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obverse: Augustus (27 BC-14 AD) . AR Denarius, Lugdunum mint. Struck 15-13 BC reverse: Augustus (27 BC-14 AD) . AR Denarius, Lugdunum mint. Struck 15-13 BC
Lot # 345 - Augustus (27 BC-14 AD). AR Denarius, Lugdunum mint. Struck 15-13 BC. Obv. AVGVSTVS DIVI F. Bare head right. Rev. IMP X (in exergue). Two soldiers each with parazonium giving branches to Augustus seated left on stool on platform. RIC I (2nd ed.) 165a. AR. 3.77 g. 19.00 mm. Scarce. Lightly toned with golden hues. About EF/EF.
obverse: Augustus (27 BC-14 AD) . AR Denarius, 29-27 BC reverse: Augustus (27 BC-14 AD) . AR Denarius, 29-27 BC
Lot # 346 - Augustus (27 BC-14 AD). AR Denarius, 29-27 BC. Obv. Bare head right. Rev. IMP CAESAR across field. Herm surmounted by triumphal terminal bust of Octavian facing; below, winged thunderbolt. RIC I (2nd ed.) 269. AR. 3.98 g. 20.50 mm. S. Delicate patina with underlying luster. About EF/Good VF.
obverse: Augustus (27 BC-14 AD) . AR Denarius. Imitation of an uncertain Italian mint issue, c. 29-27 BC reverse: Augustus (27 BC-14 AD) . AR Denarius. Imitation of an uncertain Italian mint issue, c. 29-27 BC
Lot # 347 - Augustus (27 BC-14 AD). AR Denarius. Imitation of an uncertain Italian mint issue, c. 29-27 BC. Obv. CAEƧAR COS VI. Bare head right, lituus behind. Rev. AEGVPTO CAPTA. Crocodile with jaws open right. Cf. RIC I (2nd ed.) 275a. AR. 3.57 g. 19.00 mm. RR. Interesting contemporary imitation of an uncertain tribe of eastern Europe. Good VF.
Outstanding Brockage
obverse: Augustus (27 BC-14 AD) . AR Brockage Denarius, c. 18-13 BC reverse: Augustus (27 BC-14 AD) . AR Brockage Denarius, c. 18-13 BC
Lot # 348 - Augustus (27 BC-14 AD). AR Brockage Denarius, c. 18-13 BC. Obv. CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Bare head right. Rev. Incuse of obverse. Cf. RIC I, 297,299 (Petronius Turpilianus moneyer); cf RIC I, 318 (M.Durmius moneyer); cf. RIC I, 410 (Antistius Reginus moneyer). AR. 3.90 g. 20.00 mm. R. Rare and interesting, especially as brockage. A very attractive example, struck on a broad flan, brilliant and lightly toned. Banker's marks on obverse. Good VF.
obverse: Augustus (27 BC-14 AD) . AE Sestertius, P. Licinius Stolo, moneyer, 17 BC reverse: Augustus (27 BC-14 AD) . AE Sestertius, P. Licinius Stolo, moneyer, 17 BC
Lot # 349 - Augustus (27 BC-14 AD). AE Sestertius, P. Licinius Stolo, moneyer, 17 BC. Obv. OB above, SERVATOS below, CIVIS within oak wreath between two laurel branches. Rev. P • LICINIVS • STOLO • III • VIR • A • A • A • F • F •, around large S • C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 345; C. 441. AE. 25.97 g. 35.50 mm. An outstanding example, in excellent condition for issue. Lovely even brown patina. Slightly rough surfaces, otherwise good VF/About EF.
A superb example
obverse: Time of Tiberius. AE Spintria, c. 22-37 AD reverse: Time of Tiberius. AE Spintria, c. 22-37 AD
Lot # 350 - Time of Tiberius. AE Spintria, c. 22-37 AD. Obv. Erotic scene : "A man kneeling left, making love to a woman reclining right on a couch; he strokes her chest below the breasts with his right hand and supports her right leg with his left hand; she supports herself on the couch with her right arm but throws her left arm back over her head; footstool under couch, drapery hanging in background". (Gemini 1, 2005, 308). Rev. Numeral V within circle of dots and laurel wreath. Buttrey NC 1973, A3 / V; Simonetta-Riva scene 8a. AE. 4.16 g. 20.00 mm. RR. Very rare and in exceptionally fine condition for issue. Reddish brown patina. About EF.
obverse: Nero Claudius Drusus, brother of Tiberius and father of Claudius (died 9 AD). AE Sestertius, struck under Claudius, 50-54 reverse: Nero Claudius Drusus, brother of Tiberius and father of Claudius (died 9 AD). AE Sestertius, struck under Claudius, 50-54
Lot # 351 - Nero Claudius Drusus, brother of Tiberius and father of Claudius (died 9 AD). AE Sestertius, struck under Claudius, 50-54. Obv. NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP. Bare head of Nero Claudius Drusus left. Rev. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP SC . Claudius, bare-headed and togate, seated left on curule chair, holding branch; miscellaneous weapons and armour lying around. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Claud.) 93. AE. 29.68 g. 37.70 mm. R. Slightly rough obverse surfaces. Lovely river patina. About EF.
Spectacular Nero sulking
obverse: Nero (54-68). AR Denarius, 60-61 reverse: Nero (54-68). AR Denarius, 60-61
Lot # 352 - Nero (54-68). AR Denarius, 60-61. Obv. NERO CAESAR AVG IMP. Bare head right. Rev. PONTIF MAX TR P VII COS IIII P P. Roma helmeted and in military dress, standing right, left foot on helmet by dagger and bow, inscribing round shield, across field, EX-SC. RIC I (2nd ed.) 28. AR. 3.71 g. 19.00 mm. RRR. Lightly toned with underlying luster. About EF/EF.
obverse: Nero (54-68). AR Denarius, 67-68 reverse: Nero (54-68). AR Denarius, 67-68
Lot # 353 - Nero (54-68). AR Denarius, 67-68. Obv. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG PP. Laureate head right. Rev. IVPPITER CVSTOS. Jupiter, bare to waist, seated left on throne, holding thunderbolt and long sceptre. RIC I (2nd ed.) 69. AR. 3.51 g. 18.50 mm. R. Lightly toned with underlying luster. Attractive and featured portrait. EF.
obverse: Nero (54-68). AE Sestertius. Lugdunum mint, c. 65 AD reverse: Nero (54-68). AE Sestertius. Lugdunum mint, c. 65 AD
Lot # 354 - Nero (54-68). AE Sestertius. Lugdunum mint, c. 65 AD. Obv. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER PM TR P IMP PP. Laureate bust left, globe at point of bust. Rev. ANNONA AVGVSTI CERES SC (in exergue). Annona standing right, hand on hip and holding cornucopia, with head lowered toward Ceres seated left on throne, holding torch and grain ears; between, modius on garlanded altar; behind, ship’s stern. RIC I (2nd ed.) 391. AE. 26.12 g. 36.00 mm. Attractive portrait. Significant corrosion spot on obverse and traces of smoothing, otherwise Good VF.
A bold portrait of masterly style
obverse: Galba (68-69). AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck circa June-August AD 68 reverse: Galba (68-69). AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck circa June-August AD 68
Lot # 355 - Galba (68-69). AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck circa June-August AD 68. Obv. SER GALBA IMP CAES AVG. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. ROMA (in exergue) SC. Roma, helmeted and draped, seated left on cuirass, holding vertical spear and resting on shield. RIC I (2nd ed.) 240. AE. 25.77 g. 36.00 mm. Scarce. A bold portrait of masterly style. Slightly rough surfaces, minor metal flaw on obverse and corrosions spots on reverse, otherwise Good VF.
obverse: Galba (68-69). AE As, Rome mint reverse: Galba (68-69). AE As, Rome mint
Lot # 356 - Galba (68-69). AE As, Rome mint. Obv. IMP SER GALBA CAES AVG TR P. Laureate head right. Rev. LIBERTAS PVBLICA SC. Libertas standing facing, head left, holding pileus and sceptre. RIC I (2nd ed.) 372; C. 124. AE. 13.67 g. 29.00 mm. Scarce. Gently smoothed. Bold portrait. Glossy even dark green patina. Good VF.
obverse: Vitellius (69 AD). AR Denarius reverse: Vitellius (69 AD). AR Denarius
Lot # 357 - Vitellius (69 AD). AR Denarius. Obv. A VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IMP. Bare head right. Rev. FIDES / EXERCITVM. Clasped hands. RIC I (2nd ed.) 67. AR. 3.02 g. 18.50 mm. Scarce. Dark old cabinet tone, with golden highlights on reverse (gilded in antiquity?) VF.
obverse: Vitellius (69 AD). AR Denarius reverse: Vitellius (69 AD). AR Denarius
Lot # 358 - Vitellius (69 AD). AR Denarius. Obv. A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP TR P. Laureate head right. Rev. CONCORDIA PR. Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopiae. RIC I (2nd ed.) 73. AR. 3.25 g. 21.00 mm. R. Attractive coins, lightly toned with underlying luster. About EF.
Judean series Sestertius
obverse: Titus as Caesar (69-79). AE Sestertius. Struck under Vespasian, 72 AD reverse: Titus as Caesar (69-79). AE Sestertius. Struck under Vespasian, 72 AD
Lot # 359 - Titus as Caesar (69-79). AE Sestertius. Struck under Vespasian, 72 AD. Obv. T CAESAR VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT COS II. Laureate head right. Rev. SC. Titus riding right, spearing fallen enemy holding shield and spear. RIC II (Vesp.) 613; C. 236. AE. 26.62 g. 33.50 mm. Scarce. A choice example of this historically interesting issue. Outstanding Titus' Portrait. Lovely even olive green patina Good VF. In July of 71 Titus was given the title imperator and the tribunician power, thus elevating him to co-ruler with Vespasian. Most coins struck in Titus' name in 71 and 72 relate to his elevation as well as to his victories in the Jewish War. Although the significance of this reverse type is uncertain, it is likely related to Titus' other coinages from this period that celebrate his elevation to power and his successful completion of the suppression of the revolt in Judaea. (CNG 134,2006,348 note).
obverse: Domitian as Caesar (69-79). AR Denarius. Struck under Vespasian, 77-78 reverse: Domitian as Caesar (69-79). AR Denarius. Struck under Vespasian, 77-78
Lot # 360 - Domitian as Caesar (69-79). AR Denarius. Struck under Vespasian, 77-78. Obv. CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS. Laureate head right. Rev. Soldier on horseback galloping right, raising right hand; in exergue, COS V. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) (Vesp.) 957. AR. 3.17 g. 20.00 mm. Good VF.
obverse: Domitian (81-96). AR Denarius, 88 AD reverse: Domitian (81-96). AR Denarius, 88 AD
Lot # 361 - Domitian (81-96). AR Denarius, 88 AD. Obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TR P VII. Laureate head right. Rev. IMP XIIII COS XIIII CENS PPP. Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear; at her feet, a shield. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 580. AR. 2.91 g. 19.50 mm. Sound metal and broad flan. Brilliant and superb. Insignificant hair-line flan crack at 1 o'clock. EF.
Impressive Domitian's Portrait Revealing His Cruelty
obverse: Domitian (81-96). AR Denarius, 90 AD reverse: Domitian (81-96). AR Denarius, 90 AD
Lot # 362 - Domitian (81-96). AR Denarius, 90 AD. Obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIIII. Laureate head right. Rev. IMP XXI COS XV CENS PPP. Minerva standing left, holding spear in right hand. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 150; C. 259. AR. 3.24 g. 18.00 mm. A superb example, with an outstanding portrait. Enchanting light iridescent tone, with golden highlights. Very minor striking flatness on legends, otherwise about FDC.
obverse: Trajan (98-117). AR Quinarius, Rome mint, 112-115 AD reverse: Trajan (98-117). AR Quinarius, Rome mint, 112-115 AD
Lot # 363 - Trajan (98-117). AR Quinarius, Rome mint, 112-115 AD. Obv. IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R,.Victory walking right holding wreath and palm-branch. RIC II 351; C. 282 (Fr.10). AR. 1.63 g. 9.00 mm. R. VF.
Dacia Capta Issue
obverse: Trajan (98-117). AE Sestertius, 108-109/110 reverse: Trajan (98-117). AE Sestertius, 108-109/110
Lot # 364 - Trajan (98-117). AE Sestertius, 108-109/110. Obv. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DACPM TR P COS V PP. Laureate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder. Rev. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI SC (in exergue). Dacia seated left in attitude of mourning on round shield and arms; before her, trophy. RIC II 564 var. (bust type). AE. 26.35 g. 32.50 mm. Attractive coin with exceptionally detailed reverse. Green-brown patina. About EF.
obverse: Hadrian (117-138). AR Quinarius, 119-122 AD reverse: Hadrian (117-138). AR Quinarius, 119-122 AD
Lot # 365 - Hadrian (117-138). AR Quinarius, 119-122 AD. Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVF. Laureate bust right, with drapery on far shoulder. Rev. PM TR P COS III. Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm. RIC II 103. AR. 1.34 g. 15.00 mm. R. Rare, choice and prettily toned. Good VF/About EF.
obverse: Hadrian (117-138). AR Denarius, 134-138 AD reverse: Hadrian (117-138). AR Denarius, 134-138 AD
Lot # 366 - Hadrian (117-138). AR Denarius, 134-138 AD. Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP. Laureate head right. Rev. FELICITAS AVG. Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and olive branch. RIC II 234; C. 614. AR. 3.44 g. 18.50 mm. An outstanding example. Bold portrait, lovely iridescent toning, with golden and bluish hints. EF.
obverse: Hadrian (117-138). AR Denarius, 134-138 reverse: Hadrian (117-138). AR Denarius, 134-138
Lot # 367 - Hadrian (117-138). AR Denarius, 134-138. Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP. Laureate head right. Rev. TELLVS STABIL (in exergue). Tellus reclining left, resting right hand on globe and leaning left arm on basket; vine-branch in left hand. RIC II 278. AR. 3.48 g. 18.00 mm. R. Lightly toned with underlying luster. EF.
obverse: Hadrian (117-138). AE As, 132-134 AD reverse: Hadrian (117-138). AE As, 132-134 AD
Lot # 368 - Hadrian (117-138). AE As, 132-134 AD. Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Draped bust right, head bare. Rev. INDVLGENTIA AVG COS III PP SC. Indulgentia seated left, extending right hand and holding long sceptre. RIC II 725. AE. 13.86 g. 28.00 mm. Untouched olive green patina. About EF.
obverse: Antoninus Pius (138-161). AR Denarius,148-149 AD reverse: Antoninus Pius (138-161). AR Denarius,148-149 AD
Lot # 369 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AR Denarius,148-149 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XII. Laureate head right. Rev. COS IIII. Felicitas standing facing, head left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC III 178. AR. 3.28 g. 18.00 mm. Superb and prettily toned, with golden and iridescent hues. EF/About EF.
obverse: Antoninus Pius (138-161) and Marcus Aurelius Caesar. AR Denarius, 140 AD reverse: Antoninus Pius (138-161) and Marcus Aurelius Caesar. AR Denarius, 140 AD
Lot # 370 - Antoninus Pius (138-161) and Marcus Aurelius Caesar. AR Denarius, 140 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III. Laureate head right. Rev. AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS. Bare head right. RIC III 417a. AR. 3.25 g. 18.80 mm. Lightly toned. About EF.
obverse: Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE Dupondius, Rome mint, 140-144 AD reverse: Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE Dupondius, Rome mint, 140-144 AD
Lot # 371 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE Dupondius, Rome mint, 140-144 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III. Radiate head right. Rev. GENIVS POP ROMANI SC. Genius standing facing, head right, holding sceptre and cornucopiae. RIC III 661; C. 409. AE. 11.12 g. 26.50 mm. Outstanding portrait and superb deep olive green patina. Slightly rough surfaces, otherwise about EF.
obverse: Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE Medallion, possibly reverse: Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE Medallion, possibly
Lot # 372 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE Medallion, possibly "Paduan” after Giovanni Cavino, 1500-1570 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVI. Bare head right,. Rev. Emperor seated left on a curule chair, crowned by Victory behind and receiving olive-branch from a female figure standing right; COS IIII in exergue. Cf. Lawrence 55 var.(Roma seated on cuirass, receiving branch from Virtus/COS III). AE. 31.14 g. 39.50 mm. RR. Very rare and attractive. Smoothed. Lightly toned orichalcum surfaces, with brown and green spots. Good VF. The reverse type seems to be loosely copied from a Lucius Verus medallion (cf. Gnecchi 8, pl. 72. 7).
obverse: Diva Faustina I (after 141 AD). AR Denarius, struck under Antoninus Pius, c. 146-161 AD reverse: Diva Faustina I (after 141 AD). AR Denarius, struck under Antoninus Pius, c. 146-161 AD
Lot # 373 - Diva Faustina I (after 141 AD). AR Denarius, struck under Antoninus Pius, c. 146-161 AD. Obv. DIVA FAVSTINA. Draped bust right, wearing hair in coil bound with pearls atop her head. Rev. AETERNITAS. Aeternitas standing left, holding globe and billowing veil. RIC III (A. Pius) 351. AR. 3.55 g. 18.00 mm. Sound metal. Brilliant, superb and lightly toned, with iridescent hues. EF.
obverse: Diva Faustina I (after 141 AD). AR Denarius reverse: Diva Faustina I (after 141 AD). AR Denarius
Lot # 374 - Diva Faustina I (after 141 AD). AR Denarius. Obv. DIVA FAVSTINA. Veiled and draped bust right. Rev. AVGVSTA. Venus standing left, holding apple and resting left hand on shield. RIC III (A. Pius) 366. AR. 3.31 g. 19.00 mm. Lightly toned with underlying luster. Light scratches on obverse. About EF/EF.
obverse: Diva Faustina I (after 141 AD). AR Denarius reverse: Diva Faustina I (after 141 AD). AR Denarius
Lot # 375 - Diva Faustina I (after 141 AD). AR Denarius. Obv. DIVA AVG FAVSTINA. Draped bust right, hair coiled on top of head. Rev. PIETAS AVG. Hexastyle temple of Diva Faustina. RIC III (A. Pius) 396. AR. 3.38 g. 18.00 mm. R. Lightly toned with underlying luster. About EF/EF.
obverse: Marcus Aurelius as Caesar (139-161). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius,158-159 AD reverse: Marcus Aurelius as Caesar (139-161). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius,158-159 AD
Lot # 376 - Marcus Aurelius as Caesar (139-161). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius,158-159 AD. Obv. AVRELIVS CAES AVG PII F. Bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. TR POT XIII COS II S C. Virtus standing right, left foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium. RIC III (Ant.Pius) 1349B corr. (obv. legend). AE. 25.86 g. 32.00 mm. A superb example, from masterly engraved dies, sharply struck on a thick flan. Obverse fields gently smoothed. Lovely toned orichalcum surfaces, with golden highlights. Good VF.
obverse: Marcus Aurelius (161-180). AR Denarius, 140-144 reverse: Marcus Aurelius (161-180). AR Denarius, 140-144
Lot # 377 - Marcus Aurelius (161-180). AR Denarius, 140-144. Obv. AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS. Bare head right. Rev. PIETAS AVG. Knife, sprinkler, ewer, lituus and simpulum. RIC III (A. Pius) 424. AR. 3.63 g. 18.80 mm. Lightly toned. About EF.
Impressive Marcus Aurelius Portrait
obverse: Marcus Aurelius (161-180). AE Sestertius, 163-164 AD reverse: Marcus Aurelius (161-180). AE Sestertius, 163-164 AD
Lot # 378 - Marcus Aurelius (161-180). AE Sestertius, 163-164 AD. Obv. M ANTONINVS AVG GERM TR P XXIX. Laureate head right. Rev. LIBERALITAS AVG VI IMP VII COS III S C. Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and cornucopiae. RIC III 1147. AE. 26.88 g. 32.00 mm. An outstanding example, from dies of fine style, with a superb portrait. Attractive green brown patina. About EF/Good VF.
obverse: Marcus Aurelius (161-180) with Lucius Verus. AR Denarius. Restitution issue of a Mark Antony legionary denarius reverse: Marcus Aurelius (161-180) with Lucius Verus. AR Denarius. Restitution issue of a Mark Antony legionary denarius
Lot # 379 - Marcus Aurelius (161-180) with Lucius Verus. AR Denarius. Restitution issue of a Mark Antony legionary denarius. Obv. ANTONINI AVGVR / III VIR R P C. Galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow. Rev. ANTONINVS ET VERVS AVG REST / LEG VI. Aquila between two signa. RIC III 443; C. 83. AR. 2.67 g. 18.50 mm. R. Rare. Slightly rough surfaces and minor scratch on obverse. Nicely toned. Good VF.
obverse: Marcus Aurelius (Divus, died 180 AD). AR Denarius, Consecration issue struck under Commodus reverse: Marcus Aurelius (Divus, died 180 AD). AR Denarius, Consecration issue struck under Commodus
Lot # 380 - Marcus Aurelius (Divus, died 180 AD). AR Denarius, Consecration issue struck under Commodus. Obv. DIVVS M ANTONINVS PIVS. Bare head right. Rev. CONSECRATIO. Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, head left. RIC III (Comm.) 269. AR. 3.18 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. Brilliant and superb. EF/About EF.
obverse: Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died 176 AD). AE Sestertius. Struck under Antoninus Pius, 145-146 reverse: Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died 176 AD). AE Sestertius. Struck under Antoninus Pius, 145-146
Lot # 381 - Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died 176 AD). AE Sestertius. Struck under Antoninus Pius, 145-146. Obv. FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. LAETITIAE PVBLICAE SC. Laetitia standing facing, head left, holding wreath and sceptre. RIC III (A. Pius) 1378. AE. 20.71 g. 32.00 mm. Enchanting imperial portrait. Enamel like olive green patina. EF/About EF.
obverse: Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died 176 AD). AE Sestertius, struck under Antoninus Pius, 145-146 AD reverse: Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died 176 AD). AE Sestertius, struck under Antoninus Pius, 145-146 AD
Lot # 382 - Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died 176 AD). AE Sestertius, struck under Antoninus Pius, 145-146 AD. Obv. FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL. Draped bust right, hair waved and coiled on back of head. Rev. VENVS SC. Venus standing facing, head left, holding apple and rudder, round which dolphin is coiled. RIC III (A. Pius) 1388. AE. 24.21 g. 34.00 mm. From masterfully engraved dies, struck on a broad medallic flan. Lovely reddish brown patina. Hair-line flan crack at 6 o' clock and significant delamination spots, otherwise about EF.
obverse: Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died 176 AD). AR Denarius. Struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, circa 161 AD reverse: Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died 176 AD). AR Denarius. Struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, circa 161 AD
Lot # 383 - Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died 176 AD). AR Denarius. Struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, circa 161 AD. Obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Draped bust right. Rev. FECVND AVGVSTAE. Fecunditas standing left, holding two infants in her arms; to left and right, child standing with hand raised. RIC III (M. Aurel.) 676. AR. 3.11 g. 17.50 mm. R. Exceptional. Virtually as struck. Original luster. FDC.
obverse: Diva Faustina II (after 176 AD). AR Denarius. Struck under Marcus Aurelius, after 176 AD reverse: Diva Faustina II (after 176 AD). AR Denarius. Struck under Marcus Aurelius, after 176 AD
Lot # 384 - Diva Faustina II (after 176 AD). AR Denarius. Struck under Marcus Aurelius, after 176 AD. Obv. DIVA FAVSTINAE PIAE. Veiled and draped bust right. Rev. MATRI CASTRORVM. Faustina seated left on stool, Phoenix on globe and sceptre; two military standards on platform before. RIC III (M. Aurel.) 753. AR. 3.45 g. 19.50 mm. R. Good VF/VF.
obverse: Commodus (177-192). AE Sestertius, 177 AD reverse: Commodus (177-192). AE Sestertius, 177 AD
Lot # 385 - Commodus (177-192). AE Sestertius, 177 AD. Obv. L AVREL COMMODVS AVG GERM SARM. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. IVNONI SISPITAE TR P II IMP II COS P P S C. Juno Sospita, wearing a goatskin cap, advancing right, brandishing javelin and holding shield; in front, snake. RIC III (M. Aurel.) 1583; Cf. C. 271 (Fr.15). AE. 28.51 g. 33.50 mm. R. Rare and choice. Lovely deep olive green brown patina. Good VF.
obverse: Commodus (177-192). AE Medallion. Rome mint, 186-187 reverse: Commodus (177-192). AE Medallion. Rome mint, 186-187
Lot # 386 - Commodus (177-192). AE Medallion. Rome mint, 186-187. Obv. M COMMODVS ANTONINVS PIVS FELIX AVG BRIT. Laureate bust right, wearing slight drapery on far shoulder and aegis. Rev. PM TR P XII IMP VIII/ COS V PP (in exergue). Tellus reclining left, left arm resting on basket of fruit (?), holding grain ears (?) and cradling long vine branch. To left, male figure naked but for chlamys over left shoulder, standing right, holding rod and guiding a pair of oxen. Cf. Gnecchi pl. 84, 8 var; Cf. C. 526 (Fr. 400) var. (bust draped and cuirassed). AE. 63.00 g. 39.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. A spectacular and impressive example. Dark green-brown patina. Good VF.
obverse: Pertinax (193 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint reverse: Pertinax (193 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint
Lot # 387 - Pertinax (193 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint. Obv. IMP CAES [P HELV] PERTIN A[VG] Laureate head right. Rev. OPI DIVIN TR P COS II. Ops seated left, holding two corn-ears. RIC IV 8a; C. 33 (Fr. 60). AR. 3.15 g. 18.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Bold portrait. Old cabinet tone. Good VF/VF.
obverse: Clodius Albinus as Caesar (193-195). AE Sestertius. Struck under Septimius Severus, 194-5 AD reverse: Clodius Albinus as Caesar (193-195). AE Sestertius. Struck under Septimius Severus, 194-5 AD
Lot # 388 - Clodius Albinus as Caesar (193-195). AE Sestertius. Struck under Septimius Severus, 194-5 AD. Obv. [D CLOD] SEPT ALBIN CAES. Bare head right. Rev. FEL[ICITAS C]OS II SC. Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and sceptre. RIC IV 52b; C. 16. AE. 21.72 g. 29.00 mm. R. Rare. Superb portrait and enchanting turquoise patina. VF.
obverse: Septimius Severus (193-211). AR Tetradrachm, Antioch mint, Seleucis and Pieria. Struck c. 205-211 AD reverse: Septimius Severus (193-211). AR Tetradrachm, Antioch mint, Seleucis and Pieria. Struck c. 205-211 AD
Lot # 389 - Septimius Severus (193-211). AR Tetradrachm, Antioch mint, Seleucis and Pieria. Struck c. 205-211 AD. Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ CΕΟΥΗΡΟC CΕ-Β. Laureate head right. Rev. ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤΟ Γ. Eagle standing facing with spread wings, head right, holding a wreath in his beak; held in his claws, leg and thigh of sacrificial animal. McAlee 659a; Prieur 200. AR. 13.30 g. 27.00 mm. A superb example. Enchanting golden toning. EF.
Few Specimens Known
obverse: Septimius Severus, with Caracalla and Julia Domna (193-211) . AE 20 mm. Carrhae mint, Mesopotamia reverse: Septimius Severus, with Caracalla and Julia Domna (193-211) . AE 20 mm. Carrhae mint, Mesopotamia
Lot # 390 - Septimius Severus, with Caracalla and Julia Domna (193-211). AE 20 mm. Carrhae mint, Mesopotamia. Obv. AYPH KA[.]KOΛ. Laureate head of Septimius Severus, on the left, facing laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla, on the right. Rev. [AY]P KAP KOΛ [MHT] Draped bust of Julia Domna right, with crescent set on stone before. Apparently unlisted in the standard references. AE. 5.15 g. 20.00 mm. RRR. Excessively rare and fascinating dynastic issue. Green brown patina. VF.
obverse: Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus (died 217 AD). AE Sestertius reverse: Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus (died 217 AD). AE Sestertius
Lot # 391 - Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus (died 217 AD). AE Sestertius. Obv. IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. VESTA SC. Vesta, veiled and seated left, holding simpulum and sceptre. RIC (Carac.) 593. C.228. AE. 21.69 g. 32.00 mm. R. Attractive specimen. Gently smoothed. Nice green patina with reddish brown spots on reverse. About EF.
obverse: Caracalla (198-217). AR Denarius, 214 AD reverse: Caracalla (198-217). AR Denarius, 214 AD
Lot # 392 - Caracalla (198-217). AR Denarius, 214 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM. Laureate head right. Rev. PM TR P XVII COS IIII PP. Apollo seated left, holding branch, elbow resting on lyre set on tripod. RIC IV 238A; C. 242. AR. 3.25 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. Superb, brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. EF/About EF.
obverse: Caracalla (198-217). AE Medallion. Perinthus mint reverse: Caracalla (198-217). AE Medallion. Perinthus mint
Lot # 393 - Caracalla (198-217). AE Medallion. Perinthus mint. Obv. ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡ CΕΟΥΗΡ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟC ΑΥΓ. Laureate and radiate head right. Rev. ΠΕΡΙΝΘΙΩΝ ΝΕΩΚ/ΟΡΩΝ. Galley under sail right with four rowers. Varbanov III 257. AE. 14.54 g. 33.50 mm. RRR. Very rare. Good VF.
obverse: Geta (198-212). AR Denarius, 211 AD reverse: Geta (198-212). AR Denarius, 211 AD
Lot # 394 - Geta (198-212). AR Denarius, 211 AD. Obv. P SEPT GETA PIVS AVG BRIT. Laureate bust right. Rev. TR P III COS II P P. Janus standing facing, holding spear and thunderbolt. RIC IV 79. AR. 3.28 g. 20.00 mm. Scarce. Exceptional style. Lightly toned. Almost invisible flan crack at 6 o' clock. EF.
obverse: Macrinus (217-218). AR Denarius, 218 AD reverse: Macrinus (217-218). AR Denarius, 218 AD
Lot # 395 - Macrinus (217-218). AR Denarius, 218 AD. Obv. IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. FELICITAS TEMPORVM. Felicitas standing facing, head left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC IV 60. AR. 2.92 g. 21.00 mm. Superb coin. Lovely delicate patina with warm hues. EF.
obverse: Elagabalus (218-222 AD). AE Medallion, Mytilene mint reverse: Elagabalus (218-222 AD). AE Medallion, Mytilene mint
Lot # 396 - Elagabalus (218-222 AD). AE Medallion, Mytilene mint. Obv. ΑΥΤΟ ΚΑI ΜΑΡΚ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝOC. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. ΕΠΙCTP ΜΟΚΤ ΚOΜEΥΤΥ ΧΙΔΟΥ. Emperor, in military dress standing left, holding globe and sceptre; behind, Victory crowning him and holding palm branch; in exergue, ΜΥΤΙΛΗΝΑΙ/ΩΝ. BMC 218. AE. 44.39 g. 44.00 mm. RRR. Very rare. VF.
obverse: Aquilia Severa, second wife of Elagabalus (220-222). . AR Denarius, struck under Elagabalus, 220-222 reverse: Aquilia Severa, second wife of Elagabalus (220-222). . AR Denarius, struck under Elagabalus, 220-222
Lot # 397 - Aquilia Severa, second wife of Elagabalus (220-222). AR Denarius, struck under Elagabalus, 220-222. Obv. IVLIA AQVILIA SEVERA AVG. Draped bust right. Rev. CONCORDIA. Concordia standing left, holding double cornucopia, sacrificing out of patera over lighted altar to left; to right, star. RIC IV (Elagab.) 226. AR. 2.71 g. 18.80 mm. R. Lightly toned with golden hues. About EF.
obverse: Severus Alexander (222-235 AD). AR Denarius, 231-235 AD reverse: Severus Alexander (222-235 AD). AR Denarius, 231-235 AD
Lot # 398 - Severus Alexander (222-235 AD). AR Denarius, 231-235 AD. Obv. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. MARS VLTOR. Mars advancing right, holding spear and shield. RIC IV 246. AR. 3.37 g. 21.00 mm. A superb example, perfectly centred on a broad flan, brilliant, with underlying luster and virtually as struck. About FDC.
Enchanting Spes
obverse: Severus Alexander (222-235). AR Denarius reverse: Severus Alexander (222-235). AR Denarius
Lot # 399 - Severus Alexander (222-235). AR Denarius. Obv. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SPES PVBLICA. Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt. RIC IV 254. AR. 3.22 g. 19.00 mm. Brilliant and superb, with underlying luster. Good EF.
obverse: Severus Alexander (222-235). AE Sestertius reverse: Severus Alexander (222-235). AE Sestertius
Lot # 400 - Severus Alexander (222-235). AE Sestertius. Obv. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. Laureate bust right, with drapery on far shoulder. Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG SC. Providentia, standing facing, head left, holding two corn-ears over modius and anchor. RIC IV 645; C. 509. AE. 16.15 g. 30.00 mm. A very attractive example, lightly smoothed. Lovely enamel-like deep olive green patina. Insignificant hairline scratch on reverse, otherwise EF.
obverse: Maximinus I (235-238). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 236 AD reverse: Maximinus I (235-238). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 236 AD
Lot # 401 - Maximinus I (235-238). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 236 AD. Obv. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG. Providentia standing left, holding wand over globe and cornucopiae. RIC IV 13. AR. 3.78 g. 20.50 mm. Sharply struck, superb and prettily toned, with iridescent highlights. EF/About EF.
obverse: Gordian I Africanus (238 AD). AE Sestertius reverse: Gordian I Africanus (238 AD). AE Sestertius
Lot # 402 - Gordian I Africanus (238 AD). AE Sestertius. Obv. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. Rev. VIRTVS AVGG SC. Virtus standing left, holding shield and reversed spear. RIC IV 14; C. 15. AE. 22.30 g. 31.50 mm. R. Rare and attractive. Dark green patina, with reddish-brown spots. Good VF/VF.
Sensitive Balbinus' Portrait
obverse: Balbinus (238 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint reverse: Balbinus (238 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint
Lot # 403 - Balbinus (238 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Obv. IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. LIBERALITAS AVGVSTORVM S C. Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and cornucopiae. RIC IV 15; C. 11. AE. 18.23 g. 30.00 mm. Scarce. A very attractive example. Superb portrait and lovely olive green patina, gently retouched on cheek. Some light smoothing, otherwise about EF.
obverse: Pupienus (238 AD). AR Antoninianus, 238 AD reverse: Pupienus (238 AD). AR Antoninianus, 238 AD
Lot # 404 - Pupienus (238 AD). AR Antoninianus, 238 AD. Obv. IMP CAES PVPIEN MAXIMVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. CARITAS MVTVA AVGG. Clasped right hands. RIC IV 10b. AR. 4.11 g. 22.80 mm. Delicate patina, with golden hues. EF/About EF.

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