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Lot # 710 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 A.D.). AR Denarius, Autumn 30-summer 29 BC. Italian (Rome?) mint. Obv. Bare head right. Rev. Naval and military trophy facing, composed of helmet, cuirass, shield, and crossed spears, set on prow of galley right; crossed rudder and anchor at base. RIC I (2nd ed.) 265a. AR. 3.67 g. 20 mm. R. Overstruck C. Cassius. AR Denarius RRSC D66; Cr. 266/1; B. (Cassia) 1. Rare as such. Roughness and marks, otherwise. VF.

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Lot # 711 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, P. Carisius legate, 25-23 BC. Obv. IMP CAESAR AVGVST. Bare head right. Rev. P CARISIVS LEG PRO PR. Round shield; around, spear-head and falcata (curved sword). RIC I (2nd ed.) 2A. AR. 3.78 g. 20.5 mm. R. Rare. Well centred on a large flan. Striking flatness on obverse. About EF. Titus Publius Carisius was a legatus of Augustus in Hispania. The presence of his name on this denarius and the presence of the falcata (a curved sword in use first by the Celtiberian peoples and later also by the Romans), point to the area of coinage of this series.

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Lot # 712 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) with Agrippa. AE As, Nemausus mint, c. 10 BC-10 AD. Obv. Heads of Agrippa, wearing combined rostral crown and laurel wreath, to left and Augustus, with oak wreath, to right, back to back; IMP above, DIVI F below. Rev. Crocodile right, chained to palm tree; above, wreath with long ties; COL NEM across field. RIC I (2nd ed.) 158; RPC I 524. AE. 12.59 g. 26 mm. Green patina with patina flaws; weight adjustment marks. VF.

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Lot # 713 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, Lugdunum mint, c. 2 BC-4 AD. Obv. CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. Laureate head right. Rev. AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT/ C. L. CAESARES (in exergue). Caius and Lucius Caesars standing facing, two shields and two spears between them; above, on left, simpulum right, and on right, lituus left. RIC I (2nd ed.) 207. AR. 3.93 g. 20 mm. Slightly off centre. Toned with golden highlights. EF.

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Lot # 714 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Quinarius, uncertain mint, 29-26 BC. Obv. CAESAR IMP VII. Bare head right. Rev. ASIA RECEPTA. Victory, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left, on cista mystica between two snakes. RIC I (2nd ed.) 276. AR. 1.73 g. 14.5 mm. About EF.

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Lot # 715 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). Brockage AR Quinarius, uncertain mint, 29-26 BC. Obv. Incuse of reverse. Rev. ASIA RECEPTA. Victory, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left, on cista mystica between two snakes. RIC I (2nd ed.) 276. AR. 1.44 g. 15 mm. Rare reverse brockage. VF.

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Lot # 716 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Dupondius, Rome mint, 16 BC. C. Cassius Celer, moneyer. Obv. AVGVSTVS/ TRIBVNIC/ POTEST within wreath. Rev. C CASSIVS CELER III VIR A A A F F around S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 375. AE. 9.15 g. 26.5 mm. Green patina. VF.

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Lot # 717 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Dupondius. Moneyer C. Gallius Lupercus, 16 BC. Obv. AVGUSTVS/TRIBVNIC/POTEST in three lines within oak-wreath. Rev. C GALLIVS LVPERCVS III VIR AAAFF round SC. RIC I (2nd ed.) 378. AE. 12.01 g. 30.5 mm. Scarce. Well centred and complete. VF/About EF.

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Lot # 718 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Sestertius, C. Plotius Rufus moneyer, 15 BC. Obv. CIVIS in oak-wreath flanked by two laurel-branches; above and below, OB-SERVATOS. Rev. C PLOTIVS RVFUS III VIR AAA FF around large SC. RIC I (2nd ed.) 387; C. 501. AE. 26.33 g. 37 mm. R. Rare issue. Dark grey patina. VF/Good VF.

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Lot # 719 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Quadrans, Pulcher, Taurus and Regulus as III Viri Monetales, 8 BC. Obv. PVLCHER TAVRVS REGVLVS. Clasped hands holding caduceus. Rev. III VIR AAA FF around SC. RIC I (2nd ed.) 423. AE. 3.09 g. 18 mm. Scarce. Green patina. VF/Good VF.

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Lot # 720 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Quadrans, Bassus, Capella, Blandus, and Catullus as IV viri monetales, 4 BC. Obv. L VALERIVS CATVLLVS round large SC. Rev. III VIR AAAFF round garlanded altar. RIC I (2nd ed.) 468. AE. 3.12 g. 17 mm. Scarce. Green patina with reddish spots. VF/Good VF.

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Lot # 721 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE 23 mm. Sicily, Panormus. Obv. ΠΑΝΟΡΜΙΤΑΝ. Bare head of Augustus right. Rev. Triskeles with gorgon face and corn ears between legs. RPC I 641; CNS I (Panormus) 20; SNG Cop. 543; BMC 42. AE. 9.73 g. 23 mm. R. Rare. Cleaning marks. VF/Good VF.

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Lot # 722 - Livia, wife of Augustus (died in 29 AD). AE Sestertius, 21-22. Obv. S P Q R/ IVLIAE/ AVGVST. Carpentum drawn right by two mules, its front and sides ornamented with Victories. Rev. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXIIII around SC. RIC I (2nd ed.) 50 (Tiberius). AE. 26.67 g. 34 mm. R. Leather patina. Slightly rough surfaces with minor smoothing on obverse. VF.

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Lot # 723 - Agrippa (died 12 BC). AE As, Rome mint, struck under Caligula, 37-41. Obv. M AGRIPPA L F COS III. Head left, wearing rostral crown. Rev. S C. Neptune, cloaked, standing left, holding dolphin in right hand and trident in left. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Gaius/Caligula) 58. AE. 9.58 g. 29 mm. Slightly rough surfaces. VF/Good VF.

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Lot # 724 - Tiberius (14-37). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 14-37. Obv. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right. Rev. PONTIF MAXIM. Livia (as Pax) seated right, holding branch and long vertical sceptre, on chair with ornamented legs; below chair, a single line. RIC I (2nd ed.) 30. AR. 3.25 g. 18 mm. Good VF/VF.

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Lot # 725 - Tiberius (14-37). AE As, Hispalis (Colonia Romula) mint (Hispania). Obv. PERM DIVI AVG [COL ROM] Laureate head left. Rev. GERMANICVS CAES[AR] DRVSVS CAESAR Confronted heads of Germanicus and Drusus. ACIP 3361; RPC I 74. AE. 11.59 g. 27 mm. Appealing green patina. VF.

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Lot # 726 - Drusus (died 23 AD). AE Dupondius, Rome mint, 22-23. Struck under Tiberius. Obv. PIETAS. Draped, veiled and diademed bust right. Rev. DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVGVSTI F TR POT ITER. Legend surrounding large S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Tib.) 43. AE. 13.02 g. 28 mm. Slightly rough surfaces and gently smoothed. VF/Good VF.

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Lot # 727 - Germanicus (died 19 AD). AE As. Contemporary imitation. Obv. Blundered legend. Bare head left. Rev. Blundered legend surrounding S C. Cf. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Caligula) 35 (for prototype). AE. 8.76 g. 26.5 mm. Interesting study coin. Green patina; cleaning marks. VF.

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Lot # 728 - Germanicus (died 19 AD). AE As, Rome mint. Struck under Caligula, 40-41. Obv. GERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N. Bare head left. Rev. C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG PM TR P IIII PP around large S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Gaius) 50. AE. 11.17 g. 31 mm. Good VF/VF.

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Lot # 729 - Germanicus (died 19 AD). AE Dupondius, struck under Caligula, 37-41. Obv. GERMANICVS CAESAR. Germanicus, bare-headed and cloaked, standing in quadriga right, holding eagle-tipped sceptre. Rev. SIGNIS RECEPT DEVICTIS GERM S C. Germanicus bare-headed and cuirassed with tunic standing, left, right hand raised and left hand holding eagle. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Caligula) 57. AE. 15.37 g. 28.5 mm. Untouched green patina with some flaws. VF.

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Lot # 730 - Germanicus (died 19 AD). AE As, Rome mint, struck under Claudius, 50-54. Obv. GERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N. Bare head right. Rev. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P. Legend surrounding S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Claud.) 106. AE. 10.23 g. 30 mm. Reddish brown patina. Good VF/EF.

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Lot # 731 - Germanicus (died 19 AD). AE As, Restitution issue, struck under Domitianus (81-82). Obv. GERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N. Bare head right. Rev. IMP D (sic) CAES DIVI VESP F AVG REST around large SC. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) (Domitian) 828 var. (head left). AE. 9 g. 27 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, the variety with head right is apparently unlisted in the standard bibliography. Good VF/About EF.

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Lot # 732 - Germanicus (died 19 AD). AE 18.5 mm, Mysia, Pergamum, struck under Tiberius. Obv. ΓΕΡΜΑΝΙΚΟΣ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ. Bare head of Germanicus right. Rev. ΔΡΟΥΣΟΣ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ. Bare head of Drusus right. RPC I 2367. AE. 2.89 g. 18.5 mm. Scarce. Brown patina. Rough surfaces. VF/Good VF.

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Lot # 733 - Gaius (Caligula) (37-41). AE Quadrans, Rome mint, 39-40. Obv. C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG. Pileus flanked by S C. Rev. PON M TR P III P P COS TERT. Legend surrounding RCC large in center of field. RIC I (2nd ed.) 45. AE. 3.76 g. 18.5 mm. Lovely dark green patina. Good VF.

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Lot # 734 - Claudius (41-54). AE Quadrans, c. 41-42. Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG. Hand holding scales; below, PNR. Rev. PON M TR P IMP COS DES IT, around SC. RIC I (2nd ed.) 85. AE. 3.08 g. 17 mm. Good VF.

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Lot # 735 - Claudius (41-54). AE Quadrans, 41-54. Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG. Modius on three legs. Rev. PON M TR P IMP P P COS II. Legend surrounding S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 90. AE. 3.31 g. 17 mm. About EF/EF.

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Lot # 736 - Claudius (41-54). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 41-50. Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M T R P IMP. Laureate head right. Rev. SPES AVGVSTA SC. Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising skirt. c/m NCAPR within rectangular incuse. RIC I (2nd ed.) 99. AE. 27.23 g. 36 mm. Green patina with cuprite spots. VF/About VF. The counterstamp has been said to mean N(ummus) C(aesare) A(ugusto) PR(obatus) and to be of Flavian date, or to have been applied by the successor of Claudius and to mean N(ero) C(aesar) A(ugustus) PR(obavit). Another proposed solution reads N(eronis) C(aesaris) A(ugusti) P(opulique) R(omani).

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Lot # 737 - Claudius (41-54). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 41-50 or 50-54. Contemporary 'barbaric' imitation. Obv. Devolved inscription. Heavily stylised laureate head right. Rev. Devolved inscription. Heavily stylised Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising skirt. Cf. RIC I (2nd ed.) 99 or 115 (for prototype). AE. 10.83 g. 28 mm. Interesting contemporary imitation. Rare as such. About VF.

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Lot # 738 - Claudius (41-54). AE Dupondius, Rome mint, 50-54. Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P. Bare head left; c/m: NCAPR within rectangular incuse. Rev. CERES AVGVSTA / S C. Ceres seated left on throne, holding grain ears and torch. Pangerl 60 (for c/m); RIC I (2nd ed.) 110. AE. 14.31 g. 30.5 mm. Green-brown patina. Smoothed. VF.

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Lot # 739 - Claudius (41-54). AE As, Rome mint, 50-54. Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P. Bare head left. Rev. LIBERTAS AVGVSTA S C. Libertas standing, to front, holding pileus in right and extending left hand. RIC I (2nd ed.) 113. AE. 9.46 g. 29 mm. Dark green patina. Good VF.

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Lot # 740 - Claudius (41-54). AE As, Rome mint, 42-43. Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP P P. Bare head left. Rev. S-C. Minerva advancing right, brandishing spear and holding round shield. RIC I (2nd ed.) 116. AE. 11.51 g. 30 mm. Good VF/VF.

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Lot # 741 - Nero (54-68). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 64-68. Obv. NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Head of Nero, laureate, right, with beard. Rev. VESTA. Round hexastyle temple with statue of Vesta inside. RIC I (2nd ed.) Nero 62. AR. 2.99 g. 18 mm. Light scratches. About VF.

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Lot # 742 - Nero (54-68). AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Obv. [NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR] AVG GERM [P M TR P IMP P P] Laureate bust of Nero right, wearing aegis. Rev. ADLOCVT COH beneath Nero, bare-headed and togate, standing left with praetorian prefect on low platform on the right, raising right hand in address to three soldiers, standing right, of whom two carry standards; tetrastyle temple in the background; S-C across fields. RIC I (2nd ed.) 130. AE. 21.56 g. 33.5 mm. R. Rare reverse type. Corroded and rough surfaces. F/About VF.

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Lot # 743 - Nero (54-68). AE Dupondius, Rome mint, 62-68. Obv. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P. Radiate head right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTI / II. Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. RIC I (2nd ed.) 196. AE. 13.64 g. 29 mm. About VF/VF.

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Lot # 744 - Nero (54-68). AE Dupondius, Rome mint, 64 AD. Obv. NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P. Radiate head right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTI / II / S - C. Victory advancing right with palm branch and wreath. RIC I (2nd ed.) 204. AE. 13.27 g. 27.5 mm. Green patina; appealing portrait. Minor cleaning marks. Good VF/VF.

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Lot # 745 - Nero (54-68). AE Semis, 64 AD. Obv. NERO CAES AVG IMP. Laureate head right. Rev. CERT QVINQ ROM CON. Table bearing urn and wreath; on front of left panel, two gryphons standing facing one another; round shield rests against leg. Value mark S above table. RIC I (2nd ed.) 241. AE. 3.11 g. 18 mm. Slightly rough surfaces. Brown patina. VF.

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Lot # 746 - Nero (54-68). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 62-68. Obv. NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery. Rev. PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT S C. Temple of Janus, with latticed window to right and double doors to left with garland hung across ('terra door'). RIC I (2nd ed.) 270 var. (bust with aegis). AE. 26.52 g. 35.5 mm. R. Choice example with bust variant. Well struck example. VF/Good VF.

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Lot # 747 - Nero (54-68). AE As, Rome mint, 65 AD. Obv. NERO CAESAR AVG GERM IMP. Laureate head left. Rev. SC. Victory flying left, holding shield inscribed SPQR. RIC I (2nd ed.) 313. AE. 11.79 g. 27 mm. VF.

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Lot # 748 - Nero (54-68). AE As, Lugdunum mint. Obv. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERMANIC. Laureate head of Nero left. Rev. PONTIF MAX TR POT IMP P P S C /I. Nero as Apollo Citharoedus, laureate, advancing right, playing lyre. RIC I (2nd ed.) 381. AE. 6.65 g. 25 mm. R. A choice example. Lovely emerald green patina, brownish underlying on reverse. Good VF/VF. Ex Artemide Aste 60E, 2022, lot 456. A choice example with a beautiful emerald-green patina. The reverse shows Nero in the guise of Apollo Citharoedus, gracefully playing the lyre—a fittingly evocative image, recalling ancient accounts that depict the emperor performing on his instrument while Rome was engulfed in flames.

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Lot # 749 - Nero (54-68). AE Dupondius, Lugdunum mint, c. 65 AD. Obv. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P. Laureate head left, globe at point of neck. Rev. SECVRITAS AVGVSTI / S - C. Securitas seated right on throne, resting head against her hand and holding sceptre; in front of her, altar against which leans lighted torch. In exergue; II. RIC I (2nd ed.) 407. AE. 12.96 g. 29.5 mm. Nice portrait, attractive green-brown patina. VF.

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Lot # 750 - Galba (68-69). AR Denarius, Rome mint. Obv. IMP SER GALBA AVG. Bare head right. Rev. SPQR/OB/C - S in oak-wreath. RIC I (2nd ed.) 167. AR. 3.15 g. 17.5 mm. R. Bold portait. Good VF.

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Lot # 751 - Galba (68-69). AE Sestertius, c. October 68 AD. Obv. IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG TR P. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. S - C. Victory alighting right, holding wreath and palm-frond. RIC II 355. AE. 25.88 g. 38 mm. Doublestruck and minor smoothing. About VF.

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Lot # 752 - Vitellius (69 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint. Obv. A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP TR P. Laureate head right. Rev. SPQR /OB/CS in three lines in oak-wreath. RSC 86; RIC I (2nd ed.) 83. AR. 3.13 g. 19.5 mm. R. Rare and well centred. Slightly porous. VF/About VF.

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Lot # 753 - Vespasian (69-79). AE Sestertius, 71 AD. Obv. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM TR P PP COS III. Laureate head right. Rev. IVDAEA CAPTA SC. Jewess seated right under palm-tree, mourning; behind palm, Vespasian standing right, holding spear and parazonium. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 1134; C. 239. AE. 26.44 g. 33.5 mm. R. VF. The reverse offers one of the most evocative allegories of the Flavian period: the mourning figure of Judaea seated beneath the palm tree, rendered with poignant restraint, set in stark contrast to the imposing figure of Vespasian standing with spear and parazonium. A composition rich in symbolism, encapsulating the propagandistic message of Rome’s triumph while remaining artistically compelling.

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Lot # 754 - Vespasian (69-79). AE Sestertius, 71 AD. Obv. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM TR P PP COS III. Laureate head right. Rev. ROMA SC. Roma standing left, holding Victory and spear. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 443. AE. 21.65 g. 34 mm. Leather brown patina with cuprite spots. Slightly rough surfaces with metal flaws. VF/About VF.

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Lot # 755 - Vespasian (69-79). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 73 AD. Obv. IMP CAES VESP AVG CENS. Laureate head right. Rev. PONTIF MAXIM. Vespasian, togate, seated right on curule chair, feet on stool, holding vertical sceptre in right hand and branch in left. RSC 387; RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 546. AR. 3.49 g. 20 mm. Lightly toned. Good VF.

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Lot # 756 - Vespasian (69-79). AE Quadrans, Rome mint, 74 AD. Obv. IMP VESPASIAN AVG. Rudder on globe. Rev. P M TR P P P COS V S C. Winged caduceus, upright. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 736. AE. 2.37 g. 15 mm. Dark green patina. Good VF.

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Lot # 757 - Vespasian (69-79). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 77-78. Obv. CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. Laureate head left. Rev. ANNONA AVG. Annona, seated left, holding bundle of corn-ears on lap in both hands. RIC II-p. 3 (2nd ed.) 966. AG. 3.19 g. 20 mm. Light warm tone. Good VF.

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Lot # 758 - Vespasian (Divus, died 79 AD). AR Denarius, struck under Titus. Obv. DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS. Laureate head right. Rev. SC on shield supported by two capricorns; below, globe. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) (Titus) 357. AR. 3.14 g. 18 mm. Nice centred example with iridescent tone. Good VF.

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Lot # 759 - Titus (79-81). AE As, Rome mint, 80-81. Obv. IMP T CAES VESP [AVG] P [M T]R P COS VIII. Laureate head left. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVST S C. Victory advancing right on prow, holding wreath and palm. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 249. AE. 8.96 g. 28 mm. Nice green patina. Double strike. Titus's face is visible twice, shifted upwards and rotated by 90 degrees. A dramatic and interesting minting error. VF.

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Lot # 760 - Domitian (81-96). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 81 AD. Obv. IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M. Laureate head right. Rev. TR P COS VII DES VIII P P. Altar, garlanded and lighted. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 43. AR. 3.13 g. 18.5 mm. Light golden tone. Minor gash on reverse. Good VF.

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Lot # 761 - Domitian (81-96). AR Denarius, 88-89. Obv. Laureate head right. Rev. Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear; to right, shield. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 659. AR. 3.33 g. 19 mm. Good details. Bold portrait; lightly toned. Good VF/About EF.

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Lot # 762 - Domitian (81-96). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 95-96. Obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVII CENS PER P P. Laureate head right. Rev. IOVI VICTORI S C. Jupiter seated left, holding Victory in right and vertical sceptre in left. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 794. AE. 27.26 g. 34.5 mm. Enchanting green patina. Good VF/VF.

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Lot # 763 - Anonymous Quadrantes. Period of Domitian to Antoninus Pius. AE Quadrans. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Venus right. Rev. SC. Dove standing right. RIC II 24. AE. 2.66 g. 15 mm. Well centred and nice. Dark patina. VF.

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Lot # 764 - Trajan (98-117). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 103-111. Obv. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery. Rev. COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC. Arabia standing left, holding branch and bundle of cinnamon sticks; behind to left, camel advancing left. Woytek 285b; RIC II 142. AR. 3.73 g. 18 mm. Slightly off centre. Good VF.

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Lot # 765 - Trajan (98-117). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 114-117. Obv. IMP TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. COS VI P P S P Q R. Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Woytek 489v; RIC II 301. AR. 3.5 g. 19 mm. Bold portrait. Toned. About EF/Good VF.

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Lot # 766 - Trajan (98-117). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 116-117. Obv. IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R. Felicitas standing left, holding cornucopia and caduceus. Woytek 570v; RIC II 332. AR. 3.37 g. 19.5 mm. Light scratches on reverse. Good VF/VF.

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Lot # 767 - Trajan (98-117). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 103-111. Obv. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P. Laureate bust right, draped on left shoulder. Rev. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C ARAB ADQVIS. Arabia, draped, standing front, head left, holding branch in right hand over camel, left, half hidden behind her and bundle of canes(?) over left arm in left. Woytek 363b; RIC II 466. AE. 23.3 g. 32.5 mm. Emerald green patina. VF/About VF.

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Lot # 768 - Trajan (98-117). AE Quadrans, Rome mint, c. 114-117. Obv. IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GERM. Diademed bust of Hercules right, wearing lion-skin. Rev. S C. Boar right. Woytek 602b; RIC II 702. AE. 2.85 g. 15 mm. Green patina. About VF.

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Lot # 769 - Trajan (98-117). AE 25 mm, Ionia, Erythrae. Obv. ΑΥΤΟΚ ΝЄΡ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΩ ϹЄ ΓЄΡ ΔΑΚΙ. Laureate head right. Rev. ϹΤΡΑ ΟΥΛ ΓΛΥΚΩΝΟϹ / ЄΡ-Υ. Archaic cult statue of Herakles standing right, brandishing club over head and holding spear. RPC online 1994; SNG München 422. AR. 6.71 g. 25 mm. R. Rare issue, only seven specimens listed by RPC. Green patina, few light scratches on obverse, otherwise. VF.

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