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Lucius Verus, (A.D. 161-169), silver denarius, issued 165, Rome mint, (3.18 g), obv. L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, laureate head to right, rev. Parthia seated to right on ground, hands tied behind back, quiver bow and shield before, around TR P V IMP III COS II, (S.5388, RIC 540, RSC 273). Attractively toned, very fine or better and scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $200
Commodus, (A.D. 177-192), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 179, (3.36 g), obv. laureate head of Commodus to right, around L AVREL COM MODVS AVG, rev. around TR P IIII IMP III COS II P P, Victory seated to left holding patera and palm, (S.5703, RIC 666, RSC 775, BMC 801). Lightly toned, mild surface deposit on obverse, otherwise good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Commodus, (A.D. 177-192), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 185, (29.87 g), obv. laureate head of Commodus to right, around M COMMODVS ANT ON AVG PIVS BRIT, rev. around VOTA SVSCEP DECEN P M TR P X IMP VII , across field S C, Commodus togate standing left, over tripod altar and holding scroll, COS IIII P P in exergue, (cf.S.5833, RIC 454a, C.990, BMC 564). Brown patina, round and very attractive, extremely fine/good very fine and very rare in this condition.
Estimate $800
SOLD $900
Pertinax, (1 January - 28 March 193 A.D.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.50 g), obv. laureate head of bearded Pertinax to right, around IMP CAES P HELV PERTIN AVG, rev. around AEQVIT AVG TR P COS II, Aequitas standing to left, holding scales and cornucopiae, (S.6038, RIC 1a, RSC 2). Toned, very fine - good very fine with a clear portrait, very rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $520
Didius Julianus, (28 March - 1 June 193 A.D.), silver denarius, issued March - May 193, Rome mint, obv. laureate head to right, around [I]MP CAES M DID [IV]LIAN AVG, rev. Didius Julianus standing left, holding globe and roll, around RECTOR ORBIS, (S.6074, RIC 3, RSC 15). Toned, edge chip and surface pitting, otherwise fine and very rare. $$ Ex Heritage Auctions 271726, lot 38133. In a slab by NGC, graded VG. Didius Julianus was murdered in the palace after a reign of only 66 days.
Estimate $500
SOLD $300
Clodius Albinus as Augustus, (A.D. 193-197), silver denarius, issued 196-197 A.D., Lugdunum mint, (3.16 g), obv. laureate head to right of Clodius Albinus, around IMP CAES D CLO SEP ALB AVG, dotted border, rev. AEQVITAS AVG COS II around, Aequitas standing to left holding scales and cornucopiae, (cf.S.6161, RIC 13a, RSC 1, BMC 280). Toned, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,500
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Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 193, (2.98 g), obv. laureate head to right of Septimius Severus, around IMP CAE L SEP S EV PERT AVG, rev. Legionary eagle between two standards, around LEG III ITAL, TR P COS in exergue, (cf.S.6298, RIC 7, RSC 262). Toned, good very fine and very rare legionary number.
Estimate $300
SOLD $280
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 193, (3.25 g), obv. laureate head to right of Septimius Severus, around [IMP CAE L SEP] SEV PERT AVG, rev. Legionary eagle between two standards, decorated with capricorns, around LEG V III AVG, TR P COS in exergue (S.6302, RIC 11, RSC 267). Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, Laodicea mint, issued A.D. 198, (3.22 g), obv. laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, around L SEP SEVERVS PER AVG P M IMP XI, rev. around SALVTI AVGG, Salus seated to left, feeding snake from altar, (S.6363, RIC 497a, RSC 642). Attractively toned with golden highlights, extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, issued 204, Rome mint, (3.44 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). Light grey patination, nearly extremely fine, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued issued 210-11, (3.18 g), obv. laureate head right, around SEVERVS PIVS AVG BRIT, rev. Victory seated left on shield, holding shield and palm, around, VICTORIAE BRIT, (S.6385, RIC 335, RSC 731, BMC 61). Toned, good very fine, minor hoard patination.
Estimate $200
SOLD $250
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, Rome mint, issued A.D. 206, (3.24 g), obv. laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, around SEVERVS PIVS AVG, rev. around P M TR P XIIII COS III P P, Annona standing to left, holding corn ears and cornucopiae, modius at feet, (S.6338, RIC 200, RSC 476, BMC 489-492); another, (3.31 g); obv. laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, around SEVERVS AVG [PA]RT MAX, rev. around RESTITVTOR VRBIS, 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). Toning, very fine - good very fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-217), silver denarius, issued 209, Rome mint, (3.21 g), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Domna, around IVLIA AVGVSTA, rev. Fortuna seated to left, holding cornucopiae and resting left arm on rudder, before her a small naked figure standing right, around FORTVNAE FELICI, (cf.S.6584, RIC 554 [Severus], RSC 57); another issued 203, Rome mint, (3.46 g), obv. as before, rev. Pietas standing to left, both hands raised in invocation, altar at feet, around PIETAS PVBLICA, (S.6601, RIC 574 [Severus], RSC 156). Very fine - good very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-217), silver denarius, issued 214, Rome mint, (3.06 g), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Domna, around IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG, rev. Diana Lucifera standing left holding a torch, around DIANA LVCIFERA, (S.7100, RIC 373A, RSC.32), (illustrated); Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), silver denarius, issued 224, Rome mint, (2.27 g), obv. laureate bust to right, around IMP C MAVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, rev. P M TR P IIII COS P P, Alexander standing to left, holding globe and spear, (S.7897, RIC 44, RSC 256); Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, issued 241, (4.93 g), obv. radiate bust right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS AVG, rev. ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated to left, holding Victory and sceptre, (S.8658, RIC 70, RSC 314); another of Gordian III. Toning, fine - good very fine. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), silver antoninianus, issued 215, Rome mint, (5.09 g), obv. radiate bust draped and cuirassed bust to right of Caracalla, seen from behind, around ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, rev. Venus standing facing head to left, holding sceptre and Victory, resting on shield, around VENVS VICTRIX, (S.6784, BMC 80, RIC 311c, RSC 608a). Toned, extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $270
Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), silver antoninianus, issued 215, Rome mint, (5.18 g), obv. radiate bust draped to right of Caracalla, around ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, rev. Jupiter standing facing head to right, holding sceptre and thunderbolt, around P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P, (cf.S.6769, BMC 110, RIC 258a, RSC 279). Toned, extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), silver antoninianus, issued 216, Rome mint, (4.90 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); Geta, (A.D. 209-212), silver denarius, issued 209 as Caesar, Rome mint, (3.09 g), obv. laureate head to right of Geta, around P SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES, rev. Genius standing half left, holding patera and sacrificing over altar, around PONTIF COS II, (S.7187, RIC 59a, RSC 114a). Toning, nearly very fine - very fine and scarce. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), silver denarius, issued 206, Rome mint, (3.33), obv. laureate head bust to right of Caracalla, around ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, rev. Mars standing to left, resting on spear reversed and shield, around PONTIF TR P VIIII COS II, (cf.S.6859, RIC 83, RSC 424) (illustrated); another Julia Domna, issued 214, rev. DIANA [LVCIFERA], Diana Lucifera standing left, (S.7100, RIC 373A, RSC 32): another Septimius Severus, issued 200-201, obv. laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, rev. partial legend RESTITVTOR VRBIS, Septimius in military dress standing left sacrificing out of a patera over lighted tripod and holding spear, (S.6357, RIC 167a, RSC 599); another Elagabalus, issued 220-1, rev. VI[CTORIA] AVG, Victory between two shields, (S.7554, RIC 161, RSC 300a); another Maximinus, issued 235, rev. P M TR P PP around, Maximinus standing left between two military standards, (S.8311, RIC 1, RSC 46). Toned, nearly fine - nearly extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
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 $160
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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
SOLD $60
Geta, (A.D.209-212), issued as Caesar, 200 A.D., silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.02, g), obv. P SEPT GETA CAES PONT, bust draped to right, rev. around PRINC IVVENTVTIS, Geta standing left, trophy behind, (S.7196, RIC 18, RSC 157b); Severus Alexander (A.D. 222-235), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 232, (3.33 g), obv. laureate head to right, drapery on far shoulder, around IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, rev. PROVIDE NTIA AVG, Providentia to left holding corn ears over modius and cornucopiae, (S.7922, RIC 250, RSC 501b).Bright, good very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Geta, (A.D.209-212), issued as Caesar, 200 A.D., silver denarius, Rome mint, (2.92, 3.70 g), obv. P SEPT GETA CAES PONT, bust draped to right, rev. around PRINC IVVENTVTIS, Geta standing left, trophy behind, (S.7196, RIC 18, RSC 157b); another 199 A.D., (3.08 g), rev. NOBILITAS, Nobilitas standing facing head to right, holding sceptre and palladium, (S.7184, RIC 13a, RSC 90) (illustrated); another Rome mint, issued 207 A.D., (2.40 g), rev. PONTIF COS, Minerva standing left, resting on shield and spear, PONTIF COS around, (S.7186, RIC 34, RSC 104a). Last coin with dark patination, others lightlly toned, mostly very fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Macrinus, (A.D. 217-218), silver denarius, Rome mint, (2.92 g), issued A.D. 217, obv. bearded Macrinus laureate cuirassed bust to right, around IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG. rev. Fides Militum standing left between two standards, holding two more one in each hand, around FIDES MILITVM, (S.7334, RIC 68, RSC 26). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Elagabalus, (A.D. 218-222), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, issued A.D. 218, (4.99 g), obv. radiate bust of Elagabalus draped and cuirassed to right, around IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG, rev. around MARS VICTOR, Mars naked except for cloak floating behind advancing right holding a transverse spear and trophy over shoulder, (S.2085, RIC 122, RSC 113). Struck on a large flan, nearly extremely fine, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Elagabalus, (A.D. 218-222), silver antoninianius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 219, (4.73 g), obv. radiate 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, (S.7500, RIC 152, RSC 294). Struck on a large flan, nearly extremely fine, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
Elagabalus, (A.D. 218-222), silver denarius, issued 220-222 A.D., Rome Mint, obv. laureate draped head of Elagabalus to right, with horn over forehead, around, IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, rev. around SACERD DEI SOLIS ELAGAB, Elagabalus standing to right. sacrificing out of a patera over lighted altar, holding club upright, in field to right a star, (S.7542, RIC 131, BMC 225 note, RSC 246). Toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Elagabalus, (A.D. 218-222), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 221-2, (3.05 g), obv. laureate bust of Elagabalus draped to right, around IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, rev. around SACERD DEI SOLIS ELAGAB, Elagabalus standing to right, sacrificing at altar, star to right, (S.7542, RIC 131, RSC 246); Julia Maesa, grand mother of Elagabalus, (218-222 A.D.), (3.13 g), obv, draped bust right, IVLIA MAESA AVG, rev. arund SAECVLI FELICITAS, Felicitas standing to left, sacrificing out of patera over altar holding caduceus, star (S.7757, RIC 271, RSC 45) (illustrated), Julia Soaemias, mother of Elagabalus, (2.79 g), obv. IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG, draped bust left, rev. VENVS CAELESTIS around, Venus seated left, child at feet, (s.7720, RIC 243, RSC 14). Lightly toned, nearly very fine - nearly extremely fine all scarce. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), silver denarius, issued 223, Rome mint, (2.79 g), obv. laureate bust to right, draped and cuirassed, around IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, rev. FIDES MILITVM, Fides Militum standing to left, holding standard in each hand, (S.7864, RIC 139, RSC 52). Bright, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), silver denarius, issued 223, Rome mint, (3.05 g), obv. laureate bust to right, draped and cuirassed, around IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, rev. PAX AETERNA AVG, Pax standing to left holding branch and sceptre, (S.7886, RIC 165, C.183a) (illustrated); another similar (3.64 g), issued 222, rev. P M TR P COS P P, Salus seated to left, feeding serpent from altar (S.7894, RIC 14, RSC 218); another similar (3.70 g), issued 228, rev. P M TR P VII COS II P P, Romulus advancing to right, holding trophy and spear, (S.7906, RIC 85 var., RSC 351 var.); another similar (2.54 g), issued 235, rev. P M TR P XIII COS III P P, Sol advancing left, holding whip in left hand, (S.7916, RIC 123, RSC 448). Very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $150