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Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died AD 175) AE sestertius (23.51g) assured after AD 161, Rome Mint, obv. draped bust to right of Faustina wearing diadem, around FAUSTINA AUGUSTA, rev. Hilaritas standing to left, holding long palm and cornucopiae, around HILARITAS, SC across field (S.5275, RIC 1642, C.112). Attractive patina, extremely fine or better and very rare in this condition.
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $4,400
Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), AE sestertius, issued 154-6, (10.53 g), obv. FAVSTINA AVG PII AVG FIL, draped bust to right, rev. VENVS, Venus standing to left, holding apple and rudder, round which dolphin is coiled, (S.4735 [This Coin illustrated], RIC 1408, C.253). Large flan, dark tone, extremely fine and rare in this condition.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $5,000
Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), AE as, issued 161-175, (9.75 g), obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust to right, rev. IVNONI REGINAE around, Juno standing to left, holding patera and sceptre, at her feet a peacock, (cf.S.5297, RIC 1652, MIR 18,19-7B). Attractive dark green patina, extremely fine and scarce in this condition.
Estimate $200
SOLD $270
Lucius Verus, (A.D. 161-169), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (21.79 g), issued A.D. 167, obv. Laureate head to right, around L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, rev. Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm, around TR P VI IMP IIII COS III, (S.5386, RIC 1461, BMC 1324, C.209). Brown patina, portrait good very fine, otherwise very fine, scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Lucius Verus, (A.D. 161-169), AE as, Rome mint, (10.22 g), issued A.D. 164, obv. bare head to right, around L VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS, rev. captive Armenia in attitude of mourning, seated left on ground amidst arms, trophy in background behind, around TR P IIII IMP II COS II, SC across, ARMEN in exergue, (S.5407, RIC 1364 [Aurelius], BMC 1135, C.9). Brown patina, very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Lucilla, wife of Lucius Verus, (A.D. 161-169), denarius, Rome mint, (2.83 g), obv. draped bust to right, around LVCILLA AVGVSTA, rev. VENVS [VI] CTRIX, Venus with bare breast standing facing head to left holding Victory and resting hand on shield, (S.5492, RIC 786, RSC 89). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $200
Lucilla, wife of Lucius Verus, (died A.D.182), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, issued 164-167, (24.82 g), obv. draped bust to right of Lucilla with hair bound up behind head, around LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F, rev. [VENUS] around, Venus standing left, holding an apple raising drapery over shoulder, S C across, (S.5523, RIC 1770) (illustrated); Commodus, (177-192 A.D.), AE sestertius, (17.33 g), issued 181, obv. laureate head right, rev. Annona, holding corn-ears over modius and cornucopiae, (cf.S.5731, RIC 325a). Toning, nearly very fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Commodus, (177-192 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 186-187 A.D., Rome Mint, (2.76 g), obv. Laureate head to right of Commodus, around M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT, rev. IOV EXSVP P M TR P XII IMP VIII around, in exergue COS V P P, Jupiter, naked to waist, seated to left on low seat, holding branch and sceptre, (S.5649, RIC 152, BMC 213, RSC 242). Nearly extremely fine, rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Commodus, (A.D. 177-192), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 181, (3.34 g), obv. laureate head of Commodus to right, around M ANTONINVS CO MMODVS AVG, rev. naked Mars advancing right, with spear and trophy, around TR P VII IMP IIII COS III P P, (cf.S.5715, RIC 42, RSC 842); Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, Laodicea mint, issued A.D. 201, (2.17 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); Geta, (A.D.209-212), issued as Caesar 202, silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.38 g), obv. P SEPT GETA CAES PONT, bare-headed draped and cuirassed bust to right, rev. around SECVRIT IMPERII, Securitas enthroned to left, holding globe, (S.7200, RIC 20, RSC 183a); Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), silver denarius, issued 223, Rome mint, (2.74 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) (illustrated). Last coin, extremely fine with mint bloom, others toned and fine, second coin with crack in flan. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Commodus, (A.D. 177-192), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 181-182, (21.38 g), obv. laureate head of Commodus to right, around M ANTONINVS [CO]MMODVS AVG, rev. around TR P VII IMP IIII COS III P P, S C across field, Roma helmeted in military dress, standing facing, head left, holding Victory and spear, (S.-, RIC 324410, C.829, BMC 477). Brown patina, rough on surface of obverse, otherwise good very fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $240
Commodus, (A.D. 177-192), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 183, (22.59 g), obv. laureate head of Commodus to right, around [M COMM]ODVS ANTONINVS AVG [PIVS], rev. around TR P VIII [IMP VI] COS IIII P P, S C across field, Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and cornucopiae, (cf.S.5777, RIC 370, C.907). Deep green patina, some surface roughness, nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $500
SOLD $380
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 $1,500
Commodus, (A.D. 177-192), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 187, (18.46 g), obv. laureate head of Commodus to right, around [M] COMMODVS [ANT P] FELIX AVG BRIT, rev. around [P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P, MON AVG] in exergue, the three Monetae standing left, side by side each holding scales and cornucopiae, (S.5771, RIC 500, C.375). Green patina, somewhat pitted in places, otherwise good fine - nearly very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Commodus, (177-192 A.D.), AE sestertius, (20.55 g), issued 186, obv. [M COMM]ODVS ANT P FELIX AVG BRIT, laureate head of Commodus to right, rev. P M [TR P XI IM]P VII COS V P P, across S C, Victory, Commodus seated left on curule chair, holding globe, Victory flying behind crowning him. (S.5782, BMCRE IV, 573, C.506, RIC, 463). Attractive dark toning, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Commodus, (177-192 A.D.), AE sestertius, (23.68 g), issued 192, obv. L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL, laureate head of Commodus to right, rev. P M TR P XVII IMP VIII COS III P P, across S C, Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm branch, (S.5790, BMC 702, C.569, RIC 612) (illustrated); another, (26.02 g), rev. Roma standing left, (S.5814, RIC 324); another, (21.17 g), rev. Victory standing right, (S.5800, RIC 472); another, (24.02 g), rev. Providentia right, (S.5794, RIC 312). Toning, good fine - very fine, scarce. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $360
Commodus, (A.D. 177-192), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 185, (22.38 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) (illustrated); another, (27.01 g), rev. Libertas left, (S.5766, RIC 1588-1590); another, (22.35 g), rev. Fides right, (RIC 403); another, (20.48 g), rev. Commodus seated left, (S.5782, RIC 463). Toning, nearly very fine - very fine and scarce. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $420
Commodus, (A.D. 177-192), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 177, (22.22 g), obv. laureate head of Commodus to right, around IMP L AVREL COMMODVS AVG GERM SARM, rev. around TR P II [COS P P], S-C across field, DE SARM in exergue, two captives seated at foot of trophy, (S.5741, RIC 1571, C.99, BMC 1659-63) (illustrated); another, (21.89 g), rev. Hilaritas left, (RIC 354); another, (22.55 g), rev. Minerva left, (S.5755, RIC 1599); another, (23.68 g), rev. Minerva left with trophy, (RIC 544). Toning, good fine - good very fine, scarce. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $440
Commodus, (A.D. 177-192), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 178, (25.21 g), obv. laureate bust of Commodus to right draped and cuirassed, around L AVREL COMM ODVS AVG TR P IIII, rev. around LIBERTAS AVG IMP II COS P P, across field S C, Libertas standing to left, holding pileus and rod, (S.5766, RIC 1590, C.330) (illustrated); another, (19.79 g), rev. Victory walking left, (S.5790, RIC 612); another, (23.59 g), rev. Minerva left sacrificing, (RIC 1607); another, (18.25 g), rev. Roma and Fides, (5787, RIC 608). Toning, fine - very fine and scarce. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $340
Commodus, (A.D. 177-192), AE dupondius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 181, (13.25 g), obv. radiate head of Commodus to right, rev. Libertas standing to left, holding pileus and sceptre, (S.5840, RIC 315, C.336) (illustrated); As, (8.82 g), rev. club of Hercules, (RIC 644); another, (10.98 g), rev. winged caduceus between crossed cornucopiae, (RIC 574); another, (11.94 g), rev. Mars walking right, (RIC 293); another, (11.84 g), rev. Commodus as Hercules crowning trophy, (RIC 643); another, (9.59 g), rev. Concordia Militum standing left, (RIC 459D). Toning, fine - good very fine, the Concordia rare. (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $360
Commodus, (A.D. 177-192), copper As, issued 192 A.D., Rome Mint, (10.12 g), obv. head to r. of Commodus in lion skin, rev. club downwards in wreath, (S.5864, RIC 644, BMC 725, C.193) (illustrated); another, (13.80 g), rev. sacrificial implements, (RIC 1539); another, (11.23 g), rev. Minerva left, (RIC 338); another, (12.54 g), rev. Mars right, (RIC 1606); another, (11.14 g), rev. Victory left, (RIC 1614); another, (12.15 g), rev. Commodus ploughing with oxen, (RIC 570); another, (8.52 g), rev. Commodus as Hercules sacrificing, (RIC 591). Toning, nearly fine - very fine or better, scarce. (7)
Estimate $200
SOLD $380
Crispina, wife of Commodus, (A.D.177-182), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (27.65 g), obv. draped bust to right of Crispina with hair bound up behind head, around CRISPINA AVGVSTA, rev. around [LAET]ITIA, Laetitia standing facing, head left, holding wreath in right hand and rudder set on globe in left hand, S C across, (S.6007, RIC 669, BMC 416) (illustrated); another, (20.44 g), rev. Concordia seated left, (S.6004, RIC 665); As, (10.95, 12.56, 8.66 g), rev. Juno, (S.6018, BMCRE 433, C.24, RIC 680) (3); another, (13.05 g), rev. Venus, (S.6020, RIC 684). Toning, fine - very fine or better, scarce. (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Pertinax, (A.D. 193), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 193, (2.84 g), obv. laureate head of Pertinax to right, around IMP CAES P HELV [PER]TIN AVG, rev. around [VOT DE]CEN TR P COS II, Pertinax, togate, standing left, sacrificing over tripod-altar, (S.6048, RIC 13a, BMC 24, RSC 56). Toned, some scratches, portrait very fine, otherwise very fine and very rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $420
Clodius Albinus, (A.D. 195-197), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 193-5, (2.49 g), obv. bare head of Clodius Albinus to right, around D CLOD SEPT ALBIN CAES, rev. around ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated left, holding palladium and spear, (cf.S.6146, RIC 11b, RSC 61a). Toned, very fine or better with an attractive portrait, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
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 $1,200
Passed in
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, issued 204, Rome mint, (4.15 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 $240
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 211, (3.03 g), obv. laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, around SEVERVS PIVS AVG BRIT, rev. around VICTORIAE BRIT, Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm, (S.6382, RIC 332, RSC 727). Lightly toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, issued 204, Rome mint, (2.99 g), obv. laureate bust to right of Septimius Severus, around SEVERVS PIVS AVG, rev. Dea Caelestis, holding thunderbolt and sceptre seated on lion leaping to right, over water which gushes from rock, around INDVLGENTIA AVGG, IN CARTH in exergue, (S.6285, RIC 266, RSC 222); another from Rome mint, issued A.D. 204 (3.28 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). Both toned, good very fine and scarce. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 194, (3.50 g), obv. laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, around L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP III, rev. around VICT AVG TR P II COS II PP, Victory walking right, holding wreath and palm, (cf.S.6357, RIC 38a) (illustrated); another, (2.80 g), rev. ADVENTI AVG FELICISSIMO, Severus on horseback right, raising hand, (S.6256, RIC 74); another, (2.91 g), rev. APOLLINI AVGVSTO, Apollo standing left with patera and lyre, (S.6264, RIC 40); another, (2.51 g), rev. Victory left, (S.6333, RIC 150, RSC 454). Toning, very fine - nearly extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, issued 195, Rome mint, (2.60 g), obv. laureate head to right of Septimius Severus, around L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP V, rev. Victory hovering to left, holding wreath, around ARABIOR COS II PP, (cf.S.6333, RIC 64, RSC 50) (illustrated); another, (3.46 g), rev. PROFECTIO AVG, Severus on horseback right, (cf.S.6256, RIC 106); another, (3.02 g), rev. Neptune left, (S.6346, RIC 228); another, (2.47 g), rev. two captives, (S.6322, RIC 62). Toning, good fine - nearly extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, Laodicea mint, issued A.D. 199 (2.83 g), obv. laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, around L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX, rev. around AEQVITATI AVGG, Aequitas standing to left, holding scales and cornucopiae, (S.6259, RIC 500, RSC 21) (illustrated); another Rome mint, issued A.D. 197, (3.02 g), obv. laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, rev. around P M TR P V COS II P P, Genius naked left with altar, (cf.S.6335, RIC 87, RSC 436); another Rome mint, issued A.D. 193, (3.02 g), obv. laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, around IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG, rev. around VIRT AVG TR P COS, Virtus or Roma standing half-left, holding Victory and spear, (S.6386, RIC 24, RSC 752). Fine - good very fine. (3)
Estimate $180
SOLD $200