Catalogue
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
Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 86, (10.35 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII CENS PERP P, rev. around FORTVNAE AVGVSTI, Fortuna standing to left holding rudder and cornucopiae, S C across field, (cf.S.2805, RIC 479, cf.C.131). Deep green toning, light surface pitting, otherwise nearly fine - fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Domitia, wife of Domitian, (died A.D. 150), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 82-3 or later, (2.81), obv. draped bust to right of Domitia, hair domed on top, DOMITIA AVGVSTA IMP DOMIT around, rev. Peacock to right, around CONCORDIA AVGVST, (S.2904, RIC 212, BMC 61). Porous surface, weak legends, otherwise good fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,500
Passed in
Nerva, (A.D. 96-98), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 98, (3.23 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 PP, Libertas standing left, holding pileus and sceptre, (S.3028, RIC 43, RSC 89); another, Rome mint, issued A.D. 97, (3.24 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.3021, RIC 15, RSC 25, BMC 8). Toned, very fine - good very fine. (2)
Estimate $120
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) (illustrated); another, (3.35 and 3.22g), rev. around LIBERTAS PVBLICA, Libertas standing left, holding pileus and sceptre, (cf.S.3034, RIC 31, RSC 117) (2); another, (3.04 g), rev. Fortuna standing to left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, (S.3025, RIC 16, RSC 66); another, (3.13 g), rev. sacrificial implements, simpulum, sprinkler, ewer and lituus, (S.3023, RIC 24, RSC 48). Toned, good fine - very fine. (5)
Estimate $250
SOLD $360
Nerva, (A.D. 96-98), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 96, (3.22 g), obv. laureate head of Nerva to right, around IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II P P, rev. around AEQVITAS AVGVST, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae, (S.3019, RIC 1, RSC 3) (illustrated); another, (3.34 g), rev. around CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM, clasped right hands, (S.3020, RIC 14, RSC 20); another, (3.41 g), rev. Libertas standing left, holding pileus and sceptre, (cf.S.3034, RIC 31, RSC 117); another, (3.40 g), rev. Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae, (S.3019, RIC 1, RSC 3); another, (3.34 g), rev. Salus enthroned to left, holding corn ears, (S.3035, RIC 20, RSC 134). Toned, nearly very fine - very fine. (5)
Estimate $250
SOLD $360
Ancient Roman denarii of Nerva, (A.D. 96-98), including, Rome Mint, issued 97, Rome mint, (3.08 g), obv. laureate bust to right of Nerva, rev. Libertas standing left, holding pileus and sceptre, (cf.S.3034, RIC 31) (illustrated); rev. Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae, (3.41 g) (S.3019, RIC 1); rev. clasped right hands, (3.25 g) (S.3020, RIC 14); rev. Fortuna seated to left, holding corn ears and sceptre, (3.39 g) (S.3026, RIC 17); rev. Fortuna standing to left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, (3.13 g) (S.3025, RIC 16). Toned, nearly very fine - very fine. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $360
Ancient Roman denarii of Nerva, (A.D. 96-98), including, Rome Mint, issued 97, Rome mint, (3.41 g), obv. laureate^bust to right of Nerva, rev. Fortuna standing to left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, (S.3025, RIC 16) (illustrated); rev. Libertas standing left, holding pileus and sceptre, (3.16 g) (cf.S.3034, RIC 31); rev. clasped right hands, (3.64 g) (S.3020, RIC 14) (fouree); rev. Justitia seated to right, holding sceptre and branch, (3.49 g) (S.3033, RIC 30); rev. two clasped hands holding a legionary eagle on a prow, (3.06 g) (S.3021, RIC 3). Toned, nearly very fine - very fine. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
Nerva, (A.D. 96-98), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued January-September A.D. 97, (24.31 g), obv. laureate head of Nerva to right, around IMP NERVA [CAES AVG GERM P M TR P II COS] III P P, rev. around ROMA RENASCENS, Roma seated left holding Victory and spear, S C in exergue, (S.3054, RIC 91, BMC 118). Deep brown patina, good fine - nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Nerva, (A.D. 96-98), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 96-97, (11.79 g), obv. radiate head of Nerva to right, around IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, rev. around LIBERTAS PVBLICA, SC across, Libertas standing to left, holding pileus and sceptre, (S.3064, RIC 86, RSC 115) (illustrated); others, Rome mint, issued A.D. Jan. 98, (11.62, 10.71, 9.59 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, S C across, Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, (S.3063, RIC 105, C.88) (3). Toned, some surface pitting, fine - nearly very fine and scarce. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), silver cistophorus, Ephesus mint, issued A.D. 98 (10.51 g), obv. laureate head of Trajan to right, around IMP NERVA CAES TRAI AN AVG GERM P M, rev. around TR POT COS II, six ears of corn bound together, (S.3113, RIC 717, RSC 607). Good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,000
Passed in
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), silver denarius, issued 108, Rome mint, (3.58 g), obv. laureate bust to right of Trajan with drapery on the far shoulder, around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, rev. Felicitas standing to left, holding caduceus and leaning on a column, around COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, (S.3124, RIC 120, RSC 81b). Very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Trajan, (98-117 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 101-102 A.D., Rome mint, (3.21 g), (RIC 60, BMC 124, RSC 242b), obv. laureate head of Trajan to right, 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 left holding wreath and palm, (cf.S.3145, RIC 60, BMC 124, RSC 242b) (Illustrated); another issued 103-112 A.D., Rome mint, (3.18 g), obv. laureate head of Trajan to right, 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 left. holding wreath and palm, (S.3129, RIC 128, BMC 328, RSC 74) (illustrated); another issued 98-99 A.D., Rome mint, (3.00 g), rev. around, PONT MAX TR POT COS II, Pax draped and wearing wreath, standing to left holding branch and cornucopiae, (S.3152, RIC 17, BMC 14, RSC 292); another issued 103-112 A.D., Rome mint, (2.44 g), rev. around, S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Pax draped, standing to left holding branch and cornucopiae, setting foot on Dacian, (S.3161, RIC 190a, BMC 212, RSC 405); another issued 112-117 A.D., Rome mint, (3.05 g), rev. around, S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, in exergue ARAB ADQ, Arabia standing facing looking to left, holds branch and bundle of canes, at her feet a camel to left, (S.3118, RIC 245, BMC 474, RSC 26). Fine - good very fine, several toned. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $360
Trajan, (98-117 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 114-117 A.D., Rome Mint, (2.99 g), obv. Laureate bust draped of Trajan to right 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 left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, (cf.S.3139, RIC 318, BMC 578, RSC 154) (illustrated); another issued 103-112 A.D., Rome Mint, (3.34 g), obv. Laureate bust draped on far shoulder of Trajan to right, 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, (S.3124, RIC 120, BMC 305. RSC 81b); another issued 103-112 A.D., Rome Mint, (3.29 g), obv. laureate bust draped on far shoulder only of Trajan to right, 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, (S.3122, RIC 118, BMC 281, RSC 85). Toned, good fine - very fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Ancient Roman denarii of Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), including, Rome Mint, issued 116, Rome mint, (3.38 g), obv. laureate draped bust to right of Trajan, rev. Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, (S.3139, cf.RIC 319) (illustrated); rev. rev. Mars walking with trophy, (3.49 g) (cf.S.3146, RIC 52); rev. Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and cornucopiae, (3.04 g) (S.3124, RIC 121); rev. Abundantia seated left, holding sceptre, on chair with crossed cornucopiae as arms, fold of drapery over lap, (2.92 g) (cf.S.3144, RIC 54); rev. trophy of arms mounted on stump, (2.74 g) (S.3132, RIC 147) . Toned, nearly very fine - good very fine. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $380
Ancient Roman denarii of Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), including, Rome Mint, issued 107, Rome mint, (3.32 g), obv. laureate draped bust to right of Trajan, rev. Victory standing left holding wreath and palm, (S.3129, RIC 128) (illustrated); rev. Vesta seated left holding patera and torch, (3.60 g) (S.3143, RIC 9); rev. Mars walking with trophy, (2.91 g) (cf.S.3146, RIC 52); rev. Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopiae (3.31 g) (S.3139, cf.RIC 319); rev. Pax standing left with branch and cornucopiae, (3.59 g) (S.3152, RIC 17). Toned, nearly very fine - good very fine. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $380