444 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, Spanish mint (Emerita?). Obv. Bare head right. Rev. AVGVSTVS. Capricorn right, holding globe attached to rudder between front hooves; above, cornucopiae. RIC I (2nd ed.) 126; C. 21. AR. 3.64 g. 20.50 mm. R. Rare and fascinating issue. Oval flan, light toning, with iridescent hues. VF. Perhaps for the fortieth birthday of Augustus, whose features seem drawn; he was critically ill in 25 and 23 AD[...]. (Italo Vecchi, A Collection of the Coinage of Augustus, New York 1997, lot 46 note).

445 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE As, Nemausus mint, 10-14. Obv. IMP DIVI F P P. Heads of Agrippa (left) and Augustus (right) back to back Agrippa wearing combined rostral crown and laurel wreath and Augustus is laureate. Rev. COL NEM. Crocodile chained to palm-shoot with short dense fronds and tip left: above on left a wreath with long ties. RIC I (2nd ed.) 159. AE. 12.14 g. 26.00 mm. About VF.

446 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) . AR Denarius, c. 30 - 27 BC. Obv. Winged bust of Victory right. Rev. Winged bust of Victory right / [C]AESAR DIVI F. Octavian standing left, naked except for cloak fastened around neck and falling behind him, and parazonium by left side hanging from belt over right shoulder, placing right foot on large celestial globe, holding aplustre in right hand and leaning on long sceptre with left hand. RIC I (2nd ed.) 256; C. 60. AR. 3.55 g. 21.00 mm. Scarce. Banker-marks on both sides, otherwise. about VF. The type records the naval victory of Actium.

447 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Quinarius, Uncertain mint, 29-26 BC. Obv. CAESAR IMP VII. Bare head right. Rev. ASIA RECEPTA. Victory, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left, on cista mystica between two snakes. RIC I (2nd ed.) 276. AR. 1.38 g. 14.00 mm. Banker's mark on obverse. Good VF/VF.

448 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Quinarius, Uncertain mint, 29-26 BC. Obv. CAESAR IMP VII. Bare head right. Rev. ASIA RECEPTA. Victory, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left, on cista mystica between two snakes. RIC I (2nd ed.) 276. AR. 1.43 g. 12.50 mm. Pleasant toning. VF.

449 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 16 BC. Obv. OB CIVIS SERVATOS. Oak-wreath between two laurel branches. Rev. C GALLIVS C F LVPERCVS IIIVIR A A A F F. Legend surrounding S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 377. AE. 26.22 g. 36.40 mm. About VF.

450 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE As, 7 BC. Obv. [CAESAR AVGVST] PONT [MAX TRIBVNIC POT]. Bare head left. Rev. P LVRIVS AGRIPPA III VIR AAA FF around large SC. RIC I (2nd ed.) 428. AE. 9.82 g. 26.00 mm. About VF.

451 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Quadrans, Rome mint, 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.) Augustus 461. AE. 2.99 g. 18.50 mm. VF.

452 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE 22 mm. Sicily, Panormos mint. Obv. ΠANOΡ-MITAN. Bare head right. Rev. Triskeles with central gorgon's face; grain ears between legs. RPC I 641; SNG Cop. 543. AE. 9.58 g. 22.00 mm. Good F.

453 - Divus Augustus (died 14 AD). AE As. Restoration issue under Titus, AD 80-81. Obv. DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER. Radiate head of Divus Augustus left; small star above. Rev. IMP T CAES AVG RESTITVIT SC. Eagle standing left on globe, head turned right. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) (Tit.) 459. AE. 10.16 g. 26.50 mm. R. Dark patina. About VF.

454 - Tiberius (14-37). AE As, Rome mint, 15-16. Obv. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VII. Bare head left. Rev. PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN POTEST XVII S C. Female figure, veiled, draped, seated, right, holding patera in right hand and long sceptre in left; her feet rest on stool left. RIC I (2nd ed.) 34. AE. 10.48 g. 29.50 mm. About VF.

455 - Drusus, son of Tiberius (died 23 AD). AE As, Rome mint, 22-23. Obv. DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N. Bare head left. Rev. PONTIF TRIBVN POTEST ITER. Legend surrounding large S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) Tiberius 45. AE. 10.41 g. 29.00 mm. Rough surfaces. VF.

456 - Nero Claudius Drusus (died 9 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 41-50. Obv. NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP. Bare head left. Rev. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP S C. Claudius, togate, seated left on curule chair, holding branch in right hand; various arms around. RIC I (2nd ed.) Claudius 93. AE. 26.71 g. 33.00 mm. Gently smoothed. Good VF.

457 - Agrippina Senior, wife of Germanicus and mother of Caligula (died 33 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Struck under Caligula, 37-41. Obv. AGRIPPINA M F MAT C CAESARIS AVGVSTI. Draped bust right, hair falling in long plait behind. Rev. Two mules drawing ornamented carpentum left; above, SPQR; in left field, MEMORIAE/AGRIPPINAE in two lines. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Gaius) 55. AE. 23.64 g. 35.50 mm. Delicate patina with verdigris hues over brass surfaces. Good F/F.

458 - Gaius (Caligula) (37-41). AE As, Rome mint, 37-38. Obv. C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT. Bare head left. Rev. VESTA S C. Vesta, veiled and draped, seated left on throne with ornamented back and legs, holding patera in right hand and long transverse sceptre in left. RIC I (2nd ed.) 38. AE. 11.84 g. 30.50 mm. Uneven patina in various shades of green. About VF/VF.

459 - Gaius (Caligula) (37-41). AE Quadrans, Rome mint, 39-40. Obv. C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG. Pileus flanked by S C. Rev. PON M TR P III P P COS TERT. Legend surrounding RCC large in center of field. RIC I (2nd ed.) 45. AE. 2.38 g. 18.00 mm. About EF.

460 - Gaius (Caligula) (37-41). AE As, Rome mint, 40-41. Obv. C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR P IIII P P. Bare head left. Rev. VESTA S C. Vesta, veiled and draped, seated left, on throne with ornamented back and legs, holding patera in right hand and long transverse sceptre in left. RIC I (2nd ed.) 54. AE. 10.44 g. 29.00 mm. Dark brown patina with lovely copper highlights. About VF.

461 - Claudius (41-54). AE Quadrans, Rome mint, 41 AD. Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG. Modius on three legs. Rev. PON M TR P IMP COS DES IT. Legend surrounding S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 84. AE. 3.46 g. 18.00 mm. Uneven green patina. VF.

462 - Claudius (41-54). AE Dupondius, Rome mint, 41-50. Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP. Bare head left. Rev. S C. Minerva, helmeted and draped, advancing right, levelling javelin in right hand and shield in left. RIC I (2nd ed.) 100. AE. 10.97 g. 29.00 mm. Bold portrait. Good VF.

463 - Claudius (41-54). AE As, Rome mint, 50-54. Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P. Bare head left. Rev. LIBERTAS AVGVSTA S C. Libertas standing, to front, holding pileus in right and extending right hand. RIC I (2nd ed.) 113. AE. 10.61 g. 29.50 mm. Earthy patina. About VF.

464 - Claudius (41-54) with Agrippina II. AE 19 mm, Ephesus mint (Ionia). Obv. Jugate busts of Claudius, laureate, and Agrippina, draped, right. Rev. Stag standing right. RPC I 2624. AE. 7.85 g. 19.00 mm. About VF.

465 - Nero (54-68). AE Semis, Rome mint, 62-68. Obv. NERO CAES AVG IMP. Laureate head right. Rev. CER QVINQ ROM CO S C. Table decorated with two sphinxes or gryphons confronting; on top, urn and wreath; round shield resting on leg. RIC I (2nd ed.) 228. AE. 2.69 g. 18.00 mm. About VF.

466 - Nero (54-68). AE As. Rome mint, 62-68 AD. Obv. NERO CAESAR AVG GERM IMP. Laureate head right. Rev. PACE P R VBIQ PARTA [IANVM CLVSIT] S C. Temple of Janus, with latticed window to left and double doors to right with garland hung across ('ubique door'). RIC I (2nd ed.) 306. AE. 10.12 g. 27.00 mm. About VF.

467 - Nero (54-68). AE As, Rome mint, 62-68 AD. Obv. NERO CAESAR AVG GERM IMP. Laureate head right. Rev. Victoria advancing left, holding shield. RIC I (2nd ed.) 312. AE. 10.06 g. 27.00 mm. VF.

468 - Nero (54-68). AE As, Rome mint, 62-68 AD. Obv. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG GERM. Laureate head right. Rev. S - C. Victory flying left, holding shield. RIC I (2nd ed.) 351. AE. 9.19 g. 27.00 mm. Untouched dark green patina. VF.

469 - Galba (68-69). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 68-69. Obv. IMP SER GALBA AVG. Bare head right. Rev. S P Q R OB C S. Legend in three lines oak-wreath. RIC I (2nd ed.) 167. AR. 2.84 g. 18.00 mm. Lightly toned. Scratches. About VF.

470 - Galba (68-69). AE Sestertius, c. July AD 68-January AD 69. Obv. SER GALBA IMP CAES AVG. Laurel and draped bust right. Rev. S P Q R / OB / CIV SER within wreath. RIC I (2nd ed.) 267. AE. 24.63 g. 35.00 mm. Scarce. About VF.

471 - Vespasian (69-79). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 72-73. Obv. IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII. Laureate head right. Rev. AVGVR TRI POT. Simpulum, sprinkler, jug, and lituus. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 356. AR. 2.39 g. 16.50 mm. Nicely toned. VF.

472 - Vespasian (69-79). AE Sestertius, 71 AD. Obv. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM TR P PP COS III. Laureate head right. Rev. ROMA SC. Roma standing left, holding Victory and spear. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 443. AE. 26.14 g. 32.50 mm. Lovely dark patina with brassy highlights. VF.

473 - Vespasian (69-79). AE Dupondius, Rome mint, 74 AD. Obv. IMP CAES VESP AVG P M T P COS V CENS. Radiate head right. Rev. FELICITAS PVBLICA S C. Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding winged caduceus extended in right hand and cornucopiae in left. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 715. AE. 12.51 g. 26.50 mm. Bold portrait. Nice dark green patina. VF.

474 - Vespasian (69-79). AR Denarius, 75 AD. Obv. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. PON MAX TR P COS VI. Securitas, bare to waist, seated left, feet on stool, resting head on raised arm. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 774. AR. 3.03 g. 20.50 mm. Minor scratches. Toned with light iridescent hues. VF.

475 - Vespasian (Divus, after 79 AD). AR Denarius, struck under Titus. Obv. DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS. Laureate head right. Rev. S. C. on shield supported by two capricorns; below, a globe. RIC (Tit.) 63; C. 497. AR. 3.15 g. 19.50 mm. Scarce. A very attractive example, well centred on a broad flan. Lovely old cabinet tone. Good VF.

476 - 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. 18.82 g. 32.50 mm. R. Rare. Rough surfaces with some pitting; scratch on obverse. F.

477 - Domitian (81-96). AE Sestertius, 82 AD. Obv. IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG PM. Laureate head right. Rev. TR P COS VIII DES VIIII PP SC. Minerva standing left, holding spear. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 105. AE. 26.51 g. 34.00 mm. Dark green patina. VF.

478 - Domitian (81-96). AE As, Rome mint, 84 AD. Obv. IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS X. Laureate bust right, with aegis. Rev. MONETA AVGVST S C. Moneta standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 221. AE. 11.03 g. 27.70 mm. VF/About VF.

479 - Domitian (81-96). AE Dupondius, Rome mint. Obv. IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XI. Radiate head right, with aegis. Rev. VIRTVTI AVGVSTI S C. Virtus standing right with spear and parazonium, foot set on helmet. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 300. AE. 11.05 g. 29.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Lovely brown patina with green deposits. About VF/VF.

480 - Domitian (81-96). AE As, Rome mint, 85 AD. Obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS PER P P. Laureate bust right, with aegis. Rev. SALVTI AVGVSTI S C. Rectangular altar with four steps, door with four panels and lion's head knockers, flanked by two pilasters, horns on corners. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 418. AE. 9.71 g. 26.00 mm. About VF/VF.

481 - Domitian (81-96). AE As, 87 AD. Obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIII CENS PER PP. Laureate bust right, wearing aegis. Rev. VIRTVTI AVGVSTI SC. Virtus standing right, foot on globe, holding spear and parazonium. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 550; C. 651. AE. 9.01 g. 29.00 mm. About VF/VF.

482 - Domitian (81-96). AE As, 87 AD. Obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIII CENS PER PP. Laureate bust right. Rev. VIRTVTI AVGVSTI SC. Virtus standing right, foot on globe, holding spear and parazonium. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 550; C. 651. AE. 11.50 g. 29.00 mm. Patina flaws. VF.

483 - Domitian (81-96). AE As, 88 AD. Obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII CENS PER P P. Laureate head right. Rev. COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC, SC. Domitian standing left over altar; flute and lyre players left; temple behind. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 623. AE. 12.23 g. 28.50 mm. About VF.

484 - Domitian (81-96). AE Sestertius. Rome mint, 95-96 AD. Obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER PP. Laureate head right. Rev. IOVI VICTORI SC (in exergue). Jupiter seated left, holding Victory and sceptre. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 702; C. 314 (Fr.4). AE. 24.00 g. 34.00 mm. R. Rare. Nice example with deep brown patina; metal flaws on obverse amd reverse. VF/About VF.

485 - Domitian (81-96). AE Dupondius, 90-91 AD. Obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PERP P P. Diademed head right. Rev. FORTVNAE AVGVSTI. Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 705. AE. 12.00 g. 27.50 mm. Green patina. About VF.

486 - Domitian (81-96). AE As, Rome mint, 92-94. Obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVI CENS PER P P. Laureate head right. Rev. MONETA AVGVSTI S C. Moneta standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 756. AE. 7.24 g. 28.00 mm. About VF.

487 - Domitian (81-96). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 95-96. Obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVII CENS PER P P. Laureate head right. Rev. IOVI VICTORI S C. Jupiter seated left, holding Victory in right and vertical sceptre in left. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 794. AE. 22.84 g. 35.00 mm. Dark green patina with reddish spots. About VF.

488 - Domitian (81-96). AE 15 mm, Alexandria mint (Egypt), dated RY 13 (93-94). Obv. Laureate head right. Rev. Crocodile right. K&G 24.218; RPC online II, 2752. AE. 1.94 g. 13.50 mm. RR. A very rare type. Turquoise patina. Scratches on the obverse, possibly traces of an attempt of removing encrustations or dirt. Good F.

489 - Anonymous Quadrantes. Period of Domitian to Antoninus Pius. AE Quadrans, AD 117-161. Group VII. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Venus right. Rev. Dove standing right. RIC II 24. AE. 1.63 g. 11.50 mm. Nice green patina. Good VF.

490 - Nerva (96-98). AE Sestertius, 97 AD. Obv. IMP NERVA CAES AVG PM TR P COS III PP. Laureate head right. Rev. CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM. Clasped hands holding legionary eagle, resting on prow. RIC II 80; C. 30. AE. 22.25 g. 32.50 mm. Bold portrait. Rough surfaces. About VF/Good F.

491 - Nerva (96-98). AE As, 97 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 83; C. 68. AE. 9.84 g. 26.00 mm. Gently smoothed. Glossy warm brown patina. VF.

492 - Trajan (98-117). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 103-111 AD. Obv. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P. Laureate bust right, draped on left shoulder. Rev. COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC. Victory, naked to hips, standing left, holding up wreath in right hand and palm in left. RIC II 128. AR. 2.94 g. 19.00 mm. Good VF.

493 - Trajan (98-117). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 112-114. Obv. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI. Genius, naked, standing left, holding patera in right hand and corn-ears downwards in left. RIC II 275. AR. 3.52 g. 19.00 mm. Pleasant light toning with underlying luster. About EF.

494 - Trajan (98-117). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 114-117. Obv. IMP TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. COS VI P P S P Q R. Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left. RIC II 301. AR. 3.44 g. 20.00 mm. Lightly toned. Good VF.

495 - Trajan (98-117). AE As, Rome mint, 103-111 AD. Obv. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P. Laureate bust right with aegis. Rev. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C. Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left. RIC II 497. AE. 9.85 g. 26.50 mm. VF.

496 - Trajan (98-117). AE As, Rome mint, 103-111 AD. Obv. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P. Laureate bust right with aegis. Rev. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C. Victory advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm upwards in left. RIC II 521. AE. 9.43 g. 29.00 mm. About VF.

497 - Trajan (98-117). AE Sestertius, 103-111 AD. Obv. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V PP. Laureate bust right, wearing aegis. Rev. SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI SC. Victory standing right and fastening a shield inscribed VIC/DAC to a palm-tree. RIC II 528; C. 454. AE. 25.48 g. 33.50 mm. Nice deep green patina. VF.

498 - Trajan (98-117). AE Sestertius, 114-117 AD. Obv. IMP CAES TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS VI PP. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS SC. Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC II 671; C. 551. AE. 25.18 g. 33.00 mm. Lovely light brown patina with brassy highlights. About VF.

499 - Trajan (98-117). AR Didrachm, Tyre mint (Phoenicia), 100 AD. Obv. Laureate head right. Rev. Eagle standing left, holding palm in closed wings; to left, club. Prieur 1484; McAlee 484. AR. 7.54 g. 20.00 mm. Good VF.

500 - Hadrian (117-138). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 119-120. Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right, traces of drapery on far shoulder. Rev. P M TR P COS III. Aeternitas standing facing, head left, holding busts of the Sun and Moon. RIC II-p. 3 (2nd ed.) 215. AR. 2.79 g. 20.00 mm. Choice example. Toned. Good VF.

501 - Hadrian (117-138). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 120-121. Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. P M TR P COS III // LIBERAL AVG / III (in exergue). Hadrian seated left on platform, extending hand toward attendant, seated left, distributing to a citizen; citizen, ascending steps before platform; behind, statue (?) of Liberalitas standing facing, holding coin scoop. RIC II-p. 3 (2nd ed.) 316. AR. 3.28 g. 17.50 mm. R. Partly toned. About VF/VF.

502 - Hadrian (117-138). AE Sestertius, c. AD 125-128. Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate head left, with drapery on left shoulder. Rev. COS III. Aequitas standing left holding a sceptre and a scale. In field, S-C. RIC II-p. 3 (2nd ed.) 637. AE. 22.23 g. 32.00 mm. Minor flan crack. Lovely olive patina. VF.

503 - Hadrian (117-138). AE As, 125-128 AD. Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right. Rev. COS III SC. Janus standing facing, holding sceptre and resting left hand on hip. RIC II 662. AE. 11.46 g. 28.00 mm. Brown patina; some pitting. VF.