Roman Imperial Coins

Lot # 447 - Claudius (41-54). AE Quadrans, 42 AD. Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG. Hand holding scales; in field, P.N.R. Rev. PON M TR IMP PP COS II. Legend surrounding S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 91. AE. 2.88 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. Scarce and choice. Lovely green-brown patina. About EF.

Lot # 446 - 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. 3.24 g. 17.00 mm. Light brown patina with minor green deposits. About EF.

Lot # 445 - Caligula and Caesonia (39-41). AE As, Carthago Nova mint, Hispania. Obv. C. CAESAR AVG. GERMANIC. IMP. P.M. T.R.P. COS. Laureate head of Caligula right. Rev. CN. ATEL. FLAC. CN. POM. FLAC. II. VIR Q.V.I.N.C. Laureate bust of Caesonia, as Salus, right. SAL-AVG across field. RPC I 185; SNG Cop. 503. AE. 12.06 g. 27.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Lovely dark earthy patina. Slightly pitted surface on obverse. Good VF.

Lot # 444 - Julio-Claudian period, Caligula (?). AE Dichalkon, Alexandria mint, Egypt. Obv. Apis bull standing right; LB (date) above. Rev. Ibis standing left; [palm before]. Dattari 112; RPC I, 5112; K&G p. 363, A 3. AE. 1.24 g. 14.50 mm. RR. Very rare. VF.

Lot # 443 - Gaius (Caligula) (37-41). AE Quadrans, Rome mint, 39-40 AD. Obv. C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG. Pileus flanked by S C. Rev. PON M TR P III P P COS DES. Legend surrounding RCC large in center of field. RIC I (2nd ed.) 39. AE. 3.08 g. 18.50 mm. Scarce. Deep green patina with minor earthy deposits. Good VF/About EF.

Lot # 442 - Germanicus, son of Nero Claudius Drusus and Antonia (died 19). AE As, Rome mint, c. 42-43 AD. 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. 9.72 g. 30.00 mm. Rough surfaces. About VF/VF.

Lot # 441 - 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. 16.09 g. 28.00 mm. R. Rare. Dark brown patina. About VF.

Lot # 440 - 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. 26.08 g. 35.50 mm. R. Rare and fascinating issue. Well centred example. Gently smoothed. About VF/VF. Ex Artemide 'Collection J. Baptiste', 2013, 132. This issue commemorates the birth of twin sons to Drusus Caesar and his wife Livia Drusilla (Livilla). This event became part of the series issued in 22 AD to promote the imperial virtue and dynastic solidity of the second emperor's family. Tiberius Gemellus was made principal heir with his cousin Caligula upon the death of Tiberius. Within the year, however, Caligula had his cousin murdered.

Lot # 439 - Divus Augustus (died 14 AD). AE As. Struck under Tiberius. Obv. DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER. Radiate head left. Rev. Altar enclosure with double-panelled door; S C across fields; PROVIDENT in exergue. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Tib.) 81; C. 288. AE. 11.29 g. 28.50 mm. Bold portrait. Lovely earthy green patina. Good VF.

Lot # 438 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) . AR Denarius, Rome mint. C. Sulpicius Platorinus, moneyer, struck 13 BC. Obv. CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Bare head right. Rev. C • SVLPICI-VS • PLATORIN. Augustus and Agrippa, bare-headed and togate, seated side by side, facing slightly left, on a bisellium, placed on a platform which is ornamented with three rostra; on left, staff or spear. RIC I (2nd ed.) 406. AR. 3.38 g. 19.00 mm. RR. Very rare, lightly toned. About VF/VF.

Lot # 437 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) . AE Dupondius, Rome mint., 16 BC. C. Cassius Celer, moneyer. Obv. AVGVSTVS/ TRIBVNIC/ POTEST within wreath. Rev. C CASSIVS CELER III VIR A A A F F around S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 375. AE. 12.23 g. 27.00 mm. Nice warm brown patina. VF.

Lot # 436 - 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. 3.87 g. 19.00 mm. Sound metal and broad flan. A choice example, brilliant, with underlying luster and lightly toned, with golden hues. EF.

Lot # 9622 - Impero Romano - Augusto (27 a.C - 14 d.C). AE. Nemausus ca. 27 a.C. D/ IMP DIVI F. Testa di Agrippa a sinistra e di Augusto a destra. R/ COL NEM a destra e sinistra di una palma a cui è incatenato un coccodrillo. g 6,02. mm 24. MB-qBB  

Lot # 3820 - Impero Romano. Postumo. 259-267 d.C. Ae. D/ IMP CM CASS LAT POSTVMVS P AVG Busto radiato verso destra. R/ LAETITIA AVG Galea romana verso destra. RIC.143. Peso 15,8 gr. Diametro 27,7 x 28,8 mm. BB+

Lot # 9697 - MAXIMIANUS. First Reign, 286-305 AD. Antoninianus 3,26 g. Alexandria mint, 3rd officina. Struck 305-306 AD. IMP C MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / CONCORDIA MI-LITVM, prince standing right, holding parazonium, receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing left, holding sceptre; Γ//ALE. RIC VI 59b. Good VF+, green patina.

Lot # 9690 - Roman Provincial Probus BI Tetradrachm of Alexandria, Egypt. Dated RY 8 = AD 282-283. A K M AVP ΠΡOBOC CЄB, laureate and cuirassed bust to right / Eagle standing to left, head to right, with wreath in beak; L-H across fields. Emmett 3984; Dattari (Savio) 5556. 7,4g Very Fine. Rare.

Lot # 3827 - Probus (278-280) Rome A/ IMP PROBVS AVG Radiate bust on the left, with the imperial mantle, holding a scepter surmounted by an eagle. R/ SOLI INVICTO // R * B. The Sun in a quadriga on the left, holding a globe and a whip. C.644 - RCV.12038 Billon. 3.38g; 23.5 x 22.5mm

Lot # 3794 - Impero Romano - Tranquillina 241-244. Tracia. Deultum. g 8,9. mm 24. Bell'esemplare. R 

Lot # 3656 - Impero Romano - Elio. 137 d.C. Sesterzio. D/ L AELIVS CAESAR Testa di Elio verso destra. R/ TR POT COS II CONCORD la Concordia seduta verso sinistra con patera e cornucopia SC. RIC 1057. BB+. Patina verde

Lot # 3577 - Roman Imperial Civil Wars, 68-69. Denarius (Silver 17,6 x19,2 mm. 3,62 g), uncertain mint in Spain, 68. BON EVENT Diademed head of Bonus Eventus to right. Rev. ROM RENASC Roma standing right, holding Victory in right hand and long eagle-tipped scepter in left. BMC 9-10. Cohen 396. Martin 52. Nicolas 49. RIC 9. Rare and good Very fine.

Lot # 3574 - Impero Romano - Nerone (54-68). Sesterzio. D/ IMP NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER PM TR PPP. Testa laureata a sinistra. R/ PACE PR TERRA MARIQ. PARTA IANVM CLVSIT SC. Tempio di Giano. RIC 324. AE. g 21,59. mm 34,74. qBB. R. 

Lot # 3624 - Roman Empire NERVA, Divus Augustus, Restoration issue by Nerva in honour of Divus Augustus, (died A.D. 14), AE sestertius, struck under Nerva, Rome mint, issued 96 A.D., (22.87 g), obv. laureate head of Augustus to right, around DIVVS AVGVSTVS, rev. IMP NERVA CAESAR AVGVSTVS REST, around large SC, (S.3076, RIC 136, C.370 [Augustus], BMC 149). Green patina. F/ aVF Rare. This portrait type has no prototype, but restores simply the memory of Rome's first emperor [Sear].

Lot # 3915 - Gratian. AD 367-383. Æ (13,5 mm. 1,46g) Pearl-diademed draped and cuirassed bust right r/ VOT / XX / MVLT / XXX in four lines. VF-aEF, green patina.

Lot # 3917 - Valentinian II AD 375-392. Siscia Follis Æ 14,7 x 14,9 mm. 1,25 g D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG, draped, cuirassed and pearl-diademed bust right / VICTOR IA AVGGG / ASIS, Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm-branch. aEF. Green patina   Valentinian II, ascending to the throne of the Roman Empire in AD 375, was a pivotal figure during a tumultuous period in Roman history. Born in AD 371, he inherited the mantle of emperor upon the death of his father, Valentinian I, at a tender age. As a result, his rule was initially guided by regents and influential advisors. During Valentinian II's reign, the Roman Empire was deeply divided. He ruled over the western provinces, while his brother Valens governed the eastern territories. This division underscored the immense challenges of managing an empire stretched to its geographical and administrative limits. A defining aspect of Valentinian II's reign was the religious conflict between Nicene Christianity and Arianism. Although raised in the Nicene Christian faith, his mother held sympathies for Arianism, leading to religious tensions that reverberated throughout his rule. Powerful advisors and generals, notably figures like Arbogast, exerted substantial influence over Valentinian II's decisions and policies. Their sway over imperial affairs showcased the complexities of governance during this period. Tragically, Valentinian II's life ended abruptly and under mysterious circumstances in AD 392, possibly by his own hand. His death marked the conclusion of the Valentinian Dynasty, as the western and eastern halves of the Roman Empire continued to chart their separate courses.

Lot # 3895 - Julian II AD 361-363 Sirmium BSIRM AE Follis r/ VOT X MVLT XX. RIC VIII108 LRBC1619 gr 3,32. mm 19,67 x 20,4. Vz. Beautiful light green patina

Lot # 3860 - Constantine I the Great, 307-337, AE Follis, Treveri. Honorable. and armored. Bust right, IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG. Rs. Sol bust r., SOLI INVICTO COMITI. 3.62g. RIC 890; Kampm.136.181. EF

Lot # 3856 - Divus Galerius Follis (3.64 g, 25.4 mm). ca. 311 n. Chr. Mzst. Thessaloniki. Vs.: DIVO MAXIMIANO, draped bust with veiled head n. r. Rs.: MEM DIVI M AXIMIANI / A / SM TS·, Adler auf Schrein. Rif RIC VI 48. ss+

Lot # 3811 - VALERIAN I (253-260). Antoninianus. Samosata. Obv: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: VOTA ORBIS. Two Victories affixing shield on palm tree. Weight: 4.02 g. Diameter: 22.3mm. Untouched Beautiful silver plating

Lot # 3819 - Saloninus (258-260), Antoninianus 256, Asian mint Obverse: radiate and draped bust right SALON VALERIANVS NOB CAES Reverse: Saloninus in military attire and holding spear standing right, Spes standing left, presenting flower to Saloninus with right hand and holding skirt with left hand SPES PVBLICA Diameter 22.6 mm, weight 3.83 g Untouched

Lot # 3699 - Impero Romano. Faustina Figlia, moglie di Marco Aurelio, figlia di Antonino Pio e Faustina (deceduta nel 176 d.C.). Asse contromarcato. gr 11,9. mm 25,02 x 25,97

Lot # 3706 - Impero Romano - Commodo. 177-192 d.C. Æ Sesterzio (28,02mm. 20,95 g). Zecca di Roma 191 d.C. d/Testa laureata a destra r/ Cibele con timpano e scettro, seduta di fronte su leone che corre a destra. RIC 599. qBB. Raro 

Lot # 3708 - Commodus (177-192). AE Sestertius. Struck under Marcus Aurelius, 178 AD. Obv. Laureate head right. Rev. Libertas standing left, holding pileus and rod. RIC III (M. Aurel.) 1588. AE. 25.53 g. 32.00 mm. A superb portrait. Lovely deep olive green patina, with lighter highlights. Good VF/VF.

Lot # 3704 - Commodus (177-192) Sesterzio contromarcato da catalogare. gr 16,26

Lot # 3796 - Filippo I (244-249). Sesterzio, ca. 244 d.C. D/ IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Busto laureato, drappeggiato e corazzato a destra. R/ VICTORIA AVG. Vittoria avanza a destra; tiene una corona ed un ramo di palma. RIC 191a. AE. g 20,54. mm 30. BB+

Lot # 8229 - Impero Romano. Germanico. 15 a.C. - 19 d.C. Asse. D/Testa di Germanico verso sinistra GERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N. r/C CAESAR AVG DIVI AVG PRON AVG PM TR P IIII P P. RIC.43 Caligola. Peso 7,75. qBB

Lot # 8232 - TIBERIUS. 14-37 AD. Æ Sestertius 26.21 g. Rome mint. Struck 22-23 AD. CIVITATIBVS ASIAE RESTITVTIS, Tiberius, laureate, seated left on curule chair with feet on stool, holding patera and long sceptre / Legend around large S C. RIC I 48 (Tiberius); BMCRE 70 (Tiberius); Cohen 3. aF

Lot # 6454 - Egitto Alessandria Tetradramma BI da catalogare g 8,43. mm 22,01

Lot # 6430 - Claudius II (268-270) Tetradrachm Egypt Alexandria. g 9,4. mm 21,5

Lot # 6345 - Trajan BI Tetradrachm of Alexandria, Egypt. Radiate bust r. r. / Diademed and draped bust of Zeus r. 11.7g, 22.9 x 24.2mm

Lot # 6450 - AEGYPTUS Alexandria Maximianus Herculius (286-305) (D) Billon-Tetradrachme (8,4g), Jahr 6 = 290-291 n. Chr. Büste mit Lorbeerkranz, Drapierung und Kürass / Hercules mit Keule, Löwenfell und den Äpfeln der Hesperiden, im oberen l. Feld Stern. Emmett 4131 (R2), Geissen 3310, Kampmann/Ganschow 120.48. Vf - aEf

Lot # 6350 - Hadrian Æ Drachm of Alexandria, Egypt. Year 16 = AD 131/132. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Nilus reclining left, holding reed; crocodile below; L IS (date) in left field. Emmett 1014; Milne -. 24.7g - 34.7mm Very Fine.

Lot # 6358 - EGITTO, ALESSANDRIA, Antonino il Pio (138-161), AE dracma d/ Testa l. a destra, la spalla sinistra drappeggiata. r/ Trittolemo con i resti di un elefante, guida verso destra un carro trainato da due serpenti alati. Sopra, LIZ. 23,12 g. 33,8 mm

Lot # 6355 - EGITTO, ALESSANDRIA, Antonino il Pio (138-161), dracma AE, 138-139. D/ Busto a destra. R/ Tyche stesa a sinistra su un letto decorato con due ghirlande, un timone a destra, il braccio sinistro posto su un cuscino. Sopra LB (2° anno). Emmett 1687; Geissen 1312; Dattari 2888; Milne 1605. 24,40 g. 32,9 mm. qBB/BB+ Patina verde

Lot # 3695 - Lucius Verus (161-169). AR Denarius, 161 AD. Obv. IMP L AVREL VERVS AVG. Bust right, head bare. Rev. PROV DEOR TR P COS II. Providentia, standing facing, head left, holding globe and cornucopiae. RIC (M. Aurelius) 463. C. 144. AG. g 2,56. mm 17,7. VF.

Lot # 3847 - Maximianus Herculius AD 286-305. Siscia. Follis Æ. 28,9 mm. 7,9 g. d/IMP MAXIMIANVS PF AVG, laureate head right  r/SACRA MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTR Moneta standing left holding scales and cornucopiae. Star in left field, Γ in right field. Mintmark SIS.Good very fine. RIC VI Siscia 140b; Sear 13304.

Lot # 3566 - Nero (54-68). AE As, 62-68. Obv. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG GERM  Head of Nero, laureate, right. Rev. PACE P R VBIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT / S C. Temple of Janus, with latticed window to left and double doors to right. 9,58 g. 27,9 x 28,6 mm. VF. Green patina

Lot # 3637 - Trajan AD 98-117. Rome Denar AR. 19 mm. 3,37 g. IMP NERVA TRAIANVS AVG GER DACICVS, laureate bust right / P M TR P COS V P P, Dacian wearing peaked cap, seated on shield in mourning, curved sword below. EF/good VF-aEFRIC 89; RSC 260.

Lot # 8234 - Roman Imperial Coins. CALIGULA (37-41). Quadrans. Rome. Obv: C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG / S - C. Pileus. Rev: PON M TR P IIII P P COS TERT. Large R C C. RIC² 52.Weight: 3.08 g.Diameter: 18.7 x 16.2 mm.

Lot # 3828 - PROBUS. 277 AD. Siscia. Billon. Antoninianus. Diameter: 22.75mm. Weight: 4.22g. Mint state. Perfectly central. Full silvering. Exemplary of exceptional quality. right: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG. Radiated consular bust of Probus left, three-quarter front view, holding Scipio in right hand Reverse: ROMAE AE-TERNAE/ -|-// XXIP. Roma seated left on shield in hexastyle temple with triangular tympanum decorated with crown, holding victoriola in right hand and long scepter in left hand. Comments: Consular dress richly decorated with geometric figures. Rare type for the Siscia workshop. On the reverse, the statue of Roma in the temple is very close to the Probus medallions, cf. C. 544 and 545. On the reverse, the pediment is decorated and ornamented on the frieze. Comments: The reverse represents the first temple of Rome which will be destroyed by fire in 307. History: Probus was born on August 19, 232 in Sirmium. He led a brilliant military career during the reigns of Valerian I and Tacitus. He is commander of the army of the East on the death of Tacitus, he is immediately proclaimed emperor and easily triumphs over Floriano who is assassinated. The situation is serious. The Rhenish-Danubian limes gave way under the pressure of the Germanic invasions. Probus restores peace in Gaul, in Germany then in Raetia where he inflicts a severe defeat on the Germanic peoples, in Thrace where he crushes the Sarmatians and the Scythians, in Asia Minor which he cleanses of looters and pirates from Pamphylia, finally in Africa where he puts an end to incursions of the Blemmyes. In 280 he signed peace with Vahram II, Sassanid monarch. He has to face the encroachments of Saturnin, Bonose and Proculus. Probus, having triumphed over all his opponents, returned to Rome in 281 and celebrated his victories. Before preparing a new expedition against the Sassanids, he fell to the blows of his own soldiers at Sirmium in 282.

Lot # 3579 - Galba. 68-69 d.C. Æ Come (26,4 mm, 10,13 g). zecca di Roma. Testa nuda a destra / Vesta seduta a sinistra, tiene palladio e scettro trasversale. RIC I 375. q.BB. Patina verde scuro. Raro.