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Denarius - 116/115 B.C.
CN. DOMITIVS, Q. CURTIVS, M. SILANVS - Gens Curtia
Obv.: Helmeted head of Rome right. X behind; Q. CVRT before
Rev.: Jupiter in quadriga right, holding thunderbolt. A lituus above; M. SILA (LA in monogram) below. In ex. ROMA
Gs. 3,8 mm. 19,3
Craw. 285/2, Sear RCV 162Maxentius

GETA, as Caesar
AR Denarius Rome Mint
17.5 mm, 2.3 grams

OBV: L SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES, Bare head of Geta right.
REV: SEVERI PII AVG FIL, Lituus, knife, jug and sprinkler.
RIC-IVa-3

Caligula, AD 37-41 Caesarea AR Drachm 3.67 Grams, Obverse: Caligula head right, Reverse: Simulum, Lituus SR(I)-1798, RSC-12, RPC(I)-3624paul1888

Marcus Aurelius AE As. 142 AD.
AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS, bare head right / PIETAS AVG, sacrificial implements: knife, sprinkler, jug, lituus and simpulum; SC in ex.
8,5 gr. 27 mm.
Cohen 455, RIC 1240a[pius], Sear 4834Antonivs Protti

2 AugustusAugustus. 27 B.C.-A.D. 14 AR denarius. Lugdunum (Lyon) mint, 2 B.C.-A.D. 12. From the Joseph Donzanti Collection.
Augustus. 27 B.C.-A.D. 14 AR denarius (18.40 mm, 3.91 g, 11 h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint, 2 B.C.-A.D. 12. CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, laureate head right / AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT C L CAESARES, Caius and lucius caesars togate stand facing, each resting hand on a round shield with spear behind, above center on left a simpulum right and on right a lituus left. RIC 207; RSC 43; Lyon 82. aEF, area of minor flat strike.

From the Joseph Donzanti Collection. Ex Agora Auctions, 5/9/172 commentsSosius

3.5 Herennius EtruscusROMAN IMPERIAL
Herennius Etruscus
As Caesar, AD 249-251.
AR Antoninianus (22mm, 4.87 g, 12h). Rome mint. 3rd-4th emission, AD 250.

O: Radiate and draped bust right, seen from behind

R: Sprinkler, simpulum, jug, patera and lituus.
RIC IV 143 (Decius); RSC 14. VF, flan flaw on obverse, light reverse porosity, struck from a worn reverse die.

Ex-CNG
2 commentsSosius

6.5 Valerian IIVALERIAN II
AR Antoninianus, Rome Mint
254-255 AD

P C L VALERIANVS NOB CAES, Radiate draped bust r. / PIETAS AVGG, Sacrificial implements, including, lituus, knife, fluted jug turned left, simpulum and aspergillum

RIC V-1, 20; Cohen 56Sosius

8 CarinusCARINUS
BI Antoninianus. Rome mint, 282 AD
M AVR CARINVS NOB C, Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust r. / PIETAS AVGG, sacrificial implements (sprinkler, simpulum, jug, patera, knife and lituus), KAZ in ex.
RIC 157c. gVF. Ex Othilla Coins
Sosius

Mark Antony and LepidusThe Triumvirs. Mark Antony and Lepidus, 43 B.C. AR quinarius
Military mint traveling with Antony and Lepidus in Transalpine Gaul, 43 B.C.
O: M ANT IMP, emblems of the augurate: lituus, capis, and raven standing left.
R: LEP IMP, emblems of the pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, securis, and apex.
-Crawford 489/3; CRI 120; Sydenham 1158a; RSC 3.4 commentsNemonater

(00001) OCTAVIA (with MARK ANTONY)Octavia
(sister of Augustus; 4th wife of Mark Antony)
b. 69 BC- d. 11 BC
AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm 27 mm - 11.35 g; struck 39 BC
O: M ANTONIVS IMP COS DESIG ITER ET TERT, head of Antony right, wearing ivy wreath, lituus below; all within wreath of ivy and flowers
R: III. VIR. R.P.C, draped bust of Octavia right above cista; flanked by coiled snakes.
Ephesus mint.
RPC I 2201; CRI 262; Sydenham 1197; RSC 2.2 commentslaney

(02) AUGUSTUS27 BC - 14 AD
struck 2 BC - 4 AD
AR DENARIUS 3.81 g
O: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE Laureate head of Augustus, right
R: C L CAESARES, AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT Togate figures of Gaius and Lucius standing facing, holding spear and shield between them. Lituus on left, facing right; and simpulum on right, facing left
Lugdunum, RIC (I) 210.
(this is the scarcer mirror-image version of this reverse type, and shows the lituus on the left; and Gaius, with his shield in front of Lucius’ shield and the ladle by his head on the right)

3 commentslaney

*SOLD*Vespasian AR Denarius

Attribution: RIC II 43, RSC II 43, BMCRE II 50
Date: AD 71
Obverse: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M, laureate head r.
Reverse: AVGVR (above), TRI POT (below), four priestly implements:
simpulum, aspergillum, jug & lituus
Size: 19.8 mm1 commentsNoah

- SR 1395 Julius CaesarGold aureus, 7.79g, VF
Struck 46 BC at Rome; Aulus Hirtius, Praetor
C CAESAR COS TER, veiled bust of Vesta (?) to right / A HIRTIVS PR, jug between lituus and axe.
Sear 1395; Craw 466/15 commentsLawrence W

0002 - Denarius Augustus 2BC-14ACObv/CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, Augustus laureate head r.
Rev/AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, C L CAESARES in exergue. Gaius and Lucius Caesar, on l. and r., standing front, each togate and resting hand on shield; behind each shield, a spear; above, on l., a simpulum r., and on r., lituus l.

Ag, 18.5mm, 3.81g
Mint: Lugdunum.
RIC I/207 [C] - RCV 1597 - BMCRE 519 - RSC 43 - Calicó 855
ex-van Alsenoydafnis

0006 Sextus Pompey -- Pompey the Great and Neptune with Catanaean BrothersSextus Pompey, Imperator and Prefect of the Fleet
[Youngest Son of Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus (Pompey the Great)]

Obv: [MAG⦁PIVS⦁IMP⦁ITER]; portrait of Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus r.; behind jug; before lituus. Border of dots.
Rev: above, [PRAE (AE ligatured) F]; in exergue, CLAS⦁ET⦁[ORAE (AE ligatured)⦁MAR (ligatured) IT⦁EX⦁S⦁C]; Neptune standing l., wearing diadem, aplustre in r. hand, cloak over l. arm, r. foot on prow,; on either side a Catanaean brother bearing one of his parents on his shoulders1. Border of dots.
Denomination: silver denarius; Mint: Sicily, uncertain location2; Date: summer 42 - summer 39 BC3; Weight: 3.68g; Diameter: 17mm; Die axis: 30º; References, for example: Sear CRI 334; BMCRR v. II Sicily 7, 8, 9, and 10; Sydenham 1344; Crawford RRC 511/3a.

Notes:

Obverse legend: MAG[NUS]⦁PIVS⦁IMP[ERATOR]⦁ITER[UM]
Reverse legend: PRAEF[ECTUS]⦁CLAS[SIS]⦁ET⦁ORAE⦁MARIT[IMAE]⦁EX⦁S[ENATUS]⦁C[ONSULTO]

1Grueber BMCRR v. II Sicily appears a bit hesitant in his pronouncement that the representation of the Catanaean brothers in fact refers to Sextus' title Pius (p. 561), but Sear CRI appears to have no such hesitation when he states "...the type illustrates the theme of 'Pietas' in connection with the assumption of the name Pius." (p.203). DeRose Evans (1987) goes further (pp. 115 - 116), arguing that Sextus chose the Catanaean brothers ("...he consciously identifies himself with the south Italian heroes") as a way to deliberately contrast his Pietas with that of Octavian's.
2Grueber BMCRR v. II Sicily tentatively suggests Catana as a possible location and Sear CRI follows suit.
3This is the date range argued for in Estiot 2006 (p. 145). Estiot recommends returning to Crawford's proposal of 42 - 40 BC. Crawford RRC, p. 521 suggests the period in 42 BC after Sextus Pompey defeated Q. Salvidienus Rufus. Grueber BMCRR v. II Sicily, p.560 proposes 42 - 38 BC and Sydenham, p. 210 follows suit. DeRose Evans (1987), p. 129 offers a time between late summer 36 and September 36 BC.

Provenance: Ex Shanna Schmidt Numismatics 11 June 2019; from the collection of W. F. Stoecklin, Amriswil, Switzerland, acquired from Hess AG in Luzern prior to 1975. Ex Dr. Jacob Hirsch 33, 17 November 1913 Lot 1058.

Photo credits: Shanna Schmidt Numismatics

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000b. Pompey the GreatThe Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 37/6 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.49 g, 9h). Uncertain Sicilian mint, possibly Catana. Bare head of Pompey the Great right; capis to left, lituus to right / Neptune, holding aplustre and resting right foot on prow, standing left between the Catanaean brothers Anapias and Amphinomus running in opposite directions, bearing their parents on their shoulders. Crawford 511/3a; CRI 334; Sydenham 1344; RSC 17 (Pompey the Great). Fine, lightly toned, bankers’ marks on obverse.

AMPHINOMUS and ANAPIS (or Anapias), two brothers, of Silicy, respecting whom it is related that they saved their parents, at the peril of their own lives, from the flames of Etna, at the moment when an eruption of that volcano threatened their immediate destruction. This was a favourite subject with the ancients, in symbolising filial piety; and is often represented on Greek coins of Catana (Catania), where this noble action is alleged to have been performed. Of these two Sicilian brothers, types of that devoted love, which is ever cherished by good children towards the earthly anthors of their being, Cornelius Severus, alluding to Mount Edna, thus expresses himself: "Amphinomus and his brother, both equally courageous in the performance of a duty, whilst the flames murmured their threats against the neighbouring houses, rescue their decrepid father, and their aged mother."1 commentsecoli

001 - Augustus denarius - RIC 207Obv:- CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, Laureate head right
Rev:- C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, Caius and Lucius Caesars togate stand facing, each resting hand on a round shield with spear behind, above center on left a simpulum right and on r. a lituus left
Minted in Lugdunum. B.C. 2 to A.D. 4.
Ref:- BMC 533. RIC I Augustus 207

Ex-Forvm 2 commentsmaridvnvm

001. MARK ANTONYJULIUS CAESAR and MARK ANTONY. 43 BC.

Hardly any of his assassins survived Caesar for more than three years, or died a natural death. They were all condemned, and they perished in various ways---some by shipwreck, some in battle; some took their own lives with the self-same dagger with which they had impiously slain Caesar.

Fourré Denarius (19mm, 3.63 gm).

Obv: Bare head of Mark Antony right; lituus behind
Rev: Laureate head of Julius Caesar right, jug behind.
Ref: Crawford 488/1; CRI 118; Sydenham 1165; RSC 2. Near VF, porous, several large breaks in plating revealing the copper core.
Source: Ex Classical Numismatic Group 55 (13 September 2000), lot 1087.
Ex CNG Electronic Auction 105 lot 141 229/150
BFBV

I don't usually buy fourres; but in reality, I have no chance of owning this popular type given my budget. 1 commentsecoli

001e. Sextus PompeyYounger son of Pompey. Survived war against Julius Caesar, then off and on again wars against Triumvirate. Provided shelter to those fleeing the proscriptions. His control of the sea routes for grain shipments to Rome created constant problems for the Triumvirate. His main base was in Sicily until he was beaten by a fleet led by Agrippa. He finally was executed by Antony in 35 BC.

Coin: Denarius (37/6 BC). Uncertain Sicilian mint. Obv: MAG PIVS IMP ITER. Bare head right of Pompey Senior; jug to left, lituus to right. Rev: PRAEF / CLAS ET ORAE / MARIT EX S C. Neptune standing left, foot set on prow, holding aplustre; Catanean brothers to left and right, each bearing one of their parents on their shoulders.
Crawford 511/3a; CRI 334.
3.63 g., 18 mm.lawrence c

001i. CassiusC. CASSIUS LONGINUS (42 BC). Denarius. P. Lentulus Spinther, legate. Military mint, probably Smyrna. Obv: C CASSI IMP / LEIBERTAS. Diademed, veiled and draped bust of Libertas right. Rev: LENTVLVS SPINT. Capis and lituus. Crawford 500/3; CRI 221.
3.78 g., 19 mm. Naumann Auction 94, Lot 510.

1 commentslawrence c

001j. Octavian001j. Octavian
Great-nephew of Julius Caesar, who named him as heir in his will. Octavian used this de facto legitimacy to maneuver for power. In 43 BC he, Mark Antony and Marcus Lepidus formed the Second Triumvirate to defeat the assassins of Caesar. The Triumvirate began proscriptions in which over 2,000 (mostly wealthy) Romans were branded as traitors, deprived of their property, and either executed or driven into exile. This served both to eliminate enemies, and to fill the coffers of the three. Following their victory at the Battle of Philippi (42 BC), the Triumvirate divided the Roman Republic among themselves and ruled as de facto dictators. The Triumvirate collapsed, and Octavian and Antony eventually fell into all-out war. Primarily due to the military leadership of Agrippa, Octavian won the war, with the decisive victory at Actium in 31 BC. Although Octavian made displays of personal bravery on several occasions, he demonstrated little aptitude for generalship. Octavian then consolidated his power in Rome. A note on naming: he was born Gaius Octavius; after Julius Caesar's death, Octavian insisted on being called Caesar. It was primarily his opponents who continued to call him Octavian. It is now primarily a matter of convenience to use the name Octavian for him in the pre-Augustus period prior to 27 BC.

Coin: Summer 37 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.68 g, 12h). Mint in southern or central Italy. Bare head right, wearing beard / Emblems of the augurate and pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, guttus, and lituus. Crawford 538/1; CRI 312; Sydenham 1334; RSC 91; RBW 1826. From the Kalevala Collection. Ex Bacchus Collection (Heritage 61175, 25 October 2020), lot 97135. CNG Triton XXVII – Session 5, Lot 5665 (17 Jan 2024)1 commentslawrence c

001l2. Lepidus & Marc AntonyLepidus & Marc Antony. AR Quinarius. Military mint with Antony & Lepidus in Transalpine Gaul, 44-42 BC. Obv: M ANT IMP, lituus, capis & raven. Rev: M LEP IMP, simpulum, aspergillum, axe (surmounted by wolf's head) & apex. Cr489/3, Syd 1158a.lawrence c

002 a Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), Octavianus, Crawford 540-2, Rome, AR-Denarius, COS•ITER•ET•TER•DESIG Tetrastyle temple, DIVO•IVL, Rare!!!,002 a Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), Octavianus, Crawford 540-2, Rome, AR-Denarius, COS•ITER•ET•TER•DESIG Tetrastyle temple, DIVO•IVL, Rare!!!,
Octavianus. Denarius, mint moving with Octavian 36 B.C.,
avers: IMP•CAESAR•DIVI•F•III•VIR• ITER•R•P•C Head of Octavian r., slightly bearded.
revers: COS•ITER•ET•TER•DESIG Tetrastyle temple within which veiled figure standing facing and holding lituus; on architrave, DIVO·IVL and within the pediment, star.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 18mm, weight: 3,89g, axis:- 5h,
mint: Rome, date: 36 B.C., ref: Crawford 540-2, Sydenham-1338,
Q-0017 commentsquadrans

002 Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), RIC I 207, Lugdunum, AR-Denarius, AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, C L CAESARES, Gaius and Lucius standing front,002 Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), AR-Denarius, RIC I 207, Lugdunum, AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT C L CAESARES, Gaius and Lucius standing front,
avers:-CAESAR-AVGVSTVS-DIVI-F-PATER-PATRIAE, Laureate head right.
revers:- AVGVSTI-F-COS-DESIG-PRINC-IVVENT-C-L-CAESARES, Gaius and Lucius standing front, each with a hand resting on a round shield, a spear, and in field above, a lituus right and simpulum left (in "b9"-like formation).
exerg: -/-//C L CAESARES, diameter: mm, weight: g, axes: h,
mint: Lugdunum, date: 2 B.C.-4 A.D., ref: RIC-207, C-43,
Q-0013 commentsquadrans

002 Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), RIC I 490, Uncertain, Asia, Pergamum(?), AR-Cistophoric Tetradrachm, AVGV-STVS, Bunch of six ears of corn, Rare!002 Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), RIC I 490, Uncertain, Asia, Pergamum(?), AR-Cistophoric Tetradrachm, AVGV-STVS, Bunch of six ears of corn, Rare!
avers: IMP CAESAR, Beared head right, lituus to right.
reverse: No legend, AVGV STVS across fields, Bunch of six ears of corn.
exergue: AVGV/STVS//--, diameter: 28,5mm, weight: 10,16g, axis: h,
mint: City: Cistophoric mint, Region: Uncertain, Province: Asia, date: (Issue: Sutherland group III–IV (Pergamum?)) 27-26 B.C.,
ref: RIC I 490, C-32a?, Sutherland group IIIÎ³, nos. 106–15, RPC I (online) 2209, only 10 specimens, Rare!
Q-001quadrans

002 AUGUSTUS AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENTEMPEROR: Augustus
DENOMINATION: Denarius
OBVERSE: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. laureate head right
REVERSE: AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, C L CAESARES below, Gaius & Lucius standing front, each with a hand resting on a round shield, a spear, & in field above, a lituus right & simpulum left (in "b9"-like formation)
DATE: 2 BC - ca 13 AD
MINT: Lugdunum
WEIGHT: 3.63 g
RIC: I.207 (C)
Barnaba6

002. Augustus (31 BC- 14 AD)Augustus

He suffered but two severe and ignominious defeats, those of Lollius [15 B.C.] and Varus [9 A.D.], both of which were in Germany. Of these the former was more humiliating than serious, but the latter was almost fatal, since three legions were cut to pieces with their general, his lieutenants, and all the auxiliaries. In fact, they say that he was so greatly affected that for several months in succession he cut neither his beard nor his hair, and sometimes he would dash his head against a door, crying: "Quintilius Varus, give me back my legions!" And he observed the day of the disaster each year as one of sorrow and mourning.

Lyons mint, 2 BC - ca 13 AD. CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. laureate head right / AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, C L CAESARES below, Gaius & Lucius standing front, each with a hand resting on a round shield, a spear, & in field above, a lituus right & simpulum left ("b9"). BMC 533, RSC 43

This is one of my first 12 caesar coins. I got this from an all text list from M&R coins. ecoli

002a4. AugustusDenarius. Lyons mint, 2 BC - ca 13 AD. CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. laureate head right / AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, C L CAESARES below, Gaius and Lucius standing front, each with a hand resting on a round shield, a spear, and in field above, a lituus right and simpulum left (in "b9"-like formation). BMC 533, RSC 43. RIC 207.lawrence c

002p Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), Spain, Caesaraugusta, Tarraconensis, RPC I 0322, AE-26, Magistrate: Mn. Kaninius Iter and L. Titius, duoviri, CAESAR AVG MN KANINIO ITER L TITIO / II VIR, Priest plowing right with the yoke of two oxen, #1002p Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), Spain, Caesaraugusta, Tarraconensis, RPC I 0322, AE-26, Magistrate: Mn. Kaninius Iter and L. Titius, duoviri, CAESAR AVG MN KANINIO ITER L TITIO / II VIR, Priest plowing right with the yoke of two oxen, #1
avers: AVGVSTVS DIVI F, Laureate head right; simpulum to left, lituus to right.
reverse: CAESAR AVG MN KANINIO ITER L TITIO / II VIR, Priest plowing right with yoke of two oxen.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 26,0-27,0 mm, weight: 10,85g, axis:6h,
mint: City: Caesaraugusta, Region: Hispania, Province: Tarraconensis,
Magistrate: L Titius (duovir); Mn Kaninius Iter (duovir),
date: B.C.,
ref: RPC I 0322, SNG Cop 544, Vives 148–1, 2, Hill 14–5, Beltrán 9, NAH 979,
Q-0011 commentsquadrans

0030 - Denarius Caecilia 81 BCObv/Head of Pietas r. wearing diadem; before, stork.
Rev/Jug and lituus, IMPER in ex. Laurel-wreath border.

Ag, 19.5mm, 3.76g
Moneyer: Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius.
Mint: North Italy.
RRC 374/2 [dies o/r: 30/33] - BMCRR Spain 47 - Syd. 751 - RSC Caecilia 44 - RCV 302
ex-Gerhard Hirsch, auction 250/1, lot 7961 commentsdafnis

0036 - Denarius Cassia 55 BCObv/Head of Genius Populi Romani r. with sceptre over shoulder.
Rev/Eagle on thunderbolt r., on l. lituus, on r. jug, below Q CASSIVS.

Ag, 19.4mm, 3.59g
Moneyer: Q. Cassius Longinus
Mint: Rome.
RRC 428/3 [dies o/r: 126/140] - BMCRR Rome 3868 - RSC Cassia 7 - Syd. 916
ex-Tkalec, auction 27 apr 2007, lot 1621 commentsdafnis

0054 - Denarius Vespasian 71 ACObv/IMP CAESAR VESP AVG PM, Vespasian laureate head r.
Rev/AVGVR TRI POT, l. to r. simpulum, aspergillum, jug and lituus (emblems of the augurate and potificate).

Ag, 18.9mm, 3.19g
Mint: Rome.
RIC II.1/356 [CC] - RCV 2282 - BMCRE 64 - RSC 45
ex-Numismática Craven (Valencia Coin Fair)dafnis

0060 - Denarius Minucia 134 BCObv/Helmeted head of Roma r., behind crossed X.
Rev/TI MINVCI C F on l., RO MA above, AVGVRINI on r.; 2 togate figures, one holding a simpulum, the other a lituus, standing by statue on column.

Ag, 19.0mm, 3.93g
Moneyer: Ti. Minucius C.f. Augurinus.
Mint: Rome.
RRC 243/1 [dies o/r: 76/95] - RCV 120 - Syd. 494 - RSC Minucia 9 - Calicó 1026.
ex-Jean Elsen et Fils, auction 95, lot 311 (ex-colln. A.Senden)dafnis

01 - 01 - Sexto Pompeyo (65 - 35 A.C.)AR Denario 16,00 mm de 3,44 gr.

Anv: MAG·PIVS·IMP·ITER, Busto a cabeza desnuda de Pompeyo Magno a der. Capis detrás y Lituus delante.
Rev: PRAEF / CLAS·ET·ORAE / MARIT·EX·SC, Neptuno estante a izq., portando Aplustre (Acrostolium), su pié der. sobre una Proa de Galera, a ambos lados los hermanos Catanos Anapias y Amphinomus, quienes llevan a sus padres en los hombros.

Acuñada durante los años 37 - 36 A.C.
Ceca: Catania - Sicilia.

Referencias: Craw. 511/3a - Syd. #1344 - BMCRR Sicily #93 - RSC I #17, p.105 - Sear RCTV Vol.I #1392, p.265 - BMCRE Sicily #7 - Cohen T.1 #17, p.5

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01 05 Julius CaesarJulius Caesar. AR Denarius. Utica? Mint. 46 A.D. (3.7g, 16mm, 10h). Obv: DICT ITER COS TERT, head of Ceres right, wreathed with grain. Rev: AVGVR PONT MAX, emblems of the augurate and pontificate; aspergillum, guttus, and lituus; M (munus=gift) to right. Craw. 467/1b, Syd. 1024.

This was likely used as a donative by Caesar during his triumph of 46 B.C. While porous, this example is well centered, and the M is clearly on the flan.1 commentsLucas H

01- 01 - AUGUSTO, CAYO y LUCIO (27 A.C. - 14 D.C.)AR Denario 18 mm 3.5 gr.

Anv: "CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE" - Busto laureado a derecha.
Rev: "AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT" - Cayo y Lucio sus nietos de pié enfrentados c/u descansando su mano en un escudo redondo y lanza. En el campo centro superior Lituus (Báculo o cayado usado por los augures) a derecha y Simpulum (Copa pequeña) a Izquierda. "C L CAESARES" en exergo.

Acuñada 2 A.C. a 4 D.C.
Ceca: Lungdunum - Lyon Francia
Rareza: C

Referencias: RIC Vol.1 #207 Pag.55 - Sear RCTV Vol.1 #1597 Pag.317 - BMCRE #533 - RSC Vol.1 #43 Pag.134 - Cohen Vol.1 #42 Pag.69 - DVM #51b Pag.67 - CBN #1651
mdelvalle

01- 02 - AUGUSTO, CAYO y LUCIO (27 A.C. - 14 D.C.) AR Denario 17 x 16 mm 3.2 gr.

Anv: "CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE" - Busto laureado a derecha.
Rev: "AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT" - Cayo y Lucio sus nietos de pié enfrentados c/u descansando su mano en un escudo redondo y lanza. En el campo centro superior Lituus (Báculo o cayado usado por los augures) a izquierda y Simpulum (Copa pequeña) a derecha, "X" debajo. "C L CAESARES" en exergo.

Acuñada 2 A.C. a 4 D.C.
Ceca: Lungdunum - Lyon Francia
Rareza: S

Referencias: RIC Vol.1 #211 Pag.56 - Sear RCTV Vol.1 #1597 var Pag.317 - BMCRE #537 - RSC Vol.1 #43a Pag.134 - Cohen Vol.1 #43 Pag.69 - DVM #51c Pag.67 - CBN #1651
mdelvalle

01. Gordian III as Caesar / RIC 1.Denarius, April - July 238 AD, Rome mint.
Obverse: M ANT GORDIANVS CAES / Bust of Gordian.
Reverse: PIETAS AVGG / Sacrificial implements: lituus, knife, vase, simpulum, and sprinkler.
2.64 gm., 19.5 mm.
RIC #1 (Balbinus & Pupienus); Sear #8557.3 commentsCallimachus

0126 - Denarius Marcia 56 BCObv/ Diademed head of Ancus Marcius r.; behind, lituus and below, ANCVS.
Rev/ Equestrian statue standing on aqueduct, behind PHILIPPVS; at horse’s feet, flower. Below, AQVA MAR ligate within the arches of the aqueduct.

Ag, 20.0 mm, 3.37 g
Moneyer: L. Marcius Philippus.
Mint: Roma.
RRC 425/1 [dies o/r: 447/497] - Syd. 919 - Bab. Marcia 28
ex-J.B. González Redondo (denarios.org), jul 2011 (ex–CNG, auction e228, lot 274)dafnis

019. Caesar Augustus.Denarius, 2 BC - 4 AD, Lugdunum mint.
Obverse: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE / Laureate bust of Augustus.
Reverse: C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT / Caius and Lucius, each holding spear and shield. Lituus and Simpulum above.
3.85 gm., 19 mm.
RIC #350; RSC 43c; Sear #1597.

The reverse of this coin is unusual in that the Lituus is on the left and the Simpulum is on the right. Most coins have it the other way around.Callimachus

02 - 04 - Julio Cesar (49 - 44 A.C.)AR Denario 20/18 mm de 3,5 gr.

Anv: COS·TERT·DICT·ITER, Cabeza de Ceres a der.
Rev: AVGVR / PONT MAX , D (Donativum) en campo der., Emblemas sacerdotales, Simpulum (Copa pequeña con mango), aspergillum/aspersorio (Instrumento para espolvorear o rociar), capis y Lituus/lituo (bastón ritual augural).

Esta serie fue acuñada, probablemente, para el pago de las Legiones Victoriosas en la batalla de Thapsus/Tapso (Túnez), en la cual Julio César consiguió una victoria importante sobre Metelo Escipión y el rey númida Juba I, el 6 de abril del 46 A.C.. Por otro lado Ceres es un emblema de África.

Acuñada 46 A.C.
Ceca: Movil legionaria durante sus campañas probablemente en Útica (Norte de África).

Referencias: Craw. 467/1a, Syd. #1023, BMCRR (África)#21, RSC I Caesar #4a P.106, Babelon II Iulia #16 P.14, Sear RCTV I #1403/1 P.268, Cohen I #4 P.8, Sear Imperators #57mdelvalle

02 02 Augustus. Caius and LuciusAugustus. 27 B.C. to 14 A.D. AR Denarius. Lyons Mint. c. 2 B.C.- 4 A.D. 3.68 g./20 mm. Obverse: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, Laureate head right. Reverse: AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, C L CAESARES in exergue, Caius and Lucius Caesars standing facing, shield and spears between, simpulum and and lituus above. RIC 207. 1 commentsLucas H

02 B.C. - 4 A.D Augustus DenariusSilver denarius, S 1597, RIC 207, BMC 533, EF, Lugdunum mint, 3.876g, 19.2mm, 180o, 2 B.C. - 4 A.D.;
obverse CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, laureate head right;
reverse C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, Caius and Lucius Caesars togate stand facing, each resting hand on a round shield with spear behind, above center on l. a simpulum r. and on r. a lituus l.;
lustrous, nice portrait, reverse slightly off centerjimwho523

020 Vespasian (69-79 A.D.), RIC² 0042, RIC II(1962) 029, Rome, AR-Denarius, AVG V R/PON MAX, Sacrificial implements, #1020 Vespasian (69-79 A.D.), RIC² 0042, RIC II(1962) 029, Rome, AR-Denarius, AVG V R/PON MAX, Sacrificial implements, #1
avers: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M, Laureate head right.
reverse: AVG V R/ PON MAX, Sacrificial implements: simpulum, aspergillum, jug and lituus.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 16,5-18mm, weight: 3,25g, axes:7h,
mint: Rome, date: 70-72 A.D., ref: RIC² 0042, RIC II(1962) 029, RSC 42, BMC 48,
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020 Vespasian (69-79 A.D.), RIC² 0043, RIC II(1962) 030, Rome, AR-Denarius, AVG V R/TRI POT, Sacrificial implements, #1020 Vespasian (69-79 A.D.), RIC² 0043, RIC II(1962) 030, Rome, AR-Denarius, AVG V R/TRI POT, Sacrificial implements, #1
avers: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M, Laureate head right.
reverse: AVG V R/ TRI POT, Sacrificial implements: simpulum, aspergillum, jug, and lituus.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 18,0-18,5mm, weight: 3,21g, axes:7h,
mint: Rome, date: 70-72 A.D., ref: RIC² 0043, RIC II(1962) 030, RSC-43, BMCRE- 50
Q-0011 commentsquadrans

020 Vespasian (69-79 A.D.), RIC² 0356, RIC II(1962) 042, Rome, AR-Denarius, AVG V R/TRI POT, Sacrificial implements, #1020 Vespasian (69-79 A.D.), RIC² 0356, RIC II(1962) 042, Rome, AR-Denarius, AVG V R/TRI POT, Sacrificial implements, #1
avers: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, Laureate head right.
reverse: AVG V R/ TRI-POT, Sacrificial implements: simpulum, aspergillum, jug, and lituus.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 15,5-16mm, weight: 3,13g, axes: 5h,
mint: Rome, date: 72-73 A.D., ref: RIC² 0356, RIC II(1962) 042, RSC-45,
Q-0011 commentsquadrans

020 Vespasian (69-79 A.D.), RIC² 0356, RIC II(1962) 042, Rome, AR-Denarius, AVG V R/TRI POT, Sacrificial implements, #2020 Vespasian (69-79 A.D.), RIC² 0356, RIC II(1962) 042, Rome, AR-Denarius, AVG V R/TRI POT, Sacrificial implements, #2
avers: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, Laureate head right.
reverse: AVG V R/ TRI-POT, Sacrificial implements: simpulum, aspergillum, jug, and lituus.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 16,0-18,0mm, weight: 3,55g, axes: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 72-73 A.D., ref: RIC² 0356, RIC II(1962) 042, RSC-45,
Q-0022 commentsquadrans

020 Vespasian (69-79 A.D.), RIC² 0356, RIC II(1962) 042, Rome, AR-Denarius, AVG V R/TRI POT, Sacrificial implements, #3020 Vespasian (69-79 A.D.), RIC² 0356, RIC II(1962) 042, Rome, AR-Denarius, AVG V R/TRI POT, Sacrificial implements, #3
avers: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, Laureate head right.
reverse: AVG V R/ TRI-POT, Sacrificial implements: simpulum, aspergillum, jug, and lituus.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 16,0-17,0mm, weight: 3,23g, axes: 7h,
mint: Rome, date: 72-73 A.D., ref: RIC² 0356, RIC II(1962) 042, RSC-45,
Q-0032 commentsquadrans

0233 - Denarius Servilia 57 BCObv/ Head of Flora with flower crown; behind, lituus; around, FLORAL PRIMVS.
Rev/ Soldiers facing each other, holding swords and shields; in ex., C SERVEIL; C F on field.

Ag, 18.8 mm, 3.85 g
Moneyer: C. Servilius C.f.
Mint: Rome.
RRC 423/1 [dies o/r: 99/110]
ex-DNW, auction Feb 2019, lot 6831 commentsdafnis

027 BC-14 AD - AUGUSTUS AR denarius - struck 2 BC-ca. 13 ADobv: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE (laureate head right)
rev: AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, C L CAESARES below (Gaius & Lucius standing front, each with a hand resting on a round shield, a spear, & in field above, a lituus right & simpulum left ["b9"])
ref: RIC I 207, BMC 533, RSC 43
mint: Lugdunum
3.35gms, 18mm

This type was struck to celebrate Gaius and Lucius Caesars, the sons of Marcus Agrippa, as heirs to the imperial throne. Gaius became Princeps Iuventutis in 5 BC and Lucius in 2 BC. They died in 4 AD and 2 AD respectively, thus promoting Tiberius to heir apparent. An obligatory issue for collectors.berserker

027a12. CaracallaAR Denarius. 198 AD. Obv: M AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF, draped bust right. Rev: DESTINATO IMPERAT, lituus, helmet, bucranium and simpulum. RIC 6, RSC 53.lawrence c

032c01. Maximus AE Sestertius. (32mm, 20.75 g, 12h). Rome mint. 3rd emission of Maximinus I, late AD 236-237. Obv: MAXIMVS CAES GERM, bare-headed, draped bust right. Rev: PIETAS AVG, lituus, knife, patera, vase, simpulum, and sprinkler, SC in ex. RIC 11, Cohen 7.
lawrence c

037a Marcus Aurelius (139-161 A.D. as Caesar, 161-180 A.D. as Augustus), RIC III 1240a (Ant.Pius), Rome, AE-As, PIETAS AVG, Sacrificial implements, Scarce! #1037a Marcus Aurelius (139-161 A.D. as Caesar, 161-180 A.D. as Augustus), RIC III 1240a (Ant.Pius), Rome, AE-As, PIETAS AVG, Sacrificial implements, Scarce! #1
avers: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG P II F COS, Bare head right.
reverse: PIETAS AVG, Sacrificial implements: knife, sprinkler, jug, lituus and simpulum, SC in exergue.
exergue: -/-//SC, diameter: 27,0mm, weight: 9,56g, axis: 5h,
mint: Rome, date:140-144 A.D.,
ref: RIC III. 1240a (Ant.Pius), p-174, C 455, Sear 4834,
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040c01. Herennius EtruscusAs Caesar. AR Antoninianus. Obv: Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C, radiate draped bust right. Rev: PIETAS AVGVSTORVM, whip, ladle, jug, patera & lituus. RIC 143, RSC 14.lawrence c

046d01. SaloninusAntoninianus. Lyons, 256AD. Obv: SALON VALERIANVS CAES, radiate, draped bust right. Rev: PIETAS AVGG, Sacrificial implements: lituus, knife, vase turned left, simpulum and aspergillum. RIC V-1, 9; RSC 41; Sear 10767.lawrence c

048 - Antoninus Pius AE As - RIC 704cAE As
Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head left
Rev: TR POT COS II, Knife, sprinkler, ewer, lituus, and simpulum.
Minted in Rome. A.D. 140
Reference:- RIC III 704c.1 commentsmaridvnvm

048c03. Valerian JuniorAntoninianus. Rome mint, 254-255 AD. Obv: P LIC VALERIANVS CAES, radiate, draped bust right. PIETAS AVGG, sacrificial implements: aspergillum, simpulum, vase turned left, knife and lituus. RIC V-1, 19; Cohen 45 (RSC 45).lawrence c

051 Caracalla (196-198 A.D. Caesar, 198-217 A.D. Augustus ), Rome, RIC IV-I 004, AR-Denarius, SEVERI AVG P II FIL, Sacrificial implements, Scarce! #1051 Caracalla (196-198 A.D. Caesar, 198-217 A.D. Augustus ), Rome, RIC IV-I 004, AR-Denarius, SEVERI AVG P II FIL, Sacrificial implements, Scarce! #1
avers: M AVR ANTONI NVS CAES, Bare-headed, draped bust right.
reverse: SEVERI AVG P II FIL, Sacrificial implements: lituus, axe, jug, simpulum, and sprinkler.
exergue:-/-//--, diameter: 17,0-19,5mm, weight: 2,86g, axis: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 196-198 A.D.,
ref: RIC IV-I 4, p-212, RSC 857, BMC 184, Scarce!,
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051 Caracalla (196-198 A.D. Caesar, 198-217 A.D. Augustus ), Rome, RIC IV-I 006a, AR-Denarius, DESTINATO IMPERAT, Sacrificial implements, Scarce!, #1051 Caracalla (196-198 A.D. Caesar, 198-217 A.D. Augustus ), Rome, RIC IV-I 006a, AR-Denarius, DESTINATO IMPERAT, Sacrificial implements, Scarce!, #1
avers: M AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF, Bare-headed, draped bust right.
reverse: DESTINATO IMPERAT, Sacrificial implements: lituus, axe, cruet, simpulum and sprinkle.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 16,0mm, weight: 2,63g, axis: h,
mint: Rome, date: 196-198 A.D.,
ref: RIC IV-I 6a, p-212, RSC 53,
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06. Gordian III as Caesar / RIC 1.Denarius, April - July 238 AD, Rome mint.
Obverse: M ANT GORDIANVS CAES / Bust of Gordian.
Reverse: PIETAS AVGG / Sacrificial implements: lituus, knife, vase, simpulum, and sprinkler.
2.64 gm., 19.5 mm.
RIC #1 (Balbinus & Pupienus); Sear #8557.

This denarius was minted near the beginning of the 99 day reign of Balbinus and Pupienus. Denarii of Gordian III as Caesar are quite rare, so it is likely they were minted only to commemorate the occasion of his proclamation as Caesar. When the antoninianus was re-introduced about half way through the reign, none were issued in Gordian's name.

The AVGG in reverse legend refers to Balbinus and Pupienus. 2 commentsCallimachus

061b01. Tetricus IITetricus II
271 - 274 AD
AE Antoninianus, Colonia Agrippinensis Mint, 19mm, 1.76 grams. Obverse: C P E TETRICVS CAES, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Tetricus right.
Reverse: PIETAS AVGVSTOR, Pontifical implements: sprinkler, simpulum, jug and lituus.
RIC 259.
lawrence c

063 Maximus. AR denariusobv: IVL VERVS MAXIMVS CAES drp. bust r.
rev: PIETAS AVG jug between lituus and knife to l. simpulum
and sprinkler to r.hill132

066 - Caracalla denarius - RIC 004 (Limes)Obv:– M AVR ANTONINVS CAES, Laureate bust right
Rev:– SEVERI AVG PII FIL, Lituus, knife, jug, simpulum and sprinkler
Reference:– RIC 4maridvnvm

068 - Geta denarius - RIC 003Obv:– L SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES, Bare headed, draped bust right
Rev:– SEVERI PII AVG FIL, Lituus knife, simpulum and sprinkler
Minted in Rome. A.D. 198-200
Reference:– BMS S147-8, RIC 3 (Scarce), RSC 188maridvnvm

076a Philippus II. (244-7 A.D., Caes, 247-9 A.D. Aug.), RIC IV-III 215, Rome, AR-Antoninianus, PIETAS AVGVSTOR, Sprinkler, simpulum, jug, knife, and lituus, Rare!076a Philippus II. (244-7 A.D., Caes, 247-9 A.D. Aug.), RIC IV-III 215, Rome, AR-Antoninianus, PIETAS AVGVSTOR, Sprinkler, simpulum, jug, knife, and lituus, Rare!
avers:- M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, Radiate and draped bust right.
revers:- PIETAS AVGVSTOR, Sprinkler, simpulum, jug, knife, and lituus.
exergo: -/-//--, diameter: 22mm, weight: g, axis: h,
mint: Rome, date: 244-246 A.D., ref: RIC-IV-III-215, RSC 32, Sear 2651, VM 7, Rare!
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0801 Hadrian Denarius Roma 125-127 AD Priest's implementsReference.
RIC II, 198d; Strack 189; RIC III, 801

Bust A2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head with drapery

Rev. COS III
Priest's implements: Simpulum, Aspergillum, Jug, Lituus

2.94 gr
18 mm
6hokidoki

0804 Hadrian Denarius Roma 125-127 AD Priest's implementsReference.
Strack 189a; RIC --; Cohen --; RIC III, 802

Bust A2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder

Rev. COS III
Priest's implements with horizontal axe below: Simpulum, Aspergillum, Jug, Lituus.

3.38 gr
mm
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081 Herennius Etruscus (251 A.D.), AR-Antoninianus, RIC IV-III 143, Rome, PIETAS AVGVSTORVM, Scarce, #1,081 Herennius Etruscus (251 A.D.), AR-Antoninianus, RIC IV-III 143, Rome, PIETAS AVGVSTORVM, Scarce, #1,
avers:- Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C, Radiate, draped bust right.
revers:- PIETAS AVGVSTORVM, Sprinkler, simpulum, jug, and lituus.
exe:-/-//--, diameter: 20-23,5 mm, weight: 3,55g, axis: 5h,
mint: Rome, date: 250 A.D., ref: RIC-IV-III-143, p-139, C-14,
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081 Herennius Etruscus (251 A.D.), AR-Antoninianus, RIC IV-III 143, Rome, PIETAS AVGVSTORVM, Scarce, #2,081 Herennius Etruscus (251 A.D.), AR-Antoninianus, RIC IV-III 143, Rome, PIETAS AVGVSTORVM, Scarce, #2,
avers:- Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C, Radiate, draped bust right.
revers:- PIETAS AVGVSTORVM, Sprinkler, simpulum, jug, and lituus.
exe: -/-//--, diameter: 21-23mm, weight: 3,63g, axis: h,
mint: Rome, date: 250 A.D., ref: RIC-IV-III-143, p-139, C-14,
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081 Herennius Etruscus (251 A.D.), AR-Antoninianus, RIC IV-III 143, Rome, PIETAS AVGVSTORVM, Scarce, #4,081 Herennius Etruscus (251 A.D.), AR-Antoninianus, RIC IV-III 143, Rome, PIETAS AVGVSTORVM, Scarce, #4,
avers:- Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C, Radiate, draped bust right.
revers:- PIETAS AVGVSTORVM, Sprinkler, simpulum, jug, and lituus.
exe:-/-//--, diameter: 21-22,5 mm, weight: 3,95g, axis: 7 h,
mint: Rome, date: 250 A.D., ref: RIC-IV-III-143, p-139, C-14,
Q-0012 commentsquadrans

093 Saloninus (258-260 A.D. Caesar), Colonia-Agrippina, RIC V-I 009A, AR-Antoninianus, -/-//--, PIETAS AVG, Sacrificial instruments, #1093 Saloninus (258-260 A.D. Caesar), Colonia-Agrippina, RIC V-I 009A, AR-Antoninianus, -/-//--, PIETAS AVG, Sacrificial instruments, #1
avers: SALON VALERIANVS CAES, Radiate, draped bust right.
reverse: PIETAS AVG, Sacrificial implements: Lituus, knife, patera, vase, simpulum and sprinkler.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 22,5-24,5mm, weight: 2,63g, axis: 0h,
mint: Colonia-Agrippina, date: 258-259 A.D.,
ref: RIC V-I 9A, p-, C-41, Göbl 0914e, Sear 10767,
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098 - Herennius Etruscus, Antoninianus - RIC 014Obv:– Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C, Radiate draped bust right
Rev:– PIETAS AVGVSTORVM, Whip, ladle, jug, patera and lituus
Minted in Rome. Jan-Dec A.D. 250
Reference:– RIC 143. RSC 14 1 commentsmaridvnvm

1) Julius Caesar FoureeJULIUS CAESAR
AR Denarius fouree.

CAESAR IMP, laureate head right, lituus & simpulum behind / M METTIVS, Venus standing left with Victory & scepter, shield resting on globe; control letter to left.

Cr480/3; Syd 1056, RSC 34, Sear5 #1407
RM00292 commentsSosius

100 - Saloninus, Antoninianus - RIC 009Obv:– SALON VALERIANVS CAES, Radiate, draped bust right
Rev:– PIETAS AVG, Lituus, knife, jug, simpulum and sprinkler
Minted in Rome. A.D. 258-260
Reference:– Hunter 8. RIC 9. RSC 41.

Weight 3.23g. 22.76mm.maridvnvm

101. NervaNerva

Nerva is credited with beginning the practice of adopting his heir rather than selecting a blood relative. Nerva's reign was more concerned with the continuation of an existing political system than with the birth of a new age. Indeed, his economic policies, his relationship with the senate, and the men whom he chose to govern and to offer him advice all show signs of Flavian influence. In many respects, Nerva was the right man at the right time. His immediate accession following Domitian's murder prevented anarchy and civil war, while his age, poor health and moderate views were perfect attributes for a government that offered a bridge between Domitian's stormy reign and the emperorships of the stable rulers to follow.

Denarius. IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR POT II, laureate head right / COS III PATER PATRAE, ladle, sprinkler, jug & lituus. RSC 51. ecoli

117Hadrian 117-38 AD
AR denarius
Obv "HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS"
Laureate bust right
Rev "COS III"
Simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus
Rome mint
RIC 198d2 commentsmauseus

121 - Tetricus II copy - Barbarous radiate copy of Antoninianus - RIC 072Barbarous imitation of Antoninianus
Obv:– S (sic) P E TETRICVS CAES, radiate and draped bust right
Rev:– PIETAS AVGVSTOR, Sacrificial implements, spinkler, simpulum, jug and lituus
Barbarous imitation
Reference:– Copies RIC 259; Elmer 773, 777; AGK (corr.) 5a;maridvnvm

1346 - L. Marcius Philippus, denariusRome mint, 56 BC
[ANCVS] Head of Ancus Marcius right, lituus behind him
PHILIPVS AQUA MAR, Equestrian statue above a five arch aqueduct
3.66 gr
Ref : RCV #382, RSC, Marcia # 28Potator II

135 B.C., C. Minucius Augurinus, Republic AR-Denarius, Crawford 242/1, Rome, C•A/VG//--, Ionic column surmounted by the statue, #1135 B.C., C. Minucius Augurinus, Republic AR-Denarius, Crawford 242/1, Rome, C•A/VG//--, Ionic column surmounted by the statue, #1
avers: Helmeted head of Roma right, ROMA behind, X below the chin.
reverse: C•A-VG flanking Ionic column surmounted by the statue, at the base, two stalks of grain; on left, L. Minucius Augurinus standing right, holding patera, foot on modius; on right, M. Minucius Faesus standing left, holding lituus.
exergue: C•A/VG//--, diameter: 17,0-18,7mm, weight: 3,54g, axis: 0h,
mint: Rome, date: 135 B.C., ref: Crawford 242/1, Sydenham 463, Minucia 3.,
Q-0011 commentsquadrans

1550 - Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, DenariusDenarius minted in 43 BC
M ANTO IMP RPC, Head of Mark Antony right, lituus behind him
CAESAR DIC, Head of Caesar right, jug behind him
3.76 gr
Ref : HCRI # 123, RCV #1465, Cohen #36 commentsPotator II

196-198 AD - CARACALLA denarius obv: M AVR ANTONINVS CAES (draped bust right)
rev: SEVERI AVG PII FIL (sacrificial implements: lituus, axe, jug, simpulum & sprinkler)
ref: RIC IVi 4, RSC 587 (3frcs)
mint: Rome
3.42gms, 17mm
Scarceberserker

196_Caracalla_As_RIC_404_1Caracalla (198 – 217 AD)
AE As/Dupondius, Rome, 196 – 197
M AVR ANTONINVS CAES;
Bareheaded and draped bust right
SEVERI AVG PII FIL, SC in exergue;
Lituus, knife, patera, jug, simpulum and sprinkler
5,99 gr, 23 mm
RIC IVa, 404; BMC V, 615; C. 586ga77

198Caracalla 198-217 AD
AR denarius
Obv "M AVR ANTONINVS CAES"
Draped bust right
Rev "SEVERI AVG PII FIL"
Lituus, knife, jug, simpulum and sprinkler
Rome mint
RIC 4 mauseus

1997.161.6 Gordian Caesar; Rome, RIC 3Sestertius, 17.72 g

Obverse: M ANT GORDIANVS CAES; Bare head, draped bust right.
Reverse: PIETAS AVGG S C in exergue; Priestly emblems, Jug between lituus, knife, and patera on left, simpulum and sprinkler on right.
Ref: RIC 3; C 183, 20 fr; BMC 64gordian_guy

1ac1 Pompey the GreatFormed First Triumvirate with Caesar and Crassus in 60 BC. Murdered in Egypt, 48 BC.

Denarius, minted by son Sextus Pompey

42-40 BC

Head of Pompey the Great right between jug and lituus
Neptune right foot on prow, flanked by the Catanaean brothers, Anapias and Amphinomus, with their parents on their shoulders

Struck by Sextus Pompey after his victory over Salvidienus and relates to his acclamation as the Son of Neptune. Although Sextus Pompey was the supreme naval commander, Octavian had the Senate declare him a public enemy. He turned to piracy and came close to defeating Octavian. He was, however, defeated by Marcus Agrippa at the naval battle of Naulochus (3 September 36 B.C.). He was executed by order of Mark Antony in 35 B.C.

SRCV I 1392, RSC I Pompey the Great 17, Sydenham 1344, Crawford 511/3a, BM Sicily 93

Plutarch said of Pompey: In Pompey, there were many [causes] that helped to make him the object of [the Roman people's] love; his temperance, his skill and exercise in war, his eloquence of speech, integrity of mind, and affability in conversation and address; insomuch that no man ever asked a favour with less offence, or conferred one with a better grace. When he gave, it was without assumption; when he received, it was with dignity and honour.1 commentsBlindado

1af Lepidus_2Quinarius

M LEP IMP, simpulum, aspergillum, axe (surmounted by wolf's head) & ape

M ANT IMP, lituus, capis (jug) and raven

Military mint with Marcus Aemilius Lepidus & Antony in Transalpine Gaul, 44-42 BC

Cr489/3, Syd 1158a

Lepidus was a member of the Second Triumvirate.

According to Plutarch's Life of Pompey: Sulla, however, was annoyed at seeing to what a height of reputation and power Pompey was advancing, but being ashamed to obstruct his career, he kept quiet. Only, when in spite of him and against his wishes Pompey made Lepidus consul, by canvassing for him and making the people zealously support him through their goodwill towards himself, seeing Pompey going off through the forum with a throng, Sulla said: "I see, young man, that you rejoice in your victory; and surely it was a generous and noble thing for Lepidus, the worst of men, to be proclaimed consul by a larger vote than Catulus, the best of men, because you influenced the people to take this course. Now, however, it is time for you to be wide awake and watchful of your interests; you have made your adversary stronger than yourself." But Sulla showed most clearly that he was not well-disposed to Pompey by the will which he wrote. For whereas he bequeathed gifts to other friends, and made some of them guardians of his son, he omitted all mention of Pompey. And yet Pompey bore this with great composure, and loyally, insomuch that when Lepidus and sundry others tried to prevent the body of Sulla from being buried in the Campus Martius, or even from receiving public burial honours, he came to the rescue, and gave to the interment alike honour and security.

Soon after the death of Sulla, his prophecies were fulfilled, and Lepidus tried to assume Sulla's powers. He took no circuitous route and used no pretence, but appeared at once in arms, stirring up anew and gathering about himself the remnants of faction, long enfeebled, which had escaped the hand of Sulla. His colleague, Catulus, to whom the incorrupt and sounder element in the senate and people attached themselves, was the great Roman of the time in the estimate set upon his wisdom and justice, but was thought better adapted for political than military leadership. The situation itself, therefore, demanded Pompey, who was not long in deciding what course to take. He took the side of the nobility, and was appointed commander of an army against Lepidus, who had already stirred up a large part of Italy and was employing Brutus to hold Cisalpine Gaul with an army.

Other opponents against whom Pompey came were easily mastered by him, but at Mutina, in Gaul, he lay a long while besieging Brutus. Meanwhile, Lepidus had made a hasty rush upon Rome, and sitting down before it, was demanding a second consulship, and terrifying the citizens with a vast throng of followers. But their fear was dissipated by a letter brought from Pompey, announcing that he had brought the war to a close without a battle. For Brutus, whether he himself betrayed his army, or whether his army changed sides and betrayed him, put himself in the hands of Pompey, and receiving an escort of horsemen, retired to a little town upon the Po. Here, after a single day had passed, he was slain by Geminius, who was sent by Pompey to do the deed. And Pompey was much blamed for this. For as soon as the army of Brutus changed sides, he wrote to the senate that Brutus had surrendered to him of his own accord; then he sent another letter denouncing the man after he had been put to death. The Brutus who, with Cassius, killed Caesar, was a son of this Brutus, a man who was like his father neither in his wars nor in his death, as is written in his Life. As for Lepidus, moreover, as soon as he was expelled from Italy, he made his way over to Sardinia. There he fell sick and died of despondency, which was due, as we are told, not to the loss of his cause, but to his coming accidentally upon a writing from which he discovered that his wife was an adulteress.Blindado

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