Catalogue
L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus, (89 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.81 grams), obv. bare head of king Tatius to right, SABIN behind, TA monogram before, rev. two Roman soldiers each carrying a woman in his arms, L.TITVRI in exergue, (S.249, Cr.344/1a, Syd.698a, B.Tituria 1). Good very fine, scarce in this condition.
Estimate $200
SOLD $190
Cn. Lentulus Clodianus, (c.88 B.C.), silver quinarius, (2.02 grams), obv. Jupiter head right, rev. Victory to right crowning trophy, CN LEN[T] in exergue, (S.255, Cr.345/1, Syd. 703, RSC Cornelia 51). Off centred, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
M. Fannius and L. Critonius, (86 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.69 grams), obv. Ceres head to right, AED PL behind, rev. two aediles, seated right, PA to left, M FAN L CRT in exergue, (S.267, Cr.351/1, Syd.717a, B.Critonia 1). Toned, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
C. Hosidius C.f. Geta, (68 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.82 grams), obv. Bust of Diana, draped to right, bow and quiver at her shoulder, GETA behind, III VIR before, rev. wild boar of Calydon to right, pierced by spear and attacked by dog, C HOSIDI CF in exergue, (S.347, Cr.407/1, Syd.904, B.Hosidia 2). Attractive tone, serrated edge, obverse scratches, good very fine, and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $270
L. Cassius Longinus, (63 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.49 grams), obv. Vesta veiled draped head to left, kylix behind, L before, rev. male standing left, dropping tablet inscribed V, into a cista, LONGIN III V behind, (S.364, Cr.413/1, Syd.935, B.Cassia 10); L. Torquatus, (c.113-112 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.79 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head to right, ROMA behind, X under chin, all within torques, rev. warrior horseman galloping to left, Q behind, L. TORQVA BELOW below, EX SC in exergue, (S.172, Cr.295/1, Syd.518). Weak in places, otherwise fine - nearly very fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
M. Aemilius Scaurus and P. Plautius Hypsaeus, (c.58 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (4.01 grams), obv. king Aretas kneeling beside camel to right, M.SCAVR and AED CVR above, [RE]X ARET[AS] in exergue, [E]X to left, SC to right, rev. Jupiter in quadriga to left, [P.HYPSAEVS] / AED CVR above, CAPTV on right, C.HYPSAE COS/ PREIVER in exergue, scorpion below horses, (S.379, Cr.422/1b, Syd.913, RSC Aemilia 8). Grey tone, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $240
L. Marcius Philippus, (c.56 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.84 grams), obv. Ancus Marcius head to right, ANCVS and lituus below and to left, dotted border, rev. PHILIPPVS behind equestrian statue to right on an arcade of five arches, within A Q V A MAR, flower below horse, (S.382, Cr.425/1, Syd.919a, B.Marcia 29). Cleaned, good very fine, very scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $250
T. Carisius, (46 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.66 grams), obv. head of Juno Moneta to right, MONETA behind, rev. cap of Vulcan over anvil between tongs and hammer, T. CA[RISIV]S above, (S.447 [Å“90 VF], Cr.464/2, Syd.982, B. Carisia 1b). Toned, off centred reverse with several light obverse scratches, good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
L. Mussidius Longus, (42 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.99 grams), obv. facing bust of Sol, radiate and draped, rev. [L. MVSSID]IVS LONGVS above platform inscribed CLOAC with two statues of Venus Cloacina, (S.495, Cr.494/43b, Syd. 1094a, B. Mussidia 7a). Attractive grey tone, slightly off centred reverse, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $320
Tiberius, (A.D. 14-37), silver denarius, Lugdunum mint, issued A.D. 14-37, (3.59 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 [Å“375 EF], RIC 30, BMC 48, H.916 [304]). Round and well centred, good fine and scarce.
Estimate $350
SOLD $280
Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), silver denarius, Rome mint, issue of A.D. 69-70, (2.87 grams), obv. [IMP CAE]SAR VESPASIAN[VS AVG], laureate head to right, rev. IVDAEA in exergue, Judaea seated to right weeping at foot of trophy, (S.2296, RIC 15, BMC 37, RSC 226, H.759 [198]); another from Rome mint, issued A.D. 74-75, (3.39 grams), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, around [IM]P CAESAR VESPASIANVS A[VG], rev. Victory standing to left, on prow of galley, holding wreath and palm, PON MAX TR P COS VI around, (S.2303, RIC 93, RSC 368). First coin fair, second with off centred obverse, otherwise very fine and scarce. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), AE quadrans, Rome mint, issued A.D. 83 or later, (2.75 grams), obv. no legend with rhinoceros walking to right, rev. IMP DOMIT AVG GERM, with S C in centre across field, (S.2834, RIC 434, C.673). Attractive dark brown patina, very fine or better, scarce in this condition.
Estimate $120
SOLD $190
Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 119, (2.99 grams), obv. laureate head of Hadrian to right, drapery on right shoulder, around IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, rev. around P M TR P COS III, VOT PVB in field across, Pietas standing to right holding raised hands, (S.3549, RIC 141, RSC 1477). Toned, good very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 209, (3.26 grams), obv. laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, around SEVERVS PIVS AVG, rev. around P M TR P XVII COS III P P, Neptune standing half left, foot on rock, holding trident and hand on knee, (S.6346, RIC 228, RSC 529). Dark tone, minor edge crack, good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 211, (3.05 grams), obv. laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, around SEVERVS PIVS AVG, rev. around VICT BRIT P M TR P XIX COS III P P, Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm, (S.6371, RIC 247, RSC 722). Dark tone, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $280
Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-217), silver denarius, issued 203, Rome mint, (3.39 grams), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Domna, around IVLIA AVGVSTA, rev. Pietas standing to left both hands raised in invocation, altar at feet, around PIETAS PVBLICA, (S.6601, RIC 574 [Severus], RSC 156); Septimius Severus, (a.D. 193-211), silver denarius, Laodicea mint, issued A.D. 197 (3.34 grams), obv. laureate head right, rev. Severus on horse to right, (S.6353, RSC 580). First coin nearly extremely fine, second good fine/fine missing most of legends. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), silver denarius, issued 206, Rome mint, (3.03 grams), obv. laureate bust draped to right of Caracalla, around ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, rev. Caracalla standing left, sacrificing over tripod, around VOTA SVSCEPTA X, (S.6909, RIC 150, RSC 688); Geta, (A.D. 209-212), silver denarius, issued 199-202, Rome mint, (3.18 grams), obv. laureate bust to right, around P SEPT GETA CAES PONT, rev. FELICITAS AVGG around, Felicitas standing to left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae, (cf.S.7172, RIC 8, RSC 36); Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-217), silver denarius, issued 201, Rome mint, (3.36 grams), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Domna, around IVLIA AVGVSTA, rev. Isis standing to right, left foot on prow, nursing infant Horos, rudder resting against altar, around SAECVLI FELICITAS, (S.6606, RIC 577 [Severus], RSC 174). Very fine - extremely fine, last with dark tone. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Plautilla (wife of Caracalla), (c.A.D. 202-205), silver denarius, issued 203, (3.29 grams), obv. draped bust of Plautilla to right, around PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA, rev. Pietas standing to right holding a child, around PIETAS AVG, (S.7072, RIC 367, RSC 16). Large flan well centred, blue and gold tone on grey patina, extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Macrinus, (A.D. 217-218), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.51 grams), issued A.D. 217-8, obv. bearded Macrinus laureate cuirassed bust to right, around IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG. rev. Jupiter standing to left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre, around FIDES MILITVM, (S.7335, RIC 66, RSC 23a). Toned, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $420
Diadumenian as Caesar, (A.D. 217-218), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 217-218, (3.68 grams), obv. bare headed bust of Diadumenian draped to right, around M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIAN CAES, rev. around PRINC IVVENTVTIS Diadumenian standing holding standard in left and two standards in right hand, (S.2071, RIC 102, RSC 3). Grey tone, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $580
Elagabalus, (A.D. 218-222), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 220-1, (3.03 grams), obv. laureate bust of Elagabalus to right, around IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, rev. around VICTORIA AVG, Victory hovering between two shields, star in right field, (S.7554, RIC 161, RSC 300a); Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), silver denarius, (3.10 grams), Rome mint, obv. draped bust to right, IVLIA MAMAEA AVG, rev. VESTA, Vesta standing half left, holding palladium and sceptre, (S.8217, RIC 360, RSC 81). Good very fine/very fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Julia Paula (first wife of Elagabalus), (A.D. 220), silver denarius, (3.22 grams), obv. draped bust of Julia Paula to right, around IVLIA PAVLA AVG, rev. Concordia seated to left on curule chair with patera and double cornucopiae, around CONCORDIA, star in left field, (S.7655, RIC 211, RSC.6a). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
Aquilia Severa (second wife of Elagabalus), (A.D. 221), silver denarius, (3.08 grams), obv. draped bust of Aquilia Severa to right, around IVLIA AQVILIA SEVERA AVG, rev. Concordia standing to left sacrificing over lighted altar and holding double cornucopiae, star in left field, around CONCORDIA, (S.7679 [Å“330 EF], RIC 226, RSC.2, BMC 184). Toned, very fine and rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $360
Julia Maesa, grandmother of Elagabalus, (c.A.D.218-225), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, issued 218-219, (5.49 grams), obv. draped bust to right, IVLIA MAESA AVG, rev. PIETAS AVG, Pietas standing left sacrificing over altar, holding box of incense, (S.7747, BMC 70, RIC 264, RSC 30). Bright, very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Julia Maesa, grandmother of Elagabalus, (c.A.D.218-225), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 218-220, (3.59 grams), obv. draped bust to right, IVLIA MAESA AVG, rev. PVDICITIA, Pudicitia seated to left, drawing out veil from shoulder and holding a sceptre, (S.7756, BMC 76, RIC 268, RSC 36). Toned, good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Julia Soaemias, mother of Elagabalus, (c.A.D.218-222), silver denarius, (3.34 grams), Rome mint, issued 220-222, obv. draped bust to right, IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG, rev. VENVS CAELESTIS, Venus standing to left, holding apple and sceptre, star in left field, (S.7719, RIC 241, RSC 8a, BMC 49). Dark tone, nearly extremely fine/good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), silver denarius, issued 225, Rome mint, (3.02 grams), obv. laureate head to right, around IMP SEV ALE XAND AVG, rev. VIRTVS AVG, Virtus standing to left, resting on spear and shield holding Victory, (S.7936, RIC 220, RSC 579); AE dupondius, Rome mint, (12.33 grams), issued 232, obv. radiate head of Severus Alexander to right, around IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, rev. Spes standing to left, SPES PVBLICA, S C across, (S.8056, RIC 649); AE sestertius, similar, (22.66 grams), issued 232, rev. MARS VLTOR, S C across, (S.7979, RIC 635). Toned extremely fine; very fine; fine. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Orbiana, wife of Severus Alexander, (m.A.D.225), issue struck at Rome c.225, silver denarius, (2.32 grams), obv. SALL BARBIA ORBIANA AVG around, diademed bust draped to right, rev. around CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated to left, holding patera and double cornucopiae, (S.8191, RIC 319, RSC 1). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $650
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianius, Rome mint, (3.64 grams), obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Philip on horseback holding spear and raising right hand, around ADVENTVS AVGG, (S.2550, RIC 26b, RSC 3); another Rome mint, (4.03 grams), obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Annona standing half left before modius, holding corn ears and cornucopiae, around ANNONA AVGG, (S.8922, RIC 28c, RSC 25); others of Postumus, Diocletian (2, follis and Alexandria billon tetradrachm), Galerius (2), Constantine I (3), Licinius I, Constantine II, barbarous radiate and imitative issues (2). Mostly extremely fine. (16)
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Constantius II, (A.D. 337-361), silver siliqua, Arelate mint, issued A.D. c.340-351 (1.95 grams), obv. diademed bust of Constantius II to right, around DN CONSTAN TIVS PF AVG, rev. VOT XXX MVLTIS XXXX within wreath, PCON in exergue, (S.3996, RIC 253, RSC 343c). Toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $130