Roman Imperial Coins

Lot # 470 - Vespasian (69-79). AR Denarius, 69-70 AD. Obv. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. Judaea seated to right against trophy; IVDAEA in exergue. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 2; Hendin 1479. AR. 2.96 g. 18.50 mm. R. Rare. Metal flaw on obverse. About VF.
Lot # 469 - Galba (68-69). AE As, Rome mint. Obv. SER GALBA IMP CAES AVG TR P. Laureate head right. Rev. LIBERTAS AVGVST SC. Libertas standing left, holding pileus and vertical road. RIC I (2nd ed.) 441. AE. 9.40 g. 27.00 mm. R. Rare. Nice brown patina. Metal flaw on obverse. VF.
Lot # 468 - Galba (68-69). AE As, c. August-October 68 AD. Obv. IMP SER SVLP GALBA CAES AVG TR P. Laureate head right. Rev. LIBERTAS PVBLICA SC. Libertas standing left, holding pileus and vindicta. RIC I (2nd ed.) 328. AE. 10.00 g. 27.50 mm. Rough surfaces. Lovely brown patina. VF.
Lot # 467 - Diva Poppaea and Diva Claudia (died 65 and 63 AD.). AE 20.5 mm. Caesarea, Trachonitis, Syria. Struck under Nero, c. 65 AD. Obv. DIVA POPPAEA AVG. Distyle temple with seated figure of Poppea. Rev. DIVA CLAVD NER F. Hexastyle temple with figure of Nero. RPC I 4846; Hendin 1270. AE. 4.80 g. 20.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, lovely brown patina with earthy deposits. Slightly rough surface on reverse. Good F. The only coin issued in the name of Claudia, Nero's daughter, who died in infancy in 63 AD. Poppaea, her mother, was kicked to death by Nero two years later.
Lot # 466 - Nero (54 68). BI Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint (Egypt), dated RY 12 (65-66). Obv. Radiate bust right, wearing aegis. Rev. Draped bust of Alexandria right, wearing elephant-headdress. K&G 14.88; RPC I 5289. BI. 12.87 g. 24.00 mm. Pleasant old cabinet tone. Some minor metal defects, otherwise. good VF.
Lot # 465 - Nero (54-68). AE Semis. Obv. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM. Bare head left. Rev. CER QVINO ROM CON. Table seen from three-quarter angle, bearing urn and wreath, round shield resting against table leg; value-mark S above table, to left, SC in exergue. Cf. RIC I (2nd ed.) 487. AE. 4.51 g. 19.00 mm. Reddish brown surfaces with green spots. Roughness. VF.
Lot # 464 - Nero (54-68). AE As, Rome mint, 62-68. Obv. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG GERM. Laureate head right. Rev. S C. Victory, winged, draped, moving left, holding in both hands shield inscribed S P Q R. RIC I (2nd ed.) 351. AE. 11.51 g. 26.00 mm. About VF.
Lot # 463 - Nero (54-68). AE As, Rome mint, 62-68. Obv. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG GERM. Laureate head left. 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 ('ubique door'). RIC I (2nd ed.) 348. AE. 8.23 g. 27.00 mm. Lovely bluish green patina. Good VF.
Lot # 462 - Nero (54-68). AE As, Rome mint, c. 65 AD. Obv. NERO CAESAR AVG GERM IMP. Laureate head right. Rev. S - C. Victory flying left, holding shield inscribed SPQR. RIC I (2nd ed.) 312. AE. 11.00 g. 29.80 mm. Untouched deep green patina and bold portrait. VF.
Lot # 461 - Nero (54-68). AE Quadrans, Rome mint, 62 AD. Obv. NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM. Column, upon which rests a crested helmet: spear behind, round shield leaning against column. Rev. PON M TR P IMP P P. Olive branch. RIC I (2nd ed.) 256 var. (obverse legend); C. 188 var. (same). AE. 3.09 g. 18.50 mm. R. Rare. Slightly rough surfaces. SC is missing from reverse. About VF.
Lot # 460 - Nero (54-68). AE Quadrans, Rome mint, c. 64 AD. Obv. NERO CLAV CAE AVG GER. Helmet right on column, with a round shield and a spear at its base. Rev. P M TR P IMP P P / S C. Olive branch. RIC I (2nd ed.) 251. AE. 1.61 g. 15.50 mm. Scarce. Lovely dark patina. Slightly rough surfaces. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 459 - Nero (54-68). AE Dupondius, Rome mint, 64 AD. Obv. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P. Radiate bust right. Rev. GENIO AVGVSTI S C. Genius standing left holding cornucopiae and patera, altar before, T in exergue. RIC I (2nd ed.) 124. AE. 6.57 g. 24.00 mm. Rough surface on reverse. VF.
Lot # 458 - Nero (54-68). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 65-66. Obv. NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right, with beard. Rev. SALVS. Salus, draped, seated left, on ornamental throne, holding patera in right hand and resting left hand on side. RIC I (2nd ed.) 60. AR. 3.24 g. 18.70 mm. Nice style portrait. VF/About VF.
Nero as Augustus Germanicus
Lot # 457 - Nero (54-68). Forreè (?) Denarius, Rome mint, 64-65. Obv. NERO CAESAR. Laureate head right, with beard. Rev. AVGVSTVS GERMANICVS. Nero, radiate, togate, standing front, left knee slightly bent, holding branch in right hand and Victory on globe in left. RIC I (2nd ed.) 47. AE/AR. 3.01 g. 18.00 mm. Striking weakness and slight metal flaws, otherwise. about VF.
Lot # 456 - Nero as Caesar (50-54). Fourrèe Denarius, Lugdunum mint. Struck under Claudius, 51 AD. Obv. NERO CLAVD CAES DRVSVS GERM PRINC IVVENT. Bare-headed and draped young bust left. Rev. SACERD COOPT IN OMN CONL SVPRA NVM EX SC. On left, simpulum above tripod; on right, lituus above patera. Cf. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Claudius) 77. AE/AR. 1.90 g. 19.00 mm. RR. F.
Lot # 455 - Claudius (41-54) with Messalina, his third wife (died 48 AD). BI Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint, year 1 (41/2 AD). Obv. Laureate head of Claudius right; in front, LA. Rev. Messalina standing left, leaning on column, holding two children (Britannicus and Octavia) and grain ears. RPC I 5113; Dattari 119. BI. 8.06 g. 25.00 mm. R. Rare year for issue. Heavy cleaning marks. About VF.
Lot # 454 - Claudius (41-54). AE As, 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, brandishing javelin in right hand and holding shield in left. RIC I (2nd ed.) 116. AE. 11.27 g. 29.50 mm. Lovely brown patina with green hues. About VF/VF.
Lot # 453 - 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. 3.18 g. 17.00 mm. A choice example with lovely dark patina. EF.
Lot # 452 - 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. 3.69 g. 18.00 mm. Lovely dark earthy patina. Cleaning marks. VF.
Lot # 451 - 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. 3.73 g. 18.50 mm. Lovely green patina. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 450 - Gaius (Caligula) (37-41). AE Quadrans. Obv. C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG. Pileus; S C across fields. Rev. PON M TR P III P P COS DES III around RRC. RIC I (2nd ed.) 39; C. 5. AE. 3.88 g. 18.50 mm. VF.
Lot # 449 - Gaius (Caligula) (37-41). AE As, Rome mint, 37-38. Obv. C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT. Bare head left. Rev. VESTA S C. Vesta, veiled and draped, seated left on throne with ornamented back and legs, holding patera in right hand and long transverse sceptre in left. RIC I (2nd ed.) 38. AE. 10.72 g. 30.40 mm. VF.
Lot # 448 - Gaius (Caligula) (37-41). AE As, Rome mint, 37-38. Obv. C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT. Bare head left. Rev. VESTA S C. Vesta, veiled and draped, seated left on throne with ornamented back and legs, holding patera in right hand and long transverse sceptre in left. RIC I (2nd ed.) 38. AE. 10.24 g. 29.00 mm. Dark tone with artificial green patina. Slightly porous surfaces. VF.
Lot # 447 - Nero Claudius Drusus (died 9 AD). AE Sestertius, struck under Claudius (50-54). Obv. Head of Nero Claudius Drusus, bare, left. Rev. Claudius, togate, seated left on curule chair, holding branch in right hand; various arms around. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Claud.) 109. AE. 25.70 g. 34.00 mm. Reddish brown patina. Hairline flan crack. About VF.
Lot # 446 - 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.) Tiberius 45. AE. 8.38 g. 27.00 mm. R. Rare. Slightly rough surfaces. About VF.
Lot # 445 - Drusus, son of Tiberius (died 23 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 22-23. Obv. Confronting heads of two little boys on crossed cornucopias, with winged caduceus between them. Rev. DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N PONT TR POT II. Legend surrounding large S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) Tiberius 42. AE. 25.70 g. 35.00 mm. Green patina. Repair on obverse. VF.
Lot # 444 - Tiberius (14-37). Fourrée Denarius, time of Tiberius. Obv. TI CAESAR DIVI [...] AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right. Rev. AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, C. L. CAESARES (in exergue). Caius and Lucius Caesars standing facing, two shields and two spears between them; above, on left, simpulum right, and on right, lituus left. For reverse: RIC I (2nd ed.) 207. AE/AR. 3.29 g. 18.00 mm. RR. Very rare and interesting. Ancient forgery hybrid type using an obverse of Tiberius with a reverse of Augustus. VF.
The Tribute Penny Denarius
Lot # 443 - Tiberius (14-37). AR Denarius 'Tribute Penny' type. Lugdunum mint, 36-37 AD. Obv. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right. Rev. PONTIF MΛXIM. Livia as Pax, seated right, holding sceptre and olive branch. RIC I (2nd ed.) 30. AR. 3.43 g. 19.00 mm. A nice example. Slightly rough surfaces. Expressive portrait, lovely iridescent tone, with blue and reddish hues. About EF. The tribute penny was the coin that was shown to Jesus when he made his famous speech 'Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's.' The phrase comes from the King James Version of the gospel account: Jesus is asked, 'Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?' (Mark 12:14) and he replies, 'bring me a penny, that I may see it' (Mark 12:15).
Lot # 442 - 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. 21.99 g. 27.00 mm. Good F. 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 # 441 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE 22 mm. Sicily, uncertain mint. Obv. AVGVSTVS. Bare head right. Rev. STATIVS FLACCVS P COTTA BA II VIR. SISENNA/PR. COS within wreath. RPC I 668; CNS I (Panormus) 40. AE. 6.20 g. 22.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Light cleaning marks. About VF/VF.
Lot # 440 - Divus Augustus (died 14 AD). AE As, Rome mint, 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.) Tiberius 81. AE. 10.70 g. 29.00 mm. Gently cleaned. Good VF.
Lot # 439 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE As, Rome mint, 11-12. Obv. IMP CAESAR DIVI F AVGVSTVS IMP XX. Bare head left. Rev. PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN POT XXXIIII. Legend surrounding S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 471. AE. 9.96 g. 29.00 mm. About VF/VF.
Lot # 438 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Quadrans, c. 5 BC. Apronius, Galus, Messala, Sisenna, moneyers. Obv. GALVS SISENNA III VIR. Altar. Rev. MESSALLA APRONIVS A A A F F. S C in field. RIC I (2nd ed.) 452 var. AE. 3.51 g. 15.00 mm. Scarce. Variety with obverse and reverse legend switched. Cleaning marks on reverse. VF.
Lot # 437 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE As. Rome mint, Lurius Agrippa moneyer, struck c. 7 BC. Obv. [CAESAR AVGVST PONT MAX TRI]BVNIC P. Bare head right. Rev. P LVRIVS AGRIPPA III VIR AAAFF round SC. RIC I (2nd ed.) 427. AE. 10.44 g. 28.00 mm. Scarce. Unusual portrait of Augustus. About VF.
Lot # 436 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Quadrans, Lamia, Silus and Annius moneyers, Rome mint. Obv. LAMIA SILIVS ANNIVS around cornucopiae; S-C across fields. Rev. III VIR AAAFF, garlanded altar with bowl-shaped top. RIC I (2nd ed.) 422. AR. 2.95 g. 17.50 mm. Green patina. Good VF.
Lot # 435 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Quadrans, 9 BC. Obv. LAMIA SILVS ANNIVS. Clasped right hands holding caduceus. Rev. III VIR AAA FF around large SC. RIC I (2nd ed.) 420; C. 338. AE. 3.23 g. 16.00 mm. Green patina. VF.
Lot # 434 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Quadrans, 9 BC. Obv. LAMIA SILVS ANNIVS. Clasped right hands holding caduceus. Rev. III VIR AAA FF around large SC. RIC I (2nd ed.) 420; C. 338. AE. 2.68 g. 17.00 mm. Lovely earthy brown patina. VF.
Lot # 433 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Dupondius, L. Naevius Surdinus moneyer. Obv. AVGVSTVS TRIBVNIC POTEST written in three lines within oak wreath. Rev. L SVRDINVS III VIR A A A F F around large S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 384; C. 472. AE. 12.00 g. 27.50 mm. Lovely deep green patina. VF.
Lot # 432 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). Fourrée Quinarius, Uncertain mint, 29-26 BC. Obv. CAESAR IMP VII. Bare head right. Rev. ASIA RECEPTA. Victory, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left, on cista mystica between two snakes. RIC I (2nd ed.) 276. AR/AE. 1.23 g. 14.00 mm. VF.
Lot # 431 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, Lugdunum mint, 2 BC-4 AD. Obv. CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. Laureate head right. Rev. C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT. Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing, each, togate, resting hand on shield and spear, simpulum, left, and lituus, right, flanking, right and left respectively; X below each. RIC I (2nd ed.) 210. AR. 3.56 g. 18.50 mm. Scarce. Nice example, toned. Banker's marks on obverse. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 430 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, Lugdunum mint, c. 2 BC-4 AD. Obv. CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. Laureate head right. Rev. AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT/ C. L. CAESARES (in exergue). Caius and Lucius Caesars standing facing, two shields and two spears between them; above, on left, simpulum right, and on right, lituus left. RIC I (2nd ed.) 207. AR. 3.51 g. 20.50 mm. Lightly toned. Small metal defect on obverse. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 429 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius. Lugdunum mint, 10 BC. Obv. AVGVSTVS [DIVI F]. Laureate head right. Rev. Bull butting right; IMP•XII in exergue. RIC I (2nd ed.) 187a; C. 153. AR. 3.77 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. Well centred and lightly toned example. Minor porosity. VF.
Lot # 428 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius. Lugdunum mint. Obv. AVGVSTVS DIVI F. Bare head right. Rev. IMP XI (or XII), SICIL. Diana, in tunic, standing at angle to left, leaning right hand on spear and holding bow in left; dog left. RIC I (2nd ed.) 173a (Scarce) or 182 (R3). AR. 3.69 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. Nicely toned. Light scratches. About VF.
Lot # 427 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) with Agrippa. AE As, Nemausus mint, 20-10 BC. Obv. IMP DIVI F. Heads of Agrippa (left) and Augustus (right) back to back, Agrippa wearing combined rostral crown and laurel wreath and Augustus is bare-headed. Rev. COL NEM. Crocodile chained to palm-shoot with tip right; above on left a wreath with long ties. RIC I (2nd ed.) 157. AE. 11.19 g. 27.00 mm. Overstrike. About VF.
Lot # 426 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) with Agrippa. AE Dupondius (?), Nemausus mint, 20-10 BC. Obv. IMP DIVI F. Heads of Agrippa (left) and Augustus (right) back to back, Agrippa wearing combined rostral crown and laurel wreath and Augustus is bare-headed. Rev. COL NEM. Crocodile chained to palm-shoot with tip right; above on left a wreath with long ties. RIC I (2nd ed.) 154. AE. 15.80 g. 26.60 mm. Scarce. Interesting countermark on obverse. Good F/F. The types commemorate the victory over Mark Antony and Cleopatra and capture of Egypt by Augustus and Agrippa.
Lot # 3445 - IULIA TITI (+ 89 d.C.). Denario 80-81 d.C. (sotto Tito). d/ IVLIA AVGVSTA TITI AVGVSTI F. Busto drappeggiato con diadema e treccia  r/ VENVS AVGVST. Venere con elmo e scettro, di spalle stante a destra, il braccio sinistro appoggiato su una colonna. RIC 388. C. 14. BMC 141.g 3,44 mm 18,8 x 19,03
Lot # 3632 - Julia Soaemias, Augusta, 218-222. Asse Ae 26,1 mm, 10.83 g d/ Busto a ds  r/ VENUS CAELESTIS.  BMC -. Cohen 12. RIC 404. Raro 
Lot # 10961 - CARACALLA (198-217). Ae mm 28,1 x 24,6  d/Testa laureata a destra r/Caracalla a cavallo impennato a sinistra, si prepara a scagliare la lancia contro il nemico caduto a sinistra. RIC449a. g 9,32
Lot # 3612 - Caracalla, 197 - 217 AE Dupondius 10,65g  r/ PROVIDENTIA DEORUM patina verde 
Lot # 3758 - Maxentius (307-312). Æ Quarter Follis (16,55 mm. 1,85 g). Rome 310-2. Laureate head r. R/ VOT/QQ/MVL/X within wreath. RIC VI 281a.  near VF