Roman Imperial Coins
Results from 20251 to 20300 of 32605
Lot # 627
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Gordian III (238-244). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 4th issue. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. P M TR P IIII COS II P P SC. Gordian in military dress, standing right, holding transverse sceptre and globe. RIC IV 306. AE. 17.76 g. 29 mm. Superb example with expressive and detailed portrait. Enchanting bright green patina. Good EF/EF.
Lot # 626
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Gordian III (238-244). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 238-239. Obv. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. [PR]OVIDENTIA AVG SC. Providentia standing facing, head left, holding globe and sceptre. RIC IV 257a; C. 304. AE. 18.25 g. 31 mm. Solid green patina with minor earthy deposits. EF.
Lot # 625
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Gordian III (238-244). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 241 AD. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SECVRITAS PVBLICA. Securitas, draped, seated left, holding sceptre in right hand and propping head on left hand. RIC IV 130; C. 340. AR. 3.13 g. 20 mm. Choice example. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. About FDC.
Lot # 624
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Gordian III (238-244). AV Aureus, Rome mint, July 238-July 239. Obv. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. IOVI CONSERVATORI. Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre; in left field, the emperor standing left, holding globe. RIC IV 8; C. 104; Calicó 3199. AV. 4.87 g. 19 mm. Scarce. Extraordinary example with bright fields. FDC.
Lot # 623
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Pupienus (238 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Obv. IMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGG SC. Victoria standing facing, head left, holding wreath and palm. RIC IV 23a. AE. 22.44 g. 30 mm. R. Rare and attractive example, with green patina and minor earthy hues. Good VF.
Lot # 622
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Balbinus (238 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint. Obv. IMP C D CAEL BALBINVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PROVIDENTIA DEORVM. Providentia standing left, holding wand over globe and cornucopiae. RIC IV 7; C. 23. AR. 3.42 g. 21 mm. Scarce. Choice example, with pleasant tone. About EF. Ex Sotheby's 10, 1993, 1669. Ex NFA 'Julius Caesar and his Legacy', 1991, 93.
Lot # 621
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Maximus (235-238). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 236-237. Obv. MAXIMVS CAES GERM. Bareheaded and draped bust right. Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S C. Maximus, in military attire, standing left, holding baton in right hand and transverse spear in left hand; behind him, two standards. RIC IV 13; C. 14; Banti 6. AE. 19.23 g. 30.5 mm. Choice example with enchanting green patina and brown hues. EF.
Lot # 620
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Maximus as Caesar (235-238). AR Denarius. Obv. MAXIMVS CAES GERM. Bare-headed and draped bust right. Rev. PRINC IVVENTVTIS. Maximus standing left, holding baton and spear; behind, two standards. RIC IV 3; C. 10. AR. 2.96 g. 21 mm. Scarce. Metal flaw on obverse. Superb example with bright fields. Good EF.
Lot # 619
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Maximinus I (235-238). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 236-237. Obv. MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA GERM. Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm; at her feet, German captive seated left, looking back. RIC IV 23. AR. 3.34 g. 21 mm. Brilliant and superb, with exceptionally detailed reverse. Good EF.
Lot # 618
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Maximinus I (235-238). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 237 AD. Obv. MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. PM TR P III COS PP. Emperor standing left between two standards, leaning left on spear and raising right. RIC IV 5. AR. 2.79 g. 20.5 mm. R. Rare and superb, with impressive portrait. Enchanting dark tone. About FDC.
Lot # 617
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Julia Mamaea (died 235 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 222-235. Obv. IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. VENERI FELICI S C. Venus, draped, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and Cupid in left hand. RIC IV (Sev. Alex.) 694. AE. 21.17 g. 31.5 mm. Superb example with attractive green patina. EF.
Lot # 616
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Severus Alexander (222-235). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 231-235. Obv. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. Laureate bust right, draped over left shoulder. Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG S C. Providentia, draped, standing front, head left, holding two corn-ears in right hand over modius and cornucopiae in left hand. RIC IV 642b. AE. 20.64 g. 32 mm. Choice example with pleasant greyish green patina. Minor deposits. EF.
Lot # 615
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Severus Alexander (222-235). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 231-235. Obv. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. MARS VLTOR S C. Mars, helmeted, walking right, carrying spear in right hand and shield in left hand. RIC IV 635d. AE. 22.87 g. 32 mm. Attractive example with solid green patina and light darker deposits. Good EF.
Lot # 614
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Severus Alexander (222-235). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 228 AD. Obv. IMP SEV ALEXANDER AVG. Laureate head right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev. P M TR P VII COS II PP SC. Virtus standing left, foot on prow, holding spear and parazonium. RIC IV 477; C. 344. AE. 27.92 g. 32 mm. Choice example with lovely green patina and minor earthy deposits. EF/About EF.
Lot # 613
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Severus Alexander (222-235). AV Aureus, Rome mint, 228-231. Obv. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. Rev. ROMAE AETERNAE. Roma seated left, holding Victory and scepter; behind, shield. RIC IV 175; C. 519; Calicó. AV. 6.37 g. 20.5 mm. R. Rare and superb example, seldom offered. Attractive portrait and delicate warm tone. Faint mark on obverse. About FDC.
Lot # 612
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Julia Maesa, grandmother of Elagabalus (died 225 AD). AR Denarius, 218-222. Obv. IVLIA MAESA AVG. Draped bust right. Rev. SAECVLI FELICITAS. Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and sacrificing over lighted altar; in right field, star. RIC IV (Elagab.) 271; C. 45. AR. 3.01 g. 19 mm. Choice example, with warm tone. Good EF.
Lot # 611
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Aquilia Severa, second wife of Elagabalus (220-222). AR Denarius. Rome mint, 220-222. Obv. IVLIA AQVILIA SEVERA AVG. Draped bust right. Rev. CONCORDIA. Concordia standing left, sacrificing with patera over altar and holding double cornucopiae; in left field, star. RIC IV (Elagab.) 225. AR. 4.37 g. 19 mm. Scarce. Sound metal and superb example. Lightly toned and brilliant. EF.
Lot # 610
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Julia Paula, first wife of Elagabalus (218-222). AR Denarius. Antioch mint. Struck under Elagabalus, 219-220. Obv. IVLIA PAVLA AVG. Draped bust right. Rev. CONCORDIA. Elagabalus and Julia Paula standing vis-à-vis, clasping right hands. RIC IV (Elagab.) 214; C. 12. AR. 2.59 g. 19 mm. Well centred, with delicate tone. Enchanting portrait. Good EF/EF.
Lot # 609
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Elagabalus (218-222). AE Sestertius, 219 AD. Obv. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. P M TR P IIII COS III P P SC. Emperor standing left, sacrificing with patera over garlanded and lighted altar to left, holding cypress branch, star in left field. RIC IV 323; C. 198. AE. 24.32 g. 30.5 mm. R. Rare and good example. Dark tone in the fields, with brassy highlights. Good VF.
Lot # 608
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Macrinus (217-218). AR Denarius, December 217 AD. Obv. IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PM TR P II COS P P. Annona standing left, holding corn-ears and cornucopiae; at her feet, modius containing corn-ears. RIC IV 26; C. 47. AR. 3.64 g. 18.5 mm. Scarce. Bold portrait. Superb example with bright fields. EF.
Lot # 607
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Macrinus (217-218). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 217 AD. Obv. IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PONTIF MAX TR P P P. Fides standing front, head right, right foot on helmet, holding standard in each hand. RIC IV 3; C. 60. AR. 3.19 g. 20 mm. R. Rare and superb example. Brilliant and virtually as struck. About FDC.
Lot # 606
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Geta (209-212). AE As, Rome mint, 210 AD. Obv. IMP CAES P SEPT GETA PIVS AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. PONTIF TR P II COS II, S-C. Mars standing left, crowning a trophy and leaning on shield, spear against left arm. RIC IV 162; C. 134. AE. 12.3 g. 27.5 mm. Scarce. Good example with bold portrait. Glossy green patina. Good VF.
Adlocutio of Caracalla
Lot # 605
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Caracalla (198-217). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 215 AD. Obv. M AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from back. Rev. P M TR P XVII IMP III COS IIII P P S C. 'Adlocutio' scene: Caracalla, in military dress, standing right on low platform on left, raising right hand; with him on platform, to his left, officer standing right, to his right, officer standing facing; to right, Dacian bodyguard in short tunic and cloak standing right, holding falx, a second falx behind; to far right, two soldiers, helmeted in military dress, standing left, each holding an aquila in right hand and oblong shield in left; vexillum behind. Cf. RIC IV 525 var. (obverse legend); Cf. C. 275 (same). AE. 19.63 g. 31.5 mm. RRR. Variety of an already extremely rare and historically important issue. Brown patina with green hues. VF.
Lot # 604
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Caracalla (198-217). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 213-217. Obv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM. Laureate head right. Rev. VENVS VICTRIX. Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet in right hand and sceptre in left hand, leaning on shield; to right and left, seated captives. RIC IV 312d; C. 613. AR. 3.77 g. 19.5 mm. Scarce. Brilliant, virtually as struck. About FDC.
Lot # 603
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Caracalla (198-217). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 207 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate bust right. Rev. PONTIF TR P X COS II. Mars with cloack flying, walking right, carrying spear and trophy. RIC IV 88; C. 431. AR. 3.09 g. 20 mm. Lightly toned, with delicate golden hues. Virtually as struck. About FDC.
Lot # 602
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Septimius Severus (193-211). AE As, Rome mint, 204 AD. Obv. SEVERVS PIVS AVG P M TR P XI. Laureate and cuirassed bust, seen from rear. Rev. LIBERALITAS AVGG IIII. Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. RIC IV 767 var. (TR P XI); Cf. C. 294. AE. 10.09 g. 25.5 mm. RRR. Variety of an already very rare issue. Superb example with bold portrait. Minor smoothing. Good VF.
Lot # 601
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Septimius Severus (193-211). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 194 AD. Obv. L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP III. Laureate head right. Rev. [MONET] AVG COS II PP SC. The three Monetae standing left, each holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC IV 670; C. 336. AE. 17.22 g. 30 mm. R. Rare and fascinating issue. Bold portrait, with lovely green patina. Good VF.
Lot # 600
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Septimius Severus (193-211). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 197-200. Obv. L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX. Laureate head right. Rev. COS II P P. Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand. RIC IV 125A; C. 96. AR. 3.31 g. 20 mm. Super and brilliant, virtually as struck. About FDC.
Lot # 599
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Clodius Albinus as Caesar (193-195). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 194-195. Obv. D CLOD SEPT ALBIN CAES. Bare-headed bust right. Rev. FELICITAS COS II, SC. Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and sceptre. RIC IV 52c; C. 16. AE. 22.14 g. 31 mm. R. Rare, with delicate dark patina and brassy highlights. Expressive portrait. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 598
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Clodius Albinus as Caesar (193-195). AR Denarius, Rome mint. Obv. D CLOD SEPT ALBIN CAES. Bare head right. Rev. ROMAE AETERNAE. Roma, helmeted, seated left on shield, holding Palladium and sceptre. RIC IV 11; C. 61. AR. 3.05 g. 18 mm. R. Rare and superb, sound metal. Delicate cabinet tone, virtually as struck. An impressive portrait. Good EF.
Lot # 597
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Didius Julianus (193 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 193 AD. Obv. IMP CAES M DID SEVER IVLIAN AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. [P] M TR P COS S C. Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. RIC IV 15; C. 12. AE. 20.51 g. 30 mm. RR. Very rare and good example, with attractive portrait. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 596
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Pertinax (193 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Obv. IMP CAES P HELV PERTINAX AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. OPI DIVIN TR P COS [II], S C. Ops, draped, seated left on throne, holding two corn-ears in right hand. RIC IV 20. AE. 21.38 g. 28.5 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example, with superb portrait. Pleasant light brown patina. Minor metal flaw on obverse. Good VF. Ex CNG 460, 2020, 568. Ex NAC 52, 2009, 1145. From the Summer Haven Collection. Ex Triton IV (5 December 2000), 600.
Lot # 595
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Crispina, wife of Commodus (died 183 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Obv. CRISPINA AVGVSTA. Draped bust right. Rev. CONCORDIA S C. Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in extended right hand and cornucopiae (or double-cornucopiae) in left hand. RIC III (Comm.) 665. AE. 27.88 g. 33.5 mm. Attractive example with mesmerizing green patina. Choice example. Rare as such. About EF.
Lot # 594
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Commodus (177-192). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 192 AD. Obv. L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL. Laureate head right. Rev. P M TR P XVII IMP VIII COS VII P P, S C. Pietas seated left, holding scepter: before her, child standing right; star in field. RIC III 611; C. 576. AE. 24 g. 31.5 mm. Choice example with bold portrait. Minor smoothings. About EF/Good VF.
Lot # 593
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Commodus (177-192). AE As. Rome mint, 181-182. Obv. M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. TR P VI IMP [IIII] COS III P P, S C. Commodus driving triumphal quadriga left, holding eagle-tipped scepter and being crowned by Victory. RIC III 319a. AE. 12.45 g. 27.5 mm. R. Rare and choice, with enchanting green patina. About EF/EF.
Lot # 592
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Commodus as Caesar (175-177). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius, 177 AD. Obv. IMP L AVREL COMMODVS AVG GERM SARM. Laureate bust, drapery on left shoulder. Rev. DE GERM (in ex.) TR P II C[OS PP], SC. Two captives seated left and right at foot of trophy. RIC III (M. Aurel.) 1567. AE. 26.08 g. 33 mm. Scarce. Good example with fascinating youth portrait. Minor cleaning marks on reverse. VF.
Lot # 591
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Lucilla, wife of Lucius Verus (died 183 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Obv. LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F. Draped bust right. Rev. DIANA LVCIFERA. Diana, draped, standing right, holding long lighted torch in both hands. RIC III (M. Aurel.) 1735; C. 17. AR. 26.54 g. 32.5 mm. Choice example with attractive green patina and minor reddish deposits. EF.
Lot # 590
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Lucius Verus (161-169). AE Dupondius, Rome mint, 163-164. Obv. [L A]VREL VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS. Radiate head right. Rev. TR P IIII IMP II [COS II], SC. Victory, half draped, standing right, fixing to a palm-tree a shield inscribed, VIC AVG. RIC III (M. Aurel.) 1400. AE. 11.08 g. 25 mm. Good example with greyish-green patina. Good VF. Ex Artemide 16 Dicembre 2006, 132.
Lot # 589
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Lucius Verus (161-169). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 163-164. Obv. L AVREL VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. [TR P] IIII IMP II COS II, SC. Victory, half draped, standing right, fixing to a palm-tree a shield inscribed, VIC AVG. RIC III (M. Aurel.) 1396; C. 249. AE. 23.1 g. 33.5 mm. Attractive portrait, with pleasant brown patina. Roughness. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 588
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Lucius Verus (161-169). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 161-162. Obv. IMP L AVREL VERVS AVG. Bare head right. Rev. PROV DEOR TR P II COS II. Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe on extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. RIC III (M. Aurel.) 482; C. 155. AR. 3.45 g. 18 mm. Brilliant and superb, well centred. Virtually as struck. About FDC. Ex Roma Numismatics XVII, 2019, 767.
Lot # 587
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Faustina II (died 176 AD). AE As. Obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Draped bust right. Rev. VENERI [VICTRI]CI SC. Venus standing right, holding arm of Mars standing facing, head left, holding shield. RIC III (M. Aurel.) 1680; C. 241. AE. 10.43 g. 24.5 mm. R. Rare and good example, with attractive green patina. About EF/VF. There is an ancient legend suggesting that Faustina the Younger, wife of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, had an extramarital affair with a gladiator. This story primarily comes from later and often unreliable sources, such as the Historia Augusta, which is known for its inaccuracies and sensationalism. According to the account, Faustina became infatuated with a gladiator, and following the advice of soothsayers, Marcus Aurelius had him killed. She was then allegedly instructed to bathe in his blood before resuming her relationship with the emperor. While there is no solid historical evidence to support this claim, this as featuring Faustina II on the obverse could be alluding to the story. The reverse bears the inscription VENERI VICTRIX, depicting Venus embracing Mars with a shield—possibly a symbolic reference to Faustina and the gladiator.
Lot # 586
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Faustina II (died 176 AD). AE Sestertius. Obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Draped bust right, hair elaborately waved in nearly vertical lines and fastened in a low chignon at back of head. Rev. MATRI MAGNAE S C. Cybele, towered, draped, seated right on throne, holding drum with left hand on left knee, right arm at side; to left and right of throne, lions. RIC III (M. Aurel.) 1663. AE. 30.26 g. 32 mm. Scarce. Choice example with mesmerizing dark patina with brassy highlights and reddish hues. Good VF.
Lot # 585
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Faustina II (died 176 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint. Obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. LAETITIA. Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and sceptre. RIC III (M. Aurel.) 701; C. 148. AE. 3.43 g. 18.5 mm. Excellent example with enchanting dark tone. Brilliant and sharply struck. FDC.
Lot # 584
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Divus Marcus Aurelius (died 180 AD). AE Sestertius. Consecration issue, Rome mint. Struck under Commodus, 180 AD. Obv. DIVVS M ANTONINVS PIVS. Bare head right. Rev. CONSEC[RATIO] SC. Eagle standing right on globe, head left, wings spread. RIC III (Comm.) 654; C. 89. AE. 24.74 g. 31 mm. Scarce. Lovely and untouched pale green patina. About EF.
Lot # 583
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Marcus Aurelius (161-180). AE As, Rome mint, 174-175. Obv. M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIX. Laureate head right. Rev. IMP VII COS III S C. Tiber, half draped, reclining left on ground, seting right hand on prow of boat, half-seen on left, holding tall reed in left hand and resting left elbow on urn, tilted down to left and issuing water. RIC III 1142. AE. 8.69 g. 26 mm. R. Rare and choice example, with lovely green patina. Minor metal flaws on reverse. Good VF.
Lot # 582
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Marcus Aurelius (161-180). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 170-171. Obv. M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXV. Laureate head right. Rev. COS III S-C. Mars walking right, holding spear with his right hand and trophy with his left. RIC III 992; C. 127. AE. 27.45 g. 33 mm. Superb example with enchanting green patina. Minor repair on obverse. About EF.
Lot # 581
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Marcus Aurelius (161-180). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 169-170. Obv. M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIIII . Laureate head right. Rev. SALVTI AVG COS III SC. Salus standing left, feeding snake coiled around altar and holding long sceptre in her left. RIC III 979; C. 547. AE. 28.65 g. 34 mm. A superb example. Lovely glossy green brown patina. Irregular flan. EF. Ex Artemide LIX, 2023, 611. Ex Artemide LVIII, 2022, 480.
Lot # 580
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Marcus Aurelius (161-180). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 161-162. Obv. IMP CAES M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG PM. Draped bust right. Rev. CONCO[RD AVGVST]OR TR P XVI, SC. Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus clasping hands; in ex.ergue, COS III. RIC III 824; C. 53. AE. 21.18 g. 32.5 mm. Superb example with impressive portrait. Enchanting and mesmerizing green patina with cuprite spots. Minor smoothing. About EF/Good VF.
Lot # 579
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Marcus Aurelius (161-180). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 161-162. Obv. IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG. Bare head right. Rev. CONCORD AVG TR P XVI COS III. Concordia seated left, holding patera and resting left arm on statue of Spes; cornucopiae under seat. RIC III 35; C. 35. AR. 3.21 g. 17 mm. Virtually as struck, sound metal. Lightly toned, with bright fields and golden hues. Slightly off-center, otherwise. about FDC.
Lot # 578
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Marcus Aurelius as Caesar (139-161). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 154-155. Obv. AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII FIL. Bare-headed and draped bust right. Rev. TR POT VIII COS II. Minerva standing facing, head left, owl right in outstretched right hand, grounded spear in left; shield on ground behind. RIC III (A. Pius) 1314; C. 668. AE. 23.43 g. 32 mm. Scarce. Enchanting green patina. Choice example. Good VF/About EF.
Results from 20251 to 20300 of 32605