524 - OCTAVIAN (30-29 BC). GOLD Aureus. Uncertain Italian mint, possibly Rome. Obv: Bare head right.Rev: IMP - CAESAR. Victory standing facing on globe, head left, with wings spread, holding wreath and vexillum over shoulder.RIC² 268; CRI 417; Calicó 205.This aureus was struck between 29 and 27 BC after the victory over Mark Antony at Actium. Octavian declared war on Cleopatra in 32 BC and also on Antony, who stood up for the queen, fighting against his own country. On this occasion, Octavian got full dictatorial powers from the Senate, but only for the duration of the war. After the victory at Actium, Antony and Cleopatra killed themselves to avoid falling into enemy hands, and Octavian also ordered the killing of Caesarion, who was said to be Caesar's son, and had Egypt given to him as an imperial province. He thus obtained the rich treasure of the Ptolemies, which enabled him to pay off many war debts and reward veterans of numerous battles by granting them colonies within the empire. This earned him their unconditional support, which was probably more important than that of the senators. At this point, Octavian's victory was definitive and total, extending to all the provinces and borders of the empire, as emphasized by the reverse side of the aureus, which shows a synthesis between ‘Orbis terrarum’ and Victory, holding a crown and a military banner instead of the classic palm branch. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 7.72 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

525 - AUGUSTUS (27 BC-14 AD). Denarius. Uncertain mint in Spain, possibly Colonia Patricia. Obv: CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Bare head right.Rev: SIGNIS / RECEPTIS. Round shield inscribed CL V; aquila to left, signum to right, S - P / Q - R around.RIC² 86a. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.52 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

526 - AUGUSTUS (27 BC-14 AD). Denarius. Uncertain mint in Spain, possibly Colonia Patricia. Obv: CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Bare head right.Rev: OB / CIVIS / SERVATOS. Legend in three lines within oak-wreath (Corona Civica).RIC² 77a.In the Roman world, wreaths were normally awarded in the distribution of military spoils, by the commander to those who had distinguished themselves in action. Although this was an award usually reserved for simple soldiers, it became a much desired goal for emperors as well. Augustus was awarded the 'corona civica' for saving the lives of his people by putting an end to civil wars. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.80 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

527 - AUGUSTUS (27 BC-14 AD). Denarius. Lugdunum. Obv: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. Laureate head right.Rev: C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT. Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing facing; two shields and two sceptres between; above, simpulum and lituus.RIC² 207. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.74 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

528 - AUGUSTUS (27 BC-14 AD). Denarius. Lugdunum. Obv: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. Laureate head right.Rev: C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT. Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing facing; two shields and two sceptres between; above, simpulum and lituus.RIC² 207. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 3.80 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

529 - AUGUSTUS (27 BC-14 AD). Denarius. Lugdunum. Obv: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. Laureate head right.Rev: C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT. Caius and Lucius Caesar standing facing; two shields, two sceptres; lituus and simpulum above.RIC² 210. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.72 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

530 - AUGUSTUS (27 BC-14 AD). As. Rome; M. Salvius Otho, triumvir monetalis. Obv: CAESAR AVGVST PONT MAX TRIBVNIC POT. Bare head right.Rev: M SALVIVS OTHO III VIR A A A F F. Large S C.RIC² 431.Ex Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger 279 (2012), lot 2264 Condition: Very fine.Weight: 11.31 g. Diameter: 26 mm.

531 - TIBERIUS (Caesar, 4-14). As. Rome. Obv: TI CAESAR AVGVST F IMPERAT V. Bare head right.Rev: PONTIFEX TRIBVN POTESTATE XII. Large S C.RIC² 469 (Augustus). Condition: Fine; Small Spots of Bronze Disease.Weight: 10.22 g. Diameter: 28 mm.

532 - TIBERIUS (14-37). Denarius. "Tribute Penny" type. Lugdunum. Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right.Rev: PONTIF MAXIM. Livia (as Pax) seated right on throne, holding inverted spear and olive branch.RIC² 28. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.71 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

533 - TIBERIUS (14-37). Denarius. "Tribute Penny" type. Lugdunum. Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right.Rev: PONTIF MAXIM. Livia (as Pax) seated right on throne, holding sceptre and olive branch.RIC² 30. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.71 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

534 - TIBERIUS (14-37). As. Rome. Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII. Laureate head left.Rev: PONTIF MAX TR / POT XXXIIX / S-C. Rudder and smal globe in front of larger globe with equator.RIC² 64. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 11.52 g. Diameter: 29 mm.

535 - DRUSUS (Caesar, 19-23). Dupondius. Rome. Struck under Tiberius (14-37). Obv: PIETAS. Veiled, diademed and draped bust of Pietas right.Rev: DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVGVSTI F TR POT ITER. Large S C.RIC² 43 (Tiberius). Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 13.34 g. Diameter: 31 mm.

536 - DRUSUS (Died AD 23). As. Rome. Restitution issue struck under Titus. Obv: DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N. Bare head left.Rev: IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG REST. Large S C.RIC² 437 (Titus). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 10.12 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

537 - NERO CLAUDIUS DRUSUS (Died 9 BC). Sestertius. Rome. Struck under Claudius (41-54). Obv: NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP. Bare head left.Rev: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P / S C. Claudius seated left on curule chair, holding branch; spears, shields, cuirass and helmet around.RIC² 93 (Claudius). Condition: Fine.Weight: 26.76 g. Diameter: 37 mm.

538 - GERMANICUS (Died 19). Dupondius. Rome. Struck under Caligula. Obv: GERMANICVS CAESAR. Germanicus, holding eagle-tipped sceptre and reins, driving triumphal quadriga right; car decorated with Victory.Rev: SIGNIS - RECEPT / DEVICTIS - GERM / S - C. Germanicus standing left, holding aquila and extending arm.RIC² 57 (Caligula). Condition: Fine.Weight: 11.79 g. Diameter: 28 mm.

539 - CLAUDIUS (41-54). Dupondius. Rome. Obv: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP. Bare head left.Rev: CERES AVGVSTA / S C. Ceres seated left on throne, holding grain ears and torch.RIC² 94. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 12.66 g. Diameter: 28 mm.

540 - CLAUDIUS (41-54). As. Rome. Obv: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P. Bare head left.Rev: CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI / S - C. Constantia standing left, raising hand and holding spear.RIC² 111. Condition: Fine.Weight: 11.08 g. Diameter: 28 mm.

541 - CLAUDIUS (41-54). As. Rome. Obv: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P. Bare head left.Rev: S - C. Minerva advancing right, brandishing spear and shield.RIC² 116. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 10.27 g. Diameter: 31 mm.

542 - CLAUDIUS (41-54). As. Contemporary imitation. Obv: TI CLAVDIVS [...]. Bare head left.Rev: S - C. Minerva advancing right, brandishing spear and shield.Cf. RIC² 116 (for prototype).Ex Emporium Hamburg; with ticket (Pre 1993) Condition: Good fine.Weight: 9.96 g. Diameter: 27 mm.

543 - NERO (54-68). Denarius. Rome. Obv: NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right.Rev: CONCORDIA AVGVSTA. Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopia.RIC² 49. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 3.38 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

544 - NERO (54-68). Dupondius. Rome. Obv: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P. Radiate head right.Rev: S - C / ROMA. Roma, holding wreath and parazonium, and with foot set upon helmet, seated left on cuirass; round shields behind.RIC² 296. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 15.36 g. Diameter: 28 mm.

545 - NERO (54-68). As. Lugdunum. Obv: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P. Bare head right, with globe at point of bust.Rev: VICTORIA AVGVSTI / S - C / II. Victory flying left, holding shield inscribed SPQR.RIC² 411.Ex Emporium Hamburg; with ticket (pre 1993) Condition: Good fine.Weight: 12.44 g. Diameter: 29 mm.

546 - NERO (54-68). As. Lugdunum. Obv: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P. Bare head right, with globe at point of bust.Rev: S - C. Victory flying left, holding shield inscribed SPQR.RIC² 477. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 9.83 g. Diameter: 28 mm.

547 - CIVIL WAR (68-69). Denarius. Uncertain mint in Gaul. Obv: SALVS GENERI HVMANI. Victory standing right on globe, holding wreath and palm frond.Rev: S • P • Q • R within oak wreath.RIC² 68.Rare Condition: Fine.Weight: 2.62 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

548 - OTHO (69). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P. Bare head right.Rev: PONT MAX. Ceres standing left, holding grain ears and cornucopia.RIC² 20 (aureus) note. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 2.89 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

549 - VITELLIUS (69). Denarius. Rome. Obv: A VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IMP. Bare head right.Rev: CONCORDIA P R. Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and cornucopia.RIC² 66. Condition: Fine.Weight: 3.17 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

550 - VESPASIAN (69-79). Denarius. Rome. "Judaea Capta" issue. Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: IVDAEA. Judaea seated right, with head resting upon hand in attitude of mourning; trophy to left.RIC² 2; Hendin 1479. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 3.34 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

551 - VESPASIAN (69-79). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: COS ITER FORT RED. Fortuna standing left, holding cornucopia and resting hand upon prow.RIC² 19. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.50 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

552 - VESPASIAN (69-79). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: COS ITER TR POT. Pax seated left on throne, holding branch and winged caduceus.RIC² 29. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.32 g. Diameter: 17 mm.

553 - VESPASIAN (69-79). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: COS ITER TR POT. Pax seated left on throne, holding branch and caduceus.RIC² 29. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.96 g. Diameter: 17 mm.

554 - VESPASIAN (69-79). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M. Laureate head right.Rev: AVGVR / TRI POT. Augural and pontifical emblems: simpulum, aspergillum, guttus and lituus.RIC² 43. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.98 g. Diameter: 17 mm.

555 - VESPASIAN (69-79). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M. Laureate head right.Rev: AVGVR / TRI POT. Augural and pontifical emblems: simpulum, aspergillum, guttus and lituus.RIC² 43. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 3.07 g. Diameter: 17 mm.

556 - VESPASIAN (69-79). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG CEN. Laureate head right.Rev: SALVS AVG. Salus seated left on throne, holding patera.RIC² 513. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 3.14 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

557 - VESPASIAN (69-79). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG CENS. Laureate head right.Rev: PONTIF MAXIM. Vespasian seated right on curule chair, holding sceptre and branch.RIC² 546. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 2.92 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

558 - VESPASIAN (69-79). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG CEN. Laureate head right.Rev: SPQR within wreath (Corona civica).RIC² 547.In the Roman world, wreaths were normally awarded in the distribution of military spoils, by the commander to those who had distinguished themselves in action. Although this was an award usually reserved for simple soldiers, it became a much desired goal for emperors as well. Vespasian was awarded the 'corona civica' by the Senate for ending the civil war and securing peace for the Roman people. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.42 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

559 - VESPASIAN (69-79). Dupondius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M T P COS V CENS. Radiate head right.Rev: FELICITAS PVBLICA / S - C. Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia.RIC² 554. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 10.54 g. Diameter: 27 mm.

560 - VESPASIAN (69-79). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR VESP AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: COS V. Two laurel trees.RIC² 681. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.30 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

561 - VESPASIAN (69-79). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: PON MAX TR P COS V. Winged caduceus.RIC² 703. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.29 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

562 - VESPASIAN (69-79). As. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR VESP AVG COS V CENS. Laureate head left.Rev: S - C. Spes advancing left, holding flower and lifting fold of dress.RIC² 731. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 10.70 g. Diameter: 26 mm.

563 - VESPASIAN (69-79). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: PON MAX TR P COS VI. Pax seated left on throne, holding olive branch.RIC² 772. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.41 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

564 - VESPASIAN (69-79). Dupondius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M T P COS VII. Radiate head right.Rev: FELICITAS PVBLICA / S - C. Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia.RIC² 887.Ex Fritz Rudolf Künker 193 (2011), lot 615 Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 14.54 g. Diameter: 27 mm.

565 - VESPASIAN (69-79). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: COS VIII. Mars standing left, holding spear and trophy; corn-ear to right.RIC² 939. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.45 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

566 - VESPASIAN (69-79). Denarius. Ephesus. Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS III TR P P P. Laureate head right.Rev: CONCORDIA AVG / EPHE. Ceres seated left on throne, holding grain ears, poppy and cornucopia.RIC² 1428; RPC II 830. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.40 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

567 - VESPASIAN (69-79). Denarius. Ephesus. Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS [V TR P P P?]. Laureate head right.Rev: PACI AVGVSTAE. Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm frond; star to lower right.Cf. RIC² 1457; cf. RPC II 853. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.48 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

568 - DIVUS VESPASIAN (Died 79). Denarius. Rome. Obv: DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS. Laureate head right.Rev: Foreparts of two capricorns springing in opposing directions, supporting round shield inscribed S C; globe below.RIC² 357 (Titus). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.51 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

569 - DIVUS VESPASIAN (Died 79). Denarius. Rome. "Judaea Capta" commemorative. Struck under Titus. Obv: DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS. Laureate head right.Rev: EX - S C. Victory standing left, placing shield upon trophy; Jewish captive seated at foot of trophy.RIC² 364 (Titus). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.37 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

570 - UNCERTAIN. Denarius countermarked under Vespasian (69-79). Obv: Blank.Rev: Blank; c/m: IMP VES within rectangular incuse.. Condition: Coin poor, c/m very fine.Weight: 2.66 g. Diameter: 17 mm.

571 - TITUS (Caesar, 69-79). Dupondius. Rome. Obv: T CAES VESPASIAN IMP P TR P COS II. Radiate head right.Rev: FELICITAS PVBLICA / S - C. Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia.RIC² 435 (Vespasian). Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 13.16 g. Diameter: 27 mm.

572 - TITUS (Caesar, 69-79). As. Rome. Obv: T CAESAR VESPASIAN IMP IIII PON TR POT II COS II. Laureate head right.Rev: FIDES PVBLICA / S C. Caduceus and two grain ears over clasped hands.RIC² 507 (Vespasian). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 9.59 g. Diameter: 29 mm.

573 - TITUS (79-81). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M. Laureate head right.Rev: TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P. Ceres seated left on throne, holding grain ear, poppy and torch.RIC² 22. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.67 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

574 - TITUS (79-81). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M. Laureate head right.Rev: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P. Draped semicircular pulvinar, decorated with three crescents.RIC² 122. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.77 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

575 - TITUS (79-81). As. Rome. Obv: IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VIII. Laureate head left.Rev: AETERNIT AVG / S - C. Aeternitas standing right, with foot set upon globus, holding sceptre and cornucopia.RIC² 218.Ex A. Cichos (2001) Condition: Good fine.Weight: 8.40 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

576 - JULIA TITI (Augusta, 79-90/1). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IVLIA AVGVSTA TITI AVGVSTI F. Draped bust right.Rev: VENVS AVGVST. Venus standing right, back facing, leaning upon column to left, holding helmet and sceptre.RIC² 388 (Titus).Flavia Julia Augusta, known as Iulia Titi, was the only daughter of Emperor Titus and his second wife Marcia Furnilla. Very little is known about her, except that when she was still a child she was presented as the future successor of the Flavian dynasty, since her father, after his second divorce, had not taken another wife and the other women of the family (Domitilla Major and Domitilla Minor) had already died. When Titus came to power, Julia was given the title of Augusta, which was usually attributed to the emperor's wife. Titus proposed to his brother Domitian to marry Julia, but Domitian refused because he was in love with Domitia Longina. Julia therefore married her cousin, Titus Flavius Sabinus. Upon the death of his father (AD 81), Domitian became emperor and, after repudiating Domitia on suspicion of adultery, it seems that he began a relationship with Julia and had Sabinus killed. Julia died in abortion in 90, precluding her from providing an heir to the emperor. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.34 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

577 - DOMITIAN (Caesar, 69-81). Denarius. Rome. Obv: CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII. Laureate head right.Rev: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS. Goat standing left within wreath.RIC² 267 (Titus). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.52 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

578 - DOMITIAN (Caesar, 69-81). Denarius. Rome. Obv: CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII. Laureate head right.Rev: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS. Crested Corinthian helmet right, set on draped pulvinar.RIC² 271 (Titus). Condition: Very fine; some luster in field.Weight: 3.41 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

579 - DOMITIAN (Caesar, 69-81). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: CAES DIVI AVG VESP F DOMITIAN COS VII. Laureate head right.Rev: S - C. Minerva advancing right, holding spear and shield.RIC² 295 (Titus). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 26.64 g. Diameter: 33 mm.

580 - DOMITIAN (Caesar, 69-81). As. Rome. Obv: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS II. Laureate head left.Rev: AEQVITAS AVGVST / S - C. Aequitas standing left, holding rod and scales.RIC² 666 (Vespasian). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 9.85 g. Diameter: 28 mm.

581 - DOMITIAN (Caesar, 69-81). Denarius. Rome. Obv: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS. Laureate head right.Rev: COS IIII. Pegasus standing right, raising foreleg.RIC² 921 (Vespasian). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.42 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

582 - DOMITIAN (Caesar, 69-81). Denarius. Rome. Obv: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS. Laureate head right.Rev: COS V. She-wolf standing left, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus; in exergue, boat.RIC² 961 (Vespasian). Condition: Very fine; some luster in field.Weight: 3.43 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

583 - DOMITIAN (Caesar, 69-81). Quadrans. Rome, for circulation in the East. Obv: CAES AVG F. Laureate head left.Rev: DOMIT COS II. Winged caduceus.RIC² 1581 (Vespasian); RPC II 2005. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.42 g. Diameter: 17 mm.