Lotto n. 361 - Sextus Pompeius Magnus Pius. AE Halved As, Sicily mint, c. 42-38 BC. Obv. MAGN (MA ligate). Laureate head of Janus, with features of Pompey the Great. Rev. PIVS Prow right; below, IMP. Cr. 479/1; RPC I 671. AE. 9.02 g. 28.5 mm. Interesting example, halved in antiquity. Green patina. VF.

Lotto n. 362 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, 44 BC. Obv. CAESAR IMP. Laureate head right; behind, lituus and simpulum. Rev. M. METTIVS. Venus standing left, holding sceptre and Victory and resting left elbow on shield on globe; in left field, H. Cr. 480/3; RRSC D265.3. AR. 3.81 g. 20.5 mm. RR. Very rare issue, nicely toned. Banker's marks on obverse, slightly off-center. About VF.

Lotto n. 363 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, C. Cossutius Maridianus moneyer, 44 BC. Obv. PARENS PATRIAE - CAESAR. Veiled head right, wearing the Etruscan gold crown; to left, apex; to right. lituus. Rev. C·COSSVTIVS and MARIDIANVS. Crosswise; in the four corners A-A-A-F F (aere, argento, auro flando feriundo). Cr. 480/19; B. (Julia) 43; RRSC D265.14. AR. 3.42 g. 20 mm. R. Rare and fascinating issue. Corrosions. Good F. This denarius is the most remarkable example of Caesar's vision for his future as an autocrat: there is not the slightest hint of the imagery commonly associated with Greek rulers, such as the diadem or the mention of the word 'rex'. Instead, Caesar chooses the seemingly innocuous title of 'parens patriae' (father of the fatherland), a title granted to him when he was appointed dictator perpetuus (dictator for life). Contrary to common misconception, Caesar is not wearing a laurel wreath, but a crown made of small golden leaves, as clearly seen on this specimen. This was the crown worn by Jupiter Capitolinus and by the dictator during his triumphal procession. Caesar's head is veiled to signify his role as Pontifex Maximus. For the same reason, we also find the symbols of the two most important priestly colleges: on the left, the apex, a pointed leather cap worn by the Flamines during their duties, and on the right, the lituus, the staff used by Augurs responsible for interpreting bird omens in Rome. However, despite Caesar’s careful strategies, strong opposition grew among the Senators, who foresaw their diminishing influence and power. Caesar's assassination was only a matter of time.

Lotto n. 364 - Petillius Capitolinus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 43 BC. Obv. Head of Jupiter right; behind, CAPITOLINVS. Rev. Hexastyle temple (Capitoline Temple) with decorated roof; between central four columns, hanging decoration; below, PETILLIVS. Cr. 487/1; B. (Petilia) 1; RRSC D271.1. AR. 3.97 g. 18.5 mm. R. Rare and good example, with pleasant tone. Banker's mark on obverse. VF.

Lotto n. 365 - Marcus Antonius and Lepidus. AR Denarius, unknown mint in Gallia Transalpina and Cisalpina, 43-42 BC. Obv. Lituus, jug and raven; above, M·ANTON·IMP (NT ligate). Rev. Simpulum, aspergillum, axe and apex; around, M·LEPID·IMP. Cr. 489/2; B. (Antonia) 10, (Aemilia) 27; RRSC D273.2. AR. 3.58 g. 18.5 mm. RR. Very rare issue. Areas of weak strike. Light banker's mark on obverse. F/Good F.

Lotto n. 366 - Marcus Antonius and Lepidus. AR Quinarius, unknown mint in Gallia Transalpina and Cisalpina, 43-42 BC. Obv. Victory standing right, crowning trophy. Rev. Simpulum, aspergillum, axe and apex. AR. 1.47 g. 12.5 mm. RRRR. Excessively rare, apparently unpublished on the standard references. Hybrid issue. For obverse cf. Cr. 489/4 and for reverse cf. Cr. 489/3. VF.

Lotto n. 367 - P. Clodius M.f. Turrinus. AR Denarius, 42 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, lyre. Rev. P. CLODIVS - M.F. Diana standing right, with bow and quiver over shoulder, holding lighted torch in each hand. Cr. 494/23; B. 15; RRSC D275.6a. AR. 3.9 g. 20.5 mm. Almost full weight. Light golden tone. Banker's marks. VF.

Lotto n. 368 - Sextus Pompeius. AR Denarius, 42-40 BC, Sicily. Obv. MAG PIVS IMP ITER. Head of Neptune right, hair tied with band, with trident over shoulder. Rev. PRAEF CLAS ET ORAE MARIT EX SC. Naval trophy with trident above and anchor below; prow stem on left and aplustre on right; two heads of Scylla at base. Cr. 511/2a; RRSC D290.1a. AR. 3.47 g. 20 mm. R. Rare and fascinating issue. Rough surfaces and metal flaw on obverse. About VF/Good F.

Lotto n. 369 - Sextus Pompeius. AR Denarius, Sicily, 42-40 BC. Obv. Head of Cn. Pompeius Magnus right; behind jug, before, lituus; around, MAG PIVS IMP ITER. Rev. Neptune standing left, holding aplustre and placing foot on prow; on either side, one of the Catanean brothers, bearing his father on his shoulders; above, PRAEF; in exergue, CLAS ET ORAE/ MAR IT EX SC. Cr. 511/3a; B. 27 (Pompeia); RRSC D290.2a. AR. 3.69 g. 19 mm. RR. Very rare and lightly toned. Small banker's mark on obverse. Expressive portrait. About VF.

Lotto n. 370 - Marcus Antonius and Octavianus with M. Barbatius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 41 BC. Obv. Head of Marcus Antonius right; around, M·ANT·IMP·AVG·III·VIR·R·P·C·M·BARBAT·Q·P (MP and AV ligate). Rev. Head of Octavianus right, bearded; around, CAESAR·IMP·PONT·III·VIR·R·P. Cr. 517/2; B. (Antonia) 51, (Barbatia) 2, (Julia) 96; RRSC D296.1. AR. 3.68 g. 21 mm. Well centred and good example, lightly toned. Banker's mark on obverse. Good VF.

Lotto n. 371 - Aristo Mutumbal Ricoce, suffetes. AE 28 mm. Sardinia, Caralis. Circa 40 BC. Obv. ARISTO MVTVMBAL RICOCE SVF. Jugate heads right. Rev. VE-N-ERIS. Tetrastyle temple with closed doors, eagle in pediment and row of antefixes along roofline; KAR in exergue. RPC I 624. AE. 10.42 g. 28 mm. RR. Very rare issue. Rough surfaces. Good F. The identification of the conjoined heads on the obverse of this coin remains uncertain. They have been variously identified as Octavian and Agrippa, Octavian and M. Aemilius Lepidus, and Octavian and Caesar. RPC states that 'the portraits are completely unlike those of Octavian and....are probably those of municipal officials.' In the case of provincial coinage, it is difficult to use style as a criterion in identification as portraits were often either the work of inferior engravers or engravers without access to the Imperial imago. Without any epigraphic evidence the exact identity of these individuals will have to remain uncertain.

Lotto n. 372 - Octavian with Divos Iulius. AE 31,5 mm, uncertain mint in Italy, 38 BC. Obv. DIVI F. Bare head of Octavian right, lightly bearded; below chin, star. Rev. DIVOS/IVLIVS within laurel wreath. Cr. 535/2; RPC I 621. AE. 24.87 g. 31.5 mm. VF.

Lotto n. 373 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila between two standards; below, LEG IV. Cr. 544/17; B. (Antonia) 108; RRSC D319.j. AR. 3.56 g. 17 mm. Nice example with pleasant tone. Slightly off-center. About VF/VF.

Lotto n. 374 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila between two standards; below, LEG V. Cr. 544/18; RRSC D319.k; CRI 354; RBW 1840. AR. 3.31 g. 19 mm. Dark tone. Some marks and light scratches, otherwise. about VF/VF.

Lotto n. 375 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila between two standards; below, LEG VI. Cr. 544/19; B. (Antonia) 111; RRSC D319l. AR. 3.64 g. 18 mm. Well centred, with enchanting tone. Gash and scratches. About VF.

Lotto n. 376 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila between two standards; below, LEG VII. Cr. 544/20; B. (Antonia) 113; RRSC D319.m. AR. 3.75 g. 16.5 mm. Well centred. Rough surfaces. About VF.

Lotto n. 377 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila between two standards; below, LEG VII. Cr. 544/20; RRSC D319.m; CRI 357; RBW 1842. AR. 3.4 g. 17.5 mm. Banker marks. About VF/Good F.

Lotto n. 378 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila between two standards; below, LEG IX. Cr. 544/23 (Antonia); RRSC D319.q. AR. 2.53 g. 19.5 mm. Some marks and light scratches, otherwise. VF/About VF.

Lotto n. 379 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila between two standards; below, LEG XIII. Cr. 544/27; B. (Antonia) 121; RRSC D319.u. AR. 3.43 g. 18 mm. Well centred and nicely toned. Banker's marks. Deposits. VF/About VF.

Lotto n. 380 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila between two standards; below, LEG XIX. Cr. 544/35; RRSC D319.cc; CRI 378; RBW 1847. AR. 3.13 g. 18 mm. Good F.

Lotto n. 381 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila between two standards; below, LEG XXI. Cr. 544/37; B. (Antonia) 136; RRSC D319.ee. AR. 3.13 g. 17.5 mm. Well centred and lightly toned. Rough surfaces. About VF/VF.

Lotto n. 382 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, 19-18 BC. Obv. CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Oak-wreathed head right. Rev. DIVVS IVLIVS. Comet with eight rays and tail. RIC I (2nd ed.) 37A. AR. 3.67 g. 21 mm. Good example of this fascinating issue. Well centred and nicely toned with golden hues. Banker's marks on obverse. VF. A comet that appeared in the summer of 44 BC was interpreted as a sign of Julius Caesar's ascent to the heavens, helping Octavian in his campaign to persuade the Senate to deify his adoptive father. This association between Caesar's deification and the comet resurfaced when Augustus proposed the Saecular Games in 17 BC, and the 'Julian star' was depicted on coins leading up to the event.

Lotto n. 383 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, Lugdunum mint, 15 BC. Obv. AVGVSTVS DIVI F. Bare head right. Rev. Bull butting right; in exergue, IMP•X. RIC I (2nd ed.) 167a. AR. 3.76 g. 19.5 mm. Well centred and nicely toned with golden hues. Cleaning marks, otherwise. good VF.

Lotto n. 384 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, Lugdunum mint, 15-13 BC. Obv. AVGVSTVS DIVI F. Bare head right. Rev. IMP X ACT. Apollo standing left, holding plectrum in right hand and lyre in left hand. RIC I (2nd ed.) 171A. AR. 3.67 g. 18.5 mm. Heavy cleaning marks. VF.

Lotto n. 385 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AV Aureus. Lugdunum mint, 2 BC - 12 AD. Obv. CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. Laureate head right. Rev. C L CAESARES (in exergue) [A]VGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT. Gaius and Lucius Caesar, on left and right, standing facing, each togate and resting a hand on one of two shields set on ground between them; behind the shields, two spears; above, on left, simpulum right, and on right, lituus left. RIC I (2nd ed.) 206; C. 42; Calicó 176. AV. 6.56 g. 19 mm. RR. Very rare, with delicate reddish hues. Good F.

Lotto n. 386 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, Lugdunum mint, 2 BC-4 AD. Obv. CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. Laureate head right. Rev. C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT. Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing, each, togate, resting hand on shield and spear, on left lituus right, and on right simpulum left. RIC I (2nd ed.) 207. AR. 3.72 g. 19 mm. Well centred, with pleasant tone. Scratches on obverse. Hairline flancrack. VF.

Lotto n. 387 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, Lugdunum mint, 2 BC-4 AD. Obv. CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. Laureate head right. Rev. C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT. Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing, each, togate, resting hand on shield and spear, simpulum, left, and lituus, right, flanking, right and left respectively; X below each. RIC I (2nd ed.) 212; RSC 43d. AR. 3.53 g. 18.5 mm. Striking weakness on obverse. Dark cabinet tone. About VF.

Lotto n. 388 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, uncertain mint in Italy, 32-29 BC. Obv. Bust of Venus, right, with stephane and necklace. Rev. CAESAR DIVI F. Octavian in military dress advancing left, extending right hand, and holding transverse spear in left. RIC I (2nd ed.) 251. AR. 3.35 g. 20 mm. Lightly toned, some minor scratches. About VF.

Lotto n. 389 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, uncertain mint in Italy (Brundisium or Rome), 29-27 BC. Obv. Laureate head right. Rev. Statue of August on rostral column; in field, IMP-CAESAR. RIC I (2nd ed.) 271. AR. 3.68 g. 22.5 mm. Scarce. Good example, with delicate tone. Slightly pitted surfaces. Banker's marks. Good VF.

Lotto n. 390 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, uncertain Italian mint, possibly Rome. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo of Actium right, with features resembling Octavian. Rev. IMP CAESAR. Octavian, as city founder, plowing right with yoke of oxen, holding whip and plow handle. RIC I (2nd ed.) 272. AR. 3.87 g. 20 mm. R. Rare and choice, lightly toned and sound metal. Restored. About EF.

Lotto n. 391 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). Fourrèe Denarius, P. Petronius Turpilianus moneyer, 18 BC. Obv. CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Bare head right. Rev. TVRPILIANVS III VIR. Star above crescent moon. Cf. RIC I (2nd ed.) 300. AE. 3.17 g. 20.5 mm. RR. Very rare. Corrosions. Good F.

Lotto n. 392 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 16 BC. Obv. OB CIVIS SERVATOS. Oak-wreath between two laurel branches. Rev. C CASSIVS C F CELER IIIVIR A A A F F. Legend surrounding S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 374. AE. 23.16 g. 35 mm. Dark patina with green hues. Minor corrosion spots on obverse. VF.

Lotto n. 393 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint, L. Caninius Gallus moneyer, 12 BC. Obv. AVGVSTVS. Bare head right. Rev. L CANINIVS GALLVS III VIR. German kneeling right in attitude of submission, offering up vexillum and extending hand. RIC I (2nd ed.) 416; RSC 383. AR. 3.57 g. 21 mm. Scarce. Good F/About VF.

Lotto n. 394 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Quadrans, Rome mint, 4 BC. Obv. C NAEVIVS CAPELLA. Legend surrounding S C. Rev. IIIVIR A A A F F. Altar with bowl-shaped top, hung with garland. RIC I (2nd ed.) 466. AE. 3.08 g. 16 mm. VF.

Lotto n. 395 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE As, Rome mint, 11-12. Obv. IMP CAESAR DIVI F AVGVSTVS IMP XX. Bare head left. Rev. PONIF MAXIM TRIBVN POT XXXIIII. Legend surrounding S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 471. AE. 9.95 g. 29.5 mm. Interesting spelling mistake in the legend. VF.

Lotto n. 396 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Cistophorus, Ephesus mint, 24-20 BC. Obv. IMP CAESAR. Bare head right. Rev. AVGVSTVS. Capricorn right, head turned back, holding cornucopiae; all in laurel wreath. RIC I (2nd ed.) 480; RPC I 2213. AR. 10.18 g. 26 mm. Good example with pleasant tone. Holed in antiquity. VF/Good VF.

Lotto n. 397 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) with Agrippa. AE As, Nemausus mint, 10-14. Obv. IMP DIVI F P P. Heads of Agrippa (left) and Augustus (right) back to back Agrippa wearing combined rostral crown and laurel wreath and Augustus is laureate. Rev. COL NEM. Crocodile chained to palm-shoot with short dense fronds and tip left: above on left a wreath with long ties. RIC I (2nd ed.) 159. AE. 12.5 g. 26 mm. Lovely brown patina. Areas of weak strike and pitted surface on reverse. About VF.

Lotto n. 398 - Divus Augustus (died 14 AD). AE As, Rome mint, 34-37. Obv. DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER. Radiate head left. Rev. S C. Winged thunderbolt upright. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Tib.) 83. AE. 11.72 g. 26.5 mm. Lovely dark patina. Minor corrosion spots. VF.

Lotto n. 399 - Divus Augustus (died 14 AD). AE 28 mm, Emerita mint (Hispania), struck under Tiberius. Obv. DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER. Radiate head left. Rev. Camp gateway inscribed with AVGVSTA/EMERITA. Cf. RPC I 23 (bigger coin). AE. 9.52 g. 28 mm. Good condition for issue. Fascinating type with camp gateway on reverse. Good VF.

Lotto n. 400 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE 18 mm, Uncertain mint in Macedonia (Philippi?). Obv. Bare head right. Rev. Two priests ploughing with yoke of oxen right. RPC I 1656. AE. 3.76 g. 18.5 mm. Green patina with some light brown deposits. About VF.

Lotto n. 401 - Tiberius as Caesar (4-14). AE As, Rome mint, 10-11. Obv. TI CAESAR AVGVST F IMPERAT V. Bare head right. Rev. PONTIFEX TRIBVN POTESTATE XII. Legend surrounding S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) Augustus 469. AE. 10.8 g. 28 mm. Pleasant dark patina. VF.

Lotto n. 402 - Tiberius (14-37). AE Dupondius, Rome mint, 22-23. Obv. IVSTITIA. Draped bust of Iustitia right, wearing stephane decorated with floral ornaments; hair fastened in a knot at the back. Rev. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXIIII round S C. Legend surrounding large S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 46. AE. 12.89 g. 28 mm. Deep brown patina. Good F/About VF.

Lotto n. 403 - Tiberius (14-37). AE As, Rome mint, 35-36. Obv. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII. Laureate bust left. Rev. PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN POTEST XXXVII SC. Winged caducaeus. RIC I (2nd ed.) 59. AE. 11.1 g. 28 mm. Untouched dark patina with earthy encrustations. Lustrous grounds on the reverse. Good VF/EF.

Lotto n. 404 - Gaius (Caligula) (37-41). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 39-40. Obv. C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS P M TR POT. Pietas, veiled and draped, seated left, holding patera, resting left arm on small facing figure; in exergue, PIETAS. Rev. DIVO-AVG, S-C. Hexastyle garlanded temple, before which Gaius veiled and togate, sacrifices over altar; one attendant leads bull to the altar; a second holds patera. RIC I (2nd ed.) 36. AE. 26.15 g. 34 mm. RR. Very rare and fascinating issue. F.

Lotto n. 405 - Gaius (Caligula) (37-41). AE As, Rome mint, 37-38. Obv. C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT. Bare head left. Rev. VESTA S C. Vesta, veiled and draped, seated left on throne with ornamented back and legs, holding patera in right hand and long transverse sceptre in left. RIC I (2nd ed.) 38. AE. 11.26 g. 29.5 mm. Good example. Slightly rough surfaces. Good VF/VF.

Lotto n. 406 - Claudius (41-54). AE Quadrans, Rome mint, 41 AD. Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG. Modius on three legs. Rev. PON M TR P IMP COS DES IT. Legend surrounding S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 84. AE. 2.77 g. 15.5 mm. About VF.

Lotto n. 407 - Claudius (41-54). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 41-50. Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP. Laureate head right. Rev. EX S C OB CIVES SERVATOS. Legend in four lines in oak-wreath. RIC I (2nd ed.) 96. AE. 24.7 g. 35 mm. R. Rough surfaces. About VF.

Lotto n. 408 - Claudius (41-54). AE As, Rome mint, 41-50. Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP. Bare head left. Rev. LIBERTAS AVGVSTA SC. Libertas standing facing, head left, holding pileus; left hand extended. RIC I (2nd ed.) 97. AE. 10.74 g. 28.5 mm. Lovely brown patina with minor green deposits. Rough surfaces. VF.

Lotto n. 409 - Claudius (41-54). AE Sestertius. Contemporary imitation of a Roman mint, 42-43. Obv. [TI CLAVDIVS C]AESAR [AVG PM] T R P IMP. Laureate head right. Rev. SPES AVGVSTA SC. Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising skirt. RIC I (2nd ed.) 99 for prototype. AE. 18.32 g. 32.5 mm. RR. Very rare. Lovely dark patina. Slightly smoothed. Interesting crude style, possibly a contemporary imitation. VF.

Lotto n. 410 - Claudius (41-54). AE As, Rome mint, 50-54. Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P. Bare head left. Rev. LIBERTAS AVGVSTA S C. Libertas standing, to front, holding pileus in right and extending right hand. RIC I (2nd ed.) 113. AE. 9.06 g. 29 mm. Choice example, with lovely green patina. About EF.

Lotto n. 411 - Nero (54-68). AE Sestertius, c. 63 AD. Obv. NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM PM TR P IMP P P. Laureate bust right, wearing aegis. Rev. CONG II DAT POP. Nero on left, seated right on high platform; before him, an official seated right on another platform handing congiarium to togate citizen standing with one foot on a flight of steps, right hand extended, holding fold of toga; on right, small boy stands left; in background, on left, Minerva standing left, holding owl in right hand and spear in left, and, on right, Liberalitas standing right, holding up tessera in right hand. RIC I (2nd ed.) 101. AE. 25.76 g. 35.5 mm. R. Rare and fascinating issue. Good F.

Lotto n. 412 - Nero (54-68). AE Dupondius, Rome mint. Obv. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER PM TR P IMP PP. Radiate head right. Rev. Facade of the Macellum Magnum; MAC AVG above; S-C across fields; in exergue, II (mark of value). RIC I (2nd ed.) 184. AE. 11.31 g. 27 mm. R. Rare. Extremely fascinating architectural issue. Minor restoration on obverse. Slightly bent. VF/About VF. This Dupondius, one of the most famous architectural types in 1st century coinage, shows us the facade of the Macellum Magnum, the great marketplace built by Nero on the Caelian Hill, the work of architects Severus and Celer, completed in 59 AD. The monumental two-story building, topped by a dome just slightly smaller than that of the Pantheon, was the largest commercial center in the Roman world and housed an abattoir, outlets selling live and slaughtered livestock, fish, basic necessities and luxury goods, tabernae, bankers' and money changers' stores as well as a votive shrine dedicated to Ceres. Its location seems to correspond to that of the church of St. Stephen Rotundus, which would have been erected on the remains of its foundations by Pope Simplicius in the second half of the 5th century.

Lotto n. 413 - Nero (54-68). AE Sestertius, circa 65 AD. Obv. NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P. Laureate head right, wearing aegis. Rev. PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT SC. Wiew of the front of the temple of Janus, with latticed window to left and garland hung across closed double doors to right. RIC I (2nd ed.) 266. AE. 28.07 g. 35 mm. Good example, well centred. Slightly rough surface on obverse. VF.

Lotto n. 414 - Nero (54-68). AE As. Rome mint, 62-68. Obv. NERO CAESAR AVG GERM IMP. Laureate head right. Rev. PACE P R VBIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT S C. Temple of Janus, with latticed window to left and double doors to right with garland hung across ('ubique door'). RIC I (2nd ed.) 306. AE. 10.32 g. 28.5 mm. Lovely dark patina with malachite encrustations. Good VF.

Lotto n. 415 - Nero (54-68). AE As, Rome mint, 62-68. Obv. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG GERM. Laureate head right. Rev. S C. Victory, winged, draped, moving left, holding in both hands shield inscribed S P Q R. RIC I (2nd ed.) 351. AE. 10.33 g. 27 mm. Rough surfaces. Dark patina. VF.

Lotto n. 416 - Nero (54-68). BI Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint (Egypt), dated RY 10 (63-64). Obv. Radiate head right. Rev. Draped bust of Serapis right, wearing calathos. K&G 14.77; RPC I 5274. BI. 12.66 g. 25 mm. Lightly toned. VF.

Lotto n. 417 - Nero (54-68). AE 24 mm, Damascus mint (Coelesyria). Dated 377 (65-66). Obv. Laureate head right; before, lituus. Rev. ΔΑΜΑΣΚΗΝΩΝ ΖΟΤ. Tyche seated left on rocks, with arm outstretched and holding cornucopia; below, river god. RPC I 4803; BMC 6-7; Rosenberger 14. AE. 11.88 g. 24 mm. About VF.

Lotto n. 418 - Nero with Divus Claudius (54-68). AR Drachm, Caesarea-Eusebia mint (Cappadocia). Obv. NERO CLAVD DIVI CLAVD F CAESAR AVG GERMA. Laureate head of Nero right. Rev. DIVOS CLAVD AVGVST GERMANIC PATER AVG. Laureate head of Divus Claudius right. RPC I 3648; RIC I (2nd ed.) 622. AR. 3.22 g. 18 mm. RR. Very rare issue. Holed and plugged, otherwise. about VF.

Lotto n. 419 - Galba (68-69). AR Denarius, Rome mint, c. July 68-January 69. Obv. IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. DIVA AVGVSTA. Livia standing left, holding patera and sceptre. RIC I (2nd ed.) 189; RSC 55a. AR. 3.17 g. 20 mm. R. Bold portrait. Corrosions, otherwise. about VF.

Lotto n. 420 - Galba (68-69). AR Denarius. Obv. IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG PM. Laureate head right. Rev. ROMA RENASCES. Roma standing left, holding Victory on globe and eagle-tipped sceptre. RIC I (2nd ed.) 229; C. 208. AG. 3.22 g. 18 mm. RR. Very rare and good example of this fascinating issue. Gash on obverse. VF.