Catalog - Auction 2

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Denarius. Lugdunum (Lyon) mint, Group 2, AD 15-18. 6h
Obv. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head to right, one ribbon on shoulder.
Rev. PONTIF MAXIM, Livia, as Pax, seated to right on throne with ornamented legs, holding sceptre and olive branch; double exergual line below.
RIC I 28; BMCRE 42; Lyon 146; RSC 16b.
Rare variant. An excellent portrait of fine style and an attractive old cabinet toning. Surface slightly porous, otherwise good very.

This coin was minted throughout Tiberius' entire reign and even became an international trade coin. It is often described as the "Tribute Penny" of the Bible. The term "Tribute Penny" (penny instead of Denarion in Greek/Latin) comes from the translation of the Bible in 1611 under King James. At that time, the penny was the standard denomination.

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Denarius. under Claudius circa 41-42, Lugdunum. 19.00 mm. 12h
Obv. NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP. Laureate head of Nero Claudius Drusus to left.
Rev. Triumphal arch surmounted by equestrian statue between two trophies, DE GERMANIS on architrave.
C 4. BMC Claudius 101. RIC Claudius 72. CBN Claudius 6.
Rare. A lovely example with an impressive pedigree. Beautiful old collection toning. Light scratches on the obverse and the reverse struck form a worn die and therefore a bit weak, otherwise, good very fine.
Ex Glendining, 14 January 1953, Lot 491 (from the collection of J. C. S. Rashleigh). Ex UBS 78, 9-10 September 2008, Lot 1419. Ex Leu Numismatik Auction 12, 15 May 2022, Lot 1038 (from the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang). Ex Leu Numismatik Auction 15, 1 June 2024, Lot 234 (from an American collection).

Claudius minted this coin at the beginning of his reign as emperor to honor his father Nero Claudius Drusus and his military triumphs. Nero Drusus was a famous and successful military commander. He led his legions across the Rhine and quickly achieved a series of victories and conquests in Germania. The triumphal arch depicted on the reverse of the coin was erected in 9 BC to celebrate precisely these achievements. He and his descendants were also given the honorable title of Germanicus. This coin is a propagandistic issue that was intended to further legitimize and strengthen Claudius' reign.

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As. circa AD 66, Lugdunum. Obv. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P P P, Bare head left, with globe at point of bust.
Rev. S – C Victory flying left, holding shield inscribed S P Q R.
RIC 544. BMC 387. C 303. CBN 172.
A great portrait and an attractive dark green patina. slightly smoothed, otherwise good VF.
Ex. Naville Live Auction 27, 28 November 2016, Lot 483. Ex. ACR E-Sale 27, 2015, Lot 521.

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Denarius. AD 70, Rome. 5h
Obv. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right.
Rev. COS ITER TR POT, Pax seated left, holding olive branch and caduceus.
RIC II 29; BMCRE 26; RSC 94h; CBN 18.
Light iridescent tone and a lovely portrait. Minor scratches and marks, otherwise, Very Fine.

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Denarius. AD 70, Rome. 6h
Obv. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right.
Rev. COS ITER TR POT, Pax seated left, holding olive branch and caduceus.
RIC II 29; BMCRE 26; RSC 94h; CBN 18.
Lovely light toning. Some scratches on the reverse, otherwise, almost Very Fine.

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Denarius. AD 77-78, Rome. 6h
Obv. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right.
Rev. COS VIII, Mars standing left, holding spear and trophy.
RIC II 937; BMCRE 200; RSC 125.
Toned. Some scratches and marks, otherwise, almost Very Fine.

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Denarius. AD 80, Rome. 6h
Obv. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head to right.
Rev. TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P, curule chair surmounted by wreath.
RIC II 108; BMCRE 66; CBN 53; RSC 318.
Impressive portrait and s lovely iridescent toning. Irregular flan, otherwise, Extremely Fine.

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Denarius. AD 80, Rome. 18.00 mm. Obv. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head left.
Rev. TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P, curule chair with wreath above.
RIC II 109; RSC 319; BMCRE 70.
Exceptional portrait. Lightly toned, struck from a slightly worn reverse die, otherwise almost EF.
Ex. NFA Auction 1, 22 November 2024, Lot 183. Ex. Naville LiveAuction 24, 2016, Lot 533.

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Aureus. AD 82, Rome. 5h
Obv. IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M, Laureate head of Domitian to right.
Rev. TR POT IMP II COS VIII DES VIIII P P, Bust of Minerva to left, wearing Corinthian helmet and aegis.
RIC 139; C 608; BMC 33 note; CBN 37; Calicó 937a.
Rare. A wonderful example with an excellent and early portrait. Some minor marks, otherwise, good very fine.
Ex. NFA Auction 1, 22 November 2024, Lot 186.

Minerva, the goddess of war, was the personal patron goddess of Domitian. He devoted much of his personal time and public funds for her worship. Domitian also kept a personal shrine in his living quarters. Minerva Minerva appears on the majority of his coins. Usually she appears standing. But on the reverse of this wonderful aureus her portrait is depicted.

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Denarius. AD 88-89, Rome. 6h
Obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII, laureate head to right.
Rev. IMP XIX COS XIIII CENS P P P, Minerva standing to left with thunderbolt and spear, shield at her side.
RIC II 669; BMCRE 153; RSC 251; CBN 147.
Attractive blueish tone on obverse and a good portrait, almost Extremely Fine.

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Denarius. AD 114-117, Rome. 7h
Obv. IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC, laureate bust right, with strap across chest and aegis over far shoulder.
Rev. P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R, Genius standing facing, head left, holding patera and grain ears.
RIC II 348; BMCRE 555; RSC 276b.
Very rare. A beautiful specimen with an exceptional and impressive bust. Extremely Fine / Good Very Fine.

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Denarius. AD 166, Rome. 12h
Obv. M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, laureate head to right.
Rev. TR P XX IMP IIII COS III, Pax standing to left, holding branch and cornucopiae; PAX in exergue.
RIC III 159 var (Pax seated); BMCRE 401; RSC 435.
Toned. Extremely Fine.

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Denarius. AD 176, Rome. 11h
Obv. M ANTONINVS - AVG GERM SARM, Laureate head right.
Rev. TR P XXX - IMP VIII COS III, Felicitas standing left, holding long caduceus and cornucopia.
RIC III 356; RSC 937; BMCRE 675.
Nice old cabinet tone with hints of iridescence. Reverse struck from a worn die, otherwise, almost Extremely Fine / Very Fine.

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Denarius. AD 180, Rome. 18.00 mm. 12h
Obv. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Rev. Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia; wheel below seat.
RIC III 409 var. (bust not draped); MIR 18, 461-4/37; RSC 972b.
A magnificent coin with a wonderful portrait of fine style. Especially fine strike from fresh dies. Superb EF, traces of red deposits.
Ex. NFA Auction 1, 22 November 2024, Lot 204. Ex. CNG Electronic Auction 355, 2015, Lot 547.

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Denarius. AD 147-150, Rome. 6h
Obv. FAVSTINAE AVG - PII AVG F, draped bust right.
Rev. VENVS, Venus standing facing, head left, holding apple and rudder with dolphin twined around.
RIC 517a (Pius); BMCRE (Pius) 1075; RSC 266.
Lovely light toning. Reverse struck from a slightly worn die, otherwise, Very Fine.

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Denarius. AD 161-162, Rome. 6h
Obv. IMP L AVREL VERVS AVG, bare bust right.
Rev. PROV DEOR TR P II COS II, Providentia, standing left, holding globe and cornucopiae.
RIC III 482 (Aurelius); BMCRE 202 (Aurelius); RSC 155.
Lightly toned and some minor weakness on the reverse, otherwise, almost EF.
Ex. Naumann Auction 33, 05 July 2015, Lot 520.

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Denarius. AD 165, Rome. 7h
Obv. L VERVS GERM PARTH II MAX, Laureate head right.
Rev. TRP VIMP III COS II, Parthian captive seated right, hands bound behind his back; at feet, bow, quiver and shield.
RIC III 540 (Aurelius); BMCRE 385 (Aurelius); RSC 273; MIR 18, 112-14/30.
An beautiful piece with an iridescent tone. Bodly struck with an attractive portrait. EF.

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Denarius. AD 167, Rome. 12h
Obv. L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, laureate head right.
Rev. TR P VII IMP IIII COS III, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae.
RIC III 576 (Aurelius); BMCRE 447 (Aurelius); RSC 297; MIR 18, 146-14/30.
Beautiful iridescent tone. Struck from slightly worn dies, otherwise, EF.

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Denarius. AD 179, Rome. 17.00 mm. 12h
Obv. Laureate head right.
Rev. Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
RIC III 665 (Aurelius); BMCRE 800 (Aurelius); RSC 773.
A lovely portrait of the young Commodus. Light iridescent tone. The reverse is struck from a slightly worn die. Extremely Fine.