Catalogue
Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, (d.A.D. 141), AE As, (12.34 g), issued 141, Rome Mint, obv. draped bust to right of Faustina, around DIVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA, rev. Pietas standing to left, sacrificing over a candelabrum - altar, around PIETAS AVG, S C across (S.4655, RIC 1192A, C.241) (illustrated); another, (13.72 g), rev. Ceres seated left, (S.4647, RIC 1170); another, (12.62 g), rev. garlanded altar with closed doors, (S.-, RIC 1191A); another, (11.59 g), rev. Providentia standing holding globe, (S.4642, RIC 1164); another, (12.54 g), rev. Vesta standing left with Palladium and torch, (S.-, RIC 1177). Toning, good fine - good very fine. (5)
Estimate $300
SOLD $250
Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, (Augusta 138-141 A.D.), AE As, (9.66 g), Rome mint, obv. DIVA AVGVSTA FAVST[INA] around, draped bust of Faustina I to right, rev. PIET AVG around, S C across, garlanded altar with closed doors, (S.-, RIC 1191A) (illustrated); another, (10.89 g), rev. hexastyle temple, AETERNITAS in exergue, (S.-, RIC 1168); others of various reverses including, Venus, Aeternitas, Juno, (8); Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), AE As, rev. Fecunditas right, (S.5295, RIC 1639); another, rev. two children on throne, (S.5282, RIC 1665). Toning, fine - very fine, some scarce. (12)
Estimate $250
SOLD $260
Marcus Aurelius,(161-180), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 172, (2.89 g), obv. laureate head of Marcus Aurelius to right, around M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI, rev. around IMP VI COS III, Roma seated to left holding Victory and spear, (S.4902, BMC 569, RIC 275, RSC 283). Toned, very high relief, extremely fine/good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $280
Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, issued December A.D. 165 - Summer 166, (30.05 g), obv. laureate head of Marcus Aurelius to right, around M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS, rev. around TR POT XX IMP III COS III, S C across field, Providentia standing to left holding wand and sceptre, globe at feet, (cf.S.5008, RIC 923, C.805). Brown patination with mild verdigris, very fine or better and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, issued 166, (23.01 g), obv. laureate head to right, around M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG [ARMENIACVS P M], rev. CONG A[VG III TR POT] XX IMP III COS III around, COS III in exergue, [S C] in exergue, Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus seated left on curule chairs atop platform with prefect behind, before them an official standing left holding abacus and distributing dole to a man who stands on the steps of the platform, (S.4964, RIC.914, C.75), Brown and green patina, surface marks and pitting, good fine and a very rare type. $$ Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection. This rare type commemorates the Congiarium - a personal gift of cash from the Emperor to the people.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued 169, (21.55 g), obv. laureate head of Marcus Aurelius to right, around M ANTONINVS AVG [AR]M PARTH MAV, rev. FORT RED in exergue around TR POT XXIII IMP V COS III, S C across field, Fortuna seated to left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, (cf.S.4972, RIC 9562) (illustrated); another, (25.49 g), rev. Roma seated left holding Victory and spear, (S.4976, RIC 1033); another, (27.54 g), rev. PRIMI-DECEN-NALES-COS III-S C in five lines within laurel wreath, (S.4992, RIC 1006). Toning, good fine - very fine and scarce. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), AE sestertius, issue struck at Rome in A.D.177, (24.04 g), obv. M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM TR P XXXI, head laureate to right, rev. around [IMP VIII] COS III, S C low in field, DE GERMANIS in exergue, pile of arms, (S.-, RIC 1184, C.163) (illustrated); another, (24.45 g), rev. Fides standing to left, holding caduceus and standard, (cf.S.4982, RIC 1138, C.337); another, (24.23 g), rev. Victory walking left holding wreath and palm, (cf.S.5011, RIC 959). Toning, some surface pitting, nearly very fine, the first very scarce. (3).
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, issued 177-178, (24.16 g), obv. M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXXII, head laureate to right, rev. around FELICITAS AVG IMP VIIII COS IIII, S C in field, Felicitas standing to left, holding caduceus and sceptre, (cf.S.4970, RIC 1227, C.184) (illustrated); another, (23.08 g), rev. Fortuna seated to left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, (S.4972, RIC 957, C.211); another, (22.18 g), rev. Virtus standing right with spear, (S.-, RIC 1349B); another, (19.78 g), rev. Victory walking left holding wreath and palm, (cf.S.5011, RIC 959). Toning, good fine - very fine, scarce. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), AE, As, issued as Caesar, (159-60), 11.72 g), rev.Virtus standing right, left foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium, (S.4847, RIC 1355A corr, BMC 2107) (illustrated); other AE of various reverses including, Minerva, Hilaritas, Concordia, Mars. Toning, good fine - good very fine, some scarce. (8)
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Marcus Aurelius Commemorative Struck Under Commodus, (A.D. 161-180), AE Sestertius, issued 180, Rome Mint, (18.34 g), obv. bare head of Marcus Aurelius to right, around DIVVS M AN TONINVS PIVS, rev. garlanded funeral pyre of four tiers surmounted by statue of Aurelius in facing quadriga, around CONS[E]CRATIO, S C across, (S.5986, RIC 662, C.165) (illustrated); another, (24.11 g), rev. Divus Marcus, holding scepter, seated left on back of eagle flying right, holding thunderbolt in talons, (S.5984, RIC 660). Toning, nearly very fine - very fine and scarce. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $130
Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (died A.D. 175), AE sestertius, issued 147-161, (24.93 g), Rome Mint, obv. diademed draped bust right, around FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL, rev. PVDIC[ITIA] S-C, Pudicitia standing left, holding veil in front of face, (S.4716, RIC 1381) (illustrated); another, (27.65 g), rev. Juno standing left between two girls and holding infant in her arm, (S.5277, RIC 1649) (illustrated); another, (26.77 g), rev. draped and ornamented throne upon which sits sceptre, peacock standing below, (S.5229, RIC 1704). Toning, nearly very fine - very fine and scarce. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Faustina Junior (wife of Marcus Aurelius), (d.A.D.175), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, Postumous issue, (26.98 g), obv. draped bust of Faustina to right, around DIVA FAV STINA PIA, rev. Diana standing to right holding torch, around SIDERIBVS [RE]CEPTA, S C across field, (S.5233, RIC 1715, C.215) (illustrated); another, (22.15 g), obv. head left, rev. Spes walking left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt, (cf.S.4711, RIC 1371) (illustrated); another, (23.18 g), rev. Ceres seated left holding corn ears and torch, (S.5271, RIC 1620). Toning, nearly very fine - good very fine, rare with head left. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), posthumous AE sestertius, (20.27 g), obv. around DIVA FAV STINA PIA, draped bust to right, rev. CON[SE CR]ATIO, altar enclosure with door in front, S C across, (S.5230, RIC 1706, C.76). Green toning, mild surface pitting, good very fine - nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $40
Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (died A.D.175), AE as, Rome mint, (11.65 g), obv. draped bust to right of Faustina with hair bound down behind head, around FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, rev. LAETI TIA around, Laetitia standing to left, holding wreath and sceptre, S C across, (S.5300, RIC 1657, C.152). Attractive even brown patination, extremely fine, very scarce.
Estimate $500
Passed in
Lucius Verus, (A.D. 161-169). AE Sestertius (32mm, 19.16 g). Struck 164 AD, obv. bare head right, L AVREL VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS, rev. Mars standing right, holding spear and shield set on ground, around TR P IIII IMP COS II, S C across, (S.5377, RIC III 1383 (Aurelius); C.227). Nearly very fine with a dark green patina, rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $130
Lucius Verus, (161-169 A.D.), AE sestertius, (26.77 g), issued A.D. 164, obv. L AVREL VERVS AVG ARMENICACVS laureate head of Lucius Verus to right, rev. around TR P IIII [IMP II] COS II, across S - C, Mars helmeted, naked except for cloak, advancing right, holding spear and trophy over left shoulder in left hand, (S.5396, BMCRE IV 1123, C.227, RIC III 1382) (illustrated); another similar, (26.62 g); another, (22.92 g), consecration issue, Rome Mint, struck under Marcus Aurelius, A.D. 169. obv. bare head of Lucius Verus right around DIVVS VERVS, rev. Eagle standing right on globe, head left, around [CON]SECRAT[IO], (S.5207, RIC III 1509 (Aurelius)). Toning, some verdigris, good fine - very fine or better. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Lucius Verus, (A.D. 161-169), AE As, Rome mint, issued A.D. 164, (11.51 g), laureate head right, around, L VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS, rev. Lucius Verus on horseback right, brandishing spear at vanquished Armenian prostrate right, around TR P IIII IMP II COS II, SC across, (S.5415, cf.RIC 1404, cf.C.257) (illustrated); another, (8.90 g), rev. Lucius Verus in military dress on horse to right, around [P]ROFECTIO AVG TR P III, S C across field, [COS II] in exergue, (S.-, RIC 1357, C.140); dupondius, (11.81 g), rev. Mars standing to right, resting on spear and shield, (S.5397, RIC 1387, C.233). Toning, good fine - very fine and very scarce. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Lucilla, wife of Lucius Verus, (died A.D.182), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (19.00 g), obv. draped bust to right of Lucilla with hair bound up behind head, around LVCILLA AVGVSTA, rev. FECVND[ITAS] around, Fecunditas seated to right, holding a boy, before her a girl, behind her a boy, S C in exergue, (S.5499, RIC 1736, C.21) (illustrated); another, (22.65 g), rev. Pietas standing left by altar, holding box of perfumes and extending right hand, (S.5489, RIC 1755, C.53); another similar, (22.52 g); another, (22.61 g), rev. Juno veiled standing to left, holding patera and sceptre, a peacock at her feet, (S.5502, RIC 1751). Toning, good fine - good very fine, the first rare. (4)
Estimate $250
SOLD $170
Lucilla, wife of Lucius Verus, (died A.D.182), AE dupondius or as, Rome Mint, (13.15 g), obv. draped bust to right of Lucilla with hair bound up behind head, around LVCILLA AVGVSTA, rev. IVNO REGINA around, Juno veiled standing to left, holding patera and sceptre, a peacock at her feet, S C across, (S.5516, RIC 1752, C.44) (illustrated); another similar, (11.46 g); another, (12.57 g), rev. Salus seated left feeding serpent, (S.5522, RIC 1760); another, (14.56 g), rev. Venus standing left holding apple and sceptre, (cf.S.5506, RIC 1766); another, (9.61 g), rev. Venus seated left, (S.5526, RIC 1777); another, (9.20 g), rev. Venus standing right, (S.5523, RIC 1770). Toning, good fine - good very fine and scarce. (6)
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
Commodus, (A.D. 177-192), silver denarius (2.67 g), issued 181, obv. [AN]TONINVS COMMODVS [AVG], laureate head of Commodus to right, rev. TR P VII IMP IV COS III P P, Aequitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left, at feet, globe, (cf.S.5717, RSC 810, RIC 13) (illustrated); another, (2.16 g), rev. Serapis radiate, standing holding branch and sceptre, (S.5695, RIC 261, RSC 703); another, (3.20 g), rev. Pax standing left holding branch and cornucopiae, (S.5708, RIC 17, RSC 806). Toning, good fine - good very fine. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Commodus, (177-192 A.D.), AE sestertius, 28mm, (19.41 g), issued 185, obv. M COMMODVS ANT]ON AVG [PIV]S BRIT, laureate head of Commodus to right, rev. P M TR [P X IMP VII COS IIII P P], across S C, VICT BRIT (in exergue), Victory, winged, naked to waist, seated right on shields and arms, with stylus in right hand preparing to inscribe oval shield set on left knee. (S.5826, BMCRE IV p.800, 560, C.946, RIC III p.418, 452, cf.MIR 665). Light brown patination, weak legends otherwise fine or better, type is very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $280
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, Emesa mint, issued A.D. 194, (2.96 g), obv. laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, around IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II, rev. around TR P III IMP V COS **GI*, captive seated to right, head bowed forward, hands tied behind, bow, quiver and oval shields in front, (S.6366, RIC 433, RSC 659); another Emesa mint (2.33 g), obv. as above, rev. BONA SPES, Spes advancing left, holding flower and lifting skirt (S.6266, RIC 364, RSC 58); another Emesa mint (3.22 g), obv. as above, rev. FORTVN REDVC Fortuna standing left holding rudder and cornucopiae (S,-, RIC 377, RSC 174a). Last two illustrated, fine - good very fine, scarce mint, all with tickets. (3)
Estimate $200
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Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, issued 198-200, Rome mint, (3.05 g), obv. laureate head to right of Septimius Severus, around SEVERVS PIVS AVG, rev. Concordia enthroned left, holding patera and sceptre, around P M TR P XVI COS III P P, (S.6344, RIC 218, RSC 514) (illustrated); another, (1.37 g), rev. Annona standing left, holding corn ears and cornucopiae, foot on prow. (cf.S.6354, RIC 107, RSC 37v); another, (2.15 g), rev. Pax enthroned holding olive branch and sceptre, (S.6329, RIC 88, RSC 444); another, (2.69 g), rev. Liber standing facing head left, holding thyrsus, placing wreath on head, panther at feet, (cf.S.6212, RIC 112a, RSC 305). Toning, fine - nearly extremely fine, all with descriptive tickets with references. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-217), silver denarius, issued 206, Rome mint, (2.95 g), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Domna, around IVLIA AVGVSTA, rev. Felicitas standing to left, holding caduceus and sceptre, around FELICITAS, (S.6581, RIC 551, RSC 47); Geta, (A.D.209-212), issued as Caesar 200 A.D., silver denarius (3.35 g), obv. P SEPT GETA CAES PONT, bust draped to right, rev. around PRINC IVVENTVTIS, Geta standing left, trophy behind, (S.7196, R IC 18, RSC 157b). Good very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-217), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 216, (3.09 g), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Domna, around IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG, rev. Venus seated to left, hand extended holding sceptre in left hand, around VENVS GENETRIX, (S.7106, RIC 388c [Caracalla], RSC 212). Extremely fine/nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $250
Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), silver denarius, issued 199-201, Rome mint, (3.23 g), obv. laureate draped bust to right of Caracalla, around ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS, rev. Securitas enthroned to right, holding staff, altar before, around SECVRIT ORBIS, (cf.S.6885, RIC 43, RSC 572); Geta, (A.D. 209-212), silver denarius, issued 209, Rome mint, (3.21 g), obv. laureate, draped bust to right of Geta, around P SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES, rev. Genius standing half left, holding patera and corn ears, sacrificing over altar, around PONTIF COS II, (S.7187, BMC G49, RIC 59a, RSC 114a). Lightly toned, nearly extremely fine and scarce. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), silver denarius, issued 213, Rome mint, (3.14 g), obv. laureate head to right of Caracalla, around ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. Moneta standing to left holding scales and cornucopiae, around MONETA AVG, (cf.S.6821, RIC 236, RSC 166). Toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), silver denarius, issued 213, Rome mint, (3.02 g), obv. laureate head to right of Caracalla, around ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT, rev. Moneta standing to left holding scales and cornucopiae, around MONETA AVG, (S.6821, RIC 224, RSC 165). Bright, extremely fine, scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), silver denarius, issued 215, Rome mint, (3.00 g), obv. laureate head to right of Caracalla, around ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, rev. Aesculapius standing facing, holding serpent-entwined wand, globe on ground, around P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P, (S.6834, RIC 251, RSC 302). Golden patination, extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), AE sestertius, issued 211, Rome Mint, (20.04 g), obv. laureate head to right of Caracalla, around M AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT, rev. Securitas seated right on throne, cornucopia below, holding palm branch, resting head on right hand, around PM TR P XIIII COS III P P, S C in exergue, (S.6924, RIC 480a, C.193). Even brown toning, old cut in reverse field, nearly very fine and a scarce type.
Estimate $180
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