Catalogue
Julius Caesar, (c.47-46 B.C.), silver denarius, (3.508 grams), Africa mint, obv. diademed head of Venus to right, rev. CAESAR to right, Aeneas walking left, carrying Anchises and palladium, dotted border, (S.1402, Cr.458/1, Syd.1013, Julius Caesar 12). Some hoard patination, otherwise nearly very fine, scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $290
Mark Antony, (32-31 B.C.), silver denarius, mint moving with Mark Antony, obv. praetorian galley to right with rowers etc., around partial legends ANT AVG III VIR. R.P.C., rev. legionary eagle between two standards, LEG XI, LEG XIX, LEG XX below, (S.1479 [£100], Cr.544/25, 544/35, 544/36, Syd.1229, 1242, 1243), C. Mark Antony 39, 55, 57). Fair - fine. (3)
Estimate $180
SOLD $200
Mark Antony, (32-31 B.C.), silver denarius, mint moving with Mark Antony, obv. praetorian galley to right with rowers etc., around partial legends ANT AVG III VIR. R.P.C., rev. legionary eagle between two standards, LEG III, LEG IV, LEG VIIII below, (S.1479 [£100], Cr.544/15, 544/17, 544/22, Syd.1217, 1219, 1226), C. Mark Antony 28, 30, 36). Fair - fine. (3)
Estimate $180
SOLD $180
Mark Antony and Octavian, (41 B.C.), silver denarius, mint moving with Mark Antony, (3.710 grams), obv. bare head of Mark Antony to right, around [M] ANT IMP AVG III VIR R P C M BARBAT Q P, rev. bare head of Octavian to right, around CAESAR IMP PONT III VIR R P C, (S.1504 [£400 VF], Cr.517/2, Syd.1181). Off centred on reverse, with large flan, attractive grey tone, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $700
SOLD $800
Octavian (later Augustus), (43 B.C.), silver denarius, Gallia Cisalpina and Italy mint, (3.40 grams), obv. C. CAESAR IMP, bust of Octavian to right, rev. equestrian statue to left, with right hand raised, trace of S.C. in exergue, (S.1534 [£350 VF], Cr.490/1, Syd.1318, C. Augustus 246 [£200]); another (3.08 grams), (42 B.C.), obv. draped bust of Mars to right, spear behind, CAESA[R III] VIR R.P.C. around, rev. S C either sides of legionary eagle surmounted by trophy, standard either side, (S.1537 [£250 VF], Cr. 497/3, S.1120, C. Augustus 248 [£130]). Grey patina, very good and rare. (2)
Estimate $140
SOLD $160
Tiberius, (A.D. 14-37), silver denarius, Lugdunum mint, issued A.D. 14-37, (3.870 grams), obv. laureate head of Tiberius to right, around TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, rev. PONTIF MAXIM, Livia seated to right, with vertical sceptre and branch, (S.1763 [£375 EF], RIC 30, BMC 48, H.916 [304]). Round and well centred, unevenly toned, good very fine or better and rare in this condition.
Estimate $800
SOLD $0
Drusus, (d.A.D. 23), silver drachm, Caesarea in Cappadocia mint, issued 33-34, (3.468 grams), obv. laureate head to right of Tiberius, around traces of TI CAES AVG P M TR P XXXV, rev. Drusus head to left, DRVSVS CAES TI AVG F COS II TR P IT, (S.1792, RIC 86, RPC 3622, BMC 171). Nearly fine/fine and very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $210
Caligula, (A.D. 37-41), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 37-38, (9.070 grams), obv. bare head of Caligula to left, around [C CAES]AR 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, BMC 46). Weak in places, small flan, minor surface roughness, otherwise nearly fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $80
Claudius, (A.D. 41-54), AE dupondius, Rome mint, issued 41-42, (12.670 grams), obv. bare head of Claudius to left, around TI CLAV]DIVS CAESAR AVG PM T[R P IMP], rev. CERES AVGVSTI, Ceres enthroned to left, holding corn-ears and torch, SC in exergue, (S.1855 [£75 F], RIC 94, BMC 136). Weak in places, otherwise good fine and scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
Claudius, (A.D. 41-54), early British Imitative issue, AE as, Rome mint type, issued after 42, (11.036 grams), obv. bare head to left, around TI CLAVD[IVS 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). Black, weak on part of obverse legend, otherwise fine and scarce.
Estimate $80
SOLD $0
Claudius, (A.D. 41-54), AE quadrans, Rome mint, issued A.D. 41, (2.804 grams), obv. three legged modius, around TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG, rev. S C in centre around PON M TR P IMP COS DES IT; another similar issued A.D. 42, (2.724 grams), rev. PON M TR P IMP P P COS II, S C in centre, (S.1863, 1865, RIC 84, 90, BMC 179, 182); another issued A.D. 41, (2.760 grams), obv. as above with hand left holding pair of scales, P N R between, rev. PON M TR P IMP COS DES IT, S C in centre, (S.1864, RIC 85, BMC 174) another (2.006 grams). Dark patination, all with varying waterworn degrees, otherwise generally very fine and scarce. (4)
Estimate $140
SOLD $120
Nero, (A.D. 54-68), AE As, Rome mint, issued A.D. 65, (7.974 grams), obv. laureate head of Nero to right, around NERO CAESAR AVG GERM IMP, rev. around traces of PACE P R VBIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT, temple of Janus with closed doors, (S.1974, RIC 306, WCN 288). Needs minor conservation, otherwise nearly very fine.
Estimate $170
SOLD $140
Galba, (A.D. 68-69), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 71, (26.72 grams), obv. laureate bust of Galba to left, around SER GALBA IMP CAES A VG, rev. in oak wreath with three lines, SPQR OB CIV.SER, (cf.S.2125 [£750 VF], RIC 269). Dark tone, good very fine/very fine and rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,200
Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 69-79, (2.548 grams), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right [IMP C]AESAR VESPAS[IANVS AVG] around, rev. IVDAEA in exergue with Judaea seated to right at foot of trophy, (S.2296, RIC 15, C.226). Very good and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 71, (3.414 grams), 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 [£75VF], RIC 39, RSC 566). Good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $180
SOLD $120
Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 69-70, (3.038 grams), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, around IM[P CAE]SAR VESPASIANVS AVG, rev. confronted bare heads of Titus and Domitian, CAES[AR AVG F] COS CAESAR AVG F PR around, (S.2399 [£350 VF], RIC 2, RSC 5). Nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $320
Titus, (A.D. 79-81), silver denarius, Rome mint, issue of A.D. 80, (3.530 grams), obv. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIANVS AVG P M, laureate head to right, rev. TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P, wreath on curule chair, (S.2516 [£120 VF], RIC 25a, BMC 66, RSC 318). Nearly very fine and rare in this condition.
Estimate $180
SOLD $200
(Titus), from Moesia & Thrace, period of Titus (A.D. 79-81), (6.862 grams), AE 24 with countermark of TI.C.A within square on Augustus dupondius, (Martini, Nom.6, Pangerl Collection of Countermarked Imperial coins type 89). Countermark very fine, host coin poor.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
(Titus), from Moesia & Thrace, period of Titus (A.D. 79-81), (7.086 grams), AE 24 with countermarks of TI.C.AE and AVG, both within separate squares on an Augustus dupondius, also trace of another countermark (Martini, Nom.6, Pangerl Collection of Countermarked Imperial coins type 90 [most reported carry both countermarks]). Countermark very fine, host coin poor.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
(Titus), from Moesia & Thrace, period of Titus (A.D. 79-81), (6.408 grams), AE 23 with countermarks of TI.C.AE, AVG and helmet in separate squares or shield on an Augustus as from Ephesus, (Martini, Nom.6, Pangerl Collection of Countermarked Imperial coins type 98 [most reported carry all countermarks]). Countermark very fine, host coin poor.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 89, (3.624 grams), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII, rev. around IMP XIX COS XIIII CENS P P P, Minerva standing to left, holding spear, (cf.S.2731 [£160 EF], BMC 154, RIC 140, RSC 250). Full flan, nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $160
SOLD $120
Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 94-5, (3.544 grams), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIIII, rev. around IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P, Minerva standing to left, holding spear, (cf.S.2736 [£160 EF], BMC 226, RIC 189, RSC 286). Full flan, toned, well centred extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 88-89, (3.152 grams), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII, rev. around IMP XIX COS XIIII CENS P P P, Minerva standing to left, holding thunderbolt and spear, (S.2732 [£55 VF], BMC 153, RIC 139, RSC 251); Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 99, (2.988 grams), obv. IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM, laureate head right, rev. PONT MAX TR POT COS II, Pax standiing left, (S.3152, RIC 17, RSC 302) another issued 107, (2.856 grams), obv. laureate head to right, drapery on far shoulder, rev. COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC around, Victory on prow with palm branch and wreath, (S.3129, RIC 128, RSC 74, BMC 328). First and last with blue and gold tone, second with flaking on reverse field, otherwise good fine - nearly extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Domitian - Antoninus Pius, annonymous Roman copper quadrans, period of Domitian to Antoninus Pius, (1st - 2nd century A.D.), (2.468 grams), obv. winged petasus, rev. caduceus and S C, (S.2928, RIC 32 [p.219]); another Trajan, (2.812 grams), obv. Hercules bust to right, IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GERM around, rev. club and S C (S.3249, RIC 699), another Domitian, (2.632 grams), obv. Minerva right, around IMP DOM AVG, rev. S C in wreath, (S,2823, RIC 436. Very fine and scarce. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), silver denarius, issued 99, Rome mint, (3.308 grams), obv. laureate head to right of Trajan, around IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM, rev. Vesta seated to left, holding patera and torch, around P M TR P COS II P P, (S.3143, RIC 9, RSC 203, BMC 26). Toned, extremely fine/good very fine.
Estimate $140
SOLD $100
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), silver denarius, issued 102, Rome mint, (3.230 grams), obv. laureate bust draped to right of Trajan, 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 228). Extremely fine and rare in this condition.
Estimate $200
SOLD $100
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), AE dupondius, issued 98, Rome mint, (13.890 grams), obv. radiate head to right of Trajan, around IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M, rev. Abundantia seated to left on chair of two crossed cornucopiae, holding sceptre, around TR POT COS II, S C in exergue, (cf.S.3225, RIC 385, C.-). Polished, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Sabina, wife of Hadrian, (died A.D.136-7), silver denarius, issued 136, (3.102 grams), Rome mint, obv. draped bust to right of Sabina, with hair knotted at back of head, around SABINA AVGVSTA, rev. Venus standing right, holding apple and drawing out fold from drapery, around VENERI GENETRICI (S.3924, RIC H396, RSC 73, BMC 944). Lightly toned, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $170
Antoninius Pius, (A.D. 138-161), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 158-159, (3.174 grams), obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII, laureate head to right, rev. COS IIII, distyle shrine with arched roof containing statue of the Genius of the Senate standing on a pedestal, (S.4077, RIC 285, RSC 331). Good very fine, very scarce.
Estimate $220
SOLD $150
Antoninius Pius, (A.D. 138-161), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 141, (3.192 grams), obv. ANTONINVS AVG PI VS P P TR P COS III, bare head to right, rev. AEQVITAS AVG, Aequitas standing left holding scales and sceptre, (S.4049, BMC 173, RIC 61, RSC 14); another AE dupondius, issued 142, (11.080 grams), obv. similar but radiate head to right, rev. A NNO NA AVG, S C across, Annona standing right, between modiuus and prow, holding corn ears and cornucopiae, (S.4264, RIC 656, C.36). Fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70