Catalogue
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), AE as, Rome mint, issued 16 B.C. by C. Cassius Celer, (10.40 g), obv. bare head to right of Augustus around CAESAR AVGVSTVS TRIBVNIC POTEST, rev. C. CASSIVS CELER III VIR A A A F F around large SC, (cf.S.1660, RIC 376, C.409, CBN 409, BMC 169) (illustrated); another, issued 7 B.C. by M.Salvius Otho, (9.61 g), rev. S C, (cf.S.1685, RIC 432.1); another, issued 6 B.C. by Volusus Valerius Messalla, (11.22 g), rev. S C, (S.1688, RIC 441); another, issued 7 B.C. by P. Lurius Agrippa, (10.81 g), rev. S C, (S.1686, RIC 428); another, issued 6 B.C. by Sextus Nonius Quinctilianus, (11.77 g), rev. S C, (S.1687, RIC 439); another, issued 7 B.C. by M. Maecilius Tullus, (11.37 g), rev. S C, (S.1684, RIC 435). Toned, good - very fine and scarce. (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $360
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 11-12, (10.54 g), obv. bare head to left of Augustus around IMP CAESAR DIVI F AVGVSTVS IMP XX, rev. PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN POT XXXIIII around large SC, (S.1689, RIC 471, C.226 variety, CBN 883); another, issued 15 B.C. by C. Plotius Rufus, (11.89 g) (illustrated), rev. S C, (S.1680, RIC 389); another, issued 16 B.C. by C. Cassius Celer, (9.42 g), rev. S C, (S.1660, RIC 376); another, issued 7 B.C. by M. Salvius Otho, (9.41 g), rev. S C, (S.1685, RIC 431); another, issued 7 B.C. by P. Lurius Agrippa, (9.86 g), rev. S C, (S.1686, RIC 428); another, issued 7 B.C. by M. Maecilius Tullus, (10.37 g), rev. S C, (S.1684, RIC 435); another, issued 15 B.C. by Cn. Piso Cn. F., (9.70 g). Toned, good - nearly very fine and scarce. (7)
Estimate $150
SOLD $440
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), AE dupondius, posthumous issue, Rome mint, issued under Caligula, issued A.D. 37-41, (14.30 g), obv. radiate head of Augustus to left, around DIVVS AVGVSTVS, S C across, rev. around CONSENSV SENAT ET EQ ORDIN P Q R, Augustus or Caligula seated to left on curule chair holding branch, (S.1811, RIC 56, BMC 88, C.87). Dark brown and green patination, very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), AE as, posthumous issue, Rome mint, issued under Tiberius, issued A.D. 22-30, (11.31 g), obv. radiate head of Augustus to left, around DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER, rev. PROVIDENT in exergue, S C across field, altar enclosure with double panelled door, (S.1789, RIC 81, BMC 146). Deeply toned, uneven flan, good very fine - extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $300
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), AE as, posthumous issue, Rome mint, issued under Tiberius, issued 34-37 A.D., (11.97 g), obv. radiate head to left of Augustus, around DIVVS AVGVSTVS [PATER], rev. S C across, winged thunderbolt, (S.1791, RIC 83, BMC 157, C.249). Deep brown patina, short of flan, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), AE as, posthumous issue, Rome mint, issued under Tiberius, issued A.D. 22-30, (10.61 g), obv. radiate head of Augustus to left, DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER, rev. PROVIDENT in exergue, S C across field, altar enclosure with double panelled door, (S.1789, RIC 81, BMC 146); (illustrated) another, Lugdunum mint, issued B.C. 10-7, (10.22 g), obv. laureate head to right of Augustus, rev. altar of the cult of Roma and Augustus at Lugdunum, flanked by two columns, each surmounted by statue of Victory, in exergue ROM ET AVG, (S.1690, RIC 230, C.240); AE semis, Lugdunum mint, issued A.D. 10-14, (4.59 g), obv. laureate head to right of Augustus, around CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, rev. altar of the cult of Roma and Augustus at Lugdunum, flanked by two columns, each surmounted by statue of Victory, in exergue ROM ET AVG, (S.1692, cf.RIC 234, C.238). Attractively toned, very fine and scarce. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
Ancient Roman AE As, Rome Mint, including, Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), issued A.D. 11-12, (10.71 g), rev. S C, (S.1689, RIC 471); posthumous issue, under Tiberius, issued A.D. 22-30, (11.14, 10.66 g), rev. altar enclosure with double panelled door, (S.1789, RIC 81, BMC 146) (2); posthumous issue, under Tiberius, issued 34-37 A.D., (10.25, 9.47 g), rev. eagle with spread wings facing on globe, across S C, (S.1790, RIC 82, C.247) (2); Drusus, son of Tiberius, (died A.D. 23), issued under Tiberius, A.D. 22-23, (11.19 g), obv. bare head of Drusus to left, rev. S C across field in centre, (S.1793, RIC 45, BMC 99) (illustrated). Toned, fine - very fine, some scarce. (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $400
Ancient Roman AE As issues, including Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), posthumous issue, Rome mint, struck under Tiberius, A.D. 15-16, (10.93 g), rev. draped female figure seated to right, feet on stool, holding patera and long sceptre, all between with large S C, (S.525, RIC 72, BMC 151) (illustrated); Tiberius (A.D. 14-37), Rome Mint, (9.33 g), rev. rudder superimposed on large banded globe, (cf.S1772, RIC 58, BMC 117); others, issued under Augustus, (10.67 and 9.95 g), rev. S-C in centre, (S.1755, BMC 271, RIC 469) (2); Drusus, son of Tiberius, (died A.D. 23), (10.32 g), rev. S C across field in centre, (S.1793, RIC 45, BMC 99) (illustrated); Gaius (Caligula), (A.D. 37-41), issued A.D. 37-38, (9.84 g), rev. Vesta seated to left, (S.1803, RIC 38, C.27, BMC 46); Germanicus, son of Nero Claudius Drusus, (born 15 B.C., died A.D. 19), struck under Caligula, (12.01 g), rev. S C in centre, (S.1822, RIC 50 Caligula). Toned, nearly fine - nearly very fine, some rare. (7)
Estimate $200
SOLD $440
Ancient Roman AE quadrans of Augustus (various moneyers) (12); Caligula (2); Claudius (1). Toned, good - very fine, several rare. (15)
Estimate $150
SOLD $500
Tiberius, (A.D. 14-37), silver denarius, Lugdunum mint, issued A.D. 14-37, (3.72 g), obv. laureate head of Tiberius to right, around TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, rev. PONTIF MAXIM, Livia (as Pax) seated to right on chair with plain legs, holding vertical sceptre and branch, line below, (S.1763, RIC 26, BMC 48, RSC 16). Toned, very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $420
Tiberius, (A.D. 14-37), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 14-37, (3.53 g), obv. laureate head of Tiberius to right, around TI CAESAR DIVI [AVG F] AVGVSTVS, rev. PONTIF MAXIM, Livia seated to right, with vertical sceptre and branch, (S.1763, RIC 30, BMC 48, RSC 16). Surface pitting, otherwise nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $190
Ancient Roman Sestertii, including Tiberius, (A.D. 14-37), Rome mint, struck in A.D. 34-35, (24.80 g), obv. empty triumphal quadriga to right, no legend, rev. around TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXVI, S C in centre, (cf.S.1765, RIC 54, BMC 103); another, with divus Augustus, struck A.D. 35-6, (24.77 g), obv. shield inscribed OB / CIVES / SERV, supported by two Capricorns, rev. S C to centre, (S.1783, RIC 63, C.93); Nero Claudius Drusus, (father of Claudius) (died 9 B.C.), posthumous issue struck by Claudius, (A.D. 41-2), (25.15 g), obv. Drusus head to left, rev. Claudius seated left on curule chair with arms around, holding a branch, (S.1897, RIC 109 [Claudius], BMCRE 208-211a, BN 198-203). Toning, some surface pitting, poor - fine and rare. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $280
Ancient Roman AE issues, Rome Mint, including, Tiberius, As, issued under Augustus (27 B.C. - 14 A.D.), (10.31 g), rev. S C, (S.1755, BMC 271, RIC 469); another, (9.38 g), rev. S C, (S.1770, RIC 44); another, (9.95 g), rev. S C, (S.1755, RIC 469); another, (12.31 g), (cf.S.1772, RIC 58); Nero, (A.D. 41-54), dupondius, (11.54 g), rev. Securitas seated right, (S.1968, RIC 597); Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), As, (11.56 g), rev. facade of altar-enclosure, (S.2360, RIC 494) (illustrated); dupondius, (9.68 g), rev. Victory standing to right on prow, (cf.S.2355, RIC 745); Titus, (A.D. 79 - 81), As, (8.18 g), rev. Genius of the Roman People standing left with cornucopia, (S.2548, RIC 225); Nerva, (A.D. 96-98), As, (11.91 g), rev. Libertas standing left, (S.3064, RIC 86); another, (9.27 g), rev. clasped hands, (S.3061, RIC 53). Toned, poor - good fine, some scarce. (10)
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Ancient Roman AE issues, Rome Mint, including, Tiberius with Divus Augustus, (AD. 14-17), sestertius, (26.92 g), rev. SC with countermark NCAPR, (S.1783, RIC 63); Nero, (A.D. 54-68), dupondius, issued c.65, Rome mint, (10.50 g), rev. temple of Janus, (S.1974, RIC 306, BMC 227) (illustrated); rev. similar, (11.10, 9.02 g), (cf.S.1964, cf.RIC 306) (2); As, Lugdunum Mint, (8.99 g), obv. bare head of Nero right with SPQR countermark, rev. facade of the Ara Pacis, (S.1971, RIC 460); another, (9.86 g), rev. Nero laureate, advancing to the right in the flowing robes of Apollo Citharoedus playing a lyre held in the left hand, (cf.S.686, RIC 384); Claudius, (A.D. 41-54), quadrans, issued A.D.42, (3.64 g), obv. hand holding scales, (S.1863, RIC 84, BMC 179); another, (3.01 g), obv. three legged modius, (S.1863, 1865, RIC 84, 90, BMC 179). Toned, nearly fine - very fine, scarce. (8)
Estimate $150
SOLD $420
Gaius (Caligula), (A.D. 37-41), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 37-38, (10.67 g), obv. bare head of Caligula to left, around C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, rev. VESTA above, Vesta seated to left, veiled and draped seated on ornamental throne, holding patera and transverse sceptre, S C across field, (S.1803, RIC 38, C.27, BMC 46). Attractive dark green patina, surface pitting, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Gaius (Caligula), (A.D. 37-41), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 40-41, (11.14 g), obv. bare head of Caligula to left, around C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR P III P P, rev. VESTA above, Vesta seated to left, veiled and draped seated on ornamental throne, holding patera and transverse sceptre, S C across field, (cf.S.1803, RIC 47, C.28). Attractive dark green patina, very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $420
Agrippa, (died 12 B.C.), posthumous issue struck by Caligula (A.D. 37-41), AE as, (11.05 g), obv. M AGRIPPA L F COS III, head to left wearing rostral crown, rev. S C across, Neptune standing to left, holding dolphin and trident, (S.1812, RIC 58 (Caligula), C.3) (illustrated); others, (10.22 and 9.31 g). Toned, fine - good fine and scarce. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $280
Agrippa, (died 12 B.C.), posthumous issue struck by Caligula (A.D. 37-41), AE as, (9.80 g), obv. M AGRIPPA L F COS III, head to left wearing rostral crown, rev. S C across, Neptune standing to left, holding dolphin and trident, (S.1812, RIC 58 (Caligula), C.3). Red/brown patina, very fine and scarce in this condition.
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
Germanicus, son of Nero Claudius Drusus, (born 15 B.C., died A.D. 19), AE dupondius, Rome mint, issued under Caligula, A.D. 37-41, (15.01 g), obv. GERMANICVS CAESAR, Germanicus in triumphal quadriga to right, with sceptre, rev. SIGNIS RECEPT DEVICTIS GERM, large SC below, Germanicus standing left, right hand raised, holding legionary eagle in left hand, (S.1820, RIC 57, C.7, CBN 140, BMC 93). Toned, good fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $260
Germanicus, son of Nero Claudius Drusus, brother of Claudius, (born 15 B.C., died A.D. 19), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 42-43, struck under Claudius, (10.63 and 11.53 g), obv. bare head of Germanicus to right, around GERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N, rev. SC around, TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P (S.1905, RIC 106, BMC 215, C.9). One cleaned, one with deep green patina, good - very fine and scarce. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Claudius, (A.D. 41-54), silver denarius, (3.42 g), issued 51-52, Rome mint, obv. TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR [P XI IMP PP] COS V, laureate head to right, rev. PACI AVGVSTAE around, Pax-Nemesis winged, advancing to right, holding winged caduceus pointing down at snake, (cf.S.1846, RIC 62, RSC 68). Uneven toning, some surface pitting, otherwise good fine and very rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $650
Claudius, (A.D. 41-54), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 42, (28.36 g), obv. laureate head of Claudius to right, around TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR IMP, rev. NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMAN IMP around, triumphal arch surmounted by equestrian statue right spearing downwards all between two trophies, S C across field, (S.1852, RIC 114, BMC 187, C.48). Even light brown toning, surface pitting, good fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Claudius, (A.D. 41-54), AE dupondius, Rome mint, issued 41-42, (12.90 g), obv. bare head of Claudius to left, around TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP, rev. CERES AVGVSTA, Ceres enthroned to left, holding corn-ears and torch, SC in exergue, (S.1855, RIC 94). Deep brown patina, struck off centre, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Claudius, (A.D. 41-54), AE dupondius, Rome mint, issued 41-42, (11.94 g), obv. bare head of Claudius to left, around TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP, rev. CERES AVGVSTA, Ceres enthroned to left, holding corn-ears and torch, SC in exergue, (S.1855, RIC 94, BMC 136) (illustrated); another, (10.42 and 10.30 g), rev. Constantia standing to left, holding sceptre, SC across in field, (S.1858, RIC 111, BMC 199, C.14) (2); another, (10.86 g), rev. S C across field, Libertas standing right holding pileus, (S.1860, RIC 113, C.47). Toned, good - nearly very fine and scarce. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $190
Claudius, (A.D. 41-54), AE As, Rome mint, issued A.D. 50-54, (10.00 g), obv. bare head to left of Claudius around TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P, rev. LIBERTAS AVGVSTA, S C across field, Libertas standing right holding pileus, (S.1859, RIC 97, C.47). Green and brown patina, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $240
Claudius, (A.D. 41-54), AE As, Rome mint, issued A.D. 50-54, (12.53 g), obv. bare head to left of Claudius around TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P, rev. LIBERTAS AVGVSTA, S C across field, Libertas standing right holding pileus, (S.1860, RIC 113, C.47). Light red/brown patina, mild surface pitting, very fine or better and an unusual variety.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Claudius, (A.D. 41-54), AE as, Rome mint type, issued 41-42, (10.46 g), obv. bare head to left, around TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, rev. Minerva to right, helmeted and draped, hurling javelin and holding shield, SC in field, (S.1861, RIC 100, BMC 149, C.84). Attractive deep green toning, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Claudius, (A.D. 41-54), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 42, (11.65 g), obv. bare head of Claudius to left, around TI CLAVDIVS CAES[AR AVG PM TR P] IMP P P, rev. CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI, Constantia standing to left, holding sceptre, SC across in field, (S.1858, RIC 111, BMC 199, C.14) (illustrated); another, (10.25 g), rev. LIBERTAS AVGVSTA, S C across field, Libertas standing right holding pileus, (S.1860, RIC 113, C.47); others, (10.87 and 10.20 g), rev. Minerva to right, helmeted and draped, hurling javelin and holding shield, SC in field, (S.1861, RIC 100, BMC 149, C.84) (2). Toned, good - nearly very fine and scarce. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $360
Claudius, (A.D. 41-54), AE quadrans, Rome mint, issued A.D. 42, (3.84 g), obv. three legged modius, around TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG, rev. S C in centre around PON M TR P IMP COS II, (cf.S.1865, RIC 88, BMC 179) (illustrated); others, (2.86 and 2.56 g) (2); quadrans, issued A.D.42, (3.13 and 2.38 g), obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG around and holding scales PNR below, rev. SC around PON M TR P IMP COS DES IT, (S.1864, RIC 85) (2). Toned, good fine - very fine. (5)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Nero, (A.D. 54-68), silver denarius, Lugdunum mint, (3.41 g), issued A.D. 60-61, obv. bare head of Nero to right, around [NERO] CAESAR AVG IMP, rev. Roma standing to right, left foot on arms, inscribing shield set on her knee, across EX SC, around PONTIF MAX TR P VIII COS [IIII P P], (cf.S.1939, RIC 39, BMC 44). Toned, surface pitting, nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $450