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Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 90-91, (8.70 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV [CENS] PER P P, rev. around MONETA AVGVSTI, Moneta standing to left, holding scales and cornucopiae, S C across field, (S.2807, RIC 395, cf.C.332) (illustrated); another similar, (11.15 g); another, (10.32 g), rev. around SALVTI AVGVSTI, Altar with double panelled doors, S C across, (S.2808, RIC 209, BMC 286A) (illustrated); dupondius, (14.00 g), rev. Virtus standing to right, holding spear and parazonium, S C across field, (cf.S.2798, RIC 706, C.657); another, (12.22 g), rev. around FIDEI PVBLICAE, Fides standing right holding corn ears and basket, S C across, (S.2786, RIC 215, C.132). Toning, fine - very fine or better, scarce types. (5)
Estimate $250
SOLD $240
Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), AE as, Rome mint, issued as Caesar A.D. 73-74, (13.68g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around CAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS II, rev. around FELICITAS PVBLICA, Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and cornucopiae, S C across field, (S.-, RIC 658 [Vespasian], BMC pg 157 *) (illustrated); another, (10.14 g), rev. around MONETA [AVGV]STI, Moneta standing to left, holding scales and cornucopiae, S C across field, (S.2807, RIC 756, C.333) (illustrated); another, (9.38 g), rev. Jupiter standing left holding thunderbolt and sceptre, (S.2806, RIC 302, BMC 313a); another, (10.11 g), rev. S C across field, Spes standing to left, holding flower, (cf.S.2693, RIC T168a, cf.C.459); dupondius, (13.45 g), rev. around FORTVNAE AVGVSTI, Fortuna standing to left, holding rudder and cornucopiae S C across field, (cf.S.2786, RIC 349, C.127). Toning, good fine - good very fine, scarce types. (5)
Estimate $250
SOLD $150
Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 82, (11.24 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to left, around IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG PM, rev. S C across field, around [TR P COS VIII] DES VIIII P P, Minerva walking right brandishing javelin and shield, (cf.S.2815, RIC 111, C.589) (illustrated); another, (8.48 g), rev. Domitian on horseback left raising hand, (S.-, RIC 662, RSC 400) (illustrated); another, (10.06 g), rev. rev. around FIDEI PVBLICAE, Fides standing right holding corn ears and basket, S C across, (cf.S.2804, RIC 291a, C.110); another, (11.44 g), rev. around MONETA AVGVSTI, Moneta standing to left, holding scales and cornucopiae, S C across field, (S.2807, RIC 395, cf.C.332); dupondius, issed 86 A.D., rev. Mars walking left holding Victory and trophy, (S.2789, RIC 482, RSC 432). Toning, fine - good very fine, scarce types. (5)
Estimate $250
SOLD $150
Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 84, (9.97 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS [POT P P], rev. around SALVTI AVGVSTI, double panelled Altar, S C across, (cf.S.2808, RIC 385, BMC 358-359) (illustrated); another, (8.02 g), rev. around MONETA AVGVST, Moneta standing to left, holding scales and cornucopiae, S C across field, (S.2807, RIC 303, cf.C.325); another, (9.10 g), rev. Domitian on horseback left, raising right hand, (S.-, RIC 662, RSC 400); another, (11.20 g), rev. Aequitas standing left holding scales and sceptre, (S.2690, RIC 322); dupondius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 88-89, (13.41 g), obv. radiate head of Domitian to right, around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIIII CENS PER P P, rev. around VIRTVTI AVGVSTI, Virtus standing to right, holding spear and parazonium, S C across field, (cf.S.2798, RIC 644, BMC 413) (illustrated). Toning, fine - very fine, scarce types. (5)
Estimate $250
SOLD $260
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 $1,000
SOLD $850
Nerva, (A.D. 96-98), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 96, (3.07 g), obv. laureate head of Nerva to right, around IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, rev. around AEQVITAS AVGVST, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae, (cf.S.3019, RIC 13, RSC 6); another, issued A.D. 97, (3.04 g), obv. laureate head of Nerva to right, around IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P II COS III P P, rev. around LIBERTAS PVBLICA, Libertas standing left, holding pileus and sceptre, (cf.S.3034, RIC 31, RSC 117). Toned, nearly very fine - very fine, scarce. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $170
Nerva, (A.D. 96-98), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 97, (3.07 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, Fortuna standing to left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, (S.3025, RIC 16, RSC 66); another, issued A.D. 97, (3.03 g), obv. laureate head of Nerva to right, around IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P II COS III P P, rev. around LIBERTAS PVBLICA, Libertas standing left, holding pileus and sceptre, (cf.S.3034, RIC 31, RSC 117). Toning, nearly very fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $180
Nerva, (A.D. 96-98), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 98, (3.05 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 P P, Fortuna standing to left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, (S.3029, RIC 42, C.86). Good fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Nerva, (A.D. 96-98), AE dupondius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 97, (11.33 g), obv. radiate head of Nerva to right, rev. around CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM, SC across, two hands clasped hads holding legionary eagle resting on prow, (S.3056, RIC 55) (illustrated); Constantine I, (A.D. 307-337), AE follis, issued A.D. 326-328, Thessalonica mint, (3.02 g), obv. laureate bust to right of Constantine I, around CONSTANTINVS AVG, rev. two turreted gateway of military camp, star above, around PROVIDEN TIAE AVGG, in exergue SMTS**D*, (S.16254, RIC 153). Toning, very fine - good very fine or better. (2)
Estimate $120
Passed in
Nerva, (A.D. 96-98), AE as, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 96-97, (8.26 g), obv. radiate head of Nerva to right, around IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, rev. around LIBERT[AS PV]BLICA, S C across, Libertas standing to left, holding pileus and sceptre, (S.3064, RIC 86, RSC 115). Dark even toning, nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
Passed in
Nerva, Divus Augustus, Restoration issue by Nerva in honour of Divus Augustus, (died A.D. 14), AE sestertius, struck under Nerva, Rome mint, issued 96 A.D., (23.04 g), obv. laureate head of Augustus to right, around DIVVS AVGVSTVS, rev. IMP NERVA [CAESAR AVGVS]TVS REST, around large SC, (S.3076, RIC 136, C.370 [Augustus], BMC 149). Brown patina, fine/ very good and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), silver denarius, issued 112-117, Rome mint, (3.17 g), obv. laureate bust draped on far shoulder to right of Trajan, around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, rev. ALIM ITAL in exergue, Annona standing to front looking left, holding corn ears and cornucopiae, child before with roll, around S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, (S.3117, RIC 243, RSC.9). Nice very fine, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), silver denarius, issued 107, Rome mint, (2.59 g), obv. laureate head to right of Trajan, around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, rev. Trajan in triumphal quadriga to right, holding two branches, around COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, (cf.S.3131, RIC 141, RSC 95a, BMC p.78 note). Toned, nearly very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $250
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), silver denarius, issued 108, Rome mint, (3.29 g), obv. laureate head to left of Trajan, around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, rev. DAC CAP in exergue, Dacian wearing peaked cap hands bound behind, seated on pile of shields, two swords and two spears, around COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, (cf.S.3136, RIC 96, RSC 118b). Lightly toned, surface scratches, nearly very fine and rare with a left-facing portrait.
Estimate $100
SOLD $300
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), silver denarius, issued 107-108, Rome mint, (3.23 g), obv. laureate head to right of Trajan with drapery on far shoulder, around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, rev. Danube reclining left on rocks, cloak floating above, left arm resting on urn, right hand on ship's prow, DANVVIVS in exergue, around COS V P P SPQR OPTIMO PRINC, (S.3138, RIC 100, RSC 136). Toned, nearly very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), silver denarius, issued 117, Rome mint, (2.96 g), obv. laureate draped bust to right of Trajan, around IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC, rev. radiate and draped bust of Sol to right, around PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R, (S.3140, RIC 326, RSC 188). Toned, flan flaw on reverse, otherwise nearly very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), silver denarius, issued 102, Rome mint, (3.29 g), obv. laureate head to right of Trajan, around IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM, rev. Hercules standing facing on low base, holding club and lion skin, around P M TR P COS IIII P P, (cf.S.3145, RIC 49, BMC p.43 note, RSC 236). Lightly toned, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), silver denarius, issued 101-2, (3.50 g), obv. laureate head of Trajan to right, around IMP CAES NERVA TRA IANVS AVG GERM, rev. P M TR P COS III P P, Pax standing left, holding olive branch and cornucopiae, (S.3152, RIC 38, RSC 222a). Toned, nearly very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), silver denarius, issued 98-99, Rome mint, (3.20 g), obv. laureate bust draped to right of Trajan, around IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM, rev. Pax standing to left, holding olive branch and cornucopiae, around P M TR P COS II P P, (S.3152, RIC 6, RSC 209). Good very fine/very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), silver denarius, issued 103-112, Rome mint, (3.22 g), obv. laureate head to right, around [IMP T]RAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V PP, rev. Dacian captive seated mourning at base of trophy of arms, around SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, (S.3169, RIC 221, RSC 538a). Deeply toned, good very fine or better and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), silver denarius, issued 113, Rome mint, (3.36 g), obv. laureate bust draped to right of Trajan, around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC [P M TR P] COS VI P P, rev. VIA TRAIANA in exergue, female figure (Via Traiana) reclining to left holding wheel and branch, around S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCI[PI], (S.3173, RIC 266, RSC 648). Light toning, nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), silver denarius, issued 108, Rome mint, (2.98 g), obv. laureate head to right of Trajan, around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, rev. DAC CAP in exergue, Dacian wearing peaked cap hands bound behind, seated on pile of shields, two swords and two spears, around COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, (S.3136, RIC 96, RSC 118, BMC 385) (illustrated); another, (2.85 g), rev. Victory standing to left holding wreath and palm, (S.3129, RIC 128, RSC 74); another, (2.99 g), rev. Aequitas standing to left, holding cornucopiae and scales, (S.3122, cf.RIC 118, RSC 85); another, (2.91 g), rev. Pax standing left resting arm on column and holding branch, (S.3126, RIC 126, RSC 83). Toning, nearly very fine - very fine, some scarce. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), issued 113, Rome mint, (3.23 g), obv. laureate, bust of Trajan to right, around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TRP COS VI P P, rev. Annona standing facing, head left, with corn ears and cornucopiae, child at her feet, around SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, in exergue ALIM ITAL, (S.3117, RIC 243, RSC 9) (illustrated); another, (3.03 g), rev. Felicitas standing to left, holding cornucopiae and caduceus, (S.3141, RIC 332); another, (3.04 g), rev. trophy of Dacian arms facing, (S.3132, RIC 147, RSC 98, BMC 358); another, (fouree) (2.84 g); rev. Pax seated left with branch and sceptre, Dacian kneeling at her feet with arms outstretched, (S.3162, RIC 188). Toning, nearly very fine - very fine, some scarce. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), silver denarius, issued 105, Rome mint, (3.00 g), obv. laureate bust to right of Trajan, drapery on left shoulder, around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, rev. Pax standing to left, holding olive branch and cornucopiae and setting fire to pile of Dacian arms, around COS V PP S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, PAX below, (S.3142, RIC 102) (illustrated); another, (3.22 g), rev. Victory seated to left, holding patera and palm, (cf.S.3143, RIC 10, RSC 213); another, (2.72 g), Victory walking left on shields, holding wreath and palm frond, (S.3129, RIC 129, RSC 76); another, (3.07 g), rev. Victory standing right, foot on helmet, inscribing DA/CI/CA in three lines on shield set on palm tree, (S.3128, RIC 130 var, RSC 80). Toning, nearly very fine - very fine, some scarce. (4).
Estimate $200
SOLD $280
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), issued 114-117, Rome mint, (2.90 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); another, (3.03 g), rev. Annona standing facing, head left, with corn ears and cornucopiae, child at her feet, in exergue ALIM ITAL, (S.3117, RIC 243); another, (3.40 g), rev. Pax standing left holding branch and cornucopiae, (cf.S.3161, RIC 125-126); another, (3.15 g), rev. Virtus standing right holding spear and Parazonium, (cf.S.3148, RIC 353, RSC 272). Toning, nearly very fine - very fine, some scarce. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), silver denarius, issued 114-117, Rome mint, (3.26 g), obv. laureate bust draped to right of Trajan, around IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC, rev. Salus seated left feeding snake twined around altar, around PARTHICO PM TR P COS VI PP SPQR, SALVS AVG below, (S.3156, RIC 370) (illustrated); another, (3.36 g), rev. Victory standing to right, holding wreath and palm, (cf.S.3145, RIC 59, RSC 241a); another, (2.60 g), rev. Providentia standing left with sceptre and globe, PRO VID across field, (S.3154, RIC 361); another, (3.42 g), rev. Victory standing to left holding wreath and palm, (S.3129, RIC 128, RSC 74). Toning, nearly very fine - very fine, some scarce. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $280
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), an issue in honour of his deceased father, silver denarius, issued 115, Rome mint, (2.78 g), obv. laureate bust of Trajan, draped on far shoulder to right, around IMP TRAIANVS AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, rev. Trajan senior seated left on curule chair, holding patera and sceptre, around DIVVS PATER TRAIAN, (S.3323, RIC 252, RSC 140, BMC 500) (illustrated); another, (3.20 g), rev. Providentia standing left, leaning against column and holding sceptre, globe at her feet, (S.3154, RIC 361, RSC 313); another, (3.18 g), rev. Pax standing left holding branch and cornucopiae, (cf.S.3152, RIC 6, RSC 209); another, (3.20 g), rev. Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae, foot on Dacian captive, (S.3161, RIC 190a, RSC 405a, BMC 213). Toning, fine - very fine, some scarce. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $280
Marciana, sister of Trajan, silver denarius, Rome mint, (2.99 g), issued 112, obv. draped and diademed bust right of Marciana, around DIVA AVGVSTA MARCIANA, dotted border, rev. CONSECRATIO around, carpentum drawn by two mules left, decorated with bas reliefs (S.3330, RIC (Trajan) 654, RSC 10). Rough surface, otherwise nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $840
Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued 136, (3.12 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). Toned, very fine, scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), silver denarius, issued 124, Rome mint, (3.24 g), obv. laureate bust to right of Hadrian, drapery on left shoulder, around [IMP CAE]SAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, rev. P M TR P COS III around, Aeternitas standing to left holding heads of Sol and Luna, (cf.S.3458, RIC 81, RSC 1114). Toned, very fine or better and a rare type.
Estimate $120
SOLD $140