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Hadrian, RIC 852, Dupondius of AD 132Æ Dupondius (13.21g, , 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 132.
Obv.: HADRIANVS - AVG, laureate head right.
Rev.: HISPANIA around, S C in ex., Hispania reclining left holding branch, rabbit to right in front of the rock.
RIC 852 (S); BMC 1754 note; Cohen 841 (5 fr.); Strack 717
Ex Harlan J. Berk, Buy/Bid Sale 132, May 2003Charles SJul 11, 2015
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Hadrian, RIC 857, As of AD 134-138 (Mauretania)Æ As (11.43g, Ø 17mm, 6h). Rome, AD 134-138.
Obv.: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, Bare headed draped bust, right.
Rev.: MAVRETANIA around, SC in ex., Mauretania wearing tunic standing left, leading a horse by the reins and holding a spear..
RIC 857 (S); Cohen 960; Strack 721
Ex Aegean Numismatics (Dec., 2008)Charles SJul 11, 2015
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Faustina Sr, RIC (A. Pius) 1163a(b), As of AD 145-ca.155Æ As (11,10g, Ø 27mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 145-ca.155
Obv.: DIVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA, veiled and draped bust right.
Rev.: AETERNITAS around, S | C, Providentia standing left holding globe and scepter.
RIC (A.Pius) 1163a(b) (S); Cohen 38; BMC 1459; Strack 1230; RCV 4635.
Ex Gorny & Mosch, Stuttgarter Münzauktion 1, 2010Charles SJul 09, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 953, Dupondius of AD 155-156 (Providentia)Æ Dupondius (10.3g, Ø 26mm, 12h). Rome, AD 155-156.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II, radiate head right.
Rev.: TR POT XIX COS IIII around, S C in field, Providentia standing left holding scepter and pointing at globe.
RIC 953 (S); BMC 2003 (f); Cohen 978; Strack 1124.
Ex Silenoscoins, 2003Charles SJul 08, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 921, As of AD 153-154 (Annona)Æ As (11.49g, 18mm, 6h). Rome, AD 153-154.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVII, laureate head right.
Rev.: ANNONA AVG COS IIII around, S | C, Annona standing right with branch, between modius with corn ears left and large basket with fruits right.
RIC 921 (C); BMC 1951; Cohen 45; Strack 1089.
Ex Künker, 1st e-Auction, 2008Charles SJul 08, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 880, As of AD 150-151 (Annona)Æ As (10.4g, Ø27mm, 6h). Rome, AD 150-151.
Obv.: IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head right.
Rev.: TR POT XIIII COS IIII around, ANNONA AVG in ex., S | C across field, Annona seated left, holding corn ears above modius filled with corn ears and holding cornucopiae in left hand.
RIC 880 (common); Cohen 49; Strack 1058
Ex Mike R. VosperCharles SJul 08, 2015
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Vitellius, sestertius, RIC 141Æ sestertius (25.02g, 36mm, 6h). Rome, AD 69.
Obv.: A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP AVG P M TR P, laureate draped bust right.
Rev.: S C, Mars, helmeted, naked, cloak over left shoulder, advancing right with spear and legionary standard.
RIC 141 (R); BMC 58; Cohen 79 (80 fr.); RCV 2208
Ex Edgar L. Owen, Andover, NJ, 1997
Charles SJul 05, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 1036, Dupondius of AD 158 (Roma)Æ Dupondius (10.5g, Ø25mm, 6h). Rome, AD 158.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II, radiate head right.
Rev.: TR P[OT XXI] COS IIII around, S C in ex., Helmeted Rome seated left on cuirass right holding victory figurine left resting on parazonium, foot set on helmet.
RIC 1036 (S) (error in rev. legend); Cohen 1050 (same); BMC 2043 (d); Strack 1147; Kankelfitz 156/123
Ex G.Henzen, Amerongen, 1995.
Cohen and hence RIC, have rev. legend TR P XXIII instead of TR P XXI in error: See Strack Appendix IV p.349, no.95Charles SJul 04, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 862a, As of AD 148-149 (elephant) Æ As (12.16g, 27mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 148-149.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII, laureate head right.
Rev.: MVNIFICENTIA AVG around, COS IIII / [S C] in two lines in ex., Elephant walking right.
RIC 862a (C); Cohen 565
Ex Old Roman Coins , 2001; ex Bullowa, 8/49.
MVNIFICENTIA AVG = "The generosity of the Emperor"; struck when games and donative were held in conjunction with the celebration of the 900th anniversary of the founding of Rome on April 21st, AD.147.Charles SJul 04, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 853b, As of AD 148 (Corona civica)Æ As (9.0g, Ø 25mm, 12h). Rome, AD 148.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XI, laureate bust right.
Rev.: PRIMI DECEN - NALES COS IIII S C, within oak wreath.
RIC 853b (S); BMC 1817; Cohen 675; Strack 1012; RHC 139/71
Ex G. Henzen, Amerongen, 1995.
Issued on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the emperor's accession.Charles SJul 04, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 831, As of AD 145-147Æ As (11.2g, 27mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 145-147.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate bust right.
Rev.: TR POT COS IIII around, S | C, Minerva standing right brandishing javelin and holding shield.
RIC 831 (C); Cohen 932; Strack 967Charles SJul 04, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 827a, As of AD 145-147 (corona civica) Æ As (11.5g, Ø27mm, 12h). Rome, AD 145-147.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS IIII, laureate head right.
Rev.: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI S·C in four lines within oak wreath.
RIC 827a (C); BMC 1762; Cohen 791; Kankelfitz 156/119; RHC 128/49
Ex D.Ruskin, Oxford, 1995.
Issued to on the occasion of the fourth consulate of Antoninus Pius in AD 145Charles SJul 04, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 823, As of AD 145-161 (Pietas)Æ As (9.9g, Ø 27mm, 12h). Rome, AD 145-161.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS IIII, laureate head right.
Rev.: PIETAS AVG around, S | C, Pietas standing left, extending her right hand; left arm in fold of dress.
RIC 823 (S); BMC 1753; Cohen (unlisted); Strack 997
Ex D.Ruskin, Oxford, 1995 (from an old collection)Charles SJul 04, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 728, As of AD 143-144 (Libertas)Æ As (11.1g, Ø 27mm, 12h). Rome, AD 143-144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head right.
Rev.: IMPERATOR II S C, Libertas standing left, holding pileus and sceptre.
RIC 728 (S); Cohen 446;
Ex D.Ruskin, Oxford (1994, found in Norfolk).Charles SJul 04, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 679, As of AD 140-144 (Felicitas) Æ As (10.6g, Ø29mm, 6h). Rome, AD 140-144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: FELICITAS AVG (around), S | C, Felicitas standing front, head turned left, holding a caduceus and a laurel branch.
RIC 679; BMC 1362; Cohen 366; Strack 829.
Ex Henzen, 1997Charles SJul 04, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 746, Sestertius of AD 140-144 (Italia)Æ Sestertius (29.2, 35mm, 7h). Rome, AD 140-144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head right.
Rev.: ITALIA in ex., S | C, Italia seated left on globe holding scepter and cornucopiae.
RIC 746 (C); Strack 836
Ex Cayón Numismática, Auction 26, June, 2015.Charles SJul 03, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 618, Sestertius of AD 140-144 (thunderbolt with 4 lightnings)Æ Sestertius (26,82g, 34mm, 6h). Rome, AD 140-144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III, laureate head right.
Rev.: PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM around, S | C, Winged thunderbolt with pair of four lightnings up and down.
RIC 618 (S); BMC 1266; Cohen 682 (4 fr.); Strack 845; Banti 318 (13 spec.); RCV 4208.
Ex Jean Elsen & ses Fils , Auction 125, June 2015.Charles SJul 03, 2015
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ROMAN EMPIRE, ANTONINUS PIUS sestertius, RIC 891 Æ Sestertius (27,0g, Ø 30mm, 6h). Rome, AD 151-152.
Obv.: IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head right.
Rev.: TR POT XV COS IIII around, ANNONA AVG in ex., S | C, Annona seated left holding corn ears above modius and holding cornucopiae.
RIC 891 (common); BMCRE 1891; Cohen 50; Strack 1069; Banti 29 (34 spec.)
Double struck reverse.
Ex Jesús Vico, S.A., auction 142, June, 2015. Charles SJul 03, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 891, Sestertius of AD 151-152 (Annona)Æ Sestertius (27,0g, Ø 30mm, 6h). Rome, AD 151-152.
Obv.: IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head right.
Rev.: TR POT XV COS IIII around, ANNONA AVG in ex., S | C, Annona seated left holding corn ears above modius and holding cornucopiae.
RIC 891 (common); BMCRE 1891; Cohen 50; Strack 1069; Banti 29 (34 spec.)
Double struck reverse.
Ex Jesús Vico, S.A., auction 142, June, 2015.
Charles SJun 30, 2015
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Faustina Sr, RIC (A. Pius) 1081, Sestertius of AD 139 (life time issue)Æ Sestertius (25,78g, Ø 33mm, 6h). mint. Struck AD 139 (under Antoninus Pius).
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVG ANTONINI AVG PII P P, draped bust right with hair waived & coiled on top head.
Rev.: VENERI AVGVSTAE around, S | C, Venus, semi-nude, standing right, holding cloak over shoulders with r. hand and holding apple l.
RIC (A.Pius) 1081; Strack 1224; BMCRE 1120; Cohen 282 (8 fr.); Banti 107 (23 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values) 4677
Ex cgb.fr, june 2015Charles SJun 24, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 587, Sestertius of AD 139 (Aurum Coronarium: Phoenicia) Æ Sestertius (25,03g, Ø 32mm, 6h). Rome, AD 139.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head right.
Rev.: [PH]OENI[CE] around, [COS II] in ex., S | C, Phoenicia, with turreted head-dress, standing left, holding crown and short sceptre, palm tree (and prow) behind.
RIC 587 (rare); BMCRE 1193; Cohen 596; Strack 794; Banti 265 (3 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values) 4202
Ex Lucernae Coins (June 2015)Charles SJun 24, 2015
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Faustina Sr, RIC (A. Pius) 1168, As of AD 145-ca.155Æ As (13,94g, Ø 28mm, 6h). Rome, AD 145-ca.155.
Obv.: DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust right.
Rev.: AETER-NITAS l. & r. around, S C in ex., Hexastyle temple on podium with steps; in front lattice-work; in centre, seated figure holding sceptre; on roof center, quadriga and Victories on angles left and right; in front of outer columns, statues on pedestals right and left.
RIC (A. Pius) 1168; BMCRE 1562; Cohen 66; Strack 1259
Ex Naville Numismatics Auction 15, June 2015Charles SJun 14, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 1009a, Sestertius of AD 158-159 (Pius sacrificing)Æ Sestertius (22,35g, Ø 33mm, 6h). Rome, AD 158-159.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII, laureate head right, aegis.
Rev.: VOTA SVSCEP DECENN III around, COS IIII in ex. S | C, Emperor standing left, sacrificing out of patera over tripod.
RIC 1009a; BMCRE 2070; Cohen 1119 v.; Strack 1172; App. IV 102a; Banti 527 (1 spec., no aegis).
Ex Pecunem Auction 32 by Gitbud & Naumann, June 2015.
This type was issued at the end of 20 years reign - a very rare event during the Roman Empire - and vows were undertaken to the gods for continuation in the third decennium: VOTA SVSCEPta DECENNalia III.
This is an unrecorded bust type with aegis. Four snakes are there attached to the line of the aegis in front of the medusa head. Charles SJun 12, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 751, Sestertius of AD 144 (Salus)Æ Sestertius (30,81g, Ø 32mm, 12h). Rome, AD 144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head right.
Rev.: DES IIII around, S C in ex., Salus seated left, feeding snake coiled around altar from patera ; leaning with left elbow on rudder behind.
RIC 751; BMCRE 1650; Cohen 350 v.; Strack 950; Banti 139 (3 spec.)
Ex ACR E-Auction27, May 2015Charles SJun 12, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 549, Sestertius of AD 139 (Pax)Æ Sestertius (27,16g, Ø 33mm, 6h). Rome, AD 139.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head left.
Rev.: TR POT COS II around, PAX in ex., S C across field, Pax standing left, holding olive branch and cornucopiae.
RIC 549; BMCRE 1147; Cohen 576; Strack 817; Banti 238 (3 spec.)
Ex ACR E-Action 27, May, 2015Charles SJun 12, 2015
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Hadrian, RIC 640, Sestertius of AD 126Æ Sestertius (27,44g, ). Rome, AD 126.
Obv.: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, bare head right.
Rev.: COS III around, S C in ex., Hadrian togate, standing left, on the rostra, addressing a group of six citizens who raise their hands in greeting, temple showing four columns in the background.
RIC 640 ; BMCRE 1309; Cohen 418 (100 fr.); Strack 599; Banti 201 (2 spec. (same rev. die)); David Sear (Roman Coins and their Values) 3588.
Ex José A. Herrero, Subasta Num. Mayo 15Charles SMay 28, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 612(c), Sestertius of AD 142 (Ops, very rare left headed variety)Æ Sestertius (26,62g, Ø 34mm, 6h). Rome, AD 142.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR·P COS III, laureate head left.
Rev.: OPI AVG around, S C (in ex.), Ops seated left, holding sceptre and with other hand drawing back drapery..
RIC 612(c); BMCRE 1262; Cohen 570; Strack 842; Banti 250 (1 spec)
Ex José A. Herrero, Subasta Num. Mayo 15.Charles SMay 28, 2015
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Commodus, RIC 570, As of AD 190 (refounding Lanuvium)Æ As (11,21g, Ø 27mmmm, 6h). Rome, AD 190.
Obv.: M COMM ANT P FELIX AVG BRIT P P, laureate head right.
Rev.: COL LAN COM P M TR P XV IMP VIII around COS VI ex. SC field, Commodus, veiled and togate, as priest, ploughing right with yoke of two oxen..
RIC 570 [R2]; BMCRE 659; Cohen 40 (20 fr.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values) 5856.
Expanding the reverse legend to COLonia LANuvina COMmodiana, this issue commemorates Commodus' elevation of his birthplace Lanuvium from municipium to the rank of colony.
Ex José A. Herrero, Subasta Num. Mayo 15.Charles SMay 28, 2015
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Faustina Sr, RIC (A. Pius) 1104 var., Sestertius of AD 146-161Æ Sestertius (24,56g, Ø33,6mm, 11h). Rome, AD 146-161.
Obv.: DIVAE AVSTINAE, draped bust right with hair waived & coiled on top head.
Rev.: AETERNITAS around, S C in ex., Aeternitas seated left, holding scepter and globe surmounted by phoenix.
RIC (A. Pius) 1104 (var.: obv. legend); BMCRE 1606; Cohen 19 (var.: same); Strack 1255 (only in B.M.); Banti 11 (2 spec.)
Ex FORVM (April 2015).
This is a very rare variant with obv. legend DIVAE FAVSTINAE. Cohen 19 and RIC 1104 describe a veiled bust with this legend; all specimens kown with this legend and bust type, are from the same obverse die: e.g. British Museum, Gadoury (Banti plate) and the Wildwinds (RIC 1104 from Roma Numismatics, 2010).Charles SMay 26, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 598a, Sestertius of AD 140-144 (Apollo)Æ Sestertius (26,22g, Ø 32mm, 6h). Rome, AD 140-144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head right.
Rev.: APOLL[INI] AVGVSTO around, S C across field, Apollo, laureate, draped to feet, standing front, head left, holding patera and lyre.
RIC 598(a); BMCRE 1229; Cohen 62 (10 fr.); Strack 822; Banti 34 (45 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4149.
Ex CNG e-auction 350 (May 2015).Charles SMay 23, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 590, Sestertius of AD 139 (Crown series - Syria)Æ Sestertius (22,40g, Ø 31mm, 6h). Rome, AD 139.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head right.
Rev.: SYRIA around, COS II in ex., S C across field, Syria, towered, draped, standing left, holding crown (diadem) on extended right hand and cornucopiae in left; river Orontes swimming at her feet.
RIC 590; BMCRE 1200; Cohen 794 (fr. 15); Strack 797; Banti 401 (1 spec. (=BMC table 27.3, same rev. die)); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4234.
Ex Comptoir des Monnaies (May 2015).Charles SMay 22, 2015
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Faustina Junior, RIC (M. Aurelius) 1697 v., Sestertius of AD 176-180Æ Sestertius (22,2g, Ø31mm, 6h). Rome, AD 176-180.
Obv.: DIVA FAVSTINA PIA, draped bust right, hair knotted behind.
Rev.: AETERNITAS around, S C in field below, Faustina, seated left on throne with canopy, holding sceptre, between two dancing girls with veils flying above their heads.
RIC (Aurelius) 1697 var. (no canopy); BMCRE 1568 var. (same); Cohen 10 (30 fr.) var. (same); Banti 7 (5 spec.)
Ex ArtCoins Roma s.r.l. Auction 15 (April 2015).Charles SMay 19, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 540, Sestertius of AD 139 (Liberalitas)Æ Sestertius (26,3g, Ø 33mm, 12h). Rome, AD 139.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head right, drapery on left shoulder.
Rev.:[TR POT] COS II around, LIBERALITAS / [AVG] in two lines in ex., S C across field, (far left and right, near the edge), Antoninus, togate, seated right on curule chair on platform on left; beside him Liberalitas, draped, standing right, emptying coins from cornucopiae held in both hands into toga of citizen standing below, right of the platform.
RIC 540 (R2); BMCRE 1142; Cohen 480 (50 fr.) (rev. legend differs); Strack 816a (note p.344 â„–50a); Banti 203 var.; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 124:4b
Ex Comptoire des Monnaies Anciennes, Lille (May 2015).
First largesse of Antoninus Pius on the occasion of his accession.
Extremely rare type, only three other specimens known: B.M. (ex Lawrence coll., 1937), Vienna, and Int. Titano Auction 6, 1980.Charles SMay 17, 2015
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Faustina Junior, RIC (M. Aurelius) 1703, Sestertius of AD 175-176 (Peacock)Æ Sestertius (21,34g, Ø 31mm, 8h). Rome mint. Struck AD 175-176.
Obv.: DIVA FAVSTINA PIA, draped bust right, hair knotted behind.
Rev.: CONSECRATIO around, S C across field, Peacock turned left, spreading its tail.
RIC (M. Aurelius) 1703; BMCRE 1573; Cohen 72; Banti 41 (3 spec.)
Ex Roma Numismatics E-Sale 17 (April 2015).Charles SMay 12, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 651(b), Sestertius of AD 141-143 (Temple of Venus & Roma)Æ Sestertius (25,45g, Ø 30mm, 7h). Rome mint. Struck AD 141-143.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate draped bust right.
Rev.: VENERI FELICI around, S C in ex., Decastyle temple with statues on roof and pediment; pellet between columns in the centre.
RIC 651(b); Cohen 1075 (4 fr.); Strack 864); Banti 504 (Paris spec.); Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 125:23
Ex Roma Numismatics E-Sale 17 (April 2015).Charles SMay 12, 2015
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Marcus Aurelius, RIC 869, Sestertius of AD 163-164 (Minerva)Æ Sestertius (22.5g, Ø31mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 163-164.
Obv.: M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG P M, bare, cuirassed and draped bust right.
Rev.: TR P XVIII IMP II COS III around, S C across field, Minerva, draped, helmeted, standing left, holding olive branch, leaning on shield, spear resting on left arm.
RIC 869; BMCRE 1076 var. (bust type); Cohen 844; Banti 454 (1 spec., same obv. die); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 5003 var. (bust type).
Ex D.Ruskin, (1994, from old collection).Charles SMay 05, 2015
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Marcus Aurelius, RIC 979, Sestertius of AD 169-170 (Salus)Æ Sestertius (29.0g, Ø32mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 169-170.
Obv.: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIIII, laureate head right.
Rev.: SALVTI AVG COS III around, S C low in field, Salus, draped, standing left, holding long sceptre, feeding snake rising from altar.
RIC 979; BMCRE 1376; Cohen 547; Banti 269 (30 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4998var. (bust type).
Ex G.Henzen (1995).Charles SMay 05, 2015
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Marcus Aurelius, RIC 964, Sestertius of AD 168-169 (Salus)Æ Sestertius (23.2g, Ø 33mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 168-169.
Obv.: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIII, laureate head right.
Rev.: SALVTI AVG COS III around, S C low in field, Salus and draped standing left holding long sceptre, feeding out of patera a snake coiled around altar.
RIC 964; BMCRE 1351; Cohen 544; Banti 267 (18 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values) 4998.
Ex G.Henzen (1997).Charles SMay 05, 2015
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Mariniana, RIC (Valerian) 10, Sestertius of AD 253-260Æ Sestertius (12,96g, Ø 28mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 253-260
Obv.: DIVAE MARINIANAE, Veiled and draped bust right, w. stephane & set on crescent.
Rev.: CONSECRATIO around, S C below, Peacock standing right, with tail spread.
RIC (Valerian) 10 ; Banti 5
Ex CNG Electronic Auction 349 (2015); ex Wayne C. Phillips estate.Charles SMay 05, 2015
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Herennius Etruscus, RIC (Trajan Decius) 171(a), Sestertius of AD 250 Æ Sestertius (16,34g, Ø 30mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 250
Obv.: Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C, bare draped bust right.
Rev.: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Herennius standing left, holding baton and spear.
RIC (Trajan Decius) 171(a); Banti 6
Ex CNG Electronic Auction 349 (2015); ex J. S. Wagner Collection.Charles SMay 05, 2015
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Marcus Aurelius, RIC 1128a, Sestertius of AD 174-175 (Annona)Æ Sestertius (24.2g, Ø 30mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 174-175.
Obv.: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIX, laureate head right.
Rev.: IMP VII COS III around, S C across field, Annona, draped, standing left, holding cornucopiae left and corn ears right above modius with poppy and corn-ears.
RIC 1128a; BMCRE 1491var. (dr. bust); Cohen unlisted; Banti 159 (1 spec.)
Ex D.Ruskin (Oxford, 1994, found in Norfolk, UK)
A note at BMCRE 1491 refers to bare head variant Rotto Sale, May 1925, lot 1314. This same specimen is the only one listed by Banti and illustrated under no. 159Charles SMay 03, 2015
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Marcus Aurelius, RIC 1075, Sestertius of AD 173 (Mercury temple)Æ Sestertius (21.7g, Ø 30mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 173.
Obv.: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVII, laureate head right.
Rev.: RELIG AVG IMP VI COS III S C left and right of temple, Tetrastyle temple with Mercury standing on pedestal within, holding a purse and caduceus, the columns in the form of herms supporting semicircular pediment containing reliefs of a tortoise, cock, ram, caduceus, and purse.
RIC 1075; Cohen 535; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali III-1) 256 (22 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values) 4996; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 139/47b
Ex D.Ruskin (Oxford, 1995)
Coin struck in honour of incidents in the Danubian campaigns in 173: the siege works of the enemy were destroyed by lightning: a miraculous cloudburst saved the Roman army which was believed to be thanks to the prayers of an Egyptian Priest to Mercury.Charles SMay 03, 2015
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Marcus Aurelius, RIC 1076, Sestertius of AD 173 (Mercury temple)Æ Sestertius (25.1g, Ø 30mm, 11h). Rome mint. Struck between Dec. 172 and Dec. 173.
Obv.: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P [XXVII], laureate and cuirassed bust right.
Rev.: [REL]IG AVG in ex., [IMP VI COS III] around, S C across field, Tetrastyle temple with Mercury standing on pedestal within, holding a purse and caduceus, the columns in the form of herms supporting semicircular pediment containing reliefs of a tortoise, cock, ram, caduceus, and purse.
RIC 1076; BMCRE 1446; Cohen 534; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali III-1) 259 (8 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4996; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 139/47b
Ex D.Ruskin (Oxford, 1995).
The temple of Mercury, which was founded in 495 BC and stood on the northern sloes of the Aventine, is depicted on this type in honour of an incident, known as the "rain miracle of the Thundering Legion". During the Danubian campaigns in AD 173, while battling Quadi forces along the Danube, the Legio XII Fulminata, exhausted by thirst, was close to falling to their opponents. Defeat seemed eminent until a sudden rain storm reinvigorated the Roman troops while frightening the enemy. A miraculous cloudburst, believed to be thanks to the prayers of an Egyptian Priest to Mercury, destroyed the enemy siege works struck by lightning. While Marcus attributed the storm to the grace of Mercury, an alternative Christian version, one that appears to have been established quite early, gave credit to the prayers of Christian soldiers serving in the legion. See also RELIG AVG in Numiswiki.Charles SMay 02, 2015
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Marcus Aurelius, RIC 826, Sestertius of AD 161-162Æ Sestertius (25.8g, Ø33mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD Dec.161-Dec.162.
Obv.: IMP CAES M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG P M, laureate head right.
Rev.: CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P XVI COS III S C, Marcus Aurelius, holding scroll, and Lucius Verus, both togate, standing facing each other, clasping hands.
RIC 826; Cohen 54; Banti 34 (29 spec.); Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 136/11
Ex G.Henzen, 1995.
Issued to commemorate the accession to the throne in 161 in association with Lucius Verus as co-emperor.
Charles SMay 02, 2015
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Faustina Jr, RIC (A. Pius) 1367, sestertius of AD 161Æ Sestertius (26g, Ø 31mm). Rome mint. Struck AD 156-161 (under Antoninus Pius).
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, bust right draped.
Rev.: A[VGVSTI] PII FIL around, S C across field, Venus-Genetrix standing left, holding Victory and leaning on shield set on helmet.
RIC (A. Pius) 1367; BMCRE 2195; Cohen 16; Strack 1333; Banti 11 (2 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4709
Ex Pannonii (Slovenia, 2009).Charles SMay 02, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, Æ drachm of AD 148-149Æ Drachm (21,42g, Ø 35mm, 11h). Alexandria mint. Struck AD 148-149.
Obv.: AYT K T AIΛ AΔP ANTΩNINOC CEB EYC, radiate head right.
Rev.: L TPIC - KAIΔ (regnal year 13), Dikaiosyne (=Aequitas) enthroned left, holding scales and cornucopiae.
Dattari 2518; BMCG 1063; Cologne 1634; Milne 2051; Sear (Roman Coins and their Values) 4441
Ex J.Jencek (2010).Charles SMay 02, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, Æ drachm of AD 150-151Æ drachm (21,68g, Ø33mm, 12h). Alexandria mint. Struck AD 150-151.
Obv.: AYT K T AIΛ AΔP ANTΩNINOC CEB EYC, radiate head right.
Rev.: L IΔ (regnal year=14), Triptolemos in biga drawn by winged serpents.
Dattari 2907; BMCG 1027; Cologne 1661; Milne 2103; Sear (Roman Coins and their Values) 4445
Ex J.Jencek (2010)Charles SMay 01, 2015
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Faustina Sr, RIC (A. Pius) 1103A, Sestertius of AD 146-161Æ Sestertius (26,11g, Ø 32mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 146-161 (under Antoninus Pius).
Obv.: DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust right with hair adorned with strings of pearls, waived & coiled on top head.
Rev.: AETERNITAS around, S C in ex., Aeternitas seated left, holding scepter and globe surmounted by phoenix.
RIC (Antoninus Pius) 1103A; BMCRE 1484; Cohen 15; Strack 1265; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali III-1) 7 (32 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4606
Ex CNG Electronic Auction 349 (April 2015); ex Wayne C. Philips.Charles SMay 01, 2015
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Antoninus Pius AE Sestertius - RIC 865Æ Sestertius (28.74g, Ø32mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 149-150.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XIII, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: COS IIII around, S C across field, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae.
RIC 865 (R2); Cohen 244 (40 fr.); BMCRE p.306 (‡ "Dupondius of this rev., obv., head, radiate, r."); Strack 1047 (3 spec.); Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 102 (2 specimens; this specimen illustrated on p.83); Sear (Roman Coins & their Values II) 4162 var. (earlier issue)
ex Emporium Hamburg Münzhandelsgesellschaft mbH, auction 68 (2012); ex Cat. Baranowsky, 1929Charles SMay 01, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 840, Sestertius of AD 148 (Annona)Æ Sestertius (22.8g, Ø32mm), 12h), Rome minted struck AD 148.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR [P XI], laureate head right
Rev.: ANNONA AVG around, COS IIII in ex., S C across field, Annona standing left, holding anchor and two corn ears above a modius filled with corn ears.
RIC 840; Cohen 39; BMCRE 1312; Strack 1011; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 22 (12 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins & Their Values II) 4147 var. (earlier issue).
ex Tom Cederlind (2001)
Wildwinds "plate coin" at RIC 840.1Charles SMay 01, 2015
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Faustina Sr, RIC (A. Pius) 1143, sestertius of AD 147-161 Æ Sestertius (25.5g, Ø32mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 141-161 (under Antoninus Pius).
Obv.: DIVA - FAVSTINA, Draped bust of Diva Faustina senior right with hair waved, adorned with pearls and curled on top.
Rev.: IVNO around, S C across field, Juno standing left right holding patera left long sceptre.
RIC (Antoninus Pius) 1143; Cohen 210; Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4629.Charles SApr 30, 2015
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Faustina Jr, RIC (A. Pius) 1388(b), Sestertius of AD 148-152Æ Sestertius (23.5g, Ø 33mm, 5h). Rome mint. Struck AD 148-152 (under Antoninus Pius).
Obv.: FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL, Draped bust right; hair waved and coiled on the back of the head.
Rev.: VENVS around, S C across field, Venus standing left, holding apple and rudder around which is entwined dolphin.
RIC (Antoninus Pius) 1388(b); BMCRE 2147; Cohen 268; Strack 1306; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali, III-2) 135; Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4720.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., 2008; ex Künker, 2006.Charles SApr 29, 2015
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Faustina Jr, RIC (A. Pius) RIC 1388(b), Sestertius of AD 148-152Æ Sestertius (23.4g, Ø 31mm, 11h). Rome mint. Struck AD 148-152 (under Antoninus Pius).
Obv.: FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL, Draped bust right; hair with locks on forehead and coiled on the back of the head.
Rev.: VENVS around, S C across field, Venus standing left, holding apple and rudder around which is entwined dolphin.
RIC (Antoninus Pius) 1388(b); BMCRE 2147; Cohen 268; Strack 1306; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali, III-2) 137; Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4720.
Ex D.Ruskin (Oxford, 1994); from an old British collection.Charles SApr 29, 2015
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Marcus Aurelius, RIC (Antoninus Pius) 1309(a), Sestertius of AD 153Æ Sestertius (26,62g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 153 (under Antoninus Pius).
Obv.: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII FIL, bare head right.
Rev.: TR POT VII [COS II] around, S C in ex., Minerva, helmeted, draped, seated right holding vertical spear and drawing out aegis on breast; round shield rests against seat.
RIC Antoninus Pius 1309(a); BMCRE 1935; Cohen 655; Strack 1087; Banti 326 (3 spec.)
Ex Künker Auction 153.Charles SApr 28, 2015
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Marcus Aurelius, RIC (Antoninus Pius) 1281a, Sestertius of AD 148Æ Sestertius (26.8g, Ø 31mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 148 (under Antoninus Pius).
Obv.: AVRELIVS CAE-SAR AVG P II F, bare head right.
Rev.: TR [POT] III COS II around, [PIE]TAS in ex., S C across field, Faustina (as Pietas) draped, standing left, holding a long sceptre in left hand and placing hand on head of a small girl standing left.
RIC Antoninus Pius 1281a; BMCRE 1849; Cohen 446; Strack 1032; Banti 227 (7 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values) 4807; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) see 149/7
Ex D.Ruskin (Oxford, 1994).
This type depicts the two-year old first child of Marcus Aurelius and Faustina Jr., born in 146 AD: (Annia Galeria Aurelia) FaustinaCharles SApr 28, 2015
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Marcus Aurelius, RIC (Antoninus Pius) 1280, Sestertius of AD 149Æ Sestertius (25.0g, Ø 32mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 149 (under Antoninus Pius).
Obv.: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG P II F, bare head right.
Rev.: TR [POT III COS II] around, PIETAS in ex., S C across field, Faustina (as Pietas) standing left, holding a baby and setting a hand on head of small child
RIC Antoninus Pius 1280; BMCRE 1854; Cohen 444; Strack 1030; Banti 225 (2 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values) 4807; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 135/7
Ex G.Henzen (1994).
Issued to celebrate the birth of Lucilla, second daughter of Aurelius and Faustina, born A.D. 149. The girl standing besides Faustina is her first daughter (Annia Galeria Aurelia) Faustina.Charles SApr 28, 2015
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Marcus Aurelius, RIC (Antoninus Pius) 1248, Sestertius of AD 147Æ Sestertius (24,35g). Rome mint. Struck AD 147 (under Antoninus Pius).
Obv.: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F, bare head right.
Rev.: TR POT COS [II] around, S C across field, Helmeted and draped Minerva standing right holding spear and resting left hand on round shield set on ground.
RIC (Antoninus Pius) 1248; BMCRE 1803; Cohen 596; Strack 1010; Banti 299 (20 spec.)
Ex Künker Auction 153.Charles SApr 28, 2015
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Marcus Aurelius, RIC (Antoninus Pius) 1234(b), Sestertius of AD 140-144Æ Sestertius (26,10g). Rome mint. Struck AD 140-144 (under Antoninus Pius).
Obv.: [AVRELIVS] CAESAR A[VG PII F COS], bare draped bust right.
Rev.: [PIETAS AVG] around, S C in ex., Priestly emblems: Knife, sprinkler, jug, lituus and simpulum.
RIC (Antoninus Pius) 1234(b); BMCRE 1406; Cohen 457; Strack 922; Banti 232/3
Ex Künker Auction 153.Charles SApr 28, 2015
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Marcus Aurelius, RIC (Antoninus Pius) 1280, Sestertius of AD 149 Æ Sestertius (25.1g, Ø33mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 149 (under Antoninus Pius).
Obv.: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG P II F, bare head right.
Rev.: TR POT III COS II around, PIETAS in ex., S C across field, Pietas standing left holding baby, and right hand above a second child standing besides her.
RIC (Antoninus Pius) 1280; BMCRE 1854; Cohen 444; Strack 1030; Banti 225 (2 spec.); Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 135/7
Ex G.Henzen (Netrherlands, 1995).
The reverse celebrates the growing family of Marcus Aurelius: Faustina Jr. is represented as Pietas with the child standing at her side, young Faustina, born 146, and holding the baby, Lucilla, born 149.
Charles SApr 27, 2015
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Marcus Aurelius, RIC (Antoninus Pius) 1233b, Sestertius of AD 140-144 Æ Sestertius (26.8g, Ø 34mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 140-144 (under Antoninus Pius).
Obv.: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS, bare and draped bust right.
Rev.: I-VENTAS around, S C across field, Juventas standing left holding branch; left, trophee with shield below.
RIC Antoninus Pius 1233b; BMCRE 1404; Cohen 396; Strack 921; Banti 203 (3 spec.)
Ex Holleman (Netherlands, 1996)Charles SApr 27, 2015
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Antoninus Pius AE Sestertius - RIC 778Æ Sestertius (24.5g, Ø30.5mm, 6h). Minted AD 145-161, Rome.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS IIII, laureate head right.
Rev.: S C (in field), Mars, helmeted and wearing a cloack, advancing right, carrying a spear and a trophy.
RIC 778, Coh. 751, BMCRE 1705; Strack 1003; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 363 (14 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins & their Values II) 4219.
ex Künker (Osnabrück), Coin Auction 143 (2008); ex Künker Auction 71, Osnabrück, 2002Charles SApr 25, 2015
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Antoninus Pius AE Sestertius - RIC 597Æ Sestertius (29.84g, Ø31mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 140-44.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate and draped bust of Antoninus Pius facing right, wearing paludamentum.
Rev.: ANNONA AVG (around) S C (in field), Annona, standing right between modius and ship's prow, holding two corn ears and a cornucopiae.
RIC 597; BMCRE IV 1228; Cohen 34; Strack 821 (3 coll.); Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 19 (8 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins & Their Values II) 4147
ex CNG,2010Charles SApr 25, 2015
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Roman Empire, Antoninus Pius, Sestertius of AD 142 (Genius of the senate) Æ Sestertius (23,09g, Ø 33mm, 11h). Rome mint. Struck AD 142.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head left.
Rev.: GENIO SENATVS around, S C across field, Genius of the Senate, togate, standing facing, head left, holding branch and short sceptre.
This is an unlisted, left-headed variety of RIC 605 (head right); BMCRE 1241 (idem); Cohen 400 (idem); Strack 834 (none listed for head left) and Banti 164 (head right)
Ex Sondermann Numismatics (April, 2015).
Charles SApr 24, 2015
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ROMAN EMPIRE, ANTONINUS PIUS sestertius, RIC 749 var.Æ Sestertius (26.0g, Ø 31mm, 12h), Rome mint, Struck AD 144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PI-VS P P TR P COS III, laurate head Antoninus Pius facing right
Rev.: DES IIII (around) S C (in field), Salus standing left, holding a long sceptre and feeding a snake coiling around an altar.
RIC 749var.(*); Strack 949; Banti 138 var.
Ex D. Ruskin, 1998; ex Mike R. Vosper (Colchester, UK)
(*) This is a rare variant only recorded by Strack (found only in the Vienna and Lückger collections) but not by RIC, Cohen, BMC nor Banti. The reverse type differs from RIC 749 ("Salus standing l., [...] holding rudder on globe") while a long sceptre is depicted on this coin. BM Catalogue, 1968 (see pp 265-266, Pl 39.13, 39.14 ).Charles SApr 23, 2015
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ROMAN EMPIRE, ANTONINUS PIUS sestertius, RIC 619Æ sestertius (23.57g, 31mm, 11h). Rome mint. Struck AD 143-144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: REX ARMENIIS DATVS [around] S C [in ex.] Antoninus Pius, togate, standing facing, head turned left, placing a tiara on the head of the Armenian king, standing left, wearing short tunica and cloak, his right hand raised and holding a roll in his left.
RIC 619 [R]; BMC 1272; Cohen 686; Strack 851; Banti 322 (22 spec.); Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 126:42; Sear (Roman Coins & Their Values II) 4209.
ex The New York Sale XX jan 2009; ex Gorny & Mosch, Auction 147 lot 2159, March 2006Charles SApr 23, 2015
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ROMAN EMPIRE, ANTONINUS PIUS sestertius, RIC 607Æ Sestertius (25,67g, Ø 33mm, 11h). Rome mint. Struck AD 142.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head right.
Rev.: IOVI STATORI (around) S C (field), Jupiter, naked, standing front, holding long sceptre and thunderbolt.
RIC 607 (rare); BMCRE 1247 var. (hd. left; note: variant with hd. right not in B.M.); Cohen 460; Strack 835 (3 spec. for hd. r.); Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 188 (3 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4184.
Ex CNG 91Charles SApr 23, 2015
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ROMAN EMPIRE, ANTONINUS PIUS sestertius , RIC 626 Æ Sestertius (23.82g, Ø 33mm, 11h), Rome mint, Struck AD 140-144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS II!, laurate head right
Rev.: S C, Spes advancing left, holding a flower and raising her dress.
RIC 626; BMC 1289; Cohen 754; Strack 871; Banti 367 (10 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins & Their Values II) 4223.
ex Lodge Antiquities (UK, 2015)
 Charles SApr 23, 2015
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Faustina Sr, RIC (A. Pius) 1146A(b), sestertius of AD 141Æ Sestertius (27.4g, Ø 33-35mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 141.
Obv.: DIVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA, veiled and draped bust right.
Rev.: PIETAS AVG around, S C across field, Pietas standing left, putting incense on a burning candelabrum-altar, holding incense box.
RIC (Antoninus Pius) 1146A(b); BMCRE 1445; Cohen 240; Strack 1241; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali III-1) 90 (3 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4631.
Ex D.Ruskin (Oxford, 1995).Charles SApr 20, 2015
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Faustina Sr, RIC (A. Pius) 1146A(a), sestertius of AD 141Æ Sestertius (24.0g, Ø 33mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 141 (under Antoninus Pius).
Obv.: DIVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA, draped bust right.
Rev.: PIETAS AVG around, S C across field, Pietas standing l., dropping incense on a burning candelabrum-altar, holding incense box.
RIC Antoninus Pius 1146A(a); BMCRE 1443; Cohen 240 var. (obv. veiled bust); Strack 1241; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali III-1) 85 (22 spec.) Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4631
Ex G.Henzen (Amerongen, 1994).Charles SApr 20, 2015
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Faustina Sr, RIC (A. Pius) 1128, sestertius of AD 147-161 Æ Sestertius (24.8g, Ø 32mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 141-161 (under Antoninus Pius).
Obv.: DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust right.
Rev.: CERES around, S C across field, Ceres standing left, holding corn ears right and long torch left.
RIC Antoninus Pius 1128(a); BMCRE 1526; Cohen 137; Strack 1273; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali III-1) 44 (10 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4641 v. (veiled bust)
Ex D.Ruskin (Oxford, 1995).Charles SApr 20, 2015
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Faustina Sr, RIC (A. Pius) 1116, sestertius of AD 147-161 Æ Sestertius (23.9g, Ø 32mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 147-161 (under Antoninus Pius).
Obv.: DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust right.
Rev.: AVGVSTA around, S C across field, Ceres, veiled, standing left, holding two corn ears and torch.
RIC (Antoninus Pius) 1116; Cohen 79; BMCRE 1509; Strack 1286; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali III-1) 35 (12 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4614.Charles SApr 20, 2015
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Antoninus Pius Sestertius, RIC 608Æ Sestertius (28.89g, Ø31mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 140-144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right
Rev.: IVNONI SISPITAE around, S C across field, Juno Sospita wearing goat skin advancing right preceded by a snake, brandishing javelin and holding shield which is pinched in the middle.
RIC 608; Cohen 473; BMCRE 1248; Strack 837; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 201 (7 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4186
ex iNumis, Paris, March 2009
This issue is part of a series of coins struck in preparation of the 900th anniversary of Rome, figuring scenes from Ancient Roman legends. Juno Sospita was the goddess of Lanuvium, the birthplace of Pius, and one of the most ancient figures in the Roman pantheon.Charles SApr 18, 2015
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Antoninus Pius Sestertius, RIC 855Æ Sestertius (25.7g, Ø32mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 149.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: COS IIII (around) S C (low across field), Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae.
RIC 855; BMCRE 1823; Cohen 232; Strack 1019; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 100 (53 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4162Charles SApr 18, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 576, Sestertius of AD 139 (crown series - Africa)Æ Sestertius (26,92g, Ø 33mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 139.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head right.
Rev.: AFRICA around, COS II in ex., S C in field, Africa wearing elephant headdress, standing left, holding wreath and cornucopiae, scorpion at her feet.
RIC 576 (*) var. (rev. Africa holding 'basket' instead of wreath); BMCRE 1175 var. (no scorpion on reverse); Cohen 21 (*) (15 fr); Strack 772 (4 collections); Banti 12 (2 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values) 4145 var.
Ex Almanumis (Gérard Krebs, Nîmes, France) (2015)
Part of a series celebrating Antoninus' remission of half of the special tax (aurum coronarium) normally levied on the provinces at the time of the accession of an emperor.
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(*) the term "lion's head" and "tête de lion" in the description of the reverse in RIC 576 and Cohen 21 respectively is based on a misinterpretation of the reverse representation of the Paris specimen by Cohen and should be changed to "scorpion". It is correct in Strack 771.Charles SApr 17, 2015
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Trajan Decius, RIC 112a, Sestertius of AD 249-251Æ Sestertius (16.41g, , 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 249-251.
Obv.: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, laureate draped bust right.
Rev.: DACIA around, S C low in field, Dacia, wearing robe reaching her feet, standing left, holding staff with ass's head.
RIC 112a; Cohen 18
Ex Jean Elsen & Fils, Auction 98 (dec. 2008)Charles SApr 17, 2015
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Valerian, RIC 157, Sestertius of AD 253-260Æ Sestertius (14,58g, Ø 29mm, 5h). Rome mint. Struck AD 253-260.
Obv.: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG, laureate head right.
Rev.: FELICITAS AVGG, S C, Felicitas standing left, holding long caduceus and cornucopiae..
RIC 157
Ex Nomisma Numismatic Auction no.46, 2012.Charles SApr 17, 2015
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Lucilla, RIC (M. Aurelius) 1740, Sestertius of AD 164-169 (Hilaritas)Æ Sestertius (25.34g, 31mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 164-169 (under Marcus Aurelius).
Obv.: LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F, draped bust of Lucilla (wife of Lucius Verus), right, with hair elaborately waved and fastened in chignon low on back of head.
Rev.: HILARITAS around, S C across field, Hilaritas standing left holding long palm branch and cornucopiae.
RIC (M. Aurelius) 1742; BMCRE (Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus) 1147; Cohen 31; Sear (Roman Coins & their Values II) 5500.
Ex Jean Elsen, Auction 98 (Dec. 2008)Charles SApr 15, 2015
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Antoninus Pius, AE Sestertius, RIC 753Æ Sestertius (23,55g, Ø 31mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS - AVG PIVS P P, laureate head right.
Rev.: TR•POT COS•III•DES•IIII, Salus seated left, feeding snake coiled around altar and resting left elbow on chair.
RIC 753; BMCRE 1651 note; Cohen 929 (coll. Elberling); Strack note on p.347, +83
Ex Cayón auction, May 2013
The only other specimen recorded seems to be that of Dr. Elberling, published by him with a drawing of the reverse in 1864, then taken over by Cohen 929 in his second edition, and repeated from Cohen by RIC 753, BMC 1651 note, and Strack p. 347, no. +83.Charles SApr 15, 2015
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Antoninus Pius, AE Sestertius, RIC 615aÆ Sestertius (26,15g, Ø 33mm, 11h). Rome mint. Struck AD 140-144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS · AVGVSTVS PIVS, laureate head right, aegis on left shoulder.
Rev.: P P TR P COS III around, [S C in ex.], Aeneas, wearing short tunic and cloak, advancing right, looking back, carrying his father Anchises on his shoulder and holding his son Ascanius by the hand. Anchises, veiled and draped, carries a box (or crown?) in left hand, Ascanius wears a Phrygian cap and holds a pedum.
RIC 615a; BMCRE 1264; Cohen 655 [80Fr.]; Strack 904; Banti 309; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 128:57b.
Ex Numphil, june 2014 auction.
This very rare type has been struck from a single obverse die, with a bust with aegis and with the unique obverse legend "ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS PIVS" found nowhere else in the coinage of Antoninus Pius. This die was used exclusively with two very similar reverse dies differing only in the legend: TR P COS III (this specimen) and TR POT COS III.Charles SApr 15, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 1212, Sestertius of AD 140 (A. Pius & M. Aurelius)Æ Sestertius (25.3g, Ø34mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 140.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head of Antoninus Pius right.
Rev.: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG P II F COS around, S C below bust, bare, draped bust of Marcus Aurelius right.
RIC 1212; BMCRE 1209; Cohen 34; Strack 912; Sear (Roman Coins and their Values) 4526; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 125/21
Ex G.Henzen, Amerongen (1997).
Issued to mark the joint consulate with Marcus Aurelius in A.D. 140, celebrated with a second donative (first one was in A.D. 139).
Charles SApr 15, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 612(c), Sestertius of AD 142 (Ops, very rare left-head var.)Æ Sestertius (27,06g, Ø 31mm). Rome mint. Struck AD 142.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head left.
Rev.: OPI AVG around, S C (ex.), Ops seated left, holding sceptre and drawing back drapery with left hand, a flower on the sleeper of the throne.
RIC 612(c); BMCRE 1262; Cohen 570; Strack 842 (found in 3 collections for hd. l.)); Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 250 (1 spec (BM) for hd. l.)
Ex Sondermann Numismatics (April, 2015).
rare left headed variety
Charles SApr 09, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 605 var., Sestertius of AD 142 (Genius of the senate)Æ Sestertius (23,09g, Ø 33mm, 11h). Rome mint. Struck AD 142.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head left.
Rev.: GENIO SENATVS around, S C across field, Genius of the Senate, togate, standing facing, head left, holding branch and short sceptre.
RIC 605 var. (head right); BMCRE 1241 var. (idem); Cohen 400 var. (idem); Strack 834v. (none for head left); Banti 164 var. (head right)
Ex Sondermann Numismatics (April, 2015).
extremely rare, unlisted, left-headed varietyCharles SApr 09, 2015
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Marcus Aurelius, RIC (Antoninus Pius) 1271[var.], Sestertius of AD 147-148Æ Sestertius (25,03g, Ø 33mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 147-148 (under Antoninus Pius).
Obv.: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F, bare head right of Marcus Aurelius, draped left shoulder.
Rev.: TR POT II COS II around, HO - NOS / S C (in two lines across field), Honos facing. head turned r., holding long sceptre and cornucopiae.
RIC (Antoninus Pius) unlisted (1271 only as dupondius and as); BMCRE p.296 † (footnote); Cohen unlisted; Strack 1017 (only As; sestertius unlisted); Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali III-1) 117 ("Collezione P. Tinchant", no plate, no other spec.).
Ex Jean Elsen, Auction 112 (2012).
Extremely rare, only mentioned in a footnote BMCRE IV p. 296 †: "P. Tinchant Coll.".Charles SApr 08, 2015
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Divus Antoninus, RIC (Marcus Aurelius) 1266, Sestertius of AD 161 (Funeral pyre)Æ Sestertius (23.8g, Ø32mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 161 (under Marcus Aurelius in joint reign with Lucius Verus).
Obv.: DIVVS ANTONINVS, bare head right.
Rev.: CONSE-CRATIO around edge; S C in ex., Pyre of four tiers surmounted by a statue of the emperor in quadriga. Third tier has three niches with figures.
RIC (M. Aurelius) 1266; BMCRE (M. Aurelius) 872; Cohen 165; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 73 (15 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 5198; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 136/15
Ex D.Ruskin (Oxford, 1995).Charles SApr 08, 2015
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Divus Antoninus, RIC (Marcus Aurelius) 1269, Sestertius of AD 161-169 (Column)Æ Sestertius (23.6g, Ø 33-34mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 161-169 (under Marcus Aurelius).
Obv.: DIVVS ANTONINVS, bare head right.
Rev.: DIVO PIO / S C, Column, set on base, within fence, surmounted by statue of Divus Antoninus standing l., holding eagle right and scepter left.
RIC (M. Aurelius) 1269; BMCRE (M. Aurelius) 880-884; Cohen 354; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 144 (74 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 5199; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 136/18
Ex D.Ruskin (Oxford, 1997).Charles SApr 08, 2015
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Divus Antoninus, RIC (Marcus Aurelius) 1272, Sestertius of AD 161-169 (Altar)Æ Sestertius (26.30g, , 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 161-169 (under Marcus Aurelius).
Obv.: DIVVS ANTONINVS, bare head right.
Rev.: DIVO PIO around, S C across field, rectangular altar set on five steps, with double panelled door and horns l. and r. above.
RIC (Marcus Aurelius) 1272; BMCRE (M. Aurelius) 886; Cohen 358; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 147 (14 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins & their Values II) 5200; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 136/19
Ex Jean Elsen, Auction 95 (2008); ex coll. A. Senden: l'architecture des monnaies Romaines.
Coin issued posthumously by Marcus Aurelius commemorating the funeral & deification of Antoninus Pius.Charles SApr 08, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 629, Sestertius of AD 140-144 (Sow)Æ Sestertius (24,30g, Ø 32mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 140-144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head right.
Rev.: S C in ex, Sow standing under holm-oak, suckling seven young, an eighth to right.
RIC 629; BMCRE 1298; Cohen 775; Strack 870 (3 coll.); Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 385 (11 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins & Their Values II) 4226
Ex Numphil (June 2014)
This is part of a series that was minted to commemorate the 900th anniversary of the founding of Rome (April 21, A.D. 147). According to Vergil, The Trojan exile Aeneas sailed up the Tibur until he came upon a white sow nursing thirty piglets, and was to found a settlement on the site of this good omen, the town of Lanuvium, the precursor to Rome. See also scrofaCharles SApr 06, 2015
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 601, Sestertius of AD 144 (betrothal M. Aurelius & Faustina Jr.)Æ Sestertius (24.28g, Ø32mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head right.
Rev.: CON-COR-DIAE around, [S C in ex.,] Marcus Aurelius & Faustina Jr. clasping hands before large statues of Antoninus & Faustina.
RIC 601; BMCRE 1236; Cohen 146 (fr.40); Strack 826 (4 coll.); Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 60 (14 spec.); Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 127/45a
Ex Künker Auction 262Charles SApr 06, 2015
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Nero, RIC 334, Sestertius of AD 66 (Roma)Æ Sestertius (26,3g, 34mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 66.
Obv.: IMP NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER PM TR P P P, laureate head left.
Rev.: ROMA in ex., S C across field, Roma seated left holding Victory and spear.
RIC 334
Ex CNG Triton XI; ex Boston Museum of Fine Arts.Charles SApr 06, 2015
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Titus, RIC 89, Sestertius of AD 80 (Felicitas)Æ Sestertius (20.9g, Ø34mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 80.
Obv.: IMP T CAES VESP AVG PM TR P P P COS VIII, laureate head left.
Rev.: FELICIT PVBLIC around, S C across field, Felicitas standing left holding long scepter and cornucopiae.
RIC II-1 144; Cohen 74 (4 fr.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values) 2523.
Ex G.Henzen (Netherlands, 1997).Charles SApr 06, 2015
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