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3 Augustae - Plotina, Marciana and MatidiaFrom left to right: Plotina, wife of Trajan; Marciana, sister of Trajan; Matidia, daughter of Marciana and mother of the empress Sabina, wife of Hadrian.Charles SJul 17, 2012
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Roman Empire, Galba, unrecorded sestertius of AD 68-69 Æ Sestertius (25.2g, Ø33mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 68-69.
Obv.: IMP SER GALBA CAES AVG P M TR P, laureate draped bust of Galba facing right.
Rev.: LIBERTAS PVBLICA (around edge) S C (in field), Libertas standing left, holding pileus (liberty cap) and staff.
ex D.Ruskin (Oxford, 1997)
Not listed in RIC nor Cohen. Curtis Clay confirms that this is a new variety, giving the following additional information: "The obv. die is Kraay's A88, Aes of Galba pl. VII, known to him with rev. Victory holding Palladium, one spec., Paris = Giard 173, pl. XII = RIC 353. That's the only obv. die Kraay or RIC knew with this exact obv. legend and the laureate, draped bust. ... This LIBERTAS PVBLICA rev. die was apparently unknown to Kraay in any combination."
Charles SJul 16, 2012
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Nero, RIC 391, Sestertius of AD 65 (Annona & Ceres)Æ sestertius (22.8g, Ø35mm, 6h), Lugdunum mint, struck AD 65.
Obv.: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head of Nero facing left, globe below bust.
Rev.: ANNONA AVGVSTI CERES (around) S C (in ex.), Annona standing right, Ceres seated left holding a sceptre; Modius on altar between them; ship in the background.
RIC 391; Cohen 15; Sear 2000 (RCV) 1952v.
ex Roma Numismatics Ltd; ex Künker 2008Charles SJul 15, 2012
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Trajan, RIC 632, Sestertius of AD 112-114 (Portus Traiani)Æ Sestertius (26.66g, Ø35mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 112-114.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P CO[S VI P P] laureate draped bust of Trajan facing right.
Rev.: [PORTVM TRAIANI] around, S C in ex., Basin of Trajan's harbour at Portus Traiani, near Ostia, surrounded by warehouses, ships in centre.
RIC 632 (R2); Cohen 305; STrack 438; MIR 470v (18 spec.; same die pair as Woytek Plate 94-470v3); BMC 770A (but COS V must be COS VI); RHC 104:59
ex Jean Elsen Auction 95; ex coll. A. Senden: "L'architecture des monnaies Romaines".Charles SJul 14, 2012
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Trajan, RIC 534, Sestertius of AD 107 (Trajan spears Dacian)Æ Sestertius (24.3g, Ø34mm, 6h) Rome mint. Struck AD 107.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V P P laureate head of Trajan right wearing aegis.
Rev.: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI (around) S C (in ex.), Trajan on horseback galloping right, thrusting spear at fallen Dacian.
RIC 534 [S]; Cohen 503; Sear 2000 (RCV) 3204; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 101:25
This type celebrates the victory over the Dacians in AS 106.Charles SJul 13, 2012
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Trajan, RIC 523, Sestertius of AD 103-111 (Victory)Æ Sestertius (25.3g, Ø35mm, 6h) Rome mint. Struck AD 103-111.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P laureate head of Trajan right
Rev.: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI (around) S C [in ex.] Winged Victory standing left, placing a wreath on a trophy.
RIC 523 [S]; Cohen 444Charles SJul 13, 2012
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Trajan, RIC 459, Sestertius of AD 108-111 (Alim Ital)Æ Sestertius (27.6g, Ø32mm, 6h) Rome mint. Struck AD 110.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P laureate head of Trajan right; draped over left shoulder.
Rev.: S·P·Q·R·OPTIMO PRINCIPI (around) ALIM·ITAL (in ex.) S C (in field), Annona standing left, a cornucopiae and holding two corn ears above a child standing at left.
RIC 459 [S]; Cohen 7; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 103:53
This type advertises Trajan's expansion of Nerva's charity to the poor children of Italy.Charles SJul 13, 2012
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Trajan, RIC 412, Sestertius of AD 99-100 (Concordia)Æ Sestertius (24.8g, Ø34mm, 6h) Rome mint. Struck AD 99-100.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M, laureate head of Trajan right
Rev.: TR POT COS III PP (around) S C (in ex.), Concordia seated left, with patera and cornucopiae.
RIC 412; Cohen 623Charles SJul 13, 2012
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Trajan, RIC 390, Sestertius of AD 98-99 (Pax)Æ Sestertius (20.7g, Ø33mm, 6h) Rome mint. Struck AD 98-99.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M, laureate head of Trajan right.
Rev.: TR POT COS II (around) S C (in ex.), Pax seated left, holding a branch and a sceptre.
RIC 390; Cohen 611Charles SJul 13, 2012
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Nero, RIC 179, Sestertius of AD 64 (port of Ostia) Æ sestertius (26.8g, Ø33mm, 5h), Rome mint, struck AD 64.
Obv.: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head of Nero facing left.
Rev.: AVGVSTI (around above) S POR OST C (around below), Bird's-eye view of the harbour of Ostia, with at the top a statue of Neptune on pharos; at the bottom reclining Tiber river-god holding a dolphin; to left, crescent-shaped pier with portico; to right, crescent shaped row of breakwaters; in the centre, eight ships.
RIC 179 (S); Cohen 40; BMC 223
ex Künker Auction 153Charles SJul 13, 2012
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Nero, RIC 265, Sestertius of AD 66 (Temple of Janus) Æ sestertius (28.86g, Ø35.95mm, 6h), Rome mint, struck ca. AD 65.
Obv.: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head of Nero facing left.
Rev.: PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT (around) S C (in field), Janus temple with closed double doors right.
RIC 265; BMCRE 160; CBN 373; Cohen 144; Mac Dowall (The Western Coinages of Nero, ANS NNM 161) 153; cf. Sear (Roman Roins & Their Values I) 1958 - for a similar issue from Lugdunum with a variant form of obverse type
Certificate of Authenticity issued by David R. Sear, Ancient Coin Certification Service (A.C.C.S.) on November 3, 2014, Ref 061CR/RI/CR/E .
Historical background (by David Sear): The reverse depicts the "Twin Janus" (IANVS GEMINVS) and relates to the achievements of the celebrated Roman general Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo. His victories in the East led to a settlement with Parthia over the vexed Armenian question, occasioning the ceremonial closing of the doors of the "Twin Janus" signifying peace throughout the empire (AD 65). The nature of this curious structure, situated in the Roman Forum, is best explained by John Melville Jones in A Dictionary of Ancient Coins - "It consisted of two arched gateways joined by walls, without a roof. When the Roman went to war, the gates were opened and when they were at peace, the gates were shut. The structure was not a temple in the strict sense of the word and was referred to as "the Janus". It is represented on coins of Nero, some of which show it from one side and others from the opposite side, so that it is clear it had gates at each end. The accompanying inscription translates to: "Peace being provided on land and sea for the Roman People, he closed the Janus"Charles SJul 13, 2012
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Claudius, RIC 98, Sestertius of AD 42Æ sestertius (27.5g, Ø34mm, 6h), Rome mint, struck AD 42.
Obv.: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, laureate head of Claudius facing right.
Rev.: NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMAN IMP (around) S C (in field), Triumphal arch surmounted by equestrial statue right, between two trophies.
RIC 98 (S); Cohen 48; Sear 2000 (RCV) 1851; Foss (RHC) 63:9
This issue honours Nero Claudius Drusus, the father of ClaudiusCharles SJul 13, 2012
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Claudius, RIC 99, Sestertius of AD 41-50 Æ sestertius (27.5g, Ø34mm, 6h), Rome mint, struck AD 41-50.
Obv.: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P, laureate head of Claudius facing right.
Rev.: SPES AVGVSTA (around) S C (in ex.), Spes advancig left, holding flower and raising her dress.
RIC 99 (C); Cohen 88; Sear 2000 (RCV) 1853
Charles SJul 11, 2012
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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.Charles SJul 11, 2012
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Claudius, RIC 115, Sestertius of AD 50-54 Æ sestertius (24.6g, Ø37mm, 6h), Rome mint, struck AD 50-54.
Obv.: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR·AVG P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head of Claudius facing right.
Rev.: SPES AVGVSTA / S C (in ex.), Spes advancig left, holding flower and raising her dress.
RIC 115 (C); Cohen 85; Sear (RCV 2K) 1854
Charles SJul 11, 2012
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Claudius, RIC 109, for Nero Claudius Drusus, Sestertius of AD 50-54 Æ Sestertius (24.2g, Ø34mm, 6h), Rome mint, struck AD 50-54.
Obv.: NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP, bare head of Nero Claudius Drusus facing left.
Rev.: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P / S C, Claudius seated left on curule chair, holding branch; weapons lying around.
RIC (Claudius) 109 (S); BMC 208; Sear (RCV 2000) 1897
Charles SJul 11, 2012
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Claudius, RIC 93, for Nero Claudius Drusus, Sestertius of AD 41-42Æ Sestertius (28.8g, Ø34mm, 6h), Rome mint, struck AD 41-42.
Obv.: NERO·CLAVDIVS·DRVSVS·GERMANICVS·IMP, bare head of Nero Claudius Drusus facing left.
Rev.: TI·CLAVDIVS·CAESAR·AVG·P·M·TR·P·IMP [/] S C, Claudius seated left on curule chair, holding a branch; weapons lying around.
RIC (Claudius) 93 (C); Cohen 8; BMC 157; Sear (RCV 2K) 1896Charles SJul 11, 2012
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Nero, RIC 326, Sestertius of AD 66 (Temple of Janus) Æ sestertius (26.2g, Ø34mm, 6h), Rome mint, struck AD 66.
Obv.: IMP NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P P P, laureate head of Nero facing left.
Rev.: PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT (around) S C (in field), Janus temple with closed double doors on the right.
RIC 326 (R2); Coh. 162
ex MPO (Netherlands, 2007)
The full reverse legend would read: PACE POPVLO ROMANO TERRA MARIQUE PARTA IANVM CLVSIT, which means "Peace having been given to the Roman people on the land and on the sea, he closed the Janus temple".
Charles SJul 10, 2012
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Nero, RIC 144, Sestertius of AD 64-66 (Triumphal arch)Æ Sestertius (24.9g, Ø35mm, 6h), Rome mint, struck AD 64-66.
Obv.: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head of Nero facing left.
Rev.: S C (in field), Triumphal arch, surmounted by a quadriga facing with Pax, standing on the left, and winged Victory, on the right. At the angles of the entablature are soldiers. The front piers of the arch are decorated with sculptures in three tiers of panels; in the niche on the left is a statue of Mars.
RIC 144; Cohen 306; Sear 2000 (RCV) 1962var.; Foss (RHC) 67:14
Nero erected a triumphal arch on the Capitoline Hill while the Parthian war was in progress in Armenia, with Corbulo capturing the Armenian capital Artaxata in AD 58. The arch was rededicated or completely dismantled after Nero's death in AD 68, and this monument is only known from coins.Charles SJul 10, 2012
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Nero, RIC 143, Sestertius of AD 64-66 (Triumphal arch) Æ Sestertius (24.3g, Ø35mm, 6h), Rome mint, struck AD 64-66.
Obv.: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head of Nero facing right with aegis.
Rev.: S C (in field), Triumphal arch is surmounted by a quadriga facing with Pax, standing on the left, and winged Victory, on the right. At the angles of the entablature are soldiers. The front piers of the arch are decorated with sculptures in three tiers of panels; in the niche on the left is a statue of Mars.
RIC 143; Sear 2000 (RCV) 1962var.; Foss (RHC) 67:14
Nero erected a triumphal arch on the Capitoline Hill while the Parthian war was in progress in Armenia, with Corbulo capturing the Armenian capital Artaxata in AD 58. The arch was rededicated or completely dismantled after Nero's death in AD 68, and this monument is only known from coins.Charles SJul 10, 2012
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Nero, RIC 164, Sestertius of AD 64-66 (Decursio)Æ Sestertius (28.7g, Ø37mm, 6h), Rome mint, struck AD 64-66.
Obv.: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER PM TR P IMP P P, laureate head of Nero left.
Rev.: DECVRSIO (in ex.) S C (in field), Nero on horseback riding left, holding spear; behind mounted soldier riding left with vexillum.
RIC 164 (S); Cohen 92; Sear (RCV 2K) 1957var.
ex G.Henzen
The reverse legend DECVRSIO derives from DECVRRO (=run downwards, charge), a word applied to military or equestrian manoeuvres. On this type, it refers Nero leading a formal cavalry parade in the Circus Maximus. Charles SJul 10, 2012
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Nero, RIC 509, Sestertius of AD 66 (Decursio)Æ sestertius (24.7g, Ø36mm, 7h), Lugdunum mint, struck AD 66.
Obv.: IMP NERO CAESAR AVG PONTIF MAX TRIB POT P P, laureate head of Nero facing right, globe below bust.
Rev.: DECVRSIO (in ex.) S C (in field), Nero on horseback riding right, holding spear; behind mounted soldier riding right with vexillum.
RIC 509 (S); BMCRE 318; Sear (Roman Coins & their Values I) 1957var.
ex D.Ruskin (Oxon, UK, 1994)
The reverse legend DECVRSIO derives from DECVRRO (=run downwards, charge), a word applied to military or equestrian manoeuvres. On this type, it refers Nero leading a formal cavalry parade in the Circus Maximus. Charles SJul 10, 2012
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Nero, RIC 402, Dupondius of AD 65 (Macellum Magnum)Æ dupondius (14.5g, 31mm, 6h). Lugdunum mint. Struck AD 65.
Obv.: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head of Nero facing left
MAC AVG (around, left and right) S C (in field, left and right of the steps). Frontal view of a building with a domed central section and
approached by steps, flanked by two-storied wings of unequal height, with porticoes adorned with guirlandes; above the steps, in the center, a statue of a standing male figure holding a long scepter.
RIC 402; BMCRE 336; Cohen 129; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 67:59
This type was issued upon the completion in A.D. 59 of the restoration of the Great Provision Market, the Macellum Augusti, also known as the Macellum Magnum. It was built by Augustus and located on the Caelium Hill. Part of it was later transformed to church S. Stefano Rotundo by Pope Simplicius.Charles SJul 09, 2012
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Nero, RIC 189var., Dupondius of AD 64 (Macellum Magnum)Æ dupondius (13.4g, Ø 28mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 64.
Obv.: NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM PM TR P IMP P P, radiate head right
Rev.: MACELLVS AVGVSTI (left and right border) S C (below, left end right of the steps) II (in ex.), Frontal view of the Macellum Magnum.
RIC 189 var [R2] (reverse legend differs); Cohen 130var (reverse legend differs), Sear RCV II 1963 var; Foss (Roman Historic Coins) 12b.
ex G.Henzen (Netherlands, 1995)
The Macellum (or Macellus) Augusti, also known as the Macellum Magnum, was Rome's Great Provision Market located on the Caelium Hill. It was completed in AD 59. Part of it was later transformed to church S.Stefano Rotundo by Pope Simplicius.
This is a very rare full legend instead of the usual abbreviation "MAC AVG". In addition, the variant "MACELLVS" is used instead of the usual "MACELLVM". This is a variant of a type (with legend MAC AVG) listed as extremely rare (R2) in RIC. A coin with the same reverse die in EF condition was auctioned by Numismatica Ars Classica, 2 April 2008, Auction 45, Lot number: 91Charles SJul 09, 2012
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Nero, RIC 187, Dupondius of AD 64 (Macellum Magnum)Æ dupondius (15.2g, Ø 29mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 64.
Obv.: NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER PM TR P IMP P P, radiate head right
Rev.: MAC AVG / S C / (II [in ex.]), frontal view of the Macellum Magnum, with a domed central section in two stories and approached by steps, flanked by two-storied wings of unequal height, with porticoes adorned with guirlandes; above the steps, in the centre, a statue of a standing male figure holding a long sceptre.
RIC 187; BMC 195; Cohen 130; Foss (Roman Historic Coins) 67:12b
This type was issued upon the completion in A.D. 59 of the restoration of the Great Provision Market, the Macellum Augusti, also known as the Macellum Magnum. It was built by Augustus and located on the Caelium Hill. Part of it was later transformed to church S. Stefano Rotundo by Pope Simplicius.Charles SJul 09, 2012
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Nero, RIC 184, Dupondius of AD 64 (Macellum Magnum)Æ dupondius (15.9g, Ø31mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 64.
Obv.: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER PM TR P IMP P P, radiate head right
Rev.: MAC AVG (around edge above) S C (in field) II (in ex.), frontal view of the Macellum Magnum, with a domed central section in two stories and approached by steps, flanked by two-storied wings of unequal height, with porticoes adorned with guirlandes; above the steps, in the center, a statue of a standing male figure holding a long sceptre.
RIC 184 (S); Sear 2000 (RCV) 1963v
This type was issued upon the completion in A.D. 59 of the restoration of the Great Provision Market, the Macellum Augusti, also known as the Macellum Magnum. It was built by Augustus and located on the Caelium Hill. Part of it was later transformed to church S. Stefano Rotundo by Pope Simplicius.Charles SJul 09, 2012
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Nero, RIC 459, As of AD 65 (Ara Pacis) Æ As (10.8g, Ø28mm, 6h), Lugdunum mint, struck AD 65.
Obv.: NERO CLAVD CAESAR·AVG GER·P M·TR·P·IMP·P·, bare head of Nero left; globe below at tip of bust.
Rev.: ARA PACIS (below) S C (left and right in field), Ara Pacis: the Altar of Peace, with decorated front panels and central double doors.
RIC 459
The Ara Pacis was built by Augustus and inaugurated in 9 BC, one year after the inauguration of the great altar in Lugdunum. The reverse shows the walled enclosure surrounding the altar.Charles SJul 08, 2012
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Trajan, RIC 750, for Marciana, Sestertius of AD 113-117 (Elephant biga)Æ Sestertius (23.87g, Ø33mm, 6h), Rome mint. Struck AD 113-117.
Obv.: DIVA AVGVSTA MARCIANA, draped diademed bust of Marciana facing right.
Rev.: EX SENATVS CONSVLTO (around), S C (in ex.), Statue of Marciana seated on elephant biga advancing left.
RIC (Trajan) 750 [R3]; Cohen 13; BMC 1086; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 104:61
ex Künker Auktion 204; exemplar der Auktion Fritz Rudolf Künker 136, Osnabrück 2008, Nr. 1009.
This type was issued to commemorate the funeral and consecration in AD 112 of Ulpia Marciana, the sister of Trajan, mother of Matidia, grandmother of the empress Sabina. Like Trajan's wife Plotina, she refused the title of Augusta when it was offered to her when Trajan became emperor, but accepted it in AD 105, together with Plotina. She died in AD 112 and was immediately consecrated
Charles SJul 08, 2012
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Pupienus, RIC 22a, sestertius of AD 238Æ Sestertius (17.1g, Ø30mm, 12h), Rome mint, Struck AD 238
Obv.: IMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG, laurate, draped bust of Pupienus facing right.
Rev.: PAX PVBLICA (around), S C (in ex.), Pax seated left, holding an olive branch and a sceptre.
RIC 22a(S); Cohen 24
ex kc (FORVM) Charles SJul 07, 2012
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Trajan, RIC 761, for Matidia, Sestertius of AD 112-117 (Pietas)Æ Sestertius (25.51g, Ø35mm, 6h), Rome mint. Struck AD September 112-117.
MATIDIA AVG DIVAE MARCIANAE F, draped diademed bust of Matidia facing right.
PIETAS AVGST (around) S C (in ex.), Pietas standing left, placing her hands on the heads of two children.
RIC (Trajan) 761 [R3]; Cohen 11 (350 fr.); BMC 1088; MIR 730 var.1 (33 spec.); Strack 521; Banti 1 (20 spec.); Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 107:112
ex Ibercoins, Madrid
Matidia was the daughter of Trajan's sister Marciana and thus niece of Trajan, born about AD 68. She assumed the title of Augusta upon the death of her mother in 112. On reverse, Pietas symbolizes Matidia with her daughters Matidia the younger and Sabina, future wife of Hadrian. After her death in 119, a temple was dedicated to her on the forum of Trajan.Charles SJul 06, 2012
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Claudius, RIC 106, for Germanicus, As of AD 50-54Æ As (10.8g, 29mm, 6h). Rome mint, struck AD 50-54.
Obv.: GERMANICVS CAESAR·TI AVG F DIVI AVG, head of Germanicus facing right.
Rev.: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR·AVG GERM PM TR P IMP·P P around large S·C
RIC (Claudius) 106; Cohen 9
Germanicus was the brother of Claudius and the father of Gaius ("Caligula") Charles SJul 05, 2012
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Gaius ("Caligula"), RIC 58, for Agrippa, As of AD 37-41 (Neptune)Æ As (11.5g, 28mm, 6h). Rome mint, struck under Gaius, AD 37-41.
Obv.: M·AGRIPPA·L·F·COS·III head of Agrippa with rostral crown facing left
Rev.: S C Neptune standing facing left, holding dolphin and trident
RIC (Gaius) 58; Cohen 3; BMC (Tiberius) 161
Perhaps struck under Caligula in memory of his maternal grandfather Agrippa, although Caligula hated him; perhaps under Tiberius starting as early as 14 AD. Charles SJul 05, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 600, Sestertius of AD 142 (Concordia Exercituum) Æ Sestertius (30.1g, Ø32.5mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 142.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM (around) S C (in field), Concordia standing left, holding Victory and a legionary standard.
RIC 600; Cohen 139 (6 fr.); BMC 1232; Strack 827 (3 coll.); Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 54 (2 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins & their Values II) 4157
ex G.Henzen (2012)
Although RIC 600 rates it as "C" (common), in reality it is very rare: Strack 827 lists it for 3 (of a total of 30) collections only: British Museum, Paris, and Vienna; Banti cites two specimens only.Charles SJul 05, 2012
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Gaius ("Caligula"), RIC 38, As of AD 37-38 (Vesta)Æ As (11.5g, 30mm, 6h), Rome mint, struck AD 37-38.
Obv.: C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT bare head of Gaius facing left.
Rev.: VESTA S C Vesta veiled and draped, seated left on a throne, holding a patera in her right hand and a long sceptre in her left
RIC 38 (C); Cohen 27
ex CNG, 2000 ("nr EF, warm brown patina, exceptional surfaces")
Charles SJul 04, 2012
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Vespasian, RIC 243, Sestertius of AD 71 (Pax) Vespasian, RIC 243, Sestertius of AD 71 (Pax)
Æ Sestertius (26.15g, Ø34.5mm, 6h). Roman mint. Struck AD 71.
Obv.: IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS III, laureate head right.
Rev.: PAX AVGVSI (around) S C (in field), Pax standing left, holding olive branch ad cornucopiae.
RIC 243 (C3); Cohen 327Charles SJun 29, 2012
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Titus, RIC (Vespasian) 427, Sestertius of AD 72 (Mars) Æ Sestertius (24.9g, Ø33mm, 6h). Roman mint. Struck AD 72.
Obv.: T CAES VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT COS II, laureate head of Titus right.
Rev.: S C (field), Mars advancing right, holding spear and carrying a trophee over his left shoulder.
RIC (Vespasian) 427; Cohen 199Charles SJun 29, 2012
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Vespasian, RIC 760 (var.), mule using Titus reverse, Dupondius of AD 74Æ Dupondius (13.2g, Ø22mm, 7h). Rome mint. Struck AD 74.
Obv.: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head left
Rev.: TR·POT·COS III·CENSOR, winged caduceus between two crossed cornucopiae
obv.: RIC 759 x rev.:RIC 761/2 (near RIC 760 (R2))
ex G.Henzen
This is a mule with the obverse corresponding to RIC 759 (Vespasian) and reverse corresponding to RIC 761-762 (Titus). RIC 760 is also a mule using the same Titus reverse, but with obverse legend VESPASIAN (RIC 757), not VESPASIANVS like this one. This issue is associated with bronzes of smaller denominations minted in Rome for use in Syria. A record of this coin has been added to Forum's Gallery "Unlisted and Unpublished Coins"Charles SJun 28, 2012
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Vespasian, RIC 1172, As of AD 71 (Securitas)Æ As (10.8g, Ø28mm, 6h). Lugdunum mint. Struck AD 71.
obv.: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III laureate head right, globe at tip of bust.
rev.: SECVRITAS AVGVSTI (around) S C (ex.), Securitas seated right, resting head on raised arm, holding a sceptre; altar before.
RIC 1172 (C); Cohen 506Charles SJun 28, 2012
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Domitian, RIC 78, Sestertius of AD 81 (Minerva)Æ Sestertius (24.7g, Ø35mm, 6h), Rome, AD 81 (13 Sept.-31 Dec.)
Obv.: IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M, laureate head right
Rev.: TR P COS VII DES VIII P P (around) S C (in field), Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left with a spear, left hand on hip.
RIC II-1 78 ; BMCRE II 261; Cohen 555 (4 fr.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values I) 2780 var. (legend).
ex. Edgar L. Owen Ltd.Charles SJun 27, 2012
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Vespasian, RIC 159, Sestertius of AD 71 ((Judea capta) Æ Sestertius (24.0g, Ø34mm, 6h). Roman mint. Struck AD 71.
Obv.: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM TR P P P COS III laureate head right
Rev.: IVDAEA CAPTA (around) S C (in ex.), to the right, Judea seated right, mourning under palm, shield before her; to the left, a captive standing right with hands tied behind.
RIC 159 (C3); Cohen 232
ex G.Henzen (Netherlands, 1996)
This issue commemorates the defeat of the Jewish revolt and the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70. Charles SJun 27, 2012
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Titus, RIC 499, Sestertius of AD 80-81 (Mars) Æ Sestertius (25.5g, Ø34.5mm, 6h). Eastern mint (Thrace?). Struck AD 80-81.
Obv.: IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII, laureate head of Titus right.
Rev.: S C (field), Mars, with cloak, advancing right, carrying spear and trophy over his shoulder.
RIC 499 (C); Cohen 203Charles SJun 27, 2012
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Titus, RIC (Vespasian) 425, Sestertius of AD 72 (Roma)Æ Sestertius (23.8g, Ø33mm, 6h). Roman mint. Struck AD 72.
Obv.: T CAES VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT COS II laureate head of Titus right.
Rev.: ROMA; S C (in field), Roma standing left, holding spear and a Victory figurine.
RIC (Vespasian) 425 (R2); Cohen 181
Charles SJun 27, 2012
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Vespasian, RIC 1208, Sestertius of AD 77-78 (Salus) Æ Sestertius (25.2g, Ø36mm, 6h). Lugdunum mint. Struck AD 77-78.
Obv.: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM TR P P P COS VIII, laureate head right.
SALVS AVGVSTA (around) S C (ex.), Salus seated left, holding patera and sceptre.
RIC 1208 (C)Charles SJun 27, 2012
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Vespasian, RIC 179, Sestertius of AD 71 (Pax)Æ Sestertius (26.15g, Ø34.5mm, 6h). Roman mint. Struck AD 71.
Obv.: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM TR P P P COS III laureate head right.
Rev.: PAX AVG (around) S C (ex.), Pax standing right, setting fire to a pile of arms; to the left, a column with a statue of Minerva on top and a shield against it; to the right, a lighted altar.
RIC 179 (R2); BMCRE 553; Cohen 239
ex Jean Elsen (Bruxelles); ex coll. A.Senden: l'architecture des monnaies romaines.
This issue is dedicated to the defeat of the Jewish revolt and fall of Jerusalem in AD 70.
Charles SJun 27, 2012
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Hadrian, RIC 950, Sestertius of AD 134-138 (Restitutori Galliae)Æ Sestertius (27.13g, Ø33mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 134-138.
Obv.: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P laureate head of Hadrian facing right.
Rev.: RESTITVTORI GALLIAE (around) S C (in ex.), Hadrian, togate, standing right, holding roll in left hand and extending right hand to raise up kneeling Gaul extending her right hand to him.
RIC 950 (S); Cohen 1249 (Fr.15); Strack 776; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 115:39
ex Gorny & Mosch auction Nov. 2010
This issue refers to Hadrian's visit to Gaul in AD 121Charles SJun 27, 2012
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Hadrian, RIC 941, Sestertius of AD 135-138 (Restitutori Africae)Æ Sestertius (24.9g, Ø33mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 135-138.
Obv.: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P laureate draped bust of Hadrian facing left.
Rev.: RESTITVTORI AFRICAE (around) S C (in ex.), Hadrian, togate, standing left, holding roll in left hand and extending right hand to raise up kneeling Africa extending her right hand to him; Africa wears elephant trunk head-dress and holds corn ears in her left hand; in the centre, corn ears growing.
RIC 941(R); Cohen 1228; Strack 769; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 117:80
ex Mike R. Vosper
This issue refers to Hadrian's visit to Africa in AD 128, where he passed laws to stimulate agriculture.Charles SJun 27, 2012
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Faustina Sr, RIC (A. Pius) 1140, Sestertius of AD 142Æ Sestertius (25.74g, Ø31mm, 11h). Rome mint. Struck AD 142.
Obv.: DIVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA, veiled and draped bust of Diva Faustina Maior facing right
Rev.: EX·S·C·(in ex.), Statue of Faustina, holding grain ears, seated on top of a triumphal chariot drawn by two elephants with riders.
RIC (A. Pius) 1140 (rare); BMCRE 1435; Cohen 202 (25 fr.); Strack 685 (3 collections for veiled bust type); Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali III-1) 71 (6 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4627; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 125:25b
ex CNG 85 lot 918 (2010)
Commemorating the funeral of Faustina in A.D. 141Charles SJun 26, 2012
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Marcus Aurelius, RIC (Antoninus Pius) 1351, Sestertius of AD 158-159Æ Sestertius (28.8g, Ø32mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 158-159.
Obv.: AVRELIVS CAES AVG PII F, bare head of Aurelius Caesar, facing right.
Rev.: TR POT XIII COS II (around) S C (in field), Virtus standing right, foot on helmet, holding inverted spear and parazonium.
RIC (Antoninus Pius) 1349B(a) (rev. legend CAESAR in error); Cohen 748; Strack 1189; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali III-1) 380 (3 spec.).Charles SJun 26, 2012
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Marcus Aurelius, RIC (Antoninus Pius) 1270, Sestertius of AD 147-148Æ Sestertius (19.6g, Ø31mm, 11h). Rome mint. Struck AD 147-148.
Obv.: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F, bare-headed, draped bust of Aurelius Caesar, facing right.
Rev.: TR POT II COS II around, S | C, Fides standing right, holding corn ears and a basket of fruits.
RIC (A.Pius) 1270; Cohen 614; Strack 1016; Banti 304 (5 spec.)Charles SJun 26, 2012
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Faustina Jr, RIC (A. Pius) 1383, sestertius of AD 155-156Æ Sestertius (25.09g, Ø31mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 155-156.
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVG PII AVG FIL, draped bust of Faustina Minor, facing right.
Rev.: S C (in field), Diana standing left, holding arrow and resting bow on ground.
RIC 1383; BMCRE 2180; Cohen 206; Strack 1325; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali III-2) 112 (4 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4717.
ex Numis.be Eeckhout Joselito auction, May 2012
Charles SJun 26, 2012
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Maximinus I, RIC 64, Sestertius of AD 235-236 Æ Sestertius (22.6g, Ø30mm, 12h), Rome mint, Struck AD 235-236
Obv.: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, laurate, draped bust of Maximinus I facing right.
Rev.: SALVS AVGVSTI (around) S C (in ex.), Salus seated left, holding a patera, feeding a snake arising from an altar.
RIC 64; Cohen 88Charles SJun 26, 2012
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Maximinus I, RIC 90, Sestertius of AD 236-238 Æ Sestertius (23.8g, Ø31mm, 12h), Rome mint, Struck AD 236-238
Obv.: MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM, laurate, draped bust of Maximinus I facing right.
Rev.: VICTORIA GERMANICA (around) S C (in field), Victoria standing left, holding wreath and palm branch; captive at her feet.
RIC 90; Cohen 109; Foss (RHC) 199:9
Issued to celebrate the victories in Germany during the years AD 236-238.
Charles SJun 26, 2012
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Pupienus, RIC 20, Sestertius of AD 238Æ Sestertius (16.76g, Ø31mm, 12h), Rome mint, Struck AD 238
Obv.: IMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG, laurate, draped bust of Pupienus facing right.
Rev.: CONCORDIA AVGG (around), S C (in ex.), Concordia seated left, holding a patera and a double cornucopiae.
RIC 20; BMC 254:43; Cohen 7
ex Jean Elsen auction 98Charles SJun 26, 2012
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Philip I, RIC 150c, Sestertius of AD 244-249Æ Sestertius (17.75g, Ø28.4mm, 12h), Rome mint, Struck AD 244-249
Obv.: IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, laurate, draped bust of Philip I facing right.
Rev.: PM TR P IIII COS III P P (around) S C (in field), Felicitas standing left, holding a long caduceus and cornucopiae.
RIC 150c (S); Cohen 140
ex cgb.fr
Charles SJun 26, 2012
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Postumus, RIC 143, double sestertius of AD 259-268 Æ Double sestertius (11.3g, Ø28mm, 8h), Rome mint, Struck AD 259-268
Obv.: IMP C M CASS LAT POSTVMVS P P AVG, radiate, draped bust of Postumus facing right.
Rev.: LETITIA AVG (around) S C (in ex.), Galley travelling.
RIC 143; Cohen 177 var.Charles SJun 26, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 533a, As of AD 139 (Fortuna) Æ As (10.6.02g, Ø27m, 12h), minted AD 139, Rome
Obv.: IMP T AEL CAES HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS, bare head right
Rev.: P M TR POT COS II around, S C in field, Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae.
RIC 533; Cohen 651; Strack 753; BMCRE IV 1137.
ex old British collection (1996)
This type belongs to the second issue after the accession of Antoninus Pius. The names of Aelius and Hadrianus were added to his title to honour his adoptive father who had been deified on Antoninus' insistence and which earned him the title "Pius". In later issues the names of Aelius and Hadrianus will be dropped in later issues to reappear in his fourteenth to fifteenth tribunician year.Charles SJun 26, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 553, Dupondius of AD 139Æ Dupondius (12.6g, Ø27mm, 6h), minted AD 139, Rome
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, radiate head of Antoninus Pius right
Rev.: TR POT COS II around, S C in field, Fides, draped, standing right, holding two cornears downwards and plate of fruit on raised l. hand.
RIC 553; Cohen 847; BMC 1164; Strack 804 (3 collections: Berlin, Paris, Vienna).
ex WCNC (2001)Charles SJun 26, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 772, Sestertius of AD 145-147 (Honos) Æ Sestertius (22.8g, Ø 31mm, 10h), Rome mint, Struck AD 145-147, Rome
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PI-VS P P TR P, laurate head of Antoninus Pius facing right
Rev.: HONORI AVG COS IIII (around), S C (in field), Honos standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae.
RIC 772 (S); Cohen 414; Strack 983
ex Numismatik Lanz (2009)
Charles SJun 26, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 609, Sestertius of AD 140-144 (Mars Ultor) Æ Sestertius (21.9g, Ø33mm, 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.: MARTI VLTORI (around) S C (in field), Mars, helmeted and in military dress, standing right, holding inverted spear, resting left hand on a shield.
RIC 609; Cohen 550; BMCRE IV 1252, Strack 839 (3 coll.); Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 232 (10 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4193
ex D. Ruskin (Oxford, UK, 1995)
Marti Ultori = "to Victorious Mars"Charles SJun 26, 2012
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Trajan, RIC 586, Dupondius of AD 107 (Trophy)Æ Dupondius (12.9g, Ø26mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 107.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V P P, radiate head of Trajan facing right.
Rev.: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI (around), S C (in field), Trophy with shields at base.
RIC 586; Cohen 573; Sear 2000 (RCV) 3224
Charles SJun 25, 2012
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Trajan, RIC 551, Sestertius of AD 106-111 (Trajan's triumph)Æ Sestertius (22.66g, Ø34mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 106-111.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate head of Trajan, facing right.
Rev.: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI (around) S C (in ex.), Trajan standing facing on throne, holding an olive branch and a sceptre, being crowned by a flying Victory; on each side a nude figure stretches his arms towards him; the throne is placed on a podium ornamented with guirlands on which four emblems are placed with an eagle seated in front of each.
RIC 551 [R2]; Cohen 519 (fr.50); Strack 364; MIR 184; Banti 224 (2 spec.); Roman Historical Coins: 101/35
ex Bolaffi Ambassador Auction 313
This issue celebrates Trajan's triumph in first Dacian war. The nude figures represent Dacians in imploring gesture; the four eagles represent the four victorious legions.Charles SJun 25, 2012
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Trajan, RIC 571, Sestertius of AD 103-4 (Circus Maximus)Æ Sestertius (24.27g, Ø32.95mm, 5h). Rome mint. Struck AD 103-4.
Obv/ IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P laureate bust of Trajan facing right wearing aegis on chest.
Rev/ SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI [around] S C [in ex.], bird's-eys view on the Circus Maximus in Rome, as seen from the Forum Boarium, showing portico in foreground with eleven arched entrances and monumental gate surmounted by quadriga on right, two additional arches, each surmounted by quadriga behind the portico at both ends, the central spina adorned with tall obelisk of Rameses II at center flanked by equestrian statue of Trajan on left and shrine of Cybele on right , the two metae (turning posts) placed at the extremities; at the far side of the Circus, a curved wall incorporating a tetra-style shrine of Sol.
RIC 571 [R] and pl. x, 187 (rev. only); Cohen 546 (Fr.60); Strack 391; BMC 856; Banti 275 (4 spec.); MIR 175c and pl. 28 (citing 20 examples of this variety; same obv. die as plate 175c1; same rev. die as 175c1); RCV 3208 var. (bust draped instead of aegis)
ex G. Henzen (Netherlands, 2000)
Certificate of Authenticity issued by David Sear / A.C.C.S. Ref. 104CR/RI/C/CR, January 10, 2015 graded F, very rare and of considerable historical interest
Extract of the Certificates' Historical & Numismatic Note: "The reverse of this orichalcum sestertius commemorates the completion in AD 103 of a major restoration of the Circus Maximus, following a great fire that had severely damaged the famous arena in the time of the Flavian emperors. The origin of the Circus Maximus, situated in the Murcia valley between the Palatine and Aventine hills, is quite obscure. An enclosure for chariot racing, it had parallel sides and one semicircular end, all fitted with seats for spectators, and an axial rib (spina) marked at each end by turning-posts (metae) dividing the arena into two runs. At the open end were the curved stables (carceres) sufficient to accommodate twelve teams of horses. Traditionally founded by King Tarquinius Priscus, it does not seem to have become a permanent structure until 329 BC (Livy viii. 20.1). In later times, it was much embellished, notably by Augustus who erected on the spina the great Egyptian obelisk of Rameses II from Heliopolis (it now stands in the Piazza del Populo). The vast arena was frequently damaged by the fires that afflicted the imperial capital; on several occasions, there was loss of life when structural failure occurred under the weight of the huge crowds that attended the events. Trajan was himself an ardent fan of the Circus so it is scarcely surprising that he took on the task of restoring the arena. The present specimen is a good example of the rare issue that commemorated the completion of this undertaking. More than a century later (AD 213), the Emperor Caracalla issued a similar type to record his own restoration work on the Circus Maximus. The last recorded games in this celebrated arena took place under the Ostrogothic king Totila in AD 550."
Charles SJun 25, 2012
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Trajan, RIC 469, Sestertius of AD 107-111 (Third donative)Æ Sestertius (24,33g, Ø34mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 107-111.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P laureate bust of Trajan draped over left shoulder facing right.
Rev.: CONGIARIVM TERTIVM (around) S C (in ex.), Trajan seated left on platform, officer seated on a second, lower platform, with Liberalitas statue and tripod; man in toga on steps before the second platform.
RIC 469 [R]; BMC 769; Cohen 45 (Fr.20); MIR 312b (21 spec.); Strack 415; Banti 37 (14 spec.); RHC 102:48
ex Bolaffi Ambassador auction
This issue commemorates the third donative upon Trajan's return to Rome in AD 107 after the second Dacian war.Charles SJun 25, 2012
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Nero, RIC 391, Sestertius of AD 65 (Annona & Ceres)Æ sestertius (25.6g, Ø35mm, 6h), Lugdunum mint, struck AD 65.
Obv.: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head of Nero facing left, globe below bust.
Rev.: ANNONA AVGVSTI CERES (around) S C(in ex.), Annona standing right, Ceres seated left holding a sceptre; Modius on altar between them; ship in the background.
RIC 391; Cohen 15; Sear 2000 (RCV) 1952v.Charles SJun 25, 2012
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Nero, RIC 390, Sestertius of AD 65 (Annona & Ceres)Æ sestertius (19.7g, Ø33mm, 6h), Lugdunum mint, struck AD 65.
Obv.: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head of Nero facing right.
Rev.: ANNONA AVGVSTI CERES (around) S C(in ex.), Annona standing right, Ceres seated left holding a sceptre; Modius on altar between them; ship in the background.
RIC 390; BMC 305; Cohen 14ff; Sear 2000 (RCV) 1952v.Charles SJun 25, 2012
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Elagabalus, RIC 402, for Julia Maesa, Sestertius of AD 222 Æ Sestertius (20.02g, Ø32.5mm, 12h), Rome mint, Struck AD 222
Obv.: IVLIA MAESA AVG, diademed and draped bust of Julia Maesa, mother of Elagabalus, facing right.
Rev.: PVDICITA (around) S C (in ex.), Pudicita seated left, raising veil and holding sceptre.
RIC (Elagabalus) 417 (S); Cohen 40
ex cgb.frCharles SJun 25, 2012
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Elagabalus, RIC 402, for Julia Soaemias, Sestertius of AD 220-221 Æ Sestertius (26.90g, Ø30mm, 12h), Rome mint, Struck AD 220-221
Obv.: IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG, diademed and draped bust of Julia Soaemias facing right.
Rev.: VENVS CAELESTIS (around) S C (in field), Venus caelestis standing left, holding apple and long sceptre; star in field.
RIC 402 (R); Cohen 11
ex CNG 85 (2010) lot 964
Venus Caelestis is a Roman adaptation of a Syrian goddess brought by princesses from the east to Rome. The only coins with this reverse type are of the Severan empresses.Charles SJun 25, 2012
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Marcus Aurelius, RIC 1029, Sestertius of AD 171-172 (VIC GER)Æ sestertius (23,6g, Ø30mm, 12h) Rome mint, struck AD 171.
Obv.: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI, laureate head of Marcus Aurelius facing right.
Rev.: IMP VI COS III (around) S C (in field), winged Victoria standing right attaching to a tree a shield inscribed VIC GER
RIC 1029; Cohen 272
"VIC GER" stands for "Victoria Germanica". This type was issued to celebrate the first victories over de Germans in AD 171
Charles SJun 25, 2012
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Commodus, RIC (Marcus Aurelius) 1524, Sestertius of AD 175-176Æ Sestertius (24.8g, Ø33mm, 5h), Rome mint, struck AD 175-176.
Obv.: L.AVREL.COMMODO CAES AVG FIL GERM SARM, bare headed draped bust of young Commodus facing right.
Rev.: IOVI CONSERVATORI (around) S C (in field), Large figure of Jupiter standing left holding long sceptre and thunderbolt over smaller figure of Commodus, standing left and holding a trophy.
RIC (Marcus Aurelius) 1524 (R)
ex Jesus Vico S.A.Charles SJun 25, 2012
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Antoninus Caesar, RIC (Hadrian) 1088, As of AD 138 (Clasped hands) Æ As (10.2g, Ø27mm, 6h), Rome mint, struck under Hadrian during Feb.25th-July 10th, 138 AD.
Obv.: IMP T AELIVS CAESAR ANTONINVS, bare head of Antoninus facing right.
Rev.: TRIB POT COS (around ) S C (in field), clasped hands, caduceus with two corn ears behind.
RIC (Hadrian) 1088a (S); Cohen 1066; BMC (Hadrian) 1948; Strack (Hadrian) 906 (3 coll.: Berlin, Paris, and Vienna)
ex G. Henzen (2004)Charles SJun 23, 2012
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Faustina Jr, RIC (A. Pius) RIC 1410, As of AD 152-154 (Venus) Æ As (5.99g, Ø25mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 152-154.
Obv.: FAVSTINA AVG (PII AVG FIL), draped bust of Faustina Minor facing right, one string of pearls in hair.
Rev.: VENVS (around) S C (in field), Venus standing right holding apple and drawing cloak over her right shoulder.
RIC 1410; BMC 2169; Cohen 257
ex iNumis, ParisCharles SJun 23, 2012
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Faustina Jr, RIC (A. Pius) RIC 1404a, As of AD 148-152Æ As (11.41g, Ø28mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 148-152.
Obv.: FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL, draped bust of Faustina Minor with one string of pearls in hair, facing right.
Rev.: PVDICITA (around) S C (in ex.), Pudicita seated left, holding her veil.
RIC 1404a; BMCRE 2159; Cohen 187; Strack 1302 var. (rev. S C across field); Sear (Roman Coins & Their Values II) 4731
ex Jean Elsen auctionCharles SJun 23, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 1021, As of AD 158-159Æ As (10.92g, Ø26mm, 7h). Rome mint. Struck AD 158-159.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII, laureate head right, draped left shoulder.
Rev.: AEDE DIVI AVG REST (around) COS IIII (in ex.) S C (in field), Octastyle temple with the statues of Divus Augustus and Livia inside; soldiers on pedestal left and right before outer columns; statuary in pediment; on roof, quadriga facing and standing figures on angles.
RIC 1021a (S); BMCRE IV p.355 *; Cohen 12; Strack 1162
ex Jean Elsen (Bruxelles), Auction 97; ex coll. A. Senden: l'architecture des monnaies Romaines
Issued to celebrate the completion of the restauration of the temple of Augustus and LiviaCharles SJun 23, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 934, As of AD 154-155 (Britannia) Æ As (11.26g, Ø27mm, 12h). Rome or British(?) mint. Struck AD 154-155.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVIII, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: BRITANNIA COS IIII (around), S C (in e.), Britannia seated left on a rock, resting her head upon her hand; shield and vexillum in background.
RIC 934 (S); Cohen 117
ex CNG eAcution; ex J.S. Vogelaar Collection of Romano-British
Charles SJun 23, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 706a, As of AD 143-144 (Tiberis)Æ As (11.5g, Ø28mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 140-144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: TR POT COS III (around), TIBERIS / S C (in ex.), Rivergod Tiberis reclinig left, elbow on rock, right had on prow and reed in left hand.
RIC 706a (S)
ex M.R. Vosper
Type issed as part of a series depicting scenes from ancient Roman legends, struck just prior to the 900th anniversary of Rome celebrated in AD 147.Charles SJun 23, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 694a, As of AD 140-144 (Mars descending on Rhea Silvia)Æ As (7.9g, Ø29mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 140-144.
Obv.: (ANTO)NINVS - AVG PIVS P P, laureate head right.
Rev.: TR POT COS (III around) S C (in field), Mars holding spear and shield descends on sleeping Rhea Silvia.
RIC 694a
ex Nomisma (SanMarino, 2001 auction)
This coin is part of a series that was struck just prior to 900th anniversary of Rome in AD 147 and which depict scenes from anctient Roman legends. This type depicts the story where Rhea Silva, the daughter of Numitor, king of Alba Longa and descendant of Aeneas, who had been forced to become a Vestal Virgin, was seduced in the forest by the god Mars. She conceived twins Romulus and Remus who would become the founders of Rome. Charles SJun 23, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 679, As of AD 140-144 (Felicitas)Æ As (10.6g, Ø29mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 140-144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TRP COS III, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: FELICITAS (around), S C (in field), Felicitas standing front, head turned left, holding a caduceus and a laurel branch.
RIC 679; BMC 1362-64; Cohen 366
Charles SJun 23, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 679, As of AD 140-144 (Felicitas)Æ As (10.9g, Ø28mm, 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.: FELICITAS AVG (around), S C (in field), Felicitas standing front, head turned left, holding a caduceus and a laurel branch.
RIC 679; BMC 1362-64; Cohen 366; Strack 829
Charles SJun 23, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 693a, As of AD 140-144 (Janus) Æ As (9.8g, Ø27mm, 5h). Rome mint. Struck AD 140-144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: TR POT COS III (around), S C (in field), Janus draped, naked to waist, standing front, holding long sceptre.
RIC 693a (S); BMC 1369; Cohen 882
Type belonging to a series depicting scenes from ancient Roman legends, struck just prior to 900th anniversary of Rome in AD 147. Janus was supposedly the first king of Italy, and inventor of civilisation before he became a god. He also stands here as a symbol of the new, golden, age.Charles SJun 23, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 688b var., As of AD 140-144 (Salus) Æ As (10.7g, Ø26mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 140-144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: SALVS AVGVSTI (around), S C (in ex.), Salus seated left, holding a patera in front of a snake coiled around an altar.
RIC 688b (var.: SALVS AVG instead of SALVS AVGVSTI) (S); BMC 1368; Cohen 713 var.; Strack 856
Charles SJun 23, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 967, Sestertius of AD 156-157 (Securitas) Æ Sestertius (17.9g, Ø29mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 156-157.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II, laureate head of Antoninus Pius right.
Rev.: TR POT XX COS IIII (around) (S C in ex.), Securitas seated left on a chair formed by two crossed cornucopiae, holding a sceptre.
RIC 967; BMCRE 2016; Cohen 1008; Strack 1130; Banti 475Charles SJun 23, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 855, Sestertius of AD 149 (Aequitas) Æ Sestertius (23.9, Ø32mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 149.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII, laureate head of Antoninus Pius right.
Rev.: COS IIII (around) S C (in field), Aequitas standing, holding scales and cornucopiae.
RIC 855
ex Jesus Vico S.A. auction (2012)Charles SJun 23, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 777, Sestertius of AD 145-161 (Pax) Æ Sestertius (27.6g, Ø30mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 145-161.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: COS III (around) PAX AVG / S C (in two lines in field), Pax standing left, holding a cornucopiae and a torch, setting fire to a pile of arms.
RIC 777; BMC 1698; Cohen 594; Strack 985; Banti 263 (23 spec.).
Charles SJun 23, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 601, Sestertius of AD 144 (betrothal M.Aurelius & Faustina) Æ Sestertius (22.3g, Ø33mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: CON COR DIAE (around) S C (in ex.), Marcus Aurelius, left and Faustina Filia, right, as small figures, clasping hands over altar and before large statues on pedestals of Antoninus Pius and the Faustina Mater (died AD 141). The statues also clasp hands, and that of Antoninus holds a Victory figurine.
RIC 601 (S); BMCRE IV 1236-40; Cohen 146; Strack 826 (5 collections); Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 60 (14 spec.); Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 127:45a; Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4158
This type was issued on the occasion of the betrothal of Marcus Aurelius and Faustina II, which probably took place during the Hilaria festival celebrated on 25 March 144. According to the Life of Marcus, ch. 6, the real betrothel took place as early as 139, but this may refer to the private arrangement, the coin to the public ceremony (see RIC).
Charles SJun 23, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 601, Sestertius of AD 144 (betrothal M.Aurelius & Faustina)Æ Sestertius (28.4g, Ø35mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: CON COR DIAE (around) S C (in ex.), Marcus Aurelius, left and Faustina Filia, daughter of Antoninus Pius and Faustina Mater, right, as small figures, clasping hands over altar and before large statues on pedestals of Antoninus Pius and the Faustina Mater (died AD 141). The statues also clasp hands, and the that of Antoninus holds a Victory figurine.
RIC 601 (S); BMCRE IV 1236-40; Cohen 146; Strack 826 (5 collections); Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 60 (14 spec.); Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 127:45a; Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4158
This type was issued on the occasion of the betrothal of Marcus Aurelius and Faustina II, which probably took place during the Hilaria festival celebrated on 25 March 144. According to the Life of Marcus, ch. 6, the real betrothel took place as early as 139, but this may refer to the private arrangement, the coin to the public ceremony (see RIC).Charles SJun 23, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 598b, Sestertius of AD 140-143 (Apollo)Æ Sestertius (26.1g, Ø33mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 140-143.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate and draped bust of Antoninus Pius facing right, wearing paludamentum.
Rev.: APOLLINI AVGVSTO (around) S C (in field), Apollo, standing left, holding a lyre and a patera.
RIC 598b; Cohen 63; BMCRE IV 1231; Strack 822 (5 coll.); Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 35 (2 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins & Their Values II) 4149
ex Alex Kalman (Philadelphia, 2003)Charles SJun 23, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 600, Sestertius of AD 142 (Concordia Exercituum) Æ Sestertius (25.47g, Ø32.4mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 142.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM (around) S C (in field), Concordia standing left, holding Victory and a legionary standard.
RIC 600; BMC 1235; Cohen 141; Sear 2000 (RCV) 4157
ex Forvm Ancient Coins (photo: Forvm) Charles SJun 23, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 872, Sestertius of AD 150-151 (Moneta) Æ sestertius (23.3g, Ø34mm, 6h), Rome mint, struck AD 150-151.
Obv.: IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: TR POT XIIII COS IIII (around) MON (in ex.) S C (in field), Moneta standing facing, head turned left, holding scales and a cornucopiae.
RIC 872; Cohen 554
ex Heidelberg Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
The imperial title 'IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS', is only found in the period AD 150-152, the 15th anniversary of the reign or immediately prior to it. It refers to the earliest imperial title of A. Pius 'IMP T AEL CAES HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS' used on coins issued in AD 138-139.
Charles SJun 23, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 914, Sestertius of AD 153-154 (Indulgentia) Æ sestertius (26.1g, Ø33mm, 12h), Rome mint, struck AD 153-154.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVII , laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: INDVLGENTIA AVG COS IIII (around) (S C in ex.), Indulgentia seated left, holding patera and sceptre.
RIC 914; Cohen 454
ex Forum Ancient Coins
This type celebrates Antoninus Pius' disposition to acts of indulgence and favour. See indvlgentia in Dictionary of Roman Coins.Charles SJun 23, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 888, Sestertius of AD 151-152 (Fortuna) Æ sestertius (23.3g, Ø34mm, 6h), Rome mint, struck AD 151-152.
Obv.: IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: TR POT XV COS IIII (around) S C (in field), Fortuna standing facing, head turned right, holding a rudder on a globe and a cornucopiae.
RIC 888; BMC 1885-86; Cohen 958
The imperial title 'IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS', is only found in the period AD 150-152, the 15th anniversary of the reign or immediately prior to it. It refers to the earliest imperial title of A. Pius 'IMP T AEL CAES HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS' used on coins issued in AD 138-139.Charles SJun 23, 2012
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