Akropolis Ancient Coins
ANCIENT ROMAN COINS (Cont.)
200. Appius Claudius Pulcher, T. Manlius Mancius, and Q. Urbinius. 111-110 BC. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.81 gm; 9h). Rome mint. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma right; quadrangular device to left. Rev: Victory driving triga right; the rightmost horse with head looking to left; AP · CL · T · M · Q · V(R) in exergue. Crawford 299/1a; Sydenham 570; Claudia 2........................................................(Image) SOLD 201. M. Fourius L. f. Filus. 119 BC. AR Denarius (3.83 gm, 4h, 20mm). Obv: Laureate head of Janus. Rev: Roma standing left, erecting trophy. Crawford 281/1; Sydenham 529; Furia 18. Flan flaw at 4 o'clock on the obverse and a long ancient scratch from 11 o'clock to 5 o'clock on the reverse.............(Image) SOLD 202. Lucius Appuleius Saturninus. 104 BC. AR Denarius (3.50 gm, 7h, 18mm). Obv: Saturn in quadriga r., holding reins and harpa; below, (ROMA). Rev. Saturn in quadriga r., holding reins and harpa; below horses, • above T, and in exergue, (L) SATVR(N). Babelon Appuleia 3. Sydenham 580. Crawford 317/2. Very rare, with "T" mark. Porous surfaces..........................................(Image) $55 203. M. Cato. 89 BC. AR Quinarius (1.93 gm, 6h, 16mm). Rome mint. Obv: Head of Liber right, wearing ivy wreath. Control mark below. Rev: Victory seated right, holding palm frond and patera. Porcia 7......................................(Image) $45 204. Q. Pomponius Musa. 56 BC. AR Denarius (20x17mm; 3.89 gm, 2h). Rome mint. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right; wreath to left. Rev: Polymnia, the Muse of Rhetoric, standing facing, wearing wreath and stola. Crawford 410/10a; Sydenham 817; Pomponia 15.....................................................(Video)(Image) $425 205. Q. Antonius Balbus. 83-82 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (18mm; 3.84 gm; 8h). Rome mint. Obv: Laureate head of Jupiter right, SC behind. Rev: Victory driving galloping quadriga right; C below. Q • ANTO • BALB/PR (ligatured) in exergue. Crawford 364/1d; Syd.742b; Antonia 1. Superb surfaces........(Video)(Image) $325 206. C. Poblicius Q.f. 80 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (3.59 gm; 10h; 19mm). Rome mint. Obv: Draped bust of Roma right, wearing helmet ornamented with gryphon’s head, and at each side a feather; H above. Rev: Hercules standing left, strangling Nemean Lion; club at his feet, H and bow and arrows in bow case to left. Crawford 380/1; Sydenham 768; Poblicia 9. Some roughness to the left and above the head of Roma........................................................(Image) SOLD 207. M. Plaetorius Cestianus. 67 BC. AR Denarius (3.69 gm, 5h, 18mm). Rome mint. Obv: CESTIANVS behind, S. C. before, draped bust of Vacuna right, hair falling in ringlets, wearing crested helmet, encircled with wreath of laurel, corn, poppy, and lotus; bow and quiver on shoulder, cornucopiae below chin. Rev: M. PLAET-ORIVS M F AED. CVR counter-clockwise around, eagle standing right on thunderbolt with wings spread, head left; all within bead and reed border. Crawford 409/1; Syd. 809; BMCRR Rome 3596-3601; Plaetoria 4. Lustrous surfaces. Die break at Vacuna's lips. Scratches in right obverse field...............................................................................................(Video)(Image) $195 208. Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. L. Plautius Plancus. 47 BC. AR Denarius (3.61 gm, 1h, 18mm). Rome mint. Obv: Facing mask of Medusa with disheveled hair, without serpents. Rev: Victory (or winged Aurora) flying right, head slightly left, holding reins and conducting four rearing horses of the sun. Crawford 453/1c; Sydenham 959b; Plautia 14. VF+..........................(Image) SOLD 209. Mn. Cordius Rufus. 46 BC. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.38 gm, 3h). Rome mint. Obv: Diademed head of Venus right, two locks of hair falling down neck. Rev: Winged Cupid riding dolphin right and holding reins(?). Crawford 463/3; CRI 65. Not struck-up on obverse right. Porosity. Slight golden tone...........(Image) SOLD 210. Another. 3.38 gm, 2h, 18mm. Bankers' marks on obverse............(Image) $35 211. Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. P. Clodius M.f. Turrinus. 42 BC. AR Denarius (3.41 gm, 10h, 20mm). Rome mint. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right; lyre behind. Rev: Diana Lucifera standing right, bow and quiver at shoulder, holding long lighted torch in each hand. Crawford 494/23; CRI 184; Sydenham 1117; Claudia 15.....................................................................................(Image) $65 212. Julius Caesar. 47-46 BC. AR Denarius (3.70 gm, 6h, 18mm). Military mint traveling with Caesar in North Africa. Obv: Diademed head of Venus right. Rev: Aeneas advancing left, head facing, holding palladium and Anchises. Crawford 458/1; CRI 55; Sydenham 1013; RSC 12. Light golden toning........(Image) SOLD 213. SEXTUS POMPEY, Son of Pompey the Great. 42-40 BC. AR Denarius (3.09 gm, 6h, 19mm). Obv: (MAG PIVS IMP ITER), galley adorned with aquila, sceptre and trident before the Pharos of Messana, decorated with a statue of Neptune. Rev: (PRÆF CLAS ET ORÆ MARIT EX S C), the monster Scylla, her torso of dogs and fishes, wielding a rudder as a club. Extremely worn, but rare. Crawford 511/4a; CRI 335; Sydenham 1348; RSC 2.........................(Image) SOLD 214. The Triumvirs. Octavian. Late 41 BC. AR Denarius (17mm; 3.37 gm; 1h). Military mint traveling with Octavian in Italy. Obv: Bare head right. Rev: Equestrian statue of Octavian left. Crawford 518/2; CRI 299; Sydenham 1317; RSC 227. Banker's mark on obverse...................................................(Image) SOLD 215. The Triumvirs. Octavian. Spring-early summer 36 BC. AR Denarius (3.79 gm, 5h, 18mm). Mint in central or southern Italy. Obv: Bare head right, wearing slight beard; IMP • CAESAR DIVI • F • III • VIR • ITER • R • P • C around. Rev:Temple of Divus Julius: statue of Julius Caesar, holding lituus, within tetrastyle temple set on podium; DIVO IVL on architrave, star within pediment, figures along roof line; lighted altar to left; COS • ITER • ET • TER • DESIG around. Crawford 540/2; CRI 315; Syd. 1338; RSC 90...........(Video)(Image) $925 216. Mark Antony & Cleopatra VII of Egypt . AR Denarius (3.41 gm, 2h, 18mm). Alexandria, 34 B.C. Obv: (AN)TON(I) ARMENIA DEVICTA , head of Mark Antony, bare-headed, facing to r., Armenian tiara behind. Rev: CLEOP(ATRAE REGINAE REGVM) FILIORVM REGVM , bust of Cleopatra facing to r. wearing diadem and drapery, the stem of a prow before. Cr 543/1. BMC 179. Sear, Imperators, 345. Part of Cleopatra's name visible at 3 to 4 o'clock.................(Video)(Image) $1850 217. Signed Obverse Die. The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. Summer 32 BC. AR Denarius (3.53 gm, 12h, 19 x 17mm). Athens mint. M. Junius Silanus, proconsul. Obv: ANTON AVG IMP III COS DES III III V R P C. Bare head of Antony right; small P in hair behind ear. Rev: M • SILANVS • AVG/ Q • PRO • COS in two lines. Crawford 542/1; CRI 346; Sydenham 1208; RSC 71. Light ancient scratches on obverse and reverse. Small die break on the reverse............(Video)(Image) $1450 218. The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. Autumn 32- spring 31 BC. AR Denarius (3.50 gm, 6h, 16mm). Legionary issue. Patrae(?) mint. Obv: Praetorian galley right. ANT • AVG above, III • VIR • R • P • C below. Rev: Aquila right between two signa; LEG-II across lower field. Crawford 544/14; CRI 349; Sydenham 1216; RSC 27. Tiny punch mark above LEG letters.........................(Video)(Image) $345 219. Another, but LEG VII (3.34 gm; 2h; 19mm). Crawford 544/20; CRI 357; Sydenham 1224; RSC 34.....................................................................(Image) $125 220. Another, LEG VII (3.35 gm, 11h, 17mm). Crawford 544/20; CRI 357; Sydenham 1224; RSC 34.........................................................................(Image) $125 221. Another, LEG VII, except unusual backward "N" on obverse legend (3.32 gm; 6h; 18mm). Crawford 544/20(var); CRI 357(var); Sydenham 1224(var); RSC 34 (var)...................................................................................................(Image) SOLD 222. Another, but LEG VIII (3.49 gm, 11h, 19mm). Circular depression/flan flaw in the center of the obverse. Crawford 544/21; CRI 358; Syd. 1225; RSC 35..............................................................................................................(Image) $115 223. Another, but LEG X (3.74 gm, 5h, 18mm). Crawford 544/24; CRI 361; Sydenham 1228; RSC 38....................................................................(Image) SOLD 224. Another, but LEG XI (3.31 gm; 1h; 18mm). Crawford 544/25; CRI 362; Sydenham 1229; RSC 39. Coppery deposits........................................(Image) $65 225. Another, but (LEG) XII ANTIQVAE (3.04 gm; 5h; 17mm). Crawford 544/9; CRI 363; Sydenham 1231; RSC 40...............................................................(Image) SOLD 226. Another, but LEG XV (3.12 gm; 3h; 18mm). Crawford 544/30; CRI 371; Sydenham 1235; RSC 47...........................................................................(Image) $85 227. Another LEG XV (3.40 gm; 2h; 18mm). Crawford 544/30; CRI 371; Sydenham 1235; RSC 47. Banker's mark on the obverse. Ancient scratch to right of eagle's wing....................................................................(Video)(Image) $285 228. Another, but LEG • XVIII • LYBICAE (3.15 gm, 9h, 18mm). Crawford 544/11; CRI 375; RSC 53; Syd. 1240; Kestner 3840; BMCRR East 225........(Image) SOLD 229. Another, LEG XX (2.75 gm, 8h, 17mm). Crawford 544/36; CRI 380; Sydenham 1243; RSC 57. Toned...........................................................(Image) $115 230. Augustus AR Denarius. (20mm; 3.58 gm; 2h). P. Petronius Turpilianus, moneyer. Rome, 19 BC. Obv: CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head bust right. Rev: TVRPILIANVS III VIR around star with six rays and crescent. RIC 300; BMC 32; C. 495. Rare. aEF. Attractive old toning.................................(Video)(Image) $3450 231. "Tiberius Portrayed as Heir"! Augustus, with Tiberius as Caesar. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.49 gm; 12h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck AD 13-14. Obv: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, laureate head right. Rev: TI • CAESAR • AVG • F • TR • POT • XV •, bare head of Tiberius right. RIC I 226; Lyon 88; RSC 2 (Tiberius and Augustus); BMCRE 507; BN 1682-4. VF+, toned. Like Triton XI, Lot: 863. Surface crack on reverse, which extends only very slightly to the obverse at the coin edge. Some ancient scratches in front of and on Tiberius' face. Very rare...........................................................(Video)(Image) $6750 232. Tiberius. 14-37 AD. AR Denarius (3.74 gm, 3h, 19mm). “Tribute Penny” type. Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Group 6, 36-37 AD. Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI ΛVG F ΛVGVSTVS, laureate head right; long, parallel ribbons. Rev: PONTIF MΛXIM, Livia (as Pax) seated right, holding vertical scepter in right hand and olive branch in left, feet on footstool; ornate chair legs, single line below. Lyon 154; RSC 16a; BMCRE 48-60; BN 33-4; RIC I 30; RSC 16a. aEF. Highly lustrous.....................................................................................(video)(Image) $2550 233. Another (3.56 gm, 4h, 19mm). Slightly toned....................(Video)(Image) $725 234. Tiberius. 14-37 AD. AR Denarius (3.73 gm, 7h, 19mm). “Tribute Penny” type. Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Group 1,15-18 AD. Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head r. Rev: PONTIF MAXIM, Livia (as Pax) seated right on chair, holding scepter in r. hand and olive branch in left; plain chair legs, double line below. RIC I 26; Lyon 144; RSC 16; BMCRE 34-38...........(Video)(Image) $425 235. Tiberius. 14-37 AD. AR Denarius (3.62 gm, 7h, 19mm). “Tribute Penny” type. Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Group 6, 36-37 AD. Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI ΛVG F ΛVGVSTVS, laureate head right; long, parallel ribbons.Rev: PONTIF MΛXIM, Livia (as Pax) seated r., holding vertical scepter in right hand and olive branch in left, feet on footstool; ornate chair legs, single line below. Lyon 154; RSC 16a; BMCRE 48-60; BN 33-4.. RIC I 30; RSC 16a. Toned..................(Video)(Image) $625 236. Tiberius. 14-37 AD. AR Denarius (3.67 gm, 3h, 17mm). “Tribute Penny” type. Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Group 6, 36-37 AD. Obv: TI CAESAR DIVI ΛVG F ΛVGVSTVS, laureate head right; long, parallel ribbons. Rev: PONTIF MΛXIM, Livia (as Pax) seated r., holding vertical scepter in right hand and olive branch in left, feet on footstool; ornate chair legs, single line below. Lyon 154; ; BMCRE 48-60; BN 33-4.. RIC I 30; RSC 16a. Slightly toned..................(Video)(Image) $575 237. Another (20mm; 3.82 gm; 12h). Two scratches below chin. Two tiny, barely visible scratches above Livia's head........................................(Video)(Image) $725 238. Another (17mm; 3.65 gm; 9h). Light scratches on rev.....(Video)(Image) $385 239. Another (18mm; 3.72 gm; 3h). RIC I 30; BMCRE 48; RSC 16a. Lustrous. Slight golden tone. Slight crescent-shaped indentation on Tiberius' cheek.........................................................................................(Video)(Image) $1175 240. Nerva. 96-98 AD. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (25mm; 9.87 gm; 7h). Mint in Asia Minor. Struck 97 AD. Obv: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR POT P P, laureate head right. Rev: COS III, bound shafts of wheat. RIC II 120; Pinder 37; BMCRE 81; RSC 45....................................................................(Video)(Image) $1850 241. Pupienus, 238 AD. AR Antoninianus (22mm; 4.35 gm; 12h). Issued 238 AD. Rome Mint. Obv. IMP CAES PVPIEN MAXIMVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. Rev. PATRES SENATVS around, two clasped hands. RIC 11b, BMC 92-94, C.21..........................................(Image) SOLD 242. Pescennius Niger. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.00 gm; 12h). Antioch, 193-194 AD. Obv: IMP CΛES C PESC NIGER IVST ΛVG, laureate head right. Rev: I VSTI TI A (A)VG, Justitia standing left, holding scales and cornucopia. RIC IV 45c. EF for wear, but obverse flan flaw from forehead to just before ear. Roughness on obverse fields and lower edge and roughness on reverse fields............................................................................................(Video)(Image) $3195 243. Galerius Maximianus. Caesar, 293-305 AD. Argenteus (18 mm; 3.32 gm; 12h). Nicomedia. Obv: MAXIMIANVS CAESAR. Laureate head right. Rev: VIRTVTI MILITVM. Campgate with four turrets; star above open doors. SMNΓ in exergue. RIC 26. Extremely fine...............................................(Video)(Image) $2150 244. Nero. 54-68 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.00 gm; 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa 65-66 AD. Obv: Laureate head r. Rev: Salus seated left on ornamented throne, holding patera. RIC I 60; RSC 314. Ancient scratch on rev....(Video)(Image) $275 245. Another (19mm; 3.11 gm; 6h)............................................(Video)(Image) $345 246. Galba. AD 68-69. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.05 gm; 6h). Rome mint. Struck c. July 68 - January 69 AD. Obv: Laur. hd. r. Rev: Victory stands l. on globe, holding wreath and palm frond. RIC I 234; RSC 330. Rare.....(Video)(Image) $365 247. Galba. 68-69 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.18 gm; 6h). Rome mint. Struck August-October 68 AD. Obv: IMP SER GALBA AVG, bare head right. Rev: SPQR/OB/CS in three lines within oak-wreath. RIC I 167; RSC 287. A few very light scratches on the obverse...................................................(Video)(Image) $475 248. Another (19mm; 2.84 gm; 6h). Lightly toned. Flan flaws and a few obverse light scratches.......................................................................................(Image) SOLD 249. Galba. 68-69 AD. AR Denarius (19mm; 3.35 gm; 7h). Rome mint. Struck July 68 AD - January 69 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: Roma standing right, holding Victory and transverse spear. RIC I 199; RSC 200..............(Image) SOLD 250. Vitellius. 69 AD. AR Denarius (19mm; 3.28 gm; 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa late April-20 December. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: Libertas standing facing, head right, holding pileus and vindicta. RIC I 105; RSC 47...............(Image) SOLD 251. Vespasian. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (21x18mm; 3.36 gm; 6h). Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right. Rev: TR POT X COS VIIII , Ceres seated left, holding grain ear, poppy and torch. RIC 1062; RSC 550...............................................................................................(Video)(Image) $175 252. Vespasian. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.14 gm; 7h). "Judaea Capta" issue. Rome mint. Struck 72-73 AD. Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head right. Rev:VICTORIA AVGVSTI, Victory advancing right, holding palm and crowning standard with wreath. RIC II 52; Hendin 771; BMCRE 75; BN 60; RSC 618.................................................................................(Video)(Image) $175 253. Vespasian. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (19mm; 3.39 gm; 6h). Rome mint. Struck 75-79 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: Jupiter standing facing, sacrificing out of patera over lighted altar and holding scepter. RIC II 849; RSC 222. Lustrous. Excellent portrait.......................................................................(Video)(Image) $375 254. Vespasian. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (19x16mm; 3.50 gm; 6h). Struck 72-73 AD. Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head right. Rev: VES-TA, Vesta standing left, holding long torch and simpulum. RIC II 360; BMCRE 71; RSC 574. Lustrous.................................................................................(Image) SOLD 255. Vespasian. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (19x17mm; 3.48 gm; 12h). Rome mint. Struck 73 AD. Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG CENS, laureate head right. Rev: PONTIF MAXIM, Vespasian, togate, seated right, feet on stool, holding vertical scepter in right hand, branch in left. RIC II 546; RSC 387; BMCRE 98; BN 86. Superb portrait. EF. Very lustrous.......................................................(Image) SOLD 256. Another (20mm; 3.53 gm; 12h). Splendid portrait. Lustrous.....(Image) SOLD 257. Vespasian. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.15 gm; 6h). "Judaea Capta" issue. Rome mint. Struck 72-73 AD. Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head right. Rev:VICTORIA AVGVSTI, Victory advancing right, holding palm and crowning standard with wreath. RIC II 52; Hendin 771; BMCRE 75; BN 60; RSC 618.................................................................................(Video)(Image) $225 258. Vespasian. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (20x17mm; 3.37 gm). Rome mint. Struck 74 AD. Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right. Rev: PON MAXTR P COS V, winged caduceus. RIC II.1 703; RSC 362. Luster............................................................................................(Video)(Image) $325 259. Vespasian. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (19mm;3.47 gm; 5h). Rome mint. Struck AD 74. Obv: Laureate head right Rev: PON MAX TR P COS V, winged caduceus. RIC II.1 684; RSC 361a. Lustrous. Worn die on caduceus staff..............................................................................................(Video)(Image) $325 260. Vespasian. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.47 gm; 7h). Rome mint. Struck 75 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: Pax seated left, holding branch. RIC II 772; BMCRE 161; RSC 366. EF. Lustrous surfaces..................(Video)(Image) $325 261. Vespasian. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (20x17mm; 3.28 gm; 6h). Struck 74 AD. Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right. Rev: PON MAX TR P COS V, Vespasian seated right on curule chair, holding scepter and olive-branch. RIC II 702; BMCRE 136; RSC 364. Some toning.........(Video)(Image) $165 262. Another (19mm; 3.44 gm; 6h). aEF. Lustrous surfaces....(Video)(Image) $325 263. Vespasian. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (19mm; 3.25 gm; 5h). Rome mint. Struck 77-78 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: Sow standing left with three piglets. RIC II.1 982; RSC 213...........................................................................(Image) SOLD 264. Another (19x17mm; 3.25 gm; 6h). Porosity. Flan flaw on reverse..........................................................................................(Video)(Image) $95 265. Vespasian. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (19x17mm; 3.35 gm; 6h). "Judaea Capta" issue. Struck 69-71 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: IVDAEA in exergue, Jewess, in attitude of mourning, seated right; trophy behind. RIC II 2; Hendin 1479; RSC 226.................................................................(Video)(Image) $425 266. Another (17x14mm; 3.22 gm; 5h). Reverse porosity..................(Image) SOLD 267. Vespasian, 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (19x17mm; 2.41 gm; 6h). Minted at Ephesus/Ephesos, 71 AD. Obv: Laureate head right of Vespasian. Rev: PACI ORB TERR AVG, Turreted and draped female bust right; below, mintmark in monogram form, not visible on this specimen. RIC 1433; RPC 835. Surface roughness. Toned......................................................................(Video)(Image) $195 268. DIVUS VESPASIAN. Died 79 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.32 gm; 6h). "Judaea Capta" commemorative. Struck under Titus, 80-81 AD. Obv: DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS, laureate head right. Rev:EX SC across field, Victory standing left placing shield on trophy, Jewish captive seated at foot of trophy. RIC II.1 364 (Titus); Hendin 1586; RSC 144..............................(Video)(Image) $375 269. Vespasian. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.23 gm; 6h). Rome mint. Struck 77-78 AD. Obv: Laureate head left. Rev: Modius with seven grain ears. RIC II 981; RSC 215. .............................................................................(Video)(Image) $165 270. Vespasian. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.43 gm; 6h). Rome mint. Struck 77-78 AD. Obv: Laureate head left. Rev: Annona seated left, holding sack of grain ears on lap. RIC II 966; RSC 30.......................................(Video)(Image) $375 271. Vespasian. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (18mm;2.83 gm; 6h). "Judaea Capta" issue. Struck 69-71 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: IVDAEA in exergue, Jewess, in attitude of mourning, seated right; trophy behind. RIC II 2; Hendin 1479; RSC 226............................................................................(Video)(Image) $275 272. Vespasian, 69-79 AD. Denarius (17mm; 2.72 gm; 5h), with Titus and Domitian Caesars, Rome, 70 AD. Obv;( IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG) Laureate head of Vespasian to right. Rev. (CAESAR AVG F COS CAESAR) AVG F (OR) Bare heads of Titus and Domitian, with short beard, vis-à-vis. BMC 368 (uncertain mint in Gaul). RIC 16; RSC 5. Substantial cuts on both sides. "Damnatio"?..........................................................................................(Image) SOLD 273. Vespasian, 69-79 AD, AR Denarius (18mm; 3.39 gm; 5h) Rome, 70 AD. Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head r., Rev: COS ITER - TR POT, Pax seated l., holding branch and caduceus. RIC II.1 29; RSC 94h..............................................................................................(Video)(Image) $325 274. Vespasian. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (19mm; 3.48 gm; 12h). Rome mint. Struck 73 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: Salus seated left, holding patera. RIC II. I 513; RSC 431. Lustrous...............................................(Video)(Image) $325 275. Vespasian. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (19mm; 2.82 gm;6h). Rome mint. Struck 76 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: (C)OS V(II), Eagle standing facing, head left, wings spread, holding thunderbolt in claws; on low garlanded cippus. RIC II 847; RSC 121. Obverse double-struck on head.......................(Video)(Image) $145 276. Vespasian. 69-79 AD AR Denarius (18mm; 3.26 gm; 6h). "Judaea Capta" commemorative. Rome, 75 AD. Obv: IMP CAESAR - VESPASIANVS AVG, Laureate head right. Rev: PON MAX - TRP COS VI, Victory standing left on prow, holding wreath and palm branch RIC II.1 777; cf. Hendin 1484; RSC 368...............................................................................................(Video)(Image) $240 277. Vespasian, 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.38 gm; 5h). Rome, 70 AD. Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, Laureate head of Vespasian to right. Rev: COS ITER TR POT, Pax seated left on throne, holding branch in her right hand and caduceus in her left. RIC II. I 29. RSC 94h. Lightly toned.(Video)(Image) $165 278. Titus. As Caesar, 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (17mm; 3.06 gm; 6h). “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Rome mint. Struck under Vespasian, 72-73 AD. Obv: T CAES IMP VESP PON TRPOT, Laureate head right. Rev: Titus standing right, holding branch and scepter, in quadriga right. RIC II 371 (Vespasian); Hendin 1483; RSC 394. Rare..................................................................(Video)(Image) $275 279. Titus. 79-81 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.53 gm; 4h). Rome mint. Struck 79 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: Slow quadriga left, bearing grain ears. RIC II 25; RSC 278................................................................................(Video)(Image) $675 280. Titus. 79-81 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.28 gm; 6h). Rome mint. Struck January-June 80 AD. Obv: Laureate head r. Rev: Dolphin coiled around anchor. RIC II. I 112; RSC 309. Lustrous. Light golden tone...(Image) SOLD 281. Titus. 79-81 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.11 gm; 6h). Rome mint. Struck early-mid 80 AD. Obv: Laureate head left. Rev: Draped throne surmounted by winged thunderbolt. RIC II 120; RSC 314. Scratches, porosity......................................................................................(Video)(Image) $165 282. The Atonement after Vesuvius Erupts. Titus. 79-81 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.58 gm; 6h). Rome mint. Struck January-June 80 AD. Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head right. Rev: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P, pulvinar (throne) of Mars and Venus: curule chair, above which is a wreath. RIC II 108; RSC 318; BMCRE 66-9; BN 53. aEF. Lustrous................(Image) SOLD 283. Another (18mm; 3.60 gm; 5h)...........................................(Video)(Image) $1250 284. Titus, Caesar, 69-79 AD. Denarius. (18mm; 3.48 gm; 7h). Rome. Obv: T CAESAR IMP VESP. Laureate head right. Rev: PONTIF TR P.COS III, Winged caduceus. RIC 693 (Vespasian); RSC 159. aEF, lustrous. Some roughness on cheek...........................................................................................(Video)(Image) $325 285. Divus Vespasian. Died 79 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 2.94 gm; 6h). Rome mint. Struck 80-81 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: Column bearing shield inscribed S C and surmounted by urn; (E)-X across field, laurel branch to left and right. RIC II (Titus) 359; RSC 149. Strong VF+ for wear, but uneven surfaces due possibly to die rust on the reverse. Scarce.......................(Video)(Image) $245 286. Titus. 79-81 AD. AR Denarius (17mm; 3.51 gm; 6h). Rome mint. Struck 80 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: Ornamented throne with triangular back with 9 palmettes and with lituus within the triangle. RIC II 124a; BMCRE 58; RSC 313a. aEF/EF. Sharp. Beautiful luster...............................................(Image) SOLD 287. Titus. 79-81 AD. AR Denarius (17mm; 3.06 gm; 7h). Struck 80 AD. Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head right. Rev: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P, dolphin right above tripod, from which tassels hang. RIC II. I 128; RSC 321. Some irregular surfaces............................................(Video)(Image) $175 288. Titus. 79-81 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 2.97 gm; 6h). Struck 80 AD. Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head left. Rev:TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P, dolphin right above tripod, from which tassels hang. RIC II 129; RSC 323.................................................................................................(Video)(Image) $135 289. Titus. 79-81 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.25 gm; 6h). Struck 79 AD. Obv: IMP T CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laur. hd. r. Rev: CERES AVGVST, Ceres stg. l., holding grain ears with poppy and scepter. RSC 31a........................(Image) SOLD 290. Titus. 79-81 AD. AR Denarius (19mm; 3.34 gm; 4h). Rome mint. Struck 80 AD. Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head right. Rev:TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P, throne with semi-circular back, drapery with tassels, and ornamented with three palmettes. Numerous very light scratches on the reverse. RIC II 122; RSC 313.....................................................(Video)(Image) $185 291. Another (18x16mm; 3.05 gm; 4h).......................................(Video)(Image) $145 292. Another (18mm; 3.00 gm; 5h). Two dents on reverse................(Image) SOLD 293. Titus. 79-81 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.17 gm; 6h). Rome mint. Struck mid-late 79 AD. Obv: Laureate head r. Rev: Statue of radiate male figure standing facing on rostral column, holding spear and parazonium. RIC II 46; RSC 289...............................................................................................(Video)(Image) $145 294. Another (18mm; 3.54 gm; 6h).......................................................(Image) SOLD 295. Titus. 79-81 AD. AR Denarius (17mm; 2.92 gm; 5h). Rome mint. Struck July-December 79 AD. Obv: Laureate head right. Rev: Capricorn left, globe below. RIC II 19; BMCRE 35; RSC 294. Porosity. Die flaw on cheek.....(Video)(Image) $75 296. Julia Titi. Augusta, 79-90/1 AD. AR Denarius (21mm; 3.13 gm; 5h). Rome mint. Struck under Titus, 80-81 AD. Obv: Diademed and draped bust right. Rev: Venus standing right, back facing, leaning upon column to left, holding helmet and scepter. RIC II 387 (Titus); RSC 12....................................(Video)(Image) $645 297. Julia Paula. Augusta, 219-220 AD. AR Denarius (19mm; 2.51 gm; 12h). Rome mint. Obv: Draped bust right. Rev: Concordia seated left on curule chair, holding patera and double cornucopia. RIC IV 216; RSC 16a. Golden tone. Strong EF....................................................................................(Video)(Image) $850 298. Julia Paula. Augusta,
219-220 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 3.72 gm; 6h). Antioch mint. Obv: Draped bust right. Rev:
Venus Genetrix seated left, holding apple and scepter. RIC IV 222 (Elagabalus);
RSC 21. Golden tone. Strong EF. Tiny die break at Julia's
eyebrow...............................................(Video)(Image)
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