Roman Imperial Coins

Lot # 560 - Commodus (177-192). AE As, Rome mint, 190 AD. Obv. M CO[MM ANT P FELIX A]VG BRIT P P. Laureate head right. Rev. APOL MONETAE P M TR P XV IMP VIII COS VI, S C. Apollo standing right, leg crossed, right hand on head, left arm on column. RIC III 569. AE. 9.67 g. 26.50 mm. Solid green patina. Areas of weak strike and metal flaws on reverse. VF.
Lot # 559 - Commodus (177-192). AE Sestertius, 190 AD. Obv. M COMMO[D ANT P FELIX] AVG BRIT P P. Laureate head right. Rev. [TEMPOR] FELIC P M TR P XV IMP VIII [COS VI], SC. Caduceus between two cornucopiae. RIC III 566; C. 722. AE. 19.85 g. 29.00 mm. Scarce. Bold portrait, with solid green patina. Good VF.
Lot # 558 - Commodus (177-192). AE As, 183 AD. Obv. Laureate head right. Rev. Roma (Virtus?) standing facing, head left, holding Victory and inverted spear. RIC III 360a. AE. 10.98 g. 36.50 mm. VF/About VF.
Lot # 557 - Commodus (177-192). AE Sestertius. Rome mint, 182 AD. Obv. M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG PIVS. Laureate head right. Rev. ANN AVG TR P VII IMP IIII C[OS I]II PP, SC. Annona standing left, holding statue of Concordia and cornucopia; modius to left with four grain ears, prow to right with two figures on deck and Nike on side. RIC III 326a; C. 12. AE. 20.16 g. 30.00 mm. Lovely dark patina with greenish hues. Good VF.
Lot # 556 - Commodus (177-193). AR Denarius, Rome mint. Obv. M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT P P. Laureate head right. Rev. APOL MONET P M TR P XV COS VI. Apollo, nude, standing right, draping right hand over head and resting left arm on column. RIC III 205; C. 22. AR. 2.60 g. 16.50 mm. Superb example with great details. Toned. Scratch on obverse. EF.
Lot # 555 - Lucilla, wife of Lucius Verus (died 183 AD). AE Sestertius. Rome mint, 164-169 AD. Obv. LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F. Draped bust right. Rev. VENVS S C. Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and sceptre in left hand. RIC III (M. Aurel.) 1763; C. 72. AE. 27.98 g. 32.00 mm. Superb example with bold portrait. Enchanting dark patina. Gently cleaned. About EF. Label of Gorny & Mosch.
Lot # 554 - Diva Faustina II (after 176 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 176-180. Obv. DIVA FAVSTINA PIA. Bust of Diva Faustina II, hair waved and fastened in a bun on back of head, draped, right. Rev. CONSECRATIO. Throne, draped and elaborately ornamented, on which a sceptre leans transversely to right; in front, a peacock standing right. RIC III Marcus Aurelius 745. AR. 3.08 g. 18.00 mm. VF/About VF.
Lot # 553 - Diva Faustina II (after 176 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 176-180. Obv. DIVA FAVSTINA PIA. Bust of Diva Faustina II, hair waved and fastened in a bun on back of head, draped, right. Rev. CONSECRATIO. Peacock, head turned left, standing right. RIC III Marcus Aurelius 744. AR. 3.42 g. 18.00 mm. Lightly iridescent fine toning. VF.
Lot # 552 - Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died 176 AD). AR Denarius, 180 AD. Obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Draped bust right. Rev. [MA]TRI MAGNAE. Cybele seated left, holding olive branch; behind, lion. RIC III (M. Aurel.) 706; C. 172. AR. 2.97 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare. A delicate portrait of fine style. Lovely iridescent tone with blue highlights. About EF/VF.
Lot # 551 - Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died 176 AD). AR Denarius, struck under M. Aurelius. Obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. FECVNDITAS. Fecunditas standing right, holding sceptre and infant. RIC III (M. Aurel.) 677; C. 99. AR. 3.05 g. 19.50 mm. Bold portrait, toned. VF.
Lot # 550 - Faustina II (died 176 AD). AE As, Rome mint, 161-162 AD. Obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Draped bust right, wearing circlet of pearls around head. Rev. HILARITAS S C. Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding long palm in right hand and cornucopiae in left. RIC III (Marcus Aurelius) 1643. AE. 9.66 g. 26.50 mm. Dark green patina with lighter hues. VF.
Lot # 549 - Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died 176 AD). AE Sestertius. Obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Draped bust right. Rev. HILARITAS. Hilaritas standing left, holding long palm and cornucopiae. RIC III 1642. AE. 25.48 g. 30.00 mm. Delicate portrait. Dark brown-grey tone. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 548 - Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died 176 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint. Obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Draped bust right. Rev. CERES. Ceres seated left on chest, holding two grain ears and torch. RIC (M. Aurel.) 669. AR. 3.32 g. 19.00 mm. Good metal. Brilliant and lightly toned. Good VF.
Lot # 547 - Divus Marcus Aurelius (died 180 AD). AE Sestertius. Consecration issue. Rome mint. Struck under Commodus, AD 180. Obv. DIVVS M ANTONINVS PIVS. Bare head right. Rev. CONSECRATIO SC. Eagle standing right on globe, head left, wings spread. RIC III (Comm.) 656. AE. 22.64 g. 30.50 mm. Impressive portrait, dark green patina. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 546 - Marcus Aurelius (161-180). AE Sestertius. Rome mint, c. 178-179 AD. Obv. M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXXII. Laureate head right. Rev. IMP VIIII COS III P P SC. Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC III 123; C. 377. AE. 19.88 g. 29.00 mm. Lovely green bright patina. Good VF. Ex NAC I, 1999, 2058.
Lot # 545 - Marcus Aurelius as Caesar (139-161). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, 152-153 AD. Obv. AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII FIL. Bareheaded and draped bust right. Rev. TR POT VII COS II, S C in exergue, Minerva, helmeted and draped, seated right, holding vertical spear in right hand and with left, drawing out aegis on breast; round shield rests against seat and spear to left. RIC III (A. Pius) 1309b; C. 655. AE. 24.05 g. 32.50 mm. A choice example with a bold portrait. Minor metal flaws, otherwise. good VF/About EF.
Lot # 544 - Diva Faustina I (after 141 AD). AR Denarius. Obv. DIVA FAVSTINA. Veiled and draped bust right. Rev. AVGVSTA. Venus standing left, holding apple and resting left hand on shield. RIC III (A. Pius) 366. AR. 3.49 g. 19.50 mm. Sound metal. Lightly toned with underlying luster. Good EF.
Lot # 543 - Diva Faustina I (died 141 AD). AR Denarius, 141 AD. Obv. DIVA FAVSTINA. Draped bust right. Rev. AVGVSTA. Ceres standing left, holding long torch and raising fold of skirt. RIC III (A. Pius) 362. AR. 2.78 g. 18.50 mm. Superb portrait, reverse of fine coarse style. EF/About EF.
Lot # 542 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE 24 mm, Syria, Commagene, Zeugma mint. Obv. ΑΥΤΟ ΚΑΙ ΤΙ ΑΙΛ [ΑΔΡΙ ΑΝΤωΝΕΙΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ ΕΥϹΕΒ]ΗϹ. Laureate head right. Rev. ΖΕΥΓΜΑΤΕωΝ (Ζ reversed). Temple with four columns; before, colonnaded peribolos containing grove; all in laurel wreath. RPC online 8535. AE. 9.42 g. 24.00 mm. Dark patina with minor sandy deposits. About VF.
Lot # 541 - Divus Antoninus Pius (after 161 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint, struck under Marcus Aurelius, after 161 AD. Obv. DIVVS ANTONINVS. Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right. Rev. DIVO PIO. Square altar. RIC III Marcus Aurelius 441. AR. 3.26 g. 18.00 mm. Light old cabinet tone. Good VF/About EF.
Lot # 540 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE As, Rome mint, 138-161. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P. Laureate head right. Rev. TR POT XXIIII COS IIII, S C. Genius standing left sacrificing over altar from patera and holding sceptre in left hand. RIC III 1052; C. 1052. AE. 8.59 g. 26.00 mm. Choice example with dark green patina. About EF.
Lot # 539 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE Dupondius, Rome mint, 158-159. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII. Radiate head right. Rev. [FORTVNA] OPSEQVENS. Fortuna standing left, holding rudder on prow and cornucopiae. RIC III 1015 (var. without prow). AE. 11.19 g. 24.00 mm. Scarce. Dark green patina with minor earthy deposits. VF.
Lot # 538 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE Sestertius, 156-157 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II. Laureate head right. Rev. TR POT XX COS IIII SC. Securitas seated left, holding sceptre and resting left elbow on cornucopiae, which forms arm of chair. RIC III 967. AE. 19.91 g. 29.00 mm. River patina, with its usual defects. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 537 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE Sestertius, 148-149 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XII. Laureate head right. Rev. COS IIII SC. Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC III 855; C. 232. AE. 27.62 g. 33.50 mm. A superb medallic example, with a portrait of fine style and lovely green brown patina. Gently smoothed, otherwise. about EF.
Lot # 536 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AE Sestertius, 145-161 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS IIII. Laureate head right. Rev. SC. Mars advancing right, holding trophy and spear. RIC III 778; C. 751. AE. 27.94 g. 31.00 mm. Lovely brown patina with reddish hues. Rough surface on reverse. Fine style portrait. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 535 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 155-156. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II. Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right. Rev. TR POT XIX COS IIII. Annona, draped, standing left, holding two corn-ears downwards in right hand and setting left on modius on prow, right; rudder rests against prow. RIC III Antoninus Pius 249. AR. 3.26 g. 17.00 mm. Warm cabinet tone. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 534 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 151-152. Obv. IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P. Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right. Rev. TR POT XV COS IIII | PAX. Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch, slightly downwards, in right hand and vertical sceptre in left. RIC III Antoninus Pius 216Aa. AR. 2.81 g. 17.50 mm. Die shift. Minor marks. Light iridescent patina. Good VF.
Lot # 533 - Antoninus Pius (138-161). AR Denarius, Rome mint, c. 145-161 AD. Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP. Laureate head right. Rev. COS IIII. Clasped hands, holding caduceus and corn-ears. RIC III 136; C. 345. AR. 3.20 g. 18.50 mm. Good example with pleasant toning. About EF/Good VF.
Lot # 532 - Antoninus Pius as Caesar (February-July 138 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 138 AD. Obv. IMP T AEL CAES ANTONINVS. Head of Antoninus Pius, right. Rev. TRIB POT COS. Diana standing right, holding arrow and bow. RIC II-p. 3 (2nd ed.) Hadrian 2728. AR. 3.03 g. 18.00 mm. Light old cabinet tone. About EF.
Lot # 531 - Aelius Caesar (136-138). AE As, 137 AD. Obv. L AELIVS CAESAR. Bare head right. Rev. TR POT COS II SC. Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising skirt. RIC II (Hadr.) 1067. AE. 9.19 g. 25.00 mm. Scarce. Bold portrait, with deep green patina. About EF.
Lot # 530 - Sabina, wife of Hadrian (died 137 AD). AR Denarius. Rome mint, c. 136-137/8 AD. Obv. SABINA AVGVSTA. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. VENERI GENETRICI. Venus standing right, arranging drapery and holding apple. RIC II-p. 3 (2nd ed.) 2576. AR. 3.31 g. 16.50 mm. Choice example. Lightly toned with darker spots. About EF.
Lot # 529 - Hadrian (117-138). AE As, 134-138 AD. Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. AFRICA SC. Africa reclining left, holding scorpion and cornucopia, and resting elbow on rocks; basket filled with grain ears to left. RIC II 1615; C. 143. AE. 13.76 g. 26.00 mm. Scarce. Fascinating issue, with deep green patina. VF.
Lot # 528 - Hadrian (117-138). AE Sestertius. “Travel series” issue. Rome mint. Struck c. AD 134-138. Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. AEGYPTOS. Egypt reclining left, holding sistrum and resting left elbosw on basket of fruit; ibis on column before her; in exergue, SC. RIC II 838. AE. 27.65 g. 31.50 mm. Scarce. Fascinating issue. Solid green patina. About VF.
Lot # 527 - Hadrian (117-138). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 133-135 AD. Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. TELL[VS S]TABIL. Tellus reclining to left against basket of fruit, resting one hand on globe and holding branch in other; in exergue, SC. RIC II 791; RIC II-p. 3 (2nd ed.) 2176. AE. 25.34 g. 31.00 mm. Scarce. Bold portrait, light brown patina with orange hues. VF/About VF.
Lot # 526 - Hadrian (117-138). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 121-123. Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Laureate head right. Rev. SPES P R, S C. Spes advancing left, holding flower and lifting robe. RIC II-p. 3 (2nd ed.) 790; C. 1415. AE. 24.09 g. 33.50 mm. Good example, with brown patina and minor green deposits. Gently smoothed and toned. About EF.
Lot # 525 - Hadrian (117-138). AE Sestertius. Rome mint, c. 134-138 AD. Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP. Laureate bust right. Rev. SALVS AVG SC. Salus standing right, feeding out of patera snake coiled round altar. RIC II 785; C. 1339. AE. 27.60 g. 32.50 mm. Superb example with bold portrait. Lovely leather brown patina. Die weakness on reverse. Rough surfaces. Good VF.
Lot # 524 - Hadrian (117-138). AE Quadrans. Rome mint. Obv. HADRIA[NVS AVGVST]VS. Laureate head right. Rev. [COS] III P [P], S C. Table with cup and vase. RIC II-p. 3 (2nd ed.) 735; C. 508. AE. 2.48 g. 16.00 mm. R. Rare, dark patina. Good F/F.
Lot # 523 - Hadrian (117-138). AE Dupondius, 125-128 AD. Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Radiate head right. Rev. COS III SC. Fides standing right, holding corn-ears and basket of fruits. RIC II 656; C. 388. AE. 16.05 g. 28.00 mm. Choice example. Deep green patina with clearer spots. Nick on reverse. Good VF.
Lot # 522 - Hadrian (117-138). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 120-121. Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. P M TR P COS III. Aequitas-Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia. RIC II-p. 3 (2nd ed.) 385. AR. 3.62 g. 19.00 mm. Choice example, lightly toned. Good VF/About EF.
Lot # 521 - Hadrian (117-138). AR Denarius, 119-122. Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS AVG. Laureate bust right with drapery on far shoulder. Rev. PM TR P COS III. Aeternitas standing left, holding heads of Sun and Moon. RIC II 81; C. 1114. AR. 3.56 g. 19.00 mm. Perfectly centred on a broad flan and superb, with a fascinating reverse. Lightly toned. About EF/EF.
Lot # 520 - Hadrian (117-138). AR Denarius, 130 AD. Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Laureate head right. Rev. FELICITATI // AVGVSTI (in exergue). Ship, left. RIC II-p. 3 (2nd ed.) 1400. AR. 2.85 g. 19.00 mm. Superb example, lightly toned with underlying luster. Fine style portrait and fascinating reverse type. EF.
Lot # 519 - Trajan (98-117). AR Tetradrachm. Antioch mint, Seleucis and Pieria, c. 98-117. Obv. AYTOKP KAIC NER TPAIANOC CЄB ΓЄPM ΔAK. Laureate head right. Rev. ΔHMAPX ЄΞ IЄ YΠAT C. Eagle standing facing on club, wings spread, head left. RPC online 3541; McAlee 440; Prieur 1505. AR. 14.20 g. 24.00 mm. Lightly toned. Areas of weak strike, light scratches on obverse. VF.
Lot # 518 - Divus Traianus (died 117 AD). AR Antoninianus, Mediolanum mint, struck under Trajan Decius, 250-251. Obv. DIVO TRAIANO. Radiate head right. Rev. CONSECRATIO. Rectangular altar, with four panels in front, lighted. RIC IV Trajan Decius 86B. AR. 3.94 g. 22.50 mm. Scarce. Choice, lightly toned with underlying luster. About EF.
Lot # 517 - Trajan (98-117). AE Quadrans, Rome mint, 114-117 AD. Obv. IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GERM. Diademed bust of Hercules right, wearing lion-skin. Rev. S C. Boar right. RIC II 702. AE. 2.69 g. 16.00 mm. Good example with light patina and minor deposits. VF.
Lot # 516 - Trajan (98-117). AE Quadrans. Obv. IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery on far shoulder. Rev. She-wolf standing left; in exergue, SC. RIC II 694. AE. 3.96 g. 17.00 mm. Scarce. Well centred. Dark green patina with reddish spots. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 514 - Trajan (98-117). AE Sestertius, 112-114 AD. Obv. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P IMP VI PP. Laureate bust right, with drapery on far shoulder. Rev. VIA TRAIANA (in ex.) [S.P.Q.R. OP]TIMO PRINCIPI-SC. Woman reclining left, holding wheel and branch. RIC II 636. AE. 26.32 g. 33.00 mm. R. Rare, with light brown patina. VF.
Lot # 513 - Trajan (98-117). AE As, Rome mint, 103-111. Obv. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P [M TR P COS V P P]. Laureate bust right, wearing aegis. Rev. S P Q R OPTIMO [PRINCIPI], S C. Oval shield behind, two spears, shield, sword and vexillum. RIC II 584. AE. 10.96 g. 26.00 mm. RR. Reddish brown patina. Rough surface on reverse. VF/About VF.
Lot # 512 - Trajan (98-117). AE As, 103-111. Obv. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GE[RM DA]C P M TR P COS V PP. Laureate bust right with aegis. Rev. SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, S-C. Victory standing right and fastening a shield inscribed VIC/DAC to a palm-tree. RIC II 529; C. 455. AE. 11.90 g. 27.00 mm. Dark brown patina with clearer deposits. Minor metal flaw on reverse. VF.
Lot # 511 - Trajan (98-117). AE Sestertius, 103-111 AD. Obv. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V PP. Laureate bust right, draped on left shoulder. Rev. SPQR OPTI[MO PRINCIPI] SC. Single-span bridge with tower at each end. Below, a boat. RIC II 569; C. 542. AE. 23.22 g. 34.00 mm. R. Rare and nice example of this fascinating issue. Bright green patina with brown spots. VF.
Lot # 510 - Trajan (98-117). AE As, Rome mint, 101-102. Obv. IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M. Head of Trajan, laureate, right. Rev. TR POT COS IIII P P S C. Victory, standing front, head left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left. RIC II Trajan 436. AE. 10.42 g. 26.00 mm. Green patina. VF/Good VF.