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Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), silver denarius, issued 118, Rome mint, (2.97 g), obv. laureate head to right of Hadrian draped on far shoulder, around IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, rev. PM TR P COS II around, FORT RED in exergue, Fortuna seated to left holding rudder and cornucopiae, (cf.S.3493, RIC 18, RSC 744a). Toned, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), silver denarius, issued 117, Rome mint, (3.04 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). Toned, nearly very fine and a scarce type.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), silver denarius, issued 134-138, Rome mint, (3.55 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). Toned, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $130
Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 122, (3.24 g), obv. laureate head of Hadrian to right, around IMP CAESAR TRAIAN H ADRIANVS AVG, rev. around P M TR P COS III, Oceanus reclining to left holding anchor and resting left arm on dolphin, (S.3518, RIC 75, RSC 1109). Lightly toned, very fine or better and rare depiction of Oceanus.
Estimate $150
SOLD $190
Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), silver denarius, issued 118, Rome mint, (2.85 g), obv. laureate head to right of Hadrian, around IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, rev. Mars, naked except for cloak around waist, advancing right, holding spear and trophy, around P M TR P COS III, (S.3516, BMC 112, RIC 67, C.1073) (illustrated); another, (2.63 g), rev. SALVS AVG in exergue, Salus seated to left on throne feeding serpent arising from altar, (cf.S.3539, RIC 137a, RSC 1324); another, (2.50 g), rev. COS III around, Libertas standing to left, holding pileus and rod, (S.3477, RIC 175, BMC 402, RSC 374a); another, (3.12 g), rev. Roma standing left holding Victory and spear, (S.3471, RIC 161, RSC 349). Toned, fine - nearly very fine. (4).
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Hadrian, (117-138 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 125-128 A.D., Rome Mint, (3.11 g), obv. laureate head of Hadrian to right, around HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, rev. COS III around, Concordia seated to l., holding patera and resting l. arm on statuette of Spes on column at side of throne, (RIC 172, BMC 394, C.328a) (illustrated); another, (3.00 g), rev. SALVS AVG in exergue, Salus seated to left on throne feeding serpent arising from altar, (cf.S.3539, RIC 137a, RSC 1324); another, (3.30 g), rev. Genius standing to left holding patera over altar and holding cornucopiae, (S.3522, RIC 88, BMC 188, RSC 1094); another, (3.10 g), rev. Fides draped standing to right, holding corn ears and basket of fruit, (S.3492, RIC II.3: 2199-2201, RSC 716). Toning, nearly very fine - very fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $250
Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued 134-8, (28.82 g), obv. laureate bust to right draped of Hadrian, around HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP, rev. around FEL[ICI]TAS AVG, S C across, Felicitas standing to left, holding cornuicopia and caduceus, (cf.S.3623, RIC 748, Banti 317). Dark green patina, light smoothing, otherwise nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), AE dupondius, issued 131, Rome mint, (13.12 g), obv. laureated head to right of Hadrian, around HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, rev. FELICITATI AVG above, COS III P P, below, S C across, galley rowed to left on waves, (S.3662, RIC 719, C.659 var.). Brown patina, very fine, a scarce type.
Estimate $300
SOLD $320
Sabina, wife of Hadrian, (died A.D.136-7), AE As, Rome Mint, (10.76 g), issued 131-5, obv. laureate draped bust to right of Sabina, wearing double stephane, around [SABINA AVG]VSTA HADRIANI AVG P P, rev. CONCOR DIA AVG around, Concordia seated to left, holding patera and resting on statue of Spes, (cf.S.3944, RIC 1037, Abdy Group 4 19). Even brown toning, nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Sabina, wife of Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.60 g), issued 134, obv. SABINA AVGVSTA, bust right, rev. IVNONI REGINAE, Juno standing left holding patera and sceptre, (S.3921, RIC 395a, RSC 43) (illustrated); another similar, (3.15 g); another, (3.04 g), rev. Concordia standing to left, holding patera and sceptre, around CONCOR DIA AVG, (S.3918, RIC H390, RSC 3a, BMC 929); another, (3.14 g), rev. Venus standing right, holding apple and drawing out fold from drapery, around VENERI G E NETRICI, (S.3924, RIC H396, RSC 73, BMC 944) (illustrated). Toned, nearly fine - nearly very fine, the last rare. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Aelius, Caesar, (A.D. 136-138), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 137, (2.97 g), obv. bare head of Aelius to right, around L AELIVS CAESAR, rev. around TR POT COS II, Felicitas standing to left holding caduceus and cornucopiae, (S.3973, RIC II.3: 2633-36, RSC 50). Toned, hoard patination on obverse, nearly very fine and rare. $$ Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 149, (2.66 g), obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII, laureate head to right, rev. COS IIII, Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopiae, (cf.S.4066, BMC 654, RIC 177, RSC 240). Toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Antoninus Pius (A.D. 138-161), issued A.D. 146, (2.37 g), obv. laureate head right, around [AN]TONINVS AVGVSTVS, rev. COS IIII, clasped hands holding cornucopiae between corn ears, (S.4078, RIC 136, RSC 344); another, (3.31 g), issued 152-3, (3.31 g), obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVI, laureate head to right, rev. COS IIII, Vesta standing left holding simpulum and palladium, (S.4065, RIC 219, RSC 197). Toning, very fine or better and scarce. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued 146, (2.94 g), obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head to right, rev. COS IIII, winged thunderbolt lying on draped throne, (S.4079, RIC 137, RSC 345) (illustrated); another, (2.15 g), rev. rev. Annona standing left holding two corn ears and resting left hand on modius set on a prow, (S.4068, BMC 809, RIC 231, RSC 291); another, (3.62 g), rev. Pax standing left with branch and sceptre, (S.4095, RIC 200c, RSC 582); another, (2.41 g), rev. Fortuna standing to right holding rudder and cornucopiae, (cf.S.4073, RIC 240, RSC 272); 3.26 g), rev. Pax standing left holding branch and cornucopiae, (cf.S.4110, RIC 252, RSC 979). Toning, fine - good very fine. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $250
Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 148-149, (3.27 g), obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII, laureate head to right, rev. COS IIII, Fortuna standing to left holding rudder on globe and cornucopiae, (cf.S.4116, RIC 179, RSC 263); another, (3.60 g), posthumous issue, Rome mint, issued 162, obv. DIVVS ANTONINVS, bare headed bust to right of Antoninus Pius, rev. CONSECRATIO around, pyramidal crematorium of four storeys, garlanded base, surmounted by emperor in quadriga, (S.5193, RIC 436, RSC 164). Toned, very fine - nearly extremely fine, second coin with flan crack. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 156-7, (2.89 g), obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II, laureate head to right, rev. TR POT XX COS IIII, Ceres seated to left holding torch and corn-ears, (S.4127, RIC 259, RSC 1006) (illustrated); another, (3.06 g), rev. rev. COS IIII, Annona standing left holding two corn ears and resting left hand on modius set on a prow, (S.4068, BMC 809, RIC 231, RSC 291); another, (2.92 g), rev. Priestly implements, (S.4113, RIC 45, RSC 835); another, (2.78 g), rev. Vesta standing left beside altar holding patera and palladium, (cf.S.4065, RIC 229b, RSC 200); another, (3.42 g), rev. Felicitas standing left, resting arm on column, holding caduceus, (S.4080, RIC 298, RSC 360). Toning, nearly fine - good very fine. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 159-60, (3.27 g), obv. around ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXIII, laureate head to right, rev. around COS IIII, Felicitas standing left, resting arm on column holding caduceus, around FELIC SAEC III, (S.4080, RIC 298, RSC 360); another, (3.11 g), rev. rev. CONSECRATIO around, eagle standing on right, head to left, (S.5190, RIC 430-1, RSC 155-6); another, (2.81 g), rev. winged thunderbolt lying on draped throne, (S.4079, RIC 137, RSC 345); another, (2.54 g), rev. Annona standing left before modius filled with corn ears, holding two corn-ears and anchor, (S.4067, RIC 175, RSC 284); another, (3.13 g), rev. VOTA SVSCEPTA DEC III around, Antoninus standing left over tripod altar in sacrifice, (cf.S.4140, RIC 283). Toning, nearly very fine - good very fine. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), posthumous issue, silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 162, (3.39 g), obv. DIVVS ANTONINVS, bare headed bust to right of Antoninus Pius, rev. CONSECRATIO around, pyramidal crematorium of four storeys, garlanded base, surmounted by emperor in quadriga, (S.5193, RIC 436, RSC 164) (illustrated); another, (2.96 g), rev. rev. Annona standing left holding two corn ears and resting left hand on modius set on a prow, (S.4068, BMC 809, RIC 231, RSC 291); another, (2.74 g), rev. Felicitas standing left holding long caduceus and cornucopia, (S.4071, RIC 187, RSC 253); another, (3.53 g), rev. Ceres seated to left holding torch and corn-ears, (S.4127, RIC 259, RSC 1006); another, (3.49 g), rev. Concordia standing right, holding patera, (cf.S.4135, RIC 450, RSC 1061). Toning, a few surface scratches, nearly very fine - very fine. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), with Marcus Aurelius Caesar, silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 141, (3.37 g), obv. around ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right, rev. AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS, bare head of Marcus Aurelius to right, (S.4524, RIC 417a, RSC 15, BMC 155); Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, posthumous issue, (d.A.D. 141) silver denarius, (3.05 g), obv. DIVA FAV STINA, draped bust to right of Faustina, rev. AVGV STA, Ceres veiled standing to right, holding sceptre and corn ears, (S.4581, RSC 93, RIC 359). Toning, very fine or better and scarce. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $180
Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued 145-7, (29.91 g), obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P T[R P], laureate head to right, rev. COS IIII/ [S C] in exergue, Antoninus in triumphal quadriga to left, his hand extended, holding eagle tipped sceptre, (S.4168, RIC 767a, C.320). Deeply toned, evidence of tooling and smoothing, good fine and a rare type.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), AE sestertius, (26.92 g), Rome mint, issued A.D. 152-3, obv. laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right, around ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVI, rev. Salus standing to left, holding sceptre and feeding a snake arising from altar, around SALVS AVG COS IIII, S C across field, (S.4216, RIC 906, C.732). Brown patina, mild surface pitting, nearly extremely fine and very scarce in this condition.
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), AE sestertius, (24.60 g), Rome mint, issued A.D. 157-8, obv. laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right, around [ANTO]NINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXI, rev. TEMPLVM DI[V AVG REST], and COS II[II] in exergue, S C across field, octastyle temple, in which are seated statues of Divus Augustus and Livia, (S.4235, RIC 990ADD, CF.C.805). Deeply toned, struck on an uneven flan, good fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), AE sestertius, (23.95 g), Rome mint, issued A.D. 148-149, obv. laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right, around ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P X[II], rev. crossed cornucopiae each surmounted by a child's bust, [COS IIII] below, S C across field, (S.4236, RIC 857, C.813). Deep brown patina, nearly very fine and a scarce type.
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), AE sestertius, (22.69 g), Rome mint, issued A.D. 153-154, obv. laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right, around ANTONINVS AVG PI VS P P TR P XVII, rev. Libertas standing to left, holding pileus in right hand, [LIB]ERTAS [COS IIII], S C across field, (S.4191, RIC 916a, C.535) (illustrated); another, (23.31 g), rev. [TIBERIS] across left, S C in exergue, Tiber reclining to left resting right hand on boat, holding reed in left hand, (S.4237, RIC 643, BMC 1313, C.820). Toning, evidence of old tooling, good - nearly very fine, scarce. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), AE sestertius, (27.56 g), Rome mint, issued A.D. 159-60, obv. laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right, around ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXIII, rev. Pietas standing to left, holding globe and child, between two children, around PIETATI AVG COS IIII, S C across, (S.4205, RIC 1031, C.621) (illustrated); another, (23.54 g), issued A.D. 148-149, obv. laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right, around ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII, rev. Aequitas standing to left, holding [scales] and cornucopiae, COS IIII, S C across field, (S.4162, RIC 855, C.232). Toning, fine and scarce. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), AE sestertius, (19.93 g), Rome mint, issued A.D. 155-156, obv. laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right, around ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II, rev. around TR POT XIX COS IIII, Pax standing to left holding branch and cornucopiae, S C across field, (S.4249, RIC 945, C.980). Old dark brown patina, attractive very fine, scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), AE dupondius, (12.71 g), Rome mint, issued A.D. 156-157, obv. radiate head of Antoninus Pius to right, around ANTONINVS AVG PI VS P P IMP II rev. [TR PO]T XX COS IIII, S C across field, Providentia standing left pointing with right hand at large globe and holding sceptre, (cf.S.4319, RIC 970, C.1012). Old green patina, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), AE dupondius, (12.38 g), Rome Mint, issued A.D. 146, obv. radiatehead of Antoninus Pius to right, around [AN]TONINVS AVG PIVS [P P TR P], rev. Salus standing to left, holding rudder and feeding a snake arising from altar, around [CO]S IIII, S C across field, (S.4269, RIC 798, C.279) (illustrated); AE as, (9.53 g), Rome mint, issued A.D. 149-150, obv. laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right, around ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII, rev. Munificentia standing left, holding wreath and sceptre, lion at feet, and S C across field, around [MVN]IFICENTIA AVG, COS IIII in exergue, (S.4307, RIC 861, C.563); another, (10.85 g), rev. TR POT XXIIII COS IIII, S C across field, Aeternitas standing left holding phoenix on large globe, (S.-, RIC 1051, C.1054). Toning, good fine - good very fine, scarce. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), AE dupondius, (13.04 g), Rome mint, issued A.D. 158-9, obv. radiate head of Antoninus Pius to right, around ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII, rev. around VOTA SOL DEC II, COS IIII in exergue, Antoninus sacrificing out of patera over tripod altar, bull before altar, S C across field, (cf.S.4291, RIC 813, C.1108) (illustrated); another, (11.97 g), rev. Annona standing right, left foot on prow, holding rudder and modius on left knee, (S.-, RIC 980); AE As, rev Felicitas standing front, head to left, holding caduceus and branch, S C across field, (cf.S.4272, RIC 937, C.372). Toning, good fine - very fine or better, scarce. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), AE As, (10.25 g), Rome mint, issued A.D. 148-9, obv. radiate head of Antoninus Pius to right, around ANTONINVS AVG PI VS P P TR P COS III, rev. around FELICI [TA]S AVG, Felicitas standing front, head to left, holding caduceus and branch, S C across field, (cf.S.4272, RIC 860a, C.369). Brown patina, some surface pitting, very fine or better and scarce.
Estimate $100
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