Monete dell'Impero Romano

Lotto n. 661 - SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS (193-211). Dupondius. Rome. Obv: SEVERVS PIVS AVG. Radiate head right.Rev: P M TR P XVIII COS III P P / S C. Roma seated right on throne, holding palladium and spear; before her, captive kneeling left, raising both hands.RIC 802.Scarce Condition: Very fine.Weight: 11.04 g. Diameter: 25 mm.Estimate: € 200Scarce

Lotto n. 660 - SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS (193-211). Denarius. Laodicea ad Mare. Obv: L SEPT SEV P ERET AVG IMP II. Laureate head right.Rev: FORT REDVC. Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia.RIC 451-2 var. (rev. legend). Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.48 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 75

Lotto n. 659 - SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS (193-211). Denarius. Emesa. Obv: IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II. Laureate head right.Rev: SAECVL FELICIT. Crescent with seven stars.RIC 417. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.89 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 60

Lotto n. 658 - SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS (193-211). Denarius. Emesa. Obv: IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II. Laureate head right.Rev: INVICTO IMP. Trophy of arms with helmet, shields and spears at base.RIC 389. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.10 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 100

Lotto n. 657 - SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS (193-211). Denarius. Rome. Obv: SEVERVS PIVS AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: P M TR P XVIII COS III P P. Salus seated left on throne, holding serpent.RIC 236. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.58 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 100

Lotto n. 656 - SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS (193-211). Denarius. Rome. Obv: SEVERVS PIVS AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: PART MAX P M TR P VIIII. Trophy flanked by two seated and bound captives.RIC 176. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.31 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 100

Lotto n. 655 - SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS (193-211). Denarius. Rome. Obv: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP IIII. Laureate head right.Rev: LIBERO PATRI. Bacchus/Liber standing left, holding thyrsus and oenochoe over panther.RIC 44.Scarce Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.60 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 50Scarce

Lotto n. 654 - CLODIUS ALBINUS (Caesar, 193-195). As. Rome. Obv: D CLOD SEPT ALBIN CAES. Bare head right.Rev: COS II / S - C. Aesculapius standing left, holding serpent-entwined staff.RIC 57a.Rare Condition: Very fine.Weight: 9.00 g. Diameter: 25 mm.Estimate: € 200Rare

Lotto n. 653 - PESCENNIUS NIGER (193-194). Denarius. Antioch. Obv: IMP CAES C PESC NIGER[. Laureate head right.Rev: SAECVLI FELICITAS. Seven stars above crescent.RIC 73a var. (obv. legend).Pescennius Niger came from a family of equestrian rank, probably from Aquinum. He joined the Senate in 180, was suffect consul, and in 183 fought against the barbarians in Dacia. In 188, Emperor Commodus sent him to Gaul against the bands of deserters commanded by Maternus, then entrusted him with the government of Syria. On hearing of the death of Commodus and then Pertinax, Pescennius had himself proclaimed emperor in Antioch (April 193). In fact, it seems that the Roman people had acclaimed him during the brief principality of Didius Julianus, considered by them to be the murderer of Pertinax, during the games in the Circus Maximus. He obtained recognition from the provinces of Asia Minor, the East, Egypt, and the king of the Parthians, while Armenia remained neutral. Meanwhile, in the West, power was seized by Septimius Severus, who was recognized by the Senate. Pescennius, with nine legions, undertook to defend Asia and went to Byzantium, which supported him. Here he was besieged by Septimius' troops, commanded by L. Marius Maximus Perpetuus. Septimius' army also obtained important victories at Cyzicus and Nicaea. This cost Pescennius the loss of Asia Minor and Egypt, also giving rise to rebellions in Arabia, Syria, and Palestine. The decisive battle took place at Issus, where Pescennius was severely defeated and forced to flee to Antioch, from where he tried to reach the king of the Parthians, but was killed in 194. The coins of Pescennius Niger have always been among the most desired by collectors, as evidenced by numerous accounts dating back to the 17th century, which considered his issues to be among the rarest and most prized. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.65 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 1000

Lotto n. 652 - DIDIUS JULIANUS (193). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES M DID IVLIAN AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: P M TR P COS. Fortuna standing left, holding rudder on globe and cornucopia.RIC 2. Condition: Fine.Weight: 2.30 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 200

Lotto n. 651 - PERTINAX (193). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES P HELV PERTIN AVG. Laureate head right.Rev: PROVID DEOR COS II. Providentia standing left, raising hands toward star to upper left.RIC 10a. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 2.82 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 200

Lotto n. 650 - COMMODUS (177-192). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: M COMMODVS ANT P FELIX AVG BRIT. Laureate head right.Rev: MART PACAT P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII COS V P P / S - C. Mars standing left, holding spear and branch.RIC 527. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 25.64 g. Diameter: 29 mm.Estimate: € 100

Lotto n. 649 - COMMODUS (177-192). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: M COMMODVS ANT P FELIX AVG BRIT. Laureate head right.Rev: PVBLICA FEL P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P / S - C. Felicitas standing left, holding patera and sceptre.RIC 503. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 26.29 g. Diameter: 29 mm.Estimate: € 400

Lotto n. 648 - COMMODUS (177-192). Denarius. Rome. Obv: M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT. Laureate head right.Rev: MART PAC P M TR P XIIII COS V P P. Mars standing left, holding branch and spear.RIC 175. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 3.49 g. Diameter: 17 mm.Estimate: € 50

Lotto n. 647 - LUCILLA (Augusta, 164-182). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F. Draped bust right.Rev: VENVS / S - C. Venus seated left on throne, holding Victory and sceptre.RIC 1772 (Aurelius). Condition: Near very fine; patina faults.Weight: 25.76 g. Diameter: 31 mm.Estimate: € 60

Lotto n. 646 - LUCILLA (Augusta, 164-182). Denarius. Rome. Obv: LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F. Draped bust right.Rev: CONCORDIA. Concordia seated left, holding patera, resting arm on statue of Spes.RIC 758 (Aurelius). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.45 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 50

Lotto n. 645 - LUCIUS VERUS (161-169). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX. Laureate head right.Rev: TR POT VI IMP III COS II / S - C. Victory standing left, erecting trophy and holding palm.RIC 1438 (Aurelius). Condition: Good fine.Weight: 29.26 g. Diameter: 34 mm.Estimate: € 50

Lotto n. 644 - LUCIUS VERUS (161-169). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: L AVREL VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS. Bare-headed and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.Rev: TR P IIII IMP II COS II / S - C. Mars advancing right, holding trophy and spear.RIC 1381 (Aurelius) var. (bust type). Condition: Good fine.Weight: 25.33 g. Diameter: 32 mm.Estimate: € 200

Lotto n. 643 - LUCIUS VERUS (161-169). Denarius. Rome. Obv: L VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS. Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.Rev: TR P IIII IMP II COS II. Mars standing right, holding spear and resting hand upon shield.RIC 514 (Aurelius). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.54 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 100

Lotto n. 642 - LUCIUS VERUS (161-169). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP L AVREL VERVS AVG. Bareheaded bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: PROV DEOR TR P II COS II. Providentia standing left, holding globus and cornucopia.RIC 482 (Aurelius) var. (bust type). Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.32 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 100

Lotto n. 641 - FAUSTINA II (Augusta, 147-175). As. Rome. Obv: FAVSTINA AVG PII AVG FIL. Draped bust right.Rev: IVNO / S - C. Juno standing facing, head left, with patera and sceptre.RIC 1398 (Pius). Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 12.92 g. Diameter: 28 mm.Estimate: € 200

Lotto n. 640 - FAUSTINA II (Augusta, 147-175). Denarius. Rome. Obv: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Diademed and draped bust right.Rev: SALVS. Salus seated left on throne, feeding serpent rising from altar to left with patera.RIC 714 (Aurelius).With old envelope Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.77 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 50

Lotto n. 639 - FAUSTINA II (Augusta, 147-175). Denarius. Rome. Obv: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Draped bust right.Rev: SAECVLI FELICIT. Draped and ornamented throne on which sit two infant boys.RIC 711 (Aurelius). Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 2.73 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 75

Lotto n. 638 - MARCUS AURELIUS (161-180). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVII. Laureate head right.Rev: GERMANICO AVG IMP VI COS III. Trophy between a German woman seated left on shield and bound German man standing right.RIC 1058.The Marcomannic Wars (AD 166-180) were among the most critical moments faced by the Roman Empire: a long and exhausting conflict that severely tested Rome’s political, economic and military stability. Marcus Aurelius confronted a wave of barbarian invasions that swept across the Danube and reached Italy itself, further aggravated by a devastating epidemic arriving from the East. After the dangerous usurpation attempt by Avidius Cassius, Marcus Aurelius decided in AD 177 to associate his young son Commodus with imperial power. This choice broke with the tradition of the Antonine dynasty, which had always adopted the “best man” as successor, and was seen as an act driven by paternal affection and by a quasi‑sacred idea of dynastic continuity. Commodus accompanied his father to the Danubian front during the final years of the conflict. The Roman armies achieved fresh victories, and in AD 179–180 they wintered deep within enemy territory. It was a moment when the war finally seemed to be turning decisively in Rome’s favour. But on 17 March AD 180 Marcus Aurelius died at Vindobona. Only a few weeks later, Commodus brought the war to an end by concluding peace. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 22.58 g. Diameter: 31 mm.Estimate: € 125

Lotto n. 637 - MARCUS AURELIUS (161-180). Denarius. Rome. Obv: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI. Laureate head right.Rev: IMP VI COS III. Roma seated left, holding Victory and spear; behind her, round decorated shield.RIC 259. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.50 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 100

Lotto n. 636 - MARCUS AURELIUS (161-180). Denarius. Rome. Obv: M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX. Laureate head right.Rev: TR P XXI IMP IIII COS III. Providentia standing left, holding sceptre and wand over globe.RIC 170. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.29 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 50

Lotto n. 635 - MARCUS AURELIUS (161-180). Denarius. Rome. Obv: M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX. Laureate head right.Rev: TR P XX IMP IIII COS III. Victory standing facing, head right, holding palm frond and round shield inscribed VIC/ PAR set upon palm tree to right.RIC 163. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.66 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 100

Lotto n. 634 - MARCUS AURELIUS (Caesar, 139-161). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII FIL. Bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: TR POT VIII COS II / S - C. Minerva standing facing, head left, holding owl and spear, shield on ground behind.RIC 1314 (Pius). Condition: Good fine.Weight: 24.23 g. Diameter: 33 mm.Estimate: € 50

Lotto n. 633 - MARCUS AURELIUS (Caesar, 139-161). Denarius. Rome. Obv: AVRELIVS CAES ANTON AVG PII F. Bare head right, bearded.Rev: TR POT XII COS II. Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and sceptre.RIC 475a (Pius) var. (Felicitas leaning on column). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.54 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 50

Lotto n. 632 - MARCUS AURELIUS (Caesar, 139-161). Denarius. Rome. Obv: AVRELIVS CAESAR ANTONINI AVG PII FIL. Bare head right.Rev: TR POT III COS II / CLEM. Clementia standing facing, head left, holding patera and hem of skirt.RIC 448b (Pius). Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 3.14 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 150

Lotto n. 631 - MARCUS AURELIUS (Caesar, 139-161). Denarius. Rome. Obv: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F. Bare head right.Rev: TR POT III COS II. Minerva standing right, holding spear and resting on shield.RIC 444 (Pius). Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.07 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 100

Lotto n. 630 - MARCUS AURELIUS (Caesar, 139-161). Denarius. Rome. Obv: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F. Bare head right.Rev: TR POT COS II. Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt.RIC 437 (Pius). Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 3.62 g. Diameter: 20 mm.Estimate: € 100

Lotto n. 629 - MARCUS AURELIUS (Caesar, 139-161). Denarius. Rome. Obv: AVRELIVS CAES AVG PII F. Bare-headed bust right, with slight drapery.Rev: VIRTVS COS II. Virtus standing right, with foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium.RIC 433 (Pius) var. (no drapery). Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.53 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 50

Lotto n. 628 - DIVA FAUSTINA I (Died 140/1). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: DIVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA. Diademed and draped bust right.Rev: PIETAS AVG / S - C. Pietas standing left, sacrificing over lighted altar and holding incense box.RIC 1146A (Pius). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 23.52 g. Diameter: 33 mm.Estimate: € 100

Lotto n. 627 - DIVA FAUSTINA I (Died 140/1). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: DIVA FAVSTINA. Draped bust right.Rev: IVNO / S - C. Juno standing left, holding patera and sceptre.RIC 1143 (Pius). Condition: Good fine.Weight: 25.70 g. Diameter: 32 mm.Estimate: € 50

Lotto n. 626 - DIVA FAUSTINA I (Died 140/1). Denarius. Rome. Obv: DIVA FAVSTINA. Draped bust right.Rev: CONSECRATIO. Ceres standing left, raising hand and holding torch.RIC 382b (Pius). Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.93 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 100

Lotto n. 625 - DIVA FAUSTINA I (Died 140/1). Denarius. Rome. Obv: DIVA FAVSTINA. Draped bust right.Rev: AVGVSTA. Vesta standing left, holding simpulum and palladium.RIC 368 (Pius). Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.51 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 100

Lotto n. 624 - DIVA FAUSTINA I (Died 140/1). Denarius. Rome. Obv: DIVA FAVSTINA. Draped bust right.Rev: AVGVSTA. Ceres (or Aeternitas) standing left, extending arm and holding torch.RIC 361 (Pius). Condition: Mint State.Weight: 3.36 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 180

Lotto n. 623 - DIVA FAUSTINA I (Died 140/1). Denarius. Rome. Obv: DIVA AVG FAVSTINA. Draped bust right.Rev: AETERNITAS. Aeternitas standing left, holding globe and sceptre.RIC 350a (Pius). Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 2.82 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 50

Lotto n. 622 - DIVA FAUSTINA I (Died 140/1). Denarius. Rome. Obv: DIVA FAVSTINA. Draped bust right.Rev: AETERNITAS. Fortuna standing left, holding globus and rudder.RIC 348a (Pius). Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.53 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 100

Lotto n. 621 - DIVA FAUSTINA I (Died 140/1). Denarius. Rome. Obv: DIVA FAVSTINA. Draped bust right.Rev: AETERNITAS. Aeternitas (or Juno) standing facing, head left, raising hand and holding sceptre.RIC 344 (Pius). Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.48 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 75

Lotto n. 620 - DIVA FAUSTINA I (Died 140/1). Denarius. Rome. Obv: DIVA FAVSTINA. Draped bust right.Rev: AETERNITAS. Aeternitas (or Juno) standing facing, head left, raising hand and holding sceptre.RIC 344 (Pius). Condition: Mint State.Weight: 3.50 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Estimate: € 180

Lotto n. 619 - DIVA FAUSTINA I (Died 140/1). Denarius. Rome. Obv: DIVA FAVSTINA. Draped bust right.Rev: AED DIV FAVSTINAE. Hexastyle temple containing seated figure of Faustina; fencing before; facing quadriga on top, statues at corners and below.RIC 343 (Pius). Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.69 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 100

Lotto n. 618 - DIVUS ANTONINUS PIUS (Died 161). Sestertius. Rome. Struck under Marcus Aurelius. Obv: DIVVS ANTONINVS. Bare head right.Rev: CONSECRATIO / S - C. Four-tiered garlanded and draped funeral pyre surmounted by facing quadriga; standing statues on second and third level.RIC 1266 (Aurelius). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 23.82 g. Diameter: 31 mm.Estimate: € 200

Lotto n. 617 - ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XIIII. Laureate head right.Rev: COS IIII / S - C. Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia.RIC 866. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 28.31 g. Diameter: 35 mm.Estimate: € 50

Lotto n. 616 - ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161). Denarius. Rome. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII. Laureate head right.Rev: VOTA SVSCEPTA DEC III / COS IIII. Pius standing left, sacrificing with patera over tripod to left.RIC 294a. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.36 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 50

Lotto n. 615 - ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161). Denarius. Contemporary imitation. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII. Laureate head right.Rev: VOT SVSCEPTA VIGENNALIII / COS IIII. Pius standing left, sacrificing with patera over tripod to left.Cf. RIC 293a (for prototype). Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 2.36 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 150

Lotto n. 614 - ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161). Denarius. Rome. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P. Laureate head right.Rev: VOTA SVSCEP DECENN III / COS IIII. Pius standing left, sacrificing with patera over altar to left.RIC 293. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 3.43 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 120

Lotto n. 613 - ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161). Denarius. Rome. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II. Laureate head right.Rev: TR POT XX COS IIII. Annona seated right, holding cornucopia, modius before.RIC 262. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.29 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 75

Lotto n. 612 - ANTONINUS PIUS (138-161). Denarius. Rome. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II. Laureate head right.Rev: TR POT XIX COS IIII. Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopia.RIC 252. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.42 g. Diameter: 18 mm.Estimate: € 125