Roman Imperial Coins

Lot # 570 - AELIUS (Caesar, 136-138). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: L AELIVS CAESAR. Bare head right.Rev: TR POT COS II / S - C / CONCORD. Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and resting elbow on cornucopiae.RIC² 2650. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 28.08 g. Diameter: 31 mm.

Lot # 569 - AELIUS (Caesar, 136-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: L AELIVS CAESAR. Bare head right.Rev: TR POT COS II. Spes advancing left, holding flower and lifting dress.RIC² 2648 (Hadrian). Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 2.99 g. Diameter: 17 mm.

Lot # 568 - DIVA SABINA (Died 136/7). Denarius. Rome. Obv: DIVA AVG SABINA. Draped bust right, wearing stephane with hair piled up.Rev: PIETATI AVG. Altar.RIC² 2608.From the E.E. Clain-Stefanelli Collection, ex Naville Numismatics 25 (2016), lot 455 Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.12 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 567 - SABINA (Augusta, 128-136/7). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P. Diademed and draped bust right.Rev: PVDICITIA / S - C. Pudicitia standing left, drawing veil.RIC² 2536.Rare Condition: Good fine.Weight: 22.4 g. Diameter: 32 mm.

Lot # 566 - HADRIAN (117-138). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Laureate head right.Rev: SPES P R / S - C. Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising skirt.RIC² 2429. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 27.79 g. Diameter: 32 mm.

Lot # 565 - HADRIAN (117-138). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Laureate head right.Rev: S - C. Nemesis advancing right, holding out fold of dress and branch.RIC² 2288. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 23.39 g. Diameter: 30 mm.

Lot # 564 - HADRIAN (117-138). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Laureate head right.Rev: S - C. Nemesis advancing right, holding out fold of dress and branch.RIC² 2288. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 24.22 g. Diameter: 31 mm.

Lot # 563 - HADRIAN (117-138). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Laureate head right.Rev: FELICITAS AVG / S - C. Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and branch.RIC² 2255. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 26.09 g. Diameter: 31 mm.

Lot # 562 - HADRIAN (117-138). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Laureate head right.Rev: IOVI CVSTODI / S C. Jupiter seated left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre.RIC² 2162. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 28.28 g. Diameter: 32 mm.

Lot # 561 - HADRIAN (117-138). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: FELICITAS P R / S - C. Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia.RIC² 2155. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 24.64 g. Diameter: 31 mm.

Lot # 560 - HADRIAN (117-138). As. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Bare-headed and draped bust right.Rev: FORTVNA AVG / S - C. Fortuna standing left, holding patera and cornucopia.RIC² 2124. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 15.29 g. Diameter: 27 mm.

Lot # 559 - HADRIAN (117-138). As. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: FORTVNAE REDVCI / S - C. Hadrian standing right, holding roll and clasping hands with Fortuna, standing left, holding cornucopia.RIC² 2102. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 12.28 g. Diameter: 26 mm.

Lot # 558 - HADRIAN (117-138). As. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: RESTITVTORI GALLIAE / S - C. Hadrian standing right, holding volumen, raising Gallia kneeling left.RIC² 1854. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 11.78 g. Diameter: 27 mm.

Lot # 557 - HADRIAN (117-138). As. Rome. "Travel Series" issue. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Bare-headed and draped bust right.Rev: HISPANIA / S C. Hispania reclining left, holding branch and leaning elbow upon rock; rabbit at feet.RIC² 1672.The reign of Hadrian was marked by the travels he embarked on between 121 and 132, a way of learning about and expressing respect for every corner of the empire. Indeed, he visited numerous regions and garrisons, reserving special interest for the armies and the discipline of the soldiers. He treated the provinces not as lands to be exploited but to be enriched with cities, monuments and defenses on the frontiers, improving the road system and administration. His travels began in Gaul and continued in Spain, an already highly romanized region with beautiful cities, good roads, flourishing crops, and important mining. While Hadrian was in Tarraco, an insurrection broke out in Mauretania, requiring him to leave for Africa. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 10.69 g. Diameter: 26 mm.

Lot # 556 - HADRIAN (117-138). Dupondius or As. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Bare head right.Rev: S - C / DACIA. Dacia seated left on rocks, holding vexillum and curved sword.RIC² 1656. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 8.38 g. Diameter: 27 mm.

Lot # 555 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. "Travel Series" issue. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Laureate head right.Rev: ASIA. Asia standing left, with foot set upon prow, holding hook and rudder.RIC² 1506. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.93 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 554 - HADRIAN (117-138). As. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: FELICITATI AVG / S - C / COS III P P. Galley sailing right, with five oarsmen and hortator at stern.RIC² 1299. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 13.36 g. Diameter: 26 mm.

Lot # 553 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right.Rev: LIBERALITAS AVG P P / COS III. Liberalitas standing right, emptying cornucopia.RIC² 1100. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.46 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 552 - HADRIAN (117-138). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: HILARITAS PR / COS III / S - C. Hilaritas standing left, holding long palm frond and cornucopia; flanked by a male and a female child grasping palm and dress respectively.RIC² 988. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 27.00 g. Diameter: 34 mm.

Lot # 551 - HADRIAN (117-138). Semis. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: COS III / S - C. Legionary eagle between two standards.RIC² 976.Ex Roma Numismatics E-4 (2018), lot 796 Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 3.83 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 550 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: COS III. Annona seated left, holding reaping hook and cornucopia; to left, modius with poppy and corn-ears.RIC² 854. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 20 g. Diameter: 3.40 mm.

Lot # 549 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right, slight drapery.Rev: COS III. Crescent with seven stars.RIC² 852. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 2.8 g. Diameter: 17 mm.

Lot # 548 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: COS III. Pudicitia, veiled, standing left, drawing veil.RIC² 846. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.8 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 547 - HADRIAN (117-138). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: COS III / S - C. Aequitas standing left, holding scales and sceptre.RIC² 834. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 21.56 g. Diameter: 32 mm.

Lot # 546 - HADRIAN (117-138). As. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: COS III / S C. Galley sailing right, with three oarsmen.RIC² 820. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 10.41 g. Diameter: 28 mm.

Lot # 545 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: P M TR P COS III. Spes advancing left, holding flower and lifting dress.RIC² 601. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.28 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 544 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: P M TR P COS III / CLEM. Clementia standing left, holding sceptre and patera over lighted and garlanded altar to left.RIC² 500. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 543 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: P M TR P COS III. Victory flying right, holding trophy with both hands.RIC² 396. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.47 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 542 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: P M TR P COS III. Fortuna standing left, leaning upon column to right, holding rudder and cornucopia.RIC² 392. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.24 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 541 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: P M TR P COS III / SAL AVG. Salus seated left on throne, holding patera and feeding serpent rising from altar to left.RIC² 378. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.62 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 540 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: P M TR P COS III / SAL AVG. Salus seated left on throne, holding patera and feeding serpent rising from altar to left.RIC² 378. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.00 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 539 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: P M TR P COS III. Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy.RIC² 320. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.3 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 538 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: P M TR P COS III. Salus seated left on throne, resting elbow and feeding serpent rising from altar to left with patera.RIC² 231. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.23 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 537 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder.Rev: P M TR P COS II / PIE-TAS. Pietas, veiled, standing left raising right hand.RIC² 127. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.19 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 536 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery on far shoulder.Rev: P M TR P COS II / IVSTITIA. Justitia seated left on throne, holding sceptre and patera.RIC² 117. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.4 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 535 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIAN OPT AVG GER DAC. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: PARTHIC DIVI TRAIAN AVG F P M TR P COS P P / PAX. Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopia.RIC² 21. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 3.21 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 534 - TRAJAN (98-117). Semis. Rome, for use in Syria. Obv: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GERM. Radiate and draped bust right.Rev: DAC PARTHICO P M TR POT XX COS VI P P. Large S C within wreath.Woytek 938v; RIC 650; McAlee 520. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 6.97 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

Lot # 533 - TRAJAN (98-117). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R / FORT RED. Fortuna seated left on throne, holding rudder and cornucopia.Woytek 579v; RIC 315. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 3.5 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 532 - TRAJAN (98-117). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R. Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy over shoulder.Woytek 571v; RIC 331. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.5 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 531 - TRAJAN (98-117). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R. Felicitas standing left, holding cornucopia and caduceus.Woytek 570v; RIC 332. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.42 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 530 - TRAJAN (98-117). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: IMPERATOR VIIII / S C. Trajan seated right on sella castrensis set on high platform, two officers at his side, haranguing a group of six soldiers who hold two signa and an aquila.Woytek 549v; RIC 658. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 27.59 g. Diameter: 34 mm.

Lot # 529 - TRAJAN (98-117). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R. Virtus standing right, with foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium.Woytek 524v; RIC 355. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 3.7 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 528 - TRAJAN (98-117). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R. Bonus Eventus (or Genius) standing left, holding patera and grain ears.Woytek 518v; RIC 347.Bonus Eventus (=good outcome) was listed by Varro among the twelve deities presiding over agriculture, paired with Lympha, the goddess of spring waters. His original function was agricultural, but in the imperial age he represented a more general concept of success and good fortune. Bonus Eventus was depicted on coins and gems as a naked young man, with a patera for libations in one hand and ears of wheat (or poppies) in the other, representing the god of harvests and a symbol of abundance, emphasizing his apotropaic and protective purpose. A temple dedicated to this god existed in the Campus Martius, and a statue was erected on the Capitoline Hill, near the temple of Jupiter. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.4 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 527 - TRAJAN (98-117). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R. Bonus Eventus (or Genius) standing left, holding patera and grain ears.Woytek 518v; RIC 347. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.18 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 526 - TRAJAN (98-117). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P. Laureate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder.Rev: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI / S-C AQVA / TRAIANA. Genius of the Aqua Traiana reclining left, holding reed in right hand and resting left arm on urn from which water flows; all under arched grotto supported by two columns.Woytek 448b; RIC 607. Condition: Fine.Weight: 23.15 g. Diameter: 32 mm.

Lot # 525 - TRAJAN (98-117). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI / S C. Dacian seated left, in attitude on mourning, on round shield; two shields beside him, trophy of arms to left.Woytek 326b; RIC 564 var. (bust type).The reverse side of this sestertius refers to Trajan's conquest of Dacia. Despite the lack of money in the imperial treasury, Trajan managed to arm and supply an army to avenge the defeats suffered by Domitian. The aim was to conquer a territory rich in gold and silver mines to meet Rome's financial needs and limit the growing power of Decebalus along the imperial borders. Trajan had 150,000 soldiers at his disposal, including legionaries and auxiliaries, and led them across the Danube in 101, winning a crushing victory at the Battle of Tapae and forcing Decebalus to accept a restrictive peace treaty in 102. The second war (105-106) was triggered when Decebalus violated the agreements, pushing Trajan to attempt total conquest. The Romans built the famous Apollodorus Bridge over the Danube, captured the capital Sarmizegetusa Regia, and Decebalus committed suicide to avoid capture. Dacia became a Roman province and Trajan celebrated his victory by erecting the famous Trajan's Column. The reverse side of this sestertius shows a depiction of subjugated Dacia and the trophy commemorating the victory and the enormous spoils conquered and brought to Rome. Trajan was remembered as “Optimus Princeps,” meaning the best emperor Rome had ever known. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 27.05 g. Diameter: 34 mm.

Lot # 524 - TRAJAN (98-117). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P. Laureate bust right, slight drapery.Rev: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI / S C. Trajan, thrusting spear at fallen Dacian below, on horse rearing right.Woytek 317b; RIC 543.The reverse side of this sestertius refers to Trajan's conquest of Dacia. Despite the lack of money in the imperial treasury, Trajan managed to arm and supply an army to avenge the defeats suffered by Domitian. The aim was to conquer a territory rich in gold and silver mines to meet Rome's financial needs and limit the growing power of Decebalus along the imperial borders. Trajan had 150,000 soldiers at his disposal, including legionaries and auxiliaries, and led them across the Danube in 101, winning a crushing victory at the Battle of Tapae and forcing Decebalus to accept a restrictive peace treaty in 102. The second war (105-106) was triggered when Decebalus violated the agreements, pushing Trajan to attempt total conquest. The Romans built the famous Apollodorus Bridge over the Danube, captured the capital Sarmizegetusa Regia, and Decebalus committed suicide to avoid capture. Dacia became a Roman province and Trajan celebrated his victory by erecting the famous Trajan's Column. The reverse side of this sestertius commemorates Trajan as “Optimus Princeps,” meaning the best emperor Rome has ever known. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 27.56 g. Diameter: 34 mm.

Lot # 523 - TRAJAN (98-117). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC. Roma seated left on throne, feet on stool, holding crowning Victory and spear.Woytek 281bD; RIC 116. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.6 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 522 - TRAJAN (98-117). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC. Aequitas seated left, holding scales and cornucopia.Woytek 279bD; RIC 119. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.24 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 521 - TRAJAN (98-117). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: COS V P P SPQR OPTIMO PRINC. Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia.Woytek 278bC; RIC II p. XIV, Addenda to p. 252. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 3.4 g. Diameter: 18 mm.