| Roma Numismatics Ltd > E-Sale 116 | Auction date: 18 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 737 Price realized: 100 GBP (Approx. 127 USD / 117 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Augustus AR Denarius. Lugdunum, AD 13-14. CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, laureate head to right / PONTIF [MAXIM], Livia (as Pax?) seated to right, holding sceptre and branch. RIC I 220; BMCRE 546; RSC 223. 3.79g, 18mm, 6h. Very Fine. The later and more common reverse type of Tiberius is a copy of this rare reverse type of Augustus. Estimate: 150 GBP |  |
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| Roma Numismatics Ltd > E-Sale 116 | Auction date: 18 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 751 Price realized: Unsold | |
| Lot description: Vitellius AR Denarius. Rome, AD 69. A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P, laureate head to right / CONCORDIA P R, Concordia seated to left, holding patera and cornucopiae. RIC I 90; BMCRE 20; RSC 18. 2.60g, 18mm, 6h. Near Very Fine. Estimate: 75 GBP |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61373 | Auction date: 5 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 22043 Price realized: 400 USD (Approx. 374 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AR denarius (19mm, 3.47 gm, 7h). NGC XF 4/5 - 1/5. Lugdunum, AD 13-14. CAESAR AVGVSTVS-DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, laureate head of Augustus right / PONTIF-MAXIM, Livia, as Pax, seated right, feet on stool, grounded scepter in right hand, olive branch in outstretched left. RIC I 220. Born on 23 September 63 BC into a wealthy plebeian family, Augustus, originally Gaius Octavius, was the grandnephew and posthumously adopted son of Julius Caesar. This inheritance set him on a collision course with Rome's political elite, leading to the formation of the Second Triumvirate with Marc Antony and Marcus Aemilius Lepidus. Their initial unity against Caesar's assassins eventually gave way to conflict, from which Augustus emerged as Rome's first true emperor after victories in key battles like Philippi and Actium. In 27 BC, he was honored with the title "Augustus" by the Senate, signaling the start of his reign and the Pax Romana, a golden era of peace, prosperity, and cultural flourishing that lasted over two centuries. Augustus' rule saw significant military, administrative, and cultural reforms that stabilized and enriched the empire. He established a standing army, including the Praetorian Guard, reorganized Rome's provinces, and became a patron of the arts, fostering the careers of poets like Virgil and Horace and commissioning monumental buildings that reshaped Rome. His savvy use of coinage to communicate his achievements and vision helped solidify his power and legacy. Augustus died in AD 14, he left behind a transformed Rome. Through Suetonius's "The Twelve Caesars" and his own "Res Gestae Divi Augusti," we glimpse the life and achievements of a ruler who balanced autocracy with republican ideals, setting a precedent for future emperors and leaving an indelible mark on Roman history. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-augustus-27-bc-ad-14-ar-denarius-19mm-347-gm-7h-ngc-xf-4-5-1-5/a/61373-22043.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61373-05052024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 209 | Silver | Auction date: 28 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 367 Price realized: 80 EUR (Approx. 86 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Augustus 27 BC-AD 14. Lugdunum (Lyon) Denarius AR 19 mm, 3,74 g CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, laureate head right / AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT //C L CAESARES, Caius and Lucius standing facing, two shields and two sceptres between them; simpulum and lituus above. Very Fine RIC I 207; BNC I 1144; BMC 519; Cohen 43. Octavian, also known as Augustus, was a prominent Roman statesman and military leader who played a pivotal role in transforming the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. Born in 63 BC in Rome, he was the great-nephew and adopted son of Julius Caesar. Octavian's political journey began when he was named Caesar's heir in his will after Caesar's assassination in 44 BC. Aligning himself with Mark Antony and Lepidus, he formed the powerful Second Triumvirate, seeking vengeance for Caesar's death by defeating his assassins. As conflicts arose within the Triumvirate, Octavian emerged as the dominant figure. The alliance between Octavian and Antony collapsed into a bitter civil war, culminating in the decisive Battle of Actium in 31 BC, where Octavian emerged victorious. In 27 BC, Octavian relinquished his extraordinary powers and accepted the title "Augustus" from the Senate, marking the inception of the Roman Empire. Though he held the title of princeps (first citizen), Augustus effectively became the first Roman Emperor. Under Augustus' rule, the Roman Empire experienced an era of relative peace known as the Pax Romana. He introduced various reforms to strengthen the state and initiated extensive building projects across the empire, leaving a lasting architectural legacy. Augustus' reign, which lasted for 41 years until his death in AD 14, marked the end of the Julio-Claudian dynasty and the beginning of the Roman Empire. His ability to consolidate power, navigate complex political waters, and maintain stability earned him admiration and secured his position as one of Rome's most influential leaders. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Roma Numismatics Ltd > Auction XXX | Auction date: 21 March 2024 |
| Lot number: 424 Price realized: 6,500 GBP (Approx. 8,234 USD / 7,581 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Otho AR Denarius. Rome, AD 69. IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P, bare head to right / SECVRITAS P R, Securitas standing to left, holding wreath and sceptre. RIC I 8; BMCRE 17; RSC 17. 3.32g, 19mm, 6h. Extremely Fine. Ex Artemide Aste s.r.l., Auction LVII, 30 May 2022, lot 480 (hammer: EUR 3,200). It is well known that the emperor Otho regularly wore a wig to hide his hair loss, a fact that can be clearly seen on this coin. The abrupt transition from hairline to face along with the regular, pattern-like waves makes it clear to the viewer that the portrait subject is bewigged. There was more to Otho's decision to don this item than to merely appear distinguished; the association of hair loss with lack of virility and inviting derision is well documented in Suetonius when discussing Julius Caesar's baldness. Gleason (1990) expands further on this evidence suggesting that hair loss may also have been considered to lead to 'dangerous effeminisation', a quality not desirable in a Roman Emperor. Estimate: 1500 GBP |  |
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| Roma Numismatics Ltd > E-Sale 119 | Auction date: 24 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 1341 Price realized: 340 GBP (Approx. 423 USD / 396 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Otho AR Denarius. Rome, AD 69. IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P, bare head to right / SECVRITAS P R, Securitas standing to left, holding wreath and sceptre. RIC I 8; BMCRE 17; RSC 17. 2.59g, 17mm, 6h. Near Very Fine. From the PJ Stossich Collection; Acquired from Kevin Radcliffe. Estimate: 150 GBP |  |
