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Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), AE sestertius, issued 111, Rome Mint, (26.51 g), obv. laureate bust draped on far shoulder to right of Trajan, around IMP CAES NERVA TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, rev. ALIM ITAL in exergue, Annona standing to front looking left, holding corn ears and cornucopiae, child before with roll, around S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, S C across, (S.3177, RIC 459, BMC 869, C.510). Good very fine, very scarce.
Estimate $200
Passed in
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), AE as, Rome Mint, issued 112-117, (11.69 g), obv. laureate head of Trajan to right, around IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GERM DAC P M TR P COS VI PP, rev. Victory advancing right holding wreath and palm, around SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, S C across field, (S.-, RIC 593). Dark green patination, very fine, very scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), silver denarius, issued 117, Rome Mint, (3.26 g), obv, laureate bust with drapery on far shoulder to right, of Hadrian around IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, reverse, P M TR P COS II around, Pax standing left holding olive branch and cornucopiae, PAX in exergue, (cf.S.3523, RIC II.3.124, BMC 78, RSC 1015). Good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), silver denarius, issued 124, Rome Mint, (3.24 g), obv. laureate bust to right of Hadrian, drapery on left shoulder, around [IMP CAE]SAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, rev. P M TR P COS III around, Aeternitas standing to left holding heads of Sol and Luna, (cf.S.3458, RIC 81, RSC 1114). Toned, nearly extremely fine or better and a rare type.
Estimate $250
SOLD $240
Sabina, wife of Hadrian, (died A.D.136-7), AE dupondius/as, (11.91 g), Rome Mint, obv. draped bust to right of Sabina, around SABINA AVGVSTA, rev. CONCOR DIA AVG around, Concordia standing to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, (S.3943, RIC 1047, C.5). Brown patina, very fine, very scarce.
Estimate $180
SOLD $110
Sabina, wife of Hadrian, (died A.D.136-7), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, (23.20 g), obv. draped bust to right of Sabina, with hair knotted at back of head, around SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P.P., rev. PVDICITIA around, Pudicitia seated to left, holding her hand to her mouth and resting her other hand in her lap, S C in exergue, (S.3937, RIC 2531 [old number 1032], BMC 1877, cf.C.61). Attractive fine/very good and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), AE as, (9.54 g), Rome Mint, issued A.D. 147, obv. laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right, around ANTONINVS AVG PI VS P P TR P COS III, rev. SPQR/ OPTIMO/ PRINCIPI /SC in four lines within oak wreath, (S.4314, RIC 827a, C.791). Dark brown patina, attractive nearly extremely fine and rare in this condition.
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 164, (3.23 g), obv. laureate head of Marcus Aurelius to right, around ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS, rev. around PM TR P XVIII IMP II COS III, Mars standing to right, resting on spear and shield, (cf.S.4901, BMC 264, RIC 92, RSC 469). Toned, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $260
Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 164-5, (3.21 g), obv. laureate bust of Marcus Aurelius to right, around ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS, rev. around TR P VIII IMP II COS III, ARMEN in exergue, Armenia with peaked cap seated to left, in attitude of sadness, holding bow and quiver, before her vexillum and shield, (S.4881, RIC 81). Toned, nearly very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $260
Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 164-5, (3.34 g), obv. laureate bust of Marcus Aurelius to right, around ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS, rev. around TR P XIX IMP II COS III, ARMEN in exergue, Armenia with peaked cap seated to left, in attitude of sadness, holding bow and quiver, before her vexillum and shield, (cf.S.4881, RIC 122a, RSC 9a). Toned, good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 164-5, (3.34 g), obv. laureate bust of Marcus Aurelius to right, around ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS, rev. around TR P VIII IMP II COS III, ARMEN in exergue, Armenia with peaked cap seated to left, in attitude of sadness, holding bow and quiver, before her vexillum and shield, (S.4881, RIC 81). Toned, nearly very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $280
Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 164-5, (2.94 g), obv. laureate bust of^Marcus Aurelius to right, around ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS, rev. around TR P XIX IMP II COS III, ARMEN in exergue, Armenia with peaked cap seated to left, in attitude of sadness, holding bow and quiver, before her vexillum and shield, (cf.S.4881, RIC 122a, RSC 9a). Toned, good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 165-6, (3.23 g), obv. laureate head of Marcus Aurelius to right, around M ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS, rev. around LIB AVG III TR P XX COS III, Liberalitas standing to left, holding abacus and cornucopiae, (cf.S.4914, BMC 394, RIC 144, RSC 408). Toned, good very fine or better and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 165, (3.40 g), obv. laureate head of Marcus Aurelius to right, around M ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS, rev. around P M TR P XIX IMP II COS III, Annona standing head to left, holding cornucopiae and two ears of corn over a modius, prow to right, (S.4922, BMC 371, RIC 142, RSC 484). Lightly toned, good very fine - nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 166, (3.68 g), obv. laureate head of Marcus Aurelius to right, around M ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS, rev. around PIETAS AVG TR P XX COS III, Pietas standing left sacrificing out of patera over altar, (S.4918, BMC 397, RIC 148, RSC 463). Toned, extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $360
Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 166, (3.14 g), obv. laureate head of Marcus Aurelius to right, around M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, rev. around TR P XX COS III, Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae. PAX in exergue, (S.4915, RIC 145, RSC 434) (illustrated); another, (3.57 g), rev. around PIETAS AVG TR P XX COS III, Pietas standing left sacrificing out of patera over altar, (S.4918, BMC 397, RIC 148, RSC 463) (illustrated); another, (3.26 g), rev. Victory standing right, holding palm branch and placing shield inscribed VIC-PAR in two lines on palm tree, (S.4869, RIC 160, RSC 877); another, (3.49 g), rev. around FORT RED TR P XXII IMP V, COS III in exergue, Fortuna seated to left holding rudder and cornucopia, (cf.S.4900, RIC 185, C.208). Toning, very fine - good very fine, scarce. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $700
Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 167, (3.28 g), obv. laureate head of Marcus Aurelius to right, around M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, rev. around TR P XXI IMP IIII COS III, Providentia standing left, holding sceptre and wand over globe, (cf.S.4935, RIC 170, RSC 881). Extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 167-8, (3.42 g), obv. laureate head of Marcus Aurelius to right, around M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, rev. around TR P XXII IMP IV COS III, Providentia standing to left, holding sceptre and pointing with rod to a globe at her feet, (S.4935, RIC 176, RSC 890) (illustrated); another, (3.34 g), rev. Mars standing right, holding spear and shield on ground, (cf.S.4950, RIC 123, RSC 472); another, (3.24 g), rev. Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae, (S.4934, RIC 171, RSC 882) (illustrated); another, (3.42 g), rev. Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae. PAX in exergue, (S.4915, RIC 145, RSC 434). Toning, very fine - good very fine, scarce. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $800
Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), AE dupondius, Rome Mint, issued 161, (9.84 g), obv. radiate head to right, around IMP CAES M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG P M, rev. CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P XV around, COS III in exergue, S C across field, Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus with clasped hands, Marcus holds scroll, (cf.S.5021, RIC.801, cf.C.58). Attractive dark green patina, weak in places, otherwise good very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), AE dupondius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 165-66, (14.56 g), obv. radiate head of Marcus Aurelius to right, around M ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS PM, rev. around TR P XX IMP III COS III, Roma seated to left, holding Victory and spear, shield below, S C across, (cf.S.5030, RIC 921, C.876) (illustrated); AE sestertius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 163-164, (23.73 g), obv, M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS PM, laureate head right, rev. VICT AVG TR P XVIII IMP II COS III, S-C across fields, Victory standing right, holding trophy, Armenia in attitude of mourning at her feet, (S.5013, RIC 890, C.890). Green and brown toning, areas of encrustations, nearly very fine - very fine and scarce. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, (34.70 g), obv. laureate head of Marcus Aurelius to right, around M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS, rev. around TR POT XX IMP III COS III, [S C] across field, Providentia standing to left holding wand and sceptre, globe at feet, (cf.S.5008, RIC 923, C.805). Attractive deep toning, struck on a medallic flan with a heavy weight, very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $600
Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, issued 171, (22.12 g), obv. laureate head of Marcus Aurelius to right, around M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXV, rev. around IMP VI COS III, S C across field, Victory standing right, attaching shield inscribed VIC/GER to palm tree, (cf.S.4978, RIC 1001, MIR 18, 228-6/30, Banti 129). Dark brown patination, minor traces of green, good very fine, rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $240
Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), AE as, issued 177, (10.32 g), obv. laureate head of Marcus Aurelius to right, around M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM TR P XXXI, rev. around IMP VIII COS III, above FELICITATI AVG PP, S C across, galley rowed by four rowers to left over waves, steersman in stern, S C across field, (cf.S.5061, RIC 1194, C.188). Dark brown patination, good fine/fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, issued 177-178, (24.16 g), obv. M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXXII, head laureate to right, rev. around FELICITAS AVG IMP VIIII COS IIII, S C in field, Felicitas standing to left, holding caduceus and sceptre, (cf.S.4970, RIC 1227, C.184). Toned, very fine, scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), silver denarius, issued 161-175, Rome Mint, (3.04 g), obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, Faustina draped bust to right, rev. VENVS, Venus standing to left, holding sceptre and apple, (cf.S.5266, RSC 249, RIC 728, BMC 166). Toned, good very fine.
Estimate $120
Passed in
Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), AE sestertius, issued 161, Rome Mint, (29.75 g), obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust to right, rev. SAECVLI FELICIT, throne on which are seated two infant boys, (S.5282, RIC 1665, C.193, BMC 937). Dark brown patination, very fine/good very fine and rare, an unusually heavy sestertius.
Estimate $300
SOLD $240
Faustina Junior, (died 175 A.D.), wife or Marcus Aurelius, (161-175 A.D.), AE as/dupondius, issued 156-175 A.D., Rome Mint, (9.93 g), obv. draped bust to right, of Faustina II, FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, around, rev. FECVND AVGVSTAE around, SC across, Fecunditas or Faustina standing to front with head to left, holding a child in each arm, two other children beside her, (S.5294, RIC 1636 [Aurelius], C.101, BMC 977 [Aurelius]). Dark green/brown patination very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), AE as/dupondius, issued 161-175, Rome Mint, (11.10 g), obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, Faustina draped bust to right, rev. VESTA, Vesta standing to left, holding simpulum and palladium, (S.5307, C.285, RIC 1690, MIR 45). Toned, very fine or better.
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), posthumous AE sestertius, (20.27 g), obv. around DIVA FAV STINA PIA, draped bust to right, rev. CON[SE CR]ATIO, altar enclosure with door in front, S C across, (S.5230, RIC 1706, C.76). Green toning, mild surface pitting, good very fine - nearly extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Lucius Verus, (A.D. 161-169), silver denarius, issued 163, Rome Mint, (2.96 g), obv. L VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS, bare head to right, rev. captive Armenia in attitude of mourning seated to left on ground amidst arms, around TR P III IMP III COS II, (cf.S.5347, RIC 526, RSC 255). Toned, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $180