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obverse: Claudius (41-54).. AE Sestertius, 41-50 AD reverse: Claudius (41-54).. AE Sestertius, 41-50 AD
Lot # 421 - Claudius (41-54). AE Sestertius, 41-50 AD. Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM T R P IMP. Laureate head right. Rev. SPES AVGVSTA SC. Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising skirt. RIC I (2nd ed.) 99. AE. 27.50 g. 35.00 mm. A choice example. Superb portrait, lovely mottled olive green patina Good VF/VF.
obverse: Claudius (41-54).. AE Obol. Alexandria mint, Egypt. Dated RY 2 (41/2 AD) reverse: Claudius (41-54).. AE Obol. Alexandria mint, Egypt. Dated RY 2 (41/2 AD)
Lot # 422 - Claudius (41-54). AE Obol. Alexandria mint, Egypt. Dated RY 2 (41/2 AD). Obv. ΤΙ ΚΛΑΥ ΚΑΙ CΕΒΑC ΓΕΡΜ. Laureate bust right. Rev. ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ. Hippopotamus standing right; in exergue, [L]B. K&G 12.16; Dattari 165; RPC I 5128. AE. 5.32 g. 23.00 mm. R. About VF.
obverse: Nero (54-68).. AR Denarius, Rome mint, struck c. 65-66 AD reverse: Nero (54-68).. AR Denarius, Rome mint, struck c. 65-66 AD
Lot # 423 - Nero (54-68). AR Denarius, Rome mint, struck c. 65-66 AD. Obv. NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right. Rev. VESTA. Hexastyle temple faςade; within, Vesta seated left on throne, holding patera and long sceptre. RIC I (2nd ed.) 62. AR. 3.37 g. 19.00 mm. R. An outstanding example, struck on unusually broad flan. Sound metal, brilliant and lightly toned, some dark deposits on reverse. About EF/Good VF.
obverse: Nero (54-68).. AE Semis reverse: Nero (54-68).. AE Semis
Lot # 424 - Nero (54-68). AE Semis. Obv. NERO CAES AVG IMP. Laureate head right. Rev. CERTA QVINQ ROM CON SC. Table bearing urn and wreath. In left field, S. RIC I (2nd ed.) 228 (R2); C. 47. AE. 4.56 g. 18.50 mm. RR. Very rare and choice. Toned orichalcum surfaces, slightly rough, otherwise good VF.
Outstanding Roma Sestertius
obverse: Nero (54-68).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint reverse: Nero (54-68).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint
Lot # 425 - Nero (54-68). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Obv. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER PM TR P IMP PP. Laureate bust right, wearing aegis. Rev. ROMA SC. Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory, left arm leaning on shield. Behind and around, shields. RIC I (2nd ed.) 277. AE. 27.02 g. 35.00 mm. R. Rare and superb. Wonderful portrait and lovely olive green patina. Very minor marks, otherwise EF.
obverse: Nero (54-68).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 67 AD reverse: Nero (54-68).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 67 AD
Lot # 426 - Nero (54-68). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 67 AD. Obv. IMP NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P XIII P P. Laureate head right. Rev. PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT. View of the Temple of Janus, decorated with garlands and with door closed; in field, S - C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 354. AE. 35.50 g. 27.30 mm. Expressive portrait of fine style, sharply struck on a broad flan. Deep olive green brown patina, gently smoothed. About EF.
obverse: Nero (54-68).. AE Dupondius, Lugdunum mint reverse: Nero (54-68).. AE Dupondius, Lugdunum mint
Lot # 427 - Nero (54-68). AE Dupondius, Lugdunum mint. Obv. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P PP. Laureate head right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTI SC. Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm. RIC I (2nd ed.) 522. AE. 14.73 g. 29.00 mm. An attractive example. Glossy dark green patina. VF.
obverse: Nero with Poppaea.. AE 20 mm. Thyatira mint, Lydia, c. 62 AD reverse: Nero with Poppaea.. AE 20 mm. Thyatira mint, Lydia, c. 62 AD
Lot # 428 - Nero with Poppaea. AE 20 mm. Thyatira mint, Lydia, c. 62 AD. Obv. NЄPΩN KΛAYΔIOC KAICAP CЄBACTOC. Laureate head of Nero right. Rev. ΠOΠΠAIAN CЄBACTHN ΘYATIPHNOI. Draped bust of Poppaea right. RPC I 2383. AE. 3.10 g. RR. Very rare. An outstanding example, in excellent condition for the issue. Superb glossy olive-green patina. About EF. Ex Gaudoury 2012,142. The second wife of Nero, Poppaea Sabina, is described by the historian Tacitus as having possessed “every asset except goodness”. She was a beautiful young woman with hair the colour of amber, who was rumored to have bathed in the milk of asses. Tacitus continues: “ From her mother, the loveliest woman of her day, she inherited distinction and beauty. Her wealth, too, was equal to her birth. She was clever and pleasant to talk to. She seemed respectable. But her life was depraved (…). To her, married or bachelor bedfellow were alike. She was indifferent to her reputation- yet insensible to men's love, and herself unloving. Advantage dictated the bestowal of her favours.” Poppaea (…) originally was married to the praetorian prefect Rufrius Crispinus, by whom she bore a child. But she was seduced away from Crispinus by the futur emperor Otho, an extravagant young man who was one of Nero's closest friends. This seduction was quickly transformed into marriage (…). In 58 Nero seduced Poppaea and sent Otho to govern Lusitania so as to distance him from Rome. For the next four years Nero continued to tolerate his politically important but personally unfulfilling marriage to Claudia Octavia (…). Both Nero and Poppaea dissolved their existing marriages in 62, and 12 days later they were married (…). In short order the royal couple produced a daughter, Claudia Neronis, who was born at Antium, probably early in 63. Nero's joy was so great that the infant was hailed Augusta along with her mother (…) but Claudia died four months later. By 65 Poppaea had become pregnant again, and Nero could anticipate having a child to replace Claudia and possibly an heir to the throne. However, in the summer of that year, after having been chastised for returning so late from the races, Nero delivered a swift to Poppaea's stomach that proved fatal for both mother and fetus. By all accounts, Nero loved Poppaea deeply and was anxiously awaiting the birth of their second child, which have led some to believe the kick was “disguided”. After this grave national disaster, Nero promptly deified Poppaea as well as her unborned child. Although Poppaea possessed certain enviable attributes, few mourned her death. The death of Poppaea marked the beginning of Nero's period of great cruelty, which would last three years before he was finally murdered. Poppaea is represented on provincial coinages struck by Nero in Egypt and other provinces. On Imperial coinage she seems to mark one appearance, standing next to Nero on a reverse type inscribed AVGVSTVS AVGVSTA (though the empress may be Statilia Messalina). (D. L. Vagi. Coinage and History of the Roman Empire, vol. I History, p. 171-2).
obverse: Nero (54-68).. AE 19mm. Laodikeia mint, Phrygia. Aineias magistrate reverse: Nero (54-68).. AE 19mm. Laodikeia mint, Phrygia. Aineias magistrate
Lot # 429 - Nero (54-68). AE 19mm. Laodikeia mint, Phrygia. Aineias magistrate. Obv. NEΡΩN ΣEBAΣTOΣ. Laureate head right. Rev. KOP (ligate) AINEIAΣ - ΛAOΔIKEΩN. Zeus Laodiceus holding eagle and staff. RPC I 2926. AE. 5.69 g. 19.00 mm. R. Rare and choice. Superb portrait. Lovely enamel-like blackish green patina, with nice light earthen deposits. Good VF.
obverse: Nero with Divus Claudius (54-68). AR Didrachm, Caesarea-Eusebia mint, Cappadocia reverse: Nero with Divus Claudius (54-68). AR Didrachm, Caesarea-Eusebia mint, Cappadocia
Lot # 430 - Nero with Divus Claudius (54-68). AR Didrachm, Caesarea-Eusebia mint, Cappadocia. Obv. NERO CLAVD DIVI CLAVD F CAESAR AVG GERMA. Laureate head of Nero right. Rev. DIVOS CLAVD AVGVST GERMANIC PATER AVG. Laureate head of Divus Claudius right. RPC I 3647; RIC I (2nd ed.) 620. AR. 7.27 g. 20.50 mm. R. Rare, choice and prettily toned. VF.
obverse: Galba (68-69).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint reverse: Galba (68-69).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint
Lot # 431 - Galba (68-69). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Obv. IMP SER SVLP GALBA CAES AVG TR P. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. S-C. Victory alighting right, holding wreath and palm. RIC I (2nd ed.) 131(R2). AE. 24.35 g. 36.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Bold portrait. Dark green patina. VF.
obverse: Vitellius (April – December 69). AR Denarius, Tarraco mint (?) reverse: Vitellius (April – December 69). AR Denarius, Tarraco mint (?)
Lot # 432 - Vitellius (April – December 69). AR Denarius, Tarraco mint (?). Obv. A VITELLIVS – IMP GERMAN. Laureate head right, with globe at point of neck. Rev. FIDES – EXERCITVM. Clasped hands. RIC I (2nd ed.) 27; C. 27. AR. 3.61 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare. Outstanding portrait. Perfectly centred on a broad flan and superb. Wonderful old cabinet tone, with iridescent hues. About EF.
obverse: Vitellius (69 AD.).. AR Denarius, Rome mint reverse: Vitellius (69 AD.).. AR Denarius, Rome mint
Lot # 433 - Vitellius (69 AD.). AR Denarius, Rome mint. Obv. A VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IMP. Bare head right. Rev. CONCORDIA PR. Concordia seated left, holding patera and double cornucopiae. RIC I (2nd ed.) 66. AR. 3.02 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare. An attractive example, sharply struck in sound metal, with a superb portrait. Lovely old cabinet tone. Good VF/VF. Ex Artemide 04.10.1994, lot 249.
Impressive Vitellius' Portrait
obverse: Vitellius (69 AD).. AR Denarius, Rome mint reverse: Vitellius (69 AD).. AR Denarius, Rome mint
Lot # 434 - Vitellius (69 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint. Obv. A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P. Laureate head right. Rev. PONT MAXIM. Vesta, veiled, seated right on throne, holding patera and sceptre. RIC I (2nd ed.) 107. AR. 3.42 g. 19.00 mm. Scarce. Superb portrait. An outstanding example, from masterly engraved dies and in excellent condition for issue. Enchanting glossy old cabinet tone. About EF/EF.
obverse: Vespasian (69-79 AD).. AR Denarius, 72-73 AD reverse: Vespasian (69-79 AD).. AR Denarius, 72-73 AD
Lot # 435 - Vespasian (69-79 AD). AR Denarius, 72-73 AD. Obv. IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS III. Laureate head right. Rev. AVGVR TRI POT. Simpulum, aspergillum, jug and lituus. RIC II 42. AR. 3.25 g. 17.00 mm. An attractive example. Bold portrait, lightly toned. About EF.
obverse: Vespasian (69 -79).. AR Denarius, 77-78 AD reverse: Vespasian (69 -79).. AR Denarius, 77-78 AD
Lot # 436 - Vespasian (69 -79). AR Denarius, 77-78 AD. Obv. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. COS VIII. Mars standing left, holding spear and trophy; in ground to right, corn-ear. RIC II 104; C. 127. AR. 2.88 g. 18.50 mm. Good metal, superb portrait. Brilliant and prettily toned, with iridescent highlights. Good VF.
obverse: Titus (79-81).. AR Denarius, 86-88 AD reverse: Titus (79-81).. AR Denarius, 86-88 AD
Lot # 437 - Titus (79-81). AR Denarius, 86-88 AD. Obv. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM. Laureate bust right. Rev. TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P. Pulvinar (throne) of Jupiter and Juno: draped; above, triangular frame decorated with seven vertical bars. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 124. AR. 3.47 g. 19.00 mm. A superb coin. Bold portrait, delicate patina with golden hues. EF.
obverse: Julia Titi, daughter of Titus (died 90 AD). . AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Struck under Domitian, 92-94 AD reverse: Julia Titi, daughter of Titus (died 90 AD). . AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Struck under Domitian, 92-94 AD
Lot # 438 - Julia Titi, daughter of Titus (died 90 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Struck under Domitian, 92-94 AD. Obv. DIVAE IVLIAE AVG DIVI TITI F SPQR. Carpentum drawn right by two mules. Rev. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVI CENS PER PP around large SC. RIC II (Domit.) 411; C. (Julia) 9 (Fr.15). AE. 20.64 g. 32.00 mm. R. Rare and attractive. Altered patina. Good VF.
obverse: Domitian (81-96 AD).. AR Denarius, 88-89 AD reverse: Domitian (81-96 AD).. AR Denarius, 88-89 AD
Lot # 439 - Domitian (81-96 AD). AR Denarius, 88-89 AD. Obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII. Laureate head right. Rev. IMP XVIII COS XIIII CENS P P P. Minerva standing right on capital of rostral column, about to hurl spear in right hand, carrying shield on left arm; owl at feet to right. RIC II 664 (R2); C. 249 (Fr.2). AR. 3.05 g. 19.00 mm. RR. Rare. Brilliant and superb. EF.
Spectacular Nerva Portrait.
obverse: Nerva (96-98).. AE Sestertius, 96 AD reverse: Nerva (96-98).. AE Sestertius, 96 AD
Lot # 440 - Nerva (96-98). AE Sestertius, 96 AD. Obv. IMP NERVA CAES AVG PM TR P COS III PP. Laureate head right. Rev. FORTVNA AVGVST SC. Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. RIC II 73. AE. 22.32 g. 32.50 mm. Outstanding example, with a magnificent impressive portrait. Superb light green patina, with a few dark spots and minor marks, otherwise about EF/Good VF.
obverse: Nerva (96-98).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 97 AD reverse: Nerva (96-98).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 97 AD
Lot # 441 - Nerva (96-98). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 97 AD. Obv. IMP NERVA CAES AVG PM TR P COS III PP. Laureate head right. Rev. VEHICVLATIONE ITALIAE REMISSA SC. Two mules grazing, one left, one right; behind, high-wheeled cart, with pole and harness, tipped up and pointing slightly to right. RIC II 93; C. 143. AE. 29.22 g. 35.00 mm. R. Rare and interesting type. A very attractive example. Superb portrait, lovely even emerald green patina. Good VF. Communication had always been a critical element in the maintenance and growth of empires, and all ancient civilizations struggled with its associated problems. Romans were famous as innovators in communication and transportation, and much of their success was predicated on their ingenuity in these regards. Augustus founded the imperial postal system as an eventual replacement for the traditional system of tabellarii, or private messengers. This was a bold manoeuvre, as the public postal system was meant to service the whole empire. However, the bulk of the traffic involved governmental communications, and Augustus did not provide for its full maintenance in the Imperial budget. With the passage of time these matters were not corrected, and were generally made worse. A regular part of this system was the local requisitioning of vehicles, animals and provisions from the private sector. These frequent impositions were resented by those afflicted, as they obstructed citizens from attending to their own tasks, and in the end those citizens likely were not compensated or were under-compensated for the actual cost of the impositions. The system was administered, variously, by government officials, imperial contractors and local magistrates; abuses were commonplace. Apparently Domitian was especially abusive in this regard, so Nerva freed the people from this burden by assuring that the cost of the government’s communication network was assumed by the government. Nerva celebrates his popular reform on this sestertius, which is inscribed VEHICVLATIONE ITALIAE REMISSA. Later in the empire this system, the cursus publicus, became one of the largest governmental institutions of antiquity. On this spectacular sestertius we see the mules and their accoutrements in rare detail. Most interesting, perhaps, is the high-wheeled cart behind the mules with its pole-and-harnesses trapping resting upright. The scene is placid, with the horses grazing and the vehicle out of commission. The decision to depict a rather idyllic scene, as opposed to showing a mule-cart on the move, is a perfect reflection of the inscription, which itself refers to the remission of the burden. (NAC 46, 551 note).
obverse: Trajan (98-117).. AE Dupondius, 103-111 AD reverse: Trajan (98-117).. AE Dupondius, 103-111 AD
Lot # 442 - Trajan (98-117). AE Dupondius, 103-111 AD. Obv. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V PP. Radiate bust right, wearing aegis. Rev. SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI SC. Trophy with round and hexagonal shields at base. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 586; C. 573. AE. 12.91 g. 28.00 mm. An oustanding example, from masterly engraved dies. Excellent strike and preservation. Enamel-like mottled emerald green patina. Very minor corrosion spots, otherwise EF.
obverse: Trajan (98-117 AD).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 116-117 AD reverse: Trajan (98-117 AD).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 116-117 AD
Lot # 443 - Trajan (98-117 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 116-117 AD. Obv. IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVGVSTI S P Q R S C. Providentia standing front, head left, holding long sceptre with her left hand and pointing with her right at globe on ground. RIC II 663; C. 320. AE. 25.14 g. 33.00 mm. R. Rare. Sharply struck and superb, with an outstanding expressive portrait. Lovely deep green patina, with brown hues, gently smoothed , otherwise EF.
obverse: Hadrian (117-138).. AR Quinarius, Rome mint, 118 AD reverse: Hadrian (117-138).. AR Quinarius, Rome mint, 118 AD
Lot # 444 - Hadrian (117-138). AR Quinarius, Rome mint, 118 AD. Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right, with drapery on far shoulder. Rev. PM TR P COS III. Victory seated left, holding palm and wreath. RIC II 108. AR. 1.40 g. 15.00 mm. RR. Very rare. A pleasant example, lightly toned. Good VF/VF.
obverse: Hadrian (117-138).. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 119-125 AD reverse: Hadrian (117-138).. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 119-125 AD
Lot # 445 - Hadrian (117-138). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 119-125 AD. Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate head right, with drapery on far shoulder. Rev. P M TR P COS III. Galley with seven oars left. RIC II 113; C. 1174. AR. 2.96 g. 19.50 mm. Scarce. A choice example, brilliant and lightly toned. About EF.
obverse: Hadrian (117-138).. AR Denarius, 134-138 AD reverse: Hadrian (117-138).. AR Denarius, 134-138 AD
Lot # 446 - Hadrian (117-138). AR Denarius, 134-138 AD. Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Bare head right. Rev. ITALIA. Italia standing facing, head left, holding sceptre and cornucopiae. RIC II 307. AR. 3.06 g. 18.50 mm. Even grey toning, underlying luster. EF.
obverse: Hadrian (117-138).. AE Dupondius, Rome mint,118 AD reverse: Hadrian (117-138).. AE Dupondius, Rome mint,118 AD
Lot # 447 - Hadrian (117-138). AE Dupondius, Rome mint,118 AD. Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG. Radiate bust right, with drapery on left shoulder. Rev. PONT MAX TR POT COS II /ADVENTVS AVG/SC. Roma, seated right on cuirass,holding spear in left hand and clasping right hand with Hadrian. RIC II 554; C. 92. AE. 13.85 g. 28.50 mm. Deep emerald green patina, with lighter highlights and earthen deposits. Minor hair-line flan crack at 3-4 o' clock, otherwise good VF.
Outstanding Mustachioed Hadrian
obverse: Hadrian (117-138).. AE Dupondius, 118 AD reverse: Hadrian (117-138).. AE Dupondius, 118 AD
Lot # 448 - Hadrian (117-138). AE Dupondius, 118 AD. Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG. Radiate bust right, slightly bearded, with thick mustache, wearing drapery on far shoulder. Rev. PONT MAX TR POT COS II SC/ SALVS AVG. Salus seated left, feeding snake coiled round altar. RIC II 558; C. 1356. AE. 11.06 g. 27.00 mm. Excellent portrait of fine style. Enchanting untouched turquoise patina, with lovely earthen pale beige deposits in recesses. A superb alluring coin. About EF/Good VF.
obverse: Hadrian (117-138).. AE Sestertius, 121 AD reverse: Hadrian (117-138).. AE Sestertius, 121 AD
Lot # 449 - Hadrian (117-138). AE Sestertius, 121 AD. Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PM TR P COS III SC. Ceres standing left, holding corn ears and long torch. RIC II 610; C. 1075. AE. 24.49 g. 32.00 mm. Superb portrait. GoodVF/VF.
obverse: Hadrian (117-138).. AE Sestertius, 125-128 reverse: Hadrian (117-138).. AE Sestertius, 125-128
Lot # 450 - Hadrian (117-138). AE Sestertius, 125-128. Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery on far shoulder. Rev. COS III S-C. Neptune standing left, right foot set on prow, mantle on thigh, holding acrostolium and trident. RIC II 635. AE. 27.95 g. 32.50 mm. A very attractive example, Superb portrait and wonderful enamel-like emerald green patina. Good VF.
Impressive Hadrian Portrait
obverse: Hadrian (117-138).. AE Sestertius, 125-128 AD reverse: Hadrian (117-138).. AE Sestertius, 125-128 AD
Lot # 451 - Hadrian (117-138). AE Sestertius, 125-128 AD. Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery on far shoulder. Rev. COS III SC. Virtus standing left, right foot on helmet, holding parazonium and spear. RIC III 638; C. 356. AE. 26.93 g. 34.00 mm. A superb example. Magnificent portrait and medallic flan. Uneven mottled green and reddish brown patina. A little rough surfaces and some light smoothing, otherwise about EF.
obverse: Hadrian (117-138).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 136 AD reverse: Hadrian (117-138).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 136 AD
Lot # 452 - Hadrian (117-138). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 136 AD. Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, Laureate head right. Rev. IVSTITIA AVG SC. Justitia seated left, holding patera and sceptre. RIC II 764 corr. (holding patera not palm); RIC II-p. 3 (2nd ed.) 2271. AE. 25.79 g. 32.00 mm. An attractive example. Glossy dark green patina. Good VF.
obverse: Hadrian (117-138).. Æ Sestertius, Rome mint,134-138 AD reverse: Hadrian (117-138).. Æ Sestertius, Rome mint,134-138 AD
Lot # 453 - Hadrian (117-138). Æ Sestertius, Rome mint,134-138 AD. Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. NILVS/SC. Nilus reclining right, leaning on rock, holding reed and cornucopiae, on which two children are climbing; to right, hippopotamus standing left among reeds; crocodile below. RIC II 863. AE. 22.97 g. 33.00 mm. R. Rare and fascinating “Travel series” issue. Superb portrait. Toned orichalcum surfaces. Some corrosion on reverse, otherwise good VF/VF.
Enchanting Sabina
obverse: Sabina, wife of Hadrian (died 137 AD).. AE Sestertius, struck under Hadrian, c.128-134 AD reverse: Sabina, wife of Hadrian (died 137 AD).. AE Sestertius, struck under Hadrian, c.128-134 AD
Lot # 454 - Sabina, wife of Hadrian (died 137 AD). AE Sestertius, struck under Hadrian, c.128-134 AD. Obv. SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P. Draped bust right, hair dressed high on head, wearing stephane. Rev. SC (in exergue). Ceres seated left on basket, holding corn-ears and torch. RIC II (Hadr.) 1019; C. 69 (Fr.8). AE. 25.69 g. 33.50 mm. Scarce. A superb example, from masterly engraved and perfectly detailed dies, in exceptional state of preservation. Glossy green brown patina, skillfully and gently smoothed, otherwise EF.
obverse: Aelius (Caesar 136-138).. AE Hemidrachm, Alexandria mint, Egypt. Dated Cos. II (137 AD) reverse: Aelius (Caesar 136-138).. AE Hemidrachm, Alexandria mint, Egypt. Dated Cos. II (137 AD)
Lot # 455 - Aelius (Caesar 136-138). AE Hemidrachm, Alexandria mint, Egypt. Dated Cos. II (137 AD). Obv. Λ ΑΙΛΙΟС ΚΑΙСΑΡ. Bareheaded and draped bust right. Rev. ΔHM EΞ OYC- YΠAT B/ OMONOIA. Homonoia seated left on throne, holding patera; cornucopiae beside throne. Dattari 2078; Emmett 1352; Geissen 1273; Milne -. AE. 12.61 g. 29.00 mm. R. Rare and pleasant. Lovely glossy chocolat brown patina. VF.
obverse: Antoninus Pius (138-161).. AR Denarius, Rome mint reverse: Antoninus Pius (138-161).. AR Denarius, Rome mint
Lot # 456 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AR Denarius, Rome mint. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXIII. Laureate head right. Rev. FELICITATI AVG COS IIII. Felicitas standing left, holding globe and cornucopiae. RIC III 299. AR. 3.20 g. 18.00 mm. Sharply struck, brilliant with underlying luster and virtually as struck. About FDC.
obverse: Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE Sestertius, 141-143 AD reverse: Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE Sestertius, 141-143 AD
Lot # 457 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE Sestertius, 141-143 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III. Laureate head right. Rev. TIBERIS SC (in exergue). Tiber reclining left on overturned urn from which water flows, right hand resting on boat, cradling reed in left arm. RIC III 642a. AE. 31.15 g. 35.00 mm. Attractive Sestertius, with fascinating representation of river Tiber. Gently cleaned. Good VF.
obverse: Antoninus Pius (138-161). . AE Sestertius, Rome mint, c.145-160 reverse: Antoninus Pius (138-161). . AE Sestertius, Rome mint, c.145-160
Lot # 458 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, c.145-160. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P. Laureate head right. Rev. COS II[I]I SC. Antoninus Pius standing left, wearing military dress, paludamentum and a radiate nimbus, holding laurel branch and spear. RIC III 765; C. 318. AE. 25.74 g. 31.00 mm. R. A very attractive example, from masterly engraved dies, with a superb portrait. Lovely dark green patina. About EF.
obverse: Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE As, Rome mint, 148 AD reverse: Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE As, Rome mint, 148 AD
Lot # 459 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE As, Rome mint, 148 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XI. Laureate head right. Rev. COS IIII VOTA SC. Antoninus standing left, sacrificing with patera over tripod. RIC III 852; C. 1096. AE. 9.56 g. 22.00 mm. An outstanding superb example. Enchanting turquoise patina. About EF.
obverse: Antoninus Pius (Divus, after 161 AD).. AR Denarius, issued under Marcus Aurelius reverse: Antoninus Pius (Divus, after 161 AD).. AR Denarius, issued under Marcus Aurelius
Lot # 460 - Antoninus Pius (Divus, after 161 AD). AR Denarius, issued under Marcus Aurelius. Obv. DIVVS ANTONINVS. Bare head right. Rev. CONSECRATIO. Four-tiered funeral pyre, surmounted by facing quadriga. RIC III (M.Aurel.) 436; C. 164. AR. 3.20 g. 18.00 mm. Wonderful portrait. A superb example, brilliant and lightly toned. Almost invisible hair-line flan crack at four o'clock of reverse, otherwise EF.
obverse: Marcus Aurelius as Caesar (139-161).. Æ As, Rome mint, 148-149 AD reverse: Marcus Aurelius as Caesar (139-161).. Æ As, Rome mint, 148-149 AD
Lot # 461 - Marcus Aurelius as Caesar (139-161). Æ As, Rome mint, 148-149 AD. Obv. AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F. Bare-headed bust right, with slight drapery on far shoulder. Rev. TR POT III COS II S C. Pietas standing left, extending hand over child and holding sceptre; in exergue, PIETAS. RIC III (Ant.Pius) 1294; C. 447. AE. 10.33 g. 28.00 mm. A choice example, with a superb youth portrait and lovely glossy dark green patina. About EF.
obverse: Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 164-165 AD reverse: Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 164-165 AD
Lot # 462 - Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 164-165 AD. Obv. M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS P M. Laureate head right. Rev. TR POT XIX IMP II COS III SC. Emperor standing left, holding sceptre, surrounded by four standards. RIC III 909; C. 804. AE. 24.50 g. 31.00 mm. R. A choice example. Very attractive portrait, lovely light olive green patina. Good VF.
Exceptional Marcus Aurelius Sestertius
obverse: Marcus Aurelius (161-180).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 174-175 AD reverse: Marcus Aurelius (161-180).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 174-175 AD
Lot # 464 - Marcus Aurelius (161-180). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 174-175 AD. Obv. M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVIII. Laureate head right. Rev. IMP VI COS III SC. Jupiter seated left, holding Victory and sceptre. RIC III 1096; C. 250. AE. 24.38 g. 31.00 mm. An outstanding example of great beauty. Enchanting untouched light green patina. Almost invisible hair-line crack of obverse surface, otherwise good EF. Ex Roma Numismatics XVIII,2019,1173.
obverse: Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died 176 AD).. AR Denarius, struck under Marcus Aurelius reverse: Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died 176 AD).. AR Denarius, struck under Marcus Aurelius
Lot # 465 - Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died 176 AD). AR Denarius, struck under Marcus Aurelius. Obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Draped bust right. Rev. Vesta seated left, veiled. holding palladium and sceptre. RIC III (M.Aurel.) 737. AR. 3.79 g. 18.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Brilliant, superb and lightly toned. Uncleaned dark deposit on reverse, otherwise good EF.
obverse: Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died 176 AD).. AE Sestertius, struck under Marcus Aurelius reverse: Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died 176 AD).. AE Sestertius, struck under Marcus Aurelius
Lot # 466 - Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died 176 AD). AE Sestertius, struck under Marcus Aurelius. Obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Draped bust right. Rev. MATRI MAGNAE SC. Cybele, holding drum, seated right, between two lions. RIC III (M. Aurel.) 1663; C. 169. AE. 30.35 g. 32.00 mm. R. Rare. Struck on a broad and thick flan, with a lovely delicate portrait of fine style. Glossy deep brown patina, gently smoothed. Good VF.
Spectacular Lucius Verus
obverse: Lucius Verus (161-169).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 165 AD reverse: Lucius Verus (161-169).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 165 AD
Lot # 467 - Lucius Verus (161-169). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 165 AD. Obv. L AVREL VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS. Laureate head right. Rev. TR POT V IMP II COS II SC. Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy. RIC III 1420; C. 182. AE. 23.72 g. 34.00 mm. Magnificent portrait, sharply struck on a broad medallic flan. Lovely glossy emerald green patina. Very minor marks, otherwise EF. Ex Bertolami Fine Arts 37,2017,606.
obverse: Lucilla, wife of Lucius Verus (died 183 AD).. AE Sestertius reverse: Lucilla, wife of Lucius Verus (died 183 AD).. AE Sestertius
Lot # 468 - Lucilla, wife of Lucius Verus (died 183 AD). AE Sestertius. Obv. LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F. Draped bust right. Rev. IVNONI LVCINAE SC. Iuno seated left, holding a flower and an infant. RIC III (M.Aur.)1747; C. 37. AE. 27.38 g. 31.00 mm. Enchanting and masterly engraved portrait. Superb chocolat brown patina, with turquoise highlights. Good VF/VF.
obverse: Commodus as Caesar (175-177).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 177 AD reverse: Commodus as Caesar (175-177).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 177 AD
Lot # 469 - Commodus as Caesar (175-177). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 177 AD. Obv. IMP L AVREL COMMO-DVS AVG GERM SARM. Laureate head right. Rev. TR P II COS P P / DE SARMATIS. Cuirass, shields, arms and trumpets. RIC III 1576; C. 95. AE. 26.95 g. 32.00 mm. R. Rare and fascinating issue. A superb example with an excellent portrait, from masterly engraved and well detailed dies. Hair-line flan crack at ten o' clock. Lovely even green brown patina. About EF.
Accurate Depiction of a Victimarius Scene
obverse: Commodus (177-192).. AE Sestertius, 192 AD reverse: Commodus (177-192).. AE Sestertius, 192 AD
Lot # 470 - Commodus (177-192). AE Sestertius, 192 AD. Obv. [L] AEL AVREL COMM AVG[ P FEL]. Laureate head right. Rev. VOTA SOLV PRO [SAL P R COS VI PP] SC (in ex.). Commodus, veiled, Standing right, sacrificing over tripod; before him, victimarius raising axe to strike bull, which an attendant holds by the horns, and flute-player. RIC III 603; C. 986. AE. 23.60 g. 29.00 mm. RR. Very rare and fascinating issue. Uneven mottled olive and light green patina. VF.
obverse: Commodus (Divus after 192 AD). AR Antoninianus, restored by Trajan Decius. Rome mint, 250-251 AD reverse: Commodus (Divus after 192 AD). AR Antoninianus, restored by Trajan Decius. Rome mint, 250-251 AD
Lot # 471 - Commodus (Divus after 192 AD). AR Antoninianus, restored by Trajan Decius. Rome mint, 250-251 AD. Obv. DIVO COMMODO. Radiate head of Divus Commodus right. Rev. CONSECRATIO. Rectangular, lighted altar with four panels on front and two steps below. RIC IV (Decius) 94; C. (Comm.)1010 (Fr. 4)). AR. 3.26 g. 21.00 mm. R. Rare. Brilliant, superb and lightly toned. EF.
obverse: Septimius Severus (193-211).. AE Sestertius, 195-196 AD reverse: Septimius Severus (193-211).. AE Sestertius, 195-196 AD
Lot # 472 - Septimius Severus (193-211). AE Sestertius, 195-196 AD. Obv. L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VII. Laureate head right. Rev. DIVI M PII F PM TR P III COS II PP SC. Roma seated left on shield, holding Victory and spear. RIC IV 700; C. 127. AE. 19.81 g. 30.00 mm. Scarce. Superb portrait. Emerald green patina. Good VF.
obverse: Septimius Severus (193-211) with Julia Domna.. AE 29.5 mm Marcianopolis, Moesia Inferior reverse: Septimius Severus (193-211) with Julia Domna.. AE 29.5 mm Marcianopolis, Moesia Inferior
Lot # 473 - Septimius Severus (193-211) with Julia Domna. AE 29.5 mm Marcianopolis, Moesia Inferior. Obv. ΑΥ Κ Λ CΕΠΤ CΕVΗΡΟC ΙΟVΛΙΑ-ΔΟΜΝΑ/ CΕΒ. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus and draped bust of Julia Domna facing one another. Rev. [...]VΛΠΙΑΝΟV ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ. Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae; E in left field. Varbanov I 863. AE. 13.09 g. 29.50 mm. A superb example, in exceptional condition for issue. Enchanting enamel-like dark green patina. EF. Ex Artemide LIV, 2020, lot 331 (sold but not paid).
obverse: Caracalla (198-217).. AR Denarius. 213-217 AD reverse: Caracalla (198-217).. AR Denarius. 213-217 AD
Lot # 474 - Caracalla (198-217). AR Denarius. 213-217 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM. Laureate head right. Rev. LIBERAL AVG VIIII. Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and cornucopiae. RIC IV 302; C. 139. AR. 3.14 g. 18.50 mm. Sharply struck, superb and lightly toned. EF.
obverse: Caracalla (198-217). AR Denarius, Laodicea ad Mare mint, 199 AD reverse: Caracalla (198-217). AR Denarius, Laodicea ad Mare mint, 199 AD
Lot # 475 - Caracalla (198-217). AR Denarius, Laodicea ad Mare mint, 199 AD. Obv. IMP CAE M AVR ANT AVG P TR P II. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. FELICITAS AVGG. Felicitas standing left, holding long caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC IV 339b. AR. 2.81 g. 19.00 mm. Pleasant and prettily toned. EF.
obverse: Caracalla (198-217).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 215 AD reverse: Caracalla (198-217).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 215 AD
Lot # 476 - Caracalla (198-217). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 215 AD. Obv. M AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from back. Rev. P M TR P XVIII IMP III COS IIII P P S C. Aesculapius standing facing, head left, holding serpent-wreathed wand, Telesphorus at left looking right, globe at right. RIC IV 538b; C. 329. AE. 19.92 g. 31.00 mm. Scarce. A very attractive example of this scarce and interesting issue. Glossy brown patina. Laquered. Good VF.
Impressive Caracalla's Sestertius
obverse: Caracalla (198-217).. AE Sestertius, 214-217 AD reverse: Caracalla (198-217).. AE Sestertius, 214-217 AD
Lot # 477 - Caracalla (198-217). AE Sestertius, 214-217 AD. Obv. M AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SECVRITATI PERPETVAE. Securitas seated right, propping head on right hand and holding sceptre; in front, altar. RIC IV 573a; C. 580. AE. 29.60 g. 34.50 mm. R. Rare and superb, sharply struck on a medallic flan. An outstanding wonderful portrait. Enchanting untouched light green patina. About EF. Ex NAC 84,2015,1076.
Lovely portrait of Plautilla
obverse: Plautilla, wife of Caracalla (died 212 AD).. AR Denarius, I issue reverse: Plautilla, wife of Caracalla (died 212 AD).. AR Denarius, I issue
Lot # 478 - Plautilla, wife of Caracalla (died 212 AD). AR Denarius, I issue. Obv. PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE. Draped bust right, hair coiled and fastened in bun. Rev. CONCORDIA AVGG. Concordia standing left, holding patera and sceptre. RIC IV (Carac.) 359; C. 2 (Fr.4). AR. 2.70 g. 18.50 mm. Scarce. Wonderful portrait, superb even light toning. EF.
obverse: Diadumenian as Caesar (217-218 AD).. AE 27 mm. Nicopolis ad Istrum mint (Moesia Inferior). Statius Longinus, legatus consularis reverse: Diadumenian as Caesar (217-218 AD).. AE 27 mm. Nicopolis ad Istrum mint (Moesia Inferior). Statius Longinus, legatus consularis
Lot # 479 - Diadumenian as Caesar (217-218 AD). AE 27 mm. Nicopolis ad Istrum mint (Moesia Inferior). Statius Longinus, legatus consularis. Obv. M OΠΕΛ ΔΙΑΔΟΥΜΕΝΙΑΝΟC Κ. Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. ΥΠCΤΑ ΛΟΝΓΙΝΟΥ ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ ΠΡΟC ΙCΤ. Hercules standing facing, head left, holding club and lion’s skin. Varbanov I 3752; Hristova & Jekov 8.25.14.4. AE. 13.63 g. 27.00 mm. R. Impressive portrait. Deep green patina. About EF.
obverse: Elagabalus (218-222 AD).. AR Denarius reverse: Elagabalus (218-222 AD).. AR Denarius
Lot # 480 - Elagabalus (218-222 AD). AR Denarius. Obv. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SECVRITAS SAECVLI. Securitas seated right, supporting her head with right hand and holding sceptre. RIC IV 145. AR. 3.30 g. 20.80 mm. Scarce. Delicate patina, underlying luster. EF.
obverse: Elagabalus (218-222).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 220 AD reverse: Elagabalus (218-222).. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 220 AD
Lot # 481 - Elagabalus (218-222). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 220 AD. Obv. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. P M TR P III COS III P P / S - C. Sol advancing left, raising hand and holding whip; star to left. RIC IV 300; C. 156 (FR.12). AE. 16.87 g. 31.00 mm. R. Rare and choice. Edge splits, enchanting aqua green patina. VF.

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