RES PVBLICA, IMPERIVM, BYZANTIVM A Selected Collection of Roman Republican, Imperial and Byzantine Co [..]
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RES PVBLICA, IMPERIVM, BYZANTIVM A Selected Collection of Roman Republican, Imperial and Byzantine Coins
Bertolami Fine Art S.r.o at Axevera Consulting a.s. - 18, Máchova 838, Vinohrady 120 00 Prague, Czech Republic, tue 8 - wed 9 July 2025
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8 July 2025 at 4:30 pm CEST: lots 1-171
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9 July 2025 at 3:30 pm CEST: lots 172-547
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8 July 2025 at 4:30 pm CEST: lots 1-171
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9 July 2025 at 3:30 pm CEST: lots 172-547
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L. Papius, Denarius serratus, 79 BC; AR (3,88 g; 19,2 mm; 12 h)
Head of Juno Sospita r., greave behind; Rv. Griffin leaping r., below, harpa; in exergue, L·PAPI. Crawford 384/1; Babelon (Papia) 1; Sydenham 773. Near extremely fine.
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L. Papius, Denarius serratus, 79 BC; AR (3,88 g; 19,2 mm; 12 h)
Head of Juno Sospita r., greave behind; Rv. Griffin leaping r., below, harpa; in exergue, L·PAPI. Crawford 384/1; Babelon (Papia) 1; Sydenham 773. Near extremely fine.
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M. Volteius, Denarius, 75 BC; AR (4,03 g; 18 mm; 6 h)
Head of youthful Hercules to r., wearing lion's skin headdress; Rv. Boar running r.; M·VOLTEI·M·F in exergue. Crawford 385/2; Babelon (Volteia) 2; Sydenham 775. About extremely fine. EX InAsta 34, lot 174.
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M. Volteius, Denarius, 75 BC; AR (4,03 g; 18 mm; 6 h)
Head of youthful Hercules to r., wearing lion's skin headdress; Rv. Boar running r.; M·VOLTEI·M·F in exergue. Crawford 385/2; Babelon (Volteia) 2; Sydenham 775. About extremely fine. EX InAsta 34, lot 174.
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L. Rutilius Flaccus, Denarius, 77 BC; AR (4,05 g; 18,6 mm; 12 h)
Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, FLAC; Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins and wreath; in exergue, L·RVTILI. Crawford 387/1; Babelon (Rutilia) 1; Sydenham 780. Extremely fine.
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L. Rutilius Flaccus, Denarius, 77 BC; AR (4,05 g; 18,6 mm; 12 h)
Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, FLAC; Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins and wreath; in exergue, L·RVTILI. Crawford 387/1; Babelon (Rutilia) 1; Sydenham 780. Extremely fine.
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P. Satrienus, Denarius, 77 BC; AR (3,78 g; 17 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted head of Roma r.; Rv. She wolf l., r. forepaw raised; above, ROMA; in exergue, P·SATRIE / NVS. Crawford 388/1a; Babelon (Satriena) 1; Sydenham 781. Extremely fine.
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P. Satrienus, Denarius, 77 BC; AR (3,78 g; 17 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted head of Roma r.; Rv. She wolf l., r. forepaw raised; above, ROMA; in exergue, P·SATRIE / NVS. Crawford 388/1a; Babelon (Satriena) 1; Sydenham 781. Extremely fine.
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Cn. Cornelius Lentulus, Denarius, 76-75 BC; AR (4 g; 17,8 mm; 6 h)
Uncertain Spanish mint. Diademed and draped bust of Genius Populi Romani r., with sceptre over shoulder; G·P·R. above; Rv. Sceptre with wreath, globe, and rudder; CN·LEN·Q below, EX – SC across fields. Crawford 393/1a; Babelon (Cornelia) 54; Sydenham 752. Good extremely fine. High relief.
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Cn. Cornelius Lentulus, Denarius, 76-75 BC; AR (4 g; 17,8 mm; 6 h)
Uncertain Spanish mint. Diademed and draped bust of Genius Populi Romani r., with sceptre over shoulder; G·P·R. above; Rv. Sceptre with wreath, globe, and rudder; CN·LEN·Q below, EX – SC across fields. Crawford 393/1a; Babelon (Cornelia) 54; Sydenham 752. Good extremely fine. High relief.
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Mn. Aquillius, Denarius serratus, 71 BC; AR (3,98 g; 20 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted and draped bust of Virtus r.; before, VIRTVS upwards; behind, III·VIR downwards; Rv. Warrior, holding shield in l. hand and lifting up fallen figure with r.; to r., partially ligate, MN AQVIL upwards; to l., partially ligate, MN·F MN·N downwards; in exergue, SICIL. Crawford 401/1; Babelon (Aquillia) [..]
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Mn. Aquillius, Denarius serratus, 71 BC; AR (3,98 g; 20 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted and draped bust of Virtus r.; before, VIRTVS upwards; behind, III·VIR downwards; Rv. Warrior, holding shield in l. hand and lifting up fallen figure with r.; to r., partially ligate, MN AQVIL upwards; to l., partially ligate, MN·F MN·N downwards; in exergue, SICIL. Crawford 401/1; Babelon (Aquillia) [..]
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P. Sulpicius Galba, Denarius, 69 BC; AR (3,85 g; 16 mm; 3 h)
Veiled and diademed head of Vesta to r.; behind, S·C downwards; Rv. Knife, culullus and axe; [A]E – CVR across fields, P·GALB in exergue. Crawford 406/1; Babelon (Sulpicia) 6; Sydenham 838. Lustrous metal; high relief. Extremely fine.
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P. Sulpicius Galba, Denarius, 69 BC; AR (3,85 g; 16 mm; 3 h)
Veiled and diademed head of Vesta to r.; behind, S·C downwards; Rv. Knife, culullus and axe; [A]E – CVR across fields, P·GALB in exergue. Crawford 406/1; Babelon (Sulpicia) 6; Sydenham 838. Lustrous metal; high relief. Extremely fine.
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C. Hosidius Geta, Denarius, 64 BC; AR (3,69 g; 18 mm; 7 h)
Diademed and draped bust of Diana to r., with bow and quiver over her shoulder; before, GETA downwards; behind, III VIR downwards; Rv. Calydonian Boar advancing r., wounded by a spear and attacked by a hunting dog; in exergue, C·HOSIDI C·F. Crawford 407/2; Babelon (Hosidia) 1; Sydenham 903. Lustrous [..]
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C. Hosidius Geta, Denarius, 64 BC; AR (3,69 g; 18 mm; 7 h)
Diademed and draped bust of Diana to r., with bow and quiver over her shoulder; before, GETA downwards; behind, III VIR downwards; Rv. Calydonian Boar advancing r., wounded by a spear and attacked by a hunting dog; in exergue, C·HOSIDI C·F. Crawford 407/2; Babelon (Hosidia) 1; Sydenham 903. Lustrous [..]
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C. Hosidius Geta, Denarius, 64 BC; AR (3,93 g; 16,3 mm; 7 h)
Diademed and draped bust of Diana to r., with bow and quiver over her shoulder; before, GETA downwards; behind, III·VIR upwards; Rv. Calydonian Boar advancing r., wounded by a spear and attacked by a hunting dog; in exergue, C·HOSIDI·C[·F]. Crawford 407/2; Babelon (Hosidia) 1; Sydenham 903. Minor scratches [..]
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C. Hosidius Geta, Denarius, 64 BC; AR (3,93 g; 16,3 mm; 7 h)
Diademed and draped bust of Diana to r., with bow and quiver over her shoulder; before, GETA downwards; behind, III·VIR upwards; Rv. Calydonian Boar advancing r., wounded by a spear and attacked by a hunting dog; in exergue, C·HOSIDI·C[·F]. Crawford 407/2; Babelon (Hosidia) 1; Sydenham 903. Minor scratches [..]
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C. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, Denarius, 67 BC; AR (3,74 g; 18 mm; 7 h)
Laureate head of Apollo r., winged caduceus behind; Rv. Naked horseman galloping r., holding whip over head, neck torque in field above; below, C·PISO·L·FRVG. Crawford 408/1 (O30/R29); RSC 24h. Extremely fine.
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C. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, Denarius, 67 BC; AR (3,74 g; 18 mm; 7 h)
Laureate head of Apollo r., winged caduceus behind; Rv. Naked horseman galloping r., holding whip over head, neck torque in field above; below, C·PISO·L·FRVG. Crawford 408/1 (O30/R29); RSC 24h. Extremely fine.
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Q. Pomponius Musa, Denarius, 56 BC; AR (3,91 g; 18 mm; 4 h)
Laureate head of Apollo r.; two crossed tibiae behind; Rv. Euterpe wearing long flowing tunic and peplum standing r., leaning head on hand and holding two tibiae. Crawford 410/5; Babelon (Pomponia) 13; Sydenham 815. About extremely fine. Ex Bertolami Fine Art E-Auction 245 (17-19 December 2022), [..]
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Q. Pomponius Musa, Denarius, 56 BC; AR (3,91 g; 18 mm; 4 h)
Laureate head of Apollo r.; two crossed tibiae behind; Rv. Euterpe wearing long flowing tunic and peplum standing r., leaning head on hand and holding two tibiae. Crawford 410/5; Babelon (Pomponia) 13; Sydenham 815. About extremely fine. Ex Bertolami Fine Art E-Auction 245 (17-19 December 2022), [..]
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L. Roscius Fabatus, Denarius serratus, 64 BC; AR (3,80 g; 18 mm; 6 h)
Head of Juno Sospita r., wearing goat-skin; below, [L] ROSCI; behind, control mark; Rv. Female standing r., feeding serpent erect before her; on l., control-mark; in exergue, FABATI. Crawford 412/1; Babelon (Roscia) 3; Sydenham 915. About extremely fine.
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L. Roscius Fabatus, Denarius serratus, 64 BC; AR (3,80 g; 18 mm; 6 h)
Head of Juno Sospita r., wearing goat-skin; below, [L] ROSCI; behind, control mark; Rv. Female standing r., feeding serpent erect before her; on l., control-mark; in exergue, FABATI. Crawford 412/1; Babelon (Roscia) 3; Sydenham 915. About extremely fine.
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L. Cassius Longinus, Denarius, 63 BC; AR (3,81 g; 18,1 mm; 6 h)
Diademed and veiled head of Vesta l.; below chin, S (control letter); in r. field, dish; Rv. Voter standing l., dropping tablet inscribed V into cista; on r., LONGIN·III·V downwards. Crawford 413/1; Babelon (Cassia) 10; Sydenham 935. Extremely fine.
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L. Cassius Longinus, Denarius, 63 BC; AR (3,81 g; 18,1 mm; 6 h)
Diademed and veiled head of Vesta l.; below chin, S (control letter); in r. field, dish; Rv. Voter standing l., dropping tablet inscribed V into cista; on r., LONGIN·III·V downwards. Crawford 413/1; Babelon (Cassia) 10; Sydenham 935. Extremely fine.
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L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus, Denarius, 62 BC; AR (3,88 g; 17,2 mm; 5 h)
Head of Concordia r., wearing veil and diadem; on l., PAVLLVS LEPIDVS upwards; on r., CONCORDIA downwards; Rv. Trophy; [above, TER]; on r., togate figure (L. Aemilius Paullus); on l., three captives (King Perseus of Macedon and his two sons): in exergue, PAVLLVS. Crawford 415/1; Babelon (Aemilia) 10; [..]
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L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus, Denarius, 62 BC; AR (3,88 g; 17,2 mm; 5 h)
Head of Concordia r., wearing veil and diadem; on l., PAVLLVS LEPIDVS upwards; on r., CONCORDIA downwards; Rv. Trophy; [above, TER]; on r., togate figure (L. Aemilius Paullus); on l., three captives (King Perseus of Macedon and his two sons): in exergue, PAVLLVS. Crawford 415/1; Babelon (Aemilia) 10; [..]
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L. Scribonius Libo, Denarius, 62 BC; AR (3,85 g; 20 mm)
Diademed head of Bonus Eventus r.; on l., LIBO; on r., BON·EVENT; Rv. Puteal Scribonianum decorated with garland and two lyres; at base, hammer; above, PVTEAL; in exergue, SCRIBON. Crawford 416/1a; Babelon (Scribonia) 8; Sydenham 928. Good extremely fine. Ex Artemide Auction LVII (30 Apr - 1 May [..]
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L. Scribonius Libo, Denarius, 62 BC; AR (3,85 g; 20 mm)
Diademed head of Bonus Eventus r.; on l., LIBO; on r., BON·EVENT; Rv. Puteal Scribonianum decorated with garland and two lyres; at base, hammer; above, PVTEAL; in exergue, SCRIBON. Crawford 416/1a; Babelon (Scribonia) 8; Sydenham 928. Good extremely fine. Ex Artemide Auction LVII (30 Apr - 1 May [..]
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L. Scribonius Libo, Denarius, 62 BC; AR (3,96 g; 18,8 mm; 5 h)
Diademed head of Bonus Eventus to r; behind, LIBO downwards; before, BON EVENT downwards; Rv. Puteal Scribonianum, garlanded and with a lyre on each sides; at base, hammer; PVTEAL above, SCRIBON below. Crawford 416/1a; Babelon (Scribonia) 8; Sydenham 928. Good extremely fine.
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L. Scribonius Libo, Denarius, 62 BC; AR (3,96 g; 18,8 mm; 5 h)
Diademed head of Bonus Eventus to r; behind, LIBO downwards; before, BON EVENT downwards; Rv. Puteal Scribonianum, garlanded and with a lyre on each sides; at base, hammer; PVTEAL above, SCRIBON below. Crawford 416/1a; Babelon (Scribonia) 8; Sydenham 928. Good extremely fine.
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L. Scribonius Libo, Denarius, 62 BC; AR (4 g; 17,8 mm; 6 h)
Diademed head of Bonus Eventus to r.; behind head, LIBO downwards; before, [BO]N EVENT downwards; Rv. Puteal Scribonianum, garlanded and with a lyre on each side; at base, hammer; above, PVTEAL; below, SCRIBON. Crawford 416/1a; Babelon (Scribonia) 8; Sydenham 928. Rare. Near extremely fine.
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L. Scribonius Libo, Denarius, 62 BC; AR (4 g; 17,8 mm; 6 h)
Diademed head of Bonus Eventus to r.; behind head, LIBO downwards; before, [BO]N EVENT downwards; Rv. Puteal Scribonianum, garlanded and with a lyre on each side; at base, hammer; above, PVTEAL; below, SCRIBON. Crawford 416/1a; Babelon (Scribonia) 8; Sydenham 928. Rare. Near extremely fine.
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L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus and L. Scribonius Libo, Denarius, 62 BC; AR (3,97 g; 20,7 mm; 6 h)
Veiled and diademed bust of Concordia right; PAVLLVS LEPIDVS CONCORD around; Rv. Puteal Scribonianum, garlanded, ornamented with lyres, hammer at base; PVTEAL·SCRIBON around; LIBO in exergue. Crawford 417/1a; Babelon (Scribonia) 9; Sydenham 927. Minor scratches, otherwise extremely fine.
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L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus and L. Scribonius Libo, Denarius, 62 BC; AR (3,97 g; 20,7 mm; 6 h)
Veiled and diademed bust of Concordia right; PAVLLVS LEPIDVS CONCORD around; Rv. Puteal Scribonianum, garlanded, ornamented with lyres, hammer at base; PVTEAL·SCRIBON around; LIBO in exergue. Crawford 417/1a; Babelon (Scribonia) 9; Sydenham 927. Minor scratches, otherwise extremely fine.
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M. Aemilius Scaurus and P. Plautius Hypsaeus, Denarius, 58 BC; AR (3,90 g; 16,4 mm; 8 h)
King Aretas kneeling to r., holding palm branch in his r. hand and reins of a camel standing r. behind him in his l.; above, M·SCAVR / AED·CVR; on either side, EX / S[C]; [REX·ARETAS] in exergue; Rv. Jupiter in quadriga to l.; below, scorpion to r.; above, [P·H]YPSAE / AED CVR; on r., [CAPTV] upwards; [..]
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M. Aemilius Scaurus and P. Plautius Hypsaeus, Denarius, 58 BC; AR (3,90 g; 16,4 mm; 8 h)
King Aretas kneeling to r., holding palm branch in his r. hand and reins of a camel standing r. behind him in his l.; above, M·SCAVR / AED·CVR; on either side, EX / S[C]; [REX·ARETAS] in exergue; Rv. Jupiter in quadriga to l.; below, scorpion to r.; above, [P·H]YPSAE / AED CVR; on r., [CAPTV] upwards; [..]
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M. Aemilius Scaurus and P. Plautius Hypsaeus, Denarius, 58 BC; AR (3,76 g; 17,4 mm; 6 h)
King Aretas kneeling to r., holding palm branch in his r. hand and reins of a camel standing r. behind him in his l.; above, M·SCAVR / AED·CVR; on either side, [E]X / SC; [REX·ARETAS] in exergue; Rv. Jupiter in quadriga to l.; below, scorpion to r.; above, P·HYPSAE / AED CVR; on r., CAPTV upwards; in [..]
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M. Aemilius Scaurus and P. Plautius Hypsaeus, Denarius, 58 BC; AR (3,76 g; 17,4 mm; 6 h)
King Aretas kneeling to r., holding palm branch in his r. hand and reins of a camel standing r. behind him in his l.; above, M·SCAVR / AED·CVR; on either side, [E]X / SC; [REX·ARETAS] in exergue; Rv. Jupiter in quadriga to l.; below, scorpion to r.; above, P·HYPSAE / AED CVR; on r., CAPTV upwards; in [..]
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L. Marcius Philippus, Denarius, 57 BC; AR (3,94 g; 18,5 mm; 6 h)
Diademed head of Ancus Marcius to r.; behind, lituus; below, ANCVS; Rv. Aqueduct, on which stands equestrian statue; at horse's feet, flower; on l. PHILIPPVS downwards; within arches of aqueduct, AQUAMARC. Crawford 425/1; Babelon (Marcia) 28; Sydenham 919. An extremely rare variety (different number [..]
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L. Marcius Philippus, Denarius, 57 BC; AR (3,94 g; 18,5 mm; 6 h)
Diademed head of Ancus Marcius to r.; behind, lituus; below, ANCVS; Rv. Aqueduct, on which stands equestrian statue; at horse's feet, flower; on l. PHILIPPVS downwards; within arches of aqueduct, AQUAMARC. Crawford 425/1; Babelon (Marcia) 28; Sydenham 919. An extremely rare variety (different number [..]
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L. Marcius Philippus, Denarius, 56 BC; AR (4 g; 18,3 mm; 6 h)
Head of Ancus Marcius r., wearing diadem; lituus behind, ANCVS below; Rv. Aqueduct on which stands equestrian statue, flower below; PHILIPPVS downwards to l., AQVA MAR ligate within arches of aqueduct. Crawford 425/1; Babelon (Marcia) 28; Sydenham 919. Extremely fine.
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L. Marcius Philippus, Denarius, 56 BC; AR (4 g; 18,3 mm; 6 h)
Head of Ancus Marcius r., wearing diadem; lituus behind, ANCVS below; Rv. Aqueduct on which stands equestrian statue, flower below; PHILIPPVS downwards to l., AQVA MAR ligate within arches of aqueduct. Crawford 425/1; Babelon (Marcia) 28; Sydenham 919. Extremely fine.
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L. Marcius Philippus, Denarius, 57 BC; AR (3,90 g; 18,1 mm; 11 h)
Head of Ancus Marcius r., lituus behind; below, ANCVS; Rv. Equestrian statue r. on aqueduct, flower below horse; within arches, partially ligate, AQVAMAR. Crawford 425/1; Babelon (Marcia) 29; Sydenham 919a. Lustrous metal. Good extremely fine.
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L. Marcius Philippus, Denarius, 57 BC; AR (3,90 g; 18,1 mm; 11 h)
Head of Ancus Marcius r., lituus behind; below, ANCVS; Rv. Equestrian statue r. on aqueduct, flower below horse; within arches, partially ligate, AQVAMAR. Crawford 425/1; Babelon (Marcia) 29; Sydenham 919a. Lustrous metal. Good extremely fine.
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Faustus Cornelius Sulla, Denarius, 56 BC; AR (4,05 g; 19,3 mm; 6 h)
Laureate, diademed, and draped bust of Venus r.; behind, scepter and S·C; Rv. Three military trophies between capis and lituus; in exergue, FAVSTVS monogram. Crawford 426/3; Babelon (Cornelia) 63; Sydenham 884. About extremely fine. Ex Auktionshaus H. D. Rauch Auction 81 (21 November 2007), lot 22 [..]
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Faustus Cornelius Sulla, Denarius, 56 BC; AR (4,05 g; 19,3 mm; 6 h)
Laureate, diademed, and draped bust of Venus r.; behind, scepter and S·C; Rv. Three military trophies between capis and lituus; in exergue, FAVSTVS monogram. Crawford 426/3; Babelon (Cornelia) 63; Sydenham 884. About extremely fine. Ex Auktionshaus H. D. Rauch Auction 81 (21 November 2007), lot 22 [..]
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P. Fonteius Capito, Denarius, 55 BC; AR (3,99 g; 17,5 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted and draped bust of Mars to r., trophy behind his shoulders; around, P·FONTEIV[S·P·F·]CAPITO·III·VIR; Rv. Warrior on horseback galloping r., thrusting spear downward at kneeling enemy in Gallic helmet, who holds sword and shield and is about to slay unarmed captive; around, partially ligate, [..]
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P. Fonteius Capito, Denarius, 55 BC; AR (3,99 g; 17,5 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted and draped bust of Mars to r., trophy behind his shoulders; around, P·FONTEIV[S·P·F·]CAPITO·III·VIR; Rv. Warrior on horseback galloping r., thrusting spear downward at kneeling enemy in Gallic helmet, who holds sword and shield and is about to slay unarmed captive; around, partially ligate, [..]
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P. Fonteius Capito, Denarius, 55 BC; AR (3,77 g; 17,4 mm; 8 h)
Head of Concordia r., wearing veli and diadem; around, [P·FON]TEIVS·CAPITO·III·VIR·CONCORDIA; Rv. Villa Publica; on l., T·DIDI downwards; below, IMP·; on r., VIL·PVB upwards. Crawford 429/2a; Babelon (Didia) 1, (Fonteia) 18; Sydenham 901. Slightly porous. About extremely fine.
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P. Fonteius Capito, Denarius, 55 BC; AR (3,77 g; 17,4 mm; 8 h)
Head of Concordia r., wearing veli and diadem; around, [P·FON]TEIVS·CAPITO·III·VIR·CONCORDIA; Rv. Villa Publica; on l., T·DIDI downwards; below, IMP·; on r., VIL·PVB upwards. Crawford 429/2a; Babelon (Didia) 1, (Fonteia) 18; Sydenham 901. Slightly porous. About extremely fine.
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P. Licinius Crassus, Denarius, 55 BC; AR (3,63 g; 18,3 mm; 6 h)
Laureate, diademed and draped bust of Venus to r.; behind, S·C downwards; Rv. Female figure leading horse to l. with her r. hand and holding spear in her l.; at her feet, cuirass and shield set on ground; on l. P·CRASSV[S] upwards; on r., M·F downwards. Crawford 430/1; Babelon (Licinia) 18; Sydenham [..]
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P. Licinius Crassus, Denarius, 55 BC; AR (3,63 g; 18,3 mm; 6 h)
Laureate, diademed and draped bust of Venus to r.; behind, S·C downwards; Rv. Female figure leading horse to l. with her r. hand and holding spear in her l.; at her feet, cuirass and shield set on ground; on l. P·CRASSV[S] upwards; on r., M·F downwards. Crawford 430/1; Babelon (Licinia) 18; Sydenham [..]
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Cn. Plancius, Denarius, 55 BC; AR (3,98 g; 18,6 mm; 11 h)
Female head r., wearing causia; before, CN·PLANCIVS downwards; behind, AED·CVR·S·C; Rv. Cretan goat standing r.; behind, bow and quiver. Crawford 432/1; Babelon (Plancia) 1; Sydenham 933. Extremely fine.
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Cn. Plancius, Denarius, 55 BC; AR (3,98 g; 18,6 mm; 11 h)
Female head r., wearing causia; before, CN·PLANCIVS downwards; behind, AED·CVR·S·C; Rv. Cretan goat standing r.; behind, bow and quiver. Crawford 432/1; Babelon (Plancia) 1; Sydenham 933. Extremely fine.
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M. Iunius Brutus, Denarius, 54 BC; AR (4,03 g; 19,2 mm; 8 h)
Head of L. Iunius Brutus r.; behind, BRVTVS downwards; Rv. Head of C. Servilius Ahala r.; behind, AHALA downwards. Crawford 433/2; Babelon (Julia) 30, (Servilia) 17; Sydenham 932. Extremely fine / about extremely fine.
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M. Iunius Brutus, Denarius, 54 BC; AR (4,03 g; 19,2 mm; 8 h)
Head of L. Iunius Brutus r.; behind, BRVTVS downwards; Rv. Head of C. Servilius Ahala r.; behind, AHALA downwards. Crawford 433/2; Babelon (Julia) 30, (Servilia) 17; Sydenham 932. Extremely fine / about extremely fine.
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Q. Sicinius, Denarius, 49 BC; AR (3,97 g; 17,1 mm; 3 h)
Head of Fortuna right, wearing pendant earring and stephane; before, FORT downwards; behind, P·R upwards; Rv. Palm branch tied with fillet and winged caduceus in saltire; above, wreath; below, Q·SICINIVS; on either side, III – VIR. Crawford 440/1; Babelon (Sicinia) 5; Sydenham 938. Extremely fine. Lustrous [..]
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Q. Sicinius, Denarius, 49 BC; AR (3,97 g; 17,1 mm; 3 h)
Head of Fortuna right, wearing pendant earring and stephane; before, FORT downwards; behind, P·R upwards; Rv. Palm branch tied with fillet and winged caduceus in saltire; above, wreath; below, Q·SICINIVS; on either side, III – VIR. Crawford 440/1; Babelon (Sicinia) 5; Sydenham 938. Extremely fine. Lustrous [..]
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Mn. Acilius Glabrio, Denarius, 49 BC; AR (3,88 g; 17,8 mm; 3 h)
Laureate head of Salus to r.; behind, SALVTIS upwards; Rv. Valetudo standing l., resting her l. arm on column and holding snake with her r. hand; to r., MN·ACILIV[S] (MN ligate) downwards; to l, III·VIR·VALETV (TV ligate) upwards. Crawford 442/1a; Babelon (Acilia) 8; Sydenham 922. Good extremely fine [..]
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Mn. Acilius Glabrio, Denarius, 49 BC; AR (3,88 g; 17,8 mm; 3 h)
Laureate head of Salus to r.; behind, SALVTIS upwards; Rv. Valetudo standing l., resting her l. arm on column and holding snake with her r. hand; to r., MN·ACILIV[S] (MN ligate) downwards; to l, III·VIR·VALETV (TV ligate) upwards. Crawford 442/1a; Babelon (Acilia) 8; Sydenham 922. Good extremely fine [..]
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C. Iulius Caesar, Denarius, 49-48 BC; AR (4,08 g; 18,6 mm; 7 h)
Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy. Elephant advancing r., trampling horned serpent; in exergue, CAESAR; Rv. Culullus, aspergillum, securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1; Babelon (Julia) 9; Sydenham 1006. Extremely fine. Lustrous metal.
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C. Iulius Caesar, Denarius, 49-48 BC; AR (4,08 g; 18,6 mm; 7 h)
Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy. Elephant advancing r., trampling horned serpent; in exergue, CAESAR; Rv. Culullus, aspergillum, securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1; Babelon (Julia) 9; Sydenham 1006. Extremely fine. Lustrous metal.
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Q. Sicinius and C. Coponius, Denarius, 49 BC; AR (3,94 g; 17,6 mm; 8 h)
Military mint moving with Pompey in the East. Diademed head of Apollo to r.; before, Q·SICINIVS downwards; behind, III·VIR upwards; below, star; Rv. Lion's skin draped over club, the head in profile to r.; to l., arrow; to r., bow; before, C·COPONIVS downwards; behind, PR·S·C upwards. Crawford 444/1a; [..]
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Q. Sicinius and C. Coponius, Denarius, 49 BC; AR (3,94 g; 17,6 mm; 8 h)
Military mint moving with Pompey in the East. Diademed head of Apollo to r.; before, Q·SICINIVS downwards; behind, III·VIR upwards; below, star; Rv. Lion's skin draped over club, the head in profile to r.; to l., arrow; to r., bow; before, C·COPONIVS downwards; behind, PR·S·C upwards. Crawford 444/1a; [..]
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Cnaeus Pompeius Magnus, Denarius, 49 BC; AR (3,90 g; 17,7 mm; 6 h)
Cn. Calpurnius Piso, proquaestor; Military mint moving with Pompey in Greece. Head of Numa Pompilius to r., wearing diadem inscribed NVMA; behind, CN·PISO PR[O Q]; Rv. Prow of galley to r.; above, MAGN; below, PRO·CO[S]. Crawford 446/1; Babelon (Pompeia) 8; Sydenham 1032. Extremely fine.
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Cnaeus Pompeius Magnus, Denarius, 49 BC; AR (3,90 g; 17,7 mm; 6 h)
Cn. Calpurnius Piso, proquaestor; Military mint moving with Pompey in Greece. Head of Numa Pompilius to r., wearing diadem inscribed NVMA; behind, CN·PISO PR[O Q]; Rv. Prow of galley to r.; above, MAGN; below, PRO·CO[S]. Crawford 446/1; Babelon (Pompeia) 8; Sydenham 1032. Extremely fine.
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C. Vibius Pansa Caetronianus, Denarius, 48 BC; AR (3,31 g; 17,8 mm; 6 h)
Mask of bearded Pan r.; below, PANSA; Rv. Jupiter, laureate, seated l., holding patera and sceptre; on r., C·VIBIVS·C·F·C·N downwards; on l., IOVIS AXVR upwards. Crawford 449/1a; Babelon (Vibia) 18; Sydenham 947. Good extremely fine.
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C. Vibius Pansa Caetronianus, Denarius, 48 BC; AR (3,31 g; 17,8 mm; 6 h)
Mask of bearded Pan r.; below, PANSA; Rv. Jupiter, laureate, seated l., holding patera and sceptre; on r., C·VIBIVS·C·F·C·N downwards; on l., IOVIS AXVR upwards. Crawford 449/1a; Babelon (Vibia) 18; Sydenham 947. Good extremely fine.
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L. Plautius Plancus, Denarius, 47 BC; AR (3,93 g; 20,2 mm; 2 h)
Head of Medusa facing, coiled snake on either side; below, L·PLAVTIVS; Rv. Victory facing, holding palm branch and leading four horses; below, PLANCVS. Crawford 453/1a; Babelon (Plautia) 15; Sydenham 959. Extremely fine. Ex Nomisma 32, lot 109.
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L. Plautius Plancus, Denarius, 47 BC; AR (3,93 g; 20,2 mm; 2 h)
Head of Medusa facing, coiled snake on either side; below, L·PLAVTIVS; Rv. Victory facing, holding palm branch and leading four horses; below, PLANCVS. Crawford 453/1a; Babelon (Plautia) 15; Sydenham 959. Extremely fine. Ex Nomisma 32, lot 109.
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A. Licinius Nerva, Denarius, Rome, ca. 47 BC; AR (3,93 g; 18 mm; 10 h)
Laureate head of Fides r.; NERVA to l., FIDES to r., Rv. Horseman galloping r., dragging naked warrior, holding shield and sword; III to l., VIR to r., A·LICINIVS below. Crawford 454/1; Babelon (Licinia) 24; Sydenham 954. Extremely fine.
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A. Licinius Nerva, Denarius, Rome, ca. 47 BC; AR (3,93 g; 18 mm; 10 h)
Laureate head of Fides r.; NERVA to l., FIDES to r., Rv. Horseman galloping r., dragging naked warrior, holding shield and sword; III to l., VIR to r., A·LICINIVS below. Crawford 454/1; Babelon (Licinia) 24; Sydenham 954. Extremely fine.
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Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio, Denarius, 47-46 BC; AR (3,84 g; 17 mm; 12 h)
Military mint travelling with Scipio in Africa. Laureate head of Jupiter r., in archaic style with beard and hair in ringlets; [Q·M]ETEL PIVS around; Rv. Elephant standing r.; SCIPIO above, IMP below. Crawford 459/1; Babelon (Caecilia) 47; Sydenham 1046. About extremely fine.
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Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio, Denarius, 47-46 BC; AR (3,84 g; 17 mm; 12 h)
Military mint travelling with Scipio in Africa. Laureate head of Jupiter r., in archaic style with beard and hair in ringlets; [Q·M]ETEL PIVS around; Rv. Elephant standing r.; SCIPIO above, IMP below. Crawford 459/1; Babelon (Caecilia) 47; Sydenham 1046. About extremely fine.
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C. Iulius Caesar, Aureus, 46 BC; AV (7,94 g; 19,5 mm; 8 h)
Aulus Hirtius, praetor. Veiled head of Vesta r.; around, C·CAESAR COS TER; Rv. Emblems of the augurate and pontificate: lituus, guttus, and securis; AIHRTIVS·PR (sic!) around. Crawford 466/1 var.; Babelon (Julia) 24 var., (Hirtia) 2 var.; Sydenham 1018 var. Cfr. Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 34 (24 [..]
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C. Iulius Caesar, Aureus, 46 BC; AV (7,94 g; 19,5 mm; 8 h)
Aulus Hirtius, praetor. Veiled head of Vesta r.; around, C·CAESAR COS TER; Rv. Emblems of the augurate and pontificate: lituus, guttus, and securis; AIHRTIVS·PR (sic!) around. Crawford 466/1 var.; Babelon (Julia) 24 var., (Hirtia) 2 var.; Sydenham 1018 var. Cfr. Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 34 (24 [..]
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L. Valerius Acisculus, Denarius, 45 BC; AR (3,73 g; 20 mm; 5 h)
Diademed head of Apollo to r.; star above, acisculus and ACISCVLVS behind; Rv. Europa seated on bull to r.; L·VALERI[VS] in exergue. Crawford 474/1a; Babelon (Valeria) 17; Sydenham 998. Good very fine / about extremely fine.
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L. Valerius Acisculus, Denarius, 45 BC; AR (3,73 g; 20 mm; 5 h)
Diademed head of Apollo to r.; star above, acisculus and ACISCVLVS behind; Rv. Europa seated on bull to r.; L·VALERI[VS] in exergue. Crawford 474/1a; Babelon (Valeria) 17; Sydenham 998. Good very fine / about extremely fine.
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C. Iulius Caesar and P. Sepullius Macer, Denarius, 44 BC; AR (3,78 g; 17 mm; 4 h)
Veiled and wreathed head of Caesar r.; around, CAESAR – DICT PERPETVO ; Rv. Venus standing l., holding Victory and sceptre resting on shield; on r., [P·]SEPVLLIVS downwards; on l., MACER downwards. Crawford 480/13; Babelon (Julia) 50, (Sepullia) 5; Sydenham 1074; Sear Imperators 107d. About extremely [..]
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C. Iulius Caesar and P. Sepullius Macer, Denarius, 44 BC; AR (3,78 g; 17 mm; 4 h)
Veiled and wreathed head of Caesar r.; around, CAESAR – DICT PERPETVO ; Rv. Venus standing l., holding Victory and sceptre resting on shield; on r., [P·]SEPVLLIVS downwards; on l., MACER downwards. Crawford 480/13; Babelon (Julia) 50, (Sepullia) 5; Sydenham 1074; Sear Imperators 107d. About extremely [..]
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C. Iulius Caesar and P. Sepullius Macer, Denarius, 44 BC; AR (3,67 g; 19,8 mm; 7 h)
Wreathed head of Caesar r.; behind, eight-rayed star; before, CAESAR·IMP downwards; Rv. Venus standing l., holding Victory and sceptre resting on star; to r., P·SEPVLLIVS downwards; to l., MACER upwards. Crawford 480/5a; Babelon (Julia) 46, (Sepullia) 1;Sydenham 1071; Sear Imperators 106. Extremely [..]
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C. Iulius Caesar and P. Sepullius Macer, Denarius, 44 BC; AR (3,67 g; 19,8 mm; 7 h)
Wreathed head of Caesar r.; behind, eight-rayed star; before, CAESAR·IMP downwards; Rv. Venus standing l., holding Victory and sceptre resting on star; to r., P·SEPVLLIVS downwards; to l., MACER upwards. Crawford 480/5a; Babelon (Julia) 46, (Sepullia) 1;Sydenham 1071; Sear Imperators 106. Extremely [..]
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Thrace, Kingdom of Koson (mid 1st century BC), Stater; AV (8,46 g; 18,6 mm; 12 h)
Northern Greece mint, c.ca 42 BC. Three togate figures advancing to left, the first and third carrying fasces lictoriae over left shoulder, ΚΟΣΩΝ in exergue, monogram to left; Rv. Eagle standing to left on sceptre, holding wreath in one claw. Sear 1733; BMC 2. About extremely fine.
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Thrace, Kingdom of Koson (mid 1st century BC), Stater; AV (8,46 g; 18,6 mm; 12 h)
Northern Greece mint, c.ca 42 BC. Three togate figures advancing to left, the first and third carrying fasces lictoriae over left shoulder, ΚΟΣΩΝ in exergue, monogram to left; Rv. Eagle standing to left on sceptre, holding wreath in one claw. Sear 1733; BMC 2. About extremely fine.
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Thrace, Kingdom of Koson (mid 1st century BC), Stater; AV (8,42 g; 20 mm; 12 h)
Three togate figures advancing to left, the first and third carrying fasces lictoriae over left shoulder, ΚΟΣΩΝ in exergue, monogram to left; Rv. Eagle standing to left on sceptre, holding wreath in one claw. Sear 1733; BMC 2. Cfr. Crawford 433/1. Good extremely fine.
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Thrace, Kingdom of Koson (mid 1st century BC), Stater; AV (8,42 g; 20 mm; 12 h)
Three togate figures advancing to left, the first and third carrying fasces lictoriae over left shoulder, ΚΟΣΩΝ in exergue, monogram to left; Rv. Eagle standing to left on sceptre, holding wreath in one claw. Sear 1733; BMC 2. Cfr. Crawford 433/1. Good extremely fine.
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P. Clodius Turrinus, Denarius, 42 BC; AR (3,65 g; 21 mm; 9 h)
Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, lyre; Rv. Diana standing facing, with bow and quiver over shoulder, holding lighted torch in each hand; to r., P.CLODIVS downwards; to l. ·M·F downwards. Crawford 494/23; Babelon (Clodia) 14; Sydenham 1117; Sear Imperators 184. Near extremely fine.
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P. Clodius Turrinus, Denarius, 42 BC; AR (3,65 g; 21 mm; 9 h)
Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, lyre; Rv. Diana standing facing, with bow and quiver over shoulder, holding lighted torch in each hand; to r., P.CLODIVS downwards; to l. ·M·F downwards. Crawford 494/23; Babelon (Clodia) 14; Sydenham 1117; Sear Imperators 184. Near extremely fine.
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C. Vibius Varus, Denarius, 42 BC; AR (3,98 g; 18,2 mm; 6 h)
Head of Bacchus to r., wearing ivi wreath; Rv. Panther leaning with his paws against garlanded altar surmounted by mask of Silen and thyrsus; VARVS upwards to r.; in exergue, C·VIBIVS. Crawford 494/36; Babelon (Vibia) 24; Sydenham 1138. Extremely fine. Ex Artemide Aste XIX (14 December 2007), lot [..]
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C. Vibius Varus, Denarius, 42 BC; AR (3,98 g; 18,2 mm; 6 h)
Head of Bacchus to r., wearing ivi wreath; Rv. Panther leaning with his paws against garlanded altar surmounted by mask of Silen and thyrsus; VARVS upwards to r.; in exergue, C·VIBIVS. Crawford 494/36; Babelon (Vibia) 24; Sydenham 1138. Extremely fine. Ex Artemide Aste XIX (14 December 2007), lot [..]
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L. Mussidius Longus, Denarius, 42 BC; AR (3,97 g; 18,2 mm; 2 h)
Diademed and veiled bust of Concordia r.; to l., CONCORDIA upwards; Rv. Shrine of Venus Cloacina, the platform inscribed CLOACIN; above, L·MVSSIDIVS ·LONGVS. Crawford 494/42a; Babelon (Mussidia) 6; Sydenham 1093. Crack at 19 o'clock on the obverse, otherwise about extremely fine.
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L. Mussidius Longus, Denarius, 42 BC; AR (3,97 g; 18,2 mm; 2 h)
Diademed and veiled bust of Concordia r.; to l., CONCORDIA upwards; Rv. Shrine of Venus Cloacina, the platform inscribed CLOACIN; above, L·MVSSIDIVS ·LONGVS. Crawford 494/42a; Babelon (Mussidia) 6; Sydenham 1093. Crack at 19 o'clock on the obverse, otherwise about extremely fine.
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Mark Antony, Denarius, 42 BC; AR (3,70 g; 17,7 mm; 9 h)
Military mint moving with Mark Antony in Italy. Bare head of Mark Antony to r.; behind, lituus; Rv. Radiate head of Sol to r.; around, M·ANTONIVS·III·VIR·R·P·C . Crawford 496/2; Babelon (Antonia) 29; Sydenham 1170. About extremely fine.
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Mark Antony, Denarius, 42 BC; AR (3,70 g; 17,7 mm; 9 h)
Military mint moving with Mark Antony in Italy. Bare head of Mark Antony to r.; behind, lituus; Rv. Radiate head of Sol to r.; around, M·ANTONIVS·III·VIR·R·P·C . Crawford 496/2; Babelon (Antonia) 29; Sydenham 1170. About extremely fine.
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Marcus Antonius and Octavianus, Quinarius, 39 BC; AR (1,70 g; 14 mm; 12 h)
Military mint moving with Octavian in Gaul. Veiled and diademed head of Concordia r.; around, anticlockwise, III·VIR R·P·C; Rv. Clasped hands holding caduceus; around, M·ANTON·C·CAESAR. Crawford 529/4b; Sydenham 1195; RSC 57. Slight oxidation, otherwise good very fine.
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Marcus Antonius and Octavianus, Quinarius, 39 BC; AR (1,70 g; 14 mm; 12 h)
Military mint moving with Octavian in Gaul. Veiled and diademed head of Concordia r.; around, anticlockwise, III·VIR R·P·C; Rv. Clasped hands holding caduceus; around, M·ANTON·C·CAESAR. Crawford 529/4b; Sydenham 1195; RSC 57. Slight oxidation, otherwise good very fine.
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C. Caesar Octavianus, Denarius, Mint moving with Octavian, Summer 37 BC; AR (g 3,97; mm 18; h 6)
IMP·CAESAR - DIVI·F·III·VIR·ITER·R·P·C Bearded head of Octavian r.; Rv. COS·ITER·ET·TER·DESIG Simpulum, aspergillum. Crawford 538/1; Babelon (Julia) 140; Sydenham 1334. Good extremely fine.
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C. Caesar Octavianus, Denarius, Mint moving with Octavian, Summer 37 BC; AR (g 3,97; mm 18; h 6)
IMP·CAESAR - DIVI·F·III·VIR·ITER·R·P·C Bearded head of Octavian r.; Rv. COS·ITER·ET·TER·DESIG Simpulum, aspergillum. Crawford 538/1; Babelon (Julia) 140; Sydenham 1334. Good extremely fine.
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Marcus Antonius, Denarius, 32-31 BC; AR (3,80 g; 17,3 mm; 6 h)
Military mint moving with Mark Antony (Patrae?). Praetorian galley moving to r.; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C; Rv. Legionary eagle between two standards; LEG XI across lower field. Crawford 544/25; Babelon (Antonia) 118; Sydenham 1229. Near extremely fine.
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Marcus Antonius, Denarius, 32-31 BC; AR (3,80 g; 17,3 mm; 6 h)
Military mint moving with Mark Antony (Patrae?). Praetorian galley moving to r.; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C; Rv. Legionary eagle between two standards; LEG XI across lower field. Crawford 544/25; Babelon (Antonia) 118; Sydenham 1229. Near extremely fine.
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Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Denarius, Rome, 19-18 BC; AR (3,96 g; 18 mm; 11 h)
·TVRPILIANVS·III·VIR Draped bust of Feronia R., wearing pearl necklace and stephane; below, FERON anticlockwise; Rv. CAESAR AV[GVSTVS SIGN R]ECE Bare-headed Parthian kneeling r., extending a signum, to which is attached a vexillum marked with X, and holding out l. hand below l. knee. RIC 288; Cohen [..]
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Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Denarius, Rome, 19-18 BC; AR (3,96 g; 18 mm; 11 h)
·TVRPILIANVS·III·VIR Draped bust of Feronia R., wearing pearl necklace and stephane; below, FERON anticlockwise; Rv. CAESAR AV[GVSTVS SIGN R]ECE Bare-headed Parthian kneeling r., extending a signum, to which is attached a vexillum marked with X, and holding out l. hand below l. knee. RIC 288; Cohen [..]
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Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Sestertius, Rome, 16 BC; Æ (26,33 g; 34,2 mm; 6 h)
C. Cassius Celer, moneyer. OB CIVIS SERVATOS Oak wreath between two laurel branches; Rv. C·CASSIVS·C·F·CELER·III·VIR·A·A·A·F·F around large S·C. RIC 374; Cohen 407. Beautiful green patina. Rare in this condition. Extremely fine.
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Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Sestertius, Rome, 16 BC; Æ (26,33 g; 34,2 mm; 6 h)
C. Cassius Celer, moneyer. OB CIVIS SERVATOS Oak wreath between two laurel branches; Rv. C·CASSIVS·C·F·CELER·III·VIR·A·A·A·F·F around large S·C. RIC 374; Cohen 407. Beautiful green patina. Rare in this condition. Extremely fine.
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Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Denarius, Rome, 12 BC; AR (3,82 g; 19,5 mm; 9 h)
L. Caninius Gallus, moneyer. AVGVSTVS Bare head of Augustus to r.; Rv L·CANINIVS·GALLVS·III·VIR Bearded barbarian kneeling r., wearing a cloak and offering up a vexillum. RIC 416; Cohen 383. Extremely fine.
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Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Denarius, Rome, 12 BC; AR (3,82 g; 19,5 mm; 9 h)
L. Caninius Gallus, moneyer. AVGVSTVS Bare head of Augustus to r.; Rv L·CANINIVS·GALLVS·III·VIR Bearded barbarian kneeling r., wearing a cloak and offering up a vexillum. RIC 416; Cohen 383. Extremely fine.
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Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Denarius, Uncertain Eastern mint, c. 12 BC; AR (3,47 g; 18,2 mm; 5 h)
Youthful, bare head r.; CAESAR below,; all within oak wreath; Rv. Candelabrum, ornamented with rams' heads; all within a floral wreath entwined with two bucrania and three pateras; AVG – VST across fields. RIC I 540; RSC 2 (Caius Caesar). Slight porosity, otherwise about extremely fine.
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Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Denarius, Uncertain Eastern mint, c. 12 BC; AR (3,47 g; 18,2 mm; 5 h)
Youthful, bare head r.; CAESAR below,; all within oak wreath; Rv. Candelabrum, ornamented with rams' heads; all within a floral wreath entwined with two bucrania and three pateras; AVG – VST across fields. RIC I 540; RSC 2 (Caius Caesar). Slight porosity, otherwise about extremely fine.
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Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Denarius, Lugdunum, c. 7-6 BC; AR (3,82 g; 18,5 mm; 12 h)
CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIA[E] Laureate head r.; Rv. AVGVSTI·F·COS·DESI[G·PRINC·IVVENT Gaius and Lucius standing facing, two shields and two sceptres between them; simpulum and lituus above; C·L·CAESARES in exergue. RIC 207; Cohen 43. Extremely fine.
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Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Denarius, Lugdunum, c. 7-6 BC; AR (3,82 g; 18,5 mm; 12 h)
CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIA[E] Laureate head r.; Rv. AVGVSTI·F·COS·DESI[G·PRINC·IVVENT Gaius and Lucius standing facing, two shields and two sceptres between them; simpulum and lituus above; C·L·CAESARES in exergue. RIC 207; Cohen 43. Extremely fine.
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Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Quadrans, Rome, 5 BC; Æ (3,12 g; 16,4 mm; 12 h)
Apronius, Galus, Messala, Sisenna, moneyers.SISENNA GALVS III VIR Altar decorated with garland; Rv. MESSALLA APRONIVS A·A·A FF Large S – C. RIC 462; Cohen 425; CBN 839; BMC 262. Lovely green patina. Untouched. Extremely fine.
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Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Quadrans, Rome, 5 BC; Æ (3,12 g; 16,4 mm; 12 h)
Apronius, Galus, Messala, Sisenna, moneyers.SISENNA GALVS III VIR Altar decorated with garland; Rv. MESSALLA APRONIVS A·A·A FF Large S – C. RIC 462; Cohen 425; CBN 839; BMC 262. Lovely green patina. Untouched. Extremely fine.
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Tiberius (14-37), Denarius, Lugdunum, c. 15-18; AR (3,84 g; 17,9 mm; 4 h)
TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS Laureate head of Tiberius r.; Rv. PONTIF MAXIM, Livia, as Pax, seated r. on throne with ornate legs, resting feet on footstool, holding sceptre and olive branch. RIC 30; Cohen 16. Slight traces of oxidation. Refined portrait. Good extremely fine.
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Tiberius (14-37), Denarius, Lugdunum, c. 15-18; AR (3,84 g; 17,9 mm; 4 h)
TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS Laureate head of Tiberius r.; Rv. PONTIF MAXIM, Livia, as Pax, seated r. on throne with ornate legs, resting feet on footstool, holding sceptre and olive branch. RIC 30; Cohen 16. Slight traces of oxidation. Refined portrait. Good extremely fine.
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Tiberius (14-37), Denarius, Lugdunum, 15-18; AR (3,64 g; 18 mm; 6 h)
TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS Laureate head of Tiberius r.; Rv. PONTIF MAXIM, Livia, as Pax, seated r. on throne with ornate legs, resting feet on footstool, holding sceptre and olive branch. RIC 30; Cohen 16. Metal slightly porous, otherwise about extremely fine. Expressive portrait.
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Tiberius (14-37), Denarius, Lugdunum, 15-18; AR (3,64 g; 18 mm; 6 h)
TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS Laureate head of Tiberius r.; Rv. PONTIF MAXIM, Livia, as Pax, seated r. on throne with ornate legs, resting feet on footstool, holding sceptre and olive branch. RIC 30; Cohen 16. Metal slightly porous, otherwise about extremely fine. Expressive portrait.
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Tiberius (14-37), As, Rome, c. 21-22; Æ (11,25 g; 28,6 mm; 5 h)
TI CAESAR·DIVI·AVG·F AVGVST IMP VIII Bare head of Tiberius to l.; Rv. PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN POTEST XXIIII around large S·C. RIC 44; Cohen 25. RIC 44. Dark patina with lighter hues on the reverse. About extremely fine / good very fine. Ex Kunz und Münzen 1969.
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Tiberius (14-37), As, Rome, c. 21-22; Æ (11,25 g; 28,6 mm; 5 h)
TI CAESAR·DIVI·AVG·F AVGVST IMP VIII Bare head of Tiberius to l.; Rv. PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN POTEST XXIIII around large S·C. RIC 44; Cohen 25. RIC 44. Dark patina with lighter hues on the reverse. About extremely fine / good very fine. Ex Kunz und Münzen 1969.
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Tiberius (14-37), Drachm, Caesarea Cappadociae, 33-34; AR (3,51 g; 17,8 mm; 12 h)
TI CAES AVG PM – TR P XXX – V Laureate head of Tiberius r.; Rv. DRVSV[S CAES TI] AVG F COS II TR P IT Bare head of Drusus l. RIC 86; C 2; BMC 171; Sydenham Caesarea 4; RPC 3622. About extremely fine.
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Tiberius (14-37), Drachm, Caesarea Cappadociae, 33-34; AR (3,51 g; 17,8 mm; 12 h)
TI CAES AVG PM – TR P XXX – V Laureate head of Tiberius r.; Rv. DRVSV[S CAES TI] AVG F COS II TR P IT Bare head of Drusus l. RIC 86; C 2; BMC 171; Sydenham Caesarea 4; RPC 3622. About extremely fine.
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Julia Augusta (Livia), Sestertius struck under Tiberius, Rome, AD 22-23; Æ (28,60 g; 35 mm; 9 h)
S P Q R / IVLIAE / AVGVST, carpentum drawn r. by two mules, Rv. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXIIII, around S C. RIC 51; Cohen 6. Rare. Reddish riverine tone; well centered specimen; good very fine / about extremely fine. Ex Bertolami Fine Art Sro Auction 279 – IMPERIVM (12 March 2024), lot [..]
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Julia Augusta (Livia), Sestertius struck under Tiberius, Rome, AD 22-23; Æ (28,60 g; 35 mm; 9 h)
S P Q R / IVLIAE / AVGVST, carpentum drawn r. by two mules, Rv. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXIIII, around S C. RIC 51; Cohen 6. Rare. Reddish riverine tone; well centered specimen; good very fine / about extremely fine. Ex Bertolami Fine Art Sro Auction 279 – IMPERIVM (12 March 2024), lot [..]
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Gaius (37-41), Sestertius, Rome, 37-38; Æ (26,06 g; 33 mm; 12 h)
C·CAESAR·AVG·GERMANICVS·PON·M·TR·POT· Laureate head of Gaius to l.; Rv. ADLOCVT / COH Gaius, togate, standing l. on low platform, sella castrensis behind him, extending his r. hand and addressing five helmeted soldiers, standing r., holding shields and aquilae. RIC 32; Cohen 1. Dark brownish green tone [..]
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Gaius (37-41), Sestertius, Rome, 37-38; Æ (26,06 g; 33 mm; 12 h)
C·CAESAR·AVG·GERMANICVS·PON·M·TR·POT· Laureate head of Gaius to l.; Rv. ADLOCVT / COH Gaius, togate, standing l. on low platform, sella castrensis behind him, extending his r. hand and addressing five helmeted soldiers, standing r., holding shields and aquilae. RIC 32; Cohen 1. Dark brownish green tone [..]
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Gaius (37-41), Sestertius, Rome, 37-38; Æ (28,76 g; 35,6 mm; 6 h)
C·CAESAR·AVG·GERMANICVS·PON·M·TR·POT· Laureate head l.; Rv. Rv. S·P·Q·R / P·P / OB·CIVES / SERVATOS within oak wreath. RIC 37; Cohen 24. Rare. Dark brown patina with green hues. Broad flan. Near extremely fine.
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Gaius (37-41), Sestertius, Rome, 37-38; Æ (28,76 g; 35,6 mm; 6 h)
C·CAESAR·AVG·GERMANICVS·PON·M·TR·POT· Laureate head l.; Rv. Rv. S·P·Q·R / P·P / OB·CIVES / SERVATOS within oak wreath. RIC 37; Cohen 24. Rare. Dark brown patina with green hues. Broad flan. Near extremely fine.
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Claudius (41-54), Sestertius, Rome, c. 50-54; Æ (27,08 g; 36,5 mm; 6 h)
TI·CLAVDIVS·CAESAR·AVG·P·M·TR·P·IMP·P·P· Laureate head r.; Rv. EX·S·C· /P·P/OB·CIVES/SERVATOS in four lines in oak wreath. RIC 112; Cohen 38. Lovely green tone with some lighter hues. Struck from dies of refined style. Extremely fine.
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Claudius (41-54), Sestertius, Rome, c. 50-54; Æ (27,08 g; 36,5 mm; 6 h)
TI·CLAVDIVS·CAESAR·AVG·P·M·TR·P·IMP·P·P· Laureate head r.; Rv. EX·S·C· /P·P/OB·CIVES/SERVATOS in four lines in oak wreath. RIC 112; Cohen 38. Lovely green tone with some lighter hues. Struck from dies of refined style. Extremely fine.
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Nero (54-68), with Agrippina II, Denarius, Rome, 55; AR (3,49 g; 18,8 mm; 3 h)
NERO CLAVD DIVI F CAES AVG GERM IMP TR P COS Jugate busts of Nero, bareheaded with slight drapery over shoulder, and of Agrippina II, bareheaded and draped; AGRIPP AVG [DIVI CLAVD] NERONIS CAES MATER Quadriga of elephants to l., bearing Divus Claudius I, radiate and holding eagle-tipped sceptre, and [..]
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Nero (54-68), with Agrippina II, Denarius, Rome, 55; AR (3,49 g; 18,8 mm; 3 h)
NERO CLAVD DIVI F CAES AVG GERM IMP TR P COS Jugate busts of Nero, bareheaded with slight drapery over shoulder, and of Agrippina II, bareheaded and draped; AGRIPP AVG [DIVI CLAVD] NERONIS CAES MATER Quadriga of elephants to l., bearing Divus Claudius I, radiate and holding eagle-tipped sceptre, and [..]
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Nero (54-68), Aureus, Rome, 60-61; AV (7,75 g; 19,4 mm; 5 h)
NERO·CAESAR·AVG·IMP Bare head of Nero to r.; Rv. PONTIF·MAX·TR·P·VII·COS·IIII·P·P· / EX - S C Ceres, veiled, standing front, head to l., holding two corn ears in her r. hand and long torch in her l. RIC 23; Cohen 217; BMC 25; Calicó 428. About extremely fine.
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Nero (54-68), Aureus, Rome, 60-61; AV (7,75 g; 19,4 mm; 5 h)
NERO·CAESAR·AVG·IMP Bare head of Nero to r.; Rv. PONTIF·MAX·TR·P·VII·COS·IIII·P·P· / EX - S C Ceres, veiled, standing front, head to l., holding two corn ears in her r. hand and long torch in her l. RIC 23; Cohen 217; BMC 25; Calicó 428. About extremely fine.
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Nero (54-68), Sestertius, Rome, c. 63; Æ (28,21 g; 37,9 mm; 6 h)
NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P Laureate head l.; Rv. DECVRSIO Nero prancing r.; before, foot soldier advancing r., looking backwards, holding vexillum. RIC 108; Cohen 95. Dark patina. Slight traces of old cleaning. Extremely fine.
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Nero (54-68), Sestertius, Rome, c. 63; Æ (28,21 g; 37,9 mm; 6 h)
NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P Laureate head l.; Rv. DECVRSIO Nero prancing r.; before, foot soldier advancing r., looking backwards, holding vexillum. RIC 108; Cohen 95. Dark patina. Slight traces of old cleaning. Extremely fine.
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Nero (54-68), Aureus, Rome, 64-65; AV (7,35 g; 18 mm; 6 h)
NERO CAESAR Laureate head r.; Rv. AVGVSTVS GERMANICVS Emperor, radiate, standing front, holding branch and Victory on globe. RIC 46; Cohen 44; Calicò 402. Some edge faults and minor marks, otherwise extremely fine. Ex Bertolami Fine Art Auction 109 (4-5 May 2022), lot 501.
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Nero (54-68), Aureus, Rome, 64-65; AV (7,35 g; 18 mm; 6 h)
NERO CAESAR Laureate head r.; Rv. AVGVSTVS GERMANICVS Emperor, radiate, standing front, holding branch and Victory on globe. RIC 46; Cohen 44; Calicò 402. Some edge faults and minor marks, otherwise extremely fine. Ex Bertolami Fine Art Auction 109 (4-5 May 2022), lot 501.
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Nero (54-68), Sestertius, Rome, 64-66; Æ (26,05 g; 36,5 mm; 6 h)
NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head r.; Rv. ANNONA AVGVSTI CERES, Ceres on r., veiled and draped, seated l., right holding corn-ears, left torch, her feet on stool, facing Annona, draped, standing r., right resting on hip, l. holding cornucopia; between them, modius on garlanded [..]
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Nero (54-68), Sestertius, Rome, 64-66; Æ (26,05 g; 36,5 mm; 6 h)
NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head r.; Rv. ANNONA AVGVSTI CERES, Ceres on r., veiled and draped, seated l., right holding corn-ears, left torch, her feet on stool, facing Annona, draped, standing r., right resting on hip, l. holding cornucopia; between them, modius on garlanded [..]
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Nero (54-68), Sestertius, Rome, 64; (25,88 g; 33 mm; 6 h)
NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P Laureate bust of Nero to l.; Rv. AVGVST[I] – [S POR OST C] Bird's-eye view of the harbour of Ostia: at the top, pharos surmounted by statue of Neptune l.; at the bottom, reclining figure of Tiber l.; to l., crescent-shaped pier with porticoM to r., crescent-shaped [..]
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Nero (54-68), Sestertius, Rome, 64; (25,88 g; 33 mm; 6 h)
NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P Laureate bust of Nero to l.; Rv. AVGVST[I] – [S POR OST C] Bird's-eye view of the harbour of Ostia: at the top, pharos surmounted by statue of Neptune l.; at the bottom, reclining figure of Tiber l.; to l., crescent-shaped pier with porticoM to r., crescent-shaped [..]
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Nero (54-68), Quadrans, Rome, 64; Æ (1,47 g; 13,4 mm; 6 h)
NERO CLAV CAE AVG GER Owl, with spread wings, standing facing on garlanded altar; Rv. P M TR P IMP PP / S C Upright olive branch. RIC 260; Cohen 185. Appealing light green patina. Untouched. Extremely fine.
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Nero (54-68), Quadrans, Rome, 64; Æ (1,47 g; 13,4 mm; 6 h)
NERO CLAV CAE AVG GER Owl, with spread wings, standing facing on garlanded altar; Rv. P M TR P IMP PP / S C Upright olive branch. RIC 260; Cohen 185. Appealing light green patina. Untouched. Extremely fine.
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Nero (54-68), Sestertius, Rome, c. 65; Æ (26,47 g; 33,7 mm; 6 h)
[NERO CLAV]DIVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP PP Laureate bust of Nero l.; Rv. Roma, helmeted and in military dress, seated l. on cuirass and shields, r. holding Victory, l. resting on parazonium, resting foot on helmet; S – C across fields; below, ROMA. RIC 282; Cohen 275. Appealing dark brown patina [..]
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Nero (54-68), Sestertius, Rome, c. 65; Æ (26,47 g; 33,7 mm; 6 h)
[NERO CLAV]DIVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP PP Laureate bust of Nero l.; Rv. Roma, helmeted and in military dress, seated l. on cuirass and shields, r. holding Victory, l. resting on parazonium, resting foot on helmet; S – C across fields; below, ROMA. RIC 282; Cohen 275. Appealing dark brown patina [..]
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Nero (54-68), Denarius, Rome, 66-67; AR (3,52 g; 18 mm; 6 h)
IMP NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS Laureate head r., Rv. IVPPITER CVSTOS Jupiter seated l., holding thunderbolt and sceptre. RIC 64; Cohen 121. Elegant portrait; good extremely fine. Ex Bertolami Fine Art Sro Auction 279 – IMPERIVM (12 March 2024), lot 82.
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Nero (54-68), Denarius, Rome, 66-67; AR (3,52 g; 18 mm; 6 h)
IMP NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS Laureate head r., Rv. IVPPITER CVSTOS Jupiter seated l., holding thunderbolt and sceptre. RIC 64; Cohen 121. Elegant portrait; good extremely fine. Ex Bertolami Fine Art Sro Auction 279 – IMPERIVM (12 March 2024), lot 82.
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Nero (54-68), Hemidrachm, Caesarea, 59-60; AR (1,75 g; 14,6 mm; 1 h)
NERO CLAVD DIVI CLAVD F CAESAR AVG GERMANI Laureate head of Nero r.; Rv. Victory diademed and draped, seated r. on globe, holding wreath with both hands. RIC 617; BMC 409; RPC 3645. About extremely fine.
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Nero (54-68), Hemidrachm, Caesarea, 59-60; AR (1,75 g; 14,6 mm; 1 h)
NERO CLAVD DIVI CLAVD F CAESAR AVG GERMANI Laureate head of Nero r.; Rv. Victory diademed and draped, seated r. on globe, holding wreath with both hands. RIC 617; BMC 409; RPC 3645. About extremely fine.
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Galba (68-69), Sestertius, Rome; Æ (26,33 g; 35,5 mm; 5 h)
IMP SER SVLP GALBA CAES AVG TR P Laureate head r.; Rv. Victory alighting r., holding wreath and palm; S-C across fields. RIC 131; BMC 100; ACG 304. Riverine patina; bold portrait of refined style. Struck on a very large flan. About extremely fine.
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Galba (68-69), Sestertius, Rome; Æ (26,33 g; 35,5 mm; 5 h)
IMP SER SVLP GALBA CAES AVG TR P Laureate head r.; Rv. Victory alighting r., holding wreath and palm; S-C across fields. RIC 131; BMC 100; ACG 304. Riverine patina; bold portrait of refined style. Struck on a very large flan. About extremely fine.
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Galba (68-69), Denarius, Rome, July 68 - January 69; AR (3,47 g; 20,5 mm; 5 h)
IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG Laureate head r.; Rv. DIVA AVGVSTA Livia standing l. holding patera and sceptre. RIC 186; Cohen 55. Small defects on the reverse, otherwise near extremely fine.
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Galba (68-69), Denarius, Rome, July 68 - January 69; AR (3,47 g; 20,5 mm; 5 h)
IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG Laureate head r.; Rv. DIVA AVGVSTA Livia standing l. holding patera and sceptre. RIC 186; Cohen 55. Small defects on the reverse, otherwise near extremely fine.
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Galba (68-69), Denarius, Rome, July 68 - January 69; AR (3,22 g; 19,16 mm; 6 h)
[I]MP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG Laureate head r.; Rv. SALVS GEN HVMANI Salus standing l., holding patera over altar and vertical rudder, foot on globe. RIC 211; Cohen 238. Expressive portrait; about extremely fine. Ex Bertolami Fine Art Sro Auction 279 – IMPERIVM (12 March 2024), lot 95.
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Galba (68-69), Denarius, Rome, July 68 - January 69; AR (3,22 g; 19,16 mm; 6 h)
[I]MP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG Laureate head r.; Rv. SALVS GEN HVMANI Salus standing l., holding patera over altar and vertical rudder, foot on globe. RIC 211; Cohen 238. Expressive portrait; about extremely fine. Ex Bertolami Fine Art Sro Auction 279 – IMPERIVM (12 March 2024), lot 95.
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Galba (68-69), Sestertius, Rome, c. June-August 68; Æ (27,70 g; 34,6 mm; 6 h)
SER GALBA IMP CAES AVG Draped and oak-wreathed bust r.; Rv. S P Q R / OB / CIV SER within wreath. RIC 267; Cohen 289; BMC 109. Reddish brown patina with appealing green hues. Bold, expressive portrait. Untouched. Near extremely fine. Ex Bertolami Fine Art Sro Auction 304 (20-21 June 2024), lot 540 [..]
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Galba (68-69), Sestertius, Rome, c. June-August 68; Æ (27,70 g; 34,6 mm; 6 h)
SER GALBA IMP CAES AVG Draped and oak-wreathed bust r.; Rv. S P Q R / OB / CIV SER within wreath. RIC 267; Cohen 289; BMC 109. Reddish brown patina with appealing green hues. Bold, expressive portrait. Untouched. Near extremely fine. Ex Bertolami Fine Art Sro Auction 304 (20-21 June 2024), lot 540 [..]
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Vespasian (69-79), Denarius, Rome, 71; AR (3,36 g; 18 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES VESP AVG P M Laureate head r., Rv. TRI POT II COS III P P Pax seated l. with cauduceus and branch. RIC 41; Cohen 566. Good extremely fine; bold portrait; high relief. Ex Bertolami Fine Art Sro Auction 279 – IMPERIVM (12 March 2024), lot 103.
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Vespasian (69-79), Denarius, Rome, 71; AR (3,36 g; 18 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES VESP AVG P M Laureate head r., Rv. TRI POT II COS III P P Pax seated l. with cauduceus and branch. RIC 41; Cohen 566. Good extremely fine; bold portrait; high relief. Ex Bertolami Fine Art Sro Auction 279 – IMPERIVM (12 March 2024), lot 103.
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Vespasian (69-79), Sestertius, Rome, 71; Æ (g 27,74; mm 34)
IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III Laureate head r., Rv. Mars advancing r., holding spear and trophy; in field, S - C. RIC II 199. Expressive portrait; brownish patina; minor traces of delicate, old cleaning; good very fine. Ex Mazzini collection (vol. I tav. LXXIV n. 411). Ex Bertolami [..]
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Vespasian (69-79), Sestertius, Rome, 71; Æ (g 27,74; mm 34)
IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III Laureate head r., Rv. Mars advancing r., holding spear and trophy; in field, S - C. RIC II 199. Expressive portrait; brownish patina; minor traces of delicate, old cleaning; good very fine. Ex Mazzini collection (vol. I tav. LXXIV n. 411). Ex Bertolami [..]
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Vespasian (69-79), Sestertius, Rome, Spring – Summer 71; Æ (25,42 g; 33,4 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS III Laureate head r.; Rv. Palm tree, to l. bearded Jew with cloak over shoulders standing r., hands tied behind back, behind him two shields and spear with helmet (or helmet-like die break) attached below the spear's tip; to r., Judaea, veiled, seated r. on cuirass, [..]
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Vespasian (69-79), Sestertius, Rome, Spring – Summer 71; Æ (25,42 g; 33,4 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS III Laureate head r.; Rv. Palm tree, to l. bearded Jew with cloak over shoulders standing r., hands tied behind back, behind him two shields and spear with helmet (or helmet-like die break) attached below the spear's tip; to r., Judaea, veiled, seated r. on cuirass, [..]
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Vespasian (69-79), Sestertius, Rome, 71; Æ (g 24,86; mm 32)
IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS III Laureate head r., Rv. PAX - AVGVSTI Pax standing l., holding branch and cornucopia; in field, S - C. RIC II 243. Bold portrait; green patina; somewhat smoothed, otherwise good very fine / about extremely fine. Ex Bertolami Fine Art Sro Auction 279 – IMPERIVM [..]
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Vespasian (69-79), Sestertius, Rome, 71; Æ (g 24,86; mm 32)
IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS III Laureate head r., Rv. PAX - AVGVSTI Pax standing l., holding branch and cornucopia; in field, S - C. RIC II 243. Bold portrait; green patina; somewhat smoothed, otherwise good very fine / about extremely fine. Ex Bertolami Fine Art Sro Auction 279 – IMPERIVM [..]
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Vespasian (69-79), Sestertius, Rome, 71; Æ (24,74 g; 34,7 mm; 5 h)
IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG P M T P P P COS III Laureate head to right / Rv. Mars advancing to r., holding trophy and transverse spear; S-C across fields. RIC 447 = 113; Cohen 443. Very Rare. Appealing riverine patina with dark hues; untouched. Wonderful, mighty portrait struck from dies of exceptional [..]
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Vespasian (69-79), Sestertius, Rome, 71; Æ (24,74 g; 34,7 mm; 5 h)
IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG P M T P P P COS III Laureate head to right / Rv. Mars advancing to r., holding trophy and transverse spear; S-C across fields. RIC 447 = 113; Cohen 443. Very Rare. Appealing riverine patina with dark hues; untouched. Wonderful, mighty portrait struck from dies of exceptional [..]
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Vespasian (69-79), Quinarius, Rome, 75; AR (1,40 g; 15,2 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head r.; Rv. AVGVST VICTORIA Victoria seated l., holding wreath and palm. RIC 801. Rare. Flan crack. Good very fine.
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Vespasian (69-79), Quinarius, Rome, 75; AR (1,40 g; 15,2 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head r.; Rv. AVGVST VICTORIA Victoria seated l., holding wreath and palm. RIC 801. Rare. Flan crack. Good very fine.
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Titus as Caesar, Sestertius struck under Vespasian, Rome, 72-73; Æ (25,35 g; 32 mm; 6 h)
T CAESAR VESPASIAN IMP IIII PON TR POT II COS II Laureate head r., Rv. Mars advancing r., holding trophy and spear; in field, S - C. RIC II 500. Bold portrait; green patina; small cuprite spots; minor traces of light, old cleaning; good very fine.
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Titus as Caesar, Sestertius struck under Vespasian, Rome, 72-73; Æ (25,35 g; 32 mm; 6 h)
T CAESAR VESPASIAN IMP IIII PON TR POT II COS II Laureate head r., Rv. Mars advancing r., holding trophy and spear; in field, S - C. RIC II 500. Bold portrait; green patina; small cuprite spots; minor traces of light, old cleaning; good very fine.
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Titus (79-81), Denarius, Rome, 80; AR (3,52 g; 17,5 mm; 6 h)
IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M Laureate head r.; Rv. TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P Elephant walking to l. RIC 22a = 115; Cohen 303. About extremely fine / extremely fine.
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Titus (79-81), Denarius, Rome, 80; AR (3,52 g; 17,5 mm; 6 h)
IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M Laureate head r.; Rv. TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P Elephant walking to l. RIC 22a = 115; Cohen 303. About extremely fine / extremely fine.
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Titus (79-81), Denarius, Rome, 80; AR (3,48 g; 17 mm; 6 h)
IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM· Laureate head of Titus r.; Rv. TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII PP, dolphin right atop tripod altar. RIC 128 = 27b; Cohen 321. Extremely fine.
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Titus (79-81), Denarius, Rome, 80; AR (3,48 g; 17 mm; 6 h)
IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM· Laureate head of Titus r.; Rv. TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII PP, dolphin right atop tripod altar. RIC 128 = 27b; Cohen 321. Extremely fine.
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Titus (79-81), Sestertius, Eastern mint (Thrace?), 80-81; Æ (26,06 g; 35,4 mm; 7 h)
IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII Laureate head to r.; Rv. PAX AVGVST Pax standing to l., holding olive branch and cornucopia; S – C across fields. RIC 498; Cohen 141. Rare. A fascinating type, bearing an expressive portrait of the emperor. Untouched green patina. Struck on a very broad [..]
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Titus (79-81), Sestertius, Eastern mint (Thrace?), 80-81; Æ (26,06 g; 35,4 mm; 7 h)
IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII Laureate head to r.; Rv. PAX AVGVST Pax standing to l., holding olive branch and cornucopia; S – C across fields. RIC 498; Cohen 141. Rare. A fascinating type, bearing an expressive portrait of the emperor. Untouched green patina. Struck on a very broad [..]
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Domitian as Caesar, Sestertius struck under Vespsian, Rome, 78; Æ (24,20 g; 35,5 mm; 5 h)
CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS V Laureate and draped bust r.; Rv. PAX AVGVST Pax standing l., holding olive branch and cornucopia; S – C across fields. Cohen 340 var. (legend). Rare variety. Dark green patina. Extremely fine / about extremely fine.
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Domitian as Caesar, Sestertius struck under Vespsian, Rome, 78; Æ (24,20 g; 35,5 mm; 5 h)
CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS V Laureate and draped bust r.; Rv. PAX AVGVST Pax standing l., holding olive branch and cornucopia; S – C across fields. Cohen 340 var. (legend). Rare variety. Dark green patina. Extremely fine / about extremely fine.
211
Domitian (81-96), Denarius, Rome, 81; AR (3,15 g; 18,45 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG PM Laureate head r.; Rv. TR P COS VII DES VIII P P Wreath on curule chair. RIC 48; Cohen 570/1. Good extremely fine. Ex Bertolami Fine Art Sro Auction 279 – IMPERIVM (12 March 2024), lot 129.
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Domitian (81-96), Denarius, Rome, 81; AR (3,15 g; 18,45 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG PM Laureate head r.; Rv. TR P COS VII DES VIII P P Wreath on curule chair. RIC 48; Cohen 570/1. Good extremely fine. Ex Bertolami Fine Art Sro Auction 279 – IMPERIVM (12 March 2024), lot 129.
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Domitian (81-96), Quadrans, Rome, 81-82; Æ (3,02 g; 16,1 mm; 6 h)
IMP DOM AVG Head of Minerva to r., wearing crested Attic helmet; Rv. Large S C within laurel wreath. RIC 123; Cohen –. BMC 485; CBN 521-2. Dark green patina. Extremely fine.
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Domitian (81-96), Quadrans, Rome, 81-82; Æ (3,02 g; 16,1 mm; 6 h)
IMP DOM AVG Head of Minerva to r., wearing crested Attic helmet; Rv. Large S C within laurel wreath. RIC 123; Cohen –. BMC 485; CBN 521-2. Dark green patina. Extremely fine.
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Domitian (81-96), Quadrans, Rome, 84-85; Æ (2,09 g; 17 mm; 6 h)
Rhinoceros walking r.; Rv. IMP DOMIT AVG GERM around S·C. RIC 248; Cohen 673. Light. brown patina. Extremely fine.
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Domitian (81-96), Quadrans, Rome, 84-85; Æ (2,09 g; 17 mm; 6 h)
Rhinoceros walking r.; Rv. IMP DOMIT AVG GERM around S·C. RIC 248; Cohen 673. Light. brown patina. Extremely fine.
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Domitian (81-96), Sestertius, Rome, 85; Æ (23,66 g; 36 mm; 7 h)
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIIII CENS PER P P Laureate right r.; Rv. Emperor standing l., holding thunderbolt and spear, being crowned by Victory behind; S C in exergue. RIC 363 = RIC II² 639; Cohen 512. Lovely emerald green tone. Extremely fine / about extremely fine.
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Domitian (81-96), Sestertius, Rome, 85; Æ (23,66 g; 36 mm; 7 h)
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIIII CENS PER P P Laureate right r.; Rv. Emperor standing l., holding thunderbolt and spear, being crowned by Victory behind; S C in exergue. RIC 363 = RIC II² 639; Cohen 512. Lovely emerald green tone. Extremely fine / about extremely fine.
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Domitian (81-96), Dupondius, Rome, 85; Æ (12,72 g; 28,5 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIIII CENSD PER PP Radiate head of Domitian to r.; Rv. FIDEI PVBLICAE / S – C Fides standing r., holding corn ears and basket of fruit. RIC 366; Cohen 116. Exceptionally well-detailed, boasting an attractive chocolate brown patina with some red hues on the obverse. Refined [..]
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Domitian (81-96), Dupondius, Rome, 85; Æ (12,72 g; 28,5 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIIII CENSD PER PP Radiate head of Domitian to r.; Rv. FIDEI PVBLICAE / S – C Fides standing r., holding corn ears and basket of fruit. RIC 366; Cohen 116. Exceptionally well-detailed, boasting an attractive chocolate brown patina with some red hues on the obverse. Refined [..]
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Domitian (81-96), Denarius, Rome, 90-91; AR (3,44 g; 18,5 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P X Laureate head of Domitian r.; Rv. IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P Minerva advancing r., brandishing spear and holding shield. RIC 719; Cohen 265. Extremely fine.
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Domitian (81-96), Denarius, Rome, 90-91; AR (3,44 g; 18,5 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P X Laureate head of Domitian r.; Rv. IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P Minerva advancing r., brandishing spear and holding shield. RIC 719; Cohen 265. Extremely fine.
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Domitian (81-96), Sestertius, Rome, 90-91; Æ (21,90 g; 35,3 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER P P Laureate head of Domitian to r.; Rv. IOVI VICTORI / S C Jupiter seated leftl. holding Victory in his r. hand and sceptre in his l. RIC 702; Cohen 314. Some areas of flatness on the reverse, otherwise extremely fine / about extremely fine.
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Domitian (81-96), Sestertius, Rome, 90-91; Æ (21,90 g; 35,3 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER P P Laureate head of Domitian to r.; Rv. IOVI VICTORI / S C Jupiter seated leftl. holding Victory in his r. hand and sceptre in his l. RIC 702; Cohen 314. Some areas of flatness on the reverse, otherwise extremely fine / about extremely fine.
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Domitian (81-96), Sestertius, Rome, 90-91; Æ (26,08 g; 33,7 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER P P Laureate head of Domitian to r.; Rv. Domitian, in military attire, standing front, head to l., holding thunderbolt in his r. hand and long sceptre in his l., being crowned by Victory standing behind him and holding palm over her l. shoulder; S C in exergue. [..]
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Domitian (81-96), Sestertius, Rome, 90-91; Æ (26,08 g; 33,7 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER P P Laureate head of Domitian to r.; Rv. Domitian, in military attire, standing front, head to l., holding thunderbolt in his r. hand and long sceptre in his l., being crowned by Victory standing behind him and holding palm over her l. shoulder; S C in exergue. [..]
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Domitia, Denarius struck under Domitian, Rome, c. 82; AR (3,38 g; 18,8 mm; 6 h)
DOMITIA AVGVSTA IMP DOMIT Draped bust r., hair in long tail at back; Rv. CONCORDIA AVGVST, peacock r. RIC I 212 = II 151; Cohen 2. Crack at 11 o'clock on the obverse; possibly subaerate, otherwise about extremely fine.
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Domitia, Denarius struck under Domitian, Rome, c. 82; AR (3,38 g; 18,8 mm; 6 h)
DOMITIA AVGVSTA IMP DOMIT Draped bust r., hair in long tail at back; Rv. CONCORDIA AVGVST, peacock r. RIC I 212 = II 151; Cohen 2. Crack at 11 o'clock on the obverse; possibly subaerate, otherwise about extremely fine.
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Anonymous issues, Domitian – Antoninus Pius (117-161), Quadrans, Rome; Æ (2,58 g; 14,9 mm; 8 h)
Crested Corinthian helmet; Rv. S C across field, owl standing r., head facing. RIC 11; Cohen 37. Slight traces of old cleaning. Extremely fine.
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Anonymous issues, Domitian – Antoninus Pius (117-161), Quadrans, Rome; Æ (2,58 g; 14,9 mm; 8 h)
Crested Corinthian helmet; Rv. S C across field, owl standing r., head facing. RIC 11; Cohen 37. Slight traces of old cleaning. Extremely fine.
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Nerva (96-98), Sestertius, Rome, 96; Æ (22,64 g; 32,2 mm; 6 h)
MP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II DESIGN III P P Laureate head r.; Rv. ANNONA - AVGVST Ceres seated l. holding corn ears (?) and torch; facing her stands Abundantia, holding cornucopia; between them, modius on altar; in background, prow of ship. RIC 68; Cohen 13. Brownish green patina. Austere portrait. [..]
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Nerva (96-98), Sestertius, Rome, 96; Æ (22,64 g; 32,2 mm; 6 h)
MP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II DESIGN III P P Laureate head r.; Rv. ANNONA - AVGVST Ceres seated l. holding corn ears (?) and torch; facing her stands Abundantia, holding cornucopia; between them, modius on altar; in background, prow of ship. RIC 68; Cohen 13. Brownish green patina. Austere portrait. [..]
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Divus Augustus (died 14), Sestertius, Restitution issue struck under Nerva, Rome, 98; Æ (26,80 g; 33,4 mm; 6 h)
DIVVS AVGVSTVS , laureate head of Divus Augustus r.; Rv. IMP NERVA CAESAR AVGVSTVS REST around large SC. RIC 136 (Nerva); Cohen 570. Rare issue. A bold portrait of superb style; deep brown tone. Some light traces of smoothing, otherwise about extremely fine / good very fine. Brown tone.
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Divus Augustus (died 14), Sestertius, Restitution issue struck under Nerva, Rome, 98; Æ (26,80 g; 33,4 [..]
DIVVS AVGVSTVS , laureate head of Divus Augustus r.; Rv. IMP NERVA CAESAR AVGVSTVS REST around large SC. RIC 136 (Nerva); Cohen 570. Rare issue. A bold portrait of superb style; deep brown tone. Some light traces of smoothing, otherwise about extremely fine / good very fine. Brown tone.
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Nerva (96-98), Sestertius, Rome, 97; Æ (22,28 g; 32,5 mm; 6 h)
IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P Laureate head r.; Rv. FORTVNA AVGVST / S – C Fortuna standing l. holding rudder and cornucopia. RIC 83; Cohen 67. Wonderful green patina; untouched. A charming specimen, bearing a bold portrait of Nerva. Extremely fine / about extremely fine.
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Nerva (96-98), Sestertius, Rome, 97; Æ (22,28 g; 32,5 mm; 6 h)
IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P Laureate head r.; Rv. FORTVNA AVGVST / S – C Fortuna standing l. holding rudder and cornucopia. RIC 83; Cohen 67. Wonderful green patina; untouched. A charming specimen, bearing a bold portrait of Nerva. Extremely fine / about extremely fine.
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Trajan (98-117), Sestertius, Rome, 98-99; Æ (25,74 g; 33 mm; 6 h)
IMP NERVA CAES TRAIAN AVG GERM P M Laureate bust of Trajan to r.; Rv. T4R POT COS II Pax seated l., holding branch and sceptre. RIC 391; Cohen 611. Dark brown patina with green hues. Wonderful early portrait of Trajan, with features resembling Nerva. Gently cleaned, otherwise good extremely / extremely [..]
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Trajan (98-117), Sestertius, Rome, 98-99; Æ (25,74 g; 33 mm; 6 h)
IMP NERVA CAES TRAIAN AVG GERM P M Laureate bust of Trajan to r.; Rv. T4R POT COS II Pax seated l., holding branch and sceptre. RIC 391; Cohen 611. Dark brown patina with green hues. Wonderful early portrait of Trajan, with features resembling Nerva. Gently cleaned, otherwise good extremely / extremely [..]
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Trajan (98-117), Denarius, Rome, 103-111; AR (3,26 g; 19 mm; 7 h)
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P Laureate bust r.; Rv. COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI Mars in military dress standing l., holding Victory and trophy. RIC 155; Cohen 371. Near extremely fine / good extremely fine.
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Trajan (98-117), Denarius, Rome, 103-111; AR (3,26 g; 19 mm; 7 h)
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P Laureate bust r.; Rv. COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI Mars in military dress standing l., holding Victory and trophy. RIC 155; Cohen 371. Near extremely fine / good extremely fine.
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Trajan (98-117), Denarius, Rome, 103-111; AR (2,85 g; 18,6 mm; 8 h)
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Laureate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder; Rv. SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI Pax seated l., holding branch and sceptre; at her feet, a kneeling Dacian. RIC 188; Cohen 417. Minor scratches on the obverse, otherwise near extremely fine.
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Trajan (98-117), Denarius, Rome, 103-111; AR (2,85 g; 18,6 mm; 8 h)
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Laureate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder; Rv. SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI Pax seated l., holding branch and sceptre; at her feet, a kneeling Dacian. RIC 188; Cohen 417. Minor scratches on the obverse, otherwise near extremely fine.
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Trajan (98-117), Sestertius, Rome, 103-111; Æ (24,41 g; 33 mm; 6 h)
Trajan Æ Sestertius. Rome, AD 111. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Laureate bust to r., slight drapery on far shoulder; Rv. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI Abundantia standing to l., holding grain ears and cornucopia, child holding roll at feet; S-C across fields, ALIM ITAL in exergue. [..]
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Trajan (98-117), Sestertius, Rome, 103-111; Æ (24,41 g; 33 mm; 6 h)
Trajan Æ Sestertius. Rome, AD 111. IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Laureate bust to r., slight drapery on far shoulder; Rv. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI Abundantia standing to l., holding grain ears and cornucopia, child holding roll at feet; S-C across fields, ALIM ITAL in exergue. [..]
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Trajan (98-117), Sestertius, Rome, 103-111; Æ (25,16 g; 34 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI Trajan, in armour, on horse leaping r., hurling spear at Dacian falling r., looking back in supplication; in ex. S C. RIC 536; Cohen 504.Dark green tone; expressive portrait; good [..]
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Trajan (98-117), Sestertius, Rome, 103-111; Æ (25,16 g; 34 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI Trajan, in armour, on horse leaping r., hurling spear at Dacian falling r., looking back in supplication; in ex. S C. RIC 536; Cohen 504.Dark green tone; expressive portrait; good [..]
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Trajan (98-117), Sestertius, Rome, 103-111; Æ (25,18 g; 33,7 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Laureate bust r., slight drapery on l. shoulder; Rv. SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI Trajan standing l., holding thunderbolt and spear, being crowned by Victory standing l. behind him. RIC 549; Cohen 516. Appealing green patina. Traces of old cleaning. Near [..]
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Trajan (98-117), Sestertius, Rome, 103-111; Æ (25,18 g; 33,7 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Laureate bust r., slight drapery on l. shoulder; Rv. SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI Trajan standing l., holding thunderbolt and spear, being crowned by Victory standing l. behind him. RIC 549; Cohen 516. Appealing green patina. Traces of old cleaning. Near [..]
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Trajan (98-117), Sestertius, Rome, 103-111; Æ (24,80 g; 34 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V P P Laureate head r., Rv. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI Danuvius (the Danube) standing l., placing knee on Dacia, whom he forces to the ground; in ex. S C. RIC 556. Untouched dark green patina; about extremely fine. Ex Bertolami Fine Art Sro Auction 279 – [..]
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Trajan (98-117), Sestertius, Rome, 103-111; Æ (24,80 g; 34 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V P P Laureate head r., Rv. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI Danuvius (the Danube) standing l., placing knee on Dacia, whom he forces to the ground; in ex. S C. RIC 556. Untouched dark green patina; about extremely fine. Ex Bertolami Fine Art Sro Auction 279 – [..]
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Trajan (98-117), Sestertius, Rome, 103-111; Æ (27,04 g; 35 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Laureate bust r., drapery on l. shoulder; Rv. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI Abundantia standing l., holding patera and cornucopia; on l., modius; on r., prow; in field, S - C. RIC 492; Cohen 469. Green tone; some pitting and corrosion on the reverse, [..]
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Trajan (98-117), Sestertius, Rome, 103-111; Æ (27,04 g; 35 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Laureate bust r., drapery on l. shoulder; Rv. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI Abundantia standing l., holding patera and cornucopia; on l., modius; on r., prow; in field, S - C. RIC 492; Cohen 469. Green tone; some pitting and corrosion on the reverse, [..]
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Trajan (98-117), Denarius, Rome, 104-107; AR (3,21 g; 18 mm; 6 h)
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Laureate bust r., drapery on far shoulder, Rv. SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI Virtus standing r., holding reversed spear and parazonium, r. foot standing on helmet. RIC 204; RSC 402a. Good extremely fine.
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Trajan (98-117), Denarius, Rome, 104-107; AR (3,21 g; 18 mm; 6 h)
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Laureate bust r., drapery on far shoulder, Rv. SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI Virtus standing r., holding reversed spear and parazonium, r. foot standing on helmet. RIC 204; RSC 402a. Good extremely fine.
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Trajan (98-117), As, Rome, c. 104-107; Æ (9,96 g; 26,9 mm; 7 h)
IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Laureate head r., aegis on far shoulder; Rv. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI Emperor on horseback r., spearing Dacian enemy before horse; SC in exergue. RIC 540; Cohen 505. Dark patina. Slight traces of old cleaning, otherwise extremely fine.
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Trajan (98-117), As, Rome, c. 104-107; Æ (9,96 g; 26,9 mm; 7 h)
IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P Laureate head r., aegis on far shoulder; Rv. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI Emperor on horseback r., spearing Dacian enemy before horse; SC in exergue. RIC 540; Cohen 505. Dark patina. Slight traces of old cleaning, otherwise extremely fine.
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Trajan (117-138), Denarius, Rome, 107; AR (3,18 g; 18 mm; 7 h)
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P Laureate bust r., slight drapery on far shoulder; Rv. COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINC Victory standing l., holding wreath with r. hand and palm branch with l. RIC.128; Cohen 75. Good extremely fine.
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Trajan (117-138), Denarius, Rome, 107; AR (3,18 g; 18 mm; 7 h)
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P Laureate bust r., slight drapery on far shoulder; Rv. COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINC Victory standing l., holding wreath with r. hand and palm branch with l. RIC.128; Cohen 75. Good extremely fine.
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Trajan (98-117), Sestertius, Rome, 114-117; Æ (28,80 g; 33 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS Felicitas standing l., holding caduceus and cornucopia; in field, S - C. RIC 672 var. (bust type); Cohen 352. Rare variant. Green patina; expressive portrait; slight traces [..]
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Trajan (98-117), Sestertius, Rome, 114-117; Æ (28,80 g; 33 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS Felicitas standing l., holding caduceus and cornucopia; in field, S - C. RIC 672 var. (bust type); Cohen 352. Rare variant. Green patina; expressive portrait; slight traces [..]
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Hadrian (117-138), Sestertius, Rome, 118; Æ (26,69 g; 34,2 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG Laureate bust of Hadrian r., drapery on far shoulder; Rv. PONT MAX TR POT COS II Fortuna seated l., holding rudder and cornucopia; FORT RED in exergue, S – C across fields. RIC 551a; Cohen 756. Appealing green patina with light brown hues. Elegant portrait. Extremely [..]
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Hadrian (117-138), Sestertius, Rome, 118; Æ (26,69 g; 34,2 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG Laureate bust of Hadrian r., drapery on far shoulder; Rv. PONT MAX TR POT COS II Fortuna seated l., holding rudder and cornucopia; FORT RED in exergue, S – C across fields. RIC 551a; Cohen 756. Appealing green patina with light brown hues. Elegant portrait. Extremely [..]
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Æ (27,44 g; 34,4 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III Laureate bust r.; Rv. RESTITVTORI ORBIS TERRARVM, Hadrian standing l., holding volumen and extending hand to raise turreted woman (Orbis) kneeling l., holding globe. RIC 594a; Cohen 1285; BMCRE 1211. Appealing patina. Near extremely fine.
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Æ (27,44 g; 34,4 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III Laureate bust r.; Rv. RESTITVTORI ORBIS TERRARVM, Hadrian standing l., holding volumen and extending hand to raise turreted woman (Orbis) kneeling l., holding globe. RIC 594a; Cohen 1285; BMCRE 1211. Appealing patina. Near extremely fine.
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Hadrian (117-138), Sestertius, Rome, 119-123; Æ (23,12 g; 33,5 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. P M TR P COS III Minerva standing l., holding spear and dropping incense on a candelabrum; against her side rests shield, up which climbs a snake; in field, S - C. RIC 670.Untouched glossy green patina; about extremely [..]
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Hadrian (117-138), Sestertius, Rome, 119-123; Æ (23,12 g; 33,5 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. P M TR P COS III Minerva standing l., holding spear and dropping incense on a candelabrum; against her side rests shield, up which climbs a snake; in field, S - C. RIC 670.Untouched glossy green patina; about extremely [..]
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Hadrian (117-138), Denarius, Rome, 119-125; AR (3,43 g; 18,4 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG Laureate head of Hadrian to r., slight drapery on l. shoulder; Rv. P M TR P COS III Victory flying r., holding trophy with both hands. RIC 101; Cohen 1132. Extremely fine / about extremely fine.
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Hadrian (117-138), Denarius, Rome, 119-125; AR (3,43 g; 18,4 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG Laureate head of Hadrian to r., slight drapery on l. shoulder; Rv. P M TR P COS III Victory flying r., holding trophy with both hands. RIC 101; Cohen 1132. Extremely fine / about extremely fine.
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Hadrian (117-138), Sestertius, Rome, c. 121-122; Æ (28,67 g; 33,8 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG Laureate bust of Hadrian to r., slight drapery on l. shoulder; Rv. PM TR P COS III Spes advancing l., holding flower and raising skirt. RIC 612b; Cohen 1154. Brownish green patina. Extremely fine.
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Hadrian (117-138), Sestertius, Rome, c. 121-122; Æ (28,67 g; 33,8 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG Laureate bust of Hadrian to r., slight drapery on l. shoulder; Rv. PM TR P COS III Spes advancing l., holding flower and raising skirt. RIC 612b; Cohen 1154. Brownish green patina. Extremely fine.