Dea Moneta
login

Main

home auctions shops past results Numismatic Conferences Book Store New issues

Not yet registered? Sign up now

Did you forget your username or password?

Banner Artemide LIX

Results from 541 to 600 of 1305

Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 543 - Tiberius (14-37 AD). AE 18 mm. Uncertain, Philippi (?), Macedonia. Obv. TI AVG. Bare head right. Rev. Two priests ploughing right. RPC I 1657. AE. 4.36 g. 18.00 mm. Lovely green patina, bold portrait. About EF/Good VF.
Nero Claudius Drusus Aureus
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 544 - Nero Claudius Drusus, brother of Tiberius and father of Claudius (died 9 AD). AV Aureus, Lugdunum mint. Struck under Claudius, 41-42 AD. Obv. NERO CLAVDIVS GERMANICVS IMP. Laureate head left. Rev. DE above and GERM on architrave of triumphal arch surmounted by equestrian statue right, between two trophies, each with seated and bound captive at foot. RIC (Claud.) 69 C. 1. Calicó 315. AV. 7.51 g. 19.00 mm. RR. Very rare. A fine style portrait. Good VF/VF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 545 - 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. 27.70 g. 35.50 mm. Scarce. An attractive example. Restored. Pleasant toned orichalcum surfaces, with green hues. Minor brassy tones at the reverse. EF/Good EF. Privately purchased from Rauch (with tag).
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 546 - Gaius (37-41). Sestertius, c. 37-38. Obv. C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT. Laureate head left. Rev. ADLOCVT COH (in exergue). Gaius, bare-headed and togate, standing left on platform, right extended to five soldiers, helmeted and with shields and parazonia. RIC I (2nd ed.) 32. AE. 27.73 g. 36.50 mm. Scarce. Brown river patina, some brassy highlights. EF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 547 - Gaius (37-41). AE As, c. 39-40 AD. Obv. C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG PM TR P III PP. Bare head right. Rev. VESTA SC. Vesta seated left, holding patera and sceptre. RIC I (2nd ed.) 47; C. 28. AE. 12.19 g. 27.50 mm. Scarce. Minor patina damage at the reverse. Great details, well centred, leather patina. EF/About EF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 548 - Gaius (Caligula) (37-41). AE Quadrans, 40-41. Obv. C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG. Pileus flanked by S C. Rev. PON M TR P IIII P P COS TERT. Legend surrounding RCC large in center of field. RIC I (2nd ed.) Gaius/Caligula 52. AE. 3.24 g. 17.00 mm. Lovely deep green patina. EF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 549 - Claudius (41-54). AV Aureus, 41-42 AD. Obv. TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG PM TR P. Laurel head right. Rev. PRAETOR RECEPT. Claudius, bareheaded and togate, standing right, clasping right hands with a praetorian soldier, wearing long hair and military dress, standing left, holding signum in left hand, wearing on his left side a round shield slung around his neck. RIC I (2nd ed.) 11; illustrated in Banti/Simonetti XIV 148/6  AV. 7.80 g. 20.00 mm. RRR. Of the highest rarity. Superbe example of this fascinating issue. Professionally restored. Good VF. EX Kunst & Münzen AG, Lugano, Auction 1969, lot 147.    
Claudius with Nero Denarius
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 550 - Claudius, with Nero as Caesar. AR Denarius, c. 50-54 AD. Obv. TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM P M TRIB POT P P. Laureate head of Claudius right. Rev. NERO CLAVD CAES DRVSVS GERM PRINC IVVENT. Bare-headed and draped bust of Nero left. RIC I (2nd ed.) 83. AR. 3.34 g. 18.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Two expressive portraits. Porous surfaces, nice deep grey toning. Good VF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 551 - Claudius (41-54). AE Quadrans, 41 AD. Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG. Hand to left holding pair of scales; PNR below. Rev. PON M TR P IMP COS DES IT around S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 85. AE. 3.35 g. 17.50 mm. Choice example. Delicate olive green patina. EF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 552 - Agrippina II, mother of Nero (died 59 AD). AE 14mm. Philadelphia mint, Lydia. Obv. AΓΡΙΠΠΙΝΑ ΣΕΒΑΣΤH. Draped bust right. Rev. ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΕΩΝ ΝΕΙΚΑΝΩΡ. Cornucopia. AE. 3.14 g. 15.00 mm. RR. Very rare. About EF. Ex Artemide XXVII, 2009, 196.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 553 - Nero (54-68). Sestertius, c. 62-8 AD. Obv. NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER PM TR P IMP PP. Laureate head right, wearing aegis. Rev. ANNONA AVGVSTI CERES SC. Annona standing right, holding cornucopia, facing Ceres seated left, holding grain ears and torch; between them, modius on garlanded altar, ship’s stern in background. RIC I (2nd ed.) 139. AE. 26.20 g. 36.50 mm. Gently smoothed. Outstanding example with fascinating, solid green patina. EF. The fascinating reverse of this issue, so rich in symbolic elements, refers to one of Rome's main and most vital organizational problems, the annual grain supply for its inhabitants. Annona, of whom this is the first imperial monetary representation, was responsible for storing and distributing the grain, while Ceres was the protector of the harvest. Between them, in the center of the scene is the modus, the measure for grain, placed on an altar. In the background is the stern of a navis frumentaria, to whose owners Nero had granted special privileges so that the capital could be regularly supplied. The same theme inspired the issue with the Congiarium, representing one of the periodic imperial handouts to the people, and probably the type with the port of Ostia, where, in addition to that of Pozzuoli, grain arrived from the provinces.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 554 - Nero (54-68). AE Sestertius,. Obv. NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER PM TR P IMP PP. Laureate bust right, wearing aegis. Rev. DECVRSIO SC. Nero, cuirassed, prancing left on horseback, holding spear; beyond and behind him, mounted soldier prancing left, with vexillum over shoulder. RIC I (2nd ed.) 165. AE. 27.98 g. 36.50 mm. A pleasant example of this fascinating issue. Lovely, untouched, dark patina. EF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 555 - Nerone (54-68). AE Dupondius, c. 63 AD. Obv. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM PM TR P IMP PP. Radiate head right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTI SC. Victory flying left, holding wreath and palm. RIC I (2nd ed.) 198. AE. 15.30 g. 28.50 mm. Scarce. EF.
Superb Semis
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 556 - Nero (54-68). AE Semis, 62-68. Obv. NERO CAES AVG IMP. Laureate head right. Rev. CER QVINQ ROM CO S C. Table decorated with two gryphons confronting; on top, urn and wreath; round shield resting on leg. RIC I (2nd ed.) 228. AE. 3.44 g. 17.00 mm. RR. A superb example, rare as such. Charming copper toning, with reddish brown hues and green spots. EF. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 64.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 557 - Nero (54-68). AE Quadrans, Rome mint, 62-68. Obv. NERO CLAV CAE AVG. Owl standing front, with wings spread, on a rectangular garlanded altar. Rev. P M TR P IMP P P S C. Olive-branch, upright. RIC I (2nd ed.) 260 var. (obv. legend). AE. 2.21 g. 16.00 mm. R. Unlisted variety. Lovely dark green patina. EF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 558 - Nero (54-68). AE Sestertius. Obv. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GE[R P M] TR P IMP P P. Laureate bust left. Rev. PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT SC. Wiew of one front of the temple of Janus, with double doors to right. RIC I (2nd ed.) 265. AE. 25.96 g. 37.00 mm. Cleaned and repatinaed. Superb example, struck on exceptionally large flan. EF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 559 - Nero (54-68). AE As, 62-68. Obv. NERO CAESAR AVG GERM IMP. Laureate head right. Rev. S - C. Victory flying left, holding shield inscribed SPQR. RIC I (2nd ed.) 312. AE. 13.36 g. 29.50 mm. A very attractive example. Broad flan and superb dark green patina, deposits. Good VF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 560 - Nero (54-68). AE Semis, Lugdunum mint. Obv. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS. Bare head left; small globe at point of neck. Rev. Incuse of obverse. Cf. RIC I (2nd ed.) 425. AE. 4.88 g. 21.00 mm. RR. Very rare as a brockage. Dark green patina. Good VF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 561 - Galba (68-69). AR Denarius, c. July AD 68-January AD 69. Obv. IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG P M. Laureate head right. Rev. SALVS GEN HVMANI. Salus standing left, right foot on globe, holding patera over lighted altar and rudder. RIC I (2nd ed.) 232; C. 240. AR. 3.09 g. 18.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Minor scratches. Bold portait, nice iridescent tone, with blue highlights. VF.
Outstanding Galba
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 562 - Galba (68-69). AE Sestertius, c. July AD 68-January AD 69. Obv. SER GALBA IMP CAES AVG. Oak-wreathed and draped bust right. Rev. S P Q R / OB / CIV SER within wreath. RIC I (2nd ed.) 272 var. (…AVG TR P); C. 289. AE. 25.87 g. 35.00 mm. Scarce. A superb and bold portrait struck on a full flan; enchanting brown-leather patina; gently smoothed, otherwise. about EF/EF. Ex NAC 92, 2016, lot 503.
Book cover

Cayón. Los Sestercios del Imperio Romano. Volumen I-II.

Buy now in the Dea Moneta Shop € 120

Limited availability

Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 563 - Galba (68-69). AE As, c. July AD 68-January AD 69. Obv. [SER SVLPI GALBA] IMP CAESAR AVG PM TR P. Bare head right, globe at point of bust. Rev. PAXS [AVGVSTI] SC. Pax standing left, holding cornucopiae and torch with which she sets fire to heap of arms on ground. RIC I (2nd ed.) 497. AE. 9.18 g. 26.50 mm. R. Leather patina with green deposits. Minor patina weaknesses and an ancient scratch at the reverse. VF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 564 - Vespasian (69-79). AR Denarius, 69-70 AD. Obv. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. Laureate head to right. Rev. Judaea seated to right against trophy; IVDAEA in exergue. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 2; C. 226. AR. 3.41 g. 17.00 mm. Minor marks on obverse. EF/VF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 565 - Vespasian (69-79). AE Sestertius, “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Struck AD 71. Obv. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM TR P P P COS III. Laureate head right. Rev. IVDAEA CAPTA SC. Jewess seated left under palm three, mourning: behind palm, Jew standing right, hands tied behind back; in field, left and right, arms. RIC II 165. AE. 23.25 g. 33.00 mm. R. Good VF/VF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 566 - Vespasian (69-79). AE Sestertius, 71 AD. Obv. IMP CAES VESPAS AVG PM TR P P P COS III. Head right, laureate. Rev. PAX AVGVSTI SC. Pax standing left holding branch and cornucopiae. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 244. AE. 27.77 g. 33.00 mm. A bold portrait of fine style. Olive-green patina. Smoothed and professionally restored. EF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 567 - Vespasian (69-79 AD). AE Dupondius, 71 AD. Obv. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III. Radiate head right. Rev. ROMA (in exergue) S-C. Roma seated left, holding wreath and parazonium. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 279; C. 411. AE. 14.51 g. 27.50 mm. Bold portrait. Glossy lightly toned orichalcum surfaces. From a worn obverse die, otherwise. Good VF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 568 - Vespasian (69-79 AD.). AR Denarius, 75 AD. Obv. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. PON MAX TR P COS VI. Pax seated left, holding branch. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 772; C. 366. AR. 3.36 g. 19.00 mm. Impressive portrait. A choice example, brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. Good VF/About EF.
Stunning Vespasian
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 569 - Vespasian (69-79 AD). AE Sestertius, 77-78 AD. Obv. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII. Laureate head left. Rev. PAX AVGVST SC. Pax standing to left, holding branch and cornucopiae. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 993. AE. 27.81 g. 34.00 mm. RR. Rare. Superb coin with bold portrait. Lovely Tiber patina. EF/About EF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 570 - Vespasian (Divus, after 79 AD). AR Denarius, struck under Titus. Obv. DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS. Laureate head right. Rev. SC on shield supported by two capricorns; below, globe. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) (Titus) 357; C. 497. AR. 3.54 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. Outstanding example with shiny ground and gilded hues. Good EF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 571 - Vespasian (Divus, died 79). AR Antoninianus. Struck by Trajan Decius, Mediolanum mint. Obv. DIVO VE[S]PASIANO. Radiate head right. Rev. CONSECRATIO. Eagle with open wings, standing front, head right, on bar. RIC VI 79; C. 651. AR. 3.06 g. 21.50 mm. R. Rare and choice. Flan cracks. EF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 572 - Titus (79-81). Denarius, 80 AD. Obv. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM. Laureate head right. Rev. TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII PP. Dolphin, wreath and two ravens on tripod. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 131. AG. 3.48 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare. Outstanding example with brilliant surfaces. EF. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 65.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 573 - Julia Titi, daughter of Titus (died 90 AD). AE Dupondius, 80-81 AD. Obv. IVLIA IMP T AVG F AVGVSTA. Draped bust right. Rev. VESTA SC. Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre. RIC II (Titus) 180; C. 18. AE. 14.42 g. 28.00 mm. R. Light scratches under tone on obverse. About EF/Good VF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 574 - Domitian (81-96). AR Denarius, 81 AD. Obv. IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M. Laureate head right. Rev. TR P COS VII DES VIII P P. Altar, garlanded and lighted. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 20; C. 577. AR. 3.44 g. 18.00 mm. R. Lovely delicate patina over brilliant surfaces. EF. Ex Gorny & Mosch 76, 1996, 420.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 575 - Domitian (81-96). AE Quadrans, 85 AD. Obv. IMP DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI. Draped bust of Ceres right, wearing wreath of grain. Rev. SC. Basket full of corn ears. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 315; C. 13. AE. 2.60 g. 17.00 mm. EF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 576 - Domitian (81-96 AD). AE Dupondius, 85 AD. Obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS POT P P. Radiate bust right, wearing aegis. Rev. ANNONA AVG SC (in exergue). Annona seated right, with bag of corn ears; to right, small figure standing left; in the background, stern of ship. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 367. AE. 11.46 g. 28.00 mm. Corrosion spot on obverse. Superb coin. Attractive mottled deep green patina. EF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 577 - Domitian (81-96). AE As, 87 AD. Obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIII CENS PER PP. Laureate bust right, wearing aegis. Rev. VIRTVTI AVGVSTI SC. Virtus standing right, foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 550; C. 651. AE. 11.91 g. 28.00 mm. A superb example, with an impressive portrait. Lovely warm tan patina. About EF.
Impressive Domitian's Portrait
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 578 - Domitian (81-96). AR Denarius, 90 AD. Obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIIII. Laureate head right. Rev. IMP XXI COS XV CENS PPP. Minerva standing left, holding spear in right hand. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 692; C. 259. AR. 3.24 g. 18.00 mm. A superb example, with an outstanding portrait. Enchanting light iridescent tone, with golden highlights. About FDC/FDC.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 579 - Domitian (81-96). AE Sestertius, 90-91 AD. Obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER PP. Laureate head right. Rev. SC. Domitian standing left with javelin and spear, crowned by Victory standing left. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 703. AE. 28.79 g. 35.00 mm. Choice example, dark green patina. Gently smoothed. About EF/EF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 580 - Domitia, wife of Domitian (Augusta 82-96). AE 21 mm, Phrigya, Laodicea ad Lycum mint. Obv. [ΔO]MI[T]IA ϹƐΒΑϹΤΗ. Draped bust right. Rev. [ΔIA KP ΔIOCKOVPIΔOV ΛAOΔIKЄΩN]. Temple with four columns. RPC online 1290. AE. 6.00 g. 21.00 mm. VF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 581 - Anonymous Quadrantes. Period of Domitian to Antoninus Pius. AE Quadrans. Obv. Helmeted, bearded, and cuirassed bust of Mars right. Rev. SC. Cuirass. RIC II 19. AE. 2.67 g. 17.50 mm. EF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 582 - Nerva (96-98). AE As, 97 AD. Obv. IMP NERVA CAES AVG PM TR P II COS III PP. Laureate bust right. Rev. FORTVNA AVGVST SC. Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. RIC II 98. AE. 10.08 g. 26.00 mm. Impressive coin, bold portrait, superb emerald green patina. About EF/Good VF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 583 - Nerva (96-98). AE Quadrans. Obv. IMP NERVA CAES AVG. Modius containing three stalks of grain. Rev. SC. Winged caduceus. RIC II 112. AE. 2.88 g. 15.00 mm. About EF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 584 - Nerva (96-98). AE Quadrans. Obv. IMP NERVA CAES AVG. Diademed and draped bust of Juno right. Rev. SC. Rudder on globe. RIC II 114; C. 140. AE. 3.54 g. 19.00 mm. Scarce. EF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 585 - 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 with drapery on left shoulder. Rev. SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI SC. Abundantia standing left, holding ears of corn and cornucopiae; on left, modius, on right, prow. RIC II 492; C. 470. AE. 28.53 g. 33.50 mm. Gently smoothed. Choice example in exceptional condition. Good EF/EF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 586 - Trajan (98-117). AE Sestertius, 114-117 AD. Obv. IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS VI PP. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Trajan seated right on platform, placed on left, accompanied by two officers, addressing five soldiers; in exergue, IMPERATOR VIII/SC. RIC II 655; C. 176. AE. 27.51 g. 34.00 mm. R. Gently smoothed. Rare and interesting type. Outstanding example, perfectly struck on a medallic flan. EF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 587 - Trajan (Divus, died 117). AE Contorniate, struck in the name of Divus Trajan. Rome mint, c. 360-425 AD. Obv. DIVO TRAIANO AVGVSTO. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Engraved: SERONTI VIVAS and monogram PE. Rev. ...EVTHIMIVS ... Charioteer driving fast quadriga right, holding palm branch. Cfr. Tocci 1965, p. 225, n. 31. AE. 25.29 g. 38.30 mm. RRR. Estremely rare, unlisted in Coinarchives. Minor smoothing. VF/About VF. The term contorniate derives from the Italian contorno (surround) and was applied in the eighteenth century to describe these coin or medal-like objects which are surrounded by a solco di contorno (surrounding furrow). Contorniates were produced in the late 4th through 5th centuries and may have been used as presentation pieces or as counters in a board game, such as calculi, or both. A connection with the circus and amphitheatre is obvious for they are generally of a popular historical, imperial, or agonistic character, the most common being the busts of Emperors and scenes of chariot racing. The legends often give the names of charioteers. It is also significant that the emperors who appear most frequently on the obverse are the ones who gave the most enthusiastic patronage to the games: Nero, Trajan, and Caracalla. (CNG, Historical Article).
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 588 - Plotina, wife of Trajan (died 129 AD). AE 15 mm. Apollonis. Pseudo-autonomous. Obv. Draped bust right. Rev. Lyre. RPC online 951. AE. 2.12 g. 15.00 mm. Good VF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 589 - Hadrian (117-138). AR Quinarius. Struck AD 119-125. Obv. IMP CA[ESR] TRAIAN [HADRIANVS] AVG. Laureate bust right. Rev. PM TR P COS III. Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm branch. RIC II 103. AR. 1.31 g. 14.50 mm. R. Rare. Portrait of great impact. VF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 590 - Hadrian (117-138). AE Sestertius, 118 AD. Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev. PONT MAX TR POT COS II SC FORT RED (in exergue). Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. RIC II 551a; C. 756. AE. 26.53 g. 34.00 mm. Dark patina with red spots; minor smoothing. Good VF/About EF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 591 - Hadrian (117-138). AE Sestertius, 119-120 AD. Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder. Rev. PONT MAX TR POT COS III SC. Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC II 563b; C. 1192. AE. 23.83 g. 32.00 mm. A fine style portrait. Minor metal flaw and insignificant corrosion spots on legend. Nice toned orichalcum surfaces. Good VF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 592 - Hadrian (117-138). AE Dupondius, 119-121. Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG PM TR P COS III. Radiate bust right; slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev. SALVS PVBLICA SC. Salus standing left, holding patera and rudder; right foot on globe. RIC II 604a. AE. 13.75 g. 28.00 mm. Brushed. Lovely emerald green patina. Good VF.
Amazing Hadrian's Portrait
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 593 - Hadrian (117-138). AE Dupondius, 125-128 AD. Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Radiate head right. Rev. COS III SC. Fides standing right, holding corn-ears and basket of fruits. RIC II 656; C. 388. AE. 12.52 g. 26.50 mm. A superb example, with a wonderful portrait. Enchanting emerald-green patina, mottled on reverse. About EF/ Good VF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 594 - Hadrian (117-138). AE Drachm. Alexandria mint, 127-128 AD. Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ CЄΒ. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Nilus reclining left on hippopotamus, holding reed and cornucopiae; Iς / L above. Dattari (Savio) 1794-1795; K&G 32.519. AE. 25.15 g. 35.50 mm. Fascinating issue. Lovely brown patina. Flan cracks. About EF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 595 - Antoninus Pius with Marcus Aurelius as Caesar (139-161). AR Denarius. Struck 140-144 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III. Laureate bust of Antoninus Pius right. Rev. AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS. Bareheaded and draped bust of Marcus Aurelius. RIC III 417a. AR. 3.45 g. 18.00 mm. R. Choice example, virtually uncirculated. Flan cracks. Good EF. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 65.
REX ARMENIIS DATVS
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 596 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE Sestertius, 140-144 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TRP COS III. Laureate head right. Rev. REX ARMENIIS DATVS SC. Antoninus standing left, placing tiara on head of king of Armenia. RIC III 619; C. 686. AE. 26.24 g. 33.00 mm. R. Rare and historically important. Superb portrait and fascinating reverse. Attractive green brown patina. Good VF. As Rome and Parthia (and, later, the Sasanians) vied with one another for control of the border territories in eastern Anatolia and northern Syria, the kingdom of Armenia became a crucial prize for both. With a client-king installed on its throne, Armenia could sereve as an important buffer for either empire. Thus, the appointment of a new ruler to the Armenian throne was an important event. Given that this sestertius was struck during the third consulship of Pius (AD 140-144), the only possible candidate for the new Armenian king represented heere is Sohemo (first reign, circa AD 140/44). (CNG 84 , 2010, 1035 note).
British Victory Issue
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 597 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE Sestertius, 143-144 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. IMPERATOR II SC. Victory standing right, holding trophy in both hands. RIC III 717. AE. 24.82 g. 31.00 mm. Marks on obverse. Fine style portrait, bright brown patina. Good VF.
Stunning Sow Suckling
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 598 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE As, 143-144 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. IMPERATOR II. Sow right under holm oak suckling four young; to right, two more. RIC III 733. AE. 10.38 g. 27.00 mm. R. Rare and fascinating type. Handsome glossy dark green patina. Good VF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 599 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE Sestertius, 145-161. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P. Laureate head right. Rev. [C]OS IIII SC. Securitas seated left, holding sceptre and propping head on left hand. RIC III 764. AE. 23.52 g. 29.50 mm. Scarce. A superb example. Bold portrait and lovely even olive green patina, Insignificant metal flaw on Antoninus' neck, otherwise. EF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 600 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE Sestertius, 143-144 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P. Laureate head left. Rev. VOTA SVSCEPTA DEC III COS IIII SC. Antoninus standing left, sacrificing with patera over tripod. RIC III 794. AE. 22.00 g. 31.50 mm. Scarce. Superb example, boldly struck. Lovely tan patina. Good EF.
NOT in RIC
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 601 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE Dupondius, 147-148 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XII. Radiate head right. Rev. ANNONA AVG SC. Annona standing left, holding corn-ears over modius and anchor; in exergue, COS IIII. RIC III - (cf. 847 = TR P XI); C. - (cf. 40 = TR P XI). AE. 12.61 g. 27.00 mm. RRR. Very rare, unlisted in the standard references and superb. Lovely enamel-like light green patina. Minor marks, otherwise. EF.
Obverse image Reverse image
Lot # 602 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE As, struck 148-149 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XII. Laureate bust right. Rev. MVNIFICENTIA AVG/ COS IIII (in exergue)/ SC. Elephant walking right. RIC III 862b. AE. 8.61 g. 27.00 mm. Scarce. Fascinating issue. Dark green patina. Good VF.

Results from 541 to 600 of 1305