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Outstanding Portraits
obverse: Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) with Agrippa.. AE As. Nemausus mint. Struck circa 9/8-3 BC reverse: Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) with Agrippa.. AE As. Nemausus mint. Struck circa 9/8-3 BC
Lot # 437 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) with Agrippa. AE As. Nemausus mint. Struck circa 9/8-3 BC. Obv. IMP DIVI F. Heads of Agrippa left, wearing rostral crown and laurel wreath, and Augustus right, wearing oak wreath, back to back. Rev. Crocodile right, chained to palm with wreath at top; two palm branches at base; COL NEM across field. RIC I (2nd ed.) 158; RPC I 524; SNG Cop. 699. AE. 13.16 g. 25.50 mm. Pleasing style. Orichalcum surfaces. Metal flaw on reverse. EF/VF. The types commemorate the victory over Mark Antony and Cleopatra and capture of Egypt by Augustus and Agrippa.
Outstanding Augustus' Denarius
obverse: Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD).. AR Denarius, Lugdunum mint, 8-7 BC reverse: Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD).. AR Denarius, Lugdunum mint, 8-7 BC
Lot # 438 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, Lugdunum mint, 8-7 BC. Obv. AVGVSTVS DIVI F. Laureate head right. Rev. Gaius Caesar galloping right; behind, legionary eagle between two standards; above, C. CAES; in exergue, AVGVSTVS. F. RIC I (2nd ed.) 199. AR. 3.98 g. 18.50 mm. Sound metal and full weight. A superb example, with a wonderful portrait, brilliant, with underlying luster and golden hues. EF.
obverse: Augustus (27 B.C - 14 A.D.).. AR Denarius, uncertain Italian mint, possibly Rome reverse: Augustus (27 B.C - 14 A.D.).. AR Denarius, uncertain Italian mint, possibly Rome
Lot # 439 - Augustus (27 B.C - 14 A.D.). 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. 3.75 g. 20.00 mm. Superb example struck on a broad flan. Enchanting old cabinet tone with iridescent hues. Banker's mark on cheek and minor test cut(?) at the base of neck. About EF.
Outstanding Augustus Portrait
obverse: Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) .. AE As, Rome mint., 16 BC. C. Cassius Celer, moneyer reverse: Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) .. AE As, Rome mint., 16 BC. C. Cassius Celer, moneyer
Lot # 440 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) . AE As, Rome mint., 16 BC. C. Cassius Celer, moneyer. Obv. CAESAR AV[GVSTV]S TRIBVNIC POTEST. Bare head right. Rev. C CASSIVS C F CELER IIIVIR A A A F F, around S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 376. AE. 11.16 g. 27.50 mm. Superb portrait, lovely deep olive green patina. Good VF/VF.
obverse: Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) . AE As. Rome mint. M. Salvius Otho, moneyer. Struck 7 BC reverse: Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) . AE As. Rome mint. M. Salvius Otho, moneyer. Struck 7 BC
Lot # 441 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE As. Rome mint. M. Salvius Otho, moneyer. Struck 7 BC. Obv. CAESAR AVGVST PONT MAX TRIBVNIC POT. Bare head right. Rev. M SALVIVS OTHO III VIR A A A F F round large SC. RIC I (2nd ed.) 431. AE. 12.32 g. 25.00 mm. Brown patina. Areas of flat strike. Good VF.
obverse: Tiberius (14-37).. AV Aureus, Lugdunum mint,“Tribute Penny” type, 18-35 AD reverse: Tiberius (14-37).. AV Aureus, Lugdunum mint,“Tribute Penny” type, 18-35 AD
Lot # 442 - 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. 7.69 g. 19.00 mm. R. A pleasant and brilliant example. Slightly irregular flan. Good VF/VF.
Carpentum of Tiberius
obverse: Tiberius (14-37 AD).. AE Sestertius. Rome mint, struck c. AD 36-37 reverse: Tiberius (14-37 AD).. AE Sestertius. Rome mint, struck c. AD 36-37
Lot # 443 - Tiberius (14-37 AD). AE Sestertius. Rome mint, struck c. AD 36-37. Obv. Empty horse-drawn quadriga right; its side ornamented with a trophy, Victory and trophy, and captive. Rev. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST PM TR POT XXXIIX around large S•C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 66. AE. 27.75 g. 37.00 mm. R. Attractive coin, gently smoothed. Good VF.
obverse: Tiberius Julius Caesar Nero Gemellus and Germanicus Julius Gemellus, sons of Drusus Caesar and Livia Drusilla (Livilla) (c. 19-38 and 19-24 AD).. AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck under Tiberius, 22-23 AD reverse: Tiberius Julius Caesar Nero Gemellus and Germanicus Julius Gemellus, sons of Drusus Caesar and Livia Drusilla (Livilla) (c. 19-38 and 19-24 AD).. AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck under Tiberius, 22-23 AD
Lot # 444 - Tiberius Julius Caesar Nero Gemellus and Germanicus Julius Gemellus, sons of Drusus Caesar and Livia Drusilla (Livilla) (c. 19-38 and 19-24 AD). AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck under Tiberius, 22-23 AD. Obv. Crossed cornucopiae, each surmounted by the bust of a boy, vis-à-vis; winged caduceus between. Rev. DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N PONT TR POT II around large S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Tib.) 42. AE. 26.90 g. 36.50 mm. R. Dark brown green patina. Gently smoothed. VF/Good VF. This issue commemorates the birth of twin sons to Drusus Caesar and his wife Livia Drusilla (Livilla). This event became part of the series issued in 22 AD to promote the imperial virtue and dynastic solidity of the second emperor's family. Tiberius Gemellus was made principal heir with his cousin Caligula upon the death of Tiberius. Within the year, however, Caligula had his cousin murdered.
obverse: Drusus, son of Tiberius (died 23 AD).. AE As, struck under Tiberius reverse: Drusus, son of Tiberius (died 23 AD).. AE As, struck under Tiberius
Lot # 445 - Drusus, son of Tiberius (died 23 AD). AE As, struck under Tiberius. Obv. DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N. Bare head left. Rev. PONTIF TRIBVN POTEST ITER around large SC. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Tib.) 45; C. 2. AE. 10.79 g. 28.50 mm. A very attractive example. Broad flan, superb portrait, lovely deep olive green patina, with lighter earthen spots. About EF. Drusus Julius Caesar became heir to the Roman Empire - following the death of his adoptive brother Germanicus in AD 19. But Drusus was poisoned only 37 years old by his wife Livilla - who had been seduced by the chief of the praetorian guard, Sejanus - who himself wanted to become the next emperor. This coin was issued just before Drusus died.
Nero Drusus' Sestertius
obverse: Nero Claudius Drusus, brother of Tiberius and father of Claudius (died 9 AD).. AE Sestertius, struck under Claudius, 50-54 reverse: Nero Claudius Drusus, brother of Tiberius and father of Claudius (died 9 AD).. AE Sestertius, struck under Claudius, 50-54
Lot # 446 - Nero Claudius Drusus, brother of Tiberius and father of Claudius (died 9 AD). AE Sestertius, struck under Claudius, 50-54. Obv. NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP. Bare head of Nero Claudius Drusus left. Rev. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM 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. 30.80 g. 34.00 mm. R. Attractive portrait. Glossy green brown patina, with reddish spots. VF.
obverse: Germanicus (died 19 AD).. AE As. Rome mint. Struck under Caligula, 40/1 AD reverse: Germanicus (died 19 AD).. AE As. Rome mint. Struck under Caligula, 40/1 AD
Lot # 447 - Germanicus (died 19 AD). AE As. Rome mint. Struck under Caligula, 40/1 AD. Obv. GERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N. Bare head left. Rev. C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG PM TR P IIII PP around large S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Gaius) 50. AE. 10.61 g. 28.00 mm. Lovely untouched earthy turquoise patina. ABout EF.
obverse: Germanicus (died 19 AD).. AE Dupondius, struck under Caligula, 37-41 AD reverse: Germanicus (died 19 AD).. AE Dupondius, struck under Caligula, 37-41 AD
Lot # 448 - Germanicus (died 19 AD). AE Dupondius, struck under Caligula, 37-41 AD. Obv. GERMANICVS CAESAR. Germanicus driving triumphal quadriga right, holding eagle-tipped scepter and reins. Rev. SIGNIS - RECEPT / DEVICTIS - GERM / S -C. Germanicus standing left, raising hand and holding aquila. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Gaius) 57. AE. 14.67 g. 28.50 mm. A pleasant example. Light brown patina, with brassy highlights. VF.
obverse: Nero and Drusus Caesar (died 31 and 33 AD respectively).. AE Dupondius. Rome mint. Struck under Gaius (Caligula), AD 37-38 reverse: Nero and Drusus Caesar (died 31 and 33 AD respectively).. AE Dupondius. Rome mint. Struck under Gaius (Caligula), AD 37-38
Lot # 449 - Nero and Drusus Caesar (died 31 and 33 AD respectively). AE Dupondius. Rome mint. Struck under Gaius (Caligula), AD 37-38. Obv. NERO ET DRVSVS CAESARES. Nero and Drusus Caesar on horseback riding right, cloaks flying behind them. Rev. C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT around large S • C. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Gaius) 34. AE. 14.18 g. 29.00 mm. Enchanting and untouched turquoise green patina. Struck from fresh dies. About EF.
Spectacular Claudius' Portrait
obverse: Claudius (41-54).. AE As, c. 42-43 AD reverse: Claudius (41-54).. AE As, c. 42-43 AD
Lot # 450 - Claudius (41-54). AE As, c. 42-43 AD. Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP. Bare head left. Rev. S C across field, Minerva advancing right, brandishing spear and holding round shield. RIC I (2nd ed.) 100. AE. 14.50 g. 30.00 mm. An outstanding example. Bold impressive portrait and lovely dark olive green patina. Very slightly pitted reverse fields, otherwise. EF.
obverse: Claudius (41-54).. AE As. Restitution issue, struck under Titus, c. 80-81 AD reverse: Claudius (41-54).. AE As. Restitution issue, struck under Titus, c. 80-81 AD
Lot # 451 - Claudius (41-54). AE As. Restitution issue, struck under Titus, c. 80-81 AD. Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP. Bare-headed bust right. Rev. IMP T VESP AVG RST SC. Constantia standing facing, head left, raising right hand and holding spear. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) (Titus) 481. AE. 14.18 g. 29.00 mm. RR. Untouched earthy light green patina. Struck from fresh dies. About EF/Good VF.
obverse: Nero (54-68).. AR Denarius, 64-65 AD reverse: Nero (54-68).. AR Denarius, 64-65 AD
Lot # 452 - Nero (54-68). AR Denarius, 64-65 AD. Obv. NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right. Rev. IVPPITER [CVST]OS. Jupiter, bare to waist, seated left on throne, holding thunderbolt and long sceptre. RIC I (2nd ed.) 53. AR. 3.18 g. 16.00 mm. R. Sound metal. A choice example, brilliant and prettily toned, with iridescent highlights. Usual compact flan and minor scratch on reverse, otherwise. about EF/VF.
obverse: Nero (54 68).. AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck circa 65-66 AD reverse: Nero (54 68).. AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck circa 65-66 AD
Lot # 453 - Nero (54 68). AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck circa 65-66 AD. Obv. NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right. Rev. VESTA. Hexastyle temple with four steps; Vesta seated within facing, head left, holding patera and sceptre. RIC I (2nd ed.) 62. AR. 3.34 g. 17.50 mm. Traces of double striking on reverse. Good VF.
obverse: Nero (54-68).. AR Denarius, struck 68 AD reverse: Nero (54-68).. AR Denarius, struck 68 AD
Lot # 454 - Nero (54-68). AR Denarius, struck 68 AD. Obv. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG PP. Laureate head right. Rev. Legionary eagle between two standards. RIC I (2nd ed.) 68. AR. 3.16 g. 17.50 mm. Porous and few scratches on obverse. Good VF.
Exceptional Nero Portrait
obverse: Nero (54 68).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Struck circa AD 65 reverse: Nero (54 68).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Struck circa AD 65
Lot # 455 - Nero (54 68). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Struck circa AD 65. Obv. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER PM TR P IMP P P. Laureate bust right. Rev. PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT SC. View of the front of the temple of Janus, with latticed window to left and garland hung across closed double doors to left. RIC I (2nd ed.) 264 var. (bust type). AE. 25.46 g. 34.50 mm. Superb Sestertius, orichalcum surfaces. Professionally restored only in peripheral areas. EF.
Choice Nero
obverse: Nero (54-68).. AE Sestertius. Rome mint, struck c. AD 65 reverse: Nero (54-68).. AE Sestertius. Rome mint, struck c. AD 65
Lot # 456 - Nero (54-68). AE Sestertius. Rome mint, struck c. AD 65. Obv. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER PM TR P IMP P P. Laureate bust right, wearing aegis. Rev. ROMA (in exergue) SC. Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory in right hand and resting left on parazonium; arms (shields, helmet and spear) stacked behind. RIC I (2nd ed.) 273. AE. 27.75 g. 34.50 mm. Superb coin. Lovely deep olive-green patina. Gently smoothed. EF.
Enchanting Dupondius
obverse: Nero (54 68).. AE Dupondius. Lugdunum mint, c. 66 AD reverse: Nero (54 68).. AE Dupondius. Lugdunum mint, c. 66 AD
Lot # 457 - Nero (54 68). AE Dupondius. Lugdunum mint, c. 66 AD. Obv. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAXTR PPP. Laureate bust right, point at end of neck. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTI SC. Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. RIC I (2nd ed.) 522. AE. 17.06 g. 32.00 mm. Superb. Attractive dark green patina. EF.
obverse: Nero (54-68) with Poppaea.. BI Tetradrachm. Alexandria mint (Egypt). Dated RY 11 (AD 64/5) reverse: Nero (54-68) with Poppaea.. BI Tetradrachm. Alexandria mint (Egypt). Dated RY 11 (AD 64/5)
Lot # 458 - Nero (54-68) with Poppaea. BI Tetradrachm. Alexandria mint (Egypt). Dated RY 11 (AD 64/5). Obv. ΝΕΡΩ ΚΛΑΥ ΚΑΙ ΣΕΒ ΓΕΡ AY. Radiate head of Nero right, with steps hairstyle. Rev. ΠOΠΠAIA ΣEBAΣTH. Draped bust of Poppaea right; LIA (date) before. K&G 14.85; RPC I 5282; Dattari (Savio) 197-8. BI. 13.29 g. 27.50 mm. Nice delicate warm tone over original underlying luster. About EF.
obverse: Vitellius (69 AD).. AE As. Spanish (Terraco?) mint reverse: Vitellius (69 AD).. AE As. Spanish (Terraco?) mint
Lot # 459 - Vitellius (69 AD). AE As. Spanish (Terraco?) mint. Obv. A VITELLIVS IMP GERMAN. Laureate head left. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTI / S C. Victory advancing left, holding shield inscribed SP/QR. RIC I (2nd ed.) 46. AE. 11.44 g. 28.50 mm. R. Rare and choice. Superb portrait, lovely warm brown patina. Good VF/VF.
obverse: Vitellius (69 AD).. AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck circa late April-20 December reverse: Vitellius (69 AD).. AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck circa late April-20 December
Lot # 460 - Vitellius (69 AD). AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck circa late April-20 December. Obv. A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P. Laureate head right. Rev. LIBERTAS RESITVTA. Libertas standing right, holding pileus and vindicta. RIC I (2nd ed.) 105. AR. 3.15 g. 17.00 mm. Slightly rough reverse surfaces. Good VF. According to A Dictionary of Ancient Roman Coins by John Melville Jones, the vindicta which Libertas carries was “the rod with which a slave was touched during the ceremony of manumission or liberation.”.
Fine Style IVDAEA
obverse: Vespasian (69-79 AD).. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 70 AD reverse: Vespasian (69-79 AD).. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 70 AD
Lot # 461 - Vespasian (69-79 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 70 AD. Obv. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. Laureate head of Vespasian right. Rev. IVDAEA (in exergue). Judaea seated right, in attitude of mourning; behind, trophy. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 2; C. 226; Hendin 759. AR. 3.23 g. 17.00 mm. Superb and prettily toned, with golden hues. About EF.
Bold Vespasian Portrait
obverse: Vespasian (69-79).. AE Sestertius, 71 AD reverse: Vespasian (69-79).. AE Sestertius, 71 AD
Lot # 462 - Vespasian (69-79). AE Sestertius, 71 AD. Obv. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM TR P PP COS III. Laureate head right. Rev. ROMA SC. Roma standing left, holding Victory and spear. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 443. AE. 24.01 g. 34.00 mm. A superb portrait on medallic flan. Lovely warm light brown patina. Good VF/VF.
Impressive Portrait
obverse: Vespasian (69-79 AD).. AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck AD 73 reverse: Vespasian (69-79 AD).. AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck AD 73
Lot # 463 - Vespasian (69-79 AD). AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck AD 73. Obv. IMP CAES VESP AVG CENS. Laureate head right. Rev. PONTIF MAXIM. Vespasian seated right on curule chair, with feet on footstool, holding sceptre and branch. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 546. AR. 3.25 g. 19.50 mm. Superb. Lightly toned with lovely iridescent hues. Good EF/EF.
obverse: Domitian as Caesar under Vespasian (69-79).. AR Quinarius. Rome mint. Struck AD 73 reverse: Domitian as Caesar under Vespasian (69-79).. AR Quinarius. Rome mint. Struck AD 73
Lot # 464 - Domitian as Caesar under Vespasian (69-79). AR Quinarius. Rome mint. Struck AD 73. Obv. CAES AVG F DOMIT [COS II]. Laureate head right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTI. Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm frond. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) (Vesp.) 560. AR. 1.52 g. 16.00 mm. RR. Lightly toned, underlying luster. VF.
obverse: Domitian as Caesar under Vespasian (69-79).. AE As, 76 AD reverse: Domitian as Caesar under Vespasian (69-79).. AE As, 76 AD
Lot # 465 - Domitian as Caesar under Vespasian (69-79). AE As, 76 AD. Obv. CAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS V. Laureate head left, with the likeness of Vespasian. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTI SC. Victory standing right on prow, holding wreath and palm frond. RIC II (Vesp.) 677. AE. 11.01 g. 28.00 mm. R. A choice example, with an intriguing portrait. Pleasant glossy dark green patina. Good VF.
obverse: Domitian (81-96 AD).. AE Sestertius, 85 AD reverse: Domitian (81-96 AD).. AE Sestertius, 85 AD
Lot # 466 - Domitian (81-96 AD). AE Sestertius, 85 AD. Obv. IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XI. Laureate head right, wearing aegis. Rev. S C across field. Domitian standing left, sacrificing out of patera over altar; shrine behind, within is a statue of Minerva. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 277; C. 491. AE. 26.33 g. 33.00 mm. R. Rare type. Bold portrait, pleasant toned orichalcum surfaces. Somewhat pitted on obverse, otherwise. VF.
obverse: Trajan (98-117).. AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck winter AD 114-early 116 reverse: Trajan (98-117).. AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck winter AD 114-early 116
Lot # 467 - Trajan (98-117). AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck winter AD 114-early 116. Obv. IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS VI PP. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS FORT RED/ SC (in exergue). Fortuna, draped, seated left on low chair, feet on stool, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left. RIC II 652. AE. 29.06 g. 34.50 mm. Impressive coin, struck on a broad flan. Green-brown patina. About EF.
obverse: Hadrian (117-138).. AR Denarius, 117 AD reverse: Hadrian (117-138).. AR Denarius, 117 AD
Lot # 468 - Hadrian (117-138). AR Denarius, 117 AD. Obv. IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIAN OPT AVG GER DAC. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PARTHIC DIVI TRAIAN AVG F PM TR P COS VI CONCORD (in exergue). Concordia seated left, holding patera in right hand and resting left arm on statue of Spes; cornucopiae below throne. RIC II 4 bust (a). AR. 2.87 g. 19.50 mm. Superb Imperial portrait. Minor cleaning marks. About EF.
Hadrian Quinarius
obverse: Hadrian (117-138).. AR Quinarius. Rome mint. Struck AD 119-125 reverse: Hadrian (117-138).. AR Quinarius. Rome mint. Struck AD 119-125
Lot # 469 - Hadrian (117-138). AR Quinarius. Rome mint. Struck AD 119-125. Obv. IMP CAESR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right. Rev. PM TR P COS III. Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm branch. RIC II 103. AR. 1.32 g. 14.50 mm. R. Rare and choice. Lightly toned, underlying luster. EF.
obverse: Hadrian (117-138).. AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck 122-125 AD reverse: Hadrian (117-138).. AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck 122-125 AD
Lot # 470 - Hadrian (117-138). AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck 122-125 AD. Obv. IMP CAES TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG PM TR P COS III. Laureate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder. Rev. RESTITVTORI ORBIS TERRARVM SC. Hadrian standing left, holding volumen and extending hand to raise turreted woman kneeling left, holding globe. RIC II 594b. AE. 28.75 g. 34.00 mm. Impressive Sestertius. Broad flan, nice earthy deep green patina. Good VF/VF.
obverse: Hadrian (117-138).. AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck circa AD 134-138 reverse: Hadrian (117-138).. AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck circa AD 134-138
Lot # 471 - Hadrian (117-138). AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck circa AD 134-138. Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Laureate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder. Rev. FORTVNA AVG SC. Fortuna standing facing, head left, holding rudder on globe and cornucopiae. RIC II 759. AE. 25.24 g. 32.00 mm. A stunning coin in hand. Impressive portrait. Nice olive green patina. EF/About EF.
obverse: Hadrian (117-138).. AE Sestertius. Struck AD 119-122 reverse: Hadrian (117-138).. AE Sestertius. Struck AD 119-122
Lot # 472 - Hadrian (117-138). AE Sestertius. Struck AD 119-122. Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right. Rev. P M TR P COS III SC. Ceres standing left, holding grain ears and long torch. RIC II 610 bust (a). AE. 24.98 g. 36.00 mm. Impressive coin. Superb portrait in classical Roman style. Lovely emerald green patina. About EF.
obverse: Antinous, favorite of Hadrian (died 130 AD).. AE 35mm (8 Assaria?), Mantinea mint, Arcadia. Financed by Vetourios, c.134 AD reverse: Antinous, favorite of Hadrian (died 130 AD).. AE 35mm (8 Assaria?), Mantinea mint, Arcadia. Financed by Vetourios, c.134 AD
Lot # 473 - Antinous, favorite of Hadrian (died 130 AD). AE 35mm (8 Assaria?), Mantinea mint, Arcadia. Financed by Vetourios, c.134 AD. Obv. [BETOY]PIOC. Bare-chested heroic three-quarters-length bust of Antinous to right, with slightly inclined head. Rev. Traces of legend [TOIC APKACI] Horse stepping to right, with right foreleg raised. RPC III 325; Blum p. 37, 1, pl. I, 17; LHS Numismatics Auction 96, Coins of the Peloponnesos in the BCD Collection, 8-9 May 2006, 1493; for Antinous-Poseidon and Betourios. AE. 24.69 g. 35.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. A delicate and melancholy portrait. Lovely glossy turquoise patina. About VF/VF. The heroic bust of Antinous series in the name of the Arcadians was commissioned by a certain Vetourios (BETOYPIOC on the coins, otherwise unknown to history), in five bronze denominations. They were probably issued for distribution at the games held in Mantineia in AD 134 in honour of Hadrian's favourite Antinous, whose death had occurred on the Nile under mysterious circumstances in 130. Pausanias, the Greek traveller and geographer of the mid 2nd century AD, author of the 'Description of Greece', has left us a remarkably detailed account of the events commemorated on this extraordinary medallic issue, which says of the Arcadians: 'Antinoüs too was deified by them; his temple is the newest in Mantineia. He was a great favourite of the Emperor Hadrian. I never saw him in the flesh, but I have seen images and pictures of him. He has honours in other places also, and on the Nile is an Egyptian city named after Antinoüs. He has won worship in Mantineia for the following reason. Antinoüs was by birth from Bithynium beyond the river Sangarius, and the Bithynians are by descent Arkadians of Mantineia. For this reason the Emperor established his worship in Mantineia also; mystic rites are celebrated in his honour each year, and games every four years...', [Description of Greece 8.9.7-8]. There also follows an explanation for the horse on the reverse of the coin: 'There are roads leading from Mantineia into the rest of Arcadia, and I will go on to describe the most noteworthy objects on each of them. On the left of the highway leading to Tegea there is, beside the walls of Mantineia, a place where horses race, and not far from it is a race-course, where they celebrate the games in honour of Antinoüs. Above the race-course is Mount Alesium, ... By the foot of the mountain is the sanctuary of Horse Poseidon, not more than six stades distant from Mantineia. About this sanctuary I, like everyone else who has mentioned it, can write only what I have heard. The modern sanctuary was built by the Emperor Hadrian, who set overseers over the workmen, so that nobody might look into the old sanctuary, and none of the ruins be removed. He ordered them to build around the new temple. Originally, they say, this sanctuary was built for Poseidon by Agamedes and Trophonius, who worked oak logs and fitted them together', [8.10.1-2].
Choice Aelius
obverse: Aelius Caesar (136-138).. AR Denarius, 137 AD reverse: Aelius Caesar (136-138).. AR Denarius, 137 AD
Lot # 474 - Aelius Caesar (136-138). AR Denarius, 137 AD. Obv. L AELIVS CAESAR. Bare head right. Rev. TR POT COS II. Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC II (Hadr.) 430. AR. 3.09 g. 17.00 mm. Scarce. Choice. Bold portrait and lovely blackish old cabinet tone. About EF.
obverse: Antoninus Pius (138-161).. AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck c. AD 141-143 reverse: Antoninus Pius (138-161).. AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck c. AD 141-143
Lot # 475 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck c. AD 141-143. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III. Laureate head right. Rev. SALVS AVG SC. Salus standing left, holding rudder on globe and feeding from patera a serpent coiled around and rising from altar to left. RIC III 636. AE. 22.51 g. 31.50 mm. Choice. Glossy deep green patina. About EF/Good VF.
obverse: Antoninus Pius (138-161).. AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck AD 147-148 reverse: Antoninus Pius (138-161).. AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck AD 147-148
Lot # 476 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck AD 147-148. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS IIII. Laureate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder. Rev. LIBERALITAS AVG V SC (in exergue). Antoninus seated left on sella castrensis on raised daïs, extending hand; to left, Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and cornucopia; below, a citizen standing right, extending hand. RIC III 775. AE. 26.16 g. 34.00 mm. R. Attractive green brown patina. Good VF. Pius’s fifth liberality was given in honor of his recent vota decennalia, which was also the occasion for celebratory games, the Primi Decennales.
obverse: Antoninus Pius (138-161).. AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck AD 152-153 reverse: Antoninus Pius (138-161).. AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck AD 152-153
Lot # 477 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck AD 152-153. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XVI. Laureate head right. Rev. INDVLGENTIA AVG COS IIII SC. Indulgentia seated left, extending hand and holding scepter. RIC III 904. AE. 23.77 g. 34.00 mm. Choice example with a superb portrait. Wonderful earthy green patina. About EF/Good VF.
Outstanding Faustina Senior Portrait
obverse: Faustina I, wife of Antoninus Pius (died 141 AD).. AE Sestertius. Rome mint,141-146 AD reverse: Faustina I, wife of Antoninus Pius (died 141 AD).. AE Sestertius. Rome mint,141-146 AD
Lot # 478 - Faustina I, wife of Antoninus Pius (died 141 AD). AE Sestertius. Rome mint,141-146 AD. Obv. DIVA FAVSTINA. Draped bust right. Rev. AVGVSTA. Vesta standing facing, head left, sacrificing over lighted altar with patera and holding palladium; S-C across fields. RIC III 1126; C. 117. AE. 24.91 g. 32.00 mm. A choice example, with a superb portrait. Lovely olive green patina. Obverse fields very gently smoothed and insignificant traces of double striking on reverse, otherwise. about EF.
obverse: Marcus Aurelius (161-180).. AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck circa AD 161-162 reverse: Marcus Aurelius (161-180).. AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck circa AD 161-162
Lot # 479 - Marcus Aurelius (161-180). AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck circa AD 161-162. Obv. IMP CAES M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG PM. Laureate head right. Rev. CONCORDIA AVGVSTOR TR P XVI SC. Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, facing each other and holding rolls, clasping hands. RIC III 826. AE. 24.24 g. 33.00 mm. Nice light green patina. Rough surfaces. Good VF.
Impressive Marcus Aurelius on Medallic Flan
obverse: Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 169-170 AD reverse: Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 169-170 AD
Lot # 480 - Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 169-170 AD. Obv. M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIIII . Laureate head right. Rev. SALVTI AVG COS III / S - C Salus standing left, feeding snake coiled around altar and holding long sceptre in her left. RIC III 979; C. 547. AE. 28.71 g. 33.50 mm. A superb example. Lovely glossy green brown patina. Flan crack at three o' clock, otherwise. EF/About EF.
Superb Faustina Sestertius
obverse: Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died 176 AD).. AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, AD 161-164 reverse: Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died 176 AD).. AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, AD 161-164
Lot # 481 - Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died 176 AD). AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, AD 161-164. Obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Draped bust right. Rev. FECVND AVGVSTAE SC. Fecunditas standing left, holding an infant on each arm; to either side below, two children. RIC III (M. Aurel.) 1635. AE. 24.66 g. 33.50 mm. Lovely olive green patina. Good VF/About EF.
obverse: Faustina II (died 176 AD).. AE Sestertius, AD 161-164 reverse: Faustina II (died 176 AD).. AE Sestertius, AD 161-164
Lot # 482 - Faustina II (died 176 AD). AE Sestertius, AD 161-164. Obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Pearl-diademed and draped bust right. Rev. FECVNDITAS SC. Fecunditas standing ledt, holding child and sceptre. RIC III (M. Aurel.) 1638. AE. 20.51 g. 31.00 mm. Lovely glossy olive-green patina. About EF.
obverse: Commodus (177-192).. AE Sestertius. Struck AD 184-185 reverse: Commodus (177-192).. AE Sestertius. Struck AD 184-185
Lot # 483 - Commodus (177-192). AE Sestertius. Struck AD 184-185. Obv. M COMMODVS ANTON AVG PIVS BRIT. Laureate head right. Rev. VOTA SVSCEP DECEN P M TR P VIIII IMP VII COS IIII PP SC. Commodus standing left, sacrificing over lighted tripod. RIC III 441. AE. 22.00 g. 31.50 mm. Attractive portrait. Nice green brown patina. Good VF.
Choice Commodus of Nicopolis
obverse: Commodus (177-192).. AE 28 mm, Nicopolis ad Istrum (Moesia Inferior). Caecilius Servilianus, hegemon. Struck AD 189-190 reverse: Commodus (177-192).. AE 28 mm, Nicopolis ad Istrum (Moesia Inferior). Caecilius Servilianus, hegemon. Struck AD 189-190
Lot # 484 - Commodus (177-192). AE 28 mm, Nicopolis ad Istrum (Moesia Inferior). Caecilius Servilianus, hegemon. Struck AD 189-190. Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ MΑΡ ΑΥΡΗ:• ΚΟΜΟΔΟC. Laureate head right. Rev. ΝΕΙΚΟΠΟ ΠΡΟC Π HΓΕΜΟ ΚΑΙΚΙ CΕΡΒΕΙΛΙΑ. Zeus seated left, holding patera and scepter; eagle at his feet. Varbanov I 2161 var. (legend). AE. 11.98 g. 28.00 mm. Nice mottled deep green and reddish brown patina. About EF.
obverse: Didius Julianus (193 AD).. AE Sestertius, AD 193 reverse: Didius Julianus (193 AD).. AE Sestertius, AD 193
Lot # 485 - Didius Julianus (193 AD). AE Sestertius, AD 193. Obv. IMP CAES M DID SEVER IVLIAN AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. RECTOR ORBIS SC. Julian standing facing, head left, holding globe and roll. RIC IV 16. AE. 22.82 g. 30.50 mm. RR. Glossy deep green patina. About VF/Good F.
Bold Severus Portrait
obverse: Septimius Severus (193-211).. AR Denarius, 209 AD reverse: Septimius Severus (193-211).. AR Denarius, 209 AD
Lot # 486 - Septimius Severus (193-211). AR Denarius, 209 AD. Obv. SEVERVS PIVS AVG. Laureate bust right. Rev. PM TR P XVII COS III PP. Neptune standing left, right foot on globe, holding trident. RIC IV 228. AR. 3.48 g. 20.00 mm. Brilliant and lightly toned, golden hues. Good EF/EF.
obverse: Septimius Severus (193-211).. AR Denarius. Laodicea mint. Struck AD 198-202 reverse: Septimius Severus (193-211).. AR Denarius. Laodicea mint. Struck AD 198-202
Lot # 487 - Septimius Severus (193-211). AR Denarius. Laodicea mint. Struck AD 198-202. Obv. L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX. Laureate bust right. Rev. VICT PARTHICAE. Victory advancing left, holding wreath and trophy; bound captive seated at feet to left. RIC IV 514. AR. 2.68 g. 18.00 mm. Brilliant and superb. Lightly toned with golden hues. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 62.
obverse: Septimius Severus (193-211).. AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck AD 195 reverse: Septimius Severus (193-211).. AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck AD 195
Lot # 488 - Septimius Severus (193-211). AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck AD 195. Obv. L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP V. Laureate head right. Rev. SAECVLI FELICITAS SC. Felicitas standing left, right foot on prow, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC IV 692. AE. 21.54 g. 28.00 mm. R. Attractive green brown patina. Good VF.
Outstanding Septimius Severus Sestertius
obverse: Septimius Severus (193-211).. AE Sestertius, 196 AD reverse: Septimius Severus (193-211).. AE Sestertius, 196 AD
Lot # 489 - Septimius Severus (193-211). AE Sestertius, 196 AD. Obv. L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. FORTVNAE REDVCI SC. Fortuna seated left, holding rudder on globe and cornucopiae; under seat, wheel. RIC IV 720; C. 193. AE. 20.93 g. 31.50 mm. R. Rare and superb. Minor smoothing. Handsome portrait of fine style and lovely light brown patina, with orichalcum highlights. About EF.
obverse: Septimius Severus (193-211).. AE 27.5 mm. Hadrianopolis mint (Thrace) reverse: Septimius Severus (193-211).. AE 27.5 mm. Hadrianopolis mint (Thrace)
Lot # 490 - Septimius Severus (193-211). AE 27.5 mm. Hadrianopolis mint (Thrace). Obv. AV K Λ CЄ CЄOVHPOC Π. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. AΔPIANOΠOΛЄITΩΝ. Tyche standing to left, holding rudder on globe and cornucopiae. Varbanov II 3358. AE. 10.83 g. 27.50 mm. R. Superb emerald green patina. About EF/Good VF.
obverse: Julia Domna (died 217 AD).. AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck under Septimius Severus, circa AD 200-207. Draped bust right / IVNO REGINA, RIC IV 560, RSC 97. Struck on a compact flan. Good VF. Attractive portrait reverse: Julia Domna (died 217 AD).. AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck under Septimius Severus, circa AD 200-207. Draped bust right / IVNO REGINA, RIC IV 560, RSC 97. Struck on a compact flan. Good VF. Attractive portrait
Lot # 491 - Julia Domna (died 217 AD). AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck under Septimius Severus, circa AD 200-207. Draped bust right / IVNO REGINA, RIC IV 560; RSC 97. Struck on a compact flan. Good VF. Attractive portrait. Obv. IVLIA AVGVSTA. Draped bust right. Rev. IVNO REGINA. Juno standing left, holding patera and scepter; to left, peacock standing left. RIC IV (Sept. Sev.) 560. AR. 3.15 g. 18.50 mm. Brilliant, superb and lightly toned. EF.
obverse: Julia Domna (died 217 AD).. AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck under Septimius Severus, circa AD 200-207 reverse: Julia Domna (died 217 AD).. AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck under Septimius Severus, circa AD 200-207
Lot # 492 - Julia Domna (died 217 AD). AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck under Septimius Severus, circa AD 200-207. Obv. IVLIA AVGVSTA. Draped bust right. Rev. PIETAS PVBLICA. Pietas standing left, raising both hands; lighted altar to left. RIC IV (Sept. Sev.) 574. AR. 3.43 g. 19.00 mm. Brilliant and lightly toned. Exceptional portrait. Almost invisible hair-line flan crack. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 62.
obverse: Julia Domna (died 217 AD).. AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck under Caracalla, AD 211-215 reverse: Julia Domna (died 217 AD).. AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck under Caracalla, AD 211-215
Lot # 493 - Julia Domna (died 217 AD). AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck under Caracalla, AD 211-215. Obv. IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG. Draped bust right. Rev. DIANA LVCIFERA. Diana standing facing, head left, holding torch in both hands. RIC IV (Carac.) 373A. AR. 3.52 g. 19.00 mm. Brilliant, superb and lightly toned, with golden hues. Good EF/EF.
obverse: Julia Domna (died 217 AD).. AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck under Caracalla, AD 211-215 reverse: Julia Domna (died 217 AD).. AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck under Caracalla, AD 211-215
Lot # 494 - Julia Domna (died 217 AD). AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck under Caracalla, AD 211-215. Obv. IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG. Draped bust right, wearing stephane. Rev. IVNO SC. Juno standing facing, head left, holding patera and sceptre; at her feet, peacock standing left, head turned upward. RIC IV (Carac.) 584. AE. 23.88 g. 32.00 mm. Choice Sestertius. Lovely deep green patina. Good VF.
obverse: Caracalla (198-217).. AR Denarius, 198-199 AD reverse: Caracalla (198-217).. AR Denarius, 198-199 AD
Lot # 495 - Caracalla (198-217). AR Denarius, 198-199 AD. Obv. IMP CAES M AVR ANTON AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SECVRIT ORBIS. Securitas seated right by altar, propping head on right hand and holding sceptre. RIC IV 22. AR. 3.23 g. 21.00 mm. Scarse. Superb, brilliant and lightly toned. EF.
obverse: Caracalla (198-217).. AR Denarius, 208 AD reverse: Caracalla (198-217).. AR Denarius, 208 AD
Lot # 496 - Caracalla (198-217). AR Denarius, 208 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate bust right. Rev. PONTIF TR P XI COS III. Mars standing right, holding spear and shield. RIC IV 100. AR. 3.23 g. 19.50 mm. Superb coin. Brilliant and lightly toned. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 64.

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