Catalogue
Ancient Roman denarii, including Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), Rome mint, issued A.D. 74, (3.44 g), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, rev. Vespasian seated to right, holding sceptre and branch, (cf.S.2305, RIC 65, RSC 387a); another, Rome mint, issued A.D. 71, (3.43 g), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, rev. Pax seated to left holding branch and caduceus, (S.2313, RIC 39, RSC 566); Titus, (A.D. 79-81), Rome mint, issued A.D. 80, (3.11 g), obv. laureate head to right, rev. elephant to left, (S.2512, RIC 22a, BMC 43, RSC 303); Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), Rome mint, issued A.D. 95-6, (3.57 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, rev. Minerva standing to right, (cf.S.895, RIC 190, RSC 292, BMC 230) (illustrated); another, issued A.D. 94, (3.05 g), obv. laureate head to right, rev. Minerva standing to left, (cf.S.2732, RIC 173, RSC 279). Toned, good fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $220
SOLD $480
Ancient Roman denarii, including Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), Rome mint, issued A.D.72-3, (3.42 g), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, rev. simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus, (S.2282, RIC 42, RSC 45) (illustrated); another, issued 75 A.D., (2.61 g), obv. laureate head right, rev. Pax seated left holding branch, (S.2301, RIC 90, RSC 366); Titus, in honour of Vespasian, (A.D. 79-81), Rome mint, issued A.D. 80, (3.26 g), obv. laureate head to right, rev. SC on circular shield supported by two capricorns back to back, globe below, (S.2569, RIC 63, RSC 497 [Vespasian], BMC 131 [Titus]); Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), Rome mint, issued A.D. 94, (3.32 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, rev. Minerva standing to left, (cf.S.2732, RIC 139, RSC 251); another, Rome mint, issued A.D. 90-1, (3.31 g), obv. laureate head right, rev. Minerva standing to left, (cf.S.2736, BMC 182, RIC 155, RSC 263). Toned, good fine - nearly extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $220
SOLD $420
Ancient Roman denarii, including Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), Rome mint, issued A.D. 70, (3.50 g), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, rev. Pax seated to left holding olive branch and caduceus, (S.2285, RIC 10, RSC 94h) (illustrated); another, issued A.D. 78, (3.18 g), obv. laureate head to right, rev. eagle standing on altar with head to right, (cf.S.2287, RIC 98a, BMC 179, RSC 122); Titus as Caesar, (75 A.D.), Rome Mint, (3.15 g), obv. laureate head of Titus to right rev. Titus seated to right, (S.2446, RSC 162, BMC 172, RIC 783); Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), Rome mint, issued A.D. 88, (3.47 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, rev. Minerva standing to right on vessel with owl at feet, (cf.S.2735, RIC 657, BMC 148); another, issued A.D. 88, (3.42 g), obv. laureate head to right, rev. Minerva standing to left, (cf.S.2732, RIC 659, RSC 245). Toned, nearly very fine - nearly extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $440
Ancient Roman AE issues of Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), including, dupondius, Lugdunum mint, (12.80 g), rev. around FIDES PVBLICA, Fides standing to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, (S.2347, RIC 753b, C.166) (illustrated); As, (11.39 g), rev. eagle standing facing to right on globe S C across, (cf.S.2362, RIC 175, cf.C.482); dupondius, (14.10 g), rev. in exergue ROMA, Roma seated to left, holding wreath and parazonium, (cf,S.2351, RIC 394, C.411); another, (12.17 g), Victory standing to right on prow, (cf.S.2355, RIC 745, C.636); As, (10.04 g), rev. Spes standing left, (S.2361, RIC 816). Toned, fine - very fine. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $360
Ancient Roman AE dupondii of Vespasian, including Rome mint, issued A.D. 73, (14.16 g), obv. IMP CAES VESP AVG P M T P COS IIII CENS, radiate head left, rev. FELICITAS PVBLICA S C, Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and cornucopiae, (cf.S.2507, RIC 581) (illustrated); rev. Ceres standing left, holding grain ears and torch, (12.89 g) (S.-, RIC 999); rev. Securitas seated right, (11.17 g) (S.-, RIC 1156); rev. Victory standing right on prow, holding wreath and palm, (10.72 g) (S.-, RIC 1014); rev. eagle standing on globe with wings open, (11.56 g) (S.2362, RIC 1168). Toned, fine - nearly very fine. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Ancient Roman AE issues of Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), Rome Mint, including, As, (11.52 g) rev. Aequitas standing to left, holding scales and sceptre, S C in field, (S.2356, BMC 600, RIC 482, C.13) (illustrated); another, Lyons Mint, (10.27 g), rev. Eagle standing facing on globe, head right, (cf.S.2362, RIC 1202); another, (11.36 g), rev. Spes standing left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt, (S.2361, RIC 894); another, (11.29 g), rev. Victory standing right on prow of galley, (S.2366, RIC 732); dupondius, Lyons Mint, (12.25 g), rev. Pax standing left, sacrificing from patera over altar, (S.2349, RIC 1191). Toned, nearly fine - very fine. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
Ancient Roman AE issues of Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), Rome Mint, including, As, rev. around AEQVITAS AVGVSTI, Aequitas standing to left, holding scales and sceptre, S C in field, (S.2356, BMC 600, RIC 482, C.13) (illustrated); another, (11.69 g), rev. facade of altar-enclosure, PROVIDENT, S C across, (S.2360, RIC 494, C.396); another, (9.99 g), rev. clasped hands holding caduceus and corn ears, (S.-, RIC 300); another, (11.63 g), rev. Victory standing right on prow of galley, (S.-, RIC 732); dupondius, Lyons Mint, (10.75 g), rev. Pax standing left, sacrificing from patera over altar, (S.2349, RIC 1191). Toned, nearly fine - nearly very fine. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $360
Vespasian, Titus and Domitian, (69-79 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 69-71 A.D., Rome Mint, (3.04 g), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, around IMP CAESAR VE[SPASI]ANVS AVG, rev. CAESAR AVG F COS CAESAR AVG F PR, bare heads of Titus and Domitian facing each other, (S.2399, RIC 16, RSC 5). Fine and rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Titus, as Caesar under Vespasian, (A.D. 79-81), silver denarius, Rome mint, issue of A.D. 77-8, (3.46 g), obv. T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS, laureate head to right, rev. COS VI in exergue, yoke of oxen to left, (S.2440, RIC 197, RSC 67, BMC 225). Toned, very fine and rare.
Estimate $140
SOLD $150
Titus, as Caesar under Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.46 g), obv. laureate head of Titus to right, around T CAES IMP VESP CEN, rev. PONTIF MAXIM around, Vespasian seated right on curule chair holding sceptre and branch. (cf.S.2447, RIC 553, RSC 158). Toned, very fine or better and a rare variety.
Estimate $120
SOLD $140
Titus, under Vespasian as Caesar, (A.D. 69-79), AE dupondius, Samosata in Commagene mint, issued A.D. 74, (13.21 g), obv. laureate head of Titus to right, around IMP^CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG, rev. around PON MAX TR POT P P COS V CENS, winged caduceus between crossed cornucopiae, (cf.S.2350, RIC 757, C.377). Attractive green patina, nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $140
SOLD $400
Titus, under Vespasian as Caesar, (A.D. 69-79), AE dupondius, Samosata in Commagene mint, issued A.D. 74, (14.45 g), obv. laureate head of Titus to right, around T CAESAR IMP PONT, rev. around TR POT COS III CENSOR, winged caduceus between crossed cornucopiae, (S.2472, RIC 761, BMC 891, cf.C.326). Deep green patina, some surface pitting, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $160
Ancient Roman denarii of Titus, (A.D. 79-81), including, Rome Mint, issued 80, Rome mint, (3.25 g), obv. laureate bust to right of Titus, rev. dolphin entwined around anchor, (S.2517, RIC 26a) (illustrated); rev. Annona seated to left, (3.51 g) (S.2436, RIC V218); rev. Jupiter standing facing, sacrificing from a patera over altar and holding a sceptre, (3.35 g) (S.2444, RIC 176); rev. elephant to left, (3.13 g) (S.2512, RIC 22a); rev. throne with back in form of a diadem with corn ears upon it, (3.27 g) (S.2515, RIC 124). Toned, nearly very fine - good very fine. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $460
Titus, (A.D. 79-81), silver denarius, Rome mint, issue of A.D. 79, (3.28 g), obv. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM, laureate head to right, rev. TR P VIIII [IMP XIIII] COS VII P P, slow quadriga to left, in which are corn ears, (S.2506, RIC 6, BMC p.224, RSC 276) (illustrated); another, in honour of Vespasian, (A.D. 79-81), issue of A.D. 80, (2.95 g), obv. DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS, laureate head to right, rev. SC on circular shield supported by two capricorns back to back, globe below, (S.2569, RIC 63, RSC 497 [Vespasian], BMC 131 [Titus]) (illustrated); another, (3.33 g), rev. tripod with fillets, above a dolphin to right on wreath, flanked by raven left and right (S.2518, RIC II 131, BMC 80, RSC 323a); another, (3.16 g), rev. radiate figure on rostral column, (S.2509, RIC 46, RSC 289); another, (3.42 g), rev. Ceres holding torch and corn ears, (S.2437, RIC 219, BMC 321); another, (3.38 g), rev. ANNONA AVG, Annona seated to left, (S.2436, RIC V218, BMC V319, RSC 17). Toned, fine - very fine. (6)
Estimate $300
SOLD $550
Titus, (A.D. 79 - 81), AE sestertius, issued A.D. 80, Eastern mint (Thrace), (24.18 g), obv. laureate head of Titus to right, around IMP T CAES DIVI VESP AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII, rev. IVD CAP across field, S C across, Jewish woman seated under palm tree on left mourning, to right a Jew standing, (cf.S.2524, cf.H.1596, RIC 500, RPC 503 [very similar dies]). Fine/good fine and very rare, known by only a few examples.
Estimate $300
SOLD $650
Ancient Roman AE As issues of Titus, Rome Mint, (11.69 g), rev. facade of the altar-enclosure of Ara Providentiae Augusti, (S.2477, RIC 785) (illustrated); another, (9.86, 9.70), rev. Victory stepping right on forepart of galley, holding wreath and palm, (S.2485, RIC V627, C.387); another, (11.37 g), rev. Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and cornucopiae, (S.2507, RIC 665) (2); another, Lyon Mint, (11.29 gf), rev. Spes, (S.-, RIC 1273); another, Rome Mint, (11.98 g), rev. Spes, (S.-, RIC 238). Toned, good - nearly very fine. (7)
Estimate $150
SOLD $360
Ancient Roman AE as issues of Titus, (A.D. 79-81), Rome Mint, (9.26 g), rev. Aequitas standing to left holding scales and sceptre, (cf.S.2473, RIC 676, C.3) (ilustrated); another, (7.46 g), rev. Victory stepping right on forepart of galley, holding wreath and palm, (S.2485, RIC V627, C.387); another, (10.78 g), rev. Pax standing left, (S.2456, RIC 423); another, (10.00 g), rev. Aeternitas standing right, foot on globe, (S.2546, RIC 218); another, (13.44 g), rev. Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and cornucopiae, (S.2507, RIC 665); another, (10.54 g), rev. Spes raising hem of skirt, (S.2478, RIC 914); AE 22, Antioch Mint, (6.32 g), rev S C, (S.-, RIC 2014). Toned, fine - very fine or better. (7)
Estimate $150
SOLD $500
Titus, restoration issue in the name of Augustus, (issued A.D. 80). AE as, Rome mint, (10.16 g), obv. radiate head to left, around DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER, rev. eagle standing left facing on globe with open wings, around IMP T VESP AVG REST, SC across, (S.2583, RIC 460, C 551 [Augustus]). Dark green hoard patination, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Titus, restoration issue in the name of Augustus, (issued A.D. 80). AE as, Rome mint, (11.78 g), obv. radiate head of Augustus to left, around DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER, rev. facade of the altar enclosure of the Ara Providentiae Augusti with double panelled doors and horns visible above, around IMP T VESP AVG REST, SC across, PROVIDENT in exergue, (S.2581, RIC 454, C 559 [Augustus]). Attractive dark patination, very fine or better and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Titus, restoration issue in the name of Augustus (issued A.D. 80). AE sestertius, Rome mint, (24.15 g), obv. seated radiate figure of Augustus left, rev. REST above large SC, (S.2579, RIC 401, C 548, BMC 261); Ae As, (9.58 g), obv. radiate head of Augustus left, rev. Eagle on globe, (S.2583, RIC 460); dupondius, (12.59 g), obv. radiate head of Augustus left, rev. Victory flying left with shield inscribed SPQR, (S.2580, RIC 446); restoration issue in the name of Germanicus, (issued A.D. 80), AE as, Rome mint, (11.91 g), obv. bare head to left of Germanicus, rev. S C in centre, (S.2598, RIC 228, C -, BMC 293) (illustrated). Toned, poor - good fine and rare. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Titus, restoration issue in the name of Claudius (issued A.D. 80-81). AE as, Rome mint, (12.94 g), obv. bare head to right of Claudius, around TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, rev. S C in centre, Constantia standing left, hand raised, holding sceptre, around IMP T VESP AVG REST, (cf.S.2604, RIC 240) (illustrated); another, (12.05 g), rev. Minerva advancing right, brandishing spear and holding shield, around IMP T VESP AVG REST, S C in centre, (S.2606, RIC 243, BMC 300). Green toning, some surface pitting, otherwise fine - nearly very fine and rare. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 86, (3.47 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P V, rev. around IMP XII COS XII CENS P P P, Minerva standing to right, fighting, holding javelin and shield, (cf.S.895, RIC 435, RSC 201b). Attractive blue and gold patina, extremely fine.
Estimate $180
SOLD $150
Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 88, (3.48 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VII, rev. around IMP XIIII COS XIII CENS P P P, Minerva standing to left, holding javelin and thunderbolt, (cf.S.2732, RIC 580, RSC 234). Toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $280
Ancient Roman denarii of Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), including, Rome Mint, issued 88-89, Rome mint, (3.22 g), obv. bust to right of Domitian, rev. Minerva standing left holding javelin, (cf.S.2736, RIC 670) (illustrated); rev. Minerva standing to right, fighting, holding javelin and shield, (2.97 g) (cf.S.2674, RIC 268); rev. Minerva standing to left, holding spear, shield at side, (3.80 g) (cf.S.2732, RIC 737); rev. wolf and twins, above COS V, (3.06) (S.2639, RIC 241); rev. wreath on a curule chair, (3.23 g) (cf.S.2745. RIC 9). Toned, good fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $420
Ancient Roman denarii of Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), including,^Rome Mint, issued 79 as Caesar, Rome mint, (3.28 g), obv. bust to right of Domitian, rev. Vesta enthroned, (S.2641, RIC 244) (illustrated); rev. Minerva standing to right, fighting, holding javelin and shield, (3.20 g) (cf.S.2734, RIC 435); rev. Minerva standing to right on vessel with owl at feet, in fighting pose holding javelin and shield, (3.21 g) (S.2735, RIC 172); rev. Minerva standing to left, holding spear, (3.21 g) (cf.S.2736, RIC 155); rev. wolf and twins, above COS V, (3.15 g) (S.2639, RIC 241). Toned, good fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $420
Ancient Roman denarii of Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), including, Rome Mint, issued 87, Rome mint, (3.42 g), obv. laureate bust to right of Domitian, rev. Minerva standing to right on vessel with owl at feet, in fighting pose holding javelin and shield, (S.2730, RIC 507) (illustrated); rev. Minerva advancing right fighting, holding javelin and shield, (3.46 g) (cf.S.2734, RIC 739); rev. garlanded and lighted altar, (3.34 g) (S.2676, RIC 397); rev. Minerva standing to left, holding spear, (2.98 g) (cf.S.2736, RIC 512); rev. goat standing to left within a laurel wreath, (S.2675, RIC 267). Toned, nearly very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $460
Ancient Roman denarii of Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), including, Rome Mint, issued 95-6, Rome mint, (3.33 g), obv. laureate bust to right of Domitian, rev. Minerva standing to right, fighting, holding javelin and shield, (cf.S.2734, RIC 435), (illustrated); rev. Domitian on horseback, (3.20 g) (S.2644, RIC 539); rev. Minerva standing to right on vessel with owl at feet, in fighting pose holding javelin and shield, (3.50 g) (S.2735, RIC 172); rev. helmet on throne, (3.21 g) (S.2677, RIC 51); rev. Minerva standing to left, holding spear, (3.19 g) (cf.S.2736, RIC 155). Toned, nearly very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $460
Ancient Roman denarii of Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), including, Rome Mint, issued 90, Rome mint, (3.51 g), obv. laureate bust to right of Domitian, rev. Minerva advancing right fighting, holding javelin and shield, (S.2734, RIC 689) (illustrated); Minerva to right on vessel with owl at feet, in fighting pose holding javelin and shield, (3.38 g) (S.2730, RIC 437); rev. Minerva standing to left, holding spear with shield, (3.28 g) (cf.S.2736, RIC 580); rev. dolphin entwined around anchor, (3.18 g) (cf.S.2745, RIC 54); rev. Pegasus walking to right, (3.29 g) (S.2637, RIC V238). Toned, nearly very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $440
Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), AE sestertius, issue struck at Rome in A.D.89, (30.78 g), obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIII CENS PER PP, head laureate to right, rev. IOVI VICTORI around, S C in exergue, Jupiter seated to left, holding Victory and sceptre, (cf.S.2766, RIC 633). Dark patina, well centred, nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 88, (10.50 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII CENS PER PP, rev. Domitian sacrifing before temple with victimarius, musicians and attendant, Tiber left reclining, around COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC, S C in exergue, (cf.S.2802 [A,A£225 VF], RIC 383, C.91). Attractive dark patina, good very fine and rare, the most interesting reverse.
Estimate $500
SOLD $320