Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 90

January Pre-Long Beach Auction

Roman Imperial Coinage

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3215		Augustus. Silver Cistophorus (11.68 g), 27 BC-AD 14. Pergamum, ca. 27/6 BC. IMP CAESAR, bare head of Augustus right. Reverse: AVGV-STVS, bundle of six grain ears. RIC 494; Sutherland grp. IV; PRC 2212; BMC 699; RSC 32a. Well struck on a broad flan in high relief and nicely toned. NGC XF; Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. Fine Style. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,056
Lot 3216		Augustus. Silver Denarius (3.88 g), 27 BC-AD 14. Lugdunum, 8 BC. AVGVSTVS DIVI F, laureate head of Augustus right. Reverse: C CAES above, AVGVS F in exergue, Caius Caesar on horseback galloping right, holding sword and reins; behind, legionary eagle between two standards. RIC 199; Lyon 69; BMC 500-2; RSC 40. Lustrous. *NGC grade MS; Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. Fine style.** Caius was the grandson of Augustus but he adopted him as his son and heir together with his brother Lucius. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,408
Lot 3217		Augustus. Silver Denarius (3.70 g), 27 BC-AD 14. Colonia Caesaraugusta(?), 19/8 BC. CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head of Augustus right. Reverse: S P Q R / CL V inscribed in two lines on round shield. RIC 42a; BMC 334; BN 1313; RSC 294. With underlying delicate golden luster. Superb Extremely Fine. The reverse shows the clipeus virtutis, the shield of valor, decreed to Augustus by the Senate in 27 BC. Like the corona civica, it was awarded for saving the life of a fellow citizen. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3218		Augustus, 27 BC- AD 14. Silver Denarius (3.82g). Struck 2 BC- AD 14. Laureate head of Augustus facing right. Reverse: Caius and Lucius Caesars standing facing, shields and spears between them; above, simpulum and lituus. RSC 43; RIC 350. Struck on a nice large flan. Lightly toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $353
Lot 3219		Divus Augustus. Æ (6.26 g), died AD 14. Panormus in Sicily, under Tiberius, AD 14-37. Cn. Domitius Proculus and A. Laetor…, duovirs. PANHORMITANORVM, radiate head of Augustus left. Reverse: CN DO(MI) PROC(VL) [A LAETO]-R II VIR, capricorn right; below, triskeles. RPC 644. Pleasing dark brown and green patina. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $470
Lot 3220		Tiberius. Gold Aureus (7.82 g), AD 14-37. 'Tribute Penny' type. Lugdunum, AD 18-35. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Tiberius right. Reverse: PONTIF MAXIM, Livia, as Pax, seated right on chair with ornate legs, holding scepter and olive branch. RIC 29; Lyon 149; BMC 46; Calicó 305a. Lustrous and well struck with nice full legends. NGC grade MS; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Estimated Value $12,500 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $13,513
Lot 3221		Tiberius, AD 14-37. Silver Denarius (3.7g). Lugdunum, AD 15-16. Lauareate head of Tiberius facing right. Reverse: PONTIF MAXIM, female figure (Livia?) seated right, holds sceptre and branch. Sear 1763; RIC 26; RSC 16. Lustrous and lightly toned. Struck on a nice large flan. Extremely Fine. This type is commonly referred to as the 'Tribute Penny' of the Bible after the well-known New Testament story in St. Matthew's Gospel (22, 17-21). Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $764
Lot 3222		Tiberius, AD 14-37. Silver Denarius (4.73g). Lugdunum, AD 15-16. Lauareate head of Tiberius facing right. Reverse: PONTIF MAXIM, female figure (Livia?) seated right, holds inverted spear, and branch; the chair legs ornamented and a triple line below. RIC 28; BMC 45. Legends complete on both sides. Lustrous surfaces and lightly toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,058
Lot 3223		Tiberius. Æ As (10.71 g), AD 14-37. Rome, AD 36/7. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII, laureate head of Tiberius left. Reverse: PONTIF MAX TR POT XXXIIX, S C across field, rudder on globe with diagonal band; small globe at base of rudder. RIC 64; BMC 136-137; BN 123. Reddish brown patina. Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $223
Lot 3224		Claudius, AD 41-54. Bronze Sestertius (29.4g). Rome, AD 41-2. Laureate head of Claudius facing right. Reverse: SPES AVGVSTA S C, Spes advancing left holding flower. RIC 99; S-1852. Some smoothing in the fields and scattered pock marks on both sides. Glossy dark brown patina. Struck on a nice large flan. Sharpness of Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $705
Lot 3225		Nero. Silver Denarius (3.53 g), AD 54-68. Lugdunum, AD 60/1. NERO CAESAR AVG IMP, bare head of Nero right. Reverse: PONTIF MAX TR P VII COS IIII P P, EX S C across field, Roma standing right, resting foot on helmet and inscribing shield supported on knee; dagger and bow at feet to right. RIC 28 (Rome); WCN 46 (Rome); Lyon 28; BMC 30 (Rome); BN 40; RSC 222. Nicely toned. Very Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $564
Lot 3226		Nero. Æ As (10.84 g), AD 54-68. Rome, ca. AD 65. NERO CAESAR [AVG] GERM IMP, laureate head of Nero right. Reverse: S C across field, Victory flying left, holding shield inscribed S P Q R. RIC 312; WCN 285; BMC 246. Nice dark green patina. Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 3227		Otho. Silver Denarius (3.10 g), AD 69. Rome. IMP OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P, bare head of Otho right. Reverse: SECVR-I-TAS P R, Securitas standing left, holding wreath and scepter. RIC 10; BMC 19; RSC 15. Very Fine. Otho, of Etrurian stock, had been one of the most reckless and miscreant nobles in Nero's court. In AD 58, Otho's wife, the beautiful Poppaea Sabina, began a secret affair with the emperor and soon divorced Otho. At her insistence, Nero sent Otho far away, making him governor of the remote province of Lusitania. He remained there as governor for the next ten years, and Suetonius records his rule there as one of well-administered moderation. In AD 68, Galba, the governor of the neighboring province of Hispania Tarraconensis, revolted against Nero, and Otho joined him in his march on Rome. Otho perhaps thought that by his support he would be named as successor by the aged and childless Galba if Galba were successful in overthrowing Nero, but in this he was to be disappointed. Once Galba had become emperor, he formerly adopted Lucius Calpurnius Piso Licinianus as his heir. With his hopes of peaceful succession now dashed, Otho boldly approached the Praetorian camp and bribed a few guardsmen, who were already aggrieved by Galba's refusal to pay the promised money for their support in his overthrow of Nero. They quickly found the emperor, who was making his way to the camp because of rumors of treachery, and brutally murdered him and Piso. They then declared for Otho, the Senate affirming the decision shortly afterward. Despite his reckless youth, Otho's short reign showed signs of equitable administration, emulating his former career in Lusitania. However, he never enjoyed the opportunity of fully establishing this benevolent rule for as soon as he was in power he faced the formidable revolt of Vitellius and the Rhine legions. While at first he showed remarkable energy in mustering an opposition to the revolt, after his forces were soundly defeated at the Battle of Bedriacum he committed suicide, preferring to spare his soldiers and the empire further bloodshed. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $823
Lot 3228		Vitellius. Silver Denarius (3.04 g), AD 69. Rome. A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P, laureate head of Vitellius right. Reverse: LIBERTAS RESTITVTA, Libertas standing facing, head right, holding pileus and scepter. RIC 105; BMC 31; RSC 47. Dark toning. About Very Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $411
Lot 3229		Vespasian. Æ Sestertius (25.02 g), AD 69-79. Rome, AD 71. IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS III, laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse: SALVS AVGVSTA, S C in exergue, Salus seated left, holding patera and scepter. RIC 245; BMC 574-5; BN 533-4. A beautiful example. Boldly struck exhibiting glossy dark reddish-brown patina. We note some smoothing in the fields. Boldly struck on a nice round flan. Choice Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,350
Lot 3230		Vespasian. Silver Denarius (3.15 g), AD 69-79. Ephesus, AD 74. [IMP] CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS V TR P P, laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse: [P]ACI AVGVSTAE, Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm; * at her feet to right. RIC 1457; RPC 853; BMC 475; RSC 277. Nicely toned. NGC grade Ch VF; Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $235
Lot 3231		Vespasian, AD 69-79. Silver Denarius (3.16 g). Struck AD 69. Laureate bust of Vespasian facing right. Reverse: PON MAX TR P COS VI, Securitas seated left, feet on stool, arm on chair. RSC 367; RIC 91; BMC 165. Well centered on a nice wide flan. Toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $141
Lot 3232		Domitian. Silver Denarius (3.17 g), as Caesar, AD 69-81. Rome, under Titus, AD 80/1. CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII, laureate head of Domitian right. Reverse: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, helmet set on draped throne. RIC 271; BMC 98; RSC 399a. Well centered on a nice, full flan. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $517
Lot 3233		Hadrian. Gold Aureus (7.22 g), AD 117-138. Rome, ca. AD 119-125. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right, with slight drapery. Reverse: P M TR P COS III, GEN P R across field, Genius standing facing, head left, holding patera and cornucopiae. RIC 123; BMC 273; Calicó 1267a. No problems, just even wear. NGC grade Ch VF; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Fine style. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,583
Lot 3234		Aelius. Æ As (10.69 g), Caesar, AD 136-138. Rome, under Hadrian, AD 137. L AELIVS CAESAR, bare head of Aelius right. Reverse: [T]R POT COS II, S C across field, Spes advancing left, holding flower and lifting hem of skirt. RIC 1067. Glossy brown patina with light smoothing noted. Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $141
Lot 3235		Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius. Silver Denarius (2.53g). Draped bust of Faustina facing right. Reverse: AVGVSTA, Ceres standing left, holding out right hand and holding torch in left. RSC 101a; RIC 361; BMC 417. Lustrous surfaces and delicately toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $118
Lot 3236		Pertinax. Silver Denarius (3.00 g), AD 193. Rome. IMP CAES P HELV PERTIN AVG, laureate head of Pertinax right. Reverse: OPI DIVIN TR P COS II, Ops seated left, holding grain ears. RIC 8a; BMC 19-21; RSC 33. Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $376
Lot 3237		Didius Julianus. Silver Denarius (2.54 g), AD 193. Rome. [IMP C]AES M DID IVLIAN AVG, laureate head of Didius Julianus right. Reverse: CONCORD MILIT, Concordia standing facing, head left, holding legionary eagle and vexillum. RIC 1; BMC 2-3; RSC 2. Toned. Very Fine. An extremely wealthy senator, Didius Julianus purchased his elevation to the imperial throne at an auction held by Praetorian Guard. The dire shame associated with these disgraceful events set off a series of revolts in several parts of the Roman world, with Septimius Severus eventually becoming the successful contender after much bloodshed. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,880
Lot 3238		Pescennius Niger. Silver Denarius (2.48 g), AD 193-194. Antioch. IMP CAES C PESC NIGER IVST AVC, laureate head of Pescennius Niger right. Reverse: SALVTI AVS (sic), Salus standing right, feeding out of patera serpent held in arms out; lighted altar to right. RIC 75b; BMC 312A; RSC 66a. Rare. Some deposits and dark toning. About Very Fine. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $911
Lot 3239		Clodius Albinus, AD 195-197. Silver Denarius (2.85g). Rome, AD 194. Large bare head of Clodius Albinus right. Reverse: MINER PACIF COS II, Minerva standing left holding ollive-branch and resting on shield, spear propped against l. arm. RIC 7; RSC 48; S-6144. A marvelous portrait as Caesar. Lightly toned and a very choice example. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $563
Lot 3240		Clodius Albinus. Silver Denarius (3.05 g), as Caesar, AD 193-195. Rome, under Septimius Severus, AD 194/5. [D] CLOD SEPT ALBIN CAES, laureate head of Clodius Albinus right. Reverse: FELICI-[T]A-S COS II, Felicitas standing facing, head left, holding caduceus and scepter. RIC 4; BMC 91; RSC 15. Very Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $259
Lot 3241		Septimius Severus, AD 193-211. Silver Denarius (3.67g). Rome, AD 207. Laureate and bearded bust of Severus facing r. Reverse: Victory standing right with r. foot on helmet, inscribing shield attached to palm-tree. RIC 211; RSC 489; S-6340. Well struck and perfectly centered. Lightly toned. Superb Extremely Fine. Struck in commemoration of various victories over the native tribes in North Africa. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3242		Septimius Severus, AD 193-211. Silver Denarius (2.93g). Struck AD 194. Laureate bust of Severus facing right. Reverse: INVICTO IMP, Trophy with captured arms below. RSC 232; RIC 389. Well centered with full legends. Lightly toned. Scarce. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $141
Lot 3243		Caracalla. Silver Antoninianus (4.62 g), AD 198-217. Rome, AD 215. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla right. Reverse: P M TR P X-VIII COS IIII P P, Sol standing facing, head left, extending arm and holding globe. RIC 264c; BMC 135; RSC 287. Nice bust. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $141
Lot 3244		Caracalla. Æ Medallion (24.61 g), AD 198-217. Commemorating the Pythian Games. Philippopolis in Thrace, AD 215. AVT K M AVR CEVH ANTΩNEINOC, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla right. Reverse: KOINON ΘPA AΛEZAN EN ΦI-ΛIΠΠOΠ/OΛI, prize crown inscribed [ΠVΘIA] containing two five prize balls set on agonistic table; below, palm and urn. Moushmov 377; Varbanov 1396. Pleasing dark green patina. Choice Very Fine. The reverse of this medallion commemorates the Pythian Games held at Philippopolis in A.D. 215. The original Pythian Games were one of four Panhellenic festivals celebrated by the ancient Greeks, and commemorated Apollo's slaying of the giant Python, which Gaia had accidentally produced after the great deluge. According to Ovid, the monster terrorized the inhabitants of Delphi, and it proved such a formidable opponent for Apollo that the god expended all of his arrows in slaying it. The Pythian Games featured competitions for music, poetry and athletics, all sacred to Apollo in his guise as patron of the arts. The greater Pythian Games were held at Apollo's sanctuary at Delphi, but many cities throughout the Greek world held smaller, local versions. The reverse legend states "the Commune of the Thracians (is holding) Pythian games honoring Alexander in Philippopolis." The Alexander they honor is the emperor himself, who during this time was considered a reincarnation of Alexander the Great. Throughout A.D. 214 and into 215, Caracalla was traveling throughout the lower Danubian provinces recruiting soldiers to form a special phalanx to fight the Persians in his planned upcoming eastern campaigns. A requirement of these men recruited from Alexander the Great's homeland was that they had to be at least six-feet tall. Doubtless, the games celebrated at Philippopolis at this time were attended by the emperor in person, and occasioned a large issue of coins and medallions commemorating the event such as the specimen presented here. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $447
Lot 3245		Diadumenian. Silver Denarius (3.28 g), as Caesar, AD 217-218. Rome, under Macrinus. M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIAN CAES, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Diadumenian right. Reverse: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, prince standing facing, head right, holding standard and baton; two standards to right. RIC 102; BMC 84, note; RSC 3b. Extremely Fine / Very Fine. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $470
Lot 3246		Julia Paula. Silver Denarius (2.88 g), Augusta, AD 219-220. Rome, under Elagabalus, AD 220. IVLIA PAULA AVG, draped bust of Julia Paula right. Reverse: CONCORDIA, Concordia seated left, holding patera; star in left field. RIC 211; BMC 172; RSC 6a. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $353
Lot 3247		Severus Alexander. Silver Denarius (3.56 g), AD 222-235. Rome. IMP SEV ALE-XAND AVG, laureate bust of Severus Alexander right, slight drapery on far shoulder. Reverse: P M TR P VIII COS III P P, Mars standing facing, head right, holding inverted spear and resting hand on grounded shield. RIC -; BMC -; RSC 364a. NGC grade MS; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $282
Lot 3248		Divus Severus Alexander. Silver Antoninianus (3.22 g), died AD 235. Rome, restitution commemorative under Trajan Decius, AD 250/1. DIVO ALEXANDRO, radiate bust of Severus Alexander right, slight drapery on far shoulder. Reverse: CONSECRATIO, eagle standing right, head left. RIC 97; RSC 599. Darkly toned with some dark reddish deposits. Scarce. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $165
Lot 3249		Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. Silver Denarius (2.94g). Rome, AD 232. Laureate head of the emperor facing r. Reverse: SPES PVBLICA, Spes advancing left, holding flower and lifting skirt. RIC 254d; RSC 546; S-2927. Struck in high relief, underlying luster. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $94
Lot 3250		Orbiana. Silver Denarius (2.88 g), Augusta, AD 225-227. Rome, under Severus Alexander, AD 225. SALL BARBIA ORBIANA AVG, diademed and draped bust of Orbiana right. Reverse: CONCORDI-A AVGG, Concordia seated left, holding patera and double cornuacopiae. RIC 319; BMC 287-90; RSC 1. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $646
Lot 3251		Paulina. Silver Denarius (3.51 g), Divia. Rome, AD 235-6. Veiled and draped bust of Paulina rigfht. Reverse: CONSECRATIO, peacock flying right bearing on its back seated figure of Paulina l., her hand reaised, holding sceptre. RIC-2; S-8400; RSC 2. Well centered and well struck. Untoned. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $940
Lot 3252		Maximus. Silver Denarius (3.01 g), Caesar, AD 235-238. Rome, AD 236/7. MAXIMVS CAES GERM, bare-headed and draped bust of Maximus right. Reverse: PRINC IVVENTVTIS, prince standing left, holding baton and transverse spear; behind, two standards. RIC 3; BMC 211-2; RSC 10. Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $323
Lot 3253		Gordian I Africanus. Silver Denarius (2.93 g), AD 238. Rome. IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Gordian I right. Reverse: P M T R P COS P P, emperor standing facing, head left, holding branch and parazonium. RIC 1; BMC 1-3; RSC 2. Well struck on a nice wide flan. Extremely Fine. Discontent with the rule of Maximinus I, who was viewed as a barbarian by Rome's elite and was generally hated otherwise due to heavy taxation to finance his military operations against the Germans and Sarmatians, led to three serious revolts. The first two were ruthlessly suppressed. The third started in Africa, where wealthy landowners revolted against the heavy financial burdens imposed by a corrupt local treasury official who was using false judgments for extortion. The landowners equipped their clients and farmhands with whatever weapons and farm tools were handy, slew the offending treasury official and his bodyguard, then proclaimed the aging governor, Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus, and his son as co-emperors. The Senate in Rome quickly backed the cause of the African landowners, affirming the elevation of Gordian I and Gordian II as co-emperors. Upon hearing the news of the revolt, Maximinus, who was wintering in Sirmium, prepared his armies and marched on Rome. The reign of the Gordiani was short-lived, lasting at most a mere 36 days. Capellianus, the governor of Numidia, controlled the only legion in the area and nursed a long-standing grudge against the Gordiani. He assembled his troops, the veteran legio III Augusta, and marched on Carthage where he easily overwhelmed the ragtag forces of the Gordiani. Gordian II was killed in the fighting, and on hearing the news his son's death and the annihilation of the local levies, the elder Gordian hanged himself. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,640
Lot 3254		Balbinus. Silver Denarius (2.84 g), AD 238. Rome. IMP C D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Balbinus right. Reverse: P M TR P COS II P P, emperor standing facing, head left, holding branch and parazonium. RIC 5; BMC 26-7; RSC 20. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,087
Lot 3255		Balbinus. Silver Denarius (2.76 g), AD 238. Rome. IMP C D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Balbinus right. Reverse: P M TR P COS II P P, emperor standing facing, head left, holding branch and parazonium. RIC 5; BMC 26-7; RSC 20. Choice Very Fine / Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $282
Lot 3256		Pupienus. Silver Antoninianus (4.28 g), AD 238. Rome. IMP CAES PVPIEN MAXIMVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Pupienus right. Reverse: CARITAS MVTVA AVGG, clasped hands. RIC 10b; BMC 87-91; RSC 3. Extremely Fine. After the death of the Gordiani, the Senate nominated two of their own, Balbinus and Pupienus, as joint emperors to oppose Maximinus I who was then quickly marching towards Italy at the head of his legions from the Balkans. Pupienus had risen through the ranks of the military before becoming a senator and was thus the natural choice to lead the defense in northern Italy, while Balbinus stayed behind in Rome to shore up support there. When Maximinus' troops arrived before Aquileia, lack of provisions caused them to mutiny. They murdered the emperor and his son and paraded their disembodied heads on lances which they carried to Rome. Although Maximinus was now out of the way, the city of Rome remained in a state of turmoil. The joint emperors, being wealthy patricians, were not well liked by the inhabitants who forced the Senate to nominate as Caesar the grandson and nephew of the Gordiani, Gordian III. Despite this attempt at appeasement, however, the people were in open revolt. Fire had been set to the city, causing much devastation and making many homeless. To make matters worse, the co-emperors were mutually suspicious of one another. In the ensuing disorder, the Praetorian Guard broke into the palace and murdered both emperors, elevating the young Gordian III as the new emperor. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,058
Lot 3257		Pupienus. Silver Antoninianus (4.22 g), AD 238. Rome. IMP CAES PVPIEN MAXIMVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Pupienus right. Reverse: PATRES SENATVS, clasped hands. RIC 11b; BMC 92-4; RSC 21. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $447
Lot 3258		Pupienus. Silver Denarius (2.61 g), AD 238. Rome. IMP C M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Pupienus right. Reverse: CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated left, holding patera and double cornuacopiae. RIC 1; BMC 42; RSC 6. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $517
Lot 3259		Pupienus. Silver Denarius (2.12 g), AD 238. Rome. IMP C M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Pupienus right. Reverse: P M T R P COS II P P, Felicitas standing facing, head left, holding caduceus and scepter. RIC 6; BMC 52-4; RSC 26. Toned. Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $270
Lot 3260		Gordian III. Æ Sestertius (20.15 g), AD 238-244. Rome, AD 240. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right. Reverse: PAX AETERNA, S C across field, Pax advancing left, holding olive branch and scepter in left. RIC 319a. Brown patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3261		Otacilia Severa. Silver Antoninianus (3.61 g), Augusta, AD 244-249. Rome, under Philip I and Philip II, AD 247. M OTACIL SEVERA AVG, diademed and draped bust of Otacilia Severa right, resting on a crescent. Reverse: CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopiae. RIC 126; RSC 17. Lustrous. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $323
Lot 3262		Herennius Etruscus. Silver Antoninianus (4.16 g), as Caesar, AD 250-251. Rome, under Trajan Decius, AD 250. Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C, radiate and draped bust of Herennius Etruscus right. Reverse: PIETAS AVGVSTORVM, Sprinkler, simpulum, jug, patera and lituus. RIC 143; RSC 14. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $235
Lot 3263		Hostilian. Silver Antoninianus (4.25 g), as Caesar, AD 251. Rome, under Trajan Decius. C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C, radiate and draped bust of Hostilian right. Reverse: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, prince standing facing, head left, holding standard and spear. RIC 181d; RSC 34. Toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $223
Lot 3264		Aemilian. Silver Antoninianus (3.43 g), AD 253. Rome. IMP AEMILIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Aemilian right. Reverse: A-POL CONSERVAT, Apollo standing facing, head left, holding olive branch and resting hand on lyre. RIC 1; RSC 2. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $259

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