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Lot # 450 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) . P. Carisius moneyer. AR Denarius, Emerita mint, c. 25-23 BC. Obv. IMP CAESAR – AVGVST. Bare head right. Rev. P CARISIVS LEG PRO P R. Helmet between dagger and bipennis. RIC I (2nd ed.) 7a; C. 405. AR. 3.54 g. 20.50 mm. Interesting and fascinating type. Flan crack at six o'clock, otherwise. VF. The Roman conquest of the Iberian Peninsula took two centuries, from the first landing at Emporion in 218 BC during the Second Punic War until the final conquest of the remaining holdouts in northwestern Spain under Augustus in 19 BC. The reverse of this coin shows the common armament of the Celtiberian warrior, who were extremely skilled in light arms, especially the short sword or dagger and the bipennis, a sort of small double-headed axe. (Ira & Larry Goldberg 80, 2014, 3101 note).
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Lot # 451 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) . AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Caesaraugusta?), 19-18 BC. Obv. Laureate head right. Rev. Two laurel branches (or trees) upright; CAESAR above, AVGVSTVS below. RIC I (2nd ed.) 33a; C. 47. AR. 3.81 g. 18.00 mm. RR. Rare. A choice example, brilliant and lightly toned. Good VF/ About EF. The trees featured on this reverse type are a representation of the laurel trees gifted to Octavian by the Senate when they bestowed the title of Augustus upon him. They were planted on either side of the entrance gate to his home on Palatine. (Heritage 231928, 2019, 62100 note).
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Lot # 452 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?), c. 19 BC. Obv. CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Bare head right. Rev. Oak wreath with ties upward; OB CIVIS above, SERVATOS below. RIC I (2nd ed.) 75a. AR. 3.87 g. 18.50 mm. R. A superb example, sharply struck in high relief and prettily toned, with lovely golden hues. About EF.
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Lot # 453 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, Spanish (Colonia Patricia?) mint, 18 BC. Obv. Toga picta over tunica palmata between aquila and wreath; SPQR PARENT above; CONS SVO below,. Rev. Triumphal quadriga right, ornamented with two Victories and surmounted by four miniature galloping horses; CAESARI above; AVGVSTO below. RIC I (2nd ed.) 99. AR. 3.62 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. A very attractive example. Lovely bright old cabinet tone. Good VF.
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Lot # 454 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?), c. 18 BC. Obv. CAESARI AVGVSTO. Laureate head right. Rev. S. P. - Q. R. across field. Domed tetrastyle temple; within, chariot carrying an aquila and miniature galloping quadriga right. RIC I (2nd ed.) 119. AR. 3.37 g. 19.00 mm. Scarce. A superb example. Excellent idealized Augustus' portrait. Lovely even light grey patina. Minor area of weakness, otherwise. EF.
A charming portrait of Augustus
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Lot # 455 - 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) AVGVSTI 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. 7.86 g. 19.50 mm. RR. A choice example, sharply struck on a broad flan. A superb idealized portrait. Good EF. Ex Ratto Fixed price list March 1969 lot 4. After the death of his favorite nephew Marcellus. Augustus turned his hopes for the succession to the young Gaius and Lucius Caesars, his grandsons via his daughter Julia and his close friend Marcus Agrippa. Gaius was born in 20 BC and Lucius three years later. Augustus formally adopted them both and gave them an accelerated progress up the cursus honorum, or ladder of public offices. There are hints that being showered with honors and adulation may have gone to their heads, but history will never know whether their reigns would have been superior to what did come after Augustus, for they both suffered untimely ends. Lucius fell ill during a state visit to Gaul and died in Massalia in AD 2. Two years later, Gaius suffered a wound during a skirmish with the Parthians on the eastern frontier and died in Lycia. (Heritage 3032,2014,23537 note).
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Lot # 456 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) . AR Denarius, Italian (Rome?) mint. Obv. Victory, draped, standing right on prow, holding palm frond over left shoulder in left hand and wreath in extended right hand. Rev. Octavian driving triumphal quadriga right, the car ornamented with figures on its front and side panels, holding reins in left hand and branch in right; IMP CAESAR in exergue. RIC I (2nd ed.) 264; C. 115. AR. 3.80 g. 20.00 mm. Superb, struck on a broad flan and prettily toned. Obverse fields very slightly pitted, otherwise. EF. This coin commemorates Octavian’s fresh victory at Actium. The obverse, showing Victory standing on a prow, is reminiscent of the type featured on the coins of Demetrius Poliorcetes, and reflects the manner of Octavian’s victory. The reverse displays Octavian as the victor, involved in the triumphal procession in Rome, which wended its way from the Forum to the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus. This victory, however, was portrayed as being over the foreign queen Cleopatra, rather than Antony and those Romans who supported him. (Triton XI, 2008, 649 note).
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Lot # 457 - Augustus (27 B.C - 14 AD). AR Denarius, Italian (Rome?) mint., 29-27 BC. Obv. Bare head right. Rev. Facade of the Roman Curia with a tetrastyle porch; IMP CAESAR on the architrave; figure seated between animals, vis-à-vis, in pediment; Victory standing facing on globe, holding wreath and vexillum, on apex of roof; statues, each holding a parazonium and sceptre, standing at each end of architrave. RIC I (2nd ed.) 266; C. 122. AR. 3.71 g. 20.00 mm. A superb example, sharply struck on a broad flan. Lovely iridescent cabinet tone. Banker's mark on obverse, otherwise. about EF. Long thought to be the temple dedicated to the Divus Julius, this edifice can now be securely identified as the Curia Julia, begun by Caesar shortly before his assassination in 44 BC, and officially dedicated by Octavian on 28 August 29 BC. (CNG 66, 2004, 1333 note).
Return of the Standards Lost by Crassus
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Lot # 458 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) . AR Denarius, P. Petronius Turpilianus, moneyer, Rome mint. Obv. TVRPILIANVS III [VIR] / F[ERON] Diademed and draped bust of Feronia right. Rev. [CAES]AR AVGVSTVS SIG[N RECE] Parthian kneeling right in attitude of submission, extending right hand and offering up vexillum marked X. RIC I (2nd ed.) 288. AR. 3.68 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare. Sharply struck and superb, with underlying luster. Enchanting iridescent tone,with red and blue highlights. Slightly off centre, otherwise. good EF.
Enchanting Tarpeia
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Lot # 459 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 A.D.). AR Denarius, c. 19 BC. P. Petronius Turpilianus, moneyer. Obv. CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Bare head right. Rev. TVRPILIANVS III VIR. Tarpeia standing facing, raising both hands, half-buried by shields. RIC I (2nd ed.) 299; C. 494. AR. 3.73 g. 21.00 mm. RR. A handsome example of this very rare and fascinating issue, from masterly engraved and detailed dies. Lovely brilliant light toning, with golden hues. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise. EF. In a subplot of the myth of the rape of the Sabine women, Tarpeia was a Vestal Virgin who betrayed the city of Rome to the Sabines when they were attempting to rescue their wives and daughters. The price for her betrayal was to be what the Sabine soldiers wore on their arms, namely their gold bracelets. The Sabines were offended by Tarpeia's greed and treason and took her price literally, crushing her under the weight of their shields. (TRITON VI, 2003, 801 note).
Superb Augustus' Dupondius
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Lot # 460 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Dupondius, Rome mint, 18 BC. T. Quinctius Crispinus Sulpicianus, moneyer. Obv. AVGVSTVS/TRIBVNIC/POTEST in three lines within oak wreath. Rev. T CRISPINVS SVLPICIAN III VIR A A A F F around large S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 333. AE. 15.23 g. 29.00 mm. RR. Rare and superb. Lovely earthen emerald green patina. About EF.
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Lot # 461 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Dupondius, Rome mint, 16 BC. C. Cassius Celer, moneyer. Obv. AVGVSTVS/ TRIBVNIC/ POTEST in three lines within laurel wreath. Rev. C CASSIVS CELER IIIVIR AAA FF around large S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 375; C. 408. AE. 12.31 g. 28.00 mm. Scarce. Well centred and pleasant. Dark green brown patina. Good VF/VF.
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Lot # 462 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) . AR Denarius, Rome mint, P. Petronius Turpilianus moneyer. Obv. P. PETRON. TVRPILIAN III. VIR. FERO. Diademed and draped bust of Feronia right. Rev. Augustus in biga of elephants advancing left, holding laurel branch and sceptre; AVGVSTVS above; CAESAR in exergue. RIC I (2nd ed.) 384; C. 484. AR. 3.64 g. 19.50 mm. R. Rare. A pleasant example, struck on a broad flan, brilliant and lightly toned. Good VF/VF. Ex NAC I (19th May 1999), lot 1638.
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Lot # 463 - Divus Augustus (died 14 AD). AE As, struck under Tiberius, c. 34-37 AD. Obv. DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER. Radiate head left. Rev. S - C. Eagle standing facing on globe. head right, wings half-spread. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Tib.) 82. AE. 9.36 g. 26.00 mm. Scarce. Enchanting turquoise patina, a bit corroded on edge, otherwise. about EF/EF.
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Lot # 464 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) . AE 26.5 mm. 20-12 BC Cyrene mint, Cyrenaica. Scato, proconsul. Obv. Bare head of Augustus right. Rev. Sella castrensis with cushion on seat; SCATO above; PR beneath. RPC I 943; SNG Cop. 1320; Müller, Afrique 432. AE. 9.95 g. 26.50 mm. R. A choice example, in very good condition for this rare and interesting issue. Green reddish brown patina. About VF/Good VF.
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Lot # 465 - Tiberius (14-37). AV Aureus, Lugdunum mint,“Tribute Penny” type, 18-35 AD. Obv. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right. Rev. PONTIF MΛXIM. Livia (as Pax) seated right on chair, feet on footstool, holding sceptre and olive branch. RIC I (2nd ed.) 29; SNG BN 22-7; Lyon 149; Calicò 305 b; Biaggi 169. AV. 7.79 g. 19.00 mm. R. A pleasant example, from elegantly engraved dies. Lovely warm toning. Light edge mark at 12 o' clock, otherwise. good VF.
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Lot # 466 - Tiberius (14-37). AR Denarius 'Tribute Penny' type. Lugdunum mint, 36-37 AD. Obv. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right. Rev. PONTIF MΛXIM. Livia as Pax, seated right, holding sceptre and olive branch. RIC I (2nd ed.) 30. AR. 3.28 g. 18.00 mm. From masterly engraved and detailed dies, with a very expressive portrait. Edge crystallized and chipped 1 to 2 h of reverse. Good VF.
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Lot # 467 - Tiberius (14-37). AE As, 35-36 AD. Obv. TI CAESAR D[IVI AVG F] AVGVST IMP VIII. Laureate head left. Rev. PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN POTEST XXXVII. S-C to left and right of winged caduceus. RIC I (2nd ed.) 59. AE. 10.64 g. 28.00 mm. Lovely mottled emerald green and turquoise patina. Good VF.
Outstanding Nero Claudius Drusus Portrait
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Lot # 468 - Nero Claudius Drusus, brother of Tiberius and father of Claudius (died 9 AD). AE Sestertius, struck under Claudius, 41-50 AD. Obv. NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP. Bare head of Nero Claudius Drusus left. Rev. TI CLAVDIVS [CAESAR AVG P]M TR P IMP SC . Claudius, bare-headed and togate, seated left on curule chair, holding branch; miscellaneous weapons and armour lying around. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Claud.) 93. AE. 26.10 g. 34.00 mm. A very attractive example with a superb portrait. Miinor area of striking weakness on reverse. Lovely reddish brown patina. with green hues. About EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 469 - Agrippina Senior, wife of Germanicus and mother of Caligula (died 33 AD). AE Sestertius, struck under Claudius. Obv. AGRIPPINA M F GERMANICI CAESARIS. Draped bust right, hair in long plait. Rev. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM PM TR P IMP PP around large SC. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Claud.) 102; C. 3 (fr. 8). AE. 24.71 g. 34.00 mm. Scarce. An attractive example. Pleasant toned orichalcum surfaces, with green hues. VF.
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Lot # 470 - Gaius (Caligula) (37-41). AE Sestertius, 37-38 AD. Obv. C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT. Laureate head left. Rev. SPQR/ P P/ OB CIVES/ SERVATOS in four lines in oak-wreath. RIC I (2nd ed.) 37. AE. 27.87 g. 35.00 mm. R. A handsome example. Reddish brown patina with green spots. VF/ Good VF.
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Lot # 471 - Claudius (41-54). AE As, Rome mint, 50-54 AD. Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP PP. Bare head left. Rev. CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI SC. Constantia, helmeted and in military dress, standing left, right raised, left holding spear. RIC I (2nd ed.) 111. AE. 11.55 g. 29.50 mm. A superb example. Lovely mottled green brown patina. About EF.
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Lot # 472 - Nero (54-68). AE Sestertius, c. 65 AD. Obv. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER PM TR O IMP PP. Laureate bust left. Rev. PACE PR TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT SC. Temple of Janus with latticed windows and doors to right. RIC I (2nd ed.) 265; C. 144. AE. 26.60 g. 37.00 mm. An attractive example. Expressive portrait, lovely brownish gold Tiber patina with orichalcum highlights and tan spots on reverse. Good VF.
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Lot # 473 - Nero (54-68). AE As, Rome mint. Obv. NERO CAESAR AVG GERM IMP. Laureate head right. Rev. SC. Victory flying left, holding shield inscribed SPQR. RIC I (2nd ed.) 312. AE. 9.49 g. 28.00 mm. Lovely bright dark green patina. VF.
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Lot # 474 - Poppaea, second wife of Nero (died 65 AD). AE 27 mm. Perinthus mint, Thrace. Reign of Nero, 59-63 AD. Obv. ΠOΠΠAIA ΣEBAΣTH. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. Π-E. Headdress of Isis between two corn-ears within laurel wreath. RPC I 1756; Varbanov III 27. AE. 8.47 g. 27.00 mm. R. Rare. A very attractive example, in excellent condition for issue. Nice even brown patina. VF/About EF. The second wife of Nero, Poppaea Sabina, is described by the historian Tacitus as having possessed “every asset except goodness”. She was a beautiful young woman with hair the colour of amber, who was rumored to have bathed in the milk of asses. Tacitus continues: “ From her mother, the loveliest woman of her day, she inherited distinction and beauty. Her wealth, too, was equal to her birth. She was clever and pleasant to talk to. She seemed respectable. But her life was depraved (…). To her, married or bachelor bedfellow were alike. She was indifferent to her reputation- yet insensible to men's love, and herself unloving. Advantage dictated the bestowal of her favours.” Poppaea (…) originally was married to the praetorian prefect Rufrius Crispinus, by whom she bore a child. But she was seduced away from Crispinus by the futur emperor Otho, an extravagant young man who was one of Nero's closest friends. This seduction was quickly transformed into marriage (…). In 58 Nero seduced Poppaea and sent Otho to govern Lusitania so as to distance him from Rome. For the next four years Nero continued to tolerate his politically important but personally unfulfilling marriage to Claudia Octavia (…). Both Nero and Poppaea dissolved their existing marriages in 62, and 12 days later they were married (…). In short order the royal couple produced a daughter, Claudia Neronis, who was born at Antium, probably early in 63. Nero's joy was so great that the infant was hailed Augusta along with her mother (…) but Claudia died four months later. By 65 Poppaea had become pregnant again, and Nero could anticipate having a child to replace Claudia and possibly an heir to the throne. However, in the summer of that year, after having been chastised for returning so late from the races, Nero delivered a swift to Poppaea's stomach that proved fatal for both mother and fetus. By all accounts, Nero loved Poppaea deeply and was anxiously awaiting the birth of their second child, which have led some to believe the kick was “disguided”. After this grave national disaster, Nero promptly deified Poppaea as well as her unborned child. Although Poppaea possessed certain enviable attributes, few mourned her death. The death of Poppaea marked the beginning of Nero's period of great cruelty, which would last three years before he was finally murdered.
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Lot # 475 - Civil Wars. AR(?) Denarius. Vindebona (Vienna) mint. Struck under Gaius Julius Vindex, March-May AD 68. Obv. SALVS GENE-RIS HVMANI. Victory standing left on globe, holding wreath and palm frond. Rev. S P Q R within oak wreath. RIC I (2nd ed.) 73b. AR(?). 2.83 g. 17.50 mm. R. Nice example of particularly good style. Good VF. Gaius Julius Vindex, (died AD 68, Vesontio, Germania Superior), was the governor of the Roman province of Lugdunensis; he had led a revolt in Gaul against the emperor Nero. His rebellion, begun in March 68, was followed by other revolts in Spain, Africa, and Egypt and set in motion a series of events that led to Nero’s suicide the following June. According to the historian Dio Cassius, Vindex inveighed against Nero and swore to act in the interest of the Roman Senate and people and to foster a return to the Augustan model of empire. Some modern scholars, however, have regarded Vindex’ rebellion as a move toward Gallic independence. In any event, discontent was rife in the empire and he won the support of Galba, a governor in Spain. Vindex committed suicide after vainly trying to resist the Roman armies of the Rhine under the command of Verginius Rufus.
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Lot # 476 - Galba (68-69). AR Denarius, Rome mint. Obv. IMP SEV GALBA AVG. Bare head right. Rev. SPQR/OB/C - S in oak-wreath. RIC I (2nd ed.) 167. AR. 3.50 g. 17.00 mm. R. Rare. Great metal for issue. A bold impressive portrait, sharply struck in high relief. Lovely light cabinet tone, with iridescent hues. About EF.
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Lot # 477 - Galba (68-69). AR Denarius, Rome mint. Obv. IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG P M. Laureate head right. Rev. SALVS GEN HVMANI. Salus standing left, right foot on globe, holding patera in right hand over lit altar to left, cradling rudder in left arm. RIC I (2nd ed.) 232; C. 240. AR. 3.23 g. 18.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Light scratches on reverse fields. Nice style. Old cabinet tone. VF.
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Lot # 478 - Galba (68-69). AE As, c. October 68 AD. Obv. SER GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG TRP. Laureate head right. Rev. LIBERTAS PVBLICA SC. Libertas standing facing, head left, holding pileus and rod. RIC I (2nd ed.) 423. AE. 11.27 g. 27.00 mm. Scarce. Impressive portrait. Superb dark emerald green patina. Gently smoothed. VF.
Bold Portrait
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Lot # 479 - Galba (68-69). AE As, Rome mint,. Obv. SER SVLPI GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG PM TR P. Laureate head right. Rev. AEQVITAS AVGVSTI SC. Aequitas standing half-left, holding scales and sceptre. RIC I (2nd ed.) 494. AE. 10.50 g. 30.00 mm. R. Rare. Sharply struck, impressive portrait, lovely green grey patina. Good VF/VF.
Otho Denarius
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Lot # 480 - Otho (69 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint. Obv. IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P. Bare head right. Rev. SECVRITAS PR. Securitas standing left, holding wreath and sceptre. RIC I (2nd ed.) 8; C. 17. AR. 3.60 g. 18.50 mm. RR. Very rare. An outstanding example, with a superb portrait, sharply struck and prettily toned. Insignificant green deposits. About EF. In sealed expertise by Montenegro.
Otho Denarius
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Lot # 481 - Otho (69 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint. Obv. IMP OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P. Bare head left. Rev. SECVRITAS PR. Securitas standing left, holding wreath and sceptre. RIC I (2nd ed.) 12. AR. 3.27 g. 18.50 mm. RRR. Very rare. A choice example, with a wonderful portrait, brilliant and nicely toned, with iridescent hues. Slightly ragged flan and minor metal flaw on reverse, otherwise. about EF.
Impressive Vitellius
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Lot # 482 - Vitellius (69 AD). AE As, Rome mint. Obv. A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG PM TR P. Laureate head right. Rev. SECVRITAS P ROMANI/ SC. Securitas, draped, seated left, head leaning on arm, in front of altar. RIC I (2nd ed.) 175 (R3). AE. 12.82 g. 28.30 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. An outstanding example, sharply struck on a broad flan, from masterly engraved dies. A strong portrait of great beauty and superb deep emerald green patina, darker on legends. Short and shallow hair-line flan crack on reverse, at eight o' clock, otherwise. about EF.
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Lot # 483 - Vespasian (69 -79). AR Denarius. “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Rome mint. Struck circa 21 December AD 69-early AD 70. Obv. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. IVDAEA in exergue, trophy; to right, Judaea seated right in attitude of mourning, head resting on hand. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 2. AR. 3.21 g. 19.00 mm. Nice example, lightly toned with warm hues. Good VF/VF.
Judaea Capta Denarius
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Lot # 484 - Vespasian (69 -79). AR Denarius, Judaea Capta issue. Rome mint, 72-73 AD. Obv. IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII. Laureate head right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTI. Victory advancing right, holding palm and crowning standard with wreath. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 362; C. 618; Hendin 771. AR. 3.34 g. 18.50 mm. A superb example of this very interesting issue, sharply struck on a broad flan, brilliant and lightly toned. Rare as such. EF.
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Lot # 485 - Vespasian (69-79). AR Denarius, 73 AD. Obv. IMP CAES VESP AVG CENS. Laureate head right. Rev. PONTIF MAXIM. Vespasian seated right, holding sceptre and branch. RIC II 65; RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 546; C. 386. AR. 3.02 g. 19.00 mm. Sound metal. A choice example, well centred on a broad flan and brilliant, with underlying luster. Lovely light iridescent tone, with blue and reddish highlights. About EF.
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Lot # 486 - Vespasian (69 -79). AE 'irregular' Dupondius, 74 AD. Obv. IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG. Laureate head left. Rev. PON MAX TR POT P P COS V CENS. Winged caduceus between two crossed cornuacopiae. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 756. AE. 11.83 g. 27.00 mm. Charming orichalcum surfaces. About EF. This Dupondius belongs to the group of irregular brass issue minted in Rome, c. 74 AD. The largest denomination (brass, c. 12.5-13 gr.) matches a Roman dupondius, but it has an unusual reverse type for denomination and the standard radiate obverse bust type is replaced by a laureate bust.
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Lot # 487 - Vespasian (69 -79). AE Dupondius, 75 AD. Obv. IMP CAES VESP AVG PM TR P COS VI. Radiate head right. Rev. FELICITAS PVBLICA SC. Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 818. AE. 8.91 g. 27.00 mm. Fine style, lovely dark brown patina. About EF.
Vespasian Resembling Titus
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Lot # 488 - Divus Vespasian (died 79 AD). AR Denarius, struck under Titus, 80-81 AD. Obv. DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS. Laureate head right. Rev. EX SC. Victory standing left, placing shield on trophy, at foot of which sits captive left. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 364; C. 144. AR. 3.56 g. 19.00 mm. Scarce. A bold portrait, clearly modeled on that of Titus. A choice example prettily toned. with golden hues. Reverse slightly off centre. Good VF/About EF.
Spectacular Jupiter
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Lot # 489 - Titus as Caesar (69-79). AR Denarius, 75-79 AD. Obv. T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS. Laureate head right. Rev. IOVIS CVSTOS. Jupiter standing left, holding patera and sceptre; to left, altar. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) (Vesp.) 874. AR. 3.23 g. 19.00 mm. Handsome, well centred on a broad flan and prettily toned, with lovely golden hues. Minor shallow corrosion spots, otherwise. good VF.
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Lot # 490 - Domitian as Caesar (69-81). AR Denarius, 79 AD. Obv. CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VI. Laureate head right. Rev. PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS. Salus standing right, leaning on cippus, feeding snake. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) (Vesp.) 1084; C. 385. AR. 3.36 g. 17.50 mm. Superb and prettily toned, with reddish-golden hues on legends. EF.
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Lot # 491 - Domitian (81-96). AE Sestertius, 95-96 AD. Obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIIII CENS PER PP. Laureate head right. Rev. IOVI VICTORI SC. Jupiter seated left, holding Victory and sceptre. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 633. AE. 26.52 g. 34.00 mm. A very attractive example. Superb portrait, lovely deep emerald green patina. Good VF/VF.
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Lot # 492 - Domitian (81-96). AR Drachm, Lycian League. Obv. Laureate head right. AVT KAIC DOMITIANOC CEBACTOC GEPM. Rev. ETOVC ID - VPATOV IZ. Two lyres; owl above. ; SNG Cop. 43; RPC II, 1503. AR. 3.51 g. 19.00 mm. R. Rare. A choice example, bright and nicely toned, with golden hues. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 493 - Domitian (81-96). Iron reverse die for AR Denarius, 92-94 BC. Rev. IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P. Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear; shield at her left side. Cf. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 737 and 763. AE/FE. Bronze face of cast impression mounted to iron shank. Dimensions: overall length, 35 mm; diameter, 32 mm. Of cylindrical form. Probably a counterfeiter's die. Very rare and interesting. Iron shank rusted and corroded, die intact. Good VF. Quoting Gasvoda (in CNG Gasvoda Collection of Coin Dies and Counterfeiting Implements): 'Generally, we know this from the numerous examples of counterfeit coins that have survived. Less frequently, we have the opportunity to examine the tools of the counterfeiter – his dies. It has been estimated that there are around 100 surviving counterfeiter’s dies from ancient times. Many of these are locked away in museums and longtime collections'.
Trajan Resembling Nerva
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Lot # 494 - Trajan (98-117). AR Denarius, 98-99. Obv. IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM.Laureate head right. Rev. PONT MAX TR POT COS II. Vesta seated left, holding patera and torch. RIC II 21; C. 288. AR. 3.42 g. 17.50 mm. A superb early example with features resembling Nerva. Lovely iridescent old cabinet tone. EF.
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Lot # 495 - Trajan (98-117). AV Aureus, Rome mint, c. 114-117 AD. Obv. IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R. Radiate and draped bust of Sol right. RIC II 329; C. 187 var; Calicó 1038. AV. 6.20 g. 18.50 mm. Several edge marks, possibly traces of mounting. A handsome example of this interesting and fascinating issue. Good VF. Ex NAC 100, 2017, 1862. Marcus Ulpius Trajanus is widely hailed as one of the greatest of all Roman emperors. His 19-year reign was marked by military exploits that pushed the Roman Empire to its greatest extent, by judicious good government that extended a helping hand to the lowest classes of society, and by friendly relations with the Senate which healed the breach caused by Domitian's tyranny and set the tone for the next three reigns. Indeed, the perception of the second century AD as a second Roman Golden Age (after the reign of Augustus) owes a great deal to the personal qualities and foresight of Trajan himself. This stunning gold aureus, struck during Trajan's Parthian campaign in AD 116, depicts the emperor wearing the armor of a general. The reverse, depicting a fine bust Sol, celebrates the conquest of Parthia and infers that the 'Eastern' god of the sun has plainly sided with the Romans in this conflict. (Heritage 3033,2014,23078).
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Lot # 496 - Trajan (98-117). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 103 AD. Obv. IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM DACICVS PM. Laureate bust right, wearing aegis. Rev. TRP VII IMP IIII COS V PP SC. Roma seated right on cuirass, receiving Victory from emperor, standing left before her. RIC II 451; C. 599 (Fr.40); Elio Biaggi 225 ('The superb patinas of the Sestertii of Imperial Rome' 1992, this coin illustrated). AE. 22.83 g. 32.50 mm. R. An appealing example. Cleaned. Bold portrait, bright mottled olive green patina, with minor reddish brown spots. Good VF/VF.
Victoria Parthica
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Lot # 497 - Trajan (98-117). AE Sestertius, 103-111 AD. Obv. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V PP. Laureate bust right, wearing aegis. Rev. SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI SC. Victory standing right and fastening a shield inscribed VIC/DAC to a palm-tree. RIC II 528; C. 454. AE. 27.71 g. 34.00 mm. A choice example of this historically significant issue. Lovely bright emerald green patina, very slightly pitted. Good VF.
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Lot # 498 - Hadrian (117-138). AE Dupondius, 119-121 AD. Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG PM TR P COS III. Radiate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder. Rev. VIRTVTI AVGVSTI SC. Virtus standing right, holding spear and parazonium. RIC II 605. AE. 12.62 g. 27.00 mm. Attractive coin, with enchanting emerald-green patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 499 - Hadrian (117-138). AE As, Rome mint, 125-128 AD. Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery on far shoulder. Rev. COS III SC. Fides standing right, holding corn-ears and basket of fruits. RIC II 668; C. 388. AE. 11.20 g. 27.00 mm. An attractive example. Uneven deep olive green patina, with lighter spots. Good VF.
Spectacular Ship
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Lot # 500 - Hadrian (117-138). AE Sestertius, 132-134 AD. Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. FELICITATI/AVG /COS III P P S - C. Ship moving left with steersmen and rowers, standard and vexillum at stern. RIC II 706. AE. 23.85 g. 31.00 mm. A fascinating and desirable type. From masterly engraved and detailed dies. Lovely toned orichalcum surfaces. Good VF.
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Lot # 501 - Hadrian (117-138). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 130-138 AD. Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Laureate head right. Rev. FIDES PVBLICA. Fides standing right, holding corn ears by her side and holding out dish of fruits; S-C across fields. RIC II 758 ; RIC II-p. 3 (2nd ed.) 2266; Biaggi, Le Preziose Patine dei Sesterzi di Roma Imperiale, 252 (this coin illustrated). AE. 24.46 g. 32.50 mm. Slightly smoothed. A very attractive example. Bold portrait, lovely green brown patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 502 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AR Denarius. Liberalitas issue, 139 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP. Laureate head right. Rev. TR POT COS II. Libertas standing facing, head left, holding pileus and sceptre. RIC III 50. AR. 3.28 g. 19.00 mm. Choice example, brilliant and lightly toned. EF.
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Lot # 503 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AV Aureus, 157-158 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG – PIVS P P IMP II. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. TR POT XXI – C – OS IIII. Salus standing right, feeding snake, held in her arms, out of patera. RIC III 279c; C. 1044; Calicó 1685. AV. 7.32 g. 17.50 mm. R. Rare and superb. FDC.
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Lot # 504 - Antoninus Pius (138-161) and Marcus Aurelius Caesar. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 141-143 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PI-VS P P TR P COS III. Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right. Rev. AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS. Bare head of Marcus Aurelius right. RIC III 417a; C. 15. AR. 3.24 g. 18.50 mm. Sound metal. An attractive example, well centred, brilliant and prettily toned. Very light graffiti or cleaning marks on reverse and some dark deposits on legends. Good VF. This dynastic denarius depicting Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius illustrates the adoptive system of succession employed by emperors from Hadrian through Antoninus Pius as a means of ensuring a smooth transition of power to individuals prepared for rule. Dynastic succession through bloodlines tended to provide inexperienced leadership and could lead to civil war. While the system worked well for the so-called Adoptive Emperors, it should be noted that Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, and Antoninus Pius all lacked sons that survived into adulthood, so the principle that adoption of the 'best man' should prevail over blood descent was never truly tested. In any case, it fell apart under Marcus Aurelius when he left the empire to his own son, the unstable Commodus. Diocletian (AD 284-305) took another stab at setting up a system of imperial succession absent blood descent, but it, too, broke down when two of his chosen colleagues favored their own natural sons. (Heritage 3012, 2011, 24695 note).
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Lot # 505 - Divus Antoninus Pius (died 161 AD). AR Denarius. Struck under Marcus Aurelius. RIC III (M. Aurel.) 441A. AR. 3.13 g. 17.00 mm. Well centred, brilliant and lightly toned. Insignificant minor scratches on obverse, otherwise superb. About EF/EF.
Spectacular Ceres
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Lot # 506 - Faustina I, wife of Antoninus Pius (died 141 AD). AR Denarius, 141 AD. Obv. DIVA FAVSTINA. Draped bust right. Rev. AVGVSTA. Ceres standing left, holding long torch and raising fold of skirt. RIC III (A. Pius) 362. AR. 3.34 g. 19.00 mm. An outstanding example, sharply struck, from masterly engraved and fresh dies. Enchanting delicate portrait and lovely even grey toning, with iridescent hues. Good EF.
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Lot # 507 - Faustina I, wife of Antoninus Pius (died 141 AD). AR Denarius. Obv. DIVA AVG FAVSTINA. Draped bust right. Rev. PIETAS AVG. Pietas veiled, standing left, dropping incense on altar. RIC III (A. Pius) 394a; C. 234. AR. 3.14 g. 17.50 mm. From masterly engraved dies, sharply struck, brilliant and lightly toned, with iridescent hues. Almost invisible graffito and minor uncleaned green deposit on reverse, otherwise. good EF.
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Lot # 508 - Faustina I, wife of Antoninus Pius (died 141 AD.). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Obv. DIVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA. Draped bust right. Rev. PIETAS AVG SC. Pietas standing left, dropping incense on candelabrum and holding box of perfumes. RIC III (Ant. Pius) 1146 A. AE. 28.08 g. 32.00 mm. A choice example. Delicate portrait, dark green patina, with lighter hues on obverse. Good VF.
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Lot # 509 - Marcus Aurelius as Caesar (139-161). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius,158-159 AD. Obv. AVRELIVS CAES AVG PII F. Bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. TR POT XIII COS II S C. Virtus standing right, left foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium. RIC III (A. Pius) 1349B corr. (obv. legend). AE. 25.86 g. 32.00 mm. A superb example, from masterly engraved dies, sharply struck on a thick flan. Obverse fields gently smoothed. Lovely toned orichalcum surfaces, with golden highlights. Good VF.

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