Catalogue
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
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