Catalogue
Sabina, wife of Hadrian, (died A.D.137), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (23.58 grams), issued in 136, obv. draped bust to right of Sabina with hair coiled and bound up behind head, around SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P, rev. CONCORDIA AVG around, Concordia seated to left, holding a patera and cornucopiae, S C across, (S.3933, RIC 1027, C.8); Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, (d.A.D. 141) AE sestertius, (20.58 grams), issued after 147 B.C., obv. around DIVA FAV STINA, draped bust of Faustina Senior to right, rev. around [AVGV STA], Ceres standing to left, holding sceptre in left hand, right hand extended with corn ears, S C across field, (S.4614, RIC 1128); another AE sestertius, (22.13 grams), issued 141, Rome mint, obv. draped and veiled bust to right of Faustina, around DIVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA, rev. Pietas standing to left, sacrificing over a candelabrum - altar, around PIETAS AVG, S C across (S.4631, BMC 1442, RIC 1146A, C.240); Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), posthumous AE sestertius, (18.72 grams), obv. around DIVA FAV STINA PIA, draped bust to right, rev. [SIDERIBVS RECEPTA] SC across, Diana standing right, holding torch, crescent behind neck, (cf.S.5233, RIC 1715, C.215). Fair - good fine, some scarce. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Antinous, (c.130 A.D.), large bronze medallion (modern casting, c.19th century), (41.46 grams), obv. draped Bust of Antinous right, Greek legend around, rev. temple-gate with an open rectangular passage and facade, the lower part is divided by four columns and is decorated with reliefs and statues in niches in the gable a winged caduceus flanked by two birds and, by the passage, can be seen in the background a statue in a four-columned shrine on a platform with steps, and under the gate a crocodile to right. Light brown patina, about extremely fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $0
Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued 158-9, (20.84 grams), obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P, laureate head to right, rev. COS III/ [S C] in exergue, Antoninus in triumphal quadriga to left, his hand extended, holding eagle tipped sceptre, (S.4168, RIC 767a, C.320). Corroded surface with Tiber patina, otherwise nearly very fine, and a rare type.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), AE sestertius, (24.97 grams), Rome mint, issued A.D. 152-153, obv. laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right, around ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVI, rev. INDVLGENT IA AVG COS IIII, S C across field, Indulgentia seated to left, holding sceptre and extending right hand, (S.4183, RIC 904, C.452); another (26.05 grams), issued A.D. 147, obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P, rev. Pax standing left, PAX AVG and S C across field, COS IIII around, (S.4201, RIC 777, C.594); another (24.90 grams), issued A.D. 158-159, obv. traces of ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II, laureate head to right, rev. traces of TR POT XXII COS IIII, Annona standing to left holding two corn-ears and resting left hand on modius, set on prow, (S.4254, RIC 1006, C.1049); another (24.43 grams), Rome mint, issued A.D. 156-157, obv. laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right, around traces ANTONINVS AVG PIVS IMP II, rev. TR POT XX COS IIII, S C in exergue, Securitas seated left with sceptre, elbow on cornucopiae as arm of chair, (S.4252, RIC 967, C.1008). Very good - nearly very fine, one with some green oxidation on reverse. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $170
Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), AE sestertius, (27.49 grams), Rome mint, issued A.D. 157-158, obv. laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right, around ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II, rev. TR POT XXI COS IIII, S C across Annona standing left holding corn-ears over modius, in right hand and rudder on prow in left hand, (S.4234, RIC 981, C.-); Lucius Verus, (A.D. 161-169), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (25.75 grams), issued A.D. 163-4, obv. Laureate head to right, around L AVREL VERVS AVG PARTH MAX, rev. Victory half draped standing right, fixing to a palm tree a shield inscribed VIC PAR, S C across field, around TR P VI IMP IIII COS II, (S.5384, RIC 1456, C.206); Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, (died A.D.141), AE sestertius, (27.74 grams), issued 165-173, Rome mint, obv. draped bust to right of Faustina, around FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, rev. Ceres seated to left holding corn ears and torch, on chest or basket, around C E R E S, S C across, (S.4629, BMC 1531, RIC 1143, C.210). First with attractive green patina, third with surface marks, otherwise fine - very fine and all scarce. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, (d.A.D. 141) silver denarius, (3.46 grams), obv. DIVA FAV STINA, draped bust to right, rev. AVGV STA, Ceres standing left holding long torch and sceptre, (cf.S.4583, RIC 356, RSC 96). Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), silver denarius, issued 157-161, (3.230 grams), obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust to right, rev. AVGVSTI PII FIL, Spes standing to left holding flower and fold of skirt, (S.4702, RSC 24, RIC A497); Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), silver denarius, issued 222, Rome mint, obv. laureate bust to right, draped and cuirassed, rev. AEQVITAS AVG, Aequitas standing to left holding scales ears and cornucopiae, (S.7856, RIC 127, RSC 9); Constantius II, (A.D. 337-361), issued 354-361, AE 3, obv. draped pearl diademed bust to right, rev. soldier spearing fallen horseman, (S.4010); Probus (A.D. 276-282), year 2 = 276-7, obv. Probus bust right, rev. Dikaiosyne standing left, with scales and cornucopiae L B, (S.4766, BMC 2412, Koln 3127, Milne 4521). Fine - very fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Septimius Severus, (A.D.193-211), silver denarius, issued 201, Rome mint, (3.26 grams), 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); another similar, issued 196-7, (2.66 grams) rev. Minerva standing half left, (cf.S.6326, RIC 83, RSC 417); Caracalla, as Caesar, (A.D.198-217), silver denarius, issued 197, Rome mint, (3.02 grams), obv. bare headed bust to right, M AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF, rev. IMPERII FELICITAS, Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and child, (S.6674, RIC 9, RSC 95); Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-217), silver denarius, issued 203, Rome mint, (3.27 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). Several poorly struck, mostly very fine. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, Emesa mint, issued A.D. 194, (2.82 grams), obv. laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, around [IMP C]AE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II, rev. around FORTVN REDVCI, Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, (S.6277, RIC 381, RSC 185a); another silver denarius, Emesa mint, issued A.D. 194, (2.90 grams), obv. laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, around IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II, rev. around LIBER AL AVG, Liberalitas standing half left, holding abacus and cornucopiae, (S.6277, RIC 400, RSC 283a) (illustrated). Fine; good very fine and both scarce. (2)
Estimate $160
SOLD $80
Caracalla, (A.D. 198-217), silver antoninianus, issued 216, Rome mint, (5.74 grams), obv. radiate draped bust to right of Caracalla, draped and cuirassed, around ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, rev. Sarapis standing to left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand, around PM TR P XVIIII COS IIII P P, (cf.S.6780, RIC 280a, RSC 349a). Extremely fine/nearly extremely fine, scarce.
Estimate $280
SOLD $200
Macrinus, (A.D. 217-218), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.710 grams), issued A.D. 218, obv. bearded Macrinus laureate cuirassed bust to right, around IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG., rev. Providentia standing to left, holding rod and cornucopiae, globe at feet, around PROVIDENTIA DEORVM, (S.7361 [o130 EF], RIC 80, RSC 108b). Toned, extremely fine/good very fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
Macrinus, (A.D. 217-218), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (22.44 grams), issued A.D. 217, obv. Macrinus cuirassed bust to right, around IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG. rev. Salus seated left, feeding snake from altar, holding , sceptre, around SALVS PVBLICA, S C in exergue, (S.7398, RIC 125, C.120, BMC 97) (illustrated); another AE as, Rome mint, (10.75 grams), issued A.D. 218, obv. bearded Macrinus radiate and cuirassed bust to right, around as above, rev. Felicitas standing to left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae, around PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II P P, S C across field, (S.7425, RIC 156, C.94, BMC 132). Fine. (2)
Estimate $160
SOLD $220
Elagabalus, (A.D. 218-222), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, issued A.D. 219, (5.28 grams), obv. radiate bust of Elagabalus draped to right, around IMP ANTONINVS AVG, rev. around FIDES MILITVM, Fides Militum standing facing, holding vexillum and standard, (S.7488, BMC 128, RIC 72, RSC 39a). Extremely fine trace of mint bloom and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $200
Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), AE sestertius, issued 226, Rome mint, (19.89 grams), obv. laureate bust draped to right, around IMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG, rev. PAX AVGVSTI, Pax standing to left, holding olive branch and sceptre, S C across, (S.7983, RIC 592, BMC 368, C.189 var.). Nearly very fine/fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), AE sestertius, issued 232, Rome mint, (25.49 grams), obv. laureate head to right, around IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, rev. SALVS PVBLICA, Spes standing to left, holding flower and lifting skirt, (S.8019, RIC 648, C.547 var.); Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued 249, (16.98 grams), obv. laureate bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. four standards one of which is the legionary eagle, around [FIDES EXERCITVS], (S.8992, RIC 169a, C.51). Second with green patination, otherwise fine - nearly very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Gordian III (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, issued 239, (5.578 grams), obv. radiate bust of Gordian III to right, around IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, rev. Aequitas standing to left, holding scales and cornucopiae, around AEQVITAS AVG, (S.8600, RIC 34, RSC 17). As struck, brilliant, about uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, issued 241-3, (4.00 grams), obv. radiate bust right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. IOVI STATORI around, Jupiter standing facing, (S.8615, RIC 84, RSC 109). Extremely fine/nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, issued 242-3, (4.41 grams), obv. radiate bust right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. PM TR P V COS II P with Apollo seated to left holding branch, (S.8648, RIC 89, RSC 261). Brilliant, as struck, about uncirculated.
Estimate $80
SOLD $0
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianii, Rome mint, issued 242, (3.16 grams), obv. radiate bust right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. PM TR P IIII COS II P P, around, Gordian walking to right with spear and globe, (S.8646, RIC 92, RSC 253); another issued 243-4, (5.21 grams), obv. as above, rev. VICTOR AETER around, Victory standing left resting on shield set on captive and holding palm, (S.8662, RIC 154, RSC 348), Very fine; nearly extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $80
SOLD $0
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianii, Rome mint, issued 243-4, (3.782 grams), obv. radiate bust right, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. MARTEM PROPVGNATOREM, Mars walking right with spear and shield, (S.8624, RIC 147, RSC 160) (illustrated); another Rome mint, issued 239-240, (4.152 grams), obv. radiate bust of Gordian III to right, around IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG, rev. Aequitas standing to left, holding scales and cornucopiae, around AEQVITAS AVG, (S.8601, RIC 51, RSC 22); another Rome mint, issued 241-3, (3.526 grams), obv. radiate bust of Gordian III to right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. Hercules standing to right, holding lion skin and club on rock, around AEQVITAS AVG, (S.8670, RIC 95, RSC 404) (illustrated). Second very fine, others extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $80
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, (18.61 grams), issued 241-243, Rome mint, obv. laureate bust to right of Gordian III, draped and cuirassed, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. Jupiter standing facing, head to right, holding spear, around IOVI STATORI, S C across, (S.8710, RIC 298a, C.111). Green and brown patination, very fine/fine, scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, issued 247, (3.82 grams), obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Felicitas standing to left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae, around P M TR P IIII COS II P P, (S.8946, RIC 4, RSC 136). As struck, brilliant, good extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $100
Otacilia Severa, (wife of Philip I), (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, (4.11 grams), obv. diademed draped bust to right on crescent, around M OTACIL SEVERA AVG, rev. Concordia seated left, holding double cornucopiae and patera, around CONCORDIA AVGG, (S.9147, RIC 125c, RSC 4). Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Severina, wife of Aurelian, (A.D. 270-275), billon antoninianus, (issued 275), Antioch mint, (3.57 grams), obv. diademed bust to right of Severina on crescent, around, SEVERINA AVG, rev. CONCORDIA MILITVM around Concordia Militum standing left holding two standards, P in left field, in exergue XXI, (S.11706, RIC 20, C.7). Extremely fine, scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Diocletian, (A.D. 284-305), billon antoninianus, Antioch Mint, issued 293-295, (4.258 grams), obv. IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, radiate draped and cuirassed bust to right of Diocletian, rev. around CONCORDIA MI LITVM, H between, XXI in exergue, Jupiter standing to left, presenting Victory to emperor standing to right, (S.3510, RIC 322, C.34). Attractive dark brown patina, about as struck, good extremely fine.
Estimate $140
SOLD $120
Diocletian, (A.D. 284-305), AE folles, Lugdunum mint, issued A.D. 302-3, (10.002 grams), obv. laureate cuirassed bust of Diocletian to right, around IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG, rev. around GENIO POP VLI ROMANI, Genius standing to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, B to right, altar to left, PLC in exergue, (cf.S.3533, RIC 108a). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Diocletian, (A.D. 284-305), AE follis, Aquileia mint, issued A.D. 300, (9.892 grams), obv. laureate head of Diocletian to right, around IMP DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, rev. around SACRA MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTR, Moneta standing to left, holding scales and cornucopiae, AQS in exergue, (S.3538, RIC 19a). Dark green patina, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Diocletian, (A.D. 284-305), AE folles, Thessalonica mint, issued A.D. 302-3, (10.142 grams), obv. laureate head of Diocletian to right, around IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, rev. around GENIO POPV LI ROMANI, Genius standing to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, **D* to right, .T S. in exergue, (cf.S.3533, RIC 25a). Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Diocletian, (A.D. 284-305), AE folles, Treveri mint, issued A.D. 303-5, (10.882 grams), obv. laureate cuirassed bust of Diocletian to right, around IMP DIOCLETIANVS P AVG, rev. around GENIO POPV LI ROMANI, Genius standing to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, S F to left and right, PTR in exergue, (cf.S.3533, RIC 576a) (illustrated); another similar issued A.D. 296-7, (10.326 grams), obv. laureate head of Diocletian to right, around IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG, rev. around GENIO POPV LI ROMANI, Genius standing to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, C F to left and right, TR[] in exergue, (cf.S.3533, RIC 187a). Good very fine; very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Diocletian, (A.D. 284-305), AE folles, Heraclea mint, issued A.D. 297-8, (10.666 grams), obv. laureate head of Diocletian to right, around IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, rev. around GENIO POPV LI ROMANI, Genius standing to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, HT**G*. in exergue, (cf.S.3533, RIC 19a); Galerius Maximian, (A.D. 305-311), AE follis, Antioch mint, issued A.D. 306-Spring 307, (9.472 grams), obv. laureate head of Galerius to right, around IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, rev. around GENIO POPV LI ROMANI, Genius standing to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, ANT: in exergue, **G* in right field, (cf.S.3718, RIC 74b). Good very fine or better, both scarce. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $140