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Results from 601 to 660 of 1305

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Lot # 603 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE Sestertius, 144 AD. Obv. IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP. Laureate head right. Rev. TR POT XIIII COS IIII SC; in exergue, MON AVG. Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC III 872. AE. 27.85 g. 33.50 mm. Superb example, dark patina. Gently smoothed. EF.
Outstanding Consecratio
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Lot # 604 - Divus Antoninus Pius (after 161 AD). AR Denarius. Obv. DIVVS ANTONINVS. Bare headed bust right, with drapery on far shoulder. Rev. CONSECRATIO. Four-tiered funeral pyre, surmounted by facing quadriga. RIC III (M. Aurel.) 436; C. 164. AR. 3.26 g. 18.00 mm. Virtually as struck, exceptional bright surfaces. FDC. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 66.
Turquoise Divo Antoninus Pius
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Lot # 605 - Divus Antoninus Pius (after 161 AD). AE Sestertius. Struck under Marcus Aurelius, 161 AD. Obv. DIVVS ANTONINVS. Bare head of Antoninus Pius right. Rev. DIVO PIO S C. Corinthian column set on base and surmounted by statue of Divus Antoninus. RIC III (M. Aur.) 1269. AE. 24.01 g. 32.50 mm. Exceptional, untouched turquoise patina. EF.
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Lot # 606 - Faustina I, wife of Antoninus Pius (died 141 AD). AE Sestertius. Struck under Antoninus Pius. Obv. DIVA FAVSTINA. Draped bust right. Rev. AVGVSTA SC. Ceres, standing left, holding corn-ears and long torch. RIC III (A. Pius) 1116; C. 79. AE. 27.18 g. 33.50 mm. Superb example. Minor scratches on obverse. EF. Plated in E. Biaggi: Le preziose patine dei sesterzi, p. 152, n. 322.
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Lot # 607 - Faustina I, wife of Antoninus Pius (died 141 AD). AE As, 146-161 AD. Obv. DIVA FAVSTINA. Draped bust right, with hair plaited and curled on crown of head. Rev. AETERNITAS SC (in exergue). Aeternitas seated left on globe, extending hand and holding sceptre. RIC III (Ant. Pius) 1159; C. 22. AE. 9.79 g. 27.00 mm. R. Rare and superb. Lovely glassy olive green-brown patina. About EF.
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Lot # 608 - Marcus Aurelius as Caesar (139-161). AR Denarius, 153-154 AD. Obv. AVRELIVS CAES-AR AVG PII FIL. Bare head right. Rev. TR POT VIII COS II SC. Minerva standing left with owl, shield & spear. RIC III (Ant. Pius) 463b. AR. 3.55 g. 17.50 mm. Superb and brilliant, virtually as struck. Lovely light tone with golden hues, amazing details. Good EF.
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Lot # 609 - Marcus Aurelius as Caesar (139-161). AE As, Rome mint, 148-149 AD. Obv. AVRELIVS CAE-SAR AVG PII F. Bare-headed bust right, with slight drapery on far shoulder. Rev. TR POT III COS II S C. Pietas standing left, extending hand over child and holding sceptre; in exergue, PIETAS. RIC III (Ant.Pius) 1294; C. 447. AE. 8.80 g. 27.00 mm. Choice example. Superb turquoise patina. EF.
Impressive Marcus Aurelius
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Lot # 610 - Marcus Aurelius (161-180). AE Sestertius, 163-164. Obv. M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS P M. Laureate bust right. Rev. TR P XVIII IMP II COS III S C. Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, holding vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on round shield set on ground. RIC III 861. AE. 28.56 g. 34.50 mm. Outstanding example struck on a medallic flan. EF/About EF.
Bold Portrait
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Lot # 611 - Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD). AE Sestertius, 169-170 AD. Obv. M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIIII . Laureate head right. Rev. SALVTI AVG COS III SC. 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. Ex Artemide LVIII, 2022, 480.
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Lot # 612 - Marcus Aurelius (161-180). AE As. Rome mint. 175 AD. Obv. M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIX. Laureate head right. Rev. CONCORD EXERC IMP VII COS III SC. clasped hands holding legionary eagle. RIC III 1123; C. 60. AE. 12.10 g. 26.50 mm. Choice example, mottled green patina. Gently smoothed. EF.
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Lot # 613 - Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD) and Faustina Junior. Bone Pyxis lid, c. 2nd century AD. Obv. Facing busts of Marcus Aurelius and his wife Faustina Junior, both draped, conjoined hands. Bone. 26.00 mm. Remarkable piece of fine workmanship, in high conservation. It is of unspeakable historical interest because it possibly portrayed the emperor and his spouse. EF.
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Lot # 614 - Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died 176 AD). AR Denarius. Struck under M. Aurelius. Obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. IVNONI REGINAE. Juno veiled, seated left, holding patera and sceptre; at her feet, peacock. RIC III (M. Aur.) 698; C. 145. AR. 3.23 g. 19.50 mm. A superb example. Lovely delicate portrait. Enchanting golden tone, with iridescent hues. From a slightly worn reverse die, otherwise. good EF/EF.
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Lot # 615 - Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died 176 AD). AV Aureus, 165-170 AD. Obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Draped bust right. Rev. SALVTI AVGVSTAE. Salus enthroned left, feeding from patera snake coiled around altar, resting left arm on throne back. RIC III (M. Aur.) 716. AV. 7.24 g. 19.00 mm. NGC # 2113106-100. A very attractive example, struck in high relief, with a lovely delicate portrait. about EF/ Good VF. Ex Pierre Crinon/Alde, Vente aux enchères 12 et 13 Juin 2012, lot 297. Encapsulated by NGC Ch XF. Strike 5/5; Surface 2/5. Ex jewelry.
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Lot # 616 - Lucius Verus (161-169). AR Denarius, 168 AD. Obv. L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX. Laureate head right. Rev. TR P VIII IMP V COS III. Aequitas seated left, holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC III (M. Aurel.) 595; C. 318. AR. 3.07 g. 18.50 mm. A bold impressive portrait. Brilliant and superb. EF.
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Lot # 617 - Lucilla, wife of Lucius Verus (died 183 AD). AR Denarius. Struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, AD 161-162. Obv. LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F. Draped bust right, hair bound on back of the head. Rev. VOTA/ PVBLI/CA within wreath. RIC III (M. Aur.) 791. AR. 3.24 g. 19.00 mm. Lightly toned and minor deposit over lustrous surfaces. About EF.
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Lot # 618 - Lucilla, wife of Lucius Verus (died 183 AD). AE Sestertius, 164-169. Obv. LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F. Bust of Lucilla, hair waved and fastened in a low chignon at back of head, draped, right. Rev. PIETAS S C. Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, dropping incense from right hand on lighted altar left and holding box in left hand. RIC III (M. Aur.) 1756. AE. 26.47 g. 31.00 mm. Lovely delicate portrait, struck on a thick medallic flan. Superb glossy olive green patina. From a slightly worn obverse die, otherwise. good EF.
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Lot # 619 - Commodus (177-193). AE Sestertius, 192 AD. Obv. L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL. Laureate head right. Rev. LIB AVG P M TRP XVII COS VII P P SC. Libertas standing facing, head left, holding pileus and sceptre; star to left. RIC III 619; C. 289. AE. 25.14 g. 33.00 mm. Scarce. Light cleaning marks. Good EF. Ex Lanz 60, 1992, 588.
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Lot # 620 - Crispina, wife of Commodus (died 183 AD). AE Sestertius, c.178-180 AD. Obv. CRISPINA AVGVSTA. Draped bust right. Rev. [SALVS] SC. Salus seated left, holding patera from which she feeds snake coiled about altar. RIC III (Comm.) 672a; C. 33. AE. 20.02 g. 30.00 mm. Minor roughness on reverse. Complete and detailed. EF/VF.
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Lot # 621 - Clodius Albinus as Caesar (193-195). AE Dupondius, 194-195 AD. Obv. D CLOD SEPT ALBIN CAES. Bare-headed bust right. Rev. FELICITAS COS II SC. Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and sceptre. RIC IV 58; C. 17 (Fr.15). AE. 13.61 g. 28.00 mm. R. Rare. A choice example, well centred on a broad flan. Fine style portrait and deep olive green patina, with brown spots. Slightly rough surfaces and small repair on reverse, otherwise. about EF.
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Lot # 622 - Clodius Albinus as Caesar (193-195). AE Sestertius, 194-195 AD. Obv. D CLOD SEPT ALBIN CAES. Bare head right. Rev. CONCORDIA SC. Concordia seated left, holding patera and double cornucopiae. RIC IV 62. AE. 19.77 g. 32.50 mm. R. Nice deep green patina, gently smoothed. Good VF/VF.
Amazing Albinus
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Lot # 623 - Clodius Albinus (195-197). AR Denarius. Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Obv. [IMP C]AES D CLO SEP AL[B AVG] Laureate head right. Rev. PROVIDENT AVG COS II. Providentia standing front, head left, holding baton over globe and sceptre. RIC IV 35 var. (differing obverse legend). ; C. -; Giard 35; BMC - .. AR. 3.22 g. 16.00 mm. RR. Very rare, unlisted in Cohen and missing in BMC. Hair-line flan crack. A superb example with an impressive portrait, sharply struck, brilliant and lightly toned. Obverse slightly off centre, reverse perfectly centred and unusually complete. EF.
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Lot # 624 - Septimius Severus (193-211). AR Denarius, 200-201 AD. Obv. SEVERVS AVG PART MAX. Laureate head right. Rev. VICT AETERN. Victory flying left, holding wreath over shield set on low base. RIC IV 170; C. 670. AR. 3.12 g. 19.00 mm. Perfectly centred, brilliant with underlying luster and virtually as struck. About FDC.
Amazing Septimius Severus
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Lot # 625 - Septimius Severus (193-211). AR Denarius, 209 AD. Obv. SEVERVS PIVS AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. P M TR P XVII COS III P P Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left; to either side, child. RIC IV 226; C. 525. AE. 3.40 g. 18.50 mm. An outstanding example, from masterly engraved dies, brilliant with underlying luster and virtually as struck. About FDC/FDC. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 64.
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Lot # 626 - 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. 3.30 g. 19.50 mm. Choice example. Lightly toned, underlying luster. EF.
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Lot # 627 - Septimius Severus (193-211). AE As, 202-211. Obv. SEVERVS PIVS AVG. Laureate bust right, wearing aegis. Rev. VIRTVS AVGVSTOR SC (in exergue). Virtus seated left, holding Victory and parazonium; shield behind. RIC IV 830a. AE. 11.70 g. 26.00 mm. Attractive Sestertius with a superb portrait; lovely chocolate brown patina. About EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 628 - Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander (died 235 AD). AR Denarius, 228 AD. Obv. IVLIA MA-MAEA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. FELICI-T-AS PVBLICA. Felicitas standing left, legs crossed, holding caduceus and leaning on column. RIC IV (Sev. Alex.) 335. AR. 3.16 g. 21.00 mm. A superb example, perfectly centred on a broad flan, virtually as struck. Brilliant and lightly toned. Good EF. Ex Artemide XLIV, 2015, 262.
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Lot # 629 - Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus (died 217 AD). AE As, 196-211. Obv. [I]VLIA AVGVSTA. Draped bust right. Rev. VENVS FELIX. Venus standing front, head left, holding apple and drawing drapery from shoulder. RIC IV 866; C. 199. AE. 9.35 g. 23.00 mm. Scarce. Pleasant example with amazing and thick turquoise patina; minor cleaning marks. Good VF.
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Lot # 630 - 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. 3.28 g. 19.00 mm. A superb example. Choice portrait, lovely light iridescent tone, with golden hues,. EF. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 63.
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Lot # 631 - Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus (died 217 AD). AE As. Struck under Caracalla, 211-217. Obv. IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG. Draped bust right. Rev. VENVS GENETRIX SC. Venus seated left, extending right hand and holding sceptre. RIC V (Carac.) 605; C. 206. AE. 11.98 g. 26.50 mm. Scarce. Nice earthen light green patina. Flan crack. About EF.
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Lot # 632 - Caracalla (198-217). AR Denarius, 206 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. PONTF (sic) TR P X COS II. Securitas seated right on two cornucopiae, holding sceptre and propping head on right hand; to right, lighted and garlanded altar. RIC IV 92; C. 434. AR. 3.61 g. 19.50 mm. An oustanding example, from masterly engraved dies, lustrous and superb. Lovely golden toning. Good EF/EF.
Impressive Caracalla
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Lot # 633 - Caracalla (198-217). AR Denarius, 210-213. Obv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT. Laureate head right. Rev. VICTORIAE BRIT. Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. RIC IV 231. AR. 3.40 g. 19.00 mm. Scarce. An almost uncirculated example, sharply struck and brilliant, with underlying luster and golden highlights. Bold portrait. About FDC/ EF. Fewer than 14 specimens listed in Reka Devnia hoard. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 64.
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Lot # 634 - Caracalla (198-217). AR Denarius, 214 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM. Laureate head right. Rev. PM TR P XVII COS IIII PP. Genius of the Senate standing left, holding branch and baton. RIC IV 246; C. 247. AR. 3.14 g. 19.00 mm. Brilliant and superb. Attractive bold portrait. Lovely light tone with golden hues. Good EF.
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Lot # 635 - Caracalla (198-217). AR Denarius, 215 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM. Laureate head right. Rev. LIBERAL AVG VIIII. Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and cornucopiae. RIC IV 302; C. 139. AR. 2.90 g. 19.50 mm. A superb example, sharply struck, with underlying luster. Bold portrait, slightly irregular flan. Good EF.
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Lot # 636 - Caracalla (198-217). AR Denarius, Laodicea ad Mare, 200-201 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. Rev. FELIC- I-TAS AVGG. Felicitas standing facing, head left, holding long caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC IV - (cf. 348 : Aureus); C. 61. AR. 3.38 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare and unlisted in RIC. Sharply struck, brilliant and superb, with underlying luster. A few uncleaned light blackish deposits, otherwise. good EF/EF.
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Lot # 637 - Caracalla (198-217). AE Sestertius. Obv. M AVREL ANTONI - NVS PIVS AVG. Laurel head right. Rev. PONTIF TR P XIII COS III SC. Caracalla and Geta standing facing each other, sacrificing together out of patera over altar, Concordia behind. RIC IV 452b. AE. 25.87 g. 32.00 mm. RR. Choice example with green olive patina. Patina weakness at the reverse. EF.
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Lot # 638 - Caracalla (198-217). AE As, 215 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM. Laureate bust right. Rev. P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P SC. Aesculapius standing front, holding serpent-wreathed wand; to right, globe. RIC IV 554a; C. 309. AE. 12.65 g. 26.00 mm. Scarce. Nice example, with bold portrait. Smoothed surfaces. About EF.
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Lot # 639 - Geta (209-212). AE As, 210 AD. Obv. IMP CAES P SEPT GETA PIVS AVG. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery on far shoulder. Rev. PONTIF TR P II COS II SC. Woman standing right, holding sceptre and drawing out drapery from breast; to right, two small figures lifting hands to one another. RIC IV 163. AE. 10.42 g. 26.00 mm. Scarce. A choice example. Lovely deep green patina, earthen deposits. Good VF.
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Lot # 640 - Geta (209-212). AE Sestertius, 210 AD. Obv. IMP CAES P SEPT GETA PIVS AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. PONTIF TR P II COS II SC. Caracalla and Geta, both in military attire, standing front face to face, clasping hands and each holding vertical spear, while being crowned respectively by Liber to left and Hercules to right. RIC IV 155. AE. 26.52 g. 32.00 mm. RR. Very rare and in excellent state of preservation for this issue. Emerald green patina, a few light earthen deposits. About EF. Ex Bertolami 67, 2019, 456. Ex Artemide XLVI, 2016, 444.
Amazing Macrinus
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Lot # 641 - Macrinus (217-218). AR Denarius, 217 AD. Obv. IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PONTIF MAX TR P P P. Fides standing front, head right, right foot on helmet, holding standard in each hand. RIC IV 3. AR. 3.91 g. 20.00 mm. R. Rare. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. An outstanding example, with a magnificent portrait, sharply struck, brilliant and virtually about uncirculated. Good EF. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 61.
Spectacular Macrinus.
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Lot # 642 - Macrinus (217-218). AR Denarius, Rome mint. Obv. IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. PROVIDENTIA DEORVM. Providentia standing facing, head left, holding wand and cornucopiae. At her feet, globe. RIC IV 80; C. 108. AR. 3.01 g. 19.00 mm. Scarce. An outstanding example. Superb portrait, enchanting iridescent old cabinet tone, with blue highlights. EF.
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Lot # 643 - Macrinus (217-218). AE As, 217 AD. Obv. IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PONTIF MAX TR P II / COS II PP (in ex.) SC. Macrinus in triumphal quadriga left. RIC IV 162; C. 107. AE. 10.56 g. 25.00 mm. R. EF. Ex NAC 98, 2016, 1297.
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Lot # 644 - Macrinus (217-218). AR Tetradrachm. Antioch mint (Seleucis and Pieria). Obv. AVT K M [OP CE M]AKPINOC CEB. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑ ΤΟ. Eagle standing facing on leg and thigh of sacrificial animal, head and tail r., with wings spread, holding wreath in beak; · Δ · · Є · flanking head. Prieur 246a; McAlee 722. AG. 14.60 g. 25.50 mm. EF. Ex Bertolami E 92, 2020, 1389.
Exceptional Portrait
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Lot # 645 - Elagabalus (218-222). AR Denarius, Rome mint. Obv. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PM TR P IIII COS III PP. Providentia standing left, holding cornucopiae, and wand, globe at feet, star in left field. RIC IV 42; C. 189b. AR. 3.20 g. 18.50 mm. Brilliant, superb and prettily toned, with lovely golden hues. Virtually as struck. About FDC.
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Lot # 646 - Elagabalus (218-222 AD). AR Denarius. Obv. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate and draped bust right, horn over forehead. Rev. SACERD DEI SOLIS ELAGAB. Elagabalus standing right, sacrificing over lighted altar, holding patera and club; in right field, star. RIC IV 131; C. 246. AR. 2.91 g. 18.50 mm. Virtually uncirculated. Flan cracks. Good EF. Ex Artemide XLIV, 2015, 258.
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Lot # 647 - Julia Paula, first wife of Elagabalus (219-220). AR Denarius. Struck under Elagabalus, 219-220 AD. Obv. IVLIA PAVLA AVG. Draped bust right. Rev. CONCORDIA. Concordia seated left, holding patera; star to left. RIC IV (Elagab.) 211; C. 6. AR. 3.17 g. 19.50 mm. R. Superb and lustrous. EF. Ex NAC 54, 2010, 1237.
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Lot # 648 - Aquilia Severa, second wife of Elagabalus (220-222). AR Denarius. Struck under Elagabalus, 220-222. Obv. IVLIA AQVILIA SEVERA AVG. Draped bust right. Rev. CONCOR-DIA. Concordia standing left, holding double cornucopia, sacrificing out of patera over lighted altar to left; to right, star. RIC IV (Elagab.) 226; C. 2. AR. 3.14 g. 18.50 mm. R. Rare. Even grey tone, underlying luster. Good EF.
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Lot # 649 - Julia Soaemias, mother of Elagabalus (died 222 AD). AR Denarius. Struck under Elagabalus, 218-220. Obv. IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG. Draped bust right. Rev. VENVS CAELESTIS. Venus standing left, holding apple and sceptre; in left field, star. RIC IV (Elagab.) 241. AG. 2.75 g. 19.00 mm. Choice, lightly toned with warm hues. EF. Ex Artemide XXIII, 2008, 205.
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Lot # 650 - Julia Soaemias, mother of Elagabalus (died 222 AD). AE As. Struck under Elagabalus, 218-220 AD. Obv. IVLIA SOAEMIA S AVGVSTA. Draped bust right. Rev. MATER DEUM SC. Cybele towered, seated left, between two lions, holding branch and resting left arm on drum. RIC IV (Elagab.) 401. AE. 11.00 g. 25.00 mm. Scarce. Untouched olive patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 651 - Julia Maesa, sister of Julia Domna (died 225 AD). AR Denarius. Struck under Elagabalus, 220-222 AD. Obv. IVLIA MAESA AVG. Draped bust right. Rev. SAECVLI FELICITAS. Felicitas standing left, holding patera over altar and caduceus; to left, star. RIC IV (Elagab.) 272. AR. 3.04 g. 19.50 mm. Sound metal for issue. Impressive portrait, superb iridescent old cabinet tone. EF/About EF.
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Lot # 652 - Severus Alexander (222-235 AD). AR Denarius, c. 233-235 AD. Obv. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. ANNONA AVG. Annona standing left, holding grain ears over modius and cornucopiae. RIC IV 133; C. 23. AR. 3.24 g. 19.50 mm. Of exceptional quality, sharply struck in high relief. Brilliant, with enchanting golden tone. EF.
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Lot # 653 - Severus Alexander (222-235). AR Denarius. Obv. IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. IOVI CONSERVATORI. Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt over Emperor and sceptre. RIC IV 200. AR. 3.82 g. 19.50 mm. Virtually as struck. Lovely light tone, underlying luster. Good EF. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 63.
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Lot # 654 - Severus Alexander (222-235 AD). AR Denarius, 231-235 AD. Obv. IMP ALEXANDER AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG. Providentia standing front, head left, holding corn ears and anchor; on ground, modius. RIC IV 252; C. 508. AR. 3.23 g. 19.00 mm. Superb and brilliant; attractive golden tone. EF. Ex Asta del Titano M13, 2020, 227.
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Lot # 655 - Severus Alexander (222-235). AE Sestertius, 230 AD. Obv. IMP SEV ALEXANDER AVG. Laureate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder. Rev. P M TR P VIIII COS III P P SC. Sol standing left, raising hand and holding whip. RIC IV 503. AE. 20.56 g. 31.00 mm. Nice dark brown patina. Gently smoothed, minor scratch on on obverse. About EF.
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Lot # 656 - Rhescuporis II, with Severus Alexander (c. 211/2-226/7 AD). EL Stater. Dated Bosporan Era 521 (AD 224/5). Obv. BACIΛЄωC PHCKOVΠOPIΔOC. Diademed and draped bust of Rhescuporis right. Rev. Laureate and draped bust of Alexander right; six-rayed star before; AKΦ (date) below. MacDonald 564/4; Anokhin 641b. EL. 7.74 g. 20.00 mm. Lightly toned, underlying luster. About EF.
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Lot # 657 - Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander (died 235 AD). AE Sestertius. Struck under Severus Alexander. Obv. IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. VENERI FELICI SC. Venus standing right, holding sceptre and Cupid. RIC IV (Sev. Alex.) 694. AE. 19.29 g. 30.00 mm. A choice example. Delicate portrait and lovely emerald green patina. About EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 658 - Maximinus I (235-238). AR Denarius, 235 AD. Obv. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PM TR P PP. Emperor standing left, between two standards, leaning left on spear and raising right. RIC IV 1. AR. 2.83 g. 19.50 mm. The first issue of Maximinus I, here vaguely resembling Severus Alexander. A superb example, perfectly centred, brilliant and nicely toned, with golden hues. Good EF.
Attractive Maximinus
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Lot # 659 - Maximinus I (235-238). AR Denarius, 235-236 AD. Obv. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PAX AVGVSTI. Pax standing facing, head left, holding olive branch and transverse sceptre. RIC IV 12. AR. 2.84 g. 20.00 mm. Superb and brilliant, virtually as struck. Good EF. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 64.
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Lot # 660 - Maximinus I (235-238). AE Sestertius, 235-238 AD. Obv. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG SC. Providentia standing left, holding wand over globe and cornucopiae. RIC IV 61; C. 80. AE. 21.82 g. 32.50 mm. An handsome example with untouched leather patina. Minor traces of double strike on reverse and flan crack, otherwise. EF/Good EF.
Spectacular Victoria
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Lot # 661 - Maximinus I (235-238). AE Sestertius, 236 AD. Obv. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVG SC. Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm. RIC IV 67. AE. 16.66 g. 30.00 mm. A superb example, from masterly engraved and detailed dies. Choice deep green patina. Insignificant metal flaw on reverse edge, otherwise. EF.
Gordian I Sestertius
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Lot # 662 - Gordian I Africanus (238 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Obv. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. V[ICT]ORIA AVGG SC. Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm branch. RIC IV 12; C. 14. AE. 17.13 g. 32.50 mm. R. Rare and choice. Attractive emerald green patina. EF/Good VF.

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