Roman Imperial Coins

Lot # 728 - ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161). Denarius. Rome. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVII. Laureate head right.Rev: LIBERALITAS VII COS IIII. Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and cornucopia.RIC 235. Condition: Extremely fine; luster in field.Weight: 3.55 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 727 - ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161). Denarius. Rome. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVII. Laureate head right.Rev: COS IIII. Annona standing left, holding grain ears and resting hand upon modius set upon prow to right.RIC 231. Condition: Near mint state.Weight: 3.36 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 726 - ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161). Denarius. Rome. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XV. Laureate head right.Rev: COS IIII. Fortuna standing facing, head right, holding cornucopia and rudder set upon globus.RIC 205. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.32 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 725 - ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161). Mule Denarius. Uncertain mint following Rome. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XV. Laureate head right.Rev: TR POT XV COS IIII. Vesta standing left, holding simpulum and palladium.Cf. RIC 203/209 (for obv./rev.).Rare Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.23 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 724 - ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161). Denarius. Rome. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII. Laureate head right.Rev: COS IIII. Salus standing left, holding rudder set on globe and feeding out of patera snake coiled around and rising from altar to left.RIC 181. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.53 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 723 - ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161). Denarius. Rome. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P. Laureate head right.Rev: COS IIII. Concordia(?) standing left, holding patera and sceptre.RIC 129. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 3.53 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 722 - AELIUS (Caesar, 136-138). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: L AELIVS CAESAR. Bare head right.Rev: TR POT COS II / S - C. Spes advancing left, holding flower and lifting fold of dress.RIC² 2695 (Hadrian). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 26.70 g. Diameter: 32 mm.

Lot # 721 - AELIUS (Caesar, 136-138). As. Rome. Obv: L AELIVS CAESAR. Bare head right.Rev: TR POT COS II / S - C. Fortuna-Spes standing left, holding flower, cornucopia and rudder set on ground.RIC² 2692. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 9.36 g. Diameter: 27 mm.

Lot # 720 - AELIUS (Caesar, 136-138). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: L AELIVS CAESAR. Bare head right.Rev: TR POT COS II / S C. Fortuna standing right, holding rudder and cornucopia, facing Spes standing left, holding flower.RIC² 2683.Scarce Condition: Fine.Weight: 26.48 g. Diameter: 32 mm.

Lot # 719 - AELIUS (Caesar, 136-138). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: L AELIVS CAESAR. Bare head right.Rev: TR POT COS II / S - C / SALVS. Salus seated left on throne, feeding serpent coiled around and rising from altar to left.RIC² 2677.Ex Fritz Rudolf Künker 288 (2017), lot 574 Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 22.50 g. Diameter: 32 mm.

Lot # 718 - AELIUS (Caesar, 136-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: L AELIVS CAESAR. Bare head right.Rev: TR POT COS II. Pietas standing left before altar, holding incense box.RIC² 2641. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 3.36 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 717 - AELIUS (Caesar, 136-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: L AELIVS CAESAR. Bare head right.Rev: TR POT COS II / PIE - TAS. Pietas standing right, holding acerrum and dropping incense onto lighted and garlanded altar to right.RIC² 2628. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.48 g. Diameter: 17 mm.

Lot # 716 - SABINA (Augusta, 128-136/7). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P. Diademed and draped bust right.Rev: VENERI GENETRICI / S - C. Venus standing right, arranging drapery and holding apple.RIC² 2596. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 25.92 g. Diameter: 33 mm.

Lot # 715 - SABINA (Augusta, 128-136/7). Denarius. Rome. Obv: SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P. Draped bust right, wearing stephane.Rev: CONCORDIA AVG. Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and resting elbow upon statue of Spes; cornucopia below throne.RIC² 2501. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.39 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 714 - SABINA (Augusta, 128-136/7). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P. Diademed and draped bust right.Rev: S C. Ceres seated left on basket, holding grain ears and torch.RIC² 2493. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 24.78 g. Diameter: 33 mm.

Lot # 713 - SABINA (Augusta, 128-136/7). Denarius. Rome. Obv: SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P. Draped bust right, wearing double stephane with hair piled up and braided.Rev: Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and resting elbow upon statue of Spes; cornucopia below throne.RIC² 2489.Rare Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.29 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 712 - HADRIAN (117-138). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: PROVIDENTIA AVG / S - C. Providentia standing left, leaning upon column to right, holding sceptre and baton; globe to left.RIC² 2384. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 25.96 g. Diameter: 31 mm.

Lot # 711 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Laureate head right.Rev: MONETA AVG. Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia.RIC² 2223. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.48 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 710 - HADRIAN (117-138). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: ADVENTVS AVG / S C. Roma standing left, holding spear and clasping hands with emperor standing right, holding scroll.RIC² 2063. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 23.46 g. Diameter: 31 mm.

Lot # 709 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Bare head right.Rev: SALVS AVG. Salus standing right, holding patera and feeding serpent rising from altar to right.RIC² 2048. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 3.01 g. Diameter: 17 mm.

Lot # 708 - HADRIAN (117-138). Sestertius. Rome. "Travel Series" issue. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: RESTITVTORI AFRICAE / S C. Hadrian standing left, holding volumen in left hand, about to raise Africa, kneeling right; three grain ears between.RIC² 1815.ScarceThe 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. In 123 from Spain he traveled to Africa, having to quell an insurrection that arose in Mauretania, a region that still tenaciously resisted Roman civilization. Hadrian consolidated the military defense here, started the construction of a 'vallum,' and then continued his sea travel to Egypt. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 28.81 g. Diameter: 33 mm.

Lot # 707 - HADRIAN (117-138). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: ADVENTVI AVG HISPANIAE / S C. Emperor standing right, raising hand and holding scroll, facing Hispania standing left, holding patera and branch; altar and bull between them.RIC² 1754.ScarceEx Münzen Auktion Essen (July 2013) Condition: Fine.Weight: 22.88 g. Diameter: 32 mm.

Lot # 706 - 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: 12.74 g. Diameter: 26 mm.

Lot # 705 - HADRIAN (117-138). Sestertius. Rome. "Travel Series" issue. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: HISPANIA / S C. Hispania(?) reclining left, holding branch and resting elbow on rock.Cf. RIC² 1664.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: Fair.Weight: 21.88 g. Diameter: 34 mm.

Lot # 704 - HADRIAN (117-138). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right.Rev: FELICITATI AVG / S - C / COS III P P. Galley right with steersmen and rowers.RIC² 1310 (R).Rare Condition: Good fine.Weight: 24.38 g. Diameter: 32 mm.

Lot # 703 - HADRIAN (117-138). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: COS III / S - C. Roma seated left on cuirass, holding cornucopia and victoriola; shield to right.RIC² 875. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 25.38 g. Diameter: 32 mm.

Lot # 702 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right, slight drapery.Rev: COS III. Crescent with seven stars.RIC² 852. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 3.30 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 701 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: COS III. Victory standing right, hand to head, holding long palm.RIC² 848. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 3.44 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 700 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVST. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: COS III. Genius standing left, holding cornucopia and sacrificing with patera over lighted and garlanded altar to left.RIC² 723 (R2). Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.51 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 699 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: COS III. Libertas standing left, holding pileus and sceptre.RIC² 720. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.43 g. Diameter: 17 mm.

Lot # 698 - 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 394. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 3.48 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 697 - 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: Extremely fine; luster in field.Weight: 3.16 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 696 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: P M TR P COS III. Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia.RIC² 385. Condition: Extremely fine; luster in field.Weight: 3.18 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 695 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: P M TR P COS III. Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia.RIC² 385. Condition: Extremely fine; luster in field.Weight: 3.08 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 694 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: P M TR P COS III. Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy.RIC² 320. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 3.23 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 693 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder.Rev: P M TR P COS III / FEL P R. Felicitas seated left, holding caduceus and cornucopia.RIC² 299. Condition: Near extremely fine; luster in field.Weight: 3.07 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 692 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: P M TR P COS III. Pax standing left, holding branch and sceptre.RIC² 223. Condition: Extremely fine; luster in field.Weight: 3.28 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 691 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: P M TR P COS III. Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and resting elbow upon statue of Spes.RIC² 218. Condition: Extremely fine; luster in field.Weight: 3.55 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 690 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery and balteus strap.Rev: P M TR P COS III / FELIC - AVG. Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia.RIC² 207.The leather belt from which Roman soldiers hung their swords was called balteus. It was not worn around the waist but hung from the right shoulder to the left hip, as can be seen in the portrait of Hadrian on this coin. The depiction of emperors in military attire on coins and statues emphasized their role as military and political leaders. Condition: Mint State.Weight: 3.16 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 689 - HADRIAN (117-138). Dupondius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG. Radiate bust right, slight drapery.Rev: PONT MAX TR POT COS II / S - C / SALVS AVG. Salus seated left on throne, holding patera and feeding serpent rising from altar to left.RIC² 165 (R2).Rare Condition: Good fine.Weight: 15.55 g. Diameter: 27 mm.

Lot # 688 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: P M TR P COS II / SALVS AVG. Salus seated left on throne, resting elbow and feeding serpent rising from altar to left with patera.RIC² 138. Condition: Near extremely fine; luster in field.Weight: 3.18 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 687 - 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: Near extremely fine; luster in field.Weight: 3.09 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 686 - 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: Extremely fine; luster in field.Weight: 3.37 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 685 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: P M TR P COS II / FORT RED. Fortuna seated left on throne, holding cornucopia and rudder.RIC² 114. Condition: Near mint state.Weight: 3.39 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 684 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right, slight drapery.Rev: P M TR P COS II / CONCORD. Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and resting elbow upon figure of Spes; cornucopia below.RIC² 108. Condition: Near mint state.Weight: 3.36 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 683 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery and balteus strap.Rev: P M TR P COS DES II / IVSTITIA. Justitia seated left on throne, holding sceptre and patera.RIC² 84.Rare Condition: Near mint state.Weight: 3.12 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 682 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIANO AVG DIVI TRA. Laureate and cuirassed bust right.Rev: PARTH F DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS / FORT RED. Fortuna seated left on throne, holding rudder and cornucopia.RIC² 58. Condition: Extremely fine; luster in field.Weight: 3.07 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 681 - 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 / ADOPTIO. Trajan and Hadrian standing facing each other, clasping hands.RIC² 10 (R2).RareHadrian's father died when he was only ten years old, so the future emperor Trajan was appointed his tutor. In 100, Hadrian married Vibia Sabina, the emperor's grandniece. He then followed the cursus honorum and became governor of Syria in 117, when Trajan died. At the time of the emperor's death, Hadrian was not only one of his closest and most eligible relatives, but he was also not far away. It was Plotina, Trajan's wife, who wanted to adopt Hadrian. It is unclear what happened when Trajan died, having fallen ill in Cilicia during the campaign against the Parthians. Hadrian's adoption, according to the historian Cassius Dio, was announced to the Roman Senate with a false letter from Trajan, actually written by Plotina. Hadrian however kept both women close and allowed Matidia to assist him until she died in 119 AD. At her death the emperor granted her a touching eulogy and organised spectacular gladiatorial games, and finally deified her by having a temple built in Rome. The reverse of this Denarius celebrates Hadrian's accession to the throne, showing the handover from Trajan, who is clasping his hand and implying that the former emperor himself had approved this succession. Condition: Good very fine; luster in field.Weight: 3.62 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 680 - TRAJAN (98-117). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: REX PARTHIS DATVS / S C. Trajan seated left on platform, presenting Parthamaspates to kneeling Parthian; attendant standing to right of Trajan.Woytek 594v; RIC 667.The great spoils won by Trajan through the wars in Dacia and the stability of the limes enabled the empire to enjoy seven years of peace and prosperity, avoiding internal conflicts or major external threats. However, in 113 the emperor embarked on one last venture, the invasion of the Parthian empire, one of the most formidable adversaries since Julius Caesar. Trajan achieved another victory, regained control of Armenia that had been occupied by the Parthian king Osroes, and extended Roman rule to Syria and Mesopotamia. The sestertius with REX PARTHIS DATVS celebrates the coronation of Partamaspates, a Phanthian king wanted by the emperor to replace Osroes on the Parthian throne. Condition: Fair.Weight: 20.98 g. Diameter: 34 mm.

Lot # 679 - TRAJAN (98-117). Dupondius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS / S C. Trajan standing right, holding spear; trophy to left and right.Woytek 586h; RIC 676 var. (bust type).Rare Condition: Very fine.Weight: 11.48 g. Diameter: 26 mm.