Clodius Macer. Silver Denarius (3.62 g), Governor of Africa, AD 68. Carthage. L CLODI-VS MACER, S C below bust, bare head of Clodius Macer right. Reverse PRO/PRAE in two lines above, AFRICAE below, war galley with aplustre and five oarsmen sailing right. RIC 37; K. V. Hewitt, NC 1983, 55 (dies 31/37) = L. Mildenberg, Vestigia Leonis p. 362, pl. LI, 1 (this coin); A. Gara, RIN 1970, p. 67, 7, and pl. 1, 11/12; BMC 1; RSC 13. An...
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Lot #3125 - denarii collection - the civil wars a.d. 68
Galba. Silver Denarius (3.47 g), AD 68-69. Rome, AD 68. IMP SER GALBA AVG, bare head of Galba right. Reverse S P Q R / OB / C S in three lines within oak-wreath. RIC 167; BMC 34 corr.; RSC 287. Boldly struck with the portrait of Galba in high relief. Luster present and all, delicately toned. Superb Extremely Fine.
Before becoming emperor, the elderly Galba, governor of Hispania Terraconensis, served many years as a...
Lot #3126 - denarii collection - the civil wars a.d. 68
Otho. Silver Denarius (3.59 g), AD 69. Rome. IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P, bare head of Otho right. Reverse SECV-RI-TAS P R, Securitas standing facing, head left, holding wreath and scepter. RIC 8; BMC 18; RSC 17. Well struck in high relief and perfectly centered. Beautiful electric blue iridescense about the obverse borders. Extremely Fine.
Otho, of Etrurian stock, had been one of the most reckless and miscreant...
Lot #3127 - denarii collection - the civil wars a.d. 68
Vitellius. Silver Denarius (3.30 g), AD 69. Rome. A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P, laureate head of Vitellius right. Reverse PONT MAXIM, Vesta, veiled, seated on throne right, holding patera and scepter. RIC 107; BMC 34; RSC 72. Boldly struck and well centered. Lovely old cabinet toning. Superb Extremely Fine.
Vitellius was made Governor of Lower Germany by Galba. When the legions became disaffected from Galba's...
Lot #3128 - denarii collection - the civil wars a.d. 68
Vespasian. Silver Denarius (3.6 g), AD 69-79. Ephesus, AD 69/70. IMP CAES VESPAS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse PACI ORB TERR AVG, turreted and draped female bust right; below, Φ horizontally. RIC 1407; RPC 813; BMC 437; RSC 291. Rare. Boldly struck and well defined with some luster present. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
Ex Goldberg 70 (4-5 September 2012), 3240.
Lot #3129 - denarii collection - the civil wars a.d. 68
Vespasian. Silver Denarius (3.50 g), AD 69-79. Ephesus, AD 71. IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS III TR P P P, laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse AVG / E(PHE) in two lines within wreath. RIC 1427; RPC 829; BMC 452; RSC 40. Very scarce. Boldly struck in high relief and perfectly centered. A needle sharp example with luster present. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
Ex Künker 143 (6 October 2008),...
Lot #3130 - denarii collection - the civil wars a.d. 68
Vespasian, with Titus and Domitian, as Caesars. Silver Denarius (3.53 g), AD 69-79. Ephesus, AD 71. IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS III TR P P P, laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse AVG VESPAS above, LIBERI IMP below, confronted bare heads of Titus and Domitian; between E(PHE). RIC 1429; RPC 831; BMC 455; RSC 2a. Rare. Boldly struck in high relief and all three portraits are incredibly sharp! Luster still present and lightly...
Lot #3131 - denarii collection - the civil wars a.d. 68
Vespasian. Silver Denarius (3.09 g), AD 69-79. Rome, AD 76. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse COS VII, eagle standing facing on garlanded cippus, head left. RIC 847; BMC 180; RSC 121. Boldly struck in high relief on a large flan and perfectly centered. The surfaces are lustrous and delicately toned. Nearly Mint State.
The principate of Vespasian brought much needed stability to the...
Lot #3132 - denarii collection - the civil wars a.d. 68
Vespasian. Silver Denarius (3.43 g), AD 69-79. Rome, AD 76. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse IOVIS CVSTOS, Jupiter standing facing, holding patera and scepter; at his feet to left, altar. RIC 849; BMC 276; RSC 222. Well struck and perfectly centered. Extremely Fine.
Jupiter Custos, or Jupiter Conservator, is honored on this coin because he was thought to have protected Domitian...
Lot #3133 - denarii collection - the civil wars a.d. 68
Divus Vespasian. Silver Denarius (3.48 g), died AD 79. Rome, under Titus, AD 80/1. DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS, laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse Foreparts of two capricorns opposed, supporting between them round shield inscribed S C on globe. RIC 357; BMC 129; RSC 497. Attractively toned. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
Ex Roma V (23 March 2013), 714.
Lot #3134 - denarii collection - the civil wars a.d. 68
Divus Vespasian. Silver Denarius (3.5 g), died AD 79. Rome, under Titus, AD 80/1. DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS, laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse EX S C across field, Victory standing left, affixing shield to trophy at foot of which Judaea seated left in attitude of mourning. RIC 364; BMC 112; RSC 144. Rare in this choice grade. Well struck on a huge flan and well centered. Lustrous surfaces with a hint of light golden tone. ...
Lot #3135 - denarii collection - the civil wars a.d. 68
Titus. Silver Denarius (3.22 g), as Caesar, AD 69-79. Rome, AD 79. T CAESAR IMP VESPASIANVS, laureate head of Titus right sporting slight beard. Reverse TR POT VIII COS VII, slow quadriga left, drawing garlanded cart containing flower. RIC 1073; BMC 256-7; RSC 336. Rare. Last issue as Caesar. Boldly struck in high relief and well centered. Lovely old cabinet toning. Superb Extremely Fine.
This coin was struck...
Lot #3136 - denarii collection - the civil wars a.d. 68
Titus. Silver Denarius (3.42 g), AD 79-81. Rome, AD 80. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head of Titus right sporting slight beard. Reverse TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P, laurel wreath set on double curule chairs. RIC 108; BMC 66-9; RSC 318. Boldly struck on a large flan and perfectly centered, lightly toned. Superb Extremely Fine.
This coin was struck after a very unfortunate year for Rome, AD 79, which...
Lot #3137 - denarii collection - the civil wars a.d. 68
Domitian. Silver Denarius (3.66 g), as Caesar, AD 69-81. Ephesus, under Vespasian, AD 71. DOMITIANVS CAESAR AVG F, bare-headed and cuirassed bust of Domitian right, aegis on breastplate. Reverse PACI AVGVSTAE, Victory standing right, holding wreath and palm; in lower right field, EPE. RIC 1447; RPC 848; BMC 473; RSC 336. Very Rare. An outstanding example of this rare issue. Well struck in excellent metal and attractively toned...
Lot #3138 - denarii collection - the civil wars a.d. 68
Domitian. Silver Denarius (3.34 g), as Caesar, AD 69-81. Rome, under Vespasian, AD 76/7. CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS, laureate head of bearded Domitian right. Reverse COS IIII above, Pegasus standing right, pawing ground with foreleg. RIC 238; BMC 193-5; RSC 47. Well struck on a large flan and perfectly centered, all attractively toned. Superb Extremely Fine.
The image of Pegasus on this issue is normally shown standing...
Lot #3139 - denarii collection - the civil wars a.d. 68
Domitian. Silver Denarius (3.3 g), as Caesar, AD 69-81. Rome, under Titus, AD 80/1. CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII, laureate head of slightly bearded Domitian right. Reverse PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, lighted and garlanded altar. RIC II 266; BMC 92; RSC 397a. Well struck with intricate detail, lightly toned. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300.
Ex Spink 1012 (1-2 December 2010), 1320.
Lot #3140 - denarii collection - the civil wars a.d. 68
Domitian. Silver Denarius (3.66 g), as Caesar, AD 69-81. Rome, under Titus, AD 80/1. CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII, laureate head of Domitian right. Reverse PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, goat standing left within laurel wreath. RIC 267; BMC 88-90; RSC 390. A superior example of the type. Well struck and well centered with some luster remaining. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300.
Ex Roma II (2 October...
Lot #3141 - denarii collection - the civil wars a.d. 68
Domitian. Silver Denarius (3.57 g), AD 81-96. Rome, AD 88. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VII, laureate head of Domitian right. Reverse IMP XIIII COS XIIII CENS P P P, Minerva standing facing, head left, holding thunderbolt and spear; resting at her side on ground, shield. RIC 580; BMC 119-21; RSC 234. Boldly struck and perfectly centered. Lovely old cabinet toning. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,000.
Ex...
Lot #3142 - denarii collection - the civil wars a.d. 68
Domitia. Silver Denarius (3.57 g), Augusta, AD 82-96. Rome, under Domitian, AD 82/3. DOMITIA AVGVSTA IMP DOMIT, draped bust of Domitia right, hair bunched high on forehead and braided in long plait down back of neck. Reverse CONCOR-DIA AVGVST, peacock walking right. RIC 151; BMC 61; RSC 2. A magnificent example, boldly struck with the head of Domitia in high relief and beautifully preserved. Very rare, one of the finest known. ...
Lot #3143 - denarii collection - the civil wars a.d. 68
Domitilla II. Silver Denarius (3.50 g), Augusta, ca. AD 82/3. Rome, under Domitian, AD 82/3. DIVA DOMITILLA AVGVSTA, draped bust of Domitillia II right, hair in curls on forehead and braided in long plait down back of neck. Reverse FORTVNA AVGVST, Fortuna standing facing, head left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. RIC 157; BMC 137; RSC 3. Boldly struck on a huge flan and well centered on both sides. An incredible example, lustrous with...
Lot #3144 - denarii collection - the civil wars a.d. 68
Nerva. Silver Denarius (3.4 g), AD 96-98. Rome, AD 96. IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II P P, laureate head of Nerva right. Reverse CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM, clasped hands before aquila set on prow. RIC 3; BMC 8; RSC 25. Well struck and well centered. Well toned with hints of iridescense. Extremely Fine.
The Roman emperor Nerva came from a distinguished family that was connected to the Julio-Claudian dynasty through...
Lot #3145 - denarii collection - the civil wars a.d. 68
Nerva. Silver Denarius (3.3 g), AD 96-98. Rome, AD 97. IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR POT II, laureate head of Nerva right. Reverse COS III PATER PATRIAE, sacrificial implements: simpulum, sprinkler, ewer and lituus. RIC 34; BMC 56; RSC 51. Boldly struck in high relief and perfectly centered. Attractive iridescent toning. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300.
Lot #3146 - denarii collection - the civil wars a.d. 68
Trajan. Silver Denarius (3.6 g), AD 98-117. Rome, AD 101/2. IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM, laureate head of Trajan right. Reverse P M TR P COS IIII P P, statue of Hercules standing facing on small base, holding club and lion's skin. RIC 49; Woytek 100a; BMC 86; RSC 234. Boldly struck and well centered with lustrous surfaces. Nearly Mint State.
The statue of Hercules on this coin honors Hercules of Gades, the patron...
Lot #3147 - denarii collection - the civil wars a.d. 68
Trajan. Silver Denarius (3.3 g), AD 98-117. Rome, AD 101/2. IMP CAES NERVA TRA-IAN AVG GERM, laureate head of Trajan right. Reverse P M TR P COS IIII P P, Victory standing right, holding wreath and palm, on prow of galley terminating in a serpent. RIC 59; Woytek 123a; BMC 102; RSC 241. Well struck and perfectly centered. Lightly toned. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
Lot #3148 - denarii collection - the civil wars a.d. 68
Trajan. Silver Denarius (3.1 g), AD 98-117. Rome, AD 104-107. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, heroic bust showing bare chest of Trajan left, slight drapery on near shoulder. Reverse S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Genius standing facing, head left, sacrificing out of patera over altar at his feet to left, holding cornucopiae. RIC 185; cf. Woytek 217q; BMC p. 60, note; RSC 394f. Extremely rare. Boldly struck and quite attractive...
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