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Geta, (A.D.209-212), issued as Caesar 205, silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.52 g), obv. P SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES, bare headed bust draped and cuirassed to right, rev. around MINERVA, Minerva standing to left, resting on shield and spear, (S.7182, RIC 46, RSC 77). Toned, nearly extremely fine, scarce.
Estimate $100
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Plautilla (wife of Caracalla), (c.A.D. 202-205), silver denarius, issued 202, Rome mint, (3.56 g), obv. draped bust of Plautilla to right, around PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE, rev. Caracalla and Plautilla holding hands, around CONCORDIAE AETERNAE, (S.7069, BMC 401-4, RIC 361, RSC 10). Lightly toned, nearly extremely fine, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Elagabalus, (A.D. 218-222), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 218, (2.95 g), obv. laureate bust of Elagabalus draped to right, around IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG, rev. around VICTOR ANTONINI AVG, Victory running right holding wreath and palm, (cf.S.7553, RIC 156, RSC 289). Lightly toned, nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Elagabalus, (A.D. 218-222), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 220-222, (3.55 g), obv. laureate bust of Elagabalus draped to right, around IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, rev. around P M TR P III COS III P P, Sol advancing to left, naked except for cloak holding whip and raising hand, star in left field, (S.7533, RIC 28, RSC 154). Uncirculated, full mint bloom with mirror surface, an exceptional coin, rare as such.
Estimate $200
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Elagabalus, (A.D. 218-222), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 221, (2.99 g), obv. laureate bust of Elagabalus draped to right with horn from forehead, around IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, rev. around SVMMVS SACERDOS AVG, Elagabalus standing to left, sacrificing, star in left field, (S.7549, RIC 146, RSC 276). Superb portrait of Elagabalus, well centred, good extremely fine/good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Julia Maesa, grandmother of Elagabalus, (c.A.D.218-222), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 218-220, (3.09 g), obv. draped bust to right, IVLIA MAESA AVG, rev. PVDICITIA, Pudicitia seated to left, drawing out veil from shoulder and holding a sceptre, (S.7756, RIC 268, RSC 36, BMC 76). Brilliant, extremely fine, mirror surfaces, scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Julia Maesa, grandmother of Elagabalus, (218-222 A.D.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (2.38 g), obv. draped bust of Julia Maesa to right, around IVLIA MAESA AVG, rev. SAECVLI FELICITAS around, Felicitas standing to left sacrificing out of patera over altar, holding a caduceus, star to right, (S.7757, RIC 271, RSC 45). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Julia Maesa, grandmother of Elagabalus, (A.D. 218-222, d.225), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (16.29 g), obv. draped bust of Julia Maesa to right wearing diadem, around [IVLIA] MAESA A[VGVSTA], rev. [PIETAS AVG], Pietas standing left, right hand extended over altar, holding box of perfume in left, (S.7763, RIC 414, C.31, BMC 389); Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), AE sestertius, issued 226, Rome Mint, (20.58 g), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Mamaea, IVLIA MAMA EA AVGV[STA], rev. [V]ES[TA], SC in exergue, Vesta standing left holding Palladium and sceptre, (S.8236, RIC 708, C.83) (illustrated). Brown toning, some surface pitting, good fine or better, the first coin smoothed on edges for jewellery. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $50
Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), silver denarius, issued A.D. 232, Rome mint, (3.03 g), obv. laureate bust to right, draped and cuirassed, around IMP ALEXAN DER PIVS AVG, rev. MARS VLTOR, Mars advancing right, holding spear and shield, (S.7882, RIC 246, RSC 161a, BMC 831). Brilliant, as struck with full mint bloom, uncirculated and rare in this condition.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), silver denarius, issued 232, Rome mint, (2.98 g), obv. laureate bust to right, draped, around IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, rev. SPES P VBLICA, Spes standing to left, holding flower and raising skirt, (S.7927, RIC 254, RSC 546). Bright, full flan, good extremely fine, a scarce type and rare in this condition.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), silver denarius, issued 232, Rome mint, (3.78 g), obv. laureate bust to right, draped, around IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG, Annona standing to left, holding corn ears and cornucopiae, modius at feet, (S.7922, RIC 250, RSC 501b) (illustrated); another, (3.08 g), rev. Mars advancing to right, holding trophy and spear, (cf.S.7898, RIC 53, RSC 281); another, (3.02 g), rev. Liberalitas standing left with coin counter and cornucopiae, (S.7878, RIC 205, RSC 133); another, (2.93 g), rev. Aequitas standing to left holding scales and cornucopiae, (S.7902, RIC 64, C.312). Toning, nearly fine - good very fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), AE sestertius, issued 229, Rome mint, (22.54 g), obv. laureate bust draped and cuirassed to right, around IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, rev. MARS VLTOR, Mars standing left holding spear, shield, with standard resting against his right arm, S C across fields, (S.7980, RIC 638, C.167, BMC 804). Dark green patina, extremely fine, rare in this condition.
Estimate $300
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Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), AE dupondius, Rome mint, (10.22 g), issued 223, obv. radiate head of Severus Alexander to right, around IMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG, rev. Securitas enthroned to left holding sceptre, and with lighted altar at feet, around SECVRITAS PERPETVA, S C in exergue, (S.8055, RIC 612, cf.C.539). Nearly very fine with dark green patination.
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), AE sestertius, issued 233, Rome mint, (19.49 g), obv. laureate bust draped to right, around IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, rev. P M TR P XII COS III P P, Sol advancing to left, holding whip and raising right hand, S C across, (S.8003, RIC 535, BMC 932, C.442). Attractive green patina, extremely fine and scarce in this condition.
Estimate $160
SOLD $160
Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.358 grams), obv. draped bust to right, IVLIA MAMAEA AVG, rev. IVNO CONSERVATRIX, Juno standing half left, holding patera and sceptre, at feet a peacock, (S.2310, RIC 343, C.35). Extremely fine.
Estimate $130
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Maximus as Caesar, (A.D. 235-238), AE sestertius, (21.16 g), Rome mint, issued 236-8, obv. MAXIMVS CAES GERM, bare headed draped bust to right of Maximus, rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Maximus standing left, holding rod and spear, with two standards set in ground behind, S C across, (S.8411, RIC 13, C.14) (illustrated); another, (22.43 g), obv. C IVL VERVS MAXIMVS CAES, bare headed draped bust to right of Maximus, rev. PIETAS AVG, sacrificial implements, SC in exergue, (S.8408, RIC 6, C.5). Toning, nearly very fine - very fine, scarce. (2)
Estimate $180
SOLD $140
Maximinus, (A.D. 235-238), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (19.20 g), issued 236-238, obv. MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. SALVS AVGVSTI, Salus seated to left feeding snake rising from altar, S C in exergue, (S.8338, RIC 85, C.92). Extremely fine with with attractive dark green patina, very scarce.
Estimate $500
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Maximus as Caesar, (A.D. 235-238), AE sestertius, (17.00 g), Rome mint, 3rd emission of Maximinus I, issued 236-7, obv. MAXIMVS CAES GERM, bare headed draped bust to right of Maximus, rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Maximus standing left, holding rod and spear, with two standards set in ground behind, S C across, (S.8411, RIC 13, BMC 213, C.14) (illustrated); another similar, (18.35 g); sestertius, (17.94 g), obv. C IVL VERVS MAXIMVS CAES, bare headed draped bust to right of Maximus, rev. PIETAS AVG, sacrificial implements, SC in exergue, (S.8408, RIC 6, C.5). Toning, good fine - very fine, scarce. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Maximus as Caesar, (A.D. 235-238), AE sestertius, (20.41 g), obv. C IVL VERVS MAXIMVS CAES, bare headed draped bust to right of Maximus, rev. PIETAS AVG, sacrificial implements, SC in exergue, (S.8408, RIC 6, C.5); another, (17.71 g), Rome mint, issued 236-8, obv. MAXIMVS CAES GERM, bare headed draped bust to right of Maximus, rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Maximus standing left, holding rod and spear, with two standards set in ground behind, S C across, (S.8410, RIC 9). Toning, nearly very fine, scarce. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Maximus as Caesar, (A.D. 235-238), AE sestertius, (16.53 g), obv. MAXIMVS CAES GERM, bare headed draped bust to right of Maximus, rev. PIETAS AVG, sacrificial implements, SC in exergue, (S.8409, RIC 11 C.7) (illustrated); another, (21.16 g), Rome mint, issued 236-8, obv. C IVL VERVS MAXIMVS CAES, bare headed draped bust to right of Maximus, rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Maximus standing left, holding rod and spear, with two standards set in ground behind, S C across, (S.8410, RIC 9, c.12). Toning, nearly very fine, scarce. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
Maximus as Caesar, (A.D. 235-238), AE As, (10.33 g), issued 236-237, obv. MAXIMVS CAES GERM, bare headed draped bust to right of Maximus, rev. PIETAS AVG, Sacrificial implements, SC in exergue, (S.8413, RIC 12, cf.C.8, BMC 208). Attractive dark patina, very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Maximus as Caesar, (A.D. 235-238), AE As, (9.50 g), issued 236-237, obv. MAXIMVS CAES GERM, bare headed draped bust to right of Maximus, rev. PIETAS AVG, Sacrificial implements, SC in exergue, (S.8413, RIC 12, cf.C.8, BMC 208); another, (11.37 g), (S.8412, RIC 7b). Brown and green patina, nearly very fine and very scarce. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Maximus as Caesar, (A.D. 235-238), AE dupondius or as, (6.54 g), issued 236-238, obv. MAXIMVS CAES GERM, bare headed draped bust to right of Maximus, rev. PIETAS AVG, Sacrificial implements, SC in exergue, (S.8413, RIC 12, cf.C.8, BMC 208) (illustrated); another similar, (10.44 g). Deep green patina, some surface marks, very fine and very scarce. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
Maximus as Caesar, (A.D. 235-238), AE As, Rome mint, issued A.D. 235-8, (11.06 g), obv. bare headed draped bust of Maximus to right, around MAXIMVS CAES GERM, rev. around PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Maximus standing left holding baton and spear, two standards behind him, S C across field, (S.8414, RIC 10); sestertius, (17.24 g), Rome mint, 3rd emission of Maximinus I, issued 236-7, obv. MAXIMVS CAES GERM, bare headed draped bust to right of Maximus, rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Maximus standing left, holding rod and spear, with two standards set in ground behind, S C across, (S.8411, RIC 13, BMC 213, C.14). Toning, well centred, very fine or better and scarce. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $130
Maximus as Caesar, (A.D. 235-238), AE As, (9.00 g), issued 236-237, obv. MAXIMVS CAES GERM, bare headed draped bust to right of Maximus, rev. PIETAS AVG, Sacrificial implements, SC in exergue, (S.8413, RIC 12, cf.C.8, BMC 208). Attractive green patina, good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $150
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Balbinus, (A.D. 238), AE sestertius, (16.94 g), obv. IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust to right of Balbinus, rev. [P M] TR P COS II P P, Balbinus standing left holding branch and sceptre, SC across field, (S.8498, RIC 16, C.21). Green and brown patina, surface scratches from cleaning, good fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Pupienus, (A.D. 238), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (20.37 g), issued May - July A.D. 238, obv. bearded Pupienus laureate draped and cuirassed bust to right, around IMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG. rev. LIBERALITAS AVGVSTORVM, S C across field, Liberalitas standing front, holding abacus and cornucopiae, (S.8531, BMC 10, RIC 14, C.15). Dark green patina, some surface pitting, very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Pupienus, (A.D. 238), AE dupondius, Rome mint, special emission, (8.99 g), obv. bearded Pupienus radiate draped and cuirassed bust to right, around IMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG. rev. VOTIS / DECENNA / LIBVS / SC, in four lines within wreath, (S.8544, BMC 17, RIC 19, C.-). Old brown patina, some surface pitting and evidence of cleaning, nearly very fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, issued 243-4 obv. radiate bust right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. SECVRIT PERP, with Securitas standing facing legs crossed, holding sceptre resting on column, (S.8660, RIC 151, RSC 327109); another similar obverse, rev. ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated to left, holding Victory and sceptre, (S.8658, RIC 70, RSC 314); another similar obverse, rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providentia standing to left, holding rod and sceptre, (S.8654, RIC 150, RSC 299); another similar obverse, rev. SECVRITAS PERPETVA, Securitas standing left legs crossed, holding sceptre resting on tripod, (S.8661, RIC 153, RSC 336); another similar obverse, rev. PAX AVGVSTI, Pax standing to left holding branch and transverse spear, (S.8627, RIC 3, RSC 173); another similar obverse, rev. VIRTVS AVG, Mars standing to left, holding olive branch and spear, (S.8669, RIC 71, RSC 388). All very fine - extremely fine, in holders described together with additional descriptive tickets. (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 239, (20.44 g), obv. laureate bust of Gordian III to right, around IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, rev. Salus standing right holding serpent, feeding it from a patera, around SALVS AVG, (S.8737, RIC 260a, C 320) (illustrated); others, (19.74 g), rev. Liberalitas left, (S.8713, RIC 269a); (18.56 g), rev. Fortuna seated left, (S.8708, RIC 331a); (22.73 g), rev. Laetitia left, (S.8712, RIC 300a); another similar, (19.80 g). Toning, fine - very fine, scarce. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220