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Ancient and World Coins

Ancient Roman Coinage

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 159		Domitian, AD 81-96. AR Denarius minted at Rome, AD 88-89. Laureate head right of Domitian. Reverse: Minerva advancing right, holding spear and shield. RIC 667. Lustrous; Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $240
Lot 160		Domitian, AD 81-96. AR Denarius minted at Rome, AD 89. Laureate head right of Domitian. Reverse: Minerva standing right, holding spear and shield; owl at feet. RIC 686, lightly cleaned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $322
Lot 161		Domitian, AD 81-96. AE Sestertius minted at Rome, AD 85. Laureate head right of Domitian. Reverse: Captive seated left, personification of Germania standing to right with trophy in between. RIC 274. NGC graded Choice VF: Strike 5/5; Surface 2/5, smoothing. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 162		Domitian, AD 81-96. AR Cistophorus minted in Asia (most likely at Ephesus) in AD 82. Laureate head right of Domitian. Reverse: Legionary eagle between two standards. RIC 226; RPC 865. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 163		Trajan, AD 98-117. AE Sestertius minted at Rome, AD 105-107. Laureate bust right of Trajan. Reverse: Single-span bridge with tower at each end and boat beneath (the "Danube Bridge"). RIC 569. Very rare. Attractive green patina. Very Fine to Extremely Fine; wonderful reverse. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 164		Trajan, AD 98-117. Orichalcum Dupondius minted at Rome, AD 103-111. Radiate bust of Trajan. Reverse: Victory standing right, fastening a shield inscribed "VIC DAC" to a palm tree. RIC 531; C. 456. Extremely Fine. This coin commemorates a victory over the Dacians, the most important military campaign of the reign. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 165		Hadrian, AD 117-138. Gold Aureus (6.92g). Bare head right of Hadrian. Reverse: Hadrian on horseback right, raising right hand. RIC 348a; Calicó 1219. Elegant portrait style, struck in very high relief. Lustrous, superb; Virtually Mint State. Possessing a most impressive and highly detailed portrait of Hadrian, this remarkable aureus was minted late in AD 128, when the emperor returned to Rome after visiting Africa as part of his provincial travels. During 12 of his reigning years, Hadrian ruled from Rome for no more than two or three years! At the close of AD 128, Hadrian and his entourage were again abroad, this time, visiting Athens. Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $39,100
Lot 166		Hadrian, AD 117-138. AE Sestertius minted at Rome, AD 134-138. Bare headed and draped bust right of Hadrian. Reverse: Hadrian clasping hand of Fortuna, who stands left, holding cornucopiae which rests on rudder. RIC 761 [as Scarce]; C. 790. Lightly tooled, with artistic portrait. Dark, even patina; Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 167		Hadrian, AD 117-138. AE Sestertius minted at Rome, AD 119-122. Laureate bust right of Hadrian. Reverse: Hadrian standing, looking left towards eagle flying right; emperor raises right hand to receive scepter and holds a roll. RIC 589(b) [as Scarce]. Even green patina; Choice Very Fine. The reverse figure closely resembles Antoninus Pius. Estimated Value $300 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 168		Hadrian, AD 117-138. AR Hemidrachm (1.25 g) minted at Caesarea in Cappadocia. Laureate bust right of Hadrian. Reverse: Nike flying right, holding wreath and palm. Sydenham (Caesarea) 260; Metcalf 87 v. Nearly Extremely Fine, from well-executed dies. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 169		Sabina, wife of Hadrian, AD 117-138. AR Denarius minted at Rome, AD 132. Diademed and draped bust right of Sabina. Reverse: Concordia standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae. RIC (Hadrian) 390; C. 3. Virtually Mint State with remarkable detail, and struck from fresh dies. Estimated Value $750 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 170		Sabina, wife of Hadrian, AD 117-138. AR Denarius minted at Rome. Draped bust right of Sabina. Reverse: Concordia seated left, holding patera and scepter. RIC 399(a); C. 25. Lustrous; Extremely Fine. High grade denarii of Sabina are difficult to find in today's marketplace; this is a beauty! Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242
Lot 171		Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161. Gold Aureus (7.19 g) minted at Rome, AD 150-151. Laureate head right of Antoninus Pius. Reverse: Ceres standing right, holding corn ears; Proserpina standing front, head to left, holding pomegranate. RIC 199(c). Extremely Fine. This rare reverse type with Proserpina refers to the gladness of Rome, and is infrequently seen on her coinage. Estimated Value $12,500 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $17,825
Lot 172		Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161. Gold Aureus (7.17 g) minted at Rome, AD 153-154. Bare-headed, cuirassed and draped bust right of Antoninus Pius. Reverse: Emperor standing left, holding globe. RIC 233. Boldly struck in high relief and lustrous; Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,463
Lot 173		Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161. Gold Aureus (6.98 g) struck at Rome after AD 147. Draped bust right of Faustina Senior. Reverse: AETERNITAS. Fortuna standing left, holding patera and rudder. RIC 349a; C. 24. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,888
Lot 174		Marcus Aurelius, AD 161-180. AE Sestertius minted at Rome as Caesar, AD 152-153. Bareheaded, draped bust right of Marcus Aurelius. Reverse: Minerva seated right, holding spear set on shield. RIC 1309(b); C. 654. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $431
Lot 175		Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, AD 161-180. Gold Aureus (7.32 g) minted at Rome. Draped bust right of Faustina Junior. Reverse: Venus standing to left, holding apple and scepter. RIC 513(c); C. 244. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,600
Lot 176		Lucius Verus, AD 161-169. Gold Aureus (7.33 g) minted at Rome, AD 162-163. Bare head right of Lucius Verus, wearing cuirass and drapery. Reverse: Salus standing left, feeding snake twined around altar. RIC 496. Lustrous; Virtually Mint State. Estimated Value $15,000 - 17,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $18,400
Lot 177		Commodus, AD 177-192. AE Medallion (41.27 g; 38 mm) struck at Rome, AD 185. Laureate and draped bust right of Commodus. Reverse: Jupiter enthroned between the Dioscuri. Gnecchi II, 74. Very rare The reverse depicts Jupiter and his two sons Castor and Pollus, savior gods who protected mariners at sea and soldeirs on the battlefield. Nearly Extremely Fine to Extremely Fine. Vestiges of probable silvering in ancient times visible mainly on obverse in fields and shoulder. This reverse design was later transformed into the enthroned emperor flanked by two figures types used on the gold medallions of the Constantinian family (see Toynbee, ANS NS plates 5 and 6). Estimated Value $10,000 - 13,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,063
Lot 178		Pertinax, AD 193. AR Denarius struck at Rome. Laureate head right of Pertinax. Reverse: Janus standing front, holding scepter. RIC 3 [R3]; C. 17. A bit off center. Choice Very Fine. There are few coin types used by Pertinax, stemming from his short reign of 1 January to 28 March, at which time he was murdered by the praetorians. This denarius could have been part of the 150 denarii given to each of the citizens of Rome upon his elevation. Estimated Value $450 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,260
Lot 179		Septimius Severus, AD 193-211. AR Denarius minted at Rome c. AD 211. Bare head of Septimius Severus. Reverse: Throne with wreath. RIC (Caracalla) 191E [as Scarce]; C. 87. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $225 - 275. CNG 47 (16 IX 98), lot 1791. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 180		Caracalla, AD 198-217. Billon Tetradrachm (11.07 g) minted at Beroea, AD 215-217. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Caracalla. Reverse: Eagle standing facing, head to left holding wreath; at bottom, winged animal facing and "B E". Prieur 884. Lustrous; Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 181		Caracalla, AD 198-217. Billon Tetradrachm (13.70 g) minted at Antioch, AD 215-217. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Caracalla. Reverse: Eagle standing facing, head to right holding wreath; at bottom, cornucopiae and star. Cf. Prieur 241. Lustrous; Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 182		Geta, AD 209-212. AR Denarius struck at Rome as Caesar, AD 200-202. Draped bust right of Geta. Reverse: Bust of Septimius Severus and Caracalla facing each other. RIC 5 [R3]. Flan crack visible on both sides, nearly 1/3 diameter of coin. Very Fine. Estimated Value $275 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $374
Lot 183		Diadumenian, AD 218. AR Denarius struck at Rome as Caesar in AD 217-218. Bareheaded and draped bust right of Diadumenian. Reverse: Spes advancing left. RIC 116; C. 21. Underlying luster; Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $426
Lot 184		Diadumenian, AD 218. AR Denarius minted at Rome as Caesar in AD 218. Bareheaded and draped bust right of Diadumenian. Reverse: Spes advancing left. RIC 116 (Macrinus); C. 21. Lightly toned Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 185		Julia Paula, wife of Elagabalus, AD 218-222. AR Denarius minted at Rome. Draped bust right of Julia Paula. Reverse: Venus seated left, holding globe and scepter. RIC 222 [as Scarce]; C. 21. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. Ex Malter Auction XLVII (4 II 92), lot 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242
Lot 186		Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. Gold Aureus (6.05 g) minted at Rome, AD 228. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Severus Alexander. Reverse: Mars advancing right, carrying spear and trophy. RIC 71; C. 331. Lustrous; Virtually Mint State. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,590
Lot 187		Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. Gold Aureus (6.26 g) minted at Rome, AD 230. Laureate bust right of Severus Alexander. Reverse: Romulus walking right, carrying spear and military trophy. RIC 103 [Rare]. Lustrous and well detailed; Nearly Mint State. At this time in the Roman Empire the gold aureus was equivalent to 25 silver denarii or 100 orichalcum sestertii. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,350
Lot 188		Maximinus I, AD 235-238. AE Sestertius minted at Rome. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Maximinus I. Reverse: Salus seated left feeding snake arising from altar. RIC 85; C. 92. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $518
Lot 189		Gordian II Africanus, AD 238. AR Denarius, Rome mint. Laureate, cuirassed and draped but right of Gordian II. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding rod and cornucopiae, leaning on column; globe at feet. RIC 1; BMC 19. Rare. Large round flan, possessing a gem of a portrait. Extremely Fine. The recent marketplace has shown a small number of mint state denarii of this ruler and his father, Gordian I, which would probably indicate a treasury or mint hoard having been recently found. None of this handful of coins shows wear, although the quality of striking and large flan of this particular specimen are noteworthy. The reign of the first two Gordians lasted only 21 days during the early part of AD 238. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,140
Lot 190		Balbinus, AD 238. AR Denarius minted at Rome. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right. Reverse: Providentia standing left, globe at feet. RIC 7; BMC 33. Slightly porous. Struck on a large flan; Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661
Lot 191		Balbinus, AD 238. AR Antoninianus minted in Rome. Radiate and draped bust right of Balbinus. Reverse: Clasped hands. RIC 10 var.; C. 3 var. Choice Very Fine. The variety here is really the engraver's forgetfulness of the final "G" on the reverse legend. "AVGG" represents the co-emperorship of Balbinus and Pupienus. There are quite a number of errors being made in the legends and types of this issue, which was obviously a hurried one, since their reigns lasted only about 98 days. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $384
Lot 192		Philip I, AD 244-249. AE Sestertius minted at Rome. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Philip I. Reverse: Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm. RIC 191; C. 228. Glossy dark green patina on a full flan; Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 193		Philip I, AD 244-249. AE Sestertius minted at Rome. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Philip I. Reverse: Annona standing left with modius at feet. RIC 168d [as Scarce]; C. 29. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 194		Pacatian, c. AD 248. AR Antoninianus minted at Viminacium. Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Pacatian. Reverse: Fortuna seated left holding rudder and cornucopiae. RIC 4; C. 5. Very rare. Usual roughness of flan, with an excellent portrait. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,360
Lot 195		Aurelian, AD 270-275. Gold Aureus (4.00 g) minted at Lugdunum. Laureate and cuirassed bust right of Aurelian. Reverse: Mars advancing right holding spear and carrying military trophy. Cf. RIC 1; C. 262. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,925
Lot 196		Carus, AD 282-283. Gold Aureus (4.57g). Laureate bust right of Carus. Reverse: Roma seated left on shield, holding wreath and scepter. RIC 94 [as R2]; C. 73. Intensely lustrous, superb and Virtually Mint State. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $14,375
Lot 197		Numerian, AD 283-284. Gold Aureus (4.39g). Laureate bust of Numerian facing right. Reverse: Abundantia standing left, emptying cornucopia. RIC V, part II, 451 [as R2]; C. 2. Well struck and perfectly centered. Lustrous, superb Nearly Mint State. Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $29,900
Lot 198		Diocletian, AD 284-305. Gold Aureus (5.39g). Laureate bust right of Diocletian. Reverse: The Three Fates standing, facing, holding hands. RIC V, part II, 314 [as R3]; C. 56. Very rare. A needle sharp strike and quite impressive. Lustrous and superb; Virtually Mint State. This very rare reverse depicts a personification of the Moirae (or, the Parcae). This translates to "the fates", implying the deity who distributes to every man his share. There is much diversity in the number and names of the fates, as well as mythological background. Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $16,675
Lot 199		Diocletian, AD 284-305. AR Argenteus minted at Ticinum c. AD 295. Laureate bust right of Diocletian. Reverse: The four princes sacrificing over tripod before gate in six-turreted enclosure. RIC VI, p. 282, 18a. Virtually Mint State. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 200		Diocletian, AD 284-305. AR Argenteus minted at Serdica, AD 303-305. Laureate head right of Diocletian. Reverse: Camp-gate surmounted by three turrets. RIC 1a. Virtually Mint State and lustrous. These argentei, equaling one-twenty-fourth of a gold aureus of the period, are from a rather recent find, not the Sisak hoard. This new find has given us some beautiful mint state gems of this scarce denomination. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,006
Lot 201		Maximianus, AD 286-305. Gold Aureus (5.27g). Laureate bust of Maximianus facing right. Reverse: Hercules standing right, strangling the Nemean lion. RIC V, part II, 499 [as R2]; Depeyrot 4A/3. Well struck on a full flan. Lustrous and superb; Virtually Mint State. Estimated Value $6,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $17,250
Lot 202		Maximianus, AD 286-305 (first reign). AR Argenteus minted at Serdica c. AD 303-305. Laureate bust right of Maximianus. Reverse: Camp-gate with three turrets. RIC 1b. Reverse grazed at 8 o'clock at edge. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 203		Maximianus, AD 286-305 (First Reign). AR Argenteus minted at Nicomedia, c. AD 295. Laureate head right of Maximianus. Reverse: Camp-gate surmounted by four turrets. RIC 25b; C. 553. Commemorates the victories over Sarmatia. Some underlying luster; Superb Extremely Fine. Commemorates the victories in Sarmatia. Estimated Value $450 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 204		Constantius I, AD 305-306. Gold Aureus (5.25 g) minted at Trier as Caesar, c. AD 295-305. Laureate head right of Constantius I. Reverse: Mars advancing right, holding spear and shield. RIC 64 [as R3]; C. 168. Well struck and centered, with light reddish toning, especially on the reverse. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,200
Lot 205		Constantius I, AD 305-306. AR Argenteus minted at Ticinum as Caesar, c. AD 295. Laureate bust right of Constantius I. Reverse: The four princes sacrificing over tripod before gate in eight-turreted enclosure. Cf. RIC 19a. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 206		Constantius I, AD 305-306. AR Argenteus minted at Serdica c. AD 305-306. Laureate bust right of Constantius I. Reverse: Camp-gate with three turrets. RIC 11a. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 207		Maximinus II, AD 309-313. Silvered AE Follis minted at Heraclea, c. AD 296-297. Laureate head right of Maximinus II. Reverse: Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae. RIC 18b. Plus an antoninianus of Maximianus. Lot of 2 coins. Both are Extremely Fine with 70% silvering remaining. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 208		Constantius II, AD 337-361. Gold Solidus (4.47 g) minted at Thessalonica, AD 350-355. Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust right of Constantius II. Reverse: Roma and Constantinopolis enthroned, holding inscribed wreath between them; Roma holds spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holds scepter in left hand and rests right foot on a prow. Cf. RIC 153; C. 122. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415

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