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 | Roman Republic. Aulus Caecilius, (167-58 BC), bronze As. (32mm, 27.02g), Rome mint, obv.
laureate heads of Janus, rev. prow right, A CAE (AE conjoined) above, I
before, ROMA below (S.695; RRC 174/1; CRR 355). Nearly fine, scarce. Ex Stephen J. Bridges Collection. NN 140/2496. | $125 |
 | Roman Republic. Q. Caecilius Metellus, (130 BC), silver denarius. (18mm, 3.68g), obv. helmeted
head of Roma right, XVI monogram below chin, Q ME TE to left, rev.
Jupiter is slow triumphal quadriga right, holding branch and
thunderbolt, ROMA in exergue (S.132; RRC 256/1; CRR 509). Toned, very
fine.
NN 140/2502. | $295 |
 | Roman Republic. L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus, (89 BC), silver denarius.
(18mm, 3.68g), Rome mint, obv. bare head of King Tatius facing right,
SABIN behind, TA monogram before, rev. two Roman soldiers running, each
carrying a Sabine woman, [L TIT}]UR[I] in exergue (Crawford 344/1a-b;
Sydenham 698; S.249. Surface, Grafitti, Fine, famous type, alluding to
the rape of the Sabine women.
Ex S.J Green collection, NN 140/2512 part. | $175 |
 | Roman Republic. L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus, (89 BC), silver denarius. (18mm, 4.00g), Rome mint, obv. bare head of king Tatius to
right, SABIN behind, A.PV and palm before, rev. Tarpeia facing, buried
to her waist in shields, with raised hands, trying to thrust off two
soldiers casting their shields at her, star in crescent above, L.TITVRI
in exergue (Crawford 344/2c, Sydenham 699a; S.252). Good Fine.
Ex S.J. Green collection, NN 140/2512 part.
As a subplot of
the myth of the abduction of the Sabine women, Tarpeia was a Vestal Virgin who
betrayed the city of Rome to the Sabines when they were attempting
to rescue their wives and daughters. The price for her betrayal was what the
Sabine soldiers wore on their left arms, meaning their gold bracelets. The
Sabines were offended by Tarpeia's reprehensible greed and treason, and took her
price literally. She met her death under the crushing weight of the soldiers’
shields. | $295 |
 | Roman Republic, L. and C. Memmius, L.f. Galeria, (87 B.C.) silver denarius, Rome Mint,
(18mm, 3.91 g), obv. laureate head of Saturn to left, EX SC behind, rev. Venus
in biga to right, holding sceptre, L.C. MEMIES. L.[F.]/GAL in exergue,
(S.262, Cr.349/1, Syd.712, B.Memmia 8). Slightly off centre on reverse,
otherwise nearly very fine and scarce.
NN 140/2517. | $225 |
 | Roman Republic, 48 BC, silver denarius. C.Vibius C.f. C.n Pansa. (19mm, 3.65 grams) Mask of bearded Pan/Jupiter seated left holding patera and sceptre. Sear 420. RRC 449/1. VF/gVF. | $375 |
 | ROME - Augustus 27BC-14AD AE
As. (27mm, 11.5g) P LVRIVS AGRIPPA IIIVIR AAAFF S-C. A coin of the first Roman Emperor, Augustus. AE As. 7BC. P Lurius
Agrippa moneyer. RIC-428. Glossy dark brown patina, bold portrait, Good Fine | $250 |
 | ROME - Augustus 27BC-14AD AE
As. Memorial AS, 29mm, 10.64grams. Struck 22-30 AD by Tiberius, RIC 8. near VF.
Ex RB 142/1740. | Sold |
| ROME - Augustus 27BC-14AD. Silver denarius, (18mm, 3.72 grams) Lugdunum Mint, issued
11-9 B.C. obv. bare head of Augustus to right around
AVGVSTV[S] DIVI F, rev. IMP XII, across SICIL in exergue, Diana Venatrix
standing looking right, holding bow and spear, dog at feet, (cf.S.1612,
RIC 337, RSC 168, BMC 189). Deeply cabinet toned, banker's mark on obverse, good very
fine and rare. Ex NN 135/4217, Ex NumisCorner. His remarkable
political career, which spanned nearly six decades, began when he was adopted as
heir by his great-uncle, Julius Caesar in 63BC. Following the death of Caesar,
Octavian, Marc Antony & Lepidus formed a political alliance known as the
second Triumvirate. This was aimed at defeating the power of the Republicans,
led by Brutus and Cassius, which was achieved at the battle of Philippi in 42 BC. By careful political intrigues and a
fair share of luck, Octavian gradually came to dominate the triumvirate. Lepidus
died in 36 BC, whilst the confrontation between Octavian & Marc Antony was
postponed until 31 BC, and was much facilitated by Marc Antony 's intimate
relationship with Cleopatra VII, queen of Egypt, a liaison viewed with deep
suspicion by the Roman people. Octavian eventually became Augustus, the first
Emperor of Rome
(27 BC-14AD). Under his rule, much public works, many reforms and new building
was carried out. Octavian had a long life and died peacefully in 14 AD, aged 77
years, having transformed the Roman state and left it in a peaceful and
prosperous condition. Octavian once said "I found Rome made of brick and left it made of marble"
- a fitting quote to one of the greatest Romans, whose passing at the time
caused universal grieving. | Sold |
  | ROME - TIBERIUS, (A.D. 14-37), Corinth copper unit. (18mm, 4.26 g), Laureate head of Tiberius to right/Victory standing left. Fine. | $65 |
 | Judaea under Roman rule, PONTIUS PILATE. (26-37 AD), bronze prutah (16mm, 1.72g), dated Yr 17
(30 AD), obv. lituus, rev. date within wreath LIZ. Good fine. Ex Stephen J. Bridges Collection. NN 140/2481 Artistically not much to look at, rather small and crudely made, but historically fascinating. | $175 |
 | ROME - Spain, Illici, Tiberius, (A.D. 14-37), AE As, (26mm, 10.70 g), issue of
M. Iulius Settal and L. Sestius Celer, duoviri, obv. bare head to left,
around TI CAESAR DIVI AVG P AVGVSTVS, rev. altar, C I I A across field,
around [M IV]LIVS SETTAL L SESTI CEL [II VIR], altar inscribed SAL AVG,
(S.250, Heiss 277,7, ACIP 3207a, RPC I 196). Nearly very fine, scarce. Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.
NN 140/2426. | $250 |
| ROME - TIBERIUS, (A.D. 14-37), silver denarius, Lugdunum mint, issued A.D. 15-18. (18mm,
3.41 g), obv. laureate head of Tiberius to right, around TI CAESAR DIVI
AVG F AVGVSTVS, rev. PONTIF MAXIM, Livia (as Pax) seated to right on
chair with plain legs, holding vertical sceptre and branch, line below,
(S.1763, RIC 26, BMC 48, RSC 16. Lovely sharp coin, EF and rare this nice.
Ex Tom Kiernan collection.
Compare it to Noble NUmismatics Sale 140 lot 2560 which sold Nov 2025 for $2200 + 22% buyers fee.
Described in the Bible as the Tribute Penny.
Tiberius was born in 42
B.C. After the death of Agrippa, Augustus became increasingly
dependant on his step-son in military matters and Tiberius spent
much of his time campaigning on the frontiers of the Empire. His
marriage with Augustus' daughter Julia was not a happy one and
in 6 A.D. he retired to the island of Rhodes where he spent the
next eight years. Augustus never had any affection for Tiberius
and it was only after the death of his two grandsons, Caius &
Lucius, that he grudgingly recognized Tiberius as probable
successor. Tiberius as Emperor proved a capable administrator
and the Empire prospered under his rule, but there was much
tragedy within the Emperor's family and treason trials grew more
common. In 26 A.D. Tiberius retired to Capreae and never again
returned to Rome. he died at Misenun in 37 A.D. at age 78. The
Ministry and Crucifixion of Jesus Christ occurred in this reign. | $1350 |
 | ROME. Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Æ Sestertius. (34mm, 24.71 g). Rome mint.
Struck AD 37-38. Pietas seated left, holding patera, resting arm on small draped
figure standing facing on basis / Gaius standing left, holding patera over
garlanded altar; victimarius holding bull for sacrifice and attendant holding a
patera flanking; in background, garlanded hexastyle temple of Divus Augustus
surmounted by acroteria and statues of Romulus and Aeneas, pediment decorated
with sacrificial scene. RIC I 36. Attractive brown patina, mild surface roughness, Good Fine.
Compare it to Noble NUmismatics Sale 140 lot 2571 which sold Nov 2025 for $1100 + 22% buyers fee.
Ex Dr V.J.A Flynn collection.
The
accession of Gaius (Caligula) to the imperial throne on the
death of his great-uncle Tiberius signalled a kind of "golden
age" in that for the first time, not only did a direct
biological descendant of Augustus become emperor, but one who
could also claim a direct link with several important Republican
figures. Through his mother, Agrippina Sr., Gaius was descended
from Augustus, and also Agrippa, the victor of Actium. Gaius'
father Germanaicus was the son of Nero Claudius Drusus and
nephew of Tiberius, sons of Augustus' widow, Livia. Through his
mother Antonia, Germanicus was the grandson of Mark Antony and
Octavia, the sister of Augustus. Accordingly, many of his coins
recall his dynastic connections to both the Julians and the
Claudians as well as his own family, and included in their
designs his mother and his three sisters. Unfortunately, after
promising beginnings, Caligula proved himself to be one of the
most evil and vicious of all Roman Emperors and his murder in 41
AD was widely applauded. | $750 |
 | ROME. Claudius. AD 41-54 AD. Æ As. (25mm,
10.92 grams). Rome
mint, issued 41-42 AD. Bare head left, around TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR
AVG P M TR P IMP, rev: Minerva to right, helmeted and draped, hurling
javelin and holding shield. SC in field. S 1861, RIC 100, Very Fine.
The younger son of Drusus
and Antonia, Claudius was born in 10 B.C. A childhood attack of
infantile paralysis had left him with a grotesque appearance and
it was generally assumed that he was also feeble-minded. He took
little part in public life, devoting himself to studies until
the death of his nephew Caligula, when he was proclaimed Emperor
by the Praetorian guard. It soon became clear that Claudius was
an intelligent man and a capable administrator. In 43 A.D. he
personally took part in the invasion of Britain. He married his
niece Agrippina Junior in 49 A.D. and the following year adopted
her son Nero. He died in 54 A.D. possibly as the result of
poison, administered on the orders of Agrippina. | $295 |
 | ROME - Egypt, Nero, (54-68 AD), billon tetradrachm. (26mm, 12.60g), Alexandria mint,
struck RY 10 (LI), 63-4 AD, obv. radiate bust of Nero right, NERW KLAU
KAIS SEB AU rev. draped bust of Poppaea right, POPPAIA SEBASTH (S.664;
RPC 5289). Some metal loss on obvervse, otherwise nearly very fine. Ex R. Pankhurst Collection. NN 140/2483. | $150 |
 | ROME, NERO, (A.D. 54-68), AE Dupondius. (27mm,
13.82g). Rome mint. Nero portrait left/Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. S 1969, RIC 199. Good Fine. | $165 |
 | ROME, NERO, (A.D. 54-68), AE As. (27mm,
11.38 grams). Lugdunum c66AD. Bare head right globe at point of neck rev Victory
flying left holding shield inscribed SPQR, countermark in field below. S 1976, RIC 543. gF.
| $195 |
 | ROME - Egypt, Alexandria, Nero, (54-68 AD), billon tetradrachm (26mm, 12.80g), dated
RY 10 (63-64 AD), obv. radiate head of Nero right, NERW KLAU KAIS SEB
GER AU, rev. draped bust of Poppaea right, LI (date) to right, POPPAIA
CEBACTH around (S.664; RPC 5275; BMC 122-3). Grey toned, nearly very
fine. Ex Stephen J. Bridges Collection. NN 140/2484. | $225 |
 | ROME - Syria, Seulucis & Pieria, Antioch ad Orontem, NERO, (54-68 AD),
silver tetradrachm (26mm, 15.04g), issued RY 7 (60/1 AD), obv. laureate bust
right, aegis on shoulder, NERWNOS KAISAROS SEBASTOU, rev. eagle standing
left on thunderbolt, S OP to right, palm to left, (cf S.617; RPC 4181;
Prieur 81). Lightly toned, Very Fine. Ex Stephen J. Bridges Collection. NN 140/2450. Nero was born at
Antium in 37 A.D. He succeeded to the throne in 54 A.D. and at first the
government was in the capable hands of Senecca and Burrus. The young Emperor
soon decided to free himself of all restraints, however, and after the death of
Burrus in 62 A.D. and the retirement of Senecca, Nero's conduct became
unrestrained. He was very enthusiastic about art and sport but his waste and
vanity made him most unpopular and it was rumoured that he had started the great
fire which destroyed half of Rome in 64 A.D. In 68 A.D. revolt broke out in
Gaul, Africa and Spain. The Praetorians in Rome deserted him and Nero
fled and committed suicide. | $450 |
 | ROME - OTHO. Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Antioch ad Orontem, (69 AD), billon
tetradrachm (27mm, 9.10g), dated RY 1 (January - April 69), obv. laureate head
of Otho right, AUTOKRATWR M OQWN KAICAR CEBACTOC, rev. eagle standing
left on branch, wings spread, holding wreath in beak, crescent between
legs, palm to left [ETOUC A] below (S.686; RPC 4199; Prieur 101). Light
grey toned, very fine, very scarce. Ex Stephen J. Bridges Collection. NN 140/2457 | Sold |
 | ROME - OTHO, (Jan 15 - Mar 9, 69 A.D.), silver denarius.
Rome Mint, (18mm, 3.04 g), obv. bare head of Otho to right/Securitas draped standing
left with right hand holding wreath, left hand with sceptre,
(S 2162, RSC 19, RIC 12). Decent portrait, Good Fine and very rare. Born in A.D. 32, a
close friend of Nero who appointed him Governor of Lusitania. He
supported Galba in his revolt in the hope of being adopted by
Galba and eventually becoming Emperor. Galba, however, adopted L
Calpurnius Piso, whereupon Otho conspired against the pair, had
himself proclaimed Emperor and put both Galba & Piso to
death. Defeated in battle by Vitellius, who had also been
proclaimed Emperor by the legions of Lower Germany, Otho
committed suicide on April 17th, 69 A.D. | $1250 |
  | ROME - Vitellius. AD 69. Silver Denarius. (18mm, 2.96 g). Tarraco
mint, issued A.D. 69, obv. laureate head of Vitellius to left, around A
VITELLIVS [IMP GERMAN], rev. Victory draped with shield inscribed SPQR
walking to left, around [VICTORIA AVGVSTI], (S.2191, RIC 36, C.101, BMC
94). Toned, nearly fine, scarce.
Born
in 15 AD and proconsul of Africa. At the end of 68 AD, Galba, to the
general astonishment of the military, appointed Vitellius to command
the armies in Germany. Vitellius was proclaimed Emperor in April 69 AD
after the armies of the Rhine refused to renew allegiance to Galba. His
reign of eight months was unremarkable and marred by corruption,
gluttony and cruelty. Killed by soldiers loyal to Vespasian on 22nd
December 69 AD. | Sold |
 
  | ROME, Augustus and Vespasian, contemporary copies of Roman silver denarius.
Augustus, Caius and Lucius denarius.
Vespasian Judaea Capta denarius.
EX NN 125/4737 part.
Contemporary
(made at the time) copies are an interesting aside and were frequent,
especially in the 1st century AD. Quite presentable looking base metal
coins, usually originally made with a plating or wash of silver over
the top of the base metal. Above are a couple of examples.
| $75
each |
  | ROME - Vespasian (69-79 AD) silver denarius, 18mm, 3.23 grams, reverse: winged caduceus, RSC 361a. Fine/VF. Ex Antiquarius NZ.
Born
A.D. 9, the son of a tax gatherer. His military skill carried him to a series of
important posts and he commanded part of the forces which invaded
Britain in A.D. 43. In A.D. 67 Nero
appointed him to quell the Jewish rebellion and he successfully prosecuted the
Jewish wars in the troubled period following Nero's death. Proclaimed Emperor by
both the legions of Alexandria and Danube,
Vespasian defeated the forces of Vitellius in the Battle of Cremona. Vespasian reached Rome in A.D. 70 and
quickly set about repairing the damage caused by the Civil Wars. He proved to be
a just and industrious ruler and the condition of the State soon improved. | Sold |
 | ROME - Egypt, Alexandria, Titus, (79-81 AD), billon tetradrachm. (23mm, 12.68g), dated
RY 3 (80/1 AD), obv. laureate bust right, AUTOK TIOU KAIS OUESPASIANOU
SEB, rev. Homonoia seated left, OMONIA around LG to left (S.787; RPC
1467; Dattari 423). Nearly very fine or better, scarce ruler. Ex Stephen J. Bridges Collection. NN140/2488. | $150 |
| ROME, Titus 79-81 AD, Silver denarius. Rome Mint, (20mm, 3.21g. Laureate head right/Annona seted left. S 2414. Near VF and a scarce ruler. Ex RB 142/1813. | Sold |
 | ROME - Titus, (A.D. 79-81), silver denarius. (18mm, 3.11g), Rome mint, issued 80 AD,
obv. laureate head right, IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, rev. tripod
surmounted by dolphin, TR P IX IMP XV, COS VIII P P (s.2518; RIC 27B;
RSC 323). Nearly very fine. Ex Stephen J. Bridges Collection. NN 140/2618. (Titus
Flavius Vespsianus) Born in A.D. 41. The eldest son of Vespasian served in
Germany &
Britain & commanded a legion in
his father's Jewish campaign. When Vespasian left to assume the purple, he
carried on the Jewish War and captured Jerusalem in A.D. 70. On his return to
Rome, Vespasian
made him his colleague in the Government and his succession in A.D. 79 was
smooth. Titus proved a most benevolent Emperor and his premature death in A.D.
81 caused great sorrow. | $395 |
 | ROME. Domitian.
AD
81-96, Silver Denarius. Rome
Mint, (18mm, 2.95 grams) Laureate head to
right/Minerva standing left. S2731. F/aVF. Last of the 12 Caesars.
Ex RB 142/1814. | Sold |
 | ROME. Domitian.
AD
81-96, Silver Denarius. Rome
Mint, (18mm, 3.13 grams) Laureate head to
right/Minerva standing left. S2736. Near VF. Last of the 12 Caesars.
Ex RB 142/1814.
ounger son of
Vespasian, born A.D. 51. During the reigns of his father &
brother, Domitian was kept very much in the background, but on
the death of his brother Titus, his succession was not disputed.
At first, he showed great promise, but he was very unpopular
with the Senatorial Nobility and numerous plots &
conspiracies were made against him. Domitian, suspicious by
nature, reacted violently and the last years of his reign were
ones of terror and oppression. Domitian was murdered on Sept
18th, 96 A.D. as a result of a palace plot involving his wife
and chamberlain. | Sold |
 | ROME - Nerva, (A.D. 96-98), silver denarius (18mm, 3.33g), Rome mint, issued January -
September 97 AD, laureate head right, IMP NERVA CAES AVG O M TR P COS
III P P, rev. clapsed hands, CONCORDIA EXERCITVM (S.3020; RIC 14; RSC
20). Fine. Ex Stephen J. Bridges Collection. NN 140/2642 | Sold |
 | ROME - Nerva, (A.D. 96-98), silver denarius. (18mm, 3.27g), Rome mint, issued 97 AD,
obv. laureate bust right, IMP NERVA CAEES AVG GERM P M TR P II, rev.
priestly implements, IMP II COS III DESIGN IIII P P (cf. S.3032; RIC 41;
RSC 95). Very fine. Ex Stephen J. Bridges Collection. NN 140/2463. | $275 |
 | ROME - Nerva 96-98AD, Silver
Denarius. (18mm, 3.09g) Rome mint, issued September
- December 96, obv. laureate head right, IMP NERVA CAES AVG GERM P M TR
P COS II P P, rev. Aequitas standing left holding scales and
cornucopiae (S.3019; RIC 1; RSC 3). Pleasing old cabinet tone, very fine
and scarce.
NN 140/2639.
Born in A.D. 32, he
became a distinguished lawyer and was consul with Vespasian in
A.D. 71 & with Domitian in A.D. 90. Upon Domitian's
assassination, he was proclaimed Emperor and in his short reign,
he did much to improve the condition of the State. However, he
lacked the capacity to command and had only half-hearted support
from the Army. This led them to adopt Trajan and on the death of
Nerva, Trajan succeeded to Emperor. | Sold |
 | ROME, Trajan 98-117 AD. Silver Denarius. (18mm, 3.14 grams.) IMP
CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC. Laureate draped bust right. Rev:
PM TRP COS VI PP SPQR Mars walking right, holding spear and trophy. RIC
337. Nice old tone, near VF. | $150 |
| ROME, Trajan 98-117 AD. Silver denarius (18mm, 3.02 grams.) Issued 114-116, obv laureate & draped
bust right, rev Bonus Eventus (or Genius) standing left holding patera
& 2 grain ears. S-3149, RSC-27. Very Fine. | $195
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 | ROME - Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), silver denarius (18mm, 2.94g), Rome mint, issued 104
AD, obv. laureate bust right, slight drapery over far shoulder and bare
chest showing, IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, rev. Dacian
captive seated in mourning at foot of trophy of arms, SPQR OPTIMO
PRINCIPI (S.3169; RIC 223; RSC 537b). Lightly toned, good very fine. Ex Stephen J. Bridges Collection. NN 140/2672 Born
in Spain circa A.D. 52. He had several
important military posts and was appointed Governor of Upper Germany by Nerva who later adopted him as heir to
the throne. Trajan conquered Dacia, which then became a Roman Province. The famous column which was
erected to mark Trajan's Dacian Wars still stands in Rome today. He also
undertook a large building and repair programme throughout the Empire. In the
later part of his reign, Trajan fought several campaigns in the East and added
new provinces to the Roman Empire, but these
were beset by revolts. Trajan died on a journey in Cilicia whilst directing operations against these revolts
in August A.D. 117. | $350 |
  | ROME, Cappadocia, Hadrian. AD 117-138. Silver hemidrachm. 15mm, 1.1 grams. Reverse: Club. Syd 257. Decent portrait, Fine.
Ex NN 136/2722 part, ex L.Sherwin collection, with M.R. Roberts ticket from circa 1984-85 period. | $65 |
 | ROME - Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), silver denarius, issued 128 AD, Rome Mint, (18mm, 3.34
g), obv. laureate head to right of Hadrian, around HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS,
rev. COS III around, Pudicitia veiled seated to left on throne, (S.3478,
RIC 178, RSC 393a, BMC 409), Lightly toned, mild surface pitting,
nearly very fine. Ex Stephen J Bridges Collection. NN 140/2692. | $150 |
 | ROME, Hadrian. AD 117-138. Silver denarius. Rome Mint, issued A.D. 125-8,
(18mm, 3.12 g), obv. laureate head of Hadrian to right, drapery on far
shoulder around HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, rev. around COS III, Hercules seated
to right on oval shields, resting club, holding distaff and Victory,
(S.3467, RIC 148, RSC 332). Toned, nearly very fine and an interesting
reverse. Ex Stephen J Bridges Collection. NN 140/2690. | $195 |
 | ROME - Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), silver denarius. Rome Mint, issued A.D. 117,
(18mm, 3.22 g), obv. laureate head of Hadrian to right, around IMP CAESAR
TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, rev. PM TR P COS III around, SALVS AVG in exergue,
Salus seated to left on throne feeding serpent arising from altar,
(cf.S.3539, RIC 137a, RSC 1324). Toning, nearly very fine. 1st year of reign. Ex Stephen J Bridges Collection. NN 140/2696. | $275 |
 | ROME, Hadrian. AD 117-138. Silver denarius. Rome Mint, (18mm, 3.21g), obv. laureate head
right, IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, rev. Salus enthroned left,
feeding snake rising from alter, PM TR P COS III around, SAL AVG in
exergue (cf S.3539; RIC 137a; RSC 1324). Old cabinet tone, nearly
extremely fine.
NN 140/2695. | $295 |
 | ROME, Hadrian. AD 117-138. Silver denarius. Rome Mint, issued A.D. 117,
(18mm, 3.26 g), obv. laureate head of Hadrian to right, around IMP CAESAR
TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, rev. PM TR P COS III around, SALVS AVG in exergue,
Salus seated to left on throne feeding serpent arising from altar,
(cf.S.3539, RIC 137a, RSC 1324). Toned, nearly very fine. First year of reign. Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection. NN 140/2685. | $325 |
 | ROME - HADRIAN. Syria, Seleucis & Pieria, Antiochia ad Orontem (Antioch),
(A.D. 117-138), silver tetradrachm. (25mm, 13.30 g), obv. laureate cuirassed
bust of Hadrian to right, around AYT KAI QE TRA PAR YI QE NER YI TRAI
ADRIANO[C CEB], rev. eagle standing facing, head to left on remnants of a
sacrificial animal, around DHMARC EUPAT B, (S.-, McAlee 533, Prieur
156). Toned, very fine and scarce. Ex Stephen J Bridges Collection. NN 140/2465 P. Aelius Hadrianus
was born in A.D. 76 and having lost his father at the age of
ten, was placed under the care of guardians, one of whom was the
future emperor Trajan. Soon embarked on a military career and
was appointed governor of Syria during Trajan's Parthian war.
Much of Hadrian's career was spent visiting the frontiers and he
greatly improved the defences, including supervising the
building of the remarkable Hadrian's Wall in Britain which ran
from the Tyne to the Solway. One of the most capable of all the
Roman Emperors and spent much of his life dedicated to the
improvement of the Roman State. His rule was firm & humane &
he was also a patron of the arts. Died July 10th, A.D. 138,
after a long illness. | Sold |
 | ROME - Aelius, Caesar, (A.D. 136-138), AE As. Rome Mint, issued A.D. 137,
(26mm, 11.69 g), obv. bare head of Aelius to right, around L AELIVS CAESAR,
rev. around TR POT COS II, Spes advancing to left, holding flower and
lifting skirt, (S.3993, RIC 1067, BMC 1931, C.61). Deeply toned, nearly
very fine, scarce. Ex Stephen J Bridges Collection. NN 140/2713. | $195 |
 | ROME. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Silver Denarius. (18mm,
3.31g). Rome mint. Issued
152-3, obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVII, laureate head to
right, rev. COS IIII, Vesta standing left holding simpulum and
palladium, (cf.S.4065, RIC 229a, RSC 198.
Born A.D. 86. He
adopted a senatorial career and was consul in A.D. 120, later
distinguishing himself as proconsul in Asia. Adopted by Hadrian
as his heir in early A.D. 138. The history of his reign is
almost a blank in the records, owing to the tranquility and
prosperity the Roman world enjoyed under his patient, judicious
and impartial rule. The series of commemorative coins
issued after his death were the largest since the reign of
Augustus. | $195 |
 | ROME - Marcus Aurelius, in honour of Divus Lucius Verus. (161-9 AD), silver
denarius. (18mm, 2.79g), Rome mint, issued 169 AD, obv. DIVVS VERVS, bare head
to right, rev. eagle standing to right head left with open wings, around
CONSECRATIO, (S.5204, BMC 503, RIC 596A, RSC 55). | $165 |
 | ROME - LUCIUS VERUS, (161-169 A.D.), silver denarius. Rome mint, issued 166-167AD.
(18mm, 3.40 grams)
obv. laureate head of Lucius Verus to right, around L VERVS
AVG ARM PARTH MAX, rev. TR P VII IMP IIII COS III around, Aequitas
standing to left, holding scales and cornucopiae, (S.5361, RIC 576, RSC
297) Near VF.
Ex S.J. Green Collection, purchased from Noble Numismatics Sale 140 (lot 2763). Previously ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection.
| $175 |
 | ROME - LUCIUS VERUS, (161-169 A.D.), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 166AD.
(18mm, 3.12 grams) obv. L VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS, bare head to right, rev. captive
Armenia in attitude of mourning seated to left on ground amidst arms,
around TR P III IMP III COS II, (cf.S.5347, RIC 526, RSC 255). Toned,
nearly very fine and scarce. Ex Stephen J Bridges Collection.NN 140/2757. | $180 |
 | ROME - LUCIUS VERUS, (161-169 A.D.), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 166AD.
(18mm, 2.92 grams) Laureate head right, rev Pax standing left holding
olive branch & cornucopiae. RSC 127. about VF, scarce ruler.
Ex SI 389/11232. | $195 |
 | ROME - LUCIUS VERUS, (161-169 A.D.), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 165AD.
(18mm, 3.39 grams) obv. laureate head right, L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, rev.
Parthian captive seated right, hands tied behind back, quiver, bow, and
weapons at feet TR P V IMP III COS II (S.5358; RIC III 540; RSC 273).
Toned, nearly very fine or better. Ex S.J. Green Collection, purchased from Noble Numismatics Sale 140 (lot 2760). Previously ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection.
Born
A.D. 130. In A.D. 138 he was adopted by Antoninius Pius, but
unlike Marcus Aurelius who was adopted at the same time, he was not
raised to the rank of Caesar. Nevertheless, upon the accession of
Marcus Aurelius in A.D. 161 he was immediately made co-emperor. He was
also bethrothed to Aurelius' daughter Lucilla, who he married in A.D.
164. He campaigned in the East from 163 to 165 A.D. with
considerable success, but he was a weak man addicted to pleasure and his
death in A.D. 169 was a relief to his senior partner. | $250 |
 | ROME. Marcus Aurelius. 161-180 AD. AE Sestertius. (29mm, 24.56 grams) Rome
mint. Laureate head right, rev Roma seated, facing left. S 4976. Circulated, gVG.
Ex RB 142/1780 | $175 |
 | ROME. Marcus Aurelius. 161-180 AD. Silver Denarius. (18mm, 3.47g), Rome mint,
issued 161 A.D., obv. bare head right, IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG, rev.
Providentia standing left, holding globe and cornucopiae (cf S.4925; RIC
22 ; cf RSC 526);Pleasing cabinet tone, Good Very Fine.
Ex NN 140/2746 part | $375 |
 | ROME - Marcus Aurelius, (A.D. 161-180), silver denarius (18mm, 3.50g), Rome mint,
issued 169-70 A.D., obv. laureate head right, M ANTONINVS AVG TR P
XXIIII, rev. Minerva, helmeted, standing right and brandishing a javelin
in right hand and holding a round shield on left arm (S.4885; RIC III
211; RSC 123). Irridescent toned with blue and gold highlights, very
fine and scarce thus. Ex S.J. Green Collection, NN Sale 140 (lot 2745).
Born
in A.D. 121, Hadrian had recognized the fine qualities of this youth and he was
given the title of Caesar in A.D. 139. His succession to Emperor in A.D. 161 was
smooth, although his reign was disturbed by many frontier wars and the legions
returning from the Parthian War in A.D. 165 bought with them a plague which
spread through much of the empire and left many districts almost depopulated.
Marcus Aurelius spent much of the later period of his reign campaigning on the
lower Danube and it was here that he wrote the
celebrated "Meditations" Immediately deified upon his death on 17th March A.D.
180. He was a careful, generous and conscientious ruler and is best remembered
for his devotion to Stoic philosophy. | $395 |
 | ROME - Commodus. AD 177-192. Silver denarius. Rome
mint (18mm, 2.72 g), obv. laureate head of Commodus to
right/Hercules standing front, head left, crowning trophy, holding lion skin & club. (BMC 346a, RIC 254a) Fine.
The
son of Marcus Aurelius, born in A.D. 161. Made co-emperor in A.D. 177, he
accompanied his father to the second Germanic War. Upon becoming Emperor,
Commodus concluded a peace treaty with the Germans and hurried back to Rome. Proved the most
unworthy son of a noble father, he soon withdrew from public life leaving the
administration of the Empire to a number of favourites. In later years, he seems
to have become quite insane, fighting wild beasts in the amphitheatre,
believing himself to be the re-incarnation of Hercules and demanding the worship
of the people. After numerous plots against his life, he was eventually murdered
on the night of Dec 31 A.D. 192. | Sold |
  | ROME - Crispina, wife of Commodus. cAD 182. Silver denarius. Rome
mint (18mm, 2.71 g), Portrait of Crispina to
right/Hilaritas standing left. Sear 6000. Near VF. | Sold |
 | ROME - Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius. (17mm, 2.64g), Rome mint,
issed 199 AD, obv. laureate head right, L SEPT SEV AVG XI PART MAX, rev.
Victory hovering to left, holding open wreath with hands over a shield
set upright on a base, VICTORIAE AVGG FEL (S.6381; RIC IV 144B; RSC
719). Deeply toned, nearly extremely fine and scarce. Ex S.J. Green Collection, purchased from NN Sale 140 (lot 2788). | $135 |
 | ROME - SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS, (A.D.
193-211), silver denarius, Rome Mint (18mm, 2.5 g), obv.IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG Laureate head right. Legion XI denarius.
Reverse: TR P COS LEG XI C-L, legionary aquila between two standards. Date : 193 AD. Reference : RIC IV12; RSC 268. gF (Good Fine) with antique tone and scarce.
Born
in A.D. 146 in Africa, Severus was a soldier of
outstanding ability, holding a series of increasingly important commands.
Expressed his allegiance to Pertinax, but upon the murder of Pertinax and the
shameful elevation of Didius Julianus, he was saluted Emperor by the troops at
Carnuntum. He rapidly disposed of Julianus and Niger and soon
attacked a third rival, Clodius Albinus in A.D. 197. Severus spent much of his
reign campaigning in different parts of the empire & visiting many of the
provinces. In A.D. 208 he came to Britain and carried out repairs to Hadrian's wall
and campaigned in Northern Britain. This proved
too much, however and he died at York on Feb 4th, A.D.
211. | $195 |
 | ROME - Julia Domna. Augusta, AD 193-217. Silver Denarius.
(18mm, 2.77g). Rome mint. Draped bust of Julia Domna to
right/Pudicita seated left. S 6603. gVF.
Came to Rome in A.D. 173
and married Septimus Severus as his second wife. She was a woman
of brilliant intellect and was often consulted by Severus on
important matters. After the murder of her son Caracalla
in A.D. 217 she committed suicide by a voluntary abstinence from
food. | $150 |
 | ROMAN COINS ex Tom Kiernan collection.
Caracalla (198-217 AD) silver denarius, Minerva, near EF, splendid cabinet tone - Sold
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 | ROME - Geta (AD 209-212) silver denarius.
Rome Mint. (18mm, 3.31g) Genius standing left sacrificing from patera
over altar and holding corn ears, (cf.S.7187, RIC 59b, RSC 114). Toned,
Very Fine.
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection, ex NN 135/4417 (part).
Appointed
as joint Emperor by his father Septimus Severus, but murdered by his co
Emperor brother Caracalla in 212 AD in a purge which cost the lives of
thousands of people. | Sold |
 | ROME. Caracalla, 198-217 AD.
Silver denarius. (18mm, 3.21 grams.) Obverse: M AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF Bare-headed, draped bust right. Reverse: PIETAS Pietas standing left by altar, holding box of incense and raising right hand. RIC 12. Very Fine.
M. Aurelis
Antoninus, originally named Bassianus, was born at Lugdunum on April 6th A.D.
188 the elder son of Severus & Julia Domna. Created Augustus in A.D. 198 and
accompanied his father & brother in the campaigns in Britain. Upon
the death of Severus, Caracalla & Geta ruled jointly for three months before
Caracalla had Geta assassinated. His reign was marked by extravagance and
cruelty and in his wars he acheived more by treachery than by force of arms.
Eventually murdered by Macrinus, April 8th, A.D.
217. | $125 |
| Generally Less Expensive Roman copper/bronze/billon coins.
AE2 are larger coins (20-24mm)
Ant = Antoninianus, usually 18-20mm.
AE3 are mid size (15-18mm)
AE4 are smaller coins (12-14mm)
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Roman coins just added from an old collection. Some very nice coins
present with attractive patinas and some scarcer Emperors too.
Nerva (96-98AD) AE Sestertius. Visible portrait, reverse worn, Good $35
Julia Domna (193-217 AD) silver denarius, dark tone, edge chip, Fine $30
Postumus (259-260 AD) Silvered Antoninianus, attractive, VF $100
Gallienus (268-270 AD) Ant VF/gF $30
Victorinus (260-268 AD) Ant gVF $35
Claudius II (268-270AD) AE3, Fine $25
Claudius II (268-270AD) AE3, VF $30
Quintillus (270AD) Antoninianus, gF scarce $75
Tetricus I (270-273AD) Ant, aVF/F $25
Tetricus I (270-273AD) Ant, Barb issue VF $30
Tetricus II (270-273AD) Ant, VF $30
Aurelian (270-275AD) Ant, EF $50
Severina (Wife of Aurelian) Ant, gVF sold
Vabalathus (271-272AD) Ant, Fine, scarce $75
Tacticus (275-276AD) Ant, VF/gF $45
Probus (276-282AD) Ant, some silvering VF $45
Florianus (276AD) Ant, VF, scarce $125
Carus (282-283AD) Ant, VF $45
Carinus (283-285AD) Ant, Fine $35
Numerian (283-284AD) Ant, silvering gVF $85
Diocletian (284-305AD) Follis, 26mm, VF $50
Diocletian (284-305AD) Ant, VF/gF $35
Maximianus (286-310AD) Ant, VF $30
Carausius (287-293AD) Ant VF, scarce $125
Constantius I (293-305AD) Ant, VF $30
Allectus (293-296AD) Ant, Fine, scarce $100
Severus II (305-306AD) As Caesar, Ant, gVF $65
Severus II (307AD) Follis, 26mm, scarce, VF $85
Galerius (293-305AD) As Caesar, Follis, 26mm, VF $50
Galerius (305-311AD) Follis, 25mm, aVF $45
Maximianus II (305-308AD) As Caesar, Follis 26mm, VF $50
Maxentius (306-312AD) AE3, gF $45
Maximinus II (309-313AD) AE3, VF $45
Constantine I (306-307AD) AE3, As Caesar, VF $35
Constantine I The Great (307-337AD) AE3, some available, Fine $35 VF $40 gVF $45 EF $65
Helena (Wife of Constantine I) AE3, VF $35
Theodora (Wife of Constantine I) AE4, gVF sold
Fausta (Wife of Constantine I) AE3, gVF/VF sold
Licinius I (308-324AD) Follis, 26mm, aVF $45
Licinius II (317-324AD) As Caesar, AE3 VF/F $30
Crispus (317-326AD) AE3, near EF $35
Constantine II (317-337AD) As Caesar, AE3, gVF sold
Constantius II (308-324AD) As Caesar, AE3 F $25
Delmatius (335-337AD) As Caesar, AE3, gVF $65
Constantius II (337-361) AE3, Fine $20 VF $25
Constans (333-337AD) As Caesar, AE3, gVF $30
Constans (337-350AD) AE2, gVF $45
Decentius (351-353AD) As Caesar, AE3, VF $65
Constantius Gallus (351-354AD) As Caes, AE2, F $40
Magnentius (350-353AD) AE2, F/VG sold
Julian II (355-360AD) As Caesar, AE3-4, VF $35
Julian II (360-363AD) Antioch, AE2, nice VF $45
Julian II (360-363AD) AE2, VF $50
Jovian (363-364AD) AE3, VF $45
Valens (364-378AD) AE3, VF $30
Gratian (367-383AD) AE2, VF $40
Valentinian I (364-375AD) AE2, VF $45
Valentinian II (364-392AD) AE2, F/aF $30
Theodosius I (379-395AD) AE3, VF/F $30
Aelia Flaccilla (Wife of Theodosius) AE3, aVF sold
Magnus Maximus (383-388AD) AE2, gF/F $75
Arcadius (383-408AD) AE4, gVF $35
Eudoxia (Wife of Arcadius) AE2, VG $35
Honorius (393-423AD) AE2, VF/aVF $50
Theodosius II (402-450AD) AE3, gVF sold
Byzantine, Justin II (565-578AD) , Copper Follis, 30mm, Fine, with dealer ticket $35
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