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Showing lots 3181-3210 of 4534

Lot 3181 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), AE sestertius, (24.49 g), Rome mint, struck 71 AD. obv. laureate head right, around IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS III, rev. Fortuna standing left, holding rudder, olive-branch, and cornucopiae, around FORTVNAE REDVCI, S C across field, (S.2323, RIC II 231, BMCRE 529, C.180). Very fine/good fine with a dark green patina, rare in this condition.

Estimate $350

SOLD $280

Lot 3182 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), AE sestertius, (25.71 g), Rome mint, struck 71 AD. obv. laureate head right, around IMP CAES VESPASIANVS AVG P M TR P P P COS III, rev. Libertas standing left, holding pileus and sceptre, around LIBERTAS PVBLICA, S C across field, (S.2328, RIC II 82, BMCRE 547, C.252); others, 76 A.D., (24.09 and 25.94 g), rev. Spes walking left, holding flower and raising skirt, (S.2336, RIC 881) (2). Deeply toned, fine - good fine, scarce. (3)

Estimate $200

SOLD $340

Lot 3183 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), AE dupondius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 74, (11.33 g), obv. radiate head of Vespasian to right, around IMP CAES VESP AVG P M T P COS V CENS, rev. Felicitas standing to left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae, around FELICITA S PVBLICA, S.C. across, (cf.S.2346, RIC 715, C 152). Deeply toned, very fine with a strong portrait.

Estimate $120

SOLD $120

Lot 3184 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), AE dupondius, Lugdunum mint, issued A.D. 77-8, (12.06 g), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, around IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS VIII P P, rev. around FIDES PVBLICA, Fides standing to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, (S.2347, RIC 753b, C.166). Deep brown patina, a few edge splits, otherwise good very and rare.

Estimate $150

SOLD $320

Lot 3185 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), AE dupondius, Lugdunum mint, issued A.D. 77-8, (11.93 g), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, around IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS VIII P P, rev. around FIDES PVBLICA, Fides standing to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, (S.2347, RIC 753b, C.166). Deep brown patina, a few surface scratches, otherwise very fine and rare.

Estimate $120

SOLD $140

Lot 3186 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), AE dupondius, Lyons mint, issued A.D.71, (13.51 g), obv. radiate head of Vespasian to right, around IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG COS III, rev. FORTVNAE REDVCI around, SC across in field, Fortuna standing left holding rudder on globe and cornucopiae, (cf.S.2348, RIC 1141, Lyon 32, C.187). Green toning, some surface pitting on reverse, otherwise good very fine or better and very rare.

Estimate $150

SOLD $240

Lot 3187 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), AE dupondius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 72-73, (11.13 g), obv. radiate head of Vespasian to right, around IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III, rev. in exergue ROMA, Roma seated to left, holding wreath and parazonium, (cf,S.2351, RIC 394 [2nd edn.] [R2], C.411). Deep brown patina, nearly very fine and very rare.

Estimate $100

SOLD $80

Lot 3188 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), AE as, Rome mint, issue A.D. 71, (10.59 g), obv. IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG COS IIII around, laureate head of Vespasian to right, rev. facade of altar-enclosure, PROVIDENT, S C across, (S.2360, RIC 1200). Attractive green toning, very fine and scarce.

Estimate $150

SOLD $180

Lot 3189 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), AE as, Rome mint, issue A.D. 71, (11.62 g), obv. IMP CAES VESPASIANVS AVG COS III around, laureate head of Vespasian to right, rev. facade of altar-enclosure, PROVIDE[NT], S C across, (S.2360, RIC 494, C.396). Attractive brown toning, good very fine and scarce.

Estimate $100

SOLD $180

Lot 3190 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), AE as, Rome mint, issue A.D. 71, (11.25 g), obv. IMP CAES VESPASIANVS AVG COS III around, laureate head of Vespasian to right, rev. facade of altar-enclosure, PROVIDENT, S C across, (S.2360, RIC 494, C.396). Deep green toning, slightly off centre on reverse, nearly very fine, scarce.

Estimate $100

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Lot 3191 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 76, (10.80 g), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, around IMP CAESAR VESP AVG COS VII, rev. Spes advancing to left, holding flower, (cf.S.2361, RIC 576a, C.455). Dark green patina, some smoothing very fine and scarce.

Estimate $150

SOLD $140

Lot 3192 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 77-78, (10.88 g), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to left, around IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN COS VIII, rev. Spes standing to left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt, S C to sides, (cf.S.2361, RIC 1011, RIC 460). Dark brown patina, very fine or better and scarce.

Estimate $100

SOLD $100

Lot 3193 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), AE as, Lugdunum mint, issued A.D. 77-78, (11.39 g), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, around IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG COS VIII, rev. eagle standing facing to right on globe S C across, (cf.S.2362, RIC 1237, cf.C.483). Deep green/brown patina, very fine or better and scarce.

Estimate $150

SOLD $180

Lot 3194 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

Ancient Roman denarii, including Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), Rome mint, issued A.D. 74, (3.48 g), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, rev. Vespasian seated to right, (cf.S.2305, RIC 65, RSC 387a); another, issued A.D. 73-74, (3.05 g), obv. laureate head to right, rev. Vesta standing to left, (S.2316, RIC 50, RSC 574); Titus, (A.D. 79-81), Rome mint, issued A.D. 80, (3.46 g), obv. laureate head to right, rev. throne with triangular back, (S.2515, RIC -, BMC 61, RSC 313a); Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), Rome mint, issued A.D. 92-3, (3.15 g), obv. laureate head to right, rev. Minerva standing to right on vessel with owl at feet, (cf.S.2735, RIC 172, RSC 281) (illustrated); another, issued A.D. 94, (3.19 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 $460

Lot 3195 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

Ancient Roman denarii, including Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), Rome mint, issued A.D. 70, (2.95 g), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, rev. Pax seated to left holding olive branch and caduceus, (S.2285, RIC 10, RSC 94h); another, issued A.D.72-3, (3.48 g), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, rev. simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus, (S.2282, RIC 42, RSC 45); Titus as Caesar, (A.D. 79-81), Rome mint, issued A.D. 75, (3.36 g), obv. laureate head of Titus to right, rev. Pax seated to left, holding olive branch, (S.2446, RIC 185 [Vespasian], RSC 162) (illustrated); Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), Rome mint, issued A.D. 94, (3.71 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, rev. Minerva standing to left, holding javelin and thunderbolt, (cf.S.2732, RIC 173, RSC 279); another, issued A.D. 90-1, (3.18 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, rev. Minerva standing to left, holding spear, (cf.S.2736, BMC 182, RIC 155, RSC 263). Toned, nearly very fine - extremely fine. (5)

Estimate $220

SOLD $500

Lot 3196 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

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

Lot 3197 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

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

Lot 3198 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

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

Lot 3199 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

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

Lot 3200 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

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

Lot 3201 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

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

Lot 3202 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

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

Lot 3203 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

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

Lot 3204 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

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

Lot 3205 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

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

Lot 3206 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

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

Lot 3207 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

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

Lot 3208 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

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

Lot 3209 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

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

Lot 3210 Sale 120 Roman Silver & Bronze - Roman Imperial

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