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Lot # 212 - Anonymous post semilibral series. AE Sextans, 215-212 BC. Obv. Head of Mercury right, wearing winged petasos; above, two pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, ROMA; below, two pellets. Cr. 41/9. AE. 11.84 g. 27.50 mm. Overstruck on Uncia Cr. 38/6. Dark green patina. VF.
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Lot # 216 - Corn-ear (first) series. AE Uncia. Sicily, 214-212 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, pellet. Rev. Prow right; above, corn-ear and ROMA; below, pellet. Cr. 42/4=72/9. AE. 6.18 g. 20.00 mm. Overstruck on Syracusan Bronze of Hieron II (Zeus/Trident issue). Delicate brown patina. VF.
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Lot # 227 - Anonymous sextantal series. AE Triens, after 211 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Minerva right; above, four pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, ROMA; below, four pellets. Cr. 56/4. AE. 33.15 g. 34.50 mm. Overweight example, probably overstruck on earlier AE As. VF.
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Lot # 241 - Minturnae' Second Punic War issue. AE Sextans,after 211 BC. Obv. Head of Mercury right, wearing petasus; above, two pellets. Rev. ROMA. Prow right; below, two pellets. Cr. 56/6. AE. 0.95 g. 12.00 mm. R. A very light reduced example, rare as such. Green patina. VF.   This new attribution to the Minturnae mint follows the new study published by Clive Stannard. For more informations see C. Stannard "Small change in Campania from the fourth to the first century BC, and the newly discovered Second Punic War Roman mint of Minturnae" (2021). 
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Lot # 247 - L. Cornelius (C) series. AE Sextans. Mint in Sardinia, 211 BC. Obv. Head of Mercury right, wearing winged petasos; two pellets above. Rev. Prow of galley right; before, C; above, ROMA; below, two pellets. Cr. 63/6. AE. 4.64 g. 21.00 mm. Good VF/VF.
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Lot # 254 - Corn-ear and KA series. AE Sextans. Sicily, 207-206 BC. Obv. Head of Mercury right; above, two pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, corn-ear; before, IC and below, ROMA. Cr. 69/6b. AE. 6.30 g. 20.00 mm. Metal flaw and traces of overstriking. VF.
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Lot # 255 - Anonymous. AR Victoriatus, uncertain Sicilian mint (Lilybaeum?), 215-214 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy, massive horizontal base, pteruges with vertical lines no greaves; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 70/1; AAA-PLG V 29. AR. 3.00 g. 16.50 mm. Choice example. Lightly toned with golden hues. About EF.
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Lot # 260 - Club series. AR Victoriatus, uncertain Lucanian mint (Venusia?), 208 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; between, club; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 89/1a. AR. 2.73 g. 15.00 mm. R. Rare. About VF.
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Lot # 261 - First heavy L series. AE Sextans. Luceria mint, c. 214-212 BC. Obv. Head of Mercury right; above, two pellets. Rev. Prow right; below, L between two pellets. Cr. 97/6b; RBW 403. AE. 11.31 g. 24.50 mm. R. Dark green patina with earthen deposits. VF/About VF.
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Lot # 264 - Fourth L series. AE Semis. Luceria mint, 206-195 BC. Obv. Head of Saturn right; below, L. Rev. Prow right; above, S; below, ROMA. Cr. 97/17 var. (no S behind head); RBW 413. AE. 14.14 g. 28.00 mm. RR. Rare variety: no S behind head (cf. NAC 61, RBW Coll., n° 415). Dark green patina. About VF/VF.
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Lot # 266 - L series. AR Quinarius, Luceria mint, 214 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right (Phrygian helmet); behind, V; below, archaic L. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; in rectangular frame, ROMA. Cr. 98A/3; AAA-PLG D 38.1. AR. 2.13 g. 16.50 mm. Great style, darkly toned. Gash on obverse. About EF.
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Lot # 269 - CA series. AE Semis. Canusium mint, 206-195 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; behind, S; below, CA. Rev. Prow right; above, S; before, CA set horizontally; below, ROMA. Cr. 100/2. AE. 13.88 g. 27.50 mm. Dark green patina with earthen green deposits. Good VF/VF.
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Lot # 270 - CA series. AE Triens. Canusium mint, c. 206-195 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Minerva right; above, four pellets; [below, CA]. Rev. Prow right; above, ROMA; before, CA set horizontally and below, four pellets. Cr. 100/3. AE. 4.87 g. 21.50 mm. Traces of overstriking. VF.
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Lot # 271 - CA series. AE Quadrans. Canusium mint, c. 206-195 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules to right; behind, three pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, ROMA; before, CA set horizontally and below, three pellets. Cr. 100/4a; RBW -. AE. 5.72 g. 20.50 mm. RR. Very Rare. VF.
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Lot # 274 - Staff first series. AR Denarius, uncertain mint (Capua or Roma), 205 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X; before, scipio (staff). Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; in three sided frame, ROMA. Cr. 112/2a. AR. 3.93 g. 20.00 mm. R. Lightly toned, underlying luster. VF.
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Lot # 275 - Staff series. AE Quadrans, 206-195 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right, staff before, three pellets behind. Rev. Prow right, ROMA above, three pellets below. Cr. 112/6a. AE. 10.98 g. 24.00 mm. R. A choice example, nice dark green patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 277 - Non-RRC 113 star-before. AE Quadrans, c. 100-25(?) BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right, wearing lion's skin; behind, three pellets. Rev. ROMA. Prow right; before, eight rayed star; below, three pellets. Cr. -. AE. 3.83 g. 18.00 mm. RR. VF. This quadrans belongs to unofficial small change issue. Evidence of weight indicates that these unofficial and later coins were struck on a standard typically a third lower than any other RRC 113 or 196 denomination. For the reattribution of these coins see R. SCHAEFER and A. McCABE, A Fresh Look at Roman Republican Star Bronzes, RRC 113 and 196, in The Numismatic Chronicle (1966-) Vol. 171 (2011), pp. 99-108.
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Lot # 286 - Anonymous. AR Denarius. Roma mint, 204 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; in three sided frame, ROMA (tablet far behind the horses). Cr. 139/1; AAA-PLG D 115. AR. 3.98 g. 21.50 mm. Superb coin. Lightly toned, underlying luster. Hairline flan crack, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 289 - MAT series. AR Victoriatus, uncertain mint, 203 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; between, MAT (ligate); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 162/1a; B. (Matiena) 3. AR. 2.31 g. 17.50 mm. About VF.
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Lot # 290 - 'Caps of the Dioscuri' series. AE As, c. 169-158 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, mark of value I. Rev. Prow right; above, caps of the Dioscuri and before mark of value. Below, ROMA. Cr. 181/1. AE. 31.91 g. 32.50 mm. R. Rare. Uneven green patina, with reddish brown spots on reverse. Minor area of flatness on obverse, otherwise. VF.
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Lot # 293 - Wolf and twins series. AE As, c. 169-158 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I. Rev. Prow right; above, wolf and twins; before, I; below, ROMA. Cr. 183/1. AE. 26.88 g. 33.00 mm. Light patina over brass surfaces. VF/About VF.
A Bronze Brockage
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Lot # 313 - Unidentified issue. AE Brockage Quadrans, late 2nd century BC. AE. 3.83 g. 17.50 mm. RR. Interesting and very rare strike mistake. VF.
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Lot # 317 - Q. Caecilius Metellus(?). AE Quadrans. Rome, 130 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right; [behind, three pellets]. Rev. Prow right; above, traces of Q. METE(?); before, three pellets; below, ROMA. Cr. 256/4 (?). AE. 3.23 g. 16.50 mm. Uncertain attribution due to the almost unreadable letters above prow. Deep green patina. VF.
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Lot # 321 - Elephant's head series. AE Semis, 128 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; behind, S. Rev. Prow right; [above, elephant's head]; before, S and below, ROMA. Cr. 262/2. AE. 6.89 g. 22.50 mm. R. Rare. Dark green patina with earthen deposits; metal flaw. VF.
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Lot # 325 - M. Tullius. AR Denarius, 120 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right, ROMA behind. Rev. Victory in quadriga right; above, wreath; below horses, X; in exergue, M. TVLLI. Cr. 280/1; B. 1. AR. 3.81 g. 19.50 mm. Lightly toned. VF.
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Lot # 329 - M. Sergius Silus. AR Denarius, 116 or 115 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ROMA and barred X; on right, EX·S·C. Rev. Horseman galloping left, holding sword and severed head; below, Q/ M·SERGI; in exergue, SILVS. Cr. 286/1; B. (Sergia) 1. AR. 3.85 g. 19.00 mm. A nice example; lightly toned and complete. Good VF.
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Lot # 346 - T. Cloulius. AR Quinarius, 98 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right; below, control-mark. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; before trophy, captive; beside trophy, carnyx; between, T·CLOVLI (VL ligate); in exergue, Q. Cr. 332/1b; B. (Cloulia) 2. AR. 1.93 g. 16.50 mm. VF.
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Lot # 347 - C. Publicius Malleolus, A. Postumius Sp. f. Albinus and L. Metellus. AR Denarius, late 90s BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, L·METEL; before, A·ALB·S·F. Rev. Roma seated left on pile of shields beeing crowned by Victory who stands behind; on left, C.MALL (AL ligate); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 335/1a; B. (Caecilia) 45. AR. 3.90 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. VF.
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Lot # 348 - C. Poblicius Malleolus. AE Quadrans, 96 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right, wearing lion skin headdress; three pellets behind. Rev. Prow right; above, hammer and ROMA; in exergue, three pellets. Cr. 335/7a; RBW 1209. AE. 9.12 g. 22.00 mm. RR. Rare issue. VF.
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Lot # 357 - Q. Titius. AE As, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus. Rev. Prow right; above, Q. TITI; before, aplustre(?). Cr. 341/4d. AE. 10.10 g. 26.50 mm. RR. Rare and interesting. Apparently unpublished symbol. VF.
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Lot # 365 - Cn. Lentulus Clodianus. AR Denarius, 88 BC. Obv. Helmeted bust of Mars right, seen from behind. Rev. Victory in biga right; in exergue, CN. LENTVL. Cr. 345/1 B. (Cornelia) 50. AR. 4.03 g. 17.50 mm. Good metal. Brilliant and lightly toned. Good VF/VF.
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Lot # 369 - L. Rubrius Dossenus. AR Denarius, 87 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right, sceptre over shoulder; below DOSSEN. Rev. Triumphal chariot right, decorated with thunderbolt; above, Victory with wreath; in exergue, L·RVBRI. Cr. 348/1; B. (Rubria) 1. AR. 4.08 g. 17.50 mm. Full weight and sound metal. Toned. Good VF/VF.
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Lot # 373 - L. and C. Memmius L. f. Galeria. AR Denarius, 87 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn left; behind, harpa; below, EX·S·C; before, control-mark. Rev. Venus in biga right; above, flying Cupid with wreath; in exergue, L·C·MEMIES·L·F / GAL. Cr. 349/1; B. (Memmia) 8; AAA 335. AR. 3.91 g. 18.50 mm. Minor areas of flat strike. Good VF.
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Lot # 376 - Anonymous. AE Semis. Rome, 86 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; behind, S. Rev. Prow left; above, ROMA; before, S. Cr. 350B/1; RBW 1342. Ae. 5.81 g. 20.00 mm. R. Rare. Nice emerald green patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 379 - L. Marcius Censorinus. AR Denarius, 82 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev. The satyr Marsyas standing left, with right arm raised and holding wine-skin over left shoulder; behind, column bearing statue (Minerva or Venus?) on top; on left, L·CENSOR. Cr. 363/1d; B. (Marcia) 24. AR. 4.10 g. 16.50 mm. Compact flan and full weight. Good VF.
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Lot # 391 - Mn. Aquillius. AR Denarius serratus, Rome mint, 71 BC. Obv. Helmeted bust of Virtus right; on the left, III·VIR; on the right, VIRTVS. Rev. Warrior, holding shield in left hand and raising up fallen female figure (the Sicily) with right hand; on the left, MN·F·MN·N (both MN ligate); on the right, MN·AQVIL (MN ligate); in exergue, SICIL. Cr. 401/1; B. 2 (Aquillia). AR. 3.94 g. 18.50 mm. Banker's mark on obverse. A nice example of full weight and brilliant metal. EF.
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Lot # 416 - C. Considius Paetus. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right. Laurel-wreath as border. Rev. Curule chair, garlanded, on which lies wreath; above, C·CONSIDIVS; in exergue, PAETVS. Cr. 465/1a; B. (Carisia) 4; AAA 447.1a. AR. 3.93 g. 18.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Minor striking weakness, otherwise. good VF.
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Lot # 438 - Augustus (27 BC-14 AD) . AE Dupondius, L. Naevisu Surdinus moneyer. Obv. AVGVSTVS TRIBVNIC POTEST written in three lines within oak wreath. Rev. L SVRDINVS III VIR A A A F F around large S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 384; C. 472. AE. 12.00 g. 275.00 mm. VF.
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Lot # 454 - Gaius (37-41). AE Quadrans. Obv. C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG. Pileus; S C across fields. Rev. PON M TR P III P P COS DES III around RRC. RIC I (2nd ed.) 39; C. 5. AE. 3.88 g. 18.50 mm. VF.
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Lot # 468 - Nero (54-68). AE Semis. Obv. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM. Bare head left. Rev. CER QVINO ROM CON. Table seen from three-quarter angle, bearing urn and wreath, round shield resting against table leg; value-mark S above table, to left, SC in exergue. Cf. RIC I (2nd ed.) 487. AE. 4.51 g. 19.00 mm. Sharply struck, reddish brown surfaces with green spots. Good VF.
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Lot # 474 - Vespasian (69 -79). AE Dupondius, 71 AD. Obv. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III. Radiate bust right. Rev. TVTELA AVGVSTI. Tutela seated left, placing arms around children. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 282. AE. 12.77 g. 27.00 mm. RR. Rare. Green patina. About VF/VF.
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Lot # 477 - Vespasian (69-79). AE Quadrans. Rome mint. Struck AD 75. Obv. IMP VESPASIAN AVG. Rudder on globe. Rev. PM TR P PP COS VI SC. Winged caduceus. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 826. AE. 3.12 g. 16.00 mm. RR. Nice and untouched earthy green patina. VF.
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Lot # 481 - Vespasian (69-79 AD) with Titus. AR Tetradrachm, Anthioch mint, Seleucis and Pieria. Obv. [AVT]OKPAT KAIΣA OVΕΣΠAΣIANOV, laureate bust of Vespasian left, slight drapery on shoulder. Rev. ΦΛAVI OΕΣΠ KAIΣ [ΕTOVΣ NΕOV IΕPOV] Laureate head of Titus right; star behind, B (date) before (= year 2 of Vespasian= 70/71 AD). McAlee 330; Prieur 108; RPC II 1942. AR. 14.20 g. 25.00 mm. R. Rare. Nice old cabinet tone. VF.
Apollo with Domitian's Features
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Lot # 489 - Domitian (81-96). AE Semis, 90-91 AD. Obv. IMP DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI. Laureate and draped bust of Apollo right; laurel branch to right. Rev. Raven standing right on laurel branch. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 313; C. 525. AE. 3.92 g. 19.00 mm. Scarce. Earthen dark green patina. Lightly bent and broken flan, otherwise. VF.
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Lot # 503 - Trajan (98-117). AR Denarius. Obv. IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM. Laureate head right. Rev. PONT MAX TR POT COS II. Pax standing to left, holding branch and cornucopiae. RIC II 17. AR. 3.17 g. 18.00 mm. Large flan and centred. Minor roughness on obverse. Light golden tone. About EF.
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Lot # 506 - Trajan (98-117). AR Denarius. Struck 103-111 AD. Obv. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P. Laureate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder. Rev. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI. Felicitas standing facing, head left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC II 173. 3.41. 3.32 g. 20.40 mm. Good VF.
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Lot # 520 - Hadrian (117-138). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 119-121 AD. Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery on far shoulder. Rev. PONT MAX TR POT COS III SC. Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC II 563b. AE. 21.31 g. 32.00 mm. Attractive example, green brown patina. Good VF/VF.
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Lot # 529 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE Sestertius, 140-144 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III. Laureate head right. Rev. [SALVS] AVG SC. Salus seated left, feeding snake coiled round altar. RIC III 637. AE. 27.17 g. 30.50 mm. Earthen olive green patina. About VF/F.
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Lot # 533 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE As. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XV. Laureate bust right. Rev. SALVS AVG COS IIII. Salus standing left feeding serpent arising from altar and leaning on staff; S C across fields. RIC III 900a. AE. 10.00 g. 25.00 mm. Earthy green patina. A choice example with sharp details. Good VF.
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Lot # 534 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE As, 153-154 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TRP XVIII. Laureate head right. Rev. LIBERTAS COS IIII SC. Libertas standing front, head left, holding sceptre and two corn ears. RIC III 924; C. 371. AE. 10.23 g. 25.00 mm. Nice brown patina. VF.
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Lot # 536 - Faustina I, wife of Antoninus Pius (died 141 AD). AE As, 141 AD. Obv. Bust right, draped. Rev. Ceres standing left, holding torch and corn-ears. RIC III (A. Pius) 1171a. AE. 10.97 g. 27.50 mm. Smoothed. Lovely green patina. About EF.
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Lot # 538 - Diva Faustina I (died 141 AD). AR Denarius, after 141 AD. Obv. DIVA FAVSTINA. Draped bust right. Rev. AVGVSTA. Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and torch. RIC III 360; C. 78. AR. 3.39 g. 18.00 mm. Lightly toned, with iridescent hues. VF.
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Lot # 543 - Marcus Aurelius as Caesar (139-161). AR Denarius. Struck AD 140-144. Obv. AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F. Bare head right. Rev. COS II. Honos standing left holding branch and cornucopiae. RIC III (A. Pius) 429a. AR. 3.12 g. 18.00 mm. Delicate warm patina, underlying luster. About EF.
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Lot # 546 - Marcus Aurelius (161-180). AE Sestertius, 163-164. Obv. M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG PM. Bare head right. Rev. TR P XVIII IMP II COS III SC. Minerva standing left holding olive-branch and leaning on shield; spear resting on her left arm. RIC III 869; C. 844. AE. 25.45 g. 29.05 mm. Choice deep olive green patina. EF.
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Lot # 551 - Faustina II (died 176 AD). AE Sestertius, 161-176. Obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Bust of Faustina II, draped, hair elaborately waved in nearly vertical lines and fastened in a low chignon at back of head, down cheek, curls, right. Rev. MATRI MAGNAE S C. Cybele, towered, draped, seated right on throne, holding drum with left hand on left knee, right arm at side: to left and right of throne, lions. RIC III (M. Aur.) 1663. AE. 24.88 g. 30.50 mm. Nice delicate portrait, emerald green patina. VF.
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Lot # 557 - Septimius Severus (193-211) with Julia Domna. Debased AR Denarius, 200-201 AD. Obv. SEVERVS AVG PART MAX. Laureate head of Septimius Severus right. Rev. IVLIA AVGVSTA. Draped bust of Julia Domna right. RIC IV 161a. AR/AE. 2.48 g. 17.00 mm. RRR. Very rare. Somewhat rough surfaces, deep green grey patina. VF.
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Lot # 558 - Septimius Severus (193-211). AR Denarius, Rome mint. Obv. SEVERVS PIVS AVG. Laureate head of Septimius Severus to right. Rev. P M TR P XVII COS III P P Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and scepter in left; to either side, child. RIC IV 226; C. 525. AE. 3.23 g. 19.80 mm. Hairline flan crack. Toned. VF.
Fascinating Reverse
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Lot # 563 - Septimius Severus (193-211). AE As, Rome mint, 207 AD. Obv. SEVERVS PIVS AVG. Laureate head right, aegis on far shoulder. Rev. P M TR P XV COS III P P. Emperor on horseback left, holding spear; SC in exergue. RIC IV 776b; C. 497. AE. 9.50 g. 25.00 mm. RR. Very rare, no other items on CoinArchives and only a second example in Roma Numismatics 95, 2022, 1134. Superb bright dark green patina. Good VF.
Rare Dynastic Denarius
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Lot # 568 - Caracalla (198-217). Debased AR Denarius, Rome mint, 199-200. Obv. ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. AETERNIT IMPERI. Busts of Septimius Severus, laureate, draped and cuirassed right and Caracalla, laureate, draped and cuirassed left, facing one another. RIC IV 32; C. (Caracalla and Septimius Severus) 2 (Fr. 60). AR (debased). 2.94 g. 18.50 mm. RRR. Very rare and choice. Dark patina, green spots. Good VF. About the attribution of reverse younger portrait to Caracalla (not to Geta) see the interesting notes of Cohen (IV, p. 242,1) and RIC 32.
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Lot # 571 - 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. 3.20 g. 20.00 mm. Scarce. Choice, brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. About EF.

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