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Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), AE dupondius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 86, (12.53 g), obv. radiate head of Domitian to right, around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII CENS PER P P, rev. around VIRTVTI AVGVSTI, Virtus standing to right, holding spear and parazonium, S C across field, (cf.S.2798, RIC 499, C.647) (illustrated); another, (14.97 g), rev. Minerva standing left holding thunderbolt and spear, (RIC 108); another, (13.23 g), rev. Victory standing left inscribing shield set on trophy to left and holding palm, (RIC 297). Toning, nearly very fine - very fine and scarce. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), AE dupondius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 88-89, (13.84 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) (illustrated); another similar, (11.35 g), (RIC 706); another, (9.15 g), rev. Fortuna standing to left, holding rudder and cornucopiae S C across field, (cf.S.2786, RIC 753); another, (9.68 g), rev. Fides standing right, (cf.S.2804, RIC 378). Toning, nearly very fine - very fine and scarce. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Domitian, issued as Caesar under Titus, (A.D. 69-81), AE As, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 80-81, (11.03 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around CAESAR DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN COS VII, rev. Ceres standing, head left, holding corn-ears and torch, around CERES AVGVSTA, S C across , (S.2687, RIC 512, C.32); another, issued A.D. 87, (9.62 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIII CENS PER P P, rev. around VIRTVTI AVGVSTI, Virtus standing to right, holding spear and parazonium, S C across field, (cf.S.2817, RIC 550, C.650). Toning, mild surface pitting, good very fine - nearly extremely fine and scarce in this condition. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Domitian, issued as Caesar under Titus, (A.D. 81-96), AE As, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 80-81, (11.21 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to left, around CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN COS VII, rev. S C across field, Minerva standing left holding spear and thunderbolt, shield at side, (cf.S.2692, RIC 348). Attractive green patina, nearly extremely fine - extremely fine and rare in this condition.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 86, (12.14 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII, rev. around MONETA AVGVST, Moneta standing to left, holding scales and cornucopiae, S C across field, (cf.S.2807, RIC 493) (illustrated); another similar, (10.20 g); another, (10.67 g), rev. Virtus standing to right, (cf.S.2817, RIC 373, C.655); another, (8.74 g), rev. Spes standing left, (RIC 675, BMC 688); another, (13.51 g), rev. Fortuna standing to left, (cf.S.2805, RIC 707). Toning, good fine - very fine or better, scarce. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 87, (11.93 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIII CENS PER P P, rev. around VIRTVTI AVGVSTI, Virtus standing to right, holding spear and parazonium, S C across field, (cf.S.2817, RIC 550) (illustrated); another similar, (9.36 g); another, (12.22 g), rev. Moneta standing to left, holding scales and cornucopiae, cf.S.2807, RIC 221); another, (9.18 g), rev. Spes left, (S.2659, RIC 1054, cf.C.454); another, (11.31 g), rev. Minerva standing left, (RIC 314); another, (10.68 g), rev. Domitian sacrificing before temple with a patera over an altar, harpist and flute player to right, (cf.S.2803, RIC 385b, C.86). Toning, good fine - good very fine and scarce, the last rare. (6)
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), AE As, Rome mint, issued A.D. 90-91, (11.84 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIII CENS PERP P, rev. around FORTVNAE AVGVSTI, Fortuna standing to left holding rudder and cornucopiae, S C across field, (cf.S.2805, RIC 707) (illustrated); another similar, (11.29 g); another, (10.50 g), rev. Virtus standing to right, (cf.S.2817, RIC 373, C.655); another, (10.27 g), rev. Moneta left, (cf.S.2807, RIC 221); another, (11.61 g), rev. Minerva right, (RIC 87); another, (10.93 g), rev. Mars walking left, (RIC 420, C.430). Toning, good fine - good very fine, scarce. (6)
Estimate $250
SOLD $190
Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), AE quadrans, Rome Mint, (2.78 g), obv. laureate bust left, around CAES AVG F, rev. winged caduceus, around DOMIT COS II, (S.2667, RIC 1581) (illustrated); another, (2.30 g), rev. olive branch upright, (S.2827, RSC 544); another, (2.66 g), rev. trophy of arms, (S.-, RIC 21); another, (2.21 g), rev. owl, (S.2918, RIC 7); another, (4.14 g), rev. olive tree, (S.2919, RIC 9). Toning, fine - nearly very fine and scarce. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), AE quadrans, Rome mint, issued A.D. 83 or later, (2.16 g), obv. no legend with rhinoceros walking to right, rev. IMP DOMIT AVG GERM, with S C in centre across field, (S.2834, RIC 434, C.673); another, (1.90 g), obv. no legend with rhinoceros walking to left, rev. IMP DOMIT AVG GERM, with S C in centre across field, (cf.S.2834, RIC 435, C.674). Attractive dark brown patina, very fine or better, scarce in this condition. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Anonymous Issue, period of Domitian to Antoninus Pius, (c.81-161 A.D.), AE quadrans (3.02 and 2.59 g), obv. helmeted, bearded, and cuirassed bust of Mars to right, rev. S C across field, cuirass, (S.2922, RIC II 19; cf.Cohen 26-27). Dark brown patina, very fine and very scarce. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
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 $100
SOLD $110
Nerva, (A.D. 96-98), AE as, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 96-97, (8.27 g), obv. radiate head of Nerva to right, around IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, rev. around LIBERTAS PVBLICA, S C across, Libertas standing to left, holding pileus and sceptre, (S.3064, RIC 86, RSC 115) (illustrated); another similar, (10.17 g); another, (9.67 g), rev. Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, (S.3063, RIC 105, C.88); another, (10.10 g), rev. Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae, (S.3060, RIC 94, C.10). Toning, nearly very fine - very fine and scarce. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Nerva, (A.D. 96-98), AE as, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 96-97, (11.18 g), obv. laureate head of Nerva to right, around [IMP NER]VA 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 64) (illustrated); another similar, (9.32 g); another, (10.09 g), rev. clasped hands, (S.3061, RIC 79); another, (9.70 g), rev. Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, (S.3063, RIC 105, C.88); another similar, (11.05 g). Toning, nearly fine - very fine and scarce. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), silver denarius, issued 104-106, Rome mint, (3.13 g), obv. laureate draped bust to right of Trajan, around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, rev. Victory draped standing to left, holding wreath and palm frond, around COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, (cf.S.3129, cf.RIC 128, cf.RSC 75b). Toned, good very fine, unpublished with this bust, extremely rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), silver denarius, issued 108, Rome mint, (3.21 g), obv. laureate head to right of Trajan, around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, rev. Trajan standing facing, holding spear and parazonium, crowned by Victory standing on right, around S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, (S.3167, RIC 212, RSC 514, BMC 236). Grey patination, extremely fine/good very fine, rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $260
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), AE sestertii, Rome Mint, issued 99, (26.51 and 25.47 g), obv. laureate head of Trajan to right, around IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M, rev. Concordia seated to left, holding patera over altar and a double cornucopiae, around T R POT COS II, S C in exergue, (S.3213, RIC 388, cf.C.619). Green patina, some surface roughness, good fine and very scarce. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Trajan, (A.D.98-117), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued 103-111, (25.30 g), obv. laureate draped bust of Trajan to right, around IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, rev. Fortuna standing to left holding rudder before prow and cornucopiae, around SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, S C across, (S.-, RIC 500, C.477) (illustrated); another, (24.62 g), rev. Pax standing left holding branch and cornucopiae, (S.3198, RIC 503, C.407). Toning, flan crack, nearly very fine - very fine and scarce. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
Trajan, (A.D.117-138), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued 104, (25.19 g), obv. laureate bust of Trajan to right, aegis on right shoulder, around IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, rev. Pax standing to left with branch and cornucopiae, around SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, S C across, (S.3198, RIC 503, C.406); other sestertii with various reverses of Antoninus Pius (2), Marcus Aurelius, Faustina Junior, Philip I (S.9015), Trajan Decius; asses and dupondii of Antoninus Pius (3), Marcus Aurelius (2), Faustina Junior, Lucilla, Severus. First holed, otherwise fair - nearly fine, in packets weighed. (15)
Estimate $150
SOLD $410
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), AE sestertius, issued 114-117, Rome mint, (25.13 g), obv. radiate draped bust to right of Trajan, around IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, rev. Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae, around SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS, S C across field, (S.3192, RIC 672, C.352). Attractive old green patina, double struck, nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $130
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), AE dupondius, issued 99-100, Rome Mint, (12.47 g), obv. radiate head to right of Trajan, around IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M, rev. Abundantia seated to left on chair of two crossed cornucopiae, holding sceptre, around TR POT COS III, S C in exergue, (cf.S.3225, RIC 411, C.629). Attractive dark green toning, good very fine or better and scarce in this condition.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), AE dupondius, issued 101-102, Rome mint, (13.43 g), obv. radiate head to right of Trajan, around IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M, rev. Abundantia seated to left on chair of two crossed cornucopiae, holding sceptre, around TR POT COS IIII, S C in exergue, (cf.S.3225, RIC 429) (illustrated); AE As, (11.00 g), rev. Victory standing to left, holding palm branch and shield inscribed S P Q R, (S.3242, RIC 434, C.640); others, (11.83 and 11.65 g), rev. Victory left, (S.3242, RIC 402, C.617). Toning, nearly very fine - good very fine, first cleaned. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $210
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), AE dupondius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 107, (12.32 g), obv. radiate bust with drapery on far shoulder of Trajan to right, around IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR POT V P P, rev. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, S C across, trophy with shield at base, (S.3224, RIC 586, C.573) (illustrated); another, (14.15 g), rev. Abundantia standing left, holding corn ears and cornucopiae, at her feet, a child standing right, holding a roll, in exergue, ALIM ITAL, (RIC 460); As, (12.18 g), rev. Abundantia standing left, holding corn-ears over modius and cornucopiae, prow of ship to right, (RIC 492, C.470); another, (10.72 g), rev. Roma seated left, (RIC 109a); another, (10.14 g), rev. Victory erecting trophy, (RIC 525, C.448). Toning, good fine - very fine, scarce. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), AE as, Rome mint, issued 98-99, (12.59 g), obv. laureate head of Trajan to right, around IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M, rev. Victory standing to left, holding palm branch and shield inscribed S P Q R, around TR POT COS II P P, S C across field, (cf.S.3242, RIC 434, C.640). Deep green patination, extremely fine, very scarce in this condition.
Estimate $300
Passed in
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), AE As, Rome mint, issued 98-99, (10.63 g), obv. laureate head of Trajan to right, around IMP [CAES] NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M, rev. Victory standing to left, holding palm branch and shield inscribed S P Q R, around TR POT COS II P P, S C across field, (S.3242, RIC 395, C.614) (illustrated); others similar, (11.93, 10.35, 10.24, 9.95 g). Toning, nearly very fine - very fine. (5) $$ Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), AE As, Rome Mint, issued 103, (10.36 g), obv. laureate head of Trajan to right, around IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM DACICVS P M, rev. Victory standing to left on globe holding wreath and palm, around TR P VII IMP IV COS V P P, S C across field, (S.-, RIC 456, C.605) (illustrated); others, (12.93 and 9.26 g), rev. Victory standing to left, holding palm branch and shield inscribed S P Q R, (S.3242, RIC 395, C.614); another, (9.89 g), rev. Mars standing right, holding spear and shield set on ground to right, (S.-, RIC 410). Toning, very fine - good very fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Trajan, (A.D.98-117), AE As, Rome Mint, issued 103-111, (10.26 g), obv. laureate bust of Trajan to right, drapery on far shoulder, IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, rev. Roma standing to left holding Victory and spear, around, S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, S C across, (S.-, RIC 483) (illustrated); another, (11.44 g), rev. Trajan's column surmounted by statue of emperor, (RIC 600); another, (10.88 g), rev. Roma standing left holding Victory and spear, captive kneeling before, (RIC 486, C.387); dupondius, (12.86 g), rev. Pax seated left, holding branch, suppliant Dacian kneeling right before her, (RIC 510, C.419); another, (11.50 g), rev. Pax standing left, holding cornucopiae and setting fire to spoils, (RIC 507, C.414). Toning, good fine - very fine, scarce. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), AE as, Rome Mint, issued 112-117, (11.69 g), obv. laureate head of Trajan to right, around IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GERM DAC P M TR P COS VI PP, rev. Victory advancing right holding wreath and palm, around SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, S C across field, (S.-, RIC 593) (illustrated); another, (9.84 g), rev. Victory advancing left holding branch and palm, (RIC 521, C.436); dupondius, (10.41 g), rev. rev. octastyle temple, Pax standing facing within, Jupiter seated between two reclining figures in pediment, five statues on roof , (RIC 576, C.554); another, (12.61 g), rev. Victory standing left, holding palm and erecting trophy; shields at base, (RIC 525, C.448). Toning, nearly very fine - good very fine, scarce. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), AE quadrans, issued 101, Rome mint, (3.01 g), obv. diademed bust of bearded Hercules right, around IMP NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM, rev. club of Hercules, S C around, (cf.S.3249, RIC 699, C.345) (illustrated); another, (2.20 g), obv. diademed bust of bearded Hercules right, around IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GERM, rev. boar standing to right, S C in exergue, (S.3248, RIC 702, BMC 1062, C.341). Toning, fine - very fine and rare. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), silver denarius, issued 117, Rome mint, (2.67 g), obv. laureate bust to right of Hadrian draped, around, IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIANO AVG DIVI TRA, rev. CONCORD in exergue, around PARTH F DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS, Concordia seated left on throne holding patera, (cf.S.3465, RIC 2a, RSC 250). Toned, very fine, weak in places.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Hadrian, (117-138 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 125-128 A.D., Rome mint, (2.80 g), obv. Laureate head of Hadrian to right, around HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, rev. COS III around, Concordia seated to left, holding patera and resting left arm on statuette of Spes on column at side of throne, (S.3475, RIC 172, BMC 394. RSC 328a). Nearly extremely fine, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $110