Lot 4867

Description

Ancient Roman denarii including, Nerva, (A.D. 96-98), Rome mint, issued A.D. 98, (3.21 g), obv. laureate head of Nerva to right, around IMP NERVA CAES AVG GERM P M TR P II, rev. around [IMP II] COS IIII P P, Priestly implements, lituus, simpulum, aspergillum and jug, (S.3032, RIC 47, RSC 95) (illustrated); Faustina Senior, (died A.D.141), (3.53 g), issued 145, Rome mint, obv. draped bust to right of Faustina, around DIVA AVG FAVSTINA, rev. Pietas standing to left dropping incense on lighted altar and holding box, around PIETA S AVG, (S.4598, BMC 311, RIC 394a, RSC 234); Geta, (A.D. 209-212), issued 207, (2.91 g), obv. bare headed bust to right, around P SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES, rev. PONTIF COS around, Minerva facing head left, with shield and spear, (S.7186, RIC 34b RSC 104a). Toned, nearly very fine - very fine. (3)