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Gaius (Caligula), with Germanicus, (37-41 A.D.), silver denarius (3.04 g), Lugdunum (Lyon) mint, struck in 37 A.D. obv. around C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT, bare head of Gaius (Caligula) to right, rev. GERMANICVS CAES P C [CAES AVG] GERM, bare head of Germanicus to right, (S.1815, RIC I 12, cf.Lyon 165, RSC 2, BMC 19, BN 15-16). Nearly fine, toned and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $850
Gaius (Caligula), (A.D. 37-41), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 37-38, (25.91 g), obv. Caligula laureate head to left, around C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M [TR POT], dotted border, rev. S P Q R / P P / OB CIVES / SERVATOS in four lines within an oak wreath, (cf.S.1801, RIC 37, BMC 38). Green patination, surface roughness, otherwise nearly fine/fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Gaius (Caligula), an issue in honour of his deceased brothers Nero and Drusus, (A.D. 37-41), AE dupondius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 37-38, (14.91 g), obv. Nero and Drusus on horseback to right, around NERO ET DRVSVS CAESARES, rev. C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, around SC, (cf.S.1828, RIC 34, BMC 44). Dark brown patina, much surface roughness, otherwise fine - nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Gaius (Caligula), (A.D. 37-41), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 37-38, (10.20 g), obv. bare head of Caligula to left, around C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, rev. VESTA above, Vesta seated to left, veiled and draped seated on ornamental throne, holding patera and transverse sceptre, S C across field, (S.1803, RIC 38, C.27, BMC 46). Dark brown patination, rough edge on reverse, otherwise nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $360
Agrippa, (died 12 B.C.), posthumous issue struck by Caligula (A.D. 37-41), AE as, (10.76 g), obv. M AGRIPPA L F COS III, head to left wearing rostral crown, rev. S C across, Neptune standing to left, holding dolphin and trident, (S.1812, RIC 58 (Caligula), C.3). Brown patina, nearly very fine and scarce in this condition.
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Claudius, (41-54 A.D.), silver denarius, (3.48 g), Rome mint, struck 51-52, obv. [TI CLAVD] CAESAR AVG P M TR P XI IMP P P COS V, laureate head right, rev. PACI AVGVST[AE], Pax-Nemesis advancing right, holding out fold of drapery below chin, and holding winged caduceus, pointing down at erect snake, gliding right, (cf.S.1846, RIC I 37, von Kaenel Type 3, RSC 68). Toned, porous, heavy cleaning scratches, surface roughness, banker's mark on obverse, otherwise nearly fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $400
Claudius, (A.D. 41-54), AE dupondius, Rome mint, issued 41-42, (12.37 g), obv. bare head of Claudius to left, around TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP, rev. CERES AVGVSTI, Ceres enthroned to left, holding corn-ears and torch, SC in exergue, (S.1855, RIC 94, BMC 136, C.1). Slightly porous flan, surface marks, off centred reverse, otherwise fine or better and rare.
Estimate $120
Passed in
Claudius, (A.D. 41-54), AE as, Rome mint type, issued 41-42, (11.02 g), obv. bare head to left, around TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, rev. Minerva to right, helmeted and draped, hurling javelin and holding shield, SC in field, (S.1861, RIC 100, BMC 149, C.84). Slightly off centred, with attractive deep brown-black patination with earthen highlights, good very fine and rare in this condition.
Estimate $700
SOLD $420
Nero Claudius Drusus, (Claudius's father) (died 9 B.C.), posthumous issue struck by Claudius, (A.D. 41-2), AE sestertius, (24.62 g), with obverse countermark NCAPR in block, obv. NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP, Drusus head to left, rev. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP around, S C in exergue, Claudius seated left on curule chair with arms around, holding a branch, (S.1896, RIC 93 [Claudius], BMC 157, C.8). Bronze colouration, nearly fine and very scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
Nero Claudius Drusus, (Claudius's father), (died 9 B.C.), posthumous issue struck by Claudius, (A.D. 41-2), AE sestertius, (24.61 g), obv. partial legend around, Drusus head to left, rev. partial legend around, S C in exergue, Claudius seated left on curule chair with arms around, holding a branch, weapons and armour below, (S.1896, RIC 93 [Claudius], BMC 157). Worn, weak legends, nearly fine and very scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Germanicus, son of Nero Claudius Drusus, brother of Claudius, (born 15 B.C., died A.D. 19), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 42-43, struck under Claudius, (11.30 g), obv. bare head of Germanicus to right, around GERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N, rev. SC around, TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P (S.1905, RIC 106, BMC 215, C.9) (illustrated); Thessaly, under Claudius, (41-54 A.D.), AE 24 dupondius or diassarion, (8.46 g), Burrer dates 45/6-54/5, obv. bare head of Claudius to right, **QESSAL[WN SEBAS]THWN* around, rev. Athena Itonia to right with spear and shield, monogram of ANTO (Antigonou), **ANTIGONOU STRATHGOU* around, (S.-, Rogers -, Burrer series 3, 43 [obv.15, rev.34], RPC 1436). Toning, first with green patination, some surface roughness, nearly fine - nearly very fine, scarce. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Nero, (64-65 A.D.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.18 g), obv. laureate head of Nero bearded to right around [NERO C]AESAR AVGV[STVS], rev. IVPPIT[ER CVSTOS], Jupiter, bare to waist, seated left on throne, right hand holds thunderbolt, left hand long sceptre, (S.1930, RSC 119, BMC 74, RIC 53); another (3.16 g), obv. laureate head of Nero bearded to right around [NER]O CAESAR AVGVSTVS, rev. SALVS in exergue, Salus, draped, seated to left on throne, right hand holds patera, left hand resting at her side, (cf.S.1945, RSC 314, BMC 90, RIC 60). Very good, toned. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Nero, (A.D. 54-68), AE sestertius, issued c.64, Rome mint, (25.38 g), obv. laureate head to left of Nero, around NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP PP, rev. triumphal arch surmounted by emperor in facing quadriga accompanied by Pax and Victory, flanked by two soldiers, statue of Mars in side niche, (cf.S.1962, RIC 148, BMC 188, WCN 117). Dark green patination, otherwise very fine or better and rare in this condition.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $2,300
Nero, (A.D. 54-68), AE sestertius issued c.66, Rome mint, (24.47 g), obv. laureate head to right of Nero, around IMP NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P P P, rev. Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory and parazonium, ROMA in exergue, S C across field, (cf.S.1961, RIC 333); AE dupondius, Lugdunum mint, issued A.D. 67, (8.80 g), obv. laureate head to right, with globe at point of neck off flan, around IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P P P, rev. SECVRITAS AVGVSTI around, Securitas in relaxed pose enthroned to right, head resting in right hand and holding sceptre in left hand, lighted altar and torch at feet, SC in exergue, (cf.S.1968, RIC 597, C.325); another AE semis, Rome mint, issued A.D. 64, (3.12 g), obv. laureate head of Nero to right, around [NERO CAESAR] AVG IMP, rev. S C in exergue, around CER QVINQ ROM [CO], mark of value S above table bearing urn and wreath, facing griffins in panels below, round shield resting against leg, (S.1979, RIC 233, RSC 47, BMC 261) (illustrated). Old light brown patina, surface pitting and roughness, second with flan crack, very good - nearly very fine. (3)
Estimate $250
SOLD $160
Nero, (54-68 A.D.), AE As, 31mm, (12.32 g), Lugdunum (Lyon) mint, struck circa AD 65, obv. laureate head left, small globe at point of neck, NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER PM TR P IMP P (sic), rev. facade of the Macellum Magnum, with a statue standing facing on base within cylindrical tetrastyle entrance set on tiered base, upper tristyle story surmounted by ornate conical dome; with a two-story tristyle porch on either side, MAC AVG, S C in exergue, (cf.S.1963, RIC I 402, WCN 507, Lyon 85). Light brown patina, light roughness, very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $750
Nero, (A.D. 54-68), AE as, issued c.65, Rome mint, (10.07 g), obv. laureate head to right of Nero, around NERO CAESAR AVG GERM IMP, rev. view of temple of Janus with latticed window to left and door on right, around PACE P.R. VBIQ. PARTA IANVM CLVSIT, S C across field, (cf.S.1964, RIC 306, WCN 288, BMC 227). Brown toning, very good/nearly fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Galba (A.D. 68-69), AE dupondius, Rome mint, issued A.D. June-August 68, (12.32 g), obv. laureate head of Galba to right, around IMP SER GALBA CAE AVG TR P, rev. around [PA]X AV[GVST], S C either side of Pax standing to left, holding branch and cornucopiae, (cf.S.2129, RIC 370, C.155); another AE As (8.51 g), Rome mint, issued June to August 68, obv. laureate head right, rev. Aquila (legionary eagle) between two signa, (standards), all set on galley prows, (S.2137, RIC 304, C.143). Very good, some roughness. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Galba, (A.D. 68-69), AE as, (12.08 g), Rome mint, issued A.D. 68, obv. obv. bare head of Galba to right, around IMP SER GALBA CAES AVG P M TR P, rev. Libertas standing to left, holding pileus and vertical rod, around LIBERTAS PVBLICA, S C across, (cf.S.2134, RIC 366 [dupondius], BMC 121 note). Dark patina, mild surface roughness, very fine or better and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Vitellius, (Late April - Dec 20, 69 A.D.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (2.67 g), obv. laureate head of Vitellius to right around A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P, rev. CONCOR DIA PR, Concordia draped and seated to left, with right hand holding patera and left hand a cornucopiae, (cf.S.2196, RSC 20, BMC 7, RIC 73); another AE As, (10.37 g), Spanish Mint (Tarraco?), issued Jan - June 69, obv. A VITELLIVS IMP GERMAN, laureate head to left, globe at point of bust, rev. Victory advancing left, holding shield inscribed SPQR, VICTORIA AVGVSTI around, SC across, (S.2219, RIC 46, BMC 107). Toned, fine and both scarce. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Vespasian (A.D. 69-79), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 70, (3.39 g), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, around IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, rev. Pax seated to left holding olive branch and caduceus, COS ITER TR POT around, (S.2285, RIC 10, RSC 94h, BMC 26). Compact flan as usual, otherwise good very fine/very fine, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), silver denarius, Rome mint, issue of A.D. 69-70, (3.16 g), obv. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head to right, rev. IVDAEA in exergue, Judaea seated to right weeping at foot of trophy, (S.2296, RIC 15, Brin 16, BMC 37, RSC 226, H.759 [198]). Lightly toned, fine, scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $400
Vespasian, (69-79 A.D.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.11 g), issued in 76 A.D., obv. head of Vespasian to right around IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, rev. COS VII above a heifer standing right, (S.-, RSC 118, BMC 177, RIC 840). Very fine, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 74, (2.65 g), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, around IMP CAESAR VESPAS[IANVS AVG], rev. winged caduceus, PON MAX TR P COS V around, (S.2299, RIC 75, RSC 362); another issued A.D. 71, (3.08 g), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, around IMP CAES VESP AVG P M, rev. Pax seated to left holding branch and caduceus, TRI POT II COS III P P around, (S.2313, RIC 39, RSC 566). First with rough surface, fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $190
Vespasian, (69-79, A.D.), silver quinarius issued 75-79 A.D, (1.52 g), obv. IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG Laureate head right, rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTI Victory seated left holding wreath and palm branch, (S.2319, RIC 125, RSC 594 BMC 285, CBN 252). Toned, very fine and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $170
Vespasian, (A.D.69-79), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 71, (24.90 g), obv. IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M T[R P P P C]OS III, laureate head to right, rev. Mars advancing to right, holding transverse spear and trophy over shoulder, SC across, (cf.S.2335, RIC 447, C.440). Attractive strong portrait good very fine, weak on part of the obverse legend, rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $550
Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issue of middle of A.D. 71, (23.96 g), obv. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III, laureate head to right, rev. traces of VICTORIA AVGVSTI, S C in exergue, Victory standing right, foot on helmet, inscribing shield set on palm tree; on right, Judaea seated right, in attitude of mourning, (S.2344, RIC 467, BMC 582, C.624, H.1508). Field rough with faults etc and weak in places, otherwise fine/nearly fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 71, (26.19 g), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, around IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P PP COS III, rev. around to left, ROMA, Roma standing to left, holding Victory and spear, (S.2331, RIC 443, C.419). Old patina, areas of pitting and roughness, otherwise good fine, scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), AE dupondius, Lugdunum mint, issued A.D. 75, (12.56 g), obv. radiate head of Vespasian to right, around IMP CAES VESP AVG P M T R COS VI, rev. Felicitas standing to left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae, around FELICITA S PVBLICA, S.C. across, (cf.S.2346, RIC 818); another AE as, Rome mint, issue A.D. 71, (10.48 g), obv. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG COS III around, laureate head of Vespasian to right, rev. facade of altar-enclosure, PROVIDENT, S C across, (S.2360, RIC 494, C.396). Fine - nearly very fine, scarce. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Titus, (A.D. 79-81), silver denarius, Rome mint, issue of A.D. 79, (3.08 g), obv. IMP TITVS CAES VESP[ASIANVS AVG P M], laureate head to right, rev. TR POT VIIII IMP XIIII COS VIII P P, bound captive kneeling to right, at foot of trophy, (cf.S.2505, RIC 30, RSC 274). Has been tooled, lightly toned, good fine, scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Titus, (A.D. 79-81), silver denarius, Rome mint, issue of A.D. 79, (3.16 g), obv. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIANVS AVG P M, laureate head to right, rev. TR POT VIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P, capricorn left with globe below, (S.2510, RIC 19, RSC 294). Good fine/fine, scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130