Roman Imperial Coins

Lot # 535 - Vitellius (69 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint. Obv. A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P. Laureate head right. Rev. L VITELLIVS COS III CENSOR. Bust of Vitellius laureate, draped right; eagle-tipped scepter in front. RIC I (2nd ed.) 95. AR. 3.05 g. 19.00 mm. RR. Very rare dynastic issue. Light scratches and metal flaw on reverse. VF.

Lot # 534 - Vitellius (69 AD). AE As, Spanish mint (Tarraco?). Obv. A VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IMP. Laureate head left. Rev. FIDES / [E]XERCITVM. Clasped hands. RIC I (2nd ed.) 42. AR. 10.52 g. 30.00 mm. Scarce. Superb example with earthy fields and green patina highlights. Flan slightly bent by the struck. Good VF.

Lot # 533 - Galba (68-69). AE Sestertius, July 68 to January 69 AD. Obv. IMP SER SVLP GALBA CAES AVG TR P. Laurate and draped bust right. Rev. S - C. Victory alighting right, holding wreath in right hand, palm in left. RIC I (2nd ed.) 313; C. 254. AE. 26.27 g. 36.00 mm. Scarce. Bold portrait. Lovely river patina with its peculiar light roughnesses. Insignificant marks on edge. EF. Sold with old collection label.

Lot # 532 - Nero (54-68). AE Dupondius. Rome mint, 65 AD. Obv. IMP NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P. Radiate head right. Rev. ROMA S C. Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated left on cuirass, holding wreath in right hand and in left a parazonium; around and behind are various arms. RIC I (2nd ed.) 344. AE. 13.69 g. 28.00 mm. Bold portrait. Delicate brown patina. About EF.

Lot # 531 - Nero (54-68). AE Dupondius. Rome mint, 65 AD. Obv. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P. Radiate head right. Rev. ROMA S C. Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated left on cuirass, holding wreath in right hand and in left a parazonium; around and behind are various arms. RIC I (2nd ed.) 296. AE. 15.02 g. 28.50 mm. A choice example with lovely brown patina. Minor metal flaw and nick on edge on reverse. About EF/Good VF.

Lot # 530 - Nero (54-68). AR Denarius, struck 68 AD. Obv. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG PP. Laureate head right. Rev. Legionary eagle between two standards. RIC I (2nd ed.) 68. AR. 3.16 g. 17.20 mm. RR. Very rare and fascinating issue. Light scratches. Good VF.

Lot # 529 - Nero (54-68). AV Aureus, 65-66 AD. Obv. NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right. Rev. VESTA above round, domed, hexastyle temple with three steps; within Vesta, draped, seated facing, head left, holding patera and long sceptre. RIC I (2nd ed.) 61; C. 334; Calicò 448. AV. 7.29 g. 20.00 mm. R. Rare and choice. Fascinating architectural type. Good VF/About EF.

Lot # 528 - Nero (54-68). AV Aureus, Rome mint, 65-66 AD. Obv. NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right. Rev. SALVS. Salus seated left on throne, holding patera and resting arm at side. RIC I (2nd ed.) 59; Calicò 445. AV. 7.31 g. 19.50 mm. R. Pair of dies of high artistic style. Centred and complete. Rare as such. Brilliant, with underlying luster. Insignificant minor scratches and light nick on edge. EF.

Lot # 527 - Claudius (41-54). AE As, Rome mint, 41-50 AD. Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP. Bare head left. Rev. LIBERTAS AVGVSTA SC. Libertas, draped, standing front, holding pileus in right hand and extending left. RIC I (2nd ed.) 97. AE. 8.09 g. 29.00 mm. Choice example with brown patina. Roughness, metal flaws on reverse. About EF.

Lot # 526 - Claudius (41-54). AE Quadrans, 41-54 AD. Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG. Modius on three legs. Rev. PON M TR P IMP P P COS II. Legend surrounding S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 90. AE. 3.10 g. 17.40 mm. A choice example. EF.

Lot # 525 - Claudius (41-54). AE Quadrans, Rome mint, 41 AD. Obv. [TI] CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG. Hand left, holding pair of scales; PNR below. Rev. PON M TR P IMP COS DES IT. Legend surrounding S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 85. AE. 2.92 g. 18.00 mm. Choice example with light brown patina. Peripheral areas of flat strike, otherwise. EF.

Lot # 524 - Claudius (41-54). AV Aureus, Rome mint, c. 50-51 AD. Obv. TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG PM TR P X IMP PP. Laureate head right. Rev. SPQR/PP/OB CS within oak wreath. RIC I (2nd ed.) 53; Calicò 383. AU. 7.77 g. 19.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and superb, light patina. About EF/EF. Claudius ascended to the imperial throne following the tumultuous demise of his nephew, Caligula, positioning himself as an unexpected figure in Roman history. Despite facing physical disabilities and familial neglect, Claudius navigated the treacherous waters of Julio-Claudian politics, ultimately earning respect for his moderation and administrative prowess. His portrayal on Roman coinage, particularly on aurei adorned with the Corona Civica, reflects his role in preserving the lives of his subjects, echoing the heroic deeds of his predecessors. While contemporary critics like Seneca and modern scholars like Stevenson may question his merit, Claudius' reign witnessed notable accomplishments, including territorial expansions into Thrace, Lycia, and Judaea, as well as the initiation of the conquest of Britain. Moreover, his centralized bureaucratic reforms and infrastructure developments left a lasting legacy on the Roman Empire. Despite being portrayed as lowbrow and easily manipulated by some ancient historians, recent scholarship has aimed to rehabilitate Claudius' reputation, emphasizing his intellectual pursuits and administrative achievements, including his scholarly works on Etruscan and Carthaginian history. Though his written works have been lost to time, their influence on subsequent Roman scholars like Pliny the Elder underscores Claudius' enduring impact on Roman intellectual life and governance.

Lot # 523 - Agrippina Senior, wife of Germanicus and mother of Caligula (died 33 AD). AE Sestertius, struck under Claudius. Obv. AGRIPPINA M F GERMANICI CAESARIS. Draped bust right, hair in long plait. Rev. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM PM TR P IMP PP around large SC. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Claud.) 102; von Kaenel Type 78. AE. 27.72 g. 34.50 mm. Scarce. Choice example with deep green patina and reddish spots. Gently smoothed. VF.

Lot # 522 - 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.) (Caligula) 57. AE. 15.19 g. 29.60 mm. A choice example with lovely chocolate patina. Good VF.

Lot # 521 - Gaius (Caligula) (37-41). AE Quadrans, 40-41. Obv. C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON G. 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.) Gaius/Caligula 52. AE. 2.63 g. 17.00 mm. Deep green patina. EF.

Lot # 520 - Gaius (Caligula) (37-41). AE Sestertius, 39-40 AD. Obv. C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS P M TR POT. Pietas, veiled and draped, seated left, holding patera, resting left arm on small facing figure; in exergue, PIETAS. Rev. DIVO-AVG, S-C. Hexastyle garlanded temple, before which Gaius veiled and togate, sacrifices over altar; one attendant leads bull to the altar; a second holds patera. RIC I (2nd ed.) 36. AE. 29.30 g. 35.00 mm. RR. Very rare and superb. Lovely deep green patina with deposits. EF.

Lot # 519 - Antonia, daughter of Mark Anthony and Octavia (died 45 AD). AE Dupondius, 41-42 AD. Obv. ANTONIA AVGVSTA. Draped bust right. Rev. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP SC. Claudius, veiled and togate, standing left, holding simpulum. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Claud.) 92. AE. 16.81 g. 28.50 mm. R. Rare and choice example. Leather patina. Light roughness. Good VF.

Lot # 518 - Nero Claudius Drusus, brother of Tiberius, father of Germanicus and Claudius (died 9 AD). AE Sestertius, struck under Claudius, 41-50 AD. Obv. NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP. Bare head of Nero Claudius Drusus left. Rev. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR A[VG PM] TR P IMP SC . Claudius, bare-headed and togate, seated left on curule chair, holding branch; miscellaneous weapons and armour lying around. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Claud.) 93. AE. 26.10 g. 34.00 mm. Choice example with solid green patina and minor reddish spots. Good VF/VF.

Lot # 517 - 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 AD. 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 POT II around large S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Tib.) 42. AE. 26.61 g. 36.00 mm. Scarce. Rare and delightful example, with green patina. Perfectly centred, with great details. Minor traces of smoothing, otherwise. EF.

Lot # 516 - Tiberius (14-37). AE As, Rome mint, 35-36 AD. Obv. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII. Laureate head left. Rev. PONTIF MAX TR POT XXXVII S C. Winged caduceus upright. RIC I (2nd ed.) 59. AE. 10.80 g. 27.50 mm. Lovely reddish brown patina. Slightly rough surface on reverse. Good VF.

Lot # 515 - Tiberius (14-37). AR Brockage Denarius, 'Tribute Penny' type. Lugdunum mint, 36-37 AD. Obv. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right. Rev. Incuse of the obverse. RIC I (2nd ed.) 30. AR. 3.80 g. 18.20 mm. R. Rare brockage. Good VF/EF.

Lot # 514 - Tiberius (14-37). AV Aureus, Lugdunum mint. Obv. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right. Rev. PONTIF MAXIM. Livia (as Pax) seated right, holding branch and sceptre; plain legs of chair. RIC I (2nd ed.) 25; C. 15; Calicò 305. AV. 7.67 g. 19.00 mm. RR. Very rare and choice, lightly toned. Good VF/EF.

Lot # 513 - Agrippa (died 12 BC). AE As. Rome mint. Struck under Caligula, 37-41 AD. Obv. M AGRIPPA L F COS III. Head left, wearing rostral crown. Rev. S C. Neptune, cloaked, standing left, holding dolphin in right hand and trident in left. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Gaius) 58. AE. 11.05 g. 29.00 mm. Outstanding example with dark patina. EF.

Lot # 512 - Augustus (Divus, died 14 AD). AE Sestertius. Restitution issue, struck under Nerva, 98 AD. Obv. DIVVS AV-GVSTVS. Laureate head right. Rev. IMP NERVA CAESAR AVGVSTVS REST around large SC. RIC II (Nerva) 136. AE. 25.29 g. 38.00 mm. R. Rare and outstanding example with bold portrait. Enchanting deep green patina. Minor traces of smoothing. EF/Good VF.

Lot # 511 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Tessera. Anonymous issues. Time of Tiberius. Struck circa 22/3-37 AD. Obv. Radiate head of Augustus right, within linear border. Rev. I within pearl border. C. 8 var. (head right); Buttrey 1975, portrait n. 6. AE. 3.27 g. 19.20 mm. R. Rare and choice example of this fascinating issue. Good VF.

Lot # 510 - 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. 13.08 g. 25.30 mm. Choice example with amazing details on reverse. Without the usual scratches. Lightly toned, with brassy highlights. Good VF/EF. This coin type was initially minted to commemorate Augustus' establishment of the colony named Colonia Augusta Nemausus in southern Gaul in 27 BC. However, the specific coin in question is part of a revival of the 'crocodile dupondius' design, which occurred two years after Agrippa's death. It features the abbreviation P P (Pater Patriae) on the obverse, a title Augustus was only given in 2 BC, indicating that it was issued at a later date.

Lot # 509 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 16 BC. Obv. OB CIVIS SERVATOS. Oak-wreath between two laurel branches. Rev. C GALLIVS C F LVPERCVS IIIVIR A A A F F. Legend surrounding S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 377. AE. 22.82 g. 36.40 mm. Superb example with high reliefs. Brassy patina with darkish deposits. Slightly rough surfaces. Good VF/About EF. Ex Naville Numismatics 62, 2020, 401.

Lot # 508 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, Lugdunum mint. Struck 2 BC - 4 AD. Obv. CAESAR AVGVST[VS DIVI F] PATER PATRIAE. Laureate head right. Rev. [C L] CAESARES (in exergue) AVGVSTI F COS [DESIG PRINC IVVENT]. Gaius and Lucius Caesares, on left and right, standing facing, each togate and resting hand on shield set on ground between them; behind each shield, spear; above, on left, simpulum right, and on right, lituus left. RIC I (2nd ed.) 207. AR. 3.71 g. 19.00 mm. Brilliant and superb. Lightly toned. Slightly off-centre. EF.

Lot # 507 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, Lugdunum mint, 15 BC. Obv. AVGVSTVS DIVI F. Bare head right. Rev. Bull butting right; in exergue, IMP•X. RIC I (2nd ed.) 167a. AR. 3.83 g. 19.00 mm. Superb example with delicate patina and iridescent spots. EF.

Lot # 5651 - Gordian III. 238 - 244 n. Chr. AE As (9,73 g.), 241 - 244 n. Chr. Mzst. Rom. Vs.: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, drapierte Panzerbüste mit Lorbeerkranz n. r. Rs.: AETERNITATI AVG / S - C, Sol mit Strahlenkrone u. Globus. RIC 297b; C. 44. Patina ss

Lot # 5104 - NON DISPONIBILE  NOT AVAILABLE Antonino Pio (138-161). Denario emesso sotto Marco Aurelio. D/ DIVVS ANTONINVS. Testa nuda a destra. R/ CONSECRATIO. Pira a quattro piani, sormontata da quadriga. RIC (M. Aur.) 436. C. 164. AG. g. 3.31 mm. 18.06 qSPL.

Lot # 5150 - Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar, 139-161. Sestertius (g 24.01, mm 31,1), Rome, 145. Bare-headed bust of Marcus Aurelius to right.Rev. Minerva standing right, brandishing spear in her right hand and holding shield in her left. S - C

Lot # 5921 - Constantine II as Caesar Æ follis, 2.26 g. CONSTANTINUS IUN NOB C laureate cuirassed bust right / GLORIA EXERCITUS two soldiers with shield and spear, two standards between them Good VF

Lot # 5596 - NON DISPONIBILE NOT AVAILABLE   Severus Alexander, 222-235. Sestertius Ae 31.35 mm, 13.91 g  Rome 231 IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P X COS III P P / S - C Sol standing left, raising his right hand and holding globe in his left. BMC 866. Cohen 412. RIC 515. Very fine. Green patina  

Lot # 4670 - CALIGULA (37-41). Quadrans. Rome.Obv: C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG / S - C. Pileus.Rev: PON M TR P III P P COS TERT / R C C.Condition: Good Very fine +Weight: 1.8 g.Diameter: 16,56 x 17,06 mm.

Lot # 5877 - Time of Maximinus II Æ 'Persecution Issue'. Antioch, AD 310-313. GENIO ANTIOCHENI, Tyche seated facing, river-god Orontes swimming below / APOLLONI SANCTO, Apollo standing left, holding patera and lyre, g 1,6. mm 16,2 x 16,06. Very Fine. Patina

Lot # 5876 - NB Time of Maximinus II Æ 'Persecution Issue'. Antioch, AD 310-313. IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter seated left on throne, holding globe and sceptre / VICTORIA AVGG, Victory advancing left with wreath and palm, g 1,55. mm 14,5 x 13,5. Good Very Fine. Good Patina

Lot # 5875 - Time of Maximinus II Æ 'Persecution Issue'. Antioch, AD 310-313. IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter seated left on throne, holding globe and sceptre / VICTORIA AVGG, Victory advancing left with wreath and palm, g 1,36. mm 15,5 x 16,6. Good Very Fine. Good Patina

Lot # 11128 - SELEUCID AND PIERIA, Antioch, Philip I ( 247-249 AD) AE Bronze (29.4mm, 12.77g) Obv: ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΙΟΥΛΙ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟϹ ϹƐΒ. Radiate and cuirassed bust of Philip left. Rev: ΑΝΤΙΟΧƐΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΟΛΩΝ. Veiled and turreted bust of Tyche to right; above, ram leaping to right, head reverted, star below, Δ-Ɛ across upper fields, S-C across lower fields. McAlee 997; BMC 532.

Lot # 5465 - Impero Romano - Caracalla 196-217. Sesterzio Ae. 211 d.C r/ PM TRP XIII COS III SC. Securita seduta a ds. Rif. C. 193. gr 23,25. mm 30,5. BB/qBB. Bel ritratto

Lot # 4758 - Impero Romano. Domiziano (81-96). Asse. D/ IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS X. Busto laureato a destra, con egida. R/ SALVTI AVGVST SC. Altare monumentale. RIC 250 (a). g 9.86, mm 27.25 . AE. MB-qBB

Lot # 5837 - Roman Empire Claudius II Gothicus 268-270 AD. Antoninianus g 3,11. mm 20,95 x 20,75. Obv: Imp Clavdivs Pf Avg Bust laureate r. Rx: VICTORIAE GOTHIC Trophy between two seated captives. Rare

Lot # 5885 - Impero Romano. Crispo (317-326). Follis r/ VOT X  in ex QT gr 3,42 mm 19,25

Lot # 5940 - Julian II (360-363). AE 27,06 x 29,7 mm. Arelate mint 360-363. Obv. D N FL CL IVLIA NVS P F AVG. Bust of Julian pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right. Rev. SECVRITAS REI PVB. Bull standing right, above two stars; in right field eagle standing right on wreath head left, holding another wreath in its beak. RIC VIII Arelate 319. g 9.2

Lot # 1129 - ONORIO (393-423) - ½ Centennionale; R/ Virtus exerciti - Zecca Antiochia – Conservazione elevata per il periodo - Tredici n. 47. q.SPL

Lot # 1128 - ONORIO (393-423) - Solido - Zecca Ravenna.

Lot # 1127 - GRAZIANO (367-383) - Siliqua - Zecca Treviri. SPL

Lot # 1126 - GIULIANO II (360-368) - Maiorina - Bel ritratto - Tredici n. 18. R BB+

Lot # 1125 - COSTANTINO II (337-361) - Siliqua; R/ Votis XXX Multis XXXX. - Fissurazione del metallo. BB

Lot # 1124 - COSTANTINO I (307-337) - Follis; R/ Donna stante a s. con frutti nelle mani - Cohen 479. NC Ae q.SPL