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The Aedes of Jupiter Tonans
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Lot # 514 - Augustus (27 BC-14 AD). AR Denarius. Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?) c. 19 BC. Obv. CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Bare head left. Rev. Hexastyle temple set on podium of three steps; Jupiter Tonans standing left within, holding thunderbolt and sceptre; IOV - TO[N] across field. RIC I (2nd ed.) 64 (R3). AR. 3.78 g. 20.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and superb. Lovely bright old cabinet tone, with iridescent hues. Banker's mark on obverse, skillfully camouflaged below the ear, otherwise. about EF. The Aedes of Iupiter Tonans was a temple on the Capitol, vowed by Augustus in 26 B.C. because of his narrow escape from being struck by lightning during his Cantabrian campaign, and dedicated 1st September, 22 BC The name Iupiter Tonans was a translation of Ζεὺς βροντῶν  ('Thundering Jove'). The temple was famous for its magnificence, with walls of solid marble and contained some notable works of art.  Augustus visited this temple frequently, and on one occasion is said to have dreamed that Jupiter complained that the popularity of this new temple had sensibly diminished the number of worshippers in the great temple of the god. Whereupon Augustus replied that Jupiter Tonans was only the doorkeeper of Jupiter Capitolinus, and proceeded to hang bells on the gables of the former to indicate this relationship. This shows that the temple must have stood quite close to the entrance of the area Capitolina, and therefore on the south-east edge of the hill overlooking the forum.  On this reverse it is represented as hexastyle, with a statue of the god standing erect with eftt hand supported by a sceptre, possibly a reproduction of the famous statue of Leochares (Plin. NH XXXIV.79).  (Loosely based on: S.Ball Platner - as completed and revised by T. Ashby - “A topographical Dictionary of Ancient Rome”).
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Lot # 515 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?), c. 19 BC. Obv. CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Bare head right. Rev. OB / CIVIS / SERVATOS in three lines; all within oak wreath. RIC I (2nd ed.) 77a; C. 208 (Fr.5). AR. 3.84 g. 18.00 mm. Sharply struck and superb. Lovely old cabinet tone, with golden hues. EF.
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Lot # 516 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AV Aureus. Colonia Patricia (?), c. 18-16 BC. Obv. S P Q R CAESARI AVGVSTO. Bare head right. Rev. VOT P SVSC PRO SAL ET RED I O M SAC. Mars, helmeted and cloaked, standing left, holding verical vexillum and parazonium over shoulder. RIC I (2nd ed.) 149a. AV. 7.79 g. 21.50 mm. RRR. A choice and well centered example of this interesting and very rare issue. Brilliant and lightly toned. Two banker's marks on obverse (one of them with two coiled serpents) and a few light marks. Good VF/VF.
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Lot # 517 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, 32-29 BC. Obv. Head of Venus right. Rev. CAESAR - DIVI F. Octavian in military attire advancing left, right hand extended and holding spear in left. RIC I (2nd ed.) 251. AR. 3.49 g. 19.00 mm. Bright old cabinet tone. A bit pitted, otherwise. about EF.
Amazing Anepigraphic Portrait
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Lot # 518 - 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. 3.72 g. 22.50 mm. A wonderful portrait of elegant style, struck on a medallic flan. From masterly engraved dies and brilliant, with underlying luster and a hint of iridescence. An impressive coin in hand. About EF.
Outstanding Augustus' Portrait
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Lot # 519 - 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. 3.50 g. 21.00 mm. S. Great metal. A superb portrait, sharply struck on a very broad flan. Lovely light cabinet tone, with golden hues. EF.
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Lot # 520 - Augustus (27 B.C - 14 A.D.). AR Denarius, uncertain Italian mint, possibly Rome. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo of Actium right, with features resembling Octavian. Rev. IMP CAESAR. Octavian, as city founder, plowing right with yoke of oxen, holding whip and plow handle. RIC I (2nd ed.) 272. AR. 3.69 g. 20.00 mm. Sound metal and broad flan. A choice example, prettily toned, with a hint of iridescence. About EF.
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Lot # 521 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Quinarius, uncertain mint in Asia Minor, 29-26 BC. Obv. [CA]ESAR IMP VII. Bare head right. Rev. [ASIA] RECEPTA. Victory standing left on cista mystica, between two snakes erect. RIC I (2nd ed.) 276. AR. 1.73 g. 13.50 mm. Slightly off centre, virtually as struck. Lovely iridescent cabinet tone, with blue highlights. Good EF/EF.
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Lot # 522 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) with P. Licinius Stolo. AE Dupondius, 17 BC. Obv. AVGVSTVS/TRIBVNIC/POTEST within oak-wreath. Rev. P STOLO III VIR AAA FF around large S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 347. AE. 13.23 g. 27.50 mm. R. Rare and choice. Very nice dark green patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 523 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Sestertius. C. Gallius Lupercus, moneyer. Struck 16 BC. Obv. OB above, CIVIS within, SERVATOS below oak-wreath flanked by laurel branches. Rev. C GALLIVS C F LVPERCVS III VIR AAA FF around large SC. RIC I (2nd ed.) 377. AE. 26.70 g. 36.00 mm. Waxed. Patina weaknesses but in general great conditions. Good VF.
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Lot # 524 - Augustus (27 BC-14 AD) . AE Dupondius, L. Naevius Surdinus moneyer. Obv. AVGVSTVS TRIBVNIC POTEST 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. 12.54 g. 29.00 mm. A choice example. Lovely toned orichalcum surfaces. About EF.
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Lot # 525 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE As. Rome mint. Struck 15 BC. L. Naevius Surdinus, moneyer. Obv. CAESAR AVGVSTVS - TRIBVNIC - POTEST. Bare head right. Rev. L SVDINVS IIIVIR AAAFF. Legend around large S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 386. AE. 11.15 g. 27.50 mm. Minor green pitting at the reverse. Interesting flan shape, with squared cuts. Good VF.
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Lot # 526 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Quadrans. Struck 9 BC. Moneyers Lamia, Silius and Annius. Obv. LAMIA SILIVS ANNIVS. Simpulum to right, lituus to left. Rev. III VIR AAA F F around large S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 421. AE. 3.02 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. Untouched green olive patina. EF.
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Lot # 527 - 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. 3.06 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. Well centred, untouched green olive patina. EF.
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Lot # 528 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Quadrans, c. 5 BC. Obv. MESSALLA GALVS IIIVIR. Flat-shaped altar. Rev. APRONIVS SISENNA AAAFF. Legend surrounding S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 455. AE. 2.36 g. 17.50 mm. EF.
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Lot # 529 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Quadrans, c. 5 BC. Obv. SISENNA GALVS IIIVIR. Flat-shaped altar. Rev. APRONIVS MESSALLA A A A F F. Legend surrounding S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 461. AE. 3.17 g. 17.00 mm. EF.
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Lot # 530 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE As, 11-12 AD. Obv. IMP CAESAR DIVI F AVGVSTVS IMP XX. Bare head left. Rev. PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN POT XXXIIII. Legend surrounding S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 471. AE. 11.35 g. 26.00 mm. EF.
Outstanding Divus Augustus' Portrait
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Lot # 531 - Divus Augustus (died 14 AD). AE Dupondius, struck under Tiberius, 22-26 AD. Obv. DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER. Radiate head left. Rev. Large S C within oak wreath. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Tib.) 79; C. 252. AE. 14.01 g. 30.00 mm. Sharply struck, perfectly centred and superb. Lovely olive green - brown patina. About EF.
Dramatic Eagle
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Lot # 532 - Divus Augustus (died 14 AD). AE As, Rome mint, struck under Tiberius, 34-37. Obv. [DIVV]S AVGVSTVS PATER. Radiate head left. Rev. S - [C] Eagle standing, front, on globe, with open wings, head turned right. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Tib.) 82. AE. 11.96 g. 28.00 mm. A superb example, from masterly engraved dies. Impressive portrait, choice reddish brown patina with green hues. Some flatness, otherwise. about EF.
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Lot # 533 - Augustus (Divus, after 14 AD). AE Dupondius. Struck under Gaius (Caligula), 37-41 AD. Obv. DIVVS AVGVSTVS SC. Radiate head of Divus Augustus left. Rev. CONSENSV SENAT ET EQ ORDIN P Q R. Augustus seated left on curule chair, holding branch. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Gaius) 56. AE. 16.65 g. 29.00 mm. Magnificent idealized portrait and lovely pale chocolat brown surfaces, with golden orichalcum highlights. About EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 534 - Divus Augustus (died 14 AD). AE Dupondius. Struck under Titus, 80-81 AD. Obv. DIVVS AV-GVSTVS PATER. Radiate head right. Rev. IMP T VESP AVG REST SC. Victory advancing left, holding shield inscribed S P/ Q R. RIC II 189. AE. 12.92 g. 28.00 mm. R. Patina damages at the reverse. Lovely olive patina. EF.
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Lot # 535 - Augustus (27 BC-14 AD). AR Antoninianus. Struck under Trajan Decius, 251 AD. Obv. DIVO AVGVSTO. Radiate head right. Rev. CONSECRATIO. Altar. RIC IV (Decius) 78. AR. 5.10 g. 21.25 mm. R. Rare. Choice example with delicate cabinet tone. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 536 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE 25 mm. Asia Minor uncertain mint, c. 30 BC(?). Obv. Bare head right. Rev. Fiscus, sella quaestoria [and hasta]; Q below. RPC I 5409/10. AE. 20.15 g. 25.00 mm. Enamel like dark green patina. VF. This issue has previously been attributed to a Macedonian mint with the portrait identified either as Brutus (Friedlander), Caesar (Grant), or to the governor of Syria, Gaius Sosius (in the trade). RPC presents a case for an origin in northern Turkey, supported by find data, with a suggestion that the portrait is Octavian. Issues of similar portrait style, very likely by the same engraver, include the 'Princeps Felix' coinage from Cilicia (RPC 4082-3).
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Lot # 537 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) with Agrippa. AE As, Nemausus mint, c. 10-14 AD. Obv. Heads of Agrippa, wearing combined rostral crown and laurel wreath, to left and Augustus, laureate, to right, back to back; IMP above, DIVI F below, P P across field. Rev. Crocodile right, chained to palm tree; above, wreath with long ties; COL NEM across field. RIC I (2nd ed.) 159; RPC I 525. AE. 12.75 g. 27.00 mm. A superb example. Enchanting bright olive green-brown patina. Rare as such. Usual light graffiti on obverse and reverse left fields, otherwise. EF. Ex Astarte II and III, 1999, 195. This coin type was originally minted to publicize Augustus' conferment of the colony named Colonia Augusta Nemausus, in southern Gaul, in 27 BC. This specific coin, however, is from a revival of the 'crocodile dupondius' two years after the death of Agrippa. It includes P P (Pater Patriae) on the obverse, a title Augustus only received in 2 BC, showing that it was a later issue. (Ira & Larry Goldberg 81,2014,1553).
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Lot # 538 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) with Rhoemetalces I, King of Thrace. AE 23 mm, 11 BC-12 AD. Obv. ΚΑΙΣΑΡΟΣ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΥ. Bare head of Augustus right; long-necked vase to right. Rev. ΒΑΙΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΡΟΙΜΗΤΑΛΚΟΥ. Jugate heads of Rhoemetalces and his queen Pythodoris right. RPC I 1711; SNG Cop. 1188. AE. 7.90 g. 23.00 mm. Excellent state of preservation for this issue. About EF.
Exceptional Tiberius
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Lot # 539 - Tiberius. AV Aureus. Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Group 4, AD 18-35. Obv. TI CΛESΛR DIVI ΛVG F ΛVGVSTVS. Laureate head left. Rev. PONTIF MΛXIM, Livia (as Pax), holding scepter in right hand and olive branch in left, seated right on chair, feet on footstool; ornate chair legs, single line below. RIC I (2nd ed.) 29; Calicó 305. AV. 7.74 g. 19.50 mm. Superb and enchanting aureus. Brilliant and virtually as struck. Gash on reverse. and metal flaw on chair's legs, otherwise. FDC.
Outstanding Tribute Penny Denarius
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Lot # 540 - Tiberius (14-37). AR Denarius 'Tribute Penny' type. Lugdunum mint, 36-37 AD. Obv. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right. Rev. PONTIF MΛXIM. Livia as Pax, seated right, holding sceptre and olive branch. RIC I (2nd ed.) 30. AR. 3.80 g. 18.00 mm. Great metal and full weight. A superb example, sharply struck, from masterly engraved and detailed dies, with a very expressive portrait. Rare as such. About EF. The tribute penny was the coin that was shown to Jesus when he made his famous speech 'Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's.' The phrase comes from the King James Version of the gospel account: Jesus is asked, 'Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?' (Mark 12:14) and he replies, 'bring me a penny, that I may see it' (Mark 12:15).
The Tribute Penny Denarius
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Lot # 541 - Tiberius (14-37). AR Denarius 'Tribute Penny' type. Lugdunum mint, 36-37 AD. Obv. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right. Rev. PONTIF MΛXIM. Livia as Pax, seated right, holding sceptre and olive branch. RIC I (2nd ed.) 30. AR. 3.43 g. 19.00 mm. An outstanding example. Expressive portrait, lovely iridescent tone, with blue and reddish hues. About EF. The tribute penny was the coin that was shown to Jesus when he made his famous speech 'Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's.' The phrase comes from the King James Version of the gospel account: Jesus is asked, 'Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?' (Mark 12:14) and he replies, 'bring me a penny, that I may see it' (Mark 12:15).
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Lot # 542 - Tiberius (14-37). AE As, 21-22 AD. Obv. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG G AVGVST IMP VIII. Bare head left. Rev. PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN POTEST XXIIII around large SC. RIC I (2nd ed.) 44; C. 25. AE. 11.22 g. 28.00 mm. Rough surface in the right part of the reverse. Completely readeable and well centred. Good VF.
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Lot # 543 - Tiberius (14-37 AD). AE 18 mm. Uncertain, Philippi (?), Macedonia. Obv. TI AVG. Bare head right. Rev. Two priests ploughing right. RPC I 1657. AE. 4.36 g. 18.00 mm. Lovely green patina, bold portrait. About EF/Good VF.
Nero Claudius Drusus Aureus
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Lot # 544 - Nero Claudius Drusus, brother of Tiberius and father of Claudius (died 9 AD). AV Aureus, Lugdunum mint. Struck under Claudius, 41-42 AD. Obv. NERO CLAVDIVS GERMANICVS IMP. Laureate head left. Rev. DE above and GERM on architrave of triumphal arch surmounted by equestrian statue right, between two trophies, each with seated and bound captive at foot. RIC (Claud.) 69 C. 1. Calicó 315. AV. 7.51 g. 19.00 mm. RR. Very rare. A fine style portrait. Good VF/VF.
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Lot # 545 - Agrippina Senior, wife of Germanicus and mother of Caligula (died 33 AD). AE Sestertius, struck under Claudius. Obv. AGRIPPINA M F GERMANICI CAESARIS. Draped bust right, hair in long plait. Rev. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM PM TR P IMP PP around large SC. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Claud.) 102; C. 3 (fr. 8). AE. 27.70 g. 35.50 mm. Scarce. An attractive example. Restored. Pleasant toned orichalcum surfaces, with green hues. Minor brassy tones at the reverse. EF/Good EF. Privately purchased from Rauch (with tag).
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Lot # 546 - Gaius (37-41). Sestertius, c. 37-38. Obv. C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT. Laureate head left. Rev. ADLOCVT COH (in exergue). Gaius, bare-headed and togate, standing left on platform, right extended to five soldiers, helmeted and with shields and parazonia. RIC I (2nd ed.) 32. AE. 27.73 g. 36.50 mm. Scarce. Brown river patina, some brassy highlights. EF.
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Lot # 547 - Gaius (37-41). AE As, c. 39-40 AD. Obv. C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG PM TR P III PP. Bare head right. Rev. VESTA SC. Vesta seated left, holding patera and sceptre. RIC I (2nd ed.) 47; C. 28. AE. 12.19 g. 27.50 mm. Scarce. Minor patina damage at the reverse. Great details, well centred, leather patina. EF/About EF.
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Lot # 548 - Gaius (Caligula) (37-41). AE Quadrans, 40-41. Obv. C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG. Pileus flanked by S C. Rev. PON M TR P IIII P P COS TERT. Legend surrounding RCC large in center of field. RIC I (2nd ed.) Gaius/Caligula 52. AE. 3.24 g. 17.00 mm. Lovely deep green patina. EF.
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Lot # 549 - Claudius (41-54). AV Aureus, 41-42 AD. Obv. TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG PM TR P. Laurel head right. Rev. PRAETOR RECEPT. Claudius, bareheaded and togate, standing right, clasping right hands with a praetorian soldier, wearing long hair and military dress, standing left, holding signum in left hand, wearing on his left side a round shield slung around his neck. RIC I (2nd ed.) 11; illustrated in Banti/Simonetti XIV 148/6  AV. 7.80 g. 20.00 mm. RRR. Of the highest rarity. Superbe example of this fascinating issue. Professionally restored. Good VF. EX Kunst & Münzen AG, Lugano, Auction 1969, lot 147.    
Claudius with Nero Denarius
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Lot # 550 - Claudius, with Nero as Caesar. AR Denarius, c. 50-54 AD. Obv. TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM P M TRIB POT P P. Laureate head of Claudius right. Rev. NERO CLAVD CAES DRVSVS GERM PRINC IVVENT. Bare-headed and draped bust of Nero left. RIC I (2nd ed.) 83. AR. 3.34 g. 18.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Two expressive portraits. Porous surfaces, nice deep grey toning. Good VF.
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Lot # 551 - Claudius (41-54). AE Quadrans, 41 AD. Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG. Hand to left holding pair of scales; PNR below. Rev. PON M TR P IMP COS DES IT around S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 85. AE. 3.35 g. 17.50 mm. Choice example. Delicate olive green patina. EF.
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Lot # 552 - Agrippina II, mother of Nero (died 59 AD). AE 14mm. Philadelphia mint, Lydia. Obv. AΓΡΙΠΠΙΝΑ ΣΕΒΑΣΤH. Draped bust right. Rev. ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΕΩΝ ΝΕΙΚΑΝΩΡ. Cornucopia. AE. 3.14 g. 15.00 mm. RR. Very rare. About EF. Ex Artemide XXVII, 2009, 196.
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Lot # 553 - Nero (54-68). Sestertius, c. 62-8 AD. Obv. NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER PM TR P IMP PP. Laureate head right, wearing aegis. Rev. ANNONA AVGVSTI CERES SC. Annona standing right, holding cornucopia, facing Ceres seated left, holding grain ears and torch; between them, modius on garlanded altar, ship’s stern in background. RIC I (2nd ed.) 139. AE. 26.20 g. 36.50 mm. Gently smoothed. Outstanding example with fascinating, solid green patina. EF. The fascinating reverse of this issue, so rich in symbolic elements, refers to one of Rome's main and most vital organizational problems, the annual grain supply for its inhabitants. Annona, of whom this is the first imperial monetary representation, was responsible for storing and distributing the grain, while Ceres was the protector of the harvest. Between them, in the center of the scene is the modus, the measure for grain, placed on an altar. In the background is the stern of a navis frumentaria, to whose owners Nero had granted special privileges so that the capital could be regularly supplied. The same theme inspired the issue with the Congiarium, representing one of the periodic imperial handouts to the people, and probably the type with the port of Ostia, where, in addition to that of Pozzuoli, grain arrived from the provinces.
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Lot # 554 - Nero (54-68). AE Sestertius,. Obv. NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER PM TR P IMP PP. Laureate bust right, wearing aegis. Rev. DECVRSIO SC. Nero, cuirassed, prancing left on horseback, holding spear; beyond and behind him, mounted soldier prancing left, with vexillum over shoulder. RIC I (2nd ed.) 165. AE. 27.98 g. 36.50 mm. A pleasant example of this fascinating issue. Lovely, untouched, dark patina. EF.
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Lot # 555 - Nerone (54-68). AE Dupondius, c. 63 AD. Obv. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM PM TR P IMP PP. Radiate head right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTI SC. Victory flying left, holding wreath and palm. RIC I (2nd ed.) 198. AE. 15.30 g. 28.50 mm. Scarce. EF.
Superb Semis
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Lot # 556 - Nero (54-68). AE Semis, 62-68. Obv. NERO CAES AVG IMP. Laureate head right. Rev. CER QVINQ ROM CO S C. Table decorated with two gryphons confronting; on top, urn and wreath; round shield resting on leg. RIC I (2nd ed.) 228. AE. 3.44 g. 17.00 mm. RR. A superb example, rare as such. Charming copper toning, with reddish brown hues and green spots. EF. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 64.
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Lot # 557 - Nero (54-68). AE Quadrans, Rome mint, 62-68. Obv. NERO CLAV CAE AVG. Owl standing front, with wings spread, on a rectangular garlanded altar. Rev. P M TR P IMP P P S C. Olive-branch, upright. RIC I (2nd ed.) 260 var. (obv. legend). AE. 2.21 g. 16.00 mm. R. Unlisted variety. Lovely dark green patina. EF.
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Lot # 558 - Nero (54-68). AE Sestertius. Obv. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GE[R P M] TR P IMP P P. Laureate bust left. Rev. PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT SC. Wiew of one front of the temple of Janus, with double doors to right. RIC I (2nd ed.) 265. AE. 25.96 g. 37.00 mm. Cleaned and repatinaed. Superb example, struck on exceptionally large flan. EF.
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Lot # 559 - Nero (54-68). AE As, 62-68. Obv. NERO CAESAR AVG GERM IMP. Laureate head right. Rev. S - C. Victory flying left, holding shield inscribed SPQR. RIC I (2nd ed.) 312. AE. 13.36 g. 29.50 mm. A very attractive example. Broad flan and superb dark green patina, deposits. Good VF.
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Lot # 560 - Nero (54-68). AE Semis, Lugdunum mint. Obv. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS. Bare head left; small globe at point of neck. Rev. Incuse of obverse. Cf. RIC I (2nd ed.) 425. AE. 4.88 g. 21.00 mm. RR. Very rare as a brockage. Dark green patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 561 - Galba (68-69). AR Denarius, c. July AD 68-January AD 69. Obv. IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG P M. Laureate head right. Rev. SALVS GEN HVMANI. Salus standing left, right foot on globe, holding patera over lighted altar and rudder. RIC I (2nd ed.) 232; C. 240. AR. 3.09 g. 18.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Minor scratches. Bold portait, nice iridescent tone, with blue highlights. VF.
Outstanding Galba
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Lot # 562 - Galba (68-69). AE Sestertius, c. July AD 68-January AD 69. Obv. SER GALBA IMP CAES AVG. Oak-wreathed and draped bust right. Rev. S P Q R / OB / CIV SER within wreath. RIC I (2nd ed.) 272 var. (…AVG TR P); C. 289. AE. 25.87 g. 35.00 mm. Scarce. A superb and bold portrait struck on a full flan; enchanting brown-leather patina; gently smoothed, otherwise. about EF/EF. Ex NAC 92, 2016, lot 503.
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Lot # 563 - Galba (68-69). AE As, c. July AD 68-January AD 69. Obv. [SER SVLPI GALBA] IMP CAESAR AVG PM TR P. Bare head right, globe at point of bust. Rev. PAXS [AVGVSTI] SC. Pax standing left, holding cornucopiae and torch with which she sets fire to heap of arms on ground. RIC I (2nd ed.) 497. AE. 9.18 g. 26.50 mm. R. Leather patina with green deposits. Minor patina weaknesses and an ancient scratch at the reverse. VF.
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Lot # 564 - Vespasian (69-79). AR Denarius, 69-70 AD. Obv. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. Laureate head to right. Rev. Judaea seated to right against trophy; IVDAEA in exergue. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 2; C. 226. AR. 3.41 g. 17.00 mm. Minor marks on obverse. EF/VF.
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Lot # 565 - Vespasian (69-79). AE Sestertius, “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Struck AD 71. Obv. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM TR P P P COS III. Laureate head right. Rev. IVDAEA CAPTA SC. Jewess seated left under palm three, mourning: behind palm, Jew standing right, hands tied behind back; in field, left and right, arms. RIC II 165. AE. 23.25 g. 33.00 mm. R. Good VF/VF.
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Lot # 566 - Vespasian (69-79). AE Sestertius, 71 AD. Obv. IMP CAES VESPAS AVG PM TR P P P COS III. Head right, laureate. Rev. PAX AVGVSTI SC. Pax standing left holding branch and cornucopiae. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 244. AE. 27.77 g. 33.00 mm. A bold portrait of fine style. Olive-green patina. Smoothed and professionally restored. EF.
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Lot # 567 - Vespasian (69-79 AD). AE Dupondius, 71 AD. Obv. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III. Radiate head right. Rev. ROMA (in exergue) S-C. Roma seated left, holding wreath and parazonium. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 279; C. 411. AE. 14.51 g. 27.50 mm. Bold portrait. Glossy lightly toned orichalcum surfaces. From a worn obverse die, otherwise. Good VF.
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Lot # 568 - Vespasian (69-79 AD.). AR Denarius, 75 AD. Obv. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. PON MAX TR P COS VI. Pax seated left, holding branch. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 772; C. 366. AR. 3.36 g. 19.00 mm. Impressive portrait. A choice example, brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. Good VF/About EF.
Stunning Vespasian
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Lot # 569 - Vespasian (69-79 AD). AE Sestertius, 77-78 AD. Obv. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII. Laureate head left. Rev. PAX AVGVST SC. Pax standing to left, holding branch and cornucopiae. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 993. AE. 27.81 g. 34.00 mm. RR. Rare. Superb coin with bold portrait. Lovely Tiber patina. EF/About EF.
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Lot # 570 - Vespasian (Divus, after 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; C. 497. AR. 3.54 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. Outstanding example with shiny ground and gilded hues. Good EF.
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Lot # 571 - Vespasian (Divus, died 79). AR Antoninianus. Struck by Trajan Decius, Mediolanum mint. Obv. DIVO VE[S]PASIANO. Radiate head right. Rev. CONSECRATIO. Eagle with open wings, standing front, head right, on bar. RIC VI 79; C. 651. AR. 3.06 g. 21.50 mm. R. Rare and choice. Flan cracks. EF.
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Lot # 572 - Titus (79-81). Denarius, 80 AD. Obv. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM. Laureate head right. Rev. TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII PP. Dolphin, wreath and two ravens on tripod. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 131. AG. 3.48 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare. Outstanding example with brilliant surfaces. EF. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 65.
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Lot # 573 - Julia Titi, daughter of Titus (died 90 AD). AE Dupondius, 80-81 AD. Obv. IVLIA IMP T AVG F AVGVSTA. Draped bust right. Rev. VESTA SC. Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre. RIC II (Titus) 180; C. 18. AE. 14.42 g. 28.00 mm. R. Light scratches under tone on obverse. About EF/Good VF.

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