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Claudius I AE Sertersius - EX SC OB CIVES SERVATOS - Lyon mint.
31 mm / 21,30 gr.
Claudius, AE sestertius. Lyons mint. AD 46-47.
TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, laureate head right / EX SC-OB-CIVES-SERVATOS legend in four lines within oak wreath.
RIC 96, Cohen 39, BMCRE 115; Sear 1848Antonivs Protti

001. Augustus, 27BC-14AD. AR Denarius. Ob Civis Servatos.AR Denarius. Tarraco mint. 19 B.C.
Obv. Bare head right CAESAR AVGVSTVS

Rev. OB CIVIS SERVATOS below and above wreath.

RIC I 75a, RSC 210, BMCRE 376-7 = BMCRR Rome 4389-90, BN 1164-9. gVF.

Incredibly high relief, almost 2mm from the fields. Wear only on the highest curls. Assigned to Tarraco by style based on work by Richard Prideauxin Triton XI.
LordBest

002 Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), RIC I 040a, Spain, AR-Denarius, OB CIVIS SERVATOS, oak-wreath, Rare!002 Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), RIC I 040a, Spain, AR-Denarius, OB CIVIS SERVATOS, oak-wreath, Rare!
avers:-AVGVSTVS-CAESAR, Rare head right.
revers:-OB-CIVIS SERVATOS, oak-wreath with ties erect in centre.
exe:-/-//--, diameter: 18,5-20,5mm, weight: 3,60g, axis: 6h,
mint: Spain, date: 19-18 B.C., ref: RIC I 40a, C-210,
Q-0011 commentsquadrans

002 Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), RIC I 079a, Colonia-Patricia, AR-Denarius, Shield within wreath inscribed with SPQR/CLV,002 Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), RIC I 079a, Colonia-Patricia, AR-Denarius, Shield within wreath inscribed with SPQR/CLV,
avers:-CAESAR-AVGVSTVS, Bare head right.
revers:-OB-CIVIS-SERVATOS, Shield within wreath inscribed with SPQR/CLV.
exe:-/-//--, diameter: 17,5-18,5mm, weight: 3,38g, axis: 6h,
mint: Colonia-Patricia, date: 19 B.C., ref: RIC I 79a, C-,
Q-001quadrans

005. ClaudiusClaudius AE Sestertius, RIC 112, Cohen 38, BMC 185
TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P Laureate head right / EX S C - P P - OB CIVES - SERVATOS in four lines within oak wreath.
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012 Claudius I. (41-54 A.D.), RIC I 112var. (?), Thracian ?, AE-Sestertius, EX-S-C/P-P/OB-CIVES/SERVATOS, Rare !!!,012 Claudius I. (41-54 A.D.), RIC I 112var. (?), Thracian ?, AE-Sestertius, EX-S-C/P-P/OB-CIVES/SERVATOS, Rare !!!,
Claudius became “Father of the Country” in 50 AD, and this title was added to the coinage, at the end of the legend, with it’s abbreviation: PP. The reverse legend translates to “For Saving the Lives of Citizens.
avers: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head of Claudius right
reverse: No legend - Wreath, EX S C/P P/OB CIVES/SERVATOS within,
exergue:-/-//--, diameter: 34-36mm, weight: 23,63g, axis:11h,
mint:Thracian ?, date: 50-54 A.D., ref: RIC I 112, C 38,
Q-001
"RIC is in error to state that P P only appeared on Claudius' bronze coins in 50 AD. In fact Claudius became P P very early in 42 AD, and P P appeared immediately not only on his quadrantes, which are specifically dated to 42 by the title COS II, but also on his sestertii and middle bronzes.
Stylistically your coin should not be attributed to Rome, but to a Thracian mint perhaps active only towards the end of the reign. These coins, scarcer than the Rome-mint ones, are not recognized in RIC!" by Curtis Clay. Thank you "curtisclay".5 commentsquadrans

012 Claudius I. (41-54 A.D.), RIC I 112var. (?), Thracian ?, AE-Sestertius, EX-S-C/P-P/OB-CIVES/SERVATOS, Rare !!!, Re-Shot !012 Claudius I. (41-54 A.D.), RIC I 112var. (?), Thracian ?, AE-Sestertius, EX-S-C/P-P/OB-CIVES/SERVATOS, Rare !!!, Re-Shot !
Claudius became “Father of the Country” in 50 AD, and this title was added to the coinage, at the end of the legend, with it’s abbreviation: PP. The reverse legend translates to “For Saving the Lives of Citizens.
avers: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head of Claudius right
revers: No legend - Wreath, EX S C/P P/OB CIVES/SERVATOS within,
exergue:-/-//--, diameter: 34-36mm, weight: 23,63g, axis:11h,
mint:Thracian ?, date: 50-54 A.D., ref: RIC I 112, C 38,
Q-001
"RIC is in error to state that P P only appeared on Claudius' bronze coins in 50 AD. In fact Claudius became P P very early in 42 AD, and P P appeared immediately not only on his quadrantes, which are specifically dated to 42 by the title COS II, but also on his sestertii and middle bronzes.
Stylistically your coin should not be attributed to Rome, but to a Thracian mint perhaps active only towards the end of the reign. These coins, scarcer than the Rome-mint ones, are not recognized in RIC!" by Curtis Clay. Thank you "curtisclay".1 commentsquadrans

2. Augustus (27 BC-AD 14)Denomination: AR Denarius
Date: 19 BC
Obv: CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head right.
Rev: OB CIVIS SERVATOS in three lines within oak-wreath with ties inward.
Diameter: 19mm
Weight: 3.91 grams
Mint: Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?).
RIC I 77a.
Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 16 (24 May 2021), lot 3341.1 commentsRomancollector

5) Claudius (AD 37-54)Denomination: AE Sestertius
Date: AD AD 50-54
Obv: TI CLAVDIVS AVG P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head right.
Rev: EX S C P P OB CIVES SERVATOS in four lines within wreath.
Diameter: 35mm
Weight: 28.61 grams
Mint: Rome mint.
RIC I 112.
Ex Morris Collection
Ex Roma Numismatics E-Sale 75 (20 October 2020), lot 696.
Ex Heritage Auctions NYINC World Coins Signature Auction – New York #3071 (6-7 January 2019), lot 32042. Romancollector

Augustus (Augustus Caesar) Coin: Brass SestertiusOB CIVIS SERVATOS - OB above, SERVATOS below, CIVIS within oak wreath between two laurel branches
C • ASINIVS • C • F • GALLVS • III • VIR • A • A • A • F • F •, large S • C. - Legend surrounding large S C
Exergue:

Mint: Rome (16 BC)
Wt./Size/Axis: 22.70g / 35mm / 7h
Rarity: Rare
References:
RIC I 370
BMCRE 157 = BMCRR Rome 4594
BN 372-6
Cohen 367
Sear5 1644
Acquisition/Sale: cutiepagirl Ebay $0.00 09/18
Notes: Sep 7, 18 - The Gary R. Wilson CollectionGRWilson

Augustus - Sestertius - RIC 345 (moneyer L. Licinius Stolo)Obv: OB CIVIS (in oak-wreath flanked by two laurel-branches) SERVATOS
Rev: P LICINIVS STOLO IIIVIR AAAFF round S C
Size: 34 mm
Weight: 20,5 g
Mint: Rome
Date: 17 BC
Ref: RIC I 345, CBN 302
Rarity: Svs1969

Augustus AR Denarius. Augustus. Colonia Patricia, Spain. AR Denarius.
Second Triumvirate (19-18 B.C.).
CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head left / OB/CIVES/SERVATOS within wreath.
17mm., 3,34g
RIC 77b. RSC 209a. FFC. 158 _15935Antonivs Protti

Augustus AR Denarius. Caesaraugusta? mint. Wreath. Augustus Denarius. Spanish (Caesaraugusta?) mint, 19-18 BC.
CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head right / OB CIVIS above, SERVATOS below, rostral wreath with ties pointing upwards.
RIC 40a. _455001 commentsAntonivs Protti

Augustus Denarius (OB CIVIS SERVATOS, RIC I 75a) v.1AUGUSTUS, 27 BC-AD 14
AR Denarius (20.36mm, 3.77g, 7h)
Struck 19 BC. Colonia Patricia mint
Obverse: CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head of Augustus right
Reverse: OB CIVIS SERVATOS in straight lines above and below oak wreath
References: RIC I 75a, RCV 1625 var.

Toned. Good metal and surfaces. A fine portrait of Caesar Augustus.2 commentsCPK

Augustus Denarius RIC 79Buncertain Spanish mint, ca 19 BC. 18mm, 3.365G. CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head left / OB CIVES SERVATOS above and below shield inscribed SPQR CL V. BMC 383. 1 commentsAldo

AUGUSTUS Denarius, RIC 77A, Oak LeafOBV: CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head right
REV: OB/CIVES/SERVATOS in three lines within wreath with ties inward
3.3g, 17mm

Minted at Colonia Patricia, 19 BC2 commentsLegatus

Augustus, RIC 325, sestertius of 18 BCÆ Sestertius, 25,72g, 37mm, 10h; Rome, 18 BC
Coinage of C. Marcius Censorinus.
Obv.: C MARCI L F CENSORIN AVG III VIR AAA F F around large S C, large S C
Rev.: OB above, CIVIS within, SERVATOS below oak wreath flanked by two laurel branches.
RIC 325 [R2]; BMCRE 178; Cohen 454; Sear (Roman Coins & their Values) 16471 commentsCharles S

CALIGULAAE sestertius. 40-41 AD. 28,07 grs. 6h. Laureate head left. C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR P IIII P P // S P Q R / P P / OB CIVES / SERVATOS in four lines within oak wreath.
RIC I 53.
7 commentsbenito

Caligula (Augustus) Coin: Brass SestertiusC•CAESAR•AVG•GERMANICVS•PON•M•TR•POT - Laureate head left
S•P•Q•R / P•P / OB•CIVES / SERVATOS - Legend within wreath
Mint: Rome (37-38 AD)
Wt./Size/Axis: 29.13g / 35mm / 6h
Rarity: Rare
References:
RIC I 37
BMCRE 38
Cohen 24
BN 50
Provenances:
Roma Numismatics
Ex L. Rose Collection.
Acquisition/Sale: Roma Numismatics Internet E-Sale 61 #631 $0.00 08/19
Notes: Aug 22, 19 - The Gary R. Wilson Collection

ODERINT, DUM METUANT (LET THEM HATE, SO LONG AS THEY FEAR). — CALIGULAGRWilson

Caligula (Augustus) Coin: Brass SestertiusC•CAESAR•AVG•GERMANICVS•PON•M•TR•POT - Laureate head left
S•P•Q•R / P•P / OB•CIVES / SERVATOS - Legend within wreath
Mint: Rome (37-38AD)
Wt./Size/Axis: 23.74g / 33mm / 180
Rarity: Rare
References:
RIC I 37
BMCRE 38
Cohen 24
MIR 3, 12-4
BN 50
Provenances:
WallinMynt (SE)
Acquisition/Sale: WallinMynt (SE) MA Shops-internet $0.00 10/17

The Gary R. Wilson CollectionGRWilson

Caligula (RIC 37, #718)RIC 37 (Rare), Orichalcum Sestertius, Rome, 37-38 AD.
OBV: C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT; Laureate head left.
REV: S P Q R / P P / OB CIVES / SERVATOS; Four lines of text in a wreath.
SIZE: 36.5mm, 27.80gMaynardGee

Caligula Sestertius RIC 37Orichalcum sestertius,
RIC I 37; BMCRE I 38; Cohen 24,
Condition, aVF by wear but corroded, Rome mint,
Weight 24.698g, maximum diameter 34.9mm
OBV: C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, laureate head left;
Rx: S P Q R / P P / OB CIVES / SERVATOS, legend in four lines within Corona Civica oak wreath
ex Forum SH54869., ; ex Edward J. Waddell
recycled photo
cliff_marsland

Claudius (Augustus) Coin: Brass SestertiusTI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P - Laureate head right, NCAPR counterstamp behind bust
EX S C / P P / OB CIVES / SERVATOS - Legend within wreath
Mint: Rome (50-54AD)
Wt./Size/Axis: 23.42g / 36.39mm / 180
Rarity: Scarce
References:
RIC² 112
Cohen 38
BMC 185
Sear 1850
Provenances:
Marc Breitsprecher
Old Roman Coins.Com
Acquisition/Sale: Ancient Imports Internet $0.00 8/17
Notes: Jan 9, 19 - The Gary R. Wilson Collection

GRWilson

Claudius - AE sestertiusRome
42 AD
laureate head right
TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P
withit corona civica:
EX S C / P P / OB CIVES / SERVATOS
RIC I 112, BMCRE I 185, Cohen 38, SRCV I -
21,40g 33mmJ. B.

Claudius I AE Sertersius - EX SC OB CIVES SERVATOS - Lyon mint.31 mm / 21,30 gr.
Claudius, AE sestertius. Lyons mint. AD 46-47.
TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, laureate head right / EX SC-OB-CIVES-SERVATOS legend in four lines within oak wreath.
RIC 96, Cohen 39, BMCRE 115; Sear 1848Antonivs Protti

Claudius I sestertius, 41-42 AD, RomeClaudius,
AE sestertius - 35.2mm, 24.9g
Rome, 41-42 AD
TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP
laureate head r.
EX S C / O B / CIVES / SERVATOS
wreath with legend
RIC 96, BMC 115, C 39
ex Forvm4 commentsArdatirion

Claudius I: Augustus 41-54 ADClaudius I AR Denarius, 50-51 AD
Denomination: AR Denarius
Year: 50-51 AD
Bust: Laureate Head Right
Obverse: TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG PM TR P X IMP PP
Reverse: No Legend
Type: Oak Wreath, SPQR / PP / OB CS within
Mint: Rome
Weight & Measures: 3.9g
RIC: RIC 1, 54
Provenance: Original Skin Coins (December 2023), Ex Kuenker

Translation: OB: Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Pontifex Maximus Tribunicia Potestate X Emperor Pater Pontifex. Tiberius Claudius Caesar, emperor, high priest, holder of tribunician power for the 10th time, supreme commander, and father of the nation.

Transaltion: Rev: Senatus Populus Que Romanus Pater Patriae Ob Cives Servatos. The Senate and the roman people to the father of the nation, the savior of the citizens.

Notes: The reverse of this...denarius depicts the Corona Civica or “Civic Crown,” the second highest military decoration of the Republic, which took the form of a chaplet of oak leaves woven into a wreath. It was awarded to a citizen who had saved the lives of his fellow citizens by defeating or slaying an enemy of the state. The recipient was required to wear the wreath at any public gathering. Julius Caesar won the award for his actions during the Siege of Mytilene in 81 BC, which gained him immediate entry into the Senate. Augustus was voted the honor by the Senate for ending the destructive Roman civil wars. Caligula was granted the honor for “saving” Rome from the tyranny of Tiberius. Ironically, Claudius was bestowed the Corona Civica for saving Rome from the tyranny of Caligula-From CNG4 commentsJustin L1

Claudius SestertiusAE Sestertius, ca 41-50 AD
Obv: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP, laur. hd. r.
Rev: EX SC / OB / CIVES / SERVATOS . Legend in four lines acress field, surrounded by an oak-wreath
(refers to award of corona civica)
RIC 96Tanit

Claudius SestertiusTI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP
Laur head of Claudius right

EX SC
OB
CIVES
SERVATOS
in four lines within oak-wreath

Rome 41-2 BC
Sear 1849

SOLDJay GT4

Claudius Sestertius (EX S C P P OB CIVES SERVATOS, RIC I 112) v.1CLAUDIUS, AD 41-54
AE Sestertius (35.30mm, 21.42g, 6h)
Struck AD 42. Uncertain Balkan mint
Obverse: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head of Claudius right
Reverse: EX S C P P OB CIVES SERVATOS in four lines within oak wreath
RIC I 112, RCV 1850, RPC 1957

Dark patina with faint orichalcum highlights. The central dimple on the coin's surfaces - a part of flan preparation - indicates a mint other than Rome; possibilities include Thrace or Bithynia.

From the Curtis L. Clay Collection.2 commentsCPK

Claudius Sestertius RIC 96 Gallic mintAE sestertius.

OBV: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, laureate head right.

REV- EX SC OB CIVES SERVATOS in four lines within oak wreath.

Grade: F
Gallic mint.
RIC 96. 33mm, 25.3g. cliff_marsland

Claudius, RIC 96, Sestertius of AD 41-50 Æ sestertius (26.7g, Ø34mm, 6h), Rome mint, struck AD 41-50.
Obv.: TI·CLAVDIVS CAESAR·AVG·PM TR P IMP , laureate head of Claudius facing right.
Rev.: EX SC / OB / CIVES / SERVATOS in four lines within an oak wreath.
RIC 96; BMC 115; Cohen 39; Sear 2000 (RCV) 1849; Foss (RHC) 63:3

This coin was first struck in the year of Claudius' accession, 41 AD. "OB CIVIS SERVATOS" means "For saving all the citizens". Claudius had revoked the law of maiestas, which had allowed emperors like Tiberius to destroy opponents by accusing them of treason. Claudius also recalled exiles, reduced taxes, and awarded the Praetorian Guard the largest monetary gift (Donativum) ever given by an emperor. Therefore, he was considered worthy of the civic wreath (corona civica) and clupeus virtutis.1 commentsCharles S

Claudius, sestertius of AD 41-50Æ sestertius (26.7g, Ø34mm, 6h), Rome mint, struck AD 41-50.
Obv.: TI·CLAVDIVS CAESAR·AVG·PM TR P IMP, laureate head of Claudius facing right.
Rev.: EX SC / OB / CIVES / SERVATOS within an oak wreath.
RIC 96 (C); BMC 115; Cohen 39; Sear (RCV 2K) 1849; Foss (RHC) 63:3

This type was first struck in the year of Claudius' accession, 41 AD. As Claudius had revoked the maiestas law (allowing emperors to destroy opponents accusing them of treason), reduced taxes, and awarded the Praetorian Guard with a large Donativum, the Senate awarded him the corona civica and clupeus virtutis.Charles S

Claudius. Æ Sestertius. AD 41-50. Rome mint. (23.91g, 36mm.) TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head to right / EX S C P P OB CIVES SERVATOS in four lines within oak-wreath. RIC I 112; BMCRE 185.

From the inventory of a German dealer.

Gaius ("Caligula"), RIC 37, Sestertius of AD 38 (oak wreath)Æ Sestertius (25,55g, Ø 34mm, 6h), Rome mint, struck AD 38
Obv.: C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, laurate head left
Rev.: SPQR / P·P / OB·CIVES / SERVATOS, Text in oak wreath.
RIC 37 [R]; Sear (Roman Coins and Values) 1801; Foss (Roman Historic Coins) 13
First issue to celebrate the title PATER PATRIAE awarded to him by the senate in AD 38.
2 commentsCharles S

Gaius ("Caligula"), RIC 46, Sestertius of AD 39-40 (oak wreath)Æ sestertius (30.4g, Ø35mm, 6h) Rome mint, struck AD 39-40.
Obv.: C·CAESAR·DIVI AVG·PRON·AVG·P·M·TR·P·III·P·P, laureate head of Gaius facing left.
Rev.: S·P·Q·R / P·P / OB·CIVES / SERVATOS in four lines oak wreath.
RIC 46 (R2); BMC 58; Cohen 25; Sear (RCV 2K) 1801; Foss (RHC) 61:13
Ex G. Henzen
Second issue to publicise the title PATER PATRIAE (father of the fatherland) awarded to him in A.D.38 by the Senate.2 commentsCharles S

I-AUGUSTUS-a - 002 Denar RIC I/40bAv) CAESAR AVGVSTVS
Bare head left

Rv) OB CIVIS / SERVATOS
Oak wreath

Weight:3,1g; Ø: 21mm; Reference: RIC I/40b Mint: HISPANIA / COLONIA CAESAR AUGUSTA; struck: 19B.C.-18 B.C

Octavianus Augustus - AE sestertiusCn. Piso Cn.f. moneyer
Rome
15 BC
wreath (corona civica), two laurel branches at sides
OB / CIVES / SERVATOS
S C
•CN•PIÆ§O•CN F•III VIR•A•A•F•F
RIC I 380 (R2), BMCRE I 139, Cohen I 377, SRCV I 1649
15,9g 33mm
ex Gitbud and NaumannJ. B.

RIC 0211 VespasianusObv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III, Laureate head right
Rev: S P Q R / OB / CIVES / SERVATOS, in four lines, in oak wreath
AE/Sestertius (33.59 mm 25.55 g 6h) Struck in Rome 71 A.D. (2nd group)
RIC 211 (R), BMCRE unlisted, BNF 552
ex Jesus Vico Auction V01 lot 105
4 commentsFlaviusDomitianus

RIC 0254 VespasianusObv: IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS III, Laureate head right
Rev: S P Q R / OB / CIVES / SERVATOS, Within oak wreath
AE/sestertius (32.52 mm 24.59 g 6h) Struck in Rome 71 A.D. (3rd issue)
RIC 254 R2, BMCRE 573, BNF 551
Purchased on eBay from Mulcrow3 commentsFlaviusDomitianus

RIC 0700 VespasianAR Denarius, 2.68g
Rome Mint, 74 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: OB CIVES SERVATOS around oak wreath
RIC 700 (R2). BMC p. 7 †. RSC 275. BNC -.
Ex Private Collection.

A very rare variant of the oak wreath type struck for Vespasian in 74. The much more common variants of this type have SPQR within the oak wreath. Alternately, here we have the legend OB CIVES SERVATOS around the wreath: OB CIVES above; SERVATOS below. This variant is so rare Mattingly citing Cohen in BMCRE stated in a footnote that this type needed verification. Curiously, in the RIC concordance with the first edition, this type is listed as old RIC 17 'Unverified: plated hybrid?' (again citing Cohen) without a new corresponding RIC number even though it is in the catalogue as RIC 700 with no such disclaimers. My example possibly has evidence of being plated; however, the flaking and cracking on the surface could just be due to preservation issues, the style is consistent with official denarii, and it is a double die match with the similarly worn RIC plate coin which shows no signs of plating. Additionally, Curtis Clay has an example from different dies that is solid silver.

The corona civica was originally a military honour bestowed upon a Roman who had saved a fellow citizen's life in battle. It was one of the greatest public honours. In the imperial era the honour developed from a coveted military decoration into an imperial emblem granted by the Senate to the emperor. The wreath was made of oak leaves and is sometimes called a corona quercea after the common name for the oak. The Wreath was awarded to Vespasian by the Senate for rescuing the Roman people from civil war and bringing about peace.

NB: The coin was originally posted here in 2015: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=103696.01 commentsDavid Atherton

RIC 0700 Vespasian denarius IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head right

Oak wreath (Corona Civica), with legend OB CIVES above, SERVATOS below.

Rome 74 CE
3.01g

RIC 700 (R2)

Ex-Harlen J. Berk from the Curtis Clay Collection (with his ticket) Buy or Bid 224 lot 77, Ex-Gurbules Chicago Show April 1997

RIC cites just two specimens: in Shapwick Villa hoard and a private collection (pl. 6; from different dies). Only one other in Forum galleries (Atherton). A very rare coin.7 commentsJay GT4

RIC 1137 Vespasian (1)Æ Sestertius, 25.51g
Lyon mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.; globe at point of bust
Rev: S P Q R / •P•P• / OB CIVES / SERVATOS within oak wreath
RIC 1137 (R). BMC p. 198 note ‡. BNC 800.
Ex Leu Web Auction 8, 29-30 June 2019, lot 1008.

During the great bronze issue of 71 a sestertius reverse type was struck at both Rome and Lyon (Lugdunum) which commemorates the Senate awarding the corona civica to Vespasian. The corona civica was originally a military honour bestowed upon a Roman who had saved a fellow citizen's life in battle. It was one of the greatest public honours. In the imperial era the honour developed from a coveted military decoration into an imperial emblem granted by the Senate to the emperor. The wreath was made of oak leaves and is sometimes called a corona quercea after the common name for the oak. Artistically it is sometimes depicted with acorns scattered amongst the leaves. Plutarch believed the oak was chosen for this highest of honours for several reasons. The tree was easily found throughout the countryside and was quite convenient for fashioning a wreath when the need arose. Also, the oak is sacred to Jupiter and Juno and thus was an appropriate symbolic honour given to one who has saved the life of a fellow Roman citizen, or indeed the state. Finally, the early settlers of Rome, the Arcadians, were nicknamed 'acorn-eaters' in an oracle of Apollo.

The Wreath was awarded to Vespasian by the Senate for rescuing the Roman people from civil war and bringing about peace. The legend within the wreath S P Q R / P P / OB CIVES / SERVATOS translates as: 'The Senate and the Roman People / Father of the Nation / For Having Saved the Citizens'. This rare Lugdunese specimen commemorating the award was struck during the first bronze issue at that mint.

Cleaned surfaces with brass toning.5 commentsDavid Atherton

RIC 1137 Vespasian (2)Æ Sestertius, 24.61g
Lyon mint, 71 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.; globe at point of bust
Rev: S P Q R / •P•P• / OB CIVES / SERVATOS within oak wreath
RIC 1137 (R). BMC p. 198 note ‡. BNC 800.
Acquired from Savoca Coins, October 2022.

The Corona Civica Wreath was awarded to Vespasian by the Senate for rescuing the Roman people from civil war and bringing about peace. The legend within the wreath S P Q R / P P / OB CIVES / SERVATOS translates as: 'The Senate and the Roman People / Father of the Nation / For Having Saved the Citizens'. This rare Lugdunese specimen commemorating the award was struck during the first bronze issue at that mint.1 commentsDavid Atherton

RIC 1137 VespasianusObv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III, Laureate head right; globe under the neck
Rev: S P Q R / P P / OB CIVES / SERVATOS, in four lines, in oak wreath
AE/Sestertius (35.24 mm 25.21 g 6h) Struck in Lugdunum (Gaul) 71 A.D.
RIC 1137 (R), BMCRE unlisted, BNF 800
ex Künker Auction 326 Lot 13524 commentsFlaviusDomitianus

RIC 1209 VespasianÆ Sestertius, 26.76g
Lyon mint, 77-78 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r., globe at point of bust
Rev: S P Q R /OB/CIVES/SERVATOS within oak wreath
RIC 1209 (R). BMC -. BNC 824.
Acquired from eBay, May 2021. Formerly in NGC holder #2104827-029, grade VG.

In 77-78 Lugdunum (modern Lyon) after a hiatus of several years struck a decently sized issue of bronze coinage, presumably to address a shortage in the Western provinces. This sestertius reverse type was struck at both Rome and Lyon (Lugdunum) commemorates the Senate awarding the corona civica to Vespasian. The corona civica was originally a military honour bestowed upon a Roman who had saved a fellow citizen's life in battle. It was one of the greatest public honours. In the imperial era the honour developed from a coveted military decoration into an imperial emblem granted by the Senate to the emperor. The wreath was made of oak leaves and is sometimes called a corona quercea after the common name for the oak. Artistically it is sometimes depicted with acorns scattered amongst the leaves. Plutarch believed the oak was chosen for this highest of honours for several reasons. The tree was easily found throughout the countryside and was quite convenient for fashioning a wreath when the need arose. Also, the oak is sacred to Jupiter and Juno and thus was an appropriate symbolic honour given to one who has saved the life of a fellow Roman citizen, or indeed the state. Finally, the early settlers of Rome, the Arcadians, were nicknamed 'acorn-eaters' in an oracle of Apollo.

The Wreath was awarded to Vespasian early in his reign by the Senate for rescuing the Roman people from civil war and bringing about peace. The fact the type was still struck seven to eight years after the initial award demonstrates the potent propaganda value of it on the coinage.1 commentsDavid Atherton

Roman Empire, AUGUSTUS Denarius, RIC 77A, Oak LeafOBV: CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head right
REV: OB/CIVES/SERVATOS in three lines within wreath with ties inward
3.3g, 17mm

Minted at Colonia Patricia, 19 BCLegatus

Roman Empire, Augustus, Denarius - Oak Wreath (RIC 75a) AR Denarius
Colonia Patricia, Spain 19 BC
3.52g

Obv: Bare head of Augustus (R)
CAESAR AUGUSTUS

Rev: OAK WREATH/CIVIC CROWN with ties in centre, OB CIVIS - SERVATOS above and below.

RIC 75a BMC 3761 commentsOptimo Principi

Roman Empire, Augustus, Sestertius of 18 BCÆ Sestertius, 25,72g, 37mm, 10h; Rome, 18 BC
Obv.: C MARCI L F CENSORIN AVG III VIR AAA F F around large S C, large S C
Rev.: OB / CIVIS / SERVATOS three lines in double wreath.
RIC 325 [R2]; Mattingly (BMCRE) 178; Cohen 454; Sear RCV II 16471 commentsCharles S

Roman Empire, CALIGULA, AD 37 - 41.Gaius (Caligula), AD 37 - 41.
AE sestertius, Roma mint, AD 37-38.
Obv. C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, laureate head left.
Rev. SPQR / PP / OBCIVES / SERVATOS within oak-wreath.
RIC 37 (I, 111).
27,20g, 35mm.

Provenance: Hess-Divo, Auction 309, lot 133.
1 comments

ROMAN EMPIRE, Claudius I, 25 January 41 - 13 October 54 A.D., Gold aureusSH37551. Gold aureus, SRCV I 1831, RIC I 15, Cohen I 34, BMCRE I 16, BnF II 30, Choice VF, weight 7.673 g, maximum diameter 18.9 mm, die axis 280o, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, 41 - 42 A.D.; obverse TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P, head right wearing oak wreath; reverse EX S C OB CIVES SERVATOS within Corona Civica, an oak wreath awarded "for saving the lives of citizens"; fine style; rare (R2)Joe Sermarini

ROMAN EMPIRE, Claudius I, 25 January 41 - 13 October 54 A.D., Gold aureusSH33184. Gold aureus, SRCV I 1831, RIC I 15, Cohen 34, BMCRE I 16, BnF II 30, VF, weight 7.644 g, maximum diameter 19.1 mm, die axis 225o, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, 41 - 42 A.D.; obverse TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P, head right wearing oak wreath; reverse EX S C OB CIVES SERVATOS within Corona Civica, an oak wreath awarded "for saving the lives of citizens"; impressive portrait and attractive reddish tone, similar to that of the Boscoreale Hoard found near Pompeii, small spot of rim filing at 2:00, a few small scratches and dings; rare (R2)Joe Sermarini

ROMAN EMPIRE, Claudius, AE Sestertius.EX SC PP OB CIVES SERVATOS

Countermarked: NCAPR behind head.1 comments

ROMAN EMPIRE, Galba, Rare, Jul 68-Jan 69 AD.Obv: IMP SER GALBA AVG
Bare head, right.
Rev: SPQR/OB/C S
Legend in three lines within wreath.
Denarius 3.4 gm 18 mm Mint: Rome RIC 167
Comment: Struck in recognition of Galba by the Senate. C S expands to CIVES SERVATOS.

Sestertius, EX SC/PP/OB CIVES/SERVATOSClaudius AE Sestertius. Rome, 50-54 A.D. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P, Laureate bust right / EX SC/PP/OB CIVES/SERVATOS within wreath. RIC 112. Ex. Johnathan K. Kern, Ex. Heritage AuctionsHolding_History

Sestertius, SPQR/P P/OB CIVES/SERVATOSCaligula AE Sestertius. Rome, 39-40 A.D. C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR P III PP, Laureate head left / SPQR/P P/OB CIVES/SERVATOS within wreath. RIC 46 (Rated R2)Holding_History

The Roman Empire , AUGUSTUS , OB CIVIS SERVATOS - CL V - SIGNIS RECEPTISHeavy Sestertius, uncertain mint in Syria after 23 BC, 30 g. IMP AVGVSIT] - TR POT Bare head r. Rev. CIVIS across field within linear border, all within oak wreath; above, OB and below,
SERVATOS within double circular outer line border. Extremely rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, possibly the finest specimen
known. A very interesting portrait and a wonderful untouched green patina.

Most collectors are shocked to learn that portrait sestertii of Augustus and Tiberius are extremely difficult to find in good condition, if they can find them at all. This is a stunning example of a rare type.

RIC defines this coin type as from an unknown eastern mint, perhaps Antioch. If this is indeed true it would be the only type to carry the OB CIVIS SERVATOS legend from an eastern minting facility. The curious concentric circles which almost seem to be an engraving aid, are unique to the bronzes of Augustus .
These circles are more consistent with the cistophori die construction from Ephesus and Pergamum. While linear circles are occasionally used at other mints, at Rome the bordering circles are almost always beaded.
MSG:  The ”OB CIVIS SERVATOS” designation first appears on the coinage of Augustus after the return of the Roman prisoners who had been captured during the battles lost by Crassus and, later, Marc Antony. Translated this means ”for saving the citizens” and, along with the oaken wreath given for such an honour, was placed above the doorway to the home of Augustus. This legend is often coupled with a second award to Augustus of the Clipeus Virtutis (Shield of Valour) or ”golden shield”. These types come at a time following the establishment of the Parthian peace and the return of the captured Roman soldiers. The golden shield (CL V) is found coupled with both the OB CIVIS SERVATOS legends and the SIGNIS RECEPTIS” legend coupled with an image of the returned Roman standards.
Private collection of Mr. B. MazehBrahim M

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