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Antoninus Pius, RIC 999, Sestertius of AD 158-159 (Statue in tetrastyle shrine) Æ sestertius (22.5g, Ø30mm, 12h), Rome mint, struck AD 158-159.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII , laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: COS IIII (around) S C (in field), statue holding a branch and a standard standing on a short column in terastyle shrine.
RIC 999 (S); BMC 2053-57; Cohen 332; Foss (RHC) 132:87
found in Louth (Lines, UK).
According to Foss (Roman Historic Coins), this coin was issued at the twentieth anniversary of the reign when a statue of Antoninus Pius was dedicated. Jencek on the other hand argues that the statue is not the emperor but the Genius of the Senate, honoured by a ciborium or aedicula, a four columned open structure with a highly ornamented dome. This issue thus could perhaps commemorate the 900th anniversary of the Roman Senate, 10 years after the foundation of Rome.
(I'm looking for a more attractive example!)
Charles SJun 23, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 1001, Sestertius of AD 158-159 (Fortuna Opsequens)Æ sestertius (22.4, Ø31mm, 12h), Rome mint, struck AD 158-159.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII , laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: FORTVNA OPSEQVENS (around) COS IIII (in ex.) S C (in field), Fortuna standing left, with patera, rudder and cornucopiae.
RIC 1001 (C); BMC 2059-60; Cohen 393; Strack 1163 (4 spec.); Banti 163; Foss (RHC) 130:68
The cult of this divinity, not celebrated previously on imperial coinage, goes back to ancient times and was established by Servius Tullius, Rome's sixth king.
Even though according to RIC this coin is common, it may be scarcer. Strack found 4 specimens, but there is no example in Wildwinds nor Acsearch.info; Banti records only 1 other specimen.
Charles SJun 22, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 1002, Sestertius of AD 159 (Pietas)Æ sestertius (22.3, Ø30mm, 12h), Rome mint, struck AD 159.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII , laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: PIETATI AVG COS IIII (around) S C (in field), Faustina as Pietas standing left, holding apple and, on her left arm, an infant; two children beside her.
RIC 1002 (C); BMC 2061-62; Cohen 620; Strack 1164; Foss (RHC) 132:89
This type refers to the growth of the family of Aurelius and Faustina Filia: Faustina holding new born infant Fadilla, while Faustina and Lucilla, age 13 and 10 respectively, stand beside her. Charles SJun 22, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 1211, Sestertius of AD 140 (Marcus Aurelius) Æ Sestertius (25.8g, Ø34mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 140.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS S C, bare head of Marcus Aurelius facing right.
RIC 1211; BMC 1208; Cohen 28; Strack 911.
(note error in RIC 1211 for rev.: "Head, laureate r." instead of "Head, bare r.")Charles SJun 22, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 964, Sestertius of AD 156-157 (Annona)Æ Sestertius (26.1, Ø32mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 156-157.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: TR POT XX COS IIII (around) S C (in field), Annona standing right, left foot on prow, holding a sceptre over a rudder and a modius on her left knee.
RIC 964; Cohen 1017
ex LanzCharles SJun 22, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 939, Sestertius of AD 155-156 (Fides)Æ Sestertius (22.9g, Ø31mm, 11h). Rome mint. Struck AD 155-156.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XIX, laureate head of Antoninus Pius right.
Rev.: FIDES EXCERC COS IIII (around) S C (in ex.), Fides standing, holding two military standards.
RIC 939 (S); BMC 1990; Cohen 377
Charles SJun 22, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 928, Sestertius of AD 154-155 (Libertas)Æ Sestertius (26.0g, Ø33mm, 7h). Rome mint. Struck AD 154-155.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVIII, laureate head of Antoninus Pius right.
Rev.: LIBERTAS COS IIII (around) S C (in field), Libertas, draped, standing front, head turned right, holding pileus and extending left hand.
RIC 928; Cohen 540; BMCRE IV 1962; Strack 1105 (4 collections); Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 226 (4 specimens)
ex Aurea Numismatica s.r.o. auct. 19Charles SJun 22, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 904, Sestertius of AD 152-153 (Indulgentia) Æ Sestertius (27.39g, Ø34mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 153-154.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVI, laureate head of Antoninus Pius right.
Rev.: INDVLGENTIA AVG COS IIII (around) S C (in ex.), Indulgentia seated left, extanding a hand and holding a sceptre.
RIC 904; BMC 1920; Cohen 452; Strack 1083; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 180 (23 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins & their Values II) 4183
ex Roma Numismatics; ex Künker.
Charles SJun 22, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 891, Sestertius of AD 151-152 (Annona)Æ Sestertius (22.23, Ø30mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 151-152.
Obv.: IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head of Antoninus Pius right.
Rev.: TR POT XV COS IIII (around), ANNONA AVG (in ex.), S C (in field), Annona seated left holding corn ears above modius and cornucopiae.
RIC 891; BMC 1891-94
The imperial title 'IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS PIVS', is only found in the period AD 151-152, the 15th anniversary of the reign. It reminds of the earliest title of Antoninus Pius: 'IMP T AEL CAES HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS' used in the first issue of ad 139.Charles SJun 22, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 889, Sestertius of AD 151-152 (Emperor crowned by Victory)Æ Sestertius (22.5, Ø32mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 151-152.
Obv.: IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head right.
Rev.: TR POT XV COS IIII (around), S C (in ex.), Emperor seated l. on curucle chair, holding globe, crowned by Victory behind.
RIC 889 (S); BMC 1887; Cohen 969
The special imperial title: 'IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS PIVS', only found in this period (AD 151-152), reminds of the earliest title of Antoninus Pius: 'IMP T AEL CAES HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS', used in the beginning of the reign of Antoninus in AD 139 when the title was used to honour his adoptive father Hadrian who had been made divine upon insistence of Antoninus Pius. Charles SJun 22, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 916a, Sestertius of AD 153-154 (Libertas)Æ Sestertius (27.39g, Ø34mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 153-154.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVII, laureate head of Antoninus Pius right.
Rev.: LIBERTAS COS IIII (around) S C (in field), Libertas, draped, standing front, head turned right, holding a pileus and extending left hand.
RIC 916a; BMC 1944; Cohen 535
ex Roma Numismatics; ex Künker.
Charles SJun 22, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 1003, Sestertius of AD 158-159 (Temple of Divus Augustus)Æ Sestertius (25.4g, Ø32mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 158-159.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII, laureate head of Antoninus Pius right.
Rev.: TEMPL DIVI AVG REST (round) COS IIII (in ex.) S C (in field), Octastyle temple of with statues of Divus Augustus and Livia. Both statues in the centre, standing on a base, have the right arms raised. There are statues to the left near the foot of the steps and other statues of soldiers on pedestals at each side of the top step. In the roof is a quadriga in the centre, and statues at each corner; further statues in the pediment.
RIC 1003 (S); BMC 2063-66; Cohen 797; Foss (RHC) 132:88a
ex D. Ruskin, Oxford: found in Reigate (Surrey), 1864
Coin issued on the occasion of the restoration of the temple of Divus Ausustus and Diva Augusta (Livia) in AD 158.Charles SJun 22, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 765, Sestertius of AD 146 (Emperor in military dress)Æ Sestertius (29.09g, Ø31mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 146.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: COS IIII (around) S C (in field), Emperor with nimbus standing left in military dress holding branch and sceptre.
RIC 765 (S); Cohen 318; Strack 972
ex G. Henzen (Netherlands, from river bed)
Charles SJun 22, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 717a, Sestertius of AD 143-144 (Victoria)Æ Sestertius (26.9g, Ø33mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 143-144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: IMPERATOR II (around), S C (in field), Victoria standing right holding trophee.
RIC 717a; Cohen 433
ex G. HenzenCharles SJun 22, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 755, Sestertius of AD 159 (Temple of Divus Augustus) Æ Sestertius (19.91g, Ø33mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 159.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: AED DIVI AVG REST (around) COS IIII (below) S C (in field), Octastyle temple with statues of Divus Augustus and Livia inside.
RIC 755 (R); BMC 1652; Cohen 3 (20Fr.); Strack 1174.
ex Jean Elsen (Bruxelles) auction 97; ex coll. A.Senden: L'architecture des monnaies Romaines.Charles SJun 22, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 716, Sestertius of AD 143-144 (Fides) Æ Sestertius (26.9g, Ø 33mm, 12h), Rome mint, Struck AD 143-144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PI-VS P P TR P COS III, laurate head Antoninus Pius facing right
Rev.: IMPERATOR II (around) S C (in field), Fides standing right, holding two corn ears and a basket of fruit.
RIC 716; BMC 1608; Cohen 426Charles SJun 22, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 635, Sestertius of AD 140-144 (Salus)Æ Sestertius (31.93g, Ø34mm, 7h). Rome mint. Struck AD 140-44.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: SALVS AVG (round) S C (in field), Salus standing left, holding a long sceptre and feeding from a patera a snake coiled around an altar right of her.
RIC 635; BMC 1303; Cohen 711; Strack 854; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 340 (43 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins & Their Values II) 4214.
ex Numismatic Lanz
This is a very thick and heavy example, the heaviest sestertius in my collectionCharles SJun 22, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 640, Sestertius of AD 142 (Securitas)Æ Sestertius (20.01g, Ø34mm, 12h), Rome mint, struck in AD 142.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: SECVRITAS AVG (around) S C (in field), Securitas with long sceptre standing left, leaning on a column.
RIC 640; Cohen 780; Strack 860; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 390 (9 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins & Their Values II) 4231.
ex Leipziger Münzh. 70 AuktionCharles SJun 22, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 1228, As of AD 140-144 (Marcus Aurelius)Æ As (11.2g, Ø28mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 140-144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate and draped bust of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: AVRELIVS CAES(AR AVG P II F COS) (around), S C (below), draped bare-headed bust of Marcus Aurelius facing right.
RIC 1228; Cohen 41; Strack 916
ex Cayón Auction June 2009
Charles SJun 22, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 824a, As of AD 145-146 (Apollo)Æ As (8.8g, Ø26mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 145-146.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS IIII, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: S C (in field), Apollo standing left, holding patera and lyre.
RIC 824a; Cohen 748
ex CNG eAuct. 234; ex CNG eAuct.95Charles SJun 21, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 1017, Dupondius of AD 159 (Temple of Divus Augustus)Æ Dupondius (14.77g, Ø25mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 159 .
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII, radiate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: TEMPLVM DIV AVG REST (around), COS IIII (in ex.) S C (in field), Octastyle temple with the statues of Augustus and Livia.
RIC 1017; Cohen 807; Strack 1167
ex Old Roman Coins
This type was issued to celebrate the restoration of the temple of Divus Augustus in AD 158.
This specimen is listed in WildwindsCharles SJun 21, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 733, As of AD 143-144 (Great Sow)Æ As (8.87g, Ø24.5mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck 143-144 AD.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head right.
Rev.: IMPERATOR II (around) S C (in ex.), Great Sow, seated right under oak suckling her young; in front, two more.
RIC 733; BMC 1624; Cohen 450; 942
ex iNumis, Paris
This issue belongs to a series minted in preparation of the 900th anniversary, on April 21st, AD 147, of the founding of Rome. This series depict scenes from ancient Roman legends.
Charles SJun 20, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 677, As of AD 140-144 (Bonus Eventus) Æ As (11.42g, 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.: BONO EVENTI (around), S C (in field), Bonus Eventus, naked, standing left, sacrificing out of patera over altar and holding a cornucopiae.
RIC 677; Cohen 107; Strack 824
ex Artcoins Roma auct.5Charles SJun 20, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 664, Dupondius of AD 141-144 (Temple of Venus and Roma)Æ Dupondius (13.2g, Ø25mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 141-144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, radiate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: ROMAE AETERNAE (around), S C (in ex.), decastyle temple with statues in pediment and on the roof.
RIC 664 (S); BMC 1345; Cohen 701; Strack 848
ex Artcoins Roma
In AD 141, Antoninus Pius completed the temple of Venus and Roma which had been designed by Hadrian (in person) twenty years earlier. A series of coins was issued to celebrate this event. The temple consisted actually of two temples built back to back to form a single building. The ruins, which can still be seen today, prove that both temples consisted of ten colums. The coins suggest many decorative details.Charles SJun 20, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 656, Dupondius of AD 140-144Æ Dupondius (14.5g, Ø16mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 140-144
Obv.: ANTONINVS PIVS P P TR P COS III, radiate head right
Rev.: ANNONA AVG (around) S C (in field), Annona standing right, holding corn ears above modius and holding a cornucopiae; prow behind.
RIC 656, Cohen 36, BMCRE IV 1330, Strack 821 (3 collections: Berlin, B.M., Vienna)
ex D. Ruskin (Oxford, 2002)Charles SJun 20, 2012
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Vespasian, RIC 1215, Dupondius of AD 77-78 (Fortuna)Æ Dupondius (13.1g, Ø30mm, 6h) Lugdunum mint. Struck AD 77-78.
Obv.: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS VIII P P, laureate head right, globe at tip of bust.
Rev.: FORTVNAE REDVCI around, S C across field, Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae.
RIC 1215 (C3); Cohen 181Charles SJun 20, 2012
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Trajan, RIC 575a, As of AD 106Æ As (10.1g, Ø29mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 106.
Obv.: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V P P, laureate head of Trajan facing right.
Rev.: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI (around), S C (below), octastyle temple, statue standing between columns.
RIC 575a (S); BMC 955; Cohen 553; Sear 2000 (RCV) 3236; Foss (RHC) 102:43
ex CNG auction
According to some, this was issued on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the reign with celebration of temples which Trajan had restored. In fact it is unknown. The temple which is represented here has been a source of many speculations: Honos, Jupiter Victor, Pax and Venus Genetrix have all been proposed. Strack has many convincing arguments that the statue represents Genius and the temple is the one that Trajan dedicated to Divus Nerva.Charles SJun 20, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 663, Dupondius of AD 140-144 (Providentiae Deorum)Æ Dupondius (11.7g, Ø27mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 140-144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, radiate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM (around), S C (in field), winged thunderbolt.
RIC 663; Cohen 685; BMC 1342-44; Strack 845
ex Mike R. Vosper (2001)Charles SJun 19, 2012
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Nero, RIC 184, Dupondius of AD 64 (scan)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 centre, a statue of a standing male figure holding a long sceptre.
RIC 184 (S); Sear 2000 (RCV) 1963v
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.Charles SJun 19, 2012
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Nero, RIC 187, Dupondius of AD 64 (scan)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
Charles SJun 19, 2012
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Tiberius, RIC 79, for Divus Augustus, dupondius of AD 22-26 (large S C)Æ dupondius (14.8g, Ø30mm, 12h) Rome mint, struck AD 22-26.
Obv.: DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER, radiate portrait of Augustus facing left.
Rev.: Large S C within an oak wreath.
RIC (Tiberius) 79; Cohen 252Charles SJun 19, 2012
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Tiberius, RIC 45, for Drusus Junior, As of AD 22 (large S C)Æ As (10.7g, Ø29mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 22.
TObv.: DRVSVS CAESAR TI·AVG·F·DIVI·AVG·N, bare head of Drusus facing left
Rev,: PONTIF·TRIBVN·POTEST·ITER around large S·C.
RIC (Tiberius) 45; Cohen 2; Foss (RHC) 58:22
On this type, the titles of Drusus appear on the obverse. His titles also appear on the reverse of the Pietas dupondius and on the sestertius with the twins heads on crossed cornucopiae. Drusus died in A.D. 23, poisoned by his wife, Livilla. The reverse of this coin refers to Tiberius' award of the tribunician power in A.D. 22.Charles SJun 18, 2012
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Tiberius, RIC 34, As of AD 15-16Æ As (10.5g, Ø27mm, 1h). Rome mint. Struck AD 15-16.
Obv.: TI CAESAR·DIVI AVG F AVGVST·IMP·VII, bare head of Tiberius facing left
Rev,: PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN·POTEST·XVII (round) S C (in field), Veiled Livia seated right, feet on stool, holding patera and long sceptre.
RIC 34 [scarce]; Cohen 18Charles SJun 18, 2012
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Tiberius, RIC 43, for Livilla, dupondius of AD 22-23 (Pietas)Æ dupondius (12.7g, Ø31mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Tiberius, AD 22-23.
PIETAS, veiled bust of Livilla as Pietas, facing right
DRVSVS CAESAR T AVGVSTI F TR POT ITER [around large] S C around large S C
RIC (Tiberius) 43 (scarce); Cohen (Livia) 1
Vagi argues that this is not Livia, wife of Caesar but Livilla, sister of Germanicus, wife of Drusus. This is supported by the fact that the title AVGVSTA is absent on the obverse and the titles of Drusus appear on the reverse. Together with the Drusus as and the twin's heads sestertius these types form the family bronzes of Drusus.Charles SJun 18, 2012
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Tiberius, RIC 46, for Antonia or Agrippina, dupondius of AD 22-23 (Justitia)Æ dupondius (13.2g, Ø30mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Tiberius, AD 22-23.
IVSTITIAE, diademed bust of of Antonia or Agrippina as Justitia, facing right
TI CAESAR DIVI·AVG·F·AVG·P·M·TR·POT·XXIIII around large S·C
RIC (Tiberius) 46 (S); Cohen (Livia) 9
ex G. Henzen (1997)
Vagi argues that this type commemorates the justice achieved on behalf of the murdered Germanicus. Since Germanicus was very popular in Rome, his murder lead to a public outcry in Rome. The portret on this coin is not Livia's (it would have been followed by AVGVSTAE as for the Salus dupondius) but a stylized portret probably referring to Germanicus' mother Antonia or his wife Agrippina Senior.Charles SJun 18, 2012
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Trajan, RIC 573, Sestertius of AD 103-104 (Triumphal arch)Æ Sestertius (20.83g, 33mm, 6h), Rome mint, Struck AD 103-104.
IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P laureate, draped bust of Trajan right.
S·P·Q·R·OPTIMO PRINCIPI [round border] S C [in ex.] monumental richly decorated triumphal arch; in the panel above pediment inscribed IOM (= Iovi Optimo Maximo)(nearly invisible on this specimen)
RIC 573 [R]; BMC 844; Cohen 547; Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 100:18
Ex Hirsch Auction 269
This issue celebrates the triumph of Trajan in the first Dacian war and the dedication of a triumphal arch to Jupiter Optimus Maximus in AD 102 Charles SJun 16, 2012
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Julia Mamaea, sestertius of AD 235Æ Sestertius (17.02g, Ø31mm, 12h), Rome mint, Struck AD 235
Obv.: IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA, diademed and draped bust of Julia Mamaea facing right.
Rev.: VENVS FELIX (around) S C (in ex.), Radiate Venus seated left, holding a statuette and a long sceptre.
RIC (Severus Alexander) 701; Cohen 69
ex Cayón auction (June 2010)
Julia Mamaea was the mother of Severus AlexanderCharles SJun 15, 2012
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Balbinus, RIC 15, Sestertius of AD 238Æ Sestertius (24.11g, Ø 31mm, 12h), Rome mint, Struck AD 238
Obv.: CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, laurate, draped bust of Balbinus facing right.
Rev.: LIBERALITAS AVGVSTORVM (around), S C (in ex.), Liberalitas standing left, holding a coin counter and a cornucopiae.
RIC 15
ex CNG eAuction 87; ex Garth R Drewry Collection; ex Gibbs Collection; ex H. Schulman (6 April 1971, lot 959)Charles SJun 15, 2012
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Herennius Etruscus, RIC (Trajan Decius) 167a, sestertius of AD 250-251Æ Sestertius (12.57g, Ø27mm, 12h), Rome mint, Struck AD 250-251
Obv.: Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C, bare, draped bust of Herennius Etruscus facing right.
Rev.: PIETAS AVGG (around edge) S C (in field), Mercury standing left, holding a purse and a caduceus.
RIC (Trajan Decius) 167a (R2); Cohen 12
ex Gorny & Mosch auction Nov. 2010Charles SJun 15, 2012
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Herennia Etruscilla, RIC (Trajan Decius) 134a, sestertius of AD 249-251Æ Sestertius (15.6g, Ø29mm, 6:30h), Rome mint, Struck AD 249-251
Obv.: HERENNIA ETRVSCILLA AVG, diademed and draped bust of Herennia Etruscilla facing right.
Rev.: FECVNDITAS AVG (around) S C (in field), Fecunditas standing left, holding cornucopiae; a child is standing at her feet looking up to her.
RIC (Trajan Decius) 134a (R); Cohen 9
Herennia Etruscilla was the wife of Trajan Decius.Charles SJun 15, 2012
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Trajan Decius, sestertius of AD 249-251 (Genius)Æ Sestertius (13.9g, Ø27mm, 12h), Rome mint, Struck AD 249-251
Obv.: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, laurate, draped bust of Trajan Decius facing right.
Rev.: GENIVS EXERCITIVM ILLYRICIANI(around edge) S C (in field), Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae; ar t his left, a military standard.
TIC 117a (S); Cohen 53; Foss (RHC) 211:5a
This type was issued to celebrate the Danube provinces, home of Decius, and of their armies which put him to power.
RIC 121 (S); Cohen 115
ex David Henden (N.Y.) (via eBay)
Charles SJun 15, 2012
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Trebonianus Gallus, sestertius of AD 251-253Æ Sestertius (17.66g, Ø28.4mm, 12h), Rome mint, Struck AD 251-253
Obv.: IMP CAES C VIBIVS TREBONIANVS GALLVS AVG, laurate, draped bust of Trebonianus Gallus facing right.
Rev.: SALVS AVGG (around edge) S C (in field), Salus standing left, feeding a snake she is holding.
RIC 121 (S); Cohen 115
ex David Henden (N.Y.) (via eBay)Charles SJun 15, 2012
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Commodus, RIC 452, Sestertius of AD 184-185 (Victory)Æ Sestertius (27.0g, Ø33mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 184-185.
Obv.: COMMODVS ANTON AVG PIVS BRIT, laureate head of Commodus facing right.
Rev.: P M TR P X IMP VII COS IIII (around) VICT BRIT (in ex.) S C (in field), Victory seated right on shields, holding a branch and a shield.
RIC 452; Cohen 946; Foss (RHC) 153:37
Issued to celebrate the victories in Britain in AD 184.Charles SJun 15, 2012
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Commodus, RIC (Marcus Aurelius) 1530, sestertius of AD 175-176 (Spes)Æ Sestertius (25.0g, Ø31mm, 7h). Rome mint. Struck AD 175-176.
Obv.: L·AVREL COMMODO CAES AVG FIL GERM SARM· , bare head of young Commodus facing right.
Rev.: SPES PVBLICA (around) S C (in field), Spes advancing left, holding a flower and raising her dress.
RIC (Aurelius) 1530; Cohen 712Charles SJun 15, 2012
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Augustus, RIC 158, medium bronze of 10 BC to AD 10medium bronze (dupondius ?) (12.6g, 25mm, 2h) Nemausus mint. Struck 10 BC - 10 AD.
Obv.: IMP DIVI F Agrippa laureate head left and Augustus laureate head right, back to back
Rev.: COL NEM crocodile chained to palm tree top bent to right, wreath at top.
RIC (Augustus) 158
COL NEM stands for COLONIA AVGVSTA NEMAVSVS (now the city of Nîmes, France), built by Augustus' army after their conquest and return from Egypt. The crocodile chained to the palm tree symbolizes the defeat of the Cleopatra and Marc Antony at Actium. This symbol is still used as the city's emblem in Nîmes today. Charles SJun 15, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 854, Sestertius of AD 149 (Annona)Æ Sestertius (20.6g, Ø30mm, 7h). Rome mint. Struck AD 149.
Obv.: ANTONINVS PIVS P P TR P XII., laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: ANNONA AVG (around) COS IIII (in ex.) S C (in field), Annona standing left, holding two corn ears above modius and resting her left hand on an anchor.
RIC 854; BMC 1822; Cohen 41; Strack 1020
This type refers to the corn supply being imported over sea to feed the population of Rome.Charles SJun 14, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 855, Sestertius of AD 149 (Aequitas) Æ Sestertius (25.7g, Ø32mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 149.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: COS IIII (around) S C (in field), Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae.
RIC 855; BMCRE 1823; Cohen 232; Strack 1019; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 100 (53 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4162
ex D. Ruskin, Oxford (1994)Charles SJun 14, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 857, Sestertius of AD 149 (Temporum Felicitas) Æ Sestertius (25.4g, Ø33mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 149.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: TEMPORVM FELICITAS (around) COS IIII (below) S C (in field), Busts of infants on crossed cornucopiae.
RIC 857(S); BMC 1827; Cohen 813; Strack 1026; Banti 410 (23 spec.); RHC 130:70
Issued to commemorate the birth of the Antoninus Pius' grand children Lucilla and T.Aurelius Antoninus, twins to Marcus Aurelius and Faustina in AD 149. Only Lucilla survived, the boy died that same year. (This legend was used again in the abbreviated form "TEMPOR FELIC" 12 years later, in AD 161 to celebrate the birth of second twins: Commodus and Antoninus).
Charles SJun 14, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 865, Sestertius of AD 149-150 (Aequitas)Æ Sestertius (30.4g, Ø33.2mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 149-150.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XIII, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: COS IIII (around) S C (in field), Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae.
RIC 865 (R2); Cohen 244
ex Zuzim Judaea
Exceptionally heavy and thick (5mm) specimen. It is the only sestertius type that was issued with TR P XIII corresponding with the period between Dec. 149 and Dec. 150.Charles SJun 14, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 767a, Sestertius of AD 145-147 (Slow quadriga)Æ Sestertius (25.2g, Ø31mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 145-147.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: COS IIII / S C (in two lines in ex.), Emperor in slow quadriga left, holding eagle-tipped sceptre.
RIC 767a; BMC 1669-73; Cohen 320; Strack 974
from old British collection (1998)
Charles SJun 14, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 775, Sestertius of AD 147 (Fifth Donative)Æ Sestertius (22.9g, Ø33mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 147.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS IIII, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: LIBERALITAS (around) S C (in ex.), Antoninus Pius seated left, on platform; in front Liberalitas standing, holding account board and cornucopiae; below citizen standing right, holding out fold of toga.
RIC 775(R); Cohen 511 (20Fr.); BMC 1693; Strack 995; Banti 214 (6 spec.); RHC 128:54a.
Charles SJun 14, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 779, Sestertius of AD 145-161 (Minerva)Æ Sestertius (25.4g, Ø33mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 145-161.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS IIII, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: S C, Helmeted Minerva advancing right, holding spear and round shield.
RIC 779; Cohen 745; Strack 1004
ex Jasper Burns (via eBay, 2001)Charles SJun 14, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 780, Sestertius of AD 145-147 (Roma)Æ Sestertius (24.43g, Ø32mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 145-147.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS IIII, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: S C (in field), Helmeted Roma seated left, holding Victory statuette and spear, left arm resting on shield set on prow.
RIC 780; Cohen 753; BMC 1711; Strack 1006; Banti 365 (11 spec.)
ex Martí Hervera subasta 70
Charles SJun 14, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 792, Sestertius of AD 158-161 (Vota Soluta)Æ Sestertius (24.43g, Ø32mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 158-161.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: VOTA SOL DEC II (around) COS IIII (in ex.) S C (across field), Veiled emperor standing with patera and roll before a tripod, bull behind the tripod.
RIC 792 (S); Cohen 1107; Strack 1180; Banti 522 (6 spec.); Foss (RHC) 131:158
ex H.D.Rauch, NY Auction 2009
Issued on the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of the reign, celebrated in AD 158 with vows to celebrate its completion : VOTA SOLVTACharles SJun 14, 2012
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AnciliaÆ As (9.9g, Ø27mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 143-144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, bare head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: IMPERATO(R II) (around edge) S C (in field), Two ancilia: oval shields with rounded projections above and below).
RIC 736a; BMC 1629-31; Cohen 30
The anicilia were twelve shields which were believed to protect Rome. They consisted of an original, which fell from heaven in the time of Numa. Rome would rule the world as long as the shield was preserved. Numa ordered eleven other identical shields to be made to protect it from theft. These Ancilia were preserved in the temple of Mars, and were committed to the care of twelve priests of Salii, instituted for that purpose. Every year in March they were caried in procession around Rome until they were put back in their place on the 30th.Charles SJun 14, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 736a, As of AD 143-144 (Ancilia) Æ As (9.9g, Ø27mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 143-144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, bare head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: IMPERATOR II (around) ANCILIA (in ex.) S C (in field), Two ancilia: oval shields with rounded projections above and below).
RIC 736a; BMC 1629-31; Cohen 30; Strack 925
Coin belonging to a series struck between AD 140 and 144 depicting scenes from ancient Roman legends, struck in preparation of the 900th anniversary of Rome in AD 147. The anicilia were twelve shields which were believed to protect Rome. They consisted of an original, which fell from heaven in the time of Numa. Rome would rule the world as long as the shield was preserved. Numa ordered eleven other identical shields to be made to protect it from theft. These Ancilia were preserved in the temple of Mars, and were committed to the care of twelve priests of Salii, instituted for that purpose. Every year in March they were caried in procession around Rome until they were put back in their place on the 30th.Charles SJun 14, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 644, Sestertius of AD 140-144 (Janus) Æ Sestertius (24.70g, Ø32mm, 12h). 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 standing facing, holding a long sceptre.
RIC 644 (S), Cohen 881, BMC 1317, Strack 886; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 435 (3 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins & Their Values II) 4240.
ex CNG eAuction 233, 2010; ex the John Bitner Collection of Secular Games Coinage; ex Astarte XV, 2004
This issue is part of a series of coins struck in preparation of the 900th anniversary of Rome, figuring scenes from Ancient Roman legends. Janus was believed to have been the first king of Italy. He was elevated to the status of a deity and a temple was dedicated to him.Charles SJun 13, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 629, Sestertius of AD 140-144 (Sow) Æ Sestertius (25.9g, Ø32mm, 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.: S C (in ex.), Sow standing under holm-oak, suckling seven young, an eighth to right.
RIC 629 (S), Cohen 775, BMC 1298, Strack 870; Banti 385 (11 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins & Their Values II) 4226
ex CNG list sale 74; ex CNG list sale 69; ex Tony Hardy collection.
This is part of a series that was minted to commemorate the 900th anniversary of the founding of Rome (April 21, A.D. 147). A white sow nursing thirty piglets, was a good omen for Aeneas to found a settlement on that site, which became the town of Lanuvium, the precursor to Rome. See also ScrofaCharles SJun 13, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 628b, Sestertius of AD 140-144 (Pius and Aurelius)Æ Sestertius (25.5g, 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.: S C (in ex.) Pius and Aurelius seated left on platform holding paterae, flanked by lictors.
RIC 628b (R), Cohen 764, BMC 1297, Strack 869, Banti 375 (1 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins & Their Values II) 4225.
Issued on the occasion of the joint consulate with Marcus Aurelius in AD 140, celebrated with a second donative.Charles SJun 13, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 627, Sestertius of AD 140-144 (Aeneas) Æ Sestertius (25.15g, Ø33mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 140-44.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: S C (in field), Aeneas wearing a short tunic and cloac, advancing right, carrying Anchises on his shoulder and holding Ascanius by the hand. Anchises (veiled and draped) carries a box in left hand, Ascanius wears a short tunic and Phrygian cap and caries a pedum (sheperd's crook) in left hand.
RIC 627[R2], BMCRE 1292, Cohen 761; Strack 868; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 373 (4 specimens); Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 128:57b; Sear (Roman Coins & Their Values II) 4224
ex J.Jencek (Jan. 2009)
This issue is part of a series of coins struck in preparation of the 900th anniversary of Rome, figuring scenes from Ancient Roman legends. The scene depicts Aeneas leaving Troy with his son Ascanius and his father Anchises. One of the descendants Ascanius was Rhea Silvia, mother of Romulus and Remus.
Charles SJun 13, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 626, Sestertius of AD 140-144 (Spes) Æ Sestertius (26.0g, Ø 31mm, 12h), Rome mint, Struck AD 140-144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laurate head Antoninus Pius facing right
Rev.: S C, Spes advancing left, holding a flower and raising her dress.
RIC 626; BMC 1289; Cohen 754; Strack 871; Banti 367 (10 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins & Their Values II) 4223.
ex D. Ruskin (Oxford,1996)Charles SJun 13, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 608, Sestertius of AD 140-144 (Juno Sospita)Æ Sestertius (28.89g, Ø31mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 140-144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right
Rev.: IVNONI SISPITAE (around edge) S C (in field) Juno Sospita wearing goat skin advancing right preceded by a snake, brandishing javelin and holding shield which is pinched in the middle.
RIC 608 (Scarce), Cohen 473, BMC 1248; Strack 837; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 201 (7 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4186
ex iNumis, Paris, March 2009
This issue is part of a series of coins struck in preparation of the 900th anniversary of Rome, figuring scenes from Ancient Roman legends. Juno Sospita was the goddess of Lanuvium, the birthplace of Pius, and one of the most ancient figures in the Roman pantheon.Charles SJun 13, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 605, Sestertius of AD 140-144 (Genius of the Senate)Æ Sestertius (27.6g, Ø34mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 140-44.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: GENIO SENATVS (around) S C (in field), Bearded and togate Genius of the Senate, standing left, holding branch and sceptre.
RIC 605; BMCRE IV 1241; Cohen 400; Strack 834 (6 coll.); Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 164 (35 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4177Charles SJun 13, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 597, Sestertius of AD 140-144 (Annona)Æ Sestertius (29.84g, Ø31mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 140-44.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate and draped bust of Antoninus Pius facing right, wearing paludamentum.
Rev.: ANNONA AVG (around) S C (in field), Annona, standing right between modius and ship's prow, holding two corn ears and a cornucopiae.
RIC 597; BMCRE IV 1228; Cohen 34; Strack 821 (3 coll.); Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 19 (8 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins & Their Values II) 4147
ex CNG,2010 (photo: CNG)Charles SJun 13, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 586, Sestertius of AD 139 (Aurum Coronarium: Parthia)Æ Sestertius (24.27g, Ø33mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 139.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: PARTHIA (round edge) COS II (in ex.) S C (in field), Parthia, towered headdress, standing left, holding crown and bow and quiver with arrows resting on ground.
RIC 586 (R); Cohen 572; BMCRE IV 1191; Strack 792 (4 collections); Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 253 (2 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4198
ex Aegean Numismatics
Part of a series celebrating Antoninus' remission of half of the special tax (aurum coronarium) normally levied on the provinces at the time of the accession of an emperor. Remark from Sear: "The remarkable inclusion of a rival state in this series commemorating provincial tax relief would seem to suggest that the Parthians were subject to some form of financial obligation to the Roman government consequent of Trajan's capture of Ctesiphon in AD 115 and the loss of the celebrated golden throne of the Arsacids"Charles SJun 13, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 581, Sestertius of AD 139 (Aurum Coronarium: Dacia) Æ Sestertius (24.2g, Ø33mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 139.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: DACIA (around) COS II (in ex.) S C (in field), Dacia, standing left, holding diadem and dragon standard (signum).
RIC 581 (R2); BMC 1187; Cohen 347; Strack 785; Banti 135 var. (holding crown instead of diadem; 1 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4170
ex G.Henzen (1995)
Part of a series celebrating Antoninus' remission of half of the special tax (aurum coronarium) normally levied on the provinces at the time of the accession of an emperor.Charles SJun 13, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 590, Sestertius of AD 139 (Aurum Coronarium: Syria)Æ Sestertius (24.4g, Ø31mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 139.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: COS II (around) SYRIA (in ex.) S C (in field), Syria, towered headdress, standing left, holding crown and cornucopiae, river Orontes swimming at her feet.
RIC 590 (R); BMCRE 1199; Cohen 795 (fr.15); Strack 799 (found in 5 collections); Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 403 (2 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins & their Values II) 4234.
ex Holleman Coins (Netherlands, 2001)
Part of a series celebrating Antoninus' remission of half of the special tax (aurum coronarium) normally levied on the provinces at the time of the accession of an emperor.Charles SJun 13, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 589, Sestertius of AD 139 (Aurum Coronarium: Sicilia)Æ Sestertius (24.85g, Ø32mm, 4h). Rome mint. Struck AD 139.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: SICILIA (around) COS II (in ex.) S C (in field), Sicilia, wearing triskelis, standing left, holding crown with pearls and a bunch of corn (or poppy).
RIC 589 (R2); BMCRE IV 1197; Cohen 786 (fr.30); Strack 796 (found in 5 collections); Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 395 (single spec.); Sear (Roman Coins & their Values II) 4233
ex Old Roman Coins (via eBay, 2001)
Part of a series celebrating Antoninus' remission of half of the special tax (aurum coronarium) normally levied on the provinces at the time of the accession of an emperor.Charles SJun 13, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 579, Sestertius of AD 139 (Aurum Coronarium: Asia)Æ Sestertius (22.74g, Ø33mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 139.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: COS II (around) S C (in field), ASIA (in ex.) Asia, towered headdress, standing left, holding crown and anchor, prow at feet.
RIC 579 (R2); Cohen 64 (fr.40); BMCRE IV 1184; Strack 779 (listed in 6 collections); Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 41 (2 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins & their Values II) 4150
ex CNG, eAuction 60 (2003)
Part of a series celebrating Antoninus' remission of half of the special tax (aurum coronarium) normally levied on the provinces at the time of the accession of an emperor.Charles SJun 13, 2012
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Hadrian, RIC 589b, Sestertius of AD 119-121Æ Sestertius (24.83g, Ø34mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 119-121.
Obv.: IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III, laureate draped bust of Hadrian facing right.
Rev.: PROVIDENTIA DEORVM (around) S C (ex.), Hadrian stretches hand to flying eagle bringing him a sceptre.
RIC 589(b)(S); Cohen 1207; BMCRE 1203; Strack 554; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-2) 617 (25 spec.); Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 111:5.
ex Gorny & Mosch (Giessen), Auction 169 (2008)
The reverse depicts the gods' support for Hadrian's adoption and assumption to the throne after the death of Trajan. It was one of the means of Hadrian to contradict the rumors that Plotina had arranged for Hadrian to be proclaimed emperor on the death of Trajan by falsifying her husband's testament. Having Jupiter's eagle flying down with the imperial scepter would be good propaganda to imply that the disputed succession was, in fact, correct and right.Charles SJun 12, 2012
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Hadrian, RIC 568, Sestertius of AD 119 (Libertas restituta)Æ Sestertius (26.40g, Ø34.5mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 119.
Obv.: IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG, laureate bust of Hadrian facing right.
Rev.: PONT MAX TR POT COS III (around) LIBERTAS RESTI-TVTA (in ex.) S C (in field), Hadrian seated on Sella Curulis on a platform, extending his hand to a child held by a woman standing before him who places her hand on the head of a second child standing beside her.
RIC 568; BMCRE 1160; Cohen 949 (different description of women having one foot on a pedestal); Strack 526; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-2) 517 (33 spec.).
ex H.D. Rauch (Wien), 83rd Coin-Auction (2008); ex. Hess-Divo AG auction 308 (2007)
The reverse legend 'LIBERTAS RESTITVTA' means 'Liberty restored'. The interpretation of this type varies. According to Clive Foss (Roman Historical Coins, 1990, Seaby, London) Hadrian faced considerable unpopularity at the beginning of his reign especially after the Senate, during his absence, had four high-ranking senators executed who were accused of conspiracy (even though he had promised never to execute a senator). He went to great lengths trying to gain the favour of the people. This included the cancellation of public debts and the expansion of Trajan's charity program to the poor children of Italy in AD 118, an act celebrated as the restoration of liberty.Charles SJun 12, 2012
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Galba, RIC unlisted, Sestertius of AD 68-69 (Libertas)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) S C (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 SJun 12, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 580, Sestertius of AD 139 (Aurum Coronarium: Cappadocia)Æ Sestertius (29.1g, Ø33mm, 5h). Rome mint. Struck AD 139.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: CAPPADOCIA (around) S C (field), Cappadocia, towered headdress, standing left, holding crown and vexillum, Mons Argaeus at feet.
RIC 580 (R); BMC 1185; Cohen 120 (fr.25); Strack 783; Banti 51 (3 spec.)
ex s*p*q*r (via eBay, 2008)
Part of a series celebrating Antoninus' remission of half of the special tax (aurum coronarium) normally levied on the provinces at the time of the accession of an emperor.Charles SJun 12, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 650, Sestertius of AD 140-144 (Romulus and Remus)Æ Sestertius (23.3g, Ø 32mm, 12h), Rome mint. Struck 140-144 AD.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head of Antoninus Pius right.
Rev.: TR POT COS III (around) S C (in ex), wolf in grotto suckling the twins Romulus and Remus.
RIC 650; BMC 1321; Cohen 917 var. (no grotto); Strack 897; Banti 442 (5 spec.); RCV 4241.
ex D. Ruskin (Oxford, 1998)
Coin belonging to a series depicting scenes from ancient Roman legends issued in preparation of the 900th anniversary of Rome in the year 147 AD. Charles SJun 12, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 624, Sestertius of AD 140-144 (Romulus)Æ Sestertius (25.6g, 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.: ROMVLO AVGVSTO (around) S C (in field), Romulus, in military dress, advancing right, carrying a spear and trophy.
RIC 624 (R); BMCRE 1286-1287; Cohen 704; Strack 850; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 337 (3 specimens); Sear (Roman Coins & Their Values II) 4213
ex David Ruskin (1995, Oxford, UK, "from old collection")
Issued in preparation of the 900th anniversary of Rome celebrated in 147 AD. This type refers to Romulus, the founder of Rome. He is depicted much like his father, the god Mars.
Charles SJun 12, 2012
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Nero, small bronze from Smyrna, AD54-68AE (21mm, 5,2g, 12h). Ionia, Smyrna mint. Struck AD54-68
Obv.: NERΩNA CEBACTON bare head of Nero facing right.
Rev.: EΠI EPMOΓE NOYC KΛAPOΨC ZMYP, Rivergod Hermos reclining left hodling a branch, and resting with his left arm on an urn from which water flows. Charles SJun 11, 2012
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Nero, RIC 442, Sestertius of AD 65 (Roma)Æ sestertius (28.7g, Ø37mm, 6h), Lugdunum mint, struck AD 65.
Obv/ NERO CLAVD CAESAR GER PM TR P IMP P P, laureate head of Nero left; globe below at tip of bust.
Rev/ ROMA (in ex.) S C (in field), Helmeted Roma seated left on cuirass, shield behind, holding Victoy and parazonium.
RIC 442; Cohen 261; BMC 324; Sear 2000 (RCV) 1961Charles SJun 11, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 546, Sestertius of AD 139 (Fides)Æ Sestertius (23.51g, Ø 33mm, 6h), Rome mint, struck in AD 139.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing 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 546; Cohen 846; BMCRE IV 1145; Strack 804; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 423 (18 spec.)
ex Rauch NY Auction 2009
Charles SJun 10, 2012
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Antoninus Caesar, RIC (Hadrian) 1093, sestertius of AD 138 (Pietas)Æ Sestertius (29.2g, Ø 30mm, 6h), Rome mint, first issue of Antoninus struck under Hadrian between 25 February and 10 July 138 AD.
Obv.: IMP T AELIVS CAESAR ANTONINVS, bare head of Antoninus facing right.
Rev.: TRIB POT COS DES II (around) PIETA / S C (in two lines across field), Pietas standing left holding right hand above lighted altar and perfume box in left hand.
RIC (Hadrian) 1093; Cohen 610; BMCRE III (Hadrian) 1951; Strack (Hadrian) 908; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 280 (1 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4203
ex Ancient Resource (Glendale, CA, 2008).
Numismatic note: Very rare: Strack lists only two collections for this type: B.M. and Paris; Banti only one: B.M.
Historical note: This was the first issue of Pius in 138, issued under Hadrian between February 25th and July 10th. Pietas is invoked to celebrate the adoption of Antoninus by his newly adoptive father Hadrian.Charles SJun 10, 2012
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Antoninus Caesar, RIC (Hadrian) 1093, sestertius of AD 138 (Pietas)Æ Sestertius (29.2g, Ø 30mm, 6h), Rome mint, struck under Hadrian between 25 February and 10 July 138 AD.
Obv.: IMP T AELIVS CAESAR ANTONINVS, bare head of Antoninus facing right.
Rev.: TRIB POT COS DES II (around) PIETAS (in ex.) S C (in field), Pietas standing left holding right hand above lighted altar and perfume box in left hand.
RIC (Hadrian) 1093 (scarce); Cohen 612; BMCRE III (Hadrian) 1950; Strack (Hadrian) 907 (4 collections); Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 279 (2 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4203 var.
ex G.Henzen (Netherlands, 2010)
Numismatic note: Rare. Strack found this type in 4 collections (of the 30 studied): Berlin, B.M., Paris, and Naples.
Historical note: This was the first issue of Pius in 138, issued under Hadrian between February 25th and July 10th. Pietas is invoked to celebrate the adoption of Antoninus by his newly adoptive father Hadrian.Charles SJun 10, 2012
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Septimius Severus for Julia Domna, sestertius of 193-196Æ Sestertius (29.5g, Ø 32mm, 12h), Rome mint, struck under Septimius Severus in AD 193-196.
Obv.: IVLIA·DOMNA·AVG, Draped bust of Julia Domna facing right, hair waved and coiled at back..
Rev.: IVNO REGINA S C, Juno standing left, holding patera and long sceptre; at her feet a peacock.
RIC (Severus) 840 (R); Cohen 99
Charles SJun 10, 2012
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Antoninus Caesar, RIC (Hadrian) 1081, sestertius of AD 138 (Concordia)Æ Sestertius (24.81g, Ø 32mm, 12h), Rome mint, struck under Hadrian in AD 138.
Obv.: IMP T AELIVS CAESAR ANTONINVS, bare head of Antoninus facing right.
Rev.: TRIB POT COS (around) CONCORD (in ex.) S C (in field), Concordia seated left and holding a patera; cornucopiae under her seat.
RIC (Hadrian) 1081 var. (draped bust); Cohen 131 (4 fr.); Strack (Hadrian) 898 (2 collections); BMC (Hadrian) p.550 *; Banti 53 (one single specimen - coll. Paris - without plate); RCV 4156
Numismatic note: Even though RIC rates this type as scarce only, in reality it is extremely rare: BMC only refers to C.131 (Paris), there is no specimen in B.M.); Strack lists this type in only 2 of the 30 collections, questioning one: Berlin (?; bare head); the other specimen is in Paris (draped bust, bare head; illustrated in Vol.II, plate XVII-898: same rev. die). This means that, apart from Strack's questionable Berlin specimen, all references refer to a single specimen in the Paris Cabinet des Médailles. See also Strack Vol.III, p. 316, note 6a, referring to Cohen 637 (RIC Hadr. 1078), which is probably a duplicate of Coh. 131, but without the CONCORD legend visible in exergue (exactly as on this specimen). A special variety exists with Spes figurine on back of throne, noted by Strack in his description: "Concordia s.n.l. (Spes.Füllh.) m. Schale" but not illustrated. However such a specimen now in coll. F. Diederik.
Historical note: After Aelius, the intended successor of Hadrian, suddenly died on New Year's day of AD 138, Hadrian adopted T. Aurelius Antoninus to fill the place. This coin belongs to one of the issues struck between 25 February and the death of Hadrian on 10 July 138 AD which announces the new Caesar.Charles SJun 10, 2012
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 535, Sestertius of AD 139 (Felicitas)Æ Sestertius (22.02g, Ø 32mm, 6h), minted AD 139, Rome
Obv/ ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laurate head right
Rev/ FELICITAS AVG around, COS II in ex., S C in field, Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae.
RIC 535; Cohen 638; BMCRE IV 1140; Strack 763 (5 collections); Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 154 (4 spec.)
ex ArtCoins Roma, auction 5 (2012)
(photo by ACR)Charles SJun 10, 2012
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Marcus Aurelius, RIC 912, Sestertius of AD 165Æ Sestertius (26.8g, Ø 33mm, 12h), Rome mint, struck between August and December of the year AD 165.
Obv.: M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS P M, laureate bust of Marcus Aurelius facing right.
Rev.: TR POT XIX IMP III COS III (around edge) S C (in field), Providentia standing l., holding a wand and a long sceptre; globe at her feet.
RIC 912 (S); BMCRE 1248; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali III-1) 421 (8 spec.)
ex Cayón auction June 2009.
Charles SJun 10, 2012
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Septimius Severus, sestertius of AD 196Æ Sestertius (23.22g, Ø 30mm, 12h), Rome mint, Struck AD 196
Obv.: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII, laurate, draped, cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus facing right.
Rev.: P M TR P IIII COS II P P (around edge) S C (in field), Victory advancing left, holding a wreath and a palm branch.
RIC 725 (S); Cohen 420
Charles SJun 10, 2012
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Caracalla, sestertius of AD 214-217Æ Sestertius (20.4g, Ø 29mm, 12h), Rome mint, Struck AD 214-217
Obv.: M AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, laurate, draped, cuirassed bust of Caracalla facing right.
Rev.: SECVRITATI PERPETVAE (around edge) S C (in ex.), Security seated, holding a sceptre in her left hand, and resting her head on her right hand; altar in front.
RIC 573 (R); Cohen 580
ex D. Ruskin, Oxford (1995). Found in Oxon, UK.
Charles SJun 10, 2012
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Elagabalus, sestertius of AD 221Æ Sestertius (27.00g, Ø 31mm, 12h), Rome mint, Struck AD 221
Obv.: IMP CAES M AVG ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laurate, draped, cuirassed and horned bust of Elagabalus facing right.
Rev.: PM TR P IIII COS III P P (around edge) S C (in field), Elagabalus standing left, sacrificing over lighted altar, holding cypress-branch in left hand; star in field.
RIC 323 (R); Cohen 198 (fr.20)
ex G. Henzen
This type refers to the emperor in his role as priest of the sun-god Elagabalus. For this, as well as for many other reasons, he was much detested by the Romans and soon murdered by his own troops. His body was thrown down a sewer after having been dragged through the city. Quoting one of the most remarkable and wonderful sentences from the old Dictionary of Roman Coins (see Elagabalus): "Thus perished, on the 11th of March, one of the most cruel, debauched and shameless wretches, that ever disgraced humanity, or polluted a throne, after a reign of three years and nine months, disfigured with every feature of hideous criminality and extravagant folly, not having attained more than the eighteenth year of his age."Charles SJun 10, 2012
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Gordian III, sestertius minted AD 240-243Æ Sestertius (15.71g, Ø 31mm, 12h), Rome mint, Struck AD 241-243
Obv.: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laurate, draped bust of Gordianus III facing right.
Rev.: IOVI STATORI (around edge) S C (in field), Jupiter standing left, holding scepter and thunderbolt.
RIC 298a (very common)
ex John JencekCharles SJun 10, 2012
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Gordian III, sestertius minted AD 240-243Æ Sestertius (19.00g, Ø 31mm, 12h), Rome mint, Struck AD 240-243
Obv.: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laurate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordianus III facing right.
Rev.: AETERNITATI (around edge) S C (in field), Sol with globe standing left, raising right hand.
RIC 297a (very common)
ex Lanz auction 150Charles SJun 10, 2012
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Gaius ("Caligula"), RIC 49, for Nero & Drusus, Dupondius of AD 40-41Æ Dupondius (16.0g, Ø 31mm, 6h), Rome mint, struck AD 40-41.
Obv.: NERO ET DRVSVS CAESARES, Nero and Drusus riding right, cloaks flying.
Rev.: C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR P IIII P P P EX round large S·C.
RIC 49 (R2) var. (see note below); BMCRE 70 var (idem); Cohen 2 var (idem); Foss (Roman Historical Coins) 61:10b
This type celebrates the memory of Caligula's family: bringing back the ashes of his brothers Nero and Drusus.
Note: The legend on this coin is unusual, because it ends with TR P IIII P P P EX instead of just TR P IIII P P. A coin with the same rev. die was auctioned through CNG eAuction 280 lot 131. Also note that RIC 49 gives the erratic reverse legend ending with TR POT IIII P P instead of TR P IIII P P, compare Cohen 2 where it is correct.Charles SJun 10, 2012
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