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Rome, libral standard based on the Roman libra, AE As, Aes Grave, (approx. 350 g), (280-276 B.C.), obv. Janus-like double head of the Dioscuri, rev. Mercury head with winged petasus left, (S.519, Syd. 8. Crawford 14/1, Haeberlin p. 93 ff., plate 38, 1-7). Green patina, minor piece from edge, nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $2,000
C. Porcius Cato, (c.123 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint (3.20 g), obv. Roma helmeted head to right, X behind neck, rev. Victory in biga to right, C. CATO below, ROMA in exergue, (S.149, Cr.274/1, Syd.417, RSC Porcia 1). Toned, very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $130
L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, (90 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.70 g), obv. Apollo laureate head to right, arrow behind, dotted border, rev. naked horseman galloping to right holding palm, L.PISO FRV[GI, XVIIII below, (S.235, Cr.340/1, Syd. 663, RSC Calpurnia 11). Attractive light patina, very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
C. Mamilius Limetanus, (c.82 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.72 g), obv. Mercury bust to right, caduceus behind, AT monogram above, rev. Ulysses walking to right, his dog before, C. MAMIL behind, LIMETAN before, (S.282, Cr.362/1, Syd.741, RSC Mamilia 6). Serrated and brittle edge, minor piece broken off, nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $500
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A. Postumius A.f.Sp. n. Albinus, (81 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.71 g), obv. head veiled of Hispania to right, with dishevelled hair, HISPAN downwards, border of dots, rev. togate figure to left with right hand raised, standing between legionary eagle and fasces with axe, in field AL(ligated)BIN /A to left, and .S.N to right, POST.A.F in exergue, serated edge, (S.297, C.372/2, Syd 746, BMC 2839, RSC Postumia 8 [p.82]). Toned, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Mark Antony and Octavia, (40-32 B.C.), silver cistophorus, Ephesus Mint, issued 39 B.C., (8.64 g), obv. laureate head of Mark Antony to right, around M ANTONIVS IMP COS DESIG ITER ET TERT, rev. Octavia head to right on cista mystica between two interlaced serpents, III VIR R P C around, two uncertain countermarks on the reverse (S.1412, BMC 133, RSC 2, Syd.1197). Good - very good and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $260
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), AE quadrans, Rome Mint, issued 8 B.C. by Pulcher, Taurus and Regulus, the IIIviri monetales, (3.45 g), obv. PVLCHER TAVRVS REGVLVS around cornucopiae and SC, rev. III VIR A A A F F around altar, (S.1698, RIC 425); another issued 9 B.C. by Lamia, Silivs and Annivs moneyers, obv. similar with LAMIA SILIVS ANNIVS around, rev. as before (S.1695, RIC 422). Toned, very fine or better and scarce. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $190
Divus Augustus, (after AD 14), Orichalcum sestertius, (28.69 g). Rome Mint, under Tiberius, issued A.D. 35-36, obv. OB CIVES SER inscribed on shield surrounded by oak wreath, DIVO AVGVSTO S P Q R around, two adduced Capricorns and globe below, rev. TI. CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXXVIII around large S C, (S.1763, RIC [Tiberius] 63, BMC 109, C. [Augustus] 303). Dark brown patina with minor reverse roughness, otherwise good very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,200
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Divus Augustus, (died A.D. 14), AE sestertius, struck under Tiberius, Rome Mint, issued 36-37 A.D., (25.00 g), obv. quadriga of elephants left, with riders, radiate figure of Augustus sitting left, holding laurel-branch and sceptre, above, DIVO AVGVSTO SPQR, rev. [TI] CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST PM TR POT [XXXIIX] around large SC, (S.1784, RIC 68, C.308, BMC 125). Toned, nearly fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $280
Tiberius, (A.D. 14-37), AE as, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 15-16, (10.95 g), obv. bare head of Tiberius to right, around TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VII, rev. PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN POTEST XVII, Livia seated to right, with patera and sceptre, S C across, (cf.S.1769, RIC 33 [R3], BMC 65). Good very fine with attractive green-black patination, extremely rare.
Estimate $800
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Agrippina, mother of Gaius (Caligula), (d. A.D. 33), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 37-41, (25.89 g), obv. draped bust of Agrippina Senior to right, around AGRIPPINA M F MAT C CAESARIS AVGVSTI, dotted border, rev. carpentum drawn to left by two mules, above S P Q R, and MEMORIAE AGRIPPINAE, (S.1827, RIC 55, BMC 81, CBN 128). Brown patina, flaw on reverse surface, otherwise nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $340
Claudius, (A.D. 41-54), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 41-42, (26.11 g), obv. laureate head of Claudius to right, around TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP, rev. SPES AVGVSTA around, Spes draped advancing to left, right hand holding flower, left raising skirt, S C in exergue, (S.1853, BMC 132, RIC 99, cf.C.85, CBN 165). Portrait very fine, otherwise nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,000
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Claudius, (A.D. 41-54), AE as, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 41-42, (12.66 g), obv. bare head of Claudius to left, around TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP, rev. CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI, Constantia standing to left, holding sceptre, SC across in field, (S.1857, RIC 95, BMC 140, C.14). Earthen brown patination, very fine or better, scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $200
Nero, (54-68 A.D.), AE As, (10.90 g), Lugdunum (Lyon) Mint, struck circa 65 A.D., obv. bare head right, globe at point of bust, around NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TRP IMP P, rev. The Ara Pacis, ornamented altar enclosure, with ARAPACIS in exergue, S C across, (S.1971, RIC 458, C.27, BMC 360). Minor surface roughness, otherwise good very fine and very rare in this condition.
Estimate $500
SOLD $360
Nero, (A.D. 54-68), AE Sestertius, issued c.64, Rome Mint, (26.54 g), obv. laureate head to left of Nero, around NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP PP, rev. Ceres on right veiled and draped seated left, holding torch, feet on stool, Annona draped standing facing, right hand on hip, left hand holds cornucopiae, modius between them on altar, ship's stern behind, around ANNONA [AVGVSTI] CERES, S C in exergue, (cf.S.1952, RIC 391, BMC 307). Weak in places, porous, otherwise very fine and a rare type.
Estimate $800
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Nero, (A.D. 54-68), AE as, issued c.65, Rome Mint, (10.50 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). Dark green patina, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $400
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Titus, as Caesar, (69-79 A.D.), AE As (9.65 g), Lugdunum (Lyon) Mint, struck under Vespasian, in 77-78, obv. laureate head right, globe at point of neck, around T CAES IMP AVG F TR P COS VI CENSOR, rev. VICTORIA NAVALIS, S C across field, Victory standing left on prow, holding wreath and palm frond, (cf.S.2485, RIC II.1 1275 (Vespasian), Lyon 130). Brown surfaces, nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $210
Titus, (A.D. 79-81), AE as, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 80, (11.67 g), obv. laureate head of Titus to left, around IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VIII, rev. Pax standing to left holding caduceus and olive branch, PAX AVGVST around, S C across field, (S.2549, RIC 129b, BMC 212, cf.201). Attractive dark green patina, good fine and very scarce.
Estimate $150
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Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), AE as, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 85, (9.99 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS POT P P, rev. two oval shields crossed, with vexillum, spears, trumpets in background, S C across field, (S.2792, RIC 267, C.537). Light attractive dark brown patina, some reverse corrosion, otherwise very fine, scarce in this condition.
Estimate $250
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Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 86, (26.23 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER P P, rev. S C in exergue, Domitian standing left crowned by Victory, (S.2774, cf.RIC 322, C.510). Dark green patina, good very fine/nearly very fine, very scarce.
Estimate $500
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Domitian, (81-96 A.D.), AE As (10.45 g), Rome Mint, struck in 86, obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII CENS [PER P P], laureate bust right, wearing aegis, rev. S C across field, Mars advancing left, holding Victory and trophy, (cf.S.2789, RIC II.1 496, BMC 392). Dark brown patina, weak in parts good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $300
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Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), AE as, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 88, (12.32 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII CENS PER PP, rev. Domitian sacrificing before temple with victimarius, musicians and attendant, around [COS] XIIII LVD SAEC FEC, S C in exergue, (S.2802, RIC 383, C.91). Attractive brown patina, very fine and rare, a most interesting reverse.
Estimate $250
SOLD $150
Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), AE sestertius, issue struck at Rome in A.D.95-96, (25.20 g), obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVII CENS PER PP, head laureate to right, rev. IOVI VICTORI around, S C in exergue, Jupiter seated to left, holding Victory and sceptre, (cf.S.2766, RIC II 794, BMC 474). Dark brown patina, some bronze patination visible, minor flan crack, otherwise good very fine and rare.
Estimate $700
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Nerva, (A.D. 96-98), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 97, (3.41 g), obv. laureate head of Nerva to right, around IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR POT, rev. around COS III PATER PATRIAE, priestly implements, lituus, simpulum, aspergillum and jug, (S.3023, RIC 24, RSC 48, BMC 33). Peripheral patination, good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $240
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued 103-107, Rome mint, (3.33 g), obv. laureate head of Trajan to right, around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V P P, rev. Dacian captive seated right in attitude of mourning at foot of trophy, around S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, (cf.S.3146, RIC 223, RSC 537c, Woytek 190a). Toned, good very fine, very scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $190
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued 102, (3.07 g), obv. laureate head of Trajan to right, draped on far shoulder, around IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM, rev. Mars advancing to right, holding trophy and spear, around P M TR P COS IIII P P, (cf.S.3146, RIC 52, RSC 228a). Toned, good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), silver quinarius, issued 100 A.D., Rome Mint, (1.60 g), obv. laureate bust, drapery on right shoulder of Trajan, around IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, rev. Victory advancing to right, holding wreath and palm, around COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, (S.3175, RIC 133, RSC 79, Woytek 372b, King 4). Toned, very fine or better and rare.
Estimate $500
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Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), silver denarius, issued 112-114, Rome Mint, (3.48 g), obv. laureate bust draped to right of Trajan, rev. Arabia standing to left, holding branch and bundle of canes, camel at feet on left, (cf.S.3118, RIC 245, RSC 26) (illustrated); Elagabalus, (A.D. 218-222), issued A.D. 218-219, (4.48 g), obv. laureate bust right, rev. Salus standing to right, (S.7543, RIC 140, RSC 256); Lucilla, wife of Lucius Verus, (m.A.D.164, d.A.D. 182), (3.44 g), obv. draped bust to right, rev. in three lines within wreath, VOTA PVBLI CA, (S.5494, RIC 791, RSC 98); Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), Emesa mint, issued A.D. 194, (2.97 g), obv. laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, rev. Bonus Eventus standing to left, (S.6267, RIC 369, RSC 68); another, Rome mint, issued A.D. 209, (2.55 g), rev. Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and cornucopiae (S.6306, RIC 278a, RSC 298). Toning, good fine - nearly extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Hadrian, (A.D. 117 - 138), AE as, Rome Mint (12.00 g), obv. laureate bust right with drapery on far shoulder, around HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, rev. S C across within laurel wreath, (S.3693, RIC II.3 2290 [831], C.1394, BMC 1615). Dark brown patina, good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Hadrian, (117-138 A.D.), AE As, issued 121-122 A.D., Rome Mint, (10.32 g), obv. Around IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate bust to right of Hadrian, draped and cuirassed viewed from front, rev. S-C to left and right of field around P M TR P COS III, Pax standing to left, holding a branch and a cornucopiae, (cf.S.3688, RIC 676 [This Coin Illustrated and referenced], cf.Strack 575, Glasgow 376). Nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $300