Roman Imperial Coins

Lot # 462 - Trajan (98-117). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 101-102. Obv. IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM. Laureate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder. Rev. P M TR P COS IIII P P. Mars advancing right, carrying spear and trophy. RIC II 52. AR. 2.56 g. 19 mm. Choice example with enchanting deep tone. Faint scratch on obverse. About EF/EF.

Lot # 461 - Trajan (98-117). AR Denarius. Rome mint, 98 AD. Obv. IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM. Laureate head right. Rev. PONT MAX TR POT COS II. Pax standing to left, holding branch and cornucopiae. RIC II 17; Woytek 24a; RSC 292. AR. 3.26 g. 20 mm. Cabinet tone. Appealing portrait and good condition for the type. About EF.

Lot # 460 - Anonymous. Period of Domitian to Antoninus Pius. AE Quadrans, late 1st-mid 2nd Century AD. Obv. Winged petasus. Rev. Winged caduceus; S C across field. RIC II 32; C. 36. AE. 2.67 g. 14.5 mm. Rough surfaces. Good VF.

Lot # 459 - Domitian (81-96). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 91 AD. Obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XI. Laureate head right. Rev. IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P. Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear, shield at side. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 726. AR. 3.09 g. 19 mm. Pleasant tone with golden and iridescent hues. Good VF/About EF.

Lot # 458 - Domitian (81-96). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 88 AD. Obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TR P VII. Laureate head right. Rev. IMP XIIII COS XIIII CENS PPP. Minerva advancing right, brandishing spear with her right hand and holding shield in her left. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 572; C. 235. AR. 3.3 g. 20 mm. Beautifully toned, with iridescent hues. A superb example. Good EF.

Lot # 457 - Domitian (81-96). AE As, 85 AD. Obv. IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS X. Laureate bust right, wearing aegis. Rev. SALVTI AVGVST, SC. Facade of altar-enclosure of the Ara Salutis Augusti with double panneled door and horns of the altar visible above. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 224; C. 415. AE. 11.16 g. 29.5 mm. Scarce. Choice example with mesmerizing green and brown patina. Good VF/About EF.

Lot # 456 - 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. 13 g. 28 mm. Good example. Slightly rough surfaces. Good VF.

Lot # 455 - Domitian (81-96). AE Quadrans, Rome mint, 84-85. Obv. Rhinoceros left. Rev. IMP DOMIT AVG GERM. Large SC. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 248. AE. 2.73 g. 19 mm. Well centred, with dark tone. Choice example. About EF.

Lot # 454 - Julia Titi, daughter of Titus (died in 90 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint. Struck under Titus, 79-81. Obv. IVLIA AVGVSTA TITI AVGVSTI F. Diademed and draped bust right, hair in long plait down back. Rev. VENVS AVGVST. Venus, drapery hanging loosely below waist, standing right, seen from behind, leaning back on column, cradling long sceptre in left arm and holding crested helmet in outstretched right hand. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) (Titus) 388. AR. 3.31 g. 21 mm. R. Rare. An good example, well centred and struck on broad flan. Delicate tone. VF. Though Julia was an Augusta, she was secondary in importance to Domitia, the wife of her uncle Domitian, who was then the reigning emperor. None the less, the future was brimming with hope for Julia, a woman who has come down to us in the historical tradition as less than scrupulous. She was young enough to hope for an elevation from her position of honor to one of actual authority, especially since she was having a secret affair with her uncle Domitian, who was childless and in a difficult marriage. In 83 Julia’s prospects brightened considerably: Domitian exiled his wife and Julia could pursue her affair with Domitian more completely by living with him in the palace. This did not bode well for Julia’s unfortunate husband, her second cousin Flavius Sabinus, who Domitian soon executed on an invented charge. The incestuous couple shared their lives until 90 or 91, when Julia died of a failed abortion attempt. (NAC 33, 461 note).

Lot # 453 - Titus (79-81). AE Sestertius, Eastern mint (Thrace?), 80-81. Obv. IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG PM TR P PP COS VIII. Laureate head right. Rev. PAX AVGVST SC. Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 498. AE. 25.54 g. 34 mm. Good example, with enchanting brown patina. Good VF/VF.

Lot # 452 - Titus (79-81). AE As, Rome mint, 80-81. Obv. IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VIII. Laureate head right. Rev. PAX AVGVST. Pax standing to left, holding branch and cornucopia. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 229. AE. 8.37 g. 26.5 mm. Good example with solid dark patina. Slightly pitted surfaces. Good VF.

Lot # 451 - Titus (79-81). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 80-81. Obv. IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VIII. Laureate head right. Rev. PAX [AVGV]ST. Pax standing to left, holding branch and cornucopia. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 154. AE. 20.85 g. 35 mm. Enchanting emerald green patina with peripheral flaws. Good VF.

Lot # 450 - Titus as Caesar (69-79). AE Sestertius, 'Judaea Capta” issue. Rome mint, 71 AD. Obv. IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS III. Laureate head right. Rev. VICTORIA [AV]GVSTI SC. Victory standing right, foot on helmet, inscribing shield set on palm tree. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 256. AE. 25.26 g. 33 mm. RR. Very rare and good example. Untouched green patina. VF.

Lot # 449 - Vespasian (69-79). AE Sestertius, 71 AD. Obv. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM TR P PP COS III. Laureate head right. Rev. IVDAEA CAPTA SC. Jewess seated right under palm-tree, mourning; behind palm, Vespasian standing right, holding spear and parazonium. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 1134; C. 239. AE. 23.82 g. 34 mm. R. Rare and choice example, bold portrait. Some repairs. Good VF.

Lot # 448 - Vespasian (69-79). AE Cast As. 'Limes' coinage. Obv. Laureate head right. Rev. IVDAEA [CAPTA SC]. Judaea seated right on cuirass below palm tree, resting head on hand, surrounded by arms. AE. 6.93 g. 25 mm. R. Interesting contemporary imitation. Rare as such. Good F.

Lot # 447 - Vespasian (69-79). AE Dupondius, Rome mint, 71 AD. Obv. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III. Radiate head right. Rev. CONCORDIA AVGVSTI / S C. Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopiae. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 266. AE. 14.76 g. 29 mm. Lovely brown patina with brassy highlights. Light cleaning marks, slightly pitted surface on reverse. VF.

Lot # 446 - Vespasian (69-79). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 71 AD. Obv. IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS III. Laureate head right. Rev. SALVS AVGVSTA S C. Salus, draped, seated left, holding patera in extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 245. AE. 28.4 g. 34 mm. Superb example with lovely brown and green patina. Rare as such. About EF/EF.

Lot # 445 - Vespasian (69-79). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 71 AD. Obv. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III. Laureate head left. Rev. PAX AVGVSTI / S - C. Pax standing left, holding olive branch and cornucopia. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 185. AE. 24.99 g. 34 mm. RR. Very rare and nice example with bold portrait. Green patina with darker spots. VF.

Lot # 444 - Vespasian (69-79). AE As, Rome mint, 77-78. Obv. IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN COS VIII. Laureate head left. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVST S C. Victory, draped, standing right on prow, holding up wreath in right hand and palm over left shoulder in left. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 1014; C. 606. AE. 10.78 g. 26.5 mm. R. Rare and good, with dark patina and brown highlights. VF.

Lot # 443 - Vitellius (69 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 69 AD. Obv. A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P. Laureate head right. Rev. PONT MAXIM. Vesta, veiled and draped, seated right on throne, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left. RIC I (2nd ed.) 107. AR. 3.09 g. 19 mm. R. Well centred and good example. Cleaning marks and scratch on reverse. VF.

Lot # 442 - Galba (68-69). AE As, Rome mint, late summer 68 AD. Obv. SER GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG TR P. Laureate head right. Rev. SC to left and right of aquila left on thunderbolt between two standards, all resting on bar. RIC I (2nd ed.) 428. AE. 11.98 g. 29.5 mm. Scarce. Lovely dark patina with brassy highlights. VF/Good VF.

Lot # 441 - Nero (54-68). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Obv. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P. Laureate head left. Rev. ROMA SC. Roma seated left, holding Victory and parazonium; shields around. RIC I (2nd ed.) 443. AE. 25.58 g. 37 mm. Scarce. Good example, with bold portrait. Minor restoring. Good VF.

Lot # 440 - Nero (54-68). AE As, Rome mint, 65 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. RIC I (2nd ed.) 306. AE. 11.98 g. 29 mm. Well centred and good example. About EF.

Lot # 439 - Nero (54-68). AE Quadrans, Rome mint, 62-68. Obv. NERO CLAV CAE AVG. Owl standing front, with wings spread, on a rectangular garlanded altar. Rev. P M TR P IMP P P, S C. Olive-branch, upright. RIC I (2nd ed.) 260 var. (obv. legend). AE. 1.61 g. 15 mm. Good example with fascinating brown and green patina. Good VF.

Lot # 438 - Nero (54-68). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 64-65. Obv. NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right, with beard. Rev. IVPPITER CVSTOS. Jupiter, bare to waist, cloak round lower limbs, seated, left on throne, holding thunderbolt in right hand and long sceptre in left. RIC I (2nd ed.) 53. AR. 3.19 g. 18.5 mm. R. VF/About VF.

Lot # 437 - 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. S C. Minerva, helmeted and draped, advancing right, levelling javelin in right hand and shield in left. RIC I (2nd ed.) 116. AE. 10.72 g. 30.5 mm. Very attractive example, with brown patina. Slightly rough surfaces. Good VF/About EF.

Lot # 436 - Claudius (41-54). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 50-54. Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P. Laureate head right. Rev. EX SC/P - P/ OB CIVES/ SERVATOS within oak-wreath. c/m NCAPR within rectangular incuse. RIC I (2nd ed.) 112. AE. 28.07 g. 35 mm. Fascinating countermarked example, with brown and reddish patina. Good VF. The counterstamp has been said to mean N(ummus) C(aesare) A(ugusto) PR(obatus) and to be of Flavian date, or to have been applied by the successor of Claudius and to mean N(ero) C(aesar) A(ugustus) PR(obavit). Another proposed solution reads N(eronis) C(aesaris) A(ugusti) P(opulique) R(omani).

Lot # 435 - Claudius (41-54). AE As, Rome mint, 42-43. Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP. Bare head left. Rev. S C across field, Minerva advancing right, brandishing spear and holding round shield. RIC I (2nd ed.) 100. AE. 11.35 g. 29.4 mm. A nice example with earthy green patina. Minor reddish deposits and corrosion spots. Superb portrait. About EF/Good VF.

Lot # 434 - 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. 2.99 g. 18 mm. Well centred and choice. About EF.

Lot # 433 - Gaius (Caligula) (37-41). AE Quadrans, 40-41. Obv. C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG. Pileus flanked by S C. Rev. PON M TR P IIII P P COS TERT. Legend surrounding RCC large in center of field. RIC I (2nd ed.) 52. AE. 2.78 g. 18 mm. Good example with brown patina and minor deposits. About EF.

Lot # 432 - Nero and Drusus Caesares, sons of Germanicus and Agrippina Senior (died 31 and 33 AD). AE Dupondius. Struck under Caligula, 40-41. Obv. NERO ET DRVSVS CAESARES. Nero and Drusus galloping right. Rev. C CAESARES DIVI AVG PRON AVG PM TR P IIII PP around large SC. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Gaius) 49. AE. 15.24 g. 31 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example, with brown patina. Areas of rough surface. Good VF.

Lot # 431 - Germanicus (died in 19 AD). AE Dupondius. Struck under Caligula, 37-41. Obv. GERMANICVS CAESAR. Germanicus, bare-headed and cloaked, standing in quadriga, right, holding eagle tipped sceptre. Rev. SIGNIS RECEPT DEVICTIS GERM S C. Germanicus bare-headed and cuirassed with tunic standing, left, right hand raised and left hand holding eagle. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Gaius) 57. AE. 14.87 g. 30 mm. R. Good example with lovely chocolate patina. Metal flaws. VF.

Lot # 430 - Germanicus, son of Nero Claudius Drusus and Antonia (died 19). AE As, Rome mint, c. 42-43. Obv. GERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N. Bare head right. Rev. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM PM TR P IMP PP around large SC. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Claud.) 106; C. 9. AE. 11.87 g. 30 mm. A choice example with lovely brown patina. Slightly porous surfaces, otherwise. good VF.

Lot # 429 - Nero Claudius Drusus, brother of Tiberius and father of Claudius (died 9 AD). AV Aureus, Rome mint. Struck under Claudius, 41-45. Obv. NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP. Laureate head left. Rev. DE above and GERM on architrave of triumphal arch; above, equestrian statue to right, holding spear in right hand; trophies flanking, each with seated and bound captive at foot. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Claud.) 69; C. 1; Calicó 315. AV. 7.61 g. 18.5 mm. R. Rare and good example. Porous surfaces. Good VF.

Lot # 428 - Tiberius Julius Caesar Nero Gemellus and Germanicus Julius Gemellus, sons of Drusus Caesar and Livia Drusilla (Livilla) (c. 19-38 and 19-24 AD). AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck under Tiberius, 22-23. Obv. Crossed cornucopiae, each surmounted by the bust of a boy, vis-à-vis; winged caduceus between. Rev. DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F [DIVI AVG N PONT TR PO]T II around large S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Tib.) 42. AE. 16.79 g. 36 mm. Scarce. Intriguing example, halved in antiquity. About EF.

Lot # 427 - 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.) (Tib.) 45. AE. 10.81 g. 27.5 mm. R. Brown patina with minor green deposits. Marks on obverse, otherwise. good VF.

Lot # 426 - Tiberius (14-37). AE 30 mm, Utica mint (Zeugitania). Vibius Marsus, proconsul, L Caecilius Pius, duovir. Obv. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII. Bare head left. Rev. C VIBIO MARSO PR [COS II L CAE]CILIVS PIVS II VF. Livia, veiled, seated to right on stool, holding sceptre and patera; M-M and I-V across fields. RPC I 736. AE. 13.53 g. 30 mm. Scarce. VF.

Lot # 425 - Tiberius (14-37). AE As, Rome mint, 35-36. Obv. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG [F AVGVST IMP VIII]. Laureate head left. Rev. [PONTIF] MAXIM TRIBVN POTEST XXXVII. S-C to left and right of winged caduceus. RIC I (2nd ed.) 59. AE. 10.52 g. 29 mm. Deep green patina. About VF.

Lot # 424 - Tiberius (14-37). AE As, Rome mint, 35-36. Obv. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII. Laureate head left. Rev. PONTIF MAX TR POT XXXVII SC. Rudder placed vertically across banded globe, small globe at base of rudder. RIC I (2nd ed.) 58. AE. 11.21 g. 28 mm. R. Rare and good example. Brown patina with green hues. Slightly pitted surfaces. Good VF.

Lot # 423 - Tiberius (14-37). AE As. Struck under Augustus, 10-12. Obv. TI CAE[SAR] AVGVST F IMPERAT V. Bare head right. Rev. PONTIFEX TRIBVN POTESTATE XII round large SC. RIC I (2nd ed.) (August.) 469. AE. 11.92 g. 29 mm. Good example, with lovely brown patina. VF.

Lot # 422 - Livia, wife of Augustus (died 29 AD). AE As. Struck under Tiberius, 22-23. Obv. IVSTITIA. Diademed and draped bust of Livia (as Justitia) right. Rev. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVG PM TR POT XXIIII around large SC. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Tib.) 46. AE. 14.14 g. 28 mm. R. Good example with deep brown patina. Slightly rough surfaces, otherwise. good VF.

Lot # 421 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) with Agrippa. AE As, Nemausus mint, c. 10-14 AD. Obv. Heads of Agrippa, wearing combined rostral crown and laurel wreath, to left and Augustus, laureate, to right, back to back; IMP above, DIVI F below, P P across field. Rev. Crocodile right, chained to palm tree; above, wreath with long ties; COL NEM across field. RIC I (2nd ed.) 159; RPC I 525. AE. 12.17 g. 26.5 mm. Good example with greenish brown patina. Scratches. VF.

Lot # 420 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Semis, Carthago Nova mint, M. Postumius Albinus and L. Porcius Capito, duoviri quinquennales. Obv. AVGVSTVS DIVI F. Laureate head right. Rev. M POSTVM ALBIN L PORC CAPIT II VIR Q. Priest standing facing, holding simpulum and branch. RPC I 171; ACIP 3141. AE. 5.44 g. 23 mm. VF.

Lot # 419 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE 27 mm. Asia Minor, uncertain mint, c. 30 BC(?). Obv. Bare head right. Rev. Fiscus, sella quaestoria and hasta; Q below. RPC I 5409. AE. 21.98 g. 27.5 mm. Solid dark patina. About VF. This issue has previously been attributed to a Macedonian mint with the portrait identified either as Brutus (Friedlander), Caesar (Grant), or to the governor of Syria, Gaius Sosius (in the trade). RPC presents a case for an origin in northern Turkey, supported by find data, with a suggestion that the portrait is Octavian. Issues of similar portrait style, very likely by the same engraver, include the 'Princeps Felix' coinage from Cilicia (RPC 4082-3).

Lot # 418 - Divus Augustus (died 14 AD). AE As, Rome mint. Struck under Tiberius, 34-37. Obv. DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER. Radiate head left. Rev. S C. Winged thunderbolt upright. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Tib.) 83. AE. 11.64 g. 28 mm. Lovely green patina with minor deposits. Good VF/About EF.

Lot # 417 - Divus Augustus (died 14 AD). AE As, Rome mint. Struck under Tiberius, 22-30. Obv. DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER. Radiate head left. Rev. PROVIDENT S C. Altar-enclosure with double paneled door right; various ornaments on top, left and right. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Tib.) 81. AE. 10.96 g. 28 mm. Choice example, fully readable. Bold portrait. About EF.

Lot # 416 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE As, Rome mint, 11-12. Obv. IMP CAESAR DIVI F AVGVSTVS IMP XX. Bare head left. Rev. PONIF MAXIM TRIBVN POT XXXIIII. Legend surrounding S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 471. AE. 10.81 g. 29 mm. Good example with leather brown patina. Superb portrait. Slightly rough surfaces. About EF/Good VF.

Lot # 415 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Quadrans, c. 5 BC. Apronius, Galus, Messala, Sisenna, moneyers. Obv. GALVS SI[SENNA III VIR]. Altar. Rev. MESSALLA APRONIVS A A A F F. S C in field. RIC I (2nd ed.) 452 var. AE. 3.17 g. 16 mm. Scarce. Good example. Slightly off center. About EF.

Lot # 414 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Quadrans, Lamia, Silus and Annius moneyers, Rome mint. Obv. III VIR AAAFF, garlanded altar with bowl-shaped top. Rev. LAMIA SILIVS ANNIVS around cornucopiae; S-C across fields. RIC I (2nd ed.) 422. AR. 3.17 g. 16.5 mm. Well centred and good example. About EF/EF.

Lot # 413 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Sestertius. M. Sanquinius moneyer, 17 BC. Obv. CIVIS in oak-wreath flanked by two laurel branches; above and below, OB/SERVATOS. Rev. M. SANQVINVS Q F III VIR AAA FF around large SC. RIC I (2nd ed.) 341. AE. 23.28 g. 35 mm. Well centred and choice example with regular flan. Good VF.