Sammlung Dr. Hartmut Kreutzer, Teil 1

11. November 2026 auf www.kuenker.auex.de

When people hear the name Dr. Hartmut Kreutzer, they immediately think of his important book on the Syracusan drachmas and small silver coins from the period of the signatory artists. Now the first part of his collection is coming to market. It comprises around 100 lots of—not surprisingly—coins from Syracuse, including extremely rare small coins as well as comparative specimens of Syracusan and Sicilian coinage.

The pieces were selected with a deep understanding of the artistic quality and rarity of certain dies. Thus, not only will those who would like to own a coin from the city of Syracuse find something of interest, but so will the experienced specialist collector. For the collection offers types that are rarely seen.

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Lot 4026. Griechenland. Sicilia. Syrakus. Tetradrachme 415/405 v. Chr., beidseitig signiert von Euainetos. Selten. Herrliche Patina, min. Prägeschwäche, sehr schön +. Exemplar der Auktion NAC L, Zürich 2001, Nr. 1224.

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Lot 4036. Griechenland. Sicilia. Syrakus. Hemidrachme 410/405 v. Chr. Feine Tönung, min. korrodiert, sehr schön-vorzüglich. Exemplar der E-Sale Roma Numismatics 28, London 2016, Nr. 38.

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Lot 4045. Griechenland. Sicilia. Syrakus. Litra 415/405 v. Chr. Feine Patina, sehr schön-vorzüglich. Exemplar der Auktion Vecchi 14, London 1999, Nr. 316.

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Lot 4059. Griechenland. Sicilia. Syrakus. Drachme 410/405 v. Chr. Hübsche Tönung, min. korrodiert, gutes sehr schön. Exemplar der Auktion Roma Numismatics II, London 2011, Nr. 114.

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Lot 4065. Griechenland. Sicilia. Syrakus. 50 Litren 405/400 v. Chr. Geprägt mit leicht rostigem Aversstempel, sehr schön-vorzüglich/vorzüglich. Exemplar der Auktion Leu Numismatik AG 61, Zürich 1995, Nr. 72.

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Lot 4076. Griechenland. Sicilia. Syrakus. Hieron II., 274-216 v. Chr. Drachme 269/263 v. Chr. Winz. Prüfstelle am Rand, sonst vorzüglich. Exemplar der Sammlung Gustave Burel, Auktion Rollin & Feuardent, Paris 11.-14. Juni 1913, Nr. 111.

eLive Premium Auction 449: Sammlung Dr. W. R., Teil 11

11. November 2026 auf www.kuenker.auex.de

As part of the eLive Premium Auction 449, the 11th installment of the Dr. W. R. Collection is being sold. Connoisseurs now know what to expect: select rarities of outstanding quality in all three metals—gold, silver, and bronze.

Part 11 features coins from the numismatically significant period spanning the beginning of the First Tetrarchy to the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Specialty collectors have much to look forward to, as they will discover many rare emperors—among whom we mention here only Alexander of Carthage and Martinianus. But the collection also includes historically interesting rarities featuring some of the better-known rulers.

The selection is thus extensive. Nevertheless, we recommend taking a closer look at the thoughtfully curated lots, which contain coins—some of which are in perfect condition.

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Lot 4503. Römische Kaiserzeit. Carausius, 287-291. Antoninian, unbestimmte Münzstätte. Von großer Seltenheit. Min. Prägeschwäche am Rand, vorzüglich. Exemplar der Auktion Hauck & Aufhäuser 20, München 2007, Nr. 544.

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Lot 4506. Römische Kaiserzeit. Diocletianus, 284-305. Aureus 294, Rom. Selten. Sehr attraktives Exemplar, vorzüglich-Stempelglanz. Exemplar der Auktion Rauch 107, Wien 2018, Nr. 425.

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Lot 4513. Römische Kaiserzeit. Maximianus I., 285-305. Aureus 286, Antiochia. Sehr selten. Winz. Schrötlingsfehler am Rand, vorzüglich. Exemplar der Auktion Münzen und Medaillen AG 85, Basel 1997, Nr, 234.

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Lot 4524. Römische Kaiserzeit. Constantius I., 293-306. Argenteus 300/301, Rom, 6. Emission. Selten. Exemplar mit feiner Patina, fast vorzüglich. Exemplar der Auktion Lanz 138, München 2007, Nr. 916.

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Lot 4537. Römische Kaiserzeit. Maximinus II. Daia, 305-313. Aureus 306/307, Nicomedia. Selten. Fast vorzüglich. Exemplar der Auktion Münzen und Medaillen AG 86, Basel 1998, Nr. 201.

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Lot 4549. Römische Kaiserzeit. Alexander von Karthago, 308-309. Follis, Karthago. Sehr selten. Breiter Schrötling, kl. Doppelschlag, gutes sehr schön. Exemplar der Auktion NAC 29, Zürich 2005, Nr. 631.

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Lot 4553. Römische Kaiserzeit. Licinius I., 308-324. Follis 308/313, Nicomedia, 3. Offizin. Dunkle Patina, vorzüglich. Exemplar der Auktion Helios 1, München 2008, Nr. 581.

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Lot 4558. Römische Kaiserzeit. Martinianus, 324. Follis, Nicomedia, 2. Offizin. Von großer Seltenheit. Dunkle Patina, min. korrodiert, fast sehr schön. Erworben im Dezember 1997.

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Lot 4584. Römische Kaiserzeit. Constantinus I., 306-337. Follis 327, Constantinopolis. Von großer Seltenheit. Feine Tönung mit etwas Silbersud, min. korrodiert, sehr schön-vorzüglich. Exemplar der Auktion CNG 129, Lancaster 2025, Nr. 573.

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Lot 4606. Römische Kaiserzeit. Constantinus II., 337-340. Solidus 337/340, Siscia. Von großer Seltenheit. Leichter Doppelschlag, vorzüglich. Exemplar der Auktion Hess-Divo 332, Zürich 2017, Nr. 121.

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Lot 4698. Römische Kaiserzeit. Johannes, 423-425. Solidus, Ravenna. Von großer Seltenheit. Winz. Druckstelle im Feld des Avers, sehr schön. Exemplar der Auktion NAC Autumn Sale 95, Zürich 1995, Nr. 686.

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Lot 4717. Römische Kaiserzeit. Valentinianus III., 425-455, für Justa Grata Honoria. Solidus 430/445, Ravenna. Von großer Seltenheit. Winz. Kratzer, fast vorzüglich. Exemplar der Auktion Giessener Münzhandlung 107, München 2001, Nr. 642.

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