Catalogue
Domitian under Vespasian, (69-79 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 77-78 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.00 grams, RIC 241, BMC 240, C.51 (Domitian), Obv. Laureate head of Domitian to r. around CAESAR AVG F DOMITIA[NVS] outwards, Rev. COS V above she wolf and twins to l., in exergue a boat; another issued 79 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.19 grams, RIC 243, BMC 265, C.384 (Domitian), Obv. Laureate head of Domitian to r. around CAESAR AVG F D[OMITIANVS CO]S VI outwards, Rev. PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, salus standing to r. leaning on cippus, feeding snake coiled round column; another issued 77-78 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.43 grams, RIC 242 var., BMC 235, C.49a, Obv. Laureate head of Domitian to r. around CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS outwards, Rev. COS V, horseman to r. with r. hand raised. Mostly about fine, scarce, (144, 152, 154). (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Titus, (79-81 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 80 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.40 grams, RIC 24a, BMC 58, C.313, Obv. Laureate head of Titus to r. around IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M outwards, Rev. TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P around, throne with round back on which there are corn ears; another issued 80 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.40 grams, RIC 25a, BMC 66, C.318, Obv. Laureate head of Titus to r. around IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M outwards, Rev. TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P around, curule chair on which is a wreath. Both fine or better, scarce, (128, 131). (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Titus, (79-81 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 80 A.D., Rome Mint, 2.99 grams, RIC 25a, BMC 66, C.318, Obv. Laureate head of Titus to r. around IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M outwards, Rev. TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P around, curule chair on which is a wreath (illustrated); another issued 80 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.37 grams, RIC 21b, BMC p.230n, C.307, Obv. Laureate head of Titus to l. around IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M outwards, Rev. TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P, two captives (man r. & woman l.), seated back to back on ground between and behind them a trophy (illustrated); another issued 80 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.18 grams, RIC 27a, BMC 82, C.323a, Obv. Laureate head of Titus to r. around IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M outwards, Rev. TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P, tripod with fillets streaming out l. and r., on which are ravens r. and l. and in centre dolphin over wreath. Nearly fine - very fine, some scarce, (130, 134-5). (3)
Estimate $220
SOLD $320
Titus, Divus Vespasian, (79-81 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 80-81 A.D., Rome Mint, 2.87 grams, RIC 63, BMC 129, C.497 (Vesp), Obv. Laureate head of Vespasian to r. around DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS outwards, Rev. SC on shield, supported by two capricorns, below a globe; another issued 80-81 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.59 grams, RIC 62, BMC 125, C.149 (Vesp), Obv. Laureate head of Vespasian to r. around DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS outwards, Rev. EX in field, SC on round shield set on column on which there is an urn, a laurel branch on each side. Both fine - very fine, scarce, (122, 126). (2)
Estimate $160
SOLD $160
Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 90, (3.08 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIIII, rev. around IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P, Minerva standing to left holding thunderbolt and spear, shield at her side, (S.2737, RIC 149, RSC 260). Toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Domitian, (81-96 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 81 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.29 grams, RIC 2, BMC 2, C.554a, Obv. Laureate head of Domitian to r. around IMP CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG outwards, Rev. [TR P] COS VII around, throne with triangular back; another issued 81 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.27 grams, RIC 1, BMC 1, C.554, Obv. Laureate head of Domitian to r. around IMP CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG outwards, Rev. TR P COS VII, throne or table with thunderbolt above; another issued 95-96 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.39 grams, RIC 191, BMC 231, C.293, Obv. Laureate head of Domitian to r. around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XV, Rev. IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P, Minerva to r. on prow brandishing javelin and holding shield and owl to lower r.; another issued 90 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.46 grams, RIC 147, BMC 164, C.261, Obv. Laureate head of Domitian to r. around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIIII, Rev. IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P, Minerva advancing to r. brandishing a spear and holding a shield. Fine - very fine, some toned, (129,142-3, 145). (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Domitian, (81-96 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 81 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.29 grams, RIC 17, BMC p.301 note C.573, Obv. Laureate head of Domitian to r. around IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M outwards, Rev. TR P COS VII DES VIII P P, throne with a semi-circular back; another issued 95-96 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.47 grams, RIC 193, BMC 235, C.290, Obv. Laureate head of Domitian to r. around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XV, Rev. IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P, Minerva standing to l., holding spear in r. hand raised; another issued 81 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.32 grams, RIC 20, BMC 20, C.568, Obv. Laureate head of Domitian to r. around IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M outwards, Rev. TR P COS VII DES VIII P P, dolphin coiled around an anchor; another issued 95-96 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.38 grams, RIC 194, BMC 237, C.294, Obv. Laureate head of Domitian to r. around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XV, Rev. IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P, Minerva Victrix winged, flying l. holding javelin and spear. Mostly toned, fine - good fine, (153,155,159-160). (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Domitian, (81-96 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 90-91 A.D., Rome Mint, 2.88 grams, RIC 152, BMC 176, C.265, Obv. Laureate head of Domitian to r. around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P X, Rev. IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P, Minerva advancing to r. brandishing a spear and holding a shield; another issued 88-89 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.56 grams, RIC 137, BMC 151, C.252, Obv. Laureate head of Domitian to r. around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII, Rev. IMP XIX CO[S XIIII] CENS P P P, Minerva advancing to r. brandishing a spear and holding a shield; Domitian under Titus, (79-81 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 80 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.23 grams, RIC 50, BMC 92, C.397a (Domitian), Obv. Laureate head of Domitian to r. around CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII outwards, Rev. PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, Garlanded and lighted altar; another issued 80 A.D., Rome Mint, 2.73 grams, RIC 51, BMC 98, C.399a (Domitian), Obv. Laureate head of Domitian to r. around CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII outwards, Rev. PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, Helmet to r. on throne. Fine - nearly very fine and mostly toned, (146-7, 150-1). (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Domitian, (81-96 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 90-91 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.37 grams, RIC 155, BMC 182, C.263, Obv. Laureate head of Domitian to r. around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P X, Rev. IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P, Minerva standing to l. holding a spear in r. hand; another issued 91 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.48 grams, RIC 158, BMC 184, C.268, Obv. Laureate head of Domitian to r. around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XI, Rev. IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P, Minerva standing to l. holding a thunderbolt and spear at her feet a shield. Toned, very fine, (148-9). (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 90-91, (26.15 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER P P, rev. S C in exergue, Domitian standing left crowned by Victory, (cf.S.2774 [£450 VF], RIC 703, C.510). Toned, very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $550
Nerva, (96-98 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 97 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.22 grams, RIC 15, BMC 29, C.29, Obv. Laureate head of Nerva to r. around IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, Rev. CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM, clasped hands, holding legionary eagle resting on prow to l. (illustrated); another issued 97 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.39 grams, RIC 19, BMC 46, C.113, Obv. Laureate head of Nerva to r. around IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, Rev. LIBERTAS PVBLICA, Libertas standing l., holding bonnet and sceptre. Fine - nearly very fine, (161, 166). (2)
Estimate $180
SOLD $200
Nerva, (A.D. 96-98), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 97, (3.46 g), obv. laureate head of Nerva to right, around IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, rev. around CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM two clasped hands holding a legionary eagle on a prow, (S.3020, RIC 14, RSC 20); another similar, (3.45 g), rev. similar with clasped right hands holding legionary eagle on prow, (S.3021, RIC 15, RSC 29). Very fine and rare, first with cross graffiti on obverse. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Nerva, (A.D. 96-98), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 97, (3.06 g another 3.22 g), obv. laureate head of Nerva to right, around IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, rev. around LIBERTAS PVBLICA, Libertas standing left, holding pileus and sceptre, (S.3034, RIC 19, RSC 113); another similar (3.39 g), rev. around SALVS PVBLICA, Salus enthroned to left, holding corn ears, (S.3035, RIC 20, RSC 134). Toned, fine, scarce. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $250
Nerva, (96-98 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 96 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.33 grams, RIC 2, BMC 6, C.16, Obv. Laureate head of Nerva to r. around IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II P P, Rev. CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM, clasped hands; another issued 96 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.21 grams, RIC 1, BMC 1, C.3, Obv. Laureate head of Nerva to r. around IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II P P, Rev. AEQVITAS AVGVST, Aequitas standing l., holding scales and cornucopiae; another issued 96 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.13 grams, RIC 4, BMC 10, C.59, Obv. Laureate head of Nerva to r. around IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS [II P P], Rev. FORTVNA AVGVST, Fortuna standing l., holding rudder and cornucopiae; another issued 96 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.34 grams, RIC 7, BMC 17, C.106, Obv. Laureate head of Nerva to r. around IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II P P, Rev. LIBERTAS PVBLICA, Libertas standing l., holding bonnet and sceptre. Fine, mostly toned, (162-5). (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Nerva, (A.D. 96-98), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 97, (3.13 g), obv. laureate head of Nerva to right, around IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR POT, rev. around COS III PATER PATRIAE, sacrificial implements, simpulum, sprinkler, ewer and lituus, (S.3023, RIC 24, RSC 48); another issued A.D. 97, (3.40 g), obv. laureate head of Nerva to right, around IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, rev. around FORTVNA AVGVST, Fortuna standing to left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, (S.3025, RIC 16, RSC 66); another similar, (3.35 g), rev. around FORTVNA P.R., Fortuna seated left, (S.3026, RIC 17, RSC 79). Toned, fine - nearly very fine. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $270
Nerva, (A.D. 96-98), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 97, (26.72 g), obv. laureate head of Nerva to right, around IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, rev. around ROMA RENASCENS, SC in exergue, Roma seated to left with Victory and spear, (cf.S.3054, RIC 91, C.131). another dupondius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 96, (14.79 g), obv. radiate head to right, around IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II P P, rev. Fortuna standing to left with rudder and cornucopiae, FORTVNA AVGVST around, SC across, (cf.S.3057, RIC 74, C.64); Trajan, (A.D.117-138), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued 100, (23.19 g), obv. laureate bust of Trajan to right, around IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M, rev. Pax enthroned to left holding olive branch and sceptre around TR POT COS III P P, S C in exergue, (S.3214, RIC 413, C.624). Mostly about fine, all scarce. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $180
Trajan, (98-117 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 98-99 A.D., Rome mint, 3.30 grams, RIC 21, BMC 2. C.288, Obv. Laureate head of Trajan to r. around IMP CAES NER[VA TRA]IANO AVG GERM, Rev. Around, [P]ONT MAX TR P COS II, Vesta, draped, wearing stephane and veiled, seated to l. holding patera and torch; another issued 98-99 A.D., Rome mint, 3.32 grams, RIC 9, BMC 26. C.203, Obv. Laureate head of Trajan to r. around IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM, Rev. Around, P M TR P COS II P P, Vesta, draped, and veiled, seated to l. holding patera and torch; another issued 112-114 A.D., Rome mint, 2.82 grams, RIC 252, BMC 500. C.140, Obv. Laureate head of Trajan to r. draped, around IMP TRAIANVS AVG GERM DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, Rev. around, DIVVS PATER TRAIAN, Trajan's father seated l. on curule chair, holding patera and sceptre; another issued 114-117 A.D., Rome mint, 2.96 grams, RIC 315, BMC 634. C.150a, Obv. Laureate head of Trajan to r. draped, around IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC, Rev. FORT RED in exergue, around PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R, Fortuna seated to l., holding rudder and cornucopiae. Fine - very fine, (189-190, 192, 196). (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $280
Trajan, (98-117 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 101-102 A.D., Rome mint, 3.21 grams, RIC 60, BMC 124, C.242b, Obv. Laureate head of Trajan to r. aegis on far shoulder, around IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM, Rev. Around, P M TR P COS IIII P P, Victory, draped, advancing to l. holding wreath and palm (illustrated); another issued 103-112 A.D., Rome mint, 3.18 grams, RIC 128, BMC 328, C.74, Obv. Laureate head of Trajan to r. drapery on far shoulder, around IMP TRAIAN0 AVG GER DAC P M TR P, Rev. Around, COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Victory, draped, standing to l. holding wreath and palm (illustrated); another issued 98-99 A.D., Rome mint, 3.00 grams, RIC 17, BMC 14, C.292, Obv. Laureate head of Trajan to r. around IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM, Rev. Around, PONT MAX TR POT COS II, Pax draped and wearing wreath, standing to l. holding branch and cornucopiae; another issued 103-112 A.D., Rome mint, 2.44 grams, RIC 190a, BMC 212. C.405, Obv. Laureate head of Trajan to r. around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, Rev. Around, S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Pax draped, standing to l. holding branch and cornucopiae, setting foot on Dacian; another issued 112-117 A.D., Rome mint, 3.05 grams, RIC 245, BMC 474. C.26, Obv. Laureate head of Trajan to r. with slight drapery on far shoulder, around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, Rev. Around, S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, in exergue ARAB ADQ, Arabia standing facing looking to l., holds branch and bundle of canes; at her feet a camel to l. Fine - good very fine, several toned, (182, 184, 186-8). (5)
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
Trajan, (98-117 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 101-102 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.16 grams, RIC 50, BMC p.43n., C.236, Obv. Laureate head draped of far shoulder of Trajan to r. around IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM, Rev. P M TR P COS IIII P P, Hercules standing facing on altar, holding club and lion skin, another issued 103-112 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.39 grams, RIC 98, BMC 390, C.120, Obv. Laureate bust draped on far shoulder only of Trajan to r. around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, Rev. around COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, DAC CAP in exergue, Dacian, wearing peaked cap, seated l. on pile of arms, mourning; about him, two curved swords, two spears and an oblong shield; another issued 98-99 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.46 grams, RIC 10, BMC p.36n, C.213a, Obv. Laureate bust draped on far shoulder only of Trajan to r. around IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM, Rev. around P M T R P COS II P P, Victory seated to l., holding patera and palm; another issued 103-111 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.40 grams, RIC 119, BMC 288, C.86, Obv. Laureate bust draped on far shoulder only of Trajan to r. around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, Rev. around COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, Aequitas seated to l., holding scales and cornucopiae. Fine - nearly very fine, (173-5, 178). (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
Trajan, (98-117 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 101-102 A.D., Rome mint, 3.10 grams, RIC 60, BMC 122, C.242, Obv. Laureate head of Trajan to r., around IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM, Rev. Around, P M TR P COS IIII P P, Victory, draped, advancing to l. holding wreath and palm (illustrated); another issued 103-112 A.D., Rome mint, 2.96 grams, RIC 128, BMC 328, C.74, Obv. Laureate head of Trajan to r. drapery on far shoulder, around IMP TRAIAN0 AVG GER DAC P M TR P, Rev. Around, COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, Victory, draped, standing to l. holding wreath and palm (illustrated); another issued 98-99 A.D., Rome mint, 3.58 grams, RIC 17, BMC 14, C.292, Obv. Laureate head of Trajan to r. around IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM, Rev. Around, PONT MAX TR POT COS II, Pax draped and wearing wreath, standing to l. holding branch and cornucopiae. Fine - very fine, toned, (181, 183, 185). (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Trajan, (98-117 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 103-111 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.45 grams, RIC 222, BMC 187, C.537a, Obv. Laureate bust draped on far shoulder only of Trajan to r. around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, Rev. around S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, Dacian seated to r., at foot of trophy; another issued 103-112 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.39 grams, RIC 98, BMC 390, C.120, Obv. Laureate bust draped on far shoulder only of Trajan to r. around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, Rev. around COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, DAC CAP in exergue, Dacian, wearing peaked cap, seated l. on pile of arms, mourning; about him, two curved swords, two spears and an oblong shield; another issued 103-112 A.D., Rome mint, 3.21 grams, RIC 147b, BMC 359, C.100, Obv. Laureate head of Trajan to r. with drapery on far shoulder, around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, Rev. Around, COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Trophy on stump, consisting of tunic with helmet on top, round shield and oval shields as arms, at base one round, and hexagonal shield, one sword and two javelins (illustrated); another issued 103-111 A.D., Rome mint, 3.30 grams, RIC 157, BMC p.55n. C.372e, Obv. Laureate head of Trajan to r. with drapery on far shoulder and aegis behind, around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, Rev. Around, S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Mars naked except for cloak around waist, advancing r. with parazonium in belt at waist holding spear and trophy. Good fine - good very fine, scarce, (176-7, 179-180). (4)
Estimate $250
SOLD $380
Trajan, (98-117 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 103-112 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.46 grams, RIC 120, BMC 305, C.81b, Obv. Laureate bust draped on far shoulder only of Trajan to r. around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, Rev. around COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, Felicitas standing l., resting arm on column and holding caduceus; another issued 103-112 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.31 grams, RIC 118, BMC 281, C.85, Obv. Laureate bust draped on far shoulder only of Trajan to r. around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, Rev. around COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, Aequitas standing l., holding scales and cornucopiae; another issued 101-102 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.23 grams, RIC 49, BMC 86, C.234, Obv. Laureate head of Trajan to r. around IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM, Rev. around P M TR P COS IIII P P, Hercules standing to front on a low base, holding club and lion skin. Nearly very fine, (169, 171-2). (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), silver denarius, issued 108, Rome mint, (3.43 g), obv. laureate head draped on right shoulder to right of Trajan, around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, rev. Aequitas standing to left, holding cornucopiae and scales, around COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, (S.3122, cf.RIC 118, RSC 85); another issued 102, Rome mint, (3.33 g), obv. laureate head of Trajan right, around IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM, rev. Hercules standing on pedestal facing holding club and lion skin, around P M TR P COS IIII P P, (S.-, RIC 49, RSC 234); another issued 116, Rome mint, obv. laureate bust to right of Trajan with drapery on the far shoulder, around IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC, rev. Virtus standing right holding spear and parazonium, around PM TRP COS VI P P S P Q R, (S.3148, RIC 355, RSC 274). Fine - very fine, toned. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Trajan, (98-117 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 112-117 A.D., Rome mint, 3.41 grams, RIC -, BMC -, Cf.484, Obv. Laureate bust of Trajan to r. draped, around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER P M TR P COS VI P P, Rev. Around, S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Pax, standing to l. holding olive branch and cornucopiae; another issued 103-111 A.D., Rome mint, 3.22 grams, RIC 116, BMC 276. C.69, Obv. Laureate head of Trajan to r. with slight drapery on far shoulder, around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, Rev. Around, COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, Roma seated to l., holding Victory and spear; another issued 112-117 A.D., Rome mint, 3.35 grams, RIC 243 var. BMC 472. C.9b, Obv. Laureate head of Trajan to r., with drapery on far shoulder,around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, Rev. In exergue, ALIM ITAL, around S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI Annona standing facing, looking to l., holding corn ears over child, and cornucopiae; on l. a child standing facing, looking to r., and holding roll; another Asia Minor, Lycia, Imperial coinage under Trajan, (98-117 A.D.), silver drachm, issued 98-99 A.D., uncertain Lycia Mint, 3.36 grams, Sear 1046 (Vol. 3 Greek Imperial Coins), BMC 11 (p.39 Lycia), SNG Cop. 45 (Pl.1), SNG Von Aulock 4267-8 (Pl.140), Obv. Laureate head of Trajan to r., around AYT KAIC NEP TPAIANOS CEB GEPM, Rev. Two lyres (chelyes); perched on them an owl to r. with facing head. Mostly fine, first very rare, last scarce, (193-5, 251). (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $340
Trajan, (98-117 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 114-117 A.D., Rome Mint, 2.99 grams, RIC 318, BMC 578, C.154, Obv. Laureate bust draped of Trajan to r. around IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC, Rev. FORT RED in exergue, around PM TR P COS VI P P SPQR, Fortuna seated to l., holding rudder and cornucopiae (illustrated); another issued 103-112 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.34 grams, RIC 120, BMC 305, C.81b, Obv. Laureate bust draped on far shoulder only of Trajan to r. around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, Rev. around COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, Felicitas standing l., resting arm on column and holding caduceus, another issued 103-112 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.29 grams, RIC 118, BMC 281, C.85, Obv. Laureate bust draped on far shoulder only of Trajan to r. around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, Rev. around COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, Aequitas standing l., holding scales and cornucopiae. Toned, good fine - very fine, (167-8, 170). (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Trajan, (98-117 A.D.), AE As, issued 99-100 A.D., Rome Mint, 10.89 grams, RIC 417, C.627, Sear 1022, BMC 740, Obv. Around IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M, laureate head to r. of Trajan, Rev. S-C to l. and r. of field around TR POT COS III P P, Victory walking to l. holding a palm branch and a shield inscribed S P Q R; Hadrian, (117-138 A.D.), AE As, Issued 121-122 A.D., Rome Mint, 10.32 grams, RIC 616c, C.1142, Cf.Sear 1142 (RIC 616b), BMC 1267, Obv. Around IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate bust to r. of Hadrian, draped and cuirassed, Rev. S-C to l. and r. of field around P M TR P COS III, Pax standing to l. holding a branch and a cornucopiae (illustrated); another AE Sestertius, issued 119-121 A.D., Rome Mint, 24.20 grams, RIC 583a, C.948, Sear 1117, BMC 1192, Obv. Around IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG [P M TR P COS III], laureate bust to r. of Hadrian, Rev. S-C in exergue, around LIBERTAS PVBLICA, Libertas seated to l. holding a branch and a sceptre; Antoninus Pius, (138-161 A.D.), AE Sestertius, issued 150-152 A.D., Rome Mint, 26.28 grams, RIC 871a or 891, C.47 or 50, Sear 1252, Obv. Around IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head to r. of Antoninus Pius, Rev. S-C to l. and r. in the field, around TR [POT {XIII or XV} COS III], in exergue [A]NNONA AV[G], Annona seated to l. holding corn ears over modius and a cornucopiae; Marcus Aurelius, (161-180 A.D.), AE Sestertius, issued Dec 173 - June 174 A.D., Rome Mint, 22.05 grams, RIC 1098, C.252, Cf.Sear 1430, Obv. Around M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVIII, laureate bust to r. of Marcus Aurelius, draped and cuirassed, Rev. S-C in exergue, around IMP VI COS III, Jupiter seated to l. holding Victory and a sceptre (illustrated); another issued Dec 175 - Dec 176 A.D., Rome Mint, 26.31 grams, RIC 1169, C.930, Obv. Around M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARMATICVS, laureate bust to r. of Marcus Aurelius, cuirassed, Rev. S-C to l. and r. in the field, around TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III, Pietas standing to l. dropping incense on lighted altar and holding a perfume box, (773-778). Nearly fine - very fine. (6)
Estimate $300
SOLD $370
Hadrian, (117-138 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 125-128 A.D., Rome Mint, 2.98 grams, RIC 172, BMC 394, C.328a, Obv. Laureate head of Hadrian to r., around HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, Rev. COS III around, Concordia seated to l., holding patera and resting l. arm on statuette of Spes on column at side of throne. Area of surface adherance on reverse, otherwise extremely fine, (207).
Estimate $150
SOLD $190
Hadrian, (117-138 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 118 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.26 grams, RIC 44, BMC 78, C.1015, Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG around, laureate head r., with drapery on far shoulder, Rev. PAX in exergue, P M TR P COS II, Pax, standing to l., holding branch and cornucopiae; another issued 125-128 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.31 grams, RIC 182, BMC 422, C.358, Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS around, laureate head r., with drapery on far shoulder, Rev. COS III, Victory , naked to waist, standing to front, head to r., placing r. hand on head and holding long palm in l. hand; another issued 125-128 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.28 grams, RIC 176, BMC 405, C.392, Obv. Laureate head of Hadrian to r., drapery on far shoulder, around HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, Rev. COS III Pudicitia, veiled, standing to l.; another issued 125-128 A.D., Rome Mint, 2.99 grams, RIC 190, BMC 441, C.428, Obv. Laureate head of Hadrian to r., drapery on far shoulder, around HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, Rev. COS III Eagle standing on thunderbolt body inclined to l. head to r.; another issued 119-122 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.10 grams, RIC 137c, BMC 318, C.1327b, Obv. Laureate bust of Hadrian to r., draped and cuirassed, around IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, Rev. SAL AVG in exergue, around P M TR P COS III Salus seated to l. feeding out of patera a snake coiled around the altar. Fine - very fine, (200-204). (5)
Estimate $250
SOLD $360
Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), silver denarius, issued 124, Rome mint, (3.28 g), obv. laureate head to right of Hadrian, drapery on left shoulder, around IMP CASEAR TRAIAN H ADRIANVS AVG, rev. P M TR P COS III around, AETER AVG across, Aeternitas standing to left holding heads of sun and moon, (cf.S.3458, RIC 115, RSC 131); another issued 125, Rome mint, (3.32 g), obv. laureate head to right of Hadrian, drapery on left shoulder, around HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, rev. COS III around, Spes standing left, holding flower and raising skirt, (S.3479, RIC 181, RSC 390); another issued 122, Rome mint, (3.32 g), obv. laureate bust to right of Hadrian, around IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, rev. P M TR P COS III around, Genius standing to left holding patera over lighted altar and holding corn ears, (cf.S.3522, RIC 88, RSC 1093); another issued A.D. 119, (3.08 g), obv. laureate bust of Hadrian to left, draped, around IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, rev. SAL AVG across, around P M TR P COS III, Salus standing to left, holding sceptre and patera over altar, (S.-, cf.RIC 138, RSC 1323b); Sabina, wife of Hadrian, (died A.D.136-7), silver denarius, (2.89 g), Rome mint, obv. draped bust to right of Sabina, around SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P, rev. CONCOR DIA AVG around, Concordia seated to left, holding patera and resting on statue of Spes, (S.3919, RIC 398, RSC 12). Toned, last fine, others generally very fine. (5)
Estimate $300
SOLD $320
Hadrian, (117-138 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 125-128 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.30 grams, RIC 162, BMC 367, C.337a, Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS around, laureate head r., with drapery on far shoulder, Rev. COS III, Roma or Virtus, in military dress, seated to r. on cuirass and shield, holding spear and parazonium; another issued 132-134 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.07 grams, RIC 206, Cf.BMC 536-7, C.218a, Obv. Bare head of Hadrian to r., around HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, Rev. CLEMENTIA AVG COS III P P around, Clementia standing to l., holding patera and sceptre; another issued 119-122 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.07 grams, RIC 67, BMC 112, C.1073, Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG around, laureate head r., with drapery on far shoulder, Rev. P M TR P COS III, Mars, naked except for cloak around waist, advancing to r., holding spear and trophy; another issued 119-122 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.25 grams, RIC 77, BMC 139, C.1103, Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG around, laureate head r., with drapery on far shoulder, Rev. P M TR P COS III, Roma, draped, seated to l., on cuirass, with shield behind, foot on helmet, holding Victory and spear. Fine - very fine, (197-9, 208). (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $370