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Commodus, (177-192 A.D.), electrotype in two halves of an important medallion, obv. IMP COMMODVS AVG PIVS FELIX, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. VOTIS FELICIBVS, Commodus, veiled, sacrificing at tripod with a priest, at the entrance of a harbour with five vessels approaching a pharos, beneath the sea shore a slain bull, (Type of Gnecchi p.71, 175 and PL. 89,7, Gruber BM p.30, 44 and Pl.XXXV,3, BMC p.Clxxxiii). Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Crispina, wife of Commodus, (m. A.D.177), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued 178-180, (3.30 g), obv. draped bust to right of Crispina with hair bound up behind head, around CRISPINA AVG, rev. CONCORDIA around, clasped hands, (S.5997, RIC 279, BMC 29, RSC 9). Light golden toning, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $140
SOLD $170
Crispina, wife of Commodus, (A.D. 177-192), silver denarius, issued 177-192 A.D., Rome Mint, (3.28 g), obv. bust to right of Crispina, around CRISPINA AVGVSTA, rev. I V N O around, Juno, veiled standing to front with head to left, holding patera and sceptre, to left, a peacock standing to left. (S.6001, RIC 283, BMC 41, RSC 21). Toned, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Pertinax, (A.D. 193), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued 193, (3.35 g), obv. Pertinax head laureate to right, around IMP CAES P HELV PERTIN AVG, rev. around PROVID DEOR COS II, Providentia standing to left, holding up hand to star and other on breast, (S.6046, RSC 43, RIC 11a, BMC 13). Lightly toned, good very fine - nearly extremely fine with a strong portrait, very rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,400
Clodius Albinus, (A.D. 195-197), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 194, (2.95 g), obv. bare head of Clodius Albinus to right, around D CLOD SEPT ALBIN CAES, rev. around MINER PA CIF COS II, Minerva standing to left holding spear shield and olive branch, (S.6144, BMC 98, RIC 7, RSC 48). Lightly toned, some surface pitting, very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $190
Clodius Albinus, (195-197 A.D.), silver denarius, (3.07 g), Lugdunum Mint issued 196-197, obv. IMP CAE D CLO SEP ALB AVG, laureate head of Clodius Albinus to right, rev. FIDES LEGION COS II around, Aquila between two signa, surmounted by human hands, (S.6166, Ric 20b, RSC 24, BMC 284). Extremely fine with a delightful grey patination, very rare.
Estimate $2,000
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Septimius Severus, (A.D.193-211), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued 193, (3.29 g), obv. IMP CAE L SEPT SEV PERT AVG, head laureate to right, rev. around FIDEI LEG TR P COS, Fides standing to left, holding victoriola and vexillum, (cf.S.6275, RIC 1, RSC 146). Light surface corrosion, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, issued 201, Rome Mint, (3.22 g), obv. laureate head to right, SEVERVS PIVS AVG, rev. PART MAX P M TR P VIIII, captives seated either side of base of trophy, (cf.S.6323, RIC 176, RSC 370); fouree denarius in base metal, issued 196-7, (3.21 g), obv. laureate head to right of Septimius Severus, around L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII, rev. Hercules standing right holding club on ground in right hand, around HERCVLI DEFENS, (cf.S.6284, cf.RIC 97, cf.RSC 212). Toned, very fine - good very fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, issued 200, Rome Mint, (3.24 g), obv. laureate head to right of Septimius Severus, around SEVERVS AVG PART MAX, rev. Victory hovering to left, holding open wreath with both hands over shield set on base, around PM TR P VIII COS II PP, (S.6333, RIC 150, RSC 454). Toned, extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, issued 204, Rome Mint, (3.60 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). Extremely fine/good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $180
SOLD $130
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 207, (2.73 g), obv. laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, around SEVERVS PIVS AVG, rev. around PM TR P XV COS III P P, Africa wearing elephant-skin head-dress, standing right, holding a basket of fruit with a lion at her feet, (S.6341, RIC 207, RSC 493). Nearly extremely fine and very scarce reverse.
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-217), silver denarius, issued 194, Rome Mint, (2.78 g), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Domna, around IVLIA DO MNA AVG, rev. Venus standing to right, resting on column, holding apple and palm over shoulder, around VENERI VIC[TR], (S.6608, RIC 536, RSC 194, BMC 424). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-217), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued 197, (3.43 g), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Domna, around IVLIA AVGVST[A], rev. Julia seated left holding phoenix, two standards before, around MATRI CASTO RVM, (S.6596, RIC 568, RSC 131). Lightly toned, very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $260
Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-217), silver denarius, issued 198, Rome Mint, (3.41 g), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Domna, around IVLIA AVGVSTA, rev. Cybele enthroned to left between two lions, holding branch and sceptre, around MATER DEVM, (S.6593, RIC 564 [Severus], RSC 123); another, (3.51 g), rev. Isis standing to right, left foot on prow, nursing Horus, rudder against altar behind, around SAECVLI FELICITAS, (S.6606, RIC 577 [Severus], RSC 174). Good very fine. (2)
Estimate $180
SOLD $170
Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-217), silver denarius, issued 202, Rome Mint, (3.51 g), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Domna, around IVLIA AVGVSTA, rev. Hilaritas standing to left, holding long palm and sceptre, around HILARITAS, (S.6585, RIC 555 [Severus], RSC 76). Toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-217), silver denarius, issued 196-211, Rome Mint, (3.11 g), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Domna, around IVLIA AVGVSTA, rev. Hilaritas standing half left, between two naked boys, she holds long palm and cornucopiae, around HILARITAS, (S.6587, BMC 34 [Severus], RIC 557 [Severus], C.79). Large flan with attractive dark tone, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $180
SOLD $150
Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-217), silver denarius, issued 209, Rome Mint, (2.60 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, (3.52 g), rev. Ceres seated to left, holding corn-ears and long torch, around CERERI FRVGIF, (S.6576, RIC 546 [Septimius], RSC 14); another, (2.77 g), rev. Venus standing to right, resting on column, holding apple and palm over shoulder, around VENERI VICTR, (S.6608, RIC 632 [Severus], RSC 194, BMC 424). Toning, good very fine - nearly extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-217), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued 216, (2.99 g), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Domna, around IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG, rev. Venus seated to left, hand extended holding sceptre in left hand, around VENVS GENETRIX, (S.7106, RIC 388c [Caracalla], RSC 212). Toned, extremely fine, very scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-217), silver denarius, issued 211-217, Rome Mint, (3.27 g), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Domna, around IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG, rev. Vesta seated to left, holding palladium and sceptre, around VESTA, (S.7109, RIC 391 (Caracalla), RSC 226). Extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), silver denarius, issued 201-06, Rome Mint, (3.00 g), obv. laureate draped bust to right of Caracalla, around ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, rev. galley with rowers travelling to left over waves, around ADVENTVS AVGVSTOR, (S.6791, RIC 121, RSC 8). Toned, very fine - good very fine and rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $180
Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), silver denarius, issued 212, Rome Mint, (2.94 g), obv. laureate head to right of Caracalla, around ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT, rev. Annona seated to left, holding corn ears and cornucopiae, modius at feet, around P M TR P XV COS III PP, (S.6825, RIC 195, RSC 205). Some brilliance about uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), silver denarius, issued 212, Rome Mint, (3.28 g), obv. laureate head to right of Caracalla, around ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT, rev. Hercules standing facing head to left, holding branch and club with lion skin, around P M TR P XV COS III PP, (cf.S.6828, RIC 192, RSC 196). Some brilliance about uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), silver denarius, issued 216, Rome Mint, (2.86 g), obv. laureate draped bust to right of Caracalla, around ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, rev. Venus standing to left, holding sceptre, resting on shield, around VENVS VICTRIX, (S.6891, RIC 312d, RSC 613) (illustrated); another, (3.40 g), rev. Caracalla on horseback pacing to right, holding spear, enemy kneeling before, around PONTIF TR P XI COS III, PROF in exergue, (S.6874, RIC 108, RSC 510). Toning, very fine - good very fine. (2)
Estimate $180
SOLD $220
Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), silver antoninianus, issued 217, Rome Mint, (3.88 g), obv. radiate bust draped and cuirassed to right of Caracalla, around ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, rev. Serapis with modius on head, standing facing head to left, holding sceptre and wreath in hand, around P M TR P XX COS IIII P P, (S.6780, RIC 289f, RSC 383). Good extremely fine and rare in this condition.
Estimate $250
SOLD $190
Plautilla, wife of Caracalla, (c.A.D. 202-205), silver denarius, issued 202, (3.64 g), obv. draped bust of Plautilla to right, around PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE, rev. Caracalla and Plautilla holding hands, around PROPAGO IMPERI, (S.7073, RIC 362, RSC 21) (illustrated); another, (3.45 g), rev. Pietas standing to right holding a child, around PIETAS AVGG, (S.7072, RIC 367, RSC 16). Toning, good fine - nearly extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $280
Geta, (A.D. 209-212), silver denarius, issued 207, Rome Mint, (3.40 g), obv. bare headed bust to right, around P SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES, rev. PONTIF COS around, Minerva facing head left, with shield and spear, (S.7186, RIC 34b, RSC 104a). Toned, nearly extremely fine, scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $220
Geta (A.D. 209-212), silver denarius, Rome Mint (3.25 g), obv. laureate head right, around P SEPT GETA PIVS AVG BRIT, rev. Liberalitas standing, head left, with counting board & cornucopiae, around LIBERALI TAS AVGV (S.7247, RIC.88) (illustrated); another, (3.36 g), rev. Nobilitas standing right holding sceptre and Palladium, (S.7184, RIC 13a, RSC 90); another, (3.31 g), rev. Genius standing left sacrificing from patera over altar anf holding corn ears, (cf.S.7187, RIC 59b, RSC 114). Toning, nearly very fine - very fine. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Macrinus, (A.D. 217-218), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.37 g), issued A.D. 217, obv. bearded Macrinus laureate cuirassed bust to right, around IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG. rev. Felicitas standing to left, holding cornucopiae and caduceus, around PONTIF MAX TR P II COS P P, (S.7351, RIC 32, RSC 82). Toned, good very fine - nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Macrinus, (217-218 A.D), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.09 g), obv. bearded Macrinus laureate cuirassed bust to right, around IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG. rev. Salus seated to left, holding patera feeding a serpent from an altar, around SALVS PVBLICA, (S.7362, RIC 86, RSC 116a). Good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Macrinus, (A.D. 217-218), AE as, Rome Mint, (12.08 g), issued A.D. 217-8, obv. bearded Macrinus laureate and cuirassed bust to right, around IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRI[NVS A]VG. rev. Securitas standing facing, head to left, legs crossed, holding sceptre and resting on a column, around SECVRITAS TEMPORVM, S C across field, (S.7430 [80 pounds F], RIC 204, C.124, BMC 148). Rough surface, heavier than usual, otherwise fine and rare.
Estimate $100
Passed in