Roman Imperial Coins

Lot # 483 - MARCUS AURELIUS (Caesar, 139-161). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: AVRELIVS CAES ANTON AVG PII F. Bare-headed and draped bust right.Rev: TR POT X COS II / S - C. Fortuna standing right, raising hem of skirt and holding rudder.RIC 1329b (Pius).Rare Condition: Very fine.Weight: 25.02 g. Diameter: 34 mm.

Lot # 482 - MARCUS AURELIUS (Caesar, 139-161). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII FIL. Bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: TR POT VIII COS II / S - C. Minerva standing facing, head left, holding owl and spear, shield on ground behind.RIC 1314 (Pius). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 22.27 g. Diameter: 32 mm.

Lot # 481 - MARCUS AURELIUS (Caesar, 139-161). Denarius. Rome. Obv: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS. Bare head right.Rev: PIETAS AVG. Emblems of the augurate and pontificate: secespita, aspergillum, guttus, lituus and simpulum.RIC 424a (Pius). Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 3.41 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 480 - DIVA FAUSTINA I (Died 140/1). Denarius. Rome. Obv: DIVA AVG FAVSTINA. Draped bust right.Rev: PIETAS AVG. Pietas standing left, holding incense box and sacrificing over candelabrum to left.RIC 395c (Pius). Condition: Mint State.Weight: 3.38 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 479 - DIVA FAUSTINA I (Died 140/1). Denarius. Rome. Obv: DIVA FAVSTINA. Draped bust right.Rev: CONSECRATIO. Peacock standing right, head left.RIC 384a (Pius). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.58 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 478 - DIVA FAUSTINA I (Died 140/1). Denarius. Rome. Obv: DIVA FAVSTINA. Draped bust right.Rev: AETERNITAS. Aeternitas (or Providentia) standing left, holding globus and billowing veil.RIC 351 (Pius). Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.09 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 477 - DIVA FAUSTINA I (Died 140/1). Denarius. Rome. Obv: DIVA FAVSTINA. Draped bust right.Rev: AETERNITAS. Aeternitas standing facing, head left, lifting dress and holding phoenix.RIC 347 (Pius). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.27 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 476 - DIVUS ANTONINUS PIUS (Died 161). Denarius. Rome. Struck under Marcus Aurelius. Obv: DIVVS ANTONINVS. Bare head right.Rev: DIVO PIO. Divus Antoninus Pius seated left on throne, holding branch and sceptre.RIC 442 (Aurelius). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.24 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 475 - ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: ANNONA AVG / S - C / COS IIII. Annona standing left, holding anchor and grain ears over modius to left.RIC 854. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 28.82 g. Diameter: 32 mm.

Lot # 474 - ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS IIII. Laureate head right.Rev: LIBERALITAS AVG V / S - C. Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and cornucopia.RIC 776. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 24.05 g. Diameter: 31 mm.

Lot # 473 - ANTONINUS PIUS, with MARCUS AURELIUS As Caesar (138-161). Denarius. Rome. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III. Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right.Rev: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS. Bareheaded and draped bust of Marcus Aurelius right.RIC 417b. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.29 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 472 - ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161). Denarius. Rome. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVIII. Laureate head right.Rev: COS IIII. Vesta standing left with palladium and patera; sacrificing over altar.RIC 238. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.46 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 471 - ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161). Denarius. Rome. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVII. Laureate head right.Rev: COS IIII. Vesta standing facing, head left, holding simpulum and palladium.RIC 229a. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.04 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 470 - ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P. Laureate head right.Rev: TR POT XIIII COS IIII / PIETAS. Pietas standing right, holding hind by the neck and plate with fruits; altar to right.RIC 201. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.27 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 469 - ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161). GOLD Aureus. Rome. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII. Laureate head right.Rev: COS IIII. Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia.RIC 177d; Calicó 1502. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 6.65 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 468 - 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 set on base.RIC² 2650. Condition: Fine.Weight: 22.15 g. Diameter: 31 mm.

Lot # 467 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Bare head right.Rev: VICTORIA AVG. Victory advancing right, drawing drapery and holding branch.RIC² 2240. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.34 g. Diameter: 17 mm.

Lot # 466 - 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: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.08 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 465 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. "Travel Series" issue. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Bare head right.Rev: HISPANIA. Hispania reclining left, holding branch and resting arm upon rock; to left, hare seated right.RIC² 1535.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: 3.27 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 464 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. "Travel Series" issue. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Bare head right, with drapery on left shoulder.Rev: AFRICA. Africa, wearing elephant skin headdress and holding scorpion and cornucopia, reclining left on rock; basket of grain ears to left.RIC² 1495.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. 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: 3.34 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 463 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. "Travel Series" issue. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Laureate head right.Rev: AEGYPTOS. Egypt reclining left, holding sistrum and resting arm upon basket; to left, ibis standing right.RIC² 1481.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. In Egypt Hadrian built Antinoopolis, with a magnificent temple and a new cult dedicated to Antinous. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 3.20 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 462 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Laureate head right.Rev: ROMVLO CONDITORI. Romulus advancing right, holding spear and trophy.RIC² 1424.Hadrian celebrated the anniversary of the founding of Rome on April 21, AD 121. That day commemorated Romulus' demarcation of the city's sacred enclosure: the pomerium. For the occation, the emperor ordered the signs and 'cippi' that delimited it to be restored. According to Roman tradition, the area of the city of Rome could only be increased by rulers who added new provinces to the empire. But this was not the case with Hadrian, who merely reinforced the established boundaries and considered the time for expansion to be over. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.96 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 461 - HADRIAN (117-138). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate and cuirassed bust right.Rev: FELICITATI AVG / S - C / COS III P P. Galley left with steersmen and rowers.RIC² 1290. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 26.32 g. Diameter: 34 mm.

Lot # 460 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P. Laureate bust right.Rev: COS III / FORT RED. Fortuna seated left on throne, holding rudder set on globe and cornucopia.RIC² 937 (R3).Very rare Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 2.87 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 459 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: COS III. Emblems of the augurate and pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, guttus and lituus.RIC² 801. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.08 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 458 - HADRIAN (117-138). GOLD Aureus. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: P M TR P COS III. Neptune standing left, holding acrostolium and trident.RIC² 586; Calicó 1314.Hadrian was born in Italica or Rome in 76 AD to an influential family; his grandfather had been a member of the senate. Having soon been orphaned, Hadrian was entrusted to his cousin Trajan, who acted as his tutor and granted him in marriage one of his great-granddaughters, Sabina, in 100 AD. It was therefore quite natural that on Trajan's death Hadrian should succeed him, although he had never adopted him. In fact at the prince's death the senate received letters from Trajan mentioning Hadrian's adoption, but according to Cassius Dio they were signed by his widow Plotina. Probably Lucius Licinius Sura, his future and greatest general, also made great efforts for Trajan to consider Hadrian's candidacy. Hadrian is remembered as a literate monarch, a lover of Greek letters and neosophistic philosophy. The new emperor had a very different political conception from that of his predecessor, beginning with the renouncing of the expansionism so much desired by Trajan in order to focus more on the defense of imperial borders, as evidenced by the construction of Hadrian's Wall. His reign was also 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. Despite his efforts to avoid any armed conflict, Hadrian had to deal with a Jewish revolt that erupted because he had renamed Jerusalem as the Colonia Aelia Capitolina, after his family name, for having a temple dedicated to Jupiter Capitolinus erected there and for forbidding circumcision, a custom he perceived as barbaric, despite not being hostile to Judaism. The revolt was very bloody and led by Simon bar Kochba, who lost his life in the last battle. In internal politics Hadrian gave his best, eliminating unnecessary expenses and undertaking magnificent public works, not only in Rome. He also asked his jurists to collect all edicts that would ensure greater justice for the weaker, but went to the disadvantage of the Senate, which responded with conspiracies. Hadrian managed to escape these attempts and sent all the conspirators to death, earning himself a very bad reputation. For this he publicly apologized and engaged in a series of food concessions to the people, forgave a huge amount of debt, and promised not to use any more violence against the senators. Promise that he did not keep, however, as a result of further conspiracy attempts. In 136 he designated Lucius Aelius Caesar as his successor, but he died two years later. Hadrian, having failed to have children by Sabina, was thus forced to adopt Antoninus Pius, asking him to adopt in turn two other young men, Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, son of the late Aelius. He died in 138 after a long and painful illness. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 7.26 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 457 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate and draped bust right.Rev: P M TR P COS III. Roma seated left on cuirass, holding victoriola and spear; shield to right.RIC² 544. Condition: Mint State.Weight: 3.30 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 456 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: P M TR P COS III. Roma seated left on arms, holding spear and Victory.RIC² 542. Condition: Extremely fine; luster in field.Weight: 3.34 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 455 - 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: Mint State.Weight: 3.37 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 454 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: P M TR P COS III. Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia.RIC² 387. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.44 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 453 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: P M TR P COS III. Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia.RIC² 387. Condition: Mint State.Weight: 3.07 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 452 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate and cuirassed 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 376. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 3.29 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 451 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.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 374. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 3.48 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 450 - 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: Near extremely fine.Weight: 3.07 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 449 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: P M TR P COS III. Aeternitas standing facing, head left, holding heads of Sol and Luna.RIC² 215. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.36 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 448 - 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: Good very fine.Weight: 3.18 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 447 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: P M TR P COS II / FEL - AVG. Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia.RIC² 134. Condition: Mint State.Weight: 3.41 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 446 - 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: Extremely fine; luster in field.Weight: 3.50 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 445 - 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 Mint State.Weight: 2.98 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 444 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: P M TR P COS II / PAX. Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopia.RIC² 124. Condition: Extremely fine; luster in field.Weight: 3.06 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 443 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: P M TR P COS II / PAX. Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopia.RIC² 124. Condition: Mint State.Weight: 3.08 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 442 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust right.Rev: P M TR P COS II / IVSTITIA. Justitia seated left on throne, holding sceptre and patera.RIC² 118. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.43 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 441 - 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: Mint State.Weight: 3.27 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 440 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust right.Rev: P M TR P COS II / FORT RED. Fortuna seated left on throne, holding cornucopia and rudder.RIC² 115. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.11 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 439 - 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: Good very fine; luster in field.Weight: 3.50 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 438 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right, wearing aegis.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: 3.58 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 437 - 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: 3.74 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

Lot # 436 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIANO AVG DIVI TRA. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: PARTH F DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS / PAX. Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopia.RIC² 64. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.90 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 435 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIANO AVG DIVI TRA. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery and balteus.Rev: PARTH F DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS / PAX. Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopia.RIC² 64. Condition: Extremely fine; luster in field.Weight: 3.17 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 434 - HADRIAN (117-138). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIANO AVG DIVI TRA. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: PARTH F DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS / IVSTITIA. Justitia seated left, holding patera and sceptre.RIC² 60. Condition: Near mint state.Weight: 3.38 g. Diameter: 20 mm.