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Ancient Roman denarii, Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), Rome mint, issued A.D.72-3, (3.54 g), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, around IMP CAES VESP A VG P M COS IIII, rev. simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus, AVGVR TRI POT across, (S.2282, RIC 42, RSC 45) (illustrated); Domitian, issued as Caesar under Vespasian, (A.D. 81-96), issued A.D. 76, (3.07 g), rev. Pegasus walking to the right, (S.2637, RIC V238, RSC 47); Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), issued 104-107, (3.29 g), rev. Mars standing facing, holding spear and shield, (cf.S.3158, RIC 163, BMC 159, RSC 378); Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), issued 117, (2.93 g), rev. Concordia seated to left, holding patera, CONCORD in exergue, (cf.S.3500, RIC 4c, RSC 250a, BMC 9); Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), with Marcus Aurelius Caesar, issued 141, (3.36 g), obv. laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right, rev. bare head of Marcus Aurelius to right, (S.4524, RIC 417a, RSC 15, BMC 155). Toned, good - good very fine. (5)
Estimate $250
SOLD $260
Ancient Roman denarii, various issues of the following emperors Vespasian, Trajan, Antoninus Pius (3), Faustina Junior, Septimius Severus, Julia Domna (2), Elagabalus (3), all with various reverses. Mostly poor - fine, a few damaged and porous. (12)
Estimate $150
Passed in
Ancient Roman denarii, Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), issued as Caesar under Vespasian, Rome mint, issued A.D. 79, (3.09 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VI, rev. around [PRIN]CEPS IVVENTVTIS, clasped hands holding legionary eagle resting on a prow, (S.2643, RIC 246, RSC 393) (illustrated); Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), issued A.D. 73, (3.2 5g), rev. Salus seated to left, holding patera, (S.2307, RIC 522, RSC 432); Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), issued 98-99, Rome mint, (3.65 g), rev. Ceres or Abundantia, holding branch, seated left on a throne made of cornucopiae, (S.3144, RIC 1, RSC 206); Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), issued 135-138, (2.80 g), rev. TELLVS STABIL around, Tellus standing to left, holding plough and rake, (S.-, RIC 276, RSC 1427); Sabina, wife of Hadrian, (died A.D.136-7), (3.30 g), issued 129, rev. Concordia seated to left, holding patera and resting on statue of Spes, (S.3919, RIC 398, RSC 12). Toned, nearly very fine - very fine. (5)
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
Ancient Roman denarii, Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), silver denarius, issued 102, Rome mint, (3.19 g), obv. laureate head with slight drapery on shoulder to right of Trajan, around IMP CAES NERVA TRA IAN AVG GERM, rev. Victory standing to left, holding wreath and palm, around P M TR P COS IIII P P, (cf.S.3145, RIC 59, RSC 241a) (illustrated); Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), issued A.D. 74, (3.39 g), rev. Vespasian seated to right, holding sceptre and branch, (cf.S.2305, RIC 65, RSC 387a); Domitian, issued as Caesar under Titus, (A.D. 81-96), issued A.D. 80, (3.00 g), rev. crested Corinthian helmet to right on draped seat or table, (S.2677, RIC T51, RSC 399a); Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), issued 128, (3.01 g), rev. Pudicitia veiled seated to left on throne, (S.3478, RIC 178, RSC 393a, BMC 409); Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), issued 144, (3.08 g), rev. Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae, (S.4071, RIC 117, RSC 187). Toned, fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
Ancient Roman denarii, Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), issued 103-11, Rome mint, (3.33 g), obv. laureate, draped and cuirassed head of Trajan to right, around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TRP COS V P P, rev. Annona standing with cornucopiae, modius and basket at feet, around SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, (S.3165, RIC 167, RSC 467d) (illustrated); Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), issued A.D. 71, (3.43 g), rev. Pax seated to left holding branch and caduceus, (S.2313, RIC 39, RSC 566); Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), issued 117, (3.23 g), rev. Justitia seated to left holding patera and sceptre, (S.3500, RIC 6, RSC 875a, BMC 12); Sabina, (117-136/7 A.D.), issued 128 A.D., (3.54 g), rev. Concordia standing to left, holding double cornucopiae and patera, resting on column, (S.3918, RIC 390, RSC 3a); Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), issued 147-8, (3.25 g), rev. Annona standing left, holding corn ears and placing left hand on modius set upon prow of galley, (cf.S.4067, RIC 163, RSC 286). Toned, nearly very fine - good very fine. (5)
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Ancient Roman denarii, Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), issued 103-11 Rome mint, (3.24 g), obv. laureate head to right of Trajan with drapery on far shoulder, around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V P P, rev. Felicitas standing to left, holding a caduceus and cornucopiae, around SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, (cf.S.3161, RIC 172, RSC 402a) (illustrated); Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), issued A.D. 70, (2.92 g), rev. Fortuna standing left, right hand on prow, holding cornucopiae in left hand, (S.-, RIC 19, RSC 84); Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), (3.33 g), obv. bare head left, rev. Liberalitas standing right, emptying cornucopiae, (RIC 216, RSC 919a); Sabina, wife of Hadrian, (died A.D.136-7), issued 136, (3.11 g), rev. Concordia standing to left, holding patera and sceptre, (S.3918, RIC H390, RSC 3a, BMC 929); Marcus Aurelius as Caesar, (A.D. 161-180), issued A.D. 156-7, (3.06 g), rev. Felicitas standing to left, holding caduceus and sceptre, (cf.S.4898, RIC 470, RSC 709). Toned, good - good very fine. (5)
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Ancient Roman denarii, Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), issued 103-112, Rome mint, (3.12 g), obv. laureate bust, drapery on right shoulder of Trajan, around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, rev. Victory standing to left holding wreath and palm, around COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, (S.3129, RIC 128, RSC 74) (illustrated); Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), issued A.D. 73, (3.14 g), rev. Salus seated to left, holding patera, (S.2307, RIC 67, RSC 431); Domitian, issued as Caesar under Titus, (A.D. 81-96), Rome mint, issued A.D. 80, (3.17 g), rev. garlanded and lighted altar, (S.2676, RIC T46, RSC 397); Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), issued 121, (3.27 g), rev. Hadrian, in military dress, standing left, holding rudder on globe and reversed spear, (S.-, RIC 110, RSC 1162c); Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), issued 155-156, (3.28 g), rev. Annona standing left, left hand on modius set on prow, holding corn ears, (cf.S.4123, RIC 249, RSC 983). Toned, good fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
Ancient Roman denarii, Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), issued 108, Rome mint, (3.11 g), obv. laureate head draped on right shoulder to right of Trajan, around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, rev. Aequitas standing to left, holding cornucopiae and scales, around S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, (cf.S.3122, RIC 169, RSC 462) (illustrated); Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), issue of A.D. 72-73, (3.15 g), rev. Vesta seated to left holding simpulum, (S.2312, RIC 37, RSC 561); Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), issued 117, (2.68 g), rev. Concordia seated to left, holding patera, CONCORD in exergue, (cf.S.3500, RIC 4c, RSC 250a, BMC 9); Sabina, wife of Hadrian, (died A.D.136-7), issued 133, (2.90 g), rev. Vesta enthroned to left, holding palladium and sceptre, (S.3925, RIC H410, RSC 81, BMC 915); Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), with Marcus Aurelius Caesar, issued 141, (3.24 gm), obv. laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right, rev. bare head of Marcus Aurelius to right, (S.4524, RIC 417a, RSC 15, BMC 155). Toned, good fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $250
SOLD $280
Ancient Roman denarii, Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), Rome mint, issued A.D. 112-117, (3.26 g), obv. draped bust of Trajan to right, around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR [P C]OS VI P P, rev. around S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Trajan's column, with two eagles at base of the column, (S.991, RIC 292, RSC 558) (illustrated); Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), issued A.D. 75, (3.07 g), rev. Pax seated to left, holding olive branch, (S.2301, RIC 90, RSC 366); Trajan, issued 116, (2.76 g), rev. naked Genius or Bonus Eventus standing to left, holding patera and corn ears, (S.3134, RIC 276, C.398); Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), issued 127, (3.13 g), rev. seven stars within crescent, (S.3485, RIC 202, BMC 464, RSC 460); another, issued 133, (3.45 g), rev. Providentia standing to left, pointing to globe, holding sceptre, resting left elbow on column, (S.3531, RIC 262, RSC 1201). Toned, fine - good very fine. (5)
Estimate $250
SOLD $260
Ancient Roman denarii, Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), issued 114-117, Rome mint, (3.46 g), obv. laureate draped bust to right of Trajan, around IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GER DAC PM TRP COS VI, rev. Genius standing to left holding patera and ears of corn, around PM TRP COS VI PP SPQR, (cf.S.3160, RIC 347, RSC 276) (illustrated); Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), issued A.D. 74, (3.31 g), rev. winged caduceus, (S.2299, RIC 75, RSC 362); another, issued A.D. 75, (2.84 g), rev. Pax seated to left, holding olive branch, (S.2301, RIC 90, RSC 366); Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), issued 135, (3.25 g), rev. Victory standing to right drawing fold from drapery and holding branch horizontally before her, (cf.S.3547, RIC 282, RSC 1455); Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), issued 139, (2.69 g), rev. modius with two grain ears and poppy, (S.4112, RIC 44, RSC 834). Toned, fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
Ancient Roman denarii, Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), issued 114-117, Rome mint, (3.20 g), obv. laureate bust draped and cuirassed to right of Trajan, around IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC, rev. FORT RED in exergue, Fortuna seated to left, holding corucopiae and rudder, around PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R, (cf.S.3139, RIC 315, RSC 150a) (illustrated); Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), issue of A.D. 78, (3.06 g), rev. eagle standing on altar with head to right, (cf.S.2287, RIC 99a, BMC 180, RSC 121); another, issue of A.D. 73-74, (2.76 g), rev. Vesta standing to left, holding simpulum and sceptre, (S.2316, RIC 50, RSC 574); Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), issued 134-138, (2.88 g), rev. Liberalitas standing left, holding tessera and cornucopiae, (S.3506, RIC 253d, RSC 935); another, issued 121, (3.32 g), rev. Hadrian seated to left on platform, extending right hand towards citizen who stands to right on ground before him, (S.3504, RIC 129, BMC 293, RSC 909). Toned ,nearly very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $250
SOLD $240
Ancient Roman denarii, Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), issued 116, Rome mint, (3.37 g), obv. laureate draped bust to right of Trajan, around IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO, rev. Virtus standing right holding spear and Parazonium, around PM TRP COS VI P P S P Q R, (cf.S.3148, RIC 353, RSC 272) (illustrated); Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), issue of A.D. 78 (3.12 g), rev. eagle standing on altar with head to right, (cf.S.2287, RIC 99a, BMC 180, RSC 121); another, issued A.D. 70, (2.88 g), rev. Pax seated to left holding olive branch and caduceus, (S.2285, RIC 10, RSC 94h); Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), issued 130, (3.00 g), rev. Clementia standing to left holding patera and sceptre, (cf.S.3464, RIC 206, BMC 536 note, RSC 220); Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), issued A.D. 169, (3.31 g), rev. Felicitas standing to left, holding caduceus and sceptre, (S.4794, RIC 475a, RSC 727). Toned, fine - good very fine. (5)
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Ancient Roman denarii, Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), issued 117, Rome mint, (2.92 g), obv. laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right of Hadrian, around IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIANO OPT AVG GER DAC, rev. Trajan standing to right handing globe to Hadrian standing to left, both holding a roll, around PARTHICO DIVI TRAIAN AVG F P M TR P COS P P, (S.3509, RIC 2b, C.1009a) (illustrated); Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), issued A.D.72-3, (3.26 g), rev. simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus, AVGVR TRI POT across, (S.2282, RIC 42, RSC 45); another, issued A.D.75, (2.84 g), rev. Securitas seated to left with hand on head and chair, (S.2302, RIC 91, RSC 367); Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), issued 99, (3.14 g), rev. Victory seated to left, holding patera and palm, (cf.S.3143, RIC 10, RSC 213); another, issued 104-7, (3.13 g), rev. Pax standing facing, head left, setting fire to pile of arms to left and holding cornucopia, (S.-, RIC 231, RSC 197); Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), issued 123, (3.38 g), rev. Libertas seated left with branch and sceptre, (S.3502, RIC 127, RSC 903). Toned, fine - very fine. (6)
Estimate $300
SOLD $340
Ancient Roman denarii, Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), issued 117, Rome mint, (3.50 g), obv. laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right of Hadrian, around IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, rev. Concordia seated to left, holding patera, CONCORD in exergue, around PM TR P COS III, (cf.S.3500, RIC 118c, RSC 255b) (illustrated); Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), issued A.D. 70, (3.20 g), rev. Pax seated to left holding olive branch and caduceus, (S.2285, RIC 29, RSC 94h); another similar, (3.35 g), (S.2301, RIC 90, RSC 366); Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), issued 103-112, (2.74 g), rev. trophy of Dacian arms facing, (S.3132, RIC 147, RSC 98, BMC 358); another, issued 108, (3.03 g), rev. Felicitas standing to left, holding caduceus, (S.3124, RIC 120, RSC 81). Toned, fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $250
SOLD $260
Ancient Roman denarii, Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), Rome mint, issued A.D. 119, (3.48 g), obv. laureate head of Hadrian to right, around IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, rev. P M TR P COS III around, Genius or Bonus Eventus naked standing left, sacrificing out of patera over lighted altar, holding corn-ears, (S.-, RIC 90, RSC 1089) (illustrated); Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), issued 70, (3.12 g), obv. Pax standing left with branch and caduceus, (S.-, RIC 27, RSC 94g); Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), issued 114-117, (3.23 g), rev. Fortuna seated to left, holding corucopiae and rudder, (cf.S.3139, RIC 178, RSC 481); Sabina, wife of Hadrian, (died A.D.136-7), (3.32 g), rev. large altar, (S.3896, RIC 422a, RSC 56); Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), issued 139, (3.59 g), rev. Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopia, (S.4110, RIC 51a, RSC 831). Toned, nearly very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $250
SOLD $280
Ancient Roman denarii, Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), Rome mint, issued A.D. 123, (3.29 g), obv. laureate head of Hadrian to right, drapery on right shoulder, around [IMP] CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, rev. around P M [TR P] COS III, Roma seated to left on cuirass, holding Victory and spear, (cf.S.3519, RIC 78, RSC 1099) (illustrated); Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), issue of A.D. 69-70, (3.14 g), rev. IVDAEA in exergue, Judaea seated to right weeping at foot of trophy, (S.2296, RIC 15, Brin 16, BMC 37, RSC 226, H.759 [198]); Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), issued 107, (3.16 g), rev. Felicitas standing to left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae, altar at feet, (cf.S.3161, cf.RIC 274, cf.RSC 476); Sabina, wife of Hadrian, (died A.D.136-7), (2.88 g), issued 129, rev. Concordia seated to left, holding patera and resting on statue of Spes, (S.3919, RIC 398, RSC 12); Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), issued 139, (3.19 g), rev. Clementia standing to left holding patera and sceptre, (cf.S.4061, BMC 81, cf.RIC 64, RSC 122a). Toned, good fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $250
SOLD $420
Ancient Roman denarii, Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), issued 125-8, Rome mint, (3.21 g), obv. laureate bust to right of Hadrian draped, around HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, rev. COS III around, Pietas standing left, sacrificing over a lighted altar, & holding a cornucopaie, (S.3476, RIC 173, RSC 335) (illustrated); Vespasian, (69-79 A.D.), (3.17 g), rev. Fortuna standing left, resting hand on galley prow and holding cornucopia, (cf.S.2323, RIC 19, RSC 84); Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), issued 111, (3.28 g), rev. Annona standing facing, head left, with corn ears and cornucopiae, child at feet left, (S.3117, RIC 243, RSC 9); another, issued 107, (3.45 g), rev. Mars standing facing, (cf.S.3158, RIC 161, RSC 379); Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), issued 125, (3.03 g), rev. Spes advancing left holding flower and raising skirt, (S.3479, RIC 181, BMC 417, RSC 390). Toned, good fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $250
SOLD $280
Ancient Roman denarii, Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), issued 134-138, Rome mint, (3.31 g), obv. laureate head to right of Hadrian, around HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, rev. PIETAS AVG around, Pietas standing to left both hands raised with altar at feet, (S.3513, RIC 257, RSC 1028) (illustrated); Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), issued A.D. 74, (3.25 g), rev. Vespasian seated to right, holding sceptre and branch, (cf.S.2305, RIC 65, RSC 387a); Domitian, as Caesar, (A.D. 81-96), issued 77-8, (2.08 g), rev. Wolf and twins, (S.2639, RIC 241, C.51); Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), issued 98-99, (3.39 g), rev. Victory seated to left holding patera and palm, (S.-, RIC 22, RSC 295); Sabina, wife of Hadrian, (died A.D.136-7), issued 136, (3.09 g), rev. Juno standing left, holding patera and sceptre, (S.3921, RIC H395a, RSC 43, BMC 940). Toned, good fine - nearly extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $250
SOLD $340
Ancient Roman denarii, Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), issued 136, Rome mint, (3.43 g), obv. laureate head to right of Hadrian, around HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, rev. RESTITVTORI GALLIAE around, Hadrian standing to right, raising kneeling figure of Gallia facing left, (S.3534, RIC 324, BMC 878, RSC 1247); Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), issued A.D.70, (3.15 g), rev. Fortuna standing left, resting hand on galley prow and holding cornucopia, (S.-, RIC 19, RSC 84; another, issued A.D. 70, (3.37 g), revv. Pax seated to left holding olive branch and caduceus, (S.2285, RIC 10, RSC 94h); Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), issued 102, (3.25 g), rev. Mars advancing to right, holding trophy and spear, (cf.S.3146, RIC 52, RSC 228a); another, issued 111, (3.34 g), rev. Aeternitas standing to left holding heads of Sol and Luna, (S.3116, BMC 373, RIC 91, RSC 3); Commodus, (A.D. 177-192), issued A.D. 191, (2.39 g), rev. Felicitas standing l. holding caduceus and cornucopiae, (cf.S.5678, RIC 104, RSC 479). Toned, nearly very fine - nearly extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $300
SOLD $350
Ancient Roman denarii, Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), Rome Mint, issued 136, (3.14 g), obv. bare headed bust to right of Hadrian, around HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, rev. AEGYPTOS around, Egypt reclining left, lotus on head, holding sistrum, resting on basket, ibis before, (cf.S.3382, RIC 297, RSC 106b) (illustrated); Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 138-161), issued A.D. 140, (3.13 g), rev. bare head of Marcus Aurelius to right, (S.4524, RIC 417a, RSC 15 BMC 155); Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), issued A.D. 78, (3.39 g), rev. Modius and seven ears of corn, (S.2293, RIC 110, RSC 216); Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), issued 111, (2.89 g), rev. Aeternitas standing facing with head of sun and moon in extended hands, (S.3116, RIC 91, RSC 3); another, issued 101-2, (3.51 g), rev. Pax standing left, (S.3152, RIC 38, RSC 222a). Toned, fine - good very fine. (5)
Estimate $250
SOLD $500
Roman Coins, silver denarii, appear to have come from one hoard, mostly second century AD. Heavily toned, poor - very good. (approx 65)
Estimate $400
SOLD $600
Ancient coins, a small group including a Severus Alexander, denarius, rev. Salus seated left, feeding snake, (S.7894, RI C 14, RSC 218); Faustina Senior, denarius set in glass within a holder on a swivel mount, rev. throne and sceptre, (S.4579, RIC 353, RSC 61); other Roman, Diocletian, billon antoninianus, other Roman (2), Greek, Pontus, Amisus AE 20, obv. Aegis, rev. Nike right; Greek Imperial, Lydia, Sala an issue of Elagabalus (BMC 51, Lindgren 514); Byzantine, anonymous issue Class A2, obv. Christ, rev. four lines of legend, (S.1813). Very good - good very fine, an interesting group. (8)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Ancient Roman, a mixed group of sestertii of various reverses, Divus Vespasian (elephant quadriga S.2572), Marcus Aurelius (2, including S.4972), Faustina Junior (3), Commodus (5, including S.5765), Crispina, Severus Alexander (S.7999); Julia Paula (S.7660), Gordian III (2), Julia Mamaea (S.8226). Fair - nearly very fine. (17)
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Ancient Roman and Provincial AE issues including, Nero, (A.D. 54-68), AE as, issued c.65, Rome mint, (11.10 g), obv. laureate head to right of Nero, rev. view of temple of Janus with latticed window to left and door on right, (cf.S.1964, RIC 306, WCN 288, BMC 227) (illustrated); Ptolemy AE; Severus Alexander sestertius; other AE minors; other British silver minors. Poor - good fine. (approx 50)
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Ancient Roman AE issues including sestertii of Hadrian, rev. Aequitas, (S.3586, RIC 637); Antoninus Pius, rev. Fides, (S.4248, RIC 943a); Marcus Aurelius, rev. Mars, (S.5002, RIC 861); Faustina Senior, rev. Aeternitas, (S.4607, RIC 1105); Faustina Junior, rev. altar, (S.5230, RIC 1706); Severus Alexander, rev. Spes, (S.8019, RIC 648b); Gordian III, rev. Jupiter, (S.8709, RIC 255a); As of Agrippa (struck under Caligula), rev. Neptune, (S.1812, RIC 58); Antoninus Pius, rev. Annona, (cf.S.4148 (sestertius), RIC 880); Marcus Aurelius, rev. Marcus Aurelius left, (S.-, RIC 1362); Dupondii of Trajan, rev. trophy, (S.3224, RIC 586); Antoninus Pius, rev. Providentia, (cf.S.4288, RIC 953); quadrans of Augustus, rev. S C, (S.1694, RIC 421). Toning, good - good fine or better. (13)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Ancient Roman bronze, sestertii of Antoninus Pius; Marcus Aurelius, rev. Mars; Faustina Junior, rev. Venus Victrix; Severus Alexander, rev. Jupiter standing left; asses of Titus, rev. Spes advancing left; Domitian, rev. Minerva advancing right, (S.2814) (illustrated); another rev.Fortuna standing left holding rudder and cornucopiae. Fair - good fine. (7)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Ancient coins, assorted issues mostly 3rd century Roman coins of Tetricus I and barbarous radiates, it also includes Egypt, Ptolemy II, half drachm (21.49 g), obv. Zeus head right, rev. eagle standing left closed wings E between legs, (Sv.449); Roman asses of Augustus, issued under Tiberius, rev. eagle (S.1790, RIC 82, C.247); Nero, obv. laureate head right, rev. Victory left, (S.1976, RIC 312, BMC 241); others of Hadrian, Aurelian. Poor - fine. (34)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Roman Coins, assorted AE issues 3rd-4th century, includes Tetricus I (2), Tetricus II, Probus, Diocletian, Constantine I (5), Licinius I, Constantine II, Constantius II as Caesar (2), Constantinopolis city issue, Magnentius, Gratian. Fine - extremely fine. (18)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Ancient Roman coins, mostly 4th century a few from the 3rd century, many with old collector tickets, includes issues of Gordian III, Gallienus, Maximianus I, Constantius I, Constantine the Great (illustrated), Maxentius, Licinius I, Constantius II, Valentinian I, Valentinian II, but mostly c.330-340s. Mostly fine a few better. (34)
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Ancient Roman, assorted AE from the 4th century, noted issues from Constantine I, includes, Constantius II, Constans, Valens, Constantinopolis, Honorius, Valentinian I, Anonymous issues under Maximinus II related to persecution of the Christians, and a few others. Mostly fine - very fine. (54)
Estimate $250
SOLD $150