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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 6
Antoninus Pius . Denarius; Antoninus Pius ; 138-161 AD, Rome, 138 AD, Denarius, 3.45g. Glasgow-pl. 49.1. Obv: IMP ANTONINVS - AVGVSTVS Head bare r. Rx: TRIB POT - COS DES II Minerva standing l., holding Victory, shield, and spear. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Lanz Sale, year not noted, lot 543; ex SKA Zurich, June 1977; ex Kastner, Dec. 1976, lot 272. One of the very rare earliest denarii of Antoninus as Augustus, with obverse legend IMP ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS.. Toned MS
Estimate: 1600 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 55
Antoninus Pius. Denarius; Antoninus Pius; 138-161 AD, Rome, 159 AD, Denarius, 3.37g. Strack-347. Obv: ANTONINVS - AVG PIVS P P Head bare r. Rx: TEMPLVM DIV AVG REST around, COS IIII in exergue, Temple of eight columns with standing statues before the two outer columns, containing seated statues of Divus Augustus and Diva Livia. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Ancient Auction House, eBay, 24 Feb. 2005. Rare bare-headed bust variety.. MS
Estimate: 450 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 56
Antoninus Pius. Denarius; Antoninus Pius; 138-161 AD, Rome, 159 AD, Denarius, 3.23g. Strack-338. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII. Rx: TEMPLVM DIV AVG REST around, COS IIII in exergue, Temple of eight columns with standing statues before the two outer columns, containing seated statues of Divus Augustus and Diva Livia. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex iNumis Paris, Feb. 2014. Rare bare-headed and draped bust.. Toned gVF
Estimate: 275 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 57
Antoninus Pius. Denarius; Antoninus Pius; 138-161 AD, Rome, 159 AD, Denarius, 3.22g. BMC-943. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII Bust laureate, draped r., seen from back. Rx: TEMPLVM DIV AVG REST around, COS IIII in exergue, Temple of eight columns with standing statues before the two outer columns, containing seated statues of Divus Augustus and Diva Livia. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Lanz, eBay, 20 Nov. 2007. Rare bust variety.Small depression to left of portrait. Toned VF
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 58
Antoninus Pius. Denarius; Antoninus Pius; 138-161 AD, Rome, 159 AD, Denarius, 3.61g. Bust var. of BMC-943. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII Bust laureate, draped r., seen from back. Rx: TEMPLVM DIV AVG REST around, COS IIII in exergue, Temple of eight columns with standing statues before the two outer columns, containing seated statues of Divus Augustus and Diva Livia. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Pagane, Yahoo, 24 Jan. 2004. Rare bust variety.. MS
Estimate: 600 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 59
Antoninus Pius. Denarius; Antoninus Pius; 138-161 AD, Rome, 159 AD, Denarius, 3.27g. Bust var. of BMC-943. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P X[XII] Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front, with fold of cloak on front shoulder. Rx: TEMPLVM DIV AVG REST around, COS IIII in exergue, Temple of eight columns with standing statues before the two outer columns, containing seated statues of Divus Augustus and Diva Livia. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Freeman & Sear E16, 30 March 2021, lot 100 (... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 224
Tiberius Divus Augustus. Aureus; Tiberius Divus Augustus; 14-37 AD, Lugdunum, c. 14-16 AD, Aureus, 7.70g. RIC-24, C-3, Calico-311, BMC-29. Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, Laureate head of Tiberius right. Rx: DIVOS AVGVST [D]IVI F, Laureate head of Divus Augustus right, six-pointed star above. For an astronomical interpretation of the star on this aureus, see Robert S. McIvor, "The Star on Roman Coins", Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Vol. 99, No. 3, June 2005, pp. 87-9... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 454
Augustus. Denarius; Augustus; 27 BC-14 AD, Eastern Mint, 19-15 BC, Denarius, 4.08g. C-182 (6 Fr.), RIC-472, BM-666, Paris-936. Obv: AV[GVSTVS] Head bare r. Rx: [IOVI] - OLV Six-columned temple, shield in pediment, three palmettes as acroteria. Scarce: Sutherland's die study included 38 specimens, from 30 obverse and 30 reverse dies (Revue num. 1974, p. 51).Die break above head of Augustus, otherwise toned. EF
Estimate: 700 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 455
Augustus and Divus Julius Caesar. Denarius; Augustus and Divus Julius Caesar; Rome, 17 BC, Moneyer M. Sanquinius, Denarius, 3.80g. BM-71, Paris-278 pl. XIII (same dies), C-1 (30 Fr.), RIC-338 (R2). Obv: AVGVSTVS - DIVI F Head bare r. Rx: M SANQVI - NIVS III VIR Laureate head of youthful Julius Caesar r., comet above showing four rays and tail. Issued in connection with the Saecular Games of 17 BC. The same reverse type is also found with the obverse AVGVST DIVI F LVDOS SAE Herald.This coin is ... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 456
Augustus. Denarius; Augustus; 27 BC-14 AD, Caesaraugusta, Spain, 19-18 BC, Denarius, 3.21g. RIC-37a, Cohen, DCA-98. Obv: CAESAR AVGVSTVS Head of Augustus to r., wearing oak wreath. Rx: DIVVS - IVLIVS Eight-rayed comet with tail upwards. This reverse depicts Caesar's comet seen in 44 BC that was believed to be a sign of the deification of Julius Caesar. Augustus used this symbol to support his legitimacy by being the son of a god. This comet is perhaps the most famed comet of antiquity due to i... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 457
Augustus. Denarius; Augustus; 27 BC-14 AD, Lugdunum, 2 BC-4 AD, Denarius, 3.91g. BM-519, C-43, Paris-1651, RIC-207. Obv: CAESAR AVGVSTVS - DIVI F PATER PATRIAE Head laureate r. Rx: C L CAESARES in exergue, AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT around, Gaius and Lucius Caesars standing holding honorary shields and spears, simpulum and lituus above.. Fine
Estimate: 375 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 458
Augustus, Gaius and Lucius, restored denarius. Denarius; Augustus, Gaius and Lucius, restored denarius; Date and location of restoration uncertain, Denarius, 3.62g. BM-536, pl. 13.18. Obv: Laureate head r. and legend of Augustus. Rx: Gaius and Lucius Caesars standing side by side, holding honorary shields and spears; between them ladle on l. turned l. and lituus on r. turned r., with split base; in fine style, suggesting that this issue was restored by an unnamed later emperor. Ex Mark Gibbons... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 525
Augustus, Divus. Sestertius; Augustus, Divus; Rome, Struck by Tiberius, 34-5 AD, Sestertius, 26.92g. BM-102, pl. 24.9 (obv. only, same die as ours); C-306 (15 Fr.); RIC-56. Obv: DIVO / AVGVSTO / S P Q R Radiate seated statue of Divus Augustus holding branch and scepter on car decorated with shields, drawn l. by four elephants with drivers. Rx: TI CAESAR DIVI A[VG F AVGVST P M T]R POT XXXVI around large S C.This issue doesn't often come in this quality. gVF / VF
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 526
Augustus. AE 26; Augustus; 27 BC-14 AD, AE 26, 6.05g. Military Badge, said to have been found in the Tiber. Obv: Bare head of Augustus l. in high relief, between lituus (?) and pitcher, all surrounded by two dotted lines. Perhaps holed and plugged before the emperor's chin. Rx: Blank. Ex Waddell List 21, December 1985, lot 420.While this is not a coin, it is the size and shape of coin, hence its inclusion here. Toned. EF
Estimate: 2250 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 541
Nerva. Dupondius; Nerva; 96-98 AD, Rome, 98 AD, Dupondius, 14.23g. RIC-131. Obv: DIVVS AVGVSTVS Radiate head of Divus Augustus r. Rx: IMP NERVA CAES AVG REST, Rudder attached to globe, SC in exergue.Exceptional portrait; flat striking on left field. EF
Estimate: 485 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 566
Augustus. AE; Augustus; 27 BC-14 AD, Uncertain mint in Thrace, 11 BC-12 AD, AE, 12.63g. RPC-1718. Obv: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΡΟΙΜΗΤΑΛΚΟΥ Diademed head of Rhoemetalces r. Rx: ΚΑΙΣΑΡΟΣ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΥ Bare head of Augustus r.. VF
Estimate: 200 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31038
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Julius Caesar, as Consul for the Third Time (ca. 45 BC), with L. Munatius Plancus, as Praefectus Urbi. AV aureus (21mm, 8.03 gm, 7h). NGC XF 4/5 - 4/5. Rome, ca. late 46-early 45 BC. C•CAES-DIC•TER, draped and winged bust of Victory right, seen from front, hair rolled and pulled into chignon at back of head; dotted border / L•PLANC-PRAEF•VRB (VR ligate), praefericulum (sacrificial jug with one handle) left; dotted border. Calicó 45a. Crawford 475/1a. Sydenham 1019a. Munatia 2 and Juli... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31050
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Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AV aureus (20mm, 7.79 gm, 6h). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 3/5, bankers mark, light graffito. Lugdunum, 15-13 BC. AVGVSTVS-DIVI•F, bare head of Augustus right; dotted border / IMP•-X, Apollo Citharoedus of Actium, standing facing, head left, plectrum in right hand, lyre in left; ACT in exergue, linear border. Calicó 215a. RIC I 170. A pretty example well-struck on a lustrous, silky flan.
Ex Numismatic Ars Classica, Auction 100 (29 May 2017), lot421; Numismatic Ars Cl... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31051
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Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AV aureus (19mm, 7.86 gm, 7h). NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5, light marks. Lugdunum, 15-13 BC. AVGVSTVS-DIVI•F, bare head of Augustus right / IMP•X•, bull charging right, head lowered, left foreleg raised, lashing his tail. Calicó 212. RIC I 166a.
Ex Chaponnière & Firmenich, Auction 8 (5 July 2017), lot 40; Numismatica Genevensis, Auction 4 (11 December 2006), lot 151.
Augustus' large "bull coinage" struck at the Gallic mint of Lugdunum came at a time of aggressive expan... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31052
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Tiberius (AD 14-37). AV aureus (20mm, 7.80 gm, 1h). NGC MS★ 5/5 - 5/5. Lugdunum, ca. AD 14-17. TI CAESAR DIVI-AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Tiberius right / PONTIF-MAXIM, Livia, as Pax, seated right, olive branch in left hand, grounded scepter in right, feet on stool; chair with ornate legs, single line below. Calicó 305b. RIC I 29 corr. (as 27). Tremendous example with a boldly rendered portrait executed with great care. Shimmering lightly toned surfaces.
As the stepchild and un... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31053
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Gaius (Caligula) (AD 37-41), with Germanicus. AV aureus (19mm, 7.72 gm, 4h). NGC VF 5/5 - 2/5, edge damage. Rome, AD 37-38. C CAESAR•AVG•PON•M•TR•POT•III•III, laureate head of Gaius right / GERMANICVS•CAES•P•C•CAES•AVG•GERM•, bare head of Germanicus right. Calicó 324. RIC I 25. This piece is wonderfully struck, showcasing two distinct portraits of the father and son and the full legends clearly visible on both sides. It was struck on a flan lovely toning and a lustrous, satin-like fin... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31055
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Claudius I (AD 41-54). AV aureus (19mm, 7.67 gm, 2h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, AD 46-47. TI•CLAVD•CAESAR•AVG•P•M TR•P•IIII, laureate head of Claudius I right / PACI-AVGVSTAE, Pax-Nemesis advancing right, raising fold of drapery with right hand to spit on chest, winged caduceus in lowered left hand pointing at coiled serpent advancing right. Calicó 366. RIC I 27. Spectacular example with lustrous watery fields.
Son of the great general Drusus, and Antonia, niece of the emperor A... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31059
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Nero, as Augustus (AD 54-68). AV aureus (19mm, 7.71 gm, 4h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5. Roma and Lugdunum, AD 62-63. NERO•CAESAR•AVG•IMP, bareheaded bust of Nero right / PONTIF MAX TR-P VIIII COS IIII P P, Virtus standing left, wearing military attire, right foot on pile of arms, parazonium in right hand and resting on right knee, grounded spear in left; EX-S C across fields. Calicó 436. RIC I 36. An incredible portrait of a youthful Nero graces this coin, struck on a flan with the vibr... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31060
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Nero, as Augustus (AD 54-68). AV aureus (19mm, 7.34 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5, light marks. Rome, ca. AD 64-65. NERO-CAESAR, laureate, bearded head of Nero right / AVGVSTVS-GERMANICVS, Colossus of Nero as Sol standing facing, radiate head slightly right, togate, left knee bent, with branch in outstretched right hand, Victory standing right on globe in outstretched left hand. Calicó 402a. RIC I 46. The bright, lustrous surfaces magnificently amplify the allure of this flan, adorned wit... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31061
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Nero, as Augustus (AD 54-68). AV aureus (18mm, 7.71 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, AD 58-59. NERO•CAESAR•AVG•IMP, bare head of Nero right / PONTIF•MAX•TR•P•V•P•P•, legend surrounding oak wreath enclosing EX S C. Calicó 424. RIC I 16. Handsome youthful portrait well struck on shimmering marigold surfaces.
Ex Hess-Divo, Auction 314 (4 May 2009), lot 1529.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31063
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Galba (AD 68-69). AV aureus (19mm, 7.16 gm, 7h). NGC Choice Fine 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, July AD 68-January 69. IMP SER-GALBA AVG, bare bust of Galba right / S P Q R / OB C S, legend in two lines within oak wreath. Calicó 509. RIC I 164. Marvelous distinguished portrait of the short-lived emperor.
Ex MDC Monaco, Auction 9 (3 June 2022), lot 113; Áureo & Calicó, Auction 367 (2 June 2021), lot 2078; F. Martin Post Collection (Freeman & Sear, Mail Bid Sale 13, 25 August 2006), lot 431; Gorny ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31073
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Titus, as Augustus (AD 79-81). AE sestertius (35mm, 25.93 gm, 7h). NGC MS 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style. Thracian-Bithynian mint, AD 80-81. IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F A-VG P M TR P P P COS VIII, laureate head of Titus right / S-C, Mars advancing right, nude but for helmet and chlamys over shoulder and flying above and behind, trophy in left hand over shoulder, transverse spear in right. RIC II.1 499. Strong, well-centered strike, with engagingly naturalistic depictions.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31075
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Domitian, as Caesar (AD 81-96). AV aureus (19mm, 7.36 gm, 7h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5, edge scuffs. Rome, AD 80-81. CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII, laureate head of Domitian right / PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, lit altar adorned with garlands. Calicó 918a (same dies). RIC II.1 (Titus) 265. A phenomenal example from the last of the 12 Caesars, this coin showcases a handsome portrait of Domitian as Caesar, struck on brilliant reflective and amber surfaces.
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 101... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31076
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Domitian, as Augustus (AD 81-96). AV aureus (19mm, 7.60 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, AD 92-94. DOMITIANVS-AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Domitian right / GERMANICVS COS XVI, Germania, bare-chested and draped from the waist, half-reclining to right, with head resting on left hand in attitude of mourning, on Germanic hexagonal shield; broken spear below. Calicó 854. RIC II.1, 747. Well struck and brilliantly lustrous, with a fine portrait and a poignant reverse marking the "defea... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31077
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Anonymous Issue (ca. 1st century AD). AE spintria tessera (19mm, 4.44 gm, 4h). NGC XF 5/5 - 3/5. Erotic series. Couple on couch: male figure kneeling left over woman lying on back, with his right hand on her left breast, raising her right leg with his left hand, she grasps side of couch in her right hand, her left hand propped under head; curtain beyond / XV; within dotted border. Simonetta & Riva Scene 8, Position B. This remarkable piece mesmerizes with its visual depth, boasting s... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31078
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Anonymous Issue (ca. 1st century AD). AE spintria tessera (22mm, 3.10 gm, 9h). NGC Choice Fine 4/5 - 3/5. Erotic series. Couple on couch: male figure kneeling right (on left), raising right leg of woman reclining left (on right); curtain beyond, within dotted border / XII(?); within laurel wreath. Simonetta & Riva Scene 9, Position B. This rare and sought-after spintria token boasts exquisite jade and amber surfaces, making it a gem to behold beyond just its subject matter.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31080
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Trajan (AD 98-117). AV aureus (19mm, 7.28 gm, 6h). NGC MS 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, brushed. Rome, AD 108-110. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Trajan right, seen from behind / COS V P P S•P•Q•R• OPTIMO PRINC, Libertas standing facing, head left, pileus in lowered right hand, scepter in left. Calicó 1001. RIC II 123 var. (no cuirass). Sharp and Fine Style designs burst forward from the nearly pristine flowlines and bright cartwheel lustered field... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31082
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Antoninus Pius, as Augustus (AD 138-161). AV aureus (20mm, 7.25 gm, 7h). NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 5/5 Fine Style. Rome, AD 152-153. ANTONINVS AVG-PIVS P P TR P XVII, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Antoninus Pius right, seen from behind / CO-S-IIII, Antoninus Pius standing facing, head left, togate, with globe in outstretched right hand, volumen in left. Calicó 1526a. RIC III 233d. This coin features an incredibly lifelike and suave portrait of Antoninus Pius, complete with luxu... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31083
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Antoninus Pius, as Augustus (AD 138-161). AV aureus (20mm, 7.28 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Rome, AD 152-153. ANTONINVS AVG-PIVS P P TR P XVI, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Antoninus Pius left, seen from behind / CO-S-IIII, Antoninus Pius standing facing, head left, togate, with globe in outstretched right hand, volumen in left. Calicó 1523, same obverse die; reverse die of 1519. RIC III 226e. Lifelike, high relief portrait upon a softly lustrous flan.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31085
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Lucius Verus, as Augustus (AD 161-169). AV aureus (19mm, 7.32 gm, 5h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Rome, summer-December 166. L VERVS AVG ARM-PARTH MAX, laureate, cuirassed bust of Lucius Verus right, seen from behind / TR P VI•IMP IIII COS II, Victory standing facing, head right, nude to waist, placing shield on palm tree to right, shield inscribed with VIC / PAR. Calicó 2190, same obverse die; reverse die of 2088. RIC III (Marcus Aurelius) 564. BMCRE (Aurelius) 430 note. Faces of ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31086
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Lucius Verus, as Augustus (AD 161-169). AE medallion (41mm, 56.52 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 2/5, Fine Style. December AD 167-February AD 168. L VERVS AVG ARM-PARTH MAX, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Lucius Verus right, seen from front / TR P VIII IMP IIII COS III, Lucius Verus on horseback galloping right, thrusting spear at fallen Armenian; soldier standing right to left, seen from behind, grounded standard in each hand, ARMENIA in exergue. Gnecchi 6 [P.45], pl. 72.5. ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31088
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Commodus, as Augustus (AD 177-192). AV aureus (21mm, 7.23 gm, 6h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, AD 178. L•AVREL•COM-MODVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of the youthful, beardless Commodus right, seen from behind / TR P III•IMP II COS•P•P, Castor standing facing, head left, nude but for chlamys and pileus, with bridle in right hand, grounded reversed spear in left arm; horse standing left behind, left foreleg raised. Calicó 2337a (same reverse die). RIC III (Marcus Aurelius) 648... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31089
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Commodus, as Augustus (AD 177-192). AE sestertius (32mm, 29.39 gm, 12h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 3/5. Rome, AD 190-191. M COMMOD ANT P FE-LIX AVG BRIT P P, laureate head of Commodus right / HERC COMMODIANO P M T-R P XVI COS VI, Hercules standing facing, head left, nude to waist, cradling cornucopia in left arm, patera in outstretched right hand over lit garlanded altar at feet to left; transverse club leaning on right side of altar, tree to left draped with lion skin. RIC III 581. A hand... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31093
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Caracalla, as Augustus (AD 198-217). AV aureus (20mm, 7.15 gm, 5h). NGC Choice AU★ 5/5 - 5/5. Rome, AD 205. ANTONINVS-PIVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Caracalla right, seen from behind / PONTIF TRP-VIII COS II, Mars standing facing with right foot on helmet, head right, nude except for chlamys draped over left shoulder, branch in lowered right hand, grounded reversed spear in left. Calicó 2777a. RIC IV.I 80a. Perfectly centered strike, replete with crisp depictions, u... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31102
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Constantine I the Great, as Augustus (AD 307-337). AV solidus (22mm, 4.49 gm, 11h). NGC MS 5/5 - 3/5. Nicomedia, AD 335. CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG, rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Constantine I right, seen from front, the diadem composed of forehead rosette, and rectangular plaques alternating with laurels / VICTORIA CONSTANTINI AVG, Victory seated right on cuirass and shield, inscribing VOT / XXX on shield supported by Genius at right standing left; SMNM in exergue. RIC V... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31103
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Constans, as Augustus (AD 337-350). AV solidus (21mm, 4.47 gm, 6h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Thessalonica, AD 337-340. FL IVL CON-STANS P F AVG, laurel and rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Constans right, seen from front / VICTORIA-DD NN AVGG, Victory standing facing, head left, grounded trophy in right hand, palm cradled in left arm; TES in exergue. RIC VIII 13. Depeyrot 4/3. Sharply struck from fresh dies on sparkling flan.
Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 3094 (20 August 2021... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32210
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Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (17mm, 3.88 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU★ 5/5 - 5/5. Military mint traveling with Caesar in North Africa, ca. 48-46 BC. Diademed head of Venus right, wearing necklace / CAESAR, Aeneas advancing left, head facing, palladium left in outstretched right hand, carrying Anchises on his left shoulder. Crawford 458/1. Sydenham 1013. Julia 10. Bold relief on cabinet toning with an aurora of rainbow hues.
Ex Roma Numismatics, Auction XXV (23 Septem... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32223
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Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus, as Imperator (41 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.89 gm, 7h). NGC XF★ 5/5 - 4/5. Military mint traveling with Ahenobarbus in the region of the Adriatic or Ionian Sea. AHENOBAR, bare head of Ahenobarbus (?) right, wearing short beard / CN•DOMITIVS•IMP, trophy with two spears and shields on prow right. Crawford 519/2. Sydenham 1177. Domitia 21. Sharp relief on deep cabinet toning.
Ex Gorny & Mosch, Auction 261 (4 March 2019), lot 611.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32234
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Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AR cistophorus (26mm, 11.61 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 2/5, Fine Style, countermark, scuffs, edge marks. Pergamum(?), ca. 27-26 BC. IMP•CAESAR, bare head of Augustus right / AVGV-STVS, six grain ears bound together. RIC I 494. RPC I 2212. Gorgeous battleship grey surfaces with iridescent luster.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32235
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Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AR cistophorus (27mm, 11.83 gm, 1h). NGC AU 5/5 - 2/5. Ephesus, ca. 25-20 BC. IMP•-CAE-SAR, bare head of Augustus right; linear border / AVGVSTVS, capricorn right, head reverted, bearing cornucopia on back; all within laurel wreath. RIC I 477. Bright surfaces.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32236
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Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AR denarius (20mm, 3.89 gm, 5h). NGC Choice XF★ 5/5 - 5/5. Spanish mint (Caesaraugusta?), 19-18 BC. CAESAR-AVGVSTVS, head of Augustus right, wreathed with oak / DIVVS-IVLIVS, eight-rayed comet with tail upwards. RIC I 37a. Stellar toning on this cosmic piece.
A comet that appeared in summer 44 BC was held to signal Julius Caesar's ascension to the heavens, and proved quite useful in Octavian's effort to get the Senate to deify his adoptive father. The memory ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32237
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Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AR denarius (19mm, 3.75 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 2/5. Spain (Colonia Patricia?), ca. 18-17/16 BC. Bare head of Augustus left; linear border / AVGVSTVS, Capricorn right, holding globe with celestial bands attached to rudder, cornucopia on back; dotted border. RIC I 130. A striking piece, with an all-over dove grey toning, that enhances the dramatic portrait of Augustus.
After visiting the astrologer Theogenes at Apollonia around 45/44 BC with his friend Agrippa, ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32238
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Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AV aureus (19mm, 7.87 gm, 4h). NGC VF 5/5 - 2/5, ex-jewelry, slight bend. Lugdunum, 2 BC-AD 4. CAESAR AVGVSTVS-DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, laureate head of Augustus right / AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, Gaius and Lucius Caesars, both togate, standing facing, each resting inner hand on grounded shield with spear behind; simpulum (on left) and lituus (on right) turned inwards in upper field; C L CAESARES in exergue. Calicó 176a. RIC I 206. A popular type from the b... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32239
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Tiberius (AD 14-37). AV aureus (19mm, 7.82 gm, 1h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 2/5, brushed. Lugdunum, ca. AD 14-17. TI CAESAR DIVI-AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Tiberius right / PONTIF-MAXIM, Livia, as Pax, seated right, grounded scepter in right hand, olive branch upward in left, feet on stool; chair with plain legs, double line below. Calicó 305d. RIC I 25. Gleaming surfaces shine from this well struck specimen. This coin features handsome portrait of Tiberius in the typical idealized ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32242
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Gaius (Caligula) (AD 37-41). AR denarius (19mm, 3.70 gm, 8h). NGC XF 3/5 - 4/5. Rome, AD 37-38. C CAESAR•AVG•GERM•P•M•TR•POT, laureate head of Caligula right / GERMANICVS•CAES•P•C•CAES•AVG•GERM, bare head of Germanicus right. RIC I 18. Gorgeous dark cabinet toning with lovely deep merlot undertones.
Germanicus, the father of Gaius, was the John F. Kennedy of his generation - enormously popular with the Roman masses for his good looks, impeccable genes, attractive family, and wartime... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32244
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Claudius I (AD 41-54). AR cistophorus (26mm, 11.19 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style. Ephesus, ca. AD 41-42. TI CLAVD-CAES AVG, bare head of Claudius I left; dotted border / Distyle temple containing figure of Claudius (on left) standing facing, spear in right hand, being crowned with right hand by female figure (on right), cornucopia in left hand; ROM ET AVG on entablature, COM-ASI across fields, dotted border. RIC I 120. RPC I 2221. Crisp relief on stormy toning bring life to th... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32246
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Nero, as Augustus (AD 54-68). AV aureus (19mm, 7.28 gm, 5h). NGC XF 4/5 - 3/5. Rome, AD 64-68. NERO CAESAR-AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Nero right / ROMA, Roma seated left on cuirass, resting right foot resting on helmet, with Victory standing right in right hand, parazonium in left. Calicó 439a (this coin). RIC I 54. Gorgeous autumnal specimen featuring an attractive youthful portrait of Nero.
Ex UBS, Auction 56 (28 January 2003), lot 230.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32247
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Nero, as Augustus (AD 54-68). AV aureus (18mm, 7.69 gm, 5h). NGC XF 5/5 - 4/5, edge marks. Roma and Lugdunum, AD 62-63. NERO•CAESAR•AVG•IMP, bareheaded bust of Nero right / PONTIF MAX TR P VIIII COS IIII P P, Roma standing right, wearing military attire, left foot on cuirass, inscribing shield in left hand with right; EX-S C across fields. Calicó 436. RIC I 38. This coin features a bold centered strike on a bright flashy flan.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32248
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Nero, as Augustus (AD 54-68). AV aureus (19mm, 7.48 gm, 6h). NGC Fine 4/5 - 3/5, edge marks. Rome, AD 60-61. NERO•CAESAR•AVG•IMP, bare head of Nero right / PONTIF•MAX•-TRP VII COS•IIII•P•P, Virtus standing left, in military attire, right foot on helmet within pile of arms, parazonium in right hand set on knee, grounded spear in left; EX-S C across fields. Calicó 429. RIC I 25. Phenomenal, silky surfaces that are radiant and bright.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32249
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Nero, as Augustus (AD 54-68). AE sestertius (34mm, 26.82 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Rome, ca. AD 64. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head of Nero right / ROMA, Roma seated left on cuirass, right foot on helmet, Victory right in outstretched right hand, left hand resting on parazonium; three shields behind, S-C across fields. RIC I 273. Gorgeous forest patina.
Ex Leu Numismatik, Auction 7 (24 October 2020), lot 1548.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32250
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Nero, as Augustus (AD 54-68). AE sestertius (35mm, 25.68 gm, 7h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Lugdunum, AD 66. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head left, globe at point of neck / DECVRSIO, Nero on horseback riding right, holding spear; behind him, soldier on horseback riding right, holding vexillum, S-C across fields. RIC I 437. Gorgeous deep jade patina.
Ex Leu Numismatik, Auction 7 (24 October 2020), lot 1547.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32251
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Nero, as Augustus (AD 54-68). AE sestertius (34mm, 27.58 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style. Rome, ca. AD 64. NERO CLAVD IVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head of Nero right / ROMA, Roma seated left on cuirass, right foot on helmet, Victory right in outstretched right hand, left hand resting on parazonium; three shields behind, S-C across fields. RIC I 275. Carefully defined devices on a golden surface reveal the details of Nero's beard and Victory's wings.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32252
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Nero, as Augustus (AD 54-68). AE dupondius (28mm, 15.43 gm, 5h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 3/5, light smoothing. Rome, ca. AD 64. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, radiate head of Nero right / MAC-AVG, frontal view of the Macellum Magnum, its domed central section in two stories and approached by steps, flanked by two-storied wings of unequal height, with porticoes; male figure standing left in center above the steps, grounded scepter in second; S-C across fields, II (mark of valu... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32262
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Domitian, as Caesar (AD 81-96). AV aureus (21mm, 7.31 gm, 7h). Choice AU, tooling. Rome, AD 75. CAES AVG F-DOMIT COS III, laureate head of Domitian right / PRINCEPS-IVVENTVT, Spes advancing left, flower in outstretched right hand, raising hem of stola with left. Calicó 912 (same obverse die). RIC II.1 (Vespasian) 787. Fantastic example with superbly detailed portrait of Domitian and clear radiant fields embellished with amber toning. Evidence of tooling on laurel wreath, thus ineligi... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32264
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Domitian, as Augustus (AD 81-96). AE sestertius (30mm, 26.28 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, light smoothing. Rome, AD 85. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM-COS XI CENS POT P P, laureate head of Domitian right, aegis on left shoulder / IOVI-VICTORI, Jupiter seated left on backless throne, right leg drawn back, feet on stool, Victory standing left in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left; S C in exergue. RIC II.1, 352. Gorgeous chocolate patina with dustings of red and gold.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32265
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Anonymous Issue (ca. 1st century AD). AE spintria tessera (24mm, 4.11 gm, 3h). VG, altered surfaces. Erotic series. Couple on couch: male figure lying on stomach, propped up on left arm, head reverted to look at partner, right hand grasping partner's elbow, partner behind, right hand on male's right leg; curtain beyond / XVI; within dotted border. Simonetta & Riva Scene 13, Position D. Altered surfaces, thus ineligible for encapsulation. Struck on a gorgeous perylene green colored fl... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32268
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Trajan (AD 98-117). AV aureus (19mm, 7.09 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Rome, AD 103-107. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Trajan right, seen from behind / COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, Ceres standing facing, veiled head left, two grain ears in lowered right hand, grounded long torch in left. Calicó 996a. RIC II 109 var. (bust type). Flashy fields highlight the artistry of the Fine Style designs.
Marcus Ulpius Trajanus, bett... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32282
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Lucius Verus (AD 161-169). AV aureus (19mm, 7.24 gm, 1h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, March-December AD 161. IMP CAES L AVREL VERVS AVG, laureate head of Lucius Verus right / CONCORDIAE AVGVSTOR TR P, Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus standing facing, heads facing one other, clasping hands right hands, volumen in left hands; COS II in exergue. Calicó 2112. RIC III (Marcus Aurelius) 451. Sharply struck, perfectly centered, with crisp detail and lustrous surfaces. Well struck on velve... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32293
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Caracalla, as Augustus (AD 198-217). AE sestertius (30mm, 18.22 gm, 7h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, AD 125. M AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, laureate, draped bust of Caracalla right, seen from behind / P M TR P XVIII [IMP III] COS IIII P P, Isis standing right, sistrum in left hand, presenting grain ears with right to Caracalla standing left, with grounded reversed spear in left hand, foot on crocodile between; SC in exergue. RIC IV.I 544. Lovely umber toning.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32306
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Constans, as Augustus (AD 337-350). AV solidus (20mm, 4.18 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 2/5, scratches, clipped. Trier, AD 347-348. FL IVL CONS-TANS PF AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Constans right, seen from front / OB VICTORIAM TRIVMFALEM, two Victories standing facing, heads turned toward each other, holding wreath between them inscribed VOT / X / MVLT / XV in four lines; TR in exergue. RIC VIII 135. Bright, sunny surfaces.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32307
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Constantius II, as Augustus (AD 337-361). AV solidus (21mm, 4.53 gm, 5h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5. Antioch, 3rd officina, AD 355-361. FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Constantius II facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield in left decorated with horseman motif / GLORIA-REI-PVBLICAE, Roma enthroned facing, spear in left hand, and Constantinopolis enthroned left, grounded scepter in left hand, jointly holding between... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32308
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Constantius II, as Augustus (AD 337-361). AV solidus (21mm, 4.41 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5, brushed. Antioch, 8th officina, AD 355-361. FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Constantius II facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield in left decorated with horseman motif / GLORIA-REI-PVBLICAE, Roma enthroned facing, spear in left hand, and Constantinopolis enthroned left, grounded scepter in left hand, jointly holdi... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32309
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Julian II, as Augustus (AD 360-363). AV solidus (20mm, 4.45 gm, 7h). NGC AU 4/5 - 2/5, scuffs. Sirmium, AD 361-363. FL CL IVLIA-NVS PP AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Julian II right, seen from front, with short beard / VIRTVS EXERCI-TVS ROMANORVM, soldier advancing right, helmeted head left, trophy in left hand over shoulder, grasping with right hand the hair of a small captive kneeling right, hands bound behind back; palm SIRM wreath in exergue. RIC VIII 99A corr.... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32312
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Julius Nepos, Western Roman Empire (AD 474-75/80). AV tremissis (14mm, 1.44 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 4/5. Rome, 24 June AD 474- 28 August 475. D N IVL NE-POS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Julius Nepos right, seen from front / Cross potent within wreath terminating in jewel; COMOB in exergue. RIC X 3211. Excellent toning the highlights the devices.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32316
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Aelia Pulcheria, Eastern Roman Empire (AD 414-453). AV solidus (21mm, 4.45 gm, 5h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 2/5, graffito. Constantinople, AD 441-450. AEL PVLCH-ERIA AVG, pearl-diademed, draped bust of Aelia Pulcheria right, seen from front, wearing necklace and earring, hair elaborately weaved with long plait up the back of head and tucked under diadem, crowned with wreath by hand of God reaching down from above / IMP•XXXXII COS•-XVII•P•P•, Constantinopolis enthroned left, left foot on p... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2036
Metapontum.
Nomos circa 340-330, AR 22 mm, 7.82 g. Head of Demeter r., wearing barley wreath and veil; below chin, Φ. Rev. META Ear of barley with leaf to r.; above which, mouse r.; in outer l. field, Φ. Johnston class A, 8.10. Jameson 313 (this coin). SNG ANS 420 (this obverse die). SNG Ashmolean 746 (these dies). SNG Manchester 206 (these dies). Historia Numorum Italy 1570.
An elegant portrait of fine style struck in high relief on a very broad flan.
Wonderful old cabinet tone an... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2299
Byzacium, Lepti Minus.
Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC – AD 14. Bronze 10, Æ 26 mm, 9.33 g. IMP C D F A P M PP Bare head of Augustus l. Rev. ΛΕΠΤΙ? Draped bust of Mercury l., wearing winged petasus and holding winged caduceus; below, A. RPC 790. MAA 75. SNG Copenhagen –.
Extremely rare, apparently only the sixth specimen known.
Brown tone and about very fine / very fine
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2317
Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD.
Aureus, uncertain mint after 27 BC, AV 20 mm, 7.90 g. CAESAR Laureate bust l. Rev. AVGVSTVS Heifer walking l. C 27. Bahrfeldt 139. BMC –, cf. 661 (heifer r.). RIC 536 (misdescribed). CBN 1007 (these dies). Biaggi 86 (this coin). H. Rambach - A. Walker, The 'Heifer' Aurei of Augustus in SNR 91, 3.3 (this coin). Calicó 170 (this coin).
Of the highest rarity, only three specimens known, of which this is the only one in private
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2318
In the name of Nero Claudius Drusus, brother of Tiberius and father of Claudius.
Aureus 41-45, AV 19 mm, 7.78 g. [NERO] CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP Laureate head l. Rev. Triumphal arch surmounted by equestrian statue between two trophies; over and on architrave, DE / GERM. C 1. BMC Claudius 95. RIC Claudius 69. CBN Claudius 95. Calicó 315
Rare and in unusually fine condition for this difficult issue. A finely detailed reverse
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2319
Claudius augustus, 41 – 54.
Aureus 41-42, AV 18 mm, 7.81 g. TI·CLAVD·CAESAR·AVG·GERM·P M·TR·P Laureate head r. Rev. EX·S·C / OB CIVES / SERVATOS within oak wreath. C 34. BMC 16. V on Kaenel type 8. RIC 15. CBN 32 (Lugdunum). Calicó 356.
Rare. A bold portrait struck on a large flan, good very fine
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2320
Claudius augustus, 41 – 54.
Quadrans January 42, Æ 18 mm, 3.24 g. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG Hand l. holding scales, between which PNR. Rev. PON M TRP IMP COS II around large S C. C –. BMC –. RIC 89. CBN 191.
A very rare variety. Green patina and good extremely fine
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2321
Claudius augustus, 41 – 54.
Aureus 46-47, AV 19 mm, 7.81 g. TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P VI IMP XI Laureate head r. Rev. [CONSTA]NTIAE – AVGVSTI Ceres seated l. on curule chair, raising r. hand. C 7. BMC 30. RIC 31. CBN 47. Calicó 340.
Rare. Lovely reddish tone, a small edge nick at one o'clock on reverse,
otherwise and about extremely fine / good very fine
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2322
Nero augustus, 54 – 68.
Didrachm, Caesarea Cappadociae 58-60, AR 20 mm, 7.29 g. NERO CLAVD DIVI CLAVD F CAESAR AVG [GERMANI] Laureate head r. Rev. ARME – NIA Victory advancing r., holding wreath and palm branch. C 32 var. Sydenham, Caesarea, 80. RIC 615. RPC 3634.
Extremely rare, only seven specimens listed in RPC. Light old cabinet
tone, reverse slightly off-centre, otherwise good very fine
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2324
Titus caesar, 69 – 79.
Divus Titus. Aureus 82-83, AV 19 mm, 7.73 g. DIVVS TITVS AVGVSTVS Radiate head r. Rev. IVLIA AVGVSTA DIVI TITI F Draped bust of Julia r. C 1. BMC Domitian 69. RIC Domitian 147. CBN Domitian 74. Calicó 805 (these dies).
Extremely rare, only very few specimens known. An intriguing issue with two portraits
of fine style perfectly centred on a large flan. Minor edge marks,
otherwise about extremely fine
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2327
Domitian augustus, 81 – 96.
Aureus 86, AV 21 mm, 7.46 g. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P V Laureate head r. Rev. IMP XII COS XII – CENS P P Minerva standing l., holding spear. C –. BMC –. RIC 440. CBN 99. Calicó –., cf. 875 (Minerva holding thunderbolt and spear)
An exceedingly rare variety. Struck on a very large flan and about extremely fine
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2328
Domitian augustus, 81 – 96.
Time of Domitian to A. Pius. Quadrans circa 81-161, Æ 17 mm, 3.04 g. Draped bust of Mercury r., wearing petasos and holding caduceus. Rev. Rooster; below, S – C. C 35. RIC 29.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Dark green patina and extremely fine
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2334
Hadrian augustus, 117 – 138.
Aureus 119-circa mid 120, AV 19 mm, 7.31 g. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN – HADRIANVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. P M TR P – COS III Jupiter standing facing, drapery over l. shoulder, holding thunderbolt and sceptre. C 1058. BMC 101. RIC 211. Calicó 1301.
A bold portrait well struck in high relief and a lovely reddish tone. Almost invisible
marks in field and on edge, otherwise extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 40, 2007, 713.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2335
Hadrian augustus, 117 – 138.
Aureus 119-122, AV 20 mm, 7.40 g. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. P M TR P – COS III· Genius naked standing l., holding patera in extended r. hand and corn ears in l. C 1092. BMC 175. RIC 201. Calicó 1328.
A bold portrait struck in high relief. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex NAC sale 106, 2018, 941.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2336
Hadrian augustus, 117 – 138.
Denarius circa 120-121, AR 17 mm, 3.23 g. IMP CAES TRAIA – N HADRIANVS AVG Laureate bust r., with drapery on l. shoulder. Rev. P M T R P – COS III PV – DIC Pudicitia, veiled and draped, standing facing, hand on breast. C 311 var (no drapery). BMC 311 var. (no drapery). RIC 294.
Superb old cabinet tone and good extremely fine
From the collection of a Mentor.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2337
Hadrian augustus, 117 – 138.
Denarius circa 120-121, AR 18 mm, 3.36 g. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG Laureate and draped bust r. Rev. P – M TR P – COS III Salus seated l., nourishing snake coiling from altar; in exergue, SAL AVG. C 1327. BMC 317. RIC 378.
Wonderful iridescent tone and good extremely fine
From the collection of a Mentor.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2338
Hadrian augustus, 117 – 138.
As 130-133, Æ 25 mm, 12.19 g. HADRIANVS – AVG COS III P P Bare-headed and draped bust r. Rev. NILVS / S C Nilus reclining r. on urn, holding cornucopiae in his l. hand and reed in his r.; at feet, hippopotamus l. and in water, crocodile l. Cohen 996 var. (laureate). BMC 1774. RIC 1703.
Lovely brown patina and good very fine
Ex NAC sale 9, 1996, 868.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2339
Hadrian augustus, 117 – 138.
Aureus 134-138, AV 20 mm, 7.28 g. HADRIANVS – AVG COS III P P Bare head r. Rev. Hadrian advancing r., followed by three soldiers carrying standards; in exergue, DISCIPLINA AVG. C 540. BMC 602. RIC 1587. Calicó 1251 (these dies).
Very rare and in exceptional condition for this difficult and intriguing issue.
A wonderful portrait struck in high relief and a finely detailed reverse
type. Minor marks, otherwise virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex NAC 78, 2... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2341
Antoninus Pius augustus, 138 – 161.
Aureus 145, AV 19 mm, 7.25 g. ANTONINVS - AVG PIVS P P Bare-headed and cuirassed bust r., with drapery on l. shoulder. Rev. TR PO - T - COS IIII Roma seated l., holding Victory and spear; at side, shield. C 396. BMC 555. RIC 147. Calicó 1654a
About extremely fine
Ex Leu 7, 1973, 379 and NAC 54, 2010, 1141 sale.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2342
Antoninus Pius augustus, 138 – 161.
Aureus 148–149, AV 19 mm, 7.27 g. ANTONINVS AVG – PIVS P P TR P XII Laureate head r. Rev. C – OS – IIII Aequitas standing l., holding scales in r. hand and cornucopiae in l. C 234. BMC 649. RIC 177. Calicó 1502a.
In an exceptional state of preservation. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex NAC 6, 1993, 439 and Palombo 18, 2019, 65 sales.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2343
Antoninus Pius augustus, 138 – 161.
Aureus 149, AV 20 mm, 7.08 g. ANTONINVS AVG – PIVS P P TRP XII Laureate head r. Rev. TEMPORVM FELICITAS Crossed cornucopiae surmounted by busts of little boy and girl; below, COS IIII. C 811. BMC 678. RIC 185a. Calicó 1631.
Very rare. A bold portrait and an interesting reverse type, almost
invisible marks, otherwise extremely fine
When Antonininus Pius was selected by Hadrian as his successor in 138 it was due to his maturity, experience, and fin... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2344
Faustina I, wife of Antoninus Pius.
Diva Faustina. Aureus after 141, AV 19 mm, 7.31 g. DIVA AVG – FAVSTINA Draped bust l. with hair waved and coiled on top of head. Rev. CONSECRATIO Faustina standing facing in quadriga galloping l., holding hasta pura, and accompanied by Sol, who leans forward, his arm outstretched toward the horses. C 167. BMC A. Pius 302. RIC A. Pius 383. Calicó 1780.
Very rare. An elegant portrait of fine style and an interesting
reverse composition. Good extreme... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2348
Marcus Aurelius augustus, 161 – 180.
Aureus December 164-August 165, AV 19 mm, 7.33 g. ANTONINVS AVG – ARMENIACVS Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rev. P M TR P XIX·IMP II COS III Victory standing r. placing on palm tree, a shield inscribed VIC / AVG. C –. BMC 364 var. (also draped). RIC 128. Calicó 1890 (this coin).
A superb portrait of fine style. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex NFA 22, 1989, 67; NAC 2, 1990, 674; Hirsch 200, 1998, 674; LHS 95, 2005, 819 and NAC 101, 2017, 27... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2349
Marcus Aurelius augustus, 161 – 180.
Quadrans, Bostra circa 169-172, Æ 17 mm, 3.02 g. M ANTONINVS – AVGVSTVS Laureate head r. Rev. COS – III Laureate head of Jupiter/Zeus Ammon r. Sydenham, Caesarea 349. RIC 1253 (Caesarea). RPC Online temp. 6856.
Extremely rare. Lovely green patina and good very fine
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2350
Marcus Aurelius augustus, 161 – 180.
Aureus 178, AV 20 mm, 7.27 g. M AVREL ANTO – NINVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. TR P XXXII IMP – VIIII COS III P P Annona, draped and diademed, standing l., holding cornucopia and two ears of corn over modius filled with ears of corn and a poppy-head; on r., prow of ship. C 957 var. (not draped). BMC 771. RIC 389. Calicó 2019.
Perfectly struck and centred on a very broad flan. Good extremely fine
From the collection of a Mento... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2351
Marcus Aurelius augustus, 161 – 180.
Divus Marcus Aurelius. Aureus after 180, AV 21 mm, 7.11 g. DIVVS M ANT – ONINVS PIVS Bare head r. Rev. CONSE – CRATIO Four-storey funeral pyre garlanded and adorned with statue; surmounted by Marcus Aurelius in quadriga. C 96. BMC Commodus 26. RIC Commodus 275. Calicó 1834.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly among the
finest specimens known. Struck on an exceptionally large flan.
Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2355
Commodus augustus, 177 – 192.
Aureus circa 186-187, AV 21 mm, 7.17 g. M COMM ANT P – FEL AVG BRIT Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. NOBILIT AVG P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P Nobilitas standing r., holding sceptre and statuette of Minerva (?). C 384 var. (laureate only). BMC 216. RIC 155a. Calicó 2292 (this coin). Biaggi 999 (this coin)
Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex NAC sale 27, 2004, 424. From the Biaggi collection. Privately purchased from Leu in August 1965.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2356
Commodus augustus, 177 – 192.
Aureus 191-192, AV 20 mm, 7.21 g. L AEL AVREL CO – MM AVG P FEL Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. PROVIDENTIAE AVG Hercules standing r., l. foot on prow, clasping hands with Africa; at her feet, lion. C 642. BMC 355. RIC 259. Calicó 2318.
Fascinating reverse type, minor edge marks,
otherwise about extremely fine
Ex M&M 66, 1984, 671 and Tkalec 22 April 2007, 241 sales.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2364
Caracalla augustus, 198 – 217.
Aureus 199-200, AV 20 mm, 7.44 g. ANTONINVS – AVGVSTVS Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. RECTOR – ORBIS Sol standing facing, head l., holding globe and sceptre. C 541. BMC 163. RIC 39a. Calicó 2804.
A coin in exceptional state of preservation. A charming portrait perfectly
struck in high relief. Virtually as struck and Fdc
Ex NAC sale 71, 2013, 253. From the Huntington collection (Ex HSA 22234).
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2365
Caracalla augustus, 198 – 217.
Aureus 203, AV 20 mm, 7.30 g. ANTON P AVG PON – TR P VI COS Laureate bust r., with aegis. Rev. VIR – TVS – AVGG Caracalla standing l., holding Victory and spear, crowned by Minerva (or Roma) standing behind him and holding spear. C 668 var. (omits PON). RIC 73 (misdescribed as a denarius). BMC p. 241 note †. Calicó 2845 (these dies).
Very rare. A delicate portrait of fine style struck in very high
relief, good extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 64, 2012, 1219... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2366
Caracalla augustus, 198 – 217.
Aureus 211, AV 20 mm, 7.37g. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT Laureate bust r. , wearing aegis. Rev. LIB AVGG VI ET V Geta and Caracalla, laureate and togate, seated l. on curule chairs set on low daïs, each extending r. hand to small figure climbing stairs holding out fold of toga to receive tessera; Liberalitas standing l., holding abacus in r. hand and cornucopiae in l. hand at fore-edge of daïs. C 130 var. (without PIVS). BMC pg. 371* note. RIC 215b. Calicó ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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