Catalogue
Augustus as Octavian, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, uncertain Italian mint (probably Brundisium, maybe Rome), issued 29-27 B.C. (3.79 grams), obv. Victory draped standing to right on prow, right hand holds wreath and left hand a palm, rev. IMP CAESAR in exergue, Octavian standing in ornamental slow quadriga to right, holding branch in right hand and reins in left hand, (S.458, RIC 264, C.115, BMC 617). Old scratch on obverse, otherwise good very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Augustus as Octavian, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, Italy or uncertain mint, issued 29-27 B.C., (3.2 grams), obv. Octavian standing in ornamental slow quadriga to right, holding branch, in exergue IMP CAESAR, rev. Victory draped standing right on prow, holding wreath and palm, (S.458, RIC 264, BMC 617). Slightly off-centre on obverse and reverse, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $250
Augustus as Octavian, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, uncertain Italian mint (probably Brundisium, maybe Rome), issued 29-27 B.C. (3.61 grams), obv. Octavian head bare to right, in linear circle, rev. IMP to left, CA[ESAR] to right, naval and military trophy facing, its base crossed with rudder and anchor and set on prow to right, (S.-, RIC 265a, C.119, BMC 625). Bankers marks V and II on obverse, slightly off centred on obverse, otherwise good fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $110
Augustus as Octavian, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, uncertain Italian mint (probably Brundisium, maybe Rome), issued 29-27 B.C. (3.75 grams), obv. Octavian head bare to right, in linear circle, rev. IMP CAESAR on architrave of arch, surmounted by facing quadriga bearing Octavian, (S.459, RIC 267, C.123, BMC 624). Uneven tone, slightly off centred on obverse, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $480
Augustus as Octavian, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, uncertain Italian mint (probably Brundisium, maybe Rome), issued 29-27 B.C. (3.83 grams), obv. Octavian with terminal laureated bust to right with thunderbolt behind all within linear circle, rev. [I]MP to left across, CAESAR to right across, separating Octavian in togate seated half left on curule chair, holding Victory or Victoriola, (S.-, RIC 270, C.116, BMC 637). Minor surface pin pricks on the reverse, slightly off centred, otherwise good fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
Augustus as Octavian, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, uncertain Italian mint (probably Brundisium, maybe Rome), issued 29-27 B.C. (3.46 grams), obv. Octavian bare head to right within linear circle, rev. [I]MP to left across, CAESAR to right across, separating Octavian figure cloaked, holding in right hand a spear and in left hand a parazonium placed on top of a rostal column, (S.-, RIC 271, C.124, BMC 633). Uneven tone, otherwise good fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $110
Augustus as Octavian, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, uncertain Italian mint (probably Brundisium, maybe Rome), issued 29-27 B.C. (3.51 grams), obv. Apollo laureate head to right within linear circle, rev. [IMP CAESAR] in exergue, Octavian veiled and laureate ploughing with yoke to right, and in left hand a whip, (S.460, RIC 272, C.117, BMC 638). Off centred, otherwise fine and rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Augustus as Octavian, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, uncertain Italian mint (probably Brundisium, maybe Rome), issued 29-27 B.C. (3.52 grams), obv. Mars head helmeted to right below IMP, all within linear circle, rev. CAESAR on rim of round shield, with eight rayed star in centre, lying on crossed spear and sword, (S.461, RIC 274, C.44, BMC 644). Bankers circle mark in obverse field, otherwise good fine and very scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Augustus as Octavian, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver quinarius, uncertain Italian mint (probably Brundisium, maybe Rome), issued 29-27 B.C. (1.69 grams), obv. Octavian bare head to right around [C]AESAR IMP VII, all within linear circle, rev. ASIA RECEPTA around, Victory draped standing to left, right hand holding wreath and left hand a palm, all on cista mystica between two snakes, (S.462, RIC 276, C.14, BMC 647). Two punches on cheek, otherwise good fine and scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $60
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 19 B.C. by P. Petronius Turpilianus, (3.44 grams), obv. Feronia's bust with diadem to right, around TVRPILIANVS III VIR, below FE RON, rev. CAESAR AVGVSTVS SIGN RECE around, bare headed Parthian kneeling to right extending with right hand a standard with X marked vexillum attached, left hand kept low, (cf.S.496, RIC 288, C.484, BMC 14). Bankers circle punch in obverse field, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued c.19 B.C. by P.Petronius Turpilianus, (3.82 grams), obv. bare head of Augustus to right around CAESAR AVGVSTVS, rev. TVRPILIAN[VS] III VIR around, Tarpeia, long-haired facing half buried in shields with hands raised, (S.-, RIC 299, C.494, BMC 297). Scratches on neck and field on the obverse, otherwise very fine/good fine and very rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $0
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 19 B.C. by Q. Rustius, (3.42 grams), obv. jugate busts draped to right of Fortuna Victrix holding patera (nearer) and Fortuna Felix, diademed around Q RVSTIVS [FORTVNAE], below ANTIAT, rev. CAE[SARI AVGVS]TO, EX. SC in exergue, ornamental rectangular altar inscribed FOR RE, (S.-, RIC 322, C.513, BMC 4). Slightly off centred on the reverse, weak in places, otherwise fine and very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Augustus, in memorial of Julius Caesar, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), plated silver denarius, type of Rome mint, issued 17 B.C. by M. Sanquinius, (3.30 grams), obv. Julius Caesar laureate head to right, comet above showing four rays and tail, around M SANQVI NIVS III VIR, rev. herald or priest in long robe and feathered helmet standing left, right hand holding winged caduceus and left a shield, around AVGVST DI VI F LVDOS SAE, (S.-, RIC 340, C.6 [Julius Caesar], BMC 70). First with piece out of edge and copper core visible on obverse at base, otherwise good fine and very rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 16 B.C. by L. Mescinius Rufus, (3.62 grams), obv. laureate of Augustus to right in dotted circle, rev. L [MESCIN]I VS RVFVS around, Mars helmeted and cloaked, standing to left holding transverse spear, left hand holds a parazonium, standing on pedestal inscribed S P Q R / PR RE/ CAES in three lines, (S.-, RIC 351, C.463a, BMC 86). Weak in places, otherwise very fine/good fine and very rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), plated silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 16 B.C. by C. Antistius Vetus, (2.87 grams), obv. Venus bust draped to right around C ANTISTIVS VETVS III VIR, rev. COS / IMP CAESAR AVGV / XI, in three lines between simpulum to right, lituus to left above, tripod on left and patera on right below, (S.495, RIC 367, C.348, BMC 99). Even dark tone, very fine and rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $0
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued c.12 B.C. by L. Caninius Gallus, (3.48 grams), obv. bare head of Augustus to right, around AVGVSTVS, rev. L CANINI[VS GALLVS III VIR] around, long haired bearded barbarian kneeling to right, with right hand offering vexillum, (S.496, RIC 416, C.383, BMC 128). Banker's mark on obverse and reverse, weak in places, otherwise very good and rare.
Estimate $80
SOLD $80
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, North Peloponnesian mint, issued c.21 B.C., (3.67 grams), obv. bare head of Augustus to right, around AVGVS[TVS], rev. no legend, laurel wreath, interwoven with prows (corona rostrata), tied with long fillet arranged centrally, (S.-, RIC 473, C.335, BMC 669). Scratches on obverse, needs cleaning, otherwise fine/very good and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver cistophorus, Ephesus mint, issued 28-27 B.C., (10.04 grams), obv. laureate head of Octavian to right, around IMP CAESAR DIVI F COS VI LIBERTATIS [P R VINDEX], rev. PAX in field to left, Pax standing half left on parazonium or torch, right hand holding caduceus, in field to right a snake emerging from cista mystica, all within laurel wreath, (S.-, RIC 476, C.218, BMC 691). Very good / fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver cistophorus, Ephesus mint, issued 27-26 B.C., Sutherland Group VI, (11.5 grams), obv. IMP CAE SAR, bare head to right of Augustus, rev. AVGVSTVS below Capricorn to right, head to left, bearing cornucopiae, all within laurel wreath, (cf.S. 474-5, RIC 477, BMC 262, Sutherland `The Cistophori of Augustus', Group VI, No.154-173). Lightly toned, top silver surface eaten away on high points, good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $240
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver cistophorus, Ephesus mint, issued c.25 B.C., (10.92 grams), obv. bare head of Augustus to right, below IMP CAE SAR, line border, rev. AVGVSTVS in field above garlanded altar, sculptured with two confronting hinds, linear border, (S.476, RIC 479, C.33, BMC 694). Fine / very good and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $160
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver cistophorus, Ephesus mint, issued 27-23 B.C., Sutherland Group VI, (11.6 grams), obv. IMP CAE SAR, bare head to right of Augustus, rev. AVGVSTVS above garlanded altar ornamented with two stags, (S.476, RIC 482, SNG Von Post 544 [this coin], BMC 262, Sutherland `The Cistophori of Augustus', Group VI). Attractive blue tone with obverse surface scratches, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $580
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver cistophorus, Pergamum mint, issued 19-18 B.C., (9.64 grams), obv. bare head of Augustus to right, below IMP IX TR [PO V], rev. MART in field to left VLTO in field to right, either side of circular round temple of four columns, containing vexillum, (S.-, RIC 507, C.202, BMC 704, Sutherland 583 [obv.68, rev. 46]). Surface scratches, very good and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $90
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, Uncertain mint, issued after 27 B.C., (3.84 grams), obv. bare head of Augustus to right, rev. AVGVSTVS below, capricorn to right, holding globe attached to rudder and bearing cornucopia, (cf.S.477, RIC 547a, C.21, BMC 305). Solder mounted on the obverse, stain on part of reverse, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Augustus as Octavian, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), AE as, Narbo mint (Grant believed Arelate), issued Spring/Summer 40 B.C., (13.44 grams), obv. bare head of Augustus to right, traces of CAESAR to left, rev. prow to right with superstructure, I above, within dotted border, (S.-, RPC 518 [p.152], RIC - [but noted in 1st edition as Gaul mint], Sim. 1410 [p.165-6, Vol.VII], Grant Plate II No.11, Martini Colln. Ratto 1930, No.1497; Santamaria 1961, No.180; C.737). Very good/nearly fine and of great rarity.
Estimate $200
SOLD $90
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), AE as, Emerita (Spain) mint, issued 25-23 B.C. by P. Carisius, (11.49 grams), obv. bare head of Augustus to right, around CAESAR AVG TRIBVNIC POTES, rev. P. CARISIV[S] / LEG / AVGVST[I] in three lines, (S.509 var., cf.RIC 19, C.394 var., cf.SNG Ash 330-4). Very fine, extremely rare, the obverse legend variant apparently unpublished.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), AE quadrans, Lyons (Lugdunum) mint, issued 15-10 B.C., (2.47 grams), obv. bare head of Augustus to right, around IMP CAESAR, rev. [AVGVS]TV[S] above, [DIVI F] in exergue, bull butting to left, (S.-, RIC 228, C.36, BMC 564). Portrait nearly very fine, legends weak, very rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), AE as (3), Rome mint, issued 7 B.C., by P. Lurius Agrippa, obv. laureate head right, rev. SC legend around, another Lyons mint, issued 15 -10 B.C., obv. laureate head right, rev. front elevation of the altar at Lyons, ROM ET AVG in exergue, another Rome mint, issued A.D. 11-2, obv. head of Augustus to left, rev. SC with legend around ending POT XXXIIII, (S.507, 508, 510, RIC 229, 427, 471). First off-centre on reverse, otherwise generally fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), AE as, Lyons (Lugdunum) mint, issued 15-10 B.C., (10.79 grams), obv. laureate head of Augustus to right, around CAESAR PONT MAX, rev. ROM ET AVG in exergue, front elevation of the altar of Lyons, decorated with the corona civica between laurels, flanked by nude male figures, to left and right Victories on columns facing each other, (S.508, RIC 230, C.240, BMC 550). Good fine, scarce.
Estimate $140
SOLD $70
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), AE as, Lyons (Lugdunum) mint, issued 15-10 B.C., (7.54 grams), probably a barbarous copy, obv. laureate head of Augustus to right, around [CAES]AR PONT MAX, rev. ROM ET AVG in exergue, front elevation of the altar of Lyons, decorated with the corona civica between laurels, flanked by nude male figures, to left and right Victories on columns facing each other, (S.508, RIC 230, C.240, BMC 550), another (8.93 grams) with countermarks of wheel with central dots and dots between spokes on obverse and VAR monogram in square on reverse (CBN 1571 [same countermarks], another similar, AE semis in name of Tiberius issued A.D. 11-14, (5.02 grams), (S.564, C.36, RIC 246, BMC 588). Good; fine, countermarks very fine; fine, second very rare, last scarce. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), AE dupondius, Rome mint, issued 17 B.C. by P. Licinius Stolo, (13.08 grams), obv. AVGVSTVS / TRIBVNIC / POTEST in three lines within oak wreath, rev. P. STOLO III VIR A A A F F around large SC, (cf.S.504, RIC 347, C.440, CBN 311, BMC 197). Light porosity, brown patina, very fine and very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0