Catalogue
Tiberius, (A.D. 14-37), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 14-37, (3.79 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, RIC 30, BMC 48). Very fine, spotty obverse and scarce.
Estimate $480
SOLD $400
Gaius (Caligula), (A.D. 37-41), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 37-38, (27.30 grams), obv. laureate head of Caligula to left, around C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, rev. [ADLOCUT] above, Gaius bare headed in togate, standing left on platform before low stool, haranguing with right hand extended to five soldiers holding shields and aquilae, in exergue COH, (cf.S.1799, RIC 32, C.1, BMC 33, CBN 45). Black patination with some surface flaking, otherwise nd brown patina, some minor encrustation around letters on obverse. fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Gaius (Caligula), (A.D. 37-41), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 37-38, (18.20 grams), obv. Caligula laureate head to left, around C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, dotted border, rev. AGRIPPINA DRVSILLA IVLIA, S C in exergue, the three sisters of Caligula, (S.1800, RIC 33, C.4); Claudius, (A.D. 41-54), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 41-42, (23.58 grams), obv. laureate head of Claudius to right, around TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP, rev. SPES AVGVSTA around, Spes draped advancing to left, right hand holding flower, left raising skirt, (S.1853 [Å“150 F], RIC 99, cf.C.85, BMC 124, CBN 165); Nero, (A.D. 54-68), AE as, issued c.65, Rome mint, (11.18 grams), obv. laureate head to right of Nero, around IMP NERO CAESAR AVG GERM, rev. view of temple of Janus with latticed window to left and door on right, around PACE PR VBIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT, S C across field, (S.1974, cf.RIC 306). First with piece out of edge, second with obverse pitting, third with rough surface, otherwise very good nearly very fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
Gaius (Caligula), (A.D. 37-41), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 37-38, (10.82 grams), obv. bare head of Caligula to left, around C CAESAR 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 [VF o250], RIC 38, C.27, BMC 46). Green patina, with some oxidation, otherwise nearly very fine.
Estimate $140
SOLD $160
Germanicus, son of Nero Claudius Drusus, brother of Claudius, (born 15 B.C., died A.D. 19), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 50-54, struck under Claudius, (10.40 grams), obv. Bare head of Germanicus to right, around GERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVGVST F DIVI AVG N, rev. SC around, TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMI P P (S.1905, RIC 106, BMC 218, C.4); together with Vitellius, (A.D.69), AE as, Spanish mint Tarraco, issued Jan - June 69, (11.05 grams), obv. IMP GERMAN A VITELLIVS, laureate head to left, rev. Libertas draped standing facing head to left, holding pileus and long rod, LIBERTAS RESTITVTA and SC across, (S.2218 [Å“150 F], RIC 43, BMC 105); Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), AE as, Rome mint, issued 121 A.D., (14.32 grams), obv. laureate bust of Hadrian to left, HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS around, rev. FORT RED in exergue, COS III P P around, SC across field, Fortuna seated to left, holding rudder on globe and cornucopiae, (S.-, RIC 723); others sestertii Antoninus Pius, Gallienus and a semis of Roman Republic, Seleucid bronzes (3). Most coins with problems, otherwise fair - good fine, first three illustrated. (9)
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Nero, (A.D. 54-68), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 64, (25.82 grams), obv. laureate head of Nero to right, around NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, rev. view of the port of Ostia with pharos (light tower) and ships. In front the reclining river god of the Tiber. Above [AVG - VSTI], below S P Q R OSTC. (S.1953, RIC 178. BMC 132). Very rare and very fine, portrait almost extremely fine.
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $0
Nero, (A.D. 54-68), AE as, Lugdunum mint, issued A.D. 67, (11.15 grams), obv. bare head of Nero to left, around IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR PPP, rev. S C across, Victory flying left holding in both hands shield inscribed [SPQR], (cf.S.1976, RIC 544, BMC 387). Very attractive dark green patina, extremely fine or better and very scarce as such.
Estimate $750
SOLD $0
Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), AE dupondius, Lugdunum mint, issued A.D. 71, (13.07 grams), obv. radiate head of Vespasian to right, around IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III, rev. around CONCORDIA AVGVSTI, Concordia seated to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, S C in exergue, (S.2345, RIC 266, BN 565). Brown patina, several minor green spots, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Domitian, as Caesar, issued under Vespasian, (A.D. 81-96) silver denarius, issue of A.D. 76-80, (3.456 grams), obv. CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS, laureate head to right, rev. COS IIII above, Pegasus standing right, (S.2637, RIC 238, RSC 47). Very fine or better, scarce.
Estimate $280
SOLD $320
Domitian, as Caesar, (A.D. 81-96), issued under Titus, silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 80, (3.446 grams), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII, rev. around PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, garlanded and lighted altar, (S.2676, RIC T50, RSC 397a). Good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 88-89, (3.524 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 javelin and thunderbolt, (S.2732 [o160 EF], RIC 139, RSC 251). Attractive, good very fine and scarce in this condition.
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 91-92, (3.344 grams), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XI, rev. around IMP XXI COS XVI CENS P P P, Minerva standing to right on vessel with owl at feet, in fighting pose holding javelin and shield, (cf.S.2735 [Å“160 EF], BMC 189, RIC 167a, RSC 274). Nearly extremely fine, lightly toned and scarce.
Estimate $220
SOLD $120
Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 90-91, (11.312 grams), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER P P, rev. around MONETA AVGVSTI, Moneta standing to left, holding scales and cornucopiae, S C across field, (S.2807, RIC 395, cf.C.332); Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), AE dupondius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 101, (11.400 grams), obv. radiate bust with drapery on far shoulder of Trajan to right, around IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M, rev. TR POT COS III P P, S C in exergue, Abundance seated to left on chair formed by two cornucopiae, (cf.S.3225, RIC 411, C.629); another AE as, issued A.D.99, (9.980 grams), obv. similar but head laureate right, rev. TR POT COS II, S C across, Pietas standing facing, altar to left, (S.3240, RIC 392, C.613); another dupondius issued 103-111, (11.502 grams), obv. radiate bust of Trajan to right, around IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER [DAC P M TR P] COS V P P, rev. in oak wreath S P Q R /OPTIMO /PRINCIPI/ S C, (S.-, RIC 477, C.584). Very good - good fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), AE as, Rome mint, issued 101-2, (11.71 grams), obv. laureate head of Trajan to right, around IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M, rev. Victory standing to left, holding palm branch and shield inscribed S P Q R, around TR POT COS IIII P P, S C across field, (cf.S.3242, RIC 434, C.640); another AE brass as of small module, issued 115-6, Antioch mint, (8,64 grams), obv. radiate bust of Trajan to right, around IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GERM, rev. DAC PARTHICO P M TR POT XX COS VI PP around a laurel wreath enclosing a large S C, (S.3243 [AE as], RIC 644, C.122) (illustrated); Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 244-245, (16.33 grams), obv. laureate bust of Philip I to right draped and cuirassed, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. around VICTORIA AVG, S C across field, Victory to right, with palm over shoulder and wreath in hand, (S.9020, RIC 191a, C.228). First and last with rough surface and brown patination, otherwise nearly very fine, some scarce. (3)
Estimate $180
SOLD $0
Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), silver denarius, issued 123, Rome mint, (2.92 grams), obv. laureate, draped on far shoulder bust to right of Hadrian, around IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, rev. Libertas seated to left holding branch and sceptre, around P M TR P COS III, LIB PVB in exergue, (S.3502, RIC 127, RSC 903, BMC 284); Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 222, (2.78 grams), obv. draped bust to right, IVLIA MAMAEA AVG, rev. IVNO CONSERVATRIX, Juno standing half left, holding patera and sceptre, at feet a peacock, (S.8212, RIC 343, RSC 35). Nearly very fine; good very fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), silver denarius, issued 134, Rome mint, (3.39 grams), obv. bare head to right of Hadrian, around HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, rev. FELICITA S AVG around, Felicitas standing to left holding branch and caduceus, (cf.S.3488, RIC 234, BMC 606, RSC 614); Sasanian King, Shapur I, (A.D. 241-272)/Shapur II, (A.D. 309-379), silver drachm, obv. bust to right with crown, name in outer margin, rev. fire altar with attendants, legend on shaft, figure in flames above, (cf.Sellwood 14/33). Second coin is rough and unusual, probably a cast with mixing of types, otherwise fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $80
SOLD $0
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