Catalogue
Didius Julianus, (A.D. 193), AE sestertius, issued 193 (a reign of 66 days), Rome mint, (21.10 g), obv. laureate head to right of Didius Julianus, around IMP CAES M DID SEVER IVLIAN AVG, rev. P [M TR] P COS, Fortuna standing to left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, S C across field, (S.6079, RIC 12, C.13). Brown and green patina, mild surface pitting, good fine - nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $750
Clodius Albinus, (A.D. 195-197), AE sestertius, Rome mint issued A.D. 194-5, (20.92 g), obv. bare head of Clodius Albinus to right, around D CL SEPT [AL]BIN CAES, rev. around FORT RE[DVCI COS II], Fortuna enthroned left with rudder and cornucopiae, wheel below, S C in exergue, (S.6150, RIC 53a, C.32). Deep brown patina, some surface pitting, nearly very fine - very fine and rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $190
Septimius Severus, (A.D.193-211), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 193, (3.51 g), obv. [IMP] CAE L SEPT SEV PERT AVG, head laureate to right, rev. around FIDEI LEG TR P COS, Fides standing to left, holding victoriola and vexillum, (cf.S.6275, RIC 1, RSC 146); Attractive grey patination with an early portrait with straight locks rather than curley hair above the laurel wreath, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 193, (2.42 g), obv. laureate head to right of Septimius Severus, around IMP CAE L SEP [SEV PE]RT AVG, rev. Legionary eagle between two standards, decorated with capricorns, around L[EG X IIII GE]M M V TR P COS, (S.6302, RIC 14, RSC 272). Good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 193, (2.56 g), obv. laureate head to right of Septimius Severus, around IMP CAE L [SEP] SEV PERT AVG, rev. Legionary eagle between two standards, around L[EG] XXII PRI, TR P in exergue, (cf.S.6303, RIC 16, RSC 277). Toned, good fine - nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $420
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, Emesa mint, issued A.D. 194, (2.51 g), obv. laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, around IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II, rev. around SAECVL FELICIT, crescent and seven stars, (S.6361, RIC 417, RSC 628a) (illustrated); another, Laodicea Mint, (2.57 g), rev. around BONI EV ENTVS, Bonus Eventus standing to left, holding dish of fruit and corn ears, (cf.S.6267, RIC 447, RSC 67); another, Rome Mint, (3.12 g), rev. Virtus standing to left holding Victory and reversed spear, (S.6386, RIC 39, C.755). Toning, good fine - very fine, the first very scarce. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 196, (2.98 g), obv. laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, around L SEPT SEV P[ERT] AVG IMP VIII, rev. around ADVENTI AVG FELICISSIMO, Severus on horseback right raising hand, (S.6256, RIC 74, RSC 6) (illustrated); another, (3.38 g), rev. Victory advancing to left, holding wreath and palm, (S.6323, RIC 526, RSC 102); another, (2.91 g), rev. Pax seated left holding branch and sceptre, (S.6319, RIC 118, RSC 357); another, (3.15 g), rev. Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and cornucopiae, (S.6306, RIC 278a, RSC 298). Toning, nearly very fine - very fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $170
Septimus Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, issued 199, Rome mint, (3.09 g), obv. laureate head to right of Septimius Severus, around L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX, rev. Jupiter advancing right brandishing thunderbolt, holding cloak over extended left arm, around IOVIS PROPUGNATORI, (S.6291, RIC 131, RSC 243) (illustrated); another, (3.43 g), rev. Victory advancing to left, holding wreath and palm, (S.6323, RIC 526, RSC 102); another, 2.83 g), rev. Severus togate standing to left, holding branch and scroll, (S.6282, RIC 265, RSC 205); another, (3.44 g), rev. Virtus or Roma resting left hand on shield, holding Victory and spear, (S.6387, RIC 171a, RSC 761). Toning, good fine - good very fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $170
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, issued 198-200, Laodicea ad Mare mint, (4.09 g), obv. laureate head to right of Septimius Severus, around L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX, rev. Moneta seated left, holding scales and cornucopiae, around MONETA AVGG, (S.6316, RIC 510a, RSC 345) (illustrated); another, (2.90 g), rev. Providentia standing left, holding rod and sceptre, globe at feet, (S.6354, RIC 494, RSC 586); another, (3.69 g), rev. Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm, (cf.S.6376, RIC 424, RSC 675a); another, (3.50 g), rev. Hercules standing right holding club on ground in right hand, (S.6284, RIC 97, RSC 212). Toning, very fine - nearly extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, Laodicea mint, issued A.D. 201 (3.56 g), obv. laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, around SEVERVS PIVS AVG, rev. around COS III P P, Victory advancing to left, holding wreath and palm, (S.6323, RIC 526, RSC 102) (illustrated); another, (3.22 g), rev. Neptune standing to left, holding trident, foot on rock, (S.6346, RIC 234, RSC 543) (illustrated); another, (3.06 g), rev. Emperor standing left sacrificing from patera over altar, (S.6393, RIC 308, RSC 791); another, (2.90 g), rev. Liber (Bacchus) standing right, head left, holding thyrsos, crowning himself, panther at feet, (S.6307, RIC 99, RSC 30). Toning, fine - good very fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, Laodicea mint, issued A.D. 201, (3.76 g), obv. laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, around L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX, rev. around COS III P P, Victory advancing to left, holding wreath and palm, (S.6270, RIC 504, RSC 104) (illustrated); another, (2.19 g), rev. Providentia standing left, holding rod and sceptre, globe at feet, (S.6354, RIC 494, RSC 586); another, (3.34 g), rev. Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and cornucopiae (S.6306, RIC 278a, RSC 298); another, (3.17 g), rev. Victory walking to left, holding wreath and trophy, at feet captive seated left with hands tied, (S.1795, RIC 142a, RSC.741). Toning, very fine - nearly extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, issued 201, Rome mint, (3.39 g), obv. laureate head to right, SEVERVS PIVS AVG, rev. PART MAX P M TR P VIIII, captives seated either side of base of trophy, (cf. S.6323, RIC 176, RSC 370) (illustrated); another, (fouree), (2.24 g), rev. front view of the triumphal arch of Septimius Severus of four columns and three arches, (S.6271, RIC 259 var, RSC 104 var) (illustrated); another, (2.67 g), rev. Victory advancing to left, holding wreath and palm, (S.6323, RIC 526, RSC 102); another, (2.03 g), rev. Emperor togate and veiled holding olive branch, (S.6282, RIC 265, RSC 205). Toning, good - good very fine, the arch reverse type very rare. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 201 (3.12 g), obv. laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, around SEVERVS PIVS AVG, rev. around VICT PART MAX, Victory advancing to left, holding wreath and palm, (S.6372, RIC 295, RSC 744) (illustrated); another, (3.18 g), rev. captives seated either side of base of trophy, (cf. S.6323, RIC 176, RSC 370); another, (3.45 g), rev. Fortuna seated to left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, (S.6334, RIC 189b, RSC 461). Toning, nearly very fine - nearly extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, issued 204, Rome mint, (3.25 g), obv. laureate bust to right of Septimius Severus, around SEVERVS PIVS AVG, rev. Dea Caelestis, holding thunderbolt and sceptre seated facing head right on lion leaping to right, over water which gushes from rock, around INDVLGENTIA AVGG, IN CARTH in exergue, (S.6285, RIC 266, RSC 222) (illustrated); another, (3.19 g), rev. Victory flying left holding shield over rock, (S.6381, RIC 144b, RSC 719); another, (3.35 g), rev. captives seated either side of base of trophy, (cf. S.6323, RIC 176, RSC 370); another, (3.24 g), rev. Pax enthroned to left, holding olive branch and sceptre, (S.6329, RIC 88a, RSC 444). Toning, nearly very fine - very fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $170
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 207 (3.51 g), obv. laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, around SEVERVS PIVS AVG, rev. around RESTITVTOR VRBIS, Roma seated left, holding palladium and sceptre with shield at side, (S.6358, RIC 288, RSC 606, BMC 221, 359) (illustrated); another, (3.18 g), rev. Providentia standing left, holding rod and sceptre, globe at feet, (S.6354, RIC 494, RSC 586); another, (3.32 g), rev. rev. around VICT PARTHICAE, Victory walking to left, holding wreath and trophy, at feet captive seated left with hands tied, (S.1795, RIC 142a, RSC.741) (illustrated); another, (2.95 g), rev. Aequitas standing to left, holding scales and cornucopiae, (S.6259, RIC 500, RSC 21). Toning, nearly very fine - nearly extremely fine, some scarce. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 211, (2.83 g), obv. laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, around SEVERVS PIVS AVG BRIT, rev. around PM TR P XIX COS III P P, Neptune standing to left, holding trident, foot on rock, (S.6350, RIC 244, RSC 564) (illustrated); another, (3.66 g), rev. Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm, (cf.S.6376, RIC 296, RSC 746); another, (3.36 g), rev. Severus on horse to right holding spear, (S.6353, RIC 106, RSC 580); another, (2.95 g), rev. Septimius in military dress standing to left, sacrificing out of a patera over a lighted tripod and holding a spear, (S.6357, RIC 167a, RSC 599). Toned, nearly very fine - nearly extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Divus Septimius Severus, (A.D.193-211), silver denarius, Rome mint, commemorative issue, struck under Caracalla, A.D. 211, (3.34 g), obv. bearded bare head to right, around DIVO SEVERO PIO, rev. CONSECRATIO around, eagle standing facing on globe, (S.7051, RIC 191c, RSC 84). Lightly toned, very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-217), silver denarius, issued 202, Rome mint, (3.28 g), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Domna, around IVLIA AVGVSTA, rev. Hilaritas standing to left, holding long palm and sceptre, around HILARITAS, (S.6585, RIC 555 [Severus], RSC 76) (illustrated); another, (3.04 g), rev. Ceres seated left holding corn-ears and long torch, (S.6576, RIC 546, RSC 14); another, (3.47 g), rev. Felicitas standing to left, holding caduceus and sceptre, (S.6581, RIC 551, RSC 47); another, chipped, (1.84 g), rev. Isis, wearing polos on head, standing right, left foot on prow, holding Horus; behind, rudder, (S.6606, RIC 577, RSC 174). Toning, fine - very fine or better. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-217), silver denarius, issued 202, Rome mint, (2.95 g), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Domna, around IVLIA AVGVSTA, rev. Hilaritas standing to left, holding long palm and sceptre, around HILARITAS, (S.6585, RIC 555 [Severus], RSC 76) (illustrated); another, (3.52 g), rev. Cybele enthroned to left between two lions, holding branch and sceptre, around MATER DEVM, (S.6593, RIC 564 [Severus], RSC 123); another, (3.20 g), rev. rev. Pietas standing to left both hands raised in invocation, altar at feet, around PIETAS PVBLICA, (S.6601, RIC 574 [Severus], RSC 156). Toning, very fine - good very fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-217), silver denarius, issued 203, Rome mint, (3.24 g), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Domna, around IVLIA AVGVSTA, rev. Pietas standing to left both hands raised in invocation, altar at feet, around PIETAS PVBLICA, (S.6601, RIC 574 [Severus], RSC 156) (illustrated); another, (3.29 g), rev. Venus enthroned to left, holding sceptre, around VENVS GENETRIX, (S.7098, RIC 388a [Caracalla] RSC 211); another, (3.58 g), rev. Diana Lucifera standing left holding a torch, around DIANA LVCIFERA, (S.7100, RIC 373A, RSC.32). Toned, nearly very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-217), silver denarius, issued 196-211, Laodicea mint, (3.30 g), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Domna, around IVLIA AVGVSTA, rev. Pudicitia enthroned to left, hand on breast other at side, around PVDICITIA, (S.6602, RIC 644, RSC 168) (illustrated); another, (3.12 g), rev. Pietas standing to left both hands raised in invocation, altar at feet, around PIETAS PVBLICA, (S.6601, RIC 574 [Severus], RSC 156); another, (2.51 g), rev. Ceres seated to left, holding corn-ears and long torch, around CERERI FRVGIF, (S.6576, RIC 546 [Septimius], RSC 14). Toning, nearly very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Juila Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-217), silver denarius, issued 196-211, Laodicea mint, (2.89 g), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Domna, around IVLIA AVGVSTA, rev. Pudicitia enthroned to left, hand on breast other at side, around PVDICITIA, (S.6602, RIC 644, RSC 168) (illustrated); another similar, (2.87 g); another, (3.07 g), rev. Laetitia standing left holding wreath and rudder, (S.6590, RIC 561, RSC 101); another, (3.15 g), rev. Venus standing to right, resting on column, holding apple and palm over shoulder, around VENERI VICTR, (S.6608, RIC 632 [Severus], RSC 194, BMC 424). Toning, fine - very fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), silver denarius issued 214, Rome mint, (3.08 g), obv. laureate bearded head to right of Caracalla, around ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, rev. Genius of the Senate standing left, holding sceptre and branch, around P M TR P XVII COS IIII P P, (S.6833, RIC 246, RSC 247). Nearly extremely fine with a sharp defined portrait.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), silver denarius, issued 199-200, Rome mint, (3.46 g), obv. laureate draped bust to right of Caracalla, around ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS, rev. Sol standing front, radiate, naked, holding orb and spear, around PONTIF TR P III, (S.6857, RIC 30a, RSC 413) (illustrated); another, (3.28 g), rev. Roma standing left holding Victory and reverse spear, (S.6856, RIC 69, RSC 499); another, (3.23 g), rev. two captives seated below trophy, (S.6853, RIC 63, RSC 178); another, (3.16 g), rev. Securitas enthroned to left, holding globe, around SECVRIT ORBIS, (S.6885, RIC 44, RSC 573); another, (3.40 g), rev. Mars, naked except for cloth, advancing to right, holding spear and trophy, (S.6675, RIC 11, RSC 154). Toning, good fine - good very fine. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), silver denarius issued 214, Rome mint, (3.52 g), obv. laureate head to right of Caracalla, around ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, rev. Jupiter standing left, holding sceptre and thunderbolt, around P M TR P XVII COS IIII P P, (S.6832, RIC 240, RSC 239) (illustrated); another, (2.79 g), rev. Moneta standing to left holding scales and cornucopiae, around MONETA AVG, (cf.S.6821, RIC 236, RSC 166); another, (3.12 g), rev. Caracalla on horseback pacing to right, holding spear, enemy kneeling before, PROF in exergue, (S.6874, RIC 108, RSC 510); another, (3.02 g), rev. Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and child, (S.6674, RIC 9, RSC 95). Toning, nearly very fine - good very fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), silver denarius issued 214, Rome mint, (3.46 g), obv. laureate head to right of Caracalla, around ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, rev. Genius of the Senate standing left, holding sceptre and branch, around P M TR P XVII COS IIII P P, (S.6833, RIC 246, RSC 247) (illustrated); Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, Emesa mint, issued A.D. 194, (3.54 g), obv. laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, around IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II, rev. around SAECVL FELICIT, crescent and seven stars, (S.6361, RIC 417, RSC 628a). Toning, good fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), silver denarius, issued 215, Rome mint, (3.15 g), obv. laureate head to right of Caracalla, around ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, rev. Pax standing left, holding olive branch and spear, around P M TR P XVIII COS IIII PP, (S.6841, RIC 268, RSC 314) (illustrated); another, (3.51 g), rev. Sol standing naked holding orb and spear, (S.6857, RIC 30a, RSC 413); another, (3.34 g), rev. Virtus seated to left, holding Victory and parazonium, resting left, elbow on oval shield, (S.6905, RIC 176, RSC 672); another, (3.82 g), rev. Serapis standing to left wearing modius, right hand raised holding transverse sceptre, (cf.S.6829, RIC 193-4, RSC 195); another, (3.23 g), rev. Aesculapius standing facing, holding serpent-entwined wand, globe on ground, (S.6834, RIC 251, RSC 302). Toning, nearly very fine - nearly extremely fine, some scarce. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), silver antoninianus issued 216, Rome mint, (4.56 g), obv. radiate bust to right of Caracalla, draped and cuirassed, around ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, rev. Jupiter standing right looking back, holding sceptre and thunderbolt, around P M TR P XVIIII COS IIII P P, (S.6775, RIC 258a, RSC 279); silver denarius, issued 213, Rome mint, (2.80 g), obv. laureate head to right of Caracalla, around ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT, rev. Providentia standing facing head left, holding wand over globe and sceptre, around PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM, (S.6879, RIC 227, RSC 529). Toned, very fine - nearly extremely fine, scarce. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), silver antoninianus, issued 216, Rome mint, (4.14 g), obv. radiate bust draped to right of Caracalla, around ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, rev. Venus standing facing to left, holding sceptre and Victory, resting on shield, around VENVS VICTRIX, (S.6784, BMC 80, RIC 311d, RSC 608c) (illustrated); silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.09 g), obv. laureate bust to right of Caracalla, around ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, rev. two captives seated below trophy, around PART MAX PONT TR P IIII, (S.6853, RIC 54b, RSC 175) (illustrated); another, (2.63 g), rev. Virtus in military dress, standing to half right, foot on helmet, holding parazonium and reversed spear, (cf.S.6872, RIC 117a, RSC 477); another, (3.28 g), rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Caracalla in military attire standing left, holding baton and sceptre, trophy behind, (S.6677, RIC 13, RSC 505); another, (1.87 g), rev. Victory advancing left with wreath, around VICT PART MAX, (S.6895, RIC 144b, RSC 658); another, (3.10 g), rev. Libertas standing to left, holding sceptre and pileus, (S.6830, RIC 209a, RSC 224). Toning, nearly fine - very fine or better, some scarce. (6)
Estimate $220
SOLD $250
Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), silver denarius, issued 213-217, Rome mint, (3.64 g), obv. laureate head to right of Caracalla, around ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, rev. Liberalitas standing half-left, holding abacus and cornucopiae, around LIBERAL AVG VIIII , (S.6814, RIC 302, RSC 139) (illustrated); another, (3.10 g), rev. Virtus standing right with foot on helmet, holding spear, (S.6869, RIC 112, RSC 464); another, (3.02 g), rev. Salus seated to left, holding a cornucopiae with a snake coiled around an altar feeding from a patera, around P M TR P VIII COS II PP, (S.6860, RIC 82, RSC 422). Toning, nearly very fine - good very fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $150